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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1895-11-07
MAYOR PINGREE IN A WRECK.

Detroit, Mich. Nov. IA Detroit
trolley car running at high speed
jumped a curve and crashed into a
house. The conductor was severely
injured. Mayor Pingree and Con-
gresham Corliss We're thrown down
and somewhat battered, but not seri-
ously.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1895-11-07
A SWEET BRIDE SHE
MISS VANDERBILT A SIMPLE,
UNSPOILED GIRL.
HER MARRIAGE THIS WEEK

The Bridal Gown Said to be the Rich
est of the Kind Ever Constructed
4 Dover Of $4,000, OO0-Arrange-
ments Made for a Magnificent
Wedding.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1895-11-07

The groom. Charles Richard John
Spencer Churchill, the ninth duke of
Marlborough, will be twenty -four
Years Old on November IS. He at
tanned his majority four days after his
father the late duke, died. In addi-
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1895-11-07
AN ARTISTS BRIDE
GIBSON DRAWS A TRUE AMERI-
CAN WIFE.


Notable Nuptials at Bridal
Gown of Ivory Satin-Young Cou-
pie Go on an Extended European
Tour-The Season to be Spent in
London.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1895-11-07

Miss Vanderbilt. who is the daugh-
ter of ". K. Vanderbilt was named
Consuelo after the duchess Of Man
chester. who was Miss Yznaga, and
an intimate friend Of Mrs. W. X. Van
derbilt. The Yznagas are famous in
at least two divorce cases. She is
eighteen years old. strilIugly tall, a
dark brunette with black hair and
eyes and very rich coloring. Her face
is small, and she is decidedly Japan
csc in type. She is very slight, but
carries herself we'll, and will he a
very handsome woman. She has IN
usual sweetness and charm of man
ner. She is as yet a thoroughly sweet
and unSpoiled girl She dresses very
simply, generally in white, of crepon
or muslin. and her only ornament is
usually a red rose or carnat ion in her
black hair. She has been educated al
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1895-11-07

tion to being duke Of Marlborough, lie
IS the marquis of Biandf ORD, and will
be until he is the father Of a son, who
will assume that title by courtesy.
He is also the earl of Marlborough.
earl of Sunderland, Baron Spencer of
WOrmleig'hton, Baron Churchill of
Sandrige, prince of the holy Roman
empire and prince OF Mindelheim, in
Suabia. Like his father, he is some
what below the average size, and
slender, with a SalloW complexion, a
high forehead, acquiline nose and dark
brown hair. He has 4 light muStlche,
and his favolite attitude in cony ersa-
tion is to stand with his arms crossed
on his breast and one hand Stroking
his chin. He went to Cambridge,
where he did fairly we'll as a student.
He plays polo and cricket, the latter
with great precision and accuracy of
style. He is a bold horSeman as we'll
and rides a wheel skilfully. History
Is his favorite study, while for mathe-
MATES he entertainS a strong dislike
He has already sat in the house Of
lords and begun to takesan active part
in politics. He has written a maga-
zine article or two. which, it is only
fair to say, We're. following the pre-
vailing magazine fashion. accepted
more for the name than the matter.
His father, the duke of Marlborough.
took for his second wife Mrs. HamerS-
ley. of New York. formerly Miss
Lille Price. of Troy. \. Y, who is
now the wife of Lord Charles Beres-
ford. She is very rich. The late Lord
| Randolph Churchill. the present
! dukes uncle. also married an Ameri-
can, Miss Jennie Jerome. daughter OF
/ Leonard W. Jerome. of New York
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-29
MUCH WORSE THAN STATED
  The Devastation Caused by the Bursting of that Reservoir. LIFE-LOSS IN THE HUNDREDS
Thirty or More of the Dripping Victims Buried
 Yesterday.
THE EPlNAL VALLEY IS A M0RASS.
Years As the Flood Swept Down the Valley Many Timbers Added
 to Its Awful Impetus.

Paris, April 2S.--Reports of the devas- tation caused by the bursting of the reservoir at Bouzey yesterday have been received from Epinal hourly this after noon. The loss of life is far beyond the first estimates. About 130 deaths are now known to have been caused by the flood and the loss may grow, as in tine confusion and ruin it has been impossi- ble to account for scores of persons who are missing.
 The search for dead bodies is still in progress. Thirty or more of the dead were buried today. The villages and peasant farms in the path of the flood are strewn with the wrecks of buildings and are covered with heavy layers of mud. More than 200 families are home less and destitute. M. Leigues, minister of the interior, has gone with staff of officials to the afflicted district to dis tribute money among the needy. Most of the towns near Epinal have sent food and clothing to the destitute suf- ferers. A large part of the valley is lit tie more than a morass, with timbers and uprooted trees protruding from the mud. The soldiers who are looking for bodies make only slow progress, as the work of digging in the debris is nec- essarily slow.
 Much damage was done to the villages at some distance from the dam. As the flood swept down the valley it gathered an immense quantity of timebers and tree trunks, which were thrown against the buildings in the lower neighborhoods For the same reason the number of deaths in the lower villages was disproportionately great and more bodies were mang1ed than at points nearer the dam.
 Part of the Bouzey tavern was found today on the bank of the Moselle, eleven miles distant The reservoir is now empty For several days it had been above the normal level. The exact cause of the break is not known. Some think the defect was in the plan of the structure which was vertical. Others assert that the dam, though originally strong, had been cracked for years. The truth may not be determined until the official in quiry.
 Fifty thousand persons visited today the scenes of dessolation in the Avierc valley. The little Avierc brook, which ordinarily is but feet wide, has been converted into lake a mile and a half broad. Soldiers and workingmen in the department of the roads are buryinp cattle and sheep as rapidly as possible to prevent disease. Hundreds of carcasses were put under ground today.
 The masonry on the Bouzey dam was begun in 1879 and finished in 1884 It was strengthened in 1889. The dam was $50 yards long, 66 feet high and the same thickness at the base. It was built against vertical rock and on sandstone
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-29
THIS MAKES SIX.
ANOTHER NEGRO LYNCHED IN BUTLER,
And He Is Thought to Be the One Who Mur- dered Murphy-State Capital
 News Notes
Age-Herald Bureau,
Montgomery, April 2S,

Montgomery, April 28.
 News reached here today to the effect that another negro was found hanging to tree by Sheriff Bargainer of Butler county in the neighborhood where the five negroes were lynched last Sunday. It is thought that this is the negro that escaped from the mob and the one that struck the blow which killed Watts Mur- phy. The news was brought in by a pas senger from Greenville, who stated that the information was given him by the sheriff.
 Lester A. Smith. chief clerk of the ag- ricultural department, left for his home near Athens yesterday, suffering severe ly with a swollen arm, which dfsa bles him at present from work.
 Hon. Hector D. Lane, who was severe ly hurt by fall few days ago, is inn proving. This leaves the office in charge of Maj. T. J. Key, who has had much ex- perience in the commissioners office.
 Thirty-three converts were received into the Court Street Methodist church this morning. Rev. MT. Dickinson. ;a young minister of much ability and en- thusiasm, gave them the right hand of fellowship
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-29
SETTLED IN SHORT ORDER. The Differences Between Employer and
 Employes at Baltimore.

Baltimore, April 2S.-Three hundred men employed at Tysons Chrome works went on strike yesterday afternoon be- cause their employers refused to grant an increase of 10 per cent in wages. MT. Jesse Tyson, president of the works, subsequently, listened to the demands of the men and granted the increase. The men will return to work tomorrow on the new scale.
 When the Wilson bill was passed the wages of the employees were cut 10 per cent. The employees claim that instead of the Wilson bill having an injurious eff feet on business, it has increased con- siderably under the new tariff act. and
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-29
SANGER'S BROTHER SLAIN.
The Bicyclist Says That the Tragedy Is the Continuation of Family Feud- The
 Particulars.

Milwaukee, April 2S.-Robert Lus- comb, ex-assistant city attorney and one of the best known lawyers in the city, just before midnight last night shot and killed his brother-in-law, Emil A. Sam ger, president of the c. M Sanger Sons company and brother of Walter c. San ger, the bicycle record breaker, at the home of Samuel D. Luscomb, the father of Mrs Sanger, at No. 1052 Grand ave- nue.
 The murder grew out of family feud resulting from litigation in which the Sanger family recently became involved owing to the failure of the Casper M. Sanger Mining company and because Sanger treated his wife brutally. San gers wife, who is a sister of Luscomb, last evening went to the house of her parents for shelter, claiming that her husband was ill-treating her.
 At AS yesterday Sanger went to the house and demanded admission. He was refused, and thereupon tried to batter down the door, Luscomb seized his shot gun and fired one shot through the glass plate door. The charge entered Sanger's head, killing him instantly. Luscomb jumped out of the window and gave him. self up to an officer who was passing the house on his beat. Luscomb was taken to the Central police station and locked up. His friends are confident of his ac- quittal.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-29
Burglar Mosser Arrested.

Columbus. Ga, April 2S-Today A. J. Messer, who was arrested in this city by deputy marshal on a charge of bur glarizing the postoffice at Delwood Fla, some months ago, got off with consider able cash and a large number of stamps About six weeks ago he was traced to this city with his wife, but his exact whereabouts could not be discovered un- til a'few days since. The Florida author ities were notified and an officer arrived here today with the proper papers. He was arrested and will be carried to Dell wood tomorrow. He had been driving a dray here for some time His wife left for Dellwood after his arrest
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-29
MACE0 IS ALIVE,
BUT STORIES ABOUT HIM CONFLICT.
One Is That He Is Retreating, Another That He Has Offered to Sell Out Spanish
 Officer Executed.

Santiago de Cuba, April 22, via Key West, Fla, April 2S.-(From the Staff Correspondent of the United Press.)- The report that the body of the man found in the woods near Guantanamo is Maceo is not confirmed, and is discred- ited here.
 There has been no serious engagement since the arrival of Campos. Eight hum dred soldiers of Spain landed today. The troops were sent to reinforce the detach- ments at the railroad towns of Dos Cam inos and San Luis. The latter place is the terminus of the road The troops are building triangular forts of blanks filled with earth. The insurgents are numerous in the vicinity. The troops en- tered the cabins of the plantation near San Luis and smashed the crockery and furniture The inmates fled to the woods General LaChambre, ordered to Manza- nillo has returned. The insurgents have removed the gunpowder and dynamite
 in the iron mines near here, the prop erty of an American company. The government censorship of telegraph and newspapers is more rigid. The wires to the interior are still down. Ten Cubans left the city Sunday to join the insur- gents.
 General Maceo is retreating from Jara- cueca to the Donvella mountains. Gov ernment troops are in pursuit. He has issued long address, pleading the jus tice of the insurgent cause and calling upon all Cubans to throw off the Spanish yoke.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-29
THE CANARD FEVER IS RAGING
he Governments Change of Front Toward
 Japan Is Sill Unexplained.
EVEN THE WlSEACRES ARE GUESSING.
TOT Has Placed the German Squadron in the Pacific Under tho Russian Admiral Will Raise Breeze.

Berlin, April 2S.--On May 3 municipal delegates from all parts of Germany will meet here to protest against the pro- posal to curtail freedom of speech and the rights of public meeting and the press. This convention will be an im- posing affair. Among those who signed the call for 1t are the mayors of Berlin and Breslau, the presidents of the nu- nlcipal councils in Frankfort-on-the- Main, Carlsruhe, Danstzig, Munich. Kiel, Stuttgart, Posen and Halle.
 Some $50 sailors and marines went on a special train from Kiel to Wilhelms Haven Friday and yesterday embarked on the ironclad Kaiser for China.
 rumor abroad yesterday was that Emperor William had sent the czar telegram putting the German squadron in the Pacific. under the command of the Russian admiral, Irtoff. The rumor seems incredible. Such a course would cause an uproar throughout the German army and navy. It is significant of the general confusion here that rumors equally startling are circulated almost daily.
 The changes in Germany's foreign pol icy are so sudden and astonishing that even the men supposed to belong to the inner political circle are often at a loss Tor eXplanatOnS. The change or lFOnI toward Japan is still unexplained. The official and semi-official newspapers are kept busy denying false reports, but they fail to give any clue to the true policy adopted by the government. The viru- lence of the. canard fever was shown clearly yesterday when the government found 1t expedient to deny the report that the Greek iron-clad taking part in the Keil fetes would be seized for the benefit of Greeces German creditors.
 It is announced officially that Germans going abroad to live temporarily or per manently without having done military service need not expect hereafter to get marriage permits from the government.
 The emperor's astonishing changes of his present and past plans have earned for him the new nickname of Wilhelm der Ploetz Liche' William the Sudden). His latest speech for the army is that four instead of two army corps, besides two cavalry divisions, shall take part in the great maneuvers before Emperor Franz Joseph in the Stettin district. The change is supposed to be due to his wish to show the Austrian emperor more troops than were assembled before the German sovereign at GuenS in 1893.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-29
HIS MONEY TALKS,
BUT HIS WORDS EQUALLY INSPIRE.
Hon. John I. MiIner, Enclosing Substantial Check to Chairman London, Writes
 Forcible, Timely Letter.
To the Age-Herald:

To the Age-Herald:
 It is with the utmost satisfaction that I send you the enclosed letter from Hon. John T. Miner which I received today, on account of the liberal contribution en- closed, which is our first tangible step. but especially for the wise and patriotic views Colonel Miner expresses.
 Every one recognizes in Colonel Milner one of the wisest and most prudent men in Alabama, whose foresight has been demonstrated in this section beyond question. Colonel Milner is again practical pioneer in this contribution to bring the wonderful wealth of Alabama to the attention of the world.
 Practical in all things, Colonel Milner puts his contribution on the true ground his conviction that it will result in large pecuniary benefit to the state and to each individual contributor. If our people will only take this view of the matter, which is the view entertained by the wisest and most successful business men in the com munity there would be no question about raising sum which would secure a cred itable display for Alabama at the Atlanta exhibition, which would secure us actual returns in money many times the sum contributed ALEX T. LONDON.
 Chairman subcommittee.
 April 2S, 1895.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-29
The Letter.

New Castle, Ala, April 27, 1895. A. T. London, Esq, Chairman, Blrming-
 My Dear Sir: Enclosed please find my check for $250 for the Atlanta exposi- tion I was very much mortified at the failure of the legislature to make an ap- propriation. I did not meet a single member of the senate who did not favor an appropriation. There seemed to be a general understanding that the money would come out of the agricultural de- partment. The low price of cotton and the evident shortage in the tag tax col lections for 1895 rendered this entirely impracticable. It was too late in the session when this was found out to pass bill for special appropriation from the treasury. An effort was made by Colonel John, one of our representa- tives,,a the last moment, but 1t failed because the other plan had been general ly accepted.
 For nearly fifty years have been ac- lively engaged in the effort to develop this section of Alabama. I have wit messed its growth in every and all of its phases. It has been wondrous and won- derful. Nothing in the worlds history, so far as 1 know, has ever exceeded 1t. This county in thirty-seyen years has grown in wealth from $500,000 as a total to over 40,000. 900. 'Tis true the last four years has made most of us who have in- vested here a little blue; but only look back ten years and see what we have done and in the panic how the great industries have weathered the storm! We have here the real elements of wealth, which need only capital and la Dor to keep up and continue the pros- perity already made. A few of us have by continued effort brought what is here here, and by continued effort of the many good men and women we have here now this district will continue to grow greater
 Atlanta presents to us an opportunity that in my judgment, will do more to aid in the good work than any other thing possible.
 We did not go to Chicago, for which I, perhaps, more than any other man, am to blame; but we had good and suffi- cient reason for that. There is no ex- cuse for far-seeing and intelligent community like ours not going to At lanta in the best possible shape I feel like I will get back my small contribu- tion with compound interest in less than year, and so will every contributor in Jefferson county. We can't afford to stay away. Yours truly,
 JOHN T MIT,NER
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-29
WILL BE A CLOSE CALL.
A Division Imminent, Which Will Put the
 Question of Confidence.

London, April 2S.-Sir William liar court, chancellor of the exchequer, will move in the house of commons tomorrow that the rest of the session be devoted entirely to business. Henry Seton Karr, conservative for St. Helen, will propose an amendment directly negativing the motion, thus virtually putting the ques- tion of confidence. A very close division, probably the closest since the last gen eral election, is expected All parties are rallying their forces, and urgent whips and telegraphic summons have been sent in every direction to members.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-29
MT. Bayard's Request Refused.

London April 2S.-Advices received from Managua state that the excitement throughout Nicaragua increases.
 Great disappointment is expressed at the failure of the United States to se- cure some modification of Great Brit aims terms.
 While the conservative course pursued by the Washington government was fully expected by President Zelaya and his cabinet, in view of the information furnished to them by the Nicaraguan minister at Washington the people gen. orally believed the United States would interfere.
 The Nicaraguan government is exert ing itself to restrain the populace. No indication has yet been given of an inn mediate intention to pay the indemnity, although the continued occupation of Corinto must sooner or later prove very embarrassing to Nicaragua.
 MT. Bayard's request for a brief re- spite, in order that Nicaragua might pay the indemnity in London, it is stated here, was refused by Lord Kimberly. Had this respite been granted Nicaragua would have borrowed the money in New York to settle the British demand.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-29
OUR CRACK CRUISER,
The Columbia, With Half Boiler Power, Beats
 the Record

New York, April 23.-The United States cruisers New York and Columbia arrived here today from Key West, Fla, after a cruise around the West h. dies, and dropped anchor into the North river. Admiral Meade, who commanded the squadron during it's cruise has his quarters on board the New York
 As soon as the vessels dropped anchor Captain Sumner, commander of the Co., lumbia got into his launch and went to the New York to report to the admiral. Afterwards in his room he spoke of his cruise south. Assistant-Secretary of the Navy McAdoo remained on the Colum- bia during it's entire trip, and was still on board today.
 Captain Sumner said he was greatly pleased with the working of the Colum- bia.
 By a consumption of sixty-eight tons of coal day" he said, we made from eleven to twelve knots an hour. We went at half boiler power, and used only two screws, disconnecting the center one. I don't believe we stand in need of any repairs of consequence after our cruise. We can go to Europe without any extensive alterations or repairs.
 "The health of all on board now is good. When we were at Colon and the neighborhood number of men were at tackled by fever, and we had to send them home.
 '"The Columbia behaved beautifully. and I feel proud of her. She rides easily and is very comfortable"
 All the officers were loud in their praises of the Columbia.
 They said she broke the record of time from New York to Kingston, Jamaica, and did 1t while running under one-half boiler pressure. For the last nine hours the power was increased to five-eighths, and the vessel then averaged 171a knots. She made the run from here to Kingston in. three days and twenty-three hours, according to the log. That beats the best run by several hours. An average of fourteen knots was made with only two of her three screws on the way down. It is said that the Columbia and the New York will be ordered to Europe shortly to take part in the celebration of Keil
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-29
"Time to Begin Business"

Eondon April 2S.-The Standard Will say tomorrow:
 "President Zelaya has played his game We tolerated the exhibition, but now 1t Is time to begin business. He reckoned upon our humanity and natural reluc- tance to employ strength against state unable to protect itself, but the Mica raguans surely understand or must be taught that the farce is becoming tire some. They cannot longer presume upon their insigniicance. They must yield at once or take the consequences.'
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-29
ZELAYA SEEMS P0WERLESS
And May Go Down Before the Wave of Popular
 Wrath.
BRITISH CONSUL TO GET HIS PASSPORT
Is the Rumor-An Armed Force to Be Sent to Subdue the Governor of the Mos quito Territory-The London
 Standard Brutally Frank.

Colon, April 2S.-The last advices from Corinto are that the opposition to Presi- dent Zelaya threatens to start move ment to overthrow his administration. The governor of the Mosquito territory refuses to resign. An armed force will be sent to subdue him. It is reported that the British consul at Managua will re- ceive his passport from the government.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-29
Official Dispatch to pr. G Guzman.

Washington, April 2S.-Dr. Guzman, the Nicaraguan minister this evening, in reply to a cable dispatch asking for specific information as to the position of affairs, received from MT. Manuel Mu- tus, secretary of foreign affairs, an offi- cial dispatch stating that the British were still in control of the city; that the British were flying their flag over the custom house; that the Nicara guan flag had been withdrawn from all the public places; that all the national authorities had deserted the town, and that Corinto at present was practically British pos session.