The Day (Waco, Texas) Vol. 4 No. 142, Thursday, May 5, 1887

              VOL. 4. NO. 142. WACO, TEXAS, THURSDAY EVENING, MAY 5, 1887. PRICE 5 CENTS.
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SANGER BROS
SEISMIC SMOKE.
VOLCANOES OPENED UP IN ARIZONA
MOUNTAIN TOPS.
SPECIAL SALE
An Importer’s Stock.
A Terrific Tornado—Another Mine Hor
ror—The Bender Family Revived—
Killed in a Tunnel—Hung
for Murder.
Of Nainsook, Swiss, Platt Val, Oriental, Chantilly, and
Spanish Guipure Flounces and Edgings to match; thasd ■
have just been received and will be placed
on sale in our
Lace Department.
Ladies who have not bought and those who contemplate
. buying anything in the above line should buy now; we
guarantee a positive saving to every purchaser.
40 INCH NAINSOOK AND SWISS FLODNCINGS.
Sale prices 85 cts., $l.oo, 1.25, 1.5o, 1.75 a yard.
Regular price $1.25, 1.4o, 1.65, 2.oo, 2.35 a yard.
40 Inch, All Colors, Swiss Flouncings
At $i.oo a yd., worth from 2.50 to $4.00 a yd.
40 INCH ORIENTAL FLOUNCINGS.
Sale price 50c.,90c., 1.25, 1.50, $2.00 a yard.
Regular price 85c., 1.25,1.75, 2.00,$2.50 a yd.
40 INCH PLATT VAL FLOUNCINGS.
Sale Price  $160, $1.90  a yard
Regular Price  $225, $2.50  a yard_
40 Inch Chantilly Flouncings.
SALE PRICE   $1.65, 2.25, 2.75   a yard.
REGULAR PRICE  $2.25, 2.75, 3.50   a yard.
40 INCH SPANISH GUIPDRE FLOUNCINGS.
Sale Price   $1.70, 1.90, 2.15   A Yard
Regular Piice   $2.15, 2.59, 3.00   A Yard
IE cl o; i n g To Match.
All of the above at proportionate low prices. We also
show in the srme lot a large lot of ailovers and among
others we quote ,
Spanish Guipure Allovers
At $1.00, 1.25, 1.50, 1.75 and 2.00 a yard on which we
claim a positive saving to every customer of over fifty cents
a yard. The high character an 1 low prices of the goods advertised
demand the attention of every economical buyer.
We ask an early call, as most of these numbers will sell fast.
Death in a Coal Mine.
Associated Press.
Naraimo, B. C., May 5.—Ten white
men and seven Chinamen have been
taken from the Vancouver coal mine
dead. There is now imprisoned in the
mine, ninety white men of different
nationalities and fifty Chinamen. It is
feared all will perish of suffocation. Samuel
Hudson, who went down to rescue
friends, died from the effects of the
damp. Hii brave deeds were among
the bright things in the carnival of
misery. Gangs of men have been endeavoring
to extinguish the flames in
number one shaft and which is now believed
to be under control.
It is absolutely impossible to get at the
imprisoned men till the fire is subdued,
for if more air was sent in, it would force
the gas into fire and cause a second disaster.
Even now fears are entertained
that the whole place will be blown up.
A black pall hangs over the city. Business
houses are all closed and collieries
are shut up and the entire population
are gathered at the scene of the disaster.
Terror stricken wives and children and
sorrowing fathers hover in the vicinity
and mourn their terrible affliction. The
cause of the explosion is unknown, but
it is generally supposed to have been the
explosion of coal dust. It is thought
this morning that the fire in the air shaft
has been extinguished, and that only a
small body of flames exists between the
air and the main shafts, which may be
conquered when the attempt will be made
to bring the air in and begin the work
of rescue. A [late shift that came up
reported hearing a pick striking on the
opposite side of the walls. There is a
feeling of hope but that hope is unfortuhately
faint. *
They Saw the Volcano.
Associated Press.
Tucson, May 5.— It is believed a
volcano is in active operation in San Jose
mountains on the border of Sonora,
Mexico, about 75 miles southwest of this
this city. Yesterday afternoon a black
curling smoke was plainly visible, and all
last night fires which were intermittent,
were seen burstingjin bright light andjthen
apparently dying down only to burst
out again. The true state of affairs is
not known here yet. From a private
telegram from Ft. Huachua this morning
it is learned that General Forsyth, commanding
post, would head an investigation
commission. Advices from Pantano,
Critten, Globe and elsewhere shows the
the earthquake to have been general
throughout southern Arizona. In Tucson,
while no serious damage was done,
there is no part of the city but shows its
effects. It will be some time before the
full effect of the earthquake in the Santa
Catatina mountains can be learned, as
the range is one of the most rugged and
difficult of access in the territory.
Sanger brothers.
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HORSFULL & CAMERON.
IMPORTERS AND JOBBERS OF
CUTLERY. BLACKSMITHS AND MECHANICS’ TOOLS,
SHELF AND HEAVY
HARDWARE.
Full Stock of Wagon Material and Tinware.
Home and Country Trade Solicited.
’Twas a Volcano That Did It.
Associated Press.
Benson, Ari., May 5.— Yesterday’s
seismatic disturbance in Arizona is pronounced
a genuine volcanic eruption.
Parties on the train last night report that
fire was seen emitting from the Wheatstone
mountains. Lava and smoke can
be seen from the streets of Benson, nearly
thirty miles from the place of disturbance.
No one has yet personally inspected
the marvelous discovery, but
parties are arranging to go there in private
conveyances when particulars will
be learned. At first it was thought to be
the woods on fire.but the constancy of the
burning and appearance of night indicate
it is a volcano caused by the earthquake
of yesterday. Another volcano is
reported to be in existence in the Catatina
mountains. Smoke is now pouring
forth from the Wheatstones. Authentic
news comes this morning from
Wilcox that another volcano
has made its appearance in Winchester.
^reaction Ekusatsts.
THE OLD CORNER DRUG STORE,
 IS THE Leading Prescription Drug
STORE IN CENTRAL TEXA.S.
Clouds of Dust Seen.
Associated Press.
Nogales, Ari., May 5.—An earth
quake occurred here yesterday afternoon,
lasting about one minute. The people
rushed into the streets and the excitement
for the time was intense. The
railroad agent at Torres, reports that the
highest cliff of the Chuate mountain fell
with a deafening noise and clouds of
dust were seen for several miles.
Old Bender Killed Again.
Associated Press.
COMPLETE STOCK OF SQUIB'S PREPARATIONS AND MERCK S'
CHEMiCALis\
Only Best Of Medicines Used In Prescriptions
Avoca, la., May 5.—A belief prevails
here that Dr. Charles Aruil, who recently
committed suicide in the county jail
at Dodgeville, Wis., was Dr. John Bender,
Jr., a member of the notorious
family of murderers, who fled from
Kansas several years ago. A letter received
recently from the faculty of the
coliege from which Dr. Bruil graduated
said he was known in that institution as
John Bender, Jr.
A Terrific Hurricane.
Associated Press.
Pittsburg, May 5. — A terrific thunder
storm, accompanied by heavy hail
and wind, passed over the Allegheny
mountains in eastern Somerset and western
Bedford counties between 7 and 8
o’clock last evening. A few moments
before the storm there came a roaring
like the discharge of many cannon, which
was heard in the distance, and as soon
as the clouds rolled across the sky the
roaring increased. For two miles large
trees were twisted off like straws, and
everything in its path was ironed smooth
to the earth. In some instances immense
trees were caught up and carried
several hundred feet into the air and
hurled back again. Hail fell heavily,
and the damage to fruit trees and timber
will amount to thousands of dollars.
He Was Hanged.
Associated Press.
New York, May 4.—Peter Smith was
hanged in the yard of the Tombs prison
this morning. The procession from the
cell of the prisoner reached the scaffold
at 7:25 o’clock, the noose was adjusted
and Smith kissed the crucifix and at 7:30
the drop fell. Death was instantaneous.
The body was lowered into a coffin sixteen
minutes later. On the night of
April 7, ’85, Smith shot and killed John
Hannan, against whom he had a grudge
of long standing. The police entrapped
Smith into confessing the crime. This
is the first hanging on Thursday in the
history of the state of New York.
Twelve Men Killed in a Tunnel.
Associated Press.
Birmingham, Ala., May 5.—Men
working on the Good Water extension
of the Georgia Central railroad bring the
news of a fearful accident on that road
in Coosa tunnel. One white man and
seventeen negroes were at work in the
tunnel when a blast prematurely . exploded
with terrific force. Twelve out
of the eighteen men were killed. Five
bodies have been recovered. The.white
man escaped with severe injuries.
Died on the Train.
Associated Press.
Utica. N. Y., May 5.—General Andrew
J. Alexander, of the regular army,
from Willow Brook, Cayuga county,
while en route from Atlanta, Ga., to his
home on the New York Central railroad
died on the tiain shortly before it reached
this city yesterday afternoon.
Weather Bulletin.
Associated Press.
Washington, May 4.—For Texas,
generally fair weather, stationary followed
by rising temperature, variable
winds.
Elected on First Ballot.
Associated Press.
Charleston, W. Va., May 5.—Charles
James Faulkner, of Martinsburg, was
elected U. S. Senator on the first ballot
today.
Chinese Quarters Burned.
Associated Press.
San Jose, Cal., May 5.—The Chinese
quarter in this city was destroyed by
fire yesterday. Loss $75,000, insurance
$40,000.
W. Cl T. U.
The first annual convention of the
Woman’s Christian Temperance Union
of Texas, assembled in the First Baptist
church at 9:30 o’clock this morning.
The convention was called to order by
Mrs. J. B. Beauchamp, president of the
Union. The meeting was opened by
reading the seriptures, and prayer by the
president. After the roll call a committee
on credentials was appointed. The
address of welcome was delivered by
Mrs. H. C. Rew; response by the president.
An Elegant Substitute
P'or Oils, Salts, Pills, and all kinds or bitter,
nauseous liver medicines and cathartics is
the very agreeable liquid fruit remedy,
Syrup of Figs. Its advantages are evident —
it is more easily taken, more acceptible to
the stomach, more pleasantly effective, and
more truly beneficial to the system than any
other remedy. Recommended by leading
physicians, and lor sale in 50cent and $1
bottles by W. A. Williamson & Co. (2)
Blanke Bros, candies, received fresh
every day, by Early & Finks. tf
Best Assortment of Tea in the State.
Young Hyson—three grades.
Gunpowder—two grades.
Imperial—two grades.
Basket Fired Japan.
Formosa Oolong—three grades.
English Breakfast—two grades.
These are all uncolored Teas, and can be
mixed in any way that the buyer wishes.
We can give an excellent mixture for 50 cts.
per pound; suitable for ice tea.
Marshall & IIearp.
THE TRUE BLUES.
Platform Adopted Yesterday by the Dallas
Convention.
Dallas, May 4.—After long discussion
of pending questions by several leading
delegates, permanent organization of
the antiprohibition convention was effecled,
and Hon. Roger Q. Mills, for the
committee on platform, presented the
following report, which was unanimously
adopted:
1. We oppose the pending prohibition
amendment because it is a proposition
to change our form of government
from a free republic of sovereign
and independent citizens to a species of
paternalism hateful to our people. It
will take from the citizen his most sacred
and inalienable rights and add to and
augment the powers of government, and
is therefore undemocratic and antirepublican.
2. We oppose this amentment because
it is sumptuary and will vex the
citizens and interfere with individual liberty.
3. We oppose this amendment because
it is at war with the fundamental
principles of AngloSaxon civilization
and will destroy that inalienable right
of the citizen to determine for himself
by what method he shall pursue his own
happiness without interference with the
rights of others, which principle is the
basis of our liberties and the sole hope
for the perpetuity of our institutions.
4. We oppose this amendment because
its enforcement will entail upon
the government the necessity ol promoting
a system of spies and informers, detestable
to our people and the enactment
of extreme legislation of doubtful
constitutionality, and under the sanction
of which our homes may be|searched,our
property seized and our dearest rights invaded.
Texas cannot hope to escape
these curses, which have invariably attended
similar experiments in other
states.
5. Its adoption will suppress the general
use of milder stimulants and encourage
the use of the stronger drinks, and
thus retard the advancement of genuine
temperance. It will stamp as criminal
the manufacture of wines from our domestic
grapes for family purposes, and
will degrade our drug stores into dramshops
and elevate our doctors into autocrats
of our appetites.
6. It will enable the rich to import
and use their liquors without taxation or
restraint, and will prohibit only those
who are too poor to buy their liquors in
unbroken packages. And under its operationffhe
saloon will give place to the
gilded clubroom for the rich, while the
poor will be forced to make their purchases
at low dives and in violation of
law. Such class legislation is odious to
our people and contrary to free government.
7. It proposes, by the preponderance
of a majority in certain sections of the
state, to fasten by force on other sections
a the ary of moral and social conduct
and habit distasteful and[repugnant
the latter. The varied 2 interests
"of the sections in [our state have
been a prolific source of care and thought
in our statesmanship, and this amendment
if adopted will engender a hostile
public sentiment in certain localities
fatal to its enforcement, and thus beget
a disrespect for law and a disregard of
constitutional authority, and will produce
lasting and permanent evil to our
people and tend to disrupt the state.
8. It proposes to confiscate and destroy,
without compensation, large property
interests of our people. It will unsettle
business and impair property values,
paralyze for a period at least, the
commercial interests of our state, and destroy
great industries already in operation
for the manufacture of the milder
stimulants. It will abolish the source of
our public revenues fully one third and
increase to a corresponding amount the
burdens upon lands and the necessaries
of life, already overburdened with the
exactions of government.
9. The zealous adherents of this prohibition
idea have already established
and organized a third political party,
and have waged relentless warfare upon
the principles and organization of the
other established parties. Instigated by
foreign emissaries, they have, by agitation
for years, secured from the legislature
of our state the concession ot this
proposition to change our organic law,
and by studied purpose and concerted
movement they now seek to stifle political
expression from our people until
their own political designs are fully accomplished.
We warn our people of
this threatened danger, and call upon
them to rebuke at the polls this sinister
conspiracy against their political organizations
and the fundamental principles
of American liberty. Signed by all the
committee.
Legitimate trade will always find a close
competitor in Dr. Hamlett.
The best nickel ci gar in town is the
P. P. F., only at Early & Finks. tf.
Lovers seek the leafy nooks;
Jackson will photograpi "their looks.