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The Washington times., 1906-04-19
Flames Threaten to DUe the Homeless INTO the Sea

SAN FRANCISCO April Cvia Oakland April 19)-Unless some
power stays the onushing people
me night under the trees in Golden Gate Park will swept
Early this morning than
mile from the fed hungrfy on the
wooden buildings that lined street for the section
of the older of the CITY, quickly consuming them passed
west.
Golden Gate Park directly
feeble tons on tons of dvna
mite being exploded vany path seems that the fire n
surely make its
The Washington times., 1906-04-19
THE WEATHER REPORT.

A southwestern disturbance with a
strong high area Immediately TO the
northward is causing rains from Col
orado and Nebraska southwark. There
were also local showers in the upper
lake region and western Washington:
elsewhere the weather was generally
clear.
The weather will continue fair tonight
and Friday in the East and South. ex-
cen in the lower Mississippi valley.
whore showers are probable Friday.
1t will be cooler Friday in the lower
LaIe region and the Ohio valley.
The Washington times., 1906-04-19
ARMY LIEUTENANT VICTIT.l
OF DYNAMITE EXPLOSION

fighting the flames. Lieut.. Charles c.
Pulls was fatally injured and was taken
to the military hospital at the Presidio.
Lieutenant Pulls was placing q heavy
charge of the explosive in a building
at Sixth and Jesse streets. The fuse
did not ignite, and Pulls went back into
the building to relight it.
While inside the charge Of dynamite
exploded. His skull is fractured and
he has internal injuries. He is thirty
years old, a native OF Chicago, and un-
-aarriad
The Washington times., 1906-04-19

SAN FRANCISCO, April 19.-,Fa-
mine and pestilence are added terrors
TO the great fire now threatening to-
tai destruction TO the city.
Nothing TO eat can be had excepting
in the outlying districts, and the
bursting Of the water mains has cut
of the water supply. The entire bus
mess district is in ruins and flames
are deyouring the residence districts.
Fire is raging along the water
front for five miles
Ghouls are being shot by United
States troops as they are caught
looting the debris and robbing the
dead.
Loss hay Exceed $500, 900, 900.
1t is impossible at this hour to esti-
mate more than vaguely the number
of dead and injured and the property
loss The figures at hand must be
mere guesses for at least a week.
These estimates range from 1000 to
10000 dead, 1900 TO 10000 injured,
and a property loss of from 5000, ,OOO.-
600 to $500, ,OO0, COO.
Shortly after midnight the Merchants
Exchange building, one OF the hand
soonest and most substantial edifceS in
the city, took fire. as did the Crocker-
Woolworth Bank building.
The former building is a fourteen-sto,-,,
structure. seven floors of which are or.
oupied by the Southern Pacific RAILWAY
Company as offices.
The crocker-WOoiworth building is a
twelve-story terra Gotta and granite
structure and stands directly opposite
the Palace Hotel.
The immense d. o. Mills building Is
surrounded by fire and viii probably
succumb.
Big Hotels in Line of IRE.
The Lick House, Occidental Hotel. ana
Rush House are in imminent danger ana
Will probably be destroyed by the fire.
From the Clin House comes word that
the pleasure resort and show place OF
the city, which stood upon a founda-
tion of solid rock. has been sN ept into
the sea. Not a thing stands 10 tell
where the monster stone building cpes
stood IL has been Ieve.ed to the fo,:,
dation and only the rock lining the sea
coast remains intact
The Cliff House stood on a rocky bIafr
overlooking the Pacific ocean. II was
probably fifty or sixty feet above the
water and was a favorite resort for
thousands on bright days. both winter
and summer. II was a favorite pastimo
of visitors there TO sit on the west
verandas of the hotel and watch the
hundreds of sea lions and seals which
cOngregate on large rock about 200
feet from the main land In stormy
weather the waves frequently swept over
the top OF the building.
All the day and night long. and long
after dawn this morning men have
fought a losing battle with the flames.
The Washington times., 1906-04-19
RED MEN HONoRED GUESTS
AT PYTHlAN FAIR TONIGHT

The members of the Order of Red Men
will be the guests of honor tonight at the
Pythian fair. More than 100 OF the
tribesmen will be present in costume and
viii take part IN the dancing from 10
o. m TO midnight.
Last night the Elks and Eagles were
the special guests and their presence
added much TO the enjoyment of the
evening.
The popularity of the fair is steadily
growing.
The Washington times., 1906-04-19
Whole City a ShambLes-Chaos Reigns ODer All.

SAN Cal, beyond
is doome
is
shambles
Firemen dropping every point
sleeping
The nil has
hausted buildings
Women fainting Streets
been little
Everything chaos The situation
volcano began pouring lava the metropolis
The Washington times., 1906-04-19
IHOLE CITY PREY TO FLAMES;
RESIDENCE SECTION NOW ABLAZE


hh burr d
OOah hmhxa dhraena starvation Loss fHeda dh
loss placed btVen and People, by
le hh % %
lakes ounuys fSa Fandso
The Washington times., 1906-04-19

Expert Packers.
Merchants Transfer & Storage co.-Adv.
The Washington times., 1906-04-19
CARNEGIE LIBRARY RUINED
BY SHOCK IN REDWOOD

REDWOOD CITY. Cal. April 1e.-
Great damage was done in Redwood
City by the earthquake Many buildings
we're destroyed and the ruin is general
about the city. The Carnegie librarv
was completely DESTROYED.
The Washington times., 1906-04-19

Plenty of Laths.
Lsbbey Co.. 9Th and n. Y. Ave.-Adv.
The Washington times., 1906-04-19
Thousands of Homeless
People Threatened
With Starvation
and PeStilence.
FIRE CONTINUES ITS
W0RK0F DEVASTATION
Flames Now Raging in Resi-
denCe Section and Whole
City Apparently Doom
ed-Death List Grows.

Flames reach Mob
Hill.
Two hundred thou
sand homeless.
Firemen practically
abandon fight.
Soldiers shoot down
looterS.
Loss of life esti-
mated anywhere from
500 to 900.
Property loss be-
tween $2OO,O0O,O 900
and S500,000,000.
The Washington times., 1906-04-19

Secretary OF War Taft, Chief of Staff
Bell. Quartermaster General Humphreys
and Commissary General Sharpe spent
nearly the entire night sending orders
TO General Funston and other officers in
the West. relative to the relief of the
sufferers at san Francisco.
An order went TO Vancouver barracks
to ship Immediately 200. 600 rations. Thou
sands Of tents have alS0 been ordered
20 be sent from various army posts on
TIE coast. Officers have been instructed
10 accompany the shipments to see that
they are properly delivered to the au-
thorities at san Francisco.
A telegram from Major Krauthoff, filed
AT Oakland. reports that the army depot
at San Francisco, adjoini 'S the Palace
Hotel. has been destroyed with thou
sands Of dollars worth of army supplies
contained therein.
The following message was received
early this morning from General Funs.
ton
Need Tents and Rations.
Oakland Pier, Cal, April IS
Military Secretary, Washington;
I'VE are doing all possible 70 aid resi-
dents OF San Francisco in present ter
ribIe calamity. Many thousands home
less 1 shall do everything in my power
10 render assistance, and trust to War
Department to authorize any action I
may have to take Army casualties will
he reported later. All important papers
safe We need tents and ratiOns for 90
600 people. FUNSTON
To this the Secretary of War sent the
following reply:
General Funston, San Francisco:
Your dispatch calling for tents and
rations for 10000 people received. Have
directed sending of 200. 600 rs,tions from
Vancouver barracks, neares. available
point VIII give you orders concerning
tents Immediately and advise ou within
an hour. Do you need more troops2
''Of course, do everything possible tC
assist in keeping order, in saving life
and property. and in relieving hunger
by use of troops. material. ana supplies
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The Washington times., 1906-04-19
TFMPERATURE-
THE SUN.
TIDE TABLE

THE SUN
sun sets today. $40
Sun rises tomorrow. w...---.-----.........5:19
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The Washington times., 1906-04-19
WILL ASK NoRTHCOTT TO
RESIGN GUARDIANSHIP

Senator Scott of West Virginia talked
with the Pre- dent this morning about
the personnel of the West Virginia Re
publican State committee.
After talking the matter over fully il
was decided to ask Mr. NOrthcott TO re-
sign as chairman of the committee al
though il IS not thought ne will be
Smyrna times., 1906-07-11
DEPARTMENT REscINDS RURAL BOX ORDER
After August |, Patrons May Make Own Mail
Receptscles For Holding Mail Matter.

Postmaster General Cortelyou has
issued an order, to go into effect August
l, resembling the regulation under
which patrons of rural mail routes are
compelled to purchase boxes from one
of the 200 listed manufacturers, who
have put on the market 300 different
styles of boxes approved by the De-
partment costing from 80 cents to $4
each. Patrons of rural routes will be
permitted to construct their own boxes,
provided that in doing so they conform
to the requirements of the Department
as to size, durability, safety and pro-
lection from the inclemencies of the
weather. In order to maintain Gov
ernment protection of the mail placed
in rural boxes the patron must secure
the approval of the postmaster for the
Office which serves the route, and paint
on the box the words approved by
the Postmaster General"
Smyrna times., 1906-07-11
CHINESE MISSIONARY VISITS DELAWARE
Mrs. Winlfred Simester, Of Eco Chow, Sister
Of Mrs. D. F. McFauI Formerly of KentOu.

Mrs. Winifred Simester, Of Eco Chow, Sister
Of Mrs. D. F. McFauI Formerly OfKentOn.
Mrs. Winifred Simester, widow of
the late Rev. James Simester, who at
the time of his death was President of
Baldwin Theological Seminary, Foo
Chow, China, aud a sister of Mrs. ID.
F. McFaul of Houston, formerly of
Kenton, will arrive at Houston the
14th inst, and remain two weeks. Dur
ing her stay she will deliver several
addresses on her work in China. Her
first address will be given in Harring-
ton M. E. Church on Sunday evening
July 18th. Mrs. Simester is very
pleasing and interesting speaker. On
several occasions she will be attired in
the costume of Chinese bride and will
sing in Chinese. Any society desiring
Mrs. Simester to relate her experiences
while in China will please correspond
with Mrs. McFaul.
Smyrna times., 1906-07-11
SOUVENIR POSTAL VIEWS OF SMYRNA.
Gilbert s. FAIRIES Had 4OOO Made Iu Germany
Which Effectively Show Picturesque Smyrna.

Something new for Smyrna is i'm
ported souvenir postal cards. Gilbert
S. FAIRIES has just received from Ger
many 1000 views richly made which b e
is disposing of 2 for 5 cents Each
view is designated by the name of the
plBce printed thereon and makes nice
reminders of scenes and places dear o
the heart of so many Smyrnians AM
former Smyrnisns. If they prove a
success Mr. FAIRIES may have several
mo1e views taken and finished in Ger
many by the same Photographic pro-
cess. The souvenir postal business is
a popular fad these days and it is
pleasing to note that Smyrna is keep.
ing pace with other towns in well made
views.
Smyrna times., 1906-07-11
CAMPING FOR WEEK AT "rHe BUNGALOW. :
Party OF Six Smyrna Boys ROughiug 1t Awhile
id True Camping Style DOwu Near the Bay.

Party OF Six Smyrna Boys ROughing 1t Awhile
ia True Camping Style Down Near the Bay.
Ralston McCausland, Irving Brin-
ton. Walter Chandler, Watson Gear
hart, Frank Reynolds, and Earl Keith
left Monday with pack and baggage
and some provisions for weeks out
ing at the Bungalow" situated along
the Delaware Bay near the Bombay
Hook Lighthouse. They went in high
glee with the prospect of having much
sport. They were accompanied by
Mrs. McCausland, Mrs. Keith and Mr..
Townsend Jefferson who saw they
were pleasantly situated before they
entered upon their weeks outing. This
morning jolly party of young ladies
left to spend the day with them. The
boys intend roughing it in true
camp style and in their enthusiasm
even defy a swarm of mosquitoes. They
will do their own cooking and intend
Giving like lords"
Smyrna times., 1906-07-11
WHEAT THRESHING RESULTS ANNOUNCED
Average Will be From Is to 22 Bushels an
Acre, While Some Farmers will Get 70.

Wheat threshing is now the all alb.
sorbing topic with the farmers and all
through this section the hum of the
thresher is heard. Most of the farmers
are getting anywhere from 18 to %
bushels to the acre. Joseph Primrose
and S. Gilbert Wilds report a yield of
26 bushels to the acre. The John H.
Hoffecker Estate finished threshing on
the Galley Farm" last week and got 25
bushels to the acre off one field and 1S
on another. They are expecting better
results from the "Old Home Farm"
tenanted by C. II Mattiford. The
largest grower IN this vicinity is Ed
ward G. Walls. He has not threshed
yet but it is said he will have a
phenomenal yield, somewhere between
35 and 40 bushels to the acre.
Smyrna times., 1906-07-11
Messrs. VIM. B. Usilton & Sons have

Messrs. VIM. b. Usilton & Sons have
sold to Mr.. Walter U. Lusby, of Ches-
tertown, 314 acres of land adjoining
COLCHESTER resort. The sale includes
buildings. This leaves farm of 275
acres, with bayshore front and small
peach orchard, which will. likely be
improved by the owners. 1t is repor-
that Mr.. Percy Hendrickson will ten
ant Mr.. Lusby's new purchase.
Messrs. Usilton and Lusby have sold
their wharf rights to the COLCHESTER
Steamboat Co.
Smyrna times., 1906-07-11
TEMPERANCE DAY AT CAMDEN CAMP.
Mrs. Kate e. Smlihers VIII Preside at Public
Meeting Under Auspices OF Kent W. c. 7. U.

Friday, August 3D., will be Temper
ance Day at Camden Camp. The pro-
gram will be under the auspices of the
Kent County w. G. I. U. In the
morning the Rev. DIR. s. M. Morgan
of Dover, Presiding Elder of Dover
District, will deliver an address and
in the afternoon Prof. Charles Scanlon
of Pittsburg, Pa, will talk. The latter
is the Temperance lecturer of the Pres
byterian Church of the United State
and is regarded as an able speaker. A
childrens' meeting and program ol
special music will be features of the
day.
Smyrna times., 1906-07-11
A Blessing TO Many Persons.

Letters patent have been granted on
an appliance which keeps artificial
teeth securely in place, at all times,
regardless of the conditions present in
the mouth. DIR. J. Allen johnson,
dentist of Middietown, Del, is the in
ventor and sole owner of this valuable
device. adv.
Smyrna times., 1906-07-11
The SMYRNA TIMES.
SmVr'n0, DEL,
Wednesday Afternoon, July II, 1906
ClOSlnE of Mails

Going North.-6.55, $50 A. NJ. 800. 500
7.30 p. NJ.
Going South.--7.45, 11.2O A. NJ. Ais,
7.30P.M M
For Clayton and Oxford r. P. o. and
Clayton, Del, 7.45 A. M, and $40 p. NJ,
Townsend and Centreville r. p. o. and
Clayton and Chestertown r, P. o. 6.55 AN.
and 3.20 P. NJ.
Smyrna times., 1906-07-11

Kennedy's Laxative Honey and Tar
is the original laxative cough syrup
and combines the qualities necessary
to relieve the cough and purge the
system of cold. Contains no opiates.
Sold by VIM. f. Dunn.
Smyrna times., 1906-07-11

Grown and bridge work speciality.
DIR. Comegys, dentist, Smyrna, Del. .
Smyrna times., 1906-07-11
Disturbed the Congregation

The person who disturbed the con-
gregation last Sunday by continually
coughing is requested to buy bottle
of Foley's Honey and Tar Benton
N. Weldon, Smyrna, W. Il. Keys,
Clayton.
Smyrna times., 1906-07-11

Soft Coal for wheat threshing. Sam
uel J. Reynolds.
Smyrna times., 1906-07-11

W. G. Hill has for sale the best
makes of all kinds of fruit packages at
bottom prices.
Smyrna times., 1906-07-11

Notice-A rebate of per cent will
be allowed on all County Taxes paid
in July.-J. NJ. Reynolds, Collector.
Smyrna times., 1906-07-11
5oth DIVIDEND.

The FRUIT Growers National Bank.
Smyrna, Del, July 10th, 1906.
The Directors have this day declared a
semi-annual dividend of four a. per. cent.
free of taxes, and payable on demand.
Smyrna times., 1906-07-11
SMYRNA AND VICINITY.

short Items OF General Interest Gathered
During the Week.
Smyrna times., 1906-07-11

For Sale-Cow Peas at S1.75 per
bushel; Crimson Glover Seed, $4.5 per
bu.-Joseph E. Holland. Milford, Del.
Smyrna times., 1906-07-11

Caleb Boggs & Son of Cheswold,
have a large supply of fine White Plume
and Giant Pascal Celery plants at 1.5O
per 1000.
Smyrna times., 1906-07-11

The Ladies of the Twentieth Century
Club will have food sale for the bene-
fit of the Club House, in the Cooper
Building on Saturday July 14th.
Smyrna times., 1906-07-11

1000 beautiful Post Card views of
Smyrna just received from Germany
by Gilbert S. FAIRIES. On sale at VIM.
FAIRIES Iron Front Hardware Store,
, for cents. These cards were made
from views taken by G. S. FAIRIES and
have the names of the places on them.
Smyrna times., 1906-07-11

We are prepared to furnish all kinds
of fruit packages, peach, truck and
plum and half-barrel baskets, grape
carriers, etc., prices as low and pack
ages as good as can be made.-Smyrna
4 Kent County Mfg. Co.
Smyrna times., 1906-07-11

DIR. Arthur T. Neale. formerly direc-
tort of the Experiment Station at Della
ware College, but from which position
he was removed by the trustees, has
decided to accept the position of direc
tor of the Bureau of Animal Industry
and Agronomy, which position was
offered by the college directors, and
which DIR. Neale was urged to accept
by the farmers of the State. DIR. Neale
accepted the Office in Difference to the
wishes of the farmers of Delaware.
Smyrna times., 1906-07-11

A we'll established Business House
Delaware Corporation) is desirous of
selling few shares of Preferred Stock
in each town throughout the State.
Guarantee to pay seven per cent annual
dividends, payable semi-annually.
Good reference. Address Preferred
Stock, Box No. 1873, Wilmington, Del.
Smyrna times., 1906-07-11

Miss Mary V. Devenish who re-
sided on Cummins Street this town,
died Thursday evening with a stroke
of paralysis, aged So years. She had
suffered several strokes IN the last
year and the one which came to her
Thursday resulted in her death. She
was buried in Glenwood Cemetery,
Saturday afternoon at two o'clock,
Rev. DR.. Watt of Asbury M. E.
Church officiating.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-01
TO THE PEOPLE OF BIRM
 INGRAM:

After August first the laws regulating weeds and grass will be vigorously enforced. Further notices will not nec- cessarially be given by Sani- tary Officers. For informa- tion of citizens the following are Code Requirements.
 The occupant of lower story of any house, whether used as dwelling or other purpose and every owner or agent in charge of any vacant lot must keep the side walk and one half the street in front and on side of said premises free from grass, weeds or other growths of like nature.- Penalty is a fine of not less than $1.00 nor more than $100.00 and six months imprisonment at hard labor one or both.
 In addition Section GOA provides that any owner, oc- cupant or agent having control of any property or grounds, vacant or otherwise, within the City of Birmingham, who shall allow a growth of weeds or rank vegetation to a height of over one foot thereon, shall upon conviction be fined not less than 5000 nor more than S100.00.
 A cheerful and prompt com pliance with these laws is re- quested and will be appreciated
 Respectfully,
 GEORGE B. WARD,
 Mayor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-01

fu1 whether the quarterly statement of the net earnings of the company contain ed any notable surprises for those who have been dealing actively in the stocks. The statement did not appear in time to enable the information to be used at first hand in the markets operations of the day But as the time for the assembling of the directors approached, large trans actions in United States Steel common appeared on the tape and it's price was carried up to 10, which was the objective fortold by the speculative sponsors for the market movement The weather bu- reau's weekly crop bulletin was non-com- initial as usual, but contained nothing to shake the present strong conviction of the excellent progress of the crops. The money market was not affected by the monthly settlements which are not inn portant for August, but foreign exchange moved up another step, and away from the gold important level The inflamatory condition reported from Russia was with out effect here, are so far as perceptible abroad, where some confidence seemed to be restored over the payments to be made tomorrow on subscriptions to the last Russian loan. The late movement in United States Steel carried prices to the highest level of the first hour or above, and held them there to a firm closing.
 Bonds were irregular. Total sales. par value, $1 709,000. United States bonds were unchanged on call.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-01
MARKET Is
 NARROW AND QUIET
Close Was Steady at Unchang-
 ed Prices
SALES WERE 6O,OOO BALES
August Showed Greatest Gain at Close. Private Condition Reports are Expected Today and Gov
 ernment is Due Friday.

New York, July 31.-The cotton market was very quiet during todays session with fluctuations narrow and irregular. The close was steady at a decline of point to an advance of points. Sales estimated at COCO bales.
 The market opened steady at unchanged prices to a decline of 3 points on the old crop. but to points higher on the new, which was influenced by steadier cables than looked for and support from some of the room traders who were evidently trying to force a reaction. But the ad- vance was quickly checked by the appear anee of a bearsh crop report, showing a deterioration in condition for the month of only about 112 per cent and the market eased off to a net loss of about 1 to points on the active months. Later prices were steadied by scattered covering and A little buying attributed to spot people against sales for future delivery. Au- gust showed the greatest gain at the close. while October was 1 point higher. and December and January were l point lower. Future private condition reports are expected tomorrow and the govern ment is due on Friday. The weekly bu- reau was without feature and had no in fuence
 Receipts at the ports today were 6S94 bales, against 6055 last week and 12.476 last year. For the week S0,0Oo bales, against % O92 last week and 73.62O last year. To- days receipts at New Orleans 1874 bales against 1309 last year. and at Houston 6iO bales against 421s last year
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-01
Gilbert & clay's Market Letter.

The foreign market was extremely quiet, but cables noted some improvement in the undertone, due to an increased in- quiry on the part of Manchester and Con- tinental spinners Options on the close were unchanged, and spot sales 5000 bales, 1 point lower.
 There was no change in todays session from the duh monotony now existing. Price changes are inconsequential, but re- main steady with a slight upward ten dency, owing to the continued liquida- ton of the short interest prior to the bureau next Friday. The governments weekly weather review continues satis- factory. Scattered showers have occur red in different localities of the belt, but on the whole have been more beneficial to the plant than otherwise. South Caro- lima alone reports some damage on ac- count of the excessive rainfall and de- structive hailstorms also occurred there during the week, but aside from this offi- cial source of information private advices still maintain that prospects, if anything, have improved. and the weather as gen. eral rule has been most satisfactory.