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Evening journal., 1896-05-28
90 ARE KILLED
Louis Wrecked by an Ap-
palling Tornado.
BEYOND ESTIMATE
ners Sent to the Bottom Of the
Mississippi River.

and Flood Follow In the Pathway
the Cycione--D Destruction Spread In
cry DirectIon-The East Span OF the
nous Eads Bridge Destroyed-The
rgus and Hospitals Filled with the
ad and Dying-MiliiOns of Dollars
orth of Property Destroyed-The Most
& palling Disaster Since the Johnstown
ood-Great Loss of Life In the Vicinity
q st. Louis.
q . LOUIS, May %. s.-Death and destruo-
reiRns supreme in ST Louis and
nifty as result Of the most terrible
\ % that ever visited this section of the
ltry. So widespread is the destruction
9th st, Louis and East st. Louis that
impossible to even estimate the
punt Of damage and loss Of life. Build
OF every description are in ruins, and
result hundreds Of people are reported
d and injured, but until order is re-
ed it will be impossible to make def
2 statements. Reports are in circula-
p that seven steamers lying at wharf
Is on this and East St Louis sides of
river have been sunk with all on
rd. The city was nearly in darkness
night, as the electric lights and troll
Z wires were down. With one or two
Z options all the street car lines In the
are at a standstill and thousands
4 people are compelled TO remain down
I'm or walk home.
The storm broke out about O'Clock in
p afternoon, after a most impressiyely
day. and the rain began TO fall 1t
IN developed into fierce thunderstorm,
th the wind from the east. A little
or the wind had gained velocity Of so
I les an hour driving the rain before it
d tearing loose signs, cornices, chin
US and everything in its way. Many
lildings of every description were de-
)lished and others set ON fire by light
nR and crossed wires. The fire depart
snt responded to II alarms The streets
sre full OF people, and panic ensued as
on as the storm broke. Men were picked
) and hurled against the buildings;
rses and carriages were sent flying here
d there. and falling wires full OF the
ladly fluid added to the horror of the
enc. Suddenly the wind veered around
the west and completed the destruction.
There are but few buildings in the down
wn section of st. Louis that have not
Iffered in some way from the storm.
The Eads Bridge Ruined.
The wagon way of the Eads bridge on
Ie East St Louis side Is a crumbling
ass OF mortar and stone, and parts of the
wer and pier were also torn away.
thousands Of dollars viii not cover the
reckage.
An outbound accommodation train on
ia Chicago and Alton was xvraolxod by
'oken rail, but fortunately nobody among
10 30 passengers was hurt
A trolley car loaded with passengers
'und for the west side of town fell
rough to the railroad track below, and
veral people were killed and injured.
The roof of the Republican hall was
own off, and a 20 foot section of the
estern wall Of the city jail was demol-
he'd, exposing the interior. 1t was dur
Evening journal., 1896-05-28

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Evening journal., 1896-05-28
E.ghly sehoolehIldren KIIIed.

QUINCY. Ills, May 2s. "A report has
reached here that at Drake, Ills, neal
Boodhouse cyclone struck a schoolhouse
utterly demolishing It. killing so children
and iniurlng nearly as many more Near.
ly every house IN the village is wrecked.
and though no other fatalities are report.
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Firy chidrcn ncportca KiIicd.

MEXICO. No, May 2s.-The windstorm
struck Rush Hin, small place in An.
drain county. ~ miles from here The
wind struck Rush Hill about O'Clock.
The schoolhouse. filled with children, was
crushed before the pupils could escape
The 90 children IN the schoolhouse are
reported killed
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first IN the city proper, then crossing the
Mississippi to Cast st. Louis, and there
after raging for a half hour, disappearing
IN the direction Of Alton. Thcre was lit
tie warning for the helpless people In the
streets, the thousands on their way home
from work, or the inmates of the great
mercantile establishments Of the city who
had not yet left their posts OF duty.
Temporary hospitals abound In every
part Of the city. Tho armory at Seven
teenth and Pine streets has been opened
for the care or the wounded, ard many in
iured have boon taken into private houses.
Among tho buildings destroyed are the
furniture store OF Frederick Otteneds. at
the corner of Broadway and Soulard
streets. in the southern part of the city.
where six men were killed. a saloon at
GOA South Seventh street where nine men
were in the ruins; St Patrick's chNrch,
at the corner of Sixth and Biddell streets.
There is no doubt that the loss of life Is
greater than anything the country has
known since the disaster at .Iohnstown-
IL Is evidenc that tho tornado pursued
a track of many miles in length. as re
ports from various railroad stations show
that nothing has been received from any
point west OF here as far as Moberly
Scattered information shows that be.
tween Moberly and here various small
towns have been wiped out and many
persons in them killed.
A Partial List of buildings Destroyed.
The following is list of some Of the
more important buildings demolished:
In St. Louis, women's part of jail
Waters Pierce OH works, destroyed by
wind and Ere.
Cupple's block, partially destroyed
Chappelle Chemical company.
Schickle. Harrison Iron works.
st. Louis Refrigerator and Wooden Gut
ter company.
United Elevator.
Leggett s. Myers new tobacco manu-
featuring plant partly built the finest in
the west.
In Fast ST. Louis Vandalia freight
house, 30 dead.
National hotel at stock yards
fremont House.
Martelle House at Relay crossing.
De Wolfe cafe, directly across from the
Relay depot
Hazel Milling company's mill.
The Horns Cooperage works.
Baltimore and Ohio roundhouse.
Standard oil works, East st. Louis
branch.
Fast St. Louis elevator
Crescent elevator.
Ohio and Mississippi freighthouse.
Louisville and Nashville freighthouse.
Chicago and Alton freighthouse.
East end OF Eads bridge.
Relay depot
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superintendent AIlIlor's statement.

INDIANAPOLIS, May 2s.--Goneral Super
intendent Miller of the Pennsylvania rail
road arrived by special train from his
headquarters at Richmond. This trair
was switched to the Vandalia, which is {
part of the Pennsylvania system, and left
at 1915 for tho sceno of the disaster al
st. Louis. Mr.. Miller carried with him
large force OF linemen, that the wires ooulc
Immediately be put into condition for sorv
ice. A wrecking crew will go over the
line from Terre Haute. Before leaving
this city Mr. Miller said that his knowl
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Two Hundred reported Killed.

CHICAGO, May 49, 1t is reported that
the limited train from Chicago to st.
Louis over the Alton road was blown into
the river with a section Of the bridge and
200 lives lost.
The herald., 1896-04-01
RIVERSIDE

RIVERSIDE, March 31.-A. H. Naftzger,
though resident of Los Angeles, keeps
about as we'll posted as ever on Riverside
affairs and things. He still has his prop
erty interests here in bank and realty. He
says that from his observation there is not
more than 200 carloads of oranges yet to
ship from this valley. which would bring
up the total to nearly 2000, or 100000
boxes. Notwithstanding the discourage
ments the crop will net the growers not
less than 100000.
Will Lawrence has been promoted from
his position as agent at Banning to that of
night operator at Shorb, near Los Angeles.
One of the largest. if not the largest,
rancher of West Riverside, or Union town
ship, is A. j. Stalder. He has in about
5000 acres OF grain. and he says he never
had finer prospect for bounteous crop
than at present, and that tho promise is
equally good for all his neighbors.
The Woman's Relief corps gave very
enjoyable social at their place of meeting
yesterday evening. An interesting pro-
gram of music, recitations, etc., was rem
dered and delicious cake and lemonade
served.
As the morning train which left East
Riverside at l l :04 this morning for Perris
and San Jacinto was pulling out of Ales-
sandro heavy gale of wind struck the
train, and the sheetiron roofing of one of
tine passenger coaches was completely
blown off.
The daughter OF John Hardin became
suddenly paralyzed Friday while eating
her dinner. She had not been sick or COM
planning. except that few minutes before
the attack she complained of a pain under
one shoulder. She is completely paralyzed
save that she is able to raise her head up.
1t is pronounced a strange case by her ply
sicien. The girl is about IA years of age.
The herald., 1896-04-01
kinderuarten Entertainments


The patronesses of the coming entertain
ments of Cradle of Songs to be given at the
Los Angeles Theatre on the evenings of
April l4th and 18th, including a matinee
on the 18th, for tho benefit of the Free
kindergarten association, are as follows
Mines. o. II. Churchill, Emeline Childs,
Charles Capen, f. G. Elderlkin, VIM. F.
Edgar. Jessie B. Fremont, C. w. r. Ford,
Miss f. A. fcllansbee, M. D., Miss Louise
Harvey, M. d. Mines. II. w. lIellman,
Judge Houghton, S. G. Hubbell, i. f.
klopke. Nj. Kremer, A. II. Laukershim,
Modini Wood, H. Newmark, j. A. Osgood,
W. G. Patterson, Il. d. Stimson. Ira o.
Smith, G. NJ. Severance, M. $. Severence,
J. S. Slauson, ]. H. Van Nuys, Dwight
of Los Angeles; Mines j. p. Jones and G.
J. Gorham, Santa Monica; Mines. H. H.
Markham, w. M. Stanton, Geo. NJ. Stim-
son and S. +. Locke of Pasadena; Mines.
M. c. Grahsm and j. &. Newton of South
Pasadena.
Mrs. Belle S. Jewett, Lamanda Park !;
Mines. ]. M. Elliott and j. g. Storey, Al
hambra; Mrs. Governor Beveridge, Ca
huenga; Mrs Darling, Glendale, and Mrs.
Jotham Bixby of Long Beach.
= The members of the Free KinderQarten
advisory board are Mines. r.. NJ. Widney,
]. A. Osgood, K. T. Galpin, l. W. Pierce,
Kate Hagan. D. G. Stephens, L. d. Slim
son, Jeanne c. Carr, J. T. Waterman, j. d.
Hooker, Drs. E. Follansbee and Louise
Harvey; president, C. II. Keyes; Profess
sors Search and Foshay, Rabbi Solomon,
Reverends B. w. F. Tayler, B. L. Howard,
w. c. Mclean. John Gray, Chichester,
George Dye. J. S. Thomson aud Day, Drs.
William L, Edgar and w. Lindley, Messrs.
j. T. Steward, C. B. Dixon. W. 9. Patter-
son, Thomas Barnard. George Hansen, II.
ID. Barrows and James Foord.
The herald., 1896-04-01
SAN DIEGO

SAN DIEGO, March 31.-Judge George
Puterbaugh has filed an appropriation of
$4,000 inches of water from the San Luis
Rey river in this county. The water is to
be used for irrigation, domestic and elec-
trical purposes.
At the regular meeting of the city coun-
Gil last night the bid of the San Diego Gas
and Electric Light company was accepted
for lighting the city for one year. The
bid was 81 ,521 per month, or a total saw
ing for the year over the previous twelve
months of about $4,000.
farewell benefit was rendered Rev.
Amanda Deyo at Unity hall last night by
the Woman's club of this city. Rev. Mrs.
Deyo expects to leave for the east next
week unless she is detailed to canvass the
state in the interest of woman's suffrage.
George w. Lynch, president of the South
ern California Hotel association threatens
to omit San Diego from the itinerary of
the approaching visit of the leading hotet
men of the United States to this coast un-
less this city contributes its proportion for
the entertainment of the visitors. Mr..
Lynch is anxious that the City Guard band
shall accompany the hotel men on their
excursion through the state, and asks that
the city subscribe $500 to pay for the SER
vices Of the band.
The city council advanced the water
question another step last night by accept
ing the plans and specification of the city
engineer for the Morena water proposition.
The herald., 1896-04-01
SANTA ANA

SANTA ANA, March 31.-Gray G. South
ern is now on trial for the murder of Mar
iano Cuero, half-breed Indian, on the
night of September II, 1894. The whole
of today was taken in securing jury, and
then only eight of the twelve wers secured.
A new venire has been issued, and it is ex-
pected that taking of evidence will begin
tomorrow. Counsel for defendant will
make hard fight for defendant, notwith
standing the fact that the officers have eye
witnesses to the crime.
Professor Still, of the University of
Southern California, spoke to large as
sembly of citizens al Westminster last
evening in the interest of the university.
The liberal people of that thriving commu-
nifty subscribed $50 to be paid annually for
that institution, and the people of Garden
Grove still laiger amount.
G. c. Thomas of Escondido is in the city
visiting his father.
Ed Halesworth is home after several
months absence at his mine in theVir-
ginia Dale district. He and his brother
have extended their tunnel 750 feet, and
report rich prospects.
Santa Ana's new street railway COM
pany is clearing up its track preparatory
to running cars.
The herald., 1896-04-01
SAN BERNARDINO

SAN BERNARDINo, March 31.-Another
effort is to be made to secure the release
of Judge Charles s. Huse, who is now con-
fined in the Asylum at Highland, and who
beas corpus. Another petition was filed to.
day by 4. f. Gallardo. in which he makes
some startling accusations.
Gallardo alleges that Judge Huse is the
owner of thirty-three square miles of land
in Santa Barbara county, besides property
in the city of Santa Barbara, and he de-
clares that there is and has been a scheme
to keep Huse in the asylum, the crime
being the work of persons with designs on
the property If the petition is granted
and Gallardo attempts to prove his charges
there may be some sensational develop
ments.
John Shay, road overseer in the Warm
Creek district, was thrown from road
grader yesterday and his arm broken in
two places.
The "Queen of the May'' is to be selected
by vote of the school children of the city.
The general committee. at the meeting last
night, after canvassing the situa-
ton, decided that the teachers of
the public schools shall nominate a
number of candidates-not less than six
between the ages of II and 16. and three
candidates are to be voted for by the
school children of the whole city. The
successful candidate will be queen of the
May. Ihe general committee has also
apportioned the work to subcommittee,
which will be responsible for the carrying
forward of the celebration.
John A. Waite of Barstow and Miss
Grace Faris, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. j.
ID. Faris, were married at the residence of
the BRIDES parents, 552 Court street, at
s 80 this morning. The ceremony was
performed by Rev. DIR. A. j. Frost, and
witnessed only by intimate friends. Mr..
and Mrs. Waite left by the morning over
land for their future home in Barstow.
M. +. CropIey is moving from his resi-
dence on East Fourth street TO his Urbita
property.
Rev. j. H. and Mrs. Enveart Of Rialto
celebrated their silver wedding last night,
about siXty-ive guests from Rialto and
surrounding towns being present.
The herald., 1896-04-01
SANTA MONICA

SANTA MONICA, March 3l.-The first
electric car on the line from this place to
Los Angeles arrived at 8 30 this afternoon
The formal opening will not be announced
until tomorrow, but an impromptu recep-
ton was given by several hundred resi-
dents who gathered at Third and Oregon
streets on the arrival of the car. Superin-
tendent Larrabee and General Manager
Clark accompanied the car on the trial
trip, which proved the road to be in excel
lent condition. The large power house is
in working order between the two places
and the road is equipped for heavy traffic.
The contract for the franchise required
the completion of the road by April l q. and
the formal opening tomorrow afternoon
will bring Los Angeles city officials and
many invited guests. The line is an eX-
tension of the Pasadena road, and begins
a new era for this resort. the first beach to
be connected by electricity with the city.
The car today was run to Ocean avenue,
the present terminus.
The herald., 1896-04-01
VENTURA

VENTURA, March 3l.--A local branch of
the labor exchange was formed in Ventura
Saturday with the following officers
Henry Kelsey, president; Ed Hunt, vice.
presidents and M. j. Ely, secretary. They
have organized with about members and
will work in harmony with the Santa Paula
exchange. They will begin work by burn
ing lime for the Santa Paula cannery.
School has been resumed after a week g
vacation to allow the teachers to attend
the convention at Los Angeles.
The surveyors for the Ventura and Ojai
railroad are still engaged in surveying the
right of way.
The recent showers have done an inn
mense amount of good in this county. The
rainfall to date for the season has been
$50 inches.
i. M. Jones of the Santa Clara house
has discontinued his bus to the depot,
bringing his passengers up on the street
car.
The jury in the Green damage suit
brought in verdict Saturday night against
the Southern Pacific for $1O,50O damages.
The herald., 1896-04-01
POMONA

POMONA, March 81 The "Eden Musee.'
an entertainment given by the ladies Of the
First Presbyterian church here some four
or five wesks ago, is to be reproduced to.
night at Odd Fellows hall.
1t is said that no less than twenty-four
families have left Pomona within the past
few weeks, returning after their winter So
journ in Southern California to their east
ern homes.
George L. Henry is back from his trip to
South America, and is said not to be in as
good health as when he left Pomona.
Two carloads of dried peaches were
shipped from North Pomona this week.
Ed Phelan has gone to New York to visit
years.
Miss Della Pyles, one of Pomonan's pop.
ular and efficient young business women
is. after lay-otf of a few days on account
of illness. again at her post.
The herald., 1896-04-01

versalist churah will be held Thursday
evening in the church parlors. A progi am
has been prepared and refreshments will
be served. Admission free.
At the Friends yearly meeting in Whit.
tier c. c. Reynolds of this city was elected
president of the Christian Endeavor So
ciety for the ensuing year.
The Marengo Avenue Chautauqua Circle
held an enjoying meeting yesterday even.
ing at the home of Mrs. Sedwick, North
Euclid avenue.
An Information was yesterday filed
against j. A. Baker of this city charging
him with the murder of Vim. Hendell.
J. G. Kimble and daughter Miss Kimble
of North Marengo avenue. are making an
extended stay in San Francisco.
Miss Mary n. Smith. teacher at Throop
Polytechnic, is spending her Easter vaca-
ton in San Francisco.
Mr.. Richmond of the Carlton is spending
few days in San Francisco.
William II. Dyer of Providence, Rhode
Island, is among recent arrivals in Pasa-
dena.
Ex-Governor Larrabee of Iowa, accom-
panied by Mrs. Larrabee and two daugh-
ters, were the guests of Senator Delos
Arnold yesterday.
George B. Senter and Gardner Smith
left yesterday for trip through lnyo
county.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. P. Hansen went to Lake
View today.
c. W. Owens started for GAINESVILLE, Wis,
yesterday.
Mrs. McCrea started for Stuart, Ia, this
afternoon.
r. J. Moodv took the Southern Pacific
for Philadelphia this morning.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. C.. Reynolds returned
yesterday evening from Whittier.
Frank C. Prescott of Redlands is vis-
tor in Pasadena.
HOTEL ARRIVALS.
Hotel Green-J. Hyde and family, Oak
land: Mrs. j. w. Ripley, Miss Caroline
Bechtel. Newark, N. j.; C. q. Wilson,
w. G. Hibbard and wife, William Blanch-
ard and wife, H. G. De Camp and wife,
Chicago; B. Wilson, Victoria, E. c.; W.
W. Billson and wife, Miss Alice Billson,
Duluth; Mrs. Van Alstone, Evanston, Ill.
William H. Morrison, San Francisco; Q. S.
Raymond and wife, Omaha; Walter Ray
rnond and wife, Boston; Mrs. j. C. Linne-
man, Lima. o.; Miss A. K. Danforth,
Olean. N. Y; George H. Danforth, New
York; Mrs. Kate Conger Baker. Great
Neck, N. y; Frank Z. Prescott, Redlands !;
Henry Veeder and wife, Chicago; Wake
field Baker, wife and son, San Franc isco
Edward f. swift and wife, Chicago; VIM.
h. Dyer, Providence, K. 1.
The herald., 1896-04-01

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ORANGE

ORANGE, March 31.-The following per-
SONS leave Orange today, via Santa Fe, for
points east: G. W. Huling and wife, Gilt
ner, Neb.: John Thorn and family, Aba
lene, Kan; j. Mcclellan and family, Des
Moines, la.
The present activity in fruit shipping, if
continued. will move about all the orange
crop in this vicinity by May 1st.
The bicycle race has been postponed till
April 4th.
j. Botsford. a resident of this county, has
just closed the sale of a 3O-acre ranch at
500 per acre.