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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-02-08

Baltimore. Feb. 5, $3.50 p. M The
fire has gained fresh headway and is
attacking the President street station,
said to be the oldest passenger sta
tion in the world.
The fire is eating its way along
President street to Thames street.
The burning area is largely populated
by foreigners. \ number of packing
houses in the neighborhood of Presi-
dent street are threatened.
Baltimore Feb. 3, 2:4O p. m.-The
Associated Press is able to announce
the progress of the fire is now check
ed and ii is burning itself out. 1t took
% hours to stop the progress of the
great fire.
Uncontrolled at Noon.
Baltimore, Feb. Sat II o'clock
Chief McFee. of the fire department,
said the fire was still beyond control.
Baltimore. Feb. s.-At noon the
burning area stretches for blocks
along the harbor in the southeast sec
tion. Firemen are working bravely,
but against fearful odds The area
is enveloped in smoke that rises in
great volumes and rolls away over
the rest of the city. Stretching back
along Jones Falls is host of build
ings gutted by flames.
From Lombard street bridge look
ing westward is scene of utter de
struction. Firemen are dynamitin@
buildings and walls in the burning
area and the intcnations Of the eX-
pIosions and the shrill whistles of the
fire engines add to the indescribable
horror of the scene. Every few min
utes the falling walls can he heard.
Travel through the district is
fraught with the greatest danger. and
even in the outlying parts of the dis
trict the flames can be seen eating
their way through ruins and totter-
ing walls make ingress and egress the
more difficult.
Early Estimate S25O.OOO.OOO.
Baltimore Feb. :. 10 "a. m.-The loss
from the fire which started yesterday
forenoon is estimated at S25O.OOO. 900.
while the flames are raging furiously
and spreading to the eastward and
southwark. There i> hope they will
he spent within Il few hours.
The local fire department has been
reinforced by engines and men from
Washington. Philadelphia, New York
and number of other cities.
The area of the fire district extends
from Liberty street on the west to
Jones Fails on the east. The distance
j three-quarters of mile from Fay
cue TO tEItl SNTSttS OH lNt uNTlil anu
south.
The territory included a number of
large financial Institutions. retail and
Wholesale commercial houses. offices
of several railroads. the Western
Union and Postal Telegraph com
pauies. and all newspaper offices. in
cluding the Associated Press. all of
which burned.
PrInted In Washington
Several publishers of newspapers |
had their morning editions printed On |
presses at Washington. The papers |
were delivered TO the regular custom
ers early today. All electric power Is |
destroyed and no street cars are run
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-02-08
PrInted In Washington.

Several publishers of newspapers
had their morning editions printed en-
presses at Washington. The papers
were delivered TO the regular custom
ers early today. All electric power is
destroyed and no street cars are run
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-02-08
President Sends Aid.

sent 100 United States engineers. who
carried 1000 pounds of guncOtton
with fuses. to assist the authorities
here in checking the flames.
The estimated loss To insurance
companies will be S3O.OOO.OOO. The big
companies individual losses are from
$500. 900 to S2OOO.OOO.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-02-08
CorbIn to Take Command.

Washington. Feb. s.-At the urgent
request of the governor Of Maryland
Lieut.. Gen. Chaffee sent telegraph or
dcrs to Gen. Corbin. commanding the
department of east New York. to pro-
ceed forthwith To Baltimore to take
military command Of the situation
there Nearly thousand soldiers
have been ordered To serve under him.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-02-08
RUSSIAN AND JAPANESE VIEWS

Bear Il surprised, but the Jap Got Tired
of the Long Wait.
ST. Petersburg, Feb. 8, = Although
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-02-08

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Arizona republican., 1904-04-24
PERSONAL MENTION.

It is reported that the frost Thurs day night nipped some cf the canta- loupes that were up. and more plant ing will be necessary.
 D. NJ. Lewis returned to Arlington Thursday after a few days visit with his family.
 Government Engineer L. c. Hnl passed through Mesa Friday for the Tonto basin dam.
 J. G. Peterson has purchased the sea sons hay for the ranch of A. J. Chan dler, south of Mesa. There is about 2S0 acres and the hay Is now ready to cut. Contract has been given George Taylor to cut and bail 1t. They will start to work at once.
 Miss Levine Williams was given surprise party at the home of Mir. and Mrs. A. P. Klienman Thursday night. Mss Williams was expecting to go to Mexico to live and her friends took this means or showing their good feeling.
 J. G. Spangler and wife were social visitors to Phoenix yesterday.
 A big rabbit hunt was the order of the day al the Hansen ranch at Kyrene yesterday. The ra bbits and birds are playing fast with the cantaloupes and the alln IS 10 XIII OlI InS peSlS
 Albert Mushkin of Phoenix has ac cepted a position as prescription clerk at the drug store of J. H. Barnett
 P. T. Hurley passed through Mesa yesterday enroute fer the Tonto dam site.
 Mrs. w. J. Le Baron. Lea and Ed win returned from the head cf the Mesa canal where they spent few days, the lady on @ visit 10 her sister. Mrs. Ellsworth and the men angling for fish.
 Mrs. E. P. Peifer and baby came over from Florence yesterday and will spend a few days in the valley on a visit.
Arizona republican., 1904-04-24
VERY ANNOYING
This Hardly Expresses What Ptoeni,
 People Say of it.

Any itchiness of the skin is annoying.
 Little danger in itching skin diseases.
 But they make you miserable.
 Doan's Ointment is a never-failing
 cure.
 For Piles, Eczema. all itching
 troubles.
 Phoenix citizens endorse it.
 w. J. Cain, bookkeeper of the Ma tional bank of Arizona, residence North Center street, says: Some itehiness of the skin annoyed ne far too long to be pleasant, and although experimented with remedies of vslfious kinds nothing brought absolutely posi- tive relief until I procured Iioan's Ointment at the Brisley Drug Co., s store, corner of Adams and Center Sts. The first application gave relief and less than box effected an abso- lute cure. Should there be a recur- renee of the trouble any time I now know what to do to stop it."
 For sale by all Price 50 cents. Foster-Milburn Co.,, Buffalo. N. r.. sole agents for the United States. a-
 Remember the name-Doan's--and take TO substitute
Arizona republican., 1904-04-24
DEsPERArE CHANGES

It is true that many contract colds and recover from them without taking any precaution or treatment. and a knowledge of this fact leads others to take their chances instead of giving their colds the, needed attention It shonld be borne in mind that every cold weakens the lungs. lowers the vii tality, makes the system less able to withstand each succeeding cold and payes the way for more serious dis eases. Can you afford to take such desperate chances when Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, famous for it's cures of colds, can be had for a trine? For sale by all druggisas
Arizona republican., 1904-04-24
TEMPE
A COLD STORAGE PLANT.
One Will Be Constructed at Living
 stone-Work Will Begin at Once.

J. F. Sturgeon will leave today for the dam site. It is his intention to construct at Livingstone O. cold storage plant. The work will be commenced at once and he expects to have ie in oper- ation in the very neer future. Until he has it completed. he will get ice from Globe. Mir. Sturgeon has made arrange ments with the contractors at the dem and the various government emp oyes there to supp,y them with fresh me lt. It is for this purpose that the plant Will be huilt. It will be large enough to hold half a dozen beeves at a time. At present he expects to use at least tn e a day. The cattle will be fattened here in the valley and will be driven to the dam. by way of the Fish creek routs, for slaughter. MT. Sturgeon will begin work on the slaughter pens at once and will start his first bunch of cattle the last of next week.
Arizona republican., 1904-04-24
PERSONAL MENTION.

MT. Benton. the cattle buyer, was il tcwn yesterday fss..
 Miss Maggie Ridenour is spending the day with her sister at Ire Indian school. ....
 Harry Archibald csme in frcm Mo- gales yesterday morning for few days viait here.
 Misses Eliza beth Ullman and Sadie Stciuffer drove to Phoenix yesterday af- ternoon.
 Chicago within the next day or two.
Arizona republican., 1904-04-24
THE BAPTIST PICNIC.

The Raptists held their annual Sun day school picnic yesterday and nos .withstanding the wea her war against them. they had a most enjoy able eine. The younger members of the p-Cty entertained themselves with games and by swinging ever the canal. running a great risk of q soaking-in fact. one of them did get it.
 At noon a most excellent picnic d;n- ner was spread on the fresh alfalfa and the quality as we'll as the quantity of eetables can be vcached for by VOLT correspondent who happened along just IS it was ready.
Arizona republican., 1904-04-24
HERE FROM THE OLD COUNTRY

Yesterday morning there arrived in Tempe one Soren S2Censen. who. as the name implies, is a native of Denmark lie could not speak a word of English, but fortunately iie found Andrew Mel son. who gave him his breakf g. and rome advice. Not that he was destitute for he still had part of the lunch that he left the old country with sixteen days ago. In the afternoon Andrace Jcpsen took him out to his ranch where he will doubtless grow into a good a-d ugefui citizen of the United States.
Arizona republican., 1904-04-24
ROLL OF HONOR.

The following arc the names of those pupils in the fourth and fifth grades of the Tempe, public schools who have been neither tardy nor absent during the past month: Fourth grade-May Cummings. Paul Daggs- HaI!ie Holmes Icy. Jesse LsiId. Sidney Mceur. Lloyd ozanne. Minnie Penn, Marie S;ewa- {, and Susie Tracy. fifth srade-Lse An dreWs. Lucy Cummings, Mary Co-teL,
Arizona republican., 1904-04-24
LEGAL ADVERTISEMENTS.


 PROPOSALS FOR TWELVE BUILD INGS. Department of the Interior, Office of Indian Affairs. Washington, D. C., April 15. 1904 Sealed proposals. endorsed PROPOSALS FOR TWELVE BUILDINGS. Riverside. California" and addressed to the Commissioner or Indian Affairs. Washington D. C.. will be received at the Indian Office until 2 o'clock p. m., Thursday May 19, 1904. for furnishing and delivering all the necessary materials and labor required to construct and complete, at the Riverside school, Cal. the following buildings: Two dormitories, industrial building, hospital. and superintendents residence, all of brick, with plumbing, steam heat and electric light; stable. bakery and three double cottages, all of brick, with plumbing and electric light brick addition to warehouse, with electric light, and one frame dormitory with plumbing, steam heat and acetylene gas piping; all in strict accordance with plans, specifications, and instructions to bidders, which may be examined at this office, the offices of the Builder & Contractor, Los Angeles, Cal; Improvement Bulletin" Minneapolis. Minn. American Con- tractor" Chicago, H.; Press" River. side. Cal; chronicle San Francisco, Cal; Arizona Republican," Phoenix, Arizona; Morning Oregonian." Port land, Oregon; "Globe-Democrat," St. Louis. Mo-; Builders 6 Traders Ex- changes at Omaha, Neb.; Milwaukee Wis; and St. Paul. Minn. North
 
 St. Paul. Ninn, the U. S. Indian Warehouses at coz SoUth Seventh St.. St. Louis. Mo-; S1i Howard St.; Oma- ha, Neb.; 265 South Canal St. Chicago. H., and 119 Wooster St, New York City and at the school. For further information apply to Harwood Hall, Superintendent. Riverside, California. A. c. Tonner, Acting Commissioner.
Arizona republican., 1904-04-24
HE7BINE CURES.

Fever and Ague. A dose will usually stop a chill. a continuance always cures. Mrs. Wm. M. Stroud, Midlo- thian, Texas. May 31, 1899. writes: We have used Herbine in our family for eight years, and found it the best medicine we have ever used, for la grippe. bilious fever, and malaria" soc at Elvey & Huletts.
Arizona republican., 1904-04-24
WILL BE HOME TODAY.

Several of the Normal cadets were in town yesterday from the camp on the north side of the river. after supplies They report that every one is we'll and that they are having a splendid time. They expect to return some time today
 LeSt evening Mrs. Charles H. Jones and Mrs. Fred M. Irish drove to tte camp and took supper with the soldiers.
Arizona republican., 1904-04-24
PRIMARY ELECTION.

The following delegates to the county convention were elected by the demo- crats of this place yesterday afternoon: Tom Morrow. George w. Nichols. John Bircllett. Niels Petersen. w. T. Cum mings. k. R. Goodwin. J. E. McClain, Andrew Nielsen. J. A. Dimes, Albert Miller.
 Tho delegate from Ky-ene is w. A. Moeur
Arizona republican., 1904-04-24
BACK FROM KANSAS.

Yesterday morning William Penn re- turnel from Kansas. where he went some time a"o with his mother. He re- perts that everything in that part Of the country is pretty cold and he is only too glad to get back to ArlZo1a. On the way home the train jumped the track twice but fortunately each time there were no serious consequences.
Arizona republican., 1904-04-24
LEFT FOR THE MINES.

Yesterday afternoon C. H. Harn. enc of the party of four which recently purchased the La Fortuna group of m ner, who has been spending few days here enroute frem Los Angeles 10 the mines. started on to the claims. He was taken there by Ben Pearman.
Arizona republican., 1904-04-24
Nothing Equal to chamberIain's coIie Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy
 For Bowel Complaints in
ChiIdren

we have used Chamberlains Colic. Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy in our family for years.'' says Mrs J. B. Cooke. of Netherlands, Texas. We have given. 1t. to all of our children. We have used other medicines for the same purpose. but never found anything to equal Chamberlain If you will use it as directed 1t will always cure" For sale by all druggists.
Arizona republican., 1904-04-24
MESA
VISITS MESA.

Vernon l.. Clark of Phoenix and E. P. Hill of San Francisco. Calif.. paid Mesa a business visit yesterday. MT. Hill represents a dairy supply house in San Francisco, and he came up and met the directors of Mesa Dairy and Ice Co, to establish business relations with them. Mir. Clark introduced him to the business men of Mesa.
Arizona republican., 1904-04-24
FROST DID NO HARM.

It was rerorted that the frost of Thursday did great deal of harm to the canteloupes at Kyrene and that great many of them would have to be rcpl--nted. It was lsarned yesterd ", however. that the report yves a mistake. Tie cold did no harm whatever.
Arizona republican., 1904-04-24
PASSED THROUGH MESA.

A government survey outfit under the supervision of Engineer Hawley, passed through Mesa yesterday eproute to Washington. They have been doing government surveying in southern Ari
Arizona republican., 1904-04-24

zona and will continue the work in the state of Washington. There were four outfits prepared for hard. travel and camping.
Arizona republican., 1904-04-24
Fer Rens

 FOR RF,NT--Very desirable, we'll fur nished rooms. All conveniences. 455 North Second avenue. FOR RENT-Four-room house in country. Plenty Of shade. Cheap for the summer. J. l.. Irwin. II North First ave.
 FOR RENTING partly furnished rooms, plenty of shade. quiet. r. West Monroe st. FOR RENT--One of t.ie most com fortable and coolest homes in the city. All modern Improvements; cheap rate for the summer. J. C.. Wasson. 1GIS Center st. FOR RENT--FurnisheI three-room brick: cheap for summer. Call Mrs. Wilson, PAT E. Washington st. FOR RENT=Furnished and unfur- nished houses; all sizes, kinds and prices: also. houses. lots and ranches for sale. w. k. James, 37 North Center street
Arizona republican., 1904-04-24
DEMO MiNATIoNAL.

Fl7rence's teacher had been explain in gto her the punctuation marks.
 And what is this?r inquired the teacher, pointing to a question mark.
 "A Congregational point.r beaned Florence. tt -.
Arizona republican., 1904-04-24
Situations Wanted

NANTID-Position as bookkeepe stenographer and typewriter by com potent young man. No objection to leaving the city. Address $. T., this office.
Arizona republican., 1904-04-24

George Greenleaf. Laura Jones. Belt Minor. Feiiz Oviedo, John Rolllrs and Ethel Richards. Leona M. Haulot. teacher.
Arizona republican., 1904-04-24
SAVE THE LOVED oNEsl

Mrs, Mary A. Vliet, Newcastle. Colo. writes: T believe BaIlard's Hore- hound Syrup is superior to any other cough medicine, and w:lI do all that is claimed for it, and it is so pleasant t' take. My little girl wants to take it when she has no need for it." Bal~ lards Horehound Syrup is the great cure for all pulmonary ailments. 25c, soc and S1.00 at Elvey & Hulett's.
Arizona republican., 1904-04-24
SHIPPED A CAR OF CATTLE.

Last evening 2 car of cattle wac shipped to Cochise bY J. c. Page, jus tice of the peace of that place. The stock was bought from J. F.. Sturgeon and L. l.. Harmon.
Arizona republican., 1904-04-24
 pALPAeLY AN ERROR.

An exchange says a. Boston woman fell on the sidewalk and broke one Of her legs. Ridiculousi There are no legs in Boston. Limbs are used .ex- rinsively. Denver Post. ~
Arizona republican., 1904-04-24
THE PRIMARY ELECTION.

The democratic primary election passed off quietly in Mesa yesterday The poles opened at 10 a. m. and clos cd at D. m
Arizona republican., 1904-04-24
salesmen Wanted

WANTED SALESMEN- large commissions; weekly settlements; workers make s100.0O per week. Ex- cellent side line. No samples. Ref crences required F. HAMMER PAINT CO, St. Louis, Mo.
Arizona republican., 1904-04-24
BEAUTY AND STRENGTH.

sl Are desirable. You are strong and vigorous, when your blood. is p,ire.
 Many-nay. most-women,. fail to properly digest their food, and so be- come pale, sallow, thin and weak. while the brightness, freshness and beauty of the skin and complexion. de- part Remedy this unpleasant evil, by eating nourishing food. and taking a small dose of Heroine after each meal, to digest what you have eaten. soc at T3lvev & HuIetts
Arizona republican., 1904-04-24
HAIL TO THE CHIEF.

Judging from the cheers accorded Senator Platt, the Tioga leader has not passed the age-limit of popularity Troy Record
Arizona republican., 1904-04-24
POPULAR WANTS.
 

FOR RENT-Cool housekeeping rooms 442 s. Center st. TO RENT-Four rooms; bath, hot and cold water; gas and electricity. shady porches. etc. Inquire 376 N. Fourth avenue.
 PASTURE-Ten acres of good pasture: must be taken at once. Address box 665 or apply at Lees ranch 4H miles east on Mcdowell road. FOR RENT-Three room brick oottaga furnished for light housek eepins {; north porch; fine shade. Call 905 w. Jefferson st.
Arizona republican., 1904-04-24

avenue.
 DETECTIVE-Can you spare part of your time for profitable detective work? No experience needed. Write American Detective Association, In- dianapolis, Ind.
 KANSAS CITY Barker college; largest and best; teaches the trade, shortest time at small expense: write for free catalogre. F. c. Bridgeford. 5J3 Delaware street, Kansas City Mo. W WANTED-First- class woman cook. Amply 126 w. Adams st.
 MANAGER WANTED=-Isvery county for renting Famous 'SkilIiard Game" to public places. and make collec- tions. strictly lawful everywhere: re- places forbidden slot machines; played with n!ckels Or pennies; cleo trIc bell rings each time it scores: saTaple game furnished agents free; fine side line to work evenings in spa1 towns. "Skilliard Camel never sold. always olIr property: agents make ST5.O0 to $500 weekly: twenty thoRsand rented first month; secure appointment quick. Morgan Safe Co. Department S2. Chicago. III. STRONG YOUNG MEN for locomotive firemen on Arizona and other rail- roads Also brakemen. Bremen average s65 monthly. become engl- neers and average SI25. Brakemen average S60. become conductors and average SlG5. Name position prefer red. Send stamp for particulars. Railway Association. box 5S. Station B. Brooklyn. N. r.
 WANTED-5OO ladies to learn in 10 minutes to clean their own kid gloves; no fake; complete instruc- tions mailed for sec. St. Paul Clean ing Co., Box 154o. Santa Barbara, Cal. WANTED-Lady cashier with experi- ence steady position to right party Address H. M. 55. Republican. WANTED-Girl for general housework in small family; good wages. Apply at once. 315 F. Monroe street. WANTED-Manw with ability to repre- sent us in Arizona: to appoint sub agents and oversee their work all over the territory. Permanent and profitable position. Pacific. Mutual Investment company, Stimson Block Los Angeles. Cal.
 SALESMEN WANTED-To sell Nuw-
 
 sery stock. Cash advanced weekly for expenses. Write immediately for territory before it is all assigned. Chico Nursery Co. Chico. California. WANTED-First-classs cook, none oth- CT need apply good wages to right party. Address D. C., Republican. WANTED-Experience solicitor to take charge of work of International Correspondence schools in this To- cality. Salary and commission. See E. C. Everitt. Ford hotel, 2 to D. m. ATTENTION LADIEss-Earn s2O per 100 writing short letters from. copy. Address stamped envelope for par ticulars. Albion Speciality Co.,, Al bion, Mich.
 ANTED-colnpanion for trip into the hills, Somebody who has had a lit tie camping experience preferred. Address F. c box 847 city.
Arizona republican., 1904-04-24
Hele Wanted

= = ~----->- WANTED-An honest boy, willing to
 work. Ice cream parlor, 3S N. First - avenue.
Arizona republican., 1904-04-24

DETFCTIVE-Can you spare part of your time for profitable detective work? No experience needed. Write American Detective Association, In- dianapolis, Ind
Arizona republican., 1904-04-24
WAS UNFORTUNATE

'I;e mine" he pleaded, and l will be as true as the stars above"
 "Iiut the stars above" she proteste ]. "lie in all direc ecsioas.'@Ghicago News.
Arizona republican., 1904-04-24

loe LOTS FREE-First 100 applicants sending stamps will receive deed of a. lot. size 25x100 feet. to advertise Westminster Park, suburb New York
 goth Century Realty Co, 6 Wall st.. New York. s5
Arizona republican., 1904-04-24
CHE MAS NOT SO NEW.

. Did he marry a new. wonan?"
 Well after he looked up the rec prds he fcund she was not as new as he had thought. ."-Grand Rapids Press.
Arizona republican., 1904-04-24

SITUATION WANTED-As clerk in store; work on ranch. or at any thing; strong, able bodied young man. Best of references. H. c. B., Occidental hotel
Arizona republican., 1904-04-24

WANTED-Position as travelling com panion to party going to mountains. Address c. A. r.. this office.
 A WOMAN would like place to do house work; country preferred; wages $25. Address Tempe, Arizona, box S4. ----------e- .-i
Arizona republican., 1904-04-24

STU ATION WANTED-By man, first class cook, hotel or mining camp.
 Best reference. Wm. Avery 4a Es
 Monroe st. -9
Arizona republican., 1904-04-24

WANTED-Poultry hens s5.75, turkeys 1sc. Ed. Olsen. Phone main s22 $. Seventh ave. l.,
Arizona republican., 1904-04-24

WANTED-Lady cashier with expert ence steady position to right party. Address Fl. M., j5. Republican.
Arizona republican., 1904-04-24

WANTED-5O0 ladies to learn in 10 minutes 10 clean their own kid siovesi no fake; complete instruc-
 tions mailed for sec. St. Paul Clean
 ing Co, Box 1540, Santa Barbara, Cal.
Arizona republican., 1904-04-24

KANSAS CITY Barber college; largest and best; teaches the trade, shortest time at small expense; write for free catalogre. F. c. Bridgeford. 5G3 Delaware street, Kansas City. Mo.
Arizona republican., 1904-04-24
Miscellaneous Wans=

rent, by reliable family ! ranch of Eve or more acres with.
 house of about four rooms, close in. Address .;12" this office.
Arizona republican., 1904-04-24

WANTED-DrNing team, Star Cor ,ral. .
Arizona republican., 1904-04-24

ONE WEEk-One-half off on cushion tops: new designs in colors for Irish point lace at Mrs. w. w. Hill's. r South Second street.
Arizona republican., 1904-04-24

FOR SALF:-Or let. forty acres good feed grain and alfalfa, one mile south the park. C. Evans.