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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-12-10
NEW COUNTY PROPOSED.
High Point Citizens to Urge Measure
on LEGISLATURE.

ON Legislature.
Especial to The Times-Dispatch.
Raleigh, N. c., December 9.-Colonel
Wcscott Robertson and j. j. Farriss. of
High Point. are here, putting in some
special advance work on the under-
taking to get through the approaching
Legislature & bill creating a new
county, with High Point as the county
seat. They claim that there is very
little opposition to the proposed new
county. even in the sections OF the
counties involved outside of the ter
ritory to be included in the new coun
ty-portions Of Guilford, Randolph and
Davidson. Mr.. Farriss 10 the chairman
of the executive committee, having in
hand the engineering of the move
ment for the new county. Colonel
Robertson says there are In the State
sixty-eight counties with less than the
assessed valuation, the new county
would have, and fo~rty-seven counties
with less population. The new coun
ty would nave 231 square miles OF
territory. about $4,000 population II
Sc, 900, 900 assessed property valuation,
according to the figures of the promo
ters of the enterprise. Ransom county
has been talked of as the name for the
new county.
Tho internal revenue collections for
November for the Eastern District of
North Carolina, as reported from the
office Of the collector of internal reye-
nue. here, were S304,397.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-12-10
Lamheth-BnlIinc.

Especial to Tho Times-Dispatch.1
Bedford City, Va, December ca
wedding of much interest took place
at 5 o'clock yesterday at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel M. Boiling, on
Peak street. when their daughter, Miss
Margaret Walker Boiling, M Samuel
summerheld Lambeth. 1r.. We're united
in marriage. the ceremony being per-
formed by Rev. S, S. lambeth, D. D.,
the father of the groom.
AT the conclusion OF the ceremony,
supper was served. Mr.. and Mrs. Lam
beth then tooK the east-bound Nor
folk and Western Memphis special for
a wedding journey, after Which they
will he at home at their beautiful
homo on Avenue Place,
Miss Anna Boiling, of Washington,
tho aunt of the bride. and Miss Lille
tIIolcomb of Roanoke, tho sister Of
Mrs. Boiling. came to be present at
the ceremony.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-12-10
THE TIMES D1spAToH: RICHMOND, VA, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 10, 1910.

Congress- had no power to enaot such
a. law Under the Interstate commerce
clause Of the Constitution, because 1t
interfercd with the exclusive power
of the State to exercise and control
Its own police powers.
When Judge Bynum concluded,
Judge Boyd said his was an entirely
new act, involving an entirely new
principle, even IL the facts shown
brought the ease under the provisions
Of the law, lie gave the district at
torney until Saturday OF 10 o'clock to
investigate his side of the contention,
and adjourned court at 5 o'clock.
A memorandum book found on Ma.
piers person when arrested contained
names and addresses OF girls in Rich
mond, Lynchburg. Danville II many
other cities. BY these addresses the
government secured many of the girls
as witnesses.
When court reassembled In the at
ternoon the jury In the case against
Daisy Caudle. of High Point, on trial
for alleged attempt to blackmaii sew
eral Methodist preachers by sending
threatening letters through the mails,
having failed to agree on a verdict.
was discharged. District Attorney
Holton announced that the govern
ment woul take O. nolle pros. In the
caSc.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-12-10
Funeral of Mrs. John Henry Kipps.
lSnecial to The TimeS.Dlsnatch.1

A
Blacksburg. Va. December ?.-The
funeral OF Mrs. John 4lenry Kipps, who
died Tuesday night at the home Of her
daughter. Mrs. w. S. Summerell. in
Edenton. N. c.. was held from the
Methodist Church here yesterday.
Rev. Fl. p. TAMIL and other ministers
officiating. Mrs. Kipps was Miss Betty
Mitchell, of Nelson county, but since
her marriage many, years years ago,
has lived in Montgomery, first at Cam
bria. and then in Blacksburg. the last
two years having been spent in Eden
on. She was sixty years old, and is
survived by her husband, one son, Leo
nard l.. Kipps, of Richmond. and five
grown daughters-Mrs. Summerell,
Mrs. Charles w. Black and Mrs. Ro-
bert L. F'agg, of this place; Misses
Elizabeth Kipps. of New York, and
Mary Kipps. of the Farmville Normal
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-12-10
Social and
Personal

n n X. and Mrs. James Armstrong, of
INI Washington, Ga. announce tho
Az marriage of their daughter,
Amy, TO Horace Allegro BEDFORD, for
merly of Richmond, now of Roanoke.
The ceremony took place Thursday
afternoon of this week at 4 o'clock In
the residence of the brides sister, Miss
Sclene Armstrong, in Washington, ..
c., the Rev. W. v. Tudor, formerly OF
this city, officiating. The bride was
attended by her sister. Miss Seiene
Armstrong, of Washington, and Miss
Rosalie Howell. Of Atlanta. Ga. Robert
". Brandcr, of Richmond, was best
man.
The parlors were decorated in white
chrysanthemums and palms, and some
of the guests from q distance We're:
Miss Blanche BEDFORD, Mr.. and Mrs.
Oscar Redford and Mr.. II Mrs. L. Il.
Cloves. OF this city.
Mrs. Lacy Entertain.
Mrs. Lane Lacy entertained the Book
Lovers Club yesterday afternoon at
her home in Newport News from 4 to .
o'clock. The parlors We're decorated
in Christmas green and red flowers.
Mrs. Lacy was formerly Miss Kath-
crime Copeland. OF Richmond.
Dance for Miss DOMAIN.
Among the attractive entertain
ments planned for Christmas week will
be a debut dance which Mrs. William
Hodges Mann will give in the Execu-
tive Mansion on the evening OF De-
tember IS In honor of her niece, Miss
Edith Donnan. Miss onn liz a
charming girl and has been enter
tanned a great deal this winter and
the dance given in the mansion Will
be one of the h~andsomest affairs of
this season.
leaves for New Orleans.
Miss Sara l.. Page left last night for
Se~ Orleans. where she will be Joined
by her brother and sister, Mr.. and
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-12-10
Rhode. Receive. Medal.

New YORK, DECEMBER y.-The gold
medal of the National Institute Of
Arts and Letters was awarded to-day
TO James Ford Rhodes, OF Boston, In
recognition of his historical writings.
This medal Is annually given for dis
t~inction in some branch of arts or
letters. The presentation took place
at a joint session of the National IN
stitute and the American Academy Of
Arts and Letters, before a distinguish
ed gathering of authors, painters ard
educators. DR.. Henry Van Dyke. OF
Princeton. president of the institute.
bestowed the medal on Mr.. Rhodes.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-12-10
WOMAN COMMITS SUICIDE.
Sets Fire to Clothes and Drinks Car
bolic Acid at Same. Time,
At r Snncjo tc Tha TimcS.D

H%arrisonburg, Va, December s.
Mrs. Sallie Reese, aged ifty-elght
years, committed suicide yesterday
near Fulks Run, in the remote noun
famous district OF. North Rockingham,
Stealing out Of the house into the
yard. she saturated her clothing with
kerosene, and as she applied g match
to her dress. she drank %carboltc acid.
Her body, burned to q crisp, was found
snow,
Her father, John May. died in an in
sane asylum. For years she had pc
piods OF insanity, and often expressed
the desire to kill herself, Her first
husband was Henry McIoormant and
the second was Fountain Reese, who
died eight Years 81
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-12-10
Church Onicers Find Distillery.

- TSPtNIuF- 10 ~
Danvllle, Va. December -Wh officials
of the State Line Baptist Church, located
near the state boundary, were searching
for a suitable spot along the creek bank
for a baptizing pool, they discovered almost
a complete distillery near the place they
had decided upon for immersion. The dis
tillery had been in operation and the entire
outfit, with the exception of the kettle. was
found. The find created quite a sensation
In the Stokesland neighborhood.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-12-10
\ INSTRUMENTATION.

ISpeoIaI 70 TIE Tlmes-UISpalch,I
fredericksburg Va, December a.-
nr. w. a. 5C~rittenden and Mrs. Mary M,
Mason, botll of Orange county We're
married "a few DAYS 6 In the parlors
of the Prince William Hotel, Rev, Mr.,
Roupe perfollnins the ceremony, After
VA bridal trip, Drs and Mrs. ,Critssnlen
Will rsside,.atIss Inlans.ille.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-12-10
CASE NOT c~oNcLuDED.
ncfendnnts Introduce No Evidence In
Trial OF ShOWMen.

Especial to The TImes-DIspatch,l N
Greensboro, N. @, December BIN
Federal court In the trial of Napier
and Quaster, two showmen. indicted
for the alleged violation of the white
slave traffic law, the prosecution rest
ed at 4 o'clock this afternoon. after
having examined witnesses all day.
nounced that no evidence would be
introduced. The district attorney then
Withdrew the counts or the hill chang
Ing sc~onspirncy,a
Judge Bynum entered a demurrer 10
the evidence, eontending that the facts
proven did not constitute an ofrense
under the statute, He also argnedathat
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-12-10
Tallcst Elk Dies 81 Tuberculosis.

iPorteous, twenty -seve years old, who,
won the prize for being the tallest and
"%slSinniest" nix at the national CON
yention at Denver, in 1907. Is dead on
tuberculosis here, Portspus was six.
seven inches tall. special cof-
lin was ordered for Linn
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-12-10
Greet In Mexico CITY.

MeSico City, December 9.-Ilnrique
Creel, Jr,, who vas reported In dis
patches from San Antonio, Tex, to-day
70 be held,as q hostage by revolutions
y visit to his father, the Minister OF
Foreign Relations.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-12-10

Miss Mary Ewart. Of Bedford City,
Va. is the guest of friends in Rich
mond for several days.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-12-10

Miss Ruth Driscoll has returned to
her home In Toano. Va. after visiting.
In this city for a few days.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-12-10

Mrs. Frank clemmer. of stanton,
Is the guest of her sister, Mrs. j.. d.
sClothier, in this city.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-12-10

Miss Margaret Gilkeson. Ii has
been the guest OF friends here, is now
visiting in Stanton.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-12-10

Miss Jennie Pierce has returned to
the city. after spending two weeks
with the Misses Jones, in Norfolk.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-12-10

Miss Josephine warrington. of Texas,
is the guest Of relatives in this city
for some time.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-12-10

Mrs. Alfred Randolph. of London
will spend Christmas with her parents
Mr.. and Mrs. James B. Pace.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-12-10

Mrs. Charles p. Stokes is Ill at her
apartment in the Chesterfield.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-12-10

Mrs. Anna E. Syfan and son. Charles
c. Syfan, have returned to town. after
visiting Mrs. Clinton =. Smith, in
Louisa
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-12-10

r.. L. Tucker. of Richmond. is spend.
ing several days in Staunton, Va.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-12-10

Miss Alma Flanagan, Of Louisa
county, will arrive In Richmond Mon.
day to be the guest of friends here
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-12-10

Mrs. Frank Cunningham spent sew
eral days this week visiting friends i
Louisa county. Va.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-12-10

Miss Bessie Wynne Marston has re
turned to. her home, near Williams
burg. after an extended stay in Rich
mond.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-12-10

Mrs. S. j. Quinn, who has bee
visiting in Richmond for some time
has returned to her home in Fred
ericksburg.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-12-10

Mr.. and Mrs. Edmund Osborne Nc.
Cabe have moved to 81 North Harri.
son Street.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-12-10
INJURIES PROVE rATAL.

Harvey Moon in Accident mt Rolling
Mil Which Ends His Life.
Especial to The Times-Dispatch.l
Cartersville. Va, December 9.--Har-
yey e.. Moon died at the home OF his
father. A. +. Moon, ST., Tamworth. in
the t~wenty-sixth year of his age. last
night. His death was caused by inju-
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-12-10

Miss Edith Cuilingworth has re-
turned to Richmond. after spending
Two months in Texas.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-12-10

Miss Floyd. of Toano. Va, is tht
guest of friends in the city for the
next week,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-12-10

Mrs. Walter j. Herman. OF Dallas,
Tex. They will remain in New Or
leans until after Mardi Gras. in Feb
ruary. as tho guests of Mr.. Herrman's
mother. Mrs. James Herman. MI. and
Mrs. Herman will shortly move to
Atlanta, where they expect to make
their home for the present. Miss Page
will not return to Richmond until some
time next March.
box Party Last Night.
Miss Zayde Branch. Miss Matte sue
Phinizy, of Athens, Ga, and Miss Rob-
bert Ray, OF New York, were the
party at the Academy of Music to
| witness the first performance OF the
"Arcadians," OF which Miss Efie
Branch was hostess. Miss Branch's
Miss Davis to Be Entertained.
Mrs. John II. Rogers has issued in
y%itations for O. bridge party to be
given to Mrs. Hugh Wheelright Davis
afternoon, December 10. at half-past
8 o'clock. Mrs. Davis was formerly
Miss Amy Walpole, and has been en-
tertatned at q number of very hand
some affairs since her marriage this
fall.
ri MI banquet.
Members OF the Pi MI Medical Fra.
tcrnity in this city engaged in a box
party at the Academy OF Music last
night. Those who took part were the
pfacticing physicians and students of
the two medical colleges OF Richmond,
who belong to the fraternity.
Those present were: Drs. White,
Newton. Gray. Peple. Stuart Mcguire,
Reade, Wigs. Emmett, Mason. Bright,
Price, Robert Bosher, Shepherd, How
ell. Bell, Tucker and Rucker; Students
Hooks. Lewis, Johns, D. p. Scott,
Folkes, Luck. Talbot. Martin. FLU.
Jones, Nelson, Goodwin, Parremore.
Byrd. Barber. Kyle. Taylor. Hammett,
Redwood, Sweeney, Scott, Tyree, With
erby, Meares and Knewslip.
In and Out of Town.
Mrs. Leigh Page and Miss Gabrielle
Page, who have been spending some
time In Washington, have returned to
Richmond.
The Washington times., 1910-10-19

Attend Great Frederick Fair, October
17-2l. Tickets sold for regular Baltjrnora
& Ohio trains October II to p, valid for
return until 22nd. at $3.50: for special
train leaving Washington a. m. 20th
returning leave Frederick 6-20 n y,
same day, S1.70-Advt
The Washington times., 1910-10-19
New system of
Fat Reduction

The saying that there Is nothing new
under the sun does not apply 20 Fat people.
here is something new for rhem-a new sen
sation, a new pleasure, a new and graceful
figure easily found by anyone who Is pass
ing beyond the limits o. SHINES Everyone
has heard Of the Aa-mola Prescription. that
harmless combination OF far-defying elements
discovered by one OF our foremost physicians
Now, from the same high authority there
comes another icea-the idea o. c1ndersing
these same pure harmless ingredients INTO
a pleasant little tablet. Taken after eating
and at bedtime they help the stomach 10
dispose o. al the fatty foods. converting
energy without dieting or exercise Mar
mola Prescription Tablets regulate the en-
tire systefn-do Tor YOU what bodily exertion
and seIf-deuiaI can not do and ne faf o-re
routed, Is gone FOR good You can prove all
this at a trifing cost. Maruola PreScrfD-
ton Tablets are sold by al druggists or sent
post paid by the Marmo,a Co, 2Sl Monroe
ave, Detroit. Mich. A large CaSe-sufhcieut
to bring lasting RESULTS but 75c.
The Washington times., 1910-10-19
PINK PAJAMA GIRL
WILL WE'D AVIATOR
Miss Pauline Chase Will Be
Bride of Grahame-White
in Spring.

NEW YORK, Oct. 19-Claude Ora
hame-White. the English aviator. and
Miss Pauline Chase, actress, known as
the Pink Pajama Girl" will wed in
the spring. Miss Chase made the an
nOuncement last night through her
manager, Charles Frohman-
The two met In London about nine
years ago. when the actress visited
that city as a member of Edna Mays
company. Recently, during one OF his
flights, Miss Chase accompanied the
aviator aloft, but no significance was
attached TO the flight
When Grahame-White was making
flights in Washington last week IL
was known to his friends here that ne
sent telegram letters 10 Miss Chase
nightly and was the recipient Of a let
ter-telegram every morning. on the
afternoon Of his flight from Benning 10
the State. War. and Navy building,
he received a long telegram Of con-
graduation for his feat from Miss
Chase
The Washington times., 1910-10-19

Comprising in part: Rev, Sect
and Stationary Bookcases; Roller.
Standing, and Flat Top Desks; Ia
bles, Chairs, Typewriter Desks, File
Cases, Copying Presses, Carpets.
Rugs, LinOleum, Old Doors. Neo-
style Typewriters; large quantity of
cast and wrought iron, Westing-
house Engines, Skating, Rubber
Hose, Old Scales, Letter Boxes, Can
vas, Webbing, Jute, and other goods
no longer serviceable TO the Post
Office Department.
Terms, cash Goods must be re-
moved day Of sale.
The Washington times., 1910-10-19
DIXIE CLUB LEAGUE
PLAN OF SOUTHERNERS
Tennessee Society Takes First Step
and Invites All Southland to
Meeting November 5.

At a meeting OF the Tennessee So
ciety' to be held at Pythian Tempt,
November 5, an effort will be made
TO form federation Of Southern So
cietles.
The first step, il is expected, viii
be TO organize societies for all south
ern States.
4 Southern club Is also proposed as
an auxiliary
The plans contemplate one hall as
meeting place for all three organ
iZations. Representatives Of the sO-
cieties already formed and citizens OF
all other Southern States are invited
70 the Pythian Temple meeting.
The Washington times., 1910-10-19
ENDEAVOR
TO OPEN A SCHOOL
Methods of Association Will Be
Taught Here Next
Month.

Plans for the School Of Christian En-
deavor Methods, which VIII be con-
Quoted In connection with the campaign
next month by Field Secretary Karl
Lehmanns have been completed and
classes win meet on Monday. Wedncs-
day, and Friday OF each week exceDt
the opening week. when the first scs-
sion VIII be held on Tuesday instead
Of Monday.
The sessions viii begin at o'clock.
and suppcrs will be provided for the
students There will be no fees, IL was
announced today, and diplomas viii be
awarded TO those who complete the
course.
The executive committee Of the Dis
trlct Christian EndeaVOr Union met AZ
the home OF Miss Alice NJ Ridout. al
BerWyn. Md. and after a business ses-
sion,. spent the evening around a hon
fire with a suitable harvest time feast
The Washington times., 1910-10-19
CONGREGATION PLANS
FETEFOR RECTOR

A reception to the Rev. and Mrs. John
Van Schaick, jr, rector Of the Church
Of Our Father, Thirteenth and K streets,
is being planned for next Friday even
ing at the church by the members Of the
congregation.
The Rev. and Mrs. Van Schaicl1
passed the summer in Europe and are
TO have a formal welcome home. a
large representation from all .of the
societies Of the church is expected TO
participate.
The Washington times., 1910-10-19
MARCUS NOTES, AuctiOneer

Government Sale Of Condemned
Material. On Friday, Oct. 21st. Com
mencing at II a. m. 1 will sell in
front Of the City Post Office 9th St
side), a large quantity of Condemned
Material for the PostOfice Depar-
tment
The Washington times., 1910-10-19
UNION OF SOCIETIES
SOUTHERNERS' PLAN

At meeting TO be held November
o steps may be taken TO organize a
federation of Southern State societies
in Washington. The plan, which is
now being worked out by commit
tee, eontemplates the obtaining OF a
suitable building for the federation.
Laps d. McCOrd. James d. Richard
son, and Charles A. HALEY compose
the committee The meeting called
for November 5 for the purpose Of
considering the plan probably will be
held in Pythian Temple.
The Washington times., 1910-10-19
Y. M. c. A. LECTURE TONIGHT.

An illustrated lecture on "GIacier Ma
tional Park as one OF a course on
Seeing America" will be given al S:l5
o'clock tonight by General Secretary
William Knowles Cooper. Of the Young
Mems Christian ; ssociation before the
railroad boys and their friends at the
Terminal Railroad Association rooms at
Union station.
The Washington times., 1910-10-19
ATTACKED BY DOGS
BOY BADLY BITTEN

Twelve-year-old John Crow is this
morning suffering from the effects Of an
attack made on him yesterday by a dog
The voungster was PLAYING In an alley
near the home Of Mrs. Carrie VI. Drake
JOS Tenth street northwest, when the
dog. which the police say beloneed TO
Mrs Drake. bit him. The child was
treated by DIT. Atkinson, Of 1902 NJ street
northwest.
The Washington times., 1910-10-19
HISTORY OF CAMP.

The history OF Camp No. III. United
Confederate Veterans, viii shortly be
written by the historian Of the organ
iZauon, and viii be published. This
was the action taken last night at
meeting OF the Camp on a resolution
offered by James A. Bethuue, and
which was unanimously accepted
The Washington times., 1910-10-19
JOINS CARNEGIE INSTITUTION

II was announced today that DR.. Her
man A. SpOehr. assistant in chemistry
at the University Of Chicago. has been
appointed member Of the staff OF the
department OF botanical research of the
Carnegie Institution Of Washington DIR
SpCehr is conducting Investigations ~
certain problems in plant physiology
which lend themselves to the appIics-
ttOn Of chemical methods.
The Washington times., 1910-10-19

GUIDES HOMEGROWN Flowers.
The finest specimens Of every season
able variety. Fresh cut 1214 F--Advt
The Washington times., 1910-10-19
Seek Cause of Flames That
Destroy Hanover Street
Paper Factory.
NO YOUNG WOMAN
SEEN AT WINDOW
Overturning of Lamp Believed to
Be Responsible for $4,000 Fire
of Tuesday Night.

Blackened timbers and ruins are to-
day being ove-hauled by the Fire Mar
shall at the stables in Hanover street.
near North Capitol, where twenty-seven
horses and mules were burned to death
last night and $4,000 damage done by
flames
Whether the fire was caused by the
overturning of a lamp in the stables
has not been determined Marshal
Nicholson, II is expected, will make his
report later in the day.
No Young Woman Seen.
The fire authorities and the police
take no stock in the story that a young
woman was seen at one OF the windows
Of the place shortly before the flames
were discovered.
The building was a three-story brick.
The second story was used by the Capt.
tai Paper Box Company. a branch Of
the J. E. Smith Company of Baltimore.
The first floor was used for a stable
by Bailey & Rusk. who have the con-
tract for cleaning the streets Of Wash
ington.
Shortly after o'clock Waterman j.
w. Sherwood, the stable Waterman, dis
covered the fire. He ran TO Hanover
street, gave the alarm, and, Joined by a
passer-by, returned 70 the stable and be-
gan cutting the halters OF the 132 mules
and horses stabbed there.
Twenty-seven Horses Perish.
BY the time that the flames encroached
too far for safety, all but twenty-seven
had been removed. The horses Of No
truck were slightly bruised in respond
ing TO the third alarm. when the truck
brake refused to act. and the heavy
apparatus skidded at the foot of Con-
necticut avenue hill at Bancroft place.
There was no insurance on the burned
horses. Each was valued at about 500.
The paper mandatory carries $4,000
insurance in five companies. The entire
building was Quilted