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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1881-12-15
THE FIRE FIEND.
1t Holds sway at Minneapolis and
Results in Great Loss of bfe and


1t Holds sway at Minneapolis and
Results in Great Loss of Bife and
Property.
ST.. PAUL, Dec. 5.-At 4 o'clock this
morning fire broke out in the milling
district of Minneapolis, destroying be-
fore it was suboued, four large Hour
mills and one cotton mil, and causing
the death of at least four men. The
fire broke out in the Pillsbury ''B'
Touring mill, owned and operated BY
Z. A. Plllsbury & Co. It commun!cat-
ed to the Excelsior mill, owned by ID.
Morrison, and operated by G. A. Pills
bury & Co. and to the Minneapolis
mill, owned and operated by Crocker,
Fisk & Co., which exploded killing
of the fire department. The fire then
communicated to the Empire mill,
owned by L. F. Watson, of Mas
esachusetts, and opera ted by G. A. Pills
bury & Co. A street having been
reached at this point, the fire was got
under control, but the brands from the
confagration falling upon the roof OF
the cotton mill near by, owned by d.
Morrison, ii was also consumed. Thus
FOUR FIGURING MILLS AND ONE COTTON
MILL
were consumed, with the railroad on
the trestie work in the rear of the
mills, and several freight cars filled
with wheat. The fire had communi-
Gated to the mill of Croker, Fisk & Co.,
and when the explosion occurred it
leveled the walls of the structure,
crushing the elevated railroad track in
front of the mill and killing three per
sons, injuring another fatally, and seve-
raj others in less degree.
The capacity OF the mills burned is
2, 400 barrels. The total capacity of the
Minneapolis mills is $500 barrels,
those destroyed representing about
one-tenth of the whole.
VALUE OF LHE MILLS AND STOCKS.
The Pillsbury "B" mill, owned be G.
A. Pillsbury & Co., was valued on the
books of the firm at $4,000, which in
Guided the site.
The Empire, owned by L. s. Wat
son, of Massachusetts, was worth $685.
600.
The Excelsior, owned by d. Morri-
son, 100000
The Minneapolis mill of Crock, Fisk
& Co, was worth $125,000.
All the mills contained more or less
stock. Pillsbury & Co. were fully COW
cred by insurance on this part of the
loss Their total net loss is probably
$4,000 on Pillsbury "B" mill
The cotton mill was valued at $40,-
600, was owned by ID. Morrison, and
leased by Henry Hompkirt. The losses
nav ha M M q Yi1aI 90 fAllOuo.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1881-12-15

In Cincinnati daily we notice that
Mr.. Tim Gleason, ex-member Of the
Council from the Fourth Ward of that
city, says he suffered terribly With
rheumatism all last winter and spring.
He tried all kinds of liniments and
medicines without any benefit until he
used st. Jacobs Oil, the first application
of which insured full nights repose.
and its subsequent use entirely cured
him. 1t is great remedy.-AkroR
f0hj0A Be0e071
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1881-12-15

AMONG the witnesses in the Guiteau
trial was Emory A. Storrs, of Chicago.
He thinks Guiteau responsible for his
crime.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1881-12-15

A Spanish noble, Count de San ADto-
MO, married last year Sonora MARITIME.
Campos. she has now petilioned the
first chamber of the civil tribunal OF
the Seine 10 annul the marriage on the
ground that the count is woman.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1881-12-15
4 CORRECTED LIST.


ST. PAUL, Dec. 5.-All of the bodies
killed in the Minneapolis mill explo-
sion are now recovered. The list pub
lished this morning was incomplete and
full of errors. The following is cor
rected list of the killed: Cornelius
Fred ericks, assistant chief engineer of
the fire department; ]. Tuher, member
of hook and ladder No 8; Alexander
Bjork, laborer; R. r. Robinson, mill
wright
The wounded are: Hiram Snyder,
miller in Pillsbury "B" mill, cash on
the head two inches long and bruised
about head and face; ]. Rafier, hook
and ladder No 3 head and hands bruised !;
Thomas w. Mullen, assistant miller,
left hand cut and arm Bruised Daniel
Horback, hose No 4. bruised and cut
about the bead; Frank L. Coulter, hose
No. 4, left arm broken and ear cut in
two; Fred Relkf, hose No. 4, bruised
on the legs and arms; Peter Heison,
hurt on the leg.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1881-12-15
NO FRosEN CREAM

or cream which had been frozen and
thawed, none from very sour milk +;
no cream should be SKINNED in winter
under fwenty-four hours after setting;
the temperature should be less that 80,
but go is better. The report denounced
farmers who in any way tamper with
milk or cream as unworthy of patron
age. This report called out spirited
discussion, which resulted in the report
being remanded to the committee for
modification.
The next topic was Some Needs Of
the Western Dairy" upon which Col.
Curtis, Of New York, read ali essay
saying the great need was profitable
dairy stock. To secure this, dairy
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1881-12-15

Judge Cox, who presides at the Cult
eau trial and laughs at some of the
jokes, was appointed to his present po-
sition by President HAYES.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1881-12-15

The word "crank" is of Irish origin.
In Ireland a fellow whose mind is a
little out Of balance is called a crank. !"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1881-12-15

sAsILY PRovEN.-It il easily proven that
malarial fevers, constipation, torpidity Of the
liver and kidneys, general debility, nervousness
and neuralgia ailments yield readily to this great
disease nqueror, Hop Bitters. 1t repairs the
ravages OF disease by converting the food into
rich blood and it gives new life and vIgor to the
aged and iufirm always.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1881-12-15

The Paris Figaro says that since
Cromwell, who changed mis- sleeping
place nearly every night, and studious-
ly kept his movements a secret, no one
has aimed at more incognito than NJ.
Ganbetta. That statesman has, so
says L fstafette, lately taken a house in
Rue St. DIdier, but the owner was led
to suppose, by an old lady that came
on the business, that he was leasing it
to Nine. Leon, who wanted it for her
daughter. IN Germany M. Gambetta
travelled as an. de Massabie, French
gentleman"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1881-12-15
'---S---
Official Figures.

The official canvass of the vote at the
recent election in Wisconsin has been
completed and we give tables below:
GOVERNOR
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1881-12-15

One ballot also sufficed to terminate
the contest for the opposition Of sergeant
alarms. Col. Geo. Hooker, of Yer
mont (ate assistant secretary of the
re publican national committee) re-
ceived so votes, and thereby the eau
Gus nomination against Geo. f. Daw-
son, of California, who had %, Green
bury Foot. of Jllinois,wh received IL,
and VIM. Brown, Of Pennsylvania, who
q loo rnnniunn 4
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1881-12-15


In the dairy convention there was a
discussion of the ensilage question by
Mr.. Burrell of Little Falls, N Y. A
resolution declaring that it pays {. feed
so. cent corn to good dairy cows at
least nine months in the year was
adopted. A committee Of thirteen was
appointed to take necessary steps to
secure legislation in the different states
and also in congress to prevent adul-
erat ed dairy products from being put
upon the market only for what they
are.
A discussion Of the topic Of "bitter
butter" ensued A great variety of
opinions as to the cause were given,
such as fungus growth, character of
feed, temperature, etc. The weight
of opinion was that the prime cause
of bitter butter is a varying tempera-
ture.
The next topic was "butter bleach
ing in tubs" The conclusion arrived
at was that the chief cause lies in not
properly soaking the tubs before pack
ing.
The committee on gathering cream
recommended that creameries take no
cream skinned by patrons,
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1881-12-15

The candidates for the clerkship
were then put in nomination and bal
loted for with the following result Ed
ward McPhers)n Pa, 90; j. H. Ranney,
S. c., %; Deiber Keim, Pa, /; Frank
G. Horton, 2; K. w. johnson, N. y, l;
G. F.. Dawson, Cal, 3. McPherson
was thereupon declared the caucos
nominee.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1881-12-15

Soon after the adjournment OF the re-
publican caucus, this evening, the dem
ocratic members-elect assembled in the
same hall and organized caucus for
the ensuing congress bv rejoicing
Re- preventative House, of Tennessee, rs
chairman, and Frost. Of Maine, and
WelberH, of Tevas, as secretaries
Representative Proctor Knott, OF
Kentucky, then offered "a resolution
endorsing the declarations Of the dem
ocratic national convention Of 1876 and
1880, the supposed object being to put
the democrats on record in favor of the
plank ef doIsiDg a tariff for revenue
only" which, if it did not prevent the
plimentary nomination Of Speaker
Randall, would serve as a rebuke The
resolution was supported by Represent
atives Knott and Reagan, and opposed
by representative Hammond, Nc
Leon, Booker and Hurlburt
Hooker moved the indefinite post
ponement OF the consideration of the
resolution, and the motion was carried
ayes "a nays So Representative
McKenna then moved that the caucus
endorse and put in nomination as can.
didates all democratic officers Of the
last house, and the motion was carried
pire poce without dissent. Adjourned.
GREENBACKERs.
The greenbsck members elect of the
house of Representatives, tonight, nom
mated Nicholas Ford, Of Missouri, for
speaker; Gilbert De La Matyr, Of Indi-
ana, for clerk OF the house; Lee Gran
dali. of Washington, d. g., for sergeant
alarms; H. Martin Williams, Of Mis-
souri,, for doorkeeper, and w. III. C.
Moore, of Pennsylvania, for postmas-
ter.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-01-26
LOVE BEHIND THE BARS.
Romantic Attachment and Mar
riage.
Nashville American, Isl

Nashville American, Isl
An interesting ceremony took place
in the Jail yard at 12o'clock yesterday
whereby Mr.. George Smithson, Of
Shelbyvillo, was married to Mrs.
Bette Dunn, of Gallatiu. Justice A.
D. Creighton tied the nuptial knot in
the presence Of the Jail officers.
Justice R. K. Adams and three mem
bers of the city press.
The groom was arrested some three
years ago upon q charge of ~horse-steal-
ing in Sumner county, but being
acquitted upon a fair trial, before a
jury of his peers he was then taken
TO S%helbyyllle where a similar charge
was preferred against him. There he
was tried, found guilty aud sentenced
TO ten years Imprisonment and is CON
fined in Jail here awaitinga hearing be-
fore the supreme court.
While confined in Gallatin it was
reported that the prisoner was an ex.
ceeuingly handsome man, and Mrs.
Dunn, the widow of DR.. Dunn. ftbat
place, made it convenient to meet him
She seemed to be infatuated with the
prisoner, sDd continued to visit him in
his dungeon cell" Smithson began
to cherish a tender passion for the
lady, and although a few wears his
senior, he ccurted and was accepted
by her. Upon hearing what had oc-
cured the relatives Of Mrs. Dunn BIT
terly opposed the union. but her devo-
tioH to her imprisoned lover overcsme
their entreaties, and she came down h
Nashville and waa married 10 hir ves.
terday, as stated above. The groom
although sill good looking ehows The
results Of long confinement He wore
a dark suit Of clothes. while. the bride
wore a maroon cciored dress, blact
doiman and a back hat with a white
feather IN = As soon as they were
pronounced husband end wife" be
kissed his bride and she left the
prgon. II is her intention to remain
10 Nashville until he comes cut Of HE
troubles. "''
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-01-26

Williams's book store, 279 Main st
DR.. Buddeke, eye and car diseases,
No. Sc east Court street. 144t
Mr.. T. H. Quinn, Of Little Rock is
here on a brief visit.
Mr.. Richard Capers, OF the crimi-
nal court is off on a business trip to
the capital,
Mr.. and Mrs. John j. Dufey have
returned home from their bridal tour
southwark.
MIR. James Speed is at present in
Florida seeking inauguration among
the orange groves.
Mr.. and Mrs, Harry NJ. Hills, the
latter formerly Miss Ida Wise, are
expected to arrive here tomorrow
and will be located at the Peabody
hotel so says a telegram received to-
day by one Of their intimate friends.
Colonel Bosea Townsend has re-
turned from Colorado, where he is en-
gagged in working a silver mine, and
will remain some weeks. The climate
and the work undoubtedly agree with
him, as he never looked better than
now.
On the steamer James W. Goff, last
night, departed for Smithland, Ky,
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Watts, the latter
until yesterday Miss Helene Winter,
of this city, The wedding took place
at the brick church, Chelsea, the Rev.
L. NJ. Richardson officiating.
Washington Post, 22d: "A pleasant
breakfast was given, yesterday morn
ing, by Colonel John G. Burch, secre-
tary of the United States senate, at
his residence, on Vermont avenue, to
MIR, John Mccullough, the tragedian'
There were present, besides the guest
of the occasion, Senator'S Thurman,
Davis, of Illinois, Blaine, Morrill,,
Pendleton, Beck, Vance and Harris,
and Captain William Conner.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-01-26
PUBLIC SCHOOL MATTERS.
The Schools 30 be Closed nj Che
End of This Month.

A called meeting of the board of
school visitors was held at their rooms
in Odd Fellows hall, last night, eleven
members being present and nine alb
sent. Those who participated in the
proceedings we're MeSsrs. Rambaut,
Walsh, BannOn, Boyle, Arlington,
Griswold, Gronauer, Linkhauer,
Liyermore, Carey aud Burke. The
consideration of a report Of the ways
and means committee was the object Of
the meeting. The report disclosed
the fact that every effort to borrow
money to pay teachers has been ex-
hausted. School board risks we're not
in favor among capitalists and money
lenders. The banks offer to advance
money enough to pay teachers and
other expenses until the first Of March
upon the boards pledge that it shall
be refunded out Of the incoming taxes,
but no other financial arrangements
could be effected. The Indebtedness
Of the schools at present is about
Sl7 goo. aud each month will add about
$4,000 to the amount. Ten members
voted in favor Of closing the schools
on the first of March, and one voted
against the measure. The resolution
to close the schools sets forth that the
teachers have not been paid one cent
for services rendered during the pres
ent season, while the indebtedness of
the board is about sufficient to con-
sumo all incoming taxes that can be
collected between this and next fall.
The board, deeming it an unwise and
unjust policy to employ teachers and
make purchases without a better pros
pect of payment, direct the finance
committee to ascertain what arrange
ments can be made to borrow enough
to settle indebtedness to teachers and
Others up to the first of March, and if
enough cannot be obtained to do this.
the schools will be closed on the first
of February. The finance committee
are to report to a meeting of the board
on the last day of the present month.
This embodied the business transacted
by the board last night, and afterward
i adjourned.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-01-26
GRAY VARNELL.
A Queer Character 80 Remarks
Upon His Mode OfLife and
Peculiarities.

Gray Yarnell, who was so FOUL,
murdered yesterday in north Memphis
was a strange character.
For the past three or four decade
he has lived in Memphis, located tn,
greater part ofthe time on the corne.
of Fourth and Auction streets, wher'
he was murdered. He came origin.
ally from New Albany, Indiana, wher,
he is said to have two sisters now liv
ing, though he sustained no relations
whatever with them after his arriva
here. He was known feI his utter in.
difference, to the charms of the fail
sex, and through the sixty years of his
life gave all manageable females a
wide berth. Though starting lie poor,
he had enough business capacity to
stock and run a small retail grocery,
and saved several thousand dollars,
most of which was invested in real
estate.
Some years ago he hid a roll of bank
notes, amounting to $500, under the
floor, and allowed it to remain for
several months, when one day he dis
covered the rats had devoured the
greater portion of his treasure.
The bills had been rolled carefully,
however, and the vermin fortunately
left that part of each bill upon which
the number appeared.
This enabled the old mar to re-
cover the amount, which he at first
considered an irreparable loss.
Money was his God; he did his own
work, cooking and all until the last,
rather than have it done, though his
limbs were drawn and his body bent
and wracked with rheumatism of the
most malignant type. He was never
known to entertain anyone but the
policemen on his beat, whom he coca
sionally treated to a vile cigar, doubt
less for the purpose of aiding him in
keeping awake during the lonely
watches of the night.
Gray Yarnell was also a justice Of
the peace, but tried few cases. He
had a wonderful way of pacifying
parties who applied to him to decide
their quarrels according to law, with
a credit to himself, and without cost to
the county.
In the real of his premises a large
number of bee-hives, all swarming
with the busy insects, were ranged
against a low wall. He never allowed
anyone to disturb the little fellows,
they made the honey, worked
hard fo- it, and ought to enjoy abso-
lutte sway over their sweet treasure.
A COW, which he MIXED at rare in
.teryals, was generally to be e costly
installed in a little snug stable Of her
own, He had no other pets, and will
die almost unmourned.
A cOlored man named Ransom Ben
yaurd, was arrested yesterday while
drunk at a saloon near the scene of the
murder, upon suspicion of. being its
perpetrator, bat the evidence against
him 50 far amounts to little more than
nothing.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-01-26

street, below Third, and nearly opPo-
site St. Peters church. The building
is lOOxl50 feet, the skylights in the
roof will furnish ample light in the
day time. A fine floor is being laid
for the accommodation ofskaters. The
rink will be open probably on Monday
next. Professor Levy made a grand
success of a skating rink at the Expo
sition building three years ago, and it
is fair to predict that the rink under
his management will soon become one
of the most popular places of resort in
the city.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-01-26

|, Reddeld learns that many letters
have been received in Washington
from distinguished men in the south
ern States, suggesting various names
for Gartield's cabinet from the south.
Gariield's fIiends say that he fully in
tends TO call one southern man to his
official family; that be does not pro
pose TO lay himself open to the charge
OF making a sectional cabinet. TIE
name Of Judge John Baxter has been
suggested TO him. Southern republi-
cans here think that this would be ono
OF the best that could DO made,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-01-26
Fresh Baltimore Oysters,
Lake Erie Salmon.
~. SEESSEL, BR., q SON,
Corner Jefferson and Second.
Police Points.

Eleven arrests were made ycster.
day.
The court this morning was worth
thirty dollars 10 the city.
The negro arrested on suspicion Of
having murdered Gray Varnell Is re-
tanned in the station house TO await a
fall Investigation.
a charge Of ysgrancy was entered
against q Center alley demirep this
morning, and the goes to the island
for eighty days. A good idea.
A little shooting scrape between
Italians occurred in the old library
building last night. Damage slight.
A lot Of clothing stolen from Often
hsimor 4 Schwartz, was found run.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-01-26
RennbIIcan PartisnnshIp.

Special 10 Courier-Journal.l
WASHINGTON, January 24.-The
house committee on elections will, to-
morrow morning, make a report in the
North Carolina contested case Of Yates
VS.. Martin. The majority report, by
the Democrats, gives the seat to Yates,
while the republicans Of the commit
tee join a unanimous minority report
in favor Of Martin. This case involves
precisely the same points as did the
Florida case, decided a few days ago,
where the democrats reported to turn
out Hull and seat his republican con-
testant, Bisbee, an evidence that dem.
ocratic generosity is thrown awayon the
radicals, for the latter sustain their
fellow partisans, right or wrong,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-01-26
NOMce! Extra:


TO the General Public Of Memphis:
DR.. Reva offers to furnish profess
sional attendance to the siling, and all
necessary medicines at any time called
upon at the following terms, viz
One dollar per month for each mem
Der of a family. Subscribers must
have their names on his list on the LIST
Of each month.
Only families received on these
terms all Applications must be made
from the 18th Sam. to the 18th 6 pm.
Of each month. No single member
taken unless all names of the family
are on my list. Address or call on
DR.. REYA,
lS 1851 Main street.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-01-26
Encouragement for Speaker
Ramsey.

IcNairy independence
The speaker OF the house of repre.
sentatives Of the Tennessee legislature
is an exponent Of the liberal class at
young men called upon to lead in no.
litical matters in Tennessee. P, r.
Butler, an old politician of the radical
school, was the caucus nom inee, but
was defeated by DR.. Ramse 9 If Sbol.
BY, who Is a young man aged thirty
three years, and only Served last term
in tho legislature. lie is a liberal re-
publican with greerback predictions.
he is purely a self-made man,
beginning the practice Of medi,
cine IN me county Of Shelby.
ten mllea north Of Memphis. a few
y!earG bgo. His course has been prac-
t'cally conservative, but at all times 2
recognized republican. He has never
followed the extreme leadership of
some OF the Memphis republ, rams
he commands with an ease ard com
mand:ng personnel that STAN. o him as
a man Of well balanced mind M
man., perhaps, could have been Sc.
leeted by any party. Which will give
more general satisf action. He has
none Of the clogs which trammel an
old politician, AID therefore brings
INTO the duties Of a presiding officer
none OF tnos'e complications which so
often emDe rrass the workings Of an
assembly 1t is very fortunate for tho
people nat the selection was so wisely
maze McNairians should be proud
u vac action Of their representative
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-01-26

ming down Thifd street last night with
a darky. The bundle stopped, the
darky ran, and Officer ChnstainC
amused himself with half a dozen
playful shots.
An incondiary, named Newton
johnson, was arrested by the police
last night on suspicion Of having set
fire to a frame dwelling corner Vel
lington and Vance streets.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-01-26
FsSH AND GAME.
AZ ALBERT SEESsEL's Market,
1874 Main. 1919,
Yesterdaz,s Fire Risk.

Forty-six hundred dollars was the
total insurance Of the property burned
yesterday morning al tho southwest
corner Of Vance and Lauderdale
streets, and the loss was not much
more, if any, above that. The Plant
ers covered the houses with a policy
Of 1900 and the Peoples with $3.50 ;
the King grocery contents, and the
butcher shop next door, was covered
with $3.50 by the Memphis City Fire
& General insurance company, ard
Major Murphy's, Toronto, Canada,
company, had a risk on tie contents
Of Voorhees, drug store for $500.