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San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-09-18
EARTH CRACKS OPEN.
Serious and Alarming Disaster In Bohemia
Account of stranre Phennmnnnn-

Serious and Alarming Disaster In Bohemia
Account of Strange Phenomenon.
A remarkable disaster has occurred
in the old German town of Brux, in
northwestern Bohemia, in many re-
spects recalling the recent disastrous
earthquake which almost entirely de-
stroyed the town of Laibach, in Carni-
ola. On Friday evening, writes the
Vienna correspondent of the London
Times, the inhabitants of Brux were
alarmed by the sudden distinguishing
of the street lamps, and at first it was
surmised that an accident had occurred
at the gas works. The report, how
ever, spread that large number of the
houses in the Bahnhofstrasse were in
imminent danger of collapsing, which
was shortly after confirmed and supple
meuted by the news that the "Anne
Shaft" belonging to the Brux Coal
Mining company, in the vicinity of the
town, had been completely flooded by
an thrush of sand and water. In con-
sequence of the reports the authorities
took immediate steps to clear the houses
in the Bahnhofstrasse of their inhab-
itants, and it is owing to the prompt
ness with which precautionary meas
ures were adopted that the subsequent
series of disasters was attended by COM
paratively slight loss of life.
The horror of the situation was great
ly increased by the total darkness
which prevailed, together with a heavy
downpour of rain. The descriptions of
the scene which have reached Vienna
are heartrending in the extreme, the
panic-stricken, half-clad inhabitants
crowding the streets, not knowing in
what direction to fly for safety. Early
In the morning, in view of the danger
which still threatened, the authorities
ordered the clearance of the houses in
that part of the town which has suf-
fered most severely. Up to the present
eighteen houses are in ruins and it
is expected that many others will have
to be pulled down. The damage is es-
timated to exceed 1,500, 900 forms. In
consequence of the breaking of the
main gas and water pipes the town is
without light and water. The distress
which prevails is very great. During
the last sitting of the reichsrath the
government was called upon to take
prompt measures to alleviate the dis.
tress, and in view of the magnitude OF
the disaster to make use of the funds at
its disposal for such purposes to assist
the sufferers. The money thus ex-
pended by the government will be
voted during the next session.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-09-18
COAL IN ALASKA.

Many shrewd people in Alaska are
beginning to think there would be
more money just now in the coal re-
sources of the country than in the
much-talked about gold mines. The
gold mines do not appear to be panning
out so well lately-that is, in compare
son with the cost of the whole process
of getting to the mines and living there
while getting out The gold. The bust
ness seems to have been somewhat
overboomed. But several experts who
have lately been prospecting the coal
resources of the coast region believe
coal-getting could be made Immediate
ly profitable.
On the east shore of Cooks Inlet
there is a big vein of coal fully five feet
thick, entirely exposed at low tide.
All that is necessary to get the coal is
to take crowbar and pry it ont in as
big blocks as desired. A recent in
vestigation of the deposit showed
that twenty feet below the first vein
is another vein six feet thick, and
three other veins were found in the i'm
mediate neighborhood. All the veins
are horizontal and extend for miles
along the shore. Considerable quanti-
ties of this coal have been used by the
steamship Chehalis, which runs be-
tween Juneau and Cooks Inlet, and the
chief engineer says it has better steam
ing qualities than the British Column
bian coal, and is in many respects bet
ter than any other coal procurable on
the Pacific coast. 1t does not clinker
at all.
Some San Francisco people sent big
bark, with sow and party of
miners, to this place last winter, and
the bark was loaded with coal at very
little cost, and the cargo brought the
spectators considerable profit. One
miner has already squatted on six hun
dred acres of the property, and others
are following his example.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-09-18

and affection for the lost cause was
completed and raised on its pedestal
ready for the unwilling
The day had been declared half hol-
iday by Mayor Tavlor. About the
monument great crowd gathered.
The dedication was preceded by a
parade of several thousand confederate
veterans, escorted by the Louisville Le-
gion of the State Guard. The grafton
was delivered by Gen. Basil w. Duke,
brother-in-law of Gen. John ii. Nor
gan, and one of his staff. His remarks
went deeply to the hearts of the white
haired veterans who stood beside him,
and there was scarcely a man among
them who did not shed tear as the old
times were recalled.
The shaft rises to the height of fifty
feet above a hexagonal base fifteen feet
square. The base is broken into a
fight of three steps. 1t is crowned
with the figure of a soldier, at parade
rest" in confederate regimentals. The
words confederate memorial" stand
out just above the top step and are
fanked on one side by figure of an
artilleryman with raised swab, and on
the other side by an officer about to
draw his sword. Sculptured cannon
balls make ring about the shaft just
above their heads. Under this warlike
necklace is the emblem and motto of
the confederate states of America.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-09-18
Some wholesome perfumes.

A French naturalist has discovered
that many perfumes are not only harm
less, but actually of value to health.
He demonstrates this fact by the re-
suits of an experiment, whereby they
exposed number of disease microbes
to the action of various essential oils
distilled from flowers and plants. Bit
ter almonds, wallfowers, thyme,
lemon and nint proved extremely
deadly, while lavender ranked higher
than either eucalyptus, turpentine or
:amphor.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-09-18
FINE MASONIC TEMPLE.

Soon to BE Erected at st. Louis by the
Brethren of the Craft.
st. Louis is to have a new Masonic
Temple and it will be credit to the
order in Missouri and the city. An or
ganization has been formed by the
leading local masons called the Masons'
Building association, and they have
had plans drawn for building to cost
$3.50, 900. The association has for its
officers the following prominent citi-
zens: Isaac NJ. Mason, president; V. o.
Saunders, wee president; Fl. A. Bios
som, treasurer; John c. Hall, secretary,
and the directors are b. F. Nelson, E.
c. Robinson, ]. b. Farmer, H. M. Pol
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-09-18
SOLDIERS MONUMENT.
Erected at Louisville, KY, In Honor of
the Confederate Dead.

The monument to confederate dead,
erected under the auspicies of the Ken
lucky Women's Monument association,
was dedicated at Louisville, July 80.
The shaft, situated at the intersection
of Third street and the boulevard at d
street, is the result of fifteen years
labor on the part of the women of the
state, who raised upward of SEQ, 900 for
the purpose. 1t was proud day in
their lives when their tribute of love
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-09-18

buff brick, granite and terra Gotta
trimmings. The r-ain entrance will
open into large auditorium with onyx
and marble walls. II is expected that
everything will be in readiness to lay
the corner stone on October /.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-09-18
NEW MASONIC BUILDING, ST. LOUIS.

lard, f. ]. Prosser, John Greenough
and ]. L. Ennis. Four thousand
masons in the city of st. Louis are in
terested in the enterprise. The cap
ital stock of the association is s35O,0OO
and it is the intention to induce every
member in the city to become stock
holder. making use of the money held
in reserve by the subordinate lodges to
purchase stock. The site of the struc-
ture has been selected in Market street
west of Twelfth, directly opposite the
new city hall. The building will be
seven stories in height and halls for
each local lodge will be provided. On
the second floor will be a grand hall,
with banquet-room adjoining, kitchen,
etc. The material of the walls will be
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-09-18
safety OF Coats ana nats.

A practical invention has been intro.
duced in a Berlin restaurant, where
clothes hooks are arranged in such a
way that, after hanging a coat on them,
they can be locked by means of a
snap lock in the upper hook or hat
rack. Regular guests receive key,
while transient visitors have to ask q
waiter To ratnrn their nrnrcnats
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1895-12-30
A BISHOPS ABUSE.
He Denounced Popular Episcopal
Minister as An Unmitigated LIAR
and Not Worthy of His Position"

Placerville, Gala, December %
Great excitement prevails here among
all classes OF people over the abusive
language used by Bishop Wingenfield,
OF the Northern p. E. diocese OF Cali
fornia, in criticising Rev. c. c. Pierce,
rector and for thirty years pastor of the
Episcopal church in this city. Bishop
Wingenfeld, during the morning SER
vice, called a meeting Of the vestry to
determine whether this is parish or
a mission. Then pointing contemptu-
ously to the pastor he said;
If it is a mission we are going to
put this man out. He is not worthy Of
his position"
He furthermore denounced Mr.. Pierce
as an unmitigated liar.
The women comprising the congre-
cation surrounded the pastor within
the chancel crying and attesting their
allegiance to him. Excited crowds
thronged the streets during the meet
ing of the vestry and threatened per-
sonal violence upon the Bishop should
his threatened removal OF Mr.. Pierce
be accomplished.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1895-12-30
A COMBINATION
Arranged for by the Different Organ
izatiOnS of Bi-MetalliStS and the
National Silver Committee, With
Headquarters at Chicago.

Chicago. December 29.-For some
time past negotiations have been pend
ing for complete consolidation of the
American Bi-metallic League. National
Bi-metallic Union and the National Sill
yer Committee. the three principal sill
yer organizations OF the United States,
representing all sections of the cOun-
try. Yesterday these negotiations Gull
minated in an areement by the repre-
Sentatives of the respective Oraniza-
tions by which such consolidation has
been substantially perfected. Nothing
now remains TO be done but a ratifica-
tiOn by the executive committees Of
these ordinations, each actin separ-
ately. which VIII speedily follow.
The consolidated OranizatiOn will be
known as the American Bi-metallic
headquarters will be in Chicago. ar No.
1874 Monroe street. in the offices occu>
pied by the Bi-metallic Union. with
branch offices in Washington. San
Francisco. and perhaps in other cities
both North and South.
L is the purpose Of the united organ
ization to press the campaign Of edu-
cation on behalf Of bi-metallism with
the utmost vigor in al parts of the
country.
a conference Of pronounced silver
men Will be held in Washington on the
22d of January. when a plan Of action
will be outlined which, it is said. will
have an important bearing upon the
political events of next year.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1895-12-30
WANTs Id CONSIDER

Baltimore, Md. December pa dis
paJch from Hagcrstown. Nd. SAYS:
Richard IT, Alvey, Chief Justice Of the
United States Court of Appeals i'm the
District OF Columbia. has been request
ed by President Cleveland to become a
member OF the Venezuelan Commits
sion The request was made on Thurs
day las, i'm Washington. The PROPOSE
ton took Judge Alvey by surprise and
De begged for time to- consider the mat
ter before committing himself. This
The Presiden, granted. and Judge Al
vey now has the matter under consider
alton. He is no his home in Hagers-
town and viii De here until his court
meets ON the first Monday in January.
Tonight Judge Alvey said that he
had not yet fully made up his mind
whether he would accept or not Many
.upCr8r- clses would come up before
the District Ccurt Of Appeals at the jan
u3ry -erm and because Of his heavy
judicial duties. and for other good rea-
sons be hes'uted about Immediately ac-
ceptng the Presidents offer. He is
heartily IN accord. however. with the
Presidents views. and feels under obE-
cations TO further Mr. Cieveland's pol
few"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1895-12-30
WHERE ARB THE POLICE >
Another Big Robbery in an Exclusive New
To-'S House.


New York. December 29.-In addition
10 the robbery OF the $4,000 worth OF
diamonds and jewelry from the Madison
Sousre mansion Of l. Townsend Burden
Friday night. Il now transpires that an
other robbery. similar 20 its mode Of eN-
ecutic1. was committed the same even
ing m the house Of Mrs. Francis NJ.
Barnes. at Nc. 239 Central Park Mes~
at about the same hour az when the
Burden house was robbed. The loss IN
the case of Mrs. Barnes however was
considerably less than that OF the Bur
dens. aggregating not more than SlV'VVV-
Mrs. Barnes had been at dinner WIN
her son n the dining room, and dlScoN-
cred that she had been robbed wheA
sac returned to her own apartment. Her
diamonds and jewelry were in paste
board box in a drawer in her dressing
case. and she found that the TOP OF the
box had been torn or and its contents
stolen while she had been az her DIN
ner. Il is supposed that the thief or
thieves entered the premises by a WIN
dow from the rear
Acting Captain O'Brien sad to-day
tina. he Is working on beth the Burden
and Barnes eases with all The ability
Of the department. but that nothing or
Importance had developed and that no
arrests had been made nus TAR.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1895-12-30
KILLED BY A WOMAN

Circleville. o.. December ED
ward Miller was shot and killed last
night by Mrs. Josephine Pursel. wife
of q farmer living near here. Miller
had been paving attentions to Mrs
Pudsell for some time. much against
her win. Last night Miller went to the
Pursell house i'm an intoxicated condi-
tiOn i'm the absence Of Pursell Being
refused 9dmittancc 20 the house. he
broke down the door. The woman arm
ed herself with a revolver and warned
him to leave. She did not intend to
shoot. She says. but the pistol was ac-
cidentally discharged. and Miller fell
dead with a bullet in his brain. Mrs.
Pursell came here to-day and gave her
self up.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1895-12-30
\ SECRET TREATY
Believed to Exist Between Russia and
Turkey.
An Attempt to Tabulate the Loss
Of Life and Property-Two Thou
sand Five Hundred Villages SAID
TO Have Been Destroyed, Accord
ing to the Turks Themselves.

London. December 3O.-A despatch TO
the Tines from Cons5antinople says:
The latest advices from Zeitoun are
that the insurgents have been reinforced
by 500 men from Gurn and have occu-
pied new positions. Accordingly the
Dragomans of the powers went to the
Porte and offered to negotiate for a
capiJulat.on."
The Daily News COnstantinople cor
respondent says: In response 10 United
States Minister Terrell's request to Con
sui General levitt at Sivas that he
should go TO Marsoyan, Mr.. levitt has
wired ,aat It 5 impossible to leave. as
ANOTHER OUTBREAK
; threa,entng.'
The Graphic publishes a letter from
Lord Raspberry TO a correspondent COM
menJing upon Eng.and's. inactlon n
Armenia N which he says:
i cannot believe that it means in
sincerity or incapac.ty upon the part Of
a powerful government They must
have encountered obstacles of which We
are ignorant. Perhaps they had TO
weight The h.de0us alternative OF ADAM
dOning the Armen.ans or of flcing a
European war. Therefore l must hear
their case before judging them"
\ C0nstancinOple letter in the Times
summarizes and tabulates from consular
and ether sources
THE ARMENIAN MASSACRES
in the last two months. There are
many places from which there are no
details yet, but where known the total
IS $4,000 killed. Turkish statistics give
the killed in the towns at 10000, with
$500 villages destroyed and the number
of killed n them unknown. Ii IS esti-
mated that there are 425, 600 starving.
The correspondent of the Standard at
Con stantinOple says:
Il. VIII be needless to be surprised at
any day at the discovery of a secret
treaty between Russia and Turkey A
Russian syndicate strongly supported
by the embassy has offered 10 replenish
the Turkish treasury N return for the
concession Of a petroleum monopoly"
THE DEVASTATION DETAILED.
Amesbury. Mass, December 29.-Rev.
II. A. Santakean, until tire months
ago pastor of the Second Church at
HarpoOt. Armenia, has just returned to
this city, and to-day gave the Asso-
ciated Press correspondent the contents
of a letter from HarpOOt in relation TO
the massacre at Marsovan on Novem-
Der 10, which states that several hun
dreds were killed. the girls college
burned, ten houses plundered and a
number Of Armenian stores burned. AT
the present time there are no schools
or churches in the town, which con-
tains 1000 Armenian families.
Mr. Santakian graduated from the
Andover, Mass. Theoloical Seminary
in 1889, and has passed the time since
in Armenia He says:
81 do not think the present Red Cross
movement will be a success, unless
backed by the United States overn-
ment The trouble has been brewing
since 1882. and it was only last year
that the Turks made an attempt to
burn the missionary buildings at Har-
poot."
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1895-12-30

London. December 30.-A Berlin dis
patch to the Standard says:
Mr. Poultney Bigelow had an inter
view lasting several hours on Sunday
with Dr. MIGUEL, Prussian Minister Of
Finance. which has Occasicned much
talk. It is quite untrue, however, tina.
he presented the government an ulti-
matum on the subject Of the Insurance
companies"
Il was stated several days ago that
Mt Bigelow was not acting as the rep
resenta,ive CT the United States govern
ment IN Germany, but that he spoke fer
the insurance companies.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1895-12-30
SUITS AGAINST TIE b. & o.

Milwaukee. Wis. December pa
number OF suits IN att2chmen, and gar
n.sleement have been started in the
STATE courts here against the Baltimore
d. Ohio. by the Northern Pacific Rail
road 10 secure a settlement Of the lat
.er's claims in Chicago terminal leases.
The sheriff has not yet secured q ser
Wee OF Che papers, and the details Of the
SUITS are Kept secret 1t is thought that
whatever property is owned in WiscOn-
SIN by the Baltimore < Ohio Company
viii De seized.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1895-12-30
WENT SKArING FIRST

Milwaukee, Wis, December 29.-Wal-
ter c. Saner, the well known profess
sional bicycle rider, and Miss Katherine
Kotzenberg, of Chicago, were secretly
married on Friday night by the Rev.
Father McGin They were on their
way to the river to skate with friends
when they quietly slipped away, were
married and later joined the skating
party. Late that niht they announced
the wedding to their parents, who,
though they expected the marriage,
were surprised that they should have
married without their knowledge.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1895-12-30
LITTLE WORK
For the Senate During the Coming
Week-Lodge TO Speak on the
Monroe Doctrine To-Day - The
Revenue Bill

Washington. December 29.-The pro-
gramme in the Senate Monday is to per-
fec. the reorganization Of the commit
tees. lis.en 20 a speech by Senator Lodge
On the Monroe doctrine. to refer the
bond bin 10 the Finance Committee, and
then adjourn over until Thursday, I'M
less the House cen be prevailed upon to
adjourn over until the following Mon
day. In case Of a session on Thursday
there VIII. in all probability. be q slim
attendance. WITH another adjournment
un-il Monday. the 6th Of January The
adjOurnment over. IS almost certain, un-
less. fnsncial debate should be uneX-
pec;adly sprung.
some Of the members Of the Finance
Committee have expressed the hope th3-
the revenue bin might be reported IN
some shape by Thursday, and if it
should more or less talk in the Senate
would occur.
The organization of the committees
VII proceed through the adoption Of 4
resolution for the appointment Of the
Is, which Senator Mitchell VII offer,
embracing Republican and Populist as
siglments. rs made by the Republican
caucus. and the Democratic assign
ments. as made by the Democratic eau
Gus. It is not known yet whether m
aye and nay vote VII be demanded. If
such a demand is Tnde, it s presumed
that the Pcpul,s,s VIII either vote with
the Republicans or refrain from voting
altogether. Senator Allen VIII explain
The position OF the Pcpul!sts with re-
gard to organization when the question
comes up.
The programme IS fer an immediate
adjournment on Tuesday until Friday.
and from Friday I'LL Monday, January
Gen.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1895-12-30

an eye 3od oitv on the eontinetnt, where a
eDl@'e ,,., U,ey vet alive. wts solamnly
poor M ", IL 10 margin of tfhe grave in
usneIeu " Ia Ia r,hnea inte0iment would
Droau , uayi Oh bowe occrrr6d, save for
undouo1euiy nc, 81 bvsta Jders."
the hIeTpOsl'iol 80 u t1a1rv Laurens, first
me uausI'e ~, "a hr,ori, ban Congress,
president VI oio - ~ out as dead
when an lnlanC w., "s % 1.-THE room was
opened for ventilation IL L cen Oh
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1895-12-30

London. December S0-A Melbourne
dispatch to the Times says that a ship
ment Of 1000 tons of California wheat
has arrived at Sidney. The stock of
ola Victorian wheat. together with the
orders already placed in California.
will cover the net deficiency for Aus
tralia.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1895-12-30

London. December 30.-The Chronicle
says: Lord Dur-aven's failure to in
cr.minl,e Defenders owners or crew
IS complete. He may now IN cold blood
rdec. the. he has done more to breed
bad bleed between the two nations than
President Cleveland and Secretary Oh
ney combined"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1895-12-30
WE'RE MARRIED

GAINESVILLE. Wis. December 29.-Mrs.
Irene Foeckler. late private secretary to
Frances r. Willard, and John X. Hollo-
we'll were married here last night. Mr..
Hallowell is a mine expect and has an
Office in the Masonic Temple, Chicago.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1895-12-30
THE LARGFsT IN TIE WORLD.

Milwaukee. Wis. December 29.-Sup-
er.ntendent Martin. of the Flint and
Pere Marquette line. said tonight his
company has let a contract for the
building Of the largest ear ferry in the
world. The new ferry VIII not be
ready until next October. and VIII ply
between Man.towoc and Lud;ngt0n.
The steamer VIII COS. 100000, viii
have three screws. and will carry thirty
cars. The length Of the steamer be-
tween perpsnd,culars viii be 331 feet,
and her overall .eng,h $50 feet.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1895-12-30
Conform.ng to its past custom, The

Conforming to its past custom, the
wheeling & Lake Erie Railway will sell
local excursion tickets from all stations
and through excursion tickets over prln-
.c;Dal connecting lines. Excursion tick
e-s will also be sold by connecting lines
n points on and via the Wheeling &
lake Ere Railway. When purchasing
tirle.s ask for the New Wheeling Time
card taking effect December Sth, 1895.
JAMES VI. HALL,
General Passenger Agent.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1895-12-30

Milwaukee. VS.. December 29.-The
Western Base Ball League will NEE,
tomorrow In this city for the purpose
OF completing IT'S circle for 1896. Grand
Rapids Will probably De admitted.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1895-12-30

yiyed the supposed corpse and rect.
her 20 her family This produced VIC o.e
a profound impression on Lauren ~, JUG
he made will, in which he INN nm ,l'
his children to cremate his bojr W.
solemn duty, so great was his dr.
living interment. 1'