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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-02-06
Richmond, fredericksburg
and Potomac Railroad.

LEAVE NORTHwARD.

LEAVE NORIHNAltD.
6.tOA. NJ. daily. Stops on sigma
at Occouuan Sundays only Stops at
Alexandria TO discharge pa scngers.
S1t AN. daily. Stopsat a Alexandria.
1899 A. NJ. daily. Stops on signal
at Iceland, Brooke, Aqua, Wide
Water. Ried, Quantico, Cherry Hill,
Ffeestone, Negley, Occoquan. Lor'
ton, Aceotink, Franconia, Seminary
and Alexandria.
LISP. NJ. daily except Sunday
Stops at Alexandria.
6.4S p. NJ. daily. Stops n Brooke,
Wide Water, Quantico, and Alexan-
dria.
1905 p NJ. daily. Stops at Alex
andria. Stops on signal at OccoquaL
on Sundays only.
Accommodates Train from Rich
mond arrives SEQ Z. Nj. daily eX-
eept Sunday,
LEAVF SOUTHWARK.
$50 A. NJ. daily except Sunday,
Richmond accommodation. Makes
al stops.
SCI A. NJ. daily Atlantic Coast
Line train. Stops on signal at Wide
Water, Summit, Guinea. WOO,islane,
Penole, Rutherglen, Taylorsville, and
Glen Allen Sundays only, and at
Alexandria, Brooke, Milford, boswell
aud Ashland daily.
9.4eA If daily except Sunday.
Makes local stops on signal
1898 Y. Nj daily, S. 4. l.. train.
Stops on signal At Lorton and Deco
guam Sundays only, and daily
alexandria. Quantieo, Milford. Dos
we'll and Ashland.
5.26P. Nj. daily. Atlantic Coast
Line train. Stops ~ Alex lndria.
boswell and Ashland.
6.S9 P. NJ. daily. Makes local stops
on signal.
9.O6P. II daily. So6board Air Line
train. Stops AT Alexandria, Dos
well and Ash and.
NorE-1ime Cf S.riy8lS and de-
partures aud connections not guar.
anteed
c. C. COX, AGENT.
". d. DUKE. e. W. GULF. ". p. TAYLOR
Asst. o. Pres. Cen. >upt Ird Nan.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-02-06
CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES

Senator Martin has introduced the iol-
lowing bills for relief, the demands berg
for supplies used or property destroyed
by Union forces during the Confederate
war:
Estate Of Susan Richards. OF Orange
$40: Arthur F Cliff, OF Stafford county,
$3.1G1; Wm.T. Miles. Middlesex, 81 600;
w. II. TaliaferrO. administrator Of John
q. TaliferrO, King George county, SS,9lO;
estate Of Ambrose Hood, Fauquier coun-
Nv. 80. 900.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-02-06
FATAL ACCIDENT
Particulars of the Boiler Explosion
in SpOtsyIvania.
ore MAN KlLlEC---TWO WOUNDED

The explosion Of the engine To the saw
mill Of Mr.. Nd. Mills, of Marye, which
occurred Friday morning about ten
o'clock. fatally injured Mr. finder
Marshall, and seriously injured Mr.. Bob
Hockaday. and Frazier Dickinson, latter
colufed. Marshall hal one leg broken,
and many bruises upon his head aud
body, and only llvcl thirty minutes.
Dickinson had both arms broken, one
side. Ais face badly scadcd, and one
eve put out Hockaduy had II severe
blow ou the head, which knocked him
senscle.s under thr logs, aud he did not
regain consciousness during the day.
DR.. j. " Davis Was hastily summoned.
The accident is supposed 10 have been
due to ll't water in tie boiler, caused by
a cloglj " of tie water gauge, whlrh
prevented accuracy iu measuring same.
Immediately after water had been sup
Piled in tie boiler ihe explosion occurred
wlrh parted the engine through the
center. sending the front pieces fifty or
sixty wards. and the buck part a lew
ieet. The only part %. the engine which
rpmaincd intact was the glass water
gauge. Mr. Abner Wigglcsworth and
two log carriers. Who were at the mill at
the time. escaped unhurt. Mr. y. l. MIL
was al Gunrys at the time ol the cNp'o.
sion.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-02-06
DANIEL MULLEN'S RESIDENCE
Is Destroyed By Firt-Hullsn Escaped In His
Night Clothes.

The house Of Daniel Mullen, about six
miles from fredericksburg IN Spotsyl-
yania county, was destroyed by tire sun
day night. Mr. Mullen went To- bed
about q O'Clock and au hour or $50 after
wards was awakened by the smell oi
smoke. 10 was so dense he was nca' y
suiiocated and left the room without lis
clothes. Everything ia the hou~" was
burned The loss j. about 5000 The
origin j. not known 10 rs reported that
there was no insurance
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-02-06
DR.. DEJkRAETTE TO WE'D
MISS HOPKINS

The marriage OF DR.. J. 5. DeJarnette,
of stanton. and Miss Chestney Hopkins,
NJ. d.. has been announced TO take place
February II at the home OF Mrs Walter
Talley. sister of Dr. Hopkins, at pland.
Pa. DR.. Hopkins has been connected
with the medical staff OF the Western
State Hospitalat Staunton for 10 years;
DR.. DeJarnette has also been connected
with the hospital for years. After a
bridal tour DR.. and Mrs. DeJarnette
will reside in StauntOn.
DR.. Jarnette is son OF Capt. +. IL:
DeJarnette, OF Spotsylvania county. and
has many friends in this section
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-02-06
A "RARD LINES" PARTY

On Thursday night Mr. and Mrs. Ivan
:. Strasburger gave AN entertainment ~
honor Of the morriage anniversary Of Mr.
and Mrs Maurice liirsh. The entertain
mont was known a. "a Hard Times
party and the guc-ts wore appropriate
costumes Whist was played, Mis-, Julia
GolAsuith winning ladies pIih, aud Mr.
y Wolf the gentlemen =; Mrs. Maurice
Hrsh secured the BOBBY 4 supper was
served aud the decorations were unique.
The guests greatly enjoyed the occasion.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-02-06
Headquarters For
Building Materials

/ keep all kinds OF North Carolina
aud Virginia Lumber, dressed and
undressed, Shingles, Laths. Sash,
Doors, and Blinds. Lime, cement,
Calcine Plaster, PlasteriDg Hair,
Building and Paving Brick. Tin and
Iron Roofing, Cut and Wire \ 'ils, all
kinds Ready Mixed Paints and Dry
Paint, Linseed Oil Turpentine, Dryer
Varnish and Lewis's White Lead,
Paint Brushes Of all kinds, Window
Glass and Putty, Builders Hardwa
OF all kinds, Tar Roofing, ShrathiDg
Paper and fine Brick.
Keep large stock OF Sewer Pipe and
Fire Clay Pipe. 4. ID. COLb
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-02-06
CUTS TEETH AT 81

4 story from huntsville, Essex county
il to the effect that Mr.. Harry TrimmIve
of that county, is cutting new set o
teeth at the age OF eighty-One. lie has
cut in the last twelve months i've wei
developed teeth, two upper ana tnre'
lower molars, which are firmly lmbed
ded in their sockets. Mr.. Trimmive cam
TO this country a boy twelve years ole
from Germany. He was a Confederate
soldier.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-02-06
kChlGKEN FARM
Owa,d end Op,raud Byyr. J. Tlmos Cox.

MIR. j. Wiimore Cox X making very eX-
tcnsiyc improvements un the iarm late
Ia purchased nom Nh Norman Caylll, on
the Spotsyl,auia G. II. road. lie has
enclosed 10 with Page wire fence. erect
ed stable and barn. also II chicken
hou-e hiiy feet long. he will operate "A
chicken iarm-the only one in this sec
tior-aud Nill stock it with fowl of the
most improved breeds suitable Tor table
Use. Capon- will also be- raised.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-02-06
SUNDAY

Sunday was a bright beautiful day
and the churches all had fine cOngrega-
tons.
Many persons were tempted out in the
sunshine in the afternoon Tor long
walks. and the Mercer Monument on
Washington avenue was visite ! by hun
dreds OF people.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-02-06
SALE OF REAL ESTATE IN STAFFORD

Mr.. Willie r. Peyton has purchased
from James r. Rawlings, executor OF es-
tate Of the late Capt. S. {. Peyton,
Locust Grove" farm in Stafford and
Camp Solder" and "Salvington on
Potomac Creek. and q part OF belle
Plain" on the Potomac river. Also all the
personal property in Locust Grove
and "CamD Selden
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-02-06
NOTICE.

All persons owing the estate OF John NJ.
Smith, dectase viii settle theiraccounts
with the undersigned, and all persons
having claims against the estate OF John
NJ. Smtl. will present the same to me
within thirty days.
f. W. Smith. Executor.
Feb. ,. 1906. Spotsyvania, Va.
fdw4w
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-02-06
MRS. FLEMING MEETS
WITH ACCIDENT

Mrs. Y. VI. Fleming had n severe fall
Thursday night. She was going down
the cellar steps Of her residence, when
she Tell striking the back of her head.
She remained in. an unconscious condi-
zion for some time before she was found
by the servant Her condition is now
much improypd
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-02-06
FREDERICKSBURG SPOKE WORKS

Mr.. W. T.. Price and Mr.. G. r. Rosebro
have been appointed coordinate man
ayers Of the fredericksburg Spoke Works
to succeed Messrs. Geo. II. Morrison
and l. W. Landram, who resigned some
weeks ago.
The plant is one OF our substantial in
stitutions. and employs large number
Of operatives.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-02-06
FARMERS INSTITUTE
FOR CAROLINE

Hon. J. II. C. Beverley member OF the
State Board Of Agricultureirom the First
District. will hold farmers institute at
Port Royal, Caroline county, the latter
part of this month for the benefit OF the
farmers Of that section We will an
nounce the exact date and programme
later.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-02-06
CIVIL SERVICE EXAMIRAT ON

The civil service examination Tor clerk
carrier took place AZ the Union House in
this city. ou saturday. under the super-
vision OF the local board 81 examiners.
Messrs. Jas. T. Jones, John Helm and
Robt. J. Mcdonnell The following pre-
sented themselves for the ex minatiOn:
MesSrS Warren Owens, o. I. Seward,
VIM. McGhee. of Fredericksburg, Manly
Carter. of Orange; Misses Fannie lhomp-
son. Bertha Merchant. an'+Nora Ballard,
of Stafford. Andrew Howard, colored,
was also an applicant. The resulted the
examination will be announced later.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-02-06
NEW FIRM OF TAlL0RS
AND HABERDASHERS

Messrs. Hoffman and Mankowitz, % Of
Baltimore. have rented from Judge \. l..
Embrey the building on Commerce street.
known az the Star Building. These gen
tlemen will open an up-to-date tailoring
and haberdasher business. lhey are
both married men and will bring thelr
families here. ,.,,.,I,.
The building is now being thoroughly
renovated and modernized. The hoors
will he lowered, glass front put ln'
new papering and painted ON interior
and exterior. "
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-02-06
WEEKLY WEATHER REPORT
January February, 1906
THE COLD WAVE

The cold wave covered the entire coun-
try east Of the Mississippi River, except
the southern portion Of the East Gun
and South Atlantic States. the tempera-
lures ranging from 10 10 p degrees be-
low the seasonal average.
The thermometer registered > above
zero here early Saturday morning.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-02-06
Fertilizers, Feed and Hay
BOULWARE & SON.
SALE OF HOUSEHOLD AND KlTCH-
EN- FURNITURE.

| will offer for sale at Corbin p: o.,
Caroline, on Tuesday, Feb. IL, all oil
nv household and kitchen furniture,
consisting Of bedding, beds, chairs
stoves and other articles. Also 300 bar
lps OF corn on the cob, 5000 bundles oil
blade fodder and other feed. Wagons,
buggy and ? sets OF harness. Terms
fl. p. Ryefson,
rorhin Va
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-02-06
PARALYZeD

Mr.. J. J. Kurz, wel-known German
citizen OF Stafford, was stricken with
paralysis Sunday at his home. just above
Falmouth on the Courthouse road. DR..
+. J. Jett was summoned and lac Is re-
ceiving every attention. but it is feared
his condition is critical.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-02-06
HERE PROSPECTING

Three representatives Of tie Western
Federation Of Miners, all practical MN
ers. were here Friday and left for Stai,,
ford, where they will prospect several
mines. Later they will visit Spotsyl-
vania and make an examination OF the
several gold mines in the county.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-02-06
DIED IN KENTUCKY

Died in Winchester, KY. Jan. 2lst,
1906. at the residence OF her niece, MIS-.
Jennie Catherwood Bean, Miss Matilda
Minor Tut, int the s3rd year Of her age.
A GOOD woman gone.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-02-06
TWO new HOUSES

Mr.. A. W. Embrey has contracted with
f. G. HeAin for the erection OF two mod
ern dwellings on the lots owned by him
ON corner OF Winchester and Lewis
streets. The work will be commenced at
once
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-02-06
FIRE !!

Inc. ". Allison, Jr., & Co., Office 800 Commerce
Street.
Opposite Conway, Gordon * Garnett
National Bank. Insure your dwell
ings. furniture, barns. stables, groceries
and stocks OF all kind. Gail at our Office
and convience yourself we carry eompain-
los second to none. Rates and satlsic-
ton guaranteed. 90
Jno. w. Allison. Jr., & Co.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-02-06

Total. 80 ~ -
state Of Virginia, City Of Fredericksburg, 40;
+ A. randolph Toward. Cashier oi the
above named bank, do sOlemnly swear that
the above statement Il true to the best Oh my
knowledge and belief. 49,
N"' a. RANDOLPH HOWARD, Cashier
Subscribed and sworn TO before me tms
I'd day Of February. 1906.
PAUL KARSTEN. JR. Notay funh'.
'"hiN' GEO.w GHEpHFrD JR.
CHARLES HERNDON,
JNO. ~ W. GREEN,
P.V. ID. CONWAY.
Directors
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-02-06
FOR SALE

STYLISH G-year-old Virginia bred bay
stallion; l5ll hands high and a beauty IN
form and action. See him at Bates
Stables. Franklin and Twentieth Streets.
Richmond. Va ebOIZ
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-02-06
Mr.. VALENTINE HERE
he is experimenting The B'xiOs Of Mercer
Monument.

Mr.. +. Y. Valentine. the sculptor. Of
Richmond, who made the Mercer statue,
is here a guest of Mr.. St George r. Fitz-
hugh. He brought photographer with
him. who will take a picture OF the whole
monument. after which be will superin-
tend the boxing OF the monument until
spring. when it will be taken of a lew
days before the unveiling. which will
probably be in May.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-02-06
GRANITE FOR SIX MILLION
DOLLAR BUILDING

Messrs. Cartright & Davis have re-
ceiyed orders for two carloads I'll Their
fine granite to be used on the new So
600 900 state capitol buildingat Harris
hnrg. Pa.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-02-06
NO SPOTSYLVANlA COURT MONDAY

There being no pressing eases to be
tried no court was held mt Spotsylvahla
Monday. Judge Mason Is rapidly con
yalescing aud ii it had been necessary
would have held court.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-02-06
SAW MILL FOR SALE.

I have for sale one - horse power en-
gine. boiler and saw mill complete, al IN
GOOD condition, which | will sell cheap
for cash. Address Mills x Bro, Marye,
Spotsylyania Co., Va. IL I'm
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-02-06
FOR RENT.

The store, dwelling and big brick ware
house in rear, now occupied by II. Hell
mig as a bakery on Commerce ~. Pos
session given January l, l9O6 d;
Goldsmith nOYOsZJ u
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-02-06
EnIfNn

On Long Hill. sink Road, a pocket
hook containing a small sum oil money
and a key. The finder can get same Dy
calling at this office and paying Tor this
al
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-02-06
WAITED.

Pair of mules, weight about 1000
hounds each. not over 5 years old.
Apply or write to A. f. Turner Port
ROYAL. Va, bDo-oV
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-02-06
REPORT OF THE CONDITION OF

The Conway, Gordon X Garnett National
Bank. at fredericksburg. in the State
of Virginia. at the close OF business
January 20, 1906;
nranrRlEa.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-02-06
1T PAYS TO ADVERTISE
ON THE SQUARE

A lady remarked that there was the
largest crowd at Lowery's he sale she
ever saw at any sale in fredericksburg.
The reason is obvious They have what
they advertise and you get it at the price
advertised.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-02-06

CONNEXIONS al fredericksburg with i. T. =
r. x. and MARYLAND. delaware aud virginia Rail-
way Co Al Orange sikh southern Is. i. and
Chesapeake & Ohio x. K 80.
The only line tCShe ca ancelorsYlhe ana "N-
cerness Battleheds.
Eastern standard Time Daily czceI sunday.
" H. RICHARDS. Gen N-uageF.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-02-06
WANTED.

first class blacksmith and wheel
wright. Apply toJ. b. Jones, MOTIFS
vile, Va. l%''Ve sio
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-02-06
COL. R. C. LOWE
Died ln TsEsS-His Widow fredericksburg
Woman.

Col Robert O. Lowe. vice president Of
tine Dallas. Texas. Morning News Com.
pany. and very prominent citlhn of
Dallas. is dead lli- widow WIS Miss
Lucy Elstacr. oi fredericksburg, Va,
whom hc mnrried in Shreveport, Ia, ON
Nov 80. 1866 IT, leayr- siy children.
Mrs. Lowci8sm many relatives in stafford.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-02-06
FOR SALE, FIFTY TONS BALED Hay

At Little whim, two miles from city.
Excellent quality. p.,.
i3O-fm ueoieS
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-02-06
THE T. n. BRENT STORE.

sell The A B Fauhar Co Saw Nils an Lnscs
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1906-02-06

If any cash invest buy Blankets Bed Comforts at IN
them you will than 90 per cent on every doll"
taking consideration the comfort to be go
winter weather and must have room and are willing
Winter Winter Top Skirt uneard of low prices DO
for any goods ndouy low price If YOU have Sl'o TO
y and but sos will get you the
Sc so before Christmas Sc Of those stylish Long C
q 40 before Christmas Most any price and $3.50
Ladies Suits will know Just how much money to
warm TOP grades 81 90 $50 5000 500 $50
foot these winter goods occupy Come and come quick
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1906-06-15
Phone 223
nAX on NIGHT

year or two. Mark that. One
other great source of wickedness
was the nominal saloon license of
$S4 per year. Now, thank the
Lord, the city sees the end of this
bargain counter soul selling.
Every license in the city has been
revoked and the saloons will open
no more under a low license. The
cost will be perhaps $500. Some
advocate higher figure and rec
ommend a privilege of $1,000. 1t
ought to be $4,000.
! see that the day dream of the
fiddler is no longer a dream and
the cherished ambition of an illus
trious son of Tennessee rs about
to be realized. Gov. Taylor has
won a great fight in manly way
and will prove himself useful
member of the Senate. There are
smaller men in high places in
every department of public life
than Gov. Taylor. May he live
long to serve the people who de-
light in giving him honor.
THE SQUIRE.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1906-06-15


as big liar as Emma Eames, /,
too, could say that was not excit-
ed. But in times of terror truth
rises to the surface and all the
petty deceits and shallow make.
believes seek an obscure corner in
the dome of thought. Emma spent
the night before the memorable
morning at the St. Francis Hotel,
and not until she had a good lead
on the wrath to come, (" miles and
miles away on the wings of flying
Pullman, did she venture the as
surance that she rather enjoyed
the experience Of the earthquake.
Had ] been running and rapidly
widening the distance between
myself and the danger and excite
ment, /, too, might have summoned
the courage to exclaim with Emma
Games: "Pshaw, amt skeered. !"
/ was scared, though, and SO was
Emma until she was safely trans
ported to tall timber. The delicate
net work of my nervous machinery
was crossed and confused in the
same way, imagine, as the great
trolley and telephone systems in
the unfortunate city. The hair
was consplcuously missing on top
of my head, but the hair raising
sensation was there and | felt the
skin crawling and the sting of ten
Thousand needles penetrating my
scalp. For two weeks | could feel
the earth rock and culver on mere
suspicion. A passing milk wagon
IN the early morning hours rum
bled and Jared like impending
calamity on the rampage. Ii a
man dropped cigar stub the seis-
mograph in my unstrung nerve
centers registered a jolt very much
as if / had been struck in the solar
plexus by projectile from huge
batteriDg ram. That's the way |
have felt. and / stood 1t fine as
compared with majority of those
who claimed to think upon the
catastrophe from a reasonable
standpoint.
Everybody digs in the ruins for
d souvenir. / don't want anything
to remind me of the disaster. My
souvenir is impressed upon my
memory with good, tight squeeze,
and it won't rub off. An empty |
lineup dug out of the heaps of
rubbish is a hollow mockery.
Temporary 'shacks,' or ''shant-
les" if you like them better, are
springing up rapidly. Permanent
progress is held in check by the
rascality and red tape Of the insur
ance companies. They won't settle
and they won't let those who sup
pose themselves insured get busy.
A vigorous boycotte would help
the insurance business Of America.
All the companies claim surplus
Of untold millions while accepting
premiums, and yet sing q song
with slower movement when the
time comes to pay losses. 1t APP
pears that man who allows his
house to burn without insurance
is not wise, but that he is not so
big fool as the man who sup.
posed himself insured. The pub
He will hear from San Francisco !
with full particulars concerning |
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1906-06-15

SEISMIC AFTERMATH
81 THE SQUIRE

I'LL uuldlT luSuFdnce companies 10
ing business in this country.
The people of the country al
large have had in this catastrophe
an unparalleled opp rtunity to
get together in spirit of unself-
ishness and Christian sympathy.
They have proved themselves
equal to the emergency, and the
tears Of gratitude shed in San
Francisco have sprung from deep
ly thankful hearts. In this city
social lines were forgotten for
once and some people were actu-
ally introduced to some other peo-
Pile in the next flat.
San Francisco has been formerly
an easy thing for the grafters. AS
o consequence all the city bald
ings were dishonesty constructed
and there was nothing left to the
people as an evidence of taxes
gathered and squandered except a
few mortar piles Of debris. For
example, the city hall erected at
an expense of six millions was a
total wreck as the result of the
tremor alone. Twenty years were
required in the construction. In
forty seven seconds it was tumbIed
into heap of rubbish. The earth
quake exposed many frauds and
shams in structural material, while
on the other hand the property of
the government and of individu-
ais, where the work was consci
entiously done and with the right
materials, the buildings still stand
or did stand until gutted by fire
and had to be wrecked for the
public safety. The new postoffice,
one of the finest in the country,
withstood the trembling and rock
ing of the earth and also the raw
ages of the fire. 1t was damaged
to the extent of half q million, and
a great portion of this was due to
the injudicious use of dynamite
in downtown buildings. All about
the postofiice the car tracks were
warped and twisted, the pave
ments bulged and Mission street
in front sunk about four feet, but
the foundations of the huge build
ing remain perfectly level its en-
tire length and breadth. The
weight of the great structure must
reach into the millions
of tons, and it is built in sand.
The wonder is that it, too, did not
lose its equilibrium and tumble
down. The United States Mint,
on Fifth street, was in more dan.
ger from fire than the postoffice.
1t still stands monument to hon
EST construction, and though of
modest appearance, pride to the
city and at least satisfaction to
The nation. 1t was badly scorched
md discolored outwardly, and all
he windows were broken, but it
indeed looks good surrounded by
EN- thousand acres Of wreck and
min and desolation.
The attempt to minimize tn 9
Effects of the earthquake will not
leceive anybody. Even those who
eek to do this by calling IT "the
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