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Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1885-11-28
GALVESTON'S RUINS.
Nearly Four Hundred Residences
Destroyed by the Terrible Con-
flagralion-..A thousand
Families Homeless.
The Flames Spread With Uadimiaishsd Force
UatI a Vast Section is all Ashes.

A destructive fire broke out i'm Galveston.
After fighting 1t for hours, all efforts to
confne it were abandoned and it then burn
ed to the waters edge, destroying over sixty
blocks of buildings, including four hundred
residences.
The fire began in small foundry and car
repairing shop OH the north side of Avenue
A. known as ''The Strand" between Six
teenth and Seventeenth streets. A fierce
gale from the north was blowing at the
time and the flames spread with lightning
rapidity to both of the adjoining buildings,
one being grocery store and the other an
humble dwelling. In a twinkling the long,
fiery tongues had crossed the streets and
two more dwellings were i'm flames, the in
mates barely escaping with their lives.
At this moment the fire department got
two streams going, but they were of no avail,
The heat became so intense that the fire.
men had to abandon their positions. and the
wind rose aud carried myriads of sparks
TO premises east of Avenue A. A general
alarm was then sounded.
BLOCK AFTER BLOCK ABLAZE.
In half an hour two blocks were burning
fiercely, the confagration was fairly beyond
human control.
People for squares around on either side
of the burning blocks became panic-stricken
and the piercing cries of frightened women
could be heard above the hoarse din Of the
fire and the mOurnful wind.
Although the victims were many of the
wealthiestpeople of the city whose indi-
yidual wealth runs up meas the millions
vet the great majority of those burned out
lose the better portions of their fortunes or
their little all.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1885-11-28

The royal alliance formed by the Prin-
cess Marie TOrleans will probably be
followed by an imperial one in the same
family. II is reported that the eldest
daughter of the Comte de Paris is en-
gagged to a brother of the Car.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1885-11-28
MacKIN GOES TO JOLIET.
The suprsme Court Of Illinois Aifirms the
Sentence Against chicaso's Crooked
Political Boss.

The news from Ottawa, ILL, that the State
Supreme Court had affirmed the decision in
the Mackin case created very little surprise.
1t has been expected all along. Mackin's
friends have had superstitious belief Tor
some time that his fortunes had turned and
that the facts were inevitably against him.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1885-11-28


Greece has just spent 100000 for guns and
ammunition.
British steam launches have captured King
Thebaw'e war vessel.
Foreigners are not allowed to leave Manda-
lay, the capital Of Burmah.
A great flre occurred at Manchester, Eng,
involving loss OF $500 600.
Trains filed with soldiers are constantly
leaving Philippopolis for toe front.
Bulgaria has decided to remain on the defen-
sive aud accepts war with calmness.
The French cabinet agreed to refuse gen.
eral amnesty to political prisoners.
Il is denied from London that China is to
contract with America to build her railways.
Servian troops have occupied the heights at
Isarfbrod, and are bivouacked In deep snow.
It IL stated that war between Burmah and
the Indian government has been formally de-
clared.
Alex Milne. switchman. was killed in q
Ontario.
Lord and Lady Mayo were thrown from a
carriage, and the latter is thought to be fatally
Injured.
Turkey has ordered 10000 tons of coal from
England, and will buy artillery horses from
Hungary,
Charles Henry Lewis, Conservative member
Of parliament.
An exploring schooner reports the discovery
OF q coal field on the Russian shore of Beh-
rings straits.
Church disestabishment has taken FORE
most position as topic of discussion in the
English campaign.
At Melbourne no credence is placed in the
reported murder Of the geographical expedi.
ton by the natives of Fly river.
Prince Alexander complains to the powers
that the Servian agent in Bulgaria withheld
for eight hours Servia's declaration of war.
The London Times, referring to the anti
Chinese crusade of the Pacific coast, says the
attack on the Cinnamon is an act of spoliation
committed against the world at large.
Russia has instructed her ambassador to
press the demand before the conference for
the immediate disarming of Servia, Greece
and Bulgar q, and the deposition Of Prince
Alexander.
Inc Paris Newspaper La France violently at
tacks Great Britain; says the British expedi.
tion to Burmah is really aimed at France, and
urges N. De Freycinet to unite with Russia tC
stop knglish territorial aggrandizement.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1885-11-28
A MURDER MYSTERY.
The MutiIatsd BODY Of Man found 10 Lois
Creek, Near Eau Claire, Wis.

The partly decomposed corpse Of middle
aged man was found in Lois Creek, near
Eau Claire, Wis. The feet were tied to the
roots of tree with strap. The body was
under water and the throat was cut from
ear to ear. From the condition of the body
II Is thought that death must have occurred
six weeks ago. The remains have not been
identified.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1885-11-28
WASHINGTON, D. O.


During September 27,s0l Immigrants arriv.
ca ID the United States, against 80 ,3e6 in Sep
tember, 1884.
Indian Commissioner Atkins has returned.
ana says that he finds the general condition OF
tne agencies better than he expected. The
Indians are getting their goods much cheaper
tnan formerly, and Atkins think that the way
20 reach an Indian is through his pocket.
yxsTKRN STATES.
The three italian murderers" were hanged
~ Onicago Saturday before 800 people.
Fire in the village Of Austin, seven miles
irom om Cnicago, caused damages amounting to
Soovv. and consumed Giles block which con-
tained hotel and several stores.
The supreme court of Ilinois rave its do.
cison IN the Joseph Mackin case Saturday. II
ssmrmed the decision Of the lower court and
Joliet penitentiary. ~ 'A'
MIDDLE srArrs.
Col Joseph BruR suicided at Damascus, O.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1885-11-28

DoMINGUEZ Francisco SERRANO.
Marshal Serrsno, one of the m ost con
spicuous figures in the history of Spain,
and the nineteenth century is reported
as dying. He was born near Cadiz in
1910, and acquired his military expert
epce in the War of Independence.
Shortly after the marriage of Queen
Isabella, il 1S46, he acquired an influence
over ne royal mind which occasioned
differences be;ween the king consort and
herself, end caused some scandal. He
subsequently became very prominent
and influentill in governm entail circles,
and was often a serious disturbing ele-
ment in the politics ofbis native country.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1885-11-28

The London World says that the
grouse lie better in the west OF Ireland
than in England or Scotland. That is
because they are Celts and gifted with
perfervid Imagination.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1885-11-28

DIR. Estachy, physician who made
rival practitioner the Greek gift OF
parcel of thrushes stuffed with atropine,
has been eiven eight years to repent OF
his liberality.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1885-11-28

The oldest printer in the United Ststes
is blind, so years old, and has been q
"iour" sixty four years. His name is
Matohett and he lives in Indianapolis.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1885-11-28

Reappointed temporarily by the Pres
ident that he might lend his experience
to the new appointees. He will probably
retire as sooI as the new commission is
fully under way.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1885-11-28

The new member from South Carolina.
At the time of his appointment he was
doing business as a commission mer-
chant in Charleston, 5. e. lie is the
son Of Ex Secretary TrenAolm OF the
Southern Confederacy.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1885-11-28
BULGARIANS RETREATING.
Defeated. After Hard Fighting. With
Heavy Loss.
0ragoman in the Hards Of the Servians. Wht
Capture 900 Prisoners at Widdin.

Dispatches from Belgrade of an official
character state that the Servans have de-
feated the Bulgarans at Dragoman Pass,
with great slaughter. Hordes of Bulgarians
laid down their arms and surrendered. Sev-
eral guns of heavy calibre were alsl cap
tured by King Milan's troops. The Pass
has been completely abandoned by the Bull
garians and is now in fall possession of the
Servians. This battle of Dragoman Pass
was referred to in Colonel Benecky's official
dispatch yesterday as being in progress, and
is without doubt the most important engage
ment yet fought between the contending
forces, as it practically leaves the road to
Sofia open.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1885-11-28
THE SLAUGHTER AT DRAGoMAN.

Dragoman Pass has been captured by the
Servians after heavy battle and great
slaughter, and the Servians encamped after
their victory i'm the Bulgarian positions.
Their light cavalry are pursuing the fleeing
Bulgarians. and the immediate capture of
Sofia by flying column is expected. The
battle lasted several hours, and the Bull
garianS' positions were assaulted and taken
at the point of the bayOnet, one after the
other. The Bulgarians were unable to save
their heavy guns and lost all their stores.
The fiyirg troops, hemmed in the deep
gorges of the pass, were shot down and CAP
cured in large numbers. The Bulgarians
killed and wounded is given by Servian
sources at nearly .Ot0 and the prisoners at
1,5O0. The Servian army is preparing to fol-
low up the victory by q rapid march on
Sofia. Reports are at hand from Belgrade
of a acomplete victory of the BregOra division
OF the Seyylans over the Bulgarian forces on
st tie that the enemy is i'm full flight, leaving
the road open to Widdin.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1885-11-28
ALL THE WORLD BY WIRE.
THE LATEST NEWS FLASHED
FROM EVERY QUARTER.

Condensations From the sssayings"
Specials land she Press Service - War
abroad ana Politics az Home The
Labor Troubles-Deaths OF PromI
nent People.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1885-11-28
NEWsY NOTES.
Short and Comprehensive Com
piIation of Things Trans
piring in the World
About Us.
Domestic.

Contra Ia, lll., 10 10 nave CLOCK manu-
factory.
Mrs. Wa kup has left Emporia and gone to
New Orleans.
Musurus Pasha, Turkish minister at London
has been recalled.
Charles ]. Osborne, prominent broker Of
New York. Is dead.
The race for the Liverpool Autumn cup was
won by Kilcreene.
Dr. Tyrg bequeathed all bis estate, except
the library, TO his wife.
A receiver has been appointed for the De-
trolt Tug and Transit company.
The charters of s6I national banks expired
during the year ending with October.
Mrs. Capps, an old lady of Hazen, Ark, fell
Oh car platform and was killed.
Mr.. Ben Franklin of Kansas City goes to
Haukow, China. instead OF CAlao.
Albert Jones farmhouse near Auburn, Ill,
was blown up By nitro -glycerfne.
Miss Cleveland has returned to Washington
after an absence OF several months.
The shipment OF cattle from Texas has been
cut short on account Of bad weather.
Three Chinese farmers were murdered by
Apache Indians near Lake Valley. N. NJ.
Senator Logan's new home at Washington
a fitted up in a charming and unique style.
in favor OF the eight-hour-a-day movement.
Martin Mitchell, the Swamp Angel of Ar
Kansas. has escaped from the Cross county,
Ark jail.
James Mccoy was convicted of murder at
Little Rock and sentenced to be hanged Janu-
ary Is. 1885.
Engineer Mike Hogan of Boone, To-. was
, killed in an accident on the chicago and
Northwestern road.
A negro named Noah Cherry was lynched in
Princess Anne county, Virginia, for an as
sault on little girl.
Extensive range fires have occurred in the
Indian territory, entailing heavy losses on
farmers and cattlemen.
A three-months- old baby boy with basket
Of fine clothes was left on the door step OF Mr
Moore of California. Mo.
Gen. Sherman in his report, will touch upon
the conflict of authority between himself and
the secretary OF war.
The census JUST completed by the Kansas
state board of agriculture makes the total
population ,26S. az.
Frank Gonzales, q leader Of the Salvation
keeping fencing house.
NJ. A. Mcguire, wholesale trunk-dealer at
Cincinnati, was drowned In the Tennessee
river at Coulterville, Tenn.
1t is now stated that Mrs. Gen. Gust er will
not be appointed pension agent at Detroit be-
cause she does not want the position.
Gen. Stevenson is getting particular. A
poetmast of Utah has been removed for hav-
ing four wives and seventeen daughters.
>JK. Piersall. assignee of q bank at New
Brighton, Pa, is reported short in his &C
counts, owing to speculation in wheat.
Petitions are under circulation to abolish
the Brooklyn pest ONCE as q separate office
and place It under the Jurisdiction of the New
York office.
The Western Nail association, at their meet.
inR at Cincinnati, declined to confer with the
United Nailers. Heaters and Rollers associa
ton.
Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1885-11-28

aturday. "as'us' "
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1885-12-04
APPLE TREES.

A. G. Hammond, secretary of the Ill
inois Horticultural Society, has issued a
report on the condition of fruit trees in
the state. He says Sc per cent. of the
apple trees in northern Illinois are dead
or dying, and that rs per cent. of the
pear trees and 81 per cent. of the cherry
trees are in the same condition. In CEN
trail Illinois the following are the percent
ages of dead and dying trees Apples,
As pears, 65; peach, 80; cherry, 40.
In southern Illinois Is per cent. of the
apple trees, Is of the pear, 48 of the
peach, ~ of the cherry trees are dead or
dying.
The cause of the death of fruit trees
in the northern portion is attributed to
extreme cold, insects, neglect, pasturing
orchards, and lack of adoption of the
trees to the soil and climate. The
cause of death in other parts Of the state
is attributed to sudden changes of tenn
perature, want of draining and blue
grass sod.
The apple trees that are in the bes
condition in all parts of the state are thu
Red Astrachan, Maiden Blush and vii
low TWig. The Ben Davis, that hal
long been recommended for northern
and central Illinois, and largely PLANTED
Of late years, is generally killed.
Mr.. Hammond does not take a d.
couraging view of the situation, bu
thinks the horticulturist should continu
to plant and experiment until it
known what and how to plant to insur
permanent crops of fruit, and thus a
apparent disaster may prove a blessin
to horticulture. TURNER'S Revie0.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1885-12-04
TRUESDELL.

Mr.. Nicholas Neiderkorn, of Somers,
was married on the 23d ult to Miss
Lena Starr, of Chicago. Mr.. Neider-
korn has resided here about fifteen years,
and by his quiet manner and industrious
habits has gained host of friends. He
has rented the Robinson farm, and will
take possession at once. We hope he
may be prosperous in his new home.
We notice some improvements being
made on the Sweet farm, under the
direction of Andrew Flett. A new barn
is being made out of an old one.
A Literary society has been organized
at the Hollenbeck school house in Bris
toll, to be known as the Bristol Unior
Library Society. Ed. Carpenter. Presi
dent Will Leiber, Vice President
and Florence Fellows Secretary.
Chas. Toner has moved on to his new
ly-acquired farm in Pleasant Prairie.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1885-12-04

to school here, and seems pretty lively
Tor boy that has been dead twice.
A mutual improvement club ha.
been formed on the Geneva road. The
meetings are held on Wednesday even
ings at the Asbury parsonage.
Well, Mary, how is school getting
onT "Oh, pretty WELL" You like
your teacher, | hope?" "Yes, pretty
well. He teaches US manners" Just
think; teaches them manners. Oh,
myl what are we coming to?
Approaching small village just af
ter school was dismissed met eight
pupils on their way home. Every boy
bowed and said, GOOD evening, sir"
Their teacher must have taught them
manners. Some months after read
IN the county paper that that teacher
had taught the school three years, and
the parents presented him silver
snuff box.
Mr.. ]. G. Roberts, Mr.. Jas. Eddy.
wife and daughter, went over to ]. B.
Jackson's to examine the new house.
They report it as very convenient,
quite pretty in design, and well built,
and they recommend all who have the
means to go and do likewise.
Our young ladies will no doubt re-
greet to hear that Miss Nellie kellogg
has been very sick.
Alas this dull, damp, dreary, dismal |
weather, will not dry the paint, and |
one more Sabbath will pass without |
service at the Plank Road church.
Mrs. A. Craney came out from Keno
'ha last Saturday to see the best friend
The ever had-her mother.
Halle, seven-year-old son of Rev.
d. M. Corsbie. met with quite severe
lccident one day week before last. His
,lder brother and a hired man were
lrawing cornstalks and Halle was hang
ng to the wagon, when it was driven SO
lear the side of the barn thai the boy
vas crushed between the two. His col |,
ar bone was badly bent and somewhat
pllntered. DR.. Stevens was sent for
md he Strengthened the bone as much
s was possible without putting the child
through a severe operation, and it is ,
bought it will be as strong and as use
I'll as usual, in the course of time, though
ever quite straight.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1885-12-04
BRISTOL.

Mrs. moore started for her Racine
home on Wednesday,.
Mrs. Parker has moved into the
house of Mr.. Foster in Salem, just over
the town line.
Mr.. Farr and wife have gone from
r. F. Roberts to their home in Keno
sha They made quite long visit this
time.
Report says that Mr.. Snyder is put
ting up house for Mrs. Stonebreaker
to live in. The hill is too lonely for
her now that Mrs. Parker has moved.
Mr.. J. A. Loomas and wife, with
Mrs. f. Tarbell and son, enjoyed their
turkey at Mr.. L. Tbayer's on Thanks.
giving.
Mr.. A. Griswold left last week for
his home in Minnesota.
We have a boy round here that fell
through the ice last winter and was
drowned; besides that, was taken sick
and died in hospitable; yet he goes
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1885-12-04
THE AMERICAN EXPOSITION

Opens at New Orleans Nov. 10th, 1885
and continues until April LIST, 1886.
The Illinois Central r. r., the Great
Short Line between the North and South,
viii place on Gale round-trip tickets at
very low rates. Winter tourists to
Florida, Texas, Mexico and California
can purchase tickets via New Orleans,
with stop-over privilege to visit the Ex-
position, at as low rates as by any other
route. For fall and winter excursion
folder, giving routes and rates, and
very complete pamphlet styled, Pen
Points from the American Exposition, "
address
A. III. HANSON, THos. DoRwIN,
Gen'l Pass Agt., Gen'l North. Pass. Agt
Chicago. 121 Randolph ST., -
Chicago.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1885-12-04
ADVERTISED MAIL MATTER.

The following is the list of letters re-
manning uncalled for at the Kenosha
Post office, Kenosha Co., Wis, for the
week ending Dec 8, 1885, and which
will be sent to the Dead Letter Office at
the expiration of thirty days unless call
ed for
Adams, Robert ~ Mcdonald, Mary az
Brown, Miss Louisa Starr, Mrs Merritt
Jonhous, Mary Schmitz, Peter
Jaubs, Louis Wensing, Mrs. Jon
Larsen, Louis Wadworth, Miss J.
To obtain any of the above mail mat
ter the applicant must give the date of
this list. CHARLES FRANTz. P. M.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1885-12-04
MARKETS.

Barley, No. 8, 45c; extra No. 8, soc;
No. 2. Soc.
Beans-$1 2501.5O for hand-picked.
Butter-Old and low grades unstable
choice to fancy. 16@18c creamery, 1900
&c.
ese-1O@123c. for new full cream.
Eggs-2Oc.
Florr-Washburn's patent spring,
$3.50 Minnesota, 5000; do, straight,
$3.50; Simmons. Arndt & Co.'s Sunny
side, $3.50; patent. $500; o K, $3.50 /;
Lentz & Funck's fancy family, $500.
Corn-Ear, 22@25c shelled, SOC.
Oats-24@26c. w.
Beef, $2.50@4.OO per cwt /; calves, $3.50
@5.5O per cwt., live weight; lambs,
81. 50@2.00 each sheep, $200@3.50
each /; dressed hogs, $4.00@4.25.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1885-12-04
ANOTHER OLD SETTLER GONE!

Mr.. Gibson Lewis, of this city, died on
Monday evening, November %, aged SO
years. He was born in Sufield, Con-
necticut, in 1903, and came to Wiscon-
sin in 1857, and occupied the house
where he died ever since. Mr.. Lewis
was man of quiet and retiring life, and
did not become extensively acquainted
in the city or county. During the later
years of his life he was seldom seen on
the business streets of the city, and he
made no effort to enlarge the circle of
his acquaintance. He bore the general
reputation Of being an orderly and peace
able citizen. His last illness was not
apprehended dangerous until short
time before his death His disease was
said to be blood poison. He was at the
time Of his death residing in his own
house with his daughter, Mrs. Lee, and
it was the purpose of the family to have
as little display at the funeral as might
be consistent with propriety. Besides
the bearers and the choir of the Congre-
gational church, most others present
were invited friends. The casket in
which the remains were deposited was a
heavy metallic one, requiring strong men
to handle it. A brief service was held
at the house before going to the GEM
etery, Rev. Mr.. Bray officiating. Mr..
w. E. Reed had charge of the funeral.
It may here be remarked that the lot
on which the residence of Mr.. Lewis is
located, without counting the building
Improvements, is probably the most
eligible and valuable in the city. The
cottage residence was built in an early
day and is hardly noticeable from
the street, being hidden behind forest
of evergreens. Mr.. B. P. Cahoon, an
entefprising citizen, built the house and
commenced the Improvements over 80
years ago. The lot fronts on Park
avenue, contains six acres of land, and
extends back to Mechanic street. 1t
was here that Mr.. Cahoon commenced
growing the mammoth rhubarb, or, as it
is now called, pie plant, which was wide
ly famed. Mr.. Cahoon found ready
market for the green pie plant in Chica-
60. When Mr.. Lewis came in possession
of the premises, instead of sending the
plant to market, he caused the juice
to be manufactured into wine. He did a
large business in this line, manufacture
ing upon an average one hundred
and fifty to two hundred barrels year
The opinion is expressed that the lot Of
Mr.. Lewis here spoken of has a-more
abundant and a greater variety of ever
greens, different kinds of fruit and forest
trees, and small fruit and shrubbery, than
all the balance of the city put together
Of the correctness of this statement we
are not prepared to judge it may be ar
exaggeration. At any rate, any person
who has taste for rural scenery, such
as these grounds present, might spend
half hour or more on them with satisfac-
ton.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1885-12-04
ROLL OF HONOR.

The following pupils have not been
absent or tardy during the month end
ing Nov. 81, in District No. 7, Brighton :
Elite Mcdonald, Johnnie Mcdonald,
Celia Murphy, Tracy Ludwig, Susie
Rieter, Josie Rieter, Frank Murphy,
Willie Bohanan, Louy Stefin, Willie
Eppers, Mamie Murphy.
RENA WHEELER, Teacher.
The following pupils have not been
absent or tardy during the month end
ing Nov. 81, in District No. 2, Brighton
Carrie Faden, Hermon Burgess, Leslie
Halliday, John Hotz.
KATE Rowland, Teacher.