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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-12-22

school term, haAr ban confronted bt a serious sjaclr which p.omsc, .o but < dampee on the enthus .a5I0 over the basket ball team that tie hoy have arranged for ii the st aoel.
 in past years thr Y M = !. ha been very liberal with the Hirn School boys, and has rncoaragcd them in every way possible Ill tle way of basket ball, but this season the association has cut the boys OF of much practice each week, and ;he boys claim that with this small amount of practice they cannot bring satisfactory results with tlle team. For this reason the boys have yeaolv ed to sever all connections Witl the !. M C. A., and therefor tleye will be no High School ball games in the gymnasium of the ' M. C \. this winter. The team will try to secure q suitable place for the games elsewhere in the city, and earnestly solicit the help and patronage of the ladies and gentlemen of the city in the athletic work.
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NEGRO WOMAN HAS
 NARROW ESCAPE
Servant at the Home oi Mr>. Stella Senyard Lost All Her Hair When Her Home Caught Fire. and Was Partially Destroyed.

Matilda Sik"s, I servant in the cIn- ploy of Mrs. Stella Senyard. at .No. 2l7 Laurel street. had a narrow es- cape from being cremated in Ter house, q small cottage in the rear oc the Senyard home, shortly af;et mid . night yesterday morning. She was awakened by falling timbers and she found her room enretoped in flames and the entire roof ablaZc The wo mans hair was on fire and her bed was q burning mass She ran from the building and screamed for help and neighbors called the fire depart" lnentt The boys responded and saved a part of the building, although 1t was left unfit for occupancy. The wo
 man was badly burned about the head. but not seriously. The fire created much excitement ill the i'm mediate neigh borhood The Sikes woman says she cannot account fo.' the fire, but admits that she blcw out a lamp before she retired. She thinks the lamp exploded. after she had fallen asleep.
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been shown upon the trial of Ellis had he possessed the means to Sc cure the attendance of witnesses from Indianapolis
 That killing would grow out of the affair was expected by many here who had knowledge of the situation. That it was Ellis who did the kill ing! rather than Willis, was sur prise to me as my life had been threatened by Parker Willis on more than one occasion.
 From my knowledge of Willis Vi cious disposition and his intemper- ate habits, I am satisfied he would have killed Ellis had he failed in his attempt to secure the temporary custody of his daughter.
 eAy intimate knowledge of the con- troversies between Willis and his former wife justifes me in acquaint ing your eXcellency with the above facts and imposes on me the duty of urging you to grant a pardon to Mfr. Ellis.
 l regard the act for which he has been condemned as done by him ill defense of his home and justifiable, if the taking of a human life can be justified for any reason, other than self defense.
 That your cXcellency may eXer- else clemency in this unfortunate af- fair is the wish and prayer of your humble servant
 JAMES \. COLLINS
 The petitions for the pardon of W. Y. Ellis VII be presented to the gov ernor Thursday morning, and there will be a large number of the friends of Elhs here to make person al appeals for clemency.
 It is said that Congressman Robin son will leave Washington City 7his afternoon, and will be present to help present the matter to the governor.
 
 has written he would be here, and that a number of the best citizens Of Fayetteville will come. Attorney Mike Danaher of Pine Bluff, one Of the attorneys in the case. and large paaty of the friends and relatives of Mr. and Mrs. Ellis from Pine Bluff will be here.
 Of course it is not known what action Goyruor Donaghey will take in the matter. The attorneys and friends of the convicted man hope for a pardon. 1t is very sure thai no stronger pressure has ever been brought to bear on a governor, of any State than will be brought in this instance.
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APPEAL FROM
 INDIANAPOLIS fA Indianapolis Police Judge Says Will Ellis Ought
 to be Free.
WRITES OF TROUBLES
S.nis Governc: Donaghey 2 Letl,r # Says Willis .F0nld Have ;.'!i-
 ed Ellis.

Little Rock, Ark, Dec. T The following letter, written t1 !,Ver nor Donaghey requesting the pardon of ". Y. Ellis is from the present police judge of the city of Indian apolis. The letter 10 the governcr was accompanied by a petition sign dianapolis, asking for the pardon of the man who killed Parker Willis. a former citizen of that city.
 Indianapolis, Ind, Dec. IS, 1909, Hon. George W. Donaghey' Governor ] of Arkansas:
 Dear Sir-.As one of the attorneys engaged for several years in the liti- gation over the little girl whose GUS tody was again in issue at the time Willis. by w. |. Ellis in Little Rock, wish to urge upon your excellency the propriety of granting a pardon to Mir. Ellis.
 My knowledge of Parker Willis, his hatred of his wife his determin ation to deprive her of their daugh- ter at all hazards began In the incep- ton of the trouble in August, 1904 and contiued until his death. That his hatred and bitterness of his wife was malignant, was shown by every act done and words spoken by him, in reference to her. His determin- 3ation to deprive her of the custody of her child and to place the child absolutely beyond the possibility of her recovering 1t was well known here
 au, in position to assert pos itively that large sums of money were offered detectives to kidnap the child and bring her to Indiana, and that thousands of dollars were spent in the attempts so ito do. Of these facts Mrs. Ellis was apprised. and without doubt, MT. Ellis possessed equal information with her.
 That Parker Willis, ayoWed pur- pose and intention in attempting to secure temporary custody of his lit tie daughter was to take her out Of your state, send her to Europe for felt whatever bond he was required to give and deprive the child's moth CT of the opportunity to ever see her again are matters which would have
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COOK TURNED DOWN
 PEARY INSURED

New York, Dec. 2I.---On the ground that he is not a good moral risk" an insurance company recently re- fused to insure Dr. Frederick Cook for $30o00 in the interest of pub fishers, who made a contract for his book on The North Pole Phy- sicians found the explorer in perfect health. The same company insur- ed Peary for s50,000,
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|M'MAH0N JURY
 IS DISCHARGED

Kew York, Dec 21.-A jury i'll Judge Holt's court failed to agree and was discharged in the case Of Joseph McMahon, charged with con- spring with fig importers to defraud the government in customs swim lile.
 The grand jury is still hearing ev idence against two officers of the Sugar Trust, claimed to be invol- ed in frauds. It was announced that should indictments be found they may not be made public for week.
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MERCHANTS FIGHT
 EXPRESS COMPANIES

Milwaukee, Dec. 1l.--A number of merchants have filed with the rail road commission charges of exces- sive and unlawful rates against sev- en express companies here. It is al- legged that the profits of the con,- pany run in some cases as high as 3S0 per cent.
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BENNETT WILL
 LET MATTER DROP

Paris, Dec. --2l.--->James Gordon Bennett. who bought Dr. Cooks story on the pole conquest for the New York Herald, paying a heavy pfica for the rights of the story, an- nounced today that he would not prosecute Cook, but would let the matter drop.
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TRYING TO SETTLE
 ENVIRONMENTS STRIKE

St Paul. Dec. 21,--Agreement was reached today to settle the switchmen strike at a conference ot representatives of the labor organi- zation and tho general managers of the roads. The settlement has now shifted to the board of general man aCerS.
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DEAD POLICEMAN
 A HICHWAYMAN

San Francisco, Dec 21-The body of Policeman Walter Carroll, who committed suicide was identified to- day as a lone highwayman who twice held up the same drug store and murdered William Schneider, and created reign of terror.
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SUES MILLIONAIRE FOR
 BREACH OF PROMISE

Buffalo, Dec. 21.~~The Bar Asso- eiation has designated lawyer to look after the interests of Dorothy Durham, suing JoseIn Crump. the millionaire publisher, for breach of promise. She claims the police was in a conspiracy to drive her out Of town.
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CANNON HOME
 FOR CHRISTMAS

Washington Dec. 21.-Speaker Cannon is not in Washington today because Helen Lasure, his twelve year-old grand daughter, who rules him as surely as he rules the House, summoned the Czar home for the Christmas holidays.
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WARNER IS AFTER
 PRIZE FIGHTERS

Lansing, Mich, Dec. 21-Gov. War ner today sent a registered letter to the governors of all states asking them to enforce the laws against prize fights to the letter.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-12-22

Remember We are giving D per cent discount on everything in our house till X-Mas, except Globe Wer- niture bookcases. Knox-Walker Fur Co 12-22-d.
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FORTUNE FOR A
 CHRISTMAS PRESENT

Philadelphia, Dee. 2l.--George D. Wdener, will give his wife, the daughter of Senator Elkin, q $50, 900 rope of pearls for Christmas present.
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GOOD WORK OF
 LIFE SAVERS

Atlanta City, Dec. 2l.---I4!fe say CTS today rescued Capt. Mcdonald and a crew of 45 from the tramp steamer, American, which went on the shoals. The vessel was foated.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-12-22

Call for Santa Claus oves the Old Phone. or come to see him at Ryland Queens ware Co.,, 120 West Second avenue.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-12-22

Desirable cottage on Lakeside, ne>tr public school for rent All modern improvements. Cotton Belt Savings & Trust Company. 12-17-t4.
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CARDINAL SATOLLI
 CANNOT RECOVER

Rome. Dec. 21--Little hope is en teIfaineti for the recovery of Cardi nal Satolli who is suffering from q complication of nephritis and diabe- tea.
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SOME NEWS NOTES
 FROM SHERRLL

Sherrill. Ark, Dec. 21.-Mr and Mrs. Lee houattlebaum left last eT- ening fof a two weeks visit wit friends and relatives at Jacksonvill + Florida
 Mrs. A. R. Sherrill. Who has beoil quite sick for several days, is be : ter.
 Sam Dodds and bride reached home last evening by way of Little Rock, and were given cordial r. ception by their friends
 Let us handle your property for rent. You will get statement promptly on the 9th of each month with voucher attached, for all ex- penditures. Cotton Belt Saving X Trust Co. l2-2l-ot
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1909-12-22

Let us write you an accident policy in the Travellers of Hartford, The cost is very low, and you should have the protection Cotton Belt Savings & Trust Co. 12-17-6t
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XMAS PROGRAMS
 AT TIE SCIE.""0LS Lakeside, First Ward and Sixth Avenue Schools to
 Render Them Today.
PARENTS INV ED
Programs Will Begin at 1 :30 O'Clock Piayicts Included In the
 Exercises.

Appropriate Xmas programs will be featured at all Of the public schools this week In which the pu- pills will render songs, playlets, reci- tations and drills and at which all of the patrons of the schools are cor dially invited to attend
 The Lakeside pupils will carry out their programs in tue eight rooms there at 80 o'clock ths afternoon. 4At the Sixth Avenue school and First Ward school similar exercises will be featured today. The programs to be rendered at the various schools follow.
 Lakeside School. Room One
 Song-" Santa Claus is Coming" Reeitation@''M Merry Christmas" Clifford Turner
 Recitation --&Old Friends Are Best Florence Bolden.
 Christmas Arthur Lane,
 "Baby's Logic, Alma Redmond
 "A Song of Christmas IoweN Reidinger.
 "A Christmas Eve Thought, Lau- ra Gingrich
 Recitation n-" Lewis Payne.
 "If You're Good" Ovey Stoey, How ward. McVay, Frank Brown and Hattie Bobbitt~
 "Collie's Stocking Ienora Fink lestine.
 ''Whaa Shall We Give the Baby?" Mabel Wilson. "Dolle's Bath" Ruth Gannaway. Mothers Always Do,'' Mary Iites. Recitarion--Chloe I4ites
 I'm Coin Down to Gran pas Byron Allen, Willie Holcombe, WILL liam Lemons, Will Sallee, Hubert Wilcox and Joel Dowkers.
 "Kitty's Picture,",' Hortense Le- IAurin.
 'Christmas Cheer Fanny Han cock
 "Babys Stocking" Beatrice Brown.
 Song-'The Babe of Bethlehem. 1 Distribution of presents. Recitation-WiIlam Phillips Room I've. = ''The Best Day" Bee McVay
 2. The Joyous X-Mas," Char lotte Schmitt.
 2. Thankful to Santa, India Buskirk.
 4. Welcome, Santa Claus" zula Stewart.
 5. Jolly X-Mas,' Ethel Han cock. | c. Song--"X4 Mas Chimes" Twelve boys and girls. ' 'In Bethlehem" Verna Simp- son s. Disappointments of XlMas." Alice Cutler.
 g Big Stocking Carl Ho- gan
 10. 'X-Mas Jingles' Jewell Par nell Carleton Woodbury, Lois Mc- Daniel. Leslie Thomas, George Payne. Gay Moseley, Leavitt, Jones Lewis Sleight and Arthur Gerald Beard.
 II. "X-mas Feeling, 14aurena Jones
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NATIONAL PARK
 FOR NIAGARA

Washington Dec. i.--Secretar> Dickinson has recommended the es- tablishment of the National Park at Niagara Falls, to preserve the bean;t. of the falls.
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HIGH SCHOOL BOYS
 BOYCOTT THE "CYM''

Are Not Permitted to Practice Tt Y.
 M. C. A. as Often as They Would,
 and Will Play Elsewhere.
 The boys at the Pine Bluff High School, who have been taking un- usual interest in athletics, both out door and indoor, during the present
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-12-10
TO INVESTIGATE =.
EXTENSION CASE
BOARD OF ALDERMEN HOLD III
COUNCIL ACTION.
Matter Of Payment for Culvcrt on
south End OF Fountain Avenue
Considered.
A BUSY SESSION LAST NIGHT

With instructions to report back
the street committee, city solicitor
and city engineer were last night IN
structed by the board of aldermen to
investigate the dedication OF ground
for the southern extension OF Foun-
tain avenue. when the motion OF
Councilman Bowers was read, pro-
posing that the city bear the expense
of the concrete culyert and relieve
the property owners, Alderman Sher-
rlll asked for an Investigation. The
cross streets. II Is said. have not been
dedicated aud should the city bear
the expense OF the culeyrt ii would
want the assurance that It will not be
subjected to any litigation with the
property owners hereafter. The ex-
pense OF the culvert Will amount to
between $1,000 and si,100, and II
the committee reports iavorably, the
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-12-10

grounds hat the length of the vaea-
ton was not specified.
An amendment to the franchise Of
the Paducah and Illinois Ferry COM
pany was passed, allowing i to make
trips to Livinaston point. owens
landing and Brookport
Resolutions exempting the ]. B.
Hodge Tobacco company from taxes
were ordered brought in.
The matter of placing sidewalks on
South Sixth street from Broad TO
Husbands street for the benefit of the
children attending Franklin school,
was referred to the board of public
works.
The monthly report of Chief of
Police James Collins was received
and filed.
The monthly report OF the meat
and milk Inspector was also received
and filed.
A complaint from Jack Cole of
'over-assessment was received and
filed and a refund OF 1886 granted.
The Shnn Glove company was ex-
empted from taxation for a period of
five years.
a complaint from Henry Dilla-
hunty of over-assessment on a horse
and wagon was referred back to the
board of supervisors ror further in
structions Similar action was taken
on a complaint from ]. NJ. Worten.
4 refund of S35.52 was granted B.
Weille & Son.
Mrs. A. d. Ray was refunded SIS.
Sale o. a lot In Oak Grove to Mrs.
Ella Whittemore from Mrs. Sallie
Morrow, was ratified
A deed 10 lot in Oak Grove was
granted Mrs. A. ID. Ray.
Transfer OF lot IN the cemetery
TO Ben MAYNARD from l.. Il. Durrett
was ratified.
NJ. Nance's request to transfer a
lot in Oak Grove to Guy Nance was
granted
On motion of Mr.. Potter the ordi-
nance committee was instructed to
bring in an ordinance. creating the
Office of light, weight and measure
inspector
AL members were present, viz:
Hannah, Sheriff., Stewart, Potter,
oehlschlaeger, Durrett, Hank and
Lackey.
The board adjourned.
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aldermen will agree TO SHIT the cost
TO the .ity instead OF taxing the
property owners.
Miscellaneous business.
\ resolution was ordered drawn,
inviting the County Court Clerks
Association Of kentucky to hold it,
next meeting in Paducah.
Election certificates OF the new
members Of the general council were
received and filed.
A petition from property owners
along North Twelfth street from
Trlmble street to Salem avenue, OBJ
jecting to granite curbmg and COM
mun.cation from the board OF public
works. recommending the repeal OF
the present ordinance. calling for
granite curblng. we're both received
and fled
Accounts amounting to $15,131.92
were allowed.
The report OF the city treasurer
and auditor for November. showingN
balance Il S16,302.2S in the city de-
posltory. was received and filed.
The acton OF the sinking fund
commission in purchasing $4,000
worth OF bonds with view of being
cnjoined 10 get a court decision as to
the method of dlsposing of the sink
ing fund. was ratified. Alderman
Potter opposed IL.
A communication from the Century
Liquor company. asking for refund
of $50 paid for license, was referred
to the city solicitor and license in
spcctor.
Resolutions of sympathy. allowing
city Auditor Alex kirkland an indeh-
mite vacation In which to regain his
health, were gwen first and second
readings. Aldermen Potter, Lackey
and, Du:rett opposed Il on the
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-12-10
Armours File Mortgage.

A mortgage was filed in the county
court clerks Office by Armour & com
pany to the Farmers Loan and Trust
The packing company mort
cages the property at the southeast
corner OF First street and Broadway.
on which the Paducah branch is To-
Gated, for 5,3SS.S6.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-12-10

German Conductor-Vy iss DEF
flute more soft dan it can?
Flutlst (pointing to score ppp.)-
Pecause dey does.-Punch.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-12-10
BOYS UNDERWEAR

Boys Heavy Fleeced Underwear
Soc value; all sizes 26 to SO; shirr
and drawers. Per garment, tx
at ....... -. .IOA
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aldermen will agree to shift the cost
TO the ,ity instead OF taxing the
property owners.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1909-08-14
COOS BAY
IMPROVES
STREETS
Era of Beautifying and Improv-
ing City Has Begun and
Will Be Kept Up.

The North Bend city council at
meeting recently made preliminary
arrangements for the biggest street
Improvement project that has been
started there In n long time. II was
for the grading. and improving OF
Virginia street from Sherman avenue
to Pony Inlet. Owing TO the fact
lat the improving OF this street nc
grade may not work well viii some
OF the cross streets. the city engineer
was Instructed TO go over II and pre-
pare plans and specifications for the
next meeting OF the North Bend
city council The improvement was
petitioned for by the property owners.
The contract was awarded to har-
rls, Evans & Hughes for the eonstruc-
ton OF the trestle and sidewalks lead
ing TO the new school for s2325. One
Is from Sherman along oregon ave
nue. 10 the school and the other is
from Harrison To Virginia along Har-
rlson, Washington and Jackson. and
across the mud lat 10 the school,
An ordinance was also adopted pro-
viding that property owners along all
graded and improved streets may be
required 10 put In sidewalks on short
notice. In case they do not comply
the city Is to go ahead and do the
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1909-08-14
REMARKABLE ARR LAY or ORATORS.

Hon, W, R, Ellis, Congre sman Second District
Eastern Oregon and Anot rel. Deep Sea Harbor"
Judge J, M, Hamilton Roseburg Orr Interest Of
an Inland City in Coos Bay and Its Harbor"
Reilly Atkinson Boise Idaho "A Word From the
Other End of the Line
State Supt ], H, Ackeman, Salem, Oregon, "Deye-
oping Oregon Along Educational Lines
Hon, C, n, Macarthur Speaker of the House Of
Representatives "A Plea for Opening Central Oregon
Hon. W, c, Hawley, Representative in Congress-
Future Development of Coos Bay Harbor"
Judge Geo, H, SheIlenbergeL Boise dahor "Co-0p-
GRAFTON Of Two Commonwealth"
Col, c, {, S, Wood Portland Oregon, The Rail-
road Situation in Oregon"
County Judge Grant B, DmicR, Oregon City, Oregon
"Good Roads and Methods to Secure them"
George M, Cornwall pubiShe The Tmbeman
Portland, Orr "The Conservation of Forests"
E, Hofer Pres, 0egon-Idato Development Con-
geSSr Saem Orr THE Battle for Development"
Hon. Binger Hermann Roseburg, Oregon, "The
Development of Great World Harbor"
Geo. E FaweI, Portland, Chambe of Commerce
BIdgp LIBERAL Policies in the DEVELOPMENT Of a Com
monWeaIth"
c.. S, Jackson, editor Portland Journal, "A Greater
Oregon Means a Greater Portland"
President j. R, Wetherbee, Portland Commercial
Club portland and Coos Bay"
Attorney General Crawford, RoSeburg Or, "What
the State Can Do to Assist Railroad Construction"
Senator !. H. Bingham Eugene, Lane County to
Coos Bay"
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1909-08-14

re-saws and gsng-bands II Is uurA-
ing out half a million feet of lum-
Der every twenty hours and che pr ID
uct Is being loaded on large ocean
going vessels at the mill for export.
When the finishing plants, factories
logg ng camps and all auxiliaries are
under full way, there will be in the
neighborhood OF 1000 men on tho
pay roll
North Bend. Coos County. Oregon.
Is the second city in size on Coos
Bay. Although barely hye years
old, she has made ONE wonderful
strides in ali lines. and has a popu-
lation OF 1900. In almost every
line OF commerce North Bend Is
well represented. The retail stores
are we'll stocked, and conducted on
modern methods In wholesaling
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1909-08-14

population OF 5000. This number
is added to each week by new ar
rivals. The population has doubled
in the past eighteen months and,
at the present rate of increase, II
will double again in the next eigh-
teen months.
Among the new manufacturing
establishments of the past year were
the Courtnay mill and large c. A
Smith lumber mills. The Courte-
nay mill has a capacity of $4,000
feet per day The C. A. Smith lum-
Der and manufacturing eompany's
mill has been completed and the
wheels just set in motion. This is
one OF the most up-tO-date mills in
the world. embodying all the latest
mechanical devices OF inventive ge-
MUS. With its whirriLg band saws.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1909-08-14

and jobbing she is also active, there
be ng maintained wholesale supply
houses In groceries and produce.
logging supplies, engines and machi-
nory, hardware. building materials
and electrical supplies The monthly
pay roll is 100000. This is possibly
the largest OF any town OF her size
In the world There are four saw
nils, each operated under separate
management. with a combined daily
autpui OF 500 900 feet: shingle mill.
box and veneer factory. furniture
factory "a h and door factory. show
cas- manufacturing plant, iron and
steel foundrv, milk condensing plant.
br very and ice manufacturing
pa-l, chin bu ldiug yards aud a gas
cline and electric boat manufaetur-
ng plant