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The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-09-21
Special Notice.

The BOARD of Health, being fully ad-
VlScd or ne great scarcity OF water in the
lakes, owing to the unDreccd,4nted drought
decided. after consultation with the May
Or ana wafer authorities, TO Issue the fol-
lowing directions to the public
While the gravity of the situation dc
mands the S!rictrst economy In the use of
the city water, WE BELIEVE THERE,
is NO DANGER OF EPIDEMIC DIS
EASES 10 DO unprecedented from house con-
nccticrs.
IlousehOldcrs should save enough water
during pressure hours TO flush closets af-
ter use.
spr,nkling streets and the use of wash
paveS and fountains Is strictly interdicted
until further notice.
There Is no need OF unnecessary alarm
on tho part of The citizen. The Water De-
partment is engaged In connecting nm
other. source of supply, and when that IL
completed the city will be on the same ba-
ST.; Us heretofore. Sc2t-3t
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-09-21
w. JlIOAl'SJN BARRON
Treas. Board Water Con. missioncrs

>. now, therefore, l. acting under author
ltE vested In nc. and actla ted by what
0eem TO be for The hest interest Of the
city' feeling fully the necessity for so do
citizens and others to the abov, comm,i-
nication from the Board Of Water Com
InlSSioncrS, and do further call upon every
one TO uphold the action of the said Hoard
IN cutting OFF the water except at the
holrS as stated In said communica Ton !:
and further. do proclaim the absoluta NJ.
ceSsltE Tor each person in our CITY using
ne strictrst economy In the CONSUMPTION
VI water StoriEE no more at the hours
HtineG When the water will not he cut off
from nun Than may he necessary for ac-
llal needs under strict economical man
aSelnent. Hy such compliance with this
proclamation 1t Is felt that absolute ne
ccsstty will be met with the water now at
command COZ, untii Lakes Taylor and Joyce
can he added thereto, work for the nc
compllshins OF which is In active prog
ress, and is being pushed with all haste
possible. Further. II Is stated Thai, this
being the first time since our water sys-
TEN has been established that we hay,
been confronted with such n drG,irht
winch Is not local. but widesrread over
al our state. compelling the action which
the Beard of Water Commissioners has
taken In cutting Off thu water, except nj
iiouseholdcrs who may not be alive to
INC necessity for not dong SO, are eau
toned that they should not draw water
from their range or stove boilers du, ing
the hours when the water is cut off, &c; 10
10 so will he dangerous, apt to cause col
lapse OF boiler when wattris again turned
on. 1t is hoped that in few days This
restriction In the use of water will IL re-
moved, and In the mean tine II m"St be
known that the water * not cut from
the city at any hour, but Is avail ; for
W. r. MAYO Nroyo,
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-09-21
WILL NOT BE A CATHEDRAL,
Christ Church Vestryman Denies a
RumOred Change

~ christ Church Vestryman Denies q
Rumored Change
The report that the call extended TO
Key. William A. Barr. of Suffolk, by the
vestry of Christ p. e. church, of this
city, meant the conversion of that
church into a cathedral, of which MIR.
Barr would be dean. was exploded last
night. Bishop Randolph Is out Of the
city, but Capt. w. w. Old, a prominent
member of Christ church vestry, said
that body knows nothing of any such
chahge. Mr. Carr still has the can
under consideration.
Although Bishop Randolph's residence
IS In this city. he is away the greater
portion of the time, and although 1t has
often been suggested that the Episcopa-
ilans of Virginia should establish a
cathedral, the plan has never met with
success.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-09-21
A REAL WATER IA line.
Continued Draught Results In a Most
Serious State Of Affairs.
THE MAYOR ISSUES a zPROCLOnAIIOn
Urging All Citizens to-, Econo,nize
the supply YetsRemaining-Pre
sure Reduced Daring Certain
Hours = Ample Probation from
Fire-work orAuEnentiuG supply

The water famine SO long. predicted,
appears to have, come at, last lin dead
earnest, though the chances are that 1t
will be raised before it's full force will
be felt, as the operations connecting
Lake Joyce and Lake Taylor are pro-
ceed.ng with all possible rapidity and
Will he completed as soon as the pumps
a"rive-a question of time to be decided
largely by the railroads.
The anticipated order from Supcrin-
tendent Riddle. of the water depart
ment. came yesterday in the shape of a
card to the public announcing that ow-
ing to the water famine now prevailing,
the water commissioners felt obliged to
reduce the pressure beginning to-day at
O'Clock. The pressure will he carried
ut the pump house during the following
hours only: From a. m. to 10 a. nj.
from II M. TO p. M, and from $50 D. m.
to ESQ y. IN.
TOLD YOU SO.
There are any number of people to be
found on the street who are saying 81
told you So" though the remark Is
neither original conducive to good feel
ing, or calculated to bring water tt
The city the sooner AS has been seen
In days recently passed, the Councils
have thoroughly awakened to the situa-
NASii, anu SNSly pJSSlDle is DelnG
made to increase the water supply. II
is entirely likely that material and val
liable results will ensue.
A GRAVE SITUATION.
Superintendent Riddle, of the water
department, when seen by a Virginian
representative last evening, wore a Sc
rious expression. lis the situation
grave?" We'll, I don't see how it could
be much worse" he said in reply to /,
question. "Of course. in the event of a
complete failure of the supply we could
connect with Portsmouth or Berkeley
but can get the Lake Joyce supply
| quicker than that can be done, how
| ever, and we hope to make the new
supply available before the situation be.
comes so grave as TO render 1t ncces.
sary to call in our sister cities.
Sufficient pressure to supply the flre
| department is constantly on, but the
second stories of buildings will be with.
out water except at;thc hours mentioned
| In my card.
II do not think there is any possibility
of the supply becoming so low that fac.
tories will be inconvenienced All tho
boilers In The city can now be supplied
with the minimum pressure.
THE pump for Lake Joyce has beer
shipped. but the manufacturers declined
to guarantee the time of its arrival. ]
cannot say when 1t will come. Meantim;
] trust all citizens will economlze the
| supply"
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-09-21
SPECIAL BARGAINS.

our buyer has just returned from tho
North and brings with him some vary
S 81 earGains. which Will be offered by
Sentember goth. \ large stock of TOP
SkiRTSnsome Of them at less than cost
p 20 E93maInHrnSturg; 4 beautiful display OF
etc; Don't fa5l 10 see our NEW RiB
B0NS in ROMAN STRIl' rs ana PLAIDS
-tnay are simply exquisite
We call mothers ATTENTION csncc;olI,, -
our STOCK OF Childrcn's Underwear now ,o,,
saie; we nave the best one dollar C;I,OVC
IN BACK, white and colored ever shown In
this InarFrt POLITE A,r'rTr STio%.
GUARANTEED.
1. l.. JENKINS.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-09-21
HURT IN A RUNAWAY.

Early yesterday afternoon n double
seated carriage containing Mr.. Eugene
Rhea and two ladies collided with n telc-
graph pole ut the corner of Chapel and
MoSely streets. All the occupants Gf
the vehicle were thrown out and pain
fully hurt. Mr.. Rhea. especially. suffer-
ing greatly from the accident. 1t is
believed that he was hurt Internally. He
is now at ST Vincecrts Hospital. The
ladies. after receiving every attention
possible, we're sent to their homes. Their
injuries are not serious and they are
doing well.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-09-21
Notice.

Owing TO he water famine now pre-
vailins the Water Commissioners of the
CITY of Norfolk will he Obliged to re-
auce the pressure. commencing Septem-
Der Ist, at l o'clock. 49,"
The pressure will be carried at the
pump house during the following hours
only: FROM to 10 n. m, IL m. 10 D. M,
and from $50 p. m. TO 7:30 p. m. The
citizens are hereby, notified so iney.
can make their arrangements in accord
anGr Every effort is now being made
10 connect Lake Taylor and Lake
Joyce. but until this IL completed the
above arrangement is absolutely essen
tial
(Sgned) VI JAMES RIDDI,E..
sezl-tf Superintendent.
a wonderful showing of Scotch and
English suitings az
RUDOLPH s. WALLACE.
4 Il Sa3 ,Malh street.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-09-21
ACTION TAKEN
Board Of Health Meets TO Discuss
the Water Question. \
NO DANCER Of EPIDEMIC DISEASES
An Important 7Initcr Promulgated.
No Weed OF Unnecessary Alarm.
Strict Economy in water VIII Mo
nisidiS-Enrerced- Picn.y Of Water
for Fires. 'a.

In ,'ssponse TO n desire Of the Mayor
ana the Water Boarl, the Board Of
Health met last night In special session
to see what measures might be taken in
concert with the action of the Water
Commissioners III restricting the use of
the city water. and for the purpose of
Sakih2 precautionary measures. should
they be found nece ssary, looking toward
the heath of the city as 1t might pos
stbly be effected by the dow supply of
water. E..
DIR. Newbill presided and there were
present also DrS. Mccormick, ChflCs.
ldddick, Field and Health Officer Sncp-
herd.
superintendent Riddle OF the Water
department. was present, and bniclg
given the privilege of the floor, read n
communication from Mr. w. Thompson
barron, trGasuier Of the Water Board
addressed to HIS Honor, the Mayor in
which he stated that the commission
ers had taken certain stcI>s to save the
water supply, ard asking the Mayor to
support the action OF the Water Com
misslCclers.
Mr.. Riddle explained that the water
would not be cut off from manufacture
ers, but II was intended to contract the
domestic supply to within certain spe-
CITED hours
NJ. w. Thompson Rarron came in at
|
sen ne desired the board to meet ws,s to
see IL any action were necessary In the
matter Of possible danger to health from
sewer gas. etc
Mr.. Riddle stated that the hours
named In which water could be used,
VIZ: $50 10 10, a. M; l2 IN. to p. M,
ana $50 TO n. m, were selected with n
| view to the convenience of the great
masses OF the people.
TIL, E0ARD'c npnTD
After considerable discussion, tho
board Issued the following order:
The BOARD Of Health being fully adj
rised OF the great scarcity of water I'm
the lakes. owing to the unprecedented
| drought. decided after consultation with
the Mayor and water authorities TO issue
the following directions to the public:
| While the gravity of the situation de-
mandS the str.ctest economy in the use
OF the city water, we believe there Is no
danger of epidemic diseases to be apprc-
hended from house connections
HouseholdcrS should save enough
wlter during pressure hours to flush
closets after use. y
Sprinkl:ng of streets and the use Of
wash rams and fountains Is strictly in
terdlcted until further notice.
There is no need Of unnecessary alarm
on the part Of the citizens. The Water
department. Is engaged :1 connecting
other sources Of supply and when that
Is accomplished the city will be on the
same basis as heretofore
MAYORS PROCLAMATION
The Mayor, after consultation with
hr. Barren and others, drew up a pro-
clamation which will be found in another
column, In which he called attention 10
the fact that water for fire purposes had
not been cut off at all; that people who
| nave Doliers attached to ranges should
be watchful of the hours when wote,
was cut off or put on; that people viii
please not store any more water thar
necessary. III
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-09-21
Dnncin- Acntlnlcx.

Professor a., Belczza will have his
first soiree of the season at Montefiore
Hall next Friday night at $50 viii
reopen his night classes Monday. DC.
tober Ath. Lessons regularly Monday
Wednesday and Friday nights win
open his afternoon classes at Masonic
Temple for ladies and children October
9TH at p. nj. Lessons regularly Tues
day and Saturday. scl9-3t
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-09-21
INSTRUCTION in MUSIC.

Mr.. a. r. KoERNER respectfully an
nounces that he In ready TO enroll the
names. of those wishing to take Music
Lessons. He VIII give Instructions Mt the
College or at the pupils residence If pre-
ferred. Applications may be made ut Nor
folk College for Young Ladies' or at his
residence, No. 1872 Yarmouth street, city.
or by letter. Session begins scptember
2stht 1871, Is - IA Il .5S v se2l-1w
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-09-21
THE KLoNDIKE GOLD FIELDS.

Latest reports from the l.lnndike gold
helds indicate that the wonderful sue
cess of the miners has not been exag-
SarAtcd. During the winter and sprin z
inc Columbia Navigation and Trading
company will dispatch steamers direct
10 Dawson City. For maps, circula rs
ana printed information address the
agents. Messrs. Raymond a. Whitcomb,
zoos Chestnut street Philadelphia.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-09-21
Special Notice.

have at last succeeded In getting
has relief photographs down in price.
and can now furnish them at prices
within the reach Of all. Call and see
them. The most wonderful photorra nh
ever patented. r. G. CAMPBELL.
Ballcntine Building. $40 344 Main st,
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-09-21
FIRST QUARANTINE INSPECTOR
The Gordon OF Vigilant Guards Estab-
lished-No Infection Caf9Inter.

TIC CUTuUn OF NIglIant Guards Estab-
lished-No Infection CaHSEnter.
The Gordon OF vigilant quarantine
has been drawn around the twin cities
of Norfolk and Portsmouth. and the
first inspection of trains arriving from
the South was made yesterday One
very beneficial result of the quarantine
Is that persons from infected districts
VIII not now be likely to come this way
at all. They will seek to avoid the in
spection by taking other routes.
The inspection of trains is being made
under the direction of DIR. Hope on the
Portsmouth side of the river and by DR..
Field on this side. The latter gentle
man thinks that in view of the precau-
ton which has been taken Norfolk Is
safe from the scourge
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-09-21
t,E ED

TISCiiLEIS-In this city. at the resi-
september 18th, 1897, nj II 30 o'clock n m
ELIZABETH, wife Of Max Fischer, aged
So years. 1esN
The funeral Will take Mace from above
residence THIS (TUcsdayJ AFTERNOON
AZ o'clock Friends OF the family are IN
Yitcd to attend
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-09-21
TRANSPORTATION MEN MEET.

The committee OF transportation men
met yesterday TO consider the matter of
establishing regular delivery points in
the city for cotton and peanuts, but de-
ferred action till Thursday in order to
examine the Norfolk Wareh 1use COM
pany's property in the Sixth Ward.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-09-21
No Cuce-No I,ny

That Is the way all druggists sell
GROVES TASTELESS CHILL TONIC
for Chills and Malaria. 1t is simply Iron
and Quinine In n taseless form. Chill
dr,n love 1t. Adults prefer 1t to bitter
nauseatinE tonics. Price, roc.
je 2G-oed-52t
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-09-21
IT WILL BLOW GREAT GUNS.
A Heavy Gulf Storm Is Heading for the
Virginia Coast.

Observer Gray last night received adj
vice to the effect that a. severe storm
Isl now centred off Port Tampa and the
Gulf Of Mexico. II j.. moving north
easterly, ana will cause dangerous gales
along the Atlantic Coast The storm
will probably reach here tonight. 1t
will be dangerous for aouthbonnd ship
ping, Or small craft of any kind to leave
port The weather bureau here hoiStr Il
hurricane signals last night.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-09-21
m" We HIVE Them Now.
\ Full and COnspicIG,Linc of
Dur Sn.Cn pri.If

They are neat and dressy, and nil
solid leather They are made nj
same factory with same stock as
OUR $500 PATROL. ag
Narrow, medium and broad toes, both
to be, had only at 7 -.
HELLER's SHOE STORE.
g. BANK ST, OPPO. COURT n oIJsn.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-09-21
WEATHER REPORT.
fosccast and aeneral Conditions For
So Te,.Uar i,,s j Si5Ei5f. -

Washington, D. c. Sept. 20. 1897. s
IT,. For Virginia: Generally fair;
FAR probably cooler lin southeast
Il portion; northerly Winds; high
- on the coast. NJ
s5For. North Carolina: Threat
ening weather in western; showers in
eastern portions; cooler In the Interior;
northerly winds; gales Oh the coast.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-09-21
office of The Client Company. !

THE SECOND RE aGsUiI RIM ME i IsyS;
Of the stockholders of this company
VII be held ED on TUESDAY, the 9Th day Of
company at Norfolk. Virginia, when an
election viii be held for directors for the
ensuing year. and such other business
the meeting. -. 80 -. y
Respectfully, ]. NJ. wIRGMAN;
sc1o-tdm Secretary
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-09-21
THE WATER SUPPLY.
Proclamation by the Mayor
of Norfolk.
Mayors once,

Mayors Office
Norfolk. Va, Sept. 18th, 1897.
Whereas, the follow ny communication
mas peeh received by me from W. lhomp-
son Bari on, Esq, TREASURER of the b oard
OIL Water Commissioners, viz:
Water Department,
superintendent Office
Norfolk, Va, Sept. 20th, 1897.
lion. w. r. Mayo. Mayor City of No. folk.
Dear Sir-BcinG the only member Of the
HOARD OF water Commissioners In The
G..3, ! lccl II my duty to notify you that
an emergency has arisen which REQUIRES;
iinmediate act on by the Department.
nave, AFTER conSlilta ton with the juJI.rin-
tenucht and Chief Enrince" ordered the
water cut OH commencing tomorrow az
!ernoon, except between the hours of : to
~ II, M, " TO u. III. :tnd $40 to 7:30 u m
would. therefore. request YOU 10 take
auIl oinc.ai acNon - you may deem en-
peuieht 10 support the Department in this
Crisis nave the honor 10 remain
Very respectfully yours,
w. THOMPSON BARRON
Treas. Board Water Con- mis- sioncrs
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-09-21

If you want to spend delightful day
on the water, take steamer Northamp-
ton. leaving Bay Line wharf at 700 a.
H., daily, except Sunday, for trip to
Mobjack Bay and landings on western
shore. Fare 81 for the round trip. Meals
so cents each.:o 81. Hv.. jyi-1S
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-09-21

Satisfied people have their clothes
made by Rudolph 6 Wallace. If YOU
are dissatisfied try them. E'
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-09-21
North Norfolk Company,

The annual meeting OF tho stockholders
of the NORTH NORFOLK COMPANY.
Will be held on WEDNESDAY, September
END, 1887, at 10 q. M, at rooms Of the Busi-
ness Mems Association. In Norfolk, Va.
CHAS. r. NASH,
au2l-tdm Secretary.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-09-21
Old People.

Old people who require medicine to
regulate the bowels and kidneys will find
the true remedy In Electric BittcrS. This
medicine does not stimulate and con-
talns no whiskcy nor other intoxicant,
but acts as 4 tonic and Alternative. It
acts mildly on the stomach and bowels,
adding strength and giving tone to the
organs. thereby aiding Nature in the
performance OF the functions. Old peo-
pie find 1t just exactly what they need
Price fifty cents and Sl.00 per bottle at
Burrow. Martin & Co.'S Drug Store.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-09-21
METEOROLOGICAL DATA.
y. 8. Department of Agriculture.

Weather Bureau, Norfolk. Sept. 20.
The following observa lions are record
ed Tor the past twenty-four hours:
Maximum temperature .....,, 20
minimum temperature ............ "a
Normal temperature ............ 70
Departure from Normal =. :. :. minus J
pepartute from normal since jan
oai Isl ....:.. plus 195
Rainfall since September 1 so
Mean Humidity. Gs
J. I. GRAN. Observer
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-09-21
PORT CALENDAR

sun rises. 1858 a. M; sun sets, 6:04 D
M; high water, AS a. m. and 5.07 n
M: low water, 10:41 a. m. and 1884 D. m
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-09-21

Number one in Glass A. That Is where
we stand IN the tailoring trade, Per
lection in At, high class Workmanship,
and the largest assortment of up to- da re-
woolsns in the city have placed us al
the top. ;lis.s {. { - II :.
IS 4 s RUDOLPH & WALLACE.
81 Is \: ~ 1888 Main street, Il
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-09-21
Z. f. ROGERS.
ROOMS 211 AND PIP COLUMBIA BUILD.
ING GRANNY STREET..
4

ING GRANNY STREET..
EOH kENF.
Store No. 60 Bank street.
E.)
ly 29.) fsGf 81 ne 1
Dwelling No. AZ York Place.
Dwelling No. lis Ferguson avenue.
Dwelling No. 430 Butte street
Store with dwelling, No. 9S james street
Dwelling No. lis Ferguson avenue.
Warehouse 35-37 Commerce street.
Store No. So Bank street.
Two dwelling on Poole street.
Dwelling No. 29G Duke street
Dwelling No. f2 Tazewell street
Dwelling No. 133 Butte street
Dwelling No. 10 Cumberland street.
Dwelling No. Asst Main street.
Dwelling Nc. 50 Cumberland street
Dwelling house No. o!l Bank streei.
gt0res Nos. 4b and II Commerce.
Stores NOS. 2l5 and 217 Church street.
Ofices CRANKY and Commerce streets
FOR RENT.
1000 feet Of Ground Floor
Space, with Power: will be d.
vided to suit tenant.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-09-21

Mr.. Granville S. Boush, a former resi-
Gent of this city. died in Bristol Tenn,
suddenly Sunday morning. Ee leaves I
wife and three children. The deceased
vas Il Knight Templar. He was a
brother OF Mr.. ]. r. Bouah. and Mia:
Mamie " BorSh. of Ibis city. They left
yesterday for Bristol to attend the
funeral
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-10-08
A RaviSher Hung.

OMAHA, October S.-Geo. w. Nor
gan was hanged here this morning at
1915. He ravished and murdered
thirte en- year old Ida Gaskill on Nov
ember 3, 1895. Morgan occupied a
room in al old house across the street
from the Gaskill home. He asked Mrs
Gaskill TO allOw Ida to take care of his
room, Offering her 80 cents a week for
the work. The child had been caring
for the room for one week, when the
crime was committed. Her p!aymates
saw her enter Morgan's room on Sun
day afternoon, and she was never seen
alive after that. Her body was found
in the room adjoining Morgan's. She
had been assaulted and strangled.
Morgan was found asleep and half
drunk on his bed, with blood on his
clothing. Morgan was converted to
the Catholic faith and confirmed in his
cell by Bishop Scaunel last Sunday.
He prOfessed Indifference as to fate to
the last. Morgan came to Omaha from
Blair, Neb., where he was accused OF
ravishing child, but he escaped pro-
secution. Morgan was probably an as
sumed name.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-10-08
A Dangerous Fire.

KANSAS CITY, October S.-A fire
was discovered at o'clock this morn
ing in the Lebenstein four story brick
build ng on Delaware street and in
spite OF hard work by the fire depart
ment both that and the Emery build
ing were reduced to mere shells. The
Emery building was occupied by fami-
lies as living apartments, and a man,
his wife and girl were rescued from
the fourth story window by the firemen
on a extension ladder, after all other
means of escape had been cut off. The
Lebenstein building was used as a
warehouse by the Jones Dry Goods
company. The loss on the stock
amounts to $4,000.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1897-10-08
Mexican Conference.

At this mornings session of the
Mexico northwest Methodist con-
ference now being held in this city,
reports were read from different parts
Of the district. Rev. Corbin reported
twenty-five new additions to this pas
torate. Rev. Bustamente of chihuahua
reported many additions down there
and an excellent condition of thing 9
generally. Several pastors reported
building chape's, and Rev. Elliot of
Durango reported twenty new men,
bsrs, collection of $1,000, and a very
hopeful outlook. Rev. M. Villeral of
Maria was released from the minis try
at his own request. The conference
decided that it were best to build no
more chapels with Mexican soil roofs,
but to use corrugated iron.