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The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1904-02-12
To Our Correspondents.

We have received several letters
for publication recently that were
not accom- panied by the namo OF the
writer. Most OF them were newsy
and We dIslIked to omit them from
our columns; but, as stated here
toiore a few hundred times, we
can not publish such lotters. I'm
scrupulous persons often try to
take advantage OF us in this way,
writing letters made up Of false
and hurtiul statements. This is
why we are compelled to have the
authors name with each and every
letter sont In. We do not publish
the names, OF course, but use ficti-
tlous signatures In the paper.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1904-02-12
THE LOUISA NATIONAL BANK.
NO. III.
Treasury Department
Office Of the Comptroller Of the Currency.

Washington, d. c., Feb, 8. 1904
WHEREAS. by satisfactory evidence
presented to the undersigned, it has
been made to appear that The Louisa
National Bank, located in the City Of
Louisa, in the county of Lawrence, and
State of Kentucky, has complied with
all the provisions Of the Statutes Of the
United States required TO be complied
with before an association shall be au-
thorized to commence the business OF
banking;
Now therefore, I, William B.
RidgelY Comptroller OF the Cur
rency. do hereby certify that "The
Louisa National Bank, located in the
City Of Louisa, in the county Of Law
renee, State OF Kentucky, is authorized
to commence the business OF banking
as provided in section fifty one hundred
and sixty nine Of the Revised Statutes
OF the United States.
In testimony whereof witness IN,
hand and seal OF Office this third day o
February 1904. VIM B. RIDGELY, I
Comptroller Of the Currency
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1904-02-12
JOHN @. BURNS,
Special Commissioner
Of the city Of Louisa.
BOLTS FORK.

Died, on East Fork on the Doth,
Lenna Hanover. She leaves a
husband and two children TO
mourn her loss. We extend SYM
pathy to the bereaved family.
Mrs. John Ross, ST., has been
very sick for some time, but at
this writing is better.
Born, to Strother Fannin and
wife, a fine girl.
Rev. Thomas Bellomy Is holding
a protracted meeting at -Newcomb
and is having very good success.
Fletcher Bocook ls very low
with consumption and also Mrs.
Sam Bocook is sick.
Miss Chattie Workman, OF Cat
lettsburg, came home some time
ago for her health, and is improv-
ing wonderfully under the treat
m, ntof DR.. Allen Priehard, OF Bolts
Fork.
Charles Spronce and vile gave
fine dinner In honor OF Charles
| Miller and wife Sunday last.
Married, on the Goth Cleve Davis
TO Miss Alice Smith.
Billie Ualwell, who broke hi'
leg some time ago, is Improving
nicely.
Misses Bertha and Adalint
Miller were visiting the Misse'
Bylngtou Saturday.
Curtis White, who has been sick
|, o long, Is able TO be out again.
Miss Nora Ross has been al
Ironton for a month having heI
eyes treated.
| Mrs. John Cross visited relativei
In Arlgo City last week.
s. s. Bellomy and wife visited
Robert Ruggels and wife Sunday
Alpha.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1904-02-12
Quick Settlement Of Insurance


How's this for quick settlement?
Fire Srnday.
Loss adjusted Monday.
Loss paid Wednesday.
Louisa, Ky, Feby. 2ud. l9I.-
Received OF +. 7. d. Wallace Jr.,
agent Aetna and Hartford Fire
Insurance Companies sl0S.A being
In full settlement as their proper
lion OF loss and damage, 10 stock,
sustained by fire Jany. 81, 1904,
The settlement is entirely salts
factory to use.
Many thanks for promptness.
Dixon Moore a 20.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1904-02-12
VIII Grow Broom Corn.

\ new crop to which the atten.
ton OF the farmers is being sttract-
ed is broom corn. The establish
mont OF a broom factory here has
opened a market for broom corn,
and number OF farmers havo
made inquiries regarding 1t. 1t is
learned that the factory can
consume all that can be raised In
this section, and that It brings FIVE
and six cent, a pound delivered, a
hgure which will pay much better
than tohacco.-owensboro In
quirer.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1904-02-12
Langhorne & Roberts,

I. H.. Roberts and the Lang.
hornes, contractors, have formed
q partnership TO handle the work
OF building arches and cuIyerts
and filling the trestles on the Big
Suudy division OF tho q. 40. be-
tween Louisa and Hampton City,
and also the trestle at Walbridge.
There are seven such pieces Of
work included In this contract
between the points mentioned, aud
the work will amount TO over $40.
600 90. A. soon as the weather
will permit they will start the
work and push It rapidly.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1904-02-12
Accidentally Shot.

Thomas Fsnnln was accidentally
shot last Sunday morning, near
his homo on Rock House Fork,
by James Williams, a youth
about IA years old. They we're out
hunting together, but became sep
Grated in the woods. In short
timo young Williams discovered a
squirrel and fred at II with q shot
gun, killing the squirrel and
wounding Thomas Fannin, who
was only few yards away. The
Williams boy did not know Fannln
was 20 near when he fired. DR.. II.
Havs was called and dressed hi,
wounds and reports him doing
very well MARTIN County News
From expressions Of President
Stevens when here last spring W,
believe the c. 4 o. will build 4
a handsome depo, for Louisa. He
was gratliied at the business CIV OF
1.-THE road here and indicated that
the depo, was not In keeping will
the patronage.It would certainlyb'
wise for the railroad TO give US
good station. The n. a w. viii
doubtless erect respectable depo
just across tho river, and we hop
to have one propor,ionately good
a, loast, As to the proper location
there IA no question but what tn
site OF the burned building Is tn
best that can be procured.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1904-02-12
Unclaimed Letters.

List OF letters remaining un.
claimed In this office, Feb. IL, 1904
Miss Vlrgle Adams,
j. II. Berves,
Miss Belle Bowe,
Miss Essie Butcher,
VIM. L. Cunningham,
Mr.. Jim Carl,
w. d. Compton,
Mrs. b. Daniels,
MIR. J. F. Dorst.
Mr.. G. $. Elawick,
Mrs. Dora Tottin,
b. W. Ennis,
Mr.. Jim Ghalball,
Rev. w. NJ. Jarrel,
Rev. ]. NJ. Hicks,
Mrs. Clara Johns,
Miss Jennie 0dell,
Mrs. Ellen Ramgh,
Mrs. Cllsta Short,
A. NJ. HUGHES, p.
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aNNsssssssssnNNssssssss'
PERSONALS.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

49,
Isaac Potter, Of Pike county, is
in Louisa.
Miss Ella Preston has been vlsi-
ting ut Buchanan.
Attorney F. l.. Stewart was in
Webbville Friday
Mrs. Cynthia Stewart was in
Catlettsbnrg Monday.
NJ. J. Riggs, OF Williamson, W.
Va. was here Monday.
S. Thompson, Of Busseyville,
was in the News office Tuesday.
He Corns returned Monday
from a visit to Ironton relatives.
DR.. Lee Dean and Mr.. Moore OF
Adams, We're in Louisa Monday.
DR.. II. o. Cease returned Mon
day from a business trip to Column
bus, o.
j. w. Jones was In Catlettsburg
last week to see his sister, Mrs
Emily Medley,
Mrs. w. F. Austin, Of Potters,
has been visiting her sister, Mrs.
VIM. Justice.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. w. Heston, Of
Williamson, w. Va, visited Louisa
relatives this week.
Mrs. LYDIA Moore,o Catlettsburg,
was the guest Of F. L. D. Wallace
Thursday Of last week.
Mrs. ii. c. Corns was called TO
Ironton Tuesday by the illness OF
Mr.. Corns' grandfather.
J. II. McKinster, who recently
moved from this county to Echo,
W. Va, was In Louisa Monday.
Mrs. Josephine Mcdowell has
returned to her home at Ironton,
after a visit to her sister Mrs,
Weller.
Mr.. Glen Atkins, OF New York,
visited Louisa relatives this week.
He WAS accom- panied by his cousin
Daisy Shannon, OF Catlettsburg.
S. NJ. Walters and j. II. Stapleton
were here from Flat Gap this week
Mr.. Walters went ON down the
river 10 buy a stock Of goods fol
their store.
Resident Engineer b. r. Thorn
as was called to Cincinnati Friday
on business connected with letting
the contract for Dam No. 2, anC
returned home Tuesday.
Miss Lilly Brown, Of Burnside
Ky, who has been visiting he
cousin, Miss Matte Mckee, wal
called home Friday morning b.
the serious illness OF her father.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1904-02-12
Sotle. Of Sal. Of water Work. Franchise.

/. John @. Burns, Special Commits,
sioner appointed by the City Council Of
the City OF louisa, will on Saturday,
the goth day OF February, 1904, at the
front door Of the city nall in the city Of
Louisa, Ky, between the hours Of 10
o'clock u, m. and o'clock p. m, offer
for sale a, public outcry, franchise for
the period Of twenty years t2O), to the
highest and best bidder, for the pur-
pose OF operating and maintaining a
system OF water works within the city
OF Louisa, Ky.
The city council Of the city of Louisa
reserves the right to reject any and all
JOHN @. BURNS,
Special commissioner
Of the city Of Louisa.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1904-02-12

The Louisa Cornet Band, which
was 90 much In demand during
the last campaign that II got out
ofwind, has "caught It's breath"
again and Is now getting in work
ing order under the etootershlp"
Of Prof. ELLIS, and viii soon be In
condition TO deliver some good
.blows.n
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1904-02-12

We desire TO extend our thanks
TO the Odd Fellows and all others
who gave us their help and sympa'
thy during our trouble Incident to
the illness and death OF our beloved
husband and father We fully
appreciate It all and shall never
forget II. Mrs. G. w. Murray
and children.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1904-02-12
NEW PREMIUM OFFER.
Big Sandy News Will Distribute More
Gifts Amongst lis Subscribers.

On Feb. 25th, 1901, we will dis
tribute the following five premi-
ums:
l. Ladys' or Gents Fine Watch and
Chain.
2, Sewing Machine.
3. Latest Webster's International
Dictionary, price $3.50; or 10
vol. set Chas, Dickens works,
bound In cloth; or l2-vol. set
Sir Walter Scotps Waverly
novels.
4. One set each Of Rogers Bros.
silver knives, forks and tea
spoons.
8. Fancy $40 enameled iron clock [,
S.day.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1904-02-12
s. A. Donahoe, p. T..

We regret very much to report
the dangerous Illness OF Mrs, HON.
er A. scholze. she suffered par
tlai stroke OF paralysis Wednesday
night and her condition is consld'
cred critical.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1904-02-12

Great reduction in mems and
bo,'. oyercoIts. Almost nj your
own price. We ARE determined 10
make prices sell thcm in mid win
ter and not carry over ono.
A. j. Loar 4 Co.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1904-02-12

4. s. Johnson has moved into T,
J. snyder's residence on Lady
Washington street. DR., Bromley
will move Into the house vacated
by Mr.. johnson, having bought Il
some time ago.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1904-02-12

Got our prices on hay, corn, oats,
chop, bran and chicken feed be.
fore buying elsewhere. Quality
the best prices the lowest.
Big Sandy Feed Go,
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1904-02-12

FREE To LADIES Handsome
stick pin ofexqulslte and exclusive
design; also valuable beauty
secret. Send no money! simply
name and address TO
Bascom sturgell 4 Co,
Owlngsvllle, KY
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1904-02-12
Want to Sell Your farml

Numerous inquiries are still
coming to the BIG SANDY News
from persons wanting to buy farms
In this county. Those who want
to sell will do well to send US full
description and lowest price I'M
mediately.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1904-02-12

Frank Maynard, OF Adams, was
Ia the NEWS Office Monday. He
has sold hi. farm to jon slurgell
Of Johnson county, and will move
back TO his property in Louisa.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1904-02-12

Mi. Harry Lawson and children
returned TO their home at William.
son, W. Va, Monday, having been
called here by the death OF Mrs.
Lawson's father, DR.. Murray.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1904-02-12

The Congressional district just
across the river will hold its re-
publican convention at William
son in March.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1904-02-12
Escaped an Awful Fate.

Mr.. II. Hagglns, Of Melbourne, Fla,
writes; MY doctor told me hat Con-
sumption aud nothing coulu be done TO-
me. was given up todle. The offer OF
a free trial bottle Of DR.. Kings New
Discovery for Consumption, induced me
to try It. Results we're startling. am
now on the road to recovery and owe al
to DR.. Kings New Discovery. It surel,
,ased my life." This great cure lsguar
anlced for all throat and lung disease y,
A. NJ. Hughes, Druggist. Price SOC 4
Isi.Oo. Trial bottles free.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1904-02-12

i'm. Mcclure and family loft
Wednesday Tor Kanauga, ONO,
Where they Will make theft home.
Thoy have rented their farm near
Gallup.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1904-02-12
East Point.

Last cha nee. Each dollar sent
BIO SANDY News or handed to
mo will eniItlo you to number In
the premium award, Fob. 20.
II. A. II. LESLIE.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1904-02-12

The second Quarterly Meeting
for Grassland Ct. will be held at
Grassland Fob. 21.2l. Let all In.
tcrested take due notice OF this
date.
q nnn.hna u H.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1904-02-12

Insure ,cith H'Giiace. Fire In.
surance n speciality, Polleic. is.
sued on the spot, oni,e at resi-,
denco opposite Baptist Church.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1904-02-12

A. j. crum a Co. have sold their
grocery store at the head OF Losk
Avenue to DR.. l.. II. York, and II
1, said DE-. York Is about to dispose
OF II TO other parties.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1904-02-12

Feb, 18th is the date the
News awards its free prem
iums. One number on each
receipt for a years subscription
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1904-02-12

j. MIlt Evans, son at James
Evans, OF Prosperity, was mar
rled yesterday to Mlss Viola
Thompson, daughter OF David
ThompsIln, near Fallshurg. Rev.
II. d. Hewlett oillclated. Mr.. Ev-
aus Ia one OF tho hast known aud
most popular young men 10 the
county and his bride Is a pretty
and bright young lady. The News
nxtends Its best wishes.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1904-02-12

Samples OF fine embroidery, FIVE
yards In each piece, at the lowest
priccs you ever saw, AT tho Louisa
Bargain store.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1904-02-12

A report that Judge W. W. Mar
GUMS residence was destroyed by
ffe In Coredo Tuesday is untrue, we
ars pleased to learn.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1904-02-12

Finch, Pit and Panic, the three
most popular games, are hard to
procure, but a Ec@ 10; was teceiy
Cd yesterday nj Conley's store.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1904-02-12

Nothing 10 Loaisa to equal our
line Of ladies dress skirts from
Sac TO $6.4s. The Louisa Bargain
Store.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1904-02-12

Handsome opal rlng absolutely
free. No mouoy required, Write
today, Bascom sturgell 4 Co.,
Owingsville, Ky.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1904-02-12

Mrs. A. M. Campbell is stlll con-
iined to her room, suffering from
severn cold.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1904-02-12

Forest sammons, little son OF IL.
y. fell on a sidewalk aud dlslocated
his right arm at tho elbow.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1904-02-12

Another lot OF nice valentines is
Just In al Conley's store.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1904-02-12

You can get Finch asd Pit at
Conley's.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1904-02-12

Alex Lackey, Jr,, has been sick
for several days.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1904-02-12

G. F. Willis, night operator at
Springville, has been promoted to
the position of chief operator OF
the division offices at Ashland.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1904-02-12
: OUR NElGHBORS.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Williamson, w. Va, had an $751;
900 fire last week in resident por-
ton.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1904-02-12

The wife OF f. Don orcutt, city
editor Of Ashland Daily Independ-
ent died from a hemorrhage Of the
brain last Monday morning. On
Wednesday evening before,she sank
down in the floor just after carrying
her baby up stairs. From that
time until her death she had very
few conscious moments. Our con-
dolence is extended to Mr.. Orcatt
in his deep bereavement,
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1904-02-12

Conley has a new line of box
paper In white, cream and gray.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1904-02-12

The department OF Justice has
requested Judge A. M. j. Cochran,
United States Marshal Sharp and
District Attorney Tinsley, Of Gov
ington to submit opinions to the
Attorney Generals office as to the
necessity for the erection OF a Gov
eminent building In Catlettsburg.
Congressman Kehoe has intro
duced bill In Congress asking for
an appropriation for that purpose.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1904-02-12
The LOUISA NATIONAL BANK
CApITAI SAC 00n00
CAPITAL $50, 100000
Will Begin Business Not Later Than Feb. ssrd.
Directors: B. F. Thomas President; M. G..
Watson, Vice Pres; M. F. Conley, Cashier;
J. F. Hackworth, DIR. L. H. York, F. H
Yates Augustus Snyder.

will be conducted and patronage
spectuy modern equipment the
building recently Hackworth Main
Crossst
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1904-02-12

Hurry upl Pay your sub
scription and get in on the
premium award. Time al
most up.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1904-02-12

Valentines o: all kinds, both
fancy and comic, at coplcy's store
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1904-02-12

Valentines at conloy's.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1904-02-12

Recently the Cincinnati ar nd
Louisville papers contained long
accounts, under flaming head
lines OF some alleged volcanic ca
pers being played by a mountain
in Rowan county. Here Is the Sc
cret: A visitor from Sugar Loaf
mountain, in Rowan county, to-day
reports that party OF men have
gone into tho assures on the noun.
tain and found several barrels OF
moonshlne whiskey which had
evidently been made there. John
Hilderbrand aud Parsley Grow,
moonshiners, were arrested near
there a week ago by Deputy Unit
cd States Marshal Castle OF Carter
bounty. 1t is believed they oper-
ated In the mountains and that the
moonshlne plant Is their property.
A further investigation Will be
made as a small volume OF smoke
continues TO come from the fls'
sures In the mountain side.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1904-02-12

The Chesapeake and Ohio rail-
way has made cut in Its working
force at every shop, both large and
small on its entire system. The
Huntington shops, being the lar
gest OF any along the road, natur-
ally suffered the greatest and the
exact number laid OIL there was
one hundred and ninety eight. or
this number one hundred and
twenty came from the freight de-
partment alone, but every depart
ment suffered from lnachinists to
yard hands.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1904-02-12

Miss Lilly Brown, OF Burnside,
Ky, who has been visiting her
cousin, Miss Matte Mckee, was
called home Friday morning by
the serious illness OF her father.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-09-17
HELD UP BY MASKED MEN


Winnipeg, Man, Sept. l2.-The Ca.
madam Pacific railway w~esr-bound
transcon'iueutal express was held ur
by four masked men four and a halt
miles west of Mission junction. At the
point Of revolyers the express wassen-
ger was compelled 10 land over the
yaluaDlcs. and the safe was dynamited.
The registered mail was also ran
sacked, The robbers escaped TO the
bushes, and are supposed to have
crossed the boundary. They secured
about $4,000 from the express safe.
General Manager McNicoll of the Ca
madam Pacific stated Sunday night that
he had been advised that the transcon-
tinentaj train which left here last
Tuesday morning had been ncld Nd by
train robbers % miles from Mission
Iuncucn, b. c., 43 miles from Vancou.
YER. There were four men in the par
ty. They compelled the train crew to
uncouple the mail and express car
from the remainder Of IN" train and
run ahead two miles. Hero they looted
the mail and express rarF. II is moi
known just how much they occurred
Mr.. McNicoll stated that En had been
advised that arrests had urrn made.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-09-17

In my sons Junior year at Iiar.
ward says John Burroughs, the natu'
ralist, "it became the custom in May
and June to give frequent band con.
certs in the evening Oh the steps Of
University hall. Exactly over the band
was n tiaepole, fastened at an angle 10
the building. On the gilded ball of the
fagpole there would come and perch,
soon after the concert began, a little
screech owl. After the music ceased
and the crowd dispersed The little owl
would fly away again. So regularly did
the owl come with his noiseless. mufied
Hight that my son come 20 look for him
and TO speculate how long the band
would have TO play before he would be
attracted by the music. Many persona
saw him, vet he appeared to take no
notice Of the yard full Of people, but
seemed to enjoy the music, as far as
his actions and attitude betrayed his
feelings. as much as did any one. Ger.
tainly the love for music. SO strang IL
man. must find Its beginning in lower
forms of life"
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-09-17
RIO GRANDE ON THE RAMPAGE
lnitcd States Cust0m IInusc at Pre-
sidi" del Nnrtc, Mr,., Has
Been Nnshed Away.

Kansas City. Mo-. Sept. IA spc-
ciaI TO the Star from Anime, Tex.
says.
Tine Rio Graudc is on the worst
rampage in its history and great de-
structlon of property has already oc-
CURED al Prcstdio del Norte, Oiinito
and many other smaller settlements
situated on both sides of the river for
Il distance Of 800 miles along its
course. The valley is narrow along the
river through the Great Bend region
Of Texas, and losses by destruction of
crops there will not be heavy. Accord.
Ing t. information received Sunday
from a mounted courier who came di.
rect from Preside del Norto, more than
one hundred houses Of that town. in
clsdjng the United States customs
house were washed away by the food.
The food is said to have swept
away Whole settlements OF houses occu.
pied by McNicana between Preside lei
Nortc and Boqutllas. No reports Of
loss Of life have been received. The
valley south Of Del Rio is wide and in
a high state Of cultivation. 1t is also
thickly populated. Heavy property
losses will occur when the food
reaches there. 4 warning has been
issued t. the settlers below, aud taey
are busy moving out Of the valley and
preparing for the expected inunda-