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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-06-24
WEST SIDE EVENTS.
Three.Year.Oid Picked Up By
Fender on Taylor Car.
He Was Uninjured.

A 3-year-old boy whose parents name
is Mcdonald was picked up on the fen
der of Taylor car at $50 o'clock yes
terday morning while the car was pass
ing Williams hotel. The child was
playing on the street by the side of the
tracks AS the car approached the
boy and he toddled upon the track only
TO be scooped up by the merciful fen
der.
The size of the child is good Traction
company argument in favor of the eifi-
cacy Of its tenders. The lad was unin-
jured but when picqed up after ride
Of twenty yeards began to cry.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-06-24
Buffalo Live Stock.

Buffalo. N. Y, June 23.-Cattle-Re-
ceipts, 22O head: on sale. none: market
opened quiet, closed easy. Veals- ss75a
AS; choice to extra, $475a5 Hogs-Re-
ceipts, 1,2S0 head: on sale, $50 head; mar
ket firm; Workers, s370: pigs, s370a3.75;
mixed and mediums, $500: good to choi ce
heavy, S3.45a3.5O roughs S3a3. 10; stays, s2a
$50. Sheep and lambs-Rece!pts, 200 head;
on sale, 200; market steady; light lambs,
sia5; culls to fair sheep, sl.50a2.s5; course
wool yearlings, 81.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-06-24
West Side Business Directory.

FLORIST-Cut flowers and funeral de.
signs speciality. Floral figures. useful
as gifts. at l0i South Main avenue. Har.
riet ]. Davis. florist.
PHOTOGRAPHER Photos. $l.40
per dozen. They are just lovely. Con-
Vince yourself by calling at Starner's
Photo Parlors. l0l and l03 South Main
avenue.
SECOND HAND FURNITURE-Cash for
anything you have 10 sell. Furniture.
Stoves. Tools. etc. Call and see the
stock Of J. c. King, 1924 and 10e6 Jack.
son street.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-06-24
DIED IN ONE HOUR,

Mrs. James Pwell died at o'clock
yesterday morning at her home, 1881
Price street. The demise was due to
the effects Of an epileptic stroke which
happened on hour before death. Mrs.
Powell was well known on the West
Side. She was 65 years of age and was
born In Wales but has lived here many
years. The funeral will be tomorrow
afternoon at 2 o'clock. Interment will
be made in Washburn street cemetery.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-06-24
WEDDINGS TODAY.

Professor James r. Hughes and Miss
Hattie NJ. Smith, both Of the faculty Of
No IA school, will be welded this eve
ming at $50 o'clock at Miss Smiths home
on Tenth street. After the wedding a
bridal trip will be began and will asst
for several weeks.
Another wedding is that of Miss
Emma c. Hover to John ]. f. York
which will be solemnized at noon today
today at the home of Miss Hower's
parents on Price street. Rev. ]. b.
Sweet, Of the Simpson Methodist Epis-
copal church, will offlciate. Residence
viii lbe taken up onPricestreet.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-06-24

10 pieces Of all-wool crepon in all the new
summer shades worth worth 5Oc., LEAD
ER'S PRICE. 32isc.
10 pieces extra fine quality silk and wool
dress goods. none in the lot worth less
than $1.O0. Choice of any, ACC.
20 pieces half-wool challies, worth l2isc..
LEADERS PRICE. &c.
25 pieces fancy silks, worth 45c.. LEAD-)
ERS PRICE. 25c.
One lot of printed dimities, nice quality,
worth &c., LEADERS PRICE, 4Ac.
one case OF extra wide Scotoch zephyr
ginghams. worth 25c.. LEADERS
PRICE 1liac.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-06-24
SOUTH SIDE NEWS.
Pipe Drain Being Constructed at Foot Of
Meadow Brook hill...Polish People
Still In . Spirit Of Ta:noil.

Councilman T. J. Coyne, Of the Twen-
tieth ward, and his colleague. Thomas
McGrail, are receiving commendation
for the excellent manner in which the
ward appropriation is being expended.
An Improvement which meets with
approval. next to the widening of Ce-
dar avenue under the trestle Of the
Meadow Brook breaker. is the construc-
tion Of pipe drain under the same ave-
nue. at the foot Of the hill near Breck
street. Men are at work now excavat-
ing and the terra Gotta 3O-inch pipes are
ready to be laid.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-06-24
TROUBLE Is YET BREWING.

In the Polish congregation the dove of
peace which fluttered a few days ago
has seemed to have flown away and
discord is again brewing. The men who
allege that the pastor is not managing
the finances Of the parish to suit them,
held meeting again last night at
Michaelowski's hall. on Pittston avenue.
and decided that If Rev. Father Aust
does not recognize them, there will be
trouble. but the nature Of what 1t will
be has not been decided upon. They
threaten to secede from the church and
form another congregation, but have
taken no definite steps toward that end
yet.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-06-24
New York Produce Market.

New York, June 23.-Flour-Dull, un-
changed. Wheat-Spot market more ac-
tive. flrmer; t. o. b., 7llac.; ungraded red.
62a72c.; No. l northern. C61ac.: options
cvlosed steady at lsaAc.; No. 2 red June
and July, G3c.; August, 6Sssc.; September.
63ssc.; December 65iac. Corn-Spots dull:
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-06-24
HAS RETURNED HOME.

That aged man, David John Walters
by name. who left home Saturday and
caused so much uneasiness among his
friends, returned home yesterday as un-
concerned as when he went. He had
been to Peckville, he said, and was in
no way worse for the trip. His home is
in Decker's court.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-06-24
PERSONAL AND OTHER ITEMS.


The Dodge and Archibald mines have
shut down for repairs.
James B. Lessing and daughter OF
Carbondale, are visiting here.
Miss Bessie Thomas, Of Washburn
street, is convalescent after an illness.
The funeral of the late Louis Heck
man will take place this afternoon at
o'clock. Services will be conducted at
the Chestnut Street Presbyterian
church and interment will be made in
Washburn street cemetery.
Mrs. Selden NJ. Foster and son, Harry
Of Washburn street will leave today for
their summers sojourn at Lake Winola,
Miss Jennie Grifiiths, Of this side, has
returned home from stay at Dalton.
The funeral of the late Matthew Moran
will take place at 2 o'clock this after
noon from his parents residence on
jackson street. 1nterment will be made
in WashbIrn street cemetery.
Miss Helen Thayer Of South Main
avenue, entertained Monday evening.
Among the West Sidres who left thi
morning for New York, from whence
they will sail for Wales, were Mrs. 10
seph Reynolds, Mrs. D. o. Lewis ant
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-06-24

One lot ladies' fine shirt waists, worth,
75c.. LEADERS PRICE, 39c.
One lot ladies' fine shirt waists, worth 81. 90,
LEADERS, PRICE, 69c.
One lot ladies' fine shirt waists, worth
sl.25. LEADERS, PRICE. 79c.
One lot of tifured briliantine skirts, lined
throughout, velveteen bound, worth 81. 80,
LEADERS PRICE. SEC.
One lot of very fine figured brilliantine
skirts, all new patterns. percaline lined
throughout, yelveteen bound worth $500,
LEADERS PRICE. Sl.9S.
Ladies' finest uqality real kid gloves with
four large pearl buttons with three row
embroidery nmode. tan, brown and OK
blood, were 81. .25 LEADERS PRICE Zoe.
One lot Of mems white unlaundried shirts,
REINFORCED front and back, worth &c.,,
LEADERS PRICE, 24c.
One lot of mems fine quality seamless half
hose Ouble heels and toes, worth 12kc. a
pair, LEADERS PRICE, pair for 25c
IS pieces good quality apron gingham
regular price &C., LEADERS PRICE 4c
$50 pieces batiste lawns. all new goods,
worth &c. q yard, LEADERS PRICE, &c.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-06-24
THE
| |: A DER
124.126 Wyoming Ave-

We intend to make this week the Ban.
ner for exceptional values. We have
recently closed out from some Of the
largest manufacturers thousands Of
dollars worth Of desirable merchan.
disc at about fifty cents on the dollar.
We give our customers the benefit Of
our money.saving purchase.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-06-24
Chicago Live stock,

Union Stock Yards. June 23-Cattle--
Receipts, $500 head; market firm; common
to extra steers. s35Oai.5o; stockers and
feeders, S2.75a3S5 cows and bulls. Sl.25a
1926: calves, $3a5.15 Texans, s210a3.s5
Hogs-Receipts. IA, 900; market firm and &C.
higher; heavy packing and shipping lots.
s3.05a330; common to choice mixed. $3.Oja
$40; choice assorted s3.45a3.5O; light. So 25l
S.55; pigs, $2.SOa3.55. Sheep-Receipts, 1000
head; market strong: inferior to choice.
S2a4; lambs, S3aG4O.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-06-24
HOME EXCURSION TO BINGHAMTON
1t Was Attended by Over Fifteen
Hundred Persons.

About fifteen hundred persons went
to Binghamton yesterday on the excur-
sion Of the Home for the Friendless and
spent very enjoyable day In and about
the Parlor city and at Ross park. The
Lawrence band accompanied the party.
Last night the excursionists returned
home tired but thoroughly pleased with
the days outing. The first section ar
rived in the city at $50 and the second
at 9 y. m. There were no accidents Of
any kind or unpleasant incidents that
would mar the days pleasure.
Miss Jane Kelly, Of Price street, West
Side, and Lou Huntington, Of the central
city were among the young people who
went on the excursion. Last night they
returned as Mr. and Mrs. Huntington.
The ceremony which made them man
and wife was performed in Binghamton
The young people had been greatly de-
voted to each other for some time.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-06-24
Oil Market.

Oil City, Pa, June 23.-Option oil was
quoted today at sl14iA. Credit balances.
S1.lS
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-06-24

Bear in mind that the greatest sacrifice
disposal Of trimmed and untrlmmed mil
linery is now going on in this department
All goods at exactly soc. on the dollar.
Space will not admit quoting prices. We
solicit your inspection.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-06-24
Scranton Board Of Trade Exchange
Quotations..All Quotation Based
IN Par Of 100.

Name. Bid. Asked
Dime Dep. & Dis. Bank. 140 ...
Scranton Lace Curtain Co. :. 80. so
National Boring & Drill'g Co -. -.
First National Bank .......... G50 -.
Scranton Jar G. Stopper Co... .. %
Elmhurst Boulevard Co....... 60. 100
Scranton Savings Bank ..... 200 ...
Bonita Plate Glass Co....... -. ~
Scranton Car Replacer Co... -. 100
Scranton Packing Co......... -. s.
Weston Mill Co................. -. $50
LacKawanna Iron & Steel Co. -. $50
Third National Bank ......... $50 -.
Throop Novelty Mfg. Co. :. -. 80
Scranton Traction Co. ....... II ~ 20
BONDS.
Scranton Glass Co. ............ -. 100
Scranton Pass. Railway, first
mortgage due 1918 .......... ITO -.
Peoples Street Railway, first
mortgage due 1918 ............ 40 ...
Scranton & Pittston Trac. Co. ... 80
Peoples Street Railway, Sec
ond mortgage due 1920 ..... 40 ...
Dickson Manufacturing Co. ... 100
Lacka. Township School go. ... TO-
City of Scranton st. Imp so -. l02
Borough of Winton Ggo........ -. 100
Mt. Vernon Coal Co .......... -. So
Scranton Axle Works ......... lU
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-06-24

This issue of The Tribune is not COM
plete without a colored portrait Of our
next president, Hon. William McKin-
ley. Do not accept 1t from agents or
carrier boy1 unless accompanied by the
portrait.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-06-24

MY mother had neuralgia Of the
liver, which left sore and painful spot
in her left side. She began taking
Hoods Pills and found the pain disap-
peared entirely" L. P. Megargel, Mos
cow, Pa.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-06-24
PHILADELPHIA Provision Market,

Philadelphia, June 23.-Provisions were
in moderate jobbing demand and steady.
We quote: City s'nok,ed beef, 1'E.2c. !;
beef hams, sl5.25a155O; pork. family, $40 25a
1850; hams. s. p. cured. In tierces Sssa
9%c.; do. smoked, 9Aa1lc., as to average;
sides, ribbed. in salt, 4aaA9sc.; do. do,
smoked 5Aa5lac.; shoulders. pickle-cured.
5ssa5isc.: do. do smoked 6Aa6hc.; picnic
hams, s. p cured, 5asaGc.; do. do. smoked,
61Aa6$c.; bellies, in pickle, according to
average, loose, 5a5lsc.; breakfast bacon,
7a9c. for round and jobbing lots. as 10
brand and average: lard, pure. city re-
fined, in tierces, 5Aa5iac.: do. do. do, in
tubs. 5laa5%c.: butchers, loose, 4Ba4Ac.
city tallow in hogsheads, &c.: country, do,
2Ilaa2s4c., as to quality, and cakes, sac.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-06-24
LEBECK I CORN.

firm; No. at &C.. elevator; S5c, afioat
options were 1sc. lower and steady; June
S3hc; July, 34c.; September, 35c. Oats
Spots dull, weaker; options easier, dull !;
July. 2llsc. August, 2OAc: September,
2l1sc.; spot prices, No. 2 at 2lhc.; No. 2
white. 23laa23atc.: No. Chicago, 221sc. No.
at 2Oiac. No. white, 33c.; mixed west
ern, 22a23c. white western and white
state, 24a25c. Beef-Steady. unchanged
Lard-Quiet, steady, unchanged. Pork
Quiet, firm; old mess. sS.25as.5o; new mess.
sS.75a9. Butter-Fairly active, steady, un-
changed. Cheese-Qu!et, unchanged.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-06-24

Hoods Sarsaparilla Is the one true
blood purifier. ~
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-10-31
A CARD FROM MIR LEE.
October 3N


10 the Editor oflhe Alcrond,ia Go-aas
DEAR SIR.-In late issue Of vom
paper you copy an item from the pres
reports which is supposed 10 refer 10
me- The item is full of errors, but mon
so full as your editorial. The former
was written by an idle newspaper re
porter, ignorant of the facts, and with
out my knowledge or consent; The lat
ter by q man who has known me frcm
child, and who seems wiillully to
nave msrepresented the facts. My re
lationship to General Lee, though NOT
exactly rs stated in the item cited, is
near enough to justify my resentment
of your iusinuations, but my opinions
in this contest are those of many of his
nearest and dearest relations, notably,
Captain K. f. Lee, his son, and General
Fitzhugh Lee, his nephew. They, as
well as myself, are for sound money in
finance, honesty in politics, harmony
and good will between oil classes
law, order and good govern
ment. We uphold the courts OF
our country and condemn mob violence
and fraud. am persuaded that il
Gen. Lee were here on earth to-day be
would stand side by side with Us in this
holy canse. did not take part in the
democratic primaries, nor did any o.
the gentlemen referred to by you, and
you had no authority for max the
statement that we did. If we had
taken part in them, in my opinion we
would have been justified in the course
we have pursued, for the democratic
party has left us and not we the party.
We stand on the democratic platform
on which Mr.. Cleveland was elected:
you have deserted it and dishonored
the very name Of democracy by bodily
appropriating the platform, principles
and methods Of the populists.
| have the satisfaction of knowing
that the majority of my neighbors and
friends sustain me and approve my
course. Very truly yours,
CAZENoyE &. LEE.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-10-31
Mark Hanna,s Estimate.

CHICAGO, Oct. 31.-Chajrman Hanna
of the republican national committee
furnishes the following to the press
this morning.
am confident that the strength of
Mckinley and Hobart in the electoral
college, as the result of next Tuesdays
election, will not be less than 81 votes.
The estimate is made upon figures just
received from chairmen of State COM
mittees, the result of final polls taken
in such q careful manner as to give
them the highest credence. These polls
indicate that the vote by States will be
as follows:
Mckinley, safe-California 8, Con.
necticut 6, Delaware s. Illinois "a, In
diana 10, Iowa Is, Kentucky 10, Maine
6, Maryland s, Massachusetts 10, Mich
igan IA, Minnesota 9, New Hampshire
1, New Jersey 10, New York Sc, Ne
braska s. North Carolina II, North Da-
kota 8, Ohio %, Oregon 4, Pennsylvania
80, Rhode Island 4, South Dakota i,
Tennessee -, Vermont t. West Vir-
ginia 6, Wisconsin y, Wyoming 3.
Total 3ll.
Probably safe-Kansas 10, Virginia
II, Washington 4. Total 26.
Doubtful-Missouri II, Texas 10. To.
tai 30.
Bryan, safe-Alabama II, Arkansas
S, Colorado 4, Florida i, Georgia Is,
Louisiana s, Mississippi 8, Montana 3,
Nevada 3, South Carolina 8, Utah 3,
Idaho $. Total rs.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-10-31
TO-DAY'S TELEGRAPHIC NEWS
March of a Great Political Army.

March of Great Political Army.
NEW YORK, Oct. 31.-A mighty host
of sound money adherents marched
the streets of this city to-day to the
strains of more than hundred bands.
Il was perhaps the most extraordinary
political demonstration ever held in
New York. Planned by business men,
it was almost wholly participated in by
them, every branch of business being
represented. Ten of thousands marched,
while hundreds of thousands lined the
thoroughfares and cheered. From
Bowling Green to Fortieth street the
political army tramped between two
solid walls of humanity, all enthusiastic
to the highest degree. They yelled
and cheered the republican standard
bearers and their vociferous shouts
were like the roar Of triumphant war
riors. Business for the day had been
practically suspended, a holiday having
been granted the employees of the mer-
camille houses generally. broadway
seemed an endless vista of waving red,
white and blue, scarcely building
along the path of the parade being de-
void of Every man should
cred flag. Thousands of the sight
seers were armed with them too.
Thousands of visitors came from all sec
lions within a radius of 100 miles.
Probably not since the great Columbian
parade of 1892 have such crowds been
seen along Broadway. The parade
will continue all day and possibly well
into the night. The mayor mas re-
quested all houses along the line to
light up tonight in honor OF sound
money and brilliant illumination is
looked for.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-10-31
A Woman Suicides.

UPPER SANDUsKY, o., Oct. 31.-N1r.
and Mrs. John Fenner, living near Kir-
by, had been quarrelling for some time.
Yesterday they started to drive to
Kirby and quarrel ensued. 1t became
quite fierce, and Mr.. Fenner said he
would go no farther but would return
home. He did so, and his wife got out
and walked to Kirby. She then pro-
ceeded to the railroad track and, wait
ing for the approach of fast freight
train, deliberately stepped upon the
track and lay down. The engineer saw
her and reversed<the engine but too
late. The woman was struck and re-
ceived injuries that resulted in her
death yesterday afternoon. She leaves
eight children.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-10-31
NEWS OF THE DAY.

President Cleveland, it is stated, wi
not vote this year, believing that be
has forfeited his residencein New York.
Mr.. VIM. ]. Bryan, who is on his
way to Nebraska, made a number OF
addresses in Wisconsin yesterday and
met with ovations.
Fireman William ]. Schuster, Of New
York, crawled on his hands and knees
through flames and smoke in a New
York house yesterday and rescued o
child that was strapped in chair.
A multitude turned out last night to
attend demonstration of laboring men
OF New Yoin ,.;lr in favor of Bryan and
free silver. The meeting was held in
the Cooper Union auditorium. Henry
George and others spoke.
Thomas E. Watson spoke at Sanders
vile, Georgia, yesterday in behalf of Mr..
West, the populst candidate for con-
gress in the tenth district. In the course
of his remarks he expressed sincere
desire that Bryan shall be elected at all
hazards.
Official denial was given in New
York Yesterday to the statement tele-
graphed from Baltimore that hitch
had occurred in the negotiations for the
transfer of the controlling interest in
the Seaboard and Roanoke, or Sea-
board Air Line, to Thomas F. Ryan, oil
New York, as result OF The latter's
failure to raise the money necessary to
pay for the stock.
Generals Palmer and Buckner were
roughly treated at Paris and Fayette,
Mo-, yesterday and had to leave those
towns without making speeches
Cheers for Bryan were given every
where. At Paris, soldier who had
served under Buckner at Fort Donelson
shook hands with his old general, say
ing 81 surrendered under you once,
general, but l WOMB do it again" Gen.
erals Palmer and Buckner reached ST.
Louis this morning. Both are much
displeased at the treatment accorded
them in their tour through Missouri.
The bear traders in Wall street were
thoroughly routed yesterday evening,
and the money furry was ended by the
prompt action taken by the leading
banks. About 2:30 O'Clock, repre-
sentative of the Central Trust Com
pany appeared on the floor of the
Stock Exchange and offered abou,
81 100000 on CALL This broke the rate
to per cent, but subsequently Is pei
cent. was bid for accommodations
President F. 2. Olcott was loudly
cheered by the brokers when the rate
was smashed The stock market al
once took boom, which was main
tanned TO the close of business.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-10-31
Snow.

OMAHA, Neb., Oct. 31.-The snow
storm that began in the Rocky Noun
taips Wednesday ragged all night in
western Nebraska aud Wyoming, the
Black Hills, and Colorado, and did not
stop until about noon yesterday, when
a forty mile wind was still blowing,
but without snow. Snow fell from Ere
mont, Nebraska, west though il did not
gain two inches in depth until it reach
ed Elm Creek, reaching depth OF 10
inches at Ogallalla, twelve at Sidney,
six at Holdredge, five at Broken Bow,
and fourteen at Benkleman. Trains
were late from delays by drifts and
high winds in the WESTERN part of the
state. Many telegraph poles are down
as a result ofthe heavy wind and sleet,
and wires are working poorly.
The first snow of the season fell at
Oberlin, Kansas, during Thursday night
and continued all yesterday. 1t was
preceded by heavy fall of rain. and
the ground in consequence is well soak
ed, putting fall wheat into good con-
1itiOD
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-10-31

THE FOLLOWING is an extract from
the Chicago Times, the leading organ
of the plutocrats of its city
SIS universal suffrage an unqualified
success and tinality in republican
government? When nearly all the
voting population indorses the inhu-
mainly OF slavery in one generation,
and in the next a large minority run
wild after a fantastic scheme to cheat
their neighbors and reduce their own
wages BY debasing the money of the
country, what shall we conclude as to
the safety at all times of government
by majority OF all the voters?
The idea of "gentleman's ticket"
seems to be spreading among the op,
ponents of the peoples ticket in all
parts of the country. Tuesday next
will decide whether it or the latter
ticket will be successful, and whether
the attempt to buy or bulldoze the labor
vote will succeed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-10-31
Explosion.

GENEVA, Ind, Oct. 3l.-The Empire
magazine, situated half mile west and
north of this city, exploded at S:45
o'clock this morning. Seven hundred
quarts of nitro-glycerine, which were
stored there, tore the magazine to atoms
and wrecked scores of houses in this
city. Hundreds of windows were blown
out, walls were cracked and chimneys
were torn down. 1t is reported that a
wagon was unloading at the magazine
at the time of the explosion. Not o
trace of wagon, horse or driver can be
found. The Hercules Torpedo Co.'S mag
azine, situated only rs yards from the
Empire magazine, did not explode.
Twenty-Five hundred quarts Of EXPOS
ives were stored in the Hercules maya
zine, where a wall was blown in.