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The Glenwood post., 1906-09-01
KANSAS CITY FLOOD,
An Unprecedented Rainfall Causes
Much Damage.

Kansas City.-A terrific rainstorm
prevailed in Kansas City and in this
vicinity early Thursday morning,
causing more or less serious damage
In Kansas City 5.93 inches of water
fell a record for the time, three hours
and half.
At Elmwood cemetery, five miles
east of the business district, serious
damage was done. Practically the en-
tire cemetery grounds were flooded
and in thu lower ground a strong cur
rent was formed. This resulted in the
washing out of scores of graves. At
least 200 bodies were exposed. Monu-
ments We're wrecked and other damage
done.
Low-lying lands were flooded and the
police and fire departments were called
upon to rescue persons from base
ments in Little Italy, in the north end
OF town, and in the east and west bot
toms, where the water entered many
| small houses. Several downtown base
ments were flooded and goods dam
aged. Trees were stripped OF their
foliage and hundreds of sparrows
were killed.
The brick buildings in the outskirts
of the city were undermined and col
lapsed. They were unoccupied and no
one was hurt. At Fifteenth and Indi-
ana lumber yard containing several
thousand feet Of finished lumber was
washed away.
At Kansas City, Kansas, and at Ar.
mourdale and Argentine, Kansas.
across the line from here, much dam
age was suffered by railroads, whole
sale houses and packing houses, and
several families had to be taken from
their homes by firemen.
AT Kansas City, Kansas, lightning
wrecked the front of the Slavonic Cath
! Olic church, a small structure. and a
small commission house at the City
| market was undermined and collapsed.
| In NOrthrup avenue, seven blocks from
| the business center, three houses on
| low ground were surrounded by water.
| The freight houses of the Rock Island
| and Union Pacific in the west bottoms
were flooded and traffic temporarily
stepped. The shops of these roads also
were flooded and work stopped for an
| hour or so. Water entered the base
ments of the packing plants of Armour
| x Co., Swift & Co., and Schwarzchild
& Sulzberger, and it was necessary to
put men at work pumping it out. The
| water drained off quickly and the dam
| age was comparatively light.
AT Argentine forty families vere
| forced from their homes in the bottoms
but returned to them soon. Suburban
street car traffic on the Kansas side
was tied up for several hours.
The Glenwood post., 1906-09-01
Durango Farmers Institute.

Denver.-A Durango dispatch Mon
day night says: The Farmers Insti'
tute opened to-day with by far the larg
est attendance of any yet held. From
the Agricultural college at Fort Col
Inns came DR.. C. P. Gillette, Miss Theo-
dosia Ammons. Fred p. Johnson, direc,
tor of the institute: Hon. E. H. Grubb,
member of the State Board of Agricul-
ture, and Prof. w. H. Olin. The ses
sion was attended by a large number of
farmers and residents of Durango.
Quite a display of grains, grasses and
farm products have been brought in to
be used for demonstration purposes.
large number of teachers from the
teachers institute were present.
The Glenwood post., 1906-09-01
GIRL ASSASSIN REBEL DEMANDS
CUBAN TNSURGENT LEADER IN
TERVlEWEO.
WOULD HAVE NEW ELECTION

Gurra Wants United States to ArbI.
trate-Wil Not Compromise With
Cuban Government - Beset With
Spies.
San Juan de Martinez.-An A5soci-
nted press correspondent spent Sunday
night IN Pine Guerra's camp. Proceed
ing league from town, the correspon-
dent encountered the insurgert out
posts and asked to be taken TO the gen.
eral, which was finally done, after
sending letters OF identification. Guerra
said no was willing to talk for the
American people. He said:
81 want 1t understood that l will not
accent any offers of compromise with
the Cuban government, but would be
glad to arbitrate with properly accred-
tied representatives of the United
States appointed by President Roose-
welt, on the basis only Of a new presi-
Dental election in Cuba. Otherwise
we shall stay out indefinitely. We
could not trust the Palma government
In any case"
Guerra gravely charged the Cuban
| government with trying to send spies
to his camp, and said:
"While near San Luis an individual
| called Andres Agramonte presented
himself and stated that the government
had named eight men, whose names he
gave, to join my command. After
much questioning he was released.
Later he appeared again, was tried by
council and proved to be traitor to
our cause. He was hanged August I'd
before the entire force drawn up in
hollow square.
81 can assure you," Guerra said, my
information of the government troops
is as perfect as that obtained by
Palma, the illegal president of Cuba
Guerra is all-powerful at present
among the people of this district. He
believes most confidently that he could
take San Juan de Martinez and defeat
the government troops any night or
any day. He charges President Palma,
Secretary Montalvo and Freyrc An
drade with all manner of official and
personal dishonesty. Until Sunday
Guerra had money, but this is com
pleteiy exhausted, and to-day he began
issuing orders in payment for supplies
on the Cuban government" which he
assures the people eventually VIII DO
paid.
Guerra said he would not object to a
foreign governments guarantee of in
spection of new elections, with the OBJ
ject of enforcing a new deal, but ne
would not trust the Palma government.
He also regretted that he had released
Lieutenant Ascuy, who was captured in
the San Luis fight, since Ascuy had re-
appeared against him now.
Guerra not only is popular with his
command, but the people appear 70 b
devoted to him.
The Glenwood post., 1906-09-01
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same fountain that had served him in
boyhood.
This pleasant duty finished, he ad-
vanced to the building. Whatever
recollections were rioting through his
mind-and they must have been legion
he did not allow them to appear up
on the surface. Evidently this same
John was capable of controlling his
feelings to remarkable extent.
of course the door was fast-he
expected that. A window would grant
the desired ingress.
There was something repugnant
about this mode of entrance, but dur
ing the stormy war times men who
were soldiers met with so many
strange adventures that these feelings
had to be stifled to a greater or less
extent
SO John passed from one window
to another. trying each in turn. Sue
cess did not come Immediately, but
he was not discouraged. A mans
character crops out even in such small
things of life, and John possessed
pertinacity to a certainty.
flnally ne discovered a WlnQOW tnat
offered no resistance to his onslaught
and thus after the long lapse of years
he once more entered the house that
had been his boyhood's home.
Like a man walking in his sleep,
he passed from one room to another.
The moonlight found an entrance
through the many windows, though
they were festooned with cobwebs
after the manner of deserted man
sions. 1t served to reveal various
objects in the rooms, and Johns mind
went back through the vista of years
as each familiar scene aroused mem
ories of the past.
At length he stood in the room that
seemed to be his goal. Here was the
wide-throated chimney. the generous
hearth with its old fashioned andirons
In front of a roaring fire how many
times in the long ago had he sat with
his boy companions cracking nuts
and Chattering like a lot of magpies,
or listening to grandfather's weird
stories of early life in the South
The Glenwood post., 1906-09-01
ADMITTED HIS DOUBLE LIFE.
City Policeman Greatly Astonished
His Superior officer.


officer Martin, who had been on the
force for six months or more, was diff
ferent in some respects from many of
his fellow policemen. He never went
in a saloon, never swore, never idled
and never shirked. He was also un-
communicative, and a suspicion that
all was not right and that he had
something to conceal was aroused,
The chief called him into his private
Office one morning.
Officer Martin" he said, 80 far as
| know, you are one of the best men
on the payroll, but there are runners
that you are not altogether what you
seem to be, and that there is a chapter
in your life that none of us knows
anything about"
Il don't deny it, sir" responded the
policeman, somewhat surprised, but
not abashed.
You confess it, them"
Yes, sir"
Would you mind telling me what
it is in confidence"
Not at all, sir" said Officer Martin.
Il sing in suburban church choir on
Sunday.'-New York World.
The Glenwood post., 1906-09-01
WEllMAN MAY START,
Nearly Ready for Balloon Voyage to
| North Pole.

London.-Walter Wellman, leader Of
the Chicago Record Herald
Arctic expedition, telegraphed from
Spitzenbergdn, AuAust 14th, via Ham.
merfest, Norway, that the completion
of the balloon has been greatly delayed
owing to the magnitude OF the work.
Many minor defects have been dlscov.
cred il the mechanical parts of the air
ship and these are being repaired az
fast as possible. The motors work ex.
cellently and the balloon part OF tho
dirship is in good condition.
Mr. Wellman says it will oe possible,
weather permitting, to get away
toward the pole during the first week
Of September. The buildings erected
will provide valuable plant for next
years operations If start Is not made
ibis year.
The Glenwood post., 1906-09-01

knew they might be disposed 10 treat
him as a spy.
Exasperated by the march of Sher.
man and the fate of Atlanta, which
hung trembling in the balance, the
Georgians were not in a mood for
philosophy or mercy. Cruel war
brings out the most intense passions
of men.
Under these circumstances, there
fore, he kept his ears on the alert to
catch what was said, when the man
wearing a Confederate captains uni
form advanced and looked closely into
his face.
You are a Yankee?" he asked,
curtly.
81 am" replied John, boldly, desir-
GUS Of avoiding the charge of beng
called a spy.
Married or single?" was the next
astonishing question.
"A bachelor" returned the Federal,
proudly.
Then l reckon you'll do. Men, bring
him along, and if he tries to ESCAPE.
a charge of buckshot must finish him.
To Lyndhurst'
AS he marched along in their midst,
the prisoner found himself wondering
what astonishing adventure was aboNt
to overwhelm him.
The Glenwood post., 1906-09-01

John was an intensely practical
man, and quickly swept aside this halo
of romance that threatened to over
whelm him.
Now to see whether the papers
have lain there during these years, or
been discovered. Come. my dear fell
low, brace up and put the matter to
a test"
Just as he was bending down to re
move one of the stones that formed
the hearth he heard the hoot of an
owl from the outside. This was the
signal arranged with the sergeant
it meant sudden danger
John wheeled and stepped to a
window, but the dust was 100 thick
on the glass to allow him a chance to
see.
The report of a gun sounded on the
night air
This meant business beyond a per-
adventure, for in war times the dis
charge of firearms is significant.
Whatever his mission to this home
of his boyhood, it must for the present
be postponed. He again traversed the
i''iilS' bIlilhS lbl lllt open WINDOW.
Shouts were heard from the outside,
proclaiming the presence of the enemy
, in force. Johns bravery had been
tested ere now on many a hard-fought
field, and it was with impatience at
being interrupted rather than alarm
that he scrambled through the small
pantry window.
No sooner had he dropped upon the
ground than violent hands were laid
on him. A muscular man, John set
about persuading his assailants that
they could not thus act with impunity.
Though three to one. they might
have met their match in this desperate
soldier. but for the coming of rein
forcements. Under the combined as
| sault John was soon made a prisoner,
! and painting for breath awaited the
| next move of his enemies.
To his surprise only two of them
seemed to wear any uniform. The
others were civilians or blacks, and
evidently belonged to some planta-
ton He looked in vain for signs of
the sergeant, and would have believed
the other must have made his escape
only for the haunting memory of the
single shot.
What would they do with him
John gave no sign of alarm, and yet
! undor the peculiar circumstances he
The Glenwood post., 1906-09-01
A Sermon in Precious Stones.

In all ages of the world the meas.
we of a nations prosperity has been
gagged by the luxuries with which
the people surrounded themselves.
This is as true now as it was in the
days of Roman conquest, and it is
shown particularly in a recent Off
cial statement concerning the impor-
tation into this country of South At
rican diamonds Last year $35,OOO,-
600 of these precious stones found
their way into the United States.
When Speaker Cannon uttered his
emphatic and unique declaration con
corning this country's success he only
declared a fact, says the Philadel-
phia Press. The past ten years,
judged by the importation of diamonds
alone, has been the most prosperous
and successful this country has ever
known. In 1897 the imports of dia-
monds in round numbers exceeded
$l,9OO,O 900, although the price per
carat was not nearly as high as 1t has
been since. This wonderful increase
shows that there is a demand for
them, and the demand is an indica-
tion that the people have the money
wherewith to purchase them. Dia-
monds are an unfailing indication of
prosperity. The first thing the aver
age man does when he gets a little
ahead in the world is to bay dia-
mond shirtstud or diamond earrings
for his wife. The more money he
makes the more diamonds he buys,
and that men have been making
money and that the country is un-
usually prosperous is indicated by
these figures on diamonds.
The Glenwood post., 1906-09-01
CHAPTER II.
A Grim Alternative.

Not a word was said as they
tramped along the road. Johns cdii-
osity had been aroused, however, and
he wondered whether his confession
as to being a bachelor would have
any bearing one way or another upon
his possible fate as spy.
The growl of heavy guns could he
heard in the distance, telling that
Shermans grip was hourly growing
more tenacious, and the time close at
hand when the Gate City must sur
render to superior force.
These sounds were unpleasant music
in the ears of those whose sympatbies
rested with the distressed Southland,
and it promised to be an unfortunate
time for any Federal whom the tor-
tune of war might throw into their
grasp.
Lyndhurst-the name was familiar
to John, and he remembered that in
the days of his youth the Changers
lived there. Perhaps officers were
quartered there, for the squire had
always been a most ardent patriot
and no doubt from his vast resources
had contributed much to help on the
cause of the Confederacy.
Under such circumstances, there
fore, it was possible that a drum head
court-martial might be held, and a
speedy execution take place. John
hardly liked the thought of dying
upon the scene of boyhood's pleasures,
but the stern lessons of campaign
life make light of even such a CHASTITY
possibility.
So he trudged along in the midst of
his silent captors. Now and then his
thoughts turned in the direction of
the sergeant, but on each occasion the
remembrance of that shot caused him
to shrug his shoulders and mentally
decide that poor Shanks had already
gone upon the road that awaited him
They passed through a gate and
entered upon well-kept grounds. L!nd-
hurst was considered the finest estate
near Atlanta. Its peculiar position
had thus far saved the historic old
mansion with its delightful grounds
from the bombarding guns of the
enemy. but once the city fell into the
hands of the conQuering Federals,
Lyndhurst would feel the blighting
influence, and, possibly, be left IN
ruins
Lights cleaned through the trees,
showing that the mansion was far
from being deserted. Straight up to
the door they led the prisoner, End
presently John found himself locked
in a room Voices in earnest conver-
sation could be heard near by. Final
| ly the door opened and some one
entered.
1t was man of about fifty whom
John faced, a man with most de-
termined countonance. In spite of the
passage of years he recognized the
other as his fathers neighbor and
friend, Squire Granger.
(To be Continued)
The Glenwood post., 1906-09-01

Prof. Frank A. Perret, an American
who was with Prof. Mattucci in the
royal observatory on Mount Nesuvius
during its recent eruption. promises
to perfect methods of predetermining
Outbursts of volcanoes. American
genius has accomplished a great many
things that appeared more difficult
than this undertaking. 1t would be
no surprise to hear that Prof. Perret
has found means of robbing We.
suvius of some of the terrors it. has
held for neighboring humanity since
the days of the elder Pliny.
The Glenwood post., 1906-09-01
Heavy Rainfall East.

Washington. - The unprecedented
rainfall throughout the East and South
is interesting the meteoroloyists of the
United States, but thus far they nave
not found satisfactory answer to
their scientific inquiries as to the
causes. The average rainfall for Au-
gust in the vicinity Of Washington.
heretofore, has been less than four
inches, but more than twelve Inches
have already fallen -
The Glenwood post., 1906-09-01
Not Enouqh,

Old Man-"When | asked my wifes
parents for her hand l had enough to
support her. Now, may | ask WI at
you have?"
Young Suitor-"Not enough to sup
port your wife, but enough, think
for your daughter and me to live on"
The Glenwood post., 1906-09-01
A Difference.

Who IS young Mrs. Oldhoy in
mourning for?"
"i don't know but she is in b,1i'i
for tlor husband"
Bisbee daily review., 1906-12-12
RoNQu|LLo COMPANY
 ID DEVELOP SWANSEA Orders Have. Been Placed for
 Hoist and Boilers for Shaft No. 1.
Especial to RevieG.)

LA CANANEA, Dec. 11.-In accord ance with a decision reached by the all prospecting work was stopped on the property of the Ronquillo Copper company on Mon day. At a meeting of the directors of the company held in the city on Wednesday the situation was present ed to them and the action taken en- dorsed. The directors then instruct ed that orders be placed at once for a hoist and boilers for shaft No. 1 on the Swansea claim. As soon as this equipment is received and put in place, regular development will be commenced in this shaft. It is ex- pected that this will be shortly after the first of the year. It is not yet fully determined, but 1t is probable that a hoist and boilers will also be ordered for shaft No. 2, and that de- velopment will be taken up there in the same manner as in shaft No. 1. The reason for the cessation of work on the property that has occurred is stated to be that all has been done that is necessary in the way of pros pecting to determine the value of the ground, and also to determine the whereabouts of the ore bodies and the best manner in which to reach them. Both shafts 1 and now have a depth of 100 feet each. Tn No. there is from the lower level to the east and west about 100 feet of cross cutting. Low grade ore is in the face of each of these cross-cuts. In No. shaft there was ore making an
 average of 10 per ccLt from 70 feet down to the 70-foot level, where the shaft ran through the ore. Prospect ing which has since been done has determined to the satisfaction of the management of the company that at greater depth the shaft will again go into the ore, the main body of which is expected at about 300 feet No. , shaft got ore at 80 feet, and still has it, the bottom of the shaft being all in ore. This runs about per cent cop per. In view of the situation as it stands the management of the com pany feels that there Is occasion for entire confidence in the property, and relieves that with the equipment that has been ordered to the end of mak- ing the requisite depth 1t will during the next year be able to establish an- other producing company in the dis trict. The location of the company warrants such expectation, aside from the showings that have been secured by work done and the finding of value regarding formation that have at tended.
Bisbee daily review., 1906-12-12
CUNNINGHAMON
 DEAL IN EAST

It was reported in the city yester- day that NJ. J. Cunningham, cashier of the Bank of Bisbee, who has been in the east for the past ten days, had concluded deal whereby a valuable piece of mining property at Cananea. known as the Bisbee No. 1. in which P. ]. Tenancy, c. W. Hardy and NJ. J. Cunningham are interested, had pass ed to the control of ". B. Thompson. of the firm of Hayden, Stone & Co. This report was confirmed at Cana nea on Sunday, and Nr. Cunningham is expected back in Bisbee the first part of next week. ~
 The Bisbee No is situated adjoin- ing the Cananea Central and Cananea Consolidated company's holdings and is the key to a large tract of mineral ground stretching away to the south in which w. B. Morse, ct al. are in terested. It was expected that the negotiations, which have been going on for the past two months, would re- suit in sale of Bisbee No. 1 and Bis bee No. 2, but it was announced last night by an interested party. that the Bisbee No. tract was not for sale at the present.
Bisbee daily review., 1906-12-12
MARKET RELIEVED
 BY SECRETARY SHAW Followed By Advance In New York Stocks-Denn Was
 the Local Feature.
(Ry Frank J. Graf.l

The general market did not show any material change, but there were few bright ones among the list The money market was relieved to some extent today by Secretary Shaw depos- iting with the banks twenty millions of dollars on the strength of which the New York markets advanced a few points. The money market is still tight, closing at 2 per cent.
 In the local market Calumet & Ari- zona easily made its loss of yesterday good and closed at s166 with strong buying.
 Sup. & Pitts. held at s25.50 and s25.75, with little stock being offered under $26. Denn was another feat ure, closing strong at s21 bid with light offerings The strike of yester- day is reported as being big thing, and when this is known to the gener- al public Denn stock will be scarce. There Is zone to be had in Bisbee af these prices. Warren did nothing of any consequence today, holding at sl4, with considerable coming out at that. American showed a little better ss.e ct. eEssl. Globe held at SIP, with quite a bit being offered at that. Nip pissing is attracting considerable at tention at the present price, and is being bought up heavily. The Bos- ton News Bureau, under date of Dec. 9th, in an interview with President Earle, says that the decline in Nip pissing stock Is a Wall street episode which does not affect the intrinsic value of the property one iota. The ti- ties to the property of the Nippissing Mining Company are unassailable, be- ing backed by crown patents guaran- teed by the certificates of the Ontorio government under the Torrens Land and Title Certificate Act. With the above assurance and the published earnings of s590,0 for October and the prospects for a declaration of a fifty cents dividend soon, Nippissing should be an excellent purchase. un- less there Is something which has not been shown up yet.
 Greene took another brace today, closing at s27.50, an advance of one point over the close of Saturday night Old Dominion also took on a few points East Butte should be watch. ed, as 1t is due for a raise. The bal ance of the market held about the same.
Bisbee daily review., 1906-12-12
Phone Al. p. O. Box a14. ( Bank of Bisbee Building, .
 Rooms and 5.
HOLMAN BROS. & L
BROKERS. Unlisted Stocks a Speciality. caIumet-Duiuth- cbicaeo-Bisbee
PHONE 286

The relief afforded the finan- ciai situation by Secretary Shaw in placing ten million dollars in circulation has had its effect and today's market took a decided turn for the better and the close shows all stocks advancing and higher prices seem certain for ton,er- row.
 C. & A. and Greene made splendid advances, C. & A. gaining points. Sup. 6 Pitts. and Cananea are in good de- mand and seem to be scarce. Globe weakened, some being offered at Sf1.75. Warren is also off slightly, sales being made at $13.75.
 Shattuck finds good demand around $51.oo. Denn was feature today, advancing to s21 bid, with a strong demand from the east. sales being made at $2f.25. The balance show no chandes