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The Bourbon news., 1899-03-21
SATURDAY NIGHTS CYCLONE.
Eleven People Were Killed and Fifteen
Wounded, Some of Whom VIII
Likely Die.

BIRMINeHAM Ala, March 2O.-Addi-
tional details of Saturday nights cy-
CLONE near EdwardsYille were received
here late Sunday night. The follow
ing is list of dead and injured SO far
as known: In IrTf III
Dead-Lewis Coffo, aged So, tax as
SCISSOR Of Cleburne county, and the fol-
lowing members of his. family: Mrs
COffo, aged 46; Lila, aged %; James,
aged 20; Lula, aged IS; Jacob, aged 13;
Dervoe, aged s; Dollie, aged 10; Grover,
aged 6; John, aged 4; unknown woman
near Hofin. = 'FFf 4
The wounded: Bessie Cofo. dged-12,
daughter of Lewis Coffo, will die; Mrs.
RuHnells aged rs, will die; Micilin
Stansen, aged 5, will probably die;
Mrs, j. II. Cason, VIM. Runnells, Wood
Stansell, Andrew Steipan, all SER
iously hurt; Mary Steipan, Lizzie
Runnells, j. II. Cason. Georgia Stansell,
Gainesville Stansell, Tosh Stansell and
Coleman Stansell.
Several other persons were more or
less seriously injured but their names
are not known. The path of the storm
was about 200 yards wide and it ira
versed the country for y miles begin
ming in the northern part of Cleburne
county near Iron City and moved
southwark.
Lewis Coffo's residence, a strong,
double log house situated on a little
hill, was in the path of the storm. 1t
was swept away and the timbers scat
tered for a mile. Ten of its II, occu-
pants were instantly killed. Except
the body of the baby, which was found
under the ruins of the chimney, the
corpses of the victims were car
ried half mile, and nine
of them were found heaped
together. Every body had been strip
ped of it's clothing. One was twisted
around a stump and two others were
headless. Beside the body of the
father lay Bessie Coffo, the only mem
ber of the family not instantly killed.
She was unconscious and her arms
were around her dead fathers neck.
She is unable to talk and will die.
The Bourbon news., 1899-03-21
AN ISLAND FLOATED AWAY.
1t Sailed Down the Illinois River and 10
Between One and Two Acres In Ex-
tent-Stranded at Havana.

HAVANA, ILL.,, March 1S,-A floating
island, between one and two acres in
extent and from one to five feet thick,
has come down the Illinois river. 1t
collided with a cabin boat and smashed
in the keel and landed it ashore.
The island next struck. "a pier of the
wagon bridge, violently shaking the
structure and throwing crossing horses
from their feet.
The island is now stranded between
the pier and the shore, and the city
authorities contemplate blowing it up
with dynamite.
The Bourbon news., 1899-03-21
s+ ,rr OF ONO. CRY OF TOLEDO, +

Frank J. Cheney makes oath that he is the
senior partner of the firm of F. j. Cheney
& Co., doing business in the city of Toledo,
County and State aforesaid, and that said
firm will pay the sum of One Hundred Dol
lars for each and every case of catarrh that
cannot be cured by the use of Hall Catarrh
Cure FRANK j. CHENEY.
S&rn to before me and subscribed in my
pres~Lce, this 9th day of December, A. d.
1856. A w. GLEASON,
GSeal1 Notary Public.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally and
acts directly on the blood and mucous sur
faces of the system. Send for testimonials,
free. F. J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, o.
Sold by druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
The Bourbon news., 1899-03-21
EX-SECRETARY SHERMAN.
His Health is Steadily Improving, Though
He is Still Very Sick Man-Arrives
at Kingston, Jamaica.

KINGsToN, Jamaica, March 20.-The
American line steamer Paris, Capt.
Frederick Watkins, with the party
of Americans touring in West Indian
waters, arrived here Sunday.
John Sherman is steadily improving,
though he is still very sick man and
can not with safety be transferred
Monday to the United States cruiser
Chicago. Great interest is manifested
in his recovery on board the Paris.
The Bourbon news., 1899-03-21
Eighteen People Killed.

MEMPHIS, Tenn, March 20.-Reports
from different points in Arkansas, Mis-
sissippi and Alabama indicate that in
the storms which swept over these
states Sunday IS persons were killed
outright and 81 injured. as follows:
Alabama, 16 killed, injured; Arkan-
sas, killed, injured; Mississippi, 1
killed, 10 injured. The property loss
will run into the hundreds of thou
sands.
The Bourbon news., 1899-03-21
THE PEACE TREATY SIGNED.
The United States Will Be Officially In
formed Through Nj. Jules CambOn,
the French Ambassador.

MADRID, March 1S.-The queen re-
gent signed the treaty of peace be-
tween Spain and the United States
Friday.
WASHINGTON, March 18,-M. Cam
bon, the French ambassador, called
at the state department and officially
notified Assistant Secretary Hills OF
the signing of the peace treaty by
the queen regent.
The Bourbon news., 1899-03-21
MR.. KIPLING'S CONDITION.
Ne Has Been Removed to Another Room
Ate Hearty supper and Read Proofs
of His Forthcoming Book.

.NSw YORK, March 17.-The follow
statement was issued Thursday
Eight:
1.-The doctors say that Mr.. Kipling
has stood the removal to a brighter
apartment without producing any dis
turbance and that with the exception
of a small area of pleural exudate at
the lower portion of the right lung,
all signs of the late disease have dis,
! Mr.. Kipling ate a hearty supper
Ehnrsday night and was permitted to
10 (some proofs of a forthcoming
ook which he has written.
The Bourbon news., 1899-03-21
Mrs. LELAND and Daughter Buried.

New YORK, March 2O.-Funeral serv-
ices over Mrs. Warren Leland and Miss
Helen Leland, wife and daughter Of
the proprietor of the Windsor hotel,
and who died from injuries received
at the fire, were held Sunday morning
at the Church of the Heavenly Rest,
Rev. DR.. F. Parker Morgan officiating.
The Bourbon news., 1899-03-21
Tornado In Mississinni.

IUKA, Miss, March 20.-A severe tor
nado passed over part of this county
seven miles south of here at o'clock
Saturday afternoon, blowing down
three buildings on the Hodge farmland
injuring two persons. The storehouse
of John Hastings, at Riverton juno
tion, was destroyed and box car was
blown from the track.
The Bourbon news., 1899-03-21
Honors to a Priest.

WASHINGTON, March 1s.-The pope
as conferred on Mgr. Stephan, apos-
tolic delegate, the dignity of pro-
thonatary apostolic. This is the first
tina that this honor has been confer
red on priest outside of Rome.
The Bourbon news., 1899-03-21
Charles Wells Released.

LONDON, March 1S.TCharles Wells,
the man who "brol1e the bank at Monte
Carlo" has just been released from
prison after serving six years for fraud.
He says he has invented system by
which he will again break the bank.
The Bourbon news., 1899-03-21

The English Parliament is considering the
plan of connecting that country with France
bv railway. Engineers say a roadbed can be
laid on the bottom of the English channel,
and by mounting trestlework on wheels, SO
that it projects above the water, the railway
can be operated. This seems beyond belief,
but it is perhaps no more remarkable than
some of the cures accomplished by Hostel
ter's Stomach Bitters in bad cases Of dys-
pepsia, indigestion and constipation. Ihls Is
an age of wonderful achievements.
The Bourbon news., 1899-03-21
Princess Kaiulani Dead.

SAN FRANCISCO, March 1S.-The
steamer China, from the Orient via
Honolulu, brings the news of the death
of Princess Kaiulani on the morning
of the 9th instant. The cause of death
was attributed to infammatory rheu-
matism. The princess was horn Octo-
Der 16. 1875.
The Bourbon news., 1899-03-21
Only Three Houses Left.

MONTGOMERY, Ala, March 20.-At
Selma the spire of the First Methodist
church was blown down, crushing
through the roof and doing much dam
age. At Sellers, small station on the
Plant system south of Montgomery,
the entire town except three houses
was destroyed. Luverne also suffered
greatly.
The Bourbon news., 1899-03-21
Greatest Flood Alonp the Creek

ATLANTA, Ga, March 1S.-The Nash
vile, Chattanooga & st. Louis rail-
road has restored its track near Rog-
ers, Ga, and traffic is proceeding as
usual. One pier of the bridge at Car
tersville was washed away. Superin-
tendent McCollom says it was the
greatest flood ever known along the
creek
The Bourbon news., 1899-03-21
Prof. Marsh Dies of Pneumonia.

New HAVEN, Ct, March 20.-Prof.
Othniel G.. Marsh, of Yale university,
of the chair of palaeontology and cur
ator of the geological collection of the
university, died Saturday of pneu-
monia. He war 6S years old.
The Bourbon news., 1899-03-21
Coming to the United States.

HAVANA, March 20. = The United
States transport Thomas, formerly the
Minnewaska, sailed Sunday morning
for the United States with the 202d
New York volunteers. The Ward liner
Havana, specially chartered for this
purpose, will sail Monday with the Cd
Louisiana volunteers
The Bourbon news., 1899-03-21
Seven Lives Lost.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala, March 20.-Two
cyclones have occurred in Cleburne
county in which seven lives were lost
and perhaps more. Great damage was
done. Meager details have been. re-
The Bourbon news., 1899-03-21
Scientific Note.

s at see that distilled water is really poison
ous," said the majah. That is what comes,
sab, of interfering with natuTe."
Fright, sah," assented the colonel. .'Na-
tuah nevah intended the distillery, sab, to
be idling its time away on watah, sah.'-
Indianapolis Journal.
The Bourbon news., 1899-03-21
Crescent Hotel, Eureka Springs, Ar
kansas, t-f

Opens February %. In the Ozark Noun:
tains. Delightful climate. Beautiful scenery.
Unequaled medicinal waters. Cheap ex-
cursion rates. Through sleepers via Frisco
Line Address j. o. Plank, Manager, Room
H, Arcade, Century Building, or Frisco
Ticket Office, No l0l N. Broadway, st
Louis, Mo.
The Bourbon news., 1899-03-21
You Can Get Aliens Foot-Ease FRI

Write today to Allen S. Olmsted, LIE Roy,
N. Y, for FREE sample of Aliens Foot
Ease, powder to shake into your shoes. 1t
aching feet. 1t makes tight shoes easy.
Cures Corns, Bunions and IngrOwing Nails.
Aldruggists and shoe stores sell it. 25 cents.
The Bourbon news., 1899-03-21
To Be Mustered Out of Service.

WASHINGTON, March 1S.-Four com
panies of the ID volunteer engineer
now at Honolulu, have been ordered to
San Francisco to be mustered out of
the service.
The Bourbon news., 1899-03-21
For n CULINARY reason.

"Pa," said little Willie, why is a bad
actor called ham"
Perhaps" his father replied, because
he's so often served with eggs. ."-CathoLc
Standard and Times.
The Bourbon news., 1899-03-21
Orr InduSfriRs

"Cuba seems to adopt our industries quite
readily"
Yes, I'm told Cuban tobacco is already
being produced in Cuba to some EXTENT
Detroit Journal.
The Bourbon news., 1899-03-21
win sign the Peace Treatv,

MADRID, March 1.-THE queen re.
gent will sign the ratification of the
peace treaty Friday.
The Bourbon news., 1899-03-21
win Not Be Recoenized.

WASHINGTON. March 1.-THE COM
)nittee appointed by the Cuban assem-
klly will not be recognized in any off,
al capacity should it come to Wash-
kgton to present its case.
The Bourbon news., 1899-03-21

Plant Line. Five sailings weekly Port
Tampa to Havana. Choice of routes, either
via Key West or direct ships. Apply to l..
A. Bell, POS Clark Street, Chicago.
The Bourbon news., 1899-03-21
dewey Day.

HARRISBURG, Pa, March ia reso-
luton was offered in the house Thurs
day by McWhinney, of Allegheny, and
adopted, requesting Gov. Stone to name
Monday, May 1, 1899, as Dewey Day."
and designate the same as a legal holi-
The Bourbon news., 1899-03-21

No man is too worthless for some wom-
an to get stuck ON him.-Washington Qa.)
Democrat
The Bourbon news., 1899-03-21

"Tommy-'That church is over 200 years
old" Cissy-'My aunt says it's only 100"
Tommy well, suppose that's as far
back as she can remember STRAY Stories.
The Bourbon news., 1899-03-21
sick One Dav.

OwENsBoRo, KY, March 2O.-Jesse
Taylor, colored, aged 10, died here of
icerebro spinal meningitis. He was
sick less than "a hours.
The Bourbon news., 1899-03-21

A Dose in Time Saves Nine of Hale's
Honey of Horehound and Tar for Coughs.
Pixies Toothache Drops Cure in one minute.
The Bourbon news., 1899-03-21
Was a Poker Term.

''Did your rich aunt leave you anything?"
"Not a cent
"Well, well! So she wasn't even penny
auntie to you, eh?'-Philadelphia North
American
The Bourbon news., 1899-03-21

am entirely cured of hemorrhage of
lungs by Piso's Cure for Consumption
Louisa Lindaman, Bethany, Mo-, Jan. s, '94
The Bourbon news., 1899-03-21

Theoretical philosophers are sometimes
practictl fools.-Chicago Daily News.
The Bourbon news., 1899-03-21

Some men think they deserve credit for
liking their own children.-Washington
0a) Democrat.
The Bourbon news., 1899-03-21

Where's it gone? Ask st. Jacobs Oil
1t cured that bruise-gOne.
The Bourbon news., 1899-03-21

The Best Prescription for Chi1ls.
and Fever is bottle of GROVES TAsTELEss
CHILL Tonic. 1t is simply iron and quinine in
tasteless form. No cure-no pay. Price, SOC.
The Bourbon news., 1899-03-21

The pen may be mightier than the sword; ;
but it is always the pen that tells you so.-
Town Topics.
The Bourbon news., 1899-03-21

The bigot is always dead sure of some
thing he knows nothing about.-Chicago
The Bourbon news., 1899-03-21

A bang-up affair An artillery salute
Christian Work.
The Bourbon news., 1899-03-21

cts gone" he said. "lO Oyears of rheuma-
tism. ST. Jacobs Oil did it"
The Bourbon news., 1899-03-21

Never mind a cane or crutch. st. Jacobs
Oil will cure lame back.
The Bourbon news., 1899-03-21


MRS. PINKHAM-A year
irregular menstruation
and leucorrhoea. My
appetite was variable,
stomach sour and bowels
were not regular, and
was subject to pains like
collie MISREPRESENTATION.
1 wrote you and began to
take Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound and
used two packages of
Sanative Wash. Youcan't
imagine my relief. My
courses are natural and
general hea1thimproved." ="
Mrs. MAMIE ADKINS,
La Due, Mo-, writes:
dear MRS. PINKHAM-
I feel it my duty to tell
you of the good your
Vegetable Compound has
done my daughter. She
suffered untold agony at
time of menstruation be-
fore taking your medicine !;
but the Compound has
relieved the pain. given
stronger, and has improve
you for the benefit she
The Bourbon news., 1899-03-21

1t is easy, sure. 1t will vanish. Use St.
Jacobs Oil for Neuralgia. It's done.
The Bourbon news., 1899-03-21

self for her own sake and especially
for the sake of her daughter. Write
to Mrs. Pinkham, at Lynn. Mass,
for her advice about all matters
concerning the ills of the feminine
organs.
The Bourbon news., 1899-03-21

Auctioneers are morbid men.-Christian
Work
The Bourbon news., 1899-03-21

HANY dutiful daughter pays pain for her mothers
IVH ignorance perhaps neglect
q The mother suffered and she thinks her daughter
suffer also. This is only limited extent. No
healthy Every mother should inform her
The Bourbon news., 1899-03-21
To Cure a Cold In One Day

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All
druggists refund money if it fails to- cure. 25c.
The Bourbon news., 1899-03-21

A high-toned young man-The tenor
nger.-Caristian Work.
The Bourbon news., 1899-03-21
EWDgyLGEWT
MOTHERS

Many young girls beauty wasted by pain at
time of menstruation and many indugent mothers with
kindness permit their daughters to grow careless
about physical health
Miss CARRIE NJ LAMB Big Beaver, Mich writes DEAR
Mpc wear ago I suffered from and
The Bourbon news., 1899-03-21
6oltJ Saada6onM
To Paint the Laughing Sol. .

Hoods Pills cure liver ills, the nonirritating and
the only cathartic to take with Hoods SarsapariIa
The age-herald., 1899-03-23
BENEFITS OFFER.
w. A. Brady and Martin Julian Meet to
 Consider His Proposal.

New York, March 22-When W. A. Brady and Martin Julian meet to decide where F'itzsimmons and Jeffries will fight they will consider a new proposition from G. c. Bennett, Chicago promoter, who has offered a s25OO0 purse for the men to battle for.
 MT. Bennett's $500 forfeit has been sent to the Police Gazette office, and Brady, who has had some correspondence with him, is anxious to discuss the details of the en- gagement with Fitzsimmons' representa- tives. He says he Is anxious to have the fight take place where the largest purse can be obtained. and if Bennetts offer is more advantageous than any of those now under consideration 1t will be accepted.
 Bennett proposes to have the fight take place in an amphitheater, erected for the occasion, in Illinois, Indiana or Missouri. He is now in Kansas City looking for suitable battle-ground in that locality.
The age-herald., 1899-03-23
MIR. BRYAN AT NASHVILLE.
Addressed the Legislature of Tennessee
 Yesterday-Received Great Ovation.

Nashville Tenn, March 22.-Hon. w. J. Bryan was the guest of the general assem- bly, of Tennessee here today. He addressed the joint assembly this morning, a vast crowd visiting the capitol in anticipation of the occasion. Many were unablo to gain was the crush.
 Governor McMillin presented MT. Bryan, who spoke at some length. He said he re- garded the representative as a necessary evil, and then warned them against mis- representing constituents Corporations were referred to as the dangerous enemy of the farmer.
 'Those who grind the people," he said "are those who have made their fortunes dishonestly.'
 make a democratic speech, but he could with propriety refer to the highest de mocracy that teaches man to respect the rights of others. Concluding he said:
 ''It will be a pleasure to me to be able to state that I once addressed a legisla- before commenced"
 the afternoon MT. Bryan visited the Tennessee Industrial school and tonight left for Birmingham. In an interview he has said he would read the book Perry Belmont has sent him and twill point out some differences between the positions he holds and those held by Thomas Jefferson"
The age-herald., 1899-03-23
REPUBLICAN PARTY
With an American Platform to Be Or
 ganized in Porto Rico.

San Juan de Porto Rico, March 22-The leaders of the radical party have decided to organize a republican party in Porto Rico with a thoroughly American plat form. They will endeavor to unite all fac tions. The platform will be submitted at meeting to be held tomorrow and 1t will endorse the policy of President Mckinley, will pledge fidelity to the American flag, hail the prospect of annexation to the United States; express the belief that ths Porto Rico courts can be trusted with the civil government of the island, but will de- clare willingness to await the action of congress. The platform will also favor free suffrage, public schools, reform in taxation, free trade with the United States, the establishment of gold basis for the currency, the American system for the judiciary and will pledge the party to lend every effort towards civilization and to teach the inhabitants to become loyal to the United States.
The age-herald., 1899-03-23
THE YOUNGER BOYS.
Attempt to Parole the Notorious Des-
 peradoes Was Defeated.

St. Paul. Minn., March 22.-The attempt to secure the pardon of the Younger boys who are serving life sentences in the pen itentiary for their connection with the shooting of Northfield bank cashier and others, in which the James boys were said to also be concerned, failed today in the state senate. Senator Wilson's bill to amend the parole law so as to permit the Youngers to be paroled out of the state came up for final passage and lacked four votes. Senator Wilson was attorney-gen- eral in charge of the prosecution of the trial twenty-five years ago and hopes yet to revive and pass the bill.
The age-herald., 1899-03-23
subject of an InterpeIlation

Paris, March 22.-In the chamber of depu- ties today the allegations made against Baron Von Mohrenheim, the former Rus sian ambassador here, in connection with the Dreyfus case were the subject of an interpolation of the government. The premier, NJ. Dupuy, indignantly repelled all the insinuations against the "representa- tive of an allied nation, whose services to France can never be forgotten" and vigorously protested against the action of the newspapers which originated such scandalous falsities."
The age-herald., 1899-03-23
Law to Weigh Coal

Little Rock, Ark, March 22.-A bill pro- viding that all coal mined in Arkansas shall be weighed before screened passed the house by a unanimous vote today. The bill makes 1t finable offense for any coal oper- ators to neglect or refuse to comply with the provisions of the measure. Protests were filed by every coal dealer in Little Rock, Pine Bluff Fort Smith and other cities, but these were ignored by the legis- lature. The bill was introduced in behalf of miners who are now on a strike
The age-herald., 1899-03-23
Ready to Be Mustered Out

Greenyille, s. C., March 22.-The Third battalion of the Fifth Massachusetts regi- ment has been relieved of provost duty by two companies of the 2Olst New York and put in quarantine on account of number of cases of measles among the Massachu- setts boys. The 203d New York regiment is now ready to be mustered out having turn ed in everything but tents, knives and forks, and will be finally dismissed Satur- day. A number of the men will remain in Greenyille.
The age-herald., 1899-03-23
Troons MaI.e a Demonstration

Madrid, March 22.-A band of repatriated troops made demonstration this morning in front of the prefecture. The prefect ad- vised the soldiers to disperse immediately, adding that otherwise he would be compell- ed to resort to force. The demonstrators left, informing the authorities in threat ening manner that they had better pay the arrears due the troops within month.
The age-herald., 1899-03-23
The Orioles at Savannah

Savannah, Ga., March 22.-Manager Me Graw, with nineteen men of the Baltimore baseball club, arrived here today for spring practice. The men are in excellent shape. Practice will be begun tomorrow. Six games have been arranged with Brooklyn. Four Baltimore newspaper correspondents accompanied the bah players.
The age-herald., 1899-03-23
Trust Company Brings Suit

Columbus, O.. March 22.-The Central Trust company has brought suit in the United States court against the Ohio Min ing and Manufacturing company to have a receiver appointed for the Perry County Coal company. It is claimed that the conn., pany owes the trust s7,00,000 and interest. The amount is secured by mortgage.
The age-herald., 1899-03-23
Shot from Ambush

Little Rock, Ark March 22.-Powhattan Winn, prominent Union county farmer. was shot and killed from ambush ten miles from Eldorado last night by a negro named General Washington The assassin is in jail at Eldorado. He has confessed his crime and Is threatened with lynching
The age-herald., 1899-03-23

J. Haley, R. P. Wetmore, Yancey Senn, H. R. Dill and Carter Pope. They will ing democrats and for all members of the reception and arrangement committees. A large section of the orchestra floor of the house will be reserved for ladies and their escorts until 7:3O o'clock, after which time all the vacant seats left will be given to the first corners.
The age-herald., 1899-03-23
Everhardt and lsurns Matched

Memphis, Tenn, March 22.-Jack Ever hardt, of New Orleans, and Charlie Burns, of Cincinnati, were matched tonight for twenty-round contest to take place in Memphis April 12, during the race meet ing, before the South Memphis Atheticl club. Everhardt is in training here.
The age-herald., 1899-03-23
Law Against Cigarettes

Little Rock, Ark, March 22.-A bill pro- hibIting the manufacture. importation, sale or giving away of cigarettes or cigarette paper to any person whomsoever. adult or minor, under penalty of not less than $500 nor more than s5,00O, passed the house by e two to one majority today.
The age-herald., 1899-03-23
FORMER BIRMINGHAM MAN
Files Petition in Bankruptcy in New
 York.

New York, March 22.-(Special.) .)-Joseph L. Welpen, of 27 Walker street, has filed a petition in bankruptcy with liabilities of $44,S10 and no assets. He was formerly of firm of Garry & Welpen of Birmingham, Ala. There are 14O creditors.
The age-herald., 1899-03-23
Second Louisiana Arr,ves

Savannah, Ga., March 22.-The Second Louisian volt nteers arrived at Quarantine today on the Ward liner from Havana and will go into camp as soon as dsinfccted, preparatory to being mustered out