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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-01-04
LOCAL BREVITIES.

With Christmas shopping she was kept
Continually on the trot,
And now she's running even more,
Exchanging what she got.
Eleven dodgers were at the station house
last night.
Mrs Catherine Green died at tho IDfrma'y
this morning.
Joseph Dodd died this morning st bis home
on south Patrick street.
The schooner J. Ii. Beach, with load OF
foe oysters from the lower river, arrived TO-
day.
Mr.. M. E. Church has sold the Fal g
Church Monitor TO Messrf. Olin Davis and P.
Z. Williams former employees OF the Office.
The only case before the Mayer this morn.
ing WAS that of an old offender charged with
being drunk in the street. His csse was con-
tiIued.
The barn of Mr.. 6. F. Corbett, near Airing
ton, 10 the county, with two horses snd COW,
was burned esrly this morning, causing loss
Of over 81 600.
The mercury last night dropped TO 18o
and thin ice formed on tho river flats. To
day has been bright and bracing, the mercury
at noon registering 80.
The recently elected officers OF Mount Yer
non Council, Ne. /, Daughters of Americs,
will bs installed tonight, after which dc.
lightful supper will be served.
A stove in the office OF NJ. @. @. Csrlin, on
Fairfax street, near King. was overturned
this morning and set fire to the mating OF
the floor, but did only slight damage.
A suit was entered in Norfolk yesterday by
Mr.. Normsn Davis, formerly of this city, who
claims 81 COO FOR injuries resulting from a
fall over an obstruction on street at night
The work on the new wharf at the foot Of
Cameron street for the Mutual Ice Company
is being pushed, and the wharf, it is expect
ed, will be ready for service by the early
spring.
Mr.. Chss. Kicherer was cut on the head To.
day by Thos. Arlington, colored, who threw
monkey wrench at him from an upper stors
window, at the latter's home on west Gil.
bon street.
Mr.. z. W. Arnold, tres: urer Of Alexandris
Council, Royal Arcanum, has paid 10 Mis-;
Mary Davis daughter OF the late Chas Mill,
Davis, 5000, the amount Of the benefit
certificate in the Royal Arcanum held by II Q
deceased.
Mr.. William Z. Singleton, the venerable
Grand secretary of the Grand Lodge OF Ma
sons of the District Of Columbia, and who Il
well-known in this city, is slowly but surely
passing away, and his death is now only {
question of brief time.
Mr.. John S. Beach. Clerk of the Corpora
ton Court, is now making out statement o.
the M irisse licenses issued by him during
the year which he must submit to the State
uiitor by February 1. Ministers who per
form the marriage service are required tt
make their returns to Mr. Besch, and IL they
fail to do so are Liable to fines.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-01-04
Lansburgh&Bro.,
42o to 426 Seventh street,
WASHINGTON. DC.
RuILpING AssoOIATIoNs.--The Ger.
WASHINGTON. d. @.

BUILDING ASSOCIATIONS The Ger.
man Cooperative Building Association
No. 5 held their annual meeting last
night, full quorum being present. Mr..
Justice Schneider, secretary, read the
financial statement. which was received,
showing the association to be In very
prosperous condition. The Board Of
Directors declared a dividend on last
years net earnings on the first series
s11.50, second series 81 so, third series
81 per share. Election of officers for the
ensuing year resulted for president Mr..
Isaac Eichburg, secretary Mr.. Justns
Schneider, treasurer Mr.. NJ. B. Harlow.
Directors to serve for 8 years. Messrs
Thomas Hoy and P. F. German. Trus-
tees, Joseph Kaufman, Henry Bladder,
and J. D Normoyle. Subscription book
for shares OF new series will be opened
next monday at the companr's office.
The meeting of the Mechanics Build.
ing Association to have been held last
night was adjourned until the 18th on
account of the absence of quorum.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-01-04

MEMORIAL BRIDGE CONFESSIONAL
bill to create a memorial bridge COM
mission OF ten persons was introduced
10 the Senate yesterday by Mr.. Haw-
ley, The bill provides that this COM
mission shall select for execution one
of the two designs submitted to the
Senate committee on the District OF
Columbia, one of these designs being
recommended by the board OF engineers
of the army, and the other prepared by
George Keller, of Hartford, Conn. The
construction of the bridge aud it's ap'
proaches is to be placed In charge OF the
architect and engineer whose design
may be adopted, subject to the general
supervision and approval ofan officer
to be appointed by the commission to
be created by the bill. The commits
sioners and the chairman Of the Senate
aud House District committees are to
be ex-officio members OF the commits
sion to be created.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-01-04

SCHOOL BOARD At the monthly
meeting of the City School Board, beld
last night, there were present, Colonel
+. L. Smith, chairman, and Messrs.
Thompson, MankiD, Csrne, Sweeney.
DR.. Smith and the Superintendent.
The chair appointed Mr.. Mstbury a
member of the finance committee.
TIE Superintendent reported that
the committee on sehoolhouses and
furniture had found the floors 10 the
second and third stories of the old
Academy building to be in bad COD
ditiou and had ordered repairs to be-
made.
Several bills for repairs and supplies
were ordered to be paid.
The superintendent stated that he
had promised Miss Grigg to state that
che wished to be elected vice principal
OF Lee School. He said he had told
her that there was no chance for an In
crease 10 salary, but he had no objec-
ton to the honor being bestowed up
on her. though all the schools might
want vice principals appointed, and that
might lead to trouble.
A motion to elect Miss Grigg was
made, but before vote was taken the
matter was laid over until the next
meeting.
The Superintendent also reported
that the schools bad resumed work
after the Christmas holidays and all
were doing well, and that all the build
ings had been disinfected during the
holidays.
The resignation OF Mr.. Fred Klaus,
trustee for the Second ward, who has
removed from the city, was received,
and the clerk was directed to notify
Council of the vacancy and also to ex-
press to Mr.. Klaus the regret Of the
hoard at his resignation.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-01-04

JR. o. y. A. M.-The members OF
Alexandria Council, No. SO Jr. o. q. A.
M. last evening entertained their
friends and members OF sister councils
of this city at their hall on north Co.
lumbus street. The council met early
and received the members of Belle
Haven and Jas. w. Jackson Councils
of this city. Several applications for
membership were received and referred
to committees. The semi-annual ill.,
stsllation OF officers for the ensuing
term was Their had which was conduct
ed by Deputy State Councillor, Jas. r..
Mansfield, the following officers be
ing installed, viz: Junior Past Councillor.
Ernest Cornell; Councillor, John h.
Trimyer; Vice Councillor, William
Penn; Recording Secretary, Jas. X.
Mansfield; Assistant Recording Seore-
tary, C0as. II. Pickin; Financial Secre-
tary, Frank G. Elliot; Treasurer, ]. r.
N. Curtin; Conductor, VIM F. Risdon;
Warden, Frank Peverill; Inside Sen
tinel, George Bender; Outside Sentinel,
w. K. Strobel; Trustee for Is months,
l.. d. Lyles; Representative to the Flu
neral Benefit association, L. III. Chsfse;
Alternate, w ID. Zimmerman. Afts r
the installation OF the foregoing officers,
addresses, readings aud etc., we're in
Obliged in after which the assemblage
repaired to the room below where the
banqpet cloth was spread and the in
ner man satisfied The tables were
tastefully arranged and decorated by
the wives of some of the members OF
the order. at late hourthe sssemblage
adjourned all expressing themselves as
well pleased with the evenings pleasure
and the visitors wishing the Council q
prosperous and happy share of the
new century.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-01-04

RAILROAD IMPRovEMENTs.-~Th AL
exandria correspondent Of the Balti.
more Sun writes: "The continued 10.
crease in the size and weight of railroad
engines and cars is compelling consider.
able changes In the railroads here
abouts. The Southern Railway, finding
the Wilkes street tunnel too small, has
begun another railway approaching the
river, over which the largest cars may
60 and which requires no tunnel. II
has also begun work on the erection Of
a larger roundhouse. The Baltimore
and Ohio railroad has men employed iu
putting in additional timbers and
strengthening its trestle works at Shep.
herds, opposite this city, so that the
new steel coal cars OF large size may
venture upon them"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-01-04
~ GOODS DELIVERED IN dLEXAN'
DRIA.
Woodward 6 LOthrOp,
10th, 18th & F SITS, n. W.,
WASHINGTON, ID c.
TELEGRApHIC BREVlTlEs.

The Holland Building, in Buffalo, N.
Y, with the Hsword building adjoin.
ing, we're Quilted by fire today. Loss
$4,000.
General Brooke Postley a reiked
millionaire lawyer OF New York, died
evidently in street Car there today.
He was 70 years old.
Sterling Thompson, a respected negro,
was assassinated at his home near Fair
burn, Ga, last night. The negro re-
ceived notice to leave the county but
he paid no attention to it.
The Samuel J. Tilden Club was in
corporated 10 New York Yesterday.
The principal incorporators are Grover
Cleveland, w. G. Whitney, David Ben
nett Hill, Daniel s. Lamont and other
prominent gold standard democrats.
The incorporators say that the club will
fight such alleged "popocra,ic" ideas IS
have invaded the party councils during
the past four years.
John J. Holmes, OF Charleston, Mass, ard
Frederick W. Harrison, of New York, two ap.
prentices on the cruiser Topeka, were brought
to Norfolk, Va, yesterday as stowawsys on
the British steamer Ursula Blight, from
Genoa, Itily, and placed on bolrd the receiv.
ing ship Frsr kiln. They are to be tried BY
the proper authorities on the charge Of deser.
ton.
Camden, n J . was shocked by an explo-
sion today, which proved to DO cau'ed by a
disaster TO the RepanIo Chemical Works at
Gibbstown some thirty miles away. owned by
the DuTonts. The explosion occurred in the
punching department where cartridges are
manufactured, Three persons were killed
Id msny injured.
A blaze that sisried in the carriage house
and stables Of an undertsker's establishment
Ia Elizabeth, N. j., this morning destroyed
the building and three adjoining apartment
houses, made twelve families homeless and
consumed $4,000 worth of property.
Detective agencies that were working on
tie Cadshy kidnapping case bslieve that Pat
Grove is now sailing to Porto Cortez Hondu
ras, on the fruit steamer Dudley, which left
Mobile yesterday.
The strike which threa' tened to tic up oil
the coal mines in Nova Scotia ia practically
sett ed, the operators beginning yesterday to
give in aud agreeing to meet the demands oi
the miners.
Navigation on the lower Hudson river has
closed on account Of the ice.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-01-04

PERSONAL Mrs. Henry Daingerfield
is visiting her son, Mr.. Lewis Danger
field, at his home In Cumberland, Md,
Mr.. Harrie Smoot, who has been
spending the holidays with his brother,
Mr.. w. B. Smoot. 10 this city, left yes
terday for his home at Sperryville.
Miss Katherine Brill, who has recent
~ recovered from serious illness, last
night very pleasantly entertained q
number Of her little friends at her home
on Duke street.
Messrs. Jos. Button, of Lynchburg;
]. L. Jefiries. Of Culpeper, and G. l.,
Browning, OF Madison, were in the city
last night, the guests of Mr.. w. B.
Smoot,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-01-04

Baltimore Cattle Market Jan. 2 -Beei
Cattle.--Light supply with fair demand and
prices about 10 cents stronger. Few choice
butcher steers, 81 S5s5. 10; coed, "a Boa
4.75; medium, 50 50s4 10; common, So 75a
1926. Feeding steers, medium to coed, 500
to 1850 pounds. $3.25a3.9O; common to
light steers $2.40s3. Heifers, choice heavy,
$450s475; good, SO 75a4 20: medium,
So a3 60: common. S2.60s2 80 Cows. good
to choice, $325a375; medium, $2.5Os3;
common, 81 .5Os2.25. Bulls. good to choice,
SO 25a3.75; medium, S2.75s3 10; com.
mon, So 25a2 90.
OF the Cattle received 1852 came from
Virginia.
Hogs-Light receipts and market strorg
at about Mondays prices. Far Westerns
$5.60a5.65 per 100 lbs; far Western pigs,
IS. 40a5. 80; from other points, So 20a5. 81;
rough sows, $4s4 70; stsgs, $3.75s4 25;
light pigs, $4.75a5 per 100 pounds.
Sheep and Lambs.-Light supply and
market steady. sheep, fair TO choice butch
ers. $3s4; common to fair S175a3. Lambs,
good TO choice heavy, S5.5046 70; fair,
$5s5.50; common to fair, $4.50s5 per 100
pounds.
Cslves.-Light receipts and good trade ct
S350A$7 per 100 lbs, for common to choice.
Fresh Cows.-Light supply and market
steady. Common to medium, ST. 5OaS3O
per head; good to choice, $35s$60 per head.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-01-04

ROYAL ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
have been made for the annual meeting
and banquet OF Alexandria Council,
Royal Arcanum, to be held next Tues
day night. A number of officers of the
Grand Council are expected to be
present. among them Past Grand Re-
gent Bloombery, Grand Secretary
Blanks, Grand Treasurer Bolts, Grand
Vice Regent Berry and Mr.. E. L. @.
Scott, member of the finance COM
mittAa
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-01-04

BIDS OPENED.-At the meeting last
night of the committee on light consid
cradle routine business was transacted
Bids for furnishing gas coal for the gas
works and coal for the electric light
works were opened. The contract for
the gas coal was awarded to Messrs. j.
Agnew & Co., at So 80 per ton and to
Mr.. T. J Fanpon for the cosl for the
electric light plant at 1884 per ton.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-01-04

OPERA HoUsE-A comedy should be writ.
ten so that every member of the company is
an important one. Such are the characters
In the lsugh-prodHcing comedy, where Is
Cobb ?" This is not on ordinary comedy-it
is en- exceptionally good one. II is brilliant
in humor, bright in dialogue and rich in orr.
ginsl aud funny situations 1t is replete
with everything up-to-dste snd entirely free
frcm chesp absurdities and vulgar wit.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-01-04

When threatened by pneumonia or any
other lung trouble, prompt relief is necessary,
as it is dangerous 10 delay. We wen sug.
gest that One Minute Cough Cure DO taken
as soon as indications of having taken cold
are noticed, 1t cures quickly and Its carly
use prevents consumption.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-01-04

The Best Prescription for Chiils
and Fever is q bottle of GROVES TAsTELEss
CHILL TOXIC. 1t is simply iron and quinine
n tastelsss form. No cure--no pay. Doc
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-01-04

The most soothing. hesling and sntiseptic
application ever devised is DsWitt's Witch
Hazel saiye 1t relieves at once and cures
plies, sores. eczema and skin diseases. Be.
ware of limitations,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-01-04

Harry Phillips, former manager for John
L. Sullivan, died | I New York this morning
OF paralysis, having been stricken yesterday
while sitting in the cafe OF the Delevan
Honaa
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-01-04

The annual meeting OF the Relief
Hook and Ladder Company will be
held tonight.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-01-04

WEATHER PRoBABILITIEs,-For this sec
ton. fair tonight aud Saturday; warmer to.
night; colder Saturday evening, light ossterly
winds, becoming variable.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-01-04
Girls Clothing.

Girls Clothing.
We show many pretty effect in girls sp'
parel, in styles and materials suitable for
every day, school, and play wear and dress
occasions.
For the small girl from 6 to IA years We
show Box Jacket that buttons up close to
the throat and can be worn open or closed;
garment is lined throughout with heavy
silk; the material is fine Kersey cloth.
Special Price, 1915 Each.
For the young ladies from IL years up we
show handsome twenty-six-ineh Automo-
bile, silk lined throughout; Manufactured.
The material is an exceptional quality Of
Kersey.
Special Value, $500 Each.
Third floor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-01-04

TO CURE Il COLD IN ONE DAY
Take LAXATIVE BRoMo QUININE TABLET
All druggists refund the money if 1t fails to
cure E w. GROVES signature on each
box Doc
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-01-04
AIsxsmaris 8sasfff.
FRIDAY EVENING. JAN. 4 1901
LOCAL MATTERS.

zsun rises tomorrow at 7:19 N. and
s,ts at 4:50p. m.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-01-04

Novelties in Velvet, Silk, and Fancy Cloth
Goats.
$500, Sc rs, IS so up to $500 each.
Eecond floor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-01-04

EyIEE LOT eATos PRUNEs for sale b.
Is 10 kILBURN,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-01-04
DRY GOODS.
GREAT SALE
FurS, Blankets,
Comforts, Spreads,
Coats, Capes& Skirts

As Christmas has gone and New
Years has arrived, we take the lib.
erty of calling your attention to lot
or Furs from large dealer in New
York who has sent us beautiful line
of different kinds and at greatly re-
duced prices. Before sending them
back we propose offering them at
temptingly low prices.
Give us a call and see for your
selves what they are and compare
prices.
Before taking stock, which will
take place during the last of Janua
ry, we will sell the following at less
than we can buy them from the man.
| ufacturer.
Blankets SOC. 75c, s1.25, 81 to Sc.
Com 'orts ACC, 9Oc to 81.
Spreads CSC, 81 % to 81.
Lot OF IS Marseilles Spreads to
close at $3.50.
ALSO
Ladies' Wrappers ACC, CSC, sl.25,
s1.39 and $3.50
Ladies' and Misses Capes.
Ladies' and Misses Coats.
Ladies' Ready.made Suits.
Separate Skirts.
Rainyday skirts.
Underssirts, different colors, CSC to
$3.50.
All the above will be sold at and
below cost.
We have a lot of Coats left over
from last year which sold at sl2 and
s14. To make them 90 we propose
to sell them at THREE DOLLARS.
20 dozen Boys Shirts and Drawers,
all sizes, to close at 19c.
Lot of White and C0lored Shirt
Waists which we purpose to sell at
less than half.price.
One lot of Colored and Black Kid
Gloves which formerly sold at 81,
now SOC TO close out.
Cor. King and Royal SITS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-01-04
A CARD OF THANKS.

We desire to thank our friends in Alexan-
dria for their generous patronage during the
holiday season, and to suggest to those who
have had money given to them to expend in
presents that we will make large reductions
on some very handsome goods left over from
the holiday trade.
Special Bargains in
CLOAKS, CAPES AND SUITS.
We have on consignment some very cheap
Fur Neck Pieces, Scarfs.and Capes. Come
and select one before we return the lot. One
price. Bell phone "a.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-01-04
Pretty Coats

FOB LITTLE CHILDREN.
Children's White Goats Of Eiderdown, Bed
ford Cord, Cashmere, Crepon. and Fancy ma
terislf; months to 2 year sizes.
1896, IS, $3.50, $3.50 each.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-01-04

Free Daily Deliveries to Alexandria
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-01-04

Navy Blue Cheviot Double breasted Salts
guaranteed all-wool. Altered to fit il neces-
ssry.
Snecial Value. $500.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-01-04

Three pairs Scriven's Elastic Seam,
HEAVY Canton Flannel Drawers, for men.
Sizes 80, "a, 80. Reduced per pair S0C
from LOO to...................... ...... wv
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-01-04

About one-bslf dozen Black Serge
Waists, all in good condition. Re-7Sr
duced each from Csc to..........-.. NV
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-01-04

Doubie-bress!ed Suits in sll-wool gray mix
tures-two pairs OF pants with each suit.
Special Price, 1896.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-01-04

One lot Of dark Table Oilcloth. best
quality, assorted colors. Our rtgu- SC
lar zoe grade. Reduced per I'D TO-. wv
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-01-04

Only two Ladies' Heavy-iinsa
Plaid Unders6irt'. Reduced S1.10
each from 81 40 to......... ........-V
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-01-04

One small lot OF All-wool Flannel Waists,
in black, green and blue. Reduced O2C
each from 81 40 to......................>O w
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-01-04

Only one dark Outing Flannel Wrap
per, siz, 36. Reduced from $500
t0....- sss.sssssss sssssssss
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-08-19
Photographic Briefs.

St. Johns. NJ F., Aug 1s.-The British system system of of wireless telegraphy on Cape ape Kace in order to communicate With the British royal yacht Ophir, bearing tne Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and 1orK when she appfoaches the Newfoundland coast in October The idea Is to prevent the possibility of an accident to the Ophir in wnters where so many steamers have been wrecked during the present season.
 Cincinnati. Aug. 1S.-More than 2.000 car r,aoa workers were notified last night by seven shops here that their services were not needed and that the places will open September 3 as non-union shops. The fol lowing factories were closed: Ratterpian X Luth. Anchor Buggy company, Lion Ruppy company,z Sayres & Scoville. George Finger company Hukny Buggy company and the Seller Carriage company.
 New York, Aug 1s.-The steam pilot boat Ncw York to-day took on board a diver with full apparatus for deep sea work and started down outside of Sandy Hook to make m effort to recover the bodies Of the men drowned from the pilot boat James Gordon Bennett, when she was cut down Inv the German steamer Alene.
 Washington, Aug. 1s.-Secretary Hay has annointed pr. J. J. Rodriguez of this city. secretary of the United States delegation to the international conference of American stotes to be held in the City of Mexico next l october Mir. Rodriguez Is lawyer and
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-08-19

lightning and the steeple badly dam aged.
 Portland, Conn.,, Aug. 1S.-Late last evening during the electrical storm barn belonging to Hobart Davls or Fen field Hill, was struck by lightning and burned to the ground. Three cows and a valuable horse which were in the barn were lost. The barn also contain ed six months of hay. Loss about $o'- 900; covered by insurance.
 Woodbury, Aug. lS'-The electrical disturbance of last night did considera- ble damage in this town. The First Congregational church was struck and the steeple damaged to the extent ot $25O. Three houses were also struck by the lightning, but no damage was done, A number of trees were felled to the ground, having been struck by the lightning.
 Willimantic Aug. 1s.-At 10 o'clock last night the house of John C. Bar stow. of this city. was struck by light ming and Mrs. BarstoW was rendered unconscious for some time. The light ming struck the chimney, which was entirely demolished, and entered the bedroom of Mrs. Barstow. A ire was started but the damage was snght'