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The San Francisco call., 1910-09-03
AUGUST REALTY
SALES reviewed
Deals Compare FavOrabIy With
Business in Same Month
in Previous Years

Total ..-.......... 65S 81 T6.B Cos
Ia reviewing business for August
Thomas Magee & Sons, real estate deal
ers- say.
There We're 65S sales of san Fran
cisco real estate recorded during the
month of August for total of S1763.-
cog. While 2 decrease is noted in the
amount Of sales recorded compared
with previous monthly totals. still it
must be remembered that the tc. ls
for the month OF August are alwa IS
low by reason Of the usual business
QuletHess which always prevails during
this season of the year when financial
eenters are furnishing money for crop
moving purposes
I The figures for the month just
closed compare very favorab bly, with
those Of August, 1907. when So sales
were recorded for a total Of sl.7S71S6.
also with those Of August, 1908. when
$50 sales Of real estate were recorded
for total of Sl.726.542, and also with
those Of August. 1909, when s35 sales
were recorded for a total of s2.09S,242
The average Of the monthly sales
for the first eight months of this year
--S2,fAS. FO5-almost equals that of
the monthly sales of last year, when
the average amounted to S2S23. GOO a
month. The above total for August of
$I.763,609 was made up entirely of
small sales, there having been only one
transaction closed during the month
which involved over $4,000 in amount.
viz, that Of the sale of the north side
Of Union Square avenue. 1873 feet 4
inches east Of Stockton street as feet
10 inches front by so feet deep. which
was sold in trade on a basis Of about
$4,000 for the southeast corner of De-
visadero and McAllister streets, 62:6x
1852 " os = basis Of about $50 600.
Among the principal sales recorded
during The month were the following:
The southwest side of Spear street, 1s3 feet
q inches northwest Of Folsom street. 6SZ by
l3ssa WAS reported sold for $45. coo: lots SO and
3D. t'reSillO terrace. were reported sold for
$4,000: the north side OF California street S2I5
feet east 81 Leayenworih. 27i3 10y STA. sold for
Sss. 25U; The north side OF jackson street II \,
feet east Of Spruce. was reported sold for Sl7-
5e9. Jhe southwest corner of Pacific and Mason
streets . by 6. WAS reported sold for $4,000
and the west side Of Presidio avenue 50 feet
south Of Sacramento street 30 feet "a inches
front by Is feet deep, sold for $4,000.
Building contracts were entered into during
August for total of SI.743, 5ST, divided as
follows:
1sA-fh SSls.529
raine ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. ......... 7SJ.665
Aiefaliohs ----.-..--......--.... 139. 1913
Total .----.-..... .--....-...... -S1,T43.5sT
The total recorded building con-
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1910-07-15
GEORGE j. Weber Passes Away

Warm-hearted, genial, cOmpanionable,
George J. Weber, the veteran mail car
rier. has crossed the boundary line be-
tween time and eternity, the transition
from the mortal to the immortal, Occurr
ing Wednesday night. For months Mr.
Weber made heroic fight against fate
foreman with his family, but. his heart
failed him and he departed loved by all
who knew him and will be mourned by
host Of friends.
The departed was a native Of this city
and resided here all his life, and has
been employed as mail carrier since
1898. He is survived by widow, son
and daughter, who have the sympathy Of
their friends in their great bereavement,
for the departed was a devoted husband
and an affectionate father, who made his
home pleasant and his dear ones happy.
The funeral will take place Sunday af
ternOOn at 2 o'clock at the home and the
burial, which will be at Oak Hill ceme-
terry, will be under Masonic auspices.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1910-07-15
DOINCS SATURDAY
Personal Mention

Miss Clara Lotz is spending a lew
days in Waupun.
F. A. Tuschen transacted business
in Chicago yesterday.
H. G. TuSchen transacted business
in Mt. Horeb yesterday.
Mrs. Charles Ryan Of Kenosha is
visiting her aunt, Miss Mile Roller.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Krier are par
ents Of bouncing boy baby born this
morning.
w. A. Eggert is home from Madison
for a few days vacation from the
summer school session.
Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Haskins and
guest, Mrs. Walter Hardt Of James
vile, enjoyed an outing at Lake Nah
mabin today.
The young ladies Of the Junior
Glover club of the Congregational
church, who have been enjoying a
weeks outing on the shores Of Rock
Lake, Lake Mills, returned home this
afternoon
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1910-07-15
DOINGS TUESDAY
Fell Into the River

A man named Mcdonald, whose
home is in Fort Atkinson, had a mar
row escape from drowning in Rock
river last night Mcdonald, who is a
horse dealer, put up at the Kruger
livery in North First street yesterday
and last night about 1920 o'clock he
went to the river to get pail Of wa
ter to wash his horses feet. In stOOp-
ing over the loose stone wall in the
rear of the livery, a stone rolled I'M
der his weight, precipitating him in
to the water Not knowing his sur
roundings he foundered about and
drifted down along the wall in the
rear Of the city hall when his feet
came in contact with a sewer pipe and
he stood upon this and chung to the
wall and shouted for help.
He was heard by Arthur E. Jaeger,
mail clerk, and Emil Luther the
city hall janitOr, who with Officer
BUTLER went to his assistance and
with the aid of a pike pole pulled
him from the water. Mcdonald says
he was in the water half an hour and
but for the timely assistance might
have been drowned.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1910-07-15
Wisconsin Annual Tour

The Wisconsin State Automobile AsSO
citation would greatly appreciate your
cooperation in helping to make its first
annual tour a success by assisting,
through the columns Of your valuable
paper, in advising the farmers to be
careful and see that their chickens, dogs
and other animals are not allowed to run
loose along the road on the day when
this tour will pass.
1t is our plan to eliminate all racing
in this tour, and to this end the fastest
speed that a car is to run is Is miles per
hour for the average. We want to set a
good example in every way possible and
assure you we will greatly appreciate it
if you will ask your readers to make a
special effort to keep their animals off
the highway during the day on which
the tour passes over your roads.
w. C. MOORE, President,
Wisconsin State Automobile Association.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1910-07-15

with his grandmother and aunt in
this city. Mrs Smith also received
word of the death of Mrs. Frank
smith, formerly Nora Lavery of Col
umbus, which occurred Sunday in
chicago after a brief lines of diph-
liberia. She was SO years old and is
survived by her husband and six
children. The funeral took place
Monday morning.
Word has been received here Of tle
death at Appleton Of Mr. Charles w
Schulze, aged 81 years. His sister,
Mrs. John Habhegger, was called there
yesterday by his serious condition
and was with him when the end came
last evening. He was a son OF Carl
W. Schulze of this city and was born
ID Watertown. He has resided in
Appleton the past overweight years.
being engaged in the grocery bust
ness. His widow, a daughter of Mrs
Rosalia Fischer Of this city, and four
children survive. The funeral will
De held in Appleton on Saturday af
ternOon. He was a brother Of Mrs
John Habhegger, Mrs. Charles H. Mil
Ter, Watertown, Mrs. E. A. Wurster,
Milwaukee, and Albert w Schulze
Chicago.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1910-07-15
A Shady Resting Place

In Madison, Wis, nestled in one of the
shady hooks along the beautiful Lake
Monona, IS 2 well-equipped, h0me-like
institution where art and scientific skill
are doing their best to supply all posi-
BILE aid to those who are seeking health.
Attention is given to almost every
variety Of malady aside from infectious
and contagious diseases. Through the
various means which nature affords,
Physiological Therapeutics, as Electrici-
ty, Massage. autobiography; Dietetics,
etc combined with medicine and sur
gerry offers to health-seekers rare facili-
ties and exceptional opportunities and
advantages.
If you are looking for place to spend
the hot summer months, go there and
rest up. The shade, spacious lawns,
clear, cool lakes, boating, bathing, driv
ing, tennis, crOquet, electric elevator,
call service, and other accommodations
will make your stay pleasant and profit
able.
Rates are reasonable. Correspondence
is solicited Any information may be
obtained by addressing Madison Santa
rum, Madison, Wisconsin. 47-2w.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1910-07-15
An Automobile Run

The Wisconsin State Automobile AssO-
citation on it's annual reliability tour,
will leave Milwaukee Monday, July Is,
and returning, will pass through this
city July 90. Nineteen cars have en-
tered for the contest, almost every make
being represented. The state chief Of
the highway division of the State GeolO-
gical survey will go along to see how
much money should be expended on the
roads by the farmers to put them in d fit
condition for the pleasure OF lot of
nincompoops who have nothing else to
do than run autos and while away time.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1910-07-15
Personal Mention

Eand concert at Recreation park
this evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. P. H. Swift spent
Tuesday in Milwaukee.
Mrs, julius Klingmann has gone to
st. Louis, Mo. for a few weeks visit
with relatives.
Mrs. r. NJ. Hahn and daughter and
Mrs. Emil Tanck ana daughter spent
the day at Waukesha Beach.
Mr.. and Mrs Clinton Rogers and
children, who have been visiting at
the home Of Mrs. e. J. Vokes, re-
turned to their home in Warrenville,
Ill. today.
Henry Wooden of Fort Atkinson,
democratic candidate for sheriff, and
John WEIGH Of Koshkonong, democrat
ic candidate for county clerk, We're in
the city today in the interests of their
candidacy.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1910-07-15
DOINCS MONDAY
In Social Realm

The Sauerkraut club is planning for
another outing which will be held on
next Sunday in Nieres woods, two
miles southeast of the city on the
interurban line and on the banks OF
Rock river The members will leave
on the morning cars and will be join
ed later by the women who will
spend the afternoon. The wants Of the
inner man will we'll provided for by
the commissary department under a
capable chef and the amusement COM
mittee promises some extra good
stunts. A ball game if course will
be one of the features.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1910-07-15
DOINGS THURSDAY
Into the Shadows

Mrs. Mary Smith, who resides at
4O6 Montgomery street, has received
word of the death of her grandson,
George Smith, which occurred at
Memphis, Tenn. Tuesday. Mr.. Smith
was employed on structural iron
work and fell from the top of a build
ing nineteen stories high He was
years of age. He was we'll known
here, having visited here on several
occasions. He is survived by his
wife, his father, Mr.. Thomas Smith,
of San Antonio, Texas, three brothers
and two sisters. The funeral took
place at Memphis today. He is a
brother of Walter Smith, who resides
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1910-07-15
Personal Mention

Eugene Iffland of Milwauee is Wis
iting at the home Of Peter Iffland.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Exner spent
Saturday and Sunday at Lake Maya
wicka..
Raymond Downing left yesterday
for st. Louis where he has secured a
position.
Miss Hazel Funk, who is attending
the Milwaukee Normal school, has
been engaged to teach in the Pipers-
vile school the coming school term.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1910-07-15
Special Trains

Special trains over the Milwaukee
road have been secured for hOmecOm-
ing day, August Z. On that date
special train will be run from Madi-
son. leaving there ABOUT a. m. and
returning about 10 p. M. Extra SER
vice has also been promised on the
Milwaukee road between here and
Columbus. Tt is expected that a
large delegation will accompany At
torney General Frank L. Gilbert, who
will deliver the homecoming address.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1910-07-15
AT THE CHURCHES
FIRST NJ. E. CHURCH

Sunday school at 10 a. III. Lesson
Matthew 16:13-28. Topic, Peters Con-
fes8iOn."
Preaching at II a. m. by the Rev. J. L.
Sizer of Elkhorn. Mr.. Sizer is one of
the strong men of the conference. A
giant in size; forceful in utterance and
most clear in Bible exposition. He also
breaches at 7:45 p. N.
EpWorth league at GAS p. m. Led by
Mrs. Mary Burke. Topic: "The Chris
tian's reward here"
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1910-07-15
Personal Mention

Ralph {Eberle was a visitor at
Oconomowoc Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. Emil Tanck spent
Sunday in Milwaukee.
Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Stube are visit
ing relatives in Chicago.
Miss Marie Gerber. Of OconomOWOc
spent Sunday at the home of Charles
J. Wenck.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Rooster have
returned to Milwaukee after a few
weeks visit at the home Of G. j
Wenck,
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1910-07-15
Bids Opened

Bids for the construction of the
new merchants display building on
the Inter-County fair grounds were
opened Wednesday evening, as fol-
lows: John Schatz, S171S; L. A. Will
lenbockel, $1901; William Riebe,
1921; Ferd. Behlke, 1897; Rohde &
Zickert, s2041; Charles Huenefeld,
$2331. A meeting Of the fair COM
mittee will be held at the city hall
Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock to con-
slider the bids.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1910-07-15
E. LOunsbnrY. Stunt.
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE

First Church Of Christ, Scientist, SER
vices held every Sunday at 1920 a. N.
Subject: Life"
Testimonial meeting Wednesday even
ing at 500 o'clock. All cordially invited
to these meetings. Reading room. cor
Fifth and Spring streets, open every
afternoon, except Sundayfrom 2:30 until
4:30 o'clock.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1910-07-15
Notice to Subscribers

Subscribers to The Leader are earnestly
requested to keep in mind the regulation
of the post office department regarding
newspapers. and keep their subscriptions
paid up. While the amount of an an
nual subscription is small item to the
subscriber, it is of considerable impor-
lance to the publisher under the present
rule of the government.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1910-07-15
Articles of Incorporation

Articles of incorporation were filed
with the secretary of state for the
Wisconsin Sanitary Cow Mixer COM
pany, Watertown; capital, $4,000; in
corporators, E. w. Schultz, Max H.
Gaebler, Otto Moldenhauer, Gustav
Buchheit.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1910-07-15
DOINGS FRIDAY
Personal Mention

t. B. Roach transacted business in
in Milwaukee yesterday.
Miss Bessie Sprague of Long
Beach, Cal. is visiting Miss Laura
O'Brien.
Mr.. and Mrs William Schumacher
and son George are visiting relatives
in Chicago.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1910-07-15

To the Republican voters of the First
Assembly District, jefferson county:
Having received numerous requests
from various republicans in this assem-
bly, district, have consented to become
a candidate at the coming September
primaries for the nomination for assem-
blyman for the First District of Jeffer-
son county on the republican ticket and
ask the active support of all republicans.
Respectfully,
WILLIAM PIPER.
PALMYRA, Wis, July II. 1910.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1910-07-15
DOINCS WEDNESDAY
Personal Mention

John Roller Of Beaver Dam visited
relatives here today.
Miss Mary Shinnick has gone to
Cottonwood, Idaho, called there by
the serious illness Of a relative.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1910-07-15

affection (SALEM) CHURCH
Sunday school at l p. n. and preach
ing at %. ~. All are welcome.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1910-07-15
Announcement of Candidacy

hereby announce myself candidate
for the republican nomination for
Senator for the Twenty-Third District,
comprising Jefferson and Walworth
Counties, subject to the voters at the
primary September next.
CHARLES DUNLAP
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1910-07-15
ST, PAUL S CHURCH

Sunday services: Holy Communion, s
a. N. Sunday school, $3.50 a. N. Morning
service, 1920 a. m. Evening prayer
and confirmation, 1870 p. III.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1910-07-15
MORAVIAN CHURCH

Sunday School 9:15 a. m. Preaching
Service, 1920 a. m.; Y. P. S. c. E. $50 p.
N. Evening service, 7:30 p. M.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1910-07-15

ADVENT CHRISTIAN CHURCH
Sunday school at 10 a. M; sermon at
II a. M; evening service at 1870 p. ~.
All cordially invited.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1910-07-15

ST. BERNARD'S CHURCH
Low mass at a. NJ. high mass at lO:3
a. M; yespers at 3 p. N.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1910-07-15

REFORMED CHURCH
Morning services 10 a. NJ; sunday
school II a. ID.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1910-07-15

EVANGELICAL PROTESTANT
Rev. Herman Sterz, pastor. Services
10 a. M: Sunday school a. m.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1910-07-15

ST. MARKS LUTHERAN
Rev. J Klingman. pastor. Sunday
school at 9 a. NJ, sermon at 10 a. N,
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1910-07-15
GERMAN NJ, E, CHURCH

Sunday school at 9 a. M, preaching at
1915 a. m. Prayer meeting Thursday at
1870 p. N. each week.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1910-07-15

ST. HENRY'S CHURCH
Low mass at a. M; high mass at 10
a. N. i; vespers at 3 p. IN.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1910-07-15
EDWARD 7. FAIRCH|LD

THE CANDIDATE who is in
policies of Roosevelt and Taft
THE CANDIDATE who
the state open
THE CANDIDATE who and on record.
THE CANDIDATE advocates relieving jaboring
burdens of industrial accidents.
THE CANDIDATE who believes
THE CANDIDATE of corporations
THE CANDIDATE who believes personal liberty.
THE CANDIDATE who favors good roads
YOU favor these-FE s YOUR candidate.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1910-07-15
ST. JOHNS LUTHERAN

ST. JUHN > LUIHEHAN
Rev. FL. f. Eggers, pastor. Services
$50 a. m. and 7:3O p. NJ; Sunday school.
2 p. M.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1910-07-15
PIPERSVILLE NJ. E, CHURCH

PIPERSVILLE M. E. CHURCH
Public worship at 9 a. m. Preaching
by Rev. J. L. SiZer Of ElkhOrn.
Sunday school at 10 a. m. Lesson
Peters Confession"
F. Lounsbury, Supt.
EpWorth League at 1880 p. m.
A cordial invitation is extended to all
Pipervillians and friends in surrounding
region to attend.
Arizona republican., 1910-03-26
Greenland RefrigeratorS

The Ereenlamd combines all the best points uf the best makes. with seV- eral new features which make it the best Refrigerator on the market.
 WE NOTE SOME OF THE EX CELLENT FEATURES OF THE GREENLAND.
 The Greenland is made with RE- MOVABLE FLUES.
 Thoroughly seasoned ash lumber. Elegance Of finish.
 Plain panels.
 Swinging basebOard.
 New style hardware. nickel plated.
 Wire shelves.
 Patent casters.
 ZINC LINED PROVISION CHAM BIER.
 WHITE ENAMEL PROVISION CHAMBER
 Patent Trap. connected with waste uipc iu bottom of provision chamber, where it is most accessible, both trap aud vast" pipe being easily removed. cleaned and replaced without a back breaking process or poking with a stick.
 The insulation used is GRANITE ROCK wool and Charcoal Sheath ing.
 Buy inc Greenland and you will have the best Refrigerator made. as well .s an elegant piece of furniture. Sold for cash or easy payments at
Arizona republican., 1910-03-26
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

Services tomorrow. March 27. will be as follows: Sunday school. 9:45 a. m Morning worship. II o'clock Ser mon by the pastor. Rev. Henry Martyn Campbell. text The Power of the Resurrection" Trio. Lift Thine Eyes"
 frOm Elijah by Mendelssohn): offer tory. open the Gates of the Temple CMrs Joseph F. Knapp sung by Miss Alexander: anthem. Christ Our Pass over," (Schilling); anthem. 'Resurrec- ton (Shelley). sung by Mrs. Sargent and quartet Junior Endeavor at 2 o'clock. Intermediate Endeavor at 1 o'clock. Senior Endeavor prayer meet ing at 30. Evening worship, 7:SO. Sermon by the pastor. Anthem, Lift Up. Lift Up Your Voices Now" tMar- zo): offertOry by Miss Alexander and quartet. Awake and Sing" (Ham- mond). All are cordially invited to attend these services. Church at the corner of Third avenue and Adams street
 IS NOW AN OIL MANI. B Scam meIl. who is well known throughout Arizona. where formerly he was active ly engaged in mining enterprises, is now interested in the oil industry, which is developing so rapidly in southern California. Mir. Scammel has connected himself with the Ojai Valley Petroleum company, which is operat- ing in two fields in California, one in the Ojai valley of Ventura county, where light gravity oil is found at the depth of 500 to 1000 feet. and the other in the Kern river district, north Of Bakersfield. where a number of i'm portant strikes have been made very recently. The many friends of MT. ScammeIl will be pleased to know that he is successful in his new ven ture The outlook for the oil industry in California is very bright, and the of successes of those who have gone into the enterprise is so high as to attract some capital from Arizona.
Arizona republican., 1910-03-26
HARRY BENNETT HURT-Harr,

J. Bennett has been confined to his home since Tuesday by an accident in which a piece of steel penetrated his ankle.
Arizona republican., 1910-03-26

4 HACKMAN'S THRIF--Com- plaint comes from l.. T. HolZworth, disciplinarian of the Phoenix Indian school. that Phoenix hacllmau in his desire to assemble q Rockefeller Foundation" took rather an unfair ad- vantage of the innocence of three small Indian boys. MT. HolZworth speak ing of a very recent incident, said: Three small Indian bows came to Phoenix on the train from Maricopa to attend the Indian school. Not know ing the way to the school. they in quired of bystander who. unfortun- ately. was a hackman, and he, finding that they had just S2 among them told them he would have to drive them out. which he did. taking the amount and leaving them penniless. He could have directed them to the car and they would have come for 15 cents"
Arizona republican., 1910-03-26
AN INCREASE OF LAND VALUES

On Wednesday Dick George bought of w. D. Fulwiller eighty acres of land four miles north of Alhambra for $10,5o0. Less than twenty-four hours later he had been offered an advance of $500. He decided on the moment not to sell. for he knows of no faster way to make money than to reap $500 d day on the increase of that farm in value Mr. George proudly points to his acquisition as a tract of land that works while he sleeps.
Arizona republican., 1910-03-26

MILL ESTROYEO-The mill of the Commonwealth Mining company at Pearcc was destroyed by fire on Thursday night. IL was d hundred stamp mill and included other reduc tiGn works. For four or five years it had been operated under a lease by Smith and Swatling. who were prepar ing to increase the capacity. Since January they had been getting great deal of new machinery and eX- pected to resume operations in a short time The origin of the fire is not known and no statement has been made of the extent of the loss. This is the second mill that has burned on that site.