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The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1905-09-01
STATE FAIR
! to be Best Ever Held
b Dakota At.
lance Looked For

ldings on the State Fair
Re receiving a last coat of
the carpenters are gather
Dir tools, and by the opening
lie Fair, Sept. llth, every
be in readiness for the
agricultural display and 'har-
Eal that has ever been pull
The state. The entries are
n they have ever been be-
Ry South Dakota State Fair.
Eg programme has been ar
an expert in the business,
be interesting to every lover
flesh. Besides the usual
bnd running races there is a
pony race every day. An
pny race by Indians in war
Expected but not assured up
me.
Is an artificial lake of water
FOUND which will be enlarged
year and row boats put upon
E enjoyment OF visitors. A
pure blooded live stock on
y morning, Sept. 14th, will be
eSting thing for all breeders
Pate. An Indian village OF
T Indians will prove an inter
Fature to a great many people.
fw grand stand will seat over
|ouSand people, and it is built
De foundations and large tim
|lhat it is absolutely safe.
the most interesting feat
|llle fair grounds will be the
morse team Of Percheron draft
ms team took the Crane
onsalp at the international
'oh at Chicago last December
Ohsldered by judges to be the
(ofse team in the world. Il
Tile Fair management {
penny to get this team here
''l interesting to every one.
The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1905-09-01
CHICAGO Grain and Provisions.

Chicago, Aug. 29.-Wheat-sept.,
1875 @79c; Dec, 80%c; May, 8SAc.
Corn-sept., 51Mc; Dec, 42Bc; May.
42Ac. Oats-Aug., 25Ac; Sept, 25kc;
Dec, @26%c; May, 28k@2Shc.
Pork-sept., $14.95; Oct, SASS; JAM.
$12.65. Fax-Cash, Northwestern,
s1.12; Southwestern, $1.10. Butter
Creameries, 17@21c; dairies. 1910
1870. Eggs--13A @16Mc. Poultry
Turkeys, 15c; chickens. 12c; springs.
13c.
The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1905-09-01
Chicago Union Stock Yards.

Chicago, Aug. 29.-Cattle-Good to
prime steers, s5.50@6.40; poor to me-
dunn, $4.O0@5.30; stockers and feed
ers, $2.25@4.25; cow and heifers, ST.
25@4.75; calves, $3.50@7.50. Hogs
Mixed and butchers, $5.70@6.30; good
to choice heavy, s6.00@6.30; light,
$5.S5@6.SO. Sheep-Good to choice
wethers, $5.25@5.40; Western sheep,
$5.OO@5.40; native lambs, $5.30@7.65;
Western, $6.00@7.65.
The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1905-09-01
Very Low Rates to Richmond
Virginia,

via the North Western Line. Excur-
sion tickets will be sold Sept. . 10 -
inclusive, with favorable return Inn,
tts. on account OF Farmers National
Congress. Apply to agents on'oaso s, ~
North Western R'y. oio
The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1905-09-01
st. Paul Union Stock Yards.

st. Paul, Aug. 29.-Cattle-Good to
choice steers, $4.50@5.50; common to
fair, $3.75@4.25; good to choice cows
and heifers, s3.50@4.25; veals, $4,000
5.25. Hogs-$5.55@6.1O. Sheep-Year-
lings, $4.50@5.75; good to choice ma
tive lambs, $5.0O@6.0O.
The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1905-09-01
MARKET
MINNEAPOLIS Wheat.

Minneapolis, Aug. 29.-Wheat-
Sept, S1%@S1Ac; Dec, 80A @sOAc;
May, S3hc. On track-No. 1 hard,
90c; No. 1 Northern, $50; No. 2
Northern, 84hc.
The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1905-09-01
Duluth Wheat and Flax.

Duluth, Aug. 29.-Wheat-To arrive
New No. 1 Northern, 83%c; No. 2
Northern, 79%c; Sept. (old), 81%c;
Sept. (new), 77%c; Dec, 1880. Flax
On track, $1.30; to arrive, $1.10;
Dec, $1.03h.
The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1905-09-01
MAD SLAYER LEAVES A SIGN.
TX. c. No. Ia" Written on Cards by
Brutal Murderer.

Helena, Mont, Aug. 26.-Lewistown,
the county seat of Fergus county, is
stirred over the brutal murder there
OF Samuel Studinski, s~ixty-seven years
old. Studinski was attacked when
alone in his pawnshop. An axe or
similar instrument was used and the
victim was beaten to death. The body
was found lying in a pool of blood,
Pinned upon the breast was a card
upon which was scrawled in the vic.
TINS blood tx. G. No. a." A similar
card was found on the stove. The
place evidently had been robbed. The
legend on the cards leads to the be-
lief that a demented man was the
murderer.
The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1905-09-01

Taken Up-supsouns l = years Old,
weight about 1850. whitecollar marks
white on back, shod all around. Tax
enup by me the 2sth Of August.
+. MCGEE, Plano, :. y.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1905-01-28
Mrs. Harper Still Improving.

The special tanned nurse in charge
of Mrs. J. E. Harper at the Whitaker
hospital reported at an early hour
this morning that the general condi-
ton Of her patient was much better.
She said that Mrs. Harper had suffer
ed from several attacks of weakness
during the day and that she was un
conscious at times. These spells how
ever. were only due to fever, says the
Journal
The injured woman seems to be
improving rapidly and the nurse says
that she will be alright in few
weeks unless she suffers from a re
lapse. She is receiving the best oil
care and skilled physicians attendin.
her every day.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1905-01-28
CHANGE IN s. p. TIME CARD
Will Not Materially Change Train
.co, ,.,.,o, Arrival Here. 'is'''''.

Will Not Materially Change Train
ooo ,swoq Arrival Here. -Y '''a.3'.,I
Incident to the removal Of the ferry
boat Salona that has been used by the
Southern Pacific to transport it's trains
across Carquinez. a radical change Of
trains Of the western division of the
Ogden route win be made. to take
effect about the list OF February.
While the big boat is undergoing re-
pairs trains will run via Stockton as
follows: Trains leave San Francisco
via Niles:
Atlantic Express No. 4-7:30 a m.
Overland Limited No. $500 Am
Reno Special No. 14--6:OO p. m.
Atlantic Express No. $500 p. m.
Trains will arrive at San Francisco:
Tonopah Special No. 1880 q m.
Pacific Mail No, 3--l2:50 p m.
Pacific Express No. s -5:15 p IN
Overland Limited No. $50 pm.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1905-01-28

There is an effort being made 10
establish a freight line from Los We
gas to the following points: Los We
gas to Ash Meadows, II miles, with
four wateri places; Ash Meadows
to Gold Cen cr, 35 miles, VITA one
watering place; Gold Center tc Brey.
fogle mines, $ miles; Gold Center
to Bullfrog miles.
large number OF laborere, are EN-
ployed at Marmol grading for the
works to be erected at that point b,
the Truckee River General Electro
Company for the purpose of supplying
the mines in Virginia with power.
| Danci.1O School
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1905-01-28
To Advertise Nevada.

The Southern Pacific Company is ar
ranging to publish a pamphlet on the
resources of Nevada and to circulate
it in the East. The Nevada Chamber
of Commerce will assist in the work
and the work will be one of the larg-
est advertising pamphlets ever pub
lished on the resources of this State
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1905-01-28
Dancing School.

On Saturday evening, January 14th,
at ArmOry Hall, dancing school will
be established. Social dance to fol-
low. Instructions from Z to 9 in the
evening. Gents so cents Eiqnire at
the Singer Office, Park Hotel.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1905-01-28

The finest in the line of wood can
be found at kattlemans He will de
liver the same cut or in full length
to any part OF the city and his price
is reasonable
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1905-01-28

Evidence Of the Existence Of .CIiff
DWellers Along the Meadow Valley
sol WASH, Which Antedates the T
Occupation Of the Country Cs1s

0wStSsO SNsVss0 ess0 UsV00O~ WV
$50 WASH, Which Antedates the
Occupation Of the Country oa1s
20 by American indians. ;sa
A run down the line Of the San Pc
dro road from Caliente toward Moapa
is frought with sufficient sights of in
terest to captivate the senses Of world
worn globe trotters and Psychologists.
The right of way winds between
mountains Of multi-colored quartz,
birds eye porphyry and yellow, red
and green streaked limestone cross
cut by narrow, rock gulches through
which rush clear streams OF water
cold as ice even in mid summer. along
which vari-colored wild flow ers, bril-
liant blossomed cacu and evergreen
trees grow in profusion.
About forty miles below Caliente on
the north side Of the road stand high.
smooth cliffs Of balsat. on the face OF
which are carved hieroglyphfcs. en-
bracing various forms Of animal life
now extinct. Among those are cuts OF
animals resembling deer with straight
twisted horns, mountain sheep minus
horns, birds of unknown classes and
reptiles the like Of which we're never
seen save through the bottom OF
glass of absinthe or moonshine bOur-
bone and male and female figures
kneeling beneath images Of grotesquc
ASPECT in base relief and suns cut
with eyes and nose in the center, from
the outer circles of which extend long
waving rays.
About twenty-five miles below Cali
ente and to the south of the line a
cave has been recently discovred
which has been explored for a dis
lance Of about 800 feet, and which
cuts through walls Of spar and watei
crystals. From the roofs are pendant
stalactites and from the floor aris<
Stalagmites of pure. white crystal
That these rooms have been inhabite!
is evidenced by worn seats cut in tn,
solid spar in two of the apartment
thus far explored. The cave evidentl,
continues to greater lengths an;
depths but so far no one has had tn
temerity to continue research int
it's interior divisions.
The young men who have thus ia
seen this cave state that the entranc
is far in the side ofy the mountai
and the trail throuh it gradually DE-
sends into the heart of the range
They state also that the air is pur
so far as they have explored, but b.
comes close toward the end Of tn
fourth gallery, and they have difficult
in keeping the candles lighted. The
found at the further end Of the SCI
ond room a deep we'll like sink tn
depth of which they were unable
determine, although a stone droppe
gov no sound of striking landin
place anywhere below.
This portion Of the San Pedro lir
is picturesque and of unusual feature
and will undoubtedly be gre;
scenic feature for the new Salt Lal
and Los Angeles route.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1905-01-28
.--~@

Passenger traffic is exceedingly
heavy out Tonopah way. About
seventy people, on an average, arrive
there daily, and about forty come out
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1905-01-28
Weber to Remain at Carson.

District Attorney Craig stated yes
terday that he would leave Eli Web
Der, the negro who so brutally as
saulted Mrs J. e. Harper, at the
State Prison until the grand jury
the confession he has made, The
negro will remain there until public
feeling has subsidized then he will he
taken to Reno for trial.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1905-01-28
Former carsonite Dead.

f0fmef Vat8otJIe Oe90.
Word has been received from Port
Townsend. announcing the death Of
W. A. Wilcox, a former Carsonite.
Mr. Wilcox spent many years in this
city being in the employ of Chas. H.
Kelly. He also lived in Bodie and
Virginia City. Deceased leaves q wife
VII . Sas many personal friends in this
city who will extend their sympathy
in her hour of grief. The many
friends of the family will be grievel
to learn of his untimely end.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1905-01-28

Invitations are out for the wedding
of Miss Edna McEwen and Mr.. Har-
old Johnson, the event to take place
at the McEwen ranch near Lakeview
next Sunday.
Jim Butler, the father Of Tonopah,
is sojournina in Reno for day, or two
He vii go on to San Francisco to visit
his family who are spending the win
i)te1i there. rhcY,
| The Emporium received nne as
sortment of beads in all colors, yes
terday. Y :
Furnished rooms opposite the NJ. 4.
! Church. Enquire at premiseL fF936
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1905-01-28
Born.

In Carson City, Nevada. January
&c, 1905, to the wife of Mr. Lee era
ven, a daughter.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1905-01-28

Wanted-Milker to work on ranch.
Apply at this Office.
Joe Plat has the finest line of over
coats shown in the city.
Thefts are Of daily occurrence in
Goldfield, the thieves taking anything
movable, no matter what the size.
Try Golden Gate Mocha and Java
coffee. and you will be pleased. To
be had at Meyers Mercantile Co.
- FOR SALE - Thoroughbred short
horned Durham bull aged one year
Pedigree registered and furnished on
application. Inquire of Joe Joseph,
Orphans Home
News comes from q prominent
stakeholder and director in the mucd
talked Of Western Pacific railroad that
actual construction work will be lc6m
menced by that company within sixty
days and will be rushed a. fast as
men and money can do It. -.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1905-01-28
THE LEGISLATURE
, Twelfth @Day-Assembly.

Twelfth .pay-Assembiy. a. /
Assembly convened at II Ia sm
Quorum present. Leave of absence
granted to Henderson. Patterson and
Mcbride. s-5|3lhfl z
Assembly Joint Concurrent Resolu
lion No. 5-Relative to interstate rail
way rates and rebates for private car
lines. Referred to Railroads and Cor
porations.
Cushing gave notice of bill which
he will introduce to repeal certain
acts OF the legislature relative to the
militia.
A. b. 11.-Orr, by leave, act limit
ing the number Of miniLg locations
by any person for himself or as az
agent or attorney for another and
providing for = uniform certificate
Of mining location. Referred to
Mines and Inning.
A. b. -Cushing-Act to provide
for the inspection Of mines. Referred
to Mines and Mining.
A. b. 13-Dodge-An act to amend
Sec. 124 OF an act to regulate set
tlement Of the estates of deceased
pecsons. Judiciary.
Adjourned till Monday at II a. m
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1905-01-28
Senate.

Senate convened at usual hour with
President Allen in the 49,
Roll call, absent Hardin, Hunter,
Lord, Williams, Them and Wilson.
Prayer by the CHAPLAIN.
Journal Of yesterday read and ap-
proved.
Senator Brougher introduced in ac-
cordance with previous notice. s. B.
No. 8-An act to pay Chartz, Judge
and Coffin for legal services rendered
The L. under contract. Referred
to Committee on Ways and Means.
s. B. No 9-An act providing fol
appointment of State Revenue Ag
ent. Referred to Committee on Ways
and Means
! Joint Resolution No. 2-Relalive t.
reopening the Carson Mint Referred
to Committee Federal Relations
Adorned until IL A. M r'~-Sav.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1905-01-28
Church. Enquire at premiseI iiT95a

ne.'1sc hons CT pn,aoqorn .ooj,,u
-i5saoo SIR 10 .1uo9 alo..7A 70 40
oHf OF aT'nis41ea rsbsvsA 10 nofiu,
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1905-01-28
United States Court.

will render his opinion this Saturday
morning at ten o'clock in the United
States Court in the case of Zeres
v. Vanina mining case from Search
hight Mining District, Nevada, in
which there are some questions of i'm.
portance to locators of mining claims.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-12-20
Pnlice Court.

TJustice II. b. Cation presiding.
The following cases were disposed oil
this morning:
Samuel Dudley, colOred, arrested by
Officer Bell upon suspicion of rohbIng
Ernest Crump's store, bad his case con,
tinued. Robert Dewey, colored, arrested
by Officer Mayhugh on suspicion OF be-
ing a party to the above oiense, WAS dis
missed Josiah Parker, colored' arrest
ed by Officers Henderson and Beach on
suspicion of being connected with the
robbery, had his case continued.
Daisy Williams, cOIored, arrested by
Officer Beach charged with disorderIy
cond net, was dismissed.
James Digs, colored, arrested by
Officer Knight charged with carrying
concealed weapons, was fined $50,
Violet Todd, arrested by Officer Young
charged with stealing ring from Lena
Bloom. was dismissed. Pearl Hamilton,
arrested by the same officer on the same
charge. wss fined $50.
William Harrison, arrested by Oflcer
Young charged with being drunk and
refusing to pay cab fare, was lined 81
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-12-20

Alta congregational meeting in the
Second Presbyterian Church after the
the morning service yesterday a letter
was read from Rev. DR.. F. } Brooke,
r..'o- Of the church, requesting the con
uregation to unite with him in request
10 the Presbytery of the Chesapeake that
his present relations be dissolved and
that be he granted permission to enter
another presbytery. DIR. Brooke 10 nus
letter stated that he was decided 10 his
conviction that his duty compelled hlm
10 sever his connection with the fresoy'
,ery of the Chesapeake aud the church
in this city and bis resignation IS nncon-
ditjOnal The congregation decided 10
Join with him in the request to the
presbytery. which will meet in this city
Friday morning next at III O'Clock.
Ia taking this action representatives OF
the congregation expressed their apPre-
citation Of the faithful services OF Dr.
Brooke during the six years he has been
pastor of the church in this city. Dr.
Brooke stated yesterday that he has de-
clined the call to church 10 Beverly;
W. Va. and will accept one ten iered
him from the Presbyterian Church in
Romney. w. Va. The church at that
nlace has about 800 members. He will
assume charge January /, 1906 During
DIR. Brooke's residence in Alexandra he
has been exceedingly popular and he has
made many friends and acquaintance
who will regret his departure from our
midst He is a. present the Oh lplain OF
r. E. Lee Camp, Confederate Veterans.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-12-20
LOCAL RREVITIES.

Joseph Boldeu, well. known coIorea
man. died today at his home on West
street
A fight between two men took place
in an u, per King street saloon ihis
morning. Neither belligerent was much
hurt.
A marriage license was issued in
Washington on Saturday TO William !.
Marsteller, of Manassas, and Eunice NJ
Utterback, OF Centerville.
The axle of car in frei!ht train OF
the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad broke
at CuIpeper yesterday and caused some
delay 10 the running of trains.
The running Of trains on the electric
railway was delayed yesterday morning
by the derailment of locomotive near
the north approach to the Long BRIDE
Mary, the infant daughter OF Mr.. An
drew Underwood, died at an early hour
this morning at her parents home on
Prince street, between Fairfax aud Lee.
Mrs. George A. Rowland, while visit
ing her daughter on Wilkes street today,
in laughing, threw back her head and
strained one of the muscles of her neck,
from which she is suffering intense pam.
Captain Herbert Bryant, of this city,
has recently sold the Capital Traction
Comp any, of Washington, 10, 900 square
feet of land in Georgetown, embracing
a large frontage on 32d street, and CIV
ing the company an outlet to their IN
land property. 1t is understood to be
the desire of the company to build a
mammoth power plant adjacent to the
car barn of the company on NJ street.
Dearborn aud Son offer exceptional opporc.
tunities in gifts, h,ving large assortments OF
hest quality silk umbrellas, mounted; wat mes;
rings loekets, necklaces and everything iound
in q modern jewelry store. Signets spec''
atty.
Failing for turkeys every night tins
week at ". H. Cox's saloon, southeast cor
ner of Cameron and Fayeite streets.
Fried CLANS 30 cents a dozen. Oysters
fried stew or raw. Free lunch-hot sausage,
C. II. Zimmerman, Market Space.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-12-20
PLANS for Grand boulevard.

The Mount Vernon Avenue Associa-
tion which has charter for the con-
struction of grand boulevard from
Washington city to Mount Vernon as
memorial to General Washington, has
planned conference of the governors
of all the States and territories, who
are Independents of the association, IN
Washington early next year in the IN
terests Of the plans. The fortunes OF
the project now seem to depend largely
anon what action Congress takes IN re-
gard 60 bills recently introduced Tor the
payment TO The association OF The sum Of
$l2O,O 600. with interest since lI9o'
which is the amount of claim trans,
ferred to the association by the Slate OF
Virginia.
The question, Of the construction OF a
suitable roadway in a more or less direct
line from the south end OF the new High
way bridge across the Potomac to the
National cemetery at Arlington Is being
discussed in Alexandria city and county.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-12-20
Washington Sewage.

AT the request of Mr.. Gardner L.
Boothe, Corporation Attorney for Alex-
andria, Hon. j. F. Rixey, with whom
The former is comforting, expects TO IN
lroduce bill in the House of Represen-
tatiyes before the holidays to require
that the outlet of the Washington sewage
shall be located not less than two mlles
below this city irstead of above this
place. as at present Mr. Rixey hopes
to have On earls hearing of the matter
before the District OF Columbia commit
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-12-20
Funeral.

The funeral of the late William j.
Summers took place from the residence
ON King street, between Henry and Fay
e.,e, this afternoon and was attended oy
friends and acquaiutances Of the deceas-
ed Members of R. E. Lee Camp, Con-
federate Veterans, attended in a DO ".
The paIlbesrers were Messrs. 7. r. Cor
mao. Oscar Tubmanlsnd Chas. 5. Taylor,
Of Lee Camp, and Elder William Camp,
hell and Deacons +. L. Slaymaker and
Geo. f. Markell of the Second Presby'
terrain Church. Rev. DR.. F. ). BROOKE
Chaplain of Lee Camp, conducted The
services,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-12-20
Fined Twenty Dollars.

A woman named Lena Bloom made
COMPLAINT At the station house Saturday
night that Pearl Hamilton and Viola
Todd had stolen diamond ring from her
aCd that they had gone to Washington
AZ the instance Of Lieutenant Smith the
two women were arrested in that city
and later Officer Young went to Wash
ington and brought them to this city.
They were arraigsed before the Police
Court thi, morning when the Todd
Ooman was dismissed but Pearl Hamil-
ton was fined $50.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-12-20
Senate Democrats.

Democratic Senators at a caucus sat
urday approved the action of their steer
ing committee 10 filling committee va
cancies. The important assignments are
Appropriations-GOrmsn Md
Interoceanic canals -Simons IN. ~.
Military affairs (lhree vacancies,
Foster la. Overman q. Co. and
Taliaferro Fla.
Rules-Bailey Tex.
Observation-Disclosures Idaho.
Indian affairs-Clarke Ark }, in place
of Overman.
Postoflices and post rOads-Rsyner
(Md.), in place Of German.
Taliaferro (Fla.), in place
of German.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-12-20
HamDtOn Hounds.

The Cameron Run Hounds will meet
at West Falls Church on Wednesday
next and on Saturday at the Kennels.
Christmas day Mr.. and Mrs. c. II. Smith
will entertain the party at breakfast al
Hampton Farm and the run will be from
Clouds Mill. The following meets will
be held from Springfield and Falls
Church respectively Wednesday and
Saturday of this week.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-12-20
Fires.

The clubhouse known as the bachelor
.luarsers) at Fort Myer was destroyed by
fire Yesterday morning. 1t was with
great difficulty that the fire was pre-
vented from spreading to other buildings
Fire last night destroyed the ciuo'
house of the High Island Canoe CLUB,
on High Island in the Potomac, Jus'
above Little Falls. The building was
valued at 81, 500 and was uninsured.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-12-20
Yesterday.

The weather yesterday was compare
<iyely mild and fair, but the melting
snow and ice falling from trees and the
esyers of houses rendered outdoor con-
ditiops uncomfortable. The city was
ouiet during the day and the number
of people on the streets was limited.
There was falling off in church atien-
dance. especially at night, by reason OF
she condition of the streets.