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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-05-17
AIexan0ria 6azette.

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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-05-17
EORnVER SIXTY YEARS

AN OLD AND WRLL-TRIED REME EDY.-
Mrs. Wipslow's Soothing Syrup has been
osed for over sixty wears by millions Of
mothers for their children while teernIug
with perfect success. II sOothes the child,
softens the gums, aiiays all pain, cures wind
colic and is the best remedy for Diarrh@a. Is
pleasant to the taste. Sold by druggists in
eyery part of the world. Twenty-Five cents
bottle. It's value is incalenable. BE sure
and ask for Mrs. WinsIow's Soothing Syrun
and take no other hind.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-05-17
SCIENCE PREVENTS Badness.
The Fatal Germ and Its Remedy Now
Facts of Science.

II IS the rarest thing in the world for
a man TO be necessarily bald. No man
whose hair is not dead at the roots. need
be bald If he will use Newbro's Herpi-
eide, the new scalp antiseptic. Herpi-
eide destroys the germ that cuts the hair
.off at the root; and cleans the scalp Of
tdandruff and leaves it in a perfectly
lhealthy condition. Mr.. Mannett, in the
Maryland Block. Butte. Mont, was en-
tirely bald. In less than month Herpi-
eide had removed the enemies of hair
growth. and nature did its work by COW
erlng his head with thick hair an inch
lcng, and in six weeks he had normal
suit of hair. Sold by leading druggists.
Send 1Oc. in stamps for sample TO The
Herpicde Co.. Detroit. Mich.
f. S. Leadbeater & Sons, Special
Agents.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-05-17
New York Tribune Farmer

The Tribune Farmer has no superior any
where as q publication for farmers and their
families. Everything worth knowing about
the theory or practice Of farming Is treated by
men recognized as experts in their various
lines. 1t keeps the farmer IN touch win All
the latest improvement by text and pictures,
and pays special attention to the work being
doae at agricultural colleges all over the
country. Besides all this il has features 10
interest the women folk. The price is 81 a
year. For free sample copy send postal
card to the New-York Tribune. New York.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-05-17
IL Thank The Lord =

cried Hannah Plant, of Little Rock, Ark,
"foy the relief got from Bucklen''s ATnica
saIve' II cured my fearful running. sores,
which nothing else would heal, and from
which had suffered for years. =" 1t IS
marvellous healer for cuts, burns and wounds.
Guaranteed at f. S. Leadbeater & Sons drug
store, Zoe.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-05-17

cdJc SDOWtu bDdt
death resulted
from typh old
fever. The doctor
himself said TO a
frien d: 18th a t
man was a suicide.
He had a splendid
constitution. /
could have pulled
him through il his
stomach had been
sound. But he
ruined his stomach
by hasty meals,
snatched In inter-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-05-17
CANDIDATES.

\ RESPECTFULLY ANNOUNCE MY
| selfa candidate for reelection to the office
of CLERK OF GAS. subject TO the decision
Of the democratic primary, Monday May %.
1905, and solicit the votes and support OF my
fellow citizens. j. u. WALLER.
myS I'll
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-05-17

To THE VOTERS OF ALEXANDRIA
4 CITY, whom have heretofore served
nth all the earnestneSs and ability possess
ed, offer myself again as Il candidate for re-
election to the CLERkSlIIP OF THE
COURTS, subject to the primary. Monday,
May 90, 1905. JOHN 5. BEACH.
myi1 10
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-05-17

EOR COLLECTOR OF TAXES.-I re-
spectfully announce myself a candidate
for reelection TO the Office Of City Tax Col
lector. subject TO the democratic primary.
Moniay, May %, 1905, and solicit the votes
OF my fellow-citizens. p. +. GORMAN.
myS til
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-05-17

EOR CLERK OF GAS.--I respectfully an.
1 nouncc myself candidate for the office of
Clerk Of Gas, subject to the decision of the
democratic primary. and earnestly solicit
your support. GEO. L. BkADLbi.
my9 I'll
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-05-17

EOR CLERK OF THE COURTS.-I re-
spectfully announce myself a candidate
for election to the office of Clerk of the Courts,
subject TO the democratic primary, Monday,
May %. 1905, and solicit the votes Of my fell
low-citizens. LAURENCE STABLER.
myl0 td
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-05-17
SPECIAL
ATTRACTIONS
IN OUR
Ready Made Wear
Department.

Ladies' Wash Suits, fine plated
skirts, long coats; pure linen, in white
and linen color, at s29S and 1898.
Ladies' Wash Suits, fine madras, lawn
aud white linen materials; neatly trim
med; Sc. 9S value at $4.9S.
Large variety Wash Suits at $l.9S,
2.49, $2.9S, 50. 40.
Ladies' Wash Skirts, in duck, piques
and linens; $l.2j value at CSC.
Ladies' Silk Waists in white and
black at $l.9S, 81 40, $3.9S.
Two special lines of Ladies' White
Lawn Waists at SOC and 81
Ladies' Mohair Suits, black, navy
aud brown; $l2 value, at 1898.
Ladies' Silk Shirt Waist Suits, $l5
value, at $l2.9S.
Ladies Short Dressing Sacques and
Long KimOnas, at 49c and csc.
Ladies' Wrappers, 69c, 75c and csc
Ladies' Fine Nainsook Corset Covers,
with lace inserting, beading aud ribbon.
Special value 25c.
Ladies' Fine NainsOok Corset Covers
with two rows of inserting, fancy TRIM
med. Special value SOC.
Ladies' Muslin Underskirts, with
cambria rufie. Special at S9c.
Ladies' Fine Lace Trimmed Under
skirts, at SOC.
Ladies' Fine Muslin Skirts, India
linon rufile, with lace inserting, tucks,
&c. Special at 81.
Ladies Gowns, V neck, tucked yoke
with embroidery inserting, at SOC.
Ladies' Muslin Drawers, cambria
ruiile with hemstitched tucks. Special
at l9c.
Ladies' Muslin Drawers, cambric
ruille, lace trimmed. Special at 25c.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-05-17

EOR TAX COLLECTOR-I respectfully
i announce myself as Il candidate for the
office Of Tax Collector, subject to the decision
of the democratic primary, to be held Mon
day, May 20, 1905.
myS IA EDGAR F. THOMPSON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-05-17

COR CLERK OF GAS.--f respectfully an.
L noun e myself candidate for the office
of Clerk Of Gas. subject to the decision Of the
democratic primary.
myl If CARTER II. SMITH.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-05-17

TONY FELLOW CITIZEN 81 hereby an.
1 uounoe myself n caEdidale tor the Office Of
CORPORATION ATTORNEY (Mr. Gard
ner l. BoOthe having declined renomina-
iion). As the time is short between now and
the 10Th democratic primary, take this
means of letting my friends know of my can
didacy. as il will be impossible for me to see
them all in person. Respectfully,
WILLIAM T.. FENDALL.
,...fO,DQ
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-05-17

EOR CITY AUDITOR i respectfully
1 announce myselfas a candidate for the
Office of City Auditor, subject to the decision
OF the democratic primary, to he held Mon
day May 29, 1906, and earnestly solicit your
support JAMES r. KING.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-05-17

EOR CITY AUDITOR Il respectfully an.
nounce myself a candidate for the of.
flee Of City Aud t,r. subject 10 the decision of
the approaching democratic primary, and So
licit your vote and support.
WILLIAM A. MOORE, SR.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-05-17
DRY GOODS.
Swan BROS.
424-420 King Street.
Telephone and Mail Orders Carefully
Executed.
DRY GOODS.
r1anhattan Shirts

We are showing a larger variety Of the
welI-known Manhattan Shirts than ever.
All styles and kinds will be found here,
including the Dress Shirts, with cuffs at
tached or detached. Also large stock
to choose from of New White aud Fancy
Negligee Shirts, cuffs attached or de-
tached. Also plain or pIeated bosoms.
Select now while the stock is new and
fresh
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-05-17

EOR CITY AUDGiOR.--I respectfully an
1 rounce myself candidate for reelection
TO The oiiice Of Auditor of Public Accounts,
subject to the democratic primary, Monday,
May ~, 1905, and solicit the votes Of my fell
w-citizens. +. +, PRICE.
mss al
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-05-17
Each Soc and 81.
nen S Summer
Underwear.

Our stock is brm full of all the best
Summer Underwear for men.
Mems Gray, Black, Blue and Bal
briggan Underwear.
Each 2Sc,
Mems Blue, White, Black and Bal
briggan Summer Undershirts and
Drawers.
Each SOC.
Mems White Fishnet Underwear.
Each 75c.
Mems Fine Lisle Thread Undershirts
and Drawers.
Each Soc and ST..
Mems Jean Drawers
Pair zoe.
Mems Jean Drawers, with elastic
seams.
Pair soc.
Mems Scriyen's Jean Drawers, elastic
seams.
Pair 75c.
Mems Summer Night Robes.
Each zoe and zoe.
Mems Summer Pajamas.
Suit 81, 81 80 and So.
Mems New Hosiery
Pair 10, IL Lee, 25c, 3jc and
soc.
Mems New Suspenders.
Pair Use, soc, ST. and $1.50.
Mems New Silk Pongee Shirts, soft
cuffs attached.
Each $1.50.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-05-17
Each $3.50 and 81.
ITEMS New
soc and $1.OO
Negligee Shirts.

Our stock of Mems New SOC and 81
Negligee Shirts was never better, and
you will find here the best that money
can buy Tor the price. New Negligee
Shirts made of the best madras in white
and fancy effects. All sizes from IA to
l9, with separate cuffs or cuffs attached.
Let us show them TO you.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-05-17
VOLUME CVI.--NO 116.

A rich man died the other day. He died
in the very midsummer Of life. and he left
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1905-05-17
mYI2i2!

To THE CITIZENS OF ALEXANDRIA,,
L VA: respectfully announced myself a
candidate for the office of CORPORATION
ATTORNEY, and earnestly solicit your
votes and any support which you may render
me in the democratic primary electi'n, TO be
held on the 29th day Of May, 1905.
Respectfully,
myl6 al ROBLEY G. BRUMBACK.
TO THE CITIZENS OF ALEXANDRIA.
beg to announce that | will be eandi-
date for CORPORATION ATTORNEY at the
general election to be held in November and
respectfully solci; the support Of my fellow
citizens. PAUL B. IlULPISH.
myl2 lw
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1905-03-01
Cured Her Diabetes.

Halo, Ind, Feb. Enthusiastically If
what will cure Diabetes will cure any
form of Kidney Disease, as so many physi-
clans say, then Dodds Kidney pills will
cure any form of Kidney Disease. For Mrs
L. G; Bowers of this place has proved that
Dodds Kidney Pills will cure Diabetes
Il had Diabetes" Mrs. Bowers says.
my teeth all became loose and part of
them came out. l passed a great deal Of
water with such burning sensations /
could hardly bear it. / lost about 40
cines and doctored with two local doctors
but never got any better till | started 20
use. Dodd's Kidney Pills. They cured me
so completely that in three years | have
had no return of the disease. ] am
well woman now, thanks to Dodd's Kid
ney Pills"
Dodd,s Kidney Pills cure all kidney all
ments from Backache to Bright's Disease.
Will never have Bright's Disease, Diabetes
or Rheumatism.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1905-03-01
SUMMARIZE THE NEWS
What Has Transpired During the
Past Seven Days.
THE DeIHGS IN THE CONGRESS.
interesting happenings Throughout
the Globe, Given in a Condensed
Form-News From Russia
and the Far East.
CONGRESSIONAL.

A resolution was introduced in the
house asking the attorney general to
inform the house at the earliest cor
Venience whether or not any proceed
ings have been instituted either civil
or criminal against the armor plate
trust, and if not. why not
Senator Daniel introduced a bill to
provide for celebrating the first per
manent settlement of English speak
ing people in America by holding an
exposition i'm the vicinity of James
town and near the waters OF Hamp
ton Roads. Va
Representative Kehoe CKy0 intro
duced resolution for an investigation
by the department OF commerce and
labor as to the cause OF the difference
between the price OF leaf tobacco and
the manufactured article, especially
in Kentucky, Ohio and Tennessee.
Without dollar being added or sub
tracted, the river and harbor appro-
priation bill passed the house. The
total amount carried by the bill is
s17,244,657
The senate passed the military acad-
envy appropriation bill.
The house passed the Philippine
tariff bill, practically as it came from
the committee, with but little discus
sion.
The house passed a joint resolution
authorizing the return by the secre-
tary of war of union and confederate
battle flags to the respective states in
which the regiments which bore them
were organized.
Senator Cullom reported to the SEN
ate, in executive session, amendments
to the treaty prohibiting traffic in
white women. The amendments are
for the purpose of extending the re-
strictions under the treaty
The house passed the naval appro-
priation bill, carrying total of s99,-
914,359. The provision for two bat
tleships, as reported by the commit
tee on naval affairs. was retained
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1905-03-01
A MINE EXPLOSION.
Believed % Miners Are Dead in
West Virginia Shaft.
A Large Reseuing Party Is at Work.
The Cause Of the Terrible Catas-
trophe Has Not AS Yet
Been Determined.

Bluefield, w. Va, Feb. Pas a re-
suit of an explosion in shaft No. l, OF
the United States Coal and Coke Co,
at Wilcoe. % miners are supposed to-
have lost their lives, and it is possible
that the number will exceed this. Up
to p. m. 10 dead bodies had been
taken from the shaft. large res
cuing party is in the mines 1t is
barely possible that some of the en-
tombed miners will be rescued alive.
The explosion was of terrific force and
shattered glass windows mile dis
tant Immediately after the shock
great numbers of miners rushed TO the
shaft to find immense clouds OF smoke
and dust gushing from its mouth. The
officials Of the mines, including Gen
eral Manager Refs, were soon on the
ground and the work of rescuing the
imprisoned men was begun.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1905-03-01
RUSSIANS DEFEATED.
An Action Of No Mean Proportions on
Gen. kuropatkin's Left.

st. Petersburg, Feb 27.-An action
OF no mean proportions is in progress
on the Russian left flank. The adj
vantage thus far is on the side of the
Japanese. though at heavy cost. From
advices from the front IL is difficult
to say how severe the losses have
been or how decisive the reverse, ami
whether the Japanese are Likely to
attempt to drive in the Russian left
much further Gen. Kuropatkin evil
IDENTIFY has been trying TO establish his
left flank far in advance to command
the crossings Of the Taitse river, the
operation being a counterpart Of Gen.
Gripenberg's movement on the righc
flank TO secure the fords of the Hun
river preparatory to the breaking w
of the ice in the spring.
st. Petersburg, Feb. 27.-Gen Kuro-
patkin has telegraphed the emperor,
under date of February %, as follows:
AT 3 o'clock this morning the ene-
my occupied Tsinkhetchen. Exact re-
ports of yesterdays losses have not
yet been received. There are II Off.
GERS and about 800 men wounded in
this hospital at San Lunyu. The per.
centage Of killed is very large. The
commander of the detachment reports
acts of bravery by many detached
bodies of troops"
Mukden, Feb. 27.-Fighting contin.
ues in front and west of Tiepass. on
the extreme east the Japanese have
taken the outlying positions and they
now threaten the main defense.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1905-03-01
A CONFEDERATION.
Several Million Dollars in Property
Destroyed in New Orleans.

New Orleans, Feb. 27-Fire involv-
ing millions of dollars loss in phys
ical property and that strikes a seri-
GUS temporary blow at the immense
export trade of New Orleans, swept
the river front and wiped out the vast
freight terminals Of the Illinois Cen
trail, known as the Stuyvesant docks.
Nearly dozen squares of modern
wharves and freight sheds, two mag
nificent grain elevators, hundreds of
loaded cars and vast quantities Of
freight, including 10000 bales of cot
ton. were destroyed, together with a
large number of small residences. It.
has not been determined whether
there has been any loss of life. The
ocean going shipping seems to have
escaped serious damage. A number OF
firemen and employees of the docks
were injured. Actual estimates OF
the losses are impossible, though they
may exceed 100000.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1905-03-01
WHERE WAR STILL RACED.
Something for the Correspondents 70
Do When Nations Were
at Peace.

Even at the early dawn OF U:opian civ
illzation IT became evident that the era
OF universal peace had arrived. saws the
New York sun. The nations discovered
that the great gun had been invented that
would send projectile through any
armor, while, the other hand the.
armor had been invented that would re-
SYST the attack of any gun. The submarine
boat had been tested that would DESTROY
any battleship, that is. if not caught hv
the submarine destroyer, which IN its turn
might succumb to the submarine de-
stroycr-destroyer.
Quite naturally this deplorabe conli-
tion OF worldwide peace frightened the
Anal gamated COnclave of War Core
spondents, whose members found their
occupation gone. Accordingly at a meet
ing the president arose and presented 4
RESOLUTION for disbandment.
There are no more conflicts Cruelty
and carnage Is a thing of the past. We
might as well go into other professions,
he said.
Just then Richard Chefoo O'higrins
arose and objected IN a speech that proved
war correspondents to be stu necessary
No carnage, no conflicts he roared.
why, the editors can still send us to
write up woman's suffrage meetings, COLI
lege hazing and The Brooklyn bridge crush
At siXl'
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1905-03-01

More than 100000 pupils. or 2oO4
per cent. Of the entire population.
were enrolled in the common schools
OF the United States in the fiscal year
ended June 30 1904. The total school
enrolment for the year, including pub,
lie and private, elementary secondary
and higher education, was 1883. 478
pupils, and to this there should be an
addition made for evening schools.
business schools, private kindergar-
sens, Indian schools. state schools for
detectives, orphans. etc. G4S.44O.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1905-03-01

Eli Whitney, the inventor Of the cot
ton gin, got the germ of his great idea
from seeing, through the interstices Of
hut, an old Negro work a handsaw
among the freshly-picked cotton
stored within. The teeth Of the saw
tore the lint from the seed easily and
quickly, and young Whitney Che was
barely Is at the time), realized at
once that a machine working num-
Der OF similar saws simultaneously
would revolutionize the cotton-growing
industry.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1905-03-01
FINDS AGAINST RUSSIA.
Adm. RojestVensky's Fire on the Brit
ish Trawlers Not Justified.

Paris, Feb 27-The international
commission Of inquiry into the North
Sea incident finds that the opening
OF fire by Adm. Rojestvensky was not
justified"
The decision was publicly announce
ed at the closing session OF the COM
mission. II lengtbily sets forth the
circumstances and incidents, and gives
the opinion Of the admirals on the W.
Tious important points involved.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1905-03-01
MISCELLANEOUS.

me senate ratified n treaty between
practically all nations for the eXemp-
tion of hospital ships, in time of war.
from the payment of all dues and
taxes imposed for the benefit OF the
state.
The will of the late Gen. Lew Wal
lace was admitted to probate. The
residue of his estate is bequcathed to
his wife, Susan t., and her heirs for
ever.
bronze bust OF Washington, re-
plica of the original in marble which
was destroyed in n fire in the quarters
of the library of congress in 1851. was
put in place in the rotunda of the
capitol.
The federal grand jury at Cleveland
reported two additional indictments
against Mrs. Chadwick in connection
with her operations through the closed
Citizens National bank of Oberlin. o.
resolution was introduced in the
Kansas senate providing for an in
vestigation OF the following alleged
combines: Beef. grain, implement
milling and lumber
In preparation for an expected at
tack on Vladivstok by the Japanese
the Russians are throwing ND en-.
trenchments on the northern bank of
the Tumen river.
II is understood that Miss Alice
Roosevelt will accompany Secretary
and Mrs. Taft on their visit TO the
Philippines next July
Samuel Black Mccormick. DID
LID, was formally made chancellor
OF the Western University OF Pennsyl
vania
The car has appointed the Grand
Duchess Elizabeth, widow Of the late
Grand Duke Sergius. commander of
the Fifth Grenadiers regiment at
Kiem.
]. II. Hull, farmer OF Macon. Ill
killed himself by taking poison. His
body was found in barn and was
taken into his house His son. lin
ton, q. affected by the occurrence
went to the barn and hanged himself.
Fire in the business district of Hot
Springs. Ark. caused losses estimated
at 100000. The principal sufferers are
Simon Mendel. dry goods. 5000. and
the Indiana club. $4,000.
At an auction in London at Chris.
ties an Elizabethan ever Of rock crys
tai, mounted on silver. only GU inches
high, belonging to the Marquis OF An
/ glesey, was sold to a London dealer
for the sensational price OF $4,000.
The Porto Rican legislature has
| passed law for the maintenance Of
a permanent representative in the
United States with headquarters i'm
New York. TO promote the commercial
interests OF the island and particular
~ those OF coffee growers.
Nearly every shoe manufacturing
center Of the east and middle west
was represented at a meeting held i'm
New York for the purpoe OF organic
Ing the National Association Of Boot
and Shoe Manufacturers
The bill apprOpriating $125OO0 for
the establishment Of a state oil rein
cry was favorably reported to- the Col
orado house by the finance commit
tee
Mrs Carrie Nation the saloon
smasher, was saved from being
ground under the wheels OF "A train
by a local newspaper nan at South
NcAlester, l. T.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1905-03-01

The report on crops, live stock. etc.
in Manitoba in 1904, shows the total
grain crop Of that province to have
been equivalent to 90,O55,113 Win
chester bushels, as compared with S.
1sS,649 bushels in the previous year,
an increase for 1904 Of 1876. 464 bush.
els. The area upon which this grain
crop was produced in 1904 is given at
5,763,567 acres, as compared with g..
e7O,196 acres in 1903; in 1904 was
included for the first time a
small area Of 2,471 acres devoted
20 the culture OF corn. The fig
ures are from the Manitoba depart.
ment Of agriculture.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1905-03-01

Aided by wings the ostrich is the
fastest runner sometimes making SO
feet a second. In measured fights the
Virginia rainpiper has a record of
1900 yards a minute and the Euro.
pean swallow has exceeded 5000
yards. The slowest creatures are
snails and certain small beetles,
healthy snails highest speed being
five and one-half inches an hour.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1905-03-01
FIRE IN HOT SPRINGS.
Three Persons Known To Be Dead
and a Loss of 100000.

Hot Springs, Ark, Feb. 27-Fire
swept the southern portion of this
city. doing immense damage, causing
the known death of three persons and
rendering 1000 persons homeless. The
losses are estimated at about $4,000
600.
Three charred corpses have been
found among the ruins. and as several
persons are reported missing tho
death list may be increased.