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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-11-10

]. o. OF R.-The meeting of Potomac
Tent of Rechabites last night was a
very interesting occasion. The tent
had visit from the high secretary and
members of Union Tent of Washington.
Speeches were made by Messrs. I. ].
Golding, j. D. Adams, J. F. Veighmy-
err, Clancy, John r. Mahoney and G.
e. Sheckells, all of Washington, and
W. A: Sincox, B. R. Foley, W. Draw
ner, j. Davis and n. Cradlin. Song
and dance by Thos. A. Coakley, of
Washington. Song by W. Langley.
Recitations by Thos. McCrink and B.
Murray.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-11-10
SHIRT BARGAIN.
316 KING STREET.

''LoRD RooNEY."-At the Opera
House on Monday night the Pat
Rooney Comedy Company will pre-
sent Lord Rooney" the farce comedy
that has made such decided hit. The
play is one continuous string of funny
situations, the dialogue is bright and
sparkling and the actors are uniformly
excellent. The fun RACES fast and furi-
Gus, varying in intensity at times, but
always being pronounced enough to
provoke smile at least. The compa-
ny which will present the comedy is
excellent in every part.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-11-10

ns M2'OO FOR INJUaIEs.-The long
H., Ib,aqp, ~ suit of Bessie Quinn against
C [e Nlchmond and Danyille Railroad
ls UIiipahy was concluded in Judge Brad
III court in Washington yesterday.
naSsl piaintlti 10 October, 1857, was q
vv;nl1ls VIII ~ on the Richmond and Dan
Ati ia sailroad from Asheville, n. c., to
stst Go.a, ia. In collision at Green's
m ns,'Oa sne was so injured as to be Del.
a vas5;a!y disabled. The jury returned
"'efoiet Of $4,000 in her favor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-11-10
..Yield NOT to- Misfortune.v

was afflicted with catarrh last autumn.
During the month of October could neither
taste OF smell and could hear but little. Ely's
Cream Balm cured it. Marcus Geo. shautz,
Railway, NJ ].
l suffered from catarrh of the worst kind
ever since boy, and never hoped for cure
but Ely's Cream Balm seems to do even that
Many acquaintance have used it with ex'
cellent results. Oscar Ostrum, 45 Warren
avenue, Chicago, Ill. Cream Balm is agree
ahln
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-11-10

INCREASING in magnitude, in force and in
effects are our weekly CLOAK Sales" They
are now the talk of the town. Every week
stronger, fresher and greater than the weeks
that Is pastls our aim. If We keep on at this
zee there's no telling what you may expect
from ID. Bendhelm & Sons. Read our ad7er-
tisement and see our new line of Wraps be.
fore purchasing.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-11-10

POLICE CoURT.-Mayor Strauss pre-
si,ling.-The following cases were dis
posed of this morning:
A white man, arrested by Officers
Howson and Webster for drunken and
disorderly conduct, was fined 50.
Henry Clark, colored hoy, arrested
by Officer Webster for throwing stones
in the street, was fined 81.
VIM. Bryant, colored, arrested by
Officer Jones for cruel treatment to a
horse, was fined SIS.
Night Report.-Last night was cloudy
and COOL One prisoner and six
dodgers were at the station house.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-11-10
= srRrIcEs. &, To-MoRRt

.nru SERVICES, sc, TOMORROW
: C ~ Cavci.-Services at IL a. w.
:, 40 p. IN. by E.v. Fl Suter,
anG PmrS Cdwch.-Servlces at II
~ and 80 p. m. by Rev, ?. ?.
Philips. -, m nravers and in
p,9S, g.30a. IN. Sunday school; l a.
s!Fur gsorninc service with sermon; SIP.
H. VISION VIZ. school; 7:30 p. m. evening
n. h,,, With sermon by Rev. c. +. Ball.
i iafsnt baptism at morning service
In,aD', GTy's Church.-First mass at Z
. D. Cbildren's mass $50 a: m. High
3, ~. ,t II a. m. by Rev. Father kene-
1' c,,mqn Lutheran Church. Sunday
.,S ~, " At 10 a. m. Services 10 German
scHTT, q, IN. by Rev. Mr.. Stuemke, OF
81 q .i.im %, and p. IN. by Rev. Mr..
Pli bEart of Washington; 7:3O p. m.
! Llyn,,s' in English by Rev. Mr.. Dol
man, Sl'oad Presbyterian Church.-Pieach-
. ,,'oy la m. and $50 p. m. by Rev. I.
y ~ Rice RI Communion at morning ser
'lT P,o.is Chureh.-Preaching at II a.
:, an and 7:SO p. IN. by Rev. ]; Fl. Butler.
III 1riqitg Meth Epis. Church.-Preach-
mo al ii a. m. and 7:30 p. m. by Rev.
~; Mtf, Epis. Church South.-9:l5 a. m.
sunday school; II am: and 1850 p. m.
rnrraching by Rev. Thos. q. Carson.
? JIIiaqe Ciqpa--9 a. m. class meet
inc $50 y. IN sunday school.
- Nth, Prot. GIurch--Services at IL a.
~ s?d $50 p. m. by Rev. +. I. Benson.
CHRISTIAN G. Endeavor service at p. m:
Meeting nj Midland Railroad reading
r,oms AT / p. IN. Service of prayer and
raise with a short address.
Aims House service at 2:3o p. m.
Roberts chapel, H. E. Church (colore0
PREACHING at l q. m. and Sp. m. by
Rev. Alfred Young.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-11-10
DRY GOODS.

Presents an array of Garments
that for style, fit, finish, mate
rial and general makeup, can
not be equalled in this country.
These Garments we are offer
ing at lower prices than they
can be had for later in the sea-
son, as the great strike among
the cloakmakers in New York
has put the manufacturers
back so far that they will not
be able to complete their or
ders for some time to come.
They have already sent out
notices that they will have to
charge an advance on former
prices. This will not affect us.
Our usual low prices will pre-
vail.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-11-10
The Discovery Saved His Life.

Mr.. G. Cailouette, Druggist Beaversville,
Ill, says: ITO Dr. Kings New Discovery l
owe my life. Was taken with La Grippe and
tried all the physicians for miles about. but OF
no avail and was given up and told could
not live. Having DR.. Kings New Discovery
in my store sent for bottle and began Its
use and from the first dose began to get bet
ter, and after using three bottles was up and
about again. 1t is worth its weight IN goia;
We WON'T keen store or house without it. y
Get free trial at Z. S. Leadbeater & Sons
Wholesale and Retail Drug Store.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-11-10
I.SchVapZ&Son
5l9 KING STREET.

For pain inthe side or chest there
is nothing so good as a piece of flannel
dampened with Chamberlain's Pain
Balm and bound on over the seat of
pain. 1t affords prompt and perma-
nent relief and if used in time will often
prevent cold from resulting in pneu-
monia. This same treatment is sure
cure for lame back. For sale by L..
Stabler & Co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-11-10

ohamperlain's Eye and Skin Ointment
Is certain cure for Chronic Sore Eyes,
Granulated Eye Lids, Sore Nipples, Piles,
Eczema, letter, Salt Rheum and Scald Head,
Is cents per box. For sale by druggists.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-11-10
TO HORSE OWNERS.

~ 6S4sSG Wv Az
For putting horse in fine healthy con-
dition try DR.. Cady's Condition Powders.
They tone up the system, aid digestion, cure
loss of appetite, relieve constipation, correct
kidney disorders and destroy worms, giving
new life to an old or over worked horse. 70
cents per package. For sale by
L. SrABLER & Co., Druggists.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-11-10

lin WANT of Ladies', Misses or Childs
Coat don't fail to call at l. Schwarz s. Sons,
519 King street. Complete stock and low
est prices guaranteed. If you are not salts
fed with your purchase your money will be
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-11-10

DlO $500 DOLLARS rewarded IVA d for for i in J.
formation that will insure the arrest and con.
yiction of the party or parties who have been
cutting the Telephone line near Centreyille
or other points, and carrying off the wire.
E. 81. JANNEY.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-11-10

When Baby was sick, we gave her castoria.
When she was Child, she cried for castoria.
When she became Miss, she chung to Castoria
When she had Children, she gave them Castoria
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-11-10

,ises tomorrow at 7:0l and sets
45s u High water $50 a. M anu
!, ~ N m
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-11-10
Boys Clothing Department.

5000 Imported Blue Serge Suits, $500.
Fine trimmings and Innings.
5000 Domestic Blue Serge Suits 1915.
$500 and 81 so Suits, 1878. Strictly all
wool. Double seat and knees.
$3.50 Blue Diagonal Refer Suits, $500.
S. rs Blue Diagonal Refer Suits, 5000.
$500 Boys Long listers, $500.
5000 Atwood Chinchilla Refers, $500.
Third floor -. ........."...1Oth st. building.)
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DRY GOODS.
DRY GOODS.

-----pnx eeoDs::--------- -~~---p eooDs:~--
A DISSOLUTION SALE OF A LARGE IMPORTING
"a house puts in possession of extraordinary
I4A values in
DRESS GOODS.
Six coors fine imported Jacquard dress goods regular 9oc
quality at the low price of Goo.
Two colors 4o 4Snch fine French broad cloths regular
$I.25 value, at 75c.
Our values in serge at 3d. 50 and 75c fully per Ct
less than last seasons prices
you plaid for waist dress
u.s. Prices from 371ac to 81.
Don't miss 39c dress goods Many soc values
placed it
large line of plain colors in dress goods Atwood goods
being sold about the prices formerly asked for
mixed fabrics. marking down of all the mixed Cach
miers of 20 per cent
SILK STOCK.
large line of light coors drapey and dress silks and
figured drapery silks.
Special values in plain coloed taeta silks for Innings and
combinations.
UPHOLSTERY STOCK.
new arrival silks tapestries gobens ute tapestries
drapey Fine s6nch figured satnes for drapery uposer
ing, etc.
NEW VALUES IN BLANKETS.
Look at our IA Leland $425, extra value last
son at S. Our 1914 Atwood 81 and I14 Atwood S.
the best in the market Fine California Blankets at from So
to $40
CLOAK DEPARTMENT.
Cloth and plush capes cloth jackets and coaks All gar
ments in stock are strictly rstclass make and style
no old STYLES from last season The big cloak strike makes
coaks scarce and hard get and values have in
stock will not be duplicated
psONE PRICEsA
TACK E17T MARSHALL
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-11-10

u...rurR PRoBABLITIEs.-For this
..,id NJ fair tonight and sunday c0i'0'
y'.,.bwesterly winds.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-11-10

For Opera, Theatre, Dress and
Street Wear-excluslve styles
for Toques, with Collars to
match; also the latest ideas in
hats for riding, driving, shoot
ing, coaching, golf and gener-
al outdoor wear.
Misses and Children's Hats,
Trimmed and .Untrimmed, at
Very Low Prices.
(Untrimmed Hats. first floor
Trimmed Hats. secondioor.)
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-11-10
DRY GOODS.

CLEARING
&ALB.
This space has been
reserved for the trls-
tee of Pretzfelder q
Co. [ have just COM
pleted an inventory,
and find their stock
complete and we'll as
sorted with desirable
and seasonable goods,
which must be dis
posed Of at once in
order to carry out the
trust assumed by me.
To do this | will, be-
ginning on Thursday
next, offer these goods
at less than half their
value until disposed
of. Our offerings will
be from day to day,
and it will pay you to
read their future an
nouncements and at
tend the sale.
M. STRAUSS IA S,
TRUSTEE FOR PRETzFELDER &co
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-11-10

NEW CROP CALIFORNIA PRUNEs ali
IN sizes, at II. c. VILLAGES,
900 King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-11-10
UPHOLSTERY STOCK.

new arrival in Silks tapestries gobens utes tapestries
&C. Special value in tapestry suitable for uphoserng and
drape Fine 36inch figured sanes for drape upholster
ing, etc.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-11-10
local INTELLIGENCE.

c,rrRDAY EVENING. NOV. 10 1854
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-11-10

Mems New Neckwear at SOC.
In Brocaded Silk and Satin Effects. Mems
Linen Collars, best shapes only, in standing
and turn down, SOC the half dozen.
Mems store, first floor. F ST.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-11-10

Misses and Children S Shoes Reduced
Marked down simply because the lines of
sizes are broken. $1.0O the Pair, We're
$1.25 to $500.
Second foor............. .........ti first annex.)
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-11-10
DRY GOODS.

DRY coops.
DO OIL w dllC
A LADY'S, AlSSES, CHlLDS OR
s1Np.N7,S
ITTTA7T1I1n N0 An
w " nm MIA
MI
Our prices are low
est.
Our stock complete.
Latest styles.
All we'll made.
Wo oot these be-
foro tho otr;ko
Coato and .Jackots
factor. !; N, -, =, ~, ,,,,,.
H0G with uOJ1r n11r-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-11-10

CHoICE CAPE COD CRANBERRIEs re-.
" ceived to-day by J. c. MILBURN.
nLo BRAND CANNED PEACHES, yery
" fine, for sale by &c. AILBURN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-11-10
NEW VALUES IN BLANKETS.

Look ia Leland at $4.25 extra value last
at S. Our 1914 Atwood at 81 and ia awool at S.
the best in the market Fine California Blankets from Sc
to $40.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-11-10

ALL-wooL EIDERDoWN DRESSING
SACQUES at So 25 EACH.
Second floor, .............."1Oth-st building)
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-11-10
Flannel Night Dresses for Women

AT $1.25 EACH.
Excellent for bath gown, lounging
gown, for steamer and railway travel, for the
nursery, for the sick room, etc.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-11-10
SILK STOCK.

large line Of light coors drapery and dress silks and
figured drapery silks
Special values in plain coored taeta silks for Innings and
combinations.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-11-10

The transit OF Mercury across th
SUMS face occurred to-day. The trar
sit could not be seen with the make
eve
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1894-04-12
April ELECTIONS.
result OF the Contest In Various Municl.
palities.

palities.
returns collected by the Assocfated
giving the results of the munich
pal elections throughout the country
are as follows: "
cleveland, Ohio-Returns from Ohio
towns show Republican gains. Wapa-
koneta elects the first Republican
mayor In years. At Bellevue and Bu-
c,rus, usually Democratic, the Repub.
llcans held their own fairly well. At
Columbus the Republicans elect Bigger
IRep. police judge and two-thirds of
Inc councilmen. Youngstown elects
Miller rep by 1000 majority. The
Canton Republicans elected their
ticket by so. The Republicans elect
everything at Alliance by a plurality
averaging " 700. At DAYTON the
Democrats elect the ticket bv
over eO). The Republicans carried
everything at Lima and Hamilton. At
CINCINNATI the vote on Mayor is: Cald-
well Rep. 26,672: Miller Dem. J, H.
goo: Horstman Citizen, 1892: Peo-
pies, 255: Prohibition, IS. On the rest
OF the ticket the vote averaged: Re-
publicans, 2S,000: Democrats. $4,000:
Citizens, $1,000. Official returns from
about one-half Ct Cleveland show that
the Republicans have won. Returns
from Northern Ohio towns show Re-
publican victories nearly everywhere.
Des Moines-The Republicans elect
ed their city ticket b. maiorities of
from LOCO to 100. They also elected
eight OF the nine aldermen. At Keo-
Kuk the city election passed off quiet.
~, n republicans electing their can
dldatc for assessor anu three alder
men. The Democrats secured four
aldermen. At Dubuque the democrats
elected their entire city ticket and all
the aldermen.
Milwaukee,, Wis.-Reports indicate
that the Republicans have gained all
over the State. OF the four candidates
for Circuit Judges, Clemenson of the
Fifth and Marshall of the Sixth WEI Q
returned without opposition. John C.
Koch has been reelected Mayor of
Milwaukee and the entire Republican
city ticket goes in with him. The Re-
publlcans captured twenty-six out of
the thirty-siX Aldermen.
Chicago, Ill. Republicans made
gains in Ch:cagO's aldermanic election,
and the body stands II Republicans and
70 Democrats, instead of 3S to 30 as
ihOi OllUlCdl lllcS. HOWcNoT,
we're not closely drawn, and the posi-
lions of Assessor, Collector, Super
visor, and Clerk, in the various divis.
ions, are filled by men in MANY in
stances who do not belong to the lead
ing party. AT Gaze sburg the election
wasa landslide for the Citizens or Tenn
perancs ticket. Every aldermanic can
didate on the citizens ticket was elect
al. I'm Snrinvfald tho tOwnShin and
city election was a victory for the Re-
puDlicans, who made a clean sweep.
ele ting al their township officers and
every one of the eight Aldermen to be-
chosen. The town election in Aurora
was nOn-partisan, as it has always
been. The straight "citizens' ticket"
was elected. In Quincy, Mayor John
r. Mikesell is reelected over Samuel
Harrop, Democrat. The Democrats
elect three Aldermen and other city
officers.
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1894-04-12
GOV. TlLLN AN.

uON' IlLLMAN' Ile ny Ino con-
stables. and ordered three companies
OF State troops to the scene. But the
militia refused to move, and one COM
pany disblnded, amid the cheers of the
people of Columbia. But the Sumter
light artillery responded to the Govern
or's orders, and a special train carried
them to the scene. When they ar
rived everything was quiet, and they
returned to Sumter. Meantime the
constables were Icing closely watched,
and r~esolute citizens, thoroughly
aroused, were determined that they
should iat 60 forth to raid private
houses. RESOLUTIONS We're adopted to
castle, and as such the citizens de-
clared they would defend theirs.
Squads of men had been sent from
Zens, if need be, and the first move
signal for an outbreak.
These spies had been REINFORCED at
the time the military company had
bered Twenty-Five, armed with VIM
chester rites. What was the spark
that fired the magazine does not clear
~ dPPCdi u uCdl HlS HCiill LII Olulli
bia the exciting news was received by
telegraph that bloody fighting was in
progress.
When Gov. Tillman heard of the
trouble and was tod that the spies had
taken to the woods, he said he could
not blame them when there were four
or five hundred men after them. The
Governor blames the Columbia and
Charleston newspapers for the out
break, as they have pclsistently ad-
vised citizens to resist any attempt at
search of private residences.
Florence Dispensary Looted,
A mob entered the State ~dispensary
at Florence, S. c., and destroyed the
entire stock of liquors.
Three companies of State troops
have disbanded under the general pres
sure brought to bear or them rather
than obey the Governors order to go
to Da lingtOn. The excitement in con
sequence of this action is at fever heat.
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1894-04-12

Oho N0lO vi - W. HASoOo
constructed of pasteboard, big trees
were torn up by the roots, sidewalks
were washed away, and big steel plate
portion OF the stand pipe were
hurled a hundred feet away.
BOY Killed by a Falling Plate.
The report Of the falling structure
was heard for blocks away, and within
an incredibly short time the neighbor-
hood vas thronged with an excited
crowd bent on rende ing aid to the
m, nv who had beer killed or injured.
Poor Frank Hagan. Il son OF Bar
ney Hagan. for many years q
member of the paid fire depart
ment, was the only one to suffer death
outright. He was II year, of age, and
with a number of companions, all
school boys about his own age, was en-
gagged in playing ba e-tall within a
few feet cf the base of the tower One
of the large plates, hurled with ter.
rife force, caught him and pinioned
him to the g ound. 1t was fully half
al hour before his body was dug out
and removed t. his home, less than Il
b.ock away.
All his companions we're injured. but
their escape flom instant death is
little short of miraculous. The en-
plOyes of the company who were at
work on the tower were all badly hurt.
and many persons re. iding in the i'm
mediate vicinity were seriously injured
by falling debris.
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1894-04-12

press all of them in his letter of de-
clination, for the reason. erhaps, that
it would not be polite to d. 50. 1t
nay be stated, first of all. that Speaker
Crisp we'll leali>es the desperate
situation of affairs in the II, use ard
the effect which his retirem ent at this
time would perhaps have uron the for
tunes of the party. In his telegram
Speaker Crisp says a very large major
ity of the Democratic members Of the
House have united in the request that
he continue to serve as Speaker for the
remainder of the session, and although
deeply grateful to the Governor, and
although sacrificing a cherished ambi-
ton, a n of duty impels him to de-
cline the appointment.
The present senatorial term expires
on the fourth of next March, and the
Senator for the long term must be
elected by the Legislature which meets
tho coming winter. Mr.. Crisp will I'M
dOubtedly be a candidate at that cleo
tiCn
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1894-04-12
A LIQUOR LAW KTUT.
CITIZENS SHOT DOWN IN SOUTH
CAROLINA.
Two Spies Also K~illed-Others Pursued by
an Angry Mob-Three Militia Companies
Disband Rather than Support tie Obnox-
ious Law.
Tillman Calls 1t Rebellion.

All South Carolina is in excitement
over a bloody riot at Darlington Fri
Day, as a result of an attempt to en-
force the ~dispensary liquJr law by
constaDles, otherwise known a spies.
1.-Two citizens and two Constables were
Killed, and three citizens seriously
wounded. Others were slightly hurt.
After the fusillade the Constables took
to the woods. The feeling Ct the poo
pla OF the town is shown by the follow
ing telegram:
G. s Mccullough and all available are
after the murderers, pursuing through
country. Our efforts are to catch them.
DARGAN. Mayor.
This vas received in answer to a tele-
sent by citizens. of Columbia in
curing if assistance was needed.
BY the new law the State conducts
bar rooms and forbids under severe
penalties the sale OF liquor by other
than State dispensers. As a result
places where liquor is illegally and Sc
cretly cold have sprung up in every
nook and corner. TO suppress these
and render the State monopoly Of the
traffic ccm lete q large army of spie,
is maintained, who scour The Stale
from one cad othe other. Whenever
place is suspected of being a blind tiger
spies are :Ongregated in the town and
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1894-04-12
WATER TOWER BURSTS.
A Huge Stand-Pipe at Peoria Collapses
with Terrible Effect.

One killed, fifteen injured. at least
three of them fatally, and the deStruc-
ton of $500, worth of property, is the
terrible sequence of the collapse Of the
West Bluff tower of the Peoria ILL.,.
Water Company. 1t was at 1920 Fri
day morning that the accident hap
pened and its exact manner is perfect
ly ineXplicable.
In 1889 the city disposed of its water
works plant and granted a franchise to
the Moffitt, Hodgkins q Clark Com
pany, which afterward disposed of its
holdings to the reorganiZed Peoria
Water Company. Four years ago., ac-
cording to n of the provisions of its
franchise, the company erected two
stand-piI es, each of Il capacity of
1,5GO, $50 gallons. The one that fell
was 10 feet high. with a diameter
of 20 feet. 1t "a constructed of steel
plates of an inch thick at the base and
%tapering to I at the top. A few days
ago it was discovered that there was a
slight leak about halfway to the top,
and a force of five men was set at work
to repair the damage. They were still
at it, when the great structure tOppled
over There was Il succession Cf re-
ports as of pistol shots. followed by a
general collapse, the water rushing in
torrents in all directions.
The neighborhood is denseiy popu-
lated, and when the cracking noise
was heard the residents, who surmised
what was happening, rushed to the
doors only &c be met by a solid wave of
water several feet high. The scene
which followed was horrible in the ex-
IRENE. Death and destruction was on
every hand, and it would be hard 70
conceive complete desolatiOn.