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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-05-07
John,s Letter.

| I sent q load Of nice, clean mapl.
wood to some poor family right arounC
Merrymeeting Boy or elsewhere. They
must excuse me for not saving 1t stove
length-didn't know the size Of the fire
box. Fearing that they might be shor'
OF saw-horses sent one after the wood
Two steel wedges will be found in one
stick-wOuld have sent the sledge, but
it was top-heavy and wouldn't swim
However, one can be borrowed of s
neighbor, no doubt. The Lord loveth 8
cheerful giver. We weren't cheerful
and claim nothing-were OverpersuadeG
by the Establishments of the Nezinscot
was told of man in an adjoining
town who would do nothing to hinder
the spread of the wn-tails-claimed
1t was q gotup-scheme to create new
Offices for the politicians. Some are
born idiots, and some have idiocy thrust
upon them. This must have been an
original and hard to cure.
Charles Harlow is canvassing Buck
field with religious literature. had of
him book on the "Object Lessons of
Christi. A well written and well print
ed book by Ellen G. White. The engrav-
ings are fine. He ought to do a big
business in Buckfield. l can seem to
see the people tumbling over one an
other to get at religious literature. Tum-
bling to that sort of thing seems to be
characteristic of our folks. 1t is their
strong hold. Selah.
Just been spreading-and eating
some more poor butter on slice of
Mary's good bread. will bet what you
dare that lump of cowness as large as
a filbert fell into the milk pail and sank
for the last time before the mixer fished
it out. The flavor is as ''vivid'' as are
aloes in Atwood's Bitters.
The tax rate in town Is % mills. A
higher rate than l remember it to have
been.
Buckfield Grange has been invited to
meet with Union Grange, East Sumner,
the 9th. A few weeks ago an invitation
was sent from West Minot Grange but
there were so many sick members that
it was not accepted. Hope for another
invitation and for better health.
Arthur Lowell is carrier of the South
Hill school children to the village school,
perhaps eight in number. When / at
tended that school it would have taken
a hayrack to accommodate them all-and
packed sardine-like at that. Israce sui
eide on the way? Perhaps there are too
many old bachelors or-something.
Well, the 9th has up and come and
gone, and with it the clean and pleasant
and profitable gathering of Patrons of
Husbandry in Union Grange Hall.
pleasant things become things
of the past more quickly than the other
sort, and surely they leave a sweeter
taste in the mouth. wonder if the sun
always shines at East Sumner. | have
never been there when it didn't, from
the old cattle show days to the present.
Asked jeff if such is the fact. Said it
was. Told me when it is cloudy in
Buckfield to come up and see the sun
shine. | mean the jeff who says,
Don't you know" occasionally.
The frogs down on "Bog Point" hold
nightly concerts now. Spring has been |
sprung upon US at last. think so.
John.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-05-07
Auction Sale of Livery Stock.

The John NJ. Cummings livery stock,
including everything used in the bust
ness, has been purchased by b. F. Il E.
E. Andrews of Norway, and it will be
sold at auction on Thursday, May 8, at
the stable in the rear of Beals Hotel,
Norway. EVERYTHING goes-20 horses, 90
carriages, sleighs, harnesses, ETC., etc.,
which was used in this the largest livery
stable in the section.
Sale begins at o O'Clock. Two
aucsioneers will be employed, and there
will be no recess at noon. The horses
will be sold at O'Clock. Nothing will
be sold at private sale before the auction,
and there will be no postponement. An
advertisement in another part of this
paper gives particulars.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-05-07
Open trolley cars. B.r.r.r.r!

II
Guy w. Farrar was at home from
Sowdoin College over Sunday.
Mrs. Walter e. Penley Of Greenwood
called ON friends here Wednesday.
Mrs. s. c. Heald of East Sumner il tn,
guest OF her sister, Mrs. Albert D. Park
| W. Fl. Doten went to the hospital a
Lewiston Saturday for treatment for ap
pendicitis.
Rehearsal for the old folks concert Al
the NJ. E. church, this Monday evening
at 7:30 o'clock.
Mr.. aud Mrs. Roy 81. Curtis of Au
gusta have been visiting his relatives
here for few days.
X. n. Hall has been confined to the
house by illness the past week, and is
still unable to go out.
Daniel C. Swift broke bone in his
wrist a few days since by being thrown
from load of lumber.
Rev. Thomas N. Kewley was called to
Winthrop TO attend the funeral of a
former parishioner on Monday.
An entertainment will be furnished at
the close of the next Rebekah Lodge
meeting Friday evening, and refresh
ments will be served.
They said" we had got to have an
other snow storm, and we got it Satur-
day. Seems as if we must have about
all that's coming to us.
Miss Eunice W. Fobes, who teaches in
Wakefield, Mass, has been spending the
past week, which was vacation in her
school, at her home here. =
Arbor Day next Friday Time to
slick up, if you haven't already done so.
Also to set tree or trees, and do what
ever else may add to the beauty of the
face of the earth.
The W. c. T. U. will meet in the par
Tor of the M. Z. church Thursday after
noon, May 9th, at O'Clock. This is the
annual meeting and election of officers.
A full attendance is desired.
The funeral of Miss Clara o. Foster,
who died Sunday morning at Norway,
will be held at the home of her brother,
Lucien G.. Foster, near Halls Pond,
Tuesday afternoon, attended by Rev. j.
II. Little.
Eugene H. Dorr, who has been in the
store of w. l.. Farrar for number of
years, has bargained for the store of
Charles SANKEY'S Sons at Mexico, and
will remove to that place as soon as the
business can be attended to so that he
can acquire possession.
H.. Z. Hammond, who was critically
i'll with pneumonia few weeks since,
has recovered sufficiently to be at South |
Paris one day last week. Although still
lacking strength, he has conquered the
disease, and his voice will proclaim the |
opening of the court at Rumford Falls |
next week.
At the Congregationalis church, Sun
day, May 10Th, at 2:S0 o'clock will be |
the annual sermon to Hamlin Lodge X. |
of p. by Rev. 4. A. Rumball of Water
ford. Memorial services at the ceme- |
terry at o'clock. Knights are request
ed to be at the Castle Hall at 80 sharp. |
All Knights are invited.
l.. S. Sessions will take care Of the |
parks this summer. Some seats will be
placed in Moore Park early in the sea-
son. The question of water for the
park may be troublesome one, as un-
der the new rates this water must be
paid for on meter, and the park appro-
priation may not be sufficient to pay |
for what water is needed to keep the /
park green.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-05-07
MY BEST FRIEND.

Alexander Benton, who lives on Rural
Route /, Fort Edward, n. Y, says: CDR.
Kings New Discovery is my best earthly
friend. 1t cured me of asthma six years
ago. 1t has also performed wonderful
cnre of incipient consumption for my
sons wife. The first bottle ended the
terrible cough, and this accomplished
the other symptoms left one by one
until she was perfectly well. DR.. King:
New Discovery's power over coughs and
colds is simply marvellous" No Other
remedy has ever equaled it. Fully guar
anteed by r. A. Shurtleff & Co., drug
gists. so cents and s1.00. Trial bottle
free.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-05-07

NOTICE.
In the District Court of the United States for the
District Of Maine. In Bankruptcy.
In the matter Of
of Waterford, Bankrupt.
To the creditors of Fred H. Adams In the
County Of Oxford and district aforesaid:
Notice Is hereby given that on the eth day Of
May, A. D. 1907, the said Fred II. Adams
meeting of his creditors will be held at the Office
OF the Referee, No. 8 Market Square, South Paris,
on the 22nd day Of May, A. d. 1907, at 10 O'Clock
in the forenoon, ct which time the said creditors
may attend, prove their claims, appoint
such other business ~ may properly come be-
fore said meeting.
South Paris, May 1. 1907.
WALTER L. GRAY,
Referes In bankruptcy
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-05-07
Married.

In BuckAeld. May /, by Rev. W. D. Athearn
Mr.. Walter NJ. Kicker and Miss G. Louise War
rem, both of Buckfeld.
In Ridlonville, by Rev. G. A. Martin, Mr.
Clarence G. Ellis and Miss Nellie NJ. Ellis, botf
of Ridlonville.
In Rumford Falls, April %. by Rev. FIR. Rous
sean, Mr.. Oscar O'Sullvan and Miss Mary
Boyle. both Of Rumford Falls.
In Newry, April 80. by Rev. G. n. Gleason
Mr.. Harry L. Gilman Of Brookline, Macs, and
In Norway, April Is, by Rev. s. G. Davis, Mr.
Alfred Libby and Mrs. Mary c. Ball. both o.
Harrison.
In Norway. April %. by FIR. Michael j. Healy
Nc Paul Napoleon Beaudoin and Miss Armand.
TaillOn, both of Norway.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-05-07

The Bath Iron Works may get the
building Of q number Of submarine
boats for the United States Navy. OF
a number of bids opened last week, the
one which is apparently lowest, though
it is not made by the Iron Works, speci
fies that they are to be built there. But
though this bid is apparently the lowest,
the bids differ so much In details that
considerable figuring will be required
before it can be told whether this one is
the most desirable.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-05-07
Libby.Burbank.

A pretty wedding occurred at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. John c. Libby OF
Bridgtou, on the evening of April oath,
when their son, Maurice Colby Libby, OF
Bridgton, and Mrs. Helen Edith Bur
bank, of Concord, N. H., were united in
marriage, Rev. Stephen Taylor of Byron
officiating. Mr.. Jesse Libby was master
of ceremonies. Mr.. George Taylor and
Miss Emma Libby acted as best man and
bridesmaid. The wedding march was
played by Mrs. Edith Libby, to which
the bridal party entered. Among the in,
vited guests were DR.. Austin w. Taylor
and Mrs. A. w. Paine. After the cere-
mony and congratulations cake and fruit
were served. Mr.. and Mrs. Libby will
make their home at South Paris.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-05-07
A NARROW ESCAPE.

G. w. Cloyd, a merchant, of PUNK,
No.. had a narrow escape four years ago,
when he ran a jimson burr into his
thumb. He says: 1.-THE doctor wanted
to amputate it but would not consent
i bought box of Bucklen's Armies
Salve and that cured the dangeroul
wound" 25 cents at +. A. Shurtlen
q Co.'s.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-05-07
Pasture To Let.
$50 APPLES TREES,
Right Breathing Cures Catarrh

SIMPLE WAY TO KILL CATARRHAL
GERMS IN NOSE, THROAT AND LUNGS
The only natural and common sense
method known for the cure of catarrhal
troubles is Hy-o-mei. 1t is breathed
through an ingenious pocket inhaler, SC
that its medicated air reaches the most
remote air-cells of the nose, throat and
lungs, killing all catarrhal germs, sooth.
ing the irritated mucous membrane, and
restoring healthy condition.
Hy-o-mei goes right to the spot where
the catarrhal germs are present in the
nose, throat and lungs and destroys the
germs so that perfect health is soon
restored.
A complete Hy-o-mei outfit with in
haler costs but 81 90 and is sold by F.
A. Shurtleff & Co. under guarantee to
refund the money unless the remedy
gives satisfaction.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-05-07

The Alva Shurtleff house in South
Paris. Location on Pleasant Street
is one of the best in town. Lot IS
BY over 200 feet. Twelve room
house, steam heat, Norway water
and spring water All in apple pie
order.
A. E. SHURTLEFF,
IStf South Paris.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-05-07
Died.

In North Buckneld, April 80, Mrs. Mary Brock
aged 80 years.
In North Paris, May 2. Rachel. daughter OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Carlton p. Durham. aged year
10 months.
In Oxford, April q, Francis Holden, aged IS
years.
In South Waterford. April 20. Harris B. Knee
land, aged 81 years.
In Bethel. April q, Eunise (Allen) Roberts
In Norway. April %, Orrfn Flint, aged 81
years, month. 4 days.
In Rumford Falls, April 96, James Bernier
formerly Of Upton, aged IS years.
In East Bethel, April %, Mrs. Lydia Chase
Bryant, widow Of Charles Bryant, aged So years
In Norway. May 5, Miss Clara o. Foster, aged
90 years.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-05-07

Thomas A. Packard of Readfield, aged
SO years, was drowned Tuesday night 6y
falling from the railroad bridge at South
Warren into the Georges River. He and
his SON had that day been discharged
from the state prison at Thomaston after
serving two years sentence for larceny.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-05-07
DON'T PAY ALIMONY

to be divorced from your appendix.
There will be no occasion for it If you
keep your bowels regular with Dr.
Kings New Life Pills. Their action il
so gentle that the appendix never has
cause to make the least complaint
Guaranteed by F. A. Shurtleff & Co. %
centa Try them.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-05-07
WONDERFUL ECZEMA CURE.

WONDERFUL ECZEMA CURE.
"Our little boy had eczema for five
years." writes N. A. Adams, Henrietta,
Pa. 1.-TWO of our home doctors said
the case was hopeless, his lungs being
affected. We then employed other doc
tors, but no benefit resulted. BY chance
we read about Electric Bitters; bought
a bottle and soon noticed improvement.
We continued this medicine until several
bottles were used, when our boy was
completely cured" Best of all blood
medicines and body building health
tonics. Guaranteed at F. A. Shurtleh
& Co. g drug store, so cents.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-05-07
Every woman VIII b. Interested.

II you have pains In the back. Urinary, Blad'
der or Kidney trouble. and want certain. pleas.
ant herb cure for woman's Ills. try Mother
never. failing monthly regulator. Az Druggists
| or by mail SO cents. Sample package FREE.
Address The Mother Gray Co., Le Roy, n. Y.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-05-07
Gard of Thanks.

To the friends who so kindly assisted
US during the sickness and burial OF our
father, and to the singers and for the
floral tribute, we extend our sincere
thanks.
RILEY NJ. MCKEEN.
FLORA d. MCKEEN.
NORTH LOWELL, May l, 1907.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-05-07

W. L. Merrill, the Norway photog.
rapher, is now in his new studio, and
has something to say in his ad elsewhere.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-05-07
Born.

In west Paris. April q. to the wife Of Anti
Pulkkinen, son.
Emery, SON.
In Brownfeld, April Is, TO the wife OF Edgar
In Paris. April 81. to the wife of G. A. Jack
son, a daughter.
In Woodstock, April 81, to the wife Of Alonzo
Richmond, a son.
In Woodstock, April Is, to the wife OF Joseph
Thurlow. q daughter.
In North Paris, April %. to the wife Of Abel
Uuotaen, twin sons.
In South Paris. April %. to the wife of Ernest
P. Loyejoy, q SON..
E. Austin, q son.
In Norway. April %, to the wife Of Philip
In Mexico. April 81, to the wife of Louis
Keenon. daughter.
In Bethel, April 81, tn the wife Of Sherman
Hazelton. a daughter (Eugenia May).
In Rumford Falls, April 20, to the wife OF j.
n. WEIGH, q daughter.
In Rum'ord Falls. May l. to the wife Of vii.
liam Davidson, q son.
In Canton, April 10. to the wife of Ralph H
Fuller, q son.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-05-07
A Certain Cure for Aching Feet.

Shake into your shoes Aliens foot-Esse.
powder. It cures Tired, Aching, Callous. sweat.
ing, Swollen feet. At al DrugEises AND onoe
Stores, 10. Sample FREE. Address, Alien D.
Olmated. Le Roy, N. Y.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-05-07

No. sls. A FIRST CLASS HOTEL. All new
and modern furniture. Large elm shade trees
Situated In prosperous village, on the corner Of
two business streets. well patronized. Fine view
of q beautiful lake, well stocked with fsh. Wide
piazza on two sides. Large dining room. Par
nected. STRAIN heat electric lights. running
water A popular and attractive place for sum
mer boarders. fishermen and travelling saies
men. A first class opportunity for any one ae
bargain, on account Of sickness Of owner.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-05-07
NORWAY, MAINE.
For Sale.

No. 81. A delightful COUNTRY ESTATE,
situated near beautiful village on elevation OF
land with south slope, commanding lovely
View of the surrounding country including .
large and beautiful lake, well stocked with all
kinds of trout bass and other kinds OF fresh
water fish. The lake Is noted for fine fishing.
The house has 10 large, frescoed rooms Abnn,
dance of fine shade trees. PURE SPRING
WATER running into the house and stable. 4
acres rich soil. Plenty of apple trees and small
fruit. Large and beautiful lawn. electric lights,
furnace. bathroom, &c. Everything connected
with the premises Is modern and In first class
condition minutes walk from post once,
schools and churches. Very healthy location;
IL you wish a summer or all they ronn,,
home In Maine, don't let this bargain slip. VIII
be sold for one.hslf Its value. Reason for sell.
ing, death Of owner.
No. l5s. Two and onehalf story BOARDING
HOUSE, with Is rooms. Barn 32x42 and shed
lsx3O. Ali in good repair. Plenty patrons, good
prices Can be changed into three good rents
Situated In prosperous manufacturing village
A chance to make money.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-05-07
Bankrupt's Petition for Discharge.

In the matter Of
MOSES P. HAWKINS. In Bankruptcy
Bankrupt
To the HON. CLARENCE HALE, Judge Of the Dis
trict Court of the United States for the Distric
MOSES P. HAWKINS. Of Rumford. in thu
NI County Of Oxford, and State Of Maine
in said District. respectfully represents, that OF
the 1T day Of Sept, last past, he was duly
adjudged bankrupt, under the Acts Of Congress
relating to Bankruptcy; that he has duly sur
rendered all his property and rights OF property
and has fully compiled with all the requirements
Of said Acts and of the orders OF Court touching
his bankruptcy.
Wherefore ne praye, that he may be decreet
by the Court to have full discharge from al
debts provable against his estate under sale
bankruptcy Acts, except such debts as are ex
cepted by law from such discharge.
Dated this 23rd day of April. A. D. 1907.
MOSES p. HAWKINS, Bankrupt.
ORDER OF NOTICE THEREON.
DISTRICT OF MAINE. ss.
On this 4th day Of May, A. ID. 1907, OF
reading the foregoing petition, 1t Is
upon the same on the o4th day Of May. A; D
1907, before said Court at Portland, in said Dis
trict ut 10 o'clock in the forenoon; and tina
notice thereof be published In The Oxfort
Democrat, a newspaper printed IN said District
In interest, may appear ut the said time ant
place, and show cause. II any they have, why
the prayer of said petitioner should not b.
granted.
And It is further ordered by the Court, tina
the Clerk shall send by mail TO all known cred
itors copies of said petition and this order, I'D
dressed to them at their places Of residence a
stated.
witness the HON. CLARENCE HALE, Judg
of the said Court, and the seal thereof, at Port
land, in said District, on the 4th day OF May
A. d. 1907.
[L.s.l JAMES Z. HEWEY, Clerk.
A true copy Of petition and order thereon.
Attest: JAMES X. HEWEY, Clerk.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-05-07

Also many FARMS and all kinds Of village
property. I can furnish you with just what you
want and save you money. Come anu soc.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1907-05-07
FOR SALE.

Hazens Farm and Real Estate Agency,
Oxford, Maine. 17tf
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1907-04-05
A LETTER FROM BALTIMORE.
A Ncwberry- Baltimorean Expresses
Sympathy With the Fire Suf-
ferers of Newberry.

70 Editor of The Herald and News,
Newbcrry, S. G..
Dear Sir:
Through your paper I wish to ex-
press my heartfelt sympathy to my
loved ones, friends. and other citiz-
ems Of the dear old town Of Newher-
ry during these, your hours of trial
and trouble.
[ learned of your terrible mSfor-
tune through one of the Baltimore
papers Saturday, but only a brief ac-
count was published Of the fire. How
ever, having once made my home in
four city, from the brief account
that was published. l can fully rra-
lie what severe loss you have Suf-
fcred and how critical was the NOM
cnt. Then, too, can truly sympathizc
with you as only Il few years ago we
Baltimoreans suffered just such Il
calamity. True, our fire destroyed
more property and accumulated by
far greater loss, but the homes Of
our people were spared.
While Baltimore is my native city
and home, Ncwberry ranks next in
my heart; as, through the courtesy
and hospitality Of your loyal people,
I could not help but love your city
and feel greatly interested as to its
prosperity Consequently, the news
Of your fire came to me like hard
blow and was certainly very painful.
I suppose there is very little I can
do towards raising your homes and
business houses from the ashes to
even better buildings than they were
formerly; but you have my earnest
prayers for a speedy recovery from
your great loss. DO not sink into a
state cf dcspondcncy and discourage
mcnt. but take on new hope, vigorous
ambition, put Your trust i'll God and
sooner than you think your city will
be made whole again.
Again assuring YOU Of my heartfelt
sympathy and with sinccreSt wishes
for the future, remain,
Very sincerely.
Mabel c.. Smith.
(SiSter Of Mrs. j. w. White.)
Baltimore, Nd.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1907-04-05

on his own lot, but not as large a
house as was destroyed by the fire.
Amongst those who lost in the fire
and were not mentioned in fridays
paper are Mr.. +. l.. Paysinger and
Mr. Eugene S. Werts, who occupied
the old Stuart house owned by Mr..
7. 0. Stuart, and which was not
burned. Mr.. Paysinger's loss is about
5000, and Mr.. Werts' about $500,
both covered by insurance.
Mr.. +. N. Martin has purchased
the rear of the Blease lot from Mr..
Canncn G. Blease. 1t is probable
that the street, which has been open
ed between the Frederick Hotel and
the new court house lot, will be cX-
tended through this property to CAL
houn street.
The town has purchased 100 feet
of new hose.
Mr.. II. F.. Todd, who owned build
inyS in which were Salter's studio
and art gallery, had no insurance.
havin; let his policy expire about
four munth$ APO.
Mr. J. y. Burton advertiscs in this
paper that he will sell at auction "n
Monday four lots for stores on the
Silas .ohnStonc lot. This property
belongs to Mr. JAS. +. Todd who only
recently purchased it. Mr.. Sonnrn-
bcrG'S bakery will he just across the
street from this property.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1907-04-05
TO INVESTIGATE FIRE.
Board of Firemasters Will Examine
Witnesses and Take Testimony
Next Tuesday Afternoon.

An investigation in connection
with the recent fire in Newberry will
be held by the board OF 6remasters
on next Tuesday afternoon. The
meeting will be held either in coun-
ell chamber or at the headquarters of
the fire department, and witnesses
will be examined and testimony TAX
en-.
Whatever the cause may have been
--And various have been assigned
j: is Il fact that the headway gained
by tne fire was due to failure of the
water pressure at Il critical moment.
The Herald and News has given the
= Vie the information it was able to
secure, and its authority for that in
G,rm%ti il. Th%l2 has hrrn 40 init
nation frcm any one, so far as The
Herald and News has been able to
discover, that there was any failure
nni the part Of any man connected
with The fire department to do his
duty, and his whole duty. From
Chief Wells ON down every man
worked as if it was his own property
he was trying to save. There was no
confusion in the ranks, and no better
or harder work could have been done
by any department.
But at the meeting on next Tues
day afternoon, it is desired to 60 in
to the cause Of the failure of the
water pressure, and such matters and
to make a full and thorough invcsti-
cation. Chief Wells will then for
ward his report to the comptroller
general.
The board Of firemasters is COM
posed of II. B. Wells, chief; j. w.
Earhardt, first assistant; John B.
Mayes, second assistant, and G. l..
Pitts, president Of the Excelsior
Hose Company.