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Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-03-23
John 4. Wessphal 4 Son.
DAVENPORT NURSERY
Davenport. Iowa.

We have opened on the corner Of Fifth and
Harrison street depot for the sale of Vegetables.
Flowers and Garden Seeds, &C.. &c. Orders for
Fruit aud Shade Tees, Grape Vines. and Sh- ub-
berry for our Nursery may be left At this place -
Buyers are respectfully invited to examine our
Seeds, flowers, &c.
marz2dlm
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-03-23

An InrenfANr Nor1cs 70 Houss -krErsas,
~-Wadswosth / Co., Of Rock Island ore re.
ceiving daily and win soon have in show ,
lasss - ssSsrely nss stcrk Of csrpets,' OIL
cloths - h4fsnA shica .they wish "a
sho~ - Devuepoe buyers, promising to Of.
& -. A.s aasstnsnt atbw psioss. 4
-qgUA 1Hs111s s4 l. 1ssst :. n.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-03-23

New Iork Market.
Cotton dull. 5o@ss.
$40 Su9I0.4e X. n. @
akAr.-Unssttled at e9.lo@e2 ls winter
gan.
Western. .'' -" -
VArs. Dull. Lower 81 Western.
uroak.-Steady. t2s.5eO24 ~ for "a and s,
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-03-23

REPUBLICAN, Crr CoSvENrroN.-The re-
publican convention for nominating candi
dates for the various city Offices, was held
At the Court House this afternoon; Hon.
James Thorington, Chairman, and s. i.
Smith, Secretary.
For the Office Of City Clerk, City Treas
urer and City Assessor, CTR. Kaufman
VIM. A. Remington, and Francis Ochs rc-
spsctively, were nominated BY acclamation
The candidates for Mayor, were John 7.
Davies, Judge Bennett and n. C. Davi.
For City Marshal Vim. Poole and W q
Robinson, were put in nomination.
For Police Magistrate c. g. Blood ana
D. b. Wheeler, were put in nomination
The prevailing opinion WAS that D,v;e.
Poole, and Bloed would be the succe..f.i
nsminees. They were being ballo,tet1 a.
at time Of going to press--polls to clo.. \
o'clock. Tie attendance was l.r,. .,d
the excitement about q, usual.
MoNsrRa SsocK.-You never saw n. r..
oft! Sam Perry has quit buying eoods b
the piece, bat has adopted wood msasur,
and buys BY the cord. Hs Is nov receiv;ns
thelargest andmsst desirabls sssek Of cloths
cassimeres, vestinsa, Gents Furniship,
Goods, &C., cvsr opened IN this city, ant
puts The prices right down to the loves
figure, without regard - cost. Now h III,
time y buy ~. Call = The store opposit'
the Post Omcs, and ysu Win be sure to y
saitsa-tsth = ,sseds end psiss. Hiel
lsiss - {! alpaansf r. - -. -.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-03-23

Da. FssaAap, he cslehratsd epanish
Physician, u at his snee, - Main street.,
Davenport. eUt. .e-d&v
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-03-23

v1sce or rnB DAvgxrOn1 DsnouaAs.
w Saturday evening. Nar. Is. 1855.
~ .Af.-No: i we'll slsansA. roand and plump
mo, Tea and iaisna esS. Ne. 4 eli aeuid
0ot clean enough for No. 4 90.
-. .oS'-shefied, No. I, sound. plump and dvy,
vAsa No; I, clean sud sounA &c.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-03-23
FINE oNlck MOUSE FOR SALE.
No. q. One Of those modern sod convenient
houses in he new block known - "Clinton
Piacs," Brady Street.
Fame HOUSES FOR SALE.

M. IA. The desirable residence on Brady
street. now occupied BY General Baker.
M. >. Near Brady Street. In perfect repair,
sssorise, Z rooms and cellar, with wei! ana c1s
tsrs. Lot s5 BY l5s, we'll stocked with yoons
Ns. 10. On north side. 9Th street. Sd door east
ofthe Methodist Church, 9 story, in good repear,
4 rooms and cellar, with cisteru and brick stable
los l5o feet deep. Price $4,000:
No. H. On the east aide Of orsdy street, Qct
1oe feet ftout.) rooms. good cellar and ciseern;
Price $4,000, or the house aud portion et sne
LEAD will bs sold separately.
No. 81. The estate now owned and occupied
y Geo 3. c. Dow, Esq, being the dwelling house =.
sorssr of Fsrnusn street. This house 10 in per
6set repair, having been fitted mp By the owner
~ hinasslE The entire arrangement Of the hcnse
b taetefal snd. complete. TAe view from shis
placs h unsurpssscd. Terms easy
Ne Z. Frame house south side I'd street, two
nilss west Of 1sady street; price, y 500. Two
thirds may res-ain On mortgage q SIX per ceee
Farms fsr sale.
Nss II 10, - / 9s-four Of leo scres each.
~. Il aO.-two Of 20 I"
Mo- Il. 23 4 26-three Of 80 ("
Farms wanted.
Ws want 70 purchase improved farms ffon O
y loO asrss sach.
naoooo Lets leP Nole.
No. Il. Lot on Brady street, vest aide. Is fee
front BY 1865 feet deep-price very low; On pay
osas r. the lot ~ so~ey to bsild riu h losast
= t~m Of yssrs at sis pr cent.
No. -. o. B!sdy street, leo feet 0eet n -
sst deep--fencsd. Price els Yer se.s loss
No. 3. On Third street. lot No. l0kogGReon
dition, (cor.sr lot, price, go
He. g. a yalasbls ely les 8 !. ese9se = n,i. !.
leo - % College Avesue end eum0aDdine
6eantiful river view. Price q 80.
store Lo4s ger oo1o.
10. q. One on lsh ~. juas eees Of Brady s
10. -. Four on 4th ST., near Railroad bfidgl
Uo1aproveA n.anAs ~ Oo1e
II Cedar. lowe, Tams, Powesheik, Story. .Siou,
Vafswu. jeeper end Polk counties, and il Doug
~ soaaay. Nebraska. varying in price from !
- ol0 p6sosre.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-03-23

New York Neoclks.
~, kEw YoaR. Mar. %.
Gold opened At l IS; fell 10 q. l.s7K; closed q
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-03-23

Il. y MAcedemv Of the lmmaculate Con0ep-
aiosS nse,srty 1sr sale. This elegant estaae coo-
vsiess 10 scrss. witA nsin building (Which cos q
Sco) aad good barn. land in centre ls.es s.d haGh
slopiae gradually south. east and north. WIN be
sid 81 : great bargain i applet .fcr soos. y
vi,le. pIans OF which may be seen q our once ~
any party proposing to purchase. BuitDEss Or,
invited 10 calf and the same. as the work VIII
be let BY contract 10 the lowest bidder The hand
borders upon the city limits, bnt being lSss o!.
ne1urel condition, this land Is tasteully laid on
r. rarden and lawn, and 1000 shade and crn.
osstsl trees ere planted large forest trees stang
ine north Of the main building. This place 10 vel
1Sfth The attention Of purchasers.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-03-23
B 8eA.
ANO *s re
INSURANCE AGENCY
R1OHARD \. HILL
AND
q. w. VERDER.
Ne. / East Sessod Street, ssuth-east sosne
ef Bady Street, (ftont slhos
up stairs.)
We want 70 psschass
Property Il Every Description
FARMS F0R AEnT,
nemDpo - To noo ACR30.
COUNTRY viLlA foR SALE.

COUNTRY vlllA F0R SALE.
Ne. =. On Jsrssy Ridge, , miles ftom pos
On -, 0as hose, In gotd repair y rooms,
esllsss barn worth $500, and poultry house
- vesisties ef grspes, tbsss 1000 lbs. last year.
ssssss scr.s. friss. os.5oo
HOUSES Fon RENT.
No. n. A new houss % Brady street, one o
~ noss desirable residences In the city.
No. I. A large elessst hosse, with oil m"deri
inpeovementa. stable, we'll, cistesn, frnit ant
ehSis trees, aae river view. .--centsally located
-~Ooe Of the Rnest residences In the city.
OFFICE FOR nEn1.
uese Second Street corner Of Brady with anti
soo0 u desired
oAA ellllARD ( DINING ROOM
No I. Rar. l,ilnard and Dining Rooms fo'
rent. (conpscted, With kitchen and sleeping
sysms attached) formerly occupied BY Z. H.
Osll.
FURNISHED ROOM.
No. &. Furnished room fur rent. for gentle
man. also room, unfurniahcd-- good rooms
ID the business part Of the city.
metropolitan NALL
No. 49, Metropolitan Hall for rent by the eve
ning, or week, or for alenger term.
No. %. A medium sized hall for rent, suitable
OF public Hall or Library, centrally 'oeased.
en- eunln ernnr pR0pERTv
No. 8. "Nerwin's Block, Perry Street. for sale
(witn present rental Of d Hoo paying good r.
tara now, and prospectively avery valuable RroT
erty. TO close concern this property - onere
q very l0w price and on easy terms.
The Property formerly known ~
Aeadsmy Of The Immasulais Conception
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-03-23

/ Rtvss lrEns. -Ths stsamess Savsans and
New Boston win leave tomorrow morning
at o'clock for below. See n
The Keishsburg Il due here now, and may
arrive to night @
The Hswkeye win be up in the morning
River rising-gosd stage ofwater all over
the line.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-03-23

MEas Mrsrros.-Ws are happy TO state
that our fckle friend the weather, has i'm
proved much, since our last Il 10 to b
hoped that the present state Of convales-
ceoce and solubriousness will be maintain.
nd Enr 4 limo tima
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-03-23

PLANT TaEEs AND VINES = John Temple
has superior stock Of Shade and Fruit
Trees also Grape Vines and building plants
Of the choicest varieties. Portiulsr attention
paid 70 transplAnting, and perfect sa.i ,fac-
ton guaranteed. Nursery corner Main aud
Fourth streets. mr23d2m.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-03-23

No. 8. "Nerwin's Block . Perry Street, for sale
(witn present rental ot q Loo paying good re
Susa nov. and prospectively avery valuable Rrop
= ! very Low price and on easy terms.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1865-04-27

FROM UPPER GEoRe1A. gentlemasi.
from Gilmer county, Ca, states that there
arc two companies of Yankee bushwhaek-
ers in that section, commanded by Cap
tain Woody. Last week they shot two
Confederate soldiers named Searcy and
Whitner in their own yards. They We're
at home on furlough. They also shot
and wounded q man named Chapman
and took another prisoner of whom
we're .cndeaseoring to cross the enemys
lines to Pickens Go. Chapman was .
Confederate deserter. s..e-
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TuE ANDERsoNv1LLE PRIsoNERs.-W

TIE ANDERsoNv1LLE PRISONERS. .-We
learn that chat the Yankee prisoners who
were at Andersonville, numbering 5000,
were sent to Florida to be exchanged.
The Federal authorities refused to receive
them, and they were brought back and
sent to Macon, supposing that place was
still in our possession. They are now in.
the hands of the Federal commander at
thatplace.
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The following hard nut is taken from tho
s'Banper of Freedom published by the
YaHliees during their brief stay in Sum &
ter. q
HRichmond and Petersburg have atlast
saccumbed totheyalorof our arms. Gen.
Grant, at the head of 100000 veteran
troops, charged through the streets.ofthe
city. There was the most terriblesiangh
ter. Gen. Grant encountered Gen. Lee
in person, and after much severe fighting
killed him and took him prisoner. Grant
was himselfwounded in twenty-five places
three balls passing through his spinal
column, and five through his heart. Els
life is despaired Of
Gen. Stoncman's command IS said be
at Rockhill, S. G. Rations are issued to,
them from the Commissary ofNewbcrry..
To the honor of Gen. Stoneman's com,
mand, be itsaid, that they are under SPLEEN
did discipiine-their courseis never mark
ed by the ashes Of private property-n'or
the wall of the outraged.
This section of our State has been sig
nally blessed Threatened at various times
by raids. they have always been averted,
At one timo by the presence of a portion
of the Western Army, and at another by
a timely armistice. 1t is matter .forde-
vout gratitude. Stoneman awaits the
termination Of the armistice, and should
itsnot result faeorahly, and we be visited
by raid in the near future, it will be by
a considerate foe.
RtMoKs.-f1 Is rumored That New Or.
leans has fallen into the hands of tho
French; that Charleston is blockaded.
Andy Johnson declared insane and the
instgator Of the assassination Of Lincoln
and Seward, and Grant declared military
dictator and blue backs and green backs
at par lastly that Wheeler's cavalry
have been disbanded.-7Ne,o5eivy Herald.
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.GREEsspoRo. April 10, 1865.

General Order No Il
1t is sannounced to the Army that 3.
suspension of arms has been agreed upon,
pending negotiations between. the two
Governments.
During its continuance the two armies
are to occupy their present positions.
BY command of General JOHNSTON
ARCHER ANDERSON,
Lt. Col. and A. A.: Gen..
Official Copy: Isaac HAYNR. Is
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Sllrii,e til q nladeit necessary to.eyVtcl-
ate both Petersburg and Richmond tosavc
ii possible, he army. Accordingly, on
sunday night, Ger. Lee retired in the di-
rsction of Amelia Z. H, in westerly di-
rection from Petersburg and on the road
to; Lynchburg.
MONDAY, April 8 General Longstreet,
who had successfully escaped from Rich
Hmond with his column, joined the main
farmy before day. Some desultory fight
ing took place, the enemy closely pursu-
Eng with mounted and regular infantry
cavalry. The artillery took7every occa-
sion to throw shells at our wagon trains,
and before night, we burned some.of the
wagons to prevent their falling into Fed
ierai hands.
THE spirit Of the men, notwithstanding
l.tleir reverses, were excellent, and in all
Etbsencounters with the enemy tbeyfought
with their usual eclat.
I5EsDAY, April 4.-The enemy harras-
sed eur rear not alittle, and when near
Farnville, captured a considerable num-
ben oi wagons-among them one contain
iagslss wife of Brig General Clement A.
Evans Marched nearly all night. 3
WgDssDAY, April 5.-The Federals
{ still pgessing, but with little fighting.
TnulsbAy, April .6.-This was not only
the mos trying day of the retreat, bat
the scvorst sax upon the endurance OF
the men engaged, which they have expe-
fienced fornany months. The fighting
. was almost ineessant The enemy seemed
determined bring army, to=a sts'.fd,
and in these attempts captured many
wagons. Gordn's corps Asld the rear.
a battery ofarttlery was also lost: Brig
Gen. Lewis, commanding Pegram's old
brigade, severely Wounded. Our cavalry
L skirmishing constantly and. holding tie
enemy in check.
& In the evening Gor9oa's corps was re-
4 lieved by Mahone's division. The FEEDER
ais attacked in force. Malone received
their; charges complaceatly, and while
they were in progress, sent couple ofhis
tried regiments to the YANKEE rear, who
captured a thousand men, including a
Major and Brigadier-Gcneral.
FR1DAy, April 7.-Heavy rain, which
prevented operations on both sides
Roads heavy, wagons and artillery stalled
and th ct sHnz armies raanenvering for po;
;assiittion.
SATURDAY, April Gen. Longstreet's
corps in the rear and Gordon in the front
The enemy had worked their way to the
fanks, and our rear was but little harras-
:Sed. AT. night some Of the Federal cav.
alry reached the front Of our army and
captured a5large number of wagons and a
portion of artillery at Apponlattoz Court
House.
suspAv,. April 9th.-A bright, clear
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VOLUME NUMBER Is.
seisttso 9aetrg.
: The Eleventh Hour.

Faint, and worn, and aged,
Ore stands knocking at thesgete.
Though no light shines IN tha semeut
Knocking though SO late,
It has struck eleven n
In the courts of hcaYen, ss
Yet he still doth knock and wait
While no answer cou,eth
From the heavenly iiiilr
Blessed angels wonder
At his earnest will
Hope and fear but quicken
While the shsdows sAiekeus
.4--.I ILa.is knoctsa knocking asissz
Grim the gate unoHened
stands with bar and lock
ret within the unseen Porter
Hearkcns to, the knock
Doing and undoing,
Faint, and yet pursuing;
This mans feet are on:the Rock
With cry unceasing,
Knocketh, prayeth he,
sLord have mercy on me
When I-cryt to Thee"
= With o knock unceasing,
SAnd cry increasing
g Oh, my Lord, remember mst"
Still the Porter standeth,
Love constrained, He standeth near,
While the cry increaseth
OF that love and fear -
aJcsus, look upon me-
Christ, hast Thou foregone me
TT r ,n,st 7 nerisbs sherer' essss.sss 80.
Faint tho knocking ceases.
Faint the cry and cals
Is he lost indeed forever,
Shut withoat tile wall
Mighty Arms surround him,
Arms that sought and found him, -
Held, withheld, and bore through ell
Oh, celestial mansion,
Open wide the door
Crown aud robes of whitone's.
Store inscribed before, s.
Flocking angels bear them;
Stretch thy hand and wearsthem;
sitthou down forever more
-----<s ~ s -
WHO GAN HEAD III RumoE loyers,
,,J n, $50 ,nI,, ;t,ht !; n tha marvel
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ess alee
81 II TULETIoN i OF GEN LEE S ARNY,

THE following narrative was furnished
sbyan officer. of Gordon s corps Gens Lee e
on the 25th March, made a demonstration
ON Grants left capturing Hare's hill, and
neighborihg works: From; that time TIL
Sunday April, I'd, slSirnishingg was heavy
and ineessant, Glirarst throwing the mails
portion Of his arpass to the south side and
concentrating in front of our right, near ear
the. South side or Petersburg R r. Sum
day was ushercd in bya bombardment
from nlortars and artillery. Our forces
on the south. side were thoseof A. ?. Hih,
R. II. Anderson and Gordon; Gen. Long
street being in the. detences around Rich
1nond. Before sunrise the battle extern
T dad to she right With supreme conf
dence in, numbers the enemy dashedup-to
the teeth ofour cannon, only to be repul-
,ssd, until by sheer force they broke
through orr front and d.left. 1t was i'm
possible to dislodge them. On the ex-
!. 'trSae right the most brilliant fight of the
occurred, ut Burgess fort: DURAN
mtAitlsn giving out, the men dubbed
shalr ApsSets and fought tilloverpowered.
3 FMS he precursor of other. disasters.
Ihe aarest portion Of Gen. Pickett's divia-
3. l9n WasesAltured. Tha'head quarters OF
eh- alee sssged the same fate. The
Senelny that nigh advanced within two
S miles Of aRetcssbeSg Casualties not
Sliown on the occasiGsbut the loss ofpris-
oaelss vas large Gem P. Hill was
giElsd lEs .s at the head OF his coRamn Gen.
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TIE SCENE IN RICHMOND,

On the reception OF the news, beggars
all description. While preparations for
an evacuation had bccn in progress sev
eral-wcells, the suddenness of the move
ment took every one by surprise. The
President was at church; officials were
nesting in comparative quiet, waiting ths
dispatches of General Lee; citizens were
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The rail- of Richmond.

aENVILLE, Va, April 5, I065.-Rlch-
raont and Petersburg have fallon; but
stheg hayesgone down in q blaze of glory,
andhTith record unstained by one blot
of Shame. All that the enemy has gained
sbeen purchased at a terrible price in
blodb while our own army although suf-
ffefiig severely, is still strong, intact, and
reaiG for its future work.
g tl.e events ofthe' last FIVE days can
gigqyon but. curs6ry view, and even
tb;s5s obgcured by the yet fresh smoke of
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ID rocky n .

NKw FEnRY.--A new Ferry Company has
recently been organized 70 run boats between Bay
Ridse, L. l., and the Battery In New York, 70 b
known - the Bay Side and New York Ferry Com
psny. Committees have been appointed 70 carry the
project into effect.
EASTERN DISTRICT FIRE DEPARTMENT
The officers Of this Department estimate ths, they
neod appropria,is. Of sAocTs put cheir afairs
In good working condition. The citizens don't con-
slider the services Of tho Department valuable a.
this additional appropriation would seem 10 Indicate
Purred Of the ruffans Who dissrace It. the Depart
ment would be more respected and useful.
FIRE on Loso IsLAND.-Tbe barn OF Mr..
Peter Fslsiaf, In the town Of Gravesend. was de-
suoyed bv Ere on Sunday night last, together with
three horses one COW, several wagons and farming
utensils in all valued At si,6O1 upon which there
Robert Waters whose loss IL about 500. Insured In
the Hudson River Insurance Co., The fire. II IL be-
having ioSt all he hsd the ncighfo-s farmer, have
since collected some 500 for his relief
CoRoSERs ISoUEsTs.-Corone Lynch held
an inquest, yesterday upon the body Of Robert Jour
neay, .hip carpenter who wss killed in the navy
yard the evening previous, by the falling Of block
from the lMre derrick, which be was assisting "a
Dean ,treet. THE body Of drowned man vas
iouHd At Hamilton avenue 'errv, YESTERDAY morning
1. supposed TO be ,ailor He was about feet in.
chcs IN heirh, and had dark hair The rem aims ere
taken TO the dead house for identfcat on.
FIRE IN A VARstsH FAcrORY-A Work.
VA SEVERELY BUHsKp.-Between ~ and l O'clock
uerdsv FIRE broke out In the yarnish factory OF
George w, Wood corner n North 9th and 9th streetA
l.. D., but was exungulshed before Il made much
hcahwsy. 800 viii cover the Ices. workmen
named Patrick Dillon va very severely burned
| about tho face and hands. Tho fire was acct.
| dental.
EXCAVATION ACCIDENT A woRKNAy
BuRIRp AIlyE--Yes,efdN forenoon q mop named
| Thomas Gill, In the empov Of Contractor Nash
while at work In an ercavat on, corner OF Harrison
avenue and Hughes street, y. D. met with his death
by the falling In Of embankment, Coroner Bsr
rett last evening held inquest, when IL appeared
that the tcciden. resulted from unforeseen cau,es
Deceased was Us yeau Of age, and resided q, 26i
| Fifth street.
| LAUNCH or THE STEAMSHIP NICARAGUA -
| The American Transit Colnpauy's steamship Mica
rasua goo tons WAS launched nom the yard OF hei
| builder, Mr.. Henry steeir, Grrenpoint, between
and O'Clock yesterday. The launch which was ad
| mirably managed, waS witnessed BY large Assem-
| blsee Of New Workers aud othsr. A description o
| that finally modelled ship has been previously pub
| lishod.
HEAVY LARCENY PROM THE Persona
| gentleman named Butdiek, residing IN high street
W. d., reports IN at his aet vss distracted from hi
poke on Tuesday night, While travelling in . Green
point horse car. Ths wallet contained $500 In cur
| rency, and CHECK for the same amount
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~ ersey City.

Extensive CoSFIAuRATIoS IN JERSEY
CIIY-srvERAL MAsUPAoroRIEs BuRSED Dows-
Loss ABOUT slOo,COO.-Shortly snor 10 O'Clock yes
terday forenoon, fire broke out the fourth floor
Of the American Drug Mllls located At the corner Of
Washington and Morgan streets jersey CITY. The
flames spread rapidly, and in les than 20 minutes
the entire building fye-,tory brick structure was
enyeoped in HaInes and tho trenlen we're unable to
barely escaped with their Hves-several OF thsn de-
ndng to the ground by mssns u the lightning
rod. There are also that two three pc ons
Lost their lives but ., aT as can be uosrtaDed, the
Iumor IL without foundation. The building va
owned BY D. !. Glosory, Jrs Co.. Whose ioss
will probably reach $4,000, said 10 10 covered
by insurance In New York companies The
Horse shoe Comptnys building, adjoining, own-
ed by Joint stock company, Of which Mr. Colgate Ia
Presd nj, was demolished by the falling walls. The
New York Railroad Chair Woih- adjoining tho
American Nills on Morgan street. were damaged TO
the amount OF about 81 ,0O0, insured. From thsnre
the hTe crossed Washington street, and the flames
CONN unicsted to the car manufseto'y Of Messr,
Cumminss q Son, which vas also eestroysd. TIL.
large b. lex building. erected or the site Of the
minrs lo,s is about $1,000; insure The FIRE VA
stayed at the shop and the Y. H. Soap" factory
adjoining II on Morgan street. The latter BUILDING
was oSned by j. q. a j. EDGE. and ras occupied by
Ltteu Co. sup factory. Aersrs. Edge
loose S4SOJ; insured. Tie origin Of the fire 10 not
definitely known, but Ia supposed 70 have been caused
by the sudden combustion Of mhls OF birthstone b.
coming In contact With some metallic substance While
10 - being SIopnd w the NIL