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Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-08-11

statemnt Of fees collected, examined,
approved and ordered filed.
W Fl Morris, clerk circuit court,
Quarterly statement of fees collected,
examined approved and ordered filed.
w w Bolts, Probate Judge, quarterly
statement Of fees collected, examined,
approved and ordered filed.
] e Jesse ct al, petition to abolish
special road district 51-9; the petition
containing the required number of
residence Taxpayers, 1T is by the court
ordered that this question be submit
ted at the regular November election,
1904, to the qualified voters of town.
ship 81, range O..
Bills of costs In State cases amount
ing to s472. 70 are by W Fl Morris, cir
cult clerk, presented, and are by the
court examined, approved and ordered
certified to county treasurer for pay
ment.
AUGUST s. 1904.
Court met pursuant to adjournment
all the justices are present and the
following business is transacted:
Tom Brackett, painting bridges,
81.
Frank Duckworth, painting bridges,
s11.
Fl L Buckley, treasurer of State VS.
Manning appeal, $25.45.
j N Cross, making annual report to
State school superintendent, $40.
And now the court opens the bids to
furnish coal for the court house, jail
and county farm; and Il T Smiths bid
being the lowest and best, it is by the
court ordered that the contract for
coal be and the same is hereby let to
EFT Smith as follows:
Court house and Jail coal to be put
in bin at 10 3.5cents per bushel. Coun-
ty farm 81 cents per bushel In car.
1t having been brought to the no.
tice OF the county court for the first
time that no reward has eve been Of
fered by 1t for the arrest and convic-
tion of the person or persons guilty OF
the killing OF Lafayette Newkirk or
August "a, 1901, In Mexico, Mo-, 1T is
hereby ordered that a reward of one
hundred dollars be, and the same is
hereby offered for said purpose TO be
paid on the arrest and conviction Of
said person or persons.
City Of Mexico asks privilege of lay
ing a granitoid walk from the city
limits to the cemetery, which order is
granted.
AUGUST 8, 1904.
Court met pursuant to adjournment;
all the Justices are present and the
following business was transacted:
Road oyerseers bonds are by the
court examined, approved and ordered
filed as follows:
G A Wilson, road district, No. DC.
Elzea White, road district, No. So,
The following accounts are by the
court examined, allowed and ordered
warrants therefor:
Quincy James, attending Probate
Court, So.
Quincy James, attending County
Court, $12.
d Fl Carter, personal account, $3.50.
Emery Mccullough, hauling paint
to bridges, S12.
James Heaton, 9 days justice and
mileage, $3.50.
J r Sims, 6 day justice and mileage,
$31.30.
A Lewis, s days Justice, $50.
W G Dye, for INDECENT person, s6,
W II Turner, Treasurer, annual
settlement of road district fund, ex-
amined, approved and ordered of
| rannrd
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FROM AUxYASSE.

Correspondence OF the Ledger.
AUxvAssE, Aug. 10.-Miss Mittie
Moss is reported better.
Mrs. William Parker is visiting her
daughter, Mrs. Allen, In Columbia this
week.
Mesdames John Moseley and Glen
Thomas are on the sick list.
Misses Maud Wheeler and Jennie
Holland and Messrs. Herbert King and
Moore spent Sunday In Perry.
Mrs. Mollie Upton, of Columbia is
visiting her sister, Miss Mittie Moss.
Mrs. Tom Ferguson and children, OF
Topeka, Kans., came In last Wednes-
day to visit her parents, Mr. and Ms
John Wheeler.
Misses Ruby and Gussie BeckleJ
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Men VIII be Rows.

In the excitement Of o lively exer-
else like boat-racing or ball-playing,
they will strain their muscles and go
home limping and sore. Then they
are glad they have Perry Davis Pain
killer on hand to soothe the quivering
nerves: to penetrate the muscles with
warmth and healing power. 1t has
relieved the pain of two generations
of Americans. Large bottles rs and
so cents.
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TULIP ITEMS.

Correspondence OF the Ledger.
TULIP, Aug. 9.-Wm. .Hoyle is still
very low.
Turner Barnes and wife visited the
latter's parents at Harrisburg Satur-
day and Sunday.
Mrs. Ben Carter gave a reception
last Wednesday in honor of Miss Urith
Grant, OF Shelbina, and Messrs Fields
and Carson, of Oklahoma Territory.
An elaborate dinner was served and
a good time reported by all present.
Miss Lillian Branham is visiting
her aunt, Mrs. Hickman, at Santa Fe.
Mrs. Lucie Earnheart and daughter,
Of Kansas City, are visiting relatives
here.
John Morehead and wife visited her
parents near Skinner Sunday.
Mrs. ]. W. Clayd and daughter, are
here from Colorado visiting her sister,
Mrs. W. @. Mason. Mr.. Clayd will join
them soon.
Miss Betty Swarty died last Wednes'
day after a lingering illness of several
months. We extend u heartfelt
sympathy to the bereaved parents.
Mrs. Wayne Cottingham returned
home yesterday after a weeks visit
with her parents at Clark.
Miss Dixie Branham is spending
this week with relatives near Madison,
Rev. Mr.. Ferguson will fill bis
regular appointment here Saturday
night, Sunday and Sunday night.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-08-11
SANTA FE ITEMS.

Correspondence of the Ledger.
SANTA FE, Aug. 8.-Dr. Walter, Of
Perry, was called to the bedside OF
Mrs VIM. Camplin Wednesday.
Henry Biggs and wife, of Farber,
visited Philip Quisenberry and wife
last week.
Mrs. johnson, of Holiday, visited
her daughter, Mrs. W. L. Tanner,
from Tuesday It'll Saturday.
Sllas B. Story died Wednesday night
at 10 O'Clock of paralysis, was buried
at South Fork Thursday, Rev. O. f.
Richmond, Of Paris, conducted the
funeral services. Mr.. Story will b
sadly missed for he was one of our best
men, always laughing and joking will
every one. We extend our sympathies
to the daughters and sons.
A protracted meeting is now in pro
gress.
Little Miss Nina Tanner is visiting
her grand parents, DR.. johnson ant
wife, at Holiday.
Jack Bullock, Of Ash, Mo-, CAM
down Tuesday to visit his father.
Several from Santa Fe attended thi
Stoutsville picnic Friday.
Jim Featherston, of Middle Grove
visited relatives here last week, ais
Clyde Settles, OF Madison, is the CUES
of relatives.
Miss Bessie Orumpreturned Monda,
night from a visit to Strother friends
The Lewis Reunion will be held a
the Santa Fe picnic grounds Tuesday
Mrs. Kreutle, Of Rush Hill, Is th'
guest OF Mrs. Jake Dillon.
Miss Minnie Anderson, Of Wellsyille
is the guest of her grandmother, Mrs
| Combs.
Miss Alice Tanner, of Farber, /
visiting her sister, Mrs. VIII Norman
Mr.. and Mrs. Leon Bybee an
children expect to leave for India
Territory to visit the latter part O
this week.
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To i. D. Mckee. r. X. washington Tent No. Q.
Mexico, Mo-, August 6.-Dear Sir:
[ hereby acknowledge the receipt OF
bank draft No, 1858 Through YOU for
the sum of 81, 600, the amount my hus'
band was insured for in your order
(Maccabees). also wish to thank the
order for their promptness in the mat
ter. and the kind attention rendered
nv husband during bis sickness, VIII
ever be gratefully remembered. Trust
ing your order may continue to pros
per, I am sincerely yours,
MRS. W. J. BLACK.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-08-11

The Mexico blacksmith. Work In
Steel, Iron or Wood and perfect salts
faction guaranteed. Have engaged
with me Mr.. J. W. Tuttle, a first
class h~orseshoer. lie has had years OF
experience and we guarantee first
class work.
Call and see us. We will treat you
right. North jefferson street, Mex
leo. Mo. 1886
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After Forty-One Years,

7. ]. Mildred, of this city, this week
saw his brother, A. B. Mildred, Of
Wainshurg, Pa, for the first time in
forty.one years.
The last time the two brothers met
was in Pennsylvania during the war.
A. B. Mildred came TO this city and
had to have some one point his brother
ont UHE Nf
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SHOULD WIN BY 100000"
R. M. White, Editor Of the Ledger
Foresees Democratic Success In Mis-
souri, and Nation

The editor Of the LEDGER, who is
east on a vacation, writing to the St.
Louis Republic from Southampton,
Long Island, New York, under date Of
Aug. o, says:
Missouri has a brilliant organization
of Democratic editorial supporters,
and IL is customary to hold q meeting
Of the organization early In the
campaign to aid in the election of the
ticket.
Missouri should have a hundred
thousand majority for the Democrats
this year, and the Democratic press
wants parts of the glory, by giving
out intelligent and organized support
to the ticket.
The campaign is In good hands.
New York is going to go Democratic,
and Parker will be President.
Folk and tho Democratic nominees
everywhere r on the public lip.
Democracy has never had greater
reson for anticipating success at the
polls.
r. M. WHITE,
Secretary MISSOURI Democratic Press
Association.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-08-11

John Decker came down from Mex
leo Monday morning to visit his
mother, Mrs. Michael Reisch and
family. Mr.. Decker will visit relatives
near Pin Oak before returning home.
|-Jonesburg Journal.
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The firm OF Ferris s. Hollis y
mutual consent has this day dissolved
Mr.. Ferris will pay all debts OF The
firm and Collect all accounts owed U
said firm.
CT. ErRR1s AND A. T. HOLLIS.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-08-11

Congressman Cowherd issues a state
ment refuting the conclusions recent
ly reached by the Bureau of Statistics
that the cost of living is less and
wages generally higher than four
wears AGO.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-08-11

turned to their home in San Antonio,
Texas. They were the guests at Q
i. w. Plunkett home in this city ior
several days, and also ATTENDED Une
Exposition in st, Louis Mr. McIl-
henney Is a prominent banker al san
ntanfn.
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Marriage Licenses.

Granville L. Hulen, Audrain.
Hattie L. Ketcham, Monroe.
Chas. S. Turner, Boone.
Loretta +. Craghead, Audrain.
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Miss Anne Crews, Of Baltimore,
Nd, and Misses Anna and Mary, OF
Danville, Va, and Mrs. R. A. Crews.
Of Fulton, are the guests Of Mr.. and
Mrs. ]. T.. Crews, Of this city.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-08-11

y. Bryan has assured Judge
p he will take the stump for
} the coming campaign and
brewer the campaign man.
dictate.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-08-11

n of Kansas City automo-
to the Worlds Fair pass
Rh this city yesterday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-08-11

Robinson, Of Kansas City,
pf this county, drew a claim,
at the Rosebud opening. He
/ George Azdell, Of this city.
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sproul Academy.

Private school opens Sept. 4. Amy
course open in class or alone. Teach
ers review, business course, voice, pi-
ano, and regular school work. Salts
faction assured. Best references.
2l-6t MISS CARRIE SpRoUL.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-08-11

Don't Sleep Through the Harvest.
When you GET eyes open 1t Is
easy to see the advantage of buying
your threshing coal from
wit GUTHRIE 6 Son.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-08-11

Miss Bernice Shea, of Carrollton,
Mo-, formerly of this city, is here the
guest Of Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Brock fol
a week while en- route home from the
w orld's Fair.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-08-11

'ousand angry persons fight
ny policemen In the streets
In an effort to prevent the
i've strike breakers from the
! district.
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Blagg, Col. Jim Maxwell
|. A. Potts, all Of st. Joe, are
b western horses. Col.
La Plata, NO., is the
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-08-11

r ] Blair ct al, petition for public
road 1-50-10; ri~ght-of-way given, COM
missioner's report accepted, ordered
opened in thirty days from this date.
George d. Watson ct al, petition for
public road 1926; ordered to county
commissioner.
The following road overseers bonds
- Hollnuuaa
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j received from the United
@nSul in Berlin show that last
/ United States made more
j Germany.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-08-11

| Wylde and sister, Miss
bave just returned from a
|sit to the Worlds Fair.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-08-11

an $4,000 Missourians have
In the Missouri building
opening Of the Fair. Five
pines are filed with their
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-08-11

Uses Maddox, Of st. Louis,
| Belle Buckner are the guests
usses Belle Buckner.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-08-11

condition OF Miss Jennie
who was stricken with
Saturday morning, remains
bus.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-08-11

L Johnson is making some
bal improvements on his
on North Western ave.
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nudlev-Wise.

Daniel D. Dudley, Of Auxvasse, and
Miss OFT WISE OF McCredie, both we'll
know In this city, where they visited
often, we're married at the home of
the BRIDES parents, MI. and Mr.. Jas.
Wise, in McCredie, Wednesday morn
ing at 0 o'clock.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-08-11

! mail carrier in Henry coun-
bought to Clinton a tomato
b to weigh twenty.six ounces.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-08-11

scoyery of a new and danger
4 current of Cape Hatteras
men.
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n Whitecotton is renominat-
State Legislature from Mon
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-08-11

FaS a good.sized congregation
Hardin Park Sunday even
occasion of the union SER
ev, A. A. Wallace preach
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-08-11

". Robinson, of Ottumwa,
the guest Of her relative,
III, Herman, on West Love
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has rented the old
| properly in east Monroe
will take possession in Oct
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-08-11

|otter's action In regard to a
Pm at New York has aroused
i protests from advanced
+ workers and Prohibition
bout the country.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-08-11

custon, who has been very Ill
'bitIs for several days Is better.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-08-11

anniversary of the fall Of Manila
celebrated at the Fair next
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Hogs for Sale.

Some extra good Chester White mat
hogs for sale. For price call at Ferris
q cauthorn,s store or see B. f. Miller
Mexico, Mo.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-08-11

+ Democrats and Populists
only one state ticket In
|bls fall, with William J
The fusion candidate for
ties Senator.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-08-11

kOlene explosion Monday
ID damage to the lunch stand
DObyns, but James Kemp
j putting out the flames.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-08-11

Mildred and Josephine
are home from a visit In
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-08-11

| going to Worlds Fair can
looms at SOC and up at 1921
Bet. wifi j. h. CRIswELL.
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Wallace and guest, Miss
Ines, are visiting the Worlds
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-08-11

i stiles, Of Chicago, is visiting
Mr.. and Mrs. R. E.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-08-11

Tohn Anderson left Monday
| Albany, Mo-, where his wife
III.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-08-11

chase. Of st. Louis, is visiting
| Mrs. John Ewing,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-08-11

brnes, brother Of A. q. Barnes,
bly,, has been elected as re-
Dives Of Platte county, Kan
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-08-11

| Iios Wardwell, Of South JEFF
breet is very Ill.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-08-11

tendance at the Worlds Fair
n was 601, All.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-08-11

leparting for home, Theo-
welt, Jr., said he learned
|he Worlds Fair than he
/ years travel, declaring
|hould visit the Exposition
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-08-11

Rraud is very III Of typhoid
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-08-11

MIR. and Mrs. William Treloar' 'r''
are In st. Louis.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-08-11

and Miss Anna MCGEE are in
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-08-11

Harold Brouning, of Moline, visited
Mexico friends last Tuesday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-08-11

ply Review INDUCES in this
netoric: Independence is
IN 1t should shake its
and let the breeze of prog
penn out behind as 1t speeds
~ So mote 1t bel :
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-08-11

Shelf Douglass has sold his store at
Benton City to O. L. Nichols.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-08-11

nder high speed. the fly
'e JohnsonTinfoil and Metal
.t' Louis, burst yesterday
fragments killing one
Ply iniuring another en-
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p.chel Bridgford is quite III.
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Secretary MISSOURI Democratic Press
Association.

Firt-class accommodations for Fair
visitors. On car line direct to grounds.
Fifteen-minutes ride.
Mrs. M. .. ScorT,
1928 Page Avenue,
207-d1t&w20-3t. Sc. Louis, Mo.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-08-11
R. Gibbs is Ill.

4, Rothwell Is IN St. Louis
Mexico weekly ledger., 1904-08-11
KANSAS WHEAT CROP SHORT

W. E. NEwKrRK.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1904-02-18
BRITISH PLANS IN THIBET
C0MPLlCATE SITUATION
Alliance with Japan Is An Added
Complication.

washington: England's military ex-
petition now pressing into Thibet
has become the target of the eyes of
the other great Powers involved in the
far East.
This is because England, while APP
parently all smiles at Secretary Hays
Chinese neutrality proposition, had
not, up to Friday expressed formal
acceptance of the idea, but was dill
gently inquirlng what would probably
be the extent of international concur
rent action for the present preserva-
ton of neutralitay.
This would seem to indicate that
Downing street requires some import
ant information before committing It's
self
Russia has regarded the British ex-
petition with suspicion ever since 1t
started on an ostensible mission to
support the British Treaty Commits
sioners who recently went to Thibet.
Reports received in London are that
Russian emissaries have recently
penetrated the secret city of Lassa to
combat the growth Of British influ-
ences.
For the British to be received cor
daily at this seat of the Buddhist re.
ligion, which has been visited by few
other than Buddhists, would give En-
glish prestige in the far East a greater
force than 1t now possesses.
Colonel Younghusband, who COM
mands the expedition, probably will
have more than winter weather to en-
counter, for it is reported that Thibet-
ans will fight the invasion of their
territory. This probability of hostilities
assumes more importance now.
Representatives of foreign govern
ments here Friday frequently asked
the question: How will England, jap
ans ally, be able to further invade
Thibet IL she agrees to respect the
national authority of China"
1t is pointed out here that If Rus
STA agrees to the neutrality PROPOSE
ton she will doubtless declare that
further progress of an English force
into Thibet would be as fragrant a
violation Of the agreement as If Rus
sia occupied Pekin.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1904-02-18
Blair Cases Dismissed.

st. Louis: The cases against the late
James l.. Blair, charging forgery in
the first degree, were nolle prosecuted
Wednesday in Judge Jesse A. McDon-
AIDS division of the circuit court. At
torney Henry F. Kent, administrator
of the Blair estate, asked that the
cases be dismissed from the docket on
account of the death of the defendant.
The indictments against Blair were
returned by the October grand jury.
In one indictment he was charged
with having forged the names OF John
and Elizabeth Dryer to a deed of trust
for $50, 1000, and in the other the names
of Michael and Johanna OLaughlin
to a deed Of trust for $4,000. Both
deeds, it is alleged. we're disposed to
the Blow estate while Blair and E. S.
Robert were trustees.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1904-02-18
ALEXIEFF ADMITS 10000 JAPANESE
HAVE LANDED AT CHEMULPO

engaged them in hand-tohand fight.
The report says the Japanese were
driven back. 1t is also reported that
forty miles further west.
Confirm Sinking Of Russian Cruisers.
Toxic: Official announcement was
made Sunday of the sinking of three
of the four ships comprising the Rus
sian squadron,
The ships were blown up Friday
night while attempting to pass
through the Tsugaru strait separating
the islands of Hondo and Yezo. The
Russians suffered heavily.
The action was fought north Of
Aomuri, a town in northern Hondo.
It is stated that all three vessels were
blown UP by torpedoes. They were all
cruisers.
They left Vladivostok last Monday
cleared for action. In order to enable
them to get out of the harbor it was
necessary to cut channels in the ice.
AiexieH Confirms Japanese Landing.
St. Petersburg: A communication
from Viceroy Alexieff, received early
Monday morning, confirms the report
of the landing of 10000 Japanese
troops at Chemulpo. The viceroy adds
that reports have been received of
attempts to cut the telegraph wires
along the Chinese Eastern railway,
and also to destroy one of the abut-
ments of the Sungari bridge.
These attempts. he adds, we're i'm
Immediately detected and decisive
measures taken to guard the rail-
way.
Communication by wireless teleg-
raphy has been established with Che
mulpo and Che Foo by ships stationed
between these two places.
All is quiet at Port Arthur. There
is no news of the enemy's fleet, and
no confirmation of the reported ap-
pearance Of Japanese ironclads off
Tatung Kan, but the indications are
that the enemy's scouts are off
Inkau.
The mobilization of troops is being
successfully carried out.
Gen. Bazilweski, chief engineer, re
ports that the Port Arthur forts were
not damaged during the bombardment
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1904-02-18
LOST EIGHTY BUILDINGS
IN BALTIMORE FIRE
Johns Hopkins University Suffers
heavily, with Small Insurance.

Baltimore, Md: One Of the heaviest
losers by the fire is the Johns Hopkins
university. It lost eighty buildings,
valued at s1.sOO,OOO, and bringing an
annual rental of $4,000. The insur-
ance win not cover half Of the amount
lost.
An incident Of Thursday that In
spired the whole community with ire
mendnous confidence was the resump-
ton OF business by the banks.
The process which has been made
in the work Of clearing the debris
from the streets in the burned district
seems almost magical. No attempt was
made Thursday to do more than to
clear the streets from curb to curb,
the debris being piled up on the side
walks and back of the building line.
Many dangerous walls which overhang
the streets we're pulled down.
All through the financial district
prep@ations are being made TO open
safes and vaults Those of the German
bank and the German FIRE insurance
company were opened Thursday and
Inb CaSH huu DOOhb NdhCh Jul uh-
injured. The vault of the Marine bank
was opened Thursday afternoon and
found intact. In no instance have the
contents of any vault been seriously
damaged.
officials of the chamber of COM
merce announced that plans are nearly
completed for the rebuilding of their
100000 structure. Many merchants
and manufacturers whose places Of
business were swallowed up in the
con7agration have signed contracts
for rebuilding.
The leading savings banks in the
city combined in a public announce
ment that none of them have suffered
any loss of securities by the fire, and
that they are in as good condition
financially as ever. and that they will
be open for business February Is.
A composite estimate Of the total
loss from the FIRE by twenty-five ex
pert representatives of leading in
suHance companies, outside of Balti
more, places the figures at $4,000,
eco.