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The morning call., 1891-09-11
Guardine the Cnnuicts.

NASHVILLE (Tenn.), Sept. 10. Acting
under orders of Adjutant-General Norman,
twenty-five rifles belonging to the local mili-
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Law Cnneress at Hamburg.

HAMBURG. Sept. 10.-The Congress on
International Law to-day discussed the
closed sea and extradition questions. The
delegates were atterward entertained by
the Hamburg Senate.
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The Presidents Family. .

BosroN, Sept. 10.-Mrs. Benjamin Harri-
son and Mr.. aud Mrs. Mckee have engaged
apartments at hotel in Auburndale. where
they will stay until the completion of the
improvements In the White House.
The wife of clergyman in Nebraska has
been arrested for purchasing lottery tickets
through the mail.
The morning call., 1891-09-11

Fort BRAGG, Sept. 10.-Frank Marshall, a
Portuguese Q sawyer, was killed at q logging
camp on the Noyo River to-day. While
cutting logs tree fell, crushing him against
n STUMP.
The morning call., 1891-09-11
Ordered Off the Cherokee Strip.

+ WASHINGTON. Sept. 10.-The Secretary Of
the Interior has issued an order directing
the removal without delay OF all cattle from
the Cherokee Strip.
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Judgments Against a Magician.

NEW YORK, Sept. 10.-Judgments ag-
gregating S14,926 against Alexander Herr
mann, the magician. were entered in tie
County Clerks Office to-day.
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Farorine State Indemnity.

THE HAGUE, Sept. 10.-The International
Agricultural Congress to-day pronounced in
favor of the payment of a State indemnity
to the owners of animals condemned to
death for tuberculosis or pIeuro- pneumonia.
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OVER NIAGARA.
A Man and an Unknown Woman Throw
Themselves Into the Rapids

Themselves Into the Rapids
NIAGARA FALLS (Ontario), Sept. 10.-This
afternoon well-dressed woman, name un.
known, about % years old, threw herself
into the rapids. A man named Caheim. of
Philadelphia. sprang into the water and at,
tempted to save her. She resisted his efforts
and he finally had TO leave her to save HIM
SELF A couple of hours later party on
Luna Island were startled by hearing a
young man near them cry, Pm going {;
good-byW Turning, they saw him spring
into the water. In minute he disappeared
over the falls. His name is said to be AL
bert Heimlich
The morning call., 1891-09-11

gress has ad pied an address to the Pope
which eulogiZes the abor encyclcal and de-
cIares strongly for the restoration OF the
temporal power Of the Pope.
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ON THE DIAMOND.

Results OF Yesterdays National League and
Association Games.
Boston, Sept. 10-TO-day's game was
unnteresting, the home team hitting Crane
at will. Boston IS. Cincinnati 9. Batteries
StaleY Nichols and Camel, Crane and Har-
ringtnn.
The morning call., 1891-09-11
An Address to the Pope.

MALINEs, Sept. 1O-The Catholic Con-
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1891-05-20
Virginia Items

John Hussey and John Henslev
each bought a new rain coat; both
John. went out and sat down III the
rain TO try their new coats. EN-
anuel Nestlerode has lost $400 worth
of hogs this spring. Mrs, John
Biggs of Hume has been visiting
III town this last week :. Mrs. Josh
Jenkins and son have returned to
Kansas City. A long looked for
rain came Sunday; a soaker was
needed. Several had stopped plant
ing aud plowing for want of rain.
Uncle Peter and his son Geo. Booth
has corn to sell at so cents bushel
-. Mr and Mrs. Harmon Of Rich
Hill are visiting Carr Dudley
Jay Bright has a buggy. .. Farmers
I have a fine lot of rock salt on hand
come and see it. =. George Bright
lost 2 small drill wheel off of his
planter between Virginia aud the
PAYNE farm. 6 miles southeast of Nir-
ginia. Anyone finding it viii DO Mr.
B great favor by returning the
wheel and will be repaid for their
trouble. John NcFadden's store
was burglarized on last Tuesday
nightly means Of brace and bit,
the lock was cut off and when the
door came open the "larm on the
door connected with Mr.. Nc S bed
room reused him and he fired two
shots at the burglar, but both shots
missed The .ools, punches, 2 large
hammers and chIsels was taken from
Frank Jenkins blacksmith shop.
Cris Mcclure sold IL fine horse to
John Hussey :. . John Hensley has
just returned from X. G. where he
has been shipping stock. Mr. Wolfe
Of Passaic was at A j Parks Sunday
and Monday. w w Park has oats
for sale. :. Mr. Thomason is harvest
ing his flax with 16 inch plow -.
Bob Shelton is working in A. j Park s
plum orchard. n. NJ NEsTLERoDE.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1891-05-20
IIOneOak Items.

The farmers are all busy planting
corn. -. William Requa lost fine
horse last week from lock jaw.
R E Steele attended quarterly
meeting at Hooks chapel on Round
Prarie last Saturday and Sunday. E.
Mrs. Scruggs of Harrisonville was
visiting relatives in this part of the
country last week. Will V. says
he had an awful chill last Sunday. E.
William and Cyrus Requa sold a fine
bunch Of hogs to-day. Jim Steph-
ems sold S or 6 tons of hay at $5 per
ton last week. w Eldredgs runs
his little grist mill every Thursday,
he gives fine meal. Mrs Sells OF
Worland, is visiting the family OF
MIR. Dillon. There was quite q
pleasant little party at the residence
ef George Baker FRIDAY night.
Rev. Miller will preach at Double
Branch next Sunday. Wonde,
why Miss Lou did not stay longe,
when Prof. came home. RExTER.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1891-05-20
Fought With Itnl,Ders.

Wichita. kas.. May 15.-Word
comes from Norman, Ok. this even
ing to the effect that an Indian scout
from the Choctow Nation reports a
fight last night somewhere in the in.
terror between the Dalton gang of
train robbers, who robbed the Santa
Fe express car near Wharton, l. T.,
on Saturday, and one Of the pursu-
ing posses of United States mar
shals who started out from Guthrie
soon after the occurrence. From
what can be gathered it appears the
outlaws were preparing to camp
when the officers appeared and open
ed fire. A sharp interchange of bull
let's followed, with what results is
not stated, except that in the con
fusion the outlaws mounted their
horses and stole away, the night be
ing so dark they were easily enabled
to escape. There seem to have been
nine men in the Dalton party, and
.he bearer of the news seems to
think it probable they might be
| overtaken to-day.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1891-05-20
StumptOwn News.

Fine weather for farmers last week
=. Everybody is planting corn. -. .
Mr. Clark has finished oats. Some
of our farmers have corn up and look
ing fine. . A good shower would
be a great benefit. .Saml Godfrey
and family started for California the
9th from Rich Hill; we wish them a
pleasant trip and success in their
new home. H G Bryant is improv-
ing slowly. .. John Hall is some
better. We suppose Arch got his
overshoes the other Sunday.
Wonder if TOMS tobacco is up yet
will is feeling pretty blue, per
haps George could tell US the rea-
son. John says there is one rab
bit on the hill that he can't get, he
thinks Re1ter must have lease.
Eliza. there may be some chance for
that $4,000, who knows?. .Profes-
sor says there are more rabbits near
Austins than elsewhere. Any one
wishing to earn 25c can do SO by
telling DIR. Done who ReXter is.
E r Hall has been engaged in paint
ing lately says he is not struck ou
the job. Rufe where did you get
that hat Double Branch Union is
talking of picnic the 4th John
kisner is doing a flourishing bust
ness at his store. Wonder if Tn.
Gle Spud caugh: any fish. We
would like to hear Emma play on
her new organ. What Is the mat
ter with Mollie's hand, Probably
Snort can tell We heard that
Soloman King has sold his Kansas
farm. No more gingerbread for
YOU John. Wonder if Marion
Rhodes took Paddvs hint.
RATTLE Box
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1891-05-20
BOYD'S APPEAL GRANTED
The United States Supreme Court Will
Hear the Nebraska Case.

Washington, d. c., May Is
Justice Brewer of the United States
supreme court to day granted the
application Of counsel for Mr.. Boyd,
who was elected governor of Nebras-
IA, for a writ OF error to tho supreme
court to test the question involved
in the decision Of the majority Of the
supreme court of Nebraska, who de-
cidsd that he was not an American
citizen and therefore not eligible to
the Office Of governor Of Nebraska.
The supreme court will meet again
May Is, and it is the intention of
Mr.. Boyds attorneys to move to nd.
vance the case on the docket and
secure as speedy hearing as possi
BILE. The court will adjourn for its
summer recess that day, and there is
a possibility that an effort will be
made to have the case argued on
that day or to have the time fixed
on that day for the hearing at the
ext session of the court. Mr.. Boyd
represented by Messrs Garland <
lay of Washington and H. D. Es-
erLroOk of Nebraska.
1t was Mr.. Boyd's contention when
the case was being heard before the
state supreme court that he was n
citizen by virtue + the action of his
father in taking out naturalization
papers and also from the fact that
lie was an inhabitant of Nebraska at
the time the state was admitted:
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1891-05-20
SELF DESTRUCTION NO BAR.
The Insurance Policy of a Suicide Must
b- Paid.

Judge Caldwell Of the United
States circuit court handed down an
opinion yesterday in case involving
tu- payment of hfe insurance to the
heirs oi II o.4.c.4e.
The style o; tie suit was William
ii BtI! e Il, against the knights
TEN pIal ia Masonic life indemui
ty conpa Y. The case was tried at
the last term ii the United States
circuit court. Judge Caldwell, in
his opirion, severely '.roasts the
defendant. He gives to the plaintiffs
1924 and interest at per cent
since December l. 1889, the costs to
be paid by defendant
Judge Caldwell begins thus: "On
July C, 1855, the defendant, corpo-
ration created under the laws Of H.
inois, issued to John b Berry, then
a resident and citizen OF Missouri, a
policy of insurance on his life for the
sum Of $1,000, subject to the condi
tious which Wi! be hereafter named.
"On November I, 1852. Berry com
mittei suicide b. hanging. The
holders of the policy, the present
plaintiffs, made due proof of Berry's
death and deManlel payment Of
tn policy. The company refused
to pay upon the ground that the
policy was void by reason of the fol
lowing conditions contained therein,
viz, in case OF self destruction of
the holder of this policy, whether
voluntary or involuntary, sane or in
sane, this policy shall be
null and void. The plaintiffs there
upon brought this suit to recover
the amount of this policy. The com
pany pleads the suicide of the assur-
ed and the above recitel condition
of the policy in bar of the action.
The plaintiff reply that a statute
of this state, IN force at the date of
the policy, renders that provision of
it void.
The clause in the policy declaring
it void in case of suicide of the as
sured is itself void under the section
of the revised statutes quoted. viz:
In all suits upon policies of insur-
ance on life hereafter issued by any
company doing business in this state
it shall be no defense that the as.
sured committed suicide, unless it
shall be shown to the satisfaction of
court and jury trying this cause that
the assured contemplated suicide at
the time he made his application for
the policy, and any stipulation in the
policy to the contrary shall be void.
Section 1892, revised statutes of
Missouri. Let judgment be enter
ed for the plaintiffs
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1891-05-20
The First symptoms of Death.

Tired feeling, dull headache, pains
IL various parts Of the body, sinking
at the pit OF the stomach, loss Of az
petite, 1everishpess. pllnples or sores.
are all positive evidence of poisoned
blood. No matter how it became
poisoned it must be purified to avoid
death. DR. Akers English Blood
Elixir has never failed to remove
scrofu'ous or syphilitie poison. Sold
under positive guarantee.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1891-05-20
Land for Sale.

40 acres near Butler, slightly in-
proved. some good timber. sure crop
and, well suited for gardening. ihe
rowing of potatoes. onions, celery,
.erries, fruit trees, tobacco, etc aud
ID also for dairying and hog rails
ing. Price, S350-Small payment
down. This is a great bargain; ap-
ply soon to DE Z. MIzE.
s25.2t Butler, Mo.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1891-05-20
Worked Like IA Charm

Bradfelds Female Regulator
worked like a charm; Improvement
been wonderful; cannot express my
gratitude. Wish every lady attiict-
ed would try it. l know it would
cure them. Mrs. Lulu \. Long.
Spring Grove. Fla.
Write the Braaneld Regulator
Co., Atlanta, Ga, for further partie-
ulars. Sold by all druggists.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1891-05-20
Program.

Program OF Sabbath school convention
to he held at the Christian church. Viz
ginia, Bates county, Missouri, SATURDAY.,
May 3Oth, 1891.
9:3O A. NJ. Song, Virginia Christian
Sunday school.
PRAYER, Rev. F. J. Orr.
9:45 Address OF welcome, r T. Ju.
dy.
1905. Subject for discussion, "Why
are we Sunday school workrrs?' J. 6.
McPeaK.
l0:l5. Discussions.
1925. Song, Virginia NJ E. Sunday
school.
1920. Essay, subject, "Frlends Of
Chrlstiantv:' Miss May Leech.
1915. Song, Mt Carmel Sunday
school.
l0:5C. Topic, "Should Superin:en-
dent be expected to teach Il class in Sun
dav school," W S Clark.
IL. Discussions.
ii 20. Prayer, Robert Anderson.
1885. Song, Virginia Christian Sn~-
day school.
u:40 Essay. "Home Trainino ~ Mrs
Johh Foster.
u:55. Song. Grand View Sunday
school,
10. Dinner.
lp NJ >,n, Nu,h.rrv r. y ~,
dav school
PRAYER Rev Kub,.
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SUNDAY scboo,- CT Nn,,ord
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| 90 o'"-' A'"ote1 SUNDAY -cI"p.
Essay, nF> SuuhcV.
| 2:lJ T0p.c, When AMI how ~.ar...
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.,,.r .gotn East.
30 b>S'>>'o1>'
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1891-05-20
Don't Feel Well"

And yet you are not sick enough
to consult doctor, or you refrain
from so doing for fear you will alarm
yourself and friends-we will tell
you just what you need. 1t is Hood
Sarsaparilla, which will lift you out
of that uncertain, uncomfortable,
dangerous condition, into a state of
good health, confidence and cheer
fulness. You've no "a how potent
this peculiar medicine is in cases
like yours.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1891-05-20
Children Cry for
Pitchers Castoria.
Children Cry for
Pitchers CastoTian
Children Cry for
Pitchers Castoria.
Drank COncentrted I've.

Rich Hill Review
The infant child of Mr.. and Mrs.
Nlu- Moore. who reside on Elm
street got hold of some concentrate
ed I've last Saturday evening. and
was badly burned. 1t is not thought
that the little one swallowed much
of the poison, though, and its first
cry brought its mother to the rescue
Its injuries are most probably not
serious, The skin was burned from
the moth however. and it was indeed
a narrow escape for the little one.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1891-05-20
Look out fer another swindle

Look out fer another swindle
This time 1t is Il cauyasser pretend
lug to be securing dates for sol
diers history. The questions are
answered cheerfully by all. and as
correctly as possible After the in
formation has been written out the
unsuspectiEg informant is request
ed to sign il, being assured that It Is
only wanted Il authority for pub
fishing, Later on those interviewed
are surprised TO lind contract to
take book.-Schell City News.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1891-05-20
Wa shington, D. c.. Nav 15.-E

eO"' II - JIM 10' N
Canvass Of the ; 7crats and ALL
ance memb rs of the next congress
has progressed far enough to yield
interesting and surprising results.
Answers from 149 representatives
on the speakership has been receiv-
ed. Tie poll leaves eighty-three to
hear from. [. stands so far as fol-
lows: Mills. Is: Crisp. u; B.oaut,
,: McMilliu. 25: Springer. 30; Hatch,
AZ: Bynum. 10. Total. 149 This Is
rather surprising. 1t shows a great
er distribution of strength than had
been supposed.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1891-05-20
To DlspeiCoi,iS.

Headaches and Feyers. to cleanse
the system etfectually. Yet gently,
when costive Of bilious, or when
the blood is impure or sluggish, to
permanently cure habitual constipa
ton, to awaken the kidneys aud liv-
Ell to healthy activity. without ir-
rita'ing or weakening them. use Sv-
rup of Figs.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1891-05-20
Ho! Ho! Agents and Canvassers.
A NEW IDEA FOR CHILDREN.

Something new and unique In educational devices.
os For the bone: Parents pleased and children de-
er reports k8 profit in one day and $3.50 for the
week. Others have done better. Why can't your
Strike while the iron 10 hot. Territory going fast
Circulars and terms free. Address c. J. FOSTER,
&2o Chestnut St., st. Louis, Mo.
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Remember We are the only dry
goods house III the city. that are
showing full line of black emhroid
cred dress robes, both III null and
india linen cloth, with the all over
and narrow embroidery to match.
SAM LEVY X Co
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1891-05-20

Allen, Mrs Levina
BOulware, L &, Physician
Burk, Monroe Farmer
Ballard. J y Farmer
Brown, Lulu
bartlett. Edmund Farmer
Bryan. Margaret
Chelf, ii Il Farmer
Caruthers. q A Farmer
ChristY. } VI Physician
Clark, Robert Farmer
Courtney, j VI stock Dealer
Deerwester. John Farmer
Davis, j X Foreman TINES ofiiC
Dickeneheets. X & Con. 4 Res
butcher. & II Prof Normal Sc
DeArmOnd ID \ Circuit Judge
Evans, John Farmer
fvcringham, J Physician
Freeman Caroline and Eliza
Grigg-, Wm VI Farmer
WI. T.. WALTON
BOOKER POWELL
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1891-05-20

When Baby was sick, We gave her Cas.oria
When she was a Child she cried for Castoria.
When she becarn. Miss. she clung to Castoria
When she had Children, she gave them CastoriA
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1891-05-20

Reai Estate iu,u-.---, N---y
TO Loan. call IN JOIN L Ho..oll,
Adrain. Special Agent German In
surauce Co. a If
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1891-05-20

Mems fine shoes $3.50. Boys fine
shoes S1.2o s. am at Sam Lew
L Co.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1891-05-20

both tne method and results when
>.r@&D f Figs IS taken; it IS pleasant
a.., -etrashire 10 tie taste, and acts
c-1..r 1T prc:nptlv N the Kidneys,
t-1"o" a"a R2wcls. cieauses the svs-
-a.,l c:taoruaIIv, di~nels colds, head
ache and torers and cures habituaI
constipation. Syrup of Figs is the
3nly remedy Of is kind ever pro-
dnced, pleasing to the taste and ac-
eeptable 10 the stomach, prompt in
Its action and truly beneficial in its
effects, prepared only from the mos,
healthy and agreeable substances. its
many excellent qualities commend it
to all and have made it the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup Of Figs Is f1r sale in SOC
and 81 bottles By ell leading drug
gifts. ANY reliable druggist who
may not have it On hand viii pro
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes 10 try It. d. rot accept any
ubstitute.
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DEPOSITORY FOR COUNTY FUNDS

Smith, G l. Liyrryman
smith, John l LAWYER
Starke l. u Deputy circuit clerk
Turner, Mrs VI F. Capitalist
Tucker. " r Dentist
TYLER, w Il Farmer
Ioris. Frank VI Farmer
aughan J VI Capitalist
IS yatt, II { Lumber dealer
Wells, Wiley Teacher
West, L u Farmer
Wolfe, Patti-
Walton, VIM + Cashier
Wright, T J Capitalist
Weiner, Max Boots 4 Shoes
Walls. WIN Farmer
u alton. G " Farmer
Walls. J T Physician
Whipple. y l. Physician
Williams, I; : Farmer
lINs cashier
-,- ,rr+ y,,gl,
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STOo h HOLDERS


Uardinger. " y Farmer
Hickman q i Furniture lealc
Heath. u Il
Jenkins, J X Cashier
Kinney. Don Asst Cashier
Levy sam Drr Goods X C!Othin
Morrison. & II Farmer
Miller, Alf Farmer
McCracken, 4 Farmer
McCracken, RObt Farmer
Norton, J A Bank Clerk
Owen. VI V Farmer
Pharis, John Grocery
T. r Grocery
Powell, BTker Farmer
4 PigOtt, II II Bank Clerk
Roster, J VI Farmer
Rccier, Oscar
RadfOrd, thas Il Farmer
Rcisncr, J W Insurance
Sulleus, } l. Banker
president J. L. JEX
Don kIN
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Missouri State Bank
OF BUTLER MO.
CAPITAL, $4,000.

Deposits subject Check Loans Money. Makes Collections
does General Banking Business
DEPOSITORY FOR COUNTY FUNDS
In the Real Estate Loan Department. Make loans
on Real Estate on long or short time at
lowest rates without DELAY
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1891-05-20
Pei "E.ssH-.

Fi-i u '.H"">. President
SECRETARY.
y. ". PARk,
d. K. BRADES.
tLEAsAST BILL, Committee.
John DERRETT,
A. PILGRIM
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-02-26
Emnress Erederick,s visit TO Raris.

PARIS, Feb. 25.-The organization known
as the League of Patriots has violently
denounced the visit of Empress Frederick
OF Germany to the palace of Versailles.
Monday last, the league decided to hold
meetings o. protest until the imperial visi-
tor leaves the city. 1t is known here that
in Berlin it was expected that President
Carnot would call upon Empress Fred
erick, but after special cabinet meeting
was held it was decided as Empress Fred
erick is travelling incoagnito the French
government could compromise the matter
by sending the chief of President CARROTS
military household, General Grugere and
M. Ribot, minister of foreign affairs, to call
upon the ex-Empress. This accordingly
was done. This question of etiquette was
undoubtedly the cause of much anxiety
and worry to members of the French cab
met, and it was made the subject of long
and earnest discussion before it was finally
concluded. The government would not dare
| to risk the verdict Of public opinion in case
| President Carnot called upon the IMPERIAL
visitor.
| 1t is evident ex-Empress Frederick's visit
| to ST. Cloud and Versailles was iil-advised.
The extremists are shouting very loudly
and even moderate papers urge that her
stay be not prolonged. The Patriotic
LEAGUE, under the lead of Deroulde, is or
| ganizing hostile demonstrations against the
Empress. She will probably leave Friday
! morning. Her visit has hardly increased
4 the chances of good French exhibit at the
Berlin. art exposition.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-02-26
The Storm Around Los Angeles.

Los ANGELES, Cal, Feb. 25.-The storm
in this section was one of the worst ever
known, but little damage resulted in the
city proper. On the river front all the
railroad bridges were damaged and in many
cases swept out. News from the surround
ing country is very meagre owing to the
telegraph wires being down. Many reports
of losses of life have been received, but the
only cases authenticated are the drowning
OF man named Wells with his wife and
child near Wilmington. 1t is understood
there is great damage to orchards and
ranches south of the city where the floods
are the worst in years. Many houses were
damaged and fences and outbuildings de-
stroyed.
Up to noon to day reports showed at least
six persons lost lives in the floods. The
family of Charles Watts is also missing
from near Downey, and are supposed to
have drowned. The Wells family, consist
ing of a man, his wife and babe, was
drowned at Quart, and the bodies of two
Mexicans were found in the same neighbor-
hood. S. Laurens was drowned at Will
mington. The worst of the flood was prob
ably at Downey and vicinity. Old and new
San Gabriel rivers broke from their banks
and ran together and made great inland
sea, six to ten miles wide and seventeen
miles long. Many houses were swept away,
and number of families occupying terri
tory inundated have not been heard from.