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Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1891-02-28
DESTRUCTIVE FLOODS.
Arizona Visited by DeIuge Which Re
suited in Much Loss of Property-Five
Indians Drowned.

Arizona Visited by DeIuge Which Re
suited in Much Loss of Property-Five
Indians Drowned.
TEMPLE, Ariz.. Feb. 23.-Salt river
valley has just been visited by the great
est flood on record. The storm is gen
eral over this country. 1t swept over
Arizona with deluge of rain, raising
mountain streams in torrents and the
rivers far above flood levels, On Thurs
day morning Salt river had risen seven
teen feet above the ordinary level, at a
point nttwenty-eight miles above Phoenix.
At Temple, on the south side of the
river, a railroad bridge was swept en-
tirely away, cutting off communication
with Phoenix. A little south of Phoe-
nix the river left the channel and over
flowed a number of farms, cutting out
the railroad track. Many frame struc-
lures fioated away. The northern edge
of the flo d enters the city of Phoenix,
flooding many poor families in their
houses. The electric light works were
flooded and the town left in darkness.
About 100 adobe houses fell in as soon
as the water soaked through them
The river began to fall Friday after
noon and has now nearly reac he'd its
normal station. It's loss by the flood
is about S125, OOO Five Pima Indians
are the only persons known to have
been drowned, although it is reported
that white family perished on an
island north of Phoenix.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1891-02-28
A Youthful Hero.

ROCHESTER,, n. V, Feb. 2s.-While
skating on the canal here Sa turday,
Louisa, the young daughter of Joseph
Kaufman, broke through the ice and
immediately sank from sight. Two
boys, Robert Thompson and Richard
Redmond, witnessed the accident from
n distance and ran to the girls aid.
Thompson sprang into the water and
seized the dro wning girl, but in his eff
forts to rescue her both sank under the
ice twice. Redmond crept out on the
edge of the hole and taking off his over
coat threw one sleeve of it toward his
companion and the latter seized it and
managed to reach the ice with the girl
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1891-02-28
Grievances Considered.

PITTSBURGH, Feb. 24-In the office OF
General Manager Wood, of the Pennsyl-
vania company, were assembled yester-
day with Mr.. Wood general superin-
tendents Charles Watts, of the north
west, and J. +. Miller, of the southwest
systems; thirteen superintendents Of di-
visions, superintendents of motive
power and of the telegraphic depart
the grievances filled by the men was
taken up in turn and considered for ad-
iustment by the general officials and
the superintendent upon whose divi-
sions the grievance is cited. The object
of this conference is to make uniform
the entire operative practices of the sys-
tenn, as nearly as possible. and. where
consistent. to abate the local grievances
OF the men.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1891-02-28
sntombed Eighteen Days and Rescued
Alive.

EVANSVILLE, Pa, Feb. 24.-This place
was thrown into fever of excitement
last night when it was announced that
five of the men who were entombed in
the mine here eighteen days ago had
been found alive. Their names arc
John Tumasllusky, Joe Mastuslowch.
John Berne, Bosco Frinko and an un-
known Hungarian who was visiting
Bernie on the day of the disaster. These
five with the thirteen bodies recovered
make every one of the missing men NC
counted for How they survived is n
miracle. Nothing like it has been
known or heard of in the anthracite
coal fields Of Pennsylvania.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1891-02-28


DEAR SHERMAN--The bill revlving the grade
OF lieutenant general Ia the army has become
law and my name has been sent to the Senate
for the place,
now receive orders TO report nj Washington
Immediately, in person which indicates either
a confirmation or q likelihood OF confirmation.
start in the morning TO comply with the order,
but shall say very distinctly on my arrival
there that shall accept no appointment that
win REQUIRE me TO make that CITY my headquar
ters. This however, is not what starred out
20 write about.
While l have been eminently SUCCESSFUL In
this war, in at lenst gaining the confidence OF
the public. no ore fee.s more than how mu h
of this success Is due TO the energy. Skill and
the harmonious putt ng forth OF that energy
and skill of those whom II has been my good
fortune TO have occupying subordinate posiuons
under me.
There ara many ofricers TO whom these re-
marks are appli licable To y RrHter orless degree
pro ortionate to their LDii ty as soldiers; but
what wnnt Il 10 express my hanks 10 you
and MePl orSon. us the men To whom above O !
Others, ] ioel indebted for Whatever have lad
OF suoc ess. How fur your advice and sugges-
tons have bf on of nssiStencR, you know. How
iar yoar exssntioR of whatever has been given
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1891-02-28
AGAINST FREE COINAGE.
Report of the House Committee on Coin
age Weights and Measures.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 23.-Mr. Wicllham,
from the house committee on coinage,
weights and measures, on Saturday re-
ported to the house adversely the SEN
ate bill providing for the free coinage
of silver.
The committee in it's report recon-
mends that the bill do not pass and says
that under the present law SD, O00,000
annually are being added to the volume
of the currency, This largely exceeds
the contraction by the way of the re-
tirement of national bank notes, and in
u period of ten years would gradually
add to the volume of the currency above
the amount of bank notes, should they
all be retired, the sum of $3.50, 100000
1t says that the demand of the pres
ent law does not call for all the surplus
silver and tn at there are now bearing
the market about 100000 ounces
which are sufficient to keep down the
price of silver to its present figure.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1891-02-28

Joseph Reynolds, who owned the
Diamond Joe" line of steamers plying
between st. Louis and st. Paul, from
which fact he gained the soubriquet of
diamond joe Reynolds, died recently
ut Prescott Ariz., aged II years
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-09-01
NO DUEL ON HAND.
What Col. Polk Says About the Rumor-Tl
Alliance 10 Spreading,

What Col. Polk Says About the Rumor-The
Alliance 10 Spreading.
President Polk of the Farmers Alliance re-
turned to Washington today without having
passed through the dangers of duel with the
irate North Carolina editor. Mr.. Polk was
smiling over the top Of breastwork of corre-
spondence when STAR reporter called on him
this morning. At mention of the duel he
laughed outright. "Why," he said. II do not
think any one is thinking of fighting a duel
That whole story is the invention of q very
sensational reporter. I have received dis
patches and letters from all over the country
begging me to show my moral courage by re-
fusing to fight duel Some of the letters have
come from Vermont. II any one wants to fight
duel with me have not been informed of
It, The thing is lot of nonsense"
Speaking Of the alliance Mr.. Polk said
that it was growing stronger all the while,
and the man who lost sight of it for three DAYS
was left away in the rear. The alliance is get
ting no setback II any Of the old parties
comes out and takes a stand squarely on the
alliance platform, he says, that party will get
the support of the alliance, but every member
OF the alliance will fight any and all parties
who oppose them or do not accept their plat
form without reservation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-09-01

The antagonism that has suddenly developed
against Minister Egan on account of his action
or rather his alleged inaction-in the Chilian
troubles is proving q cause Of much embar-
rassment in the Department Of State. The
demands for his immediate recall, in view Of
the fall Of Balmaceda, cannot have any other
effect than that Of reducing his sphere Of
usefulness in his mission, it is feared, especially
as there are strong indications to the effect
that the party now coming into power looks
askance at him and hints at undue friend
illness on his part for the fallen dictator.
NOT LIKELY TO BE REMOVED NOW.
But 1t Is not thought likely that the govern
ment will recall Mr.. Egan now, if ct ALL 1t is
not the policy OF administrations in general to
recall ministers or other diplomatic agents
from their fields Of duty while they are under
IRE. This tendency was shown in the case Of
Minister Miner, who figured unpleasantly in
the Barrundla incident some months ago. There
was great hue and cry at the time, and the
clamors for his recall became very loud. 1t
was known that this government was frowning,
but nothing was done until after the public
excitement had died down, and then, when al
most everybody had forgotten the incident, the
President calmly announced in his annual mes
sage to Congress the fact that he had just
Topped of Mr.. MINERS official and diplomatic
head.
Thus Mr.. Egan may remain in the service,
whatever may be the pressure from outside.
STILL A sPHYNx.
He is still sphynx, and the department is
at a loss to know why. Beyond his brief dis
patch Of last week nothing has come from him,
and that was misleading to the last de-
gree, speaking OF the fight at VAL
paraiso as IAN unimportant engagement" !"
The department is putting the most
favorable construction possible on his silence,
giving him the benefit of every doubt. but it
cannot conceal the fact that his silence and un-
usual position are strange, to say the least. Yet
there is some official consolation to be drawn
from the knowledge that so far as is known
none Of the other countries have heard from
their ministers in Chilli, and it may be that
there is some trouble with the wires that is
Ing the isolation Of the diplomatic fraternity in
Santiago.
NOTHING NEW AT THE STATE DEPARTMENT.
Acting Secretary Wharton said this morning
that nothing had come to the department in
the way Of Chilian information. He exhibited
an unusual degree Of interest when he spoke of
the silence OF Egan. He had Just left the Office
of the Secretary Of the Navy, and rumor said
he had gone there to ask for news from Chill.
The uninterrupted communication that has ex-
listed between the Navy Department and Ad-
miral Brown presents an odd contrast with the
slow and uncertain patches Of doubtful inror-
nation that have come through the diplomatic
channels, and the State Department has looked
to its neighbor more than once for facts. The
impression prevailed this morning that Mr..
Wharton wanted to find out if Admiral Brown
could not be used in some way in the effort
that is certainly on foot to obtain some infor-
nation about Mr.. Egan.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-09-01
GOLD DUST ON THE RAMPAGE.
An Elephant at the Zoo Gets Ugly and Has
to Be Tanned.

An Elephant at the Zoo Gets Ugly and Has
to Be Tanned.
There was excitement and wild scramble for
few moments at the Geological Park yesterday
afternoon. Gold Dust, one Of the elephants
making up a main portion Of the collection,
had probably been reading Of the successful
issue OF the Chilian revolution and decided to
do likewise, but, alas, he reckoned without his
host Without any Chilian business in it. however
this is about the time of year when elephants
OF Gold Dusts persuasion are just in the humcr
to make themselves disagreeabls. Gold Dust
proceeded at feeding time to show just how
mean he could be when he put his whole mind
and his trunk to it.
His first act was to hit one of his keepers,
Charles Lewis, with his trunk using il as a
club. His keeper was knocked some distance
and stunned for some time Gold Dust there
upon let loose trumpet note of defiance and
proceeded to storm around the inclosure as il
he was simply dying to have somebody knock
wha: he was waiting for he was
satisfied at once. as before his elephantine
mind could say Jack Robinson" providing
an elephant ever does think Jack Robinson
the entire swarm of keepers were upon him
and in a mighty short time his trumpets of de-
fiance were changed to squeals Of pain and
pleading.
Big as he is the keepers succeeded, by judi
cious use Of pitchforks and the usual prongs
used on the beast and liberal sup
ply Of ropes and chains, in throwing Mr.
Gold Dust down and securely fastening him.
In this position the only things free about him
were his ears, his trunk and his tail and all
these waved furiously for some time until the
soothing effects of the sharp-pointed prongs
b gan to be felt, when they subsided with his
warlike ardor. Today the gentleman from
abroad is said to be repentant and meek, but
severe watch is kept on him, and as a slight
souvenir of his racket he now wears a triple
bracelet on his left hand in place Of the single
ornament which has been SO much admired
during the summer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-09-01
TRIAL OF THE ENGINES.
Those That Are to Go In the Arms
Cruiser Maine.

Those That Are to Go In the Armored
Cruiser Maine.
A shop trial Of the engines of the armored
cruiser Maine took place yesterday morning in
the Quintard iron works, New York, in the
presence of Secretary Tracy and large num-
Der of naval officers and engineering experts.
The exhibition showed the plant to be complete
and perfect in every particular. The engines
were set up in Q large room cleared of all other
machinery, occupying a space twenty-one feet
square. At 10 o'clock the engineer in charge
pulled the valve lever and started the ponder.
ous machine in motion, under steam pressure
Of fifty pounds. supplied from the boilers
Of the shops A speed Of twenty-five revolu-
tons was all that was attained, as it was not de-
sired to push the engines in the least The
maximum number will be 1872, and rs is the
versed and put through their PAGES in all but
speed.
In . few weeks the machinery viii be placed
in the vessel with the boilers. The triple ex-
pansion method Of construction has been fol-
lowed in the engines, with cylinders of s51S, 81
and SS-inch diameters, respectively. The prin-
ciple Of interchangability Of parts has been
adopted, and in other ways they have been
much improved over other engines for similar
purposes.
among those present were Engineer-ln-Chlef
Geo. w. Melville of the bureau of steam en-
gineering. Capt. Cowles of the Despatch, Ad-
mira Braine, Chief Engineer Baker, the presi-
dent Of experimental board at Brooklyn navy
yard; Chief Engineer Chasmar, inspector Of
cruiser No. 8, navy yard; Passed Assistant En-
gineer Beag, navy yard; Assistant Engineer
Conant, navy yard; Assistant Engineer McFar-
land, bureau Of steam engineering; Chief En-
gineer A w. Morley, inspector of new engines
for Maine; Assistant Engineer Albert Moritz,
inspectors assistant; Chief Engineer W. w.
Heaton, Naval Constructor Fernald of the navy
yard, Lieut.. White Of the Vermont, Capt. Erben,
commandant Of navy yard; Cap. Beardsley OF
the Vermont, Chief Engineer Ayres navy yard;
Chief Engineer 6tivers, navy yard; Capt c. p.
Dahlgren. DR.. C. C. Emery, consulting
engineer Of revenue marine: Assistant
Engineers Patton, DanfOrth, Carney. Ofley,
and Past Assistant Engineer Dixon Of navy
yard; Past Assistsn. Engineer Elldridge, de-
partment steam engineering; DR.. Gihon Of the
navy; Capt. Potter and Lieutenant Commander
Houston Of the Minnesota, Chief Engineer B.
G. Gowing, Past Assistant Engineer Bates, En-
sign Purcell, Master Hachinist Hovatt OF the
navy yard, Edwin Crsmp Of PHILADELPHIA, Chief
Engineer McElwell Of the Philadelphia naval
experimental board. Mr.. Meline Of the Rich
mond locomotive worka Msssrs. Rowland and
Hill Of the Continental iron works, Mr. Anspp
Of the Union Ferry Company and other proni-
nent naval officers and engine builderss
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-09-01

Areport has been received at the War Depart
ment from Lieut.W. H. Bowen, who recently in
spected the Connecticut National Guard, in
which he calls attention to special bicycle serv-
ice organized by corps Of the first regiment
Armed with Colts repeating carbine and with
revolver Q man mounted on Q bicycle, accord
ing to Lieut.. Bowen, can travel In many places
where it would be impossible to take horse,
and can beat the flag" in sending messages.
In his opinion the bicycle service viii be ad-
visable as messengers, patrol and advance
guards, and he suggests to the War Depart
ment the feasibility OF extended experiments in
that line. The colored troops are especially
commended as perfect soldiers and marvellous
scouts.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-09-01
COMMISSIONER ROOSEVELT.
A Rumor That He Has Resigned Discred
tied by Mr.. Lyman.

A Rumor That He Ha, Resigned Discred-
tied by Mr.. Lyman.
The following dispatch was received from
New York this afternoon: 1T is reported at the
custom house today that Theodore Roosevelt,
chairman of the civil service commission. has
rendered his resignation to the President
Theodore Babcock, secretary of the custom
house board, said he had heard the report Of
the resignation, but could not confirm it. Mr..
Roosevelt is in Washington"
1t was learned at the Office of the civil SER
vice commission that Mr.. Roosevelt was not in
this city. having left for New York, and intend
ing to go thence to his ranch in the west, and
expecting to be absent for some weeks. Com
missioner Lyman said that he did not believe
there was word Of truth in the rumor. for if
Mr.. Roosevelt had had any intention Of re-
signing he would certainly have given some in
timation OF that fact to his associates.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-09-01
A SAD DEATH.
Mise Haney Jumps Into the River whils
Delirious From Disease.


Delirious From Disease.
Confusion and deep sadness reigns at the
pretty little house at 4ss + street southwest to-
day. Miss Elizabeth Haney, who up to this morn
ing has resided there with her brother-in-law.
Mr.. Arthur McDermott has for some time
been i'll with Bright's disease. and since last
Sunday has been confined to her bed. With
this terrible disease hanging over her head the
family, it may be imagined, had prepared for a
possible sad ending. The calamity came this
morning, however. and in q manner which has
caused additional grief to that sorrow to be ex-
pected at the ending of lovable and useful
life.
pEIIRIoUs AT INTERVALS.
Since Sunday Miss Haney has been at times
out of her mind, although the alterations have
been interspersed with lucid intervals. On ac-
count OF the intense suffering it has been nee
essary to administer small doses OF morphine.
This morning at an early hour the patient was
given her medicine as usual and seemed to be
resting quietly, although partially under the in
iuence of the drug.
THE SICK WOMAN ESCAPES.
few minutes after o'clock Miss Harey's
sister, who had been out of the room for a few
moments, returned and was Mortified to find
clothes also missing. The entire household
mediately Joined in hurried search of the
premises, but without success. Mr.. McDer-
mott Immediately ran to the fourth precinct
station and reported the matter. while others
OF the family ran to the church and other
points where it was surmised the sick woman
might have wandered. A search party was
quickly sent out from the station, while num-
Der OF volunteers secured the neighboring
streets The search, however, was unavailing
and the feelings of the family and friends Of
the lost one can be imagined.
HER BODY FOUND IN THE RIVER.
1t was after 9 o'clock when the first news Of
the lost one arrived, and then it was such as to
fulfill the worst forebodings. News came at
that time to the fourth precinct station that
the body OF a woman had been found floating
among the arches at the Long bridge. The
police ambulance was Immediately dispatched
for the body and il was brought to the station,
where it was Immediately identified as that Of
Miss Haney. The body was carried to the late
residence of the deceased and the coroner
notified
The body was discovered by G. Taska,
and at the time floating among the
arches Of the bridge running into the basin
from the Washington channel The deceased
was partly dressed and quite dead. There
seems no doubt that in fit OF temporary in
sanity she had arisen, thrown on her clothes
left the house and probably wandered straight
out street to the river and thrown herself
in. The coroner sometime this afternoon will
view the remains. although the affair will prob
ably be merely formal.
She was sister to Mrs. Arthur McDermott,
with whom she resided, and besides leaves
two sisters. In the neighborhood she was
highly respected, and this morning for squares
around genuine feeling of sadness is felt at
the sad affair.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-09-01
Mileage Rates for Parties.

sr. PAUL, MINI, Sept. The oommittss
appointed 70 prepare form for 3 party mile
age ticket consisting Of Teasdale Of the North
western, Dixon Of the Milwaukee and Keni
yon Of the Burlington, win report today at the
regular meeting Of the Western Passenger Asso-
ciation in Chicago. II is understood that the
commission VIII recommend the adoption Of .
two cent per mile 1000 mile ticket 10 ne used
by travelling parties Of not less than ten and
not more than forty, where less than ten travel
on the tickets the conductor 10 tear out the
same mileage ss though ten were travelling.
The tickets are 10 be good six months from
date. The theatrical profession viii derive
most benefit from the adoption Of the propQssd
ticket. although any party travelling togethss
may become the bene6ciarisa
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-09-01
THE WHEAT CROP.
A Plentiful Harvest in North Dakota-Far
ers VIII Market Their Grain nj Once

A Plentiful Harvest in North Dakota-Farm
ers VIII Market Their Grain at Once.
CHICAGO, Sept. IA special from Grand
Forks, N. D.. says: Tho wheat crop Just har-
vested in this state exceeds $4,000, 900 bushels.
Commissioner Of Agriculture Helgesen's Of
fetal estimate places the wheat acreage q.
5000, 600 acres, with an average yield CT seven-
teen bushels to the acre, making the aggregate
yield 81, ,OO0, 900 bushels and this estimate will
fall short OF the actual crop. Wheat threshed
IN Grand Forks county yesterday yielded
thirty-eight bushels to the acre In Nelson
county on Saturday two and oue-half scree
yielded 235 bushels of oats.
DULUTH, MINI, Sept Wheat in store
here now is only 2zs 900 bushels, but the new
wheat has begun to pour in at the rate of fifty
to seventy-five cars a day, and advices fran
the country show that shipments BY farm 4rs
from now on will be large. Talks with far( ({ers
who are here indicate that few Of the Dakota
farmers will try to hold their wheat, but that
nearly all will put it on the market at once. A
few Of the larger farmers will sell part and
elevators will not store wheat for farmers on
account Of the new Dakota law and they will
thus be compelled to sell
A. j. Sawyer, the head of the North Dakota
Elevator Company and the Duluth Elevator
Company, says that his company would handle
about IL, 900 900 bushels here and that he esti-
mated the total receipts Of Duluth for the crop
year at *, ,000, 900 bushels. Last weeks Dulutb
receipts aggregated 490, 600 bushels and this
weeks viii probably amount to as much more.