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New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-05-17
A New Southern Attraction.

The busy season is near its close, and our
citizens are coming their summers pro-
gramme of pleasure and recreation. The
centennial exposition will draw large num-
bers to the Quaker metropolis, but it is
gratifying to note that more than ever be-
fore is . disposition manifested to seek in
Southern resorts that health and enjoyment
which it has been too much the fashion TO
purchase at great cost in distant places.
For two or three years this tendency to sup
pert home institutions has been notably on
an increase, with the very natural result
that attractiveness and facilities have kept
pace with enlarged patronage, until .
elimination has been attained in the erec-
ton of the Grand Hotel" at Point Clear,
which leaves even habitual visitors to the
famous caravanseries of Saratoga. Newport
or Longbrsnch nothing to wish for.
On one of the lovliest sites of the entire
American coast, where invigorating sea-
breezes mingle with health giving zephyrs
from scented pine forests, where drives
and promenades through groves Of spread
ing oaks and magnoliss WOO Iassitude from
the invalid and the indolent, Messrs. II. c.
Baldwin & Co. have erected hotel unsur-
passed for completeness in all its appoint
ments. Every comfort and convenience OF
first class fashionable watering place can
oe had ct the Grand Hotel. Its fittings and
arrangements are superb and wholly new.
Its facilities for billiards, ten-pins, boating,
shooting, fishing, driving, etc., are COM
plete and under experienced management,
so that the man of the world need fear no
deprivation of accustomed pleasures; while
q superior band will be ever ready at the
call of Terpsichore's devotees.
That the capacities of Captain Baldwin's
magnificent establishment will be thor
oughly tested by the elite Of Mobile and
Montgomery society seems already assured,
and we can safely promise full repre-
sentation from the Crescent City during
| the glorious Southern summer evenings
now 60 near at hand. Point Clear was
ever popular with our people, and many
| pleasant "reminiscences linger with them
and recall by-gone men and times. Under
the new regime, with such reasonable
| charges as are asked, the old popularity
can not but be increased. The rate fol-
board is to be only $50 per month, or 81 81
per day. Passengers leaving New Orleans
on the morning train arrive at Point Cleal
to dinner. The beautiful and fleet steamer
Annie makes daily trips from Mobile to the
point. All letters for further information
should be addressed to Fl. c. Baldwin &
Co., proprietors, Point Clear, and promptly
too, for the formal opening will take place
by the first Of June.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-05-17
PROPOSALS..
DRpARruuNF OF FrUAB0r.l

DRPARTM1NF OF FINANCE,
New Orleans. April rs, 1876. 8
OEALED PROPOSALS WILL BE RECEIVED UNTIL
- THURSDAY, the first of Jure at twelve o'clock
M, for the exchange Of $500 drawn premium honda
at their face value and interest for old bonds of
the city of New Orleans and OF the late cities Of
Jefferson and CarrOllt0n.
Bids must state the amount of accrued interest
on the bonds offered for exchange. Proposals must
be direct d to the Commissioners Of the COnsoli.
dated Debt and Endorsed proposals for exchange
of bonds.
The right to reject all or any bids is reserved.
I'D. PlLSBURY, Administrators.
ay26 NV II IL q ia1 -.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-05-17

psny New Orleans. April q, l876.-Prop Jsals will
be received at the bank for the purchase or lease
of its different properties at the Lake end OF the
New canal aud terminus Of the New Orleans City
Railroad to the Lake.
apr I'm CHI. JUMONVlLLk. Cashier.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-05-17

Once of the nlississlDpi and Mexican
orleans May Is, 1S76.-The annual meeting Of the
Mississippi; and Mexican Gulf Ship Canal Compa-
nv will be held at this Office, No. rs Camp street,
on THURSDAY, June l. at 10 A. M, for the
election of nine directors to serve the ensuing
year
myl6 jel 4. D. MOODY, secretary.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-05-17

Home Mutual Savings Bank In LiQuida.
tion.-The stockholders of the above institution
are hereby notified tn It on and after June S. 1876,
. dividend of TIN PER CENT on the amounts
paid in by them will be- paid ct No. Is Decatur
street. JANIS N. DOW lNd,
New Orleans, May 5, 1876.
my5 I'm Liquidating Commissioner.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-05-17

A CARDIFF all who are suffering from the
errors and indiscretions of youth, nervous weak.
q receipt that will cure you, FREE OF CHARGE
This great remedy was discovered by missionary
in South America. Send . self addressed envelope
to the REV. JOSEPH T. IMAM Station D. Bible
House. Kew York City. mil o0d&wbm
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-05-17
SPECIAL NOTICES.

New Orleans Banking Association. New
Orleans, May Is, 1876.-Creditors Of this associa.
ton are hereby notified that . dividend of fifteen
Der cent will be paid on demand upon presentation
of the receivers certificate.
mvl6 ST N. w. CASEY, receiver.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-05-17
SEALED PROPOSALS.

OEALED PROPOSALS WILL BIB RECEIVED AT
y the Office of the Department of Improve
ments until FRIDAY Nav 19, at twelve O'Clock n,
for furnishing FIVE HUNDRED TIL USAND fBkc
OF LUMBER' as Der specifications on file in the
office of the City Surveyor.
my9 E. A. BURKE, Administrator.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-05-17

Sealed Proposals for the Renting OF
Booths Bars etc. for the Picnic to be given BY
Philadelphia Fire Company No. ID. on SUNDAYS,
June and IL 1876. will be received until May Is,
1876. Bids must s. ate full terms and particulars
The night to reject all bids reserved to the COM
nany Address W. B. KLElNPETBR,
myl4 I'd No. 81 Camp street.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-05-17

LOUISIANA JOCKEY CLUB.-At meeting
of the board of directors Of the Louisiana
Jockey Club, held last evening, the follow
ing gentlemen were elected to serve for the
ensuing year:
President. G. A. Bresux; first vice pres
ident, r. w. Simmons; second vice pres
ident, /. E. Glenny; treasurer, E. A. Y0rke;
secretary, Joseph r. Horror. House COM
mitteeSJohn A. Morris and j. w. Saunders.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-05-17

A BRurE.-About half-past four o'clock
yesterday evening difficulty occurred in
q house at the corner of Josephine and
Laurel streets between Alexander Givons
and his wife. 1t appears that Givons went
home drunk, and for some cause unknown
took his child, about eighteen months old,
and dashed it against the floor with such
force that he knocked it senseless. His
wife ran to the rescue of the child, and was
set upon by her husband, who struck her q
violent blow with an Ak over the left
eye, inflicting deep wound. The wounded
woman and child were attended to by
neighbors. and appeared to be out of dan
ger last night. Givons made his escape.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-05-17

TAKING TIME.-Jack Clark was arrested
yesterday at the corner of lafayette and
Howard streets, on . warrant, by Special
Officers Hennessey and Stshlberger, charged
by A. Raporlie with the larceny of . gold
watch. Clark was arraigned before Judge
Evans and pleaded guilty, and was re-
manded to the Parish Prison in default of
$500 bonds.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-05-17

rtiner.nt cats regard boosjaehs ~ their
natural enemy.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-05-17

single roof of the one story frame house
ON Clara, between Second and Third
streets, occupied by several oolored fami-
lies, which WAS extinguished with damage
of about $40. The fire was caused by sparks
from . chimney falling on the roof The
COMPANY for $3.50.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-05-17
true copy.
j., F. LlrrLRrrRLD Secretary. mvl7 1t

sT be%es sacc Chairman Of 6is.Tc. COMMITTEES
Fourth Congressional District Of Louisiana;
SR-we respectfully request and authorize that
YOU cali an at early day convention in the Fourth
Congressional District for the purpose Of nominat-
ing 3 candidate for Congress for said district at
sr the best interests Of the Republican party in
said district to the end that substantial Justice
may be melted to said district and the party in the
n. c. MYERS, l. 9: JONES,
J. B. GRAY. inn VANCE.
GEORGE Y. KBLSO, NJ a. WALSH,
CHARLES W. KBETING. B. c. WHlTK.
WILLIAM HARPER. SAMUEL THOMAS.
G. c. ANTOINE, &. W. DURANr,
q. RABY, S.A HAMILTON.
A. B. LEvISEE, L. W. BAKER.
DANIEL KELLY, N. H. TW1TCHkLL,
j. J. JOHNSON, ANDY BOSLKY.
HENRY B. ABBAT. THOMAS JOHNSON.
iOmciaLl
REPUBLICAN CONVENTION FOURTH CON.
NEW ORLEANS, La, March ?, 1876.
Pursuant to . resolution adopted at the conven-
tion held 1T Coushatta. Louisiana, July 49, 1874,
for the nomination of . member Of Congress from
said Fourth Congressional District, and in comPi'
snce with the RECOMMENDATION OF the leading Be- 2:
the members of the district committee Fourth
Congressional District I, a. chairman of the Con:
gfe66lOual VI tuo rOuTtu VOuBACooaVr0i
District. do hereby call convention for said dis
trict to be held at the city Of Shreveport, on the
TWENTY.THIRD DAY OF MAY, 1876.
The basis of representation in said convention ID
derived from the last census, and in accordance
with the number of Republican voters in each par
lsh in said district a. follows
APPORTIONHENT.
Rapdes ,..,.........4 Aired River.
vernon. llDoNOtO.
Sabine. ........... 2|Caddo ................
NatchltOches BOssler ...............
Grant lWeOst0r. ............
VIM. 2lBionville ...............
B. W. DEVICES,
Chairman District Committee Fourth Congress
sional District Republican Party.
B. C. WHITE, .
Secretary Republican District Committee Fourth
Congressional District Of Louisiana. mh2l
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-05-17
AUCTION SALES THIS DAY.

BY HORY l. OCONNOR, at II O'Clock, at.No. las
Grsvier street. wines, furniture and appurte.
nances of . saloon.
By CONSTBLE G. G. PIPER, ct - o'clock 1t cor
ner of Tchoupitoulas and Bellecastle streets,
contents Of . grocery store.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-05-17

CECOND DISTRICT COURT FOR THE PARISH
- of Orleans No. 81, 604.-NOtce is hereby given
to the creditors of this estate and to all other psr
sons herein interested to show cause within ten
DAYS from the present notification, IL any they
Edwin c. Pitcher, administrator OF this estate.
should not be homOlogated and approved, and
the funds distributed in accordance thesewith.
By order Of the Court
myll Is 20% FRANK PACE. JR Clerk.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-05-17

meteorological and River Report.
The following statement OF the weather anu
iyers is furnished by the Signal Service office
at New 0rleaDa:
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-05-17

RAILROADS.
THE MOBILE LINE.
THE GREAT THROUGH ROUTE
To the East, North and West,
Via Louisville via Atlanta and via St. Louis,
CARRYING THE UNITED STATES MAIL.
Trains will arrive and depart from Depot, foot OF
npp Can street as f0llow xRR1vr
Express. .....6:45 A. n. Express. 1880 4 \.
Express .... $500 P. n. Express. $3.50 P. u.
Pullman Palace Cars daily to Cincinnati, Louis
vile, Nashville, Lynchburg and Baltimore without
change, and only one change to New York and
Eastern cities.
Ticket office corner Of Camp and Common
NORMAN c. JONES, General Agent.
no2l D. B. ROBINSON. Superintendent.
NEW ORLEANS, ST. LOUIS
AND CHICAGO RAILROAD COMPANY,
GREAT JACKSON ROUTE.
On and after Monday. April "a. 1875,
Trains depart and arrive - follows from Calliops
street depot:
Mail. D:r .4:os P H. Mail, ..i is:eo n.
.sss@:: soc ?. A; ss:s: eco :: n.
ton: 49,. $50 4 n. tien:.. :. $3.50 r. \.
Pullman Paiace Sleeping Oars through TO b.
Louis, Chicago, Louisville and Cincinnati
Only enc change Of sleepdng cass 70 sasssEn
Tickets for sale and Information given q 10 u
Camp street, corner Of Common.
talaly :. D. FROSr. General Aanases
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WANTED.
LOST.
OFFICIAL NOTICES.

TAXE$ OF 1876.
DKPARfnnN1 OF FUAU0D,l
New Orleans, May TO- 1876. !
INT TEN DAYS REMAIN BEFORE TIE LHGAL
ID citation to delinquent taxpayers will expire
and the bills filed in court Debtors are invited to
pay before further cos are incurred.
I'D. PILSBuRY,
mv1l Ct Administrator of finance.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-05-17

RrRGLARs AT WORK.-Some time during
Monday night the clothing store OF Michael
Cogan, No. 10 Canal street, was entered oy
some unknown thieves and robbed OF io'
of clothing, pistols and watches valued ~
about si4OO. 1t is supposed that the
thieves effected entrance into the pullding
through second story window facing on
Crossman street, which was found open' as
the doors on the ground floor on Canal anu
Crcssman streets were found secured as
thew had been left the night before closing
up. Anumber of travelling bags were also
missing, and it is supposed that the thieves
packed the stolen property into them ana
then passed them out to some cOnfederates
who were in the street below. A tin casn
box containing the private papers OF MI.
Copan was also taken. When they had go
cured all the goods they desired the thieves
made their escape. The thieves must have
taken their time in the building, % they &C.
looted and took with them the best articles
in the store. They, however. left oenlno
them q small pocket knife, which was found
in the store Tuesday morning, and taken to
the third precinct station.
BRIEF MENTION.-SOme time during
Monday night the grocery store of Mr..
Adolph Fink, corner of Felicity and Dry.
AIDES streets, was entered by IN unknown
burglar, who stole lot Of groceries valued
at $50. An entrance was effected by force
ing open the doors ON Felicity street.
About four O'Clock yesterday morning .
fro broke out and burned . large hole in the
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-05-17

CECOND DISTRICT COURT 1OR THE PARISH OF
= Orleans, No. q, ns. = Whereas, William e.
wilson Jr. has petitioned the court fer letters -
Lloyd Grief deceased, interstate. Notice ia hereby
given to al whom It may concern to show cause
within ten days why the prayer Of the aid p
titioner should not BE granted
myni1A. PRANx PACE, JR, Clerk.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-05-17
BANKS AND BANKING.

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CATlZENs, SAYINGS BANK.
Does not discount commercial paper. Confines
itself strictly to the receipt and care Of SMALL
SAVINGS. detailed statement Of asset and
Interest Interest SIX PER CENT frov date Of DEPOSIT
Di,ectors-J. L: Gueernator, Thomas Hassm. Ed.
'" Burbank M sen T. GTsEas ssasss President
M BxsszR, Cashier. my6 y
NEW OKLlANe
SAVINGS INSTITUTION.
Canal Street. .......1S0
OFFICERS:
PIGGY p URouHART Pc Z, ssi4 dent; voo President
THOMAS ALLEN CLARKE, Second Vice President.
CHARLES J: LEEDS, Third Vice President.
CHARLES KILSHAW. Treasurer.
TRUSTEES:
Thomas A. Adams. George Jonas.
Thomas Allen Clarke, John e. Gs dass.,a.,
Samuel JAmis0n. Carl KOhn.
A. MOult0n, q. L. Bayne,
3. A. Palfrey, David Urquhart
7 OUIsIANA SAVINGS BANK
SAFE DEPOSIT COMPANY
Camp trses................Sl
CAPITAL. S5eO.0OO.
&c PALMER, President
JAMNS JACKSON, Vice President
Directors
I'd. CONERY FREDERICK Wu0,
J. h. K8LLRR, ". B. THOMAS,
3. O. PALMER
This COMPANY insures against loss by burglars,
thieves and fire at low ratsA and its capital gives
security to depositorA
Small deposits received, and six pef cent intoR.
ct psr annum' payable 1 sem1'a WnIM9. o..h,.
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SUCCESSION NOTICES.

CECOND DISTRICT COURT FOR THE PARISH
- of Orleans, No. 80 623.-Whereas. Mrs. Widow
Magdslena BrkenstOck has petitiOned the court for
LISTERS of administration on the estate Of the late
Peter Michael Birkenstock, deceased, intestste.
Notice is hereby given to all whom it may concern
to show cause within ten days why the prayer OF
the said petitioner should not be granted
By order of the Court.
my7 II l6~ FRANK PACE, JR Clerk.
Succession Of James NJ. Reynolds,
CECOND DISTRICT COURT FOR THE PARISH
- of Orleans No. q O05.-Whereas, John =. Whta-
ker has petitiOned the court for letters Of ad-
ministration on the estate of the late James d.
Reynolds deceased, intestate. Notice is hereby
given to all whom it may concern. to show cause,
within ten days why the prayer Of the said petit
TONER should not be granted.
By order of the Court
myll Is ~" FKANk fACh. Ja., Clsfk.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-05-17

ATTEMPTED INcENDIARIsM. - About
quarter to twelve O'Clock Monday night
fire was discovered in the double two-story
frame house, Nos 173 and us St. Andrew
street. owned by Alexander Mcdonnell,
one.halt of which is occupied by himself
and the other by John Barton. The ire
was extinguished by the police and some
citizens before it had gained much head
way, with damage to the house of about
500. 1t is supposed that the fire was the
work of an incendiarv, as signs OF coal oil,
kindlinp wood and matches were found in
three different places where the fire was
burning. The building was not insured.
The furniture of Mr.. Barton is insured In
the New Orleans Insurance Company tor
$500. An officer was secreted in conve-
nient place, at the suggestion OF Chief En-
gineer O'Connor, as it was feared there
would be second attempt to burn the
premises during the night. The alarm was
turned in from box No. IS, corner OF Maya
zine and St. Andrew streets.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-05-17

There will be a meeting of the Thir.
teenth Ward Central Republican Club on
WEDNESDAY. May II, 1876, at 73O P. M, at Eve
ming Star Hall, on CAdn street, between Camp
ana Chestnut streets. A. DKJOIE, President.
r. q, PORER Secretary. my17 It,
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RIVER REPORT-3P. M.
Next.

Below high water mark Of 1874.
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POLITICAL NOTICES.

Rooms Sixth Senatorial EXECUTIVE Com.
call Of the delegates elect to the Sixth Sen Noria
dominating Convention Of the Republican par ty.
which met on Monday. Nay 15 1876. full proceed.
veDtion Of tho delegates elected under q call IT,
sued by the Sixth Senatorial Executive Com nit.
tee, dated April Is 1876, is hereby called to cot
WEDNESDAY, Nay "a, 1876. at IL n
BENRY DEMAS,
myl7lt
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-05-17
BUSINESS CARDS.

A HERO, u
NOTARY PUBLIC AND COMMISSIONED OF DEEDS
Once No. IL Commercial Plaeos
Passports procured with Dispatch. ana promp
attention given to al. AuH
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-02-15

Mr.. Briee's bill to incorporate the
town of Arcadia, in Bienville parish,
passed
Mr.. Booths bill to repeal the charter
of the Louisiana Lottery Company came
up.
Mr.. Demas moved the indefinite post
ponement of the bill, and called for the
previous question.
Mr.. Mathews, Of Tensas, seconded the
motion.
Mr.. Demas called for the yeas and
nays, but Withdrew the call.
It was renewed, however, by other
members, Mr.. Booth included.
The motion for indefinite postpone
ment was negatived- yeas 30, nays IS.
Mr.. Mathews, of Tensas, said the
Committee on Judiciary had been in
structed to give its legal opinion on this
subject. Therefore he moved the further
consideration Of the matter until We'd
nesday next.
Mr.. Demas understood from Mr..
Walker that it was not intended to
press the bill through to-day. Hence
Mr.. Demas asked Mr.. Mathews to with
draw his motion, and Mr.. Mathews did
SO.
Then, on motion of Mr.. Walker, the
bill was ordered to be engrossed and
was made the special order for Wednes-
day next.
At five o'clock the House adjourned.
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-02-15
Southern States AgriCu1.
tzra1 and Industrial Exposition.
OFFICE OF THE GENERAL SUPERIN-
TENDENT, No. so CAMP STREET.
New Orleans, February IL, 1876.

TENDENT, No. 80 CAMP STREET,
New Orleans, February IL, 1875.
Sealed proposals will be received at this Office
until FRIDAY. February IS, at 3 O'Clock D. m
for the following privileges ut the Fair Grounds
during the Southern States Agricultural and
Industrial Exposition:
1. For the bar-room under the racing stand
known as the Quarter Stretch Bar-room.
Also for five bar-rooms in various locations
on the Grounds to be located at the discretion OF
the committee.
O. For four restaurants, to be located at the dis
erection Of the committee.
g. For four soda and cake stands, to be located
at the discretion of the committee.
4. For four fruit stands. to be located at the
discretion of the committee.
8. For four candy stands, to be located at the
discretion Of the committee.
8. For the horse stand at the Grand Stand.
Proposals will be received for any single privi-
lege or for all.
Proposals must be made in sealed envelopes.
marked Proposals for Privileges" and ad-
dressed to the Executive Committee" and
must be handed in to the office of the General
Superintendent before o'clock D. M. Friday.
February 10.
The Committee reserves the right to reject any
and all bids. SAMUEL MULLEN,
feI2 It's General Superintendent.
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-02-15
The Oldest and Largest

MERCANTILE AGENCY IN THE WORLD
r. G. DUN 4 co.
Established in New York in 1871.
Established in New Orleans in 1851
y. WEBSTER,
Nos. 10 and Is Camp street, New Orleans.
r. q. Dun 1 Co., Galveston, Texas,
=" y" w. B. Wilcox, Manager.
p n Dnp 4 Co Houston, Texas,
=" W. G. H. Jones' Manager.
r q Dun Co., Dallas Texas.
H. w. w. r. HARRISON, Manage
H. W. D"A g. W. Deaplaine, Manager.
With sixtv branch and associate offices in the
'''i United States and Canada.
Collections made and legal business aa attended
We heS to state that during the past thirty
four years MILLIONS OF DoLLARS have Ave pe n
collected by us, and thus lar without loss M
single instance through any fault OF this agency
FnI1 information relative to terms OF subscrip- D.
ton. etc, may be had on application 20 inns OF
any ~, oi .s sno "'''' R. g. DUN co.
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-02-15
From Our Evening Edition Of Yesterday
Three Children in Burning Building
Two Of Them Saved.

About six O'Clock yesterday morning a
fire was discovered in the one story
double frame cottage No. 0 st. Thomas
street, owned by James Miller, and oc-
cupied by threee families, named, re-
spectively, Kirby, Green and Mason.
IT appears that Mrs. Kirby was COM
PEELED to leave her house at an early
hour in the morning, and was forced to
leave her three children at home by
themselves, the Oldest OF which was only
four years old.
When the fire was discovered the
neighbors notified Officer Spellman, who
Immediately turned in an alarm from
box "a. Before the Department could
arrive the flames had gained such head
way that it was impossible to save the
house. The fire when first discovered
had progressed SO far, that it was
only at the peril of life that two OF the
unfortunate children who had been left
in the house were saved.
The youngest, q babe OF only i've
months, fell victim to the fiery demon
and was burned to death. After the
confagration the body OF the babe was
found, with the feet and part OF the
head burned to cinders.
The fire originated in the room back
of the one in which the children were
PLAYING, and the immediate cause of 1t is
unknown. The building is insured for
$25OO, but in what company could not
be aScertained.