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Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1894-09-08
HEMMED In BY FIRE.
Awful Destruction of Life In
Northern Fore SITS.
Nineteen Towns in Minnesota and Wis
consin Totally or Partially Destroyed
Over 400 Lives Lost--Terrible
Scenes at Hlnckley, MINI.
DETAILS OF THE CATASTROPHE.

CHIcAGo, Sept. 3.-Reports from the
portions of Minnesota, Michigan and
Wisconsin in which the forest fires are
now raging show that the condition of
affairs there is more than terrible.
The loss of property at low
estimate, has already reached $12,-
100000, not including the stand
ing timber that has been de-
stroyed. But even worse is the loss of
life which, it is feared, will reach as
high as 1000. Nearly 400 cases of per-
sons having perished have already
been received, while the reports as
they continue to come in are increas-
ing the list. The best informal tion is
that about twenty towns have already
been destroyed, driving thousands of
families from their homes in the face
of the flames
Worst Suffering Is Mt Hinckley.
The worst suffering is reported from
HincSley, Mimi, and vicinity. Xhe
estimate of the loss of life there and
in the surrounding towns is being IN
creased by every report. 1t is said
that strewn along on one street of
Hinckley the bodies of twenty
nine victims were found, while
in another spot the charred and un-
recognizable remains of 103 persons
were counted. A low estimated of
the fatalities in that town alone are
now placed at 300 persons. Scores of
others were discovered severely in
jured, while the list of missing was in
the hundreds. II is believed that at
least 100 victims are on the farms and
clearings throughout the burnt district.
The loss of life in and about Hinck-
ley, Sandstone, Pokegama, Skunk
Lake and Mission Creek will not be
known for weeks, if ever. The sur.
vivors have been taken to Pine City,
where physicians cared for the injured
while relief trains from Duluth, Min.
neapolis and st. Paul carried in tents,
clothing, food and everything neces.
sary to cover the wants of the suffer.
ing survivors. Very few persons are
left in Hinckley.
The Loss of Life.
Up to last reports the estimates oi
the lives lost in the fires at different
points in the two states are as given in
the following list, and it is feared the
list is far below the actual destruction
of human life:
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-03-23
THE JUSTICE FINED BOTH.
Conflicting Evidence rs TO the Chamber OF
Commerce Fight--Other Cases.

The continued case OF J. IL. Mullan'
charged with assaulting and beating j.
B. Tillar I'm the Office of the latter In the
Chamber OF Commerce building, was
heard by Justice Crutchneid yesterday
morning. There was much conflicting evil
dence in regard TO the fracas. an arcu-
rate account OF which was published IN
the Dispatch on Tuesday morning. Mui-
Ian was employed by THAR and the lat-
tor claimed that his agent carried DUST
mess info a company other than that re-
nresentei by them. Mullan went INTO
Tinar's office Monday and they had some
words According TO Tillars statement
Nu,lan struck him twice. knocking MN
down and then kicked him. Mulian tes-
,,ned that he did not hit Tiliar untii he
allied him a "disreputable scoundrei, Il
.1,ar" etc. The Court was Of the opinion
,ha, both men were at fault. ana iined
thsm e. and costs each. Mr.. THAR
through his counsel. Mr.. samuel NJ Iage'
took an appeal to the Hustings Court.
Willie Miller and John Cook (coior"dJ
.vcnt 10 fail In default Of security as sus-
picious characters.
.Ionn Ullman (coloreD was sent to the
grand Jury for feloniously breaking INTO
and entering the bar-rOom OF Hail q
Nelson IN the nighttime and stealing S2'
IN currency therefrom. Ullman PLEADED
guilty.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-03-23
JAMES-RlvER IMPROVEMENT.
Colonel Whitcomb's Model of Randolph's
Flat ShOal.

Colonel II. ID. Whitcomb. assistant en-
gineer Of James-river Improvement, has
prepared two models or relief maps OF
Randolph Flat shoal, which demon
strate at a glance the immense progress
that has been made on the work on
Richmonds great water highway to the
ocean.
Each represents a section of the river
on the shoal about mile long. the one
showing the conditions in 1874 and the
other the conditions in 1893.
The 1874 map or model merely takes in
the river with its immediate banks, that
OF 1893 the river and the country Tor 1900
feet on each side, together with the hills,
valleys, creeks. branches. jetties, and
monitors.
The maps are made Of what is known
as leather-board, the contours being cut
out with a jg-saw and laid one upon
another and colored. The various depths
OF water are represented by tints OF blue,
running from the lightest TO the darkest.
Terra-cotta marks the space between
high and low tide, and a deep red line
indicates the height Of the freshet or
iS77-the greatest known in 100 years
The exact conformation of the river bot
tom is given in both maps. and al points
on each are ngures giving comparative
depth in 1874 and 1898. At one point
where the shoal had only feet OF water
at mean low tide in the former year, It
now has 20 feet, and the average depth Is
Is feet.
Colonel Whitcomb says In his circular
descriptive OF the models:
The river here tat the shoaD averaged
965 feet wide at low-water surface in
1874 and had an average vertical cross
section below low tide of 1855 square
feet. 1t has been contracted by works
80 that Its average width at low tide is
less than one half (ils feet), while the
vertical section now averages $50 feet,
or about IS per cent. of that Of 1874.
This effect has been due mainly to
the works Of contraction. and not to
dredging
''rhe works maintain the depth-the
greater freshets enlarge the section: In a
low stage Of the river II Is somewhat d.
unfinished.
Further dredging is not contemplated.
except to remove heavy material fvop:
the bottom which the current Is too feeble
TO remove"
Randoiph's Flat shoal Is three miles
below Richmond.
The models are triunphs Of ingenuity
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-03-23
An Interesting Masonic Ceremony.

The 18th degree Masons-Knishts Rose
x-celebratec the mystic banquet at
ST. Adams Hall last evening at 6:SO
o'clock. The ceremony lasted about three
quarters of an hour. and was profoundly
interesting. Just before the chapter
called off" the seven lights were eXtin-
guished one by one with symbolic signi-
fcance. This Mandy ceremony
is one Of the "obligatories" in the south
ern jurisdiction. The knights Rose CrolX
will meet again on Sunday morning e.
perform the ceremony Of rolighting.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-03-23
SACK SUITS

become the time. aud ours ore becoming
immensely popular. Approval treads on
the heel Of merit, and in Virginia you
hear nothing but praise for our Sack
Salts. rs odd, but one must be sacked
to avoid falling out with fashion. Come
10 us and we'll sack you to the very top
of admiration. Oar sacks are made up
of the best aud most fashionable impor
tations, and. in fact. of NIL the correct
materials for this seasons wear. Pay
your debt to fashion and the season 10y
selecting your Spring Suit from our
stock of clothing. which Is unequalled
in style, material, makeup. durability,
and reasonabIeness OF price. We are
selling tine SUITS this season.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-03-23

and are interesting studies ashie from
what they Indicate ~ to the progress OF
improvement OF the river. Colonel Whit
comb has been invited to explain his
models to the Committee on James-isi'vr
Improvement OF the Cha- ber Of Com
merce and viii 10 20 Monday n,trrnt n.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-03-23

Don't let yourself lie hoodwinked into buying
SHOES for less than COST, but keep your eyes
open. for they foo,eth thee.
Misses Button DOngola Patent-Tip Spring
Heel Shoes. Soc
Misses Button Dongo.a Patent-Tip Spring
Heel Shoes better. 99c.
Misses Button Dongola Patent-Iip Spring
Heel Shoes (Zeigler Brothers), s1.j0.
Ladies' Oxfords, 80, 80, 50, 99c. TO SO.
Ladies' Button Dongols Shoes, Sc. to "a.
Ladies' Russell Butchers, Extra" 81 TO
$3.50.
Ladies' Big Button shoes, sl.75 TO $3.50.
Ladies' Fine Wei Kid Butchers, patent-leather
facing. sl0s to $3.50.
Gentlemen's Russell and Tan Butchers and
Balls, 81. 30 to 81.
Gentlemen's Russell and Balls, genuine wells,
s2.4S TO $3.50.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-03-23
BY \. Catlin, Auctioueer'
Nos ) ana north Eleventh s:reei.
TRUSTEES SALE OF THREE
FRAME DWELLINGS AND
STORhHOUSE.

By direction Of the beneficiary In deed on
trust 10 me from c. I. White and wife, datei
January 10. 1898, Of record m the Clerks once
Of Uenrico County Court IN Deei-booS l4l ~
uage 3t4, default having been made IN noio
therein secured, will on
FRIDAY. MARCH %. 1891
at > o'clock T.. NJ, on the premises. soil 70 the
highest bidder all that certain LOT OF LAND
with the improvements thereon lying IN henrico
county Va. near the eastern limits OF the CITY
OF Richmond. commencing ut point on the easy
Inc ot TweEty-secOnd street 80 fee north OF "
street thence running northNardy atoas
Iwepty-secOnd street and fronting thereon ~
feet and extending oact from said point De-
tween parallel lines 100 feet 20 an alley - lret
wide being premises Nos. 1903, ltOo' l'O0'e'
and 1907 north lwenty-second street
TFRus: Cash a. 70 $1,000 and interest there
on from January l3, 1894, the cost Of executing
this trust taxes. II any, which are due and IN
paid, and the balance. II any, on a credit OF
twolye months secured by trust deed.
mn n T.. \. CALM, Trustee.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-03-23
THEY TORE DOWN A HOUSE.
And Justice Locke Sent Them to the
Grand Jury-Dcath Of Useful Man.


Grand Jury-Dcath OF Useful Man.
BLAND COURTHOUSE. VA. March
a2-,spcciaD-A warrant was sworn out
for George w. Hancock. John Hancock,
Ed Epperson. and Maxwell Hill for tear
ING down a house occupied by an old wo-
man BY the name of Collins They have
inst had their preliminary hearing before
Justice Locke. who discharged the FIRST
named person. but held the other three
for the grand jury.
News has just been received mere OIL we
aaath of Captain ii. G. Gracedon. who
died AT his home near Ceres, this county.
Ne was farmer. a lawyer. and mer-
chant. He was n member OF the Electo-
raj Board OF this county and has been
siace the passage OF the Anderson-Mc-
Cormlck law. lie leaves a wife and seye-
raj children.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-03-23
WORTH OF GOODS!

Tho announcement made In the newspaper.
this week caused hundred OF customers 10 visit
our store to examine and purchase from our
new, large, and elegant stock Of Baby Carriages,
Japan and China Mattings. Oak and Walnut
Chamber suits, Rug, Plush. and Brocatelle Par
lor Suits, Oil-Cloths. Carpets, Druggets. Rugs
China Dinner aud Tea sets, Silyerware. Clocks,
ParlOr and Hall Lamps, Rattan aud Plush Rock
ing Chairs, ParlOr aud Dining Tables. Ward
robes. Bookcases, Desks, SideDOards, Lounges,
Couches, Mattresses, Feather Beds, Feather
Pillows and Bolsters, &C.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-03-23
HAPPY PEOPLE.

Our people are being blessed with fine
weather for farm work. and great deal
OF II is being done. While we of this
mountain county are ''hard up fOr
money, we are blessed with everything
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-03-23

az II O'Clock VI" d. i..f
the town = tl'inl r.-.
Na.--tnat 80 Say.
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by I'm" paral.'l o. in.
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n'hg IA a u'ttltily I..r.
70 NE "'fA' OF ti' 'H.Ni
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Tie Nlofe-N pfA- 1iIi..'
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TRACK : thr -Ali western ..
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from the Ha.i western ..t
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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-03-23

WANTED, STORE-HOUSE IN
w trucking section Of the State where live
man can build up a patronage OF $4,000 or
$4,000 per annum. Immediate possession.
Address ". II ADAMS.
NH 2I.eod3t Richmond, Va.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-03-23
A. T.. ADAM sON. Aueto...-.

HhJSlEfo SAl.ItI.
l. ICE PLANT AT CIT.
on TUESDAY, APRIL B.. I.
deci Of trust ir1m tfa c..
Ke'rigorating Comp
trustees, dated ou JfrrIt.
corded ln tho tlcras NJ.
" AteglauY comfy, A...
1898. Ia Dec i-fi.Ds ~.
having been maj ll f.s
theron secuted, au1
bouefciaries -p t0 Io. ~.
ton, upon che prem ta.,
anHH#H
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-03-23
REAL EsTATE Al rElt'...
BARTON HEIGHTS
NeaTeSt, Cheapest, and BEL.
dtnCe Property About

600 LOIS Tor sac ~
month for balance.
HOUSES buiit aGi slii III.
when lots are pAii ior
Every one can -cr.rt
profitable inyes,mcut Az
fe 3 Hh.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-03-23
TRUSTEES SALE
TWO HUNDRED AND YOer,...
EEEr OF GEOI.,

By yirtuo OF deoi % 'rg., f...f.
:. 1892, cxocutet 20 tho i.H,....
and duly recorded ln CO. q .-....
ter0eli County court. Boa l....
70 secure tho payment D' ... I."I
note. theron mentioned arI
fault having been made. o.. t.
20 DO by the bonedcinry. s.r
auction, on Inc premise. a.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-03-23

Address letter o. iau-y,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-03-23

r.. b. CuAFrIv & Co, Auctloneers.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-03-23
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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-03-23

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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1894-08-16
HOUSEHOLD NOTES.

NOTHING will give such polish 70
glass, even the finest, as slightly moist
newspaper to wash it and dry news
paper to give the finishing touches
BLANKETS and counterpanes should
not be included in the general washing.
To give these articles the care they re-
quire special day should be set aside
for them.
A RAW egg swallowed Immediately
will generally carry fish bone down
that cannot be removed from the throat
by the utmost exertion and has got out
of reach of the finger.
THERE ought not to be a dark room
In any human habitation. To have too
much sunlight for health is not posi-
BILE. Its intensity under exceptional
circumstances can always be moderated
as occasion may require.
In escalloped tomatoes put layer of
tomatoes in an earthen dish; then one
of bread crumbs, with a little sugar,
butter, pepper and salt; another of to-
matoes, another of bread, until the
dish is full. Bake three-quarters of an
hour.
THE gorgeous lamp shades of scarlet.
pink, blue and yellow, an eye special
list is credited with saying, should be
confined to rooms where no reading or
sewing is done. The lamp for night
work should be shaded by porcelain
globes. preferably of white.
To CLEANSE glass bottles that have
held oil, place ashes in each bottle and
immerse in cold water, then heat the
water gradually until it boils: after
boiling an hour, let them remain till
cold. Then wash the bottles in soap
suds and rinse in clear water.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1894-08-16
THREE LITTLE SUMMER GIRLS.

are tucked with fine tuclSs in front,
and have a rundown collar, trimmed
only with feather stitching. Skirts
are short, reaching a little below the
knee, except for very young children
Guimpes are as popular as ever, and
always look childish and pretty. A
pale blue crepon dress has a round
waist, a square yoke Of embroidery
with little rosettes of satin ribbon in
front. Another little dress illustrated
has plaid silk skirt, white wash silk
blouse made with yoke collar laid In
two box plaits in front and bordered
with satin ribbon. A serge gown for a
girl from eleven to thirteen years Of
age is made with plain skirt, with
one row of braid for trimming. The
blouse bodice has a white serge vest
barred across with the braid. The waist
is finished with band and two ro-
settles on each side of the front with
two long ends.--N. Y. Sun.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1894-08-16
Of Interest to Mothers !.

The success of Mrs. Annie NJ. Beam.
of McKeesport. nDsylvania, in the
treatment of diarrhea in her children
will undoubtedly be of interest to many
mothers. She says: 81 spent several
weeks in Jonstown. Pa, after the
great flood, on account of my husband
being employed there. We mad seve-
raj children with US. two of whom
took the diarrhea very badly. l got
some of Chamberlain's Collie Cholera,
and Diarrhaa Remedy from Rev. MIR.
Chapman. II cured both of them. |
knew of several other cases where it
was equally successful. think it can
not be excelled and cheerfully recon-
mend it." % and 80 cent bottles for
sale by j. 7. Bennett, Druggist.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1894-08-16
Cream Chocolate carameIs.

Mix together in a granite ware sauce
pan half pint Of sugar half a pint Of
molasses, half a pint Of thick cream,
one generous tablespoonful of butter
ara four ounces of chocolate. Place on
the fire and stir until the mixture
boils Cook until few drops of it will
harden if dropped into ice water; then
pour into well-buttered pans, having
the mixture about three inches deep.
When nearly cold mark into squares.
It will take almost an hour to boil this
in granite ware pan, but not half so
long if cooked in an iron frying-pan.
Stir frequently while boiling The
caramels must be put in very cold
place TO harden.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1894-08-16
Mad.me,s slIken Pettleoat.

The/silken petticoat has become an
article Of artistic elegance, made Of
rich brocades and MORE silks, and
trimmed with 1ace-covered ruffies and
founces of chiffon, and is almost as inn
portant an item of dress as the gown
which IS worn over it. A very dainty
skirt is made of black ant white striped
silk with flounce of yellow satin at
the bottom, over which is plated silk
muslin ruffie edged with narrow black
guipure, and headed with black inser
ton and ruche of muslin. White satin
and white chiffon is the ideal combina-
ton for bridal petticoat
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1894-08-16
FOB TIE CHILDREN.
Description of Some Very Pretty Designs
In Late Styles.

Description of Some Very Pretty Designs
In Late Styles.
Children have such determined way
of growing out of their clothes. and
need so many little gowns to keep them
always suitably dressed, that it is
sometimes a difficult thing to find
variety of ways to make and trim them
without spelling the simplicity which
is their charm. If IL were only the
fashion to dress all children under a
certain age in simple uniform, what
a lot of bother il would save; but the
tendency Is rather in the other direc-
ton, and in many cases they are made
to look more like miniature women than
little girls. Elaborate costumes and
expensive materials are not in good
taste, and are sure TO take away, rather
than add to, the sttractiveness Of
children. Simple muslins, ginghams.
China silks, serges and cashmeres are
the most desirable materials employed.
To such of the mothers as make the
little frocks, few suggestions with
the models may afford some welcome
hints. Little girls over eight can
wear linen, flannel and silk shirts
with plain skirts, but they are made
blouse style to hang over the belt, and
have an elastic around the waist. The
collar is Elton shape. The silk shirts
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1894-08-16
An Honest Appeal.

So many advertisers are in the field
that DR.. SHooP, of Racine, Wis, has
debided to send to any address, free, to
prove merit, samples of his remedy to-
gether with a new Medical Book, for
2 cts. to pay postage, that the people
may have an opportunity of fully test
ing and understanding his recent dis
covery of the cause or chronic dis
eases, and his method of curing stom-
ach, liver kidney, and diseases of the
internal organs by the use of his Re-
storative Nerve Tonic which acts upon
the nerves that govern these organs.
DR.. SHooP, Racine, Wis.
Sold by STONE & HAssELL,
Lancaster. Wis.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1894-08-16
Cake Stirrer.

A Mrs. Bull of Peoria has invented
cake stirrer which is the best thing
of its kind in the country. and renders
the tiresome task of beating up cake
one of all absorbing pleasure. 1t will
not do for can.opener nor a shoe
buttoner or tack-drawer. and ladies
will please remember that when mixing
a cake that one of the very best ingre-
dients that can be used IS pure bak-
ing powder that will make the cake
light and white, and Horsford's Bak-
ing Powder fills the bill every time
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1894-08-16
Relief in Six Hours.

Distressing Kidney and Bladder dis
eases relieved in six hours by the NEW
GREAT SOUTH AMERICAN KIDNEY
CURE" This new remedy is great
surprise on account of its exceeding
promptness in relieving pain IN the
bladder, kidneys, back and every part
of the urinary passages in male OF
female. 1t relieves retention of water
and pain in passing it almost immedi-
ately. If you want quick relief and
cure this is your remedy. Sold by
Stone g. Hassell, Druggist. Lancaster
Wis.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1894-08-16
GOOD Thines to KNOW.

That meat should never be placed
directly upon the ice, as its juices will
be absorbed; put it on plate and set
it in cool place That if dish towels
and cloths are boiled up in water with
ammonia every second day. there will
Tie less trouble with sticky dishes.
That common salt rubbed into the
roots Of the hair win remove dandraT;
rub little in at night, and in the
morning the salt viii be all gone, and
after few applications the dandruf
too, leaving only a slight dampness.
That piece Of chamois, fitted to the
heel, bound on the edges with tape and
kept in place by an elastic worn over
the stocking, win save much mending.
That castor oil applied to warts once a
day for from two TO six weeks viii re-
move them-indiana Farmer