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The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-11-29

Ehave used Ripans Tabules with so much salts
faction that can cheerfully recommend them.
Fave been troubled for about three years with
what called bilious attacks coming on regularly
once week. Was told by different physicians
that 1t was caused by bad teeth, of which had
several had the teeth extracted but the at
tacks continued had seen advertisements OF
Ripans Tabules in all the papers but had no faith
In them, but about six weeks since friend in
duced me to try them Have taken but two OF the
small scent boxes of the Tabules and have had
no recurrence OF the attacks. Have never given a
testimonial for anything before, but the great
amount of good which believe has been done me
by Ripans Tabules induces me to add mine to the
many testimonials you doubtless have in your
possession now. A. T. DEWITT
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-11-29
Indoor Baseball.

The long-looked-for game of indoor,
baseball Between the CTetins and West
Sides will be played at Cretin hall, cor
ner Fort and Sixth STREETS, today at $50
A very exciting and entertaining game
IS anticipated, as both teams claim fhe
championship Of the Northwest.
The Cretins line UP as follows: r.
robert, catch; A. VeryaiS, pitch; c.
Nuecomb, left short; R. Gehan, ries9t
short; Brewer, first base; NcGovern, sec
ond base; Campbell, third base; Ryan,
left field; Madden, right field.
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SHAMROCK II.
Designer watson Says She Is Build
ing, but Refuses to Say Where.

GLASGOW, Nov. 2S.-Though Mr..
George L. Watson, the designer of Sir
Thomas Lipton's new challenger for the
Americas cup admits that the lines of
the Shamrock IL are quite settled upon
and that the building of the yacht is in
progress, he will not tell at when CyIde
yard she is building, as he relies on ex-
elusive secrecy. He said he had a lesson
with the Valkyrie. Every precauJion, he
added, was taken then, but the American
reporters gained admission - The yard
and published particulars about her. He
declined to give an opinion as to whether
these details guided the Herreshoffs; but
he said he was taking care to prevent
any facts leaking out this time
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-11-29

g. N. Johnson VS.. George Sudheimer.
4. II. Brandhorst VS.. Steve Koen.
n. Heidenrich VS.. Fred Sehmit.
Glass b
Leavitt Corning VS.. w. A. Stout.
Or. Berthel VS.. NJ E. Laird.
Jules Denegre VS.. f. Blakeley.
=. Buchanan VS.. Morris Rice.
harry Burroughs VS.. Rob Barron
Edward Murphy vs. Gust Zenzius.
Frank McGinnins VS.. p. Nicholson,
L. Levy VS.. w. p. Crawford. y
K. r. Gage VS.. G. M. O'Connor.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-11-29
Siberian Prisons Abolished.

Siberia is no longer to be a penal col
ony. The imperial decree abolishing the
former status is the result of the build
ing of the Trans Siberian railroad Moth
ing can compare to the rapid settlement
OF the vast Siberian plains by the in
rushing farmers, unless it be the rapid
growth achieved by that famous dyspep-
SIa cure, Hostetter's Stomach Bitters.
Try it for constipation indigestion avs
pepsla, bIhoqsness or fatulency, if you
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-11-29
TO ABOLISH BoUNTIEs.
Beet Sugar Conference to Reassem-
bic nj brussels.

PARIS, Nov. 2S.-The conferences be-
tween the powers concerned assure the
reassembing of the beet sugar conference
at Brussels. The last conference came
to naught on account of the stand taken
by Russia and France. 1t is believed
these difficulties have been eliminated.
me new conference. fthe object of which
IS the abolition of the sugar bounties is
likely to have definite results.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-11-29
SOLD FOR SIX THOUSAND.
Nail Manufacturing Plant That Cost
Originally $IS5,OOO

BELLEFoNTE, Pa, Nov. 2S.-In 1878
the plant of the BeIlefonte Iron and Mai,
company was erected here at a cost of
SlS5,VOO Three years later the company
became heavily involved and the works
shut down permanently. Yesterday at
assignee's sale, the nail works plant was
sold to Philadelphia firm of junk deals
ers for $3.50, which includes the build
ings and equipments.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-11-29

I want to inform you,
In words of highest
praise, Of the benefit
! have derived from
Ripans Tabules. I an a
professional nurse and
in this profession a clear
head is always needed.
Ripans Tabules does It.
After one of my cases I
found myself completely
run down. Acting on the
advice OF Mr.. Geo. Bow
er, Phi. g., $50 Newark
Ave, Jersey City, I took
Ripans Tabules with
grand results.
Miss BESSIE WIEDMAH.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-11-29

NEW ORLEANS, Nov. 2S.-Every thing
Is in readiness for the winter meeting
of the Crescent City Jockey club, which
begins tomorrow. The meeting this win
ter probably will be the best ever held
here. New Orleans people look for the
eagerly as they do for Mardi Gras and
other big holidays There are five races
on the card for tomorrow, including the
S1,5O0 inaugural handicap, alINweH filed
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-11-29
Going to CaItfornia,

The. two best Tourist car lines are op-
Grated by the Minneapolis & st. Louis r.
only 319 days to Los Angeles. No change
Ct cars. Thursdays. the Scenic Line, via
Denver and Salt Lake. Berth rate in new
l6 section vestibuled Pullman tourist cars
only $500 through.
For full informa ton call on F. D. Ruth
erford. City Ticket Agent. No 1893 Rob-
ert street
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-11-29
Monte Carlo Chess Tournament.

NEW YORK, Nov. &-The well known
chess expert, Barry, of Boston, expects
to enter the International chess tourney
to begin at Monte Carlo on Feb. 1, and
as Lipschuetz, Marshall, Pillsbury and
Showalter also contemplate playing. five
Americans may start. Prof. Isaac L.
Rice, of this city, not at Paris, has do
mated $50 francs for the most brilliant
game of the tourney.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-11-29
HANDBALL EXPERTS TO PLAY.
tournament VIII Commence satur
day with Many Entries.

tournament VIII Commence Sltur-
day with Many Entries.
Saturday the handball tournament of
the Amateur Athletic association will
commence with an entry list of thirty in
Class A, and twenty in Glass B The
tournament has aroused unusual interest,
and promises to be one of the best ever
held in the West.
The lineup in Class A will be as fol-
lows:
w. P. Cunningham VS. Charles Durkin.
A F. Kastin VS.. NJ Doran Jr.
Henry Martin VS.. Charles Lindelxe
F. WhitmOre VS.. Bob Clark.
w. b. Swanson VS.. A. j. Jennings
Hugo Schumacher VS.. Paul Mcclellan
John p. Kyle VS.. F. w. Foot.
Mort Kennedy VS.. Henry Blakeley.
Joseph Fitzgibbons vs. F. Nelson.
j. McAuley VS.. ]. Swanson.
A. Juhre VS.. A Mundy.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-11-29
LOOKS LIKE 4 BACK. DOWN
TURKISH Trade TO BUY CRuIsER
IN THE UNITED
STATES
STORIES ARE CONFLICTING
Tale Comes From Vienna That the
Const@ntinooIe Council of
Ministers Is in Hos
tile Mood.

LONDON, Nov. 29.-"An imperial trade
orders the immediate signature of q con
tract for the construction of a fast
cruiser with the Cramps, Of Phila-
delphia," says the Constantinople cor
respondent of the Daily Chronicle "The
price agreed upon viii give a sufficient
surplus to pay the American indemnities.
mus the United States gain an inn
portant commercial and diplomatic snc-
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-11-29

Oe~A u ~ A4bO - CIOFN utu
place without getting a
headache and sick at my
stomach. I heard about
Ripans Tabules from an
aunt of mine VINO was
taking them for catarrh
OF the stomach. She had
found such relief from
their use she advised me
to take them too, and I
have been doing so since
last October, and will
say they have complete-
ly cured my headaches.
I am twenty nine years
old. You are welcome
to use this testimonial
Mrs. j. BRooKLYRE.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-11-29

I have been great sufferer from constipation
for over five years. Nothing gave me any relief
My feet and legs and abdomen were bIoated SO
could MT wear shoes on my feet and cnly a loose
dress. saw Ripans Tabules advertised in our
daily paper, bought some and took them as direct
ed. Have taken them about three weeks and there
is such change! am not cOnstipated any more
and owe it all to Ripans Tabules. am thirty
seven years old, have no occupation, only my
household duties and nursing my sick husband.
He has had the dropsy and am trying Ripang
Tabules for him. He feels some better but It will
take some time he has been sick 80 long You
may use my letter and name as you like.
Mrs. MARY GoRBIAN CLARKE
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-11-29

cred. A large quantity of business mail
was IN the mail car and considerable val.
liable and perishable matter in the OK,
press car The total loss will amount to
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-11-29

Tabules regularly. She keeps a few cartons Ripans
Tabules in the house and says she will not be with
out them. The heartburn and sleeplessness have
disappeared with the indigestion which was
formerly SO great burden for her. Our whole
family take the Tabules regularly especially after
hearty meal. Ny mother is fifty years Of age
and is enjoying the bestof health and spirits also
eats hearty meals, an impossibility before she
took Ripans Tabules. ANTON Fl. BLAUKEN.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-11-29
MUNYON'S
KIDNEY
CURE

When Prof Munyon says his kidney
Cure is a specific for nearly every form
Of Kidney disease he does not oyerstate
the case in the least. It has won for
remedies. It VIII not cure Bright's Dis
ease in the advanced stages It will not
do the impossible, but 1t will cure every
phase of Kidney complaint, even the in
cip1ent stages Of Bright's Disease.
Fifty-six other cures. All druggists, 25c.
vial. Guide to Health is free. Medical ad-
vice fEee-write to Broadway and 18th
St. New York.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-11-29
Trotter Axteu sofia.

NEW YORK, Nov. 2S.-At the Fasip-
Upton sale today, the famous trotter
Axtell was sold to G, H. Barlow, of
Binghamton, for S14,709.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-11-29

Mother was troubled
with Ii e ertburn and
sieeplessness, caused by
Indigestion, for q good
many years. One day
she saw a testimonial
in the paper indorsing
Ripa MS TabuIes. She
determined to give them
q trial, was gr eatly
relieved by their use
an d now t axes the
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-11-29

Reading some Of the testimonials IN favor Of
Hipans Tabulss, tried them. Ripans TabuIes not
only relieved but actually cured my youngster,
the headaches have disappeared, bowels are In
good condition ard he never complains Of his
stomach. He IS now red chubby faced boy This
wonderful change attribute to Ripans Tabules.
am satisfied that they viii benefit any one from
the cradle to old age II taken according to direc-
tons. EW PRICE
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-11-29

Ny seven-year-oId boy
suffered with pains IN
his head. constipation
and complained OF his
stomach. He could not
eat like children OF his
sgs do and what he
did eat did not asree
with him. He was thin
ond - 60 49,, -
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-11-29

dinap
y by d y cents toth RuSa
10 Osp street nG WILDE ser . i've
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The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-11-29

High score, Buford and Fetter.
The Gordon trophy will be started one
week from next Friday, Dec Z, with
about five teams entered. With the
teams evenly matched this will make a
contest Of much interest.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-11-29
IS A BUDDHIST NOW.
Former Texan Girl viii ProseIxte
for Her Chosen Faith.

4
SAN FRANCISCO, Nov 2S-sister
sanghamitta, a Buddhist nun, has ar
rived from Honolulu and proposes to
speak throughout the country in behalf
OF her chosen faith. She represents the
Mana Bodhin society, which aims to
promulgate the true teachings of Buddah.
SISTER Sanghamitta was formerly the
countess de Canayarro wife of the one
tlme minister from Portugal to the Ha-
waiian islands. She was born in Texas.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-11-29
WON BY THE KHAKIs.
GOphers Beaten in League Game on
PGster Alleys.

The Khakis defeated the Gophers at the
Pfster alleys by total Of 2S2 pins, the
Khakis making an average of liz Is. T.
Miller made the high score Of 205, F.,
DAIMLER making high average Of 181 2-3
Tomorrow the Amateur Athletics play
the Capital City club:
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-11-29
TURK SAID TO BE DEFIANT.

NEW YORK. Nov 2S- Gable advices
say that the Vienna Tageblatt publishes
dispatch from ConstantinopIe to the
effect that the Turkish council of min,
listers have held a conference to deter
mine whether or not the sending of the
United States battleship Kentucky to
Smyrna should be regarded as an act of
hostility. According to the Tageblatt's
dispatch the hone minister urged the
severance of diplomatic relations with
the United States and even went so far
as to threaten war unless the Kentucky
should be withdrawn from Turkish
waters The ministers express the be,
lief that the European powers would not
permit the United States to attack Tur-
Key and that that country, therefore,
would be safe in taking a defiant att1.
tIIde ll-t
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-11-29
IN THE WHIST TOURNEY.
BufOrd and Fetter Made the High
Score Last Night.

duplicate whist tourney of the St Paul
Chess and Whist club, played last night,
resulted as follows:
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-11-29
q "a . IT . REAo
Bears the q The Kind You Have Always Bought
signature "a @1HAzz<I
Winter Tourist Tickets to Southern
Resorts Via Southern Railway
(6,S95 MiIes).

Winter Tourist Tickets on sale October
IS, 1900, until April 30, 1901
The SOUTHERN RAILWAY is tha
best line TO all resorts in FLORIDA,
LINAS, either via Louisville. Cincinnati
Chattanooga or birmingham. The
SOUTHERN RAILWAY is the hest
Great Trunk Line from Washington, D.
c., to the South.
BEST LINE TO CUBA.
BEST LINE TO PORTO RICO.
Map folders, Cuban and Porto Rican
folders, Winter Homes Folders and
Land of the Sky booklets mailed to
any address.
All inquiries answered promptly
Patronage solicited.
ALL LINES SELL TICKETS
THROUGH VIA THIS GREAT SYs-
TEN
Vestibuled Limited Trains all the Time.
]. c. Beam Jr., N w. Pass. Agent,
225 Dearborn street, Chicago, Ill. c. A.
Baird, Trav. Pass. Agent, zO4 Neave
Bldg, Cincinnati, o. A. Whedon, Pass.
Agent 230 Fourt avenue, Louisville Ky
VIM. H. Tayloe. Asst. Gent Pass. Agent,
Louisville KY.
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COLLISION WITH BoxERs.
Attacked and Routed by a French

PARIS, Nov. 28.-The Havas Agency
has received the following dispatch from
Pel6in, dated yesterday:
"a French column Of marines, with
artillery, attacked Nov. q, the village
of Ia Ii Kiao Tchau, southwest of Pao
Ting Flu. The Boxers abandoned the
position after a stout resistance and
heavy loss. The French had ten wound
ed, three seriously
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-11-29
KENTUCKY Ar sMYRNA

WASHINGTON, Nov. 2S.-The battle
ship Kentucky arrived at Smyrna this
morning.
The navy department mas given no
further orders to the Kentucky beyond
those directing her to proceed to Smyrna
Tor few days stay. The department.
has received a letter from Capt. Chester
Of the Kentucky, mailed from Gibraltar
telling of a storm which the ship passed
through on the Atlantic, and the oppor.
tunIty it afforded Of testing the sea-goine
qualities Of the big battleship The
storm arose on the 30th ult, and ragged
that day and the next. The waves tore
away the starboard life beat and beat
1t to pieces. This was the only mishap.
capt.. chester says that throughout the
storm the batteshiD behaved beautifully
and showed excellent seaworthiness.
CONFERENCE AT WASHINGTON.
Ali Ferough Bey the Turkish minister
here, called on Secretary Hay today rel
atiye to the visit CT the big battleship
to Turkish waters. The Kentucky sailed
from Naples last Saturday and arrived
at the Turkish port of Smyrna this
morning only few hours before the
minister's visit.
After his talk with Secretary Hay the
minister declared that the TentucIy's
visit conveyed no menace and that il
had no bearing upon the diplomatic rela-
lions between the Turkish government
and the United States. He asserted with
positiYeness that the sultan cherished the
kihdliest feelings towards President Nc,
Kinley and that the relations were most
al1cieable.
inquiry at the state and navy depart.
ments today as to the Kentucky's mis-
sion ELECTED the simple statement that
the visit Of the battleship to Smyrna had
no hostile significance
Meanwhile it is understood the nego-
tiations between Mr. Grfscom, our
charge at Constantinople, and the porte
for the settlement of the missionary
claims and the question as to DR.. Nor
tons eXequatur as consul at Harpoot are
progressing with indications that COM
promise will be arranged
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-11-29

have been suffering from headaches ever
since 1 was a little girl. could never ride in a
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-06-21
COAL GOING up.
High freish,s and High Prices Place Dealers
al disadvantage.

The price &c c,al Vi.l probably tax"
30 jump in u short Time" sail one q
th- IDyl dealers. yesterday. IT IL a!-
most i settled thing nuw that tn
rrrights Will i.,t drop ana even il they
VI, ID win ~ tNp late for Inv dealers
a. take advantage Of 1t.
When the wholesale r-icr was
dropped the local dealers could nit
order a. advantage since frcightS were
So high Instead Of guing lower tn
rrriEhts began M climb This WAS dur
l, the lack 81 return carg ~ for the
schooners from the river. At on
time the frcight- Wen" $l.5o bur have
since taken "A drop but not ID point
where the local dealers can order -
advantage.
When the prices of coal dropped the
retailers placed their orders. They
had but little shipped on account u
high frrights. The wholesalers have
sent word that unless the retailers be
gin to nave their coal shipped before
the new prices take effect. the prize
will be advanced. SO that the dealers
must either wait until the freights are
lower and prices higher or have their
coal sent now while the price is low
and freights are high.
SO far but little coal has been sent
| to the local dealers. When the ship
ments begin it is probable that the
wharyts here will be lined with
scho 5ners. on account of the latenesS
of the season.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-06-21

Use Aliens Eooi.Ease in Your Gloves.

lady writes: II shake Aliens Foot
Ease INTO my gloves and rub a little on
my hands. 1t saves my gloves bv all
sorbing perspiration. It is a most dainty
toilet powder. We invite the attention
OF physlrianH and nurses to the absolute
purify OF Aiien foot-Ease DR.. w. G.
Abbott, editor of the Chicago Clinic
says: 1T is grand preparation: | am
using ii constantly in my practice All
drug and shoe stores sell it. 25c Sample
sent FREE. Address Allen s. Olmsted,
lie Roy, \. Y.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-06-21
PERSONAL MENTION.


r. l.. herSeN -. ''''S '''E - 49,
'"h. I"S'e'u'E'
Grant Pierce. B"Nuvlh 4'V'' Was III
th" City, yesterday
Miss Nellie Gray ~ windsor WAS ~
Nh" city. yesterday
~ w Webh-r of Bangor. was among
N-ilt ~day : callers.
J " Dearborn If Parsonstield. was
iu th. city. Wednesday.
W Holland wy Hlth wa4 in the
,ity. y--trrday ON business.
tt.. D,1l., IN sidney was among
,.'-,...l,,.s callers t., INV. rity.
t......... ,,..,.. ,.,lr..t
,i..'..t, ,.-t..,I,y N, business.
I,,. t-..,.,..t5 ,r,J..
"a ...i, ,,-..,,...I..,.
'il~ '''s Il
MIS- rui'" -,
''>''''-
a. III 'I'SS NH H'"'" M.
was lh Low" "''
Miss Lizzie iiuSHlilS 't,'
I'm BinEnf. Were Sh' "''
a short time
Mrs. l.. 9. Tillcy and Miss Mary
Brown of Sidney. We're among N'dh'S-
days callers L. the Guy
Ellety II. Folsom ana party II,
| SkuWhcgan gentlemen nave r''uI l'H
| from a fishing "trip 1" Pheasant pond
Henry Totman. who has bten STOP
ping in this city for several WeeNS.
turned to his home in Falrie'n' H'S'er-
day.
g. A. Robertson lei', =, I'M, !,
ternoon, for Gorham' where new WI, >, a.
tend the GRADUATE n OF ne Sla'r ~
mai school.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Gasiln "l TINS
city left yesterday ~ ''"''' ,..t,,,r
Point where they VIII remain u''' no
the summer.
Mr. ana Mrs. Charles II. Daley ana
family left. yesterday morning, for
Ocean point where they will remain
during the summer.
Miss Edith Fogg of this city VIII
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-06-21

Buwditch & Webster are in it TO
sponge the public. that is. their
carriages. harness. horses. boats. and
bodies They have window full Of
spDnges. one OF the most interesting
things in the exhibit is bale Of the
genuine Rock Island Sleeps wool
sponges. the strongest ana finest in the
world for carriage use. Then there
arc the grass or boat sponges. great
hig ones costing fifteen cents. The
little reef sponge which cleans cloth
inc nicely, and costs but q
uiile The finest goods are
The. Turkish sponges varying
iii size and in price from fifteen -
saventy-fve cents. They also show a
tine line # English. French and
American channels skins.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-06-21
CAUSE UNKNOWN,
Verdict OF Municipal Officers from ln0uest
Over Fire in the North Block.

The inquest on the ire in the Nortr
! block. which occurred about 345 A. A.
June II, was held. last evening. before
the mayor ana board Of aldermen. CIT
Solicitor Thompson conducting the in
/ quest. The following witnesses Were
sworn: Chief Engineer Kicker +. Ped
der. +. A. Shaw. II. &. Thing. ]. 4.
Getchell. William Ward. NJ. l.. Wheeler
j. \. Marston, Mrs. Eva T.. Chadsey.
Mrs? Eva +. Chadsey was the first Wit
ness called. Mrs. Chadsey's rooms are
directly over the store Of Wheeler 4
Cross, where She has dressmaking room
! and living apartments. on the morning
IF June a. she discovered that there wa,
| smoke in her rooms ana gave The alarm
to a police officer. The alarm sounded
very 500 nand the fire department was;
on the scene in 4 very short time Mrs
Chad>ey made no personal investigation
Of The fire.
Chief Engineer Kicker in his testimony.
said he was notified by the fire alarm an,.
was ON the scene. between three and
four minutes after the first strike Of the
alarm. When he reached the lire he
found there Hose Nos. and ana from.
five to seven men. lie found an the
doors Of the store locked and the win
ddws closed. After two lines Of hose had
been l'id in front. he went to the rear
of the building and a window of the See
ond basement was broken to get at the
fire. IN" doorway between the two base
ment> was closed ana had to be prird
omen. one window in the millinery store
EL@ haV" been open but he lid not
know. The blinds Of this window were
closed and smoke issued from it,
Mr. Kicker found the store fun Of dense
smoke. He sent for the keys ana the,
were brought very quickly. There was
, 81. much smoke that no man could cn-
ure it aud the floor was 80 hot that he
could not remain there. After the fame,
had been subdued. Mr.. Kicker imvesti-
gated but found nothing thar pointed to
the cause Of the fire. 1t was evident that
the fire originated in the second basement.
on the left side, facing west. At this
place We're boxes. paper and rubbish
\. NJ. Goddard. Esq. then addressed
The board. saying that it was common
talk on the street that there was one
stream Of water put into the building
contrary to orders ana that this stream
did much or even most Of the damage To
the stock.
Mayor Lane said that this was not an
investigation Of the conduct of the fire
department but to tind. if possible. the
cause Of the fire.
Mr.. Goddard said that the purpose was
to bring out all circumstances concern
ing the fire. He further stated that he
was present rs counsel for the National
Fire Insurance O.. Of ireland. the Orient