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M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1856-11-20
A LnHY Case.

81 want to know" bawlcd out
Speargrass, "il that boy hain't got
through with them taters YETI"
Snakes alive!" responded the old
woman, "you had better be lookin'
arter that Jabez; here it's night, and
he haint been and brought a single
ofthem taterS from the field this bles,
sed day"
"Tcw bad," continued the old man;
"l'll bet he hain't dug a bushel Of po.
tatocs this day, and | strictly charged
him to be spry, and dig and carry in
ten bushels before shutdown, or I'd
give him the all-frcdest walloping he
ever had in his born days"
With this piece of eloquence burn
ing on his lips, Spcargrass took down
Il waffle and started for the tater-fcld.
There stood Jabez, great loblolly of
a Slab-sided, do-lesS looking whelp,
digging Iordcar life, as though ne was
afraid dark would catch him before he
got the last potato out Of the ground.
why on earth," bawlS out the old
man amt you been and brought in
them taters Where are they9 How
many have you dug"
Well, dad" responded the hope
tnI, trying to wipe the sweat from his
brow, and Strengthening up his long
lazy body perpendicular with the
shovel handle, I've been tuckerin'
away like sin all the afternoon. and"
Whar's the taters!" bawled the
old man.
Wall, dad, there's one l were
a shaken ont another when You come,
and as SOON as | tip t'other out, therell
be just three OF 'em."
Old Spcargrass went in " lemons" "
and the way he let loose with his wat
lie, and Jabrz cut loose for home, was
a fneilIustration I0r the comic altman
ac.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1856-11-20
gtlisteIIaneous 9rtitIrs.
GEMS.

Fortune is sometimes heaped NJ
like snow, and like the snow melts
and thaws to nothing again.
A pleasant wife is a rainbow in the
sky when her husbands mind is toss
ed with storms and tempests.
The pride Of position in society
causes more anxiety, more heart aches
and more severe toll, than the neccssa
ries of life.
We should be cautious how we in,
dulge in the feeling ola virtuous in.
Indignation. 1t is the handsome broth.
er danger and hatred.
1t was a provcrb among the Greeks
that fattcrer who lifts you mp to the
clOnds, has the same motive rs the
eagle when he raises the tortoise in
the air-he wishes to gain something
by your ia !.
One of the strongest rebukes upon
the mcannesS Of human nature ever
conceived was in the picture OF the
rich man refusing his poor noighbor
the crumbs, while the dog took pity
on him, and licked his sores.
Spirit is now a very fashionable
word to act with spirit, TO speak
with spirit, means only to act rashly
and speak indscre tly. An ahleman
shows his spirit by gentle words and
rcsolutc actions ; he is neither hot nor
timid.
Reputation may be the reward Of
mcdiocrity, and fame, Of talent that
panders to popular passions; ; but i'm
mortal renown is the endless chant Of
generations, since the praise of God
like men, who have lifted their race
toward heaven.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1856-11-20
Useful Hints.

WEEKLY EXAMINATIONS Sec that
beef and pork are under brine; count
towels, sheets, spoons, &c; examine
preserves and see that they do not be-
come moldy mend all garments see
that vegetables in the cellar are not
sprouting and becoming moldy ; count
clothes. pins; stir Indian meal to pre-
vent fermentation.
DEEP AND SHALLOW PLANTING
c. l.. Shepherd, of Illinois. planted
his corn.felds shallow, or about an
inch deep, except eight rows through
the middle, which were planted two
or three inches deep. The shallow
corn came up first, and kept the lead
during the whole season. The differ.
ence was discernable as far as thC
corn could be seen.
WASH FOR BARNs.-The Horticul
taralist gives the following as the bes
for this purpose Hydraulic cement
one peck ; freshly Stacked line, on,
peck yellow ochre, Gn powder.) touI
pounds the whole to be dissolved in
hot water and applied with brush.
FooD FOR SICK ANIMALs.-The
American Veterinary Journal states
that an excellent diet for sick animals
is simply scalded shorts. When t
horse has taken cold. with discharge
from the nostrils. the mash may bc
put into the manger while hot with
the view ofsteaming the nasal paSsa.
ges.
Wounds in cattle are quickly cured
by washing several times day with
a mixture of the yolk of eggs and
spiIitS ofturpentine.
PAINTING HoUsEs.-The paint will
harden better and last twice as LONG
by being applied late in the Autumn
than during the hot season.
To dry pumpkins, stew them frs
they will be as good as fresh pump
kins 10 winter. Finish the drying II
8 warm oven.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1856-11-20
PURSELL & GORDON,

(sURyIvORs OF PuRsELL. GORDON a COL
IMPORTERS AND DEALERS IN QUEENS
l. ware, China and Glass. Also Lamps and "a,
Table Cutlery, No. l, Enterprise Buildings.N3k
Front Street, Portsmouth Ohio. W
~ AsSortmcnts selected and packed by us for
Furnace Stores and the country trade, always on
hand. HG6tf
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1856-11-20
The Progress Of our Country,

1t sStated that the population OF tn,
eleven infant colonies in 1901 was
262, 900. Georgia and Dclawar,
were added to the number about 1749
and the census reports give us 1,O4G
900. In the year 1775 the thirteen colo
nies had 100000 whites and 500. .OO(
slaves. After the adoption of til,
present Constitution in 1890, there
were thirteen States, with 3,172.8e4
white, 50,456 free colored and 300, 20.
slaves. The total population at this
time is approaching thirty Millions
The number Of electoral votes is 29G
requiring 149 to elect a President BY
the people. The free States have III
AMI the slave 1870.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1856-11-20
CARPENTERS TOOLS.
Notions! NOtiOnS!!

.nUR stock of Motions for Jubbing is complete,
\ J in our Notion Room on the second story
We ask country merchants aud others to cali aud
examine our price and assortment before purcha-
sing. as they will there fnd everything they want
such as Needles, Pins, Combs Of all kinds
Thmbles, Port Monies aud Wallets, Buttons,
Necklaces. Japunned Ware, and in fact everything
in the notion line. ut prices full us low as they can
be obtained elsewhere.
may22 ID. n. MURRAY d co.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1856-11-20
sTEAM FURNITURE FACToRYl
iATHIAs LLwIs. WILLIAM NJ. wTETH
LEMlS 4 MYETn.

sUcCEssoRs TO DENNNG.. CAMPBELL 4 CO.,
TMPOR1SRS. WHOLESALE AND RETAIL
l. dealers in English German ard American
Hardware. Cutlery. Sadleiy and Cariiugc Tim
mings, Iron, Nails, Glass, Sash, Oils, Paints,
Cordage. Wooden Ware and Baskets, Leather and
Rubber betting. Hose and Packing, Oi Cluth and
Window Shades Mechanics and Farmers Tools
and Bulldog Materials. Agents Tor Faiibanks'
Platform Scales. sign Of the Gilt Anvil East sids
Of Paint Street, between Water and Second,
Chillicothe, Ohio. innl9-n44tf
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1856-11-20
I. J. ALLEN, L. /. D.,
President of Farmers College.
LORlN ANDREWS.
President Of Kcny OH College.
DUFFEE 4 nOLLANI

Toyoung men who may wish to acquire " Bu-
sincSs Educuton," VIC think it affords iarillics
seldom cqualled Mr. Granger has the rare quail
itications OF theoretical knowledge and apncss in
teaching, added to practical counring-roGm expc-
rence; and We fcclcontident that graduates from
his college will bo fully competent to keep the
most complicated set Of books.
A. p. Stone, Wholesale and Retail Merchant.
j. j. Junncy See. Bird Control State Bank. o
J. f. Park. Book-kecper at u. r. Woodbury.
D. Oyerider Book keeper ~ Clinton Bank
II. c. Mills, Sec. Columbus Gas and CokeyCo.
G. B. Mason, Book keep at j. II. Riley d Nos
For full particulars send fUr circular.
GRANGER & ARMSTRONG,
April II, 1885, ly Prorrictors,
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1856-11-20
9gritultural.
Hints for the Season.

Set Your house in Order-have all
leaks stopped, the roof made tight,
and coller banked mp and made fire.
proof. Let the barns also be made
tight. Cattle wintered in a good
warm barn, eat less than those ex-
posed to the influence OF the weather.
Bring water into your yards, if posi-
ble. There is a great loss OF time in
driving stock half a mile to water in
the winter.
STORE RooTs.-This shoull bo at
tended to Immediately. Severe frost
injurcs the keeping quality Of most
roots. Harvest in dry weather. Re
move all dirt and dead leaves, put
them up in narrow bins to prevent
heating. Keep potatoes from frost
and light. White field turnipS will
continue to grow until frozen in the
ground, but will not keep well after
wards. Beets are injured by frost be.
low 25 degrees. The late fall rains
cause n second growth OF roots and
change a portion Of saccharine matter
to woody fibre. A root room adjoin-
ing the barn is BEST and should by
all means be provided, as roots are
coming into greater demand as food,
and deservedly. Carclessncss in sto-
ring roots, has often led to loss, and
discouraged their growth.
FATTENING SWINE AND CATTLE
Have warm stalls and beds, full feed,
regular hours, and keep quiet. Cook
cd food is best. Cart muck and mix
with barn yard manure. The muck
will absorb the gasseS evolved by the
manure. Feed no more stock than
You have food, or when spring comes,
ribs and hip.bones will stick ont, pro-
claiming the folly Of keeping cattle on
scanty diet. Ten COWS, well fed, are
more profitable than fifteen pinched
for food.
Collect and save fallen leaves
They are good for bedding, compost
heap or hot.bed.
Turn up your garden ground in
ridges, two feet high aud as close as
possible. The subsoil will be pulyer
lied by the frost and the whole soil
must be benefited.
Have your chimneys and stove
pipes cleaned. A chimney on fire in
a winter night is anything but agree
able or safe.
And while You provide all that is
necessary for bodily comfort do not
forget the mind, but supply yourself
with good stock Of reading, not on
triAing subjects, but such papers and
books as when read will when the
spring comes mako you wiocr and bet
ter. Do all these things and many
more that we may suggest from time
to otimo, and don't neglect, or forget to
increase the circulation Of the Ohio
Farmer in your neighborhOod. The
pleasure you derive from reading the
Farmer will be heightened by the re.
Election that a score Or two Of your
neighbors are enjoying it with you
Make a memorandum Of the names
Of persons who do not read our paper,
and as You have opportunity talk to
them about subscribing for it. Nor
as the time 10 begin. Don't put it
of. We will send specimen numbers,
Pro8pectuses, &C., &c, free to you,
reader, or to any Of your friends, if
You will be good enough to write and
send names. s.--Ohi0 FUrmer.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1856-11-20
The Kansas HaTIyrs--Rev. Gen
crAl 1igEinSOn.

1t tseems we have got reverend gen.
erals among the political parsons. as
well as reverend caucus speakers like
Rife Beecher, who leaves his pulpit
to preach about politics and heating
the poker in Faneuil Hall. The Bos.
ton journal says that Theodore Par
ker stated in the pulpit that the Rev.
I. W. Iligginson, Of Worcester, who
had gone to Kansas, had shouldered
his muskct and now went 10y the title
Of general. This Rev. Mr.. IIiggin.
son is the same clergyman who was
indicted for breaking into the court
house and attempting the rescue O
the fugitive Burns, at the time Batch
elder was murdered. The evidence
OF three witnesses placed uigginsor
az the head Of the party who broke
open the door at the instant Batchel
der was stabbed, and Higginson car
ried the marks of a blow which one o
the officers gave him in repulsmg tn,
assailants. Martin Stowell, the lnal
who was seized with an axe in hi
hand staving in the courthouse doc
when Batchelder was murdered, an,
was indicted, is also another leade
of the free State men in Kansas
These are the sort of men who ar
paid, prayed and wept over as patriot
and martyrs in " bleeding Kansas" y
BOStOn n Post.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1856-11-20
IA. H.. BROWN,

NTATCHMAKER AND JEwELER, MAR
w ket Street, two doors from the State Bank.
Portsmouth. Ohio, Watches and clocks cleaned
and repaired carefully and Warranted Jewel
ry repaired, Hair Work executed. dc.
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1856-11-20

DY this route passengers will take the train on
ID the Scioto and locking Valley Railroad ut
o'clock a. NJ, arrive in Portsmouth IN time 10
take one Of the daily steamers, the B0STONA
or EENTON ut Il o'clock NJ. and arrive in Ciu-
cinnati early next morning, without extra charge
for meals or lodging.
Returning take either packet for Portsmouth.
arrive in time for the early train Of cars, and ar
rive Mt llamden ut 10 O'Clock and l5 minutes, a.
NJ. This is the most pleasant route to Cincilna-
ii; is as quick, and much more economical than
any other.
Tickets may he had through from Hamdcn to
Jincinnuti, of the agent Of the Scioto and llotk-
ing Valley Railroad at the COmpauy's depot. ut
lIamdcn, and from Cincinnati to liamden. on APP
plication to the Masters and Clerks Of the steam
ers Bostona or Kcnton.
THOMAS KENDALL, Agent.
April 81, 1s56.-tf
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1856-11-20
v. II. BROWN. wM. :. BROW
W. II. RR0MN 4 CO.,

nEALERS IN BOOTS SHOES, HATS. CAPS,
~ Carpet Sacks &c.. Next door To T.. Kinney
& Co.'s Bank. Front Street. Portsmouth, Ohio.
have received an entirely new aud very heavy
stock OF the above named articles, aud are pre-
pared to Accommodate customers ut the lowest
prices. Orders respectfully solicited, 3Gu
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1856-11-20
TREATMENT OF CHRONIC DISEASE.

.
DRS. L. & J. W. BARBER. will devote special
~ attention TO the treatment OF Chronic Dis
cases. And believing. us we do, that no Physic,
ian who is engaged in the active duti' of II ger
eral practice has time to give these diseases tbgt
attention which they must have. if they urc sue
cesSiully treated, one of this firm will hereafter
devote his exclusive attention to this branch ui the
profession; and from our experience heretofore
we can assure the public that II great majority OF
Chronic Diseas cs cun be cured. Below VIC mention
o few that We treat with success.
Dyspepsia Rheumatism Liver Complaint Ep.
ilepsy. Scoriula, Spinal diseases Uterine Affect.
IONS Cancer Fistula, Piles, Ulcer Diseases of the
Eye, Skin, Kidneys, dc. In the treatment OF
Cancer, we do not rely on the knife for the reas-
on that it will not permanently cure this disease
We have for several years treated Cancer by the
local application Of medicines that will remove
the entire cancerouS mass, and alSo the roots
(Which cannot be removed with the knife then
heal the ulcer with suppuration. Every case OF
! Cancer, unless it has been standing so long that
the system has given way and become mpregna-
ted with the disease, can be speedily and perma-
nenty cured this way.
| We treat Fistula upon the same plan, except
where the case is obstinate, when we have recourse
to the ligature, and with complete success in eve.
ry case.
Persons wishing treatment for Cancer or Fistu.
| Ia, should come TO Chillicothe. where thew will
have to remain short time, as they should be
seen daily while under treatment We would
also call especial attention to the treatment of dis
eases Of the Throat and Lungs. by the Inhalation
OF medicated Napor; the old plan of taking the
medicine into the stomach has always been un-
satisfactory. hut by Mcdcated Inhalation we car
bring the Medicated Vapor in contact with the
/ Mucous Lining of the air passages and air cells
and it is very efficient in removing diseases o.
those parts. For Iemoveing disease q
the Throat, Bronchitis and Asthma, thi,
treatmenti is almost infallible.
/ We make extensive use Of Electricity Tho
treatment of oil nervous diseases. Paralysis will
be greatly benefited. and if of recent standing
permanently cured by its use.
As above stated. one member Of this firm will
give his exclusive attention to the treatment ofthi,
class of diseases. lie will visit patients when de.
sired, in this or the adjoining counties The
other will always be found. when not absent on
professional business. at their Office and residence
on Paint street: nearly opposite the Market House
Chillicothe, Ohio.
usr2T'56I.f
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1856-11-20
5. W. CUNNING. II. DENsMoRI
ii, DENSMORE 4 CO.,

IMPORTERS AND WHOLESALE DEALERS IN
FOREIGN md DOMESTIC LIQUORS,
Also, Ale, Cider and Mineral Water,
no. 6, FRONT ST., GOLD STAND OF nUGu REILLY, }
PORTSMOUTH, OHIO.
THE above named firm wOuld respectfully in
L form the citizens Of Vinton and the adioin-
ing counties, that they are prepared to fill orders
for any thing in their line on the shortest notice
and at the lowest rates.
They have OIL hand large stock and are con-
timuully receiving direct from Europe the best
brands of French and German Wines. and IIol-
land Gin, Brandies &C.. particularly designed fol
medicinal purposes. Also, u very extensive GUAM
tity of Domestic liquors of assorted kinds and
various brands.
The firm intend to make it the interest of deal
ers to trade with them. by means of fair dealing
strict attention to business and small profits O
this fact. the trade will become convinced by Civ
ing the trln fair tfial apl94tf
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1856-11-20
FROM IIAMDEN VIA PORTSMOUTH
TO CINCINNATI!
THHOUGHTICKETS FOEs $500!

At3 ~. y: !, Z ;..3.s wv Z ..;s
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1856-11-20
COMPREHENSIVE

I HAVE rhis day associated with me in business
l. WALTER POLAND, under the name and firm VI
WM. POLAND d. Co.
All persons knowing themscvesindebtcd to me
will please call and settle up, as wish to close the
hooks Of the old concern. 1YM. POLAND.
July l, lS56-n47
M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1856-11-20
CLOCKS! CLOCKS!
B Eli & CO.,
Dealers in
BOOTS, SHOES, HATS,
LEATHER AND FINDINGS,
No. 8, Enterprise Row, Front ST.,
PORTSMOUTH, OHIO.

|TNO OUR FRIENDS AND CUSTOMERS
i Having made our purchases for spring upon
more favorable terms than anticipated it gives u,
pleasure to announce to the trade that we are
now receiving stock of Boots, Shoes, Leather
and findings unsurpassed in extent or quality hy
any Of our previous purchases, and which w hcl
leave to exhibit to our customers ut their earliest
convenience. We have made change in Ull
firm recently. by which all connected with uul
establishment are partners. and, therefore. more
particularly interested in its prosperity. We will
be governed by the same principles which char
ncterizcd the business of the late firm and which
proved 50 acceptable to their patrons. Strict ud-
herencct to one price, small profits and upright
fair dealing. or none. We will offer no bait y
/ to get new trade or retain what we have, but will
sell more goods for less money lin tho course Of Il
year and give better satisfaction than any house
that practices upon the JOCKEY system, or makes
high sounding promises to sell goods at five per
cent less than every body. We continUc to man
ufacture Il large portion of the work we offer,
which We will warrant equal to any in quality,
and will furnish extra sizes to order
Eastern work is made expressly for us and will
oe warranted to purchasers.
The extent of our business and our facilities for
obtaining goods from first hands, warrant Us in
repeating that we cun sell goods in our line upon
equal terms with any Jobbng House. East or
West, and that wo to"r regular competition
| from any quarter we respectfully invite an eX-
ANIMATION of our stock and prices, assuring all Of
our determination 70 sell (nOt the first or second
bill only, but always ut the lowest possible prices
consistent with living profit, and warrant our
goods US we represent them.
We tender our hearty thanks to the patrons Of
the late firm for the courteSies and kindness re
reived at their hands, and trust by strict attention
to business and unromittng efforts to please. the
new firm will merit and receive continuance Of
their flYors. ap24f
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1856-12-22

PREsroN-on ruesasy De IT, q. ws.eacd T., rst,isa
0ys,r, month and days
PorTs-A. riu.hirs On "wednesday seruoos Dec H. Emily
D, w:k Of Geo. H. Potts in the filth year other aee'
Of Tsous and M. Pauies
years, months and days -
Ms o Wsda'iSY Dec H. 81 oSsq% n Ss1
RsADER-In Brookyn Thursday Dec H. Ann Jane VIE
Of John R. Reader, aged Sc years.
RATiGANOf consumption, Mrhsel RsisAn, son OF iho"
and Ann R.is1 Hed l6 y.sr', / mouth sad 30 days
sTONE-on Friday, Dec 49, .fsr lingering Illness oil gene
n. sSs Il. ssase..a to attend
from hi. mothers her residence Mr.. BAnn'er NO. 10 o.
sHIPMAN-In Clinton, N. J., Thursday, Dec ~ 81 o.
O'Clock p Ada daughter Of VIM. NJ aud s. A. s0pa'An'
drowned by breaking through the
@ s t hsr 1 T .cs q
IL :s.E.sP .;j % % , Thur
ISntSs and Is days nov sS :. George F.irly
:,S !: Es. oy I'd Freddy Ds r.
ssI %s. fss s. Men on rs., Dec n
TERRILL5At NsvIa ~ on TAurd'y' Dec 49, in the
TSS%.: .ssd 3 ys.. so9.s.,ios S5.in lob. D.
WOIt sssd 50 year. lacking days. Col wOt "a. born in
rsna w @ ..
City Of Baltimore with MI Robert Gse "., S1s 2,
Fsn9n 3 County PENN Which county ne twice
in the Legislature swing time What may De esIea
I'd. casting vote for james Buchanan for United states
He emisrated to Jasper County Ind, some "tse
yess nce during most Of which time he has been
cded and opponent of SlsveIy extension
the Democratic parry TO which be had always been
nsched) the nomination Of Gen. Cas- OIL his Ncno'on
letter. ..
wHlrFOOT-At Newtown, Long Island, Sunday Dec ~
Ruth Wbfoot daughter of the late Chss Whi.ioo ESQ., OF
the Island OF Barbsdoes aged So years. -, IL. -.
WELCH-On Thursday morning, Dec. IS, Mana "" WE o'
Benjamin F. Welcb. e...,
day Sept %, George Samuel Wa'kinspn aged ~ year.
.r,d q Lon nal
widow Elizabeth Waikinson. p.,L
wHiTE.On Md.y Dee 49, jaime; Witt sen OF rA'"N
WILLETTIn Brooklyn, on Friday Dec TO- Emily rage WHO
Of Henry J. Wllet aged ~ years.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1856-12-22

FIRE IN BARCLAY sIREEr.-At 81 o'clock last night
FIRE broke out in the fourstory building No 20 Bar
clay street. occupied by Joseph N. Luckey as whole
sale grocery and provision store. The fire originated
in the lower story, and soon spread through the entire
building, completely destroying the contents. The
origin Of the fire was not ascertaned
The loss on stock will amount to 5000 or $4,000.
II is probably insured. The building was damaged to
the amount of about s., 500 or $4,000. No. 81, adj
Joining, occupied by Thomas II. Walton, four-dealer,
wac somewhat damaged. The damage to the stock
will not be very heavy-perhsps 500 or $500. M.
I0I also sustained damage and the stock injured
BY water.
Apprehensions being entertained that the fire would
be an extensive one, an alarm was sounded for the
Foulth District, summoning hep from that quarter.
At the time the alarm for the Eighth rung, many
Of the fremen of the lower district were at work at
the tire in Water street.
Atl2l O'Clock this morning fire occurred in the
budding No. l, 900 Broadway. Lower part occupied
.s bookstore by T. o. Davis upper part as dwell
ing by tie same person. The fire originated in the
sasemert but from what cause We did not learn. The
smoke peryaded the upper part of the house, ne,ry
suoca.Dg the occupants but all escaped without sus-
tanning much injury. Loss about $3.50; insured