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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-07
CURRENT TOPICS.

The New York Journal of Commerce
says that during November there was
more activity in projecting new cotton
mills in the South and charging estao-
lished plants than in the previous
months, and several important additions
to the South's quota of textile factories
were announced. One was the mill in
North Carolina to produce fine grade OF
cotton damasks. utilizing the extensively
developed water power of the Roanoke
Rapids, near the town OF the same name
The projectors are already interested in
Another important mill is that announced
for Charlotte, n. c., the centre of cotton
manufacturing in its State. This mill is
to turn 10000 spindles and spin 4 fine
grade of yarns No:ember's projected
spindles number $4,000, when, II carried
out, would mean the Investment Of $780,
600. OF these SpindleS 81 900 (nearly one
halD are TO be added by established
mills.
The Memphis Commercial-Appaal repro
duces from the report of the United
States Commissioners of Education, for
the fiscal year 1898, a table showing the
relative number OF pupils enrolled in the
various States Of the Union. According
to this report, there are about 17NOO0OD
pupils in all the schools, public and pri-
waite, of the United States, being q 1-2 per
cent. of the entire population. The Com
says that the table also
shows that the enrolment in the North
Atlantic division of States is 5 IL per
cent. under the general enrolment for
the country in ali the schools, and about
9 - per cent under that for the common
schools. 1t shows that not a single New
England State nor New York, New Jersey
or Pennsylvania reaches the average en-
rollment for the country. ] t shows that
the Southern States have an enrolment
exceeding the average for the country in
the public schools, and that the south
central division OF States has an enroll
ment in the public schools exceeding the
rate for the entire country in both public
and private schools. 1t shows that there
are only two Southern States which have
a lower percentage of enrolment than
and New York. 1t shows
still further that Tennessee and Ken
lucky. with several hundred thousands
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-07
HOW NOW

Congress is again in session and the
Democrats have strong representation in
the Senate and in the House. Mr.. Bryan
said, during his canvass. that if he should
be elected, the first thing he would do
after his Inauguration would be TO cal.
Congress together i'll extraordinary ses-
sion, and that he would then recommend
that the Fiiipinos be gwen their indie
pendence and the promise of protection
from the United States forever against
foreign invasion.
1t will be in order, therefore, for some
representative Of Mr.. Bryan in Congress
10 offer such resolution Indeed. we
shall not be surprised If resolution to
that effect is offered. But il so, Will the
Democrats in good faith support it? Are
the conservative Democrats in Congress
row ready to give the F,ilipinos their in
dependence. to haul down the United
States flag. TO bring the troops home. to
g:ve up the interest that we have in those
Islands. and yet pledge ourselves to ex-
tend the Monroe doctrine to that remote
quarter, and, without exercising any au-
thority over The islanders. give them our
moral and material support in any diff
cnltses they might have with the powers
Of the world?
We do not believe it. Mr.. Bryan.s Philip
pine theory was as visionary as his sill
yer theory and his trust theory and al
the othee. theories of which he has
dreamed The Philippine question Is
practical question. and 1t must be deaf:
with IN practical way. We said time
and again during the campaign. and NE
say It nov. that It is simply Impossible yet
for the Government to ADOPT any specific
and Abiding policy toward the Philippine
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-07
A NEW pAy.Tv

We printed an Associated Press fisna,c,
yesterday 10 the effect that Charles N
Matter. secretary of the Middle-of.the-
Road Popalists. of Indiana. had issuea !,
eau Tor conference to be held at lndian-
apolis December "a. that being the first
step. he says. in the formation Of a nov.
national party. 10 embrace. all the refor,,,
elements This city said he. ..wir, ne
the cradle OF new national party that
will embrace the Social Democrats. silver
Republicans and Reform Democrats.
NE said the other day. In comment,n.
On the conference between Mr. william !
Bryan Mr.. Charles "A. Towne and Mr..
Frederick 7. Dubois, that. IN our opinion
his conference was With a view to organ.
xtAg such . party u Secretary Waiter
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-07
THE THIRD pAN-AMERICAN

Medical Congress, Havana, Cuba. De-
ccmber 26 90. 1000. An Opportu-
nifty TO Visitthe Gem of the AntiI-
les" During. one Of the Must Delight
FIJI of the Winter Months.
The third annual meeting of The Pan
American Medical Congress VIII convene
N Havana, Cuba, December 18th to 29th
1900.
The Seaboard Air Line Railway will sch
special round trip tickets to Havana, Gu
ia. at very greatly reduced rates for this
occasion. Tickets will be on sale Deem
Der 2lst ed and 23d. with final return
limit January 10th, 1901.
The Seaboard Air Line Railway operates
!. through double-daily service between
Richmond and Tampa or Jacksonville, and
offers the choice of routes either through
Tampa, Fla, or Miami, Fla. No change Of
cars between this point and Tampa Trains
connect at Tampa or Miami with steamer
sor Havana. The round trip rate from
1ichmond to Havana will be s67.S5, and this
will include berth and meals on steamer in
10Th directions from Tampa or Miami TO
havana. Cuba, and return. Reduced rates
rom all stations on the Seaboard Air Line
Railway. Correspondence solicited. or call
n any agent of the Seaboard Air Line
Railway for further information concern
ng schedules, ETC., or apply direct to.
z. P. SMITH,
District PASSENGER arant
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-07
sEAnoA;p All: LINE RAILWAY

SEABOARD Aift LINZ tsAiLN a Y l.t'G
MILE BOOKS are sold Tor SO, and will DE
accented for passage from Washington D.
C.. 70 the Florida line, including ali lines
in the system. The 5. \. L R'y also sell
4 200 Mile Book good between Rich
nond and Atlan,n. Richmond and Column
tia G Portsmouth Va. and Columbia
and Atlanta. and between Wilmington and
S Cha and all branches. The 5. A l..
i now operating double daily service out
Of Richmond for Atlanta ana az Points
sor,b and to Columbia, Savannah. Jack
snnvi1ie. Tampa. and all Florida points
~ rains operated over this system have
no superior in the South, and every
courtesy is extended to make the traveller
oo,,, portable. For information concerning
sobad,,;as rates, Pullman reservations.
etc. ppply to c. W Morris, Depot Ticket
:. cent. c. & Q. Depot; Richmond Trans
fer CO., 500 East Main Street, or TO
T. p. SMITH,
District Passenger Agent.
S36 East Min Street.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-07

She sad the Ho.rnrrs promised her q
new dress IL she set tho Bad On fire Al
though the furniture In the rooms WAS
valued at only $40. Hoffman had ;t In
stirred for $500 in the C;eruan.a Fire In
surance Company
Detective Maher then arrested the Hon-
mans The yoaItg man fought the detec-
tive with a chair. injUring Ma,ler's wrist.
The detective eooS ntssbaIId and wife to
the station They were afterwartf ar
raigned in the Morrssan;a Police Court,
MARY Hofrrneyer had rt,r, away from her
parents, who live N BALTIMORE and had
gone to Eve with her relatives She piessrA
ed guilty. bait On the recommendation OF
Assistant District Attorney Walsh. to
wGom she confessed thEs whole matter.
she was set free. The girls mother, who
was in court. took her home
FLEEING FROM CONSUMPTION
Four OF his Children having died from,
consumption. Dr. John ,Rrrne. OF Clinton
Street, Brooklyn. has decided to gave the
lives OF his three daughters and one son
remaining. 70 break Up the torac to wiI,cf,
ne brought his bride forty years ago. TO
take short trip with his family 10 the
South of France and on his return TO
! create new home In that section az
Brooklyn. known as the Hill.
Dr. BrEne has a wide international reou-
tation. and his skill as d surgeon has
taken hsm into many OF the large hos
pitfalls OF Europe. but he has been power
less 10 stay the ravases of consumption in
his home Hale and hearty at seventy,
five. his appearance does not IN the least
suggest the disease which has already
robbed him OF four grown children Mrs.
Byrne is q woman of equal vitality
Consumption suddenly made its appear
auce IN DR.. Byrrie's household ten years
ago. Three .cn.ldrer succurnbed. and I'm
ally the brilliant young son just fnisa-
ing the course OF study which would en-
able him 70 take his fathers work also
passed away.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-07
TIMES BUILDING.
TENTH ANp BANK STREETS
RICHMOND, VA

r1.F p.1LY TIMES Is served by car
rsers on ,hc1r own account In thus CITY
mn Manchester Tor ~ cents q week.
when paid weekly. but ~ sS cents mi rn pGl
a,,,sids az Richmond, 80 cents a
month, $500 q ycar-anywhere IN the
Reading noiiccs. IN readinE-matter type.
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or registered letter Currency ee0A ny
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Address all communications and core
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Specimen copies Tree.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-07
Wedding Cards.

Especial Dispatch to The Times.J
NEWCASTLE, VA, Dec. 6.-Cards are
out announcing the marriage, on the 18th
of December. of Miss Emelie Frances
Yoder. of Newcastle. to Mr. Edgar Lee
Walker. of same place.
Miss Yoder is the sister of Mr.. Howard
w. Yoder, of the Newcastle Bank, and
Mr.. Walker is member of the mercan-
tile firm of Walker & Caldwell.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-07
ANNUAL CONVENTION LEAGUE OF
AMERICAN MUNICIPALITIES,
Charleston. S. C. December 12-t5.

ChnrIeston, 5. c, Decrmber iS-1J.
The Atlantic Coast Line on uccount OF
above occasion will sell round-trip tickets
to Charleston. S. c.. at rate of one fake
for the round-trip. SIS. Plus So. Tickets
on sale December 9th. 10th and nth, with
final limit December "A. 1900. The Atlantic
Coast Line is the Short Line and the only
line operating through Pullman Buffet
Cars and solid trims to Charleston For
schedules, sleeping car accommodations
and further information. apply to Rich
n.ond Transfer Company, No. eo3 East
Main Street; W. Steele. Ticket Agent
Byrd-Street Station: office of the Com
pany, No. S3S East Main Street.
c. s. CAMPBELL.
Division Passenger Agent
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-07
IT CURED HIM

and will cure you. He had rheumatism
and writes US: You sold me bottle of
your Dixie Nerve and Bone Liniment,
which l used freely. rubbing vigorously
with it that night, and was most agreea-
bly, surprised when on getting up the next
morning to find the rheumatism entirely
cured, md my arm perfectly well. I
told the above to a friend suffering In
the same way and he tried your Dixie
Nerve and Bone Ln.ment" and was speed
lily cured.'
1t cures sprains. strains and pains In the
muscles. slnues, sides. limbs and back.
Remember Dixie Liniment. Large bottles
Is cents everywhere.
OWENS & MINOR DRUG CO..
Opposite Postoflce.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-07
D:stric. Passenger Age,

The Southern Bell Telephone and Tele
graph Company announces that telephone
communicau tons can be had over its lines
with Lynchburs. Va; Danville, va.
Roanoke, Va; Wakefield, Va; Appomat
tox. Va: Far1nville, Va: Crewe. Va
Salem, Va; Bedford City. Va; ReidsvilIe,
n. c.; Charlotte, N. c.; Columbia, S. C.
For further particulars inquire at the
Public Tny Stations and at Managers
office. No. 1914 East Main Street
SOUTHERN BELL TELEPHONE AND
TELEGRAPH COMPANY.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-07
Low RATES NORTH AND WEST

Before you travel North or West call
upon or address the undersigned for low
est rates via York River Line and Balti-
more and Ohio Railroad Royal Blue LineJ.
Superb steamer service TO Baltimore, con-
Meeting with the finest, fastest and safest
train in the world Leave Richmond daily
except Sunday, from the Southern Rail-
way Depot at 40 P. VI.
Apply to Richmond Transfer Company.
sO3 East Main Street; or Arthur G.. Lewis.
Southern Passenger agent, Baltimore and
Ohio Railroad, Norfolk Va.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-07
To Be Married.
(sp,cial D,spatch to The Times.)

tSpsciaI Dispatch TO Tie I1mss.1
SUFFOLK, Va, Dec. 6.lMiss Ja ~,
Long. daughter of Mr.. j. c. West, will be
married to. DR.. Kendall James h sl,
Wednesday afternoon, December I'm, at
O'Clock. The ceremony will be performed
al the Methodist Church.
DIR. Hooker is from Whitesviiie' Dei.'
where they will be at home January Is I
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-07
q TO RIA.
p.,,,,t. 1Tha Kind You Have Always Bought
5 g.; :; E; :, 4; Z Z; K:
WHEN YOU WANT

n truss fitted exactly and of the best
make come to see US. We keep crutches.
all kinds CT braces, all kinds OF rubber
Goods. air cushions and pillows. also a full
Stock of hair brushes. clothes brushes.
shoe brushes. fne coognes, toilet soaps,
handkerchief extracts, etc, etc. All kinds
OWENS & MINOR DRUG co.
Opposite Postot.i
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-07
ca . TIT . RIA.
Bs,,a+h, n The Kind Yau Have Always Buuuh'
s's, q Iz1zHzzSZzx

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Price % cents 4 box everywhere.
OWENS & MINOR DRUG CO..
Opposite PostoHce.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-07
GUARD AGAINST DISEASE

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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-07
wants the Revenue Office.
Especial Dispatch to The Times)

-(Spec1dI-D1sp3tcn ,1,L.:
MISUNDERSTANDING NJ c., Dec. ~ t t,!s
city will put UP strong fight LOT u
collectors Office of this internal reVenue
district. President VA. Lemley, OF Va "a
chovia National Bank. is a candidate ~
the place, and he Will have the enuo.ss
ment Of every tobacco manufacturer aiiu
business man here. 800
The strongest point, perhaps. N favor
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-07

Dom Paul Kruger walked barefeaded in
the other day, and British sympathizers
declared that the old man had water on
the BRAIN
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-07

of the office being located here, is the
fact that Winston pays more internal
revenue taxes than all Of the other towns
in this district combined The office Is
now located at Asheville. and Collector
Harkins wants to be reappointsd.
His four wears term expires next June.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-07

A young woman living near Rochester,
n. Y, lost a diamond ring. and the other
day when her father slaughtered a hog.
the ring was found in the brute's stomach
Hereafter she will be careful not to cast
her pearls before swine.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-07

A gas employee in New York committed
suicide 10y blowing out his brains. The lues-
ton arises why he didn't do it by blowing
out the gas.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-07

1t is said that the Constitutional Con-
vention will cost s25O00O. How long will It
require to reduce taxation in that sum?
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-07

The Times is always Indebted TO Trends
who favor 1t with society items and per
sonalE. but must urge that ali sucn Do
sent over the signature of ti,> sender.
All unsigned communications WHY DC re-
jected always.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-07

To Little Joker: No, the esteemed Orange
Observer is not a yellow journal.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-07

Chairman Hull, of the Military Com
m.ttee, seems to be in the wrong berth.
The navy only should have "Hrlls
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-07

In few charity balls are the expenditures
beyond the receipts appropriated to char
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-07
sEAsoARD AIR LINE RAILWAY

t1ith Annual Exhibition Shelby Pour
try Association, Monroe, y. G.. De
cenhcr 4fh to eth, 1900,
For the above occasion the Seabosrd Az
Line Railway viii! sell rouud-trip ticks,s
to Monroe, y. c.. at the rate OF one first
class tare for the round-trip Final liuie
of tickets December 10th. 1890
Tickets to be sold December 81 to eth
inclusive. Fare from Richmond, N.50 For
further information apply to any agent o.
the Seaboard Air Line Railway. or to
Z. p. SMITH.
District Passenger Agent,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-07

MANCHESTER BUREAU, $50
CARRIERS DRUGSTORE. NO. Luz
HULL STREET
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-07

If we all looked and thought alike, one
half OF the world would ne out Of job.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-07

In stopping all kilograms from Smyrna
must wait for ,he 1oattleship's heavy guns
to open up on the Sultan before hearing
from there.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-07

The President denies the reports of cool
ness between himself and ex-President
Harrison. Not even an orange ice was
placed between them at the dinner in the
White House recently.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-07

1t is said that Count Boni de Castellane
is negotiating for house in London, but
the negotiations are likely to hang fire
unless the little Frenchman can get some
man Of means to go on his paper since the
Count himself has nothing left now to go
on but his face.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-07
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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-07

Islands. We must solve the problems as
we come to them one by one.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-07

Those papers which have been publish
get some ammunition from the big cave-iil
in Pennsylvania, where 81 persons were
entombed.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-07

It was not surprising that the elevator
fell In the Capitol at Washington vester-
day. when many OF the Senator's them
selves take drop too much.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-07

The friends of a Western politician whose
heart Continued to perform its functions
after life was extinct, declare that he
was not dead beat.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-07

PETERSBURG AGENT.
MRS. 3. c. HUTCHINSON. LOMBARD
STREET.
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oAsTo7IA.
Rear, thu y Iha Kind You Hasa afaafs Bought
Signature e lsnz7Zzszn
STOP TE ATiCoUGH

before it is too late. with DR.. Dayids
Cough Syrup of Pure Pine Tar. Wild
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Cough, Group, Consumption, Bronchitis
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harmless. pleasant and effective. and sells
for % cents a bottle everywhere.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-07

rounded near Pretoria, and can't get out.
but the British appear to be able only to
Take a little stick
And stir EN- all about
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-07

II, by the passage of the army bill, the
President is clothed with discretionary
power, it will be hard to get a hat big
enough to complete his outfit.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-07

If President Mckinley gets his army Of
100000 men. the question is whether ne
will be able to defend himself against ais
opponents attacks on the administration.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-07

The press Dispatches say that "the sem
occurred when Representative shafroth
| took his seat" Ore of the pages must
have put piece of mince pie in his chair.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-07

TIE MAILING LIST Is ONLY PElNT-
ED ABOUT EVERY TEN pa .,
THEREFORE, DO NOT FEEL lUNEAS9
1FTHE DATE OPPOSITE 1OCR NAM atS
ON THE LITTLE PINK SLIP is NOT
CHANGED AS SOON AS THE SUB
ECRIPTION Is RENEWED.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-07

Stands, We must solve the problems DIS
we come to them one by one
~ 3s5S 94--------------
In few cha rft, halls are the expenditures
shevond he receints appropriated to char
5;tv
-=-----==
Chairman Hull. OF the Military CON-
rn.ttee seerns sto no in the wrong berth.
& ,rba ,,a,,y on,,, ebon,5 have ..H1,llst'
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1t was not surprising that the elevator
fell In the Capitol at Washington vester-
day when many OF the Senators tacm-
..I,,os r., =. dro, too much
=----=--==-----==z---------=.--
The friends OF western polloctan whose
heart Continued to perform les 1uhctioits
a1ter NE was e&tsnct' oeciaie l'i'' ne
was not deaa peat.
:. -. a. 900, af a. arn,r hill the
president is clothed with eascret'onsis
power II VIII be nara 10 get d nat VIZ
eheush 70 coI'piete MS outl..
Tho nroes 7.sn,I,hos CIV that "the son.
cots. &c +,aa,, :, f-o,er.cz "Wednesday
occurred "heh Representative 'on'iiotH
eooA IBIS set " 'ie 49,
aa'e put d piece VI ili'iiee PIC - ~
II President ,Ic,inley gets his army of
1oo ,1., No, tho question is whether ne
VII &c aoie ~ ueAeii" tii''''eiA 'tN 80
cPi'"I'eie' a''achs On 'iie ~
1t is ircported that The Beers are sur
rounded near Pretoria. and can't get out,
but the British aopear to be able only to
.1r,1,a . 1t4x,.:,
-- -S-
r. &C. g, III 4l,,+ Co,,,+ p,,,; a. coe4o1,,,.
:. oo.;a.:., g.. 49,.
,,.,
a.
Count himself has nothing lett now to go
on but MS face.
-1==.I----I- ~
Ia 80 va ~ >ti~ 'S'''-S''iAiP = ' j o.
to open up on the Sultan before hearing
from there.
- ...-..---
1utSe papers WHICH nave oeeli puoiISii-
ing editorials on premature burial might
get some ammunition from the big cave-in
in pernc,1,-an ,1la-a II DerconS were
4,,
The President denies the reports of cool
ness between himself and exLPresident
Harrison Not even an orange ice was
placed between them at the dinner in the
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-07
CONFESSED TO ARSON.


Adolph Hoffman. twcnty-four years old.
and his wife. Florence. yesterday morning
pleaded guilty to the charge of arson in
the first degree, in Part CT the Court OF
General Sessions. before Recorder Goff
The maximum punishment for the crime
is forty years in a State prison. When
the prisoners were remanded for sentence
Mrs. Hoffman. who is a fran appearing
woman, became hystericai.
There was slight fire on November ?
in the home of the Hofmans. on the
second floor OF No: sS7 East 10th Street
The firemen discovered tracesso of kerosene
OIL which had been sprinkled about the
room. There were in the house five fam
lies. consisting OF twenty persons. among
whom were three children. Several per-
sons were injured. and one OF the chill
dren is still i'll from the effects Of the
fire.
Detective Aaher. OF the Alexander Ave
nue. Sta ton. learned that Mary Hoffmeyer.
seventeen years old, cousin OF Hoffman,
was living in the latter.s home. He ar
rested the girl on suspicion Once in GUS
toby the girl confessed that she had set
IRE to bed dn the apartments