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ONLY A SENSATIONAL RUMoR.
Report of Attempted Train -yvreckine,
Near MarysviIle Denied.

Near MarySviIle Denied.
MARYSvILLE, Feb. 2.-The sensational
report that two men had attempted to
wreck a train north of Marysville by
placing giant powder cartridges on the
bridge in such manner as to work GER
tain destruction seems to have no founda-
ton in fact. Bridge-tender Conway now
tells quite different story concerning the
matter. He says that on SATURDAY. night.
about 10 o'clock. he started out from his
cabin, which is situated by the railroad
track, few hundred yards east of the
bridge, intending to cross the bridge and
see il everything was all right. He had
passed through the bridge and was on
the trestle on the Sutter side when he OBJ
served man standing in the center of
the track. He told the man to proceed in
front of him or pass and go on. Just as
the man went to pass he struck Conway
a heavy blow on the head, knocking him
off the trestle, where he laid, unable to
get up, throughout the night until picked
up by the trainmen. Conway saws that
on Thursday last he found package of
giant powder laying on the track, which
he believes was placed there for the pur-
pose OF blowing up the etrain. This pack
age was Investigated by the detective and
found to consist of one stick of giant pow
der and two small pieces of fuse, neatly
wrapped, as if purchased at a store. The
package is supposed to have been acci-
IDENTIFY lost by some of the numerous
wood-choppers who frequently pass over
the bridge. In fact, his whole story is
given no credence by the officers, who
think he was intoxicated and fell off the
trestle.
He had S63 and a revolver in his
pockets, which certainly explodes any
theory of robbery
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Death of Lames NIcCnlIounh.

PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 2.-James Nc
Cullough, the last surviving son of the
distinguished tragedian, John McCul-
Tough, died yesterday.
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Gums for Fort CANDY.

PORTLAND (Orl, Feb. 1.-Two eight
ton breech-loading rifle cannons arrived
here to-day for use at Fort Candy. The
guns will be shipped to Fort Candy in a
few daVs
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Har1ware Eirrn Aesio.e

SALEM (or.i, Feb. 2.-J. C. Brown &c
CO., hardware dealers. assigned to-day
for the benefit Of their creditors. Liabil-
tiles, S25,0 ,0e0; assets, $50, 5,000.
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Brice's Title to Seat in the Senate.

COLUMBUS (O.1 Feb. 2-The House
committee, to which was referred the res
olution providing for an investigation of
the title of Brice to seat in the United
States Senate, reported to-day, recon-
nending that the whole matter be left to
the United States Senate, with the request
that Senator Sherman proceed in accord
ance with the rules of that body.
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spRINGER,s FREE WOOL Bull.
No Conclusion Yet Reached by the
Ways and Means Com nittea

No ConcIuSIon ct Eeacled By the
Ways and Means Committee.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 2.-Springers free
wool bill was under consideration
to-day by the Democratic majority of the
Ways and Means Committee. No con-
clusion was reached.
The discussion was entirely harmoni-
Gus, but there were some differences of
opinion as to the features OF the new
measure and arguments in support of
these differences took up most of the time.
position to fix the rate on woolen man.
ufactures on sliding scale like that pro-
posed in the Mckinley bill, rather than
at uniform rate. The committee will,
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RAILROAD MEETING.

Action Taken in Relation to the Pro-
- posed San Joaquin Valley Road.
| BAKERSFIELD, Feb. 2.-The delegates
to the convention called to assemble here
to-day to discuss the much-talked-of
railroad to connect this end of the San
joaquin Valley with the Pacific Ocean at
Port Hartford, San Luis Obispo County,
met in the Office of the Kern County
Land Company at 10 o'clock this morn
ing.
II. a. Blodget, Cashier of the Kern Val
ley Bank, was elected President and j.
ID. Young was appointed Secretary
After considerable discussion regard
ing the route, population and products of
the various counties, commercial advan-
tageS, ETC., committee consisting of
Phillips of Fresno, Hrschfeld of Kern.
Jack of San Luis Obispo, and Harrell Of
IuIare was selected to report at O'Clock
this afternoon.
Upon reassembling the committee
made short report, with maps and ex-
plantations. The route is to be from Port
Hartford, across the Coast Range Mount
aims to point in the San Joaquin Valley
in Kern County, q little east of Tulare
Lake and about thirty-tive miles west of
bakersfield, ninety miles from San Luis
Obispo, ffty-nine miles from Visalia and
seventy-four miles from Fresno. The
cost is put down.at $50. COO per mile across
the mountains and $4,000 per mile in the
valley.
Then followed long discussion as to
how it should be built. Some thought
the Supervisors of the counties interested
should issue bonds, others by the issu-
ance of stocks and others by private sub
scriptions. A committee was finally APP
pointed to take subscriptions. A COM
mittee was appointed with sweeping
power to carry out the plans of the con-
Vention.
The convention then adjourned to meet
at the call of the last-named committee
at Tulare.
The citizens of Bakersfield gave the
delegates grand banquet at the South
ern tonight. \
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Fierce Encounter with Bricands
MIC NfifohelI Kecnrn,oa

PARIS, Feb. 2-- Miss Matte Mitchell.
daughter OF United States Senator
Mitchell, has recovered from her attack
of influenza
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Election RIOS i'm ]

Election Riots in Hungary.
BUDA-PEsTII, Feb. 2.-Twcnty persons
have lost their lives as result of the
election riots last week.
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Mail Subsidy Act

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2.-The House
Committee on Postoffices and Postroads
to-day authorized by strict party vote
favorable report on Representative En-
loe's bill repeating the Mail Subsidy Act
of the last Congress. Enloe was author
lied to prepare a report embodying the
views OF the majority on the subject,
which he will lay before the committee
on Tuesday next.
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Deott of CbarIes p. Sbo,y

NEW YORK, Feb. 2.-Charles P. Shaw.
who came here ten years ago from San
Francisco to promote the cable system
in this city, is dead. His scheme failed.
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On the Verge OF starvation.

LONDON, FeD. "a bottle found float
ing near one OF the Shetland Islands, in
Bresay Sound, was picked up, containing
q message from the Foula Island,
one OF the Shetland group. stating
that, owing TO the absence OF communities
ton with the other islands. caused by ex-
ceedingly stormy weather the past five
weeks, the inhabitants OF Foula are on
verge OF starvation. They had, at tho
time the bottle was thrown into the water,
only few potatoes ana little meat left.
Fierce Encounter With Brigands.
SoFIA, Feb. "A fierce encounter with
brigands has occurred near Burgas. x
body Of gendarmes, assisted by peasants,
routed the brigands, killing the notori-
Gus Chief Letter. Two peasants were
killed.
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DIPLOMATIC Corps Diued.

WASHINGTON, Feb. president and
Mrs Harrison gave dinner this even
ing in honor of the diplomatic corps.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-08-28
II WILL BE BURNED
The Body of Gertie Carmo 10
Be Cremated
IN PURSUANCE OF HER WISH
Her Parents Were Sorely Crieved When
They Heard OF Her Hof-
rible Death.

DErRor. Aug. 27.-John Clausen
snd wife, the parents OF Gertie Carmo,
the unfortunate balloonlst, srnyed III
the city a: ll.20 last night from Van
couver. Il. C., anu are now at the resi-
dence OF their son-ln-law, Rudolph
APPEL, No. 40S Monroe avenue. They
were not told of the tragic death
of their daughter until tins morning,
wnen Mr.. APPEL informed them OF the
sad event. Both parents were pros
trated with grief. as they were anIicI-
paung pleasant visit With their chli-
dren. They have decided 10 remain IN
Detroit, ana wall make their home with
MT. APPEL.
Miss Carmo left VIII in which she
bequeathed everything except her
clothes 10 her parents. The latter ar
tIcles she wlled 70 ner two sisters. A
clause IN the Will says: "lf you wish
10 do me n favor cremate my body"
The DO y IS sull II Gelst's morgue on
Grslot avenue, and fully 5000 people
called there yesterday 10 see her, but
only relatives and intimate friends
were admitted. The body will be re-
moved TO MIR. Apel's residence at .
O'Clock tomorrow morning, and the
funeral viii take place at o'clock
from that place. The remains wall be
taken direct 10 the crematorlum, where
the deceased's wishes Wi! be carried
out.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-08-28

sons Who blocked Wooster street on the
south crowded every window on the
block south Of Prince street Tue dust
had not cleared away befoFe twenty
i've nrenlen snd zs many msn who bad
been looking Al the tire ran 10 the mass
OK fallen brcks and started 90 pull out
tie debris IA order 10 get their COM
psnlons STACK. lie Was taken Al once
into the rear room ID the police station,
aud there TWO physicians attended hinl-
A nsssY examination showed that his
left ieg had been broken, bis back was
badly injured and there were c0ntusiOns
about MS head aud. it VAS feared, inter
ual injuries. Fathers CypAisn and Me
CaDe MAS summoned from the nearest
Catholic church and the last rites we're
administer 10 him, as lt was feared
ne MAS dying When the Wooster
street wall fell Il was followed by the
two foot thick wall which divides the
building into two parts, running md
way AZ rs center from Ine back 10 the
rear. lt fell with crash. None can
tell how many tiremen are IN the runs,
nor can any one estimate the number
OF employees of firms IN the burned
structure who did not escape. Fire
man Billy NcCiarry stood on fire
escape with Fireman Stack when the
wall fell. Stack was buried IN the
debris. but Mctiarry fell on top and
escaped with "A few bruises. Ii Is not
believed that the loss OF life Will exceed
tea, although 10 may be found later
on that number of girls IL the box
factory have peElshed.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-08-28
TWO MISSING MEN.
Frank Miller of Detroit and DT. Meeks Of
Belleville.

DETROIT, Aug. 27.-Frank Miller, Of
365 Franklin street, left his room on
Monday evening .sst aud has not been
seen since. A description OF him left
at police headquarters states that he is
thiriy-six years old. weighs 100 pounds,
has peaked face and looks ike a
Chnaman. lie wore cheap pair Of
red striped trousers, gray frock coat
and vest. cneCk calico shirt, small
round. felt hat and carried sn open
faced silver watch and brass chain. to
which were attached a uumbor Of
Canadian CONS. Miller was employed
ss street paver and drew 500 on
Monday. Ills clothes are still IN he
room, and he does not drink, foul play
Is expected.
Dr. Arthur Meek. Of ReileHille was
reported as missing Yesterday. lie
bad becn visiting 81 the res s.dcnce Of
!. Southw.ck. u Detroit ami left there
on the evening ct August 10. lie "a
Eve feet SIX or seven inches ui height.
weighs go pounds has brown mus.
tache. and wore a black suit. black
derby D at and lace shoes. lie hos
been acting strangely for some time
past. aud it i- thoagai be may have
have Wandered out ~ tar city.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-08-28
PROF. BARTHOLOMEW TALKS.
Says the Assistants Were to Blame For
Miss Carmo's Death.

DAY NAiS fAooAShaiiAS SAF ~ ~t4H1AA4N "
Miss Carmo's Death.
JACKSON, Aug. 2Z.-In an interview
with Charles Bartholomew of this city,
the famous erOnaut VINO introduced
Miss Gertle Carmo TO the public as a
Professional, be said that he considered
Miss CarmO one of the most intrepid
ladies IN the profession, but her am
bluon was so great as to impel her 10
take risks that might well be termed
foOlhardy. Learning OF the trouble
Miss Carmo was experiencing IN filling
her contract at tine exposition he slg-
nliied his intention of going to Detroit
this morning and assisting her, free of
charge, in making an ascension today.
When ne received the news of her
death last evening he SAID that il was
no more than be had feared. knowing
Miss Carmo's disposition. and that she
had corps OF inexperienced assistants
on whom she must TO a certain extent
rely Said he: "The balloon was not
properly inflated. Had j; been It would
have cleared the tower. A balloon
properly inflated on being cleared VIII
shoot nearly directly upward TO dis
tance of 800 or 400 feet
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-08-28

$40 ,. m. Was two hours late today
and the special cars bearing the alder
men NIL not reach Grand Rapids until
about 1880. The cause Of the delay
was IRE Al oden, which broke ont
IN a saw mil there thls morning.
owing toslack o. fire protection. The
mil WAS totally destroyed and : large
quantity OF lumber. The piles Of lum-
beF were near the tracks OF the rail-
way. The ties were burned and the
rails warped. TWAS 81 rrst announced
that the tram would not leave pei0skey
until p. M, but q wreeklng train with
ties, rails and men Was sent out ana Il
bridge constructed. The train left
here at 5.35. and these OF the party are
left: r. NJ. Barnard. supervisor Will
ham ID. Frost and r.. u. Copger.
The tran arrived al tie Union de-
pot 81 nearly O'Clock thls morning.
The aldermen were tired and duslv,
but were pleased with their tnp.l
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-08-28
oooD sUsIEcr FoR sARNuM.
Strange Conduct Of Freak on His Way
10 Chicago.

JACKSON, Aug. 27.-George Burns,
while on his way 10 Chicago from tie
east, was arrested here tonight Tor Gre
ating disturbance ir the depot. When
the iall was reached he acted IN such
an alarming manner that a physician
was called TO examine hlm. The doc
tor found that his heart Is on
the wrong side, but beats regularly,
that several small bones of his legs
are missing; that his right knee cap
has been removed; that a six-lnch
silver plat has been set IN this knee,
and that three of his ribs are missing,
besides other peculiarties. Yet Burns
appears 10 be a well man. He is co
years old. and from his conduct ap-
pears TO he demented. Papers found
on his person show that he was an
engineer OF the gunboat Essex during
the war. He has been detained, pend
ing the arrival of friends.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-08-28

rently . rapidly nearing his end. ca
Wednesday his physiclans had = special
meeting with the regent, Prince lult-
polt, 10 describe the cFlticAi condition
in whicn the king has SUNK. Four DAYS
IA the week be nos passes Ia bed. a.
lie Is too weak and stupid 70 take, "a
formerly, his Walk IA tie FueTstsnreld
park, aud during the remaining three
DAYS be IS subject 20 MS Of extreme
violence. succeeded ~ sinking turns.
lie smokes at such times several pscka-
ges Of cigarettes daily, and towards
nlgnt hls nerves are 80 thoroughly eX-
cited that forty-one stout porters are
required 20 keep him from smashing
everything within reach. Prince Lult-
polt will retire from the regency. and
the Bayarlans wlll enjoy for the figst
time IN many years the experience Of
having sane man on the throne.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-08-28
America Can Teach Them.

LONDON, Aug. 27.-But very little
confidence can be placed IN the CONT
mental boards of health. If there are
any new cases OF cholera the author
ties suppress the fact. Very little con-
tidence Is placed in the Scheldt board
of health. That body has officially
stated that there has been no cholera
IN Antwerp since the 18th OF the month,
and also announced that It sees no rea-
son TO ask any change in It's bills of
health on account of a few suspicious
cases of sickness coming from Havre
and Hamburg.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-08-28
MUSIC IN THE AIR.
Band Meeting and Parade in the Rain
at Tecumseh.

TEcUMsEH, Aug. 27.-Oyer 5000 peo-
pie were IN this place yesterday 70 at
tend the eighth annual reunion of the
Michigan and ONO Band association.
The Young Mems Band ASSOCIATION
band met tine incoming bands at the
trans and escorted them to their head
quarters at Cheever's hail. The fore
noon was occupied IN receiving visiting
bands, assigning them TO quarters, etc.
An elegant dinner was served to the
bandmen at SuttOn's opera house, got
up by the ladies of Tecumseh. A $50
occurred the parade. On account of
the rainy weather of the night before
and an occasional sprinkle throughout
the day. many bands which had sent
word they were coming, remained at
home. The following bands were in
line: Fayette Normal band, c. 5. Nor
rison, leader; Munson band, j. Snyder,
leader; Wheatand Knights of the Mac
cabee's band, III. +. Nokes, leader;
Hudson City band, F. +. Worden, cad
er; Newport cornet band, Theo. Shippe,
leader; Samarla band. III. G.. Jackmsn,
leader St. Joseph band. Adrian, John
Strack, leader; Temperance band,
William MostelleT, leader; Exeter band /;
Young Mems band ASSOCIATION band 4,
I'd Gray, leader; Upton cornet band,
+. Ellington, leader.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-08-28
GREAT FUTURITY RACE.
Morrilo Won the SIS, 900 Race at Sleeps
head Bay.

SHEEIHEADs BAY TRACK, New York
Aug. 27--The great Futurity race,
worth in all $4,000, was run today
Morrillo proved the winner. The eX-
cltement was great when the young
sters came out tor the big contest. ami
each was greet with applause which
became deafening when MorrllO
slowly passed toy the stand, Billy Hay
wary holding the colt steady and look
ing determined. 1t would have been
hard to select a worse day; the weather
was threatening and the track heavy.
Never before has race brought
out To such a poor field. Had
either Proctor Knott, Chsos. po-
tomac OF Ills Highness been IN
his 2-year-old form today Il is safe TO
say that he would have been an over
whelming favorite. The best 2-ycar-
old of the wear had been lncapacitated
for one reason or another and Il was n
rag tag lot that faced the starter. Nor
rillO was blg tavorItc, Lady Violet sec
ond choice and LHdgerwoad third.
They all made IA beautiful start. Love
lace getting away IN front. Uncle Jim
second and MorrlO third. At the
quarter the Belle Adona colt had the
command by half a length and held tn
the stretch, when Morrelio moved 20
lead. drawing away and winning hv
two lenglhs. Lady Violet with Carr
son up, ran second, beating tho Belle
Adoua colt hy neck for the place.
When Hayward dismouutcd he received
an ovation. the crowd lifting him into
a big floral horseshoe. The days races
ON Sheepshesd track resulted
Frat race. tive and one nelf furlongs
Potomac won, time, .0S SO.
second. ii,e-clghths mile Mlune.
haha won. time, .o3 >.
Ihirt. une and three-s Nteeutns miles
Tea Tray won. tim. AJ t
Fourth, thrre tourths mile Morrsiio
won tmr. ne i-3.
fnh. one and one elghtccnlhs mlo
J nnnWeu won time iit
Sixth. enc ml, Iruuo wou. tme.
lif
seventh, seven.r.g r.ghths mle kirk.
over won, nmf. 1925
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-08-28
TRAIN THROUGH A BRIDGE.
Killing Four Men and Injuring Thirty
Others.

ELBOW LAKE, Mimi. Aug. 27.-The
passenger train on the 500 road, which
left Minneapolis at 500. this
morning met with serious accident
while crossing a tTestle near this
place. The tram was running az a
slow rate of speed, and the engine and
first car passed over safely, when the
engineer noticed that the structure be-
gan to sway. lie put on more steam,
but before be could pull ahead
there was crash and the bridge fell
carrying down two coaches crowded
with passengers. In second all was
confusion and the scene was terrible
IN the extreme. Four men were killed
outright and about thirty others were
injured
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-08-28
h C--.-------

ami Chang lir g.. SAN fGanclfer. mem
bers Of tHc Chinese .egsi0u. were iu
omaha TODAY. The TWO gcuucmen sre
on thclr way So Washington, where
they 60 hoping t1 secure some mo1fii-
cations ol sln Chinese regeUhlln hA
passed s. the lasi eefsicn ~ Congress.
They state taaf d VIII work great m-
justice 10 their counuYmeu d lts pro-
VISIONS are carried out.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-08-28
THREArEKsD sr wHlrg CARS
Life Made Burden Tor Cadillac Artist
by Way Of the Malls.

Life Made Burden Tor a Cadillac Artist
by Way Of the Malls.
CADILLAC. Aug. PA few days since
J. A. Bowes, the artist, received a letter
through the mail informing MIN IN the
choicest billlngsgste that the writer,
VINO signed himself white Cap"
would certainly XII bm at the fret
opportunity. The handwriting was uu-
m.stakably disguised, bat certain IN
dlcatlons were gwen that The same
party who wrote the letter 10 BOwes
also wrote one each 10 J. A. Wade and
Prof. Whiting. Tie letters 10 the latter
wsrned them TO have nothing 10 do
with Bowes under an awful penalty.
The letters were all adorned with the
customary white cap emblems--a heart
with dagger through n, skuh and
cross bones, whip and coffin.
Deputy United States Marshal Brewster
and Postoihce Inspector Fitch are
working on the case, and il promises 10
be decidedly warm for the Offending
parties.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-08-28
conNED rHE OLD FARMgs.
When the Strangers Left There Was :
Block of Wood IN the Box.

A4ONA u NfOOl III NAN Aa0As
TUscoLA, H., Aug. 27.-Ephraim
Dressbaek, wealthy farmer, living
southeast OF tins city, was swindled
out OF $4,000 yesterday. lt was the
same OLE game OF three card monte.
Two men went 10 Dressback's farm
yesterday for the ostensible purpose OF
buying the farm. They spent the night
there. and, having made tine trade,
started 10 the morning 10 have the
deeds tixed up and pay Dressoack Tor
the farm. On their way 10 town they
met man walking on the road. He
stopped them and told Il pltlful story
OF ms search for ms lost
sister. He said he cOuld get no assist
ance, although he had plenty OF money.
tie opened ms yallse, and, showing
large pile OF money, was asked now
he got It. lie told them that he had 4
little game. AT hrst Dressback did not
JON IN the game, but wnen he did, he
won 900. The man refused TO pay
Dressback because he had not put up
ike sum. Dressback told MIN that he
was man of ms word. and If he did
not believe he had the money to pay
IN case the stranger won ne would 20
10 town and draw it out of the bank.
This was agreed TO and Dressback
came to this city and drew $1,000 in
cash. He then went home and showed
his s., 900 TO the stranger, who SAID: al
will put the 50 900 | owe you in this tin
box and you put your $1,000 there also
and take the box IN your possession"
The farmer agreed 10 this. but when he
looked in the box, after the men had
gone, there was nothing IN it except a
block of wood.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-08-28

INmANApnas, Aug. 27-The only
matter Ot interest done hY the German
evangelical convention today wss toe
introduction of q resolution hy the Rev.
&. KING OF Iowa for the organization 81
= mutual accident aud Ore Insurance
company Tor The benefit 81 the mcfahers
Of the church throughout tie country.
The object Is 60 insure nothing bat
church property ard that % the mem.
bers. II, xvii be taken up later.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-08-28
Prosecutors Prosecuted.

MILWAUKEE, Aug. 27.-The .own of
ficials OF Wauwatosa were arrested last
night IN SUIT of Gustav kohn, an en-
pioye of Schrndts glue factory. Konu
vas arrested charged with bringing
carcasses of dead ANIMALS into the vii
lage and he claims ms cart was empty
at the time aud commenced a damage
suit against the city. The three super
v sors snd two constables OF the village
were arrested. but released on bail. A
warrant Is out tor the city health Of
nrara