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Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-01-04
LIMIT REACHED
Massachusetts, Must Call a
Halt in Debt-making
ECONOMY NEEDED
Says the Business Governor
Of that State, w. Murray
Crane.

Boston, Jan. 4.-IIundrcds of in
vited guests and spectators thronged
the state house today to witness the in
auguration of w. Murray Crane as gov
ernor and John l.. Bates as lieutenant
There is more than ordinary interest
as it has been four years since a new
man was inaugurated. Gov. Wolcott
served three terms, after finishing the
uneXpired term of Greenhalgc.
Gov. Crane, in his inaugural, re-
views the debts of the state at length,
dcvOting more than one half of his
message to that subject. The total debt
is now $40, ,525, 900, an increase since
Jan. /, 1896, of about $4,000. 600.
He says " the lesson which the figures
OF this debt statement teach is that
Massachusetts has reached a limit Of
Indebtedness beyond which she should
not 60. 1t is time to call a halt. In
looking over these items, it will be
found in almost every instance that
the object is a worthy one, and l
have no doubt the commonwealth has
received full value for the moneys ex-
pended. The question for us to con-
slider, however, is not the propriety of
past expenditures, but to take heed
of the conditions which now con-
front us.
The Commonwealth neGiS BREATH
ing spell for financial recuperation.
This Is doubly true Of the metropoli-
tan district. The cities and towns in
that district are just beginning to feel
the burden in the way of taxation
which the great enterprises undertake
EN- for their benefit have thrown upon
them. 1t was necessary that there
should have been an increased water
supply, improved drainage and SANTA
tion, and it was wise foresight that
projected the great parks that now
ldorn the metropolitan district: but
The time has come when no new work
in that direction should be authorized. |
recommend that stop be made at
)nce to the authorization of eXpendi- |
jureS for the new work in this dis
jrict. | cannot too strongly urge this
natter upon your attention. Rigid |
economy must be exercised in appro-
)riations and expenditures.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-01-04
MONTPELIER.
Fourteen to twenty degrees below
zero was reported Wednesday.

Fourteen to twenty degrees below
zero was reported Wednesday.
Wilder's orchestra will give a con-
cert at Trinity church next Tuesday
night.
+. S. Luce has been heard from at
Wilkesbarrc, Pa, where he is playing
in a band and working at his trade.
Hon. b. +. Fiield and Miss Nellie
his daughter, have gone to New York
city, where they are to remain for six
or eight weeks.
John Starr of Montpelier and Mrs.
Mary Smith of South Ryegate, Were
married in Burlington, Jan. |. They
are to reside for the present at No. 81
Barre street.
Martin W. Wheelock, real estate
agent, has sold the Rufus George place
up Worcester branch, owned by Frank
f. and Julia L. Sim0ns to james F.
and Mary l.. Randall. Consideration
$500.
Mason s. Stone, State Superintcn-
dent of Education, Will be in Boston
Saturday to attend meeting of the
directors Of the American Institute of
Instruction, to fix on the place for
holding the annual meeting next sum-
mer.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-01-04
Prosperous Banks.

st. Johnsbury, Jan. 4.-The reports
of all banks here show them to be in a
prosperous condition. The First Ma
tional declared dividend of 2l per
cent; the Merchants one of per
cent, the Passumpsic savings bank l (
semi-annual; the Citizens II to stock
holders and 2 per cent semi-annual to
depositors. The Ncwbury bank at
Wells River closed the year with Il
surplus of $Sl, 5O0.S5.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-01-04
THRILLING RIDE.
Passengers on Western Road Have
an Exciting Experience.

Galena, ILL.,, Jan. 4.--Travelers on
the Chicago g. Great Western train
had thrilling ride and narrow escape
from death this morning. The ex-
press crashed into the rear of a dis
abled freight train in a tunnel. The
engineer and fireman jumped, The
collision was so great the passenger
engine bound backed, the train start
ed down steep grade at the mouth
of the tunnel without engineer or fire.
man. 1t ran a mile then stopped
within a hundred feet from a station
airy freight. The wrecked cars in the
tunnel caught fire and were destroyed.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-01-04
NORTHFIELD.

The safes belonging to William
SPEEDING and w. II. Mansfield, which
passed through the fire Monday
night, have been opened and their
contents found to be entact with the
exception that some of the papers had
become slightly charred. The origin
of the fire has been frequent topic of
conversation during the past two
days.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-01-04
The Gale Revival Meetings
Increasing in Interest.
GREAT |MPRESS|vENESS
The Meetings of Yesterday
Afternoon and Evening.
Mr.. Gale Speaks Upon
the Bible and Pers
sonal Work.

The interest mH"'"- ed in the
meetings conducted ty Nr. Gale is in
crcaSing each day. Yesterday the
largest congregation of The week gath
cred at both the afternoon and even
ing services.
| The messages brought by Mr.. Gale
are not new; rather they are the. old
truths told anew with remarkable
power Of simplicity. The people
come and listen intently, and 60 away
and say, "1'hat message was for me. "
Yesterday afternoon, in speaking
upon the Bible the evangelist said:
'Ihe Christie ian religion has been call
ed the religion Of man and a book. 1t
has also been said that this book was
the God Of books, but | believe the
Bible to be the book of God. We
must stand on common ground here if
we are to work successfully together.
That it is the book of God is evident
|. From its unity. Although made up
of G6 books written by "A different
writers during period of time cover
ing l.500 years, a most remarkable
unity of thought and purpose is easily
seen to run through 1t. ,. From its
authority. Some men have said that
it was written by unworthy men to
impose upon the credulous: others
that its authors were good men, but
they wrote simply their own ideas and
therefore its errors are many.
either Of these statements may be
by simply demanding that
the objector produce another book
like it or equal to it. a skeptic once
said TO Il woman VI farm: II can write
as good a book as tlC bi'ne." Said the
woman, ''you had better do it then,
for there S lots Of money in it for you.
Continued on Second Page
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-01-04
FOR CONGRESSMAN ROBERTS.

Washington, Jan. 4.-The argu-
ments against Roberts opened today.
The Investigating committees report
consisted of three heads: Whether he
has constitutionally all the qualitica-
tions, whether the constitutional pro-
visions include one who is impaired in
citizenship by crime, and whether
Roberts is so impaired in citizenship
and whether he has statutory qualiIi-
cations outside of those in the cOnSti-
tntion. Mr.. Schroeder, the head Of
Gentle delegation, opened the argu-
mcnt.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-01-04
Having a Great Run on Chamber
lain 8 Cough Remedy.

Manager Martin, of the Pierson
drug store, informs us that he is hav-
ing great run on Chamberlain S
Cough Remedy. He sells five bottles
of that medicine to one of any other
kind, and it gives great satisfaction.
In these days of la grippe there is
nothing like Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy to stop the cough, heal up
the sore throat and lungs and give
relief within a very short time. The
sales are growing, and all who try it
are pleased with its prompt action. -
South Chicago Daily Calumet. For
sale by Kendrick & Co. DIV
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-01-04
LAST EDITION
4 O'CLOCK.
COAL STRIKE.
Great Strike in Pennsylvania Re
gions Threatened.

indianapolis, Ind, jan 4.--Reports
received by the United Mine Workers
from the central Pennsylvania region
where strike involving 10000 or
more men is threatened, say that over
1000 men are now idle. If the oper-
ators do not make certain concessions
there will be one of the largest tie-ups
known in several years the mine own
CrS say,
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-01-04
P0STMASTERS COMMISSIONED.
Patents Granted to Vermonters This
Week.

Washington, d. G. Jan. I Letters
Patents have been granted Vermont
ters as follows: Henry b. Shaw, Land
grove, bucket and Sled holder; Daniel
II. Cutter, Searsburg, puzzle or game.
Postmasters have been commissioned
as follows; Edward }. Tyler Enos-
burg Falls, Henry G. Blanchard.
Newport, Harlow G.. Aver, Richford,
Wilbur j. Campbell, South Albany.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-01-04
ROBERT B. BRIGHAM DEAD.
Was a Native of Bakersfield, and
Wealthy Real Estate Owner.

Boston, Jan. 4.-RObert Beck Brig
ham, a native Of Bakersfield, and pro-
prIetor of Brigham S well known hotel
and restaurant, died yesterday, aged 73
years. He was one Of Boston S heavi-
est real estate owners. His property
is estimated at between 50, 600, 600 and
81. 1000, 900.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-01-04
BRYAN WILL Be There.
Will Visit Kentucky and See Black
burn Elected Senator.

Frankfort, Ky, Jan. 4.-W. j.
Bryan will be here Jan. l6 to witness
the election of Senator Blackburn.
He will be invited by the legislature
to make speech and afterwards he
will be banqueted. He will stay two
DAYS here.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-01-04

Belmont, Cape Colony, Jan. A.
Col. Pitcher, it is officially announced,
being only on a raiding expedition
was unable to occupy Douglass per-
manently. He has evacuated the town,
taking all the loyalists with him to
Belmont.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-01-04

Middlebury, Jan. 4.--The annual
meeting of the Addison county agri-
cultural society was held here yester-
day with large ATTENDANCE. Dar-
win Rider of Middlebury was elected
president and F. c. Dyer Of Salisbury
secretary. &
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-01-04
ESCAPED,
Report From Boer Sources
that Jameson Escaped
FROM LADYSMITH.
Little News Of Importance
From South Africa
To-Day.

Hoofd Laagcr, Tuesday. Six horse
men made dash out of Ladysmlth a
few nights ago, and though pursued,
escaped. 1t is believed the party in
cluded Col. Rhodes the brother of
Cecil Rhodes, and DR.. Jameson.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-01-04

Boer Camp, Colesberg, Jan. A.
Gen. Joubert denies that he has ever
protested against the use of lyddite.
He says up to the present he has not
lost single man by the use of lyddte.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-01-04

Washington, Jan. 4.--O@er mil
lion dollars in claims for damages ar
rising from the Spanish war have been
filed against the United St:.tes.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-01-04

Montgomery Center, Jan 4. Smith
G. Davis, the principal in the Lincoln
murder case, was pardoned Jan. 1, by
Gov. Smith and has returned to his
home here.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-01-04
FLASHES FROM THE WIRES.


Waverly, Mass, Jan. 4.---''I am very
glad to be able to tell YOU that Con-
gresham Boutelle has made some fur
ther progress since l wEote you on
Friday last. "-Attending Physician.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-01-04

Hyde Park; Jan. 4.-The county
court is at work on the criminal cases
that of State VS.. H. w. Tinker of
Elmorc, arson is being tried.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-01-04

WANTED-Lady Agents to solicit orders
for the best selling device ever presented as IL
ladies' requisite. Many agents are making as
high as $50 per week. Write at once for par
ticuars. We want agents everywhere. In
land Advertising Co., Burlington, Vt.
0oS-Oo7
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-01-04

Freere Camp, Jan. A vigorous
shelling of the Beers trenches on the
plains this morning forced the Bur-
ghers to shift their position. They
pulled their trecks over the toughest
ground without difficulty.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-01-04

San Francisco, Jan. 4.--1'here have
been three recent deaths from the
Bubonic plague in Honolulu, one
white woman. @
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-01-04

Bristol, Jan. 3--The first Congrega-
church of Bristol was dedicated with
appropriate exercises yesterday. The
dedication sermon was pi:aached by
Rev. J. M. Thomas Of II Orange,
N. j. The church cost about $4,000
and is free from debt.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-01-04

Buda Pest, Hungaria, Jan. 4-The
government will spend $40, 900, 900
pounds Immediately to put the army
on war footing as it regards Euro
pean war as inevitable.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-01-04

"a
Manila, Jan. 4.-COmmaade James
W. Carlin of the Culgoa died Dec. 80
of peritonitis. #
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-01-04

WANTED-At No. 1928 North Main street,
respectable woman who can cook and help
nsother housekeeping work. Please call i'm
medately for the situation. *225-227
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-01-04

London, Jan. A depatch via Pre-
toria from Hoofd Laager, Ladysmith,
Monday, Gen. Joubert preached at the
camp yesterday. The British are ex-
changing shots with the Boe's during
the nights. This morning the shells
we're filled with confectionery and the
seasons greetings and fired into Lady
smith.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-01-04

TO RENT.-A fine downstairs tenement,
situated at No. Is Richardson st. viii be
Gordon Block, or speak to f. q. Rogers, the
eXpressman. 200tf
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-01-04
TO Cure Acoid In One pav

Take LAXATIVE BROMO QU1NINE TABLETS
All druggists refund the money II it fails to
cure. Il. W. GROVES signature Is on each
box. 25c.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-01-04
SNOW AND WARMER.
So Says the Weather Bureau at
at Boston.

Boston, Jan. 4.-SnOw and warmer
tonight. with south winds.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-01-04

LOST.-A pair of gold bowed spectacles
between Depot Square and the Park. Re-
ward offered. Return to this office. 2l6tf
LOST-A small red covered note book,
Advertisement for Great Eastern Fertelizer
Co, on the outside. OF no value to anyone
but the owner. ii. j. ThWng. 204-tf
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-01-04
MISCELLANEOUS

DRESS Making and Plain Sewing and
hildren's specialties at 403 North Main ST.,
corner Brook. Nellie Neill. *209tf
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-01-04
FOR SALE.

FOR SALE CHEAP.-One j. f. CAM
AXIS Billiard Table; in first class shape; Ivory
balls and nice set of cues. Write to A. +
Downing, Northtield, VT 220-2!G
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-01-04

How Are Your Kidneysv
q, Hobes spara6us P!l!s cure Al w. 90
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-01-04

HAY FOR SALE.-Delivered in bulk
Leave orders at No. 81 Eastern avenue. W.
G. Jones. 209tf
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-01-04

TO RENT.-Tenement of four rooms and
wOodshed; spring water; rent reasonable.
Apply ut 81 Merchant Street. 22Gtf
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-01-04

TO RENT.-A nice upstairs tenement at
101 Summer Street. Inquire at the Blue
Store on Depot Square, City. 190tf
TO RENT-A house near head of Church
street. Apply to E. j. Gale, 25 South Main st.
IS9 If
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-01-04

New York, Jan. 4.-Hiram 4 B. Bar
ney, retired merchant, died here to-
day. He was born at Bennington,
vt.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-01-04

TO RENr-A house of nine rooms, the first
on Spaulding st. off from Washington, Il GEN.
tral location for taking boarders or renting
rooms, Perry 4 Scribner's spring water. Ap.
ply to F. G. Howand, at National Bank, or
Rev. DR.. Harris, 60 Washington st. 1S3-tf
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-01-04
TO r TENT.

TO RENT-Storage for $50 wagons in the
trotting park barn. l.. j. Bolster. 204-tf
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-01-04

Chicago, Jan. 4.--The great drain
age canal has been opened and. water
from the river is flowing towards the
Mississippi instead of the lake. AL.
ready the water is becoming clearer.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-01-04

WANTED-Thrce Assistant Deputies for
Modern WOodman of America. largest Era
ternal Benefit Society in the u. S. Permanent
work in Central Vermont. Call on or address
J. Fred McWallie, District Deputy, Adams
Hotel, Montpelier, vt. *224-225
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-01-04
LOST AND FOUND.

FOUND-Pair of gold bowed spectacles
in Miles Hall, morning after Ladies of Ian
Gordan dance. Owner can have the same by
calling at this office, and paying for this
notice. 224tf
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-01-04

Orange River, Wednesday, Jan. s.
In a small Skirmish this morning
near Belmont detachment of forty
Beers attempted to rush KIockfonteln
but were beaten back by the mounted
infantry.
Reinforcements of infantry have
been despatched to General French
from Deaar.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-01-04

FOR SALE-An almost new Edison Phono-
graph, cost $25. Has two dozen records,
nickel plated horn, set of hearing tubes, all
repair tools. Will be sold cheap. Call ut +.
b. Brattle's store, North Barre, next TO shoe
shop. 199-tf
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-01-04

TO RENT-Two tenements on Pearl street
Inquire Of G. A. Smith, 40 Main street.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-01-04

TO RENT.-Two tenements in good re-
pair on Maple Avenue. Inquire of Mrs. l..
E. Smith. 81 Elm Street. 1GS-tf
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-01-04

WORK WANTED-At once by hrst-cass
carpenter and carriage maker Address
" Carpenter" care of Barre TELEGRAM,
Barre, vt. 2l9tf
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-01-04

One horse power Electric Motor, just as
good as new in every respect. Replaced by
large motor Will work on either system,
here or in Montpelier. A Bargain. At the
TELEGRAM office. If
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-01-04

FOR SALE-Two light teams, one bay
horse safe and right for woman to drive, one
gray horse, PAGER and best in vicinity; good
buggies, harness, robes, etc. all complete and
first class. A big bargain for some one.
Apply al this Office. $50 tt.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-01-04
WANTS..

WANTED-75 Men to help harvest ice OH
Jocky Hollow Pond, the last of this week If
the cold weather continues. &. f. McFar-
land, at the ice house. 22i-tf
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-01-04

London, Jan. 4-Thcre is COM
plete absence of anything new from
the seat of war. The report of the
Boer attack upon Molteno is not yet
confirmed. Apparently Gen. French
holds nothing within five miles Of
Colesburg Junction. A request for
reinforcements dispels any present
hope that he will be able to seize one
of the crossings of the Orange river.
1t is probable that when Lord
Roberts arrives Gen. French will be
ordered to quit his present unsupport-
ed position and to concentrate his
command at De Aar on Orange river.
AS the Daily Telegraph says Gen.
French seems to be in the position
of a man having tiger cat in a trap
and unable to kill it for the want of a
stick"
London, Jan. 4-The Times in an
editorial this morning dealing with
the action of the United States gov
ernment with regard to the "open
door, in China. says:
"In this matter America has shown
her customary shrewdness. Nowhere
will the result be hailed with greater
satisfaction than in Great Britain"
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-01-04

FOR SALE-Three building lots on Vine
Street. Will be sold cheap. Angelo Scampini.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-01-04

TENEMENT TO RENT.-Five rooms, up
stairs, spring water. s. d. Sibley, N. Barre.
TWO STALLS in the Blanchard barn on
Merchant street to rent. Good barn, running
water. Apply to II. A. Duffy. 1S5tf
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-01-04

WANTED.-Washings to do. Inquire
box 118. 1S2-tf
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-01-04

WANTED-SEVERA PERSONS FOR
District Office Managers in this state to re-
present me in their own and surrounding
counties. Willing to pay yearly 5000, payable
weekly. Desirable employment with unusual
opportunities. References exchanged. En-
close self-addressed stamped envelope. S. A +.
Park, 800 Caxton Building, Chicago.
d19G 16w
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1900-06-07
Brief News Items.

Mayor Of Havana has issued an order
prohibiting the playing Of Spanish airs in
public.
first Philippine commission gives proc
lamation OF Aguinaldo asking the Fill
pinos for Christmas present.
Representative Shafroth Of Colorado is
looking after the preservation Of "a large
number Of monuments and cliff dwellings
which are the work of prehistoric man"
in Utah, Colorado, Arizona and New
Mexico.
Oklahoma City is thriving city Of up
ward of $4,000 people. with growing in
dmstries, and has just begun the erection
Of a free library with the gift of So 900
from Andrew Carnegie.
Travelling libraries are to be establish
ed in Pennsylvania by the Free Library
Commission. recently authorized. For
the present the libraries are to be sup
ported by private contributions.
There are $50 employees in the postal
service of Cuba, Of whom only 1O4 are
Americans, and these are chiefly in the
department headquarters and the Ha
yana postotice. There are 273 post
Offices OH the island, of which 25l are i'll
charge of Cubans.
Within twenty years California has
added half million to its population, or
five times as many as the entire popula-
ton Of Arizona.
The Medawakanton tribe of Sioux In
dams at Mendoza, Minn.. was too busy
preparing to put in its crops when the
Indian agent came around to pay its an
nuities. and sIuaws We're sent to the
agency to receive the money.
Charles s. Wilbur, superintendent Of
the census for New York, refuses to
make the names of the enumerators pub
lie because they are already in demand
by advertisers who want to use them to
solicit and push various schemes while
they are doin" their census work.
The Hocking sentinel. [volume] (Logan, Ohio) 1871-1906, 1900-06-07
UNITED STATES FIRST THINGS.

The first omnibus piled to and fro in
New York in 1880.
The first United States piano was
made in Boston in 1928
The first paper mill was put in oper-
alton at Roxsborough, Pa. in 1890.
The first straw paper made in this
country was manufactured in 1928.
The first sugar manufactured in this
country was made in New Orleans in
1886
The first table cutlery made in the
United States was in Greenfield. Mass.
in 1884.
The first cotton gin in this country
was put in operation by Eli Whitney.
the inventor. in 1898.
The first glass made in this country
was manufactured at jamestown by
tha English cOlonists in 1909.
The first city Incorporated in this
country with a charter and privileges
was New York, which was granted its
papers in 1864.
The. krst S-eat fire in an American
city occurred at Boston. Aug. s. 1879.
By this cOnfagration $50 buildings
were destroyed, the loss amounting to
over 100000.