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Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-07-05
SUNDAY Excursion to Mathews Count,

On sunday next. July sth. the oia
p,m;uiou Line steamer. Hampton
Roads will make special trip ~
Matthews county. touching AZ East
River wharycs. Leave Old Point al >
m Tare round trip $40 W. IL.
LkNDON. Agent '~'S'
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-07-05
Sociai-PeH0nal

Captain Frank A. Grant, u. s. A..
and Mrs. Grant entertained number
OF friends on a delightful launch party
yesterday afternoon and evening. A
cruise along the westerly shore OF the
James was taken. and luncheon was
served wkhilc the party was bound
hoincward by twilight.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-07-05
Rsotjst Tabernacle.

Rev. w. G. Sale. pastor of the Bap-
tist Tabernacle, will preach this
morning on the subject "Isaiah's Wis
ion" This evening questions from
the question box will be answered.
There viii, be Sunday school at $50
O'Clock this morning
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-07-05
Trinity Methodist.

Rev W. Asbury Christian. pastor OF
Trinity Methodist church. will preach
today on the following subjects: II
a. m, Remember the Cross y.
M. Our Country. God Elcss Her;
Our citizenship. God Help IT,"
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-07-05
csmmastes May Report.

III Is probable tina; the pastor com
1ttee Of the Ncwpor; News Baptist
1HoreA win have a report 10 the con
eDutiou this morniny- Since Rev.
~ Tbompson. IF Durham. n. C.: de-
5nea so scccpt the call extended him.
- cummittee has been considering
m9Vefal other names
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-07-05
w..er,,eh white sulphur springs.

Newport News pcopir who cnnter-
r,ate spcndinV 'bc Summer IN the
mountains viii % w~'l Co consider
waicrisck White suipnur Springs. =
dcfEh;fui rs~orf IN tho heart of The
Speuardoah valley. Th~ h.tsi IL
r,icrvikrs Iocsi~d VI .warrcA rnunty.
s-sx rcn, Royal. Va. v IS h'twecn
The vyrth and south ferris Il TIE
SHENANDOAH river snS sss tzss ar
ing may be enjoyed in bcta Areams
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-07-05
First Sermon Of lev Pastor Of
Calvary Baptist Church
WELCOMING MteI|IG TO-DAY
Several Pastors and Prominent Lay
men Will Participate in Greeting to
Rev. s. l. Naff-subjeets for Ser
mons Announced.

Rev. 8. l.. Naff, the new pastor
of the Calvary Baptist church. will
preach his first sermon To the con
gregation this morning ait IL O'Clock
There will be Sunday school this
morning at $3.50 O'Clock, and the pas
tor will preach at the usual evening
service.
This afternoon at 3 O'Clock special
exercises will be held in honor OF
tho coming of the new pastor. An in
tercsting program has been arranged
for the occasion. and several pastors
and prominent laymen will partici'
pate.
The program is as follows:
HymnD.All Hail the Power OF
Jesus Name"
Prayer. MIR. Henry Lane Schmelz, OF
Hampton.
Welcome In behalf OF City-Colone.
Marquis Jones.
! Anthem by the choir.
Welcome in behalf of the Baptists
of Newport News-Rov. J. T. Rid
dick.
Selection by male uuartette.
Welcome in behalf Of other demon
inations--ltev. II. W. Dunkley.
Selection by the choir.
Welcome in behalf of Sunday School
Association-Mr. A. G. Jenkins.
Anthem by choir.
Welcome in behalf of church-Mr
J. J. Watson.
Hymn.
Committee on arrangements-J. J
Watson, Calvan Malone. John II
Wright. Mrs. J. H. Wright. Mrs
George Thompson and Miss Elizabeth
Turner.
The public generally is invited t.
attend this meeting and larg'
crowd Is expected.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-07-05
Charged With Striking osuoh.e,

William Mclaughlin. Of 2is Thirty
seventh stree; was arrested Yesterday
morning by Patrulmen Price and
Robinson and locked up at the sta
lion house On the charge Of fclunious
assault u Is alleged that he slap
ped his daughter in the face and
kn"ckcd her head against a wall.
causing Sigh, wound.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-07-05
Newpert News Baptist.

ReyH. W. +. Gibson. Of Middleburs.
Va. will occupy the pulpit Of the
Newport News Baptist church this
morning and evening. There will be
special music.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-07-05
churst e. Christ

Communion will he observed at the
TweDty-fourth Street Cbristan
church ibis morning at II O'Clock
There viii he no evening service. The
EastEnd Relic: Association will meet
az 4 o'clock and viii bc led by Mr..
C. w Blick
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Chestnut Avenue Methodist.

The usual services will he con
Quoted a, the Chestnut Avenue Meth
odist church today.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-07-05

preach at Grace Episcopal church this
morning at IL O'Clock. There VIII
be Sunday school at $50 o'clock this
morning.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-07-05
Grace Methodist.

At Grace Methodist church toaa!
the pastor, Rev. H. w. Dunklcy. VIII
preach at both the morning and even
ing services. The Erworth League
will be held at 7:l5 p. IN.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-07-05
- the wor,d AMord..

AH dives me unbounacd' pleasure 10
Bneklcn's Arnica Salvc.
SSSs !. W. Jenkins. Of Chapel Hn. y.
4 ~ IN convinced ina the best salve
- vorA affords. 7, cured a !eion
- ~ shsssb. and u never fails to
- e1ery sore. barn or wc,:nd To
80 n Is apriicd- &c at al drug
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-07-05

Mrs. Norman Hill. OF Charlotte, N
c.. is the guest OF her father. Mr. al
c. Turner, on Forty-seventh street.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-07-05
Riverview Baptist.

Rev. ". f. Kcefc, the pastor, VIII
preach at the Rivervicw BAPTIST
church this evening on the subject.
"Christianlty Conqucring and Com
pelling"
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-07-05
Nossee.

Hnfroes n the Newv-t Ncw
yEkf ma Water Cpsnpsny are hereby
rS1IS.6,6 ssut water biTs must be
5-S6 - - 5ash inss Al deiinauen-
- = ~ ffsh isss eth have thc,r
,@rny 30 - ysurxuspt 90 not.cs
2S<1 Al cr3xYR<rx- SEWFIeNI
- 3Jos3T AND WATER CON
I 18@fY. - r. = mANvu4e s.g1'
T1Inri'1mS -. 71W
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-07-05

Mr.. Harry Henderson, Of Balti'
more. is spending a few days with his
sister. Mrs. J. Il. Schofield. on TWEEN
ty-ninuh street.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-07-05
-. Geo. a yyh,se CIV.

4 Is estimated tina, there " Ts W
- p~sxhborhoad of Soea people AZ
-, Vbjfe Ciry. Pine Beach ycSter-
-. ncr, OF ,hsm being regrDcs.
-. uurbcf Of negroes from this
- vcr, over 10 shc resort. NO
(Ss9bse cas- reported dursns the Gay
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-07-05

One lot of Ladies' Black Gauze
LiSlp Hose. an extra Sooua quality.
Regular &c vainc, special bargain
Two pairs ....... ......... 25c.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-07-05

$3.50 HCathcrbioom PctlicoatS-
mad with extra deep hcuncc. Sp'-
in, $2.9S
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-07-05

Mr.. and Mrs. II. NJ. Larrfck left
yesterday for Petersburg and Din
widdie couny to visit relatives aud
friends.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-07-05
Special Monday Bargains in
Hosiery

Ladies' White Lace and Gauze
iisle Hose, Special value. zoe, 39c
and 5i.C
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-07-05

Ladies' Gauzc Lisle Deep Garter
ed Hose. Splic'u heel and toe. Reg
uiar sc value. Monday bargain,
CSC.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-07-05

Mr.. II. s Reynolds will leave to
morrow for South Boston. where he
will spend a week.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-07-05

just received another shipment
of Infants White Foot and PLAID
Top SoxS in many new colCrs. Sizes
1 to 8 u. Special. .25c
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-07-05
First Prcsbyterian,

The usual services will he conduct
ed at the First Presbyterian church
today. preaching by the pastor. Rev.
Z. T.. Wexford.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-07-05

27-inch Rajah. in Light Blue, Co
penhassn. Grey Brown and Pack,
49c yard. = + =
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-07-05

Special Monday Bargains in
Ladies
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-07-05

Special ladies' White Lace Hose
an extra fire quality. Regular 5oc
value. Monday bargain. ...... sc
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-07-05

Mr.. Percy Poarch. OF New p
News, registered at the New BIZ =
Hotel, Philadelphia, Thursday.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-07-05

Miss Alma Barham. of Norfolk. vii
arrive tomorrow to spend IA week Will
Mrs. B. r. Gary. OH Thirty'thirt
street.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-07-05

Ladies' SIPS and $50 kimoncs,
long and short. in Persian design,
dots, stripes and several different
designs. Special ............7 9e
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-07-05
Dress Goods
and Silks

46-inch Black Wolfe. 79c value,
J9c.
Hin Black Silk and Wool Fol
irune and crepe dc Paris cream
Bleach. Light Blue, Navy and
Brown. $I.00 value. ......... 59c.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-07-05
Grace Episcopal.

Rev. u. ). Gcigcr. the pastor. will
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-07-05

Silk Prttoc0ats in E'.. Blue.
Grown and chanScable Extra deep
ilouncc: rHsular $3.50 value. Spe-
cial ............... $4'So
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-07-05
NELSON DEFEATS Sans
u SEVENTEENTH R0UN0

Continued frcm First Pase)
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-07-05
Special Monday Bargains.
Second Floor

Ladies' G0wnS-lOw necK ana
short sleeves. neatly trimmed with
Embroidery and Lace; rcgn!A'
$i3S. Special ............. $1.W
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-07-05

Ladies Princess Dress, while
Blue, pink, and Lavender. Trim
med with Val. Lace Regular $3.50
SIP, cial, ..... .......... $4.93
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-07-05

Specials in Washable String Ties
. for SC
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-07-05

Mrs. John Broaddus. of Tampa. Fla.
will arrive tomorrow to spend sew
eral months with Mrs. J. T.. Delk ON
Thirty-scconi street.
Miss Natalie, Applcwrite, who has
been visiting DR.. and Mrs. Edgar J.
AppIewhite, has returned to her home
In Suffolk.
Mr.. K. +. Earnest left last night
for weeks visit to Washington, y.
C.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-07-05

Mems Washable fCur-in-handS,
25c value, special II 1-2c each.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-07-05

Mems NeSliSec Shirts. the best
on the market, s1.OO each =
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-07-05

Mems Silk Fbur-in-hands. &c
values, special 19c-
Fort Pierce news. (Fort Pierce, Fla.) 190?-1920, 1908-12-11
LOCAL

Get your orders in early for Christ
mas turkeys, at Powers market. 2-2t
Mrs. L. Kicklighter and Miss Fern
Mcpherson, of Stuart. spent Tuesday
in the city.
Mr.. Ivey Lawson, ono Of the promi-
nent citrus fruit growers OF Sebastian
was in the city Friday. 49,
Mr.. P. D. Apkeny, Of Ankona, was a
visitor In the city Saturday, and paid
our Office pleasant call.
Mr.. B. F. Hsrdesty, Of Sebastian
was 10 the city Monday, attending the
meeting OF the school board, OF which
be Is q member.
Mr.. ]. Y. Detwiler, Of New Smyrna
chairman OF the Florida Fish commis-
sion. was in the city greeting many OLD
time friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. w. Lennard, OF Vik'
inc. were In the city Sunday. They
we're accompanied by Mr.. Lennards
father, who is visiting them.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. A. Belk spent Mon
dav in St. Augustine. Mr.. Belk also
visited jacksonville on business, Mrs
Belk spending the day with old friends
OF hers.
The Methodist Sunday school VIII
hold their annual Christmas tree on
Christmas eve, Dec. "a, at the church.
Everybody is invited to be presents APP
nronriate exercises will be rendered.
and all the children will be mace
happy,
The many Fort Pierce friends OF Mr.
Forest j. Reed will be interested 10
knowing that he is now editor andpuo,
i,sber taoa. we presume, proprietor) OF
he 1s,s IL Pines News, a most interest
mo 4.psee, 5-column weekly paper;
,.S al Nueva Corona, Isle OF
p,nss W. + Mr.. Reed was at one time
foreman Of The News and later nan
" J., Of the Tribune, We Wish MN
snocass 10 bis new location and 10 ms
annarent stand that the island is amer
lean territory
Fort Pierce news. (Fort Pierce, Fla.) 190?-1920, 1908-12-11
r. L GOODWIN.
Cooperative Observer.


Christmas turkeys, At Powers mar
fst 2-2t
Mr.. and Mrs. c. w. McMeekiu, OF
Eldred, were visitors in the city sstur-
NJ. ]. N. Walsh, Of tho FLORIDA
Tines Union, was in town WEDNESDAY
b the interest Of the big daily.
Mrs. N. o. Penney and children OF
srO, spent from Friday 10 Sunday IN
~ eity. the gussts OF Mrs. F. L. Hem
'nlog.
Miss Mile Daniel, who has spent the
l,at tAw weeks at Tantie visiting her
's'ends there, returned to Fort Pierce
'''s first Of the week.
Pc. w. d. Edwards, Of Jensen, mem.
Nsf Of The school board from the Third
''sirlct. was in the city Monday, attend
.'R she regular monthly meetingo OF the
1oAra.
Miss Grace Paxton, who has spent
past three weeks in Fort Pierce,
liing her parents, returned Saturday
.'sht TO St. Augustine TO resume her
SaIiee.
2Aeaf Helping, Of Dayton, o., VINO
'opping at Wabasso. was in the city
''efday morning. Mr.. Helping Is
Wing for location for q winter or
Fanent home.
Fort Pierce news. (Fort Pierce, Fla.) 190?-1920, 1908-12-11

Mr.. A. A. Ford, of vero, was among
the visitors from that section Wednes'
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. r. Hardee and son
Clifton, Of Jensen, spent Tuesday in
the CITY.
What gives more pleasure than an
ticipationP Come TO the hall Dec. IL
and find out.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Thompson, Of
Stuart, were among the visitors in Fort
Pierce Tuesday.
Mr.. Paul Kroegel, county commits
siouer from the First district, was here
Monday and Tuesday attending the
board meeting
Mr.. c. II Stewart, OF the Fee q
Stewart Co., Of Melbourne, was q Wis
itor in the city Friday evening to at
tend the Royal Arch Chapter meeting.
For Sale-Thirty acres Of good land,
one and one-half miles northwest OF
Fort Pierce depot. For price or other
information, address Walter ], Bass,
Vero, Fla.
Mr.. F. B. Stoneman, editor OF the
Miami News. Record and Grand Scribe
Of the Grand Chapter Of Royal Arch
Masons, was in the city last Friday and
attended the regular meeting Of the
local chapter.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. M. Sample after
spending week in Fort Pierce VISIT
inc at the home Of Mr.. and Mrs. A. M.
SAMPLE left Tuesday night for their fu-
tire home at Pompano. Mrs. A. NJ.
Sample entertained last Friday after
noon in honor Of her new sister-in-law,
and many Of the Fort Pierce ladies'
were present.
The many friends Of Miss Edyth Ty-
Ter, OF this city, will be pleased to know
that she was one Of the prize winners
IN the Jacksonville Metropolis contest,
which came to an end last Monday,
Miss TYLER secured second prize IN this
district, with l25977 votes TO her credit
the premium being either diamond
ring or a gold watch. This is very graf
itving not only 10 the young lady, but
her many friends are sharing in her
NV aud showering congratulations
mon her for the excellent run she
made. Il meant considerable work on
her part, but she feels amply rewarded
Tor the efforts put forth.
Fort Pierce news. (Fort Pierce, Fla.) 190?-1920, 1908-12-11

Turkeys delivered anywh ere in town
by Powers market, PIT
Mr.. Peter Raulerson, Of Tantle, com.
missioner from the Fourth district, was
in the city this week attending board
meeting.
Mr.. and Mrs. Philip H. Wright, OF
Titusville and Mrs. NJ. S. Jones, Jr.,
and son Minor, of Quay, arrived We'd
nesday night for visit to DIR. and Mira.
E. E. Rollins.
Father Curley, Of DeLand, was in
Fort Pierce Wednesday and Thursday
Of this week, and held services at the
Roman Catholic chapel, south of town.
Father Curley has but recently return
ed from a visit TO Rome, Italy, and
other points In Europe, and his many
friends here ars glad to see him again.
Mrs. D. E. Thompson. of St. Angus
tine, spent a couple Of days in the city
during the past week in the interest
Of the Jacksonville Mid-winter EXPOSE
ton, In an effort TO induce our citizens
TO see that St. Lucie county is repre-.
scented. He met the county commits
siouers and the board of trade on Tues.
day.
Mr.. L. B. Phillips entertained about
twenty Fort Pierce citizens on Friday
afternoon for about an hour, treating
them TO a ride on Indian River aboard
his new house boat, the Hermit Crab, /"
on her maiden trip, This handsome
craft has just been completed at Glad
wins boat yard, and was designed en-
tirely by Mr.. Phillips, the owner. She
has proven entirely satisfactory in
every way and on the trial trip, Friday,
everything worked perfectly, her speed
being about six miles an hour. The
boat draws only IS inches of water and /
can Therefore navigate any portion Of
The inland waters of the coast. The
motive power is l2-horse-power gas
engine and propelled by stern wheel.
Mr., Phillips will Immediately furnish
he interiorin handsome style and make
MS home aboard. The forward cabin
will contain piano and other luxuries
While the sleeping and dining cabins
viii receive their share Of handsome
urniture. Mr.. Phillips is justly proud
# his floating home, and he and his
ather are enjoying a cruise on st. Lu-
ie river this week.
Fort Pierce news. (Fort Pierce, Fla.) 190?-1920, 1908-12-11
What II Means.

Were tired Of answering questions.
"Fewer gallons, wears longer" means
that you don't have to paint your house
90 often and you don't have TO use 50
much paint. Costs less for the job and
you don't have to do the job 80 often.
The new paint is not new at all. It's
the biggest selling paint 10 the United
States, and the firm that makes 1t is
1852 years old.
Devoe Lead and zinc-fewer gallons
than mixed paints; wears twice as long
as lead and oil.
Jensen Machine Works, Jensen, Fla,
are agents for this paint.
Fort Pierce news. (Fort Pierce, Fla.) 190?-1920, 1908-12-11
Novelties

Handsome pieces of Cut Glass,
Manicure and Toilet Sets. Ev-
cry one a Winner.
Fort Pierce news. (Fort Pierce, Fla.) 190?-1920, 1908-12-11

We, the undersigned, have this day,
Dec. 2, purchased all interests Of e. ].
Ricou In the E. ]. Ricou Fish Com
pany, and will continue the business as
the Salerno Fish Company, Sewalls
Point, Fla. r. T. GARRISON,
G. G. GARRISON
Fort Pierce news. (Fort Pierce, Fla.) 190?-1920, 1908-12-11
For Sale.

River front lot in South Fort Pierce,
eighttenths OF an acre. Pineapples.
ORANGES and grapefruit, Good S-room
house on place. Almost only building
lot on river front in city limits. A bar
gain il sold at once.
DIR. @. c. FEIGEL,
u Fort Pierce, Fla.
Fort Pierce news. (Fort Pierce, Fla.) 190?-1920, 1908-12-11
weekly Weather Report

weekly Meteorological Observations taken Dy
Cooperative Observer Of the Weather Bureau Oh
10 U. 8. Department Of Agriculture At tOr'
Figce. during the week ending Wednesday ~
Llnhar 3. 1904
Fort Pierce news. (Fort Pierce, Fla.) 190?-1920, 1908-12-11
TIMBER AND FARM LANDS

Three hundred acres Of cholce
hammock land near Gainesville,
Florida, covered with Oak, Hick-
DRY and other hard woods
Fort Pierce news. (Fort Pierce, Fla.) 190?-1920, 1908-12-11
CHEAP FOR CASH

Land excellently adapted for
farming, trucking, etc. Timber
alone is worth the price Of the
land
Address
T. H. CATO,
ALAoHUA, FLORIDA.
Fort Pierce news. (Fort Pierce, Fla.) 190?-1920, 1908-12-11
Cards, Etc.

Books, Games, Post Cards,
Christmas Cards, Booklets, etc.
Fort Pierce news. (Fort Pierce, Fla.) 190?-1920, 1908-12-11

Fine Boxes Of Delicious Bon
bons and Chocolates.
Fort Pierce news. (Fort Pierce, Fla.) 190?-1920, 1908-12-11
Stationery

The spirit of Yuletide abounds
in our Stationery Department,
where we're showing most beau
tiful boxes, holly decorated and
filed with choice Stationery. An
appropriate Christmas gift for
young or old.
Fort Pierce news. (Fort Pierce, Fla.) 190?-1920, 1908-12-11

We are now sales agents for
the Florida Photographic Concern
and will display a full line of this
well known firms Art Goods.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1908-03-13
Personal.

John Adrian Louis Hope, marquis Of
Itinlithgow, is dead in Paris.
Sir Dominic Ellis Colnagh, the Brit
ish consul general at Boston in 1896
1899, is dead in London.
Fred Hedde, founder of Grand Isl.
and, Neb., oldest editor in the state
and the first white man to settle in
Hall county, is dead, aged eighty-nine
years.
Henry Loomis Nelson. professor OF
political science in Williams college,
died of heart disease in New York.
He was formerly editor of Harper's
Weekly.
Baroness Pauline Wallhofen-Lucca
the famous Austrian singer, died at
Vienna Of cancer. From 1872 to 1874
she travelled in the United States, ap.
pearing in opera and concerts.
Joseph Chamberlain, accompanied
by Mrs. Chamberlain. has left for the
Riviera. They will remain there for
several months. Mr.. Chamberlain's
health continues to improve slowly.
William Henry Burr, a pioneer in
photography. died in Washington in
lis eighty-ninth year. At one time he
was official reporter of the debates in
the United States senate.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1908-03-13
AWFUL PLACE THAT, CHICAGO.
Fiercest Wiad Storm il Years Rages
There All Day, Causing Great
Amount Of Damage.

Chicago, March Some of the most
severe wind storms this city has expe-
rienced within the last three years
commenced yesterday morning and
ragged all day, with only slight less.
enfng of its violence. At $3.50 in the
morning the velocity was fifty-fve
miles an hour. and from that time un.
til 6 o'clock the gale blew from forty.
five to fifty-two miles.
In the suburbs and in the parks an
enormous amount of damage was
done to trees and shrubbery. Numer-
GUS advertising signs were blown to
the ground, and large signboard
sixty feet. long, at Cottage Grove ave-.
nue. and Twenty-ninth, was carried
into the avenue. narrowly missing
trolley car filled with people. The
smokestack of the Grand Pacific no.
tel collapsed during the morning, the
sheetiron crashing down into the al
ley between the hotel and the Illinois
Trust and Savings bank. One of the
pipe sections struck Henry w. Davis
of Cleveland. Ohio, cutting him seri-
ously in the head. For u time it was
thought that Mr.. Davis was killed, but
he recovered.
At Twenty.second and Grove streets
the wind tore down twenty-five feet OF
wall of the Nebraska City elevator,
upon which number of worllmen
We're engaged. Three of them were
injured seriously.
The high temperature in the middle
Of the day caused such rapid thaw
in the suburb of Gage Park that the
streets were flooded with water and
the waves raised by the wind were
driven into the first floors of houses,
compe ling many people to seek ref.
uge in the second story.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1908-03-13
.I | / PO } |. OFFICIALS.
Man Suspected Of Sendinf Letters TO ST.
Joseph Officials Captured in
Kansas City.

st. Joseph, No. March Io.Threat-
ening them with death IL they harmed
any Italians in st. Joseph and warning
them for love of their wives and chill
dren not to try to deport any Italians
from here, letters Identical in mean
ing but varying slightly in wording,
were received last Thursday morning
by Chief of Police Franz and Inspect
or of Detectives Kelly.
After the entire. local secret service
department had worked on the case,
information was received that the sup
posed writer of the letters had gone
to Kansas City, and Police Detective
Wilson returned from there last night
with Eduardo Ragio, thirty years old.
who the police believe was the author
of the threatening letters.
The letter to Chief Franz ended
with the words: Remember Shippy."
Both are signed "Cincho Centavo."
Ragio strongly denies authorship Of
the letters. The letters contain finger
prints which will be compared with
those of Ragio to-day.