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The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1897-02-26

an other days the poets lays
Where objects Of the highest praise;
To-day, the lays that most do please
All those that grow in henneries."
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-05-28

Chicago. May 2S.-Following are the
base ball scores made by League clubs
yesterday: At Louisville-Washing
Q, Louisville 5: at Pittsburg-Brooklyn
8. Pittsburg 3; at Cincinnati-Boston Is.
Cincinnati Z; at Observation-Disclosures Z.
Cleveland s; at Chicago-Philadelph g.
Chicago 6.
Western League: At Minneapolis
Columbus Z. Minneapolis 10: at St. Paul
Detroit 5. St. Paul IL: at Milwaukea
Indianapolis 8, Milwaukee Is; at Kan
sas City Grand Rapids Z, Kan
sas City 1.
Western Association. At ROCKFORD
Des Moines Q. Rockford s: at Dubuque
Quincy ., Dubuque 5; at Cedar Rap
ids and Peoria-Wet grounds. S0tur.
days game that was forfeit ID 20 Du
buque on account of st. Josaph's non
appearance will be thrown out an;
played off later.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-05-28
ABBREVIATED TELEGRAMS.

Edison NJ. Schryver, of Maryland. has
been elected supreme regent of the
ROYAL Arcanum.
The United States civil service COM
mission will hold an examination in all
the large cities of the country on June
&c to establish register of eligibles
for the position of inspector of woolens
in the quertermaster's department, L.
S. A.
The body of George Murrow was
found In the ruins of the Armour pepsin
factory at Chicago. He was the watch
man and had been missing since the
fire which destroyed the plant. =
Commander Booth Tucker. of the SAL
walton Army. has been convicted at
New York of maintaining a public nuis
ance by disturbing the peace with noisy
services at the army's barracks.
Latimer Ridley Jones. a New York
horseman who was extradited from Eng.
lard two month ago to stand trial fol
forgeries aggregating 100000, ha:
pleaded guilty at New York.
A slight earthquake shock was fell
throughout Vermont last night. Build.
irgs trembled perceptibly. At Below!
Falls and Burlington the jar was fell
twice.
The Hambleton Milling company, O.
Eeokuk. Ia. has assigned. Liabilities
$50. 600; assets. s2o. 900.
Reports from several states indicat,
that the Detroit Republican League
convention will be the most successful il
the history of the league.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-05-28
Earthaoaks in New York.

White Hall, N. Y, May 2S.-More
or less heavy shocks OF earthquake,
lasting As seconds to two minutes.
we're felt throughout the Champlain
valley last night. No damage was
done.
New York, May 2s.-Further ad.
vices OF the earthquake in the Cham
lain valley are that they were alse
felt as far south as Saratoga, and
north to Southern Canada. Aud
fences in Montreal theatres were
almost panic stricken. 1t was the
third shock in Montreal this year.
No damsge was done.
Watertown, N. Y, May 2S.-Ad-
vices indicate that the earthquake
shocks were quite severe throughout
Jefferson and st. Lawrence counties.
The inhabitants were badly fright
ened. Windows were broken and
lamps overturned. Many heavy
doors were shaken from their hinges.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-05-28
Sugar Trust Secretary Wants
to Get OF, Too.
SEEKS JURY INSTRUCTION.
Empire State Rocked by an
Earthquake.
Miscellaneous Late News of
the Day.

Washington. May 2s.-The trial
OF John E. Searles, secretary Of the
sugar trust, for refusing to testify
before the senate sugar scandal com.
mittee Of '9i, began today. Judge
Bradley's decision yesterday, which
threw the case against President
Havemeyer out Of court. robbed
the Searles trial Of much OF its in.
terest. The indifference Of the de.
feudant's counsel to she composition
OF the jury seemed to indicate con.
fidence that the case would eventu-
ally be taken out Of the hands Of the
jury, as that Of Havemeyer was.
The government rested at 11:40. and
the defense moved that the jury be
instructed to bring in q verdict oi
acquittal on three grounds.
Court adjourned until Tuesday
without decision being rendered.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-05-28
w;NoNA GETS THE ASSEMBLY.
Preshy terians viii Meet There Next Yea
Other Business Transacted.

Preshy terians VIII Meet There Next Year
Other Business Transacted.
Eagle Lake, Ind, May 2s.-The inter.
ests Of the American Sabbath Union oc-
cupied the attention Of the assembly yes
terday during the first half hour. usual
IL devoted to devotional exercises. DR..
J. w. Hathaway. president Of the un-
ION, presided and made remarks during
which he said that the desecration Of
Sunday in America had no parallel in
Europe. A report was made by DR..
Withrow, Of the committee on bills and
oyertures. concerning organic union with
the southern Presbyterian church. The
following answer was made and adopted
by the assembly: I'VE reiterate our
readiness to take active steps toward
S!ch union as soon as the Lord in His
providence shall open the way" A
negative answer was sent to the request
Of the National Temperance Union that
the assembly send delegate to their
convention. A committee of fifteen was
ordered appointed, representative Of all
shades Of opinion in the church, to ar
range a plan Of cooperation and har-
monize all interests engaged in the work
Of home missions.
Other subjects considered and dis
posed Of were the celebration of the
edoption Of the Westminster confession
Of faith on the second Thursday of the
1888 assembly; board Of aid for colleges,
end church erection. Then the question
Of the location Of the next assembly
came up. The places bidding were Min
neapolis. Philadelphia and the Wincna
Assembly Grounds. When the vote was
taken each place was voted on separate
ly. Minneapolis fret, receiving but two
votes; Philadelphia next, getting $50.
Then 1t was voted to make it unanimous
:or Winona, and it was carried. although
there were number of noes. Last night
DIR. Henry Barrows, of Chicago, lectured
on the situation in India,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-05-28
Allen Isili Passes.

Springfield, May 2s.-The Allen
railway bill passed the house. yeas
IS, nays 60.
Buckner's bill amending the civil
rights act passed. 1t grants the
protection OF the civil rights bill to
negroes in public buildings. eleva-
tors, ice cream parlors, etc. The
bill creating the state board Of par
dons passed.
In the senate number OF bills
were advanced to third reading.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-05-28
Given Ten Years.

Indianapolis. May 2s.-John F.
johnson, late president Of the State
National bank, Of Logansport, was
sentenced to 10 years in the Ohio
peniten;isry this forenoon by United
States District Judge Baker. There
was no sensation. johnson received
the sentence without . tremor. His
wife. who was present, listened with.
out any emotion.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-05-28
NINE MEET DEATH.
Terrible Railway Collision at an
Idaho Station.
FREIGHT RUNS AWAY DOWN NAHnL

And Crashes Into . Passenger Train,
Wrecking Both Engines and Twenty
Freight Cars-Eight Others Wounded,
Dead, Five Others Being Unidentified
Sheep-shearers-The Flood at Ell Paso.
Pocatello, Ida, May pa heAd-end
collision between a freight and a pas
senger train at American Falls. twenty
five miles west of here, at 4:3O p. m.
yesterday causef the death SO far as
is known of nine men, and the serious
injury of eight others. Two of the lat
ter will die. This is the worst wreck
that has occurred on the Short Line in
many years. The west-bound passen-
ger was waiting for the freight atAner-
ican Fails, standing in front of the sta
ton building. The freight coming east
Falls. 1t is thought that the or was
tampered with. The freight, running
fifty miles an hour, crashed into the
passenger train, which was already
backing up. right in front of tne s.a-
ton. Two men were on the station plat
form; one was killed and the other IA
shattered. Both engines We're convert
ed into scrap iron and twenty freight
cars piled up in a heap.
Five of the Dead Are Unknown.
The dead are: c. w. Shields. resi-
dence unknown; D. L. Thompson, Day.
ton. Wash; John r. Cooper, WeIlsviile.
Utah: J. Steffen, Dillon, Mont; five
unknown men, all sheep shearers, heat
ing their way. The injured are: G. w.
Brennan, Pearl, Idaho; F. D. Springer,
Dayton, Wash; John Gergan. Brigham,
Utah; John Peters, residence unknown
each has a leg broken; William Con-
nelly, Great Darlington, Mass, crushed
and bowels torn out, will die. George
Moore, the engineer of the freight, is
seriously injured, sustaining Il COM
pound fracture. The fireman, Dick Ccs-
grove. had a leg broken. c. E Heck
man, engineer Of the passenger. sus-
tanned slight injuries. He stayed with
his engine until he had reversed it. The
conductor and brakeman were on top
of the freight setting the brakes. and
Fireman Cosgrove had climbed back to
help when the crash came.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-05-28
WOMAN WINS A CHURCH FIGHT.
Mrs. Squires Recognized as an Elder Of the
Cumberland Presbyterians.


Chicago, May 2S.-At yesterdays ses-
sion Of the Cumberland Presbyterian
general conference two reports submit
ted by the finance committee on means
tc raise $4,000 for expenses Of the as
sembly were rejected and the matter re-
ferred to a committee which will report
to the next assembly. Reports of the
committees on ministerial relief and
church erection. publication, Sunday
schools. ways and means and temper
erce were read.
Mrs. Squires, Of Kansas, won her fight
before the judiciary committee, which
made a special report on her. recogniz-
ing her as the presiding elder of a
synod OF the church. The report was
adopted by a narrow margin. and after
the resolution was adopted a resolution
was passed declaring that the action of
the assembly should not be construed to
mean that it favored the appointment
or election of women as ruling eldefs--z-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-05-28
FLOODS LOOSE AGAIN AT Ell PASO
Scores of Families Driven Out and Thei
Adobe Houses Raced.

Scores Of Families Driven Out and Their
Adobe Houses Raced.
Ell Paso, Tex, May 2S.-Both the head
gate of the canal and the levee have
broken and terrible excitement prevails.
Dallas, Tex. May 2S.-A special to
1Fe~ from Ell Paso. Tex, says:
Yesterday morning the river showed q
rise of six inches over Wednesday
night, and the water was sweeping down
the river at terrific rate. Early in the
morning the head gate of the canal.
which is above the levee. began to give
way, and 500 men with logs, sacks CT
sand and willow bales. were put to
work to prevent a break at The head
gate, while about 1000 men were
stretched along the improvised levee at
the other side of the city where the
water continued to creep up. At
o'clock yesterday afternoon the head
gate gave way with rush and a roar.
the river pouring into the canal. The
fire alarm was sounded to warn people
in the lower districts, and in an instant
the city was in such wild confusion that
for half an hour it was impossible to
make any organized effort to take an
other stand against the waters which
were soon over the banks of the canal,
inundating the territory through which
it passed on both sides.
The people living along the banks of
| the canal are the poor laboring classes,
and their homes were soon under water
Fathers and mothers had to wade
| through the water from their homes,
| taking their children in their arms. The
| houses being in most cases bull. of
adobe. melted away at the touch of the
ay,f,l,y S-1v.
! niture, clothing, etc, were floating
| around in all directions. while men
| were at work trying to keep the waters
| from crossing the Santa Fe yacsis, where
they would flood the passenger staten
| and then pour down on the gas and
| electric light works and numerous man.
| ufacturing plants and wholesale houses
located just north of the Santa Fe yards
| The levee at the foot of Ell Paso street
| broke, and in a short time twenty little
| residences in that locality were flooded.
| By this time the people for three blocks
| north of the fioCd were moving out and
the streets were thronged with wagons,
carts and wheelbarrows, loaded with the
belongings Of those fleeing from the ris-
ing waters. For three miles across the
town and the river front everybody was
moving up into the business portion of
the city and to the more elevated resi-
dence sections.
The waters cannot reach the fashion
able residence portion of the city, which
lies north and east of the business CEN
ter. The river is still rising. The break
yesterday afternoon resulted in leaving
at least 100 poor families homeless. The
water at $50 p. m. was threatening the
business portion of the city. One hun.
dred feet of levee on the Mexican side
has been washed away and quite mum.
Der of houses are flooded. Men are hard
at work trying to save the two street
railway bridges. Thousands OF citizen.
are watching the raging waters. If th'
river rises ten inches more 1t Will fioot
the business portion of Ell Paso.
l VIII Not Grant an Advance.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-05-28

Grand Junction, Colo, May 2s.-
The Atlantic express. east bound on
the Denver & RioGrande. coHided with
q freight near here this morning,
The engineer and fireman were
killed, also several passengers.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-05-28
a Warn ER1And.

Foiey's Collie Cure is very hot, but
when diluted it il . warm friend in
deed TO those suffering from bowel
complaints. It never fails. Is and
50 CENTS. Sold BY n. p. Bahnsen
and T. H. Thomas. druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-05-28
Presbyterian. Concluding Their Work

Prsnbyterinns CvhcfuufuS Thefr "ufK.
Eagle Lake, Ind. May 2s.-EHsrts
are being made to conclude the work
OF the Presby terian general assembly
today. The standing committee on
systematic benificence recommended
an Increase Of the percentages above
the averages Of the past six years.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-05-28

Rome. May 28.-Pietro Acciarita,
the Artegena iron worker who at.
tempted to stab King Humbert April
%, was placed on trial today.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-05-28

Chicago. May 2s.-Willism T
Powers asd John Lattimer, coiored,
were hanged in the county Jail 81
noon
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-05-28

A course of Hoods Sarsspsrilla
taken now will build up the system
and prevent serious illness later
on. Get only Hoods.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-05-28
eomi-Omoial'y Denied.

Madrid. May 2s.-It is semi-of-
ficially denied that McKipley has
made overtures to Spain on the sub
iect Of Cuba.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-05-28

When bilious or cosrive eat Cas-
csret. candy cashartic, cure guarsn
teed. 10 cents. IS cents
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-05-28
viii Not Grant an Advance.

Pittsburg, May 2s. - The tin plate
manufacturers after a two days meet
ing to discuss the wage scale complica-
tions adjourned last evening after de-
Gliding that they would not accede to
the demand of the workers for an ad-
vance They agreed to close down their
plants rather than pay the advance.
Was II suicide Murder?
Bloomington, Ills. May 2S.-Last night
the dead and decomposing body of Mi
ohael T. Cotton, bartender, was found
OF the third floor Of his room. with three
bullets in his head. Colton's wife has
been missing for several days. Cotton
is believed TO have been killed Monday
night. Colton ard his wife lived un-
happily, with frequent violent ouarreIs.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-05-28
MISCELLANEOUS.

Entire stock Tappen's best per-
fumery. to close, 10n
per bottle. ....... UVO
School states. large and D
small, to close At. 6O
One lot children's hose D.
supporters. to close st ~
Children's japanese silk hand
kerchiefs. en- mbroidered A
edge, to close, each :. ~
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-05-28

Ladies Shopping Bags.
Silk and leather Shopping bags,
sold at SOC, to close a..
0e. ....... ........... bOC
Ladies' el.25 and e1.t0 Shop.
ping Bsgs. 70 close -
ot..... nc
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-12-14
Special Gospel Services.

A very large number came together,
last night for the meeting at the Bap-
tist church. Evangelist Hatch of Fair
field came in to assist Mr. Taylor 1t
is not strange that after nearly nine
weeks of continuous service. Mr.. Tay-
lor should be somewhat tired Mr..
Hatch has had a deep interest in the
welfare of Mr. Taylor since his CONVEX
sion in one of his meetings. less than
three years ago. In his opening re-
marks he made a very touching refer
ence to this experience.
The text was in Mark X: 81. Christ $
question to the blind man.
The speaker made good point when
he said there was one who had a right
to sneak There are certain questions
well worth consideration. If one has
serious malady all other questions
are trivial compared with this. The
blind man wanted sight.
The question in regard to the rel;g-
iCus life--forgiveness of sin, and peace
with Gods the important question.
But the settlement of this question
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-12-14

and all questions. must be left to in
dividual choice. Christ comes to every
man with the question. Wilt be made
whole?" and the individual must an
swer
1t was an easy matter to refer to the
results of good and bad choices. Re-
suits are bound to follow our choices.
We shall either be made better or
worse. 1t is hoped that very many
may be made to understand the infinite
advantage Of a right choice. and all
high minded Christians should bend
every energy to see that their friends
decide Alright.
A large number should avail them
selves of the opportunity, tonight.
Meeting as usual. al 1.30.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-12-14
4 Card.

We, the undersigned. do hereby agree
to refund the money on a fifty cent bottle
of Greenes Syrup OF Tar II it fails to
cure your cold or cough, we also warrant
d twenty-five cent bottle to prove salts
factory or no pay.
Bowditch & Webster. Augusta.
John Coughlin, Augusta.
F. X. Courtemanche. Augusta
Arthur Tetrault, Augusta.
Mixer & johnson, Augusta.
+. G. kinsman & Co., Augusta.
Chas. K. Partridge, Augusta.
Temple Pharmacy, Augusta.
A. B. Hutchinson, Hallowell.
C. H. Beane, Gardiner.
H. D. Robinson & CO.. Gardin .r.
Chas. Ward 6 Co.. Gardiner
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-12-14
The st. Clair Sisters Big Show.

At Meonian hail. Thursday evening.
The St. Clair sisters big show will pre-
sent one of the best entertainments
seen in Augusta since the opera house
was destroyed. The programme offered
by this company is varied and amusing
and embraces comedy. vaudeville and
opera. The company is introduced by
the production of a one act comedy en-
titled THE Doctor which will be
tons. and is replete with witty di2
logue. Following the comedy is 4
grand olio of 10 star vaudeville acts.
presented number of artists. each one
a star in his or her special line The
entertainment closes with Chas. H.
Brooks latest satire. Young Miss Bos-
ton," introducing the entire company
of 20 people in all the latest songs and
dances. Among the most prominent
members of the company may be men
toned the ST. Clair sisters. charm
ing vocalists and nstrumentalists,
John and Nellie Healy. Miss Kate
Hope, John and Lulu keegan, Burt
Eastman, the Braumgans. Brooks and
Brooks, Drake and Hughes, John
Phillips, Dave Ballentine Lizzie Kelley.
Howley and Leslie and others. Peo-
pies popular prices. 20. 35 and so cents
prevail. Reserved seats go on sale at
Devine's drug store Tuesday morning
at 8 o'clock.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-12-14

entitled to the name of BAG DAD None
like him! None equal him. If you neg
lect to visit him now, while you have a
chance, you may regret it afterwards.
He gives advice on business speculation
investments, insurance. love. courtship
marriage and divorce, settles lovers
quarrels, reunites the separated and
causes speedy and happy marriage with
the one of your choice The earth reveals
to him the hidden treasures buried in her
bosom. He locates mines. interprets
dreams tells of your friends and ene-
mics. and removes evil influences, gives
advice pertaining to lawsuits, etc The
troubled and unfortunate should seek his
counsel. Thousands of families long sep
arated have been reunited by his efforts;
thousands of hearts made glad through
his truthful predictions. The Professor
is ever ready to assist in all difficulties.
Prof. Bag Dad will tell you everything
without asking question. He gives per-
feet satisfaction. All business strictly
confidential. Sitting S1.00. Prof Bagdad
is the GREATEST LIVING MAGNETIC
by the SIMPLE LAYING ON OF
HANDS cure chronic cases which have
been pronounced incurable by some of the
best doctors in the world. Under his
MAGNETIC TOUCH the lame are made
to walk. the blind to see. the deaf to
hear The gift from God. Professor Bag
dad. with his wonderful magnetic power
He cures all diseases by the laying on of
the hands. Many people who have been
sick and crippled for years have been
carried to him on beds and chairs and
walked away after one or two magnetic
treatments. The fact remains that this
power of healing by the laying on of
hands, is power with which but few
men are gifted and probably no one liv-
ing possesses to the extent that this Won
derful Prof. Bagdad does. Like the gifts
of the Apostolic Ages. as of oratory. of
song. of music of poetry and painting, it
must remain the possession of the few.
Cures have been performed that have
never been thought possible or attempted
by any other mode of treatment. The
lightning like rapidity with which he
makes sick people well must be seen to
be believed. His cures astonish the skep-
tical. set the sorrowing thinking and con-
vince the doubtful. no matter what the
disease. how long standing, or hopeless
the case may be. if curable at all are
to magnetism. All those who
are able and willing to pay small
amount to be cured can call on PROF.
BAGDAD. 131 Water Street. up two
flights. Augusta. Maine. Lady atten-
dant Office Hours. 10 A. Nj. to p NJ.
2 to s.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-12-14

j. B. Drake of Bath, president of the
Kennebec Steamboat Co., was in the
city. Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-12-14

The Ladies' Aid\of the Universalist
church will meet. this afternoon, at go
o'clock, with Mrs. W. II. Dunton, 53
Sewall street.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-12-14

Another cut down on cloaks, is the
decree ordered to go forth by BusseH
x Weston. The firm can say as the
frog did. when the boys were stohlhs
if. Fun for you. but death 10 US as
regards profits.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-12-14

NJ, and Mrs. A. Duncan and infant
child of Boston, arrived. Sunday, for
two weeks visit, with MIS-. DuHcdh >
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. l.. S. Cony at
No. Is Swan street.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-12-14
We Suggest to Holiday
Purchasers. =

Dress Salt Protectors, |
Bath Robes, S31aOE-
ing or House Goats.
Fur Cups. Kid
Mocha or FIR GlOUes
for Ladies and
Gents. Elegant line
II Umbrellas, Stirl-
ing Sacenters, Film
metette Night SHIRTS.
Finest style NeaU
XO,k NecEsce0r. SilE
M,U11eys, FNmcy
Bosom Shirts. Hand
some Satspcnders,
Initial AilE or Lin
en- HOnIEt rchirjs
Dress Sfit Gases,
Club Bags, PcN'l
Hats 1citH BIucE or
BrOtrjl UMderb1ilits.
as aceW as fHU stock
Of MiL EinNs Of LIOtA-
ing. Far C00ts.
EnMcy1relIr. UHitG
Shirts, .>ight SHIRTS,
Linen Goods. Nc.
3. E. Davis K Co.,
The lO,hiers and HUffcYs,
Under COny House,
AUGUSTA. W"ine. :
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-12-14

Deputy Sheriff William F. Mutt OF
Fairfield. was registered at Hote
North. Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-12-14

Joseph Hughes and son Fred of Bath
We're in the city over Sunday, attend
ing the funeral of Alexander Ray.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-12-14

G.. d. Haskell is on top-of the hill
and if not on top. in the grocery, meal
and fish business. who is?
Daily Kennebec journal., 1897-12-14

John Sabin of Concord, n. H.. was In
the city over Sunday, the guest of his
brother, Charles Sabn on Murray
street.