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The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1903-01-01
War on the Shyfocks

A bitter fight is being waged in
Charleston against the "shylock' loan
and installment companies, which are
thriving on money collected from the
colored population
Under the guise of state law these
concerns have grown rich, ard accord
ing to a statement made by citizen,
who claimes to be able to prove what
he says, more than 100000 is taken
out of Charleston every year from the
I poor population. Exorbitant rates OF
interest are charged.
The business has been steadily in
creasiHs@Sor the past few years. Not
long. ago $40 per cent syndicate was
driven out of business by the sudden
disappearance of the president, who
skipped with the funds. According to
statement made by leading furni-
ture dealer, who is in a position to
know, the wildcat concerns reap rich
harvest, the profits frequently amount
ing to 500 per cent a month.
Not long ago the dealer Sa1o tnal ne
discovered where one set of furniture.
hardly worth $50, had been transfer,
!. red so often that the company had
cleared $1,000 on the numerous trans
actions. /.--
Furniture is sold to negroes on the
installment plan, with liens protecting
it. Goods on which ssS have been paid
have been seized and carted away
when it was impossible for purchasers
to make good the 81 additional, ~and
consequently the buyers are left in
the lurch. Instances of this kind have
been numerous, and the cooperative
association is being formed to drive
such concerns out of the field.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1903-01-01
CHOLERA DECIMATES MORoS.

Mindanao Villages are Almost Depopu-
lated by the Plague
Moros, on the island Of Mindanao,
report that cholera is depopulating the
villages on the east side Of Lake La
mao. At Maciu there is an average
of fifty deaths a day. The disease also
prevails at Bacolod. 1t has appeared
on all sides of La1e Lanao, but tho
Visayan residents of the island do not
vet seem to have been attacked.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1903-01-01
WANT LEADS TO TRAGEDY.

Alabama Veteran PoIsons Granddaugh.
ter and Then Kills Himself.
At Florence, Ala, Sunday morning,
Calvin Carson, an old confederate SOL
dier, driven to desperation by want,
with his granddaughter, helpless
cripple, dependent on him, gave the
girl carbolic acid and cut his own
throat. The girl had been a cripple
from birth and was 81 years old.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1903-01-01
MISSOURI BANK ROBBED.

Professional Cracksmen Present Them
selves With Nice Christmas Gift.
The Bank Of Union, Mo-, was bur-
glarized between and o'clock Sat-
urday morning, the vault beng blown
open with nitro-glycerine, and $4,000,
the entire contents of the safe, stolen.
The robbers were two in number and
are believed to be professionals. They
made good their escape.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1903-01-01
FIVE DEAD; FIFTEEN HURT.
News of Friehtfu Railroad Wreck
Comes from Canada.

Comes from Canada.
It is reported that the Chicago eX-
press on the Grand Trunk railway,
which left London, Ontario, Friday, at
$50 O'Clock for Sarnia, collided with
a fast freight going east, at Strath-
roy.
The railroad officials refuse to talk
about the matter, but the latest reports
from the scene of the wreck state that
five persons were killed and fifteen
injured.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1903-01-01
TWENTY MILLIONS RAISED.
Northern Methodists Make Good
Their Thank Offering Fund.

Their Thank Offering Fund.
The Rev. E. NJ. Mills, at Rochester
N. Y, corresponding secretary of the
Methodist Episcopal thank offering
fund, is completing his final report
He says every dollar of the s20,co0,'
900 called for three years ago has
been raised in cash and pledges
More than half a million for educa'
tional purposes has been received
within fertysdye dsys, ,.... -,
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1903-01-01
CLAYTON Don't Want 1t,

The announcement made in Charles
ton from such high authority that 1t Is
eHssa,, to the effect that Dr., Y, r.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1903-01-01
POPE TAKEN SUDDENLY ILL.
Stricken While Making CongratuIa.
try Address to Cardinals.
The. Exchange Telegraph (London),

Ine, EXCHdHSt ICItSI dPIl KLUHuOHJ,
says:
"The pope was suddenly taken i'll
while receiving the cardinals Tues
day. For a time he was incapable Of
speech. When the address was over
he was carried from the throne and
put to bed"
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1903-05-16

The most miserable being In the world
are those suffering from Dyspepsia and
Liver Complaint.Nore than seventy-hve
per cent. Of the people in the United
States arc afflicted with thes, two dis
eases and their effects: such a. Sour
Stomach. Sick Headache, Hab;tual Cos
tiyeness. Palpitatiou Of the Heart. Heart
burn, Waterbrash, Gnawing and Burn
ing pains az the PIT Of the stomach. vel
lew skin. coated tongue and disagree
able in the mouth, coming up Of food
after eating, low spirits. etc. Co 20
your druggist and get a bottle Of Au
gust Flower for p or IS cents. Two
doses wiI relieve you. Try IL. =. g.
Green, Woodbury.. New Jersey.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1903-05-16
County Court.

James City County Court was II ses-
siou Monday, Judge sydney Smith pre-
siciug. The attendance was very small.
owing probably 70 the Circuit Court Of
last week. All cases on the docket were
confused till the next term.
The VIII q Miss Mary Warburton
was admitted 20 probate. and Mr. ".
Gof6igau qualified as executor. He al. O
qualified as executor 81 Hiss Julia War
burton, whose VIII had been previously
prcbated- his bond was $500.
Mrs- Flora Rogers qualified as exec u
Tx Il the estate of her late husband, {.
T. Rogers. il a bond u 81. 600
Ar. A. f. Harrell qualified az executor
II the estate Of K. X. Cole IN The sum o.
SD, 600. with Capt. L. ". Lane. ST., as
security.
AR. J. ~. Jennings. on the recommen-
dstion Of Tho Board % Supervisors. was
appointed By tie Court Superintendent
IL Poor for James City. and gave a bond
Of S.. 900 with Ar Il. X Harrell az
security.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1903-05-16

men end the banks We have had no sup
port here. Stiu the people expect a FRS .
class paper.
TRE GAZETTE has awakened aud en-
hvoneS Williamsburg. thss done more
tor It's upbuilding than all other iufiu-
suces. 1.-THE people do not give II the
support 1t deserves. they are standing in
their own hight. The local newspaper
o~n DO more sor the people than any
other agency, because K Is seen and
read by men Who contemplate locating
hers.
We hope cur people VIII now rally 20
its support and make il what il should
DC.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1903-05-16
Hunting Privileges.

Nr. A. W Jennings, proprietor of
Hotel Iennings, Al Toaoo, leased large
acreage for the hunting privileges in
lanes Cisv. A great deal OF II i marsh
ia0d for sora hunting.
Yesterday AR. Jennings transferred the
leases 20 AR. George +. Adams. mana
rcr OF the Chamberiin Hoicl. Old Point.
Mr.. Adams secured these hunting
grounds for his guests. lie VIII also
build club house OF the water 50 that
those who desire L San run up by water
and stay as long as they choose. AZ
Hotel Jennings kennel ot fine dogs vii
bs kcpt by a French dog trainer Tor The
benefit oi sPortsmcu-
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1903-05-16
EVERY CHURCH

tiou Supported by voluntary ooutribu-
ton viii be given a liberal quantity OF
The Longman q MARTINEZ Pure Paints
wherever they paint.
NorE,-Have done SO for twen ty-sev ven
years Sales: Tens OF millions Of gal
Ions. painted neariy two million houses
under guarantee 70 repaiut ii not salts
factory. The paint wears for periods
mp 20 eighteen years Liuseed OIL must
be added 20 the paint. ldone IN two
minutesl. Actual cost then about
SI.25 a Ealboa. Samples tree. sold by
our agents
L. 81. Lane & Son. Williamsburg. J.
~. Clements * Co. Lee Hall, " r.
Branch. Toauo-
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1903-05-16
. - ST q ala.
Bear IL Ifs A. fN Hss NHss es.-.i
'''. 9 &zHAzzZx
Land for sale.

offer for sale my farm Known as
Guns. ~ miles from Williamsburg. IN
James City county Land all tillable.
About 60 acres cleared. balance IN tim
ber. Good house on farm and good
young orchard. also good water. Soil
adapted 10 tru~King. Good meadow
around farm. Price -. ZOO. Half cash.
balance IN 6 and y months.
Also tract ofland % GO acres, near
Diascund, good house. water. small or.
chard. ! VIII sell Tor 5000. Terms cash.
A tract Of 80 acres close BY the above
Good bouse. good land. 80 acres open
balaDce "a timber. Price $3.50. Terms
casa.
A farm of,20o acres. al timber, in Ne y
Kent county. $1,000.
Asy home iarm Of 600 acres, az good
land a. there j. 10 sbe county. Good
house, barns. staiie and good orchard
Price 5000. half cash.
Fsfty acres Onc-halfr oile from Diascund
Good leyel sand- Price $3.50.
Address care ofSazrEte, Williams
burg. Va. A.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1903-05-16
A Sure Thins.

II is said that nothing Is sure except
death snd taxes, but that Is not alto
gether true. DR., Kings New Discovery
for Consumption Is sure ours tor al
lung and threat troubles. Thousands
can testify 10 that. Mrs. c. Il. Van
Metre OF Shepherdtown. ". Va. SAYS.
u had q severe case OF Bronchitis aud
ior year tined everything heard OF.
out GOT no relief One bottle 81 DR.
Kings New Discovery then cured me
ats llutely.~ Its inialiible for Group.
Whooping Cough. Grip. Pneumonis and
Consumption. Try Il Its guaranteed
by Leonard Henley, Druggist. Trial
bottles free. Regular sizes sc, Sl.OO.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1903-05-16
York News.

John X. Charles. a YORK county man,
- -si-red graf affection since Christ
mas. Has family OF seven, in regular TO.
tatiou as-c bren IN the mercilcss grasp
OF typhoid lever. Heroioally ard tender
" has be nursed each OF his loved ones,
and now after long tight the dread
disease has seized him. Two OF the
children are yet unable 10 leave their
beds. but are thankful 20 get off with
their lives. There has scarcely been a
day since the first Of the year that the
physician has not been 10 Mr. Charles q
home.
The magnificent font, given by the Al.
len Chapter OF Zion and St Timothy
church, oi New York. 10 Grace church
YORKTOWN. has been placed in position
The frout j. Of sandstone and is delicate
" made. The vestry Of the church. al
its melting few days ago. adopted d
vote o. thanks for the magnificent gift
J F. Hubbard was elected a delegate 70
the council Of the Episcopal church. e
he held IN Roanoke. May 2G. and J 81
Clements was chosen as the alternate.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1903-05-16
Will Improve the Yard

Old Brutou ohurchyard IS TO be artist
cally laid of and beauuhed. Nice
walks Will be made the expense for the
work viii be borne by Miss Marie Mar
shall, through AR. J. +. kernochan, OF
New York. These people have been very
generous toward the old church and
take deep interest in it Miss Marshall
is a regular attendant at Button church.
IL il probable the interiorofthe church
VIII be remodeled and restored on this
old plan.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1903-05-16

Professor and Mrs. Bishops beautiful
and hospi.able home Was filed with the
sweet voice Of song and music on Mon
day evening. May II, at which time
Mrs. Bishop's music scholars gave a
concert. ard her patrons and friends err
joyed the performance OF the youthful
musicians. which was quite wonderful.
when il is remembered how short time
some of the little ones have been takirg
lessons. The audience was charmed with
each sepe-ate execution. time and hsr-
mony being perfect.
Mrs. Bishop is anexoellent teacher and
those who receive the benefit of her ma
sical talent are most fortunate. Pro
lessor Bishop and Miss Flora aensley
added much TO the enjoyment Of the eve
ming Mss Heusley by several sweet
songs. and Professor Bishop by his inin'i-
tohle Performance on the organ.
Among the performers were: Miss
Louise Dickinson. Miss Edna Roberts.
Master Lyon Roberts. Master Johnson.
Masters ErTick and Earnest Bishop and
many others. The audience retired de-
lighted with the pleasant evening ard
hope Mrs. Bishop may repeat this
musical entertainments IN the near future
and wish both her and her little scholars
much success
Among the invited guests were Mr..
rnd Mrs J. b. L. Spencer, Mr.. and Mrs.
L. " Roberts. Mrs. NJ. E. Neal. Mrs.
Dickinson. Mrs. 7. L. Slater and others.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1903-05-16
THE 10TH VOLUME.

Wen -i,is issue ne ciosc the tench vul-
--,e fTsE YIscISrA CAzE1-E. IL was
re-es.sbrsbed II 1893 BY the present
publisber. AID has Iabored industFiossiy
sor Williamsburg Tor rbe past ten yeaEs-
Before THE GAZETTE started tLere ~as
10 bank. now Nc have two. There were
10 Esbts. now We have tbezz. There
vas 10 Business Asen's Association, now
~e have s hustling re There was TO
knitting AEiI. nov ne have ore
whether THE GAZETTE had anything
70 do with .be establishment q thcse
enterprises xe seavs Il ser others 70 say
I've have accomplished any good sos
the people oftsis eity, we are heartily
glad q II. aud Ne leave IL iof others 70
sav. we know that sse have done al
that oould be done 70 buiid up tae town
and make il What u sbouid be. We Rave
tried 70 stir The peop'e and WAKE theH
No 70 ti,e Derds Of the hour.
Nc also knew that there are peopi-
49, who arc trying 20 down us-"
-rhe.e have never contributed diae q
che support Of THE cAzEgTE- Tier
grievances are purely Imaginary. and
give us 20 concern We have br01gh'
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1903-05-16

Eygy seven days fhe blood, muscles
and bones - man q the average size
loses two pounds 81 wornOut tissue. This
waste cannOt be replenisbed and the
health and strength kept up without
perisct digestion. When the stomach
sod digestive organs fail u perform
t1siT functions. the strength lets down.
health gives way. and diieise sets Up.
kod0. Dyspepsia Cure enables the
stomach aud digestive ORGANS 70 digest
and stimulate Al o. the wholesome food
that may De eaten into TIE KIDD ~
blood that rebuiids the tissues and pro-
fects the health and strength Of tie
mind aud body. Kodoi cue Indigestion
and dyspepsia and al stomach troubles.
Il isaD ideal spring tonic. Sold by
Leonard HeEley.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1903-05-16

Next Tuesday. The 19th. The PeoPie OF
JAMESTOWN district VII vote II a local
option eIertion- Every voter shoHia 80
ont and express his vieWs BY his ballot
4 he thinks local option a good thing he
sbouId vote dry. # otherwise wet
Tb- o~ouIe have these matters 20 decide
AID tbey are well posted Every voter
sbosla be frec 70 vorr ms VII.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1903-05-16
The Mays.

Recent experiments. by practical tests
and examination with the aid Of N-Rays.
establish IL As a TACT that CatarrA OF the
stomach is not 4 disease of itself, but
thai II results from repeated attacks OF
indigestion. How Can I Cue My In,
DIGESTION kocol Dyspepsia Cure is
curing thousands. IL Will cure YOU of
indigestion and dyspepsia. and prevent
or cure Catarrh OF the stomach. KodOl
Gsgests what you eat-makes the stom.
sch sweet. Sold By Leonard Henley.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1903-05-16

now aud then, at bedtime viii cure CON.
stipation. biliousness and liver troubles.
DeNftt's Little Early Risers axe the
famous little Pills that cure 10y arousing
the secretions, moving the bowels gent
Is. yet efeciual.y. and giving such tone
aud strength 10 tie glands OF the stomach
and liver that the cause Of the trouble
Is removed entirely, and i their use Is
continued Tor a lew days, there viii be
no return OF the complaint sold by
Leonard Henley.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1903-05-16

The following Is a true liSt of al deeds
recorded IN the Clerks othce since the
fist day Of the last term.
T Stubs and wife 70 Carrie h Nc
lavish. lot on Scotland Street......Ioln
Dahn ct TX 10 Albert Kane. ca. acres cf
land with the buildings ard improv-
mcuts thereon IN City of williamsburg,
known as Northington......Albrrt Kal {
CT TX 20 + O'Kce:e. Oh acres oi land
samc......kste Gay TO Darius Uphafn.
200 acres Of land IN Stonchouse District
~ " Bush TO r NJ Turner. 3 acres of
land in James City nty, known as
Bradley " NJ, rstou CT ux 10 "
/ T < Haynes. lot ofland in Stonehcuse
T District.-....RoSa Z Dcumcad ct viz TO <
B Chapman. house and lot on Duke Of
/ Gloucester street, known as the s, II
/ property. Matilda ( Person TO " Il
Stelliugs, 100 acres oflaud IN James City
county. adjoining II T Arms ,cad's 10 nc
...... = X Louchhcim ct ux TO ( b Char
man. 20S9 acres Of land in James Git,
county. known as Neck cf Land
Henley, Jr., 10 the Banking Company O
L l. Diricksou. j., house and lot q
Duke Of Gloucester strect......Abe Robert
et ux 20 Gertrude BALI - acres @
/ land with the buildings thereon, il
r lanes City county......B d Peacy. trustee
. 10 3 + Wolfe. honsc and lot on Dake q
Gloucester street. z Richardson e
ais TO John ] Score, 365 acres of land d
! James City county, known as Oaklau
......I K Bellamy CT ux 10 A f Griffin,
. lot OF land containing about l acre
= situate on Duke Of Gloucester street.
b Thee were eleven deeds Of trust r
p corded during the month. two relea,
e deeds and seventeen deeds Of lease, al
3 lgtter being marsh land and granted Z
Q a " Jennings for hunting privileges.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1903-05-16
CoIIege Field Dav.

Tuesday, Nay 19, will DC College
Field Day. The following are the events.
loo yard dash, go yard dash. halt
mile run. throwing base ball. tossing
czber, throwing hammer. putting shot,
running high jump. running long jump,
pole vault, piok-a-baok race, on all fours
trace. three legged race. shoe race.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1903-05-16

Axlo-r as there Is " liskey u-ade those
who want Il VIII sss l. Let Is Try s1rne
o.ap 70 regulate It's sale. We can 90 q,
ii We nv. and il VII be better than local
o,,;ou o. prohibition. We aTe IN hearty
s~mnathv with any plan that VII regu-
LATE The sale ofHquor. As q beTeTnse u
= a cu-Sc
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1903-05-16
sruRDAY. MAY ie 1905

The Legislature has ousted Jnose
Campbell. q Amherst Tins goes TO
show tbe strength Of the Temperance
element IN Vi-l fnia- Il also goes 10 show
that ths temperance 81 prohibition pee
De have no, TO 80 OUTSIDE q the Ae'n0-
e-a.ic pa-tv for assistauce.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1903-05-16
CANDIDATES. CARD.

hereby announce mvsSt a candidate
Tor SHERIFF. or JAMES CRY COUNTY AND
rHE CRY OF WILLIAMSBURG, subject Ca
the action Of the Democratic Primary. u
nominated and elected viii faithfully
perform the suites OF the office.
Respectfully.
Arthur DENMEAn.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1903-05-16
LEGAL ADVERTISING.

arso-ocrS who place Legal Advertisers "a
eRgsnsnerare hcgd personally rsspoi>i''e -
Sar,e. tits being tbe onlr coacition 80
u-b5ea Ne accept sEch sdreTfisinS- -" -
a.. rs- inch escb time. iess 3 per cent 20
DEVIATION IRON rbsSe terms
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1903-05-16

BY order Of the City Council, "A house
has been constructed in an isolated place
Francis street for the storage OF
gasoline. That was a wise move.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1903-05-16
2ooO.Mne TIekets Discontinued

On and after Juue !, 2OOO-mile tickets
will be withdrawnfrom salc and replaced
by the OOO-mile refund interchangeable
tickets heretofore announced.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1903-05-16
You Know What You are Taking

When YOU take Groves Tastclcss Chill
Tonic because the formula Is plainly
printed on every bo-tlc showing that il
i simply Iron and fluiuine IN a tasteles~
form No Cure. No Pay. soc.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1903-05-16

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets
All druggists refund the money II IL
tails % cure. T. ". Groves signature is
en- each box. 2Jc.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1903-05-16

AcrerrfSfnC rates rfssc s'ii''c' soc t''- =
-, .rn,r.tiru. Rsres 20 ~. IS cents pep
- re-;Ssur. with usual discounts Tor space
- ssr,. Local nogicss : Cents The line
r..,,yfj,ns ogrs.Sp~ct = Cent? 1cr lire.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1903-05-16

Enrerrd ~ the PostoHce o. hiLisH 50 ga
su-rond class mzii-E7sfter-
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1903-05-16

shoosmitb's sale attracted n ~ peo
pc fFom here Thursday,
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1903-05-16

SUBSCRIPTION RATES:
Subscription price 500 per Year sane
rsse for loSs siHse. aiwaFS fF aaFa"ce.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1903-06-11
HAVOC DISCLOSED.
Probably Forty Persons Drowned and s.
Millions of Property Loss.

Probably Forty Persons Drowned and S.
Millions of Property Loss.
Kansas, City, Mo-, June Sat
point near the stock yards the Kav
has started a new channel. Three To-
comotives, standing almost on end, are
barely visible above the water. Ths
cattle penned in the high overhead
chutes, where no help could reach them,
persisted in large numbers, proba b ,
500 having starved. Those confined in
pens, together with some 1000 hoSs
were drowned. The whole district, in
which the water is now only about two
feet deep, is full of carcasses.
Six million dollars will probably COW
er the total losses. y
! The loss of life is smaller than was
thought at first. No bodies have hee,,
found by the searchers, but approxf-
mately 100 people are missing. Prob
ably forty of these, according to TIE
latest information, We're drowned. d.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1903-06-11
SEVEE,TY-.ONE DEATHS.
This Is the Number Who Have Died
at North Topeka.
LATTER IS 4 WRECK
Water Is Still over the Greater Part
of the Place and the Contents
of the Stores Have Bees
Utterly Ruined.

Torekas Kan, June 5.---Tha bodies Of
The death list Is now placed at
seventy-one. with thirty people undeu
titled. 1t Is the belief that many bodies
are vat in the wreckage. Scores are re-
ported missing. and there is no way Of
Immediately locating them. The 1Tnio:
Pacific depot has been improvised
as a morgue. and there the bodies
gathered to await Identification.
North Topeka is a total wreck at
present. There is a town there-the
plaything of the elements, which seem
to have worried it till they are tired OF
their playthng, and then left it strand
ed. The water is still over a greater
part of town. In the residence districts
it is still deep in most places, and there
is considerable current. But the cur
rent is no longer strong. and flows
along as If only anxious to get back
into the bed of the river. The dam.
age is done, and the subsiding of the
waters will make little difference, sim
ply the lifting Of the veil which nov
hides the wreck of the undercurrent.
The business part of the towr is I,
sorry place, The damage of the waters;
was almost complete. The front -
most of the stores have openings bro
en- through either doors or windo
and bear high up on their sides and aI-
posed places the points of the foo
where the waters left dirty marks a.
they rushed by. The contents of most
of the stores are ruined. The currents
came rushing through with such force
that they upset counters and boxes and
whatever came in their way and dran-
ged the goods stored high on tie
shelves into the water