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The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1890-05-10
Dakota for an excellent crop year is
fiattering
A Town Destroyed.

A st. Paul dispatch of the 18th saws;
Snow iell here day TO the depth of
an inch or more. 1t soon melted, how
ever. Reports tonight indicate that the
snow storm was very general through
out the Northwest. From La Crosse
Wis, to jamestown, n. D., the storm
extended and reached to the lake on
the north. At Fergus Falls, Mimi, it
showed for four hours. but melted I'M
medlately. At Mankato six inches of
snow is believed to be of benefit to the
crops. Five inches fell at st. Peter.
At Albert Lea it showed nearly all day.
as II did also at st. Cloud, Bird Island. =.
st. James, Redwood Falls, Lamberton,
and Faribault. AT jamestown, n. d.,
1t showed for twelve hours, the fall be-
ing estimated at four inches. This
snow all is generally regarded as favor
able to big crops, late snow in former
years having been invariably followed
by big Yields.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1890-05-10
LABOR DAY IN LONDON.
T he Great Demonstration in Hyde Fark
on sunday.


LONDON, May 5.-Ihe Pail Mall Ca
zette, commenting to-day upon yester-
days labor demonstration in Hyde
Park, says: The marvellous spec.
tscle Will cause yesterday to
rank among the most deeioive
DAYS in tile industrial history
of England. The demonstration was a
spontaneous, genuine working-class
movement. No continental country
could produce so striking sign OF
earrestness as was afforded by the
enormous professions, pouring streams
of humanity into the park"
BARCELONA, May 5.-There is much
Giscontent among the strikers here,
owing TO their failure to secure their de-
mands, and in numerous instances their
disputes between themselves have
ended in fights. A large number of
the strikers are showing disposition
to return to their work. The author
tiles have assured them that if they
resume work thay sill be protected.
DUBIES. MAY 81 Archbishop Walsh
has made a proposition that the corIo-
ration Of the city of Dublin and the
Chamber OF Commerce constitute them
selves a board of cancellation to act as
arbitrators III trade disputes.
VIENNA, May 5.-The strike of the en-
ploves # the state raj ways has been
settled, the authorities having conceded
higher wages TO tt men.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1890-05-10
WILL CALL FOR MILLIONS.
Estimate of the Cost of the Panama
Canal.

Estimate of the Cost of the Panama
Canal.
PARIS, May G.-The report of the spe-
cial commission sent out by NJ. Brunet,
the iiquidator of the Panama Canal
Company, to investigate the condition
of the canal, estIm ates that it would
cost ass, 600, 600 francs to complete the
canal on the lock system. To this should
be added 20 per cent. for unforeseen ex-
penses, and % per cent for the eX-
penses of management and for interest.
The total cost is fixed at 900, ,o00,O00
francs. The report further says that il
would take between seven and eight
years to complete the canal. The an
nual cost of management Is estimated at
100000 600 francs. According to the estl-
mates of the commissioners the net re.
ceipts for the first three years after the
opening of the canal would be 80, ,000. eco
francs annually, gradually increasing
year by year until twelve years alter
the opening when they would amount
to 81 100000 francs. The material OF
the old company, and the work already
performed, are valued by the commits
sioners at 100000. 900 francs.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1890-05-10
Charged vim NLurdcr.

CHICAGO, H., May G.-Mary Hampel,
midwife, DR.. Harriet stansbury and
George W. Dugan, chief engineer Of the
Pacific Avenue fire engine, we're arrest
ed Oh a charge of causing the death Of
Jennie G. Wynkoop, aged % years, by
causing an operation TO be performed
on her. The accused names were given
by the dying girl. Soon after her arrest
DR.. Strnsbury Was released on 5000
bail, furnished by her friends Dugan
and the midwife deny all knowledge Of
the crime. Miss Wynkoop was the only
slInnnrt of an aged mntnerL
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1890-05-10
THE SINGER FACTORY BURNED.
Millions of Dollars at elizabeth, n. j.,
in Ashes.


The Singer Sewing Machine Factory,
at Elizabeth, N. j., was found to be on
fire at IL o'clock on the night of the 9th.
The flames were first seen on the third
floor, having broken out in the main o.
ice. At midnight the main bnilding,
which covers acres of ground, was en-
veloped in flames.
Says the dispatch All the en-
gines IN the city have been working
on the flames, including five tugs.
Fhe main building st midnight was
burned down, and the fire was then
spreading to the others. The walls are
II falling down, and there have been
many narrow escapes from death.
Much OF the stock and the books and
records of the company were saved.
About , 900 men were employed in the
building which is now destroyed 1t is
likely that the entire factory will be
burned which will make the loss amount
to several million dollars. Great excite
ment prevails in the city, and thou
sands of people ere viewing the fire.
The amounts of the loss and insurance
cannot be exactly estimated. A repOr-
ter saw L. B. Miller. superintendent of
the company, who is at the scene work
ing hard, bat he could not learn any
thing about the insurance. The fire, it
Is learned, started IN the machinery
shop on the third floor,
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1890-05-10
THE NEW AFRICA.
Stanley Tells the British Nobs "a Few
Things,

Things.
The Londnn Geographical Societies
reception 10 Henry NJ. Stanley was
held at the Albert Hall, on the 9th inst.
and was attended by the Prince and
Princess o. Wales, the Duke of Edin-
burgh, the Duke OF Cambridge, the
Duke and Duchess OF Teck, Prince and
Princess Won Hohenlohe, the Duke Of
Fife, the Duke of Argyle, the Count of
Paris, and brilliant assemblage of the
leaders Of all classes OF people. The
princes of the royal family headed
triumphal procession which conducted
Stanley and his colleagues into the hall.
The assemblage, which completely
packed the building. rose en- masse to
applaud. The president of the SEQ
graphical Society, IN an appropriate
speech, presented q medal to Stanley.
The explorer, on reply, was greeted
with another Outburst OF cheering He
then proceeded to narrate his adven-
lures, assisted by a huge chart.
lie said that Carpers had asked
what Was the utility of the expedition.
To this he replied that the gain to
humanity was great. The expedition
had opened up a new, rich and produc-
tive region, and would enable them to
teach millions of degraded human be-
'i4s-S III tAAO 4OlVHA tllstL III hNEtlhDlC DIO-
ducts they would find something of far
vaster value than the flesh of their
fellow creatures. As a Christian ma
ton, he eaid, the English people
ought to rejoice that the few
thousand pounds lent to this work
had rescued 400 persons from slavery,
and restored 200 to their homes in
Egypt, and had delivered Emin from n
stagnant state OF impo8sibilities to the
active service of friendly nation. IL
was no exaggeration to say that every
mile traversed would serve in the future
to extend British commerce, industry
and enterprise. Finally, they have ex-
tended the British limits of the Congo,
adding territory covering thousands of
miles without force Of arms.
The Prince OF Wales moved vote of
thanks to Mr.. Stanley, and the Duke of
Edinburgh seconded the motion. The
medal presented to Stanley is of gold,
and bears his etiigY. Copies Of the
medal IL bronze were presented to his
colleagues
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1890-05-10
DEATH HIS PUNISHMENT.
Wropgsd Husband Tells Why He
kNillsd a californian.

kNiiied q californian.
SAN FRANCISCO, Cal, May 6.-There
were some sensational developments,
yesterday, in the case of George c.
Platt, an mploye of the California In
surance Company, who is on trial for
shooting L. L. Bromwell, president OF
the company, in the latter's office, last
January. Bromwell and several other
witnesses testified that they believed
Platt was insane when he did
the shooting. Platt himself was
examined, and said that some time pre-
vious to the shooting his suspicion had
been aroused that Bromwell was init
mate with Mrs. Platt, ald that the night
before he shot Bromwel his vie con-
iessed to him that Bromwell had caused
her ruin. He described in detail the
desperate condition of mind into which
he was thrown by this confession, and
said that 1t had led him to shoot Brom-
we'll on the following morning.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1890-05-10

read. Mr.. Blackburn rose anu announced
the death of his colleague, at the same
time introducing resolution expressing
the sorrow of the Senate, and providing
for committee of seven senators to ar
range for the funeral in the Senate
chamber at ] A. ". tomorrow, and for
an escort to accompany the remains to
Lexington. The Senate then, asa mark
of respect adjourned.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1890-05-10
NEW USE FOR NIAGARA FALLS.
A Fire Escape Inventor Drops from the
SugDeusfon Bridge.


NIAGARA FALLS, n. Y, May 3.-Yes-
terday afternoon about o'clock ]. J.
Athey, of Marion, Ark, dropped from
the upper Suspension Bridge into
small boat waiting for him in the river
below. The distance is about 200 feet,
and Athey was aided by an aluminium
steel tape. His time Of descent was
four seconds. The object of the feat
vas to test the tape as iire-escape from
tall buildings. Athey, who was fault
lesslv dressed, fastened one end of the
tape to the bridge, while the other,
which was wound about small reel, he
grasped firmly as he slid of the parapet.
BY pressing brake attachment in the
reel, he could descend with lightning
rapidity or stop at will. When about
two feet from the water, and while
hanging at the end OF line over 100
feet long, he had his picture taken.
His weight is 135 pounds, and the tape
has eustainir~ power Of 750 pounds.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1890-05-10
Tue Coming Wheat Crop.

Dispatches received on the 4th bv
wheat men rom tlandreau and other
points n South Dakota and Minnesota
are that rain was falling. turning into
hard snow. 1t is likely that rain or
snow was general through the region
% drouth, and the wheat prospect is
very much improved thereby.
\ Huron, ). D.. dispatch saws that
the HuronIte prints reports from thirty
ono counties III south Dakota on the
condition Of growing crops. The re-
ports show that although bur little rain
las fallen throughout the state. and
hlgh winds have prevailed in many To-
calltIes during the past week, early sown
wheat Is growing nicely. The cold
nights and heavy frosts have done no
injury other than TO slightly damage
fruit. i considerable acreage of corn
has been planted. 4 heavy rain in the
north, east, and south parts of the state,
"..l tie of incalculahle benefit in some
"esl'lcs particularly in the northern
'lff ri counties. Tie outlook in South
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1890-05-10
Have No Right 90 IL.

CHICAGO. H., May G.-The Council
last night revoked the ordinance grant
ing Dearborn Park as a site for the pub
lie library building. This ordinance
was passed at It's last meeting, by q
three-fourths majority of those present,
and 1t was generally supposed that this
long-vexed question was settled, so far
as the Council was concerned,
and that the furthe. adjustment Of
the matter, as letween the city and
any obiectors, would lie left to the
courts. The action Of the Council was
based upon an opinion from the law de-
partment. which declares that they
have no rIgLt 10 mse the lrooerlE
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1890-05-10
DETECTIVES POISONED.
Another Sensational Episode in An Ohio
Robbery Case.

FINDLAY, O., May 5.-The city is
greatly excited over the sudden and
mysterious death of Henry Stricken,
detective who at the January term Of
the grand jury succeeded in having in
dictments found against eight prominent
and wel-known citizens for being
the principals in the now cele-
brated Oman robbery. Olnan's house
WAS I<!ited by White Caps, and his 4
year-old child tortured by fire in order
to make members of the family reveal
the hiding place of a sum of money
Oman was supposed to have in the
house. John K. Lowe, a Toledo detec-
tive, who was first put on the case, died
very suddenly just as he was about to
ia ~ steps to arrest eight prominent citi-
zens of the county. His note book, CON
tanning all the evidence he had gleand,
was stolen wele he was sick. 1t is be-
lieved that lowe and StriCkler were
both pursued. Strickler accumulated
evidence o. sufficient character to Sc
cure the indictment, at the January
term of court, OF Henry Kibler, Jerome
kibler, Charles Morgan, Levi Fox, AL
bert Decker, John Long, TUCK"
Hughes and Charles Bates. all well
known and well-to-do citizens, several
OF whom live in this city. All were ar
rested, and Immediately gave bonds.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1890-05-10

COUNCIL BLyFf>, Ia, May 2.-George
Allinghsm, sn empIoye at J. r. snvdere
commission house, was bitten by huge
taranluIa. The insect was hidden in q
bunch of bananas received from the
South, and when the young man wae
carrying 1t he was bitten on the thumb.
Dangerous symptoms quickly followed
and il required prompt medical assist
snce TO save bis life. The tarantula was
captured and killed, 1t measured near
ly four inches in circumference.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1890-05-10
Crushed His Head.

CHICAGO. H., May Ga. +. Knight, &
ticket-taker in the employ OF tha Chi
caeo. Milwaukee * st. Paul Road, had
his head crushed while endeavoTing TO
connie the cars Of q broken train, at the
Kinzie Street bridge, last nlght. lie
was conveyed to the Alexlan brothers
Hospital. where he died soon after oe-
i1 nc admitted. Knight resides st Elmi-
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1890-05-10

NEw YoBK, May 2.-Fire broke out at
half-past 10 O'Clock this morning, in the
slx-story building, Nos. 19 to 2I Roose-
velt Street. The building was occupied
py Joseph Partridge as a storehouse
tor furGitGre. The building was owned
bv Mrs. c. Garrick, OF this city. The
loss on the stock and furniture is about
S40 1000, which is covered by insurance.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1890-05-10
Rumors About stanford.

Rumors have been afoat about WGsh-
lngton for some time concerning the
health OF Senator Stanford, and the
friends of the millionaire senator 10
longer attempt TO conceal their appre-
tensions. The recent changes ii the
southern Pacific directory in san Fran
cisco, and the senator g rupture with G..
Il. Huntinton have brought in much
gut concerning Stanford ) mental con
llu0n that was not before known. Pfi-
vGte letters from San Francisco state
That the senator will shortly leave for a
sooagH IN Europe in company with
.rs. stanford and physician skilled in
-nmtaL dlsehsHa.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1890-05-10

DEsyER, Col. May George L. Har-
ris, q broker, shot four times at /. L.
Brown, OF the grocery firm Of Brown Il
Briggs. last night. bat iaiied to inHict p
fatal wound The trouble grew out 0.
alleged insults offered 70 Irs. Harris by
the grocer, at wuoee store she traded,
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1890-05-10
IN THE TORTURE CHAMBER.
Fate Of the Russian Omcer who Sought
.n Entrar OHlciaI sncrnia.

=
20 Betray OhiciaI Secrets.
ST. PETERSBURG, May Capt.
Schmidt, of the Russian navy, has
been taken to Schlusseiberg, the
prison near Lake Ladoga, and it
is doubtful whether he viii ever again
be seen alive. He was discovered pre-
pairing plan Of the fortress at Cronstadt
for the German government. The mill
tarv and police authorities are
much exercised over the dis
very. and are doing their ut
ost to hush the matter up. The i'm
1rtance of the discovery is attested
~ the fact that Schmidt was hustled
off to Schlusselberg from which there
is. no escape but death, and the vslua-
ble military information which he pos
sesseg is as useless as though hs were
HEaH
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1890-05-10
Omcers OF the Fair.

The directors Of the Worlds Fair held
meeting at Chicago on the 3Oth, t.
elect officers Their action was unani-
nous, LYMAN j, Gage being chosen
president, and Thomas B. BRYAN and
Potter Palmer first and second vice
presidents. Mr.. GAGE Is vice-president
Of the First National Bank, and Mr..
Bryan and Mr.. Palmer well-known
capitalists. The selection OF other
officers was deferred, and the time de-
voted to adopting set of bylaws.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1890-05-10
statue Of Gen. Lee.

RrcHMoND, Va, May 6.-The eques-
trian statue of Gen. r. L. Lee will be re-
moved from the railway to the place Of
unveiing, Wednesday evening, with
military honors. It viii be drawn by
hand, and ladies viii have an oppor-
tunity to assist in the work.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1890-05-10
Death of a Noted Chicasoan.

Ex-Goy. Andrew Schuman diet sud
denly on the 5th, at Chicago, of apo
Plexy. lie was passing along Quincy
street, on the way home from visit to a
friend, when he was taken i'll. He en-
tered the first house at hand and was
given a bed. Doctors were sent for,
bGt within fifteen minutes he was dead.
Mr.. Sehuman has had long and hon
oTabIe career in politics and newspaper
work. lie was for many years the edi-
tor ard part proprietor OF the Chicago
Evening journal.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1890-05-10
Lawycrs, Bills shut out.

4 final refusal to pay the bills of the
special counsel engaged Tor the prosecu-
ton IN t. e Cronin case was made on the
9th by the Cook County Board. The
bills were those of Mills and Ingham
Tor 5000, and W. J. Hynes for 9f,j30.
HE vote on the question Of payment
stood eight to seven. Commissioner
Gool said the lawyers had been engaged
by private parties, though the County
Board, at the time of the trial, made all
appropriations asked for, and was will
ing to grant all the money necessary.
The question was he said, whether the
Board should now pay the balances out
standing on bills contracted by other
parties.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1890-05-10
Snow in St. Paul.

At Gilboa, \. Y, on the 4th, fire broke
ont in the Arcade, large wooden buili-
ing, and the flames quickly spread 10
adjoining buildings There being no
means of extinguishing fire, the entire
business portion of the town was de-
stroyed, twenty-five buildings III all.
Tile loss is estimated at from SIS, coo to
$4,000. Insurance estimated at about
~5g rB1
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1890-05-10
Gas Company's Earnings.

PmTsBrRG, Pa, May 5.-At the annual
meeting o the Philadelphia Natural Gas
company to-day the treasurer 3 report
WAS re d and showed gross earnings OF
~f,IG2, l00.l5, and expenses of 81 80
s-g.G5. The report showed a reduction
in the net debt Of the company during
La ,apt of S-SH 500
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1890-05-10
A GIRLS DEADLY AIN
Carrie Brown Kills a Uan who Attempts
To Take Her Life.

MIDDLEsBoRo, KY, May 5.-Saturday
afternoon, Carrie Brown (colored) shot
and killed Hughes Bell (also colored),
almost tearing eff his head. He en-
te1ed her room and, furious with drink
and jealousy, attempted TO xiii her.
Hence the tragedy. The girl is in Gus
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1890-05-10
Upper nIississippi Navigation.

The first steam vessel to come to Min
neapolis in eighteen years landed atthe
foot OF Washington Avenue on the lst.
1t was the government steam launch
Ada, bearing United States Engineers
Dushane and Thompson and Dumber
of Minneapolis and st. Paul gentlemen.
The boat crew two and one-half feet,
and bad no difficulty in coming through
from st. Paul, though the river is un-
usually low. The engineers were sur
prsed at the excellence OF the channel,
and think it may be readily fitted for
general steamboat navigation.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1890-05-10
NEWS IN BRIEF.
An Eruption in Paraguay.

A revolution has broken out in Para
quay. Several persons have been killed
and many wounded. Telegraphic COM
munication is interrupted, and the de-
tails that have been received are mea-
GER
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1890-05-10
e.xen,es ofthe United kingdom.

Loxnox, May 6.-An official statement
was issued to-day showing that the rev
enues OF the United Kingdom Tor the
wear ending March 81, were -, ,304, SIG,
and the expenditures aS6, ,0oS,3l4-
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1890-05-10
BATTLED TWENTY-sIx ROUNDS.
Galny Ring Contest at New Orleans, End
ing in "A Knockout

ing in a Knockout
New ORLEANS, La, May 6.-Tommy
Miller, of indianapolis, and Tommy
Morgan, OF Chicago, fought one of the
best prize fights seen here before the
Audubon Club, last evening, for a purse
of $500, of which $500 goes TO the loser.
One thousand people saw twenty-six
rounds of good, hard and scientific fight
ing, Miller gamely winning by clean
knockout blow with his right on Icr-
uap's upck
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1890-05-10
in a Libel Suit.

BosroN. Mass, May 6.-The jury IN
the Incl srtt brought by Broker James
Burt, Of New York, against the Boston
Advertiser, wherein plaintiff sought to
recover IS, ,001, this morning brought IN
,eTdict OF ST., 800 FOR the plaintiff.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1890-05-10
JOE HAWLEY A PLUNGER..

1he Berlin Bank Wrecked by His
Wild Speculation. He Writes a
Letter COn1essing His Irregular
Acts. Bound for Cuba to Start
life and Fortune Anew. Depos-
Itors Predict Assets Below Liza
bilitIeS.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1890-05-10
The Racine Murderer Convicted.

BENI0NIA. Mich., April 3j.-The trial
OF c. T. Wright, of Racine, Wis, who
killed Officers Marshall and 1hurber al
otter Creek, last August, came to
close this evening with verdict by the
Jury Of guilty of murder in the first de-
gree. The closing addresses were made
by the LAWYERS that of the prosecuting
denunciations Wright's sister tainted
away and was borne unconscious from
the court room. The judges charge was
brief and Is considered impartial, but
tue evidence establishing the murder
was very strong and the general feeling
is that it was uniuatifable.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1890-05-10
Base Rail Record.

The following table shows the stand
ing of the clubs in the four leading
leagues MAY 8:
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1890-05-10
Get Away With the Stones.

At Cincinnati, on the Ist inst, bold
and successful diamond robbery was ac-
comnlsheG at the iewelry store Of
Niche Bros, on West Fourth Street.
Two thieves entered the store and
asked for diamonds. At a favorable
opportunity one of them snatched
tray, and they both dashed out
OF the door and across the street into an
alley. \ third had placed himself out
side the door prepared to lock the in
mates in, but the spring lock did not
work quick enough. The Niche Bros.
burst out, ana with help caught the
man at the door, but the others es-
capped. The tray had $1,000 worth of
diamonds in it, but a number of the
rings fell on the floor and were recov-
cred. The thieves got away with about
5000 worth.