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Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-08-17
A Close Shave.

Last Friday night, as Mrs. Anna
Chanipe and Mrs. Belle Cox were retqrn.
ing from Greeley, rather late, they met
with what might have beena very. serious
if not fatal, accident They had reached
the railroad crossing near theold Harper
place, about two miles and a half forth
east ,of the Judy school house, where the
railroad track is much higher than the
wagon road. They had started to drive
up the grade to the" track when an en-
CINE appearedtrom behind the high hedge.
The mares nose was but few feet from
the engine, and she became frighteneda nd
lunged toward the train. Mrs. Champe,
who was driving, retained her presence
of mind and managed to pull the mare
to one side of the road, into the barbed-
wire fence The train was a hong 0iie,'
and it took some time t0'pass, andthe
mare was frightened out of her WITS
by the time the caboose passed. She was
finally quoted, and came on home with
out further incident, Fortunately. she
was slightly scratched by the barbs. on
the4ence, and.the ladies WIRE mt mid,
the worse for their experience.
The CROSSING spoken of is A dangerous.
place, and some one will vet he killed
there unless the hedge is cut down and
more care is taken. :, ...ss4. :. ;
The engine did mot whistle at ihiscross
ing that night, and the train was moy-
ing downgrad toward the wagon road,
making very little noise. The mare
"scares" easily at the cars, and. had
there been the usual noise, she would
have given warning.
The escape of the ladies' from injury
was almost miraculous.
The engineers should never fail 10
whistle at crossing, and especially at
one so dangerous. Furthermore, the
owner of the hedge should he compelled
to Keep it trimmed low. .
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-08-17
For Probate Judge.

c. c. Leech,' of ,Imlian Creek township,
is talked of for The Office of probate
Judge AIR Eecch is an oldcitizen OF An
derson county, and is well known. Mr..
Leech has the advantage Of athree years
course of study in the Wesleyan College,
of Springfield, Mass. He was an EN-
ploye on the Boston K Albany railway
for ten years previous to 1870. He
came to Kansas:in 20, and engaged in
the service of the NJ. X. K T. railway IN
the capacity of passenger conductor.
Some years later. he engaged in the bus
mess of farming and stock-raising in In
dian Greek township, where he has lived
during the past quarter OF century
Mr.. Leech has filled the office OF town
ship treasurer two terms and of trus
tee two ttrmS-lour terms in succession.
He is Populist, and has done good
work for the cause Of reform ever since
he left the Republican party. As Indian
Creek township has notbeen represented
oafalfe county ticket for many years, his
friends think he is in the proper location
10 receive fecoynjrien from the fusion
forces this vc!rf"1 , 80 80
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-08-17
An Old Settler Gone.

Mrs. Constance Bowen died at the
home of her daughter Mrs. W. A. Post,
at Colony, on Monday.
She had been ailing, but few days,
and Hes death was surprise to the peo-
pie of GARRETT.
Deceased was tlle widow of DR.. Preston
Bowen, who came to Garnet at anearly
dav, and shared with him the privations
and difficulties of pioneer. life. Since her
husbands death, she has made her home
with her children, here, at Colony and at
Arkansas City. SHE was loveable char.
acter. ahd'enioyed the respect of all who
knew her. Her death will lie an irrepar-
able loss to her family and the old-time
friends with whom she was intimate.
We hope TO he able to publish an obit-
uary next week.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-08-17
Santa Fe Excursions.

To Arkansas City. Tickets on sale Sept
10th to 18th, limited to Sept. 18th for
return Rate $4.69.
To Cherryvale, KS. Dates of sale Aug
ust Goth to Goth, limited for return to
August 9th. Rate "a fare for the round
trip.
To Emporia, rs. Dates of sale August
18th to 18th, limited to August Goth for
return. Rate w fare for round trip.
To Topeka, KS. Dates of sale August
Goth to card, limited to August oath for
return. Rate Ia fare for round trip.
To Topeka, KS. Date of sale Sept 22d
to goth, limited to Oct. LIST for return.
Rates $685. for round trip.
c. S. COLEMAN, Agt.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-08-17

An..exchange very fittingly says the
people who injure town are: First,
those who go out of town to their shop
ping; second, those who are opposed to
improvements; third, those who prefer a
quiet town to one OF vim and enterprise;
fourth, those who imagine they own the
town; fifth, those who revile pubfc-spir-
tied men; sixth, those who oppose every
movement that does not originate with
them, seventh, those who oppose every
movement that does not appear to bene-
fit them; eighth, those who seek to injure
the credit or reputation of individuals
Take an inventory of yourself and see u
you are included in the list.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-08-17
Another Candidate.

VIM. Schoonover is a candidate for the
Office of probate Judge, subject to the de-
cision of the Populist convention. Mr..
Schoonoyer is one of the "old guard -
has beena wnrkerin the Popuhst ranks
ever since;the organization of the party.
He has always been true to the principles
of the Peoples party. He is well educated
and capable of filling the office to the
satisfaction of the people and with credit
to himselE Whether he gets the nomina-
ton or not, he win work tor the success
N: the nominee and the entire ticket.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-08-17

Ambrose Tipsord. of Saybrook, Ill.,.
arrived here last week on a visit He
was once a resident of Anderson county,
and was known here as Ambrose Buch-
tell, he being step. brother of AL Buchtell
Mr., Tipsord was brought here. a babe,
by his parents, in 1851, and lived here
till 1874. when he moved to Illinois,
where he has since lived. His father was
accidently killed on North potawatomie,
!. in1s56or 81. The incident is remember
ed by the old settlers of the county.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-08-17

The following officers were installed in
the Triple Tie Be nelit Association for the
ensuing term, last Monday'night: Pres
ident, DR.. j. r. Scott; vice president, ]. b..
Thornton; treasurer, Geo. Hutchison;
chaplain. Mrs, Rhoda Dobbs; secretary,
Mrs +, +. Douglass; conductor, Miss
Jennie Hollingshead, guard, o. A. Hub
hard sentinel, Mr.. Hnnsinger.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-08-17

Miss Eliza Clyde. we'll known in Gar
nett as a clerk in Studebaker's store, died
at the home of her sister, Mrs. ]. T..
Studebaker, at Kansas City, last Friday.
The remains were taken to Westphalia,
for burial, on Saturday. Miss Clyde had
gone to Kansas City several weeks ago,
to take care of Mrs Studebaker, who
was sick, and who had undergone a sur
gical operation. After Mrs. Studebaker's
recovery, Miss, Clyde became sick, and
her ailment was pronounced appendicitis.
A surgical operation was advised, and
she was sent to hospital. After the op-
Grafton, she seemed to improving, but be.
gun to grow worse Friday morning, and
soon died. She was an estimable young
lady, respected by all.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-08-17

Ed Kimball and wife and Mrs. Walter
Marks left for Selling, Okla, Tuesday
evening. While waiting in Garrett for
the train, they receiveda telegram telling
them OF the death of their father, ]. /.
Kimball; consequently. their pleasant
trip will be turned into one of sadness
Greeley Graphic. r
Mr.. ]. |. Kirnball, deceased, was one of
the AGIrAToR's old friends. For many
years he lived near Greeley, just over in
FRANKLIN county, and was our friend and
patron while we published the. Greeley
News. He was man of sterling qualities
and strong convictions, and we appreci
ated his friendship. He has lived in Ok
lahoma tor some time.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-08-17
Division Of Offices.

There was meeting Of Ponulist and
nemncratic committees last Saturday,
at which division of county Offices was
suggested, the. division to be submitted
to the conventions for ratification. The
agreement. or suggestion, was to the
effect that the Democrats hegiven county
attorney and clerk of the court, the re
naming offices to go to the ,Populists.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-08-17
5. ~ ~
B. F. Walker a Candidate.

hereby announce myself q candidate
foroffice of probate judge, subject to the
lists, to be held in Garnett, Sept. 1 1905.
b. F WALKER.
We, the undersigned, having known
Mr.. Walker tor many. years, certify that
he is fully qualified to fill tile Office o.
probate judge, = =. s,ey y 20 * "a J, I
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-08-17
|. N. GREEN.
A. L. GREEN.

Mr., Walker is too well known to need
an introduction He has been resident
of Garrett many years, and has the re-
spect of everybody. He has been reform
er for years, and his heart is,n the peo-
pile scause. If nominated andelected, the
people of Anderson would have no cause
to regret It. ~ ...j.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-08-17

Miss Ida Scarf came down from Law.
renee, Saturday, on visit to relatives
and friends. She has been living at To-
peka for some time, and visited her cousin,
Mrs. Cora Foster, at Lawrence, several
days before coming here.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-08-17

Sheriff Moore went to Greeley, Satur-
day, and arrested Henry Decanniere for
violating the prohibtory law. Henry's
trial comes off next Monday. D-
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-08-17

Mrs Mamie McMullen, of Fl. Scott,
came up, Monday, and visited with Mrs.
E. l.. Eaton till Tuesday, when she went
to Mineral Point, to visit her parents.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-08-17

4 Mrs. Adam Loeb, Of Lane, came up last
Friday, and visited with her sister, Mrs.
DR.. Douglass, till Monday, when she went
to Buffalo, to visit her husband.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-08-17

Chas. T. Cox went to Fl. Scott, Mon.
dav, where he met his brother Schuyler.
OF Blue Jacket, l. T., and together they
went to Illinois, on a visit.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-08-17

|. b. Walston and wife came down
from Kansas City, Saturday, on visit
to Mrs. Walston's parents, X. c. Tally
and wife.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-08-17

A game of ball between the GARRETT
and Welda mines, Monday afternoon, re.
suited in victory for the Garrett boys.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-08-17

Alex Lowe and family of Miami county,
were in the city, Tuesday, on their way
home from Lone Elm, where they had
been visiting Mrs loves father, G. O.
Olmstead.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-08-17

Rev. HOWE delivered lecture on Pro-
hibition, Wednesday night, in the United
Presbyterian church at Greeley, by re-
quest of the congregation. He also re-
ceived invitations to lecture at Welda and
Lone Elm, last night and tonight
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-08-17

John NJ. Holloway came over from
Ejndlav, Saturday, and spent Sunday
Witlr-his his brother, Frank. He says he
has 10 acres of corn, 100 of which will
run from so to Is bushels per acre.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-08-17

Miss Ella Houser, niece of Mrs. Henry
Tracy, of Mont Ida, who has been visit
ing Mrs. ]. S. Mason several days, re-
turned home, Wednesday.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-08-17
Letter List.

Advertised Aug. II, 1900. Byron Bow
en-, Miss Nettie- Keller, Irwin Ritchey, Miss
Georgia Whitfield, 6. A. Cox.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-08-17

Miss Mary and Mamie Hunter return
ed from trip to Colorodo, Wednesday
morning
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-08-17

A number of Ralph Adams young
friends gave him surprise, at the home
of his sister, Mrs. Chas. Stein last Friday.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-08-17

, Mrs. Mary Fortner, sister of X. S.
Ayres, went to Humboldt, Saturday, to
visit daughter who lives there. She
goes from Humboldt to Wilson county,
and then to Moline, to visit other chill
dren
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-08-17

A Westphaia jointist was arrested and
brought to Garnett one day last week.
Some of the stuff he sold has been sent
away for analysis. and il it contains
certain amount of alcohol, he will 60 to
Jail and pay fine.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-08-17

Tom Morgan went to Kansas City,
Tuesday, to visit with Charley Linden
smith day or two. He will be back II
time for the circus
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-08-17

Mrs. Clearance Foster came downfrom
Lawrence, tuesday, on visit to her
parents, w. X. Lacy and wife.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-08-17

The National Bank of Commerce has
received $4,000 of its circulation, in
bills of different denominations and the
notes will soon be in. circulation--some
are Ont now.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-08-17

The Citizens Band chartered the mer-
ry-go-round for three. day this week, the
proceeds to be used for the purchase of
uniforms.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-08-17

]. II. Watson is a recent graduate from
an Osteopathic institute at Des Moines,
Iowa; 80 he is now a full hedged doctor"
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-08-17

Mrs. W. f. James, of Glenloch, who
was visiting her daughter, Mrs. Ella
Grant, at Junction City, returned home,
Tuesday.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-08-17

Miss Florence Cannon came home from
Fl. Collins. Colo, Monday, on visit to
her parents. She has been away several
months
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-08-17

Zoe Stevenson left for Avoa, Iowa, last
Friday, in response to a telegram inform
ing him, Of the death of his uncle, David
Stevenson, who was. once a citizen of
Garrett. ~,
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-08-17

Bob keeney and Misses Anna Doll and
Sadie Gray came over from Osawatomie.
Wednesday. on n visit to home folks; ~
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-08-17

The Republicans have named Sam
Crum for state senator Sans name is
Pants" already
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-08-17

Mrs. James Bell and Mrs. Chas. Vaughn
went to Kansas City, Saturday, to visit
Abel Bell and wife week or so.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-08-17

Mrs. w. S. Griffith. of Glenloch, went
to Junction City, Wednesday, to visit her
sister, Mrs. Ella Grant.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-08-17

Judge Riggs was in town, Wednesday
on his way to Kincairl, to attend the old
settlers picnic.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-08-17

Mrs. Wilson. who has been living on
Third avenue, west, moved to Kansas
City this week.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-08-17

Mrs Jennie Fleming arrived from Deca
tut, III. ON Wednesday of last week, on
q visit to her son, Ed Hayerfeld, and her
brother, Lee Russell. She will remain
some time
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-08-17

Mrs. Sadie Stiles went to Colony, We'd
nesday to attend the funeral of Mrs.
Constance Bowen.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-08-17

Geo. Galloway, of Fairberry, Neb.. ar
rived here last Friday, on visit TO his
cousin. Mrs. Hutchison, and herr sons
George and Joe Is. He left for home.
Tuesday.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-08-17

Silas Rain and wife, of Topeka, vert
visiting !. A. Scroggs and wife the frs
of the week.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-08-17

County Clerk Calvert, his daughter,
Jennie, and son, Harry, spent Sunday,
with friends at Greeley.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-08-17

There is to be wedding in high life
before school begins. Guess who.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-08-17

S. Woodcock has greatly improved his
residence by the addition Of a large
handsome porch.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-08-17

Misses May and lila Judy went to Osa-
watomie, Wednesday to visit Mrs. Harry
VOORHEES,.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-08-17

Mrs. l.. Champe, jr., was up from
Greeley, Tuesday, visiting the AcIrAToR
family.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-08-17

Hon. ]. D. Stevens was in from Central
City. Monday, and paid US visit.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-08-17
THE. SEVEN STIRKS, !.
-..: BICYCYE AND SKATING EXPERTS.
THE 10 DELLAMEADS,
STATUARY ARTISTS.
MILE. NORDA FRENCH

MYSTERIOUS GLOBE.
10 PRINCIPAL MALE AND FEMALE EOUESTRIANS 10
THE PETITS, AERIAL BAR EXTRAORDINARY.
PERFORMING TRIO OF PIGS.
THE SISTERS VORTEX Triple Revolving Irapeze
OUR STREET PARADE. - . -
Daily is the finest put the streets A San
burst of Splendor Triumph of Art, Money and Good Tas
with Lavish Luxury of Spectacular Effect and Greatest Profess
sona Features Conceivable.
Excursions Runon Every Line of Travel No Gambling De-
vices Tolerated
Never Divides. So Never Disappointsl
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-08-17

A little daughter was born to Ivor
Thomas and wife last Saturday.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-08-17

Judge Schoonover went to Kansas
City, Saturday, on legal business.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-08-17

The ladies of the Christian church gave
a lawn socialin the church yard, Tuesday
evening.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-08-17

A. II. Campbell, a leading attorney of
lola, was in the city, Monday, on legal
business
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-08-17

w. S. Falls and wife spent Sunday
with friends at Humboldt.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-08-17

Will Whitney made a business trip to
Mulvane the first of the week
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-11-01
SHARP FIGHTS WITH soERs.
They Have an Army of $4,000 Men
and Are Active.

They Have an Army of $4,000 Men
and Are Active.
LONDON, Oct. 20.-According to dis
patch from Cape Town to The Daily
Mail force of Beers attacked and sur
convoy near Hoopstad, Orange River
Colony, last Wednesday,, and sharp
fight ensued
"The police" says the correspondent,
.'were compelled to abandon two MaXims.
Ultimately re-enforced by the yeomanry,
they succeeded in getting away with the
convoy, but they lost killed, IL wound
ed and 10 captured. The colonials were
outnumbered ten to one, and the engage
ment lasted for two hours.
1.-The Beers have $4,000 men in the
field, nearly half of whom are in Orange
River Colony These are divided into
commanders of some 500 each, but are
capable of combination fpr large opera
TONS" N -
The war office has received the follow
ing dispatch from Lord Roberts:
"Bartons losses Thursday and addi-
tional casualties were captain and II
men killed and 3 officers and % men
wounded. The Beers had "a killed and
10 wounded. Three Beers who held up
their hands in token of surrender and
then fired on our men were captured and
tried by court martial. | have confirmed
the death sentence imposed on them.
"Methuen has dispersed the Beers near
Zeerust. They had six casualties, and
we took % prisoners. Our casualties
We're six wounded.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-11-01
Varsity Football.

NEW YORK. Oct. 28.-All of the big
varsity football elevens. except the Uni
versity Of Pennsylvania, were scored
against Saturday Columbia made Yale
hustle to win, IL to 5, In a sensational
game In this city Harvard had to play
hard football to conquer the famous Car
lisie Indians by Il score Of II to ct
Cambridge. the red men thereby break
ing the hitherto clean record OF the Grim
son. Princeton beat Brown, II to oNths
Providence eleven mailing q goal from
the field. The University Of Penusy(ys.
MIA played remarkable game aeejpst
the Chicago university eleven, the h&el
figures being Al to o. Cornell dispo ed af
Dartmouth, 2S to q, and Annapolis out
played the strong Lehigh eleven.
Hays to He President.
NEW YORK, Oct. 27.-Charles FL.
Tweed of the Southern Pacific railroad
confirms the report that Charles NJ. Hays
has been selected for the presidency Of
the company, made vacant by the death
of G. T.. Huntington. lie said that Mr..
Hays would assume the new Office abeut
Jan. l aud that he would have hsad-
quarters in San Francisco. Mr.. Tweed
added that the other officers OF the South
ern Pacific would probably retain their
present positions.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-11-01
TUESDAY NOVEMBER 6, 1900.

ings and storehouses, with the people in
them and the firemen working beneath.
were hurled down in as chaotic mass
as though the basement of the whole
block had been filled with dynamite.
Every window for half dozen blocks
in each direction crashed to the pavement
as the puff of air struck against the sides
of the buildings. From the burning build
ings to the river and in the other direc-
tion up to Broadway there were streams
of white faced people fleeing as though
from burning city. Some of them had
handkerchiefs twisted around their wrists,
some had hands pressed to their faces,
where the chunks of broken glass had
gashed them as they fell. Here and there
all through the tangled streets horses
stood with one leg up, while blood ran
down their fetiocks and over their hoofs.
Within half dozen minutes the streets
were jammed with a crowd running from
the fire.
At the time the explosion took place
Broadway was thronged The full force
of the explosion appeared to sweep up
Warren street and Park place. Simulta-
neously with the shaking of the earth
came three distinct blasts of hot air and
the smell of drugs. The hot air blasts
caused people to throw their hands lefore
their eyes. AT the corner OF Broadway
and Park place an elderly lady was
thrown heavily to the sidewalk.
When lifted to her feet. she began to
cry Historically. Scores of women rush
ed to the east side of Broadway. Men
with blanched faces turned into Broad
way from Warren street, declaring that
hundreds of people had been killed and
that the danger was not yet over. To add
to the excitement horses attached to
heavy trucks reared when they felt the
earth tremble beneath them. The panic
was over in few minutes, and then the
people turned to watch the debris which
had been carried up into the air by the
explosion.
1t was exactly five minutes from the
time of the three loud explosions before
any of the debris fell into the street. A
piece of tin three feet square slowly sank
to the pavement on Broadway in front of
The Mail and Express building. For sew
eral minutes the air was filled with bits
of tin, pieces of paper and fragments of
charred wood.
So far as can now be estimated about
81, 900. 900 worth of property was de-
stroyed