davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1905-01-19
Missouri State Bank Meeting.

The stockholders and officers OF
the Missouri State Bank held their
annual meetings on January 9th,
1908.
The officers elected were:
VIM L Walton, President.
DIR. 7. C. Boulware, V. President.
J K. Jenkins, Cashier.
Wesley Denton, Asst, Cashier,
Corb'y Garard, Clerk and
Bookkaeper,
DIRECTORS.
DR.. T. G. Boluware DR.. j, NJ. Christy
John Dcerwester, G. IL. butcher,
J. r. jenkins, Samuel Levy,
A. b. Owen, B. p. Powell,
VIM. f. Walton, Chas, r. Radiord,
Vim. B. Tyler, Frank NJ. Voris,
DR.. n. l. Whipple.
The business for the year 1904
showed as follows:
Gross earnings, $15,472 GA
Gross expenses and
taxes paid, 1926 81
Leaving as net earnings S,146.O3
During the year placed
In surplus fund, 100000
Paid stockholders 10 per
cent dividends, $500 90
Profits left over and not
divided, TAG Oh
Total $s,14e,O3
1t was found the bank
holds in loans, s15a,5se So
Real estate " bank
building,) 100000
Furniture, fixtures and
stocks 100000
Cash on hand and in
other banks subject
to check, S5,041.52
Total s24s,637 81
Capital stock, $55 900 90
Surplus fund, $500 90
Due depotitors, 1S4,137.S7
Total $24S,637. 81
During the last five years the Mis-.
souri, State Bank has paid all ex-
penses and taxes, and earned net for
It's stockholders $37, $4,000 which
equals thirteen and sixty-three hun.
dreths per cent each year.
The bank was found to be in good
condition and doing a safe and prof.
table business.
The stockholders and directors
we're well pleased and the officers Of
bank were congratulated on their
showing for safe banking methods
andgood profits.
The Missouri State Bank 10 one oil
the old and substantial institution
Of the county.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1905-01-19
The Only Place.

To have your lace curtains cleaned
makes old ones nice as new.
TROY LAUNDRY,
III II. Phone 1873.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1905-01-19
B. F. RICHARDS
Handles Piano Organs
And Small Instruments,

Strings for same. Sewing machines,
needles and repairs. New and second
hand goods. Came in and see me
first door south OF Bazaar, South side
square, Butler, Missouri. IL 4t
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1905-01-19
Dr.. VIM. ST. John

at the Cottage House, in Butler,
January 25th. Ny price for glasses
are so very reasonable that there is
no excuse for you not:having pair
that is absolutely correct. l have
been making regular visits to Butler
for three years and give as references
all the leading citizens Of Butler.
Examination and Consultation free.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1905-01-19

WANTED-Young man from Bates
county to prepare for desirable
position in Govt. Mail Service. Sal
airy $500. Rapid promotion to
$780, Splendid opportunity. AID:
dress Box One, Cedar Rapids, lat
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1905-01-19

II your want a Thoroughbred Per
cheron stallion attend the sale at j
W. Barnhart's residence, ~ miles
northeast OF Butler, Wednesday OF
next week.
Claiming that his life Ia ruined and
his fortune Lost by the attacks Of
Lawson on Wall street. Frank d,
Austin makes two unsuccessful at.
tempts to leap from the Brooklyn
bridge.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1905-01-19

Necessary to choice
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1905-01-19

Married, on January I, 1905 at C.
A. McCombs, in Spruce township, Mr.
Joe G. Hickman to Miss Myrtle E
Pettus, both Of Ballard. Bates
county, Mo. Elder Lewis McComb,
officiating.
Married, at the home Of the brides
father, Mr.. A. M. Shelton, on Dec. %,
1904. Mr.. Carl Lewis, of Arkansas
City, Kan and Miss Carrie Shelton
OF Ballard, Bates county Mo-, Elder
Lewis McComb officiating.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-05-22
A 100000 LOSS
By Fire in the WeIIeS
Building at Pittsburg.
One Blaze SHcthered, but
Another Follows in an Hour.
One Of Finest Buildings in Ciy-.!nsuraace
Of About $235,C00.

Wilk"sbarr", Penn. May 21.-A disae-
his morning. and was not under con-
roi. until afternoon. The loss viii
each $5.H0n0. The fire originated in the
sS.lao Long drygoods house in the
Wclics building on tho west side of the
public square. one of tho costlieSt Struc-
lures in this city. When first discov-
ltd. the flames were promptly con-
"rll'd by tn" firemen. but second fire
broke ont in The basement of the build
ng ah0Ht an hour later aud spread with
such ranidity that before general
alarm could be sounGai. the entire
building was Il mass of flames.
III; Wcllcs building was n five-story
rick and stone str,lrtur" supposed to
nav" been fireproof. Four cf the stories
fiom the ground floor up We're used by
III" isaac Long store. the remainder Of
tnr rooms being occupied Ivy officers for
various kinds of business. Nj were more
~ less ruined.
The principal LOSES are: Edward
W"'l"s. on building. $1,000: the Isaac
Ions; drygCoiS house. $3.50 GOO: Christian
:. alter Shoe house. $50 600; Herman
.nge!. j"Wclar $4,000: Prudential Life
'"yu""'.r" CO.. s5CGG: Il number Of otl1er
"sSe- range from 500 10 $1,000. Tho
saac Lone firm carried S12O0oO insur-
!'trr. Christian Walter 500 nu0 and Ed
'lr,. Wrllts. Si-.Dno. 'Thc other losses
w. fully cnTo!cd by Insurance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-05-22
A MUCH ABUSED HORSE
And Indignation That Owner Was Al
lowed to Go Unpublished.

AS Patrolman Goodrow was travelling
his regular beat in the vicinity of the
Maine Central station. Saturday morn
ing, he vas attracted by an unusual
sound of 4 peculiar nature which indi-
Gated that horse. for some reason or
other was suffering severe pain. The
cause was not easy to surmse as it was
about O'clock in the morning, and
naturally to be supposed that the pre-
viou5 days work for man and beast was
at an end.
On hurrying to the scene Of the COM
molten. it was found that the animal
belonged to one of the Hebrews living
IN that vicinity and was being treated
to a show er Of blows from a raw-hide
for not being able to start load OF
old iron, which, the officer thought
might weigh about ton. From the
lathcred condition of the horse. 1t was
seen that he had already done his duty
inasmuch as he had been travelling for
a considerable distance. The owner,
stated that he had just come from Oak
land. and 1t is more than probable that
the creature has been worked beyond
his natural supply OF strength during
the hours Of the night.
AS there had been no witnesses who
could testify to having seen the beating,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-05-22
How to Save Money and Health.

Most people have some trouble with
their health which they would like
cured if it could be done easily and
cheaply. DR.. Greene, of "a Temple
Place. Boston. Mass, who is the most
successful specialist in curing nervous
and chronic diseases, makes the fol-
lowing offer: Fe gives YOU the privi-
lcEe Of consulting him. free of charge,
through his great system of letter cor
respondencc. Write him just how you
feel and what symptoms trouble you.
He viii answer your letter, explaining
your case thoroughly. telling just what
aiis You and how to get strong and
We'll. He gives tie most careful atten-
ton to every letter and makes his ex-
plantations so clear that you UNDER
stand exactly what your complaint is.
And for al. this you pay nothing. You
10 not leave your home and have no
ioctor'S fee to pay. The Doctor makes
a speciality Of treating patients through
letter correspondence. and is having
wonderful success. He is the discov-
tier Of that celebrated medicine. DIR.
trecne's Ne:vura blood and nerve rem
ely. If you write him at once YOU will
doubtless he cured
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-05-22
THE JANE PALMER FLOATED
After Being Two Days Aground On
Great rip Shoais-Uninjured.

Nantucket. Mass. May 21.-The five
maeted schooner Jane Palmer, coal
Laden. after being aground for nearly
two days on Great Rip shoals, one of
tn. most exposed of the Nantucket
shoals. was floatcd, today. through the
assistance Of VI kers. and proceeded
10 her destination, Portland. Me. in
tov Of Il tug. The Palmer was arpar-
eltly uGinjured.
The wrecking tugs Underwater and
Mercury. with a lighter, arrived on
the scene. early this morning. and as
the weather was very favorable. work
was begun ut daylight, the local steam
ere Petrol and Waquoit assisting.
After several hours of hard pulling.
the schooner's head was swung around
and at high water. about noon, the
Palmer MAS hauled clear of the shoIls.
The Underwater took her in tow and
started north followed by the Mercury
with the wrccking lighter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-05-22
HEAVY DAMAGE
In Fort Worth, Texas,
Sunday, by Windstorm.
One Scores Of Buildings
More Or Less Damaged.
Sslshaor'ng Places Suffer Property Loss
but No One Killed.

Forth Worth. Texas, Nav ola
heaVy Windstorm, blowing ut the rate
OF - miles an hour, struck this CITY
from tn" southwest. ut Go o'rlnck To-
night Part of the west wall of the
'ifNaS u PacifiS passenger station was
blown III and John Young. a train dis
pHtcl:er, killed.
Inc storm WAS most severe west of
the city and all telephone ana telegraph
wires in that direction are down. A
passenger on Texas e Pacific train
from the West reports that the town
Of Mineral Wells was partly blown
away.
one church belonging to the African
Nj. +. congregation here vas dcnu,-
ish"d. Many business buildings Were
unroofed, including the First National
fhnk building. a sevcn-story structure
Tn" BAPTIST ami Episcopalian
churches in North Fort Worth We're
partly wrecked while the roofs Of tho
Grand Hotel in East Waterford street
and Of the Johnson House in West
ifluff street. We're torn away. Fifty
dwellings, in various parts of the city
We're damaged. The Second ward school
building was partly wrecked.
The storm extended as far east as
Terrell. but did no particular damage
at that point. Handley, seven miles
east Of Fort Worth, suffered much
.iropefty damage.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-05-22

OF the eight private water companies
which London bought out not long age
preparatory to tho municipalization of
her water system. the oldest dated
tack to 1866. and in ii King James was
4 half shareholder These companies
together gave London an adequate
quantity of water: one of them served
foul water to the poorest inhabitants.
with the result that a Scourge of cho-
lera Of unusual virulence visited the
capital In late Years the system of
supply by the private companies had
broken down almost altogether. They
asked S300.0c0,O0 for their plant and
privileges and got $500 000. 900. Lon
don is doing as well as she can with
the existing machinery, which she is
on great scale. but, like
New York, is further occupied with
her water problem for the future.
which the Thames alone will not solve.
no matter how gigantic the plans of
filtration which are adopted. They
will have in time to go to Wales and
Westmoreland for additional slpplies.
a distance of $50 miles, having no con-
siderable sources nearer at hand.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-05-22
HOME TEAM WON,
NJ. c. !. Team OutcIassed and De.
feate'd by Coburn Baseball Team.

rho baseball game which was played ut
tAe central Maine park Saturday after
noon. between Coburn and Maine Central
institute was sure thing for the home
teaci from start to finish In fact the
game was 50 completely one-sidel that
even the Cobun players were getting to
lecl the Wearisome effects of excessive
q Use running. Tibhetts pitched the entire
game for Coburn and was up to his aver
age, striking out nine men. A costly
error by Tibbetts in the seventh inning
gave tho visitors the only ray of en-
enlargement which they experienced dur
ing their brief visit BY throwing over
the 1rst basemdn's head with three men
on bases. tn" latter We're able to run in
rs many scores. No other feature of the
game need be mentioned as it was char
atterized by generally lax playing and
lacked the more interesting details Of !.
more closely played game
IIc score follows
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-05-22

two of Natures beautiiers. ana 49,
who want to have clear skins. hrlsA1
eyes and rosy color will embrace evsry
opportunity Of being In the open a..
More important than III Of theeo. =,
that the young woman. ef middle-s Ard
woman starts with healthy womanlv
system. If she is dragged down o.
Suffers greatly at stated periods, shs i
bound to have that drageed-out, worn
out look which goes with womanly
weakness. But this ID not difficult %
cure, because physician, via makes Q
specially Of ,diseases III &6nuen, has
given to the world medicine. which u
absolutely cure: for these Weaknesses.
We meanDr. Perce's Favorits Prescrip-
ton. 1t stands alone sas . medicine
which has been tested and recon.
mended for the last thirty-eight years.
1t stands alone ~ the only medicine
now on the market which is guaranteed
to contain no alcohol or narcotics Of
any kind.
DR. n, R. V P1rScE Bntsslo; y. r.;
brought me safely Through that difficult PEI
Rod called change Of life. had hot and cold
tlushes. sick headaches. became excited. hus-
was fltful and for days was un able to eat :
fair meal. My aunt recommended me to try
Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription and 10
two weeks the unpleasant feelings had disaD-
peared. have husband and eight children
SO have the care OF . large family but WAS
able TO attend to my household duties with
out any difficulty and passed the period With
out any more trouble. can recommend your
e Favorite Prescription "'as grand medicine
for women. Mrs MARY ENsnIHGER
3A E. Ankeny ST.. Portland Oregon.
DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets clear the
complexion and sweetcn the breath,
they cleanse and regulate the stomach,
liver and bowels and produce perma-
nent benefit and do not react on the
system. One is gentle laxative.
DR.. Pierce's Common Sense Medical
Adviser, in paper covers, is sent free on
receipt of q one-cent stamps. Address
Dr.. r. V. Pierce. Buffalo, N.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-05-22

\ curious custom once in vogue ~
The court of the kings of England WAS
ended by the quick temper of King
George II. II was anciently the Gus
tom &c an officer of tho court to attend
the royal banquet on tie evening Of
Ash Wednesday ana to crow like a
rooster. The exhibition was meant to
remind the jewellers Of the bird whose
rowing called back Peter. But
George. newly come from Germany
when he first witnessed the perform
ance. kraw nothing of what IT was in
tended to signify. The officer stood
NJ. craneI his neck and crowed ten
times with al his might. The prince.
thinking that SON" insult was meant.
leorcd anfrily from his chair and
would not be appea SD. The perform
ance was rcver repeated.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-05-22
11aiE I; SYSTEM

Holly Springs, Mss, MaTch ~, 1905
While building railroads in Tennessee
some twelve years ago number OF hands
contracted fever and various forms OF
blood and skin diseases. Icarried S. S. S.
il, my commissary and gave 1t to my hands
with most gratifying results. l can recon-
mend s. S. S. as the finest preparation ter
Malaria, chills and fever, as well as all
blood and skin diseases. w. l. MCGOWAN.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-05-22

1t is reported that Charles b. Walker
of this city is to leave curing the first
of the week to take w his future resi-
'dence in Gorham n. Fl. Hs has lived in
Waterville during greater part of his
life and has been a much respected and
valuable citizen. On leaving the city he
will be forced to give up his connection
with the Waterville Lodge, No. 5. A.
o. L. w. and will be as sorely missed
in this connection as much, perhaps. as
in another relation which he has had
with his fellow citizens. He has held in
rapid succession. all Of the honors
which the order has had 20 bestow. and.
a. the present time occupies the for
most position as masterworkman.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-05-22


If her system is in a deranged condi-
tion, or she is predisposed to apoplexy
or congestion of any organ, it is at this
time likely to become active and. with
host OF nervous irritations, make life
. burden.
At this time, also cancers and tumors
are more liable to begin their destruc-
1--WE work. Such warning symptoms as
sense of suffocation, hot flashes, diz-
zlness. headache, dread of Impending
evil, sounds in the ears, timidity. pal,
pitatlon of the heart, sparks before
the eyes. Irregularities, constipation,
variable appetite, weakness and maui
etude are promptly needed by intelli-
gent women who are approaching the
period of life when woman's great
change may be expected.
Lydia +. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound IS the worlds greatest remedy
1or women at this trying period, and
may be relied upon to overcome all dis
tressing symptoms and carry them
safely through to healthy and happy
old age.
Lydia f. Pinkhams Vegetable Com.
pound invigorates and Strengthens the
female organism, and builds up the
"oancHeu nervous system as no other
medicine can.
Mrs A. E. G. Hyland, of Chester
town, Md, in letter to Mrs. Pink
ham, says:
Dear Mrs. Pinkham:-
II had been suffering with falling of the
womb for years and was passing through the
change of life. My womb was badly swollen
l had good deal of soreness, dizzy spells,
headaches, and was VERY nervous | wrote
you for advice and commenced treatment
with Lydia e. Pinkhain's Vegetable Com
pound as you directed. and am happy to say
that all those distressing symptoms left me,
and have passed safely through the change
of life well woman
For special advice regarding this i'm
portant period women are invited to
write to Mrs. Pinkham for advice. 1t
is free and always helpful.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-05-22
POSSIBLY MURDER.
Woman Found Dead In New Jcrsc)
Under Peculiar Circumstances.

Woodbury., n. j., May 2I.-Miss Mar
Earrt bradley, aged so years. who
lived alone at Franklinvilie. near hc"e,
was found dead. Friday night. %l.c ie
supposed to have been dead for n"Hrly
Il week.. The body W.s taken 10 Clay
ton WI =" IN autopsy will he held.
rhrr" SIC S"riuus circumstances in
connection with the case which lead
til" authorities to suspect murder. AZ
thulgh no marks of violence We're
tnHnd on the body. The woman orerat-
"a 4 truck farm ana is supposed to
have mad considerable money in her
possess ion. but no money was found
;bot.t the house.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-05-22

On the evening of May "A. the Ia
comet Club plans to mold its annual
May ball. Halls Military Band has
been engaged 10 furnish the music for
the dancers. William Hagar has been
engaged to furnish the dancers with
all sorts of refreshments. Taking into
consideration the many advantages.
socially and materially which are to
be bad al the club hous" ana also tina t
the gaycst Of Waterville society is OK
pccted 10 respond to the opportunity,
there seems to be no doubt that the
Grand Ball which has been adver-
tiscd will prove to be a grand success.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-05-22

Writing IT thn rr"habl" dcvc!on-
meats ia AIarrhuria when tic ,rrH,;u
wa'. IN tn" East Small have closed, q
eric s.ys: 'tF"g' nf all. Naur!uria.
with It's vast canaci,". is but sr-,rsri is
ncon!oA. Therefore. III" iIniui,raii1I,
81 ChiNnsn into ,ian"hulii. to" long
discourags lay r">jn. Will hr ;til;z"!
to cr'lt" Il mighty barrier against f."
ulre :;!crcesiau from the t!nur. in the
shape or n.ultitu!"s Of stalW.rt yellow
men. HAD tlis been done long ago.
Rll.;sil i'll place If Il sorts. empty
stepnes ara great. lonely rivers. w"uld
have hcnn mot ~ i tccmin- rorul1-
ton. which wouid hav" made it i'm
Port Arthur"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-05-22
OF Modern Languages Association Dis
cussion ard Election of Officers.

Tie last session of the Modern Lang
uage Association which has been in
progress. since Friday afternoon, at
Colby college. was brought to q close.
Saturday afternoon, at 2.i5. The trans
actions Of the forenoon consisted. chief
~, in the election of officers and dis
"ussiohs on the question. Is 1t Desir-
able That Specific Texts in French and
German He Recommended for Collcg.
Entrance Examinations
Tho officers elected arc as follows:
president. Miss F. r. Lord of West
hrooE High school; vice president, Pro-
f"sSor j. +. Segall of the University Of
Name; secretary and treasurer, Profess
sor j. L. Ham of Bowdoin.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-05-22
A THEATRE PANIC
Caused By Issuance Of Smoke Or
Sta ge-No One Injured.

pittshUrg. May 2l.--During a vaude-
Vile performance at the Grand Opera
house. saturday niGht. the audience of
about 100 neonle We're thrown into 4
panic hy tho SIGHT Of smoke issuing
from untjer the stage. Some of the peo-
pic cried fire and in spite Of the efforts
Of tn" actors a rush was made for the
exits. About half of the audience had
reached the street before quiet WAS
restored.
The smoke was caused by flames in
Il huge wooden box under the stage in
which was kcut old programs. TIL"
ia@" was cNlinguished i'll few mo-
ncntS. No one WAS in ured.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-05-22
POLITICS I'M CUBA.
Convention. Today. To Nominate Pre-
sidcntiaI Car.iidate.

Havana. May 21-The National Lib
eral party adopted Il few addit ioHS To
tn. platform, including propositions Toy
establishing national militia and
changing the provisions covering the
funrticnS Of cabinet officers. II is eX-
pr,te,i that Presidential candidate
will he nominated. tomorrow night.
General Masso has photographed to the
eastern delegates not to present his
name and IL support Jose Miguel Co
r,ez The only other candidate who is
now ling considered is Governor
Nun-Z. of the province of Havana.
Governor Go,ncz's nomination appears
to he certain with Governor Nui:eZ o;
Senator Zayas as Vice President.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-05-22

The elc, atnr in the Savings Rank
building which was idle. Saturday. and
4 part Of Friday. has since been put in
20 motion and been found suited to per-
form It's required functions. The expert.
on examining into the cause of the de-
r"ESeH;rnt. found after Il minute in
spection. most curious explanation to
offer which was. nevertheless. cunclu-
sivc. The lack of necessary motive pow
81 was to be due to 4 small screw which
had worked loose ne4- Ia the supply OF
the liquid element. causing a part Of
the current To be detected.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-05-22
Edward Drummond Jenkins.

A telegram was received by F.. r.
Drummond Of this city. Saturday to the
effect that Edward Drummond Jenkins,
his nephew. who had gone to the West
on leaving this city Cor the sake OF his
health. had finally succumbed to dis
ease. Mr.. Jenkins was one Of Colby's
most popular alumni and after holding
an honorable place in his class during
a fonr-years' course was graduated in
1900. He went West as teacher and
had filed important positions in that
capacity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-05-22
HE IS VICILANT.
Frisco P0stoffice Watch
Frightens Burglars.
They Escape With Si4O0 in
Stamps Outside the Safe.
That Held $4,000 and Another, in the
Cashiers Room, Held S5O0,000.

San Francisco. May 21-An attempt
10 rob the stamp SAFE az thu San Fran
cisco post Office. early today. was frus-
tratcd by Waterman William O'Con-
nell, who saw one OF the burglars drill
ing the safe. The burglar escaped with
SLIGO worth of stamps found outside thp
safe. The safe contained $l4 900 III
stamps and much money while in the
cashiers room adjoining the stamp de-
ilaitment was a large safe which con-
aimed nearly 100000.