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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-08-20
VOL. LXI---NO. 1884

o. II. Henderson, president; w. E. Ste
vens, secretary; 6. W. Knight, treasurer,
with a vice-president and one member OF
executive committee from each lodge in
the district. President Of the day, E. ID.
Burns; chief marshal, David Mackey,
committee in charge of grounds, A. E.
Caswell; committee on croquet and
games, L. G. Lockwood, Mrs. M. l.. Jud-
kins, Mrs. ]. S. Sanborn, j.. S. Sanborn,
Mrs. A. L. Finnew, Mrs. Ida Goodell;
judges, J. F. Hale, Wells River; Fl. E.
Randall, Island Pond; L. M. Hubbard,
Barton; E. {. Spaulding, St. Johnsbury;
Maj. A. Huron, Littleton, N H.; district
deputies, S. c. Otis, D. D. G. NJ, West
Burke; G. w. Knight, D. D. G. P, Lyn-
donville; Mrs. Angie Burns, D. d. G. M,
West Burke; ]. B. Gage, Maj. I'd Bat
talon, Dept of VT, P. NJ, St. .Tohnsbury.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-08-20
All Aboard for White River junction.

-Vermont's gala week is when the Yer
mont state fair is held at Billings park,
White River Junction, and then events
long to be remembered take place. This
years exhibition is to be held August "a
to 81, inclusive, and no less than $4,000
has been offered in prizes. The Fair asso-
citation has been admitted to the Vermont
and Northern New York Trotting asso-
ciation, and all the fast horses in the cir
cult will contest in the meet. The cattle
exhibition will be fine one, while the
displays in the other departments will be
large and complete; there will be the usual
coaching parade, and with the exhibi
tions Of the trick animals which have
been engaged, there is no doubt but what
the fair will eclipse all former efforts. The
Boston & Maine railroad has arranged
for special rates and extra trains during
+ the progress of the fair, and for iriorma
ton regarding which, see posters.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-08-20

J. A. Paddock, J. W. Paige, Alonzo D.
Parker. Voted TO hold the next meeting
at st. Johnsbury. Chamberlin post was
thanked for the use of the hall and the
Relief Corps for providing an excellent
dinner
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-08-20
NEW ADS. THIS WEEK.

Gold Ring Lost.
Lyndon Institute.
Boarders Wanted.
Carriages for Sale.
Convent of Notre Dame.
Lydia +. Pinkham Medicines.
Personal Property at Auction.
All Wool Suitings-J. c. Stevens.
House for Sale-L. p. Hartman.
Cash Offers. A. Moore & Co.
Hit 1t Once-Boynton & Eastman.
Fly Killers-Bingham's Drug Store
Street Railroad Stockholders Meeting.
The Battle-Barbour's Business College.
The Alaska Indians-Scott & Underwood.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-08-20

FRATERNITY MEETINGS..
Knights Of Pythias.
Regular convention of Apollo Lodge No. 2
Tuesday, August "a
W.O. SHAW, c. c.
II. T. FISHER, X. r. S.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-08-20
WEATHER RECORD.

At Binghams Drug Store, for the week
ending August 49, 1897.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-08-20
New Trotting Circuit.

New Trotting Circuit. - The secre
taries of the Barton, Lyndonville and St.
Johnsbury fairs met at Barton last week
and formed northern Vermont circuit
for the races at the three fairs next
month. Following is the programme of
the races and purses:
BARTON, SEPTEMBER 8.
200 D. MAO class. trot or pace, $50
go p. m. .-3-years-old or under, trot so
SEPTEMBER 8.
1000 a. m.-2.29 class, trot or pace, 5000
1890 a. m.-2.34 100
LOO p. m-2.24 zoo
lao ~ m-21o " 200
Entries close Sept. 4, made to J. 1. Parker,
East Coventry, VT.
ST. JoHNsBURY, SEPTEMBER %.
10 90 a. m-3 years old or under, trot, $ so
10. 80 a. m-Grcen, county, so
1 90 p. m.-3.00 class, 100
130 p. m.-2 "a 200
SEPTEMBER 16.
10 90 a. m.-2 20 class, 5000
1890 a. m.-2,40 $50
! 90 p. m.-2.34 lou
100 p. m.-2.19 200
Entries close Sept. II, F. S. Hartman,
secretary, st. Johnsbury, VI.
LYNDoNvILLE, SEPTEMBER 20
200 p. m-2 40 class, trot or pace, $l25
2. 80 p. m.-2.24 17o
SEPTEMBER %.
2 90 p. M. "a class, trot or pace, Sl25
Entries close Sept IS, made to E. Me-
G,nnis Lyndonvle, VT.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-05-20
A. P. AS IN SESSION
Supreme Council Holding an Annual
Meeting in Washington.

Washington, May 13.-The reading
OF the annual address of President
Echols and the submission of the re-
port of Secretary Palmer were the
principal matters which engaged the
attention of the supreme council of
the American Protective association
yesterday. Echols' address was par
ticularly felicitious and he spoke in
hopeful terms of the prospects of the
order and of its unprecedented growth
during the past year. He referred to
his visits to the various councils dur
ing the year and to the fiourishing con-
dition in which he found them. A
recommendation was made for an in
surance feature to be under the aus
pices of the general order. Palmer's
report is said to have been an agree
able surprise showing, notwithstand-
ing the hard times prevailing during
the past year, that the order was in a
satisfactory condition, numerically and
financially. Three hundred and forty
five charters were issued in the past
year. When it first met the council
heard the report Of the committee on
credentials showing over $50 accredit-
ed delegates to the meeting. With
ont much discussion the report was
adopted.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-05-20
CHEER FOR M'K!NLEY.
PRESIDENT AND CABINET ARE IN
PHILADELPHIA.
All Is Ready TO dwelling Ceremonies
of Washington Monument in
Quaker City.

Philadelphia, May 15.-AlI the de-
tails of the unwilling of the Washing
ton monument at Paramount park to-
day are practically completed. Not
Withstanding almost continued rain
the past week many business houses
and dwellings are decorated with flags
and bunting President Mckinley,
Vice President Hobart and members of
the cabinet with the exception of Sec
retarys Sherman and Long arrived
yesterday afternoon. Last night
banquet was given at the Union League
club by it's president and directors in
honor of the president, vice president
and cabinet officers. Fifty persons sat
down. An address of welcome was
made by c. Stuart Patterson, president
of the Union League club, after which
he proposed three cheers which were
heartily given President Mckinley
made short reply thanking the mem
bers of the Union League club for the
great honor and the warmth Of his re-
ceptiOn. Following the banquet there
was a reception.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-05-20
A SENSATIONAL STORY.
Is an Innocent Man Serving Time For
Murder?

Kenosha, Wis, May 18.-The dis
trict attorney and other officials have
been Investigating d most sensational
story to the effect that it was not John
Hilgendorf who murdered his wife here
on July last and for which Hilgen-
dorf is now serving. life sentence in
the penitentiary. A, dispatch from
PaXtOnville, ILL.,, contained the state
ment that Wilhelm Hoellmann, or
Hallman, who was executed at Paxton
on Friday last, was the murderer of
Mrs. Hilgendorf and that her husband
must have been innocent Of the crime
However, investigation fails to reveal
the truth Of this claim and the story
is not given credence here. The story
from Paxton runs as follows:
The list Of Hallman's crimes is ap-
palling, and since his execution addi-
tional facts have come to light. At
least one innocent man is serving a
life sentence in the penitentiary for
his crimes. It is certain that ne
killed Mrs Wilhelmina Hilgendorf
July +, 1896, near Kenosha, Wis, whose
husband, John Hilgendorf, is now serv-
ing life sentence for the crime in the
Waupun penitentiary. Mrs. Hilgen-
dorf was 70 years old, the wife of a
German farmer, three miles from Ke
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-05-20
MISS WOODS STICKS TO IT.
The School Teacher Reaffirms Town
sends Confessions to Her.

Lancaster. Wis, May 18.-Aiter TIT
defense in the Townsend case rested
The state proceeded with rebutting tes-
timony. Miss Woods fatty contradict
ed Townsend and reaftirmed her pre-
yiOus statements in regard to her re-
latiors with him in Washington and
his admissions as to the death of his
Wisconsin wife. She was not cross ex-
amined. Ed. NJ. Lowry began the
closing argument for the state He
epdeavored to prove Townsend guilty
of a number of falsehoods On the
stand, particularly as to his statement
that Miss Woods had invited him to
come to her room at midnight, and he
pointed out how he could get in with
cut attracting attention. w. J. Bren-
nan followed with an argument for the
defense, speaking for about an hour,
when T. L. Cleary succeeded him. The
al sument of District Attorney Howe
was then made. The jury will be
charged today.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-05-20

science, education, hygiene and man
ual training for the high development
Of which Sweden is especially noted.
The fishery nall is unique, two story
building built out over the water which
fornss an immense basin in the center
OF the hall. In the tourists and sports
n ans pavilion the sports of the north
skating, fishing and hunting, will be
illustrated by a series of tableaux and
II0ranas. The principal building in
the western section of the grounds are
machinery hail. an immense structure
OF iron and glass, and the art hall, per
hepC the most beautiful of all, with its
white slucco walls. wide, deliberately
CIAamenled cornIce and open lOggia
ldEiinavian art will here receive the
FIST complete representation ever ac-
co4Ued IT,
Among the special features is old
S. ckhOlm. Here are limitations of the
ca royal palace, the Oldest church in
Stockholm where the reformation was
frs publicly declared, goldsmiths
shops Of the sixteenth century, and a
printing Office of the same time.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-05-20
GOLDBERG ON THE STAND.
Waupaca Attorney Denies That He Is
Guilty of Perjury.

Waupaca, Wis, May 1S.-The Gold
berg trial reopened at 1:30 Monday af-
ternOon and it is expected that it will
be finished by tomorrow night. Charge
Nc. IA was taken up. In that charge
Goldberg is accused of having com
mitted perjury on the t'insterwaId-I e
terSOn case i'll which he WAS a witness.
1t is claimed that on tie night of
April Ii 1895, he went into a New
London livery stable and commanded
two teamsters having a load of goods
alleged to have been taken from the
SeiZaW store to get out before daylight.
On the stand in the Finsterwald case
he sWore that he had not be en- at that
stable and in that is alleged to have
perjured himself. He was put On the
stand Monday afternoon and he testi-
fed that he was not at the stable as
charged, though he was in New Lon
don. He drove over alCle and Vos-
burg was not with him and did not reg
lister at he ElWood hotel as charged
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-05-20
FOR CIVIC HONOR.
Big Gathering Promised at the Nash
vile Meeting.

Nashville, Tenn, May 1S.-The
delegates attending the call for a form
alton of National Good Citizens
league will hold preliminary session
today. Prominent men and distin-
guished church workers from all parts
Of the country are in attendance. The
purpose of the convention is to discuss
matters relating to the many evils of
the day, crime and lawlessness, Sab
bath dissertation, intemperanCe, licen-
uousness, gambling and dishonesty:
the undesirable economic, financial
and industrial situation; the hard-up
and debt-burdened condition of people
generally; and especially the poverty
and slavery of millions where capital
and labor together produce the great
est plenty every year." and to effect a
pei manent organization of the Inter
rational Coed Citizens league.
The signers Of the call are from
every state in the union, among them
be ne Josiah Strong, D. D., New York;
William NJ. Mccarthy mayor of Nash
vile; Bishop w. X. Ninde, Detroit; G..
G. Lorimer, D. D., Boston: Samuel T.
Nicholson, Washington; Theodore L.
Cuyler, D. D., Brooklyn; Kerr Boyce
Upper, D. D., Philadelphia; William
G. Bell, president Texas Christian En-
deiVor union; President George A.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-05-20

the northwest, and is directly across
the street from the handsome stone
residence of A. E. Merrill retired
lumberman. The monument is the
work OF Jacob Fjelde. The figure is
nine feet in height, and entirely Of
bronze. 1t represents the master in
his playing position, there being no
softening of the awkwardness of his at
titude, which was not up to the Canons
of correct form. This gaucherie was
due to his earliest lessons being taken
on fiddle too large for him.
The different Norwegian societies Of
the city participated in a parade in the
afternoon previous to the unwilling
ceremonies. The Norsemen's Singing
society, Fran, the Norwegian Turner's
and Hugnad gathered at Dania hall at
1870 and proceeded to Hennepin ave-
nue. and Third street, where they were
met by SOnner at Norge and other So
CietieS from the north and east sides.
From here the procession proceeded to
Loring park. Miss Ragnhild Sorenson,
who was chosen by the Ole Bull Monu-
ment association executive committee
to unveiI the statue, is the daughter of
S. Sorenson, editor Of the Minneapolis
Tidende She was born III La Crosse
in 1878 and came to Minneapolis five
years ago. John w. Alexander, pres
ident of the Ole Bull Monument as
ISOLATION, under whose auspices the
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-05-20
SKULL IN COURT.
CHASTITY Relic Causes a Prisoner to
Quail.

Lancaster, Wis, May 15.-In the
trial Of Mark Townsend for alleged
wife murder yesterday, DR.. J. A. Glenn
ems who superintendent the examina-
ton of Mrs. ToWnsend's skull, testified
and produced the skull in court Town
send exhibited a great deal of nervous
ness enc for long time buried him
self in his note book, refusing to look
at the eyeless sockets.
His Old chum, Mr.. Gelbach from
Idaho, testified chat a year or two
previous to the murder Townsend had
shown him the proper place to shoot
anu cause instantaneous death.
Miss Muesella Woods Of Delight,
Wash, gave her testimony. She met
Townsend in Washington when she
taught school. She boarded at the
Watson's, who were not on friendly
terms with Mr.. Townsend because OF
domestic trouble with Mrs Townsend,
WHO was a member Of the Watson fam
lily. Miss Woods said that Townsend
evidently fell in love with her, for
many times they had long confidential
talks and he confessed to her many
things of his earlier life. In cross-ex-
animation she confessed that he kissed
he" On one occasion he caught hold
Of her after long talk and said: ''Who
All what are you? You seem like the
spirit of my dead wife come back to
to- n ent me. She was a good girl,
Then Miss Woods asked him why he
killed her. He replied: Il was not
r=sIr nsible for my actions. We never
had but one trouble and no one knew
OF that. 1t was killing me by f7"1es.
and I thought it was either my life or
hers. The moment was opportune and
the act was done"
On the cross examination, Attorney
Cleary for the defense got the worst of
it. His questions were resented, and
Miss Woods earnest answers seemed
to make a favorable impression.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-05-20

Minneapolis, Mimi, May 1S.-The
nlagical, almost mystical, memory of
Ole Bulls music is at last to be incor-
pcrated into enduring bronze by his
countrymen, to whom the weird strains
of that enchanted violin still talk Of
the beauty and grandeur of their be-
loved fatherland. The NoTwegians of
| the northwest several years ago con-
ceived the idea Of erecting 6 fitting
memorial to their greatest musician,
and with great enthusiasm have car
Tied it forward to fruition. The mon
ument has been completed without
any delay, and was unveiled yesterday
with elaborate ceremonies. The statue
| is placed in Loring park, one Of the
prettiest places in the metropolis of
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-05-20
TELEGRAPHIC TICKS.

District Attorney Olcott of New York
says that the trial of the directors anC
officials of the American Tobacco com
rany who were indicted for conspiracy
a year ago, will be begun the first
Monday in June for which date it has
been set down.
Capt. Edward Green, of the San
Francisco police department was rob-
bed of $1,50p in Chicago by two col
ored women in 'panel-house' at Is
Taylor street He had attended the
convention of chiefs of police at Pitts
burg and was on his way back to San
Francisco when he stopped off in Chi
cago for few hours TO wait for a train
bound for the coast
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-05-20
HARRISON'S HOME IN LUCK.

Washington, May 13.-Wednesday
the senate passed the bill appropriate
ing s1.5OO,OOO for public building at
indianapolis, Ind. The immigration
and kaleidoscope bills we're reached, but
went over on objection.
Senator Allen of Nebraska present
co resolution requiring E. R. Chap
man. the broker who refused TO testify
in the sugar investi cation, TO present
himself at the bar of the senate and
purge himself of contempt before
clenency be extended. The resolution
vent over.
The Morgan Cuban resolution also
went over to permit the committee on
foreign relations to present state
ment.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-05-20

ing thai the royal lad be kept in he
background till he comes of legal age
which, according 10 Spanish custom, is
al Is years. It is reported that certain
reforms vi. be granted for Cuba on
that day. Tie reforms, if any are to
be, will be proclaimed by the queen re-
gent, Marie Christine. The king is
the son of Alfonso III. and Marie
Christine OF Austria. He has two
sisters, Maria De las Mercedes and Ma
ria Theres2 His sisters have now
reached what IS considered in Spain,
maria geable age, the younger, Marie
Theresa, being in her sixteenth year
six months prior TO the birth of her
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-05-20

Stockholm, Sweden, May IA
Scandinavian and Russian exhibition
Will be held here, beginning today and
lasting till October l. The fact that
Sweden is the chief wood exporting
country in the world receives recogni-
ton in the erection of the great indus
trial hall, the largest wooden building
that has ever been constructed. 1t
covers an area of 20,400 square yards
and is surrounded by a curious cupola
$50 feet high. At height of 100 feet
the four minarets surrounding the Gu
pola are connected by prospect bridges
and here refreshments will be fur
nished to the sightseer. Near the in
dUstrial hall is the northern museum,
which contains the cultural exhibit, in
Guiding everything that pertains to
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-05-20

Ex-senator Sawyer is arranging to
spend the summer surrounded by rela-
tives. His large, old-fashioned resi-
dence at Oshkosh is to be filled with
guests and his table will be surround
ed with a good-sized family. He will
have his only daughter, Mrs. William
o. Goodman of Chicago, with her hus-
band and son, Kenneth Goodman
Kenneth, who is 13, has been author
lied to invite three boys of his ac-
quaintance to spend the summer with
him, and he has invited a boy from
Washington and two from Chicago.
The four are planning summer cam
paign with lots of fun in it, including
fishing, hunting, yachting, swimming,
cycling, picnicking and everything
else that goes toward making up
boys ideal of a good time Mrs.
Grace Dickinson of Chicago, a niece
of the ex-senator, who spent last sum
-ner as Mr.. Sawycr's guest, is also
coming with her husband and two
boys. Miss Railey, another Eiece of
the ex-senator, win complete the fam
lily circle. Miss Bailey is young
woman whom the ex-senator is educat-
ing at the state university in Madison.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-05-20

brother, figured as queen regent o
Spain and who is now the heir to the
throne, is in her eighteenth Year
There is some talk of a union between
her and the eldest son Of the Grand
Duke Vladimir of Russia, the playmate
Of her childhood, who is very fond of
her Some time aG1 she received an
offer of marriage firm King Alexander
Of S9rvia but it was declined.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-05-20

nosha. On the morning OF July 4, Hill
gendorf and his three sons went 10
town to celebrate" The father was
taken home drunk il the afternoon.
Later, he was discovered, still dazed
with drink, washing blood off his
hands. His clothing was smeared with
blood
u found mother dead in the
smoke house. he explained. ard I just
brought her in. .
fIilgendorf was convicted on circum-
stantial evidence.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-05-20
WILL RACE SOON.

was received from the university of
Wisconsin crew that it will arrive here
about May % for the race with Yale
May 10Th. Training quarters are
being prepared for the crew. The Wis
itors will while here be the guests of
the Yale navy. The details Of the
race will not be arranged till the ar
rival of the badgers.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-05-20

work was dedicated, presented the
monument to the city. The mayor
made an address. Alexander Bull, son
of the master, played on the violin and
was accorded an ovation by the multi
tude in and about the park.
In the evening the Norsemen's Sing
ing society gave a festival at Harmonic
hall. The Norwegian Turner's held
forth at DANA hall, while the other
Norwegian organizations celebrated
the day at the different halls of the
city.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-05-20
STOUGHTON'S BIG EVENT
Madison, May IS.

Madison, May 18
Gov. Scofeld, Adjutant General
Boardman, Assistant Adjutant Gen
Patton, Coils. w. C. Girty, NJ. r.
Doyon, F. NJ. Caldwell, A. F. Cald-
well. ]. c. Brooks. Capt. Mcneil and
Major Williams with a number of
other notables went to witness the
5toughton military celebration Mon
day. Company G, under the command
of Capt. Quentmeyer, went down in
the morning to participate in the dis
play In the competitive drill in the
manual Of arms by one private from
each visiting company, James O'Ccn-
nell won the gold watch offered as a
prize. Dancing was the order of the
evening.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-05-20
ALFONSO'S BIRTHDAY.
Young King Of Spain Moves Another
Year Toward Manhood

Madrid, Spain, May 18.-The birth
day celebration yesterday Of the young
king of Spain was duly celebrated
throughout the nation. It was fete
day all over the kingdom. Alfonso i
now II years old. Last year for the
first time the king, though a lad in
knickerbockers, presided at the open
ing Of the cortez. Such a travesty on
government had the effect of materially
strengthening the republicans, and tn
leaders Of the royalist party are advis-
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1897-05-20
THREE CHILDREN PERISH.
FOREST FIRES FIND VICTIMS
NEAR SHAWANO.
While Martin Wyacks and His Wife
are Looking for Stray Stok
Their Babies Burn Up.

Shawano, Wis, May 16.-Martin
Wyacks and wife who live near Gresh-
am, this county, left home Monday
morning to look after some stock that
had strayed away. During their alb
sence forest fires spread over the farm
and destroyed their house. Three
small children who had been left alone
persisted.