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The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-12-13
JACOB LITMAN DID
NOT APPEAR IN COURT

-opeclaI 70 Inc 0VI'
Webster, Dec. 12.-Jacob Litman, the
baker for Mendal Bloch. who made a
stir by appearing on the streets yes
terday devoid of outer clothing, did
not appear in the District Court today
10 answer to a charge Of assaulting
his employer, Mr. Bloch. He was ar
rested last night by officer William Hy-
land on a warrant charging him with
assault and was later bailed out by
Harry Sanders. The case was called
this morning by Clerk of Courts Fred
erick H. Berger, but Litman failed to
answer. 1t seems that the parties con-
cerned agreed to settle the case after
Lftnan had been arrested. 1t is said
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-12-13
ASHBURNHAM

The annual church meeting for this
election Of officers was held at the lee
ture room In the church, Wednesday
evening, December IL. Officers were
elected as follows: T. s. Eaton, moder-
ator: William F. Stone, clerk. George
II. Sibley, treasurer; Thomas 5. Eaton.
Enoch L. Bancroft and Hosea J. Mar
cy, standing committee: deacon for
four years, Hosea J. Marcy; Braman
Rich and s. A. Newton. members Of the
advisory board; Rev. G.. NJ. Pierce, su-
perintendent Of the Sunday school. and
William F. Stone. assistant superinten-
dent. The meeting adjourned for five
weeks
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-12-13

Mrs Mary Glynn of NorthVillage
was found guilty of drunkenness in the
District Court and was fined So, and
placed on probation until March 13.
The continued cases Of Daniel Murray
and John Cantwell charged with
drunkenness came before she court
The men were given 30 days in the
House Of Correction. Deputy Sheriff
Maurice p, Clare and officer Patrick
Cronin took the prisoners to Wcrces-
ter later in the day. Fred Jandron, a
woodchopper, was fined 50 for being
drunk.
The funeral services Of the late
Miss Mary L. Whitney was held at the
home Of Charles Bigelow in North
Webster at ] o'clock Thursday after
noon The Rev. Thomas T Elmer Of
ficiated. The burial was at East Web
ster.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hartley, who
have just returned from a trip South,
report a pleasant journey. In Washing
ton they attended the church where
President Roosevelt worships. The
President walked to the service. When
the service was over the audience re-
manned standing until the President
and his family had passed out. Mr..
and Mrs. Hartley secured a seat direct
ly behind the Presidents pew.
Vance Crosby who has been around
the world on the transport Gen. Shar-
man. and who has been lately en-
ployed in the Corbin Shoe Factory, has
gone to Boston where he will work in
the Plant Shoe Factory.
Friday evening the Father Mathew
team of Worcester will play the local
basketball team in Music Hall A
warm game Is expected, and Webster
is confident of winning.
William A. Dee won 500 wagered
on the election of Mr.. Fletcher.
james Adams. a veteran of the
civil war, is seriously i'll with heart
trouble at his home on School Street.
DR.. Lyon Of oxford was a visitor
in town Thursday.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-12-13
NORTH GRAFTON

President Fred L. Atchue and Secre-
tary John Lyons Of the Bay State Club
have resigned and Withdrawn from the
club. At a special meeting Wednesday
night Alexander Peloquin was elected
president and Joseph LeClair was elected
secretary. The members are considering
the question of disbanding and reorgan-
izing the old Olympic Club. special
meeting will be called in few days.
The concert committee of the Ladies'
Aid Society of the Baptist Church has
nearly completed the program for the
concert TO be given in Barker's Hall
Tuesday night in connection with the an
nual fair. The committee is: Mrs. Rob
ert L. Halves. Mrs George NJ. Stearns
and Miss Cynthia NJ. Halves.
Work on the granary which IS being
built for the Davenport Coal Company is
being pushed with all possible speed.
Oscar L. Hutchinson and Robert L.
Halves are doing the work
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-12-13

that Litman gave Mendal Bloch a re-
ceipt to the effect that all back wages
had been paid to him and Bloch de-
cided not to push the case. Not one
Of those implicated in the affair pre-
scented themselves at court this morn
ing. 1t is said that Litman was seen
taking late car last night for Wor-
cester. The case was defaulted.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-12-13

q a . IT . E Z a.
sos-,tb n The Kind You Have Always BOugh
Signature af L1HzzI
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-12-13

Raftery. Ellen G.-Hannah
G. Hines, Providence Street 10
Garbutt William - Frank
Jones, Ludlow STREET.. LOO
NEOUS-Gauthier
Sarah M.-Patrick NJ. Dali
ton ....--.. $3.50 I'"V
Simpson, Lizzie E.-John E.
Woods ct al. ............... 5OO.O
Howe. Mary A. John G.
Prouty ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS l'VO
Allison, Grace M.-Ellen L.
Goddard ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. I.OO
Goddard, Charles S.-Grace
M. Allison .................. I.OO
Scheduled, Lovina E. ct al
Mary A. Nichols .......... 4175.O
Goodwin, George-George F.
Goodwin NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. LOO
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-12-13
SHIRTS--W WHITE and FANCY.

Mems White Shirts,
Numbered and unlaund-
cred, linen bosom, cut full,
Sc inch long ...........50c
Mems Dress Shirts, made
from finest cotton,all linen
bosoms and bands. 5 90
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-12-13
HOLIDAY
FURNISHINGS

Mems Swell Neckwear-Tecks,
Ain Hands, Bows-regular soc
Silks 25c
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-12-13
Arthur w. Hall Had Charge Of En-
tertainment in VeStry Of Sec
ond Congregational Church
MiIIbury Thursday Night
ALL PRESENT HAD
EXCELLENT TIME
MiIIbury Fire Department Must
Look About For New SteedS-
Milk Dealers Think They Ought
to Advance Price of Milk a
Cent a Quart

-bptcid4 10 AhV Hf''
Millbury, Dec. 12.-The regular
monthly sociable and supper OF the La
dies Benevolent Society OF the second
Congregational Church took place IN
the church vestry this evening. the
affair was one Of the most successful
in the history Of the church, thanks to
Arthur w Hall who had charge OF the
entertainment part. The entertain
ment was called the white Cap Sis
ters " Mr.. Hall took the principal
mart and made a decided hit. Others
Who took part were Inez Langdon,
Mrs. q. K. Fisher, Clara Carter, Edith
Dudley, Alice K. Sweetser, Miss Mar
Raret Armsby, Miss lola ferguson,
Miss Stella Sutciffe, Mrs. Nathan r.
Hull. Miss Dora Sweetser Miss Clara
Church, w. Eugene Wood. The en-
tertainment was much enjoyed by all.
large number Of people partook OF
the supper. A neat sum was realized.
The monthly secials and suppers at
this church are social features OF the
town.
-Rv all indications, the Millbury Fire
Department will have trouble regard
ing horses TO draw the fire apparatus
Harry n. Goddard has been turilsnlls
horses for some time. After Jan. J. a
new man must be found as Mr.. COO
dard is sick of the business. This IS
not the first time that Millbury, or that
part near the Centre of the town has
been in such a predicament 1t can De
said that no man who at present fur-
nishes the horses has done so TO oolge
the town and not for value received
Mr. Goddard has always been on time
with his horses and men and much
credit has been given to him Tor MS
efficient service. The trouble ana
botber Of the work however, Is too
much and the Fire Department must
get somebody else. Mr.. Goddard states
that his horses have all that they can
do in the day time and as his men are
also worked to the limit. he cannot
see his way clear to serve the town
next year.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-12-13

We Give No Rewards. An offer OF
this kind is the meanest Of receptions.
Test the curative powers Of Ely's
Cream Balm for the cure Of Catarrh,
Hav Fever and Cold in the Head and
YOU are sure to continue the treatment
Relief is immediate and a cure fol-
lows. Il is not drying, does not pro-
duce sneezing. 1t sOothes and heals
the membrane. Price 50 cents at drug
gists or by mail Ely Brothers, So War
rem Street, New York
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-12-01
DON'T NEGLECT YOUR KIDNEYS
The Most important Organs in the Body
Symptoms OF Disease and Cure.
Free Advice

The kidneys may get weak or diseased
from d thousand aud Que causes nou
oYerwOtR. worry, 4 sample cold, FROM iii
ing or strain, excess, high living, etc.
Many 0f Que gFeat men die from
Biights Disease because SO many OyerwcrS
themselves. Other folks sufer from Dia.
lefes, DrOpsy. Swelling Of The Feet and
Ankles. rheumatism, Bad Blood, Goat.
Gravel, Inflammation OF the Bladder, Sleep
iessness, Anaenia, Nervousness. Headache,
Neuralgia, Urine looks badly, with strong
odor, frequent desire 10 pass water, Dl2Ai-
tcsR
All these diseases would go L tho Mid,
ncys would only do their work III YOU Viii
take Stuarts Gin and Buehu they will
help your kidneys do their work. aud
Sthfrfs Gin and Buchu viii destroy the
poisoa so that a permanent cure Is made
after all else falls. All the symptoms
promptly disappear and you feel better from
Stuart's Gin and Buchu give energy, life
and power to the kidneys. They cause the
Kidneys 10 parity the blood, 10 make 1t
retder and healthier and more nourishing.
Puts new nfe Into yorr body. new color
into yonr blood, new ambition into your
mind, new use into your muscles. Sold at
drug stores or by express. prepaid, ii.
Thoroughly tested for 20 years, Stuart .
Gin and Buchu, pleasant TO take. You can
rely on this grand cure for weak Kidneys.
Free medical advice given on kidney trouble.
stuart Drug Co, 30 wall street, ATTAIN a
Ga. Sold Ia Houston by kieslns, oos Main
Ftxeet.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-12-01
IHANks REruRNEp.
The Shelterino Arms Has Been Rcmenr-
bered Its Objects,

ne oheNeIlhD tNu'S Ila9 ocCO HI'"eI"-
bered Its OBJECTS
10 the Editor OF The POST
rit ,r.,, >......t,.. On A, 49,.
'i'uN'u", ''N"'' "''"'''' "' rs 'n'
thanksgiving season has past, IL VIII per-
hans be right for MS tn express our appre-
..,,ti,,, of t,c hind rer,c,,hor,,c.,s "a ,,,,
W wa
friends IN TINS pnpRc manner We were
kindly remembered by gifts OF both odihles
ana Nancy ana vcre t1crohy aha ia oar
80 ,.1,I,,,t..,.i,.t,., t,,.,..,,,
our '"""NNt'N '"S '"'N'l
Ia assuming the responsibilities OF matron
for the Crittcutou Rescue home. as su.rcs.
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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-12-01

In the support OF StuBrt Robson. who il
go PLAY IN ''Ihc Henrietta here Deesater
., Is one OF the most discussed yaa1g 10.
.inel In America today. Tier maine Is Ma.
Realty. and she has been prpclaIaej r1a
most beautiful girl on Tho AmeFlraa .fa...
Her beauty Is o. the dlsanctlr Sdsh -s-n,
her eyes h.Nng deep blue, lashes long 3 q
curhng, and her hgure tall aud siesifr -
Il native Of limerick ireland 100 ILfrh.
place % Ada Rehan. and has beca ID IL
country but two years.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-12-01

JUSTED CLOCK WORKS. . = = 4
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-12-01
A MAMMOTH PIECE or MACHINERY,

A MAMMOTH PIECE or MACHINERY,
Mr. II. II. Tofte. proprietor Of the Hous
ton Boiler and Sheet Iron Works has iusu
received and placed In his shop thc largest
combination punch and shears 70 the State
With the punch he can drill fourluch
hole through q halfnch pRte and VIA
punch No center az eighy.lnch plate, Ore c0u
also shear threr-quartcr uiafe 90 an
other part Of this paper win De seen q tf,
showing the punch GA 6 large noat iu from,
Of the shop, Mr.. 1oftc Is one Of the best
known machinists aud stationary engiaces.
IN Houston. and IS ably assisted bv III
Frank Mlllborg, his foreman who has been
with him about three years
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-12-01
MEANS A TIME PIECE.

CLOCK MUST HAVE WE'LL Ap-
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-12-01
SCHOOL CHILDREN OF EAGLE PASS

Cortrbute to The Fund Tor Statue Of
Stephen f. Austin
Having learned through Mrs l.. W, Var.
rington, a prominent citizen Of Eagle Pass.
and Il patriotic Daughter Of the Republic Of
TeNHs thar fund FOR the purpose OF
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1901-08-03
SUNDAY CONCERT.
$4,000 A YEAR.

Mr.. Schwab, could you recommend
me good business man for a manu-
featuring plant, who would be willing
to devote his time to the concern and
put forth his best efforts in exchange
for salary of $4,000 a year?" This
was the startling question addressed
at the breakfast table in the Waldorf
Astoria, says the Pttsburg Dispatch,
to Charles NJ. SchWab, of Pittsburg
president of the steel combine, and him
self credited with receiving a salary
amounting all the way from $4,000 to
$l,OOOOO0 a year. The man who asked
the question was Colonel Pope, of the
Pope Manufacturing company. year
ago the question would have been
laughed at as a great Joke. Very earn
estly and in all seriousness the young
Pennsylvania replied: Il am very sorry
Colonel Pope, but I cannot. In fact, I
am looking for about eight such men
myself, to whom l would be willing to
pay similar salaries.-New Bedford Re-
publican Standard.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1901-08-03
A MINISTER'S GOOD WORK.

II had a severe attack of bilious collie,
got bottle of Chamberlains Collie,
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy, took
two doses and was entirely cured"
says Rev. A. A. Power, of Emporia,
Kan. MY neighbor across the street
was sick for over a week, had two or
three bottles of medicine from the doc
tor. He used them for three or four
days without relief then called in an
other doctor who treated him for some
days and gave him no relief, dis
charged him. 1 went over to see him
the next morning. He said his bowels
were in terrible fix, that they had
been running off so long that it was
almost bloody fluX. 1 asked him if he
had tried Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera
and Diarrhoea Remedy and he said
No I went home and brought him
my bottle and gave him one dose; told
him to take another dose i'm fifteen or
twenty minutes if he did not find re-
lief, but he took no more and was en-
tirely cured. I think it the best medi-
cine I have ever tried" For sale by
all dealers. Benson, Smith & Co., gem
eral agents, Hawaiian Islands.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1901-08-03
TRANSPORT SCHEDULE.

Major w. w. Robinson, Depot Quar-
termaster L. $. A. at Honolulu, has
been notified by Major Oscar r. Long
major and quartermaster U. s a. at
San Francisco, that transports will sail
from San Francisco for the remainder
of the year as follows:
Fitzpatrick, August 1; Meade August
16; Sheridan, September /; Logan Sep
TENDER 10; sherman, October 1; Han
cock, October 16; Thomas, November l.;
Meade, November 16; Sheridan, Decem-
Der /; Logan, December 16.
1t is not stated however that all of
these will call at Honolulu. This is a
return to the old schedule before the
eXigencies of returning the United
States Volunteers from the Philippines
in time to be mustered out by July 1,
and replacing them with regulars, in
terfered with this regular schedule.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1901-08-03
PASSENGERS.
Arriving.

Arriving,
Stmr. James Makee, August al.
Neal and 1 deck
Booked to Arrive.
Per. S. S. Sierra to sail from San
Francisco for Honolulu, August l.
Mrs. j. A. Magoon and children, Mrs.
b. Ricketts, and Neill, Mrs. A. Yeager,
Master, Yeager, r. HawXhurst Jr., Mrs.
Foster, Mrs. H. Castle. Miss Castle, G..
S. Waterhouse and wife, Miss r. Daw-
son, Miss NJ Smith. T. A. Pettus, w. r.
Hyman, c. H. Teaff, c. Du Roi, L. M.
Eshemis II. A. Held, e. r. Swain, j..
p. Mccoy, X. T. Mccoy, Miss COwen,
c. F. Sempich Miss Caywood, w. A.
Bowen and wife, Master Bowen, Miss
f. Guinnane, w. j. Guinnane, Miss NJ.
Russell, C. H. Wilcox, Mrs. Roth and
child, j. Leadingham, Mrs. Leading
ham and four children, H. NJ. Whitney,
Mrs. Bristol, w. w. Bristol e. T.
Robinson, Mrs. S. e. Saddlemeyer, John
Ena and wife, j. w. Erwin, G. e. Stur-
gis, r. L. Anderson, Mrs. d. G.. May,
Mrs. Matthews, G.. F. Marshall, NJ. De
Leon, W. d. Rawlins, E. van Sender,
j. F. Soper, Charles Matthews, DR..
f. Buckeridge, j. c. Baird, Mrs. e. La
hee, Miss T. b. Smith,B. j. Curetor,
Miss A. ClawsOn, NJ. NJ. Scott Mrs. F..
j. Kruger, three children and maid.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1901-08-03

Of Honolulu and leave this
the datesb elow mentio
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1901-08-03
DEPARTING.

Saturday. August 3.
S. S. Aorangi, Hay, for the Colonies,
probably sail at night.
Stmr. Kaiulani, Dover, for Hawaii
ports at 4 p. m.
Stmr Noeau, Wyman. for Honokaa,
and Kukuhaele at 3 p. m.
Am. schr. w. II. Marston, Curtis, for
San Francisco at $3.50 a. m.
Am. ship Hawaiian Isles, Rice, for
the Sound in afternoon.
Am. bktn. Arago, Perry, for the
Sound i'm afternoon.
Am. bktn. John Smith, Wick, for the
Sound in afternoon.
u. S. A. r. Thomas, Buford, for Ma
Mia at noon.
u. S. Cruiser Petrol, Gheen, for San
Francisco about 2 p. m.
Sunday, August 4.
S. S. City of Picking, Smith, for San
Francisco, probably sail early in morn
ing.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1901-08-03
SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE
ARRIVING.

Friday, August 2.
Schr. Luka, Kalua, from Paauilo, at
1880 p. m.
Saturday, August 3.
s. S. City of Picking, Smith, from the
Orient, due.
due.
Stmr. Lehua, Napala, from Molokai
and Maui ports, due p. m.
Stmr. Kinau, Clarke, from Hilo and
way ports, due at noon.
Stmr. Maui, f. j. Bennett, from Ha-
makua coast and Kawaihae at 10 a. m.
with SO head cattle, 494S bags sugar.
Stmr. James Makee, Tullett. from
Anahola at 10 a. IN. with 1888 bags SUI
gar.
Stmr. Waialeale, Piltz. from Anahola
and Kilauea at Sis a. m. with l bull.
Schr. Malolo, Kalama, from Hanalei
and Koolau ports at a. m.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1901-08-03
DIED IN THE HARNESS.

Darius b. Cook, editor of the Niles
(Mich) Mirror and sald to have been
the Oldest working newspaper man in
the country, dieu May 25, aged 81 years.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1901-08-03
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Attorney, Hilo, Hawaii.
Hilo, Hawaii, June Z, 1901.
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or
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visit me in expectation of pickles"
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Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1901-12-26
TOLD IN NUMBERS.

A rod of brickwork NEAR 5.371
bricks laid dry, or 1900 in wells.
Ten gallons of alcohol weigh 81
pounds, ten gallons of olive oil 90
pounds.
The largest size of drawing or writ
ing paper made is called Emperor. 1t
is " by As inches.
The decline in the use of bicycles has
necessitated a reduction of capital
stock of the combination from $780,
900, 900 to $27, 600 900.
About 4,0Go routes are now in OPP
Grafton for the daily delivery of mail
at the scattered homes of $500, 900 of
our rural population.
The stove manufacturers of the
United States are considering a propo-
sition to establish a plant costing
S75o,o00 to supply their WI needs.
OF the 10, 600, 900. 900 pounds of fiber
annually produced in the world for
manufacturing purposes cotton
amounts to over half the total amount.
Out of the $4,000 men in the regular
army, including 1880 of a hospital
corps and Of volunteer surgeons, a.
900, or nor than half, are III the Phit-
ippines.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1901-12-26
A TERRIBLE HOLOCAUST.
the City Markes House at zacatecas. Mex
ico. Burned and Fully Forty
Lives Loaf.

Kansas City, No., Dec. ga spe-
cial to the Star from San Antonio,
Tex, says:
BY the burning of the city marker
house at Zacatecas, Mex, fully forty
five lives have been lost and over q
score of persons injured, some OF
them SO badly that they can not re-
cover. Fifteen bodies have been sak-
IN from the ruins, and a large force
is at work clearing away h debris
in order to others, though
there is no hope that any of those
caught in the collapse OF the plg
structure will be found alive. 1t IS
impossible at this time to earn the
names of the victims. Among those
caught in the collapse were several
of the minor officials charged with
the management of the building.
The market house was one of the
largest buildings in Zacatecas n
was owned by the city. Its lower por-
ton was composed chiefly OF cold
storage cellars, in which local mer-
chants stored their perishable goods,
and it was in the basement section
that the fire originated. The flames
had gained such Roadway when dis
covered that the entire building was
seen to be doomed, and the efforts
of the fremen and scitizens were d.
rected to saving goods from the
storage compartments in the base
ment and on the first floor. Hundreds
of men were formed into gangs, and
were busily engaged on the work OF
saving goods when the entire super
structure, weakened by the rapidly
spreading flames, collapsed without a
moments warning, crushing and
burying dozens of those engaged in
the work of salvage. Those who cs-
capped uninjured from the blazing
ruins were so panic stricken that it
was some time before an organized
attempt at rescue could be made, and
in the meantime the a and cries
of those who had not been killed OUT
right could be heard. Many of them
begged to be killed before the fire
could reach them, as they saw there
was no hope of rescue.
The fire department is poorly
equipped and the supply of water in
dueQudtG. So tina no cIlCCtlfC CShSS
ance could be offered to prevent the
spreading of the fire, which finally
burned itself out, leaving many un-
fortunates buried beneath tons of
wreckage. AS soon as possible an eff
fort was made to get out the bodies
of the dead, but the heat drove back
the rescuers for hours, and only IS
of those who were nearest the outer
walls of the building could be re-
moved