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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-05-28

ing rain among masses Of tangled live
wires to the scene of the blaze.
In many instances the engines We're
brought in a round about way only to
lind the water plugs useless when the
fire was reached. The rain helped ma
teriauy to quench the fires and at mid
night all the fires which had broke out
early ia the evening were reported out,
or under control Firemen patroued
the city with lanterns all day
Laid out on Impoverished slabs, com
posed of coffin boxes at the morgue this
morning We're more than twenty five
begrimmed and mutilated bodies. Coro-
ner Waite remained in charge during
the night and he had a corps Of extra
assistants who We're sOrely taxed to
find accommodation for the bodies.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-05-28

Lists Of Dead and Injured Only
Partially Made Up.
The Storm Destructive at 9th
er Points.


St. Louis. May -s--.IWo hunareo iiN Fl
snuned out ia this city. as many more
In East ST. Louis, property destroyed
in va1l1e running ND into millions, is
~. s-4l, dow ~,e aTs7,
---7
1896.
This is g. conservative estimate. No
-..,-,1.
kuled in the tornado that swept TINS
vicinity Yesterday afternoon can be
.,.+- 4+. e.,,++ .s+ ro,,is Is
inferred Wlth tHe oo-le7 o. enc
East ST. Louis is a gigantic cemetery,
-r.- ,.,,s7,7f,,-s ~ tba+
city are scores buried whose poiieS
win not be brought to light for many
ssvs rarbaDs never
I'LL, ,,,os+ 7fsastro,ls storm. ever
--,,,,,+.--,- ,,,s+,-z- Tho
,.-.--.
storm ana H11-e o''ii'''7 -
and northern portions Of the CITY saws
along the river front. where the dam
ara cannot be estimated. nor viii 1T
,--s. 7,s l--,ov--, inst how many gave up
4,.~s. 7f,.s- i,, tho waters of +be afississ-
7.- ,-,,s
1ppl WlieH 1i-9 ~ 'i'
tore an the boats in the hafpof from
their moorings- The channel is fun of
vrreclzage
south ST T.o,,ie the storm spent
I'D fo~0a Am the v-av from Papin
e+ras+ "A C-sronaale+ If rut 4 stamp on
the face of the city that viii not be
efraoad for wears. Big. strong build
fngs fen before the wind like houses
,,-s.7s cf cards
r7roro whore II entered the citv out
81, +7,a so,,trv-as+err suburbs to where
e. 1ae+ sor,evvl,ere near the Fads bridge
+bara Is a wide path of ruins. Fac
+o--v after factory went down. and piles
Of bricks and timbers mark the spots
81 which they stood. Dwellings were
-,folra7 nm and thrown ia every direc-
rfon. Business houses were hattened.
There was no chance for the escape
az 4ba occuDants The ruins covered
rr,,f4s5 s75 r,aDeIs5 boaias tbat will
not be uncovered until a systematic
search is made Thousands of fani-
lies in South St. Louis are homeless.
nraotfcauv- and the TEMPORARY hospi-
tails shelter scores and hundreds
Farlv in the storm the plant of the
T.ac1a5a Cas- cornnanv at F7ourtean+,
and Pop1ar streets. was DESTROYED and
"a large norton Of the central part of
the citv was cut orr from its gas sup
Div. This affected the newspaper Of
dees severely. I'm the Republic office
no gas could be obtained to carry on
the engines or machinery.
The storm was circular. The day had
been very hot with clouds i'll the west
and no wind.
About O'Clock the nassing of the
clouds. one upon the otheron the west
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-05-28

Destruction of Rolling Mills at Ian
caster. Pa.

Lancaster, Pa, May 28-Columbia
was struck by a cylone at noon today
and the Columbia rolling mill razed to
the ground. The ruins are on fire; one
man reported killed
Carlisle, Pa. May 2S.-A heavy storm
passed over this city today. Lightning
struck a trolley car while running in
the central part of the town Mrs.
florence Stotler and daughter of Ha-
gerstown, Pa, were badly burned.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-05-28
FUNNY BRITISH BLUNDER.
Got It that the Steamship st. Louis
was Lost.

London, May 28.-The blundering of
which the English newspaper man is
capable was illustrated today. In
some manner not explained. but which
is being investigated by those interest
ed. the news was circulated here to-
day on newspaper placards that the
Steamer St. Louis" was wrecked and
a thousand lives lost"
This startling announcement, evi-
IDENTIFY q British cOntortion of the tor
nado at St. Louis, spread throughout
the city and caused much excitement
on the stock exchange and elsewhere
until it was officially denied.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-05-28
Railroad superintenden Hurt.

East St. Louis. H., May 2S.-T. E
Williams, assistant superintendent of
the St Louis & East St Louis Railway
company was very seriously injured
internally, severely bruised about the
body, his right arm broken and the
cords of his left arm so seriously in
jured that there is a possibility of his
losing the nea Of II
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-05-28
left standing IN the latter portion the

left standing. In the latter portion the
loss Of life is terrible.
Scarcely any one family seems to
have escaped without some member be
ing killed while in many instances
whole households We're wiped out OF
existence. A conservative estimate of
the dead is placed at $50.
The Catholic church of St. John of
Nepomuk, at the corner of Twelfth ana
Southard streets, was razed to the
ground, except the front which stands
like a tower, all the side and back walls
being completely DESTROYED.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-05-28
LATEST DEATH LIST.
It is Believed Those Who Perished
Number 500.

st. Louis. May 2s.-st- Louis is dazed
by the enormity Of last nights ealam-
ity and it viii be days before the total
loss of life will be known.
The estimates of the number of killed
vary from 200 to 500, with the belief
general that the latter figures are the
nearest correct.
Coroner Waite at u o'clock said that
the death list in St Louis proper would
easily reach 200, and in East St Louis
it would be perhaps as large.
At police headquarters the dead in
st. Louis were estimated at 300 and in
East St. Louis at 200
The property loss is enormous, the
estimates ranging from 100000 900 to
$50 OOO. GOO.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-05-28
AT MERcY OF FTRF.
Fires Broke Out All Over the City
At the Morgue.

St. Louis, May 28.-The cyclone left
St. Louis at the mercy of the flames.
within a few minutes after the cyclone
had spent its furry, fire broke out all
over the city Alarms We're sounded.
but in most cases they We're sounded in
vain. as the fire engine houses could not
be communicated with. And even when
the alarm was given, the fire apparatus
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-05-28
BUSINESS PART RAzED.
East st. Louis Central Portion Al
most Swept Away.

St Louis. May 28.-In comparison to
its size the fatalities and losses suffer
ed in East St Louis greatly exceed
those on this side Of the river. The
larger part of the central portion Of
that city is razed to the ground while
on the fats along the river bank to the
north Of the Eads bridge not q house is
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-05-28
Fired Morrow,s Stabla.

Some one set fire to Frank Morrow s
stable at 924 Monroe street just before
noon today. The fire was started in the
hay loft and had gained considerable
headway when it was discovered. The
building was saved by the prompt act
ion Of the fire department, but over 500
worth Of damage was done. There We're
no horses in the barn.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-05-28

the morgue is taxed to the utmost to
accommodate the large number of dead
bodies that are being brought in from
every section of the devastated district.
WIDTH OF STORMS PATH.
Judging from the reports Of the great
est damage done the path Of the storm
was on an average Of ten to twelve
blocks in width. The worst damage
est damage done the path Of the storm
wide, extending eastward from Grand
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-05-28
Foreclosing on Old Mortgape.

DR.. E c. Lewis has begun foreclOs-
ure proceedings in the district court
on a mortgage of $500 given March I,
1887. to the National Loan q Trust
company by Eliza J. Kirk ct al In
terest from March 1, 1895, is asked
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-05-28

Quincy, Ill, May 2S-During the
storm last night the ferry boat Frank
Sherman was blown against the Mis-
souri, shore a short distance below her
regular landing. Captain John Nus
tleby died of heart disease. The crew
eScaped
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-05-28

James H Peckham took Judgment
by default in the district court todav
against S. SprOat for s605.45 on a prom
issory note.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-05-28
s REFRIGERATOR AND GUTTER COnPANY's BUILDINGS
KEEPING IT UP.
Cyclone This Morning Kills a Mum
Der Of People at Kewanee, Ills.

Kawanee. III. May ga terrific wind
and electric storm passed through this
section early this morning. doing great
damage to buildings and stock. One
dwelling a mile north of town was com
pleteIy shattered and several people are
reported killed
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-05-28
ELECTS M'ENERY.
Louisiana Legislature Names a Sue
cessor to Blanchard.

Baton Rouge, La. May 28-Ex-Gov.
S. D. AIcEnery has been elected United
States senator. NIcEnery got IS votes;
Denegre, "a
The Democratic caucus which lasted
until midnight last night. nominated
NIcEnery. Blanchard, Price and Black
well Withdrawing in his favor, thus
leaving the contest between McEnery
and Denegre, the candidate of the COM
bination consisting of Republicans,P Pop
ulists and Citizens, league.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-05-28

Part of the Eads Bridge Is Car
ried Away,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-05-28

The top of Geo. Stansheld's new soda
fountain has been put on. This is one OF
the finest soda fountains in the city.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-05-28

I'm the River Except One and
Many Are Drowned.
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Continued On Second and Third dPagesI
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-05-28
MORBOFW W0B
Cyclone Passes Eastward in
Southern Illinois.
Kills S6 People at New Baden
Near Centralia.
Fifty Perish in Clinton, Wash
ingtOn and Jefferson Co.'s.
NEW MADRID STRUCK.
Seven People Killed There and
Thirty Injured.
Disaster in Dozen Other
Places.
Seven People Killed There and
Thirty Injured.

Disaster in Dozen Other
Places.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-05-28

Of the City, Destroying Many
Large Buildings.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-05-28
AWFUL RUIN

AWFUL QUlU.
st. Louis Swept By a Fearful
Cyclone.
Over Four Hundred People Lose
Their Lives,
While a Thousand More Are
Seriously Injured.
STORM BROKE AT 5:15
Last Evening, and Passed
Through the Heart
Of the City, Destroying Many
Large Buildings.
ALLSTEAMBOATSSU SUNK
I'm the River Except One and
Many Are Drowned.
Part Of the Eads Bridge Is Car
ried Away,
STOPPING ALLTRAFFIC
Lists of Dead and Injured Only
Partially Made Up.
The Storm Destructive at 9th
er Points.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-05-28

ALLsTEAMBOATS SUNK
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1896-07-15

The members of the state board of ar
bitraticn are in Cleveland this week
looking after the causes of the labor
troubles to try and bring about a settle
ment and try and locate the responsible
ty. We are unable to see of what par
ticular benefit the labOrs of such COM
mittee would amount to. The managers
Of the Brown Hosting Co, have said that
they would not recognize a union
among their men so far as entertaining
a committee from any department. Now
this is the right of the company so to dc
and what can the board of arbitration
expect to accomplish?
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1896-07-15

We had q few boilers at st. Louis and
prominent ones in our party ranks, but
not quite so many as the democrats had
at Chicago. Two hundred and sixty de-
clined to participate in further proceed
ings after the nomination Of Bryan. A
large number have signifed their inten-
tiOns of voting for Mckinley, but
whether they will stand Icy their declara-
tiOns remains to be seen. The proceed
ings of the convention at Chicago last
week was very nearly repetition of
what occurred at Charleston, S. c., in
1860 when the national democratic con-
ventiOn convened there. Stephen A.
Douglas, of Illinois, was the most prOmi
nent candidate, but it was evident from
the time order was called that the
southern wing of the party would not
affiliate longer with what they termed
the northern dough faces, so they then
and there left the convention and at a
subsequent meeting placed in nomina-
tiOn j. c. Breckinridge, of Kentucky,
who was then vice president of the
United States, but in entire sympathy
with the prO-slavery element of the
south.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1896-07-15

The democrats have selected a young
man this time as their standard bearer
for president. Personally Mr.. Bryan has
a very clean record, hence will doubtless
carry as many electoral votes as any one
the party could have nominated. There
was terrible fight on hand from begin
ming to finish, as one hundred and sixty
delegates declined to vote and with that
number of dissenters their influence
with their constituents will doubtless be
felt at the polls. Senator Hill will have
a great deal to do with controlling votes
in the east and is one of the men who al
ways improves an opportunity to retail
ate. The nominee was thirty, six years
of age March 10 and is the youngest man
ever nominated for president.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1896-07-15
The DelineatOr.

The July number is called the summer
number and is remarkable on account of
several new departures. Firstand fore
mOstis the addition of fOursupurb colOred
plates, three devoted to ladies' misses and
children's fashions, andone to Millinery
and its accessories. The regular millinery
department is also materially enlarged
and improved. The magazine has been
given handsome new cover; its make
up is changed and it is printed on finer
paper than hitherto. Another innovation
is the first half of love story by Julia
Magruder.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1896-07-15
Inst WHAT'S Needed

Exclaims thousands Of people who
have taken Hoods Sarsaparilla at this
season of the year, and who have noted
the success of the medicine in giving
them relief from that tired feeling, wan
ing appetite and state of extreme ex-
haustiOn after close confinement Of a
long winter season. the busy time at
tendant upon large and pressing bust
ness during the the spring months and
with vacation time yet some weeks dis
tance. 1t is then that the building-up
powers of Hoods Sarsaparilla are fully
appreciated. It seems perfectly adapted
to overcome that prOstratiOn caused by
change of season, climate or life, and
while it tones and sustains the system,
it purifes and vitalizes the blood.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1896-07-15

COtell the alleged murder of the two
members of the Stone family near Akron
was found guilty last week. Through the
influence of shrewd detectives COtell
made a confession which was admitted
as evidence in court. There appears to
be some doubt now as to the sincerity
of the confession. We are inclined
to think that officers should be prohibited
by law from attempting to extract con.
fessions from persons restrained from
their liberty and none but voluntary
ones should be admitted in court.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1896-07-15

State Of Ohio VS.. Vim. Shaw. Petit
larcency. Plead guilty. Sentenced to
Boys Industrial School, Lancaster.
Mary E. Fisher appointed administra-
trix of estate of Caroline Fisher, late of
Elyria.
Will of Wesley Stevens, late of North
Ridgeville, admitted to probate.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1896-07-15

Great preparations are being made by
the citizens of Cleveland to celebrate the
centennial year. Northern Ohlo' the
state and even the United States are
proud of what may we'll be termed city
of progress. Cleveland always stands
ready to loan helping hand to her
sister cities in time of need and is what
might be termed an up to date city, We
wish them all the success in the world.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1896-07-15

By the report Of the state auditor 1t
will be seen that very small per cent
of the saloon keepers have discontinued
trade on account of the increase OF the
Dow tax. At all events if any have gone
out of trade enough new ones have fell
into line to keep the number intact,
which indicates that there is still a llV-
ing profit in the business.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1896-07-15
A delegation of ladies from Cleveland
will visit Mrs. Mckinley this week.
Game Laws for 1895,

Quail may be shot only from November
10 to December 10 inclusive; prairie
chicken, rabbits and squirrels, from Sep
tember Il, to December 10; woOdcOck
from July 4 to November Is; rail, snipe,
killdeer, plOver, cOot, mudhens and duck
from September Ito April 10. Owners or
tenants Of lands may kill rabbits or
squirrels any time when found injuring
grain, fruit trees or vegetables.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1896-07-15

The great political campaign VIII
doubtless open about September l.
There is to be president and vice-presi-
dent elected and the members Of the low
er house of congress whose term will ex-
pires March A, 1899. The battle is likely
to be an aggressive one on both Sides IN
the southern states there is likely 10 %
little change; it is democratic and like
" to remain so. On account OF the
money question there is no telling yet
how MANY of northern states may go.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1896-07-15
Specimen Cases.

S. H. Clifford, New Cassel, Wis, was
troubled with neuralgia and rheuma-
tism, his stomach was disordered, his
liver was affected to an alarming de-
gree, appetite fell away, and he was
terribly reduced in flesh and strength,
Three bottle of Electric Bltters cured
him.
Edward Shepherd, Harrisburg, ILL.,,
had a running sore on his leg Of eight
years. standing. Used three bottles of
Electric Bitters and seven boxes of
Bucklen's Arnica Salve, and his leg is
sound and well. John Speaker, Ca
tawba, o., had five large fever sores on
his leg, doctors said he was incurable.
One bottle of Electric Bittecs and one
box Bucklen's Arnica Salve cured him
entirely. Sold by W. F. Near & Co..
druggists. 3
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1896-07-15
Customer want aremedy for catarrl

Customer want aremedy for catarrh.
Drug Clerk-All right sir. Here's a
blood tonic that is advertised to build up
the constitution.
Customer Young man, do you think
Pm going to dose myself with blood
tonic for months, just on the chance of it
doing me some good? Not much! want
immediate relief; besides, catarrh is q
local affection and no tonic or blood pur
ifier ever made, can cure it. Here's SO
cents. Let me have Ely's Cream Balm.
It's the only thing | know Of to cure an
attack Of catarrh.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1896-07-15

At the close Of the spring term OF
court in the several counties in the state
it is expected that the prisoners received
at the penitentiary will increase the
number to higher mark than ever be-
fore. This is pointer that crime is on
the increase.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1896-07-15

The standard bearers of the democrat
ic ticket are a queer combination in
many respects. Mr.. Bryan has Just
reached his majority to become eligible
to take the seat if he should be elected,
and Mr.. Sewell is not politician but a
business man. How the masses Of the
narty will take to the extreme cOmbina-
tiop will be watched with a great deal Of
intarnst.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1896-07-15
Settled.

Mr.. L. F. Korth, editor, Springfield, o.,
Alder, says; lightning Hot Drops is a
splendid remedy for cuts, burns, bruises,
scalds, etc. 1t is also most valuable in
summer ills of all kinds, relieving and
curing acute stomach and bowel troubles
Of almost every description, and we
heartily recommend it," j. W. HOugh
ton.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1896-07-15
A Household Treasure.

D. w. Fuller, of Canaiohsrrie, N. Y,
says that he always keeps DR.. Kings
New Discovery in the house and his
family has always found the very best
results follow its use; that he would
not be without it, if procurable. GA.
Dykeman, druggist, Cattskill, N. Y,
says that Dr.. Kings New Discovery is
undoubtedly the best cough remedy
that he has used it in his family for
eight years, and it has never failed to
do all that is claimed for it. Why not
try remedy SO long tri, d and tested.
Trial bottles free at w. e. Near q COS
drug store. Regular size SOC and 81. 3
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1896-07-15
Flour.

Mr.. G. C. Breckenridge, Of 628 Fifth
ST., Louisville, KY, says: Being a sui
ferer from severe cramps, tried Light
ming Hot Drops which gave instantane-
GUS relief regard it as most valuable
remedy, and most heartily recommend
it," ]. W. HoughtOn.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1896-07-15

To improve the appetite, restore
healthy action to the bowels, promote
digestion, and regulate all the bodily
functions, Ayers pills are the best. As
mild but effective aperient, nopill isin
greater demand or more highly recon-
mended by the medical profession.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1896-07-15

The great strike Of the employees at the
Brown Hosting Co., in Cleveland, is
still in full blast. The men do not COM
plain of the wages, but they want to
compel the company to recognize
their union, which they decline to do
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1896-07-15

The following are the several amounts
of money in circulation per capita giving
the highest and lowest point reached
every ten years since January l, 1860;
1862, $1O.23; 1865, $2O.57; 1870, $lI5O;
1878, $17.32; 1885, $23.O2; 1886, $2l.S2;
1890. S22. 2.52; 1892, $24.44.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1896-07-15

President Cleveland was turned down
at Chicago last week. Grover will now
appreciate how it goes. His friends
turned others down in 1884 and 1892 to
place the ex-sheriff of Buffalo, N. Y, in
office.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1896-07-15

On and after July 1 and until further
notice will make a reduction in prices
for hOrseshOeing, of which l shall make
speciality, and guarantee all work.
Thanking you for past patronage and
asking continuance of same, l remain,
Yours truly,
90 +. f. MCKINNEY.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1896-07-15

The democratic convention evidently
forgot to pass resolution indorsing the
administration of President Cleveland
Grover is now completing his second
term and he had ought to be able to
serve his party better than at any other
time
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1896-07-15

Cleveland is soon to celebrate the one
hundredth anniversary of its foundation.
The observances are to be of many sorts
and to cover period extending from the
22nd of August to nearly the middle Of
Sentambpr.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1896-07-15

Word comes from all quarters that the
neatest and most satisfactory dye for COL
Oring the beard brown or black is Buck
ingham's dye for the whiskers.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1896-07-15

Mrs. George Swartz, Park Hotel,
Youngstown, Ohio, says: 81 used Light
ming Hot Drops for servere case Of
cramp, and while other remedies failed
to help me, Lightning Hot Drops afford
ed me relief. j. W. HOughton.