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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-12-29
An Ovation to schley.
.(By the Associated Press


Washington, Dec 27.-Admiral Schley
and ex-Secretary of the Navy Herbert,
occupied a box at the new National
theatre tonight to witness James K.
Hackett and Company in Don Caesars
Return. 1t was the first time the Adj
miral has been in public place here
since the verdict ofJthe court of inquiry.
The house was crowded, and when the
Admiral appeared he was given an ova-
minutes.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-12-29
Three Men Blown to Pieces,

Sharpsville, Pa, Dec. 27.-An explosion
at the Old Sharpsville furnace at seven
o'clock this morning, wrecked the fur
mace plant and killed three men. An
ether workman was probably fatally in
jured.
The men were working at the top of the
furnace when the explosion occurred. The
cause of the explosion is not known.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-12-29
Captain Leary Dies
lRy the Associated Press.l

Thy the Associated Press.)
Washington, Dec. 27-The Navy De-
partment today received the following
telegram from Admiral Mortimer L.
johnson, commanding the Boston Navy
Yard, dated today:
captain Richard p. Leary, u S. N,
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-12-29

William F. Cochran, director of the
Florida Central and Peninsula Railway,
the Seaboard Air Line, the Georgia and
Alabama Railway, the Western Union
Telegraph Company and other corpora
ticns, died yesterday at his home in New
York.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-12-29
Total Bank Clearings.

New York, Dec. 27.-The total bank
clearings for the week ending December
26 were 81, $40, ,946, an increase of 80
per cent: outside of New York, $685.
749,587, in increase of 81 per cent.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-12-29

YOU KNOW WHAT YOU ARE TAKING
When you take Groves Tasteless Chill
Tonic because the formula is plainly
printed on every bottle showing that it is
simply iron and Quinine in tasteless
form. No Cure, No pay. 5Occ.
t. &c. =. D.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-12-29

John B. Wright, of Greensboro. N. c..
has satisfied piano purchasers from the
mountains to the sea. Won't you join
hem and be- hArpy7
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-12-29

When two philosophers quarrel it is
merely sage brush.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-12-29

Grippe Knockers cure any cold, or any
case OF La Grippe in 10 hours. 25c. at
yonr druggist.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-12-29

Cuba, Savannah, Camden. Southern
Pine and Pinehurst, N. c.
Winter excursion tickets were placed
on sale October 18th to the principal win
ter resorts in North and South Carolina,
Georgia, Florida, and Cuba and will re-
main on sale during the season, with final
return limit May 81, 1902. Following are
the rates to-wit:
Southern Pines, N. G. .. :. :. :. IS $50
Pinehurst, N. G. :. :. :. :. :. :. !. 3.75
Camden, S. c. !. :. :. :. :. :. !. :. 3.G0
Jacksonville, Fla. :. .... =. =. :. :. q, 45
st. Augustine, Fla. :. :. =. :. 30.35
Tampa, Fla. Sp.O5
Tallahassee, Fla. :. =. - 50
brownsville, Ga. :. :. :. :. :. :. :. z6.i5
Havana Cuba !. !. :. :. 5000
To reach any of these points the service
of the Seaboard Air Line Railway Capt.
tai City Route" will be found the best
and most attractive. In addition TO the
superior service now operated, Cafe Cars
were placed in service on the Hamlet
and Atlanta and Hamlet Jacksonville
lines December LIST. Following this the
Florida and Metropolitan Limited VIII
be inaugurated about January 10, l9e2,
with sumptuoous apartments AMI superb
equipment, including dining and CLUB cars.
See that your Winter Tourist Tickets
read via the Florida and West India
Short Line, Seaboard Air Line Railway.
For further particulars regarding Gates,
schedules sleeping car reservations, or
PAMPHLETS of winter resorts, address,
G. II. ,GATTIS, G. p. & t. A.,
Raleigh, N. c.
II. S. Lizard, T. P. A.
Raleigh, N. c.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-12-29

Note-a Daily except Monday. b-HabL-
ern Time.
Connections at Jacksonville and Tampa,
for all Florida East Coast points, and
Cuba and Porto Rico. at New Orleans,
for all points in Texas. Mexico and CAB
fnruiQ
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-12-29

Seaboard Air Line Railway 70 Florida,
Cuba, Savannah, Camden. Southern
Pine and Pinehurst, N. c.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-12-29
AirLineRv
"CAPITAL CITY ROUTE. :,

ATA4AA I'll ROO ~.
Short Line to principal cities OF the
South and Southwest, Florida, Cuba,
Texas, California and Mexico, reaching
the Capitals of ak States.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-12-29
sLEEpTNG CAR SERVICE.

Nos. 81 and S4--Florida and Metropoli-
tan Limited. Drawing Room Sleeping,
and Through Day Coaches between New
York and Jacksonville. Through Drawing
Room Buffet Sleeping Cars between New
York and Atlanta.
Nos. 81 and 81, 80 and SO carry Cafe
Cars between Hamlet and Savannah,
Hamlet and Athens.
Nos. q and 66-Florida and Atlanta
Fast Mail. Through Drawing Room
Buffet Sleeping Cars between New York
and Jacksonville, connecting at Hamlet
with Sleeping Car to and from Atlanta
Tickets on sale to all points. Pullman
Berths Reserved and reservations made on
outgoing steamers from Norfolk. Bag
gage checked from hotel and residences
without extra charge at
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-12-29

The announcement was made at the
White House yesterday that Secretary
Wilson will remain in the Cabinet.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-12-29
nOUTHWARD.

IN EFFECT DECEMBER /, 1901.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-12-29
Hun1OrS

They take possession OF the body, and
are LorCs Of Misrule.
They are attended by pimples, 5oils, the
itching letter, salt rheum, and other Gu
taneous erupt.ons; by feelings.of weakness,
Ianguo.,, general debility and what not
They cause more suffering than anything
else.
Health, Strength, Peace and Pleasure
require their expulsion, and this is posi-
lively effected, according to thousands OF
grateful testimonials, by
Hoods CGrsapasiiid
Which radically and permanently drives
them 3p and builds up the whole system.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-12-29
DeWitt's
Little
arIy
Riisers
The famous Iiftle pills

For Biliousness, Torpid Liver, Constl-
patton, Sick Headache, Dizziness, In.
festival Distractions, Jaundice and
all other Liver and Bowel Troubles
DEWITT's LITTLE EARLY RIsERs are
unequalled. They act promptly ana
never grippe. They are so small that
they can be taken without any trouble.
Pres red by 6. @. DeSvit& * Co., Chicago
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-12-29

INtIIOIt34I5 N q
H. S. Lizard, t. P. A.. Raleigh, N. C.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-12-29

Well send you little to try, If you Ike.
SCOTT & BOVINE, 400 Pearl street, New York
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-08-15
BIG RAINS IN LOUISIANA.
Cause Much Damage Along Mississippi Sound
10 Bridges and Piers.
French Market In New Orleans Flood
ed - Lake Pont ,hairaln Backs
Into Old and New Canals.

New Orleans, Aug. l5-The storm
which developed here yesterday after
noon continued throughout the night
and a heavy wind was still blowing
today. The rain and wind were gener-
al along the coast, and many trains
are belated. Reports from the Missis-
sippi sound indicate that considerable
damage has been done to small bridges,
bathing piers and whRryes. Some small
boats were damaged but no lives were
lost. The wires running TO Port Eads
are still down and communication with
that section is difficult The backing
up Of the water caused the overflow
OF much land lying along its banks
around and below the forts. Much Of
the rear sections Of New orleans is
under water. A number Of manufac-
tories have been flooded and forced TO
suspend business temporarily. There
Is foot OF water In many homes. The
French market is flooded and scows
have been brought into pquistion to
enable people to get from their homes
TO the higher portions Of the city. The
hard and steady wind backed up Lake
Pontchatrain into the old and new can
ais and both Of these overlowed their
banks for a considerable distance.
Hundreds OF business men Of New
Orleans live along the gulf coast dur
Ing the summer and have thus far been
unable 10 reach the city
Reports fom Milneburg say that the
big excursion steamer New Camelia,
(which was lying az he wharf there.
capsiSed during the storm and Is pound
heavily against the pier The tug boat
Neptune Is also reported to have cap
sized.
No lives have been reported lost.
Much apprehension Is felt In the city
OF extensive damage to rice by the
storm, though the prostration Of tele-
graph and telephone lines makes IL DIFF
iicult TO obtain accurate information.
Reports from the rear Of the city say
thai an area about two miles I'm extent.
thickly populated. Is flooded TO a del IN
Of two feci, ana that there Is much suf-
fering in consequence among the poor
or classes.
Local Toyecaster Cline gave out the
following today:
Hurricane signals along Louisiana
and eastern Texas oast Storm ON
Louisiana coast undoubtedly OF great
intensity Is moving northwest and will
strike the coast between the mouth Of
the Mississippi and Galveston. causing
hurricane winds from an easterly direc-
tlor on the Louisiana coast and north
erly on the Texas coast"
GULF STORM RACES.
Pensacola, Fla, Aug. l5.LThe gulf
storm that has been raging in this sec
ton Of the country for the past two
day reached It's highest point last
night, The official wind velocity Is Civ
en- at S8 males an hour, and high aides
have injured the water front property
to a great extent No vessels can en-
ter or pass the bar Several vessels
are being held The bay shore presents
q scene Of much disorder.
The blg cotton seed two-hoat Henry
Marx sank az Greina during the storm
today The Marx was owned by the in
terstate Transportation company, now
In the hands Of q receiver.
A. q. Coyle g. Co. agents of the new
Camelia, say that vessel Is safe.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-08-15

ayowed candidate for supreme court
iudge and iiis nomination was conceded
from the time his candidacy was first
announced The Berks and Lehigh
delegates wtIc pledged 10 Judge Err
mentrOut Of Reading, but they did not
90 TO the trouble 10 open headquarters
to make a canvass for him.
Judge lerhes Is entirely satisfactory
to the Independent Republicans ~ Phil
adelphlC. WnU are opposed to the local
ticket. and who are trying TO effect
fusion with The Democrats on the state
ticket. An hour before the convention
WAS called % O der no one could pre-
dict with certainty who would be the
nominee for state treasurer. The nom
nation was rendered Capt. VIM. Had
ndo Of oil City by the leaders with
the assurance that ne would be nomi-
mated by exclamation. He declined,
however. aid then Representative An
drew j. Palm, 81 Meadville, was picked
out as The most likely nominee Mr..
Palms clean record In the last leglsla-
ture vas Fat forth as an argument In
his favor.
The Blair county delegates were
pledged TO vote for Representative j. a.
Corac Jr., Of Luzene. Independent
Republican, for state treasurer. The
convention was opposed 20 the selec-
ton Of Mr.. Corac OF any other Repub-
llcan, and II was conceded early In the
dag that he had no show for the nomi-
nation The Democrats will not make
their nominations until after the Re.
publicans have made their nominations
In this city next Tuesday. National
Chairman Guffey and Congressman
Hall and Polk abd other leaders made
attempts before the convention assem-
bled 10 bring about harmony between
the discordant elements Of the fhila
delphla Democracy Their efforts were
without result, however and when
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-08-15
nFT TO THE |. D. S. UNIVERSITY.
u Clark of Pennington Davis County Utah. Donates Libra
Of Natural Science, Making This Department
The Best in the West.

books, fine portrait OF the donor
Mr.. Clark has a large family OF sons
and daughters well known in the COM
munity, who will be pleased to take
up the care of this department Of tho
library In, accordance with the wish
OF their father,
The professor of biology, r. v Cham
berlin, b. s.. and Of geology, Osborne j,
y. Widtsoe, b. S. will no doubt be
summoned to recatalogue the books OF
the natural science department of the
library and to recommend the list Of
new books to be purchased.
The complete library of the Univer-
slty Is I'm twelve or more sections, one
OF the most important being that of ma
tural cience 10 which Mr. Clark has
made this important contribution.
The library Is al present located In the
Lion house, In which the High School
and Normal departments Of the Uni
versity win be conducted this year or
until the new buildings are completed
II may be recalled that over year
ago, by formal action Of the officers Of
the Snlt Lake stake Library and Free
Reading Roor- association the entire
collection OF books belonging TO that
association was permanently added TO
the University library,
Last year the library was located IN
the lower story OF the Social hall This
year. for the reader access OF the stu
dents. II Is In the Lion House, II IL
said that the permanent library will oc-
cupy one entire floor Of the Brigham
Young Memorial building as soon as
that building is erected
Mr.. Ezra T. clark is one Of the oldest
citizens Of Utah.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-08-15
WOUNDED TAKEN TO COLON.
Government Troops and Rebels Ac-
cused of Gross Atrocities.

Kingston. Jamaica, Aug. 15.--A large
number Of wounded men belonging 20
the government troops were taken 20
Colon Monday This Is regarded as an
indication Of the persistency Of the
rebel attacks.
The converted cruiser Namouna has
been found TO be practically useless
owing 10 the bungling attempts TO
mount heavy guns on board her. The
Colombian government Is now negotlat-
ing for the purchase Of the steamer
Bernard Hail. Of the West India and
Pacific Steamship company. limited, OF
Liverpool
The Darien brought forty passengers
who were obliged 10 leave Colon In or
der 10 escape the danger and To avoid
CONSUMPTION. They say the chances OF
the liberals success seems better than
ever since the commencement Of the
revolution. The British consul az Colon
has entered a protest against Jamaic-
ans being compelled by the Colombian
government 90 fight against the rebels.
Guards are still kept on board the
trains running between Panama and
Colon.
Both sides are committing atrocities.
In the attack made on the government
troops Sunday a few miles out OF Co.
Ion. the rebels defeated the government
force and one OF the latter was after
wards found shot In the abdomen With
both legs amputated. This was a re-
prisal for the torture by the govern
ment OF political prisoners.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-08-15
THOMPSON CONVICTED.
He Tempered With Postal Funds
While Postmaster az Havana.

Washington, Aug. l5-Fourth Assist
ant Postmaster General Brstow has
received a cablegram from Inspector
General Of Posts In Cuba Fosnes. stat.
Ing that trial Of r. p Thompson, for
merly postmaster at Havana. has been
concluded and Thompson convicted. He
was sentenced 10 pay fine of 500
or serve six months In prison. Thomp-
son was accused Of causing to be is
sued IN his own behalf. while postmas-
ter, four money orders for 500 each
and putting a due bin In the drawer
instead of cash. 10 was further charged
that when he learned that an inspection
Of the office was imminent be placed
500 In the drawer from remittances he
had Just received. postponing the entry
Of these remlttances until after the in
spection when he withdrew the SlOl. re-
placed his due bills and entered the
remittances.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-08-15

a. morning Mr.. Ezra T. Clark, Of
,-rlsston. paws County, sent to the
.,,so, Of the board Of the Latterday
!. University a check for one
4,gsnd dollars to be used In the
-a,e Of textbooks on natural
~ for the classes of that depart
I'd q the University,
X Clark states in his letter that 1t
b gish to found library Of natur-
ri,nce In the Latter Day Saints
.egsly, and that 1t is his desire
pir that his family shall maintain
4 Arary by such donations from
h to time as It may require.
hsaient Snow in behalf Of the Uni
rv board, acknowledged by letter
| } generous and thoughtful donation
III Clark, and stated that the board
iEA meet shortly and take some for
nMion on the matter.
ts learned that the University has
taty a fine collection OF works on
r1l science, and that with a thou
3 collars worth Of the most recent
best books on the subjects Of scien-
|iRseafch in these lines, the Univer-
h library OF natural science will be
E q the best In the intermountaln
ssh
'is section Of the library will be
hgnaled "The Clark library Of natur.
Essence" Il viii be put into an al
si BY itself in a room OF the Brig
"a Young Memorial building, and
mo doubt contain, In addition TO the
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-08-15
The PENNSYLVANIA DEMOCRATS.
lom Does Not Mention Bryan Free Silver Imperialism or
Other National lssues-Is Confined TO State
Questions Entirely.

a'i'l'ourg Aus. l5.-The campaign,
D+ Ticket nominated today by the
'-'''auc convention win be entire
4 ''a'e ISSUES No mention is made
y V9liorm Of the name Of w. ].
81 " nee silver, imperialism ana
la'onal issues. The last legis-
49, = CO ldemned for the passage OF
~. - uanAI and ripper" bills and
N 'sl the most corrupt legisla-
49,, ~ 'nai ever convened in this
\. E All friends Of good govern
are Invited to join with the
-. 10y In liz effort to save the
: non further dishonor.o
- '''iom was prepared at a con-
IT,. Z" TIE party leaders which
> e''ll daybreak, and it is one OF
r,,' ny remarkable declarations Of
'hrr y eyer Issued by state con-
ts,s. 20 fennsylyanla Those Dem.
lsgS 's'sSlal0fs who Joined with the
NJ, l-,s, majority in passing the
ii q 49, lltl hy the platform. ar,
o No., immediate constituents Tor
ns 1.'lh % political punishment
htes,' (. lhe platform was not
1 S,ss.s % eA.congressman VIM.
tslsii, q Allentown. aud other
n q 49,, ~ before the convention,
n, 49,, ~ they threatened 10 offe,
~ "e resolutions as a substi.
lrs s.s',..h Of a ticket was given
n \. so alton by the leaders he.
2 iAsr ~ -A'enlion assembled owing
l'i,is, 49, 49, 70 try 20 effect a COM
~ i.,,is,'" the rival Philadel-
tlusi "a 4 VINO are fighting Tor rec
" Isrs,.' a ', delegates. Judge Har-
" ooyieston was the only
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-08-15
jEUT. W. S. GRANT
CAPTURES CABRERA
named Most Important Since Aguinaldo
u,s Made Prisoner POliCarpiO Surren-
ders, Refusing Pay For Arms.

Malvars command. After taking the
oath OF allegiance they were released
Capt. Policarpio, a lieutenant and
FIVE men from the sixth company Of
Malvar's command also surrendered TO
Col Baldwin, refusing ut the same time
payment for their rifles and revolvers
ind saying that they surrendered fol
peace ana not for money.
Lieut. Evans reports that he has not
seen or heard of any insurgents recent
ly on the island Of Mindoro. He reports
burning a camp however, and he sue
ceeded in capturing thirty tons of rice.
He says the people IN the valley of
Maujan reside In the richest farming
country of the islands The district IS
thickly settled and pentifully supplied
with cattle and rice,
Gen. Chaffee is greatly pleased by
these accounts from the province OF
Batangas and the island Of Mlndoro.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-08-15
THE RAINFALL IS FAR REACHING.
ln From the Borders of Uahs Dixie Land and Gradually
Worked NOnhwa rd-A Gentle Sizze All Day-MOre
Showers for Tonight.

had fallen up to a, m, today. The
volume gradually increased as II came
north until nearly twice the quantity
which fell at Modena had been attained
whea salt Lake was reached. Mr.. Muir
doch says the precipitation through
northern Utah was about the same as
here. Altogether .i6 OF an inch has fall
len for August thus far. The normal
for the month is H. Further showers
are predicted for Utah tonight.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-08-15
CRESCEUS BEATS
THE ABBOT.

New York Aug. 15.--Cresceus won the
ilrst heat by half a length Time 2:05h
Time by quarters; Sos. l:Oih. l:32A
2:03ii.
Betting. 100 70 90 on Crcsceus.
Cresceus wins second heat Time,
zoo.
The Abbot was distanced IN the see
cond heat. though Tag was not dropped.
The time made by Cresceus in the
first heat. 2:03h breaks The worlds re-
cord for "a mile made IN competition.
The distancing OF The Abbot in the
second heat ended the race 10 was
then announced that Crcsceus would
try for the worlds recor dof 2:02i. with
a running horse 10 pace him.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-08-15
The Ethelwood Goes Ashore,

Salem, Mass, Aug. l5.-The United
Fruit company's steamer Ethelwood,
banana laden from Puerta Plata, Santo
Domingo, Tor Boston. went ashore On
the middle breakers" sharp bare
rocks OF Bakers island, during n dense
fog early to4ay The sea was quiet and
the steamer sustained no damage be-
yond the 1rcaling Of her propeller ard
a slight injury bout the bows. Assist
ed BY the rising tide, she freed herself
later and was warped into deep water.
Tugs were sent for to tow the steamer
IA tlogtpu
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-08-15

eide. He said he did not believe that
rumnrs Of such efforts were true.
He scored the South Chicago steel
workers severely for remaining AT
work
"As they now stand" said Mr. Tighe,
the South Chicago men are without
identity and without working contracts
with their employers They are do
pendent upon such terms as the trust
may loss them temporarlly.'
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-08-15

a, Aug. i5.-second Lieut. wal
~ o,,nt Of the sixth cavalry WINE
". with a detachment near Taal'
ny proyince, has made what the
~, authorities consider to be the
,@oortant capture since Aguinal-
made prisoner. Grant captured
v,rtlp Cabrera, his adjutant and
~, insurgents. Cabrera had peeh
y, IN power for some time lie
T9an the insurgents in southern
'..,,s and also those westward Of
4 Is Of Batangas'
spsnganiban, a captain and TWEEN
Win 20 rifles and considerable
gt.iGon have surrendered 10 Lieut..
sf the twentieth infantry. near
=. They formed a portion of Cen
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-08-15

nays rainfall has been a long, gen.
sEe'lplaiion sizzle. Up TO 3 o'clock
w'ielnoon IS OF an inch Of moisture
\. allen The storm, says, Mr.. Muir
~ - q me government weather sta
~ lal reaching in its results and
~ as beneficial as nature could
~ U II came In by way OF Utahs
~ aha' where Il was at its height
y usnt Al Modena 20 Of an inch
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-08-15
Heavy Fighting Near Panama.

Kingston, jamaica, Aug, 15.-The
British steamer Darien has arrived
here from Colon and brings reports OF
heavy fighting Monday on the outskirts
OF Panama and Colon The rebels were
steadily advancing on the towns. A
large number of men had been wound
cd
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-08-15
Arch Rock, :. y. narbor, Removed

San Francisco. Aug. l5.-Shortly after
noon today, Arch Rock. one of the
greatest obstructions 10 sea nayiga-
ton IN San Francisco hay was des-
troycd. over thirty tons of nltIo-Eeia-
tine being employed 90 remove the
rock. which lay about midway between
Alca,raz island and Rock point The
rock was several acres In extent and
all but It's summit was under water.
The oyploslon was set on by electricity
and - great was the conclusion that