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BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1907-03-26
Zeaaya Sc xusuesxra nessco
AhOra marcha contra Ell Salvador

Nueva York martes-Los ultimos despa
chos que Sc reciben de Centro America, dlcen
que el Presidente Zelaya ha anunciado que una
vez sometida la capital de Honduras al poder
de sus tropas, dirigra una parte de su eJerclto
contra el Salvador, para castigar la parcaidad
demostrada por esta Republica. Entire los pal =
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1907-03-26

El jefe de la division de tasacio-
mes Mr.. d. A. Skinner, ha pasado al
Departamento de Tesoreria a ocup9r
el nuevo puesto creado 1ltimamente
de jefe del negociado sobre contrl-
buciones de la Propiedad.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1907-03-26

FL del mes pr6ximo 'se vera en-
Ia Corte de Di>trito correspondence
1 Ia JurlsdIcci6n de Coamo. Ia ape
Iacion de la sentencia lmpuesta por
i Juzgad0 municipal de aquel pue-
bio contra el marshal, secretario y
tros acuSados por delito de juegos
prohibldos.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1907-03-26

Por ell departamento de Tesorerla
Sc cubriran muy en- breve algunas pla-
gas de escribientes temporefos.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1907-03-26

Ley municipal de 8 de Mario del
corrlente aiIo, seguida de s. apendi
ces conteniendo otras leyes Y dis
poslclones relativas tambiSn 4 los
Ayuntamientos. De verta en- el Bo-
LETIN, q SI.5o el elemplar.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1907-03-26

FL Corresponsal de Las Marfas Sc
queJa del abandono en- que Sc en-
tnentran algunas GALES dc aquel pue
bio y reclama Ell nombre del vecin-
darlo su proximo arreqlo.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1907-03-26

Por una disposition de la leg'slatu-
ia, los sub-colectores de Renta interna;
han pasado colectores
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1907-03-26

Muy en- breve Sc vera el juicio con.
ira Rafael Pi1ero acusado de extor-
xlon cometido en- el almacen del CO.
merciante don Laur eano Sanchez Diaz
del pueblo de Fajardo.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1907-03-26
EMBARQUE sUS EFECTos PoR EXPRESS

Sc nos informa que ell agente de
Kentas lnternas de Yauco, piensa
'amolar su residencis para estatle-
!erse en- May agiiez en- un comercio.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1907-03-26

Ha quedado alberta en- Toa-Baia
una casa escuela, la cual ha sido
construida bajo la direction de Mr..
Wood Superintendent de las escue-
las de Bayamon.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1907-03-26

PRENSAS DE COPIAR.-Los mo-
delos mas perfectos y baratos. De
venta en- el BOLETIN
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1907-03-26

La Ultima obra de Derecho edlta
da en- Ell BoLETIN. es la Jurispru
dencia en- 10 criminal estab blec1da po
el Tribunal Supreme de Puerto Rice
durante el afIO 1904.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1907-03-26

Interesa los com erciantes la ad-
ouisicion de la ley de quiebras que
ripe actualmente en- "a isla. De ven
ia en- el BOLETIN.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1907-03-26

De~pues d. una buena batida por
a pollcia ha inkresado en- la Peniten.
clarla el conhnado Pedro Rodriguez
Ortegs que acampaba en- la iurisdic-
cl0n de Toa- Alta.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1907-03-26

Boquillas de ambar, tiltimos Y ca
prichosos modelos de Berlin Viena
De venta an el BOLETIN
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1907-03-26

Sc han hecho algunos embargos Ell
los pueblos de Caguas, May agsez
Arecibo.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1907-03-26

En- el proximo correo de los Esta.
dos Unidos, Sc espera el atrezzo y
decorado para la opereta Los Plratas
de Penzanse, que sc pondra en- esce-
ma en- Ell teatro de esta cludad.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1907-03-26

Ell jueves celebrard session ordina-
ria ell Concejo Municipal de esta ciu-
dad.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1907-03-26

Ha sido destinado q Aflasco ell CO.
lector de Rentas internss don Jose
Reyes Canino, que servia dicho pues-
to en- Patillas.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1907-03-26
El protectorado para Cuba
Lo quepiden los conservadores

Nueva York, martes-La Comision del par
lido Conservador cubano, ha presentado un die
tamen, decidiendose por ell protectorado ameri-
cano para la republica.
Esto ha causado profunda indignation en-
tre los Hberales, que acusan de TRACTION a los
que aceptan ell protectorado. Los animos estan
muy excitados
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1907-03-26

En- varios pueblos de la isla Sc
preparan algunas conferencias esco-
iares que empezaran en- la primera
ouincena de Abrll.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1907-03-26
Vapor "Maracaibo'

Este vapor anunciado para salir de
Ponce con destino q New York el TO
de Abril pr6ximo, ha suspendido dichs
escala, 10 que hacemos pdblico para.
general conocimiento.
VTllUr r. 90.
aseases Dc Ia Red d. Line a. vape,sx
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1907-03-26

aseases dc Ia Red "b' Line ae yavc,sx
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1907-05-31
Evervone Should Contribute.

Saturday evening, after the close
of business in one of the stores, a
few citizens were discussing affairs
of the town and the subject OF our
beautiful trees we're mentioned.
Naturally DR.. j. B. Barnes, Owosso'
pioneer and benefactor, to whom
Owosso is indebted for the thous-
ands of shade trees that line our
streets, was the main subject OF con-
versation.
A committee was appointed, con-
sisting of Mrs. Mary Todd, Mrs. j.
W. Simmons, Mrs. s.. Miner. Mrs
A. M. Bentley, Mrs S. e. Parkill and
Mrs. James Osburn, to procure
nice picture of DR.. Barnes and hans
the picture in some public place
Also, to invite contributions from
the scholars of the public and pri
vate schools and all citizens who are
interested, to provide the necessar!
| means. Contributions of one cen
| preferred, and not more than fiv'
cents accepted from any one person
| We trust the press of the city will
kindly assist, through their valuabl
papers, in accomplishing this nobl
work.
S. SWIMMER
A. NJ. Bentley.
James Osburn.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1907-05-31
Assessment Ordered.

The directors of the Shiuwassee
Mutual Fire Insurance Co. have order
ed an assessment of 81 per thousand
dollars at risk April 3Oth, payable on or
before June 22nd to the several town
shin agents. This makes exceedingly
cheap insurance for the policy holders
in this old and reliable company. The
number of policies by townships is as
follows: Antrim, 239; Bennington, 1914;
Burns, 947: Caledonia, 800; Fairfield,
27i: Hazelton, $50; Middlebury, 10;
New Haven, 33t; Owosso, 21S; Perry,
24O; Rush. 1911; Sciota, 1874; Shiawassee,
$50; Venice, 3O6; Vernon, 3i3; Wood
hull, 205 total of 4,O36-
The Board in sending out the notices
of this assessment calls the especial at
tention of policy holders to section Il
of the regulations relating to the use Of
steam threshers. Clause one OF this
section has been changed to read
"stone. coal only shall be used for fuel
Notice is also given in positive term
that losses will not be paid IL the re
ouirements of section IL are not strict.
complied with. The notice is timel,
and there can be no excuse for 1t no
being needed by every policy holder
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1907-05-31
Obituary

Joseph B. Menhennick died Friday
evening at 6:45. While in Owosso a
year ago he suffered an attack of pne u
monia, and had never fully regained his
health. Deceased was born in England
in 1881. dying at the age of rs years.
When II years old he moved with his
parents to London, Canada. In 1851 he
was united in marriage to Miss Fannie
Greer, they having celebrated their gold
en- wedding six years ago. Ten chill.
dren were born to this union, six OF
whom are now living, as follows: Har'
ry, of Santa Clara, CAL. Will, of st.
Johns, Quebec; Chas., of Grand Rapids
Fred and George, of this city; and Mrs.
James Findlater, of Owosso.
About 30 years ago Mr.. and Mrs Men
hennick moved to Detroit, where they
lived few years, and then moved to
Grand Rapids, which they made Their
home until moving tothis city in Janu
airy. In March, Mr.. Menhennick was
taken sick and gradually failed, his con
dition becoming so serious that he wai
removed to the hospital where every care
and attention could be given him. The
funeral services were held at his home
Monday forenoon, Rev. VanAuken Off
eating The remains were taken to
Grand Rapids Monday noon, where in
| torment was ade.-Hastings Banner
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1907-05-31
Rural Letter Carrier Examination.

The U. S. Civil Service Commission
announces that an examination for
rural carriers for the several post offices
in this county will be held in this city
on Saturday, July 6. Persons desiring
to take the examination can obtain
blanks at any post Office in the county
which has rural route and all applica-
tions must reach the Commission not
latter than Wednesday, June 26. The
position of rural carrier is now far
more desirable than it was when the
service was first established in this
county, the annual salary at that time
being but 5000 per year while now it is
5000 for full route of "a miles. In adj
dition the carrier is given Is days vaca-
ton with pay.
The examinations are very simple,
consisting of practical tests relating to
registry and money order receipts, ex'
amples in simple addition, and the read.
ing and writing of addresses.
Persons desiring to take this exami-
nation must be between the ages OF II
and IS years, except in the case of hon
orable discharged u S. soldiers or sail
ors: must be q citizen of the country
and an actual bodily resident within
the territory supplied by the post Office
named in his application. No one willlb'
allowed to take the examination who i
not physically able to do the work; who
uses to excess brandy, whiskey, beer
wine or other intoxicating beverages
who makes false statement in hi
application; who has been guilty o
crime or disgraceful conduct; who's
name appears on q rural carrier eligi
BILE register or who has been dismisse
from the public service for neglect Q
duty or misconduct within one yea
from the date of his application.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1907-05-31
Real Estate Transfers.

E Devereaux to G Bement & WI lot s
blk 10 Kelley's add Owosso, $1,000.
G. Lucus to Lockwood & WI lot 3
blk Perry, $1,000.
S Anterior to G Castle pit of W sec
80 Venice, $3.50.
A Davis to Beers & WI lot 10 blk !
w N Green's add, Perry, 800.
j. Springer to G Callow lot 2 blk ID A
L & BIO w add Owosso, $500.
FO'Connor to II Setback lots 6 ano
r bk 10 NILS g. Co.'S I'd add Owosso
| $40.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1907-05-31
LOCAL NEWS.


Sunday.
Mrs. Carl Sopp, of Muskegon, is visit
ing in the city.
Hall g. Son have put new grocery
wagon on the road.
Howell vs. Owosso at Dewey fark
tomorrow afternoon.
Born, to Mr. and Mrs. F. w. Pearce
on Sunday, a daughter.
The deposits in the two city banks
have increased $5O,67O.19 since Marcn
Goth.
Mrs. G. J. Thorne and daughter. OF
Saginaw. were guests at G. G. Dufts,
Sunday.
Owosso and Shiawassee county are
represented by big delegations at the
Agricultural College celebration today.
The Ovid high school ball team de-
feated the second team of the Owosso
high school or Saturday by score OF %
toto
Vernon Duglass represented the
Local Association at the State meeting
of Postal Clerks held yesterday at
Marshall.
C. s. Williams went to Lansing
Yesterday to attend the celebration at
the M. A. c. and to attend reunion OF
his clasa.
Mr.. and Mrs A. w. Hookway and
children, of Los Angeles, Cal, formerly
of this city, arrived here yesterday to
spend the summer.
Miss Fannie Osborn has returned hom
fro Shelbyville Ind. where she ha
been engaged as supervisor of drawing
in the public schools.
As result of the recent civil servic
examination, Jos, l.. Mcintosh has bee
named for appointment as substitute
clerk at the postoffice.
Flurries of snow filled the air severa
times Monday forenoon. Many SCI
tions Of the state had fall of sewers
In ches of the beautiful
Rural Carrier Sprague delivered mai
ON his route Yesterday and is taking al
holiday to day. With Mrs Sprague b
ia spending the day in Lansing.
Al. Mabin, who has been at til
home of his brother, J. F. Mabin, net
Pittsburg for some time past, left Tue
day for Ch esterton, Ind, to reside.
s. During the year 1906 there were L
deaths and 1877 births in the city
Owosso. During the month OF Apr
there were 81 deaths and AZ births
the county.
Mr.. ana Mrs. Roy d. Matthews,
Shepard, were IN the city Monday
route to Ann Arbor, where Mr.. Mat
h,ws will take treatment in the Unive
sity hospital for deafness.
Richard Sidenius has notified e.
board of directors of the Y. M. Z.
that he will accept the secretarysh
recently rendered him and that he w
be here next week to enter on his ne
duties.
The following letters are advertise
at the Owosso post Office for the we
ending May %, loV'' W. NA
Mrs. s. A. Alexander, Miss Ruth a
drevs, Mrs. Hortie Brewer, Mrs. FL
cher, Frank Huck Jr., M. j. King, M
Margaret Kuchle. Charley Mills, M
uie-ft5 Mich. Ave-, Mrs. M. E. Ke'
\ Mrs. Nellie Sanderson, N. b. Sherwo'
A. G. Smith, o. A. Sontag.
Beginning July list and continui
for a period of six months the p
Offices throughout the country are
weigh all mail dispatched. Each ci
of mail'matter is to be weighed separa
ly and records kept to be presented
congress next winter to enable
government to decide upon the pro
basis for paying the railroads for car
ing the mail. During portion OF
time the mail will also be counted
record being made of the number
letters, postal cards, papers, etc.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1907-05-31

Mrs. George Westbrook, of Detroit,
spent Sunday at the home other parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Tick.
George Miller died at his home in Ma
son Sunday night. He is the father Of
Charles Miller, of this city, and the uncle
f. ]. Miller. Charles Miller and family
expect to attend the funeral on Wednes-
day at Mason.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1907-05-31
Will Soon Go Home.

Rep. G. Z. Ward was removed from
the city hospital to his home in Lansing
last Saturday. where he is resting COM
fortably and recovering rapidly from
the operation for appendicitis. His
improvement has been steady since the
operation and DR.. E. T. Abrams stated
today that he expects that Ward will
be able to go to his home in Bancroft
the. last, of this week or the first OF
next,
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1907-05-31
BUY YOUR
-DRUG5'@
OF
Sprague & Co.,
1O7 N. Washington Street. Owosso.

Mrs. Nj. brown Is VisilihS IL "
Harold Comstock. of Chicago, is in
the city.
Mrs. J. S. Hunt is slowly recovering
from long sickness.
G. s. Ensminger, of South Bend, Ind,
was here yesterday.
Harry Arnold is home from the Uni
versity for a few days.
Mrs. Jerome w. Turner is slowly re
covering from her sickness.
F. H. Brown has sold his interest in
the Crystal theatre to F. j. Marvin.
Rev. F. D. Church delivered the
Memorial day address at Byron, yester-
day.
Miss Louise Andrews and Miss Edith
Martin are in Grand Haven for a few
days.
The interior of the Citizens Saving
Bank was reprinted and decorated yes
terday.
Mrs. J. J. Mackey, of Durand, was
guest at the home of Julius Frieseke,
yesterday.
Miss Minnie Mccormick came home
from Ionia, Wednesday, to remain I'M
til Sunday evening
Rev. and Mrs. A. B. Leonard attended
an Epworth League convention IN
Do~x ur~ox, fh;a uuaak
Mrs. Robert Smith, of Fletcher street
is able to be out, after being confined tt
the house for several days by an accl
dent.
Miss Elaine Danforth has returned
from Detroit, where she has been for
some time, and will assist her father in
his jewelry store.
Dry goods dealers announce an in
crease in the price of thread from five
to six cents SPOOL caused by an ad
vance in the wholesale price.
The State Savings Bank will open its
doors on Monday. Saturday afternoon
and evening the bank will be thrown
open for inspection by the public.
Warm weather is very near. Ge
ready! Nice underwear and othel
articles you need for hot days. Osburr
& Sons store is a place for fillipI
wants.
At the meeting of the grand lodge +
& A. M. held in Bay City this week
Dr. A. M. Hume, of Owosso, was ad
vanced from Junior to senior gran
| warden.
Y On Sunday morning Rev. A. Bert
D mann, formerly of this city, will occup
the pulpit of Salem's Lutheran churcl
q English service in the evening, wit
8 music by quartet.
g The sportsmen of the county are Il
yited to attend meeting at the store
% Blair 81 Son on Tuesday evening ne.
n to organize local association for u
% protection of fish and game.
FIJI. Gould left on Wednesday f
i Lansing to attend the commenceme
exercises and semi-centennial at the A
n ricultural College. His son, Fletcht
graduates from the engineering depa1
:, ment.
10 A price means nothing unless "
"a know absolutely what you're gettin
In this store we want you to knt
10 what you are getting for your none
y. We're not afraid to tell you, eith'
Ask freely all about our goods OsBUi
& SONS.
90 H. E. Sargent, of Grand Rapi'
90 director of exhibits for the Michig
~ ~ Board of Managers of the Jamesto'
=. exposition, is making an earnest eff
to secure an exhibit of Michigan pr'
ucts which will be credit to the Sta
VI He will be pleased to hear from any
en- in Shiawassee county who is interest
CU- oIopo thia line
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1907-05-31
Here is Relief For Women.

Mother Gray, nurse in New York,
discovered an aromatic pleasant herb
cure for woman's ills, called Australian
Leaf. 1t is the only certain monthly
regulator Cures female weaknesses
and Backache, Kidney, Bladder and
Urinary trouble. At all Druggists
or by mail so cts Sample FREE Ad-
dress. The Mother Gray Co., Leroy,
N Y
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1907-05-31

A miscellaneous shower was given
Miss Revah Thomas Friday evening
at her home by her young lady friends.
A number of handsome and useful
presents were given including fine
china, paintings and linen.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1907-05-31
Marriage Licenses.

J. w. Pierce, Laingsburg ...........2 2
Mile Galligan, Laingsburg ........lS
Richard Brown. Bancroft. ..........49
Nellie Keast Calumet. AZ
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1907-05-31
Safety Deposit Boxes tor Rent
The OWosso Savings Bank,
CAPITAL. 100000
FOUR PER CENT INTEREST
Payabls Quarterly on Savings Deposits.

orv,ouas- DIRDoToRs-
, p..., w. b. Camburu.
Cnas' T. Hisiey, Fro"'Is e. r. Dudley.
CIV. Gale, ". Prest. c. w. Gale.
A. d. Whtpple, ". IA; n.,ps.'>
Cashier. ". Il. MosOn,
q. a. Sweet, Cnas' =; NakIdd
Asst Cashier. w. A. Wooosro'
Bank Open: :00A m. to $3.50 p; m; SATURDAY
evenings. 600 to 90.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-11
TILTED GIRLS VOW.
Never Spoke to a Man for Twenty
Seven Years.

SHOSHONI, Wyo., April l1.-Miss Jennie
f Carroll who died few days ago at the
house OF her sister near SouthpaSs City.
had not so far as was known to those
familiar with her life. spoken to a man for
tweuty-seven years.
She was forty-odd years of age at the
time of her death. and ever since she came
to Wyoming eighteen years ago had made
her home with her sister. Mrs. Ella Cob
bier She went there with the understand
ing that she was not To he required to sneak
to Mr.. Cobblsr. and did not do So though
he lived two years after her arrival.
The story is that twenty-seVen Years ago
Miss Carroll Was engaged To be married to
young man in the east Guests had as
sembled for the ceremony at the home OF
her mother. but when the hour came the
young man did not appear. Miss Carroll
never SAW or heard from him afterWard.
She took that night. the story
runs, never again to speak to man. ard
kept it religioUs!y to the day of her death.
Before she died she requested her sister TO
permit no men to attend her funeral. and
none did attend il.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-11
DEATH DUE TO ACCIDENT
VERDICT OF JURY IN CASE OF
BENJAMIN ALLEN.
Testimony Showed Deceased Had
Fallen Under Cars on Electric
Line-Life Crushed Ont.

coroner's jury. consisting of f.. b.
Crane. +. l.. Smith, J. J. Connolly. NJ Nor
gan Charles II. Beattie and =. ]. Rosen-
berg this morning decided that the death of
Benjamin Allen. the conductor of the City
and Suburban line who was crushed under
his car at the lexington barn about 3
o'clock last night, was due to accident
caused by his own carelessness. An in
quest was held at the morgue building this
morning at II o'clock conducted by DR..
Ramsay hewitt. the city coroner.
r.. VI. MerriCk. residing at IS Q street
northwest. mOtOTman of the car that killed
Allen and Il, +. Philips. residing at 1910
7th street southwest, who is night foreman
at the lexington car barn. were the first
witnesses examined. They stated that after
the car ran into the barn II was necessary
TO back il upon a siding, and Allen. who
was looking after the trolley. stood upon
the rear bumper as the car was backed.
The trolley pole. ii was stated. was seen
to fly up in the air, but no one saw the man
fan When McrriCk, the motOrman. noticed
that Allen WAS not on the car, he jumped
off and found Allen lying under the wheels
and he called to Phillips, who came imne-
diatcly. and sent for jacks to raise the ear
SO that Allen could be taken from under II.
Both witnesses agreed that Allen. If he
had ohevcd orders. should have changed the
trolley 10 the other end of the ear. but ne
did not do this. his object being, II Is
Thought. To- saw" himself trouble Merr1ck'
thr moturman, had warned him yesterday
evening of the danger he incurred IN
handling the trolley in the manner he did.
II was stated in the evidence that the
deceased had had experience of about SIX
months on the electric cars, that the traC rs
I'm the barn were smooth. and that Al''n
was not thrown from the bumper 10y
sudden jump of the car.
other witnesses who did not see the acci-
cdut told Of seeing the man under the car
and OF assisting To take him out.
Or GlaZcbrOok deputy coroner. stated
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-11

being 200 feet long and having a beam of
$50 feet She is 12.5 feet deep in the hold
and has speed of about twelve miles an
hour. She was built in 1880 at Newburgh,
n. Y, and l. is stated, has no saloon, but
mas ample passenger accommodations for
the route in big cabins on each side of the
main deck.
1t is probable that the Lackawanna will
be fixture on the river as 1t is generally
understood the steamers Woodbury. and
Callahan will not return to this city, but
at the close of the jamestown exposition
will be taken to New York for service on
one of the ferry routes about that city,.
The failure of the people of Alexandria
to properly support the fine service for
which the Norfolk and Washington COM
pany built the fast propeller steamers is
given as the reason for their leaving here.
1t is stated that the steamer Lackawanna
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-11

present one as the steamer to be brought
here can run.
Mr.. Callahan stated to a Star reporter
this morning that it is true both the ferry
steamers built for the service should be
sent to Hampton roads of them
having been chartered by the C. and O.
railway and the other by the Old Dominion
Steamship Company for ferry service to the
exposition grounds.
To replace the steamers now on the route
General Manager Callahan has secured the
big sidewheel ferry steamer Lackawanna
from New York, and it is expected she will
arrive here by April II. in time to take up
the ferry schedule before the other boats
leave.
The Lackawanna is owned by the Della.
ware and Lackawanna railroad. and han
been in service in New York harbor. She
is slightly longer than the boats in service,