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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-08-12
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New-Lisbon. Wl... AUG. Camp Douglass IS N
rims At about . O'Clock last evening the crJ u
20 fire. was raised Il seem, That lamp exploded ih
Bunmire'5 Bquo store. but The Gamc- had EN- nearly
smottered ard thinking that all over. the crowd
Iaf, Tin. df. took 70 new start however aud n anout
ten minute was beyond control The fire spread rapidly
throughout Lasiue-s house till 90 reachd fhe Camp
Dourlas, Hotel. 10 then crossed thu Omaha tracks
and set fire TO the Commercial House and tn
depot Although al this happened in a few minute
the soldiers on. 80 their camps hnd been noua'd'
and they had assembled and succeeded 90 -a'ms
NEARLY all thc good in tlc hotels aid store, De-
.ids the whole Of the business part Of the village
Many dwelling houses burned, there being
nothing left but few houses IN the southwestern part
of the town. The wind blew from the south. and
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-08-12
GORDON WOODBURY..

bury is twenty eight years old, standing six feet in
height and weighing 175 pounds. He was one Of the
best Of Harvard's all around men. Before entering
Harvard he PLAYED end-rush and was captain Of the
football team at the preparatory school at Exeter.
He was elected captain Of his class eleven at Harvard
In his freshman year In the winter OF 1898 he took
up boxing, winning the midde-weght championship Of
his college at the Hemenway Gymnasium competitions.
The following year he competed in the boxing tourna
ment the Institute OF Technology. defeating Pierce
and Decker for the middle light honOrs. Later ne
gained the middle weight championship Of Boston for
boxing which he won at the open amateur meeting.
In the early part Of his senior year at Harvard
Woodbury. took up rowing, and took seat in his
class boat. He Is also good at the track games and
at jumping, and all-around yachtsman, being
the brother of Doc" Woodbury. the yachting man. lie
Is member Of the Corlnrian Racing Crew. one Of Gor-
don Woodburys practical achievements was the signing
tn go before the the bark Springwood, ont Of
New-York bound for Liverpool In 1885, and coming
hack with an able seaman's discharge. Woodbury.
was n member OF the Columbia Law School Of 1883
and won several pn1es for essays. On graduating he
took up legal practice In NeYOrk, but gave it up at
the end OF O year return % New Hampshire, 10 take
an active interest In politics. which resulted In his
election 20 the state Legislature.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-08-12
SERIOUS ACCIDENT 1T 4 DR1vIyG PARK.

Bnghamton. y. Y, aug. 1.-THE opening OF inc
midsummer races Of the Bnghamt0n Driving Park
Association was attended today By serious accident
Abper Case Of Jamestown was exercising his trouer
Rlny Femming with others on the track. horse
owned by Z. VI. Babcock broke and turned in front
Of Cgse. resulting in a collision. and Case wac thrown
ont with great violence, striking head foremost on the
ground Babc0ck's horse fell. but Billy Fleming
dashed forward causing other horses % run when IN
turn frightened still other7. until All the peearrs On
the track were running away. some Of the maddened
animal. dashed into the uclo-ure occupied By the
specta;ors. among them many ladies in carriages A
scene of the widest confusion and excitement followed
many ladies faiuting although none wac seriously
inturod. several horse, We're slightly injured and
uIimIipr OF vehicles damaged.
|"se VINO was removed from the track soon a.
he could b. reached with safety sustained com
pound ficture Of the right leg belo" the Inee ana he
was Otherwise injured abJut the face and body.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-08-12
vopK For THE TRAFFIC. COMMISSIONERS.

Chicago Aug. (Special The Board Of Commissioners
o. the Western Traffic Association met to-day and Judging
from the amount business TO BE- disposed o. is poba
bic that the meeting win prolonged until near the end
OF the week the important matters 70 be con-
sidered Is the organization Of pool to regulate the tahc
from tho mines az Hutchinson. Kan. This subject was
before the advisory board Of the association at It's last
meeting at New-York and referred by 1t 70 the Com
uissoners Another 10 be heard IS the complaint
against the Burlington road which charged with issuing
Unauthorized tariffs Oh wool Several other interesting
IN ers are 70 up for consideration, including the
question a. 20 the division OF through rates 70 BE- allowed
the Indiana, Illinois and Iowa road on through traffic
between the Missouri River and Eastern points. Pas
senger chiefly interested in the outcome Of the
Roc Islands appeal Chairman Fneys decision res
tive n jurisdiction the Western Traffic Association
over the affairs the Western Passenger Association
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-08-12
RuMoRs ABOUT UNION PACIFIC.

The formation Of syndicate TO 1hdeTwrite the
loans Of the Union Pacific Railroad does not seem to
be as easy Of accomplishment as would have been
thought from the confident announcements made last
week. Contradictory rumors to the outcome Oh the
project were numerous in Wall Street yesterday.
George Gould had conference In the morning with
j. Pierpont Morgan supposedly the subject Of the
syndicate What its result could not be definitely
learned, though the assertion came from several sources
that Mr. Morgan had refused TO enter the syndicate.
In consequence Of the talk Union Pacific stock was
again seriously affected.
on the other side il asserted that the negotia-
tons had made favorable progress several Of the ex
pected subscribers the syndicate having signed the
papers and q trust company having been chosen as
the agent Of the syndicate. The few Union Paclnc
oficiais who were in town declined to discuss the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-08-12
WOOL COMING EAST BY LAKE ROUTES.

Chicago, Aug. IL (SpeciaD-Thepe Is something lndf-
cf0us except 10 the railroads. In the clean sweep OF
eastbound freight by the lake Lines. Practically the
entire wool clip Of the year has gone to Eastern mills
BIZ the lake route Yesterday there shipped BY
lake $50 ions Of wool, compared with sixteen ana
one-half tons by all the railroads to the East While
all the lake and rail lines will restore old rates August
90 yet every pound OF wool in the West that can be
moved will be in transit By that time. The clip has
been carried from Chicago TO the mills In the East al
lust half the freight paid in previous years D. b.
Lifsted agent of the OgdeDsburg Transit Company
denies emphatcaifv Che report that his line would no:
restore rates with the Of them. He received me
required notice and is only anxious to get paid for the
business his line does.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-08-12
roREcAsT rILL p. ". WEpNEspAY.

For New England local rains and thunder7torms In the
evening; hVest-ry winds, shfng cooler westerly
bv Thursday The warm wave Will continue during tne
greater portion Of W,dn sday.
For Eastern New-York, frequent showers with thun-
derorms s0uthW etery winds, shifting 20 cooler west
crly during the evening.
For Ncw-jerscy and Delaware, scattered showers +;
erlv winds cooler hv Thursday
For Maryland and Eastern Pennsylvania showers
cooler by night.
Tor Virginia frequent showers cooler THURSDAY.
For the Clrollna- warm, with local rains; cooler in
the northwestern portions Thursday.
showers iu the extreme northern portion
For Alabama and Florida, warm and fair, except show"
er- Eastern Florida.
for Mississippi Louisiana and Arkansas scattered
showers. f1r Tcya-. il.rf
For Kentucky and Tennessee. local rains cooler by
Tor Western New-Yo-6. Western PENNSYLVANIA and
Ohio. cooler. with occasional rains
Tor West Virginia. frequent showers, becoming cooler
for Indiana and Lower Michigan, cooler, generally
fair Thursday.
for uhaoit local rains cooler i1ir by night
For Missouri fall except local showers IN ne south
eastern portion slightly cooler. 5000,
rsr MICHIGAN. Wisconsin and Iowa, fair slightly
cooler; noftierly winds.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-08-12
A1rnN r11Nrs IL WAS rRIcKEn-

Alton, and Chairman Finley still ODDS. Charlton
made up his mind this morning that under pretence Of TAX
ing Atoms propositions for excursion rates
Finley has been playing dishonest trick on him TO get
his opinion. said Colonel Charlton to-day III they
undertake any part Of the territory in
which are Interested without consent somebody
will suffer unpleasant consequences We can and will
give open entirely Of certificates other
association restrictions"
This Outourst " warlke feeling Is the result OF
call made By Finley upon the Western Associ
ton lines say whether they will make ex
curson Of third annual grand rally
and gold medal test at Eningham H. september D
and g. 4 has been in which all roads inter-
esr4d expressed willingness to make such rate, except
the Aon For the that on Of the boycott
It has no Of getting Efngham, that corporation
voted no. Inasnuch the Alton is longer member
the ion many people manifest much curiosity az to
why il should be called vote at all.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-08-12

Boston. Aug II Speciap james A. ColsOn, Of
No. o6 Monumental, CharlestOwn has admitted that
r. was author Of the letter 10 II. II. Carter
superintendent Of Streets in which he offered 10 per
cent commission on all contracts awarded him. Mr..
Coison does not deny that he knew he was doing
wrong in making such offer, but he claims that he
did not at the time appreciate the enormity OF the
offence The reason that he gives for his offence is
that he was ont Of work that his family were In need
Of the necessities Of life, and he himself puts it,
II was my last chance
Colson is payer by trade having been engaged. IN
that busine, for the last ten years. lie says this is
lie Gt time he ever r,orted 10 questionable methods
r., oTt9in work He assumes the entire responsibility
for having written the leter he did 70 superintendent
ma me but himself would have been directly benefited
had iii, offer been accepted.
nay mi ,rr,ing Jndce EIy in the Municipal Court and
o.. ~ annlcsUon of Corporation Counsel Babsen.
rTapted warrant for COlsons arrest on a charge OF
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-08-12
THE FARMERS ALLIANCE IN MARYLAND.

Baltimore, Aug. 11This Is the third convention m
MARYLAND Of the Peoples party, or Farmers Alliance
It is conducted with closed doors that Is, reporters
are not allowed To present at the proceedings, and
Information Of what is done Will only be gwen out
BY committee or publication The convention
was called TO order by President Hugh Mitchell Of
Port Tobacco Canield Jenkins, of PomoDkcy. was
secretary The other officers Vicepresident
F. A. Benson; treasurer. Dr. Joseph Blandford. and
State lecturer r. D. Bradley They were all present.
President Mitchell submitted his report. Since the
last annual meeting the number Of alliances has been
more than doubled while the membership haS in
creased nearly treefold The convention will last for
two days and the present officers viii serve until the
close as the officers for the ensuing year viii not be
elected until Just PRIOR to the final adjournment
There are about fifty delegates present but these claim
10 represent con stituency which believes that II can
control the next Legislature. state Lecturer Bradley
one of the leaders Of the Alliance said to-day that the
Alliance will not only be able 20 the successor 20
the ata United States Senator Wilson, but can. the
members are 50 disposed, defeat senator German Tor
reelection.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-08-12

Bloomington; H. Aug II (SpeciaD-hl over the
usually denomnated Chautauqua Assemblies. their
ostensie object being the discussion Of topics Of
eral policy, morals and education. These meetings
are addressed one after another by the speakers
who swing around the circle OF engagements. II has
dawned upon the people that while purporting 10 be
non partisan. the programmes OF these Chauiaa
quas7 are arranged that their efforts directed
toward the advocacy Of third party prohibition, the
various political farmers organizations and all other
opposition to the Republican party The list Of
speakers here and at Of these meetings includes
ey Governor It John. John S Ebosli the Third party
Prohibition orators W. IT. BOes, state organizer Of
inc Farmers Alliance and others Of their class
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-08-12
THE WEATHER REPORT
GENERAL CONDITIONS NOW EXISTING


Washington Aug 1.-THE low pressure north u the
lake region is slowly moving eastward. IL hai created
soutwcstery winds and advanced the warm wave 70 the
shores Of England This wave has bern modified
uno IN the Middle Atlantic States by cooling influences
Of local rains attended thunder storms from New.
York % Carolina. The temperature az baltimore
Is t- same a. lorday degrees Albany. 81 grees
$or'hled ~ deare- equal % thg nigh =; on ltou ~
these places for this August decade. Az O-Wego the
highest to-day he- been 90 degree, within degrees OF
To. best ord this time years Ro hester ~
drrr.r- within drrrT.- ne highest On record Tn
excessive heat " the Aleghanies VIII b. Moderated
slightly "Wednesday bv local rains. but VIII nnt ~ PER
faneutv diselpd I'll THURSDAY when influence
attending the pfe,-ur1 ARA now over he Missouri
Valley VIII probably arriv". 10 having reached tle ONO
valley. During wednesday the interior or ul' Wv
ENGLAND States will fee. the wave but 10 Is likely
n o- moderated BIZ local IN the afternoon. and
cooled Thursday night and Friday ~ notheastery winds
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-08-12
HOW BALLOONS SOMETIMES SPIN.
From The Denver Republicans story of two ballo

From The Denver Republicans story Of two balloon
ascensions
The varying currents encountered during the first
halfhOur Of e9ch voyage were peculiar In each IN
stance the balloon steadily and gracefully - n
height OF about 500 feet and then stopped on Is up
ward journey, turning completely around on an IN
visible axis for few seconds. Then the lower edge
~ TIE next current swept along and caught the in
hated sphcroid. carrying it onward and upward. This
performance was continued for some time. and. az
last On eac instance. the balloon caught the same
strong general southeasterfy current and was borne
swiftly al0ng. OF tne spectator, could not see
50 much OF this phenomenon a. tn instance Or the
EAGLE Eyrie n having mostly occurred 10 that air
Slip while n was Id the cloud but ne bacldngs
and filings Of the City Of Quincy could readily be fol
lowed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-08-12
ArEHE OCEAN GROVE BIBLs CONFERENCE

Ocean Grove. y. j.. Aug IL l>pecial).-The inter-
denoniuaon1 nbIe Conference held - fourth annual
session here to-day. The Rev. Or. william j. Erde-
man. Of Asheville y. c.. spoke on The Kingdom Oh
God from Revelations Ill., 1. The Rev Dr. Lncien
W. Clark assistant Editor Of The Christian AdvO-
cate spoke on Is the Bible Divine BookF lie
said the Bible inspired by God. IL differs from
other books as sunlight differs from darkness. Inc
Rev J. " stearns of NewYork, spoke. Professor
lanes N SITTER Of Cr0zier Theological seminary,
made an address this afternoon. The Rev George c.
Medbam Of Boston. spoke tbs evening Professor
and Mrs John {. Lowe have added much TO the IN
ter.sst OF the conference by their singing.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-08-12
snoW That DID NOT REACH THE GROUND.

Possibly the most novel feature Of either trip Of two
balloon voyages Denver and the mostly com
upon. the experience Of the Eagle Evrie7
s occupants the Not fake Of
the beautiful" dropped In Denver on the crowds "
people who gzed the air ship directly above them.
The shOne brightly and Oppressively hot, and yet
in five minutes after the great gas bag had left the
earth 10 was in a raging storm. almost directly
over the POINT where the balloon cut from its
mOor;ngs. IL blowing a perfect frTv. the great
fakes swirng and giving in binding prOfusiOn into
the faces Of The vovagers filing the basket and cover
Ing the top With a sheet fully three inches t1ck No
such occurrence hiss been recorded IN the history
If halloonng and the chances not favorable 10 lis
ever occurring again. But the space Of 100 feet and
tie occupants Of the vanished from the glowing
sunshine into the freezing snow.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-08-12

Theodore Roustan the French minister who has been
stationed at Washington for several years has Deem
.,.,Jy nrom,aed u the rank OF Ambassador. Mr..
,{o,.ton who fl. At the Imperial Hotel. + on his
vav To Madrid his new post The Department OF state
nas recommended many that nrs-cass missions
he made embassies and the relative rank gi-en 70 our
diplomatic Representatives 50 far the recommendations
- 49,, irnored by Congress. Foreign Ministers ~ this
country receive the which ministers hoiu
ana consequently Whenever promotion made 'hol are
sent o. som. capital which the attractions wash
ington Possesses
Mp Rou,tan expresses regret at he is obliged 70 leave
Lnls country
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-08-12
INSTITUTE OF CHRISTIAN PHILOSOPHY.

y-theSea, y. j. Aug. IL tspeclal.-At the
sessions of the American Institute Of Christian Phoso-
nby and the seaside Assembly today. the morning de-
votonal exercises led BIZ the Rev. John E.
Peters OF Atlantic City. The lecture before the In
sttue was to have been delivered by W. IL. Arnoux.
Of New-YOrk but he delayed In the city BY an ac
ciaent His paper read by member Of the in
stite aud was followed by the usual discussion Pro-
fessor Hamn Garland lectured before the School Of
literature on Ibsen. In the evening reception
gven on the grounds. speeches were made by Presi-
dent Deems and others.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-08-12

sided and f. L. Norris acted - secretary. sly ne"
members were elected and members Of tho eA'
ecutve committee, John E. Van Ge Caff and W. COic'
elected in place Of Jere c. Lyon W. f. S Tsoi'
II decided to have Trampaign committee Of nine ap
pointed win full powers, the campaign ID s
fall Lincoln d. Brown behalf Of che clubs delefs'"
to the recers convention At Syracuse gave nteesVhs
report Of the convention vote Of thanks given 70
the delegates The Invitation the Turtle Ciuo
inviting the Harlem Republican Club unite with 1t IN
holding their annual outing at L0rehmont September o.
was accepted.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-08-12
LOST ITS SUIT AGAINST THE ROADS.

ST. Louis, Aug. ia dispatch from Wichita, Kan.
says The suit brought by the Wichita Livestock
Exchange against the Atchisen Missouri Pacific. Rock
Island and Frisco Railways, TO eniotn them from
putting into effect a new rate on livestock resulted
In victory for the roads. The Wichita Exchange
tried to show that the new rate Disseminated against
wichita in favor of Kansas City, and that IL was In
excess Of the rate recently ordered by the State Board
Of Railroad Commissioner in both Of which endeavors
II failed. The temporary Injunction was therefore
dnri
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-08-12
A pOYcOrT IN MINIATURE.

The passenger agents of the Trunk Line Association
met Yesterday at the Office Of the association at Liberty
and West sts The question Of rates 10 Southern and
southwestern points up. but the agents decided
MOTTO interfere with the present schedules without
the cooperation Of the Southern lines.
Ii was also decided that conductors on the trunk
lines need not honor the tickets of the Duluth south
shore and Atlantic unless that road would agree 70
mise It's rate St. Paul New-iork to the seized
ne tariff. The south Shores present rate between
the two points named Is S25.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-08-12
TO sECIRE CHEAP RATES.

Chicago Aug. II (SpeciaD.-George H. Heafford, Of
the st. Paul P. S Eusds, Of the Burlington o. W
Ruggles Of the Michigan Central, and James BarKer
of the Monon arc the general passenger agents that
have been constituted committee on transportation
10 secure reduced excursion upoh all the rail-
WAYS running to Chicago upon the occasion Of the
unwilling of the Grant monument at Lincoln Park,
october 7. II is anticipated that this will bring TO
Chicago an immense number OF people,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-08-12

Poland springs Ne, Aug. l.-''eoFee Jones ga ho1
pass a. GOOD night and has not been so comfo-ab To-
dav similar treatment this morning % that heretofore
arnled has been result ard the physicians seem
a lttl4 more anxious.
10 .. NM Jones remains nearly me same a. n'
was this morning but f. gradually growing weasrr d.
cabot. Of Boston is expected on the morning train.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-08-12
POISON KILLED THE WAIrBR.

Rudolph Meyer, waiter employed at the Manhattan
Beach Hotel lost his place there few weeks ago. He
breoded over his trouble considerably used every
means in his power got reinstaDd. On August q an
employe Of the hotel found the yomg lying in cal
on sdetrack directly in the Of the hotel He sp
oeared be III and Or. E. T. Swift was summoned DIT
swift diagnosed the OF cholera morbus, and
sent the patient 20 ST. Mays Hospital Brooklyn, where
he died on Sunday. The reported To Coroner
Lindsay and autopsy which held under The orders
n that OFFICIAL disclosed the fact tina. Meyer died from the
effects OF some deadly poison.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-08-12
UNDER THE BURNING sun.
(Contnnsd from First Pra..1

split and spnters Of wood e.r ~ an dlrectiens
The Utmost CONSERVATION prevailed That thunderbolt
should descend when the sky clear and bright seemed
almost beyond belief Women screamed and children
echoed their cry Mr. MacrOs, superintendent Of the piOr
did all that was possible 10 Quiet people and restore
order. few minutes after the mult had subsded tho
Dicr was deserted save by curiosity seekers who
to witness the damage done Besides the flagstaff and
turret there is large supporter which is split
through the centre almost five feet from the top.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-08-12
THE PETROLEUM MARKET.

NEWS FROM THE FIELD AND RANGE OF PRICES.
Dealings in crude petroleum at The Consolidated Ex
change yesterday without special The sales
Of National Transit certificates amounted C5oO0 barrels
AZ 90. ZOO. a6iis cents At The Exchange there
we've sales OF 10000 barrels az GJ cent.
Refined In barrels quoted a, 671 cents. IN bulk
4 2J cents and IN . 20 crude barrels,
5 IS aud bulk S.35
Foreign quotations were Antwerp. 10 francs Bremen,
q 20 marks. LONDON. 5sd5. pence.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-08-12
.1rnx.s COMPLAINT AGA1Nsr ArcH1soN.

Chicago. Aug. 1.-THE Management OF the Chicago
and Alton road little faith in the sincerity
o. the Athsons declaration that 10 win not honor the
man Duatsd tickets Of the Jacksonville Southeastern and
will sever It's business relations that line unless IL
Immediately dscontlnues demoralzing tactics. The
Alton people they have been testing the market and
have found that Atcnson Is advising passengers to
use Grand Army tickets from Chicago TO ST. Louis in
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-08-12
poprnArrov M WEST v1Rrrrr,

Washington, Aug. 1.-THE Census Office to-day
issued a bulletin, giving the population of the state
Of West Virginia IN detail By counties, magisterial
districts cities wards Of cities towns and villages
Tie population of the State in 1880 was e1s.407
During the decade an increase Of 144,337, or 2394
per cent is shown The population of the State under
the present census Is 762,704 OF the hfty-four
counties in the state all show Increases ranging from
or 8 per cent 10 1877 per cent.