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St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-07-25
Big Fig Orchard.

SAN FRANCISCO. July 24.-Great in
terest is aroused among the people of
Pomona valley by the purchase yester-
day of 460 acres of land, with an option
of 800 more. for the purpose of planting
the largest fig orchard in the world. S.
p. Vaudeville, representing a syndicate
of wholesale fruit dealers in Chicago
and St. Louis. has made the purchase
for s65, 900. The syndicate will import
$4,000 young fig trees from Syria for
planting during next winter.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-07-25
Plumbers Want a Raise.

Boston, July 24.-The journeymen
plumbers of this city recently asked for
an increase from $3.50 to "a day, with
the understanding that unless the in
crease ware forthcoming by next Mou-
day. they would strike. At meeting
of the master plumbers association yes
terday afternoon it was unanimously
voted not to grant the increase. A
meeting of the journeymen is called for
this evening,
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-07-25
Cricketin Chicago.

CHICAGO, July 24.-The Germantown
Cricket Club Of Philadelphia began its
match with the Chicago Cricket club at
Parkside to-day. The weather was
cold, but the wicket was in good
order and there was fair
attendance of spectators. The visitors
in their first inning made S. and Chi
Cages rs. The fielding of the German
town team was brilliant, Etting, Bohlen
and Patterson especially distinguishing
themselves. The Germantownsi in their
second inning had scored IL runs for one
wicket, when time was called. Play
will be resumed tomorrow.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-07-25
Election Omcers Sentenced.

JERSEY CITY, n. j., July 24.-John
P. Murray aud Patrick McGrath, two Of
the convicted election officials, were to-
day sentenced to sixteen months in
states prisan. Five other convicted
election officers, who were recommend
eG by the jury to the mercy of the court,
will be sentenced next Thursday.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-07-25
AN ALL-ARoUND FRAUD.
Prohibition Is So Described by a
Maine Man.

PORTLAND, Me-, July 24.-At the an
nual meeting of the Maine Phi armaceu-
tical association yesterday, President G.
K. Partridge, in his annual address, wig
orously attacked the prohibition laws of
the state. He said in part that for
many years, owing to the so-calIed tenn
perance laws of Maine. the apothecary
who would fulfill his duties toward the
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-07-25
DENNY Marshal Killed.

LOUISVILLE, July 24.-At Morehead
to-day, Deputy Uni:ed States Marshal
Armstrong was shot and killed by Con-
Stable Slmons. of that place. Arm
strong was passing through Morehead
with party of mOonshine prisoners,
and while stopping over night became
involved III a quarrel with Slmons over
hog belonging to Simons which Arm
strong killed.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-07-25
Will Return the Flags.

PARIS, July 24.-PresidentC Carnot has
intimated that the French government
will return the flags which were cap
tured by the French troops during the
Crimean war from the Russian church
at Enpatoria, town on the western
coast of the Crimea, and which have
since bees deposited In the church of
Notre Dame, in this city.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-07-25
Old Soldiers Out.
snecial to the Globe.

Special to the Globe.
CAKES, n. D.. July 24.-July % was a
notable day for this city. One thousand
old soldiers were here on that date, it
being the second meeting of the Dickey
County Veterans association. Senator
Casey, Judge BarthOmlew, of the su-
preme court. and State Senator Norst
were the principal speakers. A rousing
camp fire concluded the days enloyo
ment in the evening.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-07-25
Not Much Damage.

Special to the Globe.
OAKEs, n. D., July 24.-The reports
lately sent out that considerable grain
was damaged by hail in this section is
not correct. But one hail storm, thus
far. has spent its threshing fury in this
county, and it is safe to say there is not,
in all, 1000 acres damaged, and none
totally destroyed. Owing 10 the fire.
quent and almost daily showers, fol-
lowed by very cool weather. just as the
grain is filling. we have the prospect Of
the largest crop ever grown in the
state,
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-07-25
ROMANCE OF CRIME. q
Misfortune Follows a Murderer
Hard and Fast,

NEW YORK, July 24.-Dominico Mel
chianda, the Italian who was released
from a prison in Baltimore, where he
has been serving five years sentence
for killing a fellow laborer, and who was
brought to this city In order to
be taken to Italy. where he is wanted
for murder, will leave for his native
land tomorrow. The history of the
italian is most romantic. BE killed a
man in Italy who testified against him
in case CT assault, and then fed to
this country. He married and became
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-07-25
REWARDS FOR BRAVERY.
Two German Sailors HOnored by
Uncle Sam.

BERLIN. July 24.-Hon. William Wal
ter Phelps. the United States minister,
to-day banded into the possession of the
foreign office officials the gold watch
and chain sent by the president of the
United States TO Capt. Scholz,of the Ger
man ship Gorg, for rescuing the crew of
the American ship GiDsy Queen, in APP
Ri, 1889. Mr.. Phelps was also bearer of
a gold medal for Mate Schelling, of the
same vessel. for the share he took in
the rescue referred to. The medal and
the watch and chain will be presented
to the German sailors by the foreign Of
fee officials.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-07-25
Cutting Their Wheat.
Special to the Globe.

Special TO the GIObe.
BIG STONE CITY, Dak., July "a
Wheat cutting here in the bottom lands
commenced in earnest yesterday, and
in the uplands cutting will be general
by the middle of the week. Farmers
are all jubilant. and say they have bet
ter crops than they have had for six
Years.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-07-25
Fell on a Fork.

Special TO the Glope.
SLEEPY EYE. Minn., July M.-Fred
Schewe, farmer living near town, to-
day fell from hay stack on a pitchfork
and the handle ran into his body eight
cen inches. He cannot live. Cutting OF
grain began in earnest this week. and
to-day the first thresher began work.
There will be the biggest crop ever har-
vested in this county.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-07-25
imported Italians.

NEW YORK, July 24.-lnspector Gal
lagher, of the labor division of the i'm
migrant landing bureau, has caused
the arrest in Chicago of David Falone,
charged with bringing Italian laborers
to this country in violation of the con-
tract labor law. He will be brought to
New York to answer to the charges.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-07-25
ALMOST A WALKAWAY.
SympathetiC's Last Had Its Own
Way in the Heat Races.

SHInDaCneIlCS 5 LaSD hdQ lUS OWn
Way in the Heat Races.
The third race was three-quarterso of a
mile, heats. 1t was procession gener-
ally, although it was desperate battle
each time for place between Doc Wick
and Twilight. But it was easy for SYM
pathetic's Last. The betting wavered
around as the crowd that crushed the
betting ring forced one horse ana then
the other. But the last betting showed
Sympathetic l to /. Doc Wick to l. and
Twilight 8 TO l. No pools were sold for
place until after the first heat had been
run. Twilight got away first, Doc Wild
second, with SYmpathetic's Last run
ming easy. AT the half post Sympa-
thetic's Last glided smoothly ahead of
his rivals, and there he remained
through the heat with the greatest
ease. Weaver never struck blow in
the heat. Doc Wick and Twilight, how
ever, had pretty contest. At the half
. Twilight passed up to second place. but
at the three-quarter post it was an even
fight, and both were under the whip.
Into the stretch Twilight had slight
advantage. and she managed by a SUI
preme effort to maintain it. Time, 1:l6.
The boOkmakers refused betting on
>
Wick TO l and 2 to 3 IOr place, and
Twilight to l and to for place.
From the drop of the flag it was an in
teresting procession until the stretch
was entered. Sympathetic's Last set
the pace, and it was pretty rapid for
his company. Doc Wick was running
second TO the stretch, but here McDOn
aid began applying the lash with tell
ing vigor, and the hardy chestnut
pushed to second place and kept it by a
length and half. Sympathetic's Last
led Twilight by two lengths without
distress.
Third race, purse $500, for all ages, three
quarters Of a mile beats
| mpathetc's Last Obs, 3 years, Weaver 1
Twilight 1G5 lbs. 4 years. Mcdonald 2
Doe Wick, 112 lbs. years. ...... Mccarthy 3
Time, 1:l6 and 1:16.
Mutuals paid: First heat straight, Sym
| pathetcs Last. S3lO; place, Sympathetic's s
Last. $3.50; Twilight, $3.50. second heat
Sympathetic's Last, $3.50.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-07-25
BRIBERY FLOURISHED.
How Canadian Officials Fattened
on Spoils.

OTTAWA, Ont, July 24.-Before the
committee on privileges and elections
to-day Robert McGreevy testified that
his brother, Hon. Thomas McGreevy. NJ.
p, had received $4,000 from members
of the firm of Larkin, Connolly
& Co. for his influence in securing pub
lie works contracts for them. At meet
Messrs. Rousseau & Waters, Montreal
contractors, testified that a contract
which they had offered to execute for
s42, 500 was given to favorite contractor
of the minister works at 100000.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-07-25
Cut Down by Hail,

Special to the Globe.
HoKAH, Mimi, July PA heavy
rain and hail storm passed over the
northern part Of Houston county yes
terday afternoon. Corn fields and gar
den vegetables are damaged consider
able.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-07-25
Death of a Pioneer.

Special to the Globe.
HASTINGS, Minn., July A.-Andrew
Noble, one of Hastings. earliest resi-
dents, died at his home on East Second
street this evening at $50, after short
illness, aged seventy-four years. The
deceased was one of Hastings first hotel
keepers.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-07-25
Stole Nfuch Jewelry.

ST. JOSEPH. Mo-, July 24.-Ed T.
Wall, a jeweler, left his store for din
ner at noon to-day. Robbers effected
an entrance at the rear door, filled their
gripsacks with watches and diamond
rings and escaped. The property taken
is worth 2.OJO,
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-07-25
A NICE QUESTION.
A Rejected Nomination Held to
Vacate an Office.

Vacate an Office.
HARRISBURG, Pa, July 24.-To-day
State Treasurer Boyer notified Miss
Wagner. the deputy factory inspector
in charge of the office dur
ing the absence in Europe of
Robert Watchorn, the chief fac
tory inspector, that he would
decline 20 pay any more money on Mr..
Watchorn's order until he has been ad-
vised regarding the latter's title to the
Office. This is the result of the courts
opinion in the Waller case, where it
was decided that rejection by the senate
made an appointment impossible.
Watchorn's nomination was rejected,
but he was afterward appointed.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-07-25
LOVE MAKES FOOLS.
Two SWANS Fight a Duel Over a
Girl.

Girl.
ERIE, Pa, July 23.-Robert Caruthers,
of Baltimore, and Lewis Derry, OF Buff
falO, railroad men, fought duel here
yesterday with knife and revolver.
The men had been good friends, but be-
came rivals, both being in love with the
same young woman. Yesterday they
met and Immediately drew weapons,
Derry having knife and Caruthers a
revolver. Derry's keen blade swept
across CarutherS' face, cutting off an
ear and opening his face to the bone.
Caruthers shot Derry, but they closed
in and fought with terrible desperation.
Derry was wounded in the groin. His
rival was desperately wounded. Both
men are now i'll a hospital.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-07-25
Called to Minneapolis.

MONTREAL, July 24.-Dr. Wells, one
of Montreals most popoular preachers.
has received a call from the Plymouth
Congregational church of Minneapolis.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-07-25
LIKE AN ARROW.

Ed Hopper Carries Off the Second
Race After a Close Finish.
The second race, for three-year-olds
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-07-25
ring. Hamline was third by four
lengths over Francis

Fourth race, purse S4UU, Tor TWO Year-oIus,
the winner to be sold for s., 500, one-halt
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-07-25

IILut-V.45N4.
The winner was sold TO owner.
Mutuals paid: Straight, field, $50; place,
Settee, $3.50; Outcraft, 81.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-06-05
We WIN BECAUSE We
DESERVE To.
EMERGENCY OFTEN "CRADLEs"

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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-06-05
THE GOVERNOR AT HIS OLD HOME.
mer-Letters from the swiss Minister.
Especial telegram TO the Dispatch.1

FARMvIILE, June 4.-Governor Mckinney
reached Farmyille this evening. Mrs. Nc
Kinney and little Miss frankie having preceded
him TO the old home several days. Mrs. Ackin-
ney says she came up on account Of the feeble
and feverish condition of Frankie.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-06-05
The Mohonk Negro Conference.
IBy telegraph TO the Dispatch.l

MoHoNK LAKE, n. V. June 4.-The third
session OF the MohOnk Negro Conference, Pres-
dent Hayes in the chair, was occupied by reports
from workers I'm the South. President DuntOn,
Of Clafn University, South Carolina, argued in
favor Of industrial education and presented in
teresting specimens Of the work Of his students.
Miss Martha SchOheld, Of the Schoded Normal
and Industrial School, Aiken, 5. c., spoke OF the
present needs Of the negroes. Miss r. H. BOtume'
OF Port Royal, $. C., spoke on tho home life OF the
colored people. The mothers, she said, need TO
be taught how to take care Of their children, and
the children need discipline. Tho colOred people
need 10 be taught 20 make virtue respectable
and 20 make vice disrespec'ablc. President
Bumstoa1. of Atlanta University, said IL was
mistake to suppose that the higher education or
the cOlOred people WAS being OverdOnc. NOT
over 3, or at the most 10 per cent Of the pupils
we're getting II. IL was a mistake 10 forget that
the higher education Of the few was contributing
most efficiently 20 the elementary education OF
the many. Another mistake was the tendency
10 deprociate the higher education in favor OF n-
dustrial training. Another mistake was 70 make
too much Of tho cOmcal and grote5que side OF
negro life and character.
Morris Jessup II New YORK, the treasurer Of
the Slater fund, emphasized the Importance OF
Industrial education. "1he negro, too" he said,
"must be taught 20 save lie deprecated the
sectarianism which exists in educational work
for the cOlored people. President Hickman, OF
Clark University, Of Atlanta, road n thOughtiul
paper on "Co-educatiOn OF the Races treating
fairly the argument on both sides Of tho ques-
ton. Rev. Lyman Abbott, ID. d., said hN felt
very sure that, taking the South as a whole pre-
iudices were disappearing and a sincere ana
earnest desire for the best aud largest educa-
ton Of the colored people was coming.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-06-05
ENTRIES FOR TO-DAY.
Base Ball.
tBy telegraph to the Dispatch.l


WASHINGTON, ID. c., June 4.-Following
are the baseball results OF tO-day:
At Philadelphia (League): R.BH.E.
philadelphIas. % o 2 2 0 . 0 O. o II 3
Pittsburgs......O o 0 D l 0 / 4
Batteries-Esper and Clements: Baldwin and
Mack.
At Cincinnati (AssOciatiOn) II. B.H r.
Cincinnatis. 20 90 1 OIL o l O. 9 z 4
Athletirs .......1 o o o o 0 o O. D a
Batteries-Crane and Kelly; Chamberlain and
Muligau.
AT New York Qeague): r. BIZ. T.
Neyy Works. 30 2 o 0 0 o 0 O. 4 10 0
Cincinnatis ......l 0 0 0 0 o l O. 2 l
Batteries-Keefe and Buckley; Rhines and
Harrington.
AT Boston Geague); n: B.H; e.
Rostons' / 10000 o. 4 z
Batteries-Young and thinner; Nichols and
Camel
az C Ci,u,i,s i 10 O321- o II 0
VVashiugtons 30 o o o o o j. =
Batteries-Gastright and OConnor; Carsey
and Lehman.
At St. Louis lAssociatiOn): r, BIZ; =;
81. Louis .........2 0 8 2 0 IL X
Baltimores ......0 0 0 OO0 O. I
Bgtteries-Stivetts and Boyle; Cunningham
McMahon, and Townsend.
At Brooklyn Ueaguel: T. Ell 4;
Ghjcagoes ...... . & AGO KY 10 2
Batteries-Hemming and Daley; Stein ana
Kittredge.
AZ a aps,iI1S ''....1 90 5000 II
Rostons. o 100 o l. . II 1
Betteries- Fitzgerald and Ryan; Murphy
Daily, and Farrell
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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-06-05

days markc< In sancursd saisa Nsxs wool
samp,ing II shipping viii b more sctsve. Many
planters on the markst report shout sn svecses
crop OF ssn-c1rcd contemplated.
Mesrs. wiIlism and Charles Asrbury, Of Mar.
bury Brothers. Baltimore, snd Mr.. @. ". Gail.
Jr., and osnsrs we're In The city 20 see Two ms
chimes In operntion--,ho Goodwin tobacco graau-
lator and the centrc- perfection caserat tho PIE
kerton and Myers Brothcrs factories. The trade
ara highly interested In sheee now and practical
Inventions Mr.. X y. Boyd. Of warenton- y. Co
was on Change.
The Manchester Tobacco Company has boon
organized with $4,000 paid-up capital James
+. Bradley, president; w. C. Beattie, yice-press-
dent; A. w. Callahan. secretary and treasurer;
G. CAESAR and Thomas Callahan, managers. Tho
factory Is four stories, 50xf00 feet They will
manufacture all grades Of smoking and ping
and navics. Mr.. Callahan r. eighteen years In
business. and Mr.. Caiscr twenty years In piug--
ten years with Lorillard's and six with the >. b
Pace Company, OF this city.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-06-05
THE RICHMOND DIsPATCH--FRTDAY, JUNE s, 1891

draw up such laws for the disbursement Of snId
funds as they deem best, which shall be sub
mitted 20 tho next convention for IL considefs-
ton and approval
INVITATION.
Fourth. That the Executive Committee shall
az once prepare and issuo q circular setting
forth The objects and aims Of the association,
and have the Secretary send n copy OF tho same
20 every IRE company In the State, and within
two months prior % the next convention SHAH
prepare and issue an Invitation to every FIRE
company and department. In the State requesting
tnem 20 send one or two delegates % che conven-
ton, whether said company ore members or NOS.
The report was unanimously adopted.
KEcoasESDED.
Henry A. Hills, OF Cincinnati. secretary of the
National Association Of Fire Chief Engineers in
the United states, was highly recommended for
the position Of superintendent OF the IRE depart
mont exhibits at the Worlds Fair.
Charlottesville was selected as the next place
OF meeting. and October 3, 1892, tie time.
HEcTEp.
The following officers were elected: President.
Chief T. j. Williams, Charlottesville; Nice-Pres.-
Charles Goodrich, Alexandria Secretary, George
q. Cumming, Portsmouth; statistician, l. I.
LOokabillo, Roanoke. Executive Board: y. Y.
Reid, X. G. Marshall, Z. Vance, j. T. Engelberg.
and Oliver Mountcastle. Legislation Commit
tee: r. c. Marshall, II. L. Herbert, Oliver Mount
castle, and 7. II. Wilcox. Commemorative attor-
ney a. Norfolk. Representative TO National As
ISOLATION, X. c. Marshall. Portsmouth.
The FiTcmans Herald Of New York was made
the organ OF the association.
PARADE.
Tho parade this afternoon was the feature Of
the day. There we're about two hundred men In
line and they made a most creditable appear
nnce The officials OF the association and In
vited guests were In carriages. The banquet to-
night grand affair, In fact, one Of the dnest
ever laid IN this city.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-06-05

Both the method and results when
Syrup of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste, and acts
gently yet promptly on the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys-
TEN efiectually, dispels colds, head
aches and fevers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup Of Figs is the
only remedy of its kind ever pro-
duced, pleasing to the taste and &C.
ceptable to the stomach, prompt in
its action and truly beneficial in its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances, its
many excellent qualities commend it
to all and have made it the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup of Figs is for sale in 50c
and 81 bottles by all leading drug
gists. Any reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand will pro-
cure It promptly for any one who
wishes to try it. Do not accept any
substitute.
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP CO.
SAN FRANCISCO. CAL.
LOUISVILLE, RE NEW YORK. nv
10 -su. wtwl&FlOtpts0frIr
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-06-05

a Contest in Campbell County.

LYNCHEURG, Va, June 4. - Colonel J..
Risque Hutter. recently elected supervisor Of
BrOOkyiue district Campbell county, has re-
ceved formal notice trum James w. Wright, his
Republican opponent, that he would contest the
election on account OF alleged irregularities at
some Of tho precincts. The ground upon which
the contest ~ based Is q there was Irregular
ity I'm the manner Of C. Quoting the election /;
that the Judge who administered the o0ths 10 tho
election officers was not authorized 70 do 80, and
that one Of them Is q nonresident.
William Taylor (colOred) who was arrested nj
Amelia Courthouse and wanted here for murder
was brought back here to-day.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-06-05
General Sehofield to BE MARRIED.
fpy toIegraph 10 the DispatCh.l

CH1cAGo, June News of social event
Of the frst magnitude was prly9tey ~, %
formsIly made public, the announcement Is sara
~, va he a1thoritative that General John NJ scho-
Gsid. commander-in-cbiof OF the Uhited Stl ~,
e,,,1 Who Is a wldower and Is now In the Wesi'
.ei ~ io"n he married 20 Miss Georgia NJ hH-
banrne. Of eokuk, Iowa. The date has peen hAed
mt is not given out for tho present. Inc SoS-
a., ill take place either in Chicago or heOkuA-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-06-05

dispatch from Iqulque says that in conse-
quence OF Boliviss recognition Of tho Chilean
Congressional party as belligerents the Chilean
Minister NJ La Paz. the Bolivian capital, has de-
manded his passports.
Tho Federal Treasury Department has acqui-
esced In the decision Of the court In the case Of
Jahn 81 a.. against Collector Erhardt (of New
York. that certain pGtna rice prepared for
market only 50 far as TO have tho outer husk or
huu and the inner cuticle removed, leaving the
meal intact, Is entitled to entry at rate Of IA
cents per pound as uncleaned rice"
Captain William Clark, superintendent Of the
tfe-saying station at Erie, Pa, was drowned In
the surf about 2 O'Clock yesterday morning.
The propeller Badger State had been driven on
tho beach about mile from the fiash-light, and
Captain Clark's crew went 10 her assistance.
While endeayoring 10 pass a line from the pro-
peller TO the tug Erie the hfe-bOat was cap
sized by high wave, failing % right itself. The
crew clambered on 20 its bottom, but another
wave struck the Captain and hurled him
about thirty feet from the boat. Tho crew we're
unable % render him any assistance. The up
turned boat was dashed ashore with the mon
still clinging 70 her. The Badger State Is still
on tho beach, but Il IL thought she IL not IN bad
position. The John Craig, large steamer, Is
also aground and in danger Of being destroyed.
The revenue-cutter Perry Is at the scene doing
ali she can 10 reach the Badger State, but no
small boat can live In the sea that Is prevailing
The Buffalo life crew IL on the way to Erie with
Captain DObbins, superintendent OF the district