The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1886-08-20

among others III such method be adopted,
the convention adopting the same shall fix
tho time when, and prescribe the rules
under which such election shall DO held,
provided that such primary election shall
be held in each County composing such
district or circuit. Provided, further, that
no election either for delegates to convcn-
tion or under the primary plan shall be
hereafter held prior to the first day Of Sep
tcmbcr in ovory year
FURY OF TIE FOREST FIRES. Es.--Chcago,
August 9.-Late advices from the section
of Wisconsin devastated by forest lircs yes,
terday place tho loss by tho burning Of tho
village of Spencer at nearly 100000, in
stead Of 100000, as at FIRST reported,
There was large fire in Marshall, 100000
feet Of chair stock at Webstcr's factory
boiug destroyed. The town was saved by
hard work.
A dispatch from Neilsvilo says: Great
fears arc expressed in this city on account
of the extensive forest fires which are within
four miles Of the city and coming nearer.
The mayor and council have ordered the
fire companies to be in READINGS, at any
moment. Hewittvillc seven miles west of
here, was turned to tho ground Yesterday.
The loss has not been estimated vet, but
will be very great. Dilfs Dam, six miles
south of here, is also in imminent danger.
If rain docs dot fall inside of 81 hours it is
feared this city will also suffer greatly.
Milwaukee, August "a late dispatch
from Marquette, Mich, to the Ercniuy
Wisconsin, says: The city is in danger of
destruction by forest fires which make the
air dcnsely smoky. Pcndells slaughter
house, in tho city limits, has been destroyed
and the nitro Slyccrinc works of the Lake
Superior Powder Company arc surrounded
by fire. Tho men are fighting the fro
with desperation. An oppor,uno change
of wind saved the new city park at Presquo
Isle yesterday. The day is opprcssivey
hot and the fire fighters arc suffering
greatly.
At Appleton fire at midnight destroyed
the paper mill of Richmond Bros, causing
a loss of 100000 insurance $4,000.
~ 'lrwittsvillc. ten miles from Neilsyille.
building connected thercwltn ua. -.
Farm-houscs in tho neighborhood were
burned and many families were compelled
to move into tho fields with their household
goods. Fires arc still raging southwest and
north of Nci!svillc, destroying grain aud
farm buildings. Particulars arc difficult to
get
For an almost uninterrupted distance of
nearly one hundred miles north of Stevens
Point, along tho line of the Wisconsin Cen
tral road, forest fires are raging aud hun
dreds Of men arc fighting the flames seeking
to save the towns and villages hcmmcd in
by them. Tclcgraphc communication is
greatly intcrfcrcd with and details arc
mcagre.
The complete destruction Of the town of
Spencer is fully confirmed and the loss is
now placed at 100000 Several hundred
pcopl: are destitute and homeless. At
Colby, few miles distant, fire is raging on
two sidcs. The vi ole population turned
out to save the town. Several times the
fire was almost to the houses, but was
driven back. A heavy gale was blowing.
Tonight the gale has toned down, but the
people arc tired out, and if the gale re-
sumo, tho village is doomed.
Tonight the village of Prentice, in Mar.
athon County, is surrounded by flames, and
it is feared that it will be swept out Of cx-
istencc unless the wind dies down. Near
Chippewa Falls the fires arc confined to the
pra:ics and no buildings were destroyed. +.
\ Cny FOR BREAD.-Austin, Texas,
Aug. 1l-Govcrnor Ireland to-day issued
the following proclamation for the relief Of
the drought sufferers
"Whcreas it has been made known to
me that on account of the unprecedented
drought which has prevailed in the Coun-
ties Of Brown, Coleman, Callaghan, Fast
land, Stephens and others contiguous,
many families are suffering for want Of
food. Now, therefore, |, John Ireland
Governor, confidently call upon the people
Of other sections to contribute to the relief
Of their distressed fellow citizens, by for
warding, without delay, funds to County
Judges of the several Counties asking