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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-31

Speaking of Mr.. Evarts, it may as well
be remarked, en- PEASANT, that he is prob
ably the most distinguished advocate now
appearing before the Supreme Court.
Although so long before the country as
jurist, advocate and statesman, ne is
still apparently as strong, Intellectually
at least. as a decade ago. His dark and
rather long black hair, is'slightly marked
with gray land his shoulders slightly round
ed, but he speaks with his accustomed care
and brilliancy, and his appearance before
the court, which is not infrequent, never
fails to attract attention. Here is fac
smile of his face as it is often seen in the
court room here.
Having given you the most distin-
guished member of the court and the most
distinguished advocate to appear before
it, it may be proper to add its most dis
tinguished litigant. This is Myra Clarke
Gaines, whose claim to millions of dol
lars worth of property in New Orleans
was decided in her favor by lower court,
and is now awaiting action by this court.
The Importance of this case will be recog-
nized when it is understood that it has
been in litigation by this very woman for
over half century, and that now, at the
age Of rs, she is stIll fighting it. The
records of the lower court, in which she
was successful, lie in the Office of the
Clerk of the Supreme Court here. They
lhdhS a NOluAlIC Adl Scl bHdu OuC man Can
lift feet long, ~ feet wide and fully 2
feet in thickness, with nearly ten thou
sand pages of written record. Mrs.
Gaines lives here in Washington. She
obtained some money on her claim at
various times, but it has all been sWal-
lowed up by the half century of litigation,
and but for the fact that she draws pen
sion as the widow of Gen. Gaines, she
would often find difficulty in obtaining
the requirements of comfortable subsist-
ence. Her odd little figure, with red hair,
a shaky walk, but determined manner, is
often to be seen about the court room. She
keeps an intelligent watch over her case,
knowing every legal point in it, and at
one time, in the absence of her lawyer,
appeared as her own attorney with mark
ed success, making for herself the reputa-
ton of being the first woman to argue
case in any curt in the United States.
1t is now 81 years since Daniel Clarke,
q handsome, polished young man, who
had been for some years leading the life
of an Indian trader in Mississippi, came
to Philadelphia to spend the winter.
Clarke was a gay fellow and he took in
all the pleasures Of the then metropolis
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-31
ROBERTS BIG STEAL.
knowing Ones Say That the Half Ha
Not Vet Raan Told

Knowing Ones Say That the Half Ha 8
Not Yet Been Told.
WILKEsBARRE, PA, Aug. 30.-Roberts'
embezzlelnent is still the topic of conversa-
ton among leading coal operators here.
1t is claimed that the end of this big steal
has not yet been fully discovered, and
the future will reveal the fact that
Samuel Roberts was not alone in the
matter, but that he was only one of the
number who had plundered Charlie
Parrish out of 100000 or mo
during a number of years pa
One person who it is believed was -
terested in securing some of the stolen
money left here some months ago for
Philadelphia after mOrtgaging his pro-
perty for nearly its full value, and who is
now resident of that city. Roberts
still remains at his cottage on Wilkes
barre Mountain ard is being closely
watched by a detective pending the re-
turn Of Charles Parrish, who is in Phila-
delphia. Rev. DR.. Hoge and DIR. Billiard,
intimate friends of the defaulter, are with
him every moment they can spare, az it
is feared that the worst feature OIL bis
sad affair is vet to be recorded.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-31

many miles-it is naturally the most
patronized by this class of customers.
Poor people are not wasting. their sub
stance in riotous ferry trips this week.
On the contrary, they have. been able. to
keep quite cool enough without going
away from home. The theatres have no
reason to complain Of the weather thus
far ID.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-31

French beauty and fell in love with her.
This woman's name was Zuline Carrier,
and at the time Clarke met her she was
living with a Frenchman named La
Grange. Whether she was married to La
Grange or not is one of the points in ques-
ton. The defendants claim she was his
legal wife. At any rate, when Clarke
met her in 1905 she left LaGrange and
went to live with Clarke. The Supreme
Court of the United States has declared
that she was privately married to Clarke
and that she was merely LaGrange's mis-
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-31
aARKETs BY TELEgRAPH


Ev aug. 20. ! p.m.-COnsOls, 100 Is-Ig.
l57z- S1A- aug 30, nOon.-SUOcEs opened
l1-- elrS, zs3 per cent. Exchange
--, = 80; short, s. IS. State bonds
s oete-nmeut Bonds strong.
rerrzs -.-E-NcnanEs, 8 $50. Money, II
4- -E- ~ treasury balances Gold. Sl25,
bor -2cFs Slz .36. 900. Government
esrss -l-s i0ur per cents, 1909: three. per
NJ 3. state bonds dull.
A-5. market has been dull and strong.
perr.. tN--a- there was an advance Of ISCG2
e -i-lk lines beng most conspicuous
us- Gle official denial Of the reDort
u-r. ---L Trunk had withdrawn from the
vas - pool. Louisville and Nashville
st-e -ei down from % to 295< on unfavOr-
e concerning the company. Other
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-31
EXPnRTS

Per steamship DessOug, for Philadelphia
"A bales cotton, al bales paper stock, A., O92
feet lumber, ia bales dOmestIcs and yarns, %
bbls rice, 342 bbls rosin, 200 bales hemp, III
bbls spirits turpentine, 9S4 empties, As bbls
and 80 boxes dried fruit, Is tons pig iron, 3Ol
tons old iron, $50 pkgs mdse.
Per bark Gibraltar (Nor), for Bristol, 175
bbls r0sin. weighing l,353,l70 pOunds-S p
Shotter & Co.
Per schr a d Lamson, for Baltimore-322 392
feet lumbcr-R b RePpard.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-31
Failures in Business.

NEW YORK, Aug. 3O.-The following
have made assignments: The Eber Brew
ing Company, Quincy, ILL.,; 2. u. Sole,
Restledge; C. w. Hamlin, boots and
shoes, Tifin, o.; D. S. Hendricks, queens
ware, Nashville, to James Orr; j. 1.
Zimmerman & Bro, general store
Buchanan, Va, liabilities 5000, assets
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-31
Base Ball.
Base BAIL
VVAcuTNcTON AIIC 2O-Gamas NJ haea

WASHINGTON, Aug. 3O.-Games Of base
ball were played to-day as follows:
At delpbia-Bufalo 3, Philadelphia,
At cinnati-Cincinnau (Union) Is
Kansas City 3.
At Pitts6urg-St. Louis (Unionl 4, Pitts
burg 3--1l innings.
AZ Toledo-NIoTning Toledo 5, St. Louis l.
Afternoon: Toledo 2, st. Louis !,
At New YOrk-New York 8, Cleveland 2.
At Washington-NatiOnal 9, Baltimore l.
At Boston-ChicagO 6, Boston 5.
At napolis-Louisville indianapolis 3
At Observation-Disclosures 2, Brooklyn 3.
CAT RichmOnd-BaltimOre Union 5, Vir-
nj I
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-31

In 1906, rs years ago, Myra Clarke was
born. She was the only child Aullne
Carrier had by Daniel Clarke. At this
time Clarke sent away Zuline and acted
as a bachelor. He engaged himself In
marriage and formed other connections,
producing other offspring. He denied the
fact that he had married Zuline, and when
she came back and pushed the case in the
Philadelphia court she was unable to sue
coed. She finally took up with Or. Gard
cite and lived with him until he died. But
while Clarke would have nothing to do
with the mother, he took good care OF the
child. Myra Clarke was well educated
by him and was treated by him as daugh-
ter. He went again into indian Uradlhg
at New Orleans and amassed an immense
fortune. In 1918, just II years ago, he
died and a will was produced showing
that all his property was lett to his mother
and the city of New Orleans. Myra
Clarke, then only 7 years old, was appar-
emily penniless, and the executors TOOK
charge of the estate. When Myra grew
to the age of twenty she married Mr..
Whitney, and then she began to contest
the will. She claimed she was the only
legitimate daughter of Daniel clarke ana
that the property was hers. The claim
was at once holly contested and Mr.. w nit
new died before it was tried. The widow
continued to prosecute the suit. Shortly
afterward she married Gen. Gaines, and
he entered into the case as warmly as her
self. The case was tried at New Orleans.
1t was lost. 1t was carried to the Supreme
Court at Washington. 1t was again lost.
In 1852 it seemed a hopeless fight, and at
this time Gen. Gaines died. But Myra
was not easily discouraged and shortly
after this time she discovered will exc
cuted by her father certifying that she
was his only child and creating her his
sole heir. Upon this she again went be-
fore the courts in New Orleans. She again
lost. She again appealed to the Supreme
Court at Washington, and here, IN 1861,
she obtained Judgment confirming this
will and giving her the whole property
left her by her father and the rents thereof
for the past 30years. Then the war broke
out and justice was again delayed. An
other suit became necessary in the courts
at New Orleans owing to some technicGii-
ties, but the suit is now appealed to the
Supreme Court again for tiEal hearing
Whether she will live to see it acted on is
uncertain for she is unite feeble
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-31
Steamship Naooochee i, Kempton. New Ye

steamship Naeoochee, Kempton, New York
g NJ Sorrel.
Steamship Dessoug, Smith, Philadelphia
@ NJ SOrrel.
Bark Gibraltar (Nor), Tonnesen, Bristol-S
p ShOtter & Co.
Schr A ID LamsOn, Smith, Baltimore-Jos A
Roberts & Co.
schr Charmer, Daboll. New York-Jos A
Roberts & Co.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-31
AN UNSAFE LIGHTHOUSE.

southampton, j /, Aug 2S-The lighthouse
at Pond QuOgue, L l, is in a very unsafe con-
ditIOn. Keeper Squires reports that he fears
it will not resist the coming winters storms.
1t has been built over 20 years and is $50 feet
high. This light is one of the most important
on the Atlantic coast of Long Island, being at
the eastern extremity of the sand beaches in
Shinnecock Bay, upon which so many vessels
have been stranded.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-31
THE CITY,s HEALTH.

What the MOrtuary Statistics Show.
The Health Department records show
the number OF deaths in the city last week
to have been 25-whites IL and colored 10.
The Health Officers official report is as
foEows;
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-31
OBSTRUCTION IN FLUSHING BAy. III

expense of $4,000 appropriated by Congress 8
years ago, in Flushing Bay. has become dan
gerOus to vessels entering the bay. At high
water it is completely covered and several
vessels have recently run on it, the latest
being the government steam launch Uncle
Sam, which struck it on Tuesday. There are
no buOys to mark its location at high water.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-31
New York's yellow Fever Case.

NEW YORK, Aug. 3O.-The health au-
thorities found a brig at pier "a,
East river, to-day, which is supposed to
be the vessel on which the stranger who
died fron yellow fever arrived. They are
now enga ed in an investigation of the
mnttnr.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-31
Chandler,s Ola Hulks.

NEWPORT, R. l., Aug. 30.-The naval
demonstration to-day was great success.
An assault was made on the old fort near
C0ddington's Point, 600 men partici-
pating. Detachments of marines, in
fantry and artillery took part.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-31
Color Blindness to be Investigated.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 30-The naval
court investigating the loss of the Talla-
pOosa has been instructed to embrace in
its inquiries the question as to whether
color blindness on the part of officers of
that vessel had anything to do with the
collision
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-31
LegisIative winners.

AMERICUs, GA, Aug. 99%T.-PartiaI res
turns from the legislative nomination to-
day makes the nomination of Hon. w. NJ.
Hawkes. sSdre, with chances in favor o
doD. j. l.. Adderton as the other candi-
aate. There is some chance for j. II.
Daniel, who presses Adderton closely as
far as heard from.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-31

Boston, Aug 2S-Notice is given that a large
run into by the steamer Twilight, together
with or 10 feet of her shaft, is now on the
bottom in the channel somewhere near No 8
buoy and Nix's Mate buoy, Boston harbor
The obstruction is considered very dangerous
to passing vessels.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-31
Not Wanted AT All.

$50 you have firmly made up your mind
you won't have meY' he asked.
"Ies, firmly" she replied.
81 suppose you take me for a fool for
proposing to sou so often"
"NO, sir, don't take you for fool, l
wouldn't have you for a gift"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-31

with SozOdOnt when they become spongy
or detached from the necks Of the teeth.
Let them bleed freely, and so recover tone
and health. SOZOdont is the best RENEE al
agent for diseased gums end teeth. n il
and learn,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-31
PASSENGERS.

Per steamer st Nicholas. from Fernandina
and way laDdings-Mrs w g Lester, Mrs
Wilson, Z Busby, w Murphy, VIM Can't
well, Mr. Bates, W q Sweeny, JnO Platscher,
and deck.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-31
tRETVFD YESTERDAY

Steam 5hIp w m Lawrence, Hooper, Balti-
more-vJas b West & Co.
Ste amer Sc Nicholas, Usina, Fernandina,
Brunswick and way landings-C WillIams,
Agent
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-31
FootIIrht FIasbes

May Blossom continues a great card at
the Madison Square Theatre, New York.
Miss Mary Anderson is daily rehears-
ing "Juliet," with Mr.. VIM. Terriss as
"Romeo."
'tCaprice'' is said to De a great success,
and Minnie Maddern VIII play in nothing
else this season.
Nat GoodyiR,and Eliza Weathersby re-
an arrangema th John stetson.
Lawrence Bal It commenced four
weeks engageG in San Francisco, at
last. -
Gerhard Indignantly denies that Mrs.
Langtry dreams of divorce from her be-
loved husband, and says the thought of
marriage to Mrs. l.. has never entered his
brain.
Drury Lane Theatre, London, England,
in which HaVerly's Minstrels have been
performing, has been summariIy closed
by the lessee, Mr.. Harris. 1t is rumOred
that this step was taken on account of the
nOn-payment of rent. The company has
experienced bad season.
Mr.. Augustin Daly's New York Comedy
Company has given four special matinees
at the Crystal Palace, playing in London
every evening and making flying excur-
sions to the Crystal Palace during the
day. They have created quite sensation
there, Miss Ada Rehan especially cap
turing the public. AT the close of the last
performance, which was given on Thurs
day, the play being "She Would, She
Would Not" the company was called out
again and again, and the crowd of ladies
waited at the stage door to have a last
glimpse Of Miss Rehan and Mr.. John
Drew. Mr.. DAILY has received offers from
all the provincial theatres for a tour, but
he finishes there after one more week and
returns home Immediately.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-31

NJ ~. ( aY.-Market fully stOcken; demand
81 55---tsIIhe market is IN uIlszpply; de-
Co. Co. -. BUTTER-GOOd demand. NOS much
s--Ls H. PEANUTs-AmpIe sfocf. demand
e.. eILCP-GeOrgia and FlOrida in mod
e. s-lpig, ami IN fair demand. E--GAR-
fs.ze.- and Florida quiet; very IittIs being
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-31
E
SAVANNAH MARKET.

,rvrCE OF THE MORNING NEWS,
StvANNAH, GA. Aug. 50, 1884. ; P Ny
.-,--ox.-The market was firm at an au-
- n e. forzmiddling and low mladlihg'
-.----.---. f1r the day were ~ bales. Inc lol-
.l--..-- were the official quotations OF the Cot
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-31
ARRIVED BELOW YESTERDAY.
YESTERDAY.

Sohr Tom Williams, Rulon, New York, with
empty bbls to Peacock. Hunt 4 Co; vessel to
Master
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-31

The old-fashioned cameo bracelets are
now made into dog collars for the throat
by fastening the two together in front
with the regular clasp, and if the clasps
on the other side make the necktie too
long, then velvet ribbon, sewn to the
links of the last cameo but one, is tied
behind, and the extra canoes are used to
fasten the velvet bands on the arm.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-31
SUMMARY.

Population-Whites, 28,889; blacks, 1862;
total, 0,49l.
Ratio per 1,000-whitcs, Pol; blacks, 40.5.
Annual rattle per l,00O-whites, for year 1882,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-31
Nash. q Chatt'a. 3s1S
Nal OrInana pa.


banks, issued from the clearing house to-day.
shows the following changes: Loans in
creased, $l9T, 800; specie decreased, IS. 500;
decreased, 1902, 90; circulation decreased, S24,-
GOO; reserve decreased, S549, l75. The banks
now hold S3l, 1875 in excess Of legal require
ments
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-31

active shares fell of 1<(6lI< per cent. in sym
pathv. Later the market hardened and the
bears, becoming alarmed at the strength eX-
bibited. attempted TO cover. This resulted in
a steady advance throughout the entire list,
with Union Pacific as the special feature.
This stock moved up points, and closed at
1917. The advance in other active shares
ranged from = to ia per cent. The rise is due
to favorable crop reports, which brought in
orders for long account. Foreign bankers
were also buyers of the general list for
European account. Compared with last
nights closing, prices are 1z,G21z per cent.
higher. except for Louisville and Nashville,
which is Is per cent. lower. Sales OF stocks
for the week were 1, ISL, $3.50 shares, an increase
of ,3I9 shares over the previous week. The
sales to-day were $4,000 shares, the market
closing at the following quotations:
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-31
No Other PIasters 20 MA

Benson's Capcine Porous Plasters
stimulate the circulation and expel dis
ease. They stop all pain. % cents.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-31
GOucattuuai.
Georgia Military Academy
SAVANNAH.
LAW DEPARTMENT..

B ]. BURGESS, ........... Superintendent.
EDWARD CANTWELL, LIB,
(Harvard) Professor,
nAILY instruction in Commercial and
IL Constitutional Law, Lectures, Mock
Courts, Jury Trials. Degrees conferred. Law
students other than cadets wear no uniform
and exempt from military discipline. Nine
months tuition, $50. For further particulars
address as above.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-31
SPOKEN
NOTICE 40 MARINERs.

Aug %, lat 95 Is, Ion Il 10, brig Livingston
tNor), johnson, from Savannah for Glasgow
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-31
Shipping 5ntF'tlinrnrr.

MINIATURE ALMA -NAC-THIs DAY.
sun RISES. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
sun SETS. ........
HIGH WATER at Fl Pulaski 1901 N. $3.50 Pm
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-31

xt~tr ST0REs.-The market for spirits
.--r.r tfue was firm. with buyers and sellers
5rr- There were no sales. Ehe official re-
-=-r Uv the Board of Trade was as follows;
THa market opened firm at . &C.. bid. Al p.
8 frm at 2SI5c. bid for regulars. RosIns-Ihe
market was quiet. The sales for the day were
1851 barrels The official report By the
Board ~ Trade was az follows; The market
-raue,I ruIet for medium and psles, and ac-
I've for strained TO lOd strained. \, 3, q, ID
+ and r 81 O5. q 81 O7l2Gl 10, II 81 IS, / 81 80,
- I2ls, NJ - -, \ 50 ., window glass
81 % Z. AT p. m. 10 was unchanged, y being
-rr-ad at 81 Oh. 10 closed at / p. N. un-
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-31
BIG LIMBS OF THE LAW.
HOW THE NATIONS JUSTICES
LIVE AT HOME.

Chief Justice Waite the Ranking Leader
of Society After the Observation-Disclosures
Fields Historical Home-Myra Clarke
Gaines the Most Distinguished Liti-
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-31

Street Railway Company Hns sresa :. -
ara disnafcbad ~ ia destination on Thursday
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-31
DURING ONE OF THE HOT NIGHTS OF
LAST WEEK,

when crossing from Jersey City to
Twenty-third street, met with evidence
of the shifts poor people are put to to
escape from the heat of the city. The
deck contained passengers who merely
rode backwards and forwards on the boat
for the purpose of enjoying the cool night
breezes of tie river. People who are I'M
able to spend the time or the money to go
to Coney Island or Rockaway thus take
trips on the different ferry boats every
hot night. So recognized is the custom,
that an employee of the ferry companies
makes 1t his duty to 60 about the boat
after the regular passengers have landed
and collect the fares of those who are
merely sailing for pleasure for the return
trip. AS the Erie line between Twenty
third street and Jersey City gives the
longest trip Tor the money-the fare IS
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-31

CHARLEsTON, Aug. 30.-Nothing doing; talr,
5sSG55Sc; good, SIC: prime. <tG6c.
NEW ORLEANS, Aug. So.-Fair demand;
fair. $3.50: good. 1<tD53Sc; prime. 51zCG52sc.
NEW GORK. Aug. 3O.-NIarket quiet but
steady: fair, 514G552c; good, 51&l355zC; prime,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-08-31

Tin showing what a printer can do with
out stating that during bis residence in
Macon, he was foreman Captain) of
James Ayres being in command Of
Niagara No. 2; whilst living in Madison,
he was elected Colonel Of the Twenty
ninth Regiment Georgia Militia, which
he commanded until his removal from the
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-12-28
Another Furniture Factory Fire.

Boston, Dec. 49, -The large furniture manu-
factory of Anthony Waterman, at Charlestown,
was burned early this morning. Three
alarms were sounded bringing the fire ap-
paratus from all portions of the city. The
flames Illuminated the whole city, and the fire, as
viewed from neighboring elevations, presented a
magnificent spectacle. Waterman manufactured
a large variety of furniture, but it cannot be
definitely stated tonight how large a
stock he had on hand. The building
was wooden. Eve STOKES in height. and
large furniture factory burned within week.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-12-28
THE BAD WEATHER.
The Northwest Vast Sheet of Ice and Slush
Railway Travel Greatly Impeded.

CHICAGO, Dec. 27.--The day has been one of
extreme discomfort to pedestrians in the city.
A heavy sleet began falling early this morning
and continued without interruption until this
Afternoon, coating everything with ice. Tels
egraph wires, in many instances, gave way under
this load, and the business of the telegraph COM
panies was conducted with more than usual diff
Guilty. Communication with all principal
points was maintained however. To-
wards evening rain began falling
heavily, which added to the general discomfort
in the city, converting the snow in the streets
into slush, and making all kinds of street loco
motion hazardous and disagreeable A very sim
liar condition of affairs exists throughout the
entire West. Trains are nearly all running be-
hind time, the condition of the rails making
high rate of speed impossible In this city con-
siderable damage has already been reported
from leaking and collaDsing of roofs. caused by
the unusually heavy loads of ice and water they
were suddenly called upon to carry.