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The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1902-02-27

James Johnson of Ayr town
ship, was in town Monday. He
intends to quit farming, and will
sell off his stock anh farm imple-
ments the 18th of March.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1902-02-27
Administrators Notice.

Estate Of John y less, deceased.
Letters OF administration on the estate of
Ohm Hess late OF Thompson township, Flu ton
county Pa. deceased, having been granted
by the Regl ter of wills for Fulton county to
tue subscriber. whose post onlce addre IS IS
Webster Mills. Fulton county, Pa. % persons
who are indebted TO the said estate will please
make payment. and those having claims VIII
present them to
GEORGE f. MELLOTr
Jan %. 1902, 80. Administrator.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1902-02-27

Brick for sale at Morton's yard.
G.. w. Mellott of Belfast town
ship spent last Wednesday at Nc
Connellsburg.
Col. S. M. Robinson went over
to Chambersburg Monday and
returned Tuesday.
Oliver Mellott and John Weller
called at the News office a few
minutes, one day last week.
Oliver Hill one of Pigeon Goes
prosperous farmers spent a few
hours in town one day last week.
IS tags from "Honest John"
Plug and 10c will secure you a
watch guaranteed to keep accu-
rate time
II. r.. Johnson is transferring
his place of residence from Lai-
dig to Waynesburg, Greene coun-
ty.
Honest John" Plug Tobacco
Tags are more valuable than any
other tobacco tags. The Tobac-
co is the best.
Il. Irwin Sipes of Licking Creek
township was in town last Friday.
He expected to leave for Cameron
ILL.,, Tuesday.
Preaching service in the Lu-
theran churchnext Sunday morn
ing. Subject: A Word to Chris
tian Fathers.
- tags from "Honest John"
Plug will secure you a dimes
worth of 'Honest John" free
from your Merchant.
Mr. and Mrs. J. G.. Reisner en-
tertained a very pleasant com
pany of their friends Tuesday
evening.
110 tags from "Honest John"
Plug and 10c will secure you a
Gem Safety Razor, guaranteed to
shave the heaviest beard.
Fancy silk vestings, nobby pan
taloonings and just the stuff for
spring suitings will be found at
Goldsmith & Comerer's.
Mrs. Frank Orr of Chambers
burg spent from Saturday until
Monday with her cousin Miss
Mertie Stoner of this place.
Winter coughs are apt to result
in consumption if neglected.
They can be soon broken up by
using Foley's Honey and Tar
AL dealers.
Thomas A. Sipes, who has been
employed in Pittsburg the past
six months, returned to his home
in Wells Valley last week for a
short visit.
Foley's Honey and Tar is best
for Group and whooping cough,
contains no opiates, and cures
quickly. Careful mothers keep
it in the house. All dealers.
L. L. Cunningham, of New
Grenada, has been drawn as a
grand juror to serve in the U. S.
District court at Scranton, March
3D..
Send % Honest John" Tobac-
co tags and Sc to H. G. Hecker-
man, Bedford, Pa, for a hand
some knife. State if large or me.
diunf size is desired.
Owing to the bad weather last
Friday evening, the debate that
was to have been at Webster
Mills, was postponed until next
Friday evening, February 28.
Nocourtofi inquiry is necessary
to determine the quality Of our
clothes. AS to fit and workman
shipthey are pronouncedallright.
Goldsmith & Comerer.
Miss Virgie Doyle and Miss
Nell Garveric, both of Harrisburg.
arrived Tuesday afternoon and
win spend some time among
friends here.
GOrrien Portable Shower Bath
hot water bag and Fountain Syr
inge combined, is a useful house
hold article. You need it. D.
Malloy, Agent.
Mr.. Peter Cutler, of Needmore,
was in town Monday arranging
for bills for his sale March Goth
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1902-02-27
Sale Register.

township, deceased, will sell at
her residence 9 miles north of
McConnellsburg, Horses, Cows,
Young Cattle, Farming Imple-
ments, Grain &c. Sale begins at
10 o'clock.
Tuesday, March A. w.
Johnston, intending to quit farm
ing, will sell at his residence four
miles south of McConnellsburg,
Horses, Cattle, Hogs, Sheep, Farm
ing Implements, Hay, Grain, &c.
Sale begins at ten o'clock.
Wednesday, March 5.-William
H. Paylor will sell at his residence
in Ayr township, 4 miles south of
McConnellsburg, Horses, Cattle,
Farming Implements, &c. Sale
begins at 10 o'clock.
Thursday, March 6. 6.-Haying
decided to quit farming, Frank
Fore will sell at the residence of
his father, Daniel E. Fore, Esq, 4
miles north of McConnellsburg,
Horses, Cattle, Farming Imple-
meuts, &c. Sale begins at 10
o'clock.
Friday, March w. L. Nose.
by will sell at Woodcock's Mill,
Wells Valley, Live Stock, Farm
ing Implements, HouseholdGoods
&c, the property of Mrs. Emma
Anderson. Sale begins at 10 o.
clock.
Saturday, March S.-Jacob
Strait having sold his real estate
at Harrisonville, will sell personal
property at public sale such as
live stock, buggy, wagon, agri-
cultural implements, household
goods &c. Sale begins at ten o.
clock.
Saturday, March S.-Mrs. F.
G.. Rider will sell at Pittman's
shop in McConnellsburg, a set of
excellent blacksmith tools, by the
piece. Sale begins at 10 o'clock.
Credit 6 months.
Tuesday, March 11.-George
B. Mellott having sold his farm,
will sell at public sale at his resi-
dence II miles east of Needmore,
Live Stock, farming implements,
Corn &c. Sale begins at 10 o.
clock.
Wednesday, March Ia. G.
Brewer having sold his farm will
sell at his residence at Plum Run
Horses, Cattle, Hogs, Farming
Implements, Household goods
sc. Sale begins at 9 O'Clock.
Thursday, March 13.-David
Heefner, having sold his farm will
sell at his residence 2 miles north
of West Dublin, Horses, Cattle
Farming Implements, &c. Sale
begins at 10 o'clock. Credit
months.
Thursday, March 13.-Abra
ham W. Fox, having rented his
farm, will sell at his residence 3!
miles south of McConnellsburg,
Horses, Cattle, Farming Imple
ments, Corn, Hay, sc. Sale be
ginsat10o'clock. Credit 9months
Saturday, March 15.-James
Johnson will sell at his residence
at Potts Mills, mile south O
Big Cove Tannery, Horses, Cat
tie, Sheep, and Farming Imple
ments. Sale begins at 10 o'clock
Credit 8 months.
Wednesday, March 19-Geo
w. Comerer will sell at his resi-
dence near Burnt Cabins, Live
Stock, Farming Implements &c
Sale begins at 10 o'clock.
Thursday, March 20.-Petel
Cutler will sell at his residence a
Needmore, Stock, farm imple
ments, household goods, &c. Sale
begins at 10 o'clock.
Tuesday, March 25-Philip OF
will sell at his residence in Ayl
township q miles west of McCon
nellsburg, Lave Stock, Bedroom
suites, wardrobes, Cupboard,
lot of Household Furniture
all new. Sale begins at ten o.
clock.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1902-02-27

The Hancock Bridge Co. on the
10Th inst. declared semi-annual
dividend of 3 per cent. Receipts
for the six months were 81, ,899. .43.
Expenses $S0S.36. Cash on hand
81. 3O1 .05
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1902-02-27

% tags from "Honest john
plug and Be will secure a hand.
some 75c knife free.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1902-02-27

Last year Michigan farmers
grew 66, 400 acres Of sugar bects
which produced 597, 900 tons, and
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1902-02-27
Clear Ridge.

James0Appleby and wife of
Shirleysburg were guests of N.
b. Henry last Sunday.
Nevin Laidig, and wife of Mad
densyille were guests of w. l..
Fields on last Sunday.
Robert Gallaher and wife We're
visiting at Burnt Cabins on last
Sunday.
H. &. Huston sold horse to
John ellis on last Friday.
Some of our young folks are at
tending the meeting at Fort Lit
tleton.
James Stevens and wife We're
seen passing through this place
on Sunday.
Il. &. Huston intends to go
away in a couple of weeks.
Cleve Fields spent a few day.
at Maddensville the past week.
-------------------------
The Comptroller of the Cur
rency Of the United States has
authorized John G., Cobler, II.
Frank Gump and A. Fl. Whet-
stone, of Everett; N. b. Hanks,
of Emmaville, aud DR.. j. Grant
Hanksof Rays Hill, to organize the
First National Bank of Everett,
on S25, 900 capital.
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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-07-03
THE BOlLERMAKERS' STRIKE.
Il Seems to Have Settled Down to . Stub
born Fight by Both sides-Iowa
Men Quit Work.

Omaha, Neb., July 3.-The strike Of
the machinists and boilermakers on
the Union Pacific railroad seems to
have settled down to stubborn,
quiet fight for supremacy. The
strikers felt more encouragement
yesterday from the walkout of their
craftsmen on the Northwestern and
Montana Central railroads, which
they say will greatly assist them, be-
cause Of the extra demand 1t will
create for skilled workmen.
The company has taken the pre-
caution Of doubling the guards at
the shop grounds in this city, and
the strikers have placed pickets to
watch the movements Of the COM
pany and prevent, II possible, new
men going to work. The western
of a detective agency
arrived in the city yesterday, but 1t
Is denied he is employed by the rail-
road company.
At Missouri Valley, Ia, "a boiler
makers and their assistants, the en-
tire force Of the Chicago 4 North
western shops at that point, refused
to report for work yesterday morn
Ing. Those employed at Council
Bluffs also laid down their tools and
uuit work.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-07-03
A RAIN OF WEALTH.


Peoria, ILL.,, July 3.-The conven-
ton of the Illinois prohibitionists
yesterday was a most exciting affair.
When the call was made for volun-
tary contributions, the 1900 dele
gates went wild with enthusiasm and
crowding to the stage they show
cred their contributions upon the
stage. 1t was rain Of wealth and
the chairman and secretary Of the
convention were compelled to retreat
from the stage until it had ended.
Almost $1,000 in cash was heaped upon
the platform. The nominations Of
candidates for state Offices were
made as follows: Treasurer, John H.
Wilson, McLeansboro; clerk of the
supreme court, Robert H. Hardin,
East 81. Louis; superintendent Of
public instruction, Charles P. Blanch-
ard, president of Wheaton college.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-07-03

Capt Richmond p. Hobson Speaks About
the American Navy The Attractions
on the lth and 7th.

Emporia, Kan, July a.-Capt. Rich
mond P. Hobson spoke at the En-.
poria Chautauqua yesterday on the
American Navy, Its Victories and
Traditions" The programme was
widely advertised as "Hobson day"
and was the chief feature Of the en-
tire assembly,. A crowd Of 5000 peo-
pie heard Hobson's speech. The
speech was a strong appeal for a
larger and better United States
navy. Hobson also gave strong talk
in favor of free trade. He placed
Dewey, Sampson and Schley among
the great naval heroes in the worlds
history. After his speech Capt. Hob
son held reception on the platform
and three-fourths Of the great audi
cnce went up and shook hands with
him. The other big attractions Of
the Emporia Chautauqua are on July
4, when Senator lands, of Indiana,
will give an address, and July 7, when
Sam P. Jones, of Tennessee, and Sam
Jones, of Toledo, O., are both on the
programme.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-07-03
KING EDWARDS CONDITION.


London, July 3.-King Edward
passed another good day yesterday.
The quiet and routine Of the sick
room was varied by the excitement
Of listening 10 the music and cheers
Of the Indian troops as they marched
past the palace and greeted Queen
Alexandra on the balcony. King Ed
ward demanded . full account Of the
review and the formal report made
by the prince Of Wales was supple
mented by the personal narrative Of
the queen. His majesty dictated
letter TO the duke of Connsught,
commanding him to compliment the
colonial troops upon their excellent
appearance and to thank them for
their expressions Of loyalty and SYM
patty, which he had heard with
pleasure in his sick room. King Ed
ward was somewhat disappointed
that he was not able to see the march
past of the troops. He had hoped
that this would be possible from
an invalid couch in a window Of the
palace, but the doctors were unwill-
Ing that he should risk this exposure
and excitement and his majesty had
to content himself with hearing the
troops without seeing them.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-07-03

Youngstown, O., July 3.--Three
brothers, Mike, Simon and Luke
Shaokvie, were caught on the trestle
of the Mahoning Valley electric line
near Struths, four miles east of here,
and in an endeavor to escape injury
lay down on the edge of the rails.
Luke was struck by the car and died
from fractured skull. Mike had
his left arm torn off, hip fractured
and nose broken, and Is in a critical
condition. Simon was knocked off
into a gulley 80 feet below, but es-
capped with slight injuries.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-07-03
GRAIN SWEPT AWAY.


Hardin, ILL.,, July 3.-Heavy rains
have caused Macoupln creek to over
now from the head to the mouth,
sad many thousand acres Of growing
corn have been ruined. The shocked
wheat upon many hundreds Of farms
has been swept into the river. The
Waters from the creek have left the
main channel and are sweeping
through miles of timbered land six
miles above its mouth. il. Stiles and
8tillman Campbell, two farmers re-
siding on Macoupin island, say that
over 100000 bushels Of wheat have
passed down the creek during "a
hours.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-07-03
NEAT PACKING INDUSTRY.
4 Census Bureau Report for the Yess
1904 Rapid Tendency to
Concentration.

Washington, July 3.-The census
bureau in report ON the slaughter
ing and meat packing industry Of the
United States for the census year
1900. issued yesterday, says that the
development of this industry during
the last half century has been al
most phenomenal. During that
period capital invested has grown
from s3,4s2,5O0 to $3.50, 1864; the
number of wage-earners from 1926
to 1854, and value of products from
$l1.9sl,642 to $7s5,562,433. For 1900
the report shows capital of $780,
19s.264 invested in land. buildings,
machinery, tools and implements and
the live capital utilized. The value
of products is given at $7S5,562, 433,
which involved an outlay of $1O,123,-
247 for salaries of officials, clerks,
etc; S33,457,0l3 for wages; $24,O6O,4l2
for miscellaneous expenses, including
rent, taxes, ETC., and $6s3,5s3,577 for
material used, mill supplies, freight
and fuel.
There were 921 establishments with
an average capital of s2o5,427, against
Ills establishments in 1890, with an
average of $104,jjI invested per es-
tablishment. The figures show this
decade to be the most rapid in its
tendency toward concentration in
this industry of all the periods COW
cred by census statistics. The num-
Der of women employed increased 1893
per cent. and their wages 1879 per
cent The number of children en-
ployed increased 1873 per cent. and
wages 176 per cent, since 1890. ILL
nois led the states in the value Of |
products in both 1890 and 1900.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-07-03
MARKETS BY TELEGRAPH.
live Steck.

Kansas City, July 2.-Cattle-Market
steady to strong on best, slow on others;
beef steers A5@7.s6 native cows, N1
G5.25 native stockers, $3.50Q4.9o. Hogs-
Market lower at S.0067.s0. Sheep
Market strong and higher; sheep, p1@
$40; lambs, s3Od6.75.
Chicago, July i.-Cattle-Good to prime
steers, $7.75GS.50; stockers and feeders,
S2.5O@5.35; Texas fed steers, N90U7.00.
Hogs-Mixed and butchers, NO078 30.
Sheep-Good to choice wethers, 0.7S8l0o;
western sheep, s2DdS.9O native lambs,
$3.5OQ7.S5.
81. Louis, July 2-Cattle-Beef steers,
N50pS0O; stockers and feelers, H.s504.s0;
Texas steers, &15d6.8O Hogs-Pigs and
lights, T.25g7.S0; butchers, SS5Qs0eh.
sheep-Natives, N,PoG7Oo; lambs, NSoo
100
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-07-03
4 Hard. Fought Bicycle Race.

Atlantic City, N. J., July a.-Aftss
one Of the hardest fought bicycle
races ever witnessed in a middle DID.
lance contest, Harry Caldwell, Of
Hartford, defeated George Lesndsr,
OF Chicago, in . 2o-mils motor-paced
race last night by " laps in 3e:as.
Leander led up to The fifteenth mile,
when Caldwell forged to the front,
Leander having played himself cut
by the hard pace set. Leandsr in
ished five miles in 7:s6, ten miles In
15:0O2-5 and is miles in 2s:el 81,
Caldwell going the 20 miles in 1888.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-07-03
SVEPTBY TORNADO
s,,.1faek Of Country In Wisconsin
~ Devastated by q Storm.
MS Nan KILLED, OTHERS: INJURED.
U0oses and Barns We're Wrecked. stock
Killed. Trees Blown Down and Hun.
dreds Of Acres Of Grain
Ruined.

Racine, Wis, July "A stretch Of
country half mile wide and extend
ing from the town of Raymond east
to Husher, In the township of Gale.
donna, this county, . distance of ten
miles, was swept by a tornado late
yesterday afternoon. One man was
killed and several persons were in
tured, 40 houses and barns were
wrecked, 30 or 40 head Of stock were
killed, hundreds of trees were blown
down, hundreds Of acres OF grain
ruined and other damage done, the
property loss amounting to many
thousands of dollars.
The storm first struck the house
Of William Cook, just west Of Ray
n,ond, and blew 1t to pieces. J. J.
lAing's house was then wrecked and
Mr.. Laing was badly hurt, but his
family escaped. His barns were also
wrecked. The roof and one wing Of
George Vests house, near by, were
blown away. The house and all Of
the barns and other buildings Of
Elisha Lower were demolished and
n Is reported that three persons were
injured in the wreck. The barns of
Frank Eastman ut Kilbournevilc are
gone. At Caledonia the barns and
home Of Albert Herman were car
ried away, William Hess lost his
barns and had two horses killed and
Christian Erb's barns were demol.
lshed.
The only fatality reported is at the
home Of G. H. Thyson, Of Caledonia.
His house was completely wiped away
and also the barns and Thyson was
killed. The other members Of the
family escaped serious injury.
Reports from the district state
lhat many other barns and houses
sere blown away and that 1t is hard
10 estimate the exact number. A son
II Elisha Lower was driving 4 horse
nttached to wagon loaded with farm
Implements. The storm caught and
nrried him and the wagon into a
held 100 yards away. The horse was
|dlled and the young man injured.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-07-03

Eufaula, |. T., July 3.-The new
town of Spokogee, in the Creek ma
ton, was opened to the public Tues
day. Six hundred chances for bust
ness lots were sold and drawn out
After the drawing few lots were
sold to the highest bidder, the bids
ranging from SIS to 5000. The sale
was continued until yesterday after
noon on account of darkness. Over
500 people were on the ground. The
residence lots were sold yesterday.
Several members Of the Brooks-Rid-
die feud faction, who were attending
the picnic near the TOWNSHIP. met in
town during the afternoon and in
dulged in some wild shooting. No
harm was done. Otherwise the draw
ing was of the most orderly char
acter,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-07-03

Guthrie, Ok, July 3.-While driv-
ing through the country near fish.
omingo, |. T., Tuesday, Deputy
United States Marshal Bridges was
attacked by outlaws, supposedly the
same band that murdered the Okla
homa sheritfs on Monday, and severe
ly handled. being left for dead.
Later the bandits were overtaken by
a posse of officers near Duncan, I.
T., and routed, the outlaws abandon
ing a number of stolen horses and
escaping across country into Okla
homa. Two have been captured.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-07-03
4 REMARKABLE SHOWING.


Chicago, July 3.-The Railway Ago
says: The year 1902 has, SO far, been
the most remarkable period in 70
years of railway history In respect
to insolvencies and receiverships.
Since January only one operating
railway, the New York & Pennsylva-
mia, So miles long, has been placed in
the hands of a receiver, and that one
broke all previous records for brew
ity Of stay, the appointment having
made in February and the road hav-
ing been sold under foreclosure and
started for reorganization in May.
The receivership thus covered the
short season Of four months. The
Railway Age, therefore, for the arst
time in its history, cannot report .
railway for which receiver has been
appointed and continued in the cur
rent six months. During the ssh
years in which the record has been
kept it has shown the appointment
of receivers for 500 roads, covering
114,4OO miles Of lines and represent
ing stocks and bonds aggregating the
vast sum Of $6,291, $4,000.
In single year, 1893, no less than
"a roads went into bankruptcy with
29,34O miles and $1,7s1,OOo,ooo Of
stocks and bonds. But since that
year Of greatest financial calamity
failures have rapidly decreased and
reorganizations have gone on ct
equal speed, SO that to-day the era
of railway receiverships may be said
to be ended.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-07-03
Want the hull Fight at Lawton Stopped.

Guthrie, Ok, July 3.-Gov. Fergu-
son was appealed to yesterday by the
National Society for the Prevention
Of Cruelty to Animals to stop the
bull fight advertised to occur at
Lawton on July as an attraction
of the street fair there. The gov
ernor is sick in bed and no business
goes to him, therefore no action has
been taken yet on the matter. The
request states the sport is brutal.
un-American and should not be toll
Grated.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-07-03
Consecrated Bishop Of Honolulu.

San Diego, CAL, July with i'm
pressive ceremonies and in the pres
ence of most notable gathering Of
Episcopal clergymen Rev. Henry Bold
Restarick was consecrated bishop Of
Honolulu yesterday morning in St..
Paul's church. Five bishops of the
church were present and took part.
The sermon was preached by Bishop
Jaeger, of southern Ohio. Bishop
Rsstarick will leave for his diocese
in Honolulu within Q few weeks.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-07-03
The Number Of House Bills Intoducsd.

Washington, July 3.-The records
At the capitol show that every bill
presented to President Roosevelt was
signed by him before congress ad-
journed. This Is exceptional, as 1t
generally happens that some meas
ures are overlooked or forgotten in
the hurry. The total number of bills
introduced In the house during the
recent session was 1880. Three
committees Of the house handled
two-thirds Of these bills-the COM
mittee on war claims having 2,4SS of
these, the committee on invalid pen
sions $500 and the committee on mil
itary affairs 1888.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-07-03
A Fire In watouga, OK.

Guthrie, Ok, July s.--Watonga, the
county seat of Blaine county, was Wis.
tied by disastrous fire early yester-
day, the total loss being estimated
beyond $4,000 The heaviest losers
were the Koch Hardware company,
% the amount Of $500; the Tyler &
CrDnkhite department store, $4,000,
end the Mistletoe bar, $4,000. The
Buildings burned formed the principal
portion of Main street and were the
most important In the city.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1902-07-03
SENATOR VESTS APPLETON.
11ss0uris Representative In tho United
States Senate Has Gone Totally Blind
In Washington.

6edalia, Mo-, July 3.-The Evening
Sentinel published the following yes
terday afternoon; "'rhe Sentinel is
enabled to state on the best of au-
thority that George q. Vest, one of
the most brilliant United States SEN
Ators Missouri ever had, has become
totally blind in Washington city and
b wholly unable to read or write.
He has an attendant to lead him
about town and to and from the cap
ltol. His mental faculties are still
nnimpaired."