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The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-09-17

Il was oeafihed to my bed when begai,
to nse The medicine. ! gradually began
70 Improve. and have now uaed fye Got.
work every day. and nruiy bsiley@ that
II l had not used DR.. Grecne's Nervurn
! should have now been In my grave
That put me no my feet when al else
failed. do not nov suffer any pain and
en)oy good health frIm the ben9rits 1 de-
rived from the nAe Of Dr. Gretne's Nef.
vura blood and nerve remedy.
have oftsp recommended its use 10
other sufferinf people. and I send this
!etter for the benefit or othero'
IL would appear that letter plainly on
Ifr dSc Sr asnnfsesee n SsSSt your
you have triad physician after phyaician,
anu arc SHY not cured. folioW the ex.
ample Of Mrs. Lsfpaon and use DR..
GEecne's Servurn blood and nsrVe rem
edy. Relpembor that II viii help you
even II al elae has failed. even II through
those repeated failures to be cured, you
are Encouraged and in despair or getting
vel. T7lta grand remedy has saved thou
sands OF perRoHs WORSE off than you are,
aud II Will make you we'll and strong II
you will use f..
II IL purely vegetable mad harmless. and
Is the discovery Of DR.. Greene, OF IS West
Fourteenth street, New York city, the
most suGcessful specialist In curing ner-
vous and chronic diseases. Tho doctor
Gao be consulted In all cases free, per-
ionally or by letter.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-09-17
Capture OF n Burglar.

Sunday. Deputy Sheriff Siverson
and Constable Sykes, acoompa-
MED Deputy Sheriff Smith. of
Deer county. N. c.. on trip
TO Norfolk county, where they
learned that Albert White, @ desperate
burglar from Norfolk, WAS seoroted.
Mr.. Smith had warrant siRnsd by
the Governor OF Virginia to take
White IL found in the State. They
we're not out long before they rau
ec;oas their man. who tried to show
night, but finding he was fully en-.
trapped lsurreudersd and was carried
back 10 Carolina shet night.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-09-17
a MUSICAL PRODIGY.
She Plays Anything, But Prefers Zee.
thoven TO Anything BIse

San Francisco has a musical prodigy
in tiny Helen Dodd, q h-yeer old child
who has been discovered by Mrs John
D. SPECIFIES. She plays anything. but
prefers Becthovenl .t.-L
Helen climbs to the perch OH the pia
no stool by meepe5 of two ottomans
piled noe upon the other for her feet TO
rest on while she Ia playing. says the
san FranSlsco Chronicle. II you are
In search OF = new sensatlon you win
surely experience Il when her dim
pied fingers strike the keys. She Ii
very dainty. this musical fairy, and
Goes not look Il day over g. so, when
she playa on and on. without notes,
and with touch SO soft. SO true. that
you would close your eyes TO listen. but
that you are following every movement
or the supple wrists and babyIsh fin
gers.
Helen has been taking music lessons
for two years. When she was -four
years OF age Santa Clause brought her
toy piano She Immediately began
TO practice upon 1.-THE various tunes
that she had heard whistled by the
boys In the street. Every sound from
the outside world had a special sig
nificance for Helen, who would run
TO her little piano and strike a note TO
harmonize with It.. The fire whistle.
the street car bell. even the peddler
who who lifted up his voice IN the cry
OF 'np-plus." were set TO music.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-09-17
Utmost BEYOND BELIEF
'ere Is Story from Orange.
Mass.
Inc Facts Are Certainly Of an In
teresting Nature.
The Tale as Told by the Lady Her
self In Her Own Words.

The Poet Alexander says:
vice physician. skilled in wounds to
> more Khan armies to the public wenl
aHree2"
This question was brought forcibly In
hlna ny recent occurrence which hap
ehea ~ Orange, Mass. 1t seems-bui
ides In that town. tell the story in no,
.wn way.
-Four years ago / was very sick
ind been sick Tor three years BEFORE My
rou6le was turn OF lite. 1 was coniineu
the PED Tor throu years. / suffered
great pain ind came very near losing my
Il did but just live. just escaped the
. iisS I smpiSyed two docseIa. and do
Goddard, Of Orange. Mass. Who had Seen
'ured by pr; Greene'S Nervura blood and
erve remedy. advised me to use Ser.
YurR.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-09-17
toup,imrntto Mr. mitchell.

The members OF tho South Street
Baptist Church have adopted rule of
employing their pastor by the year,
aud at the expiration of that time both
are free to do as they please, either to
recall or for the pastor to leave and 60
10 other fields if no sees fit. Last week
was the end OF Rev.. w. Mit0hells
first year. So Sunday wase & xfa1 for
the time OF holding a mass meeting to
call pastor for the coming ear. The
meeting was held aud unanimous call
was extended to Rev, Mr.. Mitchell to
again become the pastor Of the church,
which was accepted. There is the best
OF feeling existing between the pastor
and his charge. He has done much
work since he has been with them. end
his recall is but the appreciation Of his
success.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-09-17
They Had Anakes.

The case OF the two baker girls. who
city. says Portsmouth (Ohio) spe-
live at Sugar Grove, Just below this
cial. stu remains the sensation OF that
neighGorhood. The daily COMMISSIONS
or the girls continue. The talk or
Witcha aft Is so strong that many OF
the people have become injected by II
and avoid the vicinity OF the houses
where the girie live; Last night the
elder. Carrie. SO II is reported. after
violent vomiting for sometime. EN-.
itted three small snakes
The cases have become so notorious
that the people go from all SIDES to see
any entertainment. and there is never
a time when Their IS not q crowd
about and in both houses. When
the snake came forth the supers,ttious
fed in terror. being sure that this was
plain indication that the unfortunate
girl was possessed OF devils After
this the girl rested quietly, and so far
she she had but very light convuislons
since. The indicated diagnosis of
the case Will be followed up and the
girls treated accordingly. as 4, is now
oeiieved this is the cause Of their sur
fefing
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-09-17
The Goose Yhut Iaia S;eIden Ear.

Ought not To have been slain. Mar, fata
was wholly unmerited. She WAS n rn nss
useful fowl There are lots Oh btpeds In
our race who don't know half AS much az
she did. Conspicuous for their folly
among This class are the people who per
ssistsnty dose Themselves With violent
drugs. which either have tendency TO
ed TO cure, OF else TO cause a moet PERM.
eious disturbance Of tbs systeli,. Among
or violent medicines has passed mEsy
with other fallacies like biisierinR and
bleeding The DOCTOR Sansradae are an
letters stomach Differs Is the beat DOS.
sible substitute for drugs In malaria, dys-
pepuc or bilt9Ys cases. and whom The lia-
there Ia tendency to rheumatism. II ia
also an unequalled tonic and medicinal
stimulant.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-09-17
a CLEVER DISGUISE.
n German Youth Impcrsonases
Woman TO Escape Militia Service.

Woman TO Escape Militia Service.
When the North German Saale ar
rived from Brennan she broush.
among her passengers q steerage bell,
known only as Marie to her fellow voy
esers. Marie's cheeks were as smooth
as velvet. and her full. red lips parteu
In perpetual smiles over pearl-lik,
teeth. Her blonde hair short andcur
~, was worn In a sort OF soubrette tou
sic. She was the leading spirit In &
bevy OF German mRidens.
Carl Pnur lives with his family nj
No. SOC East Fifth street. where prepa
rations were recently made to rcceiv.
MRS. Paur's sister, hither bound OIL.
board the Saale. When the ship arriy-
cd on August IS, Mrs. Paur went ~ Ell
lis Island. welcomed her sister, and
invited Marie home with her.
Arriving Mt the Paur homestead I'm
East Fifth street. drew the hofne OF
the house aside, thrust some gold
pieces into his hand, and In q voice
from which all feminity had Vanished
said:
Kindly buy me q good OF clothes
coat, vest and trousers. Briny
along shirt and collar and u pair OF
No. shoes. Now don't have a At when
you hear the truth. / am man, upp
I'm dead tired OF corsets and skirts.
Il am not IA fugitive from 3ustice, -
he said. Il am only le years old nno
a German OF good family. My disguis,
was forced upon me. In order TO
avoid military services I had to steal
out OF Germany dressed Us Il woman
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-09-17
The Nosegay Tobacco Trophy.

The Nosegay tobacco trophy will be
presented to the most popular player
during the game which will DO played
III Portsmouth Wednesday.
Some dissatisfaction has been OK.
pressed BY tho favosites' friends at
keeping ths contss. opened after the
regular League series was played.
Ihls. however. was agreed upon two
weeks before tho season closed, aud 20
published. and Jack Oorcorsn would
not have been presented on Saturday
last but from the fact that no was away
In the lead aud had to leave Norfolk,
A committee OF three will canvass
the ballots on Wednesday aud the
award. az before stated. will be made
during the game.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-09-17
PORTSMOUTH NEWS
Death OF mr.. q. n. Drewry.

M. c. Il. Drewry. q mail carrier in
this CITY. whose illness has been noted
several timos. died Sunday at his late
residence. 400 Clifford street, of typh.
old fever. The fapersl took place yes.
terday afternoon at 5 O'Clock from the
South Street Baptist Church. The
services were conducted by Row. j. W.
Mitchell, after which the remains were
Inferred in Oak Grove Cemetery. The
following gentlemen, attaches OF the
John q. Herbert. 81. Noel, @. NJ.
Morgan, VIM. A. Guy. j. A. Skeeter
and ID. L. HoiRsden.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-09-17
Accident,

Yesterday morning MIR. G. s. BAily,
O well-known painter, who lives in
South Portsmouth, while walking
across some of 1.-THE sleeperH. in new
house on>~Hsfrieon street, which is
being built for his son.in law, Mr..
imminger, slipped and fell, break.
ing his leg ut the ankle. He was
placed on @ strstoher and was carli ID
to his home, corner Of Fourth and
Harrison streets. DR.. V. @. Culpep
per was cent for, and set the limb and
made him ss comfortable es possible.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-09-17
Sent to IaiI.

On Sunday negro named George
Smith went on board sloop in Par.
ker's dock and stole pair Of shoes be :.
longing to man named Augustus Hol.
liday, who swore out q warrant for his
arrest. Yesteday the cass WAS tried,
and Smith was sent to Jail for thirty
days.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-09-17
Advice For John Sherman,

AS John Sherman, with the official
patronage Of Ohio ut his command for
20 years, has not been able to obtain u
presidential nomination, he might very
well como out rs q champion of civil
service Seform. Louis Post-Dis-
match
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-09-17
Our Fail StoCh

Ii near complete. We have the largest
and best assortment OF clothing ever
brought TO tho city. We are also in
better shape to display our stock to
advantage. Our motto this season, as
IN the past, "tho best goods at the low.
est prices" Breslsuer i Anthony, ia
High, second door from Crawford
street,
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-09-17
Resignation of Rev. I'D. Powell.

At meeting OF the congregations OF
st. Johns Church, held Sunday morn :.
ing, the resignation OF Rev.J. ID. Pow ell
was accepted with many regrets. A
number of feeling letters passed be-.
tween the vestry and Mr.. Powell,
which showed the best feeling between
them.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-09-17
What Mckinley Media

The electric train, with speed Of 100
miles M hour, would enable Governor
Mckinley to cover considerable ground
before the Republican convention meets.
Washington Post.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-09-17
A Prediction From missourt.

More eastern Democrats than David
B. Hill may favor western man for
president before the new year comes-
ST. Louis Post Dispatch.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-09-17
NOW RenItY.

The best and most carefully selected
stock Of men aud boys' clothing ever
brought to Portsmouth and Of prices
which are now lower than ever, Suits
that tit and wear we'll and have the ap.
pesrance Of responsibility. For that
class OF goods ours is the place. Levy
q jacobs. 200 High street.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-09-17
We Are Ready. Arc Youa

To order only: A business suit,
Sl2.5 80 to So; dress suit, S35 70 S35.
from all the latest fabrics, imported
and domestic. That mesns up to
date IN everything. NJ. RosENbAuM.
l16 and 1l8 High street, Portsmouth.
Va. sslG
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-09-17
To Fool the ChicLens.

A suburban resident Is said TO have
built his house exactly alike In the
front and at the back. Ills hope was.
he eaid, TO fool the chickens into think
Ing they were on the front lawn when
they were really in the back yard.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-09-17

We are offering our entire line Of
Maraeillss and crochet quilts at 70.
mArkably low figures. Special prices
on all goods during the week. A. J.
Phillips, undaE Oxford Hall, High
street.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-09-17
PETERspUcG.
SCORE by .NSISas.

SUMMARY: Earned Runs--Ports
mouth, 2: Norfolk, 3. Two Base Hits
Caville, Hallmau, Mengau. Hsrgroye,
Mills, O'Hagan, Geier and Collihower.
Base on Balls-OT Leach, 8; off Mo
Partlin. 5. Hit by Pitched Ball
Knox. ., Struck Out-By Leach. g.;
by McPartlin, 9. Wild Pitch-Leach.
Passed Balls-Cote, 2. Stolen Bases
Mills, 2; O'Hagan, Kelly, Thornton,
Geier, Coilitlower, Cavile, Childs,
Mangan, Hargrove. 2; Hsll, 2. Left
on bases-Portsmouth, Z; Norfolk, 7.
Umpire-Mr. MCGEE.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-09-17

Go to b. f. Psrker's, No. sos South
street, for new and second hand fnrn..
ture. Repairing and upholhtsring q
speciality
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-09-17

A big reduction on carpets, reirige.
rators. oanopies aud oil cloth for next
thirty pays. Buy now and save money,
at j. 8, Cravford's.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-09-17

Fail Youman's & Young's bats, Just
oct. Prices lew, O. r. Wekep 8 90.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-09-17

Mrs. NJ. f. Hurts. disordsrly con.
duct; fined 1875
John II. West. disorderly conduct (;
fined 50. 80.
Is. Il. Cherry, assault on B. 8. Bailey
continued until to day.
George Copeland, fighting; fined
80. SO.
james Best, fighting; fined 81.
John Corrigau, drunkenness; fined
81.
VIM. Thornton. colored, carrying
concealed weapons, $50.
George Ashe, drunkenness; fined 81.
j.. Shea, black, fined 81.
George Smith, larceny, thirty days
10 jail.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-09-17

Another week OF bargains. We Shall
Positively Carry Nothing Over
to make room for III, fall goods to ar.
rive i'll few days. We shall sacrifice
Jlots OF goods this week. Don't miss
this snIe whatever you do. Theae
prices are for cash. Hammill's, 800
High street.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-09-17

Mine Owner-You ought to be
aahAmed to refuse to carry my little
barrel See what those fellows stand
yon are stronger than thoy.
Wage Garner - That's SO strong
enough to refuse.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1895-06-07
ABOUT NOTED PEOPLE.

George Moores new st ~ rea's oil the ii'e
In convent OF prima donna who wearie'
OF the world and seeks rest from it by taxing
the veil
Bishop Potter, who love to ride horseback
Is out almo.t daily in New York, and taxes
rides against time, though he is seldom 10
the saddle more han an hou5.
Ian Mac aren rt Gently made his debut IN
London at dinner party given in honor oil
his successful book attaining is fortieih
thousand. His after dinner speech was so
good rs to surprise everybody present. Mr..
Watson Is descril ed as a tall, ban Is me,
dark man, wi h clean shaven face and the
appearance rather OF lawyer than OF a di-
vine.
Lord Rosslyn, who is well known as an
amateur &C or, will shortly make his de ut
as professional. Lord Rosyn comes of a
distinguished Scottish family, and is the fl tn
earl. He campleted his 26:h year few
weeks ago. He was educated at Eton aud
Oxford. and is q member Of the Carlton and
Turf Clubs. He succeeded 10 he carldom on
his fathers death in 1890.
The Hon. Robert Bond, Colonial Secretary
OF Newfoundland, is now in Boston endeav-
orng to raise loan + 50, 100000 TO refund
the floating debt OF the colony. He asserts
that Newfoundland cannot be annexed to the
United States withou: Canada; tina. England
would fight rather than permit It, He also
denies that Newfoundlanders desire annexa
| ton to the United States
G orge McLane, who is in San Francisco
alter a visit to 7 IRA del Fuego, says 1t is
mistake to suppose Terra del Fuego an un
inhabitable place. "rhe striking thing alb u
it 10 me-" he sal 'is the fertility OF the so
| and the charm or tho climate. There are
good many Americans there, and they are
| doing we'll. Many them are engaged Il
raising cattle, and there are many herds
1900 10 5000 each.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1895-06-07
MR.. GRESHAM DEAD
The Secretary Of State Expired
Early Tuesday Morning.
A VICTIM OF PNEUMONIA.
He Was Recovering from Pleurisy
When a Relapse Came ana
Pneumonia Ensued.

Hon. Walter O. Gresham, Secre' ary oil
tate, died at t. Is Tues lay morning In one
OF his suite OF rooms IA the Johnson Annex
OF the Arlington Hotel. Death Tas caused
by peur:sy, complicated by acute pneumonia
and heart failure
IT is bedside we're Mrs. G esham, his de-
voted fe, h daughter, Mrs. E. +. Andrews
OF Chicago, and his on-in-law, Mr.. Andrews
hi, nurses and three physicians.
All hope of Secretary Gresham's recovery
was practically abandoned when his sinking
spell occurred, shortly before 6 O'Clock z. ii.
The most powerful heart stimulantS known
10 medca science, ni;ro-gycerine aud digi-
tails were injected hypo1ermcally and an
infusion OF normal sa Inc solution was made
through an opened vein In tho arm. He re-
covered slightly, but after two severe rigors
shortly before IL o'clock he began TO fail
rapidly and his vitality be;an to ebb. 1hs
three physic ans saw that the end was near
and at 12 O'Clock withdrew to the ante-room
leaving 10 the sick chamber only the mem
Lers OF his family.
Mrs. Gresham's devotion to her husband
during b g Hines, been OF the most ten
der, patient and faithful character Although
physically slight, shs displayed, 80 said one
who has been In the sick chamber several
lines a day throughout the Secretary's Ill
ness. remarkable endurance and nerve
Night and day she was at the bedside,
snatcbing an hour or two Ct sleep VIII she
could on lounge in his room.
! Among tho who called during the night
were the Chinese minister and his secretary,
Senior Rome o, the Mexican minister, the
Japanese minister, Assistant Secretary Ham
lin and Mrs. Carlisle, Comptroller EckeIs,
Just CO Harlan, of the Supreme Court, SEN
ator Go,man, OF Maryland, and DR.. G1zman
the N caraguan minister
Secretary Gresham was conscious almost
the entire evening, Many times no inq Tired
for his son 0 to, who was on the way iron
Chicago. Secretary Lamont and hi private
secretary, Mr. Seager, kept the wires busy,
irving to locate him with the purpose OF has
teniny his arrival If possible by means OF
sp cal train.
President Cleveland, who was at Woodley
was telegraphed to and kept constantly In
formed as to his premier's condition. HI
has been confined to his room, 1t is said, 10
two days by bilious attack. He sent In
word that II it was possible for him to se'
the Secretary or be OF any assistance, III
wou d be glad to come in, but the physician
stated that it would be imp ossib!e for the
Secretary to see eny one, and he therefore
decided 10 remain al Woodley.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1895-06-07
MR.. GREsHAM'S CAREER.

Walter Qui ton Gresham was born near
Lanesville, Harrison county, Ind, on '''e
river, about one hundred mi's down s'reaw
from the place OF ex-President harrisoAS o
birth. on March II. 1892 In his early days
his father as sheriff OF the county was kliied
while serving warrant. The iamily ""'
left 10 moderate circumstances.
Young Gresham was educated az 'no
county schools, aud afterwaId a: tne o'"le
University in Bloomington, but did not re-
main long enough there to be graduated he
read law in Corydon, village whicn enjoys
the distinction Of having been the nr't c"pi-
tai of the State for time, until In iianopohs
was located. Mr.. Gresham practlceu Id"
there uninterrup ejly until 1867, wnen 10
was elected a member OF tue Leg stature,
and as chairman Of one Of the military c'm-
mit;ees took prominent part Ia war ieg''-
laion.
Near the beginning Of the war he enlisted
aud went to the fr Mt as Lieutenant coione'
OF the Thirty-eight Indiana regiment. ne
was afterwarJ promoted to be colone' OF the
Fifty-third Indiana, and he served In the
siege O. V.cksburg in charge OF a brigade
Al or the aiege he was, on Grants recon-
mendation, appoin el brigadier general
He was with Sherman before Atlanta, COM
mand NO a division OF Bair's corps. 1t was
at thi, time (1864 that he vas wounded IL
was in the leg below the k1ee. He stopped
at New Albany, Ind, on his way home SO
severe was his wound, and it was year De-
fore he entirely recovered, the recovery
leaving him with sag in hi 'trde, little
noticeable in his walk throughout his lie
He wa, brevetted as major general In 1852
WORK AS A LAWYER
ue remained in New Alba3y, where he re-
gan the pract ce OF the law and Kept II up
tin 1866 when he was appointed Sta eagen''
bls dutv being to pay the intsre on 'ne
State debt in New York ci y. In tne s"no
vear and two years latter he contested that
district for Congress with the a:e Michael u
Kerr and WAS bea Gu bo h times.
He was strongly urged for lace IN the
| Cabinet of President G ,rAeld, aud mere lS
reason to believe the representations o' MS
friends In his behalf were regarded WIN
much favor, but he was not nomina'eu' "''
cause h party In the West failed TO agree
upon him.
SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY.
He wa, promoted from the Postmaster
Generalsnip to the Secre.aryship OF the
,asury in 1884 after the death OF se retary
,oger. In Oc ober OF that year Pre'iuen.
Arthur rendered him the pace OF Un"eu
States Circuit Judge In Chica 20, to succeSu
Judge Drummond, resigned, and It was ~
cepted
During his career on the bench Jud
Gresham heard and decided many ho'o
worthy cases. As a jnrist Judge Gresham
was distingui he'd for the directness aud ae
curacy OF his PERCEPTIONS, the absolute i"i'
ness OF his rulings and utter unconscious
cess of the standing, character or wealth 0
parties or counsel.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1895-06-07
WHOLE FAMILIES DIE.
Destruction to Life by Floods in in the DEVILS
River Country.

Nat Sulbacher, of IN Antonia, Tex, has
just returned from the Devils yer country,
where he came near being victim OF the
terrible food that visited thai section. He
was caught In the rushing waters aud lest
all his baggage He said he help bury four
persons who met their de tbs by drowning
near Ozona.
Two others belong to the same family were
drowned, hut Their bodies have not been lre'
covered. The victims were George Veiasces'
wife and the la.ter's two boys and three SER
wants. They lived on the banks Of the river,
which rose thirty feet within thirty minutes
and swept their house into the raging tor
rent. Al other houses In the Prosper hanch,
between Juno aud Comstock, were swept
away. and several families, numbering In all
alb ut twenty person. are believed TO have
drowned.