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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-20
A Christmas-Gift and a
Bargain. So Much for
the Umbrellas.

Quite a little twist in the buying TO
place such an enormous stock Of Holt
day Umbrellas before you at near 80 per
cent. under values; and, too, the hand
soonest and newest handles that are pro-
duced anywhere as holiday eXclusiveness.
Price them. We engrave them with names
or initials free Of charge.
Mems Fine silk Umbrellas, that retail
always at S2.75 to $3-these are Sl6S;
another lot at 3d. Pick any one from
them and you'll get a 81 value.
Ladies' or Mems Silk Twilled Umbrel-
las, with trimmed handles, costing up
to S1.75: choice, CSC.
Finer or cheaper ones, for ladies or
men, starting at pc. and up to Sli5O.
See them.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-20
spECIAL NOTICE.

When presented at the Dispatch
counter, accompanied by the cash.
Wants." "Rooms fer
Rent.v .Wapted Rooms "Boardsrs
Wanted "Boerd Wanted" Lost
strayed, or Stolen" will DC inserted
properly classified. rs words or less,
for 25o. each insertionJ additional
words lie. each.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-20
AMaLGAMATIoN DECIDED UPON.
The Y. VI. ID. A. Expected to Vote for
II Friday Night.

The meeting of the Young Mems Bust
ness Association Friday night will be the
most important held in long while.
The object Of the meeting Is 10 receive
and pass upon the report Of the special
committee on amalgamatiOn with the
Chamber of Commerce. The committee
has unanimously agreed upon amalga-
nation. SO have the Board Of Directors
OF the Chamber of Commerce, and Will
so report at the meeting of the Chamber
in January.
1t is probable that the meeting Of the
association Friday night will be the last
one held.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-20

BY George u. Crawford & Co.,
Real Estate Agents and Auctloneers
SOB east Main street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-20
The Children's Delight
Books.

Almost carload. Had to diV'oe
tho sale Of them. Main floor. middle ana
right aisles, also basement
oh. no! Not the ones you can i"'u
everywhere: the leading. prettiest, from
everywhere. and for a trihe cost
20 90 buvs Books 80 large that II
wculd seem the paper cost more INA"
The plttance OF charges on them
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-20
aad nearee Mnsons In Session.

ST. AUGUSTINE, FLA, December ID
The grand session OF the supreme Syun.
and Accepted Masons. for the Southern
Jurisdiction Of the United States con-
vened here to-day. 4 large number Of
delegates are present.
banquet will be given tomorrow
night. and on Thursday night public in
stallation Of officers will take place.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-20
WANTED.

A LINE OF GOOD MEDIUM AND FINE
Grades Plug Tobacco 10 sell on commits
sion to hrst-class paying trade in FLORIDA.
Party can control large portion or lui-
men inc commlssary trade. Best Of reier-
ences given. Address j. J. POPE,
BlOuntstOWn, Fla. de lt-Jl~
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-20
7HE WHOLE store THRILLS
WITH HOLIDAY SEASON.

Holiday inspirations that have prepared to create ns ps
sos fo, ont Of the whole worlds anxious completeness ~
son here The speculative eye cannot fan TO see ao
Aioo s own best Some of the finest Things arr
some of the cheaper like the budding spirits Vi Wv
heahes Of good Up and down the ans and his
700 tho merry Miss Kris Kringle, roam IN Jovlal gee Oh
d and nhale the very atmosphere of the daily Thousand
santt;f1l things that might be their own
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-20

By request of the owner VINO has nfi-
located In another city, we RA
sell az public auction, on the premises.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-20
Full of Waists

OF SILK OR WOOLLEN.
Handsome New French fiannei Ma 20 w.
in White and the light colors, FOR >z'se.
.ii.ove~ Embroldered ones for s..
Accordion Pleated Chiffon Evening
Waists. made over SILK, one OF the
latest models SO ,y,..
Taffeta SILK Waists, wave and straight
cords, shades Of Royal Blue Autoi no
bile and others $9S ana S4.so LOT 'ho
best s. TO 81 values. %,
Black SILK Waists for 1919; otners AT 80
and UP 10 5000 A~o,o
Flannel Waists, Black and colors' praiu
Il M
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-20
Enrsnol1 II md Fled.

Policeman Schlief Of the First District.
surprised a man in the act OF stealing
bag Of coal on Monday night. When ac-
costed by the officer the thief dropped
his booty and lied.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-20

GROCER'S TOP, WAGON, HAR.
~ NESS AND HORSE. MATING, SPLeS-
DID LINE OF FURNITURE, SpRINGs
MIRRORS AND PICTURES. COOKING
STOVES. SHOWCASES, &c, &C.. ~
ALCTlON.-We will sch at Our ua'.
rooms, 6l2 east Broad street.
THIS "wednesday MORNING. DEC "a
at 1890. Grocer's Top Wagon and BE-.
ness. good as new; also, Good MA.
Horse. VIII sell for party declining nos
keeping, splendid lot Of Furnituro III.
In part: Handsome Walnut Warfr.t,
] lO-piece Walnut Chamber Suit il..f. :
Oak Chamber Suit. Single Poplar W'.f
robes, Walnut Chairs and Rocker Wa
low Rocker, Hall lamp. large a.....
ment Of CrOckery and Glassware p
Mattings. Carpets. Springs 2 Oval N'lr
Showcases. Marble-TOp and other Cr-e.t
Tables. Mirrors, Pictures. large I0f F.
other Furniture, too numerous 90 n,,.
ton. The entire sale OF Furniture 90
and worth the attention Of those sa.t ~.
Furniture The ladies' are most re,r...il
fully invited to attend the sa.e
J. ". VALENTINE
de 20 Manager and Auctona,-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-20

rIa,Ifax county since the killing OF Aus.
tin. Halifax is his old county ne 49,
there and became involved In snoouns
AFFAIR. only by a miracle dio n' i"'''
k,ll,ng a prominent businessman
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-20
Mr. Dewitt Smith Here.

Mr.. Dewitt Smith. of the Seaboard Air
Line. is at the jefferson. He was I'm con-
ference with Mr.. Negley and other en-
gineers at work on the Richmond Peters
burg and Carolina last night, but the
significance Of the conference, II It was
significant, was not revealed.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-20
RorreI Of App.es for AImshouse.

City-Sergeant Claiborne Epps sent the
inmates of the City Almshouse a barrel
Of winesap apples yesterday. The apples
are very nice ones. They are Mr.. Eppss
Christmas present to the inmates Of this
institution
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-20
Work Prneressinr We'll.

Work on the Third Christian church IS
progressing very satisfactorily. and the
congregation expect to get into the hand
some structure by the 1st OF February.
Maxwell IL pastor, Is now worshipping
at pOWelrg HALL
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-20
sneaIx-Thief GETS Money.

A thief entered the kitchen Of Mr.. G. r.
Richardson. No. 1920 Taylor street. and
stole $50 The matter has been reported
20 the police. though there Is no present
clue 10 the identity Of the rObber
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-20
SHOE SALESMAN

WANTED. ON COMMISSION, TO CAR
~ a well-advertised general line Of a
welI-establshed shoe-factory. Must have
ability and shoe experience. Address
stating experience. Box 1868. Boston,
Mass de 2O&3l-2t
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-20
Ricbmonders in New York.

NEW YORK. December l9.-lSpecial.)-
l. =. Thayer and II. Campbell F1tth-Axe
nue.: ". c.. Hatcher, Murray-Hill; w
Chandlee Astor.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-20

AN OFFICE BOY. MUST WRITE A
good hand; a knowledge OF typewriting
and stenography preferred. Apply In own
handwriting TO Lock Drawer gF. city
de a)-ltt
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-20
Ewart Again Nominated

WASHINGTON, December l9.-,srha Pres.
ident to-day sent the followle no-,tn,-
tons TO the Senate: ms "''
The western r. Fwat dst ,G De Judge for
Postmaster Georgia, srorth Satu'inn
rollton. ". u Snilas 49,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-20

WHEN REAL ESTATE IS Sold tn;
TAXES FOR THE CURRENT Gales
OAR YEAR ARE TO BE PAID pro
RATA BIZ THE VENDOR AND TItr
vENDEE.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-20

AT ONCE. A YOUNG LADY TO HELP
ON Books and Keep Cash. Must write a
good hand Apply in person. Resident
West End preferred. 1915 west Main.
ia 0O-Itf
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-20

coon COI,ORED GIRL FOR HOUSE
Work Washing. and Ironing Wages $40
n month. Railroad fare paid II they re-
main four months. Address Mrs POT
TER. No. 1861 Rowan street Philadei-
nhia pa Sfafinn II. de l9-3tF
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-20

DeWists Little Early Risers purify the
blood. clean the liver, invlgorate the sys-
TEN. Famous little pills for constipation
and liver troubles. Bodeker Bros. 7. A.
Miller,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-20
Lost. sTRAYED, AND FOUND.

STRAYED. FROM 1914 WEST MAIN
street, Saturday night, SCOTCH COLLIE
DOG; has white breast and feet and
black back; answers TO name OF "Schley."
Liberal reward will be given II returned
to SOUTHERN MANUFACTURING
COMPANY. corner Eleventh and Cary
streets &c l9-3ts
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-20
EMPLOYMENT WANTS.
WANTED.

OLD AND RELIABLE MANUFACTU-
ring concern wants Business Manager az
Richmond: salary. $500 year; 500, cash
and satisfactory references required. 20
sition permanent; money secured ADDRESS
Post-office Box 1925, Station i, Phila-
delphia Pa de N-ltF
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-20
WANTED.

A GOOD. STEADY BARTENDER
State salary willing to commence on, as
ibe man. Address EXTRA DRY, care
Dispatch Office. de JILL
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-20

AN INEXPERIENCED ELECTRICIAN TO
Take Charge OF an Eiectric-light Plant
Reidsyille, y. G. In writing give refer
ences. Address c. A. PENN, Redsville,
n = de l7-1w
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-20
CORN WANTED,

WE DESIRE TO BUY FOR CASH
CORN ON THE COB, or SHIELDED
CORN. either delivered az Richmond or
at any railroad station or river landing In
Virginia or North Carolina. Corresp0n-
dence solicited
RICHMOND FLOUR AND FEED co.
no Nv I& Snnff
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-20
WANTED.

100 MEN WANTED FOR THE WOODS
AZ once. Good wages Tools furnished.
Steady employment Mr.. FRANK y.
FOL som, Butterworth. Dinwiddie coun-
". Va. ue I--l0t
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-20
Among the Furs.

The many handsomest things OF Inv
season at away under prices are for TO-
days sale.
Canada Marten scarfs, with fun ta'ls'
a.. ono "a ch
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-20
WANTED,

TO VISIT T. f. GILLs
Bakery $50 east Broad street before pur-
chasing your Christmas Cakes. Large
stock Low prices de lS-fl
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-20
More TroubI. for Grundy.

II * stated that Albert Grundy, the
man In jail charged with the murder OF
Policeman Austin, has had trouble in
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-20
NROCER's TOP, WAGON, nan,

by the Valentine Auction Company
6l2 east Broad street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-20

Cards. Bili-Heads. Statements. Letter
Heads. Note-Heads. Circulars. Handbills.
Dodgers. &c. printed by tho Dispatch
Company az low prices. VIII give, you
good work at the same prices you pay for
inferior work. Send US your ordars. and
we will guarantee satisfaction In every
particular.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-20
The Christmas Basement Keeps
Even Santa Claus adjusting.

Nothing to have been overlooked. Ask the floor
walkers direct The whole world has done her best to
make this exposition worthy efforts
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-20
READ THESE:

lnlnRS INC Sthron dAl'A.
READ THESE:
Tailor Made Jackets, of Mixed Chevlot;
IN hobby dip-front effects. with inlald
velvet collars, for S.SS-ordinarliy
SS.75
Idght-Tan, Castor. Black, and Blue
Jackets, full satin lined, with strapped
and stitched seams, FOR S0So-cost
manufacturer upwards of SO
Ladies' $3.50 Tailor Made Suits, or all
novel fabrics. for S9.9S.
Tight-Fitting Venetian-Cloth Suits, in
all prevailing shades as well as
Black. Skirts with side panel, richly
stitched. for Sl250-sold up TO ST.
$3.50 for Tailor Made Suits, OF Herring
bone Mixtures. latest cut-always
$i2 90.
$3.50 for Tailor Made Suits. with silk
lined jackets-always 50.
asc for Children's MiXed-Cloth Refers,
that are worth up TO $25O: of heavy
checked cloth, with braided shoulder
capes. for S250-are up TO S.
Handsome Refers. of Rough Frieze
Cloth. with stylishly braided collars,
belt back for SOS instead OF Sc.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-20
SPECIAL NOTICES.
ERUIT-CXkES.

FAMILY ONES. % AND 25c. A POUND:
Angel Food, Pound Cakes, Fancy Mixed
Cakes. Cream Puffs. slayer Chocolate
and Currant Cakes, 2Jc.; Raisln and
Citron Cakes, zoe. pound.
DRINKARDS
de % 423i5 north Sixth street
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-20
BUSINESS WANTS.


WANTED,
TO SELL FEW JOB LOTS OF FINE
cigars and Toilet Soaps cheap for cash.
we are Offering the lots on account or
moving into our new quarters, Nos. 10 i,
and Il south Twenty -nrst street. Ihey
can be seen at our old stand, Fourteenth
and Mdin streets. . -........
de 2O-2t G. +. SAU-K tOMIAN1 I.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-20


By request of the owner. VINO has pti.
manently located In another city we RA
sell at public auction. on the premises
THURSDAY. DECEMBER q. AT tP. 81,
the exceedingly desirable and valuable
property mentioned above.
IT was constructed In the most sNh-
STANTIAL MANNER by IT'S prestn'
owner as PERMANENT INNhnl-
MkNT: Is now and has always paid hlii-
some returns Our space does n0i rei-
init an extended notice az 20 its d0s.rl-
bility as a STEADYPAYING INVE,l-
MENT, and we cannot mention In dei1u
its many advantages Of LOCATION,
CONSTRUCTORS. and FUTURE VALE
II speaks for itself, and no cOnsldoIai9
person could fail 20 observe It's value HNl
appreciate its advantages. Sufice I 10
say, il IS a HIGH-GRADE INVEST
MENT. and will PAY 7 PER CENT Atf
Having managed the property since 10
construction, we are prepared and would
be glad TO demonstrate the above flci ~
itemized account from our books. Whcra
could YOU find "A more promising locati ln
than on the MAIN STREET. oi our CITY
between tho HOTEL JEFFERSON AND
MONROE PARK, OF more aitfacllFe
investment than rs offered in ihis rlo'
II win be sold In the following order.
1 THE EELVIDERE HAIL. incnlins
FIVE STORES, AUDITOR ~ Lolf,,i,,'
ROOMS. and SMALL STORIES on hi'H'
VIDERE STREET .,,,.r
2. TWO STORY BRICK DWELLlN1
adjoining the same, No. 42s west Nam
street: six rooms, bath. sc. -.
3 TWO-STORY FRAME DWELLING.
No. s south Belwdere street; hve rooms
4 TWO-STORY FRAME DWELLING.
No. south Belvidere street; six rooms
bath. &c.
ALL being occupied by first-class ten
ants.
The auctioneers would be glad 10 *
hibit before day o. safe 10 any Interested
accounts OF receipts and eHpendi lures
for the PAST TWELVE MONTHS the
November rental FOR the entire properly
being s3u.60. as follows: THE HALL
AND FIVE STORES. paying HH' TIC
Main-street dwelling. $50, and the two
Belvidere-street houses. $3.50.
TERMS: One fourth cash; balance olo'
two. three. four. and Eve years, Q PEI
cent. added. secured by deed of trust
J. THOMPSON BROWN & CO..
de 15-ts Aucti0nCcrs.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-20
The Ladies' Wraps ant
Dresses Have Gone
Wild.

No one ever saw prices so entirely OH
from values, unless perhaps in March.
when we sometimes almost give them
away, to giving them away as old-style
things the season after.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-20
8-inch Cut-Glass Bowls,
special $3.50.

Beautiful Cut-Class Preserve. Pickle
Bonbon. and Olive Dishes, were 81 and
$40. special $29S choice.
Sterling Silver Top salt and Pepper
Shakers, l0c.
81 Whiskey Bottles for s..
81 and 81 Cut-Glass Dishes, Bowls. &c,
special, $3.50
Cut Cologne Bottles, zoe.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-20
TRUSTEES SALE


Real Estate Agents and Auctioneera
SOB east Main street.
TRUSTEES SALE
DESIRABLE RESIDENCE AND Busi-
NESS PROPERTY AT TAYLOR
CROSSING
on THE RICHMOND. FREDERiCks-
BURG AND POTOMAC RAIlEOAI
IN HFNRTCO COrNTY. JUST TEN
MILES FROM RICHMOND.
BY virtue OF a deed Of trust 90 no
Undersigned trustee. bearing date f'h'
airy o. 1898 and recorded in The CORY a
Office Of HenricO County Court, DDloi
Book l5f "B," page f40, DEFAULT htflhl
been made I'm the payment of pr .'n
OF the debt therein secured ana Doing
required so 20 do by the beneficiary, /
viii sell at public auction, ON the prem
iscs on
THURSDAY. DECEMBER p 1892
al AS o'clock J. NJ. the TRACT ON
LAND described IN said deed. lying lm-
mecistely at TaylOr's Crossing. on iNo
Richmond, Fredericksburg ana tgtohi.'
railroad. in Brooklyn Magisteriai plslfi..
HenricO county, Va. adjoining inc ZONES
OF Cornelia A. Lane. George W. N.''
AMI others. and containing ten acfe
The improvements are conllai tN'.
new, and consist OF comtoi lin't
room dwelling and outbuildlns5
found on a farm OF It's Size iDt.t''
with a detached store. i6y.S ir.l t'A
containing three rooms Nice }uNAt
chard Of apples. cherries and iIms0I ..
-Four passenger trains stop daily
| the farm fronts on two public toi.'
| This would make a most desirable e..i
| try home for any one wishing % eNs
| IN business in Richmond, and at iN
same time run the store.
Parties desiring 90 attend the sale ,il
| take the train leaving the Union j. p.
al 4 o'clock f. NJ and Eiba Station at IS
| u. NJ. aud can return 20 the city on -a'
] train arriving az Cos u. n.
| TERMS: Cash as 10 expenses 0f sfe
| any taxes that may be due. and The
| of S5sO. with interest from February d
1859 the balance easy and upon terms W
| be announced at sale.
WALTER SYDNOR
de It'd Trustee.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-20

BELV1DERE HALL,
SOUTHEAST CORNER MAIN AND
BELVIDERE STREETS, OPPOSITE
MONROE PARK.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-05-22
|DAHO'S MINERAL PRODUCTION
FALLING OFF IN 1898 AS COM
PAhrO WITH 1897.
Decrease In Gold Output, 1929, 1877,
and In Silver, S3O6, 7SO-Was An
Increase In Lead, However.
Especial to The Herald.l

Boise, Ida, May A.-Superintendent J.
W. Cunningham of the United States as
say office of this city has just completed
his statement of the mineral production
of the state of Idaho for the year 1898. 1t
shows a falling off as compared with the
production of 1897 of S13S, 6O7.
The decrease in the gold production of
1898 as compared with 1897 amounted to
S229, 767, while the decrease in silver pro-
duction was s306, $50.
There was a marked increase, however,
in the lead production, amounting to 1897,
$40.
The comparative production is shown as
follows: Scale 80, 1897. VS.. scale 10, 1898:
Gold, 81. I25. S13; 81. S95. $50.
Silver, S71O3, 321; S6.796.5i1.
Lead 81. 501. 321: 81, 1899 Ill
Total. S13. 729, $50; S13. 591. US.
In 1897 there We're produced 102, S13 fine
ounces of gold; in 1898, 81, SOS fine ounces;
silver 1897, 42S4. 343 fine ounces; 1898, s. 256,-
100 fine ounces; lead, 1891, lbs ct, GOD pounds
1895. IL. AS $50 pounds.
The falling off in gold production was
largely due to decreased output of the
Occur d Alene placers.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-05-22
Main Portion Of Klondike Metropo-
lis Destroyed.
THE LOSS IS 100000
CAUSED BY DRUNKEN WOMAN
UPSETTING A LAMP.
Firemen Were Helpless, and Flames
Swept Entire Waterfront-Famine
In Building Material, Which Can
not Be Had Until Navigation
Opens-Courier's Perilous Trip.

Victoria. B. c., May 21-The main por-
ton of the city of Dawson was destroyed
by fire on April &C. causing a loss of
si,0cO0oo In all, Ill buildings, including
the Bank of British North America, were
burned. The news was brought down by
l.. S. Hume, a son of Mayor Hume Of
left Dawson on April q and made their
way out by canoe to Lake Lebarge and
then over the ice. having a most perilous
trip.
April 20, in the very heart of the business
center of the city, commencing near the
opera house on the waterfront and
spreading with unusual rapidity. 1t was
ing everything in its way on that street
down to and including Donahue & Smiths
establishment
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-05-22
Made 5OO-Mile Run.

Minneapolis. Mimi, May 2i.-Herbert G..
Guerne of this city completed a 500-mile
rum according to Century Road rules. this
morning in 1881. This is the second
ouintcentury ever made in the country
Guerne's actual riding time was forty
hours as he took an hours rest at the
close of each fifty miles. The rider was
examined by physicians at the end of
every 100 miles.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-05-22

! front buildings abreast of the same
blocks. 1t crossed the street, burned
through and spread over to Second street,
covering the principal business portion
of Dawson, leaving it all in ashes, with
the firemen helpless and powerless to do
anything.
The fire consumed everything from Tim
Minis Royal cafe down to and opposite
the Fairview hotel, the buildings being as
dry as finder. The flames spread with
such rapidity that, the citizens appeared
anything in the way of furniture, goods
and clothing.
Among the most prominent of the firms
burned out were the Bank of British
Commerce, Mcclellan & McFeeley of Vic
toria. Vancouver and Dawson. the Par
sons Produce company of Winnipeg. the
Royal cafe, Donahue & Smith, the Au-
rora saloon. the Bodega, the Madden
house. the Victoria hotei, the Mcdonald
block and the California Exchange.
Famine In Building Material.
The fire came at a time when the mills
and dealers in building materials had ex-
hausted their winter supplies and We're
replenish their stocks. The result is
famine in all kinds of building material
and furniture, such as sashes, doors.
locks. hinges, etc.
of the burnt district have quadrupled in
prices Doors axe selling for s35 each,
door locks S. each, and everything else in
proportion. Nothing in the way or re-
building can be done until the opening of
navigation, several weeks from now. as
there is not over 5000 feet of lumber in
the place.
man upsetting lamp in notorious
house None of the big warehouses of
the Alaska Commercial company nor the
North American Trading & Transporta-
ton company were touched by the fire.
so there will be no shortage of provisions
even if the lakes should not open before
the middle of June, which is now pre-
dicted.
The Heavy Losers.
The heaviest losers by the fire are
Messrs. Mcclellan & McFeeley of this city
and of Vancouver who had an immense
stock of iron and tinware ard miners
supplies taken in at heavy expense. and
the Bank of British North America,
whose rather flimsy vault did not with
stand the heat, the papers in 1t being
destroyed. The bank also lost a large
amount of gold dust; A rough estimate
alone at sl.o01.00e. Altogether the burned
district comprises quite three-quarters of
the area of Dawson.
In their trip out, the three couriers
were forced to every eXpedient-walking
with the dogs. swimming Tor lie
on two occasions. and breaking through
the ice repeatedly. They passed the river
steamer Flora cutting her way through
the ice with her steel Prov, at Hootailn-
qua. and found the telegraph wire. to
Skagway completed at Cariboo Crossing,
seventy-five miles inland.
From here Hume and Riley go to OF
tawa. their companion having been
dropped at Bennett. a letter which was
brought out by the courageous messen-
gers notes that before the ashes of the
bank had had time to COOL men We're
on the spot with rockers, there
being a good probability that much of the
ost gold will be recovered in this man
ler.