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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-04-23
BURSTING OF AN OIL-TANk.
It Kills One Man at st. Paul and
Starts N Serious Fire.

ST. PAUL, Mimi, April 20.-Shortly
after s O'clock this morning an explos-
ion occurred in the power-house Of the
St. Paul Street Railway company. by
which John johnson was killed. and a
fire started which proved 10 be very
disastrous. Johnson was a steam filter
and was searching for leak IN one of
the two oil-tanks, which contained
1900 gallons. 1t is supposed the igni-
ton of escaping gas by lightning caused
the explosion. The loss is $4,000.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-04-23

The Propeller Gisy of CharIevoix
Reaches Duncan Civ

CHEBoYGAN, Mich, April 20.-The
propeller City of Charlevoix is the first
boat through the straits. She arrived
at Duncan City at 4 O'Clock this morn
ing, where she is now unloading freight.
Last year the steamer Aurora went
through April ).
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-04-23
Amounted Bri1adfer General

WASHINGTON, April 20.-Colonel
Kautz, was to-day appointed Brigader
General for the United States army, to
succeed General John Gibbon, retired.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-04-23
STRICKEN WITH SMALLPOX,

rielIe-No One TO Hurry the Dead.
GRANGER, Texas, April 20.-Seven
families are down with smallpox at
San Gabrielle, eighteen miles east of
here. Mrs. Moore and her baby died
April IS and no one could he got to
bury them. Mr.. Moore is sick with the
disease. Nurses have been telegra phed
for, but so far none have been secured,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-04-23
Ruins for the Worlds Fair.

WASHINGTON, April 20.-The secre-
tary of the navy has directed Admiral
Gherards, in command of the North
Atlantic squadron of the Uni ed States
navy, now in the neighborhood of
Hayti, to send the man. DIVA Enter
prise to the site of the town of Isabella,
which was founded by Columbus in
1893. The object of the visit is to
ascertain the condition of the ruins of
the town, with view to transporting
a portion Of them to jackson park in
Chicago as part of the historical eA-
hibit of the Latin-American depart
ment. The ruins are at present in very
good condition, although overgrown
with vegetation, and present a most
picturesque appearance.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-04-23
The Customary Result.

DETROIT, Mich, April 20.-Abbie
Kaiser, the daughter of prominent
music-dealer of Cleveland, followed ].
w. Shoening, New York travelling
man, with whom she was infatuated, to
this city. She entered his room in the
Russell house last evening, fired four
shots at him, and then took poison.
Shoening will live, but the girl will
die
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-04-23

Prominent Citizen Found Dead.
ROCKPORT. Ind. Anril 2O,-Edward
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-04-23

Father and Two Children Killed.
MERLINvHLE, Ohio. April 20.-In a
runaway accident yesterday William
Bodies and his two small children were
killed. Bolles' wife and third child
escaped without a scratch.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1891-04-23
TO PUSH THEM HARD
The Inter State Commerce Commits
sion Assisting MilehriSt in
Railroad Case.
Investigations Are Made Persistently
and Important Disclosures Are
Expected to Follow
Commissioner Veazy. of Vermont. a
Candidate for the Seat of
Senator EdmundS.

WASHINGTON, April 20.-Gen. Veazey
of the inter state commerce commits
sion is just back from Chicago. He
was reticent about the prosecutions
which District Attorney Mile hrist is
conducting. He had gone over much
OF the testimony with Mr.. Milchrist
and it appeared to be the generals
idea that some interesting and i'm
portant disclosures would be made
when the grand jury finished its work.
1.-The commission is pushing forward
It's investigation every where, said the
General, land we are not waiting for
complaints to be made, but are investi.
eating cases and making the COM
plants ourselves The commission is
not only a judicial body, but prose.
cutting one IN certain sense, for the
law makes it our special duty to see
that the provisions of Interstate COM
merce are executed. This requirement
will not permit US to SIT still and wait
for complaints to come to us. If we
waited many ofenseS against the law
might never be complained of and
would continue indefinitely, for there
are often reasons which prevent parties
from giving information which would
lead to prosecution. The commission.
therefore, has adopted it's own
machinery of locating offenses against
the law. Whenever we have informa-
tion of an otfense it is submitted to the
United States district attorney of the
locality and if he requires aid in work
ing up the proof of the offense we, send
him special agent"
Gen. Veazey has been ment,A - 3
the successor to Senator E,anusds.
Aside from the generals high standing
IN Vermont and throughout the country
his position as commander of the Grand
Army Of the Republic makes him es.
pecially strong. He was asked con-
corning the senatorship.
''lt is absurd for any man to say that
he would decline United States Sena-
torship," said he, "but l am in no sense
a candidate for the place. Gov Paige
of Vermont has until next November
to look over the situation, and he is a
clear-headed, able man, whose action
will be sure to give satisfaction to the
State and to the country. From con-
versations with Senator Edmunds some
time prior to his resignation I knew
that he would retire. 1t is loss which
it will be difficult for the State to re-
pair
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-07-15

FOWLER. Died ut the residence of
her father. John &. Fowler, Rural
Shades" East Richmond. Hcnrlco county.
on Tuesday. July 18th. MAY FOWLER,
ag"d seventeen years two months and
four days. ,.l.,..,-
Funeral from residence WEDNESDAY
July 18th. at O'Clock i. VI.
ISAACS. Died. on July II. 1891.
FRANKIE. son OF Charles and Sarah l..
Isaacs, in his sixteenth year.
We say It for an hour or for years;
We say It smllingly. say 10 chOked with
We saw II coldly. say II with kiss.
And vet we have no other word than this
Good-by.
The funeral will take place from No. 100
south Belvidere street THIS (Wednes-
dav) MORNING at II o'clock. Friends
and acquaintancos are respectfully invited
to attend.
PHILLIPS Died. Tuesday morning at
6.l5 O'Clock after brief illness MRs. CLARA
PHILLIPS. beloved wife of W. l.. Phillips,
of Charlottesville. Va.
Funeral will take place from her late
residence WEDNESDAY MORNING at
1880. Friends aud acquaintance Of the
family are invited to attend.
SEAN. Died. at her home, in Amelia
county. June 30. 1871, MARY L.. oldest
child Of W. q. aud L. l.. Seay; aged eight
years.
Little MARY was the joy and Sunshine of
her parents and home, one OF those loving,
trusting little sunbeams that always
brighten lifc's pathway and clasps its
tondrils closely around each heart. Sor-
rowing parents. look upward :. your pre-
cious lewel was too pure for earth. and has
only been transplanted 10 Gods own gar
den of life, there ever TO bloom in beauty
and fragrance. ~ IL. W.
VOOLFOLK. - Died. at Mulberry
Place Caroline county, Va, July \, 1884,
JOHN WILLIAM VOOLFOLK. in tho slx-
ty-ninth year Of his age.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-07-15
THE RAILROAD PRESIDENTS.
Their Meeting To-Day-The Joint-Agepcy
PInn-Resuits Uncertain.

Erw YoRK, July i3.-The railroad presi-
dents meeting will be called TO order
Tomorrow. one o. tho railroad officers
who will be present ut the meeting
said: Tho chief subject discuesed VIII
le tho ioint-agency plan for the dstrl-
button OF competitive business. This plan
was recommended nj the meeting two months
ago, and the c0mmissis ~ were ordered 20
draw II mp in detail and decide on allotments OF
percentages. have received a copy oil the plan
drawn up by the commissioners. Other matters
TO be discussed are lkcly 20 take considerhbi'
time, and the meeting will consume at least TWO
days and probably moro.
Tho gentleman refused 70 say whether copy
Of The allotment u percentages wa sent out
with the plan or not. The meeting VIII take
place in the Windsor Nn;cl Messrs Stuyvesant
Fish. president. and Van Renssalaer Crugcr,
director Of the Illinois Central railroad, one OF
tho kicking roads will be present. although Mr.
Crngcr said this morning that he I'D not know
what the proceedings would To-. sidney Dillon.
president OF the Union Pacific. sad today mat
hc would attend the meeting. lie did not expect
to see Jay Goul1 at the meeting. because mat
gentlcran was out Of town.
Some # The officers named DO not look Tor an
adoption u tho iolnt-agercy plan, ~ they think
the effort 90 wipe on nl existing agencies Noiii
De- too great for the asso-iatiOn 10 attempt. IA
n general thing the representatives oi the va
rsOg@ Tonls are retccnt In spe liking ~ ~" meet
ing. mud the probable results are detilcdly un-
cerfala
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-07-15
BLOWN TO PIECES.
THE PARTS PICKED UP AND PUT INTO
A BAG.
Two Men Killed Outright and Three
Others Seriously 1rjurcd by IN Ex-
piosion Of Dynamite.
fBy telegraph To the Dsspssrn.I

10y teiegraph 10 inc DspSt<0.l
New York. July IA terrible explosion
occurred on board the steamship A. q.
Booth. lying at the dock in South Brock
lyn, this forenoon. Two men were killed
outright, and shocbingly mutilatcd, while
three others were badly injured.
The explosion WAS caused by dynamite
which was in the cargo Of the ship.
The Booth arrived at this port on Friday
last from Hamburg and las crew OF
tventy-three men. Longshoremen were
ENGAGED In hosting out the cargo this
morning. and William Regain and Corne-
Inns HAYES were in the hold Of the ship
handling the boxes that contained tho
dynamite. One Of the boxes was put IN
sling and hoisted towards the deck. when
near the batchway IL struck the coEibing.
An explosion followed with loud report.
giving the impression that the steamship
had been blown up.
rHE DAMAGE DONE.
The force Of the explosion blew an im-
mensc hole IN the stern of the vessel. i.
Regain was blown 10 pieces. portions OF
mis- body being scattered IN all directions.
The parts were picked up and PUT INTO
BAG. Hayes had part Of his back piown
of aud was killed.
A machinist named Irwin Eyeason. who
was repairing the water-tank on the deck
of the vessel. was badly injured. his Jaw
and leg being broken. William Williams:
who WAS standing near the hatchwsy, hsd
his right ankle broken and his thigh frac-
tured.
A fireman named James Kent, attached
10 one of the land engines. fell into tho
hold and broke his leg,
The Booth sank Mt the dock late IN the
afternoon and Captain Saville was put
under arrest for a violation Of the Penal
Code of the State. The captain declares
he was not aware that he had been carry
ing dynamite.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-07-15
FALL OF THE BASTiLE.
The Anniversary Celebrated Throughout
France with Enthusiasm.
[By Anglo-Amcricnn cahIe % the plspatch.l

tBy AnglO-Amcrican cable 20 the Dispatch-l
PARIS. July 1.-THE 18th Of July. the
fall of the Bastiie was observed in this
city and throughout France with appropriate
ceremonies ana general holiday rejoicing. In
this city there was an imposing procession OF
tho Al-ace-l Lorraine societies. The latter
marched TO the Place dc In ConcOrdo headed ny
bands % music. Enormous crowds OF people as-
scnbied OF the streets through which the pro-
cession passed and salnted the mon In line
with cries Of " Iir, id France '" The procession
stopped Mt the Strasburg statue and laid me-
moral wreaths, bouquets. and tri-coiored hags
upon il. There was no disturbance OF the
peace.
President Carnot held grand reception while
reviewing the troops composing the garrison OF
Paris. yas' concOnrse OF people assembled 70
witness tho review.
Among th0sc who were decorated to-day by
President; Garnet In commcWoratiOu ~ the iaii
OF the ba-tile were three Americans-Nr. Van
Bergen, DR.. Matched, ana Mr. >chweiizer dele
gate from Tho New lJtf Benevolent Society.
The trst W, were appointed officers OF the
LEGION Of honor, and Mr.. Schweifzer was ap-
pointed Knight u the Legion Of Honor
TIE "MAL ESTESDuE" BETWEEN FRANCE AND
ITALY.
R0NE. ITALY, July 1.-The French Ambassa-
dor today. receiving 600 members II ia" French
colony upon the Orclf.ou %, the rccnch national
Cee said 'h1t he rcgrrt tied The passing f1Gl er-
feHdus between frcncSmcn and Italians Tho
Ambassador then t5ggod nis hearers 10 work for
m ea'enfc which certainly would eventually
bring tho two nations into the path Of their COM
mon destiny.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-07-15
STRUCK BY A BRIDGE AND KILLED.
Two Men Stealing Ride to Newport
Neus-yerdIct of the jury.

WurrAMsBrRG. Va. July i3.-At on early
hour yesterday morning Captain Mnford,
of a western bound freight-train, reported
20 the agent here. Mr.. Williams. that the
body Of man was living near tho track
below the railroad bridge. The agent
Immediately dispatched his cnlet clerk,
Mr. Gerard. 10 the place. The Mayor being
notified a Jury was summoned, and upon
investigation the following particulars
were al that could be asccrtaned in re
gard 10 the licensed He vas a white
man. and from papers fOunO on his person
he proved 10 be named George Richard
son. aud was last seen IN Richmond. from
which city hc y supposed, with cOmpan-
ion, to have been stealing ride TO New
port News.
ALSO HURT.
His companion was also hurt and was
picked up in an inscnsiblc condition at Lee
Hall, "a station below. and carried 10 Rich
mOnd. At the inquest II was developed
that the two men were riding upon the top
81 a train. and when passing under The
railroad bridge near here were struck with
the above results. Richardson fell from
the car almost Immediately and was found
within hundred yards Of the bridge,
while his companion was carried several
miles below before he fell 20 the ground.
THE FHTH VICTIM.
This was the fifth man killed by this
bridge and The seventh struck. After a
full investigation the jury returned a yer-
Dict IN accordance with tho facts, con-
demnmg the bridge n a standing menace
TO the lives Of persons riding upon trains.
Mr.. J. Penn Turner. Of the Danvlllo sys.
TEN, with headquarters at West Point, and
Mr.. Hubert Lynch, Of the Western Union
Company. located at Eadford, are spend
ing Their vacation here. Both gentlemen
were formerly located here.
Captain J. II. fopham has had as his
guest. Miss Bertha Robertson and Miss
Ruth Nunally. Of Manchester.
MTs. George A. Carr, Of Richmond. and
daughters, Misses Mary and Lucy, are
here ~. r0l'c to Hampton to spend the sum-
mer.
Miss Finch Bristow, daughter Of United
States Assistant District Attorney Bristow,
who has been spending "A few days here.
left tins morning for Virginia Beach. Cot
tage Row.
Professor and Mrs. Edward S. Joynes. Of
Columbia, 5. c., are here visiting Mr.. W.
". Vest. Professor Joyncs is connected
with the University Of South Carolina,
holding the chair Of modern languages.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-07-15
Shot six Times and Killed.

INTERPRETATIONS. Tenn. July BOD JEFF
fer.on wac to-day tho srenc OF "a dreadful TRACE
dy Professor John Lloyd vas shot six times
this morning and Instantly killed, II is thought
bv Tom Morton. his nephew by marriage. There
had been trouble between the men, Lloyd
having rcbuked Morton on account al his bad
treatment Of and cOuduct towards his wife, who
was TIoyi's niece. This morning Lloyd and
Morton were seen - pass through Jefferson IN q
buggy A few minutes afterwards several Pts
tOl shots were heard by people living at Jefier-
son. 4 number Of men went 10 the bridge ana
there found the liicless body Of Lloyd, bleeding
and covered with dust, Morton has not been
seen since the shooting. Lloyd who WAS quite
Old, loft wife aud several children.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-07-15
RICHMOND TOBACCO MARKET.

tRepOrted I0r the Disphtcn.I
July IL. 1891.
Auction offerings on Change to-day were very
light and unworthy Of note.
Revenue collections Cigars and cigarettes,
s5.526.s5: tobacco, s2,027.G4; special tax,
s15O-total, s7,704.40.
Private sales: Filters. so: smokers, o; wrap
pers. T darks, 2S-total, "a hogsheads.
Registered on Change: Owen Davis, Hender'
son. y. c. John B. Boatright, LOuisbarg, \. c. /;
W. NJ. Watkins, j. II. NeDIett, Milton, y. c.; +.
w. Kraeger, New York.
Loose bright sales were smaller and mainly OF
smokers, cutters, and filters, while prices were
satisfactory There will bs regular sales daily
except Saturday and Monday. and every buyer
should attend as Il matter Of special interest to
himself and our trade.
the crop accounts are conflicting, but point In
the main TO an average growth with late sea-
son. and yet much came out IN 1t. There are oc-
casional complaints OF buttoning, and 1t is
already said II Is impossible TO make fine crop
In brights.
There seems no desire Of manufacturers 10
buy much beyond present and near prospective
needs
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-07-15

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 etiectually, 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 ard have made it the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup Of Figs is for sale in Zoe
and 81 bottles by al 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, CAL
LOUISVILLE. KK NEW YORK. NV
"a -su, wtw)&FlotptcofrlI
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-07-15
TOULON ATTACKED.
Commanded by sixty War-ships-in Mimic
Warfare-Other Manoruvres.

PARIS. July l3.-The French naval ma
nnuvres in the Gulf Lyons ended to-day
in the whole icot attacking IOulon. Ministers
Ribot ami Barley. the military attaches OF the
American, British, ana German legations, ana
many senators and deputies Witnessed the AZ
tax Torpado vessels ana shore batteries de-
Tended the roadsieqd against sixty war-ships
headed 10y n steel harDotte which was extreme
~ formidable. After a furious cannOnade the
ships advanced IN one long line ana broke
through tho defence. Among the features OF
the mannnvre was the use OF balloons 60 TOYS
steamers.
The Official report on III" French InanpuWes m
mo Mediterranean concludes: The irOn-clads
during three days maintained without accident
n high rate Of speed. II IL incontestlble that an
ifon-clad e1undron Of Inferior speed, II attended
10y a sufficient number OF hshl Grail can De kept
informcd # the movements of a faster squadron
and can thus be enabled TO counteract an enc
my's designs. Hence 1t IL advisable TO provide
large, swift cruisers
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-07-15
4t-2 PER CENT. BOND EXTENSION.
Holders Should lie Careful to Follow
Instructions.

WASHINGTON, July 13.-The first lot OF
rcr cent. was checked of on the books OF the
Secretary Of the Treasury this morning. and the
bonds have been referred 70 the Register of the
Treasury.
The order in which the perfected cases are re-
ceiycd by The Secretary determines the order in
which the new bonds will be issued, and as the
law requires that the bonds last issued shall be-
the first redeemed, there IL distinct advantage
i'm obtaining those bearing the lowest numbers.
Il il said az the department that this advantage,
however, il being thrown away 10y many OF The
holders through their carelcssnoss IN following
instructions in preparing and forwarding bonds
aud the accom- pnnying papers. About - per
cent In number If the national banks holding
AZ per cent bonds have already sent In their
papers, but less than one hundred perfect
casce have been passed.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-07-15
AN ALLIANCE CAMPAIGN.
Georgia the Fields IL ~ Third Party
Crusade?

ATLANTA. G,.. July 10. Beginning at
Amcricus tomorrow the Alliance Will con-
duct series Of meetings through 1cDrEii
with Jerry Simpson, General Weaver, ana Viz
A. as Inc epeake-s. General Weaver was In
Atlanta today on his way g. Americas. Con
grcssman simpson and Mrs. lease vert there d
re 'tly by another route. Meetings VIII Dc
mold ~ Amoricns Atlanta. Athens. iloSansViil",
aud Rome. This campaign has attracted great
interest from the tact that II has been taken AZ
n third party crusade, and has been 20 hcreided
through the country. That Il Is such n, however
vigorously denied by al the leaders President
Livingstone. 81 the State Alliance, says
IN explanation hat these meetings origl-
nate in - resolution adopted AT Ocaia
bY the National Convention OF the A.
lance providing that Tor the purpose 81
educating the people on tho platform ana de-
mands Of the Alliance u Inass-inoeting shouid
be held In each State, ana thrrc snouli De ~
mnuy mRss-meefings as cOu'd b" supported.
Genrr4l Weaver roitcrntes this sentiment. ana
adds tnat no will not mention the third party
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-07-15
SERIOUS ACCIDENT IN FRANCE.
Two Trains CoIlide-Fourtcen Persons
Hurt, Ono of Them Fatally.

PARIS. July ia most serious accident
Lapprued Yesterday evening 10 the club or
special train running between Calais ana farls
i'm connection with the clubtrain service between
London and Calais. The club train came INTO
collision with the expross tram from Line pom
trains were entering the Caro- du Nord North
ern railroad depot, when the club Train dnshed
into the rear of the Lilo train causing terrihc
shock to both. The conductors caboOse ana
sccund-class carriage Of tho Lille express were
wrecked and another car Of the Same tram was
much damaged. All the passengers on board
the cluU train escaped without injuries, hut two
passengers aud the conductor and brakeman
Of the eXproas were seriously hurt Madame
kegnior has since died. Ten other passengers
were cXtricated from the of dcbris the wrecked
train, all suffering from shock and from contG-
stons The signal man admits failing 10 signal
the club train 81 stop, having become confused.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-07-15

The grand jury Of the Hastings Court
mel Yesterday morning and found true bills 4
indictment a. follows:
Fclonies-IIenry Adams dlids William Palmer,
Annie Ranks Frederick Hciss, Edward Jones,
Henry Johnson, Addison Lewis, ahd Lizzie
smith.
Misdemeanors-Lca Braxton and Charles
Phillips.
About l2J Indictments against merchants ana
o,hrra for violation Of the revenue laws In not
obtaining their licenses in May last were also
found
The grand jury was discharged for the term.