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A SINGULAR ACCIDENT.
The Newport News Disabled for 4,
Time by Il Drifting Log.

The Newport News Disabled for II
Time by Drifting Log.
peculiar accident happened to the pal
ace steamer Newport News while at her
dock in Norfolk yesterday afternoon, which
came near causing a serious detention. A
large pine log, some six feet in length and
twelve to fifteen inches thick, the cast
away top of a pile, became firmly wedSed
into the space between the propeller blade
and the stern post of the steamer, so that
it was impossible to move the wheel in
either direction. The wheel was in motion
when the log was caught, and the jar was
felt all over the boat, and such was the
force of the shock that the blade Of the
propeller was buried in the wood to the
depth of three or four inches. Capt. Geos-
hogan and his crew. who were on the spot,
tried to dislodge the spar by the use Of
axes and ropes, but their efforts We're I'M
successful, until the captain, throwing Off
his coat and shoes, plunged into the dirty
dock water, and, with axes and wedges,
succeeded, after nearly an hours hard
work. in splitting off several pieces from
the log. While in the water Capt. GeoShe-
gan was taken with a violent cramp in one
of his legs, and had to be assisted out and
briskly rubbed. Notwithstanding this, he
pluckily went back again to his work, and
when the engineer cautiously turned on the
steam, the last section of the log foated
up, amid the cheers of the crowd which
Lined the wharf The accident delayed the
boat only about fifteen minutes, although
she failed to secure ali her freight.
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ST. CECHIA's ACADEMY.
commencement Exercises Held Mt
MetzerOtt Hall,

The exercises incident to the twenty
eighth annual commencement of St. Ce-
elias Academy took place yesterday af-
ternoon at Metzerott Hall, which was no.
only crowded both on the floor and in the
galleries, but many persons unable to Sc
cure seats were content to stand through
out the entire time occupied for the rendi-
ton CT the program.
The entire prcgra twas so we'll perform
ed that it is almost Impossible to select any
piece for special communication. The exer-
clses We're opened with a march from
alfalfa" by Mendelssohn, in which the
following participated: The Misses Nc
Donald. c. Smith. E. Patterson, T. Casey,
\. OCGrrcr, l. Tow nshend H. Sargent.
NJ. Morgan and the ST. Cecilia's Violin and
Mandolin Club; THE Reapers," chorus
by Clapisson, was rendered by the vocal
CLASS. accompanied en- the piano by Miss
S. Mcdonald; n essay, "Laurel-Crowned
Women" was read by Miss E. Williams of
the graduating class, and received many
expressions of commentator on the part
of the audience; Homage to Verdi" by
DGroc. was performed by the Misses S.
Burke. j. Mulrati, A Weiss, L. Casey and
a. O'Connor.
Come and Join the Merry Dance" a
double quartet by Turney, was much ap-
preciated by the audience. It was per-
formed by eight young ladies, the Misses
j. Darling, NJ. McFadden, NJ Madigan NJ
Torrens, E. Smith, r. Repetti. L. Williams
and n. Howard, who played Simultaneous
ly on pianos. The Scarf Drill" which was
given by the Junior class, also gave much
satisfaction. Miss 1. Townshend's ESSAY
entitled Seek the Pearls Beneath the
Tide was a scholarly production, and as
was the case of the previous essayist, Miss
Williams. she was rewarded upon conclud-
ing the reading with enthusiastic applause.
THE Daisies a chorus, was sung by
thirty little girls, accompanied on the
piano by Miss NJ. McFadden. A panto-
mime exercise was rendered by number
Of the pupils, after which vocal solo,
The Flower Girl" was sung by Miss
Darling.
The Immaculate Conception" beauti-
full tableau, was given, a number of the
pupils taking part. A "Grande Fantastic
Brillante," was rendered by the Misses s.
Mcdonald. L. Burke, NJ. McFadden and c.
Smith The Fairy DELL" an overture by
Grey. was fiji ely executed on the violin.
mandolin. guitar and piano, by the follow
ing ladies' First violin. Miss X. Radcliffe;
second. Miss A. L. Quill; first mandolin,
Miss y. Mccormick; second, Mss NJ.
keane; guitars, Miss n. Boyle. Miss 9.
Donohoe; piano, Miss NJ. McFadden. "Bea-
con Lights was the theme Of the vale
Gictorian, Miss A. O'Conror. Charity" a
chorus by Rossini, was rendered by the
vocal class. accompanied by Miss S. Nc
Donald. ''Boccacio," by Maylath, was
sung by the Misses Tuohy. NJ. Mccormick,
A. Beuchert. e. Hazen, K. Eckloff, M Madi-
gan, f. Rogers and l.. Gloyd Graduating
gold medals and diplomas were conferred
on the cless of '9S, the Misses Agnes Maria
OConnnr, Gilberta Irene Townshend and
Elizabeth Frances Williams. by Rev ].
O'Bri"n. who closed the exercises with an
appropriate address.
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EXCURSIONS.

About fifteen hundred people accompanied
the Jolly Fat Mems Club on an excursion
to River View yesterday, Notwithstanding
the threatening weather, and enjoyed the
day in thorough and hearty manner. The
Jolly Fat Men and the Metropolitan rail-
way teams played IA game of base bail dur
ing the day. which was one 81 the features
Of the outing. The Fat NJ won by
score of 10 to 4. Another feature was the
Involuntary bath given eight of the fat iuen
by Capt. Randall. The eight chosen were
the heaviest Of the heavy. and we're gently
persuaded to try shooting the chute"
hey were crowded into the front end of
the boat, which, of course. as it struck the
water, plOwed through II instead of over it
and laid on the bottom. AS the water is
only three feet deep, the bath was not
serious one. and the objects Of the genial
captains joke waded out amid the hearty
laughter of the assembled crowd, many of
whom knew what was going 10 happen
The crowd enjoyed ITSELF although the rain
irterfered slightly with the sport, and re-
turned home at late hour we'll pleased
with the hospitality Of the largest cub in
the city in one sense, if not in another
On account of the heavy downpour which
struck the city yesterday afternoon, the
annual excursion of the National Rifles to
Marshall Hall. which was to have occurred
az 80 CLOCK, was postponed until the
hrst open date of the Manchester Tickets
which We're sold for last evening Will be
honored on that OCCASION of Course. due
notice Of which will be given
The only direct route to Chamberlin's
hew hotel and the Hygeia at Old Point
Comfort is by way of the Norfolk, and
Washington Steamboat Company's steap,-
ers, Newport News, Norfolk and Washing
ton. one of which leaves 7th street wharf
every evening in the year at o'clock,
arriving at Old Point at $50 following
morning. The accommoda tons on these
steamers are first class, being furnished
throughout with electric lights, ard the
table supplied with the best the markets
OF Norfolk and Washington afford. Al
Norfolk connections are made with the
Old Dominion Steamship Company's
steamers for New York and all noints
north and south.
The popularity of those Indian Head
trips or the steamer Manchester was very
mGch IN evidence on the first trips of the
season. last Friday and Saturday even
ings. Despite the GOODNESS of the weather
there was goodly number aboard on both
trips oil the boat. Now, that the mercury
mas apparently gone up to stay these de-
lightful runs on the Potomac will doubt
less be more appreciated and more largely
patronized Those who are fond of dan.
ing may tip the light fantastic TO their
hearts' content at Marshall Hall until the
return of the Manchester from indian
Head, at $50. There will be music bv
Schroeder s popular band. The boat leaves
her wharf, as usual, at $40 pm These
trips Will be continued Friday and Satur-
day evenings in June and Thursday. Friday
and Saturday evenings during JULY An
gust and September.
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GARDEN PARTY.
Daughters Of the American RevOlu-
ton to Aid Continental Hall.

ton 10 Ala continental HULL
One of the chief social events Of this week
will be the garden party to be given under
the auspices Of the Mary Washington Chap
ter, Daughters of the American Revolution,
for the benefit Of the Continental Hall fund.
The garden party Is to take place at Bel
mont, corner 18th and Clifton streets, to-
morrow. from 4:3O until II o'clock and Ia
directly under the auspices of the Con-
tinental Hall committee of the chapter.
The Continental Hall committee was ap-
pointed by the Mary Washington Chapter
the 9th of May last, and the work Of the
committee was outlined 80 as to provide
for the raising of $1,000 by the 22d Of Feb
ruary next. This committee consists Of
Mrs. Mark B. Hatch, Mrs. William Hoge,
Mrs. William Doe, Mrs. DR.. Anita New
comb MCGEE, Mrs. G. II. Hill, Mrs. Harry
Heath, Mrs. Daniel Reiff and Mrs Stephen
j. Field. or these Mrs. Hatch and Mrs. Doe
have been untiring in their efforts for the
success Of the coming event. while the
whole committee has worked faithfully
toward the complete success of the whole
work of the body. A great many dona tons
have been received by the committee to APP
ply to the fund. and 1t Is thought that the
proceeds Of the garden party will nearly
supply the needed addition to bring the fund
up to the required sum.
The arrangements for the fete have about
been completed and nothing remains IN
doubt except the weather. With this doubt
removed, IL is expected tnat the Nunu Will
be an entire success and reflect the great
est amount OF credit upon the projectors OF
the fete.
The spacious grounds will be dcckci out
In gala attire, while the Marine Band will ha
on hand. through the courtesy of the Sec
rotary of the Navy. To discourse music
throughout tae evening. The band Will he
In attendance from 30 until 80. Refresh
T.nts will he served by the committees In
charge of the fete. The patronesscs have
been selected as IA rule from among the OFF,
GERS OF the chapter. and comprise Miss Nir-
g!n!a Miller. Mrs. Elizabeth blair Leo. Mrs
Simon Newcomh, Mrs Emma r. Moses.
Mrs. Mark Il. Hatch. Mrs. J. II. Garrison.
Mrs. Violet Blair Janin. Mrs. A. II. John
son. Mrs. William Hoge. Mrs. William Doe.
Miss Elizabeth McLain. Mrs. s. {. NJ. Fen
dali, Mrs. Fannie Reading, Mrs. DIR. Anita
Newcomh MCGEE. Mrs. q. II. HILL Mrs.
Harry Heath. Mrs Kate X. Henry. Mrs.
Roberdeau Buchanan. Mrs. A l.. Barber.
Mrs. Green Clay Goodloe and Mrs. Danl
Reiff.
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EXCURSIONS TOMORROW.

Steamer Manchester for Mount Vernon at
10 am. and go pm, and for Marshall Hail
at 10 am, go and $50 pm.
intermediate landings at 9:3O am, and for
Marshall Hall at $50 pm.
Steamer Harry Randall for Colonial
BeaCh and river landings at Z am.
Steamer Washington for Nc rfolk and
Fortress Monroe at Z pm.
Steamer John Sylvester for Colonial
Beach at am
Trains leave the Baltimore and Ohio sta
ton for Bay Ridge at 9:l5 am. and 4:2s
pm.
Steamer Jane Moseley for Colonial Beach
ar
Steamer Samuel J. PentZ for River View
al 10 am, and 6:45 pm Excursion given
by st. AIoysius Branch, No. 10, Catholic
Knights of America.
Cars to Arlington leave every hour from
1872 street and Pennsylvania avenue.
Mount Vernon Park.-Cars leave every
hour from 1872 street and Pennsylvania
avenue.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-06-10

The senior and junior classes Of C;onzaga
College Will indulge in a prize contest IN
elocuJion this evening at the Notre Dame
Hall. corner of Myrtle and North Capitol
streets. beginning at 40 O'Clock Those
who are 20 participate are: Senior classes
Henry Hegarty. G. Hugh Duffy George
Adair. John A Curran. George Lansdale
and Ernest BriScOe. Junior classas-Daniel
Cox, Richard Curtin. James O'Conuor.
Thomas EckIof. Michael Dr:scon. William
REGAIN cyrus Julien. james Spottswood.
+ rank DeYeTeuN, Edward Carroll. John
N-asher and Thomas McPike. Tho.a Who
h%Fe consented TO serve as iulres are
Messrs. j. J. Mccarthy, John j. Dolan and
Rosa r Downing
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-06-10

The rate to Bay Ridge the beautiful ex-
cursion resort on the Chesapeake Bay has
been reduced this season to 50 cents for
adults, except for evening train a rate of
80 cents Will be charged, with rebate of -
cents after coupon is stamped by tickle.
agent at Bay Ridge. Half rate for chill
Gren between the ages of ) and l. years
Trains leave B. and o. depot week DAYS
!:l' am and LIS pm; Sundays 9:3J a. m
1:t}p ami 3:15 pm.-Advt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-06-10
COMPANY IncOrnOrRteI

Articles Incorporating the American
Home Life Insurance Company have been
filed by Alexander NJ. Proctor, Samuel c.
Phinney and Edwin Roberts. They and A.
J. Robbins, J. H. Vermilyea and Andrew
Wilson are named as the directors of the
company. the capital stock of which is
placed at $4,000, divided into 400 shares Of
SO each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-06-10
Greatly Reduced Rates to Denver
COL. in Transatlantic RaiIraad

On account of the National Council
Junior Order United American Mechanics
at Denver, Col. the Pennsylvania railroad
Will sell, on Iune 11-12. special excursion
tickets to Denver. Col. and return al rate
Cf 5000. Two dollars additional is to be
laid at Denver at time of validation of re-
turn PORTION of ticket.-AdYt
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Will Serve Six Years.

Mr.. Z. H. Turner, counsel for Nelson and
Lewis, the young men convicted recently
OF robblng Peter Outwater Of Paterson,
N. D., last March by administering knock
out drops to him, today withdrew the ap-
peal noted to the Court Of Appeals. Judge
Cole thereupon directed that the sentence
imposed by him on the men, six years i'm
prisonment in the Albany penitentiary at
hard labor, be at once carried into effect
The men will therefore be transported to
the penitentiary in few days.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-06-10

verdict in favor of Harrison S. Bar
bour has been rendered by direction of
Judge McComas, in the suit instituted
against him by Simon P. Gross. The plain
tiff claimed that the defendant failed to
carry, out contract for the reselling Of
premises Gl7 and gu 18th street.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-06-10
When Congress Adjourn.

senators and memebers who intend leav-
ing the city and having furniture or per-
sonal effects of any kind to sell or store
Will do we'll by consulting c. G.. Sloan &
Co, 400 St, Army and Navy Storage
ROOms.-AdYt.
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Saturday and Sunday Trims 10 The


commencing Saturday, May 80, and con-
uulng until further notice the B. and o.
*; Il. 90. VIII sell excursion tickets at rate
of one fare for the round trip for regular
trains of Saturday and Sunday, to points
on the metropolitan branch and main limo
between Washington, Harper's Ferry and
CharlestoWn, and TO points or the WASH
ington branch between Washington and
laurel-AdYt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-06-10
CITY AND DISTRICT.
WILL SmSfninel

The will of the kate John r. Cullen has
been sustained by the verdict of jury
rendered in Circuit Court No. 9 The
mother of the testator claimed that he was
not of sound and disposing mind AMI that
the Will was procured through undue in
hUence. Mrs. a. Rupert was named as
beneficiary The estate is said to be VAL
ueI at but a few hundred dollars
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-06-10
Try Duh make IS; unexcelled. sickle's.

DON'T LET YOUR MEAT MAN
get the best of you-hut get the best of
meat man or woman can buy-that's
kEANES FAMOUS HOME-DR ESSED
Meat. Top quality at regular market prices
you're sure of at kEASE'S, 35-J1 Cen NIX
For Spring Lamb and New York Roast
Beef go to John R Kelly. 9th st. wing
Center Market Corned Beef speciality.
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FOR RENT-Lot 100 feet square. south
east corner 18th and c SITS. NV. opposite
the White Lot, and on the thOroughfare
leading TO the monument grounds, will be
rented during Christian Endeavor week,
with the privilege Of a week before the
meeting to allow the tenant time to make
preparations. for the sum- of $50, payable
i'll advance. Thos. f. Waggamau, 911 F
NV.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-06-10
Divorce Granted.

Eliza Scrogens has been granted di-
vorce from Philip Scrogens by Judge Hag-
ner. Mrs. Scrogens filed her petition the
18th of last October, claiming that her
husband deserted her
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-06-10
heNy Chase Lots to Re Sold by Auc-
tion Tomorrow Afternoon at 3 O'Clock

Radcliffe, Sutton & Co.. auctiOneers. will
sen tomorrow afternoon in front of prem
lSeS, by order of L. c. Denham. assignee
N".dabie building lots fronting on Mag
nciia avenue and the circle. For further
description. terms. etc, see the advertise
ment IN tOday's Star. auction column
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-06-10
LCClL MENTION.
ADJUSTMENTS TONIGHT.

Aliens Grand Opera House.-Vaudeville.
Chevy Chase Park--Music.
Columbia Photograph Company. 919 Penn
sylvania avenue MISUNDERSTANDING or
the Craphophone and kaleidoscope.
Kernan's Lyceum Theater.-Summer Bur-
lesque and Vaudeville.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-06-10
For the Republican National Ccnven-
ton. st. Louis, Mo-

The Pennsylvania railroad will sell round
trip tickets June II to Is good to return
until June p, at one-fare rate.-Adyt.
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Congress Heights office es1 Pa. ave.-Advt.


We furnish the finest butter produced.
0-Ib. boxes $l.2J James F. Oyster 900 Pa.
ave, Center anC X st. markets.-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-06-10

NO NEED OF INSURING CARPETS
here. Our building is flreproof. We take
every precautiOn against fire. Carpets in
sUred. Cleaned properly. without injury
Empire Carpet Cleaning Wks. ,ts}1-5 NASSAU.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-06-10

Money to lend al and per cent on real
estate Frank I. Rawlings, 1905 Pa ave.
Advertisement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-06-10
CITY ITEMS.

Our Carpet Insurance Means
that We'll return carpets wholly uninjurei
or their full value in cash. We make carpets
fresh as new. Take out spots and stains.
NJ. r. THORP, 1888 Maine ave. sw. 1t
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ADJUSTMENTS.

THERE WILL BE GARDEN FETE AT BEL
mont ao 14th and Cf ton sts THURSDAY June II,
tinental Hall committee of the Mary Washing
ton Chapter. Daughters Of the American Revolu-
ton. All patriotic societies in the District are
earnestly urged to attend and lend their aid to
this grand object. It,
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You Won't Get Salty Hams
CIR tough, fat hams if you buy "Partridg,
Hams" They're sweet, tender and juicy. II
all markets. B. Emmert, BOP Cent mkt /
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Pay what You VIII.

Pay What You VIII,
it's impossible to buy other hams as good
as Dove Brand" Hams. There are none.
Miller G. krogmann, Center & N L. mkts /
Fireworks! Lanterns, Fireworks.-Gould.
je9-2ts
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-03-28
ENGINEER ALIENS COAT FOUND.
Was at the Bottom of the River Below
Middle Falls.

Lewiston, March 27.-The black ulster
worn by Chief Engineer W. A. Allen
of the Maine Central when he fell from
the bridge and was drowned at Lewis
ton, was found at 10 O'Clock Friday fore
noon by boats Grew which was drag.
g1ng the river below the middle falls The
coat was ripped half way up the back,
but was not torn in any other way. The
sleeves were right side out, and no but
tons We're torn off. In his pockets wore
his leather gloves, his note book and a
newspaper. The coat was brought to the
surface by the grapples, and was at once
recognized and taken up to the engine
cab OF the construction crew of ths rail
road at the bridgeswhore it was dried.
The mystery is how the coat could have
been torn from the body of the drowned
man without turning the sleeves inside
out, or even torn off at all after the body
was cold.
1t is probable that the coat came eff in
tho struggle before Mr.. Allen WAS dead.
The bridge crew think that the coat came
off or was torn off by the rocks when the
man went over the falls. The locality in
which the coat was found tended tu
prove that it went over the middle OF the
falls and not over West Pitch.
The diver went back to Portland
Thursday forenoon.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-03-28
BRIEFLY TOLD.

The oyster schooner Matte Lsford of
Fairton capsized during a squall in
Cohansey river, 10 miles below Bride
ton, N. j., Thursday. Two men were
drowned.
| A bold burglary was discovered at
Beverly, Mass, yesterday morning when
the clothing store of D. M. Griffin was
opened and it was learned that goods
valued at between $500 and $500 were
missing. 1t was evidently the work of
experts.
A despatch from Cape Town says that
force of colonists under command of +.
q. Selous, the explorer has started for
the disturbed districts in Matabeland to
quel the revolt of the natives there.
An electric street car oollided with an
omnibus filed with people at Leayitt and
Lake streets. Chicago, at 10. 80 yesterday,
and the vehicle was totally destroyed.
bout dozen were injured, none seri-
ously.
Steamer California. which arrived in
New York yesterday morning, brought
from Gibraltar seven shipwrecked seamen
OF the British steamer ST. Pierre, which
was abandoned at sea February l. The
crew We're picked up by the steamer Nor.
| MAMMA.
| Manuel Flores, Chapa and Laure
| Aguerre, who were arrested in Ell Pasco.
lex. two weeks ago on complaint sor the
| Mexican consul. charging them with
organizing a revolutionary expedition
against tine Mexican republic, have been
acquitted.
Train, No. II, of the Illinois & Iowa
railway, east bound, loaded with grain
and dressed beef was wrecked near Toto
Indiana, Thursday night The wrecking
tran in bands found the dead bodies of
four unknown men in car of oats.
The St. James Gazette, commenting
| upon the Prince of Wales's acceptance OF
honorary membership in the Thirteen
club OF New York, asks whsther the
Prince was Informed of the nature Of the
club, which, according to New York
newspaper, pledged itself to do all in its
power to aid Cuba.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-03-28
WHOLESALE CREMATION OF cATTL
Belgrade Farm Herds and Barn Destroyed
by Fire.

Belgrade. Me-, March 27.-The barn
and sheds of Fred Hilton in the west
part Of the town, two miles south of Bel
grade Mills. were destroyed by fire Thurs
day at about II O'Clock a. m. All of the
stock, consisting Of five COWS, IS sheep
and 10 early lambs were burned, togeth
er with hay and farming tools.
Mr.. Hilton was away, having gone to
Augusta for the day, and there was at
home Mrs. Hilton who was sick, her sis
ter and boy three or four years old.
The origin of the fire Is mystery. A
neighbor, Mr.. Elliott Damren, who
passed by the place about is minutes be-
fore the fire was discovered, saw a man
standing in the barn door, but the NOM
ent that he saw Mr.. Damren he stepped
out of sight. There ara neighbors living
near, and it is quite thickly settled
neighborhood, but it is not known that
any one else saw any strange person in
the vicinity.
The sister of Mrs. Hilton rushed into
the barn to try to save the cattle as soon
as the fir, was discovered, but the heat
compelled her to retreat. The loss is
from $500 to $1,000 and there was an in
surance of $500 on the barn and hay.
The house and stable being situated on
the opposite side of the road and the
wind being favorable, were saved.