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Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-03-27
TRIBUTE TO PROF. JONES.
Hampton College Musical director
Makes Decided Hit in Norfolk.

Prof william II. Jones. muslcal III
rector of Hampton College. made d
distinct hit in Norfolk Friday night.
when he appeared before large anu
fashionable audience there fe3ter'
DAVIS Norfolk Landmark gives the io'-
lowing account of the playing OF 'ne
Hampton instructor:
Mr.. Jones' playing was character
lied with that fine sympathy ana
technique. expected OF so capable Il
musician. and he fulfilled every re-
anirement of she difficult task that
was his.
Especially is this true of his SOLO
work, the professional and recessional
marches. for which he chose Grelg
Death of Asa and Funeral March.
The same might be said o. Mr.. Jones
rendition of the prelude To Wagner
'Parsifal at Tie Offertory.'
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-03-27
OBSERVE anniversary
CELEBRATION TODAY
Phoebus Presbyterian Sunday
School in Existence Four
teen Years.

with very interesting services to'
morrow evening the sunday school Oh
the Phoebus Presbyterian chlrch wiz
observe it's fourteenth annivers"i!
The program will include address e''
,pst,rmental and vocal music and the
services will begin at o clock.
The officers of the sunday Schoo,
are: Ernest carr. secretary anu
John Bell. president. with The ioiio"-
inc additional officers: MISS Martina
Gordon, superindent of cradle ron,
Miss Kate White. superintendent g'riS
society. and William q. MOTIFS
president OF the mems committee
J. f. Lacrosse is general sape''h-
tendent of the school.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-03-27
EUROPE TO SEE THEM AGAIN.
A:!ar:ic Fleet Ships Will be Ordered
to Med terranean in November.
Thy Associated Press.)

WASHINGTON. ID. c.. March 20
Europe is to see again the ships that
made up the great American naval
feet that encircled the globe. Secre-
tary Meyer today stated that it was
his present intention 10 order the At
lantic fleet 20 the Mediterranean some
time in November next.
The ships are to go in division for
maticn to give the division comman-
ders necessary experience in long
cruising when they will be thrown
on their own resources.
From the Mediterranean the vessels
will proceed to Guantanamo. Cuba,
reaching there in time to take up
their regular winter target practice.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-03-27
ROBINSON ORDERS
SPECIAL GRAND JURY
Issues Warrant to Assemble Body on
April A-cs~e Of Wise Ihomas
to be Considered.

Judge Clarence W. Robinson yester
day issued a warrant assembling i
special session Of the grand jury io'
the first day OF the April term OF me
Elizabeth City County Circuit Court
which will convene on the hrst MON
day in April-the ith.
There are a number of cases await
ing tho action of the grand jury and
the extra term is due TO the fact tha'
the time for holding court here was
changed by the division OF the eleV-
enth circuit
Among the cases to be CONSIDERED
will be that of wise Thomas, charged
with attempting to mlrder Harry g.
Munro. OF Portsmouth.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-03-27
ROSA MUST PAY $50.
Negro Woman Convicted Of Selling
Liquor Withous License.

In the Circuit Court yesterday Rosa
Mack'.a. a NEGRO woman. was fount
guilty on two counts Of selling whis-
KEY without a license at Bay shore.
She was fne sleo on one count and
So on the second. The fines viii be
paid
The woman had been convicted
10 the magistrates court and a JAIL
sentence vas also placed upon her,
brit the verdict yesterday relieves her
oi the stay IN the county Jail
The woman conducts a restaurant
nesr TIE place known a. colored Buck
roe Beach
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-03-27
IN THE HAMPTON
CHURCHES TODAY
Hours and Subjects for Sermons at
the Various Places OF
Worship.

The Sunday school of the Presby-
terian church will hold special Easter
services this morning at $50 o'clock,
when the feature OF the program Will
be the story of the 'Durant College
N Oklahoma"
Rev. W. 5 Trmhle will preach at
II o'clock on The Living Lord.
while usual services will be held at
night
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-03-27
Volcanic Eruption subsidina.

CATANIA. March 26.-Reports
from all points in the district directly
affected by the eruption Of Mount
Etna indicate that the violence OF the
movement within the volcano is SUD
sizing.
The vJrioIs lava streams are now
advancing very slowly. moving only
a few yards in the last twelve hours.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-03-27

That gown is as good as new.
said her husband. so IL Won don't in
tend to wear IL again why don't you
give IL to the cooks"
Because she's a jewel. and
wouldn't deliberately do anything 10
drive her away. rejointed his wife.
The gown is out Of style.
News.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-03-27

Easter Monday Ball by the Catho
hc Club a. Administration Building.
Port Monroe. Va. Monday cveninr
March y. 1919. Tickets admitting
foniicmsn and lady fifty cents. u
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-03-27
ATHLETICS

Pupils wanted for private boxing in
structlons Lessuns- given at my resi-
fence, No. IL Hope St. Phoebus, Va
Tours arranged to suit your con-
genience. Charges very low. For
further information apply JACK
.IENSIIAW No. IL Hope St, Phoebus.
Va
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-03-27
WANTED.

WANTED-THE PUBLIC TO KNOW
that K. r. Palmer, lSl West Queen
street, is quitting ON guarantees
rubber tires. Can paint automobiles,
buggies or carriages To order
Phone pol. 81.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-03-27
Administrators Notice.

Notice is hereby given that ! have
qualified as administrator of the es-
tate of the late Gilbert G. Guillett.
Persons having claims against the
estate will present them TO me proper
ly authenticated. while those knowing
themselves TO be indebted TO the es-
tate will come forward ard settle
same al once. l. Nj. WOOD,
Hampton. Va. March %, 1910.
81. Administrator G.. G. Guillett.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-03-27

have several hundred packages o.
Alahastine and CementicC All th'
leading colors. WIN sell as long as ]
lasts for 3sc per package or , fo'
sI.oo. Call and get color cards a
Chas. ID. Parker's. %.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-03-27
SOCIAL-PERSONAL.

The Misses Margaret Wartheh,
Katherine Warthen. Annie Warthen
and Elizabeth Warthen. of Richmond.
are here TO spend Easter with Miss
Lady Mary Hall, in East Hampton.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-03-27

Rev. w &. Bates, Jr.. will preach
this morning in the upper Fox Hill
Methodist church and tonight in the
East Hampton church The evening
subject will be Our Living Redeem
err"
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-03-27
Cook With Gas
rIZzINtSs

can b. cured. absolutely. BY TlsIT.
TISfT Is sold with q money-eaes
guarantee b. HULLS CUT hAi =
Drug store. Is ". orecn ST a iuii
sized box can be had for piteo
tiue for zoe. Absolutely no gripine
= buy u nov
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-03-27
Notice

7 hereby notify tho public that !
VIII rof DO responsible FOR debts con.
iraficd By anyone. Otherwise than my
SELF e. ". WILLIAMSON.
iiamptcn. Va March -. 1919. q.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-03-27
ARM BROKEN BY FALL.
Master 7. A. Murray IS Badly injured
in Tumble from Fence.

in Tumble from Fence.
Master Thomas Atha Murray, eight
years cid. son OF MIR. aud Mrs. T. A.
Murray. in South King street, fell yes
terday morning from fence and
broke his right arm just above the Ell
elbow. The younsster. with several
others. was playing in the yard Of
Mrs. NaSsenberg. in Hope street. ana
in attempting to climb the fence lost
his balance.
The fracture is a compound one
and is a dangerous break DR. j. Vii
ton Hope and Dr. u. W. Cabell attend
ed the injured hoy and set the broken
arm
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-03-27
Christian Science.

Christian Science services will be
held at 43 Hope street this morning
at II O'Clock. Subject: Reality"
Testimony meeting Wednesday even
ing at o'clock
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-03-27

Mr.. John II. Bowen left last even
ing for washington, where he VIII at
tend the annual convention OF the sig
ma Phi Epsilon. Greek letter college
fraternity. as the representative OF
the Eastern Shore of Virginia. lie
was accompanied on the trip by Mr..
Moreland b. Tignor. They will re-
turn to the city Tuesday morning.
Mt. r. II. Carnahan. of Fort Wayne.
ind. is the guest OF Mayor Thornton
+. Jones. in Mallory avenue.
Misses Grace Rawlings and Allie
Ingram RAWLINGS. of Norfolk, are the
guests of their sister. Mrs. John c.
Boyenton, in Linden avenue
Miss Catherine Remington left last
evening for Richmond. where she vii!
spend the Easter holidays. q.
Miss Marguerite Weller. OF wash
ington. ID c.. Is visiting Mrs. l. A
Tucker. in Victoria avenue.
Mr.. William A. Mears. OF Ports
mouth. Va, has just returned from
Cuba after an absence of eighteen
months. and is visiting his sister. Mrs.
t. 4. Tucker. in Victoria avenue.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-03-27

Mr.. and Mrs. +. l.. HoltZclaw ana
their children are spending the Easter
season with Mr.. and Mrs. X. J. Mas
senberg, in Mallory avenue.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-03-27

Mr.. A. T. Ransone. Jr.. who is NJ
tending Richmond College, is visiting
his paI ents. Mr.. and Mrs. Allie 1
Ransone. IN East Hampton.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-03-27
An Important Reservation.

Speaker Cannon says his dearest
wish Is to be Of use 10 mankind Tie
reserves the right. however 10 put his
Cwn Interpretation UPON the word
use CHICAGO Record-Herald.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-03-27

Mrs. George Warthen. of Richmond.
is the guest OF Mrs. w. +. Haii' III
East Hampton.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-03-27

BEING IN A POSITION TO DO
practical house, sign, ornamental
painting, paper hanging, etc, l Will
cheerfully furnish estimates on
same and guarantee satisfaction on
all work entrusted to my care
Leave orders at 81 West Queen St.
Hampton, Va. E. FORREST BORN.
1926.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-03-27

SINGLE YOUNG NAN
as dry goods clerk. Apply Box 400
Old Point. ~.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-03-27

Mr.. william T. Knewstey. a student
in the Medical College of Virginia. at
Richmond. is visiting his sister. Mrs
Edward A. Darsden. III Melrose ave
nue..
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-03-27

FOR SALE-BRICK RESIDENCE,
I rooms. 2 stories, brick residence,
house cost $2.440, large lot 4Oxl2o
feet. with 20 IT. alley, has large
cistern with water in kitchen for
$1,000 or will take $3.50 for my
equity, located in East Hampton
with a southern exposure. Al
dress c. l.. CROCKETT, 1919 Win
field street, Los Angeles, cal. Su-Th
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-03-27
FOR SALE.

FOR SALE-A TRACT OF 20
acres, part wood land, convenient
~ located and near car line. APP
ply to J. C. UU1TEN. Hampton.
Va. ~
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-03-27

Two full registered druggists a.
HJfI.'S CT Rate Drug Store. night
and day. Pho 30 lSS ea-eu.tf
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-03-27
Laundry Service.

Ladies Waists. i5c: Skirts. &c.
Phone 3. Hampton Laundry.
Su-Tue-Fri.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-03-27

Two full registered druggists q;
HILLS Cut Rate Drug Store night
and day. Phone 2SS. sa su-if.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-03-27
DRY

Is out of question IL you but take
advantage of Fuller & Sons cut
rate prices as follows:
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1910-03-27

A Birthday Musical Entertainment
VIII BE- held in the Chapel Of Memorial
Earfisi church. on the evening Of
Tuesday. the 10Th. inst. beginning a.
\ O'Clock. Admission. not 10 excel
twenty-five cents. Refreshments
vii BE- served free. o.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-01-08

look at the world and each other through
glasses of a kindly pink color. At PRES
ent he is stationed at Fort Oglethorpe.
Ga. where he will take his bride His
citizenship is due to his own ability as
his first service was in the volunteer
army in Cuba. At this time General
Wood spoke of him as one of the finest
young officers In the service He also
served in the Philippines. He is an
Alabamian by birth. His father Gen.
c. M. Shelley, was brigadier general
in the Confederate army, who entered
as captain and rose to his rank by vir-
tue Of promotions for gallantry, time
after time. He was commissioned to
raise regiment because he was person.
ally SO popular that he could enlist the
men attracted by his growing fame After
the war General Shelley was elected to
Congress on the democratic ticket In a
republican district He was In Con-
gress for 20 years and voluntarily re-
tired. He was also an auditor of the
treasury under Cleveland's administra-
ton. Before his death few years ago
he was engaged In organizing hunt
in which President Roosevelt and other
men of note were interested. Two of
Lieutenant Shelley's uncles were in the
Confederate army and the one for whom
he is named was killed in battle. His
mother was a daughter of Felix @. Nc
Connell, an eloquent Alabama congress-
man.
Miss Roosevelt is the elder daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. W. Emlen Roosevelt.
who have a residence on Fifth avenue
overlooking Central park Her father is
a son of james A. Roosevelt, and a first
cousin of former President Thsadore A.
Roosevelt. She is a niece OF Senator
John Kean of Washington, and has had
a part in the social life of the Capital
City. She was one of the group of
Roosevelt cousins who were presented to
society during the season that Mrs. Mich
oas Longworth alice ROOSEVELT, made
her debut. Both she and her sister.
Miss Margaret Roosevelt, have frank,
cordial manner and much earnestness
when they work for charity. Miss Chris
tine, the bride, one recalls for example,
when she had charge of the ticket office
at one of the Spence school plays which
are always given for the benefit OF the
lame the halt or the blind. And then
one Is apt to think of Miss Margaret
Roosevelt running down the center aisle
with big bouquets in jealous and unset
fish effort to see that every little anna
telr actress should receive all her flow
ers. The father of the bride represent
ing a family of stern northern principles
served for IS years with the rank or
major in the National Guard of the state
of New York"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-01-08
ON THE SHELLEY
pOoSEVELT MARRIAGE.

Southern society has been much inter-
ested in the marriage OF lieut. James q.
Shelley and Miss Christine Roosevelt.
which took place last week in New York
city. Lieutenant Shelley is well known
In Alabama and formerly lived In Blr-
mingham, his being few years ago.
one of the first families OF our city. One
of the most pleasant comments that has
been made on the subject of the Shelley
Roosevelt marriage was in the last num-
her OF Town and Country" the fash
ionable society magazine which Is pub
lished in New York by the Smart Set
and widely read in Paris and London.
.southerners,'' 1t states. sall speak OF
First Lieut. James e. Shelley OF the
Eleventh cavalry with encomious that are
especially enthusiastic even In that COR
dial section of the country where people
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-01-08
has been convalescing since her recent

has been conyalescing since her recent
illness.
Miss Susie Dozier OF Columbus, Ga, IL
visiting Miss Theoleen Elliott.
Miss Vera Vaughan of Washington ID
expected very soon to be the house guest
of Mrs. w. d. Hammett
Mrs. j. C. Wilson of Columbus, Miss, IL
visiting Mrs. Angus NJ. Taylor.
A reception In honor of the new minis
ter will be given at the West WOODLAND
Methodist church Tuesday evening, Jam
uary II.
There will be meeting of the Y. W. C.
A. board Tuesday afternoon at o'clock
at the building.
There will be a recital by the pupils
of the Birmingham Conservatory of Music
this afternoon at $3.50 at Cable hall. Tho
public is invited.
Mrs. Amelia Hodges of Auburn Is the
guest of Mrs. Wyndham Mason.
Miss Elizabeth Richardson of Athens
will arrive today to be the guest of Mrs
Percy Reed. After a week she will visit
Miss Fannie May Mason.
Mr.. and Mrs. Taylor Southgate have
returned from Ft. Thomas, KY, where
they spent the holidays with Mr.. Taylors
relatives.
The many friends of Mrs. c. F. Roll
will be glad to learn that she Is doing
nicely after very serious operation at
ST. vfncent's hospital.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-01-08

1t is made, admitting of handling and its
use within B hours.
As force alone will not secure the COM
preston necessary nor will pounding
alone do 1t, but the combination of both
at the same time will give the desired
results: The closest possible union be-
tween the particles throughout the en-
tire mass.
This heavy pounding pressure must be
applied evenly to the entire surface to
secure uniform compression, which means
uniform quality in all parts of the stone
and In the practical operation of the
hydraulic machinery this is accomplished
to the degree that every block of stone is
alike In sire and appearance (when made
from same mould, insurfng the building
to give the same appearance as II made
of natural stone.
To be a commercial success the stone
produced must meet with favor OF arch
fleets and engineers 1t must be made In
such shapes and forms that the architects
may design the plan for building to suit
his own ideas and that the engineer in
figuring the strains to which the stone Is
to be submitted can feel secure in it,
use, at the same time the cost laid In,
the work must compare favorably with
other materials now in use.
ROBERT r. ZELL., NJ. f
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-01-08
PLAN FOR TOUR
OF DR.. KNAPP

Washington, January z-(Special-)-A
rangements were concluded tonight for
the tour of DR.. Seaman A Knapp of the
department of agriculture through several
of the southern states. He will cooperate
with the Southern railway and make a
series of addresses to farmers DIR.
Knapp will speak at Admission, Ala, on
January 16 on Dairy and Stock Farm
ing Among the Most Profitable Lines of
Husbandry in the United States" At
Greenvills, Miss, on January IT. his topic
being, Cotton, the Greatest of Cash
Crops" At West Point, Miss, January
Is, he will talk on Diversified Farming
in Eastern Mississippi" On January 20 he
will be at Huntsville. Ala, to discuss
Some Farm Problems of North Ala
bama."
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-01-08
Savannah River To Be improved.

Washington, January IA quarter
of a million dollar improvement OF the
Savannah river at Augusta, the cost to
be equally divided between the federal
government and the Georgia city, was
recommended to Congress today by
the war department Where Augusta
rests on the banks Of the Savannah
river the streams slope changes from n
steep to graduated inclination, which
subjects the section to sudden severe
and destructive freshets, it is said, and
with constant erosion estimated to
have carried away half million cubic
feet of material from the river bank
along the city front.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-01-08
BOARD OF TRADE
AS ARBITRATOR
ENTHUSIASTIC MEETING HELD I'M
BEsSEMER YESTERDAY-coM-
MITTEE NAMED FOR ENTER
TANNING HoRTfcULTURIsTs.

Bessemer. January Especial "A
OF trade was held this afternoon and
the difficulties which have recently
arisen are In fair way to be disposed
OF. The Bessemer Coal, Iron and Land
company will remain in Bessemer. and
state that they will meet the citizens
OF Bessemer half way in efforts to build
UP the district. They will not only
fulfill heir pledge but will also give
other aid when the need arises. Great
relief was felt over this report as the
removal of the company would be
greatly regretted by citizens.
A communication from the Birmine-
ham Railway, Light and Power com
pany was read asking for a COMMITTEES
to work with them in an effort to
please all in the matter of the tracks
which the company propose laying. It
Is understood that the company win
run tracks on Second avenue to Eigh-
teenth, on Eighteenth to First, on First
to Twentieth, on Twentieth to Fourth
avenue, and on Fourth to Nineteenth
street. This, it is said, would please all
and would do away with the friction
that has arisen over the matter. The
committee appointed was W. w Hol-
lingsworth, Lee Moody. G. P. Benton,
Ii. d. Keith and George H. Stevenson.
The Board OF Revenue will take up
the matter of opening up the Jay Bird
road between Dolomite and Bessemer
on next Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock.
A committee of 40 was appointed to be
present at the meeting. 1t is consid-
cred certain that the board will APP
propriate funds to open up the road,
which will be a very valuable feeder
to Bessemer. The new road will place
Bessemer two miles nearer the town
of Corey and will draw traffic from
Dolomite.
A committee composed OF A. A. Par
sons. chairman; ]. Fl. Hard. ]. A. B.
Lovett, w. S. Gilbert, Sam Stein and
u. Schwabacher was appointed to
make arrangements for the entertain
ing of the State Horticultural society.
which meets in Bessemer January 26
and 81. They will arrange for ac-
commodation of the delegates. ]. t.
McEniry, Fl. D. Cockrell and T. T. Huey
will get special rates for the conven-
ton from the railroads.
The committee which had the en-
ployment of an advertising man for
Bessemer reported that 1t had two
names under consideration and would
enter into correspondence with the two
at once. The men will come to Besse-
mer and look over the field and the
decision win be made at that time
number of new members were
taken in today with the prospect of
having many more. The secretary of
the board is making great efforts to
interest all the business men of Bes-
semer and so far has succeeded adj
mirably.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-01-08
BOX PARTY GIVEN BY
MR.. AND MRS. GUY JOHNSON.

Mr. and Mrs Guy Johnson and party
of friends occupied one of the boxes last
evening at the Jefferson treatre In
the group were Mr. and Mrs. Johnson,
Mr.. and Mrs Harrison Stewart Mat
thews Mr.. and Mrs Felix Drennen, Mr.
and Mrs. Scion Jacobs. Miss Grace Hoau-
lev and the especially honored guests
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph A. Hoadley, OF New
York.
A hot luncheon served afterwards at
the johnson home proved a happy ending
to the evening.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-01-08
Soldier Of Fortune Buried.

New Orleans, January 7.-Rudolph
Baumgartner, soldier of fortune, who
died yesterday at McComb, Miss, it is
declared. was buried here today. He
was born in Vienna In 1899, served as
member Of the body guard of EN-
peror Maximillian of Mexico. and for 4
time was one Of the guards placed over
Gen. Porfrio Diaz when the incumbent
of the presidential chair of Mexico was
a prisoner in the hands OF the French
4rmY.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-01-08
Fire Loss Is $500, 900.

Roanoke, Va, January IA mes
sage to the Times from Mayor Wad-
dell Of Bramwe1l, W. Va, says fire has
destroyed 81 buildings In that town
and that the estimated loss is over
5000, 900. Every business house has
been burned. The town is under mar
tial law. The Pocahontas fire depart
ment and the Norfolk and Western
company sent help to fight the
fire, which il now under control.