davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-01-30
PROPOSALS.

DkOPUsAl.s foK cAsEs.-wAk DEPARTMENT.
II supply Division Washington. DC, January ~
9l-Sealed PROPOSALS, dupliczfe will lie received
st this once until TWELVE O'CLOCK NOON
FRIDAY. FEBRUARY SIXTH, 1sai for furnirhfn;
and ssttfnx IN place compfe thirty GO fe-hold~r
cabinets. many may b. 1red 70 supply ne
needs OF the department.. during the resnsird< " the
fiscal year The cases 20 be made under the
direction and 20 the OF the ofcr in charre
the reoord and PENSION division. Sample 20 10 sru
application 20 the undersigned Tie degxrSnlenf
reserves the rirhf 20 ree all bids waive
defects propoe2is must be enclos-d In ssAled en-
velopes indorsed On the outsde Propoasr Tor o.
and addrss.sd 70 n r. TAokP supply Division. Wss
SEALEp PROPOSALS WILL BE RECETvED Az
y the once Of the supervis1nr .rchlfet 1rrssury D.
psrfment. Washington, u. C.. until TWO O'CLOCK p.
n. on the 1HIhTkESTH DAY or FEBRIARl.
1s9l Tor all the labor and materials required kS
erecon md coDpietfon texcept elevator. hexfine
perctus sna purb.nR1 Of the building for tie extsn
slon OF TIE United stats bureau OF enzrzslng al
prnang - Heshfnton, ID. c.. IN eccordanre VIII ~
ore md COPIES Of which may b ID
PANIED ~ certahed check for eJ00 The depertnsu4
Will re,t al bis receiyed after the time herein r<ased
lox olen.1E The same: also bsas uhch do mol cnnry
rrtiy with Al the reQuirenrnzs a tins fnSitAken.
Zach lropos. uusf BE- inciosrd IN en- snveora eeeed
and married fropoezl for ths erss,oo md conplcco4
tsxceW esevoeof. hsefxnS aJpnfn<o - pilmen<l d
Tie OuidinT nor The exfc1nson % ~ Unfon1 nen.1D
eurs.1 q snn.vlnx No Sg1ns;2F & HSa,Esoa 2.
ing Architscl Ssnnary =. lse1- 5HxSsp0
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-01-30
NOT SAYING ANYTHING.
Senator Quay Refuses to Discuss the Repor
That He VIII Defend Himself.

A Washington special to the New York Press
says that Senator Quay's attention was called
to the assertion that he had in preparation a
speech or statement, which he proposed to soon
make public, and in which he would seek to
reply to the charges which have been made
against him The Senator glanced it over and
smilingly remarked: Il mus, decline to be in
terviewed."'
Said a close companion Of Senator Quay
last night: The Senator is not in the habit Of
eonfding 10 democratic newspapers what his
plans may be. II the senator thinks 1t proper
at some time in the future to answer his enc
mics he may do so. Whether ii will be in the
form OF a written statement OF a speech / can
not say"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-01-30

In match skating race at St. John, B.. We'd
nesday night, Hobe Dingee skated the first half
mile in the three-mile race in 1.24, beating the
American record Of l.2415. Charles Gillespie.
champion backward skater made half mile
in l-s3 and mile in BIG As, lowering both
records
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-01-30
To Relieve Suffering i'm Nebraska.


The Ne6sasks senate has adopted u memorial
70 Congress asking an appropriation Of
$1,000 900 for the relief Of the sufferers in this
state maximum freight bill based on the
Iowa laws and bill to divide the state into
six congressional districts have been intro
duced
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-01-30
URN's DRUG STORE.

CALL AT l. O. AILBURN's DRUG STORE.
Buy l0c. box Of Miltums supss5or Tooh Powder
anu guesa at the number Of psnnies u . soalsd ar
get jar a0d coutsats. ja:5l-am
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-01-30

7 AKELAND HOUSES AND LOTS FOR SALE ON
~ SMALL MONTHLY PAiMENTS.-This beauti-
tu subdivision T. situated in Prince Georges county.
b. Of the y. o. In. and the Wash. and bait pike
where an electric railroad will bs built. In altitude 1t
is higher than Wasi, has good DRAINAGE Is perfectly
healthy and y adjacent to and surrounded by Charlton
Heights. College Park. Berwyn and the grounds OF
the Maryland AGRICULTURAL College Il has Is miles Of
wde well graded avenues on which g. U0 shade trees
have been planted and are now BEING boxed. 1t has
tiiu lake Of clear fresh acres in area Il has
new station, where 20 or more trains stop daily
tcketsto Washington Vcents be in 20 minutes
about ~ minutes drive. 25 houses are completed
and In course Of erection 10 Of which have sold
aud occupied within lnonths. and VI lj more
in.pr9ved lots sold ~ or 10 purchasers VIII build
SOME havS .lreedy comnencsd; A school, mill. ice
constructed. Churches schools Stores &C.. con-
venisnt, lTicee VI lots. s.,UO to eyOO Terms: 40
cash and $40 per month. 10 per month lots t0
OF less. Lakeland has more improvements and
venences and - better located than any other sub-
vision about Washington where lots be bought
less tLan double the.e prcss IS comfortable frame
dwellings with brick ioundations Po.chs, c!oects
IN los that aysrass y acre. 10 be sofia TO desirable
! T:Sbs 20. ..eA 80 cash 90 p. mo. ~.
400 24l, 100. ench ol5 cssh $lb per mo- 5r.
n SQSl ~ Q0O. each go casn& psr ;a6 dr.
y InkI1s NO eaehe :czsh and - Per mo. ~ q.
pr CENT discoent Will he made Tor Al psrt caah
Apply g ESWS .ss s:: s Us cci nS
ns g. a. ". (hst. oth and 10Th and and iron,
= to 40 an q PIN. % q LAksiand from ESQ %
4p.m- jA15-3m
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-01-30

L>OK RENT-UNrURNIsBED
nv. next cor. 9Th. so s}04 Wash circle. Tor go
~ B 8, e. IUr. near 6sh NV. Tor. IS
y. 5uIa lOth 8 y 2l2 Cap. furnished 80
Iowa circle, comp. fur. ltir stable; 5000.
1A324t' TfLER kRCTHERtoED.l: 10. F st. NV
kfOR RENT-A NEW TEN-ROOM BRICK DWEII-
Il 1ng house with all modern improvements. situate
ON corner in rstclsss Iocality Will ieasp for one
aa4-ds 81 ~ fEiS GIfs HHFRf{ { 'GHsol Fa NV.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-01-30

Husn little baby, don't you cry,
You'll 90 the 'Jahrmarkt bye and bye
Aduf
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-01-30
EOR SALE

AT BRIGHTWOOD,
A twelve-room dwelling with nearly one acre of
ground. fronting "Brightwood avenue " Horse
cars pass the door Fine lawn. shade fruit trees
grape and ornamental vines. Excellent soil for ards
PURPOSES.
terms for ~. 800. -
Apply to Nv. N. HUYCK,
tA29-1 lJ05 Pa ave
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-01-30

L>OR SALE--NEAK SILVER SPRINGS STATION
ON METROPOLITAN BRANCH u. 4 o.
X r., VALUABLE BUILDING SITES,
FRONTING ON AND ADJACENT To 9TH ST
In lots one acre and upward to thirty acres ii de-
land.
Only i've minutes walk from station.
For particulars apply to
Nv. n. HUYCK,
1aZst.1 ljO5 Pa ave.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-01-30

EOR RENT-UNFURNl
l. The Windsor. " cor
New York ave and
18th ct. ..........&4l0. o
Flats in The Milton"
H ct bet 18th and 18th
ets.................45 to D
fUHN
Mass sve bet 18th and
18th SITS. $50
18th at and JEFF place. -
Conn ave near n. =. .2US. 8
n
iaA
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-01-30

EOk RENT-UNFURNl
l. G99 NJ st NV,
,LM.;;..........$ 2E. 53
1913 Mass ave. 11r and
,s sssG Il st NV. i5r. les S 9 :
1:so N st NV, lr......IJO
l2S u st nv. lJr......I5U
lS3 & 81. .r..-...... .S3. 81
l4th ST extended. 15r. LII
l411 Mass ave NV. l:,r. I2.l
l3uS II 81 NV, 1:.r.....llJ
1914 2lst st nv. lar. 100
l3ls Conn ave, 1lr. 81. 81
l3l2Conn ave, l6r 81. 80
1900 l4th st nv. sr.,
store and dwelling SB. II
l.G:l 7 ST NV. 1lr -. .S3.:sl
3OlL . ST NV. l:1r.......1J
Jre L st NV, 1:}r.
42 New York ave NV, yr. IL
liU2 Chaplin st, H.. 90
FINN
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-01-30
FOR RENT-HOUSES.

FURNISHED HOUSES
Mass ave and Thomas VI ave nr y. 1or s166 60
circle. lsr.:.--...-. $500 ssh above ST. lir "a
Conn ave nr sx...... 20 near Ilth NV i5f Is,
OFFICES
I'LL st nv. &..... 80 klevanf rooms In 'sSun
80 ..-::...;,:..i5 building" nrcproof, =
40 sve.ffun $40 to 10 elevators. heated by
steam. fruxn a. to 6luD
STORES.
1016 Conn sve.......S15I 1915 Conn ave- e75
lois Conn ave IS al 18th nw.......3 80
STABLE
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-01-30

FOa RkhT-F0R COIOkED TBNANT0-HOUSE6
ll25O pr nossi. Apply o JOIN IN Z BELL Isl
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-01-30

l1:S to 1913 Z $; NV.
dig d st. b h. 7r...'' s.3 20
aus q 81 NV, b b.
lbs 9TH $, NV. b h.
M-.--..-----...-.. S.OpO
lss2 i ~ nv. { b.
Jr..-.-.-.-.. ---... -S.0
glo q 81 sw. b b. sr.. q. 30
i421 Boy 81 NV. IN.
% s.lD
losO y 81 nv. b Ia.
Iiii and iiio oh Il lew"
sw. bh, ar and 1 fh
rear .--...-..... q. 600
lllU L u NV. b b.
500 tsh 81 NV. bh,
aGs Gan ST Sc. : 5 h. h. In. 3. 90
:t4:1 .S - NJ 81 sw.
FIJI. 4r...-..........a., 600
l:3l "a I33 Pierce 8,
NV. { h...-..-.......3.5 800
60 st nv. Z d. 5r. II. 800
LILO Sd 81 nv. IN. ir. L. 800
The Durham daily globe. (Durham, N.C.) 1889-1894, 1891-11-10
Various Uses of One Tree.

One of the strangest of trees is the tia
palm, found abundantly on the banks Of
the Amazon and other South American
In the swampy regions, which
cover immense areas, the TIA palm fur
nishes food, drink, clothing and COM
Portable homes for the natives.
The Indians that inhabit these swampy
districts make a tolerable wine from the
sap of the palm, and they distill a strong
err stimulant by crushing and ferment-
ing the young fruits. The food is de-
rived from the soft inner bark Of the
stems, and is a substance that in taste
and appearance closely resembles sago.
The soft and fbrous bark is used for
garments and for making strings, ropes,
hammocks and the like.
In times of high water, often lasting
two or three months, the natives make
foorings in the trees with the bark ropes
and live there in comfort and content
ment.-Philadelphia Times.
The Durham daily globe. (Durham, N.C.) 1889-1894, 1891-11-10
FOR COLDS AND LAGRIPPE
Use Kings Royal Germetuer

Wherever the test has been made there
is no questioning the fact that Gcrmetuer
will cure LaGrippe in all forms and at
all stages. Taken on the first symptoms
it will prevent a severe attack; taken
when the disease has you fast i'm its
clutches it will break its grasp; taken
after the disease has left you disabled it
will remove the effects.
DR.. L. 5. HENSON, of Chicago, after
using one bottle, talks as follows:
"An almost fatal attack of LaGrippe,
last winter, left me with nasal catarrh
and such susceptibility to bronchial irri-
tation that the slightest exposure would
develop it, and a very little effort in pub
lie speaking would result in a distressing
h~oarseness, so that | had serious fears of
permanent disability.
Besides, [ suffered with dyspeptic
troubles-notably what is popularity
known as heartburn from which l
found it difficult to obtain relief. l was
induced by a friend to try Kings Royal
Germetuer, and it gives me great pleas
ure to say that its effect has been as
magical as 'Koch's Lymph is reported
to be, which is also a germ destroyer
though taken in different way.
"Catarrh, bronchial irritation and dys.
pepsla nave all disappeared before one
bottle of Germetuer has been used.
"One of my sons, who has long been a
sufferer from catarrh, has received like
signal relief from his old enemy"
A prominent physician Of Atlanta, Ga ,
after giving it a thorough trial on attack
of cold almost equal to LaGrippe, said
that he did not believe that Germetuer
would cure every thing, but he KNEW
+haf II uor1l N n bo,l Gold
In cases of fevers attending colds it
will remove the cause. If your druggist
cannot furnish you, send direct to Kings
Royal Germetuer Co., Atlanta, Ga, and
the medicine will be sent, freight or ex-
press prepaid. Price 81 per bottle If a
preparation claiming to be Germetuer is
offered to you for less, you have reason
to suspect that it is a cheat. Every family
should keep a bottle of Germetuer on
hand for immediate use on the first symp-
toms of disease.
The Durham daily globe. (Durham, N.C.) 1889-1894, 1891-11-10
Hard Work Made Mackay Rich.

John ". Mackay was born in the
humblest circumstances in Dublin, Ire
land, some ffty-tive years ago. Coming
to this country very early in life, he
worked for a time on board ship. Dur
ing the years that followed in whatever
occupation he engaged he lbored indus
~triously and faithfully. He saved his
money and watched his opportunity,
which so very few people do. He is now
twenty times a millionaire. - Henry
Clews in Ladies Home Journal.
The Durham daily globe. (Durham, N.C.) 1889-1894, 1891-11-10
Bless Heri

There is a family of little folk not far
away who are delightful from their love
for each other. Vim has the greatest adj
miration for his sister Molly, and will
do anything for her-"You's so pity,
Molly" He is five and she is three. One
cold morning Molly's mamma set her in
her high chair, while baby had her neces-
sary care and papa ate his breakfast. 1t
was rather chilly, and Molly wa in her
n~ightdress.
Vim wanted to make her warm, so he
wrapped up her feet in a newspaper, but
poor Molly slipped and fell solidly on
the floor from her high chair. "Oh,
Molly" said Vim, in tears, did you hurt
your No." said Molly, winking back
the tears which would come; mo,
bruver, l fell on e paper."-Gardner
(Mass.) Home Journal.
The Durham daily globe. (Durham, N.C.) 1889-1894, 1891-11-10
Not an EleemOsynary Institution.

'It's funny about some people one
meets travelling" remarked a drummer
at the Cadillac as he threw his feet upon
the writing table.
How" inquired the man next to
him.
Con a dining car, for instance, the
other day." he went on jerkily.
"What?' asked the other man en-
couragingly.
Coming over from New York. Odd
sort of a genius across the car from me
After he left the car the waiter who had
served him brushed the crumbs off of
my table.
"'See dat man, boss?" he asked.
Reckon he neyah was on a dinin car
befo'.'
"'Why? I inquired.
"'Caze, boss, he axed for a second
helpin. Gemmen what eats on desc yer
dinin cabs, boss, knows dey amt no
char'tible institutions fer givin victuals
away in no SIGH mannah as dat
q had been thinking l wanted a little
| more than had been allowed me, but l
didn't ask for it after that" and the
! drummer sighed.-Detroit Free Press.
The Durham daily globe. (Durham, N.C.) 1889-1894, 1891-11-10
Jocko,s Sunday Recreation.

a few pedestrians who were out for a
morning stroll witnessed a brief but
bloody battle through the windows Of
the Market street bird store Sunday
morning.
Among the denizens of the place is a
monkey called Jocko, whose p~roclivity
for mischief has led him into disgrace
before. On the morning in question
Jocko determined to go on a lark. He
succeeded in picking the lock of his cage,
and once free turned his attention TO
his feathered companions. 1t took but
a few minutes to unlock a dozen Of the
various cages in the room, and 10 a
funny procession of monkeys and par
rots were strutting about. In a few min
utes trouble began to brew. One of the
parrots, in a spirit of mischief, probably
bit Jocko, and a lively battle ensued.
Polly soon found that she was getting
the worst of it and made a rush for her
cage, minus her tail feathers and part of
a wing.
Jocko, who was then thoroughly
aroused, sailed in for a generalmassacre,
and III a short time had TIE floor to him
self, save for Minnie, a little nightin-
gale, who was too dazed to escape. With
one blow the bird was stretched lifeless
on the floor. The monkey then offered
battle to a big stuffed owl which had
been gazing solemnly upon the scene
and receiving no answer to his chal-
lenge, threw the bird off its pedestal.
Jocko's Waterloo was awaiting him
however. A huge vampire bat, which
had been watching the battle, jumped
down from his perch, and Jocko started
for him. The contest was brief. The
sharp beak and talons of the bird buried
themselves like a flash in the monkeys
flesh, and Jocko was glad to make his
escape with the blood flowing from a
dozen wounds. At this juncture the
proprietor appeared and hostilities
ceased.-San Francisco Chronicle.
The Durham daily globe. (Durham, N.C.) 1889-1894, 1891-11-10
HoW's
Your Liver?

1.-the Oriental s~alutation,
moving that good health
cannot exist without a
beaithyLiver. When the
Liver is torpid the Bow
els are sluggish and con-
Situated, the food lies
in the stomach undi-
rested, poisoning the
blood; frequent headache
cnsues; a feeling Of lassi-
tude, dependency and
nervousness indicate how
the whole system is de-
ranged. Simmons Liver
Regulator has been the
means of restoring more
people to health and
happiness by giving them
ahealthy Liver than any
agency known on earth.
It acts with extraor-
binary power and efficacy.
NEVER BEEN DISAPPOINTED.
s.a General family remedy for dyspepsia,
T-r,.d liver. Constipation, etc. | hardly ever
ne ~ ANYTHING else. and have never teen dis
.nr,oiI-.I in the effect produced; it seems to
h A. E"i.",-r i perfect care for ali diseases Of tac
S,.mirl AMI Ro"cls.
o''"' ~ ". j. McE1roy. Macon, "a.
The Durham daily globe. (Durham, N.C.) 1889-1894, 1891-11-10
The DEVILS Enen.

Among the famous bells of Dewsburg,
Yorkshire, England, is n known as
"Black Tom of Soothill," which was
presented to the church in ~expiation of a
murder. BLACK Tom" is always rung
on Christmas eve Its solemn tolling as
it strikes the first tap at exactly mid
night is known all over Yorkshire a the
devils knell," it being the notion that
when Christ wa born the devil died.
st. Louis Republic.
The Durham daily globe. (Durham, N.C.) 1889-1894, 1891-11-10
A True Hat Story.

Here is a new and absolutely true hat
story. a New York gentleman, dining
at a hotel in Boston, found on coming
out that he was the last to leave the
dining room, and his hat had been taken
by somebody who had preceded him,
leaving n very similar, but unmis-
takably not his, in it's place. It was a
sufficiently good substitute to allow of
his wearing it for three weeks after his
return home, when, after dinner one
day, three weeks later. he said to a
friend with whom he had just been din
ing:
81 must replace this hat; its not mine,
and it doesn't fit. Come with me and
I'll do it now"
Together they sought a n~eighboring
shop and began to examine hats. One
after another was tried on by the intend
ing purchaser, lone quite suiting him.
Its too bad" said his friend. Like
you, l am hard to fit. Now, this n is
the most comfortable hat l ever had"
cit looks So" remarked the hat seek
er; ''let me try that on" The hat was
handed to him. It adjusted itself per-
fectly to his head. "Man alive!" he
calculated, "this is my lost hat" and he
took it off quickly, turned back the in
side band, and, sure enough, there was
his name and residence in indisputable
proof. It turned out that the friend had
been in Boston the same day, though
they had not met, had dined at the no.
tel, but had not discovered that he had
worn away another mans hat. And the
shop lost a sale of a matthew York
Times.
The Durham daily globe. (Durham, N.C.) 1889-1894, 1891-11-10
Finis.

Cousin Jennie-Wholly cured of your
love, did you say?'
Cousin Tom-Wholly.
Cousin Laura-What killed it this
time?
Cousin Toni asked her a simple
question. And when her faultless lips
formed the words 81 disremember," my
love became a corpse.-Pittsburg Bull
letin.
The Durham daily globe. (Durham, N.C.) 1889-1894, 1891-11-10
HaudicaDped.

"Poor little soulr' said Uncle George
gazing at the baby.
why POOR asked the proud father.
Mature has given him a black eye to
start with," replied George.-Harpers
Bazaar.
The Durham daily globe. (Durham, N.C.) 1889-1894, 1891-11-10
toms of disease

Cannot very we'll be conveyed through
the columns of a newspaper, but FORUM
ately there's no mystery about our chairs.
There is no necessity for whispering-a
speaking trumpet would be more appro-
pirate. If you are so constituted that it
is difficult to persuade you, come and
look at them for yourself. Whatever
else may fail to convince you, the evil
dence of your own eyes can't be resisted.
1t will take you less than a minute to see
that they are all that we say about them
and that ever a speaking trumpet could
not do them justice. Here's an offer that
we cannot guarantee TO keep open very
long.
luaHAM FURNITURE co.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1891-07-15
Miles on FLAME.
Enormous Destruction by Forest
Fires in Michigan.
SEVERAL Villages BURNED
Navigation Almost Suspended at the
$780, Owing to the
DENSE CLOUD OF SMOKE.

No Rain Has Fallen in Three Months
Settlers Exhaust Their Energies Fight
Ing the Flames.
ST. IGNAcE, Mich, July 13--From
here to Marquette, 21S miles, there is
an almost unbroken line of fire, which
is wiping out everything from the small
brush and solitary settlers cabin to the
big woods and hamlets. No rain has
fallen in three months and the country
is in about the same condition as in
1878, when the fires devastated every
thing. No loss Of life has been reported
Navigation is almost stopped by the
dense clouds OF smoke which hang over
the straits.
EsCANABA, Mich, July 13.-The for
est fires which have ragged here for sew
eral days are devastating the country
for miles around. In the township of
Bayiepco every house has been swept
away. Rumors from further inland are
to the effect that many of the smaller
hamlets are gone. Residents of the sec.
ton near the railroad tracks send word
that the Chicago & Northwestern
bridges are in great danger, and moth
ing will be left in the section unless
men can come to save it. They are ex-
hasted, having fought the fire for three
days.
SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich, July 13.-
Early last week q small brush fire
broke out in Detour, on the shore of
Lake Huron, and spread unchecked un-
til the whole western part of the coun-
try from Lake Huron to Lake Superior
is furnace of blazing wood. The vii
lage OF Detour has been totally de-
stroyed, as has also the small hamlet Of
Prentiss Bay. Meager reports from
Galesville, Iroquois, Donaldson and
Stevensburg indicate that those towns
have been destroyed by the fire to the
last building. 1t is also reported from
towns along the Duluth, South Shore
& Atlantic road and the Minneapolis,
St Paul & Sault Ste Marie road that
the road hands have become exhausted
fighting fires. and the bridges must go.
A late telegram from Bay Mills, on the
Lake Superior shore, says that nothing
can save that place and the two largest
mills in the state, those Of the Hall &
Munson Company. The people have
placad all their movable goods in boats.
Owing to the dense mass Of sitting
smoke which hangs over the city and
river St Mary, navigation is closed.
Captains refuse to put out in the inky
darkness. Several vessels are reported
ashore up the river. The forests on the
Canadian shore are all on fire.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1891-07-15
THE DAM GAVE WAY.

A Huge Structure Sucoumbs to an Enor-
nous Pressure and swept Down n River.
LONDON, July 13.-The high tides
which have prevailed in the Mersey for
the last forty-eight hours so weakened
temporary dam built part OF the way
across that stream that yesterday the
entire structure, comprised Of ten mil
lion tons Of timber and masony, gave
way before the extraordinary pressure.
The dam was $50 feet wide and the i'm
mense quantity Of debris was swept
down the river, completely blocking the
Shropshire Union canal and choking up
a section Of the Eastman ship canal.
Thousands Of workmen have been put
TO work constructing new dam and re-
moving the wreckage Of the old one.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1891-07-15
Charges Against Comptroller Allen.

NASHVILLE, Tenn, July 13. The sem
sation Of the hour in the capital are
charges against State Comptroller AL
len Of retaining commissions to which
he is not entitled and placing state
money in bank 10 his individual credit.
The Legislature in 1897 made law al
lowing the state comptroller ~ per
cent Of all railroad tax for collecting
the same, but the law was repealed in
1889. Nevertheless Allen has contin-
ued deducting commissions.