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DESTRUCTIVE CONFEDERATION.
BUSINESS PART OF wARDNER
IDAHO, IN RUINS.
Many Residences Also Burned-Severa1
Hundred People Homeless
Loss About 100000.
Special to the RrcoRp.uS1ox.

| 49, ANA-cSAND-
SPOKANE WASH, April 2O.-The BUSH
ness part of Wardner, Idaho. was de-
stroyed by fire this morning, and several
hundred people are homeless. The loss
is estimated at between $3.50, 900 and $500. =
900; less than one-third covered by insur-
ance.
The fire started in Lawson's clothing
store, between l and o'clock this morn
| ing. The cause is not known, as the fire
had gained full control of the building
before the fire was discovered. An alarm
was given shortly before o'clock, but it
was too late. Before any systematic work
could be done by the volunteers the
flames had spread to the adjoining build
| ings.
| by $50 the entire population was in the
streets, some fighting the flames and
others rushing to save their possessions.
The wind scattered blazing cinders every
where, and in a short time the whole
gulch was roaring sea of flames, and the
| tiremen could not approach the buildings
on account of the heat. A panic seized
part of the populace, and men and women
rushed about frantically in all kinds of
costumes, carrying their goods to places of
safety.
1t was evident by3 o'clock that the en-
tire business part of the city was doomed.
The fremen still worked to prevent the
fire from spreading, and by tearing down
buildings and running great risks of
being caught by falling timbers sue
ceeded in cutting off portion of the resi-
| dence part of the town. By o'clock the
| fire was checked, but it continued to burn
for hours in what had been the business
section.
! At daylight the scene was pitiful one.
| The town was heap of ruins, with
ruined men and homeless women pick
ing their way among the piles of ashes.
a Relief Committee will be at once APP
| pointed, and call for help sent to the
surrounding towns.
Following is a list of the losses as near
as can be ascertained: W. L. Goddard
| 5000, insurance $1,000; C. f. Fuller
$1,000, insurance $500; B. Preley $500. no
insurance; Alexander Chisholm $500 no
insurance; j. S. Edwards 500, no insur-
ance; DR.. Gibson, $1,000; L. K. Randall.
81 800; Clarence Swift, 81, 800; James Cal
ligan. $500; Josh Collins s, 800, insurance
$500; G. Anderson 81 Co. 81, 800. no in
surance; G. B. McAuley, $4,000 Charles
McNab 5000, insurance $1,000; Evan
Morgan, $1,000; g. f. Bitner, 81 800; Mr..
Shedd, 800; Alex Monk, $1,000: f. Es-
| tine, $1,000; Miners Exchange Bank.
5000; odd Fellows building 50, 900, in
surance $1,000; L. o. Oppenheimer, 81, OOo;
Justus Loeber, $1,000 Frank Matlait
!
/ $1,000, insurance $1,000.
The above list includes only a partial
( statement of the losses of business houses
and does not include many whose losses
could not be ascertained. MANY mer
chants have moved their goods and their
losses cannot be estimated. There is no
place to store the goods here and the CITY
| is in great confusion. No estimate can
be given of the loss of dwelling houses or
of the buildings in the burned district.
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Ell PAso (Toxas), April 2O.-News has
Just been received by the Tunes from
chihuahua, Mexico, which says: A fugi-
tive from justice recently returned to his
native mountains and stirred up large
force OF ignorant indictments, outlaws
and religious fanatics, and arming them
captured the town of Temaxachic, near
Guerrero, an important mining town.
Little resistance was offered, but three
men were wounded and the town sacked.
Amalla, the bandit leader, then went
southwark toward Tomachica and had Il
skirmish with Santa Ana and 800 men,
who surrendered and afterward Joined
him. The combined forces, under the
leadership of Amalla, then marched on
the town of Santa Tomas and captured it
without resistance. The rebels then took
the town of Guerrero, which was garri-
soned by volunteer troops, who sur
rendered without fighting. At this point
the Federal troops came up and the rebels
fled to Santa Tomas, pursued by the
troops. The Federal troops were sur
prised at the latter place, and in the battle
that ensued $50 of them were killed or
wounded.
The rebels suffered very little loss. The
troops were completely routed. Several
officers are among the number killed. A
reinforcement of Government troops ar
rived after the battle and will attempt to
defend Guerrero. Great excitement pre-
walls, as further fighting is soon expected.
Business is at a standstill
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The wind during last night attained
a velocity of seN'enty-two miles an hour
and there was siome damage to shipping
in the lower fnarbor. The steambarge
- r;qht started out last night with
two schooners, the f. /. Danforth and r.
b. Hayes, in tow for Muskegon. At 4
o'clock this morning she had only sue
ceeded in making about five miles head
way. At that time the hawser parted
and the schooner Danlorth was driven
ashore Off Belmont avenue and wrecked.
Her crew were rescued with great diff
Guilty by life-saving crew. Nothing
has yet been heard of the Wright or
Hayes, and fears are entertained for their
safety
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KING HUMBERT OF ITALY.
People Gather at Rome to CeIebrat
His Silver Meddinn

People Gather at Rome to Celebrate
His Silver Wedding.
ROME, April 2O.-The weather to-day
was brilliant and the city presented an
extremely animated appearance in honor
of Italy's King and Germany's sover-
eign.
Trains loaded with people from all di-
rections are constantly arriving. 1t is
estimated that not less than 10000 visit
ors are in the city.
The scene presented all the picturesque
features of gala day in Italy. Many of
the houses are splendidly draped, and
everything indicated desire on the part
Of the people to show fidelity and joy
over the coming twenty-ffth anniversary
of King Humbert's marriage.
Tbs German Emperor and Empress
arrived at l O'Clock, and were met at the
station by King Humbert and the Queen.
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CHRISTIAN ENDEAVOR.
State Convention of the Calfforni.
Union in Session at Fresno.

State Convention of the California
Union in Session at Fresno.
FRESNO, April 2O.-The State Conven-
ton of the California Christian Endeavor
Union began in this city this evening at
the Advent Church. There are about
$50 delegates in attendance fIom all por-
tons of the State, and the convention
promises to be the most successful ever
held by the order. The exercises opened
with prayer and praise service, conducted
by State President William g. Alexander.
Rev. f. Mather welcomed the delegates
on behalf of the churches, and Judge
Frank Laning on behalf of the citizens.
Responses were made by State Secretary
Merriam and others. After this social
was held. The convention will be i'll
session the remainder of the week.
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CHOLERA STATISTICS.

The Russian Governments Statement
Concerning Its Progress.
sST. PETERSBURG, April 20.-The Off
cial cholera statistics just issued show
that from March 18th to March 9th there
were ago new cases and 10 deaths in the
Government of Podalia, and from March
9th to April 18th lib cases and 80 deaths
in the department of Coho. Elsewhere
in the empire fifteen new cases and seven
deaths were reported.
VIENNA, April 2O.-Two cases of choI-
era and one death are reported from
Oluth, in Bukovina. -Four cases occurred
at Novemammapoove.
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THE WEATHER BUREAU.

Charges Filed Against Professor Har-
rington and Other Officials.
WASHINGTON, April 2O.-Assistant At
torney-General Colby to-day forwarded
to Professor Mark Harrington, Chief of
the Weather Bureau, formulated charges
against him and other officials of the
bureau for alleged malfeasance in office.
The charges include misrepresentation of
facts, shielding of unworthy employees,
violation of the civil service law, inefi-
cheney, administration and improper
diversion of public funds.
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SUICIDE NEAR GRIDLEY.
lll-Health and Family Troubles Drive
McCrory to Drown Himself


McCrory to Drown Himself
GRIDLEY, April 20.-William McCrory.
laborer, 81 years of age, committed sui
eide by drowning in the Feather River.
two miles east from here, yesterday after
noon. When the body was recovered
this morning it was found that he had
been very deliberate in making the neces-
sary preparations in order to insure death.
having filed his overcoat pockets with
stones and fastened his hands together
by means of piece of rope McCrorv.
who is well spoken of by his late en-
ployers as being very steady and indus
trious workman, had not been feeling
well for several days, and this, together
with family troubles, is supposed to have
been the cause of his determining to take
his own life. Coroner Num- was at once
notified, but did not deem it necessary to
hold an inquest, as it was clear case of
suicide. Deceased leaves a widow and
two grown-up children-a son and a
daughter,
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Mrs. General Hancock Dead.

New YORK, April 2O-After lingering
illness, Mrs. Almina Hancock, widow OF
Major Winfield S. Hancock. died
this afternoon at the residence of the
Generals niece, Mrs. Eugene Griffin, at
Gramercy Park. Mrs. Hancock's strength
was slowly wasting away, under the
subtle influence of succession of sor-
rows that subdued her naturally cheerful
disposition, and had withdrawn her from
society during the latter years of her life.
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Heavy Bank Failure,

LONDON, April 2O.-The failure is an
nounced of the Australian Joint Stock
Bank, with liabilities amounting to
S60,0O000O. The deposits amount to
nearly 955, GOO
The bank was incorporated by an Act
OF the Council in 1858. Its paid up capital
is stated as 9704,0OO. The reserve fund
was stated this years as $500, 600, and the
further liability of shareholders rs $780,
926. The bank has two hundred branches
in Australia. The failure is due to a
heavy withdrawal of deposits. The
news of the failure reached this city too
late to affect the market.
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SNOW AND RAIN.
Wintry Weather In Iowa, Missouri
and Minnesota.

Nintry Weather In Iowa, Missouri
and Minnesota.
KANSAS CITY, April 20.-A special to
the star from Des Moines, Ia, saws: A
terrific snow and windstorm is raging in
the city and throughout Eastern and
Northern Iowa. Crops will be greatly
retarded by the storm. Much damage
has been done to fruit.
A special from Columbia, Mo-, saws ::
There was heavy rainfall yesterday,
storm this morning. Much damage has
been done to fruit.
TWO FEET OF SNOW IN MINNESOTA.
ST. PAUL Minn.), April 20.-Yesterday
light rain began falling, gradually in
creasing in violence as the day waned
and coming down steadily until 9 clock,
when it turned into snow. This kept
coming all night, and at 10 o'clock this
morning showed no signs of abating.
The storm is general throughout the
Northwest, a depth of over two feet on a
level having been reached in a number of
places. in this city it is about six or
eight inches deep and drifting badly.
The street railway traffic is somewhat
crippled, a number of lines having been
compelled to stop running early in the
day.
SNOW THREE FEET DEEP.
ST. PAUL (Minn.l, April 2O.-Three feet
OF snow on the level on April 10Th is
most unusual in this State, but that
amount ofsnow fell last night and to-day.
in some parts of Minnesota the average
being over three feet. A heavy rain
preceded the snow, which began in the
northwestern part of the State on Tues
day night, extending rapidly across the
country, striking this neighborhood last
night and falling steadily until this after
noon, up TO which time fifteen inches
had fallen. After two or three hours
intermissson it began again, and the air
tonight is once more full of flying snow.
Street railways were caught unprepared
80 no cars were able to run regularly dur
ing the morning.
At Minneapolis there is even worse
experience, no cars running up to 1
o'clock, and at Saltwater the cars are
snowed-up on the street, being caught in
all parts of the city.
The storm stuck Duluth and Lake
Cities at noon, and ragged furiously there
all afternoon.
All over the State seeding was in prog
ress, but the unprecedented storm will
delay farm work from ten days to two
weeks. Altogether the farmers are feel
ing rather blue over the prospect for
wheat crop.
In the cities the storm caused an almost
complete suspension of business this
morning, but things were picking up
somewhat this afternoon. The railroads
did not suffer on the morning trains, but
those due this afternoon are nearly all
late. from one to five hours.
The storm is widespread, covering al
most the entire Northwest. a raging
snowstorm is reported tonight at 1ank-
ton. S. D., and cold weather in that State
causes fear of damage to stock,
SHOWED FIFTEEN HOURS.
DEs MONIES Qa.), April 20.-The storm
here Yesterday ana to-day was one OF the
worst in Iowa this year. After the down
pour of rain it turned in and showed
fifteen hours. At the same time there
was terrible wind. All farming opera
tions are suspended. Tonight the Their
mometer is falling, and the chances are
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A TERRIFIC GALE.
Dreadful Storm on the West Coast
of Lake Michigan.
SEA THE MOST AWFUL AT MILWAU-
KBE EVER SEEN.

Waves Running Fully Fifteen Feet
HiGh-The House Built on the Crib
at the Mouth of the Tunnel of the
Water Works Swept Away and
Fourteen Lives Lost-One of the
Men Working at the Crib Rescued
Alive-High Wind at Chicago.
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ACCIDENT AT A NINE.
Two Worl>men Seriously Injured by &
Premature Explosion.

Premature Explosion.
SAN DIEGO, April 20.-A special dis
patch to the Union from Ensenada,
Lower California, gives news of seri-
GUS accident at mining camp at Valla-
deres, on Saturday. Jerry Stannard and
NJ. w. Wells, miners. were tamping in a
charge of giant powder, when it ex-
ploded with terrific force, blowing Stan
nard, who was nearest the hole, several
yards away, and inflicting injuries which
are regarded as fatal. Wells, who hap
pened to be foot or two away at the
moment. was thrown down, stunned and
dangerously injured. Though the camp
is located forty miles from San Quienten,
in rough country, it was thought best
to remove Wells.
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CHARGED WITH CRIMINAL LIBEL.
Complaint Filed Against the Secretary
of State of Kansas

SVIIIPItIIHU TIIeu against tho secretary
of State of Kansas.
TOPEKA, April 20.-The County Attor-
ney has filed a complaint, sworn to by
Cyrus Leland, Jr., Of Troy, charging r.
5. Osborne, Secretary of the State OF
Kansas. with criminal libel. The papers
have been served and Osborne was ar
rested this evening, In the complaint it
is charged that in an interview with Os-
borne and published in the Topeka Jour
nat last Saturday afternoon, Leland was
charged with being in collision with
Warden Case of the State Penitentiary,
and was a beneficiary of the coal contract,
whereby first-class coal was billed by
him as slack, and which he sold in
Doniphan County for first-class prices.
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Atticus won, Montalva second, CURT

Atticus won, Montalva second, Quirt
third. Time, LOB.
Mile and seventy yards, Esperenza
won, Red Prince second, Sir Walter
third. Time, 1:474.
Seven furlongs, Garcia finished first
but was disqualified for fouling, and
Bessie w. was awarded the race, Red
Cloud second, Nellie q. third. Time,
1:294.
Three-quarters of a mile, Martinez won,
Wicklow second, Charmer third. Time
1:l54.
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BLooD-HoRsE RACES.
Another Large Crowd at the Bay Dis
trlct Track Yesterday.

Another Large Crowd at the Bay Dis
trlct Track Yesterday.
SAN Francisco, April 20. Another
large crowd assembled at the track this
afternoon, and it looks as if the associa-
ton will be heavy gamer through its
having added an extra day to the pro-
gramme every week. The programme
offered this afternoon was fair one, but
nothing extra.
Five-eigtths of mile, jim r. won.
Gypsy Girl second, Addie Chapman
third. Time, 1:0l3.
Five-eighths of mile, two-year-olds.
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for severe freeze before morning. 1t is
feared fruit is irreparably injured.
RIOTOuS MINERS.
Prompt Action of Military Quiet Dis
turbances in Tennessee.

turDanceS In tennessee.
NASHVILLE (Tenn.), April 2O.-A re-
porter of the american has just returned
from Tracy City. AT $50 this afternoon
all was quiet. Troops numbering I25
men, under arms, entered the stockade
and the miners dispersed. In fight last
night one miner was killed and five
wounded, and Deputy Warden Shower
was slightly shot. The fight began at IL
o'clock, and after repulse, desultory
fighting was kept up all night. When the
reporter left Tracy City it was believed
by the officers in charge that the trouble
was over, as the miners had not expected
so strong resistance. Up to this hour
kilograms from Tracy City say all is
quiet. The military companies in the
city which did not leave this morning are
still awaiting orders.
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The Ladies' Are In II Tboro

SAN DIEGO, April 20.-The city teach
ers will give reception tomorrow night
to the retiring and members-elect of the
City Board of Education. What lends
additional interest is that two new mem
bers are women-Mesdames Matfield and
House-and of the city's sixty-five or
seventy teachers the greater part are
women, who feel rejoicod to have their
sex represented on the board at last.
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Condition of Edwin Rooth.

New YORK, April 20.-Edwin Booths
condition is reported tonight to be such
as to call for no immediate alarm. AS
DR.. Smith left the club house tonight he
said Booth was not in a critical condi-
ton, and he was going to leave him in
charge of the nurse for the night.
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FEDERAL FORCES ROUTED.
Battle Between Troops and Rebels
at Santa Tomas, Mex.
FORMER DEFEATED WITH LARGE
LOSS OF LIFE.

Prince Ferdinand of Bulgaria aud
Princess Marie Louise, Eldest
Daughter of tho Duke of Parma,
United in Marriage-OmciaI statis-
tics of the Progress of Cholera in
the Russian Empire Show $50 New
Cases and 2S6 Deaths During the
Month Ended April 18th.
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EUREKA, April 20. Congressman
Geary arrived by the steamer Pomona
this morning and is guest Of the Cham
Der of Commerce, which gives him a
banquet this evening. Geary and others
are expected to speak on Humboldt Bay
and Bar improvements at the second an
niversary banquet to-night.
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New Railway Project.

WOODLAND, April 20.-At meeting of
the Woodland Business Mems Associa-
ton last night, the Street Railroad Com
pany submitted proposition to build.
equip and operate narrow gauge rail-
road from Esparto, in the western part of
Yolo County, to the Sacramento River
via Woodland, providing it received a
guarantee of $1,000 per year for ten years.
The proposition is received with much
favor,
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Many Anarchists Arrested.

ROME, April 20.-Archduke Rainer of
Austria arrived here yesterday afternoon
and dined at the Quirinal in the evening.
Because of rumors that plot to assassi-
nate him or King Humbert or the Ger
man Emperor were circulated persist
emily, more than $50 socialists and
anarchists have been arrested since Sun
day, and all will be detained until the
close of the fetes.
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snowinn in fha Cnscndns.

TACOMA wash, April 2O.-It is snow
ing hard in the Cascade Mountains. The
overland train was pulled in tonight by
three engines. 1t reports three feet of
snow in some places.
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Prince Ferdinand Married.

FLORENCE, April 2O-The marriage be-
tween Prince Ferdinand, ruler of Bull
garia, and Princess Marie Louise, the
eldest daughter of the Duke of Parma.
took place to-day at the Villa Pianora,
the ducal residence, near Viareggo. The
ceremony was marked with pomp. The
groom is 81 and the bride % years of age.
The couple will maintain a magnificent
court at Sofia
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Earl of Derby stin Alive.

LONDON, April 2O.-The announcement
of the death of the Earl of Derby this
morning was premature. He was very
weak this evening and continued so till
midnight, when he rallied, and was then
better than at any time during the day.
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AIexander stu Ruler.

BELGRADE, April 20.-Many of the
Liberal State officials have resigned in
consequence Of the coup Petat. The
members of the Municipal Councils of
Belgrade and Pesharevaz attempted to
hold meetings in the town halls at those
places, but were elected by the gem
darmes. and the Radicals, who formerly
held offices, were installed.
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TIE LIVERNASH TRIAL.
Sensational Day in the Court
room at Santa Rosa.
ONE WITNESS WHO WAS AFRAID
TO TESTIFY.

The Posse in Pursuit of Evans and
Sontag Fail to Discover Any Trace
of the Enthusiastically Believed
That They Have Gone Back to the
Mountains A Laborer Commits
Suicide by Drowning in the Feather
River.
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TORNADO IN THE SOUTH.
Terrible Loss of Life and Property
in Western Mississippi.
UNFORTUNATE VICTIMS SLOWLY
ROASTED TO DEATH.

Heavy Fall of Snow and Rain in Iowa,
Missouri and Minnesota-Three Feet
of Snow on n Level in the Latter
State, Causing Much Delay to
Trafic-Minneapol Experiencing
Serious State of Affairs.
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Prince bismarck Seriously IN.

New YORK, April 20.-The Heralds
Berlin cable says Prince Bismarck is
seriously i'll at Friedrichsruhe.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1893-08-20

The government census does not in
elude the school bonds in the bonded
Indebtedness OF any Of the above cities
ex~ptog $4,000 In Toledo. and 60.
co In Rochester. perhaps for library
purposes. However. that would not af-
feet their standing very materially. The
school bonds are perhaps omitted for
the reason that the method 81 raising
schooi funds In the various states differ.
sNou then. We had an indebtedness In
$50 Of t762.0 90. t6l3o00 OF which was
for water works To put Us on par
with the three cities having no water
works. We should deduct the water
works bonds. leaving q bonded indebted
hess Of $4,000 The population Of the
cities a. given by the United States GEN.
sus was bo278. That divided into the
$4,000. would make t24s per capita,
and NO would then stand with Scran-
ton. Kansas City and Des Moines AZ
follows:
Grand Rapids. So - Kansas City. 81 16
Scranton.-...... 4 81 Des Moines.... 8 IL
OF the three cities dependent on
private water works. Kansas City and
Des Moines pay much more than 10 costs
Grand Raplds TO maintain its water
works. inclu ling interest on bonds. while
Scranton pays some less. Taxation in
Grand Rapids Is favorable to all classes
Of individ ials- WILLIAM II. KISsEY.