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The Savannah morning news., 1904-01-20
Sang Songs of the South.

Danville, Va, Jan. 19.-Escorted by
the Danville Light Infantry and the
Cadets of the Danville Military Insti-
tute, more than a hundred Confederate
veterans turned out here this after
noon to celebrate Lee-Jackson day, and
the ceremonies We're the most elabo-
rate in the history of the city.
The Academy of Music was filled
with a large gathering, and the exer-
cises We're intensely interesting and
the singing of old war songs by Mrs.
John N. Wyllie aroused the veterans
to the highest enthusiasm. DR.. w. H.
Atwil of this city made a stirring ad-
dress.
Resolutions commendatory of Gems.
Longstreet and Gordon were adopted.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-01-20
SHORTAGE OF LUMBER.
This Is Indicated by Reports Made
Rt New Orleans

- ny IteBOrNS Made
at New Orleans.
New Orleans, Jan. 19.-The Southern
Lumber Manufacturers Association
met here in its fifteenth annual session
to-day. President N. w. Mcleod, in
his annual report. said concerning the
outlook for the trade that the consump-
tion of lumber in the South probably
will be greatly increased on account of
the high prices Southern farmers have
been receiving for their products.
Estimates of stock on hand at the
first of the present year show only 4
per cent. more than a year ago. There
is a shortage of more than 30O. .OO0, 900
feet in the retail yards, and that
amount will have to be carried with
over-taXed transportation facilities be-
fore the yards have. their normal sup
ply, proving that there is at present
an actual shortage in the lumber sup
ply in the South.
Secretary Smiths report showed an
increased product of lumber last year
of 226000 900 feet over that of 1902,
which he estimated to be about 80 per
cent. of the capacity of the mills in the
states where the mills are located,
namely Missouri. Arkansas, Texas,
Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-01-20
TO SUPPRESS THE HEREROs
An Extra Appropriation Is Made by
GERMANY

An Extra Appropriation IL Made by
Germany.
Berlin, Jan. 19.-The bills authorizing
supplementary credits of $705,00O for
German Southwest Africa, made nee
essary by the dispatch of reinforce
ments of troops to Southwest Africa,
owing to the revolt of the Hereros
tribesmen, passed their second read
ings in the Reichstag to-day. DR..
Steubel, director of the Colonial De-
partment of the Foreign Office, in the
Reichstag to-day, said he regarded the
situation as extremely grave. The act-
ing governor of German Southwest
Africa was demanding a battalion Of
field artillery. The territory involved
in the rising embraced a population of
1,542 whites. The fundamental cause
of the revolt was the inability of the
natives to forget their former free
dom.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-01-20
WANTS THE NEGROES
TO EMIGRATE TO HAYTl.

Detroit, Mich, Jan. 19-Bishop
Smith of the Afro Methodist Episco-
pal Church, who has just returned to
his home in this city from Hayti.
says that Hayti and not Africa is the
place for colored Americans. Twenty
thousand he says, could be assimi-
lated there at once. Bishop Smith is
considering the question of agitating
the emigration of the negroes from
the Southern States to Hayti.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-01-20
WRIGHT TELLS HOW
HIS COMPANY FAILED
Declares He Gave 1t Millions Out of
His own Pocket.


London, Jan. 19.-There was a con-
siderable crush in court and buzz of
anticipation, when Whitaker Wright,
the company promoter, on trial on the
charge of fraud, entered the witness
box to-day.
The former financier was composed
and answered questions firmly. He first
related the story of his life in America
and then told of the foundation of the
London and Globe Corporation, which,
he declared, was prosperous until the
end of 1899, after the South African war
had started, when matters became dis
aStrous.
The witness added that he assisted
the company out of his private pock-
ct, lending it between 81, 900, 900 and g.
100000. Previous to this, he had pre-
pared settlement of $1,50O, 600
on his family, giving $500,OOO to
each of his children, but one day in
1899, the company's accountant in
formed him that he must have 81 $780,
600 or the company would be obliged to
suspend The witness said he supplied
the money and consequently the settle
ment on his family was never carried
out.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-01-20
If If is AMENDED
TIME WILL BE LOST,

Washington, Jan. 19.-Prior to the
cabinet meeting to-day, Secretary
Hay had long conference with Sena-
the Panama canal treaty was consid-
cred at length. The Secretary pointed
out to the Senators that if the pro-
posed amendments were adopted by the
Senate it would be necessary to send the
treaty again to Panama to be ratified
by the Panama authorities This
would be productive of delay and possi-
bly, of serious embarrassment
No action was taken by the cabinet
on the subject, it being considered in
the hands of the Senate for determina-
tion.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-01-20
ST. LOUIS is TO HAVE
A STRIKE OF DRIVERS
That City Will Follow the Lend ot
Chicago.

rh"t City Will Follow the Lead Of
Chicago.
st. Louis, Jan. l9.-Robert Lewis
vice president of the Carriage Drivers
and Hackmen's Union, announced to-
day that 500 members of the union
would strike tomorrow morning. The
strike will be called, he says, after the
men have turned in their carriages
Ihen. he says no public carriages or
hearses, except the $50 carriages and
eight hearses under the control of the
union, will be allowed to Operate in
st. Louis.
Five coal wagon drivers, temporarily
placed by Chris Schwacker on five car
riages ordered for the funeral OF Peter
Comis. Greek merchant, were way
laid, beaten and routed by fifteen men.
said to bes members of the Cabmen's
Union, returning from the Calvary
Cemetery this afternoon. One carriage
was driven into a ditch and left there
Policemen arrested John Thailke, a
cabman, who is charged with taking
part in the attack. The others es-
capped.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-01-20
MOORE ELECTED MAYOR.
A Warm Battle was waged at TAI
lahassec.

lahaSSec.
Tallahassee, Fla, Jan. ls.-The an
nual city election took place here last
night. The fight between the TWO fac
lions of the Democratic party into
which Leon county is divided was
warmer than at any time for some
years past. DR.. w. L. Moor as candi-
date for Mayor, was supported by NV
ers, Raney, Edmondson and their fol-
lowing. Capt. r. A. Shine placed his
hopes in Hon. w. A. Rawls, John L,
Neeley and several others. DR. Moor
was elected by a vote of ia to 107
rms large vote for one candidate wa
surprise to almost every one. as II
was thought the race would be very
close.
The election of councilman. tax col-
rector, tax assessor, city clerk and
treasurer resulted in a victory for the
same side, with the exception of tax
collector Hon. w. d. Wilson. who
mas held the position for a number of
years, was reelected. The other can
didates elected are w. H. -Chancey. tax
assessor; A. c. Spiller, ]. A. Edmond
son, j. A. Cobb and r. j. PhilIins
councilmen, and A. H. Williams civ
clerk. o'''
The Savannah morning news., 1904-01-20
ALL THE SOUTH +.
PAID HONOR TO LEE
HIS BIRTHDAY OBSERVED
NAVY CITIES WITH APPROPRI-
ATE EXERCISES.

uaraJes and Meetings of Confed-
,,ote organizations Formed the
r.unI Observnnce-At Atlanta the
,onuaI Banquet of the Virginia
soctety Was HeId-WeII-I<nOw
sneakers Responded to the TOasts.
uonors Rendered Elsewhere.
Atlanta, Jan. 19.-The anniversary
- the birthday of Gen. Robert Il.
Ice Of the Southern Confederacy was
obs,ryed throughout the South to-day
..,,rv schools and banks being closed
in his honor. Memorial services We're
neld in this city.
The annual banquet of the Virginia
cocistv was held here tonight, many
,rominent speakers being present, in
.Ipding Gen. Thomas l.. Barry, COM
handing the Department of the Gulf,
col Butler D. Price, Sixteenth In
fantrv. L. S. A; Gov. Joseph M.
Terrell, Mayor Evan p. Howell and
o+DarS
The Savannah morning news., 1904-01-20
FUNERAL OF BLAIR.
Remains at Rest Beside Those of
His Father.

Remains at Rest Beside Those of
His Father.
st. Louis, Jan. 19.-The funeral of
James l.. Blair, former general coun-
sci of the Worlds Fair, who died last
Saturday in Eustis, Fla, was held to-
day from the residence OF his brother
in-law, and sister, Mr.. and Mrs B.
Graham. Mrs. Blair and his eldest
son, Percy, were present. Francis
Preston Blair, another son, could not
come. He is attending college in
Pennsylvania. Mr.. Blair's remains
were placed at rest beside those of his
father, Gen. Frank p. Blair, in Belle.
fontaine Cemetery.
Before the casket was brought from
the house, there was a threat that the
funeral would not move unless a car
riage belonging to a prescribed livery
firm and driven by a man not APP
proved by the union drivers of the
other carriages, was taken out of line.
A negro driver of one of the other car
riages made the threat directly to the
gentleman who had engaged the car
riage. Assurance was given that the
carriage would not be kept in line and
the matter ended.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-01-20
w. 5. Hancock, wytheville, Va.

Bristol, Tenn, Jan. ia special to
the Herald from Wytheville, Va, says
News was received here to-day of
the death on Jan. at Honolulu, Ha-
wall of DR.. w. Stuart Hancock, a
weIl-known young resident of Wythe-
vile. DIR. Hancock had been travel
ing for some time in South America
and the Pacific island in an effort to
recover from, an attack of consump-
tion.
He is survived by his sister, Miss
Carrie Hancock, and a large number
of relatives.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-01-20

New York, Jan. 19.-Intensely cold
weather last night and to-day caused
suffering all over the city among the
homeless and poor. and the tempera-
ture, below zero, brought conditions
of extreme discomfort for all whose
duties called them into the open air.
The police were kept busy caring for
unfortunates, several Of whom were
found unconscious and in a dying con-
dition. Dispatches from all over the
state report extremely cold weather.
the thermometer going as low as 40
degrees below zero ia the central part
of the state.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-01-20
Gave Crosses of Honor.

Charleston, S. c., Jan. 19.-The
birthday anniversary of Robert E..
Lee, was fittingly observed in Charles
ton with a great gathering at the Hi
pernian Hall and exercises under the
auspices Of the Daughters of the Con-
Iederacy. Confederate veterans. and
sons of Veterans were present, and
me occasion was especially memorable
10 about sixty veterans who received
rom the hands of the Daughters the
southern Cross of Honor. Addresses
We're made by Rev. John Johnson and
pGstavus M. Phinizy. Banks and
public buildings were closed to-day,
and some business houses observed the
CAV as a holiday.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-01-20

Havana, JAN, 19.e-President Palma
ordered Congress to adjourn this after
noon and the session came to an end
soon after the receipt of the order. The
Presidential message said briefly that
as the Houses had not arrived at an
agreement as to the date of closing the
session, he directed an adjournment un-
der the authority of the constitution
No objection was made in either House
to this manner of closing the session.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-01-20
STOLE A RING FROM
A DEAD MANS HAND.

Chicago, Jan. 19.-The police tonight
arrested Frank Uhler printer, 19
years Of age, on a charge of robbing
the dead after the fire in the Iroquois
Theater. Uhler attempted to dispose
of a diamond ring valued at $500, and
when taken into custody confessed
that he had stolen it from the hand of
a dead man.. which was hanging over
the edge of a wagon, when the load of
corpses backed up in front of the
mOrRue. -
The Savannah morning news., 1904-01-20
r,ercises at Amerieus.
others

Americus, Ga, Jan. 19.-Gen. Lees
birthday was appropriately observed
in Americus with public exercises at
the opera House. Confederate veter-
ans, Daughters of the Confederacy
and citizens of all classes making up
the appreciative audience. The stage
was handsomely draped in Confederate
f3gs. MIR. Norman Z. Miller was
orator of the occasion, delivering an
address alike eloquent, patriotic ana
altogether appropriate. Crosses OF
Ion9r we're, as usual, distributed
among the veterans.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-01-20
CANS AND CONN0RS
A DISAPPOINTMENT.

Mount Clemens, Mich. Jan. 19.-The
handicap match between Joe Cans and
oiarence Connors here tonight was
appointment. The first round was
last Connors rushing Cans several
,ailnes' and being knocked down once in
me ne second round. Connors went down
uIIoe times. Then Al Herford. man
%ser Of the show. stopped the contest
"ough Connors was by no means done.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-01-20

Cad D. Bryan, Jr., 80 Bryan street.
east.
Chas. Brinkman, 647.649 Indian
street.
J. Bernstein, % Barnard street.
I. +. Beytagh, 325 East Broad street,
A. Blumenfeld, AZ Farm street.
Paul Berenthein, 1G Barnard street.
Z. A. Badenhoop, 72l Price street.
Geo. Christopher, $40 Sims street.
Geo. Christopher. 1O2 West Broad
street.
Geo. Cooper, West Broad and CASTOR
streets.
N. X. Clemens. northeast corner Boil
ton and Burroughs streets.
S. w. Cowarts, 22S Liberty street.
west.
H. A. Champion & Co., Taylor and
West Broad streets.
Dulohery & Co., 517 East Broad
streets.
burden, ]. T., 1884 Ogeechee road.
Donohue, H., 633 River street.
burden. I. j., sol Jefferson street.
East End Grocery, 623 Broughton
street, east.
Il. Eichholz, 315 East Broad street.
Z. F. Graham, Pulaski House.
b. Goodman, Is Farm street.
G. J.. Hers. 346 West Broad street.
Herman Crete, 134 West Broad
street.
Fred Gerken, 671 President street
d. Hirshovitz, col Bay street, west
G. P. Heath, Waldburg street, east
of Waters avenue.
r. Horovitz, 318 Bryan street, west.
L. Il. Hodges, 565 Oak street.
Cohen Hester, 412 Congress street,
John Flathman, 1901 Whitaker street.
ID. w. Jerngan, 81 Lumber street
Martin Johnson, 424 Oglethorpe ave-
nue.. east.
Andrew Jackson, AZ Whitaker street.
A. Klugman, West Broad street and
New street.
N. c. Lucken. Jones and Wilson
streets.
N. Lang, 80 Barnard street.
| Harry Lange & Bro, 413 West Broad
street
C. H. Monsees. 224 Hall street, west.
]. p. Meyer, 541 Sims street.
Joseph Marrell, 637 Sims street.
j. H. Murken, 639 and GAL West
Bay street.
L. J. Nevin & Co., 8O5 Congress
street, west.
J. O'Byrne, 4O2 Bay street, west.
p. Orsini, Jefferson and Bryan
streets.
S. c. orsini, West Broad and Ander-
son streets.
c. A. O'Brien, Charlton and West
Broad streets.
Est. N. Paulsen, River and Barnard
Streets
D. d. Founder, Wheaton and Waters
road.
Queen City Distllling Company, la
Congress street. west.
w. H. Rainey, Planters Hotel.
B. Remler, Jefferson and Berrien
streets.
John L. Rackstraw. Atlantic cross
ing and Montgomery streets.
John Rourke, Bull street. near toll
gate.
J. c. Schuman, 617 Broughton street.
Savannah Liquor Company, 207 Con-
gress street, west.
John II. Schroeder, 526 Broughton
street. east.
Hy Steffens, 162 East Broad street.
Henry Sulter, Liberty and Mont
gomery streets.
Spellman & Brunning, 462 West
Broad street
Geo. steljes. Oglethorpe and Jeffer-
son street.
Philip Sanders, Bull and Best streets.
r. Schunemann, GAO Harrison street.
l.. Trapani & Co.. Barnard and State
streets.
Geo. H. Thalken, 172 Arnold street.
A. Fl. Wood. 242 West Broad street
G. Wilkins & Bro, West Broad and
CASTOR streets.
Henry Woltjen. Ogeechee road and
c. e. S. crossing.
Henry Woltjen. West Broad and
Bryan.
I. Il. Wiehrs, Wheaton street ana
Waters road
L. Wolf. 42s Congress street. west.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-01-20

Gloversville. N. Y, Jan. 19.-The
latest returns from the cities and
towns of the Fulton Hamilton district
show that Lucius N. Littauer who is
being opposed in his fight for the
congressional nomination by Charles
B. Knox of Johnstown, already has
something like ninety-five delegates to
Knoxs twenty-three, with number of
towns yet to be heard from. 1t is es-
timated that Littauer will have over
100 delegates out of total of 126 in
the convention
The Savannah morning news., 1904-01-20
KENTUCKIANS TOO MANY
FOR PARIS F00TPADS

Paris, Jan. 1.-two Kentuckians,
F. Johnston and r. Jefferson. were at
tackled by four footpads in the Bois de
Boulogne last night. Their assail-
ants sprang from clump Of trees
where they were hiding. The Ameri-
cans handled themselves so well that
they were able to put two of the foot
pads TO fight. The others were given
over to a policeman. Johnston and
Jefferson were unin1ured
The Savannah morning news., 1904-01-20
GUILTY KNOwLEDGE''
Goes in to Record of the InvestiGa-
tiOn mt Chicago.

Chicago, Jan. 19.-At the Iroquois
fire inquest to-day Building Commits
sioner Williams was recalled at his
own request. He told of a conference
with the Mayor and department heads,
in which he was told to cut down eX-
penses in every direction, as much as
possible.
ForN an hour during Commissioner
Williams examination the city build
ing department was under fire Of
scathing inquiry. For the first time
during the investigation, the language
ords, and those who followed the pro-
ceedings were impressed with the full
extent of the responsibility for the
holocaust which the jurors seem to
place upon that branch of the city
government.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-01-20
Parade at Richmond.

Richmond, Va, Jan. 19.-Lee's birth
day, which has now been made Lee
Jackson Day, was quietly observed here
to-day. The Richmond Howitzers pa
raded to the Lee monument in the west
end, and fired a salute there. The 9TH
er local military paraded last Sunday,
instead of to-day, in honor of the an
niversary. The banks were closed and
the House of Delegates adjourned al
most Immediately on meeting in honor
OF the day. The Senate did not meet.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-01-20
Missionary Institute.

Tallahassee, Jan. 19.--The Mission
ary Institute for the Tallahassee Dis
trict of the Methodist Church con-
vened in this city last night, the ses-
sion being opened with a lecture on
missions by Rev. G. S. Boland. The
meeting VIII last through to-day and
Tomorrow, closing tomorrow night
with sermon by Rev. j. w. Bigham.
The institute is called to devise the
best means of raising missionary
funds in Florida.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-01-20
For Panama Expenses.

Washington, Jan. ia request for
an immediate appropriation to defray
the expense of the diplomatic service
of the United States in the republic of
Panama, was transmitted to the House
to-day from the State Department.
The draft of an act accompanies the
request. This. fixes the salary of the
minister at $4,000 annually and that
of secretary of legation at 81, 500.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-01-20
sncer smoke of Lee.

Macon, Jan. 19.-The anniversary of
the birth of Gen. Robert E. Lee was
marked here tonight by an address
by Judge Emory Speer of the United
States Court. The lecture, of which
Gen. Lee was the subject, was marked
by the presence of veterans of three
wars, that with Mexico, the Civil War
and the Spanish war.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-01-20
PenfieId for GoVernor.

Washington Jan. 1s.-Judge william
l.. Penfield, the solicitor of the State
Department, has formally announced
himself a candidate for the Indiana
Republican gubernatoriai nomination.
Judge Penfield recently has been in
conference in this city with Gov. Dur
bin.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-01-20
John saunders, Annapolis, Md.

Annapolis, Md, Jan. 19.-Adt. Cen.
John Saunders of the Maryland Ma
tional Guard, died to-day. He was 6S
wears of age. At the outbreak of the
Civil War he entered the Confederate
army and became assistant inspector
Later he was appointed assistant ord
nance officer of the Army Of Northern
virginia.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-01-20

Rome, Ga, Jan. 19.-The birthday of
Gen. Robert E. Lee was fittingly OBJ
served in Rome to-day. Judge w. M.
Henry spoke on the life of Gen. Cor
don, and Rev. c. B. Hudgins on the
life of Gen. Lee. A fine musical pro-
gramme was rendered. The exercises
took place in the Court House. and
were largely attended.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-01-20
Confirmed by Senate.

Washington, Jan. 19.--The Senate to-
day, in executive session, confirmed the
following nominations:
James A. Toler. marshal for the
northern district of Mississippi.
Postmasters: South Carolina-Joshua
e. Wilson, Florence.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-01-20
nnnnment Unveiled.

Gainesville, Fla, Jan. 19.-Kirby
smith Chapter, United Daughters OF
Inc Confederacy, celebrated, Lee
birthday here to-day by unveiling
Confederate monument. w. L. Palm
or of Orlando made the presentation
speech. Cen Robert Bullock replied,
accepting the monument in behalf OF
the Confederate veterans.
At the conclusion of the exercises
the members o. Stonewan Camp,
Tinted Confederate Veterans, gave a
frea harhecue to all present.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-01-20
WiIson Made secretnrv.

London, KY, Jan. 19.-Hprace w.
Wilson, manager of the Charter Oak
track at Hartford, Conn.,, and Oakley
track at Cincinnati. was elected secre-
tary Of the Kentucky Trotting Horse
Breeders Association to-day.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-01-20
-Tramp-"PIease, mum, I don't

-Tramp-"Please, mum, don't want
nothin' but the privilege OF sittln' here
and listenin' to Madam Patti, tn great
primma- donna, sing. Mrs. Youngwife
Goodness mel She isn't here"
"Parding, mum. but l hear her now ."
why, that's my baby crying. But
don't 60. Dinner viii be ready soon"
New York Weekly.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-01-20
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE
DID NOT CURE HER.
Mrs. Appel Arrested on Charge Oh
Criminal Carelessness.

Mrs. Appel Arrested on Ghnrge Oh
Criminal CareEessness.
St. Louis, Jan. 19.-Mrs. ]. 9. Appel.
a Christian Science healer, was to-
day arrested on the charge Of criminal
carelessness and held accountable for
the death of Mrs. William II. Davis,
who died yesterday.
According to the verdict of Deputy
Coroner Boogher, Mrs. Davis died from
pneumonia. Mrs. w. c. Hunt, the
mother. of Mrs. Davis, was arrested
with Mrs. Appel, and held as an ac-
cessory. According to the testimony
Of Mrs. Appel at the inquest she had
been giving Mrs. Davis absent treat
ment" and attributed her death to the
hostility of her husband, who opposed
Christian Science.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-01-20
steamer was Beached.

Bridgeport, Conn.,. Jan. 19.-The
steamer John Starlin, of the StarIIn
Line, bound from New York to New
Haven with thirteen passengers and
freight, ran into ice or some unknown
obstruction, while off Bridgeport to-
day and was beached on the mud fats
after being towed into this harbor. Her
passengers were taken off safely.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-01-20
Chattanoogn Exercises.

Chattanooga, Tenn, Jan. 19.-The
anniversary of the birth Of Robert E.
Lee was celebrated here tonight by
Inc Daughters of the Confederacy and
Ue United Confederate Veterans. An
elaborate programme was carried out,
me principal address being delivered
by Hon. Yates Snowden. editor of the
Oharleston News and Courier.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-01-20

Augusta, Jan. 19.-The observance of
Robert E. Lees birthday, under the
auspices of the Daughters of the Con
federacy, filled the headquarters at the
Court House to overflowing this aft
ernoon w. H. Barrett delivered an
eloquent eulogy, which elected much
enthusiasm among the Confederate
veterans.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-01-20
DnnieI G. Pnrr, Louisville, Ky.

Louisville, KY, Jan. 19.-Capt Dam
jei q. Parr, one of the Oldest and
wealthiest citizens of Louisville, was
found dead in bed this morning. He
at once time operated line Of boats
on the Ohio and Mississippi rivers.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-01-20
POstmasters May Serve.

Washington, Jan. 19.-Postmaster
General Payne said to-day there was
nothing to bar postmasters or other
federal Office holders from serving as
delegates to political conventions,
whether national. state or county.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-01-20
-Edward S. Homer, chief enginesr

edward S. Homer, chief engineer
of the Lowell, Mass, fire department,
has had nearly fifty years continuous
experience. in fighting fires Before
he was appointed member OF the
old fire department in Lowell in 1856
he was member of the boys FIRE
company in Belyidere.