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The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1894-11-23
Lit The Fire With Kerosene.

On Tuesday morning Miss
Ii}lie Landberg, a domestic in
the employ of Mrs. G. W: Miller,
arose to light the fire and as is
too common an act she thought
to materially hasten matters by
the use Of kerosene. AS she was
pouring the oil from the can into
the stove it ignited, bursting the
can, and in an instant the girl
was solid mass Of flame. Crazed
with PAIN and danger, she rush
cd through the dining room and
parlor and into a chamber
occupied by DR.. Miller, who he.
roically did all in his power to
exiting uish the flames which en-
circled the burning girl. but ere
the fire could 6e put out injuries
had been sustained from which
the girl died at three o'clock on
Wednesday morning. DR.. Miller
also sustained injuries from
which he will suffer for some
time, his right hand and fore
arm being severely scorched.
The victim of the terrible ac-
cident was about twenty-three
years Of age, and had a brother
in this city and one at Mountain
Iron. The remains were inter-
red in the Virginia cemetery yes.
terday afternoon.
The loss to carpets and furni-
ture will aggregate two hundred
dollars Or more.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1894-11-23
Ore shipping from the Yer
million range is about over for.
the season. Col: Graatsinoa1,

Ore shipping from the Yer
million range is about over for
the season. Col. Greatsinger
states that if the weather. mod.
crates there will be little more
shipping done, but that il there
is no change, the shipping is
practically done. The amount
handled over tho Two Harbors
dock this year will not be far
from i 400, 900 tons. This is an
increase of about 100000 tons
over last year.
II. Cumming is putting in .
diamond drill on his holdings on.
the Big Fork to prospect for
coal. .. ...:.s' - Z. .@@z@s'ssssssss IS
The Canton Iron Co. has let i
contract to J. G. Healey for Il
O00,0 feet of Pima timber to be-
delivered the coming winter
The timber will be cut from
lands in the neighborhood Of the
Hale mine and a crew of IL or IA
men will be required. q .
A change of tracks and other
surface work is being done at
the Auburn, preparatory TO: IL
early spring opening.
/ The new and co;mmodious.
camps for the use of Winstons
Brothers & Dear for their striD.s
ping outfit at the Mahoning q.
mines, are now well under way.I
When completed they will conf
stitute quite little burg. :T'hera
will be two sleeping camps 22x48
feet, one dining camp 18x95
feet. Also apartments for thu
foreman and engineers, and tw0
horse stables 18x45. They ard
all to be constructed in q manMar
calculated to render them coms
Portable in the cc}dest weather..
The floors, walls and roofs are
double white tar paper between5
$1,000 feet Of lumber has been
delive red for use in their con.
struclion, and it is probable that
considerable more will be res :
qu'red 10 fully complete them.
They Will be the finest camps il
this section OF the country when
completed. News.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1894-11-23
A Newspaper for Eveleth.

P. E. Bowling, of Tower, will
soon launch upon the troublols
sea of journalism a new sheet 10
be known as the Eve@eth Star,
located, as the name would indi.
cate, at Eveleth, our southern
neighbor. Mr.. Bowling, q drug.
gist of experience, will also con.
duct drug store, a needed in
novation in the town. From
these two sources, tho one the
harbirger Of hard labor and
small recompense aside from
glory and the other fraught with
profits not to be reckoned hyper.
centages, Mr.. Bowling should
be abe to fare tolerably well,
The first issue Of the Star vii
fbe out in about two weeks
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1894-11-23

Attorney M. G. Palmer has
becn attending to legal business
in Duluth during the week.
H. Skud and l.. Sax came up
from Bessemer, Michigan, on
Tuesday. The gentlemen report
that the Gogebic has experienced
an extremely dull summer, with
no promise OF aught better until
the opening next spring.
Joseph Ward Reynolds, of
Duluth, and prominent young
attorney of that city. was on the
range Tuesday and Wednesday.
Mr.: Reynolds has been appoint.
9 I as attorney for the Village of
Ereleth.
Street Commissioner Crockett
causes the south end of Central
avenue to receive much needed
coating Of sand and gravel.
This road is the scene of more
travel to and from the city than
any other, and we are pleased
to note this needed repair.
b. Bentson had the misfor-
tune to hurt his leg by a slight
fall the first of the week, and in
fammation setting in it promises
to give him much trouble. He
Left for Tower on Tuesday where
he will remain until the disabled
gets we'll.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1894-11-23
Presbyterian Concert.

The Presbyterian church con-
cert at Crockett's Opera House
on Wednesday evening next
promises to be a musical treat.
Following is the program as
arranged:
PROGRAM.
PART I.
WIN; a. cleiand and Geo Raymond: :-'''''
Msssrs: %ns9s Bailey wicks' Carr and i;:, MsNe;i;
niS Ms;; i: MsSsei @ and Mr. Z; Il Bsilsy: ;e''''
{. Tr'o:..... ::Minstrels Three ........ King.
. NJ, M,sdames McGrrer, Beatty : d Lnksy:
son, von c.lt NJ; s.. ,Lsksy j IS wv v,.s r.... .
. ~ Lidia ling and Neliie Griess. ''' IT,
Msssrs: Bailey, Wicks. Carr % and McNeei. :"
PART H. ~.
E;ssS Ess BE SaIs s$tsss tsiss
Niles Martin. " - -
pue Mrs Mcaruer and Mrs. IuKey '''Sh
8. Solo,. Winter Lullaby -. DeEoven
pae....., OH lhEs Esss + " 1Msfss'' fsa ws.o..
. Mcssss Eas.s;yi and wiccKs.. sn.''h
8. PIANO Duet Charge % the yhlass. Eoh-
Messrs. Raymond and Clsland.
sssrs s,...s. :I. Z; =: =. ~, DUCK
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-02-07
THE JEWEL CASkET.

The sheaths of swords bid fair to rival the
hits.
diamond necklace had festoons of oval
turqouises set with small diamonds.
The slendcrcst sort of crescent, almost 8
inches from tip to tip, is made with pearls.
n large cut glass bowl for powder has n
shallow cover of lusterless silver gilt ON
which the powder puff is to rest.
Coral is coming into use for hatpins.
Some handsome ones have been seen with
carved coral heads x inches long
The ever adjustable serpent, with ieweled
eyes, is coiled at the heads of some of the
new pins These are made very ornamen-
tai
Roman gold lockets with smooth faces
and raised gold edges have been brought
out III numbers. The center is left smooth
for Il monogram or has some device i'm
which colored stones or diamonds are set
English women are going in for diamond
belts. Lady Brooke and Lady London
derry have both appeared recently in mag
nificent zones in keeping with their tiaras.
Another new feature is IL turquoise collar.
There is IL fancy for large Jewels en- ca
bochon. Emeralds and sapphircs have been
seen thus in numbers. In the hnndsomest
brooches large smooth round stone is set
IN diamond forms and another pear shaped
forms the pendant. Jewellers Circular.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-02-07
ACADEMY OF MUSIC TO. NIGHT.
Part Throo of tho Worlds Fair: Series OF
Lectures.

Fart Throe OF tho Worlds Fair. Series OF
Lectures.
Part three OF the grand Illuminated
series Of the Worlds Fair lectures, by
Dr. Potter, takes place tonight under
the direct auspices of the Young Mems
Christian Association. More than usual
interest should be displayed by our
people in patronizing the balance of
these very pleasing entertainments for
more than few reasons, the principal
one being it's very instructive and en-.
pertaining qualities.
DR.. Potter will take his audience to.
night through the many vast interiors
OF the monster buildings he has shown
US at the previous lectures, passing
through miles Of Railways and aisles,
viewing hundreds of bewildering ex-
hibits from tho four quarters of the
globe. heroic specimens of the artisans
handiwork by all nations, famous works
OF art and Ingenious appliances OF trade
and travel, glorious shapes and forms Of
beauty that will linger in the mind for
the balance OF this lifetime
1t was for Americans to outstrip and
Guido every feature of all former inter.
national xpositions-hence it is the in.
terest of every Am erican who could not
go to the Chicago exposition, to do the
next best thing by seeing these grand
Illustrations and hear Dr. Potter de.
scribe them. You will, therefore, to-
night be able to form your own opinion
of what Americans can do in exhibits of
manufactures against the world-a les
son long to be rememb ered BY secur.
ing your seats in advance at Johnson d
Johnson's you get them for SO cents
Balcony admission at the door is only
Is cents, hence many Of our younger
element should avail themselves of this
more than low price to witness the
greatest achievement of mankind-the
great fair a. the White CITY
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-02-07
HER DILEMMA.
After Some Flushing sho Told Him Hor
Secret.


Secret.
A tall woman with lustrous black ewes
and a beautiful complexion, wearing a seal
cape and some expensive jewelry, walked
nervously back and forth in front of q
Main street cigar store shortly after q
O'Clock last evening. She clasped and I'M
clasped her hands nervousIy and was evil
IDENTIFY very much worried about some
thing or other.
Men who passed along looked curiously
at her, but no one ventured to speak. FL
nally benevolent looking man with close
cropped gray whiskers came along. He
looked ut tho woman and passed on. Be
fore he had gone half u block he almost
stopped walking. Then he did stop. and
then he turned and came back to the vom
an.
Madam" he said politely. you seem to
be distressed"
She blushcd scarlet in the glare of the
electric light, stammered and then said
"Oh, sir''-
There, there, madam" said the benevo.
lent looking man soothngly, calm your
self Do not be distressed. Tell me what
is troubling you, and will use every en-
deavor to aid you. Tell me, madam, what
it is that is on your mind"
The tall woman blushed again. She raised
said, "Oh, sir, you are very kind, butt
There, there, madam and the benevo-
lent looking mans smile was seraphic, mo
butts. Tell me what it is that is preying on
your mind. Conflde in me, and will cheer
fully put myself at your entire disposal and
undertake whatever you may desire. What
is it that has so deeply agitated you2'
The tall woman seemed to gain control
OF herself. She glanced searchingly at tho
benevolent looking man, and then said: II
am ashamed to confess to you, sir, perfect
stranger, yet must find n way out of my
quandary. p
The benevolent looking mans smile en-
banded Tell me!'' he insisted
The tall woman blushed again. She hest
tated in the prettiest manner imaginable,
and said confusedly, II know am awfully
ignorant, but my husband told me to buy
him some fine cut chewing tobacco, and
don't know whether they sell it by the
quart or by the yard"
And, strange to say, the benevolent look
ing man didn't stop to inform her.-Buifaio
Express.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-02-07
THE TYRANT FASHION.

Blue scrges are yielding their popularity
TO black, brown, green and red
The fashion of wearing hats with lace
hounces dropping over the brim is much in
favor in France
Old fashioned null embroiderics. such nc
our grandmothers made their caps of, are
used this season for fichus.
The prettiest scarf mantelets are made of
accordion plated black silk muslin, with
long stole fronts, confined with let buckle
Most fascinating are the new belts of n
Kind of gold tissue interviewer with MANY
colored silks and drawn through an old
paste buckle.
Speaking of white hose, to which, it is
said, Dame Fashion has committed her
hayward feet, one can buy white silk hos
iery with lacework fronts for the modest
sum of S25 a pair
The latest thing for underskirts is the
japanese material called ava cloth. 1t
comes chiefly in white, almost covered with
dark blue figures. 1t has almost no pcrcep-
tihle weight, washes nicely-in fact, has
everything to recommend it except beauty.
New York House.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-02-07
WHIP AND SPUR.

Hulda, 2:os11, looks like the coming trot-
ter.
Sea King, eaGA, is only 1881 hands in
height.
A. Death is the peculiar name of IN Aus
traltan jockey.
The jockeys at Melbourne have formed
an association for mutual protection.
L S. Vcech, owner of Princeps, is n can
didate for representative in the Kentucky
legislature.
Frank Cation has been engaged to drive
the bay stallion Winterset, 2:24JS, in Rus
STA, and has gone there
The Ketcham farm string have won over
$4,000. Miss Ida and Nyanza have been
sent home for vacation.
Teach the foals to eat crushed oats before
weaving them. Then they will not lose
strength on being taken from the dam.
"A good rule is never give n horse n full
feed on change of work nor full work OH
change of feed" says The Horseman.
Peter the Great, the noted California
3.year-old race horse, has been sold to AL
bert Cooper for the reported price of Sl5,-
600.
c. j. Hamlin's Erie Chimes, 2:199l, has
been renamed Ara Chimes, as the former
name was already borne by one of the get
of Chimes.
-Four winners of tho American Derby
We're by Kentucky bred horses, four by
California bred horses, and one each by
horses bred in Illinois and Tennessee. Isaac
Murphy rode four winners.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-02-07
WAYSlOE GCEANINGS.

In Austria laborers who have passed the
age of GO may claim from the government
apension equal TO to one-third of the daily
wages they received during their working
years.
Fine silk has been manufactured from
cobwebs, but the industry is impracticable,
since there are not flies enough to feed the
enormous number of spiders which the
business would require.
The moisture in the climate of England
affects everything so greatly that the very
rocks grow so(tened, and with ordinary
penknives people can cut their initials in
all the old bridges and churches
In an old Golfer in Japan, shroudcd with
white silk and mOlding into decay, are the
oldest dresses in the world. 1t belonged to
n thirteenth century empress and is pre-
served in IA temple near Yok ohama.
The human hair is absolutely the most
profitable crop that grows. Five tons of it
are annually imported by the merchants of
London. The Parisians harvest upward of
100000 pounds, equal in value to ESQ 600
per annun.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-02-07

Two brothers were once at Count Won
Motke's house ut an evening party. Both
were captains of the general staff The
general came up to Il group OF gentlemen,
one of whom was one of the brothers \ ftcr
Joining in the conversation he asked the
latter: Just tell me who is that tall officer
near the fireplace on the other side. for
get his name'
That's my brother, your cxcelcncy,"
was the answer.
smile stealing over the generals face
suggested the idea that he had not obtained
the information he wished. Some time
after the general went to another group of
people, and there joined the officer whose
name he had inquired. Suddenly the others
saw him turning away with the same
smile on his face. Afterward, when they
inquired from the young officer what the
general had asked him, he replied, ale
asked me who that officer was over there "
And what did you say"
81 said that he was my brother"
The general gave up inquiring the name
of the two brothers for that evening.-Ar.
GOnaut.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-02-07
SCIENTIFIC SCRAPS.

Thc carth's atmosphere weighs 5,24O, 600.
UO,t 600 tons.
II yo" were on the moon, the earth would
appear to DC I'll times larger than the sun
does to the residents of our globe.
Professor Holden says that the cavity
represented by the largest spot on the sun
Is sufficient to take III the whole of our
planet without touching the sides.
To the residents on other planets, that is
OF course providing here are such beings,
our earth is bright blue-this OH account
OF the cerulean hue OF our atmosphere
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-02-07
CHANCERY CAUSES.

IN THE CLERKS OFFICE OF THE HUST
Il ngs Court for the city of Roanoke. Va. on
this Isl day or February, 1894; F. Q. Kramer
lplaintin). va. John Small, Sarah Long William
H. small James N Small, Kate Small Mrs Emm
M.Weagiey, wife of Andrew w eagley, Mrs Jennie
Turtle, wife OF Joseph Turtle, the heirs.at. law Of
Nathaniel Small, deceased Andrew Wcagley
Joseph Turtle j. Dalby, trustee and Emma
Eversman (dcfcndants). In Chanccry. The OBJ
)cct OF this suit IL to quiet tho title to plaintiff
10, ana TO have proper conveyance made to him
or, and to restrain and prevent the heirs flaw
or Nathaniel Small deceased, from asserting any
Claim 10, two adjoining lots OF land in the CITY OF
koanoke; Virginia, each fronting twenty-five
leet on Campbell street. and running back to
Salem avenue, between Jefferson and Nelson
streets, which were conveyed 10 Nathaniel Small
9y ;. ;. Brooke and wife, by deed dated March
"A, 1883, recorded in the county court of Roanoke
county, and by Nathaniel Small to j. A Dalby
trustce, by deed dated April Sd, 1888, and by j.
a. Daily. trustee. to plaintiff, by deed dated
June 4, 1856, recorded in the Hastings Court of
Roanoke city, and to specifically enforce con
tract OF sale d" ted October 10. 1884, made hy Ma
thaniel Small by j. A. Daily Il Co., his agents
TO Emma Eversman. who was the agent OF plain
tin, and acting for him in MAXIM The purchase
and for general relief
THOS. w. MILLER,
ROY B. SMITH,
PILEGAR, BERKELEY & JOHNSON,
Attorneys
Teste: 5. s. BROOKE, Clerk
20 law 4w
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-02-07
ELECTRIC SPARKS.

Wheatstone patented his system of al
phabetical printing telegraph in 1871
TO illuminate London entirely with cleo
trio light would require an initial eXpend-
iture of ut least 100000.
No authenticated case of injury to eye
sight through the incandescent electric
light has ever been recorded.
1t is said that Thomas a. Edison is still
perseveringly engaged in experimenting on
the line of obtaining electricity direct from
coal.
Nearly 81 per cent of the vessels using
the SlieZ canal last year were able to pur-
sue Their journeys uninterruptedlya at night
ny using thc electric light, the percentage
IN the three preceding years having been
ssh. e3.'.j and La respectively.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-02-07
NOTICE OF MEETINGS..

NJ OTlCk-THE THIRD ANNUAL
- meeting of the stockholders of the
Oaklands Improvement Company viii
be held in the Office of tho Company's
attorneys, Messrs. Scott and Staples,
Terry Building, Roanoke, Va, on
Thursday, February 22nd, 1894, at 10
o'clock, a. m. BY order of the Board of
Directors. A D. RICE, Secretary
81 I'd
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-02-07
Very Strange Indeed.

"Mr. Skinny" said New York land
lady, looking into the little boarding house
parlor, will you be kind enough to step
into the back room for momcnt?"
Certainly" said the consumptive look
ing boarder. Its funny he muttercd to
himself, that every time anybody Gomez
here to apply for board she hustles me out
of sight n-Texas Siftings
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-02-07
lettering Matters.

The Tenant of the Second Flat (hotly)-l
thought you assured the landlord that none
of your family played the pianol
The Tenant of the Third Flat-They don't
play the piano Why, they're all only be
ginning to learn how.-Chicago Record.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-02-07
a Valuable Book.

"Would you obligc me- said the reporter
who gets novel interviews, by telling me
what book has helped you most in lifc?'
And after thoughtful pause the grca.
man answered, My handbook. Tit Bits.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-02-07
AUCTION SALES.

s)ubLlC SAL + OF STOCK OF PULASKI DE-
Il vcopment Company-Whcrcns George r.
Mills on the 18th day OF April, 1891, transferred
anu delivered TO me 335 shares OF the capital
inc power OF attorney in blank, to sell the same
ana apply the proceeds to certain notes made by
having failed to pay said notes after notice that
said stock would be sold Mt public auction II the
same should not be paid, l will ON TIE 5TH
A.. eel at publ auction ut the front door of tho
MUSINGS Court OF Roanoke city to the highest
the Pulaski Development Company Issued in the
name OF George T. Mills-One certificate No SO.
shares. Moi A III SEV1i,fS% ~
PENN " COOKE, Attorneys, Roanoke, Va
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-02-07

Vaughn, Stella Schloss, Lillian Byerly,
Eula Cardwell, Daisy Webb, Blanche
Drumright, Minnie DeArmond, Kate
Fahnestock, Sallie Fishburne, Louise
Nottingham, Eloise Robinson, Florence
Trent, Annie Woodroof, Nina Workman,
Ermine knight, Bruce Buford, Charles
Bowman, Richard Booth, Joe Dnpuy,
Howard Lyman, Percy Rice, Rufus
Sparks and Eugene Williamson.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-02-07
DESCRIPTION of Some Fine Farms

d. r. Wingfeld, tho real estate agent,
as ISSUED neat circular descriptive Of
he farming lands in Roanoke and Bed.
ora counties and advertising mum Dor
farms which he has for sale and for
emit.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-02-07
% Entertain the Bo.ton Lancers

Arrangements have been made to give
he Boston Lancers reception on their
eturn through this city Saturday. The
.oanoke Machine Works Band will be
n. hand, and the Roanoke Light In
antry have requested Mayor Trout to
ender the freedom of the city to tho
Boston cavalry.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-02-07
Wife Beater Arrested.

I Edward Sherman, who resided over
mith's bar on Railroad avenue, was ar
|ested on warrant yesterday afternoon
|or beating his wife, threatening to
urn the house and otherwise creating
disturbance in the sancity of the homo
|ircle. When ted Sherman had a
azor on his person which he had
threatened TO use la ending the earthly
areer of Mrs. Sherman. He now views
he pleasures OF life through prison bars
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-02-07
Wanted to Know.

(Which would you rather be, knave O,
fool?' asked IdioticuS
II don't know replied Cynicus. "Wha:
has been your eNpericnce'"- -;rrtrtl.:
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-02-07
~ Ready to Play Ball.

The board Of directors OF the Roanoke
athletic Club will meet in few DAYS to
ecide If thoy will put a baseball toam
q the field the coming season. Law
ence S. Davis, OF the Athletic Club,
,eeceived @ letter yesterday from w. s.
4cGufiln, Of the Staunton Athletic Club.
oncerning the proposed State league.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-02-07
ew Firm OF Stenographers.

Charles E. Graves and John II, Nor
iss, court reporters and stenographers,
ave formed partnership for the
rosecution OF their profession, and
ave fitted out offices at I'll and 712
'erry building. Both these gentlemen
re trus tworthy and com petent and de-
erye to succeed.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-02-07
irs. Samuel Adkins Buried

The funeral services of Mrs. Samuel
ADKINS, who died Monday afternoon at
er residence on Seventh avenue north
asst were conducted yesterday after.
loon at O'Clock at Grace Methodist
'hurch. The interment was in Fairview
eme terY.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-02-07
pecial Meeting of the vieiIants.

Tho Vigilant Fire Company will hold
special meeting Friday night, at
Which it is hoped all the members will
'e present as important measures will
70 discussed. The regular meeting will
10 held next Monday night.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1894-02-07
FROM ALL AROUND THE CITY.
Current Local Events of the Day
Briefly Told.
Sits Of Facts and Gossip Gathered on the
streets by Times Reporters
rolitioal. Social and General Happen
ing Yesterday.

work Progressing on tho City Scales.
Capt A. j. Banks, the contractor, has
lnlshed the foundation wall and con-
srete work OF the new city scales, which
VIII Do erected some time this week.