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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-10-01
FAIR PLANS MATURING.
President Palmer Talks Abont tic Ar
rangement of Exhibits.

President Palmer Talks Abont tic Ar
rangement of Exhibits.
CHICAGO, Ill, Sept. 90" jackson Park
will be used for the overflow" said
President Palmer, of the National
Worlds Columbian Exposition Commits
sion. ''The principal buildings will be
on Washington Park" continued the
president. THE main buildings will be
in the center Of the park on the open
space. The style of architecture has not
been determined. | would favor an
oriental style. Around the main
buildings will be arranged the
state buildings with the state
exhibits. Along the midway plaisance
[ propose that we will have streets of
London, Damascus, Jerusalem, Con-
stant;nople, Seville, Alexandria, Bag
dad, and other cities. On these streets
should be fac SMILES of historic build
ings. The Germans ought to be invited
to put up some representation Of his
toric structure. The French might
bring us the Bastile, Munich the Wal
halla. The Scottish people should be
invited to bring us the home of Robert
Burns. Some historical society might
erect the house of Shakespeare at STRAIT
ford-on-Avon. States having historic
houses should be asked to place fac
SMILES Of them on the ground. Mt.
Vernon, the home OF Washington,
would be an attractive exhibit, and so
of MAN. ether historic buildings"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-10-01
ENDED AN EVENTFUL LIFE.
Death of Bishop Faraud, Forty Years
Missionary Among Indians.

W1SNIPEG, Man, Sept. Bishop
Faraud, OF Athabasca, died at the
Archepiscopal Palace at St. Boniface
He died from q general breaking up of
the system, the result of forty years
arduous work among the Indians Of the
far Northwest. He came to St. Boni-
face direct from France IN 1916, and
was the ordained priest of the
Oblate Order After spending two
wears in the Red River Valley he left
for the far-off mission fields in the Ath-
abasca and Mckenzie River district,
and there he spent the remainder of
his life laboring among the heather.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-10-01
HOLDING UP A STREET CAR.
Bold Highwaymen Ply Their Avocation
Chicago's Streets.

CHICAGO, H., Sept. %. Late last
night two road agents took possession OF
street car on Ogden Avenue, near Al
bany Avenue and Douglas Park, and
for u few moments created quite live
ly scene. John Lynch was the only
passenger on the car, and in response to
the command of hands up he replied
without hesitancy, and was relieved
of his purse containing $50 and gold
watch Both of the bad men were
masked, and when tie work Of holding
up Lynch was completed they left the
car and took to one of the side streets.
The police are on the alert for their ap-
1,re bppSlOD
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-10-01
Having Fun With the Gar.

4 dispatch Of the 18th from St Peters
burg says: another attempt has been
made upon the life of the car This
time the conspirators planned to wreck
a train by which it was believed
the car intended to travel
from st. Petersburg to Warsaw An
obstruction was placed upon the track
in the shape of five sleepers, which
were tightly wedged in between the
rails The train which was supposed to
be carrying the czar crashed into the
harricade and was thrown from the
track. No details of the outrage have
been obtained, and it is not known
whether any arrests have been made in
connection with the affair.""
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-10-01
COST OF A SENATORSHIP.
''Mike' De Young Gives Some Interesting
Information-NotA Making a Fight.

CHICAGO, ILL.,, Sept. 25.-M. H. De
Young, proprietor Of the Chronicle, of
San Francisco, and member Of the
Columbian Exposition from California,
said in an interview to-day: Il am not
a candidate in the sense of making a
fight for the United States senatorship.
The cost Of getting elected to the Senate
from California is about $500 900 will
not buy an office at that or any other
figure Of course, | would not refuse
the office; who would? But | am not
strictly speaking, candidate. No,
there is no truth in the telegraphic re-
ports that Stanford and the Wander
bits will construct another transcon-
tiuental railroad
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-10-01
PLOT TO KILL. DIAZ.
The Mexican President Narrowly Escapes
Assassination.


Cry OF MEXICO, Sept. rehabilitation
is made here to-day of an attempt to
assassinate President Diaz during the
recent national celebration, the facts Of
which have been suppressed up to the
present time. During the celebration
an immense crowd of people of all
classes surged around the executive
palace, and the president, accompanied
by his personal staff, stepped out on the
front piazza in response to deafen-
ing calls. No sooner had his
form appeared than a volley
of musketry sounded above the din,
and bits of brick and timber began to
fly around his head. He reiterated hur-
riedly to his room, followed by his staff.
Three bullets whizzed dangerously near
him. Forty men are known to have
been concerned in the murderous plot,
fifteen Of whom are now in jail and the
others are fleeing precipitately from the
country with the military on their track.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-10-01
NUNS the Word With Miller

CHICAGO, ILL.,, Sept. 27.-President
Miller, of the Star Fire Insurance Com
pany of New York, was seen last night
III regard to the dispatch from that city
stating that over 5000, 900 of the funds of
that company were rnaccounted for.
details in regard to his relations With
the company.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-10-01
Under $4,000 Bonds.

w. II. Bright, of Bright Bros, who is
under Indictment by the grand jury
for shipping naphtha not properly
marked on the propeller Moga,
which exploded in Chicago har-
Dor July II, killing twenty
six men, was arrested at Buffalo on the
23d by Deputy United States Marshal
Watts He was admitted to 5000 bail.
The case will probably come up at the
November term. j. G. Bright, the
other member Of the firm is at Potts
vile, Pa, but is expected to return at
once and deliver himself UP.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-10-01
SUED BY THE GOVERNMENT.

The Rock Island Company Asked to Pay
$500, coo Bridge Tolls.
CHICAGO, ILL.,, Sept. 27.-Thc Chicago,
Rock Island & Pacific Railroad Com
pany was sued for $500: 900 yesterday
in the United States circuit court for
tolls claimed on 100000 cars over the
Rock Island bridge between Rock
Island, H.. and Davenport. Ia, from
March 3, 1881, to Sept. a, 1890. 1t is
alleged that so, 000 cars were transported
over the Gridge for the Chicago, Bur-
lington & Quincy, Rock Island q Peoria,
Rock Island d Mercer and Chicago,
Milwaukee & st. Paul Railroads.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-10-01
CHICAGO PIONEERS DEATH.
Death of Asa Dow, the We1l-known Chi.
csgo Board of Trade Man.

Death of Asa Dow, the Wel1-known Chi
cage Board of Trade Man.
CHICAGO, ILL.,, Sept. 24.-Asa Dow, the
veteran Board of Trade man, died at
his residence, 5l1 West Adams Street,
last night. Although he had been in
failing health for the last two years,
Mr.. BOWS final illness may be said to
have begun last Sunday evening. Mr..
Dow was born in Merrlmac County, n.
H., in 1923, coming to Chicago in 1S49.
He went to Michigan two years later,
thence to Joliet, finally. in 1866, again
locating in Chicago. Since that time he
has been very prominent in the grain
wife and two grown children.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-10-01
FOUR HUNDRED DROWNED.

Unconfrmed Report of the Loss of Rus
sian Soldiers at Kovno.
VIENNA, Sept. 27.-Polish journals as
sert that curing the recent maneuvers
of the Russian army at Kovno the Kras-
nostaw bridge collapsed, and thaS 200
soldiers belonging to the Pultaun Regl-
ment, which was crossing the bridge at
the time of the accident, were thrown
into the water and drowned. The pa
pers state that among those who lost
their lives was Gen. Bardowsky. There
has been no official confirmation of this
report
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-10-01
Dashed into a Herd of Deer

DULUTH, MINI. Sept. 27.-Fiye miles
this side of Mansfield Station, while
running sixty miles an hour, an i'm
mense herd of deer dashed across at
the entrance to cut, before the limited
train. The train struck the herd, kill
ing great number. When the train
arrived here a buck deer was found
dead on the engines pilot The engi-
neer estimates the herd at over 100
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-10-01
HE Loved Nor WISELY.
A Kentucky Farmer Gets a Wife by Ad
vertising, and She Robs Him.


HENDERSON, KY, Sept. 23.-To-day
DR0iel Berry, a carpenter of this city
well advanced in years, brought suit
Gcr divorce from his wife, Amelia Ber-
~. The action is the consequence of
rolCantic marriage contracted by the
Old man year since. He adj
vertised in a Chicago paper for a
wife, and caught one, a spruce-look-
ing middle-aged woman. She came
to Henderson after the preliminaries
had been arranged by correspondence,
nnd the two We're married. The female
sharper, for such she turned out to be;
only lived with the old gentleman three
days. During that time she bambooZled
him out of $500, with which amount she
skipped the state, and has not since
haan hoo ri from
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-10-01
Hasn't Got the Money.

CHICAGO, Ill.,, sepS. 24.-The recent
report of Mrs. Hestin, of SO Desplaines
Street, falling heir to fortune of $685.
600 bequeathed by an old sweetheart
who went to the war and was never
heard of, begins to assume hypothetical
shades. Mrs. Hestin has heard nothing
further of the legacy, and the gentleman
who was presumed to know all about
the circumstances has so far failed to
materialize.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-10-01
The NIormons will Submit.

cb M0rd Of M fbs psT sn ef has
issued manifesto denying the report
recently sent out that plural marriages
were still being solemnized in Utah.
He says: "Inasmuch as laws
have been enacted by Congress for
bidding plural marriages, which laws
have been pronounced constitutional by
the court of last resort, | do hereby
declare my intention to submit to those
laws, and to use all my influence with
the members OF the church over which
/ preside to have them do likewise"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-10-01
PROSECUTED HIS WIFE.

A Milwaukee Woman Causes the Arrest of
Her Husband at Chicago.
CHICAGO, ILL.,, Sept. 27.-Frank Jack
son, who resides at All West Adams
Street, was before United States Com
missioner Hoyne, yesterday, on the
charge of having sent obscene literature
through the mails. The charge was
made by Matte Jackson, his wife, who
resides in Milwaukee, He claims she
was untrue, and it is regarding his cor
respondence on this matter she com
plains. He was held in 81 900 bail.
They have a child years old
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-10-01
Weekly Bank Statement.
Immense CAPITAL In 1t.

LONDON, Sept. z4.-The prospectus of
the new Chemical Union has been
issued, showing capital Of eS, 500, 900, of
which Ct 100000 will be issued against
the works, ETC., the remainder against
the stock of chemicals and for work
ing capital. A few firms in the trade
have not Joined the union.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-10-01
Over 200 Days at Sea.

SAN FRANCISCO, Cal, Sept. 27-The
British ship Gretna, from London for
San Francisco, which was given up for
lost more than month ago by the un-
derwriters, arrived here last evening.
She encountered heavy gales in the
South Atlantic, and was out 202 days.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-10-01
High Priced Kisses.

A kiss valued at So, 900 was stolen from
Sophie France by Solomon Oviatt. Both
are over 80 years old and are we'll
known and generally respected at
Akron, O. Sophie, the coy maiden in
the case, appeared in court, and
averred that the defendant had dam
aged her to the extent of $1,000 by I'M
lawfully, wantonly and maliciously com
hitting assault and battery on the
plaintiff, by forcibly kissing her and
putting his arm around her.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-10-01
ADDED FIFTY MILLIONS.
Big Increase in the Assessed Valuation
of CHICAGO

SPRINGFIELD, H., Sept. 26.-The COM
mittee on town and city lots of the
State Board of Equalization has agreed
on raise for Cook County of So, 0O0,-
900; the committee on lands to a
raise of $7,500,00O; and the commit
tee on personal property to
raise of SIG, 100000. This makes a
total gross increase of $59, 100000. The
surplus thus produced must be distrib-
uted over the whole state, and of course
Cook County will get her proportionate
share, SO that the net increase in the
assessment of that county will probably
be in the neighborhood of $5O. 0OO. goo.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-10-01
AND ALL FOR ONE DOLLAR.
Four Deaths Result from q Murde
Caused by = Trif7a

Caused by Trif1e.
DALLAS, Tex, Sept. 24.-B. c. Cox, IN
jail for the murder of George Thomas,
cut his throat yesterday, and will die.
Cox's wife died the other day from
he Slew in quarrel over a settlement
in which the sum in dispute was less
than dollar. The condition of Mrs
Thomas adds another sad feature to the
case. Right after her husband was
killed she was taken i'll and is not ex--
pected to recover.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-10-01
Roast Pig at Chicago.

Fowler Bros packing house at the
Chicago stock yards was damaged by
fire, on the morning of the 2Sth, to the
amount of $500, 900 to 100000. The fire
originated at 80 o'clock in the morn
ing, in the packing room or the engine
room adjoining. 1t is not known def
nitely which, and no cause is assigned
for the fire. The loss is entirely COW
cred by insurance, mostly IN foreign
comnanieS.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-10-01
The Sidewalk Fell.

At Chicago on the oath, thousands of
curious people gathered at the Lutheran
Church to witness the funeral of the
three girls killed in the Burlington
Railway collision the previous Sunday
night. Suddenly a section Of sidewalk
collapsed, and over 100 persons were
dropped several feet to the ground, and
the whole in an instant was mass of
scrambling, shrieking people. No one
was severely injured.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-10-01
a Noted Cherokee Dead.

Col. E. c. Boudinot died at Fort
Smith, Ark, on the 9th, of dysentery.
COL Boudinot was the most noted of
the Cherokees. He was born in Georgia,
and went with his tribe to the present
home of the Cherokees in 1885. He
has always been prominent in the
political opinions of his people and was
fifty wears ahead of them.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-10-01
ENORMOUS Damage SUIT.
Discrimination Case Against the Pennsyl
vani:s Railroad Company.

vani;s Railroad Company.
PHILADELPHIA, Pa, Sept. 25.-Suit for
SS16,345 was begun yesterday against
the Pennsylvania Railroad Company by
Lewis J. Levick under the anti-discrim-
nation law OF 1883. The claim against
the railroad company is based upon the
illegal charge by the railroad company
upon 10, 123 barrels of oil shipped to
the works at Thurlow. 1t is
claimed that the railroad charged
Crew, Levick d Co. IL cents per
barrel more than it charged a
rival shipper, understood in this case
to be the Standard Oil Company. Mr.
Levick foots up his direct loss on this
account to be so, 1889, and estimates
a loss of $4,000 more for the reason
that they were unable to run the re-
finery prottablv on account of the I'M
due Discrimination
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-10-01
GOES UP FOR SEVEN YEARS.
Sentence Passed on Whitney, the Crooked
Buffalo Banker.

BUFFALO, \. Y, Sept. 26.-George P.
Whitney pleaded guilty in the United
States district court to classifying the
books of the Albany City National
Bank and misrepresentation OF funds,
and was sentenced to seven years in the
banks book keeper, and SO falsifed the
accounts of his brother-in-law, Anthony
Gould, and of William Gould & Co., as
to allow them to oyerdraw to the extent
of abOut $50 600
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-10-01
STRANGE Nlses.se among Horses.

MANCHESTER. n. H., Sept GA pecr
liar distemper has broken out among
horses in this city which has baffled the
veterinarians. The disease begins in
slight lameness and eliminates in swol-
len limbs and rnnnino sores.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-10-01
DEATH FOLLOWED The FIGHT.
DepIorable Sequel to an Encounter Be-
tween Two Virginia Institute Cadets.

tween Two Virginia Institute Cadets.
RICHMOND, Va, Sept. 26.-An exceed
ingly unfortunate affair occurred at the
Virginia Military Institute, at Lexing-
ton, yesterday. Cadets Frank W. Nc
Cannico, Of Texas, and W. Z. Taliaferro
had personal difficulty which
eliminated in a fight of several
rounds. About two hours after the
matter had been settled young Taliafer-
70 died, but whether from injuries re-.
ceived in the fight or from natural
causes is not known The death, how
ever, was no doubt the result of the en-
counter. Taliaferro was Of one OF the
best families in eastern VIRGINIA.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-10-01
Opening of Harvard College

BosToN, Mass, Sept. 25.-Harvard
College opened to-day with freshman
class numbering over 400-the largest in
its history. The large number of new
students entering the advanced classes
this term is particularly noticeable.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-10-01
Berlin SociaIistic Demonstration

BERLIN, Sept. 23.-The Socialists are
divided as to the manner in which they
will celebrate the expiration of the anti
Socialist law The leaders of the party
warn the members of the danger Of
making an arrogant display.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-10-01
THE WIELAND ON A SHCAL.
Mishap to the Big Hamburg Steamship In
New York BaY.

New York, Sept. 26.-The Hamburg
steamer Wieland, for Hamburg, ran
hard aground on Romer Shoal about 9
O'Clock last night. Her wheel is ex-
posed and she has big leak. Merritt
wrecking tugs have gone to her assist
Rnce. Ten Of Buffalo Bills Indians are
on the Wieland, and she has about 100
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-10-01
I'm Hiding in a graveyard.

CINCINNATI, O., Sept. 25.-Capt. e. f,
Schmidt, the embezziing treasurer OF
the Legion of Honor, has been seen in
a graveyard, where he has been in hid
ing several days. When pursued he
fed, and it is feared he has committed
Cuioi6a
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-10-01
WARTIME MOVEMENTS.

Revenue Cutter Ordered to Sea to Inter-
cept British Sealers.
PORT TOWNSEND, Wash, Sept. 24.-The
revenue cutter Wolcott has been receiv-
ing mysterious messages from O. S.
Spalding, assistant secretary of the
treasury, since Saturday. It is known
that the vessel has been ordered at
once to get ready for sea. The general
opinion is that she will try to intercept
the Canadian sealers now fitting out at
Victoria for winter cruise.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-10-01
NEWS IN BRIEF.
The South American Republic.

The South American Republic.
Minister Roca, of Buenos Ayres, states
that the government will provide for
the payment of the interest on pro-
vincial foreign loans. 1t is expected
that Congress will impose strong pro-
tective duties. A drought prevails In
the country and live stock are dying III
large numbers.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-10-01
RANDALL,s SMALL ESTATE.

Only $;> 100 Left by the Great Protection
Dei-ocrat-All Personal Effects.
PHIL'AELPHIA, Pa, Sept 2G.-S. j.
Randall, who died at his Washington
residence April -, failed to exc
cute a will, and to-day Register
of Wills Gratz granted letters
Of administration on his estate
to The widow, Fanny r. Randall. The
entire estate left by deceased is valued
al about S. 900, and consists entirely OF
personal etfaots.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-10-01
ookins for Financial Keparatlon

BALTIMORE, Md, Sept. 26.-John Sic
brecht wants $4,000 damages from
William II. Evans, wealthy marble
importer, for alternating his wife's aztec
tons and inducing her TO get divorce
so that he might marry her. The par
ties in the suit are prominent in social
oir<
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-10-01
HORROR ON A STEAMER.
Twelve Men Fatally Sealded by the Explo-
sion of q Boiler.

LONDON, Sept. 24.-An explosion oc-
Cured to-day on the steamer Pandora,
at Armstrong; shipyard at Newcastle.
Twelve persons employed about the
steamer were SO badly scalded by the
escaping steam that they will die.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-10-01
DUEL WITH TWO DEATHS.
Shooting ARRAY In Which Both Men Are
Fatally Wounded.

t4IIrHy NIGH Arc
Fatally Wounded.
OTTAWA, o., Sept. Fisherman Lines,
a barber, and d. L. Lee, furniture
dealer, quarreled, when Lee drew a re-
volver and fired at Lines, who also
pulled a revolver and commenced firing.
Six shots were exchanged and both were
fatally wounded. Both will leave fami-
lies. The trouble grew out of Lee
placing some distractions in the path
way leading from Lines shop to his
home beyond Lees store. They have
been placed under arrest.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-10-01
WANTS $4,000 FOR HIS EYES.
Interesting Damage SUIT Soon to be Tried
at Marquette.

at MAI quote.
MARQUETTE, Mich, Sept 24.-Among
the cases to be tried at the coming term
of the district court is that of James
Rillston against Samuel Walther and
other owners Of the Colby mine. Itill
ston had his eyes blown out and re-
ceived other injuries in an explosion of
dynamite which he charges was caused
by negligence. He wants $4,000 as
compensation for his eyes.
There is also an important case of the
Jackson Iron Company against the Ne
gaunee Concentrating Company, and
something may be done in the inter
minable litigation over the Bessemer
Consolidated mining properties.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-10-01
Rochefort Looking for BLOOD

PARIS, Sept. IN Rochefort yester-
Cay sent challenge TO duel to NJ.
Dupius, director of the Petit Parisien.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-10-01
The Disorder in Goa.

The London Chronicles Calcutta cor
respondent says it is reported that the
troops in Goa are committing the Wild
est excuses and shooting people indis-
criminately. Several popular leaders
have been arrested and shot in their
residences. The residences Of others are
besieged, and lively fusilade proceeds.
Numbers of people have fed to the
sanctuary of the Cathedral in Old Goa.
It is rumored that the governor-general
is hiding in the palace, and is deaf to
petitions from the Inhabitants. Many
women and children who fed thither
for protection have been bayoneted by
the palace guard. 1t is estimated that
800 persons were killed and wounded in
two DAYS fighting
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1890-10-01
Property at Hot Springs Destroyed.

A dispatch Of the 23d, from Hot
Springs, Ark, says: ''There was ter
rible flood here last night. This morn
ing the valley from Ole end to the 9TH
er is in ruins. A heavy rain set in yes
terday afternoon, and at midnight there
came terrific water-spout. The
water carried away every NOV
able object before it and this
morning the avenue presents
scene not exceeded in the disaster by
the food of two years ago. The Jose
phine Hotel, the Arlington, W. j. Little
Mercantile Company, Sithen & Bow,
other smaller places are among the
heaviest losers. The cellars and first
floors of all these firms are flooded,
and the goods totally destroyed The
loss to property will amount to at least
S75 ono