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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1896-04-23
A FURIOUS TORNADO
HOUSES, BARNS AND TREES ARE
BLOWN HITLER AND YON.
TWO MEN INSTANTLY KILLED
John Lowe is Blown Across a Field
His Body Hurled Against Tree
Trunk-William Greene Killed
Outright and His Wife Fatally
lnjured-Babys Experience.

Fremont, Ohio, April PA tornado
accompanied by heavy rainfall,
swept over the northern and western
portion Of this county yesterday after
noon, killing two persons, injurlng a
number of others and doing great
damage to buildings and other prop
erty. The tornado came from the
southwest Buildings and trees were
blown away. After smashing a rail
road bridge and blowing big tree
across u Wheeling & Lake Erie
freight train, thus crushing the ca
tranmen, the wind began to play
havoc with farm buildings. The
barns of Jacob Engler, j. Hetiinger,
x. A. Upton George Burgoon and
Anthony Swint first went down be
fore It. The house of James Green
was next destroyed. Mr.. Green's aged
father, William l. Greene was killed
his wife fatally hurt and a
baby carried across the road in its
cradle. The child escaped uninjured.
Next, the barn of Amods Hertrick, in
which IIertick and John Lowe were
shearing sheep, was crushed. Lowe
was blown across the field against
tree, and instantly killed Other
destroyed were the barns Ct
Al. Fairchild, William Ilese, Perry
Parish, George Waggoner and Charles
Tucker. fuckers child was badly
hurt. Al Booktown, a hamlet near
here, nearly all TIE buildings were
destroyed, but there was no loss Of
life. The storm covered wide track
and all the damage is not yet reported
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1896-04-23
THE MARKETS.

Chicago, April 2l.-W Wheat: April,
G4Hc; May, Soc Corn: April, 1880.
Oats; April 1890; May 1890. Rye:
SIC, Barley, nothing doing. Flax:
91hc. Timothy, 3.25. Glover, 500.
Hcge: Receipts, 10000 market Zoe
lower; light, 3.55M3.S5; mixed, 3.45M
375; heavy. 3.3O@3G5 Cattle; Re
ceipts, $1,000; market weak and Zoe
lower; beeves, 3.25m4.40, Sheep; Re
ceipts, $4,000; market dull and weak.
Milwaukee, April 2l.-Flour quiet
and steady; wheat weak and lower; No.
2 spring, G23sc; No | northern, &c;
May, 65lsc. Provisions weak.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1896-04-23
UNUSUAL. DARKNESS.
Milwaukee People Thought II the
Forerunner of a Cyclone.

Milwaukee, April 21.-lt was prob
ably darker in Milwaukee at $50 a. m.
Yesterday than ever before at that
hour A big black cloud, hanging very
low, was blown inland from the lake,
and as it passed over the city the light
of the sun was almost entirely hidden.
Up in the evrie of the weather man, on
the top floor of the Mitchell building,
they could not see the face of the Pabst
tower clock block away. Only the
faintest outlines of the new city hall
could be seen and all the rest of the
city appeared to be covered with
nights usual shroud of darkness
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1896-04-23
WRECKS RAILROAD TRACKS
THE RUSH OF WATERS CARRIES
ALL BEFORE IT.

Moorelield, Neb,, April 21.-The
flood in this section of the state yester-
day was much greater than at first
supposed. The scene OF the greatest
damage is four miles east OF Moore
field. he railroad track, ties and
roadbed we're swept down the stream
like so much drift wood. At the west
end of the cut there is filed seventy
five feet high and 200 feet long. This
ombankment WAS washed completely
away. The steel rails were bent and
twisted as if they were so many picces
of lead and big drainage pipes weigh
ing 1000 pounds were carried for a
distance of 400 hundred yards. The
damage 70 the property of farmers In
the valley cannot vet be determined
No lives were lost as far as known.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1896-04-23
CUBAN HOME RULE.
SPAIN TO PUT INTO EXECUTION
A SYSTEM or AUTONOMY.
Within -Four Weeks, It Is Said, Cuba
VIII be Put Under Home
Government.

Washington, April 81 Spain VIII
within the next four weeks put into
execution comprehensive system OF
home rule or autonomy for Cuba.
There is good reason to believe the
state department has received informa-
ton to this effect from Madrid In any
event it Is beyond question that this
important move is assured. 1t prom
ises TO bring to sudden termination
1he irritation aud friction which have
existed for months between Spain and
the United States and to replace this
feeling with one u a friendly nature
The law 10 be put into effect was
signed by the queen regent March 70.
1895. and will be followed by regula-
tons developing the present scheme
oC reforms. The Spanish cortes rs,
senbles in month and by that time
the law will be promulgated through.
out Cuba The law is very elaborate
Home rule IS secured by the establish
mcnt Of two local bodies drawn large
IL. II not entirely from residents OF
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1896-04-23
QUEEN OF SONG.
CROWN FAIRLY WON BY TIE
GIFTED NORDICA.
New York's Handsome Tribute 10 the
Sweet Singer-A Brilliant
Gift.

New York, April 1.-THE car will
be crowned in May, but as tribute OF
affection and a token of esteem the
ceremony will be insignificant COM
pared with the coronation of the queen
of sorg which was the event Of the
supplementary opera season that began
a few days ago. 1t is on the fair head
of Lillian Nordica the crown has rest
ed since Wednesday evening. The
gift was worthy of her great reputa-
ton, and of the wealthy admirers who
presented il. Her splendid Wlrk
during last winters opera $, the tri
umphant way in which she conquered
the Wagnerian roles, showing that
Teutonic blood is not essential to the
Interpretation of the master-these and
less striking marks of her progress
have increased popular admiration to
point where it has TO express itself n
evidence more personal to the great
artist, than all the shekels at the box
office or the applause of gloved hands
in the audience. SO they decided 70
give her a tiara of diamonds. TO make
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1896-04-23

the testimonial popular one, those at
the head II the project limited indiyid-
ual contributions to $40 The presenta-
ton took place at the Metropolitan
opera house
The coronet contains 233 diamonds,
which range in size fro"! IL carats TO
is of carat Thera are about Of
a dozen Of the larger stones. and the
weight of the diamonds in the tiara is
about 80 carats Its cost IL S.. 600. The
first thing about the coronet which
strikes the observer Is its air Of light
ness Iightness in effect and lightnesi
in fact We're initial elements in the
making OF the design, and although the
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1896-04-23
FOR THE WEE INVALID,

4 nutritious article Of diet for sick
children may he made rs follows Put
on the fire pint OF milk and stir into
II n tablespoonful Of ground rice and 4
Nttlc sugar; let It boil draw It to one
sid and allow the whole TO simmer for
quito half an hour Strain It through
4 sieve and serva either hot or cold
II the child is convalescent Il pleas
addition would be some pieces OF
candiod lemon peel boiled with the
milk
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1896-04-23

Cuba; one to be known as the pin
cipal chamber of deputies, the other
as the council II administration. The
latter has appellate jurisdiction over
the forme" Large lowers are granted
the council of administration in the
internal management OF public affairs
and tie governor general will continue
the supreme representative OF Spain
and viii have direct charge o. the
military, naval AMI international
questions.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1896-04-23
AFTER THREE YEARS.
Worlds Fair Medals Actually Rel4,y
Distributed-Ge Germany First.

Washington, April 21.--The long ex.
pected distribution of Columbian
Worlds fair diplomas and medals has
begun at last and about 30.0g0 Ill
plomas and Goals covering all o. the
successful German exhibitors at the
fair have bean turned over to Baron
Thielman, The German ambassador,
who will ship them Immediately to his
government for distribution. The
diplomas and medals are said to be
far superior in point of artistic merit
to any ever before issued by any gov
eminent for a similar purpose.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1896-04-23
ARE DISCHARGED.
Ishpeming Mines Reduce Their Forces
Over Seven Hundred

Ishpemlng. Mich, April p Rcduc-
ton in forces at the local mines began
yesterday morning Those discharged
or promised discharge number rs
men.
The Lucy mine al Negaunee started
up with thirty men and will be in
creased to 19o The Buffalo group Of
mines. which have been idle during the
winter. may soon double the present
force Of 200 men
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1896-04-23
HOPE FOR BULUWAYO.
Provision Train Gets Into the Town
Reinforrcments.

London, April 2l.-The Exchange
Telegraph company says: Bet
ter news has been received from Bull
nwayo by the secretary of state for the
colonies, Joseph Chamberlain. The
wagon train Of provisions from the
south is said to have succeeded in en-
tering the beleagured town and the re-
Inducements from Mafeking are said to
be advancing rapidly without obstruc-
ton.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1896-04-23
BIMET ALLISTS MEET.
Conference Opens in
Brussels-Its Object.

Brussels, April 21.-The bimetallc
conference called with the view of
paving the way to international nego-
tiations on the subject, assembled
Monday. Delegates from Germany,
the United States, Great Britain,
France, Austria, Russia, Belgium. Den
mark, Holland and Roumania, are
present.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1896-04-23
WISCONSIN APPOINTMENTS.
ID. p. Mccormack, a Beloit Boy, Be
comes Treasury Auditor.

Washington, AIIil 21.-The follow
ing appointment and promotion wire
made by the secretary of the treasury
yesterday: Lester w. Holt, Union,
Wis, appointed clerk at $40 in the OF.
flee of the comptroller of the treasury
d. p. Mccormack, Beloit, promoted to
the office of auditor for the treasury de-
partment.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1896-04-23
DRESDEN SILK

Dresden silks arc by far the greatest
favorte for separate waists. They are
moro popular than the Dresden ribbon
which has become common OF late.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-02-16
ONLY $3.50.

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Which Includes tht
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Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-02-16
GREAT PREMIUMS :.
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You Must Have One.

In this year of intense public everywhere both national
and state affairs The Gazette reaching with drag sub
cbes To encourage its friends help get them has exaor
nary inducements offer them which fully described this
page
The time has passed when it is explain the merits
The Gazette is recognized everywhere the representative
TEXAS paper To get subscribers necessary be
lis to present the subject to the people
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-18
MURDER AND SUICIDE.
Two Italian Sailors the Victims-Un-
expInined Difficulty.

CHARLESTON, S. C.. July ia terri
bic tragedy occurred on the fishing-smack
Leonora, Captain Carroll, lying at Mid
die Atlantic wharf. at o'clock this morn
ing. Two Italian sailors. named John Gas
parri and John Gonsalvez. respectively
became involved in a difficulty which
resulted I'm the death of both OF them.
Exactly how the row between the men
started, or what 1t was about Is not
known. They were heard to quarrel. and
in n few minutes later Gasparri came out
OF the cabin and reported that he had
killed Gonsalvez. a policeman arrived on
the scene IN a few minutes. and told Gas
parri to come with him. The man said
he would do 30 as soon as he got his hat
and he stepped into the cabin again,
ostensibly for this purpose. After waiting
for him 10 return the policeman went 10
the door and looked in. He was just
In time to see the Italian take a long
case-knife and cut his own throat from
ear to ear The bodies OF both men were
transferred 10 a hospital. where an in
quest was held. and verdict rendered
in accordance with these facts.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-18
CRUSHED TO DEATH.
Joseph Spencer Killed and Two Others
Are Seriously Wounded.
WAS A HEAnTRENDrNG SCENE.
Robert Hargrove and Edward Fer
gussOn Badly Injured-Body Of De-
Remains Turned Over to Family.

Shortly after 4 o'clock yesterday after
noon a calamity occurred just west of the
city which evoked the sympathy of
everybody in Richmond. BY the caving-in
of lot Of earth In what is known as
Gravel Pit. just beyond Hartshorn Col
lege, Joseph Spencer lost his life and
Robert Hargrove and Edward Ferguson
were painfully. II not seriously, injured
These men were employed by Mr.. James
+. Bradley. prominent Manchester aon-
tractor. to dig gravel for the road-bed
of the Richmond Traction Company's
street-car lines. About AIS o'clock yes
terday afternoon the earth in which they
were working cayed in, completely bury
ing Joseph Spencer, while Robert Har-
grove and Edward Ferguson were almost
entirely covered with dirt and clay.
only the faces and hands of these
latter two remained above the dirt which
had fallen upon them.
THE AMBULANCE CALLED.
Immediately after the accident the city
ambulance was summoned, but before il
arrived the two men whose heads we're
visible were dug out Poor Spencer was
dead. and his body was removed from
the gravel and dirt. Dr. Lyme, who was
in charge of the ambulance, Immediately
directed his attention TO the two men
who were living. The physician found
Ferguson with an injured knee and a
terrible liberation in the left arm. He
was placed in the ambulance, the physi-
clan seeing that he would be compelled
TO treat the man at the hospital. DR..
Lyme examined the injuries of Hargroye,
finding that his right hip was badly hurt,
and probably fractured. Hargrove was
left at his home. No. SIS west Leigh street
Ferguson was carried to the almshouse,
where twenty stitches were taken in his
arm. After rendering all possible medi-
cal attention TO Ferguson, DR.. Lyme had
him removed to his home, at the corner
of First and Byrd streets.
The body of Joseph Spencer was viewed
by Squire Lewis. of Henrco who acted
as coroner in the place Of Coroner Left
wich Squire Lewis will make a full in
vestigation OF the accident to-day.
Spencer's body was turned over TO his
family. who live in Manchester. for
burial.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-18
NEWPORT NEWS MAYORALTY.
Third Days Proceedings In Court
Some of the Testimony.

NEWPORT NEWS. VA. July 17-(spe-
cial)-The third day of the mayoralty
contest case brought out no startling
developments.
Several witnesses were subjected to
rigid cross examination. and opposing
counsel wrangled good deal over the
admissibility OF testimony.
Wyatt Roane, a colored judge, testified
that the other judges would not agree to
allow witnesses from each OF the parties
TO be present when the ballots were
counted.
Other witnesses testified that r. f.
Mountcastle. another judge. remained out
side Of the polling place nearly all day.
that he entered the booths with voters
who, so far as they could see. did not de-
sire him to do SO; that he pushed aside
the curtains of the booths. and peered in
while voters were preparing their ballots
and that to all appearances he acted
more in the capacity of a constable under
the old election law than he did as a
Judge. and that a quantity Of beer was
taken into the polling place.
Some of the witnesses demonstrated
with Mountcastle. they said, but he paid
no attention to them.
Late this afternoon the court adjourned
until O'Clock this evening. to allow the
Judge and counsel to again examine the
ballots.
The most important testimony yet adj
duced was brought out tonight. Two
colored voters testified that Mountcastle
crossed out the names of ex-Mayor w.
A. Post and other candidates for whom
they wish to vote. one OF these wit
nesses demonstrated his ability TO read
by pointing out names on a ballot that
was given him. The contest has devel-
oped into one of the greatest legal fights
ever made In the local courts.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-18
THE TABLES TURNED.
In Very Dull md Unsntercsbng
Game.

NORFOLK, VA. July H-(SpeciaL)-
Petersburg turned the tables on Norfolk
this afternoon and won with apparent
ease. Ii was a dull uninteresing game
and the small crowd in attendance had
but very few opportunities 10 "enthuse.'
In fact. the rooters had all their nerve
taken from them in. the first inning
when the first three Norfolk men VINO
went TO the bat lined out clean singles
and. with three men on bases, the sue
was retired without a tally This also
seemed TO affect the players. Tor AFTER
the second inning they were absolutely
unable TO gauge kitsons delivery to any
extent. As a matter Of fact the result
Of The game was never i'm doubt after the
second inning. when the visitors led OF
with three runs. and were never headed
Norfolk rallied In the eighth and Arm
stronc's single. GilrOy's double, aired
nv Breen's wild throw TO Netter. netted
two runs: but this was the best that
could be done.
There were no features except Stephei-
sens home-run drive. the first time ne
went TO the bat. Both Sechrist and Kit
son pitched steadily. but the former did
not receive as good support as the latter.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-18
CAME NEAR ENDING HER LIFE.
A Church-HiIl Girl Takes Landau
mum with Suicidal Intent.

A young lady of respectable family.
who lives on Church Hill, and who was
until recently employed in a dry-goods
store on Broad street. came near ending
her existence Thursday night by taking
laudanum. Two physicians and the mem
bers OF the family worked on her from
early I'm the night until yesterday morn
ing. to prevent her from falling into that
sleep that knows no awakening.
The lady, I'm a state of dependency
took two large doses Of laudanum-one
early Thursday afternoon and the other
several hours later She said nothing TO
her family about taking the drug. and
IL was only by accident that her attempt
at suicide was discovered in time to save
her life. The vial containing the lauda-
mum was found in her room. and, as she
was breathing heavily, her mother guess
ed what was wrong. and summoned a
physician. He came, saw Immediately
that the young womans condition was
desperate, and called in another doctor.
Not until yesterday morning was the
young woman declared out OF danger.
She has now entirely recovered.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-18
Personals and Briefs.

Colonel L. C. Hansbrough, of Salem,
was in the city yesterday.
w. X. Moore, a famous European chef,
arrived in the city yesterday.
General Raleigh Colston's condition was
thought to be somewhat improved yes
terday.
Judge George X Anderson, OF Ale
ghany county, was In the city yesterday
on business.
Mr.. Lowndes Peple. of 3o3 south Third
street. is recovering from his recent spell
OF typhoid-fever.
Miss Susie Lear, 2502 east Marshall
street. is visiting Miss May Brent, of
Fredericksburg, Va.
In the Law and Equity Court yesterday
W. NJ. Parrish brought suit against r. c.
Jones for 500 damages.
MFR. Robert Holzbach. one of the oldest
dealers in the Second Market. is confined
TO his house by rheumatism
Mrs. vara II. Winston, of this city. Is
on q visit 10 friends in Lexington, Ky.
She will return home by August LIST.
Mr.. Harry Cox. OF Philadelphia, is in
the city for a few days. He is we'll
known commercial man in this section.
Rev. Sparks W. Melton. of Baltimore.
Is on q visit 10 the city, the guest or Rev.
Or. James Nelson, at the Wornan's Col
lege.
Governor O'Ferrall had force-of con-
victs out at his suburban home, Dun
dee" yesterday fixing and identifying the
walks.
There was no change yesterday in the
condition OF Mr.. James Il. Goode. VINO
has been quite sick for the past Two
weeks at his home. No. Sl5 west Franklin
street.
Mr.. p. r. Darlington left yesterday
morning to attend the funeral OF his
uncle, Mr.. J. II. Jones, Of buckingham
county.
Mrs Ellen Meade Clarke. OF Atlanta,
Ca. who has been attending the reunion.
left yesterday morning for the Allegheny
Springs for the summer
Captain Thomas Elicit was taken III
Thursday morning. and Is still confined
TO his home. He has been under a heavy
strain for several months past, and is
broken down.
The Woman's Baptist Missionary Cir
Gle met at the Second Baptist church
Thursday afternoon, ana prepared us
annual reports. Remarks regretting the
departure Of DR.. Landrum were made.
Rev. Preston Nash has returned from
clifton Springs, where ne went the early
mart OF the week to take "A friend who
was in delicate health He will I'll his
usual appointments at Christ church to-
morrow.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred. Robins. with several
members OF their family, will leave on
Sunday afternoon for Silver Plume. Col,
to spend few weeks with the aged
mother OF Mr.. Robins. During their alb
sence they will visit other points In Colo
RADIO.
NJ A. H. Rosewig. organist and COM
poser. OF Philadelphia. Pa, who Is quite
famous for his masses In aud In r. and
q number Of offertories and other hymns
for the Catholic services. has written 10
Professor {. F.. Mutter about an oHertory
We tried Il last night and our folks were
much pleased with II"