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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-10-14
Croup Quickly Cured.

MOUNTAIN GLEN, Ark.-Our chill
dren were suffering with Group when
We received bottle Of Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy. 1t afforded almost in
slant relief.-F. A. THORNTON. This
celebrated remedy is for sale by J. Il.
Janney, Druggist, 7Ol King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-10-14

You run no risk. All druggists guarantee
Groves Tasteless Chill Tonic to do ali that
the manufacturers claim for it.
Warranted no cure, NO pay. There are
many limitations. To get the GENUINE ask
for GROVES.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-10-14

V CORPORATION CoURT.-Judgs J. <
w.. Norton presidin0.-Jos. w. Wills
=, vas granted certificate OF character
II, 10 enable him 20 apply for permission
di. mSeFs 4 Co. VS.. James Duncan; case
MT T., 7. Droop & Co. VS.. Cornelia Cole
'uISment for plaintiff.
wi mSFth Hulfsh, admir-, vs.. R. S.
or ,uusor' admir-, ct al, decree for sale
piece OF property in Washington,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-10-14

TIME COLUMBIA NATURAL LITHIA
L WATER, the best water for the SEX !;
pure, clear and health-givirg, analysed by
Prof. E. T. Fristoe, of Columbian University,
l',of Clifford Richardson Chemist of the
District of Columbia. Bev. J. w. Fox, Chemist
of Georgetown College, and Prof. w, NJ.
Gray, Psychologists of Providence Hospital.
Call and get samples st
WAKEFIELD i HALLS.
General Agents, Alexandris, Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-10-14

BALTIMORE, Md. Oct. 14.-Flour dull
and unchanged. Wheat steady at declines
No 2 red SPOT and Oct 95ha95a4 Nov 95b
bid; Dec 95a,s96; steamer No 2 red 901s
a90a. southern wheat by sample 91a97
d. on grade 911aa96h. Corn weak mixed
spot and Oct 31a3l1s; Nov 31a31A Nov
or Dec, new or old. 30gsa31; Jan 31l8a
314. steamer mixed 29a291a; southern
white corn 34a35 do yellow Babe. Oats
arm No 2 white 26427; No Q mixed %.
Rye firm; No 2 nearby 81; No 2 Western
51h. hay steady; choice timothy S13 00A
Ii SO. Sugar strong and unchanged.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-10-14

You can't afford to risk your life By allow
ing cold to develop into pneumonia or con-
sumption Instant relief and L certain cure
are afforded by One Minute Cough Cure.
Charles G. Lennon.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-10-14
LOCAL MATTERS.

tomorrow at 6:29 sun sets
san iI Iish wster at 1884 M. and
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-10-14
Our Dress StuffS

Are in large variety and in yet making any
advance price, but exhausted and we have to
pay the considerable advances asked of the new
tariff shall be compelled advance goods according
y. Early purchasers money.
Our stock has large line of novelties plain serges broad
cloths cloths popns whip Cords &c. large variety
of pads in wool and silk and WOOL Don't forget look
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-10-14

CHICAGO Oct. IA -Wheat-Cct 993a Dec
901aa909s old 864a; Ian 871h; May 8Sas
Corn-Oct %; Dec 265s May 3Ob. Oals
Oct It's; Dec 1873; May POS Pork
Oct 81 70; Dec 81 rs; Jan SIS 70 Lard
Oct 81 %; Dec 81 271b Jan 81 421ha
4 IS. Rits-Oct 81 62lh; Dc 81 521aa
So; Jan 81 55.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-10-14
Z1Gaasn < 92s,.,
ADJUSTMENTS,
-
OPERA HOUSE, TWO NIGHTS ONLY
" MONDAY and TUESDAY,
(ptobar 9Th aud 9th

ctober ISth and I9th.
ED WIN H. BOONE.
The Worlds Greatest Hypnotlst and Mind
Reader, assisted by
GLADYS LIVINGS TON,
The Modern Witch of Endor.
Tho mau who buried ]. D. Wyatt at In.
dianspolis, also J. l.. Douglas al Lexington
Ky, and the man who challenges the world
in his line. The modern bishop will place
his subject, ]. L. Douglas, on exhibition in
hypnotic sleep to remain fifty hours in the
show window at $50 King street. Saturday
evening, aud awake him on the stage Mond, y
night.
Prices Is, % and 35c Seats now on sale
at Warfelt's drug sto e. oct14 I'd
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-10-14

~, 9PERA HoUsE.-Prof. Edwin Boone,
9, II, 10 be the only hypnotist in Ameri.
slira No mas successfully buried people
~ Will give an exhibition of hi:
~ IArSao!e powers at the Opera House
A' Monday and Tuesday nights.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-10-14

DOE RENT.-The three.story BBICH
H. DWELLING with hot and cold water
No. 6Q4 Duke street. Will rent low to
gocd tenant. Inquire at Office of
sep3O II ]. b. D. SMOOT
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-10-14

NEW YORK, Oct. -Flour-stato and
Yves .ern Gull and steady. Bye flour easy.
Wheat-options opened frmer on bullish ca.
bles but turned weak and declined under
realizing May 927as93 1916 Bye dull
No 2 Western 40. Conceptions opened
steady but collapsed under liquidation May
36A Oats dull and easy trark white 26
a32. Beef firm. Pork steady. Lard quiet
prime Western steam 81 621h nominal.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-10-14
a SECOND SALE OF
BOOKS IN SMALL SETS.

So successful was our first sale of these
Books some three weeks ago that nearly every
set was sold the first day. Each set consists
of 5 volumes and the prics is ST.. 25 per set.
Basement.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-10-14
The New Hosiery.

A choice assortment of the rich tartan
plads for women and children. ,
Women's Fast Black Cotton Hose, double
soles, high sp:iced heels-e1tra elastic. Per
pair, 20c; pairs 90
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-10-14

Children's Fast Black Ribbed Cotton Hose,
double knees, toes and heels. Sizes 6 to 9lk.
Por pair.
First floor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-10-14
AIexandria Market. Oct. IL.

The market continues qriet with light
transsctlo,s in grain and l.rccs ROMAN un-
changed sirce last quotations Country Pro-
duce is also quiet at unchanged prices.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-10-14

women's 5O-gauge Back Cotton Hose, fall
weight, double solss. high spliced heels. Per
pair Soc; pairs fol-. ....................."$ 90
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-10-14

EOR RENT The desirable HOUSE and
l. LOT, corner Cameron and st. Assph
streets, occupied by Mr.. A. G. Uhler. Apply
at 1905 18th street, II. W., Washington, c.
sep21 If
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-10-14

WomcL's Fine Black Cotton Hose. double
soles, high spliced heels-a regular 35c quail.
ty. Per pair ....,.......... 25c
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-10-14

s rei'eF Carrier Psdgett this morning caught
'~-A@e Two feet long at Shoots wharf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-10-14

rurg rRoBAB1LlrIEs.-Fol this
"EAlh" might and :probably fair FIJI
section I ~, warmer; winds shifting 10
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-10-14
For SALE Or RENT.

sTOBE AND DWELLING at the south
west corner of Columbus and Madison streets
Together or separate. In first class order
Apply to ]. P. LAPHEN,
octT eo1ms 2O4 N. Royal atreet.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-10-14
Black Goods Dept.

Brllliantines, 90 and 6Oc.
Brocaded Goods in endless variety. 25c to
S1.OO.
Cashmeres and Henristtas, 25c to $1.0O.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-10-14
EOR BENT Or LEASE.

EOR BENT Oh LEASE.
The BUILDING on the northeast corner
OF & ing and Union streets, the best stand in
the city for g grocery. Possession given on
the first of May. Apply at this Office.
ap1 If
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-10-14
Our Cloak Stock.

Every garment and made order.
Some special values in Porters this week. Prices S2.49
ss.4o and $500, fully S. and $3.50 under price.
Examine Cloak display, Choice effects from best
manufacturers.
Opened this week large variety of Irish Point Scar Pill
low Shams and Mats Prices very low
large variety of Table Linens and Napkins. Prices the
lowest as long stock lasts.
v~~ONE pPH-E
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-10-14
IACKB|T & MARSHALL,
DRY GOODS.
Isaac Biichberg dSon.

Get better acquainted with
us; it will pay you. New ideas.
New Creations. Every adj
vertised article tells a tale of
money saving in all depart
mentS.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-06-13
LEGAI. NOTICES.

s BY VIRTUE OF A DECREE entered.
in the chancery cause of j. r.. Hockaday,
trustee, VS.. III. s. Trout, trustee, let. al,
on the -- day of February, 1895, as sup
plenented and amended by decree of
day OF May, 1897, of the hustings court
for the city of Roanoke, Va, .the under
signed commissioner will. on SATUR-
at Q o'clock NJ, of said day, in front of
the courthouse of Roanoke city, Va, offer
for sale to the highest bidder, the follow
ing lot or parcel or land, lying and being
In the city of Roanoke, Va, aid Bounded
and described as follows:
Beginning at the southwest corner OF
Peach Tree street and the Old Salem and
Lynchburg road, thence north rs degrees
~ minutes west 121 2-3 feet along said
road to point, thence continuing along
said road north u degrees west sol T-12
feet to point, thence south 6 degrees2
minutes west 20S 34 feet to Ebony street,
thence along Ebony street south SO de-
grees, Z minutes east 1862 feet,to APPOINT,
then continuing al Dng said street south
40 degrees east 1864 feet to- point,
thence south 36 degrees Is minutes east
30 feet.to point on said Ebony street,
continuing with the same south 40 de-
grees east 100 feet to the mol Invest cor
ner of Ebony and Peach Tree street S, thence
west 81 feet to u point on Peach Tree
street, thence north with the same IL de-
grees "a minutes east 19l feet to the place
OF beginning.
TERMS OF SALE: Cash sufficient to
pay costs Of this suit and safe and to pay
off and discharge the amount due Gu the
said note, ascertained by. this decree. to
be the sum OF 5000, with interest from
the 18th Of March, 1891, subject to "a
or2 > Otl
1873; balance in one and two years from
day of sale. Purchaser to execute his
bonds for the deferred payments aud title
to property to be retained until the same
are paid.
Above boundary of land has been sub.
divided into 30 lots and by the terms of
the decree tho said lots will DC offered
separately, and if they fail &c. bring the
amount due en- note aforesaid, then the
above described boundary will be offered
as whole, sterling the same ut the sum
of the sale of the lots separately
ROBERT f. SCOTT,
Special Commissioner.
In.the clerks office of the hastings court
of the city of Roanoke. j. r. Hockaday,
trustee, plaintiff, VS.. H. S. Trout, trustee,
ct. ais, defendants
I, S. S. Brooke, clerk OF. the. said. courts.
do certify that the bond required of the
| special commissioners by the DEGREES
| rendered in said cause on the day of
February, 1895, and of May 1897, has
| teen duly given.
Given under my hand.as clerk of the
said court, this 9th day of June, 1897.
It'd S. S. BROOKE, Clerk.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-06-13

BY VIRTUE OF A DEED OF
trust from j. G. Kuykendall and wife 20
the undersigned, dated the 18th day of
September, 1892, and recorded in the
clerks office of the city of Roanoke, in
deed book rs, page 307, for the purpose
of securing certain payments to become
due.to the Old Dominion Building and
Loan Association of Richmond, Va, de-
fault having been made in the payment
of said deed, and having been required
so TO do by the beneficiary hereunder,
the undersigned will offer tor sale at pub.
lie auction on the premises on the 25TH
DAY OF JUNE, 1897, at 12 o'clock M,
the following described property situated
in the city of Roanoke, Va:
Beginning mt point on the west side
of Roanoke street 200 feet south of
Spruce street, thence with Roanoke
street south 2 degrees 30 minutes west
80 feet to point, thence north 78 degrees
30 minutes west $50 feet, thence with an
alley north degrees 30 minutes east 90
feet to point, thence south rs degrees
30 minutes east $50 feet to the begin
ming.
TERMS OF SALE Cash. The amount
due under said deed of trust is 81, 151 80.
LUCIAN II. COOKE,
j. w. SHIELDS, JR.,
5-23-td. Trustees.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-06-13
EPISCOPAL COUNCIL.
Proceedings of Yesterdays Sessions at
Portsmouth,

Proceedings of Yesterdays Sessions at
Portsmouth.
Portsmouth, Va. June 12. The morn
ing session of the Episcopal Council was
conducted by Revs. Claude Smith. Frank
Ribble and Fl. S. Zimmerman. At II IL
nj. the, bishop read his address.
Rev. G. B. Bryan, J. T. Hall, Thomas
j. Rives and G. w. Smith were appointed
to nominate missionary committee.
The committee retired and brought in
the following names: Bishop Randolph
and Revs. A. S. Lloyd, o. S. Bunting,
d. d., j. p. Funston, NJ. p. logan, d.
d., and B. d. Tucker. D. D.; laymen, w.
b. Martin, jacob Heflinger, l.. r. Watts,
VI. p. Brooks ana G. j. Faulkner.
The standing committee submitted its
report, showing that since the last an
nual session six persons have been rec
commended for holy orders.
AT the afternoon session Mr. Medley,
of New ork. delivered M address on
the clergymen's relief fund. and asking
that a day be appointed to take up an an
nual collection for that purpose.
The night session was devoted to a
short religious service. and an address ty
Rev. Mr.. KinsolviDg, of Brazil
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-06-13
5-23-tti.

TRUSTEES SKLE. by VIRTUE
of n deed of trust executed March 25,
1891, by Mrs. May NJ. Simmons and hns-
band, recorded i'll deed book 81, page 10.
OF the Roanoke corporation court clerks
Office default having heen made in the
payment of Il portion of the debt men
toned therein and being required so TO
do by Junius b. Fishburne the benefit
ciary, I shall on the 23ND DAY OF
JUNE, 1897, at - o'clock NJ at the front
door OF the courthouse in the city of Roa.
noke, Va, proceed to sell at public auc-
ton to the highest bidder the property
conveyed in said deed, described 50 fol-
lows:
Beginning at point on the south side
of Campbell street 81 26l00ths feet east
OF Fishburne street, thence south 0 de-
grees Az minutes west 215. feet TO an al
ley, thence with same south 81 de-
grees ~ minutes east 74.25 feet to
point. thence north degrees 40 minutes
east 81. 7S feet to u point, thence south
IS degrees ID minutes east 17.3 to point,
thence north degrees 40 minutes east
2O2.S feet to Campbell street, thence with
same south 81 degrees minute west o.
feet TO the beginning
1t being the property embraced in said
deed of trust, and to which special refer
ence is hereby made.
TERMS: Cash sufficient to pay the cost
of executing this trust. and the balance
due ON the debt secured in said deed to-
wit, the sum of..S3. 800. rs, which embraces
interest TO day OF sale, and the residue in
two equal annual instalments from date
of sale, with u per cent. interest, to he
secured by deed OF trust on property.
us I'd trustee.
'NeN'N'
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-06-13

TRUSTEES SALE-BY VIRTUE
of n certain Heed of trust, dated April
goth, 1890, and of record in the clerks
office of the hust.ngs court of the city of
Roanoke. Va, deed book 80, page 1S1,
and default having been made In the pay
ment of a portion of said debt therein se-
cured, and being required so to do by the
owner OF the defaulted note, 1 will sell at
public auction in front of the courthouse
in Roanoke, Va, on THE PATH DAY
OF JUNE, 1897, at II o'clock a. M, to
the highest bidder, all tina. certain lot or
parcel of land lying in the city of Roam
oke, Va, described as follows:
Said parcel of land ia situated on The
northeast corner of Commerce street and
Salem avenue and fronts sixty feet on
Commerce street and extends back be-
tween parallel lines along Salem avenue
one hundred and sixteen feet, more or
less, except as to the eastern portion of
lot, fronting fifty feet on Salem avenue
and extending in northly direction be.
tween parallel lines sixty feet, which
has been released from the lien OF the
deed above mentioned.
TEMS:-Casil.
l.. r. GILLS,
5-23-td. Trustee.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-06-13
MASTER CAR BUILDERS.
The Convention Adjonrns After the Elec-
tion of Officers.

no OOnNeHSloh AuJOurES Alter the EleC-'
tion of Officers.
Newport News, Va, June 12--The
Master Car Builders Convention, which
has been in session at Old Point since
Tuesday, adjourned yesterday afternoon.
An effort was made by the Western mem
bers to have next years. convention held
in the West, but their invitation was
not received with favor The meeting
place will be chosen later by letter ballot
The following officers were elected:
President, S. A. Crone. New York Cen
trail and Hudson River railroad, New
York; first vice president, e. D. Bronner
Michigan Central railroad, Detroit; Sec
opd vice president, C. A. Shroyer, Chi
cugo and Northwestern, Chicago; third
vice president, j. T. Chamberlain, Bos-
ton and Maine railroad, Boston; treas
urer, G. w. Damarest, Northern Central
Baltimore; executive committee, H. r.
Soule, Norfolk and Western railway,
Roanoke. Va; II. S. Hayward, Pennsyl
vania railroad, Jersey City; A. +. Mitch
ell, Erie railroad. New York: G. W.
Rhodes, Chicago, Burlington and Quincy
railroad, Aurora, Ills; Pulaski Leeds
Louisville and Nashville, Louisville, Ky. !;
M. NJ. Martin, Wabash railroad, Decatur,
Ills; secretary, Johl w. Cloud, Chicago.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-06-13

and that almost innumerable series of
diseases and complications resulting
from any arrangement of the Nervous
system. Invaluable for weak women
and nervous children.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-06-13

SO prepares the system
Tor the change taxing
place that the final
hour Is robbed of all
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-04-03
a vIETSRy OVER aAEEnoADs
icnnes*rc Io=islatnrc Passes Rail.
rnTd Commission, EiII

:, Nashville, Tenn, April 2.--Never In the
;ota'e OF Tennessee has such victory
peen won aGains: he railway companies
as was won to-day when tl.e senate
passed the railroad commission bin. Tie
night against this mea sure by the COR
poraiions has been bitter one and
every means in the ingenuity OF lobby
ISIS, with unlimited funds could invent,
nave been brought to bear to defeat the
measure II has been the sole topic IN
the legislative halls for the last two
months. and the people Of tho State have
beeh aroused to the highest iiitch
me ti0use PASSED the measure several
days ago, but the Senate amended II
so as to make its operations ineffective.
Inc House refused 10 concur ana scve-
raj conferences We're held by commit
tees appointed. The fight has been on
III the Senate FOR the last two weeks ana
the debate was the most Interesting ever
Witnessed in this chamber. The vote re-
suited Ayes. Is; nays, l3, with TWO
Senators absent. The Republicans
fought solidly againt it,
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-04-03
IN SPITE OFrIzIsIR PARENTS,
The I7-Ycnr-oIel Son OF GOV. Nor,llers,
NinrrleS IIi. ChiiH.SMcGff,cnrt.

Atlanta. April "a special from.
Rome, Ga, TO the Constitution, says
that j. +. Atkinson, the l7-ycar.old son
OF Georgia's Governor was married to-,
day to Ada Bqrd, Il 14-year-oa Atlanta
girl
The bride is the granddaughter Of Mrs..
Mary +. Bryan, the authorcss Gov.
ernor Atkinson and c. +. Byrd the
brides father, had Offered $t00 to any
officer who would arrest the eloping
couple and prevent them from marry
ing. as5
The boy slipped away from the lIxecu-
tive Mansion here yesterday morning
ana Went to Kingston. He found his
sweetheart with relatives near there.
An appointment was made for day,
ana the couple We're married in the
country. Then they went to Rome and
registered as J. r. Atkinson and Wife
Ihe police found them and notified the
Governor, who left Atlanta tonight for
Rome. Il
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-04-03
& Se,,srtiou,,xn.odee.

Washington. April 2.A report In cir
culat.on that Spanish officials have dis
cove:cd the key to the State Department :
CIPHER code enabling them to become
familiar with all ;e:e2rGphic messages
between Consul General Lee and the
depar, ment, Is diveStcd Of any import
ance by the well known fact that Gene
raj Lees :elegri ph;c CORE :pOndsnce
with the Stale Department is sent in
plain English, ana there is 10 occa sion
10 use the code. Some time ago resort
to secret messages was necessary III q
few instances but, as is well known to
those familiar with codes, it is utterly
impossible for any one having decipher-
ed a portion Of one message to apply
that Information to another OF later
date.
The Stota Department cipher IS used
10 save tolls 20 such distan. points as
Pekng, China, O.! Lima, Peru, and for
impOrla can't dispatches to diplomatic off,
GERS aboard, but the character OF its
numerous communica lions with It's rep
rcsanta i've in Havana makes the use
OF the code wholly supertluous.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-04-03
THE RII0DEsISvEsrIGATros.
The Farce ia StiIl In Progress but is
MOVING: Si0Wiy

London, April 2--The examination Of
Colonel Francis Rhodes, brother Of
Cecil Rhodes, was resumed by the PRr-
liamentary South African COMMITTEES
sitting in Westminster Hall to-day Col
Rhodes testified that DR.. Jameson had
forced the hands OF the Reform Com
mittec al Johannesburg, who had never
Intended TO send an armed force to meet
Jameson's party Of raiders. AS a mat
ter Of fact there were not enough arms
in Johannesburg available Tor such a
purpose.
Major Sir John Willoushty, who was
released from Holloway jail on Wedncs-
day Al the expiration Of his sentence Of
ten months Imprisonment for par iicipa-
ton IN Jameson raid into the 'rransvnal.
testified that the raid was undertaken
III consequence Of the receirt Of q letter
flCI Johannesburg. by which Jameson
and his followers (he himself command
ing the inlitaYS department. OF the eX-
Dedit.on) were led to cNpact that a
friendly force from Johannesburg would
meet them at krug gersdorp. #
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-04-03
THE SITUATION TERRIBLE.
Dire Destruction Threatens II Section
OF rknnSus.

New Orleans, April "a special to the
State; from Helena, Ark, says: The
river rose two-tenths In twentyfour
hours ending al s O'Clock this morning,
and l. SIN rising. The three foot riEe al
ST. Louis, aud rise Of 2.l0 feet at
Marked Tree. carry gloom TO the people
who have been hoping for the river to
begin to halt.
The levee al the Hubbard Place S
miles below here, will prcb ably break
befo:e many hours. Already five inc!p-
lent breaks have been closed by the
desperate workers, and now that the
back water IS attacking !: from the rear,
cutting off the supply Of dirt the Sit
uation l.: less hopeful There Is no lacl,
Of men and sacks a: that point II Is
simply inability to secure SUFFICIENT
quantities Of dry dirt in time Help was
sent down +: ON here this morning. The
rescue steamer Maude came up al noon
and VII return this afternoon w!:h a
fresh suppy Of men for Captain Brame
at Westover. His men have been 80 con-
stantly a work that they are worn OUT.
The break at Westove-' is widening.
now being over 800 feet IN length
A rumor has just reached here tina.
the Mississippi levee at Kie.s' sore, s
mics above here, Is about to give way.