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The record-union., 1898-04-18

BOSTON, April IA million dollar
fire, prefaced by an explosion that
shook the whole city, occurred in
Charlestown at half-past three this
morning. It was the most spectacular
and terrific conflagration Of the year. A
huge grain elevator at the Hoosac tun-
mel. at Walter street, was completely
destroyed, together with G00OO bush
els Of grain awaiting shipment to Eu-
rope 1t is mostly owned by Joseph
Letter. the Chicago grain king.
One of the Watchmen in the building,
Thomas Carroll, is missing. 1t is sup
posed that either dust or hot air
caused the explosion which was fol-
lowed by a fiery volcano Of flame. A
rain of sparks and burning brands de-
seconded upon the navy yard adjoining
and upon the United States vessels that
were there. Commandant Howison
and the commanders of the Enterprise
and Lancaster which with the recelY-
ing ship Wabash are atloat and the
Bancroft. which is in the dry-dock,
acted promptly. The ships beat TO
fire quarters and the sailors hurried to
their stations and eXtinguished several
blazes. In the yard the marine guard
was called out and placed to protect the
property of the United States. Every
electric light in the vincinity was eX-
tinguished by the shock of the eXplo-
sion.
Thomas Sullen, one of the watchmen
at the elevator. ran from the burning
structure with his clothing on fire. lie
was badly burned. Total loss estimat-
ed at about $1.0000O0.
ANTOTTIEP ACCOUNT
BOSTON, April 1.-THE roof of the
grain elevator at Hoosac Tunnel
Docks. Charlestown, was blown COM
pletely off by a dust explosian at 4
O'Clock this morning The fire that fol-
lowed not only destroyed the remain
ing portion of the immense structure
but consumed nearly the entire con-
tents. over 100000 bushels of grain,
mostly wheat The steamer Cambro-
man. which had just finished loading
at the dock, was towed out but some of
the small tenements adjoining and
building used as a distillery by Chaplin
& Trun were damaged by debris on the
roof
The loss is estimated at nearly
S5O0.0G0. well covered by insurance.
The explosion not only shook UP the
ticeable in the city proper, and many
of the suburbs. Three-quarters of the
Fire Department, including the two
horseless engines and the fireboats,
were soon massed in the immediate vi
cinity When the first firemen arrived
they found some of the streets impass-
able. for portions of the roof were in
every direction. Great timbers had
been blown 100 feet in the air by the
force of the explosion, and many of the
upper stories of neighboring houses
were crushed by the great beams. The
fire burned fiercely for nearly four
hours When it was eXtinguished there
was only a shell of the structure left,
while bursting from every side were
tons and tons of grain. Much of this
fell through the pier, while practically
the whole was so thoroughly soaked
with water that the loss was complete.
The grain was valued at about $400,-
900, and the loss on the structure is
about 100000 The damage to other
property is about S50,000.
The record-union., 1898-04-18
Paper Back Library of American
Copyright Novels.

These books are well printed In
clear, bold, handsome type, with
beautiful autographed covers,
and bound together in such man
ner as to make a good substantial
book, and embrace the works OF
the following well known authors:
Laura Jean Libby, Duchess, Char
Iotte Breame, carrie, Conan Doyle,
etc. Price SC each.
Special line of paper back, copy
right novels. best selected authors,
excellent titles, large books, 15c.
"Quo Vadis." Curtin's transla-
ton, one OF the greatest and most
widely read books Of the time.
Price ISc.
The record-union., 1898-04-18
Dress Goods,
Special Csc ward.

Monday morning we will place On
sale Especially six pieces OF college
checks, in light effects, and color
ings of brown and navy aIternat-
ing with white, all wool fabrics,
full SO inches wide, and ONE of the
demands of fashion for stylish sep
arate skirts, and they prove quite
attractive.
The record-union., 1898-04-18
Spring Shoes.

We quote a few styles of inter-
est to you for early spring wear:
Ladies Fine Chrome Vici Kid
Lace Shoes. in kid OF handsome
silk figured vesting top; hand
turned; made over an excellent
fitting coin toe last. Amy size or
width. Popular price, SO.
The record-union., 1898-04-18

operations while under steam and at
night in order that the return fire may
be mirimiZed in its effect. 1t is de-
sirable, of course, to avoid as much
damage to the vessels as possible,
since the demolition of the plating,
while not rendering the vessel entirely
helpless, would necessitate expensive
and e-consuming repairs.
The record-union., 1898-04-18
IN MILLINERY DEPT.
Knox Block Sailor
Hats, 81 SO.

Handsome Fine Straw Sailors.
medium brim and crown, made on
the celebrated Knox block. The
most stylish and jaunty hat worn
and the only hat which is becoming
to almost any style of face or
beauty; has handsome black silk
band and bow around crown.
81 so.
The record-union., 1898-04-18
Sterling Silver
Articles,

You don't expect and seldom find
a complete assortment this time of
the year Of sterling silver novel;
ties in any store. This store diff
fers from others inasmuch as our
stock is as complete to-day as it is
during the December month. If
you've a need in this line seek it
here and you shall find. We quote
a few items:
The record-union., 1898-04-18
Popular New Taffeta
Silks. 75C and 85C.

We carry two grades of these
popular Colored Taffeta Silks, per-
haps ffty shades, some plain, some
changeabIe. All the new cOlorings,
as well as the old ones, and it's
used for so many purposes too. For
silk waists, full suits, underskirts,
ruling, trimming and lining gren-
adines make up beautifully over
taffeta lining.
The record-union., 1898-04-18
Figured Mohairs,
SOC and 75C yard.

Two exceptionally good lines are
represented in black goods by the
above prices. They're in effects so
popular for separate skirts now,
brocaded, bayadere and cordelene,
and this is che correct fabric to
Ike those skirts from, being Sec
end only to silk in richness.
The record-union., 1898-04-18
FOulard Silks. 75C yd.

These soft Silks, SO well known to
you all, promise to be more popu-
lar thaneever this summer. They
come in navy, brown, green and
heliotrope grounds, with those
unique white scroll patterns which
are so attractive. Nothing prettier
for Shirt Waists and will also
make a very pretty full suit.
The record-union., 1898-04-18
Silks for w aists,
81 ward.

Plaid Stripes, Checks and Fancy
Brocades, striking contrasts, soft
b1endings, new co1orings, and SUI
perior quality, are the combina-
lions fonndxin this lot of Silks,
from which you can make a pretty
waist or full costume, and from
which you can take Your choice, at
81 the yard.
The record-union., 1898-04-18
Women's Tailored
Suits at So SO.

Made from dark heather mixed
goods in green and navy blue eff
fects. The jacket is of fly front ef-
feet, and the skirt full percaline
lined, veIveteen bound bottom and
perfect in hang. Who'd think OF
home sewing when we supply YOU
with a stylish costume at $6 so.
The record-union., 1898-04-18
New Walking Hats,
81 so.

Alpine style Walking Hats for
women, made from Berinpa straw,
in fancy braid with silk band
around and bow with quill ON side;
coiors tan, brown, red, green and
black; very nobby and stylish.
Only 81 SO.
The record-union., 1898-04-18
Fine Kid Shoes. SIS.

Ladies' Extra Fine Wei Kid
Shoes for light dress wear; button
or lace. and hand lasted; kid or
cloth top; LXV OF low heels to suit;
thorough in every particular;
made on the newest lasts. None
are more perfect in points of shoe
making art.
The record-union., 1898-04-18
Summer Wool Chal=
lies. 35c yard.

Nothing prettier for summer
dresses for the little folks or for
young ladies and even for old, as
there is a range of colors from
light to dark, in neat small pat
terms. This fabric being of a soft
clinging nature makes 1T in the
light shades particularly adapted
to evening wear for the summer
girl. The most beautiful of sum-
mer coIors in soft ble1dings are
combined in the lot.
The record-union., 1898-04-18

New
Golf
Shirts.

They're more popular than ever:
such an air of negligee and COM
fort that they're simply irresist-
ibIe to the comfort-loving man at
even greater prices than these.
They have the soft-colored bosom;
of neat pattern, with ties to match.
very neat and stylish also. Price
SOC and Use.
The record-union., 1898-04-18
Irish Poplin, 75c yd.

Another old favorite. newly pop
ularized, is the Irish Poplin, full
40 inches wide and in sixteen diff
ferent shades. Will make you
handsome summer dress and is
quite the correct thing for tai
lored costume.
The record-union., 1898-04-18
Bicycle Serge, soc yd.

Think of the width, 54 inches,
and how little it takes to make a
full suit. 1t comes in tan and navy
, blue only-is all wool and cheviot
) finish; one of the most dependable
and durable fabrics woven for out
ing, cycling or travelling Costume.
The record-union., 1898-04-18
Black Grenadines,
SOC ward.

Old-tirne favorites spring forth
occasionally and become more pop
ular than ever. They're usually i'm
proved upon also. Our line of
black grenadines at this price is
an exceptional value. They are
striped, end brocaded in iIlumi-
mated mohair effect, causing very
neat rich appearance and being of
a lacy effect also, are very attrac-
tive when made up over a colored
lining. 4.ft.+
The record-union., 1898-04-18

Looks like race between the
millions of busy silk worms Ola the
one hand. and the weavers Of
many lands on the other. AS fast
as one spins, the other fashions
the web into fabrics. and the de-
signer and the dyer help in turning
out the silk loneliness you'll find in
such rich abundance here.
The record-union., 1898-04-18
MORE Velour Silk
Skirts. 81 so.

Ladies' handsome Moire Velour
Black Silk Skirts. full percaline
lined, canvas inter1ining, velveteen
bound bottoms; very popular
style, being one of this seasons
novelties ia the separate skirt line.
Priced unusually low at 81 SO.
The record-union., 1898-04-18
Tan Jackets, $40
and SI2 SO.

Made from kersey cloth of just
the correct summer weight. The
richest jackets OF the seasons pro-
ducing; full silk lined. brown vel
vet collar, making pleasing con-
trast, seams covered with double
stitched self straps, terminating
with loop of strap through steel
buckle; very swell effect.
The record-union., 1898-04-18
4 MILLION
DOLLAR FIRE.
loSsnh Leiiei's Wheat Goes Up in
Flames.
4 Terrific Explosion Took Place That Shook
BOSfGn.

Supposed That Either Dust or Hot
Air Caused the Most Spectacu-
lar and Terrific Confagretion
OF the Year-Navy Yard and
United States Vessels Threaten
ed by the Burning Brands.
The record-union., 1898-04-18
White Oxford Ties.
S. so.

Ladies' White Kid Oxford Ties,
long stylish coin toe, half French
heel, turn sole. The best. 81 so
pair.
The record-union., 1898-04-18

Known as the best-the best
known--the newest style and ex-
elusive patterns, fast co1ors, per-
feet fitting. The latest in points,
and made from the best shirting
fabrics. Might as well have the
best while you're buying. Then
buy THE Manhattan" Golf and
Dress Shirts at 81 so.
The record-union., 1898-04-18
Empire Edition TweIVemoS.

This edition is printed on fine
paper. well bound with best CLOTH
head bands and gilt top, and con-
tains the chief works Of fiction and
other good standard books. Price
soc.
The record-union., 1898-04-18
Suggestions from Our
Book Department..
NindSonl
TWeIVemOS

This series is
print e d o II
good p a p e T
from large
type. Bound
in a new style
of linen cloth,
a $ s o r. t e d
c O l o + s.;
stamped in
genuine gold
and two-coI-
The record-union., 1898-04-18
Silk Capes, SIS.

Very handsome spring Silk
Capes are these, even though the
price be small. They're made from
an excellent quality of black gros
grain silk, fancy silk lined,
trimmed with ribbon and black
French lace and jets, artistically
and literally mixed together
around collar and ruffle around
the shoulders.
The record-union., 1898-04-18
Women's Tan
Jackets, SIS.

This SIS Tan Jacket for women
is made from light weight tan
ladies' cloth; very swell garments
for that money. Box style, fly
front, tan velvet collar, half silk
lined with BRIGHT colored twill
silk; all seams double stitched and
piped.
The record-union., 1898-04-18
Shirt aists, SOC each

An entire counter and fixture Of
several shelves is devoted to this
price of Shirt Waists alone. At
the extreme end of the first aisle
} to left of entrance they're in SO
many colorings and patterns that
we do not attempt to describe
} them, but simply suggest that
they're ali pretty, and you'd better
come and see them and take Your
} pick at soc.
The record-union., 1898-04-18
Tan Covert Cloth
Jackets, So.

Also a very swell summer Jacket
at Sc. Made from covert cloth, one
of the seasons favorite fabrics for
Jackets and suits. Made fly front
with overlapped seams, double
stitched, half silk lined with
bright taffeta silk and becoming to
most any person.
The record-union., 1898-04-18

OuT A1IeS are very hSaFAy YUM
pIete and our Shoe Department one
of the most popular in the house,
is now rep1ete with summer shoes,
in summers best styles for women,
misses, children, youths and boys;
shoes for everybody, and as with
all other lines. from the cheapest
to the best, naught but the very
best of selected stock is used. Every
shoe in 4he house selected with a
critical eye to your wants and to
durability and will be found to
embrace the latest designs and
colors, the new vesting tops, the
symmetry of the newest lasts and
patterns; and best of all marked
at the very closest profit margin,
priced 30 suit all demands. Then
I'VE fit shoes here and fit them
properly. Employ only people who
know how TO fit, and that's worth
for comforts sake as well as the
extra wear you'll get from your
shoes, almost as much as their
price
The record-union., 1898-04-18

} It is evident the intention of our
Eastern representatives is to keep
, pace with the extraordinary de-
mand for silk waists and with the
latest productions. Express
, brought us Saturday what you'll
see on display Monday. The pref
test lot of pretty light check and
plaid silk waists were shown this
season in this latest style. Priced
Sc so and 81 so.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-07-17

IN q trench let drive at me with a
spear, missed my ribs by an inch and
Silt up my haversack. A bullet then
grazed the back of my hand lust
enoueh to make it bleed.
When L reached the river hank
winch was nearly perpendicular. a shot
came from the bottom, about twenty
Ieer below and Ii tie TO the left. VIII oh
caused the wound l am supposed 10
nave got, and was so curious that 7
was paraded before the general. IN en-
tered through the lid of my right am
Hunltlon bCX pouch. which was omen
Went INTO my right coat pocket smash,
ing penkrife and two pencils. tore
1our holes in my shirt. made surface,
would two or three inches long on INV
lefIofeast. and came out near NV lefr
snon DER through my coat and amrnu
ton pouch braces.
In the afternoon I strolled over IN
the neld hospital and got a piecs of
dressing on, and it has never troubled
me AT all; in fact, il was a farce To
put IL as wound, and was done with
cut my knowledge by the color ser
Seaht. 80 you see I've really been. as
l. IN told by everybody, wonderfulIv
lucky in getting off as I have done
Wn'ie other poor chaps were given no
N""a0es' corporal Laurie.
Seaforth Highlanders
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-07-17
REMARKABLY ELKs.

stated that twas the dullest animal
living. The fact that the undertake.
ing seemed to be one almost impossible
to carry through, successfully gave ad-
dit1onal zest to the task I set for my
self. which was to train a team Of
elks to do the, most remarkable thing
l could think Of that was compatible
with the nature. Of the animal.
L procured two young elks and be-
gan experimenting with them at once.
l soon discovered that the elks were
smart enough>tosDutwit me on several
occasions. My first step was to break
them to drive in harness. This took
nearly a yearSto do as I had to gain
the animals, confidence and friendship
before could do anything with them
succeeded finally, however, in get
ting. them thoroughly broken into
very pleasant dffNAg team 4, got my
idea Of Teaching them to dive by their
seeming utter indifference as to what
height they jumped from: while in
training. In fact athe first dive thay
ever made was from a high bank into
the Sioux river, on which occasion +
went with them. - u
I fixed a short chute on the river
bank at first and coaxed them to go
into it and up about five feet high and
jump into the water from that height.
After a few months of patient work
L SUI liiCHl " Ill up LIc' CIfuLG SOI
their own free will and jump off into
/ the water. AS it was the only place
from which they could get into the
water they began to think it great
sport to jump from that height. Then
1 began to raise the platform, and as
the weather was getting too cold in
Iowa for comfortable training in the
river 1 took my elks south to New
Orleans and kept them in constant
training all winter. jumping them from
a higher elevation each week after I
had got them to leap from a. height Of
about twenty feet.
Ringlette seemed by instinct to get
the true diving idea of making his
plunges head first with front feet ex-
tended, and now he always goes head
foremost and strikes exactly in the
center Of the tank, which is sixteen
feet square and twelve feet deep.
The buck elks Ring, is beginning to
dive almost as expertly as his brother.
and / am sure before the summer is
past he will dive head foremost with
feet extended as does Ringlette
I have. been absent two years train
ing the elks. 1 did not realize what
a sensation they would create, as I
have put in so much time training
them and raising the elevation foot
elks) used to tit, but I have been told
thousands Of times within the last few
weeks that it is one Of the most won
derful feats ever accomplished with
animals. ,;,tS. VIII H. Barnes. +
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-07-17

ment in Hawaii. The market for all
kinds Of labor, it says, Is overstocked,
and it would be very unw!se In the
opinion of the consul general for any
one to visit the islands with no capital
on the mere chance of obtaining en-
ployment, many OF those who have so
arrived being compelled to return dis
appointed. Wages on the plantations.
including house and firewood or room
and board, range from $125 to $175 per
month for engineers and sugar boilers,
500 to $100 per month for blacksmiths
and carpenters, $40 to SIS per month
for locomotive drivers, 800 to SITS per
month for bookkeepers. $50 to $40 per
month for teamsters. In Honolulu the
rates are S. and SO per day for caTpen-
tiers and painters, and So to SIS per day
for machiniSts. Cooks receive from So
to Sc per week, nurses, house servants
and gardeners So to $12 per month. Re-
tail prices of provisions are as follows:
Hams, Ice to soc per pound; bacon, 16c
to zoe; flour, $3.50 to SIS per 100 pounds;
rice, $S.25 to S. per 100 pounds; butter,
Csc to soc per pound eggs, 25c to soc
per dozen. and ice, 11ac per pound.
PRODUCTS NEEDED HERE.
Curiously the productions Of the
Islands are almost entirely a class Of
articles for which the people Of the
United States have in the past been
compelled ITO send money outside of
their own borders. Sugar. coffee, tropi-
cal fruits and rice, for which we send
abroad more than $200,000,0G0 annually
are the chief productions of the islands,
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-07-17

and. while the quantity so produced
amounts to less than one-tenth Of this
sum, 1t is believed that it may be ma
terially increased, and to this extent
our expenditures for this class of arti-
cles be. in future, kept within our own
borders and among our own people. OF
sugar. of which it is said the Hawaiian
islands are much more productive in a
given area than those of the West In
dies, the expectation increased from
294. 784,S19 pounds in 1895 to $40. 1853, 232
pounds in 1897. and for 1898 will. it is ex-
Iected, be considerably In excess of
last year. OF coffee the expectation in
creased from 3,051 pounds in 1891 to
SS7 ,158 pounds in 1897; Of rice the exper-
tation increased from 3,76S,762 pounds
in 1895 to 5,499, 499 in 1897, and in pine
apples the increase was equally strik-
ing. In the matter Of imports, as above
indicated. nearly all of the necessities
OF SHfe, aside from sugar, fruits and
vegetables. are imported. the products
of the United States being given the
preference in nearly all cases.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-07-17
MODERN FORTS.
Vastly Different From the Old Style
of Fortihcatiohs.

Vastly Different From the Old Style
of Fortihcatiohs.
From Golfers Weekly.
The modern type Of Notifications
contrasts strikingly with the massive
old stone works, excellent specimens of
which are Fort Monroe and Fort
Wadsworth. To the eyes of a novice,
Fort Monroe. the largest Of it's type in
the country, is seemingly impreg-
nable; up to the close Of the Civil war
it could be defended against fleet or
army of any size, but as small a gun
as the eight-inch rifle could lay it in
ruins In very short time. The old
method Of fortifying has been replaced
by the emplacement system of earth,
stone and concrete, except at points
where the topography Of the coast line
permits the use Of natural formations.
This is the case at Portland, Me-.
where the rocky cliff has been utilized,
the batteries being at an elevation of
fifty or sixty feet above the water.
Here, however, a large amount of con-
crete and stone work has been used to
reinforce the walls of rock. The walls
of the modern fertilization are very
broad and gradually incline from the
summit to the base. They appear
like mounds of earth with an inner
coating Of cement, but in their con-
struction thousands Of yards Of broken
stone and concrete are used for a
single emplacement.
The modern fort is constructed more
below than above ground, the maya
zines, quarters for the artillerymen,
apparatus for. elevating, sighting and
firing and other machinery being in
closed in water-tight easements often
twelve to fifteen feet below the sur
face. AS the sea coast guns of today
can be discharged by electricity, if de-
sired, there is little need Of exposure
Of the men, and most of the gun crew
can remain under cover and out of
danger,