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The Washington times., 1903-07-13
Canal Business.

An argument in favor of the Panama
or any other istbmian canal is found
in the figures in the annual report on
the business passing through the 500
Canal during the fiscal year just ended
There was much opposition to the ex-
penditure Of any money in the 500
Canal. the opponents of the scheme as
serting that it would be a failure ana
that it would never be a paying PROPOSE
tiOn- The fact is that the report shows
that the canal Is one Of the most valu-
able properties In the country, already,
with business increasing annually. The
report is as follows:
During the two months Of April and
May the total freight carried through the
two canals at the 500 was 6.O39 $50 tons.
which is "A .963 tons more than the quan-
tity carried in April and May Of 1902. anl
1891 ,S11 tons more than recorded for the
corresponding months OF 1901.
THE quantity carried through the
Canadian>CanaI was 796, $40 tons. against
532. 1888 tons In 1902. and Isl .679 tons in
April and May, 1901. During April and
Nav. 1903. the Canadian Canal carried
liza per cent OF the total in 1902, nearly
s per cent. and in 1901. 6.8 per cent.
The quantity of wheat carried East
by the two canals in April and May. 1903.
was 15-347.17S bushels. a decrease of
3.414. COO bushels compared with the same
period In 1902. There was also a de-
crease in -four OF PIT 800 barrels; in
iron ore. OF 434. .048 tons; in lumber. Of
] 6.345. 900 feet
THE chief increases we're In grain
other than wheat (2,97O ,S64 bushels) ami
ia general merchandise (5.lli tons)."
Now. like their kind OF old. certain
pessimists are asserting that an 18TH
mian canal cannot be made a paying
anair. Judging from past results. how
ever, IL would seem that the pesslmistJ
are wrong, as usual
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LIGHTNING SPLIT
UPON A CHIMNEY

CUMBERLAND, Nd, July 13.-visitors
at B. II. Hiner's, near Franklin. w Va.
had an unusual experience from light
ming Saturday evening. which struck The
terra Gotta chimney and descended TO the
first floor. Here the current divided.
Mrs Montony was thrown from her
chair. Robert Hedrick, sitting opposite,
was struck by the current near the right
shoulder and blistered path was mark
ed across to the left shoulder. He was
thrown clear across the room. but not
hurt.
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WOMEN BARRIERS KEEP
JONES ARMY CLEAN
Mother" and MarcherS Find Camp
at New Brunswick.

HEADQUARTERS MOTHER" JONES'
INDUSTRIAL ARMY. ROCK SPRING
GROVE, HIGHLAND PARK, NEW
BRUNSWICK, n. j.. July 13.-After a
dusty, wearisome week on the road.
Mother" Jones and her army decided
to spend the first Sunday in New Bruins
wick, resting and making repairs which
were needed after the long march from
Philadelphia. Late Saturday night the
Mother" found an empty hall. and
there the men bunked over night.
Mother" Jones and the women and boys
stayed at the City Hotel
But II was too hot to spend the day
in the hall. and after little kicking"
by the men Chief Marshal Sweeney went
to find another place. He succeeded in
obtaining the best camping ground The
army" has had. It is Rock Spring
Grove. in Highland Park, East Bruins
wick, a place much used by picnic par
ties. Within the grove are tables and
stands, covered sheds and large plat
form intended for dancing. II is an
ideal place for the purpose of the
army and to add to the good luck.
swilliam Wurster, manager of the Rock
Springs Hotel, gave them the use OF the
barn for sleeping.
Mother Jones advent infused meth
cd into camp life. First she advised all
hands to take advantage of the day off
TO mend their clothing. Then she hunt
ed up the little boys. They are her
especial care, and she never rests until
they are looked after. She made them
go down TO the lake and take a swim.
and then set about their toilets. Her
own side combs smoothed their hair and
ker pocket handkerchief dried their
faces.
Meanwhile the women had produced
needles and thread and were patching
sundry rents in their dresses. It is a
remarkable thing that, while the men
look somewhat bedraggled, the women
maintain a remarkably neat and fresh
appearance. This is due. no doubt, TO
the fact that the men have TO shift for
shelter and the women do not.
Then the women took pity on the men
who were trying to sew and took the
work from their hands. Some OF the
clothing was darned while the men had
IL on.
All of the men who needed It shaved
and some of the women helped them.
One woman who lathered and shaved
her husband inflicted several wounds.
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COLOMBIAN SENATE
AGAINST THE TREATY
Three-Fourths Opposed to Canal
Convention Unless Amended.

BOGoTA. Colombia. July 70. via
Buenaventura and Panama, Colombia,
and Galveston, Tex, July 13.-A rough
canvass Of the Colombian senate seems
to show that only one-fourth of the
members are favorable to the Hay Her
ran canal treaty without amendments.
The Colombian government has not Of
ficially assumed responsibility for the
treaty. Serious debating on the con-
vention will be begun July IA.
Dr. Rico, the minister of foreign af-
fairs. sent a message to congress on the
treaty. His message follows along the
same lines as that which was sent to the
United States Senate by President
Roosevelt.
The Colombian senate on Wednesday
Continued the discussion on the absence
of President Marroquins signature to
the treaty. DR.. Antonio Jose Uribe, the
minister Of public instruction, spoke.
DR.. Rico, the foreign minister. in a
much applauded address, replied to for
mer President (now Senator) Caro's ar
guments on the question of President
Marroquin signing the treaty. The for
eign minister made what was considered
a powerful address showing that the
senate must approve the treaty before
the President signs it.
The Washington times., 1903-07-13

TROUT DRINK LIKE FISH
AND GET DRUNK ON BEER

OYSTER BAY, N. Y, July 13-Twen-
ty-seven trout shocked the natives of
Oyster Bay by getting drunk last night.
Every one of the twenty-seven were
"soused." and as a result of ecstasy or
delirium two of the fish are dead. Capt.
John Franklin is seafaring man who
has been living at Oyster Bay since be-
fore President Roosevelt. Five years
ago he put some trout into a pool on his
premises. On Saturday night four kegs
OF beer were placed in the pool. From
one small keg the beer escaped into the
water. No sooner did the fish get the
taste of the beer than the whole twenty
seven began fighting to get it. Not one
of the fish remained sober.
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SEES GREAT PERIL
IN MUZZlED PRESS

CLEARFIELD, Pa. July 13.-In his
sermon in the First Methodist Church
yesterday. the Rev. J. McKendree Reilly,
of the East End Methodist Church, said
that secret sins would not remain Sc
cret. He illustrated by referring to Mo-
ses killing the Egyptian, Gains murder
of Abel, and other secret sins. In the
present he referred to the postoffice
scandal, the sins committed by the leg
islatures, city councils. and men in high
places. where honesty and integrity are
expected by God and the people. He
spoke of the exposure by the newspapers
Of these sins against the public. He i'm
pressed the congregation that our insti-
tutions and government were in great
peril If the newspapers were TO be muz-
Zled
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ARMY DROVE
THE PREACHER OUT

FREEHOLD, n. j., July 13.-Judge
Heisley has under consideration an odd
case which was recently tried before
him and in which bugs of a very dis
tasteful brand formed the chief topic
discussed. The bugs. in fact, led to the
suit which was brought by Lambert Al
paugh against the members of the First
Congregational Church of Asbury Park.
Mr.. Alpaugh owns a house in Asbury
Park. which was occupied by the Rev
w. \. Wagner, pastor OF the church. The
house became uninhabitable because oi
the possession taken of 1t before the
pastor arrived by bugs, so the Congre-
gationalists allege. with the result that
the pastor had to move out
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BEARS RECALL PEPPER
GlVER AFTER FOUR YEARS

WILKESBARRE. Pa. July 13.-Three
bears IN summer garden here last
night showed that they have memories
as lasting as elephants. Four years ago
Edward Carter gave them some pepper
while feeding them and they swallowed
IL before they knew what it was Their
fury then resulted in Carter hastily
leaving the garden. Last night he went
there for the first time since the pepper
incident and sat near the cage. The
bears recognized him. and their angry
growls and efforts TO reach him through
the bars caused some excitement. He
was hurried out of the garden and #
be Quieted.
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THREE MEET BY CHANCE
FROM WORLDS EXTREMES

ATLANTIC CITY, N. j.. July 1.-Two
brothers and a cousin met in this city
yesterday. who had not seen each other
in years, and who did not know they
were near one another by thousands of
miles. The brothers are Edward Her
ing, of Manchester, England, and Thorn
as Herring. Of Sydney. Australia. Their
cousin is Wilfred Herring, of Pekin.
China. Business interests brought the
men to this country, and the hot spell
of weather was responsible for their
presence in Atlantic City.
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SENATOR LODGE TO
BUILD TROLLEY LINE

NAHANT. Mass, July Ex-senator
Henry Cabot Lodge and other members
of the Nahant summer colony have or
ganized company to fight a rival trolley
line of their own. which will save their
drives and keep the streets free from
cars. Senator Lodge, Henry f. John
son. S. E. Guild. Edward c. Johnson.
George Abbott James. Charles Thorn
dixie. and Francis H. Johnson have petit
toned for a location for a street rail-
way from Nahant to Lynn. chiefly across
marsh land on trestlework. 1t will cost
a large sum. but they wish to maintain
town.
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FAV0RS DIME NOVELS
FOR SUNDAY SCHOOLS

ASBURY PARK, N. j., July 19.-Sun-
day school teachers attending the School
of Methods were shocked yesterday by
the remarks OF the Rev. DR.. Byron For
bush. when he said good stories to in
terest scholars could be obtained from
dime novels. He said: There is a rea-
son for reading dime novels and an art
of story telling in them that appeals to
boys. They have the four character
istics Of all good books-a hero, plenty
of action. suspense. and final solution
where virtue conQuers."
The Washington times., 1903-07-13
YOUNG CHINA PARTY
WAGES DEATH STRUGGLE

LONDON. July 1S.-The Shanghai cor
respondent of the Times" in a dispatch
in reference to the official action taken
against the Young China party. says that
the Shanghai taotai has issued war
rant for the arrest of the editorial staff
of its national paper, "Supao,' for pub
fishing seditious matter.
The correspondent goes on to say that
the case is attracting special attention,
because the Chinese government re-
quires that the accused be handed over
to the provincial authorities. which. un-
der the circumstances. is equivalent to a
death sentence
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DIRECTOR ROBERTS
BACK IN WASHINGTON
Will Make His Trip to Alaska at
aLater Season.

George z. Roberts. Director OF the
Mint. has returned TO washington In
stead of making the trip to Cape
Nome. which he had contemplated when
he left the city three weeks ago 70 at
tend be Iowa Republican convention.
Upon arrival at Des Moines he learned
that to make connections with a boat
which left Seattle for Alaska It would
be necessary for him to start from the
scene OF the Iowa contsst before the
result was fully known.
Mr.. Roberts will go to the gold
regions later to make an investigation
OF conditions with a view Of learning
the amount of gold that will be con-
tributed by the Cape Nome section He
will also visit some personal holdings
in that part OF Alaska. The produc-
ton OF gold at Cape Nome has aver
aged about 5000. coo annually. but the
prospects are that the output will be
increased this year.
An interesting statement has been
issued by Director Roberts in regard to
manner In which it has been affected
by the continued and heavy exports to
foreign markets He said:
II believe the present exports Of gold
to Europe are in response to normal
causes and give no cause for anxiety.
The exports are easily explained on the
ground that the United States is q
gold-producing country, while France,
Germany and other Euorpean countries
are not producing any OF this metal IL
may be. however. that TO a degree this
export Of gold may be due TO the fall
ing OF of cotton exports to the other
side and the conditions prevailing In
the cotton market. But 1 don't think
the movement will be a continued one.
or Of such proportion as to affect our
available currency"
The Washington times., 1903-07-13
WILLIAM E. HENLEY
DIES NEAR LONDON

LONDON, July 13.-William Ernest
Henley, the poet. and collaboration in
several plays with Robert Louis Steven
son, died yesterday at the age of fifty
four years Mr. Henley died at his resi-
dence at Woking. He was in his usual
health until a fortnight ago. He then
fell sick and was obliged to keep his
room. but was not confined to his bed.
On Saturday he became worse and doc
tor was summoned. He died suddenly
at $3.50 o'clock last evening OF heart fail
ure. following on nephritis
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HUSBAND IN PRISON
REFUSES TO SEE WIFE

PITTSBURG, Pa, July 13.-Dr Walter
P. Kountz. who was recently convicted
of shooting and killing John z. Walsh.
a contractor. is In Jail awaiting SEN
tence. Mrs Kountz made many visits
to the jail. each time taking magazines
cigars. and fruits, which were accepted
by the prisoner. who refuses to see his
wife. Mrs. Kountz called at the Jail last
evening She was informed that no Wis
itors were allowed on Sundays. and that
her husband had no desire TO see her
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JUDGE FLAYS JURY IN
ALABAMA PE0NAGE CASE

MONTGOMERY. Ala, July 1S.-"I have
no power TO put you in Jail for contempt
of court" said United States Judge
Jones TO the jurors in the case OF Floch-
er Turner. charged with holding negroes
as slaves. but If you do not return a
verdict of guilty you Will perjure your
selves in the sight OF God and dishonor
yourselves In the eyes of men" The
jury had the Turner case under consid-
Grafton for several hours and reported
that it was unable to agree. The jury
is still out.
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CARELESS ENGINEER
Is BLOWN TO ATOMS

FALLSPELL. July 13.-Resident En-
gineer Graft at Whitefsh Lake was
blown to death while examining a blast
in the construction work. In company
with his foreman he stopped to witness
the blast and after one blast went OF he
declared both had gone. His foreman
said only one had exploded and warned
him TO keep away. When he arrived at
the spot the explosion occurred and he
was blown into the air a distance of 200
feet The body was blown TO atoms
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OBTAINED A WIFE
OVER THE TELEPHONE

CHICAGO. July 13.-Thomas P. Phil
lips. president of the Federal Trust and
Savings Bank, obtained wife by long
distance telephone yesterday. She was
Alice Carnahan. of Cadiz. Ohio. Mr..
Phillips, who was a widower, knew Miss
Carnahan many years ago. They met
recently. When Miss Carnahan returned
home the banker called her up by tele-
phone and thes and there proposed and
last night.
The Washington times., 1903-07-13
TURkISH-BUlGARlAN
CLASHES REPORTED

PARIS, July 13.-According to a dis
patch from Constantinople, published
here. engagements have taken place be-
tween Turkish and Bulgarian troops on
the frontier. which the Turks accuse TIE
Bulgarians OF crossing. On the other
hand, the Bulgarians assert that tho
Turks tried to occupy the neutral zone.
The dispatch adds that ministerial
council was hurriedly summoned at Yil-
diz Kiosk last night and more troops
have been called 20 the colors.
The Washington times., 1903-07-13
LIGHTNING KILLS
CASSATT'S HORSES

able horses. the property Of A. J. Cas-
satt, were killed by bolt of lightning
on his Chesterbrook farm at Berwyn on
Saturday. The horses killed included
the famous brood mare Heel and Toe
dam of Gold Heels; Nevada, a trotter
with record of 2:17A. by Santa Claus /:
a colt by Cadet, and another thorough
bred dam and colt by The Bard. Mr.
Cassatt places their value at $4,000.
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ACTOR SHOOTS HIMSELF.

NEW YORK. July 13.-Charles Victor
Woodbridge. who IS said to be an actor,
attempted to commit suicide last Satur-
day by shooting himself in the
head at 81 West Twenty-ninth Street.
where he had a furnished room An
ambulance was summoned from the New
York Hospital and Woodbridge was
taken there in dying condition
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Winter Traffic.

The Seaboard Air Line is already max
ing arrangements to get as much OF the
winter traffic South as it did last season.
and new literature and signs are being
issued One reads. I'm the Good old
Winter Time, is the time TO take the
Seaboard." Agent Conklyn, however
has been doing more business than usual
this season, and the increase has been
substantial all along the line.
The Washington times., 1903-07-13
VIRGINIA.
RICHMOND.

Hopes are entertained here that the
street car strike will be settled this
week. 1t is understood that business
men will confer with the strikers and
ascertain what terms they will accept.
The Virginia Passenger and Power Com
pany will be approached on their behalf
this afternoon
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THROUGHOUT THE STATE.

Samuel W. Johnson about seventy
years old. died yesterday in Newport
News after several weeks illness from
cancer OF the stomach Mr.. Johnson
had been a resident OF the city for many
years. moving here from the North He
leaves q widow, two sons, and four
daughters
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LIGHTNING CRUSHES SKULL.

ALTOONA. Pa, July 13--Alexander K
Sinner. of Gaysport. a small town near
this city, in a heavy storm Saturday
morning was struck by lightning and in
stantly killed. He was doing farm work
at the time. The entire back part Of his
skull was crushed in.
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DEAN cox Is NEARLY
KILLED UNDER TRAIN

HEMPSTEAD. \. Y. July 13.-Dean
Samuel Cox, of Garden City Cathedral
narrowly escaped being killed last even
ing while attempting TO get on a train
at Hollis for Hampstead. His foot slip
ped while about to step on the car plat
form and he fell under the car on his
head. He was rescued from his perilous
position just as the train was pulling
out.
The Washington times., 1903-07-13
PATIENT ARoUsEs HOSPITAL.

CHESTER. July ia man named
John Boyle had the Chester Hospital in
an uproar last night. He awoke in the
night and insisted upon playing an ac-
Gordon he had with him 1t was neces-
sary TO eject Boyle. who was taken in
custody by the police
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Commissioners tc Meet.

NUULISoIVutIo " U4FEt'
The annual convention of the Ma
tionaI Association of Railway Commits
sioners is to begin tomorrow at Port
land. Me- The committee appointed at
the last annual meeting, held in
Charleston. S. C., Id February. 1902. viii
report on a variety Of subjects. includ-
ing forms Of reports of electric railways
grade crossings, railway taxation and
assessment. classification of operating
and construction expenses, uniform
classification, safety appliances, rates
and rate making, legislation, etc. Com
missioner Benjamin +. Chadbourne, Of
Maine. is president, and Edward A.
Moseley. secretary of the Interstate
Commerce Commission, is secretary.
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Thief Unlocks Door.

BY means Of a duplicate key, a thief en-
tered the dwelling at l0l Eighth Street south
east yesterday and ransacked bureau and
wardrobe. After stealing a comparatively new
coat and vest and s. the burglar left his own
coat and vest in exchange
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Lost Diarrpnd Ring.

Mercer NayAeld, Of 1895 Columbia Road. re-
ported to the police yesterday that he had
lost a solitaire diamond ring valued at $50.
He was unable 70 say whether the jewel had
been stolen or haG dropped from his pocket
The Washington times., 1903-07-13
New Mileage Books.

Seven OF the big Western railroads
have followed the example set by the
Eastern lines and have put out an inter
changeable mileage book.
The Washington times., 1903-07-13
Two Meetings.

The American Street Railway Associa-
tion is to meet at Saratoga September 2.
and the Western Passenger Association
is gathering today at Machnac Island.
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Whiskey in the house at all times. You can't
tell when you'll be taken i'll. It's the ideal
for medicinal purposes. as well as a beverage
TO quench thirst and refresh Order some from
Wm- Cannon l225-27 7th. Phone VI. 900. The
Home o. Pure Whiskev
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Had His Pocket Picked.

The report Of an alleged theft Of a gold
watch worth SIS vas made yesterday 70 the
police Of the Third precinct By Robert
knyghtly. of 1924 seventh Street northwest
He said the timepiece had been taken from his
pocket while he at work in house at the
corner Of Twentieth Street and Massachusetts,
Avenue.
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vi arshaII Hall.

Str Charles Aacalester leaves at 10 an,
2:3o and $50 pm. Indian Head trips every
Thursday, Friday, and Saturday At $50 pm
Sundays. II am. 2:SO and ESQ pm.
FARE. ROUND TRIP Cents
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ANY Furniture or Household Effects

You want TO sell before leaving the city3 Let
US sell them Wilson 4 Mayors, Auccioneers.
Phone Main $40. 1879 C st. NV.
The Washington times., 1903-07-13

"a Bottles of Lager Beer for 75c.
Delivered Beavers 42s ~ ST Phone N 1905 D.
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New Station.

The Baltimore and Ohio is to build 3
new station at Pittsburg. which is to
cost $500. 600.
The Washington times., 1903-07-13

Genuine S., So. and 81 Sample Shoea
Three hundred styles, at s2-sa Keene's Shos
Store Dos C Street norr nuext
The Washington times., 1903-07-13
ITEMS OF INTEREST
FROM NEARBY STATES
MARYLAND.

Jennie Hughes. aged eighteen years,
daughter Of Mrs. Mary Hughes. of
Hagerstown. is missing from her home
and her mother has appealed TO the
police to assist in the search for her
Miss Hughes. who is pretty, left her
home. telling her mother she was going
Monday last TO Martinsburg and would
return in day or two. Since then moth
ing has been heard of her. Her mother
believes she has been enticed from home
and perhaps foully dealt with
Charles Rankin. OF Hancock. was sum-
moned to Pittsburg yesterday morning
by a telegram that his brother Samuel
Rankin. was i'll al Mercy Hospital with
lockiaw and could not live. Mr. Rankin
was playing with his children on July
with toy gun, which caused an injury
to his hand. lockjaw resulting Mr. Ran
kin. until a few months ago, conducted
general store at Hancock Station.
where he was also postmaster He sold
out and went to Pittsburg to engage as
contractor and builder
Mrs. Sarah c. Goddard. wife of Frank
T. Goddard, merchant of Williamsport,
died yesterday afternoon at the Mary
land University Hospital. Baltimore. An
operation was performed about week
ago for abdominal tumors. After the
operation she improved. but few days
ago her condition grew serious.
Another severe storm passed over
Hagerstown yesterday afternoon. making
ten or twelve within as many days.
| While the damage by lightning was. so
far as could be learned small compared
with the damage by the former storms.
the loss by the heavy rainfall is much
heavier The storm was in the nature OF
a cloudburst in the vicinity OF Beaver
Creek and Boonsboro.
The Washington times., 1903-07-13

Reisinger's Fresh Strawberry Ice Cream
81 gal; SOC u gal. Phone s02. 2S5 G st
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It's Advisable 10 Have Purisima

Chicago, Jewel, and Dangler Gas Range.
6l6 18th SC. A. Muddiman-I2O4 st.
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The United States Steel Corporation.
the worlds greatest trust. is building
up at Sand Lick. about twenty eight
miles north of Tazewell, and near the
edge Of Tazewell county. a small
city in the wilderness. The company
which owns 10000 acres of land in that
vicinity. is developing II on scale
heretofore unapproached in Virginia.
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New Sort of a Bill.

New Sort of q Bill.
The Baltimore and Ohio is now using
a new sort of a bill which is called
manibilI, and which is a mixture of the
original manifest. the expense bill. the
receipt, and the notice.