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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-12-10
NATIONAL CONSERVATION CON-
GREss AND NATIONAL RIVERS
AND HARsoRs CONGRESS IN
SESSION AT CAPITAL.
ROOSEVELT F.AVORS
WATERWAY BONDS
PRESIDENT URGES PUBLIC DEBT
If NECESSARY TO SAVE THE
NATURAL RESOURCES = FOR
ESTRY AID ALSO PLANNED.

Washington, d. c., Dec. a.--The
National Conservation commits
sion today began a conference
with the governors Of the different
states with the probable result
that some concrete plan may be
mapped out for the conservation
Of the nations natural resources.
More than thirty states are repre-
sented,.
The conservation commission
conference was called TO order by
Chief Forester Clifford Pinchot of
the department OF agriculture.
The report of the commission was
presented by former Governor
Blanchard Of Louisiana. 1t gave
in a general way the facts de-
duced and conclusions reached i'll
all branches of the commissions
extended inquiry. Senator Flint
of California presented the report
OF the mineral section OF the COM
mission.
The Waterway Meeting.
Washington, ID. G., Dec, 9.--One
of the most notable gatherings
ever assembled in the history OF
this country in the interest of
waterway development was called
to order today when the National
Rivers and Harpors Congress met
in fifth annual convention. The
congress is national in its pur-
pose. representing all sections and
D1 ytrD tai ic loo nj no
to impress the U. S. congress with
the necessity OF a comprehensive
policy for improving the rivers
canals and harbors of the nation.
Vice President Fairbanks, Ambas
sador James Bryce. Samuel Com
pers, Seth Low, Champ Clark and
other prominent men addressed
the convention during the day.
Washington, d. c., Dec. 9.-An issu
Of government bonds for internal WE
.erways and if necessary to supper
of the countrys re
sources was publicly advocated b
President Roosevelt and tacitly as
sented to. by President Elect Taft.
The president elect presided at th
Joint meeting yesterday afternoon ur
der national conservation commission
auspices at the Belasco theater in thi
city at which President Roosevelt
made the principal address.
Gov. Chamberlain of Oregon voice
what seemed the advance ground G
the Democratic party in advocacy Q
federal jurisdiction, and an audienc
which filled the tbeater and which il
cluded Andrew Carnegie, John Mitcl
governors OF several states, applaude
every sentiment expressed.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-12-10
VT. TUIIF'T WIS q. v. SIII
HHE I'm n milwaukee, superintendent
Xxi IN Emission work in that c2
W En L. B1 DBTrotter's converts. r
is ADuL. TERATEO.
SECRETARY WILSON ANNOUNCES
DECISION, BUT DELAYS PEN
Atty SIX MONTHS.

Washington. D, c.. Dec. 9.-Secre.
tary Wilson of the department OF
agriculture today announced his deci
sion in the bleached flour controversy
holding that flour bleached with nitro
gen proxide is an adultered product
under the law and cannot legally be
sold In the District of Columbia or
territories or to be transported by
the inter state commerce. Owing to
the immense quantity of bleached flour
now on hand the secretary will recon.
mend no prosecutions of manufactur.
ers or sellers for six months from this
date.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-12-10
CASTRO IN SPAIN
President of Venezuela on Way
Rerlin--Hope to Settle lnterna-
tionaI Strife,

Santander, Spain. Dec. 8. = The
French steamer Gaudaloupe, with
President Castro of Venezuela on
board, came in here today. 1t is
learned that Castro will continue on
board the steamer to Bordeaux. From
Bordeaux he will travel overland to
Berlin. Castro has come to Europe
with the intention of settling all
Venezuela's international quarrels.
The general health Of the president is
good.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-12-10
THROW DYNAMITE BOMB
Score of italians Injured in New York
Tenement House on 63rd
Street.

New York, Dec. 8. More than a
score Of persons We're injured, five
seriously, and hundred more were
thrown into panic early today when
a bomb was hurled into the air shaft
of tenement hous IN East 6Sd
street. The house was badly wrecked
and was occupied exclusively by Ital-
ians. 1t developed that threatening
letters had been received BY many
tenants the past few months.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-12-10
National Corn Show Opens

Omaha, Dec. 8. The National
Corn Show was formally opened here
In the presence of a large crowd For
raer Congressman John L. Kennedy
read a telegram of greeting from
President Roosevelt. Twenty-Five
states are represented
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-12-10
Foresters Elect Officers.

Cowa Evening Press.)
Des Moines, Dec. 8. (Special) -
B. Shimek OF Iowa City was elected
president of the Iowa Park and For
estry association today. The other
Rapids, vice president; Prof. A. f.
Erwin, Ames, treasurer; Wesley
Green, Davenport. secretary
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-12-10
Four suits Against Maker Of Notes

Pfttsburg, Dec. 8. = -Four suits
brought by eastern banks against the
makers of notes discounted by P ].
Kieran of the Fidelity Funding COM
pany. have been entered in the Unit
ed State district court here The
amounts, including the protest of fees
will reach nearly 100000.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-12-10
WAR MUST COME"
Cousin OF Cecil Rhoades Declares
English and Germans Will
Fight.

City Of Mexico, Dec. 8. In my
opinion and in the opinion of some of
the best versed public and military
men in Great Britain, a war between
England and Germany must come and
it will come within the next two
years" This was the statement made
yesterday by Frederick ]. M. Rhodes,
a cousin Of Cecil Rhodes, who has
Just returned from trip to England.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-12-10
Field Museum Again a Possibility.

sTrIU WU5eUTIT NgdTT FUSsIUITTty.
Chicago, Dec. 8. The eight mil
don dollar museum provided for Chi
cago in the will OF the late Marshall
Field, became a probability today
when Superior Judge Dupuy refused
Z 10 grant perpetual restraining order
petitioned for by A. Montgomery
Ward to prevent the erection Of the
ediflce in Lake Front park
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-12-10
COW VERsIoN MS
AN NOUNC M ENTS
Total to dat

Rev. Sunday will deliver SER
mon on "The incarnation" tonight
in the tabernacle at 7:3o O'clock.
Services will be held every after
noon and evening this week.
Mrs. A. 3. Sims, the converted
whist champion OF pes Moines
Will deliver a sermon tomorrow
afternoon at 2:3o O'Clock In the
tabernacle.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-12-10
VIII Erect saso,ooo viaduct.
tlowa Evening Press.)

tI0Wa Evening Tress.)
Des Moines, Dec. g. Especially -
All the railroads entering the city
accepted the terms offered by the
city council and will erect quarter
million dollar viaduct over the tracks
at Seventi- street. This is the end Of
a ten years fight
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-12-10
REYI H4L. NJ OTEs

Rev. pIedger leaves Mr.. Sunday
after the Springfield, I'LL, meetings
next March and will enter HIS owr,
campaign March 1s at Petersburg,
III. Barry, H., will then be visited
for five weeks and Havana and
six other Illinois towns will fol-
low. In MIR. Piedger's party will
be Prof, r. A. Arbuckle Of Boston,
"Dad' Stearns Of Decatur, and M
Card OF st. Louis. Mr.. Ptedaer's
mother Will also be with him.
Rev. ]. L. Settles, pastor OF the
First M. e. church and Rev. o. G.
Boinan, pastor OF the Christian
church Of Havana, H.. are In the
city arranging with Rev. Pledger
for series Of meetings next Juno.
Miss Miller mot tho high school
girls this morning from 1t:45 TO
1915 in the parlora Of tho Y. w.
c. A. Mr.. pIedger and MIR. Butler
conducted meeting for all girls
from 1915 until 12:45 In tho asao-
citation parlors
"The objectionable SIM forcefuIlv.
and conyincingIy described as a fault
that is repeated and repeated and An
ally committed one time too often, WINS
the subject of Rev. w. A. Sundays.
discourse last night, and found It's res
ward when at the end of the meeting
155 persons came forward and pro
fessed their desire to join the ranks oe
Christianity The sermon was almost,
devoid OF bitter utterances, It being,
the evangelist's intent to carry his
message to the reasoning powers of
every attendant Only at his humor-
GUS references to certain individuals
who have been for and against him
openly, did the audience give vent to
a serious delineation OF what should
come after this life to Christian and
infideI. The realization that today.
during this revival, was the time 10
change their lives, was flung to the
audience with vehemence, and the ef-
fects OF the discourse was shown cor
clusiveIy when voluntarily many came
forward Immediately after the invita-
tion was given.
The usual song service preceded this
sermon, and Mr. Butler repeated the
very favorable impression he previous
ly made when he again rendered "Ths
Sparrow Song
The objectionable sin."
copyrighted by w A. Sunday
Matt IL: 31-32; Wherefore say UNI
to you, all manner OF sin and bias
phemy shall be forgiven unto men,
but the blasphemy against the Holy
Ghost shall not be forgiven unto men.
neither in this world, neither In the
world to come" | believe there were
people in the days of Jesus who be-
lieyed in future probation.
The Pharisees charged Jesus with
being in league with the devil Thsy
said to Him: "Tou have DEVIL
They grew bolder In their denuncia-
ton and said: "Why you are a
Devil, You are not the Son OF God.
you are devil; you do what you do
through Beelzebub, the prince Of
devils. Jesus said: How is that
so? If what do DO through the
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-12-10
Wilton Woman Burned to Death.

Wilton, Dec. 9. Especially Mrs
Stiles burned to death in her home
here last night. The cause Of the fire
Is a mystery. The corpse was found
at the door of bed room. The aged
woman lived alone.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-12-10

Revolutionary Outbreak in Haiti.
Cape Haytien, Dec. 9.-There has
been revolutionary outbreak in sew
eral OF northern towns of the republic
and it is feared the movement Will
4Dread.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-12-10
THE WEATHER.

Iowa-Fair tonight with warmer
north and increasing cloudiness
Thursday
Illinois-Fair tonight and Thursday.
Wisconsin-Fair and warmer to-
night and increasing cloudiness Thurs
day.
Locad Weather.
Nine o'clock last evening. ........ 80
Seven o'clock this morning. ..... .12
Two o'clock this afternoon SO
Sunrise, 7:0s; sunset, 4:20; moon
rise, 5:5T D. M.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-12-10
Closes II Saloons in Carroll Co,

Iowa Fvenina Press.J
Des Moines. Dec 8. Especial. -
Superintendent Barber Of the anti
saloon league was notified today of
the judiciai decision which closes
eleven saloons in Carroll county.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-12-10
Prescott Fire Swept.

Qowa Evening Press)
Des Moines, Dec. 9. -(Special.)
The town of Prescott was swept by
Arc this morning. The loss is $4,000
Creston sent firemen to extinguish
the flames.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-12-10
CLAPPER HONoRED
Moulton People Happy Over Restora
ton of Train Service to ottumwa,
Give Banquet to Popular Agent.

Moulton, Dec. g. Especial Mrs
A. A. Howell gave banquet to the
Wabash station force and Trainmas-
ter and Mrs. c. A. Ross in honor OF
Will Clapper, division freight and pas
senger agent of the Wabash at Des
Moines. The event was held at tho
dining rooms Of Mrs. Howell's hotel
last evening and was given chiefly be-
cause Of the restoration of the passe,l-
ger service between here and Ottuln.
wa ---.r.--.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-12-10
GLASS SPLINTER KILLS
Sewers Large Artery In Dubuque
Mans Neck 49, Lives
Thirty Minutes.
Uowa Evening Press.

Sioux CITY, Dec 8. - Especially =
Carl Turner, a bartender, tipped back
In his chair and broke window, and
a piece of glass pierced his neck, sew.
ering the large artery. He bIed to
death In thirty minutes.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-12-10
John L. Sullipan
Brings a Divorce
Suit Against Wife


Chicago, Dec. 9. - John 1.
Sullivan, former champion OF
the pugilistic arena, today filed
suit for divorce against his
wife, who is now said to be
living at CenterviIIe, r. |. The
charge is inf|delity.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-12-10
POLK Co. Official Faces Grand Jury

ENWa evening Prees.l
Des Noines, Dec. 9. tSpecial. =
Every elective county Official and
many deputies were summoned by
the grand Jury to explain the rumors
of graft and misuse of official posi-
ton
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-12-10

Des Moines, Dec. g. Especially -
James Shields, base ball player. who
was caught robbing the post office at
Adair Saturday night, was indicted by
the federal grand jury yesterday and
left last night with an officer to face
Judge Mcpherson and plead guilty.
Just before leaving here Shields
was searched by a deputy U. s. mar
shall, who found $4,000 worth of jew
elry, consisting Of diamonds and
rings, concealed upon his person.
There We're forty rings, set with many
kinds of jewels
When the officers discovered these,
the authorities at Adair were commu-
nicated with and an investigation in
the jewelry stores of Woodward and
Mcdonald showed that the jewelry
was stolen there, although the firms
had not missed the goods until tue
Des Moines authorities telegrapbed
asking for Investigation
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-12-10
couhlan,s FINAL Rest in ArIinuton

Washington D. c., Dec. o. With
fulis military ceremonies the body of
the late Rear Admiral Joseph B.
Coghlan was inferred in Arlington
National cemetery here today.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-12-10


tended caucus of the Republican sena-
tors today unanimously elected Sena-
tor Hale of Maine as chairman of the
Republican caucus to succeed the ]ate
Senator Allison. The position carries
with its the Craftsmanship of the Re-
publican steering committe of the sen
ate which determines all Important
legislation in the senate.
Taft and Cannon Talk Tariff.
At the conclusion of a short con
ference between Taft and Cannon this
morning when the subject o. the re-
vision of the tariff was discussed it
was announced that a statement
would be issued tomorrow afternoon
after Taft had met the Republican
members of the house committee on
ways and means. Until this statement
silonld be made neither Taft nor Can
non would discuss what had taken
place between them.
Presidents Appointments.
The following presidential nomna-
tioas were made today:
To be chief of the bureau of ordin-
ance with rank of rear admiral--New
ton e. Mason
Collector OF customs, distric of Hur-
on. Mich.-John r. Roch, Michigan.
Vice governor Of the Philippine is
lands-W. Cameron Forbes of Massa-
cbusetts.
Member of the Philippine commits
sion-Newton w. Gilbert of Indiana
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-12-10
P. O. THIEF HAS
ADMITTED Gull I
JAMES SHIELDS, A BASEBALL
PLAYER, WILL BE SENTENCED
BY MCPHERSON
(Iowa Evening Press. J

keokuk, Dec. 8. Especially y
James Shields, who robbed the
Adair post Office. was sentenced
to four years in the federal peni
tentiary by Judge Mcpherson in
the federal court today.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-12-10
CUMMINS' COMMITTEE
ASSIGNMENTS TALKED
QUESTION is RAISED BY DOLL
YER AND LEFT TO STEERING
COMMITTEE; TAFT AND CAN
NON TALK TARIFF.
Washington Bureau OF
The Ottumwa Courier.

Washington, D. c.. Dec. 9.
The Republican senatorial cau-
Gus met today and Senator Dolli-
Yer raised the question of the com
mittee on assignment for Senator
Cummins. 1t was agreed to leave
the matter to the Republican steer
ing committee, which will find
the places and make the assign
meuts soon. Cummins has asked
for no particular committee.
j. G.. Welliver.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-12-10
SERMON ON "THE uNPARDoN-
ABLE SIM ATTRACTS 1856 PER
SONS TO THE RANKS OF
CHRISTIANITY.
DIRECTS HIS WORDS
TO ALL HEARERS

DISCOURSE WAS A STRONG Ar
PEAL TO THOSE WHO REPEAT
SIN = URGES AUDIENCE TO
REFORM.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-12-10

Continued on Page Ii.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-12-10

Miss Miller met tho high school
girls this morning from 1t:45 TO
1915 in tho parlora Of tho Y. w.
c. A. Mr.. DIedger and MIR. Butler
conducted meeting for all girls
from 1915 until 12:45 In Tho asao-
citation pariors.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-12-10

Rev. J. L. Settles, pastor OF the
First M. e. church and Rev. O. G.
Boiman, pastor OF the Christian
church Of Havana, Ill.,. are In the
city arranging with Rev. Plcdger
for a series Of meetings next juno.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-12-10

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Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-12-27
CHRISTMAS OBSERVANCE.
At Villa Maria, St. Joseph's ana St.
Anthony's Churches.

The anniversary OF our Savior's
birth was ushered in by a midnight
high mass in Villa Maria's chapel.
At eight o'clock second mass
was celebrated. Benediction in the
evening at five O'Clock concluded the
services of the day.
At St Josephs church high mass
was celebrated at six and at eleven
o'clock. A large congregation was
present. many coming distance of
fifteen miles After high mass bene-
diction of the most blessed sacrament
was given.
At st. Anthony's church masses
were celebrated at nine and ten o'clock
The singing during the services was
of high order. At villa Maria beau
tiful music was rendered. At St
Joseph's church Peters mass in ID was
sung in a highly credtable manner,
being rendered doubly effective by
violin and flute accompaniment. The
Blesse Virgins mass was rendered
by the choir at st. Anthonys The al
tars were tastefully decorated and IL
Illuminated by many tapers. Repre-
sensations of the scenes of Christs
birth directed the worshippers' eyes
of faith to Bethlehem of old, to the
ew-born Savior of the world. Satur.
day morning ST. stephens day was
celebrated by high mass.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-12-27
THIS DATE IN HISTORY.
Dec. 27.

177l-Willam Johnson, who became
a justice OF the 4. $. Supreme Court
born in Charleston, S. c. Died in
Brooklyn. n. Y, Aug. II, 1884.
l776- The British abandoned their
posts on the Delaware river.
1S2s-U. S. Senate ratified treaties
with the Indians which gave to the
United States 100000 acres OF land.
lS53-The mammoth clipper, Great
Republic. burnt at her wharf in New
York.
1861 Mason and Slidell surrendered
to the British minister.
1S64--The Mexican republicans de-
feated the imperialists at San Pedro
1SS9-A new design adopted for a
United States navy flag.
lS93-John p. Hopkins inaugurated
mayor of Chicago.
william j. Sewell, L. S. sen
ator from New Jersey, died in Cam
den.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-12-27
Cotton Statement.
Looking into Surety companies.

Austin. Dec. 96 Commissioner Of
Insurance aud Banking Love Is look
ing into surety companies doing bust
ness in Texas to ascertain whether
they are violating anti trust laws Oi
Texas. He addrscssed letters to each
of these companies doing business in
Texas requesting them to enclose in
their annual statement for this year
sworn statement whether or not
they have directly or indirectly enter.
ed into any kind of agreement fixing
rates for writing surety bonds in Tex.
as and whether such contract had
been in force the past twelve months,
Commissioner Love insists that these
companies shall not violate the law
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-12-27
RECOGNITION for Prof. Lillebridge.


The many friends in Bryan Of Prof.
Lillebridge will be glad to learn that
he is meeting with full measure OF
success in his new field of labor.
Prof. Lillebridge has lately been
chosen as Director of Music in the
Baptist College in Oak Cliff, Texas,
and as well retains his present posi-
ton as one of the directors in the
musical department of the Southwe9-
tern Conservatory in Dallas.
Mrs. Lillebridge is also meeting
with much success with her private
class in Dallas and has recently or
ganized a very fine class in Denton.
Up until this session Prof. and Mrs.
Lillebridge had charge of the Musical
and Vocal departments respectively,
of the Texas Womans College and
met with great success while here.
Dallas people are fortunate indeed
in having these true artists reside
among them and the Eagle feels sure
that they will be crowned in the fut-
ure with the continued success they
so richly deserve.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-12-27
Dec. 90.

1Sl1-More than 100 persons per
ished in the burning of a theater in
Richmond, Va.
1S29-A party of Choctaws attacked
a camp of Usage Indians on the Ca.
madam river and killed seven of their
number.
37-Admiral George Dewey of the
United States Navy born in Montpe.
lier, VI
1S3S-Morgan 5. Bulkely governor
of Connecticut and United States sen
ator, born in Ease Haddam, Conn.
ator, born in East Haddam, Conn.
1S47-Hugh Conway. poet and novel
Federal force captured Tybee
Island.
1SS7-David Howard Harrison be.
came premier of Manitoba.
19OO-President Paul Kruger arrived
in Paris.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-12-27
THE WORLDS NOTABLES.
Edwin B. chappen.

Edwin B, Chappen.
Arranged for the Bryan Morning
Eagle,
Edwin b, Chapel, a noted divine
OF the Methodist Episcopal church,
South. and who has served for several
years as the Sunday school editor of
that denomination, was born in Ten.
nessee. Dec %, 1895. He attended
Vanderbilt university and was grad.
uated from that institution with high
honors. After he entered the ministry
he filled the pulpits of leading church.
es in San Antonio, St. Louis, Nash.
vile and several other cities. The
general conference of the Methodist
Episcopal church, South, which met
in Birmingham. Ala, in 1906. elected
DR.. Chapel Sunday school editor and
chairman of the Sunday school board
of the church, since which time he
has made his headquarters in Nash
vile.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-12-27
FIRE AT JACKSONVILLE.
Entire North Side Of Courthouse
Square Was Destroyed Except
ing One Brick Store.

Galveston News.
jacksonville, Tex, Dec. 25.-f1re
consumed the entire north side of the
courthouse square last night, except
the brick store of Burtis Bros, drug
gists. Following are the losses:
The offices of Randolph & Randolph,
lawyers. total loss $4,000; no insur-
rance. Pete Norwood, barber shop
loss $500; no insurance. Burtis Bros.
& Day, furniture and undertakers,
loss S6,5OO $4,000 insurance Wei
Bros meat market, loss $500; insured
for 500; building owned by Miss Kate
Bosenman. worth 500, insured for
$500. Candy kitchen owned by George
Turner. loss $500; insurance $500. W.T..
Hawkins, grocer, loss $1,000; insured
for $4,000. Two buildings owned by
w. A. Price, worth $4,000; insured for
$500. The store and stock of Burtis
Bros. are badly damaged. The cause
of the fire is unknown 1t was first
discovered in the rear of the furniture
store.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1908-12-27
rhouoht Murdered and Robbed.

Burnet, Tex, Dec, 26,-George Ack-
erman. aged fifty.three years, rich
farmer. was found dead in field ten
miles north of here with a bullethole
through his head. A revolver lay near
the body, but it is believed he was the
victim Of robbers, as his pockets were
emptied and turned wrong side out