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Birmingham age-herald., 1895-03-08
SHROUDED IN MYSTERY Is the Disappearance of Rev. John
 Owen Bache,
THE NEW YORK MANAGER
Of the Union Central Insur- ance Com pany-His Com
 panion's Condition.

NEW YORK, March 7.-No news has yet been received concerning the whereabouts of Rev. John Owen Bache, the New York manager of the Union Central Life Insur- apee company Of Cincinnati, who disap- peared last Thursday. Lawyer Robert J. Hare said this morning that he had acted as lawyer for Bache. ''He called on me, o he said, ''last Thursday and asked me to sue the makers of the notes mentioned in the papers. I do not remember the amounts of the three notes. The notes were given to the company, and Bache, in accordance with his custom, had them transferred to his account and had given his own notes in exchange. I cannot un- derstand the case at all; Bache was such a drank and was always so precise in all money matters.''
 The case of Dr. Boyle, who accompanied Bache from New York to Boston on the Fall River boat, is nearly as mysterious as that of Bache. He can give no good ac- count of his movements, and he arrived at home yesterday in an exceedingly nervous conditiou.
 Dr. Boyle insists that Beche tried to get him to drink out of bottle of liquor while in his state room on the Boston boat, and threatened to turn him out when he re- fused. I
 Boyle is the only man, in the opinion of President Pattison, who can explain the mystery. s'It is a question with me whether he is telling the truth or not, - said President Pattison. 1T believe that he thinks he is. His condition, however, |, is such that but little weight can be at tached to anything he says. am con- vinced that foul play is the cause of Mr. Bache's absence.'
 President John N. Pattison came on from Cincinnati and took possession of the miss ing man 8 desk and papers,
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-03-08
FIRE IN THE HOLD.

BosToN, March Fire was discovered last night in the main hold of the British steamer Naparima, Captain Cruchy, which arrived here yesterday afternoon from Cardinas and Matanas, and anchored in the stream. A stream of water was directed into the hold and the tug boat William H. Galison, which was towing the four inasted schooner Mount Hope up the har- bor, was hailed and got line of hose on board and pumped water into the vessel 8 hold for over two hours, when the fire was extinguished. The damage is not known at present, but it is thought that the cargo of sugar is seriously injured by water, while the damage to the vessel is thought to be slight. Her cargo is valued at $126, mn
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-03-08
PETER OAKS ON TRIAL
AT NEW ORLEANS CHARGED WITH AT

AT NEW ORLEANS CHARGED WITH AT
 TEMPTED SHIP BURNING.
 NEW ORLEANS. March 7.-The case of Peter Oaks came mp before Commissioner Wright this morning. It will be remem- bered that Oaks was arrested some time ago on the charge of an attempt at ship burning at Southport. A vessel was lying there loading with cotton, and it is said that Oaks was seen secreting combustible material in one end of bale that was to be stored on board the ship.
 The first witness called was William Van maneau, watchman of the wharf at Southport. He testified that he did not know Oaks personally, and saw him for the first time on the day of his arrest. He ssw Oaks walking up and down the wharf, snd finally Saw him put his hand down
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-03-08
With Fire on Board the Govern
 ment Transport Fern.
IT WAS A LIFE STRUGGLE
As Four Hundred Pounds Of Powder Were Dangerously
 Near the Flames.

BOSTON, March 7.-Fire started ou board the United States transport Fern during her trip from Philadelphia to the Boston navy yard, where she arrived last nighi ], and it was only by many hours of hard fighting on the part of the officers and crew that the flames were kept from the magazine, where AGO pounds of powder was stored.
 Tuesday night the Fern was of Highland light, near Cape Cod, when at 10 o'clock flames broke out in the captains cabin. The fire spread with such rapidity that in a few minutes after the alarm was given the entire cabin was a mass of flames. Almost all the members of the crew were in their hunks iu the forward part Of the vessel.
 All hands were called and a systematic fight against the flames was begun. The stiff head breeze that was blowing, aug mented by the motion of the vessel, caused heavy draft through the cabin, and the flames continued 10 spread. The powder magazine, in which was stored 200 pounds of smokeless powder, was situated directly below the cabin.
 Lieutenant Commander Bicknell and h is officers realized that it was fight for their lives. Officers and crew were beaten back again and again, but rallied each time in the face of the fiery flames. A heavy sea was running, and the rocking of the vessel added to the difficulty of fighting the fire. The fire burned through the upper deck and the flames, famed by the wind, leaped many feet into the air. It was several hours before the flames were under control, and almost every one of the officers and crew were more or less scorched by the fire.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-03-08
BROWNSVILLE CHAT.

BLouNTsvILLE, March 6.-[Special Cor. respondence. ]-Our town has bright pros- pects for the future. Our enterprising people are determined to rebuild the col- 1ege.
 Prof. B. c. Bynum is rebuilding Royal college, which was destroyed by fire last winter.
 Our dy lmy line from Blountsville to Bangoy 4s almost 8 certainty. This will put Us right in the center of the world When we get all this-and we hope to have 1t soop-we will invite our big sister, Bir- mingham, up to see us and spend the day.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-03-08
AN ANONYMOUS LETTER.

HAvERHILL, Mass, March 7.-The Catholics of this city are excited over an anonymous letter which Rev. James O'Donerty, pastor of St. James church found unaer his door this morning. The letter stated that the church would be blown up by dynamite next Sunday and that Father O'Doherty would be shot on sis ht by the sender of the letter. Rev. Father O,Doherty believes that the letter is the work of a crank, but will place Watchmen in the church.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-03-08
NOW FOR STATEHOOD.

SALT LAKE, Utah, March 7.-The con stitutional convention yesterday elected permanent officers with John Henry Smith as their head, as agreed upon by the republican caucus Tuesday. The demo- crats made no nominations and the elec- tions of officers was mostly by acclama- tion. The following resolution was adopted:
 Resolved, That we, ,-the delegates of the constitutional convention for and in be- half of the people of the proposed state of Utah, do hereby declare that we adopt the constitution of the United States.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-03-08
A DISGUSTING FIND.

SEATTLE, Wash. March 7.-Seattle has been agog with excitement Tor the past few days over report that the dead bodies of two infants and a Chinanan had been found in The main water reservoir in the most aristocratic portion of the city. The story was not credited at first, but it is case, workmen employed in cleaning out the reservoir being authority for the state. :. ment. The bodies were flsshless, and had evidently been in the reservoir for some time.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-03-08
INDIANS RAMPANT.

STATE OF SoNoRo, Mex, March :. A courier has just arrived here, and brings news of another outbreak by the Yaqui ln- dians. Last Monday band of about fifty hostile braves left their rendezvous in the mountains and struck through the Yaqui river valley. They attacked a number of ranches and killed seven persons, among the victims being two women. Large quantities of grain were burned.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-03-08
A HEAVY DEFICIT.

LONDON, March 7.-An examination of the estimates submitted to the house of commons for the operation of the British postal telegraph department for the year ending March 31, 1895, shows growing deficiency. The actual deficiency for the previous year was about s2, 400, ,000. This terest charges on stock created for the purchase of the telegraphs. The deficit for the current year, including the same charges, is estimated to be g, 700, ,OOO, or an increase of $500 900, although the gross re- ceipts from teleerams are expected to show an increase of about $450, GOO.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-03-08
ALMOST A FATALITY.

OXFORD. March 7.-[Special Correspond ence. ]-Will Mattison, farmer living mile below town, drove his horses into Choccolocco creek yesterday, and the creek was capsized and Mattison and his sister, young lady just grown, were thrown into the water about 15 feet deep. Aftsr considerable difficulty Mattison succeeded in rescuing his half drowned sister. About this time @ young man came up and swan in and cut one of the horses loose from the. wagon, the other horse having been drowned,
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-03-08
FORWARDED THE BODIES.

authorities for Zinacantec, in the state Of Mexico, have forwarded 10 the fudge of Toluca the bodies of five unfortunate wood choppers and watchmen of San Pedro, Tejalpa farm. They were frozen to death during the recent cold spell which made
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-03-08
ROBERT II. BULGER.

Mir. Robert H. Bulger died early yester- day morning at the residence of his brother-in law, c. H. Smith, at Wood lawn. For the past two years he has been in bad health and yesterday morning death claimed him. The cause of his death was paralysis of the stomach. MT. Bulger was native of Wetumpka, but has lived in Birmingham for number of years. He was at one time assistant postmaster of this city. The funeral will take place this afternoon at 3:30 o'clock from the residence of MT. c. il. Smith. Iuterment at Oak Hill cemetery. Deceased leaves a wife and several children.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-03-08
PUT OFF THE FLOOR.

ALBANY, N. Y., March 7.-Commodore Elbridge I. Gerry of New York city was ordered put off the assembly floor in.open session by Speaker Fish this morning. Gerry, as president of the Children's socie- ties in New York city, is here in the inter- est of tue whipping post hiIl, which was introduced at his request. The bill pro- vides for padding persons assaulting chil- dren under 16 years of age.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-03-08
EMPLOYE5 GO OUT.

TRENTON, N. J., March 7.--Over three- fourths of the 700 employees in the wooien mills of Samuel K. Wilson quit work last night and this morning because their em- ployer had not restored the second 10 per cent reduction to which they were sub jected last summer. The striking employees declare that they were promised the restora- ton would take effect the first of the year.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-03-08
BLEW HIS HEAD OFF.

DENVER, Col, March TX. A. Hamil- ton, registering from Cheyenne, blew the top of his head of in room in the Ameri- can house this morning. The weapon used was a A. .,aliber revolver. Some letters and a traveiing card of the Order of Railway Conductors were in his pocket, but nothing to show why he committed suicide was dis covered
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-03-08
WOULD WITHDRAW THE BILL.

BERLIN, March "A mass meeting of the Deutsche Reform Verein was held at Litcherfeld today. Deputy Boeckel an- tainly withdraw the anti-revolution bill in consequence of the fact that the govern ment was unable to concede the demands which were being made by the parties holding the fate of the measure in their hor An
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-03-08
MILNEs THE WINNER.

KALAMAZOO, Mich., March 7.--Alfred Milnes of Coldwater was nominated as the republican candidate for congress in the Third district. During the recess deal was fixed up whereby Gardner's strength was swung to Mines, and the Hath ballot resulted: Milnes, 35; Smith, 34. A plat form was then adopted and the convention adiourned
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-03-08
HIS IRAN DRAINED.

BROOKLYN, N. Y., March 7.-Martin J. Connolly, the leader of the late trolley strikers in Brooklyn, who had his brain drained at St. Mary's hospital yesterday, will, the doctors there said this morning, get well. They say he was sui ering from abscess of the brain during the strike, and to this is attributed much of his eccentric conduct at that time.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-03-08
THE STRIKE 0ROWlNQ.

PITTsBURu, March 7.-Reports received at the miners headquarters up to noon in- dlcate that the strike order has been very generally obeyed throughout the Pitts burg district. By tonight 1t is claimed at least 12 900 coal miners will have joined in the demand for an increase of pay. Very few of the mines were in operation today. Thus far the operators have taken no de- cisive action in the matter.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-03-08
AN UGLY FAILURE.

BERLIN, March 7.-The greatest excite- ment was created in Parchim by the fail ure of the Mecklenburg Credit bank at that place. Hundreds of depositors have been ruined and the Peoples Savings bank, a small concern, and two large commercial houses have failed in consequence of the collapaa of the Credit bank.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-03-08
OTIs R. JOHNSON.

RACINE, Wis.,, March 7.-After an ill., ness of several days Otis K. Johnson, the iumberman and capitalist, died here yester- day, aged 80 years. He leaves an estate es- timated as high as $10, GOO, ,000. He was partner of the late Senator stockbridge and Gen. K. A. Alger, and owned millions of dollars worth of property in the Cali fornia redwood country.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-03-08
SENATOR SHOUT RE. ELECTED.

BOISE, Ida. March 7.-George L. Shoup was reelected United States senator today on the first ballot, receiving the entire Nor mon vote. Senator Shoup is receiving the congratulations of his friends, who are legion, in Idaho. He will leave for Wash ington and other points in the east in few days. A grand celebration is being held here tonight in honor of his election,
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-03-08
HAD TO PUT IN TO SHORE.

CHARLESTON, s. C., March LA special to the News ana Courier from Beaufort, N. O., says: During yesterdays gale the schooner Greeuleaf Johnson, Captain Woodruff, lumber laden, bound for New York, put in at Cape Lookout light leaking badly. She had lost her deck load and will probaAblY have to tow. The creN ia safe
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-03-08
GERMANY IN IT.

PARIS, March 7.-Le Journal says Count Munster, German ambassador, has unoffi- cially informed M. Hanotaux, minister of foreign affairs, that Germany will lake part in the French exhibition in 19JO.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-03-08
I. A. SHINGLEuR.

JACKSON, Miss. March 7.-Maj. J. A. Shiugieur one of the most prominent citi- zens of this city, died at hIs residence in this city this morning. He came to this city in 1885 from Columbus, Ga. He was the head of the big cotton firm of J. A. Shingleur & Co. The funeral takes place tomorrow.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-03-08
NO NEW ELECTION NEEDED.

LANSING, Mich., March "A new elec- tion to fill the vacancy caused by the nomi- nation of Lieutensnt- Governor Mines as congressman in the Third district will not be necessary. The statutes provide that the president pro tempore of the senate shall succeed to that position, and Senator J. R. Mclaughlin will fill the vacancy.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-03-08
sMALLPOX RBCORD.

ST. LOUIS, Mo-, March 7.-Six new cases and one death from smallpox was the rec ord during the past twenty -four bours. Five of the new cases were colored people and the sixth white woman. All were located in thickly settled neighborhood. Four prisoners at the work house are suf- ferinR from smallpox.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-03-08
PRINTERS CUT OFF.

WASHINGTON, March 7.-Public Printer Benedict yesterday dismissed 100 employees of the government printing office, major fly of them being competitors. The re- movals were caused by the adjournment of congress, which made a scarcity of work. Other dismissals will follow as the business of the bureau decreases.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-03-08
WHOLE FAMILY KILLED.

LONDON, O., March 7.-At South Lon. don this morning an unemployed plasterer named Taylor, having become Respondent from long idleness, murdered his wife and five children and then killed himself.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-03-08
THE PLYMOUTH ROCK

PANTS COMPANIES FINANCIAL CONDITION
 PROVES TO BE VERY sHAKY.
 BOSTON, March 7.-At a meeting of the creditors of the Plymouth Rock Pants com pany today MT. Miner, chairman of the committee on investigation, who appeared at previous meeting of the creditors, stated that the assets of the concern nominally
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-03-08
RALLIED TO PAS3.

ALBANY, N. Y., March 7.-In the assem- bly, today Aseemb bIyman Blake's bill abol- ishing capital punishment was lost on final passage by vote of yeas 46, nays 68.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-03-08
TO MAKE AN INQUIRY :.

VIENNA, March 7.-The agricultural committee of the reichsrath today re- solved to favor government inquiry into the sugar crisis. The minister of finance promised to support the inquiry.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-03-08
DuC NOAILLES.

PARIS, March 7.-Jules Charles Victurlen de Noailles, Due de Noailles, died here last evening. He was in his 69th year.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-03-08

THREE PER CENT DIVIDE.
 BOSTON, March 7.-The directors of the American Sugar Refining company today declared 6 quarterly dividend of per cent.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1895-07-05
THE FRONT FINISHED.

Shortly before noon today the las
cap stone upon the front of Mr.. L. P
Hunts building was laid and the front
practically finished. The third story
has added greatly to its beauty, Civ
ing more finished and imposing look
The appearance of the completed
work is much more handsome thar
the cuts of the same show, and reflect:
great credit upon Architect Thayer
the E. G. Burdick Co., builders, anc
Babcock & Smith who prepared the
stone for the building. 1t is safe tc
say that Mr.. Hunt will never regret
the choice he made when he decided
to put in a brown stone front.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1895-07-05
Low Rate.tO Boston.

~ The B. & o. R. R. Co. will sell
round trip tickets from all points on
it's lines west of the Ohio river, to
Boston and return, for all trains July
5th to 9th inclusive: valid for return
passage until July 22d, with privilege
for an additional extension until
July 31st, if desired. Tickets will al
so be placed on sale at all prominent
points in the North and Northwest.
The rate from Chicago will be S22 90,
and CORRESPONDENCE low rates from
other points.
express trains is maintained from
Chicago to all points in the east.
Tourists will bear in mind that all B.
& o. trains between the East and
West run via. Washington. For full
particulars write L. S. Allen, A. G..
p. Agent, Chicago.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1895-07-05
Reduced Rates O Baltimore.

On account of the meeting of the
Baptist Young Peoples Union at Bal
timore, July 18th to 21st the B. & O.
R. r. Co. will place on sale at all
ticket stations on it's lines west of the
Ohio River, excursion tickets at one
fare for the round trip. These tickets
will be sold July 10th and 18th, valid
for return passage until August 9TH
The rate from Chicago will be S17.5C
and proportionately low rates from
other points. Tickets will also be
placed on sale at all coupon offices
west of Chicago.
Whatever point you start from be
sure your ticket reads via B. & O. Iu
addition to the historic country
through which the B. & o. runs, the
B. & 0. is the only line from Chicago
to Baltimore running via Washington,
a double daily service of fast express
trains run between the West and
the East.
For full particulars address L. S.
Allen, A. G. P. A., Grand Central
Station, Chicago.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1895-07-05

ending June Goth are as follows: The
prospects are still away ahead of pre-
vious years. Wheat has an immense
stand; heads are long and filing nicely.
Oats are very heavy, and barley never
was anything near as good at this time
of the year. Haying has begun. Some
rye will be harvested this week.
Rushmore-Crop prospects still re-
main splendid Wheat, oats, barley
and flax are all looking as good as one
could wish. The ground is in good
condition to mature the grain, and
there is nothing apparently to hinder
a large crop. Corn still remains some
what backward but is making a fine
growth at present, and farmers say
they will have good crop of that.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1895-07-05
STAGE SHEDULE.

Between Mankato, st. Clair and Minnesota Lax
Leave Mankato daily at 700 a. IN.
Arrive at st. Clair daily at 10:45 q. N.
Leave Minnesota Lake at 600 a. m. Monday
Arrive at st. Clair at 2 rs p. m,
Leave st, Clair daily at 2:45 p. m.
Leave at Mankato daily at 6:15 p. n.
Arrive st. Clair Tuesday at II 100 a. N.
Arrive atMinnesota Lake at 7:15 D. m.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1895-07-05

Minneapolis & St. Louis Railway.
CANNON Valley
Depart Arrive
No. 20 & "a Watervile and
Faribauilt Accommod. 6:25 a. m. 2:4O p. m.
No Fl & 22 st. Paul, Min
neapolis and Redwing Pas
senger ego a. m. 9:0Op.m.
Daily, except Sunday,
No. % connects at Waterville with through
trains for Des Moines also with free chair car
to Denver, via Kansas City and Topeka. No.
81 connects with through trains having through
sleepers for Chicago, st. Louis and Kansas City.
Information regarding rates, routes, ETC., cheer
fully furnished upon application to
+. +. POWERS, Agent.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1895-07-05
Chicago s. Northwestern.

Chicago s. Northwestern.
EAST BOUND. Depart Arrive
"Chicago express 3:15 pm $50 pm
Tracy d local Winona 8:15 am 6:45 am
WEST BOUND.
Chicago express 2:2O pm 2:55pm
Tracy d Wlnona local 1888 pm 1892 pm
Piracy Accommodation 9:40am 1925 am
Sleeper to Chicago.
+Sleeper Chicago to Mankato.
Carry passengers petreen Waseca and Tracy
all trains Daily except Sunday.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1895-07-05
The Railroads.

Chicago, Milwaukee & ST. Paul.
DEPARTS.
No. 122-Austin, Lacrosse Local. $50 a. m.
No. lO4-Chicago Passenger. ...... 800 m.
No. 122 Makes Close Connections at Wells
for points West and at Albert Lea and Austin
with Through Trains for Southern Points.
ARRIVES.
No. ......................11:20 a. N
NOs SsZO p IL,
No. l22 Makes Connections at Wells with
Through Trains from the East and West.
]. C. MOORE, Agent.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1895-10-25

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