The State Democrat. (Norman, Okla.), Vol. 7, No. 35, Ed. 1 Saturday, November 9, 1895 Page: 1 of 4
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1*1 UIJSIIEI) SEMI-WEEKLY,
vol, 7,
NORMAN, CLEVELAND COUNTY. OKLAHOMA. SATURDAY NOVEMBER i). L893
NO. 35
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NEEW YORK RACKET.
For next week we will show valuable additions to
our fall stock. New Hats and Caps.
A REVELATION IN PRICE!
Men's Gloves, Good if they are cheap in
price. New Dress Goods. Latest in Silk
and Wool mixtures.
Slates and all kinds of school supplies.
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f you are, come to the
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t has already saved the farm-
ers of Cleveland County
Several I lundred Dollars on
then final proof notices, and
is still saving them money.
IT WILL
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I US.
THE RETURNS.
Results of the Elections in Eleven
Stites and One Territory.
REPUBLICANS VICTORIOUS.
They Carry Nine Oat of the Klf en Ntntes,
the Democrats Getting Mississippi and
Virginia—The State Constitu-
tion Carried In Utah.
Kansas City, Mo., Nov. 7.—Returns
of the elections held in eleven states
and the territory of Utah show that
the republicans made clean sweeps in
ull except Mississippi und Virginia.
In Maryland the republicans not only
elected their candidate for governor,
but also secured full control of the leg-
islature, insuring- the sending- of a re-
publican to the United States senate
to succeed Mr. Gibson.
In Kentucky, Hardin, the free silver
democratic candidate for governor on
a sound money platform, was beaten
by the republican nominee by 4,000,
and the legislature is so close that it is
certain that Senator Blackburn will
not be sent back to the senate for an-
other term.
In Ohio, Bushnell, republican, was
elected governor to succeed William
MeKinley, by at least 75,000 plurality.
The legislature is strongly republican,
insuring the election of a republican as
successor to Senator Brice.
In New York the republicans won on
their state ticket by an increased ma-
jority and retained control of the
legislature, but in New York city Tain-
many once more resumed partial con-
trol by a majority of about 40,000.
In Massachusetts Greenhalge, repub-
lican, was re-elected governor by an
increased majority and the legislature
is more strongly republican than ever.
In New Jersey the republicans elect-
ed their candidate for governor aud
have two-thirds of the legislature.
In Nebraska the republicans won
easily. The sound money democratic
faction led its free silver opponents by
a good majority.
In Kansas Judge Martin, republican,
was elected to the supreme court by
an old-time majority.
in Iowa the republicans won by an
increased majority and the legislature
is strongly republican.
In Utah the state constitution was
carried and the republicans have prob-
ably secured the governorship and the
legislature, insuring two republican
United States senators.
In Mississippi returns show that not
more than half of the registered vote
was polled, but the democratic ma-
jority will be about 40,000. The popu-
lists polled only 15 per cent, of the
vote. Ex-Senator McLaurin, free sil-
ver democrat, will be the next gov-
ernor.
In Virginia many counties and anti-
deinocrat elements combined and won
several seats in the next legislature,
but it is still overwhelmingly demo-
cratic. Walton, democrat, author of
the new election law, was defeated for
the state senate.
KEl'T It ACE HORSE*.
Frank Mileham, a Truntrd Employe of the
Top oka Post Office, Short *3,313.
Topkka, Kan., Nov. 7.—Post Office
Inspectors W. E. Cochrane and George
M. Sutton have found a shortage of
£3,313 in the accounts of Frank Mile-
liam, money order clerk in the
Topeka post oflice, who had been
em pi 03* cd in the office for
nine years. The money had
been withdrawn during the last
year and Mileham says it was lost on
race horses. C. W. Ogee, cancelling
stamp clerk, is also implicated in the
shortage and is said to have received
several hundred dollars. Ogee owns a
vace horse.
TOWERS WARN TURKEY.
Armed Joint Intervention Threatened to
Tut a stop to Disorders.
Rome, Nov. 7.—A dispatch received
from Constantinople says that owing
to the recurring disturbance in various
parts of the Turkish empire the ambas-
sadors of the powers went to the porte
separately yesterday and urged that
immediate measures for the restora-
tion of order be taken, declaring that
otherwise the powers, acting in con-
cert, would take their own steps in the
matter. It is added that ambassadors
also requested the Turkish minister
of foreign affairs to state what the
porte intended to do to terminate the
present state of anarchy.
ST. LOUIS IN EARNEST.
Iluslncss Mon of the City Will 1'lead for the
Republican National Convention.
St. Louis, Nov. 7.—The national con-
vention committee of the Business
Men's league of this city, after a con-
sultation with the mayor and govern-
or, resolved last night to appoint a
committee of twenty-five leading citi-
zens to go to Washington December 10
to press the claims of St. Louis for the
republican convention in 1890. Ar-
rangements were made for perfecting
a guarantee to be presented to the na-
tional committee covering all expenses
regardless of amount.
The New Pass Agreement.
Kansas City, Mo., Nov. 7.—Western
passenger lines have been cautioned in
view of the pass agreement adopted
last week at St. Louis to avoid the is-
suance of free or reduced transporta-
tion extending bevound January 1,
1890. All but two of the roa^s not rep-
resented ut the meeting have assented
to the agreement. *
The 1 air Will < ate Settled.
Ran Francisco, Nov. 7.—A local
paper says that the Fair will case lias
Wen settled out of court, and what
promised to he a hitter contest over an
estate valued at $40,000,000 has been
abandoned. T ie estate is said to have
been settled anil the property passed
into the hands of t o various heirs.
Highest of all in Leavening Power.— Latest U. S. Gov't Report
John It (.<• ln'1 Turn
Danvii.i.k, Pi.. Nov. 7.—In the great
race at Reedsville, X. C., between John
R. Gentry and Joe Patchen yesterday
Gentry won in three straights. Time—
2:10, 2:09 and '2:10. Au immense crowd
saw the race.
BOILERS BURST.
The Detroit Journal Office Is Demol-
ished by an Explosion.
MANY DEAD IN THE DEBRIS.
A Number of Persona Miming and Sup-
pos?d to He Under the Itulim—Fire
llreaks Out hikI Adds to tlio
Horror of the Scene.
Detroit, Mich., Nov. 7.—At about 9
o'clock this morning the boilers in the
Journal building, corner of Larned and
Shelby streets, exploded with terrific
force. The portion of the building,
about 40 feet wide, immediately col-
lapsed, burying scores of people in the
ruins. Four dead and several injured
have already been taken out. Shortly
after 9 o'clock the ruins broke out in
flames and the great clouds of stifling
ftmoke seriously impeded the firemen
In their work of rescue. It is posi-
tively known that at the time of the
collapse the stereotypers engaged on
the fifth floor were Michael Ward, Ar-
thur Lynch and James Ross. All three
of them went down in the wreck. In
the third story was the Habbin electro-
type foundry in which there were
some half dozen men. As near
as can be learned there were
from twenty-five to thirty at work in
the building exclusive of those who
may have been injured while passing
on the street. Three men and one
woman were carried into the News of-
fice in a helpless condition, within
three minutes after the terrible explo-
sion. Cries of others could be heard
in the ruins, but as yet the confusion
was too great to secure details.
The portion of the building directly
above the boilers on the first floor was
occupied by the Journal's mailing de-
partment. About five men aud boys
were there at work. In the second
Story was George Hiller's book bindery
in which a couple of men and about a
pcore of girls were employed. All of
these people, men, boys and girls,
were precipitated into the horrible
chaos of ruin and escaping steam.
The fire department was summoned
at once and with the aid of many per-
sons who were attracted to the spot at
once began the work of rescuing the
victims. The large building was cut
cleanly in two from front to rear by a
gap of 40 feet wide, at the bottom of
which is an almost solid pile of tim-
bers, brick and debris, into which the
first hour or two work of search for
bodies made but little progress.
The John Davis company, dealers in
grocers' sundries, occupied the ground
floor and basement of one end of the
building. The firm's list of employes
is not large, but it is doubtful whether
all escaped.
The Journal's mailing department on
the first floor was demolished and
the few employes who were there
at the time are not yet ac-
counted for. At least a dozen persons
are believed to have been at work
in Hiller's book bindery, on the second
floor. Some of those who escaped from
the wreck report that they heard the
screams of some of the bindery girls as
they fell and were pinioned in the
wreck. The fire which is burning un-
derneath makes it probable that some
of the bodies, at least, will be inciner-
ated.
About fifteen minutes after the ex
plosion those standing at the east side
of the wrecked building saw a move-
ment in the rubbish. A hand ap-
peared followed by an arm, and help-
ers ran to the rescue. A moment later
John M. Vintcr, an employe of the
John Davis spice aud mustard mills,
was dragged out. Arthur I). Lynch,
one of the Journal's stereotypers, was
taken from the ruins conscious and is
not seriously hurt. Several others
were later rescued with but slight in-
juries.
H. C. Ivohlbrand, owner of the Kohl-
brand Engraving Co., whose rooms
were on the third floor, said at 11
o'clock that two boys, each about 10
years old, who worked for him, were
in the wreck. They are John Bowman
and Henry Welch.
Those known to be injured thus far
are: Cornelius George, foreman of the
Journal mailing room; Pressman Web-
ber, of the Journal, both legs and arms
broken, supposed to be fatally injured;
Tom Williams, assistant foreman of
the Journal, struck on the head by a
steam pipe, seriously injured; Frank
G. Meinier, artist, seriously cut about
head with glass; Miss Annie O'Don-
noghue, arms broken, taken out un-
conscious; Martin Meyer, advertising
solicitor of the Evening News, badly
cut in neck and head.
At 10:30 the dead body of a young
girl was taken out. A body supposed
to be that of William Dunlap was
dragged out at about the same time.
Thomas Thompson, the engineer, came
Powder
ABSOLUTELY PURE
out ot tile wrcctc paintully l'njurcd.
His clothes were all torn off and blood
was running from a score of cuts. Ho
said that he knew 110 reason for the
explosion and was too excited to talk
coherently.
Tennessee Democratic Himntalllsts.
Nashville, Tenu., Nov. 7.—Tennes*
see Committeeman James M. Head, of
the National Bimetallic league, has
issued a call for a meeting of all the
bimetallist democrats of thin state to
meet in this city 011 the 10th for organ-
ization within the democratic party,
according to the plan adopted by the
league at Washington.
Ex-State Senator Harmon Dead.
IIoldex, Mo., Nov. 7.—Ex-State Sen*
a tor John P. Harmon is dead. Ho had
been a sufferer for the past seven
years with paralysis, and of late years
he had become almost totally helpless.
He was a candidate two years ago for
the oflice of state railroad superintend-
ent.
Coal Mine Apparatus llurned.
Cofkeen, III., Nov. 7.—The headgear
of the coal mine here was burned.
Loss, $120,000; insurance, 47,800. One
hundred and fifty men are out of em-
ployment. The mine is in the hands
oI a receiver, but au effort will be
made to rebuild.
THE NEXT SENATE.
Resume of the Legislative Elections Wlier«
Senators /%r« to He Chosen.
Washington, Nov. 7.— Great interest
was manifested here in the legislative
elections throughout the country, a*
they will materially affect the control
of the United States senate. Up to
yesterday the standing in the senate
was as follows: Republicans, 42; dem-
ocrats, 39; populists, 0; vacant (demo-
crat), 1; total, 88. As the result ol
yesterday's elections the democrats
will lose and the republicans will gain
a senator from Maryland, Kentucky
and Ohio respectively. The other leg-
islative elections do not appear tc
affect the standing in the senate at
Mississippi remains democratic, while
Iowa continues republican. Utah
chooses two Unite 1 States senators for
the first time, but the complexion ol
the legislature is not certain. The
Utah senators take their seats in the
senate shortly af. r congress assem-
bles. The changes in Ohio and Mary-
land will not affect the senate until
March, 1897.
The republican majority in the next
Ohio legislature, as shown by the re-
turns from Ohio, insures the retire-
ment of Senator Brice (dem.) and the
succession of a republican. It appears
to be settled that ex-Gov. Foraker will
be the choice of the legislature, as the
state convention placed his name in
the platform as the senatorial candi-
date.
In Maryland the election of a repub-
lican legislature, the first in many
3'ears, will bring about the retirement
of Senator Gibson and the election of
a republican in his place. The election
of a republican legislature in Iowa was
not unexpected, and it is considered
settled that Senator Allison will be
elected to succeed himself.
The return of a democratic legisla-
ture in Mississippi has been a foregone
conclusion. It will elect a successor to
Senator George. The returns from
New York and New Jersey indicate re-
publican gains. These legislatures
do not elect United States sen-
ators this year, but, as part of legisla-
tures hold over, ti*- present election is
important in influencing these bodies
which will elect successors to Senator
Hill, of New York, and Senator Smith,
of New Jersey, whose terms expire
March 4, 1897.
ern lines will be discussed, and the
Kansas City, Fort Scott it Memphis is
asked to join in the division of busi-
ness on t'.ie percentage basis. The
new tariff westbound, effective No-
vember 17, will be as follows: Missouri
river to Colorado common points—First
class, $1.35; second, SI; third, 80 cents;
fourth, 05 cents; fifth, 50 cents; class
A, 00 cents; class B, 45 cents; class C,
40 cents; class 1), 35 cents, and class E,
HO cents.
Heavy Oklahoma ltalns.
Perry, Ok., Nov. 7.—Since last night
from 4 to 5 inches of rain has fallen
here and throughout Oklahoma terri-
tory. No rain of consequence has
fallen since the middle of July and
water was getting scarce. It fell last
night in torrents, and is still raining
Passenger trains are delayed and
many washouts are reported. It was
reported here this morning that the
long bridge of the Santa Fe over the
South Canadian was wrecked, but this
cannot be verified.
To Foreclose the Grand Island.
Omaha, Neb., Nov. 7.—A case involv-
ing $7,000,000 was decided by Judge
Sanborn in the federal court here yes-
terday. The Central Loan <& Trust
Co., of New York, asked for a decree
in foreclosure against the St. Joseph
Grand Island Railroad Co. for 87,000,-
000 mortgage bonds, and the decree
was granted. There was a great array
of legal talent on hand.
Earthquake In Austria-Hungary.
Berlin, Nov. 7.—A dispatch from
Flume, Austria-Hungary, says that se-
rious earthquake shocks have been fell
in the commune of Grahovo. Wide
fissures have appeared in the ground
and extend over a large territory. Sev«
eral houses collapsed during the sub-
terraneous disturbance, and a general
panic is said to have prevailed among
the inhabitants.
TELEGRAPHIC HKEVITIES.
The annual session of the national
non-partisan W. C. T. U. opened at
Oberlin, 0., 011 the 5th.
George CI ay pool, a lineman, was
killed at Atchison, Kan., by coming in
contact with a live wire.
At Mexico, Mo., recently, Mike BoIh
bett was convicted of abducting Miss
Iielle Butler, aged 18, and sentenced to
the penitentiary. Miss Butler was
afterwards married, and now comes
out with an affidavit saying her testi-
mony was false and that she perjured
herself.
HOLD WOMAN TIIIEF.
A St. Louis Stenographer Wears a Stolen
Cloak from u Dry Goods Store.
St. Louis, Nov. 7.—Miss Alice Hamil-
ton, stenographer in the oflice of Iv M.
Ward, manager of the Transit Coal Co.,
j'esterdav entered Scruggs, Vander-
voot & Barney's dry goods store, coolly
opened one of the large glass cases,
selected a mink skin cloak worth $150,
put it on and walked out Miss Hamil-
ton was recognized by an acquaint-
ance, a saleswoman, who noticed her
supposed purchase, and went to the fur
department to ascertain who had made
the sale. It was then found that the
cloak had been stolen. Miss Hamilton
admitted that she had taken it, and
told where the cloak could be found.
Instead of a single cloak the detective i
found her room packed with dry goods I
of every description, inventoried at
S3,500 to 84,000. Miss Hamilton claims
to be a kleptomaniac, and says she did
not steal the goods for profit.
PRE ICS II T TRAFFIC MANAGERS.
They Meet at < hlcago ami Make a New
Tar I IT.
Excelsior Springs. Mo., Nov. 7.— j
The western trunk lines committee of j
freight traffic managers is in session
here. Freight Traffic Manager Bird,
of the Chicago, Milwaukee & St Paul,
is chairman of the meeting, and eleven
interests, are represe 11 tel. The ton-
A WOMAN FOR CLERK.
11 row 11 County Hreaks a Kansas Record-*
Republicans Win Easily.
Hiawatha, Kan., Nov. 7.—The en-
tire republican ticket for Brown coun-
ty was elected by unusually large ma-
jorities. Mrs. D. P. Leslie, the clerk
elected, is the first Kansas woman t<j
obtain the place.
Missouri Sunday School Convention.
Sedalia, Mo., Nov. 7.—W. J. SemeL
roth, of St Louis, state superintend-
ent, has arrived to attend the thirty-
first annual convention of Missouri
State Sunday School association, which
met here to-day for a three days' ses-
sion. It is believed that between 400
aud 500 delegates will be here before
to-night.
Eugene Field's Funeral.
Chicago, Nov. 7. —The funeral of the
late Eugene Field, the writer, whose
sudden death occurred early Monday
morning, was held this afternoon in
the Fourth Presbyterian church at
Rush and Superior streets, and was a ti
tended by hu 1 Ire Is of the deceased
pc^et's friend*- -ni l admirers.
Or. Price's Cream Baking Powder
Most Perfcct Made.
For
Lung
Troubles
"Seven years ago, my wife had
a severe lung trouble, which | liy-
sicians culled consumption, 'the
cough was distressing and attend-
ed with spitting of blood. As
doctors did uot help her she tried
AYER'S
M Cherry Pectoral
and was surprised at the relief it
gave. One bottle of this medi-
cine cured her, and she has not
the least doubt hut Ayer's Cherry
l'ectoral saved her life."—K.
Mourns, Memphis, Tcun.
Medal
aad Diploma
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