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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-07-31
FURY OF THEELEMENTS.
Wind and Water Doing Great Damage in
the West.

Springfield. Ohio, July 30.-The worst
storm that has visited this vicinity in
years occurred about six last evening.
The financial loss will amount to $780,
900. For three hours all the electriet
lights were out and the street car traffic
was stopped, telegraphic communication
suspended, sixteen houses unroofed, and
otherwise damaged.
Henry Dipple, a night watchman
threw some water on ire he discovered
in o frame house and the electricity from
a cross wire killed him.
At Lawrenoeburg, fremont and other
small places northwest of here damage
was done to buildings of all kinds.
Farmers report heavy loss to fruit and
grain crops.
At Wheeling.
Wheeling, Va, July so-The heavy
rain this morning caused Immense
damage to property in this vicinity.
Small creeks became raging torrents and
bridges were swept away. The rain ba-
gan at two and continued until six.
Farm houses were flooded and crops
irreparablv damage.
On the Ohio side, the Wheeling and
Lake Erie, Cincinnati and Pittsburg,
Cleveland. Larrane and Wheeling roads
were blocked by washouts near Martins
Ferry. 1t will be several days.before they
can run trains. The Baltimore and Ohio
suffered considerably.
In Ohio.
Steubenville, Ohio, July 30.-Two hun
dred people of this vicinity are homeless
tonight as q result of cloud burst thas
occurred this afternoon in the western
part Of this city No lives were lost but
80 or 40 residences and store were
wrecked. The sixth ward of this city is
scene of desolation. People are in great
distress. The loss here and in the vicin-
ity it estimate at $780, 000
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-07-31

Roman I. Ltpman. otherwise known as
Count Anbof,'' will be buried from ts,e
morgue today by the Hebrew eharlgasp.ie
org AMI cation. Zubof hanged himself In
q call Wednesday,.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-07-31
Reelected by Canadians.

Toronto. July ao-sir Henry Jolly,
minister Of inland revenue, Port Nenf,
Quebec, Hon; b. VI. Borden, minister
elected by acclamation.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-07-31
Commissioners
International Revenue Co


Washington, July 8o.-John S. Miller.
commissioner Of internal revenue, sub
mitted the preliminary report to Score
tary Carlisle of the operations OF his office
He states that tho receipts from all
sources of internal revenuefor the year
aggregated S146, $50, 615, an increase OF
So, 5S4, 537 over the last isoal year.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-07-31
No Truth in 1t.
aT1l

Buzzard's Ray, Mass, July 8o.-Ihe
President, was today asked about ene
published Washington special oonoerning
the bond issue in Deoean ber or during MA
administration, and he replied there was
no truth in the statement.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-07-31

. Ex-Gov. Fl. M. Plaisted visited Bath
lest evening and paid fis respects to Ar
thur Sewall.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-07-31

The treasury gold reserve at the close
of business today was $l0S, Goo, 2l6; with
drawals s25S, 500.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-07-31

and recovery of the dead bodies was
carried on under the glare Of huge bon
fires. A grewsome sight was presented to
the onlookers as the mangled and burnt
forms of the dead were carried from the
wreck and laid side by side on a great
bank near the track, with no other pail
than the few odd newspapers furnished
by the passengers. The wounded were
quickly gathered together and carried by
train and wagons to the Atlantic City
hospital, where six died shortly after
arrival
The old excursion house at the foot OF
Mississippi avenue was converted into a
morgue, and thither the dead were taken.
At a late hour this evening there were
80 bodies laid out there, none of whom
were identified.
This city is terribly excited over the &C
cident. The Bridgeton and salem excur-
sionists, who escaped injury were brought
! back to this CITY and sent home on o
| special train several hours later.
WORK OF RESCUE.
James W. Hoyt, secretary of the de-
partment of public safety, Immediately
upon learning of the extent of the acoi-
dent telegraphed for the Philadelphia
Medical Emergency Corps, fifteen of
whom hurried to this city on special
train which let Philadelphia at 1916 p.
m. These surgeons materially aided tho
volunteer corps of this city. which en-
braced almost every physician presan t
within its confines Many of the injured
| were taken to the hotels, as the City
| hospital soon became overorowded.
About thirty of the wounded had their
injuries dressed and wero able to proceed
on their way. 1t Is expected that fully
dozen of those now. lying in the Inn
hospital will not survive their injuries.
| Mrs. Edward Farr. the wife of the
Reading engineer, who met death while
performing his duty, and was found with
enc hand on the throttle and the other
on the brake, when informed of her
| husbands tragic death fell on the floor
| dead.
Bridgeton. N. j., July -(Midnight)
Bridgeton is in the greatest excitement
and anxiety regarding the railway horror
near Atlantic City, and the telegraph
offices are full of people all exoitedly
seeking for information. The details are
slow coming in, but it is learned that
over forty were killed, mostly from
Bridgeton. A long list of sthe injured
was received. The whole city is in
mourning.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-07-31

Secretary Herbert left tonight to vote
in the Alabama state election Tuesday.
He will vote for johnson, the free silver
Democratic candidate for governor.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-07-31
THE POLITICAL DRAMA
And Some Of Its Leading Expo
neRtS.
BRYAN Is In THE HANDS OF
JONES.

Which Means He VIII Find Way to Ac-
cept the PopuIist Nomination-sewau
Says Little But it is Emphatic-Brief
Political Pointers.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-07-31
GO Al: EN- 'IA'' .
THE BEST NATURAL APERIENr WATER.

Bottled at the VI HUNYADI Springs Buda Pest Hungary
Gentc bu satisfactory in its action Remarkable richness magnesium
Of Course matter of great mporne'-NzD York Journal
The practitioner
enabled prescribe oehll Quantities 1or oehnNe results
Wate."-ZHe
Affords guarantees uniform strength and composition which have been
tioIk eeiccious Meadal Jo1rnG.
Water may be cassed Apen Waters and be pronounced
of the strongest"
--Profes0r Oscar Ae5yaeA University of Berlin
Prices: IS cents and Is CENTS per bottle.
DRUGGISTS MINERAL WATER
THE APOLLIWARLS COMPANY, LIMITED.
SEX that weknown EED DIAMOND Of
IEE APoLLlNARs COMPANY.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-04-18
THE CITY In BRIEF.
Hinor Matters of Much Interest Bric 1
" Mentioned.

Judge Hanckel is in Charlottesville.
Considerable spinach is being shipped
North.
The Press Club will hold an important
meeting tonight
The spring exhibit of the Art League
closed this afternoon at o'clock
A guard was here yesterday to take a
lady to the State Asylum at Williams
burg.
Rev. ]. p. Barrett. d. D., of Bramble-
ton, spoke at the Gospel Rescue Mis-
sion 3S01a Church street, last night.
Ex-Governor Thomas j. Jarvis. of
North Carolina, is In the city on bust
ness. He is stopping at the Atlantic
Hotel
Mrs. NJ. b. Wharton, Jr., of Graham.
n. c., who has been visiting DR.. and
Mrs. Nj. b. Wharton, in this city. left
for home yesterday
Mr.. Robert NJ. Hughes was one of the
speakers at the annual banquet of the
Richmond Chapter Of the Alumni of the
University of Virginia last night.
The funeral of MIR. Caifred Markhard.
OF Lambert's Point, took place at 1e.aO
oclSck Yesterday morning at the grave
IN Eiinwood Cemetery. and was conduct
ed by Rev. 0. s. Bsr,en, D. D.. of
Christ Episcopal Church.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-04-18
Story ora Skeleton Cloch.

(from tho Philadelphia Times.)
a strange story Is told of clock be-
longing to Hindoo PrinCe. Near the
diai is big gong hung on poles. while
uhasi meath. scattered on the ground. is
a Pile of artificial human skulls anu ribs.
!sS- ZONES ana arm-bunes the whole num-
Der being equal 10 those In twelve human n
skeletons.
When the hands of the clock indicate
the hour Of l. the bones necessary to
iorm one complete skeleton come togeth-
en- with a snap; the skeleton springs UP,
selzss mallet, and. walking up to the
gong, strikes it blow. Then it walks
back to the pile of bones and falls TO
pieces.
AT 2 O'Clock, two skeletons rise and
strike the gong. and so on. the number
being Increased each hour until at noon
and again at midnight all the bones rise
and take shape, making tweve skeletons
whlch strike the gong. one after the
other, and then walk away and fall
apart.
What giewsome sight it must be!
We should rather read about 1t than
witness il.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-04-18
eensed as probatloner of the aosps,

censed as probationer OF the Gospel
Ministry.
After adopting resolutions Of thanksS
to the people of Petersburg for their hos-3
pitable treatment, the Presbytery ad-l
journed to meet at Fairfax Churoh.
Richmond, on the 9th Sunday In Mar
next. sa.-s9
One of the saddest deaths that hxa
ever occurred In this city was that sjr.
Mrs. George Rodgers, OF Prince George
county who died at the Home for ike
Sick at an early hour this morning. Ths!
deceased was brought to the home two
weeks ago, where her leg was arnput&fz
ed. Her death, however, did rSt occ:ir!
from the amputation. but frora iiesrts
trouble from which Mrs. Rodgers ba II
for some years been sufferer. TIE sfA
ceased was a most consistent Christid1S
lady, and her death will be lamenSsd &, ,S
large crowd Of friends and ecQuafi 81
ances. The deceased leaves q husff4ff|
and several children. among tssenn 3kssi
John II. Rodgers. prominent 1b55fN
merchant Of Petersbufg. Eger rwn46fssp
were taken to her late resid dence. ~
Prince George county. this aft4@ faf,2ssfs
and she will be buried on next Sum
a ATo-morrow. thirty-fye years a4to5 <sBS9;
pany c, Twelfth yirgifiia IN it4s 3S$3
Captain Thomas H Rond, left IA "a { I 4 ~
Norfolk for active service ii iii ~ 4 4
between the States. Y e
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-04-18
a Problem solved.

How to secure the wonderful results
produced by the application OF vinegar
ana clay In all cases OF inflammation.
ana omit the many objectionahIe fan,
lures attending its use, has been the
cause Of much serious thought among
medical scientist FOR many years Ou-
ratol. the crowning glory Of this effort
Is an invaluable family remedy, useful
in every emergency
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-04-18
In the ChurcI,cs To.Morroy.

Second Presbyterian Church, Rev. w.
>. Lacy. ID. D., pastor.--Divine service
tomorrow at II a. m. and at d. m.
sunday school at 9:30 a IN. Young
peoples prayer meeting at 7:3O p. m.
First Presbyterian Church-Rev. DR..
j. X. Howerton. pastor. will preach to-
morrow at ii n. m. and p. IN. Sunday
school at $3.50 a. III. Young Peoples
meeting at 7:15 o. m
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-04-18
Pertaining 10 thc Nnyy.

Washington. April 17.-Cablegrams to
the Navy Department report the arrival
OF the flagship San Francisco and the
cruiser Minneapolis at Naples to-day.
Arniral Selfridge will transfer his nag
TO the Minneapolis there and proceed in
her 10 Constadt, whence he will go with
some of his officers To Moscow and st.
Petersburg TO attend the ceremonies con.
nected with the coronation of the Cgar.
The San Francisco will be locked at
Naples and according TO Navy Depart
ment officials. will return to the duty of
caring for American interests in Turkish
waters.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-04-18
The RegemerateI Genrria.

The steamer Georgia has resumed her
,rips on the BAY Line. leaving Baltimore
last night. She has been thoroughly
overhauled. repainted. refitted and refur-
nished. and is like new boat.
Many OF the staterooms have new
Administer carpets and the old fashioned
chandeliers have been replaced with
electric lights, the smoking room and
social halls have been painted and panel
ed In white. and gold and the favorite
boat Is thing of beauty.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-04-18

Mr.. Pickler reported the general pene
sion Dill prepared by the committee on
invalid pensions and It was reoommitted.
At 4:eo o'clock the House took recess
until O'Clock. the evening session to be
bills.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-04-18
Muslc. yIuafp.

Grand Sacred Concert at Ocean View
on Sunday, April 18th. Full orchestra
from New York, especially engaged.
Restaurant. candy stand, &c. now open.
Trains leave Norfolk and Ocean View
every hour after p. m. Fine fishing
and bathing.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-04-18
silver NoYeIfiea.

Messrs Greenwood x Bro. carry every
thing IN their line and introduce all nov
elites of worth as they come out Tha,,
will sell you CSC. umbrella strap enc
patent darning needle, or a $500 tea set
or trunk of silver from s65 up. Spoons
and forks In variety from the best max
ers only. a cheap silver watch or a
high grade Patek, Philippe G. Co. or
The Caske" watch. and everything
appertaining to their legitimate busi-
ness at bottom prices.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-04-18

Gen. Dragomroff. who represented
RUSSIA al the French autumn manoeu-
vres, has published a flatterine criticism
of the French soldiers. He>finds that a
great advance has been made since 1888.
when he saw them last. both in material
organization and In the quality of officers
and men.
VILLAIN NJ. Chase's advice to women
with artistic ambition is not ehcouraE-
ing. He says that unless she Is pecu-
iiariy independent for at least term
OF years. no woman, however talented,
Is likely to prosper
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-04-18

Newest Discovery"-Ext. teeth; no
rStn. N. Y. D. Rooms. Ennis. 1e2 Mats
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-04-18

THE NoREoLK DA1LY yfao1Ss
!, La, dTaN HAS ~ IrsSHEDiT FOR THE IsxNs
TO ANY PAPER PtjBLfsHE IS s Hi fs<
THE SECOND CoNGRE5sToNxEs
sPjsTRIcg OF YdRqINIA, WHICH
PRINTERS INK. APRIL is, iS5s
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-04
cor.prc Will. RE BUSY NEXT WEEK..

The entire mechanism Of Justice IN ''e Ni"e
County higher courts. which was aIr'os' '''c '''
week because of the absence OF MN pane' 80
Jurors. will again start up on Monday ana al NV
courts will be In full blast. including inc App'"''
10 hand down many important decisions oo no
sisnmens to the various courts have Just pen cH
tice Wilmot M smith Trial Tern-Part li- ~
tee William p Dicsey r, Iria rier merTv -Jas-
fice A G Van Wyck Special Term for M n.,i .,
Justice j. w Osborne Special Term o ror Court
Issues-Justice William J. GayncT; toun's t.nino
CIvi. (,ssesI,,dre Vurd. County Conrt-crn,nI n
Cases-Judee Asphalt: surrogate's Couri-o"''o'
gate Abbott - ,,o,,,,, Justice
Dykman in Duchess and Orange couh.s.ini a., on
several trial terms, and Justice smith "'' '
Saturdays In Jamaica.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-04
HOSPITAL INSTEAD or JAIL.
JUSTICE HARRIMANS VIEWS ON CORRECT
ING MEN AND WOMEN ADDICTED
TO DRINKING

The bill introduced by Assembyman Livingston
providing for the committal of chronic and habtual
drunkards 10 the hospitals instead of the jail il
which has received the support of Justice Harri-
man since he became a Magistrate. The bill is
follows:
Any Police Justice of the city OF Brooklyn is here
by authorized commit any person convicted be
fore him OF chronic or continuous intoxication.
inebrety or drunkenness to any hospital in said
city instead of committing such person to the psni,
thereupon be confined and detained therein during
the period of such commitment,
pay any hospital receiving and caring for such
sons as shall be committed to 1t in accordance with
coed the sum of 81 per day for each person so
mtted and cared for
Speaking about the bill Justice Hartman said
What led me TO prepare the bill is the fact that
numbers OF women used to come before me com
planning of their husbands drinking habits. but
who were good and capable men In other ways
found that but for this habit they would be all right
otherwise. The women would stand their drunken
abuse SO long as they could and then come ana ask
me 10 help them had TO say that there was notn-
ing that could do except TO send them to jail.
They were generally men OF otherwise good charac-
ter. and the women would not MAKE a complaint 10
send their own husbands to jail and lower their
positions still more. Similar cases arose with women
whose husbands came before me stating that iney
could stand matters no longer, and was forced 10
send the women TO TAIL with the rest OF the misera-
BILE creatures that come here for twenty-nine days
The cries of one woman. against whom no other
charge could be made were frightfuL ! began TO
Inquire into the subject OF how 10 best treat such
cases | concluded that this bill would be good
law for many reasons 1t VIII take away the stigma
which committa 10 jail means to any man or
woman. Complaints are not made in the most
painful because OF the natural reluctance OF
the suffering wife or nus band TO iniict mat stigm
II sent a hospital he does not 50 deeply feel his
disgrace If jail. and there - d chance
for him to recover and become good man ana
citizen He may have proper care and treatment.
and 20 forth from his confinement worthy 10 be-
member OF the community. 1t Is left 10 the discre-
ton of the judge where man shall be sent Mr..
Livingston has the bill in the Assembly. and Sena-
tor Brush will introduce II in the upper house The
bill was prepared by with the aid OF AdOlph
Kendl OF East New-York. and has been approved
by the Corporation Counsel
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-04
represented Cord Meyer. the president Of the

represented Cord Meyer the president Of the
Acme fertlizcr Company. said:
Inc commerce Of this stream is enormous and
Is steadily growing With Brooklyn spreading
out as II Is Newtown Creek. the natural shipping
way Tor the vast quantities Of building material
required IN consequence. Will presently he in the
heart OF the city. The long array of facts in
FAVOR Oh the changes asked for should prove 50
convincing to the legislators al Washington that
no further delay SHOULD be encountered In Sc
curing relief" "
Congressman Charles G.. Bennett, whose dis
lr!ct includes the upper section Of Newtown
Creek has made careful examination of the
territory about there and. convinced Of the
needs or property owners has been unceasine
In MS activity TO bring about n better coudi-
ton OF things. He has he'd the cooperation of
MS colleagues from the Long Island districts
congressman Howe. Fischer. Wilson, Uurley
ana McCormck-all of whom. after investigat-
Ing the matter. declared themselves TO be Of the
same mind regarding the business Of the claims
fdvanced
The section Of the bill relating to Gowanus
Bay provides that the Strengthening OF the
channel Of that body by directing the harbor
line OF the northery shore of Gowanus Bay in
stead of from "A point on the easterly side Of
Court-st. where the latter intersects with Bry-
ant and thence westerly and southerly paral-
lei with Bryant and Clnton-sts respec-
lively 10 the interior sea wall as at present
established. shall be accomplished by extend
ing Ii from point first above described in a
straight lire in southwesterly direction to
where the line becomes parallel with Clinton
St. and finally intersects the exterior seawall
line
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-04

INQUIRE SAYS HE WAS WRONGFTLLY
DROPPED FROM HIS UNION
He SUES FOR REINSTATEMENT AND ALSO Fol
$4,000 DAMAGES AND TELLS


$4,000 DAMAGES AND TELLS
CURIOUS STORY
Thomas Il. MCGUIRE master mason has begun
suit IN the Kings County Supreme Court FOR rein
statement as a member OF the Brooklyn Benevolent
and Protective Union. and with 1t Is coupled de-
mand for So OO alleged damages. His AFFIDAVIT
presents many novel features and on ii his counsel
has secured from Justice Van WyCk alternative
writ Of mandamus calling for his reinstatement
Mcclure that he joined the union twenty
years ago and from 1885 to 1851 member Of It's
Executive Committee After retiring from mat
Office offered such dues owing TO the sec
rotary but they refused unless he paid fine
OF s. which the secretary said had been levied on
him. but particulars In regard 10 which he refused
10 give Later his dues were accepted. and he was
told the fine had been cancelled and he supposed II
had been until James b. McNamee, the president
said TO him January. 1883: We'll, we've gOi
square with you and made you pay - He denied
it, Next month. he declares, he was tod mat the
fine was still marked against his name, ana In June
the union Illegally ordered strike against nm
and he was unable obtain work. He appealed 10
the Bricklayere and Masons' international | mon.
the parent body, but heard nothing OF the anaf
until June u 1885. when he was told that the Tx
ecutive Committee Of that body had met and de-
cided against him. McNamee voting with the major
ity. This action ne claims. was illegal
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-04

During the Lass quarter the total number o. YES
soils built ard documented I'm the United States
was IA Of = 10 tons compared with ~ vessels
Of 1854 tons Tor the previous quarter or the yes
sells bui during ,he last quarter slNty-hVe "'r'
sail and nfy-nire steam. The ste"l steamers buil
vTrra nine of y $40 tons OF which two ~ 'oH tons
we're bulli on the Great Lakes Torty-eight wooden
80 Ing vtssels Of sos9 tons. w"Ir built on th' =
lsnfir ana (;rlf coasts and twenty-s woOh'h
.team y.ssols Of 8SI2 tons were built on western
rivers
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-04

,,,,,.v Acker of the Trades League OF f'n''h"e'-
1T, ,o.day addressed the House Pos'omce COM
80. IN fayor OF a bill making the rate u ~''c'
mt .e.. one cent for each balf-ouncs'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-04

Elk SUPERVISOR BENNETT. or GKAVESEND OK
DERED TO ISSUE BONDS TO SETTLE

supreme Court Justice Gaynor yesterday granted
10 Michael j Dady a perempory writ requirin
former Supervisor Bennett Of the town or Graves
end 10 issue bonds for the payment OF work done
in the opening and grading Of Neptune-ave. The
Board of Superv sors directed that the street be
opened between Sixth-st. and old LOT d, but al
terward decided open and grade only that por-
ton between old LOT a. and West Fifteenth-st COM
mlssioners were appointed and their awards were
confirmed by the courts. Then the contract wa
made with John Curran but he died, ana h'-
administrators assigned IL TO Mr. Dpdy. The after
completed the opening and grading work ana re
ceived h certificate. but Supervisor Bennett IcIuS u
10 issue inc bonds In court yesterday Jamcs {.
Church, representing Dady showed tial Inc fhhrNd-
ton act provided that proceedings IN existence loi
the opening and grading OF the streets AT the time
If annexation should he carried to completion the
same as though the act had passed The con-
tract is for about s2O0.0N and Justice van RycH :
decision will settle a point hat has proven p'zz"
10 a good many lawyers.