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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-07-09
Capt, Capehart's Miraculous Escape.
Especial to News and observer.)

kittrell, N. c., July S.-Capt. Thos.
Capehart while riding home Saturday
night from his place of business in Kit
troil to his residence in the country, was
truck by lightning. The horse, which he
rode, was instantly killed and the Captain
knocked insensible for probably half an
hour, his face being badly qbruised by
the fall. The horse killed was valuable
saddle animal The bolt was the sole
one that issued from the cloud, and was
one of the most terrific ever heard here.
With a rending, splitting, swapping roar
it passed directly over the town and
struck telephone pole in it's western
limits. The discharge was so enormous
that it struck down horse and rider, thirty
yards from the point of chief impact. The
horse showed no trace Of injury.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-07-09
BY A HAIRS BREADTH
Stubborn Horse Stops in Front
Of Moving Train.
Engine Brought 10 a Stand Just in Time. Lady
Leaps From Hack, Bruising Her
Hand.
Especial to News and Observer

NOpeCldl 10 news anu OpociNSi-J
Goldsboro, N. c.. July S.-There came
near being a serious accident at the
intersection of East and West Centre ard
Spruce streets Saturday afternoon Mrs.
N. O'Berry, in company with a lady
friend, started down the street in a
hack. The hickman drove across the
railroad just as freight train was COLI
ing backing up the Coast Line track
The horses came to standstill as they
reached the track and would not move.
Mrs. O'Berry jumped from the hack,
bruising her hand painfully. The train
stopped however, in time to avert further
trouble.
Rev. DR.. r. c. Beaman, Of Elizabeth
City, is in town today.
Rev. DR.. F. d. Swindell occupied the
pulpit of st. Paul NJ E. church yesterday,
preaching two able and eloquent sermons.
Rev Mr. Bradshaw, the pastor, preached
at st. Johns.
Rev. G. e. Jenkins sermon last night
at the First Baptist church on Does it
Pay to Pray" was spoken of in praise
worthy terms.
Light showers today are refreshing and
helpful
Mrs. VIM. Woodward, Jr., and children,
of Wilson, are visiting her brother. Mr..
A. T. Uzzell, near here.
At st. Stephens Episcopal church last
evening there was given the last for the
summer of a series of choral services,
the choir OF that church has been giving
monthly for the past six months. Ii
was most enjoyable service, the music
being rendered by a supplied choir OF
some forty voices, male and female. Miss
Sallie Lee and Miss Grace Royal Shaw
were to have sung special selections hu.
the former was taken i'll in the morning
ard the latter developed symptoms CT
fever on Saturday, which has caused hei
friends much alarm. The numbers werc
substituted with other selections.
Chief of Police A. B. Freeman who has
been suffering with infiammatory rheu-
matism is much improved today.
Mr.. John Fort, of the firm of L. H. Pate
& Co., spent Sunday with his father, Mr.
w. B. Fort, at Pikeville.
Mrs d. M. Swindell, who has been Wis
jting friends and relatives, returned home
today.
We regret to announce the illness OF
Mr. Samuel d. Bridgers. He has a
fever.
Mr.. W. III. Suggs, while working at the
Wayne Agricultural Works Saturday, had
the misfortune to have his thumb knocked
out of place. a piece of wood was thrown
from a machine, striking him with much
force.
Capt ]. ]. Laughram, Jr., accompanied
by Privates Piper, Horton and Cash passed
through today, en- route to Camp Ay-
cock at Wrightsville, n. G.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-07-09
SAVES TWO FROM DEATH.

''Our little daughter had an almost fa-
tai attack of whooping cough and bron-
chitis,'' writes Mrs. w. X. Haviland, of
Armonk, ~ Y, but, when all other
remedies failed, we saved her life with
DR.. Kings New Discovery. Our niece,
who had Consumption in an advanced
stage, also used this wonderful medicine
and today she is perfectly WELL" Des-
perate throat and lung diseases yield to
DR.. Kings New Discovery as to no other
medicine on earth. Infallible for Coughs
and Colds. soc. and $1.00 bottles guar
anteed by all Druggists. Trial bottles
free.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-07-09

Happiness comes to us by degrees. We
nave to bite through the bread before
we reach the chicken in the sandwich.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-07-09
Rutherfordton Company Reinstated
Especial to News and Observer.

Especial to News and UbSerVer.)
Rutherordton, N. c., July 8.-All prep
arations are completed for the encamp-
ment of the Third Regiment of State
Guard which will go into camp on the
10th. The Rutherfordton company will
leave here Tuesday about 40 or more
strong. They are delighted over the fact
that they have been reinstated.
The County Teachers Institute will con-
Vene here next Monday and hold one
week. Prominent State speakers will be
here.
Mr.. Geo. Well, son of Mr. Mark Wells,
OF Forest City, has returned home a mus
tered out soldier from the Philippines
He has been in the service over three
years. and was badly wounded several
times.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-07-09
PREACHER DIES SUDDENLY.
Death Strikes Rev G w. Newell While Rid.
ing in His Buggy.
Especial to News and Observer

Lousburg, N. c., July S.-Rev. G. W.
Newell died suddenly this morning. He
was on his way from his home near
Mapleville, coming to Louisburg in a
buggy accompanied by his son. When he
had come about IL miles he suddenly
cfcd while in the buggy. There were no
premonitions of death. He was Senator
from this district with Judge Battle in 1893.
He had not been engaged actively in any
ministerial work for more than ten years,
but gave his attention to his farm work
in which he was quite prosperous. He
was about SO years of age.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-07-09
JOB COULDN'T HAVE STOOD TT

If he'd had Itching Piles. They're ter
ribly annoying; but Bucklen's Arnica Salve
will cure the worst case of piles on
earth. 1t has cured thousands. For In
Juries. Pains or Bodily Eruptions it's
the best salye in the world. Price 25c. a
box. Cure guaranteed. Sold by all Drug
gists.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-07-09

am indebted to One Minute Cough
cure Tor my present good health and
my life. | was treated in vain by doc
tors for lung trouble following la grippe
| took One Minute Cough Cure and re-
covered my health Mr.. e. H. Wise, Mad
ison, Ga. w. II. King Drug Co., VIM.
Simpson, Bobbitt- Wynne Drug Co.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-07-09

Burnetts Vanilla Extract is the fixed
standard Of excellence. 1t has outlived
criticism. 1t is the finest and purest
vanilla extract that can be bought.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-07-09

The fool shooeth his neighbours hens
from his back yard, but the wise man
fixeth up snug place for them to lay in
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-07-09

To see what their standing in the world
is a man consults his bank book; a wo-
man her looking glass.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-07-09

The narrow minded man hasn't
thought beyond the limited sphere of his
vision.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-11-22

stand a. 2 feet. Belle Of Bends coming in sound
ed at very low points to prevent running around.
nIInoi. real estate men here tonight. The Park
Commissioners from Wisconsin and New Hamp-
shirt are also here and VIII be entertained at a
reception this evening.
Granu Tower. Ill. Nov. H.-Chester up at II p
m. last night. City OF 81. Joe down a. 1850 9: m:
J. NJ. Richtman. towing the woodruff. and Maui
anpsS bs sSwa DOWN ct z a g, : p. m, The R:S, gauge sen r. ads
So feet and falling. Weather cloudy and cool.
racICah. Ky. Nov. 1.-Rlver gauge at
o'clock this morning read IS foot. The ]. Y.
Dunbar departed for Cairo at . q. m. The Ten
nerere IL due tonight out OF the Tennessee River.
No other arrivals or departures OF boats to-day.
Chester. Ill. Nov. Rive stationary: gaure
"a feet. Weather cloudy. Boats mp: Grey Eagle
81 10 p. N. and Chester at miinisht- Boats down:
J. N. Richtman end tow at II a. m. +. H..
Davis and tow at II a. m. and Lotus and barge
at : =. n.
burlington. Ia. Nov. :1.-There has been no
change in the gauge Of the river to-day The
water mark Of 1864. Weather cloudy and warmer.
The Pearl Davis with the Phil Davis passed
south.
Cane Girardeau. No. Nov. 21-The City Of
a barge at 2 q. m. The Peters Lee and CITY Of
Memphis due up. River on n stand.
warsaw. H.. Nov. 21.-Gauge reads 3 feet.
cloudy and warmer. Silver Crescent down and
up on time in the Quincy trade.
Louisville. KY. Nov. zl--River stationary: in
a. raj IS feet: or falls s inches: below 40 feet.
We@ther clear ard cool
Pittsburg. Pa, Nov. 2t.-River - feet: falling.
" Gather cloudy and cool.
Wheeling. w. Va. Nov. 2I--River 5 feet 2
CiLcinrati. o.. Nov. 21.-River 3 feet G inches:
rising. Weather clear and cool
Evansville. Ind, Nov. 2l.-Rive IL feet: sta
tIorary. Weather clear and cool.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-11-22
by Telegraph.

htfl Ill st lhi
Cairo. Ill. Nov. 2i.-The river continues fall
ing slowly. The gauge reads % feet. The weather
is fair and cold, with Indications favorable for
falling weather. The Rees Lee arrived at .
O'Clock last night with a moderate trip. She
discharged a few sundries. added twenty tons
Of miscellaneous freight and departed for Mem
phis at / a. m. The Josie. from the Lower
Mississippi with two barges Of logs. arrived at
2 a. m, cOaled and departed for st. Louis at
) p. M. The Polar Wave will follow early to-
night with two barges Of logs. The J. b. Rich
ardson. which IL running now in the Dick Fog-
ler's place. instead Of the Dunbar. arrived at :
o'clock with a moderate trip and returned to
faducsh at , P, m; The Eerd HeEoid arrived
sisting Of 1000 sacks Of cottOnseed and a few
sundries. She will leave on her return "trip TO-
perishabie freight by express to-day to st.
Louis. She is shipping 55.N1 feet Of lumber
witch she had aboard by the Illinois Central
RaiIroad. Her live stock and so bales Of cotton
will be reshipped on the City OF Memphis. which
is due tonight. and her barge of lumber will
arrived from Memphis last night. the former GO
ing to ST. Louis ard the latter to return TO
is being stiTened to enable her 70 return II
Memphis. where she viii remain until her new
shaft arrives from Bethlehem. ia. This is the
second shaft she has broken within a year.
pilots Harry Nattcnson and Ben Berry went to
- Louis To bring out the city Of Sheffield.
csntajn Denny Connors Will he on the roof. The
II Davis. from the South. are due
Memphis. Tenn, Nov. 21.-The river here IL 4
below the zero Tb : f HI Senarted 81 . Il u ne
White River. The Kate ADAMS departed at ; d.
m. for Arkansas City with a good trip. The Rees
al noon for ~. Louis. The Lucille Nowlsnd will
arrive tonight from Nicksburg and returns Sat
urday, Receipts by river today were 80 bales
Of cotton seed,
vicksburE. Miss. Nov. n.-Rivsr about on
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-11-22
IRREGULARlTY MARKED
THE DAY IN WALL STREET.
Good DEMAND AND HEAVY
TRADING IN NANDERB1LTS.
Northern Securities Weak Because
of Probable Legislative Action
Close Active and Strong.

New York. Nov. 2l.-Prices OF stocks
dr,fted uncertainty during the early part Of
the days trading, the rather acute depres-
sion at some points contrasting with steady
absorption at others. This irregularity gave
place during the course of the afternoon to
a general upward movement in sympathy
with the notable strength of New YORK
Central which touched 1851. an extreme
advance of so over last nights price. The
buying of this stock was on a very large
scale. many blocks of 100 shares and tip
ward changing hands at every stage OF the
after advance. No news was forthcoming
to explain this movement beyond the reit-
Grated rumcrs OF a plan for combining the
Vanderbilt system. All OF the Vanderhilts
were affected by the movement. Lake Shore
and Michigan Central. of which the shares
NOT vet exchanged for New York Central
collateral bonds are very few. sold at rs
and lO. respectively. Manhattan was am
other effective center OF strength. ana
was bought on an enormous scale by BRO
kers usually acting for inside interests. the
advance extending to AZ over last nights
prices in the late dealings. Missouri Paci1c
was also lifted rs. but otherwise the Gould
stocks were not conspicuous.
Early Losses Recovered.
Under the stimulating influence OF this az
gressive leadership. practically all OF the
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-11-22

ROUTE.
Depart Arrive
s3:5 am T:35 pm
$500 am T:ls pm
'o:?1 pm $50 pm
800 pm T:35 am
$50 pm s7:5 am
$40 pm % am
JTEAU AVENUE
$50 pm $50 am
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-11-22
TO-Day's Weather.


Andrew Gould. formerly agent Of the Eagle
Louis yesterday en- route to his home in that
city. Ii was on his way back from San Fran
sh5e: o Wh ss f at ran caSB Snf E. Wi Could %ddA who
died recently and was Moderated in that city.
having built and commanded sumo OF the finest
boats in Western waters; He az one time owned
steamers plying between st; Louis and New or,
leans in the pslmy days His ashes were buried
Captain !. c. Leubben and Joe McCoulloush.
pilots Of the Dolphin No. 3. filed a new report
Tamm's Landing. Tenn. to st. Louis. with sec
rotary Evelyn Of the Association Of Pilots and
The chester was in and out yesterday. She
brought in 800 head Of cattle and nearly $50 bun
dies Of hides. Her officers report that the steamer
was delayed at &c Landing over six hours by the
e L. smith. manag ger Of the Chicago Lumber
Company's branch at Cairo. Ill. came up. on the
steamer Paepk p;,ot to @r Tbnp M hi neE Sra n1lters i iSe
Paepke from Grand Tower.
Captain Matt. Fitchner. in command OF the
Herman Paepke. arrived yesterday. The Captain
and Manager smith Of the chicago Lumber Com,
pany were callers at rooms OF the Mississippi
and Ohio River Pilots Society.
The Columbia arrived from Chester and de
parted Yesterday evening She brought In; be
SID sides rs a LARGO m nlne,v- GSrsT pas ssg ngsa OF ea'''e
The Grey Eagle arrived from Commerce with
one one Of the E,o laTsss Il trips rip . OF 1IGlE Rses sRd ga. sssyr
to-day for Commerce and Cape Girardeau.
Captain Harry Leyhe Of the Bald Easls is
Will be we'll enough to take the steamer out Sat
urday on her regular run to Bea rdstown.
John W. Pierce. the Pittsburg Coal Tow Com
pany's pilot. has arrived at his home in Cairo
from a trip on the steamer MISSISSIPPI: which
board mTGt ~ the eoi MI sshs and Ohio Rivers p Plots Sne
thirty days. the polls closing the slst.
A full report Of the lower river from New
Orleans to cairo was filed at the rooms Of the
Mississippi and Ohio Rivers Pilots Society by
the officers Of the steamer McDougal.
The city Of Sheffield will GO out to-day in
place Of the Peters Lee owing to the Lee being
disabled at Cairo. Ill. by a broken shaft.
Pilot II. Brdle. Jr.. has arrived from a trip
to the Yukon. After a short visit to friends in
the city he returned to his home at Bellevue. la.
The Dolphin arrived from rsmm's Landing
yesterday with three baTges Of cottonwood logs.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-11-22
NJ, X. 4 1.-THE

LAKE, SHORE. NEW WORK
HUDSON RIVER. BOSTON
AND CHESAPEAKE AND c
Train.
Indianapolis Express $500.
New York and Boston Limited.
Knickerbocker Special - New
York. Boston. Warrington.
baltimore and PHILADELPHIA.
NATION and Alton Accommo-
6ation 49,.
Boston. New York. Cincinnati.
Washington. Baltimore and
Philadelphia 80.
Alton-Leaves 1890 a. m. .
% 90 a. m. sI:45 D. m.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-11-22
KILLED HIMSELF IN HIS CELL.
Soldier Who Had Shot Two Police
men Committed Suicide.

Junction City, Kas., Nov. Nv u
Buchanan Of Troop d, Fourteenth CdFaiIH'
located at Fort Riley. near here. VINO kiieu
Policemen White and Cooper on lueS""S
night. was found dead in his cen tnis u IL
inc Rurhanau had committed suicide by
hanging, having made "A rope of a toWta;
lead body was found when the ShetiH
sent in the prisoners breakfast
buchanan ran Wild through the streets
shooting at every one he passed Ihere was
no cause for the killing of the oficerS. ne
next day. when ne was found hldlng in n
stable at the fort. There was ak of lyhch-
ing, but this had subsidized yesterday, am
last might Buchanan appeared chceriuL
Nothing much is known about Buchanan
He enlisted from Indiana about ten months
ago. and was considered an al-around hau
man..
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-11-22

early losses were wiped out. The most con-
spfcuOuS of these were in Great Northern
preferred. which fell pa under the influence
of the agitation in the Northwest against
the Northern Securities Company; Amalga-
mated Copper and Peoples Gas. The level
OF prices was generally below last night at
one time during the forenoon, while there
was still apprehension that there would tie
further large exports of gold on Saturday.
There was very large buying of Reading.
nut II never rose more than n point. and
Louisville and Nashville. Chicago. Indianap-
oils and Louisville. a number of the Coalers.
Sugar and Consolidated Gas We're notably
it improbable that further gold will go out
10 Europe Immediately. Saturdays steamer
Is the last one conveniently available TO
carry remittances for the installment of
cember 5, and London made il manifest to-
day that gold was not urgently required
there by, further lowering the buying price
of gold bars and gold eagles. thus wiping
out the margin of profit on gold
Money Market Easier.
STEERING exchange in Paris also advanced
crease the pressure for gold exports and
adds to the probability that the require
ments at Paris have been satisfied. Sterling
exchange in New York eased off a fraction.
ana money on call was easier in tone. The
New York subtreasury was advised OF ship
ments of drafts on gold deposited on the Pa
Sitc Coast. aggregating nearly s4.ooo:ov.
anxiety over the money outlook to a marked
extent. and were an effective factor in
causing the, late upward movement in
stocks. y large demand TO cover shorts
helped on the rise. The market closed ac-
tive and strong in spite Of some profit-tak-
ing by room traders.
The railroad bond market was moderate
~ active and prices We're inclined 20 ad-
vance. Total sales. par value. s.. 265 ON.
United States refundinE IS registered, the
new Is and IS advanced Is per cent on the
last call.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-11-22
MAY BE GROOMING HOPKINS.
Illinois Congressman Likely to Be
Pushed for United States Senate.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
Springfield. Ill, Nov. 2L-Congressman A.
J.. Hopkins of Aurora was in the city to-day
and spent the afternoon in conference with
Governor Yates. Arthur Dixon of Chicago
was present. 1t is understood that the con-
ference had to do with the senatorial situa-
ticn in Illinois. but neither of the parties 10
it would talk regarding the matter.
1t has leaked out that Congressman Hop
kins's name WAS mentioned very favorabiy
at the Republican conference held with
Governor Yates Yesterday. and that he was
summoned here for the purpose of having
the situation explained to him.
He was told that he had the good Will OF
the organization. but no dennlte
promises were given to HIM.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-11-22

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Northern Illinois Express -
Springfield. Frecport and Du-
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-11-22
FOR FRENCH FETE EXPENSES.
Delmar Garden Company Sued for
Its Portion.

Suit for a portion of the expenses in
CURED In giving the French Fete. July Is
last at Delmar Garden. was brought yester-
day in Justice Spaulding's court by Emile
Karst, trustee for the Franco-American
Society of St. Louis, against the Delmar
Garden Amusement Company. II Is al
the DeImar Garden company agreed to pay
part Of the expenses. The amount sued for
Il sl23-25.
Jannapoulo, II is claimed. agreed to put
up sos for fireworks, SIS for Battery A. pay
the expenses of putting up decorations. not
to exceed $50, pay for badges. not to ex-
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-11-22
BIG DEAL IN TEXAS CATTLE.
Eleven Thousand Head Of Fancy
Stock Bring 100000.

Kansas City, Mo-. Nov. IA cattle deal
was concluded in Kansas City to-day where
by James Bros. & Brown of Amarillo. Tex.
sold 1000 head of Hereford and Durham
cattle to J. H. Nations. a prominent. mem
her ~ the Kansas CITY Live Stock ES-
change: John T. Mcfiory and E. l. New
man of FL Paso. Tex. for s0.gc1
The herd Is made Up of a strictly nign
registered bulls. They are located on n
ranch adjoining the herd bought last sum
mer by the LIttlefield Cattle Company from
the csnItaI Svndicate. sixty miles south OF
Hereford. Tex. The cattle VIII be Kept, IN
Texas during the winter. and next spring
the larger part of the herd Will be taken 10
wyoming and Montana
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-11-22
TRUST BUYS OUT STRONG RIVAL.
American Tobacco Company Gets
Control of McAlpin & Co.

New York. Nov. 2l.-It was announced To-
day that the American Tobacco Cofnpdh
had absorbed the firm Of ID. II. McAlpin N
Co. and its plants ara trademarks Inc
purchase price was said to have been X
800 600. McAlpin * Co. was long a strong
opponent of the American. and was named
as one of the companies which would PROP
ably be merged in a new combine. which. II
is reported, Is soon to be formed. with a
capital of 500 .0l0. and with William II.
Butler. now president OF the Universal To-
bacco Company. as president.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-11-22
MUST NOT GRANT FRANCHISE.
Nebraska Supreme Court Sustains
Omaha Restraining Order.

Omaha. Neb., Nov. 21.-The Supreme Court
at Lincoln to-day handed down an opinion
affirming the injunction issued four years
ago by the District Court restraining the
city from giving away valuable franchises.
The case was one wherein the Omaha Water
Company made application for extension of
certain franchises, and the City Council
was about to grant it. VS.. Poppleton
brought action to enjoin the Mayor and City
Council from granting the franchise, and
Judge Scott issued the restraining order.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-11-22
NO CHANGE IN STONE CASE.
No Preparations for Demonstration
Off the Bulgarian Coast.

Washington. Nov. 21.-It is said at tho
State Department that up to this time no
app,jcation has been made by the United
States Government to the Porte for permits
sion TO send warships TO the Dardaneiles To
demonstrates off the Bulgarian coast. as re-
ported in Vienna dispatches OF this MORN
ing.
N is further said that the status OF Miss
Stones case remains unchanged so TAR as
The DEPARTMENT is advised.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-11-22
PANIC-STRICKEN ANIMALS.
Winter Quarters of a Circus De
stroyed by Fire.

Peru, Ind, Nov. 1.-The winter quarters
Of Wallace's show burned to-day. The fire
started in the elephant house. a barnlike
structure. and spread rapidly. The animals
became panic stricken and their cries of ter
ror mingled with the shouts of trainers and
EMPLOYEES irving to drive them out of dan
ger. The animals were all safely removed,
but the entire structure was destroyed.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-11-22
GIFT TO STATE UNIVERSITY.
Scientific Instruments Presented
by Miss Alice W. LittOn.
EPUBLIc SPECIAL.

REPUBLIC
Columbia. Mo. Nov. o. M.
Stewart announced to-day the receipt OF a
valuable scientific gift to the Missouri State
University from Miss Alice w. Litton OF
St. Louis. IL was the large and valuable
scientific apparatus of her father. Doctor A.
Litton, for the demonstration Of physics
The greater portion of the Instruments were
made by the best French and German man
ufacturers, imported by Doctor 1itton At
0sAt cost Tor his own uMs