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The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1901-04-20

You Know what You are Taking
when you take Groves Tasteless Chill
Tonic, because the formula y plainly
printed on every bottle. showing that e
ID simply Iron md Quinine IN . tastsloeo
form. No cure. no pay. Soc.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1901-04-20

The Tunminello Brothers are hav-
ing the lumber hauled to put second
story to their grocery and frui. store.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1901-04-20

Those famous pills. DeWitt's Little
Early Risers will remove all Impurities
from your system. cleanse your bowels.
make them regular. j, A. Hyde.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1901-04-20

There was quite change in the
weather on Thursday, and Friday
morning, 18th. there was a lightfrost
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1901-04-20

Mr.. Walter Williams who went OF
on a trip last Tuesday, returned
home Yesterday.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1901-04-20

Skin troubles. outs. burns, scalds and
chatting quickly healed by the use of De-
Wits Witch Hazel Salve. 1t IL initiated.
Be sure you get DeWitt's. j. A. Hyde.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1901-04-20

II had piles 70 bad could get no ress
Witch Hasel Salvs. After using il once
I forgot ! ever had anything Ike piles."-
f. C. Boice. Somers Point, N. 7. Look
out for limitations. Be sure you ask for
DeWittk J. A. Hyde.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1901-04-20

The nest Prsssripsion Tor Halssla,
Chllls aud Fever il . bottle Of GRovE's
TAsrELEss Chill ToNlc. It 10 simply
iron and quinine in tasteless form. No
curs--no pay. Price, 60c.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1901-04-20

Mr.. Robt. Irwin, who has been home
for the past week on sick furlough,
will return to his job with the Valley
road surveyors next Monday.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1901-04-20
Long Leaf
Pine Lumber.

Persons wanting Lumber for house
building or other purposes can have
their orders filled promptly at our
sawmill. We make a speciality Of
Railroad Timbers, Ties, Dimension
Stun. Fencing, etc., etc.
kelsoe e. Millerick,
tsueesssors 10 n. L. Spikss.)
C0lfax. Louisiana.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1901-04-20

MISS Florence McCanne went to,
Shreveport last week, to be gone
about fortnight.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1901-04-20

Axrl-KKEoN Tablets, the only laxative
digestive &c cure for chronic chills and
malaria. No cure. no pay.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1901-04-20

Mrs. j. H. McNeely and children.
after a ten days stay with Mr.. and
Mrs. w. D. Irwin, in the hills, return
cd home last Wednesday.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1901-04-20

Attorney W. B. Clarke made q pro-
iessional visit to Winfield last Mon
day and returned on Tuesday.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1901-04-20

Cactus compound. . true laxtivs tonic
10 guaranteed to expel your malaria. bill
iousness. clear your complexlon and in
crease your weight.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1901-04-20

You cannot enjoy perfect health. rosy
cheeks and sparkling eyes IL your liver b
sllRgish and your bowels clogged. D.
Wits Little Early RissEu cleanse the
whole system. Never Rripe. j. A. Hyde.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1901-04-20
How about a May picnic?

Mr.. Z. II. Black wood went to Boyce
on business Thursday.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1901-04-20

IN. Joe Manetho,
III kzf The FAMOUS
nRGSaddle Stallion
Will make the season Of 1900 at my
farm on Red River opposite Boycc.
La, at $40 for the season. with re-
turn privilege in case Of failure.
DEscsRIPTIuN AND PEDIGREE.
Sired by Manetho standard bred
trOtting stallion. No. 1906; chestnut
horse fOaled March 18th. IMP. bred by
A. J. Alexander WOOdburn farm.
Kentucky. Sired by Harold, (sire Of
Maud s., record 2:O-k) First dam
Mary Bell. dam Of Puellcr. record 2:29.
tsister of Dick Moore, record 2:22h, by
Belmont. Rire Of NutwOOd, record 2:
1Sx. the sire III Manager, two year
old record 2:06.) Second dam Mary,
[slam III Dick Moore. record 2:22x and
Mary Todd, trial in 2:24, and dam Of
Crittenden, sire of Mamie NJ, record
2::26k; by Monmouth Eclipse. Third
dam by Bertrand. Fourth dam by
KOsiciuskO. Fifth dam by Gallatin.
Sixth dam by Celer, ManethO h the
sire Of Lizzie Harold, record PIT, and
Dagma. trial 2:17k. JOE MANETHO
IL years old this spring, Is hands
inch high, weighs 100 pounds. line
form, style and action. q natural sad
dler and producer Of saddlers.
For further particulars call on or
address HEMAN SMITH,
Royce, Louisiana.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1901-04-20
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This signature = - svesy ben q ~ gsnuins
Laxative Bromo Qlinine Tssass.
~ rsnsdy tha3 easao $50 - - Aay
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1901-04-20

River front OF bric TX store, Collar, La.
Everybody treated alike. Remem-
Der the place, aud don't fail to call
on him and investigate prices.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1901-04-20

In the Rowley Lumber Co.. Limited. No
52l6. Judicial District Court.
Parish of Rapides, State
n Isouiaiana
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-11-23

A neatly decorated Dinner Set of
100 pieces, your choice of two
decorations, all large and fancy
shapes; these sets would be good
value at $500, but for this
Thanksgiving Ok QO
sale ..........- ......~O'CO
Hand decorated Dinner Sets of 100
pieces, finished in assorted deco
rations and each piece gold trim
med; the decorations are a copy
of the French patterns and are
very attractive; we have used
them as a leader for 1898, but
for our Thanksgiving CT 90
sale .......... -. ....P wv
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-11-23

Sale opens Monday, Nov. %.
Each year we have placed before
our customers a large and attrac-
tive line of China, Glassware, Cary
ing Sets, etc. at prices that did not
fail to attract the attention of the
careful buyer. This year we have
made a special effort to bring out
an even larger, and more attractive
assortment. Look over your China
and see what is needed. then bring
us the list and we will attend to
the rest. Here are a few of our
specials for this sale:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-11-23
Suits, Coats, FurS
and Skirts

We have just purchased for our
Annual Thanksgiving Sale some
OF the best values that have been
shown in this department New
Raglans, New Splits, New Skirts
and New Furs arriving daily, all
to be thrown upon the market at
prices that have made the store
the byword of every shrewd pur-
chaser.
Extra Full Oxford Raglan. stitched
yoke, velvet collar. turn-back
cuffs, side pockets and stitched
bottoms, very newest effect:--
the Coat that sells the world
over at $1,000; we received a
limited quantity which will be
placed on sale at the Thanks
giving sale price &7O IN
OF " L - "
Raglans in all the newest shades,
full length. with new yokes,
heavy stitched, turn-back cuffs,
velvet collars; they are certain
ly beauties, Thanks 600 90
giving cash price DLO.OO
% inch Box Coat, half tight-fitting,
with heavy seams, all stitched,
turn-back cuffs, with velvet or
high f1aring collar, heavy twilled
satin lining, comes in tans, cas-
tors and black, a regular $1,000
number, Thanksgiving 90 IN
cash price 1900. .@O'CO
Autos in "a and Az inch lengths. in
all the newest shades and styles,
some with Jokes and some with
heavy strap trimming, others
neatly trimmed with paune vel
vet, Thanksgiving cash &c 90
prices from $500 to .PO. 20
Others handsomely trimmed.
Children's Tennis Flannel Skirts,
with waists attached, worth 39c.
Thanksgiving OSa
sale price MISUNDERSTANDING OO
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-11-23
Ola Sware
Knives and ForkS

A nicely finished Knife and Fork,
in good quality Sterling, double
bolster, Thanksgiving 0Oo
sale, per set ....... 49,. COO
Our better quality Knives and
Fo.ks. all nigh class finish. ev-
cry one warranted. Thanksgiving
Eice, per set. $1.s5. &1 %
S.48 and 1900. $50. PI.cC
A, fine Silver Plated Knife and
Fork, all full dinner size, Thanks
giving price per set of q OK
6 Knives and Forks - PI.OO
Bread Knives. good 10o
quality, at, each ......... AOO
All of our nigh grades at 1Sc,
CSC and 35c zach.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-11-23
Mems Furnish ingS

Some extraordinary bargains in
Mems Wool Flannel Shirts which
will interest you:
Mems Wool Mixed Flannel Shirts,
Hold Fast Brand" full yoked
back, double stitched, So inches
long, cheap at 75c. Thanksgiv-
ing sale 6n0
price
'Ien's All Wool Flannel Shirts, all
sizes, 20 patterns to select from.
made with full yoke back, filled
seams, SO inches long, regular
price of the shirt is S1.0O.
Thanksgiving 700
sale price -.-..........-. ~
Mems All Wool <1annel Shirts, in
all colors, sj<e5 Esostly Is and
151s, strlSt.- SIPS shirt.
THANKSGIVING Csc
sale price ................ ~
Mems All Wool Flannel Shirts,
with full yoke. filled heams, col
ors blue, dark brown and dark
green, regular $1.25 shirt.
Thanksgiving OQo
sale pf1ce 49,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-11-23
Art Department

Just received, so Sateen Covered
cotton filled Sofa Pillows, a bar
gain at 75c. during our 1So
Thanksgiving sale $500. tCO
as Head Rests, Sateen covered, cot
ton filed, a bargain at soc, dur
ing our thanksgiving 900
sale 1900. ~ 5000. %OS
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-11-23
Dress Goods

AS we are going to make this
month the Banner month of the
year we have put on sale the great
est bargains ever shown in the Tri-
Cities, such as:
40-in. Dress F'lannels, in all colors,
soc quality. Thanksgiv- 90
ing sale price ........... cOO
3S-in. Etemine, the latest weaving,
Coo quality. Thanksgiv QSo
ing sale price .......S..v OOO
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-11-23
Horse Blankets

Don't forget the horse while you
are in the house enjoying yourself.
Remember, the horse is out in the
cold, freezing unless protected by
one of our extra large warm Horse
Blankets.
The Acme Square Horse Blanket,
one buckle, a bargain at 75c,
during our Inanks- coo
giving sale ..... ...... Wv
The Bengal Square Horse Blanket,
one buckle, 72x74, a bargain at
$1.25, during our OO0
Thanksgiving sale $3.50. COO
The Teaser Square Horse Blanket.
one buckle, S0xS4, a bargain at
$500, during our e1 R0
Thanksgiving sale .... pI.OO
The Norway Square Horse Blanket,
one buckle. S4x90, a bargain at
$525, during our GI Ok
Thanksgiving sale 49,. PHO
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-11-23
Corset Department

Tenlate styles of R. & G. Corsets.
Thanksgiving sale Gc7 M
price, 75c and .. p sOO
Other new shapes in the Thomp-
son Glove Fitting F1eXibone
Moulded and Loomers.
Elegance of figure an impossf-
bility without a we'll fitting corset.
Sample line OIL $500 COrsets.
Thanksgiving =Ro
sale price ......... ~
Corsets fitted free of charge.
Tennis Flannel Dressing SacqueS,
all sizes. csc quality. Thanks
giving sale 600
price - -
pa yds Pattern Flannel Skirts, all
colors, Use grade. Thanksgiving
sale S0o
price - " -
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-11-23
Misses Coats


The large sample line of Chill
dren's and Misses Coats from L.
Heilprin & Co. has Just arrived IN
time for our Thanksgiving Sale,
and you can mak5 good saving by
fitting the little folks from these.
They come in all colors and styles,
little Raglans. listers and Crotch
ems. Prices that would have been
from $500 to $500. Thanksgiving
cash sales prices, $1,000 to 1898.
There are SO many different styles
that space won't permit us to de-
scribe them.
Eluerdown Coats for the babies,
fur trimmed, new straight backs,
fancy collars and sleeves. in all
colors, a $500 value, Thanks
giving sale casn &0 Ok
price -. 800. 49,. DO.ZC
In Capes we are still leaders, hav-
ing purchased a large quantity to
fill in, at prices that will surprise
you. Our S4.9S Capes are undoubt-
eddy the best on the market.
New heavy oxford Walking Skirts,
strap seams, IL inch fiounce,
with Is rows stitching on but
tons. a nice value at $500,
Thanksgiving cash e. 90
price .......... .-.... PO'OO
Better Walking Skirts in grey,
browns tans and blacks, made in
all the newest shapes and forms.
The kind that fit" at record
breaking prices.
Our Shirt Waist sale beat all eX-
pectations, but we were far mind
ed and had another large con-
signment on the road of new and
nobby patterns, which will be
placed upon sale at just such
prices that tempt you so much
you will have to purchase one.
Visit this department and see
the beautiful assortment of silk
and flannel waists. Thanksgiv-
ing sale prices ranging QSo|
from $1,000 to .......,.. CCO
Ladies Heavy Fleeced Wrapper,
nicely trimmed on yokes. capes,
collars, sleeves and back strap
with a fine quality braid, deep
f1ounce, separate waist lining and
bound arm holes, Thanksgiving
sale 0O0
price
Underskirts in silk, wool and mer-
cerized in new rulings, putting
and pleatings. Thanks OOo
giving sale prices SIP to =. OCO
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-11-23
Velvets q Velveteens

Velvets have assumed a high po-
sition this season as fashionable
material for women's garments.
The demand for the finer qualities
is much greater than anticipated by
the manufacturers. In this Velvet
department will be found a beauti-
full assortment of all the new
shades for street and evening
waists and costumes.
Black Velvets from 75c to $500
per yard.
Colored Velvets from 75c to SIPS
Black Dress Velveteens SOC to
95c per yard.
Corduroys, all colors, best quail
ty 75c and ooc a yard.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-11-23
Our Bed Blankets

$50 10-4 White Bed Blankets, a
bargain at SOC, during our
Thanksgiving sale, OLE
per blanket $500. ..... A1O
so 10-4 Grey Bed Blankets, abar-
gain at 75c, during our SSo
Thanksgiving sale ..... COO
60 10-4 Tan Bed Blankets, a bar
gain at $1.00, during our E6o
Thanksgiving sale ....t ~
so ia Grey and Tan Bed Blankets.
very heavy. and a bargain at
SI.35, during our OOo
Thanksgiving sale ....... COO
~ 12-4 extra heavy Grey Bed
Blankets, a bargain at $2.25.
our Thanksgiving sale &7 90
price ........ Up 90
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-11-23
Wall Paper Dept.

Buy your Wall Paper of us and
save 25 to 80 per cent.
All &c and 10c values go So
at, per roll w
All 1Oc and 1211ac values go o.
at. per roll .......... CO
All 1215c and 15c values go 70o
at. per roll ..-. 1OO
All 15c and zoe values go 7O1o
at, per roll ............,1 %2O
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-11-23
Go=CartS

We have a few Go-Carts left that
we will unload at s6.9S, 700
$4.98, $1.9S and ....... ~
Our annual Thanksgiving Crock
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-11-23
Ice Cream FreezerS

Buy the Peerless Ice Cream
Freezer. We have them at all
prices. Freezes Cream in 81.
minutes.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-11-23
An Unreliable Guide.

Freddy-fIa. according to my Ape
tite 1t mist be near dinner time.
Mamma-Yes. but your appetite r.
usually fast.-Judge.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-11-23

3S-in. Venetians. guaranteed all
wool. soc quality. Thanksgiving
g priee .. 400
46-in. Cheviots in the latest colors
75c quality. Thanksgiv- EHo
ing sale price .......... OOC
46-in. Storm Serge, 79c quality.
Thanksgiving sale pS
p1ASC -
3S-in. Prunella Cloth. beautiful
luster. sec quality. Thanksgiv-
ing sale ILL.,
price NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. ~
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-11-23
Hardware Dept.

White Enamel is the flag that
serves to distinguish our line Of
ranges and stoves from all others.
This mas proven to the public that
our stoves are the Economy Stoves
ard we are selling them at ex-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-11-23
Pillows

100 Live Goose Feather Pillows.
full 3 lbs, in extra heavy ticking,
DUR during &c our nnd Thanksgiving SOC
80 Live Goose Feather Pillows, full
315 lbs, in extra heavy ticking,
fancy figured and striped. during
sY5o T aa5 sale. ST. 90
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-11-23
Lining Department

Cambria Skirt Lining. Thanksgiv-
ing sale O1o
price ..........S ,s-....... O2O
So-inch Pereline Skirt Lining.
Thanksgiving o.
SAFE price "
36-inch Silesia, 1212c quality.
Thanksgiving On
sale price "
Corded Skirt Binding, in all colors,
SC quality. Thanksgiv So
ing sale price ....... W
Silk finished Brush Binding, cheap
for 10c. Thanksgiving In
sale price &c
Cold weather makes flannel cite
gowns acceptable.
Tennis Flannel Gowns, all colors.
Thanksgiving sale 7Ro
price, 5Sc, CSC and ......t ~
Gowns with tucked yokes, full and
long. Thanksgiving OOo
sale price ........ COO
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-11-23
Black Dress Goods

In our black dress goods dep
we will continue to offer the best
values to be found anywhere in sty-
lish, dependable fabrics and in an
assortment that is complete in ev-
cry particular.
46-inch all wool fine vale Cheviot,
75c quality. Thanksgiving R00
sale price, yd ............ wv
4S-inch all wool Grant, Cloth, fine
finish, CSC quality, Thanksgiving
sale price, ER0
5O-inch all wool English Whipcord,
sold everywhere at $1.00 yard.
Thanksgiving sale QOO
price, yard $500. ...... Wv
52-in all wool extra fine Cheviot,
ing sale price, G1 On
a yard ................ " v
5S-inch all wool Kersey Cloth, just
the thing for street wear. sold
everywhere at 1925. Thanksgiv-
ing sale price, S1 TX
a yard ........... ~ L'GO
56-inch all wool Beaver Cloth, a
beautiful fabric for tailor made
suits, regular price $1.4S yard.
Thanksgiving sale S7 IN
price, a yard ...,...... W Law
Sc inch all wool Melton Cloths,
just the thing for separate skirts.
regular price $1.9S yard.
Thanksgiving sale S7 Ok
price, a yard .....-.. W A'-C
50-inch Plaid Wash Skirting. this
fabric is sold in all storeS g
$1.39 a yard. Thanksgiving sale
price, QO0
yard .................. wv
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-11-23
Walking Skirt Suiting

30-in. Heavy Skirting, 39c quality.
Thanksgiving Ok.
safe price 49, -
30-inch extra Heavy Skirting, 55c
quality Thanksgiving 90
safe price wv
60-inch Suiting, in the new coIors,
S1.4S quality. Thanksgiv- 90
ing sale price ....... CCC
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-11-23
Plain White
Dinner Ware

White Dinner Plates, r.
cdCu ~
White Pie Plates, ~
Round 8 inch hes sseh Dishes 80. Toe
Round p iac Ses eseh t Dishes. l5c
Round Vegetable Dishes, 1So
inch, each ...........,1 CC
r1 peT cg ses and a. saueers' 800
Turkey IsFss Platters, 39c
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-11-23
Choicest of the
New Silks

24-in. All Silk Crepe De Chine,
beautiful. smooth, even textures,
qualities that readily sell every
where at $1-25 per yard. in ciel,
mais lavender, scarlet, nile, pink,
grey. tan also white, cream and
black. Thanksgiving sale OQo
price a yard --........ OOO
Washable TalIeta, strictly pure
silk, absolutely washable, it's
heavier than regular taffeta and
more durable, comes in all colors,
slips quality. Thanks OK
givinv sale price, yd 49,. CcC
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-11-23
ComforterS

so very heavy Single Bed Comfort
ers, any color, during our 400
Thanksgiving sale $500. III
Is heavy ComIorters, filed with
the best cotton, any color. dur
ing ing our THANKSGIVING $l.39
% extra heavy Bed Comforts, filed
with a fine grade cotton. a bar
gaiE- at $3.50. during CD %
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-11-23
AGENTS FOR
Bucks Stoves
and Ranges

The Great white Enamel
Line" Not better than the
best, but better tn an the rest
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-11-23
Fancy Baskets

Your choice of this elegant line OF
Ladies' Work Baskets Ho
at Csc, 15c, 10c and ..-.....O O
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-11-23
Bargains in our
Jewe1ry Department
New Goods Arriving
Note These Prices

Thanksgiving Sale of VIM. A.
Rogers Silver Plated Flat Ware.
Tipped Tea Spoons, worth
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-11-23
Book Department

Visit our Book department and
see what we have to offer.
Daily camera., 1901-03-15
DUEL WITH ROBBERS.

Ousiaws XIII tae Cashier. But Oas ei
Them 10 captured.
Harrisburg. Pa. March I4-Charles
w. Ryan. cashier Of the Harrisburg, Ma
tional bank, was shot to dt ath by Henry
Rowe and Weston KEEPER of Lykens At
noon today, in an attempt at daring
bank robbery.
Rowe and K-ifer drove TO Halifax
from Eiizabethville this morning and.
hitching their team on the outskirts of
the town, boldly entered the bank with
revolvers presented and demanded that
the attaches Of the bank throw up their
hands and turn over the money. One
of them held in check Abraham Faus.
tenbaugh. the president. Isaac Ly.er the
teller. and ex Representative Swartz of
Duncannon, who was in the bank on
private business. The other covered
Cashier Ryan, and under the menace Of
the revolvers the cashier collected the
cash in the drawers 10 the amount
of $4,000 and placed it in satchel
the robbers had brought with them.
Rowe, with the cash.stuffed satchel
in hand. backed out toward the
door, and KEEPER also moved toward It {
entrance of the bank. Just when il
seemed that the robbers would succeed
in getting away Cashier Ryan leaped for
ward in an attempt to knock up the re
volver Of the m IN with the money. In
the scuffl. four shots were fired and
Ryan fell 10 the floor shot through the
groin by bullet from the pistol Of Rowe.
Mr. Faustenbaugh grabbed Rowe and
after short scuffl: threw him to the
floor. KEEPER ran out of the door. The
noise of the shots attracted J. F. Letter,
who has store near the bank building.
He ran out with his shot gun and pur.
sued KEEPER for one block and shot him
in the back of the head, when the rob5er
surrendered.
The wounded cashier was taken to his
home after the capture of the desperate.
ar d died tonight.
Daily camera., 1901-03-15
WAR CLOUD HOVERS.

The Powers Demand of Russia That She
''ShoW" Them.
Tien Tsin. March I5-The British and
Russian forces are close together and
fear OF clash is apprehended.
London. March I5-lt is reported that
all the powers will Join in a joint note
demanding Of Russia a statement OF her
intentions in Manchuria. The situation
is serious.
Berlin. March IS Chancellor Ven
Buelow stated in parliament today that
differences had arisen between the pow.
ers in Chinese affairs. but he hoped they
would be overcome soon.