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The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1882-06-30

Tn the new brand, Spring Tobacco."
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1882-06-30

Is Hegeman's Camphor Ice. It should be
rubbed upon the part affected. II the hands
are badly chapped, apply every night and
protect the hands by wearing an old pair
Of kid gloves. Hegeman's is the best and
most popular of ali the camphor ices made.
Hegeman's Camphor Ice is also cure for
sore lips, chapped face and sunburn. 1t is
compounded with glycerine, which renders
it more emollient than any other camphor
ice, and it will be found most soothing ap.
plicatiOn to the face after shaving.
Be sure to ask for Hegeman's formerly
made by Hegeman Il Co., New York, and
now made by the Metropolitan Med. Co., of
New Haven, Conn. }, and do not be put off
with any other compound, which may be-
come rancid, and do you more harm than
good. Hegeman's Camphor Ice never fails.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1882-06-30

Pride that dimes On vanity sups on
contempt
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1882-06-30
SAMARITAN
N ERWIN

is the only honestly guaranteed remedy placed
before the public. We guarantee every bottle
to give satisfaction or return the money! Lead
good, eminent divines declare It excellent and
uneQualed and people everywhere bear cheer.
full and voluntary testimony to its great virtue.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1882-06-30

TIC Egyptian Rat Destroyer
Is the best preparation ever devised for the
determination of these troublesome vermir
and all other insects, bugs, reaches, etc.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1882-06-30
SAMARITAN
N ERVIN e

incident to advanced years, by assisting nature
at its important period, retaining the yigvr and
tranquility Of early life and carrying them with
ease and safety through.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1882-04-08
ssPOLlYFONED.''

One Ofour State exchanges, the Yves:
Virginia R0dic0i has evidently eX-
hansted the dictionaries at its command
in the eommendable effort to fairly and
fully eriticise the work ofthe late Legis-
lature and the legislators themselves.
The result is some valuable and ex-
pressive additions to the English vOcabu-
larry.
1t has something to say about the
''gerrymander," but that term does not
answer. 1t says that "Upshur county,
of the Third District, is the coRtiguOWscst
affair We ever clapped our eyes on"
Contingencies" is the term that so
many Republican papers have been
struggling for. They have been unable,
heretofore, to express themselves. They
couldn't do the subject justice. Now we
have it. "Contiguousest' settles the
whole business.
But, then, there were other subjects of
legislation which have been troubling
our State exchanges, about which they
were at loss for language. They are
all expressed in the following paragraph
from the Radical:
sour Legislature ipollyfoxeI around
for three months, and what did it do?
1t white washed three drunken Demo-
cratic officials. 1t spit in the face of the
temperance people, and oh! shades of
Pluionian darkness, il bundled our State
into four "eoatigUOIIs" and "eonlpdc"
masses.
Thus we have the work Of the Legis-
lature summed up, "polly-fOxed," in
single paragraph to which nothing can
be added OF subtracted. And row the
Radical turns its attention to the legis-
Iators themselves. 1t draws on Colonel
WHITE for some pathetic expression for
its goodbye:
aAt the farewell banquet given to the
West Virginia legislators In Wheeling
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1882-04-08

Col. Rob't White made a beautiful
speech, in which he pathetically said:
perhaps we part forever"
If Wheeling people are human beings,
we know that ELECTED long, continued
and hearty applause
1t becomes very simple and child
like, however, in its reference to its own
distinguished delegate, Mr.. TIPPETT.
1t abandons the dictionaries and takes
to the primer, thus:
''What is that, mother"
THAT is Governor George Washing
ton Tippett. ehild.n
"Why, how did he get such nice
office as that, mother?'b
"He got it in his mind, child-just in
his mind. That's all. That's all"
The resources Of the editor Of the
Radical as linguist, are marked and
conspicuous. He is wasting his sweet
ness in the humble sphere of country
editor. He should locate at some cross
roads pOst-office and emulate the great
JOSH BILLINGS. We think that he
would pollyfox even JOSH himself
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1882-04-08
senator Bayard on Prohibition.

Personal influence, example and prccept
and the recognition OF the great truth that
intemperence in the use OF stimulants OF
all kinds is a morbid, physical fact, both IN
cause and effect, is, in my Judgment, the
proper view to commence with. Statistics
abundantly prove that the attempted sup
preston by statute of the use OF alcoholic
stimu.ants is accompanied by an increase
in the use of opiates, and that open drink
ing being stopped secret drinking ensues.
: don't believe any man has greater horror
of intemperance than l, and my apprecia-
ton of its dangers and evil effects grows
with my experience of human affairs, but
the greater the evil the more essential to
apply the right principle to its cure
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1882-04-08

THE Republican losses in the western
local elections are too uniform and
widespread to be wholly accounted for
on local issues. From Ohio, Indiana,
Illinois, Michigan and Minnesota sub
stantially the same story comes of UNI
expectedly large Democratic gains. The
temperance question influenced the re-
suit in many places. but in Others the
party lines were drawn more straightly,
and with general Republican loss.
The New York Times comedies that
there i much in this result which may
well attract attention among Republic
cans in other States, and says: "It af-
fords evidence that party ties as here
tofore formed are not as strong rs they
have been; that the sentiment which
has held the Republican party together
inminOr rs we'll rs principal elections is
to some extent losing its force, and that
party discipline as such cannot be relied
ON rs implicitly as it has BEEN
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1882-04-08

TIE Republicans in Congress are evil
IDENTIFY bound to admit another new
state to the Union, if they have the
power TO strengthen their position in
Congress, especially in the Senate. APP
pearances indicate that they have Sc
lected Dakota as the favored candidate.
The Senate committeehas Overruled the
objection raised on account of the repu-
diation of the Iankton railroad bonds,
holding that it is a matter for local and
legal settlement, not requiring the inter-
vention of Congress. The Democrats
will resist the admission on the same
ground upon which it will be urged
that Of partisan advantage.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1882-04-08

THE Railroad Commissioners bill,
which is upon the eve of passage in the
Kentucky Legislature, provides for the
appointment of three commissioners in
the following manner: The Senators
and Representatives from each of the
ten Congressional districts are first to
name man, and from the ten thus
named the Governor is to choose three,
subject to the further provision that
they shall be selected severally from
the three districts into which the State
is divided for this special purpose. The
intent of this unique and roundabout
process is probably to prevent, as far as
possible, a packing of the board in any
particular interest, or the imputatiOn of
favOritism in its construction.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1882-04-08
Morris scaIping Knife.
Richie Gazette.

fGGFHS po<tWe'
On Monday of last week, when the House
amendment to the Senate proposition to
pay the newspapers three cents per word
for four insertions was up in the State Sen
ate, Col Dan Johnson circulated around,
saying that two and onehalf cents per word
was very large price We might re-
mark in this connection that Col Dan is a
very large liar; but as We donot know from
what standpoint he made his assertions, we
will forbear. However, We must add that
we had the impression the Tyler county
statesman had asked for truce from the
newspapers, and that he intended to behave
himself if they would let him alone. 1t
seems that this is a mistake.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1882-04-08

PRESIDENT ARTHUR recently took a
midnight walk around Washington
along with Tom MURPHY and CLINT
WHEELER. Speaking of it to a re-
porter CLINT WHEELER said: "CHET
ARTHUR hasn't changed bit; he don't
put on any cheap airs; he is just the
same old Chef every time" "Why,'
said Ton MURPHY, interrupting, tive
walked around town for overtw hours,
and when we got back to the White
House CHEF said let's not go to bed
yet, boys, sit down WHILE and so I'll
be id if we didn't sit down on them
door Steps-CHET and all of us-and
talk until O'clock in the morning."
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1882-04-08
rHEsPRISG BONNET.

The spring bonnet will bloom if the
sun shines tomorrow.
The world waits in eager expectancy
of the event.
For there is no article or particle OF
dress that, Of late years, takes on such
astonishing and "mashing" transforma-
tons of style as the modern bonnet.
4 few months ago it assumed the
form ola clout or pad tied down over
the ears, which the uninitiated at first
mistook for Unpopular liver pad, which
by strange inadvertence the ladies had
put around their heads instead of their
waists.
Following it closely was the other ex-
treme which resembled the top Of
barouehe. The top has got mashed of
late and spreads over the head and
shoulders of the wearer like the wreck
of ship mast.
But the coy maiden will spend to-day
in attitudinizing under the latest pro-
duction of head-gear, and will trip up
the aisle of the church to- morrow, never
raising her eyelids, and never indicating
by look or manner that she is conscious
of that new bonnet, and that all the
congregation are looking at it and have
assembled for that special purpose.
Faithful to the demands of enterpris-
ing journalism, we would feel derelict
in duty not to chronicle the advent OF
an object so much idOlized and one
that is now 50 intensely engaging the
thoughts and affections of the fair sex,
as the Spring bonnet.
We are sure the whole world is in
sympathy with the event and the eyes
OF the populace will Returned with Won
dering gaze to discover the style, turn
and proportions of this most interesting
product of the Spring season.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1882-04-08
Much Truth i'm small Compass.
Cincinnati Ga.cstr. Rcp.

TIUCINNUI VF'T-'T3', It'I''
The three territories which are billed to
he set up as States-to.wit, New Mexico,
Washington and Dakota-have an aggregate
population OF $4,000. OF the population
OF New Mexico, which, the most populous
of the three, it may be said with safety
that if all of that which is native were
swept off by deluge, it would be filter for
State Of all it may be said with reason
able certainty that each State will be owned
ard run by railroad corporation, endowed
with a grant OF most OF the land.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1882-04-08

THE Chicago Tribune heads the veto
message another Echo from the Bull
dog Pistol of CHARLES j. GUIUEAU."
Not very respectful, from the Republi-
can organ of the Northwest. "Out in
the Wet" is the heading under which
the Tribune eertilies the fact the Re-
publicans carried only five of the eigh-
teen wards in Chicago at Tuesdays cleo
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1882-04-08
Hon. Henry &. Davis.

Some Of our newspaper friends express
doubt as to the sincerity OF Mr.. Davis, in
the announcement which he has repeated
ly made that be is not candidate for re-
election to the United States Senate. These
doubts in our opinion do great injustice to
Senator Davis. He is not man to palter
with the people in double sense. What
lie says he means, and certainly the reasons
which he assigns for a temporary withdraw
al from public life, ought to be sufficient TO
satisfy the most suspicious and ineredu-
Ions
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1882-04-08
Spectacle John.

We understand that Hon. John y.
Hutchinson is seriously considering the
plan of removing about or before the lst OF
May to Wheeling. This will put him in
the First Congressional District and in case
of Ben. Wilson'S denomination may lead to
serious results. We shall be very sorry to
lose Mr.. Hutchinson from our city, but can
hardly blame him, aa a seat in congress
isn't to be SneeZed at.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1882-04-08

IT speaks volumes about the sharp
ness and courage of detectives when
JESSE JAMES could live openly in the
third city of the State, after the Gov
ernor had offered So, 900 for his capture,
dead or alive. He was marked man,
and his face we'll known to multitude
of people, and yet he seems to have
lived in comfort with his family, and
gone in and out and visited his relatives,
only under an assumed name.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1882-04-08

How would it do for West Virginia to
initiate Iowa, and remain an October
State only in even numbered years; thus
bringing the State election in harmony
with the Presidential and Congressional
elections, and in odd numbered years
voting as heretofore.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1882-04-08

OREaoN has never been much Of q
Republican State and ARrHUR's first
veto has made it safely Democratic at
the next election. That much can be
predicted with certainty.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1882-04-08

SHIPHERD says he has something to
say about FMr. BLAINE that will Lnot
sound very well, but it depends on what
questions he is asked whether he trots
il out or not.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1882-04-08
NOTICE TO TAKE DISPOSITIONS.

Take notice that the dispositions of Nan
Meta Becker, DR.. Z. hurZ and others will be
taken at the law office OF Russell & Stifel, M
No. l2l6 Chapline street, in the city of Wheel.
ing, county Of Ohio, In the State OF West Vir-
ginia, on the 9th day of April, A. d. 1872, be.
twSen tue hourS OF O'clock A. NJ. and
the above named cause on behalf of said
complainant. And II, from any cause, the
taking of the said dispositions shall not be
commenced, or being commenced, shall moi
be completed on that day, the taking of thu
same will be adjourned from time to time un
til the same shall be completed.
To the defendant,
LEOPOLD BECKER
NANNETTA BECKER.
BY RUSSELL &STIREL. her Solicitors.
WHEELING, W. Va, March ., lSS2.
marSOawt
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1882-04-08

GOVERNMENT bonds sold at the
highest figure last week ever touched
by those securities. Four per cents with
one per cent. accrued interest sold at
ll9 SIS on Friday.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1882-04-08

IT looks as If President ARTHUR had
finally run through Roscoe CONKLTNG'S
friends in New York and has now be-
gun to appoint CONKLING's relatives to
office
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1882-04-08
PUBLICATIONS.
LEGAL NOTICE.

State of West Virginia, Ohio county. In the
Circuit Court for Ohio county.
Nannetta Eeckerl
vs.. In chaucery for divorce.
LEOPOLD Becker.
The defendant, Leopold Becker, will take
notice that the complainant, Nanuett9
Becker, will, on the 18th day of April, A. d.
lSS2, or as soon thereafter as she can be heard
apply TO said court for an order in said cause
decreeing divorce from the bond OF matri.
mony. NANSETTA BECKER,
BY RUSSELL & STIFEI, her Solicitors.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1882-04-08

THE Democrats are "blnnderlng
again." They tumbled-head-over-heels
in Ohio last Monday.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1882-04-08
Mr.. CoukIing's Opinion of Mr.. Cornell

-NeW orr IINeN,
Gov. CornelrS opponents are not slow in
repeating Mr. Conkling.s reported recent
sneer at New Yorks chief executive as
that lizard on the hill"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1882-04-08

ALL but three of the American clti-
zens who have been under arrest in Ire
land have been released.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1882-04-08
A Statement Possibly by Authority,

.NeW lOTN sui.
Mr.. Cornell may begin to pack his trunks.
1t is settled that Judge Folger will be the
Republican candidate for Governor next
fall.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1882-04-08

PITTSBURGH falls into line on five
cent car fares. Another call on Wheel
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1882-04-08
BUSINESS NOTICES.
REMOVAL.
| Sell Thurber's Fine Goods

NOTICE-ALL PERSONS WITH WHOM
IN left Blanks Will please return them BY
the 18th OF April, or l will b. compelled 10
make n return for them according TO law, and
report all who fail TO make a proper return
10 me. II any person fail or refuse to deliver
said return, he shall forfeit not less than ten
nor more than one hundred dollars. The re-
turn can be left with George Hook, Clerk of
the County Court, or with the undersigned,
K. H. PHILLIPS,
apria Assessor City District
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1882-04-08

ek IN con per day at home Samples worth
Portland. Maine. delgc
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1882-04-08
SATURDAY, APRIL 5, ISSs.
NOTICE TO SUBSCRIBERS

The date printed on the rcraPper Of
saehpaper denotes the time lche,s tie sub
scyfptioR expires.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1882-04-08

AT the change of every season sluggish
ness of the blood should be prevented by
taking PERUNA.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1882-04-08

DEIMoNT NAIL COMPANY STOCK FOB
ID sale. have for sale twenty-five shares
Company. THOS. O,BRIEN,
apS0 Capitol Building.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1882-04-08

| NEW ADvERTteEMEW16.
| VxyANTEp-FIFTEEN Or TWENTY BOYS
| w TO work at the LaBelle Glass Works
| Bridgeport, Ohio. apsQ
0FIMoNT NAH. COMPANY STOCK FOB
ID sale. have for sale tyenty.1ve shars ss
| ana Capitol Building.
Book Beer and Lunch
ATMY SALOON
NO. I045 MARKET SQUARE,
On MONDAY, April 10th. AL my friends
"a" apr JACOB NUNGE, Proprietor.
DELICIOUS ORANGES & LEMONS
ALSO FRESH PHILADELPHIA CANDIES
! JUST RECEIVED By
| ALEX. CHAPLINE,
ans NO. has MAIN STREET.
FISH HOOKS,
RODS, LINES,
REELS, ETC, AT
ST. Iersey'sRope Store
NO. % FOURTEENTH STREET,
ans Wheeling, W. Va.
The Reymann Brewing Company
Herewith inform the public that
NEXT MONDAY,
| THEIR
Celebrated Book Beer
Will be on draught at the principal saloons in
and about Wheeling. In regard 10 quality,
etpeciaiiy the p9TeneSs of the same, allow the
| public 10 judge for themselves. apsr
| CONFIRMATION SUITS !!
ATTHE STAR CLOTHING HOUSE.
Go early to-day before the rush.
ID. GUNDLING Il CO.,
ors Sc TWELFTH STREET.
| NEUFCHATEL CHEESE !
TWENTY BOXES
Neufchate1 Cheese
Received by express. For sale at
H. T. BEHRENS',
APPS 22l7 and 22ls Market Street
THE EXCELSIOR planning MILL
| Can supply Builders and Contractors with
| any kind OF
MANUFACTURED LUMBER !
On short notice and at rock bottom prices.
BEITS &c FhADING
PR0PRIEToRS.
ans Wheeling, w. Va.
NEW TOMATOES:
lust Off the vines, at the
Bridge Confectionery
J. H. DIEHL & CO.,
ans Corner Main and Tenth SITS.
BEAUTIFUL
Bird Cages!
ALL KINDS AND PRICES.
G. w. Johnson's Sons,
APPS 1910 MAIN STREET.
DON'T YOU FORGET 1T
That the finest Imported and Domestic Wines,
Gins and other liquors are on sale ut the
Tidal Wave Saloon,
1881 Market Street.
apS A. WALTER, Proprietor.
THE BEST COOKING STOVE
is MADE By
THE STAR FOUNDRY
Z. FISHER & SONS,
aps WHEELING, w. VA.
ALL THE LEADING BRANDS OF
ToBACCoS
ATTHE WHOLESALE GROCERY OF
Edward Reid,
NO. lil7 MAIN STREET,
APPS Wheeling, w. Va.
\ CAR LOAD OF
Early Rose Potatoes !
THIS MORNING AT THE
BRIDGE CORNER GROCERY,
J. II. DIEHL & CO.,
APPS Corner Main and Tenth Streets.
CALL AND SEE SOMETHING NEW
IN WATCHES AND JEwELRY AT
LASTS,
COR. MAIN AND ELEVENTH STREETS.
Fine Table Ware a speciality. Prices on all
goods as low as the quality will admit APPS
LETTER LIST.
T IST OF LETTERS REMAINING IN THE
i 4 pOStoffice at Wheeling, Ohio county, West
Virginia, unclaimed, Saturday, April Sth.
To obtain any of the following the applicant
will please call for advertised letters, giving
date OF this advertisement.
LADIES' LIST.
National Republican., 1882-12-09
SUED FOR A GOOD ROUND sum.
Uncle Sans Claim on Harrison Johnston for
Couple Of Millions.
A Difficulty Growing Out Of Sale Of
Confiscated Cotton in War Times.
The Defendant Charged with Having Forgotten TO
Make Settlement
The Trial Begun Yesterday I'm the New
York Courts.

New YORK, Dec. S.-The action Of the
ex-agent of the United States treasury, for the
recovery of nearly 100000, arising from the
sale of confscated cotton during the war,
which 1t is alleged he diverted to his own use,
was brought to trial to-day in the United
States circuit court before Judge Cox and q
jury. Mr.. Johnston was in court. The COM
plant sets forth that. Johnston was appointed
an assistant special agent of the Treasury de-
partment by the secretary of the treasury,
Hon. Hugh Mccullough, and entered on
his duties. about May 8, 1865, in the
counties of Lowndes, Monroe, Oktibbeha,
and Noxuber, in the state of Mississippi, and
continued to discharge his duties for about
one year. His instructions were to receive
and collect SO much cotton in these counties as
| could be satisfactorily shown to have been
purchased by or held on account of theso-called
confederate states government, and with as
little delay as possible to ship the cotton so
received or collected to William NJ. Orme,
supervising special agent at Memphis, or
T. c. A. Dexter, special agent at
Mobile, with the least expense and risk,
sending with it an account Of expenses,
and full record of the cotton. The
complaint charges that the defendant
fraudulently detained from plaintiff and the
verting and disposing of the same to his own
use, the value of said cotton being $106.0S7.72.
Mr.. Johnston in his answer makes q full
denial of the charges, and claims that on
January 10, 1868, he had settlement with the
department, and was fully released" by the
plaintiff from every liability. During the
progress of the action several bills of particu-
lars were rendered by the plaintiff, and on
motion in September, 1880, in the circuit
court, Judge Blatchford ordered thu the
complaint be amended by inserting $1,967,-
9S7.96 as the amount of the plaintiffs
claim in lieu of $1O6,0s7.72. Mr.. Doug
lass Campbell opened the case on behalf
of the government, and read affidavit of H.
B. Titus, of Washington, who was engaged
by the Treasury department in looking up
evidence on behalf of the government, on
affidavit of Assistant District Attorney Will
son and another lawyer, H. r. Pease. The
first named and the last deposed to being
threatened and assaulted when collecting
evidence, and the second dcposed to the OBJ
structions thrown in his way when on the
same errand in the State of Mississippi. The
trial of the case will probably occupy three
weeks,
National Republican., 1882-12-09
Two More Fires.

Yesterday morning, about 6:3O o'clock, as a
gentleman named Young, employed in the
navy-yard, was attempting to light fire,
corner Thirteenth and l streets southeast, the
water-pipe connected with the store being
frozen over, and when the heat reached it it
bursted, killing a cat instantly, and injuring
Mr.. Young about the head and face. The fire
was scattered in all directions, and soon the
floor was on fire, but it was extinguished by a
damage.
An alarm of fire was turned in from box 2s
yesterday evening by Sergeant Perry, caused
by fire being discovered in an unoccupied
shanty on Seventh-street road, owned by Mrs.
Kelley. The fire was eXtinguished by Ser
geant Perry and Officer Rhodes. The fire de-
partment responded promptly, but did not go
into action.