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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-30
DISPOSAL OF BILLS.
Bills Recommended and Bills On
favorablY Reported On.

The senate committee on state affairs
has recommended the following bills for
passage:
An act declaring the fourth of July,
the first day of January, the twenty
fifth day of December, and the usual
Thanksgiving day, of each year, legal
holidays.
An act authorizing the acquisition,
ownership and operation of telephone
systems by counties and cities several
~, or in conjunction with other counties
or cities, or both, for the use of such
counties and cities and the citizens
thereof.
The committee on agriculture has kill
ed Senator Forney's bill, making it I'm
lawful to use for the purpose of testing
or determining the weight, grade, mill
ing or market value of wheat any meas
1re other than the standard half-bushel
measure furnished this state by the
United States, and making it unlawful
to use anything other than a straight
stick with the edges square, for level
ang the wheat in the measure.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-30
BRIEF TELEGRAMS.

Milwaukee, Jan. 3O.-Specials from
points in the interior of Wisconsin re-
port very low temperature. At Apple
ton the thermometer recorded 35 degrees
below zero, the coolest in recent years.
Black River Falls reports tempera-
ture of 40 degrees; Medford 40 and
Whitehall SO degrees below zero.
Jefferson City, Mo-, Jan. 3O.-An eff
fort will be made in the house this week
to cut down the enormous clerical force.
The number of employees of the assem-
oily exclusive OF SWeepSerS, Jan1tOrS, etc.
at the present time, stated to be 40 or
about 100 more than ever employed be-
fore.
San Francisco, Jan. 30-Thomas Will
ford Rallet, aged four years, was burn
ed to death at the Pacific Gas Improve
ment company's works. He was the son
of T. w. Rallet, head teamster of the
company and while playing in the yard
back of the works today, turned on the
faucet, of a petroleum barrel His clothes
became saturated with the inflamma-
BILE fluid, when he lit some matches he
had in his pocket.
Rhinelander, Wis. Jan. 3o.-S. A.
Pewter of Portland Ore the well known
Pacific coast Iumberman, has closed a
sale of over one billion feet of Oregon
timber, mostly fir, situated in Marion
county, 40 miles south of Portland, Ore,
an Abiqua creek, a tributary of the
city.
New York, Jan. 30.-The World says:
Richard P. Canning, SO years of age,
formerly connected with the Democrat
ic state campaign committee, and said
to be a protege of Mrs. Ballington-
Booth, was locked up in police head
quarters last night on a charge of for
gerry and robbery. The compliments
are c. H. Selleck & Co., electrical con-
tractors.
New York, Jan. 30.-Alice Atherton,
the actress, is seriously i'll at the Clar-
endon hotel, in Brooklyn, with conges-
ton of the lungs and has been obliged
to cancel her theatrical engagements in
this city. Her condition is critical.
San Francisco, Jan. 3o-The U. s. S.
Bear has arrived here, four days from
Seattle, at which port she remained
some time after returning from the
Arctic, where she was sent to relieve
the ice bound WhalerS. She will proba-
bly, be overhauled at the Mare island
navy yard before starting on another
cruise.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-30
THIRD EXPEDITION
10 the Philippines to Leave New
York February 9th.

Chicago, Jan. 30.-Gen. NJ. V. Sheri-
dan, commander of the Department Of
the Lakes. today completed arrange
ments for the departure of the third ex-
petition to the Philippines, which will
start from New York February 9. The
troops will sail on the transport Sheri-
dan and will go over the same route
taken by the first expedition. The first
stop will be made at Gibraltar and the
next at the Suez canal. This expedition
will consist of eight companies of the
Twelfth infantry at Jefferson barracks,
Mo, four companies from the Twelfth
infantry at FIT. Riley, Kan, and four
companies of the Seventeenth infantry
at Columbs barracks, o.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-30

Furnished by E. NJ. Strawn Brokerage
Co., room Central National Bank Bldg,
corner Seventh and Kansas ave., Topeka,
Kan. Telephone No. 637.
Stocks in Chicago: Wheat, $500 900 bush
els; corn, S,491,O00 bushels; oats, 1,451,O0O
Liverpool Wheat SD lower. corn. ed
lower.
Receipts of hogs: Chicago, 81. 600, strong;
Kansas City, 5000, strong; Omaha, 2,1OO,
Receipts of cattle: Chicago, 1900 strong;
Kansas City, 5000, strong; Omaha, 1,e0O,
strong.
Chicago receipts: Wheat, IS cars; corn,
7S1 cars; oats, 274 cars
Northwestern receipts: This year, Min
neapOliS 642 cars, Duluth al cars; year
ago, Minneapolis 141 cars, Duluth 40 cars.
Chicago: Estimated receipts of hogs for
Visible supply: Wheat, increase $4,000
bushels; corn, increase, 1,078,000 bushels;
oats, increase 5000 bushels.
Total visible SuR Pc 20 h,Sgei 9SS9o
New York: The weekly bank statement
comment. 1t is certainly of a character
to allay the nervousness of some commits
sion houses which began to show itself
toward the end of last week. Since No
vember II the activity of Wall street has
been steadily expanding and last week the
dealings averaged about !, 100000 shares
precedent at the Stock Exchange The in
crease in cash in New York banks has
amounted to $45,3 600 within that period.
The expansion of loans has been $3S.504,-
ally gained in cash Sc, 1854, 600 in excess of
the increase in loans. Although the pub
lie receives no regular report from the in
dustrial corpora lions, the officers and
large stockholders in the different com
panies assert with hardly an exception
that revenues are steadily expanding.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-30
EUGENE FIELDS PORTRAIT
Is Formally Presented to the Chicago
Press Club.

Chicago, Jan. 30-Charles A Gray's
life-size oil portrait of Eugene Field was
formally presented to the Chicago Press
club today. The picture is a splendid
likeness and is similar to the pictures
which Mr.. Gray painted for Scribners
The presentation exercises were held in
the club reception room before a large
audience of newspaper men and other
friends of the late poet. The presenta-
ton address was made by Luther Latin
Mills. On behalf of the club, VIM
Knox, in a few appropriate words, ac-
cepted the gift.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-30
Governor Stanley a Dead Shot.

Governor Stanley is a dead shot, but
on one of his hunting trips he seemed
unable to bring anything down. He
grew very moody as the day wore on
and his bag remained empty. Finally
on the way home he slipped up to with
in thirty feet of bird and fired. The
bird gave a startled chirp and flew
away unframed. The governor was
dumfounded, and his companion could
control his mirth no longer. He finally
succeeded, however, in telling the gov
ernor that his cartridges had been load
ed with popcorn instead of shot.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-30
The State Journal re-

The State Journal re-
ceives the full day 1eased-wire
Associated Press report, is a
member of the American
Newspaper Publishers Asso-
citation, has four Linotypes,
fast Web Perfecting Press, etc.
The State Journal has a
larger circulation than any
other daily paper published in
the great State of Kansas. It
requires "A carriers Exclusive
of newsboys) to circulate the
paper IN Topeka and suburbs.
The State Journal recent
Iy erected for it's exclusive use
as permanent home, a hand
some double front pressed brick
building of three floors. The
location is one of the most
eligible business sites In To
peka-the southeast corner Of
Kansas avenue and Eighth st.
The building is one of the
most complete newspaper
structures IN the west and has
many unique features among
these are construction and ar
rangement by which the four
Linotypes are seen In operation
behind plate glass facing Kan
sas avenue, and also through
a large glass window from
the business office.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-30
Chicago Livestock Market.

HoGsLReceipts, 81 600 left over, 4,024:;
Fairly active Mostly &C higher Light, S. so
$3.50; heavy s. 7Og4 nixe ed zz g 7 % s71z;
CATTTE Receipts, 10000. Good cattle
steady. Beeves, $4GD6.10; COWS and heifers.
SOLO: Texas steers. $S60a5; stockers and
SHEFSP~Receipts. 14eo0 Market steady
TO IOc higher Native sheep, 81. 75Q4. %;
westerns, $3G14.20 lambs, $4Q5.05.
Ho5NGGReceipts, 1929; shipments, 1908.
CATTLE Receipts, G.; shipments: Slsa
Estimated receipts of hogs for tomor-
row, 81 900.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-30
Kansas City Produce Market

Kansas City, Jan. 30.
eo WHEATL19kse higher; No No, 2 7i hard 67g
6S072c; No. spring, 64@6Sc; No. 3, 61@
Corn Ge;oRN-Lower. No. mixed. 88Na84c:
No. 2 white, 341Sc; No. 8. SIC.
OATS-Steady. No. 2 white, 29h@1Sc-
RYE@Steady. No. 2, 551bc.
HAY-Steady. Choice timothy, $IQ7.25;
choice prairie, Sc. 5067.
EGGsEihc higher. Fresh, 14c.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-30
LABETTE co. SEAT FIGHT.
Parsons and oswego in a Quarrel Over
It's Relocation.

I.abette county is becoming involved
in a county seat war between Parsons
and Oswego, and d big delegation of
Parsons citizens is coming to Topeka
today to start the fight.
Parsons claims that a larger proper
tion of the county business emanates
in that city and insist as a matter of
right and justice that the county seat
should be located there.
The legislature will be requested to
authorize an election for this purpose,
at which Parsons claims the power to
poll the votes necessary to take the
county seat from Oswego.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-30
Candidates For State Architect.

The executive council has removed
T. H. I1escher of this city from the posi-
ton of state architect but has not yet
elected a successor in the office. At
this time there is little work for an
architect but the new buildings likely
to be authorized by the legislature will
make the office a busy one this sum-
mer. There are several candidates for
the place, among them being J. c. Hol-
land of Topeka, J. G. Haskell of Law
renee and NJ. Washburn of Ottawa
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-30
Receiver for Hoffman House.

New York, Jan. 30.-Lawyer Walter
Rosen of the firm of Underwood, Van
Worst, Rosen & Hoyt obtained an order
from Justice Bookstaver of the supreme
court Saturday requiring cause to be
show why a, receiver should not be ap-
pointed for the Hoffman House. The
order is returnable next Wednesday.
Mr.. RoSen declined to give particulars
of the motion. Concerning his clients.
whom he would not name. he said that
they are large stockholders.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-30
Ranpes of Prices on Stock

Furnished by E. NJ. Strawn Broker
age Co.. Room 3 Central National Bank
Bldg Seventh and Kansas ave, Topeka.
Kan. Telephone No. 637.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-30
New York Money Market.

New York, Jan. 30.
MONEY-Money on call, nominally 219G3
per cent; prime mercantile paper. 21zQ3A
per cent; sterling exchange steady, with
04S5 for demand and at $4S2Sz@4.S3 for GO
days; posted rates, $4.S315 and Assn; COM
mercial bills, $4.82.
SILVER-Silver certificates, nominally,
591z@6015c; bar silver, 59Ac; Mexican dol
lars, 471sc.
BONDS-Governmen bonds steady. IS.
10715; new As, registered, 12S12; coupon,
12919; As, registered, 112: coupon, 1929; 2ss
991a; IS, registered, 111h; COUPON 112A.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-30
A New Quail Law.

The senate committee of agriculture
has recommended for passage Senator
Young's bill which will enable farmers
to shoot and ship quail from their own
premises. AS the law now stands far
mer could be prosecuted for shooting
for home consumption or the market
quail from his farm, but the purpose of
this new law is to amend the existing
Etaf11ta
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-30
PHONES FOR INDIANS.
Mr.. Mulvane's Company Gets Bill
Through the House.

Washington, Jan. 3O.-In the senate to-
day house joint resolution authorizing
the secretary of war to admit to West
Point Military academy a student An
dreas Pote Reugo of Venezuela, was
adopted.
A bill was passed authorizing the Mis-
souri, and Kansas Telephone company to
construct and maintain lines and offices
in the Ponca, Otoe and Missouri reServa-
ton in Oklahoma.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-30
IT PLEASED THE MINERS.
Senator Ryan Publicly Thanked For
the New Mine Inspection Lew.

The miners of Crawford and Cherokee
counties assembled in convention at
Pittsburg Saturday afternoon unani-
mously adopted resolutions endorsing
Senator w. H. Ryan for the prepara-
ton, Introduction and work in securing
the passage at tine special session of
the bill creating the State Society of
Mines.
Senator Ryan prizes the endorsement
because it caR1e to him while an this
city unsolicited.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-30
Publishers Demand Free Paper.

Washington Jan 30-The Publishers
association met here today and adopted
resolutions strongly urging congress to
provide for free paper and free pulp from
Canada in any treaty made by the high
joint commission now in session here in
an effort to frame a treaty settling matters
in dispute between the United States and
Canada. A large part of the daily press
was represented.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-30
A LAUNDRY TRUST
To Embrace Every "Washee" House
in Chicago.

Chicago, Jan. 30.-Every steam laun-
dry of any Importance in Chicago will
be operated by one stock company if
the present plans do not miscarry. Con-
tracts of sale have been entered into by
thirty-eight steam laundry companies
and negotiations are under way to Sc
cure fOrty-tWO more.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-30
Mrs. GEORGES Case.

Canton, Jan. 30.-The attorneys for
Mrs. George today argued the motion
to quash the Indictment against her for
numbering George Saxton, the brother
of Mrs. Mckinley. Judge Taylor took
the matter under advisement and will
hand down his opinion tomorrow. Mrs.
George appeared in court during the
argument.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-30
CHIEF POKAGON
OF the Pottawatomies Has Gone to
the Happy Hunting Grounds.

Hartford, Mich, Jan. 3O.-Simon Polka
gon, the last chief of the Pottawattomie
Indians, who died, was buried today at
Rush Lake at the Roman Catholic ceme-
terry The funeral service was conducted
at the residence of John Mix by Father
Joos, a church funeral having been refus-
ed Pokagon, he having married a divorced
woman five years ago. He was buried
Nearly the whole Pokagon band 800 strong,
attended the funeral, and showed much
sorrow. Many white people also attend
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-30
kansas city cash Grain Market.

Furnished by e. M. Strawn Broker
age Co, Room Central National Bank
Bldg, Seventh and Kansas ave-, Topeka.
Kan. Telephone No. 637.
WHEAT--No. red; 74@75c: No: g, $50
re; No hard, 6716713c; No. 3, 64q66t3c-
CORNING. 2 white. 341k@4c: No: 3.S414e;
No 2 mixed, 3314qAc; No 9. S214 &c oo,,
@29c; No 2 mixed, 271Ad2Sc; No. 3, 271sc.
Receipts: Wheat, 27S cars; corn, los cars;
oats. 20 cars.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-30
The Vote at Salt Lake.

Salt Lake, Utah, Jan. 30-Four ballots
were taken for senator today McCune
held his vote of Saturday and King
lost one. The Republicans voted for
G. o. Whitemore. The only other fea-
ture was the appearance of Powers in
the list of candidates. The last ballot:
King (Dem.) Is, McCune (Dem) 27,
Powers CDem.) 1, Cannon z, Whitemore
(Rep) II, Sutherland CRep) 1. Absent
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-30
ascrappv Jovcs, Is Out.

New York, Jan. So.-"Scrappy" Joyce
is no more, as far as New York base
ball is concerned. Manager John B.
Day said today that Joyce will not
report for duty with the Freedman
forces this spring. Some say he will
settle down and be good on a little
pice Of real estate he owns in st
Louis
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-30

pork began SC higher at s10.65-- ard de-
clined to $10.521h. May lard opened 21zc up
at $5.971z and declined to $5.8712- May rlps
started SC better at $50 and sold on 10
IS. 20.
BARLEY-Cash, 42652c.
RYNCash, 571zc; May 591kc.
sTIMOTHY-January, 81 40; March, $3.50.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-30
Ex-slaves' Home Changes Hands.

Home for Aged and Dependent ex-Slaves,
established here five years ago by several
prominent negroes, has passed into the
hands of Father Graham of ST. Patrick 5
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-30

Furnished by E. NJ. Strawn Brokerag
Co. room Central National Bank Bldg
corner Seventh and Kansas ave-, Topeka
Kan. Telephone No. 637.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-30
Death of w. ]. Parker.

W. J. Barker, aged "a. an old soldier
living east of town, died yesterday of
heart trouble. The body will be taken
to Racine, Kan, for burial.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-30
Gard of Thanks.

We wish to extend our thanks to the
friends and neighbors who were of such
kind assistance to US at our late be-
reavement.
w. F. BENEDICT,
THEO. FALCONER.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-30

ct thought you said he was a fatalist
and thought everything was preor-
dained for a mans own good
HE was, but he changed his views
when he began to learn to ride a BIZ
cycle."-Chicago Post.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-30

'Still selling books?" asked Higson.
mo; I've turned over a new leaf,
replied the reformed book agent.-Phila
delphia North American.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-30
Death Caused By Rabbits Bite.

London, Jan. 30.-C. E. Greenwood of
Smithfield House, Cranleigh, Surrey,
died today from the effects of a rabbit s
bite. He received the bite 4S hours prior
to his death.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-30

Silver Leaf Mince Meat makes the
best pies, ask your dealer for it,
OTTO KUEHNE & CO.,
Manufacturers.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-30
THE SHAWNEE FIRE.
An Insurance Company Which Shows
a Fine Increase.

The report of the Shawnee Fire In
its financial condition January 1, 1899,
intendent of insurance. 1t shows that
this popular company continues in the
lead and writes more fire insurance
pany. 1t is the only company in the
state with a paid up cash capital. The
company had paid in losses to January
I, $493, 266. SO. The assets amounted to
$2SS, 1867. So, an increase of $45,526, during
the year of $685. The surplus to policy
holders was 1927, 551. SO.
president; Joab Mulvane, vice presi-
dent; John R. Mulvane, treasurer; Ed
ward Wilder, auditor; James w. Going,
secretary and manager.
The directors are: Hiram P. Dillon,
Topeka, president; JOab Mulvane, To-
peka, president Kansas Salt Co.; Hon.
Z. N. Morrill,, Hiawatha, Ex-Governor
of Kansas; John r. Mulvane, Topeka,
president Bank of Topeka; A A. Rob-
inson, Topeka, president Mexican Cen
trail railroad; Edward Wilder,
treasurer Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe
railway; Hon. Otis L Anterior, Russell,
ex-state treasurer; T. D. Fitzpatrick,
Salina, postmaster; D. w. Mulvane, To-
peka, attorney, Overmyer & Mulvane;
J. B. Furry, Topeka, attorney at law;
James w. Going. Topeka, secretary and
manager.
The following is the formal annual
statement of the year ending Decem Der
81, 1898:
ASSETS.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-30
Cotton Market.
Market Gossip.

New York, Jan. &c
COTTON-Spot steady Nddhng up
lands, csc; middling gulf, csc.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-30

We mend and sew on buttons free.
American Steam-Laundry. Tele. BAL
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-30

HOGS-Receipts, 5000 Market strong 10
Sc higher Bulk of sales. s.. 60d3.75: heav-
les s.. 65013. 80: packers. $S.55G3. 3d. mixed,
So 50G375; lights. SO. 30Q3.65; workers., 1850
SHEEPEReceipts 1000. Market steady.
Lambs S46I5; muttons, $3@14.25.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-30

Quick, good work, American Steam
Laundry, 112 West Seventh street. Tele-
phone 341.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-30
Range of Prices

FURNISHED by E. M. Strawn Broker
age Co., Room 3 Central National Bank
Bldg, Seventh and Kansas ave-. Topeka.
Kan. Telephone No. 63z
Chicago, Jan. 90.
Article. Open High Low Close sat
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-30
Kansas City Livestock Market.

Kansas City, Jan. 30.
TvTLE+Receipts, 5000. Market steady.
Native steers, So 70d5. 60: Texas steers. 81. %
IA IS: Texas cows $2G3.25; native cows and
heifers $2d4.5O; stockers and feeders, s.. 80
as; bulls. 81 50g4 70 ,r, es
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-01-30

A letter written by Ex-Governor Geo.
T. Anthony when superintendent of in
surance of Kansas, says of the Shaw
nee Fire Insurance company: 1T is as
good and reliable as any company do
ing business in Kansas or elsewhere.
It's management includes as many
strong capitalists and business men as
could be found in the same number in
all the state.'
A letter of Hon. Webb McNall, super
intendent of insurance, January q,
1898, says: 81 can also say that upon
an investigation of your assets at your
home office that I found your securi-
ties gilt-edged and of the value placed
l1pou them bV YOUR officers"
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-03-20
Commission orders.

Austin, Texas, March 9The commits
sion yesterday made the following orders;
In approval OF application No. SIS Of the
Houston East and West Texas Railway
company, commodity tarifi No. "a Is
amended by adding: (a) Sand. carloads,
minimum carload II Yards per car, Dustin
to Houston 80 cents per yard. which rate
includes cost OF sand and expense OF load
ing
This order shall take effect March %,
1899.
In approval of application No. II of the
San Antonio and Gulf Railroad company,
commodity tariff No. S-Ahas been amend
ed as follows: IS, Beef cattle, In carloads.
from all stations on the San Antonio and
Gulf railroad to San Antonio, Si5 per car
of any length, where the existing rates are
higher
This order shall take effect March %,
1899.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-03-20
cre.uy,,l. r,rc Aftermath.

Greenviile, Texas. March ls.--The ruins
of the great fire are still smoking and
plans are already being made to replace
the burned blocks. Mrs. King said today
that she will rebuild the business block
at once as hne two-story block as IL
was before. She will also rebuild the opera
house. hut not until she finds out more
definitely about her Insurance, Probably
by the fall season new opera house Will
be ready for use. which will be adequate
and in keeping with the needs OF this
city.
Graham Bros. say they will rebuild their
two-story storerooni at once, and when
they do the Young Mons Christian Assoc
citation will be provided with handsomer
home than ever. AS near as can be as
certained the tothl loss by Are viii reach
u total of $4,000. with total insurance
of $4,000. The blocks on Lee street, the
main business street OF the city, and their
rebuilding will relieve the city of n great
eyesore. All the business houses burned
nut will resume business when the blocks
are again built.