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The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1882-05-25

Ed. Jay was discharged Monday be
fore Justice BacheIler, and last night
was arrested by Deputy U. S. Marshal
Wade and taken TO Topeka, he having
been indicted By the U. S. grand jury
now in session there with purloining
money from the post Office in this place.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1882-05-25

The report yesterday that there were
new cases of small pox IN the city was
entirely without foundation. Marshal
Bell visited the family who were rumor-
cd to be sick with this contagiun, and
found that there was no ground whatcv-
er for this report
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1882-05-25

STRAYED-From Emporia about May
7th, large sedi-cow, dropping horns,
short tail, rope around horns. Suitable
reward for information leading to re
cOvery. A. N. BooREY.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1882-05-25

MoNEY.-Money TO loan in any
amount by the Central Loan and Land
company. at lowest rates. Call and see
us before making your loans, as We can
,1,, vn,, ,yond
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1882-05-25

OuR PREMIUM Many of our readers
have already received our premium
book, Kendall's Treatise ON the Borsep
We again remind those who have not
yet called for the premium, that We viii
take pleasure in giving out the work as
long as the supply lasts.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1882-05-25

SmEEPl SHEEPH NOTICE To SHEEP
MkN.-I shall sell, on or about the 18th
of June at public sale, from 1000 TO
1890 high grade Merino sheep, all
young and healthy. Those who wish TO
buy had better see them before the LIST
of June while the fleece is on. Due no
lice of the sale will be given in this pa
per. LEWIS WEBSTER, Dunlap.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1882-05-25

Howard City sent quite large dele
CATION TO the district court. now in ses-
sion at Topeka, last morning. There
were about twenty Howardiies, some as
witnesses and others as principals in
suits, that passed through Emporia this
morning for the capital.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1882-05-25
TUESDAY, Nav .:

We notice parties loading a car load
of corn at this place for shipment, but
the supply seems TO be very limited.
The recent rains and the prospects for
good crop are inducing farmers to par:
with what little they have on hand at
the present high prices. !. Isn't it about
time for the gossipers of Americas to
stir up first class scandal as nothing
has been done in that line for some
time, and il seems as If the committee
have been either dilatory in their efforts,
or else they are only resting from over
work?
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1882-05-25

Rheumatism Is the most terrible dis
ease that has ever afflicted humanity,
yet it instantly yields to the powerful
drugs that Kendalis's SPAWN Cure Is
composed of. Read advt.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1882-05-25

Happy Thought" plug tobacco Is
Wilson IL McCallay's finest grade. Ask
dealers for trial of il.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1882-05-25

What is the Red Frontr Ii is the
store where you get bargains ~ boots
and shoes
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1882-05-25

Marshal Sloane, of Chetopa, arrived
in Emporia Wednesday to take in charge
the parry arrested here few days ago
on charge of horse stealing.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1882-05-25

Some beautiful dinner sets just re
ceivcd at the 30 cent store, which we
are selling for the small sum OF 81 80,
well worth $12 so to $15.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1882-05-25

Judge A. H. Ayers, ct Parsons, wss
stricken fatally with paralysis Tuesday
while addressing jury in the court
house at Oswego. He died in few
hours. He had been in Labette county
some twelve years and was widely es-
teemed. We learn the above from Judge
B. w. Perkins, who called at THE NEWS
Office Wednesday.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1882-05-25
CHAs. RYDER.

OLD furniture male to look as good
rs new by the use of Lord, Whitmore "
Co.'s enamel, for sale by
rn.S Rvnrp
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1882-05-25

Ayers family medicines.
Jayne's family medicines.
Harter's family medicines
McLean's family medicines.
Railways family medicines.
Wakefields family medicines.
All the celebrated family medicines
Kept in stock by 81. W. Gibson.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1882-05-25

The proprielors of Kendall's SPAWN
Cure challenge the whole world to pro-
duce its equal as a cure for rheumatism
or any other deep seated pain. 1t stands
] without q rival
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1882-05-25

The game of ball between the Henry
Booth club of Larncd and the Sterling
club, resulted in a victor for the latter
bY a score of SO to %.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1882-05-25

1925 will buy nice suit of clothes
for boy from i've To ten years old, al
the 90 cent store.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1882-05-25

There was hea~y thunder storm in
Emporia Wednesday, but nothing struck
by lightning but Tom Ryan and tree
down on the Cottonwood
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1882-05-25

Take look al our parasols. Ii We
haven't the best for the money We will
make you present OF one at the 80 cent
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1882-05-25

y post-mortem examination was held
Wednesday by DTs. Jacobs, Trueworthy
and Wetmore upon the remains OF Mrs
Keiger, who died very suddenly Tu s
day evening in the southeastern part
of the CITY.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1882-05-25

For The best 81 button boot and 81
Newport tie sold in the city. go 10 tue
Red Front shoe store.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1882-05-25

Ten cent ruching for cents; 20 cent
ruching for only 10 cents per yard, al
the 90 cent store.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1882-05-25

Low shoes. slippers and sandals ut the
Red Front shoe store.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1882-05-25
The AMERIcUs News.
EDITED BY "RURLow."

Subscriptions and collections for the DAILY
and WEEKLY NEWS, and all items OF interest
for this column, received with thanks by ID.
e.. Crime |, real estate ami loan agent.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1882-05-25

The DAILY NEWS cigars, the besI DC
cigars ia town, sold by
CHAs. RYDER
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1882-05-25
J. G. BROWN,
Dealer In
Groceries & Provisions,
Queensware &
Glassware.

Having an entire new stock OF goods. VIC
srs eDahlrd to sell you good article as cheap
as any one can furnish goods of the same
quality.
Give nEeIa call.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1882-05-25

Another large invoice of Vane, CAL
vert & Co.'S mixed paints just received
by CHAs. RYDER.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1882-05-25

Some beautiful collars for ladies at
the 90 cent store.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1882-05-25
Notice to Builders

SeAied bids VIII be received at he oflirt, ~
the district clerk IN district No. &c IN Iyaa
county up 70 JnSe 10. lisa. for buildiny D
sehsoi honsa Plans and specifeations caf. ~,
seen at CLERKS ofice, Two and half miles
southeast OF Enporia The hoar1 raxcrs.es
the right 20 reiees ali bids -
ALISOE FOWLER.
<A-ot- District (1ark
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1882-05-25

Mr.. E. V. Burnett yesterday purchased
a very handsome gold watch Of T. NJ.
Fry.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1882-05-25

The Wandering Star land furnished a
portion of the music at the Americas
convention yesterday, and were ably
supplemented by Wright, Lambert and
nfhnrs
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1882-05-25

The students OF the Normal have
mapped out a fine program for their con-
cert and sociable on Friday evening, and
unless the weather is unpleasant the as
seubly room Will be crowded.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1882-05-25

You can save money IN buying your
shoes at the Red Front.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1882-05-25
New Aaver.l..menl. rhI. weel.

Grocofies MAIDS
Groc1Ties- q Brown.
Groeciies--rAnDer h Bro
Notions-09 cent store
StTayel--kev j. A Barker.
Public sAlc-tlOwcil W illiams.
Notice-Altson Fowler
Boots and shoes-Red Front
Snks-Sawger.
Public Sale-ShOrthorns.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1882-05-25
Boots a. the Red Front.

A large stock of lace just received At
the 90 ceut store.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1882-05-25

Geo. Cooper and Alice Marcy were
married Wednesday by Justice Gull
yer at his residence northeast of tn e
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1882-05-25

New goods and new prices at the Rcd
Front shoe store.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1882-05-25

bargains in boOts and shoes al the
Rcd Front shoe store.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1882-05-25
,In.1.IS.rni,.o.

Mr.. Quin NJ. Shaded and Miss
Mary Sweitzcr were married Sunday
by Justice Culver at the residence, on
Rural street, of Miss Sadie Swei,zer,
sister of the bride, in the presence of a
small company embracing the near
friends and relatives of the contracting
parties. The ceremony was succeeded
by an excellent dinner prepared by the
hostess. and it was partaken of with
great relish 10y the assembled guests
Mr.. Shaded is well-to-do farmer of
Usage county, and the bride is one of
the most estimable young ladies in En-
poria. The happy pair will take up
their residence near Arvonia, and we
trust that their welded life may be
crowned with happiness. and prosperity.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1882-05-25
TUESDAY. May 9.


4 meeting OF the business meIr Of
town WAS held at Tressler's hall Satur-
day night to take action in regard to
getting it town plat put on record. The
meeting was called to order by !. L.
Butler. F. ID. Ley was elected chair
man, and NJ. l.. Willard secretary. The
object of the meeting was stated and the
case presented in its various lights. 4
committee of five was appointed, con
sisting of J. l.. Butler, n. Wise, j. w.
10y, W. III. Anderson and j. 5. Gibson,
to more fully investigate the matter and
report at the next meeting, to be held
two weeks from last Saturday night, at
which some definite arrangements will
probably be made. :. Quite a heavy
frost last night, but VIC have not heard
of any very severe damage being done,
as reported up TO the present.
The Americas boys have organized
base ball club, with Del. Wood as cap
tain and president and w. w. 10y, Sec
tary and Samuel McAuly as chairman.
They call the new organization the viii
lage nine. The first nine is not yet pick
ed out and the boys will not accept any
challenge for some time yet. News
reached here few days ago that John
Lemons formerly of this place had his
residence tore down by a lorna
do up in Iowa. The press and fix
lures of the Herald ofice will probably
leave for Usage City tomorrow. This
will be loss TO our town that will be
greatly missed, and IL will probably be
some time before Americas has paper
again. We wish the editor all the sue.
cess heanticipates and that his prospects
will be brighter and brighter.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1882-05-25

Go TO the Rcd Front shoe store for
boots and shoes.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1882-05-25
administrators Nnfine

Notice is hereby given that the undersien-
ed has been appointed iHistratrix OF Ihe
estate OF Edwin Moorehead deceased. by inc
Probate Court or Lyoa county. Kansas
-. VIOLA MooREuEAD.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1882-05-25

In connection with our large stock OF groc-
cries and provisions we carry an assortment
Of notions, such clocks, brackets, picture
frames, picture cards, combs, brushes, violins,
accordeons, harps. also hosiery, shirts over.
ais. handkerchief. al hrst-elass, and Will
| duplicate prices in this and other towns
Call and examine for yourselves aid you
will be convinced LKsH BROS.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1882-05-25

some elegant bed spreads at the 90
cent store. Call and see them.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1882-05-25

Mr.. w. ii. Suppe, our popular 90 cent
man, furnished the gold watch and sill
ver castor for Mr. and Mrs. McMillan's
birthday presents, given about two
weeks ago. Mr.. Suppe not only sells go
cent goods, but handles anything you
may want in the jewelry line. Give him
a call when you want anything in that
line. and he will give You prices that
will suit you.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1882-05-25

Don't forget the sociablc at the Pres
bylerian church Friday evening.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1882-05-25

Something new in glassware, queens
ware, lamps etc. AT the % cent store.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1882-05-25

Shoes and overshoes at the Red
Front.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1882-05-25

Where do you get bargains in booIs
and shOesg At the Red Front, of course.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1882-05-25


Burlington Patriot: We learn that the
st. Louis & Emporia railroad scheme is
being revived again with II fair prospect
of success. The officers of the road say
that they will entertain a proposition tor
township bonds along the line through
this coInty. This road is of great i'm
| portance to this town and county, and
we trust our people here and citizens of
the townships along the line of the read
will at once take hold of the matter and
set the ball rolling. The company are
ready To push the work as soon as the
| line can be located and franchises Sc
cured. Remember this road will give
us an air line to St. Louis, cheap coal, a
competing line 10 the pine lumber Of
| Arkansas, and also a competing line
with our Topeka 81 Memphis road To- the
Mississippi river at Memphis. This
will make four roads for Coffey county.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1882-05-25

Sawyer's one,price cash dry goods
house gives to every purchaser of their
Estelle, TrefourSe and Faster kid gloves
printed guarantee, warranting these
gloves mott to rip, tare or grin white.
Don't pay $3.50 TO So for kid gloves, Jun
warranted, when for $l,l5 and 81 80 you
can be protected by inferioriry by n re
.snonsible guarantee.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1882-05-25

Lambert seems to have been loaded
for bear."-C. V. Eskridge.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1882-05-25

FRUIT JARS Nov is your.time to
buy fruit jars before the season creates
a big demand With an eye to this fact
w. II. Suppe. proprietor OF the 90 cent
store, has just received a car load, 90
gross, of Mason's celebrated fruit jars.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1882-05-25
aInnn,n May %. 1ss2.

Once again the windows of heaven
were opened and torrents of water COW
cred the surface of the ground. The
whole canopy of heaven was brilliantly
lighted by the electrical display. The
deep rumbling of the thunder and the
roar of the approaching rain left vivid
impression on the minds of all and caused
q shudder of horror and exultation, for
the future of the chinch bugs. David
Heasley of Council Grove has moved
his personal effects in the building late
" occupied by the Herald Office.
Americas has the base ball rage. 1t is both
epidemic and contagious. IS. o. Ca
hill is sick at Butte City and will not
get home as soon as expected. IS. Il.
McCaw is getting his house plastered.
Farmers have suspended active opera
tions for a few days.
For fresh crackers, cigars and candies go to
NJ. W. Gibson.
j. s. Gibson has en- route from the factory
another large invoice of cultivators. He car
ries all the leading make of plows and sells
them as cheap as any man in the trade.
Fresh cider. oranges AMI lemons at j.
Browns
j. ID. Gibson keeps in stock all kinds OF
sewing IN aohine needles, machine oils, and
can furnish attachments for all machines.
Tinware, hoes. rakes and steel goods at
McAuley Bros.
Big bargains in queensware. glassware
lamps and mirrors at J. ID. Gibs0n's.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1882-05-25

The Central stables will in future be
more inviting in appearance from the
fact of gas post being placed at the
front entrance. Pipe for the same was
being laid to day.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1882-05-25

The sociabie at the Methodist church
on Friday night will, from it's novel fea-
lures, be very enjoyable TO a large class,
and will doubtless be we'll attended.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1882-05-25

The \. o. U. w. pic mic announced to
take place at Winfield tomorrow, has
been postponed until Tuesday the Goth
inst, on account of The weather.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1882-05-25

Americas entertained her visitors in
acceptable style.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1882-05-25

Honest goods for honest money. and the
lowest prices Tor good goods is the motto at
Browns.
New goods constantly arriving at j. e.
Browns. Call and sec rs and We will per
suade you
Toilet soaps, perfumery, hair oils. brushes,
and stationery at J. c. Browns.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1882-05-25
TUESDAY Nav o

TUESDAY, May %.
The wife of UurIah Hoover departed
this life at 3 O'Clock this morning at the
age OF AZ. The afflicted have the deepest
Sympathy of the community. The
turnout at the mass convention was
rather limited, and was almost entirely
made up of politicians, lawyers and re-
porters. The Herald Office loaded up
its effects this.morning and will probably
leave tomorrow, tue weather permitting.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1882-05-25

The Carson City New Appeal says:
St. Jacobs Oil is good for rheumatism
neuralgia and thousand different ills.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1882-05-25

There is great scarcity of oranges in
Emporia.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1882-05-25
aIusIc IN rnE PUBLIC scHooI.s.

A Plea for Its Adoption rs a Common
Rranch OF Instruction
To tie Editor Of the Emporfa Daily
Eeacs:
At the request of some of the patrons
oil the public schools of Emporia l pre-
sent to you for publication the enclosed
article, entitled "A Plea for Music in
Public Schools" which we published
in Kalamazon. Michigan, some three
years since The board of education IN
that city. after considering it, responded
thereto by engaging professor of music,
and The writer Of the article had the
pleasure of seeing the pupils of all The
schools Of that city engaged in the study
Of music as a science, and also singing
daily in school. Although almost
stranger IN your beautiful town, as a
worker in the cause of education, and
wishing for the welfare OF the youth of
this place, 1 would humbly submit the
article for publication. Yours very re-
specially, Mrs S. 3. BALcH.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1882-05-25

The best sait OF moieskin clothes for s. a.
McAuley Bros. also 3 full line OF shirts an
oyeralls.
a great variety of ladies and ehiIdrens'
shoes at J. -. Gibsonss
The leading brands Of smoking and ehow-
ing tobaeeos at McAuiey Bros.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1882-05-25

F. E. HoILIpAr. secrelary.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1882-05-25

Methodist sociable Friday evening.
Tie city was infested by tramps Sum-
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1882-02-04
DEATHS.

MCCAFFREy.-In this CITY, on the 4th inst,
Mrs. Cecilia McCatfrcy, in the SD year OF her
age.
The relatives and friends of the family arc
respectfully invited to attend the funeral
from the residence of her son-in.law, Jane 8
6. Fisher, No. "a ConestOga street. on Tuesday
morning at o'clock High mass at st. Mary's
church a; interment at St. Mary's cemetery
2tds
RUDY.-In this city. on February Sd, Walter
Howard, son OF Christian and Anna NJ. Rudy
aged years. months and days.
" Too lovely for earth, sang the Angel band -
The relatives and friends of the family are
respectfully invited to attend the funeral
from the residence Of his parents, No 56i
North Queen street, on Monday afternoon al
~ O'Clock. Interment in Lancaster ceme
terry. lids
ERE. On Saturday, Feb: 4, lss2, in Souders
burg, Lancaster county, Adam $. Erb, in the
5Oth year of his age.
Funeral, Monday, Feb g, at O'Clock p. IN.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1882-02-04
COUlsl'.
Proceedings in tho Common i'lt

Proceedings In tho Common i'leas.
BEFORE JUDGE PATTERSON.
Ia the case of Frank Kicker VS.. the cit,
and county of Lancaster, action for land
damages, witnesses were called this morn
ing yet. Counsel began speaking abou
the middle of the forenoon and the cas-,
went to the jury this afternoon. No YER
dict was rendered in time for this even
inS's paper.
BEFORE JUDGE LIVINGSTON
Amos l.. Eshleman VS.. tho Lancaster
& Williamstown turnpike road company.
Action for damages. The evidence, as
sh own by the plaintiff, was to the effect
that upon one day in September, 1879, he
was driving along the pike of the DEFEND
ants near Paradise, at the residence Of Mr.
Adam Wilmer: who 1T the time was llav
ing well dug by machinery. On one
sile OF the road there was horse power
and on the other the rest Of the machinery
Tho two were connected by a revolving
iron shaft which ran across the turnpike,
being covered over with dirt, &c
The plaintiff alleges that when he came to
this shaft his horse frightened at it and
began to kick. The animal broke the
wagon and injured itself SO severely that
it was found necessary to kill him. This
suit is brought to recover damages for the
horse, wagon. &c.
The defense is that it was owing to the
carclessness of driving of the plaintiff that
the accident occurred. The shaft was
well covered and was under considerable
dirt. 1t was not on account of the shaft
the accident occurred, and further that
the shaft was not put across tho pike
with the consent of the company, and
they had no knowledge of it, On trial
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1882-02-04
BIG FIRE IN WASHING ron.
Destruction Of the Jefferson Public School
Building.

Destruction Of the jefferson Public School
Building.
WAsHINGTOS, Feb. AT 3:45 o'clock
this morning fire was discovered i'll the
first floor of the large Jefferson public
school building on Virginia avenue, be-
tween a and 9th street. When an en-
trance was effected by the firemen
the flames had already reached the
ventilating shaft, and in spite of the
greatest eXertions by the fro department,
the entire building was soon in flames and
complete destruction of the building fol-
lowed. The roof was of the mansard pat
tern, and was characterized by firemen as
regular lumber yard. The janitor says
there were no fires in the structure, and
as there had been an entertainment given
in the hail during the evening the
disaster is attributed to the carelessness of
some person in leaving lighted matches
or other dangerous articles on the prem
ises. The jefferson building was one of
the finest in tho city and accommodated
1000 pupils. 1t was erected a few years
ago at cost of 500, 900, but was valued
at $135, 900. The insurance is not known
at present.