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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-27

So many Ohio Office seekers are strand
ed in Washington that it has been pro
posed to take mp Il collection to pay
their fare back home. Washington City
could well afford to pay the expenses
home of all disappointed office seekers
Many of them linger there, going down
through all the grades of degradation, liv
ing ON small loans. until they play on,
completely, and then some of them join
the criminal classes
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-27

raised in Waller county. He was attor-
nov general of Texas during Coke's sec
nnd administration and distinguished him.
self for service in the celebrated land
grabbing cases. In other cases in which
fhe rights and interests of the people were
involved he greatly distinguished himself.
lie declined to become a candidate for
recollection and retired to private life at
Nayasota. He was major general of the
limited Confederate Veterans department
of Texas.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-27

The colored youth nominated for ca
dctship at the Annapolis Naval School
failed ON his first and second examine
tons, which settles the race social ques-
ton. We congratulate him on the fail
ures, which mean an avoidance of hazing
that he would not have stood even if he
had the endurance of Fita immons.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-27

hours the chase was kept up, enlivened
now and then by solid shot throwing up
a sheet of white spray just ahead of the
swift vessels bows. 1t began to look
as If the Spaniard meant to chase the
Ethelred clear to the Delaware capes
when another steamship was sighted and
the gunboat sheered off and gave vigorous
chase to the newly discovered steamer.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-27

Greece is classic in mountains, but sadly
in need of farming lands, which are much
more important to it's prosperity. If ii
loses Thessaly II will b. in bad way, as
that is about the only farming land it has
in all IFS precipitous domain.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-27
Struck by Lightning.

Leesville, Tex. May 23.-(Special)-
During the electrical storm which visited
this place last night, lightning struck the
residence of Henry Hill, Jr., located in
the eastern part of the city, damaging
the building and furniture to the extent
of several hundred dollars. The family
are away for summer vacation.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-27
Touched In the Territory.

Tcrral, |. r., May .-(SpeciaL)-A
small cyclone passed over this place last
night. Six dwellings were blown from
their foundations. The photograph gal
lery of w. c. Benson and Stephens feed
store were entirely destroyed. Southeast
of town five farm houses were entirely
blown away. No loss of life.
Crops were damaged by the wind and
rain
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-27
Killed in Church.

Smithville, Tex, May 22.-(Special) y
Louis Drisdall, colored, was shot and
killed last night three miles south of here.
He was sitting in church, near win
dow, when some one from the outside
fired in through the window with a
41-calibre pistol, the ball passing through
his head. Justice w. l.. Moore held an
inquest this morning, but there were no
developments as to who did the shooting.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-27

The vaults of the subtreasury at New
York refute the argument of the populists
in behalf of the county subtrcasury
scheme. These vuults in New York are
so overloaded with gold that il is feared
the building will collapse. If the popu-
list subtraasury scheme was adopted
wheat and corn would smash all the
barns the government could build.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-27
Established u Record.

Baltimore, Nd, May 23.-IIcnry Smith
of this city, who holds the 24-hour Amer.
lean record, rode against time to establish
I5-mile record, II distance recently rec.
ognized by the Century Road club
Smiths time today was hours II min.
utes, II IL seconds, against strong
wind.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-27
TRAVELLING AGENTS.

MAJ. j. =. UrtWfOrU,
II. A. Riley.
The above gentlemen are oEr only dntho.'
N1Eed travelling agents. The publicis cLntlon-
I'D not to pay money to any one who may
represent him or themselves az travelling
agents for this paper, as all authority here
tofOre issued to any other person Ii hereby
evoked.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-27
Entail ARRAY.

Smithville. Tex, May 22.-(Special.)-
Two Mexicans, while chopping cotton on
the farm of j. G. Williams, became in
volved in difficulty, when one struck
the other with hoe, breaking his skull,
from the effects of which he died today.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-27
Wealthy Farmer Suicides.

Heidenheimer. Tex, May 24.-(Special.)
William Musick, wealthy farmer, liv-
ing three miles north of here, sucided last
night by hanging himself. He has been
under the doctors care for some time and
was not considered of sound mind.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-27
ADVERTISING RATES.

Advertising rates will be made snown en-
DUPLICATION. =,
Eastern business office. 1.-THE Tribune"
Abiding, New Yori City Western buslness
keckwith Special Agency, sole agents for
bregn advertising.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-27
Gen. Hannibal poo,e D.,,

Navasota, Tex, May 23-(Spccial)-
Gen. Hannibal ii. Boone died today from
an attack of Uraema after an illness of
two days. aged 81 years.
Gen. Boone was born in Tennessee and
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-27
yERMs OF SUBSCRIPTION.
IN THE CITY.

IN THE CITY.
tors month-in advance .............u W
Three mOnths-ln advance mummy 20
TiX months-in advance .......,....,o 70
Dpe year-in advance ..............l0 "
Vunday only-One year ........,..'' ~
bunday 0nly-slx months ...........i w
All subscriptions In the city not paid IN
Mlyance will invariably be charged ~ the
Ate OF $lU per month.
BY MAIL.
Dne month-in advance ......-.....N W
Three moDtha-In advance ..,...... 30
Six months-in advance ....,...... ~
One year--In advance ,.............S 90
sunday cnly-one year ............. z 90
Sunday only-six months .........- ! w
Weekly StatesRan-One year ........ W
Weekly Statesnan-six months ..;; W
NcstaEe free 10 any part OF the United
States, Mexico and Canada
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-27
THE WEATHER.

Washington, May 25.-FOr Eastern
Texas--Fajr, south winds.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-05-11
NAVAL STOR Els.

wILMINGTON, N. c., Nav TO- Sp,,tt.
turpentine firm at ~; % casks.
srusin steady; strained Sl.30 good strain &
ST. receipts 100 barrels
Tar eady at 81 .05, receipts Il6barrels
Turpentine quiet; haro SI.2U; SOIL $40,
virgin $3.50, receipts 10 barre's.
SAVANNAH, Ga, May l0,Spirits turpen-
tine firm III 25A. Sales $50 casks; receipts
1,3U0
Rosin firm, sales 1928; receipts 1869: A
B. c. 81 80; d $40; e, SLAB f sl.50. g, sl.55
window gIase ~ o.; water white S2.35.
CHARLESTON s. O., May 10 --Iurpentine
nominal at 354
hosln tlrm; sales $50; A. b, G., S1.25 ID. Sl30
81 is. ~ S. Is. \, SIT window glass 81 30, wa
ter white 800.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-05-11
LuEAL STOCKMARKET.
GRAIN AND PRODUCE.

Chicago, May 10.-With a government
crop hanging over the market, generally
an augury of lower prices, wheat to-day
managed to advance y cent. 1t was
helped considerably by big worlds visi-
BILE decrease. Corn and provisions were
very dull and closed at substantially I'M
changed prices except for lard, which
shows a small decline. Oats were in good
demand and advanced "A cent.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-05-11
NEW YORK MONEY MARKET.

New YORK May TO-. Money on cell
easV at lsta1k per cent; last loan Ia
cent. closed at .slh per cent. Prime Sner-
camille paper 3h@y4 per cent. Sterling ex-
change with, with actual business
in bankers Uills at SIX al S71 for demand,
4 1904 s6s for sixty days. Posted rates Asa
S71 and 4.SS@4S9 commercial bills, S5s
Neyican dollars AK. Silver certificates 6OA "a
sl% Rar silyee- COX, Government bonds
firpr. State bonds dull. Railroad bonds firm
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-05-11
OTHER MARKE rs.

galveston. steady. ~, 1024 bales.
Norfolk, steady, ~, l0l bales.
Baltimore, nomina, 1915, - bales.
Boston, firm, IN. 446 bales.
Wilmington. firm, q, ~ bales
Savannah, steady. IN, 5S7 bales:
New Orleans, quiet, 79-l6, IS oales.
Mobile. nothing doing, rs, 80 bales.
Memphis, quiet, firm. ~, 1853 bales.
Augusta, dull IN, IA bales
Charleston, firm, ~, SIC bales
cincinnati, firm, rs, 255 bales
Louisville, steady. 7A;o0,- bales
st. Louis, steady, IN, 10 bales.
Houston. quiet. I 1-l6. 63y bales.
New York, steady, ll-l6, =. bales,
hALElGh COTTON MAhhET.
RALEIGH. N. G., May 10
Strict good middling. ......'''.'' 1S(g.%
Strict middlIng. ........'. .''..'.. '-"a
Midding .......,. .'.,..'-.'7s(atA
Receipts bales.
Market firm.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-05-11
MEDICAL SOCIETY OF THE STATE
OF
NORTH CAROLINA.

The Fortyfourth annual meeting will
be held in Morehead City, beginning
Tuesday, May Sth, 1897. A cordial invi-
tation is extended to all physicians in
the State, who are in good standing, to
attend and unite themselves with the
Society. Reduced rates will be offered
by the railroads and hotels. 1t is very
important that the titles OF all papers
to be presented to the Society shall be
in the hands of the secretary not later
than May 18th.
p. L. MURPHY, M. o., President,
Morganton, N. c.
R0B'T 0. JEWET, N. D., Secretary,
Wilmington, N. G
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-05-11
loaf 3l6, crushed SO IS. powdered 1915
granuiated 10, cubes 1916.
BALTIMORE.

BALTIMORE.
BALTIMoRT. May 10 -Four steady: western
supertine S2.75@o3.U0: do. extra $3z5a4 CO., do
family $425G4.65; winter wheat patents 81 goa
80; spring ~ 40; &2594.5O; spring wheat
straights 81 00@4.20.
Wheat firmer; spot and May SO bid July
rs; Southern wheat nv sample Sass
295a29k; July 294 629K: August -; steamer
mixed 26t a2dS; Southern white 81; do. yell
low 29h 0D30.
Oats firm; No. white 26a27; No 2 mixed
23k a24.
Rye firmer: No. 2, near by, 39XalO No
western iUal0h.
Hay weak; NO, l choice Timothy $14 So
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-05-11

NEW YORK. May D.-Futureg opened
steady; sales 1900 bales.
FUTURES closed steady: sales LOG, 100 bales.
Opening. Closing
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-05-11

Spot cotton closed steady; middling up
lands 7l1-16, middling gulf l5 10: sales 1882
LIVERPOOL.
LIVERPOOL, May 10.-i:00 +. M.-Spot cot
ton. moderate demand: prices higher; Amer
lean middling fair II 10; good middling AID
American middling Az low middling IL I'd;
GOOD ordinary ID led: ordinary 3Ad.
Sales of the day were 5000 Dales, of which
I'm were for speculation and export. and in
ciuded 74Ol American receipts 1900 bales
incII1ding /. o. American.
futures opened steady with a moderate
demand and closed quiet at the advance.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1897-10-27

manner. Any system for developing
and rewardlng merit, by promotion or
otherwise, is wholly impracticable
while the men are the creatures of Of
fetal caprice, party expedIency or the
vicissltudes of the ballot box. Under
such conditions the policy OF n ponce
man will be to hang on as long as he
can, by any hold within reach, and
make what he can out OF his job by
hook or crook, before the next election.
Chicago is noted for wickedness and
corruption, and for the effrontery with
which vice flourishes. No wonder
With a police department manipulated
in the manner described. and with the
clements of population embraced in
that remarkable metropolis. nothing
better can be expected. But let the
decent people of the city come together
and organize and carry to viotorya nom
partisan movement, and very different
state of affairs would be inaugurated
This lesson from Chicago shows some
Of the evils of partisan control in
municipal affairs.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1897-10-27
BRIGHAM YOUNG ACADEMY

The Academy begins its twenty
second Academic year Aug. 90, 1897.
and offers instructions in the following
departments:
j. A Kindergarten and ElnGergar-
ten Training school.
?. A Primary SHOOT, covering the
eight grades.
8. A High SHOOT, covering four
years work.
A. A Commercial college covering
three years work.
g. A Music department. instru-
mental and vocal.
G.. 4 Domestic Science Department,
giving instructions in cookery and
domestic arts.
z. a Collegiate department, cover
Ing four years work and Offering
courses leading to the following de-
grees:
A. a Normal course leading to
the degree Of Bachelor OF Pedagogy
az Pd.J.
b. Academic courses leading to
the degrees Of Bachelor OF Science
o.. 81, Bachelor of Letters (B. L..
and Bachelor of Philosophy Phi. b.
For circulars OF Information, apply
to the Secretary, Brigham Young
Academy. Fox G, Provo City
BENJAMIN cLUFF JR..
President
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1897-10-27
THEIR CALLING IN DANGER.


pecunar ana STRIKING feature char-
ac'eri2es the present campaign In TINS
cl'S oroiharlly democrats ana tie
pupNcahs oppose eaeh other VIGOROUSLY
attack each othefs past record pres
cut Platform anu future poi'cy' ana DC
rue eoch othef souhdly' But this time
II N NOT the hostlllty OF partlsans Tor
each o'her' out Tor persons VINO are not
partisuils AT ail,that signatures the can
Nass' me politicians OF the respec-
i've parties are iar more hostile to the
hoh-partisahs thah they are TO each
otneF'
Judging by their utterances the pol
i'iciahs would iar rather see their pro-
houhced opponents IN national politics
elected TO power IN TINS city than to
zee the eohtroi OF the municipality
vested IN BODY OF business men Who
as once holders would repudiate all
allegiance to all political parties At
nrSt thought II seems singular that
politician should hate his traditional
Zoe less than he hates man who,
though not ms any bears MIN no i'll
VIII; nut second thought VIII lead to
an explanation OF this seeming incon-
slstehcy'
II the people OF TINS city elect the
hoh-par'lsah ticket 1t means that the
occupation OF the heller is gone. 1t
mean that the ward politician Is IN
cohuhently and eHectually squeIched.
ms teiiow eitzens nave no earthly use
Tor nun any more Henceforth he
must ilVe by other means than political
corruption ana chieanery' II business
men are to take control OF the CITY, the
politicians Tor revenue VIII have to go.
NOW rather than soc their occupation
permanently abolished the politicians
OF the stripe referred to would much
prefer to see their opponents on ma
tional lines elected. should the lat
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1897-10-27
An nLusrnArroN FROM CHICAGO

A press dispatch sent from Chicago
yesterday states that 434 Republican
policemen have been summarily dis
charged and replaced by the same
number Of star League" Democratic
ex-policemen, who had been removed
under the previous administration. 1t
thus appears that the police depart
ment Of Chicago, which ought to be Or
ganized and disciplined on the highest
plane attainahle, is really the prey OF
the ward politician, the heller and the
boodler.
1t is vain to hope for either honesty
or efficiency in a police department.
constituted and controlled in such a
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1897-10-27

q n remedy that would be in every
home If all knew what thousands in
all parts of the continent have
learned. Those who have used or
binary llniments are amazed at what
Snow Liniment does and the rapidity
with which II does it. Cures Lame
Back. Rheumatism. Neuralgia, Sore
ness, Bruises, Strains-Muscular Pains
anywhere. Equally good for animals.
r, e. Morse. Travelling Salesman, Gal
weston, Texas, says: TWO bottles of
Billiards. Snow Liniment cured me of
rheumatism of three months stand
ing" When buying rememberSnow
Liniment has no substitute. Price 50
cents. Sold by z. C M. /. Drug De-
partment.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1897-10-27

ma coninr
p.''iio''D' true anu -, ,,,t,,t In
e.'Vn VIII pe r,,. e,,,i,ors,
history OIL t''I7 .,,,.,,,o,,ont one
p"i.' VIII become 49,, ,,,.,,,,,isa NJ
1t remains true W. a,,,ota1 IN
So" 'e' .,,o,,,,,,ilitv and
Va num- -, "a hecnusa
'a. DVe''"se VI nc -, ,,,,u The
pi'oe III ,.s,,a,, ,,,hic,,
N"e'''V,i VI po'''''' ,.s.,,.,,..o chile
oinS pe se'''' t.. ,ta Gov
's"oieu as OIL no "'''''ei' 49,.
e'h'''eh' Oh CITY va ~, .,,. az
ndps even stat'' WI" a.nrs ard
position IN the cho''e - -,
iepresehtatiVes "no ,i'''s a.,
Ni'uii]e IN hatloHoi
""'Vn IS "tose'"e' -,
rosatiVe OF even so-ed'''N
STATE
ine attitude OF me NV"a 10 w.,
Wy It's tu.terahces p''''s
'ioushtIui' persistent iiielu
"hoie people. II y '.'e "u 'oe',.e
pe"ee anu union inc i'e VI
sahce anu nnahclai slNNei''
the inner thoughl OF many ""o ~,
''e moment may MOI e'e'''S
'iIe snuckles oil party ate 'iie
Oh olsotry' rapa'l'y anu slavery un
worthy Oh iree anu thoubi''iuI
MOI put what there Is room lor VI
Nersity or thought ana policy IN resuru
10 open neutrality-suspicious. winch
are not authoritatiyely settled even ny
the most profound mentality bue
there is no room for dlFia'on as TO the
propriety OF reducing 10 minimum
IN our famous city an the eleiheh's
OF uhcieahhess ana CRIME any more
than there need be disputes that the
capital OF the state shoulu prac'ice
economy multiply factories ior m
uustry' protect the hutnp'e nome vi .ie
iaoorlns man. seeing that unity Vi t"-
terest snail bloom INTO UNITY OF actioh'
that SAT- Lake Guy III l's ehtei P''se
ana order, In IT'S government anu
finance, in Its progress ana advance
ment may be an ensample TO the state,
and the envy of all helghpors II
not of the Union at large
Nominate your best men-and theh
elect them said President Young ne
united. take good men to MI your
oihciai positions, irrespective OF creed
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1897-10-27

When the liver is sluggish all other
organs are involved. You suffer from
Headache, Indigestion, Pain in Back
Chills and Loss of Energy. You win
never know how promptly these trou-
bles can be cured until you use HER
BINE. 1t cures quickly when other
remedies utterly fail. Regulates the
Liver, Purifies the Blood. HERBINE
is a harmless Vegetable remedy that
gives new life and energy almost
from the first dose. Price rs cents.
Free trial bottle at u. G. NJ. /.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1897-10-27

Lung Troubles that cures the right
way. Gives Nature just the help
needed Heals and strengthens while
1t cures and is just as harmless as 1t
is sure. It's remarkable success for
years makes possible this guarantee:
Use 1t faithfully for Coughs, Colds.
Bronchitis, Whooping Cough. etc. If
1t falls to benefit. our authorized sgent
will return your money. II anything
stronger than this could be said, Hore-
hound Syrup would deserve 1t. Price
25 and so cents. Sold by q. C. NJ. l.
Drug DEPARTMENT..
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1897-10-27
PHOTO HUTTON NOVELTIES.
CAlITlQN ~

Beware of agents for photo buttons. who
represent themselves rs having the agency
for photo button novelties and who take
your pictures and get your money; whom
the buttons come, III they do GOMEZ, you are
are the official PHOTOGRAPHERS for the
PHOTO BUTTON CO., of Salt Lake City,
who make their pictures here In town. Call
and see the fine line OF samples at our studio.
SHlPlER'S. Hooper Block
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1897-10-27

Mountain Glen. Ark.-Our children
were SUFFERING with Group when we
received bottle of Chamberlaln's
Cough Remedy. 1t Afforded almost in
slant relief.-F. A. Thornton. This
celebrated remedy is for sale w drug
glsts.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1897-10-27

Great enthusiasm is manifested by
many persons whose hair has been re-
stored to its natural color by using
Halls Hair Remover, Il preparation of
unsurpassed merit,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1897-10-27
CITIZENS REFORM TICKET


Tor Mayor;
JOHN CLARK.
For Recorder:
MISS JOHANNA sPRAGUE.
For Treasurer;
JOSEPH Il, GAME
For Auditor:
GEORGE SWAN.
For Attorney
FARLEY l.. WILLIAMS.
For Police Justice;
oRsoN A. wooLLEY.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1897-10-27
Notice,


Great shoe and rubber sale all week.
NEW YORK CASH STORE.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1897-10-27
Soil Llke Wire h0IITeSS CQlVnT

Manufacturers of Woven Wire MATTRESSES, So.
raj Springs Iron Beds. Wire Cots. Old Win
Mattresses re-stTetched.
f. EBERAARDT. Propris.or
I6o-r7I South Third East. Salt Lake City
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1897-10-27

Subscribers changing their place Of resi-
deuce should always give former as well us
nh1rRgg
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1897-10-27

Payment for SUBSCRIPTIONS always IN al
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-09-29
RAGE MADE HIM A MURDERER.
n"Hbie Crime of Contractor Due To I'm
governable Temper.

Mhddletown, n. Y, Sept. 29.-Wallace
j. Christian, a contractor, in a fit of
rage Tuesday shot and instantly killed
Horace f. Pritchard of New York. Then
Christian turned his pistol on Thomas
Manning, a constable Of Wurtsboro, and
shot him twice, mortally wounding him.
The crime took place i'm front of Chris
tlans cottage. i'm the grounds of the
sullivan County club, near Wurtsboro,
and before the eyes of his wife. The
murderer escaped 10 the woods and has
not been arrested. Christian, a man of
ungoYernable temper, had a mlsunder-
standing with Pritchard, who was
manufactures Of window frames and
sashes. over material furnished for
buildings erected by Christian. Pritch-
ard sued Christian for settlement and
accompanied Constable Manning to
Christians cottage, where the consta-
bic attempted 10 serve papers on CHS
tian and also TO Srrest him. Christian
came out Of the house. curslng Pritch-
ard, and going up TO him thrust the
muzzle Of the pistol against his body
just above the groin and fired
Pritchard fell dead. The constable
lied and Christian fired after him, strllk-
ing him twice in the abdomen. Man
ming cannot recover. A sharp lookout
is being kept i'm all the neighboring viii
lagos and the murderer will undoubted-
ly be captured
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-09-29
TOWN NEARLY DESTROYED.
Eighteen Out OF Twenty-Five stores
Burned at WilliamsheId, Ills

Eighteen out OF Twenty-Five stores
Burned at WilliamsiieId, Ills.
Galesburg. Ills. Sept. 29.-The town
of Williamsfield. in the east end of Knox
county, is overwhelmed by the fire
which wiped out eighteen of the best
Of it's twenty-five stores Monday night
The fire started in an old livery barn in
the heart of the town and swept away
two entire blocks Of business houses.
The fire engine was stored in the barn
and was the first thing to burn and the
populace We're helpless, but fought
bravely with primitive means. The to-
tai loss will foot up to $4,000, about
half covered by insurance.
The loss is principally in stocks, as
the buildings were wooden and cheap.
The heaviest individual loser is j. NJ.
Baird, lumberman, whose entire plant
was swept away. Loss, $4,000 half in
sured. Zener & Ryan. general store,
lose $4,000 on stock. with $1,000 insur
ance The fire is supposed to be Of in
cendiary origin, as the first man at the
engine house smelled kerosene, and the
fire spread rapidly.