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The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1907-01-16

town pays a great portion of the
taxation, and with the money
thus paid we could have first
class roads the first year and
thereafter { n e expenses be
greatly reduced. We think the
people of this end would vote
unanimously for this move TO
be contaminated
HERE AID THERE.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1907-01-16
DEATH OF Mr.. AKsRs.

The Atlanta Georgian gives
the following account of the
death of Mr.. w. L. Akers,
father of Mrs. 4. f. Goodloe,
of this place, which occurred in
Atlanta on Tuesday afternoon
of last week:
In the death of w. I. Akers,
which occurred Tuesday after
noon at his residence, No. 5t7
North Boulevard, there passed
away one of Atlanta's most
prominent and progressive clti-
zens. Surrounded by members
Of his family, the end came
peacefully, and though his
death was not unexpected, it's
announcement proved shock
10 the host of friends Mr.. Akers
had won and merited during
his long and useful career.
Born IN DeCalb county April
., lS47, Mr.. Akers received his
early education in his native
county and at Decatur, Fore
going the privilege of entering
college. Mr.. Akers needed his
country $ call TO arms and gave
his services 20 the cause of the
/ Confcderacy. Joining the com
mand of Captain Milton A.Chan-
dler i'm the smumer of 1868, he
was transferred i'm the fall of
1864 20 Wheeler's cavalry, in
which historic organization he
served with distinction until
She close of hosulities.
For many years after the wal
he was connected with the Cen
trail railroad. He then organ
lied the firm Of Akers x Bros.
large grain dealers. At the
time of his death DIR. Akers was
. presidcntof the Piedmont Lum
+ Der Company.
Mr.. Akers marie d tire,
times. his grst wife being Miss
Laura b. Nichols, sister of Mrs
q j. Foreacre. of Atlanta, anC
John G.. Nichols. former con
gresham from the First dis
trict Four of the five children
of this union survive. They
are $. a. and j. j. Akers. Mrs
r r. Goodloe. of Big Ston'
Gap. Va. and Mrs. Laura y
Hooks. of Forsyth. Ga.
ln 1888 DE was married q
Miss Mary ID. White. and il
'Is0l to Miss Carrie l. McAllis
ter. of Adairsviilc, Ga. who
with their two children. Mabe
Jane and William r.. Jr., sur
D. viVc him
Mrs Julia a. Carroll is a siste
and q W.. j Is. l.. and +. i
a. Akers. of this city. at
- brothers of the deceased
For many years Mr.. Aker
was "a member OF the First BaT
tist church, but i'm 1905 b
. united with the congregation O
5 JACKSON Hill Baptist church, j
the affairs of which hc wa
active and influential The fl
neral was held in the mai
auditorium of Jackson III ii
church Thursday morning q
1880 clock The members q
y y onah Council. Royal Arc,
O. mum. OF which Mr.. Akers wa
- member, were requested Co al
q tend the funeral He was ais
e. "a member of she WOOdmen.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1907-01-16
NOTICE.

iu the District Court Of the United
States for the Western District of Nir-
gsnia
in the matter ct Ii. NJ 3. p.L
Blair, Bankrupt. "f'~'
Pursuant 90 an order entered by the
rcfcisc. the Hon. ID 4. Barley, az Appa.
lachi.. isginia. on the iath day Of Janu.
ATTY, ia0i in The above matter OF bank.
ruptsy, the undersigned, as Trustee, vii
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1907-01-16
nons his

We uder 0rs Hundred rol.an Reward f.r
aur ease 81 C4i4uh that tana0. * rtfst h.
Halt Caarfl Cure.
]. CNtNil 4 co.. T..t.lo. a.
We, tac undersigned, have kaorn 3. o.
ChsaeV ~ ibe Last sears. ana believe hin.
PERFECTLY hcaor4tit "a AL business tlanSac-
tls.ns, snd fnaneiaiiv able Ia carry ous any
obl x<ti..ss made b, has krai
WALpiNS. ktNNkN A MARN4N.
Halls Catsrrh Cure t. takcn snternaiis.
actinG directly oaoa The blood aud mucous
surfaces ~ the system. Tessimoaials scnt
free. friee, ssc- per bottse. Sold by al
Druggists.
Fake Hai,'s fsmsy ffils Eos constipation.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1907-01-16

Builds up waste tissue, pro-
notes appetite, improves diges-
ton, induces refreshing sleep,
gives renewed strength and
health. That's what HOllister's
Rocky Mountain Tea Does. 35
cents, Tea or Tablets. Ham
blen Bros.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1907-01-16

Mr August Sharpe. the popular over
seer OF the poor, No Fort Madison, Ia
says. cdr Kings New Life Pills are
rightly named. they act more agrecablv,
DO moro good and make enc feel better
than any Other laxative" Guaranteed 90
cure 1iiiousncss aud constipation. 2Jc az
=. " kclly's drug store.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1907-01-16

Time Need Not Wait for Him.
AOmas A. Edison has never carried
watch. He never cares. he says,
what time IL IS
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1907-01-16

Legal forms of all kinds for
sale by the Wise Printing Com
pany.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1907-01-16

Old newspapers for sale at
this office.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-07-18

oCUTe Dy innings:
 High Lifes % i 0 % 1-7 St. Louis Stars 70 0 0 O0 10 Of
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-07-18
CAN BUY TICKETS
 THROUGH NOW
IWo-Cent Interstate Tickets Put On Sale This Morning by the Cotton
 Belt to Points in Missouri,

It was authoritively announced this morning that the Cotton Belt Railroad, would starting tonight at twelve o'clock, put on the two-cent rate from here to St. Louis, and that interstate tickets can now be purchased at any point in Missouri on the Cotton Belt at the new two- cent rate. The fare from here to St. Louis was formerly $11.s1, and the ticket can now be purchased for $7.75. Also tickets will be sold to any point on that railroad in Texas on a combination of the two and three cent rates, Texas having three cent rate. While at the pre- sent time the fare ot Dallas, Texas is $10.10, after twelve o'clock to- night it will be $S.59. Tickets will be sold on these plans to any point
 on the Cotton Belt in Louisiana, Texas and Missouri.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-07-18

is ill the city today calling on his trade.
 Misses Ida Roberts and Josie
 Wright, of Little Rock, are visiting
 friends in the city.
 w. A. Voss, the popular St. Louis travelling salesman is in the city to-
 day calling on his trade. Zack Tankersley is in the city
 from Dallas, Texas, for few days. the guest of relatives. Miss Beteie Gallagher will re- turn tmorrow from a pleasant visit to friends at Fordyce. MT. and Mrs. Henry Smith and two children will leave soon for Kansas to spend the heated term.
 E. E. Bloom, secretary of the Travellers Fire Insurance Company is in Little Rock today on business Miss Fay Goza is over from Pine Bluff to visit her sister, Mrs. Clarence McClain.-Hot Springs Bulletin.
 Mir. and Mrs. Dick Barnett and
 will leave soon for Colorado, where they will spend the remainder of l the heated term.
 MT. and Mrs. S. c. Alexander left Oft c. T points in Colorado, where they will spend the summer. MT. and Mrs. J. X. Racop and
 son, Carl, will leave today for
 Bridgeport, Illinois, to spend the
 rest of the summer.
 Al. land Mrs. Garrett Howson have returned to their home at Lin
 wood, after spending several days
 in the city with relatives.
 Miss Nellie Brian has returned to her home at Palestine, Texas,
 after a pleasant visit here guest
 of MT. and Mrs. s. M. Dickey. Mrs. Leo M. Andrews and child
 ren departed for Pine Bluff this
 morning after visit of several weeks to Judge and Mrs. w. A. We';ft-s. We';t Hot Springs Bulletin. County Judge James Gould, Sheriff Mason Philpot and Secretary J. l.. Caldwell have returned from Little Rock where they attended the big drainage meeting Mrs. J. R. Parsons and daughter, boro, Texas, where they will visit friends and relatives for several weeks. Before returning to her home
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-07-18

ID this city, Miss Grace vii, vi,,, her brother, Frank Parsans Q, Alexandria. Louisiana.
 Mrs. Millie Haizlip. accompanied by Misses Josie Haklip and Josie Withers, will leave in 3 few davs for Denver and other points in Colo- rado where they will spend tbe summer. SGs ;.
 J. w. Ragland and dauqhter Mrs. c. K. Fitzhugh atcompanied hv her son Ragland Fizhugh, return ed from Hot Springs this afternoon where they haye been for the past two weeks for theic health.
 MT. and Mrs. F. 4. Howell and daughter, Miss Ella Howell, Major II. IT. Hum and Miss, Adele Hum, will leave in few days for Colora- do, where they will spend several weeks. Before returning home they will enjoy an extended Eastern tour. v
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-07-18
SOCIETY NOTES. 1
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Miss lola Philpot will entertain the Sigma Nu boys and Elizabeth glrls of this city with 6:3O dinner saturday night, complimentary to her brother, Eugene, who will at that time celebrate his eighteenth birthday. The crowd will consist almost entirely of the young ladies who have attended Elizabeth Col Iege in Charlotte North Carolina which is Miss Philpot's Alma Mater and of the young men who belong to the Sigma Nu fraternity of which Eugene Philpot is a promi- nent member. Miss Philpot will bear out her reputation as hostess, which she has established among the society as well as the married people of our city. The lucky" young people are properly count ing on spending one of the most pleasant evenings recorded on the minutes of a Pine Bluff society meeting.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-07-18
SPECIAL ASSESSMENT
 PAVING DISTRICT NO. IA

The tax books for the collection Of the special assessment upon the real property in paving district N 0. 12 (West Second avenue) In the city of Pine Bluff, Arkansas, have been plac- ed in my hands.
 All owners of real property lying within the district are required to pay their assessments to me within thirty days from this date.
 If such payment is not made action will be commenced at the end of that time for the collection of such assess ment and for legal penalties and costs. M NyTs Given under my hand this 18th day of June, 1907.
 A. c. RUSSELL,
 City Collector. Office hours 3 a. M. to 12 m. city hall building. d3Os
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-07-18
bL0OMtR GIRLS
 LOST THE GAME Miller High Life Team Car ried Away the Honors in the Game of Baseball Wednesday Afternoon
LARGE CROWD OUT
Weman First Baseman Made Good. ErrOrs Were Common and Costly Game Was Slow and Aside From It's Novelty Was Uninteresting.

The Bloomer Girls of St. Louis, known as the St. Louis Stars, crossed bats with the Miller High Life base ball team if this city yesterday after noon afternoon at Forest Park, and after a slow and dragging game, tha home boys came out victorious over the noted female ball tossers, There were only four women on the team the other places being filled by men, Women played the position of second base, first base, left field and right neld. The crowd was one of the larg- est that has witnessed ball game in this city for some time.
 The High Lifes took the lead early ln the game, and the result was never in doubt, though in the eighth inning the girls got together and made three runs, and made things very in. teresting for time. Sparks, who pitched for the locals, pitched a good game, allowing but three hits, while the locals secured 12 off of Granger. The features of the game were the two base hits of Burke and Ferris, both coming at opportune times, when hits meant runs.
 The game was full of errors, and this accounts for most of the runs made by the visitors.
 Robinson, the girl first baseman of the Stars, is not bad ball player by any manner of means, fielding her po- sition almost perfectly, and stealing bases as we'll as other members If both teams. The Boomer Girls left last night in their private car. Tho box score follows:
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-07-18
c A a TO z IA. Bear. tbe 11hs Kind You Hava Always Bougt1 ''s;;:''' ]: &M2zz;z1
A BARGAIN.

For rent-s12.50 per month untu June 1, 1908, residence, 5 rooms, quarter block, shady and pleasant, corner of Eleventh and Laurel, op~ posite new high school building. In. quire of J. Jordan, 140s West Sixth or Pine street high school. :;
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-07-18
BRIEF MENTION.
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Allen Orto has returned from a business trip to Northwest Arl1an- sas.
 W. s. steed has returned from 0 visit to relatives and friends at Forrest, Mississippi.
 Harry -Isaacs, one of the of ficers of the Arkansaw Travellers,
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-07-18
GKAPAc PINE BLUFF ARKANSAS, THURSDAY

utation for herself as hostess, while Mrs. Withers reputation in this line is well known by a large number of Pine Bluffs society peo- pie.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-07-18

The merry crowd of society peo- pie from this city who have been the guests of Colonel and Mrs. J. c. Cross at Pendleton for the past few days will return home this af- ternoon on the steamer J. N. Harbin Colonel and Mrs. Cross have been entertaining their young friends with a house party for several days, and the young people have enjoyed among other amusements fishing in Silver Lake, one of the best fishing places in the state. Those who attended from this city were, Misses Hazel Peck, 1rma Grace, Nettie Grace, Doctor Duck worth, Mrs E. A. Peck.
 The following unique invitations have been recently issued, and large number of the little folks of the city will enjoy very pleasant evenng as result.
 Come Play With Me
 Thursday, July Eighteenth
 Six to Eight P. M.
 Mildred Withers
 1928 West Sixth Avenue
 A very large number of the little children of the city have been in vited, and elaborate preparations have been made by Mrs. J. W. Withers for the occasion. There is no doubt but that the little Miss Mildred will make an enviable rep-
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-07-18

A party of young people enjoyed a dance last night at the home of Miss Rosa Sonnenschein on West Fourth avenue last night. Mr. and Mrs. Sonnenschein entertained their guests in a very royal manner and every one present enjoyed them selves greatly. The german was led by Dave Kaufman and Miss Rosa Sonnenschein and Dan Silbernagle and Miss Helen Sokolosky. Those present were: Misses Clara Frank, Florence Malachowsky, Brunette Silbernagle, Ida Silbernagle, Aimee Johnson, Jessie Waterman, Helen Sokolosky, Uittle Rock) Eva Sok- olosky, Uittle Rock) Beulah Kahn, (Memphis) Hattie Simon, tMem- phis) Zellah Kasselburg (Little Rock,) Tracy Altschul, (Little Rock). Messers Dave Kaufman, Dan Silbernagle, Arthur Johnson, Sol klarburg, Charles Malachowsky, AL win Strauss, Julian Waterman and Gerson Moore.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-07-18

A crowd of pleasure seekers from this city went to Bankhead yesterday afternoon to be the guests of Captain and Mrs. Floyd Jarvis until this morning. These hospitable people threw open their elegant home to the young people, compli- mentary to their daughter, Miss Sallie. The young people enjoyed a hayride to English, where Miss Chloe Jones entertained them with dance. The distance of six miles was an enjoyable trip but the dance was even more enjoyed. Those present from this city were Misses Fannie Gillespie, and Olivia Alex ander. Messrs. Hervey Mann, Sor- rells DeWoody, John Gillespie and John Tucker.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1907-02-12
Percance de IN principe negro

El principe Tomas Makarou,
sobrino del negus Menelik de
Abisinia, no guardara un re-
cuerdo agrada BILE de su reciente
estancia en- Alemania.
Al llegar a Berlin en- una mi
sion secreta, Sc hosped6 en- I'm
hotel de segundo orden. y ape
mas sc habia instalado, cuando
noto que le habian robado todo
su dinero junto con sus joyas.
Ell principe africano. completa-
mente desbalijado, fue inmedia-
tamente a exponer su queja al
comisariado de policia. donde le
estaba reservada una nueva
sorpresa. Ell comisario le pre-
gunt6 su nombre, estado civil Y
demas detalles usuales en- tales
|casos, Y apenas Sc los hubo da-
do, cuando aquel exclamo en- TN
tono desapacible:
--lComo? Principe y sobrino
de un Emperador? Usurpacion
de titulo, falsa declaration, robo
imaginario, esuafa! Arrestenme
Ia este aventurerO.
A pesar de sus protestas, Ell
principe fue arrestado, y con
muchO trabajo pudo lograr que
Sc le permitiera escribir a uno
|de los miembros de la mission
|espeClal alemana, que reciente-
mente habfa estado en- la Corte
de Menehk. Ell diplomatico ale
man lego y explico todo y OBJ
tuvo la libertad del principe.
Fue esta muy a tempo, pues va
iba a ser enviado como loco al
Asilo de enagenados de Dali
port.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1907-02-12
Buena nOtiCia

En- ell antique y muy acreditado es-
tablecimiento Bazaar de ropa hecha y
Sastreria de r. Montes 50 scaba do
recibir TIN immense surtido de cast
mires ingleses y franceses, los qus
ofrece su numerosa ciientela y al
p1blico en- general.
En- ropa hecha tambien hay TN ex-
tense surtido de elegantes trajes, los
que Sc detallan desde 81 a $I4. Cuen-
IA tambifn Ell Bazaar con un surtido do
abrigos para caballeros y nifios. propiea
para viajes, gorras, camisas, cuellos
puiioat tirantes. cinturones, ligas, cal
zoncilllcs, corbatas, medias, y muchoa
mas articulos del ranao.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1907-02-12
Gran Bazar de Novedades
GONZALEZ Pa0iM HcRMaFOS
San Francisco So, S. Juan ?. K

o. 4 rahamos de recihir IN eytenso sur-
lido de ALroNBRAs V EsrEKAs especia-
les Que ofrecemos i urecjos muv econ6micos 9.
,,f1,,,,. 40 rprv .,,- ,...;.,
naIDas cai;1os NOR ~ flnSonra r.'p.'' q, P';" q;
r'',s< i,"1o, aa1ara, rra r sal, D',;" ,'
r;too;ooa So" n"'''''' P'''" '"'"' 5"''''''S LID
, '''''''''>'
/, af" Sa'a- -'"lhano-P'tS " " - una
lGeh S"oinete' pH'SdS 81 >" a =" una
t9eih Ia = P",S"S. ." \ - - una
i,'e'' II" 9,'"''o1" =" - 80 @ "o '''S' una
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1907-02-12
vAPOREs A NUEsTRA CONSERVATION

Para salir de Montevideo Ell 2S del
corr;ente mes, con destino 4 esta Isla,
esta 4 la carga en- Buenos Aires, y
las ordenes para ell expresado buque
deben ser inmediatas.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1907-02-12

Esta 4 la carga en- Barcelona de
donde zarpara Ell IS del corriente
mes, para el Mediterraneo, Vigo,
CoruiIa San Juan, Santiago de Cuba
Habana. Guantanamo, Manzanillo y
New Orleans.
Aimitlendose carga Y
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1907-02-12
Serwscio de cabotaie.

a pr la rua.e las fc
u II; g IE ien-
s. g.
compa1a York rmbe
edra los de La
Il e
Dcenbr
IL
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1907-02-12

RED ID" LINE OF STEAMSHIPS.
Yes amlco NsWYork Porto Rce Curao Ynzus
Salendo del muele nun. BROOKLYN, junto Ferry
Vapor CARACAS 5000 Tons Vapores de doble heice
PHILADELPHIA $500 Vapor MAtACABO, 1900 Tons
MERIDA
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1907-02-12

AGENTES Dc los veporss tssaa&ntcos d
11EIANOS. 1ZQUIERDo Y0e. ID OADlN

A. FOLCH & o., DE BARCELONA,
oe THE TWEEDIE TRADING Co., vapores noruegos
Argentina Uruguay Puerto Rico Cuba Estados Undo
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-10-25
Fort Meade Nearest.
GIRL STEALS; MAY GO FREE
Confesses Theft from Government,
but Sentence Is Suspended.

Peoria, H., Oct. 25.-The federal
grand jury yesterday returned an in
dictment against Miss Ottie Louisa
Reed, former money order clerk at the
Pontiac postoffice, charging her with
the embezzlement of $1,000. Miss
Reed pleaded guilty to the indictment,
and sentence was suspended until the
April term of court. Miss Reed was
arrested last June and bound over,
though the facts of her arrest had been
kept from the public. When the young
woman faced the court and stood up
awaiting sentence Judge Humphrey
was nonplused. In the afternoon she
returned, but again the judge could
not muster courage to sentence her.
AS the money has been paid back, the
action of the court is taken to meal
no sentence will be imposed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-10-25

1s64-Iowa legislature memorializes
congress to construct canal from Hen
nepin to Rock Island.
1a66-First survey made by state en-
gineers under direction of Chief En-
gineer J. o. Hudnott. Specifications re-
turned showed that the construction of
canal 60 feet wide and feet deep
would cost s4,500,O00.
1s7o-First government survey made
under direction of Engineer German P.
Low, Jr. Specifications showed that
the construction of canal 160 feet
wide and feet deep would necessitate
an outlay of s12,500,000.
187o-Iowa legislature again memo
rializes congress 10 construct canal.
1s74-Survey again made showing
that the engineers estimated that the
construction of the canal, which was
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-10-25

General Allen Will Make Recommen
dations to Government.

st. Louis, Mo-, Oct. 25.-Brigadief
General James Allen, chief officer of
the signal corps of the United States
army, who witnessed all of the balloon
ascensions made here this week. was
much impressed by the performance
of some of the airships Wednesday,
and declared he would recommend in
his next report to the secretary of war
that several balloons of the dirigib'a
type be bought or constructed for gov
ernment experimental work NO large
fighting force of the future will be
complete without it's complement of
airships,' he said.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-10-25
HlTCHCOCK'S ACCUSER
HELD FOR BLACKMAll
Hugo c. Voecks' Charges Against
Actor Boomerang That May Re-
suit in Imprisonment.

New York, Oct 25.-Hugo c. VoecIs
who is accused of getting $1,000 from
Raymond Hitchcock, the actor, under
threat of publishing a damaging story
about Mr. Hitchcock, yesterday was
held by Magistrate Finn to answer to
the charge of blackmail. Mr.. Hitch
cock took the witness stand and toll
how, under duress, he had given
Voecks three rings as security for the
$1,000 demanded and finally how
Voecks had been trapped with marked
bills
''Why did you give him the three
rings?" asked the defendants counsel.
Because he threatened to publish
this story which would ruin my name.
He said a newspaper correspondent
had offered him S25 to sign a state
ment to the effect that | ruined his
sister"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-10-25
Hundreds of Lives Are
Crushed Out During
Recent Quake.
JUST LEARN TRUTH
Two Hundred Bodies Taken
From Ruins---Rain Adds to
Misery of Survivors.

Rome. Oct. 25.-Details received last
night regarding the earthquake in Ca
labria in every way tend to show the
loss of life and damage to property
will exceed by far the first estimates.
The highest estimate of lives lost ac-
cOrding to the first dispatches, was
120, but indications now point ID
deaths exceeding 400. 1t will be i'm.
possible to obtain exact figures until
the ruins are cleared away and COM
munication is established throughout
the district.
Two Hundred Bodies Taken Out.
No bodies were recovered from the
ruins until 6 o'clock last evening. At
that hour about 200 were taken out
1t is now estimated the deaths will
pass 500, but it is impossible to get
accurate information as many villages
are still cut off by floods and destruc.
ton of roads and telegraph lines.
Shocks Continue.
The earth shocks continue, but arc
slight. In spite of the torrential rain
falling, the people absolutely refuse
to remain under any cover. They have
made their beds in the open.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-10-25
Chronological History Hennepn Canal Formally Opened
Sterling Yesterday

to be 65 miles long, would cost about
$685. ,72S.
1a74EIowa legislature again memo
rializes congress.
18a1-Boards of trade of Chicago,
Buffalo and Duluth, board of transpor-
tation of New York produce exchange,
produce exchange of st. Paul, deep wa
terway convention at Davenport, and
deep waterway convention at st. Louis
endorse plans and memorialize con-
gress.
1Sa2-Additional surveys made by
government engineers.
1882-Congressman Henderson of IL
linois introduces bill in congress pro.
viding for construction of the canal.
18s3-Bill providing for construction
| of canal passed.
| 1s9o-Captain L. L. Wheeler assum
ed charge of work on canal.