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Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1897-07-30
INSTANTLY KILLED.
seven People Meet a Frightfu1 Dssth
at New Haven.

New Haven, July 23.--An appalling
accident occurred this morning in the
shell-loading department Of the Win
chester Repeating Firearms Company's
works. without an instant's warning
six human beings lost their lives by an
explosion and another victim died soon
afterward at the hospital. A score Of
others were more or less seriously in
jured but no further fatalities are an
ticipated.
More than 150 men and women are
employed in the loading department
and that more fatalities did not result
from the explosion is miraculous. The
hundreds OF people who gathered about
the gates Immediately after the explo-
sion witnessed gruesome sight. Six
dead bodies, blackened with powder,
and frightfully mangled, almost beyond
recognition, were lying on the floor.
Near by two injured men were writhing
in agony and all about were men run
ming with their faces and arms bleeding
from shot wounds, unmindful of the in
juries, but trying to assist the injured
and quell the confusion. Owing to the
number Of girls who were carried out
in a fainting condition, it was believed
that many of them were seriously in.
jured, and there was great feeling of
relief when it was found that in most
cases they were unharmed.
The explosion occurred in the loading
room. Employed in this room were
$50 hands, two-thirds Of them girls and
women. Nearly all the female hands
we're employed on the loading ma
chimes. The full complement Of hands
was at work in the room when the ex-
plosion took place. Forty feet of the
side Of the building was blown out, and
fragments of human bodies were scat
tered in every direction. All available
physicians, fire department. police, am
bulance and hospital corps were speed
lily summoned.
Narrowing scenes were enacted as the
vast throng congregated about the place.
The victims who were alive were made
as comfortable as possible and conveyed
with all possible speed to their homes.
Two bodies had been decapitated.
Others had been partially torn asunder
and still others had been dismembered.
Edward Barderoff died after being taken
to the hospital, making the seventh vic
tim of the explosion.
The cause of the explosion has not
been determined. T. q. Bennett,
president of the company, said:
I'VE have been running automatic
loading machines for more than 20
years, and this is the first time any one
has been injured. Since the adoption
of these machines we have had no acci-
dents in the use of black gunpowder. T"
Bennett expressed the belief that
| through the carelessness of an operator
or powder boy the machine that explod-
| ed had been overcharged.
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Nearing a Crisis.

Fairmount, w. Va, July 26.-An
army Of deputy sheriffs now guards the
Hite mine, at Kings, three miles above
here, on the Tygart's Valley river.
The sheriff was called there this after
noon as the operators feared an out
break, but no arrests were made.
Early this morning the drivers at the
mine joined the strikers. The opera
tors secured new drivers in an hour,
and at noon over half Of the miners
came out. Then the second lot of
drivers threw up their positions, and
some Of the men began stoning the
miners, who were forced to leave their
work.
Ralph Hite, the foreman, soon had
his Winchester rife in his hand, and
three shots quickly checked the enthu-
siasm Of all the strikers but one, who
made for Hite with pick, but he was
driven back at the point Of a revolver.
The operators, however, feared another
outbreak, and called on the county off,
cials for aid. Tonight organizers are
there, and they say all the men will
join the strikers, but Hite stated that
all or most Of the men would be at
work tomorrow.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1897-07-30

Washington, July 26. The insult
offered to the Portuguese flag by y
party Of students in California on the
Fourth of July is not expected to lead
to any complications. Viscount de
Santo-Thryso. the Portuguese minister
to the United States, called at the
state department today, and had q
short talk about the matter He pre-.
viously had brought the incident to
the attention OF the department, which
had caused inquiry to I've made of the
state authorities. The report of the
governor of California has not yet been
received, as the minister was informed
He expressed great satisfaction at the
tone taken by the newspapers in refer
ring to the affair.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1897-07-30
A MONETARY COMMISSION.
Bill Introduced for the Appointment Of
"a Board Of Eleven.

Washington, July 20. Represents
tive Stone, Of Pennsylvania, today in
troduced in the house bill to author
ize the appointment Of monetary
commission, and to provide for its ex-
penses. The text Of stones bill is az
follows:
That the president is hereby author
lied to appoint monetary commission
Of II members, who shall be persons
especially fitted by experience. training
and study for the consideration of the
subjects coming before said commits
sion. Said commission shall inyesti-
gate and report what changes. IL any,
are necessary and expedient In our
present banking and currency laws,
and what further legislation, il any.
IL desirable relative TO our national
banking system and our government
paper currency Of notes and certifi-
sltes, and may, in connection there
with, report codification OF existing
laws on these subjects. Said commits
sion may take testimony and listen to
MBuheHbr III tticiI ulSCIctioils anu may
require and shall be entitled TO receive
information from any department or
officer OF the government on any mat
ter within its or his special jurisdic-
tion, and coming within the scope Of
their investigation.
Said commission shall meet for or
ganization in Washington at such time
as the president may designate and
hold their subsequent sessions at such
time and places AZ they may deter
mine, and shall report to the president
for transmission to congress not later
than November 10, 1897.
Copies Of all bills relating to bank
ing and currency, or to the circulating
notes OF the government introduced in
either house in the 54th congress and
the first session OF the 55th, shall be
furnished by the clerks Of said houses
to the commission.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1897-07-30
A GEORGIA WATERMELON.
The President Receives n Mammoth
Specimen of Southern Favbrite.

Tho President Receives n Mammoth
Specimen of . Southern Faybrite.
Washington, July 2S.-Presiden Nc
Kinley was the recipient today of
unique compliment in the shape of a
large Georgia watermelon. Several
mbers of the delegation in congress
accompanied by several ladies, and w.
H. Mitchell, of Atlanta, the Southern
freight agent Of the Baltimore & Ohio
railroad, made the presentation in the
Blue room. The melon was about two
and half feet long, and measured six
feet in circumference. 1t was packed
in a golden hamper, wrapped IN the
American flag and entwined with white
silk ribbon, on one end of which was
the flag Of the United States and ON the
other the arms of the state of Georgia.
Representative Livingston made the
presentation speech. In doing so he
referred to the old adage about the
Greeks bearing gifts, and assured the
president when opened no office-seeking
enemy would emerge.
The president made happy re-
sponse, saying among other things that
he was especially gratitied for the as
surance that it contained no Office
saakar
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1897-07-30
TIME BY THE FoRELock.
Brewers Are Stocking Up with stamps
to save the Discount.

Brewers Are Stocking Up with stamps
to save the Discount.
Washington, July 26.-There has
been heavy run on collectors of in
ternal revenue in all Of the larger cit
les Of the country by brewers, who are
purchasing beer stamps in large guam
titles at the y cent discount allowed
under the existing law, in anticipation
Of the final passage Of the tariff bill,
which repeals the discount now al
lowed. The acquisitions received from
collectors yesterday were the largest
in the history Of the bureau, aggregat-
ing over 81 200, 900, and today these
figures have been largely exceeded, the
acquisitions aggregating $1,000. 600.
The policy OF the bureau has been to
order stamps of all kinds only as fast
as they were required TO meet requisi.
tions, and maintain proper supply in
the valuts. and no steps were taken
for any such demand as has developed.
In consequence, the supply of stamps
in the vaults is running very low, and
it has been found necessary to cut
down the requisition from collectors SO
that sufficient stamps might be kept
on hand to meet the legitimate de.
mands Of the trade.
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Exncnntion .Commenced.

Athens. July 26.-The European
military authorities have ordered the
surrender of the Volo-Larissa railway
to the Greek railway officials within
eight days. 1t is stated that the evac-
uation of Thessaly has commenced.
Eight regiments of Turkish troops from
Domokos passed through Thessaly to-
day en- route for Elasona. Several Off
GERS have started for Salenica. Edhem
Pasha, commander-in-chief of the
Turkish troops in Thessaly, ia expected
to arrive in volo shortly to superintend
the evacuation,
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1897-07-30
EXCITEMENT At FEVER HEAT
Trouble Daily Expected in
the Pittsburg District.
DEPUTY sHeRlfFs ON GUARD
Mine Foreman Fires ON Strikers Coal
Famine II Imminent In Chicago The
strikers at other Points.

Pittsbug, July Excitement was
at fever beat In local mining circles to-
day The operators were apparently
prepared for any demonstration, and
before nightfall they were convinced
that matters had taken a serious turn.
Early in the morning about 800 miners
from the Finleyyille district marched
on the Bunola mines, on the river, and
succeeded in bringing out the men at
work. Sheriff Lowry, Of this county,
has force Of deputies ready for duty
at moments notice, and trouble is
looked for at any time. The deputies
are in readiness to go to the mines of
the New York & Cleveland Company.
A march on the Turtle creek, Plum
creek and Sandy creek mines is expect
ed at any time.
At Canonsburg it was reported that
1000 men would march to the Cook
mines tonight and stay there until the
diggers came out. Sheriff Clark, oil
Washington county, is on hand with a
large number OF deputies, and trouble
is expected if the strikers attempt to
force the men to quit work. The new
state law to compel operators to weigh
the coal before it is screened and to
pay the miners on its basis, is to be
tested to its fullest extent, and the
whole uniformity agreement hinges on
this test. A large number of operators
are putting in scales, so as to weigh the
coal according to the new law, but 9th
ers are preparing to fight it. A member
Of the arbitration commission said to-
night that the new anti-screening Law
would cut figure in the new agree
ment, and the law would be thoroughly
tested before it is incorporated in ths
agreement.
The arbitrator were at work among
the Pittsburg operators today, and the,
are trying every means to bring abou
meeting OF the operators. So far they
have been unsuccessful in arranging
for meeting but it is hoped they will
accomplish this shortly.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1897-07-30
sim working a. wheeling.

Wheeling, W. Va, July 26.-The
arrival Of President Ratchford at Fair
mount is the event of the day in West
Virginia. 1t is not likely Ratchford
will be able to do anything which Debs
could not do. Debs, Ratchford and
other organizers held a conference to-
day at Fairmount to devise plans for
future work. They favor commission
ing all the strikers as missionaries to
work from man to man among the
miners in their homes.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1897-07-30
The rariff Conference Report,

Washington, July 23.-The tariff
report was taken up in the
senate today after routine business was
Of and the formal reading of
the report proceeded. During the
early hours the discussion was purely
formal, most of the time being given
to identifying the numbered amend
ments with the text Of the senate bill.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1897-07-30
A SHOCKING STORY.
Poverty, Starvation and Death In an
Arkansas City.

Fort Smith, Ark, July SO. = A
shocking case of destitution came to
light in this city yesterday. In an old
shanty within the shadow of the Uni
ted States Jail, lying upon pile OF
straw and covered with rags, was found
Mrs. John Hauer, the widow of once
well-known German resident of this
city, almost dead with malarial fever.
In another corner lay two scantily
clothed corpses. They were the bodies
OF Mrs. Hauer's children, one months
old, the other years. The children
had died from disease, exposure and
starvation. In the hut were also found
Mrs. Jordan, Mrs. Hauer's mother, and
three living children, all of whom We're
fast yielding to the pangs of hunger.
Mrs. Hauer was removed to hospital,
where she will die.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1897-07-30
Coal shortare m ChIcnro.

Chicago, July 26.-A shortage of coal
has begun to be felt here. The Chi
cago refinery, which uses 500 tons
daily, has suspended operations in view
OF the high prices. Local coal men be-
lieve that the sugar refnery's suspen-
sion is a forerunner of number of
similar cases, when similar large con-
sumers attempt to replenish their stock
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stopped BY an Injunction.

Canonsburg, Pa, July 26.-The sec.
ond march on the Allison mine was
made this evening by 900 strikers from
Miller's run and the Millersburg dis
trict. No bloodshed resulted, as the
leaders are cool-headed men and held
their men in check. The strikers
reached the coal tipple about dark, but
were met by deputy sheriff, who
served an injunction on the leader,
Andrew Savage. After some parleying
the men marched back a few hundred
yards and camped in the open field.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1897-07-30
Az Ared Catholic Priest.

Troy, N. Y, July 26.-Rev Peter
Havermans, the oldest Catholic priest
in the United States, died today. He
was porn in the province of North
2-abant, Holland, March 2s, 1906,
coming to America in few months.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1897-07-30
FROM OLD TO NEW.
Preparations Made For Putting Tariff
Law Into Eject.

Washington, July 26.-Ths treasury
officials have made preparations to put
the tariff into operation after its sigma
ture by the president. The copies of
the bill have been sent to customs Off
GERS throughout the country in antici-
patton of its passage, and it is said that
all have reached their destination
by the time the bill becomes a law.
Collectors also have been instructed to
make the change from the old law to
the new upon receipt of trustworthy
information that the bill has received
the presidents approval. Officials
who have given the pending bill care
full scrutiny state that 1t is exception
ally free from antiquities and incon-
sistencies, and little trouble is antici-
pated in formulating regulations gov
erning its administration.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1897-07-30
Trouble IL Ennsrtnd.

Canonsburg, Pa, July 26. About
500 strikers came in from Bridgeyille
and reported that from roo to 1000
would be here tonight. The MoGovern
mine has been running since Tuesday.
Trouble is looked for il the miners do
not come out.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1897-07-30

q. u. = N. Oh. Time Card.
'wo passenger trains both ways each day,

RAsT BOuNn.
spokane Express leaves Portland daily nj 2:4s
y. M, and arrives ~ Arlington nj 7:45 p. m
Fast mail leaves Portland Mt y. m, and ar
riyes At Arlington at 800 n, NJ,
wEsr BouAD.
Fast mail. via pendleton, walla Walla and
Waliula, arrives NJ Arlington at 2:0s n. m,
and at Portland 6 n, IN.
Portland Express arrives Mt Arlington at 6;3i
q. m, and at Portland at II :bs n, M.
Fares by boat 10 Fan Francisco have been 70.
duced first cabin, 81. Etecfa.e, $40, including
meals aud berths. Through tickets are sold IN
Arlington. Y. e. HiNDLE, Agent.
The Forrest City times., 1897-06-25

Mir. Charles l.. Thompson, architect from Little Rock. secured the honor of having his plans accepted for the big new court house.
 Misses Ida May and Blanche Doug las, and Master Walter Williams, of Memphis. returned home Tuesday. after short visit to the family of Capt. Jas. Russell.
 J. 1T. Bynum was in the city Wed. nesday and gave us a pleasant call having his subscription marked up for twelve months. He IS suffering with a swollen ankle, and was quite lame.
 wm. smith returned from the re. union at Nashville Wednesday. He reports most enjoyable visit. ana the grand gathering of old veterans made him almost think the war was in full blast.
 Squire N. B. Nelson has moved his mill of justice from the jail to one of the jury rooms in the court house, where he is now established and pre-. pared to deal out law and justice in the most approved and satisfactory style.
 In giving the names of parties recommended for posrmasters by the Republican County Central Committee in last weeks TIMES, an error was made in stating that Banner Terry was awarded the office at Caldwell It should have been II. w. Sisk.
 Old Jupiter Pluvins got on a regular bender Friday and Saturday nights. Thunder, lightning and wind cut all sorts of antics, but spared the town in every way except the uprootine uf sev. eral shade trees. He left small amount of rain and passed south.
 Prof Williams returned from his Tennessee home Sunday, and will re. main here few days to superintend the repairs upon his dwelling-that is to be-and at the same time attend to some of the preliminaries ln respect to the advancement of our school inter. eSts.
The Forrest City times., 1897-06-25
CASTORIA
 For Infants and Children. The xe. H "%;':;s" "%;'s:;s"&MzzxZx % s ::;;., ;:;;s

In medicine the best is only good enough. The best gives the quickest and longest relief without leaving any evil after-effects. Dr. Bells Pepper. mint Chill Tonic is mild. It does not rack your bones and shock your nerves. Take it and see the results chills and malaria disappear as snow before the sunshine of spring. The blood, good flesh and no more chills. For sale by b. c. Webb, druggists.
 The Iron Mountain handled grand total of l27S old vets into Memphis last Sunday, all enrOute to the reunion at Nashville. Of this number, the branch contributed 2l3. and notwithstanding special accommodations had been made by this road for their special comfort, one from this city and two from Pales- tine constituted the St. Francis county contingent. the others going over the l.. R. N NJ. Ky. Considerable rivalry between the respective agents at this made n better rate by twenty cents, and thus knocked the persimmon.
 At an adjourned meeting of the white republicans of St. Francis county held Wednesday. and at which ma iority of the white republicans of the county we're present. a permanent white republican club was organized: A. N. Nash was elected chairman aild C. F. Hemenway, secretary. T. 0. Fitz- patrick vas chosen as delegate to the State convention of league clubs, which meets tt Little Rock June 2e. The club then adjourned to meet sgain on the arst Saturday in August,
The Forrest City times., 1897-06-25

Mir. and Mrs. F. W. McFall. of Mad ison. were visitors to the city Wednes- dsy.
 J. r.. Wynne and estimable wife are housekeeping in the Blanton residence on South Side.
 Gabe Block, of Little Rock. was in town on business and visiting friends, the first of the week.
 S. +. Sulcer and his sister-in.law WITS. Jennie Sullivan, of Palestine. Mere visitors to the city Tuesday.
 F. Nj. Coffman has finished hauling his 200 bushels of seed potatoes to his lieids Tn the Widener neighborhoOd..
 We now have in stock all of Marie Corelli's works-paper binding. 25c. vt the newsstand. You will not regret reading them.
 Nut and Fruit Waters, Fairy Lunch. Jelly and Maple Creams, Almond Macaroons, Almond Slices just received fresh at Germans.
 Miss Clara Horton returned from Little Rock Tuesday. where she had attended, tile late meeting of the Bap. tist Young Peoples Unipn.
 The agony is oyer (among the anxious architects). The plans for the new court house submitted by Mir. Thomp- son. of Little Rock, have been ac- cepted.
 Potato shipments have not proven a rushing card the present week. The supply of the spring crop is about ex- hansted. The price remains about the same-50c per bushel
 The enterprising prorrietors of the Cineograph, Messrs Claude Folbre and Max Durborrow. left Wednesday for Wynne, where they exhibited that night. The boys are now strictly on the road. having dates at LOnoke, MorrilltOn, Conway. Russellville, Gainesville, Ozark and Van Buren TIE TIMES wishes the boys success ill their new venture.
The Forrest City times., 1897-06-25

Messrs. T. J. Withers and o. J. Hall, of Burnt Cane and Widener were on the streets Saturday. They expressed themselves as being in favor of the levee bond issue, as prov ided for in the bill which recently passed the legisla- ture.
 The eagle. the king of all birds. is noted for its keen sight. clear and dis tinct vision. So are those persons who use Sutl,erlanG's Eagle Eye Salve for weak eyes. styes. sore eyes of any kind or granulated lids. Sold by ID. c. Webb, druggist.
 TO. Fitzpatrick. J. c. Bell. Capt. J. G. Stern. Wm. Tackett and Jack Cavanaugh, met in room No. in the Forrest City hotel Saturday and took steps leading to the organization of d white republican party. The meeting adjourned to meet again on Wednes- day.
 Evil after-eifects never follow the use of Dr. Bells Peppermint Chill Tonic. It is a pleasant liver laxative. It makes rich, red blood. It makes stout, sound bone. It makes flesh. It makes rosy cheeks. All this cures chills so they stay cured. Dealers guarantee it. For sale by D. C. Webb, druggist.
 Breathes there a man with soul so dead, who never to himself hath said, I'll pay, before I go to bed, the debt owe the printery There's some. we know full well. who never such tale can tell. but they we fear shall go to we'll, tlie place where there IS no winter.-Pfess and Printer.
 To cure a chill: When the lips be- gin to quivet and turn blue, atu before the first chilly shivering sensation comes on. take a full dose of nr. Bell s Peppermint Chil Tonic. It is stinu- lating. It warns the blood. It pro notes the circulation of the blood. It will prevent the chill niue times in ten. It is guaranteed tu prevent the chill ten times in ten If taken four hours before chill time. Sold by D. C, Webb. druggist.
The Forrest City times., 1897-06-25

Go to the best appointed and mos. carefully and cordially conducted sa. loon in ihr city. the Magnolia. for the hest Whiskies. Wines. Cigars and To- bacco. Everything found in First. class, up. Ito. date Saloon, may be had at lhe Magnolia.
 T. C. FOLBRE. Proprietor.
The labor world., 1897-11-13

Carroll D. Wright, the Uni
ted States Commissioner of
Labor Statistics, is charged by
The New Time in it's Novem-
Der number with having delib-
erately distorted facts and fig
ures in order to show an in
crease in wages which does
not exist. H. L. Bliss, an enni-
nent authority, makes the
charge, and adduces most SEN
sational testimony to prove the
truth of his statements. The
New Time announces that it
will completely prove the abso-
lutte worthlessness of Col.
Wright's recent reports, and
the falsity cf his magazine ar
ticle in which he attempted to
refute the assertion that "the
rich are growing richer and the
poor are growing poorer"