Rensselaer Republican, Volume 22, Number 45, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 10 July 1890 — Page 2

S'he ' « Giro. E. Marshall, Publisher. RENSSELAER. - INDIANA

As Stanley is out of a job just now he might set out to find Tascot. Canada is no longer a refuge for embezzlers. , Under the new extradition treaty they can be brought back ‘•on sight” James Sew all, 101, and Mrs. Amy Terrance, eigty-tbree, were married a week ago at Lauree Forks, W. Va. Their children didn’t object, as the old folks bad outlived them all. Db. Pattox, of Princeton, says the Presbyterian creed never taught such a doctrine as infant damnation, and Mr. Van Dyke wants all semblance of it removed from the “confession of faith.”

The Government of Greece has foreshadowed Senator Stanford’s* scheme and is establishing banks throughout the little kingdom for the special purpose of lending money to farmers at a low rate. The Cherokees demanded a feast before they would negotiate with the government officials. The Harvard Musical Club stipulates for a spread before going to sing in aid of any charity. Nature will assert herself. Stanley will soon become a bloated landlord. He has already secured one Tennant, and if the Land Purchase Bill goes through, other things being --.equal, so to speak,-we- may expect to hear of him having other Tennants bh his estate. ~

Oxe of the Vanderbilts, says an exchange, is building a $6,000,000 house at Asheville, N. C., which he wil live in a few months of the year. A man who will expend that amount of money on a palace on this earth is not entitled to][a palace in the sky. The fashion of insuring the life of a debtor in favor of a creditor (at the latter’s expense of course) is just beginning to take hold in New York. In England it has beon known for a couple of hundred years. When a trading vessel, in the olden times, was about to set sail on a perilous Voyage, not only was the ship insured in favor of the owner, but the captain’s life-4,8 well. - '

1 An agreement has been signed at Tohee Village, I. T., by a majority of the lowa tribe of Indians, transferring 221,618 acres to the Government for settlement by whites. It is said that no duplicity of any sort was used by the commissioners in obtaining this transfer, which is remarkable if true. They reasoned with the Indians, it is said, that it would be profitable for them to give up the lands. Less than 7,000 acres are reserved for the Indians.

Emperob William, in his recent speech before the Reichstag, took strong grounds, from necessity, no doubt, in favor of relief for the workingmen. The leading questions, he said, were those of Sunday rest and tho restriction of women’s and children’s labor. He went so far as to affirm that all the laws relative to labor coultl be amended with no injury to labor. All this sounds well, but we get a better idea of what is meant when we quote his next.sentence, in which he says: “The rules concerning workingmen's books also require to be supplemented with the object of assuring parental authority in view of the increasing insubordination among youthful workingmen.” In America we do not consider that the Government has any parental authority over the workingmen. It is probably true that under a monarehial government individual freedom is not what it is under oiirs—a Republic.

i Thb proposed convention of the various branches of the Indiana Hupnane Society, says the Indianapolis Journal, is a commendable one. There is wide opportunity for much more active work in that line than has ever {been undertaken in this State. For years the complaint was that no adequate law existed under which such a society could work. This lack was supplied by the last Legislature, which passed a measure framed by members iof the humane organization; but, notwithstanding, comparatively little has jbeen done since in the way of preventing unnecessary cruelty. In Indianapolis, for instance, there is a constant abuse of horses and mules by drivers of street cars and trucks, while the jShort cheek rein is in common and {unrestricted use. Up to this time the (work of the society has been of a spasmodic character, and dependent upon |tbe impulses of individual members. (It is time systematic operations were begun.

IN HONOR OF HENDRICKS

UNVEILING OF THE COLLOSSAL STATUE AT INDIANAPOLIS. An [mm«n»e Vaabw of People Witness the Ceremonies—A Big Parade—Senater Turpi# the Orator—Presence of Governors Bill, Campbell, Francis, Hen ey, General Sickles, of Mew Yack, and Other DUUngoixhed People and Noted Clubs— ' Detailed Account of the Doings of the Omy.

The monument to the late Thomas A. Hendricks was unveiled at Indianapolis, on the Ist inst, in the presence of an immense number of people. The crowds came from all directions. Every train that entered the Union Station after nine o’clock was packed with a homogens ous mass of humanity, and by noon the streets were filled by a restless, perspiring throng. The visitors came principally from Indiana, though Chicago, Columbus, Cincinnati and other cities outside the State, whose census is already complete sent clubs. The streets and buildings were profusely decorated with flags and bunts ing, the capitol, court house and governs ment buildings being especially noteworthy on account of the elegance of the

Among the noted visitors present were Governors Hill, of New York; Campbell, of Ohio; and Francis, of Missouri; Gen. Daniel E. Sickles, of New York, and other prominent personages. The parade began at 1:30 p. m., under command of Gen, Knefler. Governor Campbell occupied the position of honor at the right of column. Following were the organized bodies, distinguished visitors and citizens of the State. It was au im\ posing parade fully a mile in length.

The Hendricks Club escorted Mrs. Hendricks, Governor Hill, of New York, and Senator Turpie in a carriage. Ten bands, a drum corps and bugle brigade furnished the music. Governor Hovey. Gov. Frans cis, of Missouri, with their staffs, and a number of prominent Democrats rode hi carriages four abreast. Among the clubs from adi stance were the Thurman Club of Columbus, Jacksor Club of Dayton, Hendricks Club*of Connersville, Miami Club of Hamilton, 0., County Democracy of Chicago and clubs from various parts of Indiana, in uniform. It was precisely 2 o'clock when the advance guard of the parade reached the monumentT TheamvaTwasannouncedby the tiring of a salute by the Indianapolis Light Artillery. Thousands of people had already gathered in the State House yard, and in the streets adjacent to the monuv ment spot. The column marched west on Washington street past the monument and the various organized bodies massed outside the ropes surrounding the monument. Nineteen salutes were fired upon the arrival of the parade, signifying that Hendricks was the nineteenth Vice-President. The Hendricks Club formed a square around the monument, and suspended in front of the monument the handsome club banner, It was 2;30 o’clock when the many distinguished men came upon the stand and the exercises began,j and, after overture and chorus, Governor Hovey called the throng to order and said: “Wohave met to-day to unveil the statuo of Thomas A. Hendricks, one of the favorite and distinguished sons of Indiana. As Governor of the State, and in the name and in behalf of the State, I give you all a hearty welcome. For the courtesies shown by Governor Hill, of New York, Go, era or Campbell, of Ohio, and Governor Francis, Missouri, and the members of their staffs, in honoring this ceremony with their presence, I return the grateful acknowledgements and thanks of the many thousand it cds of the dead and distinguished r atesman. As a piece of fine art this statue is an ornament to the city and an honor to the artist, Mr. Fark, who designed and constructed it. I now introduce to you Judge Rand, Presideht of the Monument Association, who will preside oa this occasion

Judge Rand, in his remarks, gave a brief account of tbe influences which led to the erection of the monument, Rev. Dr. Jenckes, pastor of the church of which Mr. Hendricks was a member, feelingly invoked the divine blessing. Letters of regret were received from President Harrison, Ex-President Cleveland and Senators and Congressman who had been invited, but were unable to be present. At the conclusion of President Rand’s remarks the school chorus and audience

Joined in singing “America” in a most spirited way. Then came the event of the exercises—the unveiling of the monument by Mrs. Hendricks. The statue had been enshrouded in a great flag, whoso folds touched the base of the monument. Attached to the top of the flag was a white cord with one end fastened to the ground half way between the speaker’s stand and the monument. Mrs. Hendricks advanced to where the cord was fastened, unloosed it, and as she did so Timothy Griffin, Custodian of the State House, from his position behind the monument pulled down the colors, and the great work of art stood bare before the crowd. When the statue was revealed to full view a prolonged cheer went up from tbe assembled multitude, and Mrs. Hendricks returned to her seat on the platform amid applause. Before the applause had died away, the Indianapolis Light Artillery began firing the salnto of nine rounds—H-e-n-d-r-i-c-ks-The bands present played “Columbia” with spirit, and again everybody applauded. Then followed the reading of a poem by James Whitcomb Riley entitled “Hen* -dricks,” and original song by Prof. Butler entitled, “Tbe Model Republic.” Senator David Turpio was then Introduced and delivered a speech of an hour’s length His address abounded in well-timed sen tencesand historical references, reviewing the life of Hendricks from infancy to bis honored death. Our limited space forbids us gi v--1 jng tbe address in full. We copy from his olosing sentences: “It is a thing very difficult to draw paralels between men of distinction. Even those best known may approach each other at f«w points of resemblance, in one trait

of both mental and moral character Hea- ! dricks may be compared, among the an ! dents, with that illustrious Athenian who I was called The Just. Tp deal justly with all men; to think justly of others, seemed in him not so much a matter of obligation !as a habit of nature. This was especially the case in respect to those whom at any time he felt called upon to oppose or to denounce, Indeed, his efforts as a disputant were never more effective than at tbe instant when, having fully stated the proposition of an adversary, oftener in stronger and better terms than he himself had used, ke turned to expose its failure, it> falacy, and to complete its overthrow. Something was due—was usually given—to magnanimity so ample; what was deemed concession became the way to conquest. “Among moderns, not to speak of the very eminent men who were his own countrymen or contemporaries, he resem bled Burke in one notable feature—abundance of thought,that affluence of imitation and suggestion, aside from the immediate topic under discussion. Any reading, the most casual of his productions, will' afford a meaning, but a careful perusal of what was said by him upon the important questions of his time, will not fail to disclose reaches of profound digression, not to be fathomed without pause, tersely put in passing as to what might become either the motive or the subject of future political or legislative action.

“And when one has followed him in this way through his discourses upon reconstruction, the nature of the tariff legislation, the issues of the war, the independence and autonomy of Ireland, the banking clause of our State Constitution, or that upon Christian faith, he will find himself on a plane much elevated, in an atmosphere bracing, buoyant; girt by an extended horizon, with enlarged views of the duties of citizenship, and the hopes of humanity. The imagination must be al-‘ lowed to fill, tbe mind to dwell upon these somewhat latent stores of suggestion. Meaning comes when visions cease. “He was truly aAfSn br variedTearafng and attainments, full also of that wisdom ueborrowed from the schoolspatient," kindly, persistent, brave, not distrustful of fortune, willing for the cause which he espoused, to put all that men lawfully may to the hazard; and of a fixed fidelity to principle which brooked in its course neither tlespair nor discouragement. Faultlessly discreet in conduct, equally undisturbed by the clamor of dissent or favor, with calm, clearTntuKive discern ment in the adaptation of means most excellent to the noblest ends, with almost marvelous prevision of effects; though he purposed more; yet he accomplished much for his country’s welfare. Had he lived in the age of classic an= tiquity, an apotheosis might have followed his demise. In one supremely eritiea 1 juncture of our national affairs, for many days, like Fabius of old, he walked and safely kept the field of peril, meeting in this the simple yet august degree of the conscript fathers: “He hath deserved welli of the public.’ ’ We unveil here to-day this monumental figure, reminding us of his life and presence; in the goodly fellowship of the l storied emblems of tbe administration of law, and of history, wherein he was and ~ bore so large a part. His fame depends on imaterial yet more enduring, th? fabric of •his words_and works, ennobled bsy the aims to which they related. : “For it may well be believed there was something about such a one, of that within, which passeth show. lie had genius—the genius of statesmanship, and befitting tbe majestic assemblies and the highest councils of a free people. “To genius .belongs tbe hereafter. In the vast halls of the future its greetings! are heard, its audiences are held; posterity' throngs to the reception. In their midst it j moves, clad with a radiant nimbus of; glory, and neither time, nor chance. nor things past nor present, nor things to l come, of whatever moment, may dim or tarnish its unfading splendor.”

Governor Campbell, being called upon spoke eloquently in the following words: Indiana emblazons the brightest page of her history with the name of him whose monument is here dedicated with such becoming ceremony. Ohio stands modestly aside, yet. nevertheless, rejoices in the lesser glory which is reflected upon herself. She gave birth to Thomas A. Hendricks; resigned him at an early age to the State of his adoption; watched his growth with maternal fondness, and lamented his death. She oomes to his bier the second mourner in that great concourse of commonwealths which to-day pays homage to his memory. Transplanted from the fertile valleys of Ohio to the fostering plains of ladiana, he blossomed into the very flower of the best product of the sister States. In him the “Buckeye” blended v with tho “Hoosier,” preserving the highest type of each. It is fitting that we come from, the spot where he was born to that where he lies inurued, and mingle ourteafswTtbyours. In a higher sense neither Indiana nor Ohio, nor any circumscribed bounds, can lay claim to Thomas A. Hendricks. His career, whether as statesman, or jurist, widened day by day, until the whole Republic became his hearthstone, and sixty millions of people his constituency. Loved and honored wherever principle inspired action, he will not be forgotten while m»i are honest and hearts are true. His virtues and achievements have been recited here in set and graceful phrase; thought and eloquence.-have been lavished upon him by those who knew and loved him. By mere words we of Ohio can add nothing to what has already hers been better said, and we pledge you, sons of Indiana, and of tbe other States that have gathered here, that“tre will show the truest reverj ence for the memory of Thomas A. Hendricks by renewing, in this solemn presence, our vows of fealty to the cause for which be lived. Ex*Govemor Gray and Francis also do, livered brief bnt eloquent eulegioA. I Upon tbe close of the speeches another song was given, and the great event closed. We have heretofore published in these Columns an illustration and full description of the monoineat..

INDIANA STATE NEWS.

Shelbyville has 5,'300 population. Jeffersonville’s population is 25,000. Labor is in good demand at Richmond. Unofficial estimates place the population of Madison at 10,000. Miss Nettie France, of Huntington, is suing Sherman Felters, of Andrews,elaiming SIO,OOO damages for breach of promise. Hiram Marling, who settled In Jackson county seventy-one years ago, and was one of its valued citizens, died Sunday of la grippe.

The oil field as developed in Blackford county is six miles long and four miles wide, and the wells average twenty-five barrels daily. The population of Crawfordsrille is semi-offlcially announced to be 5,972, again of 921 in ten years. This does not include the numerous suburbs. According to the latest census returns South Bend has at present a population o? a little less than 22,000, The population at the last census was 13,500. Among the marriage licenses issued in Laporte county on Saturday was one to Ludinswipqwank Ferhabwalkanwarwenski and LeveninskaShumeringlapwlanski. John Lindman’s barn near Goshen was struck by lightning and consumed. Two horses perished and 1,000 bushels of wheat was destroyed. Loss, $4,000; insurance, SI,OOO.

The State veterinary surgeon decided that six flue horses belonging to Joseph Kappß, who lives five mites south of Vincennes, had glanders. Four of them were shot on the 30th. G. S. Bayless, a real estate dealer of Fort Wayne, returning home from the unveiling at Indianapolis, Tuesday evening, went to sleep on the track at the Nickelplate crossing and was killed by a train.] George Wood, of Salem Church, while driving across the Fort Wayne Railway, near Valparaiso, was struck and killed by a passing train. His sister-in-law, Mrs, ..MaiJi.-JL. -uenvor, Col.,"“Was fatally injured. —William Stoalcy, a- weed eheeper, east of Terre Haute, was caught under a falling tree Tuesday and crushed to death. He was told the day before by a fortune teller that he would be killed in tfie woods within twenty-four hours. Willis Straine, a Mormon convert from the United Brethren Church, was taken from his house in Harrison county, by White Caps and terribly whipped. A woman who lived with him as his wife was given a coat of tar and feathers . The firill has reached a depth of 2,700 feet in the Greencastle gas well, and work has stopped for want of means. An effort is making to raise funds to continue drilling to a depth of 3,500 feet. Altogether $6,100 has been so far expended without any return. While John Marshall and daughter and Mrs. William Hendrickson and two children. of Avery Station, were driving to Frankfort, a swarm of bees alighted on the horses and a dangerous runaway fol lowed. All the parties were thrown out and severely injured. ■ 7 —77 Findley S. Collins, of the Seymour Demcrat, has filed libel suits against Frank Fassold, county commissioner, and Harra D. Leeds, of the Jackson County News, claiming $5,000 damages in each case. He also threatens a suit for criminal libel. Fassold is a Republican. ‘ William Somerville, Nat Kelly, Harry Connard, James Mack, Jr., and Howard ■Craig, of Crawfordsville,played a practical joke on William Newkirk, an innocent country lad, placing him under mock arrest and subjecting him to indignities. Mr. Newkirk, Sr., is now suing the defendants for SI,OOO damages. Samuel Griffith, alias Evans, entered Wm. Brenner’s restaurant, at Evansville. Sunday evening, walked behind the counter, and, with a revolver, began in timidating the patrons. This led to a scuffle between Benner and Griffith, ending in the first napped securing the weapon and killing the unwelcome intruder. The Democratic editors, in session at Indiana Springs, were addressed by A. BLouthain, of the Logansport Pharos; Charles W. Baker, of Cincinnati, and exSenator McDonald, and a number of papers were submitted by members of the asso, ciation. In the resolutions what are known as the McKinley and Force bills were strongly condemned. The next meeting will be held at Indianapolis, January 8. A disastrous effort was made Wodnesday night to wreck the mill dam near Ovid, owned by John Farney. Rome Gilmore, a farmer, bis son Hugh and another man made a dynamite bomb of gas-pipe, inserted it under the dam and lighted the fuse. It exploded before they got out of the way, and the flying pipe was driven through the body of Hugh Gilmore, causing instant deatb. His father was seriously injured. Arrangements have just been mide for the construction of the largest drainage ditch in Indiana, except those built by State appropriation. It will cross Kosciusko, Noble and Elkhart oounties,and will be thirty miles long. The ditch will reclaim from 6,000 to 8,000 acres of valuable low lands and fertile farming country. It will cost about <£o,ooo, and tbe improved lands reclaimed will increase in value over a quarter of a million. A disastrous fire occurred in “The Owl,” a notion store at South Bend, and the cause of the same is something new in the annals of pon flag rations. A mischievous lad from a position in front of tbe store, by means of a sun glass, concentrated tbe sun’s rays upon a pile of fireworks withinTbo result was an explosion, which not only destroyed a large stock of fireworks, but damaged the general stock and blew out the plate glass front Nathan Tilberry, a farmer residing three nnies east of Ft. Wayne, had a terrible hand-to-hand encounter with a burglar on Sunday night, in vvbioh he barely escaped with his life. Tilberry was awakened by tbe burglar overturning a chair in his bedroom, and be immediately jumped up and grappled with the intruder. The latter drew a knife, and slashed Tilberry in a dozen places, one thrust going clean through his left hand. When the burglar finally got away, Tilberry had fainted from loss of blood, *nd was not sounds until

morning, it is thought he will recover. The thief secured $75 in money. On Friday afternoon J. O. Williams and Wm. Hiatt and son were returning to Crawfordsville from Alamo, Montgomery county, and were overtaken by a thunders storm. They took shelter under a tree in order to let buggy curtains. While there the tree was struck by lightoing, and the arm of Mr. Williams was paralyzed* and remained so for two hours. The son of Mr. Hiatt was insensible for several hours, and is yet suffering much paip in the bead.

Charles K. Hind, a prominent business man of South Bend, who has been addicted to the use of intoxicating drinks for the past few years, Wednesday came out in a card in the daily papers of that city, in which he confessed his weakness and takes this means of letting people know of it, so that he will not be put in the way of temptation. The card occasioned much talk, but it is all of a friendly nature. He appeals to all the citizens to aid him in his determination to keep sober. Reports made to the State Superintend ent from the various counties show that the additions to the common school fund during the past year have amounted to $82,128.49. Ol this $32,526.72 came from fines, forfeitures, etc., in the offices of county clerks; $35,681.45 from justices of the peace, and $14,455.88 from other sources. Besides this there is a small increase in the congressional fund, also. In the last four years the school fund has increased in the ways mentioned not less thnns3s9,ooo. ' ... Patents were issued to Indiana inventors Tuesday, as follows: H.C.Barlow, Xenia, rein-guard; C. Brich, South Bend, and J. W.Crise, Forest Hill, carpet-stretcher; P. C. Cross, Hammond, press; C. Culpp, South Bend, and Ludwig Gubman, Ft. Wayne, system of electrical distribution; A.. P. Hauss,New Albany,mail-bag catcher and deliverer; J. L. Humaston, Terre Haute, suspending apparatus for slaughtering; C. SET KeTer, Indianapolis, wire stretcher; R. C. Snedeker, Terre Haute, rod-packing; R, E. Stookford.South Bend, nut wrench; O’Neall Watson, Crawfordsville, corn-popper and box-opehing hatchet. The Crawford county White Caps paid a second visit to “Rev.” Willis Strain at 2 a. m. Monday, and, taking him from the house proceeded to whip him unmercifully He begged to be spared fcho torture, and stated that the only reason for his not leaving the country was because he had no money. The White Caps then contributed enough money for him and his “sister Mary” to leave for Cincinnati, which they did. The couple passed through New Albany Tuesday morning, but refused to talk. The effects of the whipping he received last week are very apparent, however, his face and neck being one mass of cuts and bruises. William Henshavv, a young man about twenty-two years old, who was engaged in the sale of agricultural implements at Joneson Station, a small town about twelve miles north of Richmond, was murdered Sunday night. He had spent the evening with Miss Bond, who resides out of the town, and started for home about 11:80. About 1 o’clock his body was found tying by the roadside, about one-eight of a mile west of her home, with a bullet through his head and another through his heart. A large amount of money that he had with him had been taken from his pocketbook. Some two weeks ago he received a “White Cap” notice not to come south of Lynn or he would be killed.

NATIONAL CONGRESS

The Senate on the 30th considered various conference reportaand debated the bill to admit Idaho as a State. The House discussed the election bill. Speaker Reed says the House can be ready to adjourn in two weeks. The Senate on tho Ist passed the bill admitting Idaho as a State. The Senate refused to recede from its amendments to tbe Legislative bill, and the House having done likewise, tbe bill fails unless one of the Houses reconsiders. .The House devoted the entire day on the Federal election bill. Several amendments were proposed, some of which were adopted. The vote was very close in several instances.

The Senate passed the bill to provide for the delivery of land patents to the right ful owners. It directs the Secretary of the Interior to send to tho Recorder of Deeds in each city in which lands so patented lie, lists of tho land paten ts in that county that have been in the general land office uncalled ior for twelve months. A resolution was adopted calling for itifor mation relative to pensions. The bill to improve the merchant marine was considered. The House resumed tbe consideration of the Federal election bill, the pending question being on an amendment offered by Mr. 1 ucker, of Virginia, requiring the Judge of Circuit Court to pass upon applications for supervisors of election. Mr. Frank, of Missouri, said that he was in favor of the bill, so far as its scope was to extend the operation of the supervispry system; he was opposed to it so far as it proposed to obtain Federal control of elections . But he was opposed to the amendment because it sought to weaken the law already on the statute books. Mr. Boutel'e, ol Maine, said that the naked question presented was whether those people who were by the constitution and the laws entitled to tbe right of suffrage should be protected in the exercise of that right. Mr. Springer moved to lay the bill on the table and thus defeat it. His motion was beaten by 149 yeas to 155, nays. The only Republicans to vote in favor of the motion were Messrs. Coleman, of Louisiana, and Lehlback, of New Jersey. IMr. Ewart, of North Carolina, another bolter, was paired with Mr. Simonds, of Connecticut. Then came the tug of war In the final disposition of the .bUl* Mr. Springer made several motions intended to delay action, but under tbe rules filibustering oould not be maintained. Finally, amidst great excitement, the bill was passed, yeas 155, nays 149, a majority of six. Sevan Republicans were absent without pairs. Two Republican voted with the Democrats—Coleman, oi Louisiana, and Lehlbach, of New Jersey, All the Democrats toted against the bilL

HEAVY LOSS BY FIRE.

Several Uvea lost In a Burning Be finery at Loulsvillp, Five acres of fire was the awful sight witnessed at the Standard Oil Refinery, - Louisville, on the 30th. The immense structure was blazing at every point, and the heat was so intense that even 200 yards : away persons were overcome. The fire broke eut at 8:45 o’clock, and was In many respects a remarkable one. The refinery is on the east side of the Louisville & Nashville Railroad tracks, but the tanks are scattered along it on both sides. On last Saturday a tank of crude oil came in a flat car from Cleveland, and it was to be turned into the refinery vats. Some of the workmen thought the iron tank was too hot for such a thing to be done with safety. .After consultation, it was postponed in the Jhope that the weather Monday would be j copier. It did not prove to be, however land it became necessary to run the oil out [of the oar tank into another one in thb yard. Inspector Severnskene took- John Pettigo and another workman, whose name could not bo learned, with him, and they climbed on the-car, They mounted the manhead and were about to unscrew the cap when they felt that there was a tremendous pressure from the inside against it. At first they decided not to open it. but finally they changed their minds and did so. In an instance there was a dull puff as the vapor escaped, filling the air all around, and it sank to the ground, spreading out all over the locality and moving so fast Ithat almost in a twinkling it reached one lof the sheds under which there was a fire. iThere was a flash as the inflammable vapor Ignited, and immediately after there was a tremendous explosion. The tank was blown to pieces and the hundreds of gallons of burning oil were scattered all over the great works. A wall of fire 300 feet high and nearly 900 feet long moved with lightning rapidity to the buildings. In less time than it takes to relate it the can -j ning house filled with thousands of gallons of canned oil, the cooper shop, the car- i penter shop, and pump and engine house,’ the filling and lubricating house the stor-! age halls, the paint and glue houses and! 900 feet of platform were all ablaze and 4 burned furiously. At the first intimation' of the explosion all of the workmen who j could do so started to run.

John Cline, however, stumbled and fell j and his clothes caught fire, The other men 1 bravely returned to his assistance, but thef fire that enveloped him could not be ex-1 tinguished until he had been frightfully! burned. Three little boys, Danny O’Neil, j Andrew and John McDonald, were walking, along the railroad track when the explosion 1 occurred. They were slightly to the west' of the tank and the wind blew the blaze, directly down upon them. Shrieking with| pain they impulsively jumped backward and into the clear space on the western side of the track. Their clothes were on fire, and they ran down the trank with t,hn bright blaze streaming after them. As soon as the bystanders recovered from tho horrified shock occasioned by their awful, condition, they pursued the three boys.» Covering them with blankets, they soon, extinguished the flames and laid them under a tree near by. When an attempt was made to remove O’Neal s clothes a great piece of his flesh peeled off his face and body at the slightest touch. Ho was conscious and neyer uttered a cry. The buildings and stock so far as burned will be a total loss, estimated at from $300,000 to $400,000. ; Three of the persons burned can not recover.

Later, tho immense plant of tbe Allens Bradley Distillery Company was swept, away by fire,doing damage of not less than $150,000. The type foundry warehouse of Marder, Luse & Co., at Minneapolis, was destroyed on the same date. Loss on building and stock, SSO,OOO.

FATE OF HILL FARM MINERS.

Thirty-one Entombed Men Now Known to Have Perished in the Blazing Pit, Filteen and a half days have elapsed since that flash of gas set fire to the Hill Farm mine. Hope and work was abandoned Tuesday evening, at 6 o’clock, and the dust or ashes of the thirty-one imprlsoned men may rest beneath the Dunbar 1 hill till the last day shall come. The caskets which were so carefully secretly carried up to the mine were as; quietly brought back. So were the stretch-1 ers, and blankets, and medicines brought) to the grounds by the physicians. This was because the men could work no more.i After being driven from the mine byl smoke and black damp, twenty-one brave) men resolved to make one more attempt tol rescue their comrades, and at 2 o’clock they again entered the burning pit. Three of! the party returned to within a few Hundred yards of the burning subterranean | fire and satisfied themselves that the men were dead and that further search was, useless. The fctench of burning human flesh sickened them, but they visited nine places where the men were known to have been at work. Two dinner pails were found, with dinners 'untouched, and two coats. The picks and shovels were all lying just as a man would drop them as ho started on a dead run for bis life. One mule was found dead and putrefied. Otherwise no trace of the men could be found. While prosecuting their search still further they ran into a dense cloud of black damp, which put out their lights. A struggle for life then followed, but they succeeded in getting back to the rest of the party. After a sad consultation it was decided to abandon the search, and the party left the pit to tell the friends and relatives of the entombed men that the search could not be prosecuted further. The company will now make an effort to extinguish the fire and save some of their property. Superintendent Hill announced that all the rescuers would be paid for their work by the company.

A Sad Summer Resort.

“The saddest summer resort in Maine this week," says a paper of that commonwealth, “is Higgins’s Beach, •rttere a dead whale came without any invitation and occupies altogether too much of the air to suit other summer visitors.’ 1