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Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1910-08-23
FIVE DAYS
LEFT Of GREAT
BARGAIN SALE
Rule Store Puts in An
other Strenuous Day; Attrac-
tive Bargains on Remnants
Om0rrOW,

Only five more days remain To get
in on the big Opportunity Sale which
has been in progress at the Golden
Rule Dry Goods store. Five days IL u
short time ana if you are awake to a
rare chance for shopping you will not
wait until the last day. OF wait until
1t is all over and indulge in vain re-
grets. Yesterday was the biggest day
Of the whole sale. the store being
crowded from morn till eve with eager
buyers. The combination sale on
winter and summer rcady-to-wear
suits for ladies. misses and children
has amply rewarded the enterprise of.
Manager Prestel in ina%ugurating such
a unique event.
Tomorrow there will he a big spe-
cial sale of remnants at the very low
est of cut prices. The other bargains.
will still be in force hut the remnant
event VIII be the specially.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1910-08-23
Ticket, arrived here yesterday.

tlCkeli arrived mere yesterday.
Mr.. ana Mrs. A. O. waha. returned
yesterday frim a visit to Flagstaff,
Ariz.. Mr. Waha Is an assistant for
ester of the United States Forest Ser
vice.
William zenz, Of the Santa Re car
department, was taken to the Santa
Pc hospital last night suffering from
what Is believed to be an attacke Of
appendicitis,
There will be a special communica-
ton Of Temple Lodge No. 6, A. Il. A..
M. at 8 O'Clock this evening for work
Ia the II. A. and f.. G. degrees. BY
order of the w M, j. A. Miller, Sec
rotary.
Thomas Hilton, who claims to be an
Englishman, was sentenced to serve
ten days in jail in police court yester.
day for v%agrancy. Hilton vas arrest
ed Sunday night while attempting to
gain entrance to a restaurant.
Santa Zee passenger train No. ] was
several house late last night. The local
Officials say they were unable to
learn the cause of the delay further
han that the train was an exception
ally heavy one and was losing time.
The Woman's Christian Temperance
Union will elect officers at their an
nual meeting IN the parlors Of the
Presbyterian church at 2;30 o'clock
this afternoon. All members and their
friends are invited. The annual re-
ports Of the superintendents OF the
various departments will be read and
q musical program viii be rendered.
The civic Improvement society win
hold an important meeting tonight IN
the Central school building one Of
the matters which viii come up for
discussion win be the flower show for
the city school children which viii he
held September 6. Prizes IN this event
are offered for the best flowers raised
by the children.
Miss Bertha Kirk. who has been
spending the plst two weeks with her
uncle. Joseph Phillips of 1909 North
%alreet, left yesterday morning
her home IN Benton, III. Before
coming here Miss kirk visited Den
yer, Ogden, salt Lake city. san Fran
cisco. Los Angeles, Pasadena aud Cat
Island. on her return eest she
viii stop at Plovna, Kan, Kansas
city and 81, Louis.
Mr.. ana Mrs. Max Candrian and
Canadians sister, Mrs. J. sum
ncrs arc in the city on route to san
francisco whore Mr.. Candrian has
leon invited 10 participate u the sim
yer fest OF S-wiss-German organiza-
ion IN this country. MI. and Mrs.
'rndfian are relatives Of Charles
chef at The Alvarado hotel
md stepped over here to visit with
for a short time. They will leave +
probably today for California. \
The United States civil service com
Mission announces that the regular
examination for the %postoffice service
this city will be held on November
1910. Application blanks and in
TO applicants may he OBJ
aimed from Daniel T., Phillips. local
ecretary, board of civil service exam
at the postoffice in this city. APP u
lications must be filed with the secrc- h
iry, 12th Civil Service District. san }
Francisco, CAT, not later than the 81
our Of closing business on October II
1909. "
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1910-08-23
Our First
Blanket
Sale

Tbs is an unusual event In more
tiian n sense of the word-naturalIy
IL IS our first midsummer blanket
salc-with us. we hope TO make II an
annual event. We prepared for IL
early-as early as last March-and
by wise buying. The prices we are
able 10 quote win he of decided adj
vantage to our patrons.
We planned this sale with q conf
dent expectation ahead of 1.-THE eX-
pcctation that the people of Albu-
qucrquc could use these blankets at
the right prices.
The high quality and the reason
able prices we are able to quote
through reason of favorable purchas-
ing, combine in making our offerings
quite unusual. The lines are com
piete; the savings considerable.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1910-08-23

places about the city. one bolt struck
the residence Of w. II. Caller, Of nth
street and New York avenue. tore a
big hole in the roof and tumbled down
a chimney. Fortunately no one was in
the house at the time. a big bolt
struck n Of the feed wires leading
from the power plant at the lumber
mills to the trolley wires of the AL
huquerque Traction company, which
put the street car ont OF commission
until nearly noon TODAY.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1910-08-23
Funeral of Eitlo Elisabeth Bronson

Funeral of little Elisabeth Bronson.
Elisabeth Ellen Bronson, the little
daughter OF Or. and Mrs. A. $. Bron-
son occurred Yesterday afternoon at
ESQ o'clock a. the residence Of Mr..
and Mrs. Frank Alderman on West
Central VENUE. Rev. Hugh \.
Cooper conducted the simple SER
vices. The burial was IN Fairview
cemetery. The funeral was largely
attended by the %sorroving friends of
the bright little girl whose untimely
taking away has left n home stricken
with the deepest grief and the father
and mother have the heartfelt SYM
pathy of the public in their bereave-
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1910-08-23
Notice of Dissolution of Partnership.

Notice is hereby given that the
partnership heretofore existing be-
tween T. NJ. Morgan and +. +. shell
ley II doing business under the firm
name Of the Morgan Concrete COM
pany has this 22nd day of August.
1919, been mutually dissolved. said T.
NJ. Morgan assuming the business and
10 pay an debts contracted bv or in
behalf Of said firm.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1910-08-23
LOCAL NEWS OF INTEREST


Washington, Aug. 22.-New Mexico
Fair In south, showers in north
Tuesday Wednesday, showers and
cooler by night.
Ariaona-Fal in south. local thun-
der showers In north portion Tuesday
and Wednesday.
West TeXas-Fair. continued warm
Tuesday; Wednesday, partly cloudy.
showers and cooler by night
Iva north ana west portion.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1910-08-23
STIFF SENTENCE FOR
TOUGH YOUNG BANDITS
icy Morning journal, sDec1al LEASED wir.l

Vallejo, Cal, Aug. 22.-Charles
Dunbar Bishop and Joseph c. Brown,
the young men who confessed to
holding up the China-Japanese mail
near GOODYEAR, cal, last April.
pleaded guilty to the charge Of rob
berry in the superior court at Fair
field today, and were sentenced to
forty-fiye years each in tho peniten-
tiarE.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1910-08-23

When the digestion is all right, the
action OF the bowels regular, there is
n natural craving and relish for food.
When this is lncking You may know
that you need Il dose Of Chamber
lain's stomach and Liver Tablets.
They strengthen the digestive organs.
improve the appetite and regulate the
bowels Sold by all druggists.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1910-08-23

Artesia TO Hope. twenty-five miles
Mai n passenger service daily, ex-
cept sundays. Leave Artesia s "a. M
leave HOPE ESQ p. m: 50 round tris
New and excellent equipmeut.
CHAS NJ TANNER. Manager.
AFtesia. N. u.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1910-08-23

The funeral Of the late Henry
Springer, who died sunday afternoon
at his home in old Albuquerque. will
be held this morning at 9 o'clock
from the church of a Felipe in old
town. The burial occurs in santa
Barbara cemetery and all friends Of
the family are asked to attend.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1910-08-23
sssHas SyssBssSE5zzlE
The Best in Clothing
Is Here
Stein
Bloch

are recognized leaders in style
and workmanship in Europe
and America. We have proven
thu their productions are the
beSt by a thorough trial on the
most critical buyers of this city
for Tie past 10 years.
1t COSTS but little more to
wear good clothes that hold
their shape than the ordinary
kind. Look for the label of
entire satisfaction Sewed I'M
der the collar.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1910-08-23
Assn RED
FOR FIRST LAP
OF NEW ROAD
First Contract for Construction
of Texico, FarweIl and Gulf
viii Probably Be Let in'
Short Time,


TeNico. y. NJ. Aug. 2l.-General
Manager Healy Of the TeNico. Farwell
and Gulf railway company. has re-
ccived advices from the east to the
effect that funds are now available for
the construction 81 b first fifty
miles Of the proposed road.
IL Is understood contracts will be
let In ten days time for building the
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1910-08-23
Wallace Hesseiden


Figures and Workmanship count
We guarantee more for your money
than any other contracting firm in
Albuquerque. office at the Superior
Planning MIL Phone s77
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1910-08-23

The best saddle horses to he has
IN the city are at w. l.. Trimble's. III
". Second street Phone 4
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1910-08-23

We board emo care for horses
Tue best OF care guaranteed. w. L
a Co. ia N. Second street
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1910-08-23

If you need a carnenter, telephone
Hesselden: phone 377.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1910-01-13
CHICAGO LIVE STOCK.

Chicago, Jan, IL.
HOGS.-Receipts $1,000. Market
weak to sc lower; quality fair. Mixed
and butchers ss1O@8.55; good to
choice $S.15@S,60; rough heavy 1915
@S.35; uight. $s.1O@S,45; bulk 1886
@S.5O; pigs $710@81O. Clearance
yesterday fair; estimated receipts
tomorrow $4,000 III
CATTLE.-Receipts $4,000 Market
weak; estimated receipts tomorrow
5000; beeyes $4.1O@S.75; cows and
heifers s2.1O@5.5O; stockers and
feeders $3.OO@5lO; westerns $4,000
6.1O. g.
SHEEP.-Receipr $4,000. Market
steady; estimated receipts tomorrow
$4,000 Sheep s400@6.10; lambs 1925
@8.S5; yearlings $6.75@S.10. ~.
Oficitl receipts yesterday: Hogs
41,511; cattle 16,O5S; sheep 23.178.
Official shipments yesteday: Hogs
1916; cattle 4,216; sheep 2.474.
Hogs closing steady at early prices.
Top $3.50; mixed and butchers 1910
@8.55; god to choice .$8,15@8.60;
rough heavy sS.15@s,35; light 5000
S45; bulk $S.35@S5o; pigs S1O@
$40. . ~
Cattle closing steady to 10c lower.
Sheep closing steady. b.,
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1910-01-13
Abba Union: Mrs. Mary Watson

Abba Union: Mrs. Mary Watson,
when on her way from Abba to Oska-
loosa last week fell on the ice cover
ed sidewalk after getting off the train
in the latter city and injured herself
quite severely, but is now able to be
up again.
Abba Union: Charming Perdue re-
turned to his home in Beloit, Kansas,
Sunday night. He has been in poor
health for some time and was unable
to get about to see many of his old
friends while in Abba. He was call
cd here by the death of his daughter,
Mrs. Cressie Perdue Mason.
Marshalltown Times Republican :
Mrs. E. E. Benedict, Mr.. w. H. Ham
mond and Mr.. and Mrs. G. A. Moore,
of this city, and Mr.. Stephen Hadley,
and daughter, of Oskaloosa, were in
LeGrande Saturday to attend the fun
eral of Miss Nettie Hammond, which
was held from the LeGrand Christian
church Saturday afternoon.
| Friends have received from the
hand of Albert Schmitt, who is on the
road this season with the George M.
Cohan company, in the big musical
comedy of the day, "The Yankee
Prince" an illustrated booklet of the
scenes and the cast of the show. Al.
bert is with the orchestra and is do
ing good work. The company has just
completed a trip through the western
states and is working its way east
again. 1t has met with phenomenal
success everywhere and has taken
the people by storm from coast to
coast. And you will always find Os'
kaloosa boys up among the leaders,
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1910-01-13
The Chemistry of Fashion,

"Ah!" exclaims the arbiter Of fash.
lon. have it!
In a moment, however, his look Of
delight changes to one of perplexity,
cit would be splendid he says.
This year we have made women the
shape of test tube. If can only
scheme some way to make her the
shape of a retort next year. But
,ear that is impossible. a
Il thought you knew women better
han that" observes his assistant,
,cornfully. He
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1910-01-13
The Oasis Of Love.

The minds eye shows US love as the
oasis in the Sahara of life; so, TO,
gether, two set cut to seek the haven
of rest in the great journey. But, as
the travellers approach. their paradise
recedes; in Just such measure as the
pilgrims hasten, their Mecca retreats
Love Is witehing chimera -iife's
most beautiful optical delusion.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1910-01-13
Modern Methods,

Il see by the papers," says the man
with the abraded chin. that a minis
.er in Chicago uses card index to
xeep track of the things and people for
which, he wishes to pray"
Il rGracious!" exclaims the man with
he retrousse beard. Just think of
/ follow-up system Of appeal. with the
iiiferent ministers keyed so that the
client may determine which brings the
most returns"
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1910-01-13
Cash Quotations.

Chicago, Jan. 11.-Cash: Wheat
No. 2 red, $1.25@1.27A; No. 8 red,
$125Q1.26; No. 2 hard, 1.15@l16h;
No. 3 hard, $1lO@1.16B; No. l
northern, $1.14@116R; No. 3 spring,
$112@1.16.
Corn-No. 3, 64h@64Ac; No. 3
white, Csc; No, yellow. 64% @65Ac:
No. 4, 63Ac; No. yellow, 6319 @641s.
| Oats-No. 2 white, 4S%c: No. 4
white, 46h @47c; No. white, 471s@
4S1ac; standard, .4S@4Shc. a.,
| Flour-Steady. 'ff. .
Rye-No. 2, ,79k @S0c. .. ,,s
| Barley-Feed or mixing, 63@68c;
fair to choice mailing, 69972c.
Chicago, Jan, 1.-THE sheep re-
ceipts were about 10000, and the in
lection OF lower prices struck this de-
partment with full force. The gen.
eral trade was 15c to 25c lower, al
though there we're few good lambs
that did not show so much reduction.
| Chicago, Jan. 12.-Packers took an
| other hard Whack at the hog market
and sliced off another dime. It was
an even trade, and while some good
hogs were a nickel lower, there were
15c off with porer grades.
| ..- d. - IS -
Chicago, Jan 12.-Too many stock.
ers and feeders arrived and the mark.
ct was generally 10@15c lower. The
demand was light, generally, because
buyers were already loaded up.
| Chicago. Jan. 1.-THE horse supply
is light this week, and the marker
does not show any decided activity.
Eastern buyers are not numerous, but
there is some demand for dratters
and god workers, -s'|N - te
| Chicago, Jan. 1.-Two leading ele-
vator interests appear TO be working
for decline in wheat Lower cables
aided them in their attempt to secure
q break.
| -r'f' %. q '"
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1910-01-13

tly in the basement and the coal bin
yawning hungrily near the furnace,
what is one to say to those who are
always begging him to be optimistic
md assuring him that times are grow
ng better?
One may only hope that it is ten
million years instead of the briefer
lime.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1910-01-13
A Question.

Scene I.-Residence of Mr.. and Mrs.
Jones'. Pc" .,...... ~. !. ~.
Mr.. Jones-Surely you are not going
to wear one of these outrageously
high, ugly, new bonnets? -.
Mrs. Jones-I know they are ugly,
but I'll simply have to wear one, Why
Mrs. Brown will be sure to have one
next Sunday. ,...s
.as4 fs#' a.s.
Scene H.-Residence Of Mr. ard
Mrs. Brown o.
Mr. Brown-What? You're not go
ing to have one of those big, high,
homely hats?
Mrs. Brown--Aren't they perfectly
horrible? But I'll Just have to have
one. Mrs. Jones will have one right
away, I'm sure. -. ~
Query-Why can't Mrs. Brown and
Mrs. Jones arbitrate? .s"-
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1910-01-13
And Pastes.

"How does your husband write his
:omic operas?" asks the neighbor OF
he wife of the eminent librettist.
"He doesn't write them" divulges
he wife, who has decided to go home
% her mother. "He clips them"
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1910-01-13
Where the Accent Is.

Observing modern matrimony
4. One cannot but reflect tits funny.
With bridge and dress a-...
And social stress ..-...
They want less matri and more money
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1910-01-13

And now arises scientist who as
sures us that within four or five mil
lion years, or ten millions at the, out.
side, there will be neither light nor
heat from the sun. 1t will be out of
business. r...
With the gas meter clicking stead
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1910-01-13

chosen, with the addition of another
vice-president in the person of Col
J. F. McNeill. The officers now are
w. H. KaIbach, president; H. l.
Spencer, vice-president; j. F. Mcneil
vice-president; e. E. Lofland, cashier;
H. D. Lane, assistant cashied, The
usual semi-annual dividend mad been
declared and paid in December.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1910-01-13


The stockholders of the Frankel
State Bank expressed endorsement
of the old board of directors by re-
electing all of them by unanimous
vote. They are, J. F. Porter, r. E.
Rednan G. w. France, A. F. N. Ham
bleton, c. B. West, j. M. Price, w. J..
without.
The board of directors met Enme-
diately following the election and or
ganized as follows:
G. w. France. President. .
c. B. West, Vice President.
f. B. Shafer, Cashier.
H. H. Harold, Asst. Cashier.
The annual dividend of 10 per cent
was declared and paid.
=
The Farmers National Bank stock
holders also reelected all the old dl;
ectors and the directors in turn
hose the same officers for the coming
year, thereby expressing general sat
'sfaction over the condition OF Dusl-
ness. The bank this year increased
its dividend, to six per cent, which is
considered an unusually good show
ing when the age of the institution
is taken into consideration. Changes
in the office force. made during the
year were approved at the meeting
including the promotion of H, A. Wer.
ner to be assistant cashier and Carr
Mayer book-keper. The of1cers ana
directors are as follows
w. !. Beans, President
w. H. Pike, Vice President.
r. K Davis, Cashier.
Directors--W I. Beans, H. W.
Moore, Geo. S. Prime, Charley Victor
w. G. Reed, M. S.. Dowpey, w. H.
Springer, w. H. PIKE Thosi J, Will
son, Paul Synhorst andsR. X. Davis
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1910-01-13

Your clock viii be called for and
delivered after 1T has been repaired
At the Smith Jewelry Store.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1910-01-13
-LocAL MARKET PRicEs..

Following are the prices paid by
Oskaloosa dealers for live stock.grain
and produce. 4 ast
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1910-01-13

5%WSAeu SWISS ..s.an
That 10vrr varies through tho yenr.
T21et never will secaad 1rEss =
u eGla sfre to me sraszScscnt cheer
NO gSo6y ustch. howerer. which
wa make me feel pGfrexf- up and vain
And make me strut rs though T>m rich
Leave OF the chain ~
thoroughbred and buggy. too
III you desire. you uasy present.
A slit ike That which came fram ron
Would be alive with continent. :"
DONE orer5o IL. thoug h. ] pray,
And bring QliT-er to my lip
From over generaosDesx stay -... e.
Don't send whip .
Or II you'd give a residence +ta ia. b
To me, please don't build II too big.
don't want one that's too immense
= That would make me n conscious prig,
Just give me n three-story place -
Built on two acres. say, or three.
II you'll do that. then In that case
TIL buy q key. t g."
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1910-01-13

The stockholders Of the oskaloosa
National Bank and the Union Savings
Bank. whose officers are the same,
met and reelected all the old direc-
tors. as follows: W. H. Kalbach. H..
H. Spencer. f. G. Lofiand, G. B. Nc
culloch, J. F. Mcneil, Geo Kalbach
and c. =. Lofland, IN the orgpization
OF the board the same officers were
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1910-01-13
-FOUR BANK MEETINGS
All Old Officers and Directors Are
Again Elected.

Four of the local banks held their
annual meetings on Tuesday after.
noon, paid their usual dividends and
reorganized for the ensuing year The
stockholders Of each institution heard
good reports and found the affairs of
the banks in excellent condition.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1910-01-13
THlE 0M1FIR
UoNMlUp r--S
4 w. MILsyR D NEsslT ,
mr. .MODE/T
Man

Some modest gift
will do for me;
1 Prey you do not
"a spend, too much.
The spirit, not the
gift. h u I'D
The symbol Of
the frie n d ly
touch.
A railroad system
would be far
Tho costly for me
to receive
A neat and nifty
private onr
Won't make me
grieve.
Or should you
think ''twUuld
make nTe CHAD
To have an auto
as mime own.
Dgn't give 17e 6fns
whose gilt and
pst161npa make
tt hoSs Moucn
Hflr q THRONE.
A simple sixty b.
p. tlainS
With aizss0casi:n,e
Tor us.rS,er unse
VIII be enough to
=e0d or eDrSng-
Make no excuse.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1910-01-13

Chicago, Jan. 1.-TWO leading ele-
vator interests appear TO be working
for a decline in wheat. Lower cables
aided them in their attempt to secure
q break.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1910-01-13

Chicago, Jan 12.-Too many stock.
ers and feeders arrived and the mark
ct was generally 10@15c lower. The
demand was light, generally. because
buyers were already loaded up.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1910-01-13
Gloomy Meditations-

Query-Why can't Mrs. Brown and
Mrs. Jones arbitrate? 57.. >7h
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1910-01-13

lAIrs- I.oa1s Roberts aud son WIN, Of
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-01-12
RIVERS THREATENING.
Ice Gorges at Various Points Cause
Warnings to Be Sent Out.

st. Louis, Mo-, Jan. 12.-Rain today
in Missouri and northern points caused
the Mississippi river to assume a
threatening aspect. The weather bu-
reau issued a warning to the river men
to be prepared to protect their property
The Mississippi river is gorged with
ice from Chester, Ill. so miles below
ST. Louis, to this city.
The Missouri river is gorged at Her
mann, Mo-, and many smaller gorges
are reported north of st. Louis
The river gauge this morning stood
at PIG feet, rise of Z feet in "a hours
Pittsburg, Pa, Jan. 12.-With the
temperature mounting and a thaw at
hand thousands of tons of ice gorged
in the Monongahela, Allegheny and
Ohio rivers at this point presents a
menace which the United States gov
eminent is investigating with a view to
blasting the ice dams in an effort to
save, valuable shipping and harbor
property. Within "a hours the crucial
crisis will have been reached, it is ex-
pected