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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-05-01

The eisteddfod arranged for the bon
eft of the Fourth Ward Baptist MS
sion Sunday school will be held III the
First Welsh BAPTIST Churrh this after
noon and evening, and viii uudpubtcd-
ly attract Large audiences. Rev. ID ID.
HoDkins will be the conductor Hon.
John T. Wiliams will preside in the
afternoon and Colonel Ezra IL. Ripple
in the evening.
The adjudicatols IN music Will be
Henry p. Davies, of West Scranton;
D. Jones. Of Taylor, and I. watkins,
of Olyphart. Rev. David Jones Will
adiudcate the essays and Miss Eliza
beth Hughes will be the accDmpanist.
The officers o. the cistcddfnd commit
tee are Professor James r.. Hughes,
chairman: Thomas g. Williams, vice
chairman; Professor William Evans,
treasurer: Miss Elizabeth Thomas
and Oliver Harris, secretaries. Fol
lowing is the official programme:
AFTERNOON SESSION.
Chairman, Hon. John T. Williams.
/. Eisteddfod song, MY Country 'Tis
of Thee"
=. Chairman's address.
3. Piano solo. THE Brook
Ivor Price.
4. "Papa's Letter" recitation for chill
dren under IL years Of age. first
prize $2.donated by Fred Warnke: ::
second prize, 81, by w. II. Nor
gan.
5. "No Hope in Jesus solo for chill
dren under IL years of age; first
prize. 80: second prize, 81, by
two friends.
6. Adjudication on children's recita-
ton.
:. Adjudication on childrens solo.
s. Word competition, beginning with
a certain letter given at the time
and confined to Biblical words
prize 81, by a friend
2. who Knows What the Bells Say?'
Octette competition; prize, sS by
a friend.
10. Our Admiral" recitation for adults
only: prize. S., by Richards,
Wirth e. Lewis.
II. Adjudication on octette competi-
tion.
70. Adjudication on recitation, Our
Admiral"
1S. "True Hearted, Whole Hearted" 4"
children's chorus, not over II
years of age with adults to
assist. and not less than % in
number; prize, $15, by Colonel
Ezra II. Ripple.
IA. Adjudication on children's chorus.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-05-01
KALOS PLEGAN NO MORE

The performance of Kalos Plegan
will not be repeated under the aus
pices of the Washburn Street Presby-
terian Bible school, owing to the dis +.
banding of the company.
Any person holding tickets who were
unable to gain admission to the enter
tainment can have their tickets re-
deemed by applying to Treasurer .L.
q. Dimmick at the Grand Union Tea
store, 1l6 and 11s South Main avenue.
All persons having tickets left arc
requested to make immediate settle
ment with the treasurer.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-05-01
WAIVED A HEARING.

John Stout, of Wheeler place, had an
alteration with Contractor GeorGe
Cooper yesterday. in which he threat
ened TO brain Mr. Cooper with a stone.
A warrant was issued for Stout's ar
rest on the charge Of assault and bat
terry and making threats.
The warrant was placed in the hands
of Constable John Davis and when he
found the man, learned that he had
entered bail in the sum of 5000 before
Alderman Bailey for his appearance at
court
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-05-01
BURIAL STOPPED BY CORONER.

An attempt was made Yesterday to
inter the remains of an infant child OF
Mr.. and Mrs. John Lannon, OF North
Main avenue, in the Cathedral ceme-
terry, without a burial permit, but Cor
oner Roberts intercepted the funeral
and will make an investigation.
1t seems that the child was born
without medical attendance and the
relatives were desirous OF lnterring u g
remains without complying with tEe
law in that respect.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-05-01
Her Story.

4 winsome herb contented Just to grow
Grew brave and tue within wilderness,
Day fell upon her like soft carcss;
She saw the dawn and twilight come and go,
And star'set night Life was all good, and
She yielded fragrance pure souls conlsss
In worldess prayer the hearts deep tenderness.
When To-. mower came that way 10 NOV.
For her delight reeurrcnt flashed The blade,
For her in measured music dropt the grass,
"Shsll have meat and fail TO render gIsceg'
She said, and fell not only unairald,
But full of joy that her life could pass.
And now her soul OF swectTess NILS the place.
Charlotte Whitcomb In woman's Home Com
psnlon.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-05-01
EVENING SESSION.

EVENING SESSION.
Chairman. Colonel f. II. Ripple.
!. Eisteddfod song.....Llcw Herbert
= Chairman's address.
3. soprano solo, There is a Green
Hill Far Away" prize. s.. by
Druggist David NJ. Jones.
4. Adjudication on essay. THE Best
Method for Retaining the Inter-
est Of Young People In the Sun
day School" prize, IS, by two
friends.
.. Adjudication on soprano solo.
&. Competition. for men and women
over As years of age, for the best
rendition of the old Welsh tune,
"Prynedigaeth." to the words, "A
Welsoch Chwi ef." to be sung as
arranged in the "Llanlyfr Mol
iant:" prize, 80. by william Koch.
Z. Adjudication on competition for
men and women.
s. Trio God BE Merciful:" prize. S.
by Woodruff. Goodall & Bull. Sy-
racuse.
o Recitation. The Fate of Virginia. -
prize, 81, by H. p. Sterne & Son
New York.
10. Adjudication on trio competition.
IL. He Was Despised," alto solo;
prize. s.. by Thomas Z. Daniels
H. Adjudication on recitation, The
Fate of Virginia
l0s 4dJuulCatlOn on alto solo.
ID. THE Better Land" tenor solo;
prize, IS, by a friend.
Is. Adjudication on tenor SOLO
16. "Out of the Deep" baritone solo;
prize. 50. by w. r. Lewis.
Il. Adjudication on baritone solo.
Is. Star of Descending Night" cho.
.-.-rus for mixed voices, not less
than 25 in number; prize. $50 and
So for the successful conductor
donated by Hon. william Connell
10. Adjudication on chief chorus.
The successful essay is to be the
property of the committee. and they
reserve the right to withhold all prizes
If the adjudicators decide that com.
petitors are unworthy. All competi.
tors are expected to attend prelimin.
aries if necessary.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-05-01
Special Train to Wilkes-Barle Oh Ac-
count of the Nordica Concert, May
7th,, 1900.

The Delaware and Hudson railroad
will run a special train from Scranton
and Carbondale to Hazel stree,.
Wilkes Barre, on account of the Nor
dica concert. Train will leave Scran-
ton at 100 p. M, Carbondale at 6.l5
p. IN. and will stop at Jermyn, Arch
hald. Peckvile, Olyphant, Providence
and Green Ridge,
Fare from Carbondale, Jermvn and
Archibald, Zoe: Peckville and Olyphant,
65c; Scranton, soc.
Tickets on sale at Powelrs music
store Monday, April 30th, at 3 o'clock,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-05-01
GENERAL NEWS NOTES.

The time for the funeral services
over the remains of the late Daniel I.
Phillips this afternoon has been
changed to $50 o'clock at the house
and 3 O'clock at the Washburn Street
Presbyterian church. DR.. Moffat will
ofticiate and the Masonic. Heptasoph
and Ivorite fraternity will attend
Burial will be made in the Washburn
street cemetery.
The Keyser Valley Hose company
will hold picnic in Weber's grove on
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-05-01
HARMoNY's ANNUAL BALL.

The Harmony Athletic club, of Belle
vue, conducted their. fifth annual ball
in Mears' hall last evening, which was
attended by large number of young
people. The music was furnished by
Hayes Brothers orchestra. and a pro-
gramme of dances was enjoyed.
The promoters of the club are all
well-known young men, whose reputa-
tion as entertainers is widespread.
About fifty couples participated in the
grand march.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-05-01
GATHERED IN
SOUTH SCRANTON
CELEBRATION OF CAMP 43o, P.
o. S. OF A.

II Was in Honor of the Eleventh
Anniversary of the Organization
of the Camp-Features of Even
ing's Enjoyment-Funeral Of Peter
Lonsdorf from His Late Home on
Cedar Avenue - Narrow Escape
from a Serious Accident at Pittston
Avenue and Palm Street.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-05-01
Violations of Traditions

"Dis' hsrgc the stage maragcr!" shouted the
proprietor OF tho show.
"Whst has he donct"
"lic has dislcGarded the first principles of hls
art lIc has permitted the low comedian 10 ap-
pear without red wig and let the man who
plays The haI ker come on without side whs-
kers"--Washington star
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-05-01

most interesting lecture on "a Hero
of the American Alps" The following
musical programme will also be ren-
dered: Piano solo. Miss Belle Nor
row: vocal solo, Victory" Mr.. Tom
Gippel; vocal solo, Babylon" Miss
Flora Levi. Accompanist. Miss Ruby
YOst.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-05-01

drum corps. The pall-bearers were Sc.
lected from among the lodge members.
Rev. Jacob Shoettle conducted the ser
vices at the Chestnut Street German
PRESBYTERIAN church, and intcrment
was made In the Plttston avenue ceme-
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-05-01
WEEKLY SCHOOL DEPOSITS.

The principals of Nos. 13, 10 and 30
made the following deposits at the
West Side bank yesterday for the pu-
pills of their respective schools:
No. 1S--David Owens, s1.40; Martha
Watkins, 15c.; Alice Evans. &C.; Ber-
tina Kelly, 15c.; Edna ID. Evans, lie. /;
Nellie Richards. .6c.; Catherine Phil
lips, S.2O; Nellie Kelly, 35c.: Eliza
Price, 9Sc.; Sarah Mcdonald. 24c. :;
Mary Harris, 55c.; total, $685..
No. 19-Miss Lees, s1.S5: Miss MUIR
ray, l7c., Miss Nichols, sl95: Miss
Beamish, &C.; Miss Morgan, sec: Miss
Flynn, 1922; Miss Evans, Soc: Miss
Kellow, 19c.: Miss Wade. s1.13: Miss
Murphy, 95c.; Miss Yost, $1.S2. Mrs.
Ferber Sill; Miss Peck, 63c.; total,
SASS.
No. 32.-Miss Vaughan, lsc.: Miss
Knapp. 55c. Miss Mullen, 72c.; Miss
Ruddy. sl.02: Miss Fellows, 23c.: Miss
Carpenter, Soc. Miss Freeman. 13c. !:
total 1888.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-05-01
FUNERAL OF MRS. RECHTC

FUNERAL OF MRS. BECHTOLD.
The funeral of the late Mrs. John
Bechtold took place yesterday after
noon from her late home at 4l0 North
Ninth street. Services were held at
the Miffln Avenue Lutheran church.
Rev. Iitzelman, pastor of the church,
assisted by Rev. c. +. Speicker. pas
tor of the Holy Trinity Lutheran
church, officiated. The church choir
sang several selections.
The following were pallbearers: Con-
rad Wenzel. Philip Schnell. John Eag-
an, Jacob Diem. Fred Durr, Daniel
Brenaman. Flower bearers: r.. j.
Loughran, Joseph Kern. Calvin Deck
er, Henry Ollyndike, Siebert Wenzel
The services at the cemetery were con-
Quoted by the Rev. Zitzelman. The
Liederkranz double quartette sang at
the grave. The floral offerings from
relatives and friends We're beautiful.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-05-01
Pea Coal sl.a5 a Ton Delivered

to South Side, central city and central
Hyde Park Address orders to j. T.
SIarkey, 1914 Cedar ave. Phone 66s3.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-05-01
EVENTS OF DAY IN
fa3Jj WEST SCRANTON
EIsTEDDFoD TODAY IN FIRST
WELSH BAPTIST CHURCH.

Musical and Literary Festival Ar
ranged in Observance of Dewey
Day-Programme for Afternoon
and Evening Sessions-Funerals
of T. Cilcenin Evans, Frederick
Simon, Mrs. Bechtold and others.
Sudden Death of Edward Edwards.
School Deposits and other Notes
and Personals.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-05-01
The Wise Woman.

Grace-She's kept her age we'll,
Nell-ies; well that nobody but hsrseA
knows what il is.-SyTacuse Herald.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-05-01

On Tuesday, May 1st we will have ready for your
inspection matchess line of Parasols, Coaching
Umbrellas, Sun Shades, Mourning and Fancy Um-
brellas. Everything possible has been done to make
this interesting event worthy your attention. aud in
respectfully asking the favor of call Tuesday, or
any other day during the week which may prove
more convenient, we do SO with the fullest assurance
that you will not go away disappointed for finer
display of
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-05-02
REAL ESTATE AGENCY.
FOR SALE OR EXCHANGE.
FOR SALE.

rOR oALfs.
% acres OF heavy oak timber land from
which large quantity of lumber, piles, ties
and cordwood can be cut. IL is located in
Winnesheik County, Iowa, SIS per acre buys
1t. The wood will more than pay for the
land.
Excellent farms in Stevens County, Mimi,
In the sure crop country. Improved or I'M
improved.
Lands In the best counties in s. Dakota,
where land is booming and advancing rapid
ly in price. Improved lands from s. to s2O
per acre, unimproved from 81 to Sl2 per acre.
Buy now and make money. Reduced rail-
road fare To land seekers.
A fine residence lot in the town of Calmar,
Iowa, for S225.
Al room house, with lots, good well, in
Calmar, Iowa.
Invest your money In real estate and make
more. Nothing more sure or safe. Why
drudge along ON rented land when you may
own farm that will grow in value each
year. Sell your $40 or SO land and buy some
for less than half, which will make you. more
money.
100 acres of finest kind of land, itch black
soil, free from sand, gravel, alkalf or gumbo,
~ mile from Leoti, the county seat OF Wichi-
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100 acres in Nebraska, miles from stuart,
black loam soil, good spring ON the place
price so per acre; will exchange.
24O acres well improved, first-class build
ings. every acre tillabe; an all-improved farm;
price $4,000
100 acres with excellent improvements, all
the necessary buildings for good farm and
good buildings at that. The original owner
mortgaged the place for 5000. He died and
the mortgage was forecosed, the holder OF
mortgage bought In the place at sheriff sale
for sSy7 and he has since died, and the farm
Is now thrown ON the market for the low price
Of 500 snap, Stf
S. r. YAdER. Agent,
Calrsar, Iowa.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-05-02

All the Population Of the Region Del
~ Honor to Grants Memory. W

All tho Population Of the Region Dsss
- Honor to Grants Memory. 81
Galena. Ills, April 2S.-The annual
celebration of the birthday of General
u. S. Grant In Galena, In which town
he lived before and after the civil war,
took place yesterday. The event was
marked by the presence OF Governor
Roosevelt, of New York: General
Grants daughter, Mrs. Nellie Grant
Sartoris; her daughter, Miss SartOris,
and her son, Captain Algernon Sart0r-
is, as special guests of honor. Appar.
emily the whole population of the cOun-
ty and hundreds from nearby Iowa
and Wisconsin towns thrOnged the
gaily decorated streets. The special
train bearing the distinguished visi-
tors arrived at the Illinois Central sta
ton shortly after l p. M, and escorted
by veterans of the civil war, Spanish
American soldiers and the Platteville
State Normal band, the carriages con-
tanning the visitors were driven through
the business streets to Turner hall.
Here after'.a few Introductory re.
marks by President ]. G. Spare and a
prayer by Rev. DIR. j. w. Spenley, of
Albany. N. T., Governor Roosevelt was
introduced amid tremendous cheering,
In which were mingled cries Of Our
next president" Governor Roosevelt
spoke eloquenuy of the life and SER
vices of the ''old commander" At the
conclusion Of the speech an informal
reception, was held on the stage of
Turner hall. after which the visitors
were driven to General Grants old resi-
dence and other points of interest and
at o'clock boarded the train for Chi
cagO. En- route here the governor was
greeted by large crowds at all stations
along the line and at Rockford. where
brief stop was made, he made short
address In response TO his warm well
come.
Chicago, April 2S.-Grant's birthday
anniversary was celebrated by Repub-
licans here; at Pittsburg, by the Amer
fcus club: at New York by the Union
League club; at Des Moines. Ia, by
the Grant club; at Boston, by the Mid
dlesex club. at New York. by the
Grant Monument association. and at
many other cities and towns
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-05-02
Caught a Dreadful Cold.

Marion KOoke, manager for T. M
Thompson, large importer of fine mil.
linery at 1858 Milwaukee Avenue, Chi.
cago, says: During the late severe
weather caught dreadful cold which
kept me awake at night and made me
unfit 10 attend my work during the
day. One of my milliners was taking
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for a
severe cold at that time, which seemed
to relieve her So quickly that bought
some for myself. 1t acted like magic
and l began to improve at once. am
now entirely well and feel very pleased
to acknowledge its merit" For sale
by Wangler Bros.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-05-02
DURBIN FOR GOVERNOR.
Indiana Republicans Nominate q State
Ticket.


indianapolis, April 27.-After con-
test that lasted from a. m. till D. m.
yesterday Colonel w. I. Durbin. Of
Anderson. was nominated for governor
by the Republican state convention.
The complete ticket is as follows:
For governor. Colonel w. L. Durbin;
lieutenant governor, Newton w. Gill
bert. of Angola; secretary of state.
u. b. Hunt, of Winchester; auditor of
state, w. III. Hart, of Frankfort; treas
urer of state. Leopold Levy, of Hunt
ington attorney general, w. l.. Taylor.
OF Indianapolis: superintendent of pub
lie instruction. L. l.. Jones, of Upton:
judge of the supreme court, Fourth
district. Leander j. Monks. of Win
chester: reporter of the supreme court,
@. h. Remy: state statistician. b. +.
Johnson. Delegates-at-large to the ma
tional NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Fairbanks
and Beveridge. Governor Mount and
Charles s. Hernly. Alternates-Nathan
Powell, 4. III. Adams. +. A. Amsden
and u. Brewer Electors-at-large-
Hugh III. Hanna, Indianapolis; Charles
Miller Goshen
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-05-02
DEWEY IN CHICAGO.
Hero of Manila Bay Is Welcomed by
Booming Cannon.

Booming Cannon.
Chicago, April 30.-George Dewey is
in Chicago. For the cannohs on the
lake front have announced his arrival.
The admiral arrived at the Grand
Central station during the morning on
handsome special train over the Bal
timore and Ohio road. In the party,
besides the hero of Manila. were Mrs.
Dewey. Lieutenant Commander James
c. Gilmore and Lieutenant Harry III.
Caldwell, aids to the admiral. and j.
III. Maddy. representing the Baltimore
and Ohio railroad.
At the station to meet the admiral
party was detachment from the First
cavalry, |. n. g., with its jangling
sabers. commanded by Major Alsip.
and guard of honor from the Naval
Reserve Veteran association. Admiral
Dewey. his aids and the members of
the Chicago committee, proceeded from
the station under this escort. The line
of march was along Harrison street to
Franklin to Jackson boulevard. Michi-
gan avenue and to the Auditorium An
mex, where Mrs. Dewey and the wom-
al > COiiihlltCt again JOiucu TIC du-
miral and breakfast was served TO the
members of both parties.
When the procession reached Michi-
gan avenue salute of seventeen guns
was fired by the land batteries sta.
toned on the lake front and the rev.
enue cutter Morrill, and United States
cruiser Michigan at anchor in the
basin.
At night grand naval, military and
civil ball was held at the Auditorium
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-05-02
THoBURN SUED FOR $15O,OO0.
Young Woman Charges Bishop will
Defamation of Character.

Young Woman Charges Bishop with
Defamation of Character.
Springfield, o.. April Bot seems
that the departure of Bishop j. NJ.
Thoburn for New York a few days
ago was caused not only by his desire
to attend the ecunenical council but
also because 1t was necessary for him
To be present at the hearing OF suit
for damages In the sum of Sl5O.OOO in
which he is the defendant
Several years ago. while Bishop
Thoburn was in India. Miss Armstrong.
q very handsome and stylish .Amerl-
can woman. arrived for the ostensible
purpose of converting the heather. but
as she had no connection with the
Methodist Episcopal church there was
soon clash between her aud the biSh.
op. Miss Armstrong became the oh.
ject OF admiration from one of the
wealthiest residents of India and u
marriage was announced Ia take place
between them. Bishop Thoburn went
to the man and said something about
the woman. but the marriage took
place as was Intended. In a few years
Miss Armstrong left her husband and
went to England, In New York some
years later a subpoena was served on
Bishop Thoburn stating that he had
been made the defendant in a damage
suit for $iJ0.0O0 brought by Miss Arm
strong for defamation of character.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-05-02

Quick relief from pain. All who use
(hamberlain,s Pain Balm for rheumaI
tism are delighted with the quick re-
lief from pain which 1t affords. When
speaking of this Mr.. d. N. Sinks, Of
Troy, Ohio, says: "Some time ago ]
had severe attack of rheumatism in
my arm and shoulder. Tried numer.
Gus remedies but got no relief until I
was recommended by Messrs. Geo. F.
Parsons and Co., druggists Of this place,
to try Chamberlain's Pain Balm. They
recommended 1t so highly that /
bought bottle. / was soon relieved of
all pain. / have since recommended
this liniment to many of my friends,
who agree with me that it is the best
remedy for muscular rheumatism in
the market" For sale by Wangler
Bros.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-05-02
Cut Hi. Throat I'm Jnil.

Marshalltown, Ia. April 24.-Rather
lett cut his throat with razor in his
cell in the county jail here. Triplett
had been resident of Melbourne in
the southern part of the county. Seven
years ago he married Mrs. Cutler In
Kansas and at various times during
the last five years had held improper
relations with his stepdaughter, Myr-
tie Cutler, who is now only IL years
old. On Thursday last he pleaded
guilty in the district court.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-05-02
EIGHT DROWNED IN A STORM.
Three of Them Losing Their Lives I'm thu
Heart of Town Flood Havoc.


Three of Them Losing Their Lives in the
Heart of Town-Flood Havoc.
Waco, Tex, April 2S.-A cloud burst
accompanied by high wind. descend
ed upon this city at noon yesterday
and the result is that eight people are
known to have persisted In the city
limits ana property valued at several
thousand dollars has been DESTROYED
or injured. The known dead are: Mrs.
Nancy Caudle. Miss Clara Caudle.
Rosa Chapman, Emma Decker. Thomas
Capps. Frank Walker, two negro MEN,
names unknown.
about noon and was incessant until
dark. The rise in the creeks and
branches was so rapid that il did not
give the inhabitants time to flee.
Three persons - two women and a
man, all colored-were drowned with
in a hundred yards of the city hall.
There were several people. mostly ne
groes, standing on bridge watching
the rapid rise of Barron's branch when
the bridge. a brick structure. collapsed,
Numerous reports of other losses
come in, but owing TO the high water
they cannot be verified. 1t Is almost
certain. however. that several mora
lives1have been lost. IL is impossible to
estimate the damage done by the
storm. but 1t will be heavy. Incoming
reports indicate that one of the heavi-
est rain falls experienced in years Wis
tied many sections of the state. and
rivers and smaller streams are again
rising rapidly.
All points along the Brazos and Colo
RADIO rivers have been notified.