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MILES AT MANSFIELD.
The General Speaks at Sherman's
Home Town Celebra ton.

MANSFIELD, o., July 4.-Gen. Nelson A.
Miles, who arrived here yesterday as the
guest Of Hon. John Sherman to whom the
general is related by marriage, was the
orator of the day tais afternoon at the cefe-
bration Of the Fourth Of July at Sherman
Heineman Park. The ex-secretary and
senator was unable to participate on ac-
count of his health or to accompany the
commanding general. but every attention
was shown General Miles here and he was
accorded an ovation wherever he went. He
was introduced at the park by Gen. r.
Brinkerhoff and rendered ovations both be-
fore and after his address.
General Miles paid high tribute to the
craftsmanship Of ex-Secretary Sherman. In
referring to the achievements of the war
with Spain he said we had acquired vast
territory with more than ten millions of peo-
pie, at least for time, and whether or not
we should eventually give them absolute
independence we had given them freedom
from long years of oppression and which
they will appreciate to a high degree. And
oUr dealings with them will be character
lied by the honor and absolute fairness of
a great nation He also paid high COM
plment to the old soldiers of 81. and to
the soldiers and sailors in the last war;
Mrs Miles arrived at 11:3O last night
from Pittsburg, and will be the guest at the
Sherman home for some days. General
Miles may return to Washington WedneS-
day night.
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Deals I'm Coal Lands.

PITTSBURG, Pa, July 4.-One of the
largest coal deals ever made along the
Monongahela River has just been closed at
Uniontown. The deal involved about 81, 200,
600 cash and 10000 acres of coal, extending
from Rice's landing to Big whitley creek,
Greene county. The property has a river
frontage OF eighteen miles and is between
one and two and half miles wide. The
purchasers are Fayette county capitalists,
put II Is said that an Eastern syndicate is
behind the deal The same persons pur-
chased block of $50 acres of coal on the
Fayette side of the river last week for $780,
600 cash and have just secured 1000 acres
OF the Greene county side from Lock No.
TO Dunkards creek, the consideration being
$4,000. Col. James NJ. Guffey. Of this
city. has also concluded a sale of 1900 acres
of coal property on the b. & o. Railroad
near Pennington, w. Va, to the George s
more: The price paid is said to be about
$50 coo
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AMBULANCES KEPT BUSY.
Fourth Of July Tragedies and Casual
ties at Pittsburg.

PITTSBURG, Pa, July 4.-Among the
Fourth of July casualties are these: Domi-
nick Buffuni shot and killed; William Bar
ry, instantly, because the latter interfered
when the Italian was beating a small boy;
Rafael Graeco, while swimming in the Mo-
nongahela river, was seized with cramps.
His companion, Carmillo Andinone, went to
his assistance and both were drowned. Lit
tie Frank Martinuski, while running after
firecrackers, was caught by a Birmingham
traction car and ground to pieces. Seven
year-old Charley Miller. of Mount WASH
ington, while celebrating. fell into sixty
foot well and was brought out dead. A car
on the big switchback roller. coaster in
Schenley Park jumped the track and eight
people were badly hurt, the only one of the
number considered dangerously injured.
however. being Mrs. Margaret Jackson of
Hazelwood. who had her scalp torn off and
was otherwise bruised. The wounds of the
others consisted of broken arms and severe
bruises.
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Town OF Broo<shire. I'm Texas, POssi-
bly, washed Away and an Unknown
Number OF Lives Lost.
800 PEOPLE ON AN ISLAND
WITHOUT MEANS OF ESCAPING FROM
THE RISING WATER.
Thirteen Drowned when Last Report
Lives Lost Since Flood Began.

DALLAS, Tex, July 4-Another flood dis
aster. which from the first bulletin received
here tonight appears TO be worse than that
at Calvert on Friday and Saturday last. oc-
Cured this afternoon in the Brazos valley,
about one hundred miles down the river
from Calvert. Reports say the large steel
bridge OF the Missouri, Kansas e. Texas
Railroad at Dewey Station. near the cross
ing Of the Brazos river, Is gone. The river
In that section began rising suddenly yes
terday and tonight is six feet higher
than ever before known. Immense drifts Of
houses, trees, fences, etc, are floating past
Seeley and Dewey Alarming reports are
coming in from Lagrange of loss of life in
the vicinity of Brookshire. Houston has
been appealed to for help and Mayor Bras
head, of that city, issued a proclamation
this evening calling for men and boats to
rescue those in danger. The Missouri. Kan
sas & Texas Railroad is sending out relief
trains from Houston. Lagrange and other
points. Telegraphic communication with
the new flood districts has been cut off.
Chief Lnemsn Lowrey, of the Postal
Telegraph Company, to-day made the fol-
lowing statement over the long distance
telephone from Seeley. twenty-five miles
from Dallas: THE Brazos river here is over
four miles. All kinds Of fioatable property
Is rushing along with the currents. On this
side of the river Cat Seeley) there is yet lit
tie danger. but on the other side dewey
and Brookshire) the conditions are terrible.
Brookshire is thirteen miles from Seeley.
We cannot get from the Seeley side to the
Dewey and Brookshire side, and, as our
wires are all gone that side, cannot
tell the extent of the disaster at Brook
shire. / reached Seeley tonight in a small
boat after spending last night on an island
four miles from here. The big bridge of the
NJ, K. & Il. Railroad at Dewey is as good
as ruined The center span is six inches
out of line. -Four miles of Missouri Kan
sas q Texas track gone on the Dewey
side and about lie on the Seeley side has
been washed away. If boats and special
trains from Houston or other points have
not yet reached Brookshire they are too
late. The people, 1 fear. viii be drowned
before they can be reached. This after
noon there were from 800 TO 400 persons on a
small island near Brookshire and the water
was rising rapidly. i fear they are drowned
by this time. as they had not the slightest
means of escape. The river here tonight is
six feet higher than in 1885, which was the
record up TO the present. The damage to
property is enormous.
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STRUCK A BROKEN RAIL.
Rio Grandc Passenger Train Wrecked
and Nine People Injured.

LEADVILLE. Col. July 4.-The second
section of the Denver & Rio Grande paSsen-
ger train No. 20, from the west, was wrecked
eight miles west of this city. Nine persons
were injured, but none of them is seriously
hurt so far known. The injured:
w. Z. HAMILTON, Lehigh, Ia, left
shoulder bruised
r. F: VIVIAN. Portland, Ore. several
fingers broken.
A. SHACK, Park Ridge, ILL.,, left leg
bruised.
w. H. MORROW. Milan. No., left hip
bruised.
w. T. MUSKTUMUSS, Pennsylvania, Sc
we're bruises on chest.
MRS. Z. f. KINNEY, Denver, body
bruised.
j. v. BRENNER, Denver & Rio Grande
conductor Denver, three ribs broken
G. M. BURKHARD, mail clerk, Denver,
head and arm bruised.
THOMAS WALKER, Colorado Midland
conductor injured about head.
WILLIAM COE track walker, Leadville,
back badly sprained.
The train was running over the Colorado
Midland tracks on account of a wreck on
the Rio Grande. The wreck was caused by
a broken rail. The injured passengers were
brought to this city.
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MCOOK, Neb., July A premature dis
charge of a cannon used in firing salute
here to-day noon caused the severe injury
of four boys Charles Traver was drawing
the rammer when the discharge tore of his
right hand. He will lose one and perhaps
both eyes. His face and head is horribly
injured and his life is despaired OF. Willie
Fitzpatrick lost a thumb and got a face full
of powder. Jack Wentz was badly injured
in the face by powder. The steel hammer
went Kissing up Main avenue tore two big
holes through a frame building 1,500 feet
calf of little Orville Hammers Leg George
Gunmere, of Stratton, was brought here to-
day with his left hand torn of by a burst
ing shotgun while celebrating the Fourth
at Stratton.
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HOUSTON, Tex, July 4-The flood sit
uation was improved everywhere to-day ex-
cept in Waller county. The small village
OF Dewey has been washed away and many
people whereabouts are I'm danger of their
lives. A brief report from Brookshire says
thirteen persons have been drowned already
and many more may soon be. A relief train
was sent out OF here tonight with boats
and physicians, but not nearly enough. The
people were not warned and had no time
for escape. This Afternoon Ii was reported
that between 100 and 80 farmers and their
families were on small hill near where
Dewey was and which has since become an
island with the water slowly rising. IL Is
feared that many of them have been lost.
No reports can be had until morning. The
total number of dead accurately reported
at all points Tow reaches sixty-three forty
of them in Robertson county. This is not
believed TO be half. Calvert is refusing Of
fers of assistance.
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AppeaI for Aid.

AUSTIN. Tex. July 4-Governor Sayers
received the following telegram from a
number of prominent residents of Brook
shire. small town in Waller county, on
the Brazos river. about thirty miles from
Houston: Hundreds of people here, with
everything swept away by the food. have
not a mouthful TO eat and no shelter I'm
less food Is sent at once starvation is in
evitable. and TO you as Governor of Texas
we appeal for immediate aid and food
Governor Sayers replied by wiring the
mayors of Houston. Galveston and San An
tonic as follows: Am Just advised that
hundreds of people are suffering at Brook
shire for want OF food. Have no public
funds at my disposal Please call on the
people OF your city TO assist"
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TWO BIG COAL COMBINES. "
One VIII Have $4O,o0o.OO Capital and
the other $4,000, 900.

PITTSBURG. Pa. July 4-George l.
Whitney. director In the New river coal
combine" says the merging OF all the
river coal interests is practically assured.
All options have been taken on a strictly
cash basis. and the question OF the accept
anee or rejection OF the properties at the
prices that have been ramed will be decided
In few days The combine is TO issue cap
ital stock amounting TO ssoooo.coo and So
eoe,0Q0 IN bondz.
The big ''combine" OF rail- coal interests
~ the P1ttsburg district is believed by
shoss interested to be also In fair way of
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The Ever-Ready Orator Condemns
Trusts and the PhfIippinea War.


The Ever-Ready Orator Condemns
Trusts and the Philippines War.
GAINESVILLE Ca, July 4-Hon. VIII
liam Jennings Bryan addressed the Barnes
vile Chautauqua here to-day. The crowd
which greeted Mr.. Bryan was enormous and
his reception enthusiastic Mr.. Bryan was
introduced by Hon. Clark Howell editor
of the Atlanta Constitution. member of the
national Democratic committee from Geor-
gia. Mr.. Bryan spoke of the celebration of
to-day, which was more general in all parts
of the country than ever before. and referred
to the part the South had shared with the
North in sending men TO war against Spain.
He claimed only one purpose, and that was
to find out what was best for the country.
1t was impossible, he said, to discuss public
affairs as nonpartisan. He was again
try on the plans laid down by Thomas JEFF
ferson.
Mr.. Bryan paid his respects to the Re-
The trust question Is growing in impor
lance, said Mr.. Bryan, and this is due to
enee The trusts Of this Country now nave
a capitalization equal TO all the gold and
silver money of the world. The principle
itself is wrong, to say nothing Of the ex-
tortion."
In closing his speech the speaker took a
decided stand against expansion. His words
WSIt ItCtlNeu Win great cheering. MI.
Bryan said: Holding the Philippine islands
against tho will of their inhabitants in
wolves new departure in government. I
do not want as part of this Nation people
who cannot read the Declaration of indie
pendence The doctrine of force lies behind,
not in front of US. The expansion argument
is the argument of George III. Shall we
say on this day of celebration that we have
lived one hundred years under wrong prin-
ciple? No, Some say, take the Bible in one
hand and the gun in the other. Thank God,
1 not In favor of this way Of Christian
izing. We shall not depart from a repub-
lican form of government We are not ready
to accept the doctrine of conquest and force.
1t is not the desire of the Republicans to
do good but the desire to gain more money,
that lies behind their colonial policy
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MONUMENT UNVEILED.


PAWTUCKET, r. l., July 4.-The unveil-
ing and dedication of the monument I'm st.
Mary's Cemetery to the memory of Frank
Byrne and wife. who were implicated in the
tragedy in Phoenix Park. Dublin, Ireland.
May 5. 1882. took place this afternoon. The
united Irish societies and various French
organizations of this city and vicinity par
ticipated in the demonstration and exer-
cises O'Donovan Rosa delivered the ora
ton. The monument stands ten feet In
height and Is mounted on handsome
plinth. On the face of the monument Is the
following inscription: Frank Byrne, born
Nov g. 1S4S; died Feb. IL. 1894. Mary. his
wife. born Sept. "A, 1854; died Nov. & 1894.
Natives OF Dublin. Ireland. and colaborers
with Charles Stewart Parnell. Erected BY
their countrymen.
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Farmer Saves a Train.

SPRINGFIELD, ILL.,, July T. - Charles
Clark, farmer residing near Petersburg,
saved a Chicago, Peoria & Northern passen-
ger train from disastrous wreck this after
noon. The rains of the afternoon had caused
washout at Wilson crossing. two and one
half miles south of Petersburg. Clark
who had been working on his farm was on
when he discovered the washout. The pas
senger train from Peoria to Springfield was
due in three minutes. He took his coat and
hat In his hand and ran down the track to-
ward the fast approaching train, wildly
waving them. The engineer saw the signal
and stopped the train within twenty feet Of
would undoubtedly have resulted in loss Of
life.
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ALL GROCERS
tons OF trust must give bonds for the faith
full discharge of their duties


WASHINGTON, July 4-The following
message of greetings and acknowledgment
passed to-day between the White House and
General Brooke at Havana The Presidents
message was: THE President sends cordial
greetings upon the occasion of the banquet
TO be held this evening in honor of the ma
tional holiday, and best wishes for a gath
ering which shall be inspiration to in
creased progress and prosperity among the
people of Cuba"
General Brookes reply follows. 1.-The
Americans in Cuba acknowledge the kind
greetings of the President and assure him
that their best efforts will be directed ia
the line Of his soicitudes."
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EX-CONVICT'S CRIME.
Murders His Former Sweetheart and
Then Kills Himself.

DIES MONIES. Ia. July 4.-william Lud-
wick. of Rockwell City. Ia. shot and killed
Bertha Whiteside at the home of her uncle
In this city this morning and killed him.
self. Ludwick had just been released from
states prison. after serving two years for
larceny. and came here to renew his former
intimate acquaintance with Miss Whiteside
but she refused to see him.
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SANTIAGO DE CUBA, July 4-This has
been a quiet day in Santiago. Owing to the
strictness Of the quarantine against yellow
fever no Fourth of July celebration was al
lowed. The situation in respect to the fever
however, seems somewhat improved. AL
though 1ve new cases were reported amOnc
the troops, all are understood to be OF the
mild type. This morning the Spaniards held
a solemn high mass in the cathedral for the
repose of the sailors lost in the destruction
OF Admiral Cervera's squadron. IL has been
feared that there might be some trouble,
owing to the display OF the Spanish flag,
but these apprehensions were not realized =
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JENKINS THROWS ROEBER.
Catch-as-Catch-Can Match Pulled On
sat Cleveland.

CLEVELAND. o.. July 4-Seven thou
sand people saw the wrestling match be-
tween Tom Jenkins. of Cleveland, and
Ernest Roeber. of New York. at League
Park this afternoon. best two in three
catch-as-catch-can. Jenkins won two falls
and the match. The first bout lasted twen-
ty-nine minutes and fifteen seconds and the
second fifteen minutes and four seconds
Jenkins secured the first fall with a
crotch-lock hold and the second by a half
Nelson.
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Speech at Atlanta.

ATLANTA, Ga, July 4.-The Young
Mems Democratic League of Atlanta had
for its guest at the Kimball House tonight
the Hon. w. J. Bryan. About a hundred
people partook of the banquet. Among the
speakers of the evening were Clark Howell,
who responded to the sentiment, THE Ma
tional Democrat" and Congressman l.. f.
Livingston, who responded to 1.-The Fifth
District" The speaking did not begin until
10 o'clock, and Mr.. Bryan's address was the
last of the evening. He spoke principally
on patriotic sentiments of the day.
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of 500 school children and addresses by Ad-
miral Schley, Mayor Jefferies and Col. A.
K. Mcclure, editor OF the Philadelphia
Times. at whose home in Wallingford Ad-
miral Schley is spending few days. The
admiral was greeted with a great outbursr
marks were brief. He said the victory on
July 3, year ago. IN Santiago bay added
lrstre to the navy and to the flag. The
geography of great part Of the world was
changed by that victory and his part, how
ever small was sufficient for a lifetime of
cot cfo oti
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Noisy Day mt the CapttaI.

WASHINGTON, July 4.-The day was oh
served noisly at the capital. but there was
no distinctive celebration beyond the GUS
tomary meetings of the patriotic societies.
The weather was ideal. President Nc
Kinley had no special plans for the day and
remained at the White House and observed
the Fourth by a partial relief from active
duties and received only a few callers.
The District of Columbia societies of the
Sons Of the Revolution and the Sons of the
American Revolution held joint meeting
In Columbia Theater. Jules Cambon, the
French ambassador and attaches of the
attention.
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being CARRIED through. Reports have al
ready gone out that this deal Is not TO go
through. There is much hard work yet be-
fore the promoters and a good deal to be
done to compromise options and appraise-
ments, which, in some cases, are at consid-
cradle variance. The capital stock Of this
enterprise is to be 100000 or more. Z
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NASHVILLE, Tenn, July 4.-Nashville
was doubly enthused to-day. The usual
patriotic fervor was added to by the dedica-
ton OF permanent reminder of Deweys
great victory in Manila bay. With imposing
ceremonies a long bronze Spanish cannon,
captured on that occasion, was formally ac-
cepted as loan by the city of Nashville.
Congressman John Wesley Gaines was one
of the speakers.
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Clark and Dolliver Speak.

LEXINGTON, KY, July 4.-Hons. Champ
Clark. Of Missouri, and ]. p. Dolliver, of
Iowa, members of the lower House of Con-
gress, addressed two of the largest audi
ences ever assembled at a Kentucky Chau-
tauqIa assembly. Clark spoke on the Re
vival of Patriotism and Dolliver on 1.-THE
Nation of America"
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senator CuIIom Injured.

NORRIS, ILL.,, July 4.-Senator Cullom.
who delivered an grafton here to-day, was
painfully injured by a fall as he was leav-
ing his hotel. He stumbled while going down
stairs and fell. His back was sprained and
his thigh badly bruised. He was able to
deliver his address, however.
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Aam,raI schIey at Che.ter.

CHESTER, Pa. July 4.-The chief feature
of the Fourth of July celebration was the
public reception to Rear Admiral Schley in
Chester Park, in which $500 persons took
part. The city was profusely decorated.
When the admiral arrived at the park he
was greeted by cheers and fusilade from
a battery of artillery and immense strings
OF frecrackers suspended from trees. The
exercises consisted Of singing by chorus
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+" Autumn Merchandise"

AS represented by the complete collection of samples
shown the and through the medium of travel
ing statesmen has received wemerted favor to the extent
that confidently solicit orders throughout depart
ment with the that better assorments lower
prices more liberal treatment be had in market
very considerable proportion of the merchandise rep
resented in store warehouses, and IN
position make deliveries positive at specified time
Large early purchases enable to offer many leading
lines at less than today's values
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Philadelphia Inquirer.
Then there Is another view-the correct
one this time. Men haven't as much moral
courage as women. IL they had nary a one
OF them would wear a coat over his shirt
waist on a sizzling day.
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Sulphurs the thing TO Danish eruptions CON-
plexi0nal blemishes. sores. govt and rheumatism
This great remedial agent l. efectuaiiy and inex-
pensireiy embodied In Glenn's Sulphur SoaD.
which Is just as beneficial costly sulphur baths.
Sold by druggists. Hills Hair and Whisker DYE.
black or brown. zoe.
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NEW YORK, July 4.-Among the passen-
gers who arrived to-day on board the steam
er Havana from Havana were Rear Admiral
Il. j. Cromwell, Lieutenant j. r. Stephens
and General Carlos Garcia
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Mr.. WinsIow,, soothinr sxr,,

Has been used over nifty years by millions OF
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whether arising from teething or other causes
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Syrap. Is cents bottle.
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SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS

DEFoRmTY APPARATUS. Trusses. Elastic
Hosiery. Largest stock Of ARTIFICIAL EYES
In the State.
VIM. III. ARMSTRONG & CO.
CNew No. I'D a s. Illinois ST. Indianapolis. Ind.
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than ever before. and there was a greater
display OF fireworks.