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New-York tribune., 1902-12-26

The approximate OF the lies charge to satisfy
which the above described property is be sold Is
eighteen hundred seventy 4i-iOO dolars
with thereon the sth December 1902
together and allowances amounting four hun
dred thirty-two 15-loo dollars with interest from
1902 together with the expenses o
The approximate or other
liens which be allowed TO the purchaser OF the
purchase paid by the Referee.
twenty-five dollars and interest
Dated. New York, December 10, 1902
JOSEPH 2. MDONOrGH Resrrns
New-York tribune., 1902-12-26
SUPREME COURT, COUNTY OF NEW

~ YORK.-William e. Magic, Plaintiff, against Andrew
Stewart others. DefendantsIn pursuance judg
foreclosure and sale. duly made and entered
herein dated December 22nd 1902 the undersigned the
referee In said Judgment named will sell public auction
the Exchange Salesroom Number Ill Broadway, in
the Borough OF Manhattan City OF New York. the 18th
day January 1903. 12 o'clock noon, by Peter F
Meyer auctioneer premises by Judgment
be sold and therein described follows: All
tain lot piece parcel of land with the buildings thereon
erected, situate lying and being County of New
York and bounded and described follows to witt Be-
ginning point the Easterly side Third
distant eighty-ve (s5l 80 inches northerly
from the Northeastery of Third Avenue
fifth Street, running thence Eastery parallel with
Fifhfth Street and through the centre of party wall
hundred and ten (110) feet Northerly and
parallel with Third Ayerns twenty 2o feet thence West
centre Of party wall hundred and C10}
the Easery side OF Third Avenue thence Sovthey along
the Easerly side OF Third COZ
point place OF beginning upon
10 remain forever IL ISL
New-York tribune., 1902-12-26
No, e2s Third Avsnus.

65th Street,
Notsrhs approximate amount q tho len or charge
g. Us a. with interest thereon from December 17th 1902
together with and allowance sass
with interest thereof from Deoernber e1nd 1902
together with the expenses of the SALE
The approximate amount
croton water rates other liens, allowed the
purchaser out OF tho purchase money paid by the
Referee s fs 20 besides The due nrst mortgage OF
e11 900 ard interest thereor 5 December
Dated New York. Deesnber e4th. 1902
THoS. B. BROWNING, Referee,
way, SsV York
New-York tribune., 1902-12-26

4 DVERTISEMENTs and suoscrfu4ions The Trbuns
~ their Uptown Once
No. 1854 BROADWAY.
Advertisements viii be received at the following branch
regular Office until o'clock p. viz
254 sth-nve.. :. e. cor I'D 1b3 6th.nve, cor.
tween 7th and sth aves.: West I25fh-st.: .33S
3d-avc.. between 10th and TTth 1.o26 3d-ave-,
New-York tribune., 1902-12-26

BENJAMIN Franklins autobiography is TO fill
one of the volumes of a fine new series, TO be
called The Temple AItobiographies. This Sc
ries will be made up of the autobiographic clas-
sics each one edited with great care and each
provided with Introductory essays and several
illustrations. OF course, Cellini's autobiography
VIII be one of the opening volumes, and this
will be followed by the Franklin and by Hans
Andersen's STORY of My Life" The series Of
fers an infinitely attractive prospect and it is
odd that the thing has not been done before.
Mr.. Dent is, of course, the protector.
New-York tribune., 1902-12-26

West 1924 ST.
New-York tribune., 1902-12-26

A ADVERTISEMENTS and subscriptions for Tie Tr1buns
received at their Uptown once.
NO. 1884 BROADWAY.
Between Seth and 9th until o'clock ..
will be received the following branch
orces Office rates until o'clock 2.
254 Sth-ave.. e Z5d-st-: 153 6th-ave.,
i2th-st.; 92 East 14th-st-t PSI West 42d-st,
tween Tth and sth ayes.: 26S West 125th st. 1.33S
3d-ave.. bet 18th and nth 1925 3d-Rye.,
17oS 1st-aye.. s9th-st-: 157 East
th-at 7S6 Trcmont-aye-S $50 3d-ave.
New-York tribune., 1902-12-26
BILLIARD AND PouE TABLE'

MANUFACTURERS Of billiard ana pool
tables. high grade bowling alley builders:
lowest prices. MARK BROS. "a Union
Square.
New-York tribune., 1902-12-26

THE MARY FISHER HOMES. 14S Saint
Ann's-aye.. and at Yonkers Park; also
Tenany, n. J.. $3.50 per week, upward
adult only; pamphlets sent
New-York tribune., 1902-12-26
MACHINERY.

At REDUCED PRiCE9.-5oo second hand
wood and iron working machines; fully
guaranteed; machinery bought and sI-
ehA1rs6 GEO. d, EDDY. 3os Madtnon-Ue.
New-York tribune., 1902-12-26
BOARD AND ROOMS.

-A,-At-ATTENTION
Attractive floors. suites with private bath
with or without board. single rooms: doc
tors Offices: all desirable locations: highest
references given. Information from
s. c. LELAND g. Co. 2 West a3d-st-
New-York tribune., 1902-12-26

A long sea novel from the pen of Mr. Clark
Russell is TO be brought out soon t is entitled
--overdue"-a grisly name-and is largely de-
voted to diving and the diver.
New-York tribune., 1902-12-26
NEW-YORk.
OPEN ALL WINTER.
Ml0[l[l[B[ROOlZ 0IIIN
MILLBROOk. DUTCHESS CO., N Y.
Notire of Summons.
SUPREME COURT OF The sTATE OF


SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF
York. Amended Helen Potts Hall, Plaintln'
against TheophfIus Gilman and Edward L. Norton as
Administrators in the state of New YORK on the soS
chattels and credits which were OF George trahclS t
deceased, the Bridgeport Trust Company. as Ad-
mnistratoF in State Of Connecticut the goods
chatte!s and credits which were OF george On
deceased; Frazier Gilman, Theophilus Gilman. Anna
K. Gilman. Alfred Gilman. Caroline Scamman and Joseph
O. Seaman. her husband; Olivia Drew Helen G. Tut
tle r Bradford R. Garczynski. Caroline
G. Mcclellan. George Mcclellan and Nellie D. Mcclellan.
his wife: Edward {, Norton and Louise E. Norton.
band: Edward PercivaI and Julia A Percival formerly
his wife, George J. Percival Ellen A Starr and Charles
c. Ord husband; Milford H Norton, Charlotte Jane
Norton and Mary B. Norton. Charles B. Gilman George
H. Hartford and George w: Smith. Defendants To the
above named defendants: You are hereby summoned TO
the amended complaint in this action and TO
copy OF your the plaintiffs attorneys
within twenty days after the service OF this aInende
exclusive of the day Of service and in case or
your failure appear answer judgment will be taken
against by default for the relief demanded In ths
amended complaint.
Dated New York. September 10th. 1901.
HATCH & WICKES, Attorneys for PLAINTIFF, once
and Postofhcs Address 100 broadway Borough OF Man
haitian, New York City
the named defendants. Bridgeport Trust Com
goods chattels and credits which Of George
Francis Gilman. deceased K. Gilman Olivia Drew.
Helen G. Tuttle. Lydia R Bradford, Milford H Norton
Mary F. Norton and Charles B. Gilman; And 70 Belle
Gilman Tufts mother of and with whom the above
defendant Charles b Gilman. infant under
the OF fourteen sojourns and resides The
foregoing amended Is served you by publca
ton, pursuant order of Francis NJ Scott,
Justice of the Supreme Court Of the State Of New YORK
complaint and OF the amended summons In the
Office Of the Clerk OF the County Of New York at the
County State OF New York the 23rd day OF De-
cember, 1902.
Dated New York December 23rd. 1902
HATCH & WICKES. Attorneys for Plaintiff. 100
Broadway. Borough OF Manhattan New York City. N Y
New-York tribune., 1902-12-26
WORK WANTED.

YOUNG MAN. 25. as travelling salesman
or collector, can give best OF reference OF
cash security II needed 5. ROSENFELD,
40 3d-ave.. Brcoklvn.
New-York tribune., 1902-12-26

VISITING TEACHER School or family:
English. music. painting. art. history;
f1rst class city experiences. Address Miss J.
Box %. Tribune Office.
New-York tribune., 1902-12-26
PAwNBROKERS- SALES.

ELI SOBEL. Auctioneer. % Bowery. sells
1880 a m all goods pledged to Dec %.
1901:
Dec 2s-Jewelry. 2. Morris. 735 3d-avs-i
Sol Cohen. 235 9lh-svs.
Dec. 26-Clothing and jeweiry. VI. Woln.
= 354 3d-sve-
Dec 29-Ciothing. spring and winter over
coats. Tuxedos. full dress suits. dresses
.qoes. etc. VIM. Prayer. AZ Tth-ave.
Dec 3o-C1othinR. dresses. etc. g Mel
son & Co.. Y Stanton-st.
Dec. 3t-Clothins. evening dresses. gowns
shoes etc. I NJ. Cohen, so 6th-ave-
L L FIRUsKI. AuctiOnesr. 10 Bowery.
sells. 10 a m:
Dec. 2s-H. stavanhagen s. Son. Jewelry.
Dec. 29-By ". & L Harlan. 15I East
12Jth-st: s. Stern. 2.271 Sth-ave-. dia-
monds.. watches, 1ewelry. cut glass ana
brouzes. all pledges prior Dec 10. 1901. all
older dates
Dec. 3O-By J. J. FrtsI. 1.4T3-1. ATS
Broadway; 9ST Myrtle-ave., Brooklyn: dia-
monds, watches. jewelry, all pledges prior
Dec. 20. 1901.
JOS. SHONGOOD & SONS. Auctioneers;
salesrooms. NO. "a Bowery.
Dec. ce-women's clothing. etc. NJ Levy.
2.616 3d-ave.
Dec so-CIothIas. etc. Albert Freund.
Less 3d-ave.: D. NJ. Rinaldo 1856 Sd-ave.
Dec 3o-Jewelry. watches. diamonds.
etc. A. Friedman. 1e1 3d-ave-
CENTRAL AUCTION CO. N. sheehan.
Auctioneer. 152 and 154 Canai-st
Dec. 29-By Thos. Corley. 55S West
Broadway. clothing to Dec %. 1901
New-York tribune., 1902-12-26
HOOD PO.SON.

NO MORE suffering fro this terrible
disease Write for particulars or come
and see us. We will cure u. Godsend TO
humanity. ARBUSCINA 4hANUFACTCR-
ING co, All Temple C,---t Building.
Beekman-st
New-York tribune., 1902-12-26
NEW YEAR CARDS,

CALENDARS for souvenirs and advertising z
purposes. Christmas and New Year cards
f1em 10 up. Private mailing cards, manu-
fncturer's prices. JOSEPH KOEHLER, In
porter and Manufacturer. $50 Park Row.
Nsw-York- Opan sveningB.
New-York tribune., 1902-12-26

Times change indeed The Editor of Notes
and Queries" referring to the early Edinburgh
Review" DAYS. when few men wrote for pay,
except in the newspaper, and periodical litera-
ture had hardly become honorable vocation,
recalls that he had himself known men, who
SO late as the fifties, found themselves driven
to keep from their elders all knowledge of the
fact that they received money for their copy. -.
A debt of gratitude. he adds. is owing TO
Jeffery for having been of the first who did
something to remove the coy feeling with
which men regarded any direct pecuniary rela-
tions with the press
New-York tribune., 1902-12-26
ART GOODS AND BRIC-A-BRAC.

CHARLES KoEHL. 223 West i16th at.
with stern Bros. II years).-Brto-a-Brao
and Marble Figures repaired.
New-York tribune., 1902-12-26
CARPET CLEANrEst.

u, & j. w. @IlllAMS
58 w. 5&TH ST. e: Gs:4%sa. 9Ss
rsRPET CLEANING; Established tS7a
CAREFUL CARPET CLEANING CO.
Cleans by compressed air. steam. hand OF
nv noor. 1858 broadway l2I East 4Sth-st
COE & BRANDT. Tel. ia2 ssth-
New-York tribune., 1902-12-26

YOUNG MAN. Is. wishes good position;
best OF references. Address J. UDELSON.
156 1st-ave
New-York tribune., 1902-12-26
DOMESTIC SITUATIONS WANTED.

YOUNG MAN 2S. wishes position j.
ZEFFERT. 60 East I05th-st
New-York tribune., 1902-12-26
FOR SALE,

TYPEwRTTERS.-Ch place IN ths
world; cash or instniiments; all makes
POUR rental money will purchase typewritei
here; free instrpctions S6i Fulton-st
Brooklyn
New-York tribune., 1902-12-26

NJ Maeterlinck has made two new plays
worse lucki One of them is modern and phll-
osophical and is called Pity; the other Is
fairy thing attempting Ito contrast the con-
scious manifestations and the unconsciousness
Of the human soul" Both are TO afiict the
Parisians next year.
New-York tribune., 1902-12-26
WORK WANTED.
Fem ale.

CIRCULAR FOLDER-By experienced
young lady: expert r. H. 262 West
4Sth-st.
New-York tribune., 1902-12-26
ORIGINAL CURIOSITY SHOP.
EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES.

ST. Bah THgl 0MEI'S
2l1 East 42d-st First class domestics are
supplied also managing housekeepers. ma
irons, governesses. tutors, etc.
AFRO-AMERICAN INSTITUTE. 324 West
o9th-st.. supplies only reliable help: white
and colored, male or female. for all do
mestic positions.
New-York tribune., 1902-12-26
Real GsIalc Oauten.

vK7ANTED.-so-acrs farm on Long Island. near rsi-
w rosd not far from NeV-Horki no agents K e.
Boy ~ Tribune Ofttce-
New-York tribune., 1902-12-26

SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF
- NEW YORK. County Of New York-Action for alb
divorce-Asnes Dongsn, Plaintiff, against William
A. Dongsn, Defendant--Summons- the above named
hereby summoned answer the
plant action and 20 OF your answer
this summons exclusive OF the day OF
service OF failure
Judgment will be taken against you BY default for the
relief demanded in the complaint
Dated New York April Sd. 1902.
GEORGE w MADAM PLAINTIFF Attorney. Office
Postofics address, No. I'll Broadway. Borough Of
Manhattan New York City
the Defendant:
The foregoing summons is served upon you without
order OF Hon Ernest Hall Justice Of the Supreme
State OF Nev-YOrk. dated November 18th.
1902 complaint in the Office OF the Clerk
OF the County New York in the County Court House
city. county and State OF New York the 14th
day Of November. 1902
Dated York. Nov I4th. 1902.
GEORGE ". MADAM. Plaintiffs Attorney. Of1ce and
address. 2Tf Broadway. Borough OF
Manhattan. New York City
New-York tribune., 1902-12-26

The A B of Photo-Micrography," by ". H.
Walmsley. is truly practical guide for begin
ners in fascinating field for photographers.
1t tells OF all the known methods Of combining 6
the microscope and the camera, and yet is writ
ten 30 simply that any amateur photographer
can understand the manipulations described.
The publishers Tenant & Ward have a repu-
tation for printing standard works on photog-
raphy, and this little book is a worthy addition
to their collection. II is well illustrated with
half tone engravings of photo -micrographs by
the author.
New-York tribune., 1902-12-26
HELP WANTED.

Mals
ATTENTION. MENi-By doing an easy
work you can travel TO England for SIS. 81.
Germany so. and South Africa S25: return
passage ATLANTIC SHIPPING OFFICE.
lis 1st-st.. New-York
New-York tribune., 1902-12-26

"ANTED--Capabie newspaper and book
canvassers: Of the most attractive
propositions ever presented IN Sew-York.
Apply TO WILLIAM II GUTELUS. Trib-
une ONCE
New-York tribune., 1902-12-26

GERMAN. q. Just landed. wants any kind
OF work GEORGE DULL 800 Sd-ave
Bronx.
New-York tribune., 1902-12-26

DRIvER--SingIe or double. by a young
man: honest and sober; can furnish bonds
or reference WILLIAM COOPER. 49I
Logan-st- Brooklyn
New-York tribune., 1902-12-26

PORTER. &c--Man as porter or usefl
man d NJ BAGLEY. ssI 9i-ave.
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WORK WANTED.
Male.

ACCOUNTANT.-Public consulting: expert
corporation: auditor; go anywhere; audit
Ing and originating; perfect bookkeeping
system: guarantee trial balance monthly or
no pay: highest credentials and bond
AUDITOR. P o. Box 500.
New-York tribune., 1902-12-26

STENOGRAPHER and TYPEWRITER
First class; broad experience; excellent
references: salary $50 20 S25 Address
COMPETENT. Box IA Tribune Once
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-20
TO PROM" GUESTS.
Gymnasium, Peabody Museum and
 Other Departments Open.

Gymnasium, Peabody Museum and
 Other Departments Open.
 New Haven, Jan 20.--With the ar- rival of large number of guests who are to attend the junior promenade in the Second regiment armory tomorrow night the question arises as to what departments of Yale university are open for inspection. Visitors will find the university dining hall worth a visit between the hours of 2 and 4 p. m. The Yale gymnasium, the largest and best equipped gymnasium in the coun- try, will be open from S:30 a. m. until s D. m. Dr Anderson and Dr Seaver extend an invitation to all interested to visit the gym. The Peabody niu- scum will be open from 9 a. n. until 5 D. h., and this institution is always a popular place, worthy of inspection The campus is always open to visitors The art school will attract many and other departments of the university can be visited as the guests desire
 A large number of guests, including many prominent alumni, arrived i'll town Saturday evening or during the day, Sunday, and will remain until af- ter the promenade.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-20
HORSE WAS so YEARS OLD.
Became so Feeble That owners Were

Became so Feeble That Owners We're
 Obliged to Shoot Him.
 "Frank," the old horse so long tue property of Mccarthy x Moore, the South Main street mineral water man ufacturers, has gone out of business, and his familiar figure will no more grace the public streets of Waterbury. The animal became so feeble that Dr Bland said the kindliest act that could be performed towards him would be to put him out of the world, and last Saturday the prescription" was put up by one of the members of the tirm who shot Frank killing him instant ly. The horse was foaled in Stony Creek 32 years ago, and. after belnS broke and worked for few years Tn that town he was bought by Seth Pratt of Litchfield, who sold him to George Vandover of this city. where he was engaged in the sodawater busi- ness in Rushton place. When MT Nan- dover was going up to Litchteld to pick out a suitable horse, he took Frank Hall with him, and the selection made by MT Hall turned out to be so acceptable that Mir Vandover decided to name the horse for him, and from the time he came to Waterbury he Was known as Crank" Years ago, when John J. Mccarthy bought out the busi- ness from MT Vandover, the horse went with it and was doing practically all the delivery work when MT Moore became a member of the firm. The horse was gritty, and if the owners cared to use him longer snere was lots O. work in him. but they thought be had done enough and concluded to give him a long rest. The house does a large business in charging soda water fountains for druggists and the horse had become so accustomed to tie names of some of the druggists that all the driver had to do was to tell him where he wanted to go and "FranlS' would canter off to the place and stand ! there. He was gentle, but for some unknown reason he took a dislike to q boy that once worked for the firm and the youngster did not dare go into the yard or stable On one occasion he chased the boy out of the barn and came near getting into the shop after him. When he was hitched the boy could handle him all right, but even then the animal showed signs of bad temper Aside from this, Frank" never did anything mean, and probably if he could have told what he knew he would have been able to give good reasons why he wanted to get square with that voungster.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-20
TIMELY TOPICS.

Leggins at 10c and ladies' shoes soc. These shoes are small sizes, but there are bargains in all sizes, at Dodge's.
 A. Mailhiot is selling shirt waists from 10c to Soc. Some of this win ter's styles in the lot.
 Fancy wings, birds and breasts that were 25c to 49c going for soc at Chase's. Better ones at 10c each.
 Loren R. Carter gives low rates U. fire insurance. See him about renting a tenement or borrowing money.
 Wall papers at half price at Miller x Pecks. Specials in dress goods and furs.
 Conlon Bros have many good bar gains in their store yet. Fur scarfs, Jackets and dress goods.
 Star print butter 20c pound. Litch- field print Pic, five pounds of either for $1 at Castles; shoulders 9c.
 The Upson. Singleton Go says that suit for $7.75 at their sale beats every thing in the clothing line.
 The Mammoth market invites you te read their price list. Will last unti Wednesday. Fish sale this week.
 See Currans north window for speci mems of dress goods that are put or sale at low prices.
 Styles are not carried from season to season at J. B. Mullings. He cuts them low enough to sell them.
 The Platt Mill Go just received lot of buckwheat for chickens. They keep H. o. poultry food.
 Some of the best values in those overcoats at Jones, Morgan & Co.'S arc still there. What is your size?
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-20
Solomon Was Robbed.

KIRKSVILLE, Mo-, Jan. 2O.-I. Sol omon, a Syrian living at Keokuk, Ia., was held up and robbed of a money belt containing $S,50O. Solomon had sold his business at Keokuk and was looking for location here Two fel- low countrymn have been arrested, charged with the robbery. Solomon says one of them held him while the other cut the belt from his waist. The money has not been recovered.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-20
NOT Ex-CHIEF BOLIVIAN.
Said That New Havener Is After the
 Chiefship in Hartford.

Said That New Havener Is After the
 Chiefship in Hartford.
 New Haven. Jan 20.-It is stated in Hartford that among the applicants for the position of chief of police in that city made vacant by the death of Chief Bill is one former New Haven chief of police.
 Attorney Charles F. Bollman is the only ex-chief of police in New Haven alive. MT Bollman. said last night that he knew nothing about the Hart ford chiefship or was even aware of the fact.that new chief was about to be appointed there. He said that he could not possibly be the man referred to. 'I am through with all police work forever" said MT Bollman. q am going on with the law business
 Mir Bollman laughed heartily over the mentioning of his name in the ap- pointment
 It is thought in Hartford that Act ing Chief Ryan will be appointed chief by the commissioners on Tuesday night.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-20
RUSSIAN SAILORS ARRIVE.

Philadelphia, Jan 20.-Among the passengers on the American line steamship Rhynland which arrived here to-day were 270 Russian sailors, comprising the crew of the battleship Rotzivan, now being built at Cramps shipyards. The men were trans ferred to the battleship and they will remain aboard while she is at the yard. The ship will be completed and turned over to the Russian gov ernment within few weeks and the big fighter. said to be the fastest of her class in the world, will sail for Kronstadt
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-20
FIRST RETAIL DEALER.

Chicago. Jan 20.-Charles A. Reno, who is said to have been the first retail coal dealer in Chicago. starting i'll bus. mess with a one-horse wagon. is dead at his home in this city. He was 84 years old and came to Chicago in 1S4S. His business grew with the growth of the city and later it was organized in- to one of the leading firms of Chi cago. MT Reno became a police com missioner in 1872 and held the office until it was abolished by the present city charter.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-20
BEAR IN THE HARBoR.

Santa Barbara. Gal, Jan20.-The United States revenue cutter Bear is in the harbor. having come from San Diego under orders from Washington, to investigate the alleged smuggling of Chinese and opium into the country at this port According to the state ment of one of the officers, evidence that smuggling has been carried on within the past few months was found on Santa Cruz and one of the other islands of the group.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-20
r1rteen For Alderman wenz.

F1Treen For Alderman Wenz.
 NEW YORK, Jan. 2O.-Fifteen will hereafter be lucky number to swear by for Alderman William Wenz of Brooklyn, who on Jal. 15 became the father of a fifteen pound girl, who is his fifteenth child. On the same day he was honored with the chairmanship of the aldermanic committee on bridges and tunnels. On account of his cred itable record as a father great honors were bestowed upon Alderman Wenz by the city fathers of Buffalo when he visited the Pan-American exposition last summer. They insisted upon fix ing up quarters in the city hall for himself and fourteen children, and he was pointed out as a shining example of what man should do for his coun- try.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-20
She Made sure of Deetb

TOLEDO, O., Jan. 20.--Louise Avery, twenty-three years old, of Delaware, committed suicide in horrible man. ner. In the morning her brother found her lying dead upon her bed, with the barrel of a shotgun held by one hand against her temple. Evidences were found that the woman had taken paris green and morphine, but had finally re- sorted to the shotgun. The entire top of her head was blown off The refusal of a man to marry her is said to have prompted the deed.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-20
y. IT. PF1RLAN.
Four Detroit stores Collapse.

DETROIT, Mich, Jan. 20.-Four buildings, each four stories high, locat- ed in the heart of the wholesale dis trict of this city, collapsed at 8:3O o'clock last night without any ap- parent cause, and all thatnow remains is a smoldering heap of ruins. The buildings were part of the block bounded by Jefferson avenue and Shelby and Griswold streets and were occupied by five concerns, and their stocks are a total loss,, which is esti- mated at $152, 2,50O, exclusive of the loss on the buildings, which amounts to $5050O. The buildings joined each other at the corner of Jefferson avenue and Shelby street.