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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-02-13
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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-02-13

New York, Feb. lit has been a.
cided That Harvard. Columbia, Pennsyi-
,ania and Cornell would row universe
" race june &c The committee is ID
favor Of the course ~ Pougnkeepsis.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-02-13
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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-02-13
BLOOD AND FIRE.
Plans Of Weyler, the New Captain
General of Cuba
VIII Cali Rebels to Surrender Unless
They DO SO He Threatens "A
Cruel Campaign Much Mis-
cry in Cuba.

Havana, Jan. 31.-The alarming news
reaches here from Madrid that Gen.
Wcyler assured intimate friends be-
fore his departure from Spain that he
insends to inaugurate a blood and fire
campaign Immediately on his arrival
here. The dispatch states that he will
issue a proclamation in which he viii
demand that the rebels lay down their
arms within eight days If his orders
are not complied with by that time
he will cause all rebels TO be seized
by the troops, and. after brief court
martial. viii cause them to be exc
cuted. The proclamation is to include
all abettors OF the revolution and ready
punishment Will be dealt out to all
who are known to sympathize with the
insurgents
Great Misery in Cuba.
Washington, Jan. Representative
Money (Miss.), the senator-elect from
that state, has received advices from
Cuba which are OF considerable inter
est. According to the statement of Mr..
Moneys informant the devastation of
the island has been carried 10 such an
extent that poverty. famine and wide
spread suffering Will surely prevail in
the near future unless by some means
the hostilities are brought to a close.
The writer says that the crops Of this
season have been practically destroyed
throughout most of the island. the cane
mills stopped, bridges burned, roads
torn up and business almost entirely
killed for the time. In the province
of Santa Clara, where 225,0O0 sacks OF
sugar were ground last year, no wheels
have been turning this season, for 20
start a mill is to give a signal to the in
surgents to blow it up.
Famine Inevitable.
The inevitable result of the cuntinu-
ance of the war, says the writer, will
be a famine throughout the farming
districts of Cuba. The United States
being the nearest powerful neighbor OF
the island and having always responded
to calls for suffering countries, will nat
llrally be looked to to furnish assist
ance and relief.
Mr.. Money is member of the house
committee on foreign affairs and has
taken pains to secure the most reliable
information from responsible parties
in Cuba. The tenor of his correspond
ence is that Spain will never be able To
conquer the revolutionists, and that
the continuance of the war will in
volve more loss of life and the Empower
ishment of both Spain and Cuba.
Through the Enemies Lines.
Havana. FEB. 4.-Maximo Gomez, ac
companied by 1000 mounted men, sue
ceeded late Thursday in recrossing the
trocha or military line established by
the Spaniards between Havana and
l;atabano.
He crossed a few miles south of Be
iucal. near Buena Ventura. which is
about ten miles north of Quivican. Al
the same time he destroyed small cul
vert, tore up the railroad tracks, cut
the telegraph wires and crippled the
section of railroad between Rincon and
Quiyican.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-02-13

City Of Mexico, Feb. a.-Ihe federal
census, which is now completed, shows
a population Of i2.54e.057 The City OF
Mexico has so 80.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1896-02-13
shea Gets Another Re.plte.

Albany, \ T.. Feb. l.-Gov MortoI
has granted Bat Shea, who is under
sentence Of death for the murder OF
Robert Ross during an election in Troy,
a further respite to February IL
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-06-05
AUSTIN CoRBIN.

Stokes evidently struck a tree, as
one of the first to arrive on the scene ex-
pressed IL, his body was completely
wound around the tree. He died about
o'clock. Mr.. Corbin struck the stone
wall with frightful force, and was ter
ribly cut and bruised about his head. and
one OF his legs was broken crushed SO
that the bones protruded through the
flesh He was able to speak when MT.
Woodbury., his farmer. who was near by,
reached him, but he soon lost conscious
ness, and remained in that condition
most OF the time until 10:1S. when he
breathed his last.
There were present at his bedside,
Mrs. Corbin, his daughters, Miss Annie
and Mrs. Edgell OF New York, all OF
whom witnessed the sad accident from
the house.
They came TO town on Saturday last,
and would doubtless have passed the
greater part of the summer here. Drs.
Cain and Stickney of this town and
Drs. Upham and Tolles OF Claremont
early arrived at the scene of the acci-
dent while DIR. o. G.. Cilley of Boston
arrived on n special train about $3.50.
Austin Corbin, who recently attained
an ambition which he had cherished for
30 years. I'm obtaining complete control
OF the entire railroad system on Long
Island, was star OF the first magnitude
I'm the financial armament. He was
the practical ruler OF an island OF greater
area and population than many Euro
penn Kingdoms could boast Of half
century ago. and he was at the head OF
another great railroad system that grid
irons the richest coal district In the
country.
From very humble circumstances MIR.
Corbin rose TO his opuient position. lie
was born about 60 years ago I'm New
port, N. III. His father was farmer.
and not a very prosperous one at that.
lie gave his son good education. how
ever. and saw him graduated from Har-
ward Law school at the age OF 70. The
young lawyer practiced for a while In the
east. and then tiicd his luck In the west.
at Davenport. la. lie went into the
banking business there. and removed 20
New York. where he organized the COR
bin Banking company I'm 1865.
| Soon after this he became interested
in railroads. His first trip To Long Isl-
and was made with his sick child His
shrewd business instinct told him that
the island. with It's many natural adj
vantagcx, was bound Co become a sum-
mcr outing place for a great majority
Of the teeming millions of the big cities
ot whose yery eoors 1t Icy. Tie Long
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-06-05
COMMENCEMENT WEEK.
The Program Of Exercises at Brown
University.


University.
Tne program for commencement week
at Brown will be as follows for 1896:
THURSDAY, JUNE II.
8 %. m.-Debate by mem oers of the
Junior class for the Hicks prize in sayle's
Memorial Hall.
FRIDAY, JUNE 12--CLAss DAY.
tO:3O a. m.-Oration, "Modern Demo-
cracy and What it Means" Gardner Kirk
Hudson; poem, "From Castle Waits,
Clarence Nj. Gallup; welcome address,
Irving ii. Gamwell, president OF senior
class, in Sayles Memorial Hall.
D. m.-Class tree exercises, front
campus; speakers. Jesse Il. Smith, Robert
s. Phillips; address TO undergraduates,
John S. Murdock; address by President
Andrews.
sp. m.-Promenade concert and illum-
ination Of college grounds.
SUNDAY, JUNE IA.
4p. m.-Baccalaureate sermon by Rev.
George Il. Merrill of Newton, Mass, in
the First Baptist Meeting House.
MONDAY, JUNE l6
n. m.-Declamation by membe OF
the sophomore class Tor the Carpenter
Prizes III CAONutiOh fh tAf~ . ~~~~
Meeting House.
TUESDAY, JUNE 10.
$3.50 a. m.--Business meeting OF the
Phi Beta Kappa Society.
IL a. m.--Address before the Alumni
Association on "Scholestic fealty," by
Professor Richard Steere Colwell. ID. D.,
of Denison University in the First Baptist
Meeting House. The procession Will form
in front OF Manning Hall at 1880 o. m.
4p. m.-Annual meeting OF the Alumni
Association. Short addresses In memory
of the late Professor blake Will he made
by Hon. Rowland Hazard and others.
WEDNESDAY,, JUNE IL l2S1H ANNUAL
COMMENCEMENT.
10 n. m. Exercises of graduating class
in the First Baptist Meeting House. The
procession will form in front OF Manning
Hall at 80 a. IN.
Ip. m. = Commencement dinner in
Sayies Memorial Hall.
s p. m.-President's reception at his
residence.
THURSDAY, JUNE 1S
9:45 - Meeting of the corporation In
University Hall.
Thursday, Friday and Saturday, exam
nations for admission TO college at
Rhode Island Hall.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-06-05
Millionaire COrbin Meets
a Tragic Death.
Was Thrown From His Car
riage During a Runaway.
His COachman Also Killed--Grand-
son Had Narrow Escape.

Newport, N. II. June 5.-About
o'clock yesterday afternoon Austin Cor
bin and his grandson. Corbin Edgell.
youth of about Ia years. with the latter's
tutor, DR.. Hunger, left the Corbin house.
about 1ia miles northwest of this village.
for a fishing trip TO Cornish mountain.
The team, a hitherto kind, though lively,
pair OF horses, was in charge of John
Stokes, who has been Mr.. Corbin's coach
man both here and in New York for
years. But the horses were hitched up
yesterday for the first time, perhaps,
without binders. 1t Is thought that Mr..
Corbin opened a sunshade just as they
drove away from the yard. The horses
at once started to run. and became un-
manageable. They ran down the de-
scending western driveway at terrific
speed and at the turn into the main ro~s
all were thrown violently, while the
horses kept the road. DIR. Hunger was
thrown completely over the wall, and
landed on plowed ground. He received
severe bruises and fracture. Young
Edgell suffered fracture of the leg and
wrist.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-06-05

Boston, June 5.--A rousing reception
was accorded to Commander Tucker
and his wife on their first Official IGei,3
appearance as the head Of the Ssivauon
Army In the United States, in fremont
Temple last night, when fully lS0o Sal
vationists and their frierJs ''hrcd n
volley" which lasted five minutes. The
exercises consisted OF singing Saivat.n
songs, and prayer. with short addresses
from th- commander and his wife.
Neither OF the speakers touched upon the
recent trouble In the army. but each
gave a few OF their experiences In push
ing the work OF the army In India After
the meeting. nine captains In New Eng
lard were promoted 20 ensigns. for
valiant services OF from 10 20 ~ years.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-06-05

Island railroads at that time consisted
or few scattered lines. badly managed
and being run at loss by their owners.
Mr.. Corbin began by securing the con-
troll of the principal line. With that as
a foundation he gradually built up the
great system which now spans the ISL
and in all directions. absorbing one after
the other of the lines as opportunity Of
fered and combining them into one har-
monious whole.
To Mr. Corbin's foresight New York.
ers owe the development of their far
famed Coney Island Many OF the other
beautiful seaside resorts on the isla I'd
which are now so popular were brought
TO notice by Mr. Corbin Since he gained
absolute control of all the railways on
the island his much talked of project of
establishing a line OF ocean steamers.
with the American port located at Mon
tauk Point, had been rvived.
1t is difficult to estimate Mr.. Corbin's
wealth. AT Newport, there is a villa. set
in the center of an estate 400 acres In
extent. Beyond this there is a game
preserve, which takes in many former
mountain farms in Newport township,
extending over 10000 acres. About this
last there Is high, strong fence, and
within the barrier elk. moose and deer
roam at Will. There is also a herd of
buffalo and some fine specimens OF the
American bison. 1t was Mr. Corb ms
desire TO make this one of the greatest
hunting preserves in the world, and this
idea was being rapidly realized. For
many years he has had agents in every
country in the world looking for rare
animals.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-06-05
A SKILLFUL ARTIST.
The Chief of Tie N:ws Staff Gains Dis
tircii0n.

The Chief Of Tie N:ws Staff Gains Dis
tirciion.
Artist Frank w. Marshall of this city
and the chief of The NEWS art depart
ment, enjoys the distinction which comes
to very few artists. He has just success
fully completed the performance of
work which would naturally cause the
ordinary artist to quail before its under
taking-that of decorating 2S large oak
papels, a In Italian renaissance, in poker
work. As every body knows poker work
Is drawing on wood with red hot irons,
but it was only few years ago that
artists dared attempt II on anything larg-
er than picture frames or small tables for
ornamental purposes. Mr.. Marsaalls
contract, however, was peculiar one,
and the result rebounds very much to his
credit. The panels made are for the
freze between the ceiling and walls OF
the new billiard room in Mr.. Charles
Fletcher's cottage at Conapicut Park.
Mr.. Fletcher is said TO be multi
millionaire and is the largest mill owner
herea bouts, besides being a man of pecu-
liar and ornate tastes. Each panel Is
curved and about four by three feet, with
the exception of two for the ends OF the
room, which are over six feet in length.
All the scroll work had to be applied
With the utmost nicely and precision,
and the vines, fruits, flowers and faces,
conventional or otherwise, mast corre-
spond TO look right when viewed from
the floor of the apartment Anybody who
has tried poker work knows now hard it
is to draw even the simplest line without
making cents in the wood, yet Mr.. Mar
ehall succeeded In making every line as
smooth as IL applied with the brush and
Mr.. Fletcher expressed himself as being
more than pleased, which is compliment
indeed. The artist used in the work small
copper soldering irons heated over
Bunson burner to white heat. The
sharp edges OF the irons were first filed
down and the result was amazing. III a
panel had been spoiled there was none to
take SIS place, and the efisct of the whole
Is s.millr TO crayon work.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-06-05
Greatest and Most Intercetinx Inven-
tion of the Ave.

The first evidence that the public has been
aroused TO the iumportance Of the "vita-
scope" as one Of the greatest and most
startling inventions of the age, was given the
latter part OF the present week, when its
present quarters ut 3o5 Westminster street
were severely tested at almost every perform
anco There is every reason way the
"vitsscope" should catch and hold public
interest. Just think what IL means.
The scenes shown are local, foil OF life and
action, simply lacking in vocalizntion SO far
as the figures are concerned. It's possibilities
arc Unlimited; starring out with n series Of
pictures that are intensely interesting and
Instructive, they can be added 10 nt any time
at tho will OF tho operative. OF the pictures
shown it is hard TO tell which will leave tho
most lasting impression, but there Is no doubt
which creates the most laughter The undis
guised pleasure of May Irwin and the evident
delight Of John Rics, in the kissing scene are
very funny. OF the new pictures tho sionx
Ghost Danes, Village Blacksmith Shop and
tho Burlesque Dance OF Rob Roy attract the
must attention. 1T does not matter SO much
now waether one sees Loie Fuller dance ip
tho fesh OF not sho dances indefaticahly at
tho "vitascope's" headquarters, at least her
counterfeit prcssntront does, and those
present worl be willing to take an oath that
she was roally there.
Doorkeeper Gibbs reports that tho "loo'' OF
the city are very much in evidence.
The exhibitions appeal TO the irdies and
ichldren being refined and irrisisiibly novel.
Tho performances is continuous from II u.
m. to II M.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-06-05
Sadness in the Community.

A noticeable sadness pervadcs this
place this morning as the.result of yes
terday's fatal runaway accident whereby
Austin Corbin, the millionaire railroad
president, and his coachman lost their
lives, and Mr. Corbin's grandson and the
latter's tutor were severely injured. Mr..
Corbin was looked upon as generous and
most estimable resident and the naople
keenly feel his death.
At the Corbin residence this morning
the condition of the injured is not more
serious than was mt first reported. Edgell
Cortin, whose leg and wrist were frac-
tured, and DIR. Kanzer, his tutor, whose
arm was broken, are both reported as be-
ing conf orta BILE.
Mrs. Corbin is still prostrated from the
effects of the terrible shock OF her hus-
bands DEATH, but it is thought she will
recover after brief time. The others OF
the family, Miss Corbin included, are
able TO be about as usual.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-06-05
Tnxnayers swindled.

Boston, June 5.-The joint special
legislative committee TO investigate the
Norfolk county affairs made its report
TO the legislature last nigrt. IT sets
forth. that the commissioners actually
spent $4,000 on the Dedham court
house, OF which all over s2si Geo was IL
legal and unauthorized; that the law
requiring contracts OF over $500 TO be adj
vertised was repeatedly violated; large
contracts were made without writings.
and the rights OF the public were
violated. The law to regulate the pro-
cedure OF the commissioners was violated
repeatedly for the sake Of concealins
the amount of expenditure. Transfers
60 the amount OF s24.OOo were MADE, and
were clearly illegal and improper. The
progress OF the investigation developed
ON 1he-part of many persons lxho- had
dwelt with the commissioners every
ordinary indication Of fraud. 1t IL evil
dent that certain expenditures on tho
court house were not merely extrava-
CANT. but dishonest. Chairman Siorrill
Is held responsible. and his associate.
Dowker must share responsibility. IL
is recommended that the next legisla.
tive remedy presnt defects in the county
government
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-06-05
TO PAY INTEREST ON BONDS.
Transfer Made OF N cessary Amount From
Sewer Assessments.

Tho city OF Providence must pay sl7, 50
In interest on the bonds on the 18th of this
month snd rs the interest accoun. Is exhaust
ed the board OF Aldermen yesterday passed
a hill trar-ferring tho required amount from
tho revenue from sewer assessments.
II IVES case OF robling Peter TO pay Paul
for now there - hardly enough left In tho
sewer assessment fund 20 buy chewing gum
for city officials. and 10 II absolutely necessary
that $500 more should come from SOME
where to repair school buildings with, this
summer.
A resolution was isssed authorizing the
park commissioners 20 purchase steam
roller at cost not 10 exceed 5000 and tho
remainder ola very short session vas
de-, ted ., fireworks and swill ana offsl leg
islation.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-06-05
Inaurance Company Intcre.ted.

Salem. Mass. June 5.--Judge Holden
who held the inquest on the bodies OF
James +. Flynn and Miss Josephine
Manning. who were found dead In n
hotel in this city on April 3. finds that
while tho evidence in the case may not
be legal. set Il points strongly 60 the fact
that Flynn first shot Miss Manning and
then killed himself. This decision will
enable an Insurance company I'm which
Flynn held policy 10 contest the pay
ment. az there was no provision covering
suicide,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-06-05

Did you ever think how readily the blood is
poisoned by constipsiion' Bad blood means
bad health and premature ola aga DeNitt's
Little Early Risers. the famous little pills.
overcome obstinate constipation. Jobnsion's
Pharmacy. se3 wssin.inster street; M.tzser's
Pharmacy. go North Main street; AIfreis
Pharmacy, sll Eddy street
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-06-05

ottawa. June THE fisheries depart
ment reports that the two Dominion
cruisers on the Great Lakes are effectu-
ally putting an end to poaching by
United states fishing boats. This year
American fishermen on Lake Erie are
using invisible buoys. making Il peces-
sary for the police steamer Petrol TO use
graphing gear TO find the ne.I. The
catches on the American side are too
small TO pay.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-06-05
Court Calendar for Satu rday.

iAppeHhte DuSisioo.s
Eo. 1905. American Hand -Sewed Shoe
Co. VS.. John Henry 'ONeil, ct al.
Ea. 27s7. Madeline Babcock vs.. John
Eq. 1909. Maria j. Braret VS.. Erastus
Eq. 421i. Boston Thread Co. VS.. Queen
Dyeing Co.
Div 1858 Mary f. Briggs VS.. Elliot
Eq. lsi3. David W. Potter, adr., VS..
Div. 1o,2s0 Charles B. Chsppelle VS..
Celia q. Chappelle.
Div. 10, Lillian Hall VS.. Elmer
Hall.
Div. 1o,452. Julia Bogues VS.. James
+. Bogues
Andrew Williamson.
Div. S525 Ella A. Tebitts VS.. Forest
Eq. 1874. William I. Baker, ct al, VS..
Bowen A. Sweet, ct al.
Div. 1O,60S. James Crowley VS.. Ellen
Div. io,sO5. Easher samuels VS. Emma
Div. io,si6 Mary Moriarty Va John
j. Moriarty.
Div. 10, oss. John r. Brooks VS.. Julia
A. Brooks.
j. r. W. Thomson & Barber vs.. Morgan
Gallup a. co.
j. I. w. 166 Bartholomew Kelly VS..
J. 7. w. III. Maria Kilkenny VS.. John
Div. 1o,177. Elizabeth Aldrich VS..
Howard A. Aldrich.
]. 4. w. IFS. Edward j. Kenne5y vs..
Benjamin +. Gilmore.
Eq. 1902. Charles Ii. Warren ct al VS..
Providence Tool Co., ct al.
Eq. Ssl7. Maria L. Taylor, pro ami, VS..
John w. Slater, ct al.
Tcommon Pleas Division.i
3713 Julia III. Smith vs. Pawtucket
Street Railway Company. Attorneys
Page & Owen for PLAINTIFF; ID. (. Bak-
er for defendant.
2S3a. Frederick Sherman VS.. L. W.Sher-
man ct al. Attorueys-G. j. West for
plaintiff; Colweil q Barney for defend
ants.
7C62. Charles l.. Banding VS.. William
f. Sayles. Attorneys-G. j. West for
plaintiff; w. w. and Z. w. Blodgett.
35i9 Mary T.. Nicholson VS.. Laura
Wheeler, executrix. To be .hearo Dy the
court in cham5er
The following cases in which motions
are pending will be heard:
3941-2. Mary and Louisa Driscoll vs.
Lloyd A. TilIinghast; that plaintiffs give
surety for costs.
oZoZ august 1eiu Vs. Taui aus soino
motion.
1883. John johnson, pro ami VS..
Natick Mills; same molten.
1904. Ella Butts VS.. Union Railroad
Company; that copy OF physicians report
be filed.
1I4a State Grace l.. Woodmansee vs.
William A. Woodmansee; that proceed
ings to quash he entertained.
Joseph X, rshaw VS.. Centerdale Soap
Works and Betsey Lind VS.. Thomas w.
Lind; that plaintiffs file bills of particu-
lars.
1912. Charlotte Farrar VS.. b. +. Pierce;
that defendant be released from arrest
and bail discharged.
3404. American National Bank OF Hart
ford VS.. Henry NJ. Anthony; that case be
discontinued.
1862. John A. Clarke ct ux. vs.. Bernard
Conaty; that case be dismissed for nom
compliance with order of the court.
322S. John q. McHugh vs. John III.
Branaghan; that case be referred TO an
auditor.