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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-06-26
/ PFLICATION FOR GUARDIANSHIP
GEORGtA:-SUMTER COUNTY

"A GEoRGiA:-SUMTER COUNTY
To all whom it may concern: Mrs, Rena
Be Horne dving arplied for GUARDIAN
snip f the persons ana property OF j. " &C.
Horne j. L Horne, Eva kuth Horne and Ma
thantel E. Horne, minor children If j,
w. G. Forne, late of id county, deceased,
notice IL giveL that said application will be
heard at my O &c at 10 O'Clock a m, on
the first Mondsy in July next, This June
Sd; 1877. 49,, >.,,-
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-06-26
Mother Cray's Sweet Powders for
Children

Successfully used by Mo her-Gray, nurse
in the Children's Home IN New 4ork Cure
Feverik hness, Bad stomach Teethtug Dis
orders, moves and rag Llate the Bowe g and
destroy " orms, Over 30. on testimonials
ole FRRE Address, Allen S Olms ed, Lee
Roy, N. Y.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-06-26

Argo Dreamed Salmon, Scalloped Sal
mon. Outlets, or Croquettes, are among
the most tempting ofdishes. Argo at
all grocers.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-06-26

echo Springs" Whiskey.-Our lead
or $1.O0 per quart, Also other high
grade wines and whiskeys. Orders
given prompt attention.
IS 9. o. d. If w. b. HUDSON.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-06-26
LEGAL ADVERTISEMENTS

~-~~-~-~~~~>C->~>c->>c>-~C --cc--c>-c--1~--c~~~
tNUTICE All legal advertisements must tR
br, ught TO the business ONCE not later thA
Wednesday noon I'll es.ch month to insure u
sertiou. accom- MED with the fee. -
rule viii he enforced
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-06-26
a Certain Cure for Aching Feet.

Aliens Foot-Ease. a powder: cures Tired
Aching feet. Sample sent FREE, also Sam
pie OF FOOT EASE CORN-PA . new inven
ton. Address, Allen S. Olmsted. Leroy N.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-06-26
4 PPLICATION
n LETTERS OF DISMISSION
G ACCOMPLISHMENTS COUNTY.

whereas. A w. Smith administrator of
George illiams represents 10 the
court in his Ell ion duly FLED and en-
tired on record, tn 1t he mas fully adj
mir iste, ed &c - ge a Williams estate. This
l. therefore to cite all persons concerned,
kin red AID creators to show cause, if any
they tan.why sa d administrator should not
be olsen dl ged from his &C minisI alton
and receive letters OF dismtssion on the first
Monday in July l507
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-06-26
ORGIA-WEBsrER COUNTY.

October term 1856
ORGIA-WEBSTER COUNTY.
1t b eng represe nted to the Court by the
petition of r. r STEWART, on the 18th day
ed andsdelivert to the Plen,ef's Bank of
Amerlcus Ga, mort gage to s Id Bank on
certain re Al estate lying in Webster County
Ga, which mortgage Was properly and le-
gAtly tran cred in writing by said mort
gage 10 petitioner on the 9TH day of Oct
1903 for value received, said real estate be-
ing deScr bed as follows:
One eighth interest in So 3-A acres of land
being in Webster County Ga, ana bounded
north by lands of B BROOKS. east by m
Hfghnote and Christopher Pears n south
by Jordan place, and west by Dr. Miller and
Stewart County line; and as shown in said
petition, said lands lying and being in the "A
DIST. OF Webster Cou ~ Ga, said mortg age
being given Tor the purpose of scouting the
payment of certain obligation of indebt
edneSs Tor the principal sum of (St47s0> or e
hundred and forty-SeVen lars and fifty
cents which was executed and delivered 10
the Planters Bank of Americus Ga f, by the
SAID j, j. q j >. Davis on the 11tb day OF
January 1902 and due on Nov. 15t 1902, which
So id obligation as aforesaid was in writing
trans fer ed to the said r. R Stewart by said
Bank on the nth day of Oct. 1903 ia which
note 1t is stipulated that the said payer s
would pay interest a ter IN turity at the
rate of per cent. per aGnum. 1t is Their :
fore ordered by the Court that the said j. !.
& j, ), DAVIS do pay into this Court by the
first day of the next term % be held on IL Q
first MONDAY in April 1877, The principal il
Guiding the intere-t at the stipulated ra c
thereon'dnd all cos of thi7 proceed ing due
on said obligation OF Indebtedness, or show
cause ii any they may have, why they should
not pay the same, or in default thereof the
aforesaid mortgage be foreclosed and the
eqnit of redemption of the said defendants
| j j. & j. s. Davis therein be forever Irred:
aad that service of this rule be perfected on
said de fendauts according to law. This
October st 1908. z a. LITTLEJOHN q
Judge of the Superior Court of Webster
County. tim june july aug sept
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-06-26
Hicks Capudine Cures

1t is not a narcotic or dope but removes
the cause. Get bottle and try it for
headaches, sour stomach, Indigestion
pains or colds. It's liquid affects i'm
mediately-pleasant to take. Sold at
all drug stores.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-06-26

Vulgarity in manner defles fine gar
ments more than mud.-Plautus.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-06-26

The automobile Stays more than the
leigh.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-06-26

Graft and the world gratis with you
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-06-26

DR.. and Mrs. j. C. Field have re.
turned from New Orleans, DIR. Field
being very much benefited by his stay
of several days in that city.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-06-26

H. ULE NIS1 TO FOR FCLosE MGRTG AGE
HI ON REALTY.
R. r. Stewart, Foreclosure of Mort
vs.. gage on realty In Web
j. j, and j. s. Davis Ster Superior Court
Oct obnr. tor
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-06-26

Miss Alva Ellis is spending a short
while pleasantly with Col. and Mrs.
G. r. Ellis, en- route from Macon to
Georgetown, her home.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-06-26

Director Z. B. Harold goes to Ma
con this morning to attend very inn
portant meeting of the Central Railway
hoard of directors.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-06-26

Mr.. w. Terrell of Valdosta is
spending several days in Americas,
the guest of Mr.. j. D. Hooks and Mr..
Arthur RylandeF.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-04-03
Vliet, Mr.. John and Miss Lucille Ried.
Mrs. X. Sargent, Mrs. L. Butts.
PERFECT CONFIDENCE.
Alma People Have Good Reason for Conn
plete Reliance

Alma People Have Good Reason for Com
plete Reliance.
Do you know how
To find quick relief from backache:
To correct distressing urinary ills:
To surely cure sick kidneys
Just one way-your neighbors know
Have used Doan's Kidney Pills.
Have proved their worth in many tests
Here's Alma testimony.
Mrs. Mary A. Griffith, living on East
River ST., Alma, says: 'Some years ago
was afflicted with bad case of kidney
trouble and was cured Of by the use Of
Doan's Kidney Pills. am glad to re-
peat every word / have said recommend
ing your valuable remedy aud have often
advised others TO get them at Charles
Rhodes pharmacy and give them trial.
II is pleasure TO let others know their
great merits. You may continue to
publish my statement for am glad to
let others know of such a reliable remedy
for backache and kidney troubles -
For sale by all Dealers. Price so cts.
Milburn Co., Buffalo, New York.
Sole agents for the United States.
Remember the name, Deans and take
no other.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-04-03

The RECORD wishes to congratulate
the window trimmers in the shoe and
dry goods departments of f. +. Pol
lasky's store on their attractive Easter
windows.
Mrs. Edward Howe and son of Sagi-
nav visited her cousin, III l.. Spalding,
the last of the week. Mr.. Howe is train
dispatcher for this division of the P. M.
railroad.
The young ladies dancing party at
the Sanitarium last Wednesday night
was very pleasant affair. The ladies
did all of the honors and demonstrated
how attentive the men might be should
they be so inclined.
The Maccabee Lodge gave dancing
party at the odd Fellows Temple last
Thursday night. There were sixty-two
numbers ont and all who were present
report a good time. Davis Bros. or
chestra furnished the music.
G.. a. Habuer of the Wright House
wishes to announce that owing TO the
advance i'm frrit and other table necessi-
ties on dhd after April LIST his rates will
be as follows: Single meals, 80 cents.
Table board by the week, $500.
Alma people who attended the Lemen-
Bent wedding at Shepherd last Thurs
day were: Misses Alberta and Sophie
Durham, Dir. and Mrs. Adelbert Thum,
Mr. and Mrs. Royal hyde, Mrs. Walter
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-04-03
Fred Wright was in Saginaw, Friday
Walter Vliet was in Vestaburg last
Friday on business.

Louis last Thursday.
Marcus Pollasky was home from
Chicago over Sunday.
W. A. Bahlke was in Grand Rapids
last Friday on business.
Mrs. G. G. Brunie of Gladwin visited
friends in Alma, Friday.
Miss vena Club spent Easter with
her sister, Viola, in Detroit.
Mrs. Andrew Shaw spent Easter Sun
day with friends in Shepherd
G.. H. Vancurn of Laingsburg visited
friends in Alma last Thursday.
DR.. Bruske transacted business in De-
troit the latter part of last week.
Miss Dora Hicks and Mrs. Flora Wise
spent last Thursday in Saginaw.
Mrs. K. K. Valance of Mt. Pleasant
transacted business in Alma, Friday.
Miss Florence Church spent the latter
part of last week with friends in Ithaca.
Miss Lottie Youngs visited friends in
Shepherd, Thursday and Friday of last
week.
Master Henry aud Miss Betty King
spent Easter Sunday with friends in
Chicago.
A. b. Krendal was in Ithaca last Fri
day transacting business for the Sugar
Company.
Messrs. Stephen Gallagher and Bert
Eckert transacted business in Mt. Pleas
ant, Thursday.
Judge John Durham, formerly OF
Alma. is visiting at the home of Mr. and
Mrs. Royal Hyde.
w. w. Medler transacted businesa fol
the Manufacturing Plant in Lenox
Mich, last Thursday.
Atty. M. L. Durham of Grand Rap.
ids visited Mrs. III. NJ Durham and
family last Thursday.
Hon. +. S. Wager of Edmore attended
a directors meeting of the Union Tele
phone Co. last Friday.
Miss Harriet Soule went to Owoss,
last Friday afternoon, where she
visited friends over Easter.
VIM. Demuth and family returned
home last Thur sday from an extended
visit in Toledo and the east.
Fred Church spent last week in Mer
rill, Wheeler and Breckenridge buying {
carload of horses for King Bros.
Mr.. and Mrs. p. G.. Mallory spent
Easter with Mrs. Mallory's brother
Mr.. Mason Welch in Mt. Pleasant.
Mrs. HI. NJ Ronald of Plymouth re
turned to that place Friday, after visit
ing few days with Mrs. A. J. Hall.
Roy L. Anderson was taken ill will
scarlet fever last Thursday and removed
to Brainerd's hospital for attendance.
Mrs. Nichols. of ST. Louis, visited
with Mrs. Emma Burns and family las
Friday. Mrs. Nichols was ON her wa,
to Adrian.
George S. Young has ordered a guam
tity of Norway pine and will set then
on his new plat. This is an advantag,
to those buying lots.
9. ID. Townsend left last Saturday TO
Blanchard and the north on a search TO
families to settle on the Sugar Co
territory in this locality.
Mrs. w ID. Strong went to Elwell las
Thursday to take treatment of DIR. Nc
Llaughlin. Mrs. Strong has been suffer
ing with rheumatism for some time.
James Parker, who for the past yea
has been in California, is back in Aims
shaking hands with old friends. Mr.
Parker speaks veryC favorably of Cali
fornia.
Passenger train No. on the AM
Arbor was quite late last Friday after
noon, owing to a break down of tia
engine somewhere along the line nortl
of Alma A work engine was chartere,
which brought the coaches TO Alma
where they were met by a passenge
engine from Owosso.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1907-04-03
(H1 ONE And
Vicinity

Il
i. Russell made a business trip to
Ithaca, Wednesday.
HAL and Met Woodward of Riverdale
were in , lima. Wednesday.
Take your sewing machine to Porter's
for repairs. He is the doctor.
Mrs. NJ. B. Montgomery is visiting
friends in Greenville this week.
Bert Woodward of Chicagy trans
acted business in Alma, Wednesday.
Marietta Stanley's toilet goods at
Stanari's Central drug store. 1851
To get the best 25c meal call at the
Fern Hotel. f. Gray, Prop. l46Stl3
Garden seeds, bulk or package. Also
lawn grass seed NJ Medler. 1851
p. w. -Creaser was in Ithaca, Wednes-
day, transacting business relative to the
Coleman will.
If your sewing machine needs repairs
call on Earle Porter at c.. b. Porrer's
Jewelry Store.
Ray MacIntyre leaves the latter part
of this week for Niles, where he has ac-
cepted position.
Mrs. L. Lott went to North Lansing
Wednesday morning for few days
visit with friends.
ST. Agnes Guild will meet Wednesday
April 10, at the rectory. All members
bring needles and thimbles.
We have strictly first-class Pennsyl-
vania Oil for Incubators. l5c per gal
lon. M. Medler. l463tl
Delos Duncan has purchased the dray
and business of Mr.. Walters, taking
possession Monday morning
G. H. Carl has sold his interest in tn
cement business of Wheaton & Carl and
will devote his entire time to his real es-
tate agency.
Stationery and visiting cards. Eaton
q HurlbuIt's Not Pressed Vellum letter
paper. The best, make at Stanard's Cen
trail drug store l463tl
The Woman's Club will meet Monday
afternoon, April 8, with Mrs. W. A
Bahlke. A full attendance OF the mem
bership is desired.
LOST-A beaver fur, between Shar
rar's drug store and the feed barn
Finder please leave at RECORD office.
LULA OLMsTEAp.
Feed moths on Red Lead or Flake.
placed in furs and wool goods. They
are cheag at Stanard's Central drul
store. l463tl
Mr. Edward Clark, residing south Of
Alma and Miss Edna Russell of Seville
were united in marriage at Ithaca las
Tuesday. Mr.. Clark las hosts of friends
in this vicinity and the RECoRD.joinl
with them in congratulations.
A party of people from this vicinit,
left for the west last Tuesday. A Wa
bash car was brought to Alma on tn,
Ann Arbor for their use. Tie part,
consisted of Mr.. and Mrs. N. L. Sprague
Hannah May, Mrs. Giles, Mrs. 7. l.
Sprague and children, Mr.. and Mrs n
L. Sandal, Mr.. and Mrs. w. A. Spea
and children, K. Sprague. VIM. Church
V. s. Hollenbeck.
The annual meeting of st. Agne
Guild was held at the residence of J. A
Bitner, Tuesday evening. April ?. A
spread was given and all enjoyed them
selves. After refreshments the follow
ing officers were elected for the ensuin,
year: President, Miss Ella Bitner; vic
president, Miss Anna Montigel; secre
tary and treasurer, Alma vought
A House bill has been presented b,
Representative Chambers to re-distric
the several school districts in the town
ship of Newark. The bill has been re
ferred to the committee on education
and public schools. Ii would look a
though the bill was very unfavorable /
one could judge by the opposition ex
pressed by the taxpayers of the town.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-10-03

be buffeted and pushed about iu such
shape az 10 make their visits hardly
pleasant. As explained an cars cross
ing the viaduct go straight through to
the fair grounds. the side streets being
afforded independent service during
the run OF the fair. This makes the
trips 20 and from the grounds quick and
constant.
Today crowds began arriving early.
long before noon the various halls and
stables We're comfortably filled by
sightseers. Each building has features
which please just as much one day as
they did before The exhibits are in
this class but there is big list OF spe-
cial exhibits which are proving head
liners for their respective departments.
FISH DISPLAY.
The first thing the visitor notices up-
on entering the grounds is the fish dis
play The boxes are lined along on the
outside OF Horticultural hal. Fresh
water is Kept running from faucets
placed directly above the boxes; each
box is labeled and the varieties extend
over larger portion Of the hsh family.
Passing into the hall ones bewilder-
mcnt jumps into prominence al once.
on an sides are exhibits and displays
which demand lengthy notice ana care
CONTINUED on page two.)
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-10-03
Shows That Wealth of Trust Has
Never at Any Time Been
0verestimated.
THE ASSETS ARE S37L664,532
Hearing OF Federal Suit for Dissolution
Rcsumed-kcllogg Brings out
Strong Evidence.

New York. oct. S.-For the first time
there has Just been made public the in
come account ana balance sheet Of
the Standard OH company OF New Jer-
sey which IS the parent OF an the
Standard OH companies Of the word.
The report shows that the wealth OF
the company has at no time been over
estimated.
The income accounts shows that
while the company paid $4,000 900 in
dividends in the year ended Dec. 81.
last q carried more than SIS 900 and
left a surplus for the year something
more than S48.7JO0OO. Added TO the
previous SURPRISES the total surplus I'm
profit and loss accounts amounts to
S26l 100000 or more than nine times the
amount Of the great fine. The balance
sheet Of the company shows assets OF
1871 664 ,532 as compared with "a capital
izatiou OF 800 900 900. Apart from the
capital stock outstanding and the profit
and loss surplus the only liabilities ara
accounts payable 10 the amount Of {l2-
264O0O.
DISSOLUTION SUIT.
when the hearing Of the federal suit
for the dissolution Of the STANDARD OH
company, OF New Jersey. was resumed
today evidence was adduced which
Frank q. Kellogg, conducting the gov-
erumeuts case, said be believed proves
the contention OF the government that
the OH combine, through fits subsidiar-
les, the Galeua Signal on company. of
New York. and the Waters-Pierce on
company have "a monopoly OF the rail
road lubricating oil business. and that
10 not only charges am excessive price.
but that 30 discrimluates against Cer-
tain railroads BOO the prices -gargei for
its product The Standard mauu-
features engine. valve car and coach
oil. and Mr. Kellogg said 40 would show
that 10 controlled 30 per cent Of the
business
G. ~ steinbreuner, auditor OF the
railway department 70 fine Galena Sig-
nal on company WAS The FIRST witness
called today lie said that the only
companies which tr knew sold lubH-
eating OH tu railroads were me Galeua
signal on company and the Waters
pierce on company
The Water Pierce on company. Dc
testified obtains IfT Ol from tho
Galena signal Ou company. which In
turn secures its supply from The
STANDARD ON company at The Same
price os n iF sold to tho railroads mo
Gaieua Signal ON company geis no
refund
Mt Kellogg then read "a letter from
Chnrlfs Miller president of me GaIena
signal OF company written on Fab-
ruIr5 en- 1903. to ID. ID. Mar0nv vice
president 0f the rI0ts6urc. shtvu.ut
Northern railroad u which M. MOI
Der stated chat The Gaionu Signal Ou
company was supplying s1ts pen cent
of the total railway mueara ~ tbe
United states Canada ana Mexico
with lubrioaUuE OH
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-10-03
FOUR ITALIANS EXECUTED
FOR MURDER OF C0MPATRI0T

Lancaster Pa, oct. 2.--Four Italians.
Antonio Deloso. Steven CsruH. sverio
Rodou and Joseph Celione. were hanged
here today for the murder OF Plato
Albimaze. on the night of Aug sd, 1906
The quartet entered a shauty near Cap
Pa. occupied by 15 Italian laburers. who
were asleep. one of the four was sta-
toned as a guard az the door. while tha
others awakened the sleeping inmatef
and with drawn revolvers and knives,
demanded their savings The amount
secured was small. Alhamazo in de-
Tending his money was shot and
stabbed more than 20 times
After the trial and conviction two
NJ them made a statement by which
they oudeaVored o. save the lives Jf the
other two. The Italian CONSUL at New
York saw % h hat the defense of the
four men was properly conducted.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-10-03
RACE PROBLEM
AND ITS SOLUTION
}. N. Walker Of African Colonial
ton Society Contends Antau-
onism OF Races Beneficial.
TENDS TO KEEP THEM APART.
iayors sending Ncgrpy- to Iibrrin-
Moral Condition Worse Than In
Days uf SLAVERY.

Denver, Colo. oct 3d. 49, WuEr
president or bo DoIuaH. African Coz
lrrizaton society delivered au aa-
dress 5000 tine .Baee Problem and n#
solution. al thc Central Presbyterian
church haro a-t night ly Invitation
~ tho pastor. Eay. Dr. b. F. U0gI.
Air. Walker contends that n0. unas-
onism is becoming more aud more proc
nounced, but instead of a.rIorirg d.
Doe believes Go is beneficial because DO
tends t1 keep the races apart E...
separation. Doc thinks. is essential for
the blacks ss well as for uo whites
because only hy that means can ll.
African race develop along tHa limos
which nature intended. So long as tla
blacks remain m This country they will
Dee subject Goo th. whites Cloud lions
Ire steadily growing worse. for them.
uau ls 90 whole their moral condition
IH lower thau 90 was boz The days 0f
slavery. Walker contends chat oIu-
cation and the acquisition of property
have failed Co elevate his race ur lime
prove It's condition m relation tl tle
whites. Thirty--IN years ego about lU
IUr cent of the blacks were educated.
ana in The aEEr.-ate they paid taxes
.n Slulluul. Today about 80 per
cont arr educated and taxes are paid ON
l1ooo0O0l Vet the condition of the
At that time Tho blacks had two Unit
ed states senators. eight representa-
lives lu Congress. and 90 number of
state officials. They have none OF
these now. There were uo lyuchluLs
then. no Jim Grow cars and uo dis
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-10-03
VISITORS FROM THE AIR.

Everywhere west 81 ST. Louis,
people are eagerly discussing the
chances of their locality receiving a
visit from one or more Of the bal
IoOnists who will ascend In the great
International AcrOnautic Cup race,
Which opens there OCT ~. Only
nature can tell whom they will visit.
Twelve balloons. French. German.
English and American. win shoot IN
10 the air al 81. Louis In competition
for tho international Aoronautic cup
now held by the Aero Club Of Am
erica, having been won by Lieut.
Frank :. Lahm az Paris last year.
Each oOnntry viii have three hal
looms. Each balloon viii carry q
pilot aud one assistant. America
pilots will bo Lieut.. Iahm, q. q. Ne
Coy and Allan u. Hawlcy. Where
these great gas bng- OF 10000 cubic
feet capacity win descend g. OF
course. problcmatioal one or more
OF them may drop IN your city. This
very element 81 uncertainty gives the
contest countT1-wide interest Because
Of Il. it behooyes every community in
the land 10 be- prepared "a receive
"yisltors from the air"
on saturday, the "NoWs" viii pub
nsh uli page story on this great
event. win pictures Of the principal
competitors. some Of the balloons,
tiie cup itself. aud Of the dart Of the
race 81 Parts la 1905 and the course
Of thc historic iiight from ~. Louie
to Sew York state a quarter of a
eonturl agq
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-10-03
MILL BURNS At
AMERICAN FORK
Building, Contents and Machinery
Completely Destroyed
Loss $4,000.
Especial 10 The "Newf)

American Fork. oct. 8-Thc Chapman
Mercantile 90. roller mills Boa thls city
burned down last night the building
machinery and contents being oom-
pletely destroyed. The loss is estimated
al $4,000 while insurance 10 the amount
of 1000 was carried. The fine started
about o'clock in the evening in tho
top floor Of the building Whether %
was caused by mcidiarism cor spontan-
eous combustion Do O. question as there
was uo fire nor Hight iu the building
an the lime Tho power had been ou
and no one had bcen smoking iu mo
mil and II ia quite certain that me
c0nnaRrati1n could not have started
from This source.
Between 1000 and 5000 bushels of
custom wheat belonging 60 farmers was
destroyed. and on This there was no in
suranco Probably $500 worth ~ Hour
was saved hy men at me NE, A bush
Ell brigade was formed. bar awaited
nothing.
Tho propuoiors viii take st'ps 90 re-
build a. once