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Evening journal., 1897-01-08
WANTED TOLYNCH HIM.
Mrs. Balls Assailant Barely
Escapes Hanging.
HAD A ROPE AROUND HIS NECK
AN 1NFURTATED MOB or FARM
ERS HAD THE MOOSE READY,
BUT DETECTIVES MVEY AND
WITSTL ARRIVED JUST IN TIME.

WI AHiif ANU VI J'oi IN imN.
Lynch himl" String the bruteN'
These were the cries which rang
through the little town OF Stanton last
night, when IL was learned that Frank
Thomas. the negro who had brutally
assaulted Mrs. Irvine Ball had been
captured.
The news Of the capture spread like
wild-fre and in less than ten minutes
an angry mob of 500 citizens, armed
with pitchforks, pistols and guns. gath
cred in the streets bent on lynching the
colored brute
Word was sent to Wilmington. and
Detectives McVey and Witsil secured
q team and drove as soon as possible
to the Bali farm. When the detectives
arrived they found Thomas surround
ed by the mob with moose around his
neck. The detectives, with revolvers
in their hands. ploughed their way
through the crowd and reached
Thomas just in time to prevent him
from being lynched
THOMAS IN WILMINGTON.
The officers brought Thomas TO Will
mington by way Of Newport. The mob
seeing that il was baffed rushed on to
Stanton. but the officers on reaching
Newport took another road. and all
haste was made to reach this city
When the crowd found that It had lost
Thomas the infuriated men kept ON to
this city. but before arriving here
cooler heads prevailed. and the mob
dispersed and returned home.
In the meantime. the detectives
reached the City Hall, and Thomas was
landed I'm a cell. Word was sent to
90 II..I
crowd was marching on to Whining
ton, and the chief dispatched dozen
officers on the Maryland avenue dis
trict but the mob never came.
STORY OF THE CAPTURE.
After the crime had been commit
ted a posse was formed, headed by the
womans husband and a crowd OF
farmers numbering about 200. The
woods for miles around were searched,
but the negro could not be found
Thomas after committing the deed,
ran 20 the stable. but finding the horse
gone he started on foot. crossing the
Delaware line to Pennsylvania. About
; o'clock Thomas was seen going along
the Newark road. Edward Brown
hearing this jumped into his carriage
which he had standing near, and drove
along the road He had not gone far
when he caught sight of Thomas. Mr.
Brown stopped his horse and told
| Thomas TO get I'm or he would kill him
The negro AZ first refused to do SO. but
seeing that Mr. Brown was determined
0beyed him. In a short time Brown
had his prisoner at the Ball farm. and
Vt was then that the mob surrounded
him.
Thomas was given a hearing yester-
day afternoon before Magistrate Gray
II MarshalltOn, and held without bail
for tho Court Of General Sessions.
Evening journal., 1897-01-08
V NJ c A WINS

The basketball team OF the Y. NJ. c.
A. defeated the team OF the Central
Manual Training School. OF Philadel-
phia, last night by a score of to 3.
The lineup follows: Y NJ. c. A.
Cook and Moody, defence; Morton and
Harrar. centre; Megaw and Smith, at
tack Manual-Briggs and Heite, de-
fence; Carr. centre; Dunn and Ru-
dolph. attack. Goals from feld-Me-
gaw, 2; Smith, /; Rudolph. l. Goals
from foul-Dunn, 1. Referee. r. II.
Jackson. Umpire-Mr. Strong, Manual
Training School
Evening journal., 1897-01-08
CITY WILL BORROW THE MONEY.
TO PAY BONDS REDEEMABLE ON
FEBRUARY /. CITY FATHERS
AUTHORIZE A LOAN.

FEBRUARY 1, CITY FATHERS
AUTHORIZE A LOAN.
At the session Of City Council last
night the Law Committee reported IA
vorably ON the ordinance to issue bonds
In order to redeem $4,000, payable
on February 1 next.
The city treasurer reported the bal
ance in the Unicn National Bank to be
S96, 1888 for current expenses; special
park fund, SAP 263. 60 ; in each ofthe4d de-
positOry banks, $1,000. He reported
having received the following amounts:
Eugene NJ. Sayers, $500; Edmund
Mitchell. Jr., Sl.100; Isaac c. Pyle
1914; Lindley c. Kent $3.50; Water
Department. S4S,Se394; i. r. Grubb.
$3.50; s. S. Adams, Jr. S2167O
The report Of the following Officers
for the month OF December were re-
ceived: The coal oil inspector inspected
20.140 gallons. The building inspector
issued IL permits, with a valuation Of
S2,906. The milk inspector made 223
inspections, in which he examined g.
3S9 quarts of milk The S. p. c. A. re-
ported dogs in pound from Novem-
Der; 73 were impOunded; 90 killed; 4
redeemed; / sold; 1 left in pound. The
crematory superintendent reported
having destroyed 466% tons OF garbage,
and used in the consumption, 5,011 gal
Ions of oil and five tons of coal
The vaccine physicians reported the
number of vaccinations made during
the past year as follows: DR. George
Steinicken, 1866; Dr. Thomas =. Cook. 2O7;
DR.. II. r. Spruance, 112; DR.. J. r.
Smith, 50.
An order for S11 ,16O.79 was drawn in
favor Of l. b. Jones, secretary Of the
Board Of Public Education.
a communication was received from
Mrs. Mary Patton, asking for the re-
funding Of $10.7S overpaid tax. 1t was
referred to the Finance Committee.
The ordinance providing for the is
suance of bonds, amounting to $4,000
was passed by a unanimous vote. They
will be prepared by the city treasurer
The election of vaccine physicians
for the ensuing year resulted as fol-
lows. Southeastern district, H. R.
Spruance; southwestern district, George
Steinicken; northwestern district, j. r.
Smith; northeastern district, Thomas
E. Cook.
Evening journal., 1897-01-08
THREE CAPIAsEs ISSUED.

At the instance of Deputy Attorney
General Peter l.. Cooper, Jr.. prothon-
otary Woolley issued capiases against
George Drake, Albert Hendle and
James A. Power, and they were placed
in the hands of Sheriff Finn. Drake
was arrested and taken TO the Court
House and will probably pay the $40
costs due the county and be released.
Before Hcndle and Power are released
they must give bail for appearance at
the February term of court, at which
they will be tried for criminal libel
upon Dr. L. n. Slaughter. the Single
Tax candidate for governor Josiah
Marvel. representing Christopher F,
Pfrommer, will have a capias ad re-
spondendum issued against Gottlieb
lhler, q baker, who owes him about
s4O0, and who, it is alleged, is about to
leave town.
Evening journal., 1897-01-08
FARMERs' BANK OFFICERs.

The stockholders Of the Farmers
Banks of Delaware met at Dover yes
terday and the old boards of directors,
numbering twenty-nine men, reelected.
Joseph L. Carpenter, Jr., was elected
president of the Farmers Bank Of
Delaware; Dr. James j. Black, Of the
Farmers Bank of New Castle; Edward
Ridgely. of Dover. and Charles c.
Stockley, of Georgetown. A dividend
of 6 per cent. was declared and 100000
was voted to the surplus fund.
Evening journal., 1897-01-08
AN ALL-pAY MEETING.

An all-day meeting Of the local
preachers and exhorters will be held
in Epwoth Church on January TO- The
order Of services will be: Prayer meet
ing at $50, led by Frank Gray; preach
ing 1T 1880. by Rev Daniel Green I;
salvation testimony meeting, $50, led
by Rev. Henry Gray; Epworth League,
$50, led by Robert Davis; preaching al
730. by Rev Charles Sharpless, fol-
lowed by an old-fashioned revival SER
vice.
Evening journal., 1897-01-08
BOARD OF TRADE RECOGNIZED.
PRESIDENT LAWTON MEMBER OF
THE AMERICAN CHAMBER OF
COMMERCE AT PARIS.

President William Lawton, Of the
Wilmington Board of Trade, has re-
ceived the following letter from the
American Chamber OF Commerce at
Paris.
Dear Sir: It gives me much pleasure
to announce TO you that at a meeting of
the American Chamber OF Commerce,
in Paris. held at its rooms, you were
elected an honorary member Of this
corporation, and / will be greatly
obliged to you fer sending me the full
name for correct insertion In the list
Of the Chamber, and alsoto ne ~ us in
case of any change Hopingto b lrfrom
you. with your acceptance of this nomi-
nation, and that our American Cham
ber Of Commerce may at some future
time be Of use TO your Chamber. / re-
main, dear sir. Very truly yours,
Chairman of the Membership Com
mittee.
Evening journal., 1897-01-08
DEATH OF CAPT. GEORGE LEMAISTRE.
FORMER WILMINGTON MAN DIED
AFTER A YEARS ILLNESS IN
CHARLESTON. S. G.

News was received in the city this
morning of the death of Captain
George lie Maistre. which occurred last
evening at the home of his father-in-
law In Charleston. South Carolina
Captain lie Maistre was well-knOwn
I'm Wilmington. having resided here
for about twelve years. lie
was formerly superintendent Of
the Walton and Whann Com
pany Three or four years ago
his health began TO fail. and he went
TO Flcrida. where, it rs said, he con-
tracted malaria. lie had been confined
10 his bed since January a. 1896.
Captain lie Maistre was about So
years old lie was twice married his
first wife being Miss Harlan, sister OF
J. Marshall Harlan, this city. His sec
ond wife was Miss Bessie Gem, Of
Charleston Four children also sur
vive him, who are scattered over the
country. one son being in San Fran
cisco, one in Urvana, Ohio, and an
other in Newark n. J.
Evening journal., 1897-01-08
ONE CENT.
WILL NOT DESERT.

ALRICHS, PIERCE AND MOORE
WILL STICK TO THE OLD SEN
ATE.
Prominent Addicks men and regu-
lar Republicans are in conference in
this city to-day Some of them are en-
deavoring to induce Senators Alrichs,
Pierce and Handy to go into a rump
Senate movement
Among those present are Senators
Alrichs. Pierce and Handy, holding
over members j. Frank Alice, who
claims the Kent seat. and Curry. Of
Sussex. who would like to sit In any
Senate. no matter whether It be regu-
lar or rump. Senator John NJ. c.
Moore, of Sussex is not in town He
declared that he will not leave the
regular Senate and doubtless means IT,
d. Minlin Wilson, Dr. George W.
Marshall, James Pennewill. Colonel d.
p. Barnard, David s. Clark, General
James H. Wilson, Dr. Hiram r. Bur-
ton and other regular and irregular
Republicans are here as advisers. some
endeavoring to whip Alrichs and Pierce
into rumpdom and others pulling to
keep them out OF II.
Mr. Addicks was not present, he be-
ing in Dover holding down the rump
House. Frederick E. Bach who was
also expected to be present is absent
What they will do nobody seems to
know.
At o'clock It was officially learned
that Senators Alrichs and Pierce had
declined positively to become parties
to any rump Senate and a represen-
auve Of Senator Moore made like
declaration in his behalf They de-
clared that II they had known that the
idea was TO organize a rump Senate
they would never have come here. They
understood that Il was merely to talk
over matter with each man represented
by council This settles the matter so
far rs rump Senate is concerned.
Evening journal., 1897-01-08
coIrNcTI,s PUBLIC REPORT.

City Council has just made public
hts yearly report, and to those inter-
Bested in the citys welfare II IS well
worth reading 1t contains valuable IN
Formation concerning the diherent Of
Aces of the city. and Of the various
corporations and public institutions.
Evening journal., 1897-01-08
ODD FELLOWs no VISIT.

The degree team of Pacific Lodge. !.
o. o. F., Of Baltimore. one Of the most
noted lodges in the country, win visit
Eden Lodge on January 2S, and confer
degrees On its members. a number OF
members Of the Baltimore lodge viii
probably accompany the team.
Evening journal., 1897-01-08
THE NATIoNAL GUARD BILL.

An officer OF the First Regiment, n.
G. D., said to an Evening Journal re-
porter this morning. 'The board of Of
ficers of the First Regiment. at its
meeting tonight, may, after the trans
action of other business. consider the
bill which is to be introduced into the
next Legislature looking toward the
Improvement of the militia and giving
better opportunity for the government
OF the men. AS the matter stands now,
there is no adequate state law, and the
militia is really dependent upon the
United States laws. We want an in
creased appropriation to pay the ex-
penses Of the Armory, and though the
sum OF $1,000 has been mentioned we
are net expecting or considering that
amount"
Evening journal., 1897-01-08
BARGAINS

In Winter Underwear, Plush Caps and
working Gloves at Ross, No. 210 Mar
lket street Large assortmentsi Lowest
pricesi The best values for the money
ever offeredi Headquarters for Knit
Jackets. Sweaters, Skating Caps, etc.
Agent for Domestic Sewing Machine.
Evening journal., 1897-01-08
RE l. E$rAeE

FOR SALE OR EXCHANGE.-A two
Gated at Newark, Del, convenient to
railroad station. Nine rooms and three
more easily partiuoned on third floor.
heating. Lot 60x200. Beautiful lawn and
shade, fruit trees, etc. VIII sell or ex-
change for city property. Address H. S.
GOLDEY. Eighth and Market streets,
Wilmington, Del
Evening journal., 1897-01-08
wINoNA's OFFICERS INSTALLED.

Winona Council, No. Q, Jr. o. U. A.
NJ, installed the following officers last
night: Councillor, Harry w. Fox; vice
councillor, Dr. S. G. Frederick; assist
ant recording secretary, Christopher
Stuck: warden, William Crozier; con-
ductor, John d. Cummings; inside SEN
tinel. Wilmet Green; outside sentinel,
Archie Crozier; representative to the
State Council, Harry Cotton.
Evening journal., 1897-01-08
HOMING CLUBS OFFICERS.
THE DIAMOND STATE CLUB HAS
ARRANGED A NUMBER OF FLIES.

ARRANGED A NUMBER OF FLIES.
The Diamond State Homing Club has
elected these officers for the ensuing
year. President, w. J. Martin; vice
president. Alfred Johnson; secretary,
H. J. Ahrens; treasurer. G. e. Hilyard;
race representative. Z. e. Perry; exec
utlve committee, II. S. Pierce, r. l..
Whalcy and r. e. Gilmore.
The schedules for the seasons flying
follows:
For old birds-May 9. 100 miles; May
16, zoo miles, May 2S 300 miles; June
G. 400 miles; June 20 500 miles; July
4 $50 miles; July Is, from Pensacola
Florida.
For young birds-September 19. 100
miles September 26. 200 miles; Octo-
Der 10, 300 miles.
Prizes and diplomas will be awarded
for the birds making the best average
speed.
Evening journal., 1897-01-08
CHRISTIAN ENDEAvoR RALLY.

The Wilmington Christian Endeavor
societies will hold their quarterly rally
in First Presbyterian Church on next
Tuesday night and very pleasing pro-
gram has been arranged. Addresses
will be made by Rev. Frederick r..
Briggs and Professor Frederick Lewis.
Evening journal., 1897-01-08
WANTED

wANTED-students to learn Bookkeep-
ing, Shorthand, Typewrlting, Banking
Assthmetc, Writing, Spelling, Quick Fig
urhg, etc, at Goldey College, Sth and
Market Sts. Day and Evening Sessions.
Graduates aided to positions. Easy MONTH
ly or weekly payments, when desired. Cir
culars free. Call or write.
Evening journal., 1897-01-08
FREE SILVER MAN ENDORSED.

A big meeting OF the Democratic
League was held az Third and King
streets last evening. State Senator
John Pyle was present. The league
discussed the question OF the United
states senatorship, and declared in ia
vor Of electing a silver man. John q.
Gray being preferred. The league
claims TO have in its possession letters
from three of the New Castle county
House delegation pledging themselves
TO vote FOR a free silver man. and a
solemn pledge to the same effect from
another New Castle representative, all
ofwhom now say they are for sounl
money man.
Evening journal., 1897-01-08
Bu>INE.s Or+ORrUNlrIES.

FOR SALE.-Stook and fixtures Of gro
Gerry store VIII be sold low. Reasonable
rent. Good location. Apply NJ, this office.
Evening journal., 1897-01-08
Losr an" FOUSO

LOST.-Three small drawings. on WASH
ingtOn street, north side, to Fourteenth,
to French. Suitable reward. a. r., 23l2
Jefferson street. or this office.
Evening journal., 1897-01-08
PRoros4Ls.

PROPOSALS FOR POLICE UNIFORMS.
Proposals will be received by the
Board of Police Commissioners until Sat
urday, January l6, 1897 at ! p. m for fur
nishing and making about seVenty-three
suits of police clothing for Summer wear.
divided as follows.
one doubie-breasted frocS coat suit, two
singled breasted frOck coat suits, ten dou-
BILE and fifty single-breasted. nigh cut.
sack suits, one vest and two pairs of
trousers TO each Suit-colOr TO be good in
digO blue. all wool (standing the tesD,
coats to be lined with good black Italian
cloth, sleeves to be lined with good Eng
lish satcen pants and vests to be made
with good trimmings and to be strong and
serviceahle.
Also about sixty helmets and one dozen
caps ordinarily worn by police forces.
Each bid must be accompanied by sam
pies.
The board reserves the right to reject
any or al bids.
For further information apply to
JOHN r. DOLAN,
Secretary Board Police Commissioners.
PROPOSALS.-Se proposals will be
received at the office of the Board of
Health. southwest corner Sixth and King
streets, until Tuesday, January y. at
o'clock p. m, for the removal OF garbage
and offal I'm the city of Wilmington for
three years, beginning February /, 1897,
land ending January 81, 1900.
Blanks. spehcationsa nd other intorma-
,tion will be furnished by the secretary OF
the board, southwest corner Sixth and
King streets
The board reserves the right to reject
any and all bids.
~ JOSEPH y. PYLE. NJ. D.. President
Attest-Charles ii. TenWeegc5. Sec.
Evening journal., 1897-01-08
HELP WANTED

WANTED.-Ladies to write for us at
home No canvassing. Apply. enclosing
stamp, Silver Fern Co, Aurora. Indiana
WANTED. AGENTs.-To canvass sa-
looms and restaurants NJ. Baer. Toledo o.
Evening journal., 1897-01-08
~ RrADING

BY READING
Our price lists in this corner from day to
day you can see the difference between
Cash Prices and Credit Prices You know
the credit prices. We will tell you the
Cash Prices
Lea's FFF Flour SIC. bag.
Finest Sugar Corn, sc. can.
Finest Rolled oats, &c. 10.
Large Pickles, Sc. doz
HUTCHINSON'S Sixth and King streets
All goods promptly delivered.
Evening journal., 1897-01-08
UNION EvANGELIsTIc MEETING

There was a large attendance at the
union meeting at First Presbyterian
Church yesterday afternoon. Rev
Thomas j. Mason, of the Reformed
Episcopal Church of the Redeemer,
was the preacher. his subject being:
''The Power OF the Spirit This after
noon Rev. o. G. Buddington, Of Beth
any Baptist Church. preached on
Breaking Up the Tallow Ground"
Evening journal., 1897-01-08
Secretary Board Police commissioners.
NOTICES.

WONDERFUL. astonishing Send
date Of birth, sex ana complexion, with
25c. 20 Astrologer BOX az Atlantlc City
and receive marvellous character dennea-
-uon and advice
\ NOTICE.-The thirty-sixth series Of
stock of the Perpetual Savings and Loan
Association Is now being issued; first pay
.ment is due January A. 1897. Shares can
northeast corner Of Fifth and Shipley
streets.
WILLIAM II. GIBBONS, secretary
/ NOTICE-DIVIDEND
Security Trust and Safe Deposit Company,
4 Wilmington. Del, Jan. 8, 1897
The Board of Directors has this day de-
Tclared a semi-annual dividend of three 90
per cent, payable on demand and added
hS7 636.62 to undivided profit account
4 JAMES B. CLARKSON, Treasurer.
NOTICE is hereby given that on satur-
sday the ninth day of January, A. ID. 1884,
|lHouse, in the city Of Wilmington, state
bof Delaware application Will be MADE 10
Hon. Ignatius G. Grubb, associate Judge
OF the Superior Court Of said state, for
fthe incorporation OF The Sunday Break
'''S' --'97'' MEDFORD II. CAHOON,
4 Attorney for Proposed lncorporators.
II NOTICE is hereby given that the un-
derslgned viii apply 10 the Leslsiast s.ll,' tuIe
at it's next session, for a divorce from
|her husband, Walter w. Biackpurn;
4 JENNIE BLACKBURN.
Wilmington, Del, December %, 1895.
\ NOTICE is hereby given that the un-
dersigneo will apply to the Legislature
+ At It's next session, for a divorce from
. her husband, William j. Till.
MABEL Q. TILL.
Wilmington, Del. Dec. II, 1886.
. ELECTION.
Central National Bank,
Wilmington, Del, Dec. II, 1896.
4 The annual election for directors OF TINS
A hank will be held at the banking-house
Non Tuesday, January y, 1891, between th'
hours of - o'clock m. and o'clock p. m
II. Z. RUMFORD, Cashier.
LADIES! Chichesters English Penny
royal Pills Diamond Brand( are tne pest
NlSafe. reliable Take no other. Send &c
&,stamps for particulars. Relief tol
.'I,adies" in letter by return mall Al
81 druggists. Chichester Chemlcal No'
philadelphia.
Evening journal., 1897-01-08

-Cisce ccAhath school has appoint
ed a music committee 20 organize a
new orchestra. which il hopes to put
In service fer the first time on Sunday.
Evening journal., 1897-01-08
ELECTION
co,tral Nrotionol BAND
RusINn.- nARo..

LADIES' coats altered and repaired at
Kings. No. SIS orange street.
Evening journal., 1897-01-08

Morris & Co., electricians and electro
platers, No. IL East Eighth street.
Evening journal., 1897-01-08
ALWAYS
SOMETHING
NEW

We want to see every
reader at our store at least
once in during the holiday
season, as we are proud Of
our brilliant display, and
glad to have it seen by every
one.
Evening journal., 1897-01-08

WONDERFUL. ASTONISHING Send
date of birth, sex and complexion, with
'25c. 20 Astrologer BOX 212 Atlantic City
and receive marvellous character delinea-
-tion and advice
Evening journal., 1897-01-08

MILLARD F. DAVIS, Jeweler.
/ 9 E. Cd st.
Evening journal., 1897-01-08

NOTICE is hereby given that the un-
dersienec will apply to the Legislature
at its next session, for divorce from
|her husband William J. Till.
MABEL O. TILL.
wilmington, Del, Dec. II, 1886.
Evening journal., 1897-01-08
EDWARD ANDREWS, Presiden
WILLIAM II. GIBBONS, Secretary.
NnrICr- -nINInENn
MEDFORD II. CAHOON,
Attorney for Proposed Incorporators.

NOTICE is hereby given that the un-
dersigned viii apply to the Legislature
at it's next session, for a divorce from
her husband, Walter w. Blackburn,
JENNIE BLACKBURN.
Wilmington. Del, December %, 1895.
Evening journal., 1897-01-08

ALRICHS. PIERCE AND MOORE
WILL STICK TO THE OLD SEN
ATE.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-01-13
MRS. FRANCIS BREAK,
The Interior secretary's Wife Gives Nor
tai Onense by a Breach of Etiquette.

The Interior secretary's Wife Gives Nor
tai Onense by a Breach of Etiquette.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 9.-Official soci-
ETY. is aggrieved at the conduct of Mrs.
Francis, the wife of the secretary of
the interior. The case is this: On
Wednesday last, when the ladies of
the cabinet were holding their first re-
ceptlon of the winter, Mrs. Francis
took advantage of her opportunity to
hire District messenger boy and send
out her return call cards to a number of
lesser official families who had called
upon her since coming to Washington.
In consequence of this breach of official
etiquette the ladies thus sighted held
an informal meeting to air their indig-
nation, and at first proposed to send
back the Objectionable bits of paste
board. This suggestion was, however,
overruled for the more cutting disap-
proval OF completely ignoring the ex-
istence of the aggressor in the future,
and this plan will be faithfully carried
out upon all occasions Such step in
the very beginning of Mrs. Francis
official life has given cause for much
comment in social circles.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-01-13
FLOODS TN MISSOURI.
LYNN CREEK, COUNTY SEAT
OF CAMDEN, INUNDATED.
Water Five Feet Deep in the Court House
-Ferryboat Sailing Around In the
Main Streets-Five Children Drowned
in Texas County.

RIcIILAND, Mo-, Jan. "a farmer
who lives near Lynn Creek reports
that the entire town is under water.
the Usage river being seventeen inches
higher than ever before known.
The water is five feet deep in
the court house and the ferry boat is
making regular trips through the main
streets, carrying merchandise, pro-
visions, household goods, etc., from
the inundated buildings. Several mar
row escapes from drowning are re-
ported in attempts to carry out goods
or rescue live stock. In several of the
dwellings organs and all household
goods are footing in water This is
the second time within the past wear
that the town has been flooded.
PLATO, Mo-, Jan. 5.-Last Saturday
Thomas Wilson, accompanied by his
daughter, Mrs. Kinnery and her five
children, attempted to ford Prairie
creek, Texas county, which was very
high as result of recent rains Mr..
Wilson and Mrs. Kinnery succeeded in
getting to shore. but the children were
drowned. Daniel McGlothan was
drowned the same day in Mill creek.