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The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1896-06-13

A TORPID liver has frequently succeeded
In convincing mar that he is fairly reeking
with craftsmanship and Independence
Washington Post.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1896-06-13

YES said the corufed philosopher, sit
is not SO difficult to get something for moth
ing, but when one gets it it is not worth tue
price. indianapolis Journal.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1896-06-13

SHE-"I wish you wouldn't smoke that
cigarette in my presence" He-'Then I'll
throw it away" ''Oh, ! didn't mean that"
Life.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1896-06-13

ICAESoT speak too highly of Piso's Cure
for ConsUmption.-MRs. FRANK MoBBs, 2l5
W. I'D ST., New York, Oct. %, 1894.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1896-06-13

the ground. where they are secured by
Re rs driven into the ground. these pegs
forming a perfect circle about the tree.
When the plants have secured Il hold
upon the strings and have GENE TO bios
soming, the effect viii he very pleasing
and attractive. Orange Judd Farmer.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1896-06-13

GENTLE HINT.-Charlie-"Dear auntie, l
congratulate you on your birthday, and
promise you not to lose the dollar. -
F~liegende Blaetter.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1896-06-13

LET Your literary compositions be kept
from the public eye for nine years at least.
Horace.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1896-06-13

FIRST BURGLAR-''Now mind yer. Bill, no
murder Second Burglar-"Why nOt!"
First Burglar-"lt's sich a reflection on yer
sanity. Truth.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1896-06-13

Lord. hear my lips. and not my heart
interrupted lips that purely plead
Allegiance to the better part:
Oh hear the word. and wait the deed,
As winds Will shake some wretched reed.
P~crcharcc 10 spare. ~perchance to kill,
My wavcring heart WIKI word AID will
Is shaken sill.
Then let my loyal liDs be heard
Above my hearts rebeliious cry.
u anything in me hath erred,
Il is my heart. tits rotI
Pass not my prayer and pledges by;
Ny patient lips shall ~st0aGfast sue.
That stubborn citadel subdue.
Ard make them true
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1896-06-13

When you get a good brood SOW keep
her as icng as she will bring a good lit
fer of pigs.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1896-06-13
= Cheering Suggestion.

With apple blossoms now the trees are
white,
But lovely woman squirms
To think that pretty soon they will be fun
of cankcr worms.
Each newborn day Is now a new delight.
A JOY, a glad surprise:
But soon the summer air will be alive
With swarms of flies.
Yet. what's the use of fretting now because
The summer viii be hot?
It's much more sensible TO take the good
OF What We've got.
So make the most Of life while il is fair,
And do not feSr or dread
tn" evils of the future. When they come
You may be dead.
-Somervil!e Journal
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1896-06-13
Comes

thIlth 4 better understanding OF the
w transient nature of the many phys
zeal ills. which vanish before proper eff
forts-gentle effOrts-pleasant efforts
rightly directed. There is comfort in
the knowledge. that so many forms CT
sickness are not due to any actual dis
ease. but simply to Il constipated condi-
ton of the system. which the pleasant
family laxative. Syrup of Figs. prompt
ly removes. That is why it is the only
remedy with millions of families. andis
everywhere esteemed so highly by all
who value good health. Its beneficial
effects are due to the fact, that it is the
on remedy which promotes internal
cleanliness without facilitating the
organs on which it acts. It is therefore
all important, in order to get its bene-
fetal effects. t. note when you pur-
chase. that you have the genuine arti-
Gle. which is manufactured by the Cali
fornia Fig Syrup Co. only and sold by
all reputable druggists.
If in the enjoyment OF good health.
and the system is regular. laXatives OF
other remedies are then not needed. If
afflicted with my actual disease, n
may be commended to the most skillful
physicians. but # in need of a laxative,
one should have the best. and with the
weil-informed everywhere. Syrup of
Figs stands highest and is most largely
used and gives most general satisfaction.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1896-01-02

A family by the name of Sweet living
at 3l2 East Fourth street is sadly in
need of aid. According to the mans
story, they we've burned out in Usage
county some weeks go'and came here
hoping to find work, but so far has fail.
ed in finding anything to do BE that
as it may, they are absolutely penpileSs
with insufficient clothing to keep them
warm Commissioner Fleming has sent
coal, but says the county can render only
temporary aid; but that they can be
taken care Of at the poor farm. This
the man does not want to do. He has
a team, aud is more than willing to
work.
If any one who reads this has any
thing to spare, either food or clothing,
or have any work to be done, we hope
they will help this unfortunate family.
Some of the COOL women Of the city
have done much in relieving temporary
distress, but there is such a drain on
the pockets Of charitable people that
their Willingness to do more is prevent
ed, from a lack of means.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1896-01-02
pER~tsNAL.
G. II. Williams and family spent the
holidays at their old nOme IN Mo.


C. II. Williams and family spent the
holidays at their old tlOne IN Mo.
Eddie Meyer is at home from the
State University, spending the holi-
days.
Mayor Vincent has lately returned
from An extended trip TO the eastern
cities.
Rev. Falconer. of the Universalist
church. will hold services at Haven
next Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Groves of Cease, Rice,
county, spent New Years with their
son Charles and his family IN this
city.
FraHk BOwser was in tie CITY yes.
terday, the first time tor weeks. He
is operating corn sheller in Rice
county.
Glen FairchiId and ". L. Brown,
two of Kingman counties leading
popu|ists were in the city awhile Mon.
day evening on their way east.
Isaac Ceilings, Il former resident of
this county, but row Of Crawford
county spent the holidays with his son
Wesley on west 9th st.
Tom Elbery, who will handle the
chain gang after next Tuesday has
moved to the CITY preparatory to tax
ing his office. He is living on west
Eighth street.
/. T. Bostic, of Partridge was a GA
zETTE visitor last Tuesday, while here
he ordered sent is his address for the
c ming year ihy ,i"Duli.an. Kansas
+ 4rmrr AMI liz i|rst,ials Gazette
Mrs. Ella Wsa hers the popular
clerk 1T Brown & BiQgers land and
loan Office will hold a position under
County Clerk YeaQer. She has been
on a months vacation in Indiana pre-
paratOry to making the Chsnge.
Ed. Murphy, clerk of Usage county,
spent holidays with Mr.. and Mrs Chas.
Mr.. Murphy ia brOther-ln-
law to Mr.. and Mrs. Mikesell, ard will
he remembered by our readers as the
soprano singer Of the Qnenemo Glee
.luD,
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1896-01-02

were issued by Judge FOatrOn during
the week.
John Sampson and Lottie Merrill,
both Of Clay township.
Frank I. Tucksr, OF Haven and Ida
Hood, Of Ninnescah township.
Ounce CoOns, and Louisa Stone
both of Huntsville township.
john Weller. and Martha FlOtman
both of Medora.
Bob Pepper, of Hutchinson and
Lenna HOdSOn, Scott Center.
Charles Reauh, OF EllanwoOd, and
Mable B. Brown, Of Hutchinson.
Lewis TOrensOn and Lillian Clepper
both Of Hutchinson.
Will E. johnson and Nellie Mays
OF Hutchinson.
Simpson WOwes, and Louisa Merkel
both Of Walnut township.
Ulery Alexander and Minnie Mey-
rick both of Hutchinson.
Tim p. Bailey, Hartford, S. D. and
Cucy Sprinkower, OF Sylvia.
Win. +. Mullins and Katie Jones
both Of Hutchinson.
Charles W. Newly and Cassie NJ.
Werner both of Hutchinson.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1896-01-02

The attraction al the opera house
next saturday evening will be Lincoln
j.. Carters great scenic melodrdm,
The Fast MAIL 1t has been one of
the greatrSt successes known to the
stage toi years 1t has story Of
thrilling interest, and the scenic and
other mechanical effects are SAID to be
marvellous. There lie a representation
OF an engine room on Mississippi
steamboat, with the furnaces under
the boilers in active peratiOn. A very
realistic train of cars shoots across the
stage, and the Niagara Falls scene is
one OF the most elaborate and daring
things every undertaken in the drama.
1t is described AZ u beautiful. vivid
and accurate representation Of tina;
stupendous mayYal of nature.
Ias ! Nell o.. are sh0Tn BY goodnight,
with rearing and plunging waters, and
and the mist that rises from the Seth
ing current. Ole Of tine most promi
nent OF the play features is the com.
plete freiget tram of tOurtain cars,
with illuminated Cat0OSe, drawn by
a practical locomotive. Tue play it's
self has thrilling situat Ons in abun.
dance plenty Of honor to tighten its
tone and give il an agreeable flavor
Seats are nOT on sale.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1896-01-02
ObllnRFY.

Mrs. Susan Am DLla, vile Of Ajax
ander DI1a, died az her home four
miles northwest OF Hutchinson, KIN.
sas, December 27th at one O'Clock,
a.. NJ.
The deceased was BORN near Wash.
ingson, Montgomery county Maryland,
D3cembe 23rd 1923.
She come to Reno county, Kansas in
April 1873.
MIS-. DIie will always be remem
bered for her quiet devotion to h3r
family and kind gentle manners tn al
her friends. The family hlYe the sin i
Cere sympthy of all their friends in
their sad adliction.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1896-01-02
The Rar EnnartnInmInt.

Mrs. anu Judge Marlin entertained
the members OF the bar of the district
last FIR day evening. A pleasant time
was enjayed by the many present.
Many tOasts were responded to after
which an original poem fitting the
OCCASION was read ny L. Z. Clark.
The tOasts were responded to by the
following gentlemen respectively:
The Lawyer" by leading a letter
ofregret from Judge Leslie, who was
unable to be present.
His Fee"-A. l.. Greene, of the
Newton bar.
Ills BaV Horse Case"-J. C. Ellis.
before The Jury''-C. Z. Branine
of the Newton bar.
How 1t lIappened"-H. White.
side.
las Others See IIim''-W. J. Nor.
gan.
HIS Character re. c. Clark.
AS A Farmer M. Hale.
my First Case"-J. W. Roberts.
HE Can Expect"-Judge Houk.
Listening TO the Note, Ewing
Stumm.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1896-01-02
1.-THE Fast Mail" Sat-
urday night. Jan. 4, at
opera house.


STERLING, Kans.. Dec GA time
long to be rene nbered by the fifty per-
sons that gathered at the home Of OF.
Barber to witness Rev. Morgan change
the name of Dora B lrber to that of Mrs.
Dora Nance, and the Christmas dinner
that was prepared for the occasion.
The turkey, cakes, pies and other ap-
petizing luXuries made 1t impossible to
know where to begin, or when to stop,
and also made US wish that Christmas
ard weddings would come Oftener. NJ.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1896-01-02
The DelIneatOr.

The January number of DelineatOr
is called the winter Holiday Number
The Fashion articles for The month
are timely and complete, covering the
entire field OF STYLES for Ladies, Misses
and Children, Millinery Lingerie,
Dress Goods and Trimmings. The
first Of u brief series of papers on The
Cafe of the Teeth, by a we'll known
New York dentist, will be found ex-
ceptiOnally valuable. Mrs. A. Il
L0ngstreet describes the Carving of
Meats, and in seasoaable Cookery I'm.
promptu Luncheon Menus receive at
tentiOn In Mrs. WitherspOon's Tea
Table Gossip are not some new Home
Made Holiday Gifts. The review of
Holiday Publications includes mentiO..
of many particularly intended for
yOunS readers. The novelties in
Knitting, Tatting, CIocheting and
Lace Making are illustrated and de-
scirbe1 The Delineator is the woman's
fayOrite magazine, and is Used by the
famous fashion publishers, The But
terick Publishing Co. (Limted), at to
II West Thirteenth Street, New York,
at the remarF ably low rate Of 81 % for
a years Subscription, or 10 cents per
copy.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1896-01-02
Two Heavy FniInrss.

Two OF HutchinsOn's large stores
llaye lately paid their last tribute to
the gold standard policy, II. W. Will
etts, furniture store and the American
clothing house. The latter was closed
last Monday morning and is in the
hands of the mortgages.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1896-01-02
The ATLANTIC Monthly

The Atlantic Monthly for January,
1876, will contain:
One of HawthOrne's Imprinted
Nute- Books, Nathan Hawthorne; Inc
Country OF the pointed Fires, Sarah
Orne Jewetl; The Johnson Club,
George BirkDeck Hill; A Farm in
Marine, Mary lIartwell UatherwOOd,
The Seats of the Mighty, XXYl.,
XXVII, Fllbert Parker; Cleopatra to
the Asp. Zohn b TaOb; The Children
of the Road, Josiah Flynt; The Awak-
ening. Marion COuthOuY Smith; Pirate
Gold, In Three Parts, PART One:
Discovery, H. j. Stinson; Recom-
pense, Charles G.. D, Roberts; "A Con-
gress out of Date. The SchoOlhOuse
as "a Centere, Horace Il, Sudder. The
The Christian Socialist Movement of
the Middle of the Century. }. Nj. IIuu-
low. Settlers in the City Wilderness.
Two Recent Theological Books. Com
ment on New Books. The COntribu,
tors Club.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1896-01-02

Miss Jennie Gushie, Of Nickers0n,
who was discharged from the asylum
at 0ssawatome short time ago as be-
ing fully restored to health, was on
last Thursday again adjuged insane in
Judge FontrOn's court and will be
taken back for further treatment.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1896-01-02
Two stricken.

Two of II itchinson's hes. known
citizens arr suffering from paraletic
strokes, Mr. L. A. Bigger and Mr.. Ken
Ringje. Mrs. B ger was stricken at
her home on Christmas day while Mr..
Rin {le WIS attlctel whlls enjoying a
Family reunion az the home of Mrs.
RinEls's brother, Mr. Claud DuYall.
% 'th are reported as doing as well as
possible under the circumstances.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1896-01-02
Horses amd Mules wanted.

1 Twill be at ]. G. Wolcotts barn in
Hutchinson Friday and Saturday, Jan,
10th ard 18th, '96 for the purpose Of
buy ing horses. mares and mules from
four to seven year old, must be fat and
well broken to wore, for which | will
pay the market price in cash.
FRANK SINNIS,
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1896-01-02
Only One LeII.

We have one copy OF Cramm's atlas
If the world, bound in fine red leather.
Original price $35, $40 takes it. Here
as chance for teachers to get a fine at
1as at less than one third of Its value.
OPERA House Book Store.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1896-01-02
The Latest In skirts.

In the matter of skirts there is very
little change, except that the stiffly
lined godet flutes have entirely Loaf
their smart appearance, and begin to
look passe. They are so stiff, heavy
awkward, aid announcement that tue
wonder IS they held favor so long.
The well-cut skirt of this winter hangs
in free and easy tubular flutes around
the figure, and can be drawn TO either
side when seated, so as to avoid crush
ing. There IS a hint even of the pass
ing of the flutes in the newest evening
gowns. where the fullness of the pass
ing o. the back is bOx-plaitPd and
hangs dietinctly Hat. From "Revlew
of Fashions" IN Demorest's Magazine
for January.
One dollar will do the work at Gold
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1896-01-02
superintendent. new quarters

The county Superintendent's Office
has been moved to the rooms OVER
Smith Bros. grocery. The cOmmlss-
toner's had planned on moving this otllc e
to the old court house, but the fact that
the building has been condemned
would make the county responsible
should any accident occur.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1896-01-02
nnlVeraallnt Ohnrcll /.

Sunday school lOa. M, junior meeting
A D. M. All are c,rlially invited to
these services. Strangers especially
invited to the evening service.
GEO. n. FALCONER, pastor.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1896-01-02
newton got RcOOped.

The Newton and Hutchinson foot
hall teams met in combat last Friday
y fternoon and resulted in one Of the
most interesting games ever playen
The result was in favor of the home
team.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1896-01-02
A Peculiar Accident.

Jolly. good natured Frank McKin-
4ey, the barber, is suffering from
broken leg, caused by fall from high
kicking at which he and few friends
we're practicing on Christmas day.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1896-01-02

AT Topeka, Kansas, Wednesday,
Dec. Is, Mr.. Geo. Wagner to Miss
Maud Ewing. The groom il the bust
mess manager Of the Topeka Advocate.
Here's our hand George.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1896-01-02
Dead.

Mr.. Lewis Lambert, living on west
Seventh street, died yesterday morning
from inf ANIMATION of the bowels, and
was buried to-day. tie leaves wife
and child in very straltened circnm
a anCeJ,
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1896-01-02
Bplafmed an Ankle.

Mr.. E. W. Tordon, some days ago
.sprained an ankle which compelled
him to remain indoors few days. lie
i, able to walk now with the aid OF =
Ane,
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1896-01-02
A NEW STAR
FOR
OLD GLORY.

Utah's Constitution has been framed;
her peeps Will adopt it in November,
and soon thereafter the President will
issue his proclamation, and the great
Territory history OF which so well
illustrates the potency of patience, per-
slsteIc1 aud faith, aud within which
was first raised on the Western Slope
the Standard OF civ liza lion-will be ad-
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1896-01-02

Frank and W. L. Hamlin Of this city
are in receipt OF the sad news of the
,Ic.th ~ tho'r hrothnr Topnsa' wife,
". .ss. q, :..a Mrs. uSLnIn
fUrm rly lived here
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1896-01-02

Mrs. Lydia Boyd, a woman who is
quite we'll known in the newspaper
offices Of the county as writer of re-
ligious and temperance poetry, was
held by the city authorities on the
charge of insanity and was adjudged
insans by Judge Fontron. The unfor.
tunate woman has been a cripple for
years and has been making a living by
selling her verses.
Picture frames and stationery at
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1896-01-02
Il sungs she Quicker Poet whittier.

''Sweet hether-ISellS aud Robert Burns,
The m0Orland flower and peasant,
How ut their mentiOn, memory turns
Her pages old and peasant"
Grand Scotch Concert, Jan. gath.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1896-01-02
Another PapeS.

Fred Casher has ;purchased the
Haven Item and the paper will DO
ISSUED from this city In the future.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1896-01-02
P. CHINN,
The Golden West

Invites yOur attention Fabulous for
tunes have been made by judiciOus in
vestmenls in gold mining stocks. Send
a stamp Tor full particulars about Grip
pie Creek gold camp (nrar Pixies Peak }.
and full particulars about our company.
Address, Pixies Peak Mining e Real
Estate Company, QncorporatedO DanYer,-
Colo,
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1896-01-02
Houses For Sale.

If you want a house cheap see Frank
W. Roberts over No. South Main
street, he has several gOOu ones 10
move. Will take good notes Aft.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1896-01-02

1t is just as easy as rolling off log.
We mean to purchase suit of clothes
at Goldberg's now, as his prices are so
Inv
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1896-01-02

We want to renew your subscription
for your magazines this next year
VIM. Mangold u Son.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1896-01-02
A Icing Felt Want.

That is, the exceedingly low prices
on shoes and clothing at [. Goldberg's.
They are going away soon.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1896-01-02

A good thing does not last always
NOW is the time to get your shoes
and clothes at GOldberg's.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1896-01-02

Those who do not take advantage of
the great closing sale at GOldberg's
can blame no ono but themselves.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1896-01-02

Licenses.
The following marriage licenses
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1896-01-02

Picture frames and stationery at
VIM. Mangold IL Sons.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1896-02-12
The Farmers Alliance.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1.-THE Nation
al Farmers' Alliance and Industrial
Union ~nich has been IN session here
thrce days, adjourned tlis afternoon.
Important action was ia ken during the
closing session. Among these, the
'subtreasury plan" 10 which the ALI
arce mas been committed for a num-
Der of years and the demand for an in
crease of the circulating medium to
$50 per capita, were eliminated from
the platform. Resolutions were adopt
ed opposing the refunding OF the Pa
cidc Railroad debt and agreeing to
meet next year at Dallas, Texas if that
city viii make suitable offers.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1896-02-12
Murderer and Bicamist.

ROANOKE, VA, Feb. 3.-Jasper J.
Hale was married on Sunday evening
to Elvina Adams, aged IL years, and
this morning left the city. Shortly
after he left an elderly woman COM
planned to the police that Hale had
been married to her number of years.
She also stated to the police authori-
ties here that he was the murderer Of
Thomas G. Massie, who was cruelty
killed on a cold wintry night in De-
cember, 1890, on one of the principal
streets in this city. This murder
has always been a mystery to the peo-
pie of this city and now it seems that
a solution of it is near at hand. An
officer was put on Hale's track and he
was overtaken at Radford and arrest
ed just as he was lifting his bride of a
day from the train, she having follow
ed him to that city. He was brought
back to Roanoke on the midnight
train and LODGED in iail.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1896-02-12
!Appallin. Disaster.

BRISTOL, Conn, Feb. Ga most
appalling disaster occurred here Short
ly after o'clock tonight, in which 20
workmen were precipi,ated into Pc
quaback river from the East Bristol
bridge and from 10 to u of them are
probably lost. This afternoon the
structure was found to be shaky and
the 4: :42 train on the New England
road had a narrow escape from wreck
as it crossed on the way to Hartford.
For some time the bridge has been
looked upon with suspicion and at
present the new bridge was in process
Of re-erection and was almost complete.
1t was close alongside the bridge which
was tonight carried away. After the
eastbourd passenger train had passed
tonight, reside of the old bridge gave
way to the current and with crash
went boiling down stream.