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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-09-04

DULUTH, Sept. 4.-Later details simply
confirm the reports received as to the
magnitude of the Hinckley disaster. Tho
most conservative estimate of the dead
in the six or eight towns in Pine county
is 362 and from that figure on up to l, OO0
Although the exact number of dead
will never be known, enough is known to
make this one of the most appalling dis
asters in American history. More have
persisted, but never so many in so terrible
manner. As to property loss, all thoughts
have been of death, and few could be
made to talk about their business losses
1t Is probable the loss at and around
Hincklcy will exceed 81 900, 600. although
no careful estimates have yet been made
Nor can they be made where all papers
and records have gone up in the same
flames that SO quickly devourcd all the
houses, the vegetation and almost the
land in n large section of Pike county.
Rains have cleared the air somewhat
from smoke, but were not heavy enough
60 entirely quench the fires, which would
break out ON slight provocation If they
had aught to be feed upon. OF the fires
across in Wisconsin less is known here,
but there has been no loss of life reported.
and It is hoped all is over.
Notwithstanding the showers, however,
tho ground Is dry and parched, and all
vegetation is so dry 1t would ignite easily
and burn with horrible rapidity.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-09-04
Bankers In session,

ALBANY, Sept. 4-The first meeting Of
the council of administration of the State
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-09-04

Inc hafoc AT shnustoncs
SANDSTONE, Mimi, Sept. An that
remains of what was once the prosperous
village of Sandstone is n small shack used
by the sandstone company for an office,
and this would have met tho fate of the
other buildings but for the fact that IL
was located near the quarry and was miss
cd by the flames. Crowded into this build
ing were 200 people, who had lost their
homes and everything t'..y possessed e.
ccpt tho clothing which they wore. When
the 1t. Paul and Duluth train arrived Mt
Miller Junction, word was received that
the town of Sandstone was entirely burn
sd. and that the people there were in need
Of immediate aid. \ party of the relief
committee was aboard the train when it
started with provisions to look after tho
destitute people.
After passing the Eastern Minnesota
tracks and just before coming to the glow
ing Goals and ashes which marked tho city
Of sandstone several bodies were seen, the
victims apparently having been overtaken
by the flames As they Were fleeing to
safety.
On reaching the quarry below the town,
where the people who wcro saved were
waiting for them, they wero given proyi-
sions, and those who were uninjurcd were
sont forward to the relief train about four
Or five miles away. Those who were burn
ed, together with a number of children,
were left in the Office building until they
were cared for by another relief train.
All those saved at Sandstone were in
the river while the cyclone of flames pass
al and only managed to escape by wading
in the water as far as possible and then
throwing water over each others heads
ThT roaring of the flames sounded like
thunder. and with such Tapidity did they
romc that people who fingered to save
! property or neglected to seek safety in the
! river persisted in the flames As far as
,ould be learned between 40 and 30 bod
Us were scattered about tho streets burn
ii to Il crisp. The relief committee had
paid but little attention to the bodies. as
| ihe living required Immediate attention.
| The town boasted Of a waterworks sYs-
TEN: but rs one of the citizens remarked.
the whole of Kettle river would not have
| had any effect on the sheet of flames that
! advanced on the town and swept It out
Of existence in less than an hour"
The relief train took back about 2I5 per
| sons to Duluth for aid.
! DCLCTu, sept. "A relief train re-
Iarncd to Duluth bearing 227 survivors
OF the burning of Sandstone. The train
| came upon tho 1t. Paul and Duluth. the
| trip having been male to Sandstone by
the relief party ON foot. The survivors
were secured and babes and small chill
dren carried back over the six mile trail
through ths woods Ono hundred and
afty people were left, and second train
was sent out for them. The party had
20 cross from Miller Station. on the st.
Paul and Duluth, to Sandstone, six miles
distant. Sixty bodies were found in the
little town scattered about everywhere.
No attempt has been made to bury them,
and they are rotting in the hot sun. One
building Is all that remains ut Pardridge,
Oh the Eastern Minnesota. Everything
was burned, but so far rs can be learned
plly ono life was lost
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-09-04

that division will be
In the dArection scrr
Chicago and No. Many or
Of tho same maize passive sr,Ss une
Ing abandoned, not nr
hero Saturday sep 6h-
day morning. AILs, w is
No 1arrns4 wiseC SpS eorn nd sen aa Of
Ganos nd-ruorts ~ n q, - so 49,. a.
city constantly as caused s ed b. BY t the
great confiagratidIB Tho towns Of Rib
Lake, Marengo- and Bradshaw have beon
completely wiped out, and at the latter
place three people lost their lives. Many
others arc missing, and IL Is impossible to
estimate the extent of sufferings by the
people.
\ message was received here from Ca,
dott asking for aid. Tho town was thsm
ened by a forest fire. and the y
were almost panic strickeD<
minent danger. A forG
Chippewa was sent up,
Inhabitants of the will
preserve their homes
Several buildings on til
fire and were shortly red
fortunately the fro was>
spreading to the others.
The citizens were greatly
prospect of losing their hog
arations were made for n Id
case the town fell n prey to
ons loaded with household
the streets, and the scene y
describable confusion.
The fire finally abated
Of Cadott, and for tho pre-
l. safe. Almost two miles a.
forest which terminates ut
tho town, the woods are III
and the wind is carrying til
great rapidity toward the town.
EAU CLAIRE, Wis, Sept. 4.-wo
Cadott says tho fires have been
but there is still danger. The fire
the north of the city, and the W
generally been from the southwes
almost impossible to obtain CONN
ton direct with the smaller towns
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-09-04

DoLGEvILLE, y. y, Sept 4--The sun
has not been seen here for nearly woek,
so dense is tho smoke overhead from for
est fires both north and south There Is
so much smoke, however. that many poo
plo believe n largo proportion Of 1t comes
from the great fires In the west.
Your correspondent drove go miles north
of here to investigate and found not less
than dozen flres burning in the woods.
Most OF them were north OF the Canada
lakes in tho neighborhood of Caroga, but
| they have not yet reached the valuable
spruce timber tracts lying south of Caro-
ga
The fires arc being fought stubbornly
| by the farmers, and it Is believed their
spread in the spruce belt can be prevent
cd. Two fires are burning on Oak noun
tain near Dcveroux, with n prospect oil
| taking of most of tho timber.
There is no telegraphic communication
north of here, and no details as to the
damage can be obtained. Reports have
been received. however, of extremely dis
astrous fires In Lewis and Ulster coun'
tics. There has been no rain in this sec
ton, with the exception of one light show
or, for many weeks, and the soil Is ex
ceedingly dry for n foot In depth. Unlcs:
| rain falls soon tho damage in the Adiron
dacks will be enormous.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-09-04
]. B. MULLINGS,
81. 80, 1O1 Bank st.
Waterbury. :: Conn.
Credit Court, City Of Waterbury.

STATE OF CoSSECTICTT.
City of Waterbury. 50.
County of New Haven
To every citizen. greeting:
You are hereby summoned TO appear
before Us at the Credit Clothing Co. 60
Bank street. city of Waterbury. as soon
hereafter as may be possible. to show cause
Why you should plank down the whole sum
at once on clothing and pay big prices or
Why you should not come here and buy
fine clothing for men. boys ana children
on easy payments cheaper than is charged
for cash.
Hereof you are not to fail. under penalty
of being victimized by deceitful sales and
humbug advertisements
Given under my hand and seal these
hard times for the purpose of benefitting
the public.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-09-04

Streets was utilized
&c. 1. was carted down to
Est Porter. Bank streets and
On avenue and used for filling in
- heretofore neglected parts of those
streets. The gutter at the junction of
Lawrence street and Washington avenue
was taken up and repaired and the whole
place in that section shows that consider
able work has been going on there for the
past three weeks. II the property owners
on Washington avenue. near the city line.
would now commence 20 pave their cutters
and lay their sidewalks, the city would
Immediately proceed to do its part of the
work by building catch basins and making
other improvements which ought to be
finished before the winter sets in. The
DEMocRAr has made hard fight for these
improvements and takes laudable pride in
the happy result of its labors.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-09-04
THE FIRE HORROR
One of the Most Appalling Dis
asters In American History.
FIVE FLAME SWEPT STATES.
Some Parts OF Pennsylvania Oilflelds
AblaZe.

Left In Ashes, the Number of Fatalities
Is Almost AppalIing-wisconsin MichI-
Fires-A Pail of Smoke Hangs Over the
Great Labs and Obscurcs straightforward
Hin, \.y the Unknown Dead Are Hur-
Parties.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-09-04
OlLFIELOS ATTIRE.
Che Forests Surrounding the Pennsylvania
Wells Arc All AbIazc.


BRADFORD, Pa, Sept. FOREST fires
arc raging all along the limo of the Buffa-
o, Rochester and Pittsburg railroad. Re-
ports from all points on the narrow gauge
| roads state that the woods are on fire for
| miles, and tho damage will b. heavy I'M
css rain should fall. The woods along
| The pike to Coryjon are on fire for miles,
md oil property in the vicinity of tho
West Branch is threatened. Should tho
ire spread to the oilfield serious conso-
Iuenccs would result.
| The woods along the Bradford. Bordell
and KinZua railroad between hero and
Smethport are reported ON fire, and valu-
| able property Is in danger of being do
;troyed. On the big level between Mount
Iewett and this city and the head of the
Nest Branch the woods are ablaze, and
several oil we'll rigs are reported burning.
At SOngbird and Quintuple the woods
are roaring mass of flames, and valua-
BILE oil property is being devourod by the
flames. AS yet 10 loss is reported, and
| he extent Of damage cannot be estimated.
| a report reached hero from Lewis Run
stating that the woods are ablaZe and the
| people fighting tho fire to save their prop
,rty.
KANE, Pa, Sept. Forrest fires are
within a mile of town. Should no rain
all tho damage and lnss tn property will
be great. Men arr watching the fire and
are preparing to prevent it from reaching
the oil wells and nitroglyCerin magazines
located close hy.
RUSSELL CITY, Pa, Sept. 1.-THE
woods are on fro on both sides of this
place and the fire extends over an area OF
20 miles. y large gang of men Is fighting
the flames and digging trenches to prevent
the fire from spreading tn the oil and gas
field in this vicinity. The Elk Oil com.
pany have laid water lines In all direc
tions from their pump station and have
their large pump ready for any emergency
There are a number of sawmills and lum
Der camps in tho woods south of here, anc
nothing has been learned from them as Il
their condition. 1t is feared the mill!
have been destroyed and that some loss o
life has occurred.
smoke obscuTcs the sun.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-09-04

J. d. SFEGEO. Justice to All.
A. r DEEsuER. Clerk.
J. BAEEIE. Piece Commissioner
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-09-04
Gale Fre.hen. the FIRES

FREDERICK j. BRowS. Seeretar
New Haven, Conn. Aug 80. 1894.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1894-09-04

The streets OF tho town were only lines
Of sand between heaps of ashes. Within
these lines lay 40 bodies scattered at ran
dom, and % more were found dead in the
outskirts Of the town and IN the hollows
and marshes toward the river bank. The
bodies were lying exposed to the sun and
rain and were rapidly decomposing. They
were Identified as fur rs possible and win
DO buried today.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1894-06-06

sJr&ignJ passage. At tLe iartncr end,
through dim vista OF musli.i, we got a
glimpse OF two women, whom we had not
hitherto seen, disappearing at their utmost
speed with flying tresses that told OF dis
tress
"'Tis shel tits shcr' cried Baruk excited.
". Then to himself, though loud enough
to be audible to all: GLORY be to heaven,
she will escape! She can hide!' But sud-
denly remembe bering the position of affairs,
he called again: My lord, make haste. She
is thine; so also is her companion, the In
dian princess Of fabulous wealth. That is
tale of wonder l would tell it to my
lord, but there is no time. The holy
prophet preserve me-" And he groaned as
if taken with sudden pain.
Suleimau bounded past the shrieklng
bevy we had first met, the rest of us fol-
lowing as best we could. Sudden cries of
terror rose in front and echoed shrilly IN
many reccsses.
"She is captured" said Suleiman, lcaping
faster. "She must be ours. Close up, my
men,"
In an instant we were round the corner,
to find our prizes in the arms Of three men
who were already setting about binding
them.
"Varlets, let co." shouted Suleiman,
drawing his crooked sword and rushing
upon the group Two of the men turning
quickly drew Il pair of long, thin daggers
and put themselves in 4 posture of defense;
the third catching the women by the wrists
dragged them screaming into an adjacent
room.
We crowded to Suleiman's aid, and the
business world have been over in lltfy
had not tie women who were behind come
ND and flung themselves blindly among
our weapops. Suleiman growled ut the in
terruption of the sport; his resentment
being the fiercer possibly that his adver-
saries, profting by the diversion, took to
their heels without so much as cut upon
them. The fellow who tugged at the queen
and her companion seeing battle was hope.
less dropped his hold and fled after his
comrades.
Thus released, the two women fled on
afresh in worse agony OF fright than
ever, and we, getting unceremoniously rld
of the others, went in hot pursuit. we
gained on them, and they separated, leap
ing out of sight on either side of 2 passage,
as | have seen hunted rabbits disappear
among whins and ferns. Suleiman, with
half the company, darted after the one, |,
with the rest, going on the track OF the
other who proved to be the Indian princess.
We had almost overtaken her, when,
sudden as a tiger from her native JunSlcs,
man sprang out of ambush, seized her,
and before she could so much ms cry had
her into a curtained recess. There were
two men trying to gag and bind her, but
they never accomplished the operation.
One went down, wreaking his vengeance on
the spear that pierced him, and the other
shot out of sight, leaving the rope twisted
about his victims arms. Faint with fatigue
and fear the lady gavea little peculiar CRY.
staggered and fell back, as it happened
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1894-06-06
CITATION.
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,
County OF EDGEFIELD.

County OF EDGEFIELD.
By J. D. Allen, Esq, Probate Judge
iBJHEREAS, Jacob Gibson, hath
w made suit to me, to grant him
Letters OF Administration of the estate
and effects of Isaac Riley, deceased.
THESE ARE THEREFORE,, to cite and
admonish all and singular the kindred
and creditors of the SAID Isaac
Riley, deceased, that they be and
appear before me, in the Court Of Pro-
bate, to be held at Edgetield c. H., on
Saturday, 7th of June next, after pub
lication hereof, 1T II O'Clock in the
forenoon, to show cause, if any they
have, why the said Administration
should not be granted.
Given under my hand, this the 2lst
day of May, Ammo
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1894-06-06

TIC lady gdrC little peculiar cry, stag
gcrrd and tctt bdck.
right into my arms. Cutting her fettel
with my sword, l led her quietly toa diva
that chanced to be near, the Bedonin
crowding close about, but chivairousl.
keeping hands off her.
BE not afraid" | said as gently as
could when she had recovered litCle. "W
will do thee no HARM"
She answered something in broken Al
abic, which l did not understand, and pres
emily, protesting herself quite restored, sh
was escorted back the way we had come
The Bedouins, whispering among then
selves, appraised the value of her rich a:
tire of silk and gold and jewels, but as for
me was speculating what the trembling
creature was and how she could have drift
ed, there. Meanwhile Suleiman had cap
tured the queen, who, as he privately in.
formed me, was worth more than all the
rest put together.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1894-06-06
BE CoNT1NUED.l

Beautiful line of Straw Mating,
Chinese or Japanse, at 35c per
yard at Ramsey & Bands. Ladies
are invited to call and examine,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1894-06-06

Our Spring stylos
of this excellent
brand of Hats are
now in store. If you
want a good article,
one that wears well
and holds its shape,
buy the ELK Brand
Hats from
J. M. COBB.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1894-03-29

&c. Hammond, ofssthe state--grain
inspection force, has been in this vi
cinity during the past week arrang-
ing to put out seed grain for the Min
nesota g. Northern elevator company.
This company, with others, have at
Gov. Nelson's request distributed
seed grainsat points in Grant county.
There will be about carload left
that has been ordered to Chokio for
distribution to parties on the west
side of this county. The grain is sold
on seed grain note for sixty-fve cents
per bushel, and only those who, in
Mr.. Hammond's opinion are unable tc
obtain seed from any other source
can get any of it.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1894-03-29
Highest Of all in Leav.ning Powes-Latest u Govt Report
Re-! BB sMdss1
ABSOLUTELY PURE
PERSONAL.

L. j. Lundemo was in Morris on
Saturday.
Mrs. w. L. Hollister, of Austin is
in Morris the.present week.
Mrs. w. H. Colyer, of Wheaton, is
the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. w. L. Colyer.
A. E. Gibson, of the Tribune, left
on Tuesday morning for Wisconsin,
T. E. Colahan is in the cities on a
combined business and pleasure trip,
Deputy Sheriff J. House visited
Glenwood on court business Satur-
day. -. q.
o. G. Hansonhas returned from an
extended trip to Chicago" and inter-
Vening points. ,,,n., Er,~,-. .......
Supt. Macintosh has been IN town
the past week the guest Of Mr.. and
Mrs. E. W. Randall. ~
Miss Aimee Wells and Messrs. Roy
Stone, Fred Smith and Fred Hill left
on Mondaysfor Carleton.
George B. Alton state inspector of
high schools, visited Morris last week,
and made an official inspection.
w. E. Anterior, the genial repres-
entative of the Mccormick Co., was
in town the first of the week on
business.
Chas. Leaman, of Chokio, and G.
o. Anderson, of Donnelly, were among
the callers at The Sun Office during
the past week.
Mr.. and Mrs. M. J. Bingham and
her daughter Mamie, of st. Paul,
visited Mr.. and Mrs. J. D. Good on
easter Sunday.
I. W. Trip, representing the loan
department of the Northern Life In
surance Co., of Milwaukee, made a
business visit to Morris this week.
The Hamline contingent left on
Monday noon to resume their studies
at the university. Miss Rebecca
Colyer, G.. Mcpherson, B. Stevens
and J. Crandall we're in the party.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1894-03-29
II. S. JUDSON, President.
F. A. RISING, Vlce-Presiden%
L. O. HOLSTER, Cashier
II H E
First National Bank,
OF MORRIS, MINI.
CAPITAL, $4,000.
This Bank Conducts A
GENERAL BANKING AND EX-
CHANGE BUSINESS.

Money to loan on chattel or personal Sc
.uritv in any amounts desired. Loans ne
Cotiated on improved farms.
With largely increased capital, we have
better facilities for all departments of buSi-
We pay savings bank rates on time de-
poSits. .,,
farms at better rates than ever.
We can write insurance in Snch strong
companies as the Nati9nal, Ct Hartford r
Home, of New York, st. Paul Fire and Ma
rine, the unrivaled Aetna,
The president is agent for all the railroad road
lands in this vicinity, the cheapest land
now for sale and is going fast.
The President is agent for the strongest
accident insurance company in the world.
Fhe Travellers, of Hartford, in which acci,,
dent insurance is written out: tickets good
from one to thirty days, or on policies good
of injury. This is no "Mutual Company"
but has the CASH to pay all losses.
We respectfully solicit the accounts OF
Merchants, and all who have dealings with
banks in this section of the state.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1894-03-29
The BOn--Ton.

Ladies of Morris and vicinity
wish to call your attention to the fact
that competition is the life of trade and
the prospects are that millinery will
he sold in Morris this season in keep
ing with the times. I have bought
large spring and summer stock
cheap for cash, and my customers
will get the benefit in prices. I have
secured the services of lady, who
can not be excelled in many of the
large cities. You can have the pleasure
of seeing the work of a competent
trimmer this season at the Bon Tor
Millinery.
2O-2t. Mrs. T. J. Moore.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1894-03-29
Electric Ritters'

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that is claimed. Electric Bitters will
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Kidneys, will remove Pimples, Boils,
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Entire satisfaction guaranteed, OF
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The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1894-03-29
Court Notes,

The following cases have been dis
posed of:
St. P, M. & NJ. R'y Co., vs.. K j.
Husevold-plaintiff to have possess
sion of land, and defendant has dam
ages in $4,000; stay of so days or
dered. 49,,
Henry Hardy VS.. John Brennan
continued by motion.
G. H. ColYer vs.. A. A. Stone-case
dismissed; 80 days stay granted.
James E. Dore VS.. H. P. Carlson
continued by consent, = p.
Louis Ausland vs.. Joseph, Fisher
verdict for plaintiff in sum of $500
A. G. Parsons VS.. Ed. McRoberts-
verdict for plaintiff.
Mccormick III. M. Co., VS.. Peter
Johnson continued by consent.
C.E. Camp VS.. VIM. Riordan-judg-
ment appealed from; affirmed in favor
of plaintiff.
NJ. B. Rollins VS.. w. W. Nothing
to foot of calendar by consent.
A. S. Towner VS.. Geo. Smith ct al
settled.
VIM. G. Bicknen VS.. N. w. Elevator
Co-dismissed.
D. G. Linsley vs.. S. Ludenia-ver-
dict for plaintiff for $500; stay of &c
days granted.
Mary J. Bragg vs.. John Ross
judgment by stipulation for plaintiff
Monitor Mfg Co. vs.. Andrew Cool
continued by consent.
P. F. Casey vs.. Frank Smith aud NJ
Finnegan-judgment for plaintiff.
Otto Zahnow VS.. Leonard Hamer.
ct al-settled.
John Ross VS.. Mary J. Bragg
4 dict in favor of defendant.
John Rose vs. Mary J. Bragg
dict in favor of defendant.
| Nelson Bros. vs.. Rufus P. Wells
continued by consent.
A. r. Pushor VS.. V. O.. Bonsteel-
verdict for plaintiff for $2O4OO.
Jas. Griffith vs. County of Steven
claim of $92.OOby stipulation; iudg
ment for plaintiff of $500; interest
costs and disbursements.
Village of Morris vs.. w. J. Morri
argued and submitted.
CRIMINAL.
State of MINI. against Edwar
Lofthus-burglary in Sd degree
plead guilty and sentenced to the Re
, formatory of the State.
State of Mimi. against John Coz
coran-grand larceny in the I'd dc
gree; plead guilty and sentenced t
hard labor at the State Prison at Still
water for the term of one year ant
two months.