davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The San Francisco call., 1897-06-06
Mile. Burnett Drops on
the Heads of Star
tied Spectators.
WhirIing From a Theater's
Dome, She Fails in
Difficult Feat.
Not Daunted by One Mishap, the
Woman Makes a Second
Disastrous Dash.

BOSTON. MASS, June 5.-There was a
sensational catastrophe at the Howard
Atheneum to- night, Mile Burnett falling
headlong from a trapeze way up in the
dome and landing upon the heads of the
audience, seriously injuring several spec
tators and being perhaps fatally injured
herself. 1t was a repetition of accidents
which have occurred here before, causing
several theaters to bar such exhibitions
from th cir stages, but this one was more
startling than any OF the previous ones
There was very large house, the theater
being crowded To the very doors, with sew
eraI hundred standing up. as is often the
case at the Howard Saturday night. For
tunately the audience in the orchestra as
COMPOSED largely of men, for had there
been women where the acrobat fell they
must certainly have been killed by the
terrible force of the fall.
1t was particularly hazardous and del
icate feat attempted by the Burnetts.
Hanging by his feet on q tiny trapeze far
up in the dizzy heights of the dome NJ.
Burnett supported his par tner who hung
by her hands. Swinging through the air
in this N amer, with g strong momentum,
AhN NOluttu was It1sdS9u, ana.
with a quick snap, whirled through the
air in repeated somersauIts, while the
trapeZe swung away and returned with
NJ. Burnett holding out his hands to catch
his falling partner. A moment of sus.
pense, a shrek, and he had caught her
but only by one hand. 1t was not enough.
The grasp relaxed and she swung away.
but landed safely on the stage. 1t was a
miraculous escape.
Not satisfied with this, the foolhardy
woman again attempted the impossl bic
and perhaps fatal feat once more. She
hung in midair, once more swung
through space, was released, whirled in
somersaults, and then-but this time
bands did not touch at all, and with a
gasp of horror the vast audience saw the
woman falling riGht upon them. In vain
they scram bied away; in vain strong men
held up their hanus and with averted
faces awaited the awful moment. 1t was
useless. She fell an iuert mass rieht
upon the heads of The audience, with a
force which sounded all over the build
ing. breaking several orchestra chairs and
severely in juring a number of men. The
acrobat was picked up mangled and un-
conscious nd removed to a hos pital.
where at Midnight she had not recovered
consciousness. Her tate Is uncertain.
The San Francisco call., 1897-06-06
TO BE SOLD At AUCTION.
Under Peculiar Missouri Law Hubert
Hauling Any Become Slave
for SiX Mnnfhs

ST. LOUIS, Mo, June 5.-On Thursday
next at the east front door of the city
Courthouse Hubert Kauling, until re-
Gently resident at 53l6 Patterson avenue,
will be sold TO he highest bidder for a term
OF six months. There is but one way to es-
cape this fate, and that is to put up enough
cash to support his family for that period.
Kauling says this is impossible. In her
bill of complaint Mrs. Hauling states che
was married in September, 1896. Hauling
deserted his family and refused to con-
tribute to their support. She prays the
court under section 8Sl9, chapter 169, Re-
vised Statutes of Missouri, that his time
be sold. Kauling will be arreste1 for
vagrsncy, held three days and then tried
by a sworn jury. Ii his vagrancy is estab-
lished the court will order a constable 10
dispose of his services to the highest
bidder.
The San Francisco call., 1897-06-06
SPoNTAxkOUs COMBUSTION.
Terrific ErptosiOm on Big City Mud
at (hicaqo.

CHICAGO, ILL, June 5.-A terrific ex-
plosion startled the people along the water
front at an early hour this morni ng.
Houses were shaken, windows broken and
considerable damage done. Investigation
disclosed the fact that the explosion was
due to gases that had accumulated in some
way at the bottom OF the big city mud
scow. which was filled with offaI. In some
unknown way the ga ses became ignited
and the explosion resulted. A workman
who was on the scow at the time and who
may have been responsible for the explo.
sion was killed,
The San Francisco call., 1897-06-06
Will WSIT THE WTIcAR.
iii Arrangements tor the Journey of the
Gar 10 Rome have Been
COUDjefed
rCopynghted 1897 by the New Eork SUI

TCopyuzhted 1897 by the New : ork sun
LONDON, Eng, June 5.-The hitch over
Cars pr posed visit to the PoDe has been
settled. Nicholas was at first inclined TO
stand upon his imperial dignity and re-
fuse to go to the Vatican except direct
from the Quirinal. but he was persuad ed
to leave the matter to diplomats and
courtiers. Those have now decided that
the Czar shall follow the plan opted
this week in the case of another nom
Catholic monarch, the King of Siam. He
Will occupy the Grand Hotel for half an
hour and thence drive 10 the Vatican. 1t
is probable the Gar will arrive in Rome
early in Septem Der instead of Octo ber.
The San Francisco call., 1897-06-06
Rteh copp-r nincs P,.rehr.ed.

TOLUCA, MEXICO, June 5-The Rio
Tinto copper mine OF the State of Michoa-
can has been sold to a European syndi-
cate. 1t is the richest copper mine in
Mexico. The new owners will erect
smelter with capacity for treating 1000
ions of ore a day. The amount involved
in the purchase of the mine and erection
of the smelter is So 600, 700 in gold. An
English company recently inve sted $780,
600 in another copper mine in Michoacan.
The San Francisco call., 1897-06-06
REE D8. HERSHEY COMING.
Voted One Of the MIST Popular Pastors
IN New England and Sent on Trim
to me GoIden West.

BOSTON. Mass, June 5.-Rev Scott F.
Hershey, DID,, pastor of the Fnst Pres
byterian Church in this city. who has JUS
been voted one of the two most popular
pastors in New England in novel news
paper voting contest in which 5000, 600
The San Francisco call., 1897-06-06
Hoy Greot Faror5te in England.

LONDON. Eng, June 5-United States
ambassador Hay will spend Whitsuntide
holidays as the guest OF the Rothschilds
at Waddeston Manor. En- bassador Hay
stepped at once into a prominent social
position when he reached London, and is
already great favorite
The San Francisco call., 1897-06-06
p.,,,ino Oscar on His Pims Again.

LONDON, Eng, June 5.-Friends OF
Oscar Wilde have subscribed f500O to en-
, able him to make a fresh start in life. H.
is stated that his wife will make him a
small allowance from her private income.
VWilde has decided 10 wrste busily under
bis own name.
The San Francisco call., 1897-06-06

President of Hegfco's Supreme Court.
CITY OF MEXICO. mexico, June g.
Hon. Eustiquio Buelna has been eiecled
president nfthe SUPREME Court OF Mexico,
Manuel Maria de Zamocona, vice -presi-
dent, and Manuel Castillo Portugal second
vice president.
The San Francisco call., 1897-06-06

Tanner signed the gas bill to-day. As a
result the companies forming the Chicago
Gas Trust will also be able to consolidate,
saving thereby, ii Is SAID, $250,000 annu-
ally.
The San Francisco call., 1897-06-06
sn.,e ena Aai- sn iehinan.

MARQUETTE, MICH, June 5.-Snow
fell here for hall an hour last evening.
cold rain fell nearly all day preced-
ing it.
The San Francisco call., 1897-06-06

Ir0mps En9age in a Deadly Fraoa1.
CAMDEN, n. J., June Sin fight
among a gang OF tramps. VINO had camped
near Pea Shore few miles from this city.
alb out noon to-day two of them were killed
and several badly injured by stabDing.
The San Francisco call., 1897-06-06

Turner FarOrs Chicaoo's Gas Trust.
SPRINGFIELD, ILL, June 5.-GoYernor
The San Francisco call., 1897-06-06

Popular indignation and disgust over
the Transvaal raid fzzle increases. The
The Spartan. [volume] (Spartanburg, S.C.) 1896-1898, 1897-09-22

see the work that Is being done. No
particular show Is given but the ordi-
nary work Is carried on in the usual
way. Model lessons are taught, not
only on these days but on all other
days. Go and see for yourselves. and
judge OF the value of the work that
is being carried on in your midst. You
need not be afraid OF interfering with
the work Of the school by attending on
these days. All the work done is open
and above board. These schools do
not fear criticism or comparison. Our
teachers sre educated men and were
trained, especially trained. for their
life-work.
The difficulty with most men is that
they ish In ponds all their lives with
hooks baited for whales.
There will be free lecture, with ap-
propriate music, fu the Female College
Chapel, on tho evening Of the 3Oth,
iust., at 7.45 o'clock.
HAWK EYE.
The Spartan. [volume] (Spartanburg, S.C.) 1896-1898, 1897-09-22
HOw's This /?

We ofrer One Hundred Dollars Reward fd&
any case OF Catarrh that cannot be cured by
Halls Catarrh Cure.
F.J. CHENEY & CO, Toledo, o.
We. the undersigned. have known +. J. Che
ney for the last Is years, and believe him per-
fectly honorable in all business transactions
and financially able Co carry out any obliga-
tions made by their frm.
West Truax, Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, o.
Walding, Kinnan Marvin, Wholesale Drug
gists, Toledo, u.
Hairs Catarrh Cure is taken internallv, act
ing directly upon the blood and mucous sur
faces ot the system. Testimonials sent free.
Price 75c per bottle. Sold by all druggists.
Halls Family Pills are the best
The Spartan. [volume] (Spartanburg, S.C.) 1896-1898, 1897-09-22
The Poultry Exhibit.

Professor Meares, President OF the Poultry
Association is endeavoring to work up a very
decided interest in the enterprise. This ought
to be the largest aud most attractive exhibit
OF Poultry over held in the State. Many OF the
business men OF the town have contributed
money or valuable premiums. Prof. Meares
feels considerably encouraged by the help he
has received but he hopes TO get more as he is
anxious to make this first class show. The
people of the county should take a decided
interest in the Poultry Association. Our
business mon should help with small contribu-
tions. Let US all work together so as to make
this a great success.
The Spartan. [volume] (Spartanburg, S.C.) 1896-1898, 1897-09-22
For Sale.

A house and 4-acre lot on Pine street.
Lot may be cut into 16 lots all on
streets.
One lot on Magnolia street.
Two let's on Fairview avenue.
One lot n Hampton avenue, near
Chnrch street.
One lot and houte 8 rooms, one lot
and house roomR, one lot and house,
rooms, In five minutes walk of public
square.
new house and lot on Gleudalynn
street. opposite residence of Mr.
Twiehell
One lot and house, 6 rooms, South
Dean street. Two lots 1T. Pau I
street. Several fine lots South Church
and Spring street. Apply to
Ct. w. BOMAR,
Aug. 10, 1907.
The Spartan. [volume] (Spartanburg, S.C.) 1896-1898, 1897-09-22

some OF the older people In the
county will ha interea'ei In the sketch
Of Mr.. and Mrs. CLARK given by Major
tv. Back In the thirties nv. Clark
pNs accustomed to ride over from the
'estwpens Furnace in the night. SOC Mr..
prbo at the Rolliog MIL, or in Spar
y pburg on business and return to the
lArnace early next morning ready for
& days work. From Spartanburg to
tEe Furnace was about "a miles. Every
Yrnan who came in friendly relations
with Mrs. Clark fell In love with her.
The Spartan. [volume] (Spartanburg, S.C.) 1896-1898, 1897-09-22

Mosquito farming should be stopped
In SpartanSurg 1t IL a very easy crop
to raise but We producers received no
benefit. II at the beginning Of another
season the city council would have all
branches, drains and culverts examined d
once every two weeks and prevent stag
uant watar and then impose q fine on
people who insisted on raising mos
qnttoes In barrels, wash tubs, flower
pits and such places. Srartauburg
would be tree from mosquitoes and
there would be none IL the city coupc
and citizens would do their duty.
The Spartan. [volume] (Spartanburg, S.C.) 1896-1898, 1897-09-22
LOCAL ITEMS.

n. w
Biber died Saturday morning.
The school children made a rush for
the book stores Monday and Tuesday.
Names are like history; thew repeat
them elves. j. w. Carlisle was stricke en-
with yellow fever in Mobile last Sun
day.
The price TO the Arnold Wells enter
tainments is 10 90 and 80 cents.
You will have great fun at the Opera
Honse this week, and it will cost very
little.
Ed Thomas has gone to Laureps to
tax" chang. OF the clothing department {
of the Cotton Mill store.
Geo. H. Bates, ESQ, one of the lead.
ing at orneys of Barnwell, s G.,
brought his ouly daughter 10 Converse
College.
The John Robinson and Franklin
Bros. combination show will be here
October 6. Look out for the advertise-
mept next week.
A wild and wooly man cavorted
around on Magnolia street Monday af-
ternoon and defied police and every
one else. He was locked up al the
same.
Cotton abont 6 % in this market.
Futures for November closed at As
Monday. The lighter the crop the
lower the price.
The lPiedmont Poultry Association
will N eet on Friday, Sept. oath, at 10,
o'clock at the Office Of j. j. Burnett
Esq. A full attendance is requested as
this will be an important meeting.
j.. G. MEARS, PRES.
An excursion train will leave for An
gusta Wednesday at 900 a. m. The
price for a round trip ticket is 81 80.
The visitors will have the chance of
witnessing the dramatic representation
Of "492."
The Arnold-Wells Dramatic company
gave "Old Louisiana" to a crowded
house Monday evening. This Tuesday
evening 1t will bs "Over the Hills to
the Poor House." Every evening there
will be a change in the program.
The markets from wagons range this
week about as follows: Butter 10 to IS;
eggs 12 to IS; chickens 10 to 1S; hens 90
sweet potatoes so; Irish potatoes 80 to
70; corn 55; fodder 25 TO 1 40; wheat
head; apples go to LOO according to
quality.
DR.. j. @. Wineo will deliver his lect-
ure On CLOCKS In Prof. detsinRer'e room
in Carson building next Friday. In
Georgia he is recognized as a fine lect-
urer. He unites humor with pathos
and sentiment and good sense. The
hour Is o'clock p. m.
Mrs. John .. Kirby died at her home
Sunday night She was a native of
Greenville county and while living
here has heeu most highly esteemed by
her neighbors. She was buried In
Oakwood cemetery Tuesday morning.
The graded schools opened Monday.
There were about as many applicants
that day for seats as reported Friday.
The )oms will all he comfortably filed
and the teachers will have their hands
foil. About $50 whites and $50 colored
children were enrolled Monday. 1t is
probable that the number will run up
to 1900 in all the schools by the first OF
October.
T. g. Dean and Baylis T. Earle have
bought the grocery store of e. A. Nc
Mill n. Mr.. Dean is a SON OF DIR. George
X. Dean, aud he is we'll known here.
Mr.. Earle Is a son OF the late o. P.
Earle. OF Landrum. These young men
bring god business habits, good char
acter. energy and an ambition to sac
coed In their business. You will find
them IT the Mcmillan stand on Church
af.
The Spartan. [volume] (Spartanburg, S.C.) 1896-1898, 1897-09-22

Joseph Huseman was severely cut with q
pocket knife Saturday evening by a neighbor
named Rush. They live very close together in
Twitty grove. They had words about the dog
OF one of them killing chickens belonging to
the other and then they got together and Rush
drew his knife and began TO cut Huseman.
The worst wound was on the arm. DR.. Helm
itsh stopped the fiow OF blood and stitched up
the wound, which is not considered danserSus
The Spartan. [volume] (Spartanburg, S.C.) 1896-1898, 1897-09-22
Masters Sales for Oct 1897.
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.
SPARTANBURG COUNTY.

BY virtue of decree of the Court of
Common Pleas, will SILL IN front Of
the Court House door, on salesday, in
Oct, 1897. the following real estate:
All thrt lot Of land In the city of
Spsr'auburg, county aud State afore-
street, onting on said street II. SO feet
and having a deurh Of 90 feet, bounded
on the north by Emma Cannon, on the
east by William Little aud on the south
by Cemetery street, being lot whereon
Thomas Jackson lived at IL time of
his death.
Terms Of sale:-One-balf cash, the
balance on q credit Of twelve months,
with interest from date. secured by
bond Of the purchaser and mortgage or
the premises, purchaser to pay for pa
pers and recording. and may pay all
cash. j ID. NORMAN.
Sept. 11th, 1897. Master,
The Spartan. [volume] (Spartanburg, S.C.) 1896-1898, 1897-09-22

Capt. w. G. Britton and Major c. c. Turner
have formed partnership for the purpose OF
conducting commission and auction business
Their ONCE and store house is on Magnolia
street next to Milster's tin shop. They viii re-
ceive all sorts OF odds and ends that you do
not need at home and sell for you. Give them
q call and learn about their business.
The Spartan. [volume] (Spartanburg, S.C.) 1896-1898, 1897-09-22
hand, En-.


It does not seem possible that the table kfor
eight people can be provided for ten dollara q
week. But Mrs. Rorer, themost famous co}ok
In America, says it can be done. She has trieG'
it and knows. She proves her case in The La
dies Home Journal for October. She gives
twenty one menus covering q weeks meals,
and gives full, practical directions by which
any woman can make as attractive mes} as
Mrs Rorer explains, for this small sum OF ten
dOllars
The Spartan. [volume] (Spartanburg, S.C.) 1896-1898, 1897-09-22

Last Friday afternoon there was light
rain in town and some heavy showers In va
rious parts OF the county. About Woodruff
the wind was violent and considerable dam
age was done. Sunday evening about dark
there was a thunder storm in town and many
places iu the county. There was a considera-
BILE drop In the temperature and the heated
term Of Septen ber is broken up.
The Spartan. [volume] (Spartanburg, S.C.) 1896-1898, 1897-09-22
Grape and Bark Bitters for Ma
larfa

Every one knows the value OF the grape as q
luscious and healthy fruit. Aunt Rachael's
Malarial Bitters is the ultimate OF the grape
juices In its properties, mildly diuretic sudorfic
and tonic. More than seven -eighths is the
pure Juice OF the grape, simply made bitter by
Peruvian Bark, Chamomile Flowers. Snake
Root. etc.. and will cure Malaria Fever II used
as directed.
The Spartan. [volume] (Spartanburg, S.C.) 1896-1898, 1897-09-22

Mrs. DR.. Mcmillan and her dauehter, Miss
Laura, OF TalladeRa. Ala, after visiting Mr..
and Mrs. w. C. Cannon, will leave for home
this week. Mrs. Mcmillan is the mother OF
Mrs. Dubose, the wife of the Presbyterian mis-
sionary In China.
The Spartan. [volume] (Spartanburg, S.C.) 1896-1898, 1897-09-22

The pastors OF the city churches held their
usual services srnday morning with the eI-
ception that Rev. c. b. Smith preached at
Bethel. Owing to a thunder storm that pre-
vailed from to O'Clock Sunday evening
Bishop Duncan did not preach the sermon TO
the Masons. They Will probably have IL at
some future time when the Bishop Is at home.
The Spartan. [volume] (Spartanburg, S.C.) 1896-1898, 1897-09-22

L. NJ Hummell reached the city last Satur-
day. He is travelling for the Fernoline balsam
Company OF Charleston. He has been asso-
ciated with that company nearly all the time
since he left Spartanburg. He Is a first class
man and he represents an excellent thing.
For burns the Balsam is the best application
we have ever seen.
The Spartan. [volume] (Spartanburg, S.C.) 1896-1898, 1897-09-22

The farmers generally report that the cot.
ton crop lost IL to 25 per cent. in this county
during the first two weeks OF September.
About Goiightly, Cherokee Springs, Spartan
burg and few other places the crop is very
good. But taking the county over there is not
more than three fourths or a crop. The corn
crop is also short.
The Spartan. [volume] (Spartanburg, S.C.) 1896-1898, 1897-09-22

Prof. Snyder and family returned from
Nashville last week. They we're delighted
with the change in temperature. They left
Nashville broilinR, roasting and cooking at
100 in the shade. The heat was most disagree
BILE. The Professor looks as II he was In good
condition to meet his classes and get the best
work possible out OF them.
The Spartan. [volume] (Spartanburg, S.C.) 1896-1898, 1897-09-22
N. Y. Board of Health on Wine

DIR. James OF the New York Board OF Health
ssls: II take great pleasure in tsstifying to
superior qualities OF the port wine pro
duocd by Alfred speer, OF New Jersey. After
q prolongee trial recommend it as q superior
wine for the sick and debilitated." 1t is kept
in casks to a great age before bottling. and
though higher In price is far superior and
NOR reliable than other wines
The Spartan. [volume] (Spartanburg, S.C.) 1896-1898, 1897-09-22

Converse College opens this Wednesday
morning at 9 O'Clock. Let every pupil report
promptly at that hour.
The Spartan. [volume] (Spartanburg, S.C.) 1896-1898, 1897-09-22
BUCKLEN'S ARNICA SALVE.

The Best Salve In the world for Cuts, Bruses
Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rhuem, Fever Sores. Tetter
Chapped Hands, Chilblains, Corns, and a
Skin Eruptions, and positively cures Piles, or
no pay required. 1t Is guaranteed to give per
feet satisfaction or money refunded. Price
25 cents per box For sale by II. A. Ligon.
The Spartan. [volume] (Spartanburg, S.C.) 1896-1898, 1897-09-22

Thursday will be the Wingo reunion at
Fair Forest. The principal address will be de-
livered by DIR. J. q. wingo Of Georgia.
The Spartan. [volume] (Spartanburg, S.C.) 1896-1898, 1897-09-22
-IyEEIS
THE SPARTAN
WEDNESDAY, SEPT %, 1897.
TO SUBSCRIBERS.

Call at the ONCE and settle for THE SPARTAN
Do not wait for collector to call on you.
The price-$100 year in advances; 81. so when
you delay payment to the end OF the year.
A. Cleary Is our agent at Campobelio to coll
ect and receive new subscriptions.
Passenger Trains.
For the present the summer schedules are as
follows, so far as Spartanburg Is concerned:
ARRIVALS AND DEPARTURES.
From Charlotte and to Atlanta a.s8 and
ll.37 a. m, 3.15 p. m.
From Atlanta and to Charlotte 8.37 a. No., 3.4T
and 6.18 p. m.
ARRIVALS.
From Augusta 25 q. m. 3 p. m.
From Columbia Ii 80 a. IN. and p. m.
From Glenn Springs 10 a. m.
From Asheville 1910 and 11.2s M, and 8O6
p. m.
DEPARTURES.
To Augusta 11.45 a.. M, 400 p. m.
To Columbia ll&5 q. M, 8ls p. IN.
To Asheville 845 and lL45 m. and 3.33 p. m
To Glenn Springs 400 p. m.
The Spartan. [volume] (Spartanburg, S.C.) 1896-1898, 1897-09-22

DIR. Robert Sharp and family OF New Or
leans arrived In the city Sunday night and are
at DR.. J. NJ Moores.
The Spartan. [volume] (Spartanburg, S.C.) 1896-1898, 1897-09-22

People who ride wheels will be interested
in the interview with Mr.. Bridgman who is
Col. Popes New York agent for the Columbia
He thinks the chanless will be the wheel OF
1898.
The Spartan. [volume] (Spartanburg, S.C.) 1896-1898, 1897-09-22

&C. c. Biggerstafr, of waynesvilie. Georgia,
was in the city Saturday. He reported that
he began crushing cotton seed there several
weeks ago. Last week the weather became so
hot they had to suspend work.
The Spartan. [volume] (Spartanburg, S.C.) 1896-1898, 1897-09-22

Last Friday when the thermometer was
toying with 90 int the shade, The mountains
about Denver, Colorado, were covered with
snow
The Spartan. [volume] (Spartanburg, S.C.) 1896-1898, 1897-09-22

Prof. Mason DuPre has been travelling a
little for the Fitting school this vacation. The
prospects for opening are fair. He has
been doing excellent work in the field aud he
will make a high record in the class room.
The Spartan. [volume] (Spartanburg, S.C.) 1896-1898, 1897-09-22

Next Sunday afternoon at O'Clock the
Central Methodist Sunday School will meet for
their rally day exercises The public is invi-
ted. Dr. Carlisle will make q short address.
The Spartan. [volume] (Spartanburg, S.C.) 1896-1898, 1897-09-22
DEPARTURES .

&C. K. Mount, q student at worrord. back In
the 'SOs, visited Spartanbury last week.
The Spartan. [volume] (Spartanburg, S.C.) 1896-1898, 1897-09-22

DIR. aud Mrs. John b. Henneman left for
their home in Knoxville Monday.
The Spartan. [volume] (Spartanburg, S.C.) 1896-1898, 1897-09-22

The South Carolina College will open
next Tuesday. About 225 students are
expected. Thirty young women have
made application for entrance.