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MONROE.
LARGE AUDIENCE HEARS PRESIDENT
KOONs.

LARGE AUDIENCE HEARS PRESIDENT
KOONs.
Again Monroe did itself credit by the
large audience it sent out to hear the
lecture on Alaska by President B. F.
Rooms, of the Storrs Agricultural col
lege. The lecture was clear, instructive
and entertaining What the Klondike
region Is and the inducements it holds
out TO those seeking gold, were clearly
Impressed on the minds of the hearers.
The view we're unusually fine, notably
che Niagara Falls moonlight scene,
which was indescribably beautiful. Prof
Rooms himself sustained his reputation
as an Interesting lecturer, and gave ad
ded weight to his lecture by the fact that
he personally visited the country of
Alas ska, last summer, and presented aC-
tuAl photographs. This wise counsel
intending gold adventures would have
gathered from the lecture: "DO not go
to the Kl0ndike unless YOU have the
most positive reasons for going. While
one hears much of the one successful
instance. nothing is SAID Of the 500 sad
failures. Stay where you are. There il
no e gold for you here than in the Klon,
dixie"
Lester Banks, a student at the Storrs'
Agricultural college, is home for the
Easter vacation.
The cottage prayer meeting will be
held, this week Friday, at the home of
n Zimmerman.
Mrs Richard Hubbell and daughter OF
Shelton have cen visiting Mrs George
Bennett.
Miss Adele Gordon ia at Rev A. Colds
bOrouRh's, and Mrs William Douglas OF
AnsOnis at Mr. FOhrenbach's.
Miss Lillian Wheeler Is with her cous-
in in Shelton.
Miss Winans has gone to her fathers
ar Stuyvesant Falls.
The funeral services over Mrs Charles
Morse took place last Thursday mornirg z,
at 8 a. m. The remains were then taken
to the lral cemetery, Albany. Mr.
Morse and children will remove to East
Hartford.
Coley Fields and assistant, with his
machine, have been saving up number
of big wood piles here.
George Douglas, who has been living
in the <. L. Smith place for the past
year, has removed with his family to
Bridgeport.
Seymour Johnson of New Milford was
IN town over Sunday.
Rev Mr. Broednax OF New York was
expected to Cfliciate at st Peters, Thur
day evening.
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| There will be 20 service in the Metho.
| dist church, next Sunday, but the Sun
day evening meeting will be held as uau
| al.
| Mrs Emma Judd, who has been living
with her father, George Wheeler, the
past winter. moved to Bridgeport or
| Monday of this week.
Mrs David S. Leavitt has been sick
with the measles, the past week. but is
| getting better.
Miss Alma Bolles of New Haven has
visited her sister, Miss Florence Bolles,
| recently.
George Laufer, who has had repeated
misfortunes with his live stock during
the past year, was unfortunate in losing
| another horse, last Saturday.
Miss Stella Wakeley Of Chestnut Hill
has visited with friends In the village, re-
Gently. --------.-,-----'
Mrs Farrand gave an ENJOYABLE party,
last Saturday, in honor of her daughter.
Florence, whose birthday occurred at
that time. About 16 of the your hos
Tess little friends were present to erioY
the AFTERNOON and evening with her, and
a jolly time they had with games. etc..
the climax being reached when all were
invited to the beautifully laden supper
table. Many happy returns were wished
Tor MISS Farrand by her happy guests.
Misses Ada and Lottie Wolcott are
home enjoying few days of vacation.
Edward Sherman has sold pair hor-
ses and purchased new one to take their
place.
Mrs Wedge was with her sister, Mrs
Elisha Booth at Norwalk, last week.
Miss Ruth Brown is boarding at r. s.
Shelton's for a week.
The entertainment at the hall. last
week Wednesday, proved very enjoyable
and good program was rendered OF rec
itation and music. Over SO was cleared
for the treasury of the Ladies' Aid Soci-
ETY..
Mr. and Mrs Granville Dunning are en-
PERTAINING their grandson, Sherman Dun
ming OF Bridgeport, over his Easter va
cation.
John Mahoney is quite sick, confined
TO the house and wondering why he has
the mumps.
While Eddie Hoyt was in Bridgeport,
last Saturday night, some party stole his
horse and drove TO Nichols, where it was
left to take care of Iitself. A milk man
found the animal and Mr. Hoyt is glad to
have It back again.
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The GRANGE.
YOUNG PEOPLES HIGHT AT THE NoRFIEL
GRANGE.

Last Friday evening was Young Pee.
pie Night" at NoIfiald Grange Songs
were given by MISS Neal and Mr. Geop
pier and recitati0ns by j. Clarence jack
son, after which was presented the farce.
proposing under difficulties" the
characters being represented bv Mis.
Mabel Sturges, Miss Edith jackson an6
William Geoppl r and Percy Knapp.
The whole program was much el iovec
by every one present. A number OF
patrons from neighb0ring Oranges we've
present. On Thursday evening, ArriI Z.
New Canaan Grange will visit MOI fieId.
at which time another foe program is
expected.
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LONG HILL AND VICINITY.

John a. Wilkinson and family of
Bridgeport are guests Of bis parents over
Sunday.
Miss Sadie wilkinson is home from
Cornwall for the Easter vacation.
Mr. Cutler was guest at Wellington
Wllkinson'ss recently, for few days.
Erastus Bennett Ii treating his barn I'd
coat OF paint.
Bennett Beard is in Vermont for
short time.
Mrs Hattie Bulkley OF Southport spent
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REDDING.
NO SERVICES AT THE METHODIST CHURCH.
NEXT SUNDAY.

W. oA1tN v ACAAS n 1 Al II ChC hCh
NEXT SUNDAY.
Owing to the absence of Rev B. c.
Pillsbury at conference there will be nc
services at the Methodist church on Sun
day.
Mrs O. G., Banks is on the road to re-
covrry from severe illness.
The Alabama Troubadours gave an ex-
hibitiOn at the Whitehead's hall, Tuesday
evening. Owing to the rain there was o
8 nall audience, but those who were pres
ent pronounced it one of the best per-
formances ever given here.
Owing to the indisposition of the
teacher the Ridge school ia having two
weeks vacation.
The roads are entirely settled and in
good condition. The selectmen will take
measures to have the rocky ledge on the
Park road blasted out and the highway
repaired and widened.
DR. Anna Reid, who has been absent in
Bridgeport, returned home on Tuesday.
Some Of our farmers have sown oats
Mrs M. j. Miller is keeping house for
Mrs O. G. Banks in Bridgeport.
There are several desirable farms for
aale or rent in Redding. In case of war
there will be a good chance for farmeIa
to make big money.
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18th. Their entertainment will be post
poned on account of the measles.
Edwin Pierce has the measlfs i,
@. A. Willard of Weekeepeemee was in
South Britain, Sunday, and took the on
portunity TO hear one OF Rev o. +.
Ranges fine sermons.
The Transylvania school will close.
Friday, for one weeks vacation.
l.. K. Dawson Of North Woodbury. has
ais millinery opening on Saturday,
A pril Q.
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HoYDEN's HILL AND VICINITY.

The steam saw mill men get through
their work, this week.
Committeeman Lacey has made q
pretty case for the library at Wilson's
Mills. The school has nice collection
Of books, which they hope to enlarge
from time to time.
Miss Grace Wisner is with her sister
Mrs e. Hall.
Several from this place participated in
che fine missionary concert given at Lees
chapel, the Goth.
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THE DEERFIELD DISTRICT.

Mr. and Mrs Edward Brotherton ex-
pect TO return to their home soon.
Fred Relyea was guest at his aunt's,
Mrs BARRIERS, near Bridgeport, over Sun
day.
Miss Alice Nichols has purchased a
Primer bicycle in Bridgeport.
Mrs Thomas B. Bradley has entertain
ed her sister and niece from Congress
street.
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NICHOLS.
A HAM AND EGG SUPPER,

On Thursday evening, April z, the
Ladies' Aid society will give an harr and
egg supper at the home OF M and Mrs
Seth Jennings. No pairs will be spared
to make this very pleasant occasion
and it is hoped that large company will
be present to enjoy the evening Ham
eggs, potatoes, pie, puddings, etc. will
be served from o'clock. All vii be
cordially welcome.
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WOLF PITS AND VICINITY,

Misses Sarah and May Seeber are Wis
iting In MI Vernon, N. Y.
Mrs William G. Gorham has visited IL
Norwalk.
Harry Flewellyn has traded horses
With Mr. Edmonds.
The school is closed, this week, lol
he spring vacation. 1t will commence
lext Monday.
Mrs Hughes of Brookfeld has visited
vt w. f. Hoyt's.
Mr. Whittlesey is to move into the Ed.
nOuds house as soon as Mr. Case moves
our, about April l.
Mrs F. Morgan has been sick, but is
on the gam.
Mrs John Fenuell, who has had q can.
Ger removed, Is getting along nicely.
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a few days, recently, with her mother,
Mrs Allis, in Wells Hollow.
STEPNEY.
METHODIST CHURCH AFFAIRS

METHODIST CHURCH AFFAIRS.
The Ladies' Aid Society met at the
paIs mage on Monday and arranged for
the necessary fixing of the parsonage for
the rev minister, who will be expected
on Easter week. The ladies, during the
past two years, have added much to the
furnishings of their parsonage, greatly
to its comfort and convenience. The
moonlight sociabies, held under the aus.
! pices of the society, have been pleasant
and profitable, cementing the social life
Of the village, especially among the
young people. The retirement of Mrs
Warmer from the presidency of the So
ciety, when she comes to leave, will be
regretted, for under her guidance its af-
fairs have been managed wisely and we'll
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The public schools have closed for one
weeks vacation. The school children
appear TO be enjoying the week, In the
tields and on the wooded hills.
The law for trout fishing will be off on
Friday, April 1. The sport will COM
mence probably at daylight. The Ar
ermen are ready and anxiously awaiting
Ammi Carter Is dressing up the Dor
ough highways. The roads are being
put In fine condition at an early date this
season,
Peter Mcdonnell, with a gang of men
and teams, Is working Job on the main
highway from Danbury to Stony Hill.
Rev Charles A. Knesal, last Sunday.
closed his five years OF useful pastoral
labor with the Methodist church nf
Bethel. Mr. and Mrs Knesal held the
respect OK the community, and will be
greatly missed. They leave town with
the best wishes OF host OF friends.
Miss Fannie E. Durant Is at home from
school at Wiibraham, Mass.
The choir OF the Methodist church will
hold concert In the church on Wednes-
day evening, April 6, the proceeds 10 60
towards the organ fund. a fine program
Of music and recitations 10 being arrang.
ed for the OccassOn.--l News.
Mrs Sarah Waterman OF TorrinQtnn
and Mrs Wilbur Barber Ok Milford were
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FIFTY BICYCLrsTs IN NTCE0T

The lovely wea her of the last few
weeks has reused the bicyclists from his
winters RI st and one sees them aeing ir
all directions. There are about so in this
little village and it makes things lively
on a fine afternoon.
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EARLY FARMING

Charles Hamlin and son, George, are
the ''eariy BIRDS" this year. They fin-
ished sowing oats, last week.
Judd Brothers have their market gar
den well under way. The ground works
10 good order for the month of March.
Their cabbage and tomato plants under
glass are looking fine.
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GREEEFrELD HILL GRANGE

At recent meeting Of the Grange a
handsome clock was hung in the hall.
A collection had been taken by the
members to purchase it, and it is certain
ly an ornament TO the new Grange hall.
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THE ANNUAL BOROUGH ELECTION.

A republican caucus has been called at
the Town hall, Friday evening, April l,
for the purpose of nominating q ticket
for borough officers. The annual Dor.
ough election of officers will occur on
Monday, April 4, at the Town hall, b.
tween the hours OF 4 and p. m.
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GREENFIELD HILL.
GREENFIELD ACADEMY AHEAD.

The school board of Fairfield recently
held written examinations in all the
Principals departments in the town, the
same examination papers being given to
each school. Greenfield Hill academy
leads all the other schools in the town,
having the largest number ofscholars up
for examination, and making the highest
general average. Principal Cliff and his
pupils are to be congratulated on the fine
showing made, irrespective of the COM
parative results. The school made the
remarkably high average in English of
81, 6 per cent, and a general average Of
92.S in the whole examination. Fairfield
Middle with the next largest class, made
an average of so 2 per cert; Mill Plain.
81; and Southport, 1911. The school
board in its report makes special mentio,
of Greenfield Hill and Mill Plain TO,
neatness and accuracy in the work. The
examinations were conducted by M Ed
son Banks. secretary of the board, as
sisted by DR. M. V. B. Durham.
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AT THE CoNqREaAr1oNAL ogURcE

There will be special services at tie
Congregational church, next Sunday.
The event Of the day will be Of great
interest to every member OF the church,
Il being the 10Th anniversary of Rev
Henry Il. Stacks patoral work In this
place.
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The families of Rev c. A. KuesaI, VII
liam Plat and Henry Smith met at
the home of Mr. Smith in Wolf PITT,
Tuesday, to celebrate the birthday of
Ms Smith. The birthdays of Mr. Knesal.
Mr. Plat and Mrs Smith fall on the same
date and it has been their custom to meet
at the home of some one of them, on
these anniversaries. The gathering at
Mrs Smiths was a most enjoyable event.
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On Sunday evening week the temper
ance and good citizenship committee OF
the Y. 2. S. G. E. held a very interest
ing temperance meeting, and the follow
ing interesting program was rendered
Causes and effects of intemperance in q
community" by Mss Sarah Hopkins
How can we best save our boys and
girls from the evils of intemperance p
Prof A. j. Wells. 1.-THE DEVILS Picture
Books" Olive Fl. Meeker.
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AT EASTOH GRANGE.

The first and second degrees will b.
conferred on a class of eight members at
q special meeting, April 4, at the E4ston
Grange.
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TRUM,BULL..
A WEDDING At BETHANY m1ssroN.

Bethany mission was the scene of q
very pretty wedding, Wednesday even
ing, when Miss Caroline Schmidt of
Frenchtown and George Kachele of
Bridgeport were united In marriage by
Rev w. F.White. The church was well
nlled with their many friends and rela-
tives. Miss Logan of Bridgeport pre-
sided at the organ and the usual order
of church wedding was adhered to with
the nsuaI pleasing effect. After the GUS
tomary wedding trip Mr. and Mrs Kach-
eIe will make their new home near Beth.
any mission.
Almon E. Plumb will be 81 wears of
| age, April l. Is he not the oldest person
in this section?
Stephen G. Beach has exchanged his
farm for the Higgins place on the turn.
| pike near the Capt Ferry place.
The new house recently vacated by
Frank Plumb is being occupied oy q
family from SFepney.
Charles A. Wheeler .ard Miss KNAPP
Of Storrs Agricultural college are spend.
ing short time at Mr. WheeIer's home
in this place.
The services at the church. Sunday
morning, will be appropriate to Palm
Sunday. An annual Offering to the fund
for ministers will be received at thai
time.
w. V. Garner of Bridgeport will give
one of his very interesting graphophone
entertainments t Bethany mission, Tues
day evening, April s. IL stormy frs
fair evening. Mr. Garner does not Otter
consent TO use his Edison improved ma
chine and his own private collection Of
records ia the giving of public entertain
ments, bat he has kindly consented t.
do so for the benefit of the mission
Those who personally know Mr. Garner
taste ard what he has previously beer
able to do, assure thoee who care to at
tend very delightful evening. Admis
sion 10c.
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BROOKFIELD GRANGE WOULD TAX
BACHELORS

|
BACHELORS
At the Grange last week the program
was devoted TO a session of the Connect
cut legislature. AS much of q regular
session as was practicable was carried
out and in very good form, the lect.
ure being elected speaker, the minor of
ficers being distributed among the mem
bers. Several bills were reported bv
committees appointed for the purpose.
Said bills TO be discussed aud voted or,
such as Grange insurance, finance, taxa
ton, etc. AmoEg the humorous features
was b, Ii taxing Every male citizen of
this state above the age of 81 who at the
termination Of the period of six months
declines or refuses to enter the state of
matrlmony shall pay a tax of 80" In
the discussion it was thought they should
| be taxed as well as the dogs and for the
reason they &ere Of no more practical
| use. Among the amendments offered
was one to increase the tax one dollar a
year until GO years of age. Another that
the p7oceeds OF this tax should be used
SO far as needed TO support such spinste'
as were in need of help. There seem to
De no disposition to apply it toward beip-
ing infifm and needy bachelors. At the
next meeting the third and fourth de-
9rees will be conferred.
A FREEZE WOULD BE DISASTROUS TO
PEACH TREES.
Peach buds are so far advanced where
the situation is favorable that the color
Of the blossom is plainly Visible. Ia
their present condition it would not re.
quire very low temperature to kill the
buds. The general appearance of a
large number OF trees il not very en-
eouraging. There are SO many with
much OF the fruit that decayed on the
tree last year, still remaining on. Many
believe that al such trees are more or
less diseased. Whether the trees were
in an unhealthy condition previous to the
extreme wet weather of last season, or
the effects of chat weather has produced I
unhealthy conditions remains 10 be seen.
ANY Observant person examining the /
Gwigs on such trees will find very many |
either entirely dead or very near 1t. and I
these still alive with small and not yer |
vigorous buds.
DEATH Or MISS SARAH j. BALL
Mrs Sarah A. Ball died early surdav +
morning at the home BE her niece, Mis- ". /
y. SPatchs Brookfield Miss BAH wac
born IN BrookfeId, August 19, 1928. I
When quite Eyoung her parents moved to
Danbury where she resided until about
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HOLY WEEK AT ST THOMAS,

Services IN st Thomas church during
Holy Week will be held as follows
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, 7.30 D. m.
address; Wednesday, 1880 q. M, ad.
dress; Friday, 1870 q. m, /. y. M;
Easter Even, 3 p. m., baptism; Easter
Day, 0 8. M, 1870 a. M; 4 p. M, chill.
dren's service.
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BROOKFIELD.

NEW VARIETY OF TOBACCO TO BE TRIED
Quite number of our tobacco growers
are trying new variety of seed, for 6
part at least of their crops. 1t can hard.
~ be called new seed rather a variety
much grown few years ago, which
some buyers wish to introduce again
Wildman of New Milford offers to
guaranty at least lie per Id for i5 when
grown. In this variety the leaf is not &C
broad as the Wilson, the one generally
raised about here, but grows narrower
and more erect from the stalk
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DEATH or MISS sARAH 4. RArr.

Mrs Sarah A. Ball died early Sur tlav
morning at the home of her niece, Mrs ".
y. Patch, BrookfieId. Miss Ban was
born n BrookfieId, August 19, 1928.
When quite Eyoung her parents moved to
Danbury where she resided until about
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LONG HILL.
METHODIST CHURCH NOTES.

There will be 70 service in the Metho-
dist church, next Sunday, but the Sum-
day evening meeting will be held as uau.
al.
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SPEAKS WELL FOR THE INTEREST IN THE
SCHOOLS.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-21
RECALL OF MINISTER nENDONC4.
CHANGES AMONG SOUTH AMERICAN REPRE-
srNTATrvEs At WASHINGTON.

CHANGES AMONG SOUTH AMERICAN REPRE-
sExrArrvEs At WASHINGTON
v,.,,nr,on March 20 CspeciaD.-Three important
changes in the Diplomatic Corps which are about
20 occur will remove from Washington the repre-
s.nta,ives of South American countries who have
been mere many years and have played prominent
parts In negotiations ~ various times Two OF th2
departing Ministers NJ. Andrada. Of Venezuela ana
Ar. Cana. O: CAni are promoted es they vie" H.
70 London while the third. Mr Mendonca Of Brazil.
goes 20 a yos. ot lesscr magnitude that OF Lisbon
NJ Cana came nero soon after tho Chilan excite
rent ard has been Instrumental in healing the bad
feeling which resulted from that troublesome oc-
cWrence Through Mr Andradss 9 pers!stcncc me
Guianlac boundary di.pute was hnf4.% brought 20
s:oc1s BY the Interference OF this Government ana
he non' gees 10 Europe % watch more closely the
arbitration proceedings on the appointment o. h''
tro.her. tae re,v President ot Venc2ue!a.
NJ M..doroa who has been h"'a more than
segea ynafs las trenuer-iy had Prominence nota-
bly, al ne sine or ,Ae Brazilian revolution when ne
w2s instr ortal - securing iiH t"iI2iaa'2h cl N"
blockade o. Pio ~ Admiral 3c9aara. which prae-
tca'y ended tie ~eb,lioa Ills wcil-knoun par
TALLY 20 residence in he Cnited states as ne
served lcrg sine as Consu-Gen"ral a. New-York
before he cane % Warrington, las created 10 Attie
GOSSIP and speculation II me Diplomatic corps
where e. vas known that the mission 10 To'tus'I
hoyJlv u n, own selection, ard Il IL generally
@ANelftocd tEat Hc on ic7''' 'S W
roam for t;C~essor who WI. Le pfepIicp -
1esoiste n rsc!proci'y treaty
Il viii be .t~-5ranerei TIA, whcr the Wison-Gor-
msA 5Ll swept o%ay the reciprocity ARRANGEMENTS
mad. by NJ Ba!ne TO formal notice cf warning
vas given % participating Countries ora th',
Brazil taro.Sh M.niajer Mcrdonca, TOOK ho'ice %
re s''sh.. 1t appeors that after tbs experience
Mr MendoDcs has shown reluctance 70 negotiate an
arrangement under tho Dinsley bill. and his Gov
eIrmsaL Notwithstanding the failure OF any o'her
country up 70 ths iirlc 70 take advantage OF the
new reciprocity privileges h2s shown dIsposiioii
70 he TIE fire, 10 t.v the experiment again. ana
PROPOSES 10 yerd & Tcp"csentdute Hcfe VINO VIII
take - t!s matter aEgresXiYely.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-21
RAILROAD STATION ON FIRE
THE PENNSYLVANIA TERMINUS AT JER-
sEY CITY IN FLAMES.
r1pr ppr.xs OFT IN THE RESTAURANT AND
THE WHOLE STRUCTURE is SOON Ab'A~h
PROBABLY A TOTAL LOSS

FRI, BREAKS OUT IN THE RESTAURANT AND
THE WHOLE STRUCTURE Is SOON ABTAzE
PROBABLY TOTAL LOSS.
A fire broke out in the Keystore Restaurant
in the PENNSYLVANIA Railroad Station In Jersey
City at OH this morning. and quickly gaiheu
headway and got beyond the control OF the
station fire brigade Within a brief time 1t haa
extended to the waitlng-room and ferry-house'
and the entire structure was ablaze and burned
cerceIy cutting off communication by ferry with
New-York
At 30 o'clock the third alarm was turned in'
and the whole Fire Department Of Jersey CITY
was summoned to hgh; the hro. hreooat
also poured streams upon the structure. Ihe
flames ran along the woodwork rapidly, ana
soon the sheds Of all the ferry slips were ablaze
and the flames communicated to the roof OF the
passenger station. which fell with great
crash at 2:45 releasing the mass of flames
which shot skyward. lighting up the heavens
brilliantly.
BY 3l5 the force OF the fire seemed to have
somewha; spent itself, and there appeared to be
some chance OF saving the transhed and con-
nning the fire TO the ferry house and passenger
station.
The fire worked steadily toward the pier OF
the Adams Express Company on the north OF
the ferry slips, and desperate efforts were made
TO save the pier and its valuable contents
The o:1O o'clock train had just left with the
carly newspapers and mails. and 1t is not
thought that any mall matter has been lost in
the fire.
1t is impossible to determine the extent OF the
loss, but it appears that the ferry-house and
the main structure Of the passenger station VIII
he a total loss while the train shed may be
saved.