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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-28

"Before / o'clock it had Ieaped to OF
tawa River and swept across to Ottawa,
CARRYING everything in front of it. Moth
ing more grand could be imagined as a
spectacle; no greater calamity has visit
ed Canada in years. There was a belt of
flame fully four miles in length and at
least half a mile wide. Dark clouds of
smoke streamed southwestward from the
burning district all day, while beneath it
was a long line of fame fierce and ire
pressible. All night long the city was
lit UP by the glare. The Dominion Gov
ernment is among the heavy lossers, the
Chaudiere bridge having toppled into the
river from the warping effects of the heat.
Fireman John Watkins of No. sta
tion was smothered in a Queen street
house.
Mrs. Bessie Cook, an invalid, was suf-
located in her bed before help arrived.
"A man unknown was found dead on
the Canadian Pacific railway track in
Rochesterville.
unknown man, found on Broad street,
charred beyond recognition.
"John Navan, builder badly burned
and hurt.
John Matthews, reported dead
James Merrifield, seriously injured by
falling building.
s.- Daoust, watchman reported
dead.
John Temple, fireman, and Engineer
Peter Hamilton, of Hull, missing.
THE Export Lumber Company had all
it's big stock destroyed, and it is estimated
that their loss will foot up nearly 81 ,000,
OO0 covered hv insurance II ic aCtirna tpd
that about $50 900 900 feet of lumber has
been burned in Hull and Ottawa Half
a dozen churches and schools have been
burned; the Eddy Company's paper and
pulp mills and match factory and E. b.
Eddy's residence have been destroyed.
Bronsons and Watson's mill, the Hull
Lumber Companys Mill, one of Booths
mills and the Mckay Company's premises,
one of the power houses of the ottawa
electric company, the Hull Water Works,
the Hull court house and JAIL the post
office the convent, almost every business
place and about 1000 dwellings and shops
in Hull have been destroyed. Indeed
practically nothing Of Hull is left but
church and a few houses beyond it.
THE steel suspension bridge which
connected the city of Ottawa with Hull
was also destroyed. On the ottawa side
many fine residences were destroyed"
SUMMARY OF SITUATION.
(By the Associated Press.)
Toronto, Ont, April 27.-Dispatches
from ottawa summarize the situation at
Ottawa and Hull as follows. e
Ottawa, buildings destroyed, 1000: Hull,
buildings destroyed, 1900; total loss to
Continued on Second Page.)
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-28
FRENCH REACHES THABA N'CHU.
Ejecting Beers From the Eastern Part of the
Town.
(By the Associated Press.)

London, April 27.-Q1:12 p. m.)-The
War, Office has issued the following from
Lord Roberts. dated Bloemfontein. Fri
day, April 9th:
General French reached Thaba N'Chu
this morning with cavalry. He met Gen
eral Hamilton and General Smith
Dorrien's brigade there.
THE enemy were still holding the east
ern outlet of the town where from Gen
eral French and General Hamilton were
proceeding to turn them out.
General Rundle's division was eight
miles south of Thaba N'Chu last even
ing.
additional casualties thus far report
ed: Hamilton's mounted infantry, Lieu
tenants Barry and Hill wounded. both of
Marshalls horse, the former severely the
latter slightly.
"a patrol from Bethulie came across a
body of the enemy on Smithfield road
April 25th Private King, of the Prince
Alfred Guards was killed and two of the
Royal Scots service corps were taken
prisoners.
THE yeomanry cavalry, under General
Brabazon, after accommodating as far as
Wepener. returned to Dewetsdorp this
morning
WARREN MILITARY GOVERNOR.
London, April 27.-(2 p. m.)-The fol-
lowing dispatch has been received at the
War Office from Lord Roberts:
"Bloemfontein, April 26.-At the request
of the High Commissioner, Warren has
been appointed Military Governor of
Griqualand West, while that part of the
country is in a disturbed condition"
This curious dispatch constitutes all the
war news received up to this hour.
According to a special dispatch from
Lourenzo Marques the latest authentic
estimates of the Boer forces place them
at 10000. of which $4,000 are at Kroon-
stad, 5000 at Fourteen Streams, 5000 in
Natal, 700 about Mafeking and 1000 at
Pretoria, while $50 have been ordered
north to intercept General Darlington S
force. The work of entrenching Pretoria
is proceeding.
HOW THE ROFRS SIIpPEO TuPOrTcu
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-28
5000 FAMILIES MADE HOMELESS.
The Greatest Fire in All the History of
Canada.
(By the Associated Press.)

(By the Associated PresS.)
Montreal. April PA special 10 the
Star from Ottawa, says:
THE greatest fire in the history of
Canada was that which visited Hull and
the Western district of ottawa yesterday.
The loss is roughly estimated at from
$15, ,OOO, 900 to $17, ,0000 900.
'Over 5000 families have been rendered
homeless.
THE major part of Hull, with it's i'm
mense industrial establishments and the
homes of their operatives, was swept
clean, as we'll as Victoria and Dalhousie
wards in Ottawa. Loss on lumber alone
cannot be less than $3000,000.
''The fire broke out in the centre OF
Hull early in the forenoon. That is OF
common occurrence there and attracted
little attention. Before noon it has de-
vastated a great part of Hull and spread
toward the river, famed by strong wind
ultimately destroying five of f. B. Eddy 5
mills.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-28
Grants Birthday Observed.
(By the Associated Press

Galena, Ills, April 27..General L. S.
Grants birthday was observed here to-
day with Governor Theodore Roosevelt, Of
New York, as the principal orator
Special trains brought thousands OF
people into the quaint little city, which
for years was the home of the dead ge1i-
eral. The city was ablaze with flags and
bunting.
Mrs Nellie Grant Sartoris, her son,
Captain Sartoris, her daughter, Vivian
Sartoris and other distinguished visitors
also We're present.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-28
DEFEAT OF GEORGIA
Carolina Wins by a Score of
Nine to Four.
Cincinnati Tries 10 Break All League Records,
Defeating Pittsburg by Score of
Five to. Nine
Especial to News and Observer

Atlanta, Ga. April 27.-Carolina de-
feated Georgia here this afternoon in a
one-sided game of ball by a score of 8
to 4. Rain in the sevnth inning saved
Georgia from shut out, the ball being
too wet to handle Batteries: Carolina,
Lawson, Wilcox and Graves; Georgia,
Richardson and Hall Umpire, Lynch.
Final game tomorrow with Lawson in the
box for Carolina.
WAKE FOREST DOWNS MERCER.
Especial to News and Observer.)
Macon. Ga, April 27.--Wake Forest de-
feated Mercer here TO-DAY in a pretty ten
inning game, by a score of 6 to 3. Foote
pitched great ball, allowing only four hits.
Batteries: Foote and Royster; Nesbet and
Dickinson.
NATIONAL LEAGUE GAMES
Philadelphia, Pa, April 27.-Orth
was mainly responsible for Philadelphia S
defeat by Brooklyn today The local club,
however, lost an opportunity in the eighth
inning when, with three men on bases
and none out, they failed to score. In
the ninth inning Orth was hit safely four
times and gave three bases on balls, net
ting Brooklyn four runs. Score:
RH E.
Brooklyn .......1 0 0 1 3 ] 0 4-9 Is 2
Philadelphia ....1 0 0 8 0 0 0 0 o. II 4
Batteries: McGinnity and Mcclure
Orth, Douglass and Mcfarland Umpire,
Emslie. Time, 2:30. Attendance. 4,40S
Pittsburg, Pa, April 27.-Cincinnati was
not satisfied with an ordinary defeat of
Pittsburg, but tried to break all league
records. The home team has seldom
if ever played poorer ball. Attendance 3,
600. Score:
r. H. L.
Pittsburg .....1 0 2 0 0 0 0 + 6
Cincinnati .....4 0 0 0 3-19 % )
Batteries: Tannehill, Woods and Flah-
erty and thinner and Latimer; Newton
and Scott and Peitz. Time, 2:33 Umpire,
Swartwood.
New York April 27.-The New Yorks
outplayed the Bostons at all points to-
day and scored an easy victory. Note
worthy features of the game were the
pitching of Carrick after he relieved Sey-
mour in the third inning and the heavy
and timely batting of Doyle. Score:
RH e.
New York .....1 0 0 2 3 0 / Ks Is ?
Boston .......0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0-4 l
Batteries: Seymour, Carrick and Grady
and Warner; Williams, Pittinger and
Clarke. Umpire, Connolly. Time, 200.
Attendance 1000
Chicago April 27.-The opening Ma
tional League game of the season in Chi
cago was won by the home team by a
margin of one run. Clingmans fielding,
Crigers' catching and throwing and Nc
Cormick's terrific hit to the center field
fence were the features. Attendance s.
200. Score:
r. II. E.
Chicago .......1 0 0 o 3 x-6 13 8
st. Louis .......0 Q ] 0-5 10 !
Batteries. Taylor and Chance; Jones
and Criger. Umpire, O'Day Time, 2:10.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-28
Governor Allen Reaches Porto Rico.
(By the Associated Press

tBy the Associated PreSS.)
San Juan, Porto Rico, April 27.-The
W. S. S. Dolphin, bearing Mr.. Charles
Herbert Allen, the newly appointed civil
Governor of Porto Rico dropped anchor
off San Juan at 10 o'clock this morning
as did also the United States armored
cruiser New York, the United States bat
tleship Texas and the United States gum
boat Machias. The New York remained
outside the harbor, the others entering.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-28
Wreck on the Southwestern.
CBy the Associated Press.l

Macon, Ga, April PA freight wreck
occurred on the Southwestern Railway
near Fort Valley shortly after midnight.
Ten cars were turned over. One negro
was the only man hurt. Traffic much de-
layed.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-28
HOW THE BoERs SLIPPED THROUGH.
Their Heavy Wagon Train Reaches Kroons
tadt. Only Light Wagons Left

London, April 2S.-The Bloemfontein
correspondent OF the Times, telegraphing
Thursday says:
There appears TO be little chance of
The Forrest City times., 1900-04-20
A Card From Geo. n. Rowland.

EDITOR TIMEs-You will please al. low ms spxcS in your valuable columns to thank tie voters of St. Francis coun. y for the hearty manner in which they rendered me ihe nomination for tax assessor. at the recent primary election. 1 do not wish to make any extrayagant promises at this lime, but will say that if elected at the general election in September will serve the people to the best of my Knowledge and ability xs Tax Assessor. With kindest regards to all, am.
 Yours Respect.
 April II, 1900. GEO NJ. ROWLAND.
 This notice should have appeared last Week.-ED.
The Forrest City times., 1900-04-20
LOCAL ADDENDA.

A profusion of beauty and rare lov- illness may now be seen in tho artistic caliy and elegantly trimmed Easter Hats of K II. Winfield X Co. The prices are arranged to suit all tastes and pocket books. Up stairs over Fus- sell, Graham & G.
 J. l. Carson, Prothonotarv. Washing ion. Pa., says, Il have found kodol Dyspepsia Cure an excslient remedy in case of stomach trouble, and have de- rived great benefit from it's use" It igests what you eat and can not fail to cure. J. II. Dunavant.
 Mothers! Beware of those secret rob. bers of your baby's quiet and health Those sleepless nights and long hours Of iiresome vigil are caused by those terrible snimies of childliOod--worms Destroy and remove them with Whitr's Cream Vermifuge. Price 25 cents. Webb & Sanders.
 The Cosmos Club will meet at the residence of Mrs. W. German next Monday afternoon. meeting last Mon. day having been postponed, Leader. Mrs. NJ. R. Stone; authore, Mrs Ilodcson Burnett and Mrs. Humphrey Ward. Lula Davis,
 April IS, 1900. Cor. Sec. The greatest values in Spring and Summer Pattern Hats, may be had ai Madam Boyle's. Artistic and fashion. able shapes and styles, well calculated tu meet the demands of the most criti. cal ant fsstidious. She invites an iu' sp~ctinn "f this exquisite stock by the public arl her friends, believing thai they will ie pleased. and that theil best interests will be subServed ir styles anu valurs.
The Forrest City times., 1900-04-20
DEMOCRAT TIMES.

The heavy rsins are sstsIng the farm. ers bsck come in this neck O the woods. Fifteen Mile Bayou Is on . grand hur. rah.
 ]. 1T. Sapp. of Sand Ridge, was . pleasant caller at Democrat Sunday. C, Beaty and wife visited Mfr. and Mrs. Jones Sunday.
 We are very glad to note that N. w.. Jones is very much improved at this writing and will be able to be around in a few days.
 Mrs. C. Beaty visited Mrs. Jones Mon- day and went fishing but had poor luck only getting mosquito bite.
 Whit Hoiwsii and Clint Johnson passed here Monday en route to Cooks logging camp. They had the "red.eye and the dust was rather soft for them.
 Miss SaIlis Jones visited Mrs. c. Beaty Wednesday.
 Mrs. c. Beaty and Mrs. Cotton visited Mrs. Thomas Wednesday.
 R. II. Mooney made . flying trip to f!eth Wednesday.
 W. P. Wright, our road overseer, was hustling around among the road hands Wednesday. He must be going to work the road, but, 1t won't get 1t before it needs it.
 SILVER BILL.
The Forrest City times., 1900-04-20
A Card From Jas. Brown.

EDITOR TIMRs:-
 Gents-While l was defeated in the recent primary, I feel highly compli- mented by the vote which was accorded me at the hands of my party and friends. I hope the contest will leave everything in harmony and good or. Esnization, and I am proud to state that bear no malice or ill feeling to. ward anyone, and will always stand for purity in our elections, welcoming the day when we shall have no mud. slinging nor dirty methods in our Dem. ocratic politics. Thanking you again frliow-dsmocrsts for your hearty snp- port and consideration, remain
 Yours for harmony,
 JAS. BROWN.
The Forrest City times., 1900-04-20
GOOD HOPE TIMES.

Rev. W. G. Whitehead preached to a large and attentive audience at Good Hope last Sunday. A fter the sermon the chnrch Went into ihe election of ruling elders and deacon. Bro. Scott and Mrs. Maranda England were elected and ordained as rai- ing elders. Mrs. Gertie Sattsrfeld was elected and ordained deacon, all in the Good Hope Cumberland Presbyterian church. Bros. $. F. Sulcsr and J. J. Wood. Of Palestine congregation, on mos ton, were asked to assist in the Ordina- ton services.
The Forrest City times., 1900-04-20
Remarkable Cure of Rheumatism.
KrNxA. Jackson Co. W. ys

KENNA, Jack>nn Co.. W. Va.
 About three years ag" my wltS hal aii attack of rlrumxtism which confined her to her bed for over a iuonth ant rendered. her unable "a walk step without n>>i-t ancv. her limhs being swoii-h [" double ti,-,r nofmal siz- Mir. x. Maddox in- sisted ot my using thaiHh.tlsin's Pain liaIn. 1 purchased x uiiy cent b,htlr and usrd it ar.hr,i.ng io dsrrtiiuns ahd il. next morning she walked to br, akfa.t without s>-i.ianr- in All, mAnhrr. ana she has not had a .iaiiar aitaes since. - \. E. PARSONS. Wrbb x saLder-,
The Forrest City times., 1900-04-20

Iron Fountain Excursion Rates.
 On account of the Annual Meeting of tho Southern Baptist and Auxiliary convention at Hot Springs, Arkansas. May 10, ls00-ons fare for round trip. Tickets on sale May : to II inclusive, limited for return to Is days.
The Forrest City times., 1900-04-20
made by nau, ss1 sriss fsrth nothing bu.

''-Se " '~''" "o'""s oe' evil.
 whisksy snA 0sds ore harmless if we let them alone but they are bed things ic pat befors the people. especially sAe yosue. bsea6ss the temptation is co great to use thsmfor harmful purposes.
 You say that am narrow. If condemn iuE something that 90 often leads to the great evil of ga'nblins, and destroying homes. and souls for whom Christ gave his life Is harrownsss, then God gran, that may always be very narrow. Re. member. tt Is narrow gate on the straigh, way that leads to eternal life. and there are few that will find it. Ad;eu.
 SAILrE ANN.
The Forrest City times., 1900-04-20
Piles Cured w,thou. the Knife.

FHeo Cured Wtthout Inc Kntfe.
 All druggists are authorized by the man. ufaeturers ef Page Ointment to refund the money where t fails to cure any case si Piles, Bo matter of how long standing Cures ordinary cases in six days; the worst cases in fourteen days. One appli- cation gives ease and rest. Relieves itch. Ing instantly.
 This is a new discovery. and Is the only Pile remedy sold on . positive guarantee no cure no pay. Price 50 cents.
 0f your druggist don't keep it in stock send us 50 cents tn postage stamps and We will forward same by mail. Manufactured by Paris Medicine Co.,, St. Louis, Mo.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-05-16
DANISH WEST INDIES
May be Placed in the Hands of n
Chartered Company, Thus Avoid
ing Complications.

May be Placed in the Hands of a
Chartered Company, Thus Avoid
ing Complications.
NEW YORK, May 15.-An article in
the Voriand, the organ of the Danish
government in Copenhagen, states that
Denmark is considering a plan to put
an end to the Danish West India ISL
ands middle by placing the islands in
the hands of a chartered company,
which will conduct their affairs under
the Danish flag, and thereby cutting
off Germany as we'll as the United
States from obtaining possession of the
islands.
1t is perfectly well understood in
diplomatic circles in Washington, it is
stated, that unless Congress acts on the
matter of the islands during this ses
sion this government cannot become a
purchaser. The chartered company is
composed of leading Danes, and they
have shown the government clearly
that they can make the islands source
Of profit to the crown instead of loss,
as heretofore. The Danish government
awaits only the close of Congress to
ratify publicly the agreements already
privately entered into.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-05-16
WELLsBURG.


Special to the Register.
WELLSBURG, w. Va, May 15.-Will
Matthews returns home yesterday from
Morgantown.
Miss Sara Palmer has returned home
from a visit to New York
Earl Bremen, Harry List and Harry
Freidel, of Wheeling, spent Sunday
with friends here.
Charles McElray, who is employed at
Moundsville. spent Sunday at his home
here
Miss Sallie Owens, OF Bedford, Ind,
who has been a visitor here for some
months past, left for her home Satur-
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. C. Nichols, who
have been at Morgantown for some
time past, returned to their Wellsburg
home Saturday, and left last night for
Coudersport, Pa, where Mr.. Nichols
viii be employed in constructing some
new glass houses.
A large and highly appreciative audi
ence attended the memorial services at
the Christian Church last Sunday even
ing by the Union Veteran Legion.
Rev. Newton Miller, the pastor, deliv-
cred the address, which was very ap-
propriate and eloquent
The base ball season opened here
to-day with Bethany College club as
the visiting team.
Mrs. Henry Bennett left this morn
ing for Sharpsburg, Pa, called there by
the death of her brother, Eli Roberts.
Harry Sinclair, of Irwin, Pa, was a
visitor over Sunday at the home OF his
mother.
The Shakespeare Club held business
meeting at the home of Mrs. w. NJ.
Simpson last night.
Charles STedeker and Charles Wood
ruff spent Sunday with friends at
Wheeling.
II. ~nomps0n, county clerk of
wstssl returned ,s to, to his isl home
brother, thompson.
Geo. L. 1Taveling salesman
for the d lRy, Findlat.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-05-16
FOREST FIRES
working Great Destruction Along
the Line of the West virginia
Central-Prayers for Rain.

Working Great Destruction Ai0pE
the Line of the West Virginia
Central-Prayers for Rain.
Special to the Register
KEYSER, w. Va, May 15.-Unless
there is rain soon to stop the course
of the awful fires that are raging IN
the mountains along the line OF the
West Virginia Central Railway, the
loss will be almost unreasonable. The
storm of Tuesday of last week was
thought to have practically quenched
the consuming flames, but instead 1t
seems in some places to have famed
them into greater fury. All along the
line of the road, from West Virginia
Junction to Elkins, fires are still burn
ing. At Thomas yesterday two tene-
ment houses, both occupied, were de-
stroyed. A house belonging to the
Coketon Lumber Co., and occupied
was destroyed at Ceketon, besides a
considerable string of their tramroad,
which is used to haul logs to the mill.
Near Elkins much damage to fencing
is being done, and the town would be
lighted at night from the flames, were
the electric lights to go out. 1t is
said that farmers in many parts of
Tucker and Randolph counties are
holding regular meetings of evenings,
between times of fighting the fires,
for the purpose of praying that rain
may come to relieve them from the
damage being done.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-05-16
THE HOMEOPATHS.
Annual Meeting of tie State Society
in Session at Parkersburg.

Annual Meeting of tie State Society
in Session at Parkersburg.
Special to the Register.
PARKERSBURG, w. Va, May 10
The Homeopathic Medical Society Of
West Virginia met in this city at
o'clock this afternoon and will remain
in session tomorrow About % home
opathic physicians are in attendance.
The present officers are DR.. j. W.
Morris, Wheeling, President; DR.. A. A.
Roberts, Wellsburg. Secretary; DR.. a.
A. Wilsey, Parkersburg, Treasurer.
The following is the programme:
Address. President ]. W. Morris, N.
D., Wheeling; The Elements of Ma
terra Medica, c. II. Boyer, NJ. D.,
Parkersburg; Eye Diseases of Special
Interest to the General Practitioner, ].
NJ. Faweett, NJ D.. Wheeling; Expert
ence in Treating Gonorrhoea, Geo. S.
Wells, NJ. D., Sistersville; Care and
Medical Treatment During and After
Labor, E. H. Wilsey. NJ. D., Parkers-
burg: Infant Foods and Their Diges-
ton. 4. 4. Roberts. u. q, WesIshurg.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-05-16
What f0 DO for the Baby,

TN the wife obligation motherhood
prenatal preparation among
and most beautiful objects Wherever her fell
Her fro pleasant melodies
fed the high thoughts of the poets For this
these Greek mothers furnished models of physical beauty
which since put the world to shame
The be for the baby before birth
With stitch the mother into the dainty wardrobe she
eaten every household duty easily accomplished with each nights
refreshing Sleep there should the thought All this
baby's welbeing"
But how all this be possible for the who is daily
misery of mind and body?
1t is impossible
The first thing baby establish
own health will child be
thwart her." The baby walls will be but
echo babys will the anguish lined
features
DR. Pece Favote Prescription during
the prenatal period testify wonderful health qualities
healthy body with which the mother
the almost painless birth hour does wonder
full things. is wonderful medicine
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-05-16
MONEY WAS SCARCE.
Loving Young Couple of Elopers
Helped Home From Cumb erlslnd.

Helped Home From Cumberland.
Special TO the Register.
CUMBERLAND, Md, May 15.-Lee
Good and Ida Hooking eloped here
from Greensburg, Pa. When they ar
rived the prospective bride was morti-
fled to death to learn that her intend
ed husband did not have money
enough to procure license Good
appealed to a lawyer here to-day for
aid to get home. He stated that the
minister's fee and the license had TAX
en- all his money. AS their names
did not appear on the marriage rec
ord the girl was questioned and admit
ted with tears streaming down her
cheeks that she had been deceived.
Out of sympathy subscription was
taken up and transportation furnished
the couple. They both appeared under
age. The girl said the elopement had
been SO skillfully planned that her
parents had no idea where she was
She was very pretty and while wait
ing for the train she stood at the de-
pot and wept aloud.