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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-05
ing, NJ LEVIN Prop Gardiner Me- Open Mon and SatEygs

day. Another reason for the l4rg
shipments Is the general tone Of bust
ness which IS very healthy. Lumber
makes NJ good part NJ the frc.zhts.
hardly train but what is made up il
part cf lumber cars.
THO strange thing is THAI AZ this rea-
Eon n the year the freight business is
usually rather dulI asa th- road d--
ponds largely w the pass ngrr traffic
Ter SIS Income. The passenger traGao is
unusually good and with the fall travel
westward ID rs HOW rnt ar uncommon
tE.a5 for ,he trains tJ run iii sections.
Through the energetic administration
NJ Lieut. }. w Dutton business still
continues good IN the recruiting office
.n thl5 rity. III all seven men have
been enlisted. That was MP to noon.
yesterday. Two I-en We're enlisted.
Saturday. and up III noon. yesterday.
hyr fal h-en enlisted. Several others
ina applied far enlistment Int were
rejected. not being able to stand the
severe examinations. one Of these was
" riaer. Fred LatIir. III fact. the
youngsters sc.m to have the Philip
ll-e fewer in bad shape. Several min
ors have applied for enlistment and
"n- at least has been able To stand the
examination. Lie4. Dutton ana Or.
Bunker a.c both ~ strict i'll the ex-
amiuatioIs for if the men should not
he able ,o meet the requirements they
would lc sent hacE KID the cxpence Of
the recruiting officer ana his surgeon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-05

At the police court. yesterday morn
ing. George Wilkinson was found
guilty Of being intoxicated, and was
fined 50 and costs and settled. Will
henson was arrested, Saturday, for the
taking of watch away from a soldier
from the Togus Home. When it came
to trial. yesterday, the old soldier
would not appear against him, as he
said that they We're the best of friends
and that nothing like that was in
tended. The judge found the soldier
who owned the watch over which the
trouble occurred, and sent him to the
Home at Togus.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-05

y party of about 20 from this city
went to Pleasant pond. yesterday.
where they enjoyed the day. They
made the trip in a hay rack. and made
known their trip along the way 10y the
sounding Of many tin horns They had
an enjoyable time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-05

The trains passing through here now
are bothered ~ the Wandering Willie-
that are travelling from the fair Ut
Bangor to the one at Lewiston. There
were as many as a dozen on the Pull
man that passed through here. Mon
day morning, ana they were riding in
all places from the top Of the baggage
car to the trucks under the car
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-05

1t was found necessary to amputate
the finger Of Austin. the little son of
\. Wheeler, yesterday. The little f-i-
low had il nearly severed, few days
ago. ana it was thought that it could
be saved. but it was found to be i'm
possible. ana the operation was per-
formed by Drs. Turner ana cobb.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-05

Tho Offices Of the Justices Of the
peace We're busy places. yesterday. 1t
was the day on which the pensioners
in this vicinity have their papers
signed that they may draw their
money.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-05

]. NJ. Larrabee started on a short
vacation, yesterday. He will visit the
fair at Lewiston and attend the Field
day of the Maine Historical Society at
ScarbOrO
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-05

The steamer Sagadahoc arrived in
this city at about II O'Clock, yesterday.
with a party Of about 800 excursionists
from Bath. ON arriving here. they at
once went to Togus and enjoyed the
day there, though few took ride
to Augusta on the electric cars. They
returned in the afternoon on the same
boat. she making her regular trip.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-05

Fred Drawn went to Waterville.
Monday. where he has accepted a very
fine position with the Holilngsworth &.
Whitney Paper Company in the new
subtitle mill.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-05

Pickerel fishing along the streams
ana ponds has not been 50 good as It
is at the present time for a number Of
years. The water is low and gives
them no good feeding grounds. and
they quickly take in the bait A. f.
and Frank Collins in few hours cap
tured 80 beauties. some of them weigh
ing three pounds and more. There
We're very few that did not tip the
scales at over one pound
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-05

As u team from South Gardiner was
turning around the corner from Water
street TO Depot square. Sunday morn
ing, the lady that was driving 1t made
too short a turn and the horse was
nearly thrown. He saved himself from
the fall but ran between the telephone
pole and the building in 50 doing He
cleared himself from the team and
proceeded a short distance before he
was stopped. The hind wheel was a
little damaged, but aside from this 10
harm was done.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-05
The Weather for AUGUST.

Abstract Of meteorological observations
taken Al the Maine Agricultural Expert.
ment Station. for the month Of August
1899:
Lat. A 81 :" \. Lon. $50 40 Il" W.
Altitude above the sea, $50 feet
Highest barometer Aug. Y. 301S inches
Lowest barometer. Aug. 49, 29GO
Average barometer, 1854
Number of clear days. is
Number of fair days.
Number of cloudy days. 0
Total precipitation as water, light shower
Average for August for 81
years. 3.G4 inches
iotal movement or wind. 1852 miles
Average daily movement
Of wind, ii0.l miles
TEMPERATURES.
Average for the month. fGo f2
Average for August for 81
years, GO %
Highest, August 10, $50
Highest for August for ii
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-05

A crew of men began operations on the
new stock house Of the wooden mills. YES
terday. The new building will be larger
and stronger than the old one which has
been torn down.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-05

Have all the children enjoyed trip
~ Merrymeeting park this season ?
l. is a fine opportunity now, 60 cents
for adults and 50 cents for children on
the Islander.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-05
Mems Suits

Men and young mems heavy and
medium weight suits made from
double yarn cashmere, strong and ser
viceable. Shines price $3.50; our price
So 65
Men ard young mems suits made
from fabrics that will stand hard
knocks and rough usage; withal of
ylish design, fashionable cut and make
the colors are medium and dark fab
RIGS in casSimeres, tweeds and black
ard blue cheviots. Shines price $500;
our price
1885
Men and young mems elegant suits
in different patterns. invisible plaids,
stripes. checks. tweeds. twills, plain
and fancy worsteds and diagonals, all
neatly made and trimmed; guaranteed
pure all wool. Shines price $40, ST.
and $3.50; our price
$500
Men and young mems elegant win
ter suits embracing every fashionable
design. cut and make in fabrics Of adj
mitted merit and unquestioned style,
tailor-made and of faultless fitting
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-05

The shoe factory was shut down.
yesterday, to allow the employees a
chance to enjoy Labor day. The most
of them did by some excursion or the
like.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-05

Mrs. J. +. Weymouth returned. yes
terday, from Lakeside. where She has
been spending a few days with friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-05

The marriage of Frederick Theodore
Nelson to Miss Sadie Burnham will
take place at the First Universalist
church, Wednesday evening at s
o'clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-05

Nj ana Mrs. Arthur Reed Of Water
willie. are spending a few days vaca-
ton with his parents on West street
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-05

Mr.. and Mrs. \. Hopkins have re
turned from Capitol Island. where they
have been spending the summer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-05

Mr.. and Mrs. F. NJ. Mooers and
children have returned from Phillips.
where they have been spending two
weeks visiting friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-05

Mrs. Young of Everett. Mass. re-
turned to her home. yesterday. after a
weeks visit with Gardiner friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-05

| Mrs. Varney. manager of the Postal
| Telegraph office in this city, went to
Bath, yesterday, where she will pass 4
| few days Of her vacation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-05

Lawrence Russell. who has been
passing several weeks at the Lake. re-
turned to his home in Newton Center,
Mass, Monday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-05
iu1e1. eodtf

years, a.7
Lowest. August GS 40a
Lowest for August for 81
years. So
Average Of warmest day.
August H. 1So
Average IF coolest day.
August q E5o
There was practically no rainfall during
August. on August .. there was very
less than 81 Of an inch The only times
n II years in which the August rainfall
nm bgcn below one inch were in lNi.
When II WIS .53 ~ m inch. ana in 1876
when ID was ~ cf an inch. This is the
irst month since observations have been
made at Orono that the rainfall has beeh
too small to measure.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-05

Preston Peckham returned to his
home in Lynn, Mass. after passing the
summer the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. II.
Nj. Johnson and family.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-05

b. p. Robinson of West Gardiner,
and Ernest Robinson of Boston. placed
at naptha launch in Lake Cobbossee-
contee, Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-05

MI: and Mrs. B. S. Smith returned
aohnay' from Capitol Island. where
they passed the entire summer
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-05

Mrs. Charles Emery returned to her
home at Bath, yesterday, after a visit
to Gardiner friends for few days
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-05

At the city clerks office the mar
riage intentions of Fred Mitchell Of
this city. and Mss Ida f. Young OF
Lincolnville, are published.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-05

Mr.. and Mrs. J. :. Maxcy returned
from Squirrel Island, last evening.
where they have been spending the
summer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-05

Mr. and Mrs. ID. c. Shepherd and
Miss Josephine Shepherd have return
ed from Capitol Island, where they
have been for a few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-05

Miss Lizzie Conlon of Everett Mass.
and Miss Annie Cagagin of Wakefield
Mass, are visiting Miss Della Kelly
Spring street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-05

George Toothaker went to Lewis on.
yesterday, where he will pas Il week
with friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-05

Miss Louise NJ. E"ynolds of Mime
apolis. is visiting Mrs y A. Cobb, Har-
riSon avenue
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-05

The steamer Gardiner will begin run
ming to Boothbay and the Islands as
soon as the steamer Islander is taken
off the route
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-05

Louis BLACK returned to Portland,
yesterday. after a short visit to friends
in this vicinity
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-05

MIR. and Mrs. Seth Kennedy went to
Portland, Monday. Mr.. Kennedy has
been chef at the Hallowell house for
several months.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-05
Daily kellncbec Journal.
GARDINER.
Journals Telephone Call-37-5.

Mrs Hughes left for visit to friends
at Portland yesterday. rs
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-05

Mr.. and Mrs. S. P. Jewett left. yes
terday. on carriage drive to Bath and
vicinity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-05

MIS-. G. II. Nelson of Brooklyn. y
Y. left for East Winthrop, after a
visit to Mr.. and Mrs. +. Il. Common al
Randolph
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-05

G. d. Libby went to Philadelphia
Sunday night, on a business trip of a
few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-05

Night Waterman Cusick is again OF
duty after a few days sickness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-05

Misses Gertrude and Maude Strout
Of Somerville Mass, are visiting Mr.
and Mrs. A. X. p. Strout on School
street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-05

Miss r. F. Dowd If Bridgewatcr
Mass, and the Misses Picket are the
guests of Mrs. y. Fuller on Highland
avenue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-05

John j. Murphy of the Park hotel,
Waterville. was the guest of Gardiner
friends, yesterday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-05

Mr.. and Mrs. A. T. Reynolds return
ed, yesterday, from Canton, where they
nave been passing two weeks vacation
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-05

MISS Evelyn Davis returned N Free
port monday, where she is instructor
III the Freeport High school.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-05

Walter Harrington Of Boston. is sl.nd
ing a lew days as the guest of Mis- Mel
lie Morrison. Central street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-05

f. S. Russell left for a visit of few
days to friends at Bangor, yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-05

Mrs. James Walker and Mrs. Charles
Walker have returned from a few days
visit to Capitol Island
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-05

Miss Annie Reed returned. yester-
day, from a weeks visit with Bangor
friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-05

Miss Anna Mcdonald and Miss Bertha
Monaghan went to Ellsworth. Monday
on . several days visit with friends
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-05

MI. and Mrs. A. J. Libby and Mrs.
Hea'n went to Lewiston. Sunday. ia
spend the week at the fair.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-05

Landlord @. a. kneeland of the
Haliowell house. went to Norway on
business, yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-05

Miss Madeline Dumphy went to Lew
isiOn. yesterday, on a weeks visit to
friends
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-05

Mrs f. L. Blake returned. Monday.
from a short outing at Madison.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-05

j. w. Romeo went to FoXcroft. yes
terday, on few days business trip.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-05

George r. Tower of Boston. is spend
ing a two weeks vacation in this vicin-
ity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-05

John \. Scott returned to Dover, y. II,
yesterday. after visit TO friends in this
city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-05

G.. l.. Rogers returned, yesterday.
from a few days at Portland and vicin-
ity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-05

George Carey, Al. Fish and Melvin
Simmons are passing a few days at
Lake CUbbosscecontee
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-05

G. A. Hildreth returned. last even
ing, from a week at Mere Point.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-05

John Moore went to Watert''r.. yes
terday, on a short businaSs iI'.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-05

Mass. yesterday afternoon. after a few
d vs. visit to Gardiner friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-05

Mrs Z. G. Soper is spending a weel
with friends at Lewiston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-05

Lewis l.. Cautin returned To Cam
bridge on the boat, Monday after Il
visit to this city
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-05
WONDERFUL PRICES FOR ANOTHER WEEK
Ia= 1suyA below

properties, in every color. from the
sober yet elegant black to the pro-
nounced and extra stylish plaid or
broken check. Shines price $1,000, our
price
$3.50
Mems black clay pure worsted dress
suits, in sacks, frocks and getaways
Shines price $500, our price
$6.o8
Men and young mems latest style
high grade. strictly all wool suits, lined
and trimmed throughout with the very
best material. piped with SILK ana
satin. all sizes. and made by the best
makers in America, guaranteed value
Shines price $1,000, our price
1913
Men and young mems highest class,
faultlessly fashioned, single and double
breasted sacks and cutaway suits,
made from Clay's genuine English
worsted. French thibet cloths. Hud-
dersfiald tweeds, Irish and Scotch Wool
ems. as well as the choicest American
weayes. in all the styles to be found on
the custom tailor's fashion plates; high
art. tailor made production. Silk and
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-05

Ray Stafford of Roslindale. has been
in the city visiting old friends FOR i
few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-05

newell Reed returned to Chelsea
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-05

The W. G. I. L. will meet with Mrs
W. II. Perry, Thursday afternoon at 3
O'Clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-05

The breakwater above the Gardiner
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-05

Miss Estcilc Bev3lc has taken a
school to teach i'm Shutdown.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-05

Mrs. Fred Savage. Jr, has gone to
Popham fur y week
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-05

]. NJ. Dix returned to NedfeId Mass.
Monday, after a visit 10 friends
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-05

Miss Phoebe Beechcr returned. Mon
day. from hyr vacation trp ~ Cam
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-05

Mrs. II. q. Morrill, Of WATERFORD, is
visiting in the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-05

y. l.. Niles was I passenger on the
Sagadahoc for Boston, Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-05

sp1.SS
Cvercoats.
We offer the grandest line Of spring
overcoats at less than one-half their
former price. If you are going TO
neCd 4 winter OvercOat or ulster this
winter now Is your time, we can save
you more than one-half.
Men and young mems elegant soft
finish kerscy overcOats and Chinchilla
listers. IN dark brown indigo blue ana
raven black, made up handsomely with
edges one-half inch double stitched
positively fast colors, strong Italian
sleeve Innings and quarter-inch piping:
manufactured nv 2 fine. reliable cloth
ing house IN Rochester. Shines price
$500. our price
$499
Men and young mems imported ana
extra fine finish Melton kersey over
coats. in genuine indigo blue. brown
and ebony black Colors: positively
guaranteed fast: made ana trimmed IN
the most exquisite manner: heavy silk
shoulder capcs down fun length. finest
silk and satin Innings. fine silk piping.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-09-05
HALLOWELL.

q. a. Fuller il passing a few days 1T
Squirrel Island.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1899-08-31

There is in Toledo young grocery
clerk who would like to meet the in
ventor of the self-coilng string holder.
That man is responsible for the gro
Gerry clerks undoing.
The clerk got into the habit years
ago Of biting off the string instead of
breaking it, after tying bundles. Natu-
rally his teeth protested against the
practice. At length they gave up and
wore out.
He bought false teeth. Before he
fairly got acquainted with them, so to
speak, the patent string holder was es-
tablshed in the store. Then. as fate
would have It, a young woman whom
he secretly admired came in to buy
five pounds of sugar.
With the activity of an anxious lover
he made up the package and tied it.
Then, according to his old custom, he
bent forward and severed the strin.
with his teeth.
But he forgot the holder, and he did
not realize the end of the cord had
wedged itself between two of his new
teeth-until. as the spring rolled up
the slack, his plate" was hoisted from
his mouth and triumphantly waved
aloft at the end of the string.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1899-08-31
ORPHAN ASYLUM FIRE
Many Children Burned to
Death at Sparkill, N. Y.
CAUSED BY A LAMP EXPLOSION
Flames Spread So Rapidly That There
Was Little Chance of Escape
for the Inmates.

Nvack, n. Y, Aug. 29.-Fire was
discovered IN the large noys' and giils'
orphan asylum connected with st.
Anne's convent, at Sparkhill, Rock
land county, at A. NJ, today, but not
before the entire structure. frame
building, was wrapped IN flames.
Many of the inmates, children, were
burned and sutfocated, it was reported
early this morning. The exact num-
Der of the dead could not be told at
3:l5 A NJ, when the first dispatches
reached this city.
The asylum, which is conducted by
the Sisters Of Mercy. held about 1000
children. 1t was long frame buld-
ing, three stories high.
The fire was not discovered until the
whole building was one mass OF flames.
The children had scant chance for es'
cape. Special trains over the New
Jersey Northern road were rushe TO
the nearest railroad station.
The asylum was situated between
Sparkhill and Orangeburs.
The scenes at the conhagration were
heartrendlng. The children clad in
their nightrobes. could be seen falling
back ward into the flames and smoke,
while the shrieks of the dying could be
heard above the crackle OF the devour-
ing flames. Some of the children We're
crippled for life by jumping from the
windows. Many of the sisters also
were injured, while others lost their
tives heroically while trying to rescue
their charges.
Although the service of the fire de-
rartmemts from neighboring places had
been promptly rendered, the engines
arrived toe late to he effective in saw
ing life or property.
The fire was caused by the explosion
of n kerosene lamp