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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-12-18
A RnATLE FOR hMnGGLLNG RIM

TAMPA, Fla. Dec Il peciaf.-Tho customs officials
here made capture OF novel vessel for smuggling
liquor 1t Is hustle made OF tin In the shape OF cres
cent At each end 1t is tn but Is expanded SO as 10 DO
about an inch aud half wide about the middle. and being
hollow inside holds exactly gallon. When discoVereu
by the women inspectors at Tampa the owner had II on III
its proper place AMI answered admirably lor lhc &
10 for which such things used, but, unoftuhac
Tor the owner, II found to contain gallon oi hhc
l-IIl.u
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-12-18
DAMAGE TO pLANING AND SAW MILLS.

DAYTON, Ohio, Dec. II tSpectah.-C. White Il Sons
planning and mills destroyed by fire at an early
hour this morning The loss is estimated at from $20ooo
to $25 900 The following is the insurance: STAR OF New
York. $780, Spring Garden. of Philadelphia Sl'ooo
Gernana of York, 81 ,000 Washington. OF Boston,
81 600 Connecticut Of Hartford 900; Prescott. OF
Boston $500; Manufacturers and Merchants o
$500; Western OF Psburg $500; Wcstclester OF New
" rk $500 Rhode Island, OF Provi ence 5000 German
American, or NewYOrk, $500; Orienta. or Hartford,
$500 British America, OF Toronto $1,000; Phoenix, OF
London, 81 900.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-12-18
THE FIRE RECORD.
AN EXPLOSION UNDER A

AN EXPLOSION UNDER BANK.
An explosion, followed by hames, in the cellar or
the Market National Bank Building at Pearl and
Beekman sts., caused excitement In that ncighbor'
hood at a. m. yesterday. The hrcmen put out the
flames before any damage had been done. 1t was
discovered that gas had been escaping from de.
fectve pipe Henry Barker, engineer, had entered
the cellar with small oil lamp, which caused he
explosion He was stunned, but escaped serious
piu
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-12-18
NEWS NOTES FROM LONDON.


r,,v Rprr1su IN BuRMAH.-A dispatch from Burmah
that The sbans have mustered In great force ana oc
cupy the passes leading to the ruby niines' ino '
coiimn has been reinforced.
>,y pv,soss DRowxED.-A dispatch from Genoa re.
, the loss of that port by drowning OF boat crew VI
nine persons.
Busnrss FAnURE.-COwan Co., Snip ih,, piokeis a ara
merchants, OF Glasgow, have iaIeo- Aheii i'"' ~
estimated at x5U0,0OO
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-12-18
IRA ysATLANTIC MAIL SERVICE.

Ioypoy Dec 1.-THE Postmaster General announces
that the mail for transatlantic service VIII
pire on February %. and he invites iresh 'enuc's "
go th, oxnerience has proved that tr weekly service
via Queenstown is the best but while giving preference
TO Queenstown other things being equal ne Is p
,nonfbIy or quarterly the most efficient fesseis ou WIZ
arrain tenders for year contract from March or
co. Inyer peiod il the terms of service are completely
satisfactory ., o,.o;,,,o tho Cunar rd
and White Steamship Companies Hoh reiusins |"
enry any mails offered " America.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-12-18
FRAGMENTS OF CABLE NEWS.

SYDNEY " s. W., Dec. 17.-Of the nine youths sen
fenced hero on November 20 for assaung servant g
fhe Executive has decided to commute the sentences o
three to Imprisonment for life. The six others VIII oe
hanged.
RoMr Dec 1.-THE Chamber Of Deputies has approved
an extra credit of So 1000 for the war and marine oe
partments.
MApKrD Dec 1.-THE Spanish Government proposes
To establish commercial bureaus III Lohuon "''' -
York Mexico and BuenOs Ayres.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-12-18
MEETING OF THE BRITISH CABINET.

TIE ACTION OF THE IRISH EXECUTIVE APPRoNED-
CIRCULAR NOTE on EGYPT.
IOSDOy Dec ia Cabinet council was held today,
lasting three hours The chief business was in relation 10
Egypt The Cabinet approved circular note to the
Powers explaining Engands views the Egyptian ques-
Nop both financial and military The action OF the iish
Executive was also approved.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-12-18


NEw-ORLElSs Dec. II cpoeiah.-rhc Louisiana Na
tional Bank aud the Canal Bank. Of this city, touay
agreed ia consideration OF being made depo-itorics Oh
State funds to pay the interest coupons on LOUISIANA
four- falling due In January ana july 1857 The agree
ment can he annned sixty days notice, ihe "a a.
nouncenlent that the agreement had been slghed so
vauced the bonds from bOl1 10 o2l2
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-12-18


BERLIN. Dec 1.-THE commission on the Military p'i
to-day concluded the debate the first readhR VI '
measure General schellendorf declared 'na' "S
tmpossibe to accept the bill modified by yesterday
votes motion To hold sitting tomorrow was re-
tec.d by Of ~ TO IL. and II decided 70 easc
fIe pr.sdent OF commission the eulMonDs oi tnc
Ssxt injecting. This decision Is tantaAouut 70 al so'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-12-18
journment until after the holidays The beef is genera
that the Reichsag will be dissolved at an early date
PRINCE FERDINAND AND BULGARIA.

ST. PETERSBURG, Dec. 1.-THE Journal de st. Iffers-
bouy says the offer OF the Bulgarian throne to Prince
Ferdinand OF saxeCoburg and Gotha. reported to have
been made by the Bulgarian deputaton which Is now
visiting the European capitals could have been made
seriously. The deputation, says the Journal had no
authority to offer the Bulgarian crown and doubtful
II anybody would accept the under such conditions
II may be- says the paper that the deputaton made tho
offer ostentaousy the part OF he present dctators OF
Bulgaria In order to throw the idea that they mean 10
continue to make demonstrations against Russia inc
reckless assertion Power wod oppose the cleo
ton Of Prince Ferdinand to the Bulgarian throne is uI
worthy OF discussion.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-12-18
mock WELL RELEA sED on BAIL.

WFREEHoLD n j., Dec 17.-Frcdcrick g. Rockwell. who
eloped with Mrs West from Red Bank, and was after
ward arrested in Kansas City for cnbezzlemcn was re-
leased on bail this morning
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-12-18
s1E on EpEn ARCHER'S HORSES.


roxDox Dec 1.-THE sale OF the blooded stocx
he,onguc' 10 Fred Archer the jockey. has been com
ne,ed at Newmarket. 1t realized total OF sl7'92o'
t,hilperic brought So, 70O
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-12-18
TELEGRlPHIC NOTES.

SON Who charged with throwing stones through the col
les wiutows argued few days writ oil alter
native mandamus Judge ssder handed down his decision
which allowed the writ which will throw the into court
the The amount OF damages claimed by
Hill Is $4,000.
DESTRUCTION CAUSED BY CAvE-IN
SHENANDOAH, Penn, Dec. 1.-The people living along
from sleep this morning by the Of
a OF shocks earthquakes The
sensation produced by cAven which took down uily
four actes upon which stands upward OF hfty houses
Of the greatest alarm prevailed The surface settled
four feet damaged the property 10 tne
s5O0O0 10 The caven was caused oy tho ioo
bing uf the workings OF kohlnoor CollieIy
EMPLOYEES SUING FOR THEIR PAY
PHILADELPHIA Dec II (Spseiap-Ihe employs OF % 'no
Sheriff. brought suit to-day 10 recover @fic " oh
city their salaries or ocoper an" %
her. A claim Tor December ares Also 10 msio
The insanity of sheriff and the refusal OF any one else
TO sign their warrants led To this action
MR. BOsTwICK'S GIFT TO COLLEGE.
RALEIGH n c. Dec III. A. Bostwck OF New lofk has
10 the Make Forest College, in this state SoOUO0 In
addition to s2O,0 900 given some time ago.
TRAMPs STARVED INTO SUBMISSION
LANCASTER Penn Dec 1.-THE tramp ton at tho
Lancaster workhouse end the resuming work
to-day alter having been deprived Of food
thirty The violent members placed
N the county PRISON.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-12-18
NAyIGATIoN on THE sT. LAWRENCE.

MONTREAL, Dec. 17.-Owing to the delay in equipping
the tugs the Montreal Harbor Commission for keeping
the St. Lawrence River open to navigation during the
cold weather the project wi be abandoned
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-12-18

Charles P. Shaw, the counsel of the Cable Company
said he prepared to express an opinion on
the decision, because it might mean technical defeat
and substantial victory m her words. the Court OF
Appeals might have decided that the General Term was
alone authorized determine the hearing OF that section
the General Surface Railroad act OF 1884 which had
in question and in that the whole matter would
simply be taken back and brought up again be-
fore the General Term
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-12-18
GOLD COMING FROM ENGLAND.

LONDON Dc 1.-THE steamer Aller, which sailed from
Southampton to-day for New York. carries 800 IL
gold.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-12-18
DEFEAT OF THE CABLE COMPANY.
SHORTCOMINGS FOUND by THE COURT OF APPEALS
THE REPORT OF THE COMMISSIONERS.
TBY TELEGRAPH THE TRIBUSE.1

SHORTCOMINGS FOUND by THB COURT OF APPEALS
IN THE REPORT OF THE COMMISSIONERS.
TsY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIsuSE.I
ALBANY, Dec 1.-THE Court of Appeals held its last
session in 1856 to-day When it reconvenes on January
IT. Judge Peckham will occupied by Judge
Miller Judge Miller took the seat in 1873 from Judge
Peckham's father The court has heard argument In
about $50 and decided l30 out OF its calendar OF
1000 made up in May Among to days decisions was
unanimous confirmation Of the decision OF the General
Term of the First Judicial District in refusing to confirm
the report of the Cable Commissioners providing for the
construction Of seventy miles of cable road In Ncwfork
City The decision in effect terminates the existence OF
the Cable Company The opinion Of the longest rem
dered recently by the court and was prepared by Judge
Rapallo. The General Term rested almost entirely on
strictly legal points, but the decision OF the Court OF Ap
peas is based mainly broad grounds Of public cxped-
cncy II holds that the Cable Commissioners would be
bound to establish distinctly in their report the kind Of
they proposed construct and the limitations under
which the road TO be operated The report does not
establish these facts 1t leaves it open to the discretion
OF the company whether will build surface elevated
roads provisions for elevated roads so vague as
permit the Cable Company virtually TO coniscatc and
occupy many entire streets Its description Of proposed
surface roads Is equally vague Still further the report
provide for the restoration of the franchise to
city and county in the roads not built within
specified periods
The points which the opposition relied chiefly and
which the especial subjects of contention In the Leg
isature when General Surface Road bill passed
in 1884 namely that that prohibited the construction
cable road under the Rapid Transit act and that the
Rapid Transit act did not provide II surface street
road are overrulcd Juage Earl dissented these two
points AS the validity of the Broadway repeal iegiS
lion is soon to come before il is OF interest to
note that Judge Rapao suggests that under certain con-
ditiOns the Cable Company might have been Subject 10
the more summary punishment OF legislative repeal of
its charter The decision recites u the fullest detail the
history the road and reviews the points made in the
General Term dwelling especially the hearings OF the
General Surface Road act of 1854 to the rapld Transit
act of 1879 IL also holds that the Cable Company was
legally organized and in the nchOate exercise OF It's
franchises that the commissioners did fairly establish
the time within which rOutcs must be constructed
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-12-18

Card. Archbishop OF Westminster.
"The Cardinal, said the Archbishop after
ooxing over the letter. "holds firmly to the prin-
ciple of property i'll land which has been held oy
the Church in all ages. The case OF Ananias. Ia
which he alludes in subsequent interview shows
how this principle was held in apostolic times 50.
,,e,er told Anunias that his land was his own be-
fore ne sold it, and after the sale thc money he
received WAS i'm his own power. The whole his
tory Of the Church confirms this principle IN The
strongest way"
TIE OWNERSHIP OF LANr.
Seeing that the Archbishop Was reluctant about
EXPRESSING himself further the reporter called ON
one OF the most prominent Catholic clergymen I'd
the city, who freely enjoys Archbishop Corrisan'
confidence and asked him for definition Of tho
C.iulchs views the land question. lie said
Every council held in modern times has 70.
affirmed tie principle Of private ownership Of land
The Council OF Bordeaux held in 1850. and an
proved by the Holy See. afirms this IN its cfHp
ter on Faith" he added. reading and tisnsieeh
from one Of ax large Latin volumes conssaniae
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-12-08

PROSPERITY OF THE SoUTH.-From an
article of the New York Times we quote
the following:-
"The west gives way to the south; Dixie
is becoming king in Wall street. Only a
casual glance over the daily dealings of the
Stock Exchange is neededto show how true
this is; southern securities make up the big
figures that show total transactions. There
are many reasons for the change. The
south is more prosperous than any other
section of the country to-day. Facts
abound in prsof of this. During the last
six years a thousand million dollars have
southern States. Nothing to be compared
to this has ever happened in the land be-
fore. A kindred advance has been seen ia
one or two quickly growing western States
kansas is an instance-but no group of
States can in any wise approach the record.
The south, after all its loss of blood and
waste of wealth, has grown stronger than
ever in the aristocratic -bellum days it
claimed to be. Industry has supplanted
sloth; work is no longer mental badge
The turning point in the seuth's condition
came when half of her great cotton crop
was raised by white labor, as official figures
show the last crop was. And here is a line
worth volume in testimony of the new Or
der of things south. In Alabama during
this last year every dollar of tax assessed
has been collected excepting only $780, Is
there any northern States that can show so
slean bill of health from the tax collector?
People do not pay taxes when they have no
money"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-12-08
A Wonderful Old Lady.
LIVING IN SOUTHWEST vIRGINIA-AT THE
AGE OF ONE HUNDRED AND TEN HER
HAIR GROWING BLACK.

LIVING IN SOUTHWEST vIRGINIA-AT THE
AGE OF ONE HUNDRED AND TEN HER
HAIR GROWING BLACK.
MARION, VA, November 80, 1886.
To the Editor of the Dispatch:
Probably the oldest person in Southwest
Virginia lives in this county, and it is such
a remarkable case will give it to You for
publication. Mrs. Mary Grow, widow of
Thomas Crow, was born August II, 1776;
was Miss Snavely, Of German descent, and
was married in 1874. She has great-great-
grandchildren sixteen years old-her fourth
generation. Her eyesight is almost perfect;
can read German without glasses; cannot
read English at all. For number of years
her hair was white as snow. Now it is get
ting black again. Two inches or more of
the hair next the scalp is now perfectly
black; is growing rapidly, and black and
full. She is quite childish now. When a
stranger Visits her or comes on the place she
becomes very much excited; is afraid Of
strangers. Her health is good. She does
not hear very we'll. She has very poor
memory of things that have happened re-
Gently, but will talk of things that happen
ed fifty to ninety years age as clearly as if
they had only happened. A week or two
since she went to bed as usual, and slept for
sixty hours without waking. When she
awoke she was very hungry, and ate very
heartily. In the prime of her life she
weighed between 275 and 300 pounds. Now
she weighs scarcely 100 pounds. This is
certainly remarkable case, and your cor
respondent Knows the facts as reported
true In every particular. How do you &C
count for the changing of the gray hair now
growing out black !? Can't some or ycur
scientific correspondents answer
Yours, &C., SOUTHWEST.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-12-08
The Lucky Rows.
$4,000 FOE s. 1NYEsrEp.

Fortune has smiled on Messrs. Edward II.
and George Washington Laycock, and T. L.
Pendell, farmers and tobacco raisers living
near Keene. KY, bringing them a sum of
money larger than could be made by years OF
toll and strict economy. They invested 81 each
and purchased three one fifth tickets in The
Louisiana State Lottery at New Orleans. One
OF these proved to be fifth of ticket No.
1852. which drew the capital prize of SIS 900 al
the regular monthly drawing on Nov. 9th. On
learning OF their great fortune, they placed
their ticket in the hands of the First National
Bank in this city, and by return mail received
check for 900. giving hem 5000 each on
the one dollar invested. They were delighted
to find that they had struck 1t so rich. They
are hard working. industrious tobacco raisers
and all their friends are gratifed at their good
luck. They will hereafter be called Colonies
They advise all Of their friends to try the royal
road to fortune through the Louisiana State
Lottery.-Lerington (Ky) Press. Nou. q.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-12-08
The ImprOvements.
m A STANDARD REMEDY

80 A ANDAhD REMED -
BAKERS PREMIUM BITTERS, which has
stood the test of thirty years. trial, has lived
to see ''Universal Panaceas," "Cure Ais" and
the like, rise, flourish, and collapse, never
again to be revived. We do not mean by
STANDARD Remedy" some quack nostrum OF
sweetened water and bitter herbs, highly in
dated with the certificates of men OF straw.
warranted good for everything, but fit for
nothing. When we use the term STANDARD
Remedy" we mean as applied to certain REM
edy for Dyspepsia, Liver Complaint, Dysente-
~, Diarrhoea, Cramp Collie. Cholera Morbus,
Nervous Headache, Loss of Appetite, and ali
diseases arising from disordered condition of
the stomach and bowels, and as such we rec
ommeud BAKERS PREMIUM BITTERS, q
medicine that has, by its merits. gradually
worked itself into popular favor throughout
the entire South.
These Bitters are warranted to be entirely
free from all mineral poisons, may be taken
with safety and benefit by all ages and sexes.
whatever their condition, without the slight
est fear of injury.
Sold by Druggists everywhere.
e. BAKER, Proprietor,
Richmond. Va,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-12-08
A New Book.

Cookery for Beginners A series Of familiar les
sons for young housekeepers, by MARION
HARLAND, author of Com mon Sense In the
Household" 1.-The Dinner Year Book, )" 'aThe
Cottage Kitchen" &c.
For many years the public have been familiar
with the books of Mrs. Terhune who has en-.
livened the hours given to the perusal of her
ideal and works Of household utility. The one
with the above title has fourteen subjects. or
bread, there are fifteen kinds; cake, thirteen :;
desserts. twelve ; cooked eggs, eleven jellies,
creams, &C.. seven; meats, twenty seven styles
in preparation soups, eight; vegetables
twelve, and how tea and coffee should be made
Fhfs handsomely gotten up little book OF l57
pages instructs. entertains, and equips young
housekeepers with theoretical knowledge
preparatory to the efforts, all desire shall be
successful from the commencement. and as
they practically progress in the department Of
home-life, it is intended to aid.
D. Lothrop Co., publishers, Boston.
For sale by Hunter & Co. Price Is cents.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-12-08

SUICIDE OF ]. FRANK AcoRD-About two
weeks ago, Mr.. ]. Frank Accord. supposed to
nave gone from this county, committed suicide
IN Paris. MO-, and was buried on the 28th Of
November with Masonic honors. Up to the
list OF July last, he had been employed as sales
man In the store of w. K. Poage 4 Co.. at
which time. he gave up that position to run
FOR the office of Sheriff Of Monroe county. He
was Mason and knight Templar and was
highly respected.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-12-08
MARRIAGES.

FULToN-AREY.-AtS Spring Hill, on the 24th o.
November. by Rev. F.. 6. Railey, Mr. Glenn
ent H. Fulton and Miss Fannie Arey
CRAUN-FRANK On the 18th OF November, by
Rev. Daniel Miller, Mr.. Harvey II. Ccaun and
Miss Luella v. Frank, all OF this county.
MB-GOoDLoE.-Near Alton, Nelson Co.
on the 25th of November, by Rev. NJ. P. Huff
Mr.. @. B. Lipscomb aud Miss Annie A. Good
Toe, daughter of MIR. T. W. Goodlee.
TURPIN-REID,-By the Rev. E. C. Root No.
vember 18th, Mr.. Samuel V. 1urpin to Miss
Mamie J. Reid. 10Th of Rock bridge.
NICKELL-YoUNG.-Ont the End instant at the
residence OF John G. Young. ESQ, the father
of the bride, near PIckaway, Monroe county,
w. Va, by Rev. j. Edgar Wilson, Mr.. j.
Everett Nickel, Cashier at the National
Bridge Hotel. and Miss Annie r. Young
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-12-08

Mr.. KELLEY CoNTRADIcTs Mr.. BLAINE.
BIRMINGHAM, ALA, Nov. 28.-Hon. VIM.
D. Kelley, of Philadelphia, who is visiting
Birmingham with party of Northern peo-
pie, accepted an invitation to address the
people of Birmingham at the Opera House
Saturday afternoon on the mineral resources
of the South and the bearing thereon of the
tariff. Touching the wages paid common
labor, Mr.. Kelley said he would 60 back
home and tell his people that the negro Ia
borers of Alabama and Tennessee were as
we'll paid as white laborers in Pennsylvan-
ia. This announcement was received with
great applause. Mr.. Kelley's attention
had been called to Mr.. Blaine's statement
that the negro iron-workers in the South
were paid as low as 60 cents.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-12-08

Y. NJ. G. A.-Although last sabbath was
exceedingly wintry. yet there was an audience
Of ladies and gentlemen, numbering SO pres
emit. Prof. John Murray conducted the exer-
cises. II was truly an hour well spent in the
Masters service. The largely increased num-
Der OF youths, young men and boys Is very
marked.
Next Sunday, Prot. W. W. Robertson will
lead. Subject-Rev. chap. GIT. Young men.
do not failito come. Opensl at 4 and closes at
5 sharp,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-12-08

"IN THE SADDLE AGAIN Five differ
ent railroad lines are projected and being
built into Chattanooga, Tenn. Yes! "The
South is in the saddle again." but this time
it is an iron horse, fact which, perhaps,
accounts for not few of the many harsh
criticisms that have been directed at our
fair land since the war. And the leaders Of
this terrific host are, in many instances,
those dreadful and horrible monsters
confederate gadiers''-warriors like
Gen. John B. Gordon, Of Georgia, and Gen.
Imboden, Of Virginia. This march of the
South is appalling. On every mountain
side in the Blue Ridge and Allegheny
ranges glow the camp-fires of this terrible
army. which is stsalthily planning to cap
ture Pittsburg. Pa, and few places OF
miner note. The situation is truly critical,
and it is not surprising that it should evoke
the deep solicitude of men who fought like
that doughty warrior, Gen. Blaine, for the
preservation Of the Union.-Nor(o folk Land
marx.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-12-08

BARN AND STABLE BURNED.-From a cor
respondent of the Rockbridge Ne,0s. we learn
thatthe barn and stable OF Mr.. william G.
Matthews, on his home place, two miles above
Balcony Falls, were burnt up at daylight last
wednesday morning, with some 800 bushels of
corn and large quantity of hay and proven
DER. The file was first discovered in the barn,
which was closed and locked up and had not
peen opened for several days. The guess is
tnat Inc barn was broken open and robbed and
then set on fire, or that 1t was a case of spon-
taneous combustion. Mr.. Matthews estimates
his loss at $1,000. No insurance