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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-10-08

ger Of such course and 60 realize that the
public will pay to see meritorious works
presented by a capable organization at
reasonable prices Mr. Owen has there
fore got together an excellent company
which presents the Shakespearean and 9TH
or standard dramas. His success has al
ready induced others to enter the same
field, and the ultimate effect cannot fail to
be Of advantage to tho American stage.
Mr. Owen although a young man, has
had an extended experience behind the
footlights He Is about 81 years OF age
and made his professional debut IA years
ago with the late Frank s. Chanfrau, who
was famous for his impersonation of the
titular role OF Kit, the Arkansaw Traveller.
Then he was with Daniel Bandman. where
he had frequent opportunities to take his
stars place. He was next member OF
Rhea's company as juvenile leading man.
Louis Morrison, the famous Mephis-
topheles, engaged Mr.. Owen TO play Faust
In his great production Of that play. One
night Morrison was stricken with illness,
and Owen was obliged 10 play Mephis-
topheles at short notice. So we'll did he
acquit himself that Morrison sent him out
at the head of No. 2 company.
Since that time Owen has been men,
ber of the Julia Marlowe company and
others Of equal prominence. But the ex-
perience was not sufficiently varied to suit
his ideas, and he therefore connected him
self with the permanent stock organization
which bears his name Owen Is one OF
the younger generation OF actors who Is
certain TO become famous His methods
are clean cut and Legitimate, he Is tire
less worker, and he is satisfied with moth
ing less good than the best
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-10-08

Tho demand for spaces for tho coming
tyclc show t1 bo held under the auspices
Of the board of trade an the Grand Central
palace, New York, Ia likely to exceed the
supply.
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rRoWN DEFEATED.
Didn't sccrc al All Against the Sens
OF Ell.

Didn't Sccrc al All Against The Sens
Of Ell.
Yalc and Brown were both surprised
yesterooy afternoon. brown went to
New Haven with an idea of defeating the
blue. Yale went into the game very
dubious OF her strength and expecting
Brown 10 score. Brown got within five
yards OF Iale's line, but 10 farther. Yale
PLAYED a game that showed an improve
ment Of at least 20 per cent. over her
game with Am herst one week ago.
Chadwick was back In the line for the
first time and his work was splendid.
Van Every, a scientific senior, who has
not Ilayed since his freshman year,
proved find st hslfback, and Louis
Bnkey's work at full was brilliant, both
in point Of ground and gaining in kick
ing. His kicking yesterday was worthy
Of a veteran fullback. Yale gained half
her grouna by Hinksy's kicks down the
field. The Yale ends followed them
closely and downed the catcher in his
tracks.
Brown gained most OF her ground by
round-the-end plays, and twice worked
the criss-cross for good gains.
Brown chose the wind, and after the
kick-off carried the ball by straight, hard
plunges into the YsleI center, up to
Yale's 35-yard line, where she was com
pslled to kick. Hinkey got the ball and
advanced IT 20 yards before he was
downed. He and Hull then exhanged
kicks, with the result that Hinkcy kicked
the ball to Browns 40-yard line where
Yales ends got the ball. BY hard rushes
Yale advanced 10 yards, and then Chad
wick opened a way for Hinkey and the
latter landed the leather within three
yards of Browns goal line. Rodgers on
the next play broke Browns line and
scored. Hinkey kicked the goal.
Hinkey stopped Browns kickoff and
gained 20 yards before he was downed.
Yale then advanced the ball 10 yards oy
center of line rushes, but lost it on
downs. Fultz on Browns FIRST play
gained Is yards on a criss.cross around
Yale's left and by 25 yards gain around
the right emo landed he leather within
i've yards of Yale's line.
Brown was stopped on downs, and
Hinkey kicked down to the center of
the field. where the play was fast and hard
for several minutes before Yale began a
series OF rusbes that left the bsli within
one foot of Browns goal line, when time
was called.
On the third play after the kick of
Benjamin went around the right end
for 20 yards. Van Every made n good
advance, and Rodgers crossed the line
with the ball. Hinkey kicked the goal.
Brown scarcely got into Yale's territory
again. Hard rusbes through she tackles
and ends by Van Every soon enabled the
latter 10 score Yale'r third touchdown.
Yale had almost repeated this perform
snce, and had the ball on Browns
three-yard line when time was called.
Perhaps the most disappointed msn on
the field was w. s. Thayer, a former Yale
substitute, who has coached Brown and
was confident the Providence team would
win. The summary:
VAN npnuN
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PROVIDENCE DIVISION.
Corrected to Oct. 4, issa

Corrected to Oct. 4. lssi
BOSTON =, |, -: :sss: sss ',ss ~. ssss
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2. m. RETURNINo-Leave BOSTON from PARK
sasare Station bi2i0a s,sa sisO. $500. ciO'Oa
io;oA loiie a. m l2is6, i;o3 ASA 500. s;ii
80. o:v. biaa 7;0o. Sls. Ii;is D. m sun
oays,,oiz z;va ds;lo. sis a m' i2ils s,0a 4ila
ATfLEBoRo-bilo. $3.50. $50. 7.o2. s,o2 $40. s,oi
loiox. llito n. m; l2;0l t2.s0. 2.O4, $3.50, 4s02
fsf0 es02 $50 7:l0 s:i0. 1910 1l:iO r. IN
sundays to s;bo. $3.50. sii0 q. m. ~ 40, 5.45
f:l0 Bii0. e!l0. 7a,p. IN.
NORTH ATrLBBoRO and PLAINvILLE- 40
$50 l;so M 4:so t;iO llii1 D. m
wAMPuM. WRENTHAM. NORWOOD CENTRAL.
NORWOOD and DEDHAM-ssf1 s;t0. llii0
IN: 800, y. M Sundays. 3i45, D. m.
MANsFIELD - oa:+0. Q. So. :0a/ s:0l 9:02, lQ:Ol,
a. m, H:02 2:0L a;02. 60a 7il0, $40 10 10 d. ni
sundsys-bsi4o. $500. $780, a. MT Igiio aiio.
Fitohbarr and way stations. $50. A. m; i2oa and
t;Oz y. IN.
Lowell and way stations. $3.50 a. m, is:ol. aos pm
Taunton ana New Bedfora, ESQ., $40 a IN.
R:40; s;40. 40. CO. 1910 y. m Sundays
$3.50 a. m. and 600, "a &C o. IN (Taunton only)
bddlo6oro $50 silo q m; R;i0, sssQ 4ii0 d 40
p. IN Sundays 7;t0 y. IN.
Plymouth. $780, a mt 1880, $40 p. N
POINTS on Cape God. 6;io a. M 2.so. 3aD
Cottage City. Gto, io,o2, a. IN.
EAntucket 6s4o ioio7 ~ M
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sTONINGTON DIVISION.

Trains leave PROVIDENCE as follows for
NEW YoRK-ai;i2 bi :2J q m. daily. sos (Local
kxp l0:g6 6feIp.s ell ioI liimitedL IL 500 q IN.
2iO9 t;Oi, idaily). $500 y. m. daily.
NEW YORK. via stonington Line-7.OS and
si7 p m. daily except sunday.
PHILADELPHIA. BALTIMORE and WASHING
TON via Harlem Riysr-i0;so A. m. siI7 y. "A.
(dailyi
NEW KAvEN-a al ia. bi i23 a. m. texp. daily siOl
moHeap is'Ss .s1p.: Zoe siiieh iis,tsdj' IL ;Vs m.
daily. suT (exp. daily p m
NEW LoSDoG--at;l2 ei :2S a. m. daily ex2..l 6;4l
tsccom.L s:0Stloc. exp 1000 (EIpressl 1910
local exp.L oiiiol (iimitedJ, IL 'Os a. m (exp,
l;20 accom- 9;0s lexp.L 4;Oi texpress
daily) slS (acoom. 6i9 y. m (exp. dailyL
san y. m 'exp. daily. $500 a. m. (accom-
sundays onlyJ s:n y m accom-. Sundays
fnlyl.
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Score, YAle IS. Touchdowns. Rodgers
2, Vsn Every. Goals from touchdowns,
l.. Hinkcy 3. Umpire, e. Dewitt OF Yale.
Referee, Weeks OF Brown. Linesmen,
Watson OF Brown, Hull of New Haven.
Time. 15-mipute halves. Attendance,
1900
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-10-08

Thomas q. Fsnnell OF ElmIra. N. Y.
has been chosen 20 captain the Cornell
University track team. lie succeeds Cap.
tain "Jeck" Bowen, the sprinter, who
was reelected last spring, but who did
rot return to the an iversiiy this fall.
Fennell is q graduate sindent in the
College Of Law. lie has played on the
football team at centre rush and foil.
back. An injury 10 his knee last season
hes compelled him to give up active
football playing, although he assists
Captain Beachsm In coaching. lie was
also Q member OF the Cornell Henley
crew, ana had done well ss n hammer
thrower. tie is q flne all.around athlete.
rzoeRrss OF oHnss TOURNEY.
Tho f3ird round OF the Internsii Jnsl
Chsss Masters Tournament was played
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-10-08

NEW YORK, new HAVEN AND
HARTFORD RAILROAD.
OLD COLONY SYSTEM.

Time tables giving full Information
rs to local and through train service
may be obtained at Providence Sta-
tion and stations below.
TRAIN SERVICE FROM PROVIDENCE,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-10-08
FIFTH WARD
Republican Parade and Flag Raising,
tuesday, Oct. 3, 1896.

The Republican Club OF the Fifth Ward will
raise q Mckinney q Hobart flag at Trinity
square, Tuesday evening, Ict Is at $50 o'clock
Prominent speakers have been engaged for the
occasion. Music by full National Band. Club
will turn out IN full uniform. with torches, etc.
INVITATION.
All Republican clubs and rsanzations in our city
ad io ming cities or towns are earnestl in vited
to Join with us In making this demonstr Ton cSm
mendable one. Presidents and secretaries OF clubs
will please notify undersigned at once of accept.
ance Of This invitation. Formation OF parade and
line OF march given later For the committee,
7. w. WATERWAYS, sec'y, 10 Cove 81
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-08-29
WAS WHEAT CORNEREDq

Unexpected Advance of Nearly Five Cents
in Half an Hour at st. Louis.
ST. LOUIS, Aug. 24.-Consid BILE eX-
element in the wheat pit on change
Saturday was caused by a sensational
advance in the price of August wheat.
The advance came about half an hour
before the close, and as soon as the
figures were posted on the exchange
blackboard the bears became panic
stricken Everybody wanted to buy
August wheat, but there was no
August wheat for sale. The Au-
gust option at one time Friday sold at
6114 cents Saturday closed at &c
cents bid, but even at that price there
was none for sale. Some of the best
Informed men on change were of the
opinion that the present advance is
not mere squirt, but a healthy reac-
ton from abnormal conditions and
that higher prices will be reached and
sustained. In support of their belief
they point to the fact that hardly any
surplus was carried over from last
year; that the crops are not banning
out well and that good wheat is being
snapped up as fast as it appears.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-08-29
KNIGHTS OF PYrHlAs.
Annual Report Shows the Order to Be II
Good SHAPE Despite Adversities.

Annual Report Shows the Order to Be In
Good Shape Despite Adversities.
CLEVELAND, O., Aug. 25.-There were
hundreds of arrivals yesterday and to-
day of Knights of Pythias for the 18th
biennial session of the supreme lodge
and the national encampment of the
pythians and related organizations.
Supreme Chancellor Richie in his
report dwells on the fact that despite
the business stagnation the order has
made a remarkable showing. There
were losses of mem 6ership on account
of the German ritual and Roman Cath
Ollie questions and because of the strict
wedding out of delinquents, but the
order is declared never on so safe
basis now. The receipts for 1894
were $4,000. 295 and for 1895, 81, O32, sos,
total for the two years of Sc, 053, 900
The subordinate lodge assets De-
cember 81, 1898, were S7,o6s, O54 and
December 81, 1895, 5000. I'll. showing
an increase in the past two years
of $942.627. The expenditures for re-
lief in 1894 were 81, 243, 67s and in 1895,
81. ESQ, o69; total, s., 494. 374, an increase
during the past two years of Sis, 900
The mum Der of subordinate lodges on
December 81, 1898, was 5,99S and De-
cember 81, 1895, 6, 494, an increase in
the two years of 1876 The number of
members December 81, 1898, was 443,
els; Decem Der 81, 1894, 464, $50, making
net gain of 2O,924. The number of
limitations during the years 1894
and 1895 was iO3. 1872. The chan
cellor takes a pronounced stand
against propositions to extend
the order to other countries and
refers temporarily to the Withdrawals
of Catholics because of the pope's de-
cree. The states in which the greatest
gains were made were: Ohio, 3, $50;
Illinois, 3.317; Indiana, 2.757; Iowa,
2, 265; Massachusetts, 1919; Missouri,
1912; North Carolina, 1,4O4; Maine,
1, 314; Texas. 1919. There was a loss
of 2,S07 in Kansas and 54,166 in Penn
sylvania. There are gains in 3S states
and territories and loss in It,
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-08-29

his chief on the question of party
policy and his desire not to embarrass
the president at such a time. Beyond
the question of his conception of his
party loyalty in acquiescine in the
will of the majority, Mr.. Smith, during
his campaign for the gold standard
in Georgia against ex-Speaker Crisp,
had given a personal pledge that he
would, if defeated, support the nomi-
nee of the convention As an honor
able man, his friends say, he felt it his
duty to redeem that pledge. He in
formed the president of his position
and his intentions, and to avoid embar-
easements placed his resignation at
his disposal. 1t can be stated with
great positiveness that the step which
Secretary Smith felt himself compelled
to take has not in any way affected the
warm regard the president and Mr..
Smith entertained for each other.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-08-29
Spoke without Authority.

CHICAGO. Aug Ex-senator Jones.
chairman of the democratic national
committee, was shown the Atlanta
dispatch yesterday concerning Senator
Tillman's offer of position in the
Bryan cabinet to Mr.. Watson in return
for the latter's withdrawal from the
vice presidential race This story
has the merit OF being entirely original,
at least,'' said MIR Jones' There
is not the slightest foundation for such
a statement. 1 don't understand what
authorization Mr.. Tillman had for
making such an offer. 1t was well
known that Mr.. Tillman called on Mr..
Watson, but his offer is unauthorized,
and. in fact, no such offer is or has
been contemplated.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-08-29
oooLlN DONE FOR.
The Noted Outlaw Shot to Death by Okla
hOma Omcials.

The Noted Outlaw Shot to Death by Okla
homa Omcials.
GUTHRIE, Ok, Aug. 26.-The body of
Bill Doolin. outlaw and highwayman,
on whose head were government re-
wards aggregating Sc. 900, lies in a
rough casl1et at Rhodes undertaking
establishment in this city. Yesterday
evening it was placed in large show
window and for three hours the re-
mains of the notorious murderer and
outlaw were viewed by thousands 1t
was near one o'clock in the morning
when Doolin was killed. He was sur
rounded by Deputy Marshal Heck
Thomas posse at Lawson One pal
was with Doolin, but he escaped.
Doolin was in the act of mounting a
fine horse which he had stolen from
farm, when volley of shots rang
chester, but the work of Thomas men
was rapid, and when Doo1in was laid
in a wagon ten minutes later and
started at rapid pace for this place,
it was found that his breast was liter
ally covered with holes Twenty seven
shots were lodged in the breast
Doolin wore the same clothes he had
on when he overpowered the guards
and escaped from the United States
jail in this city, six weeks ago. Officers
are still on the track of Dooiin's stage
robbing pals, Dynamite Dick and
Quincy Lewis Doolin was the last
mem Der of the original Jesse James,
Dalton, Younger and Cook gangs.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-08-29
BLOW FOR A GIGANTIC TRUST
Federal Judge Smites the National Harrow
Company in Decision.

Federal Judge Smites the National Harrow
Company in a Decision.
PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 24.-An impor-
tant decision which Judge Acheson of
the United Sta ties circuit court handed
down in the case of the National Har-
row Co. is against the com bina ton of
manufacturers of those articles. The
decision affects all the concerns in the
trust in the United States. The
national company brought suit
against Hench & Drom bold, of
York, Pa, to enforce license con
tracts for the manufacture and
sale of non-lever float spring tooth
harrow and lever float harrows exclu-
sively. 1t was charged that the York
company, after joining the trust cut
rates. The defendants claimed that
the trust is an illegal combine and re-
stricts trade. Judge Acheson decided
against the trust
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-08-29

The Former Illinois Democratic Congress-
man Accuses the Present Democratic
Governor.
CHICAGO, Aug. e5.-Ex-Congressma
William S. Forman has written to Gov.
]. P. A1tgeld a sensational open letter
in which he makes various charges of
recklessness in the handling of state
money and declares that he as demo-
crat cannot support the governor for
reelection. Among other questions
Mr.. Forman asks the governor: ''Why
did you place the price of nomiua
ton as state treasurer at the Peoria
convention at $40, 900. the money to be
used to help your reelection? Why
did you borrow $50, 900 to $50, GOO of
Rufus Ramsey. state treasurer, now
deceased, without paying interest?
What became of your bills, if there
were any. between the time of the Off
cia1 sealing of the state treasury vaults
after Ramsey's death and the opening
of the same when a successor was
Damedo''
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-08-29
DEvOURED BY HOGS.

Horrible Fate of Septuagenarian Who
Had Wandered from Home.
EMPoRIA, Kan, Aug 24--Hundreds
of people were out yesterday hunting
for Mrs Jeanette Humphreys, who
had been missing since Monday.
About six o'clock her body was found
in a cornfield five miles northeast of
this place, surrounded by hogs, which
were devouring it From marks on the
ground, indicating struggle. it is sup
posed that the hogs found her before
she was dead. but she was in so feeble
a condition that she was unable to pro-
tect herself Her son, j. C. Jones, is
receiving teller at the Emporia ma tional
bank. She was rs years old and some
what childish, and had been in the
habit of visiting friends without noti-
fYing her folks.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-08-29
MISSOURI AND KANSAS COAL
Interesting Statistics to Production and
Value During 1895.

Interesting Statistics to Production and
Value During 1898.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 25.-Mr. Edward
w. Parker has completed his annual
compilation of statistics of coal pro-
duction in the United States. The
figures relating to Kansas are interest
ing. The total product of the state in
1895 was 1895. $40 short tons, with a
spot value of So, 4s1, 9s1. In 1895 there
were five states in which the coal pro-
duction was less than in 1894. First
and foremost of these was Kansas,
whose output decreased 461, 1871 short
tons, entailing a shrinkage in value of
S697, OF.
Missouri had a total product of coal
in 1895 of 2.372, 1913 short tons, worth
s., 651 ,612. The amount, while larger
than in 1894, was much below the aver
age for the previous ten years. The
ten mines in Macon gave that county
the distinction of supplying the largest
amount of coal. 4s9. $40 tons, worth
$467, Isl. The output of coal in Mis-
souri, reached its highest figure in 1883,
a year of exceptional activity in the
western states, when it was B. 900, 967
tons 1t has not exceeded 1900, 900
tons in any one year since.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-08-29
DAVID B. FRANCIS.
Aissouri's Ex-Governor Appointed
Secretary Of the Interior.
President Cleveland Quick to Choose Hoks
Smiths Successor-The ApPointee Has
Long Been a Champion of the CIeve-
land Wing of Democracy.

WASHINGTON, Aug 25--Ex-Gov. Da-
vid R. Francis, of Missouri, will sue
coed Hoke Smith as secretary of the
interior. This news came last night
from Gray Gables and with it comes
the announcement that Mr.. Francis
has accepted the position and will as
sumo its duties when Mr. Smith retires
next Saturday. The announcement
rather surprised Washington, more be-
cause of the suddenness with which it
followed on the heels of the announce
ment of Mr.. Smiths retirement than
because of the selection. The reasons
for Secretary Smiths voluntary with
drawal from the cabinet were under
stood as soon as the announcement
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-08-29
party

CHICAGO, Aug. 26--The democratic
gold standard state convention was
called to order this afternoon by Chair
man c. A Ewing, of the state commit
tee, with about 1000 delegates present,
representing every county in the state.
The following ticket was unanimously
agreed upon at caucus held late last
night: Governor. Gen. John C. Black;
acknowledgements, Chester Babcock;
encouragement. William S Forman;
state treasurer, Edward Ridgely; secre-
tary of state, L. j. Kadeski; auditor,
r. E w. Brink; university trustees, A.
C. Babcook and Clara Bourland
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-08-29
Brady and Corbett Separate.

NEW YORK. Aug. pa meeting of
representa- of James j. Corbett
and Tom Sharkey was held here to dis
cuss plans for fight Nothing was
decided upon and action was postponed
until Thursday. when another meet
ing. at which Corbett is expected to be
present. will be held. A represents
tive of W. A Brady was at the
meeting and announced that Mr.. Brady
was no longer Corbett's manager, and
that Corbett would be his own mana
ger henceforth. However, others say
Dan Stuart will be Corbett's manager.
Mr.. Brady viii give his entire time to
his theatrical venture.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-08-29
A NOTABLE WEDDING.
Marriage of Harry Payne Whitney and G err
trude Vanderbilt.

Marriage OF Harry Payne w hitney and Ger
trude Vanderbilt.
NEWPORT, r. l.. Aug. 26.-The we'd
ding of Miss Gertrude Vanderbilt,
oldest daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Cor
nelius Vanderbilt, to Harry Payne
Whitney, oldest son of w. c. Whitney,
secretary of the navy under President
Cleveland's first administration, took
place at noon to-day at THE Break
ers," the Vanderbilt summer residence.
Although it had been awaited with
great interest, it was somewhat of a
disappointment to the exclusive set in
society, owing to its simplicity. This
was necessary on account of the state
of Mr.. Vanderbilt's health, his physi-
clan thinking it unwise for him to
undergo anything but the quiet
est ceremony. Therefore, outside of
the immediate bridal party, only about
so persons were present
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-08-29
BRYAN VISITS HILL.

Democratic Nominee Guest of the New
York Senator-An Address.
ALBANY, n. Y, Aug. 26.-The second
day of William J. Bryan's trip west
ward from the seclusion of Red Hook
was an eventfu1 one, crowded with a
variety of incidents of travel, includ-
ing picturesque reception at sum-
mer hotel, a stirring speech to a crowd
of workmen at the town of Kingston
and eliminating in a great meeting at
Albany, where the candidate spoke to
a crowd estimated at from 1000 to TO-
600 people, packed in the City hall
square, under the shadow of the state
house
Before this demonstration Mr.. and
Mrs Bryan sat down to a dinner with
Senator Hill and prominent Albany
democrats at the senator's magnificent
home, ssWolfert'S Roost," whittier they
were driven directly from the depot
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1896-08-29
A TOWN WIPED OUT.
Ontonagon, Mich, Devastated by Fire and
1000 People Made Homeless.

1000 People Made Homeless.
GREEN BAY, Wis, Aug 26--Ontona-
gon, Mich, was destroyed by fire yes
terday afternoon, hardly a house being
left standing. Among the property
destroyed is the extensive plant of the
Diamond Match Co. and 60, 600, 600 feet
of lum Der in their yards Conservative
estimates place the loss at 81, 500, 600.
No lives were lost at last reports. At
midnight the entire city was practi-
cally in ashes, and 1000 people were
homeless, without clothing or shelter.
Of this number 1900 are in absolute
want The fire has swept away nearly
every dwelling house, stores and other
places of business and all the manu-
featuring plants Whether or not
there has been loss of life cannot be
learned at present If no one persisted
in the wave of fire that swept from
woods to lake it is little short of mirac-
nj