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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-03-17
FOR OVER SIXTY YEARS.

AN OLD AND WELL-TRIED REM
EDY.-Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Sy-
rup has beer Used for over sixty years
by millions of mothers for their chill
dren while teething, with perfect
success. 1t sOOthes the child, softeos
the gums, allays all pain, cures wind
collie and is the best remedy for Di.
arrhea. Is pleasant to the taste. Sold
by druggists in every part of the
world. Twenty-Five cents a bottle.
Its value is incalculable. Be sure
and ask for Mrs. Winslow's Soothing
Syrup and take no other kind.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-03-17
GROCERIES.
w. A. JOHNSON & CO,
TaOLEsALz uROfEa1.
eEhBeAL COMMISSION Gf tGaA9Is ,
And DSalaIs n
GROCERIES.

tl'Ial IAtltU9 UF llIsUD 81
1svs on oand Gibsons XX, xxx, xxx
snd pure Old Rys, Old Cabinet ana Monogram
Wniskies also Baker's and ThOmpsOn't Pun
Bye WEisldes, 10 which they invite the atten,
ion Of the trads.
Orders from the country foy msrcandiss
shall receive prompt attention.
Conaignmens Of Flour, Grain and County
Produce solicited, for which they guarantees
the highest market prices and prompt returns,
N. z. corner Cameron md Royal 5treats.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-03-17
MEETINGS..

A GENERAL MEETING Of the stock
"A holders OF the COLONIAL LOAN and
DEPOSIT ASSOCIATION will be held ct the
principal Office Of the association. No. 1913
south Fairfax street, Alexsndris, Virginia, on
TUESDAY, April /. 1902, at O. clock p. N.
Of bonds, for the election Of officers and d.
rectors and for such other business as may
properly come before said meeting.
CHARLES I. PHILLIPS,
Holding more than one-tenth Of the capital
stock. feb27 I'd
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-03-17

THE ANNUAL MEETING Of the stock
Il holders Of the JACKsON.PHILLIPS
BBICK COMPANY will be held ct No. Ill
1902, at noon, for the election OF officers and
the transaction Of any other business.
MARI I'd W. P. JACKSON, Secretary.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-03-17
Mems Goods.

Mems Medium Weight Underwear; iust
the sort for this season In white and gray.
Shirts and Drawers. Each soc and 81.
Mems Muslin Night Bobes, with or without
collars. Esch SOC and Toe.
Roy's Muslin Night Robes. Each SOC.
We Go showing Mems New Madras Neg
ligee Shirts, the bst ever shown anywhere
at soc and 81 90 each.
Mons New Heckwear at 25c and 500.
Men's Now Half Hose at 121hc, 25c and
6Oc pair.
Mems New Link Cuff Buttons. guaranteed,
25c, SOC and Toe pair.
Mems New Plated Scarf Pins, guaranteed,
2dc and SOC.
Mems New Shirt Studs, three 10 q set,
only 25c.
Mons Gold Plated Collar Buttons, oil
styles guaranteed for ten years; q regular
25c button. Only t0c esch.
Mems New Fancy Garters at 15c and 25c
a pair.
Mems latest style Arrow Brand Collars.
Each 121hc.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-03-17
Ladies' Medium
Weight Underwear.

This kind Of weather calls for lighter
weight Underwear We have the proper
kind, such ss the light weight gauze, the me-
dium weight ribbed, both vests and par is.
Price only 25c each.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-03-17
New White PiQues.

We ere showing some beautiful New White
Piques in strpe', checks, heavy and fine
cords. Yard 10c, 1910. 15c, 20c, %, and
35c
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-03-17

He cares nothing
for the means to
that end.
There are thou
sands of men and
women whose
lives are at stake,
who are hindered
from accepting
the one means Of
safety by foolish
prejudice.
Doctor Pierce's
Golden Medical
Discovery has
been the means Of
restoring health
to many men and
women whose hol-
low cough, bleed
log lungs, ema-
citation and weak
ness seemed to
warrant the state
ment Of local ply
sicians-" There is
SO cure DoAeihie -
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-03-17
AUCTION SALES.
Rr $. II. Lunt, AuetIoneer.

DY vIRTUE OF A DEED OF TT U3T
ID from Louisa o. Swami ard Alice Swami.
dated March 8, 1897, to seclre the Mercar-
tile.Bsilwsy Building and loan Association
Of llexaudris, Virginia, certain sum Of
money in said deed Of trust mentioned, the
undersigned, Tbomss J. iFsnnoD, surviving
trustee in said deed, by order Of the board Of
directors OF the said assoeistion, default hsv
ing hesn made 10 the provisions Of sail deed,
will offer Tor sails q, public auction, In front
of the east entrsnCe n the Market Pulding
in the city Of Alexsndfia, Yirsi1is, at II
o'cInCk noon. on
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-03-17
New Wrappers.

We have received our new line of Ladies'
Light and Dark Spring Wrsppers. The we'll
known "Mendels" make. We show many
new ard pretty styles in Perciles, CslicOes,
&c. in light, dark, grays, blacks, &C. Prices
75c, 69c, 81 and 81 so.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-03-17
MEDICINAL.
WHEN LIFE'S AT STAKE

The most tinid man will take any
chance of escape. The slender rope
dropped down the precipice, the slip
pery log over the abyss, anything that
offers chance of life, Is eagerly snatch
ed at. The end the man seeks is safety.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-03-17
WATCHES ARD JEWELRY.


By using glasses as soon as you feel the need
OF them,
We can sell you a fair article In spectlcles
or Eye Glasses for 26c
good article for 6Oc
very good one for S1.00
And the very best for $3.50
These are in rubber, cellulold, German ell
yer and nickel-plated frames.
Gols-filed Eye Glasses aud Spectscles with
good lenses at 81 80 pair
Gold-6lleu Eve Glasses, frames guaranteed
for 10 years with best quality lsnse5, $1.76,
10 year guaranteed cable temple.
Gold-flled with best quality lenses $500.
Gold Eye Glasses and spectscles, So to 70.
Orders from specialists for complicated
glasses correctly filed.
HENRY w. WILDT,
Home Telephone 81,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-03-17
SATURDAY, March %, 1902.

the following described properly, to wit
ALL THAT TRACr OF LAND with the
IMPROVEMENTS thereon. In the sid
county Of Alexandra, State of Virginia,
bounded and described a. follows: Being a
part Of what is known as Preston Farm, " de-
vised under the will Of Frances B. SwsBn TO
the said Louiss o. and Alice Swami, and &C
cording TO plat and survey OF Thomas N.
Carter, county surveyor, described IS lot No.
o. Beginning At N, a stone - tho iDterce.
ton Of the southern partition lire with the
cross line on the west side Of = road twenty
(2O) feet wide; thence with cross line south
81, west 8 10 chains to X, large mspe,
10 DaingfrGeld's line thence with said line
north SSIbo west 7.65 chains to L. the east
side OF the old camel In said line; thence up
said canal north 40 east 7.44 chains TO N, a
store on the east side Of said canal, corner Of
No. 8 thence with No. 8. aud the southern
partition line north 1912 esst 1888 chains
to the beginning, containing 6 ae-es, 1 II ID
and poles.
Terms of Sale: Cash. Couveyancing at
the cost Of the purchaser.
THOMAS J. FANNON,
mari I'd Surviving Trustee.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-03-17
New White Madras.

Elegant q1slity New White Msdras foi
waits and meas shirts. Yard 12l5c, 19c
and 26c.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-03-17

Why should prejudice against a pat-up
medicine hinder you from trying what
has cured thousands OF suffering men
and womenl
rOnly for DR.. Pieree's Golden Medical Dis
coyery think would be in my grave to-day"
wrftes Mr. Moses Alies Of Hilliard, Utnte Co.,
Wyoming eI had asthma so bad could net
sleep al night and was compelled 10 give up
work II Affected my lungs so that eouEhed
ali the time, both day and night. My frfspds
ali thought had consumption Ny vile had
taken Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription ana II
had helped her SO rnuch she insibted on my try
ing his Ooldeu Medical pisceVezY which l
did have taken four bottles AID am new
yell mas ,TSssghMjnss B9gnS: B.nS1. tsahNs 10 "
The sole motive for substitution is to
permit the dealer to make the lit1e more
profit paid by the sale Of less ueritorious
medicines. He gsins; you lose.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-03-17
W. A. sMoOT & 90.

By ELEVATING THE QUALITY
OF our coal We lower the price in economy OF
consumption. Consumers will find that II Is
cheaper to use our high grade Lee Coal, that
has been screened and freed from slate and
stone, than that Of sn inferior grade. Il gives
more heat, less ashes and burns longer than
any other coal, and our prices are as low a.
any. Coal and Wood under cover.
]. &. ZIMMERMAN,
Foot OF Queen street Alexandria, Va
Telephone II.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-03-17
COAL AND WOOD
There's No Coal

| mere S mo GOAL
Ike Aitcheson's coal. Everyone will tell
you that il has tested its virtues for either
rsnge, furnace or stove. Your coal supply ID
liable to get short at this essson of the year.
bow about sending us your order--or q sam.
p Q order for some Of our well screened, high
grade coal Once tried you will never use
any other.
Dew. AitChesOn.
Both Phones o5,A
Office: 228 g. Fsirfsx street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-03-17

Home Telephone 81.
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msr4td
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1902-01-13
William and Roosevelt
Passing Compliments

the yacht should be ready for launching
about February rs.
During the coming week Wallace DOW
ney, president of the Townsend and DOW
ney Ship Building company Will VISIT
Washington to arrange for date Oh the
launching to meet the convenience OF
Miss Roosevelt, who will christen the new
yacht. Mr. Downey will probably consult
the German attachee at washington re-
garding the launching.
Berlin, January 1.-THE Hohenzollern
was placed in dry dock at klel To-Day 10
have her bottom scraped and painted. she
is under orders to be fitted out Tor a
ten weeks cruise and will sail Tor New
York January % according TO present
plans arriving there about February D.
Prince Henry will sail early In FEBRUARY
on one of the North German-Lloyd
steamers. He will be attended by sever
al officers of high rank whose names
have not yet been announced. The date
of the launching of the Emperor's yacht,
It is said. has been fixed for February 26.
The length of Prince Henry's stay in the
United States is undetermined and will
depend in part upon the wishes of Pres
ident Roosevelt and the programme for
his entertainment.
Prince Henrys visit to America is re-
garded by the court as another evidence
of the Emperor's desire to win the good
will of the American people and govern
ment for Germany During the past
few weeks the Emperor has shown am
bassador and Mrs. White various marks
of his consideration and has sent Pres
ident Roosevelt personal letter express
ing his esteem.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1902-01-13
AMNsoMonts
Al H. Wilson.

At the Jefferson theatre tonight theatre
elaborate scenic production of THE
Watch on the Rhine" by Sidney R. Ellis,
starring the clever German dialect COM
edian and golden voiced singer, Al Fl.
Wilson. AL H. Wilson is now in his sec
ond successful starring season and has
fully demonstrated himself to be an ex-
ceptionally clever and magnetic comedian
and singer of rare ability. The play is
of that touching, tender, home-loving
kind that appeals to all classes of thea
tre-goers. The story of the play deals
with a young German attache of the
legation at Washington who is sent to
Germany with important papers-plots
and counterplots follow each other in
rapid succession, with trllling climaxes
through which the principals finally
emerge to be happily united Mr.. Wilson
as the hansome young attache of the
German legation is said to have a part
to which he Is eminently suited, allow
ing him full scope for his clever comedy
and the Interpolation of his songs with
which he proves his claim to the title
golden voiced singer" Mr. Wilson's
songs are particularly good and very
melodious. Among them are 1.-The Tea
Kettle Song" MY Little Fraulein,"
Love is All in ALL" "In Tyrol,' 1.-THE
Song of Home" and when Parading"
Special scenery is carried for each of
the four acts together with electrical and
mechanical effects that are said to be
something new and novel;
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1902-01-13

Berlin. January 12.-In connection with
the proposed trip of the Hohenzollern to
New York. Emperor William telegraphs
as follows. in English,to President Roose-
welt:
II am most gratified by your kind per-
mission for Miss Roosevelt's performing
the christening ceremony of my yacht
1t gives me. great pleasure to announce
to you that have ordered my watch Ho-
henzollern to cross over and be present
at the ceremony My brother Admiral
Prince Henry of Prussia, will appear as
my representative and be able to express
to you once more my sincere feelings and
friendship for the United States and
their illustrious head.
civilian I. r.
President Roosevelt replied as follows
in German:
II congratulate Your Majesty's inten-
ton to send over your yacht HohenzoI-
Tern to attend the christening by my
daughter of your new yacht, and 1t Is a
source of great pleasure and satisfaction
to me. can assure you a hearty vel
come for your brother, Admiral Prince
Henry, to whom, l shall personally ex-
press my sincere feelings of esteem for
Your Majesty, as well as my best wishes
for the welfare Of the German people
THEODORE ROOSEVELT"
New York. January 1.-THE shell plat
ing on the steel schooner yacht in course
Of construction at Shooter Island. n. Y.
for the Emperor of Germany is being
pushed rapidly. From present progress
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1902-01-13
"The Sign of the Cross

Charles Dalton in that wonderfully sue
cessful play, 1.-THE Sign of the Cross"
come to the Jefferson theatre next Fri
day night. The story of the play Is a
strong and impressive one. 1t pictures in
graphic manner the sublime courage
that enabled NOT only men but weak
women and young children to go I'M
flinchingly to a horrible death in the Ro-
man arena rather than to renounce their
faith in Christianity. 1t shows. also the
sumptuous magnificence of Neros cor
rupt court, and tells of the winning over
to the new faith of Marcus Superbus,
noble Roman, although 1t brings him to
the beasts in the arena where he dies
with the woman he loves The company
is an unusually strong one and the seen
cry, costumes and appointments are
said to be most elaborate and beauti-
full
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1902-01-13
Western League Circuit Arranged.

Kansas City, Mo-, January 12.-Presi-
dent Whitfield stated tonight that the
cities definitely decided upon for the
Western League circuit are Kansas City,
Milwaukee, ON aha, st. Joseph, Denver
and Colorado Springs and that there are
half a dozen applicants for the two va
cancies. In conjunction with the West
ern League meeting here Thursday the
National Association of Minor Leagues
will hold a meeting and all members OF
the association are invited to attend
President P. 7. Powers of the Eastern
League, president of the association
President ]. H. Farrell of the New York
state league, secretary and treasurer OF
the National Association; President NJ
II. Sexton of the Three T. league
chairman of the National board of arbi.
tration; President C. B. Powers of the
Western Association; President ]. B.
Nicklin of the Southern League and Pres.
ident James Whitefeld of the Western
League will attend the meeting
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1902-01-13
HOWARD COLLEGE NOTES.

The Philomathc Literary Society ten
dered to their friends a public meeting
at their hall Saturday evening which
was greatly enjoyed. The programme
for the evening was as follows:
Vocal Solo-Miss Annie Lou Wood.
Debate-Subject, Resolved, That Fra
ternities Are a Blessing to Colleges" At
firmative. Mr.. W. L. Crawford; negative,
Mr.. L. NJ. Spruell.
Music-Miss Elizabeth Armstead.
Intermission.
Declamation-J. M. Loftin.
Decision of judges.
Massachusetts, Mcclellan.
The decision of the judges was rendered
In favor of the affirmative.
The basket ball team will play a series
OF games with the Chattanooga Athletic
Club team next Friday and Saturday
nights at Chattanooga. The lineup of the
team Is as follows:
Guards, Harrington and Mullin; center,
Spruell forwards, Gwin and Laird leap
tain; substitutes. Faucet and Gordon.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1902-01-13
PERSONAL.

Dr. and Mrs J. e. Frazier entertained
at dinner Friday evening in honor of
their sister, Miss Fletcher Those present
were Miss Leedy, Miss Howell. Miss Ro-
gan, Miss Fletcher, DIR. George S. Brumy
DIR. Wyatt Hefflin. Mr. Chas. Glenn, Dr.
Frank Lupton, Dr. and Mrs. W. E. b.
Davis, DR.. and Mrs Mansfield Latham
Mr.. and Mrs. N. NJ. Elliot.
Miss Birdie May Kidd and Miss Juliette
Kidd of Gadsden are the guests of their
sister, Mrs. j. w. Young, at No. 400
Eleventh avenue, south.
Florence Hotel Arrivals-A. ]. Mint.
Memphis; Sam Y. Mcfarland, W. H.
Bender, p. H. Nennis, Selma; r. H.
Barnes, Nashville; E. Young, Greensboro;
Wade Enst, Indianapolis, Ind; A. J..
Muddock and wife, ]. G. Stubs, M H.
May, Huntsville; M. B. Chandler, Jack
son, Tenn; l. p. Clancy, Huntsville:
Burt Nivel Atlanta; ]. H. Doyle, Chat
tanooga; Jos, c. Scheffer, Jessie Hagerty
Nashville; 7. M. Springer, ]. H. T. Mac
kingee, Toledo It. H. Sommers. Selma;
catur; L. Manner Al. H. Wilson Com
pany; w. NJ DeHoven, AL. H. Wilson
Company; B. T. Weaver, Atlanta: ]. T.
Stembua, st. Louis; E. C. Campbell,
Nashville; E. e. Jackson, ATLANTA; II.
Smith, New York; ]. A. Bate, Chatta-
nooga; Miss Matte Miller, Atlanta; C. H.
McAlpin, Columbia, Tenn; C. H Nor
gan, Chattanooga; e. A. Fleming, Lin
loe KY; A. C. Jackson, Montgomery;
G. G. Thompson, Nashville; C. j. o.
Terrell, Atlanta; ]. B. MCLEAN, Nash
vile; ]. Friedman, Montgomery; H. C.
Porter. New York; S. P. Sprig, Montgom-
cry; s. S. Allen, Blocton; w. F. Joyce,
Maltimore ]. G. Hoslam, New Orleans;
E. B. Summers, Detroit; L. London.
Brookwood; w. H. Baxter, Miss Chap
man, W. T. Warmer, Atlanta; M. H.
May, Huntsville; J. B. Watts, Chatta-
noga; E. j. Harris, Clarksville; G. A.
Munroe, Nashville; ]. A. Blount, Annis-
ton; f. ]. Eskent, Montgomery; R. e.
Cleveland, Chattanooga.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1902-01-13
NEGRO ARRESTED FOR ASSAULT
Also Charged With Attempting to
Murder Wife of Cotton Mill Man

Lynchburg. Va, January 12-Joe Hig-
ginbotham the negro janitor of the Floyd
school building was arrested late last
night on suspicion of being the person
who yesterday criminally assaulted and
attempted to murder Mrs. Ralp Weber,
wife of a cotton mill superintendent
Owing to the intense feeling prevailing
the arrest was kept quiet until this
morning. The negro has not yet been
brought before Mrs, Weber for identi-
fcation az her condition is not such as
to warrant subjecting her to the excite
nent. He answers however, to the de-
scription given by Mrs. Weber of her
assailant. Steps have been taken to have
the prisoner removed to Roanoke for safe
keeping.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1902-01-13
TEMPLAR CLUB GROWS.
Knights Preparing to Go to San
Francisco.

The San Francisco Club of Knights
Templar of Alabama. which was organic
ed here last fall is growing. And by the
time of the triennial it will be up In the
hundreds Mr.. James Esdale Is president,
Mr. w. s. Scott is secretary and Mr..
Henry B. Gray is treasurer. The object
of the club is to raise fund to defray
the expense to San Francisco on the
occasion of the 10Th triennial conclave
in 1904
This was the first Templar club organ
ICED for 1904. The Louisville Tenplars
were the second to organize They Torn.
ed a stock company under the title of
California Conclave Club.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1902-01-13
KILLED BY TRAIN.
Young Liam at Jemison Meets
Death Under Wheels.

Thomas H. Chandler, young white
man about 81 years old, was run over
and killed at Jemison, Ala, Saturday
night shortly after IL o'clock by freight
train on the Louisville and Nashville
Railroad. How he fell under the wheels
OF the train is not known. 1t is not clear
whether he was on the train and fell off
or whether he was walking on the track.
His body was brought to Birmingham
yesterday morning and carried to the
Warner Smiley undertaking establish
ment. The, body is horribly mangled, the
wheels having passed across the chest,
nearly severing the trunk.
His brother accompanied the remains to
Birmingham and will go with them to
clanton this morning at o'clock, where
the burial will take place.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1902-01-13
ASHVILLE

Ashville, January 12-(SpeciaL)-
Richard league has sold his entire inter-
est in the store of league Bros, to
will continue business under the same
name as heretofore Mr.. Richard league
contemplates moving to Birmingham.
At the city election recently held the
following officers were elected: Mayor,
N. A. Hood; Aldermen, w. S. Forman,
r. ]. Hodges, d. A. Mccain. and Beal
league.
Mr. Bays and Mr.. Lisle Gather of the
Ashville Aegis will begin publishing 1.-THE
Newsletter" next week at Pell City, Ala.
Miss Otis Greene, register in chancery
for st. Clair county has rendered her
resignation as such. The bar has unani-
mously recomm ended M. NJ. Fulghum as
her successor.
The merchants of our city yesterday
disposed of all of the cotton on hand
which they have been holding for several
weeks.
Mr.. William Phillips of Gadsden was
visiting friends here this week.
Several applications for rural free de-
livery routes leading out from Ashville
have been made. The inspector will be
here in the next few days to inspect the
routes, and 1t Is expected that he will
recommend favorably at least two of
them.
Mrs Lila Freeman has returned from
a brief visit to Sylacauga, Ala
The property of the ST. Clair Springs
has recently been sold to the st. Clair
Springs Hotel Company for the consider
alton of $4,000 according to the deed filed
in the Judge of Probate's office for re-
cord.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1902-01-13
Body Of Babe Found in Its
Mothers Chared Arms
OWNER OF HOUSE ARRESTED
Man and Wife and Five Children At
tempt to Escape, But Floor Col
lapses Carrying Them Into a
Mass of Flames.

Buffalo, N. Y, January 12.-Henry
Pearlstein his wife and five children
ranging in age from one and half to
twelve years were burned to death early
today in a fire that destroyed two
story frame building Joseph Supowski
who owned the building and Karl Bracki
his brother-in-law, have been arrested
pending investigation. Supowsld carried
an insurance of $4,000 on the building and
its contents.
The Pearlsteins and another family
lived in rooms above a shoe store and
were asleep when the fire started. Sup
owski told the police today that he ac-
cidentally dropped a lamp. few min
utes after the fire began there was
loud explosion that blew out the front
of the store and hurled some of the con-
tents of the windows into the street
Plate glass windows on the opposite
side of Broadway were shattered and the
report of the explosion was heard two
blocks away. The flames enveloped the
building in a short time. The family
living in the rear fiat barely escaped
95wth their lives. The Pearlsteins were
awakened, but before they could reach
the only stairway leading from their
rooms the fire had undermined the floor
In the hallway and 1t collapsed, carry
ing them down into a mass of flames.
Their charred bodies were found at 8
o'clock, four hours after the firemen had
extinguished the flames.
The body of the mother and baby were
found together, the little one tightly
casped in it's mothers arms Pearlsteins
body was found close to that Of his wife.
He also held one of the children in his
arms. The bodies of the other three chill
dren were found huddled together close
to their fathers body.