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The San Francisco call., 1908-08-20
WRITER THREATENS
FIRE AT CANNERY
President Isidor Jacobs Receives
Warning to Expect Repris-
ais From Incendiaries

You think you raised hell locking
up innocent boys. but you amt got the
right one yet Your old place will go
up in smoke before another month.
Yours truly. W N"
This note. received on Tuesday by
President Isidor Jacobs of the Califor-
MIA canneries company as the culmina-
ton of reign of terror that has been
kept up for weeks by firebugs in the
Potrero, has led to the most strenuous
activity of police and fire officials. who
are endeavoring to capture the incen-
diaries.
A half dozen threatening fires of in
cendiary origin have been started in
the neighborhood of the California can
neries company's plant at Eighteenth
and Minnesota streets within the last
few weeks, and several buildings have
escaped destruction only because of
prompt responses by the fire Depart
menr when alarms have been turned IN.
REFERS TO ARREST OF BOYS
Detectives have been working on the
matter for several days, and yesterday
the letter RECEIVED by Jacobs was
turned over to Fire Marshal Towe, who
has taken active measures to assist the
police in running down the perpetrators
of the crimes
A gang of tough boys living in the
vicinity of the canneries plant are sup
posed to be the hrebugs3 and on August
10 Two boys, Fred Duncanson and
Thomas Normile, each IT years DID,
were arrested by Detectives TyrrelI
and Nolan on a complaint made by
Jacobs. 1t is this arrest which is re-
ferred to in the threatening note re-
ceived by Jacobs. A charge of disturb
ing the peace was made against the
boys and they We're released on bail
after the cases had been assigned to
Police Judge Conlan's court.
The note received by Jacobs was
shown to Police Judge Conlan yester-
day by Fire Marshal Towe, and when
the cases are again called tomorrow
morning an effort will be made by the
judge to discover the identity of the
writer of the anonymous communica-
tion.
CANNERIES PLANT MENACED
The California canneries building had
a narrow escape from destruction on
the night of August 3, when fire was
discovered close to one of the build
ings burning so fercely that a con-
flagration which surely would have de-
stroyed a portion of the plant would
freight car was also set on fire a few
nights later and other fires have been
started close to buildings in the dis
trict at other times. So fearful has
Jacobs become that the incendiaries
will succeed in burning the canneries
plant that he has engaged the services
of five extra watchmen.
Jacobs attributes his activity in the
cause of the Good Government league
as possible motive behind the series
of attempts to destroy his property and
the sending of the threatening note.
This clew has been taken up by the de-
tectives working on the case as a pos
sible key to the solution of the mystery.
The San Francisco call., 1908-08-20
SEVENTY PERISH IN
A NINE EXPLOSION
Escape of Any of the Men En-
tombed in MaypoIe Col
Iiery impossible

WIGAN (England), Aug. 19.-The
worst fears have been realized about
the explosion which occurred in the
Maypole mine yesterday The entombed
miners numbered about 10, and it is
impossible that any of them can have
survived.
Efforts at rescue, however, continue
increasingly. Thirty bodies were dis
covered today in the workings, but the
fumes from the burning coal prevented
the rescuers from reaching the others,
who probably are lying down in the
mines.
few bodies were brought to the
surface today, but all were so black
ened and mutilated that Identification
was impossible At midnight an enor-
nous crowd was still keeping a sor-
rowful vigil at the pit mouth.
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GOTTI DELAYS ACTION
Postpones Discussion in Case of
DIR. Hanna's Appointment

ROME. Aug. 19.-Cardinal Gotti. pre-
feet of the propaganda, has again post
poned the discussion on the appoint
ment of a coadjutor bushop of San
Francisco, for which office Rev. DIR.
Edward j. Hanna of Rochester. n. v.
was the leading candidate ACCORDING
to the understanding at the last meet
ing of the congregation of the proDa-
ganda the appointment was to be de-
cided on August "a but it is now be-
lieved that Cardinal Gotti wishes to
leave the question to be decided under
the new law when America is with
drawn from the Jurisdiction .of the
propaganda
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POPE SUFFERING FROM
SLIGHT INDISPOSITION
Denies Rumor that Audiences
With American PreIateS
Overtaxed Strength

ROME, Aug. 19.-The pope today is
slightly indisposed. having caught a
cold. which has affected his gout.
The report which is in circulation
that the indisposition of the pope is
due 10 fatigue following numerous re-
ceptions given to the American pre-
Iates and pilgrims is unfounded, as his
holiness was in perfect health until
several days after the departure of all
the Americans Even after he caught
cold the pope unWlllingly submitted to
the doctors prescriptions.
There were signs of improvement in
the pope's condition this evening and
he expects to resume his audiences al
most Immediately.
The San Francisco call., 1908-08-20
EDITORIAL

Liza L - 4NA<N-%
Servility at Los Angeles. rage
The retirement of Evans. rage
Well done governor. rage .
In aid Of a burned district rage
First trial Of Illinois primary law. Page
GRAFT
Ruef bearing is brought to close before
Police Judge Cabaniss after SO days of legal
quibbling. rage Io
POLITICS
Minnesota democrats name Governor johnson
to succeed himself despite his refusal TO 70
run. Page .
Welcome Of fists awaits McNab from Dick
Dinnigan. who resents refusal Of headquarters
10 respect pledge. Page
CITY
DR.. Herman Janss and Miss Emma Braley,
prominent in Los Angeles society, are secretly
married at the st. Francis. Page
Writer Of note sent to President Jacobs of
California eanneries company threatens destruc-
I tion of plant. FaSe
The California Northeastern railway viii te
rushed to completion. Page 1O
Inspector Mcmillan makes plea for postal
savings bank before convention Of post
masters. Page lO
-Four new jurors are secured for the Treadweli
case. Page 10
Navigstors protest against garbage that floats
at entrance 10 hsrbor. Page IL
Fruitmen report a banner year in their product
both to price and quality Page IL
shows Of high order Of merit are billed at
/ city theaters for coming week Page 10
Bohemian clubs concert at Van Ness theatec
! this afternoon Will include music Of The Sons
Of Baldur.' Page 1G
Grape growers association reports organiz4
tion Of four prosperous branches. Page IL
Widow and children of late C ". Howard.
president of Spring Valley water company may
clash over estate. Page
Four hremen are seriously injured in Second
street FIRE Page 1G
School children will have a busy season this
/ year and very little time will be given
u vacations. Page 5
! Contracts have been signed for building the
new boys directory at Church and Nineteenth
streets. Page 5
/ Noncommissioned officers bali on Alcatraz
island is closed with hstic battle Of two
women. Page .
Belle NJ Harris sues husband for separation
i and maintenance. Page IL
Evidence against John and Peter CIsudianeS
lagher houses viii be laid before the Alameda
county grand jury today. Page 5
Fleet committee IS sued for s149S5 by sDecu-
Iator who erected grsndstands. Page ;
Contract for construction Of 80 Of orna-
mental light poles let by improvement com
pany. Page )
Chief OF Police Bggy issues new order pro
hibifing emergency hospital surgeons from en-
tering FIRE lines. Page 5
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INDEX OF THE
SAN FRANCISCO CALLS
NEWS TODAY
TELEPHONE KEARNY Sc
THURSDAY, AUGUST 20, 1908
TELEPHONE KEARNY Sc
THURSDAY. AUGUST 20. 1908
WEATHER CONDITIONS
NEWS TO-DAY

YESTERDAY-CIoudy; west wind; maximum
temperature, IS; minimum. 80.
FORECAST FOR ToDAY-Fair with fog;
fresh VEST wind. Page 10
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SuBURBAN

Engineer Barry denies guilt for wreck on
July / and asks dismissal Of mansaughter
charge. Page
Mrs. Isabella Martin tries to appear In
sane and rouses the jailer with cries of
murder" Page
Edison F. Adams files suit against Southern
Pacific company for damages for alleged in
juries. Page
Hibernians close biennial convention with in
stailation of officers and banquet. Page
F. ". Foss chosen as candidate for supervisor
by delegates from Central Berkeley. Page
Three outfits OF surveyors begin laying out
lines for electric system the PENN
sula Page
Marin county convention on Saturday viii de-
velop contests over nominations for supervisor
and assemhynan. Page
Citizens Of sausaIito hold mass meeting to
President Of national council Of women de-
elares American women are too well treated 10
attain equal suffrage. Page
COAST
Y. NJ I. elects new grand officers and ends
twenty fourth annual council Page
Forest fires rage three sides Of the
Heteh Hetchy and may impede trip Of super
visors. Page
EASTERN
Captain Peter c. Hams and brother are
4y4ALl4 Ltiu lDL Inc klAl4uB VI AAAll1lu L.
Annis and big crowd applauds verdict of
coroner's jury. Page L
Mrs Jack Gardner of Boston and Chicago
society woman may face jury on charge
OF smuggling. Page L
New exodus of negroes from Springfield fol
lows withdrawal of two regiments of SOL
diers. Page
FOREIGN
American battleship feet arrives at Sydney
and half million people line up to join in royal
welcome. Page 1
Holland prepares for naval demonstration If
an ultimatum is forwarded to Venezuelan
republic. Page
SPORTS
Effort is being made to revive the horse
racing game in st. Louis this fall. Page 3
In match at Edinburgh Irish-American ath-
letes defeat the Scotland team by taking seven
Of the eleven events. Page 0
Berta Mac goes heat in 2:os on the Chico
track the fastest mile trotted ON the
Pacific coast. Page 8
Barney schreiber's Jack Atkin wins Mount
Vernon stake and is hailed the ''handi-
cap king" Page o
Hamburg Belle defeats Spanish Queen in Oak
land Baron stake in fastest heats trotted at
Hudson river driving park. Page .
All the fayorites are defeated at The Mead
ows and old Firebsn scores his first win at the
meeting Page %
Bobby Groom CT the Beavers comes back and
pitches shutout game against Oaks. Page :
Los Angeles shuts out San Francisco by a
score Of to o. Page s
Ketchel win motor TO Los Angeles for business
and pleasure Page S
Joe Cans starts work at Alameda and is vel
coined by big crowd. Page :
Oakland state ieaguers defeated by Santa
Cruz in first of Eve game series. Page 4
Shortstop Rollie zeiGer is traded to the Chi
cago American league team. Page S
MARINE
Hilonian arrives from Honolulu with cargo
Of tropical products which includes $500 tons
OF sugar and 10000 cases of canned pine
apples Page 10
SOCIAL
Announcement is made Of the engagement
Of Mrs. Linda n. Bryan and Prentis c.
bale. Page L
Mr.. and Mrs. John C. Wilson leave for New
York. where they. plan to remain for
several weeks Page g
LABOR
international President Price Of the marble
cutters tells the local union OF revival Of trade
/ IN the east Page x
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HITCH is SENSATIONAL
London Paper Says Parade in
Sydney May Be Barred

LONDON. Aug. 20.-A special dis
patch to the Daily Chronicle from Syd-
Continued ON Page 2. Column 3
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FOREIGN

American battleship feet arrives at Sydn,
and half million people line up to join in roy
welcome Page
Holland prepares for naval demonstration
an ultimatum is forwarded to yenezuel,
republic. Page
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Continued on Page 2. Column 2
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EASTERN

Captain Peter c. Hams and brother a
Jointly held for the killing OF William
Annis and big crowd applauds verdict
coroner's jury. Page
Mrs. Jack Gardner Of Boston and Chica,
society woman may face jury chari
OF smuggling. Page
New exodus of negroes from Springfield Il
lows withdrawal of two regiments of SC
diers Page
The San Francisco call., 1908-08-20

Total rfrf9oJ4 -
a check for the amount was turned
81 "a Collector Ames on Monday. The
so. .4os.lS exacted by the treasury de-
nartment as duty and penalty was not
naid bv Mrs. Gardner. 1t was produced
bv relatives Of Mrs Chadbourne. 1t is
not at all likely, however. that Mrs.
Gardner viii be permitted TO evade pay
nenf OF this sum, and should the gov
ernment also IMPOSE further penalty
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COAST

Y. N. l. elects
twenty fourth ann
Forest fires rai
Hetch Hetchy an,
visors.
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Ruef hearing is brought to close before
Police Judge Cabaniss after SO days of legal
quibbng. rage lo
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-10-16
STRAWS THAT SHOW WAY
NATL POLITICAL WIND LOWS
Riders figures

Treasurer Riders figures
showed that the Democratic ma
tIonal campaigns fund up to Oct.
9, was $24s,567. Of which all but
22,604 had been expended. Char
man Mack gave out a supplement-
al statement, showing receipts Of
112,556 from 70 contributors be-
tween Oct. 9 and II.
Mr.. Bryan concluded his three
days tour Of Nebraska, speaking
to large crowds, and left for Dem
yer. He called President Roose-
welt an imitator, said every pre-
datory corporation In the country
10 back Of Speaker Cannon and
that " Cannon's most intimate
friend, Sherman, was chosen TO
preside over the senate, the peo-
pie would be unable to obtain any
remedial legislation.
Mr.. Kern yesterday spoke at q
MONDAY meeting on Broadway
and In Tammany hall. He urged
that the election Of Bryan would
restore and not destroy business
confidence.
Mr.. Taft revived q warm wei
come In kentucky and made
speeches In several cities, yester-
day. For the first time In three
weeks he discussed the question
Of guaranteeing bank deposits. Al
Lexington chair broke under him
and he fell TO the floor. HE care.
fui inspection Of the next chair
offered to him caused laughter.
Mr.. sherman spoke yesterday,
on protection at jamestown, N. Y.
He seemed to enjoy disobsyin9 his
physician's directions to talk
only In whispers and TO remain
indoors 40 much a. possible, BY
converting with all who came
along and by taking an auto ride.
Gov. Hughes spoke 90 large
audiences In Rome, Oneida,
Canastota and Syracuse. His
speeches yesterday were on Iines
similar to those previously made
by him In the state.
Mr.. ChanIer spoke to Columbia
students, who praised his euio9y
Of Mr.. Bryan. In the evening he
spoke In Tammany hall.
Candidate John Temple Graves,
OF the Independence party, will
speak In two New Jersey towns
today, delivering lectures In Jer-
ssy City and Newark.
A reception 10 being held at the
National Democratic club In New
york city this afternoon for candI-
date Kern. He speaks In Brook
Ign tonight.
Among the prominent RepublI-
cans who will talk In New York
today are vies-PresIdent Fair
banks, Gov. Stuart, Of PennsyL
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-10-16

LONDON, Oct. 16.-Albert Victor
Grayson. Socialist member OF parlia-
ment from Yorkshire. who. after speak
ing for the unemployed. was elected
from the house yesterday for refusing
to take his seat when ordered by the
speaker. was suspended today follow
Ing a repetition of his actions OF yes.
terday. Grayson left the chamber
shouting that he did SO with pleasure.
as he felt that he gained In dignity
by 30 doing
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-10-16
~ DIE IN FLAMES
WHICH ENCIRCLE
RELIEF TRAIN


from city, house and two large barns:
Lee Hurley's house, orchard and
barns; Three large barns belonging TO
Mrs. l.. j. Sylvester. OF Flanders.
The entire fire department worked
IN brush Ares south OF the city limits.
lnst night. The big Moench tannery
and bark piles were saved. Only a
Dhift of wind saved the Hotel Adrian.
HE Country clubhouse and many cot
tnges at Long Lake.
Reports have reached here tina;
Metz, Pulaski, Millersburg and Posen
have been wiped of the map.
Only few houses remain along the
railroad between the Alpena county
llne and Millersburg. VIM. Jones. who
uas burned out last winter. when his
laughter was killed in the fire. at
pulaski, had all his property burned
10 again at o'clock this morning.
The wind blew at the rate OF 80 miles
N hour all night and there is stir
kreexe this morning.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-10-16
DYNAMITE WAREHOUSE
tsw MENACED AT 500

1AULT STE. MARIE. Mich. Oct. 1s.
Everest afes are again raging around
'lhtG city and early this morning APP
;oenrod at the city limits. Fer some
1met they threatened the dynamite
vafGhouse or the 500 Hardware Co..
Int the structure was finally saved by
konp)c work OF the fremen.
Tie town OF Brimley Is being wiped
mt md several others are IN danger.
Eho. smoke, over the st. Mary's river
~ % thick that navigation has been
G1ven up.
West Neebish also was threatened
cor Z. time and the fire departments of
10th Soos were called on to aid the
surrounding towns. II IL reported here
hat the Marquette firemen have been
'oummoned to Brimley. Vast areas OF
klmber are burned, and the loss TO
win be heavy In this coun-
~.
A report says the large boarding
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-10-16
VILLAGE OF METZ IS
WIPED OUT BY FIRE

MILLERSBURG. Mich. Oct. H.
High winds sweeping this section Of
the state have famed into renewed
life the forest fires. Reports are com.
ing In of villages wiped out and much
valuable property destroyed In var
ious localities.
The village OF Metz, about IL miles
south OF here. with population OF
$50, was wiped on the map by forest
fires, yesterday. AS nearly as can be
ascertained, the losses will total SOL
600, as follows: Lombard Kitten
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-10-16
BRYAN'S PAPER IS
URGING A SLOGAN
FOR DEMOCRATS
MAKE IT any VOTE AND AN
OTHERS" FOR THE NATIONAL
TICKET. Is THE coMMoNER's
SOUND ADVICE.

LINCOLN, Neb., Oct. l6.-Wm.
Jennings Bryan's paper, The Common
er. Is doing missionary work among
the Republicans.
In big type at the head OF the first
page In this weeks issue. Is this ap-
peal;
Two votes for Bryan and Kern.
That Is the slogan. The argument
In this campaign Is on our side. This
argument may not have been pre-
sented TO your neighbor who intends
to vote for the Republican ticket.
Let everyone who advocates the
election OF Bryan and Kern make de-
termined efforts between now and
election day TO get one vote among
his neighbors. From now on let the
slogan be Two votes for Bryan and
Kern: my own and another mans.
Every argument that appeals 10
mans reason Is available for use Dy
Democrats in this campaign. The
only Republican arguments are STAND
pat calamity and 'unequivocal
promises 10 do In future what they
have neglected and refused TO do In
the past. Let every Democrat fortity
himself with the arguments at hand
and go forth determined 70 make at
least one new vote for Bryan anu
Kern
IF every Democrat will do this. Will
make a determined effort TO secure
lust one vote, victory is assured. The
argument Is so convincing, the truth
Itself SO evident that every Demo
! crat can make the effort and start
| equipped with the conviction that he
will succeed. Let every Democrat
take up the rallying cry Two votes
for Bryan and Kern. my own and an
other mans.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-10-16
IN SUPREME COURT.

LANSING, Mich, Oct 16.--The su-
preme court heard the following
cases: Deitsch vs. TRANSIT Mary
Traction company, Southgate We. Karp.
Hook vs.. Sloman, Woodruff vs..
schultz. Miles VS.. Detroit. Township
OF Ecorse VS.. Detroit, Monroe & To-
ledo Short Line railway. Kalkaska
State Bank VS.. Kalkaska Canning COM
pany, Citizens Savings Bank VS.,
Glove Brass Works. Clark vs. WEIGH.
Hooper w. Herald. Griffin W.. Grimm.
Dalm We. Bryant Paper company. Meis-
:-Betroit7-Befic-f Este and Wind
sor Ferry company, Ebert Va. Wilcox.
Rosenthai VS.. Rosenthal. Call for FRI
day. 101, 102. 103. lO4.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-10-16
BRYAN Now Fraternity Man.

LINCOLN, Neb.. Oct. l6.-William
J. Bryan has accepted an honorary
membership Of Phi Alpha Tau. ma
tional university fraternity. having for
It's object the encouragement of ora
tory. The Nebraska University chap
ter announced that Mr.. Bryan would
deliver his initiatory address after
election.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-10-16
stole Campaign Money.

LINCOLN. Neb.. Oct. l6.-Clarence
F. Broad. substitute mail carrier In
the employ OF the Lincoln postofhce,
in the police court. confessed that he
had taken letters addressed TO Will
lam J. Bryans newspaper and contain
ing funds for the Democratic campaign
fund. Broad admitted taking IL let
tiers Monday. Letters have been miss
ed for several months.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-10-16
Typhoon hIts Flest.

YOKOHAMA, Oct. 16.--Thousand
of craft. with enthusiastic thousands.
on board, are now outside the harbor
patiently waiting to catch the FIRST
glimpse OF the American battleship
feet. which Is expected to come into
view sometime today. A typhoon has
interrupted the landing plans.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-10-16
FIams-Enelrcled cheboyaan.

CHEBOYGAN, Mich. Oct. 10
Forest fires around this city are the
iercest that have been seen this year.
Two big barns on the farm Of Maurice
Fitzgerald burned with crops. with a
loss OF $4,000, partly insured. The
flames are raging worst around the
Aloha and Black River districts. Many
homes will burn unless the wind goes
down.
The sawdust mountain In THIS city
caught fire and Is now q raging fur
mace F1remen are all out lighting.
HuA eds OF people on the east
side were driven out of their homes by
smoke. A heavy south wind drives the
fire high In the air.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-10-16
Army AsropIans Wrecked.

LONDON. Oct. ls.--The army aero
plane with which experiments have
been carried on for sometime at Alder
shot. and which has 30 far shown more
capacity as lawn mower than n ny.
Ing machine, fell 20 feet today and
was wrecked. Capt. +. 8. Cody was
on board and was thrown out, but was
not hurt.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-10-16
Minino Towns Threatened.

CALUMET, Mich. Oct. 16.-(Spc-
cial) Cooper country mining towns
are again threatened by forest fires.
1t required the combined efforts OF the
Tri-Mountain fire department and the
Mining Company employees TO. save
valuable property at Tri-Mountain. last
night. when fires burned within few
feet Of the mine buildings. Baltic also
was threatened and the Atlantic fire
was called to Red Ridge.
where valuable property belonging to
mining companies and the Copper
Range railroad Is threatened.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-10-16
GETS ST., 500 DAMAGES
FROM A SALOONKEEPER

ALLEGAN. Mich, Oct. 16.-(Spe-
cial THE jury in the $4,000 DAM
age suit OF Sylvia McNetton against
Joseph Herp. saloonkeeper Of Moline,
who sold her husband liquor after she
had forbidden him to do so by letter,
has returned a verdict of $500 for
the nlainttR
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-10-16
NEW COMPANIES INCORPORATED

LANSING, Mich, Oct. 16.--The Har.
DIV Manufacturing Co., OF Hudson has
filed articles OF incorporation here, In.
creasing Its capital stock from $4,000
20 SIS 900. The Lipsett Brothers Co.,
of sault ste. Marie. $4,000 capital,
also filed articles.
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o c L o c x

house, sawmill and lumber. $4,000;
Hardies Brothers. general merchan-
disc and postofice. $4,000; A. Har-
dies. saloon. $1,000; John Nowacki. sa'
loon and hotel. $3.50o: Konieczny
Brothers. general merchandise. $4,000;
Genital Brothers. store and shingle
mill. $4,000; Detroit & Mackinac rail-
road depot and agents house. $4,000;
other houses and buildings. $4,000;
forest products in and around the
town. $4,000.