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Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1896-08-06
over so Excursionists Killed.

The Reading railroad express from
Philadelphia for Atlantic City, n. j.,
crashed into Pennsylvania railroad
excursion train, about four miles from
Atlantic City. The Pennsylvania train
was returning to Bridgetown with a
party of eXcursionists. 1t was loaded
with passengers and rough estimates
of the killed and injured places the
number at 100. 1t is hoped that this Is
an eXaggeration, but the number is
undoubtedly more than so.
At the second signal tower where
the horror occurred, the tracks of the
two roads diagonally across. The
Reading train was given the signal but
it either failed to work or the speed of
the express was too great to be checked
in time. 1t caught the excursion train
broadside and ploughed through, liter
ally cleaving it in twain. AS soon as
the news of the awful affair reached
Atlantic City relief trains were sent
out, the fire department was summoned
and aided in the work of removing the
victims Edward Farr, engineer of
the Reading train, was killed outright,
as was another road man who rode on
the engine with him. The engineer
was found in the debris, while his right
hand still elapsed the throttle. He
had been faithful unto death and met
it at his post. The fireman had leaped
few seconds before and escaped with
trifing injuries.
Mrs. Edward Farr, wife of the Read
ing engineer when informed of her
husbands tragic end, threw up her
hands with frantic shrek and fell
dead at the feet of her informant
Later-The official report of the
killed in the Atlantic City wreck is A.,
and three others will die.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1896-08-06
FIoridas Heroine.

A different taste in jokes very nearly
cost the lives Of Mr. and Mrs. Dyches,
Of Leesbrrg, Fla. recently. They owe
their continued existence to the cour-
age displayed by Mrs. Dyches.
The husband and wife were out driv-
ing when they encountered n twelve
foot alligator in the road. Mr.. Dyches
thought 1t would be a joke to drive
over him. Mrs. Dyches did not; and
neither did the alligator. AS the
wheels touched the saurian the animal
made sweep with its tail that wreck.
ed the buggy and deposited the Dyches
couple on the ground. The alligator
promptly attacked them and tore of
the left arm OF Mr.. Dyches. The wife
rushed TO her husbands aid, only to
be knocked over by another sweep OF
the animals tail. She fell near her
mangled husband. and with great pres
ence OF mind pulled n pistol from his
pocket and fired bullet after bullet into
the alligator's open mouth.
At last n bullet touched a Gtal spot
and the alligator died as its jaws were
closing on the plucky woman's arm.
1t was feared at first that the hus-
band might die from loss of blood and
shock, but late reports represent the
couple as getting on very well.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1896-08-06
BLooDsHED IN A STRIKE.
The Brown HoIsting Go. Trouble Again
Causes Bloodshel

The strike at the works of the Brown
Hosting Co. at Cleveland has been re-
newed by order of the strikers execu-
tive committee. The men find the set
Element effected by the state board of
arbitration does not include recogni-
ton of authority of labor union com
mittees nor the discharge of all non
union men, and on these points they
will continue the battle. Serious
trouble resulted at once as soon as the
announcement was made and the
strikers attempted to intimidate the
non-union men as they were going
home from work, under police protec-
ton. First the rioters began to shout
at the non-unionists and then to hurl
bricks Then the scabs drew revolvers
and began firing at the crowd. Several
shots were fired, but only one took
effect John Prinz, foundryman,
fell to the pavement, shot through the
body, and was taken to hospital.
The outbreak resulted in the calling
out of two companies of militia, and 80
policemen, in addition to the military,
were massed in the vicinity of the
Brown works. 1t is thought that a
long and bitter struggle will ensue.
1t is probable that the Central Labor
union will order a big sympathetic
strike throughout the city. The num-
Der of unions affiliated with the Cen
trail Labor Union is over 60, and the
total membership numbers over 10000
in all branches of trade.
A startling piece of news in connec-
ton with the Brown strike, which
comes from an apparently reliable
source, is to the eff ect that the strikers
are arm:ng themselves and drilling.
1t is said that 40 of the strikers have
organized company, elected cap
tain and purchased revolvers, and it
was announced that the purpose of the
men is to avenge the death of the two
men who were shot at different times
in conflicts between union and non
union men
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1896-08-06
REVIEW OF TRADE.

Business conditions have clearly improved,
though business has not. IL is the torrid season
and better prospects have little effect as yet.
The signing OF a compact to control foreign ex-
change. by syndicate, pledging the use OF
sTO,OOO0 for that purpose, may render II un-
necessary TO use the gold. and has given some
stocks slight advance. Gold exports have
been stopped and foreign trade is more promis-
ing OF an early demand for our products. The
prospects for large crops OF cotton and corn are
still excellent None suppose that the ex-
change syndicate is interested TO do more than
bridge over period In which mercbanise ex-
ports have been light But exchange in foreign
trade is already la the helpful direction. Do
nestle exports from New York for four weeks
have been IL per cent larger. while imports
have been per cent smaller than last year.
Wheat is already going out with more freedom
than Is usual for the season. and Atlantic ex-
ports have been L90l.1lg bu, for the week,
against 9go.2'S bu last year, and for four weeks
$751; eS6 bu. against 3.is2i2 bu last year.
Western receipts are also remarkably heavy
In four weeks 1850, 135 bu, against 2,8j6,4i5 bu
last year. and IL part is old wheat so much the
greater must have been the surplus from pre-
vious crops. In any event the free movements
show that the scarcity is due TO the western
farmers and holders.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1896-08-06

Halls Catarrh Cure
Is taken internally. Price, 75c.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1896-08-06

1t is reported from Labrador that
hundreds of people are perishing of
starvation.
Nellie Bright, aged So, laundry girl
at the Hotel Dennison at Cincinnati,
drank quart of whisky and went to
bed. She never woke up.
A test of the Holman speeding trucks
was made on the South Jersey railway,
near Cape May, N. J. The train devel-
oped a speed of "a 11-12 miles an hour
in a run of l21l miles. The time con-
sumed in making the distance was 81
minutes. The train carried about 200
people, including prominent railroad
officials.
The rumor that Queen Victoria in
tends to retire in favor of the Prince of
Wales is again current and 1t is added
that court circles are greatly troubled
regarding the condition of the Queens
health. IL is added that Her Majesty
has decided TO spend her time in future
at Balmoral, or at Osborne, and that
she will give the Prince and Princess
of Wales the use of buckingham palace
and Windsor castle.
According to the weather crop bulle-
tin. Michigan has had plenty of rain
during the month, but it has all been
in the southern portion of the
state. In the upper peninsula, consid-
cradle damage has resulted from pro-
longed drouth. There has been an ex-
cess of rain through the central portion
of the lower peninsula, but pastures
have been materially helped Corn is
making a fine growth and potatoes
promise good crop. The apple har-
vest promises to be bountiful.
III. w. Bronson, a well-lxnown stock
raiser Of Hudson, took poison and tried
to hang himself but FIR ends saved him.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1896-08-06

AS result of cabinet council the
Turkish government made a formal
complaint to the government of Greece
regarding the alleged shipmento of arms
and ammunition from Greece to the
island of Crete for the use of the insur-
gents there and relative to the appear
ancc of armed bands in Macedonia,
pointing out the danger therefrom to
the peace of Europe and adding that
Greece would be held responsible for It..
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1896-08-06

A clear conscience pIerces the heaviest fog.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1896-08-06

Fizzer-I tell you what, old boy, it's
a case that makes my heart bleed. The
fellow has died and left wife and six
little ones entirely unprovided for.
Quizzer-Didn't he even have his life
insured?
Fizzer-Oh, no; no company would
risk him-his profession was too haz-
ardous.
Quizzer-Why, what was he?
Fizzer-A life insurance agent.-Life.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1896-08-06

Effectually yet gently. when costive or
bilious. or when the blood Is impure or
sluggish. to permanently overcome ha-
tltuei constipation, TO awaken the kid
neys and liver to a healthy activity,
without irritating or weakening them.
to dlspel headaches. colds. or fevers. use
Syrup OF Figs.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1896-08-06

Salzer's Fall Seed Catalogue tells you.
It's worth thousands To the wideawake
farmer Send Accent stamp for cata-
logue and free samples of grains and
grasses for fall sowing. John A. Salzer
Seed Co., Lacrosse, Wis.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1896-08-06
GRAIN. ETC.

sDetrot-Hay, No timothy. s1l.O per ton
Potatoes, new southerns. c per bu. Live
Poultry, chickens, l0c per 10: turkeys, &C.,
ducks, &c. Eggs. fresh. l0c per doZ. Butter,
fresh dairy, lsc per ID; creamery, l6c.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1896-08-06
sherlock Holmes In Action.

Miss Kitty, you have two deaf
grandmothers and deaf aunt"
How do you known
by the way you screamed when l
called you on the telephone. Chicago
Record.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1896-08-06
How to Grow 4oc wheat.

The man who Is ashamed OF his religion
ought TO be, for he has the wronS kind.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1896-08-06
Portugal has 2,s,O,ooo people in her colonies

Goes Cough EaIsam
Is the oldest and best IL Will break rp Cold quicker
than anything else tits AWAY reliable. Try IT,
Evening journal., 1896-03-12

law, and provides that no children under
16 years Of age may be employed in any
factory OF store unless it holds certificate
from the department Of health stating
date and place of birth Of child, color of
hair and Dyes, height and weight and any
distinguishing face marks, and the health
commissioner is satisfied that such child
is physically able TO perform the work
which it intends to do, and that the date
Of birth is correct
Relating TO swentshops, the bin makes
this stringent provision: When any arti-
Gle is found by the inspector TO be made
under unclean or unhealthy conditions, he
may, with the consent Of the local board
Of health, indelibly brand upon such arti-
Gle the words ''tenement made" II It
cannot be branded. any box or receptacle
containing the article can be marked
tenement made and the openings Of
the box sealed, the seal to have stamped
on Il the words tenement made" A fur
ther section makes landlords responsible
for the existence Of sweatshops and allows
him to dispossess the tenant.
Evening journal., 1896-03-12
LOST LIBERTY AND PROPERTY.

Farm Sold Of Thomas Brown, who Is In
Centreville Jail Accused OF the Murder
OF samuel Rash.
CKErREvLLE, Nd, March 70 The
farm Of Thomas Brown, who Is confined
In Centrevllle all under suspicion OF con
nection with the murder Of Samuel Rash.
was sold yesterday 81 mortgagee's sale
for S1i an scrs TO Curtis Crane Like
every thing that is In any way related to
the homicide. the sale was a centre OF Ia
terest. Thus far nothing new has devel-
oped in the case, but the authorities
state that q short time will afford add
tional evidence Of reliable character.
The hesring OF Brown will not be held
for several days He is perfectly self
possessed but, under Instructions OF
counsel, refuses TO hold any communica
tion with any one. he WAS visited yester
day by his aunt, Mrs Orem, who lived
with him, He is about 81 years OF age,
Eve and half feet high, OF light
complexion, and wears q sandy mustache.
Oslng TO some Sff.ction OF bis eyes he
uses spectacles. De has generally borne
a good reputation. His mental powers.
IL is said. are not Of high order and he
Is peculiar In some respects. but not sui
hoiently 80 TO debsr him from ordinary
social or business intercourse. Careful
measurements are being made OF the
distance from his home to Raeh's and
from Rashs 10 Collier's, as we'll close
Investigation OF the exact time of Browns
leaving home, OF the commission OF the
crime, and OF his arrival at Colller's, as
these points have an important bearing
on the case.
Thus far all evidence sgsinst Brown Is
purely clrcumstsntlal. and suspicion wss
directed toward him at first because he Is
the only person known Co have had any
ill-will toward Rash. and because Of some
other things suggesting his guilt A
short time will probably develop more
conclusive facts either In bis favor or
against him
Evening journal., 1896-03-12
FOR GREATER NEW YORK
Lexow's Consolidation Bill Put
Through the Senate.
ONLY EIGHT VOTES AGAINST IT.

An Overwhelming Victory For the Friends
of the Great Metropolis--It Passed with
out Amendment - Lexow and saxton
Have Lively Tnt.
ALBANY, March 12.-The senate passed
the greater New York bill by a vote Of 8S
yeas TO nays, as follows:
Yeas-Messrs. Ahearn, Braokett, Bal
lantine, Brown, Burns, Cantor, Cogge-
shall, Daley, Q. Davis, Ellsworth, Feath-
erson, Foley, Ford, Grady, Harrison, Hig-
bic, Humphrey, johnson. Koehler. Krum,
Lamy, Lexow, Malby, Martin, McNulty,
Mullin. Munzipger, Nussbaum, Page,
Parsons, Raines, Seibert, Stewart, Strana-
han, Sullivan, Tibbitts, White, Wilcox-3s.
Nays-Messrs. Brush, Coffey, G. A.
Davis, Gallagher, Higgins, McCarren, Pa
yey and Wray-S
The explanations of senators when yot-
ing were quite interesting. When Senator
Higgins name was called on the final
passage of the bill, he rose for the purpose
of explaining his vote. He said;
Zone year ago l voted for consolidation,
but since that time my sentiments have
changed entirely. The bill does nothing
but create great trust. / do not believe
Evening journal., 1896-03-12
Addloks Men Confer.

Representative Charles Moore, Of
Georgetown. Newell Ball, OF Biidgevllie,
and other Addicks adherents from the
lower part Of the state psssed through
the city yesterday for Philadelphia, where
a conference WAS held. The standing OF
the Addicks faction, particularly In Kent
and Sussex counties, was thoroughly dis
cussed, and some Of the parties 10 the
conference expressed themselves gratifed
BY the encouraging reports What exer
cises them mosU Is the large number Of
Higgins men 10 Sussex county who are
eudeavoring to secure delegates to the
State Convention on the plea that they
want the guberaatorisl nomiuRtlcn.
Evening journal., 1896-03-12
Conaldera b . Dlsilrurement.

Il have frequently noticed, when walk
ing In West Tenth street. what regard
as . Disagreement to Delaware Avenue
Baptist Church." remarked Q market
street businefs man to an EVENING
JOURNAL reporter this morning. The
church Is one OF the hSndsomest edihces
IN the city. The walls are Of brown
stone aud the windows and trimmings
are In harmony With the general plan
and colorinR. But right up Ia the gable
facing Tenth street Is a round window.
That Is all right. but It Is the filling OF
that,window to which except. believe
that the kite shaped psnes Of elsss con
tain every color Ia the books. Il reminds
one Of gaudy paper flower prominently
placed in a handsomely appointed room.
In my opinion the church would look
much better were these gaudy panes
removed and something more subdued
ard harmonious substituted
Evening journal., 1896-03-12
nnnk wreoked by Rohbers.

DAYTON, o., March 12.-News has Just
been received here Of an attempt to rob
the First National bank at Germantown,
this county. The robbers were evidently
green at the business, as they used so
much giant powder that the bank was
wrecked The town aroused, and the rob
bers fed The vault, Weighing 500 pounds,
was thrown so feet. The vault contained
$40, 600 in cash and many valuable seouri-
ties. The greatest mystery is how tho
robbers escaped being blown to pieces.
The wreck of the banking room was COM
I1Inin
Evening journal., 1896-03-12
Homo seekers E1oursloD .

To order to give everyone an oppor-
tunlty TO see the Western Country aud
enable the home seekers to secure home
ia tins to commence work for the season
Of 1895. the Chicago. Mil~aukse q st
Paul Railway has arranged 10 run
series Of four home seekers excursions 20
various points in the West, North West
and Southwest on the following dates
March 10, April z and q and May D, at
the low rate Of two dollars more than
ONE FARE for the round trip Tickets
will be good for return on any Iuesday or
Friday within twenty-one days from date
OF sac. For rates, time OF trains ano
further details apply to any coupon ticket
sgent In the East OF South, or ADDRESS
John R Pott, Distrist Passenger Agent
4e6 William street. WlllismPort, "a.
Evening journal., 1896-03-12
Incidents Of the Day.

High mass was said at st Peters
Church yesterday at the funeral Of
George MoAlser, late Of Philadelphia
The funeral took place from the residence
Of decesseds brotber-i in-law, John
Becker. The psll bearers were: ] B.
Toman, John Reynolds. James McGrsth
James B Brady. Patrick McGiory,
Matthew Tobin.
A large cone buoy used TO mark the
lover edge OF BUlkhead bar has been
brought In to the Delaware Iron Works
dock. She was anchored there and will
await disposition OF the government
authorities The tug Amanda Powell
found the buoy
Captain n e Rogers IL now With the
Mcdaniel ana Merrihew Cycle Company
OF Wilmington.
Mrs Morrison and daughter Bessie, Of
Chester and Miss Moore. also OF the
Delaware county town, have been visiting
friends here.
Houses wanted for renting. Rents collected
and returns promptly made. j. Van Arsdalen
Evening journal., 1896-03-12
DEATA oF E. 7. RICHARDSON
Blshop Adams Confirmed Large Cias at
snow Hill Last Night.

Snow HILL Md March IA tele
gram WAS received yesterday by Charles
81 Richardson, principal Of the Snow Hill
High school, announcing the death OF
his brother. E Thompson Richardson. Of
Philadelphia. a native or this place and
well known here. He was for several
years assistant postmaster under bis
father, George h Richardson who was
also at one time clerk Of the Circuit
Court for Worcester county. His mother,
two sisters and brother live in Snow
ELL He was about 80 years old and
married
Bishop Adams. Of the Protestant Epls-
copal Diocese Of Easton, confirmed q
large class in All Hallows Church here
last nights The parish is IN charge Of
Rev. 8 j. Morgan, who came here from
Pennsylvania about two months sgo
Since that time he has bsen very active
10 bis work, and twenty three persons
representing both youth and old age, pre-
Eented themselves for conformation.
Evening journal., 1896-03-12
GILLIS is STILL CAPTAIN.

The Baku Standard May Pass From His
Control at Anv Time, for She Has
Coaled-Up for a Voyage.
Sheriff Glllls has not yet been iu.
struoted by Peter l.. Cooper. Jr., 20
release his hold upon the tank steamer
Baku Standard, attached at Marcus Hook
ou a claim FOR 50 600 alleged TO be due
Edwsrd Sohns, OF New York. He re
CARDS this as constructive proof that
Alfred Stewart, the owner, mas not get
given security for the amount Of the
claim
When an EVENING JOURNAL reporter
called upon the sheriff at his office ,this
morning be found him still Ia command
and awaiting orders,
I'VE permitted the vessel to pull
out In the stream yesterday and take on
about 500 tons Of coal from q lighter. II
Is likely that security may be entered at
any moment
Mr. Cooper was not at his office when
reporter called to see him.
Evening journal., 1896-03-12
HOw,s TBIsl

We Offer One Hundred Dollars Rewar for
any cate OF Catarrh that cannot be cured by
Halls Catarrh Cure.
FL CHENEY a. CO.. Props. Toledo. o.
We. the undersigned. have known r. J..
Cheney for the last Is years and believe him
perfectly honorable In all business transac-
tions and financially able % carry out any
obligations made By their firm.
West q Trusx. Wholesale uggists. Toledo. o..
Walding, Kinnan & Marvin, Wholesale Drug
gists, Toledo. Ohio.
Halls Catarrh Cure Is taken internally act
iug directly upon the blood and mucous sur.
faces of the system. Price 7bc per bottle, Sold
By al Druggists. Testimonials free.
Evening journal., 1896-03-12
Delaware Does not want johnson.

State Detectives MeVey and Wltsll
beve been investigating into the case OF
Henry Johnson, the colored man arrested
ia Salem, n j., and suspected Of being
the sssailsnt Of Benjamin Armstrong at
Middletown, recently. They found that
on one occasion johnson had had some
trouble with Delaware road conductor
but had not assaulted him. Also that be
was not. concerned In the assault on Arm
strong The state will not therefore
interfere or ask his rSqusition, johnson
was tried before Mayor Acton Of Salem,
and fined $40 and costs and sixty days in
jail, for assault on his wife, who was the
informant IA the Delswsre charges.
Evening journal., 1896-03-12
NEW JERSEY METHODISTS.
First Session Indicates That Conference
WIN Not BE Slow.

VIII Not BE Slow.
BRIDaEToN. N. j. March 10 The
opening session Of the New Jersey Con
ference, Ia the Central Church, this city,
yesterday morning, WAS characterlzs I'd by
larger attendance than usual at the
opening meeting Bishop Isaac w
joyce was early In tho church, and the
volume Of business transacted indicates
that the routine Of conference matters
will not drag TO any great degree.
Rev. j. l. Roe, OF Clay ton, was 70
elected conference secretary, and he
announced the following as his assist.
ants: Revs. j. II Payran, journalist;
e. 10. Stanger, Henry Bslting, j. L..
Howard aud NJ p Snyder
Rev. j II Boswell WAS re- elected
statistical secretary. with the following
=, ,sistants: J. r. Sschrst. j.. L, Bills,
10 R. Smith, J l. Snrtees. w q Meyer,
Thomas LeSry, s. G Pitt, J. r. Mason
and j. w. Lee
Rev Henry @ Williams was re elected
treasurer, with the following assistants
Revs. w N. Ogborn, ID. w o. MoIntlre
aud II. j. u Hoy.
Evening journal., 1896-03-12
Continued Repairs While she Rap.

The big steamship EsrndAle was
taken out Of the Harlan and Holliugs
worth Company's dock, where she has
been undergoing important repairs and
tripg. The Earndale was hurried away
while the repair work was yet In pro
gross, aud the tug Jansen accompanied
her, taking of the Hsrlsn aud Holllngs
worth woIkmen ia the river.
Evening journal., 1896-03-12
Now Rallroad Time fable.

Superintendent A g McCsuslaud has
notified all the Wilmington and Northern
passenger stations that a change oi
schedule viii take place next Sunday
The new Spring and Summer time table,
It Is said, will be materially different
from the present arrangement. The
Spring schedule usually goes into effect
about March l5
Evening journal., 1896-03-12
mo PowelI Inaue.t neeun.

NEW YORK, March l2.-The inquest on
the death of stephen Powell, who was
murdered Saturday night near his home
at Hampstead, n. Y, was begun. So lit
tie light could bo thrown upon the case
that the inquiry went over for one week
At present two or three suspects are in
JAIL but littlo of tangible form has yet
been discovered TO connect them with the
crime. Tho rewards now offered for the
conviction Of the murderer amount to
81 600
Evening journal., 1896-03-12
spsolnl rrain OF ExcursionIsts

At11 20 a. N. to day special train OF
excursionists from New York for Old
Point Comfort left the P w. a 3. station,
running as the second section Of Delaware
train No. 45. The special was In charge
OF Extra Conductor Ernest Maddox and
consisted of an express car, two drawing
room cars and four coaches