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Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-09-14
DISASTROUS FLOODS.
Streams in Portions of New York. Ohio
and West Virginia Raging.
Bridges and Railways Swept Awsy-Gress
Loss to Other PrOperty-Towus Inundated.
People Fleeing for Safety.
EQUALS SPRING EREsHErs.


wArERToN, n, Y, Sept. I3.-Rain which has
fallen in torrents almost continuously for five
days past, has swollen every stream in this sec
ton to spring freshet heights, and to-day its ef-
feCts were seriously felt hereabouts by almost
complete tying up of the Rome, Watertown and
Ogdenburg railroad and its branches, and the
destruction of mills and damage to manufsctur-
ing and farm property.
The state highway bridge between Deer river
and Copenhagen and the new iron highway
bridge at Deer river washed out last night: The
cheese box factory belonging to Edmund MiN.St
Deer river was carried away. NO trains are
running on the Carl hsge and Adlrondacks west
ward this morning, on account OF a washout.
The cause of the washing away OF the Center
vile bridge was the breaking of the dam
above, the saw mill carried away 81 the same
time. There are washOuts on the Carthage and
Adirondack railroad, four Of them serious, be
tween the Benson mines and Oswegatchie. Fiji
teen rods OF track have been swept away At Jay
vile; ten inches OF water stands over the track,
and all houses and stores are flooded to depth
OF three feet. In Carthage many houses aud
flats flooded, and residents OF Taunery island
are moving TO mainland, fearing the bIeakwater
will give way.
TREMENDOUS CLoUDBURsr.
PrrTsBURG, Pa. sept Is. Rain in this sec
tion has at last ceased, and this morning the
skies bright and the atmosphere TarIn.
Rivers are high and rising here and ut the head
waters, but no damage has been reported from
points above, and the water will not reach
twenty feet at this point. 4 CloudSurst occurred
last night at Troudale, Ohio. The water came
down in torrents and in few minutes people
living in the lower portion u town we're com
narrowly escaped death by drowning. Theirs
was great damage done to property.
wEsT VIRGINIA STREAMS.
PARKERsBURG, W. Va. sept. I&-The Little
Kanawha was thirteen feet ana rising last night
at Grantsville. Tygart creek IS out Of its banks
and coming out with such headway that tow
boats cannot pass up the Little kanawhR. The
big and little Hooking rivers rising very fast
and doing much damage. Roads out Of this city
and on both sides Of the kInEwha are in many
places under water and impossible. Farmers
viii lose heavily along the streams in this vicin-
ity.
BRIDGES GONE.
OswEGo n. Y. Sept. I3.-Great damage has
been done by floods IN the eastern part OF OswegO
county. Forty road bridges gone and many
washouts have occurred. Part Of the village OF
Pulaski is under water.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-09-14

settle upon the best method Of relieving the
stringency, and for that reason nothing would
be done hastily. The general opinion in bank
ing circles down town, although there are many
that think with the secretary, is that the gov
eminent is taking its steps with two much de-
liberation. There is general outcry against
the slow moving policy OF the treasury depart
ment, and they say something should be done
ut once or there may be serious crisis
all kinds of business has been suffering during
the past week from the money famine. Mer-
chants, importers and brokers have been run
ming to the banks for money and have either
been compelled TO pay ruinous rate for il or go
without it. There has been great deal of talk
about the manipulation OF funds. There may
have been some manipulation OF funds, but
actual scarcity Of money Banks have refused
their OLD customers. There has been equally no
market for the best mercantile paper. Note
brokers are known to have attempted to get
paper discounted at rates which meant heavy
loss to them. large dry goods house, it is re-
ported, renewed its maturing paper in Paris,
it was not able to get accommodation here
Stress has been laid abroad on the state Of sf-
fairs in the commercial community as most
clearly indicating the actual condition OF the
money market. It is common SAYING among
the outside public when money is high on Wall
street that the rates do not signify anything
regards the conditions prevailing elsewhere.
That while the gamblers on the street are
paying exorbitant prices for call loans the COM
mercial community can always receive accom-
mediation at per cent. for good paper. During
the recent stringency, at any rate, this has not
been the state of affairs. OF course, as is al
ways the case, the Wall street community has
suffered the most. Brokers and operatorsihave
been put to their wits to raise money to carry
stocks, Some OF the oldest and most trusted
houses gladly paid u per cent. to-day and in
terest yesterday for money to carry them over
until Monday. There has been heavy liqui-
dation of stocks, which were too weak to hold
them. The wonder is that no houses have gone
under in the struggle.
All this time the suffering business communi ty
has been looking with eager eyes toward Wash
ington. There is a great surplus of over $780,
900, 900 idle and of no use to anybody. 1t is the
people money, money in great part
OF every business community, which was yearn-
ing for it. But the men whom the people had
elected to govern them Kept it locked up, and
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-09-14
Denton's Delegates to Fort Worth.

DENTON, TEX, Sept. 13.-At meeting Of the
board OF trade here yesterday evening Capt. T.
w Abney, vice-president, in the chair.
and the following gentlemen were appointed
delegates to the business mems convention 10
be held at Fort Worth September q: DR.. J. P.
Blount, C. F. Witherspoon, D. Head, J.. A
ebert Carroll, A. E. Graham, A. c.
Hann. The above gentlemen are requested to
all be present at said meeting if ible to rep
vicinity.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-09-14
LIGHTNING FREAKS.
A Terrific Bolt Does Considerable damage in
AbIlene-Two Ladies Stunned.

AbIlene-TwO Ladies' Stunned.
Special to the Gazette,
ABILENE, TEX, Sept. 13.-Duriug a rain and
thunder storm here this morning the residence
of Mr.. D. II. Harkrider, of our merchants.
was struck by terrific bolt of lightning, which
resulted in doing much damage to the house, be-
sides stunning two lady members of the
family who were, luckily, standing
the rear porch. The lightning seemed to have
entered through me fiues on the top OF the
house, and having no means of exit, burst with
the result of bursting out the glass doors and
windows, and tearing the woodwork to pieces
generally. The same bolt struck the saloon of
w. A. Gray, without doing any damage beyond
breaking several bottles.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-09-14
Southern Pacific appointment,

SAN ANTONIO, Tex, Sept. lG.-Mr. F. F. Ro-
gers has been appointed assistant CONNIE rcial
agent of the Southern Pacific railway. He has
been for a number OF years employee of the
Geographic department of the roa6. is member
OF the city council and is chairman OF the
finance committee.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-09-14
Applications in Excess of OF

Applications in Excess of Offerings.
Special to the G azette.
NHw YORK, Sept. Is. Applications for de-
benture bonds of the American cotton oil COM
pany are largely in excess of the amount offered.
and as q consequence reduced allotuents will
have to be made.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-09-14

Full line bengaline, faille franchise and d.
agonal silks in all colors.
Magnificent line of plaid and striped all
wool dress goods and a beautiful
line plaid mohairs.
Plain serges, henriettas, mohairs, suitings,
broadcloths and cheviots in all the
new shades.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-09-14

OswEGo, n. Y, Sept. I3.-Great damage has
been done by floods IN the eastern part OF OswegC
county. Forty road bridges gone ana many
washouts have occurred. Part Of the village OF
Pulaski is under water.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-09-14
To Re,ume work at southampton

SOUTHAMPTON, Sept. I2.-Firemen and sea-
men have been conceded an advance in wages
and there will be general resumption Of work
Monday.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-09-14
SILK -.

Our great silk stock is crowded with ex-
quisite conceits from French, German, Eng
fish and American looms. Call for any nov
city, it will be shown you in this S ock.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-09-14
VEHTuVEaETvS.

This will be quite velvet season. We are
showing every new shade in plain velvets and
all the new combinations in plaid and brocaded
velvet, designed for sleeves and vests.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-09-14
BoC.RVanS 90
EXTRAORDINARY DISPLAY OF
Fashionable =. Fabrics.

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rl in Of
Blankets,
I05Je MJiery Ribbons NOtiOn
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Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1890-04-12

Since the issue of the March
REVIEW the Springfield Buggy Com
pany has been organized, with $780,
900 capital. Mr.. G. Campbell Jan
ney, Board of Trade man, is at the
bottom Of the new concern and at
the top of it, and with Mr.. Irwin
Tenant and Mr.. j. N. Moses, the
veteran carriage builders, Cashier d.
P. Jeferies, of the Lagonda National
Bank and the Tricycle. Company,
and the veteran and pioneer Spring
field manufacturer, Mr.. Robert john
son, of the Superior Drill Company
and Mast, Zoos & Co., associated
with him, he will be apt to make
things whiz.
The above we clipped from the
Springfield, (OhioD Revaeao, which
gives US pleasure to re-publish, as
Mr.. Janney was for a long time one
of our most thriving business men.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1890-04-12

ABSURD DIVORCE LAws.-It seems
absurd that in one section of the
country man may be bigamist,
while in another section he is q law
full husband, but that is what often
happens under the heterogeneous di-
vorce laws of the different States.
A case involving these laws and il
Illustrating their absurdity was decid-
ed in Brooklyn Monday by Judge
Bartlett. In 1862 Albert o. Smith
was married in Poughkeepsie. Nine
teen years afterward he and his wife
separated, and she went to Dakota
to live. There she got divorce from
her husband, by the terms of which
both were permitted to remarry.
Awaiting himself Of the permission,
Mr.. Smith married again in 1884.
About a year ago they found out that
this divorce was not good in New
York State, and Mrs. Smith began
proceedings to have the marriage an
nulled on the ground that Smith had
wife living. Judge Bartlett decid-
ed in her favor.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1890-04-12

EAsTER.-Last Sunday was the
closing and beginning of the Church
year, and as preparations for this
service are especially made by the
Lutheran, Episcopal, Reform and
Catholic churches, the congregations
were busy all week preparing for the
coming celebration of Eastertide.
The churches were beautifully and
tastefully decorated with cut and
potted flowers. and the music was,
without exception, the best ever rem
dered in cur city.
The services began early in the
morning, and you could see large
congregations either going to or re-
turning from their respective meet
ings during the entire day.
The Lutheran and Reform churches
on this occasion, added a number of
new members TO their body, and the
offerings for special missionary work
were taken.
The day was a perfect one of
spring, and allowed the fair sex to
don their spring attire without the
precaution of wraps, and the services
were well attended, the churches be-
ing filed to their utmost capacity.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1890-04-12
A Remarkabl Letter.

The following letter from Mr.. W.
A. Thomson, Columbus, Wis, is
peculiarly interesting: my wife"
says he, "has been treated for her
head, stomach and nervous prostra-
ton by three doctors in New York,
two. in Chicago, one in Philadelphia,
one in Cincinnati, and at the large
institute in Buffalo for Is months.
They all failed. But one bottle of
DR.. Miles Restorative Nervine helped
her wonderfully" This should be
used in all headaches, backaches,
changes of life, nervous disturbance
es, fits, rheumatism, etc. Ask at
A. M. Gilbert's drug store for free
trial bottle and DR.. Miles new book
on the Nerve and Heart.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1890-04-12

WE are glad to note that the
Statesman agrees with the INDEpEN-
DENT in the matter of keeping poll
tics out of our municipal elections,
though it fails to note the fact that
we were foremost in expressing re-
greet about it. By the way, has the
democratic executive committee
gone into the field of contest,or will
they let the people manage this home
affair?
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1890-04-12

K. OF P.-This growing organiza-
ton held an anniversary entertain
ment in Central Opera Houee, last
Monday night, which was in every
sense, a success. Headed by the Me-
chanic's Band, Washington Lodge No.
l, marched to the rink, where large
audience had already assembled.
Prof. VIM. Gerhardt delivered a
short, but admirable address, ex-
planatory of the purpose and benefits
of the Knights of Pythias, which
was followed by a most ludicrous
sham initiation. Mr.. Chas. Wolfes
was the candidate, and his manifes-
tations of fear and monkeyish de-
meanor kept those present in a con-
slant roar. He certainly made big
hit, especially when he was "bucked"
by the goat. The hanging and brand
ing scenes were immense. The Off
GERS in the sham business were DR..
Day, Alv. Miller, A. F. Bentz. w.
Wilen, George Michel and U. S. G..
Pitzer, each of whom presided with
great dignity and cut foolish antics.
The Pretorian Guards, were armed
with pitch-forks. Each officerIwore a
false face, long white gown with black
skull and cross-bones and high paper
hat, and held immense cardboard
books, adorned with skeleton faces,
ETC., presenting curious appearance.
The audience enjoyed the perform
ance very much.
Supper was served at its conclu-
sion at which large number Of peo-
pie occupied seats.
The Mechanics Band, with Arm.
Bowers as Drum Major, rendered
splendid music.
Altogether the evening was most
enjoyable one and the showing of
the Knights was very creditably, in
deed.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1890-04-12
KEEP 1T UP.

When the Improvement, Loan and
Building Association gets fairly to
work, fostering and making success
full institutions, useful and beneficial
to the town, it may, and probably
will, aid some enterprising person or
persons in building up seminary or
academy of learning, of such strength
and reputation as will attract those
who hold the education OF their chill
dren one of the best advantages to
be given them. More money goes
into Stanton in this way, and that
from distant source, than by any
other process. They have several
boarding schools, but Martinsburg
should have one, and that of such a
character as to be among the fore
most and merit patronage from the
careful people. We have a growing
town, very accessible by railroads,
and as healthy q place as can bo
found anywhere, and we should be
able to turn all those advantages in
to use. Education, of course, should
always accompany Improvement and
progress.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1890-04-12
A Fortunate Woman.

Mrs. Mary L. Baker, of Ovid,
Mich, has reason to be very thank
full. She was a great sufferer from
heart disease for years. Was short
of breath, had hungry spells, pain in
side, futtering, faintness, etc. After
taking two bottles of DR.. Miles New
Heart Cure, she says, II am better
than for 90 years. My mind and
eyesight have improved wonderfully.
l advise all persons thus afflicted to
use this great remedy" A. M. Gill
bert druggists, recommends and
guarantees it. DR.. Miles work on
Heart Disease, containing marvellous
testimonials, free.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1890-04-12

THEY Try To TAKE CHARGE.-Two
tramps, Thomas hurry and Albert
Marks, hailing from Reading, Pa,
arrived via. G. V. railroad, and made
their way to the county alms-house.
They asked to be admitted, but keep
err Linton refused, they not having
the required orders from the over
seers. They were, however, admit
ted, given supper and shown their
sleeping apartment. Both were slight
ly intoxicated, and at once complain
ed of the place to sleep, and began
to break up everything in reach.
Mr.. L., with the assistance of Depu-
ty Sheriff Smith and Mr.. Geo. Kill
mer, succeeded, after a hard fight, in
Handwriting the culprits, and brought
them before Justice Bartlett, Wed.
nesday morning. After hearing the
evidence, they were remanded to Jail
to await the action of the Grand
Jury at the September term of court.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1890-04-12
NICE time now for every felle

NICE time now for every fellow
who has been hauled up by the cor
poration authorities and fined, to
vent his spleen. Yes, indeed: You
got them by violating ordinances,
now, hedge your conscience round
by doing more wrong. Nothing like
keeping in the mud puddle. But
watch the independent voters-they
mean that the law is paramount to
any man, or any other man. Do
you understand
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1890-04-12
Oico.

OF the afternoon of April Sd, of pneu.
monia fever, at her residence in Darkes.
vile, Lydia, beloved wife of A. B.
Balm, aged II years.
Beloved wife and mother g gone,
A voice we loved is stilled;
A place is vacant in our home,
Ap ace that can't be filled.
A bitter cup-a shock severe
To part with one we loved SO dear;
Our loss is great, We'll not complain,
But trust in Goo to meet again.
at the residence of Jas. Buckelman
on End St., April 9th. 1890. Mrs. Har-
riet Stephens. aged rs years, months
and days.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1890-04-12

The pastor of the NJ. E. Church
preached an able Easter sermon to a
large audience on Sunday last. At
ter the sermon the pastor presented
to the congregation four handsome
silver plates for collection also the
pulpit and altar were decorated with
beautiful flowers. At night the con-
gregation celebrated the Holy Com
munion.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1890-04-12

THE "White House," to most peo-
pie, means fiat, two.story, unpic-
turesque white house, as the view
generally given of it shows the Sc
verely plain north front but there
are many other views of the home of
our Presidents, and we are indebted
to DemoreSt's Family Magazine for
laying them before us. The MAY
number of this popular magazine lit
orally takes you to Washington and
shows you the "White House" from
every point of view, as well as its
charming surroundings. The seven
teen beautiful illustrations will give
you better idea of the nations Ex-
ecutive Mansion than you could pos
sibly gain by a personal visit; and
never before has it been so fully and
beautifully illustrated. This feature
alone will make the May number of
DemoreSt'S Family Magazine have a
phenomenal sale and those who are
so fortunate as to possess it, will find
in it fund Of information and amuse-
ment, containing, as it does, nearly
two hvndred illustrations, embelGsh-
ing such articles as "a May Festival
in Florence" TRANSFORMATIONS of q
Butterfly" "The Stellar Universe"
"The Fairies Of the Plains, "Mod-
cling in Glass, Kindergarten Work
and Play for the Home" etc. Be-
sides, in this number Ella Wheeler
Wilcox commences an intensely in
teresting story; and two oil pictures,
~ Won't |" and 81 WILL" make it
doubly attractive. Published by w.
Jennings Demorest, Is East l4th
St, New York.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1890-04-12

"HILARITY" at the Central Opera
House on next Friday evening, April
18th, is a regular carnival of charm
ing, bright and catchy music, grace
full dances, jolly comedians, lovely
girls, delightful singing, beautiful
costumes. A great corps OF come
dams. The Company carry their
own operate Star Orchestra, every
member of which is solo artist.
The company numbers twenty people
and every one an artist in their line
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1890-04-12

The B. and o. Railroad will in a
few days begin to put in track tanks
on the Philadelphia Branch. This
improvement will enable the trains
to make faster time, as the engines
take water while running at good
rate of speed. The officials say they
expect to equip this division by the
lst of May with the finest passenger
coaches now in use, the construction
Of which is now going on at the
Pullman Car Company's shops. The
six new compound freight engines
built by the Baldwin Locomotive
Works have been received, and have
been placed on the Main Line be-
tween Keyser and Parkersburg.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1890-04-12

A rivalry existing between the two
Methodist e. Churches of Norfolk,
Va, has created quite an excitement.
The one engaged an able minister,
musician and choirmaster to increase
their congregation, and the other, a
full brass band, to attract the people.
The brass band caught them and had
the desired effect. The fight is saus-
ing a sensation in religious circles.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1890-04-12

THE wedding of Mr.. j. G. Frazer,
Of this city, to Miss Leila Crop, of
England, is announced to take place
at st. Johns Episcopal Church,
Washington, d. c., on May It'll, at
7.30, p. m. The contracting parties
will then sail, in a few days, for Eng
land, their probable future home.
Our best wishes for their safe arrival
and conjugal happiness attends them.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1890-04-12

HILARITY" Co.'s CELEBRATED PA
Troll BAND.-One of the features Of
the =" Hilarity Company this season
is the most magnificent Patrol Band
of Fifteen Instruments that are car
ried with it. These gentlemen are
all musicians of national reputation,
have had years of experience, and
under the leadership of the accom-
plished musician, Prof. WILL H.
SooUToN, and in their Brilliant New
Costumes, make the most attractive
parade of any other musical organiza-
ton of the same kind in the country.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1890-04-12

THE international Bible studies for
next Sabbath are from Luke VII IL
Is. Title, The Widow of Main.
Golden text, "They glorifed God,
saying, That great prophet is risen
up among u.s." Luke VII: 16.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1890-04-12
Additional Locals.

Mr.. Henry c. Harden, of Boston,
Mass, is visiting his sister, Mrs. b.
S. Lyeth, of this city.
Mr.. j. E. Dieffenderfer, of the
Grafton and Cincinnati Railroad
postofIice, was here for several days,
this week.
Miss Hinkle, of Virginia, is visit
ing Miss Minnie Kilmer, in this
county.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1890-04-12

An eastern syndicate, Of which it
is said President NJ. E. Ingalls,, of the
Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad, is a
member, has purchased the Old
Splint Coal property, of GAO acres
three miles above this city, and will
lay it off in town lots, the town to be
known as Kanawha City. The price
paid was 100000, and it is said that
an iron furnace will be erected there
at once
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1890-04-12

The stock broking firm of George
K. Sistare's Sons, of New York and
Philadelphia, assignment, with pref
erences to George Reed, of Detroit,
for $4,000, and Mr.. Feldmeier
$4,000. The firm put the Philadel-
phia defalcation through Hilger at
100000, but this is doubted, and
Richard K. Ashhurst, counsel for
the late Mr.. Hilger, said he is being
made scapegoat to shield others.