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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-01-31
P1KDONS GRAINED.
An Innocent C,io'ed Woman Confined In
the Penit. ntiary for Five Years.

Governor OFerrall yesterday granted a
pardon TO Edmund Slade (colored. who
was sentenced in the Danville Corpora
ton Court TO five years imprisonment. I'm
the penitentiary for grand larcsdy. On
granting this pardon the Governor says:
at appears from after-discovered test
mony that this man was only gu lty or
petit larceny. HIS petition Is silned by
the fudge. the Commonwealth attorney.
the Jurors who cat tn the cas-, and many
prominent citizens OF Danville."
The Governor also pardoned William
Turner. alias William Dudley. who was
sentenced in the Floyd County Court in
February last 10 two years Imprisonment
for felody. The Governor gives the fol-
lowing reasons for his action: 1T appears
that this boy is hardly compos mentis.
He is in very bad health. with a COM
nlIcation Of diseases, inclGdi & heart trou-
lie. His petition IS signed by the Judge,
the commemorative attorney. the Jurors
who sat In the case. and many p ON nens
people OF Floyd county"
Robert Wallng was in June. 1891. in the
Loudoun County Court, sentenced to i've
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-01-31
4 nelrrntinn From Mecklrnhur,.

Sheriff 3. T. Cogbill of Mecklenburg
county. called at the Office Of the Auditor
Of Public Accounts yesterday, after de-
lvering at the penitentiary the following
coryicts:
Sam Powers (colored), sentenced TO one
year on first conviction for a felony and
to two years for HOUSEKEEPING on second
conviction: Nelson Baskerville (colored.
sentenced to two years for perjury; Betsy
Ann Smith (cdlored). sentenced 10 eight
years for assault and robbery; Mamie
Wilkerson (colored sentenced on first
conviction to five years for housebreakng
and entering, and TO one year on second
conviction for malicious assault.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-01-31
ParGons re usei.

Governor O'Ferrall refused yesterday TO
pardon John X Ragsdale, sentenced 10
hfteen years in the pcnitentiary from
Pittsylvauia county for murder. Inc
Governor declined to pardon Isaac Booeo'
who. I'm March. 1883, was sentenced In the
Brunswick County Court TO eighteen
years imprisonment :or murder III the
second degree.
Pardon was also refused 70 Ellen
Hughes. colored, sent from fauquier
county for house burning.
Pardon was asked for Houston Wilkes
of Lee county, but the case not having
been reviewed. the Governor took no
action.
The Governor also declined to remove
the political disabilities of }. f. Hasoo''
Tho Governor declined yesterday TO re-
move the political disabilities OF ,. D..
Wright. who, in June, 1891, was sen'ehced
I'm the Augusta County Court to imprisoh-
ment in the penitentiary for forgery
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-01-31
Here's Some Bargains:

+ There will be great bargains at the Lace
Counter.
25c. Sermon Paper. Sc. per qulre
20c. Sermon Paper, Sc. per quire.
15c Legal Cap Paper. Sc. per pound,
Manchester wa Paper, Toe. per box
Stamping Patterns. Sc. dozen.
PRAYER-BOoKS.
Both Catholic and Episcopal very much
SIPS pure Wool Underskirts 75c.
81 Is Laundered Waists soc.
s. silk Waists $50
s. SILK Waists H.2j.
75c. and s. White Lawn Waists pc.
About % fine Flannel Underskirts aoore
$50, S. $3.50, and Sc Baby Baskets on
Boys si25 and $3.50 Blue Flannel over
Shirts. SOC. ,
75c Hand Drawn Work Japanese Silk
Handkerchiefs Dc. ,,, ,,,
Embroidered japanese SILK Handker-
scalioped Embroidered japanese SILK
HandkerChiefs. &C.
50 and 75c. coored Scalloped Embroid-
cred Handkerchefs, &c.
$50. 81 and 75c Lace Edge Imported
Handkerchief. f0c.
Z. 90 Brass Fire Screen, $50
81 Is and 81 Saline Waists, SOC.
Hamburg EmbrolderieS are all placed
out in baskets al 3. 8, T. 3, 10, and lSc.
yard.
About 900 remnants OF tmbroiderles at
almost one third their selling prices.
Leather Shopping and Travelling Bags.
Soc
About 10 Evening Fans at great
% Ladies' Heavy Winter Coats. 5Oc.
Some S. &C. S. and s. Spring Jackets. 81 "a
5-pound bundles Of Calico, &c.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-01-31

Mems 80 and 75c Suspenders, lie.
Mems soc. Tulaundered Shirts. 39c.
Coon's best 2Uc. Collars, Il l-2c.
Mems 65c Muffiers for S5c.
Mems yl75 Muf1ers for 81.
Mems Soc THdershirts and Drawers, &c;
Mems soc Cray BaibriBgan Shirts ana
Drawers, pc.
were 10 and l5c., for DC. Dozen &C
y or more 80. 81, and s. Fancy Parasols
81 six Gun Gauntlets, 25c.
zoe Taffeta Gun Gauntiets. 100.
2Jc Tan Suede Finish Gloves. DC. pair
CORSETS REDUCED.
p y. Corsets
s. p quality for 20.
S275 quality for N.l5.
&25 quality for $50
sl.7j quality for Sl25.
HER MAJESTYS CORsET&
s. quality for $40.
s. - quality for s. ..
S275 quality for N.75.
$50 c. +. Corsets for u
g. 20 w. c. g. Corset, $50.
Dr Warmers Health Corsets, Toe.
Embroidered Flannels, l5c. ,,,
Remnants High-Prlced EmoroIuereo
Fannes very cheap.
$50 Razors. 81.
81 Razors. JOc.
soc. Razor tjtrapS. 21c.
5c Celluloid Soap Boxes. Sc.
About 100 COrnice Poles, with heavy
wooden ends, and rings and brackets,
all complete, were 81. now two TOT nc
Elegant Copper. Brass. Nickel. and Plush
covered Cornlce Poles. will ut any
window. were 81, $50, and s.; now
zoe each.
81 Travelling Mirrors, 2oc.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-01-31
pr,prrty Transfers.

Henrico: William NJ. Barnum to Il. IL.
Portewig. u I2-lU0 acres on hungary
road. 800 r,-,..,
81 feet on Grove avenue, southeast corner
Glover street and 90 feet on tloA
street. northeast corner Glover, %2,343.
W alter f.. Le.dy TO Cornelia, \. Leiay'
squares III and H.. Adams plan -.
Herman j. Myers to city OF Richmond
81 feet on Main street, northeast corner
Glover. $l,Ouj. -
f. If. Pmemacher's trustee to r.. H.
Coigin. l3S feet on south side Blalr s'ree''
near Washington. Sl,9dO.
West End Land and Improvement
Company to city OF Richmond. % feet
on floyd street. southeast corner Glover,
Si.0JJ. -, p,,.o,,
40 feet en- west side Meadow street, near
PENNSYLVANIA avenue, SllI.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-01-31
1HE VEST END BAN GROUND.
A Number Of improvements to be Made
1his senkOn.

4 number Of improvements are soon to
be made at the West-End Park. The dia-
mond will be put into tirst-rate order and
the fence at the western side of the
grounds will be moved back so as TO make
the grounds larger. Besides this the old
grand stand will be torn down and a new
one erected. This will have broader
spaces between the seats, so that people
may mass without Inconvenience 10 them
selves and annoyance TO those already
seated. The grand stand will be extended
around the western side 10 the place oc-
cupfed last year by the lemonade stand
making a larger seating capacity.
Ample provision VIII be made FOR the
representatives Of the press. and a num-
Der OF minor improvements added.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-01-31
To Inspect the Books.

The assessors appointed to assess inc
property in this city have completed 'he'r
work as far as Marshall ward IS 'oh-
cerned. They may be consulted to-dh! .
Tomorrow and Saturday, from 10 A VI %
until 4 T.. NJ. in room No 10 OF the 'lty
Hall. when the assessment po"NS -, 80
be open for inspection by the ree'u ,1'a,,.
who desire 20 ascertain WhetheI M
property has been assessed 100 MS" -
too
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-01-31
From the COmTi.te :.

Tho Committee on Printing and Ac-
counts met in room NO. II Of the cry
Hail at noon yesterday and transacted
the usual amount of routine business.
The Committee on Cemeteries met last
evening at $50 o'clock and ordered the
usual number OF bills TO be pail II also
approved the payroll Of the department.
The Committee on Schools failed to Sc
cure A quorum.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-01-31
Geor!e Bahen IMPROVING

The following special telegram was re-
ceived by The Tines last night from
Washington:
"Mr. George 7. Bahen. the injured foot
ball player. whose condition for the past
few days has been considered serious. Is
better tonight. HIS mother is still In the
city. but on account of his Improvement
IL not with him tonight"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-01-31

Tn the Law and Equity Court, before
Judge Minor, yesterday Judgment was
rendered against John X. West IN FAVOR
of the Merchants National bahk TOT
Sl.7042i. In this case Mr.. west had Deeh
the endorser Tor the Booth wall paper
Conpany and Ullman.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-01-31
The hilitrry Trouble.

Governor O'Ferrall stated yesterday
that he has not yet been able 10 look
over the record submitted by the court OF
inquiry, held at the armory last week IN
regard to affairs of the First Regiment.
In all probability 1t will be about two
weeks before he will be able to take up
the voluminous papers.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-01-31
To Establish Offices

Mr. Edwin Warheld, president OF the
F--elity and Deposit Company OF Mary
land. and surveyor OF the port OF Balti-
more under president. Clevelands first
administration, was In the city yesterday.
HIS object IS 10 establish Offices OF MS
concern in this State.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-01-31
The Beautiful Snow.

The streets Of the city were in terrible
condition yesterday. The cutters aiid
streets were filled with dirty siush. max
ing walking very obiec tiOnable. The city
carts were employed during part OF the
day in removing the snow from the lower
part of Main street east of Fourteenth
street.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-01-31
7 Trustees Sale!
& DAVIS.
EDWIN A. EZEKIEL. MANAGER,

This is an immense store and it'll surprise you it does
us with the immense lot of goods the store contains Every
doy we find new bargains to oerfrom under nersin
te behind shevesrom the stcckroom on
the fourth they discovered they are
put on sale and give the the appearance of having nearly
as much goods as contained and may well be termed
q PARADISE FOR BARGAINS.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-01-31

II is said that Mr.. J. Hasklns Hobsoh'
chairman OF the Populist State CohVeh-
ton. will soon fix another date for the
fair election conference OF represeH-
tatives from all the political parties. ne
announcement Of the proposed meeting
created widespread interest ou'sl"e u
Virginia at the time OF its hrst ahlouil'e
mont.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-01-31
powhattn CluS.

Remember the meeting OF this club to-
night AT ! o'clock. New officers will be
elected and large number OF new MEM
beers will be added TO the roll. THIS club
has room for Atty or one hundred more
members.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-01-31
TRYING HIM FOR HIS LIFE
TIE EVIDENCE IN TIE RABINEA U
CASE rs CONCLCDED.
The Prosecution Seeks to Prove Intentional
shooting, While the Defence Claims
fl Was Purely an Accident.


Sth iu Pat McDonoughs saloon on "e9'
......-. d., ,,o tt,stioes
o1'''N S''''''"' ,,...
Courtroom bticIc 'Uns' - b.
laIec crowd OF spectators was pIeS'''
anil tho prisoner was accompanied boy bis
...,.. ,,,. mother and his two
WIZ "'' ''''''' 100 mae. ~o,,-
little girls. Inc 'oH'i'''"' cane"
resented by Messrs II. VI. smith, ''"
and ,,,,1e uasklns. while the defence
,....,.. ~ ,t.s.,s g. Y. Mere
W. '' 90, ,,...-1..l.,,r,
~ Co. ,r, ..,..,r. oseued the names
~, ,fc..,s Art1ur a. Iqeasauts. N. ;.
co,.tsfI. * IT, Bishop Aa1 Joseph T.
tIy,y verc. az the request oi counsel
slr.ckeu off the Ist Of tnc sixteen jurors
So That me actual jury wao were 2" H'-
eide fhc fate of E8p.usau comprised inc
foIIou.a., citizens. McssTs Preston beiVin'
Daniel b. Taary. e. SaIpmp1shl w. l."
White. John E Preston. W. g. I@'lcoFI''
j. ST. Iyuucmau. b.. ". 1dlts' H. 81,
Smith. h.. T. LaW'"u. j. ~ MINER anu
Thomas ~ Hil'znm't
IT, ~ Iiiam ID. Idt''t' me "l inc " az
the hrrt witness 'a''t ~ .-' ''''''.o''
Nri''a. ne 9'd.'' '"' '''' NE a.,
ON .a' MOI ''.e '' ''''..' ~
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............I ,,...rs I f,',,J MAJ
"-' t..t 49,, ,,,.,. In 49,. 30.
49,. .l'... ~, nan +o inc ,i,bt a. tho
1...I ..i .., mon md. Tbc ban tbrD
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-01-31
Visitor, at tie Capitol

Among the visitors at the Capitol yes
terday were Sheriff T.. w. Milstead. or
Warwick county. and Mr.. Ross Hamll-
ton. former member OF the General AS
sembly. from Mecklenburg county.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-01-31

Pat. McDonoush. the next witness,
stated that he kept bar-room at 80.
Z wet Broad street. corner of MuntOrd
street. Rabineau and Fraysier came 20
his store about , O'Clock that morning
Witness left his store shortly before
o'clock, having been called by his Wife,
her. Both men We're then In his bar
room. I'm the early part Of the night
Rahlucau. Fraysier. witness. Tom Krouss
aud some one else had been throwing dice
fOT drinkg and afteTw ards went into the
bar-rOom where Corrigan had some
words with RabineAu Rabineau took
hold OF Fraysler's arm. and while jostling
him around Fraysier hit him In the eye,
but said at once that he didn't intend 10
do IL. They then started to play pool,
but subsequently, Corrigan went after
Rabineau again. Witness told them 10
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-01-31


Tho Commonwealth then offered the dy-
ing declaration In evidence. which was
directed 10 by counsel of the defence for
hsiog incomplete, expressing an opinion
in It's latter part. and referring TO John
Rablneu instead Of Rabineau. The Court
decided to hear the argument as 10 the
completeness of the statement. counsel
finally subm. tied the question without
further authority. and the Court decided
that the statement had TO be excluded
inasmuch as ii was not dying declard-
tion.
The Commonwealth then rested the
case.
Woodson the bartender for Mr.. Nc
DOnough who went on duty at ! O'CLOCK
that morning. said that he saw Rabineau
and Fraysier talking together. ana having
one or two drinks before the shooting oc-
CURED. They seemed To be on good
terms. When the shot was fred. wit
ness sat behind the counter eating his
breakfast lie heard FrIyster say ne was
shot. when Rabineau laid his pistol on
the counter Lewis told Rabineau, In
taking hold of him, not to leave. He said
ne would not, and when Lewis said that
Rabineau had killed that boy, the ac-
cused replied that he did not intend 10
DO il.
Witness said on discrimination. that
he ala not know whether Fray5ier was
i.uying Rabineau.
Thomas Krouse was the next witness
He said ne was foreman In box fac
tory, and was In the bar-room when the
shot was fred and only saw Fraysier fall.
He saw Lewis grab Rabineau, telling
him that he should not go out. and that
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-10-23
Get HOODS
Hoods pills are tasteless, mild. effec-
tkOOd . iiiS tive. all druggists. Sc.
A Disastrous Picnic.

A pecan picnic party of ladies
aud gentlemen composed of Misses
Minnie Silsbee. Bessie Harm, Mrs.
Harm, Rev. ]. L. Mclaughlin, and
Messrs. b. III. Hite, Levy Harm,
G. B. Silsbee, j. B. Sanford and
others, who went out to the woods
near the Third mission yesterday
were attacked and very roughly
treated by farmer who said he
owned the pecan land, and who
struck Mr.. Silsbee over the head
with a stick and threatened to
shoot the entire party with a shot
gun, one of the ladies in her excite
ment at the occurrence fell in an
irrigation ditch and was with diff
Guilty rescued. The party did not
know they were trespassing and
say the land was not posted.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-10-23
FREE PILLS.

Send your address to II. E. Buck
Ion & Co., Chicago, and get free
sample box of DR.. Kings New Life
Pills. A trial will convince you of
their merits. These pills are easy
in action and are particularly effec-
tive in the cure of Consumption
and Sick Headache. For Malaria
and Liver troubles they have been
proved invaluable. They are guar
anteed to be perfectly free from
every deleterious substance and to
be purely vegetable. They do not
weaken by their action, but by Civ
ing tone to stomach and bowels
greatly invigorate the system.
Regular size 25e per box. Sold by
the San Antonio Drug Co.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-10-23

-"While down in the south
western part of the state some
time ago." says Mr.. w. Chalmers,
editor of the Chico (Cal.) Enter
prise, 81 had an attack of dysen-
terry. Having heard of Chamber
lain's Collie, Cholera and Diarrh9a
Remedy l bought a bottle. A
couple of doses of it completely
cured me. Now / am a champion
of that remedy for all stomach and
bowel complaints" For sale by
F. Kalteyer & Son, Chas. Champ
bell, James Clavin, druggists,
San Antonio, Texas. If
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-10-23
WHAT A PROMINENT INSURANCE
MAN SAYS.

81. M. Blossom, senior member
of HI. M. Blossom & Co., 2l7 n. Sd
St., st. Louis, writes: had been
left with a very distressing cough,
the result of influenza, which moth
ing seemed to relieve, until took
Billiards. Horehound Syrup. One
bottle completely cured me. | sent
one bottle to my sister, who had a
severe cough, and she experienced
immediate relief. / always recon-
mend this syrup to my friends.
John Cranston, 90S Hampshire
street, Quincy, Ills, writes: i have
found Billiards. Horehodnd Syrup
superior to any other cough medi-
cine l have ever known. 1t never
disappoints. Price 500.
Sold by Kalteyer & Schuchard,
A. Dreiss, F. Kalteyer & Son, Fand
James Clavin, druggists, San An
tonic, Texas.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-10-23
A Young Man in Trouble.

George Marke was arrested yes
terday on capias, charging
him with swindling over $50.
Marke has been employed as col
lector for Francis Smith & Co., and
he is accused Of collecting money
for rents, which he failed to turn
in. There are two charges against
him. Marke is well known San
Antonio boy, and is not over 81
years of age.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-10-23
BUCKLENs ARNICA sALvE.

The best Salve in the world fol-
Cuts, Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt
Rheum, Fever Sores, letter,
Chapped Hands, Chilblains, Corns,
and all Skin Eruptions, and posi-
lively cures Piles, or no pay re-
quired. 1t is guaranteed to give
perfect satisfaction or money re-
funded. Price 25 cents per box.
For sale by the San Antonio Drug
10
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-10-23
CITY LOCAL NEWS.

DIR. Won KoRHRING, ART,
307 Alamo Plaza. Tel. 476. Is If
-Clocks-in Oak, Walnut. Nick
el, Enameled Iron-Emerson & Co.
311 tt
Robert Schmerbeck, cutlery,
sporting and fancy goods now at
226 East Houston street. l02 Inns
Emerson & Co. is the place to
60 for bargains in watches and dia-
monds. 311 tt
The La Sale Mennerchor had
a rehearsal last night.
-Typewriting neatly done, terms
moderate. Room l, Mackey block
or 900 Pecan st. Tel. $50. 100 I'm
Cabinet photos 65e at Brack's
1131 Alamo Plaza.
MONEY to loan low rate long
time. Address &C." this office.
S14 If
Photographs, nice cabinets, for
75f per doz. at Callaway's. 10 / If
-ANGoRA SKINS. Fine furs and
rugs cheap at F. HARDMAN's 2l5
South Alamo street. 10 4 tt
The Beethoven Mennerchor
had rehearsal in their hall last
night.
H. l.. STEELE & Co., hay and
grain, lis Losoya street. 10 10 tt
For 500 you can buy a silver
WAUGH with Elgin or Waltham
movement. Emerson & Co. $40 tt
-Theo. Artzt's orchestra fur
nishes music for balls, parties and
at reasonable prices. Call at Sill
Avenue G, or III Soledad, opp.
court house. 10 lit
Fine old G.. and B. whisky at
Maverick Hotel Bar. 10 IL 1t
Mrs. Webb. wife of Attorney
James 4. Webb, presented her hus-
band with a fine boy yesterday.
TRY Harrison's Town and
Sountry Paints, sold by M. HER
Week, liz Alamo street. 10 Is If
If you want to get the latest
news on Sunday mornings, buy a
copy of the Sunday LIGHT.
For Best Wall Paper, Glass,
Picture Mouldings and Painters
Supplies call on M. HERwEcK, 112
Alamo street. 10 Is If
"A concert will be given San
day night for the benefit of st.
Johns Lutheran church. A re-
hearsal for the event was held last
night.
If you buy your horse feed
from us we will guarantee your
bill to run less than $500 per
month.
SUNSET WOOD Co.,
SStf Phone 81
You can now get the fine old
g. and B. whisky of James Dukes,
Henry Hoecke and H. E. Tuttle.
10 II 1t
Harmony club will have a
dance tomorrow night.
-Edgewood and Paxton's pri-
vate stock at the Crystal saloon,
407 Main plaza. 420 If
III. l.. STEELE & Co., hay and
grain, 115 Losoya street. 1910 t
Suits made to order for $500
Large assortment of imported and
domestic suitings.
l0-4 tt A. PANCoAsT & Son.
The Mission Bowling club held
a meeting last night to arrange for
a prize bowl on November 3.
Messrs. A. p. Rheiner, Louis Heuer-
mann, Charles Gutzeit and Louis
Schmitt were appointed commit
tee on prizes.
Smack your lips and smile.
Try that 1887 Emmett, at the
White House. 10 IL 1t
AT the Maverick Hotel Bar
you can get the fine old G. and B.
whisky. 10 IL 1t
-SHERwIN q WILLIAMS PAINT
is guaranteed to be as represented.
Sold by NJ. HERwECK, 112 North
Alamo street. 10 Is If
-130 pair OF ladies' button shoes
for $1.50; reduced from $3.50.
10 203 SULLIVAN SHOE Co.
Tell Fred. Kerble, at the White
Mouse Saloon, to pass you out the
1887 Emmett. 10 IL 1t
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1895-10-23
Altgeid Win GO to Atlanta.

SPRINGFIELD, ILL.,, Oct. 23.-Gov-
ernor Altgeld today accepted an in
vitation to attend to the Cotton
States and International exposi-
ton for himself and full military
staff. They will go to Atlanta on a
special train and be taken direct to
the exposition grounds.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-05-03
UIST SIDE FIRE SCARE ELNEU ~

WAS IT INCENDIARfsM or THE JANlToHs PIPE
There was a renewed Ere scare among the resi-
dents o, the Columbus-ave. IRE district yesterday
Tne l,,es, @, in. series occurred IN the basement
q, nve-s;ory brick apartment house. NO 100 west
h;v-.lgA,h-st early yesterday morning. On.y
IN. vigilance Of tho lanlior saved the ives o'
ira sleeping tenants. The circumstances seemed
:, MONT 10 a thorough knowledge Of the premises
~, the uart % the incendiarics. \ straw mattress
hat been placed In the basement "Wednesday 10y
,,-,n, who was - move yesterday Wnen the
tartor. James Foley. went his rounds n tie morn
lrg the bed stood against "A stone wall near the
wood ard coal bins After making his rounds
-olov STOOD outside OF the main entrance. when ne
srnellcd smoke lie down into the ar"a"ay'
and saw the bed lying on the passage floor within
s,x inches q the wooden partition OF the nrst
coalhin blazing h'rcly
Fire Marshal Mitchell made an investigation
later and said aftcrwari that from conversation
20 had with Foey be came TO the conclusion ina;
tho fire resulted from the janltors own careless
ncss Before the outbreak the janitor was IN the
cellar smoking although he says he was careful.
II tx the opinion uf tho Fire Marshal ;hat a spark
from Fo!ey's pipe fire 20 the straw mattress.
Trio notice @, the one hundrcd "A nd twenty nth
&. station reported several more fires IA the pre-
rlrct In the afternoon. The fires were discovered
i'm tho cellars. and the flames were easily eN-
tlngu,sscd without calling the nrcmen.