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Feliciana sentinel. [volume] (St. Francisville, La.) 1877-1892, 1878-03-09
CARD OF THANKS.

ST.. FEANCISvILIE, March 18th, 1873.
The officers and members of Pioneer
Fire Go. Fl st. FranciSvil!c, adopt his
means of returning thanks to the Ed
win Forrest Amateur Dramatic AsSocia-
ton for the very handsome benefit ofiord-
cd by them on the evening Of the Is.
inst; to the members of Bayou Sara Fire
Co. for tiIcir generous assistance in the
various exercises of the occasion; TO the
ladies' who decorated the engine ~ ais.
to those wb" assisted ny t!isprnsiu. re-
lrcs)mcuts; and in fine, to the lu!irs
and gentlemen ofthe entire community.
who by their lihcyal contributions or hy
their prcSenco :iIe,l in making the belIr-
lit /. complete success.
On the part of the company
{ John d Austen.
Committee ( l.. S. McCriudcll,
( lnrris Wolf.
Feliciana sentinel. [volume] (St. Francisville, La.) 1877-1892, 1878-03-09
THE FORESTS.

The finest spe cimen of amateur dra-
matte talent rs yet presented to lis was
that exhibited by the Edwin Forrest As
ISOLATION on Friday, 1st inst, OH the &C.
casion Of their grand complimentary
benefit to Pioneer Fire Co. No. l. Indeed
our young friends fairly won the "blue
ribbon," rendering the three admirably
chosen plays, Handy Andy, Katrina's
Little Game and Happy Family, with a
falthfulness and vim that would do cred
it to more experienced and pretentious
artists. So far as our observation ex-
tended, the casts were borne out substan-
TALLY in every instance. There was none
OF that disagreeable drag SO character
istic of amateur renditions, generally
the result of a want CT study, but each
lady and gentleman was "wel up" in his
or her individual part, thereby imparting
an agreeable zest to the performances
that can only be given when the proper
application and study has been had.
Promptness of entry and exit was anoth-
or distinguishing improvement oyer for
mer performances, while the several tab
tea"r were rendered with exquisite taste
and correctness. We feel special pleas
ure in being able to speak of our friends
of tho FORESTS in these terms, for we are
cognizant of the assiduity with which
they have labored to please, and their
success is an attainment worthy of con-
graduation.
But it was not alone tho dramatic per-
Torrance that was a success. The enter
tainment, in every respect, was eminent
~ 80. The hall was crowded to excess,
and the tables, through tho liberality of
the friends of Pioneer No. l, fairly
groaned under the weight of the appe-
tizing viands that were spread upon
them, and which were dispensed by lady
friends of the company. The decorations
of the stage, scenery, etc, were notably
fine. The dance which followed the per-
fOrWance was carried on with unusual
Test until o'clock in the morning, the
music being furnished by Bayou Sarah
Band nnder the direction of Prof.
Schenck, assisted generously by Messrs.
G. :. Gray and J. u. Marshall of the N.
\. & Western Dramatic Co.
Feliciana sentinel. [volume] (St. Francisville, La.) 1877-1892, 1878-03-09
D Z Z D.

BUTLER-At her residence in this
parish, on Wednesday, 9th February
1873, at o'clock a. III. Mrs. ANN BUTLER,
in the Saith year of her age.
RAYNHAM-In this village, on Fed
nesday 9th inst, at 10 O'Clock p. H.. MRS.
MARIA Town, wife of Thos. Raynham,
aged 50 years, 8 months and days.
GOODRICH-At Braceville, (Phalanx, }
Trumbull County Ohio, OH Tuesday Feb
ruary 10th 1873, at 10 o'clock p. H.. Mrs.
SARAH J. GQoDR1CH, sister Of the late
David Austen Of this place, aged 81
years
Feliciana sentinel. [volume] (St. Francisville, La.) 1877-1892, 1878-03-09
DEATH By BURNING.

4 most sad and horrible ease of burn
ing occurred at Nj J. ". Gr"slgrh'S.
near PhalauX Station, last Saturday
evening. Mrs Sarah Goodrich, Il gel
cighty-tw0 years, cutc:cd n Room where
"a lamp had been left sitting on u stand
near Il window, and found that the win
dow curtain had caught tice from ihe
lamp. She made an attempt to exit: :
,nish the flames, and her clothing caught
fire, burning her arm. neck and face very
badly, and she inhaled the heat, causing
terrible injury. Mrs j. W. Goodrich,
her danghter-in law, hearing Il call from
the room, hurried in, and succeeded in
putting ont the fire, throwing quilt
about tho form Of the old lady. Two
little children of Mrs. J. w. Goodrich
Zone of them sick) were in the room in
bed, near the burning window. Their es-
cape was very narrow.
Mrs. Goodrich suffered very greatly
until Tuesday night at 10 O'clock, when
death came to her relief. The funeral
took place yesterday at II A. NJ, at the
residence of Mr.. A. f. Goodrich her son,
with whom Mrs. Goodrich resided. The
religious services were conducted by
Elder Short.
The deceased was o native of Eliza-
beth-town, New Jersey. She had been
% widow for more than thirty years,
during most of which time she has resid-
cd with one or the other of her sons, ].
w. and A. E. Goodrich. She was at the
residence of the former, helping to care
for sick child, when tho accident &C.
CURED by which she lost her life. She
was o kind and beloved mother, and the
terrible manner of her death is perfectly
affecting to her children and grandchil-
dren.-Warren (Ohio) Tribune
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ICommunicated.1

WEST FEL1c1ANA, March, 7th, 1878.
EDITOR SENTINEL
The faculty of Feliciana Collegiate In
stitute have lately held their Spring OK
aminatious and Concert, thus a1fording
to NIL the friends and patrons of the school
the utmost qualification at the very high
stand taken by the classes, the general
interest and intelligence displayed by the
pupils and the life, health, and activity
everywhere manifest. The classes under
the care of Mrs. A. b. Payne passed their
examinations with q readiness ease, and
spirit, highly gratifying to teachers and
friends. The departments of mathemat-
les, presided over by Miss L. j. Catlett,
and of science and language, by Profes
sor de la Barrett, are carried OIL lnost ably
and successfully, as the marked progress
of the pupils testify. The visitors were
entertained in no small degree by the
very pleasing concert given on the 18th,
Feb, and conducted by Miss Palmer.
We must compliment both the young
ladies and little girls on their musical
proficiency. and the skill of their teach
CT. The NEUROLOGICAL drama at the close
afforded evidence of dramatic talent that
we consider quite unusual among school
girls, and their we'll trained voices and
graceful rendering of the parts gave gen
uine pleasure to the audience and called
forth we'll deserved applause.
We feel assured that in none of our
Southern schools can be found a more
cultivated and competent corps Of teach
ers, and Mrs. Howelrs high reputation rs
Principal is we'll known in this commu-
nifty. We hope that the people Of West
Feliciana will do their part in encourag-
ing and supporting IN institution of
learning so Indispensable to us, and
which we have long desired to have es-
tablished in our midst.
VISITOR.
Feliciana sentinel. [volume] (St. Francisville, La.) 1877-1892, 1878-03-09
JOS EPH KRAIN
FOOT OF THE HILL,

St. FrlnciSVille. .--..-.--.,.La La.
ID RESPECTFULLY announces to the
IL, citizens of East and West Feliciana
and Pointe Coupee, that lie has from 3lst
of October last, withdrawn from the firm
of Moses Mann, and has no more connec-
ton whatever with that firm or any other
firm, of which all lmrtiea interested will
please take special notice.
He has opened on his own account, at the
foot of tho hill, in Fnrrelly's building.
next to the Pest Office, where he may
be ftiufll ut all times with 4: brand new
stock Of goods; consisting in part of
Fancy and Staple Dry Goods, White
Goods. Ladies' Dress Goods, Clothing.
HuSicry, Hats, Caps, Boots ard
Shoes, ifouSe-keeper's Artic-
les, No ons.
p r VI rs 10 N 8,
Fancy and Family Groceries, Western
Produce, Dagging &, Ties. Plantation
Supplies, Crockery, Glassware,
and in fact every thing to be
found in an abundant and
carefully selected
stock of goods.
AS for cheapness. all he asks is trial, and
he is sanguine that none would leave his
store dissatisfied. All country produce,
such az cotton, wool, hides and moss pu:
chased. Highest prices paid.
Nov.1O, lily.
Feliciana sentinel. [volume] (St. Francisville, La.) 1877-1892, 1878-03-09
MARRIED.

TOWLES-PERCY- the residence
of the brides father, in this parish, on
Thursday February 2sth 1873, by Rev.
A, Gordon Blackwell, MIR. ROBERT SEM
PILE TowLEs and Miss. SARAH PROvAN
PERCY.
The happy couple were not unmindful
of the SENTINEL corps, the members of
which heartily unite in wishing them
the fullest measure of happiness and
prosperity in that future upon which
they have so auspiciously entered.
Feliciana sentinel. [volume] (St. Francisville, La.) 1877-1892, 1878-03-09
NEW DRUG STORE.
A CARD.

Having purchased tho we'll known
Drug Store, in St. Fyancsville, from Dr.
L. S. McCrinlell,' and moved the same
to the Lcbrct corner, where pure and
fresh drugs. and all things pertaining to n
first GLASS Drug Store can always he found
at reasonable prices, for cash. Hoping
to inertia portion Of the public patron
age, by personal attention to business.
Respectfully,
mar-s. o. d. BROOKS.
Feliciana sentinel. [volume] (St. Francisville, La.) 1877-1892, 1878-03-09

~ By decision of tho Supreme Court,
JamcsF White has boon granted a new
trial.
In the case of School Board IS. +.
L. Weber, the Court decides that the
cause must he tried where the principal
resided when lie filled tue Office.
Feliciana sentinel. [volume] (St. Francisville, La.) 1877-1892, 1878-03-09
ELDEE 81 CO.,
FIRE j.. LIFE INSURANCE -1GENTS,
WOOlVille. MiSsi- Sippi,

"OO1VllIe. NlSSl- Slpp1,
Represent the following First Glass
Companies:
U. s. Branch Liverpool and London and
Globe, assets over S3,652, 900. Planters,
of Jackson, Miss, Assets over 100000.
Phoenix, of Brooklyn, Assets over 81, 1884,
900. Home, of New York, Assets over
S6,1O4 900. Manhattan, of New York, AS
sets over 100000 Hanover, OF Now
York, Assets over $1,6O0,O0O. New Or
leans ms. Association, cash assets over
1926, 900. Piedmont and Arlington Life
Insurance Co., Richmond Va, 81, 490, 900.
Also agents for East & West Fcliciana
Parishes of the Royal Canadian Ins. Co.,
of Montreal. Capital $6,OOO,OO0.
Rates Generally lower, and security
more tangible thun in New Orleans Mu-
tual Companies.
Correspondence solicited from neigh
boring Counties and Parishes, and any
desired information most cheerfMtly giren.
We give particular attention to the In
surance of Churches, Dwellings, and
farm property for IL term of years and
now offer $1,000 policies for 3 years at the
low rate of so. Gin House Insurance
q speciality.
~ For further particulars apply to
Elder u Co. Woodville, Mississippi or to-
JOHN d. AUSTEN. St. Francisvillo, La,
ROBERT S. AUSTEN, Jackson La,
LOUIS NAUMAN, Clinton La,
sub. Agets.
Feliciana sentinel. [volume] (St. Francisville, La.) 1877-1892, 1878-03-09
((lHE ADLER HOUSE;
No Sc Broadway, n: Y

Clinton, Louisiana;
Is constant j open for tho accplnmad:i
ton of the public, Meals by tho day
week or month ut reasonable rates.
SINGLE MEALS FIFTY CENTS.
Elegant AND we'll furnished rooms cal.
also be procured. Respectfully,
June 20; ely. Mrs. S. ADLER.
Feliciana sentinel. [volume] (St. Francisville, La.) 1877-1892, 1878-03-09
FOUND,

FOUND
On tho lower Jackson road, watch
and chain. The owner will obtain all
necessary information by calling at this
office and paying tor this notice.
mar-2--7S-tt.
Feliciana sentinel. [volume] (St. Francisville, La.) 1877-1892, 1878-03-09

He would in all confidence roccom-
mend DR.. Harters Iron Tonic. IVe would
exhort the weak to DISCARD all unmedica-
ted and impure stimulants, and use this
'nature's great restorer,' 1t acts on tho
stomach and bowels, increasing tho APP
petite, assisting Digestion. building up
the weak, trail and broken-lown system,
For sale by all Druggists.
Feliciana sentinel. [volume] (St. Francisville, La.) 1877-1892, 1878-03-09
FOR SALE.

Berk shire Pigs, Sonthdown Sheep, Pure
Bred Poultry, Light Brahnas, Dark
Brahmas, White Leghorns, Partridge
Cochins, Rouen Ducks, Aylesh ury Ducks.
Eggs for Matching can be sent any dist
ance. Satisfaction guaranteed.
J. B. SIMS,
Laurel Hill West Felicana Parish, La.
Feliciana sentinel. [volume] (St. Francisville, La.) 1877-1892, 1878-03-09

Call at Mumford's Drug Store and get
a trial package of DR.. A. @. Simmons
Vegetable Liver Medicine. It costs you
nothing and may save your life.
Feliciana sentinel. [volume] (St. Francisville, La.) 1877-1892, 1878-03-09
PROCLAMATION.
MAYORS OFFICE, }
Bayou Sara, La, :
March LIST 1S1S \

MAYORS OFFICE,
Bayou Sara, La, :
March LIST, 1873. }
BY the power vested in me, and in ac-
cordauce with tie Charter Of the town of
Bayou Sara, l hereby order an election to
he held at Firemen's Hall ON Monday
April 1st 1873, between tho hours OF 8 a.
M and 4. y. ~, for the following officers,
to wit
Mayor, Constable s.; Collector, Assessor,
Five Councilmen, and Treasurer.
John Tatllock, J. $. Wooster and Eli
jah Gore, are hereby appointed Commits
sioners OF election to carry out the provi-
Sions of the above Proclamation aeeoru-
ing to law.
JAS. WELLS,
Mayor pro ten.
Feliciana sentinel. [volume] (St. Francisville, La.) 1877-1892, 1878-03-09

A trial package of DR.. A. G. Simmons
Vegetable Liver Medicine car be had,
free of charge. at Mumford's Drug Stole.
Feliciana sentinel. [volume] (St. Francisville, La.) 1877-1892, 1878-03-09
.s11c1ANA SENTIN FL. :.

LODGES.
-, Sara r. A. Chapter No. IL meets
Dayosa ,nrth Monday Of each month, ut
tle up !. MAGUIRE, Sec'y.
,,;ona Lodge No. 81. +: g. A. NJ.
tebsnthe first and third Monday of
s I month, at 7 o'clock P: m: q, ~
po,r, A1sEK, sec'y.
,.,, Sara Lodge No. so, I. o: o. F..
BsSSo 'uarv Wednesday at o'clock p. III.
e. saen We'll, Sec. Is. T. WHITE, N. G,
,,rou Sara Lodge No. l62 I. o. B. B.
e"' l.. WELL, President.
v LEHMAN. Secretary.
Feliciana sentinel. [volume] (St. Francisville, La.) 1877-1892, 1878-03-09
A. szAbo
NJ E. RC II fl Mt Tail o r.
PRINCIPAL. STREET.

Bayou Sara. La,
Announces to the citizens Of West
Feliciana and neighboring Parishes and
Counties, that lie has always OH hand a
complete and seasonable stock of goods
and that lie guarantees perfect satiss
faction in fitting, and quality Of good,
and work. Charges reasonable.
Feliciana sentinel. [volume] (St. Francisville, La.) 1877-1892, 1878-03-09
/, U M B E R

would respectfully beg to call the at
tcntion Of the people of West Feliciana
and adjacent parishes of La. and counties
Of Miss, that I have constantly on hand,
ut my SAW MILL, in Bayou Sara, a
large assortment Of lumber, which l am
prepared to sell at the follow ing prices,
delivered ut the mill, or ut the w. l.. r.
K. Depot.
Heart Cypress % So
Nerch antablo Cypress --,, 20 90
Peckey Cypre s..--...---------.. I6 90
Rough edge $685. ----...r-. II so
sYTerms f lumber positively cash.
WILLIAM HOMERICH.
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sHH =. 3. D3R@8Ro
G. y n s. S M ! II H.
A dio1ning B. Farrelly's Store

Principal St. Bayou Sarn.- .--La.
Fire arms of all descriptions put in first
Grass Order Gun stocks made or repaired.
Sewing machines repaired, Scissors and
all kinds Of small tools sharpened. All at
reasonable rates of charge.
Dec. 1St 6m.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-12-06
Merchants are Requested to Call and
Examine Our Prices.
B. N. S7RATTON CO
WANTED.

mo employ a girl who understands machine
sewing. Apply at room 7, Franklin
House, 81 Adams street. 1876
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-12-06
Justice OnirIer,s Court.

Julia johnson (coloredl arrested on a
charge Of abusive language, wa fined s..
John King (coloredl was up before the
recorder charged with assault and battery
with intent TO kin. Discharged.
George, alias Smith Shaw (colored),
was up on a charge Of assault and battery
with intent 70 kill. Case continued until
December 9.
Harry Barker, charged with larceny
and drunkenness, was turned over to the
State in default Of 500 bail.
j. d. Hurt tcolored), charged with OBJ
strueting the street, was discharged.
John Lewis, arrested for being drunk,
was discharged.
John Sullivan was up on a charge Of
How came you so2" He was discharged
Charles Miller was up on a charge oil
drunk and %disorderlyj" fined S..
I'd Pryor %tcolored) was up for assault
and battery fined s..
w. Wilson tcolored) wasup for making
threats against the peace Of some Of hi
fellow-citizensi discharged on promise o.
doing better.
Thomas Edwards %(colored) was also "
for making threats, and dropped s. in the
city Golfers.
Thomas Flanagan dropped 5 in the til
for being drunk and noisy.
Richard Doyle also paid in S. for tn,
same ofiense.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-12-06
o

The Henry Levy arrested yesterday Il
not the popular young gentleman Of thai
name connected with the house Of Kahn
& Freiberg.
Choice imported Havana cigars, domes-
tic cigars Of all grades, fine meerschaun
pipes and smokers articles can be found
at II. Esch's, 2l7 Main, $40 Main and 27(
Second streets.
Little Rock Democrat, 4th: Colonel NJ
Spain Jay, the efficient general ticket and
passenger agent of the old reliable Mem
phis and Little Rock railroad, has returned
from Tennessee, and is engaged in the
active discharge Of his duties"
Colonel +. S. Nichols, the "Old Man
of the Avalanche, who braved it out SC
heroically during the epidemic, has re
turned from a trip of recreation up North
and looks altogether too fresh and rosy to
be called the ~Old Man any more.
Mr.. John w. Ryan, Of Palmer& Ryan,
general managers ofthe st. Louis Under
writers agency, of St Louis is in the city
on a business trip South. He is an ac-
complished gentleman, a thorough insur-
ance man, and is having a pleasant as well
as profitable visit among his old friends
here.
We had the pleasure of a call to-day
from Mr. Louis j. Brooks, late Of the
jackson Wing and Tribune, but who has
lately become editor and proprietor Of the
Milan Exchange. He is good journalist,
a pleasant gentleman to meet, and we
commend him to all who may make his
acquaintance. 1uNA
The Appeal says; " Among the conduc-
tors who ran yellow fever trains in and
out Of Memphis, Messrs. d. A. Cole, John
Hilbert and Pat Kelly will ever stand
among the foremost on the record of the
Memphis and louisville Railroad Com
pany." Mr.. Pat Kelly may be mentioned
as an exceptional case. We met the gen
tleman yesterday, and learned from him
that the train he ran regularly throughout
the epidemic, lost the newsboy, the mai
agent, express messenger, baggage-master
engineer, fremen, and two brakemen
Kelly was the only man out of the entire
crew to escape, and he slept one nigh
with a man who was taking the fever, but
did not know it. He says it lis all right Sc
far, but next time he will skip out early
We know several others of the SAINT
mind.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-12-06
#0oYERNOR sHErnkhD

stepped 10 The front Of the Platform and
said
at is my privilege and pleasure, gem
tlemen, on behalfof your friends, tho citi-
zens Of this district, to welcome you once
more to the national capital, The few
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-12-06
awe Arc Scyen.''

Many funny things happened in the last
three months which never got into print.
One Of them has just been reported. A
Memphis lady ~rehgeeing down into the
Thirteenth district, in Shelby county.
When safely settled, she turned to her
hostess and made the usual inquiry; How
many children have your The lady
spoken to wa bothered about something
thrown off her guard-and could not, TO
save her life, remember at the moment
how many children she had. With a
woman's wit sue parted for e time and
asked her inquisitor 10 guess. The tor
mentor guessed and guessed until the
mother Of six children had time to recover
herself and count up how many there
were. Then she recovered her nerve and
made a direct statemea. with a look which
told how much she felt surprised thai
everybody should be 50 ignorant,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-12-06
A GREETING TO MEMPHIS
HEROES.
Grand Ovation at Washington to Two Of
Our Representative Men.

lThe Washington Gazette of the LIST inst.
Contains a report of the grand banquet
rendered Hon. Casey Young, u member
Of congress, and Colonel j. M. Heating,
editor of the Appeal, on the evening OF
November 80, at Wizards Hotel, in
Washington. We copy the greater por-
ton Of it, with the exception of Colonel
Young's beautiful speech, which is rather
long for our space. The Gazette report
says;
FIJI RECEP0I0N ROOM
presented a scene of the utmost brilliancy,
and was decorated to the highest extent Of
tasteful art. Rich lace curtains dropped
from the windows facing Fourteenth street
and embroidered l~ambrequins hung in
heavy folds above them. The walls were
festoOned with flags and notices, and in
the center Of the room, against the west
wall, a raised carpeted platform was ar.
ranged Cor the speakers and the expected
guests. Above this stand the Prussian
and American colors were draped, falling
about a f%ull-length portrait of Genera
Grant.
The Marine Band occupied a position
that was separated from the main recep-
\ ton room by tho American, English anC
German colors, neatly arrangedj beyond
them, divided off by lace curtains, wa
the royal banquet hall, that was 10 be Wis.
tied later on. Choice music was discourseC
and theiets from FIVE mammoth chande
liors at eight o'clock shed their light owe
an assemblage Of elegantly dressed ladie
and gentlemen, anxiously awaiting
THE ARRIVAL OF THE TRAVELLERS.
It was 10 o'clock before the strains o
Hail TO the Chief %annoucced that tn,
party had arrived. And as the first note
were sounded Ex-Governor Shepherd anC
General Marcus j. Wright, who met thu
guests at the Baltimore and Potomac do
pot, marched up the center Of tho long
elegant ROOM, accompanied by Colone
Heating and Mr.. Young. The compan,
arose and stood until the speakers stant
was reached. then resumed their seats
When quiet was restored,
GOVERNOR SHEPHERD
stepped TO the front Of the platform ant
said
at is my privilege and pleasure, gen
tlemen, on behalfof your friends, tho citi
zens Of this district, TO welcome you ono
more to the national capital. The fey
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-12-06
Criminal Court.

Samuel Rains was convicted on the
charge of grand larceny and sentenced to.
three years in the State prison. 1t was
recommended that the governor commute
the sentence to one year.
In the case of Jim Munce, for larceny,
a motion was made to quash the indict-
ment, which was overruled. Mol. pros.
was then entered.
In the case of the State VS.. Solomon
Lee and jim Lindsay, a verdict of not
guilty as to Lee was rendered. Lindsay
was found guilty and sentenced to four
years in the State prison. A motion was
made for a new trial and arrest of iudga
ment.
Henry Caldwell, for assault and bat
terry, submitted his case to court, and was
fined IS, but the fine was RENTED IN pay
ment of costs.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-12-06
Fires.

The FIRE bells rang out their wild alarm
about half-past Q o'clock this morning.
The engines and hose carts proceeded
hurriedly in the direction Of Busby &
Fu~rstenheim's cotton shed on Adams street,
where the fire was in progress. It was
soon extinguished by the prompt action
of the fire companies. No serious damage
to the cotton shed. Twenty or thirty
bales Of cotton were damaged. The fire
is supposed to have resulted from a bale OF
cotton which it is thought was on fire in
wardly at the time of storage.
When No. 2 fire engine was returning
from the fire at J. j. Busby & Co.'s, and
Furstenheim & Co.'s cotton shed, a boy
with one of the small toy pistols exploded
a cap, with the muzzle of the pistol turned
toward a bale of cotton lying on the side
walk, in front of Brooks, Nicely & Co.'S
cotton shed, on Main street, near Treze-
want. The result was that the bale was
set on fire and twelve bales Of cotton
damaged.