Grand Rapids Herald-Review Newspaper, August 22, 1903, Page 3

—+_ LUNATIC OF THE “JACK THE RIP- PER” TYPE AT WORK IN DETROIT. BOY IS BRUTALLY BUTCHERED HIS MUTILATED REMAINS FOUND WHERE MURDERER HAD HID- DEN THEM. MANY SIMILAR CRIMES IN CITY POLICE ARE WORKING ON THE THEORY THAT A MANIAC IS RESPONSIBLE. Mich., Aug. 19.—Murdered by a maniacal “Jack the .Ripper” doubtless was the fate of Alphonse Wilmes, a four-year-old boy whose mu- tilated body yesterday was found in the rear of the Michigan stove works, wedged between two molding boxes. ‘The hands were tied behind with wire and a handkerchief had been stufied down the boy’s throat. The body was partly stripped of clothing. The abdo- men was ripped open and the left wrist was nearly severec. The thighs also had lons ts in them. Alphonse had been misting from his home since Monday nocr. ° The police sre satisfied that the boy was murdered by a maniac, and they are worting along these lines. The officers are inclined to belieye that the ecbild was killed in some house, and that afterward the mur- derer carried the body in a sack or a wagon to the spot where it was found yesterday. Several Crimes Against Children. There have been several other crimes against children in the city re- cently, and many persons believe that a maniac is responsible. It is evident that murder was not committed near where the body was found, for, although there is scarcely a drop of blood left in the body, there practically was no blood on the boards where he was found. A’search for bloodstains to and from the scene was inaugurated with- out result. Perhaps the strangest phase of the mystery is that there were only a few small stains on the body and clothing of the boy, despite the horrible character of his wounds. It looks as though the murderer, after committing the deed, washed the blood from the body and then carried it to the lot where it was found. Similar Case in Illinois. Rockford, Ill., Aug. 19.—The murder ef the Detroit boy is identical in cir cumstances with the murder of Dick Tibbitts, a seven-year-old newsboy, ,here last month. The details cor- respond so closely that the local au- thorities believe the murderer was the same man, a lunatic of the “Jack the Ripper” type, and they are now in communication with the Detroit police department on the subject. Detroit, SINKS WARSHIP. Canadian Pacific Liner Collides With Chinese Cruiser Near Hongkong. Hongkong, Aug. 19.—The Canadian Pacific railroad’s steamer Empress of India, from Vancouver, B. C., July 27, and Yokohama, Aug. 10, for Hongkong, collided near this port with the Chi- nese cruiser Huang Tai. The warship sank an hour after the collision. The Empress saved 170 of the crew of the cruiser. The captain of the Huang Tai, who refused to leave his ship, and thirteen of the crew, were drowned. The Empress was badly damaged amidships. IRELAND’S RED HAT. Pope to Confer With Cardinal Gibbons on Appointment of Another American. Rome, Aug. 19. — The pope has re- quested Cardinal Gibbons to remain for some time in Europe, as he wished to consult with the cardinal relative to ihe appointment of another American cardinal at the next consistory. This has given rise t6 the belief that Pius intends to raise Archbishop Ireland to _ the purple. Vote Bonds for Schoolhouse. Ada, Minn., Aug. 19. — Independent School District of Ada has voted to is- sue bonds for building a $25,000 school- house. Fire at Glendive. Gl@hdive, Mont., Aug. 19. — Fire in the Hotel Jordan last night damaged that structure to the extent of $8,000. Died While Milking a Cow. Baraboo, Wis., Aug. 19. — While milking a cow last evening Mrs. An- drew Leed died of heart failure. _ Salisbury a Sick Man. London, Aug. 19.—The condition of Lord Salisbury continues to be unde- niably grave. The bulletin issued by his physicians merely says the patient passed a restful night and that his condition is much the same as yester- day. * Bakers at Philadelphia. Philadelphia, Aug. 19.—The National Association of Master Bakers began a three-days convention . in this. city. Delegates are in attendance from all sections of the country. i NEWS IN BRIEF. Overflow From the Wires in a Con- densed Form. h H. C. Ide, a member of the Philip- pine commission, sailed from San Francisco for Manila on the steamer Coptic. Eight women concerned in the smashing of a “joint” at Wicaita, Kan., were arraigned and all pleaded guilty to assault. They were fined $10 each and costs. Fire which started from an expiod- ing lamp in the Palace hotel at Shu- bert, Neb., destroyed the hotel and | most of the business section of the town. Loss, $40,000. After being divorced for tweive years Lawrence Alonzo Ring of Chi- cago and Abbie Barber Ring of Paw- tucket, R. L, were reunited. Ring is fifty-three and his wife forty-eight. George Henry has resigned his posi- tion as manager of the Detroit Electric railway to enter the coal business at Toledo, Ohio. He becomes vice presi- dent, of the Whipple Coal company. It is announced in. London that a cabinet council has been convened for the unusually early date of Oct. 5, pre- sumably to decide the attitude of the government regarding the fiscal policy. In‘a onéhour motor-paced race Hugh McLean defeated James F. Moran and Benny Munroe ut Charles River Park in Boston. He covered 48 miles, 3 laps, and Munroe made 46 miles and 3 laps. It has been demonstrated to the sat- isfaction of the government officials that the torpedo boat destroyer Hull is a success from every standpoint, and the trial board has decided to rec- ommend that she be accepted by the government. THE MARKETS. Latest Quotations From Grain and Live Stock Centers. St. Paul, Aug. 19. — Wheat — No. 1 Northern, 96 @ 87c; No. 2 Northern, 94@95c; No. 3, 93@ 94c; no grade, 80 @85c. Corn—No, 3 yellow, 52c; No. 3, 511-2c; ‘No. 4, 51c; no grade, 47@48c. Rye—No. 2, 47 1-2@48e. Minneapolis, Aug. 19. — Wheat—No. 1 hard, 941-2 @ 95c; No. 1 Northern, 93 1-2c; No. 2 Northern, 91 1-2@92 1-2c. Duluth, Aug. 19. — Wheat — No. 1 hard, 89 5-8c; No. 1 Northern, 89 1-8¢; No. 2 Northern, 871-8c; flax, 97 1-4c; oats, 35¢; rye, 511-2c; barley,’ 35@54c. Milwaukee, Aug. 19. — Wheat —No. 1 Northern, 97@98c; No. 2 Northern, 93@95ce. Rye—No. 1, 54c. Barley — No. 2, 60c. Oats — Standard, 37 @ 371-2c; No. 3 ‘white, 35@37c. ‘Corn— September, 52 1-8c. Chicago, Aug. 19. — Wheat — No. 2 red, 83 1-2@84c; No. 3 red, 82@83¢e; No. 2 hard winter, 81 1-2@821-2c; No. 3 hard winter, 81 @ 811-2c; No.1 Northern spring, 87c; No. 2 Northern spring, 883@84c; No. 3 spring, 80@82c. Corn—No. 2, 32@321-2c; No. 3, 311-2 @31 3-4c. Sioux City, Iowa, Aug. 19. — Cattle —Beeves, $4 @ 5.25; cows, bulls and mixed, $2.50@4; stockers and feeders, $2.50@3.70; calves and yearlings, $2.50 @3.60. Hogs, $5.15@5.25; bulk, $5.15 @5.20. Chicago, Aug. 19.—Cattle—Good to prime steers, $5@5.50; stockers and feeders, $2.50@4.25. Hogs—Mixed and butcHers, $5.10@5.70; good to choice heavy, $5.40@5.65. Sheep — Good to choice wethers, $3.40@3.80; Western sheep, $2.75@3.80; native lambs, $3.25 @6; Western lambs, $4.50@5.65. South St. Paul, Aug. 19. — Cattle — Good to choice steers, $4.25@5; good to choice cows and heifers, $3.25@4; veals, $2.50@b; steer calves, $2@3.50; g0od to choice stock cows and heifers, $2.50@3. Hogs — Bulk, $5.25 95.35; common to good heavy, $5@5.25; good light mixed and lights, $5.40 @ 5.50. Sheep — Gvod to choice shorn lambs, $5.50@6; good to choice yearling weth- ers, $4@4.25; heavy, $3.50@4; good to choice ewes, medium weight, $2.50@ 2.75; heavy, $3.25 @ 3.60: culls and stock ewes, $2.50@3. Riveters Are Injured. New York, Aug. 19.—Fourteen men have been injured at the .New York navy yard while working upon the new battleship Connecticut. Riveting of the steel plates on the battleship is un- der way and riveting machines were pounding noisily when dozens of the bolts flew in a shower upon the work- men. Many of them were hit on the head and body. No one was seriously hurt. Scrubwomen Form Trust. Toledo, Ohio, Aug. 19.—Scrubwomen here have formed a trust. Two months ago they raised their wages from $1 to $1.25.a day; now they de- mand $1.50 and two meals a day. Cleaners sin public schools and office buildings as well as in private houses sare included. Scarcity of help compels the granting of the demand. Engineer Killed by Explosion. Albuquerqug¢, N. Mex., Aug. 19.—By the explosion of the boiler of the éu- gine pulling the east-bound limited on the Santa Fe yesterday at the Maguire mine, the engineer was killed and the fireman seriously injured. Did Little Damage. Epping, N. H., Aug. 19. — The fire which started early yesterday, and which it was feared would wipe out the business section of the town, was controlled after four buildings nad been destroyed. Two Men Fatally Injured. Marietta, Ohio, Aug. 19.—A terrific gas explesion cccurred yesterday at Ben’s Run, W. Va.,a_ small oil town thirty miles north of this city, along the Ohio river. Two men were fatally injured, dade cd of th eungodett haat di 3 eooeeseres POOOOOOOOD ? Northwest News 0000 PROPER GI Vay SORE ST CROPS LOOK GOOD 200,000,000 BUSHELS OF WHEAT IS LATEST ESTIMATE FOR NORTHWEST. CROP WILL BE AN AVERAGE ONE GRAIN AND ELEVATOR MEN SEE NO REASON TO EXPECT SHORT CROP. EXPERTS LOOK OVER THE FIELDS OATS SOMEWHAT SHORT AND CORN’ WILL BE A LIT- TLE OFF. ‘ St. Paul, Aug, 18.—Despite the many and varying estimates of this year’s crop given by the experts, the con- census seems to be that the wheat crop will be an average one, and that as far as the Western States are con- cerned other crops, with the exception of the corn crop, will come up to last year’s mark. Late in July H. V. Jones of Minne- apolis estimated the wheat crop of tne Northwestern states at 147,300,000 bushels. Since that estimate was an- nounced other experts have gone over the country, and they figure that the crop will be considerably in excess of this. For instance, Col. G. D. Rogers, secretary of. the Minneapolis chamber of commerce, is quoted as stating tbat the crop will Reach 200,000,000 Bushels. The Duluth Commercial Record figures that the crop will be in the neighborhood of 175,360,000 bushels. On top of these estimates comes the report from the party of Twin City men who are interested in the crop, and who but recently returned from an extensive trip of inspection. They de- clare that the wheat crop will be a heavy one. One man stated that the yicld in some parts of North Dakoia will be as heavy this year as it was in 1895, which was a banner year. While many of the fields were ex- tremely backward during the last two weeks in July, when Mr. Jones made his trip, the conditions have been ex- tremely favorable since then, and rapid strides are reported from many sections. Few of the party who re- turned Saturday cared to place aay Definite Estimate on the wheat crop, although one man stated that he believed the crop in North Dakota would run as high as 55,000,000 bushels. This, however, in- cludes the macaroni wheat, which Mr. Jones did not take into consideration in making his estimate., Mr. Jones’ estimate is based upon an acreage of 12,600,000 acres. The government es- timate of the acreage in the three states is 13,266,000. Reports for the past week have been decidedly favorable. Grain and elevator men at points in the three states all report the climate conditions as good and state there is no reason to expect a short crop. There is, however, a slight shrink- age in the corn crop. Throughout the Mississippi and Missouri valleys the crops are Slightly Backward, but the cenditions are reported good and average crops are expected. The oats crop will probably be be- tween 5 and 10 per cent shorter than last year. - Kansas, Nebraska and South Dakota all report slight in- creases, ranging from 5 per cent to 16 per cent. In Minnesota, Illinois, Indiana, Missouri, Kentucky and North Dakota, however, decreases of from 4 ‘per cent to 30 per cent are reported. This will reduce the crop to a con- siderable extent. The rye and barley crops are said to be better in Kansas and South Da- kota but the totals for all the states show a slight average decrease. Reports from the potato crop in this section are encouraging, although nc estimates are available. CHURCH DESTROYED. Catholic Edifice at Madison, Minn., Is Burned. uadison, Minn., Aug. 18.—The Cath- olic church at this place was de- stroyed by fire. The origin of the fire is unknown, but it is supposed to have caught fire from candles used in the services. The loss on church aad fixtures is about $6,000; insurance, $3,000. The parochial school,-a few feet from the church, was badly dam- aged; fully covered by insurance. One man was badly hurt by falling from a ladder, but he will recover. CASHIER ARRESTED. Alleged Embezzlement of Funds Ag: gregates Nearly Fifty Thousand. Red Bank, N. J.,.Aug. 18.—Enoch L. Cowart, cashier of the defunct. Nave- sink National bank, was arrested -on the charge of embezzling $49,000 of the bank’s funds. The complaint was made by Special Examiner W. A. Ma- son. Cowart surrendered himself to United States Marshal Garside here and furnished $10,000 bail to await the action of the United States grand jury. GUESS AGAIN ON CROPS. Experts Are Inclined to Revise Their Previous Estimates. St. Paul, Aug. 19. — Now that the Minnesota harvest is actually in sight, -he country ersp experts are beginning to hedge on their previous estimates and are willing ‘6 concede something etter than 75 per cent of last year’s crop, which was, their former judg- ment. The Northern Pacific’s periodic ctop report shows many evidences of a disposition to revise wheat yield figures, and in exery case the latest estimates are for a better yield than was set down in the former reports. Correspondents are now willing to revise their statements on the loss on potatoes, due to too much wet weath- er, and say that with the gradual bet- terment of conditions during the week, and the prospect of a continu- ance of the same improvement, pota- toes will come aut of the siege in good shape, The cereal crops are all in the best of condition. The earlier grains are still being cut and the present week will complete the harvest of barley, rye and, to a large extent, of oats. Wheat has made slow progress dur- ing the week, and has spent most of the time in filling out the heads. develoyment of the kernel and the erawth of the head have been marked and the crop is in good condition. HAIL FOLLOWS HEAT. Absence of Wind Seems to Have Pre- vented Heavy Damages. Grand Forks, N. D., Aug. 19.— day of terrible heat resulted in hailstorms that have covered a wide area. The storms began near the boundary early in the afterncon and many thousand acres have been struck. Among the towns that report. heavy hail are Wal- halla, Neche, Bathgate, Hamilton ard other towns in the northeastern part of the state, a large section central at Crary and a belt with Crookston as its center. Reports from Crookston con- flict, one saying that the storm was very destructive and another that it was not. At all the other places heard from the hail was very heavy, but was not accompanied by wind, therefore, the damage was slight. FREIGHT TRAIN WRECKED. Collision in lowa Results in Destruc- tion of Much Property. Iowa City, Iowa, Aug. 19. — Two freight trains crashed near the Chi- cago, Rock Island & Pacific railroad bridge here this morning. One man was slightly injured. The rest of the trainmen jumped and escaped unhurt. Two consolidated engines, both tend- ers and seven freight cars were shat- tered. The wreck was due to an error in the orders. Part of the west-bound train was on the bridge at the time of the collision. That part was not de- railed. The wrecked cars went over an embankment, TAKES HIS OWN LIFE. Financial Reverses the Undoing of a St. Paul Man. St. Paul, Aug, 19.—John G. Hinkle shot and instantly killed himself at 6:30 o'clock yesterday morning. De- spondency over business affairs is given as the reason for the act. Hinkle was fifty-two years old and had been a resident of St. Paul for forzy years. He was employed as a cigar salesman and formerly owned ine Hinkle, or Union Park, as it is now called. He lost heavily in financial en- terprises during, the past few years. KILLED BY CAR. Wisconsin Man Crushed to Death at Dickinson. Dickinson, N. D., Aug. 19.—A young man about twenty-three years of age was run over by a freight car ecwly this morning and instantly killed. The train, east-bound, was just leaving Dickinson; when the man fell cross- wise of a rail from.the top of a car. A traveling companion says that the unfortunate man had just come from Yellowstone Park, where he was known as John Porter. His home is believed to be in Wisconsin. WINONA DROWNING. Girl's Body Is Recovered With Use of Dynamite. Winona, Aug. 19.—The Mississippi river claimed its second victim of the season here Sunday evening. Amelia] Reszka, the seven-year-old daughter cf Frank Reszka, was the victim. With her sister she was walking along the boom of the Empire Lumber company and stepped upon a small loose. log. She was at once thrown into , the water and had disappeared before help arrived. The body was recovered only after the use of dynamite. SIECK WAS ALMOST DEAD. Handkerchief Saturated With Chloro. form Was Over His Face. © Marshalltown, Iowa, Aug. 19.—G. M Sieck, manager of an awning company at Des Moines, was found in his room at a hotel here almost dead, with a handkerchief saturated with chloro! form over his face. A_ bottle di whisky and opium mixed was found in | ly surprised the room. The doctors say he may re} cover. It is not known whether it a case of attempted murder or suicide. The, Mr. |. PRIZZ STEIRS GO TO CHICAGO. State Experimental Farm Exhibit at * Stock Show. The herd of prize steers which has won $2,800 in prizes for the state ex- perimental farm will be exhibited at the international livt stock show at Chicago this fall and the faculty of the school hopes to see more laurels and prize money added to the long list of firsts and seconds. b An acquisition to the herd this year is a fine two-year-old Aberdeen Angus steer which weighs at present 1,314 pounds. Col. W. M. Liggett, the dean of the school, says that it is a perfect specimen and he does not believe that any of its breed and age can Rent it. } There is also a two-year-old Short- horn which probably will head its class. It is not so heavy as the ogher steer, but it is a perfect animal. Two other steers which have taken firsts, and seconds at a number of shows will form part of the herd, with a yearling which is a handsome fellow of the Gal- loway breed. These cattle are at present in the best of condition and the men in charge say they will show up better than ever before. Considerable care is taken to keep them in good heajth. There will also be exhibits of sheep and swine from the school. The hérd of five sheep exhibited by Minnesota has captured a number of firsts and will probably carry off the blue ribbon at the show. These fine cattle are not kept for exhibition purposes alone, for they are used by the students in their work. In the first place they are valuable to the students as the finest types of their breeds. They are used right along for the purpose of comparison and the stu- dents judge them, marking the points and scoring them by the same method used at the live stock shows. This enables the student to appreciate the good points of animals when he sees them, and also to distinguish breeds and mixed blood in cattle, sheep and hogs. There is considerable building going on at the farm and Col Liggett stated that he was making preparations for a big attendance for next year. CONVEYS BIG TRACT. State Deeds 62,000 Acres of Land to the Northern Pacific. The State of Minnesota has con- veyed 62,000 acres of land in Crow Wing, Morrison and Todd counties to the Northern Pacific Railway com- pany. The land has already been settled, and most of it sold by the railway com- pany, which made the selection & number of years ago. It was a grant under the old territorial law, for the line from Watab to Brainerd, built in 1877 by the St. Paul & Pacific, later the Northern Pacific. The land was granted by the government, but the patent was not issued until June 30 of this year. Under the law the land was conveyed through the state. Under the same patent the Great Northern got perfect title to 1,700 acres of land in scattering tracts in Sherburne, Meeker and Kandiyoh, counties. ‘NEW CAPITOL FURNISHINGS. Bids Are to Be Received on Individual Rooms.- ‘The capitol commission is begin- ning to figure on plans for furnishing the new state offices, Specifications are being prepared and bids will be advertised for in a few days, to be opened Oct. 15. The commission has decided to permit bids on single rooms, so that Minnesota concerns of limited capacity can compete. The furnishings of the department offices will be of quartered oak, and in the legislative rooms and in the governor’s office carved mahogany will be the rule, American-made carpets will be bused for floor coverings. The cost of the furnishings may run anywhere from $100,000 to $200,000. Contracts for the shelves and metal casings’ were deferred to the September meet- ing of the commission. "MONEY NEVER COMES. Minnesota Butter Men Victimized by Eastern Commission Firms, " Complaints havg come to the state dairy and food department from dairy- men who have shipped butter, to New York commission men and never have seen the price of it. Commissioner McConnell has sent out a circular to the creameries and dairymen of the state warning them. against doing business with ~irresponsible houses. They-are cautioned to make ture of the. financial standing and reliability of a dealer before sending him a con- sigament of butter. TRAIN RUNS OVER BOY. Then Gerhard Finds His Hat and Hurries Homeward. Hastings, Minn., Aug. 15.—Gerhard Wiesen of Randolph had a very narrow escape last night. As the Chicago Great Western passenger was pulling out he attempted to cross the track in front of the locomotive, which knocked him down and the entire train passed over him. The spectators were great- to see him find his little Phat and run for home. The doctor took a few stitches in a cut in his hgad, the only injury. che State Day by Day. *«& terest. & NOT OUR WAY OF SCORING. Minnesota Butter May Fare Poorly at St. Louis. The state dairy and food department: has received information that there is a movement on foot to change the sys- tem of marking butter at the Louisi- ana Purchase exposition, which, if suc- cessful, will put Minnesota to a great disadyantage in the contest. The plan is to charge the score card So that flavor will count 30 per cent and aroma 15 per cent, instead of hay- ing flavor marked on a basis of 45 per cent and not marking butter on its so- ‘called aroma qualities. The National Creamery association has’ adopted the latter system, and it has always been followed in the butter contests in which Minnesota has participated. Minnesota buttermakers have been taught to make their butter of a clcan, rich and sweet flavor, without making ‘special effort to secure any odor. Con- sequently the Minnesota product will ‘not stand high in a test in which aro- ‘ma is one of the principal qualities by ibe taken into consideratioin. “How many persons at a vilscatiant ‘smell butter before they eat it?” asked a member of the dairy aud food com- ‘mission. “If it is clean, sweet and rich, that is sufficient. Butter is made to eat, not to smell. Of course, good butter should not have any trace of an undesirable or offensive odor, neither should it be doctored up like per- fume.” Whether the old or the new system shall be adopted rests with the com- mitte on live stock of the Louisiana Purchase exposition. It seems that the committee is divided on this sub- ject. At a meeting of the committee at St. Louis a month ago it was de- cided to adopt the old system, that of the National Creamery association After passing on the question the com- mittee adjourned until the next day, when the previous action of the com- mittee was overruled. The opponents of the new system, however, maintain that a quorum was not present at the second meeting. MOVING MUCH ORE. All the Independents, Save One, Are Doing Much More Shipping Than in 1902. Independent ore producers, except Corrigan, McKinney & Co., are much ahead of last year. The variqus Sell- wood mines have shipped three times as much ore as to August, 1902; Pick- ands, Mather & Co. have decreased as .to one or two properties, but have far ‘more than made it up elsewhere; M. . Hanna & Co. are ahead, also Tod, ‘Stambaugh & Co., the Mahonning and jother independents. In some instances ‘the improvement js due to new mines, ‘in others—notably Tod, Stambaugh & \Co.—to heavier shipment from old ‘ones. Corrigan, ‘McKinney & Co., while they have materially curtailed at some mines, have Commodore and Jordan, which at this time a year ago were not shippers, and may. notsbe very far behind. Two important finds are reported o” ‘the Mesaba. Qne is i nthe southwest quarter of section 25, town 58, range 17, close to the Howe mine of the Ke- ‘public Iron and Steel company, where more than 2,000 ,000 tons of merchant- able ore have been shown thiS sum- mer. The other is in section 15, town 59, fange 14, east of the Duluth & iron Range road, where Messrs. Adams & McInnis have several pits and one drill hole in excellent ore. The drill hoie is about 50 féet-in ore, the pits from 10 to 20 feet, but with indications of rontinuance. It is becoming more and * jmore apparent to ore discoverers that there is a better thing for them in op ‘erating their discoveries, especially it bf the better grades, than in selling at the prices that have been obtainable {for these grades, Lured by Millet. The state ¢xperiment station has sent its entomologist to inquire into the chinch bug situation in the vicinisy, of St. Cloud, and see what, if anything, iean be done next year to lessen the injury from these pests. He visited the farms of Bowing Bros., Harbor®. N. P. Clark,,Michael Bretz ghd “others. He reports that conditions have not been exaggerated on Clark’s upper farm. Last year chinch bugs took the young carrot crop. Entomologist Washburn: intimates that a strip of millet about the cofh, planted at such a time that it would be about ten inches high when the bugs go from barley or wheat to corn, might induce them to prefer millet or pigeon grass to corn. This would probably allow the corn to get -ahead of them and they could he destroyed on the millet in various ways. Diseased chinch bugs are no longer sent out by the‘staticn, it having been proved impracticable. Moosejaw, N, W. T., Aug. 19%—A de- structive hail storm passed over this” section Sunday. night and damaged a district twenty-one miles gquare. It commenced about four miles north of town and took in a section seven miles wide, going south. The esti- mated loss will be in the hundreds of. thousands. In many cases the oldest settlers are the sufferers and well able to stand the loss. Nearly every north ern window in this town was broken, ~ several plate glass fronts included. The storm is one of the worst in ten! years. eee