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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-10-04

The latest discoveries of insurgent
papers disclose the fact that the Fill
pinos are preparing to give up the
night after our election. regardless OF
who wins. If Bryan is elected they
expect him to do their fighting for
them. and if Mckinley is elected they
have decided to acknowledge them
selves whipped, a sensible idea which
they would have carried out long ago
but for the hope of independence which
the "aunties" have been holding out to
them
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-10-04
NOTICE FOR STREET IMPROVE
MENT.

Notice Is hereby given that the COM
mon council OF the city Of Astoria
does Intend to improve and has declar-
ed It's Intention to improve 18th street In
the city OF Astoria. In Clatsop county,
Oregp as laid out and recorded by ]. NJ.
Shlyely from the south line Of CONNER
cial street to the north line OF Frank
I'm avenue in the following manner.
tO-Wit.
From the south line Of Commercial
street 10 tho north line OF Exchange
street, said street Is TO be improved
by removing all planklng. caps and
UNDERMINING, inclusive Of sidewalks
and underplnning. and putting in new
underplnninR and planking the street
upon the established grade thereof
throughout the full width thereof be-
tween sidewalks and constructing side
walks 10 feet wide on the sides Of the
street and from the north line OF Ex-
change street 10 the north line OF
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-10-04
THE LOUVRE

Strangers visiting In the city will find
the Louvre an attractive resort wherein
10 spend the evening. The ANNE Sisters
Ladies' Orchestra is still on the bills and
presents nightly musical program of
exceptional merit, Handsome pool and
billiard rooms are feature In connection
with the house. Palatable lunches will
be served at all nours
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-10-04

Don't be deceived or humbugged by
people who claim the discovery OF
some hitherto unknown herb or root
in swamps. or on some mountain or
prairie. for the cure OF kidney and
bladder troubles. Any doctor or drug
gist win tell you that such claims are
fraudulent Foley's Kidney Cure sim
ply contains remedies that are recog-
niEed by the most skilful physicians
as best for these complaints, so don't
be credulous or foolish
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-10-04

1t is exasperating 10 one who knows
Foley's Honey and Tar. and knows
what ii will do. to have a dealer rec
ommend something else as Just the
same" or Just as good for colds.
coughs, Group la grippe. etc.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-10-04

The editor Of the Fordville. KY, Mis-
eellaneOus writes as a postscript TO a
business letter: Il was cured Of kid
ney trouble by taking Foley's Kidney
Cure" Take nothing else.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-10-04

High living. intemperance. exposure
and many other things bring on
Bright's disease. Foley's Kidney Cure
viii prevent Bright's disease and all
other kidney or bladder disorders II
taken in time. Take nothing else.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-10-04
CARD.

The manufacturers Of Banner Salve
have authorized the undersigned to
guarantee It for burns. cuts, sores. ul-
GERS, letter. eczema and all skin dis
eases. You have your money back
II it doesn't 10 all it claims.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-10-04
THE MILW AUKEE.' '

A familiar name for the Chicae 0,
Milwaukee & st. Paul Railway, known
all over the Union as the Great Rail-
way running the Pioneer Limited"
trains every day and night vetween st.
Paul and Chicago. and Omaha and
Chicago. THE only perfect train in
the world" Understand: Connec-
tions are made with all transcontlnent-
al lines, assuring TO passengers the best
service known. Luxurious coaches,
electric light, steam heat, Of verify
equaled by no other line.
See that your ticket reads via The
Milwaukee" when going to any point
IN the United States or Canada. All
ticket agents sell them.
For rates, pamphlets or other infor-
nation, address,
J. w. CASEY, G. ]. EDDY,
TRAY. Pass. Agt., Gen. Agt.,
Portland, Oregon. Portland. Or.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-10-04

After exposure or when YOU Feel a
cold coming on, take dose Of Foley's
Honey and Tar II never fails to stop
cold II taken In time.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-10-04

Il have always used Foleys Honey
and Tar cough medicine and think Il
the best In the world" says Chas.
Bender. newsdealer OF Erie. Pa, Take
no substitute
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-10-04
IT HEALS THE LUNGS.

When suffering from a racking cough
take a dose OF FOley's Honey and Tar.
The soreness will be relieved and
warm. grateful feeling and healing Of
the parts affected will be experienced.
Take no substitute.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-10-04
DAILY. llDally except Sunday.

Rebate tickets on sale between Port.
land. Sacramento and San Francisco.
Net rates ;l7 first class and Sl1 second
class, including sleeper.
Rates and tickets to Eastern points
and Europe. Also Japan, China, Homo.
lulu and Australia. Can be obtained
from j. B. Kirkland. Ticket Agent. ia
Third street.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-10-04

After sew more plots to kill Presi-
dent Mckinley perhaps Bryan may be
persuaded that the chief magistracy is
not worth working so hard for.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-10-04

II the majority Of our acquaintances
go to heaven. they will be so changed
that We will not be able to recognize
them.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-10-04

The man who Invests in watered
stock is liable to get soaked.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-10-04

All communications intended for pSn-
IIcation should be directed to the editor.
Business communications Of all kinds
and remltt1nees must be addressed to
"The Astorian."
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-10-04

II YOU start on a Journey and forget
TO take an umbrella with you. It's a
sure sign of rain.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-10-04
YAMHILL DIVISION.
Passenger depot foot OF Jefferson 81

Leave Tor Oswego daily at 7:1o, 80
q. M; 1890, 1866, 1926. 5:15, e:25, sos,
1880 p. M; and 300 q. m. on Sunday
only. Arrive at Portland daily at 'S:1S,
$3.50, '10:50 a. m; 1885, 3:16, l:30, O:2O,
7:4O. 1000 p. m; 1910 a. m. daily ex-
cept Monday; $3.50 and 1905 a. m. on
Sundays only.
Leave for Dallas daily, except Sun.
day, at 4:sO p. m. Arrive at Portland
at $3.50 a. m.
Passenger train leaves Dallas for
Airlle Mondays. Wednesdays and Fri
days at 2:45 .. m. Returns Tuesdays.
Thursdays and Saturdays.
Except Sunday.
r. KOEHLER, Manager.
c. H. MARKHAM,
Gen. Frt. and Pass. Agt.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-10-04
BRIGHTs DISEASE.

II girl uses enough paint, she may
be taken for the picture OF health.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-10-04

The sheriff would hate 10 be known
by the company he keeps.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-10-04
TO STOP A COLD.

What can't be cured puts money in
to the undertaker's pocket.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-10-04

Some OF the political big guns are
nothing but air-guns after all.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-10-04

The Astor1an guarantees to its ad-
vertisers the largest circulation OF any
newspaper published on the Columbia
river.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-10-04

II you don't believe that woman
can keep a secret. just ask one her age.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-10-04

Advertising rates can be had on ap-
plication TO the business manager.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-10-04
sEMr-wEEKLY.

Sent by mail. per year. in advance $Heo
Postage free to subscribers.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-10-04
DAILY

Sent by mail, per year..........'.'SeVo
Sent by mail. per month".."..... 80
Served by carrier. per month..... -
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-10-04
DIR. I'll. Ball

Dr. T. L. Ball
DENTIST.
67S Commercial Htrset.
ASTORIA. ORE.
Over schluasel's Clothing Store. l'-Gs
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-10-04
A FEW
INTERESTING
FACTS

| When people are contemplating q
| trip, whether on business or pleasure.
/ they naturally want the best service
1 obtainable as far as speed. comfort and
safety Ia concerned. Employees OF the
| WISCONSIN CENTRAL LINES are
| paid to serve the public and our trains
| are operated so as TO make close con.
nections with diverging lines at all
| junction points.
Pullman Palace Sleeping and Chair
Cars on through trains.
Dining car service unexcelled. Meals
served Ia carte.
In order to obtain the first-class SER
vice. ask the ticket agent TO sell you
ticket over. go.
The wisconsin Central Lines.
and you viii make direct connections at
ST. Paul for Chicago. Milwaukee and
| all points East.
For any further information cali on
any ticket agent, or correspond with
JAS. c. POND. Gen. Pass. Agt,
or JAS. A. CLOCK. MIlwaukee, Wla.
General Agent.
2i6 Stark St.. Portland. Or.
THE CHICAGO & NORTHWESTERN
RAILWAY
On June nth opened up for traffic
their new line from Belle Plaine. IA.
to Mason City: also their new Fox
Lake branch. The length Of this new
line is 1876 miles. which added to their
mileage. gives them total OF s,i62.s5
miles. the largest mileage Of any rail.
road In the world.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-10-04

II kissing went out Of fashion. no
girl would care to be considered stylish.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-10-04
sEAsIDE DIVISION.

All trains make close connections at
Goble with all Northern Pacific trains
to and from the East or Sound points.
]. c. MAYO.
Genl Fr't and Pass. Agent.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-10-04
9atlu aatprta't,
JOHN +. LIGHTER Editor.
TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION.

Telephone Main ssi.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1900-02-08
TRIES 1T AGAIN.
the TugeIn River and Is March
ing on Ladysmith.

Durham, Feb. 5.--Gen. Butler crossed
the Tugela river Friday night, and is
marching on Ladysmith. No definite
news will be permitted to go out until
Ladysmith is relieved.
London. Feb. 5.-A special dispatch
from Durham, dated Sunday, and re-
ferring TO Gen. Buffers recrossing the
Tugela in an advance upon Ladysmith,
says: 1t is probable that Gen. Butler
crossed at spot above Trichard's
drift, and that, leaving the enemy TO
the right, he is marching to Acton
Homes, whence the road to Ladysmith
runs almost due east, through fairly
open country. 1t is expected here
that he will reach Ladysmith Monday
night.
London, Feb. Ga special dispatch
from Durham, Natal, says there is no
definite news from Gen. Butler, but it
is, reported that there has been heavy
fighting. In the house of commons
Mr.. Chamberlain declared the war
would not be ended until Pretoria had
been dismantled.
London, Feb. 7.-Operations by the
British forces in South Africa are kept
secret. All sorts of rumors are heard
IN this city. IL is believed important
movements are being made in north
crn Cane Colony
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1900-02-08
SIGN THE TREATY.
By 1t England Gives United States
Absolute Control Over COnstruc-
ton of Nicaragua Canal.

Washington, Feb. 6. = The Hay
Pauncefote treaty, amendatory of the
Clay ton-Bulwer treaty relative to the
construction of the Nicaragua canal,
was signed at the state department.
yesterday by Secretary Hay and the
Right Hon. Lord Pauncefote, British
minister.
AS soon as the treaty is ratified and
the notifications have been exchanged,
the United States will be at liberty to
proceed at once with the construction
Of an isthmian canal unfettered by
any obligations toward Great Britain
save that of allowing to British cit
liens, as to the citizens of other ma
tions, the use of the canal on the same
terms with American citizens.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1900-02-08
REBELS ARE ROUTED.
The American Forces Under Gen.
KObbe Occupy and Gnrrison
Nine Towns.

Manila, Feb. G.--Brig. Gen. Hobbies
forces in the islands of Luzon, Leyte
and Sdmar have occupied permanently
and garrisoned nine towns, the regi-
mcnts used being the Forty-third and
Forty-scvcnth. This has placed on the
market 10000 bales Of hemp. A
thousand insurgents armed with rifles
and ever 5000 armed with wooden
swords, bows and arrows, were en-
Countcrcd during the entire trip. The
troops killed - natives, Il of whom
had rifles. The others were villagers
armed with wooden swords. The
American loss was one man killed and
nine men wounded. The Americans
captured $1,000 in gold, the enemy's
money, and 40 muzzIe-loading brass
cannon, At Cllbagog and Samar the
enemy evacuated the towns, the Amer
leans chasing, fighting and scattering
them to the mountains.
Manila, Feb. THE insurgents Mon
day captured supply train Of nine bull
carts between Orani and Dinalupijan,
killing corporal and five priyatcs of
company G, Thirty second infantry.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1900-02-08
Sues for Damages.

Chicago, Feb. IA bill for an in
junction against the Associated Press
was filed in the federal court Tuesday
by the Tribune company asking the
court to restrain the Associated Press
from pirating and transmitting to 9TH
er papers for publication all that por-
ton of the Tribune's special cable
service comprising the news and edi-
torial views of the London Times.
Damages to the extent of 100000 are
asked
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1900-02-08

Washington, Feb. 6, r The war de-
partmcut gave out an itemiZed state
mcnt Of receipts in the department Of
internal revenue for the island of Cuba
during the five months ended Noycm-
Der 30, 1899. The chief items are as fol-
lows: Inheritance and conveying tax,
$l7o,1 1919; corporation tax, $3390G; tax
ON railroad freight and passengers,
SI2O.537 The total internal revenue re-
ccipts for the five months ended Noyem-
Der 30, 1899. were $3GO,2I4.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1900-02-08

Xcnia, O., Feb 3.-Calcb Under was
shot and killed by Thaddeus Allen at
Spring Valley, a few miles south Of here
Friday as the result Of a fcud. Allen
was in a restaurant when Under en-
tered and drawing a revolver placed It
against Aliens body. A desperate
struggle cusucd in which Allen drew
his revolver and shot Under three
times. Allen Is under arrest.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1900-02-08
HONORS TO DEAD HEROES.
II emnins of Gen. LawtOn Lie in state
In IndianapOlis-BOdy of Mai.
Logan Reaches Youngstown.

Fort Wayne, Ind Feb. 6.-The re-
mains of the late Maj. Gen. Henry w.
Lawton Monday lay in state in this
city, his former home The occasion
was one of general observance.
Chicago, Feb. Elm a coffin hidden
under the silken folds of the national
colors, in defense of which he gave up
his life, the body of Maj. John A. Lo-
gan lay in state in Memorial hall in
the public library building. Piled in
fragrant profusion on and about the
coffin were handsome floral offerings
sent by friends and relatives of the
dead soldier and military organiza-
tons of which his father was menu
Der. Thousands viewed the remains.
Indianapolis, Ind, Feb. THE body
Of Gen. Henry w. Lawton, which ar
rived in this city from Fort Wayne
Monday night, was transferred to the
state capitol at 80 Tuesday, where
il lay in state Tuesday afternoon.
The capitol was deliberately decorated
in honor Of the dead soldier of Indiana,
and from the time the coffin was
placed on the catafalquc in the great
rotunda until the doors were closed
the stream of people anxious to take
a last look at the face of the dead was
un broken.
Youngstown, O., Feb. 1.-THE special
train bearing the body of the late Maj.
John A. Logan arrived over the b. &
o. Tuesday. The remains will lie
in state from ten to one o'clock
to-day. The funeral will occur at
two o'clock with interment in the An
drews mausoleum in Oak Hill ceme-
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1900-02-08

New York, Feb. 5.-Maj Gen. Will
liam Woods Averell, the last of the
great cavalry leaders of the union
army, died at Bath, n. Y, Saturday,
aged 6S years. He was one of the in
ventors of asphalt paving, and in 1898,
after II years of litigation was award
ed 100000 by the appellate division of
the supreme court as his share of the
profits of the Barber Asphalt Paving
cfmpany
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1900-02-08

indianapolis, Ind, Feb, g. Fire
which broke out at five o'clock Thurs
day afternoon in George W. Stout's
wholesale grocery spread to adjoining
buildings occupied by Brinkmeyer,
Kuhn &c Co., wholesale grocers; the
Hendricks-V company, wholesale
boots and shoes, and the A. Kiefer
Drug company, causing total loss, es-
timated at $350,O00.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1900-02-08
THE NEWS IN BRIEF.
For the Week Ending February z

Fire nearly wiped out the business
portion of Rudd, Ia.
James Dundon died in Terre Haute,
Ind, aged 100 years.
Fire among business houses in Day
ton, o., caused a loss of $750,000.
The United States supreme court
has adjourned until the Goth inst.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elf Knudson were as
phyxiated by coal gas at Wilmot, S. d.
John Scherer killed his wife and him
self in Philadelphia. Jealousy was the
cause.
Forty-nine persons in New York
have been indicted for naturalization
frauds.
Seventy-fve children were injured in
a panic during a fire in a Trenton On.
j. school.
1t is reported that two Boer re-
cruiting agencies in Chicago have en-
listed 60 men.
The governments of the United States
and Italy have entered into an arrange
ment for reciprocity.
Levi Steward (colored) was hanged
at Sandwich, Ont, for the murder of
James Ross July is last
William Henry Glider, soldier, eX-
plorer, artist and journalist, died at
his home in Morristown, n, j.
4 forest fire did immense damage in
the mountains between Colorado
Springs and Cripple Creek, Col.
Labo. leaders say that $4,000 men
because of building trades complica-
tions.
A tornado swept the coast of New
foundland, and at Lark Harbor 20 build
ings were destroyed and many vessels
wrecked.
Adelbert S. Hay, the new United
States consul, arrived at Pretoria and
was received by the Transvaal gov
eminent.
Henry Walsh, a Chicago post office
robbing the mails of 5000 through
packages.
c. Taylor Cade, of Iberia, has been
nominated for governor of Louisiana
by the Herwig- Howell faction of the
republican party.
b. II. Roberts, the elected congress
man from Utah, was arrested in Salt
Lake City on warrant charging I'M
lawful cOhabitation.
The republican congressional cam
hoe nrrrD,,izp1 wit n
Representative j. w. Babcock, of Wis
consin. as chairman.
The Great Northern, Wisconsin Cen
trail and Baltimore 81 Ohio railroads
are said to have agreed to unite as
transcontinental line.
The departure of the British ambas-
sador from Paris gives rise to the be-
lief that war is threatening between
England and France.
The war department announces
that the total number of troops in the
Philippines February 1 was 63,532, in
GLIDING officers and men.
In a saloon fire in East Grand Forks,
n. D.. w. d. Kelly, one of the proprie-
tors, and r. j. McAdam, former mayor
Of the city, were burned to death.
The plant of the Hopkins & Allen
Manufacturing Arms company and its
entire stock of firearms were burned
at Norwich, Conn, the loss being $780,
900.
Cardinal Gibbons in a sermon deliv-
cred in Baltimore declared woman's
rights women the worst enemies of
their sex and the cause of wrecking
many families.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1900-02-08
Death of Judge Key.

Chattanooga, Tenn, Feb. Sd. NJ.
Key, postmaster general in Preside nj
Hayes cabinet and a retired judge Of
the United States court, died at his
home in this city Saturday night. He
had been in failing health for some
time, but the immediate cause of his
death was a blood eliot upon the brain.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1900-02-08
veteran Dead.

Omaha, Ncb., Feb. Gen. Caleb J.
DinNorth, Of this city, died Saturday
night, aged 70. Gen. Dilworth served
through the civil war, cnlisting as a
private from Illinois and being mus
tered out MS a brigadicr general lie
has been resident Of Nebraska since
1870, and was attorney general from
1870 10 1850
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1900-02-08
New officials Installed.

San Juan, p. r., Feb. 5.-The installa-
ton into office of the newly elected city
officials took place Friday. Mayor Egos-
cue, who was the republican candidate,
refuses to accept the salary of his Of
flee, and announces that he will devote
it to charity. The republicans carried
San Juan by majority of 1850, the
total number of votes cast being 1887.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1900-02-08

Washington. Feb. THE president
has appointed Judge William II. Taft,
OF Cincinnati, president of the com
mission to organize a civil govern
ment for the Philippine islands. The
Other members have not as yet been
chosen. The commission will sail for
the Philippines soon after March Is.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1900-02-08

oan Francisco, Feb. 5.-Arthur Scwall,
organs running mate in 1896, said in
an interview that America must hold
the Philippines, come what may, and
that no other course is open to the adj
miuistration. Mr.. SewalI says he is
every inch an cxpansionist, but never
an impcrialist. He is here enroute from
the orient To his home in Maine.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1900-02-08

Oshkosh, Wis, Feb. 3.-Millard 7.
Walker. a poor mechanic, and his ia
Their, Timothy T. Walker, of Omro,
have fallen heirs to 100000 in bank
stock and government bonds left by
the fathers sister, Mrs. Nancy Marie
Dikeman, of Castleton, VT. They had
not suspected the existence of the for
tune.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1900-02-08

Wilmot, S. d., Feb. 6.-Mr. and Mrs.
Elf Knudson were asphyxiated by coal
gas Saturday night When discovered
Sunday the old gentleman was already
dead and his wife died within few
minutes.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1900-02-08

Iron Mountain, Mich, Feb. John
jacobson and George Mackey were
blown to atoms by the explosion of
seven boxes of dynamite at the powder
house of the Crystal Falls mine Tues
day. 1t is not known how the accident
happened. Only small portion of the
men were found. Both were married.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1900-02-08

Ottumwa, Ia, Feb. s. Rev Booker
Fox, one OF the most noted negro evan
gclists the west has known, passed away
at his home in this city Sunday morn
ing. aged 1Oi years. He was born In
Nashville. Tenn, in 1896.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1900-02-08
Captain and wife Drowned,

New York, Feb. 6.-The barges Will
son and Mary Tryon Were wrecked and
sunk in Huntington bay, near Hunting
ton, H. l., Monday, in a heavy northwest
gale. The captain of the Wilson, John
Finley. and his wife, were drowned.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1900-02-08
Blown to Atoms.

Muncie, Ind, Feb. 6. - Ernest ID.
Guild, of Portland, was blown to
atoms in accidental nitroglycerin eX-
plosion in the Ohio oil fields, near st.
Mary's, Monday.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1900-02-08
Our Militia Force.

Washington, Feb. 6.-Secretary Root
has sent to congress an abstract of the
militia force of the United States. 1t
shows the total number of men avail
able for military duty, but morgan
ized. as 1928, $50 and an aggregate or
ganized strength of LOG, 500.