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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-14
PITTsBURG SENDS AID.

PITTSBURG. Pa, September 13-The
movement inaugurated Tuesday for a
local fund in aid OF the sufferers in
Texas has resulted in the subscription
OF s17.351, all Of which has been for
warded The fund is rapidly increasing
and will be supplemented on Saturday
by several car loads OF provisions.
clothing. etc.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-14
New York contrIbution..

NEW YORK, September The sub
scriDtions 70 date for the relief OF the
Galveston sufferers total sl34,3e4.
The transport Mcpherson will leave
Monday for Galveston, carrying sup
plies.
The steamer Fl Sud, OF the Morgan
line, sailed this morning for Galveston
with a large contribution OF food sup
plies.
The total contributions In cash re-
ceived are sJ2.0s4 rs.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-14
CATHOLIC CHURCHES
Throughout the Land VIII he Asked
to Aid Galveston.

WASHINGTON, September 13.-The
Catholic See Of Galveston suffered con-
siderably from the recent storm and an
appeal will be issued by DR.. Dubuis,
according to information received here,
for liberal contributions to restore the
ruined churches and institutions of the
diocese, which was founded in 1S47
When the See of Chicago suffered a
loss of 100000 by the great fire
twenty-nine years ago. its bishop was
the recipient of donations from every
diocese in the land, which enabled him
to rebuild his fallen temples speedily,
and the same assistance, it is expected,
Will be given the bishop OF Galveston.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-14
ARNOLD'S SON IN TROUBLE.

SAN FRANCISCO. September 19.-In
the ENLIGHTENMENT case of Julian Ar
mold, son of Sir Edwin Arnold, L. S.
district judge, De Haven, has allowed
an appeal from his adverse decision to
the Circuit Court of Appeals The
hearing will be held during the October
term OF the court Commissioner Hea-
cock gave the accused man his first
hearing and ordered that he be extra
dited to England for trial. Judge De
Haven affirmed the order.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-14

Lykens. The members of the miners
unions in that locality is about 900.
Many who are not members of the union
will join in the strike. The mines have
been in operation almost constantly the
past year. Many of the men own their
own homes and the authorities do not
anticipate serious trouble.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-14
BRIEF NEWS NOTES.
Yellow Jack i'm Havana

HAVANA. September l3.-Geo. P. Greg
ory. superintendent Of the San Jose Cor
rectional School. has died of yellow fever.
Senior Segrario, the Spanish consul here.
was attacked by severe form of yellow
fever to-day.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-14
THE ORGANIZED RELIEF
AT GALVESTON Is RUNNING MORE
SMOOTHLY AND Salts
FACTORILY

And the Sick and Destitute Are Re-
ceiving Attention and Care That
Greatly Lessons the Horror of the
Situation-The Property Loss Com
servatiyely Estimated at Ten Mil
lions Bodies Arc Buried Where
Found-The Effects of the Storm
Inland.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-14

PHILADELPHIA, Pa. September 10.
Up to the close Of business to-day
$l6.l34 had been contributed to the Cal
weston relief fund By the citizens of
this city. OF this amount $4,000 has
already been sent 70 the Governor OF
Texas.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-14
Furniture Town Growing

WASHINGTON, D. c.. September 49,
Population of Grand Rapids, Mich. 81 .565,
against 6027S in 1890; an increase of q. PSI,
or 1921 per cent.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-14
butchers ON Strike

BUFFALO. n. Y. September 13-Eight
hundred butchers in the packing houses
are on strike owing to the refusal of en-
ployers to discharge two men who refused
to pay their dues to the union.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-14
COLONEL BRYAN IN Indiana.
ACCORDED THE SAME HEARTY
WELCOME HE HAS RECEIVED
EVERYWHERE.

Made a Trip to Fort Wayne to Deliy-
er Non-Partisnn Grafton on the
Occasion of the Dedication of the
Monument to General Henry w.
Lawton-Plans of the Candidate
for the Remainder of September.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-14
HODGES KILLED

WASHINGTON, September 13.-Min-
lister Conger cables the State Depart
ment under date of September 6, as
follows:
Hodges killed Pao-Ting Flu"
Hodges was Presbyterian mission
airy.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-14
MANY Murdered.

YOKOHAMA, September IA Jap
anese officer at Chsong, Korea. reports
that two Japanese and several hundred
Chinese and Koreans. converts. have
been murdered on the frontier By the
Chinese. &
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-14
TWENTY-oNE RELATIVES
Lost I'm the Galveston Hurricane ant
Flood by One Man.

FLOOD by Une Nnn+
LA JUNTA, Col. September &c. j.
Sealey, young man of Galveston.
Texas. who is in this city. has received
a telegram from the Mayor of Calves
ton informing him of the death of TWEEN
ty-one of his relatives. among whom
are his mother, two sisters and three
brothers.
The young man said to-day that he
did not believe he had relative left on
earth.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-14
GEN WILSON ARRIVES

PEK1N, September 9-Brigadier Gen.
eral James H. Wilson, U. S. ", has ar
rived here under instructions to report
to Major General Chaffee, commanding
the American forces here.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-14

TORONTO, Ont. September 13.-The
China Island Mission has received
eablegram announcing the safe arTiv-
al at Hankow of Miss Palmer, of the
American branch.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-14
Horse Rolled Over Him

NEW YORK, September 19.-John Sto-
val. formerly well known as a jockey. was
killed at the GraYesend race track to-day
while exercising a horse, which fell and
rolled over him.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-14
EARL Ii PROMISES.
He Says He Has Power to Protect
Foreigners and Will Do 1t

TUFFEEHeTS HHU VIII DO III.
WASHINGTON, September 13.-Min-
lister WI has received a cablegram from
Ii Hung Chang answering the hope ex-
pressed in the American note of few
days ago that his powers are sufficient
to protect American lives and interests
in China. Earl Ii says he has that
power and will see that the protection
is given.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-14
germany SEEKING A l||A(
THE KAIsER's GOVERNMENT no
BORROW TWENTY-FIVE
MILLIONS

waukee Bankers-It Is nm Effork
10 Repieaish the stock OF Gold.
and the PiacinE of II Here VIII
Necessitate the Export Of the Yell
low Metai-Demnnd Here for safe
Foreign Securities.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-14
snort suppIemcntnry Creed

ERIE, Pa. September 13.-The Presby-
terry of Erie. in session here on Wednes-
day. decided by vote of So to to an
swer the general asSembly's committee in
favor of a short supplementary creed
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-14
cold From the North

SEATTLE. Wash. September 13-The
steamer City of Seattle has arrived from
Skagway with III passengers and $3.50, coo
in gold.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-14
Treasury Statement

WASHINGTON. d. c.. September ID
To-day's statement of the treasury bal
ances in the general fund exclusive of the
S150.eo0 gold reserve in the division of re-
demption. shows: Available cash balance
s134. ,745: gold, $72,l066o6.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-14
AGAINST A REDUCTION.
SILK Mill Employees Refuse to stand n
Fifteen Per Cent. Cut in Wages.

ALLENTOWN. Pa, September 13.-The
Givernaud silk mill. $50 hands, is idle
against decrease of fifteen per cent. in
wages The superintendent of the mill
says the cut was only temporary.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-14
AN OLD BALTIMORE FIRM
Goes to the WalI-Lfabilit5es Largely
Exceed Assets.

LNtttu ASstIS.
BALTIMORE, Md. September l3-The
failure of the wholesale dry goods house
of Hodges Brothers. of this city. is an
nounced. The receivers appointed gave
bond in sl5o,90e, indicating assets Of half
that amount No statement Of liabilities
has been made. but it is said they largely
exceed the assets. The firm Is one OF the
Oldest In Baltimore.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-14
LILLE wEATHER.

WASHINGTON. b. c.. September IT,
FOR 0hfo-Parfly cloudy probably show.
ers in eosH bern portion Friday. cooler ~
yarsable winds. becoming nortnaFiy.
For Western Pennsylvania Parity
cloudy Friday: probably showers IN south
eru portion: Saturday. rain. fresh winds.
becoming northerly-
For West yfrginia--Partiy cloudy. prOhn
ably showers Friday; Saturday, rain1
northeriy winds
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-14

Mr. 6. schnepf. the Opera House drusp
efsf. made the following ehservaft0ns Vk
a M. N. IL m-s ST. r. ms ~ ! ?. HmA
Weather faig.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-09-14
Died from An Operation

PITTSBURG. Pa, September l3-John
Guffey. former sheriff of Westmoreland
county. died tonight after a surgical OPP
Grafton. He was a brother of the Ma
tional Democratic Committeeman, James
NJ. Guffey, and Of ]. Wesley Guffey, of
this city.
The times., 1900-12-21
Jewelry.

Fine Ebony Articles, including Hair
Brushes, Hat Brushes. with or with
out handles: Military Brushes. Shaw
ing Brushes. Mirrors. Nail Brushes.
Complexion Brushes. Velvet Hat
Brushes, Whisk Brooms. Dress
ing Combs, ETC., soc values. for. .29c
Choice of large size Ebony articles.
trimmed with sterling silver. inelud-
ing Nail Files. Cuticle Knives. Seals.
Darners, Tooth Brushes, Paper
Cutters, etc. for .............-...-lO -lOc
Sterling Silver articles. including
Nall Files, Cuticle Knives, Seals,
Paper Cutters. Blotters, ETC.. for. .l9c
Newest style Gilt Belts, with
gilt buckle. Special for ....-.--..5Oc
Gold-hlIed Lorgnette Chains. soc
Solid Gold Rings. with different jew
eled settings. at .................9sc
Mems Scarf Pins, in newest jeweled
setting-special for .4ec
Sterling Silver Earrings, in vario-s
jewel settings-for ..-.-.-..-2sc
Mems Watch Chains. with Fobs 5. &c
Gilt Barettes or Hair Clasps. in dif-
ferent styles, for ....-.-....-....1c Ice
Opera Glasses, from ...........eSc up.
Bohemian Glass Bon-bon Boxes. gold
trimmed, for ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS .49c
Bautiful Gauze Fans. lace-trimm- d
and spangled, in black and
Baby's Toilet Set, of ebony, consist
ing of comb and brush. sterling
silrer trimmed. Special at ...69c
The times., 1900-12-21
LIEUTENANT GIBBS RECORD.
He Participated In Forty Fights in
the Philippines.

Lieut. George E. Gibbs. of the Signal
Corps, in service in the Philippines, has
been ordered home on sick leave and is
expected to arrive in San Francisco in
q transport either today or tomorrow. This
officer has had a career in the Philippines
which is said to excel that OF any man in
his department.
He has served in the Philippines longer
than any other officer in the islands and
during that time has participated in forty
engagements. fifteen of which were pitched
battles. He went to Manila in June, 1895
under General Merritt. He was a private
and was promoted to first lieutenant for
gallantry. His record shows q large num-
Der of remarkable feats of bravery. for
which he has been commended by his su-
perior officers. Upon his return he is to
receive the degree of master of science,
conferred by the University OF Iowa.
Lieutenant Gibbs is a protege of Sem
ator Allison and is but twenty three years
of age. Recently he was taken i'll with
intermittent fever and has been ordered
home to recuperate.
The times., 1900-12-21
welded IN BALTIMORE.
The Marriage of Miss BonsaI and
Joshua Bennett Holden.

BALTIMORE Nd, Dec 2O-In Old st.
Paul's a wedding of social Importance
was solcmnized at noon today. the con
tracing parties being Miss Mabel Leigh
Bonsal, Of Baltimore, and Mr.. Joshua Ben
nett Holden, jr. Of Boston. The cere-
mony was performed by the Rev. J. s. II.
Hodges, rector of the parish. The ushers
were Mr. William Stackpole and Mr.. Har-
old Williams, of Bostoh; Mr. Blair Fair
child, Of New York; Mr.. William Spencer
of Philadelphia; Mr.. ]. Pembroke Bonsal
and Mr. Frank Adair Bonsal, of Baltimore
brothers of the bride.
There were 70 bridesmaids, the maid of
honor being Miss Frances Leigh Brooks
the brides niece. The best man was Mr.
Russell Nourse. OF Boston. The out of
town guests included the father and sis
ters of the bridegroom, the Hon. Joshua
Holden and the Misses Holden, of Boston;
Mrs. Pegram. of Norfolk, the aunt OF the
bride. and Mr.. Harry Woodruff. now play
ing at Ford's, a college chum of the
groom.
The times., 1900-12-21
Third.flO0r Hints.

20-inch Cushions. covered with Gre
tonne and finished with 4-inch
ruffie; worth 50c-for. ..29c
6-quarter Tapestry Covers. strict
ly reversible. finished with
fringe; worth s1.5o-for. .-9oc
Art Lambrequins. of French Sateen.
finished with heavy fringe Spe-
Silk-covered Head Rests, finished
with silk cord, in great variety
of pretty designs. Special .-2oc
22-inch Bagdad Sofa Cushions. An
ished with heavy tasseis in
each corner. Worth $2-for. .S1.39
3Ox60 Bromley All-wool Smyrna
RuE5. IN n new lire of rich pat
terms. s2.9S value, for........-.$1-98
Double Bed Comforts. covered with
French sateen and scroll
stitched and quilted. SO value
dI A.0o
The times., 1900-12-21
HandkerchiefS,

Ladies' and Mems Hemstiched En-
broidered Handkerchiefs-some of the
ladies' are dainty lace and embroidery
trimmed. Also Children's Silk En-
broidered Handkerchiefs. Regu-
lar 19c qualities. for......-....... 1Oc
Ladies Fine Linen Embroidered
Handkerchiefs, some trimmed with
lace, and others handdrawn. hem
stitched and fancy border.
These are regular 19c and 25c
qualities, for. r...............-. IL 1-2c
Ladies' Sheer Linen Handkerchiefs.
lace trimmed and embroidered: Mourn
ing g-border Handkerchiefs; others trim
med with Italian lace. Guaranteed all
pure linen. Regular 29e and 35c
qualities. for. .....-....-.-. 1Sc
Ladies' Hand-embroidered Handker-
chiefs, also Initial-embroldered Hand
kerchiefs, others scalloped and lace
trimmed: also Mems Extra Large
White Hemstiched and Fancy
Color border Handkerchief. Choice
The times., 1900-12-21
Art Department.

Pretty Swiss Pillow Shams and Bu-
reau Scarfs. finished with fiuted
ruffles. Special for 23c
The newest styles in Sofa Cushion
Tops, in great variety of subjects.
including Golf Girl" Chariot Race"
THE Bachelors Friend" with COM
partments for cigars. pipes; The
Bachelors Reverie." etc. Choice
Hand-paInted Bisqus Toilet Sets. In
pieces, consisting Of pair OF bottles.
pin tray, hair receiver. powder and
puff box and card tray ESQ
Basket Cloth Laundry Bags. in as
sorted colors. and Denim Work Bags,
in different stamped patterns
Choice for ............... -<oc
Hand-painted silk Scarfs. in
variety Of colors ...-..---.....---.4S .4Sc
The times., 1900-12-21
Umbrellas.

Children's Fast Color Gloria Um-
brellas, "a inches, with handles of ev-
cry description. strongly made and
finished. Steel rod and paragon
frame Special at.-....-.......-.69 .69c
Others at 4Sc. and CSC.
Ladies' Taffeta Silk Umbrellas, with
Dresden. ebony, pearl, silver-trimmed
and natural wood handles: also Mems
2S-inch Taffeta Umbrellas, with natu-
raj wood and sii-er-trimmed
handles. Special at. at..............9Sc
Ladies' High-grade Umbrellas of
taffeta silk. with handles in a va
riesy of the newest effects
26 and 2S-inch Ladies' and Mems
High grade Umbrellas. OF heavy taf-
feta silk, with handles of gun metal,
long Dresden. gold and silver knobs.
iridescent pearl and silver trimmed.
Close rolling, tempered steel
rods and paragon frame-at.. SO SO
other styles at sf.9S. s2.4s. s2.9s and
$3.9S-for ladies and men.
sS Initials engraved free.
The times., 1900-12-21

formally expressed their high appreclatioh
Of the unwearying services Of secretary
Cox and Assistant Secretary van "lchle.
and by unanimous motion the coInmittee
provided fer a testimonial to chairman
Macfarland in recognition OF ms guiding
efforts and constant care OF the ehtiEe
plans.
The committee unanimously requested
Secretary Cox to compile and edit a re-
pert On the centennial ceremonies. WREN
he consented to do. il expert help we're
given him. This was agreed TO ana the
The times., 1900-12-21
Gloves.

Ladies'. Misses, and Children's
Fast Black Worsted Mitts, per
pair, at ..................... l2Rc
Our matchless "Perdonnet" Kid
Glove for Ladies, in 2-clasp style. in
black and all the leading colors. Ev-
cry size. Exchanged after Xmas il
the size is wrong. Fitted and
guaranteed .....-.. Sl-OU
Ladies' Black and Grey Suede
and Mocha Gloves, all sizes
Our Percy" Gloves of real kid.
in latest 2-clasp style, in black and
all the leading shades. Gusseted
to insure additional strength Toe
Boys and Children's Fur-top Dog
skin Gloves and Mitts. in all sizes,
which are selling all over town
at sec pair, we offer at .......... SOC
Ladies' Button and Jersey Gloves
in black and slate, all sizes.
Special at .Soc
The times., 1900-12-21
AMERICANS TO BE PROTECTED.
The Training Ship Hartford to Re-
maiu in Venezuelan Waters.

In response to a request from the Ma
tional Asphalt Company made to the State
Department, the Secretary of the Navy
yesterday cabled Commander Hawley of
the training ship Hartford. now at La
Guayra, Venezuela. to remain at that port
until further orders. He is also instruct
ed to afford whatever protection is nee
essary to Americans there in the trouble
growing out of the abrogation of the con-
cession by the Venezuelan Government
to the National Asphalt Company.
The State Department has instructed
Minister Loomis to investigate the com
plants made by the Asphalt Trust against
the Venezuelan Government and TO make
a full report to the Department. Nothing
however, has been heard from him in this
regard. and in consequence the statement
made upon behalf of the trust that a rev.
olution is imminent is seriously dolbyed.
Until a report is received from Mr.
LOOMS this Government is not likely to
take any further steps in the matter
although it has deemed it wise to hG Ye
the Hartford remain in readiness in case
an outbreak should occur.
The times., 1900-12-21
THANKS THOSE WHO HELPED.

The Citzcns' Centennial Committee
Grateful for Assistance Rendered.
A meeting of the Citizens Commit ee of
the National Capital Centennial was held
yesterday afternoon at headquarters. at
which the members were gratified to learn
of most satisfactory financial showing.
Each chairman reported a small balance
to the credit of the appropriation made
his committee at the beginning of prepa-
rations.
The chairmen also took occasion to
compliment the various sub-committees
and the members generally for the Ell
cient manner in which all the details of
the celebration were carried out On mo-
tion of Ir. Van WickIe. the committee
extended "A vote OF thanks 70 the Even
ing STAR Washington Post" and The
Times for their aid in making the
celebration success. Tne committee
The times., 1900-12-21

Mrs. Hitchcock, of New York, and
Miss Eleanor Summers Baker. of Indian
apoIis, have been visiting Mrs. Fairbanks
for the past week. Senator and Mrs.
Fairbanks will have their children with
them over Christmas. Mrs. II. R. Allen,
their daughter, will come on from In
diaBapolis accompanied by her elder
brother, Nr. Warren Fairbanks. The
younger son. Richard. who is a student,
will arrive as soon as the Christmas
vacation begins.
The times., 1900-12-21

work of preparing the report will be he
gun at once.
Numerous letters were read from the
various Governors expressing their con-
gratulations on the successful way in
which all the details cf Centennial Day
were carried cut The committee will
meet next Monday afternoon.
The times., 1900-12-21
Hoods Pills Gs5' ,iis, siIidHs. an ,rsE

ness jaundlce, sick headache, nausea, indges-
ton, break up cold, prevent a fever. DE.
By mail of C. l. Hood S Co., Lowell. Mass.
The times., 1900-12-21
2Sc Bargain Lot.

Choice of Ladies All-wool Fasci-
nators and Squares and Infants
Wearables, including Knit Sacques,
Leggins, Hoods, Toques. Booties,
Mitts and FlaDnelette and Gingham
Dresses. AS an extra value to-
The times., 1900-12-21

Mrs. sartoris denies the rumored engage
ment OF her daughter to Mr.. Nichols. of
New York.
The times., 1900-12-21

The ex-secretary of State and Mrs Day.
who have been making a short visit to the
White House left for home last night.
The times., 1900-12-21

The Honorable Maud Pauncefote return
ed last night from New York. where she
has been visiting Mrs. William Post. The
British Ambassador and Lady Pauncefote
have dinner invitations out for December
The times., 1900-12-21

WIN positively cure sick headache and prevent
lis return Carter's Little Liver Pills THIS Is
not talk, but truth. One pill dose. See adver-
tisement Small pill. Small dose Small price.
The times., 1900-12-21
IN THE SOCIAL WORLD
Miss Constance Griggs Bud of
Yesterday Afternoon.

The Misses GiIfry Introduced MT the
Normnndie-Mrs. S-.ytclIe's Rcccp-
by Gen. and Mrs. Anson Mills-The
NichoIs-Snrtoris RumOr Denied.
The times., 1900-12-21

Mr.. and Mrs. Julian W. Richards will
shortly arrive at the Normandie to spend
the winter.
The times., 1900-12-21

Mr.. Robert Lee Keeling gave studio
tea yesterday afternoon.
The times., 1900-12-21

Announcement is made of the marriage
of Mr. Goldsborough Edwin McKnew to
Miss Martha Thomas Francis, Wednesday,
December 10, in Alexandria, Va. The
ceremony was performed at the residence
OF the brides parents, Mr.. and Mrs
George w. Francis, by Rev. Frank J.
Brooke, D. D., OF the Second Presbyterian
Church. Only a few friends of both fami-
lies were present. Mr.. and Mrs. McKnew
will be at home after January l at 1924
Corcorar Street.
Mr. and Mrs. Reginald de Koven gave
a box party last night.
Senator and Mrs. Mcmillan have gone
to Detroit for the holidays.
The times., 1900-12-21
Hints Galore for Perplexed Xmas
Shoppers.

to
a
The times., 1900-12-21

Nine. Perez. the daughter of the Mexi-
can Ambassador, went to New York a
few days ago to bring her younger sister,
who is a student at the Convent of the
Sacred Heart, at Manhattanville, home
for the holidays. They returned last
night.
The Courier. (Genoa, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1900-01-05
Will Spend Millions.

1t is said by a man who is well in
touch with the affairs of the railroads,
that the Southern Pacific company is
going to expend five millions of dollars
in 1900 in bettering theeondition of the
Central Pacific road. This seems to be
big sum, but the company has the
money and sees the necessity of max
ing improvements and will put it in.
The work being done by Southern
Pacific surveyors indicates that the
company has some big plans in view.
One of the pieces of work to be ac-
complished is the cutoff across Salt
Lake. Large spaces of the road will
be double tracked, and, says, our in
formant, you need not be surprised if
the whole of the Central Pacific be-
tween Ogden and San Francisco, is
practically made a double track road
within the next three years. OF course
this will be an expensive work, but it
can be done much more cheaply than
a new road could be built, and the
present schemes of railroad consolida-
ton look to the earning of interest on
money invested rather than the max
ing of money in building new roads as
was done under the old management
of the railroads of the country Ogden
Standard.