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AKRON BEACON 70TTR3AL. SATURDAY EVENING. JANUARY 19. 1907 THRSE )' BAD WASHOUTS SLAYER, FREED BY.mU'N WRITT EN Manj School Children are Sickly. 'wm Powder for Children, u.4 by Mother Grar, nurse In Children limne, Srtc ork, breafc op CoiiU to 84 boons car fever! ft.

Bees, Umdaclie, Stomach Trotibtea, III, order, mors acdresfuiate theBowy-le, and Destroy Worm. Mr. Emily Marona. Morlden, Cu. It la the beet medicine In the world for children DIETY S.

G.s Specials Fcr Week Ending Saturday, Jan, 2G. 10 Ib.s Sushlnc Corn Meal for 15c. 3 Bottles S. G. Vanilla for 9 Rnttlpa S.

G. Vanilla and 2 S. LAW AND GIVEN RECEPTION. Allentown. Jan.

Carbon county jury exonerate! William Pitten of Ilea rer Meadow of a charge of murder In the first degree fur' killing Harry Stewart. ritten charged that Stewart, who wag a boarder at his hotel wa too attentive to Ida wife and order! hirn away, with a warning never to return. When Stewart came back Pitten picked up which was lying in plain view back of the bar. and shot him through the "irm he( confessing that he had bought the pistol to kill Stewart should he return. Mutual friends testified that vwart had bragged that he would ZTtf.

'in; from her hnsban(i and Htten testified the boasts had reached hi ears. Jndge Horace Heydt. who presided, complimented the Jurymen, mylng they bad displayed wise Judgment and good aense. Pitten'. neighbors met him with a band England." The club will meet again on February 1.

DAXCE. The Bookbinders will give their usual annual dance next Tuesday night in J. E. D. C.

hall, 70 South Main street. This organization al ways gives an enjoyable ball, and tile members of the union and all of their friends look forward to it with bright anticipation. MISSIOXARV SOCIETY. Th T.adieR' Mlsslnnarv Rocletv nf 1 Trlnln- ncfurmcH church Vnrth TTIH I uuuie aim gave a reception in his honor. IB met for work all day Thursday.

Anj! today, while the tram scheduled to elegant dinner was served by the an hour later did not pull In un-hostess. Mrs. E. L. Myers, of Vesper til almost 2 o'clock.

A dispatch from Soch Was Report Saturday That Led to an Investigation by the Board of Service and Announcement That It Was Safe. The alarm was flrffv otm.ded by the contractors who are rebuilding the. canal locks beneath the viaduct and arose from the detection of cracks In the earth near the piers. Fearing that the structure's underpinning might give way the contractors conveyed the intelligence to the board of service. Itl was found, however that during the excavations incident to the new locks some of the dlrt'sur-rounding the bases of the piers had fallen away, although not In any way endangering the strength of the I The board of service will keep a close watch on proceedings there and at the first sign of danger will take immediate steps to preserve the safety of the public.

No danger, however, Considerable alarm was occasioned 1 caturuay morning when the report gained some circulation to the effect that the piers and supports of tho Bowery street viaduct were weakening and becoming cracked, thus plac-in gthe structure in a decidedly dangerous condition. The report reached the members of the board of service and they, with City Engineer Paywe went at once to the scene of the trouble, intending that if any weakness should be discovered to suspend traffic across the bridge. An examination of the bridge disclosed, however, members' of the board claimed, that there need be no fear of any accident there as the piers are in perfect condition to withstand any strain which may be put upon them. 5 i 1 1 1 1 I 1 1 3f Shea Case Goes to JFiiry Chicago, 19. The instructions of Judge Ball In the Shea case were finished toda yand the case was given to the jury Bhortlj before 11 o'clock.

UNCLE SAM'S JACKIES ARE RENDERING GOOD service! (Continued from first page.) disaster, the most notable being Gerald Lowder, well known in London. A dispatch to the Sun from Holland Bay, Jamaica, says great suffering exists among the poor of Jamaica. A delegation of 50 sufferers appealed to the governor for the systematic dis when feverish tutu cunrtipsted." Sold by all Irrafs- b1m0t by mail, 25c Kampie sent Alien tt. Uimcted. JLe Kojr, X.

T. Special Tv o-Day Sale on Gold Filled Neck Charms 75c to 03.OO Brooches 4 50ctoS5.od Baby Pin Sets 45ctoS2.0d Baby Seal Bracelets SI. OO Bracelets, regular 81.25 to 04.5O Cuff Bartons 45ctoS1.50 Everything In our South Window at Reduced Price. Don't fan to attend this Special Sale. I 1 Hitod Jewelry 16 S.

He ward St. 1, i The Public Sale of the personal property of the lata I 'I A. Louise Smaiier, consisting of household goods," tetock and farm Implements will be held at her late resi dence Jannary 29( at 9 o'clock a. m. 1907, commencing Some old and Tain- able furniture and other articles will be found.

n. B. HOUGHTON, Administrator. TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY FOR SALE Conjfectionery and lunch, room; just the placje tor man and wlfa or single lady. Theire are a great manv people In Akron that would buy this quick if they knew how good It really Is.

Only $230 cash required; balance easy terms. 1 37 F. J. WETTACH, 10 S. Broadway.

WANTED To borrow sum of money; will give mortgage security worth twice the amount. Addrebs Box B-l. Beacon journal. 2i-i29 FOR RENT Nicely furnished front room, all conveniences. furnace, bath, gas.

etc. Privilege bt light ua vaney st. 37-43 WANTED Lady solicitors; also trad ing stamp solicitors; nothing to sell; straight salary, nicfe work. Inquire for' Mr. Walsh at Federman's, 55 S.

How- ard st. 37-3S WANTED Eventojg work by expert; accountant; will write up your books, prepare financial statements, settle part nership disputes. 1'Auditor," 345 Union Place. 37-33 WANTED Automobile or good horse and buggy for $700! equity in first class modern 8-room house. North Hill.

"H-." Box 19, Beacon Journal. 37-42 i THOUSANDS OF FAMI LIES DRIVEN FR03I THEIR HOMES. (Continued from page one.) patting out large volumes of water. All the places flooded yesterday are still inundated and many are prepar ing for the second fibod. i PORTSMOUTH FLOODED, Portsmouth oj, Jan, 19.

Back water from the Ohio caused the Sci oto river to cut through the flood embankment in tpe north end today Threatened families had receivea warning of the Impending danger and fled In advance, although, the removing of the sick was accomplished under the greatest difficulties. The break was shortlyj afterward followed by the water rushing over the west end dam, and tn Ohio also Invaded the same quarte from the south. The whole downtown district Is rapidly filling up jand hundreds of houses and Btorejs are under water. It Is believed that the Broadway dam will hold oijit the water from the east end. The river has passed the 59-foot mark, and is still rising an inch an hour.

I XO IMPROVEMENT. 1 Louisville, 19. The flood situation In Louliville and Kentucky shows no Improvement today, the most serious development being the discovery that the dike which protects the upper east end of the city is weakening slightly, repairs are being made and jmen are patrolling the banks. No fear of a break Is ex- pected. The crest of the Hood Is net, expected before londay.

District Forecast Official Walse.Tn his statement of conditions today says: "The Ohio has cjajinued rising during the past 24 hours, throughout its length, but It is falling In its upper tributaries. The rate of rise lias also detreased. heavy-. rains have occurred ovc the water shed, particularly over the Kentucky and Big Sandy Bectiobs. The river wilt rise steadily at adlson, Ind.i anl Louisville for th next several days and will reach a sige of 3S feet at TME DEAD LIST IS NOW PLACED AT 7SO A.

5 C. RAILROAD High water in the vicinity of Millers-burg has prevented trains from running into that city, and atl railroad communication Is cut, off. Trainmen "who came through Akron Saturday morning on northbound A. C. trains say that the situation threatens even worse things.

The tracks are under water for miles, and It is feared that there are many bad washouts. The northbound c. a. A local, which is due at Che t'nlon depot at 6:40 a was six houm Mlllersourg says "Mlllersburg Is cut off from railroad communication on the north and on the south by the flood. The Killbuck rivsr has overflown its banks and Is still rising.

The lowlands about the city are flooded and people have moved to the second stories of their houses. There is a big washout on the A. C. south of the city, stopping traffic on that road. A bridge on the B.

O. north of here has been swept away and no trains are being run in that direction." Mr. and Mrs. John Connor of Butler, passed through this city Saturday morning en route to Denver, to visit their sou, Henry T. Conner, whom they have not seen for 20 years.

The method chosen by them to make the trip is rather unique. In lieu of going by rail they are traveling overland In a covered wagon, visiting friends eji route. They left their homes six weeks ago and have been more or less delayed by bad roads and one or two accidents. They expect to arrive at their destination some time in April or the fore part of May. Fifteen years ago.

Mr. and Mrs. Conuor made a similar trip. For some time they had been planning to make this one. Their son wanted them to go by rail, but they decided to go overland.

UAL MEETING TRACTION COMPANY The annual meeting of directors of the Northern Ohio Traction Light company was held in this city late this afternoon. The officers from Cleveland were accompanied to Akron by General Manager Currie and Secretary Moore, who wen to Cleveland, returning with other officials in a private car. The company did a large business last year. In fact it was the best it has ever had. Officers for the ensuing year were elected.

The reports of the annual business handled were reaft. They were the best ever submitted to the board of directors. ROCK ISLAND TRAIN RUNS INTO WASHOUT Peoria, Jan. 19. Train 3S7 on the Rock Island railroad today ran Into a washout two and one-half miles west of Bureau, Ills.

The engine, baggage car, chair car, and sleeper were derailed. The engineer and fireman were seriously hurt and three or four passengers slightly Injured. All of the injured were brought back to this city. MAY REPORT MONDAY. After being in session since Monday morning the grand jury adjourned Saturday at noon until January 21, at which time it 13 expected that it will complete the balance of what work it has bdfore it.

There are but a few more oa the calendar for the Jurors to act on and It is expected that the Jail will be visited not later than Monday afternoon. SiiHtAilt i 1 Mrs. Harriet Pardee, an aunt of Judge W. E. Pardee and Attorney L.

S. Tardee of this city, died suddenly Thursdary night at her home In Wadsworth. Death was caused by Slio Ti' a fifi heart disease. She was 06 vears old and was the widow of Henry Pardee, who was postmaster at Wadsworth for 20 years. Funeral services will be held at that place Sunday.

it ON OVER LAND TO COLORADO IS SLOW BUSINESS Are the Beacon Journal You are sure to find some EACON G. Lomou Extract for 23c. 5 lbs. of S. G.

Soda for 25c. 6 cakes of Santa Claus Sweet Chocolate for 1-2 lb. Shelled Almonds for lc. 2 lbs. of Layer Figs for 23c.

3 of Japan Tea Sirtlngs for 50c net. I can S. Tortage C-eoa for 20c. 3 lbs. of S.

(own roasting) Cereal Coffee and 3 checks for 2V. cakes of Buttermilk. Witch Hazel, Fairy Queen or Glycerine Toilet Sorvw for lOc. 5-lb. Box Dominoe Sugar for 40c.

1 lb. of best evaporated Peaches for I 5c. 4 lbs. of Dates for 'c. 7c single pound.

2 lbs. of S. 19c Dutch Java and 2 checks for 30c or 32c net. 2 Packages Peerless "Mince Meat for 13c. 2 1-2 Ib.s of large, fancy, loose Muscatel Raisins for 25c.

We solicit vonr orders and again remind you that if you want the very best coffee and tea grown, to order S. Tortoge Blends. "Best or the good ones." We have something for the children. Ask for it when rurchiflne. Our wagons pass your door dally, sometimes twice.

SCHUMACHER A GASDIHTER, C4 S. Howard CHINA A JAPAN TEA STORK. THE WEATHER TOMORROW Washington, Jan. 10. Forecast for Ohio: Rain tonisrht and Sunday; colder Sunday; brisk to.

high south to southwest winds. NEW YORK STOCKS fFurniehed dally ty C. A. Williams VB'i 104 117 39 141'i 14S 93 lOS1 3S 141 14 24-S, 874, 129'i 134 127s 2', 147 92' 173-1, 33'4 112- 7714 9.V.4 51 36Ms 130 145Ts 43 104 4 o. no8 11 fi 3S8 LIS1- -4'8 8i 12W2 IS.1; 121 2fiS 14H 17214 33 1114 P4V.

13014 14." 4r, -4 114 Kr! I Mobc. Cm. Mo Pac N. Y. Cen.

Pfiina. Bcdine: Rock Island St. Sn. V. P.

14" Pah iFno "174-V 175 "Wabash- pf'J. S3 Arrlal. Copper Ill5 113 77i 51 131' 14SV 4V KM's It. T. 9W, -V Colo Fuel Iron Hep Fugar Kt Fmpltrrs HTt if.

Ftrel 4i's S. Steel pfd lO-t'-s r. 1 MARKET Wheat May Corn May Oats May 77-s 76 45 3S'aa as 4r3 3S 45H SSa BRIEF ITEMS Try our Sunday dinner, American Restaurant, 60 S. Howard st. The ladies of the W.

C. T. U. will hold their regular meeting Monday, January 21, at p. in.

in their rooms on Main street. Mrs. Lizzie Rrokaw of the Crittendon home will talk on "Rescue Work." All Indies interested tare cordially invited to attend. January 2 8 will be a mothers' to which all mothers are cordially ivited to attend. iEVUNS -In Akron, O.

1 llUai 18. 190 (, to Mr. and Mrs. Harry Evans. 230 Wooster avenue, a WAGONER In Akron, January iS.

1907, to Mr. and Mrs. Harvey a goner, 19S East York street, a on. COPE In Akron, O. January IS, 907, to Mr.

and" Mrs. Vernon Cope, 26 street, a daughter. mi'A). Akron. -In January 1" at I.3.3.! South Main street, of dropsy, John R.

Neal, aped 7G vears. I-uneral-services were held Sat urday afternoon at 1 o'clock at the residence. Iiurial at Mt. Hope. 1 III.I.ER In Akron.

Jannarv IT. iftClT, at J71 West South street, of pneumonia. Mrs. Marianna Fuller $ged 75 years. Funeral services will be held Sat urday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the residence of her daughter, Mrs.

J- Newsletter. 10 East Vorls street. Ulie remains will be sent to Medina Monday morning. Interment will be at Bennetts Corners, GKAXXAX-In Akron, January 17, 1007, aboard his canal boat at Falor street, of exhaustion, James Grannnn. aged 70 years, i Funeral services wera held Saturday morninc; at 8 o'clock at St.

Mary's church. WOMAN" IX TIIK.CASI-: GOK. The trial of Irwin Kline and Julia Guello, wbieh had been scheduled to be heard Saturday before a Jury, failed to materialize ns the woman in the caae could not be found. Some stories are to the effect that -has pone to other parts while others Bay that she Is in hiding in the city, fearing to face the verdict of a jury. The case has been suspended indefinitely.

CO STLY PRESS Heart and Xcnfs Fail on Coffee. A resident of a great western state the case regarding stimulant's with comprehensive brevity that is admirable. He says: 'I am 56 years old and have had considerable experience with stimulants. They are all alike a mortgage on reserved energy at ruinous As the whip stimulates but does not strengthen the horse, po do stimulants act upon the human Bystem. Feeling this way, I gave up coffee and all other stimulants and began the use of Postum Food coffee come months ago.

Tho beneficial results have been apparent from the first. The rheumatism that I used to suffer from has left me, I Bleep sounder, my nerves are steadier and my brain clearer. And 1 hear testimony also to the food value of Postum something that is lacking in coffee." Name given bv4 Battle Creek, Mich. There's a reason. Read The Iload to Well-Tille," tho quaint little book in Pkg THE RRAVE OM VAV.

I say risk all fcr one warm kfcs; I say 'twere better risk the fall. I.fk Rnir.eo, to venture all, And boldly climb to deadly bliss. I like that savage, Sabine way; What mighty minstrels came sof it! Their songs are ringing to this day, The bravest ever sung or wrltl Their loves the love of Juliet, Pf Portia. Desdemona, yea. The old true loves are living Jret; And we, we love, we weep, wa sigh In love with, loves that will ntt die.

Then take her, lover, sword in hand. Hot-blooded '-and red-handed; clasp Her sudden, stormy, tall and Brand, And lift her In your iron grasp And kiss her, kiss her till sh cries From kren, sweet, happy, killing pain. Aye, kiss her-tiil she seeming Idles; Aye, kiss her till she dies, and then. Why, kiss her back life again! joaquai Aimer. I FOUNDER'S DAY KECEP1TOX.

Founder's day, which marks the '23th apnlversary of- the founding if Buchtel college, was appropriately observed Fri day, January 18, by the faculty and students of the college. The reception in Curtiss cottage in the evening was largely attended. Dr. and' Mrs. A.

E. Churca, Dr. and Mrs. C. M.

Knight, and Miss Forsyth received tne guest I in the parlors, while Mrs. Charles jBrookover and Mrs. O. E. Olin presided In the dining room, refreshments of thelmost delicious order being offered.

The rooms were decorated with daffodils and festoons of blue and gold. Several violin soles were rendered by Prof. Biefeld, accompanied by Miss Ethel Roach. The guests made informal visits (o the so rority rooms on the third Following the reception, a dance was given in the gymnasium from 9 to 12. A six-piece orchestra furnished the music for the 100 couples present.

Mr. and Mrs. Sims Brown of Reading, were bmong the sucsts from out of the city. 1 I DAXCE. Columbian Rebekah lodge will hold a social and Kaiser hall.

dance Tuesday night in COXVERSA'TIOXAL CLASS. West Hill Conversational tlass will C. meet Monday afternoon with! Mrs. M. Pettltt, S76 Silver street.

ROOK REVIEW CLUB. The Book Review club was eintertained Friday afternoon at the hom of Mrs. A. B. Dausherty of 175 West Market street.

Forty-two of the members were present to listen to an unusually fine program. The work of Marion Hill, a in rising young writer, whose home is Cleveland, was discussed. Several readings were given by Miss Mary Cush-man, in a most pleasing maniier. The club will hold its next meeting Schumacher on Fir street. with Mrs.

QUEEX BEES KX'TERTAIXED. Mrs. M. Kepner and Mrs. J.jB.

Woods pleasantly entertained the members of the Queen Bee circle. L. O. T. on Thursday evening, at the home of the former on Bowery street.

business meeting was held, after which; the evening was pleasantly spent in various contents ar.d amusements. A fine lunch, with covers laid for 22, concluded the evening's entertainment. SURPRISE PARTY. Roy Huffman was given aj complete surprise by a party of young trienos Wednesday evening, January at his home at 12 Glenwood avenue, the occasion being his 12tb birthday anniversary. Interesting garner were played, a light lunch was Served." Manjf- beautiful piano selections were renderedjby Madge Ileisler.

Those who were present were Hazel Hess, Xellie Davis, Marj- Gleason, Opal Gamble, Alice Huffman, Madge Heisler, Hazel Chamberlain', Helen Hogan, Eva Csner, Lela Green, Arthur Schralder, Jack Luxmore, Marion Byers, Ray Pursell, Roy Huffman, Lloyd Stroble, Earl Green. THIMBLE CIA7BJ The Friday Afternoon Thihible club wes entertained Friday by Misses Jen-nip and Evelyn Carmiehtel at tBeir home, 34 South Prospect street. Refreshments were served the hosfesses. 4 1 W. It.

DANCE I The W. R. C. society will give an old-fashionrd dance in G. A.

R. hull on Friday evening, January 13. WTIHNYS'VlIlCLK. The Widows' circle will mert Wednes day, January 23, at the home iof Mrs. J.

G. Raid win of T3 Straw street. iThe mem brrs are requested to bring well-filled baskets. THE DAISY CLUB. Miss M'ittie Entertained the ladies of the Daisy club at, her homo, IZM East Market street, on Friday afternoon.

After a pleasant (afternoon, spent with thimbles, a delicious luncheon was servd by the hostess. LITTLE ONES' PAUTY. Sylvia Rhea Whltelaw wag 'hostess to a party of little friends on Friday afternoon at the, home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. S.

C. Whltelaw, of 145i Per kins street. The party was given In honor of Miss Sylvia's 5th birthday anniversary. Games and music wpra the diversions. A lunch wa servidj for which covers were laid for ten.

TBe hostess was the recipient of several beautiful gifts. 1 HKCEPTION FOK MACMTLLEX. A reception was given at 3:30 Saturday afternoon by Mrs. F. A.

Selberling at her home. In honor of Francis th vollnlst of International hote, who Is to play at Music hall Saturday night. Mrs. Selberling invited over too of her frlerds, prominent musical people of the city, to the reception, wherp much pleas-, ure was taken In meeting jjir, Mac mlllcn. I I ISABELLA The Isabella club held its regular mer-t-ln on Friday, January 1 at the home of Mrs.

M. P. Rrouse of 4:3 Knrt Market street. Preceding the program a picnic dinner was served at 1 o'clock. Th program consisted of a talk on tha subject, "Soma Places of, laitrtst In RtrfPt the rnceeds of which amount- ed to over $5.

This will bo applied to the society treasury. Six names for membership were also secured and will be presented at the next meeting. -r 1 "FIVE-HaTTPED." Mrs. R. Eugene Winch was the hostess Friday night at a delightful little card party given at her home, 312 Spicer street, honoring her guest, Miss Irene Simms of Louisville, Ky.

Tables were arranged for "five-hded," after which a luncheon was served. IX FORMALLY EXTKR'TAISED. Miss Lukesh of 484 West Market street entertained informally few of her friends on Friday evening. Cards were the feature of the evening. Refreshments were served.

eucu club. The members of the Euchre club, of which Mrs. G. M. Humphrey Is a member, were delightfully entertained at her home, 551 Soufi Main street on Friday afternoon.

A delicious lunch was served 'after the games. Miss Hattle Folhamus of Westwood avenue is spending the week with in Cleveland. Mr. and Mrs. H.

L. Graves of West Market street left recently for an extended visit in New York, Washington, and Atlantic City. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Dietz spent Friday in Cleveland.

Miss Naomi Benson returned Thursday to her home in Voungstown after a visit with Miss Grace Color of 116 West Center street. Bliss Bessie Harry, who has been visiting friends in Canal Dover, returned Thursday to her home. Mrs. George McIIugh and little son. Russell, of S90 Corbett avenue, have returned from a few-days' visit with relatives in Kent.

Mrs. Charles Ritter of Indianapolis is visiting at the home of Mrs. J. A. H.

Myers of SI Mayfield avenue. Mrs. C. M. Humphrey of 551 South Main street spent Saturday in Cleveland.

Mrs. W. B. Collins of the Companla was in Cleveland Friday, where she assisted Mrs. Lyman A.

Reed and Mrs. F. S. Harmon in receiving at a large reception and euchre party, given at the Colonial club. Ex-Representative Dwight Herrlck of Cincinnati, was a guest of his cousTn.

Mrs. E. L. Ailing, Friday. The annual meeting of the Summit County Agricultural society was held Saturday morning In the Walsh block.

Over a hundred attended in spite of the almost impassable condition of the roads. In hl3 report to the society, the treasurer, Oeorgo Brewster, stated that the fair of 100G had been exceeded only by that of 1j5 in its success. The Item ized report follows: Receipts Balance from 1905, Ohio State board payment, 00; privileges and advertlsinc, in premium list, $248; entry fees. $1,515. SO; rnembershp tickets, $134; admissions, grand stand admissions, $772.

advertising score card, 5S3.23; total, $15,790.92. Yhat It Cost. Expenditures President's salary, $50; treasurer's salary, $200; secretary's salary, directors' pay. permanent improvements, interest on bonded debt, $975; insurance, $329; police, straw, bands, $130; special features, $300; superintendent rounds and othf employment, $757; juQgcs, telephone and office rent, Douglas Perkins tax and miscellaneous, amount paid in premiums, other expenses, supplies, posters, posting, printing, advertising, postage, meal tickets, total. $12,303.61.

Balance on hand January 1, 1907, $3,421.31. The sum of $733.23 more was paid tor premiums during 1906 than 19C5. The receipts during 1905 amounted to and the expenditures to $13,516. The Directors. The following directors were elected: Boston, G.

C. Stanford; Coventry, G. W. Brewster; Cuyahoga Falls, D. I.

Thomas; Franklin, L. M. Nortrmeld, II. E. Chamberlain; Northampton, B.

II. Prior; Springfield, O. J. Swinehart; Ta)lmade, A. E.

Chamberlain; Akron, P. T. McCourt. The directors were sworn In and met with the rest of the board in the after, noon In the office of the society in the Everett building. At the directors' meeting Saturday afternoon, several matters of business were dlacursed, and officers were elected for the coming year.

L. M. Kauffman was elected president. 13. H.

Prior, vice president; Georgs W. Brewster, treas urer, and O. J. Swinehart, secietary. MRS HARTONQ bmabm bra bm bmni Mrs.

Lewis Hartong, an aunt of County Treasurer Grant High, died Saturday morning at 6 o'clock at her home In Greensburg of typhoid fever. Mrs. was years old, and had lived In co'Jnty greater part of0 her life, hhe had four sons, two daughters. ana eignt grandchildren, nil of whera survive her. Funeral serv'je will be 1 o'clock Moiulr ftrnnon nt the FUr CvanBollcal v.

4Vr-h C.ro.n. BIG BALANCE ON HAND IK FAIR TREASURY is anticipated by the board. tribution of relief. The spokesman said many were dying of neglect. He charged that those with money had been supplied with food and medicine.

Port Royal has again sunk and geysers are springing up In the streets. The land has now subsided eight feet TVlO A aujcurau consulate was wrecked. The acting consul tried yes terday to get a cable dispatch to the state department asking for help. One has to travel all night in a small boat and on horseback to reach Holland Bay from which cable messages are sent. lng the British authorities in maintenance of order.

All mariners' are warned that the two light houses at the harbor entrance have been, destroyed, and that the approach to the harbor at night ia perilous. Another steamer approaching Kingston, and not knowing the conditions. Is reported to have suffered. This Is the Hamburg-American line steamer, Prinz Eitel Friederich. This vessel, according to a Kingston dispatch received by the Associated Press early today is ashore near the Prinz Waldemar and the Prlnzessin Lulse, vessels of the same line, which are stranded near where the Plumb Point light hone was located.

No Americana were killed as a result of the disaster, despite the fact that there were many American tourists In the place when the visitation came. A large number of these tourists have been taken on the American warships in the harbor while awaiting ships that will take them to the Etates. American aid has been timely In this hour of trouble to a British, possession, and the dlspatchs agree it Is warmly appreciated by the stricken people. MASOXIC TEMPLE COS OFFICERS The Masonic Temple company held its annual meeting Thursday evening at the Masonic club rooms, and elect ed the following officers: George Billow, president; Percy W. Leavltt.

vice president; A. E. Roach, secretary; William McClellan, treasurer; and these, with John Crisp, Robert M. Pillmore and George W. Schick, directors.

SERVED LUN'CHEOX. Mrs. P. W. Leavltt served a luncheon at 1 o'clock Friday at her home at 173 South College street, to the members of the Bridge Whist club, of which she is a member.

Whist was the diversion of the afternoon. TWO TRAINS ONE BLOCKMANY WERE KILLED (Continued from page one.) torney Hall will make an lnvestigatio Dead and Injured. The following official list of dead was given out at the Big Four of- fices J. A. Shannon, Chicago, died on special train nroute to Kankakee; Conductor Hiddinger of the passenger train; Baggageman Mc- LGee of passenger train; Fireman Ol- cott of passenger train; 11 occupants of the combination car, names unknown.

The injured: H. Link, Grand Rapids, Injuries serious; L. S. Lang, Chicago, slightly hurt; M. A.

Creeton, 41 West 21st street, New York, left leg Injured; D. W. Tripp, Lafayette, engineer on the passenger train; Injuries serious; Minor Griffin, Shelbytllle, fireman on freight train, seriously, but not dangerously hurt: W. B. Harris, Schlel apartments, Indianapolis, both legs crushed, will die: E.

P. L. Barnes, residence not given, cUtly New York, Jan. -19. News from Kingston, is still filtering in slowly, and is 24 hours late, but the worst is now apparently known.

The town Itself is a' wreck, very few of the houses standing remaining habitable, and the populace, is living In the open. Food and medical supplies continue scarce, but relief ships are hurrying to the stricken city from many quarters, so that there will soon be an alleviation In this respect. The dead list Is probably about 700, and the seriously Injured, in hospitals number In the neighborhood of 500. Many others who were Injured are being cared for at their homes. Progress Is being made In clearing away the debris.

Dynamite Is resorted to in clearing away menac ing ruins. Good order prevails In the city. Admiral Davis who is In the har bor with the Missouri and Indiana, was called on for help in the work of policing the city and he promptly responded by landing marines. These sea soldiers are now picketing the streets, and assist- CORONER HILL HAVE OFFICE IN AKRON Coroner Davidson announced Saturday morning' that he will open his Akron office in the immediate future, and locate it in the Hamilton building with Attorney C. H.

Stahl. It was some time ago that the coroner would change his residence to this city. Dr. Davidson wishes this corrected. "I intend to live right here in Barberto." he said Sat urday morning, "and aiiena 10 practice." THREE CITIES WITHOUT NATURAL OAS Lima, Jan- 19.

This city, St Marys and Wapakoneta are entirely without natural gas today, a break in the line during the night causing a complete shutdown. Luckily the weather turned warmer and the suf fering is confined to hunger, restau- rantg being entirely out of commls- sion until the evening meals, save for cold lunches and coffee -made over gas jets. Read the Beacon Journal Want Ads. Louisville and 54 feet at Madison, i Sunday, with a still further rise Mon- day." WASHED IT AWAY. Kansas City, Jan.

19. A downpour of rain' during (the night washed away much of the snowand ice that had covered the southwest for jthe past 36 hours Wire and train! service In all direc tion from Kansas' City ts Improved today. AT COLUMBUS, TOO. Columbus, Jan. 19.

Weather today issued a flood vicinity, the Scioto BRINGERS classified ads. Read them all that will interest you. JOURNAL ADS. PAY Forecaster Smith warning in this river having riseii over four feet dur ing the night, with the prospect that it rise until Sunday night. The police have warned; the people living in the lowlands to move out and they are busy today moving their househod goods.

A 17-foot Btace is expired by Sunday and will flood the lowlands. I A..