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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-10-11
FLAMES SWEEPING PRAIRIEs.
Three Fires Started Near Bismarek--
PInroa CountY IN a RInze

Three Fires Started Near Bismarck
Pierce County in a Blaze.
BISMARCK, OAK, Oct. 10.-Three
prairie fires were started near this city
yesterday, it is thought. by sparks from
engines. one fire WAS started within the
city limits, aud passing north destroyed
a large amount Of property. This fire is
still raging and Is beyond the control OF
the farmers.
RAGING IN PIERCE COUNTY.
PIERCE, NEB., Oct. 10.--A terrible and
widespread prairie fre is raging I'm the
northeastern part OF this (Plerce) county
and In the adjoining counties OF Cedar,
Wayne and Knox. high wind has been
blowing for the last "a hours and the
great fire has been travelling with re-
markable rapidity, destroying many
barns and hundreds Of tons Of hay In
stack.
A DRUG HOUSE DESTROYED.
WHEELING, W. VA, Oct. 10.-Tho
wholesale and retail drug house OF Logan
.G Co. was burned today. The loss Is
S2S.OOO. The property Is insured. The
lire was caused by an explosion OF gas Ia
the basement. Two iiremon, Patrick Ma
honey and Jacob Snyder, were seriously
injured by falling from a ladder.
A SKATING RINK BURNED.
PGrTsRURG, PA, Oct. 10.--Fire to-day
DESTROYED the Monarch Skating Rink, an
extensive stru0kure, and badly damaged
Mokelvey's Riding Academy. Tho loss
is $4,000. The property is insured.
$4,000 SACKS or WHEAT BURNED.
CHICO, CAL, oct. 10.-A destructive
fire occurred al Durham's station near
here this morning. Two warehouses.
containing co. 600 sacks OF wheat, we're
entirely consumed. The estimated loss is
$4,000. II is partially covered by insur-
anco.
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FLORIDA's METROPOLIS.
The Cashier of Sewing Machine Com
pany Missing with Its Money.

The Cashier of a Sewing Machine Com
pany Missing with Its Money.
JACKSONVILLE, FLA, Oct. 10.-It was
reported around this city late this after
noon that G. Scroug, cashier of the Singer
Sewing Machine COmpany's Office here,
had absconded with funds of the company
amounting to between $500 and $1,000.
The News correspondents investigation
showed that Mr.. Scroug was missing. He
left the Office Friday morning complain
Ing of being sick. Nothing was thought
of the matter until he did not make his
appearance at the office this morning. A
messenger was sent out to his home and
mis- wife reported that he had not been
there since Friday morning at breakfast
time. Scroug has not been seen since and
no money was found In the safe. ScrOug
is Swede but has lived here sOme years.
He is a married man with children. He
Is forty-fiVe years Old and somewhat dis
sipated. His friends say that he may be
of on a spree. The agent at Atlanta will
be here tomorrow to investigate.
ATTEMPTED SUICIDE.
Michael Hartley, aged so years, living
on Beauslore's bluff, in this county, at
tempted suicide last night by shooting
himself IN the head, back Of the left ear.
He is a good citizen and married. 1t is
supposed that tdespOndency was the cause.
He was alive at last accounts, but it was
thought he could not recover.
David C. Lees, respected citizen,
aged y years, died this morning after a
brief illness, at his home, near the city.
He came here about eighteen months ago
from Nashville, Tenn, where he was we'll
known and respected. His body was en-
balmed and will be sent back there for
interment.i
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.coT SMITHS SUCCESSOR.
ERWIN. OF ATHENS, A
MI, Nhh,,JROAD COMMISSIONER.

S,o,i,ation by the Governor Fol
4M al nv Immediate and Unanimous
~" "te,atiop-Some Surprise Reported
.O" 90 the Members of the Legisla.
A-.~Tbe New Appointees Record.
,r,,NrA. GA, Oct. 10.--To-day the
..rror nominated Judge Alexander S.
+. IN Of Athens, to be a Railroad Com
amer to succeed Commissioner Smith.
-+setsrm expires next Thursday. This
NOON the Senate confirmed Judge
80. nomination without opposition.
~. onnoiutment of MIR. Erwin was re-
-.,gsl with much surprise by a large
,;,rtfy or tn members of the Legisla-
..,s Two weeks ago Mr.. Butt, Of Marion
,'ar+v. warm friend OF GOV. smith,
,-.m m a petition to Gov. Mcdaniel
s.Fi,r for the 9reaUpoiutmento of Mr.. Smith
&s,.,,r5Iess of the result of the movement
= modify the power Of the Railroad Com
Mission. The petition was circulated in
tho Hoase only one day, and out Of l40
Members present 122 signed it.
TWO REFUsALs.
Two refused on personal grounds and
va others were not seen. Mr.. Butt
.5,rFiny that he had the sentiment of the
/ isyslgture expressed in his petition,
Ni5rout making an additional effort to
rst en80rsers. presented it to the Govern
~ who said he would consider the mat
,sr Six months ago Commissioner Smith
flsd a short conversation with the Gov
4 1rnor in which the subject of re-appoint-
. ment came up. The Commissioner inti-
mated that in view of the fact that his
|bealtb was not good, he would not embar-
rsss the Governor for Te-appointment
+ when his term expired.
A RECONSIDERATION.
More recently, however, and since the
railroad commission bill has been COM
handing the attention Of the public, it is
said that Commissioner Smith had another
interview with the Governor on the same
Isgbiect. in which he intimated that he
e &woald accept the appointment If rendered
linn. but at the same time would take no
i steps to urge his being his own successor,
4 land that the Governor could act as he
pleased upon the matter. The petition
4 was gotten up by Mr.. Butt on his own
Emotion, and Speaker Little headed the
4 ist
MR.. ERWIN's RECORD.
ATHENS, GA, Oct 10.-A. S. Erwin,
Hrewy appointed railroad commissioner,
was born in Clarksville. Habersham
N0unty. He studied law before the war,
& 8Bd went to the war as a lieutenant in
one Of the companies that left Habersham
bounty. He was wounded in the hand
.While gallantly leading his men in a
&ebarge. After the surrender he moved 10
Athens and commenced the practice of
Zlaw. He soon built up a fine practice
and married Miss Cobb, the oldest daugh-
|ter Of Gen. Howell Cobb. He was
elected Judge of the Western circuit
about six years ago, and served on the
s bench with honor to himself and the peo-
Spe. Judge Erwin has a beautiful home
.in Gotham and is surrounded with a
E1appy family, with several bright chill
ten. He is very popular IN Northeast
4Georgia and has been spoken of several
ines for Congress. The appointment of
Judge Erwin gives general satisfaction to
the people OF the section where he lives.
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NO SIGN OF A SETTLEMENT.
sOLnTHKs nm LAnORERs.
Shot by Negroes.

VILLA MsBURG, VA, oct. l0.-Archer
Brooks, prominent Democrat OF this city,
while walking along Main street last
evening, was insulted by a negro, but did
not notice 10. This morning, however, he
met the negro and a difficulty ensued.
The negro attempted 20 cut Mr.. Brooks,
when the latter drew a pistol, and the
negro went away, but soon returned ac-
companled by another negro, both armed
with sh0tguns Both lred upon Brooks,
one exclalming: "Ihe war has begun, and
we are ready for IT," Brooks was shot
in the face, but not fatally. There was
considerable excitement, but no further
trouble Is apprehended.
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GEN. GORDON OFFENDED.


-1e Georgia Pacific Inquiry interrupted
by "a Llttle Tilt.
H'LANrA' Oct. 10.-The special com
luce appointed 20 inquire into the right
" '-e Georgia Pacific railway to use the
'1oA ana right-of-way of the Western
1u Atlantic railroad held a meeting to-
'l' Senator Colqmtt and Gen. Gordon
s osiore tae committee attended by
--l attorney, Judge Hopkins. The evil
,an ,s gwen in by ex-GoY. Colquitt and
~ ~, t'iyr0on upon the right OF the road to
ii,Ie '-e iisut-oi-way was that the charter
t,",-- Zen. Gordon sold to the
s.''-. ann nd and Danville gave the pur-
hy-lis' authority 10 use the right OF way.
.or''e -''e eA'ToY Colquitt was tesnfying Gen.
Aritt w put I'M word or two. apparently
s"r. Ne view Of assisting the witness
|-ri.i Al. Bartlett OF the committee OBJ
tpcs .uu words we're passed that threw
ri. .s' .s.i'o the examination. Gen. Gordon
nd aen7e yyat ANA started % leave the room,
wy called back and the ripple OF ex-
I'ell passed away.
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GEORGIA's LEGISLATURE.
This Senate Sits Down on the House Taz
on Base BAN Games.


ATLANTA, GA, Oct. 10.-The Senate
held two sessions today. The only meas
ure disposed of in the morning was that
dealing a death blow to the bill to tax
base ball clubs, which was done by unan-
imously agreeing to the report Of the COM
mittee, which reported the bill unfavora-
bly,.
IN THE HOUSE.
In the House to-day the bill providing
for an exhibit Of the States resources at
the American exhibition in London. in
1856, was taken up. Mr.. Harrell, of Web
ster, objected to 1t on the ground that it
yides that the commissioner of agricul-
ture shall make au exhibit and appropri-
ates $4,000 for that purpose out Of the
rental of the w estern and Atlanta rail-
road not appropriated to the educational
fund.
Mr.. Rebbe made an earnest and able
argument in support of the bill. His
speech was full of facts and figures, de-
monstrating tine wisdom and economy Of
such action.
SUSPENSION REFUSED.
The House refused to suspend the rules
to take up the following bills:
Appropriating money to the North
Georgia Agricultural College at Dahlon-
ega.
For the relief of the Continental Insur-
ance Company Of New York.
To prevent discrimination by common
carriers.
Making good the service of process In
certain cases.
Tha bill to establish a chronological
school at Atlanta University as a branch
of the State University, was taken from
the table and read the second time.
Mr.. Wilson, Of Camden, made a motion
to disagree to the adverse report Of the
committee, sustaining the motion in an
elaborate argument.
Mr.. Harrell, of Webster. opposed
the motion on constitutional grounds.
THE BILL LOST.
The report of the committee was agreed
to and the bill was lost.
Mr.. Harrell, of Webster, asked leave to
introduce the bill to repeal the resolution
passed Oct. 8, 1885, authorizing the Gov
ernOr to settle the claims of the Marietta
and North Georgia railroad on the grounds
that the apprOpriating of $SS,526 % to that
road was in direct conflict with the con-
stitutiOn. The yeas and nays were called
by Mr., Harrell, and the vote stood 80
yeas to % nays. Leave was granted
and the bill was read and referred to the
committee OF the whole.
The House, by vote Of 40 yeas to 40
nays, refused to suspend the rules to order
300 copies printed.
Mr.. Harrell announced that he would
have the bill printed at his own expense.
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GEN. IAWroN,s oALL.
a Report that the Austrian Mission will
Be Held Open for Him.

a Report that the Austrian Mission will
BE Held Open for Him.
WASHINGTON, oct 10.--Gen. Alex
ander X. Lawton called on the President
yesterday and dined with the Secretary Of
State last evening. Before leaving for
Savannah this morning he was very non
communicative. From these facts is
evolved the report that as soon as Con-
gress shall have passed bill relieving
his political disabilities be will be ap-
pointed Minister TO Austria, which mis-
sion will meanwhile be kept vacant. IL
may be that the Secretary OF State
cheushes such plan, but II 90, 1t Is not
known at the White House.
CONGRESSMAN CRI5Ps TRIP.
Congressman Crisp, OF Georgia, passed
through here to-day 70 Boston. He is q
member OF the House Special Commit
tee on Ordnance, which meets here Mon
day. On his return here he Will look
alter the Offices Of his district.
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THE DEAD CARDINAL.
Arrangements Being Made for the LyiH
In state and Obsequies.


Arrangements Being Mad o for the Lying
in state and Obsequies.
NEW YORK, Oct. 10.--Drs. sangon and
Townsend are embalming the body of the
deceased Cardinal McCloskey preparatory
to its removal to the Cathedral, where 10
will lay in state until Thursday morning,
when the funeral obsequies will take place
at 1890 O'Clock. Archbishop Corrigan
will celebrate mass and Archbishop Glib
bons, Of Baltimore, will deliver the fune-
raj address. On Tuesday and Wednesday
afternoons at 4 O'Clock, and on Thursday
morning at 8 O'Clock the clergy will chant
the office for the dead. The cathedral
will be heavily draped in mourning. IL Is
expected that large thrOng OF the faith
full will visit the cathedral on Tuesday
and Wednesday 10 bid final farewell to
their deceased prince.
THE DRAPING OF THE COFFIN.
The arrangements for the funeral have
not yet been completed. The clergy are
in a quandary as to how the casket should
be trimmed, certain rules in that regard
being laid down for the burial of cardi.
nal. A cableRram has been sent TO Rome
asking instruction. In the meantime a
casket has been ordered and is 20 be made
OF San Domingo mahogany wood. 1t
will be trimmed as soon
as the instructions from Rome
arrive. There were numerous callers to-
day and kilograms Of coincidence were
received by Archbishop Corrigan,
from the ArchbishOps Of Halifax
and st. Louis, the Bishops Of
ST.. Joseph, Mo-, Chatham, n. B.,
and Vlncennes, Ind, while a cable-
gram Of coincidence was received from
Cardinal Simeone prefect Of the Propa-
ganda at Rome.
THE BURIAL ROBES.
The deceased prelate will be buried in
full cardinal robes and mitre, and while
lying IN state will be guarded day and
night by delegates from the st. Vincent De
Paul Society. The cathedral will be-
draped IN mourning and the sanctuary in
purple velvet, emblematic OF bis position.
He will be buried IN a vault underneath
the church, in the crypt adjoining the one
which now contains the remains OF his
predecessor fArchblshOp Hughes. 10 is
requested that no flowers should be sent
by the faithful because the deceased cardi-
dal himself at the last council Of the
Clergy had a rule passed In opposition 10
floral emblems being displayed at Cath
Ollie clergyman's funeral.
10 is not known whether the Cardinal
made a viii, or how he disposed OF his
personal effects. 10 Is hardly expected
that he has accumulated much money,
for, though very frugal and abstemiOus
In bis habits, his generosity was without
bounds.
PRAYERS FOR THE DECEASED.
LONDON, Oct. l0.--PFayers for the re-
pose OF the soul OF Cardinal McCiOskY
have been ordered TO be offered tomorrow
In the Catholic churches Ia Dublin.
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shoots DC Estraneed VIC.

Providence, X. l., Oct. 10.--As Kate
Coyle, wife Of Richard COyle, was coming
out Of Afnold's mill this afternoon she
was met by her husband. from whom she
had separated, VINO asked her 30 live with
him again. On her refusal, Coyle shot
~ her twice, one shot taking effect be-
tween her eyes. she died IN 20 minutes.
After shooting his wife, Coyle shot him
self In the neck. He was arrested, aud
surgeon extracted the bail. lie Will re-
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$4,000 rKR WEEK FOR PARNKLL.
IIlphling tn snve IlIeI.

LONDON, Oct. l0.-The counsel for Riel,
the leader OF the recent half-breed insur-
rectiOn In the British northwest terrific
ries, nave asked the Priyy Council TO
adjourn the hearing Of the appeal from
the sentence Of death passed upon their
er's Canadian counsel, arrives m London.
II the request is granted Riel Will be fur
ther rospitod 70 enable the Privy Council
20 elft Tho whole evidence M The case.
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TURKEY WARLIKE.
Preparations Made to Meet the Ser
vians IL They Advance.

Preparations Made to Meet the Ser
vians IL They Advance.
LONDON, Oct. Dispatches from
Constantinople to the British foreign Of
fee announce that the Porte opposes
the resumption of the international confer
ence and demands the restoration of the
status quo In Bulgaria, or the freedom of
the Sultan to take such decisive action in
the premises as Turkey NAV decide expe-
dent. Extraordinary military prepara-
tions are in progress in and around Con-
stantinople, In the arsenal work is
carried on without interruption day and
night. Ten thousand reliefs have been
sent from the province OF BrOussa TO
reinforce the Turkish camp at CassOva.
which, it Is calculated, will be the first
point aimed at in any advance which may
be decided upon by the servians.
A PROMISE TO sERYIA.
A telegram from st. Petersburg to the
I1ldenenddRce BeLQe,published in Brussels,
says in regard to the Bulgarian dispute,
that the powers have pacited 5eryia by a
promise Of big share OF territory when
ever Turkey h again mutilated. The
same dispatch says that Greece insists
upon immediate compensation.
An Austrian squadron has passed Cat
tarO on it's way to the Albanian coast.
IL is reported that changes In the Mon
tenegrin ministry are imminent. Bulga-
ria is receiving large quantities Of corn
and ammunition from Russia.
NOT RECOGNIZED BY TURKEY.
The report that Turkey had recognized
the Bulgarian union is premature. The
matter rests in the hands OF the powers.
RUssIA's AIM,
PARIS, Oct. 1O.-Le Temps says that the
Gar insists upon the enforcement Of the
Berlin treaty aud the deposition of Prince
Alexander " Bulgaria.
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NinrYlnndls FIrst Negro Lawyer.

BALTIMORE, oct. iO.-Everett J. War
ing, cOlored, was to-day admitted az an
attorney of the Supreme Bench Of balti-
more. This IL the first instance In Mary
land Of the admission OF c0lored man
TO practice law. He was for three years
a Pension examiner ia the Interior De
partment, during which time he studied
law In the Howard University law school.
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GouId Sued for Breach of ContracL.

ST. LOUIS, Oct. 10.--Upon the arrival OF
Jay Gould at the Union depot, to-day, a
Deputy sheriff served papers on him in
damage suit for $4,000, brought against
him by John M. Woodward for breach OF
contract, Mr.. Gould having, az alleged,
failed to keep his promise TO Mr.. Wood
ward 10 furnish that gentleman money for
locating and building 1ue Of road from
Pacific to ST IOufg.
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T1...,.. ANlA' Oct. 10.-Mrs. Charles T.
h .i,l,'5 nee Miss Teddie Richards. died
,.-' alter short illness OF typhoid
I1ont. 'le bad been married onlv a Few
.c's,- ,','e.r her husband being popular fnu.
tf N VI ~ tlis city. She was a dauebtel
,yateI,o.,'' We .i.Ncnards, uperlutendent Of thc
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CONGREssMAN CRIsPls TRIP.
Cholera Reappears.

MADRID, Oct. 10.-Cholera has reap
peared In the province Of Albacete. IN
the village Of Harraix, yesterday, there
were 1i3 new cases and 20 deaths.
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Rrnnswiok.s Regent.

BERLIN, Oct 10.-Prince Albrocht, Of
Prussia, has been appointed Regent n
the Duchy Of Brunswick. The Duke OF
Cumberland has protested against the APP
pointmont on the ground that he Is heir
70 the Dukedom.
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: PC southern Base BAH T,onrue.

the S--AA,4 IA, Oct. I0.--The President OF
OF tbe I51lefn 5.lefin league has called a meeting
Oct, +, w. .eetors Of the league for Tuesday.
ton. eL ot lu O'Clock in this city. Charles.
repress,,,.ali,A .liAa9 aud Knoxville will be
Tor t5e ',se' lhe league championship
Way year viii then be decided.
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Pacheoo's Force Deserts Him.

LIMA, Oct. 10. - Well authenticated
news from the interior Is 10 the effect that
the force under Cespodes Pachec0 has
mutlnied aud dispersed.
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vIRGNIA,s EARTHQUAKE.

People Rush From Their Houses In
Fright at Lynehburg and StauntOn.
LYNcHBURG, VA, oct. 10.-Three dis
tinct shocks Of earthquake were felt in
this city, last night, between II and II
o'clock. A loud, rumbling sound pre-
ceded each shock. The direction Of the
disturbance was due north and south.
Many people, scared by the noise and the
shaking Of windows and furniture, rushed
for the street, each inquirin9 Of his neigh
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ST. LOUIS, STRIKERS.
No Further RiOting, But the Men Not In
Pleasant Frame OF Mind.


Pleasant Frame OF Mind.
ST. LOUIS, Oct. 10.-The street car
strikers were much more quiet this morn
ing, and there was no rloting or trouble
during the night. The business mems
committee, appointed to arbitrate be-
tween the strikers and the street car
presidents, assembled to-day, and were
met by a committee Of the knights OF La
bOr The latter stated that il the street car
Presidents had met the employees as re-
quested, there would have been no strike.
The men would now adhere firmly TO the
demands made. The lines were all rum
ming at noon, having about twO-thirds Of
the usual number Of cars in operation,
each car being guarded by two police
men. The Mayor and Police Board held
called meeting at noon to-day TO swear
in 500 special policemen. While the
Mayor was speaking Charles Green,
President Of the Peoples Railway Com
pany, came and reported that a mob had
gathered at mis- barn, on Park avenue, and
that the drivers were being intlmidated.
Chief HaTrigan Immediately telephOned
orders TO run the cars through, no matter
how many policemen it required. Several
men who participated IN yesterdays riot
and were arrested We're fined on an
average $40 and costs In the Police Court
today.
No SIGN OF A SETTLEMENT.
The special committee Of citizens in
quinng into the strike state that there is
no present solution OF the existing diff
cuties, and that the strike will continue
unless both parties voluntarily make con-
eessiOns 10 one another. The committee
find that it Is the duty Of the constituted
authorities TO enforce the public peace
and the security Of life and property.
SOLDIERS AND LABORERs.
HAMILTON. ONT, Oct. l0.-rhe 0x-
soldiers OF the Confederate and Union
armies delegates 10 the general assembly
OF knights Of Labor tonight formed
themselves into an organization 10 be
known rs the "Gray and Blue Of the
Knights Of LabOr.p They adopted the fol-
lowing motto: "Capital diyides-labor
unites u.s."
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NEWPORT. r. l., Oct. 10.-The yacht
Dauntless which struck upon the rocks
OF Fort Adams, yesterday, Was hoated
this morning without damage.
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SLIGHT All RICHMOND.

RfCmdOND, VA, oct. l0.-The earth
quake was felt in certain parts OF this
city last night, but the vibrations were
very slight. Advices from other points
west and south OF Richmond report slight
shocks between the hours Of 1880 and -
O'Clock last night.
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|man R,,.,. Ala, Oct. 1O.-Ex-Congress-
|AIsbaea,Ir" b. Lewis, now President of
lo0sa or Or y, University, is dying at Tugca-
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VERY PERCEPTIBLE.

sTAUNTOE. VA, oct. 1O.-An earth
quake shock was very perceptible here
last nightat II 40 O'Clock, continuing over
a half minute. lt was so pronounced that
several persons ran out OF buildings, and
many were aroused.