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The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1897-10-29
Accidentally Killed.

Yesterday morning Earl, the 16.year old
son of Geo. Golf, residing on Symes & Har-
ris' addition. accidentally shot and killed
himself while hunting. The shot entered
his side just above the left hip, and pene-
trated the stomach and intestines, causing
death in less than twenty minutes after the
accident happened. The boy was found by
his father who heard the report of the gun
and his cries for help. DR.. Arnold was
sent for but before he arrived the boy died.
The real cause of the accident is unknown,
but it is thought he was standing on log
and dropped the gun, hitting the hammer
on the log and causing the discharge.
Coroner Monroe is holding an inquest this
morning.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1897-10-29
Hall Furniture.

A good old oaken settle is not bad
thing for halls, with its sheer severi-
ties Of paneled back and its sturdy
plank footing-not easy to be sure. We
do not want any cushioned luxuries in
a hallway. 1t is rather a good place to
receive "bores," if we must receive
them at ALL and an oaken settle of old
ish and homely rectangularities does
not tempt long stay. Decorator and
Furnisher says much the same concern
ing overweight oaken chairs with
great bulges of uneasy and recreant
carving. The hall is good place for
such, except they be inhibited by too
palpable nonagreement with other
fixtures, but there is always this good
in hall, that it takes q tumble" of
things more justly and carries them
more easily than other. rooms.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1897-10-29
The only fjdh Grade Baking Powder
Offered al moderate PRICE
CALUMET s sex'%s
~MONE> 80 Go0D~
A son was born at Princeton, N. j., yes
terday to EXPIRES. and Mrs. Grover Clevo-
land.

Wooden goods manufacturers report de-
mand brisk, prices steady, and an unwill-
ingness by makers to accept new orders at
present quotations. Advances are reported
for Bessemer pig-ir and steel billets with
quick sales, but prices are firmly held
Some steel mills are not able to keep up
with orders. The domestic consumption or
pig-iron last month was extraordinarily
heavy and promises to greatly stimulate pro-
ductiOn. Bradstreet's.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1897-10-29
Household Gods.

The ancient Greeks believed that the
Penates were the gods who attended to the
welfare and prosperity of the family. They
were worshiped as household gods IN every
home. The household god Of today is DR..
Kings New Discovery. For consumption,
coughs, colds. and for all affections of
throat, chest and lungs 1t is invaluable. II
has been tried for quarter of century
and is guaranteed to cure, or money re-
turned. No household should be withou;
this good angel. 1t Is pleasant to take and
safe and sure remedy for old and young.
Free trial bottles at Will Il. Collins & Co.,
and j. 8. Haggart's.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1897-10-29
THE HOUSEHOLD.
Grown Worcester China-The Bachelor
Basket Hall Furniture-Serving
Salmon as Chops.

Crown Worcester has the preference
nowadays among china for the table. In
making this announcement writer in
the New York Sun explains that 1t is
the Crown, not the Royal Worcester.
This china is heavy and to the unaccus-
toned eye ugly, but it grows in favor,
and you soon like its odd shape and
prim decoration. There is no suspicion
of gliding or ornate work about this
Worcester. The scallops of the dishes
and plates may be edged about with
green, or they may be left plain, and
the one pattern of flowers sprayed over
the surface is in rigid, set bouquets,
with never leaf or tendril straying out
from the main bunch. The colors used
are what are called strong, natural col
ors, real reds, undertaking blues, un-
doubted puppies and green's. There is
no blending. Everything is stiff, set
and prim ON lusterless surface, yet
this china makes the filigreed lattice
work and delicate coloring of the shin
ing French porcelain look common and
think after the new old English type
has grown on you and you have noted
its beauties.
OF all the quaint shaped platters, Gu
riously curved coffeepots and mystic
rious looking muffin plates, each with
an eyeleted cover to let the steam es-
cape, this old English china appears to
have the monopoly Ponderous is the
word best suited to the great meat dish
es, and the handles to their covers once
seen will not be forgotten.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1897-10-29
Cures
"Cures talk " in favor WEu NJ
of Hoods Sarsaparilla, @X
as for no other medi- - y -

cine. It's great cures recorded in truthful,
convincing language Of grateful men and
women, constitute its most effective adj
vertising. Many of these cures are mar
velous. They have won the confidence of
the people; have given Hoods Sarsapa-
rilla the largest sales in the world, and
have made necessary for its manufacture
the greatest laboratory on earth. Hoods
Sarsaparilla ia known by the cures it has
made-cures of scrofula, salt rheum and
eczema, cures OF rheumatism, neuralgia
and weak nerves, cures OF dyspepsia, liver
troubles, catarrh cures which prove
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1897-10-29
Commissioner Notice.

In the matter of the estate Of George H. Smith,
deceased. We, the undersigned, having been ap
pointed by the Hon. Matthew Bush, Judge OF
Probate in and for the county Of Shiawassee
examine and adjust all claims and demands Of
all persons against said estate, do hereby give
notice that we will meet at the ONCE Of Henry
county, on Monday, the nth day Of January
1898, and on the 18th day OF April. A. d.
1893, at 10 o'clock In the forenoon Of each Of
said days for the purpose Of receiving and ad
justing oil claims against said estate, and tina
six months from the 18th day Of October, 1897
are allowed to creditors to present their claims
TO said commissioners for adjustment and allow
ance.
Dated the e5th day of October, 1897.
HENRY A. SPALDING,
CnEsTER M KELLOGG.
FRANK A. WIMPLE,
Commissioners.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1897-10-29

Dry reason OF repeated requests have decided
- to visit Owosso once in five weeks, and Will
be at the private parlor OF the Wildermutn
House, where i can be consulted free upon all
cases. Everything CONFIDENTIAL. All are re-
quested to bring two ounces OF urine. Charges
moderate, and no fncurable cases taken. kal
ways make diseases OF women and children
speciality; also chronic diseases. have dis
posed Of my local business In order TO take the
road, especially for the benefit OF chronic suf-
ferers Come and see me; IL costs you nothing.
All medicines furnished you are purely vege-
table-roots, herbs and banks. Correspondence
solicited before nv visit II possible Address
me at 444 Que ST., Toledo, Ohio.
CASES 1 CURE.
Dyspepsia, All Sexual Diseases,
rheumatism, Heart Disease,
Indigestion, Consumption In It's
Fits, Early Stages
Piles, Bronchitis.
Neuralgia, Sore Eyes,
All Nervous Diseases, Urinary Troubles,
Costyeness, Lost Manhood,
Fevers and Results, Kidney and Liver
Blood Diseases, Complaints,
And all Chronic Diseases.
BY my now process through the blood OK,
anime all diseases through the blood, treat ali
through the blood and cure all that pronounce
durable through the blood direct.
Catarrh, Salt Rheum, Female Weakness
Paralysis, Scrofula, Seminal Weakness
Eruptions, Tumors, Tape Worms
Cancer, Effects OF Malaria, oil Skin and Blood
Diseases and Ill effects OF Grippe
DIR. +. b. MONROE.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1897-10-29

Wanted, lady or gentleman to represent
us In Ow0sso. Lekko Co., 50 Dearborn
street, Chicago.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1897-10-29
Rec
To all Interested applicants, a sample box.
KfRBY,S ECZEMA CURE.

This win prove 20 you that there IL CURE for this
forms and 20 he m , 70 For All skin ss AZ a
For sample, address KIRBY CHEMICAL CO.,
GRAND HAVEN. MICH, v. .. A..
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1897-07-21
lICOR De BREA DEL DOCTOR GONzAL e.

de S, III. enpenara averiguar 81 es cierto
en- Puerto-H :co impunenente las leyes que de-
que ccsen en- este pacffco pals esos fatfdicos
rumores de con2poates que de cuando en- GUAM
do espantan nuestra sociedad. Vivimos al fina.
liar e' sig|o die: !; ziuo1e, preciamos de
civilizados oristianos, semejantes procedi-
mientos 81 reaN!lasen c;ertos, nos reba arfan del
nivel social cue reclana nuestra cultura.
x*x For r 0. de 9 del corriente, ha 81
do nombrado escribiente provisional de Ofcinas
Mlitares de osta Isla, nuestro amigo ell sargen-
to del batall,in dc Artilleria de Plaza don Fran
cisco Pavon E'araja.
* Rat;ota esta noche por la banda del
Battalion Provisional de Puerto Rico namero i:
Primero. - Polka dc Ia trompetilla de <Madrid
Parfs,> <hueca Valve rde. Segundo.-
Sinfonfa original Canafea Tercero.--Preludio
de Ia zarzue,a eel ALillo de Hierro,> Marques.
Cuarto.-El5i}ogo dc Ia opera <MeGst6feIes,o
Boito. Quinto.-Pot pourri, VaIses, Wald.
tenfel. Sexto.- Paso doble eArteche,, Val.
*** Circula con insistencia la noticia de
Conditional en- esta Capital, hasta Sc oitan va
y redactarlo.
~ Ell domingo IS del corriente, $50
imponentes, depositaron la Gaia de Ahorros
de Mayagdez, la cantidad de $l26l, IS ctvs.
Xxx Con ell tftulo de EEL Pasaje del Siglo,
acaba de abrirse una fonda en- la calle de San
Francisco numero 81, esquina al Calej6n de la
Capilla, donde Sc sirven las meiores comidas 4
todas horas del dfa y de la noche. Vale la pena
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1897-07-21
RICOS Y POBRES

Era eno de redes que ponen las bocas
de las madrguerae.
Puseron veinte las bocas,
boclo animaito largo ojo, de oos aapecto
nteiigente feroz
Era un huron.
El animal est6 ell pescuezo para asprar bosque
y redondos ojos Sc faron los de
Juan puso bocabajo sobre la huron
puso la enrada de de aa bocas marguera
y escuchar atencion.
III animal ofate6 Ell suelo derecha izquierda, parec6
buscar ell camno nstante, desapaeci6
Muy oyeron los cazadore galope coneos
que huan epavordos para brarse los morros dentes
del huron. t-
En- de cuarto de hora docena de
conejo las redes que les cerraban paso que
iban cayendo elias apodeaban de eos
daban punetazo la que les dejaba sin vida
e que habfan traido las redes -
Era bastante excursion.
FL huron siguiendo la ugtivo que acababa de
como los otros sac6 la cabeza cog6
prontitud por ell pescuezo y 10 meo bolsa.
Despu6s recog6 Gulermo las redes, sb6 despaco para
lamar 81 pero que estaba muy tranquo pie zrza
y diio sushermano;a
~ Vamonos
La caza habfa concluido
Pero air emprender ia mrcha oyeron una voz que sa
endo de entire las ramas de encna les deca
-iAlto ahi! !.
AL mmo tempo ell rudo que producfan con ell rooe
gente aeercaban les hzo enemgo
fuerte 49, =
.--1Camos!-dijo Juan lanzanl un terno
= SO Y qu6-djo su hermano tono resgnado-, Dom
de esta ell mal?... Una mas!
El ct emgo eran los guardas del CASTILLO
Fran robustos carabna la espada, ben
bandoleras las cuaes braba plaza
con la inscription: Gaaraa particular osesio-
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1897-07-21
B1BL1orEcA Ella CoRREsPoNDENc1A DE PUERTO RICO,

B1B11orRoA Ella CoRREsPoNDENc1A DE PuEEroR1oo.,
vejetaban a pobremene matorras que guarda
la caza; vefa mas vejetaci6n
Los dos hombes que aan de Ia esaban
cia Ell terreno.
Vestan busa de tela basta descoloda, levaban
breros que fuerza de haban perddo la
parecido tai que delataba parentesco
Eran hermanos tendrfan de renta treina dos anos.
1ublos mucha barba cults ostsdo, oos penetrantcs
vivos, pesenaban odos los de uerza hecalea
Apenas habfan saao de la cuando oven estaa
la ventana Roando asom6 dirigtndose
ellos les dijo:4 ~
Nadie hubera esperado decubrir aquel deserto
cratura perecta aque expresaba
los dos hermanos deso de saeran ben la
que disponfan d acometer. @.
Tenfa POGO mas menos la edad de Fernando Corbiere
y sorprendente distinction.
Impossible pensar, nj en- la pobreza trae, en-
enos la de ntegenc de dulzura de aquecs cabelos
magnfos color casao cro coronaban eeVada rente
de rojos labios que lamaban los besos.
Los dos hombres volveroE
En- aquel hubiera poddo dulcifcarse
faccones resplandor de ndecbe
feroces ojos
Pero tuvo la durac6n de relampago.
--iBuenas tardes, Teresa!-dijo de elos.
s-i Hasta luego, querida!-dijo Ell otro.
contlnuarOn andando.
Su aspecto muy lucldo
eran sin embargo~los descendientes nea recta de
seund6n de los La Monaron que oecfa hacia
de gracia de mil setecientos setenta cinco.
Pero epoca segundos enfan que ncnarse
la ley, que daba todo aprimogeno los otsos les deaba
apena para cuotdano PAM buscaban eos la vida
de otro modo.
Tres generaciones habfan sucedido.
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1897-07-21
El9s Us JHylEs GlAIEk RUJANO. -

Dfrece eus sarvjcios prcfeslonales ca Ia Gale Dc
Ia Luna nunoro SO, ba los - Horaa 1o conGu'ta,
gratis para os pobgos, &c II n]e1.a Il 3 dc la
tarue. l5"-4
-. En- Ia madrugaaa ,lel is del corr;ente
&c ccmetiJ en- iInmacao robo eli Ia casa del
gvego Tomas Juan, sustray6nclole una 'naleta
que coutt nit 200 pesos en- aiierc alajas. De
las investigaciones prscticadas por Ia pollcla
result0 que dicha maleta, que fac hauada
orlaa del rio, contenfa to.as las s.hajj jas, fall
tardo solo unos 500 pesos 81 lnetahco Se
hallan dotonidos como sospochoeos Clemcnte
D.yiia Itufo Jimenez.
**s En- la librerfa y papolerfa dc fraylo
lIcrnanos y Compailfa, Cruz 20, altos, se
vendcn /. 8 pesos, elegantemente empastados,
ton,os de la Antoogfa Americanas ultimamen.
tc publicada en- Barcelona. 1ambion un nu-
nero considerable de noveas libros de todaa
classes.
.7 Para YER ccsaa exccientes bor&tas
os prcoiso visitar la SASTRERIA FRAN CNSA
o7 Foltale2a, talleres de ropa hecba 4 la rue
dida l53
s*x Con motivo de eer hoy el santo del
iefe del partido liberal espanol, 81 rresidente
dc Ia dicha co!ectividad Ell esta isla, le ha diri-
jido el signiente cablegrama: -Sagasta. $3.50
Avila.-El partido liberal feicita : eu iiustre
jefe.--MUNOZo
Xxx Sc suplca a los alumnos de este
Semipario Corciijar, que estan ditlr2tando la
tpoca dc las vacaciones en- sus rcspectiyos pue-
bios, no olviden la mesitfsima Quota menspal de
Julio Agosto para la Congregation de los 10
sefnoe.
~. Segun leemos en- la sCr6nica Meri-
dional, , de Almeria no satiefecho nuestro joven
amigo don Luis Puig Fornaguera con la nota
de sobresalientc ohtenida : fin de curse en- to
~das lsa aeisnaturas, preaentdse al del actual
en- las oposiciones de la de Geometrfa Trigo-
nometrfa, alcar xantlo uno de los dos premiof
concedidos para Ia misma. Al reiterarle nuestros
placemes, asi coroo gu apreciable familia, lc
hacemos igua'mcnte Ell professor de Matema
ticaa en- cets, sc7ior Annexy, que scguramente
debe estar altamente aatisfecho del envidiable
triunfo oltenido por el disefpulo al cual ma
nfest6 siempre singular predilecci6n.
Casas on e ensanCho 81 Sc We 1snden do. Gs
construci6n, que producer buena renta y estar
bicn stuadas. Informaran, Mellz q Gambia
Gale de Tetuan ndmero 40. TO-
*x*De Toa-baja: :-ePor fin va saliende
algo de aquela r. o. que nos dice que en- este
pueblo SO altsraban los repartos. Sc dice qut
81 Sr. Geigel ha puesto en- los tribunales lo'
peritos repartidores del actual ejercicio y a
ayuntamiento. con su simpdtico alcalde, dor
,Gerardo.Puig, por~ haberse cometido faisedat
LAS planillas que servfan de base para i
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1897-07-21

visitar dicho estableciroiento, que administra
nuestro amigo don Antonio Olivas
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1897-07-21
| A EQ U ITATIV A
CASA De PRES7AMOS

nGhaha Ell mejor alimento en- verano para
~ los caballos. Venden SIERRA
Y PALAU. lo-5
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1897-07-21
lOCion antiherpetica def Or Monies

lis el 1nejor medicamento para ourar los he'll
pes, quitarles la picazon en- ell momento de
apiicarla.-Esta <Loci6n. esta perfumada.-
Cura la caspa evitando la caida del cabe]lo.-
Hace desaparecer los barros, cmpsines, man
chas l espinillas de la cara.--Exite SECURE 8
lnmediato.-Pfdase todas las boticas de "a
lsla.-Al por mayor en- Ia del ST. GuiIlermoty.
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1897-07-21

"a tr9enaean en- arrendamiento dos accio-
o0 "o'paSaI' nes de billetea de la Loterfa
por entero en- fracciones. -Cristo 3, altos, in
formara.-Jlton E. zszojero. 81
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1897-07-21
j. I Silva Compania TG1U4N dc1+g A;s+s 81 etra

bien por cable sobre todas las plazas de Espana
sus islas adyacentes por cantidades mayores Y
memories de $50. Gira sobre las plazaa ,prizei
pales de Franoia, Alemania. AUSTRIA E6Ig;ca
Holanda, Dinamarca, Bulgaria, Russia, Suecis,
Noruega, sniza, Italia, Portugal, Rurnania,
servia, Turqula, y Grecia. La Argelia, 81
Egipto, Siria y Tdnez. sobre New-York, s:sr-
to Domingo, & Isla de Cuba. p.
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1897-07-21

AInannn Liberia de OLYMPIC Otero (Po1ce)
fs'AFasS''P Puerto Rico. -- KOHL ETs.-4o me-
lodfas facies, $1.-IDEM.-- iden infanties.
9 tomos, uno 81. 70 KETTEREIe. - Romeo Y
Julieta, opera 216, Fantasia, $l.15 centavos
-IDEM. -Viena, opera 27o, Galop, so centa
vos. IDEM. Ia Violeta, opera 81, Fantasia
Mazurka, rs centayos s---IDEM.- Gran gaiop
de Concerto, opera "a, al.s5 centavos.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-09-02

workingmen in IS kinds of employment in the year 1895. Of these, 4S3 were American and 12S foreign born. Of the whole number only 1S2 were members of labor organizations; 13l were mem bers of beneficial societies; 22S had ac- counts in savings banks; S32 had saved money during the year, while 6S had run in debt; 1s8 owned their own homes, of which 43 were mortgaged. The heads of families numbered 514, with an aver age income of $549.O9, or $131.32 per per son. The total average expenditure per family, which included a pretty sub stantial margin for incidentals, was $466.64, leaving an average net surplus of $SS45. The leading items of eXpendi- ture were: Rents, $S5,6S; food, $1s9'91; clothing, S94,27; fuel and lights, $S6,2S; society dues, $5.6S; life insurance, $2O.5o, showing a considerable addition on the side of assets to the savings bank and beneficial society credits and the homes; miscellaneous expenses, $7496.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-09-02
SCORCH E KS.

Your friend owen seems to have run into debt pretty deep" He Run into debt? He scorched. ."-Yon- kers Statesman.
 Father-T believe Charlie Huggem called to see you last night?"
 Daughter-"Yes papa he did"
 Father-"1ts strange you didn't have the lamp turned up so he could. ."--Ohio State Journal.
 There's no excuse for a man whose wife doesn't appreciate him." said MT. Meekton. It's his own fault"
 How is he going to help himself?"
 By purchasing a tandem bicycle. "- Washington Star.
 Barclay Wyckoff-''So your uncle was lightweight years old when he died. Did he retain full possession of hls fac ulties?" Pelham Parker-'I--er-real ly couldn't say The will hasn't been read yet. "-Tit-Bits.
 Tt is a touching sight when little child learns to stand alone,' said the sentimental boarder.
 And 1t is also touching sight when a man stands loan, too," said the Cheerful Idiot,-Indianapolis Journal
 Positive.-"We have parted forever J said the young man sadly. "She is never going to even write to me again '' Are you sure of that?" asked his sym pathetic friend. "Yes. She told me sc in each of her last three letters''- Washington Star.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-09-02
4 GOOD WAY our.

It Is reported that the corporation Of Brown university has voted to request Dr. Andrews to withdraw his resigna- ton and it is to be hoped that Dr. An drews will promptly and cheerfully comply with the request. If he has made a. mistake and If g. mistake has been made in dealing with him both mistakes can be remedied by sensible and reasonable action on both sides now. It would be extremely foolish for Brown university and Dr. Andrews to come to grief over the poor remains of what has been "the silver question Dr. Andrews will perhaps soon be ashamed of having become excited over 1t, and be willing to have his wander ing forgotten. And even Brother Walk CT can afford to ''let up" on him, with
 affairs taking the shape they are talk ing. Dr. Andrews rendered his resig- nation without being asked to tender it and now that he has been asked tc withdraw it he ought to do it.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-09-02
LAST MOMENTS OF 4 LOST CAUSE

These are certainly gloomy days for silver and the friends of silver. Yes terday wheat took another jump and silver took another slump. And the following notice was posted in the
 Bank of England: ''The Secretary of State for India, in council, gives notice that the sale of bills of exchange on
 Calcutta, Bombay, and Madras has been suspended for period of not less than ten weeks" It is explained that the government has very little money in India to draw on, owing to the fam inc and the plague having rendered the collection of taxes slow, and the pres ent time might be opportune to accus- tom the Indians to the use of gold in- stead of silver.
 During the last year Russia, Japan and China have adopted the gold stand ard because they discovered that if they wanted to keep up with the pro- cession they couldn't be burdened with | "the silver question:" The Mexicans are finding the silver question too much for them The Boston Hera1d's corre-
 spondent at the City of Mexico writes: l The banks have seen their capitals
 shrinking day by day, and depositors
 have found their dollars growing less
 and less in purchasing power when
 they had foreign bills to pay. Mer- chants have too often let the days op- portunity to make remittances pass,
 hoping that the next day would bring , a more favorable rate of exchange, but
 were doomed to disappointment. And i the retailers, many of whom are SUD-
 piled direct from Europe, and in some
 cases partly from the United States,
 have been caught in the monetary
 storm, for, owing gold, they have
 found all their calcula tions wrecked,
 and their profits, on which they must live, disappearing. Veteran bankers
 have said to me that not in all their
 experience has so great a calamity
 fallen on the country and nothing more
 sudden. There is not an estimate,
 from those of the minister of finance
 to the calculations of the Spanish gro-
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-09-02
THE P4RTH ENON.

Those of our readers who still mourn the Parthenon that used to stand on the old Green and furnish a playground for the moonbeams will be peculiarly non which still partially stands at Athens and furnishes a playground for likely to tumble down if another earth quake occurs before certain repairs are made An immense scaffold of Ameri- can timber now props up the entire en- tablature and prevents collapse of the building. The interior stones of the en- tablature are rotten, having been of bad material, and were broken by the recent earthquake. First class marble was used on the outside, but there are veins of schist in the inner pieces. While the roof was there these veins did not disintegrate, but since the roof was blown off in the gunpowder explo- | sion two centuries ago water has enter |
 | ed and the alternations of frost and summer heat have done their work
 The frieze is also suffering from disin-
 tegration. In the recent earthquake the head of one Of the horsemen was
 broken off and dashed to pieces on the
 marble floor beneath. A roof would ar
 rest the decay of the faulty stone but 1 the esthetic consideration forbids that.
 If the repairs now in progress can be completed without interruption by
 an earthquake, and If there is no earth quake after they are completed it is thought that the glories of the old
 building will last another hundred years or more.