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Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1900-06-29
Green Hill Items.
June 20, 1900.

June 20, IV00.
Miss Nora Williams is spending
few weeks visiting friends in
Hillsborough. W. Va.
Mr.. Robert Wade and sister, Miss
Oracle, visited their grandmother,
Mrs. Capt. Terry Saturday and
Sunday.
Mrs. Cora Hiner and Mrs. Mary
Sharp spent Il dav or two among
friends and relatives i'll the COM
nlnnity last week.
Rev. Howard Wade and wife
spent the day at the parsonage
Fri'tay.
W. II. Wilson. our popular
Young merchant, has been on the
sick list For few days.
Willie Iidd is very sick with
white swelling.
Several of the boys attended the
mass meeting to hurrah for Quarles,
but the Flood swept away their
enthusiasm. More Anon.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1900-06-29
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Notice to Pensioners.

The Pension Board Of Highland
county recently, appointed by The
! Hon. Judge Leschersgyiz: DR.. H.. H
Jones, S. W., Sterrett, VIM. II
Vance. Willis Gibson and 0. VIII
son met in, Monterey on court day
Thursday, June 21st, 1900, at {
O'clock p. IN. pursuant to. notice
published in the Highland lseeor-
| der and organ lied by eltc ing wv
I.Sterrett Chairman and %. Wilson
, Secretary.
The following order copied from
the Staunton Spectator Of June isl
1900, was adopted:
That the Highland Recorder be
respectfully requested to publish
the following notice for the infor-
nation and use OF applicants fol-
pensions under the present Pension
Law
Applicants are required to file
with. the clerk Of the board the
affidavit Of at least one wtness.oa
the following points, to be filed
with the original application.
1. The affidavit Of an officer =
other member of his company OF
regiment.that he Was a bona tide
mem Der of such company or regi.
ment,. and that tine said applicant
rendered service i'll the army and
did not quit the army without
prefer leave of absence, detailed Or
honorable discharge.
9. The affidavit of a regular
physician as, to the extent OF. his
present'disabiiity, by reason of age
or other infrnity, rendering him
unable to earn his support in whole
or in part.
&. The affidavit Of one or more
witnesses that the applicants in
come is not in excess OF $500 or
that he does not own property in
his own name or that Of his wife
worth $l000or more.
4. In the matter Of widows the
same testimony is required as to
her deceased husbands military
record. amount OF income and value
OK property, and that she has no
children who will support her.
1t is not necessary for the appli-
cant to come before the Board, but
to forward without delay the prop
er affidavits above named by mail
to J. {. Matheny, county clerk, Or
to S. w. Sterrett or O. Wilson's, who.
will submit them with the original
application to the board at a meet
ing to be held, July II, 1900, at 0.
Wilson's Office.
Proper blanks for applicant wi
be here in few days and will be
furnished on application to the
county clerk.
The Board will meet on Thurs
day the 10Th day Of July next at
10 o'clock a. NJ. All applications
must be- fled with the Secretary
or with,the Chairman S. W. Ster-
rett on or. before said day.
Blank forms will be furnished
by J. c. Matheny, Clerk, or ~ the
or Chairman.
BY order Of the Board.
S. w. Sterrett, Chairman.
O. Wilson, Clerk
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1900-06-29
Glorious News.

Comes from DR.. D. B. Cargile, OF
Washita, I. IT. He writes: Electric
Bitters has cured Mrs Brewer of scrofula,
which has caused her great suffering for
years. Terrible sores would break out
on her head and face, and the best doc
tors could give no help; but now her
health is excellent" Electric Bitters is
the best blood purifier known. It's the
supreme remedy for eczema, letter, salt
rheum, ulcers, boils and running sores.
1t stimulates liver, kidneys and bowels,
expels pOisons, helps digestion, builds up
the strength. Only 50c. Sold by S j
Carson, druggist. Guaranteed.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1900-06-29
A Number Of Graduates.

The following young men were
graduated last Saturday from the
Dunsmore Business College, and
received the degree Of Master of
Accounts:
LW Bobbett, Union, w. Va;
Fl S Byers, F.. Defiance, Va; G FL
Karnes, Princeton, w. Va; T Z
Kuegele Koiner's Store, Va; Z A
bradshaw, Clover Creek. Va; F D
Dumheller, Hermitage, Va; l.. E.
Davis, Elkton, Va; NJ. S. Nofsing-
er, Parr. Va; j. L. Wallace, Will
li,msburg, W. Va.
This class, taken as whole, has
made the best record in years.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1900-06-29

VIRGINIA:
In Vaeation--In the Clerk s
Office of the Circuit Court OF
Highland County June 1st
1900.
Hugh Ryder &c. Plaintiffs
vs. Upon Suggestion.
William Crummett, Defendant.
The object of this proceeding is TO
garnishee in the hands If said Crummett
$4,000 costs recovered by said Hugh
Ryder &c. against Jacob M. Ryder, by
judgment rendered in the Circuit Court
of Highland at its May term 1894.
And it appearing that said Jacob NJ.
Ryder is not resident of the state of
Virginia; it is ordered that he appear here
within fifteen days from due publication
hereof and do what is necessary 20 pro-
tect his interest.
l.. H. Stephenson, p. q.
Teste:
June 8 1t J G Matheny, Clerk.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1900-06-29
Wbg 50 lloonp
WeQr GIosses?

The America people are degen-
Grating physically.
The advance Of civilization i'm
poses increased labors upon our
physical sense.
Peddfers and the reckless meth
DDS employed by people in fitting
their own eyes >, cause much Of the
trouble.
Plaques devastated whole nations
in olden days-now they are checked
in their infancy. Eye defects that
were thought to be ineurable are
now remedied by the timely applica-
ton of glasses.
We correct any defect that may
be corrected by glasses.
Fl. L. LANG.
Staunton. Va.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1900-06-29
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The Raggedy Tail O the Kite
"a Seliloquy- by Teddy.l

"a. Soliloquyiby Teddy)
If you're waking don't you call mc
-don'tyou call me people dear;
Tomorrow will be the busiest da,
of the presidential year;
A day that will sure be fatal-witl
never ray Of light;
For they want me to balance thu
kite. people-rthey want me t.
balance the kitel "a
Vast for this that | fought in Cub;
with the Spaniards kfown anf
rough .>,f'
For this | rode to victory with N,
Riders rare and rough?
For this | galloped to glory, and
wrote my name in light
TO be the tail o the kite, people =
the raggedy tail O. the kite?
I'm standing betwix the devil-the
devil and deepest sea;
| heard the oniiflous thunder of the
great states calling me.
Calling me loud-for what, people?
Say. do you think it's right?-
To he the tail O the kite hang it.)
the raggedy tail O the kite!
| would to heaven they'd sent me
where the sun all feryia shines.
10 fight the presidents battles in
the blislering Philippines!
Better the raging heather, in their
"loved Egyptian night
Than to be the tail o. the kite, pee
ple-the rsggedy tail O the kite!
This my reward for service in the
burning sun and rain;
This my reward for siIencing the
believing guns of Spain!
To sink my martial identity in dark.
oblivious night.
As the raggedy tail O. the kite, peo'
ple-the raggedy tail o the Kite!
Frank L Stanton.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1900-06-29

Charles Fl. Marks, while acting
in the capacity Of nurse at the Sec
ond Division Hospital of the Fifth
Army Corps at Santiago de Cuba,
used a few bottles Of Cham 5erlain's
Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea Rene
DIV for diarrhoea and found it to
work like a charm. For sale by
John A. Whitslaw, Monterey:
Il E Colaw, Crabbottom; J N
Jones, Doe Hill; S G Slaven, Mead
ow Dale. y
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1900-06-29

DUBEIC SALE of Registered Jersey
Cattle, Southdown and Shropshire
Sheep, and Berkshire and Poland
China Hogs.
The largest sale of pure bred live stock
ever held in this section of Virginia, will
take place at Hill Top" Stock Farm
four miles east of Staunton, Virginia, on
JULY GATH, 1900, when we will sell
without reserve, to the highest bidder, all
Of our
JERSEY CATTLE, ABOUT 40 HEAD
consisting of COWS, bulls and heifers of
the best breeding. About 1870 head of
SoUTHDowN AID SHROPSHIRE SHEEP
AID LAMBS.
Over so head of pure bred
BEnKsHlpE AND POLAND CHINA Hoes,
Of the best strain of blood.
For over Is years "Hiil Top has been
noted for its splendid stock of the above
breeds, and has always been in the Lead
at fairs and live stock shows, whenever
exhibited.
Many of these animals have ranked
with the first of their breed in this coun-
try.
If you want the best blood to start a
herd of Jerseys, Southdown or Shropshire
Sheep, Berkshire or Poland China Hogs,
Hill Top" offers you a rare chance to
obtain them All stock in excellent con-
ton.
TERMS OF SALE.-All sums under $50,
cash. Over that amount credit of six
months will be given the parties to ex-
ecute negotiable notes, satisfactorily en-
dorsed
No sttck will be sold from the farm
until the day OF sale. All stock handled
as carefully as possible until delivered in
cars or to purchasers who take them
from the Farm; but we will not be re-
spoasible for accidents to any stock after
they have been knocked off by Auc-
tieneers. Stock can be seen and exam.
ined any week day from now until day OF
sale We will take pleasure in showing
it, bat will not sell until day OF sale.
Catalogue will be mailed on application
as soon as we can get them out.
S. BROWN ALLEN, Propr.,
doing business as H. A. S. Hamilton d Co.
HAS HAMILTON, Manager
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1900-06-29
r G Corsets for sale st V B
Bishops from so to S1.25.

Our sales in shoes, for ladies,
gentlemen and children, has been
unprecedented this season. We
knew the trade demanded and
would appre ciate late styles and
high grades IN foot ware. We now
carry a stock Of this kind and our
customers appreciate it as is shown
from our sales i'll this line. j. a.
Whitelaw.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1900-06-29
Eastern Highland.
June %, 1900

june 20, IOOO'
We have fine growing weather
now. and the farmers are busy
working corn.
We are glad to say that Mr.. Nor
gan Malcolm who has been sick for
several months is improving slowly.
Our Sunday school at this place
is increasing fast under the man
agement Of Mr.. E. A. Hammer.
Mrs. William Douglas who has
been very sick for the last month
is improving.
Mr.. f. A. Hammer is improving
the Doe Hill road wonderfully. by
cutting down some of the steep
banks. Dick.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1900-06-29
Brother Dickey on the Convention

Brother Dickey on the Convention
FL see,;' saia>Brother Dickey, dat
de 'publikins ell sinners hez done
nominate de vice president or desc
Benighted States--a game chicken
sbyrde' name err Roosevelt. But |
tell you now: he amt gwive roos'
well on dat Mckinley tree. Once
he climbs up, de country'll lose
sight er I'm; en- you'll meyer know
he dar- onless hit come Inter his
head ter saw off de limb he roos I'M
,on!, tell you, dey amt nuttin' in
de Office! Ez fer me, / ruther be
"a congressman, on sixteen drinks a
day en- a long teddy on gwine ter
bed, dan ter be de vice president er
desc Benighted States!' Atlanta
Constitution.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1900-06-29
A Monster Devil Fish

Destroying its victim, is type of con-
stipation. The power of this malady is
felt on organs, nerves muscles and brain.
But DR. Kings New Life Pills are a safe
and certain cure. Best in the world for
stomach, Liver, Kidneys and Bowels
Only 20 cents, at S Carson, drug store.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1900-06-29

Both the Army and the Navy
Departments has issued orders to a
numb of officers in their respec-
tive departments to go to Manila.
which fact gives rise to the sus-
picion that the Government rs pre-
paring for eyentualities in China.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1900-06-29
The Mass-Meeting, Just Past.

The greatest event that has taken
place in these parts, in this the pres.
,ent year, 1900, was the democratic
.mass-meeting that came off last
week. 1t had no promise of magni-
tude, nothing that indicated large
ness, until the very last moment,
when suddenly its greatness was
thrust upon us.
For a month before, on up to the
counting time, not a ripple broke
she smooth, even sea Of Highlands
democracy, and within the home
circle breathed the spirit of unity,
,contentment and joy. But, when
expected least, the breakers that
had been running hither and thith-
err, in the silent deep, arose and in
their might dashed that smooth,
even surface into foam and storm
was upon us, that had not been
forecasted. and from whence t
came we knew not, but the Flood
was there and deluged US. What
had appeared'up to that time as be-
ing so very decidedly one-sided,
was then made to appear Just as
decidedly the other-sided, and then
we were reminded that this is poll
tics. Politics, you are an uncertain
quantity and not much for quality.
In regard to Generals McClintic
and Stephenson, we are deeply inn
pressed with the fact that they
knew when to be still and when 10
make a racket, and they did those
Two things in the order mentioned,
and won the day.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1900-06-29
Reports show that over fttee

Reports show that over fifteen
hundred lives haye been saved
through the use Of One Minute
Cough Cure. Most Of these were
cases of grippe, Group, asthma,
whooping cough, bronchitis and
pneumonia. Its early use prevents
consumption. Trimblc and Luns-
ford.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1900-06-29

Neglect is the short step so many
take from cough or cold to con-
sumption, the early use of One Min
ute Cough Cure prevents consump-
ltion. 1t is the only harmless remedy
that gives immediate results. Ii
cures all throat and lung troubles.
Children all like it and mothers Ell
,dorse it. Trimble & Lunsford.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1900-06-29

Ivy poisoning, poison wounds
and al other accidental injuries
NAV be quickly cured by using De-
Wits Witch Hazel Salve. 1t is
also a certain cure for piles and
skin diseases. Take no other.
Trimble & Lunsford.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1900-06-29

The Chinese ask ''how is your
liver?" Instead Of chow do yon do?'
for when the liver is actiye the
health is good. DeWitt's Little
Early Risers are famous little pills
for the liver and bowels. Trimble
& Lunsford.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1900-06-29

Theodore Roosevelt, nominee for
Vice-President, expects tofmake a
vigorous campaign in the West,
where he formerly. lived
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1900-06-29

New York capitalists have a pro-
ject to erect a. steel plant at Basic
iCity to cost 81, 100000:
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1900-06-29

This government seems to be
very anxious to get tangled up III.
the Chinese puzzle. ~ .1os
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1900-06-29

A nice line of water coolers.
White Mountain ice cream freezerS,
and flower pots for sale by Y b
Bishop.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1900-06-29

Bishops is headquarters.for to-
bacco, cigars, cigarettes and snuff.
All of the above are direct from the
manufacturer.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1900-06-29
Tanners Tools For Sale Pri-
yately.

I have full.set Of tanners tools
For sale including one double-nut
bark mill, all in good condition.
Apply to S. w. Crummett,
Monterey, w.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1900-06-29

Small in size and. great in results
are DeWitt's Little Early Risers,
the famous little pills that cleanse
the liver and bowels. They do not
Crime. Trim bic & Lunsford.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1900-06-29

Monterey, va, Friday, June 30, 1900.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1900-06-29

Entered at the Monterey postoifice as
? second class. natter
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1900-06-29

It is Mckinley and Roosevelt
and Bryan ando--.,
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1900-06-29

A fresh lot of crackers and cakes
lust received at Orndorff's.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1900-05-03
Communicated.

Y Kaplon < Bro. clothiers, Of HarpeTs Ferry and
Brunswick laid the cornerstone Of their new build
ing At Harpcr's Ferry Friday afternoon with some
Gttle guSto. number Of citizens were invited to Be
present witness the and enjoy the set-out that
was 70 follow
IL IS 4 brown stone from Washington Junction
quarry with raised letters carved Of the stone
reading ~ Kaplon X Bro Building Erected 1900
Sealed into the stone : tin box containing name Of
father Of the Kapons, with those Of the children,
also the names OF the architects builder. mayor and
city council. town sergeant etc.
The banquet table 20 which the guests we're after
wards invited. vas spread IN the dinIns-room and
ladcned aih al Of beverages cakes, Iccoream.
fruits etc. Mr. Lanseore, the builder. occupied the
head Of the table and discharged the onee Of toast
master. and Mr.. Grove, representing the papers IN
this part Of the county called upon INST 10 reply
% The Building after whom Others responded
around the board. and the evening passed of one
Of the most enjoyable occasions OF late
The excavation commenced nearly a year ago and
consisted Of the >coCpiug out Of hard rock High
street. opposite the McGraw properties The build
Ing 20 fee; deep By 80 wide and has Al. rs walls up
except the front which % be made IN white enam-
clcd brick iron and glass and vii possibly &c the
hands0mest building IN the county when finished.
Il will be iour-stoy building the 6rsg being is feet
with a graduation 20 the last
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1900-05-03
Among the Churches.

Rev. C. h. Rockey was formally
installed as pastor Of Zion Lutheran
church, of Waynesboro, Pa, Sunday.
Rev. P. H. Miller, of Westminster,
president of the Maryland Synod, de-
livered the charge to the pastor, and
Rev. E. H. Delk, of Hagerstown, de-
livered the charge to the congrega-
ton, after which the pastor was for
mally installed.
There will be preaching services in
the NJ. E. Church on Sunday at Mt.
Wesley at 1880 a. NJ, and at Shep-
herdstown at $50 p. N. Epworth
League $50 p. m. Prayer meeting
at Mt. Wesley at 6.30p. m.
There will be preaching Sunday in
the NJ. E. Church South at Bethesda
at $50 a. m, Uvilla at II a. N, and
ShepherdstOwn $50 P. m. Epworth
League $50 p. m.
The council Of the Lutheran church
of Shepherdstown and Uyilla will
meet at the parsonage in this place on
Friday, May 4th, at , o'clock in the
afternoon.
There will be service in Trinity
Episcopal Church (not in the chapel
next Sunday, May 9th, at l0.30a. m.
The Sunday school will open at 9.l5
a. N.
There will be services in the Pres
byterian church Sunday, if Providence
permits, at Kearneysville at 1880 a.
m. and in Shepherdstown at 80 P.
m.
There will be services in the Re-
formed church on Sunday in Shep-
herdstown at 1880 a. N. and at Kear-
neysville at 3 ?. N.
The Eastern Convocation of the
Episcopal Church will be in session IN
st. Bartholomew Church, Leetewn,
May 9th to 10th.
There will be a Sunday school mis-
sionary service in the Lutheran church
Sunday evening at $50 o'clock. Ev-
erybody invited.
There will be service ia the Luth-
ern church on Sunday in Shepherds
town at 1880 a. N. and at Uyilla at
$50 p. m.
Ground has been broken in Mar
tinsburg for the new Reformed church
and chapel.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1900-05-03
Fire in the Mountains.

There have been extensive fires in
the mountains east and west of Shep-
herdstown, and this section has been
very smoky the past week. In the
Pen-Mar mountains much damage was
done by the burning Of timber.
Forest fires have been raging in
the mountains and hills of Morgan
county, causing considerable loss.
Charles f. Jones, of Jefferson county,
had about 400 cords Of wood burned
near Hancock station by the fires.
Fortunately the loss is covered by in
surance placed by Harrison & Scbley,
of Shepherdstown.
A colored man set fire to pile Of
brush in Mr.. Dandridge's field about
two miles from town the other day,
and the fire spread to Buffers clear
ing, where it destroyed three or four
cords of wood and some fencing.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1900-05-03
Wedding Bells.

WCuuluS pSllS'
Opequon Hall, the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Morgan Vanmetre, nearthe Opsq-
uon creek, about two miles east Of
Martinsburg, was the scene Of most
beautiful wedding last Thursday even
ing at 6 o'clock. The contracting
parties were Miss Mabel Evaline Mil
Ter, the beautiful daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Samuel Miller, and niece Of Mr..
and Mrs. Vanmetre with whom she
has made her home from childhood,
and Mr.. Charles Willis Hodges, third
son of Mr.. and Mrs. G. T. Hodges, of
Shepherdstown. The marriage took
place in the parlor, beneath a beauti-
full floral bell, in the presence of a
large number of invited guests. The
handsome country home looked very
pretty decorated with beautiful flowers
and potted plants. Rev, DR.. Woods, of
the Presbyterian church Of Martins
burg, performed the ceremony, and
Miss Kate Bane presided at the piano
and rendered the wedding march In
an artistic and graceful manner. The
wedding party entered the parlor as
follows: Mr.. Robert Miller, brother
of the bride, and DR.. John Myers, of
Baltimore, as groomsmen; the groom
and his brother, Mr.. Samuel Hodges,
best man; Miss Lenora Miller and
Miss Helen Hawk, as the bridesmaids; ;
Miss Inez Miller, sister of the bride,
the maid of honor; and last came the
beautiful bride on the arm of her
father, who gave her away. The bride
was attned in a handsome travelling
dress and carried Bride roses, and the
maid of honor and bridesmaids were
similarly attired and carried white
carnations. After the ceremony the
guests were invited to the dining room
where delicious refreshments were
served in abundance. The bridal
couple with their attendants and a
number of other friends were driven
to Martinsburg, where the bride and
groom took the B. & 0. train. The
bride received many handsome pres
ents. The groom is promising young
business man in charge of his father 5
interests at Kearneysville, and we ex-
tend to him and his fair bride our
best wishes for their future happiness.
Miss Lulu Miller, daughter Of Mr..
Geo. w. Miller, and Mr.. Herman Bill
myer, son of Capt. NJ. J. Billmyer,
were married Wednesday evening at
the home of the bride, near Snyder's
Mill, by Rev. W. Irving Dice. The
bride was handsomely attired in white
organdie trimmed with lace and car
ried lovely bouquet Of white lilacs.
After the ceremony was performed the
guests were invited out to the dining
room to partake Of refreshments. Mr..
and Mrs. Billmyer will reside at the
home of his father, near Billmyers
Mill. We hope that their married
life may be long and happy one.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1900-05-03
4 fire started in the town of Hu

4 fire started in the town Of Hull,
Canada, opposite the city Of Ottawa,
last Thursday, and almost completely
destroyed Hull. Then it reached
across the river and burned a large
part of Ottawa, causing loss of ST.
100000. In Hull 1000 buildings
were destroyed and in Ottawa l,80O.
Seven persons were burned to death
and $1,000 were rendered homeless