BIG FIRE IN ORIPPLB GREEK. Over a Million Dollars’ Loss and Several . Hundred Persons Homeless. CRIPPLE CREEK, 0010., April 27.—-One million dollars'is a conservative estimate of the damage done by fire in the heart of Cripple Creek yesterday afternoon. Some estimates are as high as $2,000,000. The amount of insurance as nearly as can be arrived at will not exceed $250,000. When the fire broke out in Carey’s sec- ond hand store, the danger of a big con- fiagrzzlionrivas not perceived, and it was thought that the firemen, who Were early on the scene, would have the flames under control in a very few minutes. But in a short time the fire had spread to the ad- joining buildings, and a brisk wind sprang tip. The occupants began to move out, but many had waited too long and were unable to get their goods. Some barely escaped with their lives. Several women Were dangerously burned. The heat be- came so intense that buildings on the north side of Meyers street took fire. Ev- ery wagon in town was pressed into serv- ice, and goods were hauled away. Not a tenth part of the goods was saved. By the time the postofllce had caught it became evident that the only way to stop the progress of the fire was to blow up the buildings with dynamite. This was done under the supervision of the firemen, and a number of buildings had to be sacrificed before the fire had reached them. While one of the firemen was placing a big charge under the Sisters’ hospital, the dy- namite exploded, blowing his leg ofi’. .Many people lost everything they had. The people not affected have offered shelter to the homeless, of which there are several hundred. The burned district is to be rebuilt at once with brick and stone buildings. THE HUSBAND SUSPEOTBD. Cooking Believed to Have Murdered His \Vife and Her Sister. LA PLATA, Md., April 27.-—The mur- derer who took the lives of Mrs. Joseph Cooking and her sister, Miss Daisy Miller, on Thursday night is believed by the citi- zens of this place to be none other than the husband and brother-in-law, Joseph Cooking, who was himself found bound in the cellar after the tragedy, apparently half unconscious. This belief has become so strong in the minds of the neighbors and the citizens of the surrounding towns that threats of lynching are being freely made. Cooking is virtually under arrest, but Sheriff Wade will not say positively whether it is because he is suspected of the crime or because it is feared that he may come to harm at the hands of irate citi~ zens who believe him guilty. The fact that no clew has been unearth- ed whereby any one/except the occupants of the Cooking store and dwelling could be connected with the crime is telling against Cooking. A number of extra dep- uty sheriffs are stationed in and about the Cooking house, with a view of guard- ing against any surprise on the part of those who believe in Cooking’s guilt. WAR MUST BNDURB. , \‘Volseley Says There Can Be No Such Thing as Universal Peace. LONDON, April 27.—Eield Marshal Lord Wolseley, commander in chief of the Brit- ish army, was a guest at a dinner given by the Press club. Lord Wolseley made a speech, in which he said he did not believe 'in the happiness Of a nation that had no history. He did not hesitate to say he did not believe in universal peace. The man who believed that the time was coming when there would be no wars was a dangerous dreamer, especially dan. gerous if he happened to hold a public po- sition. He hoped that no such man would ever be in the foremost place in public life in Great Britain. Choked an Aged TVoman. SALAMANCA, N. Y., April 27.—-Mrs. Abi- gail Pierce, an aged woman living 12 miles from here, was called out to attend a sick woman by Fred Baird, a German, . 19 years old. As soon as they had reached a desolate spot he attacked her and choked her until her tongue protruded and then tried to pull her tongue out by the roots in order to compel her to tell the hiding place of her money. At length her cries put him to fight, leaving her almost-dead. Beaten Into lnsensibility. PHILADELPHIA, April 27.——Ha1f a dozen union motormen attacked two nonunion men at Belmont and Girard avenues last night. D. J. Keenan, one of the non- union men, was knocked down and beaten insensible. Police finally rescued Keenan and the other motorman. President Welsh of the Traction company has agreed to meet the grievance committee on Tues- day and discuss the grievances. p" Two Men Found Drowned. BOSTON, April 27.—The bodies of two drowned men were found by the police yesterday afternoon. One, a strongly built man, was found in the Beacon street sluiceway, and the other, a well dressed man of 25 years, was taken from the Cour meroial wharf dock. A Tramp Killed. ASHLAND, Mass, April 27.—A tramp jumped from the bumpers of amoving west bound train last evening to secure his hat, which had been blcvv’n off at Ho- mar avenue crossing. He alighted in front of the Boston express and was in- stantly killed. Horace B. Buck Dead. WORCESTER, Mass, April 27.—Horace B. Buck, who recently presented $2,500 to his native town, Portland, - Conn., to- ward the erection of a public library building, diedgat his residence in this city last evening, aged 73 years. Charged \Vith Kidnaping. SARATOCA, April 27.—Mrs. Hiram R. Hiller, accused of kidnaping Alice Weide- meyer, aged 8 years, in 1893, has been taken by Detective Bonnell to New York city to answer the charge. Canals to Open May 1. _ ALBANY, April 27. — Superintendent Aldridge of the department of public works announced that the OSWego, Cayu- ga and Seneca canals would open May 1, as Well as the Erie and Champlain canals. lilaceo’s Latest Move. KEY WEST, April 27. —-Advices received here state that it is rumored at Havana that Maceo and the insurgent forces have broken through the Spanish trocha, and that they are now. in a position of safety. Berlin’s Epidemic. BERLIN, April 27.—-There has been an alarming increase during the pastweek of deaths from influenza and pneumonia in this city. Confiscated the Issue. BERLIN, April 27. —- A revolutionary A"... “has ._—..., A.-. -_; ... . .. . 9”,. -—:_—7 The Massachusetts Is the Swiftest Vessel of Her Class Afloat. SHE BREAKS ALL RECORDS. On Her Trial She Averaged 16.15 Knots an Hour and Made One Spurt of 17.3 Knots, Which Makes Her Unrivaled Among the World’s Ironclads. BOSTON, April 27. —American ship- building and American steam engineering have achieved another triumph in the wonderful performance of the great bat- tleship Massachusetts on her ofiioial trial trip, during which she earned for her builders, the Cramps company of Phila- delphia. a bonus of $100, 000 by exceeding the contract speed requirement of 15 knots per hour by 1.16 knots in arun of 62 knots. By her remarkable record the Massachu- setts and the Indiana type of seagoing battleships lead the world. Ex-Naval Constructor Lewis Nixon,.who designed preliminary trial that the Massachusetts BATTLESHIP MASSACHUSETTS. might be expected to do better than her sister ship, and his opinion was well based. Not only did she speed faster, but in every respect she appeared to be just a little better than the Indiana. The trial was under conditions as near- ly perfect as. may be obtained on the New England coast. There was an almost smooth sea, while the wind blew fresh from the northeast. There was a cloud- less sky and clear atmosphere, which brought the coast line within easy range. The battleship got under way from her President Roads anchorage about 8:40 a. m., after the arrival of many naval offi- cers. Governor Wolcott and escort and in- vited guests of the builders, numbering about 150. Captain Redford Sargent was in command, and Pilot Tom Cooper had the wheel going down the harbor. The big craft was early warmed to her work, as she quickly left astern the Cu- nard liner Gallia, which was outward bound at the same time. What specula- tion had been made as to the conditions on deep water was soon quieted, as not a drop of water was shipped fore or aft or the least roll or pitch detected. Cuts,Water Like a Knife. The course was shaped by Pilot Cham- bers of the United States revenue cutter Dallas, anchored 011? Cape Ann, which marked the starting line. The run to this point was made in fine time, and at 9 :51 :48 the Massachusetts tore by the cutter, the whistle tooting shrilly, indicating that the anxiously awaited official trial had com- menced. The run from start to finish was made with hardly a contrary condition, the tidal strength being hardly percepti- ble and the wind brisk enough to create the very best of natural draft, towhioh was added the power of forced draft. The early start was a point in the ves- sel’s favor, for on the finish the water con- ditions indicated that a heavy sea was be- ing driven in by the increasing breeze. The course lay from off Cape Ann to Boone island light, 31 knots, divided by can buoys into 5 legs of 6 1-5 knots each, each buoy marked by a vessel. This is the favorite course of the Cramps, and there is plenty of deep water and sea room, and it Was over the deepest part of the course that the best legs were made. The run down to buoy 2, marked by the ram Katahdin, was made just on con tract figures, 15 knotsrand as there was scarcely any evidences of forced power the most sanguine of predictions 'were made. Down in the bowols of the vessel the half naked stokers were getting the fires into their fiercest condition. To the dis- patch boat Nina the speed was clean cut, 16.4, and while the prow out the water as smartly. as a knife there was no Wake astern to give an idea of the displacement made by the enormous mass of steel being forced through the water. Phenomenal Speed. . To the fourth buoy and the tug Irwana the speed fell off 3-10 of a knot, and on the fifth leg there was still a decrease, a record of 15.4 knots to the United States revenue cutter R. C. Woodbury. It was to the finish line on the northward run that the phenomenal speed was developed, that of 17.3 knots in 21 minutes 31 sec- onds, sending up the average speed for the 5 legs to 16.4 knots. The finlsh line was marked by the dis- patch boat Fern, and it was hardly left astern, when, as during the preliminary trial, the helm was put hard over, and at full speed the battleship swung around in a circle of small diameter and was off on her return over the course almost before these on heard not at posts of duty real- ized that she was pointed for home and a prize. The entire run to the finish line was made in better time by .22 of an knot per hour. . As the Massachusetts fairly flew by the stakeboats the latter's creWs cheer- ed with a will, but only for a second, un- The finish line was crossed at 1:57:35 after an elapsed time of 8 hours 50 min- utes 23 seconds for the run. When the siren whistle of the Massachusetts an- nounced that the trial was ended, the May day issue of the Socialist organ, Vor- ' Waerts, has been confiscated. —Advertise in the GAZETTE. ' stars and stripes broke out at the mast- head and was quickly joined by a new broom, and cheer after cheer for the Mas- sachusetts and for her builders was the evidence of long pent up excitement. The speed for the entire trip averaged 16.15 knots. At the start the steam pressure was 165 pounds, which decreased to 150, the maximum being 165, while 168 pounds are allowed. The horsepower de« veloped has not yet been ascertained, but Mr. E. S. Cramp stated that it, would cer- tainly exceed 10,000, the requirement be- ing that figure. The temperature in the engine room was 77 degrees average, while in the fireroom it reached 138. The maximum revolution of the screwe was 138. The trial run was the finest and most successful ever held by the Cramps. Mr. Edwin S. Cramp, in an interview with your representative immediately aft- er the result had been announced, said, “The trial makes the Massachusetts, and consequently the Indiana class. absolutely unrivaled among the. ironclads of the world.” The Massachusetts has sailed for Phila- delphia. . , Sundry Civil Bill Passed. WASHINGTON, April 27.—The senate has '. [eased the sundry civilappropriation bill. Advertise in the Gamma QUEEN OF BATTLESHIPS' these two battleships. stated after the - and advanced theories about it. til steam whistles joined in the salute.- r E E i E v E NIN G G M ETTE “ 5+ THE BICYCLE FACE. Its Several Horrible Details. Carefully Analyzed and Explained. . In these days of athletes every form of sport seems to develop some variety of disease. Baseball players become afflicted with that mysterious sounding ' ailment known . as “Charley horse.” Devotees ' of tennis acquire “tennis elbow,” an undesirable species of mus- cle stiffening. Bowling makes the practicers arm-bound, and even writing, which isn’t so much sport as it might be, occasionally is followed by writer's cramp. Of course, the latest mania. must have its little ill to bear it com- pany, says the New York Sun, and here it is fully portrayed. It is the bicycle face. The bicycle face is the discovery of a doctor who rides the bicycle with his face, as well as his feet. He discovered it first on other people, then on him- self, and finally came to the conclusion that everybody who goes forth on two wheels acquires the expression in which the new term is applied. This expression may be divided into three parts: ' 1. A wide and, wildly-expectant ex- pression of the‘eyes. 2. Strained lines about the mouth. 3. A general focusing of all the fea- tures toward the center. Scientists took hold of the matter One learned man said that the bicycle face was the result of a constant strain to preserve equilibrium. Up popped an- other scientist, who statcd that the pre- serving Of equilibrium 'was purely an instinct, involving no strain, and that if the first man knew albicycle from 'a bucksaw he’d realize it. Thereupon the first scientist said that the second had a bicycle brain, and hundreds took sides in the discussion. A prominent bicycle academy instructor here is posi- tive that he has solved the secret. The three component parts of the expression he ascribes to the following causes: The phenomenon of the wild eyes is acquired while learning the art. It is caused by a painful uncertainty wheth-~ er to look for the arrival of the floor in front, behind, or one side, and, once fixed upon the countenance, can never be re- moved. ' ~ The strained lines about the mouth are due to anxiety lest the tire should explode. Variations in these lines are traceable to the general use of chewing gum. The general focus of the features is indicative of extreme attention direct- ed to a spot about two yards ahead of the front wheel. This attention arises from a suspicion that there is probably a stone, bit of glass, upturned tack, barrel hoop, or other dangerous article lying in wait there. It is temporarily lost when the obstacle is struck and the bicyclist’s face makes furrows in the ground, but reappears with , in- creased intensity after every such Ox- perience. " ' A UNIQUE REVENGE. _. i The Trick a Passenger Played Upon a Grouty Railroad Official. At a station on one of our great rail- road lines there is a gate-man noted for his gruflness. One day there came a man who lived on the line and had an annual ticket. The gate man always passed this passenger without troubling him to Show the ticket; but one day, being more than usually gruff, he ordered him to produce it, adding, in a severe tone: “Mind, I want to see this every time you take a train.” A week later, at two O’clock in the morn- ing, the gate-man was aroused from a. sound slumber by a ring at the door bell. Looking out of the window, he saw a man in a great state of excite- ment. “Come down, quick!” he cried. “Railroad business!” The official hur- ried on his clothes and came down to the door. “I want you to look at this ticket,” said the visitor. “I’m going on the three a. in. train, and you said you wanted to see the ticket every time.” The gate-man uttered an ex- clamation of rage, and slammed the door, without even glancing at the ticket; and, furthermore, he never afterward asked to see it at the gate. An Egyptian Wonder. One of the greatest wonders of an-' cient Egypt was the artificial body 0f water called Lake Moeris. According to Herodotus “the measure of its circumference was thirty-three hun- dred furlongs, which is equal to the en- tire length of Egypt along the sea- coast.” The excavation, which was made in the time of King Moeris (the Memnon of the Greeks and Romans), was of varying depths, and its center was, occupied by two pyramids, the apexes of which were three hundred feet higher than the surface of the water. The water for this gigantic artificial reserxoir was obtained from the Nile through a canal, which six months of the year had an inflow and the other six an outflow, corresponding to high and low water in the river. The canal gradually filled with sand and the lake has long since evaporated, but the bottom is still one of the most fertile tracts in Egypt. Drunk in a Coffin. An incorrigible drunkard was being treated in the Tenon hospital, Paris, for hallucinations. One evening one of the nurses was passing through the dis- secting-room where there were lying two or three empty cofifins,~and, walking close to one of them, a hand was thrust out from under the lid and caught the girl by her dress, and a. voice from within called out: ,“I say, where are you going to bury me?” The girl screamed with terror, and fled through the passage, calling for help. Half the house came down around her', and when they heard her story they laughed and chided her; but she maintained the truth of it so persistently that they re- paired in a body to the chamber of hor- rors. When they opened the doOr they saw to their great amazement a. man sitting up in a coffin. It was the drunk- ard, who by some means had made his way to this room “and conceived . the- idea of getting into his cofiin before his, time._ The girl was made seriously ill. ' by the fright. ..\, 1 Bus on She; Nfllwll * ...::::.::::- Trade. Well as count-leis. NEW YORK BFFIBE, 442 BROADWAY. The Boston Store is in its Eighth Year of Business Life, and we intent! that this “a shall be our greatest. Why? Because we are nowin a position to buy from'manu- faciurers and importers—from the same people that the New York houses buy their goods~and we buy them at the same prices. Therefore it is easy for us to sell lower than they do, for our cinema is nothing compared with theirs. \ HERE ARE SOME OF THE DRIVES FORTHIS'WEElI! ‘ IN OUR CLOAK ROOM—4 ' “ - 50 of these Beautiful Figured Brilliantines. wide skirts, lined with rustling and interlined, $3 98; ' we shall sell one each to a customer for $2.25, ' 10 Ladies’ Black, Fine Diagonals, $4.98, 25 Ladies’ Covert Jackets. $5.00 each; we shall sell at $3.49. 15 Ladies’ Black Cloth Jackets, $4.25 each; We shall sell at $2.98. , 20 Silk Capes,'$6.50 ones, for $4.25, ‘ ' 15 Black Velvet Capes, $6.00 ones, for $4.50. . Light Colored Broadcloth and Covert Capes, at $4.50, 4.98; 6.50, 1.50 and 8.93. Children’s Jackets, 98c, $.25, L49, [.98, 2.25 to 5.98, Children’s Suits, $|,15, 4.98, 5,15 and 6,25. WRAPPERS We have just put in stock one hundred dozen new spring Wrappers. 25 dozen Lawn Wrappers. 790- 10 dozen Fancy Prints, $ll25l 10 dozen FancyPercales, ”.98.. 5 dozen Persians, $2.15- SHIRT'WAISTS.“ . We were obliged to put ten saiesladies behind our immense Shirt Waist counter last week. No 25 dozen Print Wrappers, best quality, 65c, 20 dozen Cambric Wrappers, 980. 10 dozen Check Percales, $.49. 5 dozen Dresden, $2.25, Wonder 1 Our styles .. and prices are all right. Waists with or without detachable collars and wife, 29c, 39c, 49c, 69c, 15c, 98c, $l.25, L49, l.98 and 2.15. BUSTUN SHIRE. Ell. Main and Wall Sis. Q A PC INTER... Is your plate glass or safe insured? If not, call on me and I will write you a policy in the Mutual Plate Glass a... Safe Insur- ance Company. Glass will break and'burglars use dynamite. In Case of Fire You should be insured. A policy in the Reliance OI Thiladelphia; Phoenix of Hartford; Scotland Union of Scotland; New fiampshiro of Manchester; Rochester German of Rochester; United States and Pacific 1 of Newapork; Security of N ew Hampshire or Granite State 01 Ports- mouth will protect you against the fire fiend. w. H. amusement, ‘Reai Estate and General Insuranée. I ROOM 1. GAZETTE,» BUILDING ' . LoA‘Ns NEGOTIATED AND INVESTMENTS MADE. ., ”CORRESPONDENCE sOLIC/TED .
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