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Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-01-03
RAILROAD OPERATIONS.
FACTS AND FIGURES SHOWING
THE TREND OF BUSINESS

FACTS AND FIGURES SHOWING
THE TREND OF BUSINESS.
TIL following is taken from an article
prepared for the Richmond Times bv
MT. r. Lancaster Williams. president
of the Norfolk Street Railroad Comma.
NY. and the Norfolk and Ocean View
Railway Company:
"a glance over the railroad EARNINGS
of the country, both gross and net. will
show gratifying increases with singu-
lar regularity. but we only give here
the results of the operations OF a few
railroads in which the people of this
community are particularly interested.
These figures will be found In the fol-
lowing tables:
r. F. G. P. r. r.
Fiscal year ending June 30th:
Gross earninss-1S9O. s7OS.7 1893; 1897,
$6So,760; 1893. 77o.7a5.
Net earnings-1SsO. s2ss,557 1897. s22s.-
451: 1893. $5o2.046.
July list to October LIST:
Gross earntngs-ls97. s215.s92; 1898,
s264,537.
RICHMOND & PETERSBURG r. r.
Fical year ending June Goth:
Gross earmngs-1S9O. 1925. 304: 1897,
1891. 2t2; 1898. s426.512.
Net earnings-1ssO. s10O,S22; 1897,
1891. PIP; 1898, $420,6l2.
Number of passengers carried-1S90,
2oS.2ss; 1897. 2s5.os5; 1898. 23s.SsS.
Tons freight moved-1890, 469, 1853; 1897.
BSs.s73; 1898. 618.131.
July 1st 10 October siet:
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-01-03
AN INTERESTING SCENE.
THE FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH DIS
CHARGES ITS DEBT.

CHARGES ITS DEBT.
Ihere was an interesting scene at the
First Baptist Church Sunday morn
Ing. The last Indebtedness on the
church was raised, and the church en-
tered the new year free OF debt. It
was an occasion never to be FORGOTTEN
by those present.
Inc movement to wipe out the debt
oy the first of the year began last
June lat which time the indebtedness
was S!3, goo. The old property was sold
Tor $4,000, leaving the amount vet to he
raised at $4,000. This is the sum which
the church has raised in the past seven
months, and the chief portion of II ha {
come from the members.
AT the end of November there re-
NAMED nearly $4,000 to be raised, and
with only one month in which to Sc
cure 1T, and that the most unfavora bile
month in the year for such task. But
one OF the members, Mr.. w. H. Davis.
oitered TO give $1,000, on condition that
the entire amount be raised by the
lirst of the year. a gentleman in New
noIk Two years and half ago prom
lsed TO give $3.50 whenever the church
should lack only ethat amount of he
ing out OF debt. Pastor and people en-
tered the month Of December deter
lnined TO meet these conditional offers.
ana wipe out the debt by January 1st
When the cash was counted on Sundo V
morning 1t was found that a little over
Sooo still remained to be raised. The
pastor announced this fact to the con-
gresation-one that had braved the
snow storm to participate in the clos
ing scene of their long struggle. 1t was
congregat ton of people. most of
whom had been giving during the nm CT
month at great sacrifice and toll.
Inc pastor called on them to raise
the remainder, stating that all sub
scriptions made then must be paid in
during the day. inasmuch as the task
pefore them was to raise the entire
amount on that day. The necessary
sum was subscribed in n short time
when the last amount was promised
ana 1t was announced that the strurpIe
mad ended the congregation almost
spontaneously struck up the doxologv:
Praise God. from whom all BLESSINGS
flow" 30
They had sung 1t hundreds of tin,es
before, but never with such hearty
gratitude and praise as they did YES,
terday.
The entire debt has been nearly saa
ooo. and this has been raised in the
past three years and a half.
Grateful mention was made of tho
fact that many friends in Norfolk and
elsewhere had kindly helped in the
struggle. The church is surely to be
congratulated upon the completion Of
their efforts in so short n time.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-01-03
TOLD OF LITTLE wILHELM1NA

DR.. Kuyper, of Holland, upon his re-
cent visit TO this city, says the Roches-
ter Democrat and Chronicle related an
interesting story connected with the
early life of the young Queen Wilhel-
nina, which is significant as illus
trat'ng the character OF the Queen.
1t occurred when she was not more
than Z years old.
Her father. the late King, was pre-
scented with n beautiful and very
choice set of cups and saucers, and
so highly did he prize the gift that he
solemnly impressed upon his servants
and the members of his household that
II the pieces were destroyed or injured
In any way the unfortunate person re-
sponsible for the accident should be
severely punished. 1t happened that
SOME time later a footman. in carrying
the dishes from the room in which he
had been serving. accidentally broke
one CT the cups. He was Mortified and
filed with grief at the misfortune,
which he knew would cost him his no
stion and his home.
Happening at that moment to meet
the little Princess he said to her, with
sobs: Goodbye; ! have got to 70,
have broken one OF the cups" The lit
tie lady expressed her regret, and ask
ed why. and the footman explained to
her the decree of the King. The Prin-
NS.'.' peCdiue lHouSHtIul, ana 1lnally
said:
Il Will help you out of this trouble.
AMI I'll tell YOU what to do. You get
some glue and fasten the pieces to.
gether. and tomorrow you bring the
cup to me filled with tea. but be sure
1t Is cold tea. and 1 will see what can
do about it,"
The footman. much relieved. obeyed
the little Princess. and the following
evening the footman handed her the
cup of cold tea. In n moment she man
aged to let it fall. The cup. of course.
broke Into a thousand pieces. The
King was furiously angry. Little
Wilhelmina ran to him. and. throw
ing her arms around his neck, said:
Good bye. father; ali, soing.'
What do you mean?" asked the
King perplexed.
why, you said the first person who
broke one of these cups was to be ban
ished; so I am going
AT this tbs King, who worshiped his
little daughter, took her in his arms
and forgave her, and he never knew
that the child had committed the act
to have the footman.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-01-03

George w. Ackey FASTENED to the as
sistance of the injured man.
He was found to be cut quite badly
on the head and bruised about the body.
The ratrol wagon was summoned and
the man taken to the station-house.
where Drs. Speight and Groves We're
summoned and dressed the wounds.
ne was then removed to St Vincent
Hospital
The motorman and conductor were
baiied for their appearance in the
Police Court this morning.
While Mr.. Nuckols' injuries are pain
ful they are not serious.
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ADJUSTMENTS,
= JAMES O'NEILL IN MONTE
CRISTO"

JAMES O'NEILL IN MONTE
CRISTO."
Two large audiences witnessed the
presentation of Dumas romantic play.
Monte Cristo," at the Academy of
Music yesterday, matinee and night.
by Mr.. James O'Neill and his COMPANY.
The name of ONeill has been so long
associated with this play that he has
become as thoroughly identified with
the roll as Joe Jefferson In "RiD Van
Wrinkle" and his work Is finished to
degree which would be difficult TO
initiate.
Mr.. O'Nellrs company Is n large one.
embracing many we'll known perform
ers, whose support was very satisfac-
tory. The play was elegantly cos
TUNED and the scenic effects carefully
planned and executed
ANOTHER VAUDEVILLE COM
PANY COMING.
The sale of seats commences this
morning at the Academy of Music boy
office for the engagement on Thursday
and Friday and Friday matinee of Kos
ter &c Balls second vaudeville COM
pany, which includes the two stars.
Gus Williams and Bessie Bonehili:
oeeiy and West, a musical team,
Hyberta Pryme, a soubrette, and niece
OF President Mckinley; Sadi. the
FAMOUS Russian aerial performer: Ar
MIN and Wagner, who have a musical
novelty, entitled Opera in the
Kitchen;" the Kramers. considered
throughout this country as the most
sensational bicycle riders of this gene
ration. and William and Stone. snIen-
did team Of comedians.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-01-03
HIT BYrRoLLEx CAR.
MIR. NUCKoLs KNOCKED DOWN
AND PAINFULLY HURT.

Mr.. Robert Nuckols. e. white man,
was struck by a trolley car last night
on Church street, near Bermuda, and
quite badly hurt.
Mr.. Nuckols Is about 40 years old
and is from Richmond, Va. He at
tempted to cross the street in front Of
car No. Al, but was not quick enough
and was struck by the fender and
knocked off the track. The car was
stopped as quickly as possible and
Motorman J. ]. Gordon and Conductor
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-01-03
Hcp,nsophs Elect Oaacers.

Columbia Conclave. No. Z, Hepta-
sophs, on Seven Wise Men, has elected
the following officers:
j. D. Alexander. Archon; c. N. Gray,
Provost; j. H. Brand. Prelate; John
Hall. Recording Scribe; w. f. Berry,
Financial Scribe; r. d. Smithers,
Treasurer; T. Twiford, Inspector Gene
raj.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-01-03
Week orPrnyer.

The subject at the week OF prayer
services this afternoon at the First
Presbyterian Church will be the
Church Universal" Leader Rev. w.
j. Young, D. D.. OF Epworth Church;
speakers. Rev. e. b. Hatcher, First
Baptist Church. and Rev. G. +. Law
son, Park Place Presbyterian Church.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-01-03

vital question relative to the interest
and welfare of Norfolk. and the uplirt-
Ing OF his fellow-man and the advance
mept Of Christ's kingdom.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-01-03
HAPPINESS VS.. MISERY.

DR.. Cha-cot's Tonic Tablets. the ereaa
Partisan remedy. is guaranteed cure Tor.
melancholy caused by ov.sS .ndu lie snce' ~
1T DESTROYS THE APPETITE FOR
ALCOHOLIC and all Intoxicating Beyesst
can be administered without the KNOW
edge of the Patient where neeassar ~
Send for pamphlet q as. x s., 81 -, ~
WAI1KEs hJAF,fIN 81 GRAZ sSia
AGENTS. cornAr Water strSet and RoSHekS
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Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-01-03

All glasses prescribed by Br-- Week
guaranteed. Examinations free. $40
Main street.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-01-03

4NeI tdrTlIrSS, 1910, O4U.3J.
Compared with November, 1897, there
is an increase OF $969s9.26, or IL per
cent. in total earnings. an increase Of
S29,1S5.27, or 5 per cent. in total ex-
penses, and an increase of SCI, 80, or
"a per cent. in net earnings. The pro-
portion OF expenses to gross earnings
was 66 per cent. IN November, 1898. and
SO per cent. in same month Of 1897
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1899-03-31
SOUTH BRITAIN.
MISS wELToN-MR MITCHELL.

Miss Florence Welton, only daughter
of George Welton of Woodbury., and
Arthur L. Mitchell of South Britain were
married at the home of the brides par
ents on GRASSY Hill, Wednesday, March
30, at noon. Rev Mr. Freeman, pastor OF
the South Congregational church, Wood
bury, performed the ceremony. The
parlors were prettily decorated with
evergreen, carnations and primroses.
TIE bridal party stood under q canopy
of evergreens and carnations, and upon o
mat of boughs OF evergreen. The bride
was becomipgly attired in gown OF
white silk en- train and trimmed with
lace. She carried aslarge bouquet of
Bride roses, her veil being fastened with
sprays of Lily of the Valley. Miss
Charlotte c. Mitchell presided at the
piano playing the ever beautiful strains
of ohengrin'sawedding march. In spite Of
the travelling about 80 guests were pres
ent from Bridgeport, Sandy Hook, Rox-
bury, Woodbury., Watertown and South
Britain. The young people left for an
extended trip with the congratulations
and good wishes of their many friends
and relatives. The presents were besuti-
full and valuable and consisted of silver,
china. pictures. etc. The ushers were
Joe Mitchell and Herbert Mitchell.
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STEPNEY.
METHODIST oHuRcH MOVIES.

MhAhOD4oI SbOhGA NOIES'
1t being fair day last Sunday, q good
congregation assembled az the Methodist
church in the morning. The subject of
the sermon was, 1.-THE relation of God to
Every Soul" the text was taken from
Exodus, a. The quartet sang q piece
entitled s'Jesus will let you in.f 1t was
rendered In a highly artistic manner.
Those who composed the quartet were
@. E. Osborne, tenor; Miss Mae Osborne,
soprano; Miss Hattie Holmes, contralto;
aud X. Osborne, bass. 1t would be
worth the while OF those who are not in
the habit OF attending church, to do so
II for no other reason than to hear the
singing. Next Sunday ia the last Sun
day in this conference year, and ithe pas
tor would be pleased to meet all his peo-
pie on that day. In the morning at 10 As
an Easter sermon will be preached, and
in the evening st p. %. Easter exer-
cises will be held by the Sunday school.
On Wednesday evening, the 22d,a large
number of the friends of Rev L. w.
Holmes ard family met at the parsonage
for donation visit. The name was no
misuomer, for after having partaken OF a
Doubtful repa-t, Mr. Holmes was present
ed with liberal purse inclosed in 8 ball
Of gopher. The presentation speech was
made by Miss Ada Fields, which speech
was appropriately responded TO by the
pastor.
Mr. and Mrs Joel Godfrey of Cannon
spent the Sabbath with Mr. Holmes and
family.
Mr. Holmes has sold his colt TO Frank
Mallett OF TAshua.
II Is expected now by the many friends
Of Rev Mr. Holmes, that he will be re-
turned toEStepney after: conference and
have this place as one appointment, being
again separated from Long Hill.
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her daughter, Mrs Oscar Hofstran, or
Brooklyn.
The household goods OF Everett Marsh
were transported to Norwalk, last week.
Mrs Marsh will board In that city.
The young people Of the Congrega-
tioKlal church are preparing TO give an
Easter entertainment.
Mrs Ahram Nash il entertaining Mrs
Samuel Nash saDd daughter Of New
Haven also Miss Ella Johnson.
After being laid aside by Illness q
week, Hubert Northrop is again attend
ing to business.
Sigma, the younger daughter Of the
late Mr. Jaderlund, has been mentally in
disposed since the death of her father, d
few months ago. She has been taken to
Westport sanitarium for treatment.
ellison w. Jennings and family are
about to remove to their home in Nod.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1899-03-31
Our NEIGHBoRs.
RFTHEL..

THE NEW FIRM OF d. HIGSoN q co.
The new hating firm of ID. Higson q
Co., who purchased the old hat factory
on Wooster street, have given the build
ings thorough renovation in every de-
partment and also made many necessary
repairs. The premises are being enclos-
ed with new fence which appears to be
the proper thing to protect the property
during the night season. The factory is
located In the central part of the village
and is a valuable piece of property for
the business and has keen bought at q
bargain. Mr. Higson is practical halter
and has plenty of push and ability to do
a successful business and Is in the prime
OF life. He is an Englishman by birth
and had some business experience In his
mother country before he came to Amer
lea, eight years ago. Until recently lie
was one of the firm of Higson 81 Collins
OF Danbury. MIR Higson comes to Bethel
well recommended by bis friends and &C.
quaintances who know him best. No
doubt his moral and business worth will
be for the good of the town. Ii so he
win have the best wishes of every wor-
thy citizen.
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Robert Lewis has taken position as
teacher at the Union business college In
Bridgeport.
John Benedict paid Welt to the Park
CITY, Monday, where he was the guest
OF his son, John Benedict, Jr. His son
has q promising new boy in bis home,
now about six weeks old.
Mrs Warmer and Miss Edna, of Hack
ettstown, N. j., are visiting their
many friends in this vicinity.
Arthur j. HUH of Manchester, Mass,
is spending the Easter vacation with his
father, o. "a. Hui. Mr. Hull is principal
of the High school at Manchester.
Mrs l.. O. Osborne Is the guest OF Mrs
James Kennedy In Bridgeport.
The young people of this place very
quietly arranged for pleasant surprise
gathering at the home of Moses Hull, on
on Monday evening, In honor OF his
daughter, Miss Carrie May, who has
reached her 21st birthday. IG was very
happy and merry occasion, greatly enjoy.
ed by all the party. A bountiful supper
was provided.
Mrs George Platt of Bridgeport has
spent several days with her mother, Mrs
George Curtiss.
William Craft has sold his horse TO Nil
Wheeler of Easton.
DuTS NkdAAC1 Ss EAACt Alebl IA AsGW AAsA
ven was the guest of Edison Hayes, over
Sunday.
Frank Swartz, who has been in tht
employ of Burr Hawley for several year.
is now in the employ of the Consolidated
Railroad Co., as fireman. MIR Swart!
/ besides doing the work coming to hin
daily, in most efficient abd thorough
manner, has found time evenings and in
to the night for the past yeaF, to stud.
through the Cores pondence school q
Scranton, Pa, the principles needed t.
become practical locomotive engineer
He has had this single aim for man.
years and is well deserving of the bes
wishes and aid of his many friends, nov
that opportunity has opened up to him
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1899-03-31
GREENFIELD HILL.
CHURCH AFFAIRS.

The annual parish meeting of the
urday afternoon, April 1, at O'Clock.
Preparations are being made for the
appropriate observance of Easter at the
church, next Sunday morning.
The church unites with the Southport
Congregational church and other church
es in the observance of Fast day services,
Friday, at 1890 a. M, in the Southport
church. Rev j. B. Kettle is to preach
the sermon.
Votes were taken in the Christian En-.
deaVor society, Sunday evening, for the
new officers Of the Bridgeport Christian
Endeayor union.
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wOLFPTT's AND VICINITY.

The Sunday school which is held In
the schoolhouse has been very slimly at
tended through the winter ON account of
the inelemency of the weather but as
spring is here those interested hope TO
see more out.
Theodore Gilbert has new horse.
Parties from Y ork state are expected
to move on w. 81. Platt's farm.
Miss Mabel Ballard of Norwalk has
visited friends in this place.
The school closed, Thursday, for the
spring vacation, Miss Murphy being the
teacher.
Mr. Carey has moved his goods from
Henry Platt's place and stored them al
William Browns, having broken W
housekeeping.
Robert Harmon has a new turn ou
purchased in Norwalk.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1899-03-31
4 NEW TAX ON BANK CHECKS.

What Eromfaes to be bitterly coptest-
ed move waa adopted by the New York
Clearing House Association OF q rule to
charge for the collection of all sscountryo
checks. The charge for the cole ctfon Of
checks from Connecticut will be 10 of
per cent, with no charge less than TO-.
That means If veu want to pay bill III
New York for SO that the bank tina col
lects the chaek viii cha ge some one IOc
for so doirg. Tue National hanks ought
to be satisfied TO make from 8 TO I6 per.
cent on their capital without putting
this extra load on
Elk MAYOR CT ARK RE NOMINATED.
Ex-mayor Frank T.. Clark has been re-
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1899-03-31
oATARRH CANNOT BE CURED

with LOCAL APPLICATIONS as they cannot
reach the seat OF the disease. Catarrh Is a
blood or Institutional disease, and in order
to cure 10 you must take internal remedies
Halls Catnrrh Cure Is taken internally, and
acts directly on the blood and mucous sur,
faces. Hairs Catsrrh Cure is not "a quack
medicine IL was prescribed by one of the
best physicians In this country tor years and
il regular prescription. II Is composed OF
the best tontcs known combined with the best
blood purifiers, acting directly on the mucous
surfaces. The perfect combination OF the two
ingredients IL what produces such wonderful
results In curing Catarrh. Send for testimon.
falls, free.
FL. CHENEY & co, Toledo, o.
Ra-Sold by DruRRfsta 75c
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1899-03-31
GEORGETOWN.
METHODIST CHURCH NOTES

Mr. Heath, the blind musiciaa who was
to have given an entertainment in the
Methodist church, but was unavoidably
absent, will sing in the church on Tues
day evening, April IL. Tickets secured
for the former concert will be received at
this time.
Easter will be observed as usual at the
Methodist church with sermons and mu-
sic appropriate to the occasion.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1899-03-31
DEMOCRATS CARRY DANBURY.

The city election, Monday, resulted ii
q democratic victory and Charles Kerr,
timer Rumble. the republican nominee for
mayor, by about 300 majority. The 9th
er democratic officials were likewise
elected, the average ajority being about
800. La the council each party elected
one alderman aud two councilmen. The
question of municipal lighting was de-
feated by vote of more than TO /. The
vote on the lighting question was prac-
tically vote whether or no the CITY
should buy the plant Of the Danbury e
Bethel gas and Ell ctric light plant as al
lowed by law.
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CHURCH NOTES.

The Ladies' Aid society of the Congre-
gational church will hold sociable in
the Parish house, Thursday evening of
this week.
The Wide Awake Mission Band will
hold meeting at the parsonage on Sat-
urday afternoon of this week. All the
members are urged to be PRESENT and all
interested.
Miss Jackson has reopened her school
after two weeks vacation.
Mrs Nfckerson of Bridgeport is the
guest of her daughter, Mrs W. E..
Mitchell.
Mrs d. nj. Mitchell entertained her
Sunday school class on last Friday even
ing.
The friends and schoolmates of Miss
Dora Pierce gave her surprise party
on Monday evening. The young people
report fine time.
Miss Gates has closed her school for 8
short vacation.
Miss Charlotte Mitchell ia at home
from st Margarers' for the Easter
vacation.
Mrs j. Fl. Cassidy has been quite i'll,
but is little better.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1899-03-31
THE LIBRARY ASSOCIATION.

The Library association has added sc
new books, this winter, to it's already
good selection. The books have been re-
catalogued by Mr. Psrshley, one of the
librarians, and the books make very
neat and attractive appearance. The
most recent books received are: Betty
Alden, Captain Courageous, Nameless
Nobleman, Wise Woman, Other Worlds
than Ours, David Copper field.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1899-03-31
TASHUA.
CHRIST CHURCH.

The church will be appropriately dec.
GRATED for the Easter festival. Service
at 1870 q. N. A cordial invitation is ex.
tended to all.
The Easter offerings will be devoted to
the purchase of bishops chair to be
placed in the sanctuary part of the chan
Gel, as memorial to Bishop Williams.
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1899-03-31
JeWelry.

regular craze for fancy pins. buckles and
ornaments
We've prepared largely and given up extra
space TOR the display of this large selection of
popu' ar priced jewelry. Come and see how
they sparkle.
Pompadour Combs with rhinestones at Csc
each.
Neck Combs with rhinestones at 25c each.
Lucky Hearts for neck chains. all eolors,
10c each.
Violet Hat Pins. the latest pin novelty. Ioc
each.
Pearl Top Hat Pins with rhinestoDes at LOG
each
Crystal Hat Pins. all colors, at loo each.
Violet Shirt Waist Sets at l6c each.
This is another Pin Novelty end is called
the Zaza, price 15c a set of three violets.
A special sale of Besuty Pins at lc each.
These are the same pins we have sold so
The Newtown bee. (Newtown, Conn.) 1877-current, 1899-03-31
MONROE.

THE MINoTT BooTH HOUSE BURIED.
The Minott Booth place, remodeled by
&c. l.. Smith and now supposed TO be
owned by Mr. Lowther OF New York, was
discovered TO be on fire by s. D. Sharp
and son, last Monday night. They ran
down there, arousiDg some of the neigh
borhood, but the flames had made too
much headwav to save the house. and it
was entirely consumed. It is supposed
TO have been set ON fire by some nis-
creant. No one lived in the hou and the
Insurance had run out.