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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-15
DE FELICE. BARBATO AND BOsco. THE SOCIALIST
DEPUTIES, RELEASED.


Rome. March 14.-The Government has sent ois-
patch to General Badissera, commanding the
Italian troops in Africa stating that no discussion
is possible on the peace proposals OF King MeneieK'
DE Fe.ice. Barbato and Bosco. Socialist Deputies
were liberated to-day under the amnesty granted Ny
the King. They will appear in the Chamoer Oh
Tuesday De Felice elected In the secohd us
trlct OF Catana and the fourth district OF rome
DR.. Barbato in the fifth district OF Milan ana DoSoo
In the fourth district Of Palermo.
The "Tribuna" says that the proposals OF King
Menelek for peace with Italy include demand thaI
King Humbert send HIM an autograph letter re-
questing peace and agreeing to the immediate evacu
alton OF Adigrat by the Italians MeneIeK tne pape.
says further insists the withdrawn OF l,aIy
forces to the frontiers fixed in the treaty conciuoru
by I'ccia and agreement on the part Oi ie,iJ
to refrain from erecting fortresses and to de-
cline all offers Of alliance from any outside COZ.
ony Menelek the "Trbuna says promises II
these conditions complied with to undertake 10
oppose any advance by the Dervishes on kassaia-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-15
GOODWILL, TOWARD GERMANY.

ENGLAND'S ACTION TO HELP ITALY HAS, GOOD
EFFEcT-TfIE DREIBUND SAFE UNTIL 1908.
Berlin. March 1.-THE strain In the relations Of
Germany with England is rapidly relaxing under
the influence of the conviction that British ex
pedtion to Dongola would be the very best practi-
cal Intervention In favor OF Italy and no better
proof could be given the political circle In Ber-
lin OF England's friendl!ness toward Germany's
ally. Count C;oiuchowski, the Austrian Minister Of
Foreign Affairs learned Of the decision OF the Eng
lsh Government to advarce against Dongola be-
fore leaving Berlin for Vienna yesterday. and called
upon Sir Frank LAscelles. British Ambassador.
and congratulated him. and the latter escorted the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-15
PART OF OKLAHOMA FIRE SWEPT.
RANcHERs BURNED OUT AND TWO LIVES LOST
IN BEAVER COUNTY

Guthrie Okla March 14.--Reports received last
night from Hardesty. Beaver County. the scene OF
the recent disastrous prairie fire. show that greater
damage was done than was at first supposed The
fire covered an area sixteen miles square, ana
originated from fire guards set out Wednesday
afternoon BY farmer named John McMains BY
night vast area OF range was ablaze. The nerce
flames famed by the gale. rolled mountain high
and swept away everything In their path Ihe
fire ran southwest to Optima Creek where 1t was
checked yesterday Fourteen rich ranches. Inc
town OF Optma and over a score Of dwellings were
destroyed. The loss Is estimated at s2ooVp 10
ranches alone. On every ranch was nero ot
cattle and horses. and nearly all pershed
Two lives were lost Henry James. a boy OF six
teen was suffocated in a barn. and Richard Walsh
inhaled the flames while beating the fire Among
the ranches devastated were those OF James Ing
land John Hutc hinsou, Richard Walsh. william
Houser. r i. McMains. George Henderson. henry
stone +. 8. Ridgeway and Bernard Perry.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-15
H0LMEgs LAWYER PUNISHED

Philadelphia, March H-Wiiiiam A. Shoemaker.
one OF the counsel for II. II. Holmes. the murderer
BENJAMIN F. Pitezel. was to-day suspended for
eounty by Judge Thayer. Shoemaker MA. accused
- attempting subornation Of perjury in having a
SSmcn make q false afndavit for the purpo.s ~
SsyvnG an abb for Holmes. The scheme yss.v so ~
Esso py Ddstrict-Attorney Graham durin~ ~.
''es trial and created sensation at the time.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-15
mCHEROKEE BILL" TO BE HANGED.

,.,,r PRESIDENT REFUSES TO COMMUTE TIE
SENTENCE OF THE OUTLAW.
Washington. March H-crawford Godsoy' other-
u,,se Cherokee BILL" the notorious Indian Territory
outlaw. must hang Tuesday President Cleveland
,o-dav denied Goldsby's application for clemency.
~ have examined this application fully" he says
- and no suficient reason for committing
~ .o,tence of the court delaying Its execution
The CLERK OF Pardons will Immediately notify the Of
aers at Fort Smith that the judgment Of the court
must be carried out.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-15
SUPERINTENDENT MCOY's MISSION.

Oakland. Cal. March H.-Division Superintendent
Daniel B. Mccoy. of the New-York Central Rail
wav ia on the Coast inspecting the Central Pacific
and Union Pacific properties. 1t is said he is here
ths agent OF the Vanderbilts, that they can act
with knowledge should the Government decree a. a
public sale of either road. Chauncey NJ Depew ~
expected here next month.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-15
RAN FIVE MILES BEFORE TRAIN.

prcr-rJAR FREAK OF A RUNAWAY HORSE AT
WHITE PLAINS
A horse belonging 10 William Deveson. OF White
Plains ran away on Friday night and ran onto
the railroad track In front OF the Pitsied express.
r,o engineer slowed down and whistled until he
,ras tired brt the horse refused 10 yield the right
Of way The animal crossed .ffty-foot bridge
and kept its journey until Scarsdale was reacheu
90 n,ured the runaway and cleared the track
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-15
STBNTTTED TO ARBITRATION.
TWO GERMAN DANCING MASTERS QUARREL
ABOUT THEIR PUPILS. ARRANGE FOR
DUEI. AND THEN DECIDE TO SET
TILE BY PEACEFUL MEANS.

DUEI. AND THEN DECIDE TO SET
TIE BY PEACEFUL MEANS.
Two German dancing masters engaged IN dis-
nu,e Yesterday afternoon at the Central Opera
House over the merits OF their patrons they
came 10 blows and one challenged the other 10
duel They selected seconds and were talkirE OF
orraro,ng for the affair to take place at Staten
Island to-day when Frederick Maiser manager OF
the house stepped In and acted as peacemaker
He uuieted both men, and agreed to leave the
question to a committee Of citizens. whom Maiser
was to appoint
,rne names Of the two professors Abraham
Gran who conducts a dancing class In the opera
house and Adolph Neuberger. who has an academy
AZ Seyenty- -second-st. and Third-ave.
The matter will be decided in private at the
opera house on the night OF March 20 Do'n proies
sors will have their best pupils there, ana an IN
teresng exhibition will take place Aiter the com
mittee gives its decision, the doors VIII pc throwh
omen TO the public and a supper VIII be served
the lose; TO pay the bill.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-15

THE NETWORK HERALD'S EASTER NUM-
Der. published next Sunday. the 22d inst. VIII IN.
Art Section OF twentyfour beautifully @ ILLUSTRATED sons,a
'rhe Herald's" 5000 prize story. by Edgar Faw-
cett. "A Romance Of Old New-York"; sermons by
His Eminence Cardinal Gibbons; Bishop-elect Sat
eriee OF Washington. and DR.. Savage, Of Boston:
Easter fashions from Paris poems stories aud q
multitude OF other attractive features.
Price dve cents. Don't miss n-Advt. SO
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-15
A FURRIER KILLS HIMSELF.
pEspoNpENr ON ACCOUNT OF HLIIEALTH AND
POOR BUSINESS.

Moritz Schwartz. ffty-hve years old. furrier do
ing business at No. 46 University Place. and living
at No. l6s East Ninetieth-st, killed himself last
evening by shooting through the head with re-
volver. Two years ago his wife died. and since then
he has been In poor health. and has allowed his
business to suffer in consequence.
Last evening he went home in fit Of dependency
He spoke TO servant at the door, and then went
into the front room OF his fiat and shot himself
Policeman McGIllicutty was called In. ana IN
formed the Coroner's office. Mr. schwartz hau
family OF five children. ranging from four years
to twenty In age.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-15
KING MENELEK'S FORMIDABLE ARMY
HE SHOWS 100000 wELI-ARMED TROOPS TO AN
ITALIAN OFFICER.

Rome March 14.-Dispatches from Iassowaa say
that King Menelek has reviewed his troops IN the
presence OF Major Salza, the italian officer. VINO
went 10 the Abyssinian camp TO obtain PERMISSION
TO bury the bodies OF the Italians killed In the
battle at Adowa. The dispatches say that loVo
well-arned Abyssnan troops marched past IN
good order King Meneek also showed his stores
OF ammunition and provisions to Major Salza
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-15
ROYAL, BLUE LINE TO PHILADELPHIA BAL
TIMORE AND WASHINGTON.

new tirAe-tabIe OF trains from New-York to
the above points win take effect on sunday March
iin iinn f,me OF train formerly leaving New-York
Station Central Railroad Of New,Jersey. foot Lib.
sschedmie al 200 D. M Fbr full information see
ssms-fable advertisement In this paper.-Advt.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-03-15
AS TO THE RAINEs BILL.

Mr.. Mullin also explained his vote In favor OF
the Raines oill saying that the only objection he
had to 1t was that the fees were too low. He
said he favored the plan OF making the liquor
dealers pay the State taxes 1t would cost the
Republicans some members Of Assembly In the
city districts, but. on the whole. would gain
votes throughout the State. The resolutions
were then adopted.
The State delegates from the Ist District are
George A. Bagley. Charles Shaver ]. L. Hunt
Walter Zimmerman. John r. Washburn and E.
y: johnson. The Congress district delegates are
w. J. Grant. f. T. Collins Elon r. Brown. E.
ID. Gilmore Eugene Allen and George NJ. Wood
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-06-05
NOVEL PENCIL HOLDERS.
Exchange.

Exchange.
The up-to-dnte girl these days never
thinks OF using common. ordinary PEN
Gil. Before she approves OF n pencil IL
must be slipped within n silver or gold
holder When the holders first appear
ed they were made OF silver. with rub
Der at the end. Now they can be bought
OF gold. with Jewel In place OF the rub
ber.
However the newest holders are in sill
yer, decorated with an enAmeled flag in
the college colors.
The pencil holder designed for young
women devoted to Harvard has Grim
son enamel flag bearing the letter II In
white as It's decoration. The Yale pen
ell holder has Its flag In the college col
ors, blue and white, and for Princeton
the black and orange flag IL seen.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-06-05
fFrom the San FrnncIsco ArEonaut.l

From the San Francisco Argonaut)
I'm the heart Of the great desert OF the
Colorado--which the Southern Pacific
traverses-therS Is an oasis called Indio.
which. IN our opinion. Is the sanitarium
OF the earth. We believe. from personal
investigation. that for certain individuals.
there is no spot on this planet 50 favor
able"
c. T. Stewart. II. D., writes: The
purity OF the air. and the eternal sun
shine. MI enc with wonder and delight
Nature has accomplished so
much that there remains but little for
man to do. As to Its possibilities as q
health reDort-here Is the most perfect
sunshine. with a temperature always
pleasant. a perfectly dry soil. for rain Is
an unknown factor; pure oxygen. dense
atmosphere and pure water. What more
can be desired? II Is the place. above
all others. for lung troubles. and para
disc for rheumatics. Considering the
number of sufferers who have been
cured. have no hesltancy in recon-
mending this genial oasis as the haven
OF the afflicted"
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-06-05
ENGLISH cAPTTAL ron AMERICAN
fNVF8TMENTS.


Important 70 Americans seeking Eng.
hsh Capital for nov enterprises. A Lin
containing The names and addresses oi
80 Alccesgfm promoters who have placed
over fl00V0.0o0 Storing IN Foreign In
y0gtmsnts within the last six Year,. and
over ns.O0e.0o0 for the seven months of
1896. P4ca, g. or a., payable BY postal
order 20 tho London and Universal Bu-
reau Of Investors. %. Cheapsld+. London,
E. q, Subscribers WI be entitled, BY ar
rangement With t,le directors 70 receive
sitfIer personal OF LISTERS OF Introduction
10 any OF these suscassfnl promoters.
This li0t Is first Class IN every respect,
and every man or firm whose name ap-
peaTy therein may be depended upon.
For placing ths following Il viii b
found lnyalDatse-IjoDd or Shares OF In
dugtria.. Commercial and Financial con-
Germs. MORTGAGE loans, Sale Of Lands.
Patents or Mines.
Diroctors:-
SIR EDWARD C. ROSS,
HON. WALTER c. PEPYB,
CAPT. ARTHUR sTIFFE.
Copyright.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-06-05
The u. S. Govt Reports
show Royal Baking Powder
superior to all others

That New York city consumes s5o.oOo.-
0o0 eggs In ono year: nearly 10000 pounds
OF butter every day. and as many gal
Ions OF milk; that Il eats 9oS. ,OcO pounds
Of beef In a year seems astounding.
And yet these figures are. in reality. very
moderate calculations which Mr.. John
Gilmor Speed has reached upon exhaus-
tive investigation. and embodied Ia an
article on Feeding City Like New
York" which he has written for the
Ladies' Home Journal.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-06-05
Many Remarkable Cures

The objections urged against IndIo IN
the past by the large numbers who
otherwise would have been glad 10 take
advantage OF It's beneficial climate. has
been a lack Of suitable accommodation.
The Southern Pacific Company takes
pleasure In announcing that several
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-06-05
Commodious and
Comfortable Cottages

have Just been erected at Indlo station.
that viii be rented to applicants at rea-
sonAble rates. They are furnished with
modern conveniencsS. supplied with pure
artesian water and so situated as to give
occupants all the advantages to be de-
rived from h more or less protracted
residencs in this delightful climate.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-06-05
SEASIDE SAWNILL.

A complete stock Of lumber on hand
in the rough or dressed. Flooring, rus
tic, ceiling, and all kinds OF finish;
mouldings and shingles; also bracket
work done to order Terms reasonable
and prices at bedrock. All orders
promptly attended to. ONCE and yard
at mill. H. F. L. LOGAN, Prop'r.
Seaside. Oregon.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-06-05

Tho schooner Gem l0it up the river Tor
Portland yesterday. Go take on "a load uf
lumber for California
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-06-05

Tho barkrntiuc Uncle John loft up tho
river yesterday FOR Portland, where she
will load lumber
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-06-05

Tho ManHanita returned yesterday from
trip to Tiilamook Rock. whore shu land.
"a suppilcu ami mall
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-06-05
THE ABOVE PICTURE DOES NOT
REPRESENT


A passenger train on the Chicago. Mn
waukee and st. Paul Railway No. Ia
tarins are yeatibuled. heater by steam.
and lighted by electricity. Each sleep
car berth has an electric reading lamp
It's dining cars are the best in the world
and It's coaches are palaces on wheels.
This great railway. connecting as Il
does with all transcontinental lines at 81
PAU ana Omaha, assures TO the taryelins
public the best service known. Ticketi
via the Chicago. Milwaukee and St Pau
Railway are on sale at all railroad ticket
Offices 70 any point IN the United statel
or Canada. For maps. folders and othei
Information. address.
G. J. EDDY. General Agent.
J. W. CASEY Portland. Or
Trav. Pass and Tkt Agent.
Portland Or.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-06-05

Tho british four.mautod bark lnyrr.
upna.ahirr. wheat laden Tor tho United
Kingdom. arrived down the river late
"Wednesday night She viii sail In "a few
days.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-06-05

one swallow does not make Spring. but
one swallow OF one Minute Cough Cure
brings relief Chas Rogers,
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-06-05
MATTERS MARINE.
NtoNcTSnt- OF Nes@si. nt Home
and EiAewhcro.

Tho hnrkontlnn Portland from this port
Tor nrdnndo, with cargo OF lumber.
arrived out June l.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-06-05

II II well not TO mention namca but
this refers to phipmaAior well known
IN the California trade and who was
noted for quick passages and harsh dis
cipllnc. Hts younger brother, a giant
In strength. was frst ofiicrr He also
was somewhat severe In tho treatment OF
subordinatrs Al sea one day the stew
ard came to the captain and complained
ho was unable to endure the mates dts
cipllno. why don't you give him a
good lcklng7" said the Captain, "l'll
bo blind TO any little breach Of discipline.
20 for him" Then the captain told his
mate and brother Of the conversation
Meanwhile the steward braecd himself
for the night Next day tho first officer
was idly leaning over the rail watching
the waves. when the steward, seeing his
opportunity came up stealthlly; through
tho corner OF his eye the mate watched
him approach With bound the stew
ard was upon him and dealt him n tor
rinc blow on the back. for the mate
moved Just enough to save his head. IAN
right, steward; III be- down to dinner In
"A minute" said the mate. ana, turning.
Aaunterrd toward the cabin, The stew
ard saw his enemy was well fed, ana
gave up trying to nick" him. San Fran
cisco Commercial News.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-06-05
MENU ron FRIDAY.


Breakfast
Fruit.
Rice, with Sugar and Cream.
Brolled shad,
Creamed Potatoes.
Watercress, olives.
Coffee.
Luncheon,
Clam Chowder.
Thin Slices Brown Bread and Butter.
Cold Meat,
Strawberries.
Tea.
Dinner.
Cream OF Pea Soup.
Boiled Cod. Sauce Hollandalse.
New Potatoes,
Spinach. Asparagus Tomato Salad.
Cheese. WATERS,
Lemon Jelly,
Coffee
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-06-05

Tho examination OF recruits for tho
new battlcahip Oregon was commenced
Monday morning on board the flagship
Philadelphia A steam launch piled be-
tween Clay street and tho ship. trans
porting ,ara who arr anxious TO Join tho
service A. has been customary OF late
IN signing men for tho navy, none but
American citizonH need apply the gov
crumcnJ being determined TO have no oc-
castor to ropudiate sorNiIors OF Amcri-
can gunboats because they had not ever
taken out their citizenship papers The
recruiting viii be carried on until fun
crew for the oregon II secured, About
90 mon are needed for the queen OF
the Navy" an part OF the Grow will be
assigned to hcr from other ships on scrv-
tee In Pacific waters. san Franclnco
bulletin.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-06-05
They Lack Lie

There are twines sold TO fishermen
ON the Columbia river that stand In
the same relationship to MarshsliE
Twine as wooden image does to the
human belng-they lack strength-lfe
-evenness-and lasting qualities. Don't
fool yourself into the belief that other
twines besides Marshalrs will do Just
as well" They won't. They cannot.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-06-05

Prices Baking Powder was awarded
highest honors at Worlds and California
Mdwlnter Fairs.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-06-05

The z,uamzhlp State arrived from san
Francisco yesterday with tho following
cargo. snl sacks bark. 15s casca canned
fruits. g cases hardware. 10 cases soap
4 bales twinc. 70 cases lyosi9 sacks sui
phur. 10 nackA dried fruit % chimney
pipes. ~ packages wood"nwarc. VI pack
ages miscellaneous goods. 100 sacks salt,
ib0 packages tWlnS. 10 cases iron. ~
pigs lead. a. packages groceries. ~ bags
plaster, sn haga rye, Csc bass beans ana
fruit ~ caaen iron. 70 cases whisky, 10
boxes lemons, E9l sacks onions, G1id cascp
miscellaneous freight, The steamer lcir
,ip the river Tor Portland after a short
stop,
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-06-05

A dispatch from New York. dated June
i says Two young mcn. George Hcrpo
and Frank Aamuelaon, will start 10 row
acruHa the Atlantic from New York 10
navfe In boat Is feet inches long ana
9 feet wide, on Saturday afternoon next
Tho distance IN Ia miiUu Tho oarn-
men will uso no sails They will carry
provisions for o days, The little boat
lies adjoining the barge once Herpo
and AamurlHOn arn fishermen from
nranchport. n j. They say they ars
eohndunt OF accomplishing tho trip. and
thus earn tho fame OF being the nrnt TO
cross the Atlantic with oars.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-06-05
TIDE TABLE FOR JUNE.

mon wATEn Low wArEn.
NAM -4-a.aa----- .ass--s Ia--..-a-
AN r.M AN. ra
The gold leaf., 1896-06-25
Confederate Veterans Reunion.

The Confederate Veterans Reunion
to be held in the city of Richmond. Va,
Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday,
June Both, and July lst and 2nd, prom
ises to be notable event In cir
cular issued from the headquarters of
the United Confederate Veterans, New
Orleans, La, by General George
Norman. Adjutant General and
Chief of Staff, we make the following
extract:
Business of the greatest importance
Will demand careful consideration during
the Sixth Annual Reunon-such as the
best methods OF securing impartial his
tory, and to enlist each State in the
compilation and preservation of the his
tory OF her citizen soldiery: the benevo-
lent care through State aid or otherwise
OF disabled, destitute Or aged veterans
and the widows and orphans OF our fall
len brothers-in-arms; the care of the
graves OF our known and unknown dead
buried at Gettysburg, Fort Warren,
camps Morton, Chase, Douglas, Oakland
cemetery at Chicago, JohnsOn's Island,
CAIRO and at all other points; to see that
they are annually decorated, the head
stones preserved and protected, and
complete lists of names OF our dead he
roes with the location of their last rest
ing places furnished to their friends and
relatives through the medium of our
camps, thus rescuing their names from
oblivion and handing them down in his
tory; to participate in laying the corner
stone OF the Jefferson Davis monument
at Richmond, Va, the consideration of
the different movements, plans and
means to complete the monument to the
memory of Jefferson Davis, President OF
the Confederate States of America, and
to aid in building monuments to other
great leaders, soldiers and sailors of he
South; and as there is no relief or aid for
our veterans and their families, outside
of ourselves and our own resources, to
perfect plan for mutual aid and be-
nevOlent associations to make such
changes in the constitution and bylaws
as experience may suggest, and other
matters of general interest.
Total number OF camps now admitted
1913, with applications in for nearly one
hundred more. Following is list of
camps by States: Texas 213, Alabama
81, South Carolina II, Missouri 50, Mis-
sssippi GO, Georgia "a, Louisiana 81 :,
Arkansas 80, Kentucky 81, Florida 30,
Tennessee 30, Virginia 81, North Caro-
lima "a, Indian Territory 8, Maryland 6,
Oklahoma ). New Mexico 3, Illinois 9,
Montana 2, West Virginia l, Indiana 1 =,
California l District of Columbia l.
The gold leaf., 1896-06-25
A Queer Explosion.

The Fayetteville Observer reports a
queer kind of explosion in that place,
something we never heard Of before.
1t was a pneumatic bicycle tire. 1t
says: Monday morning about II
O'Clock a report like acun-shot sound
ed in the direction of Kings Drug
Store, and it was heard all over the
business portion of the city. A wild
rush was made from all quarters, and
great excitement prevailed. TO the as
tonshment Of everybody-who expect
ed to see the bullet riddled body ol
one man at least-a wrecked bicycle
lay before them. The bicycle had been
placed in the sun in front Of the drug
store and one of the tires had exploded
wrecking the wheel and shatterlnG
other parts.