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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-10-27
FORMAL INAUGURATION OF
DIR. *. +. GRAHAM IN tpRr

Especial to The Times Dispatch
RALEIGH. y. c., October 2G.-At :,
meeting Of the executive committee 90
the University of North Carolina To-.
day. II was decided to have the formal
inauguration of Dr. X Z. Graham ne
president Of the university take Mace
in april the date to be fixed definiteIv
later. Enrolment has reached $50. a
gam OF 100 over previous records.
me vance Statue Commission, ap
pointed by Governor Craig To nIoce
statue OF Senator. Vance in Statuarv
iiaii. Washington, organized here to-
day by electinE Judge w. y. Hoke. Of
the supreme Court, chairman. and Mrs
NJ. V. Moore, of Asheville. secretary.
The other members are j. H. Martin,
asheViile: Clement Manly. Winston.
sa,em' and Miss Laura Carter, Ashe-'
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-10-27
BUTTER MARKETS
LOCAL MAKKET 0IoTATIONs.

E.gln. October ?6.-Butter. 80 tuos sold a,
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HEAVY BUYING DONE
IN DECEMBER FUTURE
New York Firm Leads In Taking Wheat for
Foreign Administration still
Bullsh,
rs2cclol to The Times.Dlspatch.

Especial to The TimeS-DiSpatch.J
Chicago. October 2s.-The feature of the
wheat market at Chicago to-day was the
Sf OF ,o the oTssn future by
the declines established during the past
few f h"y h; @, has LED
situation as becoming sided and favor
tive men in the wheat trade here are ad-
hull side OF wheat on ali sethaeks. ow ing
to the fact that, foreigners have bought
her future declined ,c. and the break Would
hands reached on, and absorbed the grain
The May was on sc. and that month was
under less selling pressure than the nearby
While, the cash transactions were openly
for export, which included 10000 bushels
az Chicago. the actual transactions were
neap"!is millers. seeing tina, the spring wheat
a aS;n is being rapidly purchased for
for nearby delivery.
rS Msws srom ahIsah Was mainly bui.h
.i.tic. that was considered quite bearish
and that helped 20 break values. There
Inc United states Of sa~s bushels iin in round %"
numbers.
Corn was sold freely on the dry and colder
some reaction later. when snow and rain
offerings If corn were light and Tho cash
Business was larfer AT 2'i.lp bushels.
There was q sympathetic market In oats
declines for the day being s.U,sc The fca
ture OF the marFe; was The Suvinr Of 10000
bushels .; becember 10y local broker
supposedly against "Np"rt sales. Cash trans.
actions were reported at .5).t33 bushels
With sol:@)J hushel. for shipment dread
The selling Of May oats was lcI 10y the
Armour Grain COMPANY.
Packers led in the selling Of nrovIsi,,.
ana They were followed by concerns closely
SnnnecteI with the stock yards. This selling
.iosed the mnrket easy. Tho advance I'm
hogs early was help during Tho forenoon
ana 'nerc was fair miscellaneous demand
from lENcst0rs nd shorts
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-10-27
Richmond, FrGdGrlCkSb'g & Potomac R. R.
T0AHD FROM WASH. .ggToH AND BEyoRD.

.Daiiy. tweskd.yt. fsundays only.
All trains to or from Byrd Street Station
stop ut Elba. Time { arrivals and departures
NOT guaranteed. Read the sigma.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-10-27
Fined for breaking Glass.

Four young Observation-Disclosures
Vaughan. Z. w. Nunnally. II. l.. Martin
and Early Smith-wcre fined $40 each
by Justiie Maurire yesterday morning
in Police Court, Part H.. on the charge
or breaking the glass window OF j.
Hickey, on Hull Street.
Lawrence Eggleston. charged with
attacking several persons in Hull
Street barber shop, was fined s25 and
put under $500 security to keep the
peace for twelve months.
Herbert Sydnor, colored, was given
ninety days for stealing SIS from Louis
Hart, colored
Eliza Glenn. colorcd. was sentenced
to ninety days on the roads on the
charge of being n suspicious character
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-10-27

LIVE POULTR'
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SOUTH RICHMOND
MURPHY CONVICTED l.
of STEALING BRASS
Given Total Road Term of Four
Years on Eight
Counts.
VERDICT GIVEN TO DEFENDANT
Southern Stamp and Stationery
Company Wins in Damage Suit.
Boys Are Fined for Breaking
Glass-Personal and Otherwise.

Samuel Murphy, colored. was con-
victed by Justice II. A. Maurice on
eight separate counts Of stealing brass
yesterday morning In Police Court.
Part H.. and sentenced to serve six
months on the roads on each charge,
making total term of four years. An
appeal was taken by his attorney. J. G..
Nunnally The case was sent back to
the Police Court on Saturday from tho
Hustings Court, Part H., Justice
Maurice having ordered Murphy held
later indicted E'
l.. L. Bishop. charged with having
stolen goods in his possession. was
fined $40 in Hastings Court, Part H.. on
saturday. The case of w. T. Bishop,
Jr, charged with the same offense, Will
be tried at the November term.
Murphy, who was fireman on the
ROAD. was said to have brought brass
ftttngS from Rocky Mount, n. c., and
sold them here at the Bishop junk
shop. The stolen goods We're said to
have been worth several hundred, dol
lars.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-10-27
PETERSBURG
METHODIST PREACHERS
READY F0R. CONFERENCE
Weekly Meeting Is Held and Good
Reports of Work Accom-
plished Submitted.
20 CHANGES ANTICIPATED
pistol Toters" Found Guilty and
Given Salty Sentences-Work Is
Resumed in Hastings Court-NIany
improvements Made in Park.
Especial to The Times-Dispatch.

Especial to The Times Dispatch.]
PETERSBURG. VA. October 26.-At
the weekly meeting of the Methodist
preachers of this city, held to-day In
the Washington Street Church. inter-
esting reports from tho various
churches were submitted, from which.
1t is Judged, all will make a good show
Ing at the conference which meets in
Portsmouth on November IL. The Sun
day schools are reported as in fine con-
dition and prospecting Satisfactorily. It
Is not anticipated that any changes will
be made in tho city pulpits this year.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-10-27

tiie paper; eeh7. Sterling exchange weak +:
s'Nty-day bills, si:ssiS for cables. s,soss: for
demand. Ssa,a. Bar silver iST.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-10-27
LfNCHBURG REAL ESTATE
MEN tcONAI. ORGANIZATION

tSpeclal TO The Times Dispatch
LfNCHBuRG, VA, October 2G-Thc
Lynchburg Real Estate Mems Associ-
alton was formed here this afternoon
with twenty agents from out OF the
city participating. The association will
CO cooperate for the development Of Vir-
ginin. Tho officers elected are: Presi-
dent. II. a. Magic, of waynesboro: vice
president, II. H. .Frederickson. of Black
stone; secretary-treasurcr,> D. T. Ken
nedy. of Kenbridge. LocaT>real estate
agents did not generally attend tho
meeting.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-10-27

Liverpool. October 2s.-Spot cotton. good
; sa2i az ~ Tor both new and old crop. Sales
basis OF 5.65d. for middl!ng; Imports 80
nales. Including a.t11 American ~
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-, RICHMOND GRAN MARKET.

WHOLESALE QUOTATIONS ON CHANGE
Richmond. Va. October &c. 1914.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-10-27
Gcncrnl Ncur Notc..

The park commissioners have recent
ly had some much needed improve
ments made at Central Park. among
them the building of concrete bridgc
over the stream In the back of the
park and the erection Of a Eranolithic
stairway to replace the unsightly stone
steps leading to Adams Street
bulletin from the Department of
Agriculture treating OF the higher
values of land on improved roads. saws
that in Dinwiddie County, where 1875
miles of roads were built, the prices
OF land. especially in the vicinity of
Petersburg, have greatly advanced
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-10-27
Funeral OF Roy Brcnemcn.

The funeral services of John Roy
Brenemen. fifteen years old, of Winter
nock, Chesterfield County. who d:ed on
Saturday night for injuries sustained
while Operating q saw at his fathers
farm, viii be held this afternoon at 2
O'Clock from the grave. near Winter
pock The saw was thrown against
him when the belt slipped Oft. and n
was rushed to the Memorial Hospital.
but died three hours later. Besides his
parents. he is survived by three sisters
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-10-27
RAILROADS.
Atlantic Coast Line
Tho stHn.ln.a EaIiroa1 Of tue .soutl

- EEFEGTlvE 'APR1I. Il. iii ~
TRAINS LEAVE RICHMOND DAILY
p % EiSssda cntl South: s:i5 A. ST. and $3.50
y Fer Norfolk; 800 a. ~. $500 p. al. AZ,
FOR ". g ~. gRy west. s.s 81 ,.o
a. ~. SOP l'; VI. s:a9 p. Il. :" a. -"
For Petetsburs: 1890 "A. NJ. e:lS a. 81.
s:iS ~ NJ. o:o9 4. NJ. s:65 A. ST.. $500 p NJ.
~. liz. y; NJ; sos p 81. t:s, r. ST.. s:a5 +. 81.
Trains srrive Richmond daily: s:2S A. NJ.
i';lI a. M $50 A. NJ. ,s:s7 A. H. tle:ii
S s;s T. 81; s:'S p. NJ. 500 r. M. 500 r N
Except SUNDAY tsunday on,y.
lions. not guaranteed.
C. s.. CAMPBELL D. p. A.. So Main q,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-10-27
HIS SKULL. FRACTURED
ny HtTFtD BASEBALL


LYNC1IBuRC;, VA, October 26.-Ma
con Gambler, aged twenty-cight years.
who is married and has a family, sus-
tanned fractured skull yesterday az
ternocn at his home here, when he was
struck in the forehead with a battctl
baseball. The ball crushed the bone of
the forehead and an operation was per-
formed I'm the hope of saving his life.
Mr.. Gambler has been unconscious since
the accident and his condition is pre-
Curious. The accident happened in the
front yard OF his home.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-10-27

An, An enjoya5ls smoker was given last
In tho wigwam on Hull street. -
According to the report of Superin-
tendent l.. u. Lloyd. the city carriers
handled .0G2 packages OF mail. weigh
ing 10000 pounds: last week from the
postal station. ~ a-5 80
Mr.. and Mrs. njamiIn Marshall Nun
naliy, have returned home from their
Wedding tour and are Mt home to their.
friends at 2519 Semmes Avenue
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-10-27

Brokers now hope that when the
Federal reserve banks are in working
order there will be some unity of action
regarding rates, standard of collateral.
and amount OF marSan required. For.
under pres hnt conditions, demands vary
to degree that embarrasses the
broker, without protecting the customer
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-10-27
Other Church Notes.

Mission services will be held nightly
throughout this week at st. Johns
Episcopal Church with DIR. Hall. OF
Philadelphia, noted Gospel preacher
conducting the services.
Sunday school rally services were
held yesterday at the High Street NJ
Il. Church and at the Grove Avenue
Addresses were delivered at each. and
exercises of an interesting character
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-10-27
Pistol "Totcrsu Punished

Among the arrests by the police on
saturday night We're three negroes with
In the Police Court this morning each
was fined s25 and given a sentence OF
sixty davs In Jail.
Lee Madde.., alias Jack Johnson"
negro, was sent to Jail for sixty days
for assaultinE and Telling John Wilson
solored. with brick during n Sun
day morning quarrel
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-10-27
Well Known I'm peterrburu

Professor Ernest Laearde, whose
Mary's College, Emmetsburg. Md. is
we'll remembered bv many older citi-
zens. He lived in Petersburg for sew
paper work. He made many friends
here. especially among the Confederate
veterans and is remembered because Of
we'll as his culture
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-10-27
Citizens Postpone Meeting.

Because no hall could be secured, the
proposed meeting OF the Woodland
have been held tonight has been post
poned. Revival services are being held
each week in the Methodist and Bap-
generally held. 1t Is planneo to have
the members of the Administrative
Board appear before the citizens and
discuss the improvements desired by
the suburb when annexation goes into
effect on November 3.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-10-27
Child Lost for n while.

\ three ycar-old child. son of Will
liam Core, member Of the fire depart
ment, wandered away from his home or
while his disappearance caused much
excitement and anxiety Later the lit
tie fellow was found near the corner
lance from home. and returned to his
parents.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-10-27
RICHMOND HAY MARKET.
CATTLE MARKETS..
RICHMOND LIVE STOCK MARKET.
fSales at Union Stock Yard.1
Richmond. Va. octobcr IS. lo,,

Richmond. Va October s. 1914
October IS. 1914:
Best steers. IA to s; medium to good. sx
10 N: common to fair. 5ti to 6: hest hcifers
8 to Gha: medium to good, 6ii to {: common
10 iair. Az to 5; best cows SO to 5%: me-
: to :; best oxen. to eti: common to fair.
20 81: best heavy bulls. 81 To sE: light
. tn 81: veals. to eh; dicks, & to si;: cows
md calves. $50 to SEQ per head: best hogs.
~ to $: sows an stays. to I. best
sheep. ~ to 5: medium TO good az TO az:
common to fair to az lambs I To- s.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-10-27

Turkeys-Receipts extremely light. with a
heavy demand for good. fat turkeys weigh
ing eight pounds or more. Chlcks-Receipts
heavy; market lower; moving slow. owing
to such large stock choice medium sizes;
selling shne. Ducks-Choice large and fnt
ducks selling fine: receipts light. Eggs
receipts light: market In good condition.
Butter-Market on packing stock In fine
shape: selling good. Veals remain extremely
scarce and In good demand. Live stock In
general selling fair.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-10-27
Wilson Invited to Trenton.

WASHINGTON. October 26.-Presi
dent wilson was invited to attend the
the last week in January by n commit,
tee from that cisy to-day. He gave
no promise.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-10-27
Husting. Court in session.

The Hastings Court resumed It's No
vember session to-day. after n brief
recess. The grand jury returned some
indictments. and two or three cases of
minor Importance were disposed Of
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-10-27
MISCELLANEOUS MARKETS


tReported by Rodgers, P,ummer & Co 1,c,
. Pete ,shnrE. Va. October oS-PeanutsZ
panish.Market weak. with buyers: Vir-
Eihia-Market quiet; fancy Jumbo. So per
TO-: farmers stock. fancy hand-picked SIC
70 SIC per H.: farmers stock. extra prime
Sire per III. S~ w
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Aupe,I Dtsrn,.x.,,

WASHINGTON. October 26.-The Su-
Of Jurisdiction the appeal OF the Al
lantic Coast Lumber Corporation from
a decision of the Supreme Court of
south Carolina. FORGETTING title of the
company to e40 acres of timber in
Marion County to o. c. Minshew
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-10-27

chicago, 0ctoher .2s;-Hcrs weak: hulk
ssEi9as7;5o; heavy. s155as7s5: rough sIosa
:: 2 -, PIGS si:'a7oo. Cattle, higher: beeves.
ss.lasl 30: one fancy lot at $ll.oo; steers
s. ;lMSS-6o: s'ockcrs. sisaas7 %: cows and
hetfers. Ss251Ss!5; calves. s7.o1at,o.T5 sheen.
, ,er s.scsE. tS)aSSa': yearlings. s5.eoGs6 so:
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-10-27
COTTON GOODS MARKETS

New York; October c5-Cotton goods were
Steadier tc-day. Yarns ruled ouiet 4 large
Garnet auction opened actively with the
aleniance Large and prices vel, up To
rAnrctat, y More Inquiry was reported for
DOL r;ohue;s for export '''
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-10-27
NAVAL STORES

savannah: Ga. October os.-Turpentinc
nominal, i5i,: no sales: receipts Isl casks
shipments, :IS casks: stocks e;SNs casks
nnsih' nominal: NO sales; receipts 1882 bar
ms. shipments Log barrels: stocks 10 o.,
harrels Quote: a. B. $3.50 ''"'
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-10-27
Personal aud General.

Rev. Thomas Semmea. rector OF
Meade Memorial Episcopal Church, left
Yesterday morning for charlottesville
to conduct revival services in II nearby
He will be assisted by Rev. Roy Mason.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-10-27
Labor Federation Orgnnlxed

CULUMB1A, s. @, October 26.-Thc
South Carolina Federation of Labor
was organized here to-day, with
twcnty-nine unions represented.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-10-27
Verdict for Dcfcndnnt.

On notice of motion for Judgment,
a jury yesterday In Hastings Court.
Fart IL. awarded n verdict In favor of
the defendant in the suit Of the j. T.
w. porman Company, Inc, against the
southern Stamp and Stationery Com
pany. The plaintiff claimed Judgment
for the payment of an alleged debt
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-10-27
CHICAGO GRAIN MARKETS.

Chicago October o6-Accumulating supplies
put put WHEAT ,Es today under much selling pres
SAKE. Corn finished sax to l6flisc down:
oats on y to nc. and provisions varying
from loss OF SOC to Die advance.
Leading futures ranged a. follows;
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-10-27
SOUTHERN RAILwAY
Norfolk & Western RAILWAY

ONLY ALL RAIL LINE TO NORFOLK
Leave Byrd Street station. Richmond. FOR
SSoRRfoLk: 900 A 81. $500 p. n. '.:i'
FOR I.YNcHBuRG AND THE WEST:
's:!5 4. 81. 's:5, 4. NJ. 1880 =. 81. .s:z3 r. *
Arrive Richmoni from Norfolk: 'ii:lo A.
~. 'o:3j r. NJ. .ll:so Z 81. From the West:
NJ. 800 7. 81.
'Da.ly tDaily except Sunday ssunda,
W D. BEvILL- W. C, SAUNDERS
r; e r. u III n6 Roa poke G. 2, A.. Roanok.
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'RAtLRoAps
Chesapeake & Ohio RAILWAY

1:iS --paily-Nswport Nova ~
$50 A.--Locai--Dasty-Ch Ex. Sun.
Thurmohd. oHt AI0
ts:oeA.-Express-D aiiy-Nortoik. Old Point.
1910 A.-Loeal-- Dally-I.' chb'H, Lex q Fosn.
':';s' Noon :, Express Daily Norfolk. Old
ti:0 P.-Express-Daily-No Norfolk. Old Point
9:W P.-Local- Dally-S News. Old Point
PFC r.-i.oca!-Ex. SUM-. Gordonsviile.
'5:ls -Locai-Ea. SuH.-Lypchbg, c. Fore
s2:W p.-- Express. do tly-Cin.. LvIlls.
.e:H P.-Iimited-paiiy-Cin. Oh. 90. st. L
'l:oo p. -ENoresk- Datly-Cin.. Louisviils.
'Sleepers. tParior Carr,
TRAINS ARRIVE RlCHMOSD-rocal from,
East: .0:l5 A NJ. $40 I'm Through from
East: l!:3) A. 81. 2:oo Il. 81, G:aJ r. 81. Local
from West: 1892 A. 81. '';0:9O A. 81. and i:I
$3.50 f. NJ. N
James River Linz: ..s:ss a NJ. 600 r. II.
'DsiIy excer. Sunday.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-10-27

Furnished By Levy Commission Co. Com.
mission Merchants: Richmond. Va)
Richmond. Va. October 26 1914
ACTUAL WHOLESALE QUOTATIONS IN
Il. MARKET
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NEW YORK PRODUCE ExcuANcr

New Ihrk. October :G.-Raw sugar. weak
,no.asses 3S6: centrifugal, t.0i; refined easy
Butter. arm Cheese steady
Cotionseed oil developed further weakness
To-Day under general liquidation and hedge
pressure the result OF declining crude mar
Ketb ana continued dizziness in outside trade
rrime crude. 40 sales: prime summer yell
low. 80; October. iGl: November and De
rem Der, 4.tS; January, ISL February go
March, sie. April. SIS; May. 5.aG prime
winter yellow and summer white 500 The
market closed weak. Spot iGlniso; Octo-
Der, ioGIiI5 November. 4c3Iiss. Deem
Der fs3at!2; January. 4s!ILS.: February
t.sod3s.: March. 5i2n5ia April 5iSa5 .
May. 53eg0.3I. Total sales. 1880 barrels
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-10-27
Richmond & Chesapeak. Bay Railway Compau,
SCHEDULE EFFEcfIvE APRIL IL

superseding Schedule or Sihy 49, iOl2
" a. NJ. lbs A. NJ, . A. 81 .-io A. NJ,
IL a. NJ. 1 +. n, +. NJ, q r. VI, NJ
4: 81. 6s20 r. NJ: $40 +. M TAO T.. ~.
BS r. NJ, so Il. NJ, 10 r. H., II t4a p M
Trains leave Ashiand $3.50 4. u. Ds7
:. d.. A. NJ, DO A. NJ. 10 n. ..'s1l
a. NJ, s12 noon, 's1 r.. NJ, z T.. NJ, . r..
A., p. NJ, B5. % II. 81. G,2O n. NJ. 7,Io
y. NJ T.. NJ. 10 T.. IL. $40 q. n. II
'DahJ except SUNDAY ..Snuhay only,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-10-27

,, saSn gram closed: Wheat-No. red.
sllfSGs!iS&: No. hard. Sl.I4iaRSi.15S Corn
No yellow. H3IiSc. Oats-Standarj.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1914-02-02
new ROCKFORD TO
Have new DEPOT
Northern Pacific Road Con-
templates Madys Improve.
ments III Midway City.

New Rockford, N. D., Feb. 2.--That
the Northern Pacific Railway com
pany have under consideration very
extensive improvements. in this city
during the coming summer is evident
from the activity of its agents who
have been present the past week max.
ing plans for the proposed improve.
Ter
Substantial information regarding
contemplated improvements has been
given out. All. the lesees on the right
Of way between Lamborn and .Dunnell
avenues have been notified. that their
lease has expired and will not be re-
newed and that the Goss coal and
wood yard, Fl. Peoples warehouse and
Welles lumber office and the Equity
coal sheds must be removed to other
locations with the opening Of spring.
A new passenger depot will be
erected and the old n used for
freight exclusively. Then comes the
important part Of the plans. New
Rockford will become a passenger as
well as freight division point of the
n. P. system. The McHenry branch
will be extended to New Rockford
h coming 'suramer, a yard with suf-
-ficient round house to accommodate
the traffic will be erected either north
of the" river or south of the present
city limits where ian: abundance Of
soft water can be obtained.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1914-02-02
NARROWLY ESCAPE
HORRIBLE DEATH
Fire Destroys G. N. Round
House at Deering and DC
cupants Barely Escape.

Deerins. y. D., Feb. Elm the
early hours of the morning the C. N.
section house and contents were en-.
tirely destroyed by fire. A terrific
wind was blowing from the east al
the time, and burning brands and Gin
ders flew in the direction Of the town.
but luckily the burning building was
situated quite a distance from any
other structure and the sparks fell
harmless.
Ihe fiames were first discovered by
Mrs. a. Kramer, who has acted in the
capacity of housekeeper at the sec
ton house for some time. She awoke
at her usual hour. and started the
kitchen fire. then retired, until the
fire should, have gotten a good start
Contrary to custom, however, tia
morning she fell asleep and was on.
~ awakened later by the roar and
cracking OF. the flames. The. other
occupants Of the buildings, Messrs. J
Haley and NJ. Haley and L. G. wy
more were asleep on the second floor,
but were awakened by Mrs. Kramer's
cry of fire and a hasty scramble for
an exit ensued. The rear, or east side
Of the building was all in flames and
the only means of escape was through
the front door on the west side. Aft
er a struggle to get the door open. the
occupants. excepting James Haley,
made their escape from the house.
The fire by this time had made sucn
Roadway that 1t was impossible for
Mr.. Haley to set down the stairway
two men had secured a ladder out
side. and with this battered in an up
stairs window through which Mr..
HALEY eScaDed.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1914-02-02
DNFESSfS PART
| N SILK ROBBERY
tisoner Admits Theft at
Rugby in Attempt to Clear
Alleged Partner.

Rugby. n. D.. Feb. a.-James An
rson. attempting to clear Joe Humes
scomplicity in the recent three thou
n dollar silk robbery here. made "A
u confession in the district court
eturday Of his part in the theft.
Hnmes had already been convicted
6fen Anderson undertook to shoulder
Saaentire blame. but on cross-exam-
alton Anderson made confusing
atsments that implicated both men.
anderson and Humes will be SEN
need tomorrow.
The men robbed the ANDERSON Mer-
ntile store here, going to Minot with
e plumber, where they were cap
red. Most of the silk is still missing.
lloyd Convicted.
Boyd of Mckenzie county. charged
fth blindpigging. was convicted and
3ntenced to a year and four months
the penitentiary. He has put up a
Pnd pending appeal to the supreme
burt.
Richardton Of Pierce county was
Pnvicted OF Rigging. He attempted
show that booze peddled by him
as a rheumatic cure.