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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1895-04-25
JAPAN DOES NOT WANT ALL
Denies story of offensive and Defensive
Alliance with China.

Denies story of offensive and Defensive
Alliance with China.
Yokohama. April 22-The following
is the text of the statement issued by
the Japanese government denying the
reports that it has concluded an often
sive and defensive alliance with China
and declaring that the commercial ad-
vantages secured by Japan will also
be enjoyed by the other powers under
the characterization agreement.
"Misapprehensions are reported to be
current in Europe in regard of the
Japan-China treaty. 1t has been repre-
scented that Japan has secured a , per
cent ad valorem duty on imports in
stead of specific duty and has also
formed an offensive and defensive all
lance with China The commercial
concessions obtained by Japan beyond
those already secured by the treaty
powers under the favored nation clause
comprise the right "a navigate the
Yang Use Kiang and Chung King and
also Woon Sung river and the canals
leading TO 500 Chow and Hank Chow
and the right 70 import machinery and
certain goods duty free and to establish
factories.
These concessions are not exclusive
to Japan They naturally extend TO
the European powers. in virtue of the
favored nation clause In securing
these privileges for all Japan expects
the approval OF all the powers. The re-
ported offensive and defensive alliance
does not exist
An imperial proclamation just issued
exhorts the nation 70 moderation at the
present juncture Of the country's his.
tory.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1895-04-25
RESIDENCE BLOWN UP.

Dynamite Explosion at East st. Louis
Relieved to BE the Work of striker.
st. Louis. Mo. April 22.-AA attempt
was made TO blow up the residence of
Herman Knopke, in East st. Louis.
early this morning. Dynamite was
used. The front of the house was badly
wrecked, all the windows shattered and
a big hole was blown through the roof
That the explosion was the work of
some striking employee Of the Tudor
iron works is the generally accepted
explanation. for one of the occupants
of the house was ]. E. Jones, superin-
tendent of the roller mills, who had
charge of the Importation of men to
take the place Of strikers No one was
injured.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1895-04-25

Philadelphia, Pa. April a2.-George
Scattergood aged 80 years. who has
been identified with the trotting turf
here for number of years and who
was known by every turfman from
Maine to California, committed suicide
in the club house Vt the old Point
Breeze race track. lie had been in i'll
health for some time. and It is believed
he took his life while temporarily In
sane
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1895-04-25
GEN. MCOOK

his sixty-fourth year. He is the eldest
Of eight brothers who have borne arms
for their country, and has been in the
army for forty-two years, although dur
ing the war he served with the volun-
teers.
With Mat.-Gen. McCook's retirement
II is probable that Brig Gen. Kruger Of
the department of Missouri, with head
quarters at Chicago, will be promoted
to major general.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1895-04-25

The first real estate entry of record in
Kanawha county. West Virginia. was
made Jan. ?. 1895. and is Of l50. 000 acres
Of land TO Phineas Taylor OF Waterbury.
Conn. who was the grandfather OF
Phineas r Barnum. the great show
man. The property has been IN lltiga-
ton almost ever since.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1895-04-25

"castoria is the best remedy for children of
which 1 am acquainted. 1 hope the day is not
far distant when mothers will consider the
real interest Of their children, and use castoria
instead of the various quack nostrums which
are destroying their loved ones by forcing
opium, morphine, soothing syrup and other
hurtful agents down their throats thereby
sending them to premature graves"
DIX ]. T. KINcHELoE,
Conway, Ark.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1895-04-25
GEN. M'CoOK RETIRED.
Distinguished Member of Famous
Fighting Family

Washington. April 22.-To-day Gen.
Alexander Mcdowell McCook, the most
distinguished representative of the fam
Gus fighting AIcCooks and who was re-
Gently promoted to the rank of major
general of the United States army,
went on the retired list, having reached
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1895-04-25
Castoria.

"castc ria is an excellent medicine for chill
dren. Mothers have repeatedly told me of its
good effect upon their children"
DR.. G. c. OsGooD,
Lowell Mass
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1895-04-25
Castoria.

"castoria is 50 well adapted to children that
recommend it as superior to any prescription
known to me-"
II A. ARCHER, M. D.,
III So. Oxford ST., Brooklyn, N. Y.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1895-04-25
what is

Castoria is Dr. Samuel Pitchers prescription for Infants
Children. neither Opium, Morphine
other Narcotic substance. 1t is harmless substitute
for ParegOric Drops, Soothing Syrups and Castor Oil
1t is Pleasant. guarantee is thirty years. by
Millions of Mothers CastOria destroys Worms and arays
fevershness Castoria prevents vomiting Sour Curd,
cures Darrhoea and Wind Collie Castoria relieves
teething troubles, constipation and fatuency.
Casoria assmilates food, regulates the stomach
bowels, giving healthy natural sleep. Cas-
tora is the Chldrens Panacea-the Mothers Friend.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1895-04-25
INCENDIARIES.
BY
FIREBUGs' WORK IN A PENN
SYLVANIA TOWN.

Business Portion OF Duquesne borough
Destroyed by Flames Early Yesterday
Morning Residence Blown Up by by
Mantle.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1895-04-25

Or. Prices Cream Baking Powder
Worlds Fair Highest MedsI and Diplom=.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1895-04-25

Our physicians in the cbildren's depart
ment have spoken highly of their expert
ence in their outside practice with castoria,
and although we only have among our
medical supplies what is known as regular
products yet we are free to confess that the
merits of Castoria has won us to look with
favor upon it"
UNITED HOSPITAL AND DIsPENsARy,
Boston, Mass.
ALLEN c. SMITH, Pres.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1895-04-25

Company, IT Murray Street New York City.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1895-04-25
WAsnINeroN. ArRm IL. ls95.

Mr.. Cleveland has removed the
last vestige of doubt as to there being
a split in the national democratic
party and has virtually announced
himself to be the candidate Of the sim
gle gold standard wing OF the party
This created no surprise in Washing
ton. Ii has been foreshadowed in
this paper for months past Whether
both wings will insist upon calling
themselves the democratic party, or
the silver democrats will Join the pop
ulists or the Sihley silver party is not
vet plain. Ii will depend largely up
On the effect OF Mr.. Clevelands dee
ia upon the rank and file OF the
democratic party in the south aud
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-02-15

A. Connolly, r. LIE Roy Livingston, Rob't
E. Sullivan, Edmond Mallet, Henry W.
Sohon, Frank p. May. John J. Dermody
Ghas. w Handy. Gregory 1. Ennis, Daniel
Hannah, R. Edward White, j. Frank
White.
Entertainment-Wm. L. Soleau, Edw. ].
Walsh Chas: Z. O'Connor, John ]. Dolan
Jos. A. Burkart, VIM. E. Stewart Cor
nelius T. DAILY, Edw. p. Mast, John Byrne
Music-Paul H Cromelien, VIM. S. Nc
Carthy, Paul F. Cain, Albert ]. Reilly.
Dancing-H. Goldsborough Goddard, Ber-
nard NJ. Bridget, George I. Cox, Leon E.
Albert A. Herbert Oliver, Chas. A Dunn
Rob't c. Howard.
Observation-Disclosures Sohon, NJ d.:
Daniel b. McConb, Edw. Voigt, Maurice
a. Joyce.
Bowling-Albert Schulteis, Anthony F.
Rice, VIM. c. Jacques. Bernard F. Locraft
Harry B. Merritt, F. Edw Mitchell F.
Ambrose Armstrong.
Billiard-Jas. F. Meegan. Rob't E. Bor-
beck, Jonn H. Burch, d. D. s.; Frank c.
Berens. Daniel E. Byrne
Ushers-George T. Cox, chairman; Arthur
/. Clark. Jas. F. Meegan, A. Herbert Oliver
JOS. 1. Griffith and John c. Mclaughlin.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-02-15
Rock Creek r.. II. Employees.

In regard to a published statement indi-
eating that the employees of the Rock Creek
railroad were dissatisfied with the action
of the company relative to their wages for
last week, Mr.. Claude, the superintendent
of the road, said to a Star reporter that
he was not aware of any such condi-
ton as indicated. He had a good force
of men working on the road and he
was proud of them. The company paid
liberal wages, and in the payrolls for the
past week. which had not been made up as
usual, in time for payment on Tuesday,
owing to the extra work occasioned by the
late blizzard, allowance was made for the
time spent by the men on the cars on
Thursday night when the road was blocked
by snow. The men would he paid off to-
morrow, and as far he knew the action
of the company was entirely satisfactory
to the men,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-02-15
Athletic PROGRAM.

The audience, or as great portion Of it
to the gymnasium. where an interesting
athletic program had been prepared by
Prof. Joyce, the athletic instructor. Master
Matt Horn showed proficiency in the mat
ter of fancy club swinging and there was
a scientific sparring bout between Ed Roac h
and John Eckhart, after which Prof.
Joyce and Messrs. F'inngan, Kettler
Hickey, Hughes and Decker went through
a series of difficult exercises on the paral-
lei bars. 1t had been announced that an
exhibition game of basket ball would he
played, and it was, but that feature of the
program proved an enjoyable surprise
The players entered the gymnasium in
the most grotesQue costumes maginable
Some were disguised colored girls, some
as dudes and some of the characters as yet
unnamed. They were divided into two
teams, the Never Sweats'' baing made up
of Paul Hughes, enemys goal: Will Beck
er, right forward; John Pearson left FOR
ward; Joseph Berberich, center; Al Becker,
right back, and John Eckhart, left back.
The opposing team, the "MufTers," COM
prised Carl Mess, enemy's goal; George
McClosky. right forward: Charles Max
well, left forward; Ed Roach, center; Ken
meth O'Connor, right back, and w. Gala
gher left back. Joseph Bauby served as
referee. umpire and scorer. The game was
supplemented with numerous amusing an
tics, and the score was tie, L to 1.
A Fitting Ending.
The balance of the evening was devoted
to dancing, the music being furnished by
the orchestra. Those who did not care for
such amusement inspected the reading
roc ms, made use of the billiard tables and
bowling alleys or rested in the parlor. 1t
was the unanimous opinion that the Car
roll Institute is most proficient as a host.
There will be more receptions espe-
TON fN,,1 10 III log for n
a complete series of other entertainments
has been arranged. The success of the
affair last evening was due to the efforts of
the following committees:
Arrangements-Geor Bogus. John 3.
Brady, James T. Shea.
eception-Nathaniel T. Taylor, Dominic
1. Murphy, Thos. J. Sullivan, +. Francis
Riggs. Francis Miller, George J. May, VIM.
F. Downey, John d. Kinny, Jas. a. Healy,
j. Maury Dove, Jos. B. Connolly. Edward
J. Hannah. Michael 1. Weller, Lawrence
Gardner, jules Boeufve, Frank n. Dever-
eux Newton H. Bowman, Nicholas H.
Shea, Sam. A. Drury, Edw. Kennedy. Thos.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-02-15
Sale of the Inness Pictures,

The third and concluding nights sale Of
the collection of Inness pictures, sold by
order CT the executors of the artist, at
tracted good attendance at Chickering
Hall, New York, last. evening.
There was lively competition for some of
the paintings, and So, $50 was obtained for
eighty works. The amount realized at the
first nights sale was 49, T5;,. The second
night yielded sSa.755, making a grand total
of Sl0S610 for the three nights for $40
works. tine Coming Storm" large can
vas, was Withdrawn, there being no bid at
the price asked, $1,000.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-02-15

The schooner City of Augusta, Capt.
Ames, from Wiscasset Maine, for this city,
has put into harrington bay. n. s., in dis
tress. The vessel is leaking badly. her sails
are blown away and the crew is frostbit-
ten. A hurricane struck the vessel when
100 miles from Georges Shoal, and she was
compelled to run before it. When 1t mod
Grated they were forty miles from Cape
Sable Island At one time the vessel had
nine feet of water in her hold.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-02-15
Associated Press AdIourns.

The board of directors of the Associated
Press at Chicago yesterday, after dsposing
or number of routine matters, adjourned
subject to call. Nearly all the eastern
members left for their homes last evening.
A large number of western and southern
members of the association have also gone
east to attend the meeting Of the National
Publishers Association, which occurs in
New York city in few days.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-02-15
The SealinS Industry.

Information has been received from Vic
to ria, B. c., which shows that far from the
sealing industry being killed by the Boring
sea arbitration decisions, it never was in a
mere flourishing condition than it is today,
and never We're more people engaged in it.
Up to date fifty vessels have sailed, one
half of which are bound for the Japan
coast and the other half will hunt in
British Columbia and Pacific coast waters,
1880 men being already employed in the
i,-fil
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-02-15
District Claims Act Approved.

The act to amend the act entitled an
"Act to provide for the settlement OF all
outstanding claims against the District CT
Columbia and comforting Jurisdiction on
the Court of Claims to hear the same, Gp-
proved June Ii. 1880, was signed by the
President last evening, and 1t is now the
La U of the land
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-02-15
A Possible Cruise on the Const

An interesting rumor obtained circulation
today to the effect that President Cleve-
land after the adjournment of Congress.
will make a cruise along the Atlantic coast
as far south as Florida, as the guest Of his
personal friend, Mr.. E. c. Benedict, in his
steam yacht Oneida, now fitting out at
New FORK for long cruise. No fnforma-
ton on the subject can be obtained at the
White House.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-02-15
AT HOME TO FRIENDS.
Carroll Institute Gives IN Enjoyable
Reception.

The members of the Carroll Institute
were at home last evening to their
friends Of the fair sex and the lat
ter took advantage of the opportu-
nifty in such way that the recep-
ton was a far greater success than was
for a moment anticipated. There was not
a sufficient number of chairs in the insu-
tute building to seat half of those present
hut they enjoyed themselves thoroughly,
nevertheless 4 similar entertainment was
given by the organization in November
last, and it also was n success, but not
near so great the affair of last evening
The entire interior of the building was
profusely decorated with potted palms,
which had been loaned by MeSSrS. Hale,
Saul and Freeman. The walls of the dane
ing hall We're covered by immense Ameri-
can flags, while smaller flags were used in
large numbers for decorating purposes. The
building was also brilliantly lighted.
The first portion OF the evening was de-
voted to an entertainment in the dancing
hall When the institute orchestra, under
the direction of S Minister, opened the eX-
ercises with the popular Carroll Institute
march. the hall was literally packed. At
ter three more musical mum berS Miss Anita
Hendrie and Mr.. Cornelius T. DAILY present.
ed pleasing dramatic sketch, entitled "A
Blanche Mattingly earned an encore, as
did a bass solo by Mr. Bernard Ryan.
Breaking the Ice, comedietta. was
ably interpreted by Mr.. J. Travis Cocker
and Miss Nora Cocker, the next number
being vocal duet 10y Mrs. II. Goldsbor-
ough Goddard and Miss Margaret Blaine
This was followed by a contralto solo by
Miss Margaret Blaine, and the entertain
ment down stairs was brought to a close
with La Gitana' by the orchestra.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-02-15
uccr Admiral Meade Sails.

Rear Admiral Meade has sailed with the
vessels of the North Atlantic squadron
from Martinique for st. Lucia. The Essex
has arrived at Barbados.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-02-15

The proposal OF Messrs. Horn & Cas-
kins to lay vitrified brick and block pave
ments in alleys at % cents per square
yard has been accepted by the Commis-
Sionera.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-10-10

A story is told in the India Rub
Der World" of a meek looking stranger,
with distinctly ministerial air, who
applied for permission to look over a
large rubber factory. He knew nothing
at all about the rubber business, he
said, and after little hesitation he
was admitted.
The superintendent showed him about
in person, and the mans questions and
comments seemed to come from the
densest ignorance. Finally, when the
grinding room was reached, he fingered
a little, and asked, in a hesitating way !:
Couldn't | have a specimen of that
curious stuff for my cabinet?i
Certainly" replied the superin-
tendent, although it was a compound
the secret Of which was worth thou
sands of dollars; certainly, cut off as
much as you wish. y
With eager steps the visitor ap-
preached the roll of gum, took ont his
knife, wet the blade in his mouth,
and
Stop right where you arev' said
the superintendent, laying a heavy
hand upon the stranger. "You are a
fraud and thief. You didn't learn
in a pulpit that a dry knife won't cut
rubber "
So saying, he showed the imposter
to the door, and the secret was still
safe.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-10-10

During the past summer the water in
the Delaware river has been brackish at
high tide sometimes as far up as the
mouth OF the Schuylkill, and the salt
water has been very perceptible in the
Christiana, and in the Brandywine to
the head Of Underwater. This is a con-
dition that was never known before, as
far as can be ascertained. In former
years it was an uncommon thing for the
water to get salt to Chester, and salt
water in the local commercial streams
was almost unheard of.
The presence of salt water is being
complained of by steamboat men and
mill owners who use the water for steam
purposes. 1t is playing havoc with
their boilers. Several river men were
seen by a reporter of 1.-The Gazette"
Wednesday, and all agreed that it was an
unusual condition, and one that is very
bad on them.
Capt. Chase of the New Jersey and
Wilmington ferryboat Ulrica informed
the reporter that it made difference
of about 10 minutes in the time CON
sumed in crossing the river, for the
reason that the boat cannot run up to
its usual speed. The boilers of the
Ulrica can carry 120 pounds of steam
that is the capacity-but with the
brackish water they cannot carry more
than 80 pounds. The salt makes the
water foam, and with a high pressure
OF steam as soon as the throttle is
thrown open the water is forced from
the crown sheet in the boiler to the
cylinders of the engine, and with the
crown sheet uncovered it is liable to
ht.r ha mi tnt
by the water in the cylinders But
there is no danger as long as the pres
sure is kept down and the throttle is
not thrown wide open, and this all
marine engineers hereabouts have
and do not run up to the full capacity.
Several tugboat men were seen and
all agreed as to the condition of affairs
Those who run up as far as Philadel-
phia refrain from taking water about
water when possible from the river at
Philadelphia, where it is better fit to
use.
The steamboats, and tugboats on
which there are condensers are not af-
fecteu, but all prefer fresh water where
il is available.
There are very few local manufac-
turers who pump water for the boilers
from the Christiana, and consequently
there is little damage or complaint in
that direction. Most of the manufac-
tufers use city water, which, as is vel
known, is obtained from the pure spring
waters of the Brandywine, and is per
fectly harmless. But there are few
who use the water in the Christianf
and they find that the water at times i.
unfit for use in the boilers.
The presence of salt water is easily
explained. There has been but little
rain during the summer, and the watel
in the streams comes at high tide from
the ocean,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-10-10

JIG. Black, Democrat, at a special
Congressional election held in the
Tenth district of Georgia Wednesday,
defeated Thomas r. Watson, Populist,
by 2, 600 votes.
Two of 10 merchants under arrest for
arson in Montreal have made confes-
sion, duplicating number of mer
chants both in Montreal and outside
and revealing the conspiracy, which
has been on foot for the last 10 years.
A fire in Cambridge, o., Wednesday
morning, destroyed the Linden Hotel
Taylor block, Memorial Hall, Carlisle
and Grimes store and other buildings,
causing loss estimated at nearly
5000, 600. Frank Law, aged %, persisted
in one of the buildings.
The steamer Lakme, which has
reached San Francisco from Heraehc
Island, brings news Of the total loss Of
the whaling bark Treton, which put
in two years in the Polar circle, and,
after battling ice foes and heavy seas,
went topieces on her homeward voyage.
All hands were saved.
A freight wreck occurred on the Bal.
timore ~ Ohio Southwestern railroad,
near ChilliGothe, o., Tuesday week,
Forty cars were piled so feet high, anc
10 cars loaded with furniture and Goa
were totally destroyed, as was one On
CINE. The bridge was badly damaged
by fire. The loss is estimated a
10000. No one was injured.
Springfield, ILL.,, has been selected a.
the location of big agricultural i'm
plement factory to be established by
corporation composed of members O
Patrons Of Husbandry in - differen
States. The factory will be in opera
tion by next spring, The corporation
begins with capital stock of 300, 600
which will be doubled next year.