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The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1895-01-16

calamity in the history of Montana oc-
Cured this evening in this city, filling
hundreds of homes with woe and placing
the entire city in mourning. The extent
of the awful catastrophe cannot be told to-
night and the full force of the horror will
not be realized for many days.
At midnight, tonight, with the awful
tragedy of two hours ago, appearing like
horrible dream, men and women,
parents and children, husbands, relatives
and friends are running from one under
taking room to another, and from one
hospital to another, in the dread fear of
finding some loved one who is missing.
With the fearful list of dead, the chief
horror is that comparatively few have
been identified and many bodies are SO
mutilated that they will never be recog-
nized.
Some bodies are undoubtedly con.
sumed in the flames, for at this hour the
sickening smell of burning flesh arises
from the ruins.
CALLED TO DEATH.
1t was at :55 o'clock that the quiet city
was slightly stirred by an alarm of fire
which called the city fire department to a
little fire near the warehouses between
the city proper and South Butte, not far
from the Montana Central depot. The
fire did not promise to be an extensive
one. Probably 200 people had gathered
there to watch the fire when the fire de-
partment arrived and proceeded at once
to the work of extinguishing the fire.
LIKE THE CRACK OF DOOM.
1t was 10:08 o'clock, suddenly deafen-
ing explosion occurred, which made every
building within five miles tremble and
which shook the city of Butte to its foun-
dations.
From Walkerville 10 South Butte and
from Mcadervillo to Rocker frighted
people rushed from their houses, from
stores, from saloons, from hotels, to see
volcano OF fire extending hundreds OF feet
into the air.
Except to those near by there was no
further horror, save the dread conjecture
Of what had exploded, how many might
be injured in that fearful second OF time
and how many killed.
Windows all over Butte were shattered.
Many plate glass fronts on Main street
and Broadway were demolished and clear
I'D on the Anaconda hill even the windows
of the Office were broken. People several
blocks away from the explosion were
thrown to the ground.
THE AWFUL HORROR.
II the explosion caused dread and
terror to the people miles away and safe
in their homes, who shall describe the
| endless horrors of the scene at the explo-
sion? How many in deed are there left
/ 10 tell the awful tale?
II is believed that in the first explosion,
which was the heaviest, only the firemen
wero Killed. Spectators of the fight with
the fire were thrown TO the ground and
/ temporarily stunned, but it is not be-
| hevel many. if any citizens, we're kille d
I in the first explosion.
UEEOEs RUSHED ~.
. But there were heroes IN the little. COM
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1895-01-16

Tho sight presented az the different
hospitals tonight is q -.eSculus and
heartrendia- one. IS soon after tae
third explosion as possible wagons OF all
kinds and carriages of al kinds were
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1895-01-16
DEATHS PITLEss FUEY.

The FIRE was spreading. Bgtte's fire
department was practically annihiIated.
The hose cart was wreck and the hook
and ladder truck was turned on its de.
The fear Of more explosions KEEP, prudent
citizens from tho scene OF horror for a
time. but the demands Of humanity colld
not be withstoo1 and in a very few
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1895-04-26
Died from an Overdose of Morphine.

The Richmond Dispatch of Tuesday has
the following 'Miss Annie M. Clark,
who boarded with Miss Hines, at 624 north
Seventh street, was found dead in bed at
$50 o'clock Sunday morning. She was ap-
parently in her usual health when she retir
ed little after midnight Saturday night.
The coroner made an investigation OF the
case which showed that Miss Clark had
been in very low spirits, and had morbid
fear Of going blind. In her room was
found a box which had contained One-eighth
of grain pellets of morphine, and it's soil
ed condition indi Gated that she had it for
some time. The Coroner was Of the opinion
that she died from an overdose of the drug.
The deceased was SO years Of age, and
was from Staunton, but had been residing
here for several years. 1t was stated at
the house yesterday..that some of those who
were daily thrown in contact with her
thought that her dread Of going blind and
trouble due to loss Of income had affected
her mind. She would frequently say ''good-
by'' to the other ladies on retiring.
The brother of the deceased, who lives in
Chattanooga, was Informed of her death,
and gave instructions that the burial take
place here. the funeral was yesterday
morning, and the interment was in River
view Cemetery"
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1895-04-26
Observation-Disclosures.

MI. Ashby W. Woodward. bookkeeper
with James Clark & Co. of this city, and
M ISIS Eula Belle Keblinger, daughter Of
Mrs. g. M. Keblinger, formerly Of Staun-
ton, and now of Washington, were married
in that city at the Protestant Episcopal
church of St. Michael and All Angels, by
Rev. Clarence w. Bispham, at II O'Clock
on Wednesday last The bride wore a
travelling dress of green crepon and carried
a bouquet Of La France roses. She was
given away by her brother. The best man
was Mr.. Jas. H. Woodward, a brother of
the groom, and the ushers were Prof. E..
W. Williams of Washington, and MI. G..
w. Hulfsh of Alexandria. Among those
present were Maj. L. II. Woodward, the
father of the groom, Mrs. l.. D. Dung, a
sister. Mrs. Joseph B. Woodward and Har
ny Burnett and Edward Woodward. After
the ceremony Mr.. and Mrs. Woodward
left for trip through the Northern cities,
and on their return will be resident guests
at the Virginia Hotel.
The bride is the daughter of the late G..
M. Keblinger, for so many years book
keeper of the Valley Mutual Co. Of Staun-
ton, and one of our most respected citizens,
and most of her young life has been spent
here where she was great favorite. The
groom is one of our best known and ap-
preciated young business men, and was
born and reared here. He is a universal
favorite. The presents Of the young couple
were numerous, one of them being $50
check to the groom from James Clark &
Co.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1895-04-26
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS TO-DAY.

|
| Six acres and house in Mt. Scion, i:
advertised by James Bnmgardner, Jr
Trustee, to be sold on Saturday, May 25tt
in front of the court house.
P. B. Sublett & Son wish to buy $4,000
pounds of wool.
Col. Hazel j. Williams in reply to call
announces himself a candidate for County
Treasurer.
The Staunton Savings Bank now in the
fourth year OF it's prosperous existence,
advertises to receive deposits and pay de-
positors three per cent. per annum-A. c.
Gordon, President; w. L. McCue, Vice
President, and G. q. Child, Cashier.
A. Loeb 6 Co., on Augusta street, who
have received large stock Of Spring goods,
and have their buyer now at the North
getting the latest, call attention to their
Spring styles of Men and Boys clothing.
Holiday tells you about another lot of
500 pairs Of those ladies $3.50 gaiters-and
such stylish toes y" Piccadilly, '''Opera, y
and all that
J. A. Alexander, Trustee, calls attention
to the sale of large variety of household
goods at the Staunton Bazaar, No. S.
Augusta street.
MI. J. n. Whitlock's announcement Of
his candidacy for Constable in Beverly
Manor is published
L. G. Elder and VIM. Patrick, commits
sioners, advertise to sell, May 25th, twelve
acres of land near the Bodley Wagon
Works.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1895-04-26
The Summer Normals.
THE coLoRED NORMAL TO BE HELD IN
STA IrNTnN

THE COLORED NORMAL TO BE HELD IN
sTAUNTON.
We have received from Hon. John E.
Massey, State Superintendent OF Public
Instruction, his circular letter to the
teachers of the State regarding the Sum
mer Normals. Arrangements are in pro-
gress looking to the organization of Nor
mails as follows:
ngdon-July I'd to July 30th.
Bedford City (School of Methods June
Oath to July 10TH.
Charlottesville-July I'd to July 3Oth.
Farmville- I'd to July Both.
FOR COLoRED TEACHERS.
Hampton-July I'd to July 30th.
Petersburg (summer session Virginia
Normal and Collegiate Institute)-June
18th to July 10Th.
Staunton-July I'd to July 30th.
The Staunton colored citizens have rails
ed the required sum, about $75, for the
local expenses of the Normal.
Of the equipment of instructors that
will be present at these Normals the circu-
lar says:
'The Department has aimed to employ
in this work the very best available mate
rial, both in requirement and in experience.
1t has employed men and women who have
been teaching ten, twenty, and thirty years;
who have had the very best opportunities
for improvement and growth; who have
been long engaged in the work in public
common schools, high schools, colleges, and
universities; and who have proved their fit
ness for this work by their past success.
1t is therefore believed that our teachers
can not find better instructors. leaders and
guides, than those who have charge of those
Normals, and those who attend regularly
and for the full term, and give due atten-
ton and study to the work laid before
them. will be sure to receive great profit.
Examining and appointing officers are
likely to give preference to those apple
ants fol- teachers positions who by their
attendance and active interest in these
Normals evince an earnest desirefo bette L
and determination to secure
that preparation by every means within
their reach"
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1895-04-26
The New Railroad.

The Manufacturers Record speaking of
the Chesapeake & Western Railroad, to
which $3.50, 900 worth Of Individual sub.
scriptions have been conditionally made in
Rockingham, says: 1.-THE Old Dominion
Construction Co., No. 1 Broadway, New
York, which is at the back of this railroad,
has let contract, so the Manufacturers
Record is officially Informed, for forty
miles of grading and ties. commencing at
Harrisonburg and going west. The con-
tract has been letto E. Purcell, Jr., & Co.,
of Harrisonburg, general railroad contrac-
tors. 1t is expected that the work on this
part of the line will lie very vigorously
pushed" A remark in the Record S para
graph that the new road may possibly
find its outlet to the coast over the B. &
O. road. will not give much satisfaction
to Harrisonburg OF Rockingham, as to
get competing roads was one Of the chief
motives for their liberal subscriptions.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1895-04-26
The Ballot of the District Voter.

FIRE-CLOSE OF THE PUBLIC SCHOOL
FARMING AND THE WEATHER.
[Reported for the Staunton VINDICAToR.]
MoFFETT's CREEK, April 16.-Much
speculation is being INDUCED in as to the
length of the ticket that will be voted at the
approaching May election. Most persons
contend that the name of every candidate
in the county will reprinted on each ticket,
but my impressio ion is that each magisterial
district will be furnished with tickets head
ed with the names of candidates for Sheriff,
Commonwealth S Attorney, Treasurer and
Commissioner of the Revenue for the six
districts, followed only by candidates for
Supervisor, Magistrates, Constable, &C.,
in the particular district for which the
tickets are designed. For example, the
tickets for Riverheads district will have on
them the names of all candidates for Sher-
if, Commonwealth S Attorney, Treasurer
and Commissioner of the Revenue for the
six districts, together with the names of
all candidates for district Offices in that
district only. AS this seems to be a mat
ter Of no little interest to voters, perhaps
the VINDICAToR can thrown some light
on the subject
The dwelling house of Mr.. Geo. Wise
man, a farmer, living about two miles
from Newport, was destroyed by fire on
last Friday evening. AS only Mrs. Wise
man and her daughter were at home at the
time, and when discovered the fire had
made considerable Roadway, little OF moth
ing was saved. Mr.. WIS loss is estimated
at about 81 800, covered in part by an in
surance policy of $500.
The public school at this place closed
with the usual exercises Oh Friday last.
Our farmers are busily engaged .prepar-
ing to plant corn, and the indications are
that larger acreage than usual will be
planted in that cereal this season.
Winter seems still to ''Linger in the lap
of Spring." and vegetation is somewhat
backward in consequence. On yesterday
morning South Mountain was white with
snow. 1t is to lie hoped the cold weather
will check the budding of fruit trees till
all danger Of frost has passed, thereby in
surfing an abundant fruit crop.
Our village is in need of a good shoe
maker just now, two of the craft having
recently left us.
[*The VINDICATOR has three times ii
the last two months published full and &C
curate information to the voters on this
subject-only two weeks ago giving the At
torney Generals opinion ON the subject.
The names of Commonwealth S Attorney
County Treasurer, Sheriff and all the Com
missioners Of the Revenue, will be on al
tickets; but for the district officers lex
GLIDING Commissioners Of Revenue) eacl
district will vote for it's own and nom
other. The ballot will he about fourteen
inches long.-ED. VINDICAToR.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1895-04-26
Brief Notes of Local Interest.

The plan now outlined to rehabilitate
the Norfolk 4 Western Ry. is to assess
the stockholders for $5,O76. 900 ($10 share)
to wipe out the floating debt and car trust,
and then lower the rate of interest the
bondholders are getting.
The Waynesboro and Basic City street
railway has been completed from the Hotel
Brunswick to the river, and is expected to
be finished by May 1st.
Buena Vista Advocate: "a deed of
trust to all the property in the city belong
ing to the Presbyterian church was adj
mitted to record this week, to secure Mrs.
Elizabeth Baylor Of Staunton, Va, in the
sum of 81 800. This is regarded as favor
able settlement of the financial troubles of
the congregation.
Since his appointm ent, Gen. Fitz Lee has
been receiving about fifty letters day from
persons asking subordinate places under
him. He says he does not intend to make
any changes not at pres ent. He
lis now in New FORK.
The Pantops Academy Nine Of Able
marie, fell victims to President Scott s
Coumbians at Athletic Park Tuesday af-
ternoon, by the close score of II to IL.
Permits have been issued for w. +.
Summerson, contractor, to erect for J. B.
Irving two-story frame dwelling on
Sears Hill, to cost $500; and to the same
to build an $500 dwelling on the Churchville
road for Mrs. Mary V. Brown.
The Blackford Band gave very nice
serenade on the balcony of the Virginia
Hotel Wednesday night, which was much
enjoyed by all who heard it.
CDR" Charles Eppes, u negro medicine
fakir, who has been selling to the colored
people in Augusta and Albemarle, was ar
rested at Keswick in the latter county
Tuesday, by Constable Van Lear Of Basic
City, on the charge of carrying off books
and jewelry, the property of MI. James
Sheffey of Basic, and taken back there.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1895-04-26
A Unique Entertainment.

The '.Gleaners, y a society Of young peo-
pie, of which Mrs. w. J. E. Cox is presi-
dent, will give an entertainment of novel
and, we would think. most interesting sort
Friday, May Sd, at P. M, at the residence
of Mrs. A. E. Hawkins, 113 n. Market st.
Tableaux, representing titles Of well known
books will be given. the audience allowed
to guess the titles from the representation.
and prizes awarded to the best and worst
guessers. There will be, also, recitations
and music. Admission ten cents, for the
benefit of the society.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1895-04-26
stonewaII Band in Richmond May is.

Richmond State: "Among the coming
musical attractions for the month OF May
is the Stonewall Brigade Band of Staunton,
Va. This organization will give concert
here on the 10th proximo, under the auspi-
ces of the Y. M. G. A., and as this is the
band S first appearance in concert work in
Richmond it will no doubt have a large and
appreciative audience. The Stonewall is
one of the Oldest bands in the South and is
now under the direction of Mr.. Jos. M.
Brereton, the former director Of the Blues
Band.' -.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1895-04-26
The Churches and Pastors.

At the Methodist Episcopal church Sun
day, Rev. Dr.. 2. II. Whisner, Presiding
Elder OF Rockingham District. preached
ing the morning, and Rev. Henry 2. Ham
ill, President-elect of the Wesleyan Female
Institute, preached at night.
Rev. W. @. Hullihen, rector of Trinity
church, on Monday afternoon, at a stream
about four miles from town, immersed
three members of the class which will be
confirmed by Bishop Randolph next Sun
day-they preferred that mode of baptism
~ Bishop A. M. Randolph Of the Protes-
tant. Episcopal Diocese of Southern Vir-
ginia, will confirm class at Trinity next
Sunday morning, and at Emmanuel that
night.
The General Assembly Of the Southern
Presbyterian church, meets at Dallas
Texas, Thursday, May 10th, IL A. M.
The Commissioners from Lexington Pres
bytery are Revs. Il. A. Wilson of New
Providence and G. S. M. See of Buchanan.
Ruling Elders-J. w. Barclay and Frank
RalstOn.
Bishop Van De Vyver Of Richmond, was
at st. Francis rectory on Tuesday last, on
business connected with the new church.
The plans by Architect Collins have been
accepted.
At series of meetings at Raphine chap
Ell, lasting two weeks, and conducted by
Rev. A. H. Hamilton of Mt. Carmel, there
were twenty-four conversions.
Rev. A. M. Fraser filled the pulpit Of
the Lexington Presbyterian church Sunday
lin the absence, from sickness, of Its pastor
Rev. Thomas L. Preston.
Lexington Presbytery meets at Cook s
Greek church near Harrisonburg, May It'll
at .7:30 p. M.
Rev. DR.. J. G. Wheat Of Lewiston, wa,
in the city Tuesday.
Rev. G. S. M. See filled the. First Pres
byterian pulpit Sunday.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1895-04-26
Real Estate Chances.

The G. S. Lightner residence, corner Of
Kalorama and Coalter streets, sold Satur-
day by e. NJ. Gushing & Son for VIM. Pat
rick, Trustee, was bought by J. A. Alex
ander for $3.50.
The house aud lot on old Reservoir hill
owned by Mrs. Elizabeth Liggett, was sold
at auction, by E. M. Gushing & Son, last
week, to Charles Armentrout, for 81 200.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1895-04-26
An Ancient Prayer Book.

Mr.. B. P. Cav visited the VINDICATOR
Office Monday, with prayer book owned
by his great-great- grandmother, Rebecca
De Haven of Shenandoah, and which has
on it's fly leaf her name written in IVA, 1t
is a prayer book of the Church of England,
and was printed in $40. and is now the
property of Miss H. G. Newman of Stuart's
Draft, zone Of Mrs. De Ravens descen-
dants. 1t is about 81 inches by q in size,
printed in the smallest type and is strongly
bound in leather. Strange to say, the
paper though stained and yellowed by time
seems almost as tough as the leather back.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1895-04-26
Only Seven Days Apart.

Rev. John Miller, whose death at Prince
ton, N. j., was noticed last week, was the
former pastor of Fairfield, Timber Ridge
and Collierstown Presbyterian churches.
At the opening Of the war he went into ser
vice as captain of the I'd Rockbridge Artil-
lery. His widow, who was Miss Sallie
Mcdowell of Rockbridge, a daughter of
Gov. Mcdowell of Virginia, died last Sun
day, just seven days after her husband.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1895-04-26
Still After the Market House.

Mr.. A. Lee Knowles, one of the best
known meat dealers, procured general
merchants license to sell, opened a store
on Augusta street and exposed fresh meat
for sale, in order to make test case against
the market house ordinance. The Mayor
fined him SIS and costs,
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1895-04-26
The Peak Sisters at the Y. M. C. A.
TO-Njuht,

The Ladies Auxiliary to the Y. M. G.
Association are engaged in their annual
work of raising 300 for the benefit of its
library. and are partiularly DESTROYS of
getting the whole amount at the entertain
ment they give tonight. With that view
they have prepared supper even better
than those generally spread by them on
such occasions which is saying much
and in addition will present the ever well
come Peak Sisters. These famous sisters
.need no compliments from us to induce the
public to go and see them. The entertain
ment they give stands at the head Of all
amusements consisting Of pure innocent
fun, and it will be a long time before it will
be supplanted by another it's equal in all
respects. The following is a list Of the
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1895-04-26
MAR RIED

DE BRUIN -PAKTLoW At "strathmoor,'
Shenandoah, the home of Mrs. Jno. Wissler,
the BRIDES sister, on April 18th, by Rev. j. i.
Miss Ruth Partlow, daughter of NJ. Y. Partlow
of Weyer's Cave, Augusta.
McCUE-WELCHER-ln Staunton, April 9th,
by Rev. H. F. Sheay. Samuel Massey McCue
of Nelson, to Miss Mary A. Welcher OF Staun-
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1895-04-26
Census Of Public School Children.

The Richmond Dispatch Of Wednesday
has the following: ''Our Virginia law re-
quires the clerk of each district school
board, during the months of June OF July,
of this year, to take census of all persons
between the age of 5 and 81 years, residing
within each school district, and provides
that the county superintendent of schools
shall exercise special care in securing
prompt and accurate discharge of this duty.
The apportionment of the State school
funds will be made upon the basis of this
census and it follows that accuracy in the
taking of it is very important.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1895-04-26
Divorce Granted

At the March term of the Allegheny
Circuit Court, in the suit of Mrs. Emma
E. Vollers for divorce from 0. o. Vollers,
on statutory grounds, Judge Mclaughlin
granted an absolute divorce. Mrs. Vollers
retains three of the children and Mr.. Vol
lers one, a boy. Mrs. VolIers is making
her home with her mother, Mrs. Caroline
Prufer in Stanton.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1895-04-26
Chamber of Commerce.

The Chamber of Commerce held it's
monthly meeting Tuesday night, President
Isaac Witt in the chair, and the Secretary,
Col. J. G. Shields, at this desk.
Prof. J. A. Hiner reported good progress
in securing the educational exhibit for the
Atlanta Exposition.
The President was authorized to appoint
delegates to the convention at Memphis,
Tenn, May 23d. having for its object Sc
curing better banking facilities and a sound
currency for the Southern States.
Councilman r. Emmett Kinney was
elected to membership