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The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1904-12-15
Wreekane contraet la.

KANSAS CITY. Mo.-The contrac,
for removing the wreckage Of the Cen.
trail venue and Kansas avenue
bridges in the Kaw river was sub-iet
Friday by the contractor. Timothy
Lyons. 10 the Stock Yards Wreckage
company. The company is to receive
$500 for each bridge and the sal
wage, and the work OF removing the
wreckage viii begin Monday. With
the letting Of this contract the re
mOYal Of all the wreckage in the Kaw
has been provided for. The contract
specifies that the wreckage must be
removed by May 4, before the annual
spring rise Of the Missouri and Kaw
rivers.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1904-12-15
contraets . ) MIssourl EIrm-

WAsHINGToN-The Secretary Of
the Interior awarded the contract for
the construction Of courthouses and
jAils in Lawton and Anadarko. OK, TO
L. Crosby & Son, of Kansas City. The
court house and Jail al Lawton are to
cost s25,ol0 and Sll.454, respectively.
and the courthouse and Jail At Ana
darko S26.s7S and Sll.s25 respect.
lively,
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1904-12-15
Tooo's Vigilance Increased,

TOKIo.-It is reported here that,
since the commencement Of the bonn.
bardmsnt Of the Russian fleet In Port
Arthur harbor. the Japanese military
observers on 203-Meter Hill have not
seen anything OF the Russian fleet OF
torpedo boat d~estroyers. and ii is pre-.
sumed IL has taken shelter behind
LRou mountain, The japanese fleet,
lying off the entrance to the harbor,
is constantly on the alert In anticipa-
ton OF an attempt by any Of the Rus,
sian warships to escape and seek ref,
uge in some neutral port.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1904-12-15
AFTER A JuRY OF aeRANDpAs."
Miss Patterson Wants Old Men With
Families TO Decide Her Fate.

NEW YORK-In the murder a 8 OF
Miss Nan" Patterson much has been
said and written upon the defendants
desire for this or that sort OF man
p o the jury. The fact is. she would
prefer being tried by a jury Of grand
pas-those with families OF their
own. with daughters. particularly. The
cynical. the sour and the sad have
teen eliminated as jurors. The aver
age age OF the seven jurors secured
average about 5Sl years-a very IN
usual jury from the point OF view OF
their age. their preservation and TO
business Of health and intellect.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1904-12-15
The G. a. &. commaneer in OMAN

oMAHA.-General w. W. Blackmar.
eommander-in-chief Of the G.. A. r.,
arrived here with a party OF veterans
and spent a day in this city. the guest
OF the Nebraska department of that
organization. General Blackmar's
party was met by a committee headed
by Department Commander Lee S.
Estelle, who welcomed them to the
city. A reception was given General
Blaekmar.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1904-12-15

WAsHINGTON-No extraordinary
session Of Congress will be held next
spring for q revision OF the tariff.
That has been decided definitely.
The question % aa extraordinary ses.
sion next fall Is in allegiance. Pres.
ident Roosevelt announced this de.
eision 20 several Of his callers.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1904-12-15
a Famou. AoteI cIosed.

NEW YORK-The Gilsey house al
Broadway and Twenty.ninth street,
closed is doors Saturday night for
the first time since its opening. near
y thirty-nve years ago. The closing
IL ON o Of dispute OF the Oh
sey estate management aud the les
see.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1904-12-15

SAN FRANclsCo-H. Frankel Of
shanghai who arrived upon The steam.
or Siberia. says hat the blockade
unner are making fortunes carrying
supplies Of food and money from
Shanghai 10 the Russians Ia Port Ar.
thur. One steamer Is believed TO have
taken in 500, 900 rifles and eighty five
cattle Ia October. Il cleared $3.50.
Nnn.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1904-12-15
MesIeans Drowned Near e. orc.

Ell GRO. MEXICo-The water OF
the reservoir Of the Esperanto mine
has broken its bounds and rushed
with a roar down the mountain. The
only structures in its path we're small
huts OF Mexican day laborers. and with
the destruction OF these, five natives
were drowned.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1904-12-15

ToKlo.-The ministers OF state and
party leaders informally discussed the
budget Friday. II Is probable that a
compromise arrangement will be
reached. The proposed increase OF
taxes does not meet with popular ap.
proval, and a new loan will be float.
ed TO meet the consequent deficit.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1904-12-15
Nc caItornIa Messenaer pead.

LOS ANGELES. CAI--Evan Rob.
erts. messenger uf the Wells Fargo
company. who was shot by a train rob.
Der while on the way 70 Los Angeles
over the Atchison, Topeka a Santa Re
railroad near the Needles Monday
morning, Is dead.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1904-12-15
Paraguay Would Accept Mediation.

BuENos AYREs. ARGENTINA
The Argentine minister az Asuncion,
Paraguay. reports that the ParRguayan
government iorcesehRye been again de-
feated by the reyoluuonists. He adds
that arrangements are proposed with.
the object OF preventing further blood.
shed. The government Ia said 10 be
disposed TO accept mediation.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1904-12-15

An enterprising Californian. II. c.
Hoover by name. has made 70 much
money from a coal mining concession
n China that the doWager empress
wants 10 ~repndiato the contract. The
grounds for Reputation are that be is
4 foreign devil.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1904-12-15

ToKIO-General Nogi IL nov child.
less. In the fighting OF November 40.
the second son vas killed on 2Q3.
Meter Hill. His elder son was killed
tn the battle OF Nanshan hill The.
Russians Vere granted permission on.
Tuesday to gather their dead GA 20S-
MeterfniiL
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1904-12-15
Four Entombed b : MIne.

ELpORADo. HL-Four men are
entombed In the Eldorado Coal and
Coke company's mine with no hone for
their rescue; four others are cut and
burned from an explosion which
wrecked the shaft and demolished the
upper works.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1904-12-15
SIC Wm LIZ : German Ll.u,.n.n,

WASHINGToN.-Senator Newlands
OF Nevada, announced the engagemt IT
OF his youngest daughter. France
Saturday, 10 Lieutenant Leopold Won
Bredow Of the German army. Lieuten-
ant % Bredow is an officer OF the
Cuirssier regiment OF the guard. sta.
toned al Berlin. He was attache OF
the German army at Washington in
1908.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1904-12-15
A s7s.sss.1oe an R,ported.

WASHINGTON. - The legislative.
executive aud judicial appropriation
bill. carrying s2S.S3s.50s was report.
ed 20 the house Wednesday. This Is
tSt6.4 AS less than the estimate and
S235.sSI more than the current appro-
priation.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1904-12-15
AelaIna cetton fer a RaIs,.

LAWTON. o. T.-Very little cotton
Is being marketed. This Is because
OF tho low price Tho cotton il being
brought In and Einned and then hauled
home The people sold their earlier
crop at . cent and upward. and don't
have TO sell nov 30 they will hold Il
and Will no doubt gct upwards OF 8
cents. la many farmyards six 10
twenty bales Of cotton are stacked.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1904-12-15

NEW YoRK-The Standard on
tank steamer Atlas will sail for san
Francisco by way Of Cape Horn. The
Atlas will have In tow steel AMI barge
No. o. The distance "a be covered
Is $4,000 miles. and u Is the first st.
tempt ever made % TOW a barge
around the Horn.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1904-12-15
Boys FEN Throvob IN. Ice.

OMAHA. NEB-"Harry' Kruger
and Edward Moleskt. each 10 years
old. we're drowned while skating on
Cuton lake sunday. The lads run on
thin ice and went down, Their bodies
recovered half an hour later.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1904-12-15
To nuIld 4 ttoo.ooo Tamnlr.

SOUTH McALEsTER g. THE
Scottish Rite MaaonH OF his place
have purchased a building site aud
completed arrangements for the cree.
ton OF a 100000 Masonic temple.
which Is TO be- the finest in the United
States Work on The new buildlng wll
begin al once
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1904-12-15
Russia offers srihe.

LONDoN.-A ST. Petersburg CORE
spondent Of the News wires that Il is
reported In diplomatic circles that
Russia has offered 10 cancel the re-
naming Turkish Indebtedness to Rus.
STA II Turkey viii permit the Black
Sea fleet to pass through the Oar
danelles.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1904-12-15

MukpEN-Night sorties are re-
sponsible for n great number Of Jap
anese prisoners being brought within
the lines. The SlDcrians delight Ia
this work and many brushes have oo.
CURED in taking the pickcts. The
chpilyes. 10 a rule. refuse TO answer
questions.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1904-12-15
Ane.her Amerean Attaehs Rsturna.

SAN FRANCIsCo-captain } $.
Morrison. Twentieth United States ln.
fantry. one Of the American attaches
with the Japanese army, arrived here
upon the liner Siberia.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1904-12-15
prlvlna oamhlers out.

LAYTON, o. IA general move.
ment has been %inaugurated here 10
drive the gamblers out OF Comanohe
county Eight gamblers were arrested
Al Walter Friday.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1904-12-15
The Flrst Reeular euslnsss.

WASHINGTON W the senate
convened Wednesday the regular call
for business was made Tor the first
time Ia the session. and many pc.
utl0ns. bills and joint resolutions were
introduced.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1904-12-15

There is talk Of an anti-smoke cru
SADIE in Pittsburg. 1t looks as II the
people Of that town would stop at
nothing in their eagerness for noto-
riety.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1904-12-15
senate Confirms Appointments.

wAsHINGTON-The senate In ex.
ecutive session Wednesday confirmed
all four cabinet nominations and those
OF Mr. Wilcox. 10 be postmaster In
New York. and Francis 4. Leupp for
Indian commissioner.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1904-12-15

Vanderbilt will send anybody a
booklet free. telling how he made
$1,000 grow 10 $1,000. 600. Now VIII
somebody please ISSUE directions for
acquiring $1,000 quickly and safely.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1904-12-15
NEW MEXICO JUDGE OUT.
The President Orders D. 8. Baker Re
moved for office.

WASHINGTON. - Judge benjamin
s. Baker. OF New Mexico, was 70.
moved by the President aa tho result
Of a series OF complains filed with the
President regarding affairs in Berna.
lillo county. Numerous complaints
have been presented, and a thorough
investigation made by a representative
OF the Department Of Justice. Il was
found that in Bernalillo county. In
which Albuquerque is situated. 20.
litical and official affairs generally are
In bad condition. improper jury com
m%issioners we're being appointed. the
selection OF jurors tempered with, the
Sunday Law was not enforced against
gambling and saloons. II was consid-
cred by the President that a more Wig.
orous judge was imperatively need.
ed.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1904-12-15
I'd ID - nanL

PEORIA, ILL-Two men held D
the office Of The Peoria National
bank In the down town district satur.
day and escaped in 8 buggy. They
took about $500.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1904-12-15
sNords boz Rusalan oentraIa.

ST PETERSBURG Tho car has
conferred on General Baidorliug. com.
mandinE the Seventeenth army corps.
and sakharon. chief OF staff under
k%uropaikin. golden swords. set with
briliants and Inscribed, For yalor.'
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1904-12-15

TOXIC The headquarters staff
has published a list Of thirty-slx Off
GERS killed and forly-eight wounded.
presumably around Port Arthur. The
japanese liner America Maru has.
been commanded by the government
and viii be made an auxiliary cruiser.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1904-12-15

John ID. Rookefeller's purpose in
auylng up the small village OF Briggs
Fille seems TO be 10 close a saloon
Ehlch Is obnoxious 10 him. Il must
be pleasing 10 be able TO get rid OF
rival annoyances that way.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1904-12-15

In New York they say that a high.
neck dress and a diamond tiara Is
he latest opera costume. But what
4. after one gets the diamond tiara.
me hasn't money enough left 10 get
the high-neck dress?
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1904-12-15

ASHLAND, KY.-Six men we're
killed upon the river near here by an
explosion Of nitro-glycerln The men
were on the way from slstersyille. W.
Va, TO Haysville, Ky.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1904-12-15

Unfortunately the morning papers
neglect to say whether that young
man who has decided to work for a
living is a second OF third cousin OF
E. II. Hartman.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1904-12-15

Russell sage's nephew has gone on
the stage as a member OF the chorus
In n OF the musical comedies. II
he had been RusselIs niece he would
have began as a prima donna.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1904-12-15
RsappeInted p~ostmaster.

WASHINGTON John A. Merritt
OF New York was reappointed by the
president a. postmaster o. this city.
The appointment viii go 20 the Sen
ate at once.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1904-12-15
AoMIRAL oAvIs ReAoY 30 sAIL:
American Member Of Trawier Commits.
sion Has Received instructions.

NTHtTINHH OF IFaWIcF NoUmI1-
sion Has Received instructions
WASHINGTON. - Rear Admiral
Charles H.. Davis. who has been de-
tailed by the president 90 represent
the United States on the International
commission created 10 investigate the
Doggerbank affair. has received fun
and complete Instructions from the
secretary OF state. and will sail from
New York neX Saturday on the steam
ship Finland. Lieutenant W. F. Brick.
er. his flag lieutenant. will accompany
Admiral Davis and serve as his secre-
tary during the sessions Of the COM
mission Ia Paris.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1904-12-15

A Chicago man asks the court to
award him alimony from his divorced
wife who has been accustomed to
earn the family living. Why not, to
be suree
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1904-12-15
Not FIahtlna oserne.

MUSKoGEE. I. T.-Goyernment OF.
hcials deny the report recently circu.
lated that Indian Agent shoenfelt has
started a fight to Dust J.. George
Wright, resident Indian inspector OF
the territory. from office.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1904-12-15

Students Of the Brazilian military
school attempted 10 overturn the gov.
eminent. but were captured and sent
10 prison. They should have restricted
their revolutionary activities 20 In.
venting a new yen.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1904-12-15
is NEAR
TOGO DEVASTATING INNER PORT
ARTHUR.
SHIPS BURNED At WATERS EDGE
Russia Talks Of Peace-oeneral Toao.
Has Lost Yiis Two Sons In
the War With
Russia.

cHEFoo-oenersi Togo has
commenced a terrific bernhard
, ment Of the inner docks Of Port
, Arthur, and dense smoke aseends
hesvenward, indicating a eonfia-
grafton, the like Of which the Rus
, Sian stronghold has not Witnessed
before. Everything points TO the
: final dissolution. The end cannot
, be far off.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1904-12-15

Secretary Taft roassures Panama
with the Official statement that the
United States has no other design
upon the isthmus than 10 build a ca.
Ral. II won't eye take away the
dirt.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1904-12-15
NOW TALK OF A
Recall Of Baltic Flee, ls No, Improb-
able.

Nissan " 9aihN FNN0A - wv WFfe9
able.
LONDON.-Seyeral English newspa-
pers claim 10 have reliable informa-
tion that the recall Of the Baltic fleet
Is pending. Others predict an early
beginning TO peace negotiations as a.
result Of the fail OF the Port Arthur
fleet.
The newspaper Russ. oi s. Peters
burg. however. says a third fleet Is
about to be dispatched 10 the Far
East.
Tho Manchester Dispatch hears that
the sultan has assured Great Britain
that Turkey viii adhere 90 the treaty
OF Paris, preventing the Black sea
fleet from passing the D~ardaneIles.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1904-12-15

An Ohio convict who was out on pa
role was put back in prison because
he got married. Isn't ii about time
for some Of the women's clubs 20 take
Ohio under consideration?
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1904-12-15
ohio gmbezier Sentenced to S Years,

LIMA. Or. o. Woods. secretary OF
the Lima Home and Savings Associa
tion. found guilty Of cmbeEzling more
thar S25. 900. who forbade his attorney
to try for a new trial. was sentenced
to five years In the ~penitentiary.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1904-12-15
Yaehtrman crematsd.

NIAGARA FALLS. n. YIN a fire
at La Sale Saturday morning. Charles
Meyer Of Buffalo was burned TO death
"a his steam yacht. Lillian May.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1904-12-15

A New York paper refers to Harry
Iehr as the young society wine
agent" However. that's a eompli.
ment in New York.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1904-12-15

A ~batileship named for the State
n New Jersey has just been launched.
This naturally suggests the query why
ne New Jersey mosquito hasn't been
rained to be utilized IN war. As 3
lort OF aerial torpedo boat his utility
sould Be u~nQuestionee
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1904-12-15

ENID. o. T-The Farmers State
bank at Lambert was broken into aud
robbed Wednesday night Of $1,000 by
three men.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1904-12-15

The worlds annual output Of dia.
monds is estimated at sS5. 100000. and
the stingy old earth yields them up
with extreme reluctance.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1904-12-15

Uncle Sans newest cruiser whizaes
by O before you can say "Pennsyl.
vania."
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1904-12-15

Mr.. Kyrle Bellew says that acting
Is not an art and hat actors are not
artists. There have been times when
we've suspected il.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1904-12-15

The hoary old church oyster Joke.
in spite Of its years. capers nimbly
TO the front again. claiming as its
tribute the usual weary smile.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1904-12-15

A Chicago man transferred a house
and lot to his hsneee before the we'd
ding. There's one woman who really
has won a home.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1904-12-15

Two patriotic young women are
going to erect a home for geniuses
out OF a job. They had better rent
a whole township,
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1904-12-15
Do RetaInsd 20 cahlnst.

THE CITY or MEXIco-President
Diaz has Feappolnted the entire cab
met. and be asked congressional Sane
ton thereto.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1904-12-15

The opera season has opened in
New York cityswith unusual splendor.
though the experts differ as to the
value OF the diamonds on exhibition.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1904-12-15

In Manchuria they blow up maya
zines In this happy land Of peace
and plenty they simply blow up the
writer.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1904-12-15

What is the basis for the supersti-
ton that the wishbone brings good
luck? It didn't bring good luck to
the turkey.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1904-12-15
70 I'M b ) rraIn In Nsbra,Ln

MEADOW NEB-Mr. and Mrs
Thomas b.. Ayers we're struck by a
train and killed Saturday while At.
tempting 10 cross the Northwestern
railroad tracks 10 a binding storm.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1904-12-15

Did Sir Edward Clarke ever hear
anybody refer TO our national bird as
anything but the American eagleg
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1904-12-15

NO man." says a contemporary,
has a right to look any uglier than
he Is" We know several who
couldn't.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1904-12-15

The coreless apple is now on the
market, and the small boy won't have
anything left to give to his little sis
ter.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1904-12-15

Give the doctor his due. II might
have been an undertaken who In.
vented the quick lunch.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1904-12-15

Yalo had best not make future foot.
ball earnings public. The trusts may
capture the game.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1904-02-18
Three Doctors, oninions.

Buffalo, n Y, Feb. 15th.-Physi-
clans have accepted Dodds Kidney
Pills as the standard remedy for dis
eases OF the Kidneys and kindred
complaints r. III. Dunaway, NJ D..
of Benton, H.. says:
"Dodd's Kidney Pills cured me Of
Diabetes after everything else had
failed and was given up to die.
have since prescribed them In my
regular practice for every form OF
Kidney Trouble, and have never as yet
known them to fail
Jesse l.. Lines, NJ D.. st. John.
Kansas, says:
II prescribed Dodd's Kidney Pills
for the little daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Mcbride of this place. who suffered
from Epileptic fits following Scarlet
ina. results were miraculous; | have
never seen anything like It."
Leland Williamson, M. d., York
town, Ark, says:
"Dodd's Kidney Pills are the best
medicine | know Of for all forms Of
Kidney Disease. | believe In using
the remedy that relieves and cures my
patients, whether ethical or not. and
l always prescribe Dodd's Kidney
Pills and can testify that they In
variably accomplish permanent and
perfect cure Of all Kidney Com
plants"
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1904-02-18
MORE BUILDING FOR ABERDEEN.
A Five.story Business Block as q
Starter,

Il
| Caspar HAITI will erect his flve-story
business block at Aberdeen the CON-
ing summer. He has expended sever
al thousand dollars on the basement,
but was deferred from beginning the
saferstracture last year by the discov-
cry of defect in the title of one of
the four lots to be covered by the
building.
Besides the HAITI block. buildings
in sight for business purposes are a
warehouse and Office building for the
Aberdeen Wholesale Grocery COM
pany; large warehouse for the j. +.
| Case company; two-story brick and
| stone building for the use of the Aber-
| deem Commercial club; two-story
| brick and stone store building for A.
w. Voedisch, the jeweler;; two.
story brick and stone building by the
Carswell estate of Chicago; another
| tow-story brick factory building by
Ward Bros. compan bakers and can
| dy manufacturers. The failure of the
| contractors TO get the government
| building inclosed last fall delayed the
viii employ large number of men
| through the summer.
City Engineer Washburn presented
| his annual report to the city council,
and the extent Of public improve
ments in new cement sewers and
| sidewalks is shown during 1903 to
have been S45,21643, of which $17,-
S95.1S was spent for sewers and the
remainder, except $2,07736, for side
walks, crossings, intersections, stone
or cement curbs, etc. The cement
sidewalks ordered for this year
amount to 1906 feet. The total new
sewer laid amounted to 1892 feet
making a total for the city of over
seven miles. Last year the new ce-
ment sidewalks measured four and a
half miles, and there is ordered for
1904 nearly four miles more.
The city also laid large amount Of
new water pipe. the total length Of g.
inch pipe being 1,1S3 lineal feet and
of 4-inch pipe 6,S45 feet. About four
miles of new gas mains were laid.
The city engineer recommends that
paving likely to be done on Main
street next summer be of macadam.
He figures that six-inch macadam can
be put down for $1.10 square yard,
while crushed granite would cost $3.50
square yard, and brick or stone from
So to $3.50 a square yard.