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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-11-02
Strong for Hughes.

Orleans, Neb., Oct. 31.-To the Edi-
tor of The Bee: If there is any vir-
tue in straw votes, Harlan county will
give Hughes and the entire republican
ticket sweeping majority. A poll
of a party of men in Democratic
County Chairman Gays office, democ-
racy's headquarters in this county, was
suggested by democratic county can
didate and the result showed a ma
jority for Hughes and the republican
ticket. In fact, the candidate and
county chairman were the only two in
the crowd voting for the administra-
ton. s. A.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-11-02
Charles Evans HuQhes Sags:

Il am for building up American enterprise.
won't stand for any abuses, don't care
what power it is, labor or capital. I am op-
posed to surrendering the American govern
ment to the demands Of force. I am against
extravaganza, against ineficiency, against
everything that debases public adninistra-
ton"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-11-02
In Omaha Thirty Years Ago.

The firemen are beginning to APP
pear in their new uniforms. The coat
is of the frock order, of dark blue
cloth with pocket lapels OF the brace
style. The caps have fiat top, are
about five and half inches in height
the lining of which is wire gauze
which aids in ventilation and at the
same time helps to retain the sides IN
upright condition. The peak extends
directly in front and is made of heavy
glazed leather. In front is silver
plated design, almost a maltese cross.
upon which is stamped the number OF
the company.
Mrs. DR.. Sprague gave delightful
euchre party in honor of her guest,
Miss Jennie Wilson of st. Joe. The
gentlemens first prize, consisting OF
deck of cards in an imported case, was
won by Mr.. Stevens, while the ladies'
first prize. consisting of a chair pillow
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-11-02
CHEEKY CHAFF.

My wife has a wheedlng way with her.
She always lowers her voice when she asks
me for money"
80 does mine; but she raises it If she
doesn't get what she asks for,"-Boston
Transcript.
: 1.-THE doctor has prescribed physical ex-
ercise for Reggie"
MY word, old top! Has he Joined
GYM"
mo; he's discharged his valet and is
learning to dress misunderstanding
Magazine.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-11-02

Mr.. Business Mani Get commercial agency
report on the democratic candidate for county
treasurer before you decide to entrust him with
the management Of public finances running into
the millions Of dollars, then you won't vote for
him
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-11-02

During his term as congressman from this
district John l. Kennedy made creditablc rec
ord and proved himself a useful and efficient rep
resentativc Of his state and his city. AS United
States senator he will do still better
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-11-02

The speed Of the soft coal crowd in putting
over price boost seriously impairs their standing
in the hard coal belt. The anthracite barons had
arranged to turn the trick for themselves and are
obliged to defer action until the consumer recov-
crs from the soft touch
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-11-02

For the ninth time, let us repeat: Are yo
wet or dry Senator Hitchcock Why are 20
lodging the question:"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-11-02

The problem pressing on the business world OF
Omaha right now is to find record which will
remain unbroken long enough to get acquainted
with il. @
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-11-02
Dear Mr.. kABiBBlE<
EVERY TINE I CALL ON A CERTAIN
Y0uk,G LAW AN ELDERLY MAN
GALS AboUI The skNE TIVE 70
VlSN Ha HRIAR WHAT CAN TN
MEM7

you have been accused Of being a pre-
varicator."
well" replied Senator Sorghum, that
sounds hopeful. The fact that they selected
so delicate word indicates that somebody
is afraid of me."-Washingto Star
Don't you miss the noise and hustle
of the city, now that you live in the
country" =
Not If catch my train to town
Browning's Magazine.
"Beggars should not be choosers"
That's where you're wrong, mister.
beggars got to be mighty careful In choos-
In the men he tries to touch. If he amt
he's liable to have somebody hand him a
Job instead of a dime."-St. Louis Post
Dispatch.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-11-02

Another victim is added to the long list Of
Americans slaughtered ii Mexico. The yellow
streak at Washington holds out no hope Of safety
for Americans who 90 beyond the borders.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-11-02
One Year Ago Today in the War.

One Year Ago Today In the war.
Russians compelled Won linden
burg to retreat in Dvinsk region.
Great Britain gave conduct OF the
war into hands of small cabinet COM
mittee.
Vienna claimed failure OF heavy
Italian efforts to break through al
Gorilla.
Austro-Germans turned defeat into
victory on the Stripa river, according
to Vienna.
British army in France and Bel
GUM officially reported to number
nearly 100000 men.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-11-02

Sir Joseph Beecham left fortune Of $l7O
100000. The size Of the pile demonstrates no
well it pays to advertise.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-11-02

Boss" Mullen is some fellow. He typihes il
striking degree the democratic idea Of CONNER
caiized politics.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-11-02

Yes, and Nets" boost for Hitchcock, whom,
he detests, has about as much love in it as Edgar
Towards wry face at swallowing the same nau-
seating medicine.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-11-02

Measure the republican legislative ticket in
Douglas county man for man with their demo-
cratic opponents. The superiority Of the repub-
licans admits Of no comparison.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-11-02

of yellow china silk, was won by Mrs.
Gilbert The BOBBY prizes were a bot
tie of catsup labelled "catch-up," and
a gided left shoe, with the inscription
cleft last" and were taken by Mrs.
Woolworth and Mr.. Williams
Sven Neva lodge celebrated the sew
enty-second anniversary of the union
of Sweden and Norway, at which meet
ing the following delivered speeches:
G. Lindquist, p. Wig and Judge Gus
tav Anderson. ..
Miss Edith STUNT gave phantom
party" at Halloween to number OF
her friends. Among those present were
Misses Nellie Heelan, Kate Hewitt, Ida
and Carrie Kiewit, Mile Blumve,
Vena Wells, Julia Miller, Ida Pat
terson, Nellie Patterson, Mile Dorm,
Anna Peterson. Katie Hempel, Mrs.
Hall and Mrs. Jackson; Messrs Ed
Burke, John Mullen, Will Doran, John
Wittig Ernest burke, Gus Acreman,
Phil Tebbins, Burt Voss, L. H. Baer,
Will Pinkerton and Will Cox.
Miss Rena Strang showed great
promise in her first attempt at paint
ing, drawing with accuracy and swift
ness. The object of her skill is a
sachet bag of salmon satin lined with
pistache green and finished with bows
of the same color,
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-11-02
J. BRAXTON GARLAND.
Bee Editor Not Running for Office

Bee Editor Not Running for Office.
Omaha, Nov. Ito the Editor of
The Bee: wish to compliment YOU
on the editorial, Politics and the
Plain People," 1t is splendid.
Sometimes I feel like asking The
Bee the question it has so repeatedly
put up to our present senator, Are
you wet or dry?" The indications all
seem to point to the fact that you are
wet. I wish 1t were not SO.
H. B. FOSTER,
Pastor Dundee Presbyterian Church.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-11-02

Democratic hopes of victory, though thick as
autumn leaves, are equally lifeess.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-11-02

The Bee would put in a timely word for
County Judge Bryce Crawford, but he doesn't
need ii. No one is opposing his reelection, which
Is conceded unanimously.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-11-02

Senator Hitchcock is worried. That's very
evidentl
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-11-02
TODAY
Thought Nugget for the Day.

The axis of the earth sticks out Wis
IDLY through the center of each and
every town or city.
Oliver Wendell Holmes.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-11-02

scuttling cargo Of Scotch high balls surely
oversteps the limit.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-11-02

Wilson and dangerous watchful webbing! Or
Hughes and frmness, insuring peace with honor!
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-11-02
A Straw Vote Sign.

Seward, Neb., Nov. Ito the Edi-
tor of The Bee: A straw vote was
taken Tuesday at the Woods cigar
store in which 1874 Seward citizens
ma ticinated The result follows.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-11-02
This Day in History.

lHS Ddy All Ihistuhy'
1s76-Great fire in Boston, forty
six houses burns, including North
meeting house. ...-
1795-James X. Polk, eleventh
president of the United States, born
in Mecklenburg county. North Caro-
lima; died in Nashville, Tenn, June
t5, 1S49.
1S3s-George G.. Boniface, noted
actor, born in New York City; died
there in 1912. N
1S81--American Association Of Pro-
fessional Base Ball Clubs organized
at Cincinnati.
1887-Jenny Lind, famous Swedish
singer, died; born October 8, 1920.
1889-German emperor and em-
press were received by the sultan at
Constantinople.
Nicholas II was proclaimed
car of Russia. ....
1S9S-France agreed to withdraw
from its pretentions at Fashoda in the
Soudan.
19O1-The Pan-American EXPOSE
ton at Buffalo closed
1904-Miss Eva Booth was appoint
ed commander of the Salvation Army
in the United States.
1905-Five thousand Jews were re-
ported killed in Odessa during the
riots. r..
1914-Twenty-o directors or for
mer directors of the New York, New
Haven & Hartford Railroad company
were indicted by federal grand jury
at New York for conspiracy.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-11-02
The Day We Celebrate.

The Day We Celebrate.
c. ]. sutphen, more Familiarity
known as Joy" is 80 years old to-
day. He is manager for the Brandeis
theater, where he marshals the Toys"
and drives away the "glooms' on
both sides of the footlights.
Gustav H. Kuenne, the well known
baker and restaurant man, is cele-
brating his fifty-fifth birthday. He is
Of German descent, but has been in
Omaha for many years
John F. Bloom, chief owner of j.
+. Bloom & Co. monument works, was
born November 2, 1854, in Kristdala,
Sweden. He came to this country in
1873 and started his present smonu-
ment business at Red Oak, Ia. re-
moving to Council Bluffs in 1880 and
to Omaha in 1900.
Warren G. Harding, United States
senator from Ohio. born fifty-one
years ago today,
DR.. Adna W. Leonard, one of the
new bishops Of the Methodist Episco-
pal church, born in Cincinnati, forty
two years ago today.
Thomas B. Smith, who began his
career as messenger boy, and now
is mayor of Philadelphia, born in
Philadelphia forty-seven years ago
today. u~ ....
DR.. Frederick W. Hinitt. president
of Washington and Jefferson college,
born at Kiderminster, England, fifty
years ago today.
Rt. Rev Francis X. Brooks, Epis-
copal bishop of Oklahoma. born at
Gambler, o., sixty-four years ago to-
day.
Agnew T. Dice, president of the
Philadelphia & Reading Railway COM
pany, born at Scotland, Pa, fifty-four
years ago today.
Leslie M. Shaw, former secretary Of
the treasury, born at Morristown, Vt,
sixty-eight years ago today.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-11-02
SEPTEMBER CIRCULATION
54,5O7 Daily-Sunday SO, $50

Subscribers leaving the city temporarily
should have The Bee mailed to them. Ad-
dress will be changed as often as required.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-10-16
THE GRASPING HAND"
 IS IN MEXICAN JAIL
BURGLAR WITH MOTION PICTURE NAME CAUGHT; HIS GANG
 GOT S10o,ooo.

MEXICO CITY, Oct. 16.-The police of Mexico City believe that with the capture recently of Raluen CanteH they have broken up a band of burg lars and robbers which has terroized the more prosperous residence dis tricts of the city and which has taken loot said to amount to more than $100,- 900. The band was known as La Mano que Aprista," or The Grasp ing Hand, from the black imprint of a hand which always was left some where about the premises where the robbers operated It is believed many persons robbed feared to report their losses for fear of the vengeance of The Grasping Hand
 Canteli, it is said, was captured in a subterranean chamber operated from the wall of adeep we'll He was traced through his wife, who brought him food, and it is alleged that several of the victims of the robberies have identified him as one of the band
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-10-16
Back From EnQIand.

Among the passengers for Ketchi- kan on the Spokane from the south this morning was Miss Nellie Bance, who is Mir and Mrs. Chapman's neice Miss Bance left last Noyemb- CT for visit to her old home in Koch ester. Kent, England, and was one of the passengers who came over on the Adriatic from Liverpool to New York.
 We had one submarine scare" said Miss Bance, this morning, 'just off the coast of Ireland, on the second day out, just about noon. and we were all ordered to put on our life-belts, but owing to the dexterity of the Cap tain, we zigzagged out of the submar- ines path" Nothing was seen of the submarines operating on the Atlantic coast Miss Bance came home via the Grand Trunk Pacific from Winnipeg, to Prince Rupert, boarding the Spc- kane at that point. She expressed herself as being very glad to get back to Alaska, and her friends to welcome her.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-10-16
[. B. GRICSBY, ]. N. TANNER
 AND [. AUSTIN
Will Address ketChikan Voters This Evening at
 The Red Men Hall.

The failure of Messrs. Grigsby and Tanner to arrive in time to hold their meeting last Saturday, was due to the severity of the weather and unayoid- able. However. they arrived on the steamer Humboldt yesterday morn ing, and according to plans, will hold the postponed meeting this evening, to which everybody is invited
 Besides the two speakers mention ed, MT. Ed. Austin, of Charcoal Point, and territorial road commissioner, has consented to join and will address the voters.
 Messrs. Grigsby, Tanner and Aus tin are men who can intelligently dis cuss political questions as affecting Alaska, and their addresses will un- doubtedly prove interesting.
 MT Tanner will speak on the prop erty rights of women
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-10-16
Canadian Pacific Men
 Are Voting on Strike

WINNIPEG, Man, Oct Is. = Elm ployees of the Canadian Pacific rail way are now taking a strike vote and returns of the balloting are expected to be compiled in a week. If the en- ployees favor strike it will probably be called before Christmas.
 The decision to take a strike vote was reached by the brotherhoods after several weeks conference with heads of the railroad in Winnipeg The rail- road offered the men a 2-cent an hour increase, which was rejected
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-10-16
WALLA WALLA PRISON
 BREAK PLOT IN TIME
SUCCE SEARCH fN UTE MIL SIC NINE MEN WERE
 EG##LT ARMED

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The daily progressive-miner., 1916-10-16
HEATH-LLOYD.

Miss Jennie Heath and Mir Frank Lloyd, two Of Ketchikans popular young people were united in marriage last Saturday evening at o'clock by the Rt. Rev. Van Marter Miss Jennie is the eldest daughter of Mir. and Mrs. E. A. Heath Of Charloal Point, while the groom is the Captain and owner of the Fishing schooner Stranger"
 After the ceremony which was wit messed by the brides mother Mrs Heath, and Miss Bessie Gregory, the new bride and groom left on the Prin- cess Sophia for two months honey moon and visit with the groom's rela- tiyes in Seattle and Tacoma. They will make their home in Ketchikan.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-10-16
Kansas To Have
 Despite Law Against

LEAyENWORTH. Oct 16.-WilHam White. a negro trooper stationed at Fort Leayenworth. was found guilty last Saturday in the United States dis trict court of first degree murder and was sentenced to be hanged on the government reservation Friday, Dee. 15. White shot and killed Sergt. J. W. Jackson. whom he accused of ruin ing his home.
 Capital punishment is prohibited in Kansas, but the state statute does not apply to the government reservation.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-10-16
ENGLAND NOT
 ID CHANCE
 HER METHOD
Promises, However, to Minimize Delays And Remedy Faults And
 Abuses.

WASHINGTON 0ct- l5.-The latest reply iron G7sa- Britain 10 the de p.---=zz 2. s-a-= aE Washington iE reference SC zze s=.z.aE os neutral mails rz.-sra-5s -1sl- rights 10 inter c=r- 41s zsa7ea a-. 1=---a. mails fl to1l5 l1 neutral vessels However. the r=ply says e1a- tLe allies win en- dezF-- = minimize -1e delays and r=@=-E z--cs and abuses and apo.9- E.-= -l9 --:1a= mistakes that have e-4----- s- -az o-e-r t- -1e future
 I1= @=z- zee= gy Eae United States has -l- been determined. bar rAaE something u-. r. done. o@c.als here a-e 1=5 e .-= a=.5=t. Further 1sF=.os gre being awaited 7Ei,h l-lA--
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-10-16
Indian Fashion Raid
 By NiQht Rider Band

OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla, Oct. 16.- Mrs. Cecil Matoon, wife of a promin- ent cotton grower near here, was shot through the body and seriously wound ed yesterday as she stood near a win dow trying to identify members of a band of masked nightriders who had attacked her home. Matoon returned the fire as the horsemen rode around his home in Indian fashion, firing from rifles and pistols. Four men said to have been among those who recently warned Matoon that his employment of negro cotton harvesters must cease are under arrest.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-10-16
The Princess Sophia
 Has Full List Passengers

The Princess Sophia sailed from the New England Fish Co., dock at 3 o'clock Saturday evening with the fol- lowing passengers from Ketchikan:
 For Kansas City Dr, ]. L. Myers, Mrs. Myers.
 Rochester, Minn.: Alex Runge, Mrs. Runge
 Cushing, Okla: J. T. Roe
 Seattle: II Beresford, E. E. Hoff- man, Mrs. Hoffman, Frank Lloyd, Mrs. Lloyd.
 Tacoma: Mrs. II. w. Webber, Mrs. V. J. Groves, w. J. Rogers
 In addition to these passengers, the Sophia had large list from ports north. Every available berth was oc- cupied when she sailed from here. She also took 460 boxes of frozen halibut from the New England Fish Co. for Vancouver.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-10-16
GRAND JURY ID INVESTIGATE
 BOOTLECP|NG
Judge Dykeman Issues Dr. der Setting InVestiga-
 tion November 3.

SEATTLE, Oct 16.-Condition are such throughout tie county that the prosecuting attorney has prevailed upon the court ocall the grand jury into session for the purpose fo invest, gating charges of gratis. bribery and bootlegging.
 It is said that the wholesale Of liq- uors. gambling and other crimes are on the increase despite the efforts made by the authorities to prevent them
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-10-16
DEATH VISITS PARKER HOME.

Deep sympathy is felt for MT. and Nrs. Ed Parker. who are mourning the loss Of their little 31z year old daughter, Edna Laura Parker. whose death occurred this morning at half pas four o'clock from pneumonia.
 The little maid was the youngest child Of the Parker family and had been il only since last Thursday and her death comes more as a shock to the bereaved parents who are thus deprived so suddenly Of their baby.
 The inrerment will take place from -hs Catholic church tomorrow after noon
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-10-16
RUMAN|ANS
 REFUSED IN
 THEIR ATTACKS
Meet Defeat at Hands of TeutonS on Both Sides
 of The Szurduk.

BERLIN. Oct. 16-A late dispatch just received says that the Ruman- ian forces were defeated in their at tacks against the Teutons yesterday on both sides of the Szurduk pass in eastern Pennsylvania.
 Another report says that the French succeeded to cut the Bulgar line Of communication along the coast of Aegean sea yesterday, and will pre- vent the lines to join against the Ru- manians who are reported advancing on the south.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-10-16
TEUTONS TURN AGGRESSORSON
 SOMME FRONT
Capture AmbOg Woods and Four Hundred Soldiers
 From The Allies.

BERLIN. Oct 16.-The German for ces took the offensive yesterday. cap turing Ambog woods together with four hundred prisoners on the Somme front. Quiet reign over the rest of the front Rain is said to have pre- vented terrific battle that was plan ned for last evening. according to the war office statement.
 On the Eastern front, the statement says, the Bulgarians are reported to be massing great forces along the Seres- -Demir-Hissar railway, after hay ing fallen back from the attacks of the Rumanians.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-10-16
Farmer Finds Sf00 Gem
 In His Fayorite Plug

MARS ----E- Cal Oe=- l5.-Js-- one Hays. farmer living L=ar here p--c-z1 g-g oz so--a Carolina c1=H-g tobacco few days ago. cur of z=-=-5-= chew w--1 his knife and when 1= r1- l- l1 his month bi- upon =1zs-1-zg v=-E hard Hays dis s=c-=5 --= 4-it and found z diamond.
 Some girl as#1 .1 s5uta Carolina probably 5s 1zls her engagement ring. -E= farmer remarked as he sx- 1lol--c his md 70 his friends here after e .ewe.er had placed Q value O. S-4 -E1z -L= szg-e
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-10-16

The Spokane arrived from the south this morning with 104 tons of freight about o'clock and the following pas sengers for this port: Sam Bernstein. Fernie, Mansfield, C. B. Haugen. She left about Il o'clock with J. J. Daly for Skagwsy, Maud Liljestrand Mir and Mrs L. J. Israelson for Peters burg, Sam Patterson, P. Place, II. Benoklin L. Wingness, Gus Giles and T. Cannen.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-10-16
HER LAST TRIP.

There is report that the steamer Alaska. of the Alaska Steamship Co, made her last trip to the north for the season. She is to be oyerhauled, and put on the run between Seattle and Philadelphia.
 The rumor has i talso that the Jef- fergon and Dolphin will be taken from their usual runs next season and will be operated between Seattle and the canneries of the north.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-10-16
MRS. J. THOMPSON RETURNS.

Mrs. J. Thompson. librarian for the Ketchikan Public Library, who has been visiting her son in Juneau for the last three weeks, returned on the Humboldt yesterday. Mrs. Thompson expressed her surprise in the growth of the capital city. She says things seem to have been on a rush since she was there last.
 In Mrs Thompson's absence Mrs. Blackmar acted librarian.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-10-16
RUSSIA ENTERS
 PROTEST AGAINST
 AMERICAN GRANT
SAYS WILL NOT PERMIT THE CONCESSION IN CHINA
 AGREED UPON.

PEKIN. Oct 16.-The minister of foreign affairs was officially notified by the Russian representative here that Russia wuold not consent to the granting of concession in the con- struction railways in China to Ameri- cans. Further developments will fol- low rapidly according to officials who claim to have an inside track of the proposed grant
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-10-16
Deutschland Prepares
 For a Second Voyage

AMSTERDAM. Oct 16.-According .o The Hamburger Naehrichten, Capt Paal Koeaig Of the German Submar- inc Deu,ehland. replying 10 Q telegram ot congratulations from his native -oEH o1 his voyage to the United States and return said he was busy w--h preparations for second trip across the ocean which would begin scea.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-10-16
TRAmPs START s75,ooo FIRE.

VANCOUVER. B. c. Oct. 16.-Fire swept through the business section of Port Hammond ? miles south of Vancouver. on the Canadian Pacific today causing a loss of S75.000. A hotel. the Hammond stores, the bank of Hamilton. the British Columbia Telephone company warehouses and other buildings were destroyed. The fire is believed to have been lighted by tramps in a stable.