davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1900-04-13
Whites and Blacks MissfnF.


A crowd of white people, numbering
about 30, living Just below the dam in
tents, were seen at their habitations Just
before the dam broke, and have not been
accounted for since. 1t is generally be-
lieved that all of them were swept away.
One man, in attempting to cross the
roadway leading to the bridge across the
river just as the big wave rolled down,
was caught, and as he and his horse and
buggy went down with the torrent and
were heard of no more.
A family of six negroes living in the
valley south of the city are known to
have been drowned.
Heavy Property Loss.
1t is estimated that more than 100
houses have been destroyed, and the loss
to property will be great, the light and
power plant costing $l,5OO,oO The break
ing of the dam engulfed the old water
company's plant below the city, and it is
tonight lying 10 feet under water, while
the city is in darkness and without water.
Wreck ON a Railroad.
In addition to the losses here the In
| ternational 4 Great Northern and the
| Austin & Northwestern railroads, both
entering this city, have suffered severely,
the first named having a serious wreck
by reason of the floods. The southbound
Cannon Ball train from st. Louis on the
International & Great Northern was
wrecked at Mcneil, nine miles above here,
as result of a washout. The engine
and cars plunged into culvert, demolish-
ing the engine, the mail car, baggage car,
two day coaches and one sleeper. The
cars left the track and rolled over on their
sides in four feet of water, but fortunately
no lives were lost, nor were any of the
passengers badly hurt.
Big Power House Went Out.
Austin, Texas, April 9.-The increased
volume of water which came down the
river undermined the power house at the
dam and it fell into the river, carrying
with it 100000 worth of machinery.
All Streams Are Overlooking.
Waco, Texas, April 9.-Reports of los:
of life and damage caused by floods due
to the incessant rains during the past
three days continue to pour in from all
directions, indicating a repetition of the
disasters of last year. All streams, in
Guiding the Brazos and Colorado, are over
flowing the lowlands and rising rapidly
The crops of cotton and corn are nearly
submerged, and will have to be repIanted
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1900-04-13
Bryap's Running Mate,

Chicago, April 9.-Robert E. Pattison
of Pennsylvania for vice president is the
very latest thing in democratic national
slate-making. William Jennings Bryan's
staunchest supporters in the partys ma
tional organization make the suggestion.
The first hint heard here of the Bryan
Pattison combination came from a recent
visitor to Washington. Highest sources
of democratic information available in Chi.
cago treat it in way that is tantamount
to confirmation.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1900-04-13
SHAKE INTO YOUR SHOES

Aliens Foot-Ease, a powder for the feet.
1t cures painful, swollen, smarting, nerv-
Gus feet, and instantly takes the sting out
Of corns and bunions. It's the greatest
comfort discovery of the age. Aliens Foot
Ease makes tight or new shoes feel easy.
1t is certain cure for Ingrowlng Nails.
sweating, callous and hot, tired, aching
Try 1t today. Sold by all druggists and
shoe stores. BY mail for 25c in stamps.
Trial package FREE. Address, Allen 8.
Olmsted, LIE Roy, N. Y.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1900-04-13
The News at London.

London, April 5.-News of the attempt
on the life of the prince of Wales spread
with marvellous rapidity in all parts Of
London and created the most intense ex'
element and bitter indignation among all
classes. The fact that theSattempted as
sassination occurred in the city where DIR
Leyds, diplomatic agent of the Trans
vaal, has made his headquarters, was
generally taken to indicate that the
would. be assassin was Boer sympathizer
and this so infamed passions that the
most bitter invectives were hurled against
the Beers and everything connected with
them.
The government was wholly ignorant
of the attempt ON the life of the prince o.
Wales until press dispatches on the sub
iect were communicated to the foreign
offices.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1900-04-13
THE BO[PS WON AGAIN.
DROVE THE ENGLISH BACK
Plumer MaIxeS an Unsuccessful At
tempt to Get Into MafeLing-The
Garrison Then AssiEted-Many De-
sertions ON Both sides.

London, April Ga special dispatch
from Lorenzo Marquee says that sharp
fighting occurred on April End in the
neighborhood of Mafeking. The garrison
made a sortie while Colonel Plumer's
cavalry attacked the Beers at Rama
tahlabama. Both attacks were repulsed.
Twenty of Colonel Plumer's men were
found dead on the field and six others
were made prisoners. The federal losses
were small
Was in Easy Reach.
Gaberones, Bechuanaland, April g.
Colonel Plumer, with force of British
mounted infantry, started on daring
march Sunday, March 20, with the object
of threatening the Boer lines Of COM
munication. After two rapid night march
es through the Transvaal territory, he ar
rived at dawn March 81 within IL miles
of Zeerust and distinctly heard the bonn
bardment of Mafeking. Having recon-
noitered the country with view of fu-
ture operations without sighting single
white man, Colonel Plumer crossed the
railroad south of Lobatsi, which he found
in possession of Boer force, and re-
turned. Then finding the railroad hence
damaged by General Shyman's main
force, he returned to the vicinity of MAIZE
king.
Rumors reach here that a relief column
Is approaching Mafeking from the south
Latest From Mafekins.
Mafeking, April 6.-There has been lit
tie excitement during the past week. The
Boor shell fire comes in fitfdl gusts and
has little effect. The Beers seem to be
breaking up their main lager to the west
ward, but have taken up an entrenched
position on the northward with the view
of preventing the approach of relief. The
sharpshooters keep up a steady inter
change of fire. 1t is rumored that relief
is near.
NJ. Shelto, a native chief southwark,
has broken out against the Beers. There
was heavy firing in the direction of his
chief kraal March %.
An American trooper of the pro-
tectorate has deserted the British. A re-
ward of $3.50 has been offered for his cap
ture, dead or alive.
President Steyn Talks.
Pretoria, April Elm his speech at the
opening of the Free State raad, President
Steyn declared that in spite of the sur
render of Bloemfontein he had not lost
hope of the triumph of the republican
cause. The war, he said, was forced upon
the Transvaal and nothing remained for
the Orange Free State but to throw in
its lot with its sister republic in accord
ance with the terms of the treaty.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1900-04-13
Bryan at San Francisco.

San Francisco, April 9.-Colonel w. j.
Bryan arrived here from the north, max
ing a stay of half an hour at the Palace
hotel, where an informal reception was
held, several thousand people having gath
cred to greet the orator. Colonel Bryan
made very brief address. He refused to
discuss the personal aspects of the cam
paign, especially declining to express his
views in regard to the question of Admiral
Dewey's candidacy for the presidential
nomination.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1900-04-13
How,s rHIss

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward fcr
any case Of Catarrh that can not be cured ~
Halls Catarrh Cure.
y. J. CHENEY q CO., Toledo, o.
We. the undersigned, have known y. J.
Cheney for the last Is years. and believe him
perfectly honorable IN all business transactions
and financially able to carry out any obltga-
tions made by their drm.
WEST 4 TRuAx. w .oIssels Druggists. To-
ledo, O.
wALbINo. KINNAN q MARVIN. whoIssais
Druggists, Toledo, o.
Halls Catarrh Cure 10 taken Internally. act
ing directly upon the blood and mucous sur
faces OF the system. Testimonials sent fre4.
Price TIC per bottle. Sold by all Druggists.
Halls Family Pills are the best
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1900-04-13

have claimed for 1t. and / take pleasure
in recommending 1t to anyone who ia
afflicted with catarrh." Peruna has
become, in q multitude of households.
absolutely indispensable.
Mr. I. G.. Walker, Carneiro. Kansas.
writes: 'It is with pleasure that ] re-
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1900-04-13
The man who does not know is al
Ways readiest to tell.
England's Armored rr.,n,.

The magnificent armored trains used bv
england IN her war with the Beers will
transport her troops, protect bridges and
geographic communications in about the
same way that Hostetter's Stomach Bitters
orlyes dyspepsia from the human stomach
ana then mounts guard that it does not re-
turn. The bitters has won in every "a 90
Of indigestion, biliousness, liver and Kid.
ney trouble for the past fifty years. 1t Is
invaluable at all times.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1900-04-13

Six o'clock closing has about been
successfully accomplished by the clerks
ct Butte, Mont. The Hennessy Mercan-
tile Company seems to be the only firm
holding out.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1900-04-13

Tor the interior,
writes from WASH
ington, d. c., to
DIR. Hartman, Co,
lumbus, Ohio, as
follows: 1--WE Of
ten heard of your
great medicine nnd
have persuaded my
wife, who has been
much OF a sufferer
from catarrh, TO try
Peruns. and after
using one bottle she
has wonderfully
imnrovad II has
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1900-04-13
President steyn Talks.
Assassination Attempted.

Brussels, April 5.-The prince of Wales
was shot at while at the railroad station
here. He was not hurt. The attempt up
on his life occurred at 1866 p. m. The
would-be assassin jumped upon the foot
board of the princes salon car as the
train was starting and fired into the car,
aiming at the prince. The man was i'm
mediately arrested.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1900-04-13
DROPSY Success sss::::,.,,,
Address DIR. sIEUKIRK. Mountain Hsms. rss.

The advantages of organization are
illustrated best by the condition Of the
bindery girls Of Minneapolis and St.
Paul. In the former city, where the
girls have union. they get So per
week, while in the latter place, unor-
ganized, the average wage IL IS.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1900-04-13
Blood Hunnors
Are Cured BY
Hoods
Sars'apariIIa

II always take
Hoods Sarsaparilla
In the Spring and it is
the best blood purifier
I know off," Miss
PEARLE GRIFFIN,
Baldwin, Mich.
"Eruptions that
came on my face have
all disappeared since
lbegan taking Hoods
Sarsaparilla. Itcured
my father ofcatarrh. u
ALPHA HAMILTON,
Bloomington, Ind.
II had scrofu | a
sores all over my back
and face. l began TAX
ing Hoods Sarsapar-
lila and in a few weeks
l could not see any
sign OF the sores. )"
Q TITO B. M ooRR,
Mount Hope, Wis.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1900-04-13

am still taking it. We think it is the
greatest medicine on earth. &c. T.
Roberts, Falls City, Nebraska.
Hon. William Youngblood, Auditor
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1900-04-13

The Miners Union Of the Kootenay
district, B. c., is discussing the propo-
sition of abolishing the contract sys-
1sm.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1900-04-13
Will Cure you. DR.. Plumbers
A&zG0Nz7 l402R M3zzzZ7

The productive capacity of the labor
saving machinery In the United States
is now equal to hand working popu-
lation of 400,000,000.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1900-04-13

/ do not believe Pisco's Cure for Con-
sumption has an equal for coughs and
Solds.-John F. Boyer, Trinity Springs,
Ind, Feb. Is, 1900.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1900-04-13

Mothers will find Mrs. Winslow's Sooth-
ing Syrup the best remedy to use for their
children during the teething period.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1900-04-13

At Rutland, VT, John D. Spellman,
workingmen's and citizens candidate
Dor mayor, was elected.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1900-04-13

He who buys popularity at the price
of character is robbing the world Of
manhood.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1900-04-13

The time you spend with your chill
dren IL never wasted.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1900-04-13

The most IMPORTANT work for the
present is that for the future.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1900-04-13

Fame is given to a man that others
may discover his weakness.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1900-04-13

The burrows of affiiction become
fumes for the flow of mercy.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1900-04-13

r CLAIMANTS FOR DEKTCTf1KY
Ia write to NATHAN GASSA\fA<
BIcKSoRD, Washington. d. c.. they viii
i receive quick replies. b. 9Th n. II. Fols.
staff 10Th CORPS Prosecuting ciaims since I'm
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1900-04-13

Too many Christian soldiers are of a
retiring disposition.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1900-04-13

PORTLAND WIRE q IRON WORKS, WIR1
and iron Fencing; office railing. etc. IA Alder
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1900-04-13
II RAGING FLOOD IN TEXAS
LARGE NUMBER OF LIVES LOST.
The Raging River Is Far Beyond Its
Banks-The Big Dam In the Color
ado River Has Gone Out-A Train
Wrecked.

Austin, Texas, April 9.-This city Sat
urday night was in pitch darkness, with
a raging river one mile wide and swollen
far beyond its banks, roaring and surging
through the lower part of town, having
spread destruction and death in its wake.
In addition to the vast loss to property
interests, it is calculated that between 80
and 40 lives have been sacrificed, and the
reports coming in from the tributary coun-
try do not tend to improve matters. The
flood is not unlike the disastrous Johns
town floor some years ago, in that rag
ing river, already swollen far beyond its
capacity, bore too heavily upon an inn
mense dam spanning the river, breaking
it and letting loose a reservoir of water
80 miles long, half mile wide and go feet
deep, to aid in carrying destruction down
the valleys of the Colorado river.
The great dam in the Colorado river
gave way at noon from the enormous pres
sure of water and debris, and with roar
and crash swept the valley below the city,
wrecking the immense light and power
plant and drowning eight workmen. Fol-
AO"Ah5 40 q iAot Va hhoNH ucduy
those killed in the power house: Frank
Kincet, Frank Kinney, Walter Flower,
Walter johnson, Alfred johnson, Frank
Fitzgerald, Walter Blossman, Joseph New.
man, Dick Morris (coloredl, John Process.
Charles Burchard, six negroes.
Great Wall Gave Way.
The crisis came shortly after II o'clock,
then suddenly, with report like the roar
of the ocean, the great wedge, 25 feet
high, 500 feet wide and about eight feet
thick, rolled out of the center section of
the dam, down the face of the 60-foot
fall, deep into the river below. This left
hanging gap in the very middle of the
dam, through which the debris and water
fiercely poured, while the flood already
raging was threatening everything in its
path.
Cottonwood report. [volume] (Cottonwood, Idaho) 1893-1901, 1900-04-13
An Excellent Combination.

The pleasant method and beneficial
effects of the well known remedy,
SYRUP OF FIGs, manufactured by the
CALIFoRNIA Ere SYRUP Co., illustrate
the value of obtaining the liquid laxa-
tive principles of plants Known to be
incidentally laxative and presenting
them in the form most refreshing to the
taste and acceptable to the system. 1t
a the one perfect strengthening laxa'
tive, cleansing the system effectually,
dispelling colds, headaches and levers
gently vet promptly and enabling ons
to overcome habitual constipation per-
manently. Its perfect freedom from
every Objectionable quality and sub
stance, and its acting on the kidneys,
liver and bowels, without weakening
or irritating them, make It the Meal
laxative.
In the process Of manufacturing hgs
are used, as they are pleasant 70 the
taste, but the medicinal qualities OF the
remedy are obtained FROM SIENNA and
other aromatic plants, BY method
known to the CALIFORNIA FIe SYRUf
Co. only. In order to get its beneficial
effects and to avoid limitations, please
remember the full name of the Company
printed ON the front Of every package.
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP co.
eAN FRANcIsoo. GAL
IOUIgvIILN, XII. NEW YORK. y. y.
Ros sale By all Drugxista-Price SOC. per bottle
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1900-03-29
That Gold Bill.

The last legislative step has beer
taken to enact the alleged reform" In
finance and the gold bill has been pass
ed by the House with vote of 166 Il
40. 1t has been 4 fOregOne conclusion
that this measure would be pushed
through both houses of Congress. ant
it has been signed by the President
Thus is completed the qualification OF
the Republican party and of the mar
who, as a representative, pledged him
self to bimetallism and as President
repudiated his sacred pledge.
Democrats in Congress recognized the
futility of fighting the bill. Both
houses are entirely in the hands of the
Republicans and no earnestness Of de-
bate, no presentation of logical argu,
ments, no appeal to the consistency OF
the administration and no protests as
to the ini1uity of the measure could
have influence. Therefore, the Demo-
Gratis have simply placed themselves on
record in a dignified and earnest man.
ner as opposed to the measure and the
Republicans, after quarreling among
themselves as to the various kinds of
robbery contemplated, have at last pass
ed the bill.
Thus the pledge of the Republican
party made in Its st. Louis platform to
uphold bimetallism is broken, thus
President Mckinley lends his support
to proceeding which negatives all his
legislative record on the money ques-
ton and thus the perfidy of the ad-
pinistratiOn is completed. - Chicago
Democrat.
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1900-03-29
The Money in 1t.

As Mr.. GrOsvenor, of Ohio, remarked,
we are going to make all the money
we can out of our new possessions,
and for that purpose We intend to keep
them until the Democratic party are
able to skate in the Ice ponds of
hadeS.
Here Is some of the money to be made,
to quote from the Indianapolis Sen
tinel:
A governor for Porto Rico at year
ly salary Of $4,000. with palace ac-
commOdatiOns, satraps. lictors, and
each per annum, to wit: Secretary,
Attorney General, Auditor, Commits
sioner of the Interior and Commission
er of Education.
A Chief Justice at 5000 per annum.
United States District Judge, 5000
per annum.
Associate Justices of the Supreme
Court, United States Attorney, at ST.
800 per annum.
A marshal of the Supreme Court at
$4,000.
Five members of a commission to
cOdify the laws at $1,000 per annum
each. Scores of officials and deputies
and hundreds Of territorial employees.
All these salaries to be paid out of tie
revenues of the island.
Thus will the shaving Porto Ricans
be surfeited with the luxuries Of be-
nevOlent assimilation and grow fat
upon lined paunches.
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1900-03-29
Bicycle Oilers.

Bicycle Oilng has become a profitable
industry in and around Paris. The
.graisseurs pour bicyclettes," as they
are called, are, more correctly speak
ing. oilers, and usually post themselves
at the bottoms of hills. When n bicy-
clist approaches they offer to oil his
machine before he makes the ascent
up one of the slopes-at Suresnes or
st. Cloud, for instance. They are also
dotted along the level roads, ready for
custom, and cOntrive to earn Il far
share of money by the end of the day.
The oilers are chiefly elderly men, but
not a few lazy youths have joined their
ranks, and compete with them in
petty industry which is sometimes lu-
crative.
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1900-03-29
From Washington
How q llttIe Bow Wa. saved

Washington, u. C.-"When our boy
was about 16 months old he broke out
with rash which was thought 10 he
measles. In few days he had a swell
ing on the left side cf his neck ami it
was decided to be mumps. He was
given medical attendance for about
three weeks when the doctor said il
was scrofula and ordered a salve. He
wanted to lance the sore. but would
not let him and continued giving him
medicine for about four morths when
the bunch broke in two places and be
came running sore. Three doctors a,d
il was scrofula and each ordered Il
blood medicine. A ncighbor told me of
Il case somewhat like our baby's which
was cured by Hoods Sarsaparilla. l de-
cided TO give it TO my boy, and in a
short while his health improved and his
aeck healed so nicely that ] stopped Civ
ing him the medicine. The sore broke ont
again. however, whereupoE | again gave
him Hoods Sarsaparilla and its persist
mt use has accomplished a complete
sure." MRS. NETTIE CHASE, a IL
St, n. L.
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1900-03-29
He Likes Western Canada.

Dunaf mel, JAN. ~. lcVV.
Dear Sir and Friend-We had a
lucky trip. made good connections and
got to Wetaskiwin Monday afternoon:
stayed there all night. bought Il pony
and saddle for the boy and hired a
three-seated rig for the balance of us
and got home to dinner next day;
caught the boys cleaning up and get
ting ready 10 come after US. Wednes-
day the snow was all gone and We had
bare ground and bright sunshine for a
month and it has been pleasant wealth
er ever since. The ground is frozen
about two feet. and about six inches
of snow, just enough for good sleigh
ing. We had one cold spell in De
cemher The thermometer went down
10 % below zero, but We did not suffer
with the cold at all. We have worked
every day all winter. Are all we'll and
feeling well. Have built log house
lSx1S, two log stables 16x1S. and are
now busy on well. We have ten
cows. three other cattle and six head
OF horses. The boys send their best
respects 10 Mr.. HuchisOn and say they
will talk 10 him enough TO pay for not
writing when he gets up here. Will
write you again next spring and tell
you all about The winter. We all unite
i'll sending sou and family our best
wishes and respects and hope this will
find you all Well Yours very respect
fully.
,Signedb THOMAS TATE,
Duh2mel, Alberta, Canada.
=. Sit has not been down TO zero
this month. 1t is % above now.
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1900-03-29
Es.o,,v Weddine.Rtne.

The wedding ring of the Verney fam.
lily. of Clay9 n. Buckin2hamshire. Is an
enormous gold one, intended to he worn
outside the thick military glove Of ;hc
time of Charles l.. and was used by
an ancestor of Sir Henry Verney at
the fatal battle of Edgehill. After the
fight. when search WAS made for the
gallant Verney. nothing could be ioEDu
but "A gloved hand. firmly clutc' cd
round the royal standard, and this ring
still remaining on the finger. With
this relic OF their ancestor the VerneyS
solemuize their marriages, though. of
course. lighter circlet is substituted
after the ceremony. The last marriage
in which this ring was used WAS that
Of Sir Harry Nerney Ia the sister Of
Florence Nightingale.
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1900-03-29

Yy local applications, as they cannot reach ths
dis. ased portion OF the ear There 10 only one
way to cure Deafness and that is by constitu-
donal remedies. Deafness is caused by an in
famed conaition Of the mucous lining Of the
Eustachian Tube. " hen this tube gets innamed
you have q runbling sound or imperfect hear
ing, and when it ia entirely closed Deafness 10
the result, and unless III, Inflammation can be
taken out and this tube restored to its noIm Il
condition. hearing will bs destroyed forever
nine cases out of ten caused by catarrh,
which is nothing but an infiamed condition Of
the mucous surfaces.
We will sive One Hundred Dollars for any
ease Of DEAFNESS (caused by Catarrh) that We
csNnot cure by taking Halls Catarrh Cure send
for circulars, free.
F.J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, Ohio.
AISold by Druggists, 75c.