Nappanee Advance-News, Volume 14, Number 46, Nappanee, Elkhart County, 1 February 1893 — Page 3

/ JAMES G. BLAINE. Death of America’s Most Famous Statesman. After a Well-Fought Battle He Yield* to the Destroyer. Surrounded by Those He Loved the End Gomes Peacefully. A Presidential Proclamation Expressive of the Nation’s Grief. Both Houses of pongress and Various State Legislatures Adjourn. A Short Sketch f ills Career and Hie Service, to 111- Country. DEATH OF ME BLAINE. Washington, Jan. 3b.— James G. Blaine is dead. The end came shortly before 11 a. m. Friday. It was preceded by a sudden relapse and the doctors seat word to the members of the cabinet that the worst was feared, yet so often had the same report been made that it was treated less seriously than it should have been. The secretaries, however, scarce had time to t turn to their department duties before word came that the great man had succumbed to the sickness with which ha has battled so stubbornly. Since December 18, the Sunday when he Vvas so near death that the physicians hardly dared say that there was any hope, Mr. Blaine had shown such

JAMES a. BLAINE. great vitality that many had been led to believe that he might be restored to health. The physicians and others familiar with his malady find its usual course knew that there was no ground for" hoping further than that Mr. Blaine's life might be prolonged a few weeks or months. A Peaceful End. Death came peacefully. As the end drew near the members of the family drew around the bedside and there they staid until all was over. Drs. Hyatt and Johnston came out of the red house a few minutes after the death and gave the news to the death watch. To a correspondent Dr. Hyatt said: •fThe end was peaceful as any I have seen. We thought at (1:30 that he could not lire through the day. He had at that timo suffered the relapse and although we administered the most powerful restoratives they failed to produne tho slightest appreciable •Sect. Oa the contrary, he continued to sink; but as tho end approached his old-time clearness of mind oamo back and his mental strength seemed to lnorcase. At the same time he did not speak. The members of the family were all summoned and gathering around the bed watched with anxious eyes for some signs of revival. We continued to appjy the re* etorative remedies, but they had no more effect than water. He seemed conscious of his condition, but he did not epeak. I doubt If he could speak. At half past 10 It was plain to see that ho had but a few minutes longer to live. We could do nothing more. And as he showed no eigne of pain we moreljr watched and waited. Hie eye grew brighter and It seemed at times as if he were about to speak. But his lips did not move His breathing became fainter and fainter, and at just a minute or two before 11 he took one look around the room, peered Into eupry face, closed his eyes and.wlthout a cry of pain, or aught that would indicate he was doing more than falling Into a peaceful sleep, he died.” The News Spreads. The news of Mr. Blaine’s death spread like wildfire. Crowds gathered on the corner and visitors flocked to the housp. Dr. Hamilton, who was passing the house when the announco-

MBS. BLAINE. ment of death waa made, at- once entered aad remalued with the family for some time. Word was sent to the president immediately alter the death. President Harrison’s Orlnf. At 11:25 President Harrison, accompanied by Private Secretary Halford and Dr. Parker, walked over to the Blaine mansion. The president showed marked signs of grief. Postmaster General Wanamaker followed the footsteps of tbe president. The president received warning of Mr. Blaine’s approaching death through a press bulletin, which informed him that Mr. Blaine could not live uhrough tho day. He immediately had Idle substance of the dispatch tele'graphed over the departmental wires to the various cabinet officers. It was only a few minutes later that Mr. Montgomery, the operator at the white house, r*eelved another message addressed to the president “Blaine is dead," was sit that he waited to hear, and started on the run for the room of Private Secretary Halford. The cabinet was Immediately notified and came to the oab-

inet meeting at the usual hour fully prepared. Secretary John W. Foster, Mr. Blaine’s successor to the portfolio of state, was at his residence in conference with Mr. Partridge, the solicitor of the state department, preparatory to starting.at noon for Watertown, N. Y., where he and Mrs. Foster had planned to spend a week, 'when news of the ex-secretary’s death was received at the department Chief Clerk Chilton immediately telephoned Mr. Foster, who summoned his carriage and went to the Blaine residence to tender his condolences. He postponed his trip and issued an order closing the department of state. --The President’s Proclamation. The president lias issued the following proclamation: Exxodtivk Mansion, Washington, January 87,1683.—1 t Is my painful duty to announce to the public of the United States the death of James Gillespie Blaine, which occurred In this city to-day at 11 o'clock. For a full generation this eminent citizen has .occupied a conspicuous and influential position In the nation. His first public service was in the legislature’ of his state. Afterwards for fourteen years he was a member o' the national house of representatives, and was three times chosen Its speaker. In 1376 he was elected to the senate He resigned hts seat in that body in 1881 to aooept the position of secretary of state in the eablnet of President Garfield. After the tragic death of his chief, ho resigned from the cabinet and devoted himself to literary work, gave to the public In his “Twenty Years ot Cmgress” amost valuable and enduring contribution to our political literature, lu March, 1889, ho again became secretary of state, and continued tdtexerclse this ofllce until June, 1898. His devotion to the public interests, his marked ability and h!s exalted patriotism have won for him the gratitude and affection of his countrymen and the admiration of the world. In tho varied pursuits of legislation, diplomacy and Utera-_ ture bis genius has added new luster" lo American citizenship. Asa suitable expression of tho national approbation of his great public services and of the general sorrow caused by his death, I direct that on the day of his funeral all the departments of tho cxocutive branoh of the govern* ment at Washington be closed and that on-' all puhllp buildings throughout the United Slates the national flag be displayed at half staff; and that for a period of thirty days the department of state be draped In mourning. Benjamin Harrison. By the President: John W. Foster, Secretary of State. -■* Emblems of Mourning. Tilt- flags on the public buildiugs were not lowered. They were already at half-mast, and bad been since the death of Gen. Butler. Before the timo to raise them came Mr. Hayes died and then Associate Justice Lamar, and now the greatest of them allr The buildings are draped in black, the white house included, in memory of Mr. Hayes- No additional signs of momtaing are possible.

Physicians’ Statement, The doctors authorize this announcement of the cause of death; “Chronic interstitial nephritis (a form of chronic Bright's disease) due to, and associated with, general changes in the arteries of the body and witli dilatation of the heart. This condition was complicated with disease of the lungs of a tubercular nature. Tile immediate cause of his death was connected with the heart.” Tlte following additional statement was given out Friday night: “The beginning of Mr. Blaine's illness dates back some years. Tho earliest signs of ill health were, associated with and no doubt due to a gouty tendency, which manifested Itself In subacute attneks of gout, disturbances of digestion, and progressive Innutrition and antomla. “Subsequent events prove that at this time changes were going on In the arteries of the body which resulted later In symptoms of obliteration of vessel.) and chronto disease of the kidneys. "In December signs of lung complication appeared whloh were no doubt connected with the general disease, but as tuber bacilli were found In thp sputa It Is probable that there was some tubercular Infection as wall. Much of the distress which Mr, Blaine suffered was associated with this diseaso of the lungs and his death was certainly hastened by it For throe days before Mr. Blaine's death there was no marked change In hjs condition, aud on tho night befofe his death he did not seem to bo in any Immediate danger. Towards the morning of the 271 h his pulse was observed to be very feeble and his breathing bcoamc much embarrassed. Asa result of the heart falling action oedema of the lungs occurred, and ho died without much suffering at 11 o'clock. “Drs. Janeway. and Loomis, of New York, were called in consultation and rendered Important service by their advice. “William Johnston, M. D. "Frank Hyatt, M. D.” This statement will not be supplemented by an autopsy on the body of Mr. Blaine, the members of the family being satisfied as to the cause of death. The Feeling In Congress. In congress the outburst of sympathy was spontaneous and deep. No public man who bore the brunt of fierce political battles held kindlier personal relations with bis adversaries than Mr. Blaine. Os recent years, particularly, old animosities have died out, and there is hardly any one in congress to-day who did not, on the occasion of Mr. Blaine's visits to the Capitol, take pains to do hhn honor. The announcement of Mr. Blaine’s death was made to the senate by Mr. Hale, who has been for many years one of the closest personal and political friends of the dead statesman. His remarks were followed by a motion of Mr. Cockrell (dem.. Mo.), which Was adopted, that tine senate adjourn out of respect to the memory of the deceased. ** Has Adjourned Six Times. The adjournment makes the sixth interruption of business in the senate caused by death within the last few weeks. Wednesday, the Uth of this month, there was an adjournment on the announcement of Senator Henna's death, and the next day on account of his funeral ceremonies. Wednesday, the 18th, the death, dhd Friday, the day of the funeral of ex-President Hayes, caused an adjournment. Tuesday of the present week the senate adjourned out of respect to the memory of Justice I.amar of the supreme court, and Friday the same ceremony was observed in honor of Mr. Blaine. Acyournmfliit of tho House. The death of Mr. Blaine brought the business of tho house to a sudden termination. A few committee reports were made (including a bill to repeal ths federal election lows), and then after brief and affecting speeches by Mr. Milliken (who represents Mr. Blaine’s old district) and Mr. Holman (who served many years with him in ths house and who has always been his

personal friend) Ine house out ofTrespect to the memory of the dead statesman adjourned. State Legislatures Adjourn. Dispatches from various state capitals announce the. adjournment of the following legislatures upon receipt of the news of Mr. Blaine’s death: Illinois, New York, California, Oregon, Washington, West Virginia, North Carolina, Ohio, Colorado, South Dakota, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Indiana, Missouri, Kansas and Arkansas. Worth Nearly 51, 000,000. - Mr. BlaiDe died a rich man, even as wealth is reckoned in these days. He was worth cloce on to *1,00P,000, if not more than that amount, ft is probable that if some of his speculative Investments could be sold out under advantageous circumstances his wealth wou and include him iu any list of millionaires His holdings of coal lauds are large and with the development of the country must greatly increase in valne if kept intact for several years Mr. Blaine, by reason of his wide popularity and warm friendship, enjoyed opportunities unusual to the average public man of making money. He was associated with a number of men of wealth in various enterprises, and his sagacity aud business foresight kept him from wasting much money oa brilliant but illusionary speculative projects He was interested with Secretary Elkins years ago in a silver mine, out of which he made considerable money. At the time of his death he .owned real estate in the city of Washington which would probably sell under the hammer for more than #250,noo.

A MAN OF THE AGE. Condensed History of Blalue's Years of Activity. James Gillespie Blaine, second son ot Ephraim L. and Marla Gillespie Blaine, was born at the Indian }UII farm, Washington county, Pa, January 31,1830. The old stone house in which he was borp was tho first structure of the kind ever erected west of tho Monongahela river. It was built by the great-grandfather Os Mrs, Gillespie Blaine In 1778, and it now stands within the city limits of West Brownsville. Ills Ancestors. From hts father the son inherited the hardy, energetlo Qualities of a Scotch-Irlsh ancestry. Ephraim Blaine, his great grandfather, was commissary eenejsl of tho American army from 1778 to the close of the revolution in 1783. This great-grandfather was possessed of ample moans, and during the trying times of privation In Valley Forgo the continental army was materially aided from his private purse. The grandfather for whom young Blaine was named Urst chose a political career. A protracted stay in Europo after he had finished his studies estranged him from this early ambition. Ho returned to America in 1793, and ns a special hearer of dispatches delivered to the American government a treaty with some foreign power. Afterward he retired to private life. His Father and Mother. The father of James G. Blaine was born and rented in Carlisle On reaching maturity he spent a number of years in South America. In the West Indies and in Europe, returning afterward to Pennsylvania, in 1818 he removed to Washington comity. Ho hud inherited considerable wealth and owned landed property in tho western part of the state. These lands, however, had not been ‘developed, and a largo family mude heavy drains upon his means. In 1835 ho deeded to the economites a tract of loud now occupied by the site of Philadelphia. Other lands, since found rloh In minerals, were sold for almost nothing. Mr. Blaine's mother was a woman of strong character and superior intelligence. She was a devaut Catholic, but the son adhered to the Preshy terian convictions of his paternal ancestry. Youth of Mr. Blaine. The soil James received every advantage of education. He had excellent opportunities afforded by private tutors at home, and during the year 1841 he was at sohool in Lancaster, O. While here ho lived In the family of Hon. Thomas Ewing, then secretary of the treasury. Secretary Ewing was his uncle. James entered the freshman class of Washington college In November, 1843. At this time, It is said, the young boy wns able to recite Plutareh’s Lives from memory. He had a marked taste for literature, mathematics and historical studies. In the literary society he displayed a political aptitude and capacity which afterward distinguished him. At the age of 17 years and 8 months he was graduated in a class of thirty-three, sharing first honors with John C. Hervy, who was afterward superintendent of public Instruction at Wheeling.

Beginning of Hl* Career. Soon after graduating Mr. Blaine became a teacher in the Western Military Institute at Blue Lick Springs, Ky. Here he met Miss Harriet Stanwood, of Maine Miss Stanwood was a teacher in a seminary for young ladies at Mlllersburg, and the two were shortly afterward married. Mr. Blaine returned with Ms wife to Pennsylvania and became a teacher in the Pennsylvania Institute for the Blind at Philadelphia. For two years Mr. Blaine was associated with tills school. In 1834 he moved to Augusta, Me, where he has slnee made his home. He purchased a half Interest in the Kennebec Journal and became Its editor. He had a ready faculty for tho work, and within three years was a master spirit in state politics. He engaged ardently in the formation of the republican party. In 1858 he was a delegate to the first national convention of the republican party which nominated John C. Fremont for Die' presidency. It was shortly afterward, at n public meeting when he first claimed attention as a public speaker. At this meeting he ren: dered an official report, stammering in confusion at the outset But as he proceeded he gained confidence and wound up in a manner which called attention to him as a public orator. In 1887 he broadened his newspaper field by assuming the editorship of tho Portland Advertiser. His political genlns, however, had eclipsed the Journalist within him. Kilters the Maine Legislature. in 1858 he was elected to the state legislature and was afterward successively chosen for four years. The last two years in the house he served that body as speaker. At the beginning of the civil war Mr. Blaine gained distinction in the debates whloh grew out of that crisis. At the time of his election to the lcgislature-he Was made chairman of the republican state oommittee and for twenty years he held that office. During this time he led and shaped every polltloal campaign in the state of Maine Ills Career la Congress. He was cleoted to oongress in 18C3 and for a period of eighteen years he was a membor of one or the other bouses of congress His career in the national congress was an eventful one. His antagonism to the Stevens’ reconstruction hill In 1887 created a stir in tho nation, and after a seeming defeat his amendment modifying this proposed military law In the south was carried through both house and senate. In 1808 Mr. Blaine was elected speaker of the house, noting in that capacity for six successive years. This career in the house has always been regarded as exceptionally brilliant. The political revulsion of 1874 placed the democracy in power in the house and Mr. Blaine became the leodor of tho republican minority. Preceding the presidential contest of 1878 the session-of the house was a stormy one and In the general amnesty bill, removing the disabilities of participants in the rebellion, Mr. Blaine stood up for an exception In tho case of Jefferson Davis. One of his most notable speeches ras made at this time under the spur of opposldor from Mr. Hill of Georgia. Charges Against His Character, In 1878 he was called upon to defend bis political ebarooter against charges ot bribery from tho Union Paclfio and other railroad compsnles. The Mulligan letters were produced and the stormy soenseof May and June of that year

followed. Jane t Mr. Blaine, risinf to personal explsnatlbs, denied the right of oongreos to oompet the production of Ms private papers. He expressed Ms willingness to stand sny examination, all* having possessed himself of these letters he declared Ms purpose to reserve nothing. He stood np in the house hold, lag the letters In Ms hind. He proceeded to read them. At this time Jeslab Caldwell, one of the originators of the Little Hock A Fort Smith raflrosd, woe traveling In Europe, nod efforts had been made at Mr. Blaine’s suggestion to reach him by telegraph. After reading these letters Mr. Blaine turned to the chairman of the lurestlgatlng committee and demanded to know ts any answer had been received from Mr. CaldwelL The chairman returned an evasive answer when Mr. Blaine turned upon him, charging, as within his own knowledge, that the chairman had reoelved such s dispatch, “completely and absolutely exonerating me from this charge, and you hare suppressed it” Os this scene Gen. Garfield once said that It exceeded anything he bud ever seen In ootigress. AS a Candidate for President. June 11 wns the time of the republican notional convention. The previous Sunday ho had been prostrated by the heat and fears were entertained for his life. In the convention, however, his friends stood firm. On the first ballot he received 885 votes out of the total of 754. The remainder were divided between Senator Morton, Secretary Bristow, Senator Conkltng. Gov. Hayea and others On the aeventh ballot his vote rose to 861, lacking only 88 of a nomination. A combination upon Hayes, however, defeated him. In the Senate. Mr. Blaine entered tho senate some months later. Again In 1880 hla friends of four years before stood by him In the national convention. The first vote stood: Grant, 304; Blaine, 284; Sherman, 93; Edmunds, 34; Washburne, 30; WTutum, 10, and Garfield, 1, On the final ballot, however, the Blaine forces united on Garfield, who was nominated. After his election Mr. Blaine was made secretary of state. Ho was In the cabinet ten months After Garfield's death Mr. Blaine retired from the cabinet Once More a Private Citizen. On his retirement he was for the first time In twenty-three years out ol public station. He took up his well-known historical work, "Twenty Years of Congress,” and Issued the first volume In January, 1884. in ibis year he was again before the republican convention for tho nomination to the presidency. On the fourth ballot he received 541 of the 813 votes aud was nominated. President Arthur was his chief competitor. This campaign was a peculiarly bitter one. The result hinged upon New York, which went democratic and elected Grover Cleveland. He returned at once to his history and completed the second volume In 1886. A Nomination Refused. Later he traveled extensively in Europe, his health being much broken. At the time of the republican convention In 1838 he refused to accept the nomination, cabling from Scotland to tho Chicago gathering ts that effect. Several months earlier he had written a letter refusing to be considered a candidate. As Secretary of State. He worked for the suocess of Mr. Harrison In the succeeding campaign and at the beginning of the present national administration he entered tho president's cabinet as secretary of state. His distinguished career In that position is well remembered. The Pan-American con* greßs, the reciprocity treaties and other striking incidents rendered his work remarkable. Beaten by Harrison. Owing to personal difference with the president he resigned his position in tho cabinet a few days before tho meeting of the national convention ot his party. Though a short time before he had declined In set terms to he a candidate before the convention he permitted hia friends to use bis name. On the first ballot, however, President Harrison was renominated. Though in bad health Mr. Blaine wrote a letter and made a speech for his party during the campaign lately dosed. SCORES - OF~MINERS KILLED. An Explosion In a Coal Mine Near Tokod Results In Another Horror. Buda-I’f.sth, Jan. 28.—An explosion from a cause still unascertained took pfece in a coal mine at Tokod, near Grautli, Friday morning. Fire broke out immediately and is still, burning. About 180 men were In the mine at the time. The cage was sent down at once. The bodies of nineteen men who bad been killed by the shock were found near the bottom of the shaft and were brought up. The cage went down again but returned, as the smoke was so dense that. the rescue party were unable to remain below. The whole party were unconscious before they reached the top. About 150 men are still in the mine. The whole population of Tokod is around the pit’s mouth, but no effort has been made since noon to send dowt£i rescue party. All the miners are believed to be dead.

TWO MEN KILLED. Fatal Resalt of an Explosion of Dynamite Near Bessemer, Ala. Bessemeb, Ala., Jan. 28.— The sterling dynamite plant, situated at MeAdary, 2 miles from Bessemer, exploded with terrific foroe at 8 a. m. Glosses rattled in the windows -in town, andbuildings shook, many thinking it an earthquake. The dynamite plant trees were torn up by the roots and great holes made in the ground. Two of the employes, Jim Parsons and George Williams, were in the composing-room, where the explosion occurred. It is supposed they let a stick or. something falL They were instantly killed and only small pieces of skin and bones can be found to tell of their horrible fatq. MITCHELL CHOSEN. The Milwaukee Millionaire la Sent to the Senate. Madison, Wls., Jan. 28. —The formal election of John L. Mitchell to the United States senate was consummated by the democratic majority in the legislature at noon. The joint convention of the two branches was held in the' assembly chamber arid was presided over by Lienk Gov. Jonas. The lobbies and galleriet were crowded. The vote waa taken viva voce and resulted in Tt votes for Mitchell, 40 for John C. Spooner and onv for Gen. E. 8. Bragg. Kx-Postmaster General Campbell D*v4 Philadelphia, Jan. 28 -Ex-Judge James Campbell, formerly postmaster general Iq President Pierce’S cabinet, died here of heart failure. He hail passed 80, yet the end was unexpected until recently. Judge Campbell was born in Philadelphia, September 1, 1812. Two More Victims. Alton, 111., Jan. 28.—The list of deaths from the explosion of oil at Wann station last Saturday waa increased to twenty-four durlngflbe afternoon. James Hermann, ugKl 12, qnd Otto Hagcrman, aged 14, died at St. Joseph’s hospital. Four other vlo- j tlms are in a critical conditioo. ■ -■ Fell Fifteen Ntorlee. New York, Jan. 28. Anguat John- I son, 80 years of age, fell down the I dome elevator shaft of the World building from the fifteenth floor to thn j basement, and was instantly killed [

ENGLAND’S POSITION. ■be Instructs Her Minister Is Washington to Protest Offotoot Metre lion Annexation. Washington, Jan. SL —The British government baa instructed Sir Julian Paunoefote, its minister here, to protest against the action of the United State officials and forces in Hawaii. The protest, it is understood, will be lodged with Secretary of State Foster to-day. To what extent the protest goes cannot be stated now—whether it is restricted to a protest against the action already taken in Honolulu or whether it goea to the length of protesting in advance against annexation sought for by the representatives of the provlsional government now on their way to Washington. It.is nselesa to deny that this hurried action on the part of Great Britain has cansed some excitement in government circles at Washington. They cannot fail to perceive ty&t it is the inten-

QIIEEN LII.IUOKALANI. tion of England to set her foot down, promptly and positively, against the annexation schemes of the Sandwich islanders, and rHo that she is likely to make a display of force to maintain heprestige in the Pacific ocean. The question which how agitates American statesmen is whether they can afford to go to war for the Sandwich group; for, view it in whatever light they please, they can only see that in case they take up the cause of the people of the islands a struggle is almost certain to follow with some European power—if not with England then probably with France, and almost certainly with Germany. The future in regard to the settlement of the annexation question surely bodes trouble to the peace of two continents. Up to the present time the wisdom of annexation of Hawaii has been discussed by public men here purely on its merits and from the point of view of national advantage. Partisan politics is still entirely remote. There has been much interest shown in the attitude of President Harrison, and not a little curiosity as to the policy which will be favored by Presidentelect Cleveland. The opinion of President Harrison can now be stated with authority. In the judgment of the president the relations, both commercial and political, which have heretofore existed between the United States and Hawaii were the most desirable for both countries. If, however, these relations can no longer continue, a protectorate may become advisable and may be accomplished before tbe senate finishes its usual extra session after March 4. Should any foreign power, such us England, undertake to assume control of the administration of Hawaii it would, in the opinion of President Harrison, become tbe imperative duty of the United States to interfere, or to the ejftent, if necessary. of annexation, backed by the entire naval strength of the country. New York, Jan. 81.—When Presi-dent-elect Cleveland arrived at his office he was asked by a reporter if he would give an expression of opinion regarding the probable polloyw of his administration regarding the application of the provisional government of Hawaii to become a part of the United States, and if he had as yet expressed an opinion to anybody as to whether he favored or opposed the annexation of Pacific islands to the United States. Mr. Cleveland replied: "I have not expressed myself to anybody os that subject; In fact, I bate not given It my consideration. But if I had formed an oplonlon In the matter I-do not consider it would be proper for me to express it at tbe present time. You can say I know nothing about ths matter and hare nothing further to say.”

Before making the above declaration Mr, Cleveland had been shown the dispatch from San Francisco quoting Hawaiian Commissioner Cattle aa having said he had received a dispatch that satisfies him that President-elect Cleveland looks favorably upon the proposaL Paris, Jan. 81.—The Paris dailtef taunt England with inconsistency because she objects to American aggression in Hawaii while she herself excludes other powers from Egypt The Moniteur Universal says that the great American people are not of the sort to be intimidated by British blaster. Berlin, Jan. 81.—Tbe Berlin press Is practically one in tbe opinion that tbe Hawaiian revolution concerns England and America alous. , London, Jan. It.—The charge d’ affaires of the Hawaiian legation baa received official newa confirming the report of a revolution in the Hawaiian islands and the dethronement of Queen liiliuokalanl. The Hawaiian representative visited Lord Boaeberyetthe foreign office to discuss the Situation with him - A Ultreielin N Acclden. Worcester, Mass., tressing accident occurred here Saturday afternoon, resulting in the death of two little girla Mary Biley and Carrie Smith, both aged 8 years, were coastiug on one of the side Streets which is slightly hilly and, losing control of their sled, they dashed down eeros* the main •treat at the very moment that p Are engine was coming at full speed in response to a fire call. Tbe sled ran directly In front of the homes, and before the driver could check their speed or ohange hts course the horse* had trampled the two girls to death.

THE GRAVE. It Has HeealvsU All That was Hartal eg Jamas Q. Blaine—The 00*4 States maw* Fsssrml Was MmpU hat Impressive—arenas at the Hast areas, church red Ore vs. Washington. Jam SL— Mr. Blaine sou id not have • private fnneraL Every effort waa mode to comply with his own understood Wishes and with the impressed desires of his family in this regard, bnt the surging wave of public interest swept over tbe barriers imposed, and mode his private funeral one of the most impressive of publie demonstrations in honor of the dead. The most eminent men in the nation stood aronnd hip bier. All business in the nation’* capital waa suspended daring the period when the funeral services were in progress The presence of the president and cabinet and supreme judges and high officials of congress and of the diplomatic dorps was not more significant than the homage of the* waiting crowds, who in respectful silence lined the streets through which the funeral cortege passed. ° The ceremonies inside the house were impressively simple Before the honr of 10 the invited guests began to arrive and take their seats in the front part of the mansion. There were no chairs reserved except for tbe president and for the immediate family of the deceased. It was only a few minutes after 11 o’clock when the raonrners entered, and the president and all the distinguished eoncourse rose to pay fitting honor and sympathy to the sorrow of the deceased statesman's relatives. The family was followed by Kev. Dr. Hamlin, of the Church .of the Covenant, who, standing beside the casket, in a low tone delivered the Presbyterian service for the departed soul. As he did so, Walter Damrosch touched tbe keys of the piano to a slow dirge, and the scene was an impressive one. Dr. Hamlin returned thanks to God that by His power this life was ended only that tho life of immortality might be begun. He besought the Almighty that comfort might come to every member of the stricken bouseboid, because the one that had gone out of this life had gone to immortality. Let tbe consolation that came from above fall tenderly and sweetly upon them. "Speak to them words of cemfort such as Thon alone can teach. This we ask in the name of our Saviour, Amen.” This completed the brief and impressive services, and tho casket was closed and tenderly borne to the hearse. It was exactly 12 o’clock when the slow and solemn organ music announced the arrival of the funeral party at the door of the church. As the sad procession moved np the aisle Walter Damrosch, Mr. Blaine's son-in-law, Who was at tbe organ, played an improvisation made up of several themeß of hymns which Mr. Blaine loved. All present rose and remained standing as the funeral party moved down the aisle. Dr. Hamlin, the pastor, walked at the head of the mourners, reading from the ritnal of Presbyterian worship.

As soon as all were seated the deep peals of the organ ceased, and Dr. Hamlin, raising from his place in the pulpit, began the church service with the reading of selections from the scriptures. The reading finished, prayer waa offered by Dr. Hamlin. Dr. Hamlin’S prayer waa the only approach to a funeral discourse that marked the ceremonies of the day. At its conclusion the Lord’s Prayer waa repeated by the pastor and a part of the congregation, and the benediction waa invoked upon all present, and at 12:45 o'clock the church services closed. The masses of people in the vicinity of the church, kept from too close approach to the edifice by a detachment of policemen, pressed closer as.the stir about tbe main doorway told them that the services were over. The prooeaslant was soon moving and, passing though Georgetown, entered Oak Hilt cemetery through the east gate. On the successive terraces that border the winding pathway leading to the grave scores of spectators were standing. Many pressed forward to pluck a flower from a wreath or a column that adorned the dead man’e bier. The floral tributes, so numerona that five wagons were' neoessary to convey them to the cemetery, were arranged artistically back of the grave on a huge strip of oanvas. Mud and nieltlng snow were everywhere under foot, and temporary plank walks had been pieced near the grave. On these the family, friends and official associates of Mr. ifiatne stood duriag the last ceremony. Overhead the sky was hidden by leaden etanda that foreshadowed rain. With the exception of Mrs. Blaine all tbe family and the relatives were there. Behind them stood the president of tbe United States, the dlstlnralshed pall-bearers, member* of the cabinet, Vloe President Morion and many intimate friends and political associates. Dr. Hamlin read the simple burial service of the Presbyterian church. This was followed by an extemporaneous prayer. Then earns the benediction, end ell that was mortal of James Gillespie Blaine was consigned to earth. Washington, Jan. it— Mr. Blaine left a will bestowing nil of his property npon Mrs. Blaine and making her sole executrix without bonds Tho total valne of the estate is estimated at (800,000. A rriffhtfal Explosion. Cincinnati, Jan. BL— Mill Creek valley Was shaken Monday morning by n terrlflo explosion at Diehl’s fireworks factory at Rending, 10 miles east of Cincinnati The works exploded three years ago on Mount Adams with serious loss ot life./ The factory was then moved to Reading. Tbe explosion oocturred at 8:80 Monday morning in the drying house of the factory. One man. Henry Hern, waa kilted out- | right and twenty-tour men aad women more or lew seriously Injured. Henry .Evens received Injuries which will doubtless prove fatal ,