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Telegram-herald., 1891-07-31
DEATH OF D. =. FISK.
The Well Known Chicago Merchant
Passes Away in Ms 5Sth Year.

The Weli-Knowa Chicago Merchant
Passes Away in His 1sth Year.
CuIcAeo. July SOD. 4. Fisk died at
o'clock Wednesday evening at his
home. 2i0o Calumet avenue. of COM
plication - throat di6icalties. Mr.
Fiskwas a native of Massachusetts,,
having been born over seventy four
years ago. He came TO Chicago in 1858
and opened wholesale millinery
establishment. The great fire of 1871
swept away every cent he possessed.
his loss being $500. o0o His son. ID. NJ.
Fisk. and J. h. l.. Frasher came into
the firm, which opened up for
business a week after the fir,
on Washington street west on
Clinton. in 1873 the firm removed
TO the corner of Wabash avenue and
Washington street. where it is still
located. IL is regarded as one of the
largest Wholesale millinery establish
ments in the world. the sales for the
last year reaching nearly $1,000, COO.
Mr.. Fisk was one o. the foremost citi-
zcns in every public enterprise and a
nun who distributed great deal Of
money among the poor.
Telegram-herald., 1891-07-31
WILL MEET IN AUGUST.

Special Session OF the Tennessee Legisla-
turo Called to Consider Proposed
Changes In the Convict System.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. July so Gov.
Buchanan has decided to call the legis-
lature to convene in extra session Au-
gust II TO consider the convict lease sys-
tenn and other matters of interest, in
cluding amendment of the election laws,
the representation of the state at the
worlds fair and increasing the power
of the governor to suppress riots in
calling out the militia. The labor
unions throughout the state will bring
strong pressure to bear upon the
legislature. They will meet and by
resolution ask that the lease system be
done away with and free labor be
no longer interfered with by convict
labor
Telegram-herald., 1891-07-31

LoeANsPoRr. Ind, July 30.-Dr. Ezra
L. Reed, of Liberty Mills. an inmate of
Long Cliffe asylum, died Tuesday night
from the effect of blows inflicted by
William Kasch. another inmate. Kasch
arose from his bed about midnight,
and, wrenching bar from his cot,
commenced murderous onslaught on
the sleeping inmates. and before the
attendants could be summoned he had
fatally injured Reed, besides seriously
iniuring a half dozen Others
Telegram-herald., 1891-07-31
Two Fatal Collisions.

LOUISVILLE, KY, July 3o.-Two col
lisions occurred on the Cincinnati
Southern, near High Bridge, Ky. In
the first two freight trains came
together, resulting in the killing
of one of the engineers and the
wrccking of a number of cars.
A wrecking train started from Lex
ington TO the scene, but had only gone
8 miles when it met through freight,
and another aud worse collision and
wreck resulted. William Mckinley,
a fireman, was killed, both engines de-
stroyed and fourteen cars reduced to
kindlinC.
Telegram-herald., 1891-07-31
had Fire at crookston, sIinn.

CRooKsros, MINI, July so. At II
o'clock Wednesday night tire broke out
in a row of frame store buildings on
Robert street. caused by an explosion
of an oil tank in A. flolbos'
store. II spread rapidly and at IL
o'clock nearly half OF the main busi-
ness block was destroyed, and the fire
is not yet under submission. Fire
men are making desperate efforts to
save the rest of the block and the row
of brick business blocks across the
street The loss will be over $50, 900.
Telegram-herald., 1891-07-31

BIRMINGHAM. Ala, July 30. In the
outskirts of Blockton Wednesday after
noon the dead body of Henry Smith, a
citizen of Scottsville, was found. The
man had been tied and taken there and
shot There is no clew TO the perpetrs-
tors. and no motive for the deed has
been discovered
Telegram-herald., 1891-07-31
Hog Cholera i'm Iowa.

WATERLOO. Ia, July so.-Hogs are
dying in great numbers from cholera in
the south part of this county, where the
disease has broken out afresh. The
townships of Lincoln, Orange and Eagle
are the affected districts. The same
locality suffered severely from the
ravages of the disease last spring. II. ].
Lachty, an extensive farmer in Orange
township, has been the heaviest loser,
only seven animals being left out of $50
Telegram-herald., 1891-07-31

Both the method and results when
Syrup Of Figs is taken; il Is pleasant
and refreshing 10 the taste, and acts
gently yet promptly on the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, eleanses the sys-
ten efectuaIly, dispels colds, head
aches and feyers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup Of Figs is the
only remedy of its kind ever pro
dGced. pleasing to the taste and ac-
cep,able 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 II
to all and have made it the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup of Figs is for sale in SOC
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 FIc syrup co.
SAN FRANCISCO. cAi.
LOUISVILLE. ~. Hfw r0ss. nv.
Telegram-herald., 1891-07-31

BREsLAU. July 30.-Jacob Koetoa,
who was exiled TO Siberia twenty-tiv i've
years ago for taking part in a Polish
revolt escaped last Easter and has
just reached this city, where he made
himself known Though but 46 years
of age his hair is snow white and his
face a mass of wrinkles. He has lost
all his teeth and bears every mark of
old age. He describes his sufferings
during his long exile As agonizing. He
is wholly destitute, but is being cared
for by some friends.
Telegram-herald., 1891-07-31
Miners Killed while at Work.

CALUMET, Mich, July 3o.-A Cornish.
man aged 81. named Edward Polking-
ham. was killed at the Atlantic mine
Wednesday night. being struck on the
head by car and falling So feet to the
ground. An Austrian trammer in the
Calumet mine was struck by skip
car in the shaft and instantly killed the
same night.
Telegram-herald., 1891-07-31
Conspired to Kill the Car.

LoyooS, July So.-A Geneva paper
says the st. Petersburg police recently
arrested twcnty-six officers, twenty
four of whom were nihilists, connected
with a conspiracy to kill the car and
force the czarowitz To establish a con-
stitutional monarchy. The nihilists.
it is said, were arrested after Offering
desperate resistance for two hours with
their revolvers Seren uihilists were
killed in the struggle and seven es-
caped
Telegram-herald., 1891-07-31

BALTIMORE. Md. July 80. The pro-
hioition party Of the state Of Mary
land held its state convention wednes-
osy at Clydon Camp and chose by ac-
cianstion the following ticket. For
governor. Edward Higgins. Of Baltl-
more city; for comptroller. Joshua
Levering; for attorney general, Hosea
Il Mnnlfon-
Telegram-herald., 1891-07-31
BEATEN TO DEATH.
Dubeis. the French Bicyclist. Murdered
by . Gang OF Street LaborerA

Duooses the Erenoh bicycises Murdered
by . Gang OF Street LaborerA
PARIS, July so.-The startling intel
ligence that Dubois, the champion BIZ
cyclist of France, has been murdered
at Lux has reached here. Dubois was
riding along highway there
and came across party of work.
men who. in sport, refused to
let him pass. The bicyclist finally dis
mounted and complained to the foreman
of the gang. The workmen then
became incensed at Dubois and fercely
attacked him with whatever working
tools they happened to have in hand.
Dubois was unable to defend himself
against such odds He was shockingly
beaten and his skull was broken by a
blow from a crowbar. Medical aid was
at once summoned, but the unfortunase
man died from his in niuries.
Telegram-herald., 1891-07-31

DECATUR. Ill. July so.-At the an
nual encampment of the Illinois Sons
Of Veterans George H. Hurlbut, of
Belvidere. was elected colonel TO sue
eeed Col. George Il. Stadden. Of Spring
feld. Bushnell, kankakee and Peoria
ture The encarnrrnenf nart year
Telegram-herald., 1891-07-31

CLEVELAND. O., July 20. The ma
tional committee of the Daughters of
Veterans convened at Massillon, o.,
Wednesday. Twenty four delegates
representing over 1000 members in
Ohio, Massachusetts, Nebraska In
diana and Illinois were present The
work Wednesday was preliminary. A
public reception was given the dele
gates at night
Telegram-herald., 1891-07-31
Cotton Dam.r.d by Rain.

MEMPHIS. Tenn, July S0.-Special
telegrams to the Memphis Commercial
from points in Arkansas. Mississippi.
Louisiana. Alabama and Tennessee i'm
dicate that the cotton crop has been
greatly damaged by excessive rains.
Corn, sugar cane. rice and tobacco are
in fine condition.
Telegram-herald., 1891-07-31

WmMIYeToE, Del, July 3o.--A heavy
rain and windstorm struck this city
early "Wednesday morning. causing
$50, 900 damage to buildings and sew
ers In one hour three and one-half
inches fell, cholsing up all the sewers
and flooding the dwellings Through.
out the state the storm WIS very dis
aStrous 4, t.r-opS
Telegram-herald., 1891-07-31

Carr NAY. y. J., July 20. The pres
ident has accepted the resignation Of
joel n Erhardt as collector Of the port
of New York and has designated J.
shost Fassett. of Elmirs. y. n, as his
xu..,~e<Sor
Telegram-herald., 1891-07-31

wAsHrSaroS. July 30. A statement
prepared At the pension osice shows
that the number of pensions granted
during the week ended July 10 was
Sel7. on which the first payments
averaged sl2s The aggregate Of the
first payments on these cases was s542.
qIQ
Telegram-herald., 1891-07-31
Two sister. Ffope.

Drc.rur. III. July 30. The Misses
Bradley, daughters of William Bradley.
of Noun. Zion township. eloped wit.
Elmer Combs and Douglas Nowland
Tuesday and were married at Terre
Haute. Ind. The parents of the girls
were in Decatur at the time.
Telegram-herald., 1891-07-31
A SHOCKED CONGREGATION.
Nearly roo Persons Burned by Lightning
In q Georgia Church.

In q Georgia Church.
OsBURy, Ca. July 80. = While 200
people were assembled at Lower High
Tower church, near here, stroke of
lightning fell near the church. Two or
three currents seemed to enter the
church. Benches were upset and
the floor covered with people va
riously affected by the sudden
stroke. Some were knocked sense
less, while others had their clothes and
shoes torn from them. Many were
burned, and streaks and marks were
left on their bodies where the current
touched them. Nearly every one in
the congregation bears marks of light
ming. Ex-State Senator j. w. Foster
was knocked senseless, and. on recov-
ering, found marks on his legs and
body. Strange to say no one was
killed
Telegram-herald., 1891-07-31

OAKLaSD CrTr. Ind, July 50. A col
ored man named Riley vas shot in the
head by a man named Duncan. also
colored. at Ayrshire mines. about 10
miles east Of here. Wednesday evening.
They ausrreIed over Duoeans wife.
Telegram-herald., 1891-07-31
Death OF a millionaire.

MrppLKrowS. Conn. July 20. Henry
g. Hubbard. president of the Russell
Manufacturing Company and the Mid
dletown national bank, died here
"Wednesday. aged = years He leaves
a fortune estimated AZ a.. 100. 0Ga.
Telegram-herald., 1891-07-31

BRSxswEcz. July ss.--Az explosion
caused By fredsnp occurred Wednes-
day Ia Hsrbser. coal mine. near Eelnn-
stads fifteen miners being iajared and
nine killed
Telegram-herald., 1891-07-31

Bssco, III. July 80 Snakes hsv. be-
come so numerous in this vicinity that
stock is being destroyed bT sheir Bit
ing. A number of huge reptiles have
hnAn killed
Telegram-herald., 1891-07-31

Essay. July -. Fourteen employees
of the water works here were drowned
"Wednesday white crossing the Rnhr.
the boat in which they were crossing
having espsizesA
Telegram-herald., 1891-07-31

LONDON. July sa-nispatchcs re-
ceived here from Mecca state that the
death rate from cholera ia 1s0 per dav
At that place and thirty daily at Died
1.A
Telegram-herald., 1891-07-31

BArrrvoxE. Juiy 90 The democratic
state convention met at 1918 O'Clock p.
m. at Fords Grand opera house.
Prank Brown was nominated for gov
ernor bv accismation.
Telegram-herald., 1891-07-31

Fo7r wosTH. Ter, JalT % II "
Davis. the murderer Of r. c Evans,
who was sentenced 10 be hanged on
August r. died in the jsii here we5nes-
day nighs
Telegram-herald., 1891-07-31

cfrvsrAyD. O. July 50 At the
rsc~s here Wednesday Hal Pointer
paced the three fsssess heats in race
en- reecrd-2i0ss, aiaa.. 2laa.
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Telegram-herald., 1891-07-31

SAN FRANCISCO. CAT.
LOUISVILLE. ~. kfW r0RS. M
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1891-05-15
VILLAGES WIPED OUT.
SEVERAL SMALL TOWNS IN NOR
THERN MICHIGAN BURNED,

And Many Square Miles of Valuable Pine
Forests Destroyed-west Superior and
Duluth Threatened-A Pennsylvania
Railway Train Wrecked In Burning
Forests and Number OF Men Killed or
Fatally Burned.
DETROIT, Mich, May l1.-Each report
from the region of the forest fires shows
that the damage, instead of being exag-
gerated, has been underestimated. Nor
Icy, Mecosta county, telegraphs that
Altona, small village ten miles from
there, is in ashes. Big Rapids, Mecosca
county, reports that fires are raging in
several places in the county. A report
from Bear Lake, small settlement in
the northern part of the county, state,
that several houses were set on fire by
sparks blowing in from the forest, fully
half mile away, and the people were
driven into the lake for shelter. Harri
son, the county seat Of Clare county,
has had twenty-four hours of imminent
danger and summoned help from Clare
ana other villages. Clinton, small
station on the Toledo, Ann Arbor and
North Michigan road, has been wiped
out. Three million feet Of logs were
also burned. Farwen was burned with
all the houses in the settlement.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1891-05-15
HAD A NARROW ESCAPE.

Business Suspended at South Superior
and Inhabitants Fight Fire.
WEST SUPERIOR, Wis, May 49,
Forest fires in the vicinity of Superior,
which have existed the past two days,
have assumed formidable aspect and
the destruction to property has been
large.
South Superior had a narrow escape.
Business was suspended, and fully 400
men were line at noon fighting the
flames. The conditions were good fol
the swift spread of the fire. The wind
blew gale from the West, and the un'
derbrush and leaves we're dry as tinder.
A huge pile Of fuel at Sager & Gummis
brick yard took fire, and the same mo.
ment lumber piles in the vicinity of the
La Belle wagon factory caught also
The heat was intense and the smoke
arose in immense clouds.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1891-05-15
HAMLETS IN ASHES.
Several More Northern Michigan Tow1
De6trov0d bv Fires.

Several More Northern Michigan Towns
Destroyed by Fires.
DETROIT, May 12.-The Toledo, Ann
Arbor and Northern Michigan railroad
has been obliged to abandon all attempts
to run cars north of the Clare county
line, on account of the forest fires. The
wind shifted during the night and drove
the fire into Newaygo, Mecosta and
Oceana counties. Cooks station and
Barton have not been heard from, and
are supposed to be destroyed. Every
thing in Lilly, Park City and Otia has
been burned. These villages had pop
ulat1on of 800 each. West Troy, few
miles north of Otia, has been swept by
fire since early morning, and is supposed
to be in ashes. Where Nivarnia and
Fremont, on the Flint and Pere Mar
quette road, once stood is nothing now
but pile Of ashes. The village Of Lake
has not been heard from since its last
appeal for help Sunday. Seas of fire
are sweeping through the woods near
Red Cloud, Newaygo county, while
more than 100 miles away across the
state the little hamlet of Taft is in a
gulf of fame. The latest news from
Traverse City is to the effect that tho
entire population is out fighting fire.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1891-05-15
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BLAINE WILL KEEP MUM.
A New York Dispatch Says He Will Not
Commit Hinlself Yet a While.

a Ne" AOTA D1APOtCu S8yB ne Will NOS
Commit Himself Yet a While.
WASHINGTON, May 1s.-Since Blaine
has been in New York he has been vis-
tied by a number Of leading politicians,
who have insisted that he shall not
write any letter declining the nomina-
ton, and that he must continue as he
has been, and IL his friends and the
party find that success is assured with
him as the candidate, and doubtful
with any other he must, in justice to
the party, allow his name to be used.
It has been explained to him that if the
people of the country, and especially
the progressive element, are insisting
that he shall be the candidate. Blaine
and business" is the way they have been
talking; and in this condition of things,
they insist, it would not do for him to
say that he would not be in the race.
Some of the men who are on the inside
of the political talk of these days, and
are very thick with those who are look
ing for some candidate other than Har-
rison, say that what Blaine has heard
since he has seen~ Now York has
made a great impression on him, and
that he will not at present commit him.
self one way or the other.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1891-05-15
Galeua Commanders Scutcnce

New YORK, May 13.-The Herald s
Washington special says: The judge
advocate general of the navy has COM
pleted the review Of the proceedings of
the court martial in the case of Lieuten-
ant Commander George A. Bicknell,
the officer tried at New York last week
on charges connected with the disaster
to the Galena and the Nina, and the pa
pers are ready for the action Of the sec
retary. It is now positively known that
Lieutenant Commander Bicknell was
found guilty Of the charge Of negligence
and sentenced to suspension from rank
and duty for period Of one year.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1891-05-15
CHASING THE ITATA.
CHARLESTON ORDERED TO pUR-
SUE THE INSURGENT VESSEL.

Tho Latter Wanted for Violating Our
Neutrality Laws and Escaping From
the Marshal After. Beins Seized
Charleston Ordered to. Capture tho
Chilian Wherever Found.
SAN Diego, Cal. May 9.-The steamer
Itata, which was seized Wednesday by
the United States marshal, got away at
night, taking deputy United States
marshal who was on board, with her.
To Leave at Any Cost.
There is no doubt now that the Chill
ians were determined to leave the har-
Dor at any cost. One of the deputy
marshals, who was stationed at the
mouth of the harbor in a small boat
to keep a lookout, says that when
the 1tata passed out the pilot was
standing between two armed Chilians,
while four cannon guarded both the
bow and stern. He also says that at
least eighty armed Chilians were drawn
up on the deck ready for action. This
fact shows that while the vessel was in
port she had plentiful supply Of men,
arms and ammunition. During her stay
in port the only arms displayed was one
small cannon, while no more than sixty
sailors were at any time seen on her
deck. The vessel on leaving the harbor
shaped her course north and steamed in
the direction of San Clemente.
Instructed to Capture the Itata.
WASHINGTON, May 9.-Orders have
been sent to the commander of the Pa
cltic squadron to capture the Itata
wherever she may be found.
After the Itata.
SAN FRANCISCO, May 12.-The fact no
longer is concealed, even in official naval
circles, that the swift cruiser Charles
tou is now off on hot chase after the
Chilian transport Iuata and if the latter
is overtaken there will be capture or q
fight, or both.
Itata Making Slow Progress.
CITY OF MEXICO. May 13. The Itata
is sailing under difficulties and making
slow headway. The United States war
ship in pursuit of her is gaining on her,
and it is expected that the two ships
will reach Acapulco within a few hours
Of one another.
The San Francisco at Iquique.
WASHINGTON, May 13.-The navy de-
rartment has received dispatch an
nouncing the arrival of the United
States steamer San Francisco at Iiuilue,
Chilli. No news has been received
from the Charleston.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1891-05-15
THE PRESIDENTS TRIP.
To Seattle by Boa

To Seattle by Boat.
TACOMA, May 7.-The president and
party went by boat from Tacoma to
Seattle. The party was grandly enter
tanned in Seattle and arrived back in
Tacoma at p. m., but did not leave the
train. The party left here at 1880 p.
M. for Portland.
Greeted by Brass Bands and Bonfires.
CHEHAL1s, Wash, May e.-The presi-
Dental train passed through here at
1850. The president was greeted by
an immense crowd, who had brass
band and bonfres to assist them in their
welcome. The president made a short
speech.
Miners Greeted the President.
LEADv1LLE, Colo, May 1.-THE pres
idential train pulled into Leadville at
7:45 a. H., after an easy run of ninety
miles from Glenwood Springs. A great
crowd greeted the presidential party at
the station. AS the train entered the
city salutes were fired and several bands
played tho national anthem. At the
depot the band, as every band along the
route has done, played, Hail to the
Chief. The stop was only half an hour,
and the miners made the most of their
brief opportunity by thronging about
the cars and climbing up to shake hands
with the president.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1891-05-15
Buenos Ayres IL Bankrupt

LONDON, May ia dispatch from
Buenos Ayres says that the city is prac-
tically insolvent. The government EN-.
ployes have not been paid for many
weeks and there is now due them nearly
s., ,0OO,0 900 in salaries and wages. The
municipality is unable to collect taxes
because the people have no money and
the little cash in the city treasury is
needed for absolute necessities. The
customs receipts also show decrease
of nearly one-half.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1891-05-15
DEPENDS ON OHIO
Whether Cleveland or Hill Receives the
Next namocratic Nomination

Whether Cleveland or Hill Receives the
Next Democratic Nomination.
P1TTsBuRd, Pa, May ia Colum-
bus, Ohio, special to The Times says:
Congressman Bunting, Of the Thirty
third district, New York, has held a
consultation with Governor Campbell.
Mr.. Bunting is Cleveland man. In an
interview he said: 1T is we'll under
stood in New York that in case Cover
nor Campbell and the principles he
represents should be successful in Ohio
this fall, Mr. Cleveland will be the nom-
inee for president. Should Mckinley
be elected David B. Hill will be the
nominee of the convention.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1891-05-15
Canadian Soo Lock.

OTTAWA, Ont, May 1s.-The govern
ment has decided to build the lock on
the Sault Ste. Marie canal 100 feet wide
instead of IS feet, as originally intended,
the increased width being essential, ow-
ing to the rapid development of traffic
between Ontario and Lake Superior
points. The lock will be 600 feet long,
having guard gates at both ends, facing
in opposite directions, entrances being
GU feet wide.