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The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-01-14
A TERRIBLE FALL.
Four Men Killed by Falling Down u
Shaft.

Pottsville, Pal an. 13.-William L..
Taylor, aged forty years; Henry Flynn,
aged thirty-five years; John Taylor,
aged twenty-four, and Peter Tinco. Il
i'olandcr, aged thirty, were instantly
killed, and Theodore Fraunkenstein,
aged sixteen. was fatally injured at the
Philadelphia and Reading coal and iron
company's new shaft ut Wndcsville this
morning.
They composed part of the dry shift
and stood on the rim of big iron buck
et to be lowered to the bottom Of the
shaft, distance of GOO feet The rope
passed through a heavy cross head
! made of angle iron, which served as its
guide. On account of the bitter cold wca-
ther the cross-hcad did not move when
the bucket started down the shaft. Az
ter II had descended about 800 feet. the
cross-head gave way, precipitat!ng the
Tour men and boy 10 the rocky surface
below. distance of about 90 feet.
The bodies OF the four men. which
were horribly mangled, We're removed TO
their respective homes. F'raunkensteln
was taken TO the Pottsville Hospital
where he died at noon. John Taylor had
never seen the bottom of the shaft, this
being his first day to enter the work
ings. The dead men all leave families
ana were experienced men in shaft-sink-
ing.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-01-14
An Old Settler.

When the rheumatism first preempts
certain tracts Of your anatomy II may he
ousted easily, but when IL becomes an old
settler II Is pretty hard to bulge Remcm-
Der this when you experience the first
twinges of this obstinate and ngonizing
disease. and attack 1t with Hostetter's
Stomach Btters. 1t will then make
tracks," and possibly leave you unmolest-
ed and in peaceable possession of your own
comfort IN the future. Peril always attend
count of its tendency to al .!ck the heart.
Usually 1t is complicated with kidney
trouble. Certain II is that the kidneys
when aroused by the Bitters, VIII climi-
nate impurities which give rise to rheuma-
tism and dropsy. In inclement or wet con-
d lions OF the weather, the Bitters. taken
trouble. Use this genial family medicine
for dyspepsia, b.lliousness. headache ana
constipa ton Z.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-01-14
PROPOSALS.

OFFICE CUSTODIAN OF THE u. 81
Custom House and Postoffice building
at Norfolk. Va, January IL, 1S97.-SeaIed
until O'Clock p IN. on the 10th day OF
January. 1897, and opened Immediately
thereafter, for all the labor and materials
above named building, in accordance with
the specification, copies of which may be-
had at this office. Each bid must be ac-
companied by n certified check for sum
not less than 10 per cent. of the amount OF
the proposal. The right Is reserved to re-
5ect any or all bids and to waive any de-
feet or informally In any bid, should It be-
deemed to the interest of the Government
to do so. All proposals received after the
ders. VIM. MARTIN AIKEN. Supervising
Architect. ja12-tu. tn ,sa st (.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-01-14
Special Lnborcr Exnntun,,o,

ms Organization Will he held by the
ohlIed states Civil Service Commission
AT Norfolk, Va, on February TO- for the
noSli on OF special laborer In the Office Of
S sne inspector of machinery of tho United
St HteS Navy at Newport News, Va, the
S' m! OF which Is $2,iS per diem.
ne examination will include sImnIo
.ests IN spelling, plain copy, lctterwr:tine
, ~ u. airlthmetc: Applicants must he able
d 10 Keep record of weights. tests. etc, of
inherent parts of marine machinery. must
be FAMILIAR with the simple phraseologv of
,,I nr;ne engineering from drawing, des-
criDinS their uses on board ship and their
relative positions; must have a practical
knowledge of the general construction of n
modern naval vessel and must have had
al least two years experience on board a
NAVAL vessel, IN a navy yard eli repair
work on board ship, or at private estab-
Hshnent building vessels for the United
nected herewith.
:, Persons desiring to take this examina-
non should write Mt once TO the United
states civil Service Commission, Washing
ION, ID c., for the necessary application
blanks, and should file their applications
at the earliest possible date.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-01-14
A Correction of n word.

The word Informed" instead of ICON
cerned' should have appeared in the let
ter or MIR. X. H. Wright to Mr.. ]. c.
carroll, president of the Select Coun-
ell. which appeared in yesterdays Vir-
ginian. In the paragraph which correct
ed would read:
THE entertainment appears to have
been designated by Mr.. Freeman. who
alone. so far as l am informed. has
been granted the privilege of naming
the Invited guests"
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-01-14

Many merchants are we'll aware that
their customers are their best friends
and take pleasure in supplying themwith
the best goods obtainable. AS an in
stance we mention Perry & Cameron.
prominent druggists of Flushing. Mich
igan. They say: I'VE have no hesitation
In recommending Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy to our customers. as II Is the
best cough medicine we have ever sold.
and always gives satisfaction" For
sale at 25 and so cents per bottle by all
druggists.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-01-14
COMING AFTER WHITE
New York Officials With Rsquisillon Pa
pers for the Commission Merchant.
WAS VERY DULL IN COURT YESTERDAY
Justice TOmiin IInd II Number of
Cases of Minor Importance Before
Him in the Police Court Rev. Al.
Kenny's Cnse Of Perjury Again
Continued Corporation Court.

ernoon received a telegram from Detcc-
tive Robert Mcknight, OF the New York
police, dated Richmond, in which he
said that Governor O'Ferrall had just
signed the requisition papers for j. Il.
White. now in Jail here charged with
forgery and the fraudulent obtaining of
$4,000 from the Maun's Island Gun Club.
White will be taken To New York for
trial there
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-01-14
A BRoI1EN RAIL
Causes the Death OF an Engineer rand
Injury of Five OILers.

Bushnell, H., Jan ia wreck oc-
Cured on the Toledo. Peoria and West
ern railway at SciOta, ten miles west
of here, this morning. The engine. mail.
baggage and two passenger coaches
were piled up In n heap. The engineer
was killed ana the baggageman ana
five passengers hurt. The wreck was
caused by broken rail.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-01-14

cult Judge Cantrcll. whose court was In
that the negro be returned to the Jail and
ordered the Mayor and Sheriff to protect
nm. Late last night Gov. Bradley took q
hand In the affair and ordered the local
militia on duty, with Instructions to shoot
II mob appeared. None showed up. how
ever
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-01-14
HANGED FOR MURDER.
y Negro Pays the Penalty for killing
One of His OMn Kncc.

Ocala Fla. January l3.-William Latti-
more was hanged here to-day for the muir
der of Pullman Car Porter Grcenlec. on
August s. 1886 He died game. baltimore
tive OF Sparta, Ga, where his mother stnl
lives. He came to Florida last year and
attempted TO rob sleeping passengers In Il
Pullman ear at this place. He was detect
ed by Porter Glcenlcc and fight ensued
i'm which baltimore shot Grcenlee three
times, sausing instant death.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-01-14
Assignments.

Chicago. Jan. I3.-The Illinois and
Wisconsin lumber company made an as
sigament to-day to Charles b. Finn.
The company has lumber lands over The
entire State of Wisconsin. The assets
are 100000: liabilities, about 100000
New York, Jan l3.- Henry Rogers.
importer of fancy goods. failed to-day.
Liabilities are not known, but estimated
at $lOO COO.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-01-14
COMMITTED SUICIDE.
Captain John q. Taylor, OF the How
nrN. TnIkes IIIs Lilo.

Boston. January l3.-The steamer How
ard. which left here yesterday afternoon
FOR Norfolk and Baltimore, returned at 10
O'Clock this morning with her flag at half
mast, the captain of the vessel. John c..
n ght by shooting. The cause. 1t Is said,
was mental trouble. due to the collision at
Baltimore on the steamers last trip, by
which n tughoat was sunk and two men
aboard her drowned.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-01-14
COrnnrnfion Court.

Judge William b. Martin presided in
this court yesterday for Judge Hanckel
w. j. Baxter VS.. II. p. Emberry. on a
transferred warrant; judgment for
plaintiff.
Joseph and L. W. James VS.. Caleb
Hodges. on an appeal; Judgment for the
plaintiffs.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-01-14
REMOVED FOR sAFEKEEprNe.
D.. $50 lIi.tL .Ot .t!u.H t.
Two Kentucky Prisoners are Threat.
cuch with Mob ycnrenhcc.f.r

Bowling Green, Ky. January 13.-Har-
vey Allison. charged with the murder Of
VIII Draper at Adairvillc, has been re-
the officers fearing that the mob which
lynched the Proctors would return and
hang Allison.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-01-14
ApnIsoNER UNDER GUARD.
The Local Miiitn HIVE to Prote L n
Kentucky Prisoner.

Frankfort. Ky. January Richards
Taylor. negro giant. confessed yesterday
afternoon to having robbed, outraged and
murdered Nellie Shipp. colored, aged H.
For fear of mob violence on the part Of
negroes, the prisoner was ordered removed
to Lexington by Judge Williams, but Cir
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-01-14
Property Transfers.

John III. Fendley to a. w Cornick and
II. c. Hoggard. five lots in Brambleton
ward on Highland avenue. $4,000.
II. c. HoEGard and a. w Cornick to
j. II. Fendley. property on west side
of Riley street 500
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-01-14

Always in season. Hopkins Steam ed
Hominy 0Iulled Corn) Elegant lun Oh
In Milk Quart can. 10 cents.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-01-14
Special Sale.
on all winter underwear.
WRIGHT"S. $40 Main street.

Daniel Lambert. the famous fat man.
and the most noted example of obesity
recorded In medical annals, was born
in 1770, and died at the age of 40. OF ex-
cessive fat. His weight was 7s9 pounds.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-01-14
WEATHER REPORT.
forecnst ana General Conditions For
To-day.
Washington, Manu-,

WusHlHgtOh, JanuarY I3.
Virginia.; Threatening, light
evnu snow or sleet: slight rise In tenn
H onuH perature; southeriy winds.
North and South Carolina
Ii Generally cloudy. with light
rain; warmer in interior: easter
~ and Southerly winds.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-01-14
PORT CALENDAR.

Sun rises, 7:lS n. m; sun sets. 5:12 p.
m. High water. 5:i3 n. IN. and 5:12 p. III.
Low water, midnight and 1928 p. m.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-01-14
SHIFTS Entered.

Austin w. Goodell and d. o. Watson
vs., NJ. V. Beale; in assumpsit; damages
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-01-14

Why not profit by the experience Of
others who have found a permanent cure
FOR catarrh in Hoods Sarsaparilla.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-01-14

AGENTS WANTED-To sell the new pro-
cess Iron Contraction Diamond" the
experts; also electro-plated Watches.
Spectators and traders can make big
money: valuable information free. Adj
ia9-2Ws
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-01-14
TO cUnEa com IN oNEDAY

Take Laxative Bromo Quinne Tablets
All druggists refund the money If 1t
fails to cure. csc. spS-tu. thu sat I'm
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-01-14

WANTED-Position at once I'm Norfolk or
vicinity by registered pharmacist of five
years experience; best references. Ad-
dress "SALOL," care Nirginian.
tal3-w, tn, sa-3ts
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-01-14

See DR.. Week about your eyea. AN
glasses prescribed are guaranteed,
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-01-14

WANTED-A manager for Virginia; must
bt' experienced ana hustler; SatiSfac-
tory bond required. We have an up-to-
date plan and very attractive. 1t will
pay you to Investigate. THE TIGNNES-
SEE MUTUAL. BUILDING AND LOAN
ASSOCIATION, Chattanooga, Tenn.
ja2-eod-6t
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-01-14

WANT TO BUY an Int rest in sonic good
business: have s2,0D0 cash: mean bust
ness am active, experienced, have high
references. Address BUSINESS OF
FER, care Virginian. jal3-2t
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-01-14

Misunderstanding statesmen to sell the
most complete line of Lubricating Oils
and specialties on the market: salary or
commission. ATLANTIC REFINING
CO., Cleveland, .. jal2-2w
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-01-14
SPECIAL NOTICES.

NOW is THE TIME to buy lots ut Pin
ner's Point and Port Norfolk. Apply at
once to HART & HARPER, pinner's
Point, Va. jal3-3t
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-01-14
FOR RENT.

WAREHOUSE FOR RENT, OR cor
ton. Peanuts and other mere ma ndise re.
ceived on storage at No. II Commerce
street, lately occupied by s. T. Nye &
insurance obtainable Apply to BAR
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-01-14

unfinished, with lights and heat for
Virginian office iae.iY
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-01-14

FOR SALE-Cheap, n light draft stern
wheel Passenger and Freight Boat. Pc
TER HAGAN 4; CO, 2lS Walnut street
Philadelphia jaT-eod ct
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-01-14
Mnrringe I.icensf

William Staylor and Annie E. Sum.
nor.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-01-14

Miss Mary Way. c. s., Christian
Scientist. City Library building. Nor
folk. ONCE hours to s D. m. iane-2w.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-01-14

Do your eyes burn. or blur7 Are Won
troubled with headache7 The proper
Eiasses. In most cases. will afford relief,
Gee DR.. Week.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-01-14

FOX RENT.-ln West Freemason street,
rooms. southern exposure. nicely fur
at moderate terms for gentlemen Ad-
dress T. T II. nom
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-01-14

SAFE FOR SALE-A large Hall Safe will
new. Address p. O. Box u, city jal3-lws
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-01-14

9 WOULD LIKE to buy n small house,
five or SIX rooms; must De i'm Il good 10,
cality, n bargain for cash Address l.. o.
Box u, City. ial3-lw,
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-01-14

FOR SALE.-I have for sale on easy terms
good fern at the growing town Of
Apply TO Fl. S. ELEY. Berkley. Va. 0"'
uc14-tf
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-01-14

paying Mt present $500 per week; can
easily be made to pay $1,000 Price slOO
Address "CASH," care Nirgininn. ial2.tf
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-01-14
FOR SALE.

FOR SALE-A Railway. 800; very cheap.
PETER HAGAN & CO.. 2lS Walnut ST.,
Philadelphia. ja7-eod-Gt
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-01-14
HELP WANTED.
3 WANTS, SOC.

EXPERIENCED SALESLADIES WANT
ed: none others need apply. NJ. VEIN
BERG, 1914 Church street. tal4-lt@
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-01-14

FOR SALE-40 Glazed Hot-bed Sash:
good order; cheap. c. X. WEAVER,
Clay Bank, Va jaS-6t.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-01-14

LADIES = CICllESTERS ENGLISH
Pennyroyal pills Diamond Brand.
are the best. Safe. Reliable Take no
other. Send 4c. stamps for particu-
lars. "Relief for LADIES'" in letter by
return mail. AT druggists. Chichester
Chemical Co., PhiladeiDhia, Pa.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-01-14

EREE-NOSEG you chew
tobacco? II so, send me your address on
postal card and / Will mail you sam
Pile of the improved double thick Nose
gay free. y larger piece for the money
and better quality than ever It. B..
jy23-tf
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-01-14

FOR SALE-On easy payments, a Domes-
tic Sewing Machine, nearly new: cost s55:
will be sold to any one who Gun pay reg
ularly small monthly payments. Price
SIS. Call al 6SS Church street, or address
"CREDiT," care Nirginian. jab-tf
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-01-14

FOR SALE.-The desirable residence lot
on Corick avenue, foot of Bermuda ST.,
fronting on Muhonc's Lake. Price and
terms reasonable. Apply to c. w.
koolage, lOSlh Bermuda st. au5-tf
The herald., 1897-09-18
FINANCIAL

MONEY LOANED ON DIAMONDS,
watches. jewelry, pianos. sealskins. car
riages. bicycles, warehouse receipts and
all kinds of collateral security storage
free in our warehouse. LEE BROS.. 400
S. Spring st. tt
The herald., 1897-09-18
PERSONAL
FIVE CENTS A LINE

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Patent Attorneys, Washington. D. c.,
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PATENTS,
And desire to call the attention Of manu-
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Riely's Hot Water Heater; McCrary's
Band-cutter for Threshng Machine;
Watts Coat Support; Mills Lead Seal;
Holmberg's Self-heating Soldering Iron;
Strauch's Drill Hoe; Wilson's Station In
dicator; Herdrich's s Implement for Brand
ing Cattle ;Birtchers Wash Basin; GUM
ane's Adjustable Scarf Pin; Hooks Iron
ing Board.
For information concerning any of the
above named patents address John We'd
derburn & Co., Patent Attorneys, WASH
ington, D. c.
NOTICE.
Patents procured through John We'd
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Total number of patents allowed this
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The herald., 1897-09-18
The Methodist Conference

PACIFIC GROVE, Sept. 1.-THE third
day of the California Methodist Confer
ence began with Bishop Newman's Sec
ond talk to young men on the subject of
Ministerial Efficiency. The conference
proper opened at 8 am. with routine
business. The report of A. j. Gustaf-
son, presiding elder of the Swedish dis
trict, was read Several important mo-
tions passed. The most important action
yet taken was the vote to amend section
2, paragraph 67, of the Book of Disci-
pline, to read: 1.-THE general conference
shall not allow more than one minis
terial representative for every four
teen members of an annual conference,
nor of less number than one for every
60, etc." The amendment passed this
conference by vote of 1873 alternatives,
II negatives, 2 blanks The conference
adjourned at noon.
The herald., 1897-09-18
County Government

MODESTO, Cal, Sept. 17.-An action
to test the county government act has
been commenced before the superior
court in this county. Supervisor Alfred
Davis today asked the superior court to
issue writ Of mandate compelling the
county auditor to Draw warrant on the
county treasurer for $3420, mileage
claimed by Davis for acting as road
commissioner. The new law declares
that 20 cents per mile be allowed for this
work, so long as the amount does not
exceed $40 per month. The board of
supervisors allowed the claim and Su-
perior Judge Minor caused the writ to
be issued this afternoon, returnable on
or before Sept. 2S. The matter will be
carried to the supreme court as a test
case.
The herald., 1897-09-18
WAR IN INDIA
Sees a Little Very Savage
Fighting
SORTIE AGAINST M0HMANDS
sTUBBoRNLY RESISTED BY THE
TRIBESMEN
Revolters Were Driven From Their
Positions, but the Victory Was
Dearly Bought
Associated Press Special Wire.

Associated Press Special Wire.
CAMP AYATA, via Pankajora, Sept.
II. D. m.-Severe fighting has taken
place between the Second brigade OF Sir
Bindon Blood's division and the Moh-
mands. The British loss was lao killed
and wounded. The brigade had moved
out to attack the Mohmands in the valley
north Of the camp, to punish them for the
assault Tuesday night upon the force of
Gen, Jeffreys at the foot of Pawat pass,
4he Bengal lancers found the enemy
entrenched on the hills about eight miles
distant. The Thirty-fifth sikhS were
ordered to make the attack. The regi-
ment was supported by four guns of a
mounted battery and by six companies
of Bluffs. The Sikhs drove the enemy into
the hills. but eventually fell back upon
the Bluffs, before superior numbers. The
enemy then advanced against the left
flank, drove back the cavalry and sur
rounded a company of Sikhs. The cav
airy charged brilliantly and relieved the
Sikhs, and the guides coming up, swept
the enemy back The force halted for
some time, destroying the enemy's tow
Sikhs on the hills to the right was hard
pressed and was running short of am
muniton when the general officer COM
manding moved the guides forward to
their relief, which was gallantly accom-
plished. The guides carried the wounded
Sikhs back and executed the Withdrawal
in good order though the enemy pressed
them hard.
Darkness came on before the force
reached the camp. and the guides, with
Gen. Jeffreys and his escort of Bluffs,
became separated from the column,
which passed them in the gloom. Gen
Jeffrey9 remained with the guns and
took up a position in the village, and the
force, not being strong enough to repel
them, inflicted considerable loss on the
little party before Major Wortlidge, with
two companies, each composed of Sikhs
and guides, came up and compelled the
enemy to retire.
A large body of cavalry and the Thirty
eighth Degras left the camp and brought
In the whole detachment.
Lieut.. Hughes and Lieut.. Crawford
were killed. Lieuts. Watson. Cunning
and Winter were severely wounded, and
Gen. Jeffreys, Lieut.. Cassella and Capt
Birch slightly wounded.
The Bluffs lost one killed and seven
wounded the Sikhs 21 killed and AZ
wounded; the guides 2 killed and 10
wounded; the gunners killed and 21
wounded and the sappers killed and 16
wounded. Two Bengal lancers were
wounded. Many horses and mules were
killed
The herald., 1897-09-18
An Error in Orders

CHIPPEWA FALLS, Wis, Sept H.
A disastrous wreck occurred on the Wis
consin Central Railroad at four o'clock
this morning, six miles west of here.
resulting in the death Of five and the
serious injury of four people. Through
a mistake in orders two freight trains
running forty miles per hour met on a
curve and collided before the engineers
and firemen had time to jump. Both
engineers and one fireman and brake
man and tramp were frightfully
mangled; all are dead. Two other
brakemen taken from the wreck may
die.
The herald., 1897-09-18
Lake County Lieu Lands

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 17.-Regis-
trar J. p. Dunn and Receiver Edward
Hackett of the United States Land Of
flee will hear today the suit of the State
Of California against the United States
for the possession of lieu lands in Lake
county. The land is in section 90, and
the government insists it is mineral
while the State contends that it is more
valuable for agricultural purposes than
anything else. The suit is being warmly
contested on both sides
The herald., 1897-09-18

ONE HAND READ FREE; EVERY HID
den mystery revealed; life read from cra-
die to the grave without a question or
mistake advice given on business, money
matters and all family affairs; tell if
your partner in business love or mar
riage is true or false; perfect satsfact-
tion or no charge. 1111a W. Third ST. 1O-1S