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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-17
CHARLES II. JOHNsON's DEATH.
He Committed suicide-Everythins
is Clear Now.

SAVANNAH. GA, January b'-AlI
doubt as TO the identity and manner oi
death of Herman +. Black, Army fhy
master W. H. Bulls CLERK, VINO was Lo1Iu
dead last Saturday, was removed to-day
bv the discovery Gf proof that Black was
Charles III. johnson, of Waltham. Mass,
and that he suicided with cyanide II
notassinm. A mucilage bottle, in when
r. bod tbe deadly paison. was discoVered
in his room. and on his person was founa
a cIiuping from a Boston newspaper, con-
1,tntng an account &C J0hnson's disap-
nearance. with description Of the man
ssrd his picture Coroner Goette re-
adi1,ad n telegram tonight from Johnson $
father. saving that members of his fam
ilv had started for Savannah TO take
charge of the body. Johnson was IN,
fstuated with an actress, and Il QUAR- el
with her may have caused MIN 10 t@Ae
his life
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-17

by General Eagan to the war Commis-
sion to-day, with an amended statement
in reply TO the charges made by General
Miles concerning the beef furnished the
army:
Office Of
Commissary-General OF Subsistence.
Washington. January IA. 1899.
To the Commission Appointed by the
President to Investigate the Conduct
Of the War Department in the War
with Spain:
Gentlemen.-I have the honor TO hand
you herewith my testimony, which is now
resubmitted and revised, In accordance
with the views expressed by you In your
letter 10 me OF January 13, 1899. The OBJ
iectionable features, and what Is re-
garded as irrelevant matter by you, In
which opinion l entirely agree, are elimi-
mated
PILLORIED BY THE PRESS.
In this connection / desire to state that
there was never q thought or intention
on my part of any disrespect whatsoever
to your commission, but in explanation
and in extenuation Of the language used
| by mo heretofore / beg to invite the at
| tention of the commission TO the fact
| that / have been accused practically or
/ feeding the soldiers with poisoned beef.
| which made them sick-"embalmed beer,
| so-called; that l have furnished meat 10
| the army under the "pretence OF expert
| ment" which charge in effect Is corrup-
| ton. and worse, because il jeopardizes
the lives of soldiers sent TO the front in
| tropical climates. and who were depen-
| dent on such food as was sent them; that
| these statements have gone to the whole
| country uncontradicted; that they nave
been published. and / have been
| pilloried in the press of the coun-
| try as a man who had fed the
army on poisoned meat and cor
ruptly so: that for about three weeks time
| I have kept silent for the reason tha'
! | was debarred after talking with th'
| Honorable Secretary of War from prepar
ing charges because OF the immunity
| granted by the President TO witnesses
| bef>re your commission, notwithstandlni
| tho gravity of the accusations; that it II
| unreasonable to believe that such mon
| strous charges could have any other enec
| than 10 work upon an honorable man II
| such a way as to goad him to species
| Of desperation; and that II was but ma
| tural when the proper opportunity was
given him 10 meet and refute the charges
| that he should characterize them In harsi
| language and in terms that are deemed
improper. no matter what the provoca
tion. / therefore, withdraw the languas 3
| and matter so objectiOnbe and resuoml
to vou now my sworn statement with th
abiding faith that your commission nav
ing all the facts before you, VIII decio'
| the points at issue justly.
| Very respectfully
| CHARLES p. EAGAN,
| Commissary-G Of Subsistence.
A GREAT DEAL SHORTER.
The revised statement is about 80 pc
cont shorter than thpt which was or
dered Withdrawn because of its violen
and abusive character
The commission, after its receipt, Wen
into secret session TO read the documen
| and decide in its present form II II nae
been expurgated sufficiently to permit l
70 be made a part of the COMMISSION
records.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-17
\ y
CHARLES p. EAGAN,
Commissary- General OF Subsistence
A GREAT DEAL SHORTER.
PREACHERS ENDORSE MILES.
Boston Ministers Say He's d Gentie-
mou nud Cultured Officer.

BOSTON, January l6.-General Miles TO-
dav received an endorsement of MS
course I'm the controversy with Comnlis-
sary-General Eagan from the Baptist
ministers OF Boston.
AT their meeting Rev. ]. ID. Fulton OF
fered the following resolution, which was
passed: ,,,s,or.
"Resolved. That the Baptist ministers
of BOSTON and vicinity recognize with
devout pleasure the magnificent bearing
Of Maior-General Miles in the crucial or
deal in which he is passing, as that OF
the cultured officer and American gentle
NAN"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-17
Trfstnte Medical society OF 'irs'"'"
and the CarOiinas, Charlotte, n. u,
Junuary 1920, 1899.

Account of the above occasion Che
southern Railway will sell tickets TO
Charlotte. n. c., at rate Of one and one
,hird frst-class fares for the round-trip on
certificate plan.
The Southern has double daily service
IN and from Charlotte. and offers 10 those
contemplating the trip the best service,
and the quickest and most convenient
route to Charlotte
For further information apply TO agents
Southern Railway, OF c. W. Westoury,
r p. A., 800 east Main street, Richmond,
Va
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-17
An Interesting Book Free.

The Seven Sutherland Sisters have just
issued an illustrated booklet on the
cause. Consequence. and cure OF All
Hair Troubles" They propose to man
copy without charge TO any interested
nerson asking for it, There are plenty
of bald-headed people and people with
thin hair i'm this vicinity. Why not
write for copy to-day? Address Seven
sutherland Sisters, IS Desbrosses street,
New York city.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-17
Think They Have Perisbed.

ST. LOUIS. NO, January ia speclal
10 the Republic from Biloxi. Miss, says:
After a thorough and frutless search or
the coast there seems TO be little cause
for hope that the naphtha launch Paul
Jones is afloat and reason 10 believe that
the persons aboard OF her have perish-
cd
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-17
Henry Ii. Plnnts "Trip.

NEW YORK. January B.-Henry u.
who has been iii for some time. left with
his physician tonight for Tampa Bay
Fla. His physician said to-day that Mr
plants physical condition was all that
could be expected for man in his
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-17
The Fight Was n Draw.

NEW HAVEN. CONN. January IL
The twenty-round battle at the hyperion
,rbeatre between Spike" Sullivan, OF
Boston, and Eddie Connolly, of 81. Johns,
n r. for a purse of $500, ended In a
draw. The fight was spirited one, mar
red. however, by repeated ana persistent
cIiucheS
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-17
TO the Pubiici

We Will offer to-day Spanish Mackerel,
pon,,,no Habjbut. Smelts, ccd. Rock,
Ragg salmon, Sheepshead. Silver ana
White Perch, Lobstcrs. oysters, Quail
Venison Ducks, Turkeys Rabbits, SPUR
rels etc GEORG.. H. BULL CO.
Second Market.
,pbones 505 and l2l4.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-17

nayid A. Weisiger continues
General ,i p"' His condition is practically
a. His physicians have not
given ven, up p "Gp' IS thought his advanced age
snous n'',, rafe against NM
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-17

istration. Department Of Government,
Domingo Mcndez Capote; Department oi
Finance, Pablo Desvernine; Department.
OF Justice and Public Instruction, Jose
Antonio Gonzalez Lanucz Department. OF
Agriculture Industry. Commerce, ana
Public Works. Adolfo Sacnz Nanez.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-17
uoutona senatorial situation.

UEI, ,ENA, MONT, January lo.-lhe
IS no change in the senatorlal cohtes' M
eletcion is looked for this week
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-17
o,, nom,nion's Banauet.

The annual banqast Of e QFa FTthISs. RS"''V1 %as
I.caSe. NO =. ~ last night. sp,en-
given at hussnef sSas Followed By number OF
o.,aeilant speeches
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-17
commissioners Elect Haynes.

The Board Of Fire Commissioners me
,aet night and elected Mr.. William a. .
Tavnes substitute 10 Engine Co"pa"
No g.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-17
.n,ointment Confirmed.

Tho appointment of Lieutenant LEWIS VIE
~, "9rap5er to the regular army OIL tne
,M,.,,,nd states was confirmed by the Sen
90 last Friday.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-17
THE PRESENTATION SPEECH

Mr.. Cox began:
Commander Comrades Ladies. and
Gentlemen.-Th days when Pelham and
Stuart rode together and won immortal
fame and deathless victory have passed
into another age. The men who Though
yanouished yet conquered disgrace and
preserved unharmed the shrine OF the
public honor" are the foremost figures III
the brilliant achievements of these
modern times. When the word was tele-
graphed from the trenches before San
tieeo that 10 the terror of death from
the bulIets of the enemy there had been
addad the dread OF fever. stalking hke
some death-dealing phantom among the
men I'm effect So terrible because so 81
lent the great heart Of the nation throo-
bM with fear Alarm gave place TO re-
| assurance when the message was receiN-
Cd that General Wheeler was IN the
trenches with his men. This son OF the
-, cta.e OF Alabama has won the love
20 o',r ontire country by his high honor
ord rreat daring. Amid all clamor ana
| criticism. by friend and foe, his name IS
| ,,a,,ar uttered save with praise. Alabama
| g., former times sent forth another SON
,,,bo on the battle-felds Of Virginia
| eained the names of gallant ana Visi-
| Ia,tu This is therefore an auspiclous
| and atting OCCASION chosen by X. II. Lee
| Comp Sons of Confederate Veterans 10
| ,,roesnt TO their sponsor veteran camp
| the picture of him who so worthily won
| and wore the names Of gallant" and
"vigilant." Major John Pelham was a
marvellous development of the age In
which he lived. Great was he OF whom
| 'be london Times could say mo one OF
| an eoual age in either army has won ar
| eoual reputation" Lovable was MS cnar'
| aster which drew from an enemy in arms
| The praise. II rejoice. dear Pelham. II
| vour success" Useful was the man "nos'
| loss AT the early age OF "a was inouine' .i'
i,rotrievable disaster TO his cause
| Loved bonored. and admired by frienC
a,d foe Of home and abroad. had NJ
lived longer his name would have beer
written higher, and his fame would ha'
shone brighter in that galaxy OF heroes
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-17
> Gentry IL i'm Extremis.

roroes NJ Gentry is in extremis at
MT. Jam No 1OS north Morris street. and
n ms honie 6ni question of few hours before
- and must come.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-17
nabana omciais Appointed.

.HABANA. January 16.-Thia afternoon
soyornor-General Brooke 2nnonnctd the
following appointments TO the ne|iy-roh p
f'Aiea cabinet or advisers 10 the aai1AA4
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-17

In order 10 avoid all danger OF running
vo''r health by drinking impure water.
ga 10 10 % drops of Angostura Bitters TO
everv glass OF water you drink.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-17

We will sell several Uprisht Planoa
mot out make) for SO.
CABLE PIANO COM. ANY.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-17
The Weather.

- WASHINGTON. January is.-
DAM Forecast for Tuesday:
For Virginia--Rain. followed by
fair weather Tuesday af,eHoon
or night; fair and much colder wednes-
day; fresh variable winds.
For North and South carolina--Rain,
followed by fair weather: light. variable
winds. fair ana much colder Wednesday.
THE WEATHER IN RICHMOND
YESTERDAY was damp and threatening
IN the forenoon with rain In the afternoon
and AT night
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-17
Upright Pianos. si25.

We will sell several Upright fianos
mot out make for N25.
Wv CABLE PIANO COMPANY.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-17

Take Laxative Brono Qu'n,ns ta,,s 10 cure
Druggists refund money Il "a lA o. on each
q cents. Genuine has l. D. " w
tablet
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-17

pear to be appointing second tripa'as
10 investigate the methods and results u
the first airt ady engaged on that "o'"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-17
AUDIENCE RISES TO GREET HIM.

by eating something az ] dress.
AUDIENCE RISES TO GREET HIM.
The exercises at the camp were timed
TO begin at $50. and the guest OF the
evening arrived very promptly. The hail
was crowded with distinguished citizens.
Admission was by ticket only. and the
wisdom OF this precaution was thorough
ly exemplined. The disposition OF go
chairs IN the hall was veritable study
I'm the economy Of space.
As General Wheeler entered the audi
ence rose with one accord. and cheered
him to the echo. The ladies-and there
were very many present-yielded nothing
TO the men in their enthusiasm over the
idol of the hour He took his seat on the
rostrum with Governor Tyler on his
right. Judge De Almond and Congress
man Jones on his left. Directly In front
sat Commander Peay. OF Lee Camp;
Commander f. Leslie Spence, Of the Sons
of Veterans: Congressman Lamb, and
CAPTAIN Laughton. chairman Of the Pic
ture Committee OF Lee Camp. In front
Of the platform sat Grand-Commander
Cox. of the Sons of Veterans; Judge
Christian. Captain Cussons. Colonel cut
shaw, General Brander. Rev. Dr. smith
Hon. J. Taylor Ellyson. Judge Minor, Dr
Hunter Mcclure. Rev. DR.. Barr ano
Rev. DR.. J. William Jones.
The portrait Of Major Pelham. executed
In oils by Mr.. William Il. Trahern,
veteran. stood on an easel at the left o
the platform.
1 Commander Spence called the camp u
/ order. and the proceedings were opened
with prayer by Rev. James r. COOK
| chaplain Of the Sons of Veterans A quar-
| tette. composed of Messrs. Cunningham
| Iohman, Cardoza. and Tribbett. sani
| ain the Silent Mead" after which MI
| spence extended the greetings OF IN
, camp TO those present in few well
| chosen words. and introduced Mr.. Edwin
y. Cox. who had been chosen to make tn
| ,.,.ontotfou address.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-17
EAGAN CALMS DOWN.
He Submits Testimony Much
Shortened and Revised,
P|lL0R|ED BY THE PRESS,
This Is One Of the Excuses iOf his
Display Of Temper.
HIS LETTER OF APOLOGY
II Accompanied Witnesss st"te-
wcnt. and Confessed That His For
.rIaprunge Was Objectionable
Commission Held Secret session.

WASHINGTON. d. c., January 16.-
Following is the text Of the letter sent
bv General Eagan to the War Commits
sion to-day. with an amended statement
in reply TO the charges made by General
Miles concerning the beef furnished the
army:
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-17

Ing time" the latter said, In explanation
OF his dual occupation. There Will not
be time TO dine, so I am Just saving time
by eating something az ] dress"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-17

Mean temperatures .'...". ...'"S "a
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-17

state OF thermometer:
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-17
rnright Pianos, Sl25.

,Phones, 5O5 and l2il
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-05-31

Marion Clark in Buffalo, y. Y. and the
third leads to Mount Vernon, n. T.,
where>a nurse girl giving the name OF
Mary Carbon and answering the de-
scription Of Carrie Jones. the child
stealer, was seen carrying a baby
which Mount Vernon police believe was
Marion Clark.
The police believe. however, that the
child and her abductors are hidden
away in this city and that it is only
matter of days before they will be
rooted out of their hiding place. Mrs.
Clarke has given up hope that her child
will be returned to her alive. Her con-
dition is gradually growing worse A
physician was at her bedside until mid
night.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-05-31
FOUR THOUSAND PLACES OPEN.
President Mckinley Removes Positions
from Civil Service List.

Washington, May 2s.-President Nc
Kinley has issued the amendments to
the civil service rules which he has had
under consideration for about a year
It releases from the operations of the
civil service rules about 1000 offices
Among such places are the following:
Pension examining surgeons, Indians
employed in the Indian service not con-
nected with the Indian school service,
and many places in the engineer de-
partment at large. the quartermaster's
department at large, the subsistence de-
partment at large, the ordnance de-
partment at large of the war depart
ment.
With reference to these places in the
outside war departments service II is
provided that they shall be subject to
regulations, 10 be prescribed by the Sec
reary of'war and approved by the pres
ident. thus placing these branches of the
service on substantially the lame basis
as the navy yard service.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-05-31
WILL ENDORSE THE PRESIDENT.
Ohio Republican Convention Meets as
Columbus This Week.


Cincinnati. May 29.-The Republican
state convention at Columbus this week
promises to be an extraordinary politi-
cal event, not because of the factional
fighting alone, but also because OF its
effect on the presidential election next
year in the presidents state. 1t has
been ten years since the Republicans in
Ohio lost a state ticket. AS most OF the
state officers, including governor. are
elected for two years and accorded a
second term, there is new deal once
in four years. This is the year for
new deal. AS the new state admins
tration will have all the machinery in
it's control next year, when delegates
to the national Republican convention
are to be selected, the president, Sena-
tor Hanna and others are considered
interested parties in the present con-
test in the state capitol. Members of
congress are also interested. as the leg
islature that is elected with full state
ticket next November will have the
apportionment of the state under the
census Of 1900 into districts for congress
sional purposes as well as for legiSla-
tive and other purposes.
AS all the counties have Endorsed the
| national administration. and all the
candidates for governor and other Of
fees claim to be strongly in favor OF
the denomination Of President McKin-
ley, there is no doubt whatever about
the convention adopting a strong reso-
luton for the denomination Of Presi-
dent Mckinley. but the character Of the
Ohio delegation that will be sent to the
national convention for him next year
may depend to some extent on the
makeup Of the state ticket and the
new state central committee. as the
Kurtz- Bushnell McKisson element want
TO secure control now with view to
preventing Senator Hanna from being
one OF the Ohio delegates at large next
war
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-05-31
IMMENSE CROWD EXPECTED.
for Quarters Pouring In to
q. A. X. Encampment.

Philadelphia, May 29.-The general
committee of the national encampment
Of the Grand Army of the Republic,
which is to be held in Philadelphia dur
ing September, has already enrolled ap-
plications from G. A. r. posts for quar-
tiers for more than 10000 visitors. After
the observance of Memorial Day for
which posts throughout the country
have been preparing for several weeks
applications are expected TO pour in
very fast.
1t is believed that over 100000 wish
tors will be here for the encampment
and all indications are that il will be
one of the largest and most successful
held in recent years. The posts in New
York, Ohio, Massachusetts and Illinois
have up to date each made applications
for quarters for about 1.500 men. which
represents only fractional number Of
the veterans who are expected here
from these states. as well as equally
large bodies from Pennsylvania, In
diana. Michigan and several other
states
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-05-31
c., NJ. 4 st. p. Excursions.

Des Moines and return, July 81 and
August !; good to return Aug. 3; one
fare.
Kansas City, Mo-, and return, June
3 and 5; good to return until June 10;
one fare plus $500.
Columbus, Ohio and return, June /,
? and 4; good to return until June Is;
one fare plus $500.
Los Angeles, Calf, and return,
June p to July S; good to return until
Sept. 4; one fare plus $500.
indianapolis, Ind, and return, July
10 to -; good to return until Aug. Is;
one fare plus $500.
S. V. POTTER, Agent.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-05-31
China Shows Fights.

London, May 29.-The Shanghai cor
respondent of The Daily Mail says:
"Orders have been issued from Pekin
directing the viceroys and governors
of the neighboring provinces to put all
their forces on a war footing. owing
to the arrival of six Italian warships
in San Nun harbor. 1t is thought also
that the Chinese propose to drive the
Germans from Shan-Tung peninsula. :"
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-05-31
Sensational Failure i'm scotland.

Glasgow, Scotland. May PA great
sensation has been caused by the fall
ure of Nelson Bros, an importing firm
engaged in the iron and steel trade.
They had long beared Glasgow pig iron
and were heavily oversold when the
corner in warrants was engineered. 1t
is calculated that the concern lost ST.
$50 900 during the past year. The total
Of the liabilities is unknown. Nelson
Bros. were the largest dealers and ex
porters OF ship plates In Scotland
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-05-31
struck by n Train.

New York. May pa carriage driven
by Moses Fitzgerald, painter II 45
Sheridan avenue. Paterson. N. j., and
containing Fitzgerald's wife and in
FAINT child. William Rafferty, and his
cousin. Miss Juiiette Rafferty,, both OF
Paterson, was struck by a train on the
Greenwood Lake branch of the Erie
road at Singac Crossing. six miles from
Paterson. Miss Rafferty, was instantly
killed, and Mrs, Fitzgerald and the
child were so severely injured that they
cannot recover while Rafferty, was Sc
riously and Fitzgerald slightly hurt
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-05-31
SEVEN IN ONE FAMILY KILLED.
Cyclone in South Dakota Causes Much
Loss of Life.

Chamberlain, s. D., May pa cy-
clone passed through the Bijou hills,
twenty five miles south of here, and
did great damage. Many houses were
destroyed The farmhouse Of Charles
Peterson was wrecked and seven bodies
taken from the debris. Peterson, three
boys, and three girls were killed. His
wife and baby are also fatally hurt
The cyclone formed on school section
in plain view of hundreds and moved
in southerly course. the first place
reached being that of ART Coden. which
was totally destroyed. Then followed
a church and schoolhouse. after which
1t reached the Peterson place, where the
execution done was simply appalling.
The dead and injured were strewn all
about the premises, all being bruised
and MANNED in a shocking manner.
while the buildings were smashed into
splinters.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-05-31
Seed Potatoes for Sale

I have the following late varieties of
seed potatoes: Rural New Yorker,
No. >, "Carman, No. / and No. 3, /"
"Sir Walter Raleigh" Mills En-
durance," and others. Why plant old
and run out seed when you can get
good pure seed at go cents per bushel?
Your choice of varieties.
lift GEO. A. PFISTER, Locust.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1899-05-31
Forest Fire I'm New Jersey.

Atlantic City, n. j., May "a fierce
forest fire has been raging all day in
the woods near Port Republic. about
fifteen miles from this city. The fire
started some time during the evening
and is now fifteen miles in width. 1t
is the worst forest fire in that section
for eight years.