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The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1899-05-06
TWO CITIES DEVASTATED.
KirksviIie and Newtown, No.. visited by an
Awful Tornado-Death List Over Halt
a Hundrec-Property Loss s350,OOO.


Kirksville, Mo, April ss.-Thirty or
more people were killed and scores
were injured by tornado that leyeled
the eastern part of Kirksville at eco
yesterday evening. A gathering storm
that had been threatening all after
noon broke upon this city at that hou-,
and path a quarter OF mile wide
and as clean as the prairie was swept
through the eastern portion of the city.
Two hundred buildings, homes and
mercantile, were leveled TO the ground
In scattered ruins. In the heavy rain
that followed the people who had es-
capped turned out to rescue the injured.
For two hours not much was accom-
plished, as all was cclfusion, but by
eight O'Clock 25 dead bodies had been
taken from the ruins. II Is confidently
expected that the lis, Of dead will reach
between 80 and 40, II not to exceed
that. Several hundred people were
more or less injured.
Intense darkness prevailed after the
tornado, and the rescuers were at
disadvantage for short time until fire
broke out in dozen places in the ruins
and shed light over the scene. No at
tempts were made to extinguish the
fires, partly because the rescuers had
no time and partly because Of the need
of light. On both sides of the storms S
path the debris was piled high and
burned fiercely.
The storm then went northwest and
wiped out Patterson's nursery, pulling
the trees out of the ground and hurl-
ing them through the city. A second
edition of-the cyclone followed the
first, 20 minutes later. II came as an
inky black cloud widely distributed
and covered the whole town, but passed
above the houses, doing no material
damage and gathering fury as It went.
Students of the American School OF
0steopathy 600 strong, working under
their professors, who are competent
surgeons as well as physicians, organ
lied rescue corps and began to dig
the injured and imprisoned from the
debris along the edge OF the storm
path. UndertalSers have telegraphed
to st. Louis for coffins. A subscription
has been started for the destitute an6
suffering, and outside help will bt
sorely needed.
The total financial loss is placed a
$3.50, 900, falling most heavily on small
householders, who lost everything.
Newtown Also Stricken.
Newtown, NO., April 2s.-A terrifi'
rain and windstorm struck this plac'
at $50 p. m. yesterday, completely de
molishing 81 dwellings, unrooAng SOM
and moving Others from their founda
tions. Not building was left stand
ing in the storms path. Thirteen pee
pie were killed outright. Doctors esti
mate that s5 were injured. Some o
them will probably die. Following
, list Of the dead: Sherman II. Despei
wife and three children; Laban Evan
a and daughters, Mead and Linn; Wi
liam Hays, wife and one child.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1899-05-06
Flowing LIN the Wheat.

Goshen, Ind, May 2.--Not in a gen.
Grafton has the wheat crop in many
Indiana counties been so nearly an
absolute failure as it is this year.
Not one-half of the seed wheat placed
in the ground last fall will be threshed
and even this, as in all cases where the
crop is light, is certain to be Of inferior
quality. The work of plowing up big
fields Of wheat, which went into the
winter in flrst-class condition, is pro-
crossing everywhere and the acreage
of corn will be enormously increased.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1899-05-06
IN SUPPORT OF PEACE.
Women Throughout tho United seatss Wfl
BE Asked to Make DsmonstrAtions In
Favor Of ClAr's Conference.

indianapolis, Ind, May q Mrs. May
Wright Sewall, chairman of the Amer
lean branch of the international wom-
ans peace committee, which is organ
lied to promote the cause Of peace by 4
universal international demonstration
of women In favor Of the aims for which
the cars peace committee has been
convened, has determined upon the fol-
lowing programme, which is In hsr-
mony with that adopted by the other
nations represented in the interna'
tional committee. Women everywhere
throughout the United States are asked
TO arrange for holding mass meetings
Of women In their respective communi-
ties on May 10. To prepare thepublic
for this demonstration the women TAX
ing the initiative are recommended to
invite the pastors of all churches "a
preach sermons on the cars confer
ence on Sunday, May IA.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1899-05-06
To GO 10 Peary,s Relief.

St. Johns, N. f., May 2.-The seal
ing steamer Hope went into dock here
yesterday to be thoroughly overhauled
and repaired, preparatory to proceed
ing northward next month with an ex
pedition for the relief of Lieut.. Peary
the Arctic explorer, who went toward
the pole last summer with specially
selected party and who may now neet
assistance, as his steamer, the Wind
ward, has been frozen in the ice since
the early part OF last winter.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1899-05-06

Santiago, Cuba, May Ut is pointed
out that curious result of Gen. Woods
announcement that the marriage cere
monies of all religious sects are legal
may be the temporary legalization oi
polygamy. In any event, there were
some 5000 irregular" marriages in
this province during the war and a'
there are no marriage laws except thost
of the Roman Catholic church the new
order insures the legitimation of the
offspring of such Unions.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1899-05-06

Washington, May a. Advices re-
ceived here from Bluefelds, Nicaragua,
indicate that the situation there, SO far
as American interests arc concerned, Is
extremely unsatisfactory and discour'
aging. 1t is being impressed upon the
officials here that persons high In the
Nicaraguan government are pursuing
policy calculated very deliberately tC
crush the American business interests
Of considerable magnitude in the Mos
quito country.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1899-05-06
LATEST FROM MANILA
Gen. Macarthur Has Asked Gen,
Luna to Exchange Prisoners.
Mai. Bells Men Capture the Town of Maea
bebe-schurman Reports on the Confer
enee-Yorktown Crews Prisoners-
McKinleys Dispatch to Dewey.


Manila, May 2.--Gen. Macarthur has
sent officers to Gen. Antonio Luna, the
Filipino commander, under flag Of
truce, carrying money and provisions
for American prisoners in his hands,
and asking an exchange Of prisoners
and the names OF such as he may have.
1t is reported that the insurgents have
two officers and 10 Others, and 1t is sup
posed that among these are Lieut.. j..
c. Gilmore and IL men Of the crew Of
the United States gunboat Yorktown,
who fell into the handsof the Filipinos
last monta when the gunboat visited
Baler, on the east coast Of Luzon.
Maj. Bell, with a squad of scouts,
has captured the town Of Macabebe,
about four miles southwest Of Calum-
pit, the people ringing bells and shout
ing "vivas." The American army Is
now employing Macabebes instead Of
Chinese and they are delighted to get
80 cents a day, declaring their loyalty
to the Americans.
Maj Gen. Lawton is advancing. He
has organized band Of 40 scouts to &c
ahead of the column. The band, which
is under W. NJ. Young, an old Indian
fighter, includes Diamond, Harrington
Somerfeld and Murphy, Of the Second
Oregon regiment.
Yesterday, the anniversary of the
battle Of Manila bay, was observed BY
the United States fleet, the usual drill
being omitted. Admiral Dewey haS
many visitors and the American ant
British merchantmen dressed ship.
schurman's Report of the Conference.
Washington, May 2.-The state de
partment has received report b,
cable from President Schurman, of tn
Philippine commission, Of the confer
ence that was held at Manila Saturda,
between the members Of the commits
sion and the Representatives Of Aguin
aldo. The text of the dispatch wa
not made public, but II was stated tina
Mr. Schurman's report agreed pre-
cisely with the press statement Of tn
proceedings In the conference as cable
from Manila.
Are Prisoners of the Insurgent.
| Washington, May 2.-The followin
cablegram has been received by th
secretary Of the navy from Admir-
Dewey at Manila: Apparently relii
Bile information ten Of the Yorktow
boat crew, including Gilmore, are pri
oners at insurgent headquarters. Al
continuing investigation"
McKinley's Greeting to Dewey.
New York, May 2.-While at the nav
yard President Mckinley sent the 70
lowing cablegram to Admiral Dewe
at Manila yesterday:
On this anniversary OF your great victory Il
people OF the United States unite in an erpre
sion OF affection and gratitude to yourself al
the brave officers and men Of your feet, who
brilliant achievements marked an epoch In hi
tory which will live In the annals OF the work
heroic deeds.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1899-05-06
LOSSES NOT so LARGE.
War Department Prepares Statistics show
ing Lower Rate OF Mortality In the
Recent War Than the Civil War.

Washington, May -Amemorandum
has been prepared at the war depart
ment comparing the losses in the Span
ish war with the first year Of the civil
war. The aggregate strength Of troops
employed during the war with Spain
was approximately 275,oOO, covering
the period from May, 1898, to April,
1890, inclusive. During this time the
deaths from all causes were e,19O, or
2.25 per cent. The mean strength for
the first year of the civil war was &c.,
s7l, with an aggregate loss by deaths
of 10, 1859. being percentage of 6.s.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1899-05-06

Joplin, Mo-, May 2.-Reports from
the fruit district of southwest Mis-
souri, indicate fine prospects for good
strawberry crop, but the berries will
be three or four weeks later than usual.
A big crop Of cherries and apples is
promised, but the yield of blackberries
will be short, while the raspberries
were nearly all killed by the late cold
weather
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1899-05-06

Wheat and Oats damaged py "ihu'
Kansas City, Mo-, May 2.-Hon. ]. g.
johnson, democratic national commit
teeman from Kansas, was in the city
last night. He said the severe wind
storm which extended over southern
and western Kansas on Sunday last
whipped out whole quarter sections OF
wheat and oats, making full loss II
the farmer. He lost 90-acre field oi
oats from the Windstorm.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1899-05-06
n.v.y Day In Boston.

Boston, May l.-Dewey day was sele- %
brated here by q display OF nSgs
over the national, state and city build
inqs and prominent business houses
and also by receptions held by patriotic
sooistiea In many Of the puonc
schools there were appropriate exer-
easas.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1899-05-06
sn.In pa,a the sao. .ooo. .ooo.

Washington, May s.-The last move
in the negotiations terminating the
war with Spain occurred yesterday,
when Secretary Hay paid to the French
ambassador, NJ. Cambon, the ssO, ,OOO, 900
provided by the treaty Of peace for the
cession Of the Philippines The pay
ment was made in four treasury war
rants OF s5, 900, 900 each and was re-
ceipted for by NJ. Cambon as completely
lionidatinO the Obligation.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1899-05-06
Premature Di,charge of Cannon

Mauch Chunk, Pa, May s.-By the
premature discharge of cannon used
in the celebration of Dewey day three
persons were badly injured; Unknown
boy, badly burned and cut; Jerry Con-
way three fingers blown of; James Nc
Gee, arm torn off. McGee displayed
remarkable nerve. He picked up his
arm and carried it toN railroad hospital
car, The cannon was heavily loaded
with powder and stones.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1899-05-06

Kansas City, Mo-, May Women
removed their hats at the lndepend'
ence Avenue Methodist church last
night. In doing so, they inaugurated
a reform that Is likely to be Joined in
by other churches Of the city, and the
custom that has become well estab'
iished among theater goers may be OBJ
served generally by religious congre'
,.attaua
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1899-05-06

Wardner, Ida, May 1.-Wardner has
been the scene of the worst riots by
striking miners since the deadly labor
war of 1899. One man is dead, another
is thought to be mortally wounded,
and property valued at ss5o,oOO has
been destroyed by giant powder and
fire. The damage was done by union
men and sympathizers from Canyon
Creek, about 20 miles from Wardner.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1899-05-06
c-.a,,or. nrora Hlm 10 suIelds

Golden, III. May IA. N. Miller,
vice president and moneyed partner In
the bank that recently failed here com.
mitted suicide by shooting hmseli
twice in the head, Recently creditors
OF the bank filed suits against Miller
agpregating 100000, and this Is sup
posed 10 have been the reason for ms
salf-murder,
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1899-05-06
Hottest and Coolest April.

st. Louis, May April win 60 dowr
to history as the coldest as well as th'
warmest April ever known in st. Louis
From the wintry weather that prevailed
during the first days of the month
the temperature made a decided rise
Saturday 1t registered 20, two degrees
higher than ever before reached during
the month OF April.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1899-05-06
LsrnI moIIdny in California.

San Francisco, May 9.-The LIST Of
May having been made by act OF the
legislature a state holiday, special
exercises In commemoration of Dewey's
great victory took place in almost
every city and town in California. In
this city the national salute was fired
from the cannon from which was fired
the first shot of the Spanish at Corre-
eridor
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1899-05-06

Washington, April SO.-A statement
prepared by the war department shows
that los were killed in the Philippines
from February to April 2s and l,iil
wounded. Total, l,SOy.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1899-05-06
Alrer for tho senate.

Detroit, Mich, May 2.-Secretary
AlRer, being asked whether he will be
a can didate before the next Michigan
legislature for United States senator to
succeed Senator Mcmillan. said he
would enter into no scramble for the
Office, but would be delighted to be 50
hanored
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1899-05-06
EMPEROR AND PRESIDENT.
oermany's Ruler and Chief Executive Mo-
Kinley Exchange Felicitous Messages
Regarding the Proposed New Cable.

Berlin, May /. - Emperor William
has sent the following cablegram to
President Mckinley:
The imperial postmaster general has Just In
formed me that your excellency has kindly
given your consent TO the landing Of a new cable
on the shores OF the United States. This wei
come news will create unanimous satisfaction
throughout the German empire and thank
your excelleney most heartily for It. May the
new cable unite our two great nations more
closely and help to promote peace, prosperity
and good will among their people.
President Mckinley replied as fol-
lows;
Ihave received with pleasure your majeSty's
telegram regarding the Joining Of the two con-
tinents by direct cable. 1t afforded me gen.
uine qualification to give consent to the landing
OF this new cable on the shores OF the United
States and more so as saw therein an oppor-
tunity TO further the high mission Of interna-
tional telegraphy In drawing closer the distan,
nations and bringing their people into more In
timate associations In interests OF mutual ad'
vantage, good will and amlty. That the new
cable will prove an additional bond between the
two countries is my fervent wish and hope.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1899-05-06

Pretoria, May AIN the course OF
his speech at the opening Of the volks-
raad, President Kruger announced that
the Transvaal was now the largest
gold producing country in the world
He said the output in 1898 was eio's4O''
$50, being an increase of "a, $50, sO6 over
the output Of the previous year.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1899-05-06

Berlin, May At is the belief in po-
litical circles that the English having
relinquished the open door in China
and given her adhesion to the sphere
OF influence policy there Germany must
ALLAN, sanif
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1899-05-06

Atlantic City, N. j., May s,-The ma
tional house Of representatives repuo-
licap caucus committee concluded Its
conference yesterday. The monetary
plan agreed upon win not be published
for some time.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1899-05-06

l, you contemplate buyios . ssw,ss
Msob,ue. call at this once aud sec 'n'
new Whl,s Machine, high grace a'op
head, OAK nnish. This ls bargain s''
,hs only one that We will have ier 'Ai''
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1899-05-06

Washington, May 2.-The following
customs and taxes were collected at
the ports mentioned during April
Manila, S45T,0O9; loilo, S45,534; Cebu,
$50, 75T; total, 1888, 293.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1899-05-06

The coinage executed AT the mints
of the United States during April, 1899,
aggregated $40, ,o60, oOi, as follows Gold,
s7,so4,47 silver, s2,i59, 44s; one cent
Lronze, Sl8,07O.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1899-05-06
NTS WANTED!

qurl Mutual Insurance Com
hOck Port, Missouri, want
every locality in the state OF
Mhete they are not already
Agents can make fronl
N per month. These com
ie farm property against loss
Dy lire, lightning, tornado OIL
pwh and city property against
Image by fire and tornado
Ee glass against breakage
,ne Oldest and largest com
le state OF Missouri and hav,
Sle capital Of over seventeen
laIs' %Address,
f. SrAPEL, Secretary,
Rock Port, Missouri.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1899-05-06
OFFICE IN HRRLE BUILDING
FINAL SETTLEMENT.

No,,cs 4. hereby given to all creditors ano
Nuucs ,snns ~ interested in the estate q
gn',,iah sehieber. deceased. that the unoent 4
So..aSV ,aS Vsdwinlstretor de bonls non will apply
ss"vJ sn maze a finai settlement Of said estate, !. =
,Se May torn, 1850; Of me ProSSs'15 % 5sSun % an; n
S ~" ,Sa orohste court room, In the cllf .
hns,ns,ar. islu nv % On the second Monday ~ Nay
nea'hs'o"' ,ssa RUDOLPH sCHlEnkh,
io., Administrator de bonis non
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1899-05-06
CLUBBING RATES

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The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1899-05-06
TIMB TABLE

Trains will pass Lexington junction ou
the Wabash a. follows on.
Going east--No. 20. local hsiGS,' ~ y,
mi No. 2, Eastsru EIpress,o ol li;iV .. No No
~, 20 icaatern Express, t2'OS p no
Nil ard Express, 7ib p, m'i NO.
Atlantic Express, 1901 p. m
oo,nv vest-No, Z, Mall aud IA Apies'
t,Sa n.; No. 2b. Kansas cav Accom"'"
t,un. 8,02 o. m,
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1899-05-06

The family that keeps on hand and use'
occasionally the celebrated Prickly Ash
Bitters is always well regulated family
For sale BY Leroy Farmer s'i5 81
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1899-05-06

Chicago, May 2.-Ten of the IA re-
publican members of congress from
Illinois met in caucus here and unani-
mously decided to support Congress-
man Albert J. Hopkins, of aurora, for
speaker of the national house of repre-
sentatives. A majority of the delega-
tion appearing to be for Mr.. Hopkins.
Mr.. Cannon suggested that the will of
the majority be made the action of the
delegation, and that action be made
unanimous, which was accordingly
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1899-05-06
New Receivers for the Pittsburg Gulf.

New Receivers for the Pittsburg 4 Gulf.
Kansas City, NO., April s9.-J. Med.
Trimble, L. L. Martin and Robert Gill
ham are no longer receivers for the
Kansas City, Pittsburg & Gulf railroad.
Judge Thayer and Judge Philips sit
ting together on the federal bench,
named Samuel W. Fordyce, Of st. Louis,
and Webster Withers, of Kansas City,
to take charge of the affairs of the
road. Judge Trimble saved him
self from being deposed by re-
signing before the appointments were
made.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1899-05-06

1t is reported that Grover Cleveland
will be president of the new 50, ,ooo, 900
trust company which is to be the gen
sral national clearing house.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1899-05-06

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The Brunswick times. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 188?-1900, 1899-05-24
Officers Of the Library Associa-
tiOn Select Their Chief
Assistant.
Mss ANNIE O'CONNOR CHOSEN.
The Brick Building Opposite City Park and
County Court House viii Be Lii
brary's New Home.

On Monday evening last the Off
GERS Of Brunswick's Library Associa-
tion elected Miss Annie o'COnnor
ther Librarian. This splendid selec-
ton will meet with the hearty ap-
proval Of the members and the public
generally. A more suitable one could
not havebeen made.Th ca association il
now remodelling the interior OF the
brick building located opposite the
City Park and County Court House,
which will be their new home. 1t will
be nicely painted, electric lighted and
we'll furnished throughout. over 100
new books have arrived, magazines
have been ordered and in a short
time the library will be thrown open
to the public.
The Brunswick times. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 188?-1900, 1899-05-24
The First Monday Evening il
June is the Date
Set.
FOR ALL MEMBERS AND FAMILIES
Elegant Supper to Be Served By the Ladies
Aid Society Of St. Marks
Episcopal Church.

On the evening Of the fret Monday
in June, at their hall on Newcastle
street, the Ocean Lodge Masons Will
give an elegant entertainment and
banquet. to which all members Of the
order, their families. and any visiting
Masons in the city will be invited
The supper will be Furnished By the
Ladies Aid Society Of St. Marks Epis-
copal church. and Deals orchestra
will discourse sweet music through
tue evening.
The members Of this lodge are DIS
cussing, with every prospect OF sue
cess, the opening Of chapter here Of
the eastern altar, Which will be a sort
of auxiliary for the ladies and fami.
les OF the Mssons.
Twenty years ago the eastern star
was one Brunswiok's pleasant orgsni-
z,tlou-, but the yellow fever epidemic
Of ,7e closed the books, which have
never been re-ope9sd.
- this lodge, which is in a very
prosperous condition, there are saapt
eighty mempers, and the following Of
icers:
CD. Ogg, worshipfal master Dun
can Wright, senior warden F. n.
Knight. juoior warden G. W. BlAn-
ton, senior deacon; G. F Gay, junior
deacon; G T, Bailey senior steward;
j.. T Lambright. junior steward; E.
VI. Houseman. secretary.