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The record-union., 1895-08-05
Action Looking to the Formation
Of a Union of Republics,
WITH GUATEMALA EXERCISING THE
DOMINANT INFLUENCE
Leads to Riot, During Which
Score of People We're Shot Down
by Soldiers Who Had Been Called
Out to Quell the Disturbance.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 4.-Private ad-
vices received from Guatemala this even
ing indicate that sensational develop
ments, affecting possibly the future of
Central America. may be expected within
tho next thirty days. These advice5 state
that President Barrios of Guatemala has
formed a secret alliance with Costa Rlca,
looking to the formation OF a union OF all
the Central American States, with Guat9-
mala exercising the dominant influence
i'll the new federation. Tho first step i'll
this programme will be the downfall OF
The present Boui!Ia administration in
Honduras and the appointment of his
successor in the person Of Marco Soto.
This lasi- named gentleman is favor
able to the proposition, and II the pres
ent plans are perfected so that he may,
10y coup q etat, assume the Presidential
Office, the assistance OF Honduras can be
ODtuined in the plan for a federation OF
five States, and Nicaragua and Salvador
will thus it is claimed, be compelled 10
join with the other republics as Il matter
OF self-interest. Marco soto filled iur Il
numb Der OF years the office OF President OF
Honduras. tIe owed his elevation 10 the
Chief Magistracy to the powerful ald OF
General kufiuo BarrOs. who was then
the Dictator of Guatemala and easily the
great political and military force III Gem
tral America.
When Barrios made war on Salvador,
Soto refused to cooperate with him.
Barros at once incited a revolution IN
Honduras. Through his aid the revolu-
tiOnists were successful and Soto was
overpowered. Subsequently Barrios was
killed. and his ambitious scheme oi g
Central american union, with himself as
the central figure, came 10 naught.
The Presidency OF GuatanIaia IS now
filled by another member OF the Barrios
family, a nephew OF the distinguished
Dictator. 1t is claimed, without any
qualification, that following the example
OF his uncle, be will again use bis III
fiuence to place Soto in the Presidency OF
honduras. Those who are familiar with
the present conditions in the little Latin
\ nerican republics say that d new revo-
luton can be easily started IN Honduras,
composed OF the dissatisfied elements
now out of power, with soto at their
head, and that those, with such assistance
as Honduras and Costa Rica, will prac-
tically dominate the situation.
President BarriOS Is more desirous OF
this new alliance, inasmuch as at present
Honduras, Nicaragua and Salvador are
now closely allied.
The record-union., 1895-08-05

Business Portion of Town Burned.
BERLIN Md. Aug. ALL the busi-
ness portion of this town was destroyed
by fire tonight. Many residences were
also destroyed. Loss about S200,00
The record-union., 1895-08-05

Passenger Train Wrecked Near Phoe-
uiyviita- NIpoiuia
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-12-08

thoroughly her strange life. Nobody knows
how many times she has crossed the ocean
since she took up her home on the bound
ing biilow," but her long experience has
made her good sailor, and she knows all
about the ship and the handling of her in
storm and calm.
Why Mrs. Carson did not make the pres
ent trip on the Lucania the people On the
ship do not know and are making sur
misses regarding the unusual occurrence.
1t is supposed that some important bust
ness connected with her property caused
this break in her life. 1t IS confidently ex-
pected that she viii be aboard next trip,
for she has shown no inclination TO change
her boarding house. 1t is possibly that
Mrs. Carson has gone to inspect some 9TH
er ship, with an idea of moving, but the
Lucania's people do not think it proba-
BILE Mrs. Carson spends her money liber-
ally, and, il Is said, has announced her
intention of getting rid of all she conven-
iently can. so that the heirs she so much
dislikes viii not have so much to enjoy
after her death. She is an Englishwoman,
it should be said, and her property is in
England. one of the Lucania's people said
yesterday: Il do not know why Mrs. Car
son did not come this trip. / am sure. 1t
must have been something very import
ant to keep her ashore Only twice before
has she missed a trip since the ship was
launched, and we miss her very much"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-12-08
SIZE LIVES ON THE OCEAN.
Rich Mrs. Carson Has boarded There
Several Years.
From the New York Press.

From the New York Press.
For the third time since she began her
trips in 1893 the Cunard steamship Lu-
cania came in here on Friday without
having Mrs. Carson on board, and it
was an event in the history of the steam
er. 1t did not seem like the same YES
sci with this strange boarder absent
Any one in search of a good boarding
house might get some points from Mrs.
Carson-address the North Atlantic
Ocean. The old song tells of Home
on the Rolling Deep but Mrs. Carson
is probably the only person whose home
is really there. Officers and sailors go
down to the sea in ships to do business
on the great deep" and have their homes
on shore, but Mrs. Carson has her home
on the sea- and only goes ashore for
business or pleasure. Her present hoat-
ing home is the Cunard steamship Lu-
cania, and she is greatly attached TO II.
For just how many years Mrs. Carson
has been making her home on the North
Atlantic nobody seems to know exactly,
but she was going back and forward be-
tween New York and Liverpool for some
time before the Lucania set forth Tor
When the big Cunarder was launched
Mrs. Carson inspected her and concluded
to take board on her. She selected a
and Penates therein, settled down com
fortably to enjoy her new home.
me l<uGauld Is now III i4El NNtiAtg -Sl2A III
round trip; that is, she has crossed the
ocean flfty-one times. only twice before
the present trip has Mrs. Carson been alb
sent from the steamer when she plunged
the ocean blue" Therefore she has
crossed the ocean forty-six times on the
Lucania For two years the ship has been
her floating home. She has been on deck
in the gentle breezes of summer and the
fierce gales of winter; has seen the beauty
of the sights of starlight and moonlight,
and the sights of darkness and storm.
Sometimes, when the vessel is in port, she
goes TO a hotel for day or two; more Of
ten she does not leave the ship, for she is
a steady boarder.
OF the reasons for Mrs. Carson's choice
of a boarding house, only the bare out
lines are known. She is supposed to be
widow She IS known TO be a woman OF
means and to cordially dislike and distrust
the relatives to whom her property viii
20 uDon her death. She does not want TO
be where they can get al her, and she
does like the sea. So, instead Of going 10
some out-of-the-Way place on the CONT
nent to live, where she would be lonesome.
she chooses the Atlantic ocean as her
home and the Lucan.a as her boarding
house.
Then she has the benefit Of the salt sea
air, which may prolong her life beyond
that OF her waiting relatives She has the
luxury OF salt water baths all the year
round, good attendance and hOuntiful
table SHE also has plenty or company,
and forms pleasant acquaintance among
the passengers who come ana go across
the ocean ferry.
Mrs. Carson Is about i5 years ola, and is
slight iu person Size ~ NomAh oi tuucA-
ton and refinement, and seems 20 ENJOY
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-12-08

Holiday Always lower In price and
Handkerchiefs. better value for your money
than any one else gives. This year our
stock is the largest and best chosen assert.
ment we ever knew OF.
Linen, hand embroidered, same as
we get regularly soc apiece for. 35c
White Embroidered and Scalloped,
all pure linen. ..,....................5O SOC
Hand Embroidered All Linen
Handkerchiefs ..................4g c
Irish Linen, Hand Worked, Seal
Hoped and Embroidered Handker-
cuNtAS sss.ss..s.......sss.sss .J6c
ii oliday From g. so up TO $1,000 each
Umbrellas Every known handle, every nov
city for Ladies', Gentlemen. Boys or Girls
26-inch Ladies' English Gloria, ster-
iiilB ndnule. .3l 80
Ladies' or Mems SILK Umbrellas
gold or silver handles. ............$250
Gentlemen's 26 and &-inch Umbrel-
las, natural wood or silver trim
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-12-08

Christmas For women The last two weeks
Gloves has seen remarkable glove selling
All broken lines and sizes have been filed up
with bran new Gloves for the holidays.
Ahuttnn SUICIDES Stitched Backs. ........ 75c
Real Kid Gloves, large pearl buttonssI 90
a.button Pique Gloves, all colors, heavy
embroidered backs. ...............,...s1 50
GentIemen's Pique Kid Gloves, fleece
lined, all new colors, usual sl.75 gloves.si 40
Holiday Mems Japanese Silk Initial
Handkerchiefs. cd Handkerchiefs, usual SOC
one-2oc.
Ladies' and Misses Colored Bordered &c
Ladies' Scalloped Handkerchiefs 80. 12Hc
Ladies' initiated andkerchiefs. ........ Zoe
Ladies' Union Linen Handkerchief
hand embroidered and scolloped. $3.50 5c
Main Floor, Center
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-12-08
OWEN WISTER TALKS.
PAREs THE WEST AND THE
EAST.

Zig Game and Rancho Life-Wister
and other Philadelphia LiterRti-A
New Movement in Letters-SOme
Types of Western Character.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-12-08

Silk For Holiday Pres
Dresses ents always well
come gift. Here are hun
dreds of beautiful Silk Pat
terms, in dress lengths, from
$500 to $500 a Dress.
4sinch Gold and Silver Tinselled Even
ing Gauzes as. .............. Csc yard
Striped Novelty Silks, evening shades.
500 Black Brocaded Taffetas - zoe yard
a. 80 Black 3rOcade eros de Paris -. 81 90
Regular O. % and Oh. 35 Cameo and Cha
meleon Silks Observation-Disclosures. 81 90 yard
Black Duchess Brocades for skirts
......... ...............Sl20 TO so 90 yard
Every New Velvet Novelty at this counter
Main Aisle, Left.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-12-08
schIatter's Magic Copper Rod.

FTOm Inc Chicago IrIDuno.
Trinidad, Colo. Dec. 1.-Healor Schlat
ter is now carrying a curious copper rod
lie claims IL Is a gift from above. pos
sessing magic power and guards IL teal
Ously.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-12-08

n the writer OF an advertisement has
not clear idea Of what he desires 90 say
the reader Wii have q very misty notion
of what has been said,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-12-08

superb Quadrupe Plate guaranteed;
Siiverware. same makes as your find in the
Jewelry Stores marked much higher.
N"PhliA iNiiis9'..'' 's'..................t9c
Bon Bon Baskets .........,.........$3.4s
lea fots....... ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 40
Coffee Pots, Syrup Pitchers and Trays.
Butter Dishes, etc, all handsomely chas-
ed engraved and embossed and satin and
polished finish
Main Aisle, Center
Silver You save at least % per cent. on Sill
Jewelry. yer Spoons, Pocket Knives, Buckles,
Garter Clasps, Hair Pins. Bracelets, Stick
z ms, by buying them here
Main Floor, Left.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-05
DISEMBOWELLED.
Attempt of an. Anarchist to Slay Miae Operator Reacts With Terrible Ef-
 feet Upon Himself.

Paris, Aug. 4.-News has been received here of a dastardly attempt to murder NJ. Vuillemin, the managing director of the coal mines at Anche, eight miles from Douai, in the department of Nord. monster banquet had been prepared for the celebration today of the comple- tion of the fiftieth year of M. Vuillemin's connection with the mines. After mass had been celebrated this morning M. Vuillemin, surrounded by party of en- gineers and shareholders in the mines. was standing under the church porch, when an anarchist miner named Camille de Coux, who had been dismissed from the service of the company after the strike of 1893, approached and fired five shots from revolver at him. Three of the bullets took effect, one striking M Vuillemin in the cheek, another in the hand and another in the back, infiicting serious, but not dangerous wounds. After emptying his revolver de Coux was pre- pairing to throw a bomb, which he had concealed about his person, when by some means the internal machine ex- ploded prematurely, disemboweling the would-be murderer and hurling his writh- ing dody distance of feet. Ten of the bystanders were slightly injured by the explosion. De Coux was carried to the mayoralty house. but died immediately after he arrived there. The attempt upon M. Vuillemin's life has created a most in- tense excitement throughout the dis trict
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-05
CAMPOS HEMMED IN.
STARTLING NEWS EXPECTED FROM CUBA
Communication Cut 0ff-ln an Engagement the Captain-Genera Had Close
 Call-Spies Hanged.

New York, Aug. 4.-Estrada Palma, the Cuban delegate, made the following ofii- cial statement yesterday:
 We believe that Gen. Martinez Cam pos is hemmed in, unable to move until endorsements reach him, and we have received informat ton that the reserves he called for from Santiago, Santa Clara and other places have been intercepted and held back My correspondent, writ ing from Manzaninallo," Senor Palma continued, places Campos' force at 5000 men, including those ill and wounded, and estimates that not more than thlrd are fit for fighting. Both Antonio and Jose Maceo are outside of Bayamo with more than 5000 well armed insurgents
 "I can assure all that the next news from Bayamo will be of startling na- ture.
 '"rhe Spanish press in Cuba, with the exception of three papers, are showing a disposition to accord us fair treatment. This is a great point gained for to win we must have the aid of the press. In the ten years war the entire spanish press was against us.
 "The report that General Campos son was wounded in the battle of Valenzuia, which was at first strenuously denied, has been confirmed, the fact having been published in the Havana Express and re- published in the newspapers Of Madrid.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-05

the La Touraine at quarantine this morn ing it was learned that an accident had occurred which resulted in the stoppage of the port engine for thirty hours, the steamer proceeding under the starboard engine for thirty hours at reduced speed.
 On Wednesday. July l, about o'clock in the afternoon a jarring grinding sensa- tion was felt, making the after part of the great steamer tremble. Captain Sante1li ordered the engines stopped inn mediately When the La Touraine lost her headway life boats were lowered and dropped under the stern to examine the screws. It was found that some of the plates on the after part between the screws had started and the port screw on each revolution was striking against them. As the starboard screw seemed to move clear of all Instructions Captain Santelli decided to- work that screw only. The life boats were taken aboard and the steamer proceeded at reduced speed for thirty hours. Later the port engine was again started. but both engines were under reduced speed. It is believed that the La Touraine will be hauled out of the dry dock to repair the damage to the plates. The La Touraine left Havre July 27 with 512 passengers.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-05

reached me only this morning. I do not care in any way to reopen this disagree able matter, especially so as l have now let the whole thing pass out of my mind and never even think of it. To reopen it would only revive unpleasant things, and the affair has taken just that course that seems to me best for all concerned. You may rest assured it will not prejudice me against you in the result of your ex- animation for your degree, and as l can see no good can come to any one. I must decline further entertaining the question. Dr. Herdman and myself are agreed in our conclusions. Very respectfully, etc.,
 E. s. DUNSTER.
 The other papers in the box comprise diploma from the Gilmanton, N. H.. academy, under date oGolSs1; a certiii- cate showing that he had finished a course in electro-t therapeutics, one from the University of Michigan showing that he had passed his examination in materia medica and therapeutics and also a di- ploma from the University of Michigan. On some of these documents are often penciled words. On the academy diplo- ma, One round higher" on the certifi- cate, "A little higher;" on the Michigan diploma, Still higher"
 That he was once a Knight of Honor is evidenced by a receipt for quarterly dues to January, 1883, issued by the financial reporter of Lodge No. BPS of that order
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-05
A Southern Ministers Call.

Chicago, Aug. 4.-The Rev. John H. Boyd of Charlotte, N. C.. has ac- cepted call to the First Presbyterian church at Evansville, and will occupy the pulpit left vacant by the resignation of the Rev D. N. Hills. It is not yet known when he will enter upon his new duties.
 The Rev. John H. Boyd is native of Jackson, Miss. He is S5 years of age, and received his education at Princeton, N. J. Soon after leaving college he ac- cepted charge at the Second Presby terian church at Memphis, Tenn. Three years later he was called to Charlotte. He is said to be remarkably eloquent pulpit orator
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-05
SHIPPED AS CRATES ARE.
Three Little Immigrants With Tags to
 Tell Their Destinations.

New York, Aug. 4.-Three children, tagged like prize chickens at a fair, ar rived as immigrants on the Hamburg American stamship Venetia. Gustaf and Mary Lingonblad are sister and brother and are going to Milwaukee to live with their uncle, Alexander Anderson, of No 3552 Parkhill avenue. That information was in plain sight on the big cardboard tags around the necks of the youngsters Gustaf is IA years old, but as he cannot speak English he Is of little use as pro- tector to his 9-year-old sister. Their friends in the old country must have had great trust in the good heart of Uncle Sam. for besides the railroad tickets the children had but 50 cents.
 Another traveller in this liliputian tour ist party was Kristina Wilhelmina Lind quist, 10 years of age. She, too, was tag ged for immediate shipment to her brother, Franz A. Lindquist, a farmer of Braddock, Pa. Another address on her tag was P. G. Hahn, No. 297 Forty-fourth street, Pittsburg, Penn. The children were forwarded to the addresses on their tags.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-05
AN AWFUL SEA 0F FLAMES Sprague, Wyoq Has Been Wiped
 Out by Fire. LOSS IS 0'-:R A MILLION How the Hung ,ss1fongues of Flame Licked
 ne Buildings OIL TA"k1SS'"TTfH E BURNING FLUID The Immense Car Shops and Round Houses of the Northern Pacific Re- duced 10 Ashes-The Bremen
 Were Powerless.
LOSS IS o'S.R A MILLION
OIL TANKS z ScATTER BURNING FLUID

Spokane, Wyo., Aug. 4.-Sprague, the county seat of Lincoln county, and the division point and location of the North ern Pacific car shops, and having a pop ulation of 5000, was almost destroyed by fire yesterday. A high wind, amounting almost to hurricane, was blowing at the time and the fire swept over the town with resistless fury, destroying over $1,000, 900 worth of property in two hours time.
 The fire broke out in a livery stable on the south side of the railroad track, and from here the flames swept across the north side and within half an hour both sides of the track were a seething mass of flames.
 On the north side the depot was the first to go, and from there the flames spread to the railroad headquarters building, ice houses, hotels and railroad restaurants, taking everything in the shape of building. From the starting point another tongue of fire began to lick up the buildings of the south tracks, First two blocks of frame buildings fac ing the tracks went like flash and the immense car shops and round house next took fire. Several of the engines were gotten out in time to save them before the round house fell in, burying three others. The huge oil tanks in the rear of the shops exploded, scattering the burn ing oil around and served to spread the fire to the business portion of the town. The firemen were powerless to stay the awful sea of flames and within an hour every business house, with the exception of three small stores, and the First Ma tional bank was in ashes.
 Very little, if any. merchandise was seved Last night many of the citizens were homeless. A special train left here last night carrying food and tents to the sufferers. The fire may be a death blow to Sprague, as it is possible the Northern Pacific will its shnrS hero
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-05
AT lo2 MILES AN HOUR.

An Engine on the Pennsylvania Beats the
 Worlds Record.
 Wilmington, Del, Aug. An taking train on the Pennsylvania railroad to Washington yesterday Engineer Frede- rick, with engine No. 92, made the run from London park to the navy yard, a distance of thrty-five and half miles, in thirty-three and a half minutes The five and onc-tenth miles between Landover and Anacosta were covered in three min- utes, a rate equal to 102 miles per hour. This, it is claimed, beats the record for rapid travel on railroads. Engine No @ is new one recently sent from the AL toona shops.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-05
Lightning's Deadly Work.

Altoona Pa. Aug. 4.-During a heavy thunder storm this afternoon a large barn belonging to David Bell, on the outskirts of this city, was struck by lightning and burned together with its contents. About the same time wandering family from Williamsport, Pa, sought shelter under tree near Duncansville. The tree was struck and one of the family, named John Miller, killed. The mother, Mrs. Miller, was so badly injured, burned by the electric fluid. that 1t is thought she will die. Two other members of the fam fly, boy and girl. were seriously shocked
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-05
CLERK HIT TT WITH A HAMMER
And There Was Terrific Explosion-It
 Was an Infernal Machine.

hlo lHefe was a EIAplOS1On
 Was an Internal Machine.
 Detroit, Mich. Aug. 4.-Last evening box about 1 foot square was delivered by an express man at the house of D. w. H. Morland, a member of the water commits sion. and prominent official. The fami- ly was suspicious of the contents of the box and ordered it conveyed into the back yard MT. Morland inspected the box, but refused to open it. William Tackesburg, delivery clerk. happened along and volunteered to open the box He went at it with hammer, MT. Nor land standing in the back ground. Sud denly there was terrific explosion. The clerk received the full force of the 1n- fernal machine, which 1t proved to be His face and hands were badly burned An examination showed that the box was loaded with nitro-glycerine and was strong enough to have killed dozen men By some lucky chance the machine did not explode with full force. Morland claims that his enemies are attempting to destroy him. There is nothing to iden- tify the sender.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-08-05
such as it is not right to have sold in

such as it is not right to have sold in Germany.
 The official Berlin correspondent an- nounces that American pork, hams and sausages imported into Germany must henceforth be stamped and microscopi- cally examined besides undergoing the regular inspection.
 The Metz garrison will celebrate the anniversary of the battles fought in that vicinity in the Franco-Prussian war by solemn field services on August Is, held on the Metz battlefield. This ceremony will be followed by the decoration of the graves of the fallen Prussian soldiers, accompanied by the beating of tattoo, and in the evening the heights around Metz will be illuminated.
 The diamond cutters in Hesse-Nassau have gone on a strike to enforce their demand for an increase of 10 per cent in their wages