Rutland Weekly Herald from Rutland, Vermont • 2

PALATABLE POINTERS- VERMONT ON HORSEBACK. TO THE PROMISED LAND. POSTMASTER PEARSON DEAD. THE MAD, MAD RUSH. Thousands of Crazy Boomers Dashing Across the Plains.

ACCIDENT AND CRIME. Chapter of Events Caused Purposely or Otherwise. New York's Water Front the Scene of a Fire probably be- settled by law. The town is spreading over the whole section. Accounts from the line say the start was an exciting spectacle.

The line was formed at 10 o'clock and was 10 miles long. At the signal wagons were broken in the rush, and others broke down in the gullies aud sharp turns in the road. All the way from here to the line the road was Strewn With Wrecks. Two young ladies named Gilliland took a claim just this side of the north line. The men gave them a show and their claim was not disputed.

They were in au open buggy with a sorrel mule and a tent dangling behind. A man named Hoper has a lot here and his sign reads "Keep of this claim; I have a gun." This evening the ladies were on hand, strolling about as spectators. A few gamblers have arrived, and two lawyers' signs are up. The "Rock Island," which is the crack hostelry, is full of guests. The Herald's Horse Editor Makes a Few Suggestions to the Governor and Staff.

Gov. Dillingham, his stall' and the centennial commission from Vermont go to New York next Thursday evening, arriving there on Friday morning. Ten rooms have been reserved at the Fifth Avenue Hotel, and these will be Vermont's headquarters during the celebration. A special Wagner car will carry the distinguished party through Rutland at 10 :30 Thursday evening. The announcement that the party was to start so early created considerable surprise.

A Herald reporter made several inquiries with a view of ascertaining why the haste but everybody was as dumb as an oyster. Persistent questioning, however, developed the why and wherefore. The Governor and his staff are going down to practice horseback riding. Shades of Pegasus defend ns Have we come to this? Has the early farm education of the representatives of the Green Mountain state been for naught? Why-fore the boasted glory of Vermont's field of horses; of what use are the agricultural notes of esteemed contemporaries and published "hints for the saddle?" It is supposed and generally believed that a Vermonter is a second edition of a Centaur; our boasted skill i3 forever vanished. But, gentlemen, if you can't ride it is well to prepare for the fray.

Pick out aged and respectable horses animals of good standing, the more standing the better. Don't get young frivolous horses that will shy at a policeman's breath horses are wanted that will not put their hind feet in your coat pockets and destroy the perfume of your handkerchief, and mix up sand with your cofl'ee, cloves and cardamom seeds. Insist on having blinders on the bridles; and it would certainly be of great convenience if the horses wore names. They are so handy in case of an emergency. There will be other riders in the procession, undoubtedly, so ride as prettily as possible.

It would not be at all nice to see the Governor go prancing down the street with his plug hat on the back of his head, his arms clasped tightly around the horse's neck, his heels flying aronnd like an officer making a seizure his blue yarn stockings down over his heels, while his riding was confined to several dull thuds on the pommel of the saddle. Such an exhibition would not only be unpleasant but it would be extremely undigDitled. Then of course the staff would pursue the Governor; it would be their duty. Such a sight would undoubtedly attract considerable attention the 400 would be nowhere. The sight of the Vermont contingent flying down Broadway, their suspenders waving in the air, would tend to lower the dignity of the occasion.

It might be well to accustom your, horses to noise and confusion before the parade. This can bo easily accomplished with a few fire crackers, a box of torpedoes and a fish horn. It might be an act of common prudence, however, to get someone else to ride the horse while the experiment is being tried. A pillow secured to the saddle will make the seat somewhat easier. If a precaution of this kind is taken, your legs will soon free themselves of the dormer window aspect they will assume after several hours of riding.

It would be a good idea to carry along a bag of oats for the horse, and if the ride be a long one, as it probably will be, don't fail to water the animal at the numerous fountains along the line of march. Don't try and water the horse in the river. It's salt water. The committee of arrange ments will furnish step ladders, so there will not be much trouble in mounting the If these few suggestions are acted upon, the Vermont delegation will meet with no trouble. MUSICAL MR.

PAYNE. A New 'Wrinkle in Political Campaigns Given Away by a Campaigner. tWasaiogton Despatch. Persons who have been about the Eb- bitt House during the last two weeks have noticed a strange and unaccountable sound like the music of many brass bands playing far, far in the distance. So much a matter of amazement had this strange, almost weird sound become to persons about the house that "Long" Jones, the ex-chairman of the Illinois Republican State Central Committee, determined the other night to discover what it was.

The first time Mr. Jones heard the sound after that, he listened and followed it as best he could. It led him through the office, down the corridor, and finally into the writing-room, where Henry C. Payne, the chairman of the Wisconsin Republican Committee, was penning a letter. As Mr.

Jones approached Mr. Payne, the musical sounds became more and more distinct. "See here, Payne," said Jones, "I'm determined to find where this unuy sound comes from, and if you know anything about it, you might as well say so." Mr. Payne knew that "Long" Jones wasn't the kind of a man to give up a search, so he said: "Sh! If you won't give it away I'll tell you the whole story. You know the Democrats fonr years ago got 12,000 majority in the Milwaukee district?" "Yes, but "Well, you know we got 4500 majoritv this time?" "Of course, but "Well, hold on In order to overcome the big Democratic majority we had to run a rip-snorting campaign, didn't we?" "I know it," said Jones, impatiently, "but I don't want to talk politics now; I want to run down this infernal sound." said Payne.

"I know. Well, we had to run a whooping campaign, so I hired every brass band in Milwaukee and went out with em myself, and kept 'em blowing till I got my system so cussed full of their music tlJat it has been oozing out of me at even- pore ever since. I've taken a Turkish bath every day since election, but I've got so much of that music in me it's going to take a long time to get it all out." BENNINGTON A BUM TOWN. That is What Drummers and Other Thirsty Strangers Say. Special Dispatch to the Herald.

Bekxixgtox, April 22. "Here's a state of things," is what the traveling man says when he enters Bennington and finds all the hotels closed closed on account of prosecutions by the State's Attorney, for violations of "the prohibitory law. The hotels have now been closed a week, being boarded up tight and across the front doors are nailed fence rails, on which is painted "Closed." Drummers who have been here have transacted their business as quickly as possible and left, taking a lunch of crackers and cheese, then vowing that they would never enter the place again as long as the hotels remain closed Several gentlemen who were called here on business had a lunch prepared at Troy which they brought with them; one-or two boarding houses have been opened In the village, but the traveling public has not learned of their existence. The railroad travel to Bennington has decreased one-half since the liquor crusade and the place presents more the appearance of a "deserted village" than a wide-awake New ELgland town. A 8ARATOGA HOTEL 80LD.

The Clarendon hotel at Saratoga has been sold for 54,000 to capitalists from Auburn, N. Y. The itching of the scalp, falling of the hair, resulting in baldness, are often caused by dandruff, which may be cured by using Hull's Hair Rencwer. adv. Some Appetizing Dishes to Vary the Monotony of Every-Day Cooking.

Telephone Pudding. One pint of nice bread crumbs, one cup of molasses, one cup of milk, two eggs well.beaten, oue-half teaspoonful of all kinds of spice, two of soda. Steam three hours. Sauce. Take two eggs, beat separately the yolks and whites, the whites till stiff, beat them together and gradually beat in one-half enp of sugar flavor to suit the taste.

Beat till light and foamy. German Puffs. Three eggs, whites and yolks beaten separately, very light, three cups of milk, three cups of flour, three tcaspoonf uls of melted butter, one teaspoonful of salt, one-third of a tea-spoonful of soda, one-half teaspoonful of cream tartar beat all very light and pour into nine well-buttered gem-pans. Bake in a quick oven. To be eaten with whipped cream.

Fruit Pudding. One egg, one-half cup of sugar, one cup of molasses, one-half cup of sour milk, a cooking spoonful of cream, or butter, even teaspoonful of soda dissolved in the milk, one cup of raisins, one-third of a teaspoonful each of cinnamon and clove. Steam three hours. Potato Fritters. Boil four large potatoes, peel and beat until light.

Mix with the feathery earth apples three well-beaten eggs, two spoonfuls of cream and salt to suit the taste. Form into small balls, sprinkle with flour and fry in hot deep lard. Drain on clean brown paper before serving. Frosted Apples. Pare, core and slice the apples and bake until nearly done.

Allow them to get entirely cold, then pour off all the juice and lay sugar icing thickly on the tops and sides and return to the oven to harden a little, then serve with cream. Chicken Hash. Stir a piece of butter, rolled in flour, into a little milk, and add veal gravy. Let this boil np mince finely some cold roasted or boiled chicken, but not too small. Put into it the sauce, to which add grated lemon peel, white pepper, pounded mace, a little waluut ketchup, simmer It up and serve.

Oysters may be added. Oyster Fritters. Drain the liquor from the oysters and to a cupful add a cup of milk, three beaten eggs and flour enough for a thin batter, also salt as needed. Chop the oyster and add to the batter. Fry in hot butter, and send to the table immediately.

Lemon Toast. Beat the yolks of three eggs and add three gills of rich milk; cut slices from a stale loaf and dip them into the milk and eggs and fry in a little butter. Beat the whites of the eggs to a froth, sweeten with a scant halfcup of sugar and add a cup of boiling water and the juice of half a good lemon, beaten well pour over the fried bread and serve. Lenten Pudding. Mix smoothly one tablespoonful each of cornstarch and sugar, with a pint of milk and a pinch of salt.

Pour it into a well-buttered pie-dish aud leave it in a slow oven till set. It should be removed from the oven before it boils. COUNTY SUPERVISORS. Their Qualifications and Duties Discussed by Dr, Holton of Brattleboro. One of the most spirited practical addresses made at the Windham county educational meeting was by Dr.

Holton of the Brattleboro school board. He explained that one reason why Vermont shows such an apparently large per cent-age of illiteracy is because the school age fixed by her laws heretofore has been from five to 20 years, while in most states the school age is from five to 15. Under the new law it is from five to 18. We are not going to stop to criticise the law and condemn it in advance, the doctor for ci-bly said We are going to put every man his shoulder to the wheel, and compel it to be a success. If the law is a failure, it will be because the county boards do not elect good supervisors; the responsibility is with them.

If he were a member of the county board, he would not let politics, friendship or religion have a feather's weight iu making his choice; he would look for the best man and it should be remembered that the law does not restrict the choice to residents of the county or of the state. AT HYMEN'S ALTAR. Pleasant Ceremony at the Residence of F. W. Shedd on State Strec Miss Eva A.

Mayo and Mr. George H. Channell, both of Rutland, were married on April 17 at the residence of Mr. F. W.

Shedd on State street. Abont 100 friends and relatives were present and the ceremony was performed by Rev. Dr. D. R.

Lowell of the Methodist church. The presents were both ornamental and useful. Mr. and Mrs. Channell have gone to Boston on their bridal tour and on their return will commence housekeeping on Maple street.

It was expected that the bridal couple would start on their trip directly following the ceremony, and in consequence some hundred or so of well-wishers were at the depot to see them-otf. These friends were accompanied by a liberal supply of rice, slippers and old shoes. Some of the party had also secured a photograph of Mr. Channell, which they intended to paste upon his trunk, together with a placard bearing the terse inscription: "I am just married; please take care of me." The fun was rather dimmed, however, when it was found that the object of their sport was too wary to be caught, and the company after the train had left, departed in a gloomv frame of mind. VALUABLE MANUSCRIPT SERMONS.

Henry D. Noble of Tinmouth has pre sented the Rutland County Historical So ciety with a collection of the original manuscript sermons of Rev. Lemuel Haynes, the famous colored pastor of the Congreeational churches at West Rutland and Manchester in the early part of the century. A life of "Parson Haynes," as he was familiarly called, was published nearly half a century ago, and had wide circulation, and was found in almost every family in western Vermont. Copies of this book command a high price among antiquarian book collectors.

DRAGGED TO DEATH BY A ROPE. New York, April 18. While tearing down the telegraph poles and wires at Twenty-fourth street and Sixth avenue this morning Michael Early, a lineman residing in Brooklyn, and Hugh Riley, both employes of the department of public works, were pulled out of a window by a guy rope which was attached to one of the poles. They fell a distance of three stories to the sidewalk. Early was killed and Riley badly hurt.

The police arrested Alexander S. Busby, the con tractor, on a charge of criminal negligence. CHANGING ITS TITLE. The well-known firm of Oliver Ditson music publishers, will hereafter be known as the Oliver Ditson company. Mr.

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adv. Removed From Duty uy a Higher Hand Than the Government's. New Yokk, April 20. Postmaster Henry G. Pearson died at Highwood, N.

at 4:20 on Saturday evening. At the bedside of Mr. Pearson at the time of his death were Mrs. and Miss James, Thomas L. James aud several other relatives.

Died on His Wedding Anniversary. Mr. Pearson's death was from hemorrhage, caused by cancer of the stomach. He had been in a comatose btate from 11 o'clock yesterday morning until he died. He was 45 years of age.

His death occurred on the thirteenth anniversary of his wedding. He leaves a widow, but no children. Mr. Pearson was brought up in the postoflice from his youth, and became the successor of Gen. James eight years ago, having been his chief assistant for a long time before.

He married a daughter of Mr. James. THE FI8H AND GAME CLUB. The executive committee of the Fish and Game Club has issued a circular giving the articles of the association also a card to the members. Some information is given and a few suggestions made as follows Through the instrumentality of the club eight prosecutions have been made, five of which have resulted in conviction and the remaining three are now pending.

The moral effect of such convictions caunot be overestimated. Fifty thousand trout fry have just been obtained from Commissioner Brainerd and distributed in tributaries to some of the principal steams in the county. Tne new fish law, commonly-called the "six inch" law went into effect April 1. Unless it is vigorously enforced at the outset it will soon become a dead letter. The close season for partridges aud similar game also requires vigilance on the part of every member.

The officers of the association are: President, C. H. Sheldon first vice president, F. II. Chapman second vice president, F.

M. Ilewett; clerk and treasurer, Guy L. Smith corresponding secretary, Jesse II. Mclntire: executive committee, J. W.

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11Rcb T.Y Ul Oklahoma Boomers Allowed to Take Up the March. Five Miles of Prairie Schooners Trailiug Into Paradise. Harry Hill, the Wealthy Boomer, Reported to Be Missing. Arkansas City, April 18. Capt.

Hays yesterday received instructions from the War Department to permit en tries to the strip at 8 o'clock this morn ing. Thejsouth bridge across the ArJ kansas river is the most direct route to the strip, three miles from the border. The road is narrow with a hedge on one si de and a wire fence on the other. Rain had made the mud hub deep. Before dark last night this three miles of road between the bridge and the strip was blockaded with wagons.

ana was impassable either way. Many families slept hVthe wagons which stood up to the bubs in mud. United States Commissioner Barsell and Capt. Hays yesterday permitted two men to go into the strip and construct bridges across the Salt Fork and Chillico Creek, for their compensation to charge the settlers a small toll. A large party from Wellington, Kansas, has constructed a pontoon bridge, and will cross the streams on it.

This morning fnlly 400 wagons were along the line and strung all the way to the limits of Arkansas City were 600 more. At about 8 o'clock the start was made, and soon 1000 white covered wagons were in motion. From an elevation five solid miles of wagons could be seen and for three hours the wagons crossed the strip line, and moved slowly toward me promised iana. un the outside of almost every wagon, strapped to the sides. were plows, household goods and farming implements.

Extra horses and bunches of cattle followed the wagons, often driven by women and children. One farmer had tiuilt a house from the bed of his wagon. Capt. Hays broke up camp Price at noon, and is following with his cavalry. His orders are to camp tonight on Salt Creek Fork, then to take the line of march tomorrow for the Oklahoma line.

The camp will be struck by the soldiers just across the line. Capt Hays will picket men along the Oklahoma line as far as they will reach. His picket line will be joined by a line of soldiers from Caldwell, and the boomers will be kept at bay until the hour of noon arrives. Captain Hays set his watch this morning exactly with the railroad clock, and as soon as the watch indicates noon on Monday, the signal will go up for the boomers to start. Captain Hays says he never saw a more orderly set of men.

He fully expected an element that would cause him trouble. Prospective merchants, town siters, bankers and speculators will take trains from here on Monday. Wagons from the North continue to pour in, but in no such numbers as in the last three days. Parts of a wagon passed under the temporary bridge over oau ureeK rort tms morning, and the supposition is that a family of boomers were lost in the stream. It Is reported that two persons were drowned.

THE CHEROKEE STRIP. Boomers 'Allowed to Take I'p the tine March. Caldwell, April 18. At 10 this morning the start across the Cherokee strip was made by the boomers encamped here. The intention had been to start tomorrow morning, but owing to the condition of the trail because of the heavy rains in the last few days Captain Woodson, commanding the company stationed here to repel invaders, determined to give the colonists another day to cross thg strip.

The troops broke camp at 9 o'clock and proceeded to the line. Bv 10 o'clock 50 wagons were drawn up on either side of the little bridge, where the old Reno trail crosses the line. At just 10 o'clock they were permitted to start. The troops rode slowly in front, the wagons stringing out in single file, making the start of a long procession that will continue to pour over the little bridge into the land of the Cherokees all day long. About 700 wagons left today.

THE OKLAHOMA CRISIS. Army Officers Uneasy Over the Prospect of Active Duty. Washington, April 18. It is very apparent here that the officers of the army are filled with the liveliest apprehension regarding Jthc opening of Oklahoma. The Secretary of War has authorized a statement that the government is fully aware of the situation, and has arranged to take all proper steps to prevent trouble.

The subject formed the main topic of discussion at recent cabinet meetings, and the Attorney General was called upon to decide the question as to the authority of the war department to act iu the case of strife, bloodshed or violence in the newly-opened country. Instructions sent to the com mandant of the troops at Oklahoma di rect the army officers to assist in the main tenance of law, but to carefully observe tne regulations defining their authoritv. and leave arrests for violation of the law to the marshals. Schooners Still Sailing On. Wellington, April 18.

The stream of prairie schooners moving south ward has not diminished, and the streets of this city are filled with boomers. They continue to pour in from the North, East and West. Frequently from six to 12 wagons and teams are included in one outfit. Such emigration has never before been witnessed in this section. Harry Hill Missing A Doable Shooting.

Wichita, April 18. George Warner and Charles Heidke claimed the same quarter section and the first was shot through the head and instantly killed. Heidke was shot through the groin and may die. Harry Hill, one of the oldest of the boomers, has mysteriously disappeared. He is worth several hundred thousand dollars, and a reward is offered for information as to his whereabouts.

THE LAND OF GUNS. Settlers Are Holding Claims by Force of Arms and Grit. Kansas City, April 23. A special to the Kansas City Times from Kingfisher says Kiugfisher has grown into a town already, except that the titles are somewhat in dispute and no town officers are yet elected. Chicago avenue is half a mile long.

The officers of the Rock Island railroad, Cannon Ball stage line and other corporations are in one building of canvas ten feet by twelve. Not the slightest trouble of any kind has occurred, though in many instances there are several claimants for one town lot Homesteads are occupied in all directions. Capt. Woodson gave the settlers under his direction a fair start on the line at noon. The first arrival at Kingfisher was W.

B. Guthrie from Custer county, Nebraska, who covered 25 miles in one hour and three-quarters. Not 20 feet behind him was W. C. Yocum of Harper, Kansas.

The greater majority of those to whom Capt. Woodson gave the starting signal went direct to their claims. Almost every Kingfisher man Wean a Six-Shooter, where he can get it very easily; but all are good-humored. "Matters 'will Impromptu Deputy Marshals Get the Inside Track. No Casualties ltcported Although Plenty of Shooting.

Arkansas City, April 22. The sky was cloudless and it was cool this morning. The crowd at the depot was larger than was expected. Four trains with ten coaches each stood ready for the start. Crowds of people walked up and down on the tops of the cars.

The moment the doors were thrown open the cars were filled. Fifty tents which were pitched about the depot were down before 6 o'clock. It is estimated that 5000 persons were at the depot awaiting transportation. The outfits were striking. One (man with a silk hat carried a hoe over his shoulder to which was attached a bundle of clothing and a box of "chuck." Spades and axes were the most common equipments.

Before the train started the town was almost deserted. There were many women among those to go to Guthrie. People walked to the end of the yards to get night coaches, knowing that all would go during the day. Danger seemed to have been lost sigiit of. Many crawled under the cars until the police stopped them.

It was just 6:45 o'clock a. m. when the first train pulled out. A shout from a thousand voices announced the fact. The press car was next to the engine and eight cars were attached.

There were fully fifty persons in the press car; many hail no credentials. Many freight trains have been supplied with seats to follow later. At the St. Louis and San Francisco crossing, where a stop was necessary, people besieged the first train, but the guards kept them off. Just outside the city two daring men got on the air brakes under the press car.

E. C. Heck was the conductor of the first train and Harry Livingston the engineer. The wagon bridge across the Arkansas river was full of settlers' wagons. Two men jumped on the cow-catcher, but were put oft'.

HEARING THE HUNGRY. Congressman Stewart Listens to the Claims of Aspirants for Office. Congressman Stewart will need a new coat before he returns to AVashington. The one he wore Thursday is wrecked. Button-holes were ruthlessly destroyed, and the garment was all but rent in twain.

Ofllce-seekers did it. What a crowd of them there was They came from qvery-where, Hnd their pockets bulged with endorsements. The traiu had not fully stopped when the scramble began, and from that hour until Congressman Stewart's departure he was besieged from all sides. He evidently saw that he was in for it, and he calmly bided his fate. There was no such thing as throwing out a skir mish line; it was an assault from the start.

They came from far and near from hill and vale from farm and workshop, from the store and from the office; from north and south, east and west, in solid phalanx they marched. The burden of their song was: "Office, office; give us office" and they sang it well, too. The postmastership seemed to be the bright, particular star of the political firmament but their gaze was not tele scopic they reached for it. It is within the bounds of truth to say that there were more candidates for office right here in Rutland yesterday than there will be offices to parcel out two to one. One town in the county presented seven candi dates for postmaster, and yet but one- seventh of this number will secure the coveted place.

They all had friends, and these friends all had an audience. But for the aid of Col. C. S. Forbes, the ses sion would doubtless be trains on now.

Congressman Stewart will want an ironclad ulster when he couies to Rutland again on a like errand. BAD NEWS FOR BOODLERS. The W'elrton Bill Said to Stand a air Chance of Being Passed. Montreal, April 18. A private dis patch from a prominent government offi cial at Ottawa states that the Weldon bill providing for the return to the United States of all that country's criminals at present in Canada, will pass, after all, and notwithstanding strenuous opposition to it by prominent influential American boodlers at present in Canada.

Sir John Thompson, Minister of Justice, stated to night that, iu response to a very general American sentiment, the government will take hold of the bill and pass it at once. Parliament has been memorialized by boards of trade, bankers and others to pass the bill, arid a determined effort will be made to rid the country of the gamrs of thieves. Mr. Weldon has received several threatening letters, supposed to have come from American fugitives. "Woman I be fair, we must adore thee Smile, and a world is weak before But how can a woman smile when she is suneriii2 untold misery from complaints from which we men are exempt? The answer is easy.

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H. Trick of Burlington is president of the organization and the executive committee consists of Capt. S. E. Burnham of Rutland, chairman, Hon.

Henry Ballard of Burlington, Frederick Gleason of Richmond, J. II. Marvin of Shelburn, and Dr. A. H.

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Terrible Double Tragedy in a Western Massachusetts Town. Springkield, April 18. West Farms was the scene of a horrible double tragedy this morning. Joseph King, a wealthy well-known citizen, 78 years of age, was shot and killed by Edgar King, his eldest son, and the house was fired and burned. Some time afterward shots were heard near by and directed the assembled neighbors to a spot 20 rods away, where the murderer was found lying in a pool of blood, having shot himself.

The cause of the crime is traceable to an unbalanced mind, caused by dissolute habits. A Premeditated Crime. A few days ago the murderer gave to Charles Clark a sealed manuscript, requesting him not to open it until sometime in the future; that he would go away and that the letter would show why he went and where he be. The papers were read today and revealed the determination of Edgar to kill his father and aunt and himself. Edgar was once in partnership in the business of making whips and was worth considerable property.

Six years ago his wife procured a divorce on the ground of drunkenness. When his property was gone he led a bad life and got what money he could from his father until the latter refused to give any more. The urder. Last night Mr. King was lying asleep in bed and his wife, who was not undressed, was on a sofa in the same room.

About 2 o'clock Mrs. King was awakened by revolver shots. The son had stolen in through the sitting-room, and without a word fired the shots into the body of his father. One shot took effect over the right eye, one in the neck and one in the breast. Death was instantaneous.

The son's only reply to his mother's pleadings was to send for Clark. He then vainly endeavored to enter the room occupied by his two aunts, Mrs. Tuttle and Mrs. Moore. Failing in this he retired to the wood-shed, setting fire to the house, after which he disappeared.

The screams of the women called the neighbors in. First on the scene was Horace Clapp, a farm hand. In response to requests of Mrs. King he entered the house and removed the dead body. Then the fight commenced with the flames, the house being burned and the barn saved.

The whereabouts of the murderer were not known until three hours later, when a revolver shot back of the house attracted the attention of those who were near the smoking ruins; quickly running to the spot they found the murderer.who was now Also a Suicide lying in a pool of blood. The revolver with which his work had been done was lying by his side. The remains of a lunch lay near by and sticking in a tree was a butcherknife recently sharpened. The man, who was dying, was taken to a house near by, where the body of his father had been placed, and died in au hour. The two bodies were viewed by the medical examiner from Westfield.

That of the son was buried this afternoon in the manner requested in his manuscript. A pine box only was used. No members of the family were present. Mysteriously Murdered. Kansas City, April 18.

At 6:20 this morning, a laborer found the dead body of Minnie Meyers lying among some rocks, one block from the heart of the city. She was undoubtedly murdered, as her shoes were not muddy as they would have been had she walked to the spot. Tracks of a carriage were found leading to this place where they turned around. Frank Webber, a bricklayer with whom the woman had been living as mistress, was arrested on suspicion. Fell Into Niagarn River.

Niagara Falls, N. April 18. J. Munday, an Italian thirty-five years old, employed on the new suspension bridge, while carrying a box of bolts across the bridge ou a stringer at clock this morn-ins, fell to the river below. After strik ing the water he attempted to swim, but soon sank.

Etiorts to secure the body were fruitless. ISaUot Box Stealers. Littli: Rock, April 18. The trial of William Palmer, Thomas Harvey and William Ilobbs, judges of election charged with interfering with the Con gressional election at Plummerville last November, began in the United States Circuit Court today. Theft of the ballot box by masked men before the votes were counted, and the assassination oi jonn ji, Clayton, are features in the case.

A WIFE-MURDERER HANGED. John H. Swift Mounts the Gallows at Hartford. Hartford, April 18. John H.

Swift kept up his courage to the last, and in response to inquiries this morning he remarked that he felt "first rate." His mother and sister bade him a last good bye at 10 o'clock last night. Father Corcoran was with him from that time until midnight. At 10 :45 o'clock a. m. the procession left the cell.

It was headed by the sheriff. Then came the condemned man between the two priests, while four deputies brought up the rear. When on the scaffold the priests offered prayer. The prisoner's legs were then pinioned, and at 11 :18 o'clock a. m.

the black cap was slipped over his head and the drop instantly fell. There was no rebound of the body, but it fell like a dead weight to the extreme end of the rope. The legs were spasmodically drawn up three times and there was a slight twitching of the hands and then all was over. BURIED IN A MINE. An Ore Mine caves In, Killing One Man and Partially Burying Others.

Reading, April 18. At Farming- ton, in this county, to-day, an ore mine, the shaft of which was 125 feet deep, caved in while IS men were in the mine, and a dozen of them were partially covered with the falling mass. Richard Et-tinger was crushed to death, but the others succeeded in crawling out without sustaining serious injury. PROHIBITIONISTS AND BEER KEG. Iu a recent lecture in Boston, Miss Kate Field stated that prohibition made sneaks and hypocrites.

The appended telegrams seems to confirm her statement Leavenworth, April lfi, 1S89. A prominent citizen of this prohibition town entered the private office of the chief of police last night without knocking, and was astonished to see the police commissioner, 1). R. Anthony, who was the Republican can didate for Governor last autumn and the Republican and Prohibition candidate for mavor this snriner. drawing- heer fmm tr and passing it to chief of polioe Doane and several other prohibition leaders.

Xone of them stopped drinking when the prominent citizen entered, une, nowever, tney were u. iu Keep u- irom spoiling. FOR THE GOOD OF OTHERS. I want to make known the fact that I suf fered from a Bladder and Kidnevtrotible.ana that I was cured by Ir. David Kennedy's Favorite Remedy ina.le at Rondout.

N. and I look forward to spending the balance of my life free from torture and with a heart grateful for the medicine which affords me so pleasant a prospeet. Rev. S. C.

Chandler, Lebanon Springs, N. Y. Children Cry for Pitcher's Jkstoria, That Does $2,500,000 Worth of Damage in a Few Hours. Two Immense Elevators and Other Buildings Burned. The Fire Extends From 59lhto 65th Street on the West Side.g Workmen Jump From the Windows One Killed and Many Injured.

New York, April 19. The biggest and fiercest fire that New Yorkers have wit nessed in this generation swept the east bank of the North river clean today from 59th street to what would be C5th street if the street ran to the river. It destroyed more than $1,500,000 worth of property belonging to the New York Central rail road, and at least half a million dollars worth of stores of lard, flour and the like belonging to other persons, notably N. K. Fairbanks, the great Chicago lard mer-Two big elevators, A and of the Van- derbilt system, a big brick building, stretching from 59th to GOth streets, oc cupied jointly by the Fairbanks Lard Refinery and the Kossiter stores and deck property of the New York system from 59th strect'to past 65th street, were wiped -out.

At least one man was killed in his headlong flight from the fire at its first outbreak. A number were injured by jumping from the windows of the burning buildings in their wild terror of the conflagration, but no account was kept of them. The police have a record of the following Causalties Henry enning, single, C04 Tenth avenue, a workman in Fairbanks' refinery, killed by jumping from a third story window. John Johnson, 517 West 42d street, a workman for Fairbanks.gsevcrely injured in the back by jumping from a window. Charles Brown, G03 West street, severe injuries about the head from the same cause.

William J. Noble, fireman on engine No. 2, prostrated by heat. Edward H. Tobin, fireman, prostrated by heat.

Humors were flying around all the evening that a number of workmen were caught and burned in the Fairbanks refinery, but it was impossible to verify them. Origin of tlio Fire. The fire started on the ground floor of of the Fairbanks Lard Refinery building, and seems to have originated at the spot where some workmen were putting in a new lard-cooling apparatus. The exact cause cannot be learned. The building was old, soaked with grease, and the flames (JUlCkly enveloped tile vyholo etraoturc.

The 150 employes found escape by the stairway cut off, and most of them had to jump from the windows. The excitement was very great, and the police with diffi culty kept DacK tne crowa oi women, many of whom had relatives in the building. When the walls of the factory fell, an immense quantity of goods packed in the liossiter stores fell into 60th street.block-ing the thoroughfare, and preventing the firemen from doing further work through that channel. Never was there a fire in this city before at which the fire department counted so little. It was impossible to make headway against such odds, and the streams thrown from the land and the river seemed ridiculous.

The Losses. The elevators were each about 325 feet by 125 feet broad, and had a capacity of over a million bushels apiece, but were almost empty. Elevator A contained about 100,000 bushels of oats, and elevator a smaller quantity of barley, making the total value of the contents not over The buildings cost respectively $750,000 and 600,000 when built thirteen years ago, a large part of the ccst being for foundation, which probably was not totally ruined. The New York Central Kailroad Company owned the factory building in which the fire originated, but -leased it to Fairbanks. It was worth about 100,000.

The losses on the contents are not accurately known. Fairbanks' loss is estimated at 300,000. Eossiter customers, comprising a large number of merchants, 250,000. The owners of the goods probably are fully insured. Rossi-tcr Co.

lose but little. Fairbanks is said to be fully insured, and the railroad company kept their property well covered. After the fire had swept along the sheds to 66th street it stopped for want of material to feed upon. The fire lasted from about 3 until 9 and was witnessed by a vast throng. The police estimated the crowd at.

over 200,000 people. The spectacle was a magnificent one, as there was nothing for blocks to obstruct the view. After dark the sky was brightly lighted up all over the city and miles away from the fire. The Central's Loss 88,000,000. Chauncey M.

Depew thinks the New York Central's loss will be about with little insurance. The operations of the road probably will not be interfered with. ALL BUT THE HUSBAND. Six Persons Murdered and Their House Burned. Charlotte, N.

April 22. A horrible crime was reported last night from Macon county. W. P. Wood, an industrious farmer, lived in the country at least five miles from any neighbors.

His family consisted of his wife, three sons and two daughters. Three of the children were grown, and the other two were aged twelve and fourteen years. Wood had saved some 700, and had always kept his money in an old trunk. It was generally known among his neighbors that he had this amount of money in his house, and at one time burglars attempted to break In and get It, but he frightened them away with his gun. On Monday last Wood was called away from home on business.

When he returned he was horrified to find his house in ashes. A short distance from the ruins he found three axes and two bowie knives, all stained with blood, and the old trunk In which he kept his money. The trunk was broken open and its contents were gone. Among the ashes charred bones were found, showing that the entire family had been murdered before the house was fired. There are no clues to the murderers.

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FROM OKLAHOMA. A Homesteader Murdered Much Suffering for Water. Kansas City, April 23. The Star's Guthrie correspondent says S. T.

Compis, a homesteader, was shot and killed on the other side of the Cottonwood last evening by a rival claimant. The murderer escaped on horseback. This was the only murder committed, despite reports to the contrary. After i o'clock yesterday and all night there was much suffering for water. The railroad company refused to let the settlers take from the railroad tank for fear the supply would be exhausted.

The water in the Cotton; wood is red with mud and a water famine seems imminent. Hawkers went about the depot last night with buckets of water charging five cents a glass. RELICS OF ANTIQUITY. Manuscripts Describing the Original Steamboat, Eleven Tears Earlier Than Fulton's Idea. In digging among old documents was recently found manuscript describing a steamboat built by Capt.

Samnel Morey of Fairlee, and launched on Connecticut river in 1791-2, 11 years before the launching of Fulton's boat on the Seine in Paris, and 13 years before the first trip of the Clermont. Morey was a genius in his way. He was always at work on some mechanical curiosity of little practical use, and his steamboat was evolved after several years of labor and unsuccessful attempts to apply steam to navigation. It seems from "The Hermit's" letters that John Fitch's steamboat on the "fresh water" pond in New York city was launched four or five years previous to Morey's. It is probable, however, that Morey never heard of Fitch's achievements and made his boat after plans conceived wholly by himself.

It is said, however, that Fulton invited Morey to New York after Morey's boat made the trip from Norwich to Fairlee on the Connecticut, feasted him and showed him every attention for several days, securing many hints which were made of use in the subsequent building of the Clermont. Morey's boat was placed on Fairlee pond and there rotted away. The memory of its inventor is preserved in a book entitled "Eminent Mechanics," by Henry Howe, published in 1703, and by Cyrus Mann in a long article in the Boston Recorder in 1858. Fulton and Livingstone used Morey's idea in improving on their own, and made a practical vessel, which has been improved until we have the present palatial steamers. STATE TROOPS IN LINE.

The Number of Men Each State Will Turn Out for the Great Parade. New Yokk, April 19. The following are expected to take part in the military parade on April 30 The West Point cadets, 400 strong, at the head of the column, then the state troops in this order: Delaware, 750 men; New Jersey, 3700 Georgia, 3500 Connecticut, 600; Massachusetts, 1500 (including the Ancient and Honorable Artillery) Maryland, 500; South Carolina, 350; New Hampshire, 1000; Virginia, 500; New York, North Carolina, 150; Rhode Island, 450; Vermont, 750; Kentucky, 450; Ohio, 3500; Louisiana, 400; Mississippi, CO; Michigan, 400; District of Columbia, 800; Florida, 200: West Virginia, 500. There is some uncertainty about Pennsylvania troops. DEATH OF DR.

PIERCE. Born in Vermont Editor of Zion's Herald Died in Newton, Mass. Boston, April 19. Rev. Dr.

Bradford K. Pierce died at his residence in Newton this afternoon, aged 77. He was born in Royalton, aud graduated at Weselyan university in 1841 entered the ministry of the Methodist Episcopal church in 1843. Through his efforts the State In dustrial school at Lancaster was estab- 1 isted. He was editor of Zion's Her ald in Boston from 1872 to last December; was a trustee of Wes- leyan university from 1870 to 1881; had been trustee of the Boston university since 1874 and Welleslev college since 1876; was state Senator for Norfolk county in 1S55-G.

OLDER THAN THE CONSTITUTION A Veteran of Two Wars Dies at the Age of 110 Tears. Charleston, S. April 19. There arc very few persons to be found as old as the nation's constitution. An old man has just died in Laurens county who was an active lad of ten when the constitution was adopted.

"Uncle Johnnie Fielder, as he was called, was born near the Natural Bridge of Virginia on Mav 11 1779. He took part in the War of 1812 and the Mexican War. He wanted to re-enlist in the Confederate service during the Rebellion but his children would not allow It He was a Democrat and ne ver missed voting at a Presidential election In 1884 he walked four miles to vote for Cleveland, and at the last election he was carried to the polls to cast his vote. A SOUND LEGAL OPINION. E.

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