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The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-04-15
SPRING HELPS TRADE
BRADsTREETes REPORT For THE
WEEK. IS OF THE MOST EN-
COURAGING SORT
RETAIL BUSINESS IS IMPROVED
This Naturally Has = Tendency to
Accelerate the Movement Of
Goods by Jobbers Among Fa-
vOrable Features Are Continued
Good Railroad Earnings and Adj
vices of Industrial Activity.

NEW YORK, April H. = Bradstreet's
tomorrow will say: Real spring weather
mas improved the tone of trade, particu-
larly retail. and correspondingly helped
3obbing distribution, but, at the same
time. brought last winters injury to the
winter crop area in evidence. The regu-
lar monthly government crop report
proved rather more favorable than ex-
pected. foreshadowing on the basis of
last. falls largely increased acreage, a
yield little below that of last season. The
unanimity Of later damage reports would
seem to point to full information regard
Ing the crop not being obtainable at the
date when the government advices were
gathered. The indifference with which
the government crop report was received
has apparently been shaded into the
amount of damage that has been done,
and wheat prices. for the first time this
season, may be said this week to have
actually reflected crop damage reports.
Other cereals are but little changed,
while the movement Of our breadstuffs
abroad at present seems to be on les
SEEMING scale.
Among the favorable features coming
to light this week might be mentioned
the continued good railroad earnings re-
ports. advices Of widespread industrial
activity, accompanied by rather less than
usual friction, as reflected in strikes for
tribution of wool, which appears to
have awakened at last from It's long
sleep. Sales of this staple indeed are the
highest reported for many weeks past.
Manufacturers, both inside and outside
Of the combination, have bought freely
Of territories and other grades Large
stocks Of wool have been bought for re-
export English buyers bidding freely for
high-grade Australian Sorts
Wheat, including flour, shipments for
the week aggregate 1,983,619 bushels,
against 500 bushels last week, 4,425.-
So2 bushels in the corresponding week of
1898, 1.344,O12 bushels in 1897, 2,017, 57s bush
els in 1885, and 3,165. 1886 bushels in 1895.
Since July 1, this season, the exports of
wheat aggregate 9O,329,219 bushels,
against 1SS, 271 $50 bushels last year. Corn
exports for the week aggregate 2666. 125
bushels. against 3.724,654 bushels last
week, 1861, 194 bushels in this week a year
ago, 1928, 1855 bushels in 1887, 1,O74,542 bush
els in 1896. and 77S,527 bushels in 1895.
Since July l, this season, corn exports ag-
gregate 134, 955, 804 bushels, against 49,
S42 bushels during the same period a
year ago.
Business failures for the week number
24S. as against 100 last week, 215 in this
week year ago. 1856 in 1897, PA in 1896,
and 29 in 1895. Business failures In the
Dominion number 25, as against q last
week. 2! In this week year ago, 80 In
1887, "a In 1856, and % in 1885,
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-04-15
MUNICIPAL MILK INSPECTION.

The committee on license Of the assem-
bly, recommend for passage the proposed
ordinance relating to inspection of milk
and COWS. A delegation from the Dairy
mems association were present to pro-
test against the measure, not because
they objected to the inspection, but be-
cause of the injustice Of taxing them 81
COW for the general good, while leaving
untaxed the dairymen outside the citys
jurisdiction. who furnish half the milk
consumed in the city They very rightly
insisted that the examination Of their
cows for tuberculosis, being for the COM
mon welfare, should be at the common
cost Their loss will be severe enough
should the reaction indicate disease, ne
cessitating the killing of the COW.
All have common interest in the
healthfulness Of the milk and beef SUD-
ply, and measure guarding public
health, If justly and equitably drawn.
and honestly and fully executed when en-
acted, will find no opposition In any quar-
ter. But dairymen are justified in oppos-
ing this ordinance. both before its pas
sage and after it's enactment. The fest
of its validity can easily be made The
state law, under which it is authorized.
expressly provides that no charge shall
be made for a license. Would a license
be issued under the proposed ordinance
If the health officer should inspect thu
herd for tuberculosis, find no trace of 1t,
and the dairyman should refuse to paw
the dollar fee? Or would one issue were
tuberculosis found. the dairyman still re-
fusing to pay the fee? And If a license
without prepayment of the fee, would It
not be making a charge for license
which the state law expressly prohibits?
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-04-15
AT THE THEATERs.
METROPOLITAN.

The popular comedian, Tim Murphy.
in his new play, 1.-THE Carpetbagger.
will give popular pltcs matinee at the
Metropolitan opera house this afternoon.
Mr.. Murphy and his company have
achieved such an artistic success In this
comedy that Manager Scott has prevail
cd on him to play a special farewell per-
Torrance tomorrow night.
GRAND.
'McFadden's Flats" closes its engage
ment with a matinee and evening per-
Torrance today.
Tomorrow night at the Grand Nance
O'Neil. the talented young American
tragedienne, assisted by Mckee Rankin,
Herbert Carr and others will open a
weeks engagement, presenting her
greatest successes, including her bril-
liant impersonation of the title role In
"Magda," Herr Suderman's play, taken
from the German, which will occupy the
stage Sunday, Monday and Tuesday
hfghtk
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-04-15

the bill is to acquire the lands inter-
mixed with the holdings of the state along
and adjacent to the shores of Itasca lake.
where natural game preserve and trout
streams are protected by the resident
park commissioner
DR.. Babcock, of wadena county. stated
in committee of the whole that the region
at the park was most beneficial aid to
consumptfves and invalids, but If tho
state shall not prevent numbering opera
tons inside the park, it's destruction
must inevitably follow. and the bill, car
rying an appropriation, seeks to COM
pensate private owners for their hold
ings which have been legitimately ac-
quired.
Private property cannot be taken for
public use without compensation.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-04-15
Emphatic Eloquence.

Archbishop's Emphatic ElOquence.
Bedes Burket
A story is told of Archbishop Ireland
when on visit to Rome some years ago
to present his side of the school contro
versy to the pope Kneeling, as is the
custom, before the pope on his throne.
the archbishop becoming eloquent with
his subject and wholly carried away with
his interests In the cause, repeatedly
slapped Leo on the knee by way of en-
phasis or admonition, even as an eager
lawyer reaches out to the controlling
duodecimal part Of jury. The pope was
greatly impressed with Johns virile
championship Of the measure, and at an
Informal meeting afterwards lifted his
hands towards him as If in the act Of
blessing and exclaimed, "Great man!
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-04-15
NICK KAUTH GOES FREE.
Is Acquitted of the Charge of Steal
ing MfddIetOn's Watch.

The jury in the case of the state
versus Nick Kauth shortly before mid
night returned a verdict acquitting the
defendant Of the charge of having stolen
the watch that belonged to murdered Ar
thur Middleton. 1t required about twelve
hours of elaboration for the jury TO come
to an agreement.
When court opened In the morning
Judge Kelly charged the jury and laid
special stress on his instructions to con-
slider only the simple fact of the alleged
larceny and not become entangled in
the meshes Of the murder mystery. The
jury went out shortly before IL o'clock
and Kauth, after hearing the charge,
was confident of acquittal. He was
taken back to the Jail to await the YER
dict, but his sister, who testified during
the trial, sat in the court room most Of
the afternoon.
Upon receiving the verdict Judge Kelly
discharged the jury and kauth walked
out of the court room a free man.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-04-15
ON TRIAL FOR ASSAULT.
AssaiIants of Gust Anderson Are

AssaiIants of Gust Anderson Are Re-
fore Judge Hine In Police Court.
The cases against Joe Novotney. Frank
Novotney and Frank Hanson came I'm for
trial In police court yesterday morning.
Considerable difficulty was experienced
In securing jury to try the case, and
the afternoon session Of court closed
With only nine men In the box Judge
Hine continued the case until today
The nen s,e on trial for an assault
upon Gust Anderson, a conductor on a
West Seventh street car
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-04-15
Temporary Apologies,

Albert Lea Standard
The confiding Sherburne Advance says:
1--WE hope that the fellows who have
been insisting for years that the Pioneer
Press was trust organ and would sup
port and encourage every monopolistic
movement, will publicly apologize--for the
assertions" We apologize-until the next
campaign opens.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-04-15
A Change Of Sentiment.

Mortified Independent.
The Pioneer Press has been doing some
loud talking against. trusts of late, but
there is no election pending this year
Wait until the fall of 1900, and by that
time the p. P. will have discovered that
trusts are among the most benflcent in
situations that havesever blessed this ma
ton. 1t will undoubtedly discover in them
national blessing, as It did in the ma
tional debt, some years ago.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-04-15
The Governors Guide.

Belle Plaine Herald. 49,
Gov. Lind has taken the Herald's adj
vice and so has vetoed the Staples bill
for the establishment Of insane asylums
al Anoka and Hastings. The bill was
huge jobbery concern and the Herald
SO advised the governor, who then We
tOed it.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-04-15
Cheaper Talk.

Albert Lea Standard.
Now that wireless telegraphy has been
proven to be practical success Anoka
and Hastings can continue to talk in the
air and still maintain their combine to
force thes tate to erect some big public
buildings for their local benefit.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-04-15
Mote and the Beam.

Duluth News-Tribune.
The Minneapolis Journal gently chides
the b for perpetrating the phrase,
"a bursted trust. and almost in the same
breath speaks Of billet douxes." Glass
house residents should take out glass in
srrance.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-04-15
Zeal worthy a Nob1er Cause.

Crookston Tribune
Representative Frank Wheaton, Of Min
neapolis, the first colored man to sit in
the Minnesota legislature, has secured
the passage of a law extending civil
rights to the use Of the saloon, so that
his people can take up the white mans
burden at Is cents a take. Oh, Liberty
Liberty, how many wrongs are commits
ted in thy name?
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-04-15
Queer Bostonians.

Warren Register.
At Boston anti-expansion meeting a
few days since Aguinaldo's name was
cheered and McKinley's Missed. Queer
people those Bostonese,
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-04-15
Indorse the Governor.

Warren Register.
Gov Lind has vetoed the Hastings An
Okla hospital bill. Many Republicans
throughout the state will heartily indorse
the governors action in this instance
however much they may disagree with
him as to other matters
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-04-15
Ambitions Ladder.

AtWater Press.
Jake Jacobson is bound to rise. He IL
now championing baking powder BILL
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-04-15
Indiana Coal Mine Troubles

BRAZIL, Ind. April 1.-THE coal oper-
ators today accepted the offer of the
striking machine miners to settle on the
tonnage basis of 81 cents and 1t Is be-
lieved the scale will soon be signed. All
the machines are shut down and 1,00o
miners are idle
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-04-15

You can now pick out your summer re-
sort and make it short visit some time
after you get money enough.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-04-15


this year than usual, and under the
schedule prepared by the adjutant general
the work will be completed by the last
Of May.
The following surgeons were appointed
yesterday to examine recruits for the
guard at points where regular medical
officer Of the guard cannot be convenient
ly reached:
Albert Lea, Albert C. Wedge; Anoka,
Charles W. Bray: Austin, Charles H.
Johnson; Brainerd. George S. McPher-
son; Duluth Charles F. McComb; Fair
mont, Walter J. Richardson; Faribault,
Albert A. Dodge; Lake City, Emery H.
Bayley; Morris, John w. Harris; New
Ulm, Jacob I, schoch: Mortified. John
r. Phillips; Olivia. George H. Mesker;
Owatonna, John H. Adair; Rochester,
William J. Mayo; Spring Valley, John D.
Utley; Waseca, Frederick A. Swartwood;
Winona, James B. McGaughey; Zum-
brota, John E. Crewe.
Gen. Lambert yesterday completed the
drill programme which the companies in
spected must go through before the in
specting officer 1t does not vary material
~ from similar programmes issued by
the adjuta1ft generals department In the
past. 1t is now in the printers hands.
and will be ready for distribution within
the next few days.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-04-15
Mad Over the veto.

Blue Earth Weekly Post.
Gov. Lind vetoed the Peasville asylum
bill, and now there are about 700 more
people In that town fit subjects for such
an institution.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-04-15

=, CANTON. 8. D.. April 14-Judge Peter
C.Shannon, of this city, died at SanDiego,
Cal. yesterday Mr.. Shannon had for
more than thirty years been a leading
inquire In territorial and state politics.
having been one of the associate judges
be taken to Plttsburg, Pa, for fnterment.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-04-15

Illinois Crop Item-All the indications
point to sufficient corn juice to keep Peo-
ria busy far into the winter.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-04-15

Just now Mrs. EGna Wallace-H Hopper
is getting a great deal more attention
that Mr.. Edna Walla ce-Hopper ne II
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-04-15

The king and queen Of Italy have gone
to Sardinia, but they didn't have to go
away from home to find sardines.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-04-15
Prophet Pease.


Window Reporter
John Lind will never be governor of
Minnesota again-not If Old Pease is a
prophet-and he says he is.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-04-15
The Governors backbone.

Albert Lea Standard
Gov. Lind's veto OF the Anoka- Hastings
insane asylum job shows the Importance
OF having a man of his wisdom and fidel-
1ty to the welfare of the state in the
executive office. The best men In the Leg
islature we'll knew the scheme was
wrong. but it was only Gov. Lind who
had the backbone to protect the inter-
ests of the state, and he did not hesitate
to use his veto TO do 1t. .
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-04-15

In the meantime, Bug-ah-me-g eshig is
out looking for convenient place to
plant his cabbages.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-04-15

HASTINGS, Mimi, April 14-(speciaI.l
j. R. Clagett, died at his home on Wesl
an illness of long duration. The deceased
was one of the oldest attorneys in the
city. and one of Hastings foremost
citizens. He leaves a wife and one daugh-
ter, Miss Frances e. Clagett
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-04-15

CHICAGO, April 4.-Henry r. J. Board
man. Of Marshalltown, To-, general coun-
sci OF the Iowa Central Railway COM
pany, died in this city today.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-04-15
DEATHS OF A DAY.

LUVERNE, Mimi, April 14-(Special)
George w. Shook Sr.. one Of the oldest
and wealthiest residents of this county.
passed away suddenly at his home In
this place early this morning Deceased
was about eighty years Of age
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-04-15

Dear Mr.. Lyons. will you kindly put
that cold wave flag where you cannot
find it until some time next November?
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-04-15

NEW YORK, April 14-Edouard Foss-
ard, famous throughout the United States
as num1smatist and editor of a period
ical, 1s dead at his home in this city,
aged 62 years.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-04-15

Mr.. Havelock Ellis contributes fifteen
pages to the Popular Science Monthly on
1.-THE Stuff That Dreams Are Made Of
The more one reads the more one is con-
WINGED that not enough of our young
men take to the p]ow.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-04-15
Hoop Iron and Cotton Tie Trusts.

PITTSBURG, April. Heterogeneous
have just been completed for the consoli-
dation of the hoop iron and cotton tie
Interests. Of the country. The capital
stock Of the new company will be $685.
100000. of which $14,0OOOO0 Is preferred
and $19, 900, 900 common
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-04-15

Mr.. Quay, Mr.. Blaine could have told
you good many years ago that letter
writing and craftsmanship do not mix
we'll.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-04-15

While he is enumerating, Director Mer-
Ram will also have to count that day
lost which from Ills hand sees no worthy
action done"
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-04-15

George E. Roberts, director Of the mint.
throws a good deal of interest into the
discussion of the money question in his
announcement that by 1900 the annual
production Of gold will be as large as the
combined output of gold and silver in
1894
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-04-15

The Jefferson banquet in New York at
least proved that there are 1,500 Demo-
Gratis In New York who had so or could
borrow that amount.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-04-15
the date named below

April 2ECo. G, 4th Regt., Minneapolis.
April pril g p, 4th Regt.. Minneapolis
April 27-Battery B, Minneapolis.
April 2S-Co. b, 4th Regt., Minneapolis.
April 29-Co. B, 4th Regt., Minneapolis
May 1-Co. A, Fourth Regt., st. Paul.
May 2-Battery A, st. Paul
May go. K, 4th Regt., Mortified.
May 4Co. g, 18th Regt.. Owatonna.
May $50. H, 4th Regt, Rochester.
May Go. D, Sd Regt., zumbrota.
May SEQ. I, 4th Regt., Morris.
May 9LCo. L, ,4th Regt., Brainerd.
May 10-Co. A, Sd Regt, Duluth.
May 11-Go. G, Sd Regf;. Duluth.
May 12Co. G, Sd Regt, Duluth
May 13-Co. B, Sd Regt., Duluth
May 15-Co. F, 4th Regt, Lake City.
May 16-Co. c, I'd Regt., Winona.
May 1l-Co. F. I'd Regt., Spring Valley.
May May 1 $50. g % Regt.. Austin.
May EGO. B, % Regt., Faribault.
May 22-Co. Fl, Sd Regt., Olivia.
May 2s-Co. E, Sd Regt., st. Paul
May 2tCo. I, I'd Regt., Albert Lea.
May 25-Co. D, I'd Regt.. Fairmont.
May 26-Co. H, I'd Regt., ST. James.
May Go. A, I'd Regt, New Ulm.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-04-15

New York would have a pretty hard
fight for life If it were not for it's ire
mendous influx Of foreigners. The birth
rate of the city is twentythree to the
thousand of population and the death
rate eighteen.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-04-15

Remember, too, that the outlook for
the crops Is always good before seeding
day and not always so good after har-
vesting day.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-04-15

]. Cuthbert Hadden writes on Music
and Matrimony" in the April Cornhill
Magazine like man who had had eight
consecutive stormy nights with babe
with the collie
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-04-15
WEATHER FOR TODAY.

Minnesota-Fair and warmer; easterly
winds; increasing cloudiness and warmer
Sunday
North Dakota-Fair and warmer; varia
BILE winds.
South Dakota-Fair and warmer; varia-
BILE winds.
Wisconsin-Fair Saturday; fresh west
srly Winds, becoming variable; Sunday
probably fair and warmer
Iowa - Fair and warmer Saturday;
winds mostly easterly: increasing cloud
mess and warmer Sunday.
Montana-Fair and warmer Saturday;
variable winds; Sunday fair
ST. PAUL.
Yesterdays observations, taken by the
United States weather bureau, st. Paul.
2. F. Lyons observer, for the twenty
four hours ended at o'clock last night.
Barometer corrected for temperature
and elevation.
Highest temperature ....... ....,....... o0
Lowest temperature ...... ..........,. SO
Average temperature ........ .......... 43
Daily range :. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. IA
Barometer ...... $50. ........... 80 Oh
precipitation ........ ...........
p m, temperature Observation-Disclosures. y
! p. m, wind, northwest; weather, clear
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-04-15
ORDERS FOR NATIONAL GUARD
DATES FOR THE COMPANY
INSPECTIONS
Begin In Minneapolis April "a; Con-
cIude In New UIm May 27-COrps
of Surgeons to Examine Recruits
Are Selected.

Adjt. Gen. Lambert yesterday issued
three general orders Of considerable i'm
portance to the national guard. General
orders, No. s. revises the target practice
rules heretofore governing the guard, and
establishes new set of usages.
The dates for the annual visit of the
Inspecting officer were named in circular
No. Z, and Capt. E. G. Montfort will in
spect each company of the guard on
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-04-15
The impression is growing in both New

York and Chicago that some of the ele-
waited roads ought to be elevated great
deal higher.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-04-15
ETCHED BY STATE EDITORS.

st. Paul, Mimi, April 10.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-04-15
RIVER AT s A. M.
Rise. Fall.
Yesterdays TEMPERATURES.
High.*Spn.
LICENSES FOR PEDDLERS.

Washington time q p. m. St. Paul..
Daily camera., 1899-07-01

The election OF captain for Company
II OF the state guard, will be held in the
armory tonight. While there is some
discussion over the matter. it is probable
that First Lieutenant Walsh. who is the
most eligible man, will receive the elec.
tlon. The regimental headquarters have
informed the company that in order to
expedite matters the preliminary exam.
animation will be dispensed with. The
man chosen tonight will take the exam.
ination after election and be given his
commission without further delay.
Daily camera., 1899-07-01

The new planking over 18th stree,
bridge and the added walk for pedes.
TRANS on the east side of the bridge is
now completed. The regarding of the
street in consequence of the higher grade
OF the bridge is in progress but is not We,
completed. The car company are work
ing hard to have the switch in front of the
power house ready for business Monday
so as to preclude the necessity for long
waits at the railway station loop.
Daily camera., 1899-07-01

1t is told that Boulder parties repre-
sentlng Chicago friends negotiated for a
Chautauqua cottage. They were told
by the owner the rent would be SIS for
the six weeks season and so advised
their Chicago clients. By wire the latter
accepted and when the message was
shown the Boulder owner he stated tha,
owners of such buildings had decided
on 800 TOR the season. This necessi.
tated another letter and may result in
loss OF the patronage of these Chicago
people.
Daily camera., 1899-07-01

Omar Garwood. the genial assistant
secretary OF the university. has been ad.
vanced to the position Of secretary to
NIL the vacancy caused by the resigna.
ton OF IS. Breed. Mr.. Garwood has
had couple OF years experience in the
ofhce and combines his experience with
an obliging manner that will commend
him to the favor of persons dong bust
ness in the university office.
Daily camera., 1899-07-01

Fire in little log cabin and occupied
by John Neel on the rear of Pop corn"
Williams property on upper Pearl
street last night caused loss of about
500. The fire department responded
promptly and checked the flames before
serious damage vas done.