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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-08-15
In A FIERY TOMB
Heavy Loss of Life in q Tennessee Blaze
Fifty Men Under Hot Bricks.

FIFTY Men Under Hot Bricks.
CHATTANOOGA. Tenn, Aug. 10.-The
fire which broke out in the Gr1ffis Cald-
well Block last night destroyed the en-
tire block besides the buildings of n.
Deltzer q Bro, Baltimore Cloth
ing House and Shelton & How
ard. The total loss on build
ing and stocks is 100000. A wall
fell on four men after midnight, two of
whom are still under the debris.
The loss Of life has been very great.
In the excitement of the confagration.
hundreds of citizens rushed into the
buildings and endeavored to save
threatened goods. 1t seems that there
was criminal carelessness in erectin
the four-story structures because they
collapsed solely from the heat One.
building fell IN when fifty persons were,
inside.
At noon to-day five dead bodies had
been recovered and it is feared the loss
OF life is considerably greater, The fol-
lowing remains recovered have been
identified James P. McMiliin, Hen.
ry WEIGH, James Smith, color
ed, and Edward Lowe, an
other colored man, has been
recovered but the remains have not
been identified. Two more bodies have
been discovered beneath the ruins, but.
they cannot be reached before night,
and it is believed Ed. Kruger is also.
buried beneath the ruins and six or.
seven others.
The total loss of life is estimated at
ten and four badly wounded. J. P. Nc
Millin was killed while trying to save
his books. He was prominent citizen.
Ed. Lowe was trying to save goods. He
was leading builder and contractor.
The following business firms were en-,
tirely burned out: Shelton, Howard q
Co., wholesale saddlery; Phelps & {.
Long, clothiers;' Roosenay, Crutchfeld
d Co., wholesale dry goods; the M.
Block Drug Co.. wholesale drugs; the
Gibson Lee Manufa curing Co., whole
sale queensware; Dieter Bros, whole
sale fruits and vegetables; Roshbaum4
& Co., clothiers; the Bradt Printing Co..;
the Chattanooga Paper Box factory;
Rosenheim Sons, wholesale liquors; A.
Schopin, confectionery, and Joe simp-
son, clothing, damaged by fire. Loss
on buildings, $91 600; insurance on
same, about $35 900. The loss by the
firms is S225, 900, insurance about $780,
600. The total loss is in the neighbor-
hood of $340, 200.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-08-15
A Decision Involving Millions.

At Duluth, Mimi, on the 10th, an inn
portant decision Of the assistant COM
missioner of the general landoffice was
given. It revokes decision of Register
Marble and involves title to the Byrne
iron claim in the Vermilliion region,
worth from half a million to million
dollars. The decision is to the effect
that Sioux half-breed script must be To-
Gated by the Indian himself and the
improvements prescribed by law must
be made by himself and not by his at
torney or his assignee.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-08-15
Deserted by Their Families.

D. J. Bower and Byron Stocking. OF
Lansing, Mich, returned from day
fishing trip on the 9th to find that the
formers wife and four children and the
latter's wife and two children bad de-
serted them. Bower was married in
1862, and Stocking married Bowers
daughter in 1879. Bowers home was in
Mrs. Bowers name, and before leaving
she sold it and took the cash with her.
The entire party bought tickets to St.
LOUIS. Mo,
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-08-15
Defrauded by the Cashier.

Benny Mcpherson & Co., large hard
ware merchants of Montreal, have just
discovered that their late cashier, L. C.
Rose, who so mysteriously disappeared
a year ago, and whose body was subse-
quently found in the canal, had during
ten years he was in their employ car
ried on a system of Justification and
fraud by which they have been victim
lied to the extent of S25. 900.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-08-15
THE LATEST NEWS
Large Fire at Fresno. Cal.

The Donahoe block and several ada
cent stores at Fresno, Cal, burned on
the 18th. The losses amount to $780,,
900; insurance light.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-08-15
FLAMES ON SHIPBOARD.
Twenty-six Persons Narrowly Escap
Death on a Burning Steamer.

A"eHIy-slx FersOns Narrowly Escape
Death on a Burning Steamer.
New YORK, Aug. 11.-At 2 CLOCK this
morning fire broke out on the steamer
Bay Ridge, the favorite passenger
boat running to a number OF
watering places on Long Island
while lying at Glenwood, Long Island.
The boat had in all twenty
tired about midnight and were in
their berths below when the fire was
discovered. They were forced to Jump
into the water and swim for their lives.
All escaped but the bartender, Fred.
Tannman.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-08-15
SUING THE LONDON TIMES.
A Royal Commission Taking Testimony
in the franklin Case.

a RoyaA commission Iaking testimony
in the Franklin Case.
New YORK, Aug. ga commission
appointed by Queen Victoria is taking
testimony in this city to-day, to be used
in the libel suit brought against
the London Times by Charles g.
Franklin, the millionaire, who W.
confined in Ludlow Street Jail last De
tober ON charge of the misapproprlat-
ing of s., 100000 entrusted to him by ms
cousin, Sir Bache Cunard, of England.
The London Times, on publishing the
news of his arrest, is alleged TO haVee
made mistake in stating the cause.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-08-15
End of the Indian War.

WASHINGTON, D. c., Aug. S.-The
secretary Of war received telegram
from Gen. Howard, this morning, stat
ing that the difficulties with the Indians
seemed at an end and he bad no antici-
pations ofany further trouble.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-08-15
Fire at Chattanooga.

A fire broke out at late hour on the
night of the 9th in the Caldwell-Griffith
block, on Market street, Chattanooga.
Tenn, between Sixth and Seventh, and
In an incredibly short time destroyed
100000 worth of property.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-08-15
First Bale of Cotton at Louisville.

The first bale of new cotton on the
Louisville market was sold at auction at
the board of trade in that city on the
18th, to the Louisville Cotton Mill Com
pany, an extensive Warp making con-
Germ which is just beginning operations.
1t graded strictly middling and the price
was / cents
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-08-15
END OF THE GREAT STRIKE.
The French Navvies Return to Work G
Employers Terms.

PARIS, Aug. 10.-The strike of the
navvies has ended. The men have ac-
cepted the terms offered by the employ
ers.
The offices of the Labor Exchange
were reopened to-day. but the meeting
hall renamed closed. The guard of po-
lice which was placed in charge of the
building when it was ordered to be
closed is still stationed in front of the
Exchange.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-08-15
Saved One Hundred Lives.

Nicholas Murphy. Waterman at a
Boston wharf for five years past, has in
that time saved the lives of 100 persons
who have fallen overheard On the
18th his employers presented him with
a gold headed cane. He had previously
received a silver medal from the Massa-
cbUSettS Humane Society.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-08-15
SOLD UNDER THE HAMMER.
Two Immense Iron Mill Plants Disposed
of at Auction.

P1TTsBURG, Pa, Aug. 9.-The two iron
mills of Graf, Bennett & Co. were sold
at auction to-day for $729. 900 to satisfy
two mortgages. one for 1926, 900. held by
the New York Life Insurance Com
pany, and the other for 100000 held
by local parties. The property was
bought in by syndicate of the firms
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-08-15

the military stall and several other int
mate friends Of the General. The
President and Mrs. Cleveland and the
committees of the two houses of Con-
gress with barred heads followed the
rnn1rnprS
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-08-15
Failure in MinneapoIis.

f H. Steele, formerly proprietor oil
the Big Boston clothing store at Mime
apolis, assigned to Wh1pple Andrews,
with liabilities in the neighborhood OF
$15O.OO0,
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-08-15
BURIAL OF A SOLDIER.
Solemn and Impressive Service at
Washington To-day.
GEN. SHERIDAN LAID AT REST.
Fifteen Thousand Persons Follow the He,
TO to His Tomb at Arlington-Cardi-
nal Gibbons Flo quent and Eu-
1ogistic SermOn-Scenes
in the Church.

Mourn for hero dead,
Weep for patriot gone,
Wreath DER the kingly head
Leaves from the laurel shorn.
Bring from the glowing South
Blossoms and fragrant leaves;
Trail Der the cannon S mouth
Vines and the ripened sheaves.
Bring from the farthest North
Buds of the spicy pine;
Let all the land give forth
Fruits of its shade and shine.
es..=lsasa>r.
March with your guns reversed,
Ye who have marched before,
Ye who marched out at first
With him to the front of war.
Muffie the sounding drum,
Low let the music breathe;
And every soldier come
With peaceful sword in sheath.
Men who have worn the blue,
Men who have worn the gray,
Pledge, by this heart so true,
Brothers to be alway.
Make him hallowed grave
With comrades who wore the blue.
Sleep well. oh hero brave
Sleep we'll. oh patriot true
LOUISE PHILLIPS
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-08-15
Big Coal Land Deal.

At Denver, Col, on the 10th, 10, 900
acres Of coal land in Las Animas and
Huerefero Counties was sold to Penn
sylvania syndicate for million and a
half dollars. The land was the property
of 900 claimants
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-08-15
Large Estate Given to Baldwin Uni
verSity.

Baldwin University, at Berea, O., has
just been given an estate valued at $780,
600. The transfer was made by the
widow of the late Lyman Baker, of
Berea. In return Mrs. Baker will get
an annuity from the trustees of the col
lege.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-08-15
Destructive Fire i'm Macon. Mo.

The most destructive fire of the many
from which Macon has recently suffered,
occurred on the 7th, destroying four of
the finest buildings in the city. Loss,
500, 600; insurance. $50 900.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-08-15
Five Children Burned.

At Quebec on the 9th. the residence
of the widow of George Coveonette in
the parish of st. Ignatius was burned
and five of her children persisted in the
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1888-04-07

Thirst publication March 10. 1889,
state Of Michigan, county OF Iron. Notice Ia
hereby given that BY nm order Of the probate
court for the county of Iron. made on the 9Th
day of March. A. a. 1883, ak months from that
date ware allowed for creditors 20 present their
claims against the estate of NscheAi HoulihAu
late Of the county OF Brown. State Of Wisconsin,
deceased. and that all creditors OF said deceased
bate court 81 the probate Once la the township
Of Crystal Falls. for examination and allowance
ON or bfeore the 8th day OF September next. and
on the 6th day OF June, and on the 8th day ol
september next mt O'Clock In the afternoon OF
earh Of those days. Dated this 9th day OF
March A. D. 1881 CnAnLEs GALLAonxR.
So Juder Of probate. Iron county.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1888-04-07
METROPOLITAN nIssIvR.



Metropolitan - common with the
Sturgeon River Mlning Co., suffers quite
a loss at least - temporary shape. The
engine house Of North western mine caught
fire last Sunday night from the smoke
stack In some mysterious way and burn
ed TO the ground. IL made thinos pcetty
hot and lively up on the hill Tor = While.
Men are engaged In taking up the debris
this morning, and the break viii only be
a temporary one. Mr.. Atkinson had
Just placed new pump In the mine the
day before the Ore 0ccurpod. We learn
that the boiler, drum and machinery can
be put into shape SO ~ to be used again.
The Northwestern arises, Pheoeinx
like. from It's ashes- Burned out one
night, steam up and pumps working the
next night. ''0lc viryinay nebbcr dre. !"
The night Of the fire Mr.. Atkinson In
the spirit Of restless energy characteristic
OF the man determined that there should
be no halt in the business Of the Sturgeon
River mine. Hardly waiting for the
ashes to cool next morning he had all
hands possible at work ovcrhauling
tpoilcr, engine, etc, ascertaining the TACT
vcsy soon that the boiler was uninjurcd
he shaped his work SO as TO make the
boiler al right and get the pumps In
position and at work as soon ~ practica-
bic and thus prevent the water from gain
ing any Roadway Ia the mine. So rapidly
and efficiently was all this labor done
that niehfIonnd everything in position
connsctaous eli made, steam raised
and pumpa q work, A temporary shell
Ter win be placed over nhe boiler to lie
followed very soon by a complete
equipped engine hosAec and the stray Wis
ftor TO the Northwestern when the
roses bloom again" viii not know unless
he he specially insor1Aed that anything
out 81 the usual order hAs ever happened
in those diagings-
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1888-04-07

Probably no one thing has caused such
. general revival of trade att. r. Bowers
drug store as their giving away To their
customers u 80 many free trial bottles
q DR.. KINGS New Discovery forccnsump-
tSis very valuable article from the ,i isst
points. Coughs, colds, asthma, Bronchi-
It's Group, and al throat and lung diseases
quickly cured You can test Il before
buying by getting trial bottle free, large
SIZE 81. Every bottle warranted.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1888-04-07
READ THIS.

Mcssrs- Al Shoron and Thomas
Pichard, two practical wor<men have
established n Blacksmith, wagon and
horseshoeing shop in the extreme east
end of main street formerly used by Mr..
Brown for the same purpose, and ask
those In need Of any thing In their line 10
tion In every particular. Mr.. Shoron n
a blacksmith Of many years expcriepcc
aod win give all work In that line his
personal supervision, while Mr. Pichard
viii not be found wanting ia anything
pertaining 20 the wagon and carriaae
making department. Give them y call
and ret their figures before going else
where,
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1888-04-07

rheumatism Of ten yean' STANDING. /"
Abraham Hare, BeIlville, Ohio, s1lrxns:
''The bsst ceiling medicine have ever
handled Ia my twenty years experience,
u Electric Bitters." Thousands IL others
have added their testimony, ~ that the
verdict - unanimous that EIsctric Bitters
do cure all diseases Of the liver, Kidneys
or blood. Only hall dollar bottle at
y. X. Bowers drug store.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1888-04-07

The situa ton In still one u expectancy
and Inactivity, and nothing kas occurrcd
to change the relative position occupied
in this three-cornorcd duel between the
,ore producers, vessel owners and furnace
men, respectively. The railway interests,
ON which everything In the ore market
depends. do not yet seem TO iavor a
policy OF buying in any considerable
quantities. and so their Is temporary
suspension TO be recorded, until such n
time ms IL shall be demonstrated beyond
controversy that hall loaf il better
than no loaf at all. The ore producers,
last season, had a scant iare, and the
furnacemen had no fare at all, but the
vesseimen lived on the Tat III the land
and they feel like repeating the operat ton
this summer. IL Ii needless TO say that
their hopes are doomed. On the con-
trary, the longer they hold of, the lcss
ore producers feel inclined 10 pay. and
offers are beautifully shrinking as the
season advances, Az a matter of TACT.
mining. this year, viii Of necessity be con-
fined To the larger mines, the price being
unprotitable for working ON a small
'ucale. Only the leading miners declared
suitsce SSSr IA Si5Snished ' With With an Pm in
,'creGssh' butyJyft, and the smaller mines,
t1p bzy nothing Of "holes In the ground"
viii hardly pay To work this season.
There will be little or no new ore, and
none that Is wild" The shipments will
he from the principal mines only, and in
ceduced quantities, so that veaselmen
will have no ground on which to claim
exorbitant rates. an those In 1887. AL
most every one OF the large mines would
tie willing To sign a three years contract
Co send ore down on basis OF 81 20 from
Ashland, and such combination could
80 quickly equip a lake fleet ns 10 make
the heads of some vesselmen swim with
surprisc. Rail orders continue to come
in, slowly, in hand To mouth quantities.
and the sfead mills have not the busy as
Pect customary 20 them at this season Of
the year. The fight, ns to reduction In
wages is risaiutaincd mt the Carnegie
works with renewed vigor, and IL being
swskthed With 20 little interest by the
etruE<lcs The sasl1c question IL about to
sbc sct13ed In mr. feheuiug Valley ,,-<end
manufactarera skcky where view the sta
!. pt5en With NQprehei61on. A general
,6trtr, perhaps. n the hest thing that
se0f1Id happen 20 the furnace trnde, butt
would paralixe the ore season beyond
help, and, for that reason. IL Ill advised.
The coke war IL still on and. but for the
dcarth Of orxiers, the hIrnacsmcn would
be In position 20 buy coke NJ cost.
The syndicate has gone to smash and
coke sells Cor whatever u brings. We
qnote. Tor - ore. m foliows:
-.1-u
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1888-04-07
Attachment Notice.

First publication March "a. 1858
John X stack W.. Dillon Murrny-ts In
Attachment. Notice In hereby gwen that on the
18th day Of February A. ID. 1883, writ q
Court Tor the county OF Iron Mt the suit OF John
X. stack the above named plnintin against the
lands, tenements. goods, and chuttels, moneys
aud effects OF Dilion Murray the defendant above
named for the sum Of three hundred and fifteen
and seventy eight one-hundredths dollars which
said writ WAS rcturnable ON the 9th day OF
March. A. ID. 1883. Dated this 10Th day oi
March. A. ID. 1883. u. r. RorcE.
OF Attorney for plaintiff.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1888-04-07

J. +. Bower, The druggist. Is the agent
Tor Villas Bros., mixed paints, warranted
the best mixed paints made. Every
gallon warranted not TO peal, crack, chalk
on or blister. II properly applied and y
repaint any building free OF charge, in
cluding labor. The best Is the cheapest.
use no other. lott Villas BRos.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1888-04-07

The best salve i'm the world for cuts,
bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fever
sores, letter, chapped hands. chilblains.
corns, and all skins eruptions. and posi-
lively cures piles, or no pay required. Ii
II guaranteed to give perfect IA tisiaction,
or money refunded. Price twenty-five
cents per box. For sale by j. +. Bower.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1888-04-07
THE yERDICT UNANIMOUS.

w. d. Suit, druggist, Bippus, Ind, test
As the very best remedy. Every bottle
soid has Owen relief in every case. One
man took six bottles and WAS cured Of
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1888-04-07

A. Uren has a quantity OF dry hard
wood. four loot, which he will deliver at
81. 90 per cord. 12tf.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1888-07-31
Three Cheers.

To the Editor of THE HERALD.
Will you please give space in ysur
valuable paper for this little circum-
stance2 On July 9th, United States
Marshal Eggleston came to my place at
Honeyvills with warrant, charging
me with unlawful .cohabitation. 1 was
not at home. he insisted that l be
sent for. My folks told him that was
nearly seventy-fve years of age, quite
feeble aad ill, and had had no plural
wife since 1853. He then raid il that
was the case. he would rot arrest me,
and pulling out his warrant, he tore it
to pieces telling them 70 seun for me.
After long persuasion my folks did so !;
came home and when hs saw my con-
dition, he told me might remain here
SO far as he was concerned. was sorry
that one or two Ut our boys treated
him rather shabbily. Three cheers for
United States Marshal Eggleston.
ABRAHAM HUNgAKER.
BONNEVILLE, July 30, 1888.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1888-07-31
THE NATIONALS ON TOP.
The First of the Lake Park
Series : 5 to 4.

e.
{ The frst game of the Lake Park
series was played on Sunday last. and
YES the means Of attracting large
number Of visitors to this resort. The
Nationals footed up but four errore and
the Bast Lskes escaped with seven.
Busby and Matthias were in the box
for the. Kids" while. Blsnchard and
straub held these positions down for
the Salt Lakes, At the emf of the
second inning. the game stood 4 to II
favor of the Salt Lakes; in the fifth the
Nationals worked, ia 8 runs. and l in
the sixth, and the Salt Lakes
were. goose-egged each time. It was
undoubtedly one OF the best games ever
played in the Territory. Goiding UNI
pired. and gave the usual satisfaction to
all concerned. Below is the score:
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1888-07-31
Don't Experiments.

You cannot afford to waste time in
experimenting when your lungs are in
ianger. Consumption always see ms, at
iirst, only a cold. Do not permit any
teller to impose upon you with some
,heap imitation Of Dr. Kings New Dis
eoyery for Consumption, Coughs and
Colds, but be sure you get the genuine.
Because he can make more profit he
may tell you he has something just as
;ood, or just the same. Don be de-
:eiyed, but Insist upon getting Dr..
Kings New Discovery, which is guaran-
esd 10 give relief III all Throat, Lung
tud Chest affections. Trial bottles free
ut a. g. Smith 81. Co.'S. Drug Store.
LlTge bottles 81. 6
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1888-07-31
surrendered,

Mr.. 8. 81. Hill. of ths Utah Central,
who for two or three years has been an
object of the solicitude and search OF
the deputies, has turned up. Mr.. Hill
was indicted on the charge OF unlawful
cohahitation more than two years ago.
since which the officers baYe made
many futile efforts to, find him, Yester-
day afternoon the gentleman went be-
fore Commissioner Norrsll, surrendered
himself, and gave bonds for his appear
ance for trial in the District Court.
The bond was fixed at So 600 and was
signed by Messrs. Boliver Roberts and
James Little. Mr.. Hill's friends will
be pleased to learn that he is III good
health. - .s,',fa .-.-
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1888-07-31
MeGurrin's Victory

The eastern papers coming to hsnd
all speak in the highest terms of the
skill of Frank z. McGurrin, of this city,
who recently won the first professional
type writing match ever held il the
United States. MoGurrin did his work,
it appears. on Remington and Traub
used Cslegraph. In speaking Of the
performance one exchange says: "Mc-
Gurrin proved himself the better man.
although Traub showed that he was
able to strike the keys flasher than his
machine would write. McGurrin's work
was simply wonderful. In writing from
copy he never looks at his keys. and
could have done the dictated work as
we'll blindfoided. He viii compete for
the championship of ~ world in the
speed test which takes place in Toronto,
Canada, August 13. Az analyzation of
McGurrin's work shows that he aver
aged seven and one-half strokes per
second" II