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Carlisle Daily Herald. CARLISLE, MONDAY, MARCH 6, 1899. PRICE ONE CENT. XIII-NO. 143.

Memorial Service Held. The following program was rendered at the Frances Willard Memorial service in Allison M. E. Church yesterday afternoon: Hymn -How Firm a Foundatiou. Scripture Lesson--Mis Ruth Shaffer.

Prayer. are Coming, Dear Leader," L. T. L. to Frances E.

Willard after one year in Heaven," Mary Wert. Address -Rev. A. N. Hagerty.

On and Op," solo and choir. Miss Willard's Address to Young People at National Convention, 1894, Miss Jean Shaffner. Thank Offering Address--Dr. Frysinger. Benediction.

Rev. Hagerty dwelt upon the noble features of Miss Willard's wonderfully effective life and his eulogies were well pronounced. Mrs. George Edward Reed presided at the service. Among the sical features were a solo by Miss Rose McKeehan and an echo duett by Misses Ettinger and Hertzler.

To the Business Men of Carlisle. Being a regular distributor working a a number of years for some of the leading patent medicine houses of the try I am ready to do ciroular distributing at reasonable rates, all work guaranteed. I have been in this business since 1887, and I employ no boys. Please write for further particulars to GEORGE CRAMER, B. P.

Distributor, No. 133 W. Pomfret St, Carlisle, Pa. feb27d1mo. NEWVILLE ITEMS.

Newville, March Wm. H. Bricker and wife, of Beaver Falls, were the guests of Mr. Bricker's brother, Geo. 8.

Bricker, on Railroad street, over Sunday. Miss Mary Hamilton, of Shippens. burg, was the guest of Miss Lou Maxwell over Sanday. Dr. Wm.

B. Stewart, of Atlautic City, has been home for several days on account of the sickness of his father. Misses Erie and Pearl Sollenberger returned to their home in Shamokin, today. New Hope for the Dyspeptic -Dr Von Stan's Pineapplo Tablets are the dyspeptic's haven of rest and cure. They tain no injurious drug or narcotic, won't hurt the most delicate and sensitive stomach, aid digestion, stop fermentation of the food, good blood, good for the good for the brain, make flesh increase, cure the stomach.

35 cents Sold by Emrick. Justice J. George Faber has tendered his resignation as a Justice of Peace after a very successful administration. Does Coffee Agree with You? If not, drink Grain-0-made from pure grains. A lady writes: "The first time I made Grain- -O I did not like it but after using it for one week nothing would induce me to go back to coffee." It vourishes and feeds the system.

The children can drink it freely with great benefit. It is strengthening substance of pure grains. Get a package today from your grocer, follow the directions in making it and you will have a delicious and healthful tables beverage for old young. 15c Miss Daisy Newman returned to York on Saturday afternoon. The Homellest Man in Carlisie As well as the handsomest.

and others are invited to call on any druggist and get FREE a trial bottle of Kemp's Bal8Am for the Throat and Lunge, a remedy that is guaranteed to cure and relieve all Chronic and Acute Coughs, Asthma, Bronchitis and Consumption. Price 250 and 500. Sixteon deaths occurred in Carlisle during the past month. A Card. We, the undorsigned, agree to refund the money on fifty cent bottle of Greene'8 Warranted Syrup of Tar if it fails to cure your cough or oold.

We also guarantee a twenty-five cent bottle to prove satiafactory or no GROOME'S MODERN PITARMACY, GEORGE W. SIPE, B. F. EMRICK, tf Princess Krony rehearsal will be made this week 01 Monday, Tuesday and Friday eveninge of. The Grip Cure That Does Care.

Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets removes the cause that produces La Grippe. The genuine has B. Q. on each Tab. let.

25c. A large new commutator has been instalied at the trolley power house. Advertisers, AttentionYou all want the services of a good distributor. I am open for engagements; 5 years' experience. Write for estimates.

Member of the I. A. D. M. MELOY, Distributor, feb6d1m Box 49, Carlisle, Pa, Mr.

and Mra H. L. Butler and child, of Pittsburg, are visiting relatives here. DAILY STAGE ROUTE CARLISLE TO DICKINSON. Arrive in Carlisle dally at 9.80.

Re turning, leave Carlisle at 2.80 p. 10. McULELLAN BENDER. Proprietor Buy The best Steel Range in Carlisle at Fridley's stove store, 141 North Hanover street. dec23dtf For Sale I will sell my tobacco and leather store ou North Hanover street, together with all the fixtures.

Possession given at once. GEORGE ENSMINGER. New Furniture. All kinds of new furniture at J. R.

Koontz's, old Union engine house, 32 West Louther street, Carlisle. Call' and examine my stock before purchasing. Houses and Lots tor Sale. Any person desiring to purchase house or lot, or any number of lots, should inquire of James Porter, corner of Penn and Bedford streets, Carlisle, Pa 89adtf IS IT A TRIFLE? THAT COMMON TROUBLE, ACID DYSPEPSIA OR SOUR STOMACH. Now Recogalzed 8.3 a Cause of Serious Disease.

Acid dyspepsia, commonly called heart disease or sour stomach, is a form of indigestion resulting from fermentation of the food. The stomach being too weak to digest it, the food remains until fermentation begins, filling the stomach with gas, and a bitter, sour taste in the mouth is often present. This condition soon becomes chronic, and being an every day occurrence is given but little attention. Because dyspepsia is not immedidiately fatal, many people do nothing for the trouble. Within a recent period a remedy has been discovered prepared solely to cure dyspepsia and stomach troubles.

It is known as Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets and is becoming rapidly used and prescribed as a radical cure for every form of dyspepsia. Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets have been placed before the public and are sold by all I druggists for 50 cents per package. It is prepared by the F. A. Stuart Marsball, and while it promptly and effectually restores a vigorous digestion, at the same time is perfectly harmless and will not injure the most delicate stomach, but, on the contrary, by giving perfect digestion strengthens the stomach, improves appetite and makes life worth living.

Send for free book on Stomach Dis. eases. New Flag Signal. new flag signal semaphore has been placed at Gettysburg Junction by the R. These are being placed along the main line by Electrician Hull and are a decided convenience.

They are 80 arranged that, in the absence of the op erator, any one desiring to board a passing train can operate the semaphore by reading the simple directions at the lever ways. One is being placed at Greason today. Middlesex Items. Middlesex, March 6-Last Tuesday Samuel A Martin arrived here to pay a visit to his parents, Mr and Mrs Jacob Martin. He went west 24 years ago and has not been home sinco.

Ho went to Illinois first, but for the last eight or ten years he has been in Shafter, Toxas. His many relatives and friends were very glad to see him again. Mr and Mra Reed were attending the U. B. Conference on Friday and Saturday at Shiremanstowu.

Mrs Alto Albright, who was seriously ill last week, is now improving slowly. Glatfelter is attending the United Evangelical Conference now in session at Lewisburg, Pa. He is the delegate from Cumberland circuit. Samuel A Martin left for Philadelphia on Saturday to visit his sister, Mrs Nace, who has been in a hospital thore for some time. She is now convalescent.

The roads are getting very muddy now on account of rains and snowdrifts. There are quite a number of sales in this neighborhood this spring. He Wrote With a Partner. Although the late Adolphe d'Ennery has been described as a dramatic author it is doubtful whether he ever wrote a piece himself. The method which he pursued was this: When any aspirant to theatrical fame had an idea.

the managers turned him over to D'Ennery. If Ire approved of it. the pair sketched out a plot. and then the other partner wrote every scene, while D'Ennery turned things over in his mind. Not till the whole drama was in manuscript did he resume work, and here his ready wit and his profound knowledge of the public found full scope.

D'Ennery had a ready and pungent wit. One of his rivals once remarked, D'Ennery is a true that is why he never produces a play withont interest. "Ah, replied D'Ennery, what a good Christian you The Last of the Miamis. Gabriel Godfroy, the last lineal descendant of the Miamis, once the proudest and most powerful tribe of Indians that roamed the forests of this continent, is living the life of a prosperous farmer near Peru. Ind.

Although more than threescore years of age, he is still a fine specimen of manhood. He is short and stout, has a piercing black eye, a quick step and is well educated. A heavy growth of snow white hair covers his head and hangs to his shoulders. This Joke Is Bird. The keen eyed street urchin espied the great writer as he landed from the bont Stepping forward briskly, he touched his hat and pointing to the heavy valise in Rudyard's band smilingly remarked.

me assume the white man's burden. The great Kipling looked down on the blue eyes of the eager urchin. "My boy. he said in even tones. "'a burden the hand is worth two in the bush!" And the boy passed on.

-Cleveland Plain Dealer. A Paper Stone. An artificial stone has been invented that is a nonconductor of heat. cold and noise. It is especially intended for roofs aud floors.

This so called stone is made of purified paper pulp mixed with various other ingredients to harden it. Papyris tile is the name. and Fr. Gehre, a civil engineer of Zurich. is the inventor.

The preparation is as hard as stone. but much lighter in weight. It is noiseless and inexpensive. At Old Dickinson, President Reed will bold his annual reception tomorrow evening. Tonight the Concert Company will give a concert at Hagerstown.

Prof. Mohler, of the De. partment of Physics, has struoted a valuable electrical machine, which can be used as a dynamo, motor or a three-phased transformer. The festive bluebirds have made their appearance. DEATHS.

John M. Drawbaugh. Jobu M. Drawbaugh died at 1 05 o'clock yesterday morning at his residence on East High street. He had been ill for some time past with complication of diseases and his serious illness had a duration of ten days.

The deceased was born in Frankford township near Bloserville and was in his 53rd year. In his early life he WAS engaged in farming and butchering. During 1876 be removed to Carlisle and took charge of the Washington Hotel. Later he served as Register and Depaty Register of Wills. After a year of vate life he assumed charge of the Pennsylvania House for three years.

Then he had similar positions at the Thudium House and Oriental Hotel for 13 and 17 months respectively. Next he went to Martinebury, W. and engaged in the bottling business for 17 montbe. After that he returned to Carlisle and had charge of the Oriental Hotel for one and one half years. Since that time he spent a year at Culpepper, Va, and seyeral months here in the interests of race horses.

He was a member of the Royal Arcanum. Mr Drawbaugh is survived by his wife, one brother and six sistere, viz: Joseph, Carlisle; Mrs Ramp, Indiana; Mra David Darr, Bloserville; Mrs Philip Kiebl, North Middleton; Mre Jos Minnien, Carlisle; Mrs John Shanabrook and Annie Drawbaugh, of Bloserville. The funeral will be held from his late residence at 130 tomorrow afternoon. Interment in the Old Graveyard. Robert H.

logher, Jr. On Saturday last about 4 o'clock p. m. Robert H. Haghes, passed quietly away at his late residence on North West street after a lingering illness of almost two years.

The deceased was in his 24th year, being born in Carlisle July 26, 1874, and up until year ago had been a trusted employee of the Bedford Shoe at whose factory he labored from the time the plant began operation. He had a host of friends and was a member of the Knights of St John and Malta, Mr. Hughes attended the BUhurch. A wife and one child survive him. Four brothers and ODe sister survive, viz: Herman Warren Mrs.

Flora MoCarty, Frank C. and Clyde, all of this place. Funoral will be held from No 458 North West street tomorrow at 2 m. Interment at the Old Graveyard. Death of Mrs.

R. A. McElhindy. Williann Laughlin, born in Cumberland county, February 1, 1840, died at her home in Stafford county, February 20, 1899, aged 59 years and 19 days. Sho was converted at the age of 15 and connected with the Presbyterian Church of Newburg, Pa.

Her marriage to Mr. R. H. MoElhinny took place May 24, 1806. In October, 1878, the family moved to Elle Ellsworth county, liv.

ing there 18 yeare, and in August, 1896, removed to their present home. rated from Presbyterian organizations the husband, wife and one daughter connected themselves with the Methodist Episcopal class at Leesburg, Kans. The deceased lived an exemplary Christian life. The loss of a devoted wife and mother is ameliorated by the tions of her godly admonitions to those around her, especially those of her last Sabbath on earth. With a countenance bright and glowing she exclaimed, "It's light around the Great White Throne," and after speech failed she seemed again to endeavor to leave some precious message, as a heavenly smile would play over her countenance.

Her husband and six children survive her, all of whom were present on the funeral occasion. Three children died in ohildhood. The funeral services were conduoted at Plano Baptist church by Rev. Albert E. Agers, and the remains were laid to rest in the Plano cemetery.

A large circle of friends extend sympathy to the bereaved household -Stafford (Kansas) Republican. Mrs. Coroline Gibson. Mra Caroline Gibson, aged 84 years, a former resident of this place, died recently in Philadelphia. She was a sister of the late Charles Shapley, of this place, and of Joel Shapley, of Shippensburg.

Funeral of J. T. Ripper. The funeral of Ex-Sheriff Rippey was held from his late residence in penaburg at 2 o'olock last Friday afternoon. Reys Swartz, MoCarrell and Eveland officiated and the services were very impressive.

Among the beautiful floral tributes was one sent by the wife of President MoKinley. It was composed of mareohal neil 10868 and hyacinths. The pall bearers were Major Heistand, and Capt Miller, 8 Watson Rippoy, Isaao Sadler and Shearer. Interment WaS made in the Shippensburg Cemetery. Persons Who Come and do.

W. H. Neyhard left today on a business trip to the eastern cities. Rev. H.

B. Stock, of this place, was in Newville today. Gehring Harkness, of South Hanover street, is recovering from a severe attack of pneumonia. John H. Strickler, of Salem church, paid Carlisle friends a visit today.

D. Wilson Hollinger, of Princeton Theological Seminary, is in town on a visit. How's This We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for any case of Catarrh that cannot be cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. F. J.

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Hall's Family Pills are the best. U. B. CONFERENCE. Proceedings of the Gathering Being Held at Shiremanstown.

The third day's session of the United Brethren Conference at Shiremanstown was mainly devoted to business. The devotional service was conducted by Dr A Colestook and was a most interest. ing service. Dr Rock, who was an applicant for membership, withdrew the application. The itinerant list was corrected, after which the election for presiding elders took place.

On the first ballot Rev Grimm, Baltimore district, was elected. The contest for Chambersburg district was between the older of the past year, Rev Anthony, of Chambersburg, and Rev A Ayres, of Shippensburg. On the fifth ballot Rev Ayres was electat ed. The Beneficial Society of the confer. ence met and held the election of officers resulting in the election of Ex- Bishop Dickson, president; Rev A Burtner, vice president; Rev Grimam, secretary; Rev Rice, treasurer.

Rev Weakley, general secretary of the Church Erection Society, of ton, addressed the conference. Mra'0 A Burtner, of Harrisburg, representing the Woman's Missionary Society of the conference, brought their greeting. Rev CA Barter, WAs elected trustee of Lebanon Valley College, Rev I Albright having tendered his resignation as a trustee to take effect July 1, 1899. Rev Kleffman was elected to fill the vacancy. Boundary Committee reported as follows: Shiremanstown, Mt Zion and Young's to constitute Shiremanstown charge.

Middlesex and West Hill to be known 88 Carlisle circuit. Gardner's, Mt. Victory and Hampton were detached from Bendersville circuit and will be known as York Springs circunt. Mt Hope, Carmel and Calvary churche8 3 were added to Bendersville charge. Quincy was detached from Waynesboro and Mt Alto from Mt Alto, and the two to form Mt Alto charge.

Mt Union, Fetterhoff and Fayetteville to be known as Fayetteville circuit. Carlisle mission has, at its own request, been changed to a self supporting tion. This is a most excellent record, as Rev Houck, its first pastor, has only completed the sixth year of his pastorate. Other missions generally require from twenty.five to thirty years' growth before being made self-supporting. Rev Houck, receiver of the various conference assessments, reported total amount of moneys collected for all purposes aside from missionary money and pastors' salaries to be $2,692 71.

Rev A Dickson reported over $6,000 for missions, Rev Dickson was re-elected missionary treasurer, and Rev Houck was reappointed by the Bishop as treasurer of the conference assessments, The next annual conference wili be held at Boiling Springs. The pastors were assigned to their fields of labor at the close of the Sabbath morning session. Seventeen changes bave occurred. The report of the stationing committee of the one hundred and tenth session of the United Brethren Conference in session at Shiremanstown included the following: BALTIMORE DISTRICT Grimm -Presiding Elder Baltimore- -Second Church, A Rice; Fourth, Bartner; Otterbein Memorial, Fultz; Franklin Street, Joseph Daugherty Dallastown -R Rhodes Duncannon -H A Schlichter Dover Boyer Harrisburg--C A Burtner Hanover--L Kohr Mount -E Hummelbaugh. Manchestor-D Sollenberger.

New Cumberland -W Weaver. Rayville -M Burtner. Red Lion--J Jones. Spring Grove--H Heberly. West Fairview--J Grimm.

Wintoretown- -William Quigley, York -First Church, Spayd; Second, OT Stern; Third, Anthony; Fourth and Fifth, Young. York Circuit--J Lower Grimm. York Haven--J A Gohn. York Charge--J Koontz. CHAMBERSBURG DISTRICT A Ayers-Presiding Elder Big Spring-J Houseman Boiling Springs-9 Moyer Bendersville -D Barnhart Chambersburg--W Washinger Carlisle- Houck Carlisle Circuit--G Hartman Dillsburg-W A Dickson Greencastle- Kiracofe Gettysburg Mission--J Kleffman Mechanicsburg-E Bowman Mt Alto -H Kitzmiller Marion--John Owen New Bloomfield -E Castle Newburg Gardner Orristown-To be supplied Fayetteville -A Horn Path Valley-J Wagner Perry-T Wagner Rocky Spring Hughes Shippensburg -G Gossard Shiremanstown-A Mower St Thomas--J A Shettel Taneytown--J Clippinger Waynesboro Mission--J Hutchison York Springs Free.

Best of All To cleanse the system in a gentle and truly beneficial manner when the Springtime comes, use the true and perfect remedy, Syrup of Figs. Buy the genuine. Manufactured by the California Fig Syrup Co. only and for sale by all druggists at 50 cents per bottle. For Sale.

A house and building lots situated on South East street, Carlisle. Inquire of Adam Hoffman on the premises. 21f12t Young ladies should attend the Carlisle Commercial College. RISING OF THE RIVERS. "The way to be happy is to have a good liver and a good You look to the heart Ayer's Pills will take care of the liver.

FOR RENT. -From Anril 1, a 6 room house FOR Cedar St, near Lindner Shoe factory; $6 00 per month. Inquire of Chas Keeney, West Pomfret st. 120 tf RENT. -From April 1, store room No.

113 N. Hanover st. Dwelling it required Apply to J. Osborn, j23tfd quire of C. M.

Liggett, real estate agent. NOR RENT -From April 1st I No. 171 West High street. A desirable residence. FOR RENT -On and after occupied April 1, by 1899, Globe the store room formerly Store, corner of High street and Market House ave; also lodge room on 3d floor and dwelling in rear.

For particulars apply to Lizzie Zug, admx 53 West Louther St. 19tt -House No. 424 South Hanover street. Apply to W. D.

Wert. 5n J. Keeney, Fire, Life, Accident and Plate Glass Insurance. Weekly Sick Benefts a Specialty. 58 W.

Pomfret St Harrisburg Business College 324 Market Harrisburg, Pa J. E. GARNER, Principal. Long Established Thorough and inexpensive. I fer 9 Bicycles GOOD CONDITION $12, $15, CARLISLE CYCLE 118 W.

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Depot. JESSE ROBBINS, Grower of Choice Cut Flowers, and Decorative Plants. Artistic Floral Designs. Ridge Street, Carlisle, Telephone Connections Facts Count PURITY, STRENGTH, AGE THREE VIRTUES OF WHISKEYS, BRANDIES, GINS, RUMS, WINES, ETC. SOLD Wm.

Noaker No. 3 Market Carlisle, Pa. WEBER TRIPNER, Funeral Directors and Embalmers, 103 N. Hanover Carlisle, are prepared to attend any call at short notice. Sunday and night calls promptly attended to.

2903m Orphans' Court Sale TOWN PROPERTY! On Wednesday, March 8, 1899. By virtue of an order of theOrphans' Court of umber and county, Pa, the undersigned vil sell on the above mentioned day 111 front of the Court Rouse, the houses of the late Julia Ann Robingon, situated in the Fourth Ward or the borough of Carlisle, Pa, bounded and described as follows: On the south by Penn St, on the west by Mrs Platt, on the north by an alley, and on the east by an alley, having frontage 25 ft on Penn St and a depth to said alley or 125 ft, having thereon erected a two Story Frame Dwelling House and all the necessary outbuildings. Sale to commence at 2 o'clock when terms will be made known by W. C. CHAPMAN, 19 Admr.

of Julia Ann Robinson, deed -OFHOUSE and LOT On Tuesday, March 14, 1899, AT THE COURT HOUSE in CARLISLE, by peremptory order of the Orphans' Court or Cumbeeland county, we willl sell at public sale the Jate residence of William Blair, dec'd, on the northwest corner of Hanover and South streete, Carlisle, Penn'a. The Lot contains about 31 feet in frent on Hanover street and about 00 feet in depth on South street. The house 1e a TWO AND A HALF STORY Pressed Brick Building with dry cellar mostly above ground, and the house 1s supplied with a new furnace, bath room, water closet and otber modern improvements, making it a moSt destreable nome Sale to commence at 10 o'clock a. when attendance will be given and terms made known by ANDREW BLAIR, DAVID C. BLAIR, JOHN H.

BLAIR, Executors of Win, Blair, dec'd. Geo Zinn, auct. The Usual Spring Floods Are Making Their Appearance. UHARLESTON IS UNDER WATER. West Virginia's Capital Feels the Force ofthe Floods--The Kanawha, Big Sandy.

Elk, Licking and Kentucky Rivers Pouring Big Floods Into the Ohio. Cincinnati, March the last few days there has been a heavy rainfall, principally south and east of the Ohio river, extending from below the Kentucky river up to Morgantown, W. Va. Last night two-thirds of Charleston, W. was under water.

The river that point last night was 41 feet and two-fifths of all inch, which equals the highest previous record at that point. The United States engineer says it will likely reach one foot higher. On the north side of the Ohio the streams are full, but not dangerous. Above Parkersburg to the source of the river the streams are high, but not at all dangerous to the extent of those in West Virginia and Kentucky. The weather bureau at this point sent out last night danger signals to Point Pleasant, Catlettsburg and Portsmouth.

The heaviest rise is in the Great Kanawha, but the Little Kanawha, the Big Sandy, the Licking and the Kentucky rivers are pouring in tremendous floods. The weather is windy, clear and cold. This, together with the fact that in the warm weather of the ten days preceding this storm all the snow was melted in the mountains and the floods therefrom carried well down the river, may prevent a serious flood. At all points on the Ohio river from Gallipolis down to the Kentucky river the Ohio is rising. Catlettsburg, where the Big Sandy in, highcontes lets est, 49 feet.

and rising six inches all hour. At Point Pleasant, at the mouth of the Kanawha, it is 41 feet, and rising six inches hourly. At Portsmouth it is 48 feet, and rising rapidly. There seems to have been a trough of very heavy rainfall in West Virginia between the base of the Alleghenies and the Ohio river. At Cincinnati the river is 50 feet, and has been rising three inches per hour for the last 15 hours.

Unless the floods in the Tennessee and Cumberland rivers should prove much greater than anticipated, and thus cause some back water, the maximum stage here at Cincinnati will probably not exceed 56 feet, unless there is more rain. Should it reach that stage it will stop cars from running into the Union Central station. CHARLESTON UNDER WATER. West Virginia's Capital Feels the Fuil Force of the Flood. Charieston.

WV. March The Kanawaha valley was visited yesterday by one of the worst floods in local history. After several days of heavy rainfall the Kanawaha and Elk rivers in an unprecedently short time covered almost the entire valley. Charleston is almost entirely under water. Pour feet surround the state capitol.

The mayor and leading citizens have opened a relief station and ave distributing provisionsand clothing among the suffering. Considerable damage has been caused to the coal property along the Kanawaba river. The Winifrede coal tipple, drydocks and a dozen barges were swept away about ten miles above Charleston. The Black Cat coal tipple, near the east bank, was destroyed. Last night the water works, gas plants and electric light works were shut down, and the city was in darkness.

Hundreds of families are quartered in the city building, capitol, court house and other buildings. Much distress prevails. A considerable tance of the Kanawaha and Michigan railway between here and Point Pleasant is under water, and it will be four or five days before traffic is resumed. The indications, however, are that the flood has reached its height. TILE RISE IN THE OHIO.

Pittsburg and Allegheny Will Probably Escape Being Submerged. Pittsburg, March heavy rainfall in this vicinity Saturday night and Sunday caused the rivers to rise at the unusual rate of six inches per hour, and the present indications are that the rise will not subside before tonight. There is higher water 011 the Monongahela at the present time than in many months. Even the thaw following the recent cold snap and the freeze did not bring the water up to the present stage. The Ohio river at Davis Island shows 15.2 feet and is still rising at the rate of from four to six inches ill hour.

River men think 17 feet will be the miximum and it this proves true Pittsburg and Allegheny will escape a flood. Reports from the heavy wind storm of Saturday night show considerable damage to river property. In the second pool of the Monougahela river four coal tows were wrecked, with a total loss of the cargoes, and yesterday the steamer D. T. Watson capsized the transfer flat of the Pittsburg and Western railroad, with five cars of coke on board.

River men found it utterly impossible to navigate. At all of the floats and big landings extra forces of men and the steam siphons and pumps were kept going to prevent the boats and barges from sinking at their moorings. Taken From Their Homes in Boats. Wilkesbarre, March quehanna river rose rapidly yesterday and in the afternoon it overflowed its banks between Port Bowkley and Plymouth. The lowlands between Wilkesbarre and Plymouth on the west side of the river are entirely submerged.

and the street cars are unable to run. At South Wilkesbarre the people living oft the lowlands were compelled to vacate their homes. Some who remained in their houses until the last moment had to be taken away in boats. Richmond Fears Disastrous Flood. Richmond, March water in the James river is up 29 feet at Columbia, and is still rising.

There is a heavy flush here, and fears are entertained of a disastrous flood when the up country waters come down. Merchants in the lower part of the city are removing their goods. The Duplicates tor School Building and Boro tax for 1897 and 1898 must be settled. I have appointed W. N.

Hall to collect the unpaid Taxes for the First and Fourth Wards. Please be ready to settle when called on. By so doing you will save yourselves additional cost. Oblige me. GEO.

ZINN. I will be home any evening from 6 to of North and Bedford streets. Respectfully yours. W. N.

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Thieves Again at Work -Election of Sunday School Ollicers, Mechanicsburg, March 6 -The men's meeting in the CA Sunday afternoon largely attended. Prof Rupp, of Lebanon Valley College, who was visiting in town, led the meeting and gave an interesting talk on "Doing Service for God." This evening the Home and Foreign Missionary Society of Trinity Lutheran Church will meet in the lecture room ot the church. Maro, the magician, will give an 0x- hibition of his remarkable feats in Franklin Hall on Wednesday evening. This will be the fourth entertainment of the high school alumni course. Saturday evening a students' recital was held in Columbian College.

Friday evening Wildey Encampment held a banquet in the American House to celebrate an anuiyersary event. The 9 of Trinity Lutheran Church elected officers Sunday morning. The election resulted as follows: Superintendent- Rev Weigle, D. AssistantS A Landis. Secretary--Robert Lilley.

Treasurer-S A Miller Managers--H Mercer, Gardner, Jacob Hurst, Mrs Weigle, Mr8 Gardner, Miss Lillie Miller. D. The Luther League of Trinity Lutheran Church has arranged to hold Memorial services on the death of 8 Gross, who during life was an active member of the society, and selected Sunday evening. March 19th, as the time to bold such service. A committee was appointed to make full arrangements for the same and to draft the customary resolutlons.

Thieves were at work again Saturday morning and in consequence the homes of Mr. John Senseman, corner of Marble and Washington streets, and Mrs. King, on West Allen street, suffered the loss of quite a number of articles and siderable provender. Mr. Sengeman oxtimates his loss at about $50, and Mrs.

King at a lesser amount. Glenn Houston, of New York, is visiting his parents in this place. Mr. and Mrs. Hant, of Harrisburg, spent Sunday the guests of Mechanics.

burg friends. Miss Fannie Gardner, of Harrisburg, is the guest of Mrs. E. Z. Yohn.

Mrs. Sarah Quigley, of Harrieburg, is the guest of Mr. and Mre. H. H.

Lamb, Mrs. H. H. Pentz is the guest of friends in city of Harrisburg. To show the great benefits of secret beneficial societies when sickness overtakes one who is a member, it need but be stated that Samuel 8 Gross, recently deceased, was paid by Washington Camp, Sons of America, sick and faneral benefits amounting in the aggregate one thousand dollars.

'The borough council met in the council chamber this morning for the purpose of organization. Burgess Gardner, upon the arrival of 10, swore in the newly elected councilmen as follows: Messre Horner, Weaver, Owen, O'Neale, Wistar, Reeser and Rice. Also the newly elected borough officers: High Constable Frank Sthele, Auditor Fishel and Street Commissioner Samuel Shopp. Mra Cocklin, who resides on West Simpson street, on Saturday morning, in walking on the board walk in the yard which she had just got through scrubbing, slipped and fell, breaking her left arm between the wrist and elbow. The fracture was reduced by (Dr Koons.

Notice. A. B. Potts, Divine Healer, will meet the sick at 130 North Hanover street, Carlislo, Friday, March 10th. At Allison M.

Largely attended Communion services were held yesterday. On next Friday evening the Epworth League will hold a business meeting and sociable. Bursk, Dr F. Himes, John Graybill, Prof Whiting and Harder will represent Allison M. E.

Church at the Laymen's Association Convention at Harrisburg during the Central Pennsylvania Conference. At the First Lutheran. The Sociable will be held at Miss Ella M. Gebring's home tomorrow evening. Miss Zeigler sang a solo very finely at last night's service.

An oyster supper will be held on Thursday evening. Tickets 25 cents. Horn takes tiokets for all purohases. Notice. 7 WILCOX COMPOUND ANSYO PILLS BEWARE OF COUNTERFEITS.

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