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The Globe-republican., 1899-06-22
Eleyen Flremsn Injured.

OMAHA, Neb. June 19.-At an early
hour the building occupied by Allen
Bros wholesale grocery was discover
ed on fire. The damage to the stock
is estimated at 500. "OO and is covered
by $4,000 During the progress Of
the fire a magazine filled with powder,
which the firemen were removing to a
place of safety. exploded. Eleven
firemen. including the chief, were in
iured, two seriously.
The Globe-republican., 1899-06-22
Making Good Progress.

DENVER. Colo. June 19-If the
unanimous opinion of the citizens
committee, which includes ex-Govern-
or Adams and President Jeffrey, of the
Rio Grande railway, appointed by
Mayor johnson and Governor Thomas
in behalf of the city of Denver and
settlement of the trouble between
the smelter managers and their en-
ployes, is q criterion. it is only q
matter of few days until the large
smelters in this city and Pueblo. now
closed on account of wage differences,
will be in operation.
The Globe-republican., 1899-06-22

The West ladies Arc SEM shakiag.
KINesTON, Jamaica, June IA
continuous series Of earthquakes. ex-
tending from Colon through Caribbees
70 Curacao and Maracaibo have been
reported since the middle of May. The
most severe action was felt at Mont
serrat and Guadeloupe, causing much
damage. A curious shocl- was felt
throughout Jamaica on Wednesday,
comprising Eve movements during fif-
teen minutes No damage. however,
vas done.
The Globe-republican., 1899-06-22
PRISON FOR THE KlDNAPERS,

0asfsw Given . Foureeen.Year Sentence
for Stealing Marion Clark.
NEW YORK, June l7-George Beau
regard Barrow, the principal in the
kidnaping of Marion Clark. was SEN
tenced to-day to Imprisonment for
fourteen years and ten months.
Carrie JONES'" who pleaded guilty,
was sentenced to four years imprison-
0ent The trial of Mrs. Barrow, as
her husbands accomplice. will follow.
The Globe-republican., 1899-06-22
Federation OF Zioalsts.

BALTIMORE. June l9.-The second
annual conference of tho Federation
of Zionists opened yesterday. to be
continued until Monday night. The
federation has for its object the colo.
nizing Of Palestine with Hebrews and
assisting and encouraging the Hebrew
colony already in Palestine.
The Globe-republican., 1899-06-22

LANSING. Mich. June 17.-Governo OF
Pingree marked the closing day Of the
legislature BY sending in veto mes
sages which hotly criticised the legis-
lature for alleged failure to carry out
the peoples wishes. The governor
vetoed the amended beet sugar bounty
bill, and also bill appropriating
$40, GOO for state building and ex-
hibit at the Pan American exposition
at Buffalo
The Globe-republican., 1899-06-22
Powder Factory Blows Un

~0S EScsOty 0aoWo Up
SAN RAFAEL. Cal, June 19.-The
United States Smokeless Powder COM
pany's factory was the scene of dis
astrous explosion. As q result four
employees were killed and three seri-
ously injured. while six buildings were
demolished by the shock and the re-
sultant flames
The Globe-republican., 1899-06-22
WHY Church Il Given Up

New YORK, June 19.-The Briggs
controversy and the coming McGiffert
trial are given as the causes of the
abandonm ent of the Calvary Presby-
terian church by the congregation.
The building will DE sold for Jewish
synagogue.
The Globe-republican., 1899-06-22
STUBBlEFIELD CONVICTED.

Woaad 0ailty OF Train Robbery and
Sentenced to Ten Yeara
SkDALIA, No, June l9.-The jury in
the Stubb!efield train robbery case re-
turned verdict finding the defendant
guilty and fixing his punishment At
ten years in the penitentiary. The
trial Of James /. West, Stubblefield's
Pal, will commence to-day.
The Globe-republican., 1899-06-22
MADE A CLEAN SWEEP.
Herman. Neh, Wiped Out by . Funnel
Shaped Cloud

Herman. Neh Wiped Out by . Funnel
Shaped Cloud
HERMAN, Neb., June 15.-Ten per-
cons dead. twenty-five injured, five Of
whom will die, and half of the re-
mainder suffering from very serious
wounds, sums up the list of casualties
resulting from the tornado that
wrecked this place on Tuesday night.
The loss of property aggregates
$50. 600. which means something ap-
palling sor the inhabitants of the vii
lage. One hundred buildings have
been completely destroyed. Only six
structures remain intact, three in the
north and the same number in the
south part of the town. These COM
prise four residences, the school house
and one church.
! The population is in . pitiable con-
dition. Those who lost their homes,
and there are about 500 of them, are
absolutely without resources and
must depend on public charity for
sustenance and q chance to begin life
over again. The few who escaped
without injuries or loss of property
are 80 dazed that they know not what
TO do
The tornado was first observed two
miles west of town and was travelling
westerly. After travelling west a
short distance it turned back. taking
. due east course until within half q
mile of the town. 1t then took a
southeasterly course, covering a strip
apparently only about 200 yards
wide, but wide enough to destroy the
town.
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Home Coming Of pr.vfu.

EREsr, France. juno l9-On the ar
rival OF the Sax, which is bringing
Captain Drcyfus from French Guiana
for new trial by court martial, a
torpedo boat destroyer will meet the
cruiser and transfer Drey!us to the
shore.
The Globe-republican., 1899-06-22
AlI. Storer at Court.

MADRID, June 19.-The newly -ap-
pointed minister to Spain, Mr.. Bell
amy Storer, was received in formal
audience by the queen yesterday.
There were no speeches. The queen
was very amiable and complimentary
toward Mr.. Storer, and inquired cor
daily concerning the health of Presi-
dent Mckinley.
The Globe-republican., 1899-06-22
ELEVEN KILLED IN A MINE.

APpalling Dlaaster In . British Colum-
blan Colllery.
NORTH SYDNEY, c. B., June 1.-THE
most appalling disaster in the history
Of Cape Breton coal mining occurred
st tho Caledonia mine at Glace Bay,
the principal colliery of the Dominion
Coal company, yesterday, when two
explosions occurred. causing the death
Of eleven men, including Thomas
Johnson, the underground manager
Of the works, and brother of the as
distant manager of the Dominion Coal
company.
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Not an Act OF God.

EAU CLAIRE, Wis, juno 10. I'm nine
pulpits here the New Richmond tor
nado was the subject of the sermons
The general sentiment expressed was
that it was a mysterious dispensation
of Providence, but the Rev. Mr.. Joseph
Moran of the Episcopal church said it
was the devilish work of an unknown
power and not the act Of God.
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Famous Islanl Sol,l.

PORT CLINTON. Ohio. June 19-John-
sons island, Lake Erie, which was
famous as a prison for rebel soldiers
during the civil war, has just been
sold at auction for s4s COO. The island
lies in Sandusky bay, a few miles from
the city of that name.
The Globe-republican., 1899-06-22

CHICAGO, June l9.-Baron and
Baroness de Bara, who were convicted
several days ago on a charge of using
the mails in conducting fraudulent
business, were sentenced to-day.
Baron de Bara was given three years
N the penitentiary and bis wife was
sentenced to one year in Jail
The Globe-republican., 1899-06-22
New Duty for sampson.

BosTox. June 1a- 1t is reported that
Rear Admiral Sampson is to be de-
tached from the North Atlantic feet
and assigned to the naval station at
Newport. the scope Of which Is 20 be
7reatiy broadened
The Globe-republican., 1899-06-22
Threatened to Strike.

BALTIMORE. June 1.-Two thousand
employees of the marine department,
Maryland Steel Company. held meet.
ing and determined to strike at the
end of seven days. if their demands
for a nine hour day and weekly pay
ments were not acceded to by the
company.
The Globe-republican., 1899-06-22
Grand rrank Strike Ended.

MONTREAL, June 19.-The strike of
the Grand Trunk railroad trackmen,
which has been on for a month, ended
yesterday with a compromise. Tho
road has agreed to take back all men
who were not guilty of acts of law
trackmen to discuss their grievances.
The Globe-republican., 1899-06-22

BUENos AYREs, Argentine, June l9
"A parcel containing dynamite has
been found on the track Of the South
ern railway near Burzacho. 1t is be-
lieved that the object was to blow up
the train in which President Roca re-
turned from Neuquen.
The Globe-republican., 1899-06-22
Death Of q Rear Admiral.

WASHINGTON, June l7.-Rear Admi-
raj Pierce Crosby, retired, one of the
last Of Farragut's active officers in the
stirring sea fights of the civil war,
died here last night of diabetes, aged
IS years.
The Globe-republican., 1899-06-22
C.ll, Ie Comple,e F.llura.

BERLIN, June 1a-The Kolnische
Zeitung announces the complete fail
ure" of the disarmament committee of
the peace conference at The Hague.
Several provisions. it asserts, have
been adopted in :ie committee by
equal vote, but all of these. it predicts.
will fail in plenary sitting.
The Globe-republican., 1899-06-22

LEAvENwoRrH, Kan, June IA
military prisoner named Wringer, for.
merly = private of the Sixteenth in
fantry, was shot by Private O.s,n, of
Troop F. Sixth cavalry, guard.
while attempting to escape. and died
last night in the fort hospital.
The Globe-republican., 1899-06-22

SEATTLE, Wash. June l9-James p
Prater was murdered at Dawson by
Arthur Goddard, May 81 Prater's
head was crushed with hatchet and
his throat was cut. Goddard admit
ted the crime. saying: Il was his
partner and he was a traitor to me-"
The Globe-republican., 1899-06-22
A Sale OF Marlborough Gems.

LONDON, June 19-Connoisseurs are
greatly interested in the forthcoming
sales of the Marlborough gems 1t
will be the most important of its kind
sine. 1875. when the same collection
vas sold in a lot for s1.5,00l
The Globe-republican., 1899-06-22
Automobile, In Chicago

CHICAGO, June 10-The details of
organization of the Illinois Electric
Vehicle Transportation company are
now all but completed and the
company expects within month to
have automobiles running in Chicago.
The company will have an authorized
capital of $50, ,OOO, 900.
The Globe-republican., 1899-06-22
C.p,ix,d hr.s saa,,l

CHICAGO. june l9.-Ira J. Holmes,
bl other OF Burton Homes. the lee
turer, xas drowned in Lake Michigan
yesterday by the caps;zing OF skin
The Globe-republican., 1899-06-22

THoIssEY, France. June 1a-Major
Marchand arrived yesterday morning
at Thoissey. his birthplace, and was
received by the mayor and enthusias.
tic crowds His passage from the rail-
road station to the residence of his
father was veritably triumphal pro-
RresA
The Globe-republican., 1899-06-22
Cant Increase tho Bicycle Tax.

BERLIN, June 19.-It is announced
semi-oficially that any increase in the
tax on American bicycles is impossi-
BILE, because the commercial treaties
with Austria, Russia and Italy exclude
such q thing
The Globe-republican., 1899-06-22
A New Canteen Decision.

HARRISBURG, Pa, June l9-Judge
SimontOn Of the county court decided
that an army canteen for the sale of
liquor to soldiers cannot be carried
On without a regular license from tho
courts.
The Globe-republican., 1899-06-22

COTTAGE GROVE, Ore. juno l9.-Ex-
Senator BENJAMIN E Harding is dead.
He was elected to the United Status
senate in ls6e to GIL out the unexpirej
term ok Senator Baker. deceased
The Globe-republican., 1899-06-22

WASHINGTON, juno 19.-Major Gem
eral Otis has reported to the war de-
partment an additional list of casual
ties among the soldiers under his
command, amounting to five killed
and fifty wounded.
The Globe-republican., 1899-06-22

SpRIxeF1ELD. Ill.,. June 19.-The an
nouncement is made that the force Of
men at the Springfield Iron works
will be doubled aad that wages will
be increased from 10 to IS per cent
The Globe-republican., 1899-06-22
Belgium Lifts tho BIN.

WASHINGTON, June i9.-The Belgian
government has raised the prohibition
on the importation into Belgium OF
American meat cattle.
The Globe-republican., 1899-06-22
Fought at Bunker Hrl les Year. A.

BOsroN. June 19-The 12ad anni-
versary OF the battle Of Bunker Hill,
was celebrated to-day. The center Of
the demonstration was at Charles
town Marines and sailors from the
North Atlantic squadron, which ar
rived In port yesterday. participated
The Globe-republican., 1899-06-22

PRATT. Kan, June 19-C.arkson
Toms. president OF the Peoo:cs bank
Of this place. died carly this morning
ct the age of 81 years uc was \
pioneer of this piacs
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1899-06-02
MUSLIN UNDERWEAR DEPARTMENT.

We are pleased to tell customers that handle the
celebrated W. Brand Muslin Underwear every garment
perfect in style, fit and workmanship. Our line of
Corset Covers, Chemse Gowns Drawers and Skirts is
complete We solicit inspection. complete line of
Childrens Muslin Drawers and Gowns all at Unloading
Sale Prices.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1899-06-02
WE HAVE PLACED ON SALE
CLOAK AND SUIT DEPARTMENT:


So IS, Sc $8
silk lined Jackets stylish dipped shirts
brushb bindings, 81 98 $40 to $12
much better Covert Mcered lined skirts silk lined
a
Black Cevo and Hrngboe Coert afeta lined jackets and skirts
S8 90, sold for $50
Nssesfu ined SO 29
lined stylish, at So IS, former So SO.
$4 98 sold for 81
Cloths SOC
08worh
Hque and Whord Jackets for children at 75 ST 90. 81 49,
Silks and Plain Satna all this Unloading Sale
in
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-03-26
LORD CORVALLIS BOOKS.
One Of Them Now I'm the Local Public
Library.

The indianapolis Public Library has &C
CURED as Loan a valuable old book be-
longing TO Mr.. Herman Weinberger, of this
city Mr. Weinberger's brother-in-law, Dan
lei Knopf. is cabinet maker in New York,
and few months ago purchased among a
lot OF old furniture an old writing desk.
This desk was taken apart in orer TO repair
1T, and secret drawer was disclosed, which
contained a royal octave copy of Sir
Mathew Hales Primitive Origination Of
Mankind" published by William Godbid
for William Shrowsbery, at the Sign of the
Bible, in Duke lane, 1911" The book is in a
fairly good state of preservation, except
the binding of calf, which is much worn.
The inside cover bears the bookplate and
coat OF arms of Marquis CORVALLIS. and is
doubtless portion OF Lord CoTnwaliisS Ii
barary, left in this country upon his de-
parture after the surrender at Yorktown.
1t is a very interesting and curious old
book, and was presented to its present owner
by Mr. knopf Mr.. Weinberger rightly
enough considers il too valuable to be kept
in private residence or in any building
that is not fireproof. and so has deposited
tx in the Public Library, where ii is on ex-
hiDition in the reading room.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-03-26
AN IDEAL SYSTEM.
An Experts Testimony rs to the New
Reform Laws.

The county and township reform laws en-
acted by the late Legislature have received
a strong Endorsement from George E. How
ard, professor OF American and institutional
history at Leland Stanford University Mr..
Howard is the author of Local Constitu-
tional History of the United States" a work
which has made him a leading expert on
the historical development of local institu-
tons in this country. y. l.. Mason, who
has been in correspondence with Mr. How
ard on the subject of county and township
reform laws. has received from him an in
teresting letter on the subject, an extract
of which is as follows:
Thank you most heartily for your
thoughtful courtesy in writing me concern
Ing the remarkab bic plan of local govern
ment just adopted in your State and the
influence which my book has had in the
interesting or more pleasing TO a writer
than to know that what he has done can
have such practical results. / do not re-
member another instance of an entire new
system-almost, one may say, an ideal sys-
tem-of local governments being adopted
at once by the Legislature of a Common
wealth have read the bills-for which
thank you-with the greatest interest. You
say well they really introduce a notable in
StItution, which deserves to be styled the
Indiana plan. L have, as you know. styled
the Western representative township
county plan, of the New York type, as the
most advanced form of local government
sun further development on the same lines.
The Indiana plan is emphatically the most
interesting, and / trust will prove the best
In pracuce which has yet appeared"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-03-26
MISS BREEDS LECTURE.
An Interesting Description Of the
Yellowstone Park.

Miss Katherine Breed gave her lecture on
a "Trip through the Yellowstone" yester-
day, before large audience, at Plymouth
Church. The description was accompanied
by illustrations by means of the stereopticon.
Miss Breed began her journey by giving
scenes at the railway station. then the ar
rival at the park and the trip through this
wonderful garden of nature. The falls and
the fountains. the mountains and the various
geysers were visited by the audience in turn.
following her voice with the ear and the
scenes with the eye. Miss Breed has col
ored her stereopticon plates with fidelity to
nature, and the audience could see what
so few pictures show, and that is the law
ish coloring of nature. Royal puppies, gor-
geous reds and yellows, soft blues and grays
have been spread over the landscape with
riotous extravaganza, and the charm and
wonder Of many of the pictures is the color
Ing. Miss Breed is an artist in many senses
of the word, for she took her own pictures
with her camera, transferred them to the
plates and colOred them. She Is pleasant
speaker and her descriptions are enlivened
by incidents OF various kinds. Miss Breed
is a niece OF Mrs. +. w. Chislett, OF this
city.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-03-26
HAD FIFTY-FlVE DESCENDANTS
Death OF Mrs. Eliza j. Childers, q
Pioneer.

Mrs. Eliza j. Childers. who has lived
In this city for seventy-two years. died Fri
day night at her late home. 1917 High street.
She was born in Kentucky and moved TO
this city when ten years of age. Her hus-
band built the third house south of Pogue' s
run and was a member Of the old volunteer
fire department. He died in 1864. Mrs.
Childers had eleven children, and but one
has died. The sons are: John r., James p,
CALVIN and Robert. The daughters are: Mrs.
Mary Thatcher. Mrs. Eliza j. Moore. Mrs.
Sarah A. Dynes, Mrs. Kate {. Shepard, Mrs.
Maggie \. MeSsick and Miss Julia A. Child
ers. Mrs. Childers had twenty-eIght grand
children and sixteen Observation-Disclosures.
Her eldest child 10 sixty years old and
her youngest thirty-seven.
Her funeral will be held at the home this
afternoon at o'clock.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-03-26
A FREIGHT CAR MYSTERY
MURDERED MAN FOUND IN CHICAGO
HAD PASSED THROUGH HERE,
But the Car, En- Route from south
Carolina, Was Detained Only
n short Time.

The superintendent Of the Panhandle yards
in this city yesterday received telegram
from Chicago stating that on opening an
empty refrigerator car in that city the re-
mains OF man were found in the car and
that it was evident murder had been
committed. No description Of the body was
given.
The car left Louisville on Thursday and
was opened in Chicago Friday evening. The
only stop IL made between the two cities was
in Indianapolis, on Thursday night 1t was
in the yards here about forty-five minutes,
but as there was switching all around 1t con-
stantly, il is doubtful whether the body
could have been placed in it while in this
city. An inquest will be held tomorrow at
Kenner's morgue, Chicago.
The car originally came from Newberry,
s. G. An Associated Press dispatch in yes
terday's Journal stated that the man had
evidently been dead a week from the ap-
pearance of the body.
The telegram received from Chicago yes
terday by the railroad officials here was evil
IDENTIFY for the purpose of tracing the case.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-03-26
TRUSTS ON EVERY SIDE.
What Crawford Fairbanks Saw Re-
Gently in New York.

Crawford Fairbanks, treasurer OF the
Strawboard Manufacturers Association,
has just returned from New York. where he
has been promoting the interests OF the Ma
tional Strawboard Company, which Is So
called trust with capital stock of Sc, 600 600.
Mr.. Fairbanks says that 1t is not trust,
but is a legitimate company, and is orga-
nized to foreclose the options on all plants
not now owned by the American company.
Mr.. Fairbanks says that New York is fun
OF men organizing trusts. He also learned
that Perry 5. Heath and his brother have
organized a bank, which will be started on
lower Broadway New York, with 81, 0O0o00
capital. Among other trusts of which ne
learned is the merging of the distilleries into
one company, with q capital stock of $780,
Oj1cvO; the gas pipe trust, which will liz
clude all iron pipe plants, and the witch
hazel trust, which will have $4,000 each of
common and preferred stock.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-03-26
ITS PROCEEDINGS QUIET.
Commercial Club street-Car Commit
tee Again Meets.

The committee on street-raiiroad propo-
sition of the Commercial Club met yester-
day noon and referred certains phases Of
the question TO subcommittee The COM
mittee will not make public its transaC
tions until the final report TO the club di
rectors on April 4.
Nothing further has been done by the
committee of fifty. Some of the members
quote from the March number of the Street
railroad Journal to show that the impress
sion prevails in the railroad world that the
price paid for the Citizens and City COM
panies was $3,000000. Some members claim
that the real price was 81, 100000 and that on
capitalization of 100000 the company
will have $4,000 left for promotion. These
members also cite the report OF the To-
ronto street-railway, which shows an in
crease in gross receipts for the past year
and a surplus OF Sf0i73S They claim this to
be an instance of how company can pros
per with Scent fares.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-03-26
THIS is THE REAL THING"
A Ball at Which 1t Will Be Only 8
Cents for 1.-The German

The city is receiving invitations, like ad-
vertising circulars thrust under DOORS 10 a
grand mask ball." TO be given at one OF
the halls by the "Old Kentucky Dancing
Club" The admission fee as advertised is
small; ladies free" The particularly at
tractive features are set out on the bids
as follows:s
Piano goes all night and only FIVE per
for the German. Where Is IL? Only one
place, of course. They'll all DE there Come
and pick 'em out. Prizes for swell rags:
silk umbrella 10 the most comically dressed
gent with buttons on; gold watch 10 the
finest dressed lady. Fine music by union
orchestra. Refreshments? To be sure. III
you miss it you'll be sore the next day. This
Is the real.
And the invitations bear the union label.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-03-26

Schofeld; board of managers, Mrs NJ Todd.
Mrs Il. Barry, Mrs A. Hawley Mrs. s.
nelius, Miss T.. Hendricks, Mrs. III. Tute-
wiler, Mrs: Ritter and Mrs. A. c. Wells.
Nearly three quarters of a century has
passed into history since the organization
or this society. In the year 1899, with
population OF few hundreds, the receipts
or the treasury showed a balance of $96 S..
From that time they have varied. increasing
with the progress of the city. and fiuctuat-
Ing with the interest and business of the
country. Perhaps the most satisfactory re-
suits were realized during the civil war,
when the receipts varied from 800 10 $4,000
a year, and thousands of Bibles and tesla
ments were donated TO soldiers and pris-
OnerS.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-03-26
Black Silks

The really admirable fashion
of wearing fancy grenadines for
dress skirts is being met here
with some excellent values.
Stripes, plaids and plain mesh effects,
in heavyweight grenadine, may be had
at 81 to Sc a yard.
Black corded silks, also much in de-
mand, are here for you at S1.25, S1.sO
and S1.76 yard.
Black mousseline taffeta, beautiful
dress silk, is shown at 81 yard.
Black silk berege for summer dresses
may be had in an excellent quality at
$2.25 yard.
French pattern grenadines of unusual
beauty-full dress lengths-offer wide
choice at from SIS to $35.