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Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1895-08-02
A Wonderful New Lighthouse Burner.

A Wonderful New Lighthouse Burner.
The Irish Royal society has recently
been experimenting with a new burner
designed especially for use on light
house lamps, which has twice the
Illuminating power of any burner now
in use. 1t is calculated that this burner,
in connection with a specially devised
system of lenses, can be made to trans
NIT q light equal TO about 5000. 900
candle power, which far exceeds any
lamp now in use.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1895-08-02

th' dog, an come an have drink.
DOOz he drink; tooi l see 'lm
rushin' th' can jes now
Of course all the men laughed
roariously, but they stopped short
at sight of Mates uplifted hand
and blazing eyes.
Hop on, Nosey,' SAID Nate
quietly, Il want t. know first place,
who tied that there can on th' pups
tailP
The not of drinkers at the bar
looked at each other half-amus ed
ly for second or two, and then
one asked, laughIngly:
why, NateY'
Because, answered Nate, Il jes
come down yerep r'mark th't Pm
patient an long.sufferin' myself,
but
Another laugh interrupted him,
and then lie went on:
But don't perpose no brute is
goin' rtease that dog o. nine, none
whatever. Th' man th't done 1t is
a dirty, sneakiEg coward, an l c'n
lick 'imr
Thev saw be was In earnest and
did not laugh. Bill Kiley, a big
rawbOned, ham fsted bad man
from High Fines, who stood at the
further end of the bar, stepped
forward.
'Wh-what did We sayY he asked
surprisedly. why, you halt
grewed sniveler---
They were not quite sure how it
happened; none OF them had eyer
seen Nate lift his hand against a
fellow man, and they were totally
unprepared for what happened. IN
scarce fifteen seconds, Nate, bleed !
ing but triumphant, sat astride bis
antagonist, enthusiastically thump-
Ing him on the head with the butt
of the PROSTATE Klley's own re-
vol, er-which the latter had drop
ped somehow early in the argu-
ment-when the crowd lnterferrtd |
and dragged them apart.
After taking a couple of drinks
and washing his face, Nate walked |
home, preceded by Curly, who
seemed to leel that be had been
thoroughly avenged, and acted
like callOw pup in his satisfaction
Nate did not go down town again
that day. He went into the house |
and surprised his wife by kissing
her, after which he went out and
split a most amazing amount OF
stove wood, and in the evening he
played with the children and 'unk.
cred round
Mrs. PreslO could not understand |
him. At first she feared he was
going to be Ill; but he looked quite
healthy, barring black eye and a
bruised cheek. His wife inquired,
after the children had gone to bed
if be had been hurt. Nate rose
from his seat by the table and |
came over to where she sat.
Lefty he said, Strengthening |
himselfup and looking straight at
her, I'm th' most patient an long
sufferin' man on alrth, an' you're
th' most patient an long.sufferin'
woman on airth-but. see yere,
Lettey Preslo, we bain't. mr. our
kids bain't, mr. Curly hain't a-goln'
= do any more o. this foOl.sufierin'.
Pve got sick au' tired of it, an l
s. c'ncluded t show folks l hain't
a goin' t stan no more of it, And
he told her about the troable that
afternoon, and how he had made
up bis mind to stop 'suffeTin' and
do something more profitable and |
respectable.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1895-08-02

R-Unless the number OF insertions be
marked upon the manuscript, advertise
ments will be published until forbidden
and char ed accnrdinolv.
The Portland daily press., 1895-05-22
AHOLE IN TnE GROUND.
Marks the Site Of a Nitro. .Clycerine
House.
FOURTEEN WORKMEN KILLED AND
MANY INJURED.

Portions of Bodies Picked Up a Mile Away
Wrecked Building Was a Part of the
Plant of the California Powder Works.
Pinole, Gala, May 21.-The nitro-glv-
cerine house of the California powder
works at Pinole, blew up this morning,
killing five white men and nine China
men, and badly wounding two white
men and three Cinnamon, and seriously
injuring many others.
Where the gIycerine house stood in now
a heap of rubbish surrounding a great
hole blown into the ground. All the
buildings surrounding the one where
the explosion occurred and distant from
it from 10 to 200 yards are more or less
demolished.
Every person about the mills was
thrown down by the force of the explo-
sion. How the explosion occurred is a
mystery. A. +. Pollock, acting superin-
tendenu inspected the glycerine works
three times this morning before the ex-
plosion occurred, the last time fat 10
O'Clock, when everything was found to
be all right.
One hundred white men and rs China
men were employed in the works. The
men uninjured are in state of .demora-
lization and no one will say anything
about the cause of the disaster.
1t is believed that n Chinaman drop
ped a can OF glycerine and the conous-
sion from the explosion of this caused a
general blow up. The force of the ex-
plosion was tremendous. Huge trees
were thrown half mile into the bay
and nitro-g ycerine tanks weighing a ton
apiece are 800 yards distant from the
scene. Toes. hands and other parts of
bodies were picked up mile Eaway
The fist explosion was followed by a
general one with scarce a seconds in
terval. The nitro-g ycerine house fret
went up and then the mixing house, and
then the cotton department.. The nitro
glycerine house, Of which not vestige
remains, was three-story structure
200x50 feet. 1t contained 5000 pounds of
nitro-glycerine and 200O pounds of Her
cules powder. The loss is estimated at
$4,000. The coroner will hold an in
quest as soon as posi- BILE.
The Portland daily press., 1895-05-22

ployed around a forge in which the fire
was burning merrily.
The S. Warren Paper Company made
another attractive display, it being a
covered float tastily draped with bunt-
ing and drawn by four horses. On the
float was shown n 36-inch Filey cutter,
operated by one of the pretty young
ladies of the Copsecook mills.
Hayes & Atkins, lumber dealers had a
load Of shingles, laths, etc., which,
though not so elaborate in design as
some of it's fellows, represented in a
practical way one of Gardeners most
important industries.
The Oakland Manufacturing Compa-
ny's float showed great skill in arrange
ment. On the float drawn by two horses
was displayed samples of products of
that company. including broom handles.
finish, ETC., together with the shopping
cases, marked to all parts of the world
where the goods find market. The
company's sign surmounted the load,
while on a banner hung around the
float were the words: 1.-The world our
market" The load represented an ag-
gregate weight of 5000 pounds
Emery & Ward told the world that
they were druggists by their great gild-
ed mortar and pestle mounted on a
carriage decorated until it resembled q
circus chariot, and drawn by a pair of
white horses which was Jas handsome as
any in the parade
Originality was the key note of the
exhibit of o. IT, Tyler & Son, the cloth
!ers. 1t was a musical mum Der with liv-
ing notes, on each side of a canvas struc-
tnre being painted piece OF of music
with more of the notes unpainted but
interesting, for they were made by the
heads OF score of youngsters who peered
through the bars of the staff and made
the welk1n ring with their cries and
songs.
Equally original was the idea of MI.
CD. Libby, the furrier, whose tandem
team of frisky.browns was driven by a
bear. who sat on heap of costly skins,
under which were views Of Arctic seen.
The Portland daily press., 1895-05-22
DAMAGED BY FRosTs.
The Crop Bulletin Tells of Disastrous
Week.

Washington, May 21.-The weekly tele-
graphic crop bulletin of the Agricultu-
raj Department. says: Exceptionally
cool weateI hthe past week was very un-
favorable for most crops and Widespread
injury has heen done by the frosts which
have been general throughout the north
ern and central portions Of the country
as far south as the northern portions
of Georgia. Alabama, and Mississippi.
Corn suffered seriously and much re-
planting is necessary. Spring wheat is
in excellent condition in Dakota. VIM
ter wheat has suffered Injury from frosts
in Indiana and Missouri. In Illinois the
crop is less promising than heretofore
and no improvement is experienced
in Kansas and Nebraska More satisfac-
tory reports are received from Arkansas,
Tennessee and Michigan. In New
England frosts have killed all crops
above ground. Ali new growth of grapes
are frozen and straw berries are injured.
Apples are little damaged and peaches
have been injured very little.
The Portland daily press., 1895-05-22

tones announcing in rhyme that he is
the original Alabama coon, who
@Whistled all night and whistled all
day,
And whistled for pain in his head,
Who whistled like locomotive 1engfne
in his sleep,
And whistled VIXEN his wife was dead. y
And everywhere are the people. The
sidewalks are crowded with Gardiner's s
visitors, and when the American Cadet
band gave q concert this morning on the
balcony of the Evans House, people mad
hard work to force away through the
throng which blocked the street, The
morning dawned cold and cloudy and
the Gardiner merchants who have
parade success shook their heads dole
fully as they discussed the weather.
But in the early forenoon, about the time
the visitors began to arrive, the sun
came out to welcome them and the day
suddenly became warmer and fair. The
people came in team, by rail and by boat
They came By the hundred from all
parts of KenneDec county and from
more remoted sections Of the state. The
electric cars from Augusta and Hallow-
ell brought as many people as they
could carry in frequent Etr1ps, and the
narrow gauge railway landed on the
Randolph side of the river goodly
company of blueclad veterans from the
Soldiers Home at Togus. All the fore
noon the crowds strolled about the city,
looking at the decorations ana stopping
near the Evans House to hear the pac q
from Portland, which never played bet
ter. OF couse the lemonade and the
lunch men and the song and dance ar,
tlsts did thriving business. 30 did
the man that cleans clothing While you
walt, removing grease spots win ms
lightenlng eradicator without removing
the clothing.
Long before O'Clock this afternoon,
when the trades parade was announced
Ito move, the common was crowded
The Portland daily press., 1895-05-22

smoke was!orawling from the chimney.
Among the evergreens planted before
the door stood a group of river drivers
armed with piok-poles. Above them,
on the wall of the cabin were crossed a
pair of snow shoes, and the design was
so well carried out that even the harm
essas of the four powerful horses which
drew the float were trimmed with ever
green bougbs.
The life of the lumhermen being SO
well typifed, it remained for the Holl-
ingsworth & Whitney Company to show
some Of the possibilities of manufacture
contained in the woods of the Maine
forests. Their great float was drawn by
team of eight handsome horses, six
walked three abreast and in front were
the two leaders, all guided by one driv-
er whose hands were literally full of
reins. The harnesses of the horses were
gorgeous with plumes and ribbons. On
the float itself was representation of
the largest roll of paper ever made, sur
rounded by paper bags as thick as the
flakes in snow storm. The signs on
the float stated that this great roll of
paper weighed 5000 pounds and was 1876
inches wide.
Another bit of the manufacturing
world was the exhibit of the ellison
carriage factory, where half a dozen
white-capped workmen were busily en-
The Portland daily press., 1895-05-22

with people watching it's formation, and
as one elaborate display after another
@ wneeied into place, many were the "ohs"
anu ans" OF appreciation "Look ut this
one, susie" See the lumber camp on
Wneels 2" Get onto the fellers on the
COACH" "Look at that horse lump. y
and so on and so forth over and over
again. The people were right in praising
the display, for better than anything
else it showed the labor and excellnt
taste embodied in the exhibits. The
people on the common saw some strange
sights. There was the lumber camp,
the exhibit Of Joshua Gray & Son. rep
resenting log cabin at Bow Town. The
cabin was no mere miniature. 1t was
big enough to accommodate half dozen
men, and as a sign of good cheer fur
nished the sturdy lumhsrmep. zeal
The Portland daily press., 1895-05-22
FUR sMUoGLERs.
A Big Conspiracy Unearthed to Defraud
the Government.

Montreal, Nay 21.-Special United
States Treasury agents have continued
the Investigations here into the extensive
smuggling OF valuable furs from Cana
da into the United States. These agents
have been at work over six months.
They have unearthed probably the big
gest conspiracy in the history Of the
United States to defraud the govern
ment, and caused the arrest of hundreds
of business men and the seizure of over
$50, 900 worth of contraband furs smug-
gled from Canada. The furs wers seized
from Maine to California. The secret
service men have gone to Toronto to
continue their Investigations there.
The Portland daily press., 1895-05-22
Appointments by Che Governor

Augusta, May 21.-At meeting or the
Governor and Council this forenoon 1t
appeared that the work of the state as
sessor's office required that successor
to Mr.. Burleigh should be appointed I'M
mediately, and Hon. VIM. G. Marshall
of Belfast, was nominated by the COVER
nor for the position. He is graduate
of Bowdoin college, was once mayor Oh
Belfast and is man of excellen1 nus1-
ness capacity.
The following gentlemen were noml-
mated commissioners to the Mexican
Exposition in the City of Mexico, leSo;
John Marshall Brown, Portland; George
Varney, Bangor; John o. Patten, PAIN
Dingley, AuNifIe
The Portland daily press., 1895-05-22
Special to the PRESS. }

Gardiner, May 2l.-"R Rhino blouzo,
made by Alfonso, Henry Ward Beecher's
Favorite Drink" shouts the proprietor
of the lemonade stand jammed between
two buildings near the railroad station.
II dawn't do dis fer money, gents, but
jess for fun; can get S25 week at
Poland Springs" is the cry of the gem
tleman of color who blacks your boots
for the lucre he affects to despise. Here's
your nice and filing lunch, all for a
nickel" 1t is a little shaver of not more
than 10 years whose shrill treble joins
with the deeper voices of his older COM
petitors. And out in the middle of the
square is son Of Africa arreyed in
dress suit and gray yachting cap, hug
ging to his breast either, and to it's
The Portland daily press., 1895-05-22
DEADLY MINE EXPLOSION.
Report of a Tragedy at the Monong gahelia
Mines at Grafton, w. Va.

PIttsburg. May ala special to the Leader
from Morgantown, West Virginia, says an
explosion occurred at the Monongaheila
mine thirty miles south, and eight were
taken out dead and six fatally injured.
One hundred and twenty-three are still in
the mine.
Cincinnati. May 21.-A special to the Post
from Grafton, West Virginia. says that the
mines at Monongahelia on the West Virginia
and Pittsbur2 railroad are on fire. caused
by powder explosion. Four dead bodies
were taken out, and it is believed that one
hundred and fifty are in the mines.
Grafton, ". Va, May 21, p. m.-The
latest report from the explosion at Monon-
gahelia mine is tnat four persons We're
killed and seven or eight injured. The re-
mainder of the imprisoned miners got out
safely.
The Portland daily press., 1895-05-22

cry with polar bears and seals and 9th
er fur bearing animals, who undou bted-
ly found this spring weather agreeable.
Not SO seasonable, but equally novel,
was William Wiley's exhibit of hard
ware, surmounted by handsome
enameled bath tub in which sat little
darkey vigorously using sponge
and towel People applauded aud
shivered in sympathy as he went by.
II. K. Newbert's boot and shoe business
was typiied by the black shoe mounted
on wheels, and the Hughes music store
gave the public to understand that it is
an old and reliable establishment by
showing piano of the age of SO years, a
marked contrast to the exhibit of hand
some musical instruments made by
Mr.. Hughes in the hall
ZIG Vannah..& Co. chad pyramaid of
The Portland daily press., 1895-05-22
Held at the Request of Auburn Police.

Boston. May 21.-Samuel b. Howard, alias
Calvin S. Howard, was arrested last night
by the Chelsea police on a request received
by Chief Dury from Sheriff Hill.of Auburn,
Maine, where he is wanted on charge sof
adultery. Chief Dury said he had learned
since the arrest was made that Howard is
the man who escaped from Deputy Sheriff
Silsby day or two ago while being he Id in
custody at the American house. He was
then under arrest under civil suit brough
by some merchants near Auburn, Maine.
where Howard is interested in store. In
the Chelsea police conrt today Judge Bos-
son held Howard in $1,000 bonds to await
extradition papers. which are on the way
brought by State Detective Odlin.
The Portland daily press., 1895-05-22
Weather Observations.

The following are the observations for
the Agricultural Department Weather Bu-
reau for yesterday, May, 81 taken at D.
NJ. meridian time, the observations for
each station being given in this order
Temperature. direction of the wind. state
of the weather:
Boston, SO degrees, ", cloudy; Nsw York,
46 degrees, ". cloudy; Philadelphia. A de-
grees. NE. rain; Washington. A degrees, n
rain; Albany. 4s degrees, W. cloudy
Buffalo. Al degrees. W. clear; Detorit. 4S de-
grees, E. clear; Chicago. So degrees. S
clear; ST. Paul. go degrees. SW. clear; St
Vincent. 64 degrees, ", clear; Huron. Oak.
ea degrees. s, clear; Bismarck, 81 deg rees
S, clear: Jacksonville. - degrees, Sc
cloudy.
The Portland daily press., 1895-05-22
For a City Vigilance League.

New York. May a1.-The advisory commit
lee of the "Dr. Parkhurst Esstilnonial'
sent letters to DR.. Plrkhurst Informing him
there is balance OF $28,s59 in the hands of
the committee which represents the pro-
ceeds of contributions received in rpsponce
to an appeal to the public in December last,
soliciting popular tribnte in recognition
of DR.. Parkhurst's efforts for municipal
reform. This money in accordance with
the reverend gsntleman's request. is to be
applied to the maintenance Of a city visi-
lance league.
The Portland daily press., 1895-05-22
Bath Happenings.
Especial to HE PRESS.)

Bath, May 21.-This morning three
small boys were brought before Judge
Coombs for indulging in base ball
game on Sunday, and they were fined
81 and costs each.
Harry A. Nealley of the Bath Times,
who has been spending two months
in travelling abroad, has reached home
again.
Capt. Oliver of the new steamer
Salacia for the Portland and Booth bay
route, now building at the New Eng
The Portland daily press., 1895-05-22
Local Weather Report.

Portland. Me-. May 21.-The local Weather
Bureau otice records to the weather the
following:
sa.m.-Barometer. 80. 121: thermometer,
10; dew point. Al; humidity 79; wind, Ne;
velocity, 4; cloudy.
8 p. m.-Barometer. 0.125; thermometer
4s. O; dew point 45; humidity. 80: wind, SW :;
velocity IL; weather. cloudy.
Mean daily thermometer. 1910; maximum
Thermometer. $40; minimum thermometer,
A: maximum velocity of wind, Is, S.;
total precipitation. 0.
The Portland daily press., 1895-05-22
An Abandoned schooner Discovered.

Philadelphia, May 9l.-A cablegram
from London stated that the schooner
Emma j. Meyer OF Charleston, S. c.,
for New London, Conn, was passed April
16 in lat. SO north, long. "a west, dis
masted, waterlogged and abandoDed.
The Meyer left Charleston with cargo
of railroad ties and after being tow ed
to sea nothing more was heaid from her
until today The fate of the crew will
proba bly, never be told.
The Portland daily press., 1895-05-22
Ice and Snow in New York.

Rochester, N. Y. May 21.-The mer-
curry here went down to 25 last night
The lowlands presented the appearance
of winter this morning Ice is said to
be an inch thick.
Binghamton, N. Y, May 21-Farmers
from towns in the northwest part Of this
(Broome) county, report an inoh of
snow fell in that section last night.
The Portland daily press., 1895-05-22
General ssngualli Granted Civil Trial.

Washington. May 21.-It was owing to the
request of the State Department that
"Gene neral" Sangualli, an American citizen,
was granted civil trial. The United
states presented a strong case to Spain.
rciterating the principles tbas Of no citizen
of this country could be tried by military
tribunal unless captured with arms in his
hands. and the request for a transfer from
the military jurisdiction really amounted to
a demand
The Portland daily press., 1895-05-22
Elephant Game Round and Bands
Played.
MANY ORIGINAL AND UNIQUE
IDEAS DISPLAYED.

Everyone in the Kennebec yaIly and
Many From Other Parts of tho State
Were at Gardiner Yesterday-Some of
the Features of the Parade-The City
Never So Crowded Before-Things
Seen and Heard.
The Portland daily press., 1895-05-22
THE WEATHER..
Threatening Weather.

Washington. May 21-Forecest for Wednes-
day for Maine: Threatening weather;
showers on the coast; southerly winds; te.
coming northwesterly.
DsBoston. Nav 21.-Local forecast for New
England tor Wednesday: Unsettled
weather: possibly light rain; slight changes
in the temperature. ,ss
The Portland daily press., 1895-05-22
Should be shipped Over to London.

Philadelphia, May 2l.-" Young"G
the Australian light weight puGilist, was
arrested here today at the instance of
the chief of police of Brooklyn. He is
charged with an unnatural offence.
Critic was arraigned this afternoon and
held without bail to await requisition
papers. The offenca is said TO be of a
most revolving nature. The prosecutor
Is the Gerry society for the suppression
of vice and immortality.
The Portland daily press., 1895-05-22
General Marti Reported Killed.

Havana, May 21.-Gen. Salcedo tee-
graphs tonight that the government
troops under the command of Col. San,
doval, encountered forces of insurgents
Mt Bizsa Dos Rios. Many rebels were
killed, including Jose Marti. whose body
was found by the government troops.
Gen. Maximilian Gomez is reported seri-
ously wounded.
The Bi-metallic Resolution Passed Prus-
sian Diet.
Berlin, May 31.-The bi-metallic resolution
recently passed by the Upper House of the
Prussian Diet, carried in the Lower House
today by large msjority. A centrist amend
ment proposing to omit he words with the
ultimate object of securing international
hi-meralism." was rejected by d vote of II
to 90.
The Portland daily press., 1895-05-22
Insurgents Moving westward.

Havana. May a1.-Jose Marti and Gen.
Gomez, insurgent leaders. were last re-
ported proceeding westward toward Rompe.
They had an encounter with the govern
ment troops several days ago at Camazan,
near Holguin. After the fight, which lasted
several hours, the insurgent force With
drew. During the battle. Col. Arizon OF the
Span ish forces, was wounded.
The Portland daily press., 1895-05-22
New Election Called For

London, May 2l.-In the House Of
Commons today Mr.. Anstrother's mo-
tion calling for new election in Edin-
burg, was approved.
The Portland daily press., 1895-05-22

land yard, expects her to ladnch early
in June.
Supt Charles r. Hanscom of the Bath
Iron Works is in Washington'on business
connected with tn ram Katahdin.
The Portland daily press., 1895-05-22
Preparipg His Summer Home.

Boothbay Harbor, May 21.-Harry Con-
verse of Maiden, in bis elegant steam yacht
is at Squirrel Island. making
arrangem ents for his summer home.
The Portland daily press., 1895-05-22
under MARQUIS Of Ioueensbury R,.l.s.
Parliament win Not be Dissolved.

London, May 21.-The Westminster
Gazette, in an article on the dissolution.
scare, says the panic In the LOBBY ~
not shared by the ministers, who decided
that if they were not defeated upon vital
issue parliament will not be dissolved
this session.
The Portland daily press., 1895-05-22
Seven Miners Injured.

Hartshorne. I. T.. May 2l.-Seven miners
WE'RE seriously injured by an explosion of
gas in the Anderson coal mine, eight nIiles
south of here this morning. The explosion
was caused by careless handling OF lamp
by one of the men.