davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-14

!, Remnants Of Galoon Laces. in white, butter
and Arabian; lengths from to yards each;
/ regular &c. and Zoe. qualities. FRI 2ZdC
day for. oH4YSe
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-14

Another lot of Gowns. Skirts. Chemse, Draw
ers Corset Covers, Children's Dresses, Skirts
and Camps embroidery and lace trim
med; little soiled; sold up to S9c.; 2db~
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-14

lot of odds and ends OF Flowers, including
Roses and fine Foliage also Blossoms
and other flowers Sold at 25c. to 4sc, Or
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-14

Young Mems Long Trouser Suits of fancy
cheviots. in light and dark patterns; gray mix
lures and stripes. Also Fancy Worsteds and
Plain Blue Wide-wale Cheviots.
1t Italian ~ Fo or serge Innings Worth up SD RI
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-14

IA Girls Wash Dresses, of white lawn and
colored bingham, percale and duck; one and
two-piece suits; trimmed with lace embroidery
and piaue; sizes to IL years. S1.O0 Ad0~
and 81 40 values. Friday ........... V>@s
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-14

Lot of Women's Trimmed Hats OF every styl-
ish sort including Shirt Waist and Dress Hats,
med Hats; sold at $500 and $500 SD 3O
Friday for. VSsO>
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-14

Mons Zoe. and 75c Night Robes, made OF
oond quality muslin and cambria, some collar
less. neatly trimmed with silk; most 2SC
ALI sizes. Friday. .................. Oo|Se
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-14

Boys Black Satteen B1ouses. sizes years,
and Boys Cadet Blue FlanneIette Waists,
broken sizes. and Boys Madras Shirts, sizes
II and liz only. lie. each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-14

Small lot of Ladies' Drawers, with hemstitch-
ed rufies; Corset Covers, lace and embroidery
trimmed: Short Skirts Chemses and Ladies
APRONS and Flannelette Skirts. Sold n 81
up to sec Friday ............-..... QOSe
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-14

10 Black Mercerized Sateen Petticoats; have
a luster like silk; accordion pleatings. rufes
and quillings; there are a few black and white
f fRfias among them soia up TO ss.ss' OSC.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-14

Another lot of Flowers including Fruits Ber-
ries blossoms Black Flowers and other equal
" as desirable sorts. Sold up to $1Oo. OSC
Offered Friday for. ..............,.. SOSs
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-14

Mems 25c. Balbrggan Underwear-Shirts and
Drawers to match; full regular MADE; Or
broken sizes. Friday. ................ ~
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-14

Remnants Of Best Quality Colored TafTeta IS.
TafFetas. .Colored Satin Duchesse. Black Satin,
45inch Grenadines, Black Peau de Sole. sam
Liberty, &C.; sold up as high as 9Sc, A&r
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-14

4 White Linen Etamine Skirts trimmed with
silk fagotting and deep milliners' CO mo
folds. Were So. 9s, for.......... SZeyO
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-14

Remnant lot of All-over Laces. In Chantilly,
Cuny and Point de Paris, which sold up to
Sec. a yard. Offered tomorrow In n GD<,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-14

Women's Suits of Examines and Broad
ssstss blue Fr,aa and black sold up to SO zS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-14

Remnants Of Plain White Imported Corded
Pigue. in short lengths from to yards sold
OF the piece at Csc. to 35c. yard. n &(.
Offered Friday for. Observation-Disclosures. UONs
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-14

IA strictly Atwood White and Black Snow.
flake or knickerbocker Walking Skirts; lengths
81, 40 and Al only. Were $500. CD mo
Friday Observation-Disclosures. OZeyC
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-14

Mems Percale Neglge Shirts, mostly dark
patterns and broken SIZES fri pic
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-14

A third lot of remnants of Embroider1es, all
Of the finest sort; styles which have called forth
every ones admiration, and which have been
the quickest to reach the remnant lists. widths
to Sin inches .,,. Values tUn sold up to 8MC
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-14

1 lot of 70 Willow Market Baskets, Om-
with cover. Special, each. .......... AYSe
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-14

Boys Overalls, broken sizes and not many fl
the lot. Fridays price, 12c. pair.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-14

1 American China Dinner Set,
blue decoration, plates missing, q n MS
worth SI.20. cU ~
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-14

Remnants Of Draperies, including Silkolines,
Swiss. Cretonne and Denim in desir-
f asls lengths. Worth ,os: to 'Ss I'd 5Ac,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-14

.,ls white and Black India SILK Waists inser-
ton and hemstitched trimmed: odd .izes
S sia In regular stock at s2.9s. FRI G A mo
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-14

Boys Shirts. Shirt Waists and Blouse Waists.
Of percale, Bedford cord and gingham; odd
pieces and broken sizes; sold up to Dr.
Zoe. Friday. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. ZONo
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-14

Lot OF Children's very fine quality Tuscan and
SILK Braid Hats, in white and pale shades OF
pink, light blue and cream. f1nest g1oas maze
Sold at $500 to $500. Friday 81 AZ
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-14

Boys Cape Collars and Chemisette shields.
slightly soiled sell for 13c. and Ice. each. Fri
day, &c. each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-14

q Blue and Black Mistrai and Etamine
dress Skirts, some silk trimmed and others
tailor trimmed. some killed effect. q no
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-14

Mems Fancy All-silk Shield Bows, In light
and dark patterns; regular loc. quail SC
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-14
Handkerchief.

Lot Of Mems silk-fnished Japonette Hand.
kerchiefs, with initial; some few letters are
missing. Regular &c. value. Fri :2ZaC.
Gay lOr. " 10vSs
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-14

8 Women's All-wool Venetian Suits, neatly
trimmed, worth $1,000 and $1,000, CA m&
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-14

200 Mating Mats size 36x36 inches, in as
Friday sG5tss f fs1 worth aes yard 12hc.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-14
Silk Remnants.

Remnants Of 24-inch Satin finish All-silk Fig;
ured Fouiards, in good lengths for waist ana ~
skirts; also best quality Corded japanese wash
Striped Pongee Plain Taffeta, Colored japanese
Habntai, &C; sold up as high as Doc
&c.,, at. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS S>Ss
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-14

20 odd rolls Of Heavy Seamless China Mat
tines in assortment of neat blocks and
S st5iRss. Worth $3.50 per roll S6.4O
500 Straw Porch Seats. sc. each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-14

1900 yards Dress Ginghams, in narrow and
wide stripes. in pink. blue. red green and
black and white; lengths suitable for shirt
waists and suits. 1211c. quality. &2ZC
Remnant price. Observation-Disclosures. OoNlNs
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-14

Odd lot Of Boys Fancy Neckwear; all M
different styles; the usual Csc. sort 80. w
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-14

Assorted lot of Toilet Articles including I'm
ported Tooth Brushes, Dressing Combs. Bay
Rum, Florida Water, Quart Bottles OF Ann
monia, Large Bottles Of Vaseline, Borax race
Powder, Rouge, Talcum Powder, Cold Cream
and Woodworth's Perfumes. Friday OC
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-14

Long Peau de Sole SILK Monte Carlo Goats
3s-inch length. Full capes and OK ms
trimmings. Were $500. for. 80. OWeyC
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-14

Remnants of Fancy Louisene Taifeta RID
bons, with self-colored dots, In all Leading 1.a
Regular Sc. and Toe. qualities. 22HC
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-14

IA Misses Skirts-new English Tweed mix
day ........................ n .VSS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-14
Mems Furnishings.

Mems 5oc and 75c. Laundered White and
CoIored shirts; also lot of Negliges, In neat
stripes and figures, made Of percale 2OC
and madras; most all Sizes FRIDAY. WV
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-14

Boys Toe. White Linen Collars, slightly fngei
print marked SC. each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-14

% dozen Che, ked Linen Luncheon Doileys in
red and blue plaids. good size, fringed all
around; sold regularly for 39c. doz. \ 7k~
10 go, eacn. -. u NfNSo
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-14

Best Quality Moth Balls, full pound M
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-14
Odds and Ends of Mus
lin Endorsements, &c

Muslin, Cambria and Nainsook Garments,
consisting of Fine Lace and Embroidery-trlm-
med Gowns, Long and Short Skirts. Long Skirt
Covers and ChildreE's Dresses. These
are soled and unused; sold up TO mOr
81 SO; Friday NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. WSSe
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-14

Remnants Of 32-inch India Linen, extra fine
grade; sold regularly at 16c. I'd. mH/ ~
ofrered Friday in remnants at. VI2C.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-14

Remnants Of 40-inch India Linen, nice sheer
qH%ma arc sold regularly at 121hc yd 2IZc
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-14

handsome Foulard SILK Dresses, navy
grounds en% with polka dots; were SO 7S
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-14

Ranney Ice Chest. family size, 60 mo
with all improvements. Special. QAeYO
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-14

Remnants Of 42-inch Silk Null, in cerise,
dark pink and olive, 8 shades n OH/ ~
only. Reduced from Soc. I'd. to-. lZTCo
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-14

"a Taffeta SIX Etons, tucked all over.
Were $500. VIII be closed out Fri ~ A no
day at. Observation-Disclosures. - UN
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-14

Colgate's Octagon or Bee Washing Or
Soap, cakes. -AOSo
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-14

Odds of Women's, Infants and Children
Shirts; low neck and sleeveless; light EC
weight for summer wear. Friday for. w.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-14

3 Black Peau de Sole SILK Blouse Coats
s s,ae 90 a. SO and 40 only. Were G 7 n0
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-14

1900 yards 36-inch Corded Dimity and Dress
Ginghams, In pink, blue and red, stripes and
figures; lengths from to 10 yards.
10c. and 12lac. values. Remnant &H/~
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-14

f9uiard SILK Shirt Waist Suits, navy blue
grounds, fancy trimmed; sizes "a q mo
and IS. Were $1,000. Friday. SN.VS 4,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-14

fine Black Tafreta SILK Shirt Waist Suits
handsome quality. Regular SIS. 9S q Il no
value. Sizes SO and 40 only eNQD.yO
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-14

Odds and ends Of Women's White Null Ties,
with embroidered tabs and hemstitched ends;
regular Ice. value. Offered Friday n n ~
for u n ~
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-14

Mems Good Quality Jean Drawers, Large dou'
BILE seat, string bottom perfect Ut VSC
fling: all sizes 80 to "A. Friday. AOSe
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-14

Lot of Mems White Pique and Figured Wash
able Vests: single and double breasted styles
Sold up to $500. Offered Friday, 7M1
cholce at ISSe
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-14

Remnants of White Lace-stripe Lawns. in
desirable lengths which sold of the <2Z~
piece at 10c. yard. Friday for. Wa1NtNs
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-14

1000 yards 36-inch Soft-anish Percales light
grounds, figures and stripes, in lengths from
to 10 yards. 121zc. quality. Rem 0n/~
udut price, "
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-14

Remnants of Plain and Fancy Taffeta Rib.
bons, widths up to 81 inches. The ends OF
most wanted colors. Regular 121ac. 7H/~
and 15c. qualities. for. ............. IZ2Ne
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-14

Remnants Of full yard wide Cambria, lengths
from to 10 yards Suitable for skirts e.
and undergarments. Friday at. o.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-14

Boys White Sailor Suits of duck and pique;
sizes 3 to 8 years; worth double. 7SC
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-14

Lot Of Women's Nice. Sheer Quality Pialn
White Hemstitched Hapdkerch1efs,
rumpled and mussed. Friday. each. .Mc
for. Observation-Disclosures. eNEGs
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-14

Short lengths Of 15-inch Stair Oilcloth. in
oak. blue and light grays; the best A7%~
quality; from to 10 yds. Friday at fzGSNs
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-14

S6-inch Soft-inished English Nainsook, In de-
sirable lengths, quality sold of the &H/ ~
piece at 121Ac. a yard. Friday for. OZ2Ns
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-14

Remnants Of Plain Tanetas, Satin Tafietas:
Liberty Satins and Fancy Novelty Ribbons;
soft iustrous sorts; in ali the leading coiors
Including some very wide Ribbons. QUALITIES
sold regularly up to 29c. yard n OQZC
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-14

Odds and Ends OF Boys Norfolk and vestie
Suits small sizes, from to 10 d 4 I'm
years. Sold up to $500. Friday. D oOV
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-14

Remnants Of veilings, In plain black and com
bination effects The newest styles. Regular
CSC. values. offered Friday. in rem EN- 2lZC
nant lengths Of one yard each, for AZQSs
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-14

Remnant lot of extra heavy Unbleached Turk
ish Towels, with fancy stripe through center,
made of soft, heavy double twisted yarn; sold
in regular way for 15c. Remnant mN/~
price, each. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. y|1(e
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-14
Umbrellas.

A lot Of Umbrellas Of piece-dyed tafreta.
handles of the most beautiful sort, including
silver-trimmed and other styles. m&C
Worth $3.50, for. .................... >ONs
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-14
Black Goods.
Millinery Dept.

Lot Of Ready -to-Wear Hats, all fine goods.
made on wire frames; in black and All coiorS;
up to $500. Slightly, mussed from 6 1 AZ
handling All 60 Friday at. ~ stO
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-14

Remnants Of Dress Ginghams, Crepons. Sat
t tsep Light Fr dnd dark Prints good 42C
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-14

! lot Dinner Plates festo0ned BIC
edge each. Observation-Disclosures. O/QSe
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-14

Small lot of Boys White Laundered Stin-
bosom Shirts. nearly all sizes, slightly
soiled or marked with finger prints; Dr.
60c. sort, for. Observation-Disclosures. AONe
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-14

Boys Navy Blue Serge Knee Pants. worth
69c; sizes are cut smaller than they az
are marked-for. Observation-Disclosures. OOGe
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-14
Suits and Skirts.

% Imported English Covert Spring Jackets,
sizes "a. Sc and 3S-sold for $40 90 ds = no
eo ou' FRIDAY at..---.-....-..-.. aDOsSO
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-14
Odds and Ends i'm Boys
Clothing.

Boys and Children's Cloth and Serge Yachts,
Golf and Tam O'Shanter Hats. odds DE-
and ends, the usual zoe. grade, for. AONs
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-14
Summer Underwear.

Womens Swiss Ribbed Vests, low neck,
sleeveless finished with silk tape neck 81
and arms. Odds and ends Friday for. O@s
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-14

Mill ends Of Batistes, Lawns, Dimities and
Dotted Swiss, in light, dark and tinted grounds,
neat figures. stripes, dots and floral designs, in
lengths from to 10 yards. 1211c. R2ZC
and 15c. values. Remnant price,. Oo1MlNs
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-14

IS pairs Of Youths Separate Trousers sizes
10 to 20 years; fancy cashmere and 7SC
worsted only. Friday. IONs
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-14

80 Hammock Pillows, covered with figured
R sstiDs I TDsh sSe w,sa finch rue 20c
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-14

Crystal Glass Wash Boards, the kind O6O-
that never wears out Special ...... AYNe
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-14

Remnants Of Mohair. 80 inches wide, in plain
colors Of blue and brown, and 3S-inch Fancy
Stripe with black ground; worth 39c. On.
Remnant price. Observation-Disclosures. AyGe
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-14

Another lot Of Mems Suits. of fancy worsteds
In smart striped patterns. fancy chevots and
plain black thibets: single or double breasted;
as perfectly tailored and finished as any you'll
find at double the price. Friday G. az
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-14

/ lot Cups and saucers, per pair. q
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-14

10 dozen German Damask Napkins. 10 inches
square, full bleached. fast selvage two
sides; sold regularly for Soc. dozen. 7 H.
Remnant price, each. .............. OONL(s
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-14
.DewelrV Odds.

Odds and ends Of Jewelry, embracing Belt
Buckles, Brooch Pins. Hat Pins. Pearl SHIRT
Waist Sets, Stick Pins and other articles,
worth Ice. to Csc. each-to be closed out O<,
Friday at....................-. ~
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-14
Dress Goods Remnants

Remnants Of double-width Snowflake Mixture,
in colors of black and green and white
and gray. Regular price, 16c Remnant M~
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-14

Is bales of Unbleached Cotton. good lengths.
from to IL yds.. extra good value. OZ@~
for Friday at. Observation-Disclosures. AISNe
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-14
NeCkWear,

Tot Of Women's White Embroidered Turn
down Collars in various styles Of
needlework. Worth &c. each. Friday MC.
Tor n SZx1f~V
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-14
Mattings &Upholsteries

A remnant lot Of Heavy China Mattings in
desirable lengths-whch sold from 121Ac. to
tic. a yard-will go out in a hurry M2/C
tomorrow, per yard, at. ............ VoNlNs
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-14
HOusefurniShingS .

Walnut finished Window Screens, Il m.
with steel centers. Special. ......... UWNe
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-14
D0r11eSticS.

10000 yds. Of Mercerized Fculards. in short
lengths from ~ to 10 yds suitable for waists
and dresses, in navy blue and black and white
figures and polka dots. Regular \ OH/~
&c. quality. Remnant price. Il ZT3Ce
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-14
Linen Remnants.

IA German Damask Tablecloths. sx10 size.
In neat dice patterns, plain white, also with
red and blue borders, fringed all around.
This is a remnant lot, hence the price, En-
each .......-.. ...--......,.-....... O>As
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-14
Mems Clothing.

Lot of 200 Mems Suits. of fancy cheviots, In
variety of the newest patterns. and all-wool
black cheviots; good, serviceabe qualities;
stylish and dressy. Offered Fri & Z az
day at. ............... ........ DID, 90
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-22

Colombia might evolve. Panama. enthu- elastic for the canal. recognized at once that Durand had named men who were animical to the paramount interest of the department and at that moment tho scheme for Panamaian independence be- gan to assume shape.
 A Railroads Hand in It.
 This was in May last Common report end formal statements made by those who were in the movement at the time of ats inception gave to Dr. Manuel Amador Guerrero, who Is now in the States in company with Frederick Boyd and Con stantine Arosemena, as a member of the commission appointed to negotiate a ca nal treaty. credit for having launched the Independent movement. But while Dr. Amador is deemed the father of Pana- naian independence. it Is doubtful if so much credit actually belongs to him. Rather is 1t logical to assume that the officials of the Panama Railroad. nearly every one of whom is an American are the more responsible parties. The rail- road corporation. which owns a splendid piece of property and which is doing a thriving business in trans-isthmian traf- Ac has, for about fourteen years, been devoting the whole of it's net earnings to defraying the expenses of the work nec- essary to keep the canal concession held by the New Panama Company alive. The stockholders have realized nothing from their investment in that period. and, as the United States has agreed to purchase the property for $7OOO.OOO everybody con nected with the railroad, as stockholders and managers. have been feverishly anx- Ious for actual consummation of the ca- nal project. Upon that consummatlon de-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-22

the Padilla, which sunk the Lauterro in the battle in which Governor Alban lost his life, and which, since the revolution. has had her name changed to the Third of November, was also approached. He, too, was willing to become a Panamaian
 patriot in exchange for $25,0OO, and the ron, who commanded the Colombian gun
 boat were equally susceptible to influence,
 the chief engineer and chief of artillery | each bargaining their support for $10.OOO and the others for smaller sums. None of this money was paid in cash; but promises were made to pay 1t after the republic was esta blished, and 1t has since been paid.
 In General Huertas' battalian were a number of officers and men whom he dis trusted, so a story was artfully concocted that a revolutionary party of 70 men had landed on the Coast of Chirlqui, the western province of the department, and the officers and men under Huertas' sus- picion were dispatched to quell the dis turbance. Whethey they know of the es- tablishment of Panama independence or not at this time is a matter of conjec- ture, as they have not yet returned from hunting the revolutionists; nor have they been heard from. Other individuals and agencies were manipulated in manner similar to that employed in handling Huertas, Varon and the others referred to- and so thoroughly was the work done that when the Colombian Congress ad- iourned on October 31 without having rat fled the treaty, the powder train for Panamaian revolution had been laid, and the match had actually been lighted to ignite 1t.