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Gunnison news-champion., 1917-10-05
GOULD LOSES D. 1 R. 6.
NUDGE TO QUIT

Denver September 20, 17.-The
Denver & Rio Grande railroad next
month will lose its identity as an in
dependent property and will be re-
merged with the Missouri Pacific and
Western-P Pacific lines, with headquart-
ers removed from Denver to New York
or st. Louis. With the surrender by
George Gould to the Missouri Pacific
of the Denver & Rio Grande, there
passed the last Of q princely Inherit
ance from Jay Gould, the Wall Street
wizard, including the elevated railroad
system of New York City, the Western
Union Telegraph Company, the Wa
bash, extending from Chicago and the
Great Lakes to st. Louis and Kansas
City: the Missouri Pacific and its alli-
ed lines,s tapping territory extending
from Colorado to the Gulf of Mexico,
thru the heart of the richest of the
richest producing territory in the coun
try, and the Denver & Rio Grande,
linking this combination Of rail sys-
TENS with Colorado, Utah and New
Mexico.
Two years ago, George Gould made
a combination with conservative ele-
ment Of the directors in the Rio
Grande, resulting in the divorcing Of
the Rio Grande from the Missouri Pa
cific and the Western-Pacific, and it's
establishment as an independent prop
erty with headquarters in Denver, with
H. U. Nudge, q railroad executive, Of
rare ability, as president, under q two
year contract, carrying salary Of
$50, 900 a year.
This splendid success following the
divorcement Of the system augured
well for q continuance Of the 'home
rule" policy, with relations indepen-
dent Of any connecting lines, prom
Using to develop the property to an
earning basis that would make it
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Gunnison news-champion., 1917-10-05
u. S. OFFERS $50 REWARD
FOR EVERY DRAFT EvADER

Washington, Sept. ga roundup
of all persons selected under the draft,
but who failed to respond to the call
to the colors, will be begun at once.
Provost Marshal General Crowder to-
day Informed all state governors that
the United States government is pre-
pared to pay a reward of $50 for the
apprehension Of each deserter. This
sum is in addition to the rewards Of
fered by many states and counties
thruout the country.
However our Local Board has re-
ceived no official knowledge Of this,
Gunnison news-champion., 1917-10-05
NOTIFY CLERK I9IlIE IDMITs.
lGE SUSPENDED ASSESSMENTS

On Saturday the House adopted
the conference report suspending as
sessments on mining claims in the
United States during this year and
next The Senate took action shortly
afterwards and the president will
sign the bill this week.
However, in order to obtain the BEN
efits of this suspension, you must file q
notice with the county clerk and
recorder that you intend to take ad-
vantage of the resolution, and this in
lieu Of the usual affidavit Of labor and
improvements. It is not self-operat-
ing. Someone may jump your claim
The text Of the resolution follows:
Resolved by the senate and house
of Representatives Of the United States
of America in congress assembled,
That in order that labor may be most
effectively used in raising and pro-
ducing those things needed in the pro-
secution Of the present war with Ger
many, that the provisions Of section
twenty-three hundred and twenty-four
of the revised statutes Of the United
States, which requires on each mining
claim located, and until q patent has
been issued thereof, not less than 500
worth Of labor to be performed, or
improvements to be made during each
year, be, and the same is hereby, sus-
pended during the years 1917 and
1918.
provided that every claimant Of
any such, mining claim in order to OBJ
tain the benefits Of the resolution shall
file or cause TO be filed in the office
where the location notice or certificate
il recorded ON or before Dee. 81, Of
each Of the years 1917 and 1918, .
notice of his desire to hold said claim
under this resolution: Provided fur
ther, that this resolution shall not ap-
ply to oil placer location or claims.
Gunnison news-champion., 1917-10-05
COMMISSIONERS DISPOSE OF
LOTS OF PROPERTY

rs
At their regular October meeting
the county commissioners found their
time mostly occupied with routine
business and in arranging sale. Of the
county's interest in number Of large
real estate deals. There is particular
demand for old mining claims, that
have IN former years been sold for
taxes. The county Il realizing quite
. sum from selling its interest in these
once abandoned claims, and at the
same time their disposal adds impetus
te ths mining properties Of our sec
Tie tax eommission has seemed TO-
nt9undexstand conditions around Par
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Gunnison news-champion., 1917-10-05
FROM CLAUDE CLAY
Camp Funston, Kansas.
Oct. 1, 1917.

Camp Funston, Kansas.
Oct. l, 1917.
Dear Friends:
I just got your letter that you
wrote the 18th. You did not have the
address right. am enclosing the en-
velope you sent, it has been in the Y.
NJ. c. A. and all over guess.
Have learned q lot since came here
and you have to obey orders, too. We
70 to bed at 900 o'clock every night
and get up at 5:45 and you must get
up. That would be good for Bob.
would like to see him get up like
that for awhile.
here except when was guard ct the
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SWIFT DRIVERS MEET HEAD-ON

A slight accident occurred Wednes-
day afternoon when the cars driven by
Lilbern Lashbrook and Allen Pittser
met with a collision in front of the
Japanese restaurant on Main street.
The cars were going at rather
fast rate Of speed and caused great
jar when they met.
Theodore Racey, who was IN the
car with Allen Pittser, was thrown
out and slightly injured; Allen was
knocked senseless. One wheel was
torn of the delivery car but no par
ticular harm was done to the Buick.
Gunnison news-champion., 1917-10-05
MARROW ESCAPE FORM
BLAZE AT ELITE GARAGE

When an oil barrel in the rear Of
the Elite Garage was discovered ON
fire yesterday afternoon, there was
quite a scurrying Of the fire depart
ment. However, . can Of Pyrene wns
handy and those first on the sceno
had the blaze out before the hose WAS
laid. It was . fortunate escape for
the garage.
Gunnison news-champion., 1917-10-05
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List Of men leaving Gunnison Octo.
ber 3rd:
Serial No. Name Address
34S-Ira d. Ssnkey, Gunnison
Gunnison news-champion., 1917-10-05
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Jarvis Edwards went to Cimmaron
Monday to relieve Owen Cady, who
was laid Off with sprained ankle.
Gunnison news-champion., 1917-10-05

The following fifty boys are pres
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Grand Forks herald., 1917-02-17
Items Of Interest

s{ g X
Among the social events scheduled
for the coming week is the formal
dancing party to be given on Thurs
day evening. February az in the Ma
sonic temple. The hours will be from
until 2 o'clock and supper Is to be
served at midnight. The committee
IN charge of this party have complet-
ed arrangements to make this one of
the most enjoyable parties Of the sea-
son.
will be the special features Of the
dancing party to be given on Tuesday
evening, February 20. in the Domino
room by the Dacotah club. This will
be the last party Of the series that
has been given during the past sew
eral weeks by this club. "A flve-piece
orchestra will play the dance pro-
gram and the hours will be from un-
til IL o'clock.
A Mystery social will be given in
the parlors Of the Plymouth Congre-
gational church on Friday evening,
February 23, by the members Of the
North Side circle Of the W0mens
Guild. In addition to the program.
light refreshments will be served, and
q very interesting time is promised
those who attend. A most cordial in
vitation is extended to all members OF
this party.
Mrs. w. ]. Pierce and Mrs. M. Nor
man will be hostesses on Tuesday
evening at card party in the lower
auditorium of st. Michael's pro-cathe-
dral. This is the last Of series OF
such parties that have been given
during the past few weeks. Grand
nola will be the pastime and playing
will commence at o'clock. A cor
dial invitation is extended to all to
attend.
The members Of the class Of 1917
Of the University Of North Dakota
will be hosts this evening, when they
entertain at the senior prom, the only
social event they give during the
year. This party is the most important
social event Of the second semester.
President and Mrs. f. L. McVey,
Prof. and Mrs. Raymond r. Hitch
cock, Coach and Mrs. Andy Gill. Dean
Ella Fulton and DR.. Park will act as
and the hours will be from Z until II
o'clock. The affair will be formal
program dance. and q seven-piece or
chestra has been engaged to play tho
program Of dance numbers
The class colors, pink and white,
have been chosen for the decorations
of the gymnasium. Light refresh
ments are to be served during the ev-
ening. Seventy-five couples will be
present.
Mrs. e. F. Chandler Of University
Place. returned last evening from
Emerado, whore she delivered an ad-
Grand Forks herald., 1917-02-17
. OF Interest to Women .

dress on North Dakota's Clay Pro-
ducts" at the convocation period OF
the Emefado high school. This IL
one Of q series Of addresses that have
been arranged by the school officers
for the benefit Of the scholars and
their parents. s
Mrs. Chandler explained the differ
ent processes employed in making
pottery, and then demonstrated the
making Of pottery vase. To further
illustrate her talk. Mrs. Chandler had
with her an exhibit of the various
articles Of pottery that was sent out
by the School Of Mines OF the unfver-
sity:
Curling club were entertained at a
o'clock dinner. Thursday evening by
Mrs. William Ball and daughters at
their home, 825 North Fifth street.
Vases of yellow and red tulips were
used to center the table and novel
little place cards in the form Of cur
ling stones marked the places Of the
guests. Covers were laid for 10.
The teachers : Of : the = city were en-
tertained at a costume party at the
Y. w. G. A. rooms last evening. The
guests came attired in children's at
tire. and the evening was given over
to the playing Of childish games. Dur
ing the evening, refreshments suita-
BILE to the occasion were served by the
committee in charge Of the party.
The affair was one of the most enjoy
able ever given at the association
rooms.
The Junior prom Of the University
Of Minnesota was held last evening at
the Radisson hotel In Minneapolis.
The grand march was led by Frank
Mayer, son Of Mr.. apd Mrs. Theodore
Mayer Of East Grand Forks. and Miss
Rosa Briggs, daughter Of Mr.. and
Forks.
Miss Anne Briggs. who left tho city
few days ago for a visit with rela-
tives in; st. Paul, was also q guest at
the party. Miss Briggs will accom-
pany her sister back to Madison,
Wis, on sunday, where she will take
her second semester work at the UNI
versity of wisconsin.
The last Of the series Of dancing
parties given by the Elks until after
the Lenten season took place last ev-
ening in the Elks' temple on North
Fourth street. There was a good at
tendance and dancing was enjoyed
from until IL O'CLOCK. Light re-
freshments were served during the
evening.
Mr.. ana Mrs. Frank LeDuc, 402
North Fourth street, entertained the
members of the D. L. Card club at
their home Thursday evening, COM
plimentary to their guests, Mr.. and
Mrs D. H. McGurren Of Crazy, N. D.
Norwegian whist was the pastime of
the evening and three tables were in
play. Mrs. LeDuc was assisted in
serving refreshments after the games
by Mrs. Ed. Murphy.
X X X
Mrs. A. Mcmahon, I'LL University
avenue. entertained company of
young people at her home last even
ing, complimentary to her daughter,
Miss Anna Mcmahon. The evening
was passed in music and games, and
light refreshments were served.
Grand Forks herald., 1917-02-17
Clubs and Guilds.

The regular meeting Of the Re-
Monday afternoon in the Odd Fellows
hall. Mrs. L. w. Pratt, Mrs. J. r.
Nelson and Mrs. 8. 8. Caswell will be
the hostesses. All members Of the
circle are urged to attend this meet
ing.
''The Bacteriology Of the City Wa
ter" will be the subject Of q talk to
be given by w. w. Hanford, assistant
in the public health labratory Of the
university, before the meeting Of the
the Civic league, at o'clock Monday
afternoon in the Farmers room at
the court house. Dean e. ]. Babcock
Of the university will also speak on
The City Water from Chemical
Standpoint" A cordial invitation Ia
extended to the members Of the other
departments Of the league and to all
interested in this subject to attend the
meeting and hear these addresses.
DIR. ]. Adams Puffer. the vocational
training expert. who has spent the
week at the university, Will be the
vesper speaker at the Y. w. G.. A. at
S o'clock Sunday afternoon. The
house girls will serve the social tea.
Mrs. E. &. 1E.peranc.. i = 4 s.. Chest
Of the Monday Afternoon Bridge club
at her home for the regular weekly
meeting.
The Tuesday club will be enter
tanned on Tuesday evening at tho
home Of Mrs. l. NJ. Hardy. 40b South
Fifth, street. Tuesday evening. Auction
Bridge will be the pastime Of tho
evening, and after the games social
time will be enjoyed and refreshments
served.
Mrs. P. e. Henxood. sos walnut
street, will be hostess to the NOM
bers Of the Entire Nous club on Mon
day afternoon. The subject to be TAX
on up will be American Music" and
Mrs: c. F. Wisner will have charge
will have charge Of the musical pro-
gram to be given on the victrola.
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There will be regular meeting of
Acacia chapter No. IL. o. E. s.. at
1880 O'clock Tuesday evening in the
Masonic temple. Signed. Pearl Gets,
worthy matron: Sadie G. Kermott.
secretary.
The regular meeting Of the wednes-
day Afternoon Whist club will be held
on Wednesday afternoon at the home
Of Mrs. Fred Boese. Flat Of the
Spriggs block. A social hour will be
enjoyed after the game.
X 4 K
There will be no meeting Of the
Women's Catholic Order Of Forestera
on Tuesday, the regular meeting
night. The date Of the meeting will
1e announced later.
Mrs. W. v. Fanov.ts : 8 : of tn. p4nn,e
flats will be hostess to the members
Of the Neighborhood club on Monday
afternoon.
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Tho International Friendship club
Of the 7. w. G. A. will be hostess
at dress up party in the associa-
ton rooms on Thursday evening. Each
girl is privileged to ask some ones
mother to this affair. A program OF
games and music is being arranged
for the occasion and an enjoyable
time is planned for the evening.
The Carol choir Of the Plymouth
Congregational chrurch will entertain
at a 'play party in the lower audi
torium of the church on Thursday
afternoon, February %. Games. mu-
sic and other diversions will be the
pastime Of the afternoon, and the
committee in charge Of the party will
serve light refreshments.
Grand Forks herald., 1917-02-17
Church Affairs

The mission study class Of the First
Presbyterian church will meet at 3
O'Clock Wednesday afternoon at the
homo Of Mrs. C. c. Getchell, 876 Bel
mont avenue.
Elmer and George Hagen. who
have recently returned from tho Mex
ican border with Company M, were
guests Of honor at tho meeting Of the
Young Peoples society Of the First
Lutheran church last evening. Tho
society showed their appreciation Of
the patriotism of these members Of
the society, was shown by q rising
vote.
Miss Nellie Garvick read paper on
Martin Luther, and q musical pro-
gram was given. Mrs. T. q. Dahl and
Miss Anna Peterson served refresh
ments at the social hour.
The various districts Of the LadieY
Aid society Of the First Methodist
church will have meetings at the fol-
lowing places at 3 o'clock Wednesday
afternoon:
District No. will be entertained
at the homo Of Mrs. Ruden, 811 North
Fifth street. 4.
District No. 2 will meet with Mrs.
II. Tisdale. as Dakota avenue.
District No. 3 will meet with Mrs.
n. M. Wood, sos Chestnut. street.
District No. will be entertained
at the homo Of Mrs. ii. x. Chidlaw.
Ill Euclid avenue.
District No. will be entertained
by Mrs.. q. II. QuiSley at her home,
1894 University avenue.
Grand Forks herald., 1917-02-17
First NIethoflist Epf.copal.

Church corner Fourth street and
Alpha avenue, A. H. Thompson, pas
tor, 1880. The Beauty and Power Of
Kindness. as illustrated in the Life Of
Abraham Lincoln. IL, Sunday school.
will discuss The Living Wage under
the direction Of Prof. H. B. Whaling.
$3.50, Epworth league. 1880. Patriotic
service. The Women's Relief Corps
will attend in a body. A special in
vitation is extended to the members
Of the q. A. R., the Sons Of Veterans
and our returned soldier boys and
their friends. All are requested to
wear the national colors. The pastor
will deliver an address on '"The Pow
er Of Personality as Demonstrated in
the Lives Of Washington and Lin
coln.''
Grand Forks herald., 1917-02-17
Baptist Music.

Baptast Music.
The music at tho Baptist church
Sunday will be as follows:
Morning.
Organ Voluntary-Chorale. ..Dunham
Anthem-Ye Shall Dwell in the
Land Stainer
O6ortory So1o-Baby1on. Watson
Miss Glenna Garvin.
Organ Postlude-Festival March,.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Raa6ler
Evening.
Organ Prelude-Fantasy. ....-. .Merleel
Anthem-l Will Call Upon Thee...
........ BUCK
Organ Postlude-1mpromptu .Merkel
II. e. winslow, director. Mrx T. G.
Harrington, organist.
Grand Forks herald., 1917-02-17
Zion lutheran.

David stoeve, pastor. Services in
English Sunday morning at 10:45;
services in Morse Sunday evening at
1880. English Sunday school at $40;
Morse Sunday school. The Daughters
Of Zion, Kings Knights. the Teachers
Training class and the two junior
bible classes at ~ o'clock. Miss Ida
English Sunday school and Mr.. An
drew Peterson Of the Morse. There
will be a series Of special meetings
next week in conjunction with the
Trinity church alternating in the two
churches The catechetical classes
Grand Forks herald., 1917-02-17
- II er M oney
Troubles They Pet

Troubles" They get
more vexatious as the cost
Of foods climbs skyward.
Meat, eggs and vegetables
are almost beyond the fam
ly purse. Happy IS the
housewife who knows
Shredded Wheat, its low
cost and I'D high food value.
A better balanced ration
than meat or eggs and costs
much less. Two Shredded
Wheat Biscuits with milk
or cream make Q complete,
perfect meal supplying al
tho nuhiment needed for 4
half days work &C 4 cot az.
q fevv cent?. Deliciiuus Sor
anymsalvvith milk korcream,
Or with stewed fruits.
EalllL n. =.
Grand Forks herald., 1917-02-17
meet every Saturday morning, the
Morse class at $3.50 and the English
at II O'clock.
Norwegian Baptise,

Norwegian Baptist
Rev. c. J. Hill will have services in
the Norwegian Baptist church Feb
ruary 18 at 10:45 a. m. and 1880 p. m.
These meetings will be in the Nor
wegian language. Subject: Does the
Bible Teach Organized Churches. and
How? Evening subject What Is
Sanctihcation.
Grand Forks herald., 1917-02-17
Church Services
St. Marysa fCAtholic \

masses 1850 and $3.50 .. m.
Grand Forks herald., 1917-02-17
COMNfIsION CREATED.

Philadelphia, Feb. ia board OF
commissioners to care for, control and
superintend the internal arrangements
of Independence Hall and its llistori-
cal annexes. Congress Hall and the
old city hall, was created yesterday
by city councils. The municipal leg
islators also repealed all ordinances
use any Of the building constituting
the Independence Hall groups.
This year marks the semi-cen.
tennial. anniversary Of the first dis.
covery of diamonds in South Africa.
Grand Forks herald., 1917-02-17
Manyal lCashobc.l
Church of God.

High mass at 1880. Attended
from st. Mary's. Grand Forks.
Grand Forks herald., 1917-02-17

CnUkCh OF God.
10 q. m. Sunday school; II q. m.
sermon. Subject, Practical Unity"
1880 p. m. sermon. Subject, "Tho
Unshaken." This will conclude the
revival meetings. Come and hear
the lady evangelist before she leaves.
A. q. Ahrendt, pastor.
Grand Forks herald., 1917-02-17
First Lutheran.

Services in Morse at 10.lB q. m.
Services in English 7:45 p. m. Sunday
school at IL o'clock. Bible class at 10
q. m. Ladies' Aid society Thursday af-
ternoon at usual place. Business meet
ing Tuesday evening. o'clock p. m.
H. b. Thorgr1msen, pastor.
Grand Forks herald., 1917-02-17
ssTHE WORLD DO AIOvB.s

seTHE WORLD DO MOvR~
A few examples Of the progress of
science and civilization and some
queer bits Of older customs:
| A German has invented an intern0
combustion locomotive engine using
crude oil. which. in tests, developed .
speed exceeding sixty miles an hour.
Grand Forks herald., 1917-02-17
scandinavian IN. n

SCand1naV1on NJ. II,
Corner First avenue and Chestnut
street. Services will be held as fol-
lows: Sunday services every Sunday
at 10:45 a. M, and 8 p. m. Sunday
school at IL o'clock. Epworth league
meeting at p. m. All Scandinavians
are cordially invited. j. Lorentz, pas
tor. Phone T. s. 937.
Grand Forks herald., 1917-02-17
CHURCH MUSIC
Zion Lutheran.

Morning.
Preiude-Berceuse. %. Emf Berger
Anthem-O How Lovely is Zion...
........ ............... Hoffman
Onertory-Melody ....... .Engelmann
Evening
Prelude-Slumber Song. Booth
Offertory-Hungarian Dance No. s
.................. Brahna
Anthem-Jesus er min sang. ..Hoyer
Postlude-Onward Christian Sol
diers .................. Whiting
Grand Forks herald., 1917-02-17
Plymouth Congregational.
Morning.

11y111OtAI0
Morning.
Prelude-Dawn .............. Nev1n
Anthem-Unto Thee, o Lord. Nelson
Offertory-Pastorale ...... Scarlatti
Postlude-F'estive March ..... Erb
Evening.
Prelude-A Night Song ...... Nevin
Observation-Disclosures Rachmaninoff
Postlude-Alleluhia ...... Rockwell
Howard Patmore, pianiste. Emily
s. Haselbarth. director.
Grand Forks herald., 1917-02-17
st, Marks Eutheran.

st. Marks Cuf6e6an
Corner Fifth street and Interna-
tional avenue. J. H. Richard, minister.
Sunday school and bible study 1880,
A. I. Widlund. superintendent; w.
H. Brown. adult class teacher. Luther
urday 1850. Sunday morning wor-
ship 1880. Theme: "JourneyinK to
Jerusalem" Evening worship 1880.
Theme: 1.-The Sanctity Of Life." q
continuation Of the series Of sermons
on the Ten Commandments. A cor
dial invitation to worship with us. All
services in English.
Grand Forks herald., 1917-02-17
Plymouth congregational.

Corner Filth street and University
avenue. VIM. H. Elfring. minister.
Emily 8. Haselbarth, minister Of
Herold Frame, church school super
intendent. Morning worship 1890.
DR.. ]. Adams Puffer of Boston will
be the speaker. All parents are urged
to bring their boys and girls to this
service. Church school 11:45. Chris
tian Endeavor 6:45 p. m. Evening
service 1880. Albert Edward Wiggam
will give his famous lecture "Penny-
wise People" The public is cordially
invited. Physicians, nurses, parents
and sociology students are especially
welcomed to hear this man. Come
early and avoid the rush.
Grand Forks herald., 1917-02-17
St. Paul,s Episcopal.

8 .. M. Holy Communion; 1880
q M, morning prayer and sermon:
12 m. Sunday school; 1880 P. M.
evening prayer and sermon. Lenten
Services: Ash Wednesday. February
Fl, 10:00 q m, Holy Communion;
1880 p. M. evening prayer and utany.
Service every day in the week At
p. M. except Wednesday. Children's 8
service Fridays at p. m. Sunday,
ss anr 't 70 as fs. dfy :se foE
I earnestly request all Of my people
to make their gift tomorrow (Sun-
day. II they have not already done
so. Envelopes will be placed IN the
pews for this purpose. Como pre-
pared to take q part in this great en-
terprise. st. PauPs should give up
wards Of a $1,000. Will you do your
part? Rev. ]. Watson. rector.
Grand Forks herald., 1917-02-17
Swedish Iathcra.

Swedish Lutheran.
Corner Of Alpha avenue and Sixth
street. ]. M. Persenius, pastor. Sun
day school at 10 o'clock a. m. Regu-
lar service at 1880 o'clock p. m. The
Ladies' Aid society meets at the home
Of DR.. and Mrs. A. A. Westeen, 2l7
North Sixth street next Wednesday at
3 o'clock p. m. All are cordially in
Vited.
Grand Forks herald., 1917-02-17
CHURCHRs NOT HEATED,

London, Feb. Churches In Ham
burg will not be heated after Febru-
ary II, according to q dispatch from
that city to the Exchange Telegraph
company by way Of Rottsrdam.
Museums will be warned only enough
20 prevent damaGo 10 collections and
IN schools, theaters and concert halls
have 6een closed bocauss they az
forbidden 70 receive coal. s