Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 34, Number 29, 7 December 1908 — Page 8

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Will Be Selected Not Later Than the Third Ballot. It Is Said. CANDIDATES ARE FOR HIM. SLACK IS NOT AS 8TRONG A3 HE IS INCLINED TO THINK, IT IS SHOWN AFTER CAREFUL INVESTIGATION OF SITUATION. Indianapolis, Ind., Dec. 7. Unless there Is a decided change In the situation during the next six weeks, John Worth Kern, of Indianapolis, late nominee for vice president, will be chosen as his party's candidate for the United States senate on not later than the third ballot of the legislative caucus. He has the pole now in a race that has not become as exciting as predicted, and, while there are some obstacles that look threatening to his Interests, they are not to be compared to what his opponents will have to overcome. While not quite as strong as the enlire field, he is near it right now, and if his followers keep from rocking their boat he will wear a senatorial toga after the 4th of next March. The only hope the field has of defeating nim is by perfecting a working combination, which would mean that all but one of the candidates would have to withdraw. There is nothing in the situation now to warrant the belief that the field could deliver its members to any one candidate as against Kern. In fact, Kern and his friends would welcome an attempt to force a combination, as they are confident that he would get more than a majority of the votes If all of his opponents but one would withdraw. It is known that it is the hope of L. Ert Slack, of Franklin, .that the field will take to the timber at the eleventh hour and give him its votes. He is said to be very confident that with what votes he could land with . the withdrawal of Major Menzies, John E. Lamb, B. F. Sbiveley and Edward G. Hoffman, he would have a slight majority over Kern. If Thomas Taggart had remained In the race it is thought now that Slack would have shown more strength; that there would have been a movement to defeat the machine and to rally around Slack as the most available man for that purpose. . . . But when Taggart withdrew he made S UvVtai AdlVU kUBk W fl VUIU MVS part in the contest, and the party seems to have accepted his word. It has been pointed out that the great difficulty in forming a working combination against Kern Is that nearly all the candidates are for him in preference to Slack. Lamb will have nine votes In his own district to start with, but on second choice at least half of them are friendly to Kern. If there is to be a combination the chances are that it will have to be constructed around some one who is not a candidate at this time for instance, around Daniel Slmms, of Lafayette, whise name is mentioned favorably wherever the race Is discussed. Slmms Is a striking figure In Indiana politics and is well liked by all factions of the party. His ability to represent the state with distinction is admitted and there are many who believe that the "lightning will strike" him at the wind-up and' that he will become the nominee without being a candidate. ' MUST NOTIFY T Maneuvers of Dutoh Vessels Does Not Mean War. The Hague, Dec 7. -The naval department of the government of the Netherlands has denied that the maneuvers of three warships off the coast of Venezuela last week were intended as warlike moves. The three ships have been in Venezuelan waters for some time. Officials have Indicated that anything in the nature of a blockade must be duly notified to the Powers before being undertaken. No such action has yet been undertaken. The report that four American warships are expected at Coracon Is not confirmed. One of the largest sawmills in the world has been erected on the Island of Hawaii by a company which has a contract to furnish a million ties a year to an American railroad. Nervous Prostration "I had a general breakdown. A gentleman advised Dr. Miles' Nervine, and I noted an improvement after a few doses, and two bottles gave me entire relief." WM. R. BURKHARDT, S69 Rawlins St.. Washington C. H.. X When the nervous system is weakened, one after another of the organs which they control become inactive, and a general breakdown eventually follows. It may be either the stomach, heart, lungs or kidneys that is first affected. Dr. Miles' Nervine makes weak nerves strong, -by its soothing and strengthening influence upon the nervous system. ' Th first bottle will benefit: If not, the 41-wgglat will retnen your money.

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New 'rork, Dec. y. An East India elephant, weighing four tons and bearing the Anglo-Saxon name of Nellie, moved into a tenement bouse, in East Thirty-fourth street Saturday morning, carrying her trunk with her. At about the same hour most of the other tenants of the house moved out. Shortly afterward the tenants of the house next door followed suit, and It was only a few moments later that other neighbors emulated the example. Before Nellie moved in and thence back through a couple of backyard fences, her place of residence was quite a number of blocks further uptown. But she is hard to suit with regard to her surroundings. Assistants traced the wandering Nellie. She was never out of their sight, but they never . could quite catch up with her, because there were so many persons in the streets. Police reserves from three stations, several fire companies with hooks and ladders, a squad of mounted cops and enough more spectators to do credit to a Chicago-New York base ball game removed the elephant from the building.

News of Surrounding Towns

GREENSFORK, IND. Oreensfork, Ind., Dec. 7. John Martindale Is employed by . the Wayne County Lumber company as teamster. Geo. Davis of Williamsburg was in town Wednesday on business. Jake Miller-of Richmond, was here recently. Miss Susan Ells has been out of school five days on account' of sickness. Mrs. John McLaughlin of Richmond, was the guest of Mrs. A. R. Albertson recently. j Mary A. Lamb came back from Win-1 cheater after a few weeks' visit with her son, Oscar, and family. Billy Clark of Jacksonburg, delivered a wagon load of poultry to D. W. Harris and company Wednesday, Mrs. Oscar Nicholson returned from Richmond after a short visit with her daughter, Mrs. Clay Brooks. John Davis, V. T. Newman, Frank Oler, of Williamsburg, was here recently, attending the meeting of the meeting of the Greensfork national bank directors. Mrs. Nellie Lyon of Dayton, O., has returned to her home after a short visit with Mrs. John Roller. Theodosia McDevltt has been confined to her home for some days on account of illness. Joseph Sykes an old veteran of the civil war, is confined to his home on account of illness. Mrs. Fleming returned to her home at Richmond Wednesday, after visiting her daughter, Mrs. John V. Roller, for a few days. The Ladies' Wlmadosls club of this place was recently entertained by Mrs. Edward Hatfield. Those in attend ance were Mesdames E. S. Martindale, Chas. D. Gause, Lafayette Stigleman, Orville Hoover, Larkin Hoover, Wm. M. Roller, Thos. Tarkleson, H. H. Pagan, John A. Linderman, Fred Cain, Misses Emma Bond, Hazel Hatfield and , Mrs. Mary A. Roller. Dalntey refresh ments were served. Mrs. Kempton of Centerville, was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. John Coddlngton, Friday. The Wayne County Lumber company delivered a load of building material to a contractor in Richmond Friday. Harrison Hoover of Jacksonburg was transacting business here Friday. Richard Smith of Hagerstown visited Mr. and Mrs. John Brooks, east of town Thursday. Pennsylvania Railroad Detective Burns, was in town Friday, looking after the Interests of the company. Miss Linnie Hatfield entertained the Advance club Friday afternoon. Mrs. Alva Robertson has a position at Metcalf, III. Albert O. Pierce is industriously working for signers to a petition to the board of commissioners, asking for an election for local option, and Is meeting success in his undertaking. Mr. and Mrs. Hensley of Richmond were guests of Orville Hoover and wife Friday. Calvin Kooster, a former resident of this vicinity, was visiting Mr. and Mrs. Tom Gunckel last week. Martin Knapp of Hagerstown, was in town on business Friday. Charles Hoover, is on the sick list. . Mrs. Henderson of Chicago, . but a former resident of this place, is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Cook. Mrs. Hollis Hoover of Hagerstown, has returned to her home at Hagerstown, after a few days' visit with Mrs. Alva Cook. Prof. Markle spent Saturday and Sunday at his home near Webster. Mrs. John V. Roller was called to Richmond Friday on account of the illness of her uncle, Clinton Fleming. , D. W. Harris & company have bought an entire huckster outfit of Mr. Hinson, and will start a wagon out on the road soon. Mrs. Melissa Bond and adughter, Marie, were guests of relatives in Richmond, Saturday. Mrs. Horace Dean spent Saturday in Richmond.

a. t 42 A : 3T?"" MILTON, IND. Milton Ind., Dec. 7. Oran Bragg has ordered a new Ford touring car. A number of other residents of the com munity will purchase horseless car riages before summer. Adam C. Weaver and family have moved from Chester and occupy Perry Freeman's farm near Valley "Grove cemetery. Clark Faucett was at Richmond to take a load of A. B. Williams' goods. Mrs. Henry Mueller has returned from a visit to her brother, Herbert Hussey, at Indianapolis. Mrs. Carrie Bragg Johnson will entertain at cards Tuesday afternoon, the guests being the Merry-Go-Round club. . Mrs. H. D. Blackburn has returned to Cincinnati.. Mrs. Lizzie Kimmel entertained the Home club Friday evening. Mrs. Wm. P. Moore was hostess to the Cary club Thursday afternoon. Dr. I. F. Sweney was In Preble county, Ohio, Sunday to attend the funeral of a relative. Miss Ella Doddridge is seriously ill. The Cary club is planning for a meeting Dec. 1st to which men will be invited. The funeral of Henry Stickrdt who died at his home west of Milton, Friday, took place at the M. K. church, Sunday afternoon. Rev. Charles H. Pinnlck, the pastor, conducted the service. Interment at West Side cemetery. . Cyrus Whiteley assisted in the service at the Christian church, Sunday morning. The late Henry Hickrodt left a small estate consisting of money and personal property, which he left by will to Cinderella Hartwell, who for several years was his housekeeper. TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY Take LAXATIVE BROMO Quinine Tablets. Druggists refund money If it falls to cure. E. W. GROVE'S signature is on each box, 25c. ELDORADO, OHIO. Eldorado, O., Dec. 7. A dwelling house owned by Frank Howard, of West Manchester, was considerably damaged by fire and witer yesterday. Hattie Deem, Miss Stoker and HarrisonWillba'um are Richmond shoppers today. Mrs. Flo Wassum of Kansas, who has been visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Philip Coons returned to her home today. ' The drug stock owner by the late William Juday at West Manchester will be appraised today. James Trone, Charles Hoffman and Dr. Martin are the appraisers. Mrs. William Juday was appointed administratrix of her husband's estate. William Werhley, Ray House, William Wilt and Richard Norris are in Richmond. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Jordan of Arcanum, O., are guests of friends and relatives. Mr. and Mrs. George Beard of Greenville are guests of friends. The property in West Manchester belonging to Mrs. Beard and the Blagford heirs was sold today. The sessions of the Farmers Institute are very instructive and Interesting. Misses Ethel and Ella Kimmel, Edith Emrick and Ethel Trick are entertaining the audience this afternoon with some delightful songs. Rev. Bigelow of Cincinnati will address the Farmers Institute this evening on the "Initiative and Referendum" or "Eighty Million Kings." CAMBRIDGE CITY. IMP. Cambridge City, Ind., Dec. 7. Gage Rife, who has been spending several days in this place, has returned to his home. - The ladies of the Social Union will hold a bazaar in the Fraunberg building. December 18th and 19th. Miss Shiloh Vanmater, who was hurt

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Taft Expected to ; Express Views on Negro Problem Of South Tonight SOUTHERN SOCIETY DINES. New York, Dec. 7. Judge William H. Taft, who will tonight be the prin- j cipal guest and speaker at the annual dinner of the North Carolina society1 at the Hotel Astor, will arrive in New York this afternoon and will go to, the home of his brother, Henry W. j Taft. at No. 36 West Forty-eighth j street. It is expected that Judge Taft will outline his policy toward the south, including his attitude on the negro problem and his address will be one of the most noteworthy public utterances between now and his inaugura tion. scjme days ago by falling down the steps at the Masonic Temple, is improving. Mrs. Sadie Sater and daughter, Miss Belle, who have been the guests of frtends In this city, have returned to tlAiir Tmme In OrAenvfllfv Ohio. Vhe Woman's Home Missionary Society will meet with Mrs. W. H. Harrison, Thursday afternoon. John Pusinelll, of Shirley, spent Sunday with his parents in this city. John Kaufman of Dayton, was the guest of friends here, over the Sabbath. The Misses May me Metts, Flossie and Neva Hazelrigg, were the guests of Miss Mary Dillon, on Sunday. Mrs. Matt Kreusch has returned from a visit in Anderson. Her niece. Miss Cora Munchoff, accompanied her home, and will spend several days with relatives and friends in this city. J. A. Boyd met with quite a painful accident Friday evening, by falling from a step ladder in his new building, a distance of six or eight feet. He was stunned and badly bruised, but it is not thought that any serious results will follow. Attorney A. L. Study of Richmond, was a Cambridge City visitor, Saturday. Miss Blanche Nichols of Indianapolis, was the guest of Dr. and Mrs. J. N. Study Sunday. Dr. N. W. Tracy, the Kentucky Temperance evangelist, began a series of twelve illustrated lectures at the M. E. church Sunday evening. MUST GET DOWN JHHIS.UEES Castro Must Apologize Before He Lands in France. Paris, Dec. 7. When President Castro, of Venezuela, arrives at Bordeaux he will not be allowed to set foot on French soil until after he has offered an apology formally for the fashion in which he has flaunted France. This decision was arrived at by the Cabinet at its meeting Saturday, but it was kept secret for two reasons: first, because it was suspected that Castro would disembark at Santander, Spain; and, second, because his physical condition may be such that humanitarian motives might render immediate care at a hospital imperative. THE JOKER NUGGET. An Incident of the Early Australian Gold Diggings. Among the rich finds-In the Australian gold diggings the Joker nugget ranks amoDg the chief. It turned the scale at thirty ounces and was sold for $000. la sl.e and shape it resembled a man's hud, thick at the wrist part and tapering off toward the fingers. The claim had been a good one from the first, and the owner did not have to work hard. One day he was reclining full length Idly searching for nuggets when he caught sight of the Joker. He at ones covered It with his hand and sat up, rather wondering how he would secure the treasure without being seen. If the find became known very man In the field would tramp to the spot and Invade his claim and so prevent him working. A man In an adjoining claim looked up. "Found anything?' he asked. "No. . Seen the ! color that's all. Pitch my coat over to me, will you? IfS lying near there. I want a smoke." "Here you are, mate. But what's the matter? You look pale. Don't yon feel right?" "I'm all right, only the sun la a bit hot." He was struggling with an insane desire to laugh, but he got his coat over the nugget and seated himself on the top of it. Then laughter overpowered him, and he became hysterical. Those about him wondered, but thought the sun had affected him. In a little while he gained his composure and decided to go to his tent. In lifting his coat he managed to take up the lump of gold, and no one knew that he had found anything. It was not until ten days had passed that the fact was noised abroad, and even then few knew the claim whence the Joker came. Gaum, which Is one of the most uninviting of our possessions, will be equipped with an experimental station through the means of which its resources will be investigated and encouraged. Dr. W. H. Evans, of the office of the experiment station at Agana. The station will be conducted under the immediate supervision of the office, with H. L. V. Costenoble as an agent in charge. . An international competition for automatic car couplers will - be held at Milan. Italy, in December, on the; initiative of the National College of j Itanaa RaUwaj Engineers.

Of Interest to

THE EUCALYPTUS FOR PROFIT It Has Been Demonstrated That It Is a Paying Crop. By NORMAN D. INGHAM. Eucalyptus planting has now passed the experimental stage and may be considered without question as a com- I merclal proposition. .The value of the crop and the possibilities of growing it In California have been sufficiently qbovs or ECCALTPTC8, SUMMER. END OF FIRST demonstrated to make judicious plantings eveu ou a large scale perfectly safe, with an assurance of sure and reasonably large profits. It is Important- 'or the planter to conskier in the light of the best informa tion the nature of the product which he will produce, or, in other words, the market which he will attempt to supply with his eucalyptus trees. j Eucalypts may be used either for fuel or for hardwood lumber. For the former purpose the prevailing prices of wood In most of our cities and large towns during the past few years have been such as to make the fuel proposition appear extremely attractive. Many glowing prospectuses are being offered to the public on this basis. It should be remembered, however, that the production and use of natural oil are rapidly increasing, that, gas and electricity for heating purposes are cheap in the cities and that all three are fining more and more into use every day in the place of wood. In fact, wood as fuel Is rapidly becoming a luxury, and there is In the mind of the writer uo reason for expecting any lmrease in its use as fuel by the general public. He therefore believes it unprofitable and unwise to enter upon eucalyptus planting with the sole idea of raising wood for fuel. The profits to be derived from eucalyptus in the future will be found lu hardwood lumber for wagon work, farm and other Implements, railroad, coach and house finishings, furniture, etc. Ties, telephone poles and brldjre timber will also prove profitable. For any of the above named products of eucalyptus at least ten years growth will be required, and of course the older the trees the greater the profits in proportion. The wood of most of the eucalypts makes good fuel. A grove of blue gums five years old, set out 6 by 6 feet apart, under favorable conditions ttCCALTPTTS GLOBULUS FOCB TEARS OLD. should yield from fifty to eighty cords of wood per acre, while at ten years of age 80 to 150 cords may be expected. Groves under Irrigation will undoubtedly do better than the above figures indicate, while the quality of the land will also, of course, have a great Influence. Eucalyptus planting commercially has a number of points in its favor as an Investment over the fruit industry, principally because the fruit business Is more or less of an uncertainty, while the timber proposition is comparatively sure. A heavy rain during the blooming period of the fruit trees checks fertilization, a small crop being the result. This is not the case with the wood crop, where the more rain the greater growth and profits. The harvesting period of most fruits extends over but a few weeks, and if It Is not gathered at that time the crop is a total loss, while, on the other hand, the harvesting period of the timber trees extends over a lifetime. The price of labor may be high or the value of the wood much lower than usual. If either is the case the trees may be allowed to stand. The following year they will be larger and more valuable. Save the expense of buying asparagus plants. Thev w easily grown teaax seed. ALL PLOWING. Facilitates Work In the Spring and Improves Seed Bed. While little definite Investigation ha been carried on to determine the relative value of SDrinz and fall olowlne ern ranches is to get as much as possible of the land to be seeded in the spring plowed during the falL This foresight is considered especially essential in breaking new ground. Oi course In the arid region of the country it is difficult to plow in the fall, and some farmers leave the work until spring in order that the land may be plowed much more easily after the snows and spring rains. One advantage In fall plowing is that it oner nc

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T2e sou ana admits the moisture from the fall and spring rains and winter snows more easily. In home cases, however, quite as gooa results are trained irora leaving r.r, ' . r.. :...k,. .

prevent the snow from blowing and!,5:25. 6:00. 7:30. 8:40, 9:00, 10:00,

accumulates considerable moisture la the soli. Our spud and beet fields are dug up so much that they do not need autumn plowing, and such fields are always in the best tilth in the spring. One distinct advantage in fall plowing is that it facilitates work in the spring and tends to better preparation of the seed bed at that time. If large areas must be plowed in the spring the work is crowded and not enough attention is given by way of preparing the seed bed. Our springs vary, and frequently It Is quite late before farming operations can begin. It is therefore a decided advantage to have the ground plowed in the fall in order that It may be worked up rapidly in the spring with the disks and harrows. Another advantage for fall plowing is that it affords a good means of disposing of the manure. As soon as the grain la cut and when it it standing in shock manure may be distributed over the field and as soon as the thrashing Is done can be plowed under. The precipitation of the succeeding months beats down the soil and so tends to bring about decomposition in the manure. If the manure is left and plowed under in the spring It frequently lies lu strawy bunches and interferes with the rise of molstur later. The observations in many sections Indicate that the very best way to dispose of manure is to get It on the ground and plow it down in the fall. Our modern traction plows and the Introduction of the disk plow have done much to simplify Tall and wlntel plowing in this country. It frequently occurs that we have a good rain or a snowstorm, after which tha plowing can be done quite readily. Tha Waugh Plum. For many years the cureullo and various other pests made the culture ol the plum practically unprofitable In A CLUSTER or WAUOH PLCMS. America. Of late years, however, tw insects destructive to this admirable fruit hare become less plentiful, and now there hare been introduced so manj' kinds that are proof against the ; ravages of the plague that the plum is fast resuming Its original Importance as a garden and orchard fruit, Plum culture has already reached a high stage of development on the Pacific coast, and since the new varieties from Japan made their appearance the number of growers all over the country has Increased greatly. The modern plum is a great Improvement over the old fashioned fruit of a half century ago. Some of the hybrids recently brought to public no tice by American growers bid fair to' become prime favorites. Among the j most promising of these is the Waugh, a plum which has stood the test remarkably well and Is in every respect a desirable acquisition. Saving Waste Land. The people of Denmark are fast reclaiming their waste land by the labor of convicts. In Jutland there is a large undereldped territory of almost barren waste covered with a tough, heathy undergrowth. The government sets the prisoners at work breaking up the tongb surface and putting It Into shape for farming. Even then the land is at first of very low grade, and It la given away to settlers who care to take possession.Through their efforts many farms have begun to dot the Jutland landscape, and trees are seen where formerly were nnbroken stretches of barren land. Many acres of good grain bearing land have been built np by the patient toil of the Danish settlers. The experiment may be a valuable hint for other countries during the present period of hard times, which seems to be almost worldwide In Its extent. The great number or unem ployed as well as the convicts might be set to work and kept out of mischief la reclaiming the waste lands. Theater managers estimate that there are about eleven . thousand thea ter attendants In New York city who attend at least one performance each week throughout the season. Suits Cravencties Overcoats $10 No Mere. No Less. At a positive saving oi $5.00

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Terre Haute, Indianapolis & Eastern Traction Co. Eastern Division (Time Table Effective Oct 27. 190?.) rralns leave Richmond Iff Indian-

JtpoIIfc an Intermedial stations at e:00 a. nx, 7:25 8:0. 9:25. 10:00, -i:oo. 12:00. 1:00. 2.2s. s:oo. 4:00. 11:10. Limited trains. Last car to Indianapolis, 8:40 p. sa. Last car to New Cattle. 10:00 p. m. Trains connect at Indianapolis for Lafayette, Frankfort, Crawford vW, Terre Haute, Clinton. Sullivan, Parta SCHEDULES Chicago. Cincinnati & Loaisvde Railroad Company Phone 2062 In EM ect November IS. 1908. East Bound Chicago-Cincinnati

STATIONS jiiy jajMy Dally Lv Chicago S.lSam lO.OSpml Ar Peru 1.13pm 2.13aml Lv Peru 1.23pm S.ZSaml .0am Lv Marlon ... t.l Spm 3.1am T.OOara Lv Muncie ... 3.01 pm 4.10am T.iSam Lv Richmond. 4.20pm 5 21amf t.l 2 act L.v Ct Grove.. 4.63pm 6.65ant Ar Cincinnati, t SOpm 7.20am West Bound- Clndnnatl-Clilcafs stations iirj; Lv Cincinnati. 8 1 6am10.00pm Lv Ct Orove.. 5aml 1.14pm Lv Rlcbmond. 10.S0amjl2.0tam T.OOpm Lv Muncie ... ll.SOamj 1.22am I.SOpm Lv Marion ...12.60pm 2.14am t.IOpm Ar Peru 1.63pmj 2.13am lt.S0pm Lv Peru ..... 2.03pm( 3.23am Ar Chlragro .. 6.40pm 7.36am

12th St. Station) All trains run daily. Sunday servtc same as on week days. Through Vetlbuled Trains 'betwees Chicago and Cincinnati. Double dally service. Through sleepers on train! Noa. 2 and 4 between Chicago and Cincinnati. Fine Buffet service on trains 1 and t. For train connections and Other information call C. A- BLAIR. P. A T. A. Home Phone 202. Richmond. Xa4 C. C. &L. Low Rates to Chicago On Account Live Stock Exhibition. ONLY 86.75 Bound Trip Selling dates, Nor. 29th. 30th. and Dec 1st. 2nd. 3rd and 4th. Final limit, Dec 12th. '65.10 Round Trip to Spokane, Washington. Account National Apple Sbow Selling dates. Dec 1st, 2nd and 3rd. Final limit, Dec 29th. For particulars calK C. A. BLAIR. P. & T. A-, Home Tel. 2062. I t ! GOING SOUTH ? ! Tottiti o tv n-iidPirnfflia And the Happy Sonny SoatnlantfT Very low round trip rates are offered via Cae C. C 2t IL,. During the Winter Season. Good Connections at Cincinnati for Thru Trains to the South. For free printed matter and fall information as to rates .and routes. Home TeL 2062 C A. Blair, P. & T. A or address T. H. Gurney. G. P. A Chicago. Try our $3.50 Heatinn Stove COAL B.C.BulIerdiek&Son Phone 1235. 525 S. 5ft SL : 1IISURAIICE, REAL ESTATE J LOAMS, RENT. J Y. H. BradOury a Son Room 1 and 3, Vasioott Bik