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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-02-17
Vol. the caskct thu, holds thIr iew.l

Wen, the c3sset that holds this jewel
OF a grandmother is tust Ike herself.
She says that she likes to BE- with her
contemporaries and tho high mahog
any "four-pOrter," with its vshnce and
"teaster" ~ The bed with which she be-
gan housekeeping nifty years ago. Tho
high. brass-handled bureau formed part
OF the same set. 4 corner "etagere''
holds the toys that happen 10 have been
preserved from tho mark OF Tune" AMI
which she used 70 "coniure With scenes
from the nursery Of long ago. but vivid
as Yesterday - the dear old mother
heart
The ceiling has been made low. ara
over the doorwayf are shelves ntted To-
receive what remains o. her best china
dishes" and plates commemontng the
landing OF Lafayette (Which she reme.n-
bsrs hearing OF az a chlA. and Bible
scenes. with a large eye on the margin,
supposed 20 represent Tie 'dli-seeins
Eye .
ON TIE MANTET.
Upon the narrow mantel o; pine.
PAINTED white, stand The silver
"branches." the snuNers and tray. bras
co-dfosflcks. canlriaurt o. glass. WIN
many pendant pr. SIS ana two emma
images" ,as praUdmOther Calls tnetol
very much crowded treasure. ior these
had ,raced mora than one mlN.eipiccs
In her former home.
No facilities for ths modern ohoUi-
nations" OF gas or electricity are 10 ~
seen. for grandmother lived IN the coun-
trv in her youth. AMI prefers 'tAc o.l
~, aud the soft radiance 81 lamp AM
car Hos are in keeping with the festiil
atmosphere OF the room.
The chairs are nearly AL straight
backed ana hign. come with short rock
rrs that enable one O. enjoy ltle m'ii
",.eter" and one or two oil p2trldrch'
IA the way OF rocking chairs. that iaii
one in their capaclous depths Ike az.
motherly old nurse and rock one scotia
inriv until on. dreams - hie crallc
IN obl0ng lookirgel7ss hangs an ~
wall. framed iu black. g.iloi "a. int'rFol--
The design OF the franc seems - S'S-
Ns.t columns. but ttrf are bound 10y ~
architectural elcfa. and rin horzoniali'
al f5u and bottom with sublime Qisre-
gard " the conventiona'ti's A. The tcr
a. tra mirror n landscape. f'r about -
width OF a foot. is painted on o." glass
itself with nghf-grecn grlfs. darS-Froen
traas white houses with rel roofs AMI
doors and wit1 a very blue hiA IN tn
distance. Tho sky suggests y sunset. 90
= nightmare. in sreaks or r1le-p'nS ana
blue
Another mirror. with gilleA frame ari
very heavy c0rrice. ar2cas The opposite
side OF a.. room. one does not look ones
lo.t I'm these classes. but graudmothee
,lys tnat "sho's glad - think trrt sh>
i,.lts le.te- 70 those she loves than sh>
does - herself"
F.r first ".amri." hangs fra mol ON tho
vail faded into esft. pleasant tones Tre
walls arc covered rifh works OF art-tho
e,-i, art ~ this country. many q them
ono ls a scene IN a cemetery. and on IN
,r,,..si,g tombstone ar. tn words "fn
ef.,,,r,.,o" ,,u ls1v In white with
Oh t.,,t.f~ l,,r..,,, down and concaalinv
- c,,, l..,rs elsoee,.l',. over the rong-
,t -, ,b,,,cb .ha ,.i+ h.rrafg OH
-, ,...- ,.,s oriev,ry vitb Intention.
:, .at,.-l ~, ,..-chrn.n. az ri.e-rs.ar.
.o,.r. 49,. .,-...li,glv eoft bnt
a. - 80 e., mil. H.. r,t c,sarf,ii
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-02-17

Atwood Cheviots. 50 inches wide. only
PC.
Fine Finished Henrietta. all shades.
regular price SIC. nov 5lc.
BLACK Coos
Black Crepon, - inches wide, only $50
Black Crepon. with very heavy crepon
stripe. only s. a yari
Black Crepon, with Aohair Poika-Do's'
Black Boucle Serge, 81 inches wide. 10
Black sNA-Flnished Henrietta. go inches
wide only 59c., regular price -.
Black Serge, % lncnes Wild, only osc.'
regular .6c quality. ,.,-.,...,.
Priestleys Nuns Yelling sn1 ff.es,i'S
Black Dress Goods al reduced p.i-r@
New line Of Neilings from " 10 .st
yard.
Bargains in panburg-. Swiss, Cambria.
Nainsook. and Jac0net Edses
New limo OF Lace--Black. Cream. and
Nadgra Pattsrns IN Lecss and Edges.
White Cotton Crash, SAC. 2 yard
Cartie-,sn's Seamless Haiti 4se. GRAY
Prown. Tan. AMI Blue Mixed only
&c. a doEeu. the same hose YOU have
been paying loo per pair for.
SOAPS
al Whito-Rcss q,ycsrlre, i5e.
cakes 81 Clear Olyesrlne. lSc. Don
CASTLE soap. isc, par pound.
colgate Palm. hsc. u doasn.
Cosno Butternilk. cakes for nc.
Imitation Butterlnlls. isc. box cakes
Cuticuga, &c. Gaze. -----.
Long Cloth, i2isc. yard.
Tons Cloth by the PIECE yard t-Sll"
fine Check phnliy, Is Csc. yard "er'h
&c.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-02-17
IneNcctiNc.


ATLANTA Ga) Constltution)
We olservc with pain that the rec mt
roi< Lore meeting IN the southern states
JAILED T. improve the sro-i'al - M W.,
80 Come ~ the west 700 Is. ih"y
stculd cor,e South and Grow Up with me
cnttou-Wiis
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-02-17

WHITE BLANkETS-Our window Nom
day morning calls your attention to
AN $ Ail-Wool White Blanket that We
ar. selling for SAL.
ladies' Fleece-Lined Ribbed Shirtf, zoe.
GeEtlemeA's Heavy Wool Knit Gloves re-
dIceI q elc.
10 Black Cioaks. an only size g. regular
pr'c- 81. your choice -. lNis j.
great opportunity % bay a. q dP
CLOAK. All this seasons manulacluir'
Breakfast shawls. the &C. quality no"
An-Wool Balmorh skirt Patterns re"
ducel To- 1jc.. tcrmer price 81
Heavy Pants Goods. Tor farmers anu
mechanics war. Oaly Joe. yain.
Youths Cardigan Jackets reduced ,, 10 pc.
Black Casnm r. ShaWls, double ana s.i,
sic. from - To- 81. These nave an
been reduced In price.
ntoW-SHades. Doe. tcofnr iete).
Corn4cr-Ioles l1c. (compietel.
Good. Heavy Mating. l0c. YARD.
&c Mating reduced 10 l7c. ia.
Cotton-Warp Mating. the 30c. dusilty
now &c.
Rugs and Druggets az cost TO close.
Lamp-l' rames, l5c.
Lamp PAPER. ali shades, sc
Black Saline skirts. ole.-suara"''e'' 's''
Black Saline Skirts, regular l2'sc. satine'
only 75c. Al,
Black Morien Skirts. with deep rufiie'
only s. 20.
Gen,lemen's Camels-Hair Hose. l'c.
Childrens Black Hose. sires 8 70 ~; tuli
regular made, fast black ohiy '-'se'
Black lei vandykes. for dress trimmings.
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y he HinIsr D!ni..

In" DinI.y D!ui..
tNew York Evening SUM
Bring mo a pen arl iuk. Thurblr,
rh4 o.ssor, and notfl,. Of clue.
y nle az the English papers.
An cucyo opoila. too.
The OIL sHull-cap J am won't - wear
Whom } sct nae down e. ink
For TN give 'en tho dinky. dir a.. Thurbar.
II! sNe en- the dlnlsy dlnk,
TT chi--! inl clip and dig. Thurber
And putt,r and paste Untl
I've patched up some SOFT " Il tumble
That looks Ike a financial I'M.
OF course. the Senate will smother q,
Well issue bonds FOR the chinl1-
But IN give EN- the Ginky d.nk. Thur
hcr
I'll give 'em the dinky dink,
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s,o, Reward. 500.

srb. ree1er OF this paper viii be pleased
- lean that there Is al least one drtadrd
disease that science has ben ape t.
cIre In ~ It's STAGES ana that i
cct,r,h Halls Ca;arsh cure is the
c,iv positive cure known 10 the medical
Tratern.tv. Catarrh being cons litu,
ti0nal disease. requires a constitutional
trea,mcnt. HANS Catarrh Cure IS taken
Internally. acting directly on the niood
"a mucous surfaces u the system.
'h.r.fy Destroying tho foundation OF
he disease. and giving. the ratient
strength by building up the constitution
and assisting nature In doing hs wo'h.
me propriefors have 30 much iaith IN
10 c,,rativ. uavers that they OFFER one
Hundred no'iars for any case that It fails
"a cure Send FOR list ~ testimonials.
Address. r. J. CHENEY 4 CO.,
Toledo. O.
SOLD by all druggists. Zoe.
a.. ..nnnrs fnr Gale at the Dlspatch
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-02-17

New shades OF SILK Velvet.
Great harsain IN Ladies. Misses, and
ChlIrens Rubber coats -
T.nhl ,ached Jeans. Toe quality 5c yard.
Fruit of the Loom Ble3cheI Mus-lh' 'e.
Figlrei SILICA. Toe yard.
g--fnch Cotton Diaper, &c.
-'~o--sfg.. Towels BE-. apiece
Yar3-Wile Unbleached cotton 3'sc' a
yar'l-Wile Percalss. &c.
Null Percalr=. loc. yard, regular pTice
III nv percqles. beautiful styles, i2'sc;
Creme sltlnes, Light ara DARK GROUNDS,
Figured satlnes. sl-9c. ....
Good Outing y lie. regular price I-lac.
Rel Outing Sc yard-the very tninS
mn, lof r.sus ar Denim. Tor overalls. lOc
a vav,l. regular price l5c.
r-f,ts wark we are going 10 ofer some
'EXrR hORDINARY BARGAINS ~
INDlES' WHITE MUSLIN AND
CAMBHIC UNDERWEAR, SKIRTS,
CORSET COVERS. CHEMlSE. AND
GOWNS.
Czarina Buckles, i5c.
ia sheeting regular price &c, now BE
In 3. ~. and iO-yard pieces. ----
DRESS GOODS.
Heavy Diagonal Serge. 81 inches WOE.
GREAT bargain AT 15c.-Black or Glue.
yigereaIs Suitins, the newest ares' ma
,ariaL e inches wide, only S1c.
a-inch Covert Cloth. all shades, sc.
aS.i1ch An Wool Cheviots. tOc. a yard.
sllk and Wool Imported Cheviots. SIC
yard.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-02-17

NANTEL AND TABLE DECORATION
Sls or Seg. Vat tho most effective are those
divided with eilt pla-ters into three
parts. These are initiated after mirrors
O., "ye olaen time" ty a deft-nusered
caiiuct-maN-r AZ small COST
Do rot burden The mlntai wall with
ornaments iu pairs Have Individual ar
tiele- distant,y placed. and sou viii be
- artistic as the Japancs-. IN the land
o. The fan only ore object OF value Is
brouslt out al a tine and placed for
admiration iu a niche. More would be-
artistic sacrileEe.
n ono does not care for the Persian
tones. % background can be supplied Of
f~ured hur>lp. Iut on as closely a.
wall paper !, forms an excellent panel.
4 scarf Of brieht-hued Liberty silk on
the mautel board Is pretty. twisted in
heroic sailors knot 90 the centre and
the ends curviry along tho board
In the matter of ornaments, remem-
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lady ana her four daughters. They came
from one OF the Southern States, and
were furnished with letter Of introduc-
ton from their French teacher in America
u Ms sister in Paris. This sister was
accommodating enough TO receive them
os boarders. cxactiug. however. so IN
advance FOR two weeks. Al the 'nd OF
the third day the Americans realized
that they could not possibly put M Win
tho place and the people. 80 they deter
mined % gp az once. even ~ the loss OF
the money thqy had paid Ih'y 'o'd 'hc
laudlady % their decision, lut thcN neh
not counted on Tho storm of anger Which
burst upon thcir unfortunate hea1s. me
woman ana her husband domanA'l SUI
another so and threatened To keep thelT
trunks it 81 Wa no. Iof'h'''n'"".
"q'ls four helpless women decided -
leave uc.r trunks temporarily mthfT
p,.n suffer another day. and, taking
-.u,rly t.lr satchcig % their han1s,
et4r.,F q. leave thc apartments. when the
mon to,N tlcir satchc.s away from th"m.
locked ilo mother in her room. ana
r..lci tho Young Fi..s out into tho
street. Probably tre hrGtcs were afraid
n.., hal gone too FAR. (cr after an hodr
ft,, allowed the mother 90 join her
..uehtcls. hut would rot give up the
trunks or even tho handbags. !. was in
Ni condition that they came 70 me. ana
wont o.t 20 once with them 90 see that
restitution Fas made. We went 20 The
l..... lut fln man refused o. give rp
:lr property without TIE e. he had de-
..ei. Then We went o. re court ana
s..t % summons Cor him 90 appear nc.orc
sac juice the mex, day. " tc.ng too ate
in tac afternoon for aryth.rr SEQ be zone
Ue ume C.v. Tn.u ~. went u TIE
Fa.
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A COLONIAL CJ.NTREPIECE.
material. lay On the 'oGs. iAee iowa.
a niece OF black or blue transfer Paper
and over IL the tracing, then, VIVA u
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True Fiction.

Warper's BaZar)
"Whnt are YOU writing. Hawlay?"
"A story. I'm going In for fiction"
Really, For a magazine?"
NO. for my tailor. lie wants h'a
money. and I'm telling him I'll send him
check next week"
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orders for printing sent 10 the Dis
patch Company will be given prompt at
tention. and the style OF work and prices
will be sure 10 please ycu.
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Chidren's Black Hose, sires 70 ~, tui
regular made. fast black only Essc.
pair. inc,
Black Jet Vsndykes. for dress trimm,hss'
julius SYCLE e. son.
Nos vi and ae3 Broad street.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1895-06-08
NEWS NOTES.

The cost of the Topeka asylum in
vestigations will foot up about $4,000
G. W. Hill, q school-teacher. commit
ted suicide at Lyons. Kan, by placing
his neck under the wheels Of u moving
train.
Moses Harmon, editor OF Lucifer. ut
Valley Falls, Kan, will have to serve
year in the penitentiary for things he
said In his paper.
Highwaymen held up freight train
on the Lake Shore railroad near South
Bend, Ind, and hauled away In wagons
several hundred dollars worth OF mer-
chandise.
The Topeka (Kan.) Capital Newspa-
per Co. has brought suit for SIS, 900
damages against John Z. Baker, of St
Louis, and his attorneys, who q few
days ago asked that receiver be ap-
pointed for the Capital.
Near Wood River, Neb., E. C
Matthews and Charles Baker, two
hunters. sat down on the track TO wait
for train. They fell asleep and the
train passed over their bodies, killing
them instantly.
Gene Busch. the Oklahoma farmer
who tasted forty days, claiming God
had told him to, Is reported as beyond
Lope OF recovery. Busch was the
founder Of n new religious society
called the New Lights.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1895-06-08
THE INTENSE HEAT.
Many Prostrations and several Deaths In
q Number OF the Larger Cities.

Many Prostrations and several Deaths In
Number OF the Larger Cities.
New YORK, Juno A cool easterly
breeze sprung up shortly after 8 o'clock
yesterday afternoon and II Is hoped put
an end to the hot weather. For five
days the thermometer has ranged from
20 to 95 above zero and sweltering
humanity has longed In vain for a
breath Of fresh air. Ambulance bells
have rung and surgeons have been
kept busy attending persons in all
parts of the city who have been over
heated. II Is safe TO say that Mt least
twenty-five people have died during
the past five days as result Of the
heated term and that over 100 have
been Frustrated and taken to the diff.
ferent hospitals OF the city. A good
many OF those taken to the different
public institutions will not recover.
The death list yesterday is one OF the
largest on record. Thus far ten peo.
pie have been carried of the streets
dead and eleven more are in precari.
GUS condition.
SEVEN DEATHS AT PHILADELPHIA.
PmLADELrHIA,J June 4.-Scven deaths
was yesterdays addition TO the heated
term fatalities. There were nearly
fifty prostrations, about one-third OF
which number was made up of police
men and iircmcn, who held their an
nual parade yesterday, marching under
the broiling sun for several hours.
The fatal cases were principally in
fants and old people. The maximum
temperature was Oh degrees Mt Up. IN.
EIGHTEEN PEOPLE OVERCOME.
CHICAGO, June 4.-Yesteriay was
the fifth day of the intense heat which
has oppressed Chicago, the mercury
being 90 in the shade during the after
noon. The number OF prostrations
was larger than on any preceding day.
Eighteen people were overcome, three
of them dying.
HOT AT INDIANAPOLIS.
INDIANAPoLIs, Ind. June I.-Yester.
day ut 3 o'clock. and ut 4, the weather
bureau thermometer registered 100 de-
grees and ut 5 o'clock 1t stood ut 90.
For twenty-five years observations
have been taken in this city by gov
eminent official, yet the reports show
that only once in that time has it been
hotter.
FOUR KILLED AT BALTIMORE.
BALTIMORE, Nd, June 4. - There
were four fatal cases Of prostration by
the heat yesterday. The thermometer
marked o. degrees.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1895-06-08
Funeral OF Judge Grcsha IN.

CHICAGO, May 3l.-The remains OF
Judge Gresham, secretary Of state,
arrived in this city yesterday afternoon
from Washington, where brief services
had been held the day before at the
white house. The president and cabi.
net accompanied the remains, which
were conveyed by special train. At
the station military escort met the
train and escorted the body to Oak
wood cemetery, where the services
were conducted by Rev. 81. McPherson,
of the Second Presbyterian church, at
the conclusion Of which the remains
were temporarily deposited in the re-
ceiving vault Of the cemetery. The
president and party Immediately re.
turned to Washington.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1895-06-08
A Lax: BURSTS.
Eody OF Water nj a., No"'' Freaks III
IiunI;a pnL Does {, rrut Dnmnge.

rody OF Water nj ,uiv., Ne"'' Freaks It's
Hanks Rnd Does Great damage.
OMAHA, Neh.. June "A special
from Curtis, Neb., says big lake
there has burst its banks, carrying
great destruction throu rhout the
whole Medicine valley. The 100000
roller mill was ruined, and possibly
some loss of life occurred. Curtis lake
is nearly empty and flood of water is
running down the Medicine valley,
carrying destruction in its mad rush.
Four of the five yard tracks. besides
the main line, are torn up and gone,
while train Of freight cars reach over
the bank and is swinging in the flood.
Twenty thousand dollars damage has
been done here and all the other points
to hear from. The fine alfalfa mead
ows just below the city are ruined and
homes all along the valley destroyed.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1895-06-08
Nav do as Mnch for Yon.

Mr.. Fred Miller Of Irving, ILL.,, writes
that he had severe kidney trouble for
several years, with severe pains In his
back and also that his bladder WIS az
fected. He tried many so-cllled kidney
cures. but without any good results.
About year ago he began using Electric
Filters and found relief ut once. Ele,tfc
Bltters is especially adapted 10 the cure Of
all kidney and liver troubles and often
gives almost instant relief. One trial win
prove our statement. Price only 80 cents
FOR large bottle az McFndden & Prices
drug store.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1895-06-08
TIL: TURN ERS.
Close OF tho funniest Mt Knnsas City-A
. Inc Parade aud i'icnic.

Close OF tho funniest mt Kansas City-A
Inc Parade aud ficnic.
KANSAS CRY. Mo-, June 1.-THE
great funniest Is over and Kansas
City's German guests have gone home.
The closing day. yesterday, was passed
in finishing the events not compile ted
the day before, grand parade to the
Air Line depot aud trip from there
by train to Fairmount park, where
the afternoon was spent picnicking.
The exercises Mt Paramount included
rifle shooting, swimming and other
outdoor sports
In the evening there was big crowd
at Turner hall to hear the announce
ment Of the decisions arrived at by the
judges. The different societies stood in
groups about the main floor. each with
its banner flying. AM rs the various
winners were CALEB to the platform
and crowned with the victorious laurel
and handed their diplomas of merit.
the roof fairly shook with laundering
"Gut hcils."
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1895-06-08
WARDEN CHASE GUILTY.
Majority OF tho Investigating Commttte,
Recommend Ills Removal

majority OF tUo tnNehltShttuW Omutttor
Recommend Ills Removal
TOPEKA. Kan, May 3i.-Thc commit.
tee appointed to examine into the
charges against Warden Chase, Of the
penitcntiary, last night returned q
verdict OF guilty and recommended
that the governor remove Chase. There
were two reports, however. Repre-
sentative 7. j. Wilson made u report In
favor OF Chase. Representatives Harry
Bone and c. J. Caldwell and state
Senators Parker and Taylor voted
against Chase. Taylor Is a populist.
lie is from Wyan'lottc county. Wilson
is democrat. The other members of
the committee are republicans. 1t Is
supposed that Gov. Morrill, will remove
Chase ut once. Cliisc's attorneys
say that they will resist the order OF
removal and force the administration
into tine supreme court on a.question
involving the constitutionality OF the
law under which the investigation was
made.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1895-06-08
THE TREASURY DEFICIT.

Onlci,is Conn lent 1t WIN Not DO Moro
Than Sii.OOO.On0.
WASHINGTON. June 3-Treasury Off
cials are now confident that the close
of the fiscal year, one month hence,
will show deficit OF not more than
s44. O0o.O 900, AMI possibly not more than
Si3. 600, which is ut least 81, 900, DOC
less than was predicted only few
weeks ago, and s3,Ol0Oo or $1,000, OoC
less than the present figures. 1t is
shown that the pension payments dur
inr June will be ut least $500 0j0 less
than for May and that the payments
on account of interest will also be re-
duced $780, 0o0, with m increase from
internal revenue of $1,000 GOD on ac-
count Of receipts from special liquor,
tobacco and olcomargarine licenses,
which must he paid before July l, and
very material reductions in pension
and interest payments.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1895-06-08
A REMARKAsLE ACCIDENT.

A Man mt ths Bottom OF Well and An
other Mt the Surface Killed by Dyna-
mite.
LEAvESwoRTH, Kas.. June AT
Potter station. a few miles south of
this city, yesterday afternoon, William
Stevens and Henry Kline were digging
well for John Hans and using dyna-
mite for blasting. Stevens was in the
bottom of the well setting blast when
Kline, who was,on top looking down,
misplaced rock, which fell into the
well. 1t struck the dynamite and a
terrific explosion resulted. Stevens
was blown to atoms and Kline was
instantly killed by dying rock.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1895-06-08
THE Pennsylvania FIRES.
villages and OIL Rigs Burned- Fnormou'
Losses Reported.


Losses Reported.
BRADFORD, Pa, June elk county
has experienced number of dcstruc-
tive forest fires. but those Sunday and
yesterday surpassed them all II Is
estimated that millions of dollars dam
age has been done and It Is feared that
several lives have been lost At Rus.
sell City Mt 10 o'clock last night brisk
west wind sprang up and famed the
burning undcrbrush and hemlock
timber into one solid mass OF
fire covering n stretch OF 3
miles in width. ana the people,
who were about exhausted from
fighting the flames In the woods, were
forced to fee for their lives, leaving
everything in their homes. Many
women fell exhausted. but reached
Highland Corners in safety. Nothing
is left of the once Lu,tliny little place.
The fire Is still burning iiercely among
the oil wells of the village. The North
crn OIL Co. has twenty oil wells and n
number of tanks burning.
Coon Run, 3 miles from Russell City.
was entirely swept away. 1t consisted
OF twenty-sevcn buildings, pump
station, schoolhouse and sawmill. A.
Is. Flower, superintendent OF the
Northern company, says while he and
his men were Mt work back firing"
stiff breeze from the west came up and
the fire was upon them. They ran to the
town and aroused the people. Men,
women and children made wild race
for the railway tracks, n distance Of
miles. while the flames played havoc
with all their property. The Northern
company lost forty oil wells at that
place and n large number OF new rigs
that had been built for new wells.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1895-06-08
Turkey. Reply Not satisfactory.

CoNsTANTINoPLE, June 5.-The reply
of the Turkish government to the
notes of the representatives of Great
Britain, France and Russia in regard
TO the proposed reforms in Armenia
has been delivered TO the ENJOYS.
The portes answer Is not sat
isfactory. The Turkish govern.
ment does not ugree 10 the principle of
the control of the proposed reforms 10y
the powers. After receiving the reply
the ENJOYS OF the three powers held
meeting, at which they decided to re-
fer the whole matter to their respcc-
tive governments.