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Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1903-02-15
THAT COUNTRY WILL RECEIVE
HER ENTIRE INDEMNITY IN
FIVE lkSTAlLMENTS
RAISING OF THE BLOCKADE
C2csES TO BE DISPATCHED I'M.
MEDtATELY FOR WITHDRAW.
AL OF WARshlPG.

Bowen, Nenezuela's representative in
the peace negotiations at Washinr,oa
mas sl&nnd with each of the allies
representatives here a protocol PRO
viding for the immediate raising of the
Venezuelan blockade and for the refer
enFe OF the question OF preferential
C22tment of the claims OF the allies
against Venezuela to The Hague az
bltration tribunal. The final fo.maili-
ties occurred at the British embassy.
II 1880 O'Clock D. m Mr.. Herbert
Haering, first secretary of the D-iaieh
ehbassy, announced that the British
protocol had just been signed and that
signatures Of the Italian and German
protocols would follow in the order
named
ihe Italian protocol vas signed at
1850 and the German protocol at
1910 O'clock. the presence Of Baron
Ste'nberg at the White House must
caie delaying q final close to the ne
EQUATIONS until after midnight.
Language of Protocols.
The Bsitish protocol was IN rn..'fs n
The Italian in Italian and German and
Tie German in German and English
NJ, Bowen signed in duplicate for
Vene2uela Sir Michael Havhert for
Great Britain, Signcr Mavor aoe plar.
chos for Italy and Baron Sne,l von
Ste berg fog Geemanv rmno ijat n,
IN tho signing az tho last nrotocnl 80
5ies We're dispatched to London. Be-
in and Rome Announcing The fact r
Is eS0ecfel that the commonla~e ~
he blookading fleet within tho newt
twenty-four hours will receive th-ir
orders to Withdraw their yoeeals
once.
-, the provisions of thoee ,roli,,,i
nalv protocols which bavo ro,,li-,,.,
more than three woel,c ~ oonnt,,,
negotiations Venezuela n,a1,os *.
.inct gains. the itnmediatn rais'a,. -
blockade from which mo "a E<~
suffering for somo weeks. ana tho re-
urn on al her vessels. war ana ner-
thaht Whlch nave been captured BY
me allled neet.
Manner of Payment.
Creat Britain cor,,on, oua ,.a,.
-erciya aavanre na,,,nsts ,,'','ts e ~ l'fs
aach G-eat prifai,, ,alaa'.7., - 49,
,,ent On ,ba e;a,,+.,, ~ 'ie.
ri ao1 Garpoar,. ard '-'e 80
.hi,tv ana si,t,- d.vs fro,I 's,l' s1l. "'','i =
rany in od1it;a' ~, nm N@te
nonfbIv navna,4, 4il ~, e,3
a,,,n,,nt noiJ bar a,,,,a o,,si ny ~.
e94n oo0 H. ,,,an,.sti. ''',' : -, es W
sfac+ion 81 tbai7 ciai,es ~ ~, ~ "a
,laloas tbc slliea - -
otbo7 creditore no+san. =. "a WI -
II fbo cnsfo,5s ,'ogli,,t % ~ ,ei''
ooYts ~ = Gra,,s o,5 49, 1i'C c.l, wv"
- Tbi. nc,ca,taoo ~, az.
5aoinninr Marnb ana ,ots;aa',
.ho Vcns7nelan f,oa's,,,.,. ,,,,+;, .,t
Haelo trfh,mai sbaI daniio ,,i,s.l.l,.
shall be distribnfad witbou, rrae,,
7nce among fhe cIaimant natj6rs o.
whether the allied nowars ~ crest
B4tain. Germany and italy shaIl "a.
reive preferential payments
italy Makes Gains.
Italy. by her protocol. gains ip,me-
Hate payment of her first class claims
without further adjudication. as soon
as the Joint commission at Caracas
3hall have passed or the remainder
IF her claims. In round numbers The
adiHdicated Italian claims amount 10
$50 Qoo from which xiii be subtract
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1903-02-15

ST Jonus \. r.. Feb IA The Unit
ed States revenue cutter Seminole
which sailed for the Bay of Island "a
endeayor to force passage through
the ice for the ice-bound American
fishing schooners. is now in the har
Dor near Cape Ray awaiting a favor
able opportunity to proceed to her des
tination.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1903-02-15
CONFLICTING REPORTS.
Uribe-UrIbc, Alleged Suicide, Kiis
Colombian Commander.

newspaper published in Cartagena.
says that after heated political dis
cussion. General Uribe- Tribe Shot an
killed General Juan n Nalderram
the commander-in-chief of the Colon
bian forces
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1903-02-15
SIXTY PERSONS INJURED.
hurricane Does Immense Damage at
Buda Pest.

Bula Pest. Feb. IA hurricane
'.sited this town and did enormous
damage. The roof was blown. off st
El2abeths church. FIVE statues OF
Sc MS around che church were thu
10 the ground and other works Of art
wee shatte ed All the bridges are
impassablc sixty persons We're ia
ifred
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1903-02-15
IOWA FARMER ROBBED.
Fhievee ZIG Up His Iron ketsle md
Cct Away With $3.50.

9skaioosa Ia, Feb it.-Chalies
ca' enter, farmer iesiding three
mi'o5 east OF Oskaloosa. was robbe
du he night Of $3l50 that was
a' IL the collar OF his house.
ll money WIS buried in an iron set-
tie c'Shteeu ia7hes belcw the surface
aEi the thieves knew the exact spot,
Though Carpenter asserts that no one
hrr h.mse't Fnew the riding pl.co
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1903-02-15
RAIDEO BY DETECTIVES
CHICAGO TURF RIVE STMCNT COM
PANlES' OFFICES CLOSED BY
TIVE POLICE.


Thousands of Dollars May Have
Been Obtained by Ingenious Ideas.
More Raids to Follow.
Chicago, Feb. 14.-Three turf in
vestment companies offices We're raid
ed here in the afternoon by detectives
and a number of attaches arrested.
The head of fourth concern, warned
of the proposed movement, made his
escape before the detectives arrived.
The different firms visited by the po-
lice were the II. Brolaski company.
1856 Dearborn street; Benedict compa-
ny, room 703, No. 225 Dearbon street:
The Mid-Continental Investment com
pany, lS5 Dearborn street. and A. J.
Demorest & Co.. on the eighth floor in
the Temple Court building, Dearborn
and Quincy streets.
When the detectives reached the
Demorest place the president of the
company. A. j Demorest. could not
be found and there We're a number OF
patrons in front of the locked doors
clamoring for payment
just HOW Dlutu money DSuOfeSt
took away with him when he left his
Office is not known, but the place was
beseiged by dozens of patrons all af-
tornoca who claimed that they were
heevy investors.
Other Raios VIII Follow.
The heads Of the Benedict and Bro
lasfi concerns We're booked at the pc
lice st9tic1 on state charges Of con
orc;ing bookmaking business. and on
city charges OF running gambling en-
terprises
There are numerous other turf in
vestment" establishments in Chicago
ana fuither raids by the police prob
ably will BE- made
The circulars seized in the Offices
raided reveal. it is said. several in
genious new schemes. Letters from
men. women and boys in nearly every
town thronghout the Middle West were
found. with hundreds of communica-
tions from Chicagoans
Although no definite estimate Of the
amount lost to investors can be made
at present, it is said the total will run
into hundreds of thousands.
The raids followed a general police
order to close all fraudulent turf ey
changes in Chicago. Three squads Of
detectives started out simultaneously
TO round up the alleged offenders
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1903-02-15
Hoosiers Contributed.

indianapolis Ind. Feb. a. Indian
apolis and Indiana cities contributed
about 100000 to the st. Louis get
rich concerns. There were two
agencies here. one of the international
company and the other Of the Ryan
company
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1903-02-15
Weather.

Illinois, Indiana ana Missouri Rain
or snow in south tonight and sunday
Lower Michigan and Wisconsin
Snow tonight and Sunday
Upper Michigan. Minnesota. Dakotas
ana Montana Snow tonight and sun
day
Nebraska Snow in south tonight
cloudy in north portion tonight and
Sunday
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1903-02-15

Phlaaelp!.i Feb. 1.-THE anthra.
cite coal sJriAe commission. after BE-
ing IN continuous session for more
than thsee months, closed its open
hcagiNgs with an all-day argument by
Clarence 5. DaTow in behalf of the
miners. The commission viii meet
in secret in Washington next Thurs
day and begin the consideration Of its
award. Ii is expected that by the end
of this month the arbitrators will be
ready to make their announcements.
II an increase in wages is determined
upon. the increase is to date from the
first Of last November, the commission
having decided upon that date on Oct.
81. After the days session the com.
mission held short conference with
the lawyers for the several interests,
and asked them to hold themselves in
readiness in case they are called upon
by the commission
The crowd that heard Mr.. Darrow
speak was fully as great as that which
listened 10 Mr.. Baer and Mr. Darrow
the previous day Mr.. Darrow took
up the entire time of both sessions.
five end onehalf hours. He touched
upon almost every phase OF the strike
ard when he closed ne was greeted
Win long applause, which Chairman
cray Gid not suppress. President
mitchell was IN court all day but di
not nave anything to say to the com
mission IN n2rting.
~ the afternoon session Mf. barrow
again took up the question OF violence.
on can never have a great strike
excepting here and there violence is
done. ne SAD. ana so 1t was III the
coal helds, where 100000 persons are
living very close to life He said It
was wonder after the operators had
lnsoientlY and cruelty rejected the re.
quests of the men, that there was not
mere violence among this population,
Walch was reduced to condition bor-
derlng on starvation.
Discusses the Roycott.
r.
ulhihs 70 the poycott. Mf barrow
sa.u M 'hGle VS. one IIlustrious Us exam,
Nv, ~ ies.S' - ., ihe uhl'eu o'a'eS oi
the p0S '''t,' a'iu tila' was III 'he Amer
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1903-02-15
THE MARKETS.

Opening, Range and Close OF Grain
Prices at Minneapolis. Chicago and
Duluth.
Farnishei ty Coz Commission co Eirst
tiunal Banb asildin. wl4o have di ect S. .ros
g huneapoli inlutl AID Chicago
February Il, 1908
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1903-02-15

An eastbcund through freight was
going toward Pittsburg at a high rare
Of speed. Just west of the little STA
ton cf Vienna is deep cut. approach
ell b. a SHARP curve. The soil hoVe
the tracks in the cut had loosened
from recent rains and quantity Of
roo Ks had tumblcd 70 the tracks. The
slide occurred few minutes before
The train arrived al the spot and there
was no possibility for stopping in tim
to prevent the crash. The engine wa
thrown nigh into the air and alighted
on its side. pinning the three unfor-
tunate men under it and the escaping
steam literally soalded them to death
Ten cars Immediately behind the
engine We're derailed and piled in a
hpaD
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1903-02-15
THREE MEN KILLED,
Fatal Wreck on the Baltimore and
Ohio.

Washington, Pa, Feb. 14-In a
wreck al Vienna station on the Halti-
more and Ohio railioad, three men
were killed. the train to which they
belonged was piled in confused mass
on the tracks. which were torn up for
several hundred yards. and all trafiic
was blocked. An eastbound freight
train struck a large boulder lying On
the track in the cut just west Of
Vienna station. The dead men were
al employees OF the road
ne dead are: George Cowan. NJ. a.
Bel and James Wright.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1903-02-15
DARK0\X CLOSES CASE
ATTORNEY FOR MINERS CON.
CLUDES ARGUMENT BEFORE
STRIKE COMMISSION.
IMMENSE CROWD PRESENT

Many People Cheer the Lawyer at the
Termination of His Address-coI ~ crs
Almost Every Phase OF the Struggle
Open Sessions oi the Commission
End. and Secret Meetings Viii Be
Held N WASHINGTON.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1903-02-15

The foregoing dispatch is in conflict
with the report brought to Kingston
Jamaica. Feb. 9 by the steamer Para
from Colon. according to which Gea-
eral jTribe-tIribe committed suicide on
Jan 30.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1903-02-15
Bank Statement.

Reserve on all deposits decreased
S3.0l6.000: reserve on other than q $.
decreased s3.009.975. loans increased
$11.274SoG; specie increased s3.7SS,-
500; legal tender decreased s3,772 100
deposits increased s12. .130 900. circula-
ton decreased S43S 800 in five days.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1903-02-15
New York.

The short coverings should be
caused b. the announcement of the
settlement of Venezuelan troubles and
the better prospects based upon the
currency gain for the interior and a
favorable bank statement together
with knowledge that MIR Morgan is
not seriously i'll The announcement
OF gold exports would soon be made
The announcement the bond of Erie is
| viewed as trading market where the
low priced issued should be bought on
| all weak spots.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1903-02-15
Prepare Other Protocols.

The protocols in proving for refer
ence OF the question of preferential
,reatment 10 The Hague. do net state
In detail the methods Of procedure by
which the case is TO be laid before the
tribunal. This will be done In a sec
eAd set of protocols. the preparation
OF which will begin at once It T.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-05-29
INSURANCE MEN SUSPECT FRAUD.
Probing Death of Young Man Who Had
100000 in Policies

Newton. Mass. May 28-The grave OF Edward NJ.
Thayer. the Newtonville young man who died sud
denly early this month while carrying s50pV0 or
life insurance was opened this afternoon. and the
body was removed to the cemetery chapel Medical
Examiner Frank ". Draper. Of Boston. removed
certain organs. Tonight the sentrtes who have
been guarding the cemetery paced up and down as
usual. The location of the grave is Yet unknown
TO the many curious persons who have been at
tracted to the cemetery by the mystery surround
ing the case.
Thayer was arrested in Boston last month on the
charge Of forging deeds OF property on which ne
gave bogus mortgages securing, 1t IS supposed,
of MS own. Secrecy maintained about the
case owing to the serious illness of Mrs Thayer
A few US after his arrest bail having been &C
cepted Thayer found dead in bed IN a tash-
forable hotel. The certificate named acute Bright
disease as the cause of death Medical examiner
Draper having signed it. The fact OF the death
was suppressed for some DAYS but when 1t be
came known the fact that Thayer carried nearly
10000 in life insurance. although only twenty
eight wears old. also became public steps We're
taken by the Insurance companies 10 protect Ihelr
interests To intimations that Thayer might nave
killed himself. Medical Examiner Draper pUbhCiy
announced that he reason 10 Grange MS
dia gnoss in the case. ,s =, a.,
After Thayer's funeral guards were placed IN me
cemetery here. presumably by the insurance com
panes as the Newton police and the family as
claimed su>n action
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-05-29
RAIN SAVES FORESTS AND CROPS
Heavy Fall in Part of rondacks-Almost
Cloudburst Near Amsterdam.

Utica. y. Y. May 2S--A heavy rain fell last night
in the Adirondacks. and the region about the Mo-
hawk and Malone Railroad, from Fulton Chain to
Upper Lake is now out Of danger Of forest fires.
Hundreds of laborers who have been lighting fire
were released to-day.
Amsterdam n y May 28-The first rainstorn Of
any consequence in seven weeks fell here late this
afternoon. 1t was almost in the nature OF cloud
burst lasting only ten minutes yet it proved Won
drously beneficial the all but blighted crops in
the Mohawk Valley
Schenectady n Y. May 28.-After drouth last
ing forty-three days a heavy rain began mis- morn
ing, with every prospect Of a long continued fall
Saratoga n y. May 2S-As a result Of the pro-
tracted drouth Saratoga Lake is so low that bass
can be plainly seen in the spawning beds near the
shore. The potato crop will be seriously damaged
unless speedily restored by a heavy rain. Hay will
be scarce. and the absence of moisture is causing
autumnal appearance. Garden
truck is far from being success. and prices have
advanced
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-05-29
W4NT NIXON TO ACCOUNT
InUentor of Po5cder Seeks to RecoUer
Nenrlu 5000 .OOO-NirOn' RepLY.

Trenton n J., May 2S.-Walter Noney. of Key
port y j. an inventor and formerly head OF the
Volney Smokeless Powder Company brought
suit in the Chancery Court to-day asking for DIS
solution of partnership with Lewis Nixon and an
accounting He alleged that through the operations
Of Nixon he has failed receive nearly $2V0"o to
which he entitled.
The complainant says that he was doing well
when approached in 1897 by Nixon, who represented
that he could procure orders from the government
for two hundred thousand pounds of NoIney patent
powder Volney says that Nixon fulfilled his promise
forming of companies to finance the enterprise
etc, until finally, Volney declares, Nixon induced
him to sell all the powder patents and contracts
they held 20 the International Smokeless Powder
and Dynamite Company. Nixon, the complainant
says insisted making the deal without as
sstance. and Volney asserts ne has discovered
that 5000 shares of stock in the company, Of
the par value of S3.95000, and $4,000 in cash. were
secured for the patents and privileges, He says
that Nixon told him they got only $3.50 coo IN stock
and of this Voney, alleged. got 10000 OF stock
Now Eoney wants accounting and the annulhng
of his partnership contract with the defendant
Lewis Nixon said yesterday that IT old
suit which was brought up periodically TO annoy
him. 1t was commenced In the New-Jersey courts
some time ago, but was withdrawn. Later, when he
Tammany Hall it was again brought up
and dropped. This its third appearance There
nothing in II at all.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-05-29
A STEP TOWARD CHURCH UNITY.
Congregationalists, Methodist Protestants
and United Brethren to Get Together.

Washington May 28.-Protestant unity received
Ct impetus to-day in the favorable action toward
that end ~ = subcommittee representing Congre-
a-iors list Methodist Protestant and United Breth-
-en churches This committee decided 10 report 10
the general committee. vhich Will meet in Pitts
burg on Juf- J. that il favors d general council for
the united churches, consist Of one representa-
tive for each five thousand members Of all the
churches uniting
This action is regarded as important hecause or
sc e-ec- ,,ror7 other Protestant efforts toward
union It is the first or long series OF move
merits which involve all Presbyterians. the Duich
and German Reformed. Methodists. North ana
south AND half a dozen other >ects- II the union
recommended here to-day is effected u VIII iIltan
religious body having &.l2s minister's 1ol"'
Churches md psa $50 commandments. giving >l0'''
no v-e--1
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-05-29
A CHANCE FOR YOUNG MEN.
Commissions in Philippine Constabulary for
Graduates of American Military Schools.

washington May IS (speciaD.-The Bureau OF In
.uIar Affairs is seriously contemplating AWARDING
10 the graduates who have shown the greales' pr
- a. ~. host military schools commissions in
Tire Philippine constabulary. 1t is estimated mat
from fifteen twenty commissions could be SiEe !,
70 brig Young Americans each year anu wiz ~
ts aI,nTeciated that first they would not perhaps
MAKE as good officers the non-conihlIsso9lgu
C=7ra-s to whom these places are no" given. II II
he iced that with experience they Woud becoiI
i,{rber Grade officers than the non-comrlss iohtu
I NH We be At all events. they would be
sInerior to many who are now receiving lneSe
Submissions The pay OF officers in the Phiilpphe
SUPPLEMENTARY Is for captains from $40 to Sl'D
lar for FIRST lieuenants $500 10 SlpV5 a yeht anu
a. s,.cord ii4utenauts from $500 to 500 year IN
addition to their pay they receive allowances aGI
@G5ree Sufficient TO cover their house rent ana hed-
-eI trea tnent and hospital acconInouatiol ire
II is said that the respoilsl bihty deVoniit uhaf
might be expected from the pay given ana II IS 9fi
JieVed that in with better CLASS OF ll M
ing these places. the pay Will be rasei ~ op
nortunities for young men 10 dSilhF41sL mn a.
aelrfs in this service many. ana III mort M
stances where exceptional talents were dispa1'tIp
the appointments might lead 10 something ~
X net
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-05-29
NAVAL DEFENCE PL4NS.
Coast Line DiUided Into Thirteen
Districts.

Washington, May 2S.-Division Of the coast
line of the United States into thirteen naval de-
fence districts has been ordered by Acting Sec
rotary Darling. the recommendation Of Ad-
miral Dewey. president of the General Board
The line extends the entire length of the Allan
tic, Gulf, Pacific and Great Lakes coasts. and is
the first step in elaborate scheme Of defence
for the United States in time OF war on which
the General Board has been at work FOR some
time. naval officer of high rank will be as
signed to the command of each district
In the official order designating the districts
it Is provided that in time OF war the lighthouse
inspector in each district shall become second
in command Torpedo bases will be established
in several districts. and torpedo boats will be
regarded part of the mobile defence of each
district Means for exchanging information pc
tween shore stations and ships at sea Will be
provided. this establishment to be known as the
naval patrol.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-05-29
MOBILE RAPID TRANSIT COMPANY Broadway 54h Street. New York
JACKSON (KY.) JAIL FIRED ON
Storm Helps Repulse Providing Band-Jett
and White Arraigned.

Jackson Ky May 2s.-Curtis Jet and Thomas
y,-b+a nero arr7fgned to-day for the murder Of j.
z Narcurn and pleaded not guilty Their trial
was set for next Monday.
Colonel Roger Williams left to-day for Lexing-
ton The camp of the troops was almost swept
away in the storm last night 1t Is thought 'haC
colonel Williams VIII ask for more troops and more
equipment -,
The grand jury IS still working on the Coekrill
case.
At midnight last night band Of sixty armed
men prowIing around the Jail. exchanged seEei la,
viii guards who then drove them on Uy
firing three voIeys in rapid succession Just o5-
fore the firing a flash OF lightning reVealed q
SQUAD OF men in the hills il the rear OF the Ja-l
II was then expected that concerted action W.
10 be made TO reach th5 Jail, and the troops ~
ma red to give auv Corners hot reception. nul =
terrific storm was raging. and II was a6Solut5iy
dark so hat no further demonstration was MADE
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-05-29
LIGHTNING KILLS IN INDIANA.
The Storm of Wednesday Night Severe
Throughout the State.

Indianapoli May 2S.-Details Of the work Of
the storm which swept every part of the State
were received to-day. At Alexandria the Penn
American Plate Glass Company was severe suf-
ferer seven large steel stacks being wrecked
William {. Gray. a machinist's helper. was killed.
\ part Of the Republic steel mill roof was lifted.
The aggregate property loss is large.
At Walton Manford Stevenson was killed by
lightning, and four other men were severely in
jured.
AT Hammond the wind wrecked the home Of
Policeman William Bundle. and Bunde was Sc
verey injured BY falling timbers Edward Bren-
nan. railway engineer, died Of shock. Christie
pher Hode and his son. while working in field:
were struck by lightning The boy was killed and
the father fatally injured.
At Cireensburg the county DulldlngS were I'M
rooted.
Heavy damage done at Frankfort Thorn
town Decatur. Windfall. Camden and Geneva.
In this city and surrounding territory, the tele-
phone wires wrecked. A strike of the tele-
phone lfuemen is delaying the repair work. Prop
erty loss in Howard County alone is estimated at