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Los Angeles herald., 1909-04-30
Prison Blown Down

SOUTH BEND, Ind, April 29.-Six
hundred feet of the west wall of the
northern Indiana state prison at Mich
igan City was blown down at 7:15
o'clock tonight by a tornado The
prisoners were all in their cells and any
possible outbreak was prevented by the
prompt action of Warden Reid, who
placed patrols in the corridors with or
ders to use their rifles to put down any
attempt at escape.
However, the convicts were so eX-
cited that no effort was made to effect
a delivery.
Company F. Third Indiana national
guard, has received orders from Gov
ernor Marshall to proceed Immediately
to Michigan City to prevent any out
break.
No lives were lost by the falling of
the wall, and as far as can be learned
no one was injured.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-04-30
iICAGO COMPILE ELY GU
OFF FROM OTHER CITIES

CHICAGO, April pa squall with
winds blowing forty-five miles an hour,
and rain falling in torrents, struck Chi
cago at 6:15 o'clock tonight. Wires
went down in every direction and COM
munication with other cities was COM
pletely severad.
peoria is experiencing the worst
storm in it's history" was the last mes
sage sent from that city just before
communication was cut.
Telephone and telegraph wires were
cut down on all sides of the city. 1t
was the most complete prostration of
wire service in twelve years. The
Western Union reported all it's wires
were cut off as though by a flash of
lightning. Communication with the
east was established slowly and by cir
cuitous routes.
The Postal Telegraph company at Z
o'clock had the only wire in the city
to New York.
Traffic was impeded on surface and
elevated lines and suburban trains
were delayed. Two inches of rain fell
here and in neighboring cities. Many
persons were injured by flying boards
and knocked down by street cars and
wagons.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-04-30

NHICAGO, April 3o-What is probably the
known in the history of the country swept the middle
~ yesterday At early hour today is still
spreading devastation 1t believed that the death
roll total hundreds although difficult to get
information telegraph wires down nearly all
the middle western states.
Memphis, Tenn probably the heaviest sufferer twentysx
already having reported Wide of fertile fields
laid many sections almost total
loss of crops will result PEORIA Ill., reports damage otaling
thousands Of dollars far south Louisville
KY, the destruction has been widespread and terrific.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-04-30
FREIGHT House Unroofed

PEORIA, ILL.,, April ga windstorm
this afternoon unroofed the Chicago,
& Quincy freight house.
damaged the union depot and did
much other damage.
c. Coran, switchman, was severely
injured.
On the farms surrounding Peoria
thousands of dollars of damage was
done to orchards and property.
Telephone and telegraph wires were
for several hoursr.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-04-30
SnowsIide Buries Men

ROCKPORT, Wash, April 2S.-A
snowslide overwhelmed party of rail-
way surveyors yesterday some miles
above here on the Cascade river. All
were covered deep in the snow and car
ried some distance by the rushing
slide, but all were extricated, except
Chairman John Watkins. Watkins is
buried in fifty feet of snow. and seven
ty-five men worked all night and up to
noon today in an attempt to rescue him
or secure his body, but so far no trace
of the man has been found. 1t Is
scarcely possible that he can be rescued
alive. Digging will continue until the
CORPSE is found
Los Angeles herald., 1909-04-30
At Little Rock

LITTLE ROCK, Ark, April ga
severe storm, carrying with it several
tornadoes, swept through parts of Ar
kansas tonight destroying property and
causing loss of life. Wires were down
at a late hour and it is impossible to
ascertain the damage or the extent of
the loss of life.
Fifteen or more persons are reported
killed and others fatally and many Sc
riously injured.
A general storm throughout the CEN
trail part of the state was accompanied
by an electrical storm and heavy hail.
which did great damage.
The entire town of Harrolton, In
Crawford county is reported to have
been destroyed.
At Knoxville Mrs. Richard Conner
and E. Jones were fatally injured and
twenty others were seriously hurt.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-04-30
Founder's Day Celebrated

PITTSBURG, April 29.-Founder's S
day was celebrated today at the Car
negie institute, honoring Andrew Car
negie.
Prizes were awarded for the best
three paintings in the exhibition of
1909, and an address was delivered by
Count Johann Heinrich Won Gernstorff,
German ambassador to the United
States. The ambassador was the guest
of honor tonight at a reception and
banquet rendered by the Deutsche
Klub.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-04-30
Kentucky Feels Storm

LOUISVILLE, KY, April 29.-The
Calf hotel was partially wrecked by
lightning during a storm tonight. Tho
street car system was damaged by
trees flung across the track by the
wind and the telephone service was
rendered useless. At the University
hospital patients were cut in the face
by flying glass when two great trees,
blown against the. wall of the build
ing, broke the windows.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-04-30
House Has Short Session

WASHINGTON. April 2s-In an
eleven minute session the house today
did not take up any important busi-
ness which will have to be consid-
cred this session. Mr.. Wanger of
Pennsylvania endeavored to obtain the
adoption OF a resolution of good will
and friendliness for the people of Tur-
key and the new sovereign. but as Mr..
Macon of Arkansas objected, the mat
ier went over
Los Angeles herald., 1909-04-30
AMBASSADOR LElSHMAN SAYS
ORDER is FULLY RESTORED

WASHINGTON. April 29.-Ambassa-
dor Leishman cabled the state depart
ment today that order had been re-
stored in Constantinople, troops are
being hurried where there are disturb
ances and it is believed the trouble in
the Adana and Alexandretta districts
will soon disappear in view of the
thorough methods of the re-established
constitutional government.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-04-30
Iaft WiII sion Census RlIl

WASHINGTON, April 29--Indica-
tions pointed today to an early settle
ment of the census office controversy
Representative Crumpacker of Indiana,
chairman of the house committee on
census, held a long conference with
President Taft. 1t Is authoritatively
stated that the presiden thas not en-
tertained any idea of vetoing the bill
as it came out of conference.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-04-30
Hail Does Damage

DIES MONIES, Ia. April 29.-The
heaviest windstorm of the year struck
Nevada and Clinton tonight, unroofing
houses, and smashing windows by
hundreds. Hail did enormous damage
to budding peaches. In some instances
whole orchards were denuded.
Two stores were wrecked, and many
dwellings unroofed at Rembrandt. In
Sioux City many houses were unroofed,
and in Alta every store was damaged.
In the vicinity of Iowa City much
damage was done by hail. Wires were
Frustrated in many directions,
Los Angeles herald., 1909-04-30
Texas Loses MANY Houses

Ell PASO, Texas, April pa severe
windstorm today unroofed a dozen
houses in Highland Park suburb, and
there were several narrow escapes from
serious injury. Trees were blown down
and telephone communication in the
eastern section of the city was de-
moraliZed
Los Angeles herald., 1909-04-30
Judament by Default Rendered

LITTLE ROCK, Ark, April 2S.-A
judgment of default against ]. c. May
bray in the sum of $2S,S00 was rendered
in the United States circuit court to-
day in favor of j. e. Cavanaugh. Non
suits were taken against Winn Sharry,
I. j. Warner, Monte Call and Others
alleged to have been implicated in f1eec-
ing Cavanaugh in wrestling match
at New Orleans. Cavanaugh will re-
ceive about $500 in money and goods
Los Angeles herald., 1909-04-30
Illinois Hard Hit

ST. LOUIS. April 29.-Reports re-
ceived here tonight tell of much dam
age from hail, rain and wind in East
ern Missouri and Southern Illinois.
Many windows were broken at Lamar
and Rolla, Mo-, and it is reported the
hailstones were of enormous size.
Duquoin and Alto Pass, ILL.,. report
heavy rain and hail The storm was
general throughout Southern Illinois.
Rain began to fall at 10 o'clock, and
soon after the temperature fell, bring
ing hail
Los Angeles herald., 1909-04-30
Fourteen Injured

KNOXVILLE, Ark, April 29.-Four-
teen persons were injured, two serious
ly, in tornado here late this after
noon. Many houses were wrecked and
great damage was done to property
is known as the "cyclone belt, which
has had six tornadoes in the last two
wears.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-04-30
DEPOSfD SULTAN
is AT SAL0NlkA
WITH HIS HAREM IS UNDER
MILITARY ESCORT
Constitutionalists Have Lost No Time
in Bringing Conspirators in
Recent Rising to lmme-
diate Trial
: IRv Associated Press. ]

SALONIKA, European Turkey, April
29.-The deposed sultan of Turkey,
Abdul Hamid, arrived here late last
night from Constantinople. He was
accompanied by two of his sons and q
suite of seventeen persons, Including
eleven women of his harem. The party
was escorted quietly to the villa In the
suburbs set aside for their use.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-04-30
Tornado Does DAMAGE

OMAHA, April ga tornado which
did much damage to property and
killed some live stock is reported to
have swept over Sarpy county last
evening. No loss of human life has
been reported. Brule, in the western
part of the state, is reported damaged
hV wind
Los Angeles herald., 1909-04-30
Crops DESTROYED

FORT SMITH, Ark, April 29.-At
least six persons were seriously injured
late this afternoon in a tornado which
passed over Washington and Crawford
At Kibler eight houses were
and great damage was done to
crops. 1t was reported that the village
of Harrolton was blown away.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-04-30
Linuor Manufacturers Taxed

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo-, April 29.-
The lower branch of the legislature
passed bill today taxing manufac-
turers of distilled liquors sold in the
state cents a gallon. The prohibition
constitutional amendment will not be
reported to the senate before Monday
or Tuesday.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-04-30
Horn Lake Swept Away

NEW ORLEANS, April 29,-The
storm which swept across Arkansas
and Northern Mississippi late tonight
is reported to have swept away the lit
tie town of Horn Lake, Miss.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-04-30
Aotress, Son Marries

QUINCY, ILL.,, April 29.-Lieut. Allen
Urquhart Patrick Campbell, son of
Mrs. Patrick Campbell, the English ac-
tress, was married here at noon today
to Miss Helen Bull, daughter of Will
liam b. Bull of Chicago. Mr.. and Mrs.
Campbell will live in London.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-04-30
Vets Win In One County

cHILLICOTHE. Ohio, April 20
Ross county yesterday voted wet by
4 majority OF 1856. A wet" majority
OF 1882 was gained in the city of Chilli
cothe. The "drys" carried the rural
districts by 422.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-04-30

PARIS, April 29.-The religious mar
riage ceremony of Muriel White and
Count Hermann Seherr-Thoss was
performed at st. Josephs church in
this city today. Father McMullen, the
rector of the church. officiated.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-04-30
Twenty BUILDINGS Wrecked

CHEROKEE, Iowa, April 29.-Great
damage was done by a storm which
swept the country near Cherokee to-
day. The wind was accompanied by
hail. More than twenty buildings were
wrecked,
Los Angeles herald., 1909-04-30
Four Killed at cassvilIe

CASSVILLE, Mo-, April 29-Four
persons were killed, at least twelve were
injured and great damage was done by
a tornado in Golden, near here, this
evening. The town was completely de-
stroyed. every building being razed, ac-
cording to late reports received here.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-04-30
Erult orouLers Anxious

DENVER, April 29.-The storm which
has been general throughout the state
during the day has caused the keenest
anxiety among fruit raisers, and should
it be followed by frost will cause the
Los Angeles herald., 1909-04-30
DEATH AND RUIN liz
IN WAKE OF ELEMENTS:
WHOLE TOWNS RAZED

Tornado Traverses Wide Area Covering Middle
Western and Southern States, Devastating Fields,
Wrecking Buildings, Throwing Cities
Into Panic and Leaving Trail of
Horror and Death
Los Angeles herald., 1909-04-30

destruction of a large portion of the
fruit crop.
Grand Junction, the heart of the
fruit belt is suffering from the coldest
weather of the spring months.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1908-191?, 1909-10-27
American Consul In siberia.

Omsk, Siberia now has an American
consulate with Adolph F. Reinecke, in
charge. Heretofore there has been
no American consular representation
In the extensive Russian region be-
tween Moscow and vladivostok, over
5000 miles apart. In this territory
are many large cities. and the coun'
try is showing rapid agricultural de-
velopment Last fall 5000 Russian
immigrants passed through omsk
zach "a hours.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1908-191?, 1909-10-27
Dorothy and the stork.

When little Dorothy walworth was
introduced to her baby brother in the
First Methodist Episcopal Parsonage
in Yonkers. N. Y. she manifested in
tense interest. but was net astonished
Il knew he was coming" she ex
claimed; II knew IT,"
Pressed for an explanation. the five
year-old said: Il was down to the
Bronx zoo the other day and saw
the stork in his cage. l recognized
him by the black stripes on his wings
that papa said were there. Well. wher
the stork was standing alone on one
leg, went close to him and whispered
in his ear that wanted him TO brinf
Inc baby brother or sister. He didn't
say anything, but knew he would dc
II, because he bent his head toward
me and winked an eye"
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1908-191?, 1909-10-27

between two poles and carried by ma.
tive bearers.
Miss Mansfield, who was accompa-
MED only by colored bearers. was
treated with the greatest veneration
by the natives. "They called me the
white DONNA" she told an interview
er, and signaled from village to viii
lage that a white donna was on the
road.
They had never seen hair of my
color before, they said Miss Mans
fields hair is golden), and the wom-
en- were deeply interested in my
boots. Chanda McKubu, the chief.
tainess of one of the villages in north
east Rhodesia. came out to meet me
in person. A cake OF soap was her
only request"
In addition to the shooting boots
which so impressed the native wom-
en-, Miss Mansfield wore knickerbock.
ers, a short skirt. a Norfolk jacket
and a sun helmet, with coat for the
cold nights.
Except for the eerie cry OF the ny,
enas at night. Miss Mansfield was un.
troubled by wild animals. She had q
personal encounter with a lion, how
ever. It was near Fife. in northeast
Rhodesia. She was walking with her
little dog not far from the camp when
so yards away she saw a lion, but be-
fore she could look around for a tall
tree the lion disappeared.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1908-191?, 1909-10-27
Didn't FORGET Himself.

A three-year-old waif in a decon.
nesses' home offered up this prayer
says the Dslineator: "Oh, God bless
all In this home( mentioning each by
name,) "and all the sailors IN the
sea, that the ships won't run over
them, and all the poor boys and girls
that they may get bread and candy,
and bless Alfred Warren Randall
(himselfJ-a hesitation, then added,
the one what's got the nightgown
on"
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1908-191?, 1909-10-27

II may be impossible for the depart
ment Of agriculture at Washington OF
any other human power to succeed In
every attempt to cause two blades of
grass to grow where one grew before.
But there is no doubt of the efficient
work done by the department. in stim-
ulating crop growing wherever poss-
ible Now the experts of Tat branch
of the government are turning atten-
ton to opportunities in the Panama
canal zone. which is under American
jurisdiction. II is believed enough fruit
and vegetables. including those OF
both the temperate and tropical ell
mates. can be produced to meet the
requirements in this direction OF the
$4,000 persons now residing on the
zone. If this can be done fresh tri-
umph will be scored for the depart
ment and important economic results
will follow. And all that will be in
line with the practical ideas which
govern the department of agriculture.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1908-191?, 1909-10-27
A BANKERS NERVE
Broken by Coffee and Restored by
Postum. =.

A banker needs perfect control OF
the nerves, and clear, quick, accu-
rate brain. A prominent banker OF
Chattanooga tells how he keeps him
self in condition.:
up to II years OF age was not
allowed to drink coffee, but as soon as
got out in the world began to use
1t and grew very fond OF II. For some
years l noticed no bad effects from its
use. but in time II began to affect me
unfavorably. My hands trembled, the
muscles OF my face twitched, my men
tai processes seemed slow and In other
ways my system got out of order.
These conditions grew so bad at last
that had TO give up coffee altogether.
MY attention having been drawn to
Postum, began its use on leaving of
the coffee, and 1t gives me pleasure TO
testify to its value. l find II delicious
beverage; like 1t Just as we'll as did
coffee, and during the years that
have used Postum / have been free
from the distressing symptoms that ac-
companied the use Of coffee. The nerv-
BUSINESS has entirely disappeared, and
/ am as steady Of hand as a boy of
25, though am, more than go years
old. owe all this to Postum"
There's Reason" Read the little
book. "The Road to Wellville," In
pkgs. Grocers sell.
Ever read the above Ietterf A new
one appears from time 10 time. They
are genuine' true. and full Of human
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1908-191?, 1909-10-27
Why She Went Sour.

Il felt kind Of mifted." said the ge.
NAL man who liked to occupy lofty
niche in everybody's affections, when
the religious lady at the foot of the
table suddenly soured on me; but
when I found that she had under
stood me to boast that my father
dear old Methodist preacher that he
is-was circus rider instead OF a
circuit rider / didn't known that /
could blame her"
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1908-191?, 1909-10-27
BABYs WATERY ECZEMA.
itehed and Scratched Until Blood Ran
$50 Spent on Useless Treatments
disease Seemed Ineurable.
Cured by cutleurs for st.so.

when my little boy was two and
half months old he broke out on both
cheeks with eczema. IL was the itchy,
watery kind and we had to keep his
little hands wrapped up all the time,
and II he would happen to get them
uncovered he would claw his face till
the blood streamed down on his cloth
ing. We called in a physician at once,
but he gave an ointment which was so
severe that my babe would scream
when IL was put on. We changed
doctors and medicine until we had
spent fifty dollars or more and baby
was getting worse. / was so worn out
watching and caring for him night and
day that almost felt sure the disease
was incurable. But finally reading OF
the good results OF the Cuticura REM
edies, determined to try them. 1
can truthfully say was more than
surprised, for I bought only a dollar
and a halfs worth OF the Cuticura
Remedies (Cuticura Soap, Ointment
and Pills). and they did more good than
al my doctors medicines 1 had tried,
and In fact entirely cured him. His
face Is perfectly clear OF the least
spot or scar of anything. Mrs. w. M.
Comerer. Burnt Cabins. Pa, Sept. 10.
1905"
Potter Drug . Chem. Corr. Sole PrOps. Boston
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1908-191?, 1909-10-27
PLAY CRoQUET BAREFooTED
Good for the Nerves, Is Verdict Of
English Women, Who Enjoy
the Game.

London.-Many persons now find
pleasure, and possibly profit, in play
ing croquet with the feet bare, not, as
might be imagined, in more or less
primitive fashion on the sands OF the
seashore. but on the well kept lawn
of the country house. to say nothing
of that OF the suburban villa.
All those who have played the game
with bare feet praise the method high
ly, saying that the naked foot has a
far better grip on the turf than the
foot that rests on a sole OF leather
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1908-191?, 1909-10-27
There are International exchanges

There are international exchanges
OF various kinds-comnercial, edu-
cational and aesthetic. Years ago
Great Britain inaugurated an interna-
tional exchange in birds by giving this
country the English sparrow. Lately
England has received from this coun-
try the American robin-a generous
repayment The new arrival is much
appreciated in the tight little island"
Whether the birds will stay in Eng
liand through the autumn and winter is
now a matter OF debate.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1908-191?, 1909-10-27
Childish Journalistic.

The Paris Gaulois, in a recent num-
Der describes new monthly period
ical which is edited by girl of IA.
The contributors are without excep-
tion little girls who not alone write
the articles, but draw the pictures
with which they are illustrated.
News" wit and wisdom" Science
and art" music" "the drama" says
the writer, all have their place in the
little sheet, and the product is simple
and childlike. despite the pretense at
seriousness and maturity. One CON
tributor furnishes translation of a
German story, and next to the story
appears learned criticism" Of the
work
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1908-191?, 1909-10-27
AndddrkO Daily Democrat
ANADARKO OKLAHOMA
WEALTH IN WESTERN LANDS.
OKLAHOMA

The great crops of 1909 are making
themselves felt in freight congestion
at some points. in upward revision of
estimates of the money value of the
years farm products and in a quicken
ing of the pulse of industry and trade.
That they will bring the country
year of unusual prosperity is doubted
by nobody. Next year or the year
after the crops may not be so abun.
dant, but there is never a total crop
failure. Even in the drought of 1901.
the short corn crop had its compensa-
tion in an immense yield OF wheat. Oi.
versified farming and improved cult
walton lessen the probabilities OF fail
nre in any considerable percentage OF
the crops. The increasing yields and
the growing average OF prices are max
ink affluent the landowners and the
thrifty farmers WHO few years ago
had cause to complain Of poverty. The
improving comforts o. rural life and
the great financial indt pendence are
broadening the intelligence of the
farmers and the growing value of the
lands is building up a land-owning ar
istocracy in the west that is gaining
in political. social and economic innu-
ence. Theirs is an influence of con-
servatism.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1908-191?, 1909-10-27
Good 10 Her Husband.

George, DEAR" said Mrs. Dovekins,
who had come downstairs in time to
pour the coffee, I'm going to walk to
the car with you this morning Aren't
you glad?"
Very glad, indeed. lovey. IT'S so
nice OF you to think Of me ana N
get up early for the purpose of making
1t unnecessary to walk those dismal
three blocks alone. How much do you
want?"
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1908-191?, 1909-10-27

Manila has been celebrating the
eleventh anniversary of the capture
of the city by American troops. What
has become of that Philippine disaf-
fection and insurrection which the
"anti-imperialsts" were wont to pre-
dict so gloomily? asks the Evening
Wisconsin. Really the admirers OF
Aguinaldo have had little to talk about
for some time. Perhaps they will
seize the incident of the invasion of
New England by the regular army as
an opportunity first to protest loudly
and then to take to the tall timber.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1908-191?, 1909-10-27
Joke Medicine.

He is a very practical, serious
minded man of business. The other
day he met friend, and related to
him an alleged joke, and at its con-
clusion laughed long and heartily.
The friend looked awkward for a
moment, and then said:
You'll have to excuse me, old man,
but don't see the point"
why. to tell you the truth, don't
just see the point myself. But I've
made It rule to laugh at all jokes;
! think It's good for the health