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The Elbert County tribune., 1903-06-11

men have been hard Mt work endeavor-
ing to strengthen 1t. West Granite. n
town OF 1000 people, is located In a de-
preston between the levee and rail-
road embankment. Ample warning
had been sounded and the Inhabitants
had sought safety when the dcluge
came. II is believed all escaped. but tho
town is under water.
Like the ancient city OF Venice. the
streets Of Venice. Illinois. almost oppo-
site St Louis, are waterways and tho
Inhabitants go about In boats.
In St Louis the buildings along the
river front have practically been hbnn-
doned, as the first floors are over foot
under water, which stands tonight
two feet deep on the top of the steam
boat levee.
In South St Louis fully 100 families
living near the mouth of the river Dcs
Peres were forced TO leave their housea
to-day by the advancing waters. and
many families living in house boats
fed to land for shelter. Men. and In
some cases women, worked to their
waists in the swiriing waters. with
ropes and wire cables. anchoring their
homes to the railroad tracks and to
trees on high ground. Wagons were
backed into the river up TO their beds
and furniture loaded In.
A Burlington switch engine having
on board n switching crew of four men.
topplcd from the undermined track into
five feet of water north of the Mer-
chants bridge. The men swan ashore.
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-06-11

minutes delay was occasioned during
the whole trip on account OF train con-
ditions and the schedule adopted by
Secretary Loeb before the party left
Washington wns carried out with mill
tary precision. Rarely was the triin
late In reaching its destination. not
withstanding that 1t passed through
the flooded district in Iowa. The
health of the president and his party
too was remarkable Not one member
of the party was seriously i'll and few
calls were made on the physician on
the train.
During the sixty-five days that the
president spent on the road he made
265 speeches and had 1t not been for
Seerctary Loebs firmncss. he would
have made nearly double that number
From the day the president left Wash
ington. requests began to pour In for
changes in his program and for addi-
tional addresses. but Secretary Loeb In
almost every case. said no. The sue
cessful manner In which Mr.. Loeb
managed the trip was pleasing to the
president and he warmly congratulated
his secretary.
The other members OF the party also
gave Mr. Loeb vote OF thanks for tho
able manner In which he had conducted
affairs.
One of the remarkable features of
the trip was the non-partisan spirit
displayed In the reception OF tho Pres
ident everywhere. Democratic M well
as Republican mayors united In ex-
tending him a welcoming hand. while
at Springfield, Illinois. former Vico
President Stevenson rode in the car
riage with the President. The crowds
were orderly and friendly and gave tho
secret service men little cause for con-
| cern.
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-06-11
Raising Watereress.

The cress is planted In the mud OF
a series of shallow canals over which
clear water is continually flowing.
Great care is taken to keep the entire
patch clean and free from weeds.
Three or four narrow paths run the
entire length of the patch. which Is
perhaps two hundred yards long. Be
tween the paths is still a narrower
foot-path OF planks resting on piles
sunk in the mud, these again being
crossed at right angles by similar
wooden bridges; the whole having the
appearance of huge chess board
with dark green squares where the
cress is ready to cut. lighter shade
where 1t is growing and a pale green
where the crop has Just been gathered.
The cress takes from ten to fourteen
days to come to perfection, cold
weather delaying its growth. When
the crop Is ready, plank is placed
across the bed. one end resting on
the path and the other on the wooden
bridge. On this the gardener kneels,
his knees and shins protected by thick
pads, while, with an ordinary table
knife, which he uses like a sickle. he
lops of the cress In handfuls, which
he places heads down in the water to
keep fresh. This plank Is moved for
ward foot or so at a time till the
square is entirely gathered.
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-06-11
OPENING OF ZINC SMELTER AN
EVENT OF GREAT IMPORTANCE

Denver. June s.--The News this
morning says:
The blowing in of the new zinc
smelter of the United States Zinc Com
pany at Pueblo yesterday marks a new
era In the metallurgical history of
Colorado. The first bit of spelter ever
produced in the state at that time and
from this date forward zinc ores that
hitherto have only found a market in
Germany will be reduced here at home.
The new work cost $1,000. 900 and are
located in Pueblo near one of the
American smelling plants The smelt-
er Will be running at full capacity in
about three months and will then EN-
ploy 500 hands. AT present 200 are at
work
The inauguration of this important
new enterprise means that ores which
few years ago were not only consid-
cred worthless, but a serious drawback
TO the operation of silver mines now
have a distinct market value and can
be sold near the mining district.
-Four years, ago Z. o. Jacobsen & Co.
of and Stone street, New York.
learned of the great demand in Ger
many for zinc ore and began to buy II
at the Leadville mines and ship IL to
the great German smelters at Frank
furt The Guggenheims became inter
ested in the project and asked jacob
sen & Co. to ascertain how the ores
could be treated in this country.
Jacobsen 4 Co. interested German cap
italists and they. Joining forces with
Jacobsen & Co. and NJ. Guggenheim's
Sons, incorporated the United States
Zinc Company. the purpose of the COM
pany being to smelt zine ores which nm
to that time had been considered val
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-06-11
Loss of Life In Topeka.

Topeka. Kan. June 6.-The dead in
the Topeka flood now number seventy
eight or this number fhirty-nine arc
reported dead on good authority. A
boatman yesterday afternoon reported
that seven bodies had been found near
the north end OF Harrison street. Tho
unfortunates were Mrs. Jessie Shaw
and four children and Mr. and Mrs.
Shamwciler.
The body Of man named Edwards
was picked up by party near Soldier
creek
Other bodies found yesterday were
those Of Mrs. Nellie Watson. Mrs. Min
ME Prayers and George Mcdonald
These were caught in the wrecknge-
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-06-11
BIZ TAIL POUCH
PURCHASE FRAUD

Washington, June CAS- result OF
the sweeping investigation of affairs
at the PostofIlce Department. Thomas
w. McGregor. clerk in charge of the
supplies for the rural free delivery SER
vice. and c. Ellsworth Upton OF Balti-
more. ono Of McGregor's assistants.
were arrested yesterday on the charge
OF conspiracy with Charles e Smith of
Baltimore to defraud the government
in the purchase OF the leather pouches
furnished the rural carriers throughout
the country. Their cases make seven
arrests in all since the Investigation
began. Other arrests are expected la
ter.
Tho story OF yesterdays arrests In
best told In the following Official state
ment given out by Fourth Assistant
Postmaster General Bristow last even
Ing:
Thomas w. McGregar and G. Ellis
worth Upton were arrested this after
noon upon warrants sworn out In Bal
timore by Inspectors J. ID. Sullivan and
r. ID. Simmons. charged with n con-
spiracy with Charles L. Smith and 9TH
ers. TO defraud the United States gov
ernment In the purchase OF pouches
from G. u. Smith OF Baltimore. The
complaints sets forth that McGregor
and Upton agreed with Smith to obtain
for him orders for many thousands OF
leather pouches such as are used by
rural letter carriers. The price agreed
upon was 90 cents per pouch: the act
ual value was less than 90 cents. Smith
was to pay TO them the difference be-
| tween so and 80 cents per pouch. 1t Ia
stated at the department that the act
ual number OF pouches which were pur-
chased exceed 10000. for which the
government paid 80 cents each. or $1S.-
900 in all Smith received and retained
for t;,is for his own use $4,000 The re-
naming $4,000 was paid TO McGregor
and Upton. The government could have
bought the entire number OF pouches
from the manufacturers for $1,000"
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-06-11
STEAMERS LASHED TOGETHER
STRUGGLE HARD TO SAVE LIFE

falling. The high water mark OF the
great flood of 1903 as established at St
Louis is BIB
So great an extent OF territory Is
covered by the flood. SO constantly
changing are the conditions as the wa
ter creeps higher and renders the stu
alton the more chaotic. and SO unrelia-
BILE are the various rumors OF the dew
astation that a substantial summary of
the losses of life and property cannot
be obtained. but up to Z O'Clock last
night information from APPARENTLY the
most reliable sources showed the situ-
alton to be as follows:
River stage. 375 feet. stationary
Twenty lives known to have been
lost.
More than 100000 acres of rich farm
ing lands under water.
All of Venice and the greater parts
Of Madison and Granite City under
water.
Twenty-Five thousand people render
ed homeless.
Freight traffic completely paralyzed.
and passenger traffic practically
stopped.
The shipping and manufacturing
districts of East st. Louis for three
miles along the river front is under
from three to eight feet of water Hun
dreds and probably thousands of head
of stock drowned East St Louis
threatened with complete inundation.
st. Louis flooded only along the water
front Entire property loss estimated
at s3,000.000.
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-06-11
FARMING MATTERS.
Roads and Bridges

IL Is probable that the next legisla-
ture will be asked to provide for the es-
tabiishment of course of instruc-
ton in the building of roads and
bridges, at the state agricultural col
iege says the Denver Republican
Farmers and stoclmen are discussing
the subject and all are in favor OF
the additional course.
Residents of the country look upon
the Agricultural college as an institu-
ton established largely for their bene-
Mt. and for this plans OF this kind are
aiwnys made for the school. The stock
men recently obtained change that
VIII provide for the instruction of rails
ers OF all kinds Of live stock by man
VINO has national reputation.
With this advantage gained the farm
ers and stockmen are interesting them
selves in the new scheme regarding In
strucuon In road and bridge building
and all similar public works. They
hold that the advantage of such in
struetion would be Immediately felt
In better construction of all classes OF
pubic improvements.
No definite action has been taken
In any part OF the state. as far as
know iaid David E. Miner, a fruit
grower OF the western part OF the state
at the St James hotel. There has
been much discussion OF the plan, how
aver, and all with whom have talked
have been outspoken In favor of the
movement.
In our section OF the state we need
good reads. and | believe that every
other section is In the same condition.
Under the present system the work is
done by contract. and the construc-
ton is frequently such that the high
ways are not permanent That is just
so much money thrown away.
"One great trouble is that road
building is attempted In this state on
the same general plan as prevails in
other states, where conditions are DIFF
ferent Now. It is not reasonable to
suppose that methods that are success
ful In Iowa are the best for Colorado
The contrary is generally the case
though the practice is along the old
lines.
by establishing course of instruc-
ton in the Agricultural college wo can
make a complete change. one that
hhouAH Ut VI BTtdl AuNdUldbt u tnt
whole state The teaching would nat
urally take the line OF practical demon
stations Of what is needed in this state
and would readily create almost new
system.
Montana Is one Of the first of tho
Rocky mountain states TO establish
such a course In the state Agricultural
college. 1t has not been in existence
long enough. however. to give practical
demonstrations of Its value. But the
people Of that state were highly IN
favor Of the plan and II will no doubl
work out satisfactorily.
Colorado farmers. horticulturisti
and stockmen are discussing the ques
ton now. Before the next session o
the legislature II should assume sucl
shape that something can be done to
ward establishing the branch of In
struciion. No doubt many meeting
wifi be held for this purpose The stat
is sure to receive great benefits from
| such instruction
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-06-11

st. Louis. June 9.-The flood has
vastating power and the situation is
appalling.
The climax came last night when, by
the breaking of a levee near Granite
City. wall of water six feet high
rushed down upon Madison and deeper
engulfed the already stricken city,
sweeping houses from their founda-
tions and drowning fifteen people who
, were vainly fleeing for their lives.
The report was current that fifteen
workmen in the St Louis Car and
Foundry Works had been drowned, but
later 1t was found that while seven EN-
ployes had lost their lives. thirteen 9TH
ers. men. women and children. had per-
ished.
Hundreds of persons were forced to
the roofs of their floating houses. and
an appeal was sent to st. Louis for as
sistance.
Every effort was made to force
steamers against the heavy current
four miles north of the stricken town.
but 1t was noon before the steamers
Mark Twain and Anna Russell. lashed
together and their engines working un-
der every ounce Of steam, after five
hours of battle with the current, were
able to reach Madison.
The crest of the flood has been
reached and the river is falling. At
feet, indicating fall of O.4 of foot
since O'Clock last evening. Reports
from along the river indicate that 1t is
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-06-11

writer in the Agricultural Econ
omist tells how to raise tomatoes. She
says: My method for raising a small
patch for table use of the delicious
fruit is to cultivate the plants until
they are twelve to fourteen inches
high. then clean out all the weeds.
have the ground loose and mellow
take wheat straw, place It all over the
ground. thick enough to keep down the
weeds and grass. taking care to put II
close up around the plants. This Will
also keep the moisture In the ground
and they will bear more abundantly
than in any other way have ever
tried. and keep perfectly clean. 1t
keeps the ground cool under the vines
and the fruit does not sunburn and rot
as il does when allowed 10 lay on the
ground. but Is always clean, with no
dust at all when gathering.
A greater fight than usual will be
made against the Goblin moth in all the
fruit growing districts OF this state.
The horticulturists have learned the
value OF spraying and also the neces-
sity Of producing only the finest grades
of fruit 10 put in cold storage or to
ship to distant markets. While the
fruit crop will be short as a whole
more good fruit will appear in the mar
kets in Colorado this year and it is
hoped the income from that source
will be greater than ever before. Cam
on City fruit growers will stick to paris
green as spray for the Goblin moth
this year. while testing the arsenate OF
lead and other preparations claimed to
have some advantages over the old
standby. Captain q. F. Rockafellow is
using GOO pounds Of paris green in his
seventy-acre apple orchard and he has
been rushing the work as fast as possi-
Bile since ascertaining thata a good per
cent. of the blossoms set fruit--Field
and Farm
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-06-11
spirituaIlst,s VIII Sustained.

New York, June "a will which
had been contested by relatives on the
ground that Mrs. A. D. Thompson, who
made it, and left the bulk of her es-
tate to Joseph NJ. Mahan. protege
of her husband. was under the infiu-
ence of spiritualists and not OF sound
mind, has been admitted to probate
by Surrogate Thomas. The latter said
in entering the order;
almost every one at some time in
vestigates what is known as Ameri-
can spiritualism. That some people
believe they can have communica-
tions with their loved ones in the 9TH
er world is a well-known fact. but the
fact of that belief is no ground for the
setting aside of persons wishes in
his last will and testament"
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-06-11
Eeres, Fires in Maine.

Houlton. Me-. June 5.-The forest
fres in Aroostook county have destroy
ed IA miles OF the Bangor & Arooatools
Railroad and reports from various sec
tions Indicate that two small settle
ments have been destroyed, at least
"a sets OF farm buildings have been
burned and the fires, which had al
most abated last night, were increas-
ing to-day before brisk wind.
The settlements burned are She-
man and Crystal.
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-06-11
New England prouth Broken.

Boston. June 9.-Rain and plenty OF
1t last night ended the fifty days OF
drouth in northern and southern New
England and quenched most of the
forest fires which have turned vast
areas in blackened wastes. The rain
already has drenched the entire New
England coast line.
The Elbert County tribune., 1903-06-11
Food Experiments.

Washington, June 9.-The expert
ments which DIR. Wiley. chief of the
chemical division OF the Agricultural
Department, has peen conducting on
number OF volunteers for the pur-
pose of testing the effects Of borax and
other preservatives in food, will be
suspended on June 20.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-10-23
Methodist Church Jottings.
lBy Rnv. V. A. Woopl

Autumnal services on the coming
Sunday. Old folks service in the
morning. Young peoples service
in the evening. The children of the
Sunday School will take part in the
latter service.
A class of eight members have
undertaken the study of the Scrip
lures on Monday evenings at the
parsonage. Anyone who means
business may join.
Announcement in the Milford
Dispatch thab the Prohibition AL.
lance would meet on Thursday
evening at the parsonage was not
official. Next meeting of theAllianct
Will be in the basement of thC
Methodist church, Nov. 10th, al
73O and a special program of sing
ing and recitatious will be provided
The general public will be welcome
No admission fee.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-10-23
Presbyterian cbronicIings
tBY Rov. E. N. smead,i }

The topic for next Sunday morn
ing is "The Divinity Of Our Lord Z"
The Ladies Aid Society holds their
FIRST social evening Of the season
tonight All the friends and mem
bers of the church areinvited. The
gentlemen Of the community are
especially welcome.
The Choral Society met in the
parlors of the church last Wednes-
day evening after prayer meeting
and formally adopted a constitution
and elected officers. The officers
are as follows
President-Rev. E. j. Perot.
Vice. -president-Frank Thrall.
Secretary-Rev. E. M. Smead.
Treasurer-Dudley Ryman
Other officers we're also elected
and which will be announced later
The list having been mislaid it is
impossible to recall them exactly at
this time.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-10-23
ADD1r1oNA1 COURT NOTES

Commonwealth vs.. Erastus Baich
and same vs.. A. W. Balch, sr.,
indicted for refusing to aid fighting
forest fires Jury found defendants
guilty. Both tried their own cases,
and alleged they were too busy to
leave the store.
Commonwealth vs.. j. g. Rose.
also indicted for refusing to aid in
fighting forest fires. defendant
claimed that he was unable by
reason Of i'll health to go'out and
the jury acquitted him and placed
the costs on the county.
Petition for viewers for county
bridge on Greentown and Promised
Land road, near Lows mill, over
Sugar Hill crsek. Frank Schorr
Samuel Hazelton and Lewis Franl
appointed.
Petition for viewers for county
bridge over creek crossing river roat
near house of Frank Driller in West
fall Frank schorr, John Vogh,
Jr., and Nicolas Roman appointed.
Private road in Shohola from a
Webers. Remonstrance filed. w
Il. Layton, John Stark and Cornell
ius Quick appointed viewers
Petition for viewers on count,
bridge at Mott street filed, Wallac,
Newman, Edward Quinn and Jamc
II. Heller appointed
Robertson vs.. Reidmuller am
Labes garnishee. Application fo
allowance Of counsel fees for garni
shees attorney. Held under advise
| ment
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-10-23
COUNTY.
For Jury Commissioner
JOHN s. DURANT,
of Westfall township.
Observation-Disclosures


One of the most brilliant social
events ever occurring in Milford
took place last evening, when Miss
Mabel Armstrong and Mr.. George
Wheeler were united in marriage
in the presence of a large concourse
of invited guests.
The marriage took place in the
Church of the Good Shepherd AT
six p. m. and was solemnized by
Rev. Pixley. The couple was at
tended by Miss Carrie Armstrong
and Mr.. Dan Wheeler.
The Armstrong home on High
street was magnificently illuminated
and decorated and thither the in.
vited guests repaired after the cere.
mony, where a superb wedding
feast was prepared.
The bride was most elabo-ately
gowned IN white and it may be said
that none ever presented a hand
somer appearance. She is a beauti.
full girl and was most charmingly
arrayed. The wedding presents
were very numerous and attested
her popularity with a wide circle
of friends.
After a wedding tour the happy
couple will reside here, where tn,
groom is engaged in business.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-10-23

tBy Rev A. Meyer Of Montague)
At our regular October com
munion the following members were
received on profession Of faith !.
John y CLARK, Lyman Heater, Lily
Cole and Lily wainwright. May
the blessing OF God be with them as
they begin the Christian life. and
may they be kept by His strength.
Jacob Conkling has received the
contract to paper the Hainesville
church The new carpet has also
been received and we hope that the
work will all be finished before next
Sabbath.
Mrs. Louise Miller, Mrs. Meyers
mother, has returned from two
weeks visit in Albany.
The pastor attended the full
session of the Chassis Of Orange held
this week at Montgomery, N. Y.
The people of our community,
among whom Philip Walters is very
familiarly known, have subscribed
S2S 30 for his benefit. Mr.. Walters
wishes to extend his most heartfelt
thanks for the practical sympathy
manifested for him.
John Y Clark, one Of the most
highly esteemed men of our com
munity, was stricken with paralysi.
and died last week The funera
sermon was preached from the tex
John Ia: 10, Because l live, ye shal
live also.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-10-23

S. D Mott of Passaic is visiting
friends in this county
Mrs. Joseph D. Rahner OF St.
Augustine, Florida, visited friends
in town this week.
W Frank Finger Of Trenton, N
J is a guest with his mother, Mrs.
Elizabeth Finger
Andrew Yettar lost about 1000
ties by the recent high water
John Alexander Dowie, elijah
I'D, who proposes to redeem New
York, has arrived in that city with
his hest. He is a vulgar, money
grabbing, blatherskite with very
little religion and less decency. New
York is laughing him out Of oounte
nance and he is scolding worse than
any termagant.
Wasps and hornets were the first
paper makers. Hornets are very
destructive Of house flies, and one
reason why they build nests on build
ings is to be near their prey.
The democrats held their grand
rally in the Court House Tuesday
evening. @. W. Bull, Esq, was
chairman, Fred Dreyer and Henry
Dewitt vice chairmen, G. A. swepe-
niser and secretaries.
The speakers we've an Monroe county
spell binders The audience. conn
posed largely Of ladies, filled the
room and was az attentive and
courteous as any speaker could desire.
Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1903-10-23
Gained Fory Pounds IN Thlrly Days

For several months our younger
brother had been troubled with in
digestion. He tried several remedies
but got no benefit from them. We
purchased some of Chamberlain Is
Stomach and Liver Tablets and he
commenced taking them. Inside OF
thirty days he had gained forty
pounds in flesh. He is now fully
recovered. We have a good trade
on the Tablets. ~ HoLLEy BRos.
Merchants, Long Branch, Mo. For
sale by Balch 81 Son, Matamoras, all
general stores in Pike county