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The Dickinson press. (Dickinson, Stark County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1927, 1897-05-08

As the fire spread the pressure on the
right side, where there were no exits,
kept steadily increasing. Here mum.
Der of victims were crushed to death.
Suddenly, above the roar of the flames,
were heard cries of terror and despair.
ing appeals for help from the rear,
where the unfortunates were being
burned alive. The fire made furious
headway. Cries Of despair arose out.
side in the Avenue Montaigne, the
Place Alma and the Rue Franchise,
adjacent streets. In all these thor.
oughfares there was a veritable fight
Of maddened people. mostly women
without skirts, petticoats or hats, their
feet naked and their clothing either
burned off or torn off.
The amount Of administrative negli-
gence surrounding the catastrophe is
almost inconceivable. The structure
was 90 combustible that many of the
victims, If not most Of them, must
have been burned alive without suffo.
cation. No sort of inspection seems to
have been made in advance by the
municipal or police authorities or by
the prefect of police.
NJ. Faure has received telegrar1s of
coincidence from Queen Victoria, the
Emperor Nicholas, the Emperor Will
lam, King Humbert and other sover.
eigns, all couched IN terms Of the deep
est sympathy,
A Few Of the Dead.
So far a. known the following bodies
have been recognized:
Mile Henrietta Heinasdall, the Baronne
Elizabeth St. Martin, the Vicomtesse
Marie Bonneval, Sister Guinoux, the su-
perior of the Sisters of the convent of St.
Vincent dc Paul at Raincy, Mile. De
Drancy, the Comtesse St. Pierre, the
Baronne st. Didier, Nine. Laurent Cas-
selin, Mile. Chivgny, Nine. Florez, wife
of the Spanish CONSUL the Comtesse Mira
mel, the Comtesse Broderville, NJ. Victor
Cosselin, Sister Leonie Cuillaume, Nine.
Haussmann, Nine. Schlumberger, the
Comtesse Humolstein, the Marquise Des
Maison, Mime. Ventemsnil, Nine Hochier,
wife of the we'll known Russian banker,
Nine. Poitcvin, Nine. jacques Haussman.
Among the seriously injured are the
following:
The Duchess de La Tore, the Comtesse
de Raincy, the Comte de Monte Clair, the
Comte de Devisin, Nine. Maced, Nine.
Recamier, Nine. de Laume, Nine. Hyster,
Nine Edouard Andre, Nine. de la Tour
Dupin, Mime. Malezieux, NJ. LIE Febvre,
the vicomtesse de Lucay, the Marqmse
de Lubersse.
Duchess Of Aloncon Victim.
The most prominent victim of the
disaster is the Duchess of Alencon,
whose body has finally been identified.
She was the sister Of the empress of
Austria and sister Of the wife of Prince
Ferdinand Of Orleans. She was a
duchess Of Bavaria and was born in
l847 and married in 1868. Her daugh.
ter, Princess Louise, is married to
Prince Alphonse of Bavaria, and her
son, Prince Philippe, is the husband
of Princess Henrietta of Belgium. The
former queen Of Naples is one of her
sisters. The duchess was woman of
great wealth and one Of the most prom
inent ladies Of France. The remains
Of the duchess were identified by her
dentist, who examined the teeth of a
charred body which was believed to be
hers
The Dickinson press. (Dickinson, Stark County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1927, 1897-05-08
Chicago Union Stock Yards.

CHICAGO, May 6.
HOGS-Market weak and oc low.
Sales ranged at e5.s0@a9 95 for light;
&2750395 for mixed; e3.45@3.9 for
heavy; e.45@3.eO for rough.
CATTLE-Harket steady to shade
higher. ..-
sales ranged at ss.75@5o5 for besves;
el.90@4.35 for COWS and heifers; $500
stockers and feeders.
SHEEP-Sheepa and lamb marketsteady
Sales ranged at $2.75@4.75 for native
sheep; Ss.b0N4.65 for Westerns; $500
$40 for lambs.
Receipts: Hogs $4,000; cattle, 1900;
sheep, II 900.
The Dickinson press. (Dickinson, Stark County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1927, 1897-05-08
KILLED THE TREATY.

Senate Refuses to Ratify tho General Ar.
bitration Agreement.
WASHINGTON, May 6.-The senate,
by the vote Of "a to 26, refused to ratify
the general arbitration treaty between
the United States and Great Britain
negotiated by Secretary Olney and Sir
Julian Pauncefote. The rules of the
senate require majority of two.thirds
for the ratification of treaties. Hence
four more affirmative votes would have
been required to secure a favorable re.
suit. The vote in detail was as follows:
Yeas Allison, Bacon, Burrows, Caf-
fiery, Clay, Cullom, Davis, Deboe, Fair
banks, Faulkner, Foraker, Frye, Calm
ger, Gear, Gray, Hale, Hanna, Hawley,
Hoar, Lindsay, Lodge, Mcbride, McEnery,
Mcmillan, Mitchell, Morrill,, Nelson,
Pasco, Perkins, Platt (Conn. }, Platt IN.
W, Pritchard, Proctor, Smith, Spooner,
Thurston, Turpie, Vest, Walthall, War
rem, Wellington, Wetmore, Wilson-43.
Mays Baker, Bate, Butler, Carter,
Cockrell, Daniel, Hansbrough, Harris
(Kan.), Harris (Tenn.), Heitfeld, Jones
(Ark. }, Jones (Nev.), Kyle, Martin, Ma
son, Mills, Morgan, Penrose, Pcttigrew,
Pettus, Quay, Rawlins, Roach, Shoup,
Stewart, White-26.
A total Of 50 votes was cast, leaving
10 senators who did not respond.
Reasons for Its Defeat.
Some senators who were recorded
among the yeas spoke quite openly of
Objectionable features, confessing that
they had cast their votes in the affirma.
tive in Difference to public opinion.
The Dickinson press. (Dickinson, Stark County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1927, 1897-05-08
Poultry. Butter and Egg.

Sk1AS0VOp EN0J VI
Live poultry steady; turkeys $500;
chickens, &c: ducks, 90.
Butter steady; creameries l1@16o;
dairies, 8@13c.
Eggs steady; fresh, Sk@8Xc.
The Dickinson press. (Dickinson, Stark County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1927, 1897-05-08
THE PARIS HORROR
TWO HUNDRED PEOPLE PERISH AND
As MANY MORE INJURED.

City Plunged Into Deepest Mourning BY
the Appalling Catastrophe - Social
Leaders Of France and Europe Nazn.
bered with the ltissing-Of Those
Who Escaped Many Had Thsir Cloth.
ing Burned on.
PARIS. May 5.-The terrible fire at
Grand Bazaar de Charlie, erected for
the annual charity fair, Of which all
the most prominent society ladies Of
Paris are patronesses, has thrown the
French capital into mourning. The
confagration, which broke out in the
Kinematograph booth, near the stall Of
the Duchess Dues, while from 1900
to 2,0o0 people were present. is believed
to have caused the loss Of over 200
lives.
As this dispatch is sent, Ill charred
corpses have been recovered, together
with IL portions Of bodies, the identity
of which may never be established.
The building in which the bazaar was
held was a temporary structure which
burned like tinder, aud the flimsy dec
orations aided in the rapid spread Of
the fire. The flames licked most Of
those who escaped, and dresses were
burned from the backs Of their wear.
ers, who
Tore or Their Blazing Hats
as they rushed from the building, their
heads singed to the roots of their hair.
The clothing not burned off was liter
ally torn of. The cries from within
were cries never to be forgotten for in.
tensity Of anguish. The firemen
courageously let themselves down from
houses roundabout, but their efforts
were too often fruitless. Holes were
broken through the walls by navvies
who happened to be working near.
It appears that the fire originated on
the left side of the bazaar The illum-
mating apparatus of the kinemetograph
exploded and set fire to the Turkish
curtains and hangings. In few mo-
ments the flames spread along the
whole side of the bazaar The public
threw themselves instinctively to the
right side Of the building, which
backed on the high wall Of an adjoin.
ing edifice. The bazaar altogether had
eight doors. three in front and one on
the left side. In the rear were four,
like French windows, which were
specially reserved for the employees.
The crowd near the main entrance
were able to escape, but those at the
other end, not knowing Of the doors
reserved for the employees, found them.
selves hemmed in.
The Dickinson press. (Dickinson, Stark County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1927, 1897-05-08

General wsylsr Has the Iahabitsats Dy.
Ing on Ehst.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-30
STANTON.
Got 500 Damases-The Miller Lost
Personal Points.

| STAUNTON, VA, November 29.-(Spe-
| cial)-In the Circuit Court to-day the
| jury in the case Of Mervin f. Kyle VS..
the City Street-Car Company brought in
verdict of deep Importance TO Staun-
ton man.
Last June Mr.. Kyle, accompanied by
his wife, and their guests, Mrs. Byrd, of
Bath. and Miss McClintic, of Highland.
! boarded one Of the cOmpany's cars. The
next day Mr.. Kyle was charged before
POlice-Justice Landes with dctraudng
the company Of cents. the allegation be-
ing that he paid but two 2la-cent fares
Justice Landes dismissed the case in the
Police Court, and Mr.. Kyle, who Is
Stanton businessman Ga butcher
brought suit for damages in the Circuit
Court Saturday was spent in hearing
testimony and argument. and the case
was adjourned over until to-day, with
the result that the plaintiff got a verdict
for 500 against the street-car company
Mr.. Richard p. Bell appeared for the
company. and Judge Julian NJ. Quarles
and II. Blease represented Mr.. Kyle.
In the same court j NJ. Nails, a master
miller who sued the Stanton Mill
ing Company for damages, wherein he
in being dismissed, as he claimed, from
the company's services, the jury found
for the milling company, and overrued
a motion TO set aside the verdict. Plain
tiff claimed ten months wages and punt
tive damages, too.
Judge Mclaughlin will hold court for
several days longer.
Hon. Jacob Yost has returned from
Philadelphia, where he has been on a bus
mess trip.
Mr.. George w. May, Of Louisa, is here
to act as secretary and steward at the
Deaf. Dumb, and Blind Institution while
the ninety days furlough granted Judge
w. S. Gcoch is in effect. Judge Gooch
was Enrolling Clerk of the last Legisla-
ture, and aspires to reelection.
The body Of Mr.. Simon n. Miller, who
died OF Bright's disease in Baltimore yes
terday has been brought to his Old home
here for burial. The deceased was A
years old and was born in this city. For
q number Of years he was the
local agent of the Baltimore and
Ohio Railroad Express. Prior TO that
time. while an express messenger on the
Baltimore and Ohio, his car was derailed, |
and Mr.. Miller last a leg in the accident, |
which happened at Silver Creek, near |
Baltimore. 1t is remembered by friends |
here that in the same month, day of the |
month and about the same hour as |
when Mr. Miller died, he lost his wife |
twenty-five years ago. She was a MISS |
Henry. daughter of Mr.. n. b. Henry |
Mr.. Miller. or bud" Miller. as he was |
known here. was a gentleman of many |
attractive characteristics. He was a
nephew Of Chief-of-Poiice ]. II. Waters.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-30
NAupY on FORREST.

Richmond is honored In being the hoin'
OF General Dabney ii. Maury. one Oh I'M
most successful OF the surviving generals
of the Confederacy. and one Of the mos'
charming raconteurs that we Know Oh
And. with characteristic modesty. 1t Is
not his own exploits that he delights 70
relate. but those OF others.
Lee Camp Of Confederate veterans
having placed It's hall at his disposal. he
will, on Friday night next deliver there
his lecture upon the life and services OF
General n. d. Forrest, the great cavalry
leader OF our western army.
General Maury knew Forrest Intimately,
and served with him in several cam
paigns, and is. therefore, thoroughly quail
fed and well entitled to tell OF his daring
adventures and wonderful successes. The
admission fee to be charged is insigniG-
cant. when we consider the occasion.
which enables us to hear most distin-
guished general do honor to one Of the
most brilliant lights that ever appeared
above our Confederate horizon.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-30
WILLIAMSBURG.
Down on Hunt-Land snles-Per-
sonaI Mention.

| WILLIAMSBURG, VA, November %
! (SpeciaL)-Mr. +. T. Gill, the owner OF
Green Spring farm, seven miles distant,
| for some time the residence of the Colo
NAL Governor, Sir William Berkeley. came
| down yesterday from his home in Had
dOnheld, New Jersey, on weeks hunt
| Mr.. Gill was accompanied by several Of
| his friends, and brought a good pack OF
| dogs.
Mr.. c. Platt Smith. from Michigan, who
recently purchased the land of John
BurreH on the Kings Mill road, has ar
rived with his family and taken charge
Of his new home. Mr.. Smith is man
Of considerable means and a Mason In
high standing He has letters from some
of the leading citizens of his town.
Mr.. A. Swanson, administrator Of Oscar
House. to-day filed with Clerk T. II Geddy
deeds for the sale of large part Of River
view estate, on York river, located In
Stone House District, James City county.
The farm originally cost about 5000 and
the deeds were for two sales, one OF 20
acres for 5000 to Charles L. Moller, Of
Minnesota and one Of fifteen acres for
$50. to n. G.. Nelson, also OF Minnesota
The purchasers will take charge as soon
as they can make the necessary arrange
ments about moving.
AS a result OF the recent protracted
meeting at the Baptist church by Rev.
L. W. Wright, of Norfolk. the pastor.
Rev. j. s. Boyles, yesterday morning, in
the presence OF an immense congrega-
ton, baptized five persons.
MIR. James McCaw, who is connected
with the Southern road at Primers Point
stopped over here yesterday. returning
from a business trip to Richmond. He
is very popular here, and called on a
number OF his friends. all OF whom were
delighted to see him. He stopped with
his uncle. DR.. James ID. Moncure.
Mr. Ned Thompson. ex-Clerk OF one of
the Baltimore city courts is here for a
weeks visit TO his friend, Mr.. Arthur
Denmead.
Mrs. F.. T. Lamb and children. from
Norfolk, were here yesterday To visit
Mrs. Lambs parents, Captain and Mrs
Winder Lane.
Inspector Edloe Morecock from the
Newport News custom-h house. has return
ed to his duties. after a visit to his
mother and sister.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-30
HAMPDEN-SJDNEY.
Literary Society HonOrs-Orntors-
FinaI-PrcsideDts, &c.

HAMPDEN-SIDNE VA, November
| 9.-(Special)-T literary societies Of the
college have adjourned for the rest of
the term, in view OF the intermediate
examinations, which will be held in De-
cember. At their last meeting the follow
ing hOnors were declared:
Philanthropc Society-Senior orators
medal, h. G. Caldwell, of Oxford n. c.;
final senior orator, V. H. Starbuck of
| Orlando, Fla; final president, j. T. Allen,
| Hebron, Va; intermediate senior orator,
| l.. NJ. Gaines, Decatur, Ga: intermediate
| Depot, Va, and f.. c. Mcdonald. Farm
| Vile. Va. marshals for intermediate
| celebratonJ. w. Somerville, Rapidan,
| Va, and T.. II. Richardson. Farmville. Va
Union Society-Senior orators medal
! Barksdale Hamlett, Hampden-Sidney,
| Va; final senior orator, Robert F.
Hutchinson, Smithville, Va; final presi-
| dent, Eugene Douglas, Roanoke, Va; in
termediate senior orator, c.. II. Lacey,
Sinks Grove, W. Va; intermediate junior
orators-H. h. Houston, Fincastle, Va,
and J. s. Kuykendall. Romney, w. Va;
marshals of intermediate celebration
Thomas n. Jones. Smthville, Va, and +.
b. Herndon. Shreveport, La.
While six out Of sixteen Of these honors
have been carried off by gentlemen from
States other than Virginia, it is crafty,
ing TO notice that students from old
Prince Edward and the Southside have
come I'm for their full share.
The first section of the senior class de-
livered orations in the Memorial chapel
tonight. This is a college exercise. and
a part of the Curriculum for graduation,
and Is usually attended by an interested
audience from the neighborhoOd
Hon. T.. c. Nenable, lately elected a
member of the Board Of Trustees Of the
college represents the fifth generation OF
his family who have held this position.
First comes Nathaniel Nenable, whose
name is found among the curators OF
Hampden-Sidney Academy at its organi-
cation in ITS. and also among the charter
members Of the college when incorporated
in 1888 His son. Samuel Woodson Vena-
Bile, Of Springfield. is also among the
charter members of the college He was
succeeded by his son. Nathaniel Il. Ven
able of LOngwOod. whose place was filled
by Samuel w. Venable, of Petersburg,
who is now succeeded by the incumbent
of the position. A like descent can be
traced from one OF the members of the
original board for Judge a. ID. Watkins,
of Farmville, now one of its active mem-
bers.
The condition of Colonel Henry Stokes,
who for seven or eight months has been
confined TO his house, is reported as much
more favorable Mr.. r. VI. Dickinson,
also about whom much solicitude has
been felt is pronounced by his physicians
to be convalescent. Both OF these gentle
men are important factors in this COM
munity, and are held in high esteem as
citizens and men.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-30
THE COCKADE CITY.
Tobacco stolen from Freight-Cars-
The Churches-Perso

PETERSBURG, VA, November %
| Especial )-Some time night before last
a freight-car in the yard of the Norfolk
and Western Railroad Depot I'm this city,
was broken open and ten s-pound cad
dies of tobacco. belonging to the S. w.
Venable Tobacco Company, were stolen
The tobacco had just been loaded for
shipment The robbery was not discOv-
cred until Sunday afternoon. when the
broken and empty boxes were found in
vacant lot on River street. not far
from the depot. The boxes had been
broken to pieces with coupling-pin, and
the tobacco carried away. The police
have made every effort TO trace the
stolen property, but up to this time
without success.
Some time this morning. during his
absence, a thief entered the office of
Captain Thomas Pannill. on Sycamore
street, and stole fifteen packages OF
cigars and a fine meerschaum pipe.
SENT ON FOR TRIAL
Edward Boyd the negro who recently
stole gold watch and pair OF opera
glasses from the residence Of Mrs.
Leighton, on Washington street. was be-
fore the Mayor this morning for exami-
nation, and was sent on for trial before
a jury at the next term Of the Hastings
Court. He was also committed for trial
for another larceny. Boyd has twice be-
fore been convicted OF larceny, and he
will now be tried for felony, with the
prospect of a term in the penitentiary.
RELIGIOUS INTELLIGENCE.
Rev. w. A. Traynham. who for some
time past has been serving as pastor OF
the Park-View Church OF the Disciples,
in this city, has accepted a call to the
church at Dayton, and yesterday
preached his farewell sermon to his con-
gregation. He will leave for his new
field OF labor this week.
REV. William Meade Clarke. of St
James church, Richmond preached to a
crowded congregation at Grace church
last night. The services were held I'M
der the auspices of the Brotherhood OF
ST. Andrew, and the sermon had special
reference 10 the importance and neces-
sity OF the work of the laity, as evil
denced In the results OF the work done
by the Brotherhood.
Rev. Or. William Il. Edwards, the re-
firing pastor OF Washington Street
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-30

| Methodist Episcopal church. preached MS
farewell sermon last night before an as
semblage that filled every portion OF the
| spacious edifce. great many people
OF other denominations wore present 10
unite In the service OF honor TO Dr. Ed
wards, who without respect to creed
Is universally loved and admired. Dr.
Edwards delivered very able sermon
from the text Philippians iii, 1874. at
the close Of which he spoke eloquently
and feelingly Of the courtesies and kind
ness he had received during his two
years pastorate Of the church, and es-
pecially from the ministers and MEM
bers OF other denominations. He COM
mended to the cordial welcome and sup
port by the church OF his successor,
OF whom he spoke in most complimentary
forms. There were many evidences OF
feeling In the large congregation during
DR.. Edwards's farewell remarks.
GENERAL NEWS.
Some day during the present week, and
before his departure for his new field
Of labor, Rev. j. T.. Sewall, the retiring
pastor Of West-Street Methodist Episco-
pal church, will be united in marriage
with Miss Bessie l.. Pillow daughter OF
the late William Pillow. The marriage
Will be quiet one, and will take place
at the brides residence
Rumors are already in circulation of
an animated contest next year for the
Democratic nomination for Congress in
this district. Hon. S. p. Epes will,
doubtless, be a candidate for renomina-
ton, but one or two gentlemen are men
toned as his probable opponents.
Hon. w. X. Mckinney left this morn
ing for Boydton, to ask the Court 90 fix
a date to hear argument on the motion
to dissolve the Injunction pending in the |
Circuit Court Of Mecklenburg against |
the Richmond, Petersburg, and Carolina !
Railroad Company.
Edward Jackson (coloreO was arrest |
ed last evening by Chief Parkinson on |
the charge of stealing an overcoat and I
other articles Of wearing apparel from
Mr.. John II. Taylor, Of Prince George.
The goods were all recovered, and the
prisoner was sent to the county to-day |
for trial.
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The report Of the burning TO death by
a mob in North Carolina of a negro
charged with murder Is now pronounced
a story without any foundation whatso-
ever In fact. We are glad to get this
later Information, for the sake of North
Carolina and the South. but is there no
way Of suppressing the fakirs who send
out such horrible inventions as those to
which this latest fabrication belongs? 1t
goes hard with the Radical papers at the
North to have the South's share of these
fellows prevented from doing their nefa-
rious work, but the work should be pre-
vented, nevertheless.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-30
An Autumn Song.

Or. X. Munkttrick In Harper's Weekly
The last leaf trembles on the vine,
No south wind whispers in the pine;
The field is still:
The sky is drear;
The air IS chill:
But on the hearth the ruddy spark
Flies upward on it's fitful way:
The fame enwraps the white birch bark
And warns the pensiYe. purple clay:
And She Is near
To glad and cheer
Till all my fancies joyous wing.
Like blossom-fiakes wnd-tossed IN
spring.
The last bird wanders down the sky.
The brown fern fustles crisp and dry:
The cricket calls
Along the way,
And twilight falls
A sombre gray.
But Stili the logs burn brisk and bright
Whose flames fantastic rise and fail.
And shadows play like roses white
Upon Mays brightest garden wall.
For She Il near,
And birds | hear
l.ove-songs among tho lIlacs sing
In this rose-haunted nest OF spring.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-11-30
In Favor of AbOIishing Football.

University or virginia,
Charlottesville, Va, November %, 1897.
To the Editor Of the Dispatch:
The washington Literary Society Satur-
day night debated the following question:
"Resolved. That Football Should be
Abolished" After an interesting and
lengthy discussion, the decision was rem
dered in favor of the affirmative This
was rather remarkable, in view Of Nr-
ginia's excellent record on the ''gridiron"
this year. y.