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PARTY FOR MRS. DUNDAs.

Mrs. H. Shute gave a / O'Clock
luncheon to party of 5 women Fri
day afternoon at her home, 210 West
Second avenue, in honor of Mrs. Jay
Dundas. who will leave soon for her
new home i'll Sioux Falls The decora-
lions were largely Japanese figures
with masses of pink and white chry-
santhemums placed about the rooms.
The entertainment of the afternoon
was unique. Mrs. w. a. Heimberger
layed number of songs from former
davs and the guests wrote out love
story from the titles. Light refresh
ments We're served by the hostess as
sisted by Mrs. Joe P. Michels and Mrs.
o. II. Dyar
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RICHARDS PRIMARY
Law NOW DEFEATED
BY ABOUT 365 VOTES
Latest Returns and Dis
covery of Errors Over
turns Previous Lead
AMENDMENT NO. 1
Confused With Law No 1 in
First Figures Sent In by
County Auditors.
TRIM HUGHES LEAD.

st. Paul, Minn.-Hughes lead
suffe.ed a severe cut today with
additional official returns from
Is more counties. With the Off
cial returns from Hennepin coun-
ty included, the Wilson total is
182,152 and Hughes, 182,246, a
Hughes plurality of "a. Hennepin
showed a loss of IS votes for
Hughes. Ten other counties re-
main to be heard from.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1916-11-23
GIVES BIRTHDAY PARTY.

Mrs. George S. Agnes entertained
Marty of 25 children last Saturday
in honor of her little daughter. Miss
Mildred Agnes. the occasion being
her fourth birthday.
The afternoon was spent with var
ious games until 5 o'clock. when Heht
refreshments We're served by the
hostess assisted bv Ms. Grace Steele,
of rlankinton. and Misses Lucille and
Eunice Halsev Little dolls candles
and candle holders were given as ia
vors of the party.
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MRS. WILSON ENTERTAINs.

Mrs. G.. j. Wilson was hostess to
the members of the Be Jolly club up
Oh wednesday afternoon. Fancy work
and discussion of club affairs occu-
pied the major portion of the meet
ing. Miss Perle Wilson assisted the
hostess in serving refreshments. Out
of-town guests were Mrs. Ed. Beebe,
of Pueblo. COL, Mrs. Ed Thompson of
Mclaughlin. S. D., and Mrs. Rose
HYDE. Oneida, S. d.
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS.
Estate of John Frederick Riecke

deceased.
Notice is hereby given by the un-
dersigned Dora Riecke executrix of
the estate of John Frederick Riecke
deceased to the creditors of and all
persons having claims against the said
deceased, to exhibit them, with the
necessary vouchers, within four
months after the first publication of
this notice, to the said Dora Riecke
executrix at her residence in Baker
Township in the county of Dawson,
South Dakota.
Dated November IL, 1916.
Dora Riecke
Executrix of the estate of John
Frederick Riecke, Deceased.
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Thos. Kennedy, and William j. Smith
who were wanted at New Ulm, Mimi,
on burglary charges. The men were
being held at Huron for Sheriff VIM
j. Julius, who secured the papers.
The governor has granted pardon to
Jesse Workman, sent from Brookings
county on larceny charge.
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GIVE "HARD TIMES" PARRY

Members of the Altruist club on
Wednesday evening entertained their
husbands at a hard times" party at
the home of Mrs. R. H. HaZen, sol
East Sixth avenue, at one Of the most
enjoyable affairs the organization has
held. All of the guests came approp-
riately attired in apparel which indi-
Gated that prosperity had deserted
their wardrobes.
Thirty guests were seated for the
dinner at two long tables, which
were lighted by yellow candles and
decorated with yellow chrysanthe-
NUNS. The Misses Evelyn Bacon,
Blanche Young and Eleanor Jorgen-
son served the dinner. Considerable
amusement was afforded during the
dinner by conundrums found on the
back of the unique place cards.
The latter part of the evening was
very enjobaly spent with contests,
games and music. Mrs. Hazen, Mrs.
Harry Miller, Mrs. Otto Wright, Mrs.
F. G. Butler. Mrs. w. H. Bacon and
Mrs W. T. Olmstead comprised the
committee in charge. responsible for
the success of the affair.
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MISS BALLARD MEns

Miss Myrtle w. Ballard, daughter
of Mr. and Mrs. S. W. Ballard, was
married upon Thursday afternoon to
Mr.. Henry NJ. Swessinger, the cere-
mony being performed in Alexandria
with Rev. r. j. Cardy officiating.
Both of the contracting people are
Mitchell residents and will be at
home after December / at 702 North
Main street.
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MARRIED AT s.

Woonsocket News: Mr.. Clarence
>Pier. son of Mr.. and Mrs. L. II. Pier
of this city and Miss Bessie Flick. who
formerly lived in this city and who is
a sister Of. Mrs. I.3U. Halliday of this
city were married at st. Paul on
Wednesday of last week: They arrived
in the, city Thursday fora short vis-
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ELKs MILL. c1un A

ELkS Will GIVE A DANCE.
One of the many delightful affairs
which are being planned for Thanks
giving night will be given by the Elks
lodge in the club rooms that evening.
The saxaphone orchestra, Milwau-
kee, Wis, musical organization, has
been engaged for the event
The dance will be largely restrict
ed to members of the lodge, but a
few invitations will be sent out to
friends OF the order.
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SENTENCE con MEN.

davenport, IA. w. Reeves.
John Brown and Harold Ward. mem
bers OF the gang of confidence men
alleged to have swindled Iowa nit
nos and Missouri farmers of over
$lVo,0o0 were sentenced here today
after entering pleas of guilty Monday
Judge Donegan imposed indetermin-
ate sentences, with a maximum of
three years. on each of the prisoners
who will be taken to Fort Madison
imme diately.
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pRocLAI,ls TURKEY DAY.

Washington. d. C.-President Will
son by proclamation today formally
designated Thursday, November Both,
as Thanksgiving day.
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MISS THOMPSON HONORED.
Mrs. Joseph Orr entertained a party
of twelve young women on Tuesday
might at a birthday party in honor
of Miss Mildred Thomas. of North
field, Mimi, who is her house guest.
The evening was spent in various
contests and in doing fancy work.
Light refreshments We're served by
the hostess. A souvenir spoon was
presented to Miss Thomas by her
friends.
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SOROSIS CLIrR MEETS

Mrs. Albert Moser was hostess to
the members of the Sorosis club at
her home, 700 East First avenue, on
Friday afternoon.
Mrs Lauritz Miller read an in
structive paper upon Efficiency,
Conservation and Waste in the
Home" This was followed by a gen
eral discussion by the club members
of the theme presented in the paper.
The special guests of the afternoon
were Mrs Wallace MacLean, Mrs. G.
8 Hall. Mrs. E. X. Mather, and Mrs.
Chas. Tyh.
The club will meet with Mrs. R. A.
Kelley, 1898 East Third avenue, upon
November /.
RETIRING OFFICERS HoNORED.
% The, Irregular monthly. meeting of
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Hi Lo bridge club at her home, 524
North Edmunls street, upon Satur-
day evening. I he women's high score
prize was Won by Mrs. r. I. Terpen-
ming, with the gentlemen's prize go
ing to Mr. o. S. Sweet
AT the close of the evening, light
refreshments We're served by the host
ess The special guests of the oc-
casion We're Mr.. and Mrs. jay Dundas,
and Mrs. Neil Graham, of Sioux Falls.
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l1RS. JOHN 1HonAS

Mrs. Thomas father, ]. b.
Gates, OF Memphis, Tenn, was at.
tackled by bull when lie crossed
field. Gates was being gored by
the Wild animal when Mrs.
Thomas killed the animal with a
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CLUB CALENDAR
Monday.


twentieth Century: Hostess, Mrs.
Karl E. Stair; program, Mrs. f. S.
Turney; critic, Mrs. V. b. Diehl
Round Table: Hostess, Mrs d. B.
Miller; program, Mrs. Miller, Mrs.
f. l.. Ransom
Mitchell Art: Hostess, Mrs. An
drew Ellwein; program, Mrs F. II
Winsor, Mrs. j. w. Shelby. Mrs. II. II
Edwards; critic, Mrs. p H. Green
valid.
Mitchell Study: Hostess. Mrs. F. e.
Porteous; program, Mrs. E. W. Jones
critic, Mrs. Jennie Wiltse.
Halcyon: Hostess. Mrs. Grin Mar
tinson; leader. Mrs. r. j. Harrison.
Tuesday.
Today: Hostess, Mrs. r. E. Hardie
leader, Miss Ethel Lyons.
Wednesday.
, Shakespeare and Art: Hostess, Miss
Genevieve Kearney; program, life
and paintings of Homer b. Martin
Miss Florence Shelby Mrs. Henry
Hedeen, and Miss Clara Thompson.
Altruist: Hostess, Mrs. Peter Han
son. leader Mrs. p G. Butler: sub
ject. "New Discoveries. Roll call will
be answered by Thanksgiving senti-
ments.
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ENGAGEMENT is ANNoUrNcED

The engagement of Miss Melissa
Walrath. daughter of C. W. Walrath,
to Mr.. VIM. North. was announced
Wednesday afternoon at shower
given in honor of Miss Mary
Louise Burns and Miss Florence
Walrath. who are to be brides of
the month. The party was given at
the C. W. Walrath home. POS West
Second avenue, with Mrs. Howard
Bjodstrup and Miss Melissa Wal
rath acting as hostesses.
AT $ o'clock tea was served in four
courses to the % guests by Miss
Ruth Trevithick. Miss Lucille Bobb,
and Miss Marion Walrath. Mrs.
Frank Maynard, Mrs. c. w Walrath,
and Mrs. Harry Branson assisted in
the preparation of the luncheon
Decorations for the event were
very profuse and beautiful Large
bouquets of pink and white chrysan-
themums adorned the rooms. The
table decorations We're also in pink
and white, with pink candles, hand
painted place cards, and dainty nut
baskets.
Following the tea, the brides-elect
was placed for each in the center of
room and the young women given
white ribbon leading to a smaller
room where the gifts We're concealed.
AT uniform distance along the rib
bons, packages We're tied and the
'brldes-elect alternated in pulling out
the presents and unwrapping them
before the party.
The announcement was cleverly pre-
pared and so designed that it melted
a maximum amount Of curiosity and
interest. AT the ends of the ribbons,
little books We're attached and the
young women read alternately Cup
id announces the engagement of Me
lissa Walrath and William North"
Mrs. Ben T. NanMetre. of Wolsev,
was an out-of-town guest at the party.
TODAY CLUB SESSION.
Miss Lilly Patterson was hostess to
the regular meeting of the Today
club at her rooms, 3l6 West Second
avenue, on Tuesday EVENING" Miss Pat
terson substituted as hostess in tie
absence of Mrs. Rush Eddy. who is
out of the city. 6
The principal address OF the even
ing. was given by Miss Edla Laulson,
Who presented a resume of recent
modern books which show modern
Characteristics. Miss Laurson is an
honorary 3ra enber of the club and her
book review is one of the annual fea-
lures. At the endsof her talk, she was
given rising vote of thanks and the
invitation was, ATTENDED to her to
meet with the club whenever she
could.
The Usual rou1satie business was
transacted and at the close of the
evening, light Refreshments were
served by the hostess.
NOVEMBER BRIDES HoNoRED.
Florence Walrath, WHO are to be-
come brides during the'rmontn. were
delightfully."- honored at party given
for them on Tuesday afternoon by
Mrs. John Dobson and Mrs. X, -.
Stair at the home of the latter. Four
teen guests We're present for the oc-
casion.
The early afternoon was spent in
sewing and in listening to selections
upon the Victrola. The hostesses
served light refreshments at 5 o.
clock.
Pink was the prevailing color in
TIE decorations. candelabra with
rink candles and pink nut dishes be-
ing used on the table. A large basket
of pink and white chrysanthemums
was used as a centerpiece.
PARTY FOR MRS. DUNDAs.
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Newman: Hostess, Mrs. j. A. Ro-
gan; program. Mrs. j. w. shelby;
critic. Mrs. e. Mccarthy.
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PRISONERS GIVEN Up
Pierre, 8: D.-Governor Byrne has
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The committee report which was
adopted recommended that the con-
vention take an unequivocal posi-
ton against compulsory institutions
and in favor of the maintenance of
Institutions and opportunities for
freedom"
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RETIRING OFFICERS HoNoRED
The, Irregular monthly meeting of
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1916-11-23

q For ales Pure bred SINGLE comb
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1916-01-19
DENIES wRONGDOING.
Consul at Atlanta Explains Receipt of
Money.

Atlanta. Ca, Jan. 14.-Dr. Wilhelm
Mueller. former German consul at
Seattle and now consul here, stated
today that he had received money
from time to time from the German
embassy at Washington "and possibly
from von Papen,' but declared that
this money was used for enabling
German subjects to go from Seattle
to New York on the chance that they
might return to Germany.
The consul's statement was made
when he was shown London dis
patches saying that papers taken from
Capt. Franz Won Papen, recalled mill
tary attache Of the German embassy
at Washington. showed Won Papen
had sent $500 to the German consul
at Seattle about two weeks before an
explosion at Seattle on May 80 last
Amy intimation that was con.
nscted with any explosion at ssattl&
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Rock Hill, Jan. 16.-Much interest
is being manifested in the short
course for home demonstration
agents which is being held at Win
throp college this month. In order
that the student body and the faculty
might get a clearer insight into the
work as whole, DR.. Johnson asked
three of the county agents to give a
public talk in chapel on Friday MORN
ing. Miss Dorothy Napier Of Rich
land county told about the general
organization of the work, and espe-
cially in her county. Miss Bertha
Lechner. agent of Darlington county,
told about the development of the
work in Darlington county to the ex-
tent Of having an assistant for 1916.
Miss 10 Marlborough. agent Of Ches-
ter county. told what the work in
her county meant to the girl, the
home and the community.
Mrs. Dora Dee Walker, assistant
State agent home demonstration
work and vice president of the South.
Carolina School Improvement asso-
citation. made a talk to the Winthrop
College School Improvement associa-
ton on Friday afternoon. Mrs.
Walker has been connected with the
school improvement association for
ten years. and told the members Of
the good that could be accomplished
by organizing these associations when
they went out as teachers.
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FORD EXPEDITION HOPES, =
ACTIVE PEACE CAMPAIGN TO
BEGIN. AT HAGUE.
Board Members Stay While Others of
Party WM Come Home, Much to
the Disappointment of Some.

The Hague (via London), Jan. IA
On the eve of the disbanding of the
Ford peace expedition and the de-
parture on Saturday Of a majority Of
the American members for New York,
DR.. Charles f. Aked on behalf of the
members Of the. permanent peace
board which remains in Europe to-
night gave out the details of what it
is hoped will be accomplished. He
said:
las soon as William ]. Bryan, Miss
Jane Addams and Henry Ford arrive
at The Hague, which we have reason
to believe will be soon, active work
looking to peace will be begun. After
going thoroughly into the claims of
each nation and considering the possi-
piilties for peace we shall make ten
tattve campaign. Then two members
OF the board will visit each belligerent
nation and invite the most prominent
men Of the nation to appear before
the board and give their ideas of how
peace can be brought about. We will
invite the thinkers.
THE greatest minds that Europe
an Asia possess shall appear before
us. Everything possible will be done
by the board" .
All the members of the expedition
who left New York six weeks. ago, ex-
cept the members Of the permanent
board and a sufficient office force,
will return on the steamer Rotterdam
which leaves Rotterdam Saturday.
Castor PLAINTIFF, representative of
Henry Ford. announced tonight that
all members of party must leave then
or pay their own return passage. This
caused much disappointment as some
members Of the party expected to re-
turn whenever they pleased. Mr..
PLAINTIFF estimated the expense of the
expedition to date and including the
return trip At s375.0oo. The cost OF
keeping the permanent peace board is
expected to reach a total of 81, 900, 900.
1t has not, been decided whether the
permanent board will meet at The
Hague. at Stockholm, or alternate be.
tween the Scandinavian capitals.
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MUST BELIEVE TT
When Wel-Known Sumter People
r;is Tell It So Plainly..a

When public endorsement is made
by a representative citizen OF Sumter
the proof Is positive. You must be-
lieve it. Read this testimony. Every
sufferer Of kidney backache. every
man. woman or child with kidney
trouble will do well to read the fol-
lowing:
w: Moses Butler. retired farmer.
1ts North Harvin, ST.. Sumter, says:
Il had an awful lot OF trouble from
my Kidneys. and my back panied me
so intensely that could hardly stoop
to put on my shoes. I suffered from
headaches. and objects seemed to be
floating before my eyes. The kidney
secretions passed too freely and
obliged me to get up at night. I doc
tored but nothing did me any good
until ! got Doan's Kidney Pills ct
Temps Pharmacy. Five boxes reliev.
ed all the ailments and my back IS,
now well and strong"
Price b0c, at all dealers. Do At
simply ask for kidney remedy get
Doan's Kidney Pills-the same that
Mr.. Butler had. Fester-Milburn Co..
Props, Buffalo, N. 7. ~
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LARGE STOCK LEFT.

Columbia, Jan. 16.-L L. Bultman.
former State dispensary auditor, esti-
mates that the county dispensaries
now hold stocks valued at approx
mately $4,000. The value of the
peer and whiskey held in Richland
county. he said, was about 5000,
with $4,000 in Charleston. $40 in
Union. $4,000 in Aiken and $4,000 in
Barnwell. The disposition of these
stocks will be left to the general as
sembly.
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is absolutely unfounded.' he declared,
accompanying the statement with ges-
lures which shook the bed to which
q dislocated kneecap had confined
him. A fall last Sunday caused the
Injured knee, and since then DR.. Muel-
Ter has been In bed at home.
Il do not recall that / received q
specific sum from Won Papen." DR..
Mueller said. but l often furnished
money to Germans who wanted to go
to New York on the chance that they
might reach Germany. l was reim-
bursed by the German embassy at
Washington. and possibly from Won
Papen himself on behalf Of tho en-
bassy."
AT tho consuls Office. before he
could be reached az his home. q SINH
ar explanation had been made.
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o. iw577t1yWg1ESsS vo I'M 4l5dSb
and round It suddenly dark and cheer.
less and rnsatisfying.
Into the soul Of Bad Anse Havey had
come = new element. and the prophSt
which was IN him could see 4 Idv
menace: 4 nscessity for curbinS tho
grip Of this new dream which mighs
easily outgrow all his other dreams
and bring torture to his heart. Here
was woman Of fine fiber ana deifcatii
culture In whose eyes he might at best
be an interesting barbarian. Between
them lay al the inpassable barriers
that quarantined the tangled coves OF
the mountains from the valleys Of
the rich lowlands. Between their lives
and viewpoints lay the same irracon.
cilAble di6erences. = t7'
And yet her image was ksunting him
90 he went his way. and In his heart
was awakening IN ache and q rap.
ture.
On several Of her buildings now the
hammers were busy shinglinx the
roofs. Her influence grew and spread
among the simple folk to whom she
was unostentatiously ministering-
influence with which the old order
must some day reckon.
Anse Havey set his face against
crossing her threshold with much the
same res0lution that Ulysses Suited
his ears against the Siren sonk-and
yet with remarkable frequency they
climbed at the SAND time from oppo.
ate directions and met By the poplar
tree on the ridge. FE
(r0 BH CoNTnSUuD.J ae'|sA
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SENSATIONAL REPORT
PRESSED.
Admiral Fletcher Said tn Have EXPOS
ed Glaring Defects In Navy.

washington, Jan. 15.-It was learn
cd today that the report Of Admiral
Frank Fletcher. commander of the
Atlantic fleet. sets forth glaring and
grave defects In the American navy
and for that reason was suppressed
by Secretary Daniels. and later sup
pressed In the senate. The report
shows during the war games off the
Atlantic coast an enemy navy sue
ceeded In landing In Delaware. Ad.
miral Fletcher frankly admits that
the navy. as present constituted, is not
an "sftaoisnt weapon Of defense"
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GAME wARDEN's REPORT.
A. A. Richardson Makes Statement of
Benefits Derived by Schools FROM
Hunters' Micense. 1NF ~

Columbia. Jan. 16.-yThe annual re-
port OF Col A. A. Richardson, chief
game warden shows that the. income
from the enforcement of the hunters
license law for the ak months from
July LIST to December s1st. was nearly
$4,000. or this amount more than
$4,000 was paid to the school fund
OF the respectiys counties. being the
net proceeds after paying the expenses
OF enforcing the law.
eaetien = ~ the hunters, hesnss Law
provides thas "at the end OF each year
the chief game warden shah return
to each county the total amount coll
lected from the sales of hunting IL
censes In each county. less the actual
cost Of snfercing the laws, IN said
county"
my statement" says Col. Richard
sop. shows that in n counties af-
fected by this law In the past six
months Q total Of sl1.s34.so was coll
lsctsd fron the salss of hunting IL
eensss and that the schools OF there
counties received the amount OF &C..
f4S.o3. Ihavs tried % be ss eennonnl-
cal as possible In the expenditure Of
the license money for law enforce
msnt and from my statement 1t win
be seen that less than 50 per cent. Of
the licenss revsnue has been used for
law enforcement. mailed to each
county treasurer last night the
amount due the school funds OF his
county. :. -. w.. +
The hunters license law has work
ed most successfully In all Of the
counties affected by 1t. 1 anticipate
that q great many more counties now
unaffected by this law will come un.
der the provisions Of the law at this
session Of the Legislatures, In fact,
am In hopes that the hunters IL
cense law will be a Statewide meas.
ure." "
Amount received from sale of
resident hunters licenses from July
j, 1915. to January 1. 1915. and
amount to schools: Nra@
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Springfield, Mass, Jan. 17.-F1re
DESTROYED the Chicopee High schoo,
buildings this morning. The loss is
said to be one hundred and fifty thou
sand. The fire is thought to have been
incendiary.
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New York, Jan. 17.-Fire destroy.
ed twenty thousand tons OF coal in
the Williamsburg yards this morn.
ing. The loss is one hundred and afty
thousand dollars.
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THREE FIRES REPORTED.

New York, New Jersey and Massachu.
8 setts Towns Have Heavy Loss.
Asbury Park. n. J.. Jan. i7.-Fire
DESTROYED Asbury Press and Asbury
Trust Co. buildings this morning. The
loss Is estimated to be one hundred
and fifty thousand.
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Total. .$11.s24.s0 $6.143.o3
This report shows that only II of
the A counties have the hunters Ii
cense.