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Mm * . ■ * * , \ - ■' ,* •? , ■ '-.K THE WEEKLY LEDGER’: GAFFNEY, 8. C., SEPTE3IBER:i3, 1895. 3 PITY THE ARMENIANS. *hey Don't Want a Trophy of Doubtful Right. THEY MUST WIN FAIR IF AT ALL. The Ritoe Defender Made Under Such DIN Amity Makes the Britons Very Doubt ful of Their Boat's Ability tn Take a Single Race Under Fair Conditions. Thanks For the Cheers Valkyrie Got. London, Sept. 12.—With oua exoep- tiou the Loudou oveuiug press exhibit r generous and sportsmanlike spirit iu commenting upon the outcome of the second race of the series between Val kyrie III and Defender for the Ameri ca’s cup and all express the wish that the race be not given to Valkyrie III on a mere technicality or as the result of an accident. The same spirit char- frizes the talk among yachtsmen expressed that the excellent ^by Defender iu her crip- practically settled ritlsh yacht. lew _ a yacht, and a Syndicate is also ready to _ list. & Sun says: ‘‘There is so very lit tle sportsmanlike feeling in America that yesterday’s cheering of the winner is charming.” The Evening News says: “English men cannot stomach victory tainted with unfair conditions and would rath er see Valkyrio returu home without a single race than flying a flag unfairly earned.” The Star says: “Neither Lord Dun- raven nor any other Englishman W'ould Wish to receive an advantage by a mis hap. From yesterday’s race, it seems clear that wo cannot gain tho cup this year.” AGAINST GUTIERREZ. A Plot to Kill the Salvadoran President Just Leaked Out. San Salvador, Sept. 12.—A uow plot against the life of President Gutierrez has beeu discovered by goverumeut officials, who assort that it was promot ed by ex President Carlos Ezeta. The assassination of his principal minister, Seuor Castellanos, was also planned by the conspirators. A number of arrests have been made, including some of tho Colombian refu gees, who, it is alleged, have beeu brib ed by Ezeta. His party maintains, and the people are inclined to believe, that it is Gutierrez that put up tho job in order to justify him iu arresting certain private enemies. Work is actively going on for the de fense of the city against the appre hended attack by General Rivas and his famous Cojutepec Indians, who, under his lead, were instrumental in overthrowing the power of the Ezeta brothers. WILL FAVOR THE CANAL. ’ But tbe Comumnion Mny Recommend a Clian^e In the Bounty. Corinto, Nicaragua, Sept. 12.—The Unmeteo sent from the United States study and report regarding the canal Question wil shortly present a state ment favoring the project and showing that Colorado bar, near tho mouth of the San Juan del Norte river, can be opened, permitting the entrance of heavy draft ships. It wall also recommend a radical change iu the lino of tho canal, on ac count of formidable obstacles in many E laces. The work can probably bo fin- died in six or seven years, while the cost will be much greater than at first calculated, probably reaching $110,000,-: POO. Jt is also reported that the coiq- mission will criticise severely the pre vious management of tho caual. WENT UP IN SMOKE. Two I'vnnaylviiui* Tobacco Warehouse* Drntroyed by an Incendiary. Lancaster, Sept. 12—The two large brick tobacco warehouses owned by Roland Brubaker and John F. Brim mer, and occupied respectively by Amos B. Hostetter and John F. Brimmer, have been totally destroyed by fire of incendiary origin. The warehouses were valued at $6,- 000 each, and the one occupied by Hos tetter contained loaf tobacco valued at $65 ,000 which was held in trust by G. A. Foudersmith for certain preferred creditors of Hostetter. In the Brim mer building there were 1,500 cases of leaf tobacco valued at $o5,000. Ro» bt-rry’* Colt Win* Again. London, Sept. 12.—Lord Roseberry’s bay colt Sir Visto, by Borcaldine and the winner of this year’s derby, has just won the St Leger stakes at Don caster. Mr. W M. S. Singer’s chestnut colt, Telescope, by Tyrant, was second, and Mrs. L. Brassy’s bay filly, ~ fly, by Hampton, was third, horses rau. Butter- Eleven Iteoant Advice* Received at Washington Cnncernlng the Condition In Turkey. Washington, Sopt. 12.—The pitiable condition of the survivors of the Arme nian massacres aud tho alleged efforts of the Turkish authorities to retard tho tv’ork of relief are described iu a com munication just received hero from au American gentleman now at tho scene of the Sassouu massacre. Tho letter is dated Aug. 1, and after referring to the distribution of relief funds which had beeu entrusted to American mission aries, says in part: Tho missionaries are now hero, but tho opposition of tho Turkish govern ment is so great that they can make but little progress. Tho people aro com pletely prostrated. Two villages, sam ples of tho 32 that were destroyed, are uow marked by crumbling walls, the roofs being so completely destroyed by tho incendiary soldier* that not a chip remains to show that they ever had roofs. The mass of the survivors of the mas sacre were scattered among the villages of tho surrounding region and support ed by those scarcely better off than themselves. Two months ago most of the survivors were induced to returu to their old homes, sow their fields with a kind of millet that matures in a few eeks and seek to establish themselves ore tho winter. Many have only a boughs to cover a corner of their ner homes and furnishings aro bare; little hay to sleep on. with possibly some filthy rags to throw over them iu place of abundant carpets. Hardly a child has more than tho remnants of a tattered shirt to cover him, an 1 many of the adults aro not many degrees bet ter off. Food is very scant and work ing tools aro lacking. In short, they aro utterly prostrate and must bo put on their feet by supplying them with everything until they can begin tho up ward road toward the old prosperity. There already more than 5,000 people to bo thus cared for. England has sent 1,000 pounds, and the Armenians themselves have raised two or three times this amount, but it will bo insufficient to do the work re quired. Still, with sure prospects of reform aud present protection, they would go at the great task before them with cheerfulness and hope. But alas, these conditions do not yet obtain, nor do we know that they will. The English ambassador obtained a promise that all assistance should bo afforded to the distribution of tho Eng lish funds, and tho American mission aries were requested to come and su perintend, but tho three weeks they have spent on the ground have seen al most nothing accomplished, because tho government has thrown obstacle after ob,<tacl) in the way. The first e.timates of tho slain were exaggerated, as uo one could got into the region, aud tho survivors were scattered in different directions. Prob ably not more than 4,000 really fell at the time, tho others dying of want, but tho tales of beastly lust aud fiendish outrages that have come to our ears exceed all we had dreamed of aud can never bo allowed to soil the pages of the clean historian. MET IN BIRMINGHAM. The Silver Democru * of Alabama Confer ami I’ate Resolution*. Birmingham, Sept. 12.—In response to a call issued last week, representa tives of the silver element of tho state met here in conference and, after a brief session, aud listening to addresses by a number of loaders, passed a set of resolutions enunciating tbe principles of tho party they represented. Tne conference met in Erswoll hall and was organized by Colonel S W. John calling upon those present to hand in their names and the counties they represented. Twenty-two counties had representation and about 80 delegates were present. Senator Pugh, Congressman Robbins amt others delivered addresses. Senator Pugh, chairman of the corn- submitted the which were The Delegates Assembled at the South Carolina Capita!. Call For North Carolinians to Meet In Raleigh. THE DISPENSARY LAW NO ISSUE. MANY DEMOCRATS REQUESTED IT. An Attempt Will Probably Be Made to Make It a Leading Feature In the New Instrument—Governor Evan* Had Strong Opposition For tho Chairmanship, but It Disappeared. Columbia, Sept. 10.—The men who are to frame a now constitution for tho state have begun their labors. The danger of discord which threat ened to break out at tho very opening of tho proceedings was happily averted by au agreement reached at a confer ence of tho leaders, whereby Speaker Jones and Congressman Talbert, the two opponents of Governor Evans for tho permanent chairmanship, with drew, and left tho field open to the gov ernor; thereby preserving a precedent long established iu tho state. Another feature which, it was feared would be injected into the proceedings, aud would causo a great deal of dis cord, has also beeu, by agreement, dis carded, aud that is the dispensary law. No attempt, the assurance is given, will be made to engraft the law into the new constitution! Governor Evans was elected presi dent of tho convention by acclamation, Robert Smalls being the only one to vote against him. Representative Tal bert and Speaker Ira B. Jones were elected vice presidents, and N. H. Han- zel was elected sergeant at arms. As Governor Evans was escorted into the hall a heavy storm arose, and as he be gan his address the thnnder rolled loudly. Governor Evans, in taking the chair, made a brief address outlining tho objects of the convention. A. H. Dagnall was elected reading clerk and the convention immediately began the work of preparing rules, coinmittees and tilling minor offices. The principal thing the convention has before it is the regulation of the suffrage, so as to disfranchise as many negroes as possible, “without dis franchising a single white man except for crime, aud maintain white su premacy.” This is the doctrine of tho dominant element in the state and it is proposed by them to adopt tho Mississippi plan with modifications, leaving everything to tho judgment of tho supervisor of registration and managers of election. Of the 160 delegates, there are only 40 all told who are out and out oppo nents of tho party in power. It is said that ex-Congressman Till man, if ho cannot get a property quali fication of the male suffrage, is going to champion a $200 property qualifica tion for males aud females alike of both races. As to what tho convention will do, that still remains doubtful. There are many things on tho program, hut the delegates are not of the talking kind. The prospect is that tho sessions of tho convention will certainly continue for five weeks. Mrs. Neblott, tho vice president of the Equal Rights association, who has already opened headquarters at tho Hotel Jerome, expects to bo joiuoi by other members of tho association in a day or two. Fatal Wreck In Minnesota. Mlnneapolis, Sopt. 12.—A St. Cloud, Minn., special says: Passenger trains Nos. 2 and 8 on tho Great Northern hod a headend collision at Melby. Both were running at a high rate of speed and came together with terrific force. Four trainmen wero killed and fire were injured, iucluding one passenger. Tim House Divided. New yavrn, Sept. 19 —Mrs. Andrew Moorehoad of this city is the first wom an to take out naturalization papers in this state. She was born in England. Her husband remains a British subject Hnlolile to Escape School, Crkston, la., Sept. 12.—QueenieCar roil, a 16 year-old girl, put a bullet iu her heart be tuse her father insisted on going to >ooooi nuwmtr iwiufun mitteo on resolutions, following resolutions, adopted: Resolved, That wo, members of tho Dem ocratic party participating in this confer ence, do hereby declare our approval of and adherence to the wise principles of Democracy which for so many years have promoted the prosperity and enhanced the glory of the country; and, whereas, tho question of currency is the paramount issue, therefore, be it Resolved. That wo believe in tbe equal coinage and use of gold and silver as th i standard and legal tender money of the country, without discrimination against either metal or charge for mintage. Resolved, That we favor tho free and unlimited coinage of gold and silver at the ratio of Ih to 1, without the consent or permission of any foreign government. Upon th ! s declaration of principles we in vite all Democrats of Alabama to unit i with us In sending delegates to our state and national convention who will enun ciate these doctrines and policies without equivocation, evasion or possibility of mis construction. and nominate candidates who will fearlessly execute the will of the party so declared aud enunciated. Want it HiiiMing of Marble. Savannah, Sept. 12.—Congressman Rufus E Lester has returned from Washington. In spite of the fact that tho contract for tho Savannah public building has been awarded to Messrs. Milos & Bradt of Atlanta for brick and stone, ho thinks there is yet a chanoe to have it built of Georgia inarblo aud says it is possible tho present contract will not be carried out. The people of Savannah aro anxious to havo marWo, and every effort w'ill bo made to havo the contract changed. Itonil* Sri 1 Well at Home. Harmony Grove, Ga., Sept. 12.—Tho entire series of school bonds issued for the purposo of rebuilding tho handsome schoolhonso was taken bv Dr. L. G, Hardman of this place at 102.50. This is a premium of $2 50 per $10(1 HIoUIiik Ae«lii*t Ferdinand. Bucharest, Sept. 12.—A plot against tho life of Prince Ferdinand of Bulgaria has boon discovered at Hustchuk. Twenty persons havo boon arrested up on tho charge of complicity iu tho con spiracy. Tn Make the Rond Better. ' ’ New York, Sept. 12.—Tho directors of tbe Atlantic and North Carolina rail road have decided not to pay the nsaal ind duo ihfn mrnith, mn ffrui* The Convention Wiie Called In Response to Tlirlr Wi.Iti s—Hie Date Set I* Sept. 25 — A Noted North Carolinian Dead. Other New* of the State Given Out In Condensed Form. Raleigh, Sept. 12.—A call which is intended to embrace members of all po litical parties who favor the restoration of silver to its former station as a stand ard money, has been sent out from this city, signed by Ed Chambers Smith, N. B. Broughton, B. It. Lacy, S. A. Ashe, John C. Scarborough, W. C. Strouach, B. C. Beckwith, C. M. Cook and others, sets Sept. 25 as the day for a conven tion to be held in this city. The convention is expected to take some decided action iu an effort to further the interests of tho causo they represent. The call reads as follows: “Whereas, A great many prominent Democrats irom different portions of North Carolina have signed and sent to us a recommeudatiou tor the holding of a state convention at some early date of all persons opposed to the single gold standard. Now, therefore, in obedience to this request, we hereby iuvite all persons who believe that the unit of value which existed prior to 1878 should be promptly restored and who believe in tho immediate free aud unlimited coin age of silver and gold at the ratio of 16 to 1, irrespective of the policy or action of other nations, to meet in convention at Raleigh Sept. 25 instant for the pur pose of consultation. Austin Darden is in jail at Statovillo awaiting the result of iujuries he in flicted upon his wife. Ho had been on a drunken spree several days, went home, shot her and then stamped her face aud body until she was terribly disfigured. He then rushed around with a revolver, threatening to kill all tho people in his house. He was over powered and bound. There is much talk among tho church people by reason of the statement of Dr. Cyris Thompson, the new presi dent of the North Carolina Farmer’s Alliance, in a public speech, ‘‘that the church stands on tho side of human slavery. ” The religious papers and not a few secular ones are attacking Thomp son. There are over 100 freshmen at the State university, though it is three days before the opening. The growth of the university has aided all the col leges, for they report a large increase in students. This negatives the asser tion that tho growth of the university injured the colleges. DISPENSARY WORK. South Carallnn’a Showing For the Seeonil !>iii*rt*-r of Till* Year. Columbia, Sept. 9—Commissioner Mixsou’s second quarterly statement of his administration of the state dis pensary is out. It shows that tho net profit of tho past quarter to have been $31,066.65 The net accrued profit from the beginning of operations to Jnly 81 is $189,953.85. The total cash on hand at tho close of the quarter was $80,452.02. Of this, $50,000 has been returned to tho state, as that amount was appropriated to start the concern in business, and was to be returned whenever it was earned. The dispensary at that time owed about $20,000, so after returning the $50,000 to the state and paying all in debtedness the dispensary then had on hand about $10,000 in cash, $89,000 (cost price) worth of liquors in tho local dis pensaries, $65,000 worth of liquors in the wholesale dispensary, fixtures, ma chinery, etc., valued at about $16,000, besides having paid its insurance and license fees a year in advance. In oth er words, tho dispensary at that time was about $190,000 ahead of tho world. South Carolina’* Exhibit, Columbia, Sept. 10. — Mr. E. L. Roche, the commissioner iu charge of the work of getting up tho South Caro lina state exhibit at the Atlanta exposi tion, has returned from Atlanta, where he has beeu for tho past week superin tending the planting of the tea plants sent over about ten days ago. This ex hibit has already been very fully de scribed. Mr. Roche says that the weather was damp, aud therefore fa vorable, aud iu consequence the plants was a success. Ho is delighted with tho prospects in regard to tho tea exhibit. Ho is back now to once more devote bis attention to tho largo exhibits of other things, aud prepare for the shipment to be made to Atlanta at once. A Notuii North Carolinian Dead. Charlotte, Sopt. 6.—A special to Tho News from Fayetteville says: Mr. J. D. Williams, who has been largely identified with the building up of Fay etteville aud eastern North Carolina, is dead. He was 79 years old. Mr. Williams was a member of tho Wilmington firm of Williams & Mur chison. Held For Criminal Libel. Marion, N. C., Sept. 12.—Editor J. C. C. Linney of The Record, and Chief of Police Joe E. Patton havo been in dicted for criminal libel by Magistrates Walker James, Henry Hnthsteiner aud B. G. Gaden. The indictment grows out of publications that appeared in the Marion Record week before last North Carolina’* Crops. Raleigh, Sept. 12.—The weekly weather crop bulletin, for the week ending Saturday, says the reports of correspondents indicate generally a very favorable week for work and for ripening crops. Tlio I.n*t of tlio Veteran*. Asheville, N. C., Sept. 12.—J. M. Is rael, the last survivor of tho Mexican war iu the vicinity of Asheville, has just died, aged 75. STATE NEWS CONDENSED, ave gone ays. ou trial at his South Carolina’* Military Sleeting. Columbia, Sept. 10.—Adjutant Gen eral Watts has received a letter from Commissioner Finley of tho Southern Passenger association in regard to his request for special rates for the military officers, who aro to meet in convention here ou the sixteenth instant. Mr. Finley gives him every encouragement, asking him to fill in certain blanks that he sends and returu them to him, whereupon he will endeavor to arrange reduced rates for tho occasion. Gener al Watts expects 300 militia officers to attend tho convention. Governor Carr and family h to Asheville to be absent ton d John Sims, who was Charlotte for tho brutal murder of wife, is declared insane. Students from seven states havo en tered tho Agricultural and Mechanical college at Raleigh, N. C. Senator I arion Butler says ho will attend the non-partisan silver conven tion to bo held at Raleigh Sept. 25. Ex-Congressman A. H. A. Williams of Oxford, N. C., died at Chase City, Va., of kidney disease, a few days ago. Tho administrator of E. W. Durham has sued tho Southern railway for $10,- 000 for killing Durham at Haw river on Aug. 0. Cone and Garsed havo bonght the Greensboro co operative cotton mills and will equip it immediately with the best machinery. Three hundred and fifty new appli cants for pensions have been received by tho state pension board, which is now passing upon them. Bond* Sell Well at Home. Harmony Grove, Ga., Sopt. 12.- Catiglit In Houili Carolina. Charleston, Sept. 10.—Isaac Wil liams, the young negro who cut his stepfather to death last Friday night In Savannah, was captured early in the morning in this city. The bov la only 17 years old. He cut his stepfather for stieuptimi to chastise Mm. He will BRADLEY OUT AGAIN. The Itepubllcan Candid it® For Governor Keeping Up Hie Fight. London, Ky., Sept. 12.—Colonel W. O. Bradley, Republican candidate for governor of Kentucky, delivered his first speech here sine 3 the Democrats hooted him down at Eminence. He bad au audience of 5,000, to whom he denounced his opponent, General Har • din, bitterly. It was plain to him, he said, that the disturbance at Eminence was prear ranged, as General Hardin had no diffl- oulty iu restoring order. Colonel Brad ley read a card signed by U. E. Moody and newspaper men at Eminence in which it was stated that the Hardin- Blackburn Democrats had suppressed the truth regarding the affair and caus ed tho printing of false reports. Referring to General Hardin’s per sonal connection with tho disturbance, Colonel Bradley said: “I never inspected until these things occurred that ‘Wat’ Hardin was a man calculated to inspire both awe and fear. As to whether I quit these debates on account of fear or inability is a matter that may bo answered by an inspection of tho debates had before that time." A BIG SUCCESS. -The Opening Day at the Exposition Promlssa Groat Thlnga When It Arrive*. Atlanta, Sept. 12.—The opening day of tho Cotton States and International exposition, Sept. 18, promises to be a tremendous success. Atlanta is already filled with strangers. Governors of a half dozen states will bo present. There Will bo an imposing military parade, and addresses will be made by distin guished gentlemen. The opening oration will be delivered by Judge Emory Speer of Georgia. Business houses will be closed from 12 to 4 aud tho whole city will go to the park. At night the attractions will be the electric fountain and Paine’s pyrotech nic display on the lake. Saturday, tho twenty-first, will be bine and gray day and it is expected 100,000 people will enter the gates that day. Thousands of veterans of both armies will be in at tendance. A Statesman In Limbo. Chicago, Sept. 12.—Ex-Congressman John A. MeShauo, one of tho wealth iest citizens of Omaha, was arraigned hero charged with conspiring with F. H. Culver, a Chicago attorney, to defraud tho real estate firm of Bartlett & Roach. The defendants asked for au immediate trial, but the case was continued for a day. The real estate men make tho charge that Mb- Shauo and Culver deliberately sought to swindle them out of $65,000 while the ex-congressman declares that he is in nocent and threatens to bring suit for damages. Another Actor Want* a Divorce. St. Louis, Sept. 12.—Mr. Lawrence Hanley, who is here filling a season at the Grand Opera House iu “The Play er,” has wired David M. Newberger, his Now York attorney, to institute proceedings for divorce from his wife, Who is known ou the stage as Edith Lenmert. Mr. Hanley says his wife left him in Cincinnati last Tuesday. Ho and his friends have searched for her ever since, but they have been un able to find her, aud he has concluded that she has deserted him. CurlUln nn<l lh« Bounty Cases. Washington, Sept. 12.—Secretary Carlisle has received Senator Mander- son’s appeal from tho action of Comp troller Bowler in sending the Oxnard sugar bounty caso to the court of claims and has notified tho senator that he would hoar argument on behalf of the appellant on Friday, Sept. 20. It is not known whether representatives of tho Louisiana planters will be heard at that time, although it is thought they will also desire a hearing. Mr*. Lanetry Want* No Divorce. San Francisco, Sept. 12.—The San Francisco attorneys of Mrs. Langtry place little credence in the statement from Now York to tho effect that the actress has began suit for divorce. Mr. Dunn says that divorce proceedings, if instituted by Mrs. Langtry, would bo entered here aud not in Now York, as Mrs. Langtry has established a resi dence in Lake county for many years past. llel<l For Criminal Libel. Marion, N. C., Sept. 12.—Editor J. C. C. Linney of Tho Record, and Chief of Police Joe E. Patton have been in dict’d for criminal libel by Magistrates Walker James, Henry Hnthsteiner and B. G. Gaden The indictment grows out of publications that appeared in the Marion Record week before last entire series of school bonds issned for tho purpose of rebuilding tho handsome Fchoolhouso was taken by Dr. L. G. Hardman of this place at 102.50. This is a premium of $2 50 per $100. riottlna Aigaiust Ferdinand. Bucharest, Sept 12.—A plot against the life of Prince Ferdinand of Bulgaria has been discovered at Rustchuk. Twenty persons havo been arrested up on the charge of complicity iu the con- ■piracy. To Hi* Koad Hatter. New York, Sopt. 12.—The directors of the Allan! • and North Carolina rail road have detiidod not to pay tho nsual dividend <iLeihijmonth, trai (OttlvtlM m ifimiiti.iv for \ Gloom Cast Over the Grand Army Encampment. AN ARTILLEBY 0AIS0N EXPLODES. Holme* Chitrgcd With Murder. Indianapolis, Sept. 12. — Coroner Castor of this (Marion) county, will re turn a verdict of murder in tho caso of Howard Pitzell aud will charge H. H. Holmes directly with the crime. Ho says tho evidence taken iu this county is to him conclusive though entirely circumstaucial. Six Members of Kentucky’* Crack ArtlU lery Legion Were Blown Into Eternity and Several Other* Received InJarlM More or Less Serious—They Were All Citizen* of Louisville. Louisville, Sept. 12.—A horrible ac cident, resulting iu tho death of six and the wonudiug of several members of the Louisville Legion, occurred soon after 5:80 a. m. by tho explosion of a caison. The dead aret Charles Oestrich. Hutchins. „ H. Irvin. 'L Charles Wood. ’ , A- L. Robinson. William Adamson, colored. The accident occurred on Broadway, between Third and Fourth streets, where the First Kentucky artillery were stationed for the purpose of firing the morning salnte. It is impossible at this hour to learn just how the accident occurred. Eye witnesses to the shocking accident say that the explosion was caused by drop ping the case on the friction primer of ilje piece. The gun was situated di rectly in the center of the street, point ing towards Fourth avenue. Two of the bodies wero blown over the housetops and were horribly man gled. Two horses attached to the can non were so horribly mangled that they will be killed. All the killed were members of the First Kentucky artillery of Louisville, which has always been considered the finest in the state. The wounded are: Fred Cohen, eyes and face badly burned; William Hobbs. All the men, excepting the colored driver Adams, were members of battery A of the Kentucky national guard and all reside in Louisville. As soon as the accident occurred, the city ambulauoo was called and the wounded men were taken to the Nor ton infirmary where their injuries were attended to. It is feared that Fred Cohen will die. The whole left side of his face was blown off. Even If he should recover he will be blind aud hor ribly disfigured. Hobbs was badly burned about the face and bruised. Tho place where tho accident occured is one of the finest residence districts in the city. Fortunately, few people were on the street, owing to the early hour, or the list of killed and injured would have undoubtedly beeu greatly increased. Every window in tho block was blown out. Nearly every one In the neigh borhood was still asleep, and tho noise and concnssion caused by the explosion almost created a panic. Half clad men and terrified women came running from their homes, and a most horrible sight met their gaze. Tho body of the colored driver, man gled almost beyond recognition, fell on the front porch of a residence folly 300 feet from tho place where the explosion occurred. Just outside the fence and on the sidewalk was the body of IM- vate Woods. Bits of flesh aud pieces of a bloody uniform were scattered all along tho street, clinging to the tr«a- tops and in tho shattered windows. A leg and half a coat were found on Third street, one block south of where tho explosion took place. They must havo been blown clear over a 8-story and basement house. Several mangled legs and arms were found on the tops of adjacent houses. It is believed that the body of Pri vate Hutchins was blown to pieces, tf it has not yet been found. A nook and ladder track of the city fire departmeal was called ont, and, with ladder, every house top In the vicinity was searched in vain for the missing body. Ou top of a house was found portions of the body of one of the killed. The body of Howard Irwin was so badly mangled that it was almost imposslbls to gather it up without a shovel It was found at the intersection of Broad way and Fourth street, almost a block away, The battery was on its way to Phos- { lix Hill for tho purpose of firing a sa ute of 44 guns. There wero 66 pounds of powder In the caisson. Three Wive* Living In One Town. Syracuse, Sept. 12.—Nicholas J. Maul of this city has married too much for safety. It has just come to light that ho has throe wives, all living in this city, and a warrant is out for his arrest. Twenty-Seven Feople Killed. Louisville, Sept. 12.—A report is current here that 27 people have been killed iu a wrock on tho Louisville and Nashville railway. The wreck is said to havo occurred at Colesbnrg. Condition of the Treasury. Washington, Sept. 12.—The day’s statement of tho oonditiou of the treas ury shows: Available cash balance, $181,751,048; gold reserve, $97,620,003. Th* Myndleate to the Rasane. New York, Sopt. 12 —The govern ment bond syndicate has dsposited $8,- 000,000 Iff ttdldJttJht Ifil^ rf.„i^*-W l. A TR1PPLE KILLING. Bis A Hante* Return* Home to Find Family Dntohered by Indians, San Dirgo, Sept 12.—Advices of a tripplo murder near Las Flores, an iso lated hamlet 60 miles np the coast from this city, have been received here. A family from Falbrook were in camp at what is known as the Mussel Beds, on the beach near Las Flores. The family consisted of J. D. Borden, his daughter and son in-law, named Stiles, and their child. The constable at Ocean Side received a message from Stiles to tho effect that his wife, child And father-in-law had been murdered. The message was very brief, but it said that upon retorninf from a hunting trip he found the bodlai of his mnrdered family in the camp. It is surmised to be the work of Indian^ who havo recently committed a number of crimes in the Diego county. northern part of Will Probably Sava the Belgtat San Francisco, Sept. 12.—The Oc cidental and Oriental Steamship com pany has received a cablegram from Yokohama to the effect that if weathet ooutiuues favorable, the steamship Bel- glo, which went ashore on the Jat bese coast last Sunday, will prot bo saved. All the passengers and nave been conveyed to Yokohama. Killed In a Ball Gama. Washington, Sept 12 —BenjamU F. Aleyers, 20 years old, was Instantly killed in a ball game here. He was •llding to second base in an amaiei (batch when the baseman jamped the air to catch a thrown ball. He ropped on Msjvn. hli body falling oa rieif into