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The Farmington times. [volume] (Farmington, Mo.) 1874-1902, 1899-08-31
ODDS AND ENDS.
View York; slcbt 4 se4o .ooo. .Oco.

New York's debt 10 s24o, ,ooo. .Deo.
In thc.vieinity Of Norfolk. Va, about
i.boo acres arr devoted TO the culture
OF radlshes.
10 is calculated that the shareholders
Of the United Kingdom oufnumbcr the
railway employees by about $1,000.
Among the latest collecting fRds Il a
search after odd trade signs aud cir.
cuisrs. The collectors declare there is
morp fun In n than anything IN the col
lection line yet attempted.
One Of the masterpieces Of musical
clocks has just been completed for sAe
emperor of chins. IN whose p4iscs. be-
sides pointing unt the correct time. II
win play selertlors with . fully
equipped automatic orrhezfrs.
On . cloudiess day. when looking
away from the snn toward tke alky. We
observe its bIua coIor. We are then
booking into sraee. but our line u sieht
b intercepted b mnltituds n dust
particles susl,en6ed d tn air. TAs
ooior of thpse ynFfielas y chnerved d
- blue This = ~ y tkeIr Sunsst,ne
= eur syex tie I'M raya noainsl whiea
they form - e1lR6tDye bosyItf. Nk1In
~ rsd oe epe<s1r Esxs1 rugo lo -,
The Farmington times. [volume] (Farmington, Mo.) 1874-1902, 1899-08-31

rs an explosion uf dynamite n the
Margaret Mining company mill near
'artcrvillc. Mo. five miners were killed.
Joscph and Harry Becker, ~ and 20
wears 81 age respectively, hrothers, ~
~. Louis. were drowned In the river just
above Grafton, M.
81 the age ~ 7s Dwight II. Baldwin.
founder oi the piano firm of Baldwin &
Co.. died ut his residence Ia Cincinnati.
The independent campaign OF Mayor
Jones. Of Toledo, for governor Of Ohio
was opened, 10y sending out great guam
titles of literature.
Rev. William II. WIlborne. Of Flat
Hollow, Ky. was fatally wounded In n
quarrel with his divorced wife.
In Topeka. Kan. farmers and busi-
ness men have organized the Farmers
Federation Of the Mississippi Valley
with capital stock Of s2o.0O0.0oO. TO
control the prices Of farm products.
Gen. Brooke and Gen. Wood have de.
ricd to the war department reports Of
riots and Disturbance In Santiago.
In Darien. Ca, troops were called for
to put a stop 10 race troubles.
The National Association Of Mexican
War Veterans will hold iis annual con-
yrntiou In indianapolis September 10
aud "a.
Judge William y. Grover. n prominent
lawyer. dropped dead on the street nt
Warsaw, ILL.,. from heart failure.
In an official report from Porto Rico
II Is stated that there have been 2.si2
burisls Of victims Of the recent burri-
zane. One thousand families are miss-
ing. together with their houses. and the
number Of destitute persons Is $1,000.
In Des Moines the Iowa state fair
opened with the larges, number Of Wis
iiors and exhibitors In its history.
Matthews Craig and Cyrus A. Brown
were executed at Muskogee for murder.
II wns the first legal hanging OF white
men ever held in Indian territory
A new cable between Miami. Fla., and
Havana. Cuba. has been completed.
The receipts in Cuba from January
I last TO August under the manage
ment Of the United States government
were ss,a2i ,33s; disbursements, 1881.
sss.
Fire destroyed the historic old clay
mansion near Paris, Ky.
In Msrshheld. Wis, William Moran.
q railway fireman, shot and killed his
wife and afterward killed himself.
Family troubles were the cause.
In Laramie county, Wyo.. forest fires
have destroyed large quantity Of
valuable timber.
A iire In the village Of Reading. Mich,
burned q buildings, causing loss of
s7s.oc0.
Advises from Mormon missions show
that ssi elders are laboring In the sonth.
During an electric storm at Little
Rock. Ark, millions Of English spar
rows were killed.
George Tanner, saloon keeper In
San Francisco. murdered Deputy sher-
in James II. Brown and Fannie barnes.
JealeuEy was the cause.
From Manila the United States
cruiser Boston arrived In San Frau-
eisco.
The subject Of Abraham Liucoln's
lsst Official act ns president Of the
uniied States, George 9. L. Vaughan.
died In Msryvilis- Mo, He was con-
victed as a spy and Lincoln pardoned
him.
A roundup OF rIotous negroes in Nc
Intosh county. Ca. by the military re-
suited In the surrender Of several OF shs
leaders.
In Upper Sandnsky. o.. Peter STAINS
~. sged 100. and bis wife. aged -. both
eo1arra. celebrated thsiF siehty-flrst
nsFriAes <rs.vsssry. i
The Farmington times. [volume] (Farmington, Mo.) 1874-1902, 1899-08-31
MINOR NEWS ITEMS.

Manuel Garcia, OF spain, the oldest
living professor OF music In the world,
was born e4 years ago.
Glasgow numbers among itS populn-
iion Il man who Is mnking a manuscript
copy OF the Bible. He expects TO finish
II in two years,
Wilbur y. and John r. Stiles are twins
living In Wichita, Kan. They look 30
much alike that only intimate friends
can tell them apart.
William II. Bodwell, well-known
printer, ex-presideni OF the lnterna-
tional Typographical union, died at
whitehall n. y, aged 81 years.
Reports from southern Russia say
that a current belief of the approaching
end Of the world is causing panic
among the uneducated classes.
An imperial ukase has been issued
establishing n system of education for
the children of the nobility In Russia,
largely at government expense.
Salvation Army folks are forbidden 90
use trumpet. drum or tamborlne In the
streets OF Philadelphia, aud speech only
is left TO them in their public worship.
Near certain quarry in Italy Is a
town the inhabitants Of which pay no
rent OF taxes. They are quarry EN-
pioyes, who have dur dwellings in the
face of steep rock.
During the international exposition.
soon to be held nj Buffalo. the Niagara
falls will tse illuminated by huge riec.
trio searchlighss, equipped with multi.
colored glasses aud are lights.
The American Automobile company
has been organized In New York 10 con.
troll the manufacture and operation of
all the automobiles and motors In which
kerosene or gasoline IL used.
Prof. X. A. Frssenden. Of Allegheny.
Pa: addressed the American Association
for the Advancement Of Science In Co
lHmbus, o., concluded that the earth
must be al least no.ooo. 900 years old.
Capt. Francis W. Diclins. for acme
time acting chief Of the bureau of nav
iFaiion. navy department. 10 20 BE- given
command of the hattIsship Indiana,
succeeding Capt. II. G. Taylor. who has
asked 20 be relieved.
TIE Official report on the uninersl pro-
duction Of the Cuited States for the cal.
sndar year isss has been made public
By ~ geological survey. itshowx that
xince 1850 tho total value Of the min
ersi pro5uctiop Of The United States has
tucreassd frosn Ss6s s,sis. 600 10 ss79, ,seor
~ = aooA nsaxlx " NJ esst
The Farmington times. [volume] (Farmington, Mo.) 1874-1902, 1899-08-31
A WEEKS HISTORY
fne Important happenings Of n
Week Briefly Told.
IN ALL PARTS OF THE UNION
All the Latest News Of Interest from
WASHINGTON. FroI the East, the
West and the South.
IN ALI PARTS OF THE UNION
THE LATEST FOREIGN DISPATCHES
InoM MAkI.INGTnN.

NrurIv rocco troops will b. available
Tor service iu the Philippine before No
yrmbrr I.
The Ffcsiucni has decided to enlist
the entire force OF $1,000 volunteer
provided for by congrrss,
There have been enlisted ip thr rcgu.
lar army 0o.6Tl men since ibr beginning
Of the Spanish war.
The treasury department. VIII issuc
IN entire series nf new uutes TO replace
the old ones uf the denominations oi 81.
s.. s.. SO, $50. $50. sl0n aud 500.
President Mckinney, 10 is said. will
soon issue a proclamation TO the effect
that the census ordered FOR Cuba Il
SO be the beginning nf The movement
looking toward the establishment Of an
Independent government for that is-
land.
The Farmington times. [volume] (Farmington, Mo.) 1874-1902, 1899-08-31

Washington, Aug. ae.--it ~ believed
that after tho new regiments are on
their wny to the Philippincs the ser,.
iess Of morr general officers will he
considered. There are now three ma.
jcr generais of the rcgulnr army and
ak brigadlers. Of this number only
one brigadier. Gen. Otis, holding u
commission as major general Of yoIun-
seer' 10 In the Philippines. u ~ gem
orally conceded that the number Of
general officers In the Philippines. ~.
et present. viii not be sufficient 10
eomEnand the force Of eg.occ mer
The Farmington times. [volume] (Farmington, Mo.) 1874-1902, 1899-08-31

Frankfort-oa-the-M Main. Aug. es.--
This town iE gaiiy decorated with tias.s
in honor Of the ono hundred and fifth
anniversary of the birth Of t;orthc.
which was celebrated to-day. The
birthplaer of the port WAS crowded
with visitors fram all parts OF Europe
and America. ES-Empress Frederick
attended the ceremonies. which were
under the auxpiceS OF the Free Ger.
man aeaGsm my ard the Goethe society.
Sp~eches were made by Prot. Erich
Schmidt and Prof. Valentine, OF 1os-
don.
The Farmington times. [volume] (Farmington, Mo.) 1874-1902, 1899-08-31

Daniel Montgomery. living IL miles
northwest Of Milan, fatally wounded
his wife at an early hour the other
morning. attempted 10 XIII his lit,ls
boy, aud then cut this throat, sever
ing over two-thirds Of his neck and
dying almost instantly. The Mont
gomery family In wealthy and re-
Epected, and Mrs. Montgomery, ths
murdered woman, was a Watson, one
of the pioneer families of the county.
IL is believed that Montgomery was in
sane.
The Farmington times. [volume] (Farmington, Mo.) 1874-1902, 1899-08-31
STEAMER ALAMEDA ROBBERY.
Aiamcds's Treasure nSsna
arc sasS Accounted Tor.

San Francisco. Aug. 2s.-Tbe police
ieelare that two of the men who
robbed the treasure room Of the
steamer Alameda OF $500 soycrrigns.
nome time ago, have now been ac-
counted for. one OF them. Jack Casey.
who Is In custody. asserting that Jim
mile Kelly, an alleged associate In the
crime, h dead. Casey came here from
III Paso. Tex. last Friday. aud was
arrested on saturday night lie de-
rIaTss that he knows nothing whatever
OF the crime committed ON the Ala
media.
The Farmington times. [volume] (Farmington, Mo.) 1874-1902, 1899-08-31
Little Less Thaa q Miracle.


Kingston, Aug. 20. Mail adyiccs re-.
eeived here from Port Limon. Costa
kica. report the arrest there of man
named Rutherford, who In alleged 10
be the murderer Of Best Harding An'h-
er. an American, here. In 1897. Euth.
erford, u appsarx, was Archer's rar:-
ner, and disappeared after Archrr'm
death, and the county eoroner's iury
found verdict of suicide. In spite Of
suspicious facts In the case. This
caused such widespread indignation
that further investigation wns bsgun
two months ago at the rrqucs, cs the
United States.
The Farmington times. [volume] (Farmington, Mo.) 1874-1902, 1899-08-31
GRANT is HOURLY EXPECTED.
rh~ Tran@pert is Hrimxin@ the wye-
ninx, fasho ard North Ds-
keta rrsep. Back Home.

Fan francisco. Aug. 2q.---The trans.
por, Grant, conveying the Wyoming.
idnho and North Dakota volunteers
from the Philippines, n hardly ex-
pcctsd. She win br met by iarr.
delegations from thnSs states. who
will go outside the Golden Gate on
the tug Governor Markham md the
United States steamer General No
Dowell.
The Farmington times. [volume] (Farmington, Mo.) 1874-1902, 1899-08-31

Stanton, Eeh-, Aug. 7s.--John John
son, . fnrsser hv;ng- nrsr herr. WAS
shot and instantly kIlIrd hy his ha,f-
1ssthss, Oliver And<rsna. Anderson
and JohnAon hAd ! qusxswi and sep.
asstsd. .Johnson faliowed with .
rhot gun. Anderson also prodseed .
uAot gum. Johnson stsempsed IN shoot.
hut The gun failed V 90 a.. And~rsoa
then tc0k ! ahot - hin, killing him
isstsatjy. A1tex the shooting Ander-
soa wrr hrenght " town and delivered
= De sathoTitbsk H 4 non IN III
Nm.
The Farmington times. [volume] (Farmington, Mo.) 1874-1902, 1899-08-31

Topeka Kss. Aug. Ts.--Prominent
farmers have organized the Farmers
Federation Of the Mississippi valley,
with capital stock Of SO. .Oc0. 90. The
purpose 6f the trust 10 10 coitrul this
prizes of farm products of the Misais-
sippi valley, and especially ef ths
encrmoxs corn erup of Kanssn.
The Farmington times. [volume] (Farmington, Mo.) 1874-1902, 1899-08-31
Gaoa l.rosperts In I.afnyriIr.

John II. Guimke, of Lafayette coun-
IS, says he has lived in that county -
years. and never had he seen 40 much
feed for stock as a: the present time
The Farmington times. [volume] (Farmington, Mo.) 1874-1902, 1899-08-31

Paris. Aag. ss.-'rhr pciire Visited
the home Of Pre.ident Duh~c of ths
Young Mems Anti-S-mife league where
MANY important fsapers were selx~d.
Proceedings will be instituted
ngsinss the Ecisir for Publishing doe
uinents concerning the safety Of ths
state.
The Farmington times. [volume] (Farmington, Mo.) 1874-1902, 1899-08-31

Lima, Peru. Aug. 27, via Galveston,
Tex. Aug. 2o.--'fhe Lima College lie
Advocates. at session held Saturday
night, made Mairia I.abori and DR.
mango -Drcyfus advocates as Rennes
honorary members of the college
The Farmington times. [volume] (Farmington, Mo.) 1874-1902, 1899-08-31

Sister Agnes, who climbed out OF
fourth-atory window. had miraculous
escape from injury and possible death.
AfteT climbing out Of the window. she
took hold of the swinging shutter.
swung herself free oi the building,
aud dropped 10 the ground without
ipparent in larry.
The Farmington times. [volume] (Farmington, Mo.) 1874-1902, 1899-08-31

Charles Waipol. crushed TO death.
stephen j. Thomas, crushed TO deata.
John Fay, head crushed,
Richard Sherman, head cut oE,
on
Theodore Thorue. crushed to death.
MisNing and supposed to be under
the ruins:
The Farmington times. [volume] (Farmington, Mo.) 1874-1902, 1899-08-31

Quincy. H.. Aug. ap.---Chester A.
Haicock died sudtlenly yesterday. aged
80. He was general counsel Of the
Omaha. Kansas city 4 h2tsrn r~tl-
ruad, aud had Wide reputation - -
ernsof and politician. Ne was csndt-
dste for ileusenanf gcssrp<x % ~
gDld deuloarstir sirket.
The Farmington times. [volume] (Farmington, Mo.) 1874-1902, 1899-08-31
Cse Hundred Year. Old.

J.H. schuette. of Ellisyilie. st. Louis
county, celebrated the one-hundreth
anniversary of his birth, by r-cep-
tion given at the home of his daughter.
The Farmington times. [volume] (Farmington, Mo.) 1874-1902, 1899-08-31

Hemorrhage of the lungs. resulting
from inhaliug mosquito smudge,
caused the SUDDEN death Of Mrs. II. c.
Evans. an aged lady Of Carthage. The
smoke caused violent coughing, and
she burst q blood vessel.
The Farmington times. [volume] (Farmington, Mo.) 1874-1902, 1899-08-31

According TO the Cnrthage-Joplin
directory, Carthage has a population of
$4,000 and Joplin $1,000, an increase of
1000 in Carthage and 10000 in Joplin
during the past year.
The Farmington times. [volume] (Farmington, Mo.) 1874-1902, 1899-08-31

Gold has been found in paying
quantities on the Chamncss farm,
iOur miles north OF Golden City. The
strike was made at depth of 81 feet.
The Farmington times. [volume] (Farmington, Mo.) 1874-1902, 1899-08-31

James NcIilttin, aged II, n prom
inent stockman of Gentry county, and
father of j. NJ. Mcliittim, the Texas
cattle king, was killed on his farm
by a vicious bull.
The Farmington times. [volume] (Farmington, Mo.) 1874-1902, 1899-08-31

A tragedy occurred nj Noel, McDon-
aid county, over game OF cards. Will
lam Matncy persuaded James Smith
and u stranger TO 60 with him into
the woods on the river 20 have n game
OF cards. Mntney was accused of
chenting, and a quarrel ensued. Mat
ney drew a pistol and ordered tho
stranger 10 jump into the river. lie
jumped, and Smith, expecting to be
forced TO jump into the river pulled
a revolver and shot Matney dead in his
tracks. Smith gave himself up, and
was taken TO Neosho.
The Farmington times. [volume] (Farmington, Mo.) 1874-1902, 1899-08-31

San Juan, p. r., Aug. 26.---An Official
report has been issued by the prrsi-
dau of the superior board OF health.
showing that there has been 2,3i3
burials Of victims OF the recent harri-
cane. One thousand families are miss
Ing, together with their houses
The Farmington times. [volume] (Farmington, Mo.) 1874-1902, 1899-08-31
Recent Deaths.

Col. Adam Miller, a prominent citi-
Ten of Camden county, aged 50. He
was buried by the Masonic lodge. Of
which he was member 80 years. He
was q veteran OF the Florida war, hav-
Ing gone out In Tennessee regiment
under Gen. jackson. He was also
prominent ms captain and colonel OF
Missouri state militia during the civil
war. For the last 30 yearS he had
practiced law, and served two terms
as probate Judge. He amassed quite
q fortune.
Allan A. Rial, the Oldest person in
the Masonic Home OF Missouri, ST.
Louis, at the age Of %. He leaves a
widow, aged 81.
John NJ. B0sscker, a wealthy lumber
merchant and capitalist OF warrens-
burg, II appendicitis.
The Farmington times. [volume] (Farmington, Mo.) 1874-1902, 1899-08-31
Fruits and Vegetables.

Apples, barrels, i6s,55s, $i04.53S:
peaches, baskets, is3,76i, 5000:
Strawberries, crates, i40,ss4, s23s, ,4s3;
rnspberries, crates, 9,6i5, si7,307;
blackberrieE, crates, 1864. s55,996;
fresh fruit, pounds, 3,039.os2, s7s,s00;
dried fruit, pounds, Tsi, ,a37, st6,s74.
potatoes. bushels, iiO,30s. s52,ols; on
TONS, bushels, s3,45l. sii,726; melons,
s,3o3, ,526, &i33.1ll; canned goods,
pounds. 7,T94 .sse, sli6.o25; vegetables.
pounds, s,2s4. 7.3, S43, 300.
The Farmington times. [volume] (Farmington, Mo.) 1874-1902, 1899-08-31

Detroit. Mich, Aug. ss.---Mary Aun
Carr. q Port Huron young Indy icaped
from the rail of the steamer Darius
Cole, yesterday, into Lake St. ClairS
and was drowned before the .teaner
scula be put about and boats lowered
The Farmington times. [volume] (Farmington, Mo.) 1874-1902, 1899-08-31

Flour, pounds, 3i9,T2i.479, S7,S53,0sI;
corn meal, pounds, 5,379. .aSo. s37.4i4,
mill feed, pounds, s5,os9. .io3, $044,sis.
HFtaeellane0ua.
The Farmington times. [volume] (Farmington, Mo.) 1874-1902, 1899-08-31
swords ana Medals

Congressman John Dalzell followed
In an eloquent Address, and on behalf
of the citizens of western penusyi.
,anin. presented each Of 'he commits.
stoned officers a sword, ,he chaplain
a loving cup. and every nnn in the
regiment a beautiful metlal. The prcs.
enis were received by Col, l,arnrtt on
behalf of the officers and men. Gen.
Wesley Merritt was then introduced,
aud made an address On behalf Of the
army.
After beDcdiction by Rev. DIR. 4. II.
Lucas. the regiment was marched 10
the Park race track. where a sunpt.
yous rcpsst was served.and then they
we're finally dismissed.
The Farmington times. [volume] (Farmington, Mo.) 1874-1902, 1899-08-31

Len Anesles. Cal-. Ant. ss.-Ih~ ec1-
1ltioa Of ex-s3or. 6smuti ntrfi1I. y
worse to-day, He suRsrs6 . sls6lse ~
paHaiysis q ~ a'elbck ~ at6EllAe.
The Farmington times. [volume] (Farmington, Mo.) 1874-1902, 1899-08-31

''taen.r Coxey. Of Coxey army fame.
In sAid 70 br busy keeping the grass
on . $4,000 Iced mine In southwest
Mfxnourj.
The Farmington times. [volume] (Farmington, Mo.) 1874-1902, 1899-08-31

In many localities drought hss pre-
vailed since the middle Of July, snA
crop prospects have materially dimin-
iyheS.
The Farmington times. [volume] (Farmington, Mo.) 1874-1902, 1899-08-31
PENNSNVANANS HOME
Noisy Greeting to the Gallant Tenih
at Allegheny City and
Pittsburgh.
Asils DAY lOHs 10 Bs REMEMBERED,

The aeturu-d Heroes weteomed NJ
Half Million People. by shs
President of thr Waited states and
by the Gov~rnoF Of the Csnmsn
weaith--swerds and Nedsis.
The Farmington times. [volume] (Farmington, Mo.) 1874-1902, 1899-08-31

After music by the Economy band
Mai. Lrcs Smith called the meeting
- order. aud Rev. 7. n. llnyle. ID. d.,
delivered the invocation
Gov. Wm. Stone was then intro.
duced HIS chairman Of the meeting.
and delivered an address Of welcome
In behalf Of the state.
At the conclusion Of Gov. Stonr's
address. President Mckinley was In.
troducesl. and after the applanSe had
subsidized. he gave the gallant Tenth
the welcome Of the nation, and
thanked them for the service they had
40 nobiy rendered their country and
humanity.
The Farmington times. [volume] (Farmington, Mo.) 1874-1902, 1899-08-31

Tom Eutler, Of Boston, beat the ten
mile worlds bicycle record at Ravens
ood. H., his time being lG:;5 3-s.
The Farmington times. [volume] (Farmington, Mo.) 1874-1902, 1899-08-31

The Missouri state board win meet
November 6 for the purpose of select.
ing a site for the cpileptic colony.
Many towns want the institution.
The Farmington times. [volume] (Farmington, Mo.) 1874-1902, 1899-08-31
vaans Man Instantiy Killed.

Samuel Brown. young mnn OF
Martlnsburg, Audrain county. was
struck by n fast freight train and In
gtnptiy killed.
The Farmington times. [volume] (Farmington, Mo.) 1874-1902, 1899-08-31
CHILDREN N DIRE PERIL.
Burning Of ST. IgnuS 0rphanage ai
SparkhilI, N. Y.---Four Lives
Were Lost.
SEVERAL SISTERS AND INMATES HBsT,

The H~scse of the ChiIdrea was Aas
Wirabty Conducted by the sisters
Aided bS thr NsrseS Rnd Monitors
aaa some of the older Boys-.Ths
Lose Go ei0n.aoB.
The Farmington times. [volume] (Farmington, Mo.) 1874-1902, 1899-08-31

Ruby Richards, HeamstresE, was
completely scaiped by revolving pull
ley in the 81. Louis Coffin Goa fac
tory. She may die.
The Farmington times. [volume] (Farmington, Mo.) 1874-1902, 1899-08-31
Chnrnea wlth the Graves Mar.lcr.

Archie Frazier was placed under ar.
rest at Kansas City, charged with the
murder of Thomas Graves and his sis
ter near Richmond. Ray county.
The Farmington times. [volume] (Farmington, Mo.) 1874-1902, 1899-08-31
p,xn,c ans I,.N .notlinx,

The annual picnic and log-rolliug Of
the Modern woodmen OF America tool:
place OF Odessa, with n crowd Of 1900
in attendance.
The Farmington times. [volume] (Farmington, Mo.) 1874-1902, 1899-08-31

Pittsburgh, Pa. Aug. 29.--The Tentl
regiment. Pennsylvania volunteers
which was expected In Pittsburgh at
$3.50 a. h,.. was delayed on the road
nearly five hours. and did not reach
New brighton, Pa, until after noon.
A committee Of pennEylvnniHnS mrt
the regimen. vt that point and wel-
coined the members home.
A Noea breakfast.
The trains stopped at New Brighten
for breakfast and at one o'clock start
cd for Pittsburgh, where II arrived at
. o'clock.
President Mckinley was notified oi
the detention and did not leave tht
residence OF Mr.. Pitcairn until nearly
! o'clock, when he entered car.
Tiage and was driven to Allegheny,
where he took his place Ia the parade.
The day opened threatening, hu;
later the sun came out brightly.
An immense crowd throngrd the
streets frcm early morning and much
disappointment wa. felt NJ the long
delay.
= NoIsS Welcome.
With cannon booming. .bellsclanFing
whistles shrieking, flags waving. and
mighty cheers from hundreds of tnou-
sands Of throats, the brave Tenth
were welcomed home. nv their trains
rolled In, after more than years gal.
liant service In the Philippines. The
reception will always be remembered
In this city as oIr Of the greatest
demonstrations Of patriotism that has
ever taken place in this country. A
fund Of S5S.OGO. donated by che gencr.
Gus citizens Of Pittsburgh. and the sur.
rounding towns permitted the commit
tee who had the affair In charge. n
make lavish preparations FOR the
homecoming, and nothing was left
undoue that would show the Fighting
Tenth" how well their services fuI
their country In a foreign land wer.
appreciated by the residents uf theii
native state.
The One Element Lacking.
The only thing lacking TO make th'
N"s WV w NNlHfHiS h"Ppllft@ was tNt
absence of the brave and well h..
loved Col. Hawkins, who led the boys
In all of their battles and shared in all
Of their suffcrlnFs. but who was de.
MED the privilege of marching at the!l
head, when they returned home to re
ceivc the piRudltE Of a grateful peo-
pie.
The train came IN Allegheny u
three sections. aud immediately tn,
soldiers had diSemlarkcd. the line OF
mnrch TO Schcnicy park, where the rx.
crciscs were 20 be held. was taken up
Marched te SchcnIes Park.
Upon reaching schcnley park. th.
column was reviewed by President
Mckinley. after which he proceeded 10
the music pavilion. where the exer.
rises were held. Seats had been pro
gided for $4,000 friends and relative,
Of the members Of the Tenth" In
front Of the music pavilion. hut thcse
were fiiled long before the exercises
began, aud thousands were unable to
secure even standing room within
bearing distance.