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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-13
MAIN STREET A
 TRAIL; BUSINESS
 MUCH INJURED
MANY VEXED WITH FOLLY OF
 OUGHFARES ON A PROSPECT
More Trap Rock Demanded

Trenches Are Sloughs of Despond-
 Arrival of Grooved Rails Postponed to Indefinite Period-Closfng of Congress Street Adds to Annoyance. Rarely has the business community been more perplexed and harassed
 than during the present year. By the closing of Congress street bridge a main avenue of approach has been cut off. Golden Hill street, Fairfield ave- nue, Main street have been for weeks in a state of upheaval and still are so. Main street and Fairfield avenue are mere mud holes. more like some back country road than like city thorough fare. The prospect is that these streets may be torn up until late in the fall, or possibly all winter. The vexation or business men is growing into in o1gnatlon. The feeling is that some body has blundered and that incon- petence rules all along the line. Said a business man, to-day:
 The latest excuse is to<the effect that the New Haven Railroad has not dumped its grooved rails upon the ground The question is asked, what sort of organization, or management Is it that turns the principal thorough fare of city of 100000 people into a l everything that IS to be done is con- tingent upon reaching an agreement with a railroad relative to laying a certain rail?
 'Very early in the year it was ad- m1tted that the work on Main street was to be contingent upon the arrival of grooved rails. Nobody knew wheth- CT such rails could be had, or how long it would take to get them, if they could be had.
 "The simplest sort of sense should have predicated delaying the work until the presence of the rails at a definite time was assured.
 Nobody appears to take much stock in the latest excuse. that the New Haven Railroad has not ordered the grooved rails. because it was not noti- fled formally of the city's car-barn- harbor surrender?
 'The railroad, it is pointed out, had the same knowledge that everybody has. derived from the official publica- tion of council business, and the special knowledge that it undoubtedly immediately received of the men, who were interested in their behalf"
 The trench that has been dug through. Main street and Fairfield avenue might at least be filled tenn porarily with a sufficient quantity of trap rock to make the surface above 1t solid. We are tired of seeing these streets in the condition they are now in and equally tired of the blundering way in which the whole thing is man. aged"
 Director C. F. A. BiItz stated this that he was in readiness to place Main street in good condition as soon as the street railroad company laid it's grooved rails in Main street He says that he has been ready to go ahead with the work at any time for several weeks past.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-13

selves to shelter, .lie side by side with the corpses of the dead. The fury ot the first attack of the rebels was fol lowed by a general Hull which gave the loiterers their opportunity. All foreigners in the city have taken re- fuge in the British and Russian lega- tions where they have armed them selves and Mortified the buildings to resist an attack.
 The rebels were aroused to a fanati- cal fury to-day by the declaration of a Holy War by the priests of the sacred college of Mujteheden. The scholars frontier from Nejf. Turkey. to pro- claim the war and the news was re- ceived by the Nationalists and the tribesmen who are with them with wild excitement. The authorization of their rebellion by the Moslem church gave them the incentive needed to bring about the bloody scenes which Teheran furnishes to-day.
 The declaration of a Holy War was altogether unexpected and never be- made against members of the Moslem faith.
 The Mujthides interference in the situation is confidently expected to bring the downfall of the Shah. They hold a. similar position in Persia. The rebels before they attacked Teheran, had ravaged the wide and fertile plateau, occupied by hundreds of mag ni1cent summer residences. that spread out beyond the city. They footed build ing, after building, then applied the torch. Accompanied. by messengers with proclamations of the Holy War at their head they set out for the city. Until the arrival of the Ullahs procla- nation they had been deterred from entering the city by the approach of the Russian army corps, under General Sparsky, which reached Casvin this morning. The invasion by the rebels follows the failure of Said Ed Dowleh, the Persian Minister of Finance, to reach a friendly settlement with the Nationalists. The latter were joined by Bakhiratf tribes. The British and Russian legations in Teheran had i'm formed Siphadar. the colonist leader that they would receive the foreign refugees.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-13
WRIGHT BROTHERS MAY FLY AGAIN
 THIS AFTERNOON

Washington, July 13.-If the anemo- meter, atop the water tank at Fort Myer, stops whizzing so briskly and if the rain which is now laying the dust on the parade ground stops, Orville Wright hopes to take another fly in the aeroplane sometime late this after noon. The Dayton brothers are not entirely satisfied with the way their engine has been behaving. The bear ings are not yet worn so to give fullest efficiency as was demonstrated in last nights five-minute flight. As Orville expressed it, they want to feel that everything is working just right before taking any extended air jour neys For this reason a flight of not more than 20 minutes duration will be the only flights attempted at present.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-13
HOUSE PASSES BILL CLOSING ALL SALOONS, CHRISTMAS DAY

falling down toward the flames in the basket. The wind carried the blazing balloon out over the Newark Bay. The basket became so hot that Crosby was side and hang by his hands. The bal loon fell like shot but the flames got so hot that when still 150 feet above the bay. Crosby was compelled to let go and drop into the water. He could not swim stroke and was going down for the third time when a pleasure launch picked him up. Crosby will re- cover.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-13
AERONAUT CROSBY
 FALLS INTO WATER
 AND CAN'T SWIM

New York, July 13.-Steve Brodie, in his palmiest days, never had anything on John Crosby, a 20 year old aero naut of Bayonne. N. J.. who is to-day recovering from as nerve-racking ex- perience as ever a man went through. When he made a balloon ascension last night at Bayonne Park he car ried lot of fireworks to set off high in the air. The basket of his balloon caught fire and he pulled the valve which released the air. The sagging balloon, as the gas rushed out beSa-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-13
Former Mayor Reynolds Invited to Be Guest of
 Equalization Committee

The special committee on Tax Equal ization will meet Friday evening in the City Hall. Former Mayor Marcus L. Reynolds, under whose administration the values of Main street real estate were raised. and the members of the Board of Assessors have been request ed to be present for the purpose of submitting evidence to the committee concerning the tax situation in this city.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-13
JUVENILE VICE
 CRUSADER DEAD
Especial from United Press
Special from United Press

Elizabeth, N. J., July 13.-Mrs. Emily E. Williamson, widely known throughout the east by her work to- wards suppression of vice and crime, especially among the juvenile, died at her home here to-day of apoplexy with which she was stricken yester- day morning.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-13
(UNCLASSIFIED.l

TRY Al CASE of Pabst Milwaukee, Famous Steam Beer, $1.0o per case of two dozen. Jack Mason, 55 Can non Street. Phone 1852
 ID 52a U 70
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-13
REBELS ENTER TEHERAN
 LEAVING STREETS STREWN
 WITH DEAD AND WOUNDED
Compel Persian Cossacks, Who Remain Loyal to the Shah, to Fall Back and Barricade Themselves After
 Fierce Fighting.

After Cutting Down All Resistance Rebels Are Forcing Their Way to the Palace = Aroused to Fanatical Fury by the Declaration of Holy War the Part of the Priests of the Sacred College-Buding After Building Looted, Then the Torch Applied.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-13
NOTICE.

NOTICE.
 Troskab Lodge, No. 16, D. S. S., has received an invitation from Valkyriai Lodge, No. 27, D. s. S., of Port Ches- 18th anniversary, July IA. 1909. Mem bers wishing to attend meet at ra11r0ad station at 2:45 D. m. Wednesday, Per. order s
 KATHERINE HATH Fre6
 CHRISTINE PETERSEz<. 6<e.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-13

FOUNDs-A bicycle on June 27. Own
 property. F. B ds
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-13

DIR MANSFIELD, foot doctor. POI Meigs Bldg. Every afternoon, 1Sun- days 1 to p. m.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-13

WANTED.-Young man as helper in wash room. Model Laundry, 109 Middle. a stp
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-13

FOR SALE.-New upright plano. Party going away. Will be sold cheap. Great bargain. 844 Noble Ave. F 8 d
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-13

CASCA-EAxINE TABLETS cure bil- iousness and constipation Follow the direction. U U12so
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-13

Lieut.. Walter Stapleton left today for Watch Hill duty in advance of, the Coast Artillery Corps which leaves Thursday. He Is in charge, of the bag gage detail.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-13

FOR SALE-Hickory fire wood. Per load dumped $500: putting in bin Soc additional. The Wheel & Wood5Bend-
 ing %. Phone 1746. D14ai %
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-13

PIANO STwenty-f1ve brand new
 pianos at secondhand prices. Stan- ert's Club. 915 Main street. P9 dso
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-13

volt, ceiling fans, perfect condition
 $10 each. Address 2992 Main St. or phone 3148. R8 if O
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-13

TO RFsNT.-Four rooms, ten dollars. Call 726 Railroad avenue
 P 10 d
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-13

FOR SALE.-1905 Fillmore Tourinr Tar
 in fine shape, top and gas lamps. two new tires, other in fair condition -t bargain. Address w. A. Bickford. Deep River, Conn. IS bspo
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-13

FOR SALES good paying family houses. cottages at Walnut Beach
 1-amson. 1869 Park Ave. P 10 so
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NOTICE-Louis Cohen. for. years at 629 F. Main St.. the tailor is now permanently located at 1864 State St. P 10 Ss p
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-13

PIANOS OS.ATwenty-f1ve fine new up rights to be sold out in bunch. each s60 below price The M. Steinert @
 Sons Co.,, 915 Main street. Pi9 dso
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-13

TO RENT.-Suite of rooms. suitable for physician. 467 State street.
 P9dspo
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-13

JULY CLEARING SALE trfn,nned Hats from $1 up, best values offered J. M. Tucker, 370 Fairfield Ave
 P 13 b. DO
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-13

CARPENTERS WANTED to attend smoker at Carpenters hall, 111o Broad street, on Tuesday, July 1S, 1909. F 12 10
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FOR SALE. = A Kentucky saddle horse six years old blood bay, ff- teen hands. Can be seen at Dr. Gibney's barn, Marina Park West.
 P B dspo
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-13

WANTED--Twenty, men to act as su- pernumerartes in s.Northern Iigfats's next week at Polls. Apply morn fngs this week between A9 and 10 o'clock at stage door. P13 tfo
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-13

Fairfield Connecticut, an old home stead reftted with hardwood floors,s hot water heating, etc, fourteen acres, barn, carriage house and large kennel house. Five miles from rail- road depot in Bridgeport and three miles from depot in Fairfield. Price 5000. Apply to James Staples 6 O., 1S9 State Street, Bridgeport, Ct.
 P 10 dso
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-13

FOR SALE-Three hundred tofs ot Laurel Lake Ice of the best quality, delivered f. o. b. at Lee, Mass, or in Bridgeport. Geo. Boardman Laurel Lake House, Lee, Mass.
 p 10 a o
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TO RENT.-4 rooms, all modern frn-' provemerts $12.OO. Three fan1iIyl house on Poplar street. Inquire at D. Romm, 72S Beechwood Awe, cor
 Howard Ave. Pt12 dAo
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-13

Flannel Bag, contain of jewelry were all gifts and prized by the owner because of their as- sociations. The finder may keep the money and send the jewelry to The Davis & Hawley Co.,, and receive re-
 ward. No questions asked. P2 stf.os
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-13

FOR sAIiE-Piapo, s2o; organ, s5; violin, 8; one for $10. $1 a week. Fotch Piano Co.,, s44 Noble tAve.
 P d
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-13

FOR SALE-2 building lots cor. Car roll and Connecticut Ayes build ing lots Holland Ave. building lots Hol1ister Heights. William Broch, S7O Main St. PS.dso
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-13

TO RENT.|7 rooms, all improvements. steam heat furnished, 590 Park ave- nue. Tel.2801-4. U 28 tfo
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-13

OLD HOMESTEAD CAFE. hot and cold lunch all day. Look. in. corner E. Main and Walter Sts. M. F.
 O'Connor. Prop A19s If. o 2
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-13

PIANOS.-Once a year for six years we have sold out 25 fine new pianos at wholesale prices on the co-opera- tive plan. Call and see the pianos and join our Club. The M. Steinert & Sons Co.,, 915 Main street. 9dso
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-07-13

SAIlE-HousehoId effects One of Bridgeport's most modern furnished homes. Moving from city, rugs, dining room set, brass bed. pictures, etc., 156 <Hazlewood ave.
 P 12 sspo
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1909-12-06
Echoes of Lynching Bee.

Carlo, H., Dec. As a result OF
the recent race riots in Cairo, when
Judge Lynch presided, the regular
term of the circuit court, commenced
today, will be the most important
in Cairo history. Arthur Alexander.
accused with the negro James. who
was lynched, for having killed Miss
Anna Pelly, viii be tried during this
term. What investigation of the
Iynchers was made viii also come IN
for a legal review, but there is little
prospect of securing the conviction
of the men who led the mob. Cen
eral sympathy is with those who
took the law in thier own hands. and
the authorities have found them
selves up against a stone wall of
silence. While most of the citizens
regret the reign of terror which was
inaugurated by the mob, majority
now consider it best to let sleeping
uogs lie, and to forget the whole
matter as speedily as possible.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1909-12-06
She Identified Herself, All Right.

She Identified Herself, All hight.
I'm very sorry to trouble you,
madam" said the bank teller polite
ly, but you'll have to be identi-
fled" He pushed the check across
the marble slab toward her as he
spoke.
"luentified?" repeated the lady;
what does that mean! Isn't the
check good?" The ban. man did
not smile, for this was the thirty
seventh lady who had asked this
question that day.
4 have no doubt it is" he said
but I don't know you. Do you
know anybody N the bank?"
why, I'm Mrs. Weathery," ex-
planned the lady; didn't you see
my name on the check? See-here it
is" The teller shook his head wear
lily.
You must be identified" he in
sisted; you must bring somebody
who knows you The lady drew
nCl oCA4 lH.
THAT check, she said, with digni-
ty was given me by my husband.
There's his name on it. Do You
know him
4 do. said the teller. "but l
don't know you
Then, said the lady-.I'n show
you who I am My husband is a
tall, thin man with reddish hair. His
face is smooth shaver. He has a
mole on one cheek and looks some
think like a gorilla, some people say,
but l don't think so. When he talks
he twists his mouth to one side,
and one of his front teeth is missing.
He wears a No. Is collar, a No s
shoe and won't keep his coat but
toned He's the hardest man to get
money out of you ever saw-it took
me three days to get this check -
The banker waved his hand.
4 guess it's all right, he said;
put your name right there-nO, on
the back, not the face. Dallas
News.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1909-12-06
NARROW ESCAPE
FROM DROWNING
AUTOMOBILE PLUNGES INTO
CANAL NEAR SAN BENITO.
The -Four Occupants Leaped for
Life When They Realized the Dam
ger They Were In, and Mr.. Per-
shing Barely Made a Landing.

A most narrow escape from
drowning was made yesterday ev-
ening at San Benito, when about
dusk, an automobile party, consist
ing of Judge Fred Breasted of Okla
homa City, Robert Henderson, Rob
ert Whitaker and R. L. Pershing.
leaped from their automobile, lust
as it plunged into the canal where
the water was fully eight feet deep.
The machine was running along at
medium speed, and as it came to Tue
crest of little knoll, Mr.. Pershing.
at the steering wheel, saw the water
not more than ten feet away. He
reversed his engines, putting on the
brakes, but the distance was too
short, and the machine went SPLASH
ing into the center of the ca1sGI1
How the occupants of Id
Jumped out in such DShe car
is almost iR 49, short space
scOmprehensible, but they
did, and have only a few bumps and
bruises as souvenirs of the event
ne Poi y were vi Tie MILITARY
road near the San Benito pumping
station and expected to cross the
canal, as usual, at this point over
the bridge. To the entire surprise
of Mr. Pershing, who was driving,
when they came to where the bridge
formerly stood, he could only see
water He shouted to his cOmpan-
ions to jump, which they did, land
ing in safety Mr. Pershing also
jumped, barely in time, landing
right on the edge of the canal, and
barely escaping with his lie.
1t was Afterwards learned that the
bridge had been removed Is yards
south of where it formally stood
Mr.. Pershing said he had not re
ceived any warning that the bridge
had been taken away.
The automobile is entirely sub
merged in eight feet of water, only
the top of the rear part of the ma
chine remaining in sight to mark its
resting place.
All the belongings of the party,
consisting of several suit cases, over
coats, etc, went down with the ma
chine.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1909-12-06
Want to Trade.

Several thousand dollars worth of
Mexico Mining stock for good land.
We own more than 80 mines and
claims and have more than $780,
100000 worth of fine machinery on
the ground. Mines all around are
taking out ore that assays from s1OO
to $500 to the ton Besides we own
over $4,000 acres of land. Address
WILLIAM ST. JOHN,
Brownsville, Texas.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1909-12-06
Thev Knew Him Resf-

Il hope you don't mind my ask
ing, said woman diffidently. but
should / call you professor or doc
tori"
oh, call me anything you like, .
was the great mans rejoinder.
Some people call me an idiot
'Realiy?" the lady murmured,
with sweet innocence. But, then,
they would be people who knew you
intimately. '-Southern Messenger.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1909-12-06
AVIATOR Is KILLED.
Airship ExpIodes in Air and Falls %
Earth.

Nice, France, Dec. en-. Fer
nandez, an aviator, was killed in
stantly today following the explo-
sion of the motor on his aerOplane,
which was being maneouvered at
an estimated height of 1850 feet
The machine was crumpled into a
shapeless mass and dropped to earth
with the pilot.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1909-12-06
DIME TAKES PRArRIE's PLACE.
Sails For Central America With Ma
rines From Stranded Boat.
. ssnciated Press

Associated Press.
Philadelphia, Dec. 6-The 700
marines and all equipment that We're
on the stranded government trans
port Prairie, were transferred to the
transport Dixie, and the latter pas
sed out TO sea early today on her
way to Central America.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1909-12-06
HERALD WANT AID S
For Sale.

HAY PRESS Whitman steel
Beauty, self feed, new, latest model
and in fine condition. A bargain.
Dr.. Mount c. Wild. Harlingen, Tex
1O-16-tf
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1909-12-06

FOR Cottage on corner of
jefferson and 18th street. For par
ticulars apply to Mr.. V. EgIy oppo-
site. 10-2S-tf
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1909-12-06

1000 CUCUMBER Onion crates.
Cheap. DR.. Mount c. Wild, Harlin-
gen, Texas.
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WANTED - Nicely furnisnhed
room by single man in private fam
lily, with convenient bath and fire.
Address P. o. Box Alb, Herald office.
Cit
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Lost.

Between Eversoh's garage
and my residence a crank for au.o-
mobile. Finder return to ny resi-
dence. 4. c. Brokaw
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100 ACRES, river front, cultivat-
ed; 100 yards from pumping plant.
$4,000. Terms G.. Helbig.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1909-12-06

FOR SALE-In Mercedes. Choice
business lot, also select residence
lot. Bargains for cash. Address
b" Box Alb
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1909-12-06

nli!SaEs faIiVe Canal, three
from Brownsville, Oh public
PToad: Fine Sugar Cane, Truck, Or
ange or Pecan land-adjoining land
this year raised 40 tons of sugar
cane per acre, sold in the field net
at SO, ton, or S120 an acre. Price,
including stock in the Cooperative
Canal. with perpetual water right,
$3.50 an acre, One-half cash, bal
ance one and two years, per cent.
No. 2. 90 acre farm, four miles
from Brownsville, planted in Sugar
Cane, and joins the OhiO-Texas SUI
gar Plantation, and one mile from
their big sugar mill; cane can be
delivered to mill at % cents a ton.
this farm has a fine two-stoTy frame
dwelling. plenty of out houses, and
its own gas pumping plant which
goes with the farm; no water rent:
everlasting water in great abund-
ance: non-residence owner unable to
get overseer, price complete S175,
an acre. terms. Two crops of cane
will pay for this farm and all eX-
penses of its cultivation.
No. 3. 33 acre farm, u miles
from depot at Harrington, joining
Fordyce branch of St. L., B. & NJ.
Ry., all in cultivation, and irrigat-
ed; good frame residence, fine well,
wind mill and cypress tank; dark
sandy silt loan, fine Alfalfa, Sugar
Cane, Truck and Fruit land. Price,
$3.50 per acre; terms to suit.
No. 4. 217 acre farm, six miles
from Harlingen, under irrigation;
1875 in cultivation, all fenced. good
five room house, land perfectly
drained, acres planted to sugar
cane, nonresident owner; Ior quick
sale at 50 an acre, Is cash, balance
one and two years.
No. ). ODD acre farm, all in cul-
tivaton and irrigated, ga of a mile
from one Of the best towns in the
valley; nine tenant houses, every
thing in perfect condition, nothing
better cnywheTe al any price, $15O
per acre, half cash.
No. 6. Comprises TEN 80 acre
tracts under irrigation ) IL miles
from Harrington; nothing better for
Alfalfa, Sugar Cane, Truck, or IN
fact any known crop than this land:
Harlingen lands have always been
a prime favorite in this Valley and
ALWAYS VIII pc. mere ICdSUH-
For quick sale this land is offered at
SOS an acre, Is cash, balance one
and two years, s per cent.
No. 2. S5S acres, unimproyed, 10
miles from Brownsville, 2 miles
from Olmito station, IL mile from
irrigation ditch; to settle an estate
we now offer this tract at SlG5O an
acre; terms.
No. s. so foot lot on Elizabeth
street. Brownsville, in solid business
block. at a genuine bargain.
No. o New five-roOm residence,
nice location; residence district,
brownsville, S2650. Terms to suit.
we have number OF attractive
acreage propositions running from
1000 to 10000 acres, that for an
investment or for development will
hear investigation. SEE Us BE-
FORE BUYING.
Cunningham & Ernest
brownsville Office on Elizabeth ST.
uarIingen Office near Hotel.
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FOR RENT OR SALE-The W.
maya residence, formerly known as
the Riverside Hotel. Nine spei did
rooms and bath. Address Yznaga
Bros. P. o. Box 154