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Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1908-04-25
TOBACCO MARKET

RICHMOND. NA.-Special
The sales oe tobacco In the Rich
mond warehouses last week have been
considerably below the estimates. ow-
ing 10 the lateness OF the season and
the muddy roads The highest price
for the season was brought by j. w.
Snead. OF Hanover county. who re-
ceived $50 a hundred from the r. A
Patterson Tobacco Company Snead
whole crop. $40 pounds. brought an
average Of $25 hundred.
DURHAM. \. C-Special.-Very
little leaf tobacco has been sold on
this market Tor the last week or two, f
and the sales for the last month
amounted 10 only 65S.S99 pounds. But
little leaf is Still held
sales for all the markets in the
state the last month foot up 81 O.t4s
pounds. Winston-Salem leading with
a little more than 100000 pounds.
and this place next
SOUTH BOSTON. vA.-Special-
Breaks OF leaf tobacco have grown
steadily lighter the last few weeks.
and last weeks sales aggregated about
100. 600 mounds but the demand Is &C
: tive for all grades OF leaf. and prices
keep up.
] =
Their has not injured the early plant
/ ing seriously
/ PETERSBURG. NA.-Sptclai-
The CROP OF tobacco raised in the
counties contiguous 10 Petersburg has
: practically all been sold. and, there
fore the receipts are small Prices
have kept up remarkably well. The
highest price obtained was $40 hun
: dred pounds for large fine dark wrap
pers The total sales FOR the last weef
! were 62.745 pounds. Total sales u
date, 5000. go pounds.
LYNCHBURG. VA.-Special.--Th
. sales the last week were so, zoe, o
I16s.4OO pounds lighter than the weel
: ipreyious. The buyers continue active
= and prices on all grades were We
: ( sustained, at the following quotations
!, I.ugs. common. $6.75 90 IS, Tugs, goo.
SIS TO 50: leaf. medium, $3.50 70 Slo
= leaf. good. $40 20 Sl2.5O. leaf, nn'
Sl2.5O TO SIC; wrappers. SIC 10 So
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1908-04-25
COOK BOOKS

ABSOLUTELY FREE-A COOK BOOK
cu-tnfrfrE so -rc. pes Cor lc-lctc.t q.
da.uttes ana household -fcesst tie a.
Sfra name. address arl --ceut Si4r1lF
Tor mailing u. O. - - ~. NNl-
South twelfth street Richmond
Va
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1908-04-25
FOR SALE


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Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1908-04-25

Z y 5oRsfsT q CO. st EzsT s<ATs
street Rtchrnor1. Va Pl0n pit-k.
s11nnizg ano snest Astsl VEL.
Ha&ttzg Ekoyoe. EanESs snc hot Al.
Turrac@a We make q aDsclA1tg 81
n@a1fnE churcteE anf dwellings "a
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Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1908-04-25

EDISON rHoNoSRAFHs
SOLD On EASY PAYMENTS. ENEIflE
1sl.A4.Elr k1tso- Ecccr1r ana Al
ruacrlDes 81 stock AZ 80 t-ast So =
$500 glehruuuG " C. H. HAY Ms
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Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1908-04-25

" n RICKARDsOS. II CO.
larEe nanclerE Hay, Grain Feec
$50 nzd A5fnlfa 1eecs- Car lot by
era F.uri-a Poai1ry Poets &ca- 1913
Ard 1917 East Cary street Rich
rrsonc "a
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1908-04-25
BERksHIRE noes

HAVING SOLD OUR STOCK Farm.
VIII sell cheap Two large. mas rl-i
cerr young bnars Eilrreo-e StpcA
DALk ETTH STOCK Farm 2 "
ArruistcaG. Proprietor south Boston
b FAX CouutE. IA.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1908-04-25
FuooR STAINS. PAINTS AND GLASS

SRRaws PArNT AND GLASS CO.
EIrr-rrslE VA Household Fll- -
Gre Funn- stains Floor MaN-
Hrrsles- Class ala slr-s al sizes.
Eael Doors and Elrc1, " WIDOW
Screens ard screen Ioara
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1908-04-25
EGGs FoR HArcHING.

WHITE LEEEOkN Elrfe f--
karrrfnr g151 pe- u, en- niton
vuarl-E g15o per - r s 81 ANs-
Bury. EicEmcna- Va
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1908-04-25

mANrEz.S-HARDy AKD SLATE
NJ T-EREY X STOCK a cOMPLETE
IRE q Hardwood and SAFE &2cts4s.
Tiling Crates. etc. &1c tte rrlcSt
are t0W write - - - "a
PLUMBING AND EAALAND g. AA~.
Etrhu1DUf. Va
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1908-04-25

RHODE ISLAND REDs-BEsT QCAL~-
tty. winner Eggs from gas
rrarl-lFE sure 70 procgce res --te-
CIrcular free r. e. ErLLI&GLC%.
Hex y. ElrhuonG Va
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1908-04-25

roR saI-F--EEEAP one 5-H ?.
NJ EnEnllua engine mounted
FfErtflv lse1 and thoroughly over
haulad a. rls facrurg- S4l-r--l ELL
MFRS HARD A -AEE co. Peters
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Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1908-04-25

FOB sALE-SEW THkEE-HOz-5E
r,our~r essoltEs engine complete Ac-
crens SAEIIE q HUGHES. AAnc1ea-
The Washington herald., 1908-02-23
HEARST PLANS ARE APPROVED
Independence League Has ConVen-
ton in Chicago.
ship Subsidy One of Features Rec
Ommended-AEainS Use
of Election Money.

Chicago. Feb. 22-The Independence
League held the first session Of its pre-
miere national convention to-day. and
adopted declaration OF principles en-
bodying the programme Of its founder
William R. Hearst.
The league. in this platform. advocates
direct nominations TO abolish clique-con-
trolled party conventions rule. says boss
ism might be eliminated. and favors ref
erendUm and recall. and government own
ership.
Overcapitalized corporations and dis
honestly managed banks are denounced
as the source of panicS An emergency
currency issued by the government is ap-
proved
The league indOrses organizations among
craftsmen and farmers THAT viii tend to
bring about an equitable distribution OF
wealth in better wages and prices. Gov
ernment protection Of working people. an
eight-hour day. and revision OF the tariff
are advocated.
Other recommendation are for ship
subsidies. interstate control Of commerce
and the national Incorporation laws. gov
ernment savings banks. inspection OF
railroads. an enlarged navy. reclamation
OF arid lands, and the deepening OF water
ways. The league 6eDrecates the cor
rupting use of money in elections.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-23
ROADS SEEK CIVIL DAMAGES
Coast Line and Seaboard Claim to
Have Suffered by Rebates.
Federal Grand Jury Expected 10
Take Action in the Case of the
Chesapeake and Ohio.

Richmond, Va, Feb. "A Federal
grand jury investigation. it was stated
tonight, viii probably be the outcome Of
the inquiry Franklin X. Lane. Inter
state Commerce Commissioner. has made
into the alleged rebating by the Chesa-
pake and Ohio Railroad Company. Far
more serious facts are said TO have de-
veloped than were looked for az first.
The alleged connection Of several promi-
nent railway officials. as well as num-
beer Of Richmond merchants and their
employees, who are said to have profted
by the rebaung. will probably be looked
into
False billing. il is charged, was re
sorted to to the advantage OF favored
shippers and the detrinert Of connecting
lines. Some Of the railways records. it
lis asserted. have disappeared. This may
be made matter Of Investigation.
Positive stameHts are also made to-
night that the Atlantic Coast Line and
seaboard Air Line are preparing to seek
civil damages from the Chesapeake and
Ohio. as they claim they have been de-
prived Of thousands Of dollars through
the alleged Chesapeake and Ohio rebating.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-23
AUTO PULLED BY CAR
New York Racer Dragged in
by all Electric.
MEETS TROUBLE IN INDIANA
American Driver Reaches south
Bend After StrandinS Near Ken
dallsviIle-Deciares Trouble Not
Serious and VIII Use TarpauIin 10
the SurmOunt snOwdrifts.

Chicago. Feb. 22.-Troubies experienced
by the contestants in the great New
York-Paris automobile race furnished a
striking illustration to-day. when the
American car reached South Bend. Ind
in tow OF an interurban electric car. The
car got stranded some miles out OF south
Bend in the run from Goshen. which IL
left AT $50 a. m. The car showed the
effects OF a long siege over rough and
snow-hlled roads. but its driver declared
there was nothing serious the matter.
When the American car reached South
Bend. al noon. a new driver took charge
He viii use tarpsulins in attempting 20
assist his machine o~er the snow drifts
instead Of shoveling path through them.
The American car reached New Carlisle.
Ind. al 1880 tonight. and VIII leave for
the west in the morning
The French car IS stiu at KendaIIviue.
undergoing repairs, and viii not get away
until sometime tomorrow
The German car and second French
car reached Toledo at O'Clock this after
noon The German car yRent right
tarouga while the French eay win re-
mair az that place over nights
The Washington herald., 1908-02-23
LIVED DESERTIOLE
Wrecked Men on Verge of
Starvation for Months.
SURVIVOR TELLS HIS STORY
William HamIin, Member of the
Crew of the Steamer DundOnaId
Which Was Lost In Auckland
Islands, Relates Strange Expert
ence of Himself and Companions.

Portland Me- Feb. 22.-WHliam Ham
lin. one Of the survivors Of the crew or
the steamer Dundonaid. which was lost
on one Of the Auckland Islands about
year ago. arrived here to-day. and told
of his experience while living eight
months on the desert isle.
Twelve of the crew Of twenty-four men
ware lost. and from March until Novem-
ber the survivors were practically on the
verge Of starvation. All they had to eat
We're sea fowl which they killed with
sticks roots. and FISH. Hamln said:
we had no food. nothing in fact. and
had 10 live like wild men, We killed the
wild hens and wild birds which flocked
around the island. ate the roots Of the
brush which grew there and caught fish.
We suffered terribly with hunger. ana, in
fact, almost died of starvation.
1t was about the third week Of last
November that we finally sighted a
steamer. which proved to be the New
Zealand lighthouse supply steamer Hine-
moa. She took us on board. and in time
We reached Wellington, New Zealand"
The Washington herald., 1908-02-23
PROTEST BIG NAVY PLANS.
New York CIergymen Declare More
Ships Are Not Needed.

New York. Feb. president Roose-
velt's plans for larger navy are doomed
SspEssq sIsqo 10 uonlsoddo sql soeJ ol
Congressman who have cut down his esu-
mates for additional war ships New
York eIergymen have taken up the fight
against greatly increasing the navy as
unnecessary. and needlessly extravagant.
A protest. signed by 30 ministers and
bishops. has been forwarded 10 Senators
and Representative at Washington. voie-
ing the objections OF the clergymen.
The signers of the protest express the
belief that they are vOicing the sentiments
Of thousands Of Americans n opposing
the demand for an additional S600o0.0e0 T.
the naval budget
ARrong the signers are: Bishop Henry
c. Potter. Bishop David II. Greer the
Rev. Charles H. Parkhurst. Revs Newell
Dwight Hills. Stephen S. Wise. Thomas
r. Siieer, Charles Cuthbert Hall. 5. Parks
Falkner. Albert J. Lyman. Bishop Faik-
ner. and Ballington Booth, OF the Volun-
teeTs of America.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-23
FOUND IN WASHINGTON.
Missing Naval Carpenter OImsted
Located in Hotel.

Harry l. Olmsted. the elusive naval
carpenter. who disappeared in Philadel-
Dhia on January %. while on his way from
his home in Brooklyn 10 Washington. to
undergo examination for retirement, has
been found in Washington within half a
mile OF the Navy Department.
How long he has been in this city is not
known. He has not notified the depart
ment Of his presence here to stand the
examination.
a surgeon from the Washington Navy
Yard was sent 10 the hotel where Ohm
sted is stopping, YESTERDAY, TO make a
survey of his mental condition. II he does
not disappear in the meantime he Will
probably be examined in few days.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-23
TOWERS BALL BRILLIANT.
'AmbaSSndOr Enterfains Members of
German RnNnIfN

Berlin. Feb. 22.-Ambassador Towers
flower tsll. which was given last night
at the American Embassy. in honor Of the
crown prince and princess. was sump-
tuous affair. There were 80 guests. The
ball room resembled a gigantic bouquet.
The feature OF the night was the cotillion-
Mr.. and Mrs. Tower distributed souve-
Mrs Of their stay in Berlin. The crown
princess appeared in pale pink roses. Mrs
Tower wore purple and yellow orchids
Prince Eitel and the princess were to
have been present, but, at the last mo-
ment, sent excuses owing to the fact
that the prince had been attacked with
influenza.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-23
PRESIDENTS GUEST HURT.
Prof. Leonhnrd, of Germany, bruised
sn Train wreck.

Pittsburg. Feb. PROT Rudolph
Leonhard. dean of Breslau University
Germany, and at present occupying the
Kaiser Wilhelm professorship at Colum-
bia University. delivered a lecturs here
this evening before the German Club
with his head in bandages. Prof. Leon
hard was quite painfully injured 10 "a
wreck on the Baltimore and Ohio Rail
road near Connellsville. early ro-day.
he was the guest Of President Roose-
welt. in Washingtos. yesterday, and start
ed with his wife for this city lasr night.
The train was wrecked at Salisbury
Junction
Prot Leonhard was IN berth When
the crash came ne was thrown ont OF the
top berth, ahghting on his head and
shoulders. lie was badly shaken up. and
his head painfully cut
Rather than disappoin; his audience.
Prof. Leonhard insisted on delivering his
lecture this evening. He was accorded an
ovation
The Washington herald., 1908-02-23
GUILTY CONSCIENCE REPENTS.
POst-office RobbeF Asks TO Be Pros
ecuted-Is disappointed.

Middletown. n T., Feb 22-Although
he made a confession that he burglarized
the pcst-oaice at Mountainville. Orange
County. IN the summer Of 1902 and asked
that he be punished in order TO relieve his
conscience, Stewart B. Mills will not be
placed on trial for the crime
Mills made his confession and surren-
dered himself to the police of this city on
Friday. Word was sent to the secret
service bureau in New York, and reply
received to-day states that. owing to the
statute of limitation. the government can
not prosecute. The Mountainville post
office was robbed of Se23
The Washington herald., 1908-02-23
RESCUED MEN ARRIVE.
Nine Members of Crew of BerwInd
Land In New FORK.

Nine Members or crew OF BerWtnd
Land In New FORK.
New York. Feb. 22.-Nine happy men.
who, after facing death at sea for sew
eral days on a sinking vessel. had aban-
doned all hope Of ever seeing their ma
tive land again. rushed down the gang
plank OF the Cunard Liner Campanla on
its arrival here to-day
They were Capt. Lavey. and his eight
men Of the American schooner +. J. Ber-
wind. bound from New Orleans TO Phila-
dephia. which was forsaken at sea when
the British steamer Mercedes de Larri-
naga hove in sight and took off the al
most hopeless men.
They were taken to Liverpool by the
Mercedes and came back on the first liner
American bound the Campania.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-23
CHINESE VISIT Mr.. WI.
New Minister stops at Honolulu En-
Route to Capital.

Honolulu. Feb. 22-The new Chinese
Minister. WI Ting Fang. arrived here to-
day with large retinue on the steamer
Siberia. for Washington. Territorial and
Federal officers gave him military re-
ception. and he and Gov. Trear exchanged
calls.
A large Chinese delegation waited on
Minister WI and begged him 10 attempt
20 modify the present exclusion laws.
They say planters need coolie labor
Minister Wu promised 10 do what he
could to modify the present stringent
laws.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-23
The s.RornI I.imitnd ;,

The best-appointed train for PhiladeIphia
and New York. leaves Washington daiiy
at p. m. via Baltimore and Ohio. arriv-
ing New York s p. m. landing passengers
at Liberty st. and at I'D ST. II is All
Pullman with parlor, Understanding
observation and dining cars, the finest
train in America, with no extra fare.
Reservations made at ticket offices I4I7
6 st. NV, 6l9 Pa ave., and New Union
Station.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-23
WHITES OPEN NEW EMBASSY.
Big Reception Held nj Rue Fran.
co.'s. in Paris

Paris. Feb. 22.-Ambassador and Mrs.
White gave a crowded reception this
afternoon, thus inaugurating the new
embassy at Rue Francois. Ambassador
White was III with a severe attack Of
grip but Mrs White, assisted by the
embassy staff, made the function most
successful
The American Clubs Washington Birth
day banquet was held tonight at the
Hotel Astoria. 1t was one of the best
dinners in the clubs history.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-23

is supplemented by payment Of interest
on ali accounts in banking dept OF Union
Trust Co, 18th and n SITS. Business and
personal accounts invited Govt control.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-23
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad.
O1e-vrnv COfoufxf Frareu

s52.25 Washing on 10 Pacific Coast Low
rates 10 many other Western points.
Tickets on sale 'iaily February % 10 April
2s. Secure details from ticket agents.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-23
baltimore and Return. S1.25.
baltimore and Ohio Railroad

Every Saturday and Sunday. All trains
both ways, both days. except Royal Linn.
'Sted. City offices. 1n7 st and 619 pa
ave.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-23

Mobile, Ala, Feb. 22-Heavy floods
which have swept the Alabama and
Tombigbae rivers out Of their channels.
inundating the country for miles. have
caused enormous damage in Southwestern
Alabama. The water is rising and il IS
feared the wost is yet 10 come. As yet
no loss Of life has been reported.
Latest details Of the food were brought
to-day by steamboats, arriving from
points up the rivers. Thousands of acres
Of land, the crafts assert. has been closed.
Crops have probably been ruined and
thousands OF dollars Of damage has been
caused
At some points the Tombigbee is re-
ported to he six miles wide For a long
distance above the usual junction Of the
two rivers the overflow meets. turning
the country into an immense lake. Much
% the territory inundated comprises rich
farm lands
Owing to the warning Of the We1.her
Bureau. most Of the farmers took the
alarr- and fled from their homes to high
lands In a few instances farmers who
remained too long had TO be taken from
their houses in boats.
Preparations 10 meet the onrush OF
waters. in view of the warning. enabled
the farmers and planters to save much
Of their goods. and the loss will accord
ingly be smaller than II the floods he'd
swept down on the country without no.
tice
The Washington herald., 1908-02-23

Look Out. Lumber Prices Much Lower.
Frank Libbey G. CO.. 9Th & n Y. ave. NV.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-23
JOnquiIs, zoe Dozen.
Kramer. the Florist. gls F ST
.AhSoIute A.Sur,nce of s,f.,,

A In Carte Lunch Served Daily
AT Eckstein's from = TO 3 1872 n. Y. ave
The Washington herald., 1908-02-23
ALEXANDRIA GIVES
SPLENDID PAGEANT
Thousands March in Honor
of George Washington.
GREAT CROWD LOOKS on
Soldiers. Firemen. and Civic
Bodies Join in Parade.

Streets and Buildings GayIy Deco
rated and Iiiumined-Wreath Is
Placed ON Tomb of First President
IN MorninG-SerEiceS at Christ
Chureh-Great Masonic BanqHet Mt
SiEnt-@an< Visitors Present.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-23
FEUDIST HATFIELD DEAD.
Noted Kentuckian Tie dtO a Tree
and Left to Die.

Louisville. KY. Feb. 22-New was re-
celved here to-day Of the death At Louisa.
Ky, of Tom Hatfield. the famous mount
ain feudist, at hospital there. lie had
been captured by enemies just across the
West Virginia border and after being
taken for some distance back into the
woods. was tied to a lsee and left TO die.
He was. found and brought TO Louisa.
but so severe had been his sufferings from
the cold and exposure that both legs had
to be amputated- Several Of his fingers
and toes were so badly frozen that they
dropped Off.
Hatfield was a member Of the Hatfield
clan in the famous Hatfield-N Mccoy feud.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-23
SECRETARY LOEB HAS GRIP.
Persistent RumOr that He Needs
Close Watching.

NIOst NutcHinE-
Walliam J. Loeb. secretary to the Pres
ident, is suffering from an attack Of the
grip. Although it was officially announced
at his home that his trouble merely arose
from bad cold. there was a persistent
rumor last night that his condition was
such as to require close watching.
Mr.. Loeb left his desk at the White
House on Monday. expecting TO return to
work "a few days.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-23

Another Reduction. Get Our Price List.
Frank LIbbey & Co.. 9th & N. Y. ave. NV.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-23
ROOSEVELT RIGHT,
SAYS LONG WORTH
Presidents Course Is Upheld
by His SOn-in-law.
MALIGNERS STILL BUSY
Financial BrigandS' Held Re.
SpOnsible for Panic.

Representative from Ohio Tells u
Peoria Audience that the storm Is
Passed and that Liberty, Honesty,
and Justice VIII Reach Their
Highest CuIminntiOn Under the Adj
miniStPRtIOn OF Theodore Roosevelt.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-23

Everybody Comes TO Us for Lumber.
Frank Llbbey & Co.. 9Th & n. Y. ave. NV.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-23

:. II. Small & sons. Florists.
Washington ana New York.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-23

London. Feb. 22.-Heavy- loss Of life and
enormous damage to property were
Wrought by the hurricane which swept
the northwest portion of England and
Ireland this afternoon. according to re-
ports received tonight. The lives lost
will probably total 100 while scores of
persons are known TO have been injured
some OF thern seriously.
The storm wrought havoc with coast
wise shipping The entire coast over
which the hurricane ragged is reported to
be dotted with wrecks Even in the pro-
tected harbors considerable loss to ship
ping is reported.
Binding storms OF han and rain accom-
panied the terrific wind and added to the
destruction. For miles inland great dam
age was wrought Sailing vessels were
the worst sufferers at sea. but several
steamers are reported to be in distress.
In the Moss River schooner was cap
sized and her crew of eight men drowned.
GrsmdStnndS Blown Down.
At Gareloch. on the Firth OF Clyde. the
waves swamDed motor omnibus fun OF
passenger. bringing the mechanism 10 a
standstiIl During football games at Hull
Lincoln. and Birmingham the grand
stands were blown down and q number OF
persons We're injured.
A train crossing the owen Carrow Val
ley viaduct at Donegal was blown of
the rails and came near falling into the
river. The passengers were rescued with
difficulty
At Stockport the market hall and por-
tons of other buildings were Blown down.
and at Grimsby the lghtship was sunk.
At Belfast the launching Of the 5000
ton Holland-American liner Rotterdam
was postponed because OF fears that she
might collide with one Of the new Bra
lillian Lloyds steamers IN The stream.
Numerous fatalities are reported A
whirlwind struck Crewe and brought
down an avalanche Of chimney-pots. Bus
mess was suspended. The wind assumed
cyclonic force in the Liverpool district,
where there was much damage.
The big Mauretania. Of the Cunard Line
delayed her sailing for Queenstown and
remained in the Mersey. rs it was not
considered safe Tor her to venture out
side.
re Lucania. Of the same line. arrived
from New York, but was unable TO dock
because Of the heavy weather.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-23

Get Our Weekly Price List of Lumber.
Frank Llbbey & Co. 6th & n. T. ave. rw,
The Washington herald., 1908-02-23

The feature Of The city irenen's dis
play was the handsomely decorated reel.
made up in a new white dress. and hav-
The Washington herald., 1908-02-23
ONE HUNDRED LIVES
MISSING IN STORMS
Hurricane Sweeps Across
England and Ireland.
SHIPPING is DAMAGED
Crowded Grand Stands at Foot
ball Games Blown Down.

Train Hurled from Viaduct at Done
Biver-lIauretania Fears 10 VEN
tire Out and Liner Remains in the
Mersey-Lucnnia Unable To Dock
Because of the HenVy weather.
The Washington herald., 1908-02-23

Another Drop in Prices of Lumber.
Frank Libbey & Co., 6th 4 n. Y. ave. NV.
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