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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-11-17
THE KNIGHT CASE
Nearing g Close-Testimony all in
 and Instructions Prepared.

The Knight murder trial which has occupied the attention of the Jefferson circuit court since Tues. day of the present week is nearing the last chapter in the sad affair. All the testimony both for the state ard 9efense has been completed. Tue defense rested their case at 5:45 Thursday afternoon; so did the state.
 The court this morning was busy entertaining the instructions which are to be offered to the jury. The attorneys concluded their labors at 2 o'clock Friday afternoon. Owing to the illness of Prosecuting Attor- ney Sorrells' little child it is impos- sible to say at this time whether the case will be argued by the at. torneys or not. It is very probable however that the affirmative will prevail, inasmucb, as the attorneys for Knight do pot care to sacrifice thelr clients interest by anything that may arise ID the case.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-11-17
WONDERFUL WARGRAPH
At the Merrill Institute Last
 Night.

Last nigEt at the Merrill Institute the wargraph was on exhibition. One of the largest houses of the sea- son was present to enjoy the Run- dreds of up-to-date views. They savored principally of patriotic sem timent being pictures of our boys at the front in the Philippine Islands. The picture of the charge of the Americans up San Juan hill caused enthusiasm to flow from the audience as the bullets from the Americans against the Philippines. All in all the entertain ment, while enjoyable was one of the most instructive yet given. We the secretary on se- curing such beneficial attractions.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-11-17
Eh6LARD'S WAR CHARGES.
Will Carry the Appropriation Up to
 Dizzy Figures.

England's Parliament will have to increaseits appropriation far beyond $50 ,000. .000, ,000 mark, even though the war is likely to be much brieier than anybody a short time ago thought it would be, The transportation of between 10000 and 50,O0U soldiers for a distance of over G,000 miles, and their support for several months in a region where. even under the most favorable conditions, the cost of liv- ing for soldiers will be high, will eh- tail an outlay far beyond the origi- nal estimates, says Leslie's Weekly.
 The present debt Of the United Kingdom, deducting the sinking fund, is in the neighborhood of s. 400, ,000,000 which is greater than that of any other nation except Russia, which is $3 300, ,000, GOO, and France, $4, 300, 100000 It is alto-- gether probable that the war with the South African Republic and the Orange Free State will run up Bri- tain's debt at least $200, COG, 900 be- yond it's present line,
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-11-17
cATARRH.

Is a constitutional disease, and can be successfully treated only by means of constitutional remedy like Hoods Sarsaparilla, which thoroughly purifies the blood and removes the scrofulous taints which cause catarrh. pbe great number of testimo onials from those who have been cured by Hoods arsaparilla prove the unequalled power of this medicine over eatarrh.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-11-17

Fresh home made and fancy can dies at Skidmore's, 3l5 Main street.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-11-17
COTTON BELT SUED
By G. H. Gammill for Money Loaned
 an Employe.

Mr. G. H. Gammill, of the Mer. cantile Go. of this city, has filed suit in Justice Vance s court against the St. Louis Southwestern Railway Company, The suit is for some tbing like $90, alleged to have been loaned one of the employees of the Cotton Belt, by name of Sam A.. Klle, while Kile was engineer on the Cotton Belt. The money, as alleged to be due now by the Cot ton Belt, was loaned as alleged by Gammlll to Klle by the Co-Opera- tive Loan and Savings ssociation, now out of existence. The claim was put into the hands of the agent of the Cotton Belt at this place af- ter the death of Kile, who was with his fireman, W. E. Simpson, killed on the morning of July If, 1898, while making his run from Mem phis to Pine Bluff. The suit will prove very interesting one. Mrs. Kile, wife of the deceased, disputes the debt.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-11-17
BIG COTTON DEAL.
Lesser Cotton Company Bought 5000
 Bales from Wolff-Goldman.

J. W. Sullivan, agent at this place for the Lesser Cotton company yes terday afternoon closed what is probably the largest local cotton deal ever consummated in Arkansas. Mir. Sullivan bought from the Wolff Goldman Mercantile company be- tween 2,500 and 5000 bales, The price paid was something over SlOO. GOO.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-11-17

itable to MT. Oracle; but the report on Mir. SpelIman's farm shows that the convicts are poorly fed and no provisions in the store house. Also that medical aid was not given to one sick convict, who has with him, on the farm, his wife. She is, how ever, not convict. The report is as follows:
 To c. H. Triplett, Foreman Jefer- son County Grand Jury:
 Sir: We, your committee, ap- pointed to inspect the Oracle aud Spellmau convict farms, beg to re- port that we have visited the said farms and found the camp of J. M. Oracle in good condition and the occupants were well fed, clothed and cared for.
 The camp of o. M. Spellman is clean and ample. We did not see any ofthe conviets except one, a trusty, who was sick. Ia conyer- sation with his wife, who is not a convict, we learned that the man had been neglected, and no medical aid had been provided for him. We also found that the eonvicts were poorly fed, and at the time of our visit, there were no provisions in the store room.
 $. L. MADDING.
 J. ". RowsY.
 J. ". JONES.
 Com mittpa
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-11-17
Graoie and spellman Farms.

The committee appointed by the grand jury 10 inspect the farms of J. M. Oracle and O. M. Spellman, where conyicts are worked, have made thelr report. It is very cred
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-11-17

Ring up Knox & Smart for dressed turkeys. We have fine lot on hand m
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-11-17
"If the Cap Fits, wear it."

you have boils, pimples, scrofula, salt rheum, dyspepsia, rheumatism or casarrh, you are just the one that Hoods Sarsaparilla, for this medicin e cures all these troubles.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-11-17

Hoods Pills cure all liver ills. Non- irritating.
The Somerset reporter., 1899-04-06

Our goods were never as pretty as this season.
nature, which gives charm that nothing else can
York for spot cash, and we know that We can sell
You also know that if you give Miss Withee your
tory--you are taking no chances on new uimme
custom ers, and that they will bring new one wit
stock fine line Of hair goods. amoI4
The Somerset reporter., 1899-04-06

Everything Of the light and airy
We purchase our goods in New
you at lover prices by so doing.
order. your work will be satisfac.
r. We hope to see all of our old
4 them. We have added to our
. q. CURTIS, Skowhegan,
The Somerset reporter., 1899-04-06

f. X. Delano is on the sick list this
week.
Look at the driving shoes at c. H.
Gardeners before you buy.
George Pierce of Solon, was in town
few hours Saturday.
Miss Alice Wildes returned to Augusta
by the morning train. yesterday.
Miss Mabel Perkins left home yester-
day, on visit TO friends in Belfast.
Mrs. II. w. Kimball went to Portland
by this mornings train for weeks
visit.
W. G. Fisher has got around again
from a six weeks sickness with rheuma-
tism, but he is still on crutches.
Mr.. ard Mrs. +. B. Chase were called
to Bingham, this week, by the sudden
death of Mrs. Chase's father, Selden
Cleveland.
II you want trunk, satehel, dog col
lar or harness go to Wings harness shop
and you will find one of the best lines in
Somerset county.
Mrs. Hiram Gage left home this morn
ing for Worcester, Mass on visit to
her daughter, Mrs. Victor Edwards, and
to her son Lion.
Mr. W. Graham Hodsdon Of Toronto,
the grand tenor sooist, will sing at the
Methodist Church next sunday morning,
at The regular service.
Miss Fannie Bixby Of Los Angeles,
Cal, who is a student at Wellesley
College, is passing the Easter vacation
with her uncle, Hon. \. K. Bixby.
The Photographic studio of II. c.
Bassett has been in the hands OF paper
hangers and painters the past week and
presents most attractive appearance.
The Easter Fair held by the ladies of
the First Baptist society in the Steward
store, Island Ave, Saturday last, was
well patronized, netting the society
about $500.
Friday evening at the Congregational
Church at O'Clock there will be given
the second in the course of illustrated
lectures. The subject is Egypt ard
the Pyramids" Single admission, 20
cents. Course tickets for the remaining
three lectures, 40 cents.
Next Sunday morning the subject of
the sermon at the Congregational Church
will be THE church and its life" In
the evening there will be choral ser
vice In the main auditorium and the pas
tor will give an address, ''Whal ia saliva
tion?' in the course on "FOundation
stones Of Christian faith" All are cor
daily invited.
At last the Maine Central Company
see the wisdom of keeping reliable
man on duty at all times at the Water
street crossing in this place to run the
gates and prevent accident at this busy
scene during the running Of trains.
VIM. Frye, so long in charge of this
section, is to ne given the job, and he is
to commence upon his new duties as
soon as the company find successor for
his present position.
The Somerset reporter., 1899-04-06
A line of curtain muslins, 10c yard

A line of curtain muslins, 10c yard
at Stewards.
5. A. Dinsmore of Boston, WAS 10 town
over Sunday.
W. II. Heselton made business trip
to Waterville, Friday.
Mrs. w. Fl. Gannett and little daugh.
ter of Augusta, passed Sunday in town,
the guests of Mr.. and Mrs. W. X.
Clifford.
ThOs. Tantish has decided to locate In
Reno, New. and with his family will
leave for his new home about May lsr.
Our town can ill afford to lose such citi'
zens.
The Somerset reporter., 1899-04-06
Letter to Gen. IL. b. Shepherd.

SkOwhegan, Me.
Dear Sir: The late president OF the
Croton River Bank, at Brewsters, n. Y,
built the finest house in all that region
In 1884. and painted it with lead and oil
at cost of S400-the house cost $3l 900
In 18S7-tbree years-he repainted IL
with Devoe at cost OF $3.50. In 1897
this paint was in good condition.
Lead and oil, $500, three years. De.
voc, $3.50, ten years.
Yours truly,
T. w. DEVOE 4 Co.
The Somerset reporter., 1899-04-06
Wanted, Table Boarders.

Having leased the Hotel Anidrosis for
term l am now ready to cater to those
in want of good table board at reason
able prices, as | shall set good table
with a hope TO share a good patronage
and give good dinners for thirtv-five
cents. ATT r. l.. CONANT.
The Somerset reporter., 1899-04-06
Monumental Work,

Sore of the finest monumental work in the
cemetery on the South Side of the river in
Skowhegsn, came from the extensive works of
C. L. Worthley in Noridgewock, such as the
monuments of DIR. q. A. Wilbur, J. H. Frame,
II. II. Tufts and DIR. S. F. Conant. Parties in
tending to purchase anything in this line would
do well to consult with Mr.. Worhtley before
placing their orders as his work is always first
class and prices right Mr.. Worthley will han
die marble work in addition to his granite, and
will receive a car load Italian marble and other
grades May LIST. He is glad to quote prices and
show samples application. 3wl4s
The Somerset reporter., 1899-04-06
We Are Ready

To supply you with picture frames of all
descriptions. BRAGG q NARNEY.
The Somerset reporter., 1899-04-06

TO CURE COLD IN ONE DAY
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets All
druggists refund money IL ii fails to cure. 25e.
The genuine has l.. B. Q. on each tablet. 6m45
The Somerset reporter., 1899-04-06

Soda on draught at SIMPSONS, the
Corner Druggist.
The Brunswick times. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 188?-1900, 1899-04-06


We give away, absolutely freq Of
cost, for a limited time only, The
Peoples Common Sense Medical Adj
wiser, by R. v. Pierce, NJ. D., Chief
Consulting Physician to the Inva-
lids Hotel and Surgical Institute, a
book Of ZOOS large pages, profusely IL
Illustrated, bound in strong paper
covers to any one sending q cents in
one-cent stamps, TO cover cost of
mailing only. over $4,000 copies Of
this complete family Doctor Book al
ready sold in cloth binding at regular
price Of $3.50, Worlds DIspensary
Medical Association, Buffalo, N. Y.
The Brunswick times. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 188?-1900, 1899-04-06
Remarkable Cure of RhsumOt SIN,


Kenna. jackson Co., w. Va.
About three years ago my wife had
an attack of rhumatism which con-
fined her to her bed for over month
aud rendered her unable to walk a
step without assistance, her habs be-
lag swollen to double their normal
size, Mrs. S. Maddox insisted on my
using Chamberlain's Pain Balm. |
purchaser fifty cents bottle snd used
It according to the directions and the
next morning she walked to breakfast
without assistance in any manner,
and she has not han similar attack
siuce.-A. B, Parsons. For sale by /.
N Bishop, Druggist.
The Brunswick times. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 188?-1900, 1899-04-06
Reception Tonight.

Tonight. at the residence of Judge
and Mrs. Boiling Whitfield, a reception
will be rendered Rev. W F, Hollipgs-
worth, of the Presbyterian chcrch,
which will be testimonial of his
successful, though short, pastorate in
thls city. The affair viii be under
the auspices of ths Ladies' AID So.
ciety and the Manse Circle OF the
Presbyterian church aud large num-
Der Of his many friends and admirers
will be in attendance, v
The Brunswick times. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 188?-1900, 1899-04-06
Buokisn's ArniOs Sslvs.
the session

The best salve in the world for cuts,
bruises. sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fever
sores, letter, chapped hands. OhilbIains
corns and all skin eruptions, and posi-
lively cures piles, no no pay required.
1t is guaranteed to give perfect satis-
faction or money refunded. Price %
euts, For sale by all druggists.
The Brunswick times. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 188?-1900, 1899-04-06
SHORTHAND.

All persons desiring TO master the
art of shortbond writing will have an
opportunity of joining a class, under
the personal instruction of graduate
in the art, by addressing letter to
2. 0. Box "a, city, Anyone having a
common school education can master
the system in three months, and write
from one hundred to two hundrsa
xaxds per minute, aceoE - Spii-
The Brunswick times. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 188?-1900, 1899-04-06
Mrs. wright,s Party

Mrs J B. Wright, Of St. Simons.
complimented a number other friends
yesterday with pleasant trip on the
swift steamer Hessie to Darien. Those
who went and enjoyed the plea SAINT
trip were Mr.. and Mrs. Hugh Porter,
Mesdames Putnam, Duncan Wright,
]. H. whitmire, Misses Essie Whit
field, Helen o'connor, Anne o'Con-
nor, Alice Heating, Of Bridgeport,
Conn, Tommie Barkuloo, Ruby Dart,
Devereaux, Mamie Burroughs, Messrs,
Eugene Whitfield, Lavergne whitfield,
and j. o. Richards of Baltimore.
The Brunswick times. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 188?-1900, 1899-04-06

Account Georgia chatauquA, Al
bany. Ca, April 20. the Plant sys-
will sell round trip tickets, Bruna-f
wick to Albany and return, at rate
S. 81. Ticket TO be sold April ist and
sth inclusive, with HnaI limit Of three
days from date Of safe.
The Brunswick times. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 188?-1900, 1899-04-06
piaeovered pr a woman.

Another great discovery has been made
and that, too, by lady in this country
Disease fastened its clutches upon her
and for seven years she withstood its Sc
yerest tests, but her vital organs we're I'M
dermined and death seemed imminent,
For three months sin coughed incessant-
ly and could not sleeS che finally dis
covered a waJ to recovery by purchasing
bottle Of DR.. Kings New Discovery for
Consumption, and was so much relieved
on taking the first dose that she slept all
night, and with two bottles has been alb
solutely cured. Her name is Mrs. Luther
Lutz.' Thus writes w. c. Hamniek & Co.
OF Shelby, N. G. Trial bottles free at all
drug stores. Regular size SOC and ST.
Every bottle guaranteed
The Brunswick times. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 188?-1900, 1899-04-06
General Repair Shop.

Mr., A. f. Pharr IS now thoroughly
equipped IN the way Of general re-
pair shop for bicycles, gums, locks and
safe repairing and opening as spe-
oiaify, He has all the machinery ne
oessary to do any sort OF job in that
line, aud his skill and rR experience
are sufficient guarant of the re-
hahilitv of the work done lie carries
a full lane Of bicycles, gun nells and
sporting goods OF all sorts a his place
on Newcastle street Give him n
trial. IS
The Brunswick times. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 188?-1900, 1899-04-06
Everett shOrtLins.

The following schedule between
Brunswick ard Everett on the South
err is being observed
TrainlNo. 81 leaves Brunswick to
connect for north and south at 8 .l5 a.
The Brunswick times. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 188?-1900, 1899-04-06

Special and prompt attention to
orders for carriages and Baggage trans
fer to land from trains. Mitchell &
Thomas, the liverymen.
The Brunswick times. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 188?-1900, 1899-04-06


that tired feeling,and YOU soon know yourself
Recommended and for. sale By +. II. p0lhill and
W. J. Butts, Brunswick. Ladies' who wish special
DR.. MARY A. BRANNON ~ caoliol Ave. Atlanta Ga
The Brunswick times. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 188?-1900, 1899-04-06

Wedding presents the best at Ken
non Nosts, the jeweler.
The Brunswick times. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 188?-1900, 1899-04-06

Special aud prompt attention 90
orders for carrlsgeS and baggage to
aud from trains. Mitchell & Thomas,
the lIveryman
The Brunswick times. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 188?-1900, 1899-04-06

There will be an important lecture
at the Castle OF Oglethorpe lodge X.
Of p. tonight to which all members Of
the sister lodge and visiting
are invited. Mr.. W. f. s.
will deliver an address on "Pythlan-
ISM"
The Brunswick times. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 188?-1900, 1899-04-06
Wedding presents engraved free at
KennOn Motifs, the jeweler.

Mre. W. D. Miller returned last
night from ten days visit to savan
nah,
The Brunswick times. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 188?-1900, 1899-04-06
A Narrow Esos pc.

Thankful words written by Mrs
Ada E Hart, Of Groton, S D. "was
taken with bad cold winch settle d
on my lungs; cough sat in At
Doctors gave ne NJ
live bur short time. gave myss
up to my Savior, determined that IL
could not stay with my friends on
earth, | would meet nv hsaRt ones
The Brunswick times. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 188?-1900, 1899-04-06
pr. MANY a. Brannon,s Female eaIm

a perfected Scientific Local Treat
ment for an those delicate aud
painful Diseases peculiar TO Wo-
men. Relieves Inflammation of
the Womb, Irregular or Painfu1
Reriods,4 Heals liberation, Cures
4Neucorrhoca, Diseased OYaries
and Failing Of the Womb by re.
storiug strength to the muscles
all.aalnrit l.r t1ln ITina..,a Rniin..nn
The Brunswick times. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 188?-1900, 1899-04-06
EPwORTH LEAGUE DELEGATES.


will send as delegates, MF..
sey, Mrs.. Minnie Parker and Mrs.
Rena B, Harley. McKeudrie Method
list League VIII be represented by Mr..
P. NJ. Ulsch, Mr.. Walter Miller and
Mrs. Il. B. Stanford. Rev. T. B. STAN
ford, pastor of the McKendree Meth
odist, Mr.. Leighton Sheppard and
Miss Mary Anderson of the FIRST
Methodist league, will also attend
the session.
The Brunswick times. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 188?-1900, 1899-04-06
Brunswick Grocery Co.,
Wholesale Groceries.

Agents for Famous Girl from Paris and
other leading brands Of cigars. Try our
Peerless Full Patent Flour Best in the
world.
212, PA, PIG Bay
The Brunswick times. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 188?-1900, 1899-04-06
Bicycles Bicycles.

B. ]. Olewine, 5oS Glou-
ceSter St. Renting repairing
and sundries. Finest rent
wheels, and the best equipped
shop for repairing bicycles in
GeQra =. sa~dats sun
49,. r1TStS4 Niger
service. Phone "a.
The Brunswick times. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 188?-1900, 1899-04-06

hYery DotVIe guaranteed.
The Brunswick times. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 188?-1900, 1899-04-06
A Great Opportunity.

avs from date Of safe.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-10-31
The Human Body.

Science is paying more attention to the
mechanism Of the human body than ever
before. 1t has found that all achieve
ment, success or failure, happiness or
misery, is controlled by the body. The
lesson is obvious. Improve the body.
This can only /be done through the
stomach. If it is weak, it produces pois-
onous refuse, and debilitates every organ
in the body. 1t may be made strong and
kept strong by Hostetter's Stomach Bit
tiers. This is a natural stomach remedy
which acts quickly and gently. 1t will
cleanse the system, wake up the liver,
stimulate the kidneys and improve the
general health. Ask your druggist for
it, and see that a private Revenue Stamp
covers the neck of the bottle.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-10-31
STORY OF A SLAVE.

To be bound hand and foot for years
by the chains Of disease Is the worst
form of slavery. George D. Williams, of
Manchester, Mich, tells how such a
slave was made free. He says: my
wife has been SO helpless for five years
that she could not turn owe in bed
alone. After using two bottles of Elec-
trio Bitters, she is wonderfully i'm
proved and able to do her own work.
This supreme remedy for female dis
eases quickly cures nervousness, Sleep
lessness, melancholy, headache, back
ache, fainting and dizzy spells. This
miracle working medicine Is a godsend
to weak, sickly, run down people. Every
bottle guaranteed. Only so cents. Sold
by Fischer & Co., druggists.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-10-31
REMARKABLE RESCUE,

Mrs. Michael Curtain, Plainfield, ILL.,,
makes the statement that she caught
cold, which settled on her lungs; she
was treated for a month by her family
physician, but grew worse. He told her
she was a hopeless victim of consump-
ton, and that no medicine could cure
her. Her druggist suggested DR.. Kings
New Discovery for Consumption; she
bought a bottle, and to her delight
found herself benefited from first dose.
She continued its use, and after taking
six bottles, found herself sound and
we'll; now does her own housework, and
is as we'll as she ever was. This Great
Discovery at Fischer & Co.'s drug store.
Only so cents and 81; every bottle guar
anteed.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-10-31
TWO SONGS.

"Sing ms a song" quoth she.
So he sang how for years and for years and .
day
He had sighed for a maid that was deaf and
was blind
That was blind to his love, that was deaf to
the wind
OF his groaning and sighingl "Ah, sir, lack.
aday!"
Said the lady that listened as sad as could be
"Ah. me-, lackadayl" answered he.
"Sing me a song quoth he.
30 she sang how for years and for years and a
day
Her head had been full of a poor lovers signs,
For nights and for nights with the love in his
eyes.
Oh, well might she pause, for that gentleman
gay
Kissed her quick on the lips, most joyous 70
.Ah, love. thou vert blindl' answered she.
st. Paula.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-10-31
NURSING THE TREES.
How Swiss Forests Are Preserved by Scien.
rifc Methods.

An expert IN forestry, after showing
the necessity for more stringent legisla-
ton to check the ruthless destruction of
American forests, the dire effects of
which extend to future generations,
mentions by way Of illustration what
may be done by properly paying atten-
ton to the preservation Of the young
growth while cutting the mature crop, a
forest in Switzerland where scientific
methods have been observed in the cut
ting of the wood. This forest has yield
ed a yearly crop, without replanting,
ever since before the discovery of
America, and yet to-day it shows a fine
growth of marketable lumber. OF all
the foes of the forest, next to the reck-
less lumberman, fire is the most de-
structive. One Of the latest ideas for
the prevention of fires from locomotive
sparks is to have two cleared spaces
along the line of the railroad, separated
by a double row of trees intended to
catch the sparks. Such strips, kept free
from all inflammable material, would be
useful in checking small fires, and Of
immense value as lines of defense in
fighting large ones.