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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-21

Take that dog away shrieked the ter
ror-stricken woman.
He won't hurt YOU, answered the ami
mails owner
But he acts as if he were madr'
oh, that's all right. He's merely trying
to paw his nice new muzzle off his face.
He amt mad. He's only indignant"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-21
Its Moral Influence,
From the New York Evening Post.

Evening Post,
The passage of the currency bill in the
House by the unanimous republican vote
has had profound moral influence on the
country, which cannot fail to be reflected
upon the Senate. Although the latter BODY
has for the time being substituted the bill
of its own finance committee for that of
the House, 1t is not doubted that a meas
ure will be agreed upon shortly after the
holiday recess which will accomplish all
that the House bill aims at
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-21

An automobile line for passenger traffic
has been established in Boston. And It is
within the range of possibility that in a de-
cade or two the present automobile will
seem as much out of date as the horse car
is now.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-21

Hand painted Clipping Book.
Hand psinted Tally Card.
Travelling Ink Well.
Leather Calendar. silver mounted.
Pearl PenhoIder.
Enamelcd Pen Tray.
Enameled Paper Rack.
Autograph Album.
Diary.
Address Book.
Fancy Box Paper.
Iron Fire Engine.
Iron Fire Patrol.
Set Chii,iren's Dishes.
Boys Soldier Suit.
China Cuspidor.
japanese China Vase
Japanese China Chocolate Pot.
China Cracker Jar.
China Hair Receiver.
China Celery Tray.
China Comb and Brrsh Tray.
Cut Glass Pepper and Salt Set.
Glass Nut Bowl.
Glass Flower Vase.
Glass Night Lamp.
Silk Candle Shade.
Wrought Iron Candlestick.
Fancy Straw Scrap Basket.
Fancy Straw Work Basket.
Salad Knife and Fork.
Bccks-Choice Of more than 100
titles, cloth. PINES. extra
quality paper and binding. with
good type.
Books fer Giils-Choice of fully
100 titles. by standard au-
thors.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-21

ton would be weakened. This IS the real
civiIizing value of war power, the capac-
ity to preserve the peace. 1t is the best
function of the large armament. the large
navy, the large war chest England Is
drawing good interest from her tremendous
naval investments in this immunity from
Interference or annoyance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-21

Admiral Won Diederlchs has been pro-
NOTED to the head CT the German navy.
The kaiser should be warned that Won
Dlederichs. while good fellow in the main,
is sometimes liable to get a little uppish
and irrita BILE
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-21

From the Philadelphia Record.

The story of the fowl that buried the
jewel the value of which it was unable to
appreciate is known to almost eyerybo,ly
The merchant who does not advertise is like
the fowl in the fable-he hides his most
valued possessions where ne public can
have no knowledge of their existence TIE
advertiser, on the contrary places the
jewel of his business where il attracts the
attention of hundreds of thousands of per
sons.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-21


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'oinnisS'';''fS nave 'plo''"''i'y 10 "sY''
WIN d pr"p'-ih i'edr'H - 'iipoi t''''
on' presented IN me e'H ""tSn "''s iol ~
'''"'" '"Jer' '' va u, .'''
crossings on the "he OF me o''' 'irIoie '.,,''
f"'oiiiac 'ai'ro4" us ''i4H Ii'' III
cay "nt" t""se t"" 'l'''i X a"e -
CON me ncea l" re- 'ne alioaus 10 w,
i''' '.dS'" b""''I > i''' ',5,.,;..,,-,t
i'S' i"' 'iie'i W. ,'' 80, m
pFS >a4ueS anu IAN
GO hoi'i'hS nave pee" eSpe'SaiiS
~ " u .'i''S''u' 'Ieie' at ''ie ia
H@i. "'tF' inc baI'ii''''- t""
company uI'e Is "aSe" "h"4S o'' e''
mental SuHer2nce' the community ie"9oi',
a"'H 'coAed iof i@lr Treatment w" "'''
then W"uid come news Oh TRACK cit 1Ioii Vi
oppression in other places ana occasionally
there would h" vague promise Oh loca' I'M
prCNemc1ts. odi 'hti now there mas HeNe'
been anything Ilht siHc=Ft COZ p"rdte Fi'oi :
to modernize ne terminal lacihtles oI tH@
greatest of American railroacs- bul "hiie
W Washington is pieased II this latter1aay
awakening Of The railroad company there
should be nothing like nasty or th"ughIicSS
ace ptance of the plans presehsed-no 'cp-
uiar hystsria of approval-tor there are
-, 90, go, no ,cce,f,bIa IN The NIB
r. Ia, -, ,,r,,,1,,5 n, f,I1 in
,..,,.r,,,,,-.- S.a--,,,ili 500, ba raferred TO
49, Dist-ict C,o,,,r,,;ssioners and viii un-
,,.,.,,,af1,, ,,.s;..l, fr,r, ,b.r, tho coosfrera
-, = 5o-.r,,os ord mus, have They
IT, - oo,,r-o TIA, tbe c,mpauy Will
~, :. ,,.,, 40, I'D thu, a1so know, rhar
Ii, o,,i.o,,re,
III, -, .,.tst5s1 With 1be b,1f Ioaf which is
- - = 80
-. =, -, ,,-,,.,,;.,.,,,,, mil,
- - -, ,,r,,,-,, ,,.,-. 90 :, ts mo
I.~.tl TI-,,,i-t,srtI,. a. .,,I,,,,. ~, Wv
-. Ct. ,.,-,,ssio,. ,bo1isba5 and /, will
cba.rf,,u,- ssssr, m a lthara, agraarosnt
,r,ba co,,,,I,,,v Moods .dditional land for the
C..,,d,,ct If its ,assans,a, b,,sirsss and II
will he e,i,-an n-acricaJ1v what IL asks in
that regard but the Commissioners Will
think at least twice before they recommend
that the comDany I've presented with mark
ing and streets worth 81 800 600 while in
the same legislation the people Of the Dis
trtct of Columbia are to be assessed quite
half a million dollars TO paw for damag es.
changes of grade. bridge approaches and
other things CONSEQUENT upon lons-delayed
improvements to the railroad company's
property Merely as a matter of business
the railroad company ought not to hesitate
at an investment of $4,000 If IL will
straightway result in the acquisition of
81. $40. 900 Such a proposition would appeal
to the most conservative of capitalists
1t Is a rational supposition that the Dis
trict Commissioners will unquaIifiedly dis
approve the company's plans as to the &C.
cupation of Potomac Park. the LAYING of
tracks on Water street and the bridging
of the Potomac river.
AT great expense and after much Iitfga-
ton the unsightly and NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
Hats" have been built nm until they NAV
reasonably wear tho title of Potomac part,
engineer department of the army will soor
make the park one of the most baautiru1 in
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-21

In a speech before the Medical Society
last night a physician stated the practice
of medicine is not mercantile occupation,
but P benefcent and e-saving science"
Still a doctor has to pay house rent and
keep books.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-21

john l.. Sullivan has gone into court and
declared that although he made s1.OO00o0
in fifteen years he is now without a cent
John insisted on fighting when, as a COM
mercial parsonage, he ought TO have been
talking business.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-21

The Beers will scarcely be touched by
the news that whisky is 81 a pint in Lady
smith. If beer we're 10 cents glass it
might cause compassion. even for foe
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-21

Did you rise nigh. oh man of note,
Because of your superior might?
Nay, nay" Quoth he, II simply float
Because l am SO very light"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-21

II Mataafa could see a few modern comic
OPERAS his sense of humor might help him
to realize the situation, and save some gen.
uine trouble.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-21

Gown.
Chemise.
Sheer All-linen Handkerchief.
All-linen Lac2-edge Hdkf.
Ail-linen Hemstitchei Hdkf.
Mems japanese SILK Initial Hdkf.
Mems japanese Silk Initial
Handkerchief.
Stock Collar. with bow.
2-yard Lace Tie.
2-yard Muii Tie.
English Square.
2-yard SILK Tie.
Print Dress Pattern.
2 pairs ChildreH's Hose.
2 pairs Woman's Hose.
Pair Women's Fancy f.isie Hose.
Pair Infants Moccasins.
Pair Women's Felt Slippers.
Pair Scissors.
Rszor Strop.
Wedsewood Plaque.
Jewelry Case.
Sterling Silver Shoe Horn.
Sterling Silver Nail File.
Sterling Silver Button Hook.
Darner. silver mounted.
Sterling Silver Pocket Knife.
Sterling Silver Hat Pin.
Sterling Silver Tooth Brush.
Pho tcgraph Frame.
Combination Pocket Book.
Purse.
Glcve or Handkerchief Box.
Card Case.
Shopping Bag.
Work Basket.
Hand-painted Shopping Tablet.
Hand painted Calling Tablet
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-21

Don't keep tellin' po' folks how sorry
You Is you can't help en- said Uncle
Eben. "Dey has too much trouble of DER
own to stop an sympathize wild you"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-21

Mr.. Roberts is a little surprised to find
that he can get no sympathy whatever, Just
at a time when sympathy seemed to be in
the process of promiscuous distribution.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-21
So. 50 Will BUY.

Children's Coat.
Children's Knit LeCgins.
Mercerized Sateen Petticoat.
Flannel Petticoat.
Pair Corsets.
All-linen Embroidered Hdkf.
Chiffon Tie, Persian border.
Liberty Satin Stock.
Liberty Silk Run, long ends.
Applique Lace Tie.
Pair Women Evening Slippers.
Pair Mems House slippers.
Smoking Set.
Italian Ornament.
French Gilt Photograph Frame.
Travelling Cologne Bottle.
Card Case.
Combination Pocket Book.
Writing Desk.
Leather Flask.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-21

Dom Paul is enough of diplomat to be
willing to quit lighting and resume the
original quarrel.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-21

French CIT Photograph Frame.
Bottle ROYAL Crown Extract.
Gombinat ion Pocket Bo1k.
GGuHe Fan.
Collar and Cut BOX.
Satin-lined Work Basket.
Magic Lantern.
Mechanical Boat.
Express Wagon.
BOYS Sled.
Air Rifle.
Set Anchor Stone Blocks.
Children's Typewriter.
Boys Printing Press.
China Chocolate Pot.
China Salad Bowl.
China Comb and Brush Tray,
China Smoking Set.
Chira Jardiniere.
China Hair Receiver.
Japanese China Vase.
Cut Glass Oil Bottle.
Fancy Straw Work Basket.
Fancy Straw Scrap Basket.
Wrought Iron Candelabrum.
Shoe Blacking Box.
Bissell's Popular Carpet Sweeper.
Years SubSC rlption TO Ladies'
Home Journal.
Years Subscription to Munsey's
Magazine.
Years Subscription TO Mcclure 5
Magazine.
Oxford Bible, complete, full
teachers helps, concordance,
mans, etc,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-21
4 necessary Precaution.

FROM the chicago Record.
Russia should hesitate about plungfue
into war with Japan before it finds ouf
which side Billy Mason will take
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-21
What S1.OO Will Buy,

Flannelette Dressing Sacque.
WOODEN Knit Pctticoat.
Muslin Gown.
Muslin Pctticoat.
Sateen Pettic0at.
Apron.
Corset Cover.
Pair r. K q. CorScts.
Fine Handkerchief.
Japanese SILK Initial Hdef.
Jabot.
2-yurd Lace Tie.
Black Liberty silk Ruff.
Percale Dress Pattern.
Bingham Dress Pattern.
5 pairs Women's Cotton Hose.
Pair Women's OpeBwork Hose.
Pair Women's Felt "Romeos."
Pair Women's Felt House Slip
pers.
Pair Misses Felt Romeos.
Fair Women's Bed Room Slippers.
Desk Pad.
Leath Engagement Pad.
Imported Box Paper.
Sterling Silver Nail File.
Sterling Silver Button Hook.
Sterling Silver Blotter.
Sterling Silver Hat Brush.
Sterling Silver Shoe Horn.
Sterling Silver Cream Ladle.
Sterling Silver Tooth Brush.
Sterling Silver Hat Pin, teweled.
Pocket Knife.
Razor.
Austrian Vase.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-21

Gen Lawton's death seems like a subject
Tor rejoicing among Filipinos. who forget
that 1t Is the most significant item In a long
score yet to be settled
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-21

Flannelette Wrapper.
Alt-wool Handknit Shawl.
Infants Dress.
Infants Wrapper.
Infants Knit Leggins.
Eiderdown Dressing Sacque.
Italian Cloth Petticoat.
Sateen Petticoat.
Muslin Gown.
Wooden Knit Petticoat.
Pair l. c. Corse,s.
All-linen Embroidered Hdkf.
Black Liberty SILK Run.
2-yard Lace Tie.
Fancy Velvet Collar.
Lace and Chiffon Jabot.
Pair Women's Spun SILK Hose.
Prir Women's Felt Slippers.
PairWomen's Bed Room slippers.
Pair Wumen's House Slippers.
Misses Patent Leather Slippers.
Pair Mems Wei Kid slippers.
Sterling Silver Hat Brush.
Sterling Silver Cream Ladle.
Sterling Silver Sugar Spoon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-21

NJ. Deroulede evidently feels that he has
a reputation as a denouncer to sustain
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-21

Satin-lIned Work baskets.
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Pearl Paper Cutter.
Fountain Pen.
Bronze Paper Weight.
Boys Nelocipede.
Fine Dressed Doll.
Crokinole Board.
Decorated Lamp Globe.
Reading Lamp.
Chatting Dish.
Brass Candeiabrum.
Bisselfs Cyco Bearing Sweeper.
Hayiland China Salad Bowl.
Years Subscription to Review
of Reviews.
Years Subscription to 'TJippin-
ectt's.'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-21
What $500 Will Buy.

Girls Atwood Refer.
Girls Jacket.
Girls School Dress.
Children's Coat.
Children's Dress.
Babies Basket.
Chfldren's Bath Robe.
Children's Refer.
Silk Petticoat.
French Flannel Dressing Sacque.
Fine Muslin Gown.
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Pair French Corsets.
Handsome SILK Waist Pattern,
4 yards. In a fancy box.
Gray Feather Boa, u yard long.
Real Lace Tie.
Liberty SIX Tie, 3 yards long.
Liberty Silk Boa.
Handsome Atwood Dress Pat
tern.
Duchesse Lace Handkerchief.
Real Valenciennes Lace Hdkf.
French HAnd-embroitiered Hdkf.
Pair Women's Carriage Roots.
Gilt and Rhinestone Clock.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-21

AlVu LUCK
French Gilt Photograph Frame.
Pair Opera Glasses.
Imported Fan.
Handsome Pocket Book.
Handsome Handkerchief Box.
Trimmed Pin Cushion.
Desk Pad, silver mounted.
Bronze Paper Weight.
Sterling Silver Hair Brush.
Sterling Silver Clothes Brush.
Sterling Silver Oyster Fork
Sterling Silver Hand Mirror.
Sllver-plated Salad Bowl.
Dress Suit Case.
Writing Desk.
Morris Chair.
Decorated China Game Set.
Cut Glass Celery Tray.
Cut Glass Salad Bowl.
Cut Glass Nut Bowl.
Cut Glass Sugar and Cream Set.
Cut Glass Water Bottle.
Decorated Toilet Set.
Decorated Lamp.
Chafing Dish.
Brass 8 O'clock Tea Kettle.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-21
What Sl.5O Will Buy.

Sterling Silver Souvenir Spoon.
Cut Glass Perfume Bottle, silye
handle.
P"ir Large Shears.
Austrian Vase.
Frepeh Gilt Photograph Frame.
Combination Pocket Book.
Card Case.
GauZe Fan.
Writing Pad and Portfolio.
Vienna Purse.
Trimmed Pin Cushion.
Satin Lined Work Basket.
Desk Set.
Enameled Blotter.
Boys Velocipede.
Punuh and Judy.
China Jardtniere.
China Sugar and Cream Set.
Caina Chocolate Pot.
China Comb and Brush Tray.
Glass Water Set.
Table Mirror.
Wrought Iron Candciabrum,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-21
What soc. Will Buy.

J MEMS All-lincn Handkerchiefs,
silk or Satin Necktie.
Pair SuspenderS.
2 pairs Half Hose.
Unlanndernd White Shirt.
Pair Bed Room slippers.
Cane. silver trimmed.
Bath Mat.
Bath Towel.
Tray Cloth.
u dozen Fr;nged Doylies.
Openwork Scarf.
Carpet Hassock.
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Golf Cap.
Soldier Cap.
I,sundered Shirt Waist.
Pair Separate Pants.
Outing Flannel Blouse.
Percale Blouse.
Atwood Hand Fascinator.
Atwood Marhine-knit Shawl.
Ice Wool Uand-knit Fascinator.
Infants Bcotees.
Infants Kid Shoes.
Irfants' Cap.
Infants Sacque.
Infants Bonnet.
Infants Dress.
Infants Pillow Case.
Infants Sfchet Bag.
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Flannelette Gown.
Fi;.nnelettc Petticoat.
Apron.
Sateen petticoat.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-21
SHOOTING STARS.
A Juvenile Cynic.

why should they tell US there is Santa
Claus, if there isn't?" asked the amiable
boy.
That's easy answered the urchin.
Folks want somebody to lay the blame on
if you don't get the kind of presents you
wanted"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-21

Hemstitched Centerpiece.
Hemstitchcd Tray Cloth.
Embroidered Null Tie.
Satin Stock Collar.
Fancy Null Collar.
Atwood Hand-knit Fascinator.
All-wool Knit Square Shawl.
Infants Knitted BoOtees.
Infants Mittens.
Infants slip.
Children's Cap.
Childreu's Dress.
Corset Cover.
Nurses Cap.
Nurses Apron.
Pair Infants Moccasim-.
2 pairs Children Cotton Hose.
2 pairs Womeu's Cotton Hose.
Sheer All-iinen Handkerchief.
Fluffy Lace-eige Handkerchief.
Hdkf., all linen embroidered.
Mems All-linen Hemstltched Hdkf
Mems All-linen Hand embroid-
cred Initial Handkerchief.
Pair Boys Stockings.
Fez Cap.
Pair Boys Suspepders.
Tob0ggan Toque.
Damask or Huckaback Towel.
Tray Cloth.
Wnolly Dog.
Whee!barrOw.
Doll Go-Cart.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-21

Set Terpirs.
Dram
Iron Hook and Ladies
Set Lead Soldiers.
Magnetic Toy.
Doll Trunk.
Doll Outfit.
China CUspidOr.
China Cup and Saucer.
China Pin Tray.
China Pitcher.
China Tobacco Jar.
Cut Glass Knife and Fork Rest.
Glass Pepper and Salt Set.
Glass Nut Bowl.
Nutpick Set.
Fancy Straw Scrap Basket.
Fancy Straw Candy Basket.
Fancy Whisk Broom.
Salad Fork and Spoon.
Wrought Iron Csndlestick.
Fancy SILK Candleshade.
Handy Volume Classics-choicc of
100 titles, many illustrated.
Illustrated Book for Children. in
large type. Observation-Disclosures Of
% titles.
Books foc BOYS choice of more
than 100 titles, by Heniy, Bal
lantyne, Verne. Cooper and 9TH
ers.
Holy Bible. complete. hound in
cloth, good type, paper. etc.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-21
What 25c. Will Buy.

Necktie.
Pair Suspcnders.
2 pairs Mems Half Hose.
z Mems Linen Handkerchief.
Pair Wool Gloves.
Pair Bed Room slippers.
Pair Hose Supporters.
Pair Pulse Warmers.
Pen Holder.
Paper Cutter.
Fancy Box Writing Paper.
Leather Calendar.
Address Book.
Diary.
Paper Weight.
Leather Pen Wiper.
Sterling Silver Salt Spoon.
Sterling Silver Shoe Horn,
Sterling Silver Nail File.
Sterling Silver Button Hook,
Sterling Silver Tooth Brush,
Pair Scissors.
Pocket Knife.
Thermometer.
Key Chain.
Bfsque Bust.
Wedgewood Plaque.
Photograph Frame.
Z-oz. bottle Royal Crown Cologne.
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Leather Purse.
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-21

Smoking Jacket.
Pair Fur-lined Gloves.
Silk Umbrella.
Suit Pajamas.
Bath Robe.
g Unlaundered Shirts.
Macintosh.
Dressing Gown.
Damask Table Set.
Dozen Linen Towels.
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Pair Linen Sheets.
Pair Blankets.
Marseilles Bed Spread.
Indian Blanket.
Roman SILK Blanket.
Down Comfort.
Smyrna Rug.
Boys Suit.
Boys Top Coat.
Boys Chinchiila Refer.
Fur Scarf.
Fur Muff.
Women's Macintosh.
Atwood Separate Skirt.
Silk Waist.
Atwood Tea Gown.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-21
Woodwarc
10 hrop.

s~see~eseee WoodwafC 10 hrop.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-15
BAPTISM OF FIRE.
SmouIdering Ruins on Water
Street, Digby, n. S.,
Mark the Path Of the Fire Fiend
on Monday Night.
Firemen Worked Heroieally in the Storm
Total Loss. kbout $50. 900.

Dig'by. n. s.. Feb. H.-Digby has had
her baptism of fire and for 800 yards
along Water street nothing but
smouldefing ruins are to be seen. The
day of wooden towns has departed, and
it was unlikely that Digby should re-
main as an exception to the inevita-
BILE rule of the fire bug. An unusually
high wind sprang out of the northeast.
last night about 3 o'clock. At , 10
o'clock, r. c. Moore. passing along
Water street. detected smoke. and To-
Gated it as issuing from the Letteney
block on the east. or harbor side Of the
street. He Immediately gave an alarm.
| a number of firemen responded
quickly. and in a few minutes two
streams of water Were directed on the
building. Fire caught oil in the base
meEt, and the wind suddenly increased
to a hurricane. Ten minutes after the
burst through and the entire building
and crossed the street to the Wilson
store opposite. where almost, tNmedi-
ately the adjoining. blocks were gather-
ed into the flames. which now surgsd
and reared. leaping from one to an
other Of the frame buildings. and lick
ed them up as SO much chaff sT~w
The brick Durham block held out
for few minutes and it was hoped
the course of the flames southwark
might he stayed here. but soon the
walls crumbled under the terrific heat
intensified by the forced draught OF. the
tempest and the firemen then devoted
all their attention to preventing It's
passing Sydney street. Here the men
fifr1,t Il
a city fire company. men and volun-
teers working in smoke and cinders tin-
til their clothes were blazing and had
to be extinguished with the hose.
The total loss is about $GOV0, and I'M
surance half that amount, principally In
English companies
Latcr-The cause of the fire Is supposed
to have been Il furnace In the basement
of the Lettcney building. The lower flOer
was saturated with oils and varnishes.
and as soon as the fire started 1t flashed
up and almost Immediately cnvcioped the
two floors in flames. Had some one been
in the building at the time the fire st:iHt-
cd 1t is unlikely that the result would
have been other than IL was. rs the con-
dions for Il speedy conflagration we're
perfect.
by Il Strange coincidence. public
meeting had been called by Mayor
for Thursday night. on largely
signed petition, at which is to be dis
cusscd a plan having for it's ultimate aim
the widening of First avenue and its con-
version into Il. If not the chief business
street ~
The town will be rebuilt in brick and
all new buildings are now under super
vision.
Curious circumstances of the fire are
that every lawyer was burned out and
the stock of boots and shoes thrown out
of Shorts store walked away.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-02-15
.FIREMEN POWERLESS
10 Save the City Creamery
Building at WaterviIIe.
Though They Do Good Service in
Saving Surrounding Property.
The Total Loss Is About $4,000. With About
$500 insurance.

Watcr,illc. Me, Feb. 1i.-(Spccial.) j.
Is destroyed by fire, Tuesday morning,
the storm preventing the fire department
arriving in time to be of any assistance
except in saving the surrounding build-
ings which narrowly escaped destruction
The fire was discovered shortly after
one o'clock by one of the men in the
Maine Central yard. He at once went 20
the house and failing to arouse the in
mates smashed in the door. The upper
part of the building was occupied as a
dwelling house. When he had smashed
in the door he aroused the people.
BY that time the fire was burning so
fiercely that it was seen there was no
possible show of saving the buildings
There were several people in the building
and some of them had narrow escapes.
Zone of the people had more than time
ito escape. to say nothing of putting on
their clothing. One woman was so over
come by the smoke that she had to be
carried out.
Hose l. being nearest the scene of the
fire arrived first and work was at once
commenced 10 fight the fire. Chief
| Plasted after a hard struggle arrived at
| the scene of the fire. AS soon as he ar
rived he directed the attention of the
| men toward saving the surrounding
buildings.
| At one time it looked as though the
| whole square would go. The snow was
| SO deep and the storm fierce that /.
| was only with the greatest difficulty tina,
| the machines were able to be drawn to
the fire and by the time the apparatus ar
rived the sparks We're flying in all direc-
| lions
| There We're a string of II passenger cars
at the station. It looked at one time as
| though these would be destroyed. An at
| tempt was MAJ to remove them to 4
place of safety but after one car was
| started it was: found that the removal
| was AN impossihility 1t was feared also
that the Maine Central station would be
burned. =.
| The building and contents We're total
| ly destroyed by the fire. The building is
estimated to be worth $1,000 and the con-
tents about $2e0e. The building was
partially covered by insurance. There
was $1,000 insurance on the machinery and
| $500 on the furniture. f-s