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The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1889-11-09
The Invalid's Hope.

Many seemingly incurable cases of
blood poison, catsrrh, scrofnla and
rheumatism have been cured BY B. B.
B. lbOtanic blood balm). made by the
Blood Balm Co., Atlanta, Ga. Write
tn them for book filled with convincing
proof. G. w. B. Raider, living seven
miles from Athena, Ca, writes: "For
several years I suffered with running
ulcers, which doctors treated and pro-
nOunced incurable. A single bottle of
d. b. b. did me more good than all the
doctors. | kept using it and every
ulcer healed. ID. c. Kinard e. Son,
TOwaliga, Ca, write: We induced
neighbor to try B. B. B. for catarrh,
which he thought incurable, as it had
resisted all treatment. 1t delighted
him, and continuing its use he was
cured sound and well. X. NJ. Lawson,
East Point, Ca, writes: Mywife had
scrofula Is years. She kept growing
worse. She lost her ha'r and ber skin
broke out fearfully. Debility. emacia-
ton and no appetite followed. After
physicians and numerous advertised
medicines failed, tried b. B. B., and
her recovery was rapid and complete.
Oliver Secor, Baltimore, Md, writes:
suffered from weak back and rheu-
matsm. b. B. b. has proven to be the
only medicine that gave me relief.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1889-11-09
The Texas and Pacific Railway Company.
NOTICE.

The public is hereby informed that
the Texas aud Pacific Railway Compa-
ny will place first class, light draught
steamboats, and barges, now being
huilt, IN Red river, to run betwren
Shreveport apd Barbin's Landing, con-
Meeting with the railroad at Alexan-
dria and Shreveport, thus enablinR
shippers and receivers Of freight to
obtain through bills of lading to and
from all points.
The line will he opened during the
month Of September, due notice of
which will be given.
Full information can be obtaiued l,y
addressing Capt. NJ. L. Scovell, COM
mercial Agent Of the Texas aud Paciii,
Railway, at Shreveport. La, who will
lave charge of the boat line.
JOHN A. GRANT,
General Manager.
August ], 1889. au3 Ana
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1889-11-09
Another whisky shop.

DR.. ]. 7. Davis has opened an
establishment opposite the court
house, next to Capt Nash's store,
principally for the sale of whisky,
it we are any judge of appear
ances. If the moral sentiment and
toue of our people is SO poor that
the prohibition ordinance can not
b, enforced, we are in favor of hav-
ing it repealed, SO far as Colfax is
concerned, at least. 1t is a disgrace
and unfair that parties shall engage
il an illegal traffic, 60 unwhipped
OF justice, and pay no tribute to
the community they afflict with
crime and disorder.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1889-11-09
Alexandria Compress and Warehouse
Company.

The undersigned respectfully calls
the attention of the producers and
buyers of cotton to the following SUI
perior facilities offered by the above
company for the COMPRISING, storage
and handling of cotton.
A large and finely constructed COM
press building, connected with covered
yards, supplied with large cisterns aud
an elevated tank, kept constantly filed
with water by means IF steam pump
from well on the premises, with y
supply Of hose sufficient tn reach ev-
cry part of the property in case If fire:
thereby enabling the company to OBJ
tain the lowest rates of insurance.
Reliable watchmen are ON duty ne
all hours, both day and night. The
side tracks Of the Texas and Pacific
and the Southern Pacific railroads pass
IN close proximity to the platforms.
thus avoiding drayage to or from the
warehouse.
Charges for storage, handling and
compressing cotton will be- as reasona-
bic as those Of the most favored mar
kets Of the country.
T. N. NILES,
Superintendent.
Alexandria, La, August ], 1899.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1889-11-09
sHERIFF's SALE.
Gumbel Bros. & Mayer w. Michel N.
Carnahan.

Gumbel Bros. & Mayer W. Michel N.
Carnahan.
Twelfth Judicial District Court, Parish Of
Giant.-No. 502.
By virtue Of and to satisfy writ of 4.
fa. issued and to me directed in the above
entitled and numbered suit, have seized
and will offer for sale. at public auction, in
front of the court house door, in the town
of Colfax, La, between the hours pre-
scribed by law, on
SATURDAY, November l6, 1859.
The following described property. seized
as the property of the defendant. to-wlt:
One lot of seed cotton amounting to 20
bales, more or less, five hundred barrels OF
corn, more or less.
Terms-Cash with benefit of appraise
ment. J KEMP, Jr. Sheriff
Colfax, Oct 81, 1859. n2-3t-ptS4
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1889-11-09
Four Pistol Pops.

After q rest of several months
the festive pistol has gone off in
this region four times in one week,
with fatal effect in two instances.
At a dance in ward two, at the
house of Mr.. Phil Hebert, on the
night of Thursday, Oct. 31st, Mr..
Lee Parker was painfully but not
seriously shot with q pistol in the
hands of some unknown person.
Friday night, Nov. /, at a negro
dance on Colomb place, in ward
one, Tom Wilson shot and killed
Alonzo Green, both colored, and
gambling at the time. Tom is in
Jail waiting for jury.
On Saturday last Mr.. M. N. Car
nshan took an unsuccessful pop at
Bob Clark, colored, for some provo
cation unknown to us.
Saturday night, in the parish of
Rapides, opposite .Colfax, John
Miles, Jr., shot another colored boy
by the name of Jim Aaron, who
has since died. It is reported that
Miles subsequently stole horse
and has left the country.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1889-11-09

A few days since Mr.. G.. s.
johnston informed us that he had
just received at Boyce car load of
CON, which he bought in the In
dian Territory. Mr.. Johnston has
70 signed as surveyor of Grant
parish, but says he holds himself
ready to do any surveying for his
friends who may desire to avail
themselves Of his professional
services.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1889-11-09

Right here at your home doors
MI. A. A. Dean, of Paramount, has
ssplendid assortment of dry goods,
dress goods, clothing, boots and
shoes, notions, saddles, hardware,
furniture, etc., ETC., which "Sena-
Tor" B. @. assures US can't be pur-
chased in central Louisiana cheap
Or than he sells them.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1889-11-09

That tip-top merchant prince of
Pineville. B. Turner, continues to
hold his own for cheap prices and
fair dealing. He has anything for
personal, household or plantation
use, all at figures SO low it will be
found unnecessary to inquire else
where.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1889-11-09

REMEMBER That the only genuine Lou
isians State Lottery Tickets issued under
the State Charter, ara recognized by the
highest Courts, are invariably signed by
n. A Dauphin. President. Endorsed by
Generals Besuregard and EARLY, Supervis-
ors Of the Drawings, and guaranteed bv
National Banks of New Orleans, AZ to the
payment Of its prizes. Mono others are
genuine.
All so-called "Supplements,r "Origiual
Little Louisiana or other limitations with
unlawful uss Of the Louisiana State Lot
tory Company's pane. by per~ons nm
known. undsr assumed or fctitions psmes,
are attempts to deceive the public by false
Pretensss, offering no guarantees whstevsr.
REMKHBKR THAT ONE DoLLlR Is the price
of the smallest part or fraction of ticket
issned in any drawing. Anything In our
name offered ct . Ices price, Is either .
counterfbit or swiudle.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1889-11-09
ss.gLaEcs w!nE oF cAecu for well Nerve.

A grand fair and supper, for the
benefit of St James Episcopal
church, will be given at the Osborn
hotel in Alexandria, on Wednesday
and Thursday nights, Nov. 18th
and 18th. We return thanks to
Mrs. c. Geiger, president, for a
complimentary ticket. All invited.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1889-11-09
Buoklen's Arnica Ealve.

Tho best Salve in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum,
Fever Sores, letter. Chapped Hands,
Cbilblsins Corns, aud all Skin Erup-
tisns, aud positively cures Piles. or no
pay required. 1t 10 guaranteed to give
perfect satisfaction, or money refunded.
Price Is csnts per box. For sale by
e. c. Mash.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1889-11-09

Do not punish your children with
bitter nauseous mixtures when you
can get C. G. c. certain chill cure on a
guarantee. Any child will take it.
Sold by s. NJ. Lacroix.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1889-11-09
To the Public.

The public are hereby warned not to
trade for certain prommissory note
drawn by the undersigned in favor of E.
s. Gray for 500. Said note was drawn
in Grant parish and dated Nov. LIST, 1888,
and payable in twelve months. This note
was given through error with no con-
sideration.
o26-4t 3. e. CREED.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1889-11-09

Our young friend s. w. Rhorer,
having had u little daughter to ar
rive at his house last week, has by
this time become accustomed to
the feelings of a fond "parient."
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1889-11-09

A magnificent stock of new goods,
at city cash figures, can be found
at the famous store of G. w. Boil
tol. PineviIle. Highest cash prices
for cotton, and goods almost given
away.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1889-11-09

If you have watch, clock or jew
elry repairing to be done, send it
to G. A. Schnack, jeweler, Front
street, Alexandria. He has had
great experience in that line, and
does his work we'll.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1889-11-09

List of letters remaining in the
C,lfax postof6ce Nov. LIST, 1889:
g snts-Frank Armstrong, DR.. w.
j. Baird, s. E. Hayes, John w.
Shirley, ]. Whiteaker. Ladies-Mrs.
8. s. Murrell, Miss Mat Williams.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1889-11-09
Fashionable Millinery.
Mrs. c.. e. Charleville.
BOYCE, LOUISIANA,

Having been engaged specially with
Millinery business for some time respect
fully solicits patronage from he ladies If
Grant parish. Send her your orders for
anything in the millinery line
Will take pleasure in bnying, fitting and
selecting all articles of dress goods ard
fancy fur nishings for Ladies'.
Satisfaction guaranteed. jan 1853
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1889-11-09

A large lot of baby carriages,
croquet sets and children's chairs
just received at G. A. Schnack's,
Front street, Alexandria.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1889-11-09

Cheatham's chill tonic, aside from be-
ing the best in the world, is an excellent
tonic for enfeebled persons, does not
M iseate, enriches the blood and makes
yol feel like new person. Try it.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1889-11-09
RAPIDES BANK
Of Alexandria. La.
G. w. BOLTON, President.
L. v. MARYE, Cashier.

Buy and sell exchange on all tho
leading cities Of the United States.
Liberal advances made on cotton
stored with the Alexandria Compress
AMI Ware'louse company.
COLLECTIONS promptly attended IT,.
-Aiexas<iria, La, Aug. I, 1859.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1889-11-09
m.E.r..,s wnng OF cAapy! for female disease,
Plenty of rain, and the sky is
clear and bright again.

Car mic grumblers never grumble about
Cheatham's chill tonic. It is even better
than recommended, and guaranteed to
cure.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1889-11-09

For plain, solid gold rings, go to
G. A. Schnack, jeweler, Front st.,
Alexandra. He has a large stock
an | does engraving free.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1889-11-09

Battle biliousness, besiege malaria,
br AK up chills with c. C. c. certain
chill cure, the pleasant remedy. M
cure, no pay. Sold by s. NJ. Lacroix.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1889-11-09

The richest and poorest, the oldest and
20 INCEST, the proudest and humblest, the
lar sest and smallest, all use Cheatham's
chill tonic. Guaranteed.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1889-11-09
UNPRECEDENTED ATTRACTIONl
v OVER A MILLION DISTRIBUTED.
ISL
Louisiana State Lottery Company.

Louisiana State Lottery Company.
Incorporated by tho Legislature for
Educational and Charitable purposes.
and its franchise made Q part Of the pres
ent State Consultation. in 1879, by an over
whelming popular vote.
It's GRAND EXTRAORDINARY DRAWINGS take
place Semi-Annuslly, (Juns and Dec-m-
berj, and it's GRAND SINGLE NUMBER DRAW
rNGs take place on each Of the other ten
months in the year, and are all drawn in
public, at the Academy of Music. New
Orleans. La.
I'VE do hereby certify that we supervise
tho arrangements for all Monthly and
Semi-Annual Drawings of The Louisiana
State Lottery Co.. and in person manage
and control the Drawings themselves, and
that the same ate conducted with honesty,
fairness, and in good faith tow ard all par
ties, and We anthOrizr the Company to use
this certificate, with fac-similes of our sig
natures attached. IN its advertisements.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1889-11-09

Whats the matter with
that silver dollar It's all
right, Tor you can now use it
in pay ng for the n w Or
leans Weekly I'imeS-Dem-
OcIas for a whole year.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1889-11-09
HORSES FO6 SALE.
''' STOCK. @' ''', s,...

SMITH & HICKMAN
will keep constantly on hand good as
sortmeut Of Texas and Creole IMPROVED
HORSES. Any ono wishing to purchase
Good Animal will miss . bargain by fail
ing to call on them, as they propose to
Sell Cheaper than any one else Their
Horses are kept in Good Pastures both in
Grant and Rapides parishes.
For any information address
HEMAN SMITH,
jy2O B0yce, La.
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= WVmGh0EHHS1 VI
list OF PRIZES.

>. l4 FTlzes. amounting to. -. 81 ,O54 800
AGENTS WANTED EVERYWHERE.
VFor Club Rates. or any further in
formation desired. write legibly to the un-
designed, clearlv stating yonr residence.
State. County, Street and Number. More
rapid return mail delivery will be assured
by your enclosing and Envelope bearing
y0uf full address.
IMPORTANT.
All ordinary Letters containing Postal
Notes, Money Orders issned by all Express
Compani' or New York Excllang.
Addr ssed III. A DAUPFIN,
Now Orleans, La.
Address Registered Letters Containing
Currency t.
NEW ORLEANS NATIONAL BANK,
New ORLEANS, LA.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1889-11-09

Atlanta. VIM Parish. La.
Male and Female Students.
The Atlanta Institute will open its first
annual session on Monday, Sept. 10Th,
next, with the following corps of teachers,
viz: JOSEPH PAUL. Principal,
HARDY l.. BRIAN. Assistant,
Mrs. NJ. C. THRASHER,
Assistant aud Teacher of Music.
The constant aim of the teachers will
be to lay solid foundation, and so enable
each student to prepare himself for the
actual business of life A thorough
Business and Classical Education
can be obtained here. Those desiring to
study music can do so under the able
direction of MRS. NJ. c. THRASHER
(late of Ruston college)
For health and morals Atlanta cannot
be surpassed in the State.
RATES OF TUITION.
Primary Grade, $3.50 per school month, H days
intermediate. 200 4"
Com. q Classical $50 :"
Music extra
Board can be obtained, III private fami-
lies. near the school, from $500 to 81. 90
per month.
For further information call on or adj
dress JOSEPH PAUL, Principal.
j. T. DREWETT,
t-ja-90 President Board of Trustees.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1889-11-09

EQUITABLE LIFE ASSUKANCE OOCIETY
OF THE UNITED STATES.
ITO Broadway, NY.
STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DEC 81 1883
Total Assets $95 O42,922 90
Total Surplus (for policy holder) 2O794,715 Is
The Strongest Safest and Best Life Company
az the World.
The Policies of this Company worth MORE IN CASH
THAN ANY OTHER
W.T.. SANFORD, Alexandria, La,
Sole Agent for Central Louisiana
Also Agent for the following Strong and Prompt Paying
Fire Insurance Companies
German American Insurance Go. s5,3S8532 10
Phoenix Insurance Go. 4524597 IS
Western Insurance Co. 345 %
Sun Mutual Insurance Co. $4,000 43
California Insurance Co. 53O625 81
oc,5
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1889-11-09

ONE DOLLAR win secure the New
Orleans Weekly Picayune for year.
Il IL . l6-page paper, with reliable
market reports and interesting reading
matter for all classes. 1t 10 issued
every Thursday morning to reach all
post Offices Saturday, thus affordins
excellent Sunday reading matter.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1889-11-09

p~sLAck.pRAvoMr tsa cures Constipation.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1889-11-09
.ZZaza0,1zr.s
~r<-{
Commissioner.

We the undersigned Banks and Bankers
will pay all Prizes drawn in the Louisiana
Slate Lotteries. which may be presented
at our cOnpters.
K. II. wALMSLEY. Prest. Ia Nat. Bank.
p. EANAUX, Prest. Stat Nat. Bank.
A. BALDWIN Prest. N. o Nat. Bank.
CARL KOHN, Prest. Union Nat. Bank.
GRAND MONTHLY DRAWING.
WILL TAXI PLACE.
At the Academy of Music. New Orleans
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1889-11-09
Cotton Shipped Free Of Charge

All cotton brought in by his customers
will be shipped to the account of the GUS
toner without any charge
H0-The highest Market Price paid for
all kinds of Country Produce. sl5
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1889-11-09

Try eLAck;paAvoMI ssa for Dyspepsia.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1889-11-09

Has NO EQUAL, and is fully warranted to increase capacity
20 per cent any belt feed mill in the United States
The only Saw Mill in existence that will work successfully
with only 4horse power Five sizes made 600
feet per day. and feed be varied from to IL inches
san anywhere between the two points mentioned and
that without sawyer changing his position removing
his hand from the feed lever
Send for large illustrated catalogue of Saw Mills Corn and
Flour Mills, Turbine Water Wheels, Mill Gearing Etc.
The DeLoach champion" Saw Mill Dog has no equal
worth $75 and costs nothing with DeLoach Mill
DELOACH MILL MFG CO.,
Mention i. p.p. 361 to 373 Marietta Street. Atlanta Ca
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1889-11-09
Cotton Market Quotations.

Figures are those quoted ut closing of
the New Orleans cotton exchange Nov.
4 1900.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1889-11-09

Plantation Supplies, Agricultural Imple-
ments, Canned and Shelf Goods, Shot aud
Powder Candies, etc., etc.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1889-06-06
suRRY COUNTY NEWS.

ELKIN, June 4th.-We have been
blessed with fine rains during the last
week, and the farmers are now MAX
ing good use of the time in putting
their cyops in good condition. Har-
vest will soon be on hand, and if
nothing happens to the wheat crop
the yield at present promises to be
the largest for several years.
The lumber for the depot at this
place is now being sawed, and the
contract specifies that it must all be
on the spot by July LIST. A Mr.. FL
lot, of Hickory, N. c., has the con-
tract for putting up the building.
Size of same, 100 feet long by 80 feet
wide
The fruit crop seems to be as full as
the trees can bear, notwithstanding
the late frosts.
The District Sunday School Confer
ence convenes at this place next Fri
day, June 18th. We are expecting q
full attendance from all over the dis
trict.
The magistrates and Commission
ers of Surry met yesterday in joint
session and levied the taxes for the
current year at So on the poll and
66as cents on the hundred dollars
worth ofproperty.
DR.. K Thompson, NJ Cundiff and
l. S. Bell were elected as County
Board of Education. B.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1889-06-06
She Wished Her Mother JOY.

At her mothers marriage Mrs
Cleveland wore white surah silk
dotted with black stars and trim mad
on the front with pink satin. At hel
throat was a cardinal rose. Her brown
hair was done la pornpadour in front
as her best pictures show her. Mrs. Fol
som wore Il gray travelling dress ofHen
rietta cloth. and her silvery hair was
arranged like her daughters. After
Mr. Perrine had saluted his bride Mrs
Cleveland kissed her on the cheek
She left tear upon it when she die
so. Mrs. Folsom looked at her daugh
ter moment, then, wiping the teal
away, took Mrs Cleveland's hand and
said:
Frances, wish me joy, DEAR
Il do, dear mother; you know l
do, said Mrs Cleveland, and then
she kissed her mother again. This
time there was no tear stain. Mrs
Cleveland did not kiss her new father
she shock his hand. When the wed
ded pair passed out Mrs. Cleveland
tossed two slippers after them, and
scattered handful of rice.
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1889-06-06

The reply of all those tc whom
the Herald sent questions it desired
to have answered was that eff
mans pecuniary interests justify it
there is no reason why he should
not put into political campaign all
the money he chooses"
It thus appears from this fiat
footed avowal that when we entered
the last campaign when so much
money was spent which is justified
on the ground of business interests,
we entered for the first time upon a
fight between the classes and the
masses with the probability of a
larger amount of vote-buying in the
future. Senator Edmunds admits
the danger of it, and suggests as
remedies reform in our election
laws and the cultivation of a higher
moral sense in the body of the peo-
pie.
But if the same influences prevail
that are now undermining the very
foundations Of good government to
serve their own ends, what reason
have we to believe that they will not
battle every attempt to thwart them?
The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1889-06-06
THE FLOOD CAFES opEsED.
Eight Thousand People Lost and
Millions of Property Destroyed.

The country north of US, beginning
with Virginia had fearful experience
with floods aud ovelfowing rivers.
During Friday, Saturday and Sun
day the James and the Potomac rivers
were raging torrents of water and
there was much excitement in Rich
mond and Washington and great
destruction to property, in the latter
city especially, was wrought by the
overHowing Potomac, aud at this writ
ing the base of the Washington monu
ment being under water, great anx-
iety is felt tor the safety Of that un-
parallel piece of work. The Potomac
Flats, upon which millions of dollars
have been spent are completely ruined.
In Virginia the trains were stopped.
tracks being washed away; Geographic
wires down bridges swept away, aud
manufacturing was suspended SaLar.
day night,
But it was III Pennsyivania where
the greatest loss of life and property
was sustained. The town of Johns
town was wiped out of existence with
all its inhab. tants, over 1000 people
being drowned. Conemaugh and Cam
bria City, two other Pa. towns, were
wrecked and a large number IT people
met watery graves
Inthese t.sr, e towns alone over eight
thousand people were drowned and
$40, O00, 900 of property destroye
Raitroad men say + at curpses could
be seel. hsafing down the river by
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