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Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-12-10
Granite Lodge Syndicate's Sixth Annual Fair

The sixth grand fair Or the Granite
Lodge Syndicate will open i'll Wilson
hall. Wednesday night. and Contil!u"
thre" evenings. Great preparations
have been made 10 have this fair
eclipse All previous ones and the s$ndi-
cate has been very fortunate iii secur-
ing &. II. D'Bricn as musical director
md tn" hearty cn-uprration Of such e,
rcllent vocal talent 10 assist in IN"
Military Minstrels. Everyone is tax
ing hold with the determination -
make the fair. ana specially the MINIS
trel show. one long to b" remembered
us a rich treat.
The entertainment for the first night
will consist Of tho Military Ministrrl5
with soloiSts and Il chorus of ~ male
voices made up % the best talent oo-
tainable in the cities Of Augusta and
}Iallowell. All Of the soloists have pre-
ViouSly Won favor on the stage anti
one who will be specially attractive IS
Master Richard Ryan Of Augusta, who
has pleased many audiences by his
rich. clear soprano voice
An elaborate first part has been AZ
ranged consisting Of Il grand overture
up-to-date songs. catchy jokes. bright
and witty sayings by the six alert end
men and selections by the Syndica'"
Quartet. The second part has been
gotten up IT a manner which will y
IRE to please everybody is it is COM
posed Of specialists who arc al artist
in their line and the "Organins;ru-
mentalera Recital the last number
on the second part ~ an innovation.
The entertainments for the second
night will consist of the Military
minstrel first part with new songs.
Jokes. specialtics. fancy lantern swing
ing. and the latest Illustrated sorgS
and biograpii pictures. The fair con-
cludc Friday night with Military bali
ami the distribution nf presents.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-12-10
JUMPED A SWITCH,
Passenger Train Hurled Down
Embankment in Georgia.
Baggage, Express and One Sleeper
Burned--0 Life Lost.
Sixteen Persons injured. Mains Circus People
on the Train.

Macon. Ga., Dec. ".-The Central Of
Georgia Eailroad passenger train from
Savannah. after crossing The river en-
ierlAE Macon, at about / o'clock sun
LAY morning. with about leo passcn-
gers. Jumped switch an a high en-
harkment
The engine and tender parted from
th, train. An appalling wreck ensued
Ihc baggage and express ears were
throw Il over into a culvert and burned.
IN" iirst-claSs passenger coach fell
ovci the cmbankment
rhr Atlanta sleeper, filled with pas
sorg"rs. caught fir" and was destroyed.
Two sleepers were saved
tn" members Of the Walter Mains
circus were aboard
The only person Killed was Julia
B"ynton. colored. of Columbus. Ga
sixteen passengers We're more o. less
injured
The mail WAS saved.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-12-10
EARLY POS1-RIDLRS.
How Mail Was Carried Thousands Of
Years Age.

Cyrus, King Of Persia. pDssceycd a
regular riding post. stations and moo
With hcrses that were always in readi-
moss when required. The speed Of his
horses was such, according to Herodo-
tus rs nothing mortal surpassed. AMI
varied oI the road from Susa TO Sardis
from - - 10 miles 4 day. The early
creeks and Romans Were by no means
20 advanced, III" Greeks having bu.
little private correspondence before 500
y. e.. while few attempts were made to
organize the postal system "f the Ro-
man c,nnirr uutil the Emperor Au-
g'lSfus instituted courierS ana :tagcS
along the roads at which relays Of
horses were always ready. says q writ
"r in the Empire Review.
England was "van .stiII more back
wand. for il was not until tho reign Of
Henry l. that permanent messengers.
styled nuntii ana cursores. We're first
rmplo! ~ in the delivery Of the Kings
writs to the lords and parons. They
only began 70 wear the roYal livery in
The time of King Henry Ill. who en-
ploved them both in England and for
riGn parts On affairs OF state as well
as on The private ana confidential bust
ness q. III" Crown. Their payment
was an imrnrtant itcm i'll The royal
house hold #' counts ana many speci-
mems of the extent ~ which thr SyS-
tom prevailed are tu Ne found in our
public records. Thus. on December m.
1924. tho attention Of the wardens of
the CinqUe Ports. as Wen as OF til"
mayor and sheriffS Of Icndon. was
drawn to the fact that many letters.
pre- judicial to tn" interests Of III"
Crown. were being brought into the
country. and they We're commanded To-
make diligent scrutiny of All persons
passing from parts beyond the seas
and 70 stcr all letters concerning
which SINISTER suspicion might arise.
Again "A roval writ Cf September 1i,
1926, evidently directed against Queen
isabella. the wife Of Edward H..
states that tine Queen. by council ana
allotment of the Kings enemies. did
write daily divers letters TO the arch
bishopS. bishops, prelates narls DarOns
and others Of the Kings iieccs. a- well
as of the clergy as of the ltit.. 3nd 10
the Commons of tn. Earious towns.
and To Individual persons. in order -
accomplish their false Compa ssmcntS.
These letters were conveyed by spc-
ciai messengers. wandering MINISTRIES
that as time went on private irdivid-
uals kept horses fOr hire, SO that a
messenger might travel post.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-12-10

Tho Christmas sal" and cntertain-
ment held in the vcs;ry OF the Old
South congregational church. Friday
afternoon and evening. was Z very
pleasant occasion ana a sum OF over
>.5 will 10 added Ia the church treas
urv. The members Of tn" league feel
gratified at the success Of their efforts
zee cream and Cak" We're on sale in the
evening and netted a good sum and
the following program was much en-
ioyed: Piano solo, Helen Brown: vocal
solo. Ncttie Stcarns; topsy turvy cho-
rus by six ladies; vocal duet. Misses
Swift; reading. Georgia Chapman;
medley. five young ladies.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-12-10
VAN TETS CONDITION.
Rumors Say Ne Is Dead and Others Say lie Is
Recovering.

Amsterdam, De. at i impn. sibl..
10 obtain confirmation Of the reported
death of Maj. Van Tets. aide to Queen
NilheImina, VINO is said 10 have fought
ana been wounded in a duel with
Prince Henry. the queens corsort
Tht. amsterdam Telegraaf asserts that
Maj. Van Tets passed a quiet night.
Saturday night. ond that Prof Narath
has performed an operation upon hin,
ana il satisfied with his paticnt'.; con-
diticn. At the ospital in Utrecht. how
ever. and in official circles. no informa-
tim on this matter is ohtainable
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-12-10

The American Sugar Refining Co..
better known as the Sugar Trust. has
been assessed by the tax commissions
ers for s125.o00 worth of sugar in ware
houses and in transit TO the city Of
Omaha. The case Of the Consolidated
Beet Sugar Cos. which asked that no
assessment be placed on the enormous
amount of sugar they have stored in
omaha. has been considerably weak
ened by the information that they
have applied for s600,0OD worth Of in
surance on the stock.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-12-10
Senator ]. P. Ooiliver 10 Lecture.

The lecture course committee is able
to announce that it has engaged for
III. second lecture in the course one
Of the most brilliant orators in tire
country. a man of national reputation.
Senator J. =. Dolliver Of Iowa. His
speaches in Congress and on the lee
ture platform are masterpieces Of ora
tory. The citizens of Hallowell have
4 rare treat in store for them in Sena-
tor Delivers lecture.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-12-10

our venerable" blacksmith. Ed.
stafford. had peculiar cali, on day
last week. gentleman. riding
through the city, halted in front Of his
shops. ana parIeyed with him for set
of OK shoes. Mr. Stafford recognized
him as a gentleman of leisure ana not
a farmer. ana interrogatinS him. found
he was purchasing the shoes as curios
10 take home to Indiana, Where they
don't bother with the expense or shoe
ine oxen.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-12-10

,~thur lewis. VIII" has Jnst severe"
h;s connection with the Office ~ TT ci'|
If the Hollingsworth & Whitney CO..
III. most pIeasantly surprised. Friday
ryrning. just before his final le"v', Thc
,,.an,en of the mills and The clerks Of
,br nflcr gathered about him ana with
III. ven chosen words Walter Robin
49,, Cor the company assembled. present.
~ him with a beautiful pair OF pearl OPP
H.. glasses mounted with g"'d' Mr.
.v.ts was too mucn surprised I" an
r.,r ,bcn but his appreciation Of the
o;,. could easily he seen.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-12-10

a. +. Lewis, son of Chicf En3irc"r l.rw-
iF. who Ii th" newly appointed st"un%-
ldphef A headquarters began his duties.
Monday morning. Miss Lewis has Been
mploycd for some time in IL" offices NJ
The iiollinSsworth & Whitney 60 at Gar
timer. ana upon s,vcring his connection
with that firm, Friday NJ was presented
with m elegant pair IF opera glasses
lY the clerks ana f"rcmou - I'll" firm Il.
he Gardiner plant AS slight expression
n their esteem and their rcgret II lrs-
ing Hn "fiicient co-l.iborer ana con-"nill
I n.nn.niOn.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-12-10
Harvard Will Debate With Bates.

dhiorliSe, Mass, Dec. 9.-Thc IIar-
Nafd senior debaters have accepted a
'hah"nGc for dcbeate against Bates
ooiieRe Of Lewiston, Me. 1t will prob
aoiF take place after the Christmas
recess but the question has not Yet
been decided upnn.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-12-10

The funeral Of the late Thomas L.
Emery was held at the house on Lin
coin street. at o'clock SUNDAY. Rev
Walter Canham of the Methodist
church. o.liciatcd. Kennebec Lodge
F.. ana A. NJ. attended in q body and
had charge Of the services. using their
imrrcssivc Masonic ceremony.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-12-10

George Randall. the genial proprietor
Of the accommodation team. has con-
,racted 10 work fer the DiriSo Te'c-
rhone 60. for n few weeks and 80 will
~ unable "a cater to The wants of the
public during the day, but will be al
rrc evening train and on the street for
sn1nn ;inc After.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-12-10

The regular monthly Of Halloween
90. No. -, I. r.. f. Of T.. VIII be hcI1
at 80 this evening. and q full attend
ancc Is requested as ther" Is To De
business Of importance in connection
with the Military bail to be held. Fri
i1y evening
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-12-10

IN" large heaps OF snow that have ti!l"I
"at'r street were removed BY the city
'eahS. Saturday ana Sunday. The SNOW
"aS hauled 10 the river. where il was
jumped. and now this thoroughfarc Is
very good travelling.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-12-10

'ight Officer Casick went to Portland.
saturday. where he had his eye examined
~ ,'e Ear and Eye lnnrmary While
". work few days ago. Il piece Of steel
new into it and the doctors informed him
ma, it was still in his eye. He will make
another visit In :, few DAYS and hav, the
steel removed
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-12-10

80 effort has been made here TO Sc
cure subscriptions for the Mckinley
memorial furd. but those who desire
to contribute can leave subscriptions
with Postmaster Jewell and at the
Northern National Eank. Small
amounts from - cents upwards are
legal tender in this enterprise.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-12-10

At a recent election OF the oIiiteIS -
st. Matthew's Parish. the ioiio"lhs
we're chosen: Senior WarHeh' 'Iianuo
crrrier: junior warden ). r. l-unt'
clerk. q. +. Brann; treasurer ). +.
Iunt: vestrymen, A. Campbell. j. q.
Wiley. +. :. Currier. 9. W. StoWeil'
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-12-10

MI 3eS car, :" and Lou,c Flanders. Who
h"F' been Visiting their auntS, Misses
HhS LA and Alic" Foster Brunswick
d'cf lie, stai; ID. Sunday. foi' their homes
al Portland, Oregon
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-12-10

nv and Mrs. q. l.. Paine left. S1tur-
u3E, for Rockland Mass. wEcrr MIR
iaiHe has accepted a position in tho shoe
iac'"ry of that place He was forcmaH Of
me making room in the shoe factory il
this CITY
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-12-10

Gen. Jno. Marshall Brown local m;tu-
4gcr. has returned To his home in Port
land. after attending tho quarterly meet
ing of III" board Of managers held at New
York City. last week
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-12-10

Al the services at the Cathoiic church
sunday. Father Keardon announce"
hat at the fair that was given by the So
.ietv during THANKSGIVING week Their
VAS received s2s66.oa. All the bills hay
1ccn paid ard the society mad cleared the
s,,n, Of s3ug} - I nc fair was I" raise
funds to help dcfray tn" debt ~ the
church and leaves only ABOUT SlCoo more
q hn maid.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-12-10

TIE following officers w"r" elected III
,hr annual meeting Of Heath Posi-. Z. y.
r. Friday evening: commander. 6. u
uorrincton: S. V e.. J. w. 7. Johnson
! Y. a.. q. A. Bowie: Sdrs., Edward
Peacock: chap. : \. IIinki"y; Q. of p.
.; w. Gardiner: @ Of g., :. w. Whit
,.v. Delegates to Department t"nven-
tinn \ = Crarry and j. G. Mead'r A.
,a,,at,s Edward Peacock and Andre"
po,,,rSon Trustee for three years. \. W.
NcCausland.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-12-10

quite II number from this city are nov
planning on attending, the fair :" b" CIV
eu at Est PittSton. Dee. - ANA u, hF
the East Pittston Agricultural and 1Tot-
ting Association. Quitc a number "t
siIbs,riptiun. hare bcen made In this city
for the fair. which promises t" bc very
..u iowa ll,. nc.aSiOIi
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-12-10

on Wednesday evening Of this week. Il
IHl a"endanc" IS asked at the Spcc!a!
'Hec''H5 Of ile2ti nclicf Corps whcn
u'f' viii he an official inspection By Mrs.
SAW. er Of Portland
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-12-10

No matter how small the place. IL
,hor. Il one where there is any skating
,b. small boy will find il. It was sup
,,s.d that rhis sport was spoiled for tn"
present. but, Saturday afternoon saw
quite Il large number on the mn r"''"
lust above III" caus""dy ana Soi'c were
noticed Oh places ON the river "h'rc II
is very fair Most Of the places ar' COY
cred with snow or else the Ice IS t""
rousbt to give good sport
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-12-10

r. NJ. Glass left Monday morning
'cr Connecticut, having accepted the
"geh'y of that state for the New York
orahch Of tho American Soda Fountain
T.,
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-12-10
NATIONAL HOME.

Among thr audience at the concert.
sunday e,"ning, was a party Of some
h1lf dozen Or more prnmincn: Augusta
aides. who cam" ont VIA cGcctrlcs.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-12-10

Miss Abbio Morrison returned, Sa.ur-
u'N. TO Boston, after a visit Of Il few
Weeks with her parents. Mr.. ana Mrs.
1!"'h Morrison. Central street.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-12-10

John II. Lord Of Springfield. Mass.
and his favoritc bird dog "Daisy'' ar
rived in the city, Saturday. ana viii
remain at tie IIallowcll House for 4
few weeks.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-12-10

Tic Ladies Aid of the JnivrreaIiSt
"huIch will meet with Mrs. ". J. Tan-
"T", Brunswick Ave. "Wednesday after
noon at 80 o'clock.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-12-10

N. J. Powers came MP from Ru"thnay.
saturday. to pass a short time with Ills
family at Pittston.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-12-10

Miss Evelyn coombs and Miss Clara
Goodwin have accepted positions with
the W. II. Gannett Publishing Concern
in Augusta.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-12-10

lh, Sewing circi,. of the Universal
list society will meet with Mrs. lIor-
az" Gctchcl, al O'Clock Tuesday
afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-12-10

The comrades of Richard Palmtn uf
y Co., are sympathziug with him in the
ioss of 4 daughter. whose death occurred
il New York City. Saturday. Of typhoiu
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-12-10

"incipAl e. Y. StowcE was present
II .hc district convention uf Sigma
Alpha Epsilon in Boston. Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-12-10

John Carroll. who has been i'll New
York on short business trip. has re-
turned to his homo in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-12-10

Principal ". +. Scokins Of til" FIRST
Grammar school in Richmond was
WAS calling en- relatives in this city.
SATURDAY.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-12-10

Miss Annie Marrll arrived from Lewis
'oh' Saturday, to visit her parents. Mr..
ana Mrs. Stephen Merrill. at thu OK
lands.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-12-10

After an Illness of about a week j. Ire
harry Is again able to bc at his duties at
'hc NJ. {. r Il. depot az assistant ticket
agent
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-12-10

Miss Frances Leonard returned. SutIr-
day from few days visit with friends
al Portland
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-12-10

1t is PLANNED that on Thanksgiving Day
TIE first ground Will be broken on tic site
Of the st. Louis Exposition. President
Francis will hold the plow and thp ccrr-
monies will BE- simple
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-12-10

All but 10 OF the 20 striking Bath sail
makers have left The city most of them
to secure work in New York lofts.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-12-10

ON Friday evening Of this w"rk. pr
Smith Baker Of Portland. will deliver
Ms humorous lecture "iiumbugs at III"
t.r,c H.rtist church. This is spoken IF
most highly by those who have heard it
md a large crowd will probably greet him
n this city The tickets are now "n Na!e
md can rc had q. Beanr's drug store.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-12-10

Capt Westman of Boothbay HIr3ur,
passed Sunday with his family III this
city
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-12-10

Hon. and Mrs. 4. H. Gardiner return
cd. Saturday, to their HON" at Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-12-10

WiniErcd O'keefe Of Great Works.
Mn is visiting his uncle, W. Il. Lang
maid
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-12-10
Dllv nsnnrbcc Journal
GARDINER

C. E. Cobb went TO Bangor Saturday
on 4 short business trip.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-12-10

Z, Frank Little has returned from a f"W
day. business trip to Boston
Daily Kennebec journal., 1901-12-10


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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-02-06
TITUS AMENDMENT DEAD
low. suprem. Court Knock. Out Bic


Iowa Supreme Court Knocks Out Bien-
ninl Election Law.
Des Moines, Ia. Feb. 2.@The SUI
cision of the lower court In declaring
that the Titus biennial election law
adopted last November at the polls
by 10000 majority was null and void.
The effect OF the decision necessitates
the holding of u general state cleo
ton this fall In Iowa. The interest
aroused In the case has been general
throughout the state, and all political
parties have been waiting to hear the
result before the work of preparing
for campaign should start.
1t Is contended that the passage of
the amendment by the two legislatures
which is necessitated by the require
ments of the constitution was accom-
panied by defects which We're fatal
and of vital nature. The legislature
of 1900, in making the entries upon
the journal referred to the amendment
only by title, while the constitution re-
quires that 1t should be entered in full.
Muscatine, Ia, Feb. 2.-Senator
George NJ. Titus, author of the Titus
amendment to the Iowa constitution,
yesterday annulled by the supreme
court, said last night: II believed the
rank and file of the people of this state
preferred to have fewer campaigns.
Having long desired such change
myself introduced the resolution that
| was intended to bring about this re-
suit. The supreme court decides that
it was not properly adopted because
of the failure to have it copied at
| length in the house journal. Having
1 stayed with the proposition to end Of
4 the road accept the conclusions Of
Il the court with resignation."
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-02-06
EARLvILLE.

Mrs. Angel, from south of town, left
Tuesday evening for Hammond, LOuisi-
ana, where Mr.. Gilman Angel ls very
sick. Mrs. Angel does not expect to
return until June
Mr.. and Mrs. F. w. -Anders, of Man
chester, spent the day Friday at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. j. NJ. Dunn, and
called on other friends in town.
George Neft is at home, having ar
rived Saturday from Ryan, where he has
been at work.
On Wednesday afternoon Mrs. Geo.
Staehle jr., entertained at q tea-party
given in honor of Mrs. Geo. Drybread,
of Emmettsburg. TweDty-four ladies
were present and spent most delight
full afternoon with their embroidery and
over the te cups.
The Bank received a tine new safe
on Friday, which was placed in the
building with difficulty on account of
its great size.
Mr.. and Mra Clarence Pierce, of
Manchester visited at the home of
Henry MiIlen on saturday and Sunday.
Mr.. w N Matthews and Miss Grace
Matthews visited Cedar Rapids friends
and relatives in Manchester during the
past week.
Word was received Friday that Mlss
Grace Eahart, who is at Cornell College,
was quite sick. Her mother, Mrs. Perry
Eahart left for Mount Vernon Saturday
morning
Ga Friday evening, the young people
of the Lutheran church gave an oyster
supper at the home of Daniel Raforth
which was well enjoyed and largely at
tended.
Miss Kate Robinson, who has been at
home sick for some time past, returned
to her school duties at Epworth Monday.
Rev. Soper has been i'll the past week
but is somewhat improving at present.
We hope his illness will not last long
and that he will be among us again
soon.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-02-06
EAD'S GROVE.

The ice harvest is on. The farmers
are taking advantage of the good sleigh
ing to haul lea fo- the creamery. They
aye getting it at Joe Fnnk's near Edge
Wook.
Rev. Hubbell preached at the Fitch
school house Sunday the 9th. Every
one will b. pleased to learn that Mr..
Hnbbeit is to preach here every two
week
Jake Mosier visited his father WHO
lives near Ostefdock, sunday.
The Ead's Grove L. A. 5. met with
Mrs. lanes Fowler last Thursday. A
large attendance aud u good time is re-
ported.
Bruce Hunt and Sam Rfdenour at
tended the Masquerade at Edgewood
Friday night OF course Nettie and
Gertfe went also.
Ed Morris was exercising his colts on
our highways last week.
Emsley Frentresss health is much
improved He has moved to Manches-
ter.
Burt Fowler and Harry Culbertson
attended the hop at Greeley Thursday
night.
Our neighborhood was much erieved
to learn of the death of Mrs. Jerry
Eaton, which occurred at one O'Clock
Sunday morning. Mr.. and Mrs. Eaton
we're among Delaware county's Oldest
and most respected citizens The de
ceased leaves to mourn her death, q
husband and three children, Orland,
Abner and Mrs. viii Davis allresidents
of this neighborhood.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-02-06
FIRE WIPES UP $1, 500, goo
Explosion Starts 1t In a seven-story Build
inr-Many Thrilling Incidents.

Explosion Starts 1t In seven-story Build
ins-Mauy Thrilling Incidents.
New York, Feb. 1.-The explosion
yesterday afternoon in the sugar fac
tory of the w. Wicke company, in
East Thirty-first street, by which over
twenty persons were injured, was
followed at p. III. by one of the
fercest CONGREGATIONS New York has
witnessed in many years, causing an
estimated loss of $1,500,0O0. The
burned area, in general extent, took
in about one city block. The Wtcke
company's building, the building abut-
ting it from Thirty-second street, and
several tenement houses We're among
the destroyed buildings. Several lum-
br yards in the vicinity were consider
ably damaged. The fire was wit
messed by immense crowds of people,
and is said to have been the most
spectacular one New York has ever
seen.
The panic-stricken occupants of a
number of tenements threatened by
the fire were assisted out by policemen
and firemen. The fire abounded in
thrilling incidents, but only a few per
sons were injured. none seriously
Nearly 500 persons We're at work In
the factory at the time of the explo-
sion. Three hundred and fifty Of
them were women. Only two persons
were seriously injured. Joseph Speid-
ler fireman, was badly cut and
bruised about the head and body. He
was unconscious when found and was
sent to Bellevue hospital. He may
die. Emil Barschet, a steamfitter,
was badly cut about the head and
shoulders. He. too, was sent to the
hospital. A score on more We're slight
ly hurt by being cut with broker
glass or struck with flying splinters.