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San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-09-25
FOR DISTRICT CLERK

>rHE LIGHT is authorized to announce
! l CAPT. GEO. DASHIELL as a candidate
for reelectiOn TO the Office of District Clerk at
the coming election in November.
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County Surveyor.

The LIGHT is authorized to announce Mr.
WIN. NJ. LOCKE as a candidate for re-electloli
TO the office of County surveyor at the APP
preaching November election.
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address Registered Letters to
NEW ORLEANS NATIONAL BANK,
New Orleans, La.
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FOR DISTRICT ATTORNEY.
The LIGHT is authorized TO announce
GEORGE PASCHAL as a candidate Tor re-
election to the Office of District Attorney.
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Hide and Animal Inspector.

HlUe ana RTlITIIeII ITISDOONOI'
The LIGHT is authorized to announce JOHN
p. CAMPBELL as candidate for re- election
to the Office of Hide and Animal lnsSector OF
BeXar county at the coming election III NJ
vnmhnr.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS.
FOR THE LEGISLATURE.
FOR DISTRICT JUDGE.

The LIGHT is authorized to announce Judge
=. w. NOONAN as a candidate for reelection
to the Office of District Judge of the 3th
fJuiicial District, at the election in November
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GRAND MONTHLY DRAWING
In the Academy of Music. New Orleans, Tue
day, October 9, 1883.
CAPITAL PRIZE, 100000.

One Hundred Thousand Tickets at Twenty
Dollars each. Halves SO, Quarters So Tentbs
81, Twenties 81.
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not entitled to terminal Prizes.
eag-F For Club Rates, or any further Informa-
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enclosing an Envelope bearing your full
address.
Send POSTAL NOTES, Express Money Or
dprs of New York Exchange in ordinary
letter. Currency by Express (at our eX-
pense) addressed to
NJ, A DAUPHIN,
New Orleans, La,
or NJ, A. DAUPH1N,
Washington, ID. C., or
EDWARD MOORE,
22l Acequa ST. San Antonio
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Improved and UnimprOved City Properly.

FOR SALE: "A LARGE
story frame house, with rooms
bath room, large halls, galleries
J etc. All modern improve ments
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so acres of sandy loan land miles south of
the town OF Gonzales on Cuero road, fenced
has been cultivated; about one mile
from Guadalupe river. This land Is very
rich ard is one of the best farms in Texas
Price $4,000 lUl
Tombstone epitaph., 1888-03-03

The EPITAPH has just received large consignment of paper and job printing stock from Chicago, which makes the most complete assortment ever displayed in this city. This stock has been bought for cash at large discount, and enables us to furnish bill heads, letter heads and all classes of commercial printing a, greatly reduced prices. There is now absolutely no excuse for Tombstone merchants to send away for their print ino
Tombstone epitaph., 1888-03-03

Should this paper be received by any subscriber who does not want it. or be. yond the time he intends to pay for it, le' him not fail to write us direct to stop it. A postal card Costing one cent only) will suffice. We will not knowingly send the paper to any one who does not wish it. but if it is continued, through the failure of the subscriber to notify us to discon. tinue it, or some irresponsible party re- quested to stop it, we shall positive ly demand payment for the time it i: sent.
Tombstone epitaph., 1888-03-03

John M. Leary IS making a special drive in ladies' shoes at ST per pair. Be- sides he has the largest and best selected stock of best makes of ladies', gents and children's shoes ever displayed in this city, Genuine hand sewed work at less than city prices. Buckingham & Hecht's celebrated goods kept constantly on hand. People who order shoes by mail from the East make great mistake, as they can be better suited at Leary's for less money. Give him trial and see if this statement is not correct.
Tombstone epitaph., 1888-03-03

We learn that w. H. Smith of cor. 3d and Fremont streets of this city, has just completed one of the largest contracts oi calsomining at Pavilion Hall, that has been done in this city for many day, which has given general satisfaction to the committee by whom the contract was given. We think him d competent and re. liable person in any branch of house cleaning and carpet laying, also he can supply customers with new furniture polish which when once used will be sought for.
Tombstone epitaph., 1888-03-03
All wool } ply carpet ST 10 at Bagg's
PEACE ON EARTH


 Awaits that countless army of martyrs, whose ranks are constantly recruited from the victims of nervousness and nervous diseases. The price of the boon is a systematic course of Hostetter's Stomach Bitters, the finest and most genial ot tonic nervines. pursued with reasonable persistence. Easier. pleasanter and safer this than to swash the victualling depart ment with pseudo-tonics. alcoholic or the re- verse; beef extracts. nerve foods narcotics. sedatives and poisons in disguise Hired Natures sweet restorer. balmy sleep" is the providential recup,rart of weak nerves and this glorious franchise being usually the con- sequences of sound digestion and increased vigor. the great stomachic which insures both is productive also of repose at the required time. Not unrt freshed awakens the individual who uses it. but vigorous, clear headed and tranquil Use the Biters also in fever and aguc rheumatism kidney troubles. constipation and billousness.
Tombstone epitaph., 1888-03-03

The EPITAPH has lost another sub scriber- Arthur Denmark, of Co. C, 4th Cavalry, who recently deserted from Fort Bowie. If he will send his pres ent address the paper will be forward ed until the time for which he has sub. scribed expires. x &@ T
Tombstone epitaph., 1888-03-03
BOB DAUUAcH's STAGE LINE.

Stage to connect with western-bouud train leaves at ago P. m.
 Sage to connect with eastern-bound train leaves at ago p. m. N Stag. to connect with Guaymas train leaves at eIS a. m.
Tombstone epitaph., 1888-03-03
New Store.

Paul Balm is offering to the people of Tombstone and the county in general, some of the best bargains in groceries and liquors ever offered in this county. His stock is new fresh and desirable canned goods, wines, candles, in fact every thing sold in first class grocery store is being sold ny him at Fairbank prices. If.
Tombstone epitaph., 1888-03-03
FRUIT TREES.

The finest two and three.year-old Fruit Trees of all kinds, two and three year-old grape vines, red, white and black entrants, English gooseberries, and strawberries; also the hnest roses, carnation plnks and many other plants, for sale on Fulton street, between Second and Third street, by WILLIAM BRAUCH, Tombstone, Arizona.
Tombstone epitaph., 1888-03-03

Mrs. Ben Go ,drich and daughters lef, last Wednesday for their new home in Phenix. Phenix society is to be con. graduated upon the acquisition, for no family ever stood higher in this com. muni'y, and none would be more sadly missed.
Tombstone epitaph., 1888-03-03

Wells, fFargo & Go. have deposited SI,ooo with the Clerk of the District Court, to be paid to the parties entitled 10 the same for the arrest and conviction of Green, the confessed railroad robber, now at Yuma. There being a case in court to determine who are entitled to the same, the court will have to give judgment.before it can be paid to any one Star.
Tombstone epitaph., 1888-03-03

Lieut.. Richards and Lieut.. Murray,who were sent out after the renegade Indians, have been ordered to return to their re- spective posts. The Apache scare was evidently manufactured out of whole cloth, as they failed to find an Indian or even any trace of one where they were reported to have been seen.
Tombstone epitaph., 1888-03-03
AsSIGNEES SALE OF MINING PROPER.

We will offer for sale at Public Auction at the front door of the Court House. in the city oi Marietta. Ohio, on Saturday, the 10th day ci March. 1888, at two o'clock in the afternoon, the mining property known as the Cumberland Mine." situated in the Tombstone Mining Dis. trict, in the county of Cochise. Territory of Ari zona Terms. Cash
 MOORE & ME, Assignees of 1. R, Waters, Insolvent
 ME & OLDHAM,
 Attorneys. Marietta, Ohio, February 10, 1888.
Tombstone epitaph., 1888-03-03
Suicide.

Dr. Flints heart remedy has saved more lives, by timely use, and has kept from suicide or insane asylum more vic tins of nervous disorders, than all the physicians with their pet methods of treatment. At druggists $f.5o. Des- criptive treatise with each bottle; or ad- dress ]. ]. Mack & Co.,, s. F.
Tombstone epitaph., 1888-03-03

LosT-On the night of the 27th of February, the discharge papers of James
 A. Lesson, from Co. l, 2d Minnesota Infantry, also from Battery I, lst Min nesota Heavy Artillery. The finder will please leave the same at EPITAPH office.
Tombstone epitaph., 1888-03-03

On account of the Indian scare, Miss Bertha Herring's school on the Lower San Pedro has taken a vacation, and that young lady is now in this city with her parents. Since the report of the outbreak has proven to be false, the school will commence again shortly. lai
Tombstone epitaph., 1888-03-03

Our local nurserymen are making large scales of fruit trees the present sea son. MT. Brauch has sold several hun dred to the soldiers for their garden in Tanners canyon, and to Mir. Gird for the La Bota ranch, besides large num- bers to other parties. The fruit trees in town are now in full bloom and promise a great yield,
Tombstone epitaph., 1888-03-03

The return game of base ball, which was announced to take place at Fort Huachuca tomorrow, has been inde6- nalely postponed on account of some of the Tombstone players not being able to get away from their work.
Tombstone epitaph., 1888-03-03
To the Public.

Having purchased the entire interest of Jos. Pascholy in the undertaking busi- ness in this city, 1 will hereafter devote my especial attention to said business. Embalming and the preparing of bodies for removal specially. Orders filled in any part of the county.
 A. l. RITTER.
Tombstone epitaph., 1888-03-03

Fred L. Austin and family, accompan. i'd by Mir. and Mrs. Smith, of Clean, N Y., were in the city this week. MT. Austin is post trader at Fort Lowell and one of the owners of the MayAower mine.
Tombstone epitaph., 1888-03-03

Trees, rosebushes. shrubs, plants and bulbs; vines that will cling to wall without tying; arbour trees that will grow together Best double carnations, fuchsias, bigonas, moon flowers, etc., sold by J. H. Futile, Second st. between Allen and Fremont, Tombstone.
Tombstone epitaph., 1888-03-03

The exam,nation of J.. s. Robbins and Hugh Mcdonald, charged with unlaw- fully branding stock belonging to H. G. Hasselgren, has been continued until March 2orh Tn Justice Shearer's Court.
Tombstone epitaph., 1888-03-03

The Copper Queen Company uses one million feet of lumber per month in the mine, extracts and smelts 24o tons of ore day; has 3II men on the pay roll; distributes $3oo,ooo per month in wages; and uses 45o cords of wood every 90 days
Tombstone epitaph., 1888-03-03

Mir. and C. w. Leach entertained a number of their friends last evening at their residence on the hill. A most en- ;oyable time was had.
Tombstone epitaph., 1888-03-03
Harris the Tailor

Has just rece .ved.a full line of foreign and domestic Cassimers, suitable for fall and winter suits. He guarantees to please his customers as to style, price and quality. Under the Occidental Hotel, Allen street. Give him call.
Tombstone epitaph., 1888-03-03
COUNTY WFrICRRs

Supervisors-DAvID COIN. Chairman; F. L. MOORE and T. l. WHITE, Members. Sheriff--J. H. SLAUGHTER. { Under Sheriff. E. A SHArrtck. ~s Treasurer-A. ]. RITTER.
 Recorder-W. F. BRADLEY.
 District Attorney-A. R. ENGLISH. Probate Judge-E. R. MONK. N< Clerk District Court-G. H. DAILY. Surveyor-H. G. HOWE.
 Public Administrator-J. A. KOsKA. Assessor-JAMEs B. HENNEssY.
Tombstone epitaph., 1888-03-03
CITY OFFICERS

Mayor-CHARLEs N. THOMAS. Chief of Police-G, w. OAKS.
 Treasurer-J. L. MELGREN.
 City Attorney-lAME REILLY. Auditor and Recorder--M. G. CROWLEY. City Assessor-G. w. CHAPMAN. City Enginesr-H. B. MANSON. Councilmen-First Ward, H. E. LEA; Sec ond Ward. Jos. IpPERT; Third Ward, G. R WATT; Fourth Ward, $. C. BAGG
Tombstone epitaph., 1888-03-03

We are now prepared to draw drafts direct, issue letters of credit, and transfer money by mail, and cable, on all points of Europe Asia, Africa and Australia.
 R. w. WooD. Cashier
 Bank of Tombstone
Tombstone epitaph., 1888-03-03

M. E. church services tomorrow will be as follows: II a. m., Sacramental service; 7:Is p. m., preaching by Rev. C.. H. Adams, Sunday school at L2:Is p. m.
Tombstone epitaph., 1888-03-03
JUST RECEIVED.

My new fruit trees: Peach, Apricot and Apple trees. Also Roses and Car nation Pinks, at the Fulton street Nursery, between Second and Third streets, Tombstone, Arizona.
 WILLIAM BRAUCH,
 Proprietor.
Tombstone epitaph., 1888-03-03
ROYAL ARCH MASONS.

. Stated meetings on third Wednesda, of each month. Notice of special meet ings by chapter flag. Sojourning com panions cordially invited.
 C. w. CHENEY, H. P. C. D. REPPY, Secretary.
Tombstone epitaph., 1888-03-03
AGENTS FOR THE CAFELCE TURBINE
 WAFER WHEEL. JAMES P. McALLISTER, Managa
Occidental Hotel.

This is the only irst-classhstsl h Tombstone. Itis handsomely furnished with all modern improvements. Tray. elers who stop at this house will And every comfort and attention. Private rooms for commercial travellers at reason. able rates. A splendid billiard table and card room. The bar is supPlieA with pure brands of wines, liqusrs a.o cigars c
Tombstone epitaph., 1888-03-03

The Tombstone Fire Department holds an election for Chief on the the 9th of March. Polls will be open from I to 6 D. m. at the engine house.
Tombstone epitaph., 1888-03-03
Notica.

On and after April Ist, weekly ice tick cts will be sold for ST and upwards. Ice to weekly customers will not be delivered without tickets
 If SOUTHWESTERN ICE CO
Tombstone epitaph., 1888-03-03

MT. $. L. Hart has been offered $Iooo for small interest he owns in some gold properties in the Sheridan mountains, southwest of Casa Grande.
Tombstone epitaph., 1888-03-03
Mineral Surveyor.

U s Deputy Mineral Surveyor and City Engineer, surveys, maps and reports on mines a specially All work per. formed at reasonable prices. Land surveys and applications made promptly Best of references given
 H. B. MANSON,
 Office 3I6 Fifth St.
 Tombstone, Ariz.
Tombstone epitaph., 1888-03-03

Shepperd & Trevillian's regular weekl, dancing soiree will be held this s ltur. day) evening at Mining Exchange hall
Tombstone epitaph., 1888-03-03

Crockery and glassware, carpets, fur niture and wall paper, wholesale and retail, at Bage's.
Tombstone epitaph., 1888-03-03

B. A. Packard, the jolly Tombstone cattleman, came in Saturday night Nogales Reserve.
Tombstone epitaph., 1888-03-03

Mrs. Richard Rule and Miss Willie Sneed are expected to arrive from Yuma next Wednesday.
Tombstone epitaph., 1888-03-03
BLANKS,

location nofiees, Jnstiees' 6lanks, at- flita6ke k0 Me nsaV Codt, mining 6onaS and d<eds; aud all hanks commonly in xss, for sale af Mis. office.
Tombstone epitaph., 1888-03-03

First Judicial District--W H. BARNES. Second Judicial District--W. w. PORTER. Third Judicial District-J. H. WRIGHT
Tombstone epitaph., 1888-03-03

Arnold's wood yard and express wagon; Look out for the blue wagon. Leave orders at Fitts Bros. or at the Willows cigar store.
Tombstone epitaph., 1888-03-03

Rescue Hose Company will hold a meeting tomorrow Sunday at half past two o'clock.
Tombstone epitaph., 1888-03-03
DANCING so1REE.

Send to Bagg for samples of wall paper if you live out of town.
Tombstone epitaph., 1888-03-03

The officers at Fort Huachuca are preparing grand reception for their new commanding officer.
Tombstone epitaph., 1888-03-03

Under Sheriff Shattuck was this week at the Erie Cattle Companys ranch, in which he is interested.
Tombstone epitaph., 1888-03-03
SKATING RINK OPEN.

The skating rink will be open this Saturday. afternoon and evening, and will be opened every evening during the winter season. BARON BROS.
Tombstone epitaph., 1888-03-03

Hicks & Walker are furnishing the trade with superior article of soda and sarsaparilla. They are also importers of all kinds of mineral water. ~ V
Tombstone epitaph., 1888-03-03

w. D. Ganzhorn has accepted posi- tion in the post traders store at Fort Lowell
Tombstone epitaph., 1888-03-03

Mir. Vincent, of Fort Dodge, Ia., is visiting Mir. w. w. Whitney of the Erie Cattle company.
Tombstone epitaph., 1888-03-03
OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS.

TOMBSTONE, March l, 1888. The Board met pursuant to adjourn ment at 10 o'clock a. m.
 Present-F. L. Moore, Chairman pro tenn and Wm. D. Monmonier, Clerk. There being no quorum present ad iournment was had until o'clock P. m.
Tombstone epitaph., 1888-03-03

Mrs. c. s. Bradshaw has been quite i'll this week, but is improving.
Tombstone epitaph., 1888-03-03
OFFICIAL DIRECTORY.
rrrnlraRIAL aErICRRs

Governo--C. M. ZULICK ~ Secretary-JAMEs A. BAYARD. Auditor-J. J. HAWKINS. Attorney General RIGGS GOODRICH. Surveyor General-JoHN A. HisE. Treasurer-C. B. FOSTER. Superintendent of Public Instructton-C. M STRAUSS.
 Delegate to Congress-M. A.sSMITH Superintendent of Territorial Prison-THos. GATES.
Tombstone epitaph., 1888-03-03

journed to meet at 10 o'clock a. m Mon. day, April 2, 1888.
 Approved: F. L. MOORE,
 Chairman pro tenn. Attest: VIM D. MoNMONIER,
 Clerk.
Tombstone epitaph., 1888-03-03
LOCAl HAPPENINGS.

Garden, field and flower seeds at Peto's. Fresh stock
Tombstone epitaph., 1888-03-03

The celebrated J. H. White butter car be bought only at Wolcott's. This is gilt edge.
Tombstone epitaph., 1888-03-03

The best butter in town at Wolcotts The ]. H. White brand.
Tombstone epitaph., 1888-03-03

Perforated seat, dining chairs, SIC per dozen at Bagg's.
Tombstone epitaph., 1888-03-03
TOMBSTONE. March 2. 1888.

1OMDolONE, MdiCu /, looos
 Present-F. L. Moore, chairman pro tenn, and T. J. White, Supervisor.
 The Board met pursuant to adjourn ment at 10 o'clock a. m.
 Minutes of previous meeting read and approved.
 By unanimous vote it is ordered that the Treasurer be and he is instructed to transfer to the School Fund from licenses collected, $2oo to Lewiston District; SIoo to Bohn District and $50 to Sulphur Spring District.
 It appearing to the Board that the assessment made in the property of Mrs. R. Ferran, Lower San Pedro, for 1887 is excessive. By unanimous vote it is or dered that $3I 50 be accepted in full pay ment of her taxes and the Tax Collector IS ordered to receive this amount.
 By unanimous vote of the board the following resolution was passed and adopted:
 Be it resolved that tLe several jailors of the County of Cochise are hereby authorized and required to work the prls oners confined in the County Jails of said county under sentence, upon the public works and ways of said county, whenever the employment of such jailors permits them to do so. That eight hours per day shall constitute days work and when working, prisoners are entitled to three jail meals per day.
 J. Jameson, Constable, Fairbanks ten. dered his resignation and by unanimous vote it was accepted.
 By unanimous vote the Board allowed the following claims and ordered war. rants drawn:
 CONTINGENT FUND. J. J. Nash, county advertising. $II 20 Tombstone EPITAPH, delinquent
 list, etc 5I5 oo O. Geisenhofer, feeding prison.
 CTS. ........... ....,...... % 50
 GENERAL FUND.
 C. E. Fredericks, labor and
 material ...... $44 30 Joe Brown, stationery. ....... 6I s Huachuca Water Co.,, water
 month Feb. b..,............ S So w. C. Reed, groceries. es........ I59 56 Brauch, vegetables. ........... 30 SO Mrs. N. E. Connor, milk hospi-
 tai. al.............. .......... IS5 40 F. E. Flanagan, labor hospital. 25 co Tombstone Gas Co.,, gas month Feb. and Jan.. 40 20 Saml. Summers, conveying Mar tyn SOody... ................. 10 40 Fred Dodge, constable fees.... s 30 H. D. Simon, constable fees. I63 Go Ben James, constable fees..... I25 20 D. Johnson, constable fees. ..... 47 B D. w. Wickersham, coroner's ASSs. .''''ssss.. ~ oO (. Bartholomew, peace officers IecS .......... ............. 20 % w. G. Dumont, fixing bridge
 near Lewis Springs. ....... 25 co los. Pascholy, buryng county
 dead. .................. 25 co Wn. D. Monmonier, wood, stamps, etc.. B % ]. Myers & Bro, dry goods hos pital. l............ .......... 1915 E. R. Monk, Teachers Insti. tute. te................. 20 co Kate A. Welch. feeding prison.
 CTS, Bisbee. ................ 3 B D. Johnson, constable fees. ..... 24o 10
 By unanimous vote the Board ad-
Tombstone epitaph., 1888-03-03
SUPREME COURT
DISTRICT COURT

Chief Iustice-JAMEs H. WRIGHT.
 Associate Justices-W. w. PORTER, w. H. BARNES.
Tombstone epitaph., 1888-03-03

N. B. Lazard is in the city from San Francisco.
Tombstone epitaph., 1888-03-03

The Board met pursuant to adjourn ment at o'clock p. m.
 Present-F. L. Moore, Chairman pro tenn. and Supervisor T. ]. White.
 Minutes of previous meeting were read and approved.
 N. P Beebe, road overseer of St.. Davids, rendered his resignation, whic h was accepted.
 By unanimous vote the following bills were allowed and warrants ordered drawn:
Tombstone epitaph., 1888-03-03

Good Brussels carpet 7s cts per yard at Baggs.
Tombstone epitaph., 1888-03-03

Mir. J, H. Z.uner left yesterday on a visit to his old home in Germany
Tombstone epitaph., 1888-03-03

Go to Peto's pharmacy if you want Loofahs.
Tombstone epitaph., 1888-03-03

Wall paper from IS cents to SI.so at Bagg's.
Tombstone epitaph., 1888-03-03
UNIVKD STATES OEFICERs
TUCSON LAND OFFICE

United States Marshal-W. K. MEADE. United States Attorney-OwEN l. ROUSE.
Tombstone epitaph., 1888-03-03

Tucson-J. B. HAMBLEToN. Tombstone-V. C. WILSON. Nogales-J. M. WILSON.
Tombstone epitaph., 1888-03-03
CUSTOMS OFFICERS

Register-A. D. DUFF.
 Receiver-FRED.. w. SMITH.
Tombstone epitaph., 1888-03-03
LETTER LIST.

The following letters remain uncalled for in the post-office at Tombstone. Arizona, for the week ending March 3, 1888:
Tombstone epitaph., 1888-03-03

Marietta, Ohio, February 10, 1888.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1888-04-27
A BOYS CARELESS ACT.
He otrihss . Als;oh Which Igniiss Q Gan Of
OIL -Bornsd ny the Explosion,

Oil-Burnsd ny the Explosion,
Thurndsy afternoon an accident which
might have resulted very dissstrously, &C.
CURED ct the paint and oil store of John r.
Heinitsh on North Queen street. Angus
trs Ksiz, q Is year-old boy, who has been
In the employ OF Mr.. Heiniish for some
time past, went 10 the cellar to fill q ve
gallon can Of asphaltum or black varnish.
The cellar was dark bat no managed
70 get the mouth OF the eau under
the spigot After tho oil had been
running for Q time the young man
q ssired to see how full the can was and
struck match. No sooner had no done
this than the oil ignited and an explosion
occurred. The Oil asw In tho boys face,
burning him terribly. He ran up stairs,
and man named Auxer, who was at work
on tho building, and heard the explosion,
quickly threw the oil can out of the
building. The wooden floor of the cellar
had by this time caught nre, but the d imes
were extinguished with mud. This was
very fortunate a. the place was filled with
inflAmmable material and con asgration
might have been the result John Tucker,
another efnploye OF Mr.. Hsinitsh, tock
the burned boy to the Office OF DR.
Welchans, where he was attended, and
thence to his home.