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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-12-01
OVERCOME BY GAS IN OHyRoH.
A PaIenvilo ConErsEatien's Experience with
n Detective FURNACE FIue.

n Detective FURNACE Flue.
RoNDouT, N. Y. Nov. 3O.-News has Just
been received here that the congregation of the
Gloria Del Church at Palenyille, in the Cats
kill Mountains, were overcome by coal gas on
Sunday afternoon. A defective iue In the fur
mace In the basement allowed a large volume of
gas to escape into the church. No one seemed
to notice the strong smell OF gas. but the con-
RreRation gradually became drowsy., During
Lucy Kemp was overcome and fell TO the floor.
A moment later Miss Alice Lsmoreau become
unconscjous. Others were made i'll. The pas.
tor also suffered from the gas. and, becoming
frightened. stopped his prayer and called to tho
congregation to leave the church. The Dor
sons who had been overcome, were carried out
into the fresh air and revived.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-12-01
senator HANNA I'LL.
An Attack or the GriP which IL Prsnounesa
Serious In His Case.

CLEVELAND. Nov. 30.-Senator Hanna 10 con-
fined 10 his home with a serious attack OF tho
grip. He was first taken Ill on Sunday. On
Monday his physician diagnosed his trouble
as grip, which he found serious In tho
ened condition due to the arduous work of two
great campaigns. To-day he was worse, and
this fact led TO reports that he was dying,
for while he is a sick mar. he u BY no lpsans In
danger Of death
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-12-01
PULLED OUT WITH 4 BOAT NOOK.
Murphy Waa swept Under = Ferr,b O mt by the
TIDE. but Was Finally Rescued.

Murphy was Swept Under = Ferry DO mt by the
Tide. but Was Finally Rescued.
John Murphy. a street payer, of 1899 Third
avenue. who has been employed in Long Island
City. made a misstep while he was boarding the
ferryboat Long Beach at the Long Island City
slip last evening. and fell into the water. The
tide was running strong at the time, and Muir.
ply was swept under tho ferryb oat. Half q
dozen persons saw him fall. and thought that
there was no chance OF saving him..
John Heine, one OF the Long Beach's deck.
hands, got a boat hook, and. lying fiat on the
deck. leaned over until he was able to poke the
hook under the boat. When Murphy rose to the
surface Heinc caught his coat with the boat
hook. Helne could not raise Murphy, but some Of
the passengers grabbed the deckhand's legs and
hauled Murphy on board. Whom the ferryhoat
got into her slip on this side of the river Murphy
was sent to Bellevue Hospital.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-12-01
MooNsHINEKs RoUr MARsHALs.
Two Of RaFaina' Force Soasded Hua ons
Of Them Held rs n Prisoner.

Of Them Held rs n Prisoner.
COLUMBIA. s. c., Nov. 3o.-Revenue officers
under the new Collector, Webster. had their
first hot fight to-day with moonshiners in tho
a. Dark Corner" four miles from Grcenvillo.
Four officers found a still and proceeded to
search for the moonshiners. who were believed
to be in hiding. Deputy d. b. Stewart ran on
Eli Pittman, a moonshiner. in the bushes. Pitt
man began shooting with "A rife. Stewart using
a revolver. The latter was shot down at the
third fire.
Deputy Ferguson and the Phillips brothers
ran to Stewards rescue and Alexander Phillips
was shot through the leg. The deputies with
drew. leaving Stewart in the possession of tho
moonshiners. who refused to surrender him.
This evening a large posse rescued Stewart,
whose leg was broken. The moonshiners retired
into the mountains.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-12-01
MAYOR QUINCY RENoMINATED.
Bsstou Democrats sausIch Tom Riley ana the
Chicago Platform.

Boston, Nov. 3O.-Mayor Quincy was nomi-
mated for another term Tonight ut the Demo
cratic con yention in Faneui! Hail. The oppo-
sition, represented by Tom Riley. known as The
American House AstoruiG, failed 10 matGrialize
and Mayor Quincy WAS nominated by acclama-
tion without a dissenting voice.
A little excitement was created by an at
tempt on the part or tho Hon. William y. Mo
Nary to force Inc convention 70 declare for the
Chicago platform but a resolution to that effect
municipal ownership OF gas works and street
RAILWAYS was adopted. Congressman John F.
HtxRerald presided, and the Hon. john II. Sui
Ivan made the nominating speech
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-12-01
DowN WITH THE BEAN-sHoorER,
The City Improvement society WsuId InpreVs
IL or the Streets.

Another effort WAS made yesterday to put
the bean shooter under the ban of the law. ].
O.. Pumpelly, Secretary OF the City Improve.
nent Society, wrote to the Aldermen asking
that an ordinance BIO passed making the use of
the bean,shoOter in public plnSesss 4 INSIDE
meanor. Mr.. Pumpeliy Is credioly informed,
on a large scale In this city, and be declares
that the use OF them Is dangerous TO life, limb
and property. The letter Wa placed On NE
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-12-01
L11TLE CIR SOLVED THE PROBLEM.
Car Horss BaiLoa. and when EverythinE Else
Vailed Her Plan was Tried ana worked.

A street car horse on tho Ninth avenue line
baked at Forty.sixth street last night. A
crowd collected, and the passengers got out of
the car. The driver brought his whip down
across the horses back without effoct. A
stout man who had just stepped off the car
said: Don't do that, III get him started" He
rubbed the horses nose, patted him on the
neck, and talked, persuasi'ely, all without re-
somebody suggested oats, another kerosene, a
third a patrol wagon. Another held a burning
newspaper under tho horse. Still II didn't move.
At last a girl of about - pushed her way
through tho crowd and said: Say, mister. Il
somebody has Just got on, and he'll go ahead"
The conductor pulled the bell and the passen-
gers had to run 70 catch the car.
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BELoIT. Wis, Nov. 3O.-Tho Beloit College
freshman class held a banquet at Rockford, Ill.
on Thanksgiving Day. contrary to the college
rules, President Eaton to-day suspended tho
entire class indefinitely. There are Z humber Of
yeppE women IN the GlAbA
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-12-01
KILLS HIS Mo7HER,s suIroR.

sturEeOn's Courtship StOpDed Ter Good By .
l0-Year-Old Lad with n Rine.
TERRE HAUTE. Ind. Nov. 3O.-h Parke coun-
ty this morning Hairy Porter shot and killed
James Sturgeon because the latter would not
cease paying attentions to his mother. Porter
is 10 years OF age. He and his brother had re-
peatedly warned Sturgeon to cease his visits to
their mother, and Sturgeon called once too
often. As he was leaving the house young
Porter waylaid him and shot him with a
rifle. Tho bullet went through the base of tho
brain. Porter went to Rockville and surren.
dered to the Sheriff.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-12-01
o BUsHNELL's FIRM CUTS Es.
Eight Mundrea sIsn Anectsa by the New Scale
or Pric-s fer Piece Work.

SPRINGFIELD. o., Nov. 3O.-Wages have been
cut since the election at the big harvester works
of warder. Bushnell & Glessner' of which Gov.
Bushnell is the head. The cut 10 made by means
OF the annual REIMBURSEMENT OF, prices for piece
work. As n sample, OF how the roAd1ustment
works, the men working on binder frames re-
ceIyed So cents a piece last year, whereas this
year he price has been cut to % cents. The re-
adjustment was made by Manager Bauer, not by
Gov. Bushnell. There arc now about 800 men
at work In the shop.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-12-01
UP THE ES 60.
An Increase or 30 Per Cent. for 06. 900 MIL
Operatives at OInss Vile.

PROVIDENCE, X. l., Nov. 3O.-The era OF
good times has at last sot In at Olneyville.
Tho voluntary offer of Charles Fetch.
or to restore the schedule of 1898 to
tho operatives of the Providence and Ma.
tional Worsted Mills has been carried ont,
for to-day tho increase of 90 per cent. goes into
effect. The other mill owners have fallen into
line, and about 25, 900 operatives will soon be
drawing the new pay.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-12-01
no EXPLORE 1fBURoN ISLAND.
Five Texas Froutiersmen Start On an ExploPiuE
Expedition AmonE the Serbs.

Expedition Among the seris.
SAN ANTONIO, Tex. Nov. 3o.-A party Of fvo
well-known and experienced Texas frontiers.
men. consisting of g. H. Busse. II. K. Stevens,
H. Glass. Edgar johnson, and John Reider, left
hero this evening on an exploring expedition to
.riburon Island. This island 10 the home of the
Seri Indians. who recently murdered q ships
crew. The exploring party expect to reach tho
island in about twenty days. They are we'll
equipped with guns and ammunition. They
will not seek trouble from Indians. but took
with them n large supply of trinkots. which they
will offer as tokens of peace.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-12-01
DORA CLAY WANTS TO GO HOME
Aged Gea. Clay Worried because 10 Garnet
Visit His Young wife.

WHITEHALL, KY, Nov. 3o.-Gen Csssius NJ.
Clay is worried because he cannot 60 to see HIS
young wife Dora. who 10 i'll at Valley Wow
To-day he wrote tho following letter:
Dora sends by messengers loving letters and
denies all said 10 her injury. Shc was brown
from a vicious horse under three wears old aud
dragged by tho foot in The Stirrup to a possible
death, the intent OF our enemies. God help ua.
&C. NJ. CLAY"
REPORTS from Valley View tonight say that
Mrs. Ciay's condit ion is not improved and that
she Is anxious to 20 home.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-12-01
RESCUED FROM AN EAGLE.
The Bird Attempted to Carry on . FouF-Hea,
Old hey In Missouri

Old hoy in Missouri.
BLACK WATER, Mo-. Nov. 3o.-A bald eagle
YRA oapknred nesr here yesterday BY Henry
Kella. who rescued the 4-yearold son of his
brother Theodore from the birds talons. The
child was in tho yard near the house when the
eagle swooped down on him. but the boy was
too heavy for the bird.
Kella rushed to his nephew's assistance. The
birds talons had become entangled in the child's
clothing, and 1t struggled desperately to rise at
Kella's approach. Kella threw his coat over
the eagles head and effected its capture. The
bird was brought here, and is on exhibition.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-12-01
Lawyer Psmbsrtoa Missing.

MOUNT VERNON, N. Y, Nov. 3o.-Wniam II.
Pemberton, a lawyer. has been missing from
this city since Oct. "a. Neither his housekeeper
nor his associates have been able TO find any
trace of his whersa6olts: ne 10 nearly 70 years
NAL condition.
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simpson's new Loan once and Safe Deposit Vault
IiS West GHd 81. near DrOadWN-laG
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-05-14

pany dues while in this city, for which
treasurer receipt was attached.
Treasurer j. L. Story reported the
monumental fund at S10O.9l in cash or
hand, and in the general fund, 1915. 76.
The reports were adopted, and the
chairman of the finance committee eX.
planned that the monumental fund had
to be kept up until fence was bought
| to enclose the plat.
The expense of printing the last
minutes were reported at S2OS.
A committee of three was appointed
in Story, of Lockhart; Anderson, OF
Maynard; Brush, of Austin, to examine
into the matter of printing the min
utes.
Delegate Mccoy, of Austin, offered
a resolution calling on street railway
companies to carry all fremen to and
from fires when properly uniformed or
badged. Mr.. Putnam, of Weather.
ford, objected as he did not believe in
trying to compel people to carry fire
men. The chair said he was president
of the Texas street railway association
and would bring the matter up. The
motion was carried.
Chief Price. OF Hallettsville, pres
ented a resolution calling on delegates
to report to home departments miscon-
duct of their respective delegates on
trains. Deferred.
The chair announced hub and hub
race for blood at p. M, in front of the
court house, between the Ell PaSo and
Fort Bliss hose teams.
A resolution was offered urging the
chiefs of all paid departments to attend
the meetings of the association.
The committee on securing associa-
tiOn properties reported a number of
artlc es as belonging to the assocla-
ton. AS to theakey ownership, Mr..
Julian said it belonged to the state as
sociation. This beat President Drake
out of ownership of that key. Delegate
the absence of ham which was once
the cherished property of the associa-
tiOn.
The topic committee reported the
following questions for discussions:
Should not all paid me in employ
of the fire departments be under civil
service rules?
Should not all cities have prescrib-
ed limit wherein a wooden roof shall
be prohibited?
Should not fire department. having
paid men required them to carry ac-
cident insurance, if not, why not?
Should not the state legislature be
petitioned by the State Firmens asso-
citation to appropriate 10 per cent of
the entire taxes collected by the state
from fire insurance companies, for
the purpose of creating relief fund
for disa bled tiremen?
Should not the State Firemeu'S as
sociation endeavor TO secure the pas
sage of ordinances in all cities and
towns prohibiting the erection of iron
clad buildings in the fire limits?
Should not the State Fireman's asso-
c atiOn erdeavOr to secure the passage
of ordinances by cities and towns, CIV
ing juri> d .ction or authority to chiefs
of departments to regulate the storage
of co.ion, with view to prevent the
spread of fire, if not, why not?
Is it not advisable for fire depart
ments in all cities and towns to
adopt the use of hose wsgors, In lien
of the hose reel: II. b. Dorsey, Lee
ID. Wilson, Tom C. Parell committee
The report was adopted.
information regarding the Mexico
excursion was announced from the
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-05-14
Greeks and Turks Won't Stop
the Fight.
THE POWERS HARMLESS,
The Turks are Bent OIL Capturing Do
mOkOs and the Greeks are Too
Weak to Stand Another Battle. so.
1t is Reported they Will Evacuate
That Stronghold.

Athens this morning announces that
the Greeks have captured Nicopolis. a
Turkish fortress and eighty Turks were
XII led in the engagement.
LONDON. May 14.-Turkey seems de-
termined to occupy Domokos, before
consenting to an armistice. It has been
decided to evacuate Domokos as the
Greek army cannot hold out against
Edhem Pa5ha.
semiofficially announced that Russia
consents to Turkey retaining possession
of Thessaly.
ARTA, May 1.-THE Turkish army
under Edhem Pasha is marching upon
Domoko and has already occupied five
villages en- route.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-05-14

stage, one fact stated being that no OK
tensions could be given those going on
ly to chihuahua.
The chair then presented to the con-
| ventlon for examination the treaty of
| Santa Ana which Judge Edwards had
n frame, and with regard to which
the judge made q few pertinent re-
marks. The document has already
appeared in full in the HERALD.
The chair announced that the del
egates were requested to assemble on
adjournment in front of the federal
building to have their "living
pictures" taken.
The matter of remitting fines on
account of tardiness due to the mis-
understanding of the opening hour
occasioned considerable discussion, but
peace, harmony and Joy were restored
and oil poured over the troubled waters
by declaring all fines off. Then all
was grace, mercy and peace, and the
convention stood adjourned until 2 d,
III.
AFTERNOON sssIoN.
The convention reassembled at 2 %.
M, in the opera house with a full dele
cation. The chair announced that
Uncle John Julian had been fined one
dollar for not being present when the
convention broke the camera in front
of the federal building during the noon
hour. But the chair then said he
would exercise executive clemency and
remit the fine. The chair wished Un-
Gle John to understand the association
wanted him with them always.
Uncle Jimmy Graves, one of the
organizers OF the state association, was
then introduced in a complimentary
speech by the secretary, and Uncle
Jimmy paid his respects to the conven-
ton, referring briefly to the associa-
tion's growth from the first meeting
held at Waco. He was very we'll re-
ceived, and; retire to his seat with
applause. Uncle Jimmy was announ-
ced as life member.
Delegate Dorsey offered resolution
to the effect that the association pay
the railroad fare of the delegate to the
national convention, and the matter
was being considered when the HER
AID reporter had to leave
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-05-14
Saw Him in a Dream.

TERRE HAUTE, Ind, May A.
Warned by some supernatural power
Mrs. Simon Weaver walked eight
miles to her home here this morning
only to find her husband lying dead
upon the bed. Simon Weaver commit
ed suicide early this morning by drink
ing an ounce of carbolic acid. He has
been out of work and was give to
brOoding over his all health. His wife
had been in the conntry visiting re-
latives aud was to remain until Sunday.
Last night, however, she had hor-
ri BILE dream i'll which her husband ap-
paared Injured. She arose and imme-
diately came to the city, walking the
entire distance
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-05-14
Lexington Court House Burned.

LEXINGTON, May 1.-THE court
here caught fire this N morning and the
flames spread rapidly and were soon
beyond control and at 1870 it was q
mass of ruins. The fire spread to the
Sayre Institute and other buildings
The pupils in the institute, all girls, be-
came panic s'r:cken and rushed frau
tically into the streets. Hart's famous
statue, The Triumph of Chastity" fell
from its niche in the institute
aud was broken into fragments. Loss
S200,0 600. At l o'clock the fire was
under control. The institute was only
partially burned.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-05-14
Look Favorable for Cuba.

WASHINGTON, May IA crisis
has been reached in Cuban affairs
said Senator Morgan this morning,
shave not seen Consul General Lees
report. but know that appalling condi-
tions exists. The administration is
now in harmony with me, and my reso-
luton will be voted on Monday. The
senate will be nearly unanimous. 1t
is learned that startling message may
soon be expected from Mckinley, who
already has inquired the location of
American warships. The Cuban do
nothing" policy is at an end.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-05-14
Chiefs in Session.

PITTSBURG. May 1.-THE delegates
to the annual convention of the Ma
tional Association of Chiefs of Police
of the United States and Canada set
tied down to business in earnest today.
Among the principal matters on the
agenda is report concerning the
operation of the National Bureau of
Police which has been established at
Washington in accordance with the
action of the convention held last year
at Toronto, and through which, by
means Of the Be- tillion system, the re-
cords and means of identification of
every well-known crook in the country
can be placed at the disposal Of police
authorities everywhere.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-05-14
Will Take Vigorous Action.

WASHINGTON, May 1.-THE foreign
committee held long session today on
the Cuban matter. Members of the
com mmittee said this morning: ''Af-
fairs there are most serious aud q post
pOnement of action is dangerous. The
destruction of property and lives are
continuing and the insurgent army is
increasing. Vigorous action by the
senate is probable on Monday unless a
message is received from the presi-
dent
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-05-14
Caused by a Cargo of Matches.

NEW YORK, May II inspectors
Petrie and Barrett, United States in
spectors, held an inquiry into the fire
on the Mallory liue steamship Leona,
on Sunday morning last in which thir-
teen persons lost their lives. The i'm
portant fact was learned that 500 cases
of matches formed part of the vessels
cargo, which it was thought explains
the cause of the fire. The matches
were stored on deck along side the
steerdge passengers.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-05-14
The Balloon Sunk.

QUARANTINE, L. l., May 14.-Pilot
William Furtie, of Sandy Hook pilot
boat, which brought the Norwegian
fruit steamer LIE on into port this morn
ing, reports that when cruising yes
terday afternoon he sighted a balloon.
The wind was from the southwark and
the balloon came along at rapid rate
but sinking gradually. The pilot boat
headed toward the balloon, but it fell
into the water and sank in few yards of
the boat.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-05-14
Wouldn't Let Him Speak.

PARIS, May II Tom Mann, an En-
glish labor leader, has been in Paris
since Monday. agitating the organiz-
alton of trades union and was to ad-
dress large Meeting tonight. This
morning Mann was notified by the
police that he would not be allowed to
speak and must quit the country with
in twentyfour hours. He has left
Paris
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-05-14
Horse Racing.

LOUISVILLE, Ky, May 1.-THE
spring meeting of the new Louisville
Jockey club opened this afternoon, and
from lunchtime on there was the usual
exodus to Churchhil Downs, where
Ben Brush captured the kentucky
Derby a year ago.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-05-14
Air-Ship Disappeared.

NASHVILLE, Tenn, May 14.-Prof
Barnard's air-ship went up in the
clouds last evening. and this morning
it was expected back. but up to noon
norhing was heard of it. Inquiries are
fruitless.
Prof. Barnard's airship landed at
Madison Ind.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-05-14

WASHINGTON, May 1.-THE Amer
can correspondent of on English news
paper, reported arrested by the Greeks
on suspicion of beipg Turkish spy.
is supposed to be Henry c. Roberts, Of
Galve stOn, Texas, who went to Con-
stantinople as an attache OF the Ameri-
can legation.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-05-14
President Gone to Philadelphia.

WASHINGTON, Nay IA cabinet
meeting was held at ten O'Clock this
morning, and the president took the
noon train for Philadelphia. The
meeting was attended by full ca binet,
except Secretary Sherman. Presi-
dent Mckinley will return tomorrow
nioht
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-05-14
Famous Brewer Dead.

CINCINNATI, May Christian
Mcerlein, the famous brewer, died this
morning. His brewery was one of the
largest in the world. He died
came to Cincinnati he worked fer
fifty cents per day.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-05-14
The Indie ed SaIYatiOniS

New YORK, May 14.-Frederick
Delatour and Booth Tucker did not
appear when their names were called
in the general session today to answer
an Indictment for keeping a disorderly
NOISY house in Salvation Army bar
racks. Counsel entered a plea not
oniItv
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-05-14
Kentucky's Senate Warning.

FRANKFORT, KY, May 14.-The
Kentucky senate bordered on revolu-
tion this morning. The arrest of al
the democratic members was ordered
by the speaker because they refused to
vote on the pending election bill. a
quorum was declared, although only
sixteen members responded. The
whole senate was on it's feet and in up
roar. Adjournment was declared to
DreVent trouble
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-05-14
Boiler Explosion.

Upton, Tenn, May IA sawmill
boiler exploded near Reelfoot Lake,
several miles from here, killing Patter-
son and Rodge5, white and two negroes
Three other hands, it is reported.
atoms
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-05-14
Want Him to Preach.

WINCHESTER, KY, May IA thir-
ty days respite has been granted Dill
lard Rainey, young man to hang for
the murder OF Aaron Adams. The
church people will make minister Of
him if they can save his life.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-05-14
Didn't Turn Cbicapo Loos

CHICAGO, May A. Mayor Harrison
has closed up the gambling bouses.
Last night he issued an order to stop
all games and today all the faro lay
outs, roulette wheels and even slot
machines are being packed away