davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The San Angelo press. (San Angelo, Tex.) 1897-1907, 1905-08-24

Miss Mary Kendel, of Weather
ford, after pleasant visit of
several weeks with Mrs. Silas
Ballard, left for home last week
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1905-02-18
SOCIAL AND
PERSONAL.

No higher appreciation can be ex-
pressed OF the annual breakfast Of the
Ladies' Literary club given yesterday
at the Emery Holmes cafe than Ia
say that IL was I'm keeping with the
status OF Salt Lakes oldest and most
distinguished literary club. Two hum
dred women combining the members
and a number OF guests oG the society,
sat down at the tables OF the Emery,
Holmes cafe, and no brighter gathering
has ever been witnessed IN the city.
Both the dining rooms were used, and
the tables which We're formed IN "a hol-
low square, were beautifully decorated
with daffodils, narclssus and sprays OF
plumost while crystal candlesucks held
green candles, the effect being altogeth.
err artistic, a program OF bright toasts
was rendered Mrs John Cain acting
az t0astmaster, and delighting an with
her wit, Mrs Hal W. Brown, respond.
cd to the toast "Our President" Mrs.
Charles n. Richards, "Our Guestsn
Mrs William lgleheart, "Our Confrc-
res" Mrs, Thomas Weir, THE Men"
In rhyme; Mrs Eugene Lewis, what
the Club Stands For" aud Mrs Wight
man, "The Have Beens, the Are Nows
and tho May Bees"
Every toast selntllated with bright
thoughts, and the affair was altogether
delightful. Nettleton's orchestra, sta
TONED In the central hall, rendered
beautiful musical selections throughout.
The programs were daintily done I'm tho
club colors, white and green, and each
toast was outlined IN some appropriate
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1905-02-18
STIRRING WAR DRAMA.
Work OF Local Author viii be Present
cd in the Near Future.

Taps and Reyeile," four.act war
drama by local author, Mr. Brlant
slringhom Young, win soon be presented
IN this city under the auspices Of the
g, a, r.. for whose beneft II viii be-
given
a reading Of the play II being given
this afternoon by Mr. Young to a commit.
tee composed OF members OF the various
organizations appointed by the respective
posts After the reading Of the play COM
mittees VIII be appointed TO take active
hold ana get things In shape for an inn
mediate presentation.
The scenes Of the play are laid I'm and
around the late civil war, the main spec
tacular effect being a reproduction OF the
battle OF Lookout Mountain the real ac-
ton taking place on Orchard Knob There
Is a beautiful love story interviewer In
and around the various characters, while
lnterpolated about the central plot ara
various scenes and situations that while
pertinent are really incidental to the
main action.
Various heroes Of the war will appear
and the play viii be historical in So far
as the plot lies about actual war events
AZ soon as the full details OF the coming
production have been completed they wi /
be given publicity Including date Of pre-.
Hentatlon, cast OF characters and fun par
uculars.
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poetcal selection. The committee I'm
charge OF the plans, We're enthusiastic
cally complimented upon the arrange
ments, the ladies' being Mrs. A. j. Hos
mct, chairman; Mrs. James NJ. Dart,
Miss Ethel Paul, Mrs. Charles l.. Rood,
Mrs w. Il, Wightman Mrs. r. IT, Nc.
ConaughY Mrs. william n. Child.
The affair VIII be long remembered
by those present
Mrs, A. c. Smith entertained infor-
mally Yesterday
M. and Mrs. Andrew swengon OF
Murray, entertained on Wednesday
evening High FIVE was the game
played. Prizes were won by Miss Pow
ELI and MI Rowan, Miss Welch and
Mr.. MILO Rowan.
Miss Leda Rawllns entertained at
lunchson al the Emery Holmes cafe to-
day
An enjoyable dancing party. attend
ed by about as couples, was given In
the Seventh ward assembly rooms last
night The affair was under the aus
plces Of the Pioneer stake Mutual Inn
provement associations and all present
had a delightful time, In addition to
dancing light refreshments we're
served.
Mr. and Mrs. r. t. Conaughy win
entertain at dinner this evening.
Mr. and Mrs, j. Il. Hamburger VIII,
leave next week. for California.
One OF the delightful events Of the
week was Valentine party given by
Miss Agnes Mcmillan and Miss 1nes
Ldlt at the home Of Miss Mcmillan.
The rooms were prettily decorated with
hearts and flowers and games, music
and delicious supper were features OF
the evening the table being ornament
ed with pink and white carnations
Covers were laid Or 20.
Messrs l.. H.. Brown and +. w
Blackburn viii entertain the owls Mt
o'clock this evening az their club
rooms In the AuerbaCh block
MIR and Mrs. A. w Asper were pleas,
antly surprised on Friday evening by
about 30 friends The evening was spent
IN music and games, dainty refresh
ments being served
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MIDWIFE.
ARCHITECTS,

ERsKINp a LILJBNBERG. sUC.Sat q
s6rs 10 j. A. Headund "a, End.
Dolly Building Salt Lake N'N'
Phone $40. Hell A3-G
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GRANITE STAKE.

The quarterly conference Of the Gran
tie stake Of Zion win be held at the
stake tabernacle on sunday, Feb. &c,
1905 Meetings converting at 10 a. m.
and . D. m The people generally are
invited to attend
FRANK Y TAYLOR,
EDWIN BENNION,
JOHN NJ. CANNON,
Stake Presidency.
The monthly meeting Of the PRIEST
hood of the Granite stake win be held
on Saturday, Feb. 25, 1905, commencing
at 10 a, m, The High Council win meet
upon the same day at . a. M A full
attendance is requested.
FRANK Y. TAYLOR,
EDWIN BENNION,
JOHN NJ. CANNON,
Stake Presidency
The High Priests of Granite stake
win please take notice that their
monthly meeting viii be held at the
stake house on Sunday, the 10Th inst
at 10 o'clock a. m, Elder A. NJ, Musser
will deliver an interesting lecture, A
fun attendance Ia requested.
JOHN COOK,
n. " JONES.
G., l.. MILLER
Presidency
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There will be a conference OF Jordan
stake Relief societies held In Riyerton
ward house, Monday, Feb 20. Meetings
held at 10 a, m. and 1 p. m.
ELIZ. GARDNER.
The monthly meeting Of the Ensign
Stake Sunday School union win be held
Monday evening Feb. 20, at o'clock
IN the TWenty-first ward Westinghouse
superintendent win please take notice
and urge a large attendance, as It il
desired by the stake superintendency
that all officers and teachers OF the
Sunday schools Of the stake be In at
tendance.
GEORGE II. WALLACE,
JOSEPH V. SMITH
ARTHUR w BROWN,
Stake SUPPLEMENTARY.
A. j. SWENSON,
Stake Secretary.
The regular monthly meeting OF the
Pioneer stake sunday school union win
be held I'm the seventh ward assembly
rooms, Monday Feb. 20, at 1880 p. m.
II Is desired that all the schools in
the stake be represented.
JAMES n. LAMBERT
superintendent,
JESSIE BUCHANAN,
Secretary.
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GENERAL CHURCH NEWS

PROF. ]. NJ, Mills viii speak tomorrow
IN the University Sunday school on the
subject "Nephl, the Forerunner Of
Christ ON This Continent" All are in
vited The school convenes 8t 1890,
The subject of DR.. Talmage's lecture
tomorrow at the University Sunday
school IS "The Babe Of Bethlehem"
The session opens at 1880 in Barratt
hall, All are invited.
Elder Joseph w McMurrin of the
First Council Of Seventies, left this
morning for a tour of Sanpete and Sc
Ver stakes.
Home missionaries viii visit the
wards Of Pioneer stake tomorrow night
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1905-02-18
WARD
ENTERTAINMENTS

Fifth Warden Wednesday WASH
ington's birthday the Fifth ward sun
DAY school VIII give its annual party
TO the little folks. 300 being provided
Tor The AFFAIR win begin nj 1890 u. M.
when dinner VIII be served, after which
an enjoyable program wan be rendered
and dancing INDUCED In, the party to
conclude with the distribution OF cam
dies, nuts and oranges 20 an present
In the evening the older members Of the
school and officers ana teachers will
similarly enjoy themselves,
Twentieth Ward The Twentieth ward
Sunday school win likewise celebrate
the natal day of the Father OF His
Country with a grand ball, which viii
be given IN the Amusement hail. Sew
eral committees are actively at work to
make the event a most pleasant and
successful one IN every way, The eve
ming afar VIII be preceded by an aft
emoon dance and special program for
the little folks Of the ward
Second Ward-What is said to be one
Of the most ambitious entertainments
projected by a Salt Lake ward for many
years, win be given In the Second ward
Westinghouse on Tuesday Wednesday
Thursday and Friday Of next week. A
special feature win be the appearance
OF the Second ward Ministries, assisted
by such we'll known talent as willard
Snuires Thomas Ashworth Alex
Campbell, John Robinson Robert sid
doway, John ID. Giles, r.. p. Midgley
shirley ClgWson. Willard d. Clayton
Ray Wilson, John Mcdonald and Blair
Richardson, on Wednesday afternoon
II special matinee win be given,
ON which occasion 80 talented children
win appear IN an operetta; also Bair
Richardson, the well known ventrilo-
Culst. A voting contest Tor Goddess of
Liberty IS now on. some Of the most
popular girls OF the ward being candi-
dates for this honor.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1905-02-18
Afraid Of stro ,g Medicine,

Many people suffer for years from rheu-
than take the strong medicines usually
given for rheumatism, not knowing that
quick relief from pain may be bad sim-
ply by applying Chamberlains Pain Balm
and without taking any medicine inter-
nally. Rev Amos Parker Of Magnolia.
North Carolina suffered for eight years
with lame hip, due 10 severe rheuma-
tic pains He has been permanently cured
Pain Balm For sale by al druggists
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1905-02-18
AGREE GETS SCHOLARSHIP
One for Utah Man In John Hopkins
University.

A special dispatch from John Hopkins
University to the New York Post contains
the name OF a Utah man among the re-
cpients Of the Johnston scholarships. Tho
item follows.
Baltimore, Feb. l0-rhe recently found
ed Johnston scholarships have been
awarded for the current academic year
MS follows, Henry r. Johnston scholar
ship to 8 #, Acree the James Buchanan
johnston scholarship TO II S. Conard,
and the Henry H. JOHNSON Jr. scholar.
ship TO l. w. Riley, Mr. Acree Is a Car
negie research assistant IN chemistry Nh
COWARD "a an Instructor In buntay at the
University OF Pennsylvania, MI Riley rs
carrying on advanced work az Yale
3 j. Acree was for a time head Of the
department OF chemistry az tho Uniyer.
sty Of Utah. lie secured "a leave Of alb.
sence two years ago TO engage IN his pres
cnt work, and was succeeded BY Dr.
Ebaugh, the present head OF the depart.
ment While here he was known as "A
man Of exceptional dt!lity ana promise IN
his field,
IL will pay you 10 Keep Chamberlain s
Collie, Cholera and Darrhoea Remedy in
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CHURCH NOTICES.

Regular services OF the Church OF
Jesus Christ OF I.atter-day Saints will
be held In the Tabernacle at p m.
tomorrow. Sunday Sunday school at 10
a. m. ana meetings IN the city ward
assembly rooms and adjacent wards as
follows:
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OTHER CHURCHES.

our Savior's Evangelical Lutheran
church, Fourth East, between Fourth
and Fifth South Sunday services at
1890 a. m. In English, and $3.50 p. m, in
Norwegian, At the afternoon service
holy communion will be administered.
You are cordially invited to attend. A.
q. II. Overn, pastor
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1905-02-18
HAVE YOU

ordered copy OF Folks Salt Lake
city Directory for 1905? This work will
soon be IN press, Better order now,
as the edition will be limited 10 actual
subscribers Price SO per copy A map
OF the city goes with each book.
w. L, COOPER, Secy. e Mgr,
Bell Tel 80. 6l7-62O Dooly Building.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1905-02-18

JOHN CAMENCIN, UTAITs MOST SCI
der or deformed feet 6S W. Third South.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1905-02-18

Zlons Savings Bank and Trust Com.
pany was organized In 1873, and now
opens an average Of more than 10 new
accounts every day We want YOUR
business. JOS T., smith President
George NJ. Cannon, Cashier
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Spring VA. q o ",r..

The new designs now on sale they
show the skilled care Of expert design
ers' quality wear style, all combined
In our $500 and $500 qualities.
BROWN, TERRY & WOODRUFF co.
Tel. i93 l56 Main street.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1905-02-18
FACTS THAT TELL.

January net Increase IN subscribers
$50 Total subscribers In salt Lake
city, February T. 7672.
ROCKY MOUNTAIN BELL. TEL.E.
PHONE COMPANY,
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NOTICE.

Having purchased tho entire stock
and business OF the Moore Shoe Co., ="
! VIII continue said business IN my
own name.
GEORGE RoMNEY, JR
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Famous Hats

Our lines are from the most noted
makers, therefore you get the most ex-
elusive creations for spring both IN
$500 and $500 grades,
BROWN, TERRY & WOODRUFF co.
Tel 1893, 1866 Main Street
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1905-02-18

-WANTED--TO SELL YOU MEMS OR
Youths suits for cash or on easy pay
ments. You get the suit with hrst pay
ment down Fine line TO select from at
repaired Hub Clothing House. 2j West
South Temple street
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1905-02-18

Madame Root win begin a class In
dressmaking at the University Tues
day, Feb. a. Telephone l5H-y
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1905-02-18

Salt Lake Photo Supply 90.
Exclusive Photo. Stock dlrs.. Sd & Main
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FOR SALE REAL ESTATE,
FUTILE BROS & WOOLLEY,
investment Bankers,

FUTILE BROS. & WOOILEY,
Investment Bankers,
Progress building 40 Main st.
Present three good buys for You today
This must be sold at once as owner has
gone 10 Mexico.
Nice i-room frame dwelling. southeast
with shade lawn outbuidings etc, Call
and investigate. Price, N,lj0 Very easy
terms.
Brick store building lot 5lNl57 feet
southeast opposite sChd olhouee Rents for
$l8, Good business opportunity N,A0
Easy terms.
An up-to-date l0-room brick home
near Brigham and St. only $1,000
Small sum down and monthly payments
Call soon.
FUTILE BROS q WOOLLEY,
No lig Main ST.
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Dent Let This Day in
Your History

Pass without fitting up your office
with Blank Book and up-t0-date Of
fee DEVICES from Deseret News Book
Store.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1905-02-18

PUBLIC LONG. DISTANCE TELE.
PHONES.
With Eound-proof booths. Telephone
building State street city.
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DR. Hanchett. ONCE removed TO 4Ol
Mccormick Block.
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BURTON COAL & LUMBER co.

Rock Springs, Castle Gate, Cumber.
land, Anthracite. Both Phones sos.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1905-02-18

mr.. @ aries +, Carl on
has moved both his studios into the
Templeton bldg 9th floor.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1905-02-18

King Of all Bread is Royal Bread.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1905-02-18
DR.. Mark Q Mrn-,

Diseases OF Rectum, Office 2i7-2lS
Atlas Block. Hours 20 s q. m.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1905-02-18

CHEAPEST MONEY IN CITY nv
furniture, pianos. valuables or any gooS
security; easy terms, plenty time
Bldg. u"
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1905-02-18
DESERET EVENING NEWS
THE
SEMI
WEEKLY
NEWS
THE GREAT
COUNTRY PAPER
OF THE WEST

Ia Issued Mondays and Thurs
days and contains oil the cream
of the Daily and Saturday Ne we,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1905-02-18

i LOAN ONLY MY OWN MONEY
No Commission Low RatesNi
~ H ISlira DO company Many Options.
NO Lhlrd Party. No Delay.
Thirteen years business In Iltab VITA
only one foreclosure is evidence thai
treat my patrons literally. "''
Russell Il. Tracy Ii East LIST South
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1905-02-18
osTEoRArHY.
ASsAYER.
MONEY TO LOAN.

PRIVATE LOANS ON FURNITURE
etc. NO removal, no rate. Easy nav
ments. 30 Atlas Block. pay
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Eat Royal Bread, sold everywhere.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1905-02-18
MASON COAL co.

All kinds of Coal Both phones 1873.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1905-02-18

SALARY LOANS FOR DAY OR MO
Easy terms. Emp. Credit Co.rml6 % Main
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1905-02-18

II will pay you 10 keep Chamberlain s
Collie Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy in
your home II only costs a quarter Sold
BY all druggists
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upHoLsrERlNc AND REPAIRING

BEST PLACE IN TOWN fNIss 4,
furniture made new again Try u'~, moie
Mattress & Mtg. Co, lbI W. 80 i''
Both Phones,
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FiRE-PRooF STORAGE.

MOVING. STORAGE. PACKING AND
shipping, Best and cheapest Redman
Van & Storage Co Phone 555 Office and
storehouse 1876 and l2S S. West Temple
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G. S. MARTIN COAL co.

Rock Springs, Cumberland. Castle Gate
and Clear Creek lump. nut and slack
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1905-02-18

WE LOAN MONEY TO Buun
houses II is not necessary 20 have tEe
house built first We advance the money
as the house progresses. Lowest rates
duced accordingly McGurrin & Co., Ms
1924 Main Street.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1905-02-18
WANTED.

TO BUY A OR G ROOM. NEW MOD
ern brick house, in northern or eastern
part Of city Must be reasonable, cash
down Address 1890 care Of News.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1905-02-18

Or. C, A. GowANs, DENTIST.
once, sos Auerbach bid. Phone 227O-z.
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McGuRRlN AND GusTlN ,rr-.
an AZ nain q ~ Security Trust iuasGaEt
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GRosHELLs TICKET oFFIC7 Els.
tabllshed 1855. Railroad tickets bought
sold and exchanged No 22l Main ST. Il.
II Groshell Manager
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UTAH HAT FACTORY wM. POW a
Company, pratical hatters Hats OF ali
kinds cleaned. blocked pressed, remod-
Upstairs. Ind, Phone 1880,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1905-02-18

EXPERIENCED MAN WANTS PART
nor or TO form company to eatabllsh
poultry plant In vicinity Of Salt Lake Adj
dress =, Deseret News,
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HUBBARD INVT Co,
Sell Real Estate In all parts Of the city.
Lots from $3.50 TO 500 easy monthly pay
ments,
HUBBARD INVT co,
rs West Second South st.
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-
PROFESSIONAL CApD,
ATTORNEYS.

JAMES 7. HAMMOND.
Lawyer, AOS-6 McCorplct M,
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ELECTRICAL
TICKET BROKERS,

T. G. ALLEN. Electrical Supplies
Ga main ST. Both Phones
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MOVING AND STORAGE.
scAvENcERs,

KIMBALLS VAN & STORAGE co.
10 w First South Street Both Phones
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YOUNG MAN, FAIR EDUCATlQN, TO
for position IN Salt Lake Experience not
necessary, Good salary Deserving promo
tlon; permanent. Call between 10 and II
40 Auerbach Bldg
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HELP WANTED.

WA n T Il d -- REPRESENTATIVES,
Utah and surrounding territory To inter-
view leading business people Good pay,
References Address United states Float
ing Exposition CO Western Department,
San Francisco. California.
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DON'T BORROW TROUBLE poR.
row money, Salaried men or women AZ.
commodated on their note without mort
gege or endorser. Easy payments can.
fidential, Cherry. 401 d, r Walker Bldg
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1905-11-18
$40 900 Virginia Fire

Snfork. Spccia' .-N ednesdaN NOR
Ming al . O'Clock a disastrous fire
broke ont in the little town OF VIVA
leyviuc. Nansemond county. about ZEN
miles from here. nearly destroying ihe
place. Thirty buildings went mp IN
smoke and the loss viii be about Sp0.-
600. with not more than $4,000 IN
sursnce. The FIRE started IN the livery
stables of Jno Matthews, and in a few
minutes had gained such Roadway that
Il was impossible 20 control the aames
until everything IN reach had been
DESTROYED. There is no fire protection
in the place. and water had 20 be
taken from two streams and wells
nearby. Several horses and thousands
Of dollars WORTH of stock were con-
sumod.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1905-11-18
To Build Nicarauga canal.

Mexico City. Speelal.-The Next
can Herald has been Informed that
the governments of Great Britain and
Japan have practically decided "a
construct a ship canal Of their own
across Nicarauga, practically on the
lines rejected by the American gov.
ernment. Great Britain viii furnish
the capital and Japan the labor. Brit
ish and japanese engineers rcgars
tho Nicarauga route as the onl yon'
really practicable.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1905-11-18
A Great Fire in Birmingham.

birmingham, Special.-tire totally
destroyed the live-story building on
Twentieth street Of the Moore & Han
dlev Hardware Company. The buiid-
inc was erected at a cost OF Sfo-OUv
and the stock was valued at Sl73,OOu-
The two-story structure on Avenue \
adjoining that of Moore & handley
and recently occupied by the Avon
dale Laundry, was also burned, ihe
loss being $4,000. The plant OF the
Philip Carey Manufacturing Company
on Avenue A was totally destroyed
with the contents, the loss being esti-
mated ut $4,000.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1905-11-18

N.v 1ork. Special Confession %
clio robbery OF 100000 worth 81
gems from fashionable Sew York
homes I'M thc la-t TWO wears was made
bv Uuo.d Prescott q painter lis
pi.at ou pauuius the le"e.r>. Pres
r.t. ,ai6. was BOAT l-tle "rcr @"-uN'-
Almo~, bv accident The painter "@
arrested iu connection with recent
small robbcu, and the police were
ignorant of the value of their arrest
until 40 Dis arraignfncut. when
Prescott said that bis tlietts could
not be- concealed much longer and
then confessed.