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Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1892-06-23
IN THE STORMS PATH.
Complete Desolasion Marks Its Fearful
Work.

Work.
WILLS MIMI. Special. June. l7.-Your
correspondent to-day visited portion OF
the stricken country four miles north Of
this city. The body of the cyclone was
moving from west 10 east and eye witnesses
say that their first impression of a
storm was terrible tunnel-shaped
cloud coming down upon them; Mt the
next was feeling of oppression in the air,
making it almost impossible to breathe.
1t completely demolished everything in its
path. The worst Jury Of the storm seemed
to be about ten to twenty rods wide. and
where yesterday were tho finest buildings
and groves in the country are now wreck
and ruin.
The first place visited was Charles NAL
che1l's, who had just built large new
house. The family nearly all got in the
cellar. One girl, it is thought, will die.
The rest escaped with bad bruises. The
barns and stock were
COMPLETELY CARRIED AWAY.
The granary full of oats was lifted from
the ground and carried about ten rods
away. The next place, Henry Mecherl's
the wife and little girl were at home
and alter the storm the wife was found in
the grove, clinsing to tree
with one hand and hanging
onto the little girl with the
other. Here in pasture, few rods rom the
house, were fifteen dead cattle, lying out
over the field. stricken dead where they
were herdng. Here the buildings and a
grove OF perhaps hundred large trees, were
literally crushed into the ground and how
the woman and Child escaped death is q
miracle. Across the road Albert King
bielts fine place was completely destroyed
and several OF the family injured aud four
horses instantly killed. The Pease school
house was totally destroyed. The pupils
left about an hour before the storm came.
THE DEAD AND INJURED.
Peter Bremen, a child of Maland Stein,
NJ. Iverson, wife and three children, all
dead; one child OF Mr.. Ligh,enbcrcer,
John Brown and wife, Alfred Fred
ericks' stop athcr killed; Mrs. John
Latusick, Frank Pitras' boy and several
more are reported dead in the Liehtenberg-
er ncighborhood and other places not
reached, and several OF the injured will
probably die. Mrs. Lightenbergcr and six
children badly Injured; three chill
dren Of Maland Stein injured. two
very seriously; Mr. and Mrs. John Della;
Mr.. Gray, leg broken; John Browns
daughter, badly injured. hired man, jaw
broken; school teacher, badly hurt at same
place; Herman Drozer. arm broken; Herman
Hitler, son badly hu;t; Charles Mechart,
badly crushed; also three children, one Sc
rious!y, will probably die. Albert Cray
Tiers wife, injured. Agnes Mo:ey, school
teacher, at same place. badly hurt. AT AL
bert krinebiel's, two or three c!.!ldrcn one
will probably die. Henry Mclcharts wife.
gang OF section men halfway between
here and Minnesota lake all injured. two
seriously. August Hoenscy is injured
about the head. Mr.. Thomas Yokiel left
town a short time before the storm, and
is missing. Many more are injured. whose
names are not known
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1892-06-23
SHATTUCK SCHOOL
A Competitive Company Drill
Completes the Closing
Exercises.
Pleasing Commencement Exer-
cises at IOwa's State
.%sa>ys. University.
; sy$S$ g..

FARlBAuLr MINI, Special. June lin
closing exercises of the Shattuck school
the company competitive drill took place
yesterday. Company A took the flag for
the coming year, the committee marking
Company A 50, Company b 96, Company @
" and Company d 50; in artillery drill,
Company A 100 and Company b IS. The
gold medal prizes for defamation were
awarded to Talmadge Hamilton OF Mil
waukee and Alexander g. Robinson OF
Louisville, KY; the silver medal to AdeI-
mer NJ. Bates of Spring Valley, MINI.
crowd attended the rcctors reception last
evening" at Shumway hall and dancing at
the armory. and a delightful time WAS en-
Joycd. Graduating exercises took place
this forenoon and dress parade OF the bat
talon, alter which a sham battle was had.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1892-06-23
appro> d tn, Contrnc,.

New YORK. Special. June 1.-THE North
ern Pacific directors to-day approved the
contract with the Northern Pacific steam
ship company, which was organized to es-
tabisE an ocean line between Tacoma and
China and Japan ports. The contract is
Tor ten years. and provides .or an exclusive
exchange o: business between the two COM
panics. 1t is an English corporation and
It's first three steamers were
formerly in the service Of the
Cunard and tn" Grion lines. 1t is proposed
TIC have q month"; service between Tacoma
and the Chinese waters at the start, but
eventually tri-n'ontn Y service Will be
line Will be made 10y the Partha which
sailed from Hong Kong .Junel.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1892-06-23
FELL IN TORRENTS.
Excessive Rain Causes Damage Through
out the state


out the state
LANEsBoRo, Mimi, Special. June 1.-THE
terrific storm of las, nigh, was irightfully
destructive. The rain fell in torrents tor
hours and the streams rose rapidly, sweep
ing everything movable. Crops. country
roads and bridges suffered severely, but the
extent is unknown, owing to interrupted
communications. Tho railroad losse. are
most severe. The Hood is at its height to-
night, and miles of track is submerged or
washed away east OF Lanesboro. The river
is the highes: ever knows. The streets are
flooded and the people distressed Hous-
ton is under water and great damage is
done. Rail communication with Lanes
boro is completely cut OIL
CHArFlEfD. MINI, Special June IA
violent thunder storm commenced last even
Ing and lasted nearly all ,ight Root
rlver covers the meadows. ana il. still ris-
ing. The railroad track j. washed out and
no trains have lett here :u-dny
DAMAGE TO CROPS.
LASEsDoEo, Mimi, Special. June IL
The mos, terrific rain storm Tor years ragged
last night. The sky presented {. constant
sheet Of flame for Two hours. uEl the water
fell in torrents; destructive tl"ods will iol
low. There Is severe damage 20 crops.
TRAINS ABANDONED
CALEDONIA, Mimi. specia. June IL
Last night this region was visited with the
severest rainStorm OF the season. The mar
row-gauge railroad between here and Reno
was badly washed and no trains will 20
through prch7 - -, - Cur days.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1892-06-23
Gave K.u,nonu "a i,.c.ption.

New York. June 1.-THE Acadamy Of
music was ta,c!uly decorated last night
with the green tag OF ireland
and the stars and stripes the occa-
sion being the reception rendered by q
number OF | ren to John Z. Red
mond. NJ. p. tue Parnellitc leader. At the
conclusion oil H.r. Redmond's address q
collection amour ing to between $1,000
and 5000 was tken. and the following
resolution adopted:
That the proposals OF peace offered by Mr..
Redmond and Mr. Harrington afford fair
means OF stopping STRIFE Without inluiine the ill.,
terests OF either section Neither section
should attack the seats held by
the Others. That the earnest and substan-
tia support OF the friends oil Ireland in America
Is hereby pledged to the !ndependen: Irish party
in the defense OF our mation. principles against
Internal detection and outside aggression.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1892-06-23
GRANT MONUMENT STRUCK.
Three fersons Struck by Lightning in
Lincoln Park.

Lincoln Park.
CHICAGO. June l7.-Three persons were
killed, two seriously injured and The Grant
monument slightly damaged in short but
fierce thunder storm which visited this city
tonight. The dead are: Lewis Meyer Mrs.
Shelby and an unknown man. The injured
are: Harry Phillips and Mrs. Matte Olsen.
The catastrophe was the result of bolt
of i -htning which struck the monument
in the corridors i'll which nearly fifty per-
SONS had sought shelter. At the first signs
OF the approaching storm Lincoln Park, in
which the monument sands. was covered
with people who had prepared to enjoy the
cool OF the evening. The storm began with
q sharp shower which rapidly developed
into small hurricane. accompanied by a
downpour 0; rAir. vivi'! flashes OF li.ht-
ming and "'ritit calls O Thunder. When
its Jury was at its Height binding flash
struck the statue, taking its course directly
through the little crowd who had sought
safety in its enclosures. Everybody with
the exception OF three men were thrown to
the ground, but all were uninjured except
those named. The bolt did not strike tile
bronze figures of Grant aud the damage to
the monument will be covered by lew
dollars,
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1892-06-23
Col. Metzrer,s wodd,r,

WASHINGTON, Special. June 17.-Col. ].
Z. Metzger: OF the Northwest Thomson
Houston Electric company. was married
this eveningto Miss Edith Mullnn. dnugh-
mony was performed by Rev. j. b. Perry of
st. Andrews Episcopal church. The
Misses May and Lille Mullan were brides
maids and George II. Hayes best man. Mr..
and Mrs. MetzSer Lett this evening for a
lew days at Virginia Beach. whence they
go to their future home at 81. Anthony
Park, Mimi. Mr.. Me,Zger was formerly
quartermaster oil the First regiment, but
Tor the past few years has held his present
position.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1892-06-23
win Ce.sure wana,naker.

WAsH1NaToN. June 1.-THE house COM
m:ttee on reform in the civil service has
prepared a report on the result OF its in
vestigation as to why certain federal off,
Gals III Bal fillmore were not removed after q
recommendation to that effect had been
made b. Civil Service COMMISSIONS Roose-
velt The report will be presented to the
house within a ew days. 1t is understood
that the committee reflects on the action of
Postmaster General Wanamuker in not
dis'pissing the employees in the postofice
commissioner. An opportunity will DO
given the minority to file dissenting re-.
port.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1892-06-23
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DAM AGE IN WISCONSIN
Railroads Washed Out aud Many
Bridges Gone

MILWAUKEE, June l7.--Disra,ches show
mat ac!oudburst occurred i'll the western
part OF the state last night dong great
damage At Boscobel five bridges were car
Iiea'awaN the waters rising eleven feet in
Turtle river in few minus. The Mil
%aukee track is washed on; r some dis
lance and train service is suspended. At
Sparta one end of Tunnel No. 3 on the
Northwestern caved in. and five houses
were washed away. The railroad track is
gone in places, and trains are run over the
milwaukee, road. North OF La Crosse, on
the river division of the Milwaukee,. bad
washout is reported, and all trains are ten
hours late. AT Prairie du Chen and other
points great damage resulted to highway
and railway bridges.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1892-06-23
Riot on u Train.

LATRoBE, Pa, June IA riot occurred
on Ligonier valley train last night which
resulted in the death OF one person. and
Among thirty or lor,y laborers o: Booth &
Flynn ut their stone uuarriea two had not
purchased tickets. John Lapc, brake
man and Harry Knox, construction la
borer. undertook to eject them, when COM
panions OF the two melr took part in the
fight. Then began terrible riot John
Lape the brakeman. had his skull crushed
in and died almost Immediately. Several
of the quarrymen were knocked down and
brutality kicked, three Of. them being seri-
ously injured.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1892-06-23
THE HEGIIeA BEGINS.
Democratic Congressmen Vending Thor
Way Wigwamward

Way WigWainward.
WASHINGTON, June 17.-Yhcre was most
formidable array OF empty seats IN the sem
ate and house to-day, and it was evident
that the hegira to Chicago had begun. Some
OF the senators and representatives have al
ready started from Wa. hing,on Tor the con-
vention, some left Washington tonight,
many will leave To- III orrow, and Others will
remain here until almost the last moment
Saturday evening. SO far as can be
ascertained the list oil those who have gono
or will go to Chicago before Saturday night
is as follows:
Senators Blackburn. Blodrett Brice. Carlisle.
Gibson (Mdl. Faulkner, Qormau, Irby Jones
!Ark }, Mills. Mcpherson. Pasco. Ransom Villas.
Vest and Daniel: Representatives. Allen, Amer.
man man. bac1n. Bra"!sy, Breckinridee tArkl.
caruth, Causey. cobb, Coburn, CocIran. Comp
ton, Cowes Cummings, Dockery, DUNCAN Hur-
borrow. Fellows. Fithian. Formun, Gearv. Gels.
sSs n,n' iarter, Herbert, Lynch, NcAieer,
McCrearv. McGann, McKiiiney. McMlin. Mitch
ell. Newberry. Patton. Rnyner Snow. Springer.
stump. Warner. Whiting, Wike aud Wilson
wv. Val
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1892-06-23
Mrs. Deacon III California

SAN JOSE Cal, June IA local paper
says Mrs. Deacon. the cause of the tragedy
in Cannes, France, in which NJ. Abcille.
her paramount. was shot ana killed in her
apartments at a hotel, has recently arrived
in this city, and is living at the home o.!
her brother. Charles Baldwin, near Black
berry farm. a short distance rom San Jose.
Mr.. Baldwin has magnificent establish
ment and one OF the most valuable colln-
try homes in tho valley. Mrs. Deacon is
DESTROYS of avoiding notoricty, and is liv-
ing in retirement
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1892-06-23
Called on tho President,

WASHINGTON. June 1.-THE president
was overrun with visitors to-day, steady
stream beginning early in the morning and
continuing during the entire day. secre.
tary Elkins was the most important caller
time, giving him the result OF his New
York trip. Secretary Elkins declined to
say whether he has been deputed by the
president to offer the portfolio OF state to
Mr.. Depew. Other callers included Gen.
Curtis of New York. Senator Sawyer of
Wisconsin, and a delegation from the Min
neapolis convention.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1892-06-23
NEARING ON.
Tho WigwnIn Will surely BE IN Readi-
neHS by TuesJny

Hundreds Of men are working night and
day on the wiswam in which the national
Democratic convention is to be held. Mr..
Allen is confident the building will re
ready 10 turn over to the committee on
Saturday evening. The structure is pro-
nounced safe by good juds =. The iiran-
cling OF the wiswam enterprise has engaged
q good deal of attention to- day. The whole
cost OF the structure. including repairs, dec
orations. music and the entertainment o
visitors will not fail lar short o; $50, OOO
Chairman Winston, Of the local committee,
thinks Chicago is not getting her share OF
admission tickets aud many viii! be COM
PEELED to satisfy themselves by viewing the
outside of the WirWalu
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1892-06-23
Many Minister'S and Lnvn,.u

DAWSON. Mimi. Special, June 1.-THE
annual meeting of the United Norwegian
Lutheran church assembled at this place
Tuesday. About 200 ministers and other
delegates are here, besides hundreds of peo-
pie from the surrounding &C TRY The
opening sermon was preached ny Rev. S.
NJ. B. Jorn o. Iumbrota. The meeting was
then called to order by the presiten. I. the
assembly, 6. Royme. AZ the committee
on credentials has not report IN full the
organi zution is not yet perfected.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1892-06-23
The homeopathic.

WASHINGTON, June 17.-At to-day's ses-
sion OF the American institute Of homco-
pathy, the appointment of special COM
mittee of five to revise the laws and the
recommendation to extend the time of an
nual meetings were decided upon After
the appointments OF several new chairmen
of committees had been announced the
subjects OF padology were read and dis
cussed. The evenings session was devoted
to the reading and discussion OF the report
of the censors. Memorial services in honor
of deceased members were also held.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1892-06-23
Going to the ,d,rona.ck..

WASHINGTON. June l7.-Mrs. Harrison is
slowly but steadily gainin; i'll strength and
is now able TO walk little every day. In
case her Improvement continues she will be
taken to the Adirondack mountains ON the
1st proXimo TO remain inr,n. the summer.
The president. Mis-. Mckee and Mrs. Dim
mick will probably accompany her to the
mountains. The president will return to
Washington almost Immediately and re-
nam until congress adjourLs, when he will
go to Cape MAY.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1892-06-23
Bodies U,har the Wreck

CINCINNATI. June 1.-THE Licking bridge
disaster OF yesterday attracted great NUM-
bcrs of visitors. Up to noon no more
bodies had been found, but three had
been located. SO fastened by irons and
timbers that they cannot be taken out until
these masses OF weight are removed. The
property loss isrstimated at from $40 600 to
$4,000. The last research made to-day
puts the dvA at ,w~nty-two. the missing ut
Tour and III. injured nt twelve
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1892-06-23
The Country Inundated.

BoscoBEL Wis, June 17.-This section
was visited last night by rain storm sell
dom equalled in its intcnsity or violence.
The ground is saturated with water and
can apparently take no more. The rain,
which lasted eight hours, raised creeks out
of their banks, inundated the valleys and
swept everything be ore them Sanders
creek, which flows through the city, be-
came a river and swept away bridges,
fences sidewalks and almost everything in
its course. The property destroyed in this
city is estimated at 500, 900.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1892-06-23
Stamps and Hl"ney Secured at Fond du
Lac. Wi,

Lac. Wis.
foNr Dr LAG, Wis. Special, June IT,
Burglars @ii'ia scientific Job on HE pos,of1ice
III tins city this morning. They opened
both doors OF III" massive vault with drill
and punch, but the old and apparently
nearly worthless safe inside the vault
proved too much for them and held the
postoilicc and money order funds un-
touched. The lock o! the safe was blown
off with dynamite, but the cid style bolts
refused to move and saved the contents;
amounting to several thousunh dollars. The
booty obtained consisted OF the funds of
the stamp clerk and stamps III the box used
by the clerk 10 the amount .: $3.50 and pri-
vatc money to the amount OF about $500
beside four registered letters valuc un-
known. Fortunately all other money and
raluables were Ill ;hc heretofore deSpiscd
Old sa C. Gas was turning in the office as
usual. The vault door tools were taken
away and there is no clue whatever to the
robbers
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1892-06-23
Claim to II. W ilill.l Him

HAzLEroS Pa. June 17.-John Sproiak,
q hungarian, stabbed Mrs. Shancek. his
boarding mistress, twice i'll the breast last
night, intletinS serious wound A crowd
OF the boardcrs OF ~" house pursued as he
ran away. Three lnu.S later Sproak' s
body was found at the bottom OF deep
slope Lynn beneath a freight car. To-day
one Of the men WHO was in the crowd that
pursued Sprolak Is alleged to have said
that they caught the man. killed him and
threw his BODY down the stone
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1892-06-23

MERRIAM, Wis. Special, June 1.-THE
G. A. r. cncampment to-day was more
largely attended than yesterday. visitors
arriving from Neilsville Black River Falls
and other places. After the parade meet
ings were held in Proud hall and the N. E,
meet on the camp grounds A camp fire
was held tonight.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1892-06-23
Fearful Destruction %nd Loss of Life i,
Martin County

FAIgMoNr, Mimi, Special June IA
cyclone tour miles north of Shcrbury, Mar
tin county, totally destroyed school
house containing the teacher and seventeen
children. Three were killed and thirteen
injured, more or less seriously. Eight
farm houses and barns were also totally
destroyed. John Yonkcrs who lives four
miles north of Fairmont. had two children
Kill ed. Many horses and cattle killed Re-
ports of great damage and loss OF life east
OF Martin county.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1892-06-23
r,umbers Elec; o~.e.n \.

WASHINGTON, June 17.-.rh.' Isster Plum
bers' association to-day elec,e the follow
ing officers for the ensuing Y. r:
President. jeremiah Sheehur .. IL, Louis,
re-elected vice president. Daniel 9. E,.:.ntrtv,
Boston, treasurer. ". J.. Goodman. A.:"Aukee,
Boston. reelected and list OF state vice presi.
DENTS
President Sheehan chose 0. J. Gerhard
OF ST. Louis, recording secretary. TIE offer
OF indianapolis to entertain the convention
at its next meeting was accepted.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1892-06-23

MORTIFIED, Mimi, Special, June IT,
The debates o! the junior and freshman
classes Of Carleton college took place last
hight. The prize contested Tor was the
plymouth prize named ron Plymouth
church. Minne- polls, and is the income
from $500. conditioned as follows: To be
divided into two equal parts to be awarded
annually, one-hali in the junior and one
half in the freshman class. The successful
contestants will be announced on com
mencemeNt day
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1892-06-23

WAsHINGToN Special. June 17.-Senator
Davis was fit; four years old to-day. Con-
ordinations were ru a,erous and the sena-
tor, as ever, WIS .crkcious. The senator Is
chairman oft . committee on pensions, as
every MINES" y veteran Knows, and his
room was SO Grant wi h aowers that tho
incense overc ',s the ,,ba go smoke from
the cigars WI il the s.na,or distributed to
those OF his hn,>rous frie.. DIS who called.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1892-06-23
SE> Vas Murdered.

EDGEE1oN, WIS, June 1.-THE inquest
over tie r-i""ins o! Mrs. Danie! Stone,
who vas ;au::d il the cist, n at her home
in Fulton II the 5th inst, was COM
pletcc yes:es Jay, and the jury returned
v. .iiat shat the woman came to her death
by acts OF violence, i tcntionaly inflicted
on her body and su mersion in cistern at
the hands OF some person or persons TO the
iury unknown
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1892-06-23
Fusion in Kansas.

WICHITA, Kan, June 1.-THE Peoples
party convention has nominated an entire
state ticket, headed by D. Lewelling for
governor. It is thought that the Demo-
Gratis will endorse the entire ticket. The
convention endorsed the woman's suffrage
movement.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1892-06-23
Union Bridge ut ON a,,a.

OMAHA. June 17.-Douglas county to-day
voted $75O,OCO bonds to aid the Nebraska
Central build bridge over the Missouri
river, q union station and terminals in
Omaha and 100 miles of road into Iowa to
allow all Western railroads to enter the
city at nominal cost. The Union Pacific
fought the proposition,
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1892-06-23
C,rcu. Agent Drowned.

WAsEcA, Minn., Special, June 1.-THE
advance agent OF Cook g. Whitby's circus
was drowned while trying to cross creek
near Richland to-day. The tenn, belong
ing to William Boucher Of this place. was
also drowned. Michael II, yes, who went
with the agent as driver. escaped by swim
ming.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1892-06-23
HEAVY WIND.
Followed by De,uge OF Water II
Iowa

Iowa.
OrruMwA Iowa. Special June l1.-This
city was visited this morning with terri
Bile wind storm. which was Immediately
followed by delnse OF water and hail
stones. great deal Of damage was done
throughout the city, and as yet complete
report has not been gathered The mansard
roo of the Lincoln school hullding was
torn oil and destroyed and several other
buildings displaced and badly shattered
The storm was accompanied by great
electrical. display, the lightning being ter
rife and il is learned great havoc was com
mittcd i'll the country by the destruction of
several barns and many head OF cattle and
horses. No lives were lost, but several per-
sons were badly shocked