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|EVERY DAY |? Brings great | Florida and 1 i Vegetables I to the hea H for goo I to | We are receiving and n great qu mi I Beans, Cabbage, Cucumbers, Irish Potato? Strawberries, Chi II and everything else 1 I the every day grocery a satisfied customer ii |j for any business, and 4 is to satisfy and plea | have hundreds who w ) they get from us I THE BEST GOODS, T THE LOW and they are satisfied our customers, try us a customer, but a sati 1 The Onion (till W (Handlers of Qo< AT THE WORLD'S FAIR. Installation of Exhibits Being Rushed. Program Band Concerts. St. Louis, Hay 8.?World's Fair Grounds?A complete program of band concerts v.-br Inaugurated today, the concerts being rendered by Sousa's, Inne8\ Well's bands, beginning in the cnrlv /*/> > ??-' "~~4f f im ,J iut?iiuuu, aim tuuuuuiug until tbo closing time at night. Iiaiiy bend concerts were one of the features of the exposition. It was announced today that the proposed running of the Intramurlal railroad would be abandoned for about two weeks ov. Irg to the necessity of utilizing the tracks for moving cars loaded with exhibits as fast as they arrive. 1; was expected that the intramurlal would be opened to the public today, but last night almost a thousand cars of exhibits arrived for distribution, and at once It was deemed necessary to use the Intramurlal tracks and hurry the Irstallatlon of exhibits as rapidly as possible. The feature of today's program at tho exposition was the dedication of Connecticut's state building. Tho dedication ceremonies were call-' ed to order by President F. W. Wil cox of the Connecticut state committee which formally tendered the building to the state. MUCH BU8INESS BY COURT. Judge Newman Dispatching Casei Rapidly at Columbus. Columbus. Ga., May 3.?Many crim Inal cases wer e disposed of at the first day's session of the United States COUrt. JuflfiTfi Nftwmfin K..o w uK/putvUiUg VUO' Iness In characteristic manner. The grand Jury returned 26 true bills, the most important being against B. S Qarrett. J. T. Peterman and John Bateman, three white men of Tayloi county, who are charged with con spiracy. There are illicit distilling caset against all three of these men dnd lasl December Frank Wllcher, an impor tant witness in the cases, was klllec on the streets of Butler by B. 8. Garrett. It Is claimed that the three men conspired against his life, and that Peterman furnished Garrett the pistol with which he did the killing and the two men afterwards assisted him to escape. Garrett Is still at large. Bateman aad Peterman are In jail. An Unusual Occurrence. Elkhart, Ind., May 3.?The rays ol the sun, focuseed through a goldfish Jar. set Are to the clothing of Mrs. Julia Filbert, who was sleeping In a chair near an open window, and the flames were extinguished only after she had been severely burned. k:JLi.- A.' +* A/'* hsd sfta *'t Bd? ? ?1 '8 EXPRESS ? loads of fresh iiii >opical Fruits, 1 and Produce 1 adquarters d things a eat. A sending out every day M antities of w! Squashes, k Tomatoes, |] Onions, IS 5, Eggs, i Butter, 1 ckens if 1 that you do not find at store. We believe that ft 5 the best advertisement I our constant endeavor | se our customers. We ill willingly testify that | HE BEST TREATMENT, || EST PRICES, ? If you are not one of and you will be not only 51 isfied one. w! , f Grocery Go. li od Things to Eat.) || the spi m m jy^rfe on, and evi * " .fiiiiia it was a dry, hai "-IW?.?who have all tl MY8TERIOUS MURDER. Mahoney, City, Pa., ^Excited Over Killing of Young Girl. Mahoney City, Pa., May 3.?Mystery surrounds the murder of Lillian Humes, 12 years old, whose lifeless body has been found lying face downward on the kitchen floor at the home of her brother, Harry Humes, engl neer for the Mahoney City Watei company. The top of her head was blown off and near by lay a shotgun belong ing to a member of the household with both barrels empty. The girl came to this city last week from Philadelphia with her mother, intending to spend the summer. Tho girl was alone in the house Persons living along the highway say they saw a strange man hurrying past not long alter the probable hour oi the murder. He wore an air of excitement and appeared to have been engaged in a tussle. No further trace of the man has been found, although the country Is being thoroughly searched. 8TRIKE IN SANTA FE SHOPS. Many Workmen Resume Their Olo Places at Topeka. Topeka, Kans., May 3.?The local shopmen of the Atchison, Santa Fe and Topeka railways resumed their old places quietly today, all of the workmen except 200 machinists going to work. General Manager Mudge says there will be no trouble in securing the necessary men to run the shops at Topeka and other points od the system. Third Vice President Buckalew, of the machinists, says the strike is not declared off-, and will not be until the Santa Fe company agrees to fhe proposition of the union. At Cleburne, Albuquerque, San Bernardino, the Needles and far west points the strike is much more effective than at Topeka. A special to the State Journal from LaJunta sayi no attempt was made to open the shop there today. Qold Shipments of$3,000,000. New York, May 3.?An engagemeni of $1,000,000 in gold for shipment oz Tuesday's steamer was announced to day by Goldman, Sachs A Co.. an<! Ladenburg, Thai-man ft Co., engagec 9500,000, which, with the previous!) announced engagement of $1,500,00< by J. P. Morgan ft Co., brings the to tal for tomorrow up to $3,000,000. Confederate Colonel Dead. Danville^ Ky., May 8.?Colonel W O. Walsh, a prominent, lawyer, wh< served as colonel in the confederati army, died today at Stanford, ae&i ft are from blood poisoning. _ J,~*.r... , $300,000 FIRE AT INDIANAPOLIS, IND. Union Stock Yards "and Beli Railroad Suffer Lobs. HAS ONLY $5,000 INSURANCE Another Fire at Carmel, N. Y., Has De stroyed Well Known Andrew Col> lege, a Pioneer Educational Institute for Women?Loss $100,000. Indianapolis, Ind., May 3.?Fire &i the Union Stock Yards today resulted in a loss of $300,000 to the -Celt rail road and Union Stock Yards^ompany Thirty-five head of cattle were burn ed and 40 acres of cattle sheds anc live stock pens were totally destroyec together with about 500 tons of haj and 10,000 bushels of corn. The in surance is Sioo.ooo Carmel, N. Y., May 3.?Andrew col lege, one of the pioneer educations Institutions for women in the country was burned today., entailing a loss o fully $100,000, with only $5,000 insur fence. The big dormitory, which house< more than a hundred students, th< members of the faculty and a num ber of servants, was Che last build ing to catch fire and all escaped with out danger, having time to save thei personal effects. The fire started ii Smith Memorial hall and when it wai discovered had gained such headwa; as to be practically beyond control. Fi;om that point the flames spreac rapidly and on^ by one the severa buildings were swept away. The cause of the fire is unknown. Andrew college was conducted un der the guidance of the New Yorl conference of the Methodist Episcopa church. CRUSHED UNDER AUTOMOBILE. Young Women Vainly Tried to Rescu< Imprisoned Man. Chicago, May 3.?While his fiance and another young woman vainly trie to lift the heavy vehicle, H. S. Rir gl, of Chicago Heights, has been crust ed to death in the mire of a ditch b< neath his overturned automobile. The occupants of the automobile b? aides Mr. Ringi were Miss Florenc Bornholdt. his fiancee, and Miss Elizt * itiiitCanedy. < " vachlng the village Mr? Rii d It isjucky/^ "***? *"^1. ?e never *coiu j 'fcl toWwrfgon. The heavy machine swerved into a ditch at the roadside and the occupants were thrown from their seats. Miss Bornholdt was severely injured by striking the further bank of the ditch and was made unconscious. Miss Canfedy was thrown into the water and escaped uninjured. When Miss Bornholdt regained consciousness the young women began a seaTch for their companion and saw him struggling in the water and mire beneath the overturned machine. The young women attempted to move the automobile, but their efforts were unavailing, and Mr. RIngi's head sank benpath the water. The fartner failedto stop when the accident occurred and Miss Canedy and her companion walked nearly a mile to summon assistance. Mr. Ring! was superintendent of the American foundry and Machine company, Chicago Heights. TYNER-BARRETT fRIAL. Charge of Conspiracy to Defraud the Government. Washington, May 3.?Both of the defendants were in court today when tHe impanelling of a Jury proceeded for the trial of Jameer N. Tyner and Harrison J. Barrett, on indictments charging conspiracy to defraud the government. General Tylers as on yesterday, was placed in a large reclining chair and surrounded with furs to protect him from the draughts of the room. Mrs. Tyner sat by his side attentive to his slightest movement. She whispered counsel and explained to her husband all matters concerning the selection of the Jury which escaped his failing hearing. Less than half an hour was required to complete the jury. Morgan H. Beach, United States dls trlct attorney, outlining the govern ment's caso In an elaborate review ol the indictments and the Incident! i thereto. Constables Make Big Catch. Columbia, 8. C., May 3.?Liquor con tables held up two carloads of liquoi here consigned to "X." The wagon! of W. H. 8ellehs., an alleged Whole sale "tiger" were caught in the kcl of hauling off the stuff. A recent de clslon of the supreme court prevent! the constables from seizing the liquoi till It is removed from the cars. His First Official Act. Montgomery, Ala., May 3.?=Secre tary of State B. R. McDavld's first of flclal act was to appoint T. Scotl Sayre, of this city, judge of the flf tesnth circuit. * Municipal Elections in Indiana. Indianapolis, Ind., May 3.?Munlctpa elections are being held in many In dlana cities. The lseuea are in near ly every case purely local, the llquoi and wide-open questions entering InU the oonteaU very largely. teaf Kj&t'ii v' mB Wwmmi . < SOUTHERN METHODIST WORKERS AT WACO Great Missionary Rally In the Texas City. UNUSUALLY LARGE GATHERING Heads of All Missionary Departments 8outh Are on Hand With All of the Bishops of the Church Except Three 1 In Attendance. r Waco, Tex., May 3.?The great misslonary rally of the Southern MethoI dist worker^, together with the heads of all missionary departments in Nash ville and other parts of the south, formally opened last night and continued ' today. ' All of the bishops of the church, ' south, except three, arrived here today and held a meeting. At tho morning rally session addresses were delivered by Seth Ward, of Nashville*, Assist ant Secretary of the Mission Board 1 and Rev. G. B. Winton, of North Caro . lina. Rev. J. L. Hendry, who has re 1 coully arrived from the mission fields in China, will deliver an address a( the afternoon session, and tonight 1 Bishop E. R. Hendrix, of Kansas City, s will speak., Several thousand delegates and vis - itors are In attendance. r KENTUCKY REPUBLICANS. l 3 Convention to Choose Delegates tc y Chicago Held. Louisville, May 3.?The Republican i state convention to choose delegates i to Chicago was held here this after noon. The slate had already beer agreed upon, and the convention was i* one of harmony, exesnt in the mattei * of permanent chairman. 1 It is a custom in Republican state conventions to make the temporarj organization permanent, but it devel ops that former Governor W. O. Brad ley had for several days been prepar a Ing to resist the election of Hon. Johr W. Yerkes to the permanent chair e mansbip. Mr. Yerkes was agreet i upon as temporary chairman and Mr i* Bradley's friends object to his having i" both honors. Mr. Yerkes, as tenj porary chairman, delivered the key note speech. Governor Bradley waf * chcsert as one of the delegates t< 0 Chicago. lr P08TOFFICE 18 DYNAMITED. I * Burglars Get Away with Booty to th< 1 T Hereby announce r ->a **. --> Amount of $1.,0uu. Chicago, May 3.?Burglars have dynamited the safe in the postofflce at Hanna, Ind. Postmaster G. A. Trigger heard the explosions and gave the alarm. The marauders escaped, however, and a posse, armed with a variety of weapons, went in pursuit. The booty secured is estimated at $1,000 in cash, stamps and merchandise from the general store in which the postofflce is located. Methodists Will Build. Carrollton, Ga., May 3.?The Methodist Episcopal church of this city has advertised its property for sale at public outcry on the grounds here next Saturday, the purchaser to immediately remove thq building and make way for the spacious and modern brick and stone structure that is to be erected for this strong congregation. . The cost of the proposed building will not likely be less than 110,000. Society Makes Good Progress. New York, May 3.?The tirst annual meeting of the Irish Industrial Society of America, organized to assist in the Industrial development of Ireland., has just been held here. A report made by President Gillespie showed good progress during the society's first year. There are now 1,497 members and the secretary stated that $5,960 had been thus far received In aid of the movement. American Bible League. New York, May 3.?Considerable interest is being aroused in church circles over the first convention of the American Bible League, which wii meet here tonight. Those known as the higher critics of the Bible and others who hold that the book Is the inspired word of God are expected to express their views at length. During the sessions of Wednesday and Thursday the convention will consider the matter in detail. 8erving Time for Another's Crime. Michigan City, Ind., May 3.?Carl Wiekensky, in prison here for assault to commit murder, says in 189G lie killed a deputy game warden named Bommerfleld, in the Wonzaw forest, West Prussia, and a school teacher named Conrad Fritz is serving 12 years in prison for the crime which he committed. Killed In Ore Crusher. Gadsden, Ala., May 2.?Joseph Crews, a white man about 40 years old, was killed at the furnace of the Alabama Steel and Wire company, near Gadsden. Crews was running an ore crusher at the furnace. When killed he was alone and it is supposed tbat a plank 2 by 6 inches and several feet long caught in the machinery ol the crusher, striking Crews in the aide, breaking several ribs and cautr ing Instant death. 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The negro had been arrested by Constables Raffleld and Pierce, when suddenly the negro snatched from Constable Raflleld his pistol and shot Pierce dead. City Court SherifT John D. Price and Deputy Sheriff of the County J. W. Rowland left the city to endeavor to arrest Jones. A number of Pierce's friends arJ also on the hunt. Dogs owned by the county and used at the convict camp are being used to capture the negro. Murder and Attempted Suicide. Now York, May 3.?Attracted by a man's cries for help, tenants In a flat i building In West Fortieth street to- | day found Mrs. Mary Emma Kaufman , dead in bed In her apartment and Adolph Koenig. aged 26. lying by her aide with a knife wound in his abdomen. The police say it is a case ol murder and attempted suicide. The Kaufmann woman was cast off by hei husband about two months ago because of her Infatuation for Koenig. j i k W&iifati/lst- - * - - k - - - ??i Open. 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