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The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1900-09-01
To Ascend the Yanx Sse,
THE NEW YORK PRIMARIES.
What Is shown by the Full Returns
OF the Primaries in Great
err New York.

New York, Aug. 30.-Full returnA
from Tuesdays primaries in the
Greater New York, show that the
New York county republican organi-
aztion was successful in all except
the twenty-frst assembly district,
where Abraham Gruber, who opposes
the county committee, was success
full. Tammany Hall was successful in
holding control Of the democratic or
ganiaztion in all districts. John C.
Sheehan failed to recapture the lead
ership of the Ninth district from
Frank Goodwin, who had the support
OF Richard Croker.
In the Seventh district, James W.
Boyle was defeated by Richard Kea.
hon. This contest was carried on in
side the organization, but ii was gen
orally understood that Mr.. Croker IA
vored Boyle.
In Brooklyn, Kings county, the
regular organizations won except in
the Sixteenth assembly district where
the present republican leader, Assist
ant Postmaster VIM. j. Taylor, was
beaten by Naval Officer Robert Shar-
key Michael j. Dady retained the
leadership of the first district.
On the democratic side, Hugh Nc
Laughlin won in all districts and will
have a solid delegation of SO in the
state convention. The candidacy OF
Bird S. Coler, for governor, did not
figure in the Brooklyn primaries.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1900-09-01
AN OCEAN LINERS PERIL.
saved by Waning Blast From the
siren of u Deep Sea Mis-
sion Launch.

st. Johns, n. f., Aug. 30.-Dr. Gren-
fell, superintendent OF the Deep Ses
Mission OF Labrador Fishermen, who
arrived here yesterday and reported n
tour-masted transatlantic passenger
steamer had narrowly escaped becom-
ing n total wreck in fog in the
straits of Belle Isle, within a few
miles Of the point where the British
steamer Scotsman was wrecked Sep
TENDER 20 last, does not give the date
the steamer was endangered, but it is
considered likely to be about August
I6, near Flower cove, and in dense
fog. Grenfcll was coasting through
the straits in mission launch, and
was rounding hidden ledge OF rock
lying half mile OFF shore, when Q
liner was sighted racing along at, he
says, about 20 miles an hour, and
heading directly for the shoal, She
was between him and the land, and
the doctor expected every moment
TO see her wrecked. But DR.. Gren-
fell blew the launch's whistle and
alarmed her, causing her to change
her course, just escaping disaster. 1t
was too foggy to note the steamers
aame or the line she belonged to.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1900-09-01
A MISSOURI HURRICANE.
County, MO.-Much Damage
Done ut Sedalia.

Sedalia, Mo-, Aug. ga terrific
storm ragged across Pettis county
from the northwest to the southwest
Monday. In Sedala a part of the
opera house was blown away. A
building occupied by George Keister
as a saloon was unroofed and one
wall blown away. Two brick build
ings on Main street were partially
blown down, and horse standing
in front of one of them was killed.
A farmer standing in the door Of
Leftwich's blacksmith shop was in
Jured by flying timbers. Two colored
men standing in the door of Estes
grocery store were injured by a fall.
ing porch.
At the cemetery, the funeral OF
George Bonker was in progress, and
there was almost panic when the
storm struck and snapped the trees
around the open grave. There were
more than 100 trees blown down in
the cemetery, and the beautiful grove
at Liberty park looks like a clearing
after the storm. The ampitheater
was blown 100 yards into the kite.
shaped track, and the smaller build
ings were damaged.
AT the Missouri, Kansas & Texas
hospital many trees were uprooted,
and Broadway and Seventh streets,
the parked streets Of the city, are lit
tered with the limbs of trees. The
Jaynes home, at Broadway and Ohio,
stands markedly in the center of q
block, It's handsome yard void Of trees
and shrubs.
In the country, corn was beaten
into the mud, and outhouses by the
dozen were blown away. On the
Smithton road, mile from Sedala,
the bed and top Of buggy were
found lodged in u hedge.
The telegraph wires Of the Postal
company, and the wires of the tclc-
phone company between this city and
Smithton can not be used, The storm
was the worst In the recollection OF
Sednlions, and the damage can not
yet be estimated.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1900-09-01
SOME SPEEDY OLD VETS.
Twsnty-Nine q. A. II. Veterans En-
gage In n Bicycle Race at
the Chicago Reunion.

Chicago, Aug. 30,--One OF the feat
ures OF the encampment which at
trnclcd much attention was the veter-
nnB' bike road race IN which 20 old
soldiers started. The course was
from Halstead street straight west to
GARFIELD park and once around the
park, q total distance Of Ave miles.
The winner was j. Patterson, CT
years of age, Of Greenfield, Ind, Pat
terson covered the distance In 1888,
terson covered the distance IN 1888.
j. l.. Smith, OF Cleveland, won the
time prize, making, the course In 10
minutes 20 seconds.
NJ. llamerly, 65 years OF age, fin
ished second In 2l5s, NJ. r. Shook, Of
Chicago, while riding In the race, col.
lldcd with another rider and was
thrown, being badly but not danger
ously bruised.
Of the 20 starters In tho race, ~
finished
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1900-09-01
CUBAN PATRIOTISM.
The Kind that IL GOing 10 Make the
Formation of n State Cow
eminent Difficult.

Santiago de Cuba, Aug. 30.-The Gu
ban Libre, the organ Of the black
paryt, an fierce opponent Of every
thing American, has outdone itself in
an article referring TO the utterances
OF Gov,-Gcn, Wood during his recent
visit 10 this city.
"This Canton Doctor, with prcten.
sions TO diplomacy" says the Cuban
Libre, "is n master OF the art OF hy-
pocrisy He advises us to put aside all
political divisions
eve charge him with being In COL
fusion with the republican party to
ignore our protests against the Illegal
registration OF electors and TO incito
us to n bloody conflict, thus enabling
the United States TO take despotic
measures and TO continue the Amcri-
can occupation indefinitely.
1--WE shall maintain battle against
this faction OF renegades until no
American bayonets are In Cuba to
protect them. Then there will DO
time TO punish them as traitors"
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Live stock Markets.

g.. Lou,s-cat!lcaTaney exports, Eso1
$50; COWS and hsifers, ta.6o9leo' Hogs
Packing, .st,isaSs6 butohers ESqS IN,
E,b0Uto0i lambs. N.00qbB.
Chlcago-cattle-Good TO prime stec-s,
N,bogelo, poor TO- medium 2, .isa NeSds y
0i6o, hoifors, &00di5,0Q; Gamers 10000
400 calves E.oo1ls5i Texas fed steers,
N,2ju60o; Texas grass steers, y3.3ofr4 20.
Hoss-Miyod and butchers ,sts6db toj
good to. choice heavy, .N.ssqoSi rough
Good TO choice Yethers, taoSatcoi f4ir tc
,h9lcS mixed ss,oaa'e ,S wesIcrn yneso TO
lambs, NooQOoSi western lambs, 1890
b0O,
Kanras city Cattle - Native stucrs,
N&u6 GSt Texas steers, 2,boho,sO Texas
COWS. 81 5ah2OQi native cows and helfers
u eOutgbi. stockers and feeders. ss.b0f4 e3i
calves, ~ b0ffb50, Hogs-Heavy n aS1p
hoiM packers, s5oOW51b; mixed iisO@
tiee Isbhs.. si'cSs ~, .Iys Grs 4, Nip
D5OuiOo
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1900-09-01
TIE ENCANPN[NTA At WORK
fhe Real Business of the Annual
Encampment, Grand Army of
the Republic, Begun.
SESSIONS HELD At STUDEBAKER HALL.
The Day Devoted to Addresses of
Welcome and Responses Thereto
and the Listening to the COmman-
der-in-Chiefs Address and the
Annual Reports.

Chicago, Aug. 30.-In Studebaker
hall the veterans of the G.. A. r., who,
on Tuesday, marched in parade,
turned their attention to matters Of
business. The annual meeting was
formally called to order at 1890
o'clock by Commander-in-Chief Shaw.
The hour originally set for the meet
ing was ten o'clock, but so many Of
the old soldiers were late in an
swering the roll call that it was found
impossible to commence on time.
The Meeting Opened.
Gen. Shaw announced that the
meeting would be opened with prayer
by Chaplain Granin. The audience
rose and remained standing during
the prayer.
Welcomed by Mayor Harrison.
Mayor Harrison then came to the
front of the rostrum to formally well
come the soldiers to Chicago. His
address was happily received.
Response by Commander shaw.
COMMANDMENTS Chief Shaw of the
Grand Army, replied to Mayor Harri-
son for the members of his organiza-
ton, expressing the thanks of the
army for the hospitality shown them.
Welcome From Illinois Veterans.
As Gen. Shaw resumed his seat, j.
M. Longenecker, commander of the
department of Illinois, rose to greet
the veterans in behalf of the soldiers
of Illinois. He made a happy little
speech which evoked much applause.
A FeIicitous Response.
Gen. Louis Wagner, who responded
for the members of the army, was no
less felictuous in his reply, express,
ing the gratitude OF his comrades to
the men of Illinois.
Reports Submitted.
Following the address of Gen. Shaw
came long list of reports submitted
by the minor officials and the vari-
Gus committees of the organization.
The reports submitted were those of
the executive committee, council OF
administration, Adjt.-Gen. Stewart,
Quartermaster General Atkinson,
Surgeon General Baker, Chaplain-in-
Chief Grimm, Judge Advocate General
Torrance, Senior Merchandising
Chief Robbins, Junior Vice-Com-
mander-in-Chief Mintong, Custodian
Holcamb, Inspector General Cummins,
committee on legislation Of veterans
in public service and of the committee
on pension legislation.
AT the conclusion Of the reading Of
the annual reports Of the various OIL
GERS an adjournment was taken until
1880 p. m, when consideration Of re-
ports was resumed in executive SEES.
siuu
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HAD SPEED TO SPARE.
The Alabama Wasn't Driven At Hcs
Utmost speed In Her
Trial Tuesday.

Washington, Aug. 30.-The navy de.
partment has received an official tcle-
gram confirming the press reports Of
the successful speed trial Of the Ala.
bama. A dispatch to the department
from Admiral Rodgers said that tho
Alabama had made IN average Of /,
knots. This was supplemented by u
message from Chief Engineer Perry
saying.
Alabama easily made II knots
without driving or mishap OF any
kind"
The easy manner In which the Ala.
bama exceeded her contract speed by
full knot leads the department to
believe that, driven az hor full capac-
ity she might exceed her trial speed
by n considerable fraction. There
was no speed premium paid on tho
Alabama and her builders probably
felt that IL was useless TO force her to
the utmost limit at the risk of u prob.
able mishap 10 the machinery.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1900-09-01
pILlNG UP THE DEATH ROLL.
Mrs. Charlotte Wright Dies In jail,
the Fourth Victim Of the Dis
graceful Riot AT Gilman, III.

kankakce, H., Aug, a0,-Mrs, Char.
'otte Wright, whose alleged misdecds
were the cause Of the tragedy at
Gilman, died at the 1roquols county
Jail Mt Watseka yesterday. The loss
OF blood and exposure with the tedi.
GUS roundabout ride TO Watscka
caused her death. This makes four
deaths resulting from Sunday nights
disgraccful riots, the victims being
John Myers, Michael Ryan, Bessie Sal.
ter, and Mrs. DR.. Wright, George win.
oughby, one OF the injured at Gilman,
is expected TO die ut any time.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1900-09-01
HOPE TO AVERT A STRIKE.
The scranton U'aJ Hoard Of Trade
Trying 10 Drina Coal Miners
and Operators Together.

Scranton, Pa, Aug. 3o.-It chn. be
definitely announced that the Scran.
ton board of trade viii hold special
meeting for the purpose Of taking
some action TO prevent, II possible,
the threatened strike Of the anthra.
cite coal mines, II Ii intlmatcd by
one high In the confidence Of the lead
Ing members OF the organization that
a conference between the operators
ind miners In this part OF the nm.
thracltc field, arranged through the
influence Of some Of tho prominent
members of the board, Is y posslbil.
Ivy.
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HE IS WANTED IN MISSOURI,
Wanted by the Authorities
~ savannah, Mo.

Dubuque, H., Aug. 30.-l'red 1rle,
arrested here, TUESDAY night, Is want
cd by Missouri authorities on sus.
picion that he knows who killed Guy
Shelliam and Henry Speth, OF Platte.
vile, Wis. He was In their company
when they left Dubuque, and WAS
seen with them near Kansas City.
Their dead bodys were found beside
the Chicago Great Western track
near Savannah, Mo, july 30.
lrle disappeared at the same time,
and was not apprehcndcd until last
night,
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1900-09-01
THE DREAD BUBONIc PLAGUE.
Two Members Of Isolated FAMILIES
81 glasgow Fall victims
20 the Plague,

Glasgow, Scotland, Aug. 3o,-Two
rlrls and boy, members Of Isolated
families, have fallen vlctms OF the
bubonIc plague, though the medical
authorities assert that the attacks
are less vIrulcnt thnn In the eases
which have already proved fatal
In the event of further spread OK
.he disease, Glasgow shipping Will
u, obably be quarantned.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1900-09-01
G SUPREME IMPORTANCE.
The Diplomatic Rather Than the.
Military Situation in China
Most Important Now.
sovERNMEAT OFFICIALS ARE ANXIOUS.
uould Like to Find Someone to Set
tie with on q Satisfactory BASIS
and Then Get Out of China-The
Cabinet Busy with the Trouble
some Topic.

Washington, Aug. 30.-The calling
nf A special cabinet meeting to con-
,der the latest Developments in the
Chinese situation, following a mid
night conference, and several SIMILAR
conferences with Secretary Root and
Mr. Adee within the last two days,
embassies the amount of attention
the president is devoting to this
troublesome topic.
The Government Better Advised.
It il understood that the govern.
ment is better advised than it was
Tuesday as to certain important ele.
ments Of the Pekin muddle.
Baron Speck Won Sternburg, the
German charge, called on Acting Sec
retary Adee, and it is understood his
purpose was to talk over the ques-
ton of Ii Hung Chang's credentials.
One effect of Germans refusal to ac-
cept Ii as plenipotentiary will be to
delay peace negotiations, at least un.
iii Field Marshal Waldersee's arrival
In China, several weeks hence.
This fact is not contemplated with
equanimity by our government, the
president being DESTROYS Of terminal
ing the present unsatisfactory STATE
Of affairs in China as soon as this can
be done with houor and security and
providing the objects laid down in
his various notes can be attained, he
will consider the United States has
performed its duty from military
Responsible Negotiator wanted.
point Of view. Therefore, II our gov
eminent can find some responsible
person with whom to conclude an
agreement, and such an an agreement
can be arranged on basis that will
fully conserve the rights of the Unit
ed States, without infringing upon
those OF the other powers, a speedy
withdrawal OF the United States
troops from China may be expected.
and it is entirely possible that Field
Marshal Count Waldersee will not, af'
ter all, exercise command over an,
American troops in China.
Nothing 10 Publish.
Beyond short message relative TO
the situation at Annoy, which - still
regarded as threatening, the state de-
partment had nothing to publish.
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ASSASSIN OF AUNB[RI.
Brisci, Who Killed King Humbert
Of Italy, Before His Judges
at Milan.
FOUND GUlLTyAAD GIVEN LIFE SENTENCE
The Prisoner Declared that He De-
cided to XIII the kIng"TO AvenBe
the Misery of the People and My
Own"-"Acted without Advice or
AccOmplices."

Milan, Aug. 30.-The trial Of Bresci,
and killed King Humbert of Italy, at
Monza, while his majesty was return
ing from gymnastic exhibition,
opened here. ...
An immense crowd of people gath
cred about the court from early morn
ing, seeking admission to the court
room, where only few places were
reserved for the ticket-holding pub
lie. The hearing began at nine
o'clock. Bresci sat in the dock, calm
and almost indifferent. His counsel,
Signor Martelli, head of the Milan
bar, and the anarchist writer, Signor
Morlino, made requests on various
grounds for an adjournment, which
were refused.
Bresci Apparently Unmoved.
While the indictment, which was
very long, was being read, Bresci was
apparently unmoved, and scanned the
faces of the audience without any
signs of fear or effrontery. The in
dictment showed tina the assassin in
dulged in incessant target practice,
and that he prepared bullets so as to
render them more dangerous
Witnesses Introduced.
The witnesses were then intro
duced. There were eleven for the
prosecution and five for the defense.
The examination of Bresci fol.
lowed. He declared he decided to kill
King Humbert after the events OF
Milan and Sicily, ito avenge the mis-
cry of the people and my own" He
added: 81 acted without advice or ac-
completes"
Admitted the Target Practice.
The prisoner admitted the target
practice and the preparation of bull
let's. He spoke in low, firm voice,
and said he fred three shots at three
yards with his revolver. The wooden
targets were here placed on the table
before the judges.
Two hours suspension of the court
ensucd and then the witnesses were
heard.
The Story of the AssRssinatiOn.
A brigadier of gendarmes, SALVATORE,
recapitulated the story of the assas-
sination of the king. He said he saved
Bresci from the crowd, who nearly
lynched the assassin. Bresci, when
rescued, was covered with blood.
The Kings Last words.
Gen. Avogadro des Contes de
Quinto, the kings aide-de-camp, who
was with his majesty when the latter
was killed, recounted how the king
was shot, saying that the king tried
TO reply to n question Of the witness
after the crime. His majesty start
ed: 81 truly think"--. The king
stopped in the middle OF sentence said
Yes and then expired.
The testimony Of witnesses Calm
bert and Oliyiers did not adduce any
new facts.
The Royal Groom, Lupi.
The royal groom, Lupi, deposed
that he seized Bresci by the throat.
A witness named Ramella, who lodged
with Bresci and friend three days
prior to the crime, said the prisoner
was always perfectly calm.
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ASPIRES TO THE PRESIDENCY.
Gen. BarlOIOme Masso Holds AIooi
From Preliminary Politics,
as He Aims Higher.

Bayamo, Province of Santiago de
Cuba, Aug. 30.-At Manzanillo, Tues
day, Gen. Bartolome Maso declined
the nomination for delegate to the
convention, in spite of the great pres
sure brought to bear on him, claim
ing that it would identity him with
some political party, and that his ac-
ceptance would defeat his ambitions
for the presidential nomination, to
which he aspires.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1900-09-01
THE PRINCESS HATZFELDT.
Now said She WAS Not N Passenger
on the Oceanic. Hut Re-
NAMED In Europe,

New York, Aug, 3O,-lt Is reported
here that the Princess llatsfeldt,
adopted daughter of the late G, Z.
Huntington, was passenger on the
Oceanic, from Liverpool, Her name,
however, was not ON The passenger
list, and at the Southern Pacific rail.
way Offices IL was snid that she Ia
stll In Europe.
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one of Williams Murderers Jailed.

Marshalltowf, H., Aug. ao.-Among
80 trnmps arrested and now In the
county jail, one named Gray was posi-
lively identified, yesterday, Ms the
man who killed Joseph Williams, the
colored drnyman, while defending two
young girls from the assaults of u
gang Of tramps Monday evening
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% PARAMOUNT IMPORTANCE.
The Diplomatic situation mt Present
In Paramount

IN furumouut
Washington, Aug. 3O.-The diplo-
matte rather than the military situa-
ton, is still regarded as OF supreme
Importance. Again Mr.. WI, the Chin
ee minister, was an early caller at
the state department. He was much
disturbed in mind over the reiterated
report that the foreign admirals are
going TO restrain Earl LIS liberty of
communication with his own govern
ment,
Minister WI Indignant.
The minister was indignant at the
report, and was much comforted by
the assurance he had from Acting
Secretary Adee that the report prob
ably was an old one referring to the
conditions that existed ut Taku be-
fore the beginning Of the march on
Pekin. The minister was very strong
" OF the opinion that any renewed at
tempt TO interfere with III Hung
Chang, either in his movements or IN
his communications with the imperial
government, would prove most disas-
trous In Its effect upon the earnest eff
forts now being made by the viceroys
as well as by the imperial government
Itself, he said, TO terminate the pres
ent hostiltlcs In China.
For WintcrinR Troops In China.
II IN stated ut the war department
that preparations are being made for
wintering 5000 United States troops
IN China. The report that Gen. Chat
lee was arranging to winter 10000
troops, probably originated before the
general was informed that The troops
on The way to China had been diverted
~ Nagnsaki TO Manila, These ar
fahgemcnts are made In order to
guard against failure Of peace nego'
tatlons.
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Ruin In Pekin.

London, Aug. 30.-An account of the
conditions prevailing in Pelin, dated
August IS, and mailed thence to
Shanghai, whence it was cabled, Tues
day,says that the capitalnow presents
an aspect of absolute desolation. The
destruction has been simply appall-
ing. What used to be Legation street
is now unrecognizable.
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Duke 81 Manchester n bankrupt.

London, Aug. 30,-Thc duke OF
Manchester was adJudIcated bank.
rupt, entnillng his resignation from
ali his clubs. The petitions TO the
bankruptcy court included one from
.he young nobleman himself, whose
Icce ptnncos are 40 widely distributed
In unknown hands that his friends,
Tor some time, have strongly urged
his radical course,
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Chippewa Falls, Wis, Aug. 2o,-Thc
business portion Of Cartwright, q town
OF 1000 inhabitants near here, was
destroyed by fire yesterday. Among
the places burned were the snwmll,
planning mill, flour mill, Dltncy's ware.
house and number Of stores and
dwellings, Assistance was sent from
nearby towns,
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JAPANESE MOVEMENTS.
SAID to be Moving n Force From
Taxa OF PaO-TinR-Fu.

'"'a 10 be Moving n Force FrOm
Taku OF Pao-TinR-Fu.
Berlin, Aug. 30.--According to q
dispatch received here from Tien
isin' Japanese forces IRE understood
70 DO now on their way from Taku
70 pao'ring.Fu capital Of the prov
,nce OF Chl.Li), with the direct OBJ
'eet OF occupying the latter place.
The German vicc.ndmlral No Taku
reports the arrival at pckin, August
~ OF German convoy with provi-
Alons,
:. The rallrond from Tlcn Tsln to
rang Tsun In working, but from the
inter place TO pekIn the road Ia In
Dad shape.
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A New Naval Queen.

Boston, Aug. 30.-There is new
queen of the American navy--the
United States battleship Alabama,
which, Tuesday, won the title in ono
of the most magnificent speed trials
yet held in the history of the navy.
Her average speed for four hours of
continuous steaming was II knots.
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Obligatory Military Service.

Santiago de Chile, Aug. 3O.-(via
Galveston)--Obligatory military serv-
ice has been approved by the CHILEAN
congress, President Errazuriz has inn
proved in health and will resume di-
rection of public affairs at the END of
September.
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Winnipeg, Man., Aug. 3O.-As re-
suit Of incendiarism the block on
Portage avenue from Garry to Smith
street was almost destroyed by fire
Tuesday night. Eight business prem
ises were damaged or completely de-
molished by the flames. The total
loss will amount to $4,000.