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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-07-17
The Diamond Cure.

The latest news from Paris Is that
they have discovered diamond cure
for consumption. II you fear eonsum-
ption or pneumonia, it will, however, be
best for you to take that great remedy
mentioned by w. 7. McGee, Of Vanleerr
Tenn. T'1 had cough for fourteen years
Nothing helped me until took DR.
Kings New Discovery for Consumption
coughs and colds, which gave instant re.
lief, and effect a permanent cure" I'm
equalled quick cure for throat and lung
troubles. AT Chas. Rogers drug store;
price so cents and $l.O0. Trial bottle
free.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-07-17
How 10 Find the sheriff.

Rev. DR. Andrews OF Ohio is noted
for his sententousness both in and out
Of the pulpit. As he was coming down
the street the other day a man asked
him.
"Sir, can you tell me bow to find the
sheriff's ofiicef'
''Yes. sir" was the reply. Every
time you earn s. spend $40" Saying
this, the doctor walked on, leaving his
questioner gaping upon the sidewalk.
lie was stranger in town on bust.
ness and asked for information, but the
more he thought the more he felt that
the unknown informant had answered
him wisely.--St. Louis Republic.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-07-17
ADVERTISING CANNED sALMoNL

ADVERTISING CANNED SALMON
This paper" says the Pacific Fisher
man. "has already printed number of
interesting and instructive articles on
the possibility Of building up a much
bigger market for canned salmon by a
thorough system of worldwide adver-
tising that would acquaint the public
with many facts in which they are in.
terested, but Of which they have had no
chance to learn because the salmon
packer has neglected his opportunity to
teach them and at the same time profit
by the educational work. The articles
in this paper have been by leading ad.
yertising authorities of the country,
men who knew of what they wrote, and
had no especial reasons for stating any
thing but the facts. Their yerdicts.
without exception, have been to the ef-
feet that the man who can afford TO can
salmon can afford to advertise; that the
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-07-17
A Surprise Party.

A pleasant surprise party may be CIV.
en- to your stomach and liver, by taking
a medicine which will relieve their pain
and discomfort, viz; DR.. Kings New
Life Pills. They are most wonderful
remedy, affording sure relief and cure
for headache, dizziness and constipation.
Csc at Chas. Rogers drug store.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-07-17
Pardonable Curiosity.

The train was rushing over the trains
Of Western Kansas.
'Istbat a jack rabbit, uncle?"
asked the fair passenger who was look.
ing out through the car window.
"Yes," replie dthe elderly man at her
side.
That's what you've said about all
Of them we've seen. Are there no --er
-ah-Jill rabbits, uncle"-ChicagC
Tribune.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-07-17
Over In Russia.

"And what win the duke have for
breakfast this morning!"
ITS according to what time you serve
breakfast" replied the duke.
"It's set for 10 o'clock, sharp"
Cut it out" said the duke, II have
just been notified that I am to be assas-
sinated at s:30"-Atlanta Constitu-
tion.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-07-17

business has not developed to fraction
Of the Importance that il can obtain to
Ii a thorough advertising campaign be
inauguated; that the salmon canne'
not only can afford to advertise, but
that he cannot very well afford not to,
when he is in the field for the develop
,uent Of as extensive business with as
large profits as possible, and the oppor.
tunity is obviously awaiting him
through this channel,
Advertising men and papers that deal
in advertising subjects have become
much interested in this matter and the
articles ON the subject have elected
much discussion The cannerymen have
also become Interested after seeing the
matter in the clear light in which it was
presented in this paper by f, W, Hazen
of the Curtis Publishing Co., and one or
two Others. And while, as yet, no steps
have been taken that would Indicate
that the advertising campaign is to be.
gin, yet the ball has, in a way, been
started rolling. and the time may not
be afar off when some or all of the
packers may get together on some plan
of advertising that win secure the gen
eral publicity of which is needed and he
for the mutual benefit OF all concerned y
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-07-17

Emily was three years old, and this
was the first time she had been to the
zoo. The different animals were look
ed at with a great deal Of interest
When we reached the birds We saw
among them a stork standing on one
leg and winking his eye. Suddenly
little Emily called out: '0h. mamma.
look! The stork still knows me. cause
he's winkin' at me-"
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-07-17

Henrietta" said Mr.. Newrich, "they
told me where | bought this wine ,ha,
II was over thirty years old"
"You look out for them people" his
wife replied, They'd IA never admit
ted II II they hadn't expected to stick
you hard on something Chicago
Record Herald.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-07-17
Man In the Chair-y.e-s, but our bah.
can't count. London Tatler.


''Come. now," the bad boys mother
cried, "it's time you realized the fu
tility OF struggling against tho inevita'
BILE, DO you know what that meanst"
Sure" replied the bad boy. ~
means It's no use FOR you washin' my
face an hands cause they'll on'y gii
dirty again. philadelphia Press.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-07-17
Room For Improvement.

Il have here an alarm clock that will
kindle the fire in the kitchen range and
start the coffee boiling said the agent,
Cant sell YOU onel"
No." yawued the lazy man, "but
when you find one that will pour the
coffee out and bring ii upstairs, will
be pleased to consider its purchase.
Chicago News.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-07-17

Mrs. Hart, who had been married
three times. was interesting caller
In the subject OF ancestry when her
little daughter suddenly left her dolls
and Joined them. Mrs. Hart. drawing
the child afrectionately near, interrupt.
ed herself by asking proudly:
"You, too, are interested in your fore
fathers. aren't youi'
Little Mary looked puzzled and an
swered surprisedly:
"Why. mother, never had four ia.
Tiers. I've only had three"
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-07-17
IN LIGHTER VEIN
Fair Exchange.

"well, my dear" remarked the oil
magnate. "the butcher doesn't seem ad.
verse to taking our tainted money,
NO wonder" replied his wife sharply,
"The scoundrel sends us tainted meat. "
Chronicle.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-07-17
Absent Mindedness.

"Why are you so absent minded about
mailing letters?" said the reproying
wife. "You never forget to smoke"
That's absent mindedness again" F"
answered the incorrigible. II can't re.
member not TO smoke."--Washington
Star.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-07-17

feeling the wo'st | write me vewy cley'
ahest things,
Grouch--To judge by your writings
then, you must have mighty good run
of general health Baltimore American
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-07-17
In Church.

How late do you generally sleep on
Sunday morningt"
We'll, it all depends"
Depends on whatf'
THE length OF the sermon. ."-Phia-
delphia ledger
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-07-17
Not Synonymous.

Kelly-lt's mesilf is goin' to hde tn
simple life durin' Lint.
o'Brien-Not dhrop viii ye touch,
| suppose.
kelly-Shure, phwat what makes yc
think that man cant be simple with
out being foolish!--puck.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-07-17
The Wise Clock.

Mrs. Naggit las Mr.. Naggit comes in
very late What time is 1t, Sebastian :
Mr.. Nagget Cloaded) )-Nothin' thic)
nothin'. It's just thic) got sense
enough to (hic) keep quiet.-Exchange.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-07-17
He Hadn't One.

"Yaas," complained Cholly Feather
bone, "she called me crank, don't you
know"
How ridiculous" replied Miss Pep
prey. why, a man is a crank of one
idea. ."-Philadelphia Press.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-07-17
Changed His Mind.

Physician--Your ailment lies in the
larynx. throat and epiglottis.
Hooligan-Indade! An me after a
thinkin' tn trouble was in me throat
Rams Horn.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-07-17

Eva Rehly-oh, really don't think
the count is marrying me for my money
There seems to be bond of sympathy
between tis,
Edna Sinick-Then II must be gold
bond, Chicago News,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-07-17
Some Bright Thoughts
BY the Little Ones

II TITLE Ethel Ito mother at break.
fast tablel-These boiled eggs are
cold. | guess the cook must have
made a mistake and boiled them iu
cold water
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-07-17

Constipation and piles are twins. They
kill people inch by inch, sap life away
every day. HOLSTERS Rocky Mountain
Tea will positively cure you. No cure
no pay. 35 cents, Tea or Tablets at
Frank Hart's drug store.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-07-17

Mrs. Passay = Everybody says my
daughter got her beauty from me,
What do you say to thatf
Mrs, Wits Well, think Il was very
unkind OF her to take Il from ycu.-.
Tit-BitR.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-07-17

There's a pretty girl in an Alpine hat,
A sweeter girl with a sailor brim,
But the handsomest girl you ever see.
Is the sensible girl who uses Rocky
Mountain Tea.
Frank Hart, druggist
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-07-17
Sunday Exeurslon 70 0orth Beach.

The Ilwaco Railway and Navigation
Company are selling round trip tickets
every Sunday from Astoria TO all
Gotta, at a rate Of one dollar for the
points on Long Beach, including Nah
round trip.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-07-17

Mr.. Slangy. He hasn't paid his III
neral expenses yet.
Guess AgaIn-IIIs funeral expenses?
"Ye.es. Amt he dead oneg"--Y Yon
kcrs Herald.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-07-17

Fargonn-I asked your daughter TO
marry me, and she Just laughed at me.
Mr.. Billyuns Well. did you want her
to so into hysterics?-W Woman's Home
Companion.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-07-17
The Retort Merciless.

Scribbler-It's the most remarkable
thing don't ye knaow, that when I'm
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-07-17

Entered at the postoffice at Astoria,
Oregon as second-clsss matter.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-07-17
Lafss Beer.
WE WANT TO DOUBLE
OUR
SUBSCRIPTION LIST.
THE "HoW" OF 1T

WILL INTEREST EVERYBODY,
WHETHER THEY NOW READ THE
PAPER OR NOT.
WE ARE GOING TO MAKE THE
MORNING AsToRlAN THE BEST
NEW 5PAPER PUBLISHED IN ANY
CITY OF ITS SIZE" WILL YOU
HELP Us7
TELEPHONE MAIN 66t and I WILL
GIL AND TELL YOU ALL ABOUT
IT.
Emil Held Advertising and cireuIa.
ton Manager
THE MORNING AsToRlAN.
p. Sill you live out Of town write
or our plan.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-07-17
SUBSCRIPTION RATES.

WEEKLY AsToRlAN.
~ mail. per year, in advance ..sl %
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1905-07-17

A. /. Lovey, Butte Inter Mountain.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1905-09-07
THREE JURORS CURED.
OF Cholera Morbus With One Small
Bottle Of ChamberIain's Collie,
Cholera and Diarrhoea REM
edy.

Mr.. G.. w. Fowler of HightOwer,
Ala, relates an experience he had
while serving On petit jury in a
murder case at EdwardSville, county
seat of Clebourne county, Alabama.
He says: while there 1 ate some
fresh meat and some souse meat and
1T gave me cholera morbus in a very
severe form. l was never more sick
in my life and sent to the drug store
for a certain cholera mixture, but the
druggist sent me bottle Of Cham Der
lain's Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea
Remedy instead, saying that he had
what 1 sent for, but that this medi-
cine was 50 much better he would
rather send it to me in the fix I was
in. l took one dose of it and was
better in five minutes. The second
dose cured me entirely. Two fellow
Jurors were afflicted in the same
manner and one small bottle cured the
three of u.s." For sale by Hanson &
Emerson.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1905-09-07
NOTICE
Six Electric Silver Spoon. Free.

The st. Paul Daily News, price ST.. 80
per year, is always showing its enter
prise in some new direction. The
latest offer is a set of six Electric
Silver Spoons free to each person who
sends in one new subscriber to that
paper at $3.50 per year. If you are
not subscriber yourself, you can
send in your own name and secure
the spoons; if you are a subscriber,
send in the name of friend or neigh
Dor. Just accompany the subscrip-
ton with $3.50, telling where the
paper is to be sent and where the
spoons are to be sent. The most re-
markable feature about the offer is
that The Daily News offers to refund
money if anybody is not entirely
satisfied with the spoons on receipt.
Address all communications to The
Daily News, st. Paul, Mimi.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1905-09-07
ARemedy without a Peer.

II find Chamberlein's Stomach and
Liver Tablets more beneficial than
any other remedy | ever used for
stomach trouble" Says J. P. Klote of
Edna. Mo. For any disorder of the
stomach. biliousness or constipation,
these Tablets are without peer.
For sale by Hanson & Emerson.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1905-09-07
Uses of Lemon Water.

Not only is the drink of lemon wa.
ter an excellent liver corrective. but il
taken in hot water instead Of cold it
will prove a very efficacious anti-fat
remedy. 1t is better than any drug or
complexion powder for giving perma-
nent clearness and beauty to the skin.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1905-09-07
Two Bulls In One Sentence.

A double bull in a single sentence
was perpetrated by the late John Hol-
ilngshead, an Englishman. He wrote:
when Lord Mohun was killed he was
living in Macclesfeld house, Gerard
street, Soho, at the back of Leicester
house, site now occupied by the de-.
funct Pelican club"
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1905-09-07
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Aids
Nature.

Medicines that aid nature are
always most effectual. Chamberlain'S
Cough Remedy acts on this plan. 1t
allays the cough, relieves the lungs
aids expectoration, opens the secre-
tions, and aids nature in restoring the
system to a healthy condition. Sold
by Hanson & Emerson.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1905-09-07
For Sale.

50 acres of fine farm land in one of
best localities in Minnesota; 10 miles
from Sank Centre, 5 miles from West
port. 80 acres under cultivation-all
good land. Buildings in frst-class
condition. Well of good water. In
quire of A. N. Forsberg at the Boston
store.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1905-09-07
Low Excursion Rates.

Commencing May 23rd the Northern
Pacific will sell round trip. excursion
on local agent for particulars.
F. s. Parker, Agent
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1905-09-07
175 Descendants.

A nonagenarian, Mrs. Amelia Hatch,
of Over, Romsey, England, has ITS
descendants living-seven children, IS
grandchildren, and 1913 great-grand.
children.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1905-06-15
Summer School at DVshorc.

The summer school for the teach
ers of Sullivan County will be held
in Dushore High School building,
opening Monday, June %, 1905, and
continuing four weeks.
The following instructors have
been engaged: Prof. ID. Nj. Flick
History, Grammer, and Orthogfa,
ply; Prof II. Y. Kelly, Reading,
Geography, and Civil Government;
Co. Supt. j. f. Reese killgore,
Methods and Theory and Practice OF
Teaching.
All teachers should patrOnize this
school. 1t is not conducted for profit
the entire receipts from tuition being
expended to secure able instructors.
We are endeavoring to secure the
adoption Of the Illinois Course OF
Study in every school district in Sull-
ivan County, the purpose being to
secure more efficient wo k. The
mere adoption Of this course ofstudy
will not secure the desire, results
unless the teachers of the co inty be-
come thoroughly familiar with this
course of study, and cooperate with
he superintendent by attending the
summer school the fun term. This
course of study will be used As bas-
is Of all the work done in the sum
mer school, and feeling that the time
is at hand when the people lmay rea-
sonably require greater professional
side of teaching will be emphasized.
Progressive teachers will find it to
their advantage to attend this school.
Tuition: Four dollars for full term
OF four weeks; for less than full term
two dollars per week.
Text books will be furnished, but
as the supply is limited It'll impor-
tant that all who have books, bring
them. Uniformity of textbooks is
not essential.
Co. Supt. j. f. Reese KilIgore,
Supervising Principal.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1905-06-15
NJ. Drinks
New Albany, Pa.

100 lbs. new corn meal, I.Zo
{" cracked corn, I.2o
{" whole corn, l.25
Same ner ton "a. 90
Corn, oats and barley chop l 10
Same ncr ton 90 90
100 coarse bran, l.lo
Same per ton, 2l'0o
100 lbs low grade flour LOU
100 lbs flour middlings l.35
100 lbs new process Oil meal l 90
100 lbs oyster shells, 90
Lump rock salt 20
14O lbs common fine salt 90
$50 lib barrel salt 20
Buckwheat grain wanted.
100 lbs Glutton feed, l.3o
Oats per bushel 10
so and 100 bushel lots, Oats, 40
Schumack Patent 60
Best Spring Wheat go
Our own, a blended flour oO
Extra, a pastry flour 80
Best Monroeton mills ou
Muncy and Rummeriield flour l %
Veal calves and dressed poultry
wanted every Wednesday.
Nj. BRINK.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1905-06-15
Transfer Of License.

Notice is hereby given that an applica-
non Tor transfer of restaurant license
granted to w. Z. Stsafather transferred to
George Kascak, vii he presented to the
Court of Quarter Sessions on June %,
1905, at 10 O'Clock a. IN.
Thos. Z. Kennedy, Clerk.
Clerk office. Iaporte, Pa June ). 1905.
LOST-A white bull dog, half
grown, dark brown spot on nose and
root of tail, long tail, cropped ears.
Answers to the name Tug. Finder
will be suitable rewarded.
Notify VIM. Haynes,
IIillSgrove, Pa
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1905-06-15
Administrators Notice.

In re estate of Mary A. Philips, late
wilson Twp, Sullivan county, Pa,
decd
Notice is hereby given that letters OF
administration upon the estate of said
decedent have been granted to the under
signed. All persons indebted to said es-
tate are requested to make payment; and
those having claims or demands against
the same will make them known without
delay.
GRIFFITH PHILLIPS, Admr
Sonestown, Pa.
A. J. BRADLEY, Atty.
Nav, 81, 1905.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1905-06-15

The Fourth of July committee
met Friday evening and reports
showed everything in fine shape for
a grand celebration. There will be
a game of ball between Hughesville
and the Laporte Association, and
probably second game between two
crack clubs, tho only one game will
be advertised. Negotiations are
taking place with two bands an IA
fine display of fire works is on the
program. Al kinds cf races and
sports are provided for and splend-
i'll orchestra has been engaged to fur
nish music fOr dancing. You had
better conlc 10 Laportc on the 4th,
and have good old fashioned time
with Us.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1905-06-15

70 the taxpayers of Elkland Twp.
All unpaid taxes for the years 1908
and 1904 must he paid to me on or
before July lst, 1905, as am re-
CURED to settle at tlat time for all
taxes on my duplicate.
HARRY A. HESS, Collector.
II. +. u. No. 2, Forlisvilic, Pa.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1905-06-15

won't idhhtsu Hi4s .!Hu "a O.u .uur IL.c .,n.,.
20 quit tobacco easily and forever, he mae
Gtt!c, fuil u' Efc. nerve nu' "igDr, take No-To
sac Tie ""aocr worker, ihat Haaas weak men
strong. HlI DRUGGISTS, SOC or Il. Cure ,yuaran
cd Booklet and stHple free. Addres,
''rItrT Remedy 90 Chicago or New Yorx
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1905-06-15

For sale-A strong bay horse,
6 year old. Suitable for driving or
any kind of work.
+. P. Ingham,
LaPorte, Pa.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1905-06-15

For SALE-On the Eagles Mere
School Ground Wednesday June 7th.
1905 at 1 O'Clock y. NJ, the old school
house and wood shed will be exposed
at public sale.
Terms will be made known on day
of sale. +. Peale, Secy.
BIZ Order of Board
IONDENCED REPORT OF the condition OF the
\-First National Bank at Dushorc. IN the state
of Pennsylvania at close OF business May 39th
l905
RESOURCES.
Loans and discounts .. ............,.S20l, $50 -
L. : Bonds to secure circulation. ........ hOoO OD
Premium on L. = Bonds.".".......,,,.,.. 100000
Stock ooUuu Vu
Due from Banks and approved Res. Agt. 6s,9i7 -
Redemption fund t. : Treasurer........ 800 90
Spccia and Legal Tender notes s.......... 2l776 O.
Total. l.................. 5 ;97, $50 OS
LIABILITIES,
captal $50 600 90
surplus and undivided pros.............. 223l5 -
Circulation .................... As 100 %
DiyidpuaS unuaia. ..,....................... < on
DtpositS .......................... 2775Gi -
uSon N
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1905-06-15
HOTEL.
x,r oar an ER PrOl

Newly erected. Opposite court
House square. Steam heat, bath rooms,
hot and cold water, reading and pool
room, and barber shop; also good stabllng
and livery,
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-01-12
BAD FIRE AT CHELSEA, MASS.
Academy of Music Destroyed-FIames
 Spread to Hotel.

Chelsea, Mass, Jan. 12.-A fire that broke out at 1915. o'clock this morning gutted the Academy of Music on Broadway and spread to the Hotel Sa- voy adjoining and to a four-story brick tenement building near by. At o'clock the blaze was beyond control of the lo- cal department and assistance was summoned from Boston, Everett and Revere. '3Ss
 Itwas reported at that hour, but not known positively, that two men had been killed by falling walls.
 Twenty families occupied the tene- naent building, but it was believed that these safely escaped
 The loss on the Academy of Music building and contents is about sS0,00O.
 The building was owned by Reuben Bloomfield and leased by the Jewish Dramatic company The first floor was occupied by stores and the second and third stories as a theater.
 The Knights of Pythias gave an en- tertainment in the auditorium last night and an audience of fourteen hun- dred people had left the place only fif- teen minutes before fire was discover ed on the stage.
 The Hotel Savoy is owned by the Eff ty Associates of Boston and is valued at S45, ,000. The tenement block was val led at $15,000.