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The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1901-08-21
Historic Haunts.

Woods Holl, Mass, Aug, S, 1901.
To the Editor of the Dispatch:
As young hopeful in scientific
directions it became my pleasant duty
to travel from Chicago to this famous
laboratory, Justly famed sirce the
days of Louis Agassiz for the great
men who have labored here, and the
zeal with which they have inspired
young investigators. 1t was my
privilege to visit many places Of in
terest but the major portion of my
time was devoted to historic Boston,
the city of stately elms and the home
of art, culture and genius. With due
apologies, I send these hasty obser-
vations on things Northern, historic
and traditional.
Very soon I made the usual faith
full pilgrimage to the field of the bat
tie of Lexington. Save for the heat
it was glorious day in every respect.
(The thermometer was bobbing up
around 9S degrees in the shade
Taking one of Boston's splendid su
burban cars, we were soon crossing
the Charles and speeding along his
silvery banks, in sight of the very
spot where Paul Revere stood and
watched for the signal to swing from
the tower of the O:d North church
over in Boston. For several miles
the track lay along the very road over
which he sped on the mission fraught
with so great import for the young
nation then being born. Old fash
ioned, study and quaint buildings
were pointed out as legacy from that
distant past. Imagine our interest
when passing one of these to he
told that here Samuel Adams was
reused by the midnight rider
and that yonder slabs are tablets
erected in memory of those pa
triots who shed their blood as
a willing sacrifice for the liberties
We now enjoy. As did the British,
we hastened on to Concord, small
town on river Of the same name.
| (The reader will pardon if I thread
my story on the historic account.)
Here the patriots had collected the
stores which Gage was anxious to de-
stroy. A rude bridge crosses the
stream where few farmers, reused
by the brave messenger, had assem-
bled. As the British advanced Pit
cairn rode out with the order-"Dis-
perse, ye RebelsM" The story, OF
course, is familiar to every school
boy. A splendid stature by the
gifted French, tells the pilgrim Of
that glorious day and deed. Carved in
bronze, the figure of minute man,
fintlock in hand, fearlessly gazes in
the direction of the advancing Red
coats. On the front of the granite
base are the lines:
"Here the embattled farmers stood
And fred the shot heard round the
world"
The battlefield is quietly beautiful.
The business portion of the town has
migrated eastward Stately elms,
thick spruces, graceful white pines
shelter the scene from the garist eye
of day and cast "a dim religious
light" upon the epoch so sacred to
our hearts.
1t was impossible to leave Concord
without visiting Sleepy Hollow, for
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1901-08-21

bility of this point rendered some
other place more desirable and this
work is now going on at the Marine
Biological Laboratory at Woods
Holl, twelve miles away. The Agas-
siz laboratory was burned some years
ago. Truly it was an ideal place to
study nature-far from the madden
ing crowd-the sea birds and creeping
things too wied to be afraid-the
wealth Of ocean life in the tides at
your feet-the history written by
steam and fire in the faces of the
rocks collected from no one knows
where and brought hitber by the
mighty forces at work in the infancy
of our earth-the ripping waves and
breezes babbling and whispering the
stories they have brought from the
ends of the world.
On the Isle of Penikese,
Hinged about by sapphire seas.
Famed by breeZes salt and cool.
Stood the master with his school.
Over sails that not in vain,
Wooed the west winds steady strain,
Line of coast that low and far
Stretched its undulating bar,
Wings aslant across the rim
Of the waves that stopped to skim,
Rock and Isle and glistening bar.
Fell the beautiful white day.
"Said the master to the youth:
we have come in search of truth,
Trying with uncertain key
Door by door Of mystery:
We are reaching through his laws.
To the garment hem of cause,
Him, the endless, unbegun,
The unnamable, the One
Light of our light the source,
Life of life and force of force.
"As with the fingers Of the blind,
We are cropping here to find
What the helroglyphics mean
OF the unseen in the seen,
What the thought which underlies
Natures masking and disguise,
What 1t is that hides beneath
Blight and bloom, and birth and death.
By past efforts unavailing,
Doubt and error, loss and failing.
Of our weakness made aware,
On the threshold of our task
Let US light and guidance ask,
I at ne rQuSa in silent Drayer. ~
From Whittier's, "The Prayer Of Agas-
s!z.
James J. Wolfe.
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Double Murder.

News has just reached Greenville,
S. c., of double murder near Gard
ner's cross roads, in the southern sec-
tion of this county. William Gard
ner and Mack Dixon, both white,
qusrreled over some small matters,
Gardner drew pistol and shot three
balls in Dixon's abdomen. Then Dix
on knocked Gardner down, took the
pistol from him and shot the two re-
naming balls in Gardner's body.
Both men died in a short while.
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There is No Family

Medicine so favorably known as
Pain Killer. For over sixty years it
has been used by Missionaries in all
parts of the world, not only to coun-
teract the climatic influences on their
families, but for the cure of all dis
eases of the bowels, and for wounds,
burne, bruises, etc. Avoid substi-
tutes, there is but one Pain Killer,
Perry Davis. Price Csc. and SOC.
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The Special Champion.

Augusta Herald
The definite announcement that
Hon. a. Frank Lever will be in the
race for congress is causing the
largest amount Of enthusiasm brought
forth for any candidate in Lexington
county. BE is regarded as the
special champion of the people, and
the common people love him, and
have every confidence in his devotion
to this interests, and his ability to
defend their rights.
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Wanted.

Trustworthy men and women to
travel and advertise for old estab-
lished house of solid financial stand
ing. Salary $3.50 a year and e1-
pepses, all payable in cash. No can
7assing required. Give references
and enclose selfaddressed stamped
envelope. Address Manager, 355
Caxton Bldg, Chicago. 81
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Warships for the Isthmus.

Washington, August 15.-1t has
been definitely decided to have war
ship on the Pacific side OF the 18TH
mus. Heretofore the Iowa only has
been ordered to San Francisco.
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II the Baby is Cutting Teeta

Be sure and use that old and we'll
tried remedy, Mrs. Winslow's Sooth-
ing Syrup for children teething. It
soothes the child, softens the gums,
allays all pain, cures wind collie and
is the best remedy for diarrh@a.
Twenty-Five cents a bottle.
It is the best of all.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1901-08-21

DR.. Taft Bros, Asthmalene and
other reliable medicines are for sale
at the Bazaar
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1901-08-21
ADVERTISING RATES.

Advertisements will be inserted ct the
rate Of rs cents Per square Of one Oh
SPACE for first insertion, and so cents pc,
inch for each subsequent insertion.
Liberal contracts made with those wish.
ing to sdvertise for thres, six and twelve
months.
Notices in the local column cents per
line each insertion.
Obituaries charged for st The rate Of one
cent word, when they exceed 100 words
Marriage notices inserted free.
Address
G. NJ. HARMAN, Editor and Publisher.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1901-08-21
lob Couldn't Have Stood II

II he'd had Itching Piles. They're
terribly annoying; but Bocklen's Ar
MICA Sa!ve will cure the worst case Ct
piles on earth. It has cured thou
sands. For Injuries, Pains or Bodily
Eruptions it's the best salvs--icc-the
world. Price Csc box. Cure guar
snteed. Sold by j E Kaufman.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1901-08-21

The Best Prescription for Malaria,
Chills and Fever is bottle of Groves
Tasteless Chill Tonic. It is simply
ron and quinine in tasteless form.
No cure-no pay. Price so cents.
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Heavy Fighting in Panama.

Kingston, August 15.-The steam
ship Darian from Colon reports heavy
fighting on Monday on the outskirts
of Panama and Colon. The rebels
are steadily advancing on the towns
proper. A large number of wounded
of the government troops were taken
to Colon on Monday.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1901-08-21
For Sale.

= SEVEN HORSE POWER PORTABLE
L Engine and complete well boring out
ft. For further particulars, apply TO OF
aSdress A J. FOX,
Dec. 5-tf, Lexington, S. @.
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BEESWAX WANTED
LARGE OR SMALL QUANTITIES

T WILL PAY THE HIGHEST MAR
i ket price for clean and pure Beeswax.
Price governed by color ard condition.
RICE B. HARMAN,
et the Bazaar. Lexington, S. c.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1901-08-21

When in town call to see us.
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Let US have your dues for your
paper.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-07-09
THE TIFTH's ENCAMPMENT.
Soldiers Arrive I'm Good Shape at
Camp Washington.

Washington, Ca, July S.--Despite the
fact that yesterday was Sunday, busy
scenes were witnessed at Camp Washing
ton. The final arrangements for the re-
ception Of the military boys were not COM
pleted by Saturday, and all of yesterday
a large force of hands were employed TO
get everything in readiness. The Clincn
Rifles, German Guards and Oglethorpe
Light Infantry arrived from Augusta
last night, and were enthusiastically
cheered. They were met by the Irwin
Guards and the commanding officers of
the regiment, and escorted into camp.
The Eberton Light Infantry reached the
city this morning, having made the en-
tire trip through the country a distance
of 81 miles. AS they marched into camp
they were given a rousing reception. The
Clarke Rifles. Putnam Guards. Madison
Home Guards, Conyers Infantry, Green's
boro Guards and the Fifth Regiment
Band reached the city at noon to-day.
and were received with much enthusiasm.
To-day Camp Washington was formally
turned over to the regiment and every
thing has the appearance of real army
life. The regiment is under the COM
mand of Col. Usher Thomson of Madi-
son. and Maj. A. l.. King of Washington.
and is composed of twelve companies,
some of which are among the crack mill
itary organizations of the state.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-07-09
A FAILURE AT AMERICUs.
Marshal Barnes Placed I'm Charge of
Grocer AnsIcy's business.

Americas. Ga, July s-The storehouse
of E. D. Ansley one of the leading
grocery merchants OF Americas, was
closed by Deputy United States Marshal
Tucker of Macon, under application OF
bankruptcy proceedings upon part of for
eign creditors.
Marshal Barnes is appointed receiver.
Amount Of assets and liabilities is I'M
known. but is not considerable. The la
bilities probably do not exceed 1000. The
stock of goods with uncollected accounts,
is worth considerable 10 excess Of that
amount. Inability to collect outstanding
accounts caused the present trouble.
Mr. Ansley has been a prominent mer-
chant of Americas for twenty years and
his embarrassment is generally regretted.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-07-09
TO GET A NEW CHARTER.

savannah, Florida and Western
Files Articles of Incorporation.
Atlanta. July s.-Articles of incorpora-
ton OF the Savannah. Florida and West
ern Railway Company were filed with
the secretary of state to-day. The in
corporators are the Plant Investment
Company, Robert C. Erwin, and Franklin
Q. Brown. and the company will be later
Incorporated in South Carolina. The in
corporation follows the application re-
Gently made for an increase of the cap
ital stock of the Savannah, Florida and
Western road, 10 s2500o,O00, and embraces
the following railroads: Savannah, Flor
ida and Western. Charleston and Savan-
nah, Brunswick and Western, Alabama
Midland, Silver Springs, Ocala and Tam
pa, and the Tampa and Thonotosassa.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-07-09

ROCKED THE ACTON BOYS.
Young Atlanta HOOdIums Made II
Warm for Young Lady's Escorts.

Young Atlanta HoodIums Made 1t
Warm for Young Lady's Escorts.
Atlanta, July s.-Carl and Herbert
Acton, sons Of DR.. j. r. Acton, we're as
saulted last night with rocks by half a
dozen young men because they dared to
go with a young lady who lived in the
section of the city with the assailants.
The two young men were pretty. badly
done up and it was with difficulty that
they could appear in Police Court this
morning as witnesses.
AS a result of the assault, Albert Cald-
well was fined s25 and costs and Will
Mills, Fred Kennedy and Harry Haynie
were sentenced 20 spend thirty days in
the city stockade.
These latter sentences were reduced 40
fines of $50 when strong influence was
brought to bear upon Judge Broyles. even
Mayor Minis putting In a plea in behalf
of the defendants. They said they did
not want the Acton boys to go with the
young lady in question, and that is why
they used rocks.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-07-09
TURPENTINE STILL BURNED.
Belonged to w. II. Spivey at MouI-
trie-Other Matters.


Moultrie. Ga. July s-The still of w.
H. Spivey was destroyed by fire Satur-
day Loss, $1,000 The fire originated in
the boiling over of gum in the still.
THE Pinemore," the new three-story
brick hotel here, will be completed in
two or three weeks. AS yet, no contract
of rental has been made, though there
are several good parties who are applying
for it,
Bond election will be held on July II to
decide on the issue of 5000 Of bonds for
the purpose OF extending the waterworks
and electric lights throughout the town.
The present plant is too small. Another
artesian well is being bored.
The work on the Court House is pro-
crossing slowly on account of lack of
1aborers, especially brickmasons. Con-
tractors Harris & Huber say that they
hope to have it completed. however, by
November.
Moultrie's baseball teams has been so
successful this season that they cannot
get any. teams to play with them. The
management is about to give an open
challenge to the whole state.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-07-09
GRAND PICNIC

AT
SOUTH END NEW PAVILION, TYBEE,
On TUESDAY. JULY 8, 1901,
For the benefit of the Boys Orphanage,
1.8 II tc Washington. Ca, -
Under the auspices OF the Sacred Heart
Church.
The schedule of trains (railroad time)
is as follows:
Leave Savannah-9:0O a. m, 1900 m.
$50 p. m, 4:20 p. m, 500 p. m, TAO p. m
Leave Tybee-10:00 a. m, sos p. m, 6:15
p m. 9:15 p. m, II midnight.
There will be Bicycle Trick Riding,
Sack Racing and various other games for
prizes. Coed music on hand.
Whole ticket SOC. Half ticket 2Sc.
w. J. CLEARY, Chairman.
JOHN HODGSON, Secretary.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-07-09

CLEANSE YOUR BLOOD.

Now is the time to cleanse your blood
and avoid spring sickness Graybeard is
the identical purifier required now. Gray
beard dispels that tired. languid, lazy
feeling. Graybeard restores that appetite.
eat. Graybeard makes new blood. rich
blood and sends you into spring feeliwg
superb. Do not neglect. Do not delay.
Take a bottle homo tonight.
REsPEss DRUG CO.. Props.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-07-09

SLLfIAqth 4 oAVsa
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-07-09
ADJUSTMENTS.
ADJUSTMENTS.
THE CASINO,
at Parsons Park,
THUNDERBOLT, Ga,
Inaugurated May 16, 1901,
l.. W. NELSON, Manager.

Superbiy situated, delightfully."- construct
ed with spacious verandas. cool and
shady; resort of refreshing salt breezes,
devoted to high class vaudeville, dancing,
concerts. refreshments of the best and
served in up-to date style.
Performances daily; matinee at $50 p.
m, except Monday; evening performance
at p. m. every night except Sunday.
Dancing every night after close of the
vaudeville performance.
Open air concerts by our orchestra ev-
cry Sunday afternoon and night.
An entire change OF vaudeville artists
each week
Admission to vaudeville 10c.
Children under II admitted to matinee
cents.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-07-09
SPECIAL NOTICE.

The famous Suwanee Springs Hotel, Su-
vance. Fla. is now open for the reception
of guests. Infallible cure for Rheuma-
tism. Dyspepsia, Liver, Kidney and Blad-
der Troubles. Female Complaints. Bright's
Disease and all Skin and Blood Diseases
Special summer rates; $500 TO 5000 per
week, according TO location of room. Chill
dren under 5 years of age and nurses,
half price. Special rates to parties and
families. Besides board and room, the
above rates include free use Of the fol-
lowing: Hot and cold water baths both
in hotel and cottages. Free use OF the
famous spring for drinking and bathing
in same Free use OF bowling alley, boats,
pool and billiard tables, swings, croquet
and various other amusements Table
service and accommodations unsurpassed
climate delightfully."- cool and pleasant
For particulars, address
A. HANLEY. JR.,
Manager Suwanee Springs Co.
suwanee, Fla.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-07-09

CARRIAGE AND WAGON CO.,
Reliable Dealers.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-07-09
NOTICE.

Steamer WILMINGTON. after June Is.
will leave Thunderbolt for Wilmington
and Warsaw Islands. as follows:
Sunday Wednesday and Friday, for
warsaw and Wilmington, leaving at 10:30
q. m.
Monday Tuesday. Wednesday, Thurs
day and Friday. 1880 for Wilmington T:3o
and $50 on Saturday. taking freight for
Islands on Saturday at cliftons dock
Round Trip tickets TO Warsaw 300 and
zoe.
Round Trip tickets to Wilmington Csc
and l5c Music by the Harpers.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-07-09
SPECIAL NOTICES.

SPECIAL NOTICES.
LEvAN's CAFE AND RESTAURANT,
1l-ll3 Congress street. west.
Table d'Hote Dinners-5Oc.
Judy 9, 1901.
Little Neck CLANS.
SOUP.
Noodle
Sliced Cucumbers. Claret Wine
Pommes Hollandaise.
Queen Olives. Chow Chow. Mixed Pickles
FISH.
Whiting la Italtenne. Pommes Monaco.
ENTREES. D.
Spring Chicken Pie, Country Style.
Boston Baked Beans.
ROASTED.
Saddle of Mutton, with Jelly.
Prime Ribs of Beef.
VEGETABLES.
Young Beets. Boiled Roasting Ears.
Mashed Potatoes.
Steamed Rice. Stewed tomatoes.
PASTRY AND DESSERT
Peach Pie. Ice Cold Watermelons.
Assorted Cakes. Cheese. Crackers.
Drip Coffee, Tea.
Sweet Milk. Buttermilk.
Dinner l to p. m.-50 cents.
Regular Breakfast Z to $50 a. H.
IS cents.
Supper, to . p. MS cents.
Everything frst-ciass. Dining room up
stairs. All vegetables fresh every day
from my own farm. All cream. butter
ard eggs from my own dairy.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-07-09

We wash your clothes just white liks
snow. 20 fair. We use OctagOn soap at'
the clothes never fade. We give yg'
safisfaction and guarantee the best soiM
Shirts y, New Shirts zoe, shirt Waists
Sc, Underrbirfa ", Drawers yc, C9hais
iikc, CUTS -. Hafdksrchiefs ll1c, SOL
". Pants cleaned &c. FamDy clothes
nlEed. . dozen, t0es Family, az stsish'
cioihes, . dozen. 800 Duck skirts -
Linen Suits oe.
Our delivery wagon vii can for hns~
ROBERT a TON0 CO.
Firrf Class Chinese Lamar
mi Phone 1870 ~ Bf01rLton. cart
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-07-09
BUSINESS NOTICES.
The PTettieSt
Part Of the CITY

Is in the vicinity of Barnard and Jeffer-
son streets from Anderson southwark.
Ride out Barnard ON the cars, or drive
on Jefferson on the new pavement and
more, and prettier houses completed or
being built will be seen than in any other
section of the city.
There are three trolley lines
Every lot paved, and the roadway on
Jefferson paved.
No lots sold or to be sold for business
purposes of whatsoever kind
Complete system of house drainage to
every lot
Water mains in reach of every lot
uniform building Line of ten feet
from lot front, thus preventing the pos
sbflity of an obstruction of view, or a
street with an irregular ldne of houses.
This property belongs to the Savannah
Investment Company, and was bought
with the intention of securing to Sa-
vannah a first-class residential section
Lots are being sold on S2d to Seth streets
at 1000 for inside lots
This is for cash, or on time. the only
difference being the interest charged on
the amount owed
Northern or southern frontages can be
supplied.
The depth of the lots vary, some be-
ing 112, III and 122 feet
1t IS not too late to build house for
early fall occupancy.
Fer plats and other information apply
to C. H. DoRsETT
% Congress, west.
The same company also has:
lots on 10th street, near jefferson
10 let's in the vicinity of Habersham and
34th and 35th streets.
IA lots in Kingsville, adjoining AID
street, and outside the city limits
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-07-09
WITH A BULLET tNrHIS HEART.
Mysterious Murder at Crawford, Ala,
with No Clue to Perpetrator.

Columbus. Ga, July "a mysterious
murder was committed near Crawford,
Ala. last night This morning the body
of Reuben Talliver was found in the
yard of Matte Wright with a bullet hole
in the breast. The wound penetrated the
heart and had evidently caused instant
death. The Wright woman says she
heard the pistol shot during the night
but denies any knowledge OF the murder
and no clue TO the perpetrator OF the deed
has been found. The woman declares
Taniver had not been in her house and
that she had not seen him since leaving
church last night. So far as known,
Talliver had no enemies and mystery
Surrounds the entire affair.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-07-09
A FRIEND OF ROOSEVELT.
How Change in Collectors ONCE
at Macon Is Explained.

Macon. July Sc. L. BerGstrom, a
white man Of Athens. was to-day sent
here TO take the place OF DR.. Charles Nc
earthly. the negro deputy internal revenue
collector No explanation is made for
the change. The order was very brief.
and came from Collector Rucker at Allan
ia. 1t is said that the change was made
through the influence of Vice President
new man.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-07-09
THE WAY TO CLEAN CARPETS.

The only way to get your carpets prop.
erly taken up, cleaned and taken care oil
for the summer. is TO turn the Job over Ia
the District Messenger and Delivery Co,
telephone 2 or call at 80 Montgomery
street and they will make you an est.
mate on the cost OF the work. Prices
reasonable. They also pack. move and
store furniture and pianos.
c. u. MEDLOcK. supt. and Mgr.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-07-09
LIGHTNING's DEADLY WORK.
Mrs. Moore Killed and -Four Others
Badly Hurt at Trion.

Badly Hurt at TriOn.
Trion, Ga, July S-During a heavy
thunderstorm. which passed over here
Sunday, about O'Clock in the afternoon,
lightning struck the house of l. p. Moore
Of East Trion.
Mrs. Moore was instantly killed, Mr..
Moore seriously injured and three young
lady boarders were considerably dam
aged.
Mrs Moore was sitting on a sofa by
the wall of the room. The ceiling was
torn off and the full force of the stroke
seemed TO strike her. breaking all of her
ribs and collarbone, and setting her
clothes on fire. She was dead when as
sistance reached her.
The house, which is in the thickly set
tied portion of the town, was set on fire,
but the blaze was extinguished before
much damage was done.