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Forsyth Edgar.

Mrs. Mary Osborne Edgar. daughter
OF Francis Osborne, uf baltimore.
and James Clark Forsyth. Of Hoods
Mill. were married last Saturday The
Wedding took place at the residence
OF Judge and Mrs William n For
syth. Ir.. IN the Home wood Apart.
meuta. Baltimore The ceremony was
performed by the Rev John c. Hawk.
81 Washington. brothef-if-law Of the
groom Only Immediate relatives Of
the two families were present The
blrdc wore henna colored gown %
georgettc and satin, with hat 20 match
and o large bouquet 81 gardenlaa
The only attendant vas little kath-
crime Winchester FaFKysh. a niece Of
the bride, who carried basket Of
spring GOwerg The apartment was
tasleiully decorated with ferns and
yellow and white snRpdragona. Inn
modiaielY after the ceremony we'd
ding breakfast wa served aud The
couple lei, for q trip North On their
return Mr. and Mra Forsyth sill re-
side nt Locust Grove Hoods Mi'l
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1rANEYTONN

The Taneytown High School Base
ball team defeated the Union Bridge
team ON last Wednesday afternoon.
Score Z, to 8.
The Bethel Church of the Brethren
near .Piney Creek. was dedicated last
week. ~ a
Winiam q. Bankard had his fine
George street residence painted re-
Gently.
Mrs. ,Lizzie Zepp is trying TO have
her residence on Mill avenue painted
but the weather is quite a hindrance
to the PROGRESSES
Mr.. and Mrs. Amos Hilbert and
son, John, spent Sunday with his sis
ter. Mr.. and Mrs. Harvey Stonesifer,
and family OF Littlestown.
p Mrs. Roy Smith and son left ON
Sunday for Hagerstown to spend
some time with her brother, Mrs.
Emma Smith.
\ Mr.. and Mrs. Edward .Bair and son,
Homer, of Littlestown, speLt the
weeks end with Mr.. and Mrs AM
drew Graham and family.
MIR. and Mrs. Mervin Ashenfelter
spent Sunday with her parents, Mr.
and MRS. J. A. Thompson.
a Valley Farm, the play rendered in
the Opera Houfe ON SATURDAY even
ing by the G. e, Society OF ", Mafys
Reformed Church, of Silver Run, was
very we'll rendered and reflects treat
credit to the society. II was very
much enjoyed by the few who turned
out To see the play Those who did
not. missed very good play.
y Gladys Haines and Harold March
Are present victims of the dread dis
ease diphtheria Both homes arc UNI
der quarantine \
Mrs. John Shreeve spent Monday in
Westminster as the guest OF DR.. ana
Mrs. M. L. Bot.
Mr.. edward Philips, one OF our
blacksmiths, was painfully injured
Tuesday while sharpening the share
10 a road pillow. In endeaVoring TO
shape the share after sharpening, II
slipped out OF the brace, inftcuug
quite q painful wound on the breast
and fracturing several ribs. Al
though the wound is quite painful Il
Is not considered serious.
The annual town election WAS held
ON Monday. The old board was re-
elected members. Quite a lively time
new members, who are: j. Albert On
Ter. Burgess; Harry A. Allison, VIII
liam Il. Bankard, t. w. Mehring, all
of the old board, and Claudious Long
and Chas. Reaver being the newly
elected member. Quite a lively time
was experienced at the election.
There seems TO be a lot Of dissatts-
faction at the result
Mrs. Charles Campbell and three
children, of Westminster, spent tae
weeks end with her mother, Mrs.
Mary Slower and sister, Mrs. Leah
Roontz. Mrs. Jacob Strasburg spent
Tuesday at the same place.
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WEAK, NERVOUS, !.
ALL RUNDOWN
Missouri Lady Suffered Until She
Tried Cardui. Says "ResuIt
Was Surprising" Got Along
Fine, Became Normal
and Healthy.


Springfield Mo.-'My back was 90
weak I could hardly stand up, and
would have bearing-down pains and
was not well at any time" says Mrs.
D. v. Williams. wife OF a weli.known
farmer on Route 6. this place. Il
kept getting headaches and having 20
90 to bel" continues Mrs. Williams
describing the troubles from which
she obtained relief through the use Of
CarduL MY husband, having heard
OF Cardui, proposed getting u for me.
Il saw after taking some Cardui
that was Improving. The result
waB surprising. l felt like a different
person.
Later suffered from weakness
and weak back, and felt all rundown.
did not rest well NJ night. / was 20
nervous and cross. My husband said
he would get ME some Cardui, which
he did. II strengthened me Ny
doctor said | got along fine. | was in
good healthy condition. cannot
say too much for T.
Thousands OF women have suffered
as Mira. Williams describes. until they
found relief from tho use OF Cardui
Since u has helped 50 many. you
should not hesitate % Try cardui u
troubled With womanly ailments
For sale eyery where. E.s3
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THE DEMOCRATIC ADVOCATE MAY 8, 1927


fliia baby girl at the home Of Mr. and
Mrs CIaude Brothers; on Friday
night another ait Mr. and Mrs, YER
non Boards, and don't you know, on
Saturday night he came around
again and stopped at the home Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas Lockard; but
didn't 90 in. as he thought he would
have mercy and take the little i'm
FAINT on TO someone else. You know
Mr.. ssockard has rhenmatism in
both limbs and with that and the
bhbe combined Il would have been
such care on poor Mrs Lockard
Master Maurice Harris spent Sat
urday and Sunday with bis grand
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Win. F Barros.
Mrs Margaret Ellen Barnes. ~
Westm nstor, is spending a few ua, .
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Boys Wash Suits 1898
to $4.95

Two piece suits for boys to years I'm a half
dozen or more Of the very best made and most at
tractiyc styles we have ever shown. They made
OF such good materials Palmer Linen. THAT VIII
not fade the workmanship is OF the very best; the
color combinations are most pleasing: green with
white. yellow with white blue with yellow copen
with white. navy with red white with tan, oxford
with white and other equally unusual and pretty
combinations We wish every little boys mother
could see these suita
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A very pretty but quiet wedding
took piaec Saturday. az o'clock At
the Reformed parsonage. when Helen
i.Brn RhnadcB. daughter Of Mr. and
Mra Hofatiu Rhoades. % SIT Pleas
ant became the bride pf Charles
iewis seipp. of near WeWminster.
Rev. J W Reinecko officiating. Ina
mrdlatoly after the ceremony the
happy couple lott Tor Baltimore, and
upon their return viii reside In this
city Iloth bride and groom are very
popular among the young people IN
this city and have the best wishes ~
their many fricnda
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Miss Lula g. Martin. daughter OF
Mr. and Mrs Adam ! Martin. East
Green street, was quietly married on
April - TO William Townshend, son
Of Mr. and Mrs J. Belt Townshend.
East Green street, az Arlington, by
Rev J. I. Marsh They viii reside in
Westminster.
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Nr. Jacob Brshm and Mira Winnie
Mackabec both 81 near Leistsf'r
church. were united IN marriage a.
noon Wednesday. April r., az the
parsonage 81 the Lutheran Church of
The Ainnemrut. Baltimore. by REV j..
y Lgu. pastor ot Salem charge. near
Westminster. SIR nrchm is q we'll
known and popular farmer In The
community ~ nrummrl
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STATEHOOD

Preaching al Providence Methodist
Protestant Church on Sunday a g
.. m. sunday school az Mount Plea g..
ant Methodist Episcopal church st
$50 o. m
Maude +. Shauck spent Saturday
and Sunday with her sister, Mrs.
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Unbleached Muslin Sc yd

good grade Of Gnc thread unbea ched muslin
yard Hidc Ia lengths from 3 TO 20 yards. This is 2
splendid value. the host muslin bargain we have had
since the war began.
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with her son, Mr. Clfas. H. Barnes,
and wife.
Mrs B. Naylor and daughter.
.Gwynjh, OF Reistrstown. are spend
Ing few days with relatives here.
Mrs. S. c. Monroe Is Ill at this
writing.
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PUBLIC SALE
Valuable Household and
Kitchen Furniture

We. the nnderSlgncd. VIII sell ~
public sale. thn following prousrtF
belonging Ia the late Mury q Bixler
a. her homo IN BaChman'a Valley ~
SATURDAY. NAY :, 1921, al - tm.
The following property 20 wit
Symphony organ. E0ou condition. ,
1-piecU parlor suit, hair cushion. No
/ condition. corner cupboard. side
board, book rack. chest ~ drawers.
lounge. leaf table. extension table,
Singer sewing machine. toilet set; I
stoves / kitchen range with water
tank. good condition. chunk stove
pipe and radiator. No, i0-plate
stoves. lot Of home made carpet wool
Garnet. rugs, rockers, old chairs, win
dow and Ladder back chairs. stands
chests, mirrors. Vacuum carpet
swecpers, lot Of old beds, window
blinds, curtains, spinning wheel
cooking utensils, washing machine
wash tubs. iron kettle. copper ket' IL.
hOgahead, vinegar and barrel, Phtla-
delphla Lawn Mower KITCHEN s'n'''
&c.
2 buggies: new rubber tire buggy
only run abOut wv WueH' FNhN"' ~
make: steel tire buggy. Biochef
make. IA good condition; z sets hal
ness. new homemade set harness, one
set IA good coalition: sets 'iyntts
ana riany other articles too humorous
- mention.
Terms. Made know on day OF sal ,
HERBERT &. WNbEEs
STERLING u. BIALEk.
John w. FiIekinger, Auct.
NJ. J. NJ. Troxeli, II, H. Wine, Clerks
apr, 15-it
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MO tic 9

"HavinR Purchased Metal Forms,
a.xerand Hoist. I am prepared 70
ontract for complete Concrete
sflos. set ny prices.'
HENRY COPYRIGHT,
tune ga-s' New windsor. Md.
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Bleached Muslin 15c yd

An exceptional good quality OF yard wild,
blcaChed muslin suitable for making under-mus
Inns and other domestic uses.
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MADE Know on Jay % son
HERBERT &. UXLEI,
STERLING u. BIXLER.

John w. Fiiekinger, Auct
NJ, j. NJ. Troxen, H. II. Wine, Clerks
apr. 15-it
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White Dotted Swisses
39c and SIC

These have been very scarce 80 Tar this season
end they ara also IN popular demand We are show
ing them In several OF the small size dots In 2S inch
Paragould soliphone. (Paragould, Ark.) 1918-1950, 1921-09-26
ALC0A STORE
DYNAMITEI)
MAN INJURED
Attenpt to XIII Dennis Rich
ards-Building Where He
Was Sleeping Was Blown
Up.

Newport. Sept. 23--Dennis Rich
ards Of Algoa is at the point of
death at the home CT relatives al
Algoa. following an attempt by An
unidentified person TO take his life
by blowing up with dynamite the
building in which he was sleeping.
Noung Richards, who is - and
unmarried, was sleeping in the rear
of his fathers general merchandise
store at Algoa The store frame
building about Is feet long, IS
divided into two rooms by partition
and Richards lived IN the rear room.
Sheriff HAYS was called to the
scene Of the explosion early ycster-
day morning and arrested Tom Rog-
ors Bert Best and Ben Fore, all
white men.
About 1850 o'clock. Richards
said. he was awakened BY noise
like the striking OF matches, Be-
fore he was sufficiently awake to
get out of the bed, an explosion
occurred. He was blown several
feet from whore he was lying aud
sustained internal injuries that may
cause his death Every bone IN
his left hand was broSon and ho
sustained other fractures III various
parts OF the bodg Physicians At
tending him said it is doubtful IL
he can survive.
THE persons Who placed the dy-
Mantle EuoN, tic exact location of
Richards he'd. aieh was twisted
aud thrown several Feet The par
tition was blown down and show
eases IN the fIont end OF the store
were broken.
Paragould soliphone. (Paragould, Ark.) 1918-1950, 1921-09-26

THIS TIME THE JOKE IS
NOT ON TIE POOR FLIY

Piltsfiold. Mass, Sept. pa
Charging Il flivyer. driven by Wal
ter G. Rochelle on the Richmond
road, near here Wednesday, night
il big buck, leader OF a herd Of
eight deer, smashed boyh mead
lights, bent a mud guard and
pushed the car over to The side
OF the road. stunning himself at
the same time.
The car was going slowly. Tie
four bucks and three does that con
stituted the remainder Of the herd
jumped aside into the woods The
leader snorted and lowering his
'hoad, crashed into the car, After
lying in the road several minutes
the buck jumped to his feet anG
plunged into the woods.
Paragould soliphone. (Paragould, Ark.) 1918-1950, 1921-09-26
Poor Ewes { Try Tllis

Penn Yam, n. Y.-Bernard Flynn,
IA. of the township Of Milo, near
here, no longer wears eyeglasses
His sight was restored by severe
shock from lightning. The boy has
been forced 10 wear glasaas sinc2 lie
was seven years Old. While standing
near wire fence during severe
electrical storm. he was rendered
unconscious by bolt of lightning.
The notice in Improvement in the
boys eyes came as soon as lie
reeained consciousness.
Paragould soliphone. (Paragould, Ark.) 1918-1950, 1921-09-26
Notice TO Creditors

All persons indebted 10 the late
nr. N. c. Graham are hereby mott
fled to come forward and make
settlement or their accounts at once.
All outstanding notes must he set
lied upon dates due If you are in
debted to the estate kindly take
notice and be governed according
~. MRS. DFSSGE GRAHAM,
3l6 \. 9Th St.
Oct If parasould. Ark,
Paragould soliphone. (Paragould, Ark.) 1918-1950, 1921-09-26
Seek Imnersonator of Con.

Milton, Mass Police OF ms Town
are searching for the man who inn
personatcd a traffic officer at the
East Milton crossing and succeeded
in piling up traffic into side streets
The man wore the regulation po-
licemans cap and succeeded in de-,
parting without detection.
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LOCAL NEWS PAGE
Paragould and Greene County

neighbors for the genuine guaran-
teed hosiery, full line for men,
women and children. Eliminates
darning. We pay 15c an hour spare
time, or $500 week for full
time. Experience unnecessary.
Write International Stocking Mills,
Norristown, Pa. *oct10p
Paragould soliphone. (Paragould, Ark.) 1918-1950, 1921-09-26

Mrs. W A. Stafford of Senath has
entered the hospital for treatment,
after which she will undergo an op-
Grafton. Mrs Mall I'rields has en-
tered the sanitarium for a few days
treatment. William bryant Of Beech
Grove is taking treatment at the
local hospital.
Paragould soliphone. (Paragould, Ark.) 1918-1950, 1921-09-26

The five republics OF Central AM
erica have combined area Of about
100000 square miles, or considera-
bly, less than that Of the state Of
Texas.
Paragould soliphone. (Paragould, Ark.) 1918-1950, 1921-09-26

For a popular family heater get
a Coles Original Wood stove. Any
child can contro! it perfectly
Paragould soliphone. (Paragould, Ark.) 1918-1950, 1921-09-26

(From Saturdays Daily Press)
X. f. Coffee OF Stuttgart is visit
ing his sister-inlaw. Mrs. Hattie
Coffee, of West Junction street.
Paragould soliphone. (Paragould, Ark.) 1918-1950, 1921-09-26

Mr.. and Mrs. Tom Heron left
this morning for Providence, Ky.
where they will make Their home
Paragould soliphone. (Paragould, Ark.) 1918-1950, 1921-09-26

HAY FOR SALE Timothy, AL
falfa. red top. clover, and pea hay.
Inquire, f. II. HARRISON. Ri. /.
I'll
Paragould soliphone. (Paragould, Ark.) 1918-1950, 1921-09-26

Owners of horses and blooded stock
are large users Of Liquid Borozone.
1t heals wounds, fostering sores
barbed wire cuts by Il mild power
that leaves no disfiGlrjng scars
Price, soc, G0c and $120. Sold by
al DRUGGISTS. *tf
Paragould soliphone. (Paragould, Ark.) 1918-1950, 1921-09-26

Up-tO-date millinery department
has been added to our new store and
we are showing the latest creations.
Kimbrough's Cash Store.
Paragould soliphone. (Paragould, Ark.) 1918-1950, 1921-09-26

Mr.. and Mrs Il. NJ Childers have
moved from 500 East junction to
Ri 3.
Paragould soliphone. (Paragould, Ark.) 1918-1950, 1921-09-26

Mrs Bette Eubanks Of Tie Ep-
sahy vicinity is critically i'll with
pneumonia.
Paragould soliphone. (Paragould, Ark.) 1918-1950, 1921-09-26

Beautiful ginghams. latest pat
terms and good grade at, very
special, i cents The yard. Kim
broughs Cash Store. at new loca-
ton
Paragould soliphone. (Paragould, Ark.) 1918-1950, 1921-09-26

Mir and Mrs. Lloyd Speers OF thc|
Camp Ground vicinity announce the
birth Of a son, born yesterday
Paragould soliphone. (Paragould, Ark.) 1918-1950, 1921-09-26

A marriage license has been issued
to II. c. George and Miss Elsie
TuFbevilla Of Lafe
Paragould soliphone. (Paragould, Ark.) 1918-1950, 1921-09-26

Mr.. and Mrs. Gather Weatherly
OF 500 South Fourth street an
nonncc the birch Of Il daughter, born
last night
Paragould soliphone. (Paragould, Ark.) 1918-1950, 1921-09-26
(From FRIDAYS Daily Press

A daughter was born to Mr.. and
Mrs. Bradford Anderson Of Thorn
ton, Ark, Sept. 81
Paragould soliphone. (Paragould, Ark.) 1918-1950, 1921-09-26

Beautiful assortment of percales.
all new patterns. and low priced al
10 cents the yard and up. Kim
broHgh's Cash Store, al new loca-
ton.
Paragould soliphone. (Paragould, Ark.) 1918-1950, 1921-09-26

WANTEp-Mcn or women to
tako orders among friends and
Paragould soliphone. (Paragould, Ark.) 1918-1950, 1921-09-26

For 9Ein erHptions, rash ,chafed
skin pricisiy heat, chisGpr bites and
stinGs of poisonous meets, Ballard =
Snow Liniment is an effective ap-
plication. Ii heals quickly. Three
sizes, zoe, G6e and 81 20 per bottle.
Solo by al druggists. Eft
Paragould soliphone. (Paragould, Ark.) 1918-1950, 1921-09-26

Mrs emma Mccullough and her
sister, Mrs N l., Story. 6f Lafc.
have gone 10 BrookIand To spend 4
few days visiting Mrs. Martin Story.
From there Mrs. Story will 30 10
Garuthcrayilie 10 visit her daughter,
Mrs. Como ROBBERY.
Paragould soliphone. (Paragould, Ark.) 1918-1950, 1921-09-26

A lazy no-acconnt feeling with
yaWning and aleepiness in the day
time is caused by a torpid liver and
disordered bowels. Herbine is a
splendid remedy for such ailments.
Il cleanaes the system and restores
vim ana activity. Price, 60c. Sold
nv al druggists. %tf
Paragould soliphone. (Paragould, Ark.) 1918-1950, 1921-09-26

Tbe funeral Of little Miss MaXycl
simpson, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles simpson was held yester-
day afternoon at the family home on
South Sixth and Oue-half street,
Rev. Barber of Maiden officiating
lmerment in Linwood cemetery.
Paragould soliphone. (Paragould, Ark.) 1918-1950, 1921-09-26

Coley Ford LEFT today for an over
land zip to Reyno, Randolph coun-
Paragould soliphone. (Paragould, Ark.) 1918-1950, 1921-09-26

Women, look! Quilt cotton, size
- by 90 inches at only - GEMS,
kimbrough's Cash Store. Call at
oVr TOW location. Z"
Paragould soliphone. (Paragould, Ark.) 1918-1950, 1921-09-26

Women's ready-to-we2r depart
nenr See the new coats, suits and
dresses. This department is com
pIete and cverYthing's new at Kim
bFou%h 8 new store.
Paragould soliphone. (Paragould, Ark.) 1918-1950, 1921-09-26

w. \, smith, formerly Of This city,
more recently Of Little Rock, has
arrived to spcnd the winter in the
city with his sous. BIZ, Charlie
and Fred Smith.
Paragould soliphone. (Paragould, Ark.) 1918-1950, 1921-09-26

Mrs. John Clark vii leave today
for PortagcviIe. Mo. where she will
attend the bedside Of her sister.
Miss Grace Gould who is very i'll.
, 1921-06-05
KILL LOOTERs. rs
ORDER.
SUM MARY OF
FLOOD TO -

Reports to The Associated Press It Denver today indicate the follow.
ing conditions at outlaying towns n cities. OF colorado = a resuit Of
disastrous food condiuons: .+ t.tHsrs. tsr
Pueblo-Death toll from food variously estimated from 15oo to 5000.
City inundated and devastated by water with property loss 81 w
sfoO0o0OO.
ia Fayefte--ntre town under two feet of water, man residences
and business buildings ruined; damage heavy; communication ut oil.
Al Iongmont-Three feet of water in Main street: Communication cut
on; breathing of irrigation bitches principal cause.
At Brthoud-Crops damaged and business section inundated.
At Northumberland & Southern tracks cross Big Thompson river
washed OUT river owe its banks; thousands Of dollars damage; homes and
ranch buildings washed away. Two reservoirs, the South Side and the
Ryan Gulch, broke this morning. The Tilsboro dam. 1--WE miles east Bo
thousand acres of farm land neal Johnstown are inundated. Damage
will run into hundreds Of thousands of dollars
At MarshaI-Big Marshall dam still holding but all residents in the
valley have been ordered to seek places Of safety.
At supcriar-coIorad 4 Southern tracks washed ca: eib,e,~ lied to
safety by means Of rowboats. -4. ~t4 -{N Etl
Al Greeiey-M eastbound trains IN Chicago. burlington & Quincy
railroad defoured OF account -of floods
At Frcderick-Townl under three feet Of water.
Al Daccna-RaHrcad bridge washed out.
At BouIder-Interurbanc ar service to Denver parayzed. Impossible
to u cars for five or six days, according to c. W. Richards. general
agent for the ID. & l. system in Denver.
At Erie-Thirty houses washed away. Citizens were given warning
Of impending rush oil water. but declined to leave. Brdges approaching
town washed out and railroad tracks in vicinity destroyed.
At Estes Park-Three major bridges over Big Thompson river swept
away. Automobile highways partially ruined.
At sterung-Four drowned and damage running over SIOooooo.
Floods receding in the district.
Al Observation-Disclosures en- route from Denver to Boulder caught in
flood waters and are camping in machines. yer 400 In number Food
barrier of water which rushed through the streets.
At Fredeick-Two mines flooded. Camp swept by water. Residents
fleeing to high ground.
Al Ioyeiand-Georee Arndt, 60 years of age. escaped from his
home when the flood approached. He went to the home of a friend for
safety. As he entered he dropped dead from excitement Water 500
surrounded the friends home and Arndfs body could not be taken out.
At Denver-CHy ditch rising from heavy rains last night. Platte
river in GIobevnle. n suburb. rose yer its banks, flooding houses and
driving residents out. Two bridges nea GIobeyHne washed out. Cherry
Denver Gas G Electric Light company killed when he came in contact
with a live wire in repairing storm damage
, 1921-06-05

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo, June
4.-The devastation wrought by IRE
and flood at Pueblo last night and this
morning is beyond description. accord
ing TO Z. s. Railsback. formerly OF this
city, now special agent of the Santa
Fe at Pueblo. Mr.. Railsback made his
way to Colorado Springs at : o'clock
this morning by special Santa Fe mo
tor car In an effort to get int com
munication with La Jnnta over the
Union Pacific wires to order a special
relief train to the scene of the disaster.
Hundreds Of lives were lost and
millions Of dollars in property were
destroyed said Railsbaclx, the main
business district of the city is Quilted
by fire and water and 1t probably
never will be known how many hun
dreds Of people persisted. Entire resi-
dence districts in several Of the low;
lands were completely wiped out. ]
spent the entire night with hundreds
OF others rescuing and little
children from the flood and my mind
Is SO befuddled that | can hardly talk
about the thing. II was horrible be
yond description.
81 saw several cheap frame rooming
houses toppie over and plunge into
the raging torrent, each filed with
screaming women and children The
scene was ~sickening."
Mr.. Railsback said at time there
was is feet of water rushing through
| the Santa Fe yards. IN fact. trs
yards were completely destroyed. TIC
add to the horror of the flood, fires
h-otc ont all over the city not Only
in the business district. but in many
! residence sections. The largest bust
ness houses Of the city Including the
big banks. Crews eggs. White s
Davis. Straubs Trunk Factory. th'
King lumber yard and many Others
were wrecked by water or completely
destroyed By fire. according to Rails
back.
The river broke over its banks neal
the state Insane asylum and soon Their
was a raging torrent from the higf
cliffs 10 the west OF the Onion depo'
to Seventh street.