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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-08-07

DR.. W. w. Douglass of Richmond county,
heretofore one OF the leading republicans In
his section of the State, has renounced the
republican party and its sectional and South
batting policy, ard come out boldly for the
democratic candidate for Congress in bis die !
trict. The Force bill and the proposed high
tariff bill have, and only naturally, driven
nearly ell the intelligent white men OF the
South back into tbs democratic party, not be-
cause they approve all the measures or al
mire all the leaders Of that party, but bt
cause it ia the national party OF the country,
while the republican party is the sectional
party, whose foundation ls hate for and
desire to injure the people who live in the
South.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-08-07

A NORTHERN hotel keeper says, "if the ne
gro ia to be upheld by bayonets, If necessary
to maintain his equality In the South. O.
course all The hotels in the North must oper
their doors to him, and all the transporta
ton companies 10 that section mix him II
With their white passengers" Why, Ger
tainly. What's sauce for the goose Is sauct
for the gander. But the trouble in the South
Is that there are thousand negroes here t
every one 10 the North
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-08-07
TO THE PDBLC.

NV attention has been called to card publieh-
ed in the GAZETTE Of July 10th, and although 1t
is a contemplate and ridiculous production which
will deceive no one yet in defence OF my charsc'
ter, which has been attacked, will endeayor to
show the writer up in his true colors and tear Gil
ths mask Of his Pecksniffian hypocrisy. My two
brothers and were raised by our grandparents,
educated by their Efforts and through their efforts
my brother Frank and both secured excellent
positions. They never received nor asked any
helm from Mason On July 9th my brother and
myself made a short visit to our 6 andfather's
house, not Ma:ons, for he does not own house,
but lives now, as he has lived for msny y5aIs I'm
der their roof. We acted in gentiemanly man
ner, paid our visit and had the pleasure of seeing
our dear grandparents for a few hours, although it
was somewhat msrred by the action of Macon,
who pranced around with q shotgun threatening
our lives We paid no attention to his raVlngs.
but treated him with silent contempt. In part OF
his article ne states hat we were quartcred ON
him whom yourg This is untrue, for WORRIED
for him sew. ral yesrs for which work he PAID me
half the wages he won have paid negro boy.
In conclusion, this modern Mr.. Pccksnif holds up
his hands in holy horror. exclaiming Ito quote his
own yords) ''ouch are two oil them; the third, a
yonpg man o! excellent character, lives with me-"
aud 10 whom might Incidentally remark he
pays hslt wages and gets Two mems WORK cut OF
him. His ma ice towards myself an6 brother
comes IRON our throwing eff his yoke several
years ago and striking ont for ourselves, With no
tyrant to work US for half pay. His Article is a
SANDER, and were it not for his family he would
be prosecuted to the full extent of the law. In
conclusion, will say that intend TO visit my
grandparents whenever l feel disposed TO do so !;
but wish it understood that when Mason insults
me again his age will not shelter him from The
chastisement which he so richly deserves.
ROBERT BENTLEY NELSON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-08-07
MoNErARY ANp uoMMa4als.

Nrw YosS, Aug. THE stock market open
cd with an unusually large volume of business
this morning, and notwithsiand NJ tnat fnt
prices were generally from Is to u higher thaa
last evenings fna figures, soon developed q
decidedly weak tone AID everything tTAdea ~
s~orei material declines. The decline Wa su GO
quontly checked, and tho market became d.li'
while the rccoveries were generally insigniactn.
The market failed to develop any fJrthor feature.
and at II o'clock it was duh and steldy at Close
to the lowest prices reached.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-08-07

A BIG Boy MAIL RoBBER.-Deputy UNI
ted States Marshal John D. Daley ond Jaa.
E. Witten, clerk to the marshal Of the West
ern district of Virginia. arrived in Baltimore
yesterday afternoon, having in custody Clay
Higgins, a lad sixteen years old, ak feet in
height, and poorly clad. The lad was COD
victed on Saturday last in the United States
Court at Abingdon, Va, before Judge John
a. Pau of robbing the mail OF abo1t three
hundred dollars. He Ess sentenced to the
Maryland Eouse OF Refuge for four yearS.
The robbery occurred in .Grayson county,
Va, where the lad was employed as mail
carrier.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-08-07

TAKE 1T all In all. the execution CT the
death sentence by electricity, as ILLUSTRATED
at Auburn, N. Y, yesterday, is BY no means
an Improvement on the old time mode OF
hanging. Murder is not punished Win
death to affect the murderer, but to deter
Others from the same crime. Regard for
the feelings of the murderer ahoulc, there
fore. have nothing to do with the infiiction
of that punishment. If that were 3d. a drop
of pru.slc acid, or cup of the wine OF hem
lock after the old Socratio method, should be
adopted. But while this is true. there Is
something so horrible about burning q live
man up, and smelling the fumes OF bis still
ouiveripg body. that between such MODE
and the gallows tree, natural feeling is IN
favor of the latter.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-08-07
a9((g555zz zE
ASSOCIATED PRESS DISPATCHES.
Proceedings of Congress.
WASHINGTON, D. o., Aug.
SENATE

The Senate met at 10 q. NJ, and COLL
showed that there were only 80 Senators III
less then quorum) in attendance. After a
short waiting, while the gesnt-at. Arms
was supposed to be inviting the attendance
OF absent Senators. quorum was OF
tanned.
After some preliminary morning business
the consideration OF the tariff bill was re-
sumed.
Mr.. Paddock, republican. appealed to
Mr.. Aldrich, in the interest of agriculture
to agree to a reduction of at least lilo cent
per pound on structural iron.
Mr.. Aldrich hearkened to the appeal, and
on his motion, the rate was reduced to $40
cent per pound, Mr. Vance's amendment to
make 1t 610 having been rejected
HOUSE.
The House went into committee of tie
whole on the general deficiency bill.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-08-07
ALEXANDRIA, VA.
THURSDAY EVENING. AUGUST Z.

THERE Is q report from Norfolk to the
effect that Congressman Bowden OF that dis
trict, until recently one of the staunchest
supporters of General Malone, has aban-
doned the General, made friends with The
an.i-Mahoneites, and enrolled himself under
the flag of Langstop, who, In RETURN Will
advise the negroes of that district to vote
for bis denomination and reelection. 30
many of the Generals old followers nave
deserted him, that there is now hardly one
left to do hin reverence. But such 10 the
fate of all men like him. Their friends are
bought with price. cannot therefore be
rslied upon, and will desert them at the
frat unfevorable turn OF fortunes Wheel or
at the cali of any higher bidder. 1t will not
he forgotten by the well-!rformed men OF the
Norfolk district, at tho next election, thai
Mr.. Bowden voted for the Force bill.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-08-07

A DISPATCH from Birmingham, Ala, says.
there is not white republican 10 the
State who Ia not openly opposed to The pas
sage of the Force BILL" But the white re-
publicais of Alabama ought by this time 10
bs we'll aware of the fact that the white re
publicans of the North know infinitely more
abe ut what is good for them than they do.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-08-07

BALTIMORE. Ang. 7.-Cotton dull; miiii5'
12A. Flour moderately active. Whest-igl..'
ern fairly active and firm Fultl 91s37 i9Ds
berry 92aS8; No2 81; steamer No red ~
Western irregular; No winter led spai 70 ~
Aug 959sa95%. Sept 96as -96la Oct ~; ".
1904. Corn-southern firm white 55a52 -
low 53a56 Western easy ; mixed spot, AHs sL'
Sept $40 bid; Oct 547st55. Oats very frm W.
graded Southern and renna ID AS do "t .a'
white 47a4S; do mixed 45a41; grsde1 80 q .
white As do mixed AZ. Bye firm choice o.e9 ,
good to prime 1850 common TO far 90. y}1 IN,
Hay quiet primo to choice timothy - os
1850 Provisions acti i've and ifsn. usa' STU
granulated Ga.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-08-07
JNo. B. COLEMAN, Secretary.

Mr.. HUME's ExPLANATIoN-W have
ten requested by Mr.. Frank Hume to pub
liah the following. which appeared 10 the
Fredericksburg Lance of Tuesday, in expie-
nation of his reason for the publication OF
bis card in Withdrawing from the Congree-
siopal contest:
CARD.
We, the following memberS of the Executive
Committee of the d'moc-stic party of Stafford
county, hereby protest against the legality of the
convention held ut Stafford CONTIGUOUS, on the
10th ut, because the convention was called by
the chairman alone, without consulting the Exc
cutive Committee, or even advising them of IL,
ard because the notice was Insufficient and be-
cause the people generally preferred district meet
ines to elect delegates, ard because the proceed
ings were "cut and dried" and the convention
packed with Lee delegate contrary to the spirit
OF Independent action and fair dealing tnat un-
deriies the principles of democracy.
z. T ROLLINS.
PosEY WHALING,
(. q. PEY On,
Members County Committee.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-08-07

tary Tribunal here has annulled the verdict
OF the court martial of Lieutenant Aupus;ip
de lturbide on account Of some Irregularities
discovered By that body in the revision CT
the case, and new trial will be held next
week.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-08-07

AS sample of the accuracy OF the census
returns, 1t is stated that. according to the re.
port of the indebtedness Of the several States
Just published, the debt Of Virginia, which
in 1880 was s31 .269 GA is now. though the
State has defaulted in tho payment of her
interest for many years, put down at $751;
sos 535 an increase OF only $261 921.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-08-07

Mrs. Richard ID. Young, wife of he
wealthy perfumerv Ges or in New Yas,
Yesterday caused the arrest OF Theodore ".
Torrey, her husbands cor fd. ial clerk iof
o1napring 10 get eliminating evidence
against her.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-08-07
BALTlMoRs, Aug 7.-yirginis 6s consolidate
4Sa5O; 1O-4Os 37a41: do 3s 90.

ALEXANDRIA MARgET. Aug. Flour i's'-
tive at the recent advances, which In u Q ag-Fs'
gate amount to 25c per farre the mills have 20
old. wheat hours TO offer, and wholesa d'a eii
have but little in stock complaint is still ntds
By the manufacturers of email profits at pics-l:
prices for prime Wheat. The Wheat markets 40
st ,ady aud strong; range to-day, as to cor iillol
of :eceipts SO to SO. Corn Sd 80. Eye i5A77.
Oats 4oa49, latter for choice old white aId NIX
O.. Butter 14a16. Eggs 16. Chickens. DDe1s
and Potatoes are dull. Other produce is in soa
demand.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-08-07
Member, County Committeo

MIR. MORTON MAKES A STATEMENT AND JOINS
THE PRoTEsrANTs.
entered the meeting at Stafford Court House
referred to. 1 tn ught proper not CO had been
given, aid Tor that reason took part but since
the facts in the ca have come to my knowledge,
l nosrily concur in tho above protest.
JAMES MORTON
Brooke, August q, 1890.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-08-07
Oklahoma Election.

NEW ORLEANS, La, Aug The Times
Democrat s correspondent at Oklahoma City,
1. T., says: The first election ever held In
this territory went off quietly yesterday
and no trouble ia reported. The territory
has gone democratic By small osimi'y.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-08-07

The democratic Congressional convention
of the 18Th Ohio district has nominated
Irvine DUNCAN OF Jackson county.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-08-07

CHICAGO, Aug. lips q. m.-Whfa;E zSl !, !,
96a.; Dec s9%.; May lei. coru-seP' 2oGs-
sos; May 541l Oats-eeyt 357s: NsY
Mess pork-sept $l1 so; Jan 81 10 t.iG q.
Sept S. 321h; Jan So 90. Short ribs-sep' . ~
J Al IS 81 i.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-08-07

NEW YORK, Aug. Cotton finn up. .srl.
12L Orleans II ZIG; futures stesty. f ds,a
quiet and strong. Wheat active and es=y IVA,
quiet and easy. Pork dull and finn " :
"A 90. Lad quiet and steldl 1t So ~.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-08-07

DOTTED MEATS, LUNCH OK I0AoUh
4 BEEF for faie by cr-pv
iy14 j. 4. mIbp'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-08-07

The House went into committee of tie
whole on the general deficiency bill.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-08-07

riWOTH BkUsHES-A very large assor'tneN'
l. fine Tooth Brushes just received ~ u,1L.
ian17 WAKEFIELD % M,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-08-07
New Trial for Iturbide.

NC 4I1t.I TUT WI --S<S'
MEXICO, Angus. TIE Sup.ricr Mill
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-08-07

n LoGNE only costs 81. Gee
UOFFEEs, freshly roasted at our store , IGt
u by [je4l J. G. MILD D., :,
VlRY LEADB Sa.,Io 'N4 : w. N.Y..
OovE BRAND CLIPPED BEEF fer, fer J sIgR 4
~ my26 j. u MihD'-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-08-07

A PINT BOTTLE OF LUNT'5 OPhfA Ed &
n LOGNE only costs 81.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-02-08
The Only Female Freemason.

At a recent meeting of the Dover Lodge
of Freemasons a presentation of two en-
Cravings was made to the lodge by the
mayor of Dover. One of the prints was h
portrait of the Hon. Mrs Aldworth of
Newmarket county, Cork, the only female
youngest child and only daughter of RI
Hon. Arthur st. Logger, created first Wis
count Doneraile, June 90, 1903. The origin
of the lady's initiation seems to have been
that, having secreted herself in way as to
observe tde proceedings of a lodge, she be-
came so agitated as to reveal her presence.
After long consultation by the brethren,
it WIGS decided that Mrs. Aldworth should
herself be initiated in the mysteries of Free
maSOnerY
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-02-08
Wanted to Employ Patti.
From the CHICAGO Herald

from Ut6 CHtCuQO herald.
Patti might-and then again she might
not-feel tlattered at little incident that
happened just after the close of her engage
ment at the Auditorium. liz will be remen-
bered that while here the diva was given a
reception at the Chicago Conservatory of
Music, and the press comments upon the
event were voluminous. 1t is evident that
they reached Moline, LII. Prof Samuel
kayzer had positive proof Of it only few
days ago The professor was called upon bv
nice-iooking, middle-aged gentleman and
lady, and pretty young girl. They
proved to be father, mother, and daughter.
The mother acted as speaker. She asked if
Patti could be seen; was she at the conser-
vatory at that minute! When the professor
uttered mo-" the lady asked what
her hours were. This question
threw light on the matter. The pro-
fessor concluded the visitors were under the
impression that Patti taught singing at the
conservatory, and his surmise was correct.
When he explained the error. father.
mother, and daughter expressed much dis
appointment. The mother volunteered the
information that her daughter had taken
singing lessons from teacher at home. and
had also been sent to Rock Island, where it
had cost good deal, but they had seen in
the papers that Patti had been so praised
for her singing Home, Sweet Homer at
toe conservatory that they thought thew
had better bring their daughter to Chi
cago. 1--WE have come on purpose for that
and nothing else" said mamma; 1--WE sup
posed it might cost a little extra to get
Patti, but we didn't mind that; we want to
give our daughter the best teaching there
is. and we are so sorry Patti has left YOU -
And the trio went away, still believing
that Patti was a singing teacher.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-02-08
NEGRO WITH HISTORY
STORY OF THE NEW POSTMASTER
CT AMERICUS.

his Father Claims TO be g Son of Presi-
dent Martin Ven Buren, - The APP
pointee q Blacksmith in a Carriage
Shop-The Whites Opposed to the
appointment, but Not Bitter.
AMERIcUs, GA. Feb. David A. Dud-
lev, y no was Yesterday nominated for post
master at Americas, Is a prominent colOred
% lit clan of this city. He IS something
over 50 years Of age, blacksmith by trade,
and daily works at his forge in the carriage
shop of z. s Greene. He is on the streets
to-day wearing his leather apron as usual
His father, Andrew Dudley, a fine boot
maker who is still living, belonged to Hon.
George ". Dudley, father Of William H.
Crawford Dudley, who is cashier Of the
Bank Of Southwestern Georgia.
A son OF PRESIDENT VAN buren,.
Andrew Dudley claims to be son of
President Martin Van Buren,. His mother
IVES a servant in the family Of Hon.
William H. Crawford when he was senator
from Georgia in Washington. George NJ.
Dudley married daughter OF William H.
Crawford who named her son Wi lam II.
Crawford Dudley David Dudley is q negro
much above ordinary intelligence, but has
but limited education. He has qui,k per
ception, and makes fine stump speech He
Is negro of good character, Dotning 50
rious being chargeable against him In ma
tional politics he is always thoroughly
republican, but in county and city elections,
when the contest is between democrats. he
is always found supporting the candidates
of his choice.
OPPOSITION OF THE WHITES.
The white people of the city ara
almost a unit in opposition to his
appointment, but the News correspondent
is not prepared 10 say that this opposition
is greater than il would be to the appoint
ment of any other negro. The News cor
respondent had a talk with Dudley to-day
The appointment took him by surprise, as
he did not look for change until May,
when Mr.. Roney's time expires. He Is not
prepared to say who he Will bHve associated
with him in the office. He says he hopes if
the Senate confirms him to secure the
assistance of local gentlemen of Intelligence
and experience, who will aid him in con-
Quoting the affairs of the Office TO the salts
faction of all reasonable people.
GIVEN A BAD NAME.
Representative Crisp called by appoint
ment this afternoon on Postmaster General
Wanamaker and formally protested against
the appointment of Robert Dudley as post
master at Americas, on the ground that he
was a worthless negro of bad reputation.
MIR. Crisp was courteously treated by the
Postmaster General who said he was sur
prised TO hear that Dudley was that sort of
a man, and that upon Mr.. Crisp's statement
he would have the case investigated before
action was taken on the nomination in the
Senate, and if Dudley was what MIR. Crisp
thought, the nomination would be with
drawn. Mr.. Crisp told him that evidence
in regard to Dudley was now on the way
from Americas.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-02-08
PROSPEROUS CoRDBLE.
The Cotton and Guauo Factories Begin
Operations.


Operations.
CORDELE, GA, Feb. AT noon Tuesday
the Cordele cotton factory commenced
operations, setting to work 5000 spindl es,
and employing ninety operatives.
At noon Wednesday the Cordele guano
factory commenced operations. Tuesday
night the city closed contracts for an cleo
trio light plant. By May the city and all
the business houses will be lighted BY cleo
tricity. On Wednesday in one hours can
vass sufficient stock was taken by the citizens
for the speedy erection of an ice factory.
The bonds for water works have been
hoated at par Sewerage will follow Our
artesian wells are much prize1.
The annual meeting of the stockholders
of the Cordele Mutual Building aud Loan
Association was held Wednesday night. and
officers and directors elected for the easu-
ing year.
Judge G. NJ. Byne of Leesburg broke
dirt this morning for 600 brick build
ing, which will De rapidly pushed to COM
pletion.
Work has been this week commenced on
the Methodist church building, which is to
cost s., 900.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-02-08
Tho oFestables Came Off.

The following notice of colored enter
tainment was sent to the MORNING News a
few days ago. and, in its line, is something
of curiosity:
they Will Be a festable given at mr. John. Ed
wards House on february tn 1890 they VIII Be
RefreShment of all Kline Will Be on hand all
ah invited to come and injoy Yourself. good
order VIII Be keep. We VIII have musice to
dance BY. fuigers VIII Bee Call to order So
that you can Nmbel your little Feet. Come
one Come all and let us enjoy ourSelf. Now
Boys AMI girls if the Win don't Blow at the Rain
don't fall the Boys and girls all Show to call
HENRY DANSY
Prod
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-02-08
FUNERAL INVITATIONS.

BURRELL-The friends and ACQUAINTANCE of
MRs. ANNE L. BURRELL and of Nr and Mrs.
J. n Burrell are respectfully invited to attend
me funeral Of the former from her late resi-
1ehce u FORK street, at 3 O'Clock THIS AFTER
McAUlIFFE-The relatives and friends OF
DIR DENNIS McAULIFTE and family are respect
fui invited TO attend his funeral from 1851
tiwInnett street, at o'clock THIS ATE <
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-02-08
Nashua's Strike.

NASHUA, N. H.. Feb THE strike at
the Nashua Manufactu ing Company's
works has assumed serious proportions.
The weavers and spinners both held meet
ings to-day, and decided not to return to
work. Fully l.400 workers are idle. The
indications are that the strike will become
general
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-02-08
a Fight with a Mad Dog

GRANVILLE, GA, Feb Tine little
daughter of A. n. Davis, living four miles
from town. was severely bitten on Sunday
last by dog supposed to have been affIicted
with rabies. Mr.. Davis happened to he
ne7r, and ran to the little girls aid. knocked
the dog down, and held it till an Ak was
carried to him, with which he killed the
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-02-08
A SAILORS LEAP TO DEATH.
He Was an Expert Swimmer, But
Was Made Helpless by Cramps.

PENSACOLA, FLA, Feb. Last night
Johann Stromberg, sailor, leaped from
the deck Of the Swedish bark Curl to re-
cover boat which had drifted away from
the vessel. He was an expert swimmer,
but had not gone twenty yards when he
was seen TO throw up lis arms and sink
without cry. He neve- rose again n -
supposed that he was cramped. The hodv
has not been recovered.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-02-08
TAXES HIS DRPARruRE.

He inquired of Mrs. Broxton as to the
whereabouts of her husband, and was told
by her that he was down by the river max
ing coffee for party of hunters. B, crows
rightly suspected that he was the game for
which they were seeking and left the house
at once. When the posse sought him he
could not be found, and the woman was I'M
able to give any Information of the direc-
tion he had taken. The posse returned to
Milton to-day. The detectives have no
doubt that the fugitive is RUDE Burrows.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-02-08
FIRE AT DUPONT.
The Store of B. j. Sirman 81 Co. Re
duced to Ashes.

duced to Ashes.
WAYCRoss. GA, Feb. last night at
Dupont, in Clinch county, the general mer-
chandise store of B. j. Sirman & Co. was
destroyed by fire. Mr.. Sirman had closed
up for the night, leaving everything in
good shape. At 40 O'clock flames burst
out Of the roof, and entirely enveloped the
building. Nothlng was saved except the
books and papers, which We're within the
safe. The fire Is supposed to have been
caused by rats gnawing matches The loss
is 5000, and is half covered by insurance.