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The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1900-03-23
RECALLS THE cAMANcHE, (IA.) TORNADO

RECALLS TIE CAMANCHE,lI A.3 TORNADO.
Editor of THE BEE: Your obituary
article Of William Botsford recalls vivid
IL to mind the tornado at Camanche,
Iowa. / WAS on the ground about an
hour after it occurred and such scene
OF desolation and anguish cannot be die
cribe6. 1 was living at Lyons, eight
miles away. just in the edge of the
evening there was q tremendous down.
pour of rain and sudden change OF
wind with us, turning In exactly the OPP
posite direction Caused by the passing
tornado though we knew nothing about
Ii then) snd suddenly ceasing. In less
than half an hour Ga man on horseback
with fCaming ateed came rushing through
our streets, crying at the top OF his voice
ssCamanche has been blown away by q
tornado and. many killed and wounded.
Send all the doctors nurses and help pos-
sible.n 1t was not many minutes later
that my brother and / with feet pony
and q level road were speeding our way
to the doomed city, under q clear aky
and by moonlight Gle my memory serves
me 40 years.. Ii would make this letter
too long to attempt TO describe the ghaat-
~ desolation that confronted ug on our
arrival or the extraordinary freaks
wrought by the tornado. But two or
three were 80 unique cannot forbear TO
mention them. The most unaccouutabIa
was that of house blown TO pieces and
q baby wrapped in les cradle being pick
ed MP and carried blythe tornado, (m0v-
ing diagOnally ont of its course up the
river over mile TO afrike and wreck the
town OF Albany Id Illinois on the oppo-
site bank of the river) and dLep0sited.
stu wrapped up in the cradle. In a
swamp right Side up With care where II
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1900-03-23
DANCING M LENT.

A Mid Lent ball came of at Pavilion
hall, last Friday evening, and as the
travelling that night, on many roads was
hard many were undoubtedly prevented
from attending who would otherwise
have been there. AS wss predicted the
affair was not financial success, but
those who were there reported an enjoy
able time.
SleIghing at present Id fine about Lake
Warsmaug, not so joyoualy or n0isily re-
ceived as 1t would have been In Decem-
Der.
Mrs Miner A. Strong is again prostra-
ted by illnees. Miss Agnes Strong has
been called home from her visit IN New
Haver, but the writer hopes IN another
week 10 be able TO write that HRS StrOngss
condition Is improved.
IL Id reported that onr rnarketman, e.
IA. Armstrong, will change bis residence.
the com.lg year from April !. from this
village to Marketable. He will still oc-
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1900-03-23
WASHINGTON.

''NATURE MATERIAL" FOR SCHOOLS.
half of the. portfolio committee of the
New York Public Education Association
for sfNature MATERIAL for the use of the
public schools. In reply to the request
of the committee, acorns, birds nests.
butterflies, pebbles, starfish. sea weed,
sections of wood and even coIored twigs
we're collected by some of the little peo-
pie of New York, who were fortunate
enough to spend their summers at the
seaside Cor mount ms. During the win
ter the Natural Science committee have
distributed this material TO the schools
where It will be greatly appreciated. Ii
Is startling to find bow few of the public
school children have seen an acorn or a
pine cone or even birds nest. They are
ignorant of the commonest sights and
sounds of nature. Not single child in
large class knew q violet when it was
shown him. Parks, museums and fresh
air outings reach only few. Specimens
are needed that can be used as texts by
the teachers and that may be handled
and watched by the children themselves.
Educators have learned that q school H.
brary is necessity and the day is not
far distant wheH every city school will
have it's cabinets Of mature material. I"
Shall we let the city school teachers out
do our district schools in this matter,
when so much material lies at our very
doorP 1t is not for lack Of interest but
for lick aof opportunity that the school
children are growing up without a love
for the sights and sounds OF nature. All
children love out door things and are
easily interested In nature study. There
is no lack Of material in the fields and
woods surrounding many a country
school house. ''Getting specimens ia d
great delight in childhood and what q
fund of interest such box of treasures
from natures store house makes for
rainy Moons and recesses when after
empty lunch baskets comes dangerous
Idle time. What an ideal method it
would be on pleasant days 60 take the
children out 20 the fields and woods and
learn from nature herself Even small
library is an impossibility for a country
school but where is the school so poor
that 1t cannot have its cabinet and coll
lectiOns of stones, insects, nests, woods,
etc. 1t Ia surprising how few flowers
and how few birds the children really
know. 1t is sad to hear country boy
say he has never seen seDg sparrow or
listened to its note. Any teacher inter-
ested in nature study should take viii.
liam Hamilton Gibson's stSharp Eyes,
from the library Washington library hal
il. Even bowling acquaintance with
the flowers and birds is well worth hav-
ing.-[*#*
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1900-03-23
SICKNESS UNIVERSAL.

Sickness still continues in the families
Of FL. B. TUCKER and Frederick Gilman,
at and near Arrow Point. The family OF
George and William L. Hopkins at Lake
side have also required. recently, DR.
Marcyss attendance. Serious colds and
the ell prevailing cough has Frustrated
or weakened this winter, many phys
zeal frame and has been also severe on
children in this vicinity.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1900-03-23
CORNWALL BRIDGE.
LOCAL. HAPPENINGS.

LOCAL HAPPENINGS.
G. w. Everett has finished filing the
ice house In connection with the cream.
cry. 1t began to look as though they
would have TO 60 on short rations for the
coming season as far as ice was concern
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1900-03-23
HorCHKIsayrTLE.

G. A. and r. J. Drakeley, who have
spent the winter In Cuba and Florida,
have arrived home. They report good
time during the six weeks stay In Cuba.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1900-03-23

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The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1900-03-23

DEATH OF MRS JOHN N. WOODRUFF.
Mrs John N. Woodruff was taken with
hemorrhage two weeks ago and died.
Sunday, March Is. The funeral was on
Wednesday, the 21st, at 1896, in the Con-
gregational church.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-11-09

Moore's Piluies are a guaranteed
cure for all forms of Malaria, Ague,
Ohills and fever, Swamp Fever, Ma
larial Fever, Bilious Fever, Jaundice,
Biliousuess, fetid breath and a tired,
listless feeling. They cure Rheuma-
tism and the lassitude following blood
poison produced from malarial pois-
oning. No Quinine. No Arsenic,
Acids or Iron. Do not ruin stomach
or teeth. Entirely tasteless. Price
SOC per box. DR.. o. O. Moore Co.,
No. $40 North Main Street, st. Louis,
Mo. Sold by w. B. Frame, City
Drug Store.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-11-09
A Great Medicine.

ST have used Chamberlain Collie,
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy and
find it to be q grsat nedicine." says
Mr.. E. 8. Phipps, of Poteau, Ark.
"It cured me of bloody flux, can
not speak too highly of it," This
remedy always wins the good
opinion, If not praise of those who
use it. The quick cures which 1t ef-
fects even in the most severe cases
make it favorite everywhere. Fol-
sale by City Drug Store and r. J.
RamRev
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-11-09

Twenty Days Tour to Havana and
Return For $50.
Captain ]. Labatt of Fort Worth
will conduct select party of fifty on
a tour to Havana and the surround
ing country. Special sleepers will
leave Fort Worth and Dallas on the
evening of November 6, arriving at
Galveston next morning, leaving via
Mallory Line, arriving at Key West
the following Wednesday morning,
leaving the next evening and arriv-
ing at Havana Friday morning. A
complete itinerary has been prepar-
ed for ten days entertainment at
Havana and surrounding country
within q radius of sixty-five miles.
This tour will be under the personal
direction of Capt. Labatt, who has
spent nineteen months at Havana in
the service of the U. 8. Government
and is familiar with the surround
ings and is in position to entertain
tourists in a manner and under con-
ditions and circumstances that are
not open to the general public. The
amount above noted, $4,000, covers
all expenses, including hotel fare and
carriage hire at Key West and
Havana
For further particulars and com.
plete itinerary, address Capt. J. E
Labatt, care Santa Fe office, III
Main Str, FoIt Worth.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-11-09

flew Co Treat froa bIsssns csfn.
TO remove N troublesome corn or
bunion; First soak the corn or bun-
lon fin warm water to soften IT., then
pare it down as closely a. possible
without drawing blood and apply
Chamberlain's Pain Balm twice daily;
rubbing vigorously for ave minutes
at each application. A corn plsster
should be worn for q few DAYS. to
protect it from the shoe. AS q gen.
eral liniment for sprains, bruises
lAmeness and rheumatism, Pain
Balm 10 unequaled. For sale by
City Drug Store and F. J. Ramsey.
Whales cannot swim faster than
ten or twelve miles an hour.
Germany has an association of to-
baccouists with q membership of
II, 1893.
More than four-fifths of the popu-
lation of Mexico are OF mixed or
Indian blood.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-11-09

to your wife. Remember she is just
as sweet and dainty now as when
you used to hold her by the hand
and look into her eyes and tell her
she was your only love, your hearts
delight. Half the petulance and
distress that makes you so irritable
come from Indigestion. You can
cure it by taking DR.. CaldweL's
Syrup Pepsin. It is guaranteed by
w. B. Frame, Ardmore. Davis and
Oakland.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-11-09

II you have ever seen a child in
the agony of Group you can realize
how grateful mothers are for One
Minute Cough Cure which gives re-
lief as soon as it is administered. 1t
quickly cures coughs, colds and all
throat and lung troubles. City Drug
Store, W. B. Frame.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-11-09

Mount Faunce, Labrador, is 4,400
feet high, and Mount Elliot, Labra-
dor, 10 more than mile high.
"Why, what's the matter with the
snake charmeri" "She sew q
mouse. ."-Philadelphia Evening Bull
letin.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-11-09
A Famous Pointing,

may be worth millions-or q big
pumpkin may take first premium,
but'Dr. Caldwell's syrup Pepsin
brings more Joy every day as it be-
comes better known aud more gen.
orally used for Constipation, In
digestion, Sick Headache and
Stomach Trouble. Get it at w. b.
Frame, Ardmore, Davis, Oakland.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-11-09
A Clear Complexion

Is sign of good health, which is
quickly relieved by the use of REX
TEA. 1t purifies the blood, regulates
the kidney and liver and cures con-
stipation. All druggists are author
lied to refund the money in any case
where Rex Tea fails to do what is
claimed for it. Price 25c per package.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-11-09

White Cream Vermifuge removes
the unhealthy tissue upon which
worms thrive; it brings and quickly,
healthy condition of body, where
worms cannot exist. Price, 25 cents.
w. B. Frame, City Drug Store.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-11-09

DeWitt's Little Early Risers are
the best liver pills ever made. Easy
to take and never gripe. City Drug
Store, W. B. Frame.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-11-09

The theosophie movements grow
ing In Germany. There are at least
5000 Theosophists in the country,
with many more inquirers.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-11-09

A. G. Young is the man to buy
your furniture and carpets from.
He sells the solid stuff. 2d&wtf
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-11-09

There are many indications that
the petroleum-producing industry on
the Pacific slope is to assume much
larger proportions.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-11-09
A BUSINESS CHANCE.

Two hundred acres of Texas
land to trade for town property in
the Indian Territory. Apply
SIDNEY SUGGs,
18tf ARDMOREITE office.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-11-09

Four hundred women are employ
ed as telegraph operators In the
postof1ce building of Manchester,
England.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-11-09

The BurlIneton's Denver. Mort,
main Line was completed Esr,. q.
10. II taps the Kansas olf9- -{;i; s 7-..
Line a. eAlilance, ,Neb. II i<fS@
line Denver to Helena. Snolrrrs a
sne direet line 70 the entire
Heleaa.
Only . hours Denver 10 sne,..
only 81 hours Denver 10 ,Pr.
This VIII be the main travelef - s
Northern Pacific points.
10 Denver Scenic Colorado rfs&
tacihc Coast: Two great dsilt fr@l-
Irom Kansas City, St. Joseph, Wet #
Quoted. - @',.-.'t 49,
To the East: Best equipped traIz
70 Cnieago and ST. Louis
To the North: Best trains a q
Paul, Omaha, Minneapolis.
LII. BRICKER, u. p a
523 Main St, Kansas Cifv. ~
L. w. WAKELEY, @. p. a.
HOWARD RLLf0TT
General Manager. st. Joseph,
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-11-09

Prickly Ash Bitters cures diseases
of the kidneys, cleanses and
strengthens the liver, stomach and
bowels.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-11-09
PHYSICIANS.

Hours to II a. m; 2 to p. m.
Cftice over Edwards Drug Store, Gaines
VILE, Tex. Telephone No. 81.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-11-09

once In Cruce building. Omce hours
from 10 to II q. m. and to p. m.
Residence Phone log. once phone e6.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-11-09

List OF letters remaining In the
post ONCE at Ardmore. I. T.. rov. 8.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-11-09

Wheeler, Amos.
In calling for the above letters
please say advertised"
MORAN SCOTT, 2. Nj.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1900-04-04

Prompt and careful attention given
10 all business. Specialties-commer-
Cial law and collections.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1900-04-04

As required @.r Ua5p5, being We
opener. showed his hand. Then Letter
could not restrain the impulse to
chuckle. He SHOW I'd down two Sevens,
al ace, tray and king. II had been o
superb bluff, successfully carried out.
From that moment the game went
Letters way. 1t continued with en-
forced intefmissions for five days and
five nights, During that time millions
Of dollars changed hands, being shut
fed back and forth across the table.
The play was finally broken a few
weeks ago when Mr. Gates and Mr..
Drake were compelled to go to Chi
cago.
When 4 final reckoning was made,
Joseph Letter had recovered about all
that he had lost on the train on the
way east Perhaps he had a tri1ing
balance to his credit. Mr. Smith, who
had played in uniformly good luck,
was $4,000 winner Mr. Drake and
the two unnamed players aggregated
winnings Of about 100000.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1900-04-04

and when used were only temporary
accommodation. The players were all
mutual friends, and yet every hand
was played for "blood." No favors
were asked or given.
Away back in June, 1898. when the
IAmerican feet was blockading San
Itiago harbor, and an American army
was fighting its way through Span
Iish trenches, Joseph Letter was
engaged In the manipulation CT
wheat, and the world. when not
figuring on the result of the mill
ltary operations in Cuba. was Won
ldering how much profit the young mil
Ilionaire would be satisfied with. Sud
denly the Chicago wheat pit was star
tied by the appearance OF heavy selling
orders which did not emanate from
Letter There We're a few days of hest
Itation, and then a crash which tore q
terrible hole in the Letter millions.
John w. Gates was responsible for
that crash.
One OF the men closest to Joseph
Letter was the late John \. Logan, Jr.,
who had been drawn into the wheat
deal and who al one time had profit
of 100000. Logan carried his deal a
trifie too far and became involved.
Naturally lie turned to his friend Lei
ter for assistance, just as naturally
Letter, Who was much shorter of funds
than any one knew, turned to his old
friend John W. Gates for a temporary
loan. Letter made out his check for
100000 which be gave to Mr.. Gates.
at the same time requesting that it be
held for few days
4 John W. Gates had not lived 80
years, much of the time in Chicago, for
nothing He knew that Joseph Letter
would not request him to hold his
check unless there was good reason for
lit. He also knew that man carrying
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1900-04-04
chances INDUCED in by the three high

chances INDUCED in 10y the three high
flyers.
At first nad FIX seemed to pursue
Letter. though be won an occasional
pot, which kept him from falling hope
lessly behind. 1t was about midnight
when the play first referred to occur
red. There was an inclination to quit
on the part Of one or two Of the players
when the proposition was made and ac-
cepted that jack pet should be formed
with $1,000 "anteed" by each. That
started things of with $4,000 in the
center. and it Is said that the deal pass
ed twice without openers" being out.
Each deal each of the players 'sweet-
ened' with a check valued at 500.
When the pot was finally 'broken,"
there was $500 in sight. Mr.. Gates,
being first to SPEAK. guessed his hand
was worth $1,000. and after Mr. Drake
had dropped out Mr.. Smith guessed his
cards were also worth $1,000.
Young Mr.. L"f,~r was seen TO be
neryously lingering the hand that had
been dealt TO him. lie showed symp-
toms of having finally received a smile
from Dame Fortune. He offered the
opinion that his friends could each
have another guess. Then he pushed
SIS, 600 to the center. Mir. Gates was
thoughtful He didn't like the looks of
his young antagonist, neither did he
like to lay down the three tours with
which he had opened. Finally he called
Mr.. Smith followed with that prompt
ness which always marks his poker
PLAYING. When the call for cards was
given, the three men had $4,000 fer
which 10 struggle. The opener called
for one card, holding a ten spot to his
three fours Mr.. Smith also drew one
card. while Letter said that he saw
no chance of helping the hand which he
held by drawing to it. Mr.. Gates and
Mr.. Smith looked unhappy. Before
gIancing at the card which he had
drawn Mr.. Gates threw a 500 check
to the center. Mr.. Smith glanced at
his draw and placed his hand in the
deck. indicating that he had been try
ing to help q short flush or a four
straight.
Letter looked across at his old friend
and. remembering the wheat deal ana
Mr.. Armour, remarked: John. when
man has reached your age he should
quit his bad habits. There is only one
way TO break a man of playing poker,
and that is to make it too expensive
for him. 1t will cost you just $4,000
to see my cards"
With that. the young man who had
once made a wheat pit look like an
Austcrlitz pushed enough money to the
center to make his words good His
opponent then looked at the card he
had drawn. 1t was nine. Still be
was not satisfied that he was beaten.
III had known Letter to bluff" before,
and ii took him quite five minutes 10
uaEe Up his mind to "lay DOWN
Drawing Il long sigh, he finally said:
"5o,. eaess you have 'cm- III
omit"
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1900-04-04
TIE NEW SACK COAT.
Single Breasted. Square Cut Garment
the Latent Snrina style.

Single Breasted. Square Cut Garment
the Latest Spring style.
\ few days ago a prominent ycung
society man asked well known MeW
York tailor:
What are the principal differences
between the winter and spring cutsY
We'll" replied the tailor, they are
very minor differences, The only real
innovation l can mention is the single
breasted, square cut sack coat, which
is to be introduced this spring.
This, like most other fashions, is
merely an old style resurrected. 1t is
likely that the new sack will he seen Il
great deal this season. The cutavay
sack is in itself fully as pretty as, per-
hapS even more so than. the square cut
sack, but cutaWuy sacks have had a
big run, and it seems somewhat likely
that the new coat will he hailed glad
~, just for a change"
This sack coat is reflex Of the spirit
of athleticism now SO strong in this
country. says the New York Mail and
Express. Its broad shoulders and
waist closeness make the weareB look
like an athlete if he stands erect and
is not badly formed, esen though his
muscular development is not great.
The shoulders Of this coat are not on
ly very broad, but are padded until
they are high and nearly straight from
the side of the neck to the top Of the
n t. oil
closely to the figure about the waist as
that Of a frock, and the sides are well
sprung out over the hips.