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The daily morning journal and courier., 1894-07-30
THAT EIPLOsION IN LINN.
Depuxy Fire Ma1shal shaw Trying to De-
 texmIne the Cause.

Depuxy Fire MaxshAl shaw Trying to De-
 termIne the Cause.
 Boston, July 2@.-Deputy Fire Marshal Shaw of Lynn yesterday continued his investigation into the cause of the ex- p1neton in the Struut building about a week aga Electrical experts have made am examination of the wires and chemicals in the rooms of the Lynn Electric company. which were the seat of the explosion
 Manager Oakes of that company still adheres to his statement that there was nothing tn. the rooms other than gas that could cause the explosion Man sksr Pritchard of the Lynn Gas and Electric Light company denies that the explosion was caused by gas.
 Inspector Rowe of Lynn who Is enc ezxed i'm wrktng out the case, refused to talk upon tAe matter. It was at the request of the insurance agents that the electrical experts were called into the case
 The fire marshaFs report is expected to be ready by the first of next week. though rum0rs are afloat that arrests are to be hade the police authorities Gsmy them-
 Ten victims of the terrible accident are still in the hospital and last even tnx were as comfortable as could be ex- peGte1-
The daily morning journal and courier., 1894-07-30
FIREMEN ARE OVERCOME.
TIE INTENSE HEATASD THE SMOKE
 EXHAUSTED THEM.

They Were Carried Out to the Street From
 tho Third Story by Their Comrades
 Fireman Knocked Down by . Stream and
 Taken to the Hospital.
 New York, July 2o.-The building numbered from s2 to ss Fulton street, was gutted by fire this evening. The building was occupied by Monde & Aiken, restaurant and saloon; s. Bernd- sohn, dealer In patent medicine; A. Pell < Co.,, drapers and tailors; Lehmaier & Brother, printers, the Law Journal; A. Lounsbury, manufacturing jeweler and dealer in diamonds; Fairchild & Broth CTS, manufacturers of food; Charles Sohmelze, hthographer. The losses aggregate nearly s100, 900, well covered by insurance. An adjoining building occupied by Stern Brothers, manufac- turing jewellers, and others was dam aged.
 Just previous to being called off three men on the third floor were overcome " smoke and heat. They were carried :. the street by comrades and subse- qaently revived. A hose burst and A. man received the full force of the st. cam In the small of the back. He was thrown heavily to the sidewalk and was picked up unconscious and taken to the hospital. The heat all during the fire was intense.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1894-07-30
HELD UP BY FOO1tPADS,
An Aged Physician Robbed of Five Hun-
 dred Dollars.

An Aged Physician Robbed of Five Hun-
 dred Dollars.
 Providence, July 29.-Dr. Wilbur F. w. Worth, an aged physician of Man ton, was held up at o'clock Sunday morning in some woods. The doctor had returned from Boston on the mid- night train from a business trip, bring ing $500 with him. He had been in his office but a short time when he was requested to visit g sick man. In the woods he was held up by the man who had summoned him. The doctor grab bed the revolver which was discharged, the ball entering his right foot.
 The robber was joined by others who demanded of the doctor the money he brought from Boston. They got 1t and cleared out. There are no clues to the men. The police think the men followed the doctor to this city from Boston. The result of the shooting is trivial.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1894-07-30
KILLED BY LIGHTNING.
The Bolt Struck Tree Under whici, .
 Party Took Refuge.

sesS ASS- ~s'ssb's
 Pittsfield. Mass, July 2s.-After an excessively warm morning this city was visited by a succession of severe thunder storms. which killed one man. shocked several others and wrought havoc generality. The direst work of the lightning was at Thomas Island. Onota Lake. where George B. Castle. aged twenty-eight. was instantly kill ed. and Charles Johnson. Henry wag- ner and Lena Wagner were terribly shocked. These four. with Castles wife and Mrs. Samuel Williams. have been camping at Thomas Island for six weeks and were to break camp tonight. Shortly before the third storm Of the afternoon came up and Castle. John son. Wagner and Miss Wagner went out under a large pine tree. twenty feet from the cottage. s
 The storm did not seem to be near. but there came a flash of lightning which struck the tree all four falling to the ground. Mrs. Castle and Mrs Williams carried them into the cottage and people lying nearby. attracted b. the crash, were soon on hand. .'edica aid was summoned and an smb, lance sent to the scene. Castle was instantly killed and the other three rendered unconscious. Johnson recovered in an hour and the others will come out all right in time. Castle was a we'll known young grocer and married. He was popular and highly esteemed and his sad death throws gloom into every home.
 Lightning struck a shed at the Fair grounds In the upper part of the city under which Murray Sturtevant and Charles Urquhart had taken refuge and both were rendered unconscious. Another bolt struck Pierce's block on North street, breaking windows and doing other slight damage. A double house at the junction owned by Henry Noble and occupied by George Brodie was also struck, large hole being torn in the roof, but the occupants were not harmed.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1894-07-30
ATKRF LIVELY CORPSE"
Nr. Louis F. Ober, Reported Dead, Arriv
 Houe in the Best of Health.

Mr. Louis P. Ober, Reported Dead, Arrives
 Home fn the Best of Health.
 Boston, July 29.-Much needless anxiety was caused by the relatives of Mir. Louis Ober, by the report that was current here to the effect that he had died abroad recently.
 I'm response to a cablegram to Liver pool. Eng., word was received that MT. Ober had Left there on the Cunard steamer Cephalonias-an at the time of his smharkation was enjoying good health
 The Cephalonia arrived at her dock In East Boston about 5:15 o'clock yes teraay afternoon, and among the first to cczme down the gang-plank, and greet his friend was Mir. Ober, looking the picture of health and good nature. His face was we'll bronzed by his ocean trip. end he looked. as he said he felt, h splendid condition.
 I'm response to a question, he said he had been informed of the story current in Boston. of his death, and of the great anxiety caused his friends by the report for the origin of which he was at a l0es to account. He had been the victim of trivial illness while in England. but not of . character that could in any way give rise to such story. He has enjoyed his trip greatly, but expressed himself as glad to be at h0me among his friends again.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1894-07-30
EASTERN LEAGUE MEETING.
Four Cities Apply for the Vacant Fran
 chise.

Four Cities Apply for the Vacant Fran
 chise.
 New York, July 2s.-A special meet ing of the Eastern Baseball league was held tonight at the Broadway Central hotel for the purpose of filling the va cancy in the circuit caused by the dis banding of the Troy club. President P. T. Powers presided and the following delegates were present: A. s. Patten of Binghamton, James Franklin of Buffalo, John Defnet of Erie, ", H. Draper of Providence, Thomas E. Burns of Spring field, George N. Kuntsche of Syracuse and B. F. Bogert of Wilkesbarre. Del egates were also present from Harris burg, Scranton, Johnstown and Toronto who formally applied for the vacant franchise. After discussion it was voted to place the matter in the hands of Messrs. Powers, Burns, Bogart and Franklin, composing the efcircuit com mittee, who will reach a decision to- morrow.
 President Draper of the Providence club said that in all probability Scran- ton would be selected to fill the va cancy and that the Troy team would be transferred to that city. He also seem- ed to think that Toronto and Rochester would be admitted to the Eastern league next year, which would proba- bly, mean the withdrawal of Bingham ton and one other city. As there has been wild talk about Providence taking Washington's place in the National league reporter asked MT. Draper his views on the matter. MT. Draper said:
 Providence does not want to enter the big league. We are satisfied where we are and do not want to take any chances"
 Other delegates seemed to be doubt full about Scranton's admission. There Is an idea that the Eastern league would like to secure Mike Kelly's Allen town team to take Troy's place. It is thought if Johnston and Kelly send in an application 1t might be favorably acted upon. fl, iE
The daily morning journal and courier., 1894-07-30
VAS TIRED OF LIFE.
So Mrs. Abbie Johnson Attempted Suicide
 by Taking Morphine Pills.


 Mrs. Abbie Johnson of i5 Eaton street attempted suicide at her home last night by taking fifteen H-srain nor phine pills. She is twenty-two years old and a daughter of Captain Thomas J. Griffin. Dr. Converse was hastily summoned and by heroic measures saved her life. It is supposed that the rash act was committed by the woman in Q 1t of dependency.
 Shortly after o'clock last night the would-be suicide took the pills and re- tired to her bedroom. Soon after the effects of the drug began to be apparent and about this time the woman began to repent of her rash act. Hastily call ing neighbor, she told her what she had done. The woman ran to the Dix we'll avenue precinct and breathlessly told Sergeant Bissell the facts fin the case.
 Dr. George E. Converse was promptly notified and immediately went to Mrs. Johnson's house on Eaton street. Up- on arriving there he found the woman in state of unconsciousness. The physician forced an emetio down the throat of the would-be suicide and soon by this means the morphine pills were elected and the woman regained con- sciousness. A few minutes later she was reported as out of danger.
 When asked what caused her to at- tempt the rash act she said that she was tired of living, had had trouble enough and was Respondent. The po- lice say that her married life has been unhappy and that she once before at- tempted suicide when she lived on George street. This was almost a year ago and at that time she took morphine pills.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1894-07-30
Much Indignation Expressed.

Chris Downey, publisher of the Water bury Globe, has got himself in troubls in consequence of indecent articles that have. appeared in that publication re- flecting upon prominent persons of thia city, On Saturday Postmaster Beack seized a number of the papers at the local postoffice which came addressed ta various newsdealers and confiscatsd them. This action was taken under tht instructions of United States Commis. sioner Wright, and 1t is expected that . warrant will be immediately issued ta0 Downey's arrest.
 It was also stated last night that thS local correspondent had been located Ay means of the checks sent to him in pay. ment for his work and that criminal proceedings would also be instituted against him. N
 A number of the residents.of the citH who have been written up in 8 highDt sensational manner are also justly i1G dignant and contemplate bringing prG- ceedfngs against the paper.
 The matter has been brought to tha attention of City Attorney Fox, who . considering the case.
 Some of our leading dry goods msp- chants say they wall push the matter 6 the end against the publishers of tAs paper and a firm of prominent lawyeG1 has been consulted.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1894-07-30
MRS, M,CUE,S MIRACEN. sI
She Had Lost Her Sight and Now Says She
 Was Cured by Faith. ss

She Had Lost Her Sight and Now Says she
 Was Cured by Faith. \
 WEkesbarre, Pa.. July 2s.-Mrs. Anna McCue. fifty eight years old. has for sev- eral years been totally blind. and several physicians pronounced her case hope less. yet to-day she can see as well as the average woman of her age.
 Her remarkable cure. she says, was brought about by dream. She told her children some time ago that she had peculiar dream. In 1t the Rev. Father |O'Hara, her pastor, who had been dead some years, appeared at her bedside, and laying his hands upon her eyes, bade her look and she would see. She opened them and could see as distinctly as when she was girl.
 She was deeply impressed by the dream, and said she felt in her heart that if Father O'Hara could return to earth again and touch her eyes with his fingers she could be cured, A few nights later she again had the same dream, and was so deeply impressed with it that she went down to Hanover oeme- -tery to the grave of the priest, and prayed. Returning home again she told her children she knew that if she merit ed the blessing her syesight would be returned to her. Time and again she visited the grave, and last Wednesday, while praying there, something, she cannot explain what, moved her to gather several handfuls of earth from the ion This she carried homo and sha bound some of it over her eyes with a and again fervently praying that her eyesight might be re- stored, went to bed.
 When she unbound the cloth in the morning she was able to lift her eye lids. something she had not been able to do for years. Overjoyed at this she pass ed the day in prayer. and that night again bound some of the earth over her eyes. In the morningtrshe was able to see as well as before her eyes were af- tscted T K s.-- $ s.' (
The daily morning journal and courier., 1894-07-30
HEArAIDs oOMPRoMIsERs.
Agreement on tho Tarir Biii win h
 Reached This Week.

Washington. July 2s.-The terrible heat is aiding the compromisers. Ex- tremists find their obstinacy willing with their shirt collars. Senator Jones' who has had the laboring oar on the tarifr bill in, the senate side ever since 1t left the house. is fairly confident that an agreement of some sort will be reached this week. Whether the de- bate. which will then follow. will be brief or protracted. will depend upon the nature of the report presented by the conferees.
 Quitting the tariff bill from the cal culation there is every indication that the end of the week will see the appro- priation bills out of the way. MT. Cockrell, of the senate appropriations committee, expects to get the sundry civil bill out of the room by Monday. to be reported Tuesday morning. He will call 1t up at once for consideration. He expects to have the deficiency bill in such shape that he can follow the sun dry civil bill with 1t when needed. This will complete the appropriations bills. It may be the Chinese treaty will get its day in court, but there does not appear to be much interest in treaties now, and this particular treaty seems to have more active enemies than friends.
 Drifting is the word that describes the condition of affair in the house. All the business which the managers feel 1t is essential for record purposes to pass at this session has been disposed of. and they are now simply waiting for the conference committee to give them an opportunity to settle the differ ences between the two branches over measures upon which the house has already once passed.
 Wednesday will be devoted to the Moore-Funstein contested case from Kansas. Moore is a democrat seeking to get Funstein's seat, and the major ity of the committee has reported in his favor. The committee on rules will de- eide Monday morning what committees shall have the sessions of Monday and Tuesday for the consideration of busi- ness. The Indian and naval committees will probably be the favored ones The other days of the week will be appor- toned later.
 The program is always subject to in- terruption by conference reports. Sfx appropriation bills and the tariff bill are likely at any time to come and vary the proceedings.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1894-07-30
SERGEANT DRISCOLL ILL.,
SUFFERING FROM AN lCUTE AT.
 TACK OF CHOLERA MoRBUs.

His Symptoms Much like eEx-com,niss1on.
 or suIiivan's-NourishIncn Givsn Hypo-
 dcrmioaliy-Was Very Low Friday, But iG
 Now Rapidly Recovering.
 Police Sergeant John DrisrG.i has beon seriously i'll for several d. past at his home. Ss Nash street, sIferina from an acute attack of cholera morbus. Last night he had sufiioienty recovered to be able to be about the house and was hopeful of being able to return to his duties at police headquarters within few days.
 At one time during his illness, Ser. geant Driscolrs condition was such a to cause grave fears that hs would not survive the attack. Many oe his symptoms were similar to those of ex-Commissioner of Public Works Thomas H. Sullivan and all that medi- cal aid could do was resorted to sava his life. Happily these efforts were sue. cessful and the genial sergeant Is new on fair road to recovery.
 Early last week Sergeant Drlsool was attacked with a severe case of dysentery. He dld not anticipate any serious results from the attack and although he staid at home did not take to his bed. He gradually grew worse until Friday night when Dr. Roberts was summoned and at that time his condition was so serious that Dr. Rob. erts was compelled to remain with him during portion of the night.
 At this time Sergeant Driscou was suffering acute pain, vomiting pro. fusely and was absolutely unable to re- tain any nourtshmsnt upon his stomach, When Dr. Roberts perceived this, ha realized that heroic measures must be adopted. He accordingly gave his patient nourishment by means o< hy- podermic Injections in the right arm and to this treatment Is probably due the fact that the sergeant is alive to- day After the operation had been per- formed the patient quickly rallied and was soon pronounced out of danger.
 Last evening he was very much im- proved although still very weak and ha will probably be able to resume his police duties within a few days. This will be cheerful news to his many friends and associates on the force.
 The condition of ex-Commsstoner Thomas H. Sullivan was much im- proved yesterday and it Is now believed that his complete recovery is but a question of a few days. He is still very weak. but is able to take and retain nourishment upon his stomach, This is an excellent symptom and his phy- sicians are confident that unless some unforeseen circumstances arise, their patient will fully recover.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1894-07-30
Corner Stone Laid. z

Waterbury, July 29.-The cornerstone of the St. Cecilia German Catholic church on Scoville street was laid to- day by Bishop Tierney, assisted by a number of visiting clergymen. The cer- emonies were preceded by a procession of the Catholic societies of the city. The sermon was preached by the Rev. W. Treumter, s. of J., of Buffalo, N. Y The other visitors present from out of the state were Rev. Farrell Martin, D. D., of NewYork and Rev.S.B. Hedges of New York. The new church when com pIeted will cost about $27,000.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1894-07-30
MOTOR CARS COLLIDE.
All the Passengers Were Shaken Up and
 One Was Cut.

All the Passengers Were Shaken Up and
 One Was Cut.
 Providence, July 2s.-At 9:15 o'clock tonight two cars on the Crescent Park line met in & head to head collision midway between Ingram's and Leon ards corners in East Providence. Both cars were badly damaged about the front platforms and the passengers were severely shaken up. Motorman Albert A. Holt. who stayed at his post, was severely cut on the head and valdia Johnson, colored, was cut and bruised. ,.,
 The accident resulted from one of a string of four cars being loaded SO heav- fly as to be unable to keep up with the others. The down car waiting on a siding was started as soon as the first three had passed supposing the track to be clear.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1894-07-30
Drowned by Capsized Roats-

Newmarket Junction, N H., July 29.- During a thunder shower on Great Bay to-day sailboat capsized and William R. Byrne, formerly of Boston, and Michael Carroll were drowned. Byrne leaves a wife and two children. Carroll leaves a mother. An unkno VII beat capsized and man drowned.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1894-07-30
ENTIRE TOWN IN ASHES.
A Hotel Was Saved by . Change in the
 Wind.

A Hotel Was Saved by . Change in the
 Wind.
 Belle Plain, O., July 29.-The cry of fire was heard through the town late yesterday. The citizens soon had the fire apparatus out, but owing to the engines steaming slowly, the flames which had started in the roof of a sta ble and were famed by a strong west wind, had leaped across the street into the business part of the city and were soon beyond the control of the f1remen.
 It was impossible to stop the spread of the flames with the apparatus on hand and telegrams were sent to Cedar Rapids and Tama, but by o'clock the entire business portion of the town, with the exception of three buildings, was in ashes. In all over sixty build ings and business concerns were burned out with loss of $450, 900, with $15O,0O0 insurance.
 The Burley Is the only hotel left standing and 1t was saved only by a fortunate change of wind.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1894-07-30
INTENSE HEAT IN NORWA1K,
The Mercury Yesterday Nearly Reached
 tho Century Mark.

The Mercury Yesterday Nearly Reached
 tho Century Mark.
 South Norwalk, July 29.-The resi- dents of the twin cities have just ex- perienced the hottest night and day on record. During the past forty-eight hours the thermometer has not reg istered below s5 degrees, and with the rising sun to-day the mercury com- menced climbing in grim earnest until at o'clock it had reached 99. Only for @ brisk Southwest wind the heat would have been unbearable.
 Shortly after noon heavy clouds arose in the west and northwest, giving hopes of cooling showers, but they passed northward, emitting only a slight sprinkle and giving no relief. In the sun many thermometers reached the 11s mark and there are instances where the mercury touched higher points.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1894-07-30
AT NIANTIC CAMP GROUND,
Work Mapped Out by the State Y. M. c.
 Association.

Work Mapped Out by the State Y. M. C.
 Association.
 The state executive committee of the Connecticut Young Mems Christian association will as in former years con. duct a reading and recreation tent upon the military camp ground at Mantle August Ills, inclusive, this year, for the convenience and benefit of the men of the national military guard. A f,ill line of daily weekly and monthly pub- lications will be furnished, also wrftine materials, entertainments, outdoor sports, song services, etc., will be pro< vided. The work will be in charge of the state secretary, assisted by several local secretaries and others.
 The efforts of the association in past years have been appreciated, and thu committee will endeavor to make this years work enjoyable and helpful.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1894-07-30
His Face Covered With Bruisea.


 Jacksonville, Fla, July 29.-J. D. T. Bowden, who achieved notoriety as the manager of the Duval Athletic club, which had the Corbett-Mitchell fight here last January. was severely horse- whipped yesterday. Hisassailant was a Pullman car conductor named Brun- son. The cause was an alleged insult to Mrs. Brunson. Brunson met Bowden in a, saloon, covered him with a pistol, and then proceeded to strike him with a buggy whip. Bowden begged for mercy, but Brunson was implacable, and when he had finished Bowden was in a pitiable condition. His face was a mass of bruises and quivering flesh, and his clothing was cut to shreds Bowden denies that he insulted Mrs. Brunson. "t"
The daily morning journal and courier., 1894-07-30
THROWN AND DRAGGED.

 An Archduke Meets Death While Riding in
 Baden.
 Vienna, July 2s.-While the Archduke William was riding this afternoon in Baden, near Vienna. his horse was by an electric car and bolted. The archduke was thrown, his foot caught In the stirrup and he was dragged more than a hundred yards. He was insensible when the horse. was stopped and he died at 5:3o o'clock without having recovered conscious ness. The physicians who attended him said that death was caused by con- cussion of the brain.
 The archduke was born in 1927. He never married. He was inspector-gen- eral and master of ordnance in the Austrian army.