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Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-12-27
BUER GUNS DESTROYED
Sortie From Ladysmith by
General Hunter.
RESERVE FORCE AT PRETORIA,
iIid to Be 5000 Europeans Skilled In
Modern Warfare Thcre--Numbor Killed
In Different Engagements - Possible

LONDON, Dec. 27.--A dispatch to the
Daily News from Ladysmith, dated Fri
day, Dec. 10, by hcliograph, says
"Another sortie last night. General
Hunter, with 900 volunteers, destroyed
one 6-inch Creusot gun, one howitzcr
nnd one Maxim. One Briton killed.
Tho Boer gunners fed"
LONDON, Dec. 27.-The Cape Town
correspondent Of the Daily News. tele.
graphing Wednesday, Dec. 20. seid in
part: "from Boer sources, hithei to sin.
Rularly well informed, | learn that
there are 5000 European officers aud
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-12-27

WASHINGTON, Dec. a7.-Busnrod I'm.
derwood, who achieved fame as scout
in the army of Northern Virginia, died
here, aged SO years. Many deeds re-
quiring great coolness and courage were
credited to him by General r. Il. Lee
and Colonel John r. Mosby of the
Forty.third Virginia cavalry, to which
he belonDed
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-12-27

WASHINGTON, Dec. 27.-Word was re-
coived at the war department that the
transport Maine. with Colonel Murray
and the Forty.third volunteer infantry,
arrived at Singapore on her way to
Manila. Colonel Murray reported the
death of Corporal Kerrigan. Of Company
B. on tho 18th inst, of alcoholic poison.
iIn
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-12-27

HARRIsBuRa, Dec. 27.--The hearing
in the preliminary injunction proceed
ings brought in Dauphin county court
by Derry council of Hummelstown to
restrain the state and national officials
of the Junior Order of American Me-
chanics from collecting the national per
capita tax was postponed until Jan. 4.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-12-27

SYDNEY, N, s. w, Dec, a1.--It is re-
ported that the bubonio plague has made
its appearance at Noumea, capital of the
French penal colony of New Caledonia.
Ten Kanakas succumbed TO the disease
and four whites were attacked. The
disease was said to be spreading.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-12-27
British Dying with Typhoid Fover.

NEW York. Dec. 27.-A dispatch to
The Tribune said in part; The Lady.
smith list shows that typhoid fever and
dysentery are more effective than the
Beers artillery in reducing the strength
OF the garrison day by day.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-12-27
THE MARKETS,
PIrrsBUaa. Dec. 2s.
WHEAT--No. red, 6lli65c,

PITTsBUao. Dec. 2s
WHEAT--No. 2 red, 64l165c.
CORN-Shelled yellow No. 2, 309Ios; high
mixed do. y't3'c; mixed 88lste37c; No. 2 vel
low ear. 40,sQDilc; high mixed. 10 q4Oc: mixed,
IS GB9c; low mixed. 370ta1tsc; No. 2yellow ear,
new, SSgtSSIac; No. yellow shellcd. new. 85a1
@3s14c.
oATs--No. ! white. sos1 eJiI.e; No. 2 white,
8lxssO'4c; extra No. 8. 2stSisSocj No. 8. 2ss
281sc. ~ f--N
HAY--No. timothy. SIS. .25DI3. so; No. 2 tim
othy. $ll.5yGl2.50; No 8 timothy. sl0.0O,6ll 90
No. clover mixed. Sl2.00gl2.5O; No. clover
S1200Gl2.b0: No. / prairie s8.25G85O; No .
prairie. Sf6Gs2b; No. o prairie, f7.5OCts.00 No
tprairie. $700g7.5l; packing hay. 500 gS.0)
No. timothy from country wagons, slB.0Vd
400.
COMMUNICATIONS chickens, bO955c
per pair; small. 45t50c spying chickens. 25 q
45c as to size. ducks, 8ltoc per pound; tur.
keys. Sls61e,sc; geese, Bt7o. Dressed chickens
Old, l0y5gllc per pound spring, llGi3c
ducks l0gllc; turkeys, l3Di4c; geese, SQpYc.
GAME-Rabbits, drawn, 20Se25c; pheasants
TOCG7.6) per dozen; quail, sl.75G2.00 per
dozen; gray squirrels. '5ctGslc0 per dozen.
BUTTER-Elgin prints, 2ss6(9.pc; extra
creamery. 2SCS2S &c; Ohio fancy creamery, "a
@2dc; country roll. lsGclS>s; low grade and
cooking, l69lsc.
CHEESE Full cream. Ohio. new, il,9i4lsc;
threequarters. 10 a(9l3o New York state full
cream, now, l3Sls1so; Wisconsin, 14Jslgl5c
2'pound brick, Swiss. lalqgl6c; limburger.
new i3Is1lAc.
EGGs-strictly fresh, Pennsylvania and
Ohio. IN cases, zl62,c; storage. i1(Gl8c; tic ad.
ditional for candlins.)
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-12-27

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 27.--The North
American today said in part: "Phila.
delphia will send q hospital ship and a
large corps OF American physicians and
surgeons to the Transvaai. Subscription
lists will be circulated and a pro, Boer
public meeting will De held ut the Acad.
emy OF Music with that end of VIEW
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-12-27
WRECKED SEAMEN DROWNED
a Number of Men E.c,pipu From n
ship Lost by tho sSamp-
Ing OF Boat,

CAPE Henry, Va, Dec. 2,.-Follow.
ing is the list of men lost by the swamp.
ing OF the Ariosto's boats in the surf
near oeracolSe, N. O., furnished by Mr..
. l.. Dosher, United States weather
bureau official, Hatterag;
John Kemp, chief officer; w. L. In.
fort second officer; j. w. Scott, second
engineer u. Roberts, third engineer;
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-12-27
Murderous Feud In Kentucky.

PITrsBuRG. Ky, Dec. 27.-In Clay
county Alex, Fisher was shot and killed
by his brother, Pies Fisher. They were
members of opposite factions of the
Phi'pot-Griifon foud. Pies Fisher es-
capped. Sam Philpot, who was in Jail
charged with recently killing Ned Rog.
ers, ESCAPED.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-12-27

CHICAGO, Dec, 27.-Clydo II. Wallace.
clerk in the United States sub.treas.
ury IN this city, was arrested on the
charge OF having stolen 1000 in gold
from tho ofiice. He was said TO have
confessed.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-12-27

ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. Dec. 27.-Major
General Brooke. with Captain i, T.
Dean aud Lieutenant Q. w. Castle OF
his staff, arrived here enroute to Wash.
ington from Havana.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-12-27
EULoeIzED MooDY's LIFE.
funsrei OF the Great Preacher at East
Northnsld. Mass.--Body Viewed
by . Largo Crowd.

by Large Crowd.
EAST NoRTHFIBLp, Mass, Dec, a..
The funeral services over the remains Of
Dwight L, Moody wero held ut tho Con.
gregational church here before a very
large audience. Men who for many
years have been connected with Mr..
Moody's work took part. Rev o. I.
bcofeld, ID. D.. ofiiciatcd, assisted by
Rev. A. Torrey OF the Moody Bible in.
stitute, Chicago. There We're services
at the lats residence OF M, Moody early
on Tuesday, only relatives and close
friends being present. DIR. Scoileld read
the Scriptures and Mr.. Torrey offered
prayer.
When the family had withdrawn, the
corpse, which had been permitted to re.
main upon leathern couch, was placed
IN the casket, which was of simple dc.
sign. black covered and open full length
The body was borne to the church ON an
oblopg, black.covered bier, by about
forty students from the Northfleld insti.
tute. Before the bier was raised white
roses were sprinkled about the casket.
DR.. Scofeld and Mr.. Torrey led the pro.
oession, while following the bier came
the following honorary pallbearers: Ira
D.. Sankey and George O. Stebbins, OF
brooklyn; II. O. Morse and d. w. Nc.
Williams, New York; Rev. w. J. Herd.
man and Rev. George @. Needham, OF
philadelphia. The bier was placed in
front of the pulpit and the lid of the
casket was removed, showing spray of
palm and ivy extending from thefeet to
the breast. A large number of villagers
and visitors then began to file past the
body, Mr.. Moody's face had every ap.
pcarance Of one enjoying peaceful sleep.
The body remained on view in tho
church until about 2:80 o'clock. AT the
public funeral service the music was
rendered by the choir of l50 students.
An invocation was followed by the
scripture lesson, read by Rev. A. T.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-12-27

MIppLEsBoRo, Ky, Dec. 27.-At Taze
well. Team. Jim Thompson killed Har.
rison Ray in drunken row. At Allan.
theus Hill, Va, r. Overton and John
Combs fought n duel and both were
killed. At Walnut Hill, Va, Bal Ely
killed his uncle, named Oops.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-12-27

what" asked the sentimental
young woman, twas the most touching
incident you ever witnessed?"
And after some thought Senator
Sorghum answered, with emphasis:
IAN election" Star.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-12-27

WASHINGTON, Deo. 27.--An applica.
tion for pardon of Joseph Wilkins and
Howard Butler. now serving terms in
the Moyamensing prison, Philadelphia,
for violating the oleomargarine laws,
was made to President Mckinley.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-12-27

MATEwAN, w. Va, Dec. 27.-Wayne
Hatfield, son of Elias Hatfield and
nephew Of Devil Anse Hatfield, shot and
killed George Hatfeld's son of Bear
Creek. The shooting occurred in George
Brazur's store. Wayne Hatfield es.
capped to the mountains.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-12-27
Boute,lo. Condition Quit. sor,on,.

Boston. Dec, 27,--The condition of
Congressman q. A. Boutolle of Maine,
who was taken III in this city last week
and later taken to his home in Bangor,
is understood to be quite serious, and it
is stated that he was brought to u sani.
tarium In this city.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-12-27

In times Of scarcity the South Afri.
can natives sometimes rob the ants
nests, and MS much as five bushels OF
grain have been .Aken from single
nest
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-12-27

WASHINGTON, Dec. ~. - General
Wood. at Havana, informsl tho war de.
partment of the death of Walter Rees,
Company G.. Eighth infantry, on the
22d inst. at Camp Columbia, Quemados.
OF typhoid fever.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-12-27

LANCASTER. Pa, Dec. 27.--Abraham
x. Leievre. farmer Of Greenland, aged
10 years, died from hydrophobia. He
was bitten on the hand by cat about
four months ago.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-12-27

New YORK, Dec. 27.-Mrs. Samuel
Valleau. aged 90, the wife of retired
actor. was killed by a train ut Avon,
near Asbury Park, N. j., while she was
attempting to cross the track.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-12-27

Aguinaldo Rumorcd to Be In Mexico.
CIrY OF MEXICO, Dec. 27.-A curious
report gained credeDce here that Aguin.
aldo had arrived in Mexico.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-12-27
To SHIP cold to Europe.

New YoRK, Dec. -Heidelbach,
Jckelheimer q 90. will ship $500, 900
gold on the steamer Teutonic, sailing for
Europe today.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-12-27

HARRISBURG, Pa, Dec. 27.-J. @.
Coon, ono of the veteran newspaper
publishers and editors of Northeastern
Pennsylvania, died in the Danville in.
sane asylum Of an affection Of the
BRAIN aged 80
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-12-27
Treaty Between China and Mexico.

WASHINGTON, Doc. 27.--A treaty bo.
tween China aud Mexico for general
treaty of trade, navigation aud immi.
grafton was signed at tho Mexican en-
bassy.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-12-27

BALTIMORE, Dec. 27,-Franklin B..
Livingston, blind man, aged So years.
death at their home, 1850 Columbia ave.
nue.. He sad she tried to another him.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-12-27

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 27.-Allen &.
Rorke, prominent contractor and
builder and Republican politician in
this city, died at his home here, He
built the now state capitol nc Harris.
huru
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-12-27

NEW York, Dec. 27.-During a riot
among A negroes, men and women. on
o trolley car in Morrisana, one man was
fatally shot and two were dangerously
youndal
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-12-27

Or. Bulls Cough Syrup Is speedy and ef-
ficaclous cure for Group, whooping
cough and bronchitis. No child
should be left TO suffer the tortures
of these ailments, when parents can
get this wonderful remedy for only
25 cents. ~
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-12-27

BALTIMORE. Dec. 27.--Prof. Elliott
Cones Of Washington. the world. famed
ornltholosist aud scientist. died at Johns
Hopkins hospital
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-12-27
CrScISNATI, Dec. %.

HoGS-Market active, strong and higher at
lL70DLj0.
CATTLE-Market active and higher ut $3.50
@395.
SHEEP AND LAMBS-Market for shesp
strong at S!0oG3.90. Lambs-Market strong at
"a OJ1bb). s
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-12-27

MIDDLETowN, Conn.,, Dec. 27.-Three
colored children were burned to death
during Ere which destroyed the home
of their parents, named Dixon. They
were Z, and 2 years old.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-12-27
William II. Gallo Dead.

BOSTON, Dss, s7,--Willinm B. Gale,
well'knowa criminal lawyer, is dead.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-12-27
Or. Bulls Cough Syrup prevents pneumon

Ut buH Cuuyn syrup pTuveHts pheum0h'
la or inflammation of the lungs.
This celebrated remedy will cure a
cough or cold promptly. 1t is the
best medicine for all kinds of lung
trouble and costs but 25 cents a bot
tie. 80
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1899-12-27

FTTIsDuEd, Dec. 70.
CATTLE-Receipts liberal: market steady.
We quote: Extra, $5s0s6.l5 prime, s5.50lp
675; good. sa.s0B525 tidy. H75g5.l0 fair,
Al0G470: good butchers, $4.25Q1L5J. common,
$30tg3'eo; heifers, ss.25Cet5O; oxen, s26Ote4.75;
bulls and stags, S25)Qg4.5o; common to good
fat cows, $i75gi.25: good fresh cows. 1000
@6l00; fair COWS and springers, s2S.o p3500;
bologna cows. tlO.00l9e0.00. w.
HOGS-Receipts were liberal and the de-
mand was light; market ruled slow. We
quote: Prime assorted mediums. $i.25d1k3t
extra heaxy. si.20CaL25; heavy Yorkers, S425ly
4sO light Workers and pigs, s4.2osI2J roughs,
S2.75Gol.75.
SHEEP sAND LAMBs-supply fair; mar.
ket active. We quote prices as fol-
lows: Choice wethers, sLs5Gi. 10; good. $3.50
l.8); fair mixed. 50. 20 d4.00; common. sl.5OD
ESQ; choice lambs, s5,8ylD5.50; veal calves, 500
t97.50; heavy and thin, sL0j9S.00,
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-04-27
Palms In the Rack Cured.

A. B. Harrington. Constantia. n. T.,
I was troubled several years
with kidneydiseaee and suffered severe
pains in the back. | used Foley's Kidney
Cure and one bottle cured me. l
recommended it to my friends it has
given pertect;satisfaction:
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-04-27

If you have piles cure them. No use
undergoing horrible operations that sim
ply remove the results OF the disease
without disturbing the disease itself.
Place your confidence in De Wits
Witch Hazel Salve. 1t has never failed
to cure others; it will not fail to cure
you.
Cook 4 ODEE
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-04-27
Three W'orkmen Buried.

EAsrox. Pa. April 27.-Three men
were killed by a fall Of slate in the Pen
Argyll Valley quarry, Pen Argyle, 20
miles from this city. Two hundred
tons of slate and dirt fell into the hole
and Edward Harding and Joseph D.
German are buried under it with no
hope of recovering their bodies inside Of
two days. A third man, an Italian,
was cut in two.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-04-27
THE CITY.
LOCAL BREVlTIES.

:. LOCAL BREVlTlES.
wheat So. fax 9s.
~ fowell went to Aberdeen.
bon, henry Ripe returned to Far.
Gem. 'o'" dc Conway, a choice c'gar,
N'S' at Jerry Crauey's.
.'srney has qualified a. alderman
bic. VIII settle curiosity OF some peo-
Burv." "' this evening: Father Flynn,
bu,,n. Smythe and Commissioners
"er r,port: Generally fair TO-
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-04-27

J. d Bridge, editor and proprietor OF
the Democrat. Lancaster, N. H., SAYS: 81
would not be without One Minute Cough
Cure for my boy. when troubled with q
cough. or cold. 1t is the best remedy for
Group l ever used.'
Cook j. ODEE.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-04-27

Running Sores, Ulcers, Boils, Pimples,
etc., quickly cured BY Banner sslve the
most healing sslve in the world. Price
$50. No other "just 20 good"
FRANK SMITH.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-04-27

Well.in.proyed h~slf-section farm Tor
sale IN easy terms. j. +. DAILY.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-04-27

For sale. livery barn. horses, harness
and c~uttite, On reasonable terms. Or
will rent barn and cell rest.
A. WILLARD.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-04-27

clad Tidiu9s to Asthma HuMerers.
Foley's Honsy and Tar gives quick sne
poeitiye relief. 1t is the great remedy
FOR diseases OF the respiratory organ
like Asthma, Bronchitis and Hoarseness
FRANK saith.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-04-27

by the Rev. Newell Dwight Hills, D. D.
pastor OF Plymouth Church, Brooklyn,
who has become q regular contributor to
the Journal. Paul Leicester Ford writes
THE Aneodotal Side OF George Wash
ington," recounting some of the best but
least-known stories of the "Fsther of
His Country" Viola Allan draws upon
her own rich store OF experience to tell
"What it Means to be an Actress" and
Joseph Edgar Chamberlin introduces
"Helen Keller as She Really Is" giving
some interesting glimpses Of this marvel
Gus blind and deaf girl.
Regents Blair aud Hare departed east
bv the noo train. They inspected
Contractor GIatz's completed plans and
drawings for the new dormitory and are
very much pleased with them. 1t is q
very handsome design and will accom-
modate 81 students in regular rooms in
addition to employees Of the building and
executive rooms. Il is not completely
tire.proof, but as there will be 20 fires in
the building it is considered perfectly
safe. 1t has been very closely figured
out as to cost which is placed at s2l 900.
A completely tire-proof building could
not be obtained with the appropriation.
The fill board OF regents will meet here
at IL q. m. next Wednesday to approve
the plans and submit notices for bids.
The board meets at Brookings Tuesday
OF text week, reach here at IL a. M,
Wednesday. remain in session until IL
a.. m. Tuesday. when they "a to Eermil-
lion TO continue their session.
II. A. knight. u graduate optician,
from the Mccormick College Of Optics
OF Chicago. will be IN Madison April -
and %. ut Cook x Odee's jswelry and
drug store. Call at once and have your
eyes examined free OF charge.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-04-27
Renewal.

Having moved my cigar stock and fac
tory into more convenient rooms IN the
former Pattee building, Main street. |
cordially invite all old patrons and rs
many new ones as desire to %patronize
me, to come to my new place OF business
where they can purchase a new brand Of
cigars and enjoy q comfortable smoke.
FRED KuRTH.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-04-27

Pneumonia, la grippe. coughs. colds.
Group aud whooping-couRh readily yield
to One Minute Cough Cure. Use this
remedy in time and AVE q doctors DILL
or the undertaker's.
Cook & ODEE
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-04-27

Would you have wood? Go to the
John Paul Lumber Co.'S wood yard for
wood. GEORGE BECK. Agent.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1899-04-27
Gnxcrnor Lind ut WAahIngtOn.

WASHINGTON. April Ex-Governor
Lind of Minnesota is in the city in con
ference with officials of the war depart
ment, He was informed that the Thir-
teenth Minnesota regiment would be
brought back to the United States as
soon as the transportion arrangements
could he made.
City residence lots for sale, SIS to 500.
ELMER SHERIDAN.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-05-13
An evidences of Prosperity.

It is generally conceded by economists,
who study the commercial situation of the
country. that the great arteries of railway
travel are sure indication of its condition.
A depression in commercial lines means
abandoned business trips and the cancella-
ton of pleasure travel, while healthy con-
dition of affairs means business trips and an
increase of passengers on pleasure bent.
A good evidence that a business revival
has gone broadcast over this country is the
Lake Shore Limited" the star train Of the
Vanderbilt system, between New York and
Chicago, which is daily comfortably filed.
With a view to taking the best possible care
of its patrons, the New York Central has
arranged to increase the equipment of this
train by placing an additional standard
sleeper on the trains leaving New York and
Chicago Tuesdays, Thursdays and Satur-
days. To the regular traveller the appoint
ments and comforts of this train are well
known, but if Won have never made trip
on it, you owe it to yourself 10 see and en-
joy the advance made in comfort and lux
ury in modern railway travel. Remember
the fare is no higher on this train, except
between New York and Chicago, while the
accommodations and service place this par
ticular train conspicuously at the head Of
the list, when compared With c.Ee., lines.-
Albany Journal.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1899-05-13

In several places in Lincoln county,
New, and the adjoining country about
Death valley, California, are found
traces of former occupation by some
race of civilized people, probably the
Spanish. In the Kingston range of
mountains, on the eastern face of
Clarke mountain, near its summit, is
q perpendicular cliff of limestone $50
feet in height, and with smooth sur.
face. On the face of this cliff at a
height of 100 feet from its base are cut
a cross and the letters K. L. D. The
cross and the letters are of mammoth
proportions, being not less than 60
feet in height. They are cut into the
solid rock to depth of two feet, and
are plainly to be seen at great dis
lance. No one in the country knows
how, when or by whom the letters were
cut. The Indians living in the region
have no traditions in regard to them.
As the letters are Roman characters
and are preceded by cross, it is sup.
posed the work was done by Jesuit
missionaries, who are known to have
established in 1888 missions further
south in Arizona. In order to carve the
huge letters either q scaffold of 100
feet in height must have been erected
or the workmen must have been low.
cred over the face Of the cliff, dis
lance of $50 feet.-Philadelphia Press.