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The Dickinson press., 1888-03-24
Floods in l:u rODc.

VIENNA, March 20.-The ice in the
Danube is breaking up. There is an
enormous i%nundation in Galicia and
in Hungary. In the Lu,aberg district
many villages have been ruined Two
hundred houses have been wrecked ut
Szottmar. Some of the streets of Bu,la
ora s,,hynorpoJ
The Dickinson press., 1888-03-24
Illinois National Guard.

SPRINGFIELD, Ill March l9.-Among
the appropriations granted by the state
legislature is IL amounting to !SSsS4, 900
to pay the expenses of the III nnis Ma
tional Guard during the riots Of 1885 in
East st. Louis and Chicago. and lu pay
the expense of maintaining the guard
from July l, 1887, to July 1, 1889.
The Dickinson press., 1888-03-24
English Railways Blockaded.

LONDON, March 1.-THE snow storm.
has greatly interfered with railway
traffic in the north of England and Scot
land. Several trains have been buried
in snow drifts. The passengers on a.
stalled train between Sunderland and
Harlepool were compelled to spend the
njoht In tha cora
The Dickinson press., 1888-03-24
We're Sick for a Time.

MINNEAPOLIS, March ia little rip
pie of excitement was caused here by
Manitoba engineers employed in the
yards suddenly leaving their engines.
They returned to work soon after. A
slight misunderstanding as to handling
Burlington freight was the cause. .
The Dickinson press., 1888-03-24

r%esentative men in
the chamber of
commerce rooms.
He argued that
commercial union,
or reciprocity of
trade between the
two countries, was
an issue most pre-
!eminently to be de-
sired. A thing
which could be &C.
.|complished with
out over-throwing
any of the old COM
mercial laws, and
The Dickinson press., 1888-03-24
Canada,s Big Mononolx.

WINNIPEG, Man, March 19.-Nothing
definite has been heard from Ottawa, but
the Canadian Pacific road, it is under
stood, will receive a cash subsidy of So
WOW, 900 for the Atlantic Il Pacific steam
ships, and the Manitoba government
will purchase or lease the Pembina
brunch.
The Dickinson press., 1888-03-24
Floods in Eurone.

LONDON, March 20.-The rising of the'
Tiber, caused from the recent fall of
snow, has flooded the lower quarters of
Rome. Floods are reported in Russia.
The emperor of Austria gives 5000 flor
ms to the sufferers from the floods i'll
Galicia.
The Dickinson press., 1888-03-24
Our Finances.

WASHINGTON, March 17.-Gold, sill
yer and currency in the treasury, $780,
BOO, 3G8: certificates outstanding-Gold
1914, 2l0, 051; silver, $1s7, 16l, 400; cur
rency, S10,335, 900. Internal revenue re-
ceipts, 1888, 600; customs, $38s, 100.
The Dickinson press., 1888-03-24

The Rochester Light and Fuel COM
pany filed articles of incorporation
Thursday with the object to build gas
and electric light works. Capital stock
is 800, 900.
The Dickinson press., 1888-03-24
May BE Flooded Ont.

SIoUX CITY, Iowa, March 21.-Much
anxiety is felt by the settlers of the low
lands beyond the bluffs north of the city,
because of the prospect of an overflow
like that of 1881.
The Dickinson press., 1888-03-24
THE NEW HORSE DlsTEMPER.

Twenty-six More New York Equines Sue
cumb to Its Strangely Fatal Effects.
New York, March 19.--Twenty-six
more horses suffering from the fatal
disease were shot Sunday. In nearly all
cases the disease was contracted by mis-
management in feeding.
The Dickinson press., 1888-03-24
The Keely Motor Must BE Inspected.

PHILADELPHIA, Penn, March 2O.-In
the suit of Bennett G. Wilson against
John w. keely to compel the latter to
submit to an inspection of his motor
Judge Finletter, in the court of common
pleas, rendered adecision granting priv
ilege of inspection.
The Dickinson press., 1888-03-24
Day of Funerals,

NEW YORK, March 17.-Calvary ceme-
terry was made accessible again yester-.
day ana roads to the cemetery were
crowded with funeral professions. One.
hundred and thirty hearses had entered
at 6 o'clock when the cemetery gates
closed.
The Dickinson press., 1888-03-24
Te,aeranh Communication Restored.

New HAVEN, Conn, March 17.-Di~
rect telegraph communication between.
Boston and New York has been restored.
In several places the lines have had to be-
entirely rebuilt, poles and oil, for half a.
mile, and there were numerous places
where half u dozen poles were down.
The Dickinson press., 1888-03-24
A Minnesota Academy Burned.

sAuK CENTRE, Mimi, March e.
Cogsn's academy burned Wednesday
morning. The students effects were
saved. In twenty minutes the building
was leveled. Loss about $40, 00O.
The Dickinson press., 1888-03-24
In Favor of Bell,

WASHINGTON, March 2O.-The decision
in the telephone case was read by Justice
Blatchford in the United States supreme
court Monday. 1t was in favor of Boil.
The Dickinson press., 1888-03-24
MARKED REPORTS.
Following are the Prices for March II.
St. Paul Grain and Produce.

Following are the Prices for March II.
St. Paul Grain and Produce.
Wheat-No. hard. tic bid; No. north
ern. 75c bid; No. 9, 73c bid.
Corn-No. 2, 44kc bid; March, 44c bid.
Oats-No. 2, cash and March, 29c bid; April,
e9Iac bid: May, 3l1sc asked; No white. 3lc
bid; No. 2, 3Cc bid.
Barley-No. 2, CSC bid: No. 8, Coo bid.
Rye-No. 2. SIC bid; March, Sic bid.
Ground ~Feed-$16.75 asked.
Bran-Bulk. $12.5 SO bid; sl3 asked.
Baled Hay-No. ], upland prairie, IS bid, So
asked: No. 1, IS asked.
Timothy Hay-$l2.O bid, s13 asked.
Dressed Hogs, S5.75 bid.
Seeds-Flax, sl.39 bid; timothy, s2.A bid,
clover, $3.50 bid.
Potatoes-SOc bid. SIC asked.
Eggs-l2l2c bid, lac asked.
The Dickinson press., 1888-03-24

gantic and novel enterprise is watched
with deep interest. The cars are bound
by heavy timbers. The contractors re-
ceive 5000 for moving the building.
The Brighton Beach Railroad. company
furnishes the locomotives, cars and track
The Dickinson press., 1888-03-24
Minnesota X

WASHINGTON, March 17.-From reports
made to the controller of the currency,
showing the condition of the national
banks in Minnesota (1fty-seven in num-
ber) ut the close of business on Feb. IA.
1t appears that the banking capital of
the state is $52, 7Ol, 00s. 81.
The Dickinson press., 1888-03-24
NO. I HARD BURNED.

Elevator at St. Thomas, Dak., De-
stroYed by Fire.
ST. THOMAS, Oak, March l9.-Firc
broke out Sunday afternoon in the resi-
dence of f. A. Neaverr. 1t was burned
to the ground. Sparks from this fire ig-
nited the elevator of II. Stong, and it was
also consumed. At the time Of the fire
the elevator contained about 20, 900 bush
els of grain, valued at S15, 600, which was
we'll insured. The loss on the building is
$4,000, partially covered by insurance.
The Dickinson press., 1888-03-24
MOVING A BIG BUILDING.

A Gigantic and Novel Enterprise That is
Watched With Much Interest.
New YORK, March 22.-The big Brieh-
ton Beach hotel at Coney Island, after
having its foundation honeycombed by
advancing tides, when nearly ready for
moving 500 feet back, was nearly de-
stroyed by the blizzard, but survived.
The snow is now removed and the struc-
The Dickinson press., 1888-03-24
Prohibition Sutiona, Convention,

CHICAGO, March 1.-THE call for the
natiu:#l Prohibition convention to as
se1:.~:c at Indianapolis June 5, on which
day the Democratic i,aticnal convention
assemblies at st. Louis, has been revoked
and Il new order issued calling the con
vcntion for May 80.
The Dickinson press., 1888-03-24
THE ENTIRE TRAIN DEMOLISHED.
Horrible Loss of Life Occusioned on a
Southern Railway.

SAVANNAH, Ga, March 19.-The first
section of the fast mail vestibulc train
from New York for Jacksonville went
through a trestle at a point seventy miles
south of Savannah Saturday morning.
The entire train except the engine was
demolished. Nineteen people are re-
ported to have been killed outright, and
between thirty and forty injured, of
whom six have since died. George
Could and wife were passengers on the
train md are reported to be injured.
The Dickinson press., 1888-03-24
CHICAGO PAINT SINGERS.

Seventeen Hundred of Them Go Out OH
u Strike.
CHICAGO, March l9.-The threatened
strike of Chicago painters took place
Monday morning. Seventeen hundred
men went out. Twenty-Five shops are
still running.
The Dickinson press., 1888-03-24
Volcanoes In Renewed Activity.

CITY OF MEXICO, March 20.-Recents
parties visiting the volcano Popocatapetl
report increasing activity in the crater,
with clouds of smoke and sulphurous:
fumes. Reports from Central America
show that several volcanoes are unmis-
takably in renewed activity.
The Dickinson press., 1888-03-24
DEMOCRATS.

State Convention Called to Meet at Mad
ison May 1.
MILWAUKEE, March 16.-A meeting Of
the Democratic state centra! committee
was held ut the Juneau club rooms, and
resolution adopted to hold the state con-
vcntion at Madison May 1 to choose delo-
gates to represent Wisconsin in the na-
tiouatl Democratic convention at Louis.
The Dickinson press., 1888-03-24
LARlMORE's LOSS.

Large Roller Mill and Elevator and 49,
900 Bushels of Grain Destroyed by
Fire.
LAR1MoRE, OAK, March 1.-THE 300
barrel roller mill here caught fire at 5
o'clock Friday afternoon and was burned,
together with the warehouse, elevator
and $4,000 bushels of wheat. Loss, $685.
600; insured for $4,000. A. Bettcugen
& Co. are the proprietors.
The Dickinson press., 1888-03-24

InE Northern Pacific having closed
a contract for the transportation of
OF lO.OOO,000 pounds of tea from the
Pacific to st. Paul, it, will soon he
known as the great tea route.
The Dickinson press., 1888-03-24
Authoritativelv D.n,.s

Sioux City, Iowa, March 2O.-The re-
port that Phil Armour had bought $40
acres two miles from Sioux CITY on the
Milwaukee road to establish a stock ward
and packing house is authoritatively
denied.
The Dickinson press., 1888-03-24
The Chaska-Fellovvs Nunt,.,.

PIERRE, Oak, March 17.-Miss Cora
Fellows has postponed her marriage with
the Indian Chaska until the Gath at the
earnest solicitation of her father, but
positively refuses to break of the iu.ad-
vised engagement.
The Dickinson press., 1888-03-24

lie annual meeting of the Montana
Live Stock Association will convene
at niles City, April 18th. 1t is
thought the meeting will be the most
interesting II ever held by the asso.
citation.
The Dickinson press., 1888-03-24

WASHINGTON, March 2O.-Among the
bills reported from the committees and
placed on the calendar were the follow
The Dickinson press., 1888-03-24
Drilling the Police.

M1NNEApoL1s, March Accommodating
the first of April the police of Minneapo-
lis will be drilled at regular intervals in
the movements of the school of the SOL
dier and company, and more especially
in the manual of arms.
The Dickinson press., 1888-03-24
SANTA FEE ENGINEERS.

The Entire Force Quit Friday, But Are
Ordered Back by the Chief.
KANSAS CITY, Mo-, March 20.-On Fri
day last the engineers of the Atchison,
Topeka & Santa Fe quit in a body. No
cause was given, but it was supposed the
action of the road in handling Burling-
ton freight was the grievance. They
were ordered back by Chief Arthur, and
the road is running now as usual. Dur
ing the strike the railway made no at
tempt to get out trains.
The Dickinson press., 1888-03-24
ChicaRo Live Stock.

Hogs Receipts, 1900. Market active and
armand prices 5@loc high T. Light, $5.aG9
5.45; heavy packing and shipping, S.. 3515 .6A.
Cattle-Receipts, 1000. Market strong;
beeves. s3,40@5.2O; cows, s2.0003.3 IS; stockers
and feeders, $2.25@3.O.
Sheep-Receipts, 5000; market weak; ma
tives. SS.sOG5.9o; Westerns, sa.4514.O0: lambs,
45.OONGM.
The Dickinson press., 1888-03-24
. blizzard In Scotland.

LONDON, March 16.-The snow sto RIM
which is raging in Scotland is rapidly
increasing in force. Nearly all the r all
way lines and roads are blocked by the
snow and traffic is at q standstill.
The Dickinson press., 1888-03-24

IRAsTus VIVIAN, which was in itself
as simple as the interchange of CONNER
cial commodities between Minnesota and
Illinois.
Great Britain would sanction the act
without any hostility, as for the last few
years she has thoroughly realized that
the best policy to pursue in regard to her
colonial possessions is to allow them to
act for themselves.
The Dickinson press., 1888-03-24
Novel Experience for Paris.

PARIS, March IA heavy SNOW stor::i
is raging is Paris. The streets M.e in Il
danRerol,s condition,
The Dickinson press., 1888-03-24

ooktnG After Minnesota Butter Makers.
ST. PAUL, March 21.-The dairy COM
missioner is making a thorough investi-
CATION of the dairies in the state, and es-
pecially in the vicinity of st. Paul and
Minneapolis.
The Dickinson press., 1888-03-24
LOGGING Season Closing

Logging Season Closing.
BRA1NERD, March 17.-The lu1nbermen
are fast coming in from the woods. The
sesson's logging is about to close.
The Dickinson press., 1888-03-24

The Scandinavians of Winona are
making preparations for n grand celebra-
ton May II, the anniversary of Norwe-
Qian in~dpnendence
The Dickinson press., 1888-03-24
New Dakota Aericultura. college.

WArERTowN, Oak, March 1.-THE
board of the agricultural college all
journed q three days session this morn
ing, and much important business was
done, the chief of which was the order
ing the erection of a new building.
The Dickinson press., 1888-03-24
PRINCE OSCAR AND HIS BRIDE.

FRINGE OSCAK AND Ills BKIDE.
the church was crowded with notable
people, including Queen Sophia, Prince
Oscars mother, and the Duchess of Al
bany. Pastor Bistrow solemnized the
marriage.
The Dickinson press., 1888-03-24
Tho nurlington Uni Restore Rate..

The Burlington Will Restore Rates.
CHICAGO, March 1.-THE Chicago,
Burlington s. Quincy had a surprise in
store for the Western roads in the way
Of an unqualified consent to the restora-
ton of rates.
The Dickinson press., 1888-03-24
ENTIRE BLOCK DESTROYED.

Business Buildings.
Roscoe, OAK, March 17.-At mid
night fire broke out in the rear of a sa-
loon building in the center of the princi-
raj business block, and before it could
be got under control the entire block was
destroyed. Ten buildings were burned
to the ground. Loss, $4,000; insurance,
about 5000. ~Incendiarism is supposed.
The Dickinson press., 1888-03-24

Burlington Wants q Prorating System.
CHICAGO, March 20.-The Burlington
g. Northern will not ngree to the restora-
ton of rates in the Northwest unless
the competing roads will consent to the
system of prorating Oh t%lirou-a business
between the Atlantic seaLonid and Min
%neapolis & St, Paul.
The Dickinson press., 1888-03-24
IOWA REPUBLICANS.
Delegates to the State Convention Solid
fo, Av1fuov

for Allison.
DIES MONIES, Iowa, March 17.-All of
the Iowa Republican county conventions
have been held and the 945 delegates
who will constitute the convention We'd
nesday mex are all for Allison. Indica-
tons point to the disappearance of the
Union Labor party from Iowa politics
and its absorption by the two great
political organizations,
The Dickinson press., 1888-03-24
men in Canada.

Tom Eek, of Minneapolis, will go to
England with q team of celebrated bicy-
clists.
Only $500 was received by the Burling.
ton the first week in March on its South
western lines.
The jury in the tally sheet forgery
cases at Columbus, Ohio, has beer out
some time. They will probably fail to
The Dickinson press., 1888-03-24
ERASTUs WlMAN's TALK.
Commercial Union q Very Simple Matter,
He Says.

ST. PAUL, March 2l.--Erastus Wiman,
the campion of the cause of commercial
union, addressed q large audience of rep
The Dickinson press., 1888-03-24
MINNESOTA STATE PARK.

The Supreme Court Atfirms the Consti-
nationality of the Act Providing for It.
ST. PAUL, March 1.-THE supreme
court Thursday handed down a decision
affirming the constitutionality of the act
to locate q state park at Minnehaha falls.
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INCIDENTS IN SOCIETY.

Mrs. orme wilson, of No. Ala Fifth-avc., gave a
dinner Of twenty covers last night.
Miss Furniss OF No. 4Gl F1fhavc. gave tea yes
tcr1ay afternoon for Mrs John Gardner, of Boston.
number Of prominent literary and artistic people
present. Mrs. Gardner will sail for Europe today
Miss Amy Baker VIII give her next reading for
Young people on Saturday afternoon, March TO- at tho
house of Mrs. i. =. Kinncntt, No. ~ Wost Thirty
sevenhst., and not at the house Of Mrs. ". r. Ora
per, as was first announced.
number of charitably Inclined ladies who style
themselves the Crb-sdc7 Committee OF tho Babies
Hospital will hold tea this afternoon at the hospital,
No 40 Lcxingion-aye., at O'Clock Fancy articles,
homemade cake, flowers and confectionery will be
sold. An admission Of so cents will be charged
H. lie Grand Cannon gave a brilliant musicale al his
studio, No. 1155 Broadway, yesterday afternoon Tho
adjoining studio Of Leon and Percy Moran was also
thrown open. An interesting programme was given by
Max Mvary Thcodor BjOrksten and Conrad Ansorge.
George AloXaidrr OF the Henry lr,ng COndany, re-
cited.
Society VIII he well represented al the KCttlcdrim
held in aid of the samaritan Home for the Aged al
1elmOnicO's this afternoon and evening. Landers
particularly devoted to the amusement of children.
There Will be informal dancing in tho evening. The
admission VIII be 81.
Mrs. Sherwood VIII give reading Tuesday at the
house Of Mis-. Stockton I'm Trenton, ~ j., in aid OF
church I'm that city
Mrs. H. X. Brewer. OF 10. III East Forty sixth ST.,
gave small dance last evening.
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FOUND DYING ~ 1HE RAILROAD CUT
AN OLD rRrNcHMAN rIcKEp UP oy THE YEw-YoRK

AN OLD FRENCHMAN PTCkED Up ON THE SEW-l oRh
CENTRAL TEAcKs-wAs IT SUICIDE OR MURDER
The groaIis Of man who lay the railroad tracks
in the Foulth-ave cat, directly under tho ilhy-hih-
bridge, attracted the attention OF Policeman DOnO
hue tho Eat Fifty ST. squad. caIy yesterday
morning. Donohue went down into the cut AMI
dragged tho man of the tricks. Then hc called
assistance and carried him TO the police station
The injured man John Grayvliie,
Frcnchman, age Gfiy-siN, who kept
a llquor.store at No g24 Third ave. and
lived at the same place with his unmarried daughter
Adele. iIo appeared to be under tho influence OF
liquor To the police he said that he had attended
meeting OF his lodge tho west side of the city, and
had started home about midnight IL was followed to
tho bridge over tho railroad tracks by mon who
attached and robbed him and then throw him into
the cut 1t WAS noticed that I'm speaking OF The
robbery 10 at first said that there two robbers
and aIrerWard that there three of tiein. lie
had no watch or chain and there money IN his
pockets.
Tho police sent him 10 Bellevue Uosrital. where
injuries. In ono of his pocket a postal card
addressed TO member OF his lodge On the card
request written in FTcnch that his friend should
look after him II anything happened to him. II was
ascertalHed later that the card written by his
daughter at his request. Among his papers the police
found letter in French, In the form of a VIII. I'M
ploring the same friend 10 take Of his daughter.
Adele. in case Of his death CAPTAIN Warts said In the
afternoon that he learned that there no meet
was inclined to believe that the man had committed
suicide,
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READY TO PRODUCE all TOScA."

Fanny Davenport has been during tho last few
days probably the busiest woman in this city prepar-
ing for the production of La TOsca" tonight the
Broadway Theatre She has been rehcarsing day
and night, and filling up the intervals by ns pecting
tho costumes Of the company and tho supers, being
fitted with her own and when sleep did not enforce
It's claims. studying the finer details of her part which
had developed suggested themselves In the last re-
hoarsals Yesterday afternoon she said to reporter
Il was in the theatre til 3 o'clock this morning. All
my people were dressed and l inspected them In
patches OF fours In one scene there Will be 1877
persons the stage, and this almost as much
work in direction as If we were about to produce
spectacle instead Of drama"
Tho reporter had an opportunity TO examine the
jewels which Miss Davenport VIII TO night.
This was through the courtesy of Alfred II. Smith &
Co.. OF No 1872 Dlo adwdr tho firm that has supplied
them. Part Of her head-dress will DO a magnificent
tiara Of diamonds with five stars. The largest
have centres stones of and a quarter carsts.
Her necklace is made of diamonds and rubles There
arc in 1t seven festOom Of diamonds and two half
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NEIRIY KILLED BY FoUR RUFfYays

Katie Cassidy, a servant. thirty five of No 395
Eighth-st., Brooklyn narrowly escaped death at the
hands of four rufans a In the Gowanus Bay. in
Brooklyn. Thursday night. She had been visiting
some friends Red Hook Point sni her way
home Clintonst after IL o'clock, when four men
seized her and attempted assault She resisted and
screamed, but aid came the region there lonely
and the carried her to moorcd tho foot OF
the One OF them struck her with a the
back OF the heal and she thrown overheard in the
icy water The next she knt she found herself sitting
htlf-frozen the pier She staggered up the street
until policeman met who took to the Eleventh
Precinct Police Station Ii Is believed that OF tue
pulled her out OF the water. Edward PackIngham
OF No. 80 Egltcenth-st., arrested OF her
assalanis and the woman identified HIM. From the
mud his clothing the police believe he rescued her
He denied all knowledge OF the matter and
manded for examination by Police Justice Massey.
Warrants issued three other men.
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TnYING ~ PASS" BY PROXY.



BROOKLYN POLICE FORCE pY FRAUD
Another attempt 10 pass Civil Service examination
Sith Substitute. similar Ia that in which Patrick
stanton was detectei in December, discovered In
Brooklyn yesterday Ia that Stanton tried to get
on the eligible list OF remcn although he coul read
or wrtc bl ~ this case IL physical examination
which J0hn l.. Evers OF No 62 Grandaye.. Brooklyn.
cndeavorel to pass by substitute order the
police force Evers vouoIei for by cx-Al lcrmla
Daniel OConne, Frank H. McGure. Charles ]. Foley
and j. j. Keys. ali OF whom Democrats aud live IN
hi, ward. the Ninth
When he presented himself nj the rooms OF tho Civil
Service Commission for examination he
panied Dy friend Thomas L. LAWN, an eX policeman
OF No 213 St. Mark's-avc lie remained outside while
Evers conferred with Secretary Campbell who directed
him to 90 before Drs Church and Sullivan at Police
Headquartcis for the physical examination. LAWN
went with him to the Municipal Building and then
Evers remained outside and his friend. who knew all
about the examination by previous experience, went
before me phy cian. By the rules ~ the Commission
the applicant Tor examination had to write Ills name
plank furnished to him. In so doing he changed
EverSs address from No 62l No 426 1he physician
noce The discrepancy between this ami the blank sent
in by tie secretary of the Civil and
by Few questions learned that Ia knew nothing OF the
answers made by the zeal Evcrs to questions to him.
Fairy cornercd. LAWN confcsse ami admitted that he
was pcrsonaiing E,ers VINO outside LAWN
recognized az former policeman by Inspector Nc
Laughn
civil Service Commissioner Packard expressed regret
that theTe was no law I'M ler which such attempts TO
cvalo examination could be punished. II il asserted
that terr are men on the police force in Brooklyn today
IN shch pysical condition when appointed that they
must nave had dummies TO persDnlte them in cXemtna
ton Evcrs hal physical defect. 10 Is claimed. that
would nave caused his rejection III an examination