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The news boy., 1896-06-06

names names. Hundreds were hurt and many
Aiiied whose names have not been re.
ported. No
Inc Old House OF the Good Shepherd
nas peen turned into a temporary hos.
Pltai: The injured patients at the city
mospital were sent to the Alexian
brothers hospital. The morque Is
overcrowded with bodies, and a mob
oesieged 1t all night seeking to identify
missing friends or relatives In the
heaps Of dead.
Inc storm did little damage, COM
paratively speaking, in the business
ana northern portions Of the city, save
along the river front, where the dam
age can not be estimated; nor will it
ever be known just how many gave up
eneir lives in the waters of the Missis-
sippi when the tornado came down and
tore all the boats In the harbor from
tneir moorings. The channel is full
OF wreckage. In south st. Louis, the
storm spent its force. All the way
from Papin street to Carondelet It put
a stamp on the face of the city that
NV oC ClidCcl lOT years.
Big, strong buildings fell before the
wind like houses made of cards. From
where 1t entered the city, out In the
southwestern suburbs, to where it left,
somewhere near the Eads bridge, there
Is wide path of ruins. Factory after
factory went down, and piles of bricks
and timbers mark the spots on which
they stood. Dwellings were picked UP
and thrown in every direction. Busi'
ness houses were fattened. There was
no chance for the escape Of the oc'
cupants. The ruins cover bruised and
mangled bodies that will not be re-
covered until a systematic search is
made. Hundreds of families in South
st. Louis are homeless, practically.
and the temporary hospitals shelter
scores and hundreds.
Early in the storm the plant OF the
Laclede Gas Co, at Fourteenth and
Poplar streets. was destroyed, and a
large portion Of the central part of the
city was cut off from its gas supply.
The Scullin lines will be crippled fol
weeks because of the blowing down o.
the power-house on Geyer avenue
Wires are down all over the city. Lig
gett & Meyers big factory at Tower
Grove is ruin and many were killed
and injured in the wreck.
The news boy., 1896-06-06
Flames Add to the Destruction.

A portion of the immense plant of
the st. Louis Refrigerator and Wooden
Gutter Co., after being partially de-
molished by the storm, was destroyed
by fire and several lives are said to
have been lost. The damage to prop
erty will be, it is said, in the neighbor-
hood of 100000. Adjoining the works
at Main and Park avenue was the
Aluminium bicycle factory, owned by
the same company, which was badly
gutted by the storm.
The hurricane had torn the roof and
sides from the storage department of
the works, exposing hundreds of the
brightly-polished wheels. Some of the
boys who had braved the elements
were not slow to avail themselves of
the opportunity, and the bicycles were
carried off by scores.
The news boy., 1896-06-06

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward
for any case of Catarrh that can not b
cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
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Cheney for the last l5 years, and believ0
him perfectly honorable In all business
transactions and financially Pble 70 carry
out any obligations made by their hrM.
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acting directly upon the blood and mucous
surfaces Of the system. Price 75c. per bot
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free.
Halls Family Pills are the best
The news boy., 1896-06-06
Grand Stand CnrOOfed,

At the fair grounds the races were
in progress and the storms approach
was almost unnoticed until it burst
upon them. The crowd was in the
grand stand, and the jockeys still
warming the horses when the wind
came. Almost instantly the curtain
and sunshades surrounding the grand
stand and clubhouse were torn to
shreds. Men blanched and women
shrieked. All made a stampede for the
lower floor. Right in the midst of it a
terrific gust lifted the entire roof and
threw it on the grass plot Immediately
south of the stand. The escape of
hundreds from death or manning was
a miracle.
The news boy., 1896-06-06
That joyful Feeling

With the exhilarating sense Of renewed
ness, which follows the use of Syrup of
Figs, is unknown TO the few who have not
progressed beyond the old-time medicines
and the cheap substitutes sometimes Of
fered but never accepted by the well-in-
formed
The news boy., 1896-06-06
CHURCHES IN RUINS.

Long List of Holy Edifces Raced by the
Cyclone-Sixteen Costly Church Houses
In the Neighborhood of Lafayette Park
Either Partially or Totally Destroyed
Entailing Losses Aggregating a Quarter
of . Million.
ST. LOUIS, May 3O-Following is .
list Of houses of worship ruined and
damaged by the tornado.
The news boy., 1896-06-06

BrLztM--"I've found one good way to get
around the high hat nuisance when 60 to
the theater." Jabzin-"You havei Let's
hear it." Bilzim-"Why, buy a seat in the
front row, Of rse."-Roxbury Gazette.
The news boy., 1896-06-06
Responsive Both to Harsh snd Sweet
Sounds,

The nerves are often painfully acute. When
this is the case, the best thing to be done Is
to seek the tonic and tranquillizing assis-
tance Of Hoste ter's Stomach Bitters, SUI
pefb nervine,. No less beneficial is 1t for
dyspcptic, bilious, malarial, rheumatic,
bowel and kidney complaints. Use with
persistent regularity. A wineglassful be-
fore retiring confers sleep.
The news boy., 1896-06-06
Halls Family Pills are the best

"ENaLAND has made up its mind that we
are q portion of the human race that IL
ought TO elevate" remarked one benighted
native. "Well, there are several ways Of
doing that" replied another. "Yes, but
unfortunately the quickest way Is to blow
Us p"--Washington Star.
The news boy., 1896-06-06

FITS stopped free and permanently cured.
No fits after first days use of DR.. Klinc's
Great Nerve Res orer. Free 50 trial bottle
e. treatise. DR.. KLINE, 933 Arch st. Phiia Pa
The news boy., 1896-06-06

BEAUTY marred by bad complexion may
be restored by Glenn's Sulphur Soap.
Hills Hair and Whisker Dye, 50 cents.
The news boy., 1896-06-06
Tho CITY Hospital Wreck,

The damage to the city hospital is
very serious. Division NJ is complete
ly demolished. The west end of Divi-
sion No. 0 is blown out. Division No.
10 is completely destroyed. The south
east corner of the west wing Is torn
out. The new erysipelas ward, under
construction, was razed to the ground.
The dead house and the crematory
were completely destroyed. Division
4 is wrecked. The third story of the
east wing at the southeast corner of
the building is blown in. The amphi-
theater is badly damaged, as is also the
surgical ward.
The news boy., 1896-06-06

Books are the immortal sons deifying
their sres.-Plato.
The news boy., 1896-06-06

A barge belonging TO the Hunting
ton Towboat Co., loaded with iron, ly-
ing above the bridge, is reported to
have been sunk some distance below
the bridge.
During the earlier part of the storm
one of the sand barges from above
the bridge was seen floating down
with wagon and team standing on it.
on THE LEvEE.
The damage on land along the river
front was almost as great as on the
river, If not more SO. Buildings were
demolished. roofs blow of, trains over
turned, mercantile stocks damaged by
rain, railroad trains blockaded, and
all wires down in the streets.
The view across the river shows q
scene of utter disolaticn which &C.
centuates the evidences Of the disaster
on this side.
The news boy., 1896-06-06

PIso's Cure is q wonderful Cough medi-
Rialre Aves.. BrooI,lvn' n. Y"Oct' 56' ,oI n'
The news boy., 1896-06-06

For they conquer who believe they can.--
Virgil.
The news boy., 1896-06-06
pamare at the Poorhouse.

The poorhouse, which is situated at
the extreme southwestern limit of the
city, suffered severely. The entire
roof of the female pauper building
was torn off and flung hundreds of
yards away. The front porch of the
center building was utterly demol-
ished, the large posts being twisted
away from the walls. The main dam
age done at the big institution, how
ever, was caused by the destruction of
the new tower which stood upon the
top of the central building.
The news boy., 1896-06-06

WHAT is dishonesty got vanishes In
profigacy.-Cicero.
The news boy., 1896-06-06

1MpossrBLE--it is not good French.-Na-
poleon.
The news boy., 1896-06-06
A Night of Terror.

Thursday night there was rage Of
terror in the destroyed district Thou
sands had been unsble to find new
homes or shelter. When night fell
they were forced to sleep in partially
demolished houses They crouched in
corners and underneath dropping
caves. All night long the rain-soa ked
buildings slid and crumbled.
The intense darkness made the raw.
aged districts the prey of thieves. At
midnight the measured tramp of the
militia was in the streets. aud with
them came at least one phsse ~ sseur.
tty, II
The news boy., 1896-06-06
In the SuburS.l

The various suburbs, particularly 10
the south western portion of the city,
suffered severely.
There was great deal of damage at
Glendale and Maplcwood.
The lodge hall at Benton is minus a
roof.
At Sutton four freight cars were
blown onto the outbound main track.
The depot was moved ten or twelve
feet onto the same track.
At Underwood several residences
and the Methodist church were
wrecked.
The news boy., 1896-06-06

the wires Of the Western Union and
Postal Telegraph companies, the Bell
Telephone company, the Telegraph
Fire Alarm company and the Electric
Light company, was almost n total
wreck. Hundreds of the poles sup
porting the wires were broken short
off, while the wires everywhere were
tangled and broken by flying debris.
The news boy., 1896-06-06

1fyou accept a substitute,
you must not fuss because
its not as good as genuine
HIRES Rootbeer.
Made only bv The Charles z. Hires Co, Philadelphia.
4 2sc. package makes gallons. Sold every where.
The news boy., 1896-06-06

What was Lafayette park is simply
q wilderness, and not more than a
dozen trees still raise their heads sky
ward. The others lie fat, many hav-
ing been torn right out by the roots,
while others were snapped of like pipe
stems. The buildings in the park are
destroyed. and the statuary is ruined.
Trees that have withstood the storms
of years are gone. and desolation holds
sway.
The news boy., 1896-06-06

From reports received at the Office ot
Coroner Wait the estimate is made that
the immediate death list in the city
will aggregate at least $50, and there
are many injured who can not possibly
survive.
The list of identified dead up to noon
was 80, and 25 unidentified corpses re.
mained at the morgue.
The news boy., 1896-06-06
A Ruined Power Plant.

The ruin of the Union Depot Rail.
road Co.'S power.house and car shed,
at jefferson and Geyer, is complete.
The great machinery is twisted and
bent out Of shape. The walls are all
torn down, together with a 2oo-foot
smokestack. A large number of cars
in the car shed were crushed, and the
Office was demolished. Three employees
were caught in the ruin, but escaped
with broken bones.
The news boy., 1896-06-06
The Union Club House a Ruin.

The magnificent Union club is
complete ruin. This building, COM
pleted but little over n year ago, was
the meeting place of the elite of Sout tn
st. Louis society. 1t was an architec-
tural gem.
The news boy., 1896-06-06
hooded with Newspaper Correspond
ents,

NODDED With Newspaper correspond
ents.
StHLouis is flooded with newspaper
correspondents. Four hundred news
paper representatives have sent out
hundreds Of thousands of words de-
scriptive of the storms work.
In this wax the wild rumors of
Wednesday night are being contra
dicted. Thursda& morning, from New
York to San Francisco, people read
that all St. Louis hal been laid low;
that the Exposition and convention
auditorium We're wiped out Now
they are learning the truth and that
Is bad enough.
The news boy., 1896-06-06

Thirty-fve boats, including steam
packets, excursion, ferry, tow and
other river craft, were wrecked or sunk.
The total loss is roughly computed at
100000.
Comptroller Sturgeon says that the
damage to buildings of city institutions
Is about S600,O0U.
The news boy., 1896-06-06
The Chamber Of Commerce Roof.

The roof of the Chamber of Com
merce building was ripped from its
fastenings and whipped about like a
rag in the wind. Great sheets of tin
were hurled up in the air and twisted
into shapeless masses. There was not
square foot of roof left smooth and
when the storm was over the roofing
was lying on the four streets sur
rounding the building.
The news boy., 1896-06-06
Panic Mt the Jail,

The woman's corner of the Jail was
blown down and bedlam turned loose.
The first known of the storm was the
violent shaking of the building. which
is one of the strongest and safest in
stitutions in the city. There came
near being dangerous mutiny among
the prisoners, but strong force of
police ubdued the prisoners and quieted
them down.
The news boy., 1896-06-06
Eleetrle system RuIned.

After the storm had passed the cleo
tFie wire aystsm q the eisz, including
The news boy., 1896-06-06
TURNED UPSIDE DOW,

The Dolphin No. ?, belonging to the
Dolphin Transportation Co., was
moored at the foot of car street. She
was turned upside down and sunk in
midstream, nearly opposite the foot of
Olive street. The boat swung against
one OF the piers of the bridge, and
some of the members of the crew,
including the chambermaid, got off
on a projection of the pier and were
afterward rescued by one of the tugs.
The morning times., 1896-05-17

play of the costume variety. The new
piece ls 10 be completeds by August Sir
Henry Irving Is understood to POSSESS a
''Dante' draWa by Mr.. Calmour, while Mr..
Alexander has one OF his plays dealing with
his fayorite Elizbe THAN period.
Marie Bates, who has made the hit of the
New York season as Mrs. Murphy in "Chin-
nie Fadden, is not stranger To the stage
though she is to this generation in 1876
sue was member OF w aiiack s, Chanfrau's s
and John. E. o wen sconipanies, and in 1878
played Topsy, in Germany and England
she played Abigail Prue in The County
Fair TOR five seasons in the West.
Charles K Harris, composer OF "A ftcr
the Bal,' mas been sued for $1,000 dam
ages by Thomas sullivan, a Milwaukee
newspaper man. Sullivan while cycling
was run down by Harris, who was driving
u team OF horse S. aud wheel and rider were
: badly sma shed. Harris has offered 10 settle
with sou, but the cycllst says that would
not repair his wheel, not TO mention himself.
AttaIie Claire, who once obtained noto-
riety through Lillian RGsselrs jealousy. is
coming back to Tia stage. Russell would
not permit Miss Claife TO receive flowers
sent across the footifghts TO her. Her
sweetheart now her husband, bought
handsome baskets full, rented a store across
the way from the theatcr and displa we'd
them there with this sign: ITO Miss AttaIic
Claire who is playing III La Cigale' across
the street,
Punch Wheeler writes to his friend Bliff
Hall as follows: Il wrote a play for
Georgia Emery last week W hle she waited.
Il had only thirty minutes dialogue, but
it was so funny that we left an hour and a
half for laughs. Sunday night we tried
it at Kiser, nobody laugned, and the show
was over at a quarter TO nine. Kiser is a
town on the Chinese Central. hich runs
between Waukegan ana SWitZer. II CON
meets with the Evanston street sw eeper. ;ls
the elevated will not be finished until
July" '''
Something startling, even in this day of
md liSTl M
OF monstrous criminai : in real IRE is
promised in ''strangled on Sunday a Ia lie
OF the tenements, the new melodram mic DrO
duction in preparation for next season
and of which Steve BEodie and Scott
Marble are the colaborators. saws the
Press Agent. No doubt! The title "a n
whole sensation in itself, and the schoj-
Edgar L. Davenport is pIa wing With
Aubrey Boucicault and Sadie M5rtinot
in Philadelphia.
The morning times., 1896-05-17
FAyORS vIvISECTIOS
Resolutions Adopted by the A mertcan
Medical Associa tion at Atlanta.

-heuicai association at A tlanta
In consideration OF the interest in the
vlvisection question in the District, the
Following resolutions adopted by the Amer
ican Medical Association at Atlanta. Ga.
May q, 1896, are Interesting
Whereas the members OF the American
Medical Association recognize the fact
that the development OF sciutiric Eedi-
cine has resulted largely from experiments
upon the lower animals; and
Whereas anesthetics are habtuaIly ad-
mnistered to animals subjected to main
ful experiments: aud
Whereas restrictive legislation is, in
our opinion, unnecessary and opposed to
the continued progress of medical science:
and
Whereas it is an Unjust reflection upon
the humanity OF those engaged in amin al
experiments TO enact laws requiring them
to use anesthetics and appointing inspec-
tors 60 see that they do so; and
whereas far more necessary paiu is con-
stantly being inflicted upon the lower
animals For sport aud for game than in
biologic and pathologic laboratories; and
whereas no evidence has been present ed
by those who advocate restrictive legisla-
tion showing that abuses exist in the Dis
trict OF Columbia, and
whereas, results OF great practical i'm
portance have been obtained by experiments
ment laboratories inthe District of ColuIr bia
Therefore be it
Resolved That the American Medical
Association earnestly protests against the
passage of Senate bin No. 1852, entitled
"A bill for the further prevention of cru
city 10 animals in the District Ofs NOlumbia, -
or any modification of this bill unless it
shall first be shown by an impartial invcsti-
cation that cruel and unnecessary cx-
perimcnts are being performed in the biz
trCt OF Columbia, and that existing laws
do not provide suitable punishment for cru
city TO the domestic animals.
Resolved, That copies of these resolutions
attestcd by the signatures of the president
of the American Medical Association and
OF its committee appointed to draft these
resolutions, be sent to the chairman OF
the committees on the District OF Columbia
of the House of Representatives and Senate
of the United States.
Signed: Beverly Cole Nj. D., San Fran
cisco. president American Medical Associa-
tion Nicholas Sem, NJ. D., Chicago prcs-
dent-elect American Medical Association;
William Oser. NJ. D., Baltimore; ] Nc
Fadden CASTOR, ". D., Atlanta; George NJ
Gould, NJ. D.. Philadelphia; Donald Mclean,
NJ. D., Detroit
The morning times., 1896-05-17
Murat's Ambition.

Napoleon had frequently entoined his
brother-in-law TO enter the CITY (Madridl
recruit his supplies and give his troops a
rest; but with theseinjunctions he had given
strict commands TO allay any fears in the
court. These instructions had not con-
tempiated the revolution of Aranjuez, and
every condition was changed Murat would
have been wise if he had disobeyed the
letter or his orders; but he did not, for new
circumstances breed new ideas, and within
tWenly-rour hours he had made up his mind
Here was a new kingdom; the other men of
the family-Louis, jerome and Joseph-all
mad crowns; the grand 4duchy of Berg was
very well, but kingdom was better, and he
might secure that of Spain himself For
This end he must throw F ferdinand alto
gether into theshade, while placing the glory
and power of France in the most brilliant
llumination.-Ce entury
The morning times., 1896-05-17
Wanted His Moneys Worth.

The robust-loOking old farmer had for
The first time travelled on Il train with
a dining. car He had re ad about the high
prices for train meals, so when he sat down
at the table he ordered some bread and
butter and cup of coffee. The waiter
looked at him and whistled sCftly. After
the robust farmer had concluded his slim
repast ticket for 81 was handed him.
Great Scott! Do you charge a dollar
for what little l eat?" be asked.
Yes, sab; one dollar is the price of d c
meal, no matter what you ordah.''
What did you charge that man there?''
demande d the farmer, pointing TO aman who
was eating heartily
Zone doliah, sah.''
wen, bring me everything on the bill
OF rare said the farmer as he sat down,
tucked the napkin under his chin and
loosened the top button of his trousers =
Louisville Courer-J Journal.
The morning times., 1896-05-17
DRAMATIC NOTES.

"The Rivals played Chicago yesterday
Oscar Hammerstein is just fifty years old
=. H. sothern played in PhilaC elphia last
week.
Pete Daley got an occasional roast in the
West
Congressman Miner and bride are in
Boston.
st. Paul win have a new theater for
next year.
Georgia Cayvan has gone back to the
other side.
Mark Smith is playing in summer opera in
the West.
John Rogers is 10 star Manic Gilroy next
year. Why?
The Matchmaker was not Il success
IN London.
Juliette Gordon is in private life Mrs.
T. f. Pond.
James Thornton will lecture on tempcr-
ance next year.
Burr Mcintosh is cycling through the
Blue Grass region.
Paul Cazeneuve, for many years with Sal
favor In London.
The Pi Eta Society of Harvariis to bavaa
theater Of its own.
Daunont, Bernhardt's leading man. cones
from the peasantry.
How does Lane de Pnngy strike you for
a Soubrette's name?
"a Boy Wanted" is the latest ont nut of
Ba ge-Cheek Blaney
Amelia Summerville is locking for n
next season enga cement.
When an actor is fined In Berlin. the far
felt goes to the Actors Fund.
The Russian Imperial Orchestra comes
over from Baltimore this noon
Madelaine Shirleyis over from England
tossing on the Manhattan roofs.
There are still many good attractions
travelling. This week Rhea is in Dem
yer; saIylni in Boston; Sothern in Phil
The morning times., 1896-05-17
NO CALF THERE.
The Boy Knew What to Expect if
He Returned.
Detroit Free Press

The boy was starting out in the world
to make a living, and possibly name for
himself. His father had given him some
money and a great deal nf advice. He had "a
situation in prospect, ana as he had never
taken kindly TO farm work, 1t looked like
a good opportunity for him.
Thurs one thing | wanter say ter ye,"
the old man said as lie handed the young
ster his luggage out of the spring wagon
at the station, ''an' l want yer to under
stan thet l say it in all kindness. Yere
goin' away from home weth purity good
prospecks.''
Yes, dad
An at the same time ye're goiu' ter
move inter the ueighborhood o the wicked
whur yer foots liable ter slip any minute" "
Yes ad.''
wal, whut l wanter say is les this:
Homes goin' ter stay right here whur We
kin alluS turn to it. But times hez been
mighty hard lately an this farm never
want no great shakes nohow."
II know it dad
so ye might ez well understan thet
eff ye come back cause We wanter see the
folks ag'in yen git yer wish, but eff ye
come back lookin fur fatted calf ye're
powerful likely ter git disappointed"
The morning times., 1896-05-17

A 7 TIE cad or season the thought OF
E gossip is always glib about the pros
peouVc plans OF the next season. New
! plays. new stars, new theaters, ali
beautifully wrought out On paper and
ih majority OF cases posse sSing a
foundation in air as the castles in Spain.
-NeaTlN every successful leading man has an-
nounCcd his intention of starring. nnd
haIf the leading women have the same
bulicuh posted. II third of the enter
pflses announced take shape and a half OF
iheSe succeed next year will furnish a
w"hdroHSiy successful season. Fron.anopg
the notsam and Jetsam there comes.
The morning times., 1896-05-17
STAG E-STRUCK DOG.
He Joined the Profession and Is Now
an 4 Actor

an Actor.
There is dog pla wing part in theater
in New York that has won his way to a
recognized place in the compa aDyandsecureti
a position for himself in spite of many re-
Bluffs. He was ''stage struck
This dog is called Spot and he comes
on every night at the head of the pack of
English fox hounds.
He joined the company when he was on
the road, taking his place in the pack as if
he belonged there. The manager decided
to lose" him at the first opportunity
He was accordingly left behind when the
train bearing the company pulled out for the
next stand. But he turned up again within
two days aud was so persistent and good
natured that he was permitted to go upon
the stage again.
Everyeffort get rid Of him was failure
and finally he was welcomed into the com
pany and given position The manager
called him Spot aud he socn distinguis he'd
himself from the fox hounds by his good
manners.