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Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1894-02-09


Bro. J. E. Brittcn, of the Edgeley
Sentinel, would make dandy com.
missioner OF insurance. Why not
give it to him. By-the-way, Britton,
that insurance scheme of yours in
regard to the publishers of the state
forming an insurance company and
protecting themselves from fire is all
Fight, if the heavy newspapers of the
state are made to pay in proportion
70 the smaller Offices. We do not
see any reason why your plan could
not be successfully carried out.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1894-02-09
The Corn Laws.

One of the most famous political
struggles in Great Britain was that
which eliminated about 1916 in the re-
peal of what were known as the corn
laws. Briefly, these were enact tments
affecting the importation of grain.
When the landed interest first became
important, several hundred years ago,
the prsprietors conceived it would be
t. their advantage to restict the market
for grain within the narr0west limits.
Accordingly, for many years not only
WIS no export of grain allowed to Eur.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1894-02-09

Archie Bowden had LITTLE. fun all to
himself last Friday. As near as we can
learn his team ran away south of town.
and Archie had to walk quite distance
and finally called at Langford's with a
cushion under one arm and robe un-
der the other The team ran down into
Il ravine and were finally captured.
The last we heard of the affair was that
Archie and another fellow rode on one
horse to town.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1894-02-09

A travelling man kept the boarders
awake ut tbs Palace Hotel Tuesday
night, all Oh account Of q harmless lit
tie mouse. The mouse got into the
travelling mans room and seemed to
annoy hiss greatly. Every few minutes
the knight of the grip would 60 hunt
ing for that mouse and the racket he
made was Il caution. Along toward
morning he chased the mouse up bis
night clothes and captured it, and the
hoarders were allowed to get a few
minutes sleep before morning.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1894-02-09
Fresh oysters at Whi,Men's.

DR.. II. j. Rowe, of Casselton, grand
representative to the g-and lodge 1. u.
Q. F visited Cooperstown Lodge No.
81, last Monday evening, and Instructed
the lodge in the secret work. Mr.. Rowe
stands ut the head of Odd Fellowship
III this state, and his visit to the lodge
ut this place will be beneficial and, was
appreciated. We hope he will, visit
Cooperstown again in the near future.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1894-02-09
Whidden will buy oats.

Our former townsman, Mic GreeS
who now lives at Courtenay, seems to
have gotten into trouble. He was ar
rested last week by Sheriff. Eddy, Of
Stutsman county, charged with run
ming blind pig, and was taken to
jamestown for, examination. He
waived examination and was bound
over to the district court in the sum of
$500. The witnesses who appeared
against him were S. H. H. and j. II.
Berg and John Syvertson.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1894-02-09

Mrs. Karen Nelson received n New
York draft for S., 600 last Thursday in
payment of the beneficiary certificate
of the late Robert Nelson, who was
member of Griggs Lodge No. 13, An
Client Order of United Workmen.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1894-02-09

Just think of il. A republican
Congressman elected in the Tam
many jungles of New York City,
a democratic stronghold. Such a
thing has not occurred for years.
Out democratic friends will pardon
Us fer this seeming hilarity over such
4 small affair, but under the circum-
stances it means great deal to the
republicans of the country-it shows
which way the straws are blowing.
Look out for big change in New
York state at the next election.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1894-02-09

The Romness Alliance will hold IN
open meeting at o'clock p m, tomor-
row at the Romness scheolhouse, and
will debate on the following question:
Resolved, That prohibition would be
more beneficial to the people than all
other reforms. All are cordially in.
vited.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1894-02-09

\ geographical social, under tho
auspices of the Us, will be held ut tho
residence of Frank Haskell tonight.
Everybody is invited and il you aro
wise you will be there.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1894-02-09

Last Monday morning bright little
daughter was born to Mr.. and Mrs. f.
NJ. Ayrea Mother Sand baby doing
we'll and Ed. is the happicst papa in the
township
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1894-02-09

The Vesper service at the Baptist
church last Sunday evening was a de.
cided change from the usual service,
and large audience attended. The
pastor preached an excellent sep.non.
The singing was not up to it's usual
standard of excellence.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1894-02-09

The dance at the Palace hotel last
Friday evening was we'll attended and
was one of the enjoyable events of the
winter. Every body had a good time
until until o'clock next morning.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1894-02-09

James McCulloch left Tuesday morn
ing for St Paul and Minneapolis where
he goes to get the best medical treat
ment possible. We sincerely hops his
trip will be beneficial. W. McCul-
loch went with him.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1894-02-09

We wonder where our various. cor
respondents are at? We don't hea,
from them very regularly.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1894-02-09

Harry Wasser, an old timer in this
town. came up from jamestown Friday
to visit old friends. He returned home
Saturday morning.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1894-02-09

A. ID. Murrell and Peter f. Nelson
have signed annexation papers for
1894, SO that for this year Mr.. Murrell
will be Mr.. Nelson's right bower, and
he is a rattling good man to have
around, too.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1894-02-09

Inez, daughter of Mr.. apd Mrs. Anton
Finger, is sick with scarlet fever. Wa
are pleased to say that ut last reports
she was much better.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1894-02-09

j. H. McDermott and wife returned
from their wedding tour last Thursday
and will settle down to housekeeping in
the rooms over the old bank building.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1894-02-09

Notice what dollar will buy q
Wnidden's this week.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1894-02-09

Hicks and Foster both predict stormy
weather for February. 50 far the wea-
thcr this nonth has been very nice and
we hope it will continue.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1894-02-09

Will Hetherington received wor,E
from Brainerd Monday night to the
effect that Maynard Crane was confined
to his bed by an attack of typhoid fever.
We hope to hear of his rapid recov>~
cry.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1894-02-09

Tiller now has the new steam roller
mill east of town running, Thursdays,
Fridays and Saturdays, One of the
best feed mill in N. ID. 1000 Bushels
per day. Bring along your grain. A
good job guaranteed and no waiting.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1894-02-09

DR.. Carl Rasmussen, veterinary sur
geon and dentist. Cooperstown, North
Dakota. All work in my line promptly
attended to.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1894-02-09
Fairbanks Cottolene at Whidden's,

John Kilmartin, carpenter who has
been working on the Northern Pacific
roundhouse, died at the Union Hous
Tuesday morning of lung fever. HIS
rsmaiLs We're shipped east Wednesday
morning.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1894-02-09

Mr.. and Mrs. Will H. Carleton enter.
tanned q few friends ut their homo last
Saturday evening.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1894-02-09
Business is good at Wh,dden's.

1t is ramored that Merchant Condy
is contemplating the erection of fine
dwelling house III the near future.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1894-02-09

The g, ound hog came out and shook
himself, couldn't see his shadow, and
went back again. Some say this means
an early spring, and we hope that they
are right In their coniectures.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1894-02-09
Photographs.

shall reopen my photograph gallery
in the spring. Those parties who did
not get their pictures from when was
at Cooperstown before, cam come for
resittirgs. Prices reasonable and all
work guaranteed.
H. T. HANSEN.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1894-02-09

The county commissioners will NEE
again next Monday, weather permit.
ting.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1894-02-09

Lewis Brown has been engaged to
teach school ut Mardell and will COM
mence the term next Monday.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1894-02-09

Fireman j. + Mcbride is again En-
gineer Buckley's right bower. Mac.
has lots Of friends here who are glad tn,
have him, return to Cooperstown.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1894-02-09

II. T. Hammer returned to st. PahF
Monday morning. Mr.. Hammer is en-
gagged in the live stock business at that
place
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1894-02-09

Whidden sells the Wanamaker' &
Brown line of clothing. Ask to sec
samples.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1894-02-09

Choice Clark's No. potato ut Whid.
dens.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1894-02-09

Rev. +. r. Enslln loft Tuesday morn.
ing to attend u missionary conference ut
Wahpeton, anc will so from there to
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1894-02-09

Fargo's Best is the best and cheapest
flour. WhitIden sells it.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1894-02-09

Apples, oranges, lemons, candies
nuts, etc, at Whidden's.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1894-02-09

Important to trappers and all parties
having fur to sell, Whidden will buy
your fur and pay highest prices.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1894-02-09

Do youlike good cup of tea. Try
Pride of Japan, just received at Whid.
denis.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1894-02-09

Gloves and mlttens at cost. at Wh1d'
den's.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1894-02-09

Rev. o. p. Champlin will preach in
the Baptist church Sunday evening.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1894-02-09

House and Lots E'O1. Sale.
l will sell the house occupied by L.
E. Warner cheap for cash if bought at
once. IvER JACOBSON.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1894-02-09

{SR DR.. Featherston, the painless
dentist, will be at Ccoperstown We'd
nesday and Thursday, Feb. 2a& Mar I.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1894-02-09

Whidden's Mocha and Java blend of
coffee gives splendid satisfaction. Try
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1894-02-09

Miss Clara Boihwell has been having
the scarlet fever which has been going
the rounds. Bat is about over it now
MIR. Gus Rothert has been compelled
to stay out of school for few days ON
account OF sickness.
More anon.
RIP VAN WINKLE,
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1894-02-09

Columbia breakfast bacon and hams
Just received 1T Whidden's.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1894-02-09
LOCAL RESUME
Around Town, Society Notes.
and General County News.
Doings of Week.
Featherston. dentist, Feb. % Mar i
See Whidden's dollar column.

Next Wednesday is st. Valentines
lay. Look out for fancy chrop.es.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1894-02-09

A $40 portrait given away
with every purchase of goods
amounting to ten dollars.
w. G. JIMESON.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1894-02-09

Whidden buys hides, sheep pelts and
pork.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1894-02-09

A car load of canned goods jast re-
ceived at Whidden's. Try our prices.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1894-02-09

A fine line line of Valentines at Jime
sons,
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1894-02-09
Remember the social tonight.
Fine sauerkraut ut Jimeson's.

NO tax" natural leaf smoking to-
bacco ut Whidden's.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1894-02-09
Taken UD.

One black heifer, about 2 or 5 years
old. Came to my place 3 weeks ago.
ANDREW j. ANDERsON.
Sec. 28-145.6l.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1894-02-09

Come round with your dollars and
stock up at Whidden's.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1894-02-09

Rev. Richard Hooking, of Dazey, was
in the city Sunday.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1894-02-09

These goods VIII go ut above prices
while they last. Come quick.
Yours for hard time prices,
C. Il. WHIDDEN,
The ice harvest will soon he over.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1894-09-27

1t is said often and sadly that matrimony
isn't as popular as 1t used to be. This is
of course to be deplored, but in order to
show the possible silver lining to this dark
cloud the following instances of single
blessedness are submitted:
Miss Eliza Work of Henrietta, n Y, ex-
poets to celebrate her one hundredth birth
day very soon. Rendered somewhat gar
rulous by this proud event, she has at last
given out the secret Of her longevity. She
says that 1t is because she never drank tea
or coffee, and, above all, because she never
got married. Miss Work is housekeeper for
her nephew, and she scorns to keep serv-
ant. She has done big days work every
day for 30 years and expects to do good
many more. Her brother lived to be lOl
years old, but Miss Work thinks he might
have lived many years longer If he had only
abstained from tea, coffee and marriage
AS il this were not convincing enough,
there is the case OF Polly Thompson, who
departed this life not long ago at the age of
l07. She was the oldest English subject of
Queen Victoria, having celebrated her one
hundred and seventh birthday last June.
On that occasion she received congratu-
latory letters from the queen, the Prince OF
Wales and the Duchess OF York. In spite OF
her great age Polly was hale and hearty
old lady up to a comparatively short time
before her death. She never married
Longevity is not held out in these stories
as an inducement to neglect matrimony,
but as possible compensation to those
who are otherwise engaged. New York
Sun
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1894-09-27
Australian Cedar.

The most valuable tree produced in New
South Wales Is the so called red cedar Ce-
drela australis, which owes its common
name to the sweet smell of its wood. 1t is
much lighter in weight than mahogany, al
though it bears considerable resemblance
to that wood and is used for the same pur-
poses-that is, for cabinet work and furni-
ture in general and for the fittings of build
ings where the cost is not too great. Where
IL is kept dry it is very durable. Natural
ly of II pleasing red, it turns to deeper
and richer color with age, aud some trees
have IA beautiful grain. In The Agricultur-
al Gazette, published at sydney. Interesting
particulars are given in regard to the es-
tablishment of forest preserves In this tim
Der, and il is gratifying to learn that even
in this new country extensive plantations
of young cedar are being made every year
and are hourishing finely.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1894-09-27
THEY ARE CANNIBALS
JOHN BULLS NEW SAVAGE WARDS OF
THE SOLOMON ISLANDS.

Since Their Villages Were sheIleds How
ever, Head Hunting l. Not SO Popular
as 1t Once was-Interesting Origin of the
Groups Name.
As II to prove beyond the shadow OF
doubt that the sun never sets on her i'm
mcnse empire. Great Britain recently estab-
lishe1 n protectorate over the Solomon is
lands, which are located near the equator
In the Pacific ocean, east Of New Guinea
and northeast Of Australia, The largest
Islands are called san Crstoval Kennel.
New Georgia, Nalayta, the Arsscides. Qua
dalcanar, san Isabel, Choiseul aud Bou-
gaiuville. There are also scores Of small
islands, aud the entire group forms a dou-
bic row about 200 miles long and contain
ing 10000 square miles
The natives are Malays and Papuan ne
grocs and are probably about the worst
wards England ever took under her wing
Although the word protectorate ha' very
friendly sound, the Solomon islanders do
not take to it with any great show of en-
thusiasm, and a warship il constantly sta
tioued among the islands to convince the
beniEhtcd head hunters and cannibals thpt.
although white men are very good eating
now and then, their true sphere Of useful
ness lies in ruling over their dark skinned
brothers
In subduing the Solomon islanders and
putting stop to their canui balistic propen-
sities, however, England has rendered the
world an undoubted service, for hitherto
the unfortunate mariner who was cast upon
the shores of these islands was invariably
killed and eaten. The natives formerly
lsed bone pointed spears and bows and ar
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1894-09-27

Aristophanes, in his "Ekklesiazousai, Z"
gives a polysyllabic word which contains
n syllables and l69 letters
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1894-09-27

METEOROLOGICAL RECORD.
By the Government Survey, Published
Every Monday.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1894-09-27

The traditional annual banquet OF the
"sour herring" so called, came of on All
Saints day. 1t was numerously attended
by the fraternity of the undertaken assist
ants and derives its name from the fact
that when the custom was first established
and these assistants were only called "por-
tiers" they assembled once a year for So
cial entertainment, the time coinciding
with arrival of the sour herrings In the
Paris markets. The festival was succeeded
by ball, at which, as a matter OF course,
the fair partners were treated to bier" and
offered floral tributes in the shape OF bou-
auets and wreaths. hs.-American Register.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1894-09-27
Tides, sun and Moon.

New moon September 2Sth, at 1:l3 p. IN.
Time Whistle Blows at H., Sm., 34s. pm. OF
Honolulu time, which is the same as l2h., 0m.,
Us. of Greenwich time.
For every 1000 feet of distance of the OBJ
server (from the Custom House) allow one
second for transmission of sound, or seconds
to statute mile.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1894-09-27
For Sale.

Corner lot al PunahoulOO by 200 feet. House,
" contains parlor, dinning room, three
bed rooms, bath room-hot and cold water
etc. stable and carriage house, etc.
The grounds are well laid out in fruit and
ornamental trees.
For particulars, address A. B., this office.
3gg-tf
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1894-09-27

Sweetie-Jack told me last night he loved
me, aud then he kissed me
Vettie-Ahl He usually kisses the girls
without telling them thst,-Detroit Fr,
Press
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1894-09-27

Verisopht-Well, after all, believed the
less one knows the happier one is
Genevieye-rhat is "A comfortable philos-
ophy, You must be very happy Forget
Ma Not
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1894-09-27

LET me see" said Brown 10 Jones, isn't
this Jones that we were just talking about
a relative Of yoursf
"a distant relative" said Jones.
Every distant"
II should think so. He's the oldest OF
10 children, and I'm the youngest. -
Youths ComnAninn
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1894-09-27
FOREIGN MAIL SERVICE,

Steamships will leave for and arrive from
San Francisco on the following dates, ii the
close of 1894
ARRIVE AT HN'LULULEAvE HONOLULU FOR
FROM SAN FCIsCo SAN FRANCISCO
OR VANCOUVER VANCOUVER,
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-12-11
SAYS he WAS DRUNK.
Mr.. Hoefling's Statement Regard
ing the Dunning Affair.

O. r. Dunning entered Justice Jones
off 20 yesterday afternoon, wearing a
pair OF cOlOrt d glasses, and related TO the
Judge what had happened to him. He
said he was attacked and beaten up by
William Hoefllng. Jr., and several others
while going to his room, on the second
floor of the building on the northwest
corner of West Houston and SOIedad
streets. last Wednesday night, and SwOre
out an affidavit, charging HOefing with
assault and battery. The case Is being
tried this afternoon.
Mr.. Hoefing was seen by reporter for
the LIGHT this morning and asked ior a
statement regarding the matter. He
said: "The Knights and Ladies OF Honor
held a meeting last Wednesday night.
Mr. Dunning's room adjoins the | 'dge
oom, and in order to enter his room he
is required to pass through the ante
lodge room. He came up that night and
was as drunk as fool, and when he Is
drunk he is not very pleasant, but when
he is sober he Il as nice man "a you
care to meet. He halted at the door,
and our guard, John DeISite. asked him
for a password. DeISite did not know
him, and thinking he came to dis urb
the meeting went out and tried t. quiet
him, / heard Dunniug's voice and asO
went out to try to keep him quiet. Be-
fore | knew IL he struck me in the face
and cursed the Dutch" | did not hit
him, nor did l see anyone else hit him
! know he fell down the stairs, and some
silver fell out of his pocket. We have
held meetings up there the past six
months, but heretofore Cunning had
never troubled US, but always went to
his room quietly"
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-12-11
RESIDENCE BURNED.
Gasoline Explosion Causes the
Rlaze

Yesterday afternoon about 5 o'clock
the residence of Mr.. Herman ID Corning
on Laurel Heights was burned TO the
ground, with all the contents, except q
few books, which were saved.
The alarm was turned in from box 43, q
considerable distance from the fire and
the departmt Mt re 'ponded as quickly as
possible. When they arrived, however,
the re was no available water to be had
and the building was consumed. The loss
was about $500; insurance $1,000.
The cause Of the fire was from an ex-
plocion OF gasoline. j.. Carl's delivery
boy was delivering gasoline, and while
engaged in pouring the explosive fluid
| from one can TO another in the bathroom,
on thenlrth side Gf the house, an explo-
! sion occurred, and the boy ran through
| the house aud gave the alarm to Mrs;
Corning. She snatched up her baby, and
escaped, and telephone alarm was
sent in.
Two boys were plying under one side
OF the house, but when they saw the
blaze they escaped.
The cause of the explosion Is mystery.
| The young man says there was no lighted
| lamp in the bath room, as 1t was light
enough by the door being open. He does
not smoke and had no matches, and Mr..
Corning says there had been no fire in the
| stove, id another room, since II o'clock
noon.
Mr.. Corning is employed as clerk for
Wagner & Chabot and was at his place or
! business at the time.
When he arrived home, Is quickly as
he could do so, his home was In askes.