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St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1904-06-04

The members Of the 400 of Abits en-.
)oyed finch party at the residence Ut
Mr. .. Loubat on Thursday night, May
20. They were most Hospitality enter
tafued by Miss Louise Loubat. Choice
refreshments and fine instrumental
music added to the pleasures of the
evening. The prize winners were us
iollows: First. Miss Leah Hoyle, Sec
Qua, Mr.. Dupont Hoyle, consolation,
Miss L. Duquet ne.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1904-06-04

Mrs. W. c. Flower and Family are
located at their summer home Ia Cl.I.
borne.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1904-06-04

rORsRALE-A Fine Residence, with
six rooms, kitchen, dining room,
two servant rooms, stable and out
houses. Three lots. 4 beautiful lOca
don. Apply ut the FARMER Office.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1904-06-04

FOUND.-In the Pavilion, Thurs.
day night, a pair of gold spectacles.
Inquire ct this Office,
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1904-06-04

Prof J. Hanno DeiIer aud family have
arrived 1t their simmer home in Gov
ington.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1904-06-04

rOR SALE-Damaged Corn, IS cents
j. hnshel. ct the covington Warehouse
and Commission Co.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1904-06-04

FOR RENT-A six-room house, with
stable and other outhouses. Good shade.
Fine we'll, etc. Just scrose simpsons
Branch bridge, In New Covington.
Terms, per year, go per month. Or
for the season, $12 month. Apply to
p. ]. Dulion.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1904-06-04

Miss Marie Labat returned iaat veek
aftes sojourn Of several weeks in the
city.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1904-06-04

Figs are ilpenins. AMI give promise
OF good yield. This crop seldom il
ever fails.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1904-06-04

For SALE.-Two fine Jersy COWS
Apily to Dixon Academy.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1904-06-04

hed Cross Tomatoes, two pound can
&C. Blckham, M4sce & Co., Ltd.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1904-06-04

Inc Commencemen exercises Of Dixon
Academy will take pace In the Assem-
Diy Hall OF the Academy next Friday,
June 10, at 8p m. The re will be fonI
graduates, and m interesting program
has been prepared. Hon Chas. r. Buck,
OF New Orleans, will deliver the CON-
mencement address. The pubic are
cordially invited to attend
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1904-06-04

Mrs. Sanders. Of New Orleans. /. on ,
visit to Capt. and Mrs. Weaver.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1904-06-04

FOR SALE-Damsged Corn. IS cents
bushel, at the Ccvington Warehouse
and Commission Co.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1904-06-04

Mr.. Geo. K Babcock was thrown from
his wagon and severely bruised. He ap.
lliei Chambeflain's Pain Bslm freely
and GAYS il IL tho best Imminent no ever
usetl. Mr. Rabcock il = we'll known citi-
zen at North Plain. Conn. There is
nothing eqnal 10 Pain l,al'.l for sprains
and btulses. It will effect cnre in one
third tn" time required by any other
treatment. For sale BY Jos. =. Clave:ie.
druggist
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1904-06-04
q: A. o. D

".'ssae Fnsmya s:r.ve. M .,
Meets on the frs, and third ss.ur,ev.
IN tho month, II Z 80 p !. 60,
dsii. X. OF r, Covington. f.. '''t'
Z. 9. KLEexAN. Noble Arch
+. B. HEAPKL Secretarv' Aten'
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1904-06-04

bIackberrytng Is the order Of the d.v
ana there is an abundant yield this ye.r
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1904-06-04

VIII Tenant, colored, while piking
handcar on the Greenlaw Railroad, q
short distance north of town, last Wed
nesday afternoon. fell in front Of the
car and was run over and killed. COro-
ner Heintz viewed the body, and rem
dered verdict of accidental killing.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1904-06-04

LOST.-A pair Of octagon gold eye
glasses. Sunday morning, inside or near
the Methodist Church. Return to Rev.
W. G, Evans and receive reward.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1904-06-04

The all-important question with
Young America right now, aside nom
base ball, IL ''goin swimmin?"
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1904-06-04

A new postoftice has been established
1t Magee, in Washington Parlsh, aid
Virgil e. Warner appointed postmaster.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1904-06-04

Loufstana Rice, cents per pound
Bickham, Magee 4 Co., Ltd
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1904-06-04
EAST LOUISIANA
Railroad.

Railroad.
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HEADQUARTERS, CONVICTION. Ii
Offers q safe, quick aud conveni
eht service to the travelling public
Schedule.
Effective January IL, 1904 Z
Daily Limited
No. 3, Leave New Orleans 1880 p. N.
Arrive In Covington s: Is P. N.
No Z, Leave CovingtOn GAS A. N.
Arrive New Orleans $3.50 A. NJ.
EXCURSION TRAINS
EVERY SUNDAY AND WEDNSAY.
No 10, Leave New Orleans, 7:40 A. NJ.
Arrive Covington 9:55A. NJ.
Leave Covtngton 4:55 r. NJ.
Arrive in New Orleans 7:O6 p. n.
Mixed Train.
No. 6, leave Pearl River 1870 A. N
Arrive in Covington $3.50 A. n
Connects with No. s, leav-
ing New Ofleane at $3.50 A. NJ.
No. 5, leave Covington 1875 P. NJ.
Arrive in Pearl River >3:O5 P. N.
Connects with No. due
in New Orleans at 1880 P. n.
SATURDAY NIGHT TRAIN.
Leaves CovingtOn 700 p. m.
Arrives New Orleans. 1880. $40 p. m.
This train will return TO Covington
Sunday night, as fellows:
Leaves New Orleans 49,. 8:l5 p. m.
Arrives Covington.. -. 1920 p. IN.
NOTlCE.-The. attention Of the
public Is hereby called to the
conditions under which the new form
of thirty and ten trip tickets are sold.
These tickets will be honored for passage
only when In the hands Of the original
purchaser who signs the contract and
members of his immediate family,
whose names appear on the ticket. II
presented by any other than those
whose names appear on the TICKET, the
same will not be honored for passage
and full fare collected from holder. Un-
der no circumstances will the limit Of
ten-trip and thir. "Trip be extended be-
yond the limit punched on these forms
of tickets.
NOTICE is hereby given to
tile public that conductors w1llhcre.
after enforce the instruction to col
lee; rain rate (four certs per mile)
4 passengers boarding trains Al
ticket stations without tickete.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1904-06-04

Deviled Crabs, IL cents per eau,
Btckham, Ma zee I Co., Ltd.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1904-06-04

SEQ Assessor's notice in another col.
umn. -
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1904-06-04

DIED In Covington, La, Friday,
June s, 1904, At 3 o'clock .. NJ, Samuel
Russ Poitevent, aged 81 years, ii
months and 20 days.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1904-06-04

Rev. ]. II. Williams will conduct
the usual morning and evening ser.
vices next Sunday. The vocal 50.
lDist for the to services is Miss
Laura Tharp, who tpen: the winter
10 New York, studying under an
eminent voice teacher. The choir
will be made up from the different
church choirs. and the male quar-
tette will assist. This is Their LAST
appearance Us Mr.. Holmes ends his
with the choir on June 5.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1904-06-04

Mr.. Ralph Bingham, the peerless
orator, humorlst and musician enter
taned large audience At the Pavilion
Thursday night.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1904-06-04

Passengers for the New Came.is no"
lake the cars at tho Louevl'1o NV
Meanwhile Depot, head Of lsnaI street
This 4 q great improvement, ana one
that viii be appreciated by tho public
Sae schedule Oh page oight
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1904-06-04

A class Of eight girls ana four boys
received their first communion In St.
Peters Church last Sunday.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1904-06-04

Competent authorities agree tnat the
price Of cotton for the next TWO yeAIs
~, r..oe.at Is to II cents. The farmer
can make . fair profit at that price, ~
pecially II he has well nlieo corn s''o
-,d makes Eis own hog and homtny.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1904-06-04
Roasted Coffee. 20 cents per pound
Bickham, Magee & Co., Ltd.

AOo6c0O CO0ees ~ cents per pound,
Bickham, Magee & Co., Ltd.
DIED-1n Covineton La. Monday,
May 80, 1901, 1t 1880 p. m Rachael Jane
Laborde, wife Of Leon Roubton. and
daughter OF Clothilde and thu late
Pierro Lsborde. aged 81 years and 8
months.
The deceased had boon Ill for some
time, and returned . few months ago
from 81 Pasp, Texas. whore she went
In the hope Of recovering her health,
but the change proved Of no avail. The
sad tidings Of her death were received
with universal regret BY the immunity.
where she was widely known and highly
respected, having beeu born and reared
hare. She leaves . husband, four
children, an aged mother, four sisters,
three brothers and host OF friends
to mourn her lose.
The funeral took place Tuesday after
noon, from the residence Of her mother,
Mrs. C. Labor ., thence to st Peters
Church, Rev. Jos. Koegerl oh1ciating,
and was one Of the largest ever wit
messed in Covlngton. After the re-
mains were lAid away the grove was
fairly covered with rare horal offerings.
by sorrowing friends of the deceased.
We extend sincere condolepee to the
sflllctod ones In their bereavement.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1904-06-04

Mrs. L n. Dupree and son and Mrs.
]. H. Heintz left Thursday, for . visit
to Mrs Mrs. N. Dupree and daughter,
In Brookvillc, Miss.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1904-06-04

The St. Tammany Ice and AaDo-
,.c,nr,n. Co. have begun the work Of
enlarging their plans here, ~ ofoel =
,ne.t the constantly Increasing demand
~ ,,ohts and power. Tho new boilers
arrived last Monday, and ~ : 1no''
tim. re Will hsvs On electric service
..cc,,d 70 no town Of orr size - inc
O0COUu -
State.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1904-06-04

Poole Bros, the liverymep, received
. handsome new three-seat surrey last
week, which 10 quite An addition to their
line OF vehicles.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1904-06-04

Mr.. George Koepp, President Of
the Police Jury. has had The br'age
over Tchefuncta river thofougMy
repaired and placed in drst class
condition.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1904-06-04

MrP.J. Yesien, Of tho 6rm Of Csr'
...n 4 vexisp, leading merchants o. Al
.,.r. accompanied By Messrs. ,. Howe
s.d 4 J. Dsnsinzer, epent last Suno's
IN Cov,ngton and paid Us 2 ples.sas
~,.,. n. Howe will buy snd ontid u
Claiborne.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1904-06-04

DR.. John Abel, Dentist, has opened
m onics with DR.. g. h Tolson. on
north Columbia street. Sec sdvertise-
ment IN another column
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1904-06-04

Mr.. H. r. Warren, Clerk Of Court. re-
turned last Wednesday from Coopsr's
Wells, Miss. He reports that nj. :.
r. Strobe ID getting along very well,
and improving al the time.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1904-06-04

The good rain last Friday came just
In time to DO greatly beneficial to the
growing crops, which we're badly In need
of it.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1904-06-04

There will bc : base ball game
to-day, (Ssturday.) bet~een> the
Dixon Academy Club sud p'ckeo
team m Alumnis from the city,
.hor,lv after the arrival Of the trsin,
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1904-06-04

Mics Elizabeth A. Burton, the matron
ut Dixon Academy. has been obliged to
resign on account OF Ill health. one
has been succeeded by Mrs. Drske. q
New Orleans.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1904-06-04
The Parker Blake Company's employ.
ees and their friends, numbering more
than 400 enjoyed days outing 1t Man.
deville last Saturday.

There is some talk Of getting up .
base ball game between tat men asd
lean men. Sncn game would ill the
grand stand and blcachsrs, to witness
he cOnt.si.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1904-06-04

The first wagon load of waternelont
Of the season was brought in last Wed.
De.d.y, June !. by Mr.. L. Q. Martin
and sold for twenty cents each. he
also had some dine peaches.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1904-06-04

TusSt. Joscph's College base ball
team aud the Manages, Of New Orleans,
will have game 1t Enterprise Park to-
day, June 1. commencing " ; p. m.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1904-03-14

of tinctures and drug compounds, in the
preparation of which. such liquors or
medicated bitters are used and sold on
the prescription, or otherwise, and
which tinctures, or compounds are not
Intoxicating beverages prepared in
evasion of the provisions of this ordin-
ance
Section Al. The license tax, as here
inbefore provided for. shall be collected
by the City Tax Collector and Assessor,
and shall be paid to said Assessor and
Collector, by each and every person,
firm, corporation, or association of per-
sons owing such license, and before en-
gaging in any trade, profession, bust
ness, calling, avocation, or occupation,
subject to said tax, as hereinbefore pro-
vided; and if any person shall engage in
any such business, calling, avocation, or
occupation, which, by this ordinance is
subject to license, without first having
obtained such license therefor, he, she,
or they shall, upon conviction before the
Corporation Court of this city be liable
to imprisonment, or fine OF ten dollars,
or both, such imprisonment and fine, for
each day such violation of such ordin-
ance may continue; and this ordinance
shall apply to all persons owing any
license, and failing to pay the same;
provided, that the City Council may col
lect said license tax by suit, in any court
having jurisdiction under such rules and
regulations as they may provide by or
dinance.
The said occupation taxes, commonly
known as license, laid as herein provid-
ed, shall not be construed to be tax on
property, within the meaning of laws of
this State, and ordinances of this city.
This ordinance shall take effect from,
and after, ten days publication hereof,
as required by law, in such cases made
and provided.
Approved: JNo. BARTLETT,
Mayor.
Attest: F. CHAMPION,
Secretary
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1904-03-14
NOTICE OF CITY ELECTION

Notice is hereby given that, pur-
suant to Article 3S8, of the Revised
Statutes of the State of Texas, an
election is hereby ordered to be held
in each of the Four CD Wards of
the City of Brownsville, Texas, as
required by law, Tuesday, April
Fifth (5th. A. d. 1904, for the
purpose of electing the following
named City Officers, for the term
of two CD years next ensuing to-
wit:
MAYOR,
CITY SECRETARY,
CITY TREASURER,
CITY ATTORNEY,
CITY ENGINEER,
CITY ASSESSOR AND COL
LECTOR OF TAXES,
CITY MARSHAL,
TWO ALDERMEN FOR THE
FIRST WARD,
ONE ALDERMAN FOR THE
SECOND WARD,
ONE ALDERMAN FOR THE
THIRD WARD,
ONE ALDERMAN FOR THE
FOURTH WARD.
The said Election will be held at
the following places, to-wit:
First Ward, at the house of Joa-
quin Trevino, on St. Charles street,
between Fourth and Fifth Streets,
Presiding Judge, Justine S. Lopez.
Second Ward, at the house on
the corner of Elizabeth and Tenth
streets, opposite Post-ofhce, Pre-
siding Judge, c. Lindsey.
Third Ward, at the City Hall,
Presiding Judge, Hermenejildo
Reyes.
Fourth Ward, at the Leahy
Building, corner of Jefferson and
Fifteenth streets, Presiding Judge
George Champion.
JNo. BARTLETT, Mayor.
Brownsville, Texas,
March 4th., A. D., 1904.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1904-03-14
j. A. OTTMANN.

BRICK MASON
Is at present in Browusviiis apd
is ready TO Dill any order for brick
work, clustering, or setting stones.
Has lime for sale.
Residence Cor. St. Charles and
9th SITS. Work Guarantee.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1904-03-14

Section 81. From every street car
company in this city. 81 90 per mile, on
each mile of track owned bv said COM
pafly or COrDOratiOn
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1904-03-14

owner of any daguerrean, photograph,
or other like gallery, by whatever named
called, an annual tax of $500.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-11-05
Terrible State of Affairs at Port Ar
thur

Chefoo, Nov. 8. "A Junk which lett
Dalney on the third. and arrived here
today, brings further details of the aw-
full state of affairs at Port Arthur. One
of the passengers on the junk ssys that
the guns suddenly stopped firing at 2
clock in the morning of November I'D,
but resumed their deadly work at day
break, when the japanese rushed sew
eral trenches and took one fort. 1t is
noted, he says, that the Russians are
outstanding their ammunition and only
fire during actual assaults. He con-
tiuues: practically the whole Russian
garrison is living under ground in caves
which are bomb.proof. When the Jap.
anese secure any position they have to
pull the defenders out of their holes one
by one, with consequent heavy loss to
the japanese. A big Cossack, who was
cornered in a small bomb-proof cave
which had been captured, held out for
two days, accounting for twelve Jap
anese. As it was impossible to shoot
him on account of the crookedness OF
the opening, finally he and the hole
were destroyed together by dynamite.
This and similar incidents indicate that
even the possession of commanding
points will not give the japanese the
fortress, but they will have to fight until
the last inch of ground has been oc-
cupied."
London, Nov. ga dispatch from
Toxic contains report that the Jap
anese have occupied an eminence in the
centre of the semi-circle of hills which
surround Port Arthur to the east. The
report further states that several Russian
transports have been sunk in the harbor
of Port Arthur, and that battleship
has been set a6re. The report bears no
confirmation,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-11-05
SATURDAY EVENING. nov. g. 1904

THE FACT that President Roosevelt
has been spurred on to attempt TO de-
iend himself against the just structures
concerning him during the campaign
now drawing to a close is proof con-
elusive that he and his cohorts are any
thing else than optimistic concerning
the verdict of the American people
next Tuesday. Initiating the deceastd
plumed knight from Maine, he is de-
nying everything, even the well-known
fact that the moneyed corporations oil
the country are opening their barrels Tor
the purpose Of perpetuating his stay IN
the White House. Heretofore a freSl-
dent scared above such public pro-
cedures and allowed his champions to
engage in the dispute incidents to cam
oaigu. Not so with Mr.. Roosevelt.
His precipitate nature cannot be re-
strained by precedents, and be rushes
in in season. out of season, his last eA-
plot being in the nature OF a puollc
letter in which he fatty denies the
assertion that there has been made IN
his behalf and BY his authority by Mr.
Cortelyou or by anyone else any pledge
or promise, or that thereAas been an un-
derstanding as to future immunlties or
benefits in recognition OF any con-
tributiOn from any source. Inc
President is aiming at Judge Parker,
who has recently reiterated what every
body is convinced is fact that the
CORPORATIONS of the country have con-
tributed the major portion OF the re-
publican campaign fund. Mr.. Roose'
welt says this charge is "wicked false
hood" Let us see if it is. Judge Parker
and number of his coadjutOrs are said
to have anticipated the Presidents letter
and already have the reply prepared
Facts and figures are to be given which
will effectuaIly bottle up Mr.. Roosevelt.
The latter has evidently made bad
break.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-11-05
Must Pay His Own Poll Tax.

Attorney General Anderson yester-
terday rendered an opinion of import
ance in connection with the approaching
election. The charge has been made
that capitation taxes, payment of which
is made by the new Constitution pre-
requisite to voting, have been in some
cases paid in patches by parties interest
ed in the result of the election. Major
Anderson holds that voters whose capita
ton taxes have been so paid have not the
right to vote and advises that they may
be challenged.
The Attorney General has prepared
his opinion with the utmost care and has
consulted with leading members of the
convention which framed the new Consti-
tuition. They have assured him that he
is right and that the spirit of the organic
law is that each voter shall pay his ow n
capitation tax, and not that they shall
be practically bought up in job lots by
those who are concerned 10 securing all
the votes possible.
1t is thought that this opinion will
make a considerable difference in the re-
suit of the election in the Ninth district,
provided that the democrats bestir them
selves at the polls. 1t is charged that
10 that district the poll taxes of hundreds
Of republican voters have been paid for
them. Ii these persons are not allowed
to vote the result, it is said, will be the
defeat of Col. Campbell SlemP, the re-
publican nominee.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-11-05
Virginia News.


w, H Knauff, for many years
manager of the P. H. Mayo Tobacco
Company, died in Richmond Yesterday.
He was So years old.
William Granville Adams, 80 years of
age, of Frederick county, died at his
home, near Grimes, late Thursday night,
after lingering illness, of typhoid fever.
Mrs. Lodge, wife of Mr.. Harmon
Lodge, died after long Illness at her
home in Round HILL on Tuesday last,
aged rs years. Her funeral on Thurs
day was largely attended.
Arthur Hall, son of w. 7. Hall, OF
Round Hill, was seriously injured by
having his arm caught in corn shredder
which be was operating Thursday on the
Osborn farm, near that place. His arm
was so badly torn that smputation below
the elbow was necessary. 1t took several
hours to extricate the young man from the
machine. His condition is precarlous.
A. P. Thomas, telegraph operator,
was killed at Richmond last night by a
Chesapeake and Ohio train. Letters
in his pocket indicate that he came from
Buena Vista. A letter, apparently from
his wife, at that place, was signed
"Your Faithful Gyp." He had no
money, but number of passes on the
Chesapeake and Ohio.
The barn, outbuildings and silos,
with all contents, including 40 tons of
hay, wheat crop and large quantities of
corn and fodder and farming imple-
ments, belonging to Henry Clspham,
near Waterford, was destroyed by FIRE
Thursday evening about s o'clock. The
loss is estimated at about 81, 900, par
tally covered by insurance.
Extensive mountain fires are raging on
Massanutten Mountain, east of Wood
stock, and have burned over large
acreage of land, entailing much loss in
timber and endangering hundreds OF
cords of bark and wood. Large num-
bers of quails are being killed and wild
turkeys have been seen along the
Shenandoah river, driven from the
mountains by the fires.
The fifth attempt within the past two
months to wreck the soutbbound pas
senger train on the Valley Branch OF
the Baltimore and Ohio was made Thurs
day night at a point about three miles
south of Winchester, near the depot at
Kernstown. A large quantity of dyna-
mite and pile OF railroad ties were
placed on the track. The train struck
the obstruction with deafening report,
and timbers and parts of the engine
we're scattered in all directions. The
pilot of the engine was demolished and
hole has torn in the track. The train
was brought to standstill, and, after
several hours work the track was re-
paired sufficiently to allow it to proceed
to Strasburg Junction, its destination.
No one was killed, but several passen-
gers were badly shaken up,