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The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-04-10
GREAT WHEELING DISASTER
Five Story Buildings Collapse With
Oeafening Roar,
TEN MEN BURIED IN THE RUINS
o Add to the Horror, the Debris
Caught Fire From 4 Natural Gas
Leak. The List of the Dead
and Missing. Several of
the Injured Will Recover.
By Southern Associated Press.

WHEELING, w. Va, April "a few
minutes pnst s O'Clock this morning au
accident occurred which threw tho city
into great excitement. The five story
buildings Nos. l220 and l222 Main
street. occupied by Hutchison n Co.,
wholesale hardware and saddlery deal.
ers, and w. II. Chapman n Sons, whole.
ssle painters and builders supplies. col
iapseu with denfcning roar, buryiny ten
men beneath the ruins. TO add to the
horror OF the situation the debris took
IRE from natural gas leak aud dense
cloud ot smoke arising, the efforts of
the resouers was greatly impeded. The
greatest damage to life was among the
employees of Hutchinson & Co., nll of
whom were Mt work. At 9 o'clock to-
night the list OF the dead and missing
was as follows:
Father I. ii. Parke, Vicar General
OF West Virginia Diocese and chaplain
of Mount Do Chantel, the Catholic
seminary here; Benjamin Pritchard,
carriage builder, of Buckhannon. w.
Va; Robert Nlncher, Eugene Birch,
and Michael Horn, employees of Hutch
inson n Co.; Harry Cowl, Western
Union messenger boy.
The injured are: L. II. HutcbisOn.
senior member OF the hardware firm.
two ribs broken. head cut, will recover !;
NJ. j. Ford. employe of Hutchinson X
60, slightly bruised and cut; O.. T..
Williams, carpenter, heud cut and
severely bruised about body; q. ".
chiffon, carpenter. All the above will
recover.
The Hutchison building stood on the
corner OF Alley 3 aud Main street, the
Chrpmnn building adjoining. At the
hour mentioned the employees in
llutchlSon's heard an ominous crack
ing and without moments warning
or giving the unfortunate men time TO
make an effort TO escape, the nliev
wall Tell down with terrific crash,
carrying with it the entire structures
oil Doth buildings. Only the rear wall
remained standing.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-04-10
NEWS OF STATE AND CAPITAL
General Matters in Richmond and
the Commonwealth at Large.
FUNERAL OF EX-GOV. KEMPER
Arrival Of Gen. Lawlcr, of the G. a. r.
Soldiers and Sailors Monument
IN Danger. Mrs. Davis and
Daughter Expected. Death
OF Col. Harman.
Special D,sputoh to the yirsinian.

hicHMoNp, Va, April Governor
o'ferra!i returned home this morning
from tlncastle, where bo attended tho
luhcral OF his old comrado in arms.
Capt. y. II. II. Figgatt, man who
saved his life during the war His Ex.
cellency did not learn of the death of
eX Governor Kcmper while he wns
awny, anu when he got back IT was too
late to attend the funeral. His Excel.
iency at onco sent an appropriate tele
gram to Hon. +. Z. Barbour ut Cor
louisville. The flag on the Capitol was
placed at half mast III honor of the do
censed.
Gen. Lawler, Commander Chief
OF the Grand Army of the Republic,
Will arrive here to morrow, accompa
Med by his stnti. a committee of local
brnnd Army men will meet the visitors
and escort them to Murphy's, where
elegant quarters have been secured.
lhis Is the first time the Commander
Ill Chief hns ever visited Richmond. He
and his stan will he entertained to
morrow night Mt n banquet.
here was no game oi baseball here
TO day. 1t Is reported mere that Ports
mouth is after Foster and knin, and that
they may be released to go to that city.
1t looks rs II the crowds in attend.
ance upon baseball here this season
would excel those of last. The patron
age OF the games already played was
most encouraging. Probably $500 was
cleared by Richmond on the three con
tests last week,
There is grent danger, it is said, of
the splendid Soldiers and Snilors'
Monument Oh Liberty Hill beng de-
stroyed. 1t stands on the edge OF the
hi!l. which IS several feet high. For
several years the earth las beeu grad.
naily falling away on the side of this
mn, ana last night there was Is big
land slide. Many tons of dirt rolled
down the incline nearly into Main
street. an engineer who looked at II
TINS morning said the monument could
DO saved by properly driving n row Of
pics ht the loot OF the hill to prevent
any more slides.
Mrs. Jefferson Davis aud Miss Win.
NE Davis will arrive here to.morrow
afternoon Tor the purpose of being
pesent at the reintermept IN the DAVIS
section III Hollywood Cemetery of the
remains ot young Jefferson Davis. who
died in Memphis some wears ago of
yellow fever.
The Governor too day appointed Mr..
John Jackson, of richmond, d member
OF the Board of Visitors Of the Normal!
school ut tarmvlllc.
Col. Asher liarman, formerly of
StauntoD, died he-e today. Before
the war lie WAS we'll known stage CON
tractor, and during the war colonel of
the Twelfth Virginia Cavalry, G. 5. 4.
lie was uncle TO State Treasurer Iar
man.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-04-10
CHICAGO CoUN1ERFEIrERs.
Spurious Two-Cent Stamps Issued in
large Quantities.
By Southern Associated Preqs.

WASniNGroN, April "a CHICAGO
morning printed this morning an ac.
count OF the discovery by United States
secret service operatives of au exteu.
sive counterfeiting of the pink two.
cent postage stamps. 1t was stated
that package containing ten Thousand
OF these counterfeit stamps had bn,n
discovered III the Chicago Office of
Wells FarGo's express. Tie names of
the shipper and consignee were With.
held.
Third Assistant Postmaster. & eneral
herr Crnig. salt; lie thought the story
somewhat modified, but III any event 1t
would nrcessltate the recalling the
issue oi cent stamps. AS p0stmasters
throughout the country would be
warned OF the counterfeIts and be di .
rected to keep close watch for the
spurious article.
package of counterfeit stamps
which were seized yesterday by Gov.
eminent officials was addressed To Nh.
thhn HerHog. a cigar dealer in the ro
tunda of the Chamber Of Commerce
ihey were shipped by express from
Buiislo by tho Canadnn Novelty and
supply Company OF Hamilton. Ont.
When messenger brought the pack
age Mr.. HerZog examined 1t. and find
ing the stamps were counterfeit refused
to receive them. He then telephoned
the United States marshal aud Post.
office Inspector Stuart.
HAMlLroN, Ont, April 9.-The Cam.
dian Novelty Supply Company, re.
terred 10 IN Washington dispatch as
SUSPECTED of counterfeiting United
States postage stamps. was located this
evening IN the roar OF store occupied
10y +. Dunn, painter, Mt - King Wi.
liam street. Ihe place is only half a
block from police headquarters, but TIE
unmes of the men who compose tho
company cannot be learned. TO uipht.
The police are working on the cline, but
decline to furnish any Information,
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-04-10
THE COCKADE CITY.
Many Matters 10 Interest Petersburg-
ers i'm Norfolk.
Speeial bispateh 10 The Yircininn.

n.
PETERSBURG, Va, April 9.-rhe
County Court of Prince George will
convene on next Thursday, When the
case of Joe Knight, the negro charged
with making a telonious assault on Mir
l.ichstreun, Swede Of that county.
some months ago, will be called Tor
trial.
Ms. John 1. Jameson, grand regent
OF Virginia, Royal Arcannm. has np.
pointed the following gentlemen dele.
gates for Petersburg: George a.
IhompSou, for Sycamore Council No.
100, and II. w. Collier, for Southside
Council No. DDS.
Master {. }. Skill, q messenger boy
III the Iostal telegraph Office here, re
oelved telegram this morning from
lltnsville, Fla. stating that 1t was now
believed that his sister, Miss Ellen
Lonlse Skiil, ana Mr.. Earl Munsop
were drowned while out boat sailing on
Sunday and that the river was being
dragged. The telegram was from
SklIis sister, 7lrs. G. ii. Fulkes, whom
the unfortunate young lady was visit.
ing.
Mr.. Charles Leskc, OF Richmond
VINO believes he viii be the possess0r of
80 80 w WI" VI property III the
City OF New York, married daughter
OF Mrs. Aivira G. Bulliaut, OF this city.
Mrs. Leuke resides with Airs. Bnllfan,.
She told IA newspaper mGn to day that
the report that her husband had had a
large estate left him was true, aud pro
dnced letter received some days ago
from brother OF her husband IN New
YORK. The letter explained that MIR.
Leake's grandfather, who came to this
country from England more than lOJ
years ago, died leaving an estate worth
$4,000 coo.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-04-10
NrncZII"In AiTnir,
BY Southern Associatei Press

DF NUuVHoFu NssociaLei Pross
WAsnINGToN. April G.-Advices re.
ceiyed from Venezuela state that the
Chief Magistrate of the Amacuro region
has been directed by the Caretas min
isiry to erect church on the banks OF
the Amacuro river. which is to form
the nucelns OF new settlement which
1t Is intended to establish there. This
settlement will bo located on the river
directly opposite to that now occupied
10y the British and ia intended rs an
indication that Venezuela regards that
part of the territory as her own, and
that British colonists must not en-
croah upon it.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-04-10

Whito Gaping an editor in Indiana is
dangerous thing. For that little of.
fenso II man has been sent to tho poni
tentiary for two years. twill not do to
fool With editors. They arc loaded. Had
tho White Capped belonged to any other
profession the Cappcr would not hnvo
been punished, but the jury could not
stand 1t to have the freedom of the press
tampercd with i'll any such way. In
diana Jurios do occasionally strike tho
right gait.-Cincinnati Commercial Ga
2ctte
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-04-10

Tho Aitken Bible, copy of which
has just been sold III Boston for $500, is
Claimed to have been the first Bihlo
tho English language ever printed in
America. Tho imprint is as follows:
Printed and sold by r. Aitken, at
Popo's Head, three doors above the csf-
house i'll Markot-st., MDCCLXXXII.
--PhilGdelphia Lodrer
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-04-10
No CaIIfor tongrc,..
By Southern Assoo,.teI pro-.

- DF "UUtHtfH AssOolAteI Pto3|.
WAsHINGToN, April 9.-Private See
retary IhurDer's attention being called
to the statements in Washington
evening paper that the President was
being flooded with kilograms from all
parts OF the country appealing to him
to cal an extra session OF Congress to
repeal the income tax law, states that
not single telegram, let ter or verbal
communication had been received on
the subject.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-04-10
IkOnIiOl.c nrfcutrh.
~ Southern Associatel prnss.

ROANOKE, April 9.-The Pittsbnro
National League team defeated the
Koanokes here this afternoon bv u
score OF 10 to :. Owing to the cold
weather not more than 800 people were
present. The cold weather interfered
with the playing to some extent.
Score:
Roanoke. ...... 0 0 OOOOO-2 6
flttsburg 49,. = 2 o lx-15 IL 4
Batteries-Dunn, Lloyd and Clark;
Hart and kinslow
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-04-10

BY Southern Associated Press.

TT ''O1IsI'VttI II .t'"V 7I1EU74 EU5T.
MOBILE, Ala, April 9.-The Edgar
Thompson Foundry and Machine
Works here have secured the contract
Tor the castings for the marine railway
to be constructed at Halifax, Nova
Scotia. The material factor in ncbiev.
ing this success was the fact that Ala.
bama iron is least 81. 90 O ton cheaper
than any other iron in the world, while
the quality is Of the highest.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-04-10
GOOD SHIP NEWPORT NEWS
Launched Yesterday Amid a Great
ConCourse Of People.
THE CHRISTENING AT 9:95

The Delightful Lunch Given on Board
the Steamer Norfolk Of the Same
Line. Toasts and Good Cheer.
Distinguished Visitors. Oi-
mensions of the Graft.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-04-10
Lvnchburg L:en,. ..ancn.1cr.
BY southern Associ,tel pre.s

LYNcHBvRG, Pa, April 9.-The Ian
caster, Pa, team !oiHed issue here to
day with the Lynchbnrg State
Longuors and received sound drub
bug. Ortn pitched the entire game
for the home team aud did fine work,
Lancaster put III her two strongest
twlrlers, Buckley and Nerkers, but
they could not stop the heavy hitting
"tobacconists. who pounded out four
runs on the former aud five on the lat
ter. The Pennsylyanians made three
runs In tue first inning. but could get
snt one ether man across the home
plate during the game. Score:
Lynclburs . ;
Lancaster ................. ........ Z 8
Batteries - Orth and Ferguson /;
Buckley, Yerkors and Arthur.
ssn,. ssn,. EEuy.
Choice Michigan Hay in lots to suit
the trade cheap. ID. 7. REID Il BRo.,
aplO DNWlm 269 aud 30 Church St.
Dr. ID. ). Harmon. Consulting Opt,
cian aud Master of Optics. lSG Main
street, Norfolk, Va. Consultation free
Constable Bros. d Wall haYe removed
to Academy Music building.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-04-10
Ny Instruments

Are the finest that can be
procurcd---the same as in
use in all first:classroptical
Offices. No snowy, massive
looking apparatus TO fright.
en- children and disgust
ladies.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-04-10
Fly Business

Is steadily on the increase,
which is proof positive
that | have given satisfac-
ton to the public during
my three years residence
in Norfolk.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-04-10

And Eye Glasses are the,
equal Of any made, and
superior to any sold else
where in the city. Besides
they have that fit about
them that others can't
initiate.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1895-06-19
American sympathy With Cuba.

1t is evident that the sympathies of
American private citizens are strongly
with the Cuban patriots. There is no
reason whatsoever why we Americans
should feel otherwise. We may doubt
whether the Cubans have reached the
social and political stage where they
could carry on a very satisfactory gov
eminent Of their own. But we may
also indulge freely in the opinion that
they could govern themselves in a way
that would conduce far better to their
own advantage and progress than the
Spanish way has ever conduced. More
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1895-06-19
The Hermitage.

The Hermitage was the home of An
drew jackson. Andrew jackson was
born in the Waxhaw Settlement, North
Carolina, March 10, 1867. He wal the
seventh President of the United States
and was thought by all men a great
The Hermitage is twelve miles
from Nashville and is situated far back
in the yard. The carriage drive and
walk are shaded by large trees, on each
side a row of trees, and there are
trees all about the yard. The fence is
made of wood and the large gate is
tipped with gilt; it is very pretty. The
house is very large and is painted gray.
The large porch has stone steps and
large stone pillars. AS you enter the
house you would see a queer looking
hall and very queer looking paper on
the wall, a great many old curiosities.
Old Albert, the body servant of Jack.
son, who is about eighty five years old,
showed us the tombs of jackson and
his wife. You would see a great many
odd things Of Jackson's. There is an
old chair of fine satin, an old piano
with yellow keys, some old pictures,
dishes, chairs, tables and stools. Every.
thing looks queer in the house. The
stairs are painted white and the walls
are covered with queer wall paper that
had men, women, boys, girls, houses,
horses and everything that you could
think of. The tomb Of jackson has a
high iron fence and a large gate around
it. The gate is always kept locked.
Old Albert's hair is like wool, it is so
white, and he could hardly walk, he
was so feeble. In the hall was a writ.
ing desk with an autograph book, pen
and ink on it. The house looks very
nice. Up stairs are the the bed rooms
and they look very nice also. In the
back yard is a very large and deep
we'll, and the water is very cold that
comes out of it. jackson died at the
Hermitage and was buried there; his
wife is also buried there.
SADIE BJCKNER PECK,
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1895-06-19
Wanted O Paper,

One afternoon last week q modestly
clad and very pretty young lady turned
from Broadway into Ohio Street and
walked briskly toward Sixth just as an
overdressed young man drove slowly
along the same thoroughfare behind a
a pair of prancing bays. He was con-
spicuous even among chappies, conse-
quently he was closely watched by a
special officer in citizens clothes, who
had been detailed to break up the mash
ing nuisance.
The young man did not observe the
officer. If he had, perhaps, he would
not have whistled as he did just as he
got opposite the young lady. She
glanced up f~urtively. The pink of dude
dun whistled again, looking apparent
ly directly at her. She Redeemed, bit
her lips, tossed her head scornfully and
hurried on, muttering her indignation
at the nasty thing daring TO insult
her.
The signal was repeated four or fl We
times. The officers ire rose with the
young lady's. He strobe rapidly behind
the buggy and suddenly let his hand
fall rapidly on the supposed Washers
shoulder, saying brusqely:
you had better mind what you are
about, young fellow, or you will be
run in. Do you think that you can act
like that, YOU ~sneaking puppy, in broad
day."
Just then the newsboy that had been
concealed by the young lady's skirt.
and who had just caught the innocently
offending young mans eye, ran up
with the afternoon papers. The police
man backed off without waiting to
apologize, and the fast gathering mob
dispersed rather sheepish ly.-St. Louis
Republic.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1895-06-19

over, we would violate our own tradi.
tions II we did not hold stoutly to the
view that no European country has
any business to retain political control
in any portion of the Western hemis-
phere, against the deliberate desire of
the inhabitants. Our own grievances
against England were quite sufficient
to justify our assertion Of independ-
ence; but Cuba's grievances against
the greed, rapacity and misrule of
Spain are a hundred times more serious
than our cause of complaint against
the rule of England. IL is not for us at
present to consider the question of Gu.
ban annexation. If the island should
gain independence there would natur.
ally be a high degree of commercial
intimacy and also a good political I'M
derstanding between the governments
of Cuba and the United States. If the
war should be pushed by Spain to the
extent OF the struggle of twenty years
ago, it would be entirely proper for our
Government to instruct Spain that our
commercial relations and interests
with Cuba were of more serious i'm.
portance than SPANS political claims;
and that under certain conditions it
might be our duty to recognize Cuban
independence and if necessary to assist
Cuba in maintaining her position.
There is nothing noble or c~ommendable
in the history Of Spanish efforts to co.
cree the Cubans, and good Americans
from the Arctic Ocean to Terra del
Fuego should be glad rather than sorry
to see Cuba gain her liberty.-From
1.-The Progress of the World" Review
of Reviews for June.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1895-06-19
Two Lives Saved.

Mrs. Phoebe Thomas, of Junction
City, ILL.,, was told by her doctors she
had consumption and that there was
no hope for her, but two bottles of DIR.
Kings New Discovery completely cured
her and she says it saved her life. Thos.
Eggers, 139 Florida Street, San Fran
cisco, suffered from a dreadful cold,
approaching consumption, tried with
out result everything else, then bought
one bottle of DR.. King'sNew Discovery
and in two weeks was cured. He is
naturally thankful. 1t is such results,
of which they are samples, that prove
the wonderful efficacy of this medicine
in coughs and colds. Ere ttial bottles
at F. E. Britton' s drug store. Large
size SOC and 81.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1895-06-19

The recent street railway strike in
Brooklyn was a melancholy and de-
plorable thing, but it had lite humorous
features.
A workingman, whose sympalhies
were evidently with the strikers, was
heard to ask another workingman:
Mike, was ye in the fight wild the
sojers last nightp"
"Was l in it?" repeated the other in
a tone of grieved surprise. Sure I'm
doin nothin aver since but pick the
bayonets out O. me back. Youth g
Companion.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1895-06-19

When Ponce De Leon suoght to find
The fountain giving back lost youth,
1t may be that he had in mind
That draught which seems 10 make a
truth
Out of the fable ages old,
For drinking it the old grow young:
1t is, indeed, a draught of gold,
Surprising all the poet songs.
The draught meant is DR.. Pierce's
Golden Medical Discovery, of course.
1t is a most potent ~rejuvenator of the
weakened and debiliated system. 1t
drives out all poison, all impurity, en-
riches the blood and makes the old and
worn out feel young and vigorous.
Ponce De Leon didn't discover it, but
DR.. Pierce did, and he rightly named
it when he called ii a Golden Discov.
cry.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1895-06-19
Non. Resident Notice.
In the Chancery Court at Jonesboro,
Washington County, Tennessee.

Dicie Anne Steadman vs.. James Stead.
t-' H|I t" man. Hi
In this case it appearing from the allie
cations of complaintants bill which is
sworn to that the defendant. James
Steadman resides in Dallas County.
Texas, and is u non resident of the State
of Tennessee: it is ordered by me that
publication be madef for four successive
weeks as required by law, in the Her
aid and Tribune, q newspaper publish
ed in Jonesboro, in 'aid Washington
County, notifying said nonresident
defendant to appear before our said
Chancery Court ut the Court House in
Jonesboro. on the first Monday of July.
1895, and make defense to said bill. or
the allegations thereof will be taken for
confessed and this cause set for hearing
exparte as to him.
w. F. YOUNG, c. and NJ.
This May 80, 1865. piss
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1895-06-19
COLUMN.
EDITED BY JoNEsBoRo W. G. t. U.

The W. ct. U. meets every Thursday
in the Temerance Hall, at $50 PM.
The first Thursday is a meeting for
reports of local superintendent of
work done in the month. The second
Thursday is the notify bible reading.
The third, We have the responsive
readings on the different departments
of work. Fourth Thursday, the moth
ers' meeting. The public are cordially
invited to attend any Of these meet
ings. The Loyal Temperance Legion
meets Immediately after the ladies'
meeting, every Thursday.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1895-06-19
Old People.

Old people who require medicine to
regulate the bowels and kidneys will
find the true remedy in Electric Bitters.
This medicine does not stimulate and
contains no whisky nor other intoxi-
cant, but acts as a tonic and Alternative.
1t acts mildly on the stomach and
bowels, adding strength and giving
tone to the organs, thereby aiding Ma
ture in the performance of the func-
tions. Electric Bitters is an excellent
appetizer and aids digestion. Old peo-
pie find it exactly what they need.
Price fifty cents per bottle at F. E.
Britton's drug store. .d I.I..
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1895-06-19
Everywhere We Go

we see some one who has been cured
by Hoods Sarsaparilla, and people on
all hands are praising this great medi-
cine for what it has done for them and
their friends. Taken in time Hoods
Sarsaparilla prevents serious illness by
keeping the blood pure and all the or.
gans IN a healthy condition. 1t is the
great blood purifier.
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1895-06-19

In 1920 this country produced 22,4O0
tons of pig iron, and Great Britain pro-
duced in the same year 400, 900 tons; in
1850 the the product of this country
had risen to 9l9, no tons, and that of
Great Britain to 9,S26, 1852; in 1890 the
United States produced 9,202, 703 tons,
and Great Britain 1904, 2l4 tons.