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The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-02-28

vsatsy sire fgiI strength OF our New
Fack Dress Csoods orgs nizatton VII
sssg n many very advantage
pgrehasea. OF immense interest 20 those
xAa Hauld couple economy with cor
~, Back Good styles.
4 s-sach st~'cffy All Wool Surah
strre. back and navy. bought 70 DC
SD a. 80 yard. Monday. -......-.-..
We Say stc.
A E-iaeh Al Wool Dust Proof Serge.
rs1.om weight. In black. also navy
e.as, scig ....-.-..--...--.-...t.-
5sbc Yard.
rrsuch ssaastopol Cloth. guaranteed
fast aiack. 81 inches vide. the regu-
az :, quality. on sale Monday. ...-..
&c Yard.
rev AZ Wool Crepon. fast back.
8 inches aide. tust the right weight
fa- A sprlng or summer skirt, cheap
AZ g. on sale Monday rcr .....-.-...
csc Yard.
JUS. received line cf rev Imrrime
coee8ast. IS good as a dimity. only.
SC - Yard.
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New Nash Goods.

sess recstved = In. o, nsw f-srrfne
Ceftons;. a. good a. a dimity. only id.
Ss a yard
3sst received new line % irish Dim
Hes, pretty fi0ra1 des3 GINS. a1iy -..--.
Toe 81 Ward.
New iArpet Mu.Is uchnv tNinx in
wash goosis. n plain ard fcral de-
ssas, only ...--......--.. ..,.--.-.... ..'
ISc Yard.
Ress American Indigo Blue Caliroes.
"@tf ------t-- -s--..-.-r...--- .--.t -.>s-
Size "a fard.
utw iine ~ etylish Dress Ginshams,
SaFih ltC. o0ly ....... -.......------
f-.c "a Nard.
Sas'e Apron Check Cinghams. Tor
Nenaay only .....,...-...--. .-...-...--
2t-2c Yard
Tea resest thing ~ wash Goods
Mopsseline Rate l'Cr SS inches
wt4a, pretty eoT2f SECS Eus also silver
tai g3,d stripe on sale Monday at..
&Nc Yard.
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Gents Furnishing Dept.

new Iae - Gents SPY An-I1a.n
Collars at ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. ---.-.-- .-+.-
I2ssc Zach.
A Few broken sises isst sn Ceat% Gel
halotd Collars 20 close out euiy......
- Each.
F-uFerwesr reduced one-thirS 20 close
out 90 make rocm for reS spring
stock
AZ our sne Neckvsar Marked -
lesr cost - close. must maze room
for new stock.
Gents r.aunderet Percsis Shirts to-
morrow ---....-.-- .----.s-s--. -.....-.--.
Only gssc.
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In Church and Musical Circles.


Miss orr delightfully."- entertained the
members OF the First Presbyterian Y. P. s.
c. E. Monday evening AZ the pretty resi-
dence OF Mr.. and Mrs ST. N Bruce. over
looking Lake Union The special feature
OF the evening was a programme Of excel
lent musical and literary numbers. COM
posed OF four well rendered selections by
the University qusrtette; two readings by
Miss Richardson in her very hap
pgest manner: pretty song by
the little Misses Clio and Ruth
Hutchinson, and a recitation by Mas
ter Malcolm Bruce Games. followed by a
luncheon, made up the balance OF the
evening. souvenirs Of the occasion. In the
shape OF small hatchets. being distributed
among the guests. The hostess and her
waiting maids were attiTed IN pretty
gowns OF a century ago. and Miss Brown.
with powdered hair AMI handsome bro
caded gown, made very acceptable Mar
TIA Washington.
The lady members % the Lake Union w.
c. r. Z. gave a Ratchet party AZ the Re-
formed Presbyterian church. corner Terry
avenue AMI Olive street, Monday evening.
a large number being IN attendance. Sou
venirs % the occasion were given 10 each
guest ana patriotic colers with hatchefs
of ali shapes and sizes were used 81 6eCora-
ton. The pregrs NINE vas as follows.
Quartette. Neesa mes Idndersmith and
Byers. Messrs. Liadersuith and Nliksu-
son: recitation. Master Sanford ByerE: vo-
cal solo Miss Mira Byers, vocal duo.
Misses Gerrie and Fife Thompson; reCita-
ton. Master Dell Love.
This was followed by the Ratchet family.
composed OF Is ancient people. who recite1
their troubles and 5oys IN a truly realistic
manner. The proceeds netted a neat little
sum. which viii he used n Temperance
lectures and work BY the Lake Union
uaioa.
The ladies' ~ the Edgewater corgrega-
-Gousl church celebrated Wasajngton's
birthday In very appropriate and pleas
ant manner Friday evening ny giving
social OF the canreh. Tire assembly room
was decorated tn patriotic colors ana en-
hlans. pretty effect being shaded lamps
~ red white aad blue tinfs. The TWO hun
arad people that sftecde3 W0re some sas-
gestIon Of patriotism.
4 most excellent preEra rnae was zen
dera8 very accepfa bly,. Mrs. r. A. ~
ponsIa as Martha Washington. looked tee
yery picture % tire FIRST lady % our lard.
her costume being rich and very beautiful.
ny . A Tucker uersanataa Gen Wash
frEton ir very fiEutded ard 1ifetike s9an-
ner. Games followed the programme and
a luncheon q oId-fashfoned dalnGies vas
served al 1874
T7lzHen Barker. % the missionary furis-
dirsion az Olympia. wlH preac5 az =.
Marks church fh3s morning and evening
and stir tin Interest in ths corufrs Lenteu
services During his sfaw In this city pc
vrill ~ entertained by Ars. 81 . strive
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-02-28

The Seattle Social Club gave pro-
ETessive whist marty az It's hail Twentieth
avenue and Madison street. Wednesday
evening. Mrs. c. NJ Crawford and A.
Brandon winning FIRST prizes. and Mrs.
". n. Goodrich and " vs.. tsoodrich tha
BOBBY PRICES. Those prsSSsgt were, Ja6Es
and Mrs. +. y. Benson. Mr. and Mrs. w
r. Goodrich. Mr.. and Mrs J. c. Parsons.
Mr.. and Mrs. q. Z. Palmer. Mr. and Mrz-
A. Brandon. Mr.. and Mrs. J, r. Stans-
bury, Mr. and Mrs. II. X. Marsh. Mr.. and
Mrs. {. g. Austin. Mr.. and Mrs. c. II.
Reese, Mr.. and Mrs c. ReifE. Mr.. and
Mrs. A. Shreves. Mr.. and Mrs. George
Smith, Mr.. and Mr.. O, NJ Leighton. Mr..
and Mrs. James Mcknight. Mr.. and Mrs.
r. Rolls Mr. and Mrs. snyder. Mr.. and
Mrs. Tom Hartley. Mrs. Charles NJ.
Crawford Miss Alma Lelghton, j. II.
Hawks. George LIBBY. F. Drake.
Before the revenue cutter Perry left on
her search fer the missing Aida fare
yell dinner WAS given by Lieut.. S,urts-
want TO Miss Heathfleia. 81 Victoria. who
Is visiting tho family Of Mrs. r. Faiger.
Those present were: Miss Heathaeld pr.
and Mrs. a r Berryhml. Miss Foiger.
Chlet Engineer Daley. Lieut.. sturtevant,
Assistant Engineer pcrry, Assistant En-
gineer Turner.
4 dinner was given last week on hoard
the Bear by Lieut. Camden. complimentary
70 Or. and Mrs. Berry hiN and Miss Folger
prior 70 their departure for Australia.
In addition 20 the guests we're Lieut.
Cochran and wife, Miss Hnashfeid. Miss
Sutherland. T.ieut Sturfeyanf. Assistant
Engineer Spencer.
The recently formed Magnolia Whist
Club met "Wednesday evening az the res
idence 81 Mr.. and Mrs. Vernon. at Inter-
bay. Progressive whist viii he the game
OF the series IL was decided that hius
and black should - the clubs colors-
The next meeting will be with Mr. and
Mrs Wledow.
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The ladies az the Vnavgoietta Social Club
scored another brilliant success 81 their
second party ana social hop. which wss
given al the Fremont opera h0nse Monday
evening The BAN wns beautiful glowing
az IL did 1tth tinted tights ard bright.
PATRIOTIC colors. The name ~ the club IN
yioBets adorned THE front ~ fhe stage. set
or wish palms au& maaT p3lfed plants.
forming screen heni9d Rfl&ch TIE Free
mont orchestra di#enurKea heli@htfui
music The saueea consisted - about
fweufv numbers ne faHorlfe waltz auf
two~steD prefnminaftnG ABOUT hffv
f-ouulez r. rff~grased 81 the party. a nFeffv
feature ~ the dannes beicg Vioiet favera.
vloleta heirE Morn BY both ia3i4e ard GER
f8arrler a s'rTe" waftz. English msnuee
ana vocal waitx ~ blfaen chorus %
voices we're Etaa special features fufro@
suee& no0uE fhe unique tannNa. &tfpner
ass served SO uiSaizat TIE last car left
FOR the cry as 2hcut 1915 A. N TIE ladies'
81 tae cluh we're assisted in receiving hv
a couple - sinai pages. af'lrs4 Fl ce&-
tuYnea ~ a century ago. TIE lHefes whs
had TIE ahasr 80 charge ware> airs ~.
Nerstn Br4 WGsta2 Murphy Miss
fAsett@ Coutts. Miss Daisy @eH Keet0n,
Miss carrie Hesfnsoa. afiss Bslie Woea-
vvo~th. Miss Carrie Smart Aies 8au8s
seymour
Notwithstanflng tAe humorous DANCES
On Friday evening the one given BY ths
ARIEL Club 81 Brewers haH was a de-
cs6@A success. TaDs@ NFeHenE Eus0yef
themselves 20 the utmost. This was 10
arst % a serfe~ % dances - 30 given ~
TITS eIab ard judging from the merry
tine everybody rad = lively future -
promised Among those present were-
ar ard Mrs. Gale. Miss Kate FTeld, Miss
Mamie johnson. Nlas Ada 1gbns0n. Miss
Laura Johnson. Miss g. BYo@n. Aiss
Daisy stessan. Aass = Egftn. Msa "
CrMna@r. Nlss LYDIA 1ratom Miss Marie
I.omx. the Misses DsaaeY Msaa a. But
leE. AlAz L3iEse Butter. Hiss A4gxss Bat
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the week was given in honor Of Miss Con-
stance Wilcox ard her young friends AZ
her home on Thirty-dfth avenue, Wash
fnrtor's birthday. The invitations were IN
the form % hatchets. The table decors-
TORS were red, white and blue, we'll
laden cherry tree. with n Ratchet ar us
root being the center piece The misses
and masters represented stately. powdered
danes and gentlemen 81 ore hundred years
age bat. perhaps. were not 50 dtEnfied.
Those present we're. Miss Edith Keare
Stella Keene. Isabelle Boyer, Marguerite
Bower. Pauline Robinson. Francis Robin
son. TesSia Preston. Pauline Morris. Hor-
tense wilcox. Constance wilcox. Masters
Ernest Keene, Templeton Robinson.
George Randall. George Brooks, Albert
Brooks. Oscar Thompson and Chester
Thompson.
Mrs. 2 = Miles entertsine8 a number ~
friends a. her Queen Anne home Monday
ayarirs IN honor Of the birthday annlver-
sarv OF her husband. The housa was be-
conlnely decorated In the national colors
red white and blue. the day also being
ne zuni vergary Of che father ~ eur coun-
srv Music dancing and other diversions
trade ZAP e most Joyous occasion 4 deli
-fqyrz 1urcheen. Vas served during the even
i-g Mrs Miles guests we're Mr. and
Mrs II T.. Cossn1ann Ar anS Mrs. r IL
Lewis Mr. and Mrs A. Sceff Tr and Mrs
r " Anderson. ar ard Mrs r. q. Alzer
sfrs s J. Holden 1frs ~ J Nils. Miss
Anderson. MSS Leafs Miss Holden, Alsa
Cassie Mills Miss Ethel Youngs. Niss
youues MessrS Lawrence Turner. Law
renee Sayras p z. Mills =, n Mlia, f.
L. MCMILLAN. Leonard Anderson. z. l.
Morris. George Morris.
NJ Arthur Daverslf treasurer - the Sc
attic Gas & Electric L3wht Company. was
fazHere8 farew9l PARTY Thursday even
ing 6y Mr. ard Mrs.. spencer Mr.. DeTer-
ell who. since his residence ir Seattle. has
made a number % friends. raves shortly
for MS oi5 home n Denver. Cards srA
music. {uferrapfes Only ~ refres hTnents
assisted n rgsestrr a dpfIghtfaf evening
Those present we're MT. MHf Mvs Speu-
Ger N~s 1er:e~. Miss Emma stark Mism
Fera clark Mtsa Seafie Thomas Niss Liz
zse Starart. 1flss Roberts. Miss Aicr An
thorv Ar Charles Spencer. ar NaFtin
A~thnrw. Mr. Arthur TeceyeE. Nr Homer
Campbell. Al Bob Norris NJ Otto Smith.
NJ John skinner. Mr.. John Dives. Tr.
Tnrae0r NJ. - Qu3nia~. Mr. Jack Rurpe.
ar George Roberts. Mr. Joe STARK, SIR
Dan Cook
ora % the rnost snfoyahia surprise
na~r8eH - the week VAS Flven ln honor
- Mr ard Mrs. Tonn Huferaran3 ~ teeir
home SIS Madison street. last SATURDAY
evening" Progressive ahlst was the
leading form - amusement. ~ John
nurnR SHINING the tirst prize aDf Mr..
F5rner stewart tAe booty Luncheon rTNH
served A. = n'rlaek Taose present were
NJ anA Mrs John fillaerhranA Hr ard
Ms George Halnss M ard LYs John
Bg-ns. NJ and Mr. lamar. Mr and
Ms. g J Crazav NJ. and Mrs. Ar Good
win. Mr ard Mrs. Elmer sruita- Mss
FsstNe- Nffss Tsfm Ea1res Miss James.
NJ M~pha~ar7. Mr Robert Hanna NJ.
pax9av. NJ. Elmer s:ewart. Master James
Burns
xfssx NRxw1. Eesrs Tna-apsor gave a
birthday party last Saturday afternoon -
q nam a@r - her friends - ts@ horne q her
ssetAr. Nrs- George Cnan 24er. 1-- East
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NJ : Kerssy Maitland. ore y re
Fwe-est sn~-0ers ~ NeE xorks ~#u 70
waS in he rsEy FT.tay cAgas and S4tuv-
cav The Teport Ras caTTeus th4t NJ
Mst-s8n4 was eaEa~@l 10 AEiss Virginia
Fa-~. $sw Xorks rtehest hssress. but
.e.s Is Gense3 oy e1ea parties
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zflsx MRxwa. Leors Tha-apsor gsTs a
birthday party last Sal arday afternoon 20
3 nurnh @r - her fFlsnGs - th@ borne - her
etstar. Mrs George Chan.d3er. 1-Z East
Cherry street. 4 dainty Ggnche0n was
serves IA tas afternoon aid ire guests En-
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These items
and these prices
afford proof pos
ittve OF the ire
fnendous head
way made by
this department
this year.
Women S gowns,
drawers. skirts.
chemiSe. corset
covers. In lawn,
dim ftiss, MAIN
socks, camhris
and muslin trim
med with the
choicest OF faces.
ladies Gowns.
made os best Of
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g. muslin. value soc ....................
Only CSC Each
Ladies' Gowns with yoke OF embTold-
cry. value ............-..--..-......
Only zoe.
Ladies' Gowns. trimmed with embro!6-
cry and Ftacks, also some nicely trim
med With lace and insertion. special
during our safe ..-.......-..-......--...
Use. s5c. 81, <f.I3, sI-.so, $50
and sf.o9.
Ladies Corset Covers. plain. value $50.
for Monday ...................t.....
Only Toe
Ladies' Corset Covers. with smb-oid-
cry. value &c ......................-...
Only 13c.
Ladies' Corset Covers. with tueks and
enor robbery. value 100. only ...........
25c Each.
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Ccrssfs.
A suu line Of Corsets. fast black.
value -5c. NeB8ay at....................
soc a Pair.
TIE American LADY. the r. c.. ths
Thomson Glove Fitting. the Detroit
Waist. en- either drab or black either
shook or shook. your choics ...t-....
For FH-oa.
If-Sik NcifiuEE sn black navy. cardi-
nal etc. new rnesaes plain or dotted.
a. sc 90. Use. f5c Joe down 20 ...-..
sc - Yard.
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bishop Barker. - the missionary iuris-
dirsion az Olympia. wiH preac1 at =.
Marks church th3s morning an6 evening
and stir tip Interest in tas confrg Lenten
services During his sfav Tn this city be
vrsu ~ entertained hY 2Irs. 81 = StruFe.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-02-28

The monthly meeting OF the Seattle c.
rsmic Cluo was held on Monday az the
residence Of Miss NcCulloch- The theme
was "Jewele1 Borders and the prize was
won by Mrs. r. A. Wing There were
several pieces Of exceptional merit. The
next rreeting will be held with Miss Cole.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-04-18
BLACKHAWK WAS THE FIEND.
One of the WinOna, N. D., Half
Breeds Talks of the Spicer Muir

BISMARCK, N D., April 1.-THE
mystery concerning the butchery Of
the Spicer family at Winona has been
partly cleared up. Alex Caddot, the
French half-breed under arrest, made
a confession in which he duplicates
BIackhawk, the negro half-breed, VINO
has also been under arrest as sus-
pect. After making the confession
Caddot made an attempt at taking
his own life by stabbing himself with Il
pocket knife in the abdomen. The
wound will not prove fatal unless COM
plications set in.
The preliminary hearing of the two
men was set for Wednesday last at
WilIiamsport, the county seat OF Elm
mons county, located about forty miles
south of here. The officials have made
strenuous efforts to force a confession
for some time, but without success. Cad
dot has chafed considerable under ar
rest and confinement and has been very
uneasy and on Wednesday the officers
succeeded in wringing from him the
statement that Blackhawk committed
the deed, but he denied he had any
connection with it. Blackhawk insists
in his innocence and refuses to believe
that Caddot has made any confession.
The officers have secured other impor-
tant information, but refuse to make
it public at present, but say there were
others besides these two implicated IN
the crime.
Public interest over the mattey in
Emmons county is at fever heat. and if
the citizens there were certain that
they had the guilty parties it is safe to
less women and children would be
summarily avenged. The hearing was
continued until May to allow officers
time to procure more evidence.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-04-18

furniture company by Martin in which
he agreed that the subscription should
be void upon condition that If Martin
did not furnish the hotel or if he did
not buy the furniture from the Lugers
the amount was not to be paid. Mar
tin furnished the hotel but did net
buy the furniture from the defendants
The supreme court holds that he was
not bound to do so, it was only in the
event that persons other than Martin
should furnish the hotel that plaintiff
obligated himself to see that purchases
were made of the defendants. They
were willing to trust tc their ability to
secure plaintiff as customer relying
on their friendly reIationSo as to the
ground on which they hoped to win IN
a competitive struggle to obtain the
contract to furnish the hotel building.
Another decision involves control of
the Bismarck water works, and ends
one Of the f1ercest fought lawsuits in
the history of the state. The water
works were built in 1887 by a com
pany of local capitalists and c.. r.
Morrison, of Baltimore. Bonds to the
amount of $115000 were issued, and
were purchased by the Central Trust
company. These bonds were secured
by mortgage on the works In 1898
judgment to the amount of 500, 900
was secured by respondents against
the water works company, and, on
their application, Senator c. B. Little
was appointed receiver, and he has
continued in charge since The ap-
pellants have tried by various means
to have Little removed as receiver,
and have set up their mortgage as be-
ing prior lien to the judgment The
supreme court holds this contention
to be correct, reverses the lower court,
and directs it to order the sale Of
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-04-18
PEMBTNA UNDER WATER.
Flood Several Feet Deep in the
Streets

Streets.
PEMBINA, N. D., April 17-Water
is several feet deep in the streets and
row boats are being operated all over
town. The ground floors of three
fOurths Of the residences are vacated
the majority of people living up stairs
and reaching their doors by boats
The water has far passed all records
of previous floods since this country
was settled
Great damage and loss to crops has
been avoided from the fact that the
rise is so early that seeding can be
safely delayed some time yet. The
water is still rising, but it is expected
will reach its highest inside Of twenty
four hours. Poor people living in small
houses have all removed to old Fort
Pembina
Ortonville, Mimi, April 17.-There is
no perceptable change in the height
of the water in Big Stone lake The
Milwaukee company is working night
and day to protect its entertainments
which are in constant danger. Sacks
filled with sand are placed along the
ends of the ties on the north side of
the track; back of these, ties are laid
lengthwise with the track and staked
to the ground. On the top of the
sacks is dumped gravel, then hay. and
on this snow fencing weighted down
with railroad iron. All this is to pre-
vent the water from flowing over the
track and to keep the wind from
washing away the banks and gravel
The south side of the track being
dry and from four to five feet above
the level of the land adds to the peril
of the embankment as with this fall
should the water once get a start the
track would melt away like a snow
drift
Raising the embankment and thus
keeping the water backed up to the
north tends TO raise the ire Of unfor-
tunate residents of that portion of the
city north of the track and between
it and the lake, and it will take months
to reduce the height of the water in
Big Stone lake through the present
confined outlet. In 1881 nearly all this
bank was washed away, and the water
thus allowed to fi<sw the full length
Of the valley-over a mile wide-which
soon relieved the overf1owed lands
The ice separated in the lake about
mile from the city, and the wind
from the northwest forced it down in
a body a mile square over the flooded
portion Of the valley Of the Minnesota
river for over half a mile, throwing
down bridges, trees and fences before
it, but 1t lodged in shallow water be-
fore reaching any buildings.
Winnipeg, Man.. April II. = The
water is rising half an inch an hour.
The condition up river is serious, the
water at Emerson having passed the
top mark of 1882, some houses being
already under water to the second
floors. At Morris. the bridges are still
safe, but their approaches are covered.
These towns are sending messages to
Winnipeg warning it to expect a big
flood, but the citizens here are still
hopeful. The Assiniboine at Popular
Point passed the 80 mark yesterday
and everything points to very high
water for the next day or two.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-04-18

Fire Does Big Damage There This
Morning.

Special to the Globe.
MANKATO, Mimi, April 18.-2:3O a.
m.-The most disastrous fire which has
visited Mankato for many years has
reduced the three-story Odd Fellows
building to ashes during the past two
hours. The building cost $4,000 to
build. Only $4,000 insurance was car
ried at the present time, Sl,5OO having
been dropped March 1. The basement
was occupied by A. B. Ewing's- gro
Gerry store; the first floor by Horace
Cummins' large dry goods store, for-
The second floor was used for insur-
ance and law offices, having among
it's occupants Attorneys Col. THOMAS
A NJ Rutan and others.
None of the above saved any or their
belongings, and it is not known whether
the safes will preserve the books ana
papers, having fallen so great a as
tance. The heaviest losers Will De the
odd Fellows, Rebekahs, knights OF
Honor. G. A. r. and Ladies of the Re
lief corps, all of whom occupied the
third floor. Camp No. and Canton
COlfax No. 9 lost all their parapherna-
liz and everything belonging to these
orders. The Rebekahs had recently
spent 5000 for new uniforms, etc. A
Mr.. Johnson, owning and occupying
small frame building for shoe Shop,
lost his all. The new Free Press build
ing will lose heavily by water the
firemen being obliged to work from its
roof The water has gone through
the entire three floors, and the Com
mercial club rooms are ruined. Mr..
Hunt is not able to estimate his dam
age at present, and no estimate can be
placed on the total loss at this hour.
The fire broke out at II o'clock in a
heavy wind, which carried the sparks
several blocks away, setting fires in
three different places, but the firemen
did efficient work and controlled all
of them The origin of the fire is not
known, but it is believed to have been
irCendiarY.