LOT OF MIDGES Shipped From the State Ar senal to the Western Part of Pennsylvania, THEY MIGHT BE NEEDED, Though Governor Pattison Doesn't Seem to Think They Will. HE WON'T CALL OUT THE TROOPS ai lone Things at Homestead Continue as feacefnl as Saw. HFS HAD 50 BEQUEST FROM THE JUDGES ISrECtAI. TELEGKAM TO TOT DISPATCH"! Haerisburg, July 9. Although Gov ernor Pattison has never thrown ''out the least intimation that he has the calling of troops into active service in view to main tain peace in Homestead, it has leaked ont that by his direction between 23,000 and B0.0OO cartridges have been shipped to a "Western point from the State arsenal. The sending of this ammunition is no sign that the Governor has made up his mind to invoke military aid in the settlement of the labor dispute at Homestead, but is simply a precautionary measure. The ammunition has been transported to a point where it can readily be utilized if the Governor should find a demand for the interference ot the militia of the State necessary. Ko news was received from Pittsburg to- Surgets McLuckie, of Homestead. day indicating even a remote probability of another outbreak. As Adjutant General Greenland had not communicated with the Guvernor at a late hour to-night the latter was happy in the consciousness that peace reigned supreme at the scene of the fight between the locked-out men and the Pink ertons. No Immediate Danger Apprehended. It was his opinion, from the information he received from the committee that waited on him last night, and the peaceful events of to-daj, that no further danger need be apprehended of a violent disturbance, at leat not until the Carnegics sought to sup plant union labor with non-union labor. He was in possession of news that the own ers of the works whose emploves had been locked out were in control of them, and that do immediate fear existed of a change in the situation. The Governor has been denounced and commended tor his course in not responding favorably to the appeals of the Sheriff of Allegheny county by sending troops to the latter's assistance, but these criticisms have made no impression on him. He insists that he has simply performed his constitu tional duty, and that he has many pre cedents for his cautious action. Governor Hartranft while in office was always careful to see that the civil power hadbeen ex hausted belore he precipitated troops on riotous communities, and he told tiovernor Pattisonafter the latter had begun his first term that it was easier to getthe militia into active service than it was to get it out. "Precedent Followed by Practice. The present Governor had an illustration of the truth of this statement in the long retention of the troops in the coke regions to doguard duty.and incidentally to protect landlords in the eviction of their tenants who had rebelled against what they supposed was an invasion of their rights. In this case he Governor had, however, tangible evidence that the civil power had been put to its full test, and that it had proved in adequate to the suppression of disorder. Although only two regiments were called out, the expense to the State was over $35, 000, owing to the 'protracted service the military was required to perlorm. During Governor Pattison's first term there w as a labor disturbance at Bethlehem and demands were made on him for the in terposition of the military. The Governor declined, because the emergency had not arisen to justifv an appeal to the war power of the Slate. The civil authorities, finding that the appeal for troops was in vain, organized against the disorder by swearing in a large number of deputy sheriffs and peace was restored. Beaver Refusals Numerous. During Governor Beaver's incumbency several appeals for troops were refused for the same reason that has impelled Gov ernor Pattison not to invoke their aid at Homestead. Judge Paxson's decision, holding Allegheny county liable for dam ages incurred by the railroad riots of 1877, strongly sustains the position of the Gov ernor it his interpretation of it be correct The duty of the Sheriff of a county in case of a public outbreak is very clearly laid down in that deliverance from the bench. The Governor to-night declared that he had no telegram nor letter to show that there was any truth in the report that judges ot Allegheny county had requested him to send troops to Homestead. Humphrey D. Tate, private secretary to the Governor, at midnight said, concerning the report that Colonel Uorman Smith's regiment was virtually under arms: "There is not a word of truth in it." ONLY FOB TAEQET PBACTICE. ir Cartridges tVero Sent They Are the Usual Summer Shipment. The report that 25,000 or 30,000 rounds of ammunition had been shipped yesterday to the various National Guard organizations in this vicinity created quite a stir. A DIS PATCH representative, after a long search, found an officer of the X. G. P. who con sented to be interviewed. He said tne shipment of ammunition had nothing to do with the present trouble at . Homestead. About this time of the year it is the custom to send to each company the amount of ammunition necessary for target practice and if any has been sent in the past day or two it is for that purpose. "Then you are absolutely certain that no ammunition has been sent to the local regi ments for ne at Homestead?" was asked. "That is my candid opinion," said he. Chicago Indlgnntion Meeting. Chicago, July a A circular has been issued railing a mass meeting of workers to be helJ in this city to-morrow "to protest against the outrages committed by Pinker tons at Homstead." The circular is signed by the Arbeiterbund, Southside; German Debating Clubs 1 and 2, English Debating Club, International "Workingmen's Associ ation and the Bohemia Arbeiter Buildings Verein. FRIENDLY AID OFFERED. Telegrams Tendering Asslatanoe Four In From the East and West Sympathetic Organizations Recommend the Workers to Hold the FOrt Greetings Trom Kindred Onions. The people of Homestead were in good spirits yesterday. Telegrams of congratula tion on their success in repelling the inva sion of the Pinkertons poured in and with each telegram the hopes of ultimate success reached a point that could scarcely have" been deemed possible 24 hours before. These messages of encouragement came from the Atlantic to the foothills of the Bockies. They were read in the headquarters of the locked-out workmen and their effect was magical. They represented the good-will wishes and offers of financial assistance from at least 60,000 workers. "Hold the fortl" was the magnetic slogan from the Builders' Trades Council of Chi cago, and it was taken up and sounded from end to end of the little borough. There is not a resident of Homestead -whose sym pathies are not with the men who are fight ing for a principle as well as bread and butter, and the merchants and tradesmen are imbued with all the feeling and the enthusiasm of the workmen. Their inter ests are, it might be said, identical, and the elation of the one is the delight of the other. Early yesterday forenoon a worker in discussing the situation stated that Car negie, Fnck & Co. might in time succeed in starving the men into submission, but the telegrams contained such golden prom ises of pecuniary aid that even this possi bility is looked upon as beyond considera tion for the present at least. One of the most cheering messages was from Chicago: Hugh O'Donnell, Striken1 Headquarters, Home stead. Pa: Sib The Builders' Trades Council, which represents 20,000 organized men engaged In the building trades In Chicago, tenders hearty congratulations on the manly stand taken by the Homestead strikers and earn estly hopes they will be successful In the struggle now pending. If necessary call Tor financial aid at once. Hold the fort at all Hazard. Tours fraternally, J. O'CoTfHEtL, President, H. "Watsoit, Secre tary, B. T. CL, or Chicago. Another message was perfumed with the pine laden air of the snow-capped Bock ies. Its terseness was characteristic of the rugged men of the "West It was dated Deadwood, S. D., and read: Hugh O'Donnell. Homestead. Pa. The Black Hills Trades Assembly No. W9 and the Deadwood Assembly No. 217 send greetings and heartfelt sympathy to you all in yonr stni-rcle for the light. Feed Zirp, En. Kidd, M. W. No. 217. M. W. No. 69. It followed closely on the message from Chicago and gave the men an inkling of the widespread interest being taken in them. Then a star in the East shed a ray ot hope and encouragement upon the borough. The men of little Bhody, always in the van, and breathing the bracing air of the broad At lantic sent a greeting. It was dated Provi dence, and read: limb. O'Donnell, John Pnrman and Others: The workers of Rhode Island send greet ing to their brothers in Homestead. Union forever. Euode Island Central Labor TJircoir. "With such encouragement the men feel that they will gain a victory over Carnegie, Frick & Co. MILLMEN ON GUARD. All the "Railroads Being Closely "Watched for Trains Bearing Pinkertons Train Men in Symoathr frith the "Workers and Promise Timely Warning. I The mill workers at "Woods' Bun have organized a watch service, and are guard ing the tracks of the Pennsylvania Com pany to see that no trains bearing Pinker ton men is permitted to come into the city. They say that they have arrangements with the Order of Bailway Trainmen to send them news of the coming of such a train. The mill men in Woods' Bun are idle, and they are a determined set of men. There are about 1,200 of them, of whom 800 are employed In the various mills of the Oliver Iron and Steel Company and the Oliver and Boberts "Wire Company. The others are workmen of the Pork Honse mill of the Pittsburg Forge and Iron Company. These mills are closed down, and the men are temporarily out of wort They are organized into various lodges of the Amalgamated Association. Many of them are said to be in Homestead to as sist the workmen there to hold their ground. Those who have remained at home have, through their lodge organizations, formed a defense committee, composed of three men from each local lodge. This committee has posted guards at various points along the tracks of "the Pittsburt, Ft. "Wayne and Chicago Bailroad and the Cleveland and Pittsburg Bailroad. These men .are taking eight-hour turns and can call out a large body of men in a short time. The Bailway Trainmen are affiliated with the Amalgamated Association in the Amer ican Federation of Labor. Every brake man of the roads is in sympathy with the men at Homestead. If a Pinkerton train is brought from any point on either of the Pennsylvania Company's lfties it will not get into Allegheny City as quietly and easily as he train did last Tuesday night. "Word will be wired bv the trainmen to the Committee at Woods' Bun and an effort will be made to stop the train at the entrance to the city. Express trains or specials do not stop at Woods' Bun sta tion, but such a train, if it conveys Pinker ton men, wonld be flagged. Ihe mill men there believe that another effort will be made to get Pinkerton guards into the Homestead mills by sending large forces from different directions at the same time. They say they will take care of the two roads running into Allegheny from the "West, and they expect mill men in other sections of the city to guard the approaches by other lines. PINKEBTOKS AT CINCIHHATL An Organizer There ITho Has Been In Pittsburg Strikes Before. Cincinnati, July 9. Special' It has been a rumor here for 24 hours that special agents of Carnegie and the Pinkertons were in the city on some secret mission. There was, however, until to-day a lack of specific information and provable statements. To night it can be asserted as a fact that one of Pinkerton's most cunning men, a man who has already had experience with Pittsburg strikes, is In the city, and has been here for 36 hours at least. This man is A. P. Geisler. During the strike at Allegheny Bessemer Steel "Works in 1889 Geisler organized and directed the armed private force that was conspicuous at that time. In July of the same year he was active in recruiting the standing army that did duty at Homestead, a strike having occurred there. Geisler has conducted his work here with the greatest secrecy, and it is not quite certain whether he is enlisting Pinkertons or securing non union men for the Homestead works. The best information is that up to the present time he has merely studied the field and laid plans, though it is said he has already sent a dozen men to some rendezvous out side the city. He will be closely watched by union men here. A Slant-Down Caused by the Blot. Kansas City, July 9. The Kansas City Bolt and Nut "Works have closed down, and will not reopen until the result of the Carnegie lockout is known. One hundred men are thrown out of work. Lancaster Cheers for Homestead. Lancaster, July 9. Diehl Lodge, No. 101, Amalgamated Association, this after noon passed resolutions condemning the Pinkerton agency and the detectives con cerned in the Homestead troubles. They indorsed the Governor's action in refusing to call out the troops. CONFERENCE CONTINUED. Pittsburg Mannfaotnreri tVlll Meet the Wage Committee To-Morrow Afternoon and an Effort Will Be Hade to Adjust Their Difficulties. The Pittsburg manufacturer will hold another conference with the "Wage Commit tee of the Amalgamated Association to morrow. The officials of the 'Association will not discuss what has been accomplished at the recent meetings with the manufac turers, nor will they make any predictions relative' to the probable outcome. Both President "Weihe and Secretary Madden say it is a good sign to see the two committees willing to dis cuss matters. The manufacturers are equally reserved upon the subject and will not commit themselves in any way, but it is the prevailing belief among those indirectly interested that there will be a satisfactory settlement before the end of the ensuing week. A number of workmen from this city and Homestead congregated in the rooms of the Amalgamated Association on Smithfield street last evening. It, was reported that they were discussing the Homestead trouble, and were holding a session to settle npon some plan by which to settle the difficulty be tween the Carnegie Steel Company and their locked-out workmen by arbitration. "When asked if this was true, . Secretary Madden would neither affirm nor deny that such was the case. The officials of the Amalgamation were much pleased yesterday upon receiving three new signers to the "Western scale for 1892-3. The'firstone was the Ohio Falls Iron "Works. They forwarded the wage list signed in the regular form yesterday morning. The other two were the Colum bus Iron "Works, which also includes the P. Hayden Saddlery Hardware Company and the Oliver and Boberts Wire Company. The Ohio Falls Company is located at New Albanv, Ind. The works contain 15 single puddling furnaces, four heating fur naces and three train of rolls. The product is principally bridge, bar, plow and stay bolt iron. The annual capacity is 10,000 net tons and employment is given to 150 to 180 men. The Columbus Iron "Works, situated at Columbus, O., has a large plant which was built in 1854. The works comprise 2 single and 7 double puddling furnaces, 4 heating furnaces and 4 train of rolls; The product is merchant bars, light T rails and iron for harness and saddlery work. All kinds of chains are also manufactured. The annual capacity on a single turn is 11,000 net tons. Emplovment is given to 150 men. The Oliver & Boberts' "Wire Bod Mill is at No. 801 Bingham street, Southside, Pitts burg. The works were built in 1884 and first put into operation June 12 of the same year. The company has four heating fur nacesand fonr train of rolls. The product in wire rods amounts to 50,000 net tons every year. The wire department manu factures wire of all kinds and wire nails. It has 132 machines, the capacity of which is 60,000 net tons of drawu wire, 20,000 net tons of barbed wire fencing, etc., and 600, 000 kegs of nails. LABOR TO HAVE AN ARMY. Chicago Trades Unions May Charter mili tary Companies to light Pinkertons. Chicago, July 9. According to state ments by Secretary Burns, of the Building Trades Council, a movement has begun here to organize military bodies from the ranks ' of labor organizations, the avowed purpose being to wage war on Pinkertons whenever the latter are brought into use in strikes or lockouts. Secretary Burns declined to say whether armed men would be sent to Home stead to assist the strikers. He declared a charter from the State would be applied for. "I am thoroughly in earnest when I say that the labor organizations of Chicago should send an armed body to Homestead to protect the' strikers' rights," said Hugh McCormick, State Organizer of Carpenters' Council. "We certainly have as much right to arm and equip ourselves as have the Pinkertons. If any barrier is placed to our entrance into Pennsylvania then we could insist that the same course be pur sued hereafter with the Pinkertons." "That stuff and nonsense is a libel upon honorable workmen," said William A. Pink erton, referring to report of the proposed formation of workmen s anti-Pinkerton mili tary companies. The idea that they should form companies of semi-militia and nrenare to fight those hired to protect property! Why, that would be anarchistic. No man with his senses would ever consent to such a scheme." The Band Assisted. The Montooth Band kindly volnnteered its services for the exercises during the burial of the two dead strikers at Home stead Friday. It was assisted by the Ex celsior Band, and the two very materially assisted in the impressive ceremonies. FISHXBS 00 TRAVELING. They Seek Forests Where the Finny Tribe May Be Lured to Destruction. The Keystone Fishing Club have com pleted all their arrangements for their Western trip." Hon. M. B. Lemon has picked the ground, and the club will leave on July 31. This is the only club organized in this vicinity that makes a special feature of grayling fishing. Trout has been their hobby, but the wilds of Pennsylvania do not provide the game fish of Indian river. Grayling lying in the cold pools of Northern "Michigan entice from their homes during the days of the dog star Hon. M. B. Lemon, J. S. Prayette, Geo. King, Captain of No. 3 fire company, 'Squire McMasters, J. S. Larkins, Presi dent of the club: J. S. Boyle, E. S. Boyle and a number of others, who leave the heat, dust and grind of county offices for a week on the streams in the primeval forest QUAY AGAIN IK THE HABNE83. The Senator Reported to Have No Resent ment Toward the President. Philadelphia, July a Special. Senator Quay has announced to some of his intimate friends in this city that he intends to give all the assistance in his power to the Bepublican National Committee during the coming campaign. Among those to whom the Senator has talked about his course in the campaign is David Martin, the leader of the combine in Philadelphia and member of the National Committee from Pennsyl vania. Mr. Martin has been in conference with Mr. Quay several times since the Minne apolis Convention. It is said the Senator holds no resentment toward the President A 8011 AGAINST NEW TOBK For Allowing a Negro to Be Lynched Within the State's Borders. NewYoek, July 9. SparfoZ, Lawyer Euf us L. Perry has been instructed by the relatives of Bobert Lewis, the negro lynched at Port Jervis on June 2 last for assault on Miss Lena McMahon, to take proceedings against the State of New York for criminal negligence. They claim $10, 000 damages. A fund is being raised among law-abiding citizens ot Port jervis to pay the expenses of the action. Lawyer Perry says the trial will take place in the United States Court in about a month, and the papers will be served upon Governor Flower next week. The Clnbs to Change Their Name. New YoRfc, July a Special Begard ing Mr." Cleveland's refusal to permit his wife's name to be used, Mrs. Ormtby says that the clubs will not disband, but they will change their name. THE PITTSBURG- DISPATCH," SUNDAY,"' JULY 10, 1892. ALL T By Several Powder Mill Ex plosions in Quick Sue- ' cession Near Town. FELT 80 MILES DISTANT. More Than Score of Chinamen and Three Whites in the Rivers. FLAMES IGNITE THE MAGAZINES. The Detonations Break Windows Over a Large Fart of the State. THE WORK OF EE8CDE DANGEROUS IET. Sax Francisco, July9. At 9:23 o'clock this morning this city was shaken from end to end by a terrific explosion. What it was or where it occurred no one could tell. Be fore the people had recovered another ex plosion, fully as severe as the first, again shook buildings and caused windows to rattle. People began to realize that only the ex plosion of a powder mill could have pro duced a shock of that nature. This ex planation had hardly been arrived at when at 9:30 there occurred a terrific explosion that shattered windows all over town, blew in skvlights, broke plate glass on Montgom ery avenue, California street, Montgomery street, Kearney strret and other thorough fares and caused people to rush into the streets as though a convulsion was about to tumble all the buildings about their ears. The consternation was still at its height when there followed two more shocks, little less severe than the terrific one which had just been felt Glass rattled into the streets all over the oity, and not a few buildings, according to their inmates, came near col lapsing. Looklns for Buildings to Collapse. Men in the tower of the fire alarm station were sure that the structure was going to collapse. At the Palace Hotel there was great fear among the guests, and all over the city there was a feeling of alarm. The intensity of the shock can be appreciated when it was known that it was distinctly felt at Sacramento, 80 miles distant, and that windows were cracked at Napa and other points along the bay shore, 25 miles from the scene of the explosion. Along the east side of San Francisco bay are a number of large powder manufactories which have been scenes of periodical ex plosions in which a number of lives have been lost At Highland, about half a mile from West Berkeley and north of Berkeley and Oakland, are located the works ot the Giant Powder Company, consisting of chemical works, mixing and packing houses, five large buildings in all, together with three large powder magazines and a number of small ones, and it was here that the ex plosion occurred this morning. The explosion began in the nitro-glycerine works, and the concussion soon caused an explosion in one of the magazines. A Fire Among the Alngazlnes. Flames also broke ont to add tq the dan ger, and though a wrecking train had promptly been sent from Oakland, the ef forts of the crew were confined to a large extent to keeping off the great crowds that pressed forward to the scene; for within 200 yards of the flames, unknown to many, was a magazine containing 300 tons of black powder, the explosion of which would have caused terrible fatality. The work of gathering the remains of the dead and caring for any who might have es caped from the flames and ruins was pushed forward as rapidly as possible, but the scene was one of such confusion and danerer that the work was slow at the best The flames from the burning packing and mixing houses were indescribably fierce, driving the crowds back repeatedly. Chinamen were huddled together in little knots, with scorched faces and hands. Their suffering was intense. Even surgeons were pre vented from passing the guards, for the largest of the black powder magazines lay just over the brow ot the hill, and flames from the burning wreckage were creeping nearer and nearer from top of the hill. Just about the magazine could be seen evidences of the explosion. ' 9 The Giant Slagxzloe the First to Go. On the western slope the scattered tim bers qf the giant powder house were blaz ing furiously, while a little yellow stream, trickling down toward the bay, showed where the contents of the acid tanks had emptied themselves. All the mixing and packing houses of the black powder depart ment and the sulphur mill were in ashes. The damage to the black powder works alone will amount to over $75,000. The very first explosion that occurred caused the giant powder magazine to go up. The black powder mills lay directly in the path ot the explosion, and burning brands were heaped upon the already wrecked buildings. Almost before the "frightened Chinamen could collect their senses, the powder in the black mills exploded. It was for a long time impossible to gain any idea of the number of lives lost- The managers declined to give out any particu lars, and, as most of the men employed were Chinese, the names were not obtaina ble. However, an estimate was made at 1 o'clock that there were 104, of whom 101 were Chinamen, but there was reason to be lieve that that estimate was far in excess of the actual number. Only two bodies of Chinamen were found up to this evening, but it is believed that several others lost their lives. A Cottle of Acid Does the Mischief, The cause of the explosion is said to have been the upsetting of arbottle of acid in the office, which set fire to the building. Early this afternoon no one would approach the magazine which had not exploded, and which contained over 300 tons of giant pow der and dynamite. Fortunately, however, the fire kept away from the main magazine. Three white men who were working in the nitro-glycerine honse were killed. They were John Bowe, Wallace DIckerson and Charles Gnberlige. Their bodies were found. The bead eueineer ot the glycerine house was blown 20 feet and knocked sense less. The first explosion gave the men in other departments warning, and they ran in time to escape. A boy named Borchero .was blown through the roof of one of the buildings. He will die. The body of a Chinaman was found on the railroad track half a mile from the works. The remains of a Chinese boy, frightfully mangled, were found near the scene. John Farley, a workman, walking near the mix ing house, was blown into the bay, but swam out The bodies of the three white men were found in the debris, terribly mangled. The Havoc Among Windows. One of the most striking features . of the explosion was the extent of damage in the way of broken windows that it caused in this city, 12 miles from the scene. The offi cers of the Giant Powder Company went to the scene after the explosion occurred. As they saw the wreck of nearly every structure, they, expressed gratification at the extremely small loss of lite, considering the terrific foroe ot the explosions and the Targe number of men employed. They say Jt is almost impossible to estimate the pecuniary loss, but $200,000 will probably be the out side figure. The San Franoisco Chemical Works, owned by Egbert Jndson and J. L. N. Shepard, were almost completely de stroyed, and their loss is not far from 1100,000. The latest report received this evening show that It has been definitely ascertained RISCD SHAKEN that five persons lost tbfeir lives, three white and two Chinese. It is believed this is the extent of the fatalities. A number ot Chi nese and several white persons were more or less seriously injured. It is believed the damage in this city from the breaking of glass will reach 910,000. HIS BESIGNATI0N PINAL. Mr Campbell Bays He Doesn't Know Who Will Snceeed Htm as Chairman. W. J. Campbell, of Illinois, the short lived Chairman of the Bepublican party, was on the limited last evening returning to Chicago. Mr. Campbell is a large, fine looking man with very quiet manners. His style is mucli like Senator Quay's rather secretive. Mr. Campbell said his resignation was final. "When I accepted the position," he re marked, "it was conditional, and my friends understood itjn that way. I found that my business would not permit me to do the work." "Who will be yonr successor?" "I don't know. I came East on a busi ness trip, and have not been giving any at tention to politics." "It is thought here that Clarkson will be the man." "I have heard sueh talk myself, but I don't know any more about it than you do. It has been said that re-forming the lines would injure the partv. I don't think so. The people in the West who imagine the Democrats can carry Illinois are very much mistaken. I am confident that President Harrison will be re-elected." Mr. Campbell asked numerous questions about the Homestead trouble. He said it was outrageous to say that politios has any thing to do with it He does not believe that the present labor difficulties will injure the party. "FIBST SSA8H0BE EXGUBSION. Good Inquiries for Bates to Atlantic City at tho B. Tt O. Office. The first of the popular excursions to At lantic City will be rnn by the B.'& O. road next Thursday, July 14. Division Pas senger Agent E. D. Smith is at the shore now making arrangements for the excursion ists, and taking a few. days' rest The time has been extended from 10 to 12 days. The inquiries for tickets are good, and the agents expect to have a big crowd. The boardwalk at Atlantic City, destroyed in the recent fire, has been repaired. A party consisting of Postmaster Mc Kean, his sister, Miss Agnes McKean, Mrs. Penny and Henry Stewart, the oil man, left for Atlantic City last Friday. Mr. McKean expects to spend the month of July at the seashore, but will return to the city for a day or so every week to attend the business that requires his personal attention. THE FIBE BECOBD. Jarnoft, Poland One hundred houses, sev eral churches and a law court. Bethany, Mo. The largest part of the business section of the town. Loss, $100,000. Minneapolis McMnllan ft Co-'s sawmill in the heart or the milling district. Origin un known. Loss, $90,000; insurance, $50,000. The mill was running at the time. Timothy Guard, the watchman, is missing. Christlansand, Norway Half of the best part of the town is In ashes, including 356 private and pnblio buildings; also large saw mills and timber yards. Only tho walls of the fortifications arc standing. Loss, $3,500, 000. Indianapolis The lounge and upholstered goods factory of Otto Stecchan & Co. dam aged $20,000. partly covered by insurance. During the fire August Gruvenltz, the fore man of the factory, was prostrated by heart disease and died in a few .minutes. Hamburg The Lanj-es Granarch were damaged by lire to the extent of $330,000. The flames spread to a number ot houses in the vicinity. One ot the buildings, owned by Fran Donner, contained many valuable works or art and a rare library, which were destroyed. Biwahlc A lire practically destroyed this new town, whioh Is located nt the Iron mines of the Cincinnati, Blwnhie, Canton and Mc Kinley companies on the Mesaba range. The camps of the Hamilton Ore Company, which employ 200 men, wre destroyed, as well as the buildings of the Cincinnati Ore Com pany, three stores, ten saloons and several other business houses and dnellings. .Loss fully $50,000; insurance small. The work of rebuilding has begun. PEOPLE C0HTHO AITD GOING. Superintendent of Police Boger O'Mara went to Philadelphia last evening to see his little daughter, who Is being treated by an occulist. H. L. Kurtz, of Leisenring, and D. Doren, General Superintendent of Construc tion ot the Western Union, are at the An derson. E. M. Grant, of Morgantown, and Swithin C. Shortlldie, principal of the Media Academy, are stopping at the Mononganela House. James A. Manes, of Kittanning, and John Downey, of Johnstown, ak stopping at me ac James iiocol. Silas M.Hathawav, of Wheeling, and Edward Dambuch, of 'Evans City, are at the Central Hotel. W. B. McKenna and John Wilson, of "Washington, are registered at the St. Charles. 8H0BTBT0BIEB OF CITY LIFE. JoH-f McGek, who claimed to be a "strong man" who Could break Iron bars and ho rse shoes, was arre sted last night for creating a disturbance at 25 Grant street Albert Lattait, 6 years old, was run over by a carriage at Penn avenue and Twenty seventh street last evening and severely bruised. Joseph Waltoit, of Park avenue, fell from a Pcnn avenue car last night and broke an arm and lecelved a bad cut on tne head. RIVER NEWS AND NOTES. Louisville Items The Stage of Water and the Movements of Boats. 'SPECIAL TBLEORAMS TO THE DISPATCH. 1 L0UISVILLX( July 9. Business good. 'Weather cloudy. River falling very slowly, with 6 feet 3 inches on the falls, 11 feet 7 Inches in the canal and 13 feet 3 Inches below. The John K. Speed Is due up from Memphis. The Gate City left for tho Big Sandy last night. The Ohio will pass down for Memphis to-morrow morning from Cincinnati. Departures For Cincinnati, Big Sandy: for Car rollton. City of Vevay; for Evanavllle, James Guthrie. vrhat.TJpper Gan- Show. Alleghext JtmcTioi River 4 feet 7 Inches and falling. Clear and warm. The News From Below. ' WHXsxiua-Itlver 7 feet and falling. Departed Iron Queen, for Cincinnati; 11. K. Bedford, for Pittsburg. News From the WharC , IT takes six days to make the trip to and from Cincinnati. The C. "W. Bachelor went ont to "Wheeling yes terday at noon. Tux Congo. Captain Mclntyre, was In and out yesterday at 4 o'clock. The Conrler will be In from Wheeling to-day. She leaves at 7 o'clock. THE Germanla, Captain Jacobs, was out for Mor gantown at 3 o'clock yesterday. William Bbookhakt and Aaron McLaughlin were the pilots on the outgoing Congo. Staor of water. 3 feet ft inches. Rlvtr falling. Below Davis Island dam. 6 feet 4 Inches. The Elizabeth, with Captain Boyd in command, left yesterday for Elizabeth and way points. The repairs on the Scotia have been colbp'eted, and sbe will leave next Tuunday, having lost one trio. ' UAFTAIX McIxttxe, on his last trip with the Congo, was accompanied by his wife and daughter, Lottie. The Eeytone State is due from Cincinnati to morrow. She arrlvad at Wheeling at S o'clock this morning. THE water in the river Is falling so rapidly that it may become necessary to raise the wickets at Davis Island dam in a short time. ,1 n Allegheny Boy Killed. Wabhihqtoi-, Pa., July 9. Special. Word was received here to-day announcing the fatal fall of Thomas Kelly, son of A. J. Kelly, of Allegheny, from a trestle on the Balti more and Ohio Railroad Thursday evening. Young Kelly was in the employ of the Pitts burg Stone Company, and was perfecting a fill a few miles west of Washington, together with a number of other workmen. In some way or other the lad lost his balance and fell oVer'the side of the trestle. His re mains have been shipped to Allegheny for interment. A CITY IN FUMES Churches, Palaces and Parlia ment Buildings Involved in the Buin at NEWFOUNDLAND CAPITAL Fifteen Thousand People Homeleas, $20,000,000 in Asbes, and. THE BIG FIRE IS STILL RAGING. Telegraph Company Headquarters Driven From Place to Place. 1 LARGE LOSS OF LIFE IS PROBABLE HALIFAX, N. 8., July 9. Forty-six years and one month ago to-day a fire broke out in St Johns, the capital of Newfound land, that destroyed a great part of the city. Damage was done amounting to 1,000,000 and several lives were lost in the flames. Yesterday afternoon a fire broke out in St Johns that threatens to far exceed in extent of money damage and loss of lite that of the disastrous conflagration of 1346. Abont 4 o'clock a house on XiongfHiU was discovered to he on fire. Owing to a south west wind the fire spread to an adjoining building. Desperate efforts were made to stay the progress of the fire, but it was soon seen that these would prove fruitless. Most of the houses en Long's 1111 were very old wooden ones, and they caught fire and burned with great rapidity. Large burning brands were caught up by the wind and car ried to the roofs of other structures, which were soon burning furiously. It was seen that the fire department was helpless, and the residents in the path that the fire was destined to take began to remove their por table household effects and valuables. A New Methodist College- Burned. It is feared these people lost their lives by their foolhardiness in returning to their homes when the flames were close upon them. "While these dwelling houses were burning unhindered, it was found that the new Methodist College was on fire. Efforts were made to save this building, but they were fruitless. The college was the. educational headquarters of the Methodists is Newfoundland. By this time the wind was blowing a gale and'the fire was spreading with terrible rapidity. Buildings situated some distance from the burning strnctures caught fire from the burning embers and were destroyed without a hand being raised to save them. The firemen and the populace were com pletely paralyzed, and the fire did its work of destruction without stay. It was now growing dark and the scene was a magnificent and appalling one. Building after building caught fire. The whole city was as light as day. The roar of the flames was terrible, and the heat was so intense that it was impossible to get anywhere near the burning buildings. Men, women and children ran about in terror, and thieves, taking advantage of the contusion, entered houses that had been deserted bytheir occu pants and stole whatever they could, lay their hands on. Several Maj-nlflcpnt Building Destroyed. The, Masonic Temple, Orange Hall, the Boman Catholic Cathedral an'd Bishop's palace, St, Patrick's Hall, the English Cathedral, the Athenieum, the Kirk, the Commercial Bank, the Union Bank, the Atlantic Brewery, the Atlantic Hotel and Jjinoerg s brewery, an leu prey to the flames. The English Cathedral was a mag nificent structure, considered to be the finest piece ot Gothic architecture on this continent It was yet imcomplete, though it had been SO years in building. Nearly all these buildings were in the center of the city. In addition to these the court honse, police headquarters and the Government Savings Bank were destroyed, as was also the Presbyterian Church and the office of the Telegram. The flames were now raging with increasing vigor in the direction ot the water front, in a very short time eating np the warehouses along the wharves. The shipping lying at the wharves had been warned of its danger, and the crews of the various vessels hastily took their craft out side the harbor. On one side of the bay are the steam seal oil iactories and warehouses. It was feared these building would catch fire and that the dry dock and marine railroad would be de stroyed. All Outside Communication Cut OH, The fire burned out the telegraph office, hence for a time' all communication with the outer world was cut ofC This morning the telegraph officials established a tem porary office in, what they considered a safe part of the city, andiurtb'er details were re ceived. These later dispatches stated that the fire had raged all night, and threatened to de stroy the whole city. It is known positive that one man and six cliildceu have per ished, but it is thought that when the t er rible excitement subsides it will be found that the loss of life is much greater. A later dispatch states that the Parlia ment buildings have been destroyed, and that at the time the dispatch was sent fully GOO buildings had been burned. Many of these were dwelling houses, and their occu pants have been compelled to seek refuge in the fields. The military authorities have furnished them with as many tents as possi ble, and the civil authorities are doing everything in their power to alleviate the distress. Many have lost everything, and imDerative calls have been made UDon char ity in their behalf. This morning the fire communicated to the seal oil factories. The whole southside of the city is burning. A large fire is com ing down'the Fresh Water Valley, throwing the whole population of St. Johns in an agony of despair, seeing before them the probably complete extinction of their city. The FIines Matt a Clean Sweep. From Brandy Bankins to Signal Hill the only buildings standing are the Union Bank, the Boman Catholic cathedral and college and the Devon Bow Bailway depot About 600 houses are alreadv burned. The loss is thought to be about 6,000,000. Upon learning of the terrible conflagra tion, the Mayor called a meeting of citizens to take steps to provide relief. In conse quence of his call, a large number of citi zens assembled at the Mayor's office to-day, A committe was appointed, and its members immediatly purchased '4,000 worth of provisions and lumber. The steamer Ulunda will sail hence this evening for St Johns with the committee's purchases on board. Her cargo consists of 20 chests of tea, 275 barrels , of flour, 100 pounds of cornmeaL 150 pounds of biscuits, 60 barrels, ot pork, 500 purcheons ot molasses, 35,000 spruce boards, 150 tents and 1 marquees, to be used to shelter the people rendered homeless. The military and naval authorities have also sent a lot of tents and canvass. A public meeting will be held Monday next to establish more general relief. Gov ernor Daly -and. Archbishop O'Brien this morning telegraphed to the Newfoundland Government a message of sympathy. Ad miral Hopkins is co-operating with the city authorities and is holding the fast cruiser Magicienne in readiness to transport sup plies. H. M. S. Blake sails for St Johns to-night Sbe will probably reach there in 21 -hours. At 7:10 to-night telegraphic communica tion with St Johns was restored. The first dispatch received after the wires' were again in working order stated that the loss by the fir U jjaoed at $20,000,000. LAST REDUCTION SALE OF THIS SEASON. We areJ bound NOT TO CARRY OVER any Spring and Summer Suitings and Trouserings. For two weeks, commencing MONDAY, JULY n, we will make to .order any suit in our stock for 920. TWENTY D0LI& III And any pair 55 Our stock of Suitings is replete with the choicest goods in Plain and Fancy Worsteds, worth from $28 to $45. Cassi-J meres, Cheviots, Checks, Plaids, eta Our stock of Trouserings; comprises all the latest novelties of this season,. in light and1 dark colors, narrow and wide stripes, checks, plaids, etc. THIS SALE IS Give us a trial and be convinced what a nice, stylish and good fitting suit we will give you for the sum of f Tn Fit guaranteed or no sale. Store open Saturday evening till 9 o'clock. TBE TTBATHKR. ' For West Virginia and Western Fennsyhanta: -Oen-eraVv Fair During Sunday, Followed oy Local Hunccrt Sunday Sight or Monday. For Ohio: Generally Fair During funday, FcUowsdby Xmcaf Shoicers Sunday Night or Monday. Comparative Temperature. PrrrenniJO, July 9. The United States Sig nal Service officer in this city furnishes the following 1 V""""""J Jul 9, 1S3U O txv ea Ham ... ia ... 2TM 7 nt ... 8PM " O W July 9. sun. o SAX 11AM ... KX T7 ITM S srM 8a SPM 7T IlliriUirsi AfD TiAI2TAI.t Maximum temn 83Ranj-e , Minimum temp GSl Ita.lura.ll llun temp 70.51 A Colored Woman Win-. 8100,000. ElCHMOjrD, "Va., July 9. The Virginia Court of Appeals, at Wytheville, has re fused a rehearing of the case of Betty Lewis, the colored woman in whose, favor that tribunal recently rendered a decision by which she gets over 5100,000, piven to her by her white father. This action is a final ity in the matter. The plaintiff was the natural daughter of W. Thomas, a white re tired merchant, who died here a few years ago, and whose personal property she claimed by oral gift. Ocran Stramithlp Arrivals. Steamer. Where From. Destination. Roman Boston M London. City of Chester-New Vork London. Frlesland New York London. Umbrla New York London. Canada New York London. FuertBlmarck.NewYork Hambnr-f. Mlclilfran London Baltimore. Ohio Philadelphia Queenstown. Amsterdam Rotterdam New York.- Britannic Llrerpool New York. Danla Hamburg New York. Island ropennngen New Yok. Kprmannla Hamburg New York. We clean and press a suit of clothes in 12 hours by our new quick process. This is done only by ('has. Pieiier, tho Men's Cloth ing Cleaner, 413 Smithfleld street, Pittshurj-. 100 Federal street, Allegheny. Tela. 1304 and S469. ttsu Are you too fat? MARIENBAD Reduction Pills, The original and ssfa Cure for Obesity Bednction of 2 to 6 lbs. Sx week without any convenience. Gnaran- teeaaoaoiateiynannless. Inslston having the right kind: see that the name H. Hudnct, Chemist, nronrietor. Q2K n-nrf- way.N. Y., is on erer bottle and label. TRADEMARK. Fries. fori bottles. sufficient for 6 weeks' treatment, or f3Si per bottle. Miss Vera Mead. 55 West 35th St., New York, writes: 'I hare lost S3 pounds and ,1 J inches in waist measure, and am now la the most perfect health.11 Mr.W. K. Miles, 38 Park Row.New York. writes. "Mr decrease at the end of 23 days is 30 pounds, and 1 hare not felt to well in 17 Tears." No Starvation or Partine;. (send for Mr. Hndnut's pamphlet on "Obesltr." Special depots for Pills and Pamphlets: JOS. FLEMING SON. W. P. MARXSOLT. F.H. EGOKB3ASON. J. T. H'KJUf HAS. jaU-MrrTTtHI sMPj-j 8f3BBKi'W HEUf ADTRTlSEElTSt. ri ' of Pants for Jtt IT HAS GffKlE TOTH! We still have an immense stock of MERCHANT TAILOR - MADE' CLOTHING on hand. In order to! reduce this stock before we com-! mence our rebuilding, we offer it at an j Never before equaled. We will not? quote prices, but ask you to call and: be convinced. All alterations to improve a fit tree.. OPPOSITE CITY HALL. Jytt I defy tho world, to show more Cures oft Catarrh, Cancer, Tape "Worms ana all Blood! Siseaset than I can. BtTRGOON'S SYSTEJl RENOVATOR Is , compound of 19 root3 and herbs that work in, harmony on the human system. It cures sick headache, foul stomach, bad breath.loss or energy and vitality, dizziness rush of' blood to the head, dyspepsia, chills, fever rheumatism, liver and kidney trouble.) cramps, colic and physical weakness inu either sex. For sale at all Drue Stores and 47 OHIO STREET, ALLEGHENY. Office hours, 8 A-ir. until "r.M. Send stampt. for circular and information. DR. J. A. BURG00N, 47 OHIO STREET. JyS-SH nrClfCI ALL KINDS $5 UP, ULOlld. LargeS.zeRoUTops$21U THE FAVORITE FOLDING CHALR, 5 in one; 50 posi tions. A home necessity.Pleases everybody, old or young, sick or welL Lawn and Wheel Chairs and Invalid goods in stock. Discount prices. STEVENS CHAIR CO, NO. S 81XTJ-JX . PITT5BffM. f DOLLARS. 5. F Dote. a. I rvSfSBflsflK aMBpaFl M' ' V iS i .1 1
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