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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-02-25
The Bank in New Qomrters.

The work Of moving the Planters Bank
from its old building to its temporary
quarters, No. 1903 Nam street, was done with a
celebrity never surpassed in an undertaking OF
this kind in Richmond. Tuesday morning every
piece OF furniture and Its numerous iron saies
we're ell in place and each onicer and clerk was
at his post Of duty.
The banks present quarters provo to be quite
convenient and will serve IL very Wen during the
six months that it expects 10 bo there. prosi-
dent Pace said yesterday that by the 1st day OF
October he expected to be IN his new bank build
ing
The Perpetual Building Fund Company and
the other tenants who occupied the basement
Of the old Planters Bank building went with the
bank and viii there remain until they can re-
turn 70 the basement OF the new building.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-02-25
They Organize . Union.

A Joint meeting of all the Woman's
Christian Temperance Unions OF this city,
the "Ys' aud those OF Ashland and
Chesterfield, was held In the parlors OF the
Young Mons Christian Association yesterday
afternoon at O'Clock for the purpose OF organ
izing a district temperance union, embracing
the i've unions OF Richmond and those OF Ash
land and Centraiia. They organized.b by electing
Mrs. w. II. Peasants, president; Mrs >. X. f.
Burroughs. first vice-president; Mrs. j. b. Cren-
shaw second vice-preside ent Mrs. Thomas White
head, corresponding secretlry, and Mrs j. Tyler
Jobson, recording secretary. After the election
OF officers reports were read from the dinerent
unions. The ladies' resolved to have monthly
meetings, ard will meet on the fourth Wednes-
day IN each month In the parlors OF the Young
Mems Cbristian Association building.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-02-25
The Dram. and It's Ioflu.nc..

II will be rare treat to listen to this
lecture OF Mr.. s. G. Dubois. which is to be
given on Monday night. February 29th, at
the Academy. It is thoroughly. dramatic
in character and beautifully illustrated,
dealing with the subject as only an actor
can. Mr.. Dubois has made fine record
for the masterly manner IN which he
handles it-both from his eloquence and
entertaining style--replete rs it Is with
grand descriptions of the drama in all
ages. The public will be well repaid fol
their visit on that night.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-02-25

The Lady Managers Of the Retreat for the
Sick would gratefully acknowledge the re-
ceipt of many nice donations on the day
of their pound party last week. Realizing
the frequent demands made upon our COM
munity to aid charitable institutions,
churches &C.. they more fully appreciate
the generosity shown them by our citizens
rant of the extent and management OF the
Retreat, visitors will be welcomed at all
times and shown over the institution.
Mrs. WELIAM A. JENKINS, President.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-02-25
Wants the Deed Set Aside.

An important suit was Instituted IN The
Chancery Court yesterday by ex-Judge Ed
mund Waddil as counsel for Randolph Maynard,
The complainant against Allen c. Maynard and
others.
The object Of the suit is to have set aside a
trust.deed given by Randolph Maynard some few
Allen G. Maynard.
The orator In his bill claims that the said trust
deed and the note thereby secured were pro-
cured from him by Allen c. Maynard by undue
influence.
Messrs. Courtney & Patterson have also as
sailed the same deed for creditors.
The properly involved in this suit lies Just
above the Fair-Grounds, in Henrico county, on
the Broad-Street road, and also the Maynard
brick yard property, just below the city, and is
auite valuable.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-02-25
yidler aud smytbe Plead Guilty.

The case of II. NJ. Vidler, the window
dresser at Levy 4 Davis's charged with
ropbing that firm OF a number OF articles OF
dress goods, was called In the Hastings Court
and the accused pleaded guilty and was given
fifteen days In Jail.
H. X Smythe, who was arrested at tho ssme
time that Vidler was, and In connection with the
same matter, also pleaded guilty 70 the charge
OF conducting game OF policy and was nned 10
and given one day in fail.
II. A. Davis. the colored youth who shot and
killed accidentally, the coroners Jury satd,) Ju-
MUS Dickerson several days ago, was called.
He did not answer, and the Court declared his
bail bond OF $500, with Benjamin Smith as sure
fr foifalfnd-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-02-25
BISHOP cLeLAND x. NELSON.
His Conservation at Atlanta for the Dio-
cese ofGeorgia Yesterday.

cese ofGeorgta Yesterday.
Especial telegram to the Dispatch.l
ATLANTA, Ga. February 2l.--Rev. Gle
land X. Nelson, rector of South Bethle-
hem, Pa, was to-day consecrated Bishop OK
the Protestant Episcopal Diocese of Geor-
gia in the Cathedral OF st. Luke. this city.
The ceremony took place at 10 A. M.
THE PROCESSION.
The bishops who walked In the process
sion were: Right Rev. Quinkard, of Ten
nessee, consecrstor; Right Rev. Theodore
Lyman. of North Carolina. and Right Rev.
Leighton Coleman, bishop OF Delaware,
CO. consecratorS Right Rev. Nelson Sum-
merville Rulison. Central Pennsylvanis +;
Right Rev. Thomas House. of South Caro-
lima, and Right Rev. Courtlandt White
head, of Pittsburg, prosecutors.
Rev. Cbauncey Williams, OF Augusta.
and Rev. James Minningerode, OF Louis
vile, Ky. attending presbyters. Rev.
Robert Barrett was master OF ceremonies
In addition to those, many ministers
from all sections OF the South were present.
The sermon was preached by Bishop Ru-
lison, of Pennsylvania. who took for his
text: Launch out into the Deep"
RECEPTION BIT THE GOVERNOR.
Tonight brilliant assemblage is in
attendance upon a reception given by
Governor Northen to Bishop Nelson and
the visiting prelates. Bishop Nelson will
make Atlanta his headquarters.
Bishop Whitehead, who is present, was
rector of South Bethlehem when he was
made bishop. Now this parish is called
upon to furnish bishop for Georgia. 1t
Is remarkable how the episcopate seems to
select men from certain parishes. Trinity
church. New Orleans, where the late
Bishop BeckWith was rector when he was
made bishop, has furnished four bishops.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-02-25

In the City Circuit Court yesterday the
evidence in the case Of j. J. Belton's ad-
ministrator was closed and tho jury was ad-
jourped over until to-day.
The following suits were entered:
Jacob May & Son against Franck & Pray for
500.
William p. Howell against John A. Kratz for
1880.
William T. Blakey against z. Leslie Powell for
$500.
TAFT Lawson, Walter Cowan, and X. j. Foster
were appointed trustees OF Sharon Baptist
church.
In the case Of r. s. Brock against Z. M. Tur-
ner Judgment was entered for the plaintin for
400 40.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-02-25
RrcEprroN BIT THE GOVERNOR.
The Lectures of Mrs. DIR. Potts.

The Academy Of Music will be given
over TO an audience of women this after.
noon, when Mrs. Longshore Potts, NJ. d., will
give her nrst lecture to her own sex.
MIRA Potts has been lecturing for the past
ffteen years, during which time she has sG-
dressed large audiences in almost every city in
the world where the English language IL spoken.
She has credentials from many Of the most
prominent persons. and IL strongly endorsed by
a number 0f cur most distinguished citizens.
All the lectures will be magnihcently IL
lustratod by means Of stereoptican views OF
art, travel, and other subjects discussed. The
lecture this afternoon will be free. Next We'd
nesday night she will give before an audience OF
both ladies' and gentlemen the famous humor-
GUS lecture ON " Love, Courtship, and Marriage"
The lectures will begin at 2:30 7. A.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-02-25
Bibl.-Readins ON the New Birth.

Mr.. NJ. B. Williams will give Bible
reading this Afternoon At 4 O'Clock in the
second Baptist church on the "New Birth; or
(. .Reeeneratlon.n Like the one he gave yester-
day on the person and work Of the Holy Spirit. u
has been warmly commended by Bible students
All over the country. The large attendance yes
terday afternoon and the deep feeling pcrvading
tho worshippers marked the meeting - one o'
extraordinary power.
His subject last night was the danger Of neg
lect: "How shall we escape Il we neglect SC
great salvation7" A number OF persons mani
tested personal interest.
IL Is likely that Mr.. Williams will hold union
meetings on Church Hill next week. A deputa-
ton OF ministers, representing several denomi.
secured his promise 10 aid them II they VIII
heartily cooperate in the work. The results Of
Mr.. Williamss work, as reported from time tc
time, have attracted to him the notice OF several
cities In Virginia.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-02-25
Council Committees.

The Council Committee on Electric Light
met Yesterday evening and changed few
of the lights as located at the last session OF that
toiy, but none Of the changes were material.
The Committee Oh Light was 10 have met yes
terday afternoon TO decide on the amount to be
asked OF tho Finance Committee as the annual
appropriation for the department. No quorum
WAS present.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-02-25
Fieht Years over One Hundred.

Among the deaths reported at the Office
of the President of the Board of Health
Yesterday was that OF Nellie Flournoy (colored),
q widow, who iesided at 1906 81. James street.
The undertaken who got the burial permit said
that from the most reliable information he could
get the dead woman was at least los years of
age, while many Of her acquaintances claimed
she Was still older. The age was put down at
los In tho certificate and the cause OF death
~ old aQe-u
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-02-25
Talmage's Tabernacle to he sold.
lBy telegraph 10 the Dispatch.l

NRw YORK, February "a. - Charles T.
Wills obtained a mechanics lien OF Dr..
Talmage's Tabernacle in Brooklyn and
and judgment was rendered In his
favor for 2,2l6 on the 10th of Feb
ruary. To-day the judgment was signed
by Judge Pratt, and it will be enforced by
the sale of the property by the sheriff at
public auction in one parcel. Wills built
the tabernacle. which cost S400, 900. The
amount of his judgment is an unpaid bal
ance. The sale is subject to mortgage of
Russell Sage.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-02-25
II the former letters had not been dis.
covered.
HOPES SHE MAI N nELlEvED.

DR.. Bakers answer expresses surprise
that she should address him, proclaims his
innocence, hints that she was not COMPEL.
ed TO testify, and expresses the hope that
whatever his own fate may be che may bo
relieved from her present state OF sorrow.
He says that he cherisbes no Ill viii to-
wards her.
The reading OF these letters produced Q
profound sensation, though they have
very little bearing on the merits OF the
case. The witness was then turned over
TO the defence. and court adjourned tai
tomorrow morning.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-02-25
Ann Three uonorahly Discharged.

Squire Frischkorn held an examination
at the county courthouse yesterday In the
case OF Sidney PockiiDton, William O'Dwyer,
and John Mccarthy, charged with unlawfully
entering house just below Fulton. Mr.. Hill
Montague conducted the prosecution, and these
young men were defended by Messrs. spots
wood, Guigon, Smith. and Fauntleroy. The evi-
dence failed 10 sustain the charge and the de-
PENDANTS we're hohorably discharged.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-02-25
Mr.. schwarzchiId Married in Phiia-
delphia.

Mr.. Leo Schwarzchild, senior member of
the firm of Schwarzchild Il Co., proprietors
of "1he Boston" clearinghouse, in this city, was
married In Philadelphia yesterday afternoon to
ceremony was performed at o'clock at the resi-
dence Of Mr.. j. Wiener, No. S66 north seventh
street. Among those present from this city were
Mr.. Barney Wortheim, Mr.. SchwarEchild's part
ner. and Mr. Wallerstein. The bride is the
daughter Of Mr.. aud Mrs. A. Dannenbaum, Of
Philadelphia, and Is q refined aud cultured lady.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-02-25
VIII, Build a Handsome Church.

At meeting or th6 EXECUTIVE COmmIttee
OF the Presbyterian Union. held at the
Grace-Street church Tuesday night, IL was de-
cided TO build at once q handsome church upon
two lots recently donated 70 the Union by the
Northside Land and improvement Company,
upon Chestnut HILL The church will cost $4,000
al It's completion, and subscriptions have been
receiyed 10 the amount OF $4,000. The COM
rnittee also took steps to enlist every male menu
Der OF the Presbyterian churches OF this city 10
the Union. Plans were discussed for holding
union eyangelistic services some time In the
near future similar to those held In the Presby-
terian churches last spring.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-02-25
Worshippers Disturbed bv a Maniac.
IN ..la..a.,h 70 tha Dianafl.h 4

BALTIMORE, Mp. February 24.-The wor-
shippers at the Cathedral at early mass to-
day were disturbed by Thomas Fin
neran, an insane man, who entered
the church during the service. Fin
neran took of his coat and vest. and
screamed violently. He then attempted to
make a number of ladies leave the church.
Sexton UConnor had called policeman
10 remove the man, who resisted vigorous
ly. and finally had to be carried bodily
out of the church. At the Central station
he was locked up after some trouble. He
rayed during the entire morning. He was
sent to Mt. Hope asylum this afternoon.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-02-25
Letter from tho Prince of Wales.

Raleigh Lodge, Sons of st. George. has re-
ceiyed the following letter In acknowledgment OF
the resolutions OF sympathy recently adopted BY
the lodge and mailed 70 the Prince OF Wales:
MARLBOROUGH House, PAIL MALL, 8. w.
Sir Francis Knollys Is desired 70 convey TO tho
members OF the Sir Walter Raleigh Lodge, No.
SO, sons OF 81. George, the sincere thanks OF tho
Prince and Princess OF Wales for the warm sym
pathy they have expressed on the occasion OF
their Royal Highnessss' great Bereavement.
"a FeDruary, 1892.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-02-25

ths past week the Music Committee end
the Committee on Toeets met. The Auao
Committee completed their srrenfeme1ss
With reference to tho bands 10 the pefaoe.
The Committee on Toasts .eIeeeed the
and Ia most ius{snces the speakers. The
indications are that al the societies wiz
turn out In full force.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-02-25
Faust Tonight.

Mr.. Lewis Morrison begins his engage
ment tonight at the Theatre. and will
dou btless draw large audiences. His scenery,
costumes. and other accessories are said 20 DO
very handsome, and the performance has always
Ing company is a good one faust win be
given each night this week and at matinee
SATURDAY..
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-02-25

nre last night burned the va'ehouse Of 8.
H. Whitnoy and $500 bales Il cotton IN Au-
gusta, Ga. Loss about e75,000; fully insured.
J.w. Collins, president Of ITO Cslifcrnie Ne
tional Bank. San Diego, which suspenood No.
yeInber 10Th, Was yesterday ~ nted on ORDERS
Inns Il charged wiih ombezzlemsns " re snoant
Of 100000. =
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-02-25
Dav of Prayer for Colleges.

This is the day appointed by the Gene
raj Assembly of the Presbyterian Church,
South, for prayer for the conversion OF tue young
In our schools, seminaries, colleges, and universe
ties throughout the South. The day will be OBJ
served by the Church Of the Covenant in gene
raj meeting at night at o'clock, when the Rev.
Dr. Tudor will deliver sermon on The Claims
Iaudv
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-02-25
PRETTY WEDDING At ST. PAUL's.
Mr.. Taylor and Miss Dean Welded Yester-
day-The lawrence vashon Marriage.

day-The LaWrence-tashon MARRIAGE.
st. Pauls church was scene of beauty
Yesterday morning. Palms and plants had
been arranged in gorgeous effect about the
chancel. while other parts OF the building
were decorated with smilax and other
evergreen. The place was but fitting in
its loveliness to the event that transpired
at 1890 o'clock, which was the Wedding OF
Miss Elizabeth Drew Dean. daughter OF
Captain F. II. Dean, one of Richmond's
most attractive society girls, and Mr.. John
NJ. Taylor. prominent young tobacconist
Of this city.
The ceremony was performed by Rev. j.
Hartley Carmichael, assisted by Rev. DR..
j, b. Newton. of the Monumental church.
Though morning wedding. the church
was t6ronged with friends OF the bridal
pair, which represented the fashion and
culture of the city. The bride was attired
in very handsome costume OF cream VIC
toris silk, pearls, and Duchess lace. The
veil, which fell to the lengths Of her long
train, was held to her head with pearl
ornament which had been worn by her
mother when she went to the altar. She
carried in her hand white kid prayer
book, from which the marriage vows were
taken.
She entered the church with her maid of
honor, Miss Sallie Deane. who wore
white silk null dress trimmed with satin
ribbons. bouquet Of pink carnations. AT
the altar they were met by the groom and
his best man, Mr.. r. p. Arlington. The
Cabell, Rutherford Rose, Lewis Light
foot. William kIng, Jr., OF Lyncnburg.
Thomas Scott, Colonel Meade Haskins.
Joseph Beasley, and DIR. Lewis Bosher.
Mr.. and Mrs. Taylor left on the II O'Clock
train for New York.
LAwREHcE-vAsHoN.
A very pretty but quiet marriage oc-
Cured at the residence OF MIR. George 8.
Vashon, No. $40 west Grace street, yester-
dav Afternoon at 8 o'clock, when his
daughter. Miss Bessie; and Mr.. Walter A.
IaGrence were Joined for better or worse.
A large number Of their friends assembled
to witness the ceremony. which was per:
formed by Rev. Mr.. Downman. rector OF
All-Saints church
The parlois presented delightful sp-
az everpYeens and flowers. Mr.. B. T. Bar
vatf acted as best man.
Immediately after the marriage the bride
and groom left on the north bound train
for Washington. They viii be gone seve-
rsl weeks. during winch time thcy will
visit number OF northern cities. They
were the recipients of number OF beauti-
ful and costly presents.
10 N nARRuD.
Miss Jennie Mcdowell. the accomplished
dauQhter Of Mr.. and Mrs. J. ". Mcdowell.
Of tkis city, will be married to Mr.. CHARLES
n Iambefh. Of Raleigh. N. o.. at . quarter
nesf'11 O'Clock this morning Is the resi-
dsncs Of Mr. Mcdowell. No. ls sast Clay
II: 4. Antoni BE-. Issued tnv!sstioes e
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-02-25

lBy Angi0-American cable 70 the Dispe sch~J
LONDON, February 24.-The smoke-stack
of the factory at Cleckneaton, Yorkshire,
collapsed TO-DAY and crushed the factory
building. Eight girls were kil l. five are
missing and are supposed TO be 10 the ruins,
and here are large number injured. The
stack was $50 feet high and built OF brick.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-02-25

He said God would not look on our ac-
ton as sin; that we were made for each
e'lef that be- had made up his mind that
D. could not endure the life he was leading
si' longer. There are many statements in
,.e fiicrs which are not true. told him
l.a' ihe medicine had made my husband
lli.lrrent 20 melt bad not done so. /
'o.a br. Baker many things In the letters
lai arc not true, because ! was trying to
geo lim from descrting me. 1 never gave
At Diimer any of the medicine, except
several doses Of the tartar enetic.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-02-25
Tublaaux At tho Academy Tonight.

The tableaux Vivants at the Academy OF
Folks Home will be under the stage
direction of Mr.. Alexander Fl. Never.
They promise to be OF very high order.
and are given for nosc worthy charity.
The curtain will be raised promptly ct
o'clock.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-02-25
Gold BADGE Awarded.

At the last meeting Of the Walker Light
Guard gold badge was awarded to Pri-
yafe John ". Starke for meritorious attention
10 the calls OF his company. Mr.. Starke Is one
OF the most popular members Of the company,
and Is favorite with the entire regiment.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-02-25

The witness continued: "Dr. Baker
Vas blended because | failed TO carry
lnt nv promises to give my husband the
pas0u. lie begged me to administer the
doses. We said at one time that If | did
toi iufll my promise within two weeks he
would desert me. He made some threats
aglnt me. said he would kill me If did
roi administer the medicine. but it didn't
impress. me that he meant 1t. He talked
O. me very little about his wife's death al
ll i necnmed.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-02-25
A Monte C4rso ~ frs,sowa.
fWaahineson EXenlnG etAK.l

The report that ths Louisiana Lottery
had secured psfpetual frsnchise nom
irmsd. Ar ne hssdquaS1ss Ior ne ooSesrn vill
b lDcated - sireytoWn- Ine pinoe W! - ueoo
second Noats caEle - h,ys ooel1o ~ =
erected - scoomm41oee W. ioeeexy ~ eeese
gan elins 9snss ~ H., S'.'.s W 49, g 49, ~ q
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-02-25

Every saloon in Richmond has Home
Beer on draught now.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-02-25

Plenty of Roses, Violets. Carnations.
Jonquils. Hyacinths, &c. at
HAMMosD's,
i07 east Broad street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-02-25
Home Beer on draught now.

We are in receipt Of fresh supply. and
will keep IL up. Price, rs cents gallon.
Polk MILLER 4 Co.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-02-25

Richmond Brewing Company. corner
Harrison and Clay streets. brew Home
Beer.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-02-25
Revival msstings.

The meetings at Fulton Baptist church
are full of interest. About twenty-five
persons have thus far professed faith. Mr.. Elsom
preached with unusual force last night 70
crowded house.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-02-25

Hon c. T. Trigg arose and branded some
,'e,emout Of Mr.. Wysor as untrue.
Nr. Visor arose and advanced toward
vr. Trirg. and fistic encounter was pre-
vented hy the sheriff.
Tach Of the gentlemen was finel S25.
ne e1amination was again taken up.
Witness was asked what were the pro-
rres she made to Baker that she did not
hon
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-02-25

Blooming Azaleas. Hyacinths. &C.. at
HAMMosD's,
l07 east Broad street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-02-25

Rev, Sam p. Jones will he in Richmond
next month. He comes here TO deliver
two lectures Cor the purpose Of assisting the
Good Templars Of Virginia to raise money for
the erection In this city OF temple that IL Is
expected will cost 100000.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-02-25
DAMAGES ev FIRE YESTERDAY.
A o1O, 900 Blaze In The Dixie Plsw-werks
A Smaller Casualty.

~ Sm8tt8E Vo3uos<Ss
Fire broke out in Starke's Dixie Plov-
Works, on Fifteenth street near Main,
early yesterday morning. end before the
department could respond the flames bad
gained such headway that the ultimate re-
suit was about Ss 900 to 90, 600 damage to
that concern. How the fire originated u
not known. but II started in the black
smith-shop. which is corrugated ron
covered building in the rear OF the WORKS
and extended into the adjoining depart
ment, which is used as fnishing-room.
In the latter was stored large quantity
of lumber and finished paSts OF ,piows.
most of which. including the building. Is
IN entire loss. :,
The alarm was turned in about 4 O'Clock
by Sergeant Matthews. of the First Police
District.
LAMP ExPLoDEs.
The explosion of lamp at tho residence
of X. H. Lacy. 312 north Henry street, last
NIGHT caused an alarm of fire TO be turned
in from Box 13S. The response was prompt
and the damage amounted to only about 70