The Press., 1883-05-24
DISASTROUS FIRE AT STAFFoRDvn.1E THE FABIAN MILL BURNED, AND ONE EM-
 PLoYEE FATALLY SCoRCHED ALSO TWO

PLOYEE FATALLY SCORCHED ALSO TWO
 TENEMENT HOUSES BURNED!
 About 8 D. m. last Thursday, two men
 at work in the picker room at the Fabian
 mill at Staffordville, were startled by hear
 ing heavy groan of pain from mass oi
 wool in the back part of the room, and
 there rose up man sheeted with flame.
 Peter King, unknown to them, had lain down upon the wool, fallen asleep, been partially covered with the faky discharges of the picker, and spark thrown had con- verted his couch into a furnace of flame. He was quickly got out, his clothing be- ing cut from him, but he was so burned as to bear little semblance to 8 human be- ing. All was done for him that could be, but he died in great agony about ' o'clock. Meanwhile the flames had consumed the contents of the picker room, which was apart from the mill At first the mill was not supposed to be in much danger, but 8 con- necting bridge which could have been easi- ly destroyed by axes, had it not been neg lected until too late, carried the flames to the mill, and soon that was hopelessly ablaze The steamer was summoned from the this village by telephone. Before it arrived the mill was 8 ruin, also dwell ing house adjoining. Another large dwell HUI Ol llIt, WHICH but IIOu0I1 quickly extinguished, thereby saving the it must have done but for the presence of the steamer. The mill burned was built by E. A. Converse & Sons, over twenty years ago, and generally known as the Tuckerville mill. It was purchased some years since by Rawitser Bros, who were, at the time of the fire, manufacturing fan- nels. They had recently added to its ma- chinery. Their estimated loss is about $60, ,000, which is probably less sum than the building and machinery could be re- placed for. The amount of insurance was $34, ,OOO. The fire is great disaster to the village, as there is no immediate prospect of rebuilding. The proprietors have not as yet announced their plans, but as they have never rebuilt their mill burned some years ago in South Coventry, there is little encouragement that they will do so at once in this case. Young King was about 19 years of age, and employed in the mill. The account of his burning as given above, differs from some of the common reports, but Is correct.
 The loss has been adjusted to the full amount of insurance
 Report says that one of the finest mansions in this borough, delightfully."- sit uated, is to be thrown open, under the best of of management, for the entertain ment of summer boarders. Hope the ex- pertinent will so result that many will do likewise, and Stafford Springs become again the great widely famed summer re- sort of New England.
 There is a fine stud of animals now in charge of the Gary Bros. for board and training. The list comprises, besides the well-known c. Tanners "Hersey," whose record is 2304, which he will improve up- on during the coming season, the following |:
 A four years old Membrino mare, belonging to Tanner, beautiful dappled bay of much promise.
 A three years old Volunteer mare, half-sister to St. Julien, belonging to c. Weeks of Staf- fordville, said to be the best stopper of her age in the state.
 Springfield Boy," fine young stallion, belonging to Joseph Goodrich.
 Prince" seven years old Hambletonian, with record of 2.37, belonging to Henry Davis of Springfield, from whom much show of improvement is expected this season.
 ''Morrill Boy," nine-years old stallion, with record of 245, and bad habit of break ing, which it is expected that careful training will cure, and enable him to do himself better justice. Owned by James Stevens, Barre, Mass.
 These are all handsome as well as fleet with nothing of the gaunt, skinny look so common among trotters. Most are colts, and collected together make a pretty sight.
 Attracts attention-that fine draft team of four dapple gray horses belonging to B. N. Washburn. Washburn's equip ments for business are always first class, wagons and harnesses, as well as animals, tho4 ho Ha1y 4o 4l best, and to take such care as to retain the 
 pr. J. M. Peebles, the noted traveller in foreign countries, will lecture in the Spiritual Hall, Stafford, this week-Thurs- day evening upon ''China and the Chi nese ; Saturday evening upon the ''Hin- doos and their Magic ;' and Sunday at l o'clock and 7 p. m. Lectures all free.
 Thieves took the ''week's wash'' from the clothes line of James Wood, on Vest ford avenue, last night.
 Next Wednesday the trotting park will be made sufficiently attractive to draw many visitors, with a small admission fee. The horses in training at Gary Bros sta- ble will all be exhibited and some matches made up, not yet announced, as 1t is not known what outside horses will compete. If no other match is made for Hersey, he will trot against Gardiner Halls running pony, and it is guaranteed that he will beat his own record There will be base ball match between the Stafford Springs club and the Paper Makers of North Will braham. The Citizens Band will play, and other attractions, bicycle race among them, will be announced by posters. MT. Weeks extends 8 challenge for any other three years old to match his colt for a purse on that day, and if the challenge meets taker an interesting race will ensue.
 The veterans observance of Memorial day will begin about 2 P. m., and amuse- ments at the trotting park will extend from 10 3, m. to 2 p. m, The band will march from borough hall to the park about the time for the commencement of the attrac- tions there. . .
 All citizens willing to contribute flow CTS for deeoration day are requested to send them to the M. p. vestry next Wednesday morning, and the ladies of the committee are requested to meet there to receive and arrange the flowers.
 Services appropriate to Memorial day at the Methodist Episcopal church next Sabbath at 1O;45 8. m,
 Our best people are getting to be quite proud of our local brass band, ev- idencing this by coming down generously to help put them on good footing,
 Grocer Ward advertises to close out his stock cheaply.
 Some time within the next two or three weeks an entertainment will be given