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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-02
Not the Printers Fault.
Richmond. Va, July !, 1893

To the Editor OF the Dispatch:
In the report OF the proceedings of the
Committee on Water Of last evening am
quoted as saying that the annual report.
printed by the o. Il. Flanhart Printing
Company. was full Of serious errors, and
that could not recommend the payment
OF their bill This Is not exactly my
statement. l objected TO the report on
account of It's bad appearance inequality
OF the size OF the pages. &C.. and on ac-
count OF errors In certain figures In the
statements and tables. | find. upon sx-
animation. that the o. F.. Flanhart Print
ing Company did not have the contract
for the binding, and were not responsible
for this part OF the work. The principal
error In the tables was not their fault
but a mistake in the original table. sent
out from this office. l deem IL but JUS
tice 10 the o. +. Fianhart Printing Com
pany that this explanation shoull be
made. ChanLES T.. BOILING,
'.lperiutendcI:
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-02
A Young Merchant Drowned.

TAZEWELL, VA, July 1.-(Special)--
The sad intelligence OF the death by
drowning of James Correll. Esq, prom
inent young merchant of the firm of
Thompson. Cornell & Co., of Thompsons
Valley. reached here this morning Mr..
Correl, in company with two companions,
was bathing in the mill-pond Of Charlie
George, when. 1t Is supposed. he took
cramp His companions were only able
10 get him within eight or ten feet of the
bank. when they had 10 loose their hold,
and the young man was drowned. He
was son Of ]. o. Correll. a prominent
farmer of this county.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-02
AShIund's New Council.

ASHLAND, VA, July L-(Special)-
The new Town Council met this after
noon at o'clock for organization. 1t is
composed Of Charles Stebblns, A. j. Dos
well. G.. f. Delarue, Fleming NJ. Fox. j..
L. C. Scott, c. w Crew, and Nat Lam
caster The body went into the selection
of officers with the following result:
Mayor. f. L. G. Scott; President pro
tenn, Charles w. Crew; Treasurer and
Clerk, Charles Stebbins reelected.
The Finance Committee submitted their
report, showing their settlement with
Sergeant T.. Il. Elicit, who retires. Ex
Sergeant T. b. Trevillian. the new Ser
geant, entered upon the discharge of his
duties to-day.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-02
THE COCKADE CITY.
The ONCE OF Commemorative At
torncy-MemoriaI WindOw-NOtes.

PETERSBURG, VA, July i.--(Speclal.)
Mr. Charles Trotter Lassiter. having fail
ed to qualify as Commemorative Attor-
ney. to which office he was elected on the
18th of May. for a term of two years.
Judge Mullen has concluded to appoint
Major F. r. I.asster in his stead. Since
Lieutenant I.assiter has been in the army
Major Lassiter has been 6llinG the office
by appointment. Judge Mullen Is OF opin-
ion, however that in the absence of such
an appointment. Major Lassiter, the In
cumbent, would hold over until the court
should designate his successor, or until a
successor was chosen at the next regular
election, and qualified
VISITORS EXPECTED.
A letter was received here this morn
Ing announcing that about one hundred
o. more members of the National Educa-
tional Association. of Washington, ID. c.,
In charge of Mr.. b. c. Gregory OF Tren-
ton. n. j.. will visit Virginia this month.
and will arrive in Petersburg on the eve
ming of the 18th instant. They have en-
gagged accommodations at the Imperial
Hotel. and will spend the day Of the 18th
In visiting the lines and other points OF
interest around Petersburg. in charge OF
the well-known guide. Mr.. c. A. Clark. a
large number of ladies will come with the
party.
BEAUTIFUL MEMORIAL.
A very handsome memorial window has
just been erected in Grace Episcopal
church, In memory OF the late Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles w. Spicer. who were for
many years members and liberal support
ers OF that church. The memorial is erect
ed by the children OF Mr.. and Mrs. Spicer
and represents the figure Of the Resurrec-
tion angel. Grace church has number OF
handsome memorial windows.
GENERAL NEWS.
Captain J. A. Nichols of the Peters
burg Grays. now in Camp Alger, is I'm the
city visiting friends.
The repairs TO the steamer Mccall. OF
the James-River Line, now in progress
here, are nearly completed. They Will
cost about s. 900.
Hundreds OF people have visited the
internal-revenue office to-day, I'm search
OF revenue stamps. and the deputies haze
been overrun with work.
The Common Council tonight elected
all officers OF the several municipal de-
partments for the next two years, APP
pointed its various standing committees,
and made the general appropriations for
the year The appropriations and expen-
ditures are estimated 10 be about the
000-while the receipts are es-
timated at 500 900.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-02
WOODSTOCK.
Prominent Citizen Dead-Rain Great
~ Needed.

WOODSTOCK, VA, July i.-(Special.) y
John w. Flick. aged about so years. "A
prominent citizen of this place. died at
his home here last night, after a pro-
tracted Illness. caused by paralysis. The
funeral was this evening from the Luthe-
ran church.
To-day was the warmest Of the season
The government instruments recorded 100
degrees during the afternoon. The
drought is burning up the gardens and
growing corn, and unless there Is relief
shortly the various crops in this section
will be exceedingly short.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-02
BRITAIN's NAVY.

The Westminster Review prints an ar
ticle which Is calculated to allay conside-
rably the alarm created by the recent
the strength of the British and other
European navies. The article admits, II
is true, that between 1880 and 1880 Great
Britain neglected her navy to an aston
jshing degree. In that period she only
built 10 battleships and 10 cruisers 0rom
5000 to 5000 tons). against the % battle
ships and 10 cruisers launched in France.
Russia. and Germany. In the present de-
cade, however, she Is making rapid
strides towards supremacy. Her pro-
gramme for lS9O-19O0 includes 80 battleships
and AZ cruisers. against the 81 battleships
and q cruisers of the three Powers COM
bined. Moreover. she possesses an enor-
NOUS superiority IN the matter OF tor
observation-disclosures. In torpedo-boats
she is not much richer than her neigh
instead. on the theory that the smaller
boats will be needed only for purposes of
home defence. 1t appears. further that
She Is building much more cheaply as
well as much more quickly. than her
peighbors. In ten years France spent
22s. 10000 for l6 battleships and Is cruz
sers. whereas England only spent e5s-
0oe.ooo for 20 battleships and i2 cruisers.
The general summing UP OF these facts
and figures shows that. whatever may
have been the case short time ago,
Great Britain will soon be in position
10 hold the seas. even against France
Russia, and Germany combined.
In this connection II may be said that
peweys victory IN Manila Bay has, ID is |
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-02
SATURDAY. ...........JULY 2, 1898.

FRIENDS OF THE DISPATCH
WOULD DO US A FAVOR BY INFORM
ING Us OF ANY FAILURE ON THE
PART OF NEWsDEALERS. OR NEWS
BOYS ON RAILROAD TRAINS, TO
MEET THE PUBLIC DEMAND FOR
COPIES OF THIS PAPER. INFORMA-
TIoN is ALSO DESIRED BY US OF
THE DELINQUENCY OF ANY CAR
RIER OF OURS IN RICHMOND, MAN
CHESTER, OR ELSEWHERE.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-02
Judge Quaries, Democratic Nominee
or the Tenth District.
(Culpeper Ent0rprise)

Ex-Judge Quarles received the congress
sional nomination in the Tenth District.
after a spirited contest. The Judge IL =
man OF high moral character. n lasyer
OF ability. and We hope he may receive
tho hearty support CO every Democrat In
the district. We are personally acquaint-
ed with Messrs. Petit and GLASGOW
Judge Quaries has Just right 10 he
proud OF securing the nomination over
men of such high character and marked
ability.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-02
A Protesting Conference.

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA, July l.
Especial. t-Responding 10 "A call issued
some time ago by the Colored Republican
League of Virginia. conference OF col
ored leaders was held in this city at the
colored OddFellows Hall. The confer
ence protested against civil-servIce re-
form, and the unequal distribution OF the
offices, as between the races, and suggest
ed negro candidates for Congress from
several OF the districts.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-02
Found nj Camn AIger.

FAIRFAX COURTHOUSE, VA. July
l.--(Special) -Sheriff Gordon received a
telegram yesterday from Sheriff Orndorff.
OF Vincennes, Ind. asking him to arrest
William Yocum. wanted there for break
ing jail. Deputy-Sheriff Jacobs found
Yocum at Camp Alger. he having en-
listed i'm the Twenty-Second Kansas Reg
iment. Through the courtesy OF General
Graham the prisoner was delivered up
this morning, and has been lodged In jail
here
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-02
Buried at the Henry Plnce.

MANASSAS. VA. July l-(Special)-
The funeral Of Hugh Fontelroy Henry
took place this afternoon at the historic
Henry Place. Mr.. Henry was born in
Fauquier county Va. December 81, 1911.
He was buried alongside OF his mother.
who was killed du'ins the first Bull-Run
battle.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-02
HOTEL ROANOKE BURNED.
A Big Fire In the Magic City-The
Insurance.

ROANOKE. VA, July 1.-(Special) AT
2:30 +. NJ. to-day the alarm OF fire was
sounded, and Il soon became known
throughout the city that Hotel Roanoke,
one OF the city's greatest prides. was
burning. The fire was discovered by the
citizens In the community just AZ the
flames were bursting from the roof over
the kitchen department. Ii Is not known
what caused the blaze, but 1t had made
considerable Roadway before the alarm
was turned In. All the fire companies re-
sponded, and 1000 men came out of the
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-02
pay- UNION STATION METHOD.

IST CHURCH corner Twenty.sourth and Y
streets)--c. l.. BANS Pastor. --tsuDd ~ school a,
9:15 A. NJ. Morning class at 9:3G. Preaching At
Loague service Ut 4 r. NJ. Prayer meeting
MONDAY EVENING at s o'clock. Onictsl board
meeting TUESDAY at 3 T.. NJ Mdweek sNrylce
pray y meetips THURSDAY EVENING at = o clo,r
Natt
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-02
Supreme Court OF Appeals.

WYTHEVILLE. VA, July 1.--(Speclal)
Gishs Executor vs. Jamison. Argued
and submitted
Wilson VS.. Dawson. Removed to Rich
mond.
New South Building and Loan Associa-
ton VS.. Reed. Partially argued.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-02
ssy~MTZPAH pRESBYTERIAN

CHURCH Chestnut Hilll-Rey. DAVID X. WAL
rHALL. Pastor.-Sa bbath school SUNDAY MORN
ING az p:3O o'clock. sermon by the pastor sVE-
DAY MORNING Mt IL O'Clock. Prayer meeting
WBDNEsDAyNIGHr at 3 o'clock Row. Mr. WAL
ruALJ will also preach at Fairfield Presbyterian
cnprrh, Hsprlco county, SUsDAY AFTERNOON at 4
O'Clock and THURSDAY NIGHT at y uclocz, VIs-
itors Will be welcom ID at all OF these services.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-02
ray- GRACE STREET BAPTIST

CHURCH-Rev. WILLIAM f. HATCHER, ID. d..
Pastor.-seryices OF the Tabernacle, Grace
between Belydere and Plns streets. sanday
school ut 9:15 O'clock A. NJ: preaching by the
Pastor at IL o'clock A. N. and Z T.. NJ. PRAYER
meeting "WEDNESDAY NIGHT at o clock. Young
mems prayer meeting SATURDAY NIGHr q, $
O'clock. Il
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-02

One man among our American wounded
at Santiago was brought in from the
front with both arms shot off and a Sc
we're wound in the hip, and yet he,was
laughing! What could the Spanish nave
expected to accomplish against an array
made OF stun like this2
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-02
pay- sEyENTH.sTREET CHRIS.

TIAN CHURCH - corner Seventh ana
Grace streetsl. Preaching sunday at III A. NJ.
aud 81: 10 Z. NJ by the PASTOR Rev Y. T. SwEE-
NEY. This Will be his las; sunday prev ious 10
his summer vacation. Seats free aud all cordi-
ally welcomed. especially strangers and those
having no church home.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-02
engSECOND BAPTIST CHURCH

corner sixth and Vain slreets--kov. w. Il. /.
SMITH, ID. d., Pastor.-Sunday schCol at 0:l6
A. NJ. Preaching AZ I | A. NJ by the Rev. A. Il.
WooDFIs, ID. d., OF Hampton, va. No services
at night. seats tres. cordial welcome 10 ali.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-02
by FRIENDs.-MEETJNG FOR

divine worship Every SABBATH MORNING nj IL
o'clock. Seats are free, and all are welcome.
clearinghouse Clay street above First. Services
also at 10 o'clock A. NJ. on WkpSKsDAY. Is
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-02
lssrGRACE, STREET PREsBYTE.

RAN CHURCH--Rev. JgRE WITagasPooN
d. D., Pastor: residences, No los north filtn
street.-Seryices at IL o'clock A. NJ. aud s:I5
o'clock Z. NJ, preaching by the pastor. SUNDAY
school $50 A. NJ. WEDNESDAY, NIGHT SER
wees at S:i5 O'clock. 4
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-02
Ex-stnte-Tren.urer Bark.dale Dead.

SCOTTSVILI.E. VA, July l.--tSpecial)
Hon. Isaac Barksdale. ex-State Treasurer
and Superintendent OF Schools Of this
county. died suddenly at his home here
this afternoon from congestive chilh
He had been little complaining. but
was walking around the streets until
noon to-day.
Mrs. L. 7. Hit who has been extremely
III, IL better Tonight
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-02

Camara's ships seem more disposed to
They will surely proceed in that direc-
ton If they meet and engage an Ameri-
can feet.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-02
psg- pARK.pLACE METHODIST

EPISCOPAL CHURCH corner OF Pine and west
Franklin streets,-Rcv. THOMAS n. Porrs. Ph.
d., ID. D., Pastcr.-scrvtees at II A. n. and s:i5
p. NJ, conducted BY pastor. Subject Of mora.
ing sermon, "a Battle With Satan y; subject o,
evening sermon. "a Lesson from the Dust" =
yordlai vel onie 20 all
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-02
s0y- SECOND PRESBYTERIAy

CHUKCH.-Ibe Rev. DONALD GUTHRIE VII
preach at IL A. NJ. and ats p. NJ. Ire hour
OF afternoon service will be @ O'clock unul fur
tn or notice.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-02

The Spanish fight well, but not well
enough to defeat Americans They are
learning this by degrees-high degrees,
about 125 in the shade, indeed, at the
present time.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-02

All letters ana kilograms must be adj
dressed TO THE DISPATCH COMPANY.
Rejected communications will not be
returned.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-02
ADVERTISING RATES.
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4 sNdtlteO SltN0tlOns HdghbiS ia -
vance (25 words or less).".......''' %
Above rates are for every day or ad-
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Reading notices in reading-matter type
five lines or less. 81: in nonpariel. loaded,
five lines or less. 70 cents.
Card OF rates for more space furnished
on application.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-02

How to keep cool: Think of the warm
time our boys gave the Spaniards yes
terday.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-02

UPTOWN OFFICE. BROAD-sTREET
PHARMACY. 5l9 EAST BROAD
STREET.
MANCHESTER OFFICE. 1903 HULL
STREET.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-02
nvFIRsT BAPTIST CHURCH

Divine service at Ii A. NJ. Rev. GEORGE
COOPER, u. d., pastor, will preach Bible
school at $50 A. NJ. All made cordially vel
come.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-02

All letters recommending candidates
for office must be paid for 10 insure their
publication. This is a long standing rule
OF ours.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-02
An Oversight.

est Louis Post-Dispatch)
BY an oversight the war-revenue bill
has not taxed the wealthy sleeping-car
porter.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-02

EPISCOPAL CILUkcu (ccrncr Gay snd Adams
streetsl-Rov. klpExE n. kAvLlNe<. Pastor.
Sabbath schcoh va3 AM PIeschins y a. "
and $40 - mcss s sscP ~ w y,
ing. TuKspAy,tS r. ~, class rneetias. wrD-
NEsDAY, S:f5 r. ~. nd-wcek prayer service.
FRIDAY, s:i5 T. ~, Epsostn League Devo-
tonal neeuus song service begins =. N.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-02

The business of stamp collecting has
all OF a sudden become quite absorbing.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-02
pavREv. w. B. BEAUCBAMr

pastor OF ST. JAMES METHODIST Episcopal
CHURCH, has returned from Norfolk, ana will
occupy his p1loit morning and night SUNDAY
SUNDAY at g., ) p. N. nc will begi, series OF
special sermons on "coms Phases OF Modern
scep;scism"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-02

Resolutions OF respect 10 deceased
members passed by societies, corpora
lions. associations, or other organize
tions will be charged for as advertising
matter.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-02

sDrBROAD-sTREEr METHCDlDr
CHURCH (oornse q Brood ard 1vr,a seeoe(G :
sand.y ccnYcl e:Sy - 4Sscn'ss a. 81 a
SrAKR. d D. NefpinS 6sb56N "A Aoeao sor
MIstsken Llfe.~ ~ atrkt; g eoag Heard
Upon the Sea Of Glass = Heaven" 4 cordsai
welcome 70 ell,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-02
Scene. Madrid. Time; Midnight.
(New York SUM-

(New York Sum-
Sagasta Uog)-
Another day has flown and still no rest
From east and west, Rumor with trum-
pet tongue
Assails the ear with tales of victory;
But l.. who know too little and toe
much,
Too well can weigh this solace of the
wind
Day by day. more like to him 1 seem
who holds
The grim wolf by the ears; or who, with
desperate grasp,
Maintains upon the caudal of the bear
precarious tenure;
Destruction TO hold on: Equal destruc-
ton TO let go. Alas!
enter the shade of Blanco. riding on
the ghost of the Matanzas Mule)
Blanco (cheerfully)-
Illustrious Chief! " .iat shade OF care
darkens that brow so wont to beam ?
What's up?
Nothing is up. AIS down.
Banco-
How so? Are we not winning merrily?
Have / not proved the pen is
mightier than the sword?
Pass me yon weapon. and at the word
ing OF drop OF lax,
And 10! stark on the field a thousand
Yanks lie cold
Another dron: Behold! their boosted
guns and blasted gunners.
Where are they now? Ask OF the winds.
&c.
Sag
Thou tirest me with thy folly. This
viii not go.
We've worked that line to death. Can
you suggest naught better?
Blanco-
Better. Is it naught
To mount the pedestal of Fame and
stand
With Ananias and Munchausen? Both
men OF note. as l am
While you sit moping here. mark how /
rise superior TO fate and facts
Observe my Pegasus. whose pendent
ears
Betray his generous blood. On him I
soar victorious.
Let cannon roari Send on the troops!
Hammer our ships to pieces, blow our
forts
To Kingdom Come: / am unconquered
still and in the murk
And general eclipse but shine, more
brightly.
Thus from despair do / extract a Test,
And from destruction gain such fun as
may be.
DO thou but follow
But bark! What sound Is that? Another
fort gone skyward? i must hence
and write 1t up.
Farewell.
Blanco and Mule disappear)
Sag
Alas!
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-02
neB- CENTENARY METHOpTsr

EPISCOPAL CHURCH. SOUTH ltisacs street.,
between Fourth ADD fifth)-Rev. w. v. TUDOR
ID. d.. Pasfor.-rreschsng &c IL 4. n. By New.
4. l.. PELL. d. d., followed b. communion ssr-
vice. No service at night.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-02

Sag
Alasi
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-11-24
AsoSCILLo ANGRY.
Returned tolLoudon Monday and Gave Vent
TO His Feelings.

London, Eng, Nov. 81. --Agoncillo,
the agent Of Aguinaldo, with his ad-
visers, returned from Paris this morn
ing. He announced himself as being
very indignant at the statements made
by Major General Wesley Merritt in
reply to the arraignment of American
officers made by the insurgent junta of
Hongkong in an open letter to Presi-
dent Mckinley and the people of the
United States through The Associated
Press. The general situation also dis
pleased Agoncillo, and, after recalling,
to an interviewer, "how the Filipinos
have loyalty and effectively aided the
Americans he said: "Gen. Merritt's
reference to the Filipinos as 'chil-
dren' is simply an echo of Spanish
saying, and he may, like the Spaniards,
find his error when it is too late. |
am afraid the Filipinos will never
again submit to the yoke of colonial
government. Rather than live again
as slaves, they will fight to the bitter
end in defence of their rights and
freedom. My instructions are, to claim
the recognition of their Independence. !"
"What do the Filipinos think Of the
American proposal to purchase the
islands," Agoncilo was asked. tThe
opinion of the Filipino government
cannot be favorable to it, he an
swered, as the Filipinos cannot allow
themselves to be bought and sold like
merchandise; but, if the object of
the moderate indemnity is that their
recognition and peace will be estab-
lished, l don't see why, perhaps, the
matter should not be submitted to
their consideration. -
Aguinaldo's agent was asked what
form of government the Filipinos
would prefer, if they could not get
complete Independence, but declined
to answer, on the ground that it would
be premature to do SO; but he ex-
pressed confidence in the honor of
the American nation and President
Mckinley, who will not permit any
understanding.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1898-11-24
JOHN rwEED's STABLE BURNED.
Disastrous Fire on Walnut Street Early
This Morning.

Early on Tuesday morning patrol
men Mullin and Solomon discovered a
fire in the second story of John Tweed IS
stable, on Walnut street above Sixth
street. The alarm WAS struck from
box No. 13, at Fifth and French
streets, but not before the fire had
been burning for some time, as there
was difficulty in learning where the
key to the box was located.
Ex-Building Inspector Daniel Dohl
aud others, who had been at the ball
in the German Hall, came out of the
latter building and learning of the fire
began at once to attempt to save the
horses in the stable. They succeeded
in rescuing the three animals and the
carriages. In the meantime the officers
returned to the scene and were en-
gagged in awakening the family of the
Rev. John C. Brock, colmed, who
lives in the adjoining house. Chief
Engineer Sasse and his assistants did
excellent work. The building was
damaged to the extent of several hun
dred dollars. The fire originated in
the second story of the building which
was formerly j. FL. Hammi.t's carriage
factory, and in short time the sparks
dropping from the upper story set fire
to the lower portion of the structure
Buildings in the immediate vicinity
We're in great danger at times and it
required excellent care on the part Of
the firemen to prevent the flames from
spreading to the surrounding build
ings. The loss is estimated to be about
$4,000.
The Friendship engine was in
service and did good work.
Tho burned building was pretty well
held by the Royal Go.
The origin of the fire is msytery.
1t is believed to have started in the
second story.
The loss on the parsonage Of Bethel
Church adjoining, will amount to
about $500.