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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-08-21
NOTABLE DEATHS.
Clergyman, Jurist, St atesman, Manu-.
facturer, Singer, OfYiCer.

BROOKLINE, Mass, Aug. 19-Rev. DR..
David Sherman has just died at his home
here. Among tho older members OF the
New England conference no one was better
or more widely known. He was the son OF
Roger Stevens and Orilla (Moses) Sherman,
and was born In New Lebanon, N. Y, June
II, 1874. He was direct descendant OF
Hon. Phillip Sherman. one OF the original set
tiers OF Boston. who came from England III
1884. He passed his early life on his fathers
farm at Lebanon, and after pursuing his
studies ut the classical school at New
Lebanon and Bristcrs classical school
In the neighboring town OF Canaan, entered
Wesleyan academy OF Wilbraham, finishing
the three years course In lS43. On June
Of that year he was married to Catherine
Bardwell, daughter Of Chester and Nancy
(Brewer) Moody. and OF this union are two
sons, Rev. Cecil II. Sherman, a member OF
the New England conference, and stephen
o. Sherman, who is engaged In journalistic
work in..Boston. Fisherman united with the
Methodist Episcopal church In 1888 and joined
the New England conference in 1919, and
from that time up to 1892 was engaged con-
linuously In thu active work OF the pastor
ate or had charge ola district as presiding
eldor. His charges were: Ware 1854,
Chicopee, 45-46, Jenksville Al, North Bland
ford 1910, Shrewsbury 50-5l, Southbridge
$3.50, SOuth-BOston 81, Spencer 1857, War
rem $3.50, Medford 65, Lynn 1880 HopkintOn
1888, Holliston "a sc, and Easthampton 1891.
He was presiding elder Of the Worcester dis.
trct from 1861 to 1864, Of the Springfield
district from 1866 to 1869, OF the Lynn
district from 1870 to 1878, and OF the Boston
district from 1874 to 1877. He received the
degree OF D. d. from Wesleyan university In
1874 His "New England Divines' was Is
sued in 1860, "History OF the Discipline" in
1874, and History Of the Wesleyan
Academy In 1893. He was one OF the
earliest aud m ost active abolitonists In the
state. He was among those who aided John
Brown both In Kansas and In the Inflated
attempt in Virginia. where he lost his life.
Since his retirement from the pulpit DIR.
Sherman had made his residence at Brook
line whore he engaged In literary work.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1897-08-21

NEW YORK, Aug. 19-Musical circles
here and In England will learn with deep
regret that Albert l.. King, the famous ora
torio tenor, Is dead. Mr.. King. considering
his long and brilliant career. was a compar-
atively young man, being barely A. years Of
age at the time of his death. He WAS
born In Suffield, Conn. Probably America
has never produced more remarkable
tenor voice than Mr.. Kings - phe-
nomenal In its range. as sweet as
that of boy soprano and yet rs full
and virile aud manly rs one could wish for
In genuine tenor. But for Mr.. Kings I'M
controllable nervousness and unconqusrable
bashfulness he would doubtless have been
among the greatest living operatic tenors.
but he chose the oratorio field, and
there for years he had q career that
stamped him as possessed Of exceptional
artistic gifts and personal popularity. The
quality of his voice, in its sweetness
and sympathy, was not alone remark
able. but the range and execution were
equal to that OF a high norio So
prsno. He could sing easily and purely
to high F. and could give q soprano
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1897-05-13
From that DAY on the place ngure'
az the Bulls Mouth.

From that day on the place inquired
as the Bulls Mouth.
The time was when artists OF note
scorned not to try their prentice
hand at the painting of signs, and
many a Royal academician gave the
public a lion or a unicorn, a magpie
or a cockatrice, the last fabulous
animal, supposed to have been hatch
ed from a cocks egg by a toad, be-
ing for some unknown reason quite
a favorite and represented as a ser
pent with a ROSTERS head. Among
these painters were Charles Cation,
one of the original Royal academi-
clans; Samuel Wade, who delighted
in figures of Falstaf and other
Shakespearean characters Hogarth
and Richard Wilson
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1897-05-13
slGNBoARDs.
Since the Early Christian Era They Havs
Multiplied In Queer Forms.

Since the Early Christian Era They lave
Multiplied In Queer Forms.
There must be considerable vitali-
ty in a custom which has survived
for z, 900 years. AS far back as the
beginning Of the Christian era sym
bolic signs were adopted in Rome
ara cher italian cities, for, when
of reading was by no means
], an emblem above a booth
much better advertisement
name.
discoveries at Pompeii have
I'd bas-reliefs of a mule in a
of a mill, on the wall Of a
Sc, and of a goat on the
a dairy, while a shoemaker
olden time made an artistic
u. ustom by a floating Cupid
who with one hand gayly balanced
a half boot on this curly pate and
with the other waved its fellow in
the air. Two slaves supporting an
amphora on u pole across their
shoulders delightfully."- indicated the
mart of a wine merchant.
The picturesque square, swinging
signboard was the outgrowth Of
the symbol developed by civiliza-
ton, and this fiourished in its great
est glory during the middle ages of
merry England, when hall and hos
telry alike were made interesting
and beautiful by carving, forging
and thinning, and crests and armorial
bearings were the natural fruit Of
thays of feudalism.
AtEnst these, for the most part,
bore heraldic and emblematic de-
vices of animals, birds, fish and
flowers or figures Of a religious
character, as saints and martyrs, and
sometimes, among mechanics, the
tools of the artisan.
In the days of the commonwealth
we can imagine Praise God Bare
bones and his oronies quafing their
daily tankards Of ale at the inn
places named God Encompasseth
Us Or at the sign Of the Alpha
Beta. Yet it was not long ere both
Of these had fallen from their high
estate, the one being known far and
wide as the Goat and the Com.
passes. with a prancing beast and
mathematical instrument ~conscicn.
tiously depicted on the signboard,
and the other as the alphabet, with
all the letters from A to q printed
above the door.
An exceedingly popular hostelry
at a point from which several mail.
coact formerly started was origi.
NJ ued Boulogne Mouth, IL
British victory gained al
Boulogne harbor in
ry VIII, but the
g scene having
effaced by time
-;~n,
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1897-05-13
vs,us Of . Nlrke1.

v1iuo OF . Nickel.
II learned the value of a nickel in
a peculiar way" said a man who
was waiting in the postofice to a
reporter. 81 walked just around the
corner from NASSAU on Beekman
street and stopped to let a little
bootblack give me a shine Soon
three or four little fellows gathered
around me.
"'say, Chimmie,' said one, I
wants dat nickel. You owes it to
me-
YES, an when you gets it 1
wants dat 4 cents you owes me.
Sect said another.
You owes me tree cents fer
putin yer against dat bundle dis
afternoon said a third.
"'You borried two papers from
me yistiddy, said a fourth, address
Ing the second, and I wants dat
penny
"Then counter claims began to
pour in. It appeared that each Of
the boys had debts and debtors, and
when my nickel was handed over. 1t
was divided into pennies and they
were passed around until they clear
ed about 80 cents Of Indebtedness.
Ny only regret is that I can't re.
member which Of the boys had the
money when the financial transac.
ton was finished" - New York
Timea
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1897-05-13

1t Il Not Hypocrisy.

1t is not difficult to conceive, Dr..
johnson once said, that a man
writes much better than he lives. It
is much easier to design than to per
form. A man proposes his schemes
of life in a state of abstraction and.
disengagement, exempt from the
enticements Of hope, the solicita-
tons of affection, the opportunities
of appetite or the depression of fear,
and is In the same state with him
that teaches upon the land the art
of navigation, to whom the sea is
always smooth and the wind always
prosperous. Nothing is more un-
just, however common, than to
charge with hypocrisy him that ex-
presses zeal for those "
he neg,r-
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1897-05-13
STEAD to January 4, 1903, for $500, spot
cash, provided you are mot now q s9bscriber
to the HOMESTEAD.

The one year and the 10TH.
ss; Il. RaiSSxMidnsssr E E9a are not now . Subscriber
Our Uncle Tom Musson was at At
lan,ic on biz Tuesday.
Miss Eva johnson has gone to Lin
coin, Nebraska, to take a course III
music.
j. E. Mcclure and Davy Soar were
at Des Moines on business a few days
this week.
Mrs. Frank Evans left Wednesday
for Arion, Iowa, to visit three weeks
with her parents.
Little Miss Vera Talbot will go to
Carroll Saturday to pass q week with
her grandmother.
The young ladies will give a May
party at the G. A. r. hall Friday
evening of this week.
Fred Sunberg of Melville township
contemplates buying a traction en-
CINE for his threshing outfit.
John Kate is thinking that him
self and family will pass a few weeks
OF the coming summer in Colorado.
New sidewalks have been laid in
front of the business houses of Dan
Matthias, W. Fl. Cowles and S. D..
Thayer.
A couple of smooth gentlemen, of
Omaha, were here Tuesday selling
mining stock, the hole in the ground
being in Utah.
A. c. Darland, of Douglas town
ship, is busy planting twenty-oBe
acres of potatoes. He has one acre of.
potatoes up ready for cultivation.
When you are at Audubon stop at.
the TwINING HOUSE. Big square
meal l5c, day board soc, board by
the week only $3.50. Drop in and
see us.
John Reuschling strolled iuto town
Wednesday with seventeen big fat
hogs and returned home with 1888. 25
bullying his pocket book. John is
one Of the farmers who gets there.
Mrs. A. G. Darland, Of Douglas
township, who has been at Atlantic
several weeks receiving medical treat
ment, returned to her home Wednes-
day evening considerably improved
in health.
Mike Carroll, Jr., who is attending
business college at Cedar Rapids, is
about to accept a position in the rail-
way freight offices of that city. He
is a very brilliant young man and
will make a top mark in this big
world.
The Ames ,Intelligencer tells us
t that Worthy Talbot, formerly in the
restaurant business in Audubon, who
} is in the same business in that city, is
prospecting hugely, having just NOV
ed into his new two-story brick build
ing, with all the modern improve
ments of big city establishment.
;. G. F. Brown is now the only auth
orized agent for the Hawkeve Fire
and Live Stock Insurance Co. in Au-
dubon county and has the authority
to adjust all live stock losses prompt
ly. Heis doing considerable business,
= writing thirty policies; the past few
Z weeks. His is good company and
I Mr.. Brown lisa very fair All, ! dealer. ..a !.
IA A. II. Roberts has received the new
testament and the book of psalms
]. bound in four very large volume,
and printed in characters for til,
blind. The same is for Miss Lizzi,
q Wright, the blind girl, who will fine
many comforting moments with it a
q companion. The bible, in charac
sers for the blind, is sold at one.thirl
Its actual cost of publication.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1897-05-13
The following is a list of the Live
Business Men of Audubon who pat
rOnize the neWSy Journal:

Business Men of Audubon who pat
ronize the newsy Journal:
J.. F. Russell, Dry Goods and Millinery.
The Thompson Dry Goods Company,
T. \; Buthweg, Groceries, Queensware, Etc.
Corn Exchange Bank, H.. A. Arnold. Cashier.
J. n. Kate, Clothing and Shoes.
Fred verm,Iys. Racket Store. Millinery.
Chris Henriksen. General Merchandise.
John Weighton, Lumber & Building Material.
Nash. Phelps & Mosier, Lawyers, ReaIestate
and Losn Agents.
s ssnnsSTo S s ( Mse Mieh A'%asss soSi Fair Store.
J. z. Pound. Blacksmith and Carriage Shop:
Culver, Stotler & Kelley. Roller Flour Mills.
Hart & Eddy, Audubon planning mn.
q. n. JONES', Farm Hachinery.
r. N. Carper, A%uctloneer.
Il: A. Barger, audubon rlarble Works.
W. II. cowles, Jeweler.
II. w. Hanna, Lawyer.
VIII O'connell, Jeweler.
S. D.. Thayer, Furniture and Undertaking.
ces Sss.1 Ts TBett , HSsts; ran and di BAKERY w."'fef'
Geo. Preston, Groceries.
John Sherman, Restaurant.
/. Smutney, Furniture and Undertaking.
Chas. wilkins, Grain Dealer.
chas. Tramp, Brick and Tile Works.
II. F. Andrews. Lawyer.
D. w. Matthias, Shoe Store.
Burdick & creveling, Groceries.
VIM. cloughly, Drugs.
A.. II. Roberts, Drugs, Books, Newsletter.
Chris Nelson, Danish and English Auctloneer,
W. H. Low. & Co., Drugs.
Davy Soar, Ha~rnesSmaker.
chas. Bagiey. Loans, Reaiestate, Abstracts.
John McKarahan, Hardware, Stoves.
Greg Wolfe, Machine Shops.
John ncFarlane, Farm nachinery and Coal.
Wilson Burnside, Grain Dealer.
Rob't Henderson,, Grain Dealer.
VIM. H.. Neff, Grain and Stock Shipper:
johnson & Nelson. Stock and Grain Shipper
Al. Zaner, Pennsylvania Buckwheat Man.
Audubon Nurseries, e. N. Taggart, Prop.
Musson & Son, Grain Dealers.
chas. Van 0order, Banker.
Davis & Mendenhall, Patent Hog Trough.
DR.. J. E. Clark, Dentist.
Chas: Benton, Livery Stable.
Theo. Myers, Lawyer. 4. Y. Funk, Lawyer
Or. AL: Brooks. Dr.. J; M, Rendleman
DR.. q: w Gleason. Twinlng House.
Ia. w. Baker, General Merchant.
John Reinemund, Hardware. Stoves, Seeds.
Frank Rice & Coz Restagrant and Bakery.
Jack Dennis, Transfer and Baggage Line.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1897-05-13
MONEY.

We have plenty of money on hand
to fill all realestate loans at s and Z per
cent. No delay. Abstract, making
papers and recording free.
NASH Il PHELPS.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1897-05-13

Karl's Glover Root Tea is a pleasant
laxative. Regulates the bowels, puri-
:fes the blood. Clears the complexion.
Easy to make and pleasant to take. Is cenrs.
Sold by Z. W. Houston.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-07-26
BY AUTHORITY

In accordance with the require
ments of Section 4, Article 1913 of the
Constitution,
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN of the
following which passed its third read
ing in the House of Representatives,
May 10, 1896, and in the Senate May
16, 1896:
PROPOSED AMENDMENT
To Article 63 of the Constitution of
the Republic of Hawaii, in Accord
ance with Article 103 thereof.
Article 63 of the Constitution of the
Republic of Hawaii is hereby amended
to read as follows:
Article 63.-Title of laws
Each law shall embrace but one
subject, which shall be expressed in
it's title"
]. A. KING,
Minister of the Interior.
Interior Office, July 1, 1897.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-07-26
ak Skins
are made fairer by the applica-
ton of
Naile


There is no excuse for hav-
ing facial blemishes when
by the application of MALE
CREAM they can be eradicated
aud finally cured, leaving the
skin clear and soft.
After a seabath, a game of
golf or tennis, a drive or a run
on the bicycle, a small portion
of MALE CREAM applied to the
face and hands proves most
beneficial in relieving the skin
of that burning and irritating
sensation caused by the action
of the elements upon a tender
skin.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-07-26
SAYS COOPER ERRS.

"The Hawaiian Minister of Foreign
Affairs errs," says Japanese Minister
Shimamura today, 'when he says that
Japan has abandoned her case or
that my country does not now insist
that Hawaii should recognize the
principal of indemnity. This has
been our case from the very outset.
We have argued the treaty in support
of our stand"
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-07-26
TEACHERS EXAMINATION.

An examination for Teachers PriIn-
airy Certificates will be held at the
High School, Honolulu, Wednesday
and Thursday, July % and 90, and one
for Grammar Grade Certificates will
be held at the same place Wednesday.
Thursday, and Friday, July 2S, 20 and
80, 1897 Examinations will begin at
9 o'clock a. m. each day.
HENRY S. TOWNSEND,
Inspector General of Schools.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-07-26
Inspector General o
OF INTEREST TO THE PUBLIC.

1t may please you to know that the
German Bakery is now prepared to
furnish all corners with bread. Yes,
sir, bread; good bread, and inexpensive
enough for anybody. The proof of the
pudding is in the eating. Also with
bread Try it. Your money back if it
does not please you. Our place is new,
neat and clean, and you are cordially
invited to visit the bakery, which is
located on Fort street, between Vine
yard and school streets, No 1913. Our
telephone, GIT.
Yours,
THE GERMAN BAKERY
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-07-26

There will be regular meeting of
Lodge lie Progress de L'Oceanie No.
1924, \. &. A. S. r. at their Lodge
Room. Pythian Castle Hail. Fort Street
THIS (MONDAY) EVENING, at 1880
o'clock.
Members of Hawaiian and Pacific
Lodges, and all sojourning brethren
are cordially invited to be present. f,
BY order of the w. NJ.
ED. \. WILLIAMS,
Secretary.
Honolulu, July &c, 1897.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-07-26
AN EXPERT BOOKKEEPER

Engaged during the day would Ia
charge of small set of books after
business hours. Address "B," Star
office.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-07-26
Do
You
Know

how easy it is and how little
it costs to get rid of Freckles,
Eruptions, Sunburn, and Tan
on the Face and Hands ?
Everyone who is out of
doors more or less is liable to
have the complexion marred
by these summer blemishes.
The disastrous results of
wind and sun on delicate skins
are distressing and painful, but
can be eradicated by an appli-
cation or two of
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-07-26
GERMAN IMMIGRANTS HERE.
Arrive ON the Bark II. +. Glade This
Afternoon.

The German bark II. +. Glade ar
rived in port this afternoon direct
from Germany. She has on board 1i6
men. % women and 81 children. all
German immigrants who will colon
ize i'm Hawaii.
They will be taken to the planta-
lions on Maui and Hawaii tomorrow.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-07-26
THE GERMAN BAKERY

SAILORS HOME RESTAURANT. F.
Open from 5a. m. to 7 p. m. Meals:
Single, 25 cents. Tickets, 21 meals
$3.50. Largest and ARREST dining
room, and best cooked and served
meals in the city.
CHUNG HEE, Proprietor.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-07-26
NEW ADVERTISER ENTS.
NOTICE..

The annual meeting of the VIM.
G. Irwin & Company, Limited,
will take place at its Office on Fort
street, on Thursday the goth inst,
at 10 a. IN.
w. NJ. GIFFARD,
Secretary.
IInnnl11lr InlN OG 1SN1
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-07-26
WHEELER g. WILSON. -"

The name wheeler & Wilson" is a
household word and the machine II
necessity. 1t is the same as evcrT-
thing else handled by L. B. Kerr. The
best to be had.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-07-26
POWER or ATTORNEY.

During my absence from the TIA
vvaiian Islands T.. II. Adams will act
Cor me under full power of attorney.
c. d. CHASE.
Honolulu, July 90, 1897.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-07-26

Honolulu, July 26, 1897.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-07-26
Honolulu, July 26, 1897.
WANTED,

A native or half-white man to take
care of horse and carriage and drive.
Must have good recommendations
MRS. S. G. WILDER,
Judd street
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-24
THEIR CONVENTION ENDED.
THE BROTHERHOOD OF ST. ANDREW CLOSES
SUCCESSFUL MEETING.

SUCCESSFUL MEETING
The fourth annual convention OF the brotherhooo
of 6, Andrew In the State Of New-York came 10
close Yesterday More than four hundred delegates
we're present. and in point Of religious enthusiasm
The convention was great success. Inc next o'
vention will be held in Troy
The services and convention were held in ST.
i,uke's Church, Brooklyn. At 7:3o a. m The rector
NJ The church. the Rev Dr. H. c. Swertzel. conduct
ed the celebration of the Holy Communion Al lo'oo
Bishop Du Moulin. of Niagara, preached the annual
sermon 10 a congregation that filled the great au-
ditoriur The brotherhood men formed IN the
Parish House and marched in with the regular
church professional taking seats that had been re-
served for them.
The conferences began at 8 p M Reverence IN
Gods House" was the subject of an address by the
Rev. John Bows Hills. of Philadelphia. John W.
wood general secretary Of the brotherhood, DIS
cpssad "A Working Chapter" He described the
.deal conduct of parish branch of the order' Inc
pu,v Of the Officers" was discussed by H. HARRY
Davis OF Philadelphia. and THE Duty OF 'he aei"
hers, nv John T. Faure. of New-lork.
Si,as McRee of Sewanee. Tenn, made an aooress
-, The suh,ect of "The Corporate Communion, the
Source Of Spiritual Life of Every bro'hefhoou ON"p
ter" ..-.oo., e.Sc,on' Ceneral Sec
,afsrv Wood answered number of questions mus
Of which related Brotherhood Work r rnust
as 10 total abstinence he said each eIhhori ~ I'm IN
decida for himself There were nunlpei 81 49,,
ouiries TO the religious propiie! VI WY
Oh wiu sav that consider it decidedly wrong Ior
q man to ride bicycle during the hours 10,
ship because then he ought 10 d De he shall ride
during the other hours OF the Sabbath ever! Ma"
mist decide for himself , ,o roode and
Al ec ii1 meeting held in the chapel, was con-
dncted by President Eugene {. Denton
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-24

bruised and bleeding. 1t was apparent that she
was terribly injured internally, and none thought
that she would live.
Only one man. SO far as the fremen knew, re-
manned to be rescued at the time they arrived
He was sitting calmly at a WINDOW on the Top
floor Of the house. Smoke was pouring from the
window. and the flames were not far behind him.
for their light could be family seen from the
ground. The crowd shouted to him not TO Jump
and he obeyed their suggestions. Once or twice
a net was spread for him in case he should fall
or Jump. But he hardly moved, waiting quietly
until the Aremen had reached him with ladder
by which he was taken down in safety lie had
awakened last of all in the house. apparently
Yor egress from his apartment was imposslDie
through the hall when he opened his door. rms
ne quickly closed and thus saved his lfe lie
declined to reveal his name.
After the fire was over a search OF the building
was made. and II was then that II was learned
of the mishap to Mrs. Mossway and her child
The mother was found lying on the floor of her
room by the foot Of the bed. She was blistereo
with the heat. and was almost suffocateu. one
was still breathing. however, although uncon-
scious and was taken to ST. Vipcents Hos.
pital in an ambulance. She died at the hospllai
three hours later. The child Beatrice was deao
IN her bed She had died from sunocauon. me
girls body was removed to the. west Tnirueth-
ST. police station and was subsequently trans
ferred TO undertaker's rooms. a..
Mrs Bowles recovered consciousness AT tne
New-York Hospital yesterday afternoon, out tne
physicians have no hope OF her recovery. one
took a room in Mrs Curtis's house three Gays
ago, having come from Boston on a shopping
tour She is about thirty-five years old.
THEORY OF THE FIRES ORIGIN.
How the fire originated is not known. Some OF
&he tenants In the house declared that they heard
The sound of some one scratching match IN the
hall about fifteen minutes before the discovery
of the blaze, as IL a belated tenant might nave
been seeking his way up the stairs with the light
This match. 1t is suggested, might have been
tossed carelessly into some rubbish at the foot
of the stairs 1t is evident that the hre started
at the foot Of the stairs. and that the we!ihoie
acted as a fue to carry the flames IN an ins.ai .
20 the top Of the building 1t is not thought tha'
the fire was Of incendiary origin.
The MINER floors of the building, which is owneo
nv DR. Gillette were completely wrecked, ana
fhe tenants lost nearly all they owned