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months he will be forced to surrender

months he will be forced to surrender
his life as reparation-
The last case of the Cincinnati med
zeal students is as repulsive as the ira
gedy which resulted in Durrants con-
viction. Pearl Bryan, a daughter OF a
highly respectable family, was found in
a lonely stretch of woods with her head
severed from her body. The head seems
TO have disappeared, but there was no
difficulty in Identifying the headless
corpse, or in tracing the crime to the
medical students who are now
trial. Confessions made to the officers
practically admit their guilt, and new
corroborative evidence is being devel-
oped every day.
The six crimes which have been brief
ly sketched stand pre-eminent in the
criminal history of the century. In each
instance the criminal was either stu
dent or a graduate of medicine. The
theory. then, of scientists that the ten
dency to kill is a survival of the period
when man and brute were but single
link apart and that with increasing de-
grees of civilization the tendency de-
creases. would seemingly bear further
explanation Does the study of the
methods TO prevent death invest the
killing OF a man or woman with pecu-
liar fascination? Remorse and regret
are seldom expressed by such murder
ers until every earthly hope Is ex-
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him as a man devoid entirely of re-
finement or sensitiveness. Well born
and we'll bred, he had every opportu-
nifty to become a successful man by
honest methods. but his natural diaooi-
ism impelled him to crime. The SUI
preme court of Pennsylvania recently
declined to interfere with the death
sentence, and he is now in Moyanen-
sing prison awaiting execution, which
will take place May z.
Theodore Durrant was noted for two
things in his humble San Francisco
home. one was his loving devotion 20
his aged mother. and the other for the
fervor with which he participated in
anything of a religious nature. He was
studying medicine in San Francisco at
the time he committed one OF the most
atrocious murders in the annals OF
crime-the slaughter of two young
girls. members OF the same church as
himself. Their bodies were found in
the helfry OF the Emanuel Baptist
church OF San Francisco. April last.
DTRRANT A NATURAL CRIMINAL
purrant, like the others. was wen
horn and bred. He had educational ad-
vantares that many of the most sue
cessful men OF the day were denied In
their youth. And yet the most revolt
ing crime of the West stands
charged to him. and within three
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Ann Arbor. Mich. medical college to
his arrest and Imprisonment last fall,
has been a succession of crimes, and
nearly all of them were murder. He
was well equipped for a career of use
fulness and honor to himself when he
left the medical college. yet before he
was beyond the shadows of the walls
of his alma mater he began to plan to
swindle an insurance company. The
plan involved murder. but Holmes did
not vince at that. In fact. he rather
developed a fondness for killing, as a
sort of diversion, as relief to ennui.
In the eyes of the law and the public he
Is held responsible for the deaths of IL
people, as follows: Benjamin F., Alice,
Howard and Nellie Pietzel: Minnie r.
Williams. Nora Williams. Emeline G.
Cigrand. Pearl Common. Mrs. Julia Con-
nor. Ned Connor and Edna Van Tassell.
These people were last seen by Holmes.
and in each instance IL was he who
would most benefit by their death. His
cunning and brutality were only equal
ed by his GOODNESS under all circum-
stances. The knowledge which he had
gained by his tudy OF medicine largely
constituted his stock in trade. lie
brought Il into use in all his transae-
tions where the lives OF his fellow
creatures were the stake played for
and his utter heartlessness and indif-
fsTence to the revolving work marked
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the New York Journal.

7 rom tHt INtW 1OI n JVuI IItIIs
Mile. Otero, the dancer, has taken
the Partisan public into her confidence
in an ingenious and popular way. and
one which We may expect to see imi-
tated here. She refused to pay the ac-
count of one Capdeville for various ar
ticles of lingerie supplied. and he sued
her in court The items were: A che
mise OF blue silk gauze, 30 francs; pan
talon to match. so francs; a rose-color-
ed bed sheet, trimmed with lace, and
two pillow slips TO match, 500 francs !;
a chemise Of transparent linen, III
francs: three chemises Of silk gauze
24O francs; a satchet, $50 francs. A
very transparent case II might be re-
marked.
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First II was the Bible that was accused
of telling about the y rays, and now IL Is
poor Shakespeare. Il set you up a glass
where YOU may see the Utmost part OF
you" said acknowledgements Journal
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hausted, and then they counterfeit re-
morse to create a public sympathy that
may rebound to their benefit.
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Fsom THE Rev. Dr.. EDWARD L. CLARK,

Psafcr If As Csss,exafisssi CsspA, Bssssn, Asss.
90 have used Rpans Tabules with much satisfaction
that now keep them always at hand They the only
remedy use except by physicians prescription. They
all they claim to be-"
EDWARD l. CLARK.
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From REV. FREDERIC R. MARVIN.

Tssr eHetkfss Memorial Cksrek, Bs~yisrsss B~
:" regard the remedy excellent tonic and most
valuable family medicine"
FsRpErlc MARym
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-23

The Distinguished Chinaman Gets a Grand
"Send on"

LONDON, Aug. PA Hung Chang.
special ambassador Of the Emperor Of
China. with his suite left waterloo sta
ton at 3 o'clock this morning for South
ampton, where he embarks on board the
American Line Steamer 81. Louis for
New York. The ambassador and tho
members Of his suite We're driven 10 the
station In four royal carriages. A large
number of friends gathered around thu
railway car occupied by the distinguish
ed Chinaman and re,nained untll ths
train moved away.
III Hung Chang shook hands and con-
versed with every ono in the group.
which included Sir Donald A. Smith, Ca
madam High Commissioner in London.
Hiram Maxim the inventor; Or. Irvine.
an American and Archer Baker.
European traffic agent OF the Canadian
Pacific railroad. Sir Halliday Macart-
ney. English secretary Of the Chinese le-
CATION. accompanied the party 10 South
ampton. Just before the train started.
Ii Hung Chang lighted 4 long silver
tubod pipe. which he began putting with
evident satisfaction. As the train
steamed away he was still smoking. at
the same time responding 10 the fare
well cheers OF his friends by smiling. bow
ing and waving his hand.
When III Hung Chang and his party
arrived at southampton. they at once
went on board the steamer St. Louis.
which became the scene OF a gathering
OF n most genial character. The drawing
room OF the St Louis was converted into
n great reception hall and the Chinese
ambassador held n leyoe which lasted
some time. Indeed II IS not In recol-
lection that any visitor 10 England has
received so grand n "send off," Tho
Mayor OF Southampton, United States
Consul Kinkead and the other consuls
stationed at southampton and the local
dignitaries. made farewell speerhes, all
Of which were addressed directly 10 the
Chinese statesman. and as the steamer
was leaving her dock. the Ambassador
and his party cheered and were cheered
by thousands OF people. who had gathered
on the wharf 10 bid goodbye 10 the vis-
tors. Tho weather was clear and sunny.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-23
ANOTHER SLASH IN RATES.
The York River Line Meets the Cut Of
the Bay Line in Passenger Rates.
MERCHANTS And MINERS ALSO IN 1T.
Beginning Monday 1t viii Meet the York
River Lines Cut-Now Looks Like .
Fight TO the Finish-treightk Rates
Cut-Another Cut Probable.

BALTIMORE, MD, Aug. 22.-The rate
war between the Bay Line and the York
River Line broke out afresh to-day when
the latter announced that it would meet
the cut IN passenger rates put into ef-
feet by the Bay Line July nth, and would
20 under the lattcrs cut IN freight rates
on Norfolk business.
MERCHANTS AND MINERS.
The Merchants and Miners Trans
poration Company has also taken a
hand in the light and announces that.
beginning next Monday. II will meet the
cut OF the York River Line. The ac-
tion OF the York River Line Is In re-
taliation for the reduction by the, Old
Bay Line in passenger rates via its
James River route. from Baltimore 10
Richmond from $50 ii 81, and the
freight rates from Is cents 70 10 cents a
hundred pounds on hrsrclass shipments,
lith a similar reduction on all other
classes and commodities.
The action OF the York River Line
would seem 10 indicate that hope OF
compromising the differences has been
abandoned. and that now IL must be a
fight 70 the finish.
Tho railroad companies which are back
Of the two steamship companies In their
fght are Temporarily hand-tied. United
States Judge Simonton, before whom the
Seaboard Air Line vs.. the Southern Rail-
way case was recently argued, has not
yet disposed Of the Injunction and rate
slsshlng will. therefore. be confined 10
the point reached by the boats.
NEW PASSENGER RATE.
beginning Monday morning the York
River Line and the Merchants and Min
ers' Transportation Company will put
into effect a passenger rate between Bal
timore and Newport News and Norfolk
OF 81 and $3.50 for the round trip. Freight
rates viii be reduced 10 five cents per
100 pounds on the three first classes
and three cents per hundred pounds on
the remaining classes
The Bay Line. 10 IS expected. will
promptly mset these reductions. md
possibly cut under them. they having been
the aggressors throughout the fight.
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Northampton Notes.

EASIVILLE, VA. Aug. 2l-Speclal.- -
At meeting Of the Directors OF the
EsstYt.le Academy. in the 7. NJ. c. A.
Ha.l to-day. M. Irving Brock, a grsdu-
ale CT ampden-sidney College. was elect
ed assistant instructor. ana Miss Stearne,
OF Salem, muse teacher
The academy building is nearing com.
pletion, and tee first session will open
september 2Sth next.
fatal horse disease Is prevalent IN
the upper part or the county. Several
horses have died. and new cases are re-
ported.
Mrs. Mary A. Bell an estimabls elderly
lady. was found dead in bed Wednesday
morning OF this week at the home OF
her son. Mr. Moses Bell, In Occohannock
Neck. She was the relict OF Robert Bell.
The farmers hold meetings In each mag
isterial district tomorrow 70 elect "dt-
rectors." or inspectors" whose business
1t Will be 10 Inspect potatoes and sec
that they are first-class stock before ship
ping. IL is hoped that by thus decreasing
the shipments the good potatoes that are
shipped will bring better prices. The
farmers are aroused at last. and seem
determined 10 get better price- for theiI
potatoes Or keep them at home.
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WHITEHEAD RELEASED.
lie Is Very Weak Physically and Mentally.
DE-. GnIIanhert. lnse

III Afaiih .hrf'- tAse.
LONDON. August 22.-George White
head, the Irish-American aIynamiter.
who. with Or. Gallagher also an Ameri-
can. was sentenced in June, 1883. to life
Imprisonment, was released from prison
at O'Clock this morning and Immediately
started for Weymouth. where he took a
train for London Whitehead looked weak
and appeared 10 be very nervous
The release of De-. Gallagher rs expect
ed almost Immediately
Whitehead arrived AZ Waterloo station
az r 30 o'clock. lie was accompanied by
n momber OF the Amnesty Association.
and he was received at the statiCn by two
other members Of that organization.
Whitehead looked careworn and dazed.
IN converslnc with him on the way from
Weymouth 10 London his friends found
him 10 be mentally eufeohlod and noted
that his memory was especially weaken
cd. lie expressed anxiety 10 80 % his
relatives in sk'hheree and viii not so to
America for the present While on the
train no seemed 10 be possessed of the
idea that the cars were going on the
rails and insisted that those on board
should study the maps 10 determine
whether or not The train was on the
1frht track. The phvicians hrfemdins
him say De IS greatly IN need OF rest
the only thing that can restore him 10
mental md physical health.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-23

The Proposed Venture More Expensive
Than Was Expected.

CHICAGO. ILL, Aug. 1.-The day at
National headquarters Was largely one
or preparation Tor beginning the political
officer work OF next week Chairman
Jones sOms days ago appointed Thomas
Canaan, GA behalf OF tie committee, 10
acJ IN conjunction with Chairman Can
tIeu. OF the stale Board or Warehouse
Commissioners, Tor the purpose Of ascer-
tanning The cost and other details in con-
necuon with tho publication of silver
morning newspaper in Chicago during
the campaign, The figures were sub
m.tted to Chairman Jones to-day, an,
some une Wa spent with Commit teemen
1dAan ana JOHNSON ON this business
IAe question OF starring such a paper Will
not be decided until a fun meeting Of
the committee, probably Monday morn
iue. Secretary Walsh, Of the committee.
Wall arrive ia town tomorrow. Tho Ian
- 10 start ~ once an eight-page general
newspaper, the editor 10 be named Dy
tne national Committee, ana tho business
end 10 10 cOAtEOlled Dy Chicago citizens,
VINO Will subscribe 10 the stock The
paper viii - subsidized by the National
ana state Committees and thousands OF
copies distributed throughout the West
IL - proposed 10 make the price one
cent every where. The necessity Tor such
paper ia Chicago is admitted by the
committee, but the cost OF printing Is
found 20 ue higher than expected.
an appeal tOT campaign funds was made
tonight IA an address TO the People OF
the United States
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Hanover Organizes.

ASHLAND, VA, Aug. O. Special-The
Hanover Sound Currency and GOOD GOV
eminent League was organized this af-
ternoon. Dr William IL. Fox called the
meeting TO order Officers were elected
as follows: r. T.. Blackwell was elected
president. E. a. Baughman. first vice
president. d. B Easter. second vice-pres-
ident: Chas. IT, Child. third vile-presi--
dent, J. c. Granbery. Jr, secretary; ". s
Brown. treasurer. An executive COM
mittee composed Of the president
(cx-omcio. j. NJ. Ieake. and Charles S-eb-
bins were also appointed.
The object OF the league IS 70 discuss
various economic questions and TO dis
seminate sound-currcncy literature.
At the next meeting OF the leasue Pro-
fessor Blackwell w!ll read a paper on
What Is Money!
Following Is the pledge required:
"Desrng 20 have the present gold stand
ard or value retained.
81 hereby signify my desire 70 become
a member o. the Hanover sound Currency
and Good Government League, whose
immediate object rs 60 advance the cauS
M a stable standard and a sound ana
elastic currency. but ! DO not pledge my
se,f 20 vote FOR any particular candidates. b.
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An Attractive Performance Every Night
This Week.

This Week.
This week will witness an entire change
OF scene at the jefferson Roof-Garden.
The artists who will perform stand at
the top OF their professions. and most
enjoyable entertainments may be expect
ed. Among the attractions are the FOL.
loving.
Miss Belle Verna. the only lady facial
artist in the world. presenting all kinds
OF comic faces in addition TO correct por-
traitures OF the different celebrities.
Bingham. tho Ventriloquist: the best
In his line in the country. with but A sim
gle exception. with his laughable mechan-
ical figures and q. marvellous reproduction
OF the sounds OF EdisOns phOnograph.
This performance will be great treat
for the little folks.
Miss Jeanette Elliott the charming
song and acrObatlc dance artist-one OF
the finest on the vaudeville stage.
Miss Kitty Bingham descriptive vocal
ist, with a repertoire Of the latest songs,
illustrated with beautifl- stereopticon ef-
fects.
The Rixfords, In their marvellous ac-
robatic feats. one OF the troup Is "Boy
Ryan" a former resident OF Richmond,
whose difficult acrobauc feats are well
remembered by many who saw him here
with the Black Crook company
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-23
Congressional Nominations.

SAN ANTONIO, Aug. 22-The Demo-
Gratis of the Twelfth Congressional Dis
trict of Texas to-day nominated James
l.. Slayden for Congress 20 mako the
race against Hon. J. IL. Noonan, Repub-
lican
SYRACUSE, n. Y. Aug. 22.-Maj. Theo.
l., Poole was this morning unanimously
renomlnated for Congress IN the Twen-
ty-seventh district by the Republicans
JACKSON. MISS. Aug. 2.-Ihe Repub-
lican Executive Committee OF the Sew
onth district met here to-day and nomi-
mated J. b. Yellerby, a prominent ana
prosperous Madison cou-ty farmer Tor
Congress.
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WEATHER FORECAST,

WASHINGTON. ID. c.. Aug. 2,.-Fore-
cast for sunday:
For Virginia-Generally fair and warm
er during the day, possibly local thunder
storms In tho evening or night, Winds
shifting 70 westerly.
North Carolina-Generally fair; soutber-
" TO westerly winds.
The barometer has fallen in the Lake
region and the Ohio valley and tho ex-
t-enle Northwest; IL has risen In the Ms
slssippi and Missouri valleys AMI at
central Rocky mountain stations; II Is
lowest north OF Lake Huron.
IL has been warmer east or the Mlssis-
slppi and in Montana and cooler from
the Mississippi westward 70 the ROCKY
mountains.
Local showers and thunder-storms are
reported from the northern States from
the Gulf and Florida coasts.
The temperature has fallen decidedly
IN northern Texas. with local rains and
higher northerly winds.
Cooler weather with local thun Ter
storms are indicated for the lower Mis-
sissippi valley and Tennessee
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-23

cnrrNsBORO. \. c. Aug. %.-sre-
,,o, THE Gnlfori County Democratic
C",yent,on met here TO day. Hon. c.
" Watson. candidate for Governor. was
-, hand and addressed the convention.
The following ticket was nominated.
senate. Alfred NJ. Scales; House. j. c.
1,e,nett and John Bunch: Sheriff, John
NJ wharton: Treasurer, Colorel W. 5.
psnkin. coroner. VIII A. Scott; Regis
Yer Of Deods. a. G.. Kirkman; Surveyor.
w. T. Mclean.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-23
VOTED IN MANCuFsTrp
SOUND MONEY IN PETERsBURG.
A Largeiy-Attended Meeting Fleets Dele
gates to the Richmond Convention.


PETERSBURG, VA. Aug %. Special.
The sound-money men Of Petersburg held
a largely-attended meeting tonight at
\. L. lin Camp Hall. Mr.. Thomas
jefferson Meredith was made chairman
and Mr.. James NJ. Quicke, secretary.
The object OF the meeting was TO elect
delegates TO the State Convention TO bee
held in IichmOnd on the 9Th instant.
The following were elected: EX-Goyer-
nor William T.. Cameron. y. T.. Titus.
W. NJ. Habnston. H. =. Stratton. VIII
liam J.. thinner. John r.. w. Smith.
Charles Cohen, 4. j. Clements. Simon
Seward, Julius Liebert, T.. c. NenabIc.
Charles W. Bland. Alexander Hamilton.
Charles III. Cuthbert, ". j. Meredith.
Louis A. Rosenstock. 4. A. Hartley. Hen
ry O'Ncll, Charles Brown, ". r. Wells.
Augustus Wright. James NJ. Quickc. Sid
ncy H. Harrison. Robert Cahaniss, Rich
ard r. Barham. ". j. Acree. Bartlett
Roper benjamin Lyon, Eli Kull W. q.
Radcliffe.
A Campaign Committee was also elect
ed. This committee consists Of Benia-
min Lyon. julius Liebert. r. NJ Woody,
Charles Bland W l.. thinner IA. L.
Stratton. Simon Seward. W. j. Acroe.
Nelson r. Pattesou. ~. j Meredith. +.
T. Titus. a B. Wood. Samuel Burweu.
Westmore Brown, Il W. Brown, 5. w.
Nenable
S,swing speeches were made by ex-
Congressman T.. &. Nenable. Alexander
Hamilton. and Bartlett Roper. The lat
ter is president OF tho Chamber Of Com
mcrce.
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WASHINGTON, Aug. 22.-Mr. Jno. Boyle
chairman Of the local Committee on In
vltaton, having in charge the ratincauon
meeting to be held in this city received
n letter from Mr.. Bryan this morning.
Among other things. he said
81 will stop IN Washington on my way
from the South TO New England. l can.
not fix the date. but l hope It WIN not
be long after the Goth OF September. l. l.
win let you know as soon as the Date Is
nKed posLtively."
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Five perisbed in the Flames.

HUNTSVILLE, ONT. Aug. 22.-The
dwelling OF Mrs. Quaif. a widow, was
bnrn,d late last night, ana Mrs bernard
Phillips daughter OF Mrs. CuaI' Mrs.
Quaif her dauHhter-in-law, and the lat-
ters two children perished ma me haiiles. me-.
lives in attempting TO save the children.
Jessie Phillips. daughter Of Mrs. Phillips,
was burned 30 badly that her lie Is III
danger.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-23
Fourteen Drowned in Wreck.

LONDON, Aug 22-The italian ship
Frances Clampe, Captain Maresca, from
swansea, August 18th. for San Francisco,
arrived at Falmouth today with her
bow plates bent and her frames broken.
she reports that ON August 10Th, or the
scily Islands. she colided and sunk the
French schooner Mouette, from Iceland
for PoutrieuN. Ten OF the schooner 5
crew were saved and fourteen drowned
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-23
A Wine ON Fire.

cuATANOoGA. TENN. Aug. 22.-The
,-oiron ,nines owned by the Nelson liYi,
Csr,Danv SsI,v, are ON FIRE. About midnig u, 7,
SoiuiI,,i'aIb ,ast niebt entry No. was discovered
10 be on ire, and all available men W. y, H.
nut TO work to fight the hain, ~ non
Iii he allowed TO work In any part OF
,ba mine until the inspectors say All =
safe. At present the gas appears TO pe
confined TO one mine. This IL inc illue
and entry IN which twenty-siX miners
lost their lives A few months ago.
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rill.immons Returns in Kind.

NEW YORK. Aug. 22.-Robert Fltzslm-
mons. the pugiist. arrived here TINS morn
ing on the steamship Paris. tltzsiWmon5
said his health was excellent lie eA
nrassod himself as being ready 10 nght
any man i'm the world except those whom
he had already met. with regard TO Cor
betr." De said "let him go out and get
a. reputation. / have told him tnat be
fore. ann champion now and will die
tate terms, just as no told me once TO
get reputation"
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that there ls no sort Of doubt about the
delegates already selected. So far as
New Kent is concerned. they exhibit the
following letter from tho chairman Of
the Democratic party in that county:
boulevard. Va. August q, 1895.
Canaan John Lamb;
Dear Captain,-I have seen In the Dis
patch several times that you only haVe
three out Of the four delegates from
New Kent. This IS an error. You have
an four delegates. would have writ
ten YOU before. bus waited to be certain
about II
'Yours truly. l.. +. BARNES"
They also have letter from Hon.
Manly II. Barnes. saying that New
Kent IS solid for Lamb. ."
As 10 Manchester. they say that there
can be no manner Of doubt that all Of
the thirteen delegates are FOR Lamb. and
they invite any one who doubs the state
mcnt 20 inquire OF Mr.. Charles l.. Page,
Mr.. ". II. Garnett. Mr.. -. l.. puniam.
Mr.. Geo. T. Smith. Mr.. X. X. Roberts.
Mr.. A. Eoysll Mr ;. NJ Pcrdue. Mr..
Henry Jordan. or Mr.. a. g. Evans. or
or the delegates who are not named in
this list They think that Il is quite
useless to discuss this matter. A. TO
Tenrico. thov say that their first claim
is undoubtedly corredt-that CAPTAIN
Lamb has % OF the "a delegates-and they
offer the following letter as to Colonel
Eiletts claim OF half a delegate at
Bruins.
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and one sleeper. II looked as II the
whole plant would be destroyed ana a
second alarm was turned in, and twelve
lines of hose played on the burning build
ings.
Seventy-ive men employed I'm the shops
lost all their tools. IL IS particularly
distressing to them as the force and work
be out Of work until the shops are re-
built. The loss will reach $4,000, on
which the company carries a blanket in
surance, but IL will not cover the loss.