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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-08-24

about tobacco habit and how to con-
quer it quickly, easily and safely. In
recent letter he writes: Il have no
desire for tobacco any more. 1 feel
like a new man."
Any one desiring a copy of this book
on tobacco habit. smoking and chew
ing, can get 1t free. postpaid. by writ
ing to Edward ] Woods. 90 G., Station
f. New York City. You will be ,jur-
prised and pleased. Look for quieter
nerves, stronger heart, better diges-
tion, improved eyesight, increased Wig
or. longer life and other. ADVANTAGES IL
you quit poisoning yourself.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-08-24
NO SELECTION FOR PRESIDENT

Washington. d. c., Aug. "a. - The
only development on the Mexican
situation to-day was an official an
nouncement from the State Depart
ment that it has not considered any
particular man for provisional presi-
dent of Mexico under Pan-American
peace plans.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-08-24
WEST FAIRvIEW UNION PICNIC
BY Assoefoted Press

West Fairview, Aug. "a. - One Of
the most successful plcnics ever held
from this place was the union picnic
of the United Brethren, Lutheran and
Methodist Sunday schools at Boiling
Springs park on Friday which was at
tended by about 500 persons. All
places of business were closed for the
day and the town presented a desert
ed appearance.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-08-24
Seventh Ward Republicans
Hold Rousing Meeting

The Seventh Ward Colored Repub-
lican Association met at 1919 North
Seventh street with seventy-f1ve MEM
bers present and was addressed by
the Rev. Mr.. Amos, James B. Moses
ana William Spotwood, candidate for
alderman of the Seventh ward.
The speeches were enthusiastically
received.
Candidates will not be endorsed un-
til another meeting is held and the
candidates for Office are heard.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-08-24
CARNIVAL TAKES BALL FIELD

Residents in the vicinity of Third
and Harris streets, will have peace at
least for one week from the bolster
Gus men who have been playing ball
on the school board property at that
corner. The Reilly Hose Fire Com
pany No. 10, has a carnival company
exhibiting there this week for the
benefit of the fire laddies, and then,
according to the school authorities,
the rule will go into effect that no
children more than twelve years of
age may use the grounds.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-08-24
PRICE OF OIL INCREASED

Pittsburgh, Aug. 24.-Five cents a
barrel was added to the price of the
principal grades of crude oil to-day
when the South Penn OIL Company
announced the following rates: Penn
sylvania crude, $3.50; Mercer black,
New Castle and Cabell, $1.20; Corning.
S1.06. Two cents were tackled to Rag
land, bringing it to SIS cents, but there
was no change in Somerset. This is
the third advance within two weeks.
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Cumberland Valley Railroad
TIME TABLE
In Efect June 27. Ia1B.

TRAINS leave f1arrlSDurg-
For Winchester and Martinsburg at
sos. s7:52 a. m. s3:40 D. m.
For Hagerstown, Chambersburg. Car
stasons itsls al sad
s3:lO. 5:S7, s7:45. s11:00 D. m.
Additional trains for Carlisle and
Mechanicsburg at 9:4s a m. ale: 3:2s,
$50, 9:35 a. m.
For Dilisburs at 5:os, '7:6a and
s11:5S q. M. 2:le. s3:40. 5:37 and $50
'Daily. All other trains daily exeeps
Sunday. II. A. RIDDLE,
]. H ToNGF q. r. =
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-08-24
ELKS LEAVE FOR BIG
r. CONVENTION AT ERIE

Members of the Harrisburg Lodge,
No. 12. b. P. o. E., left yesterday
for Erie to attend the State conven-
ton. Among those who went
are: Harold Robinson, William
Zembo, Francis Simonetti, James
Carroll, Horace Segelbaum, Herman
Kreidler George w. Palmer, Harry
Keffer, Joseph A. Berrier, and Jack
Kelly. H. w. Cough, R. L. SchmidtA
and Augustus Wildman.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-08-24
RAIIMAY CLERKS IN SESSION

Detroit, Mich, Aug. 24.-Business
sessions We're to-day expected to take
up the time of the Brotherhood of
Railway Clerks. in annual convention
here. There was possibility that the
brotherhood might act upon a reso-
luton favoring a plan to unite all
transportation workers into one fed
Grafton.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-08-24
ARREsTED FOR sHoPLIFTING

Leo Kelley, aged IT, was arrested
yesterday afternoon by Detective
Ibach, charged with taking goods from
the Woolworth five and ten-cents
storey Harry Dukes. Harry Wilders
and Harry Anderson who said they
were Is years old. were also arrested
on the same charge. They were given
hearing before Mayor Royal this
afternoon.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-08-24
FUNERAL OF JOSEPH MORGAN
SfeeidI to The TcIeRrdeh

Williamstown, Pa, Aug. 24.-Jo-
Enoch Morgan. died at one of the
Bethlehem hospitals Sunday from
burns caused by an explosion of pow
der at the Bethlehem steel works. He
is survived by a widowed mother, two
sisters and three brothers. Funeral
services were held to-day, conducted
by the Rev. b. s. Barnes.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-08-24
HOUSE PARTY ON swATARA

Hummelstowrh Pa, Aug. 24.--The
/. T. I. club will give house party in
the Walmer boathouse on Swatara
creek during the coming week and eX-
tending intothe first week of Septem-
Der. The will entertain a number
of guests from this and surrounding
towns, and from Philadelphia and
New York during the outing.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-08-24
CAEsARIAN OPERATION

Mrs. Anna Coyle, 261 Delaware
street, successfully underwent a Caes-
arian operation at the Harrisburg hos
pital late yesterday afternoon. This
is the second operation of the kind
performed within the last three weeks
at the hospital. Both mother and
child were resting comfortably to-
day
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-08-24
WILL ISSUE PROCLAMATION

Washington, d. c., Aug. 24.-Presl-
dent Wilson will issue late to-day or
tomorrow a proclamation giving
notice of the neutrality of the United
States in the war between Italy and
Turkey.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-08-24
TOWN MEETING AT DAUPHIN
HOW HE QUIT TOBACCO

This veteran, S.
B. Lamphere, was
addicted to the ex-
cessive use of to-
bacco for many
years. He wanted
to quit but needed
something to help
him.
He learned of a
n
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-08-24
wILM HAS NEW PLACE

Boston, Mass, Aug. 24.-Professor
Emil Carl Wilm, of Bryn Mawr Col
lege, has been appointed to the chair
of philosophy at Boston University,
made vacant by the recent resigna-
ticn of Professor Benjamin w. Van
Riper, it was announced to-day
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-08-24
TO HOLD FESTIVAL

The Amo Patrol No. 1, knights of
Malta, will hold a block festival We'd
nesday, August %, at Fifteenth and
Regina streets. also Thursday night
at Fifth and Hamilton streets. Music
will be furnished by the Enoia band.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-08-24
HOPE MOTOR sHIPPED

The motor driven apparatus for the
Hope Fire Company, No. 2. was ship
ped to this city yesterday according
to letter received by Fire Chief Kind
Ter to-day. 1t is expected to reach
this city Thursday morning.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-08-24
FUNERAL OF DROWNED BOY
Special to The Telegraph

Dauphin, Pa, Aug. "a. - Funeral
services for Guy Shalters the 14-year-
old son of Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Shall
ters. Of Glendale Forge, will be held
on Thursday at o'clock. Burial will
be made in Union county.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-08-24

Gently purchased from the Shuman
estate. This lodge was instituted five
years ago with 106 members and now
has 500 members in good standing.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-08-24
DOUBLING GAP, PA.
White Sulphur Springs Hotel
DOUBLING GAP, PA,

Noted for It's refined patronage.
numerous medicinal springs, natural
beauty. and abundance of fresh vege-
tables which aid in emphasizing ex-
cellent table service. Special attention
along with reduced rates will be given
to Harrisburg patrons during the month
of August. For prompt reply inquire
OF Mrs. G. A. Freyer.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-08-24
IMPROVING LODGE HOME

Columbia, Pa. Aug. 24.-Chickies
Rock Lodge. No. 307, Loyal Order of
Moose, is completing improvements
to Its new home in Locust street, re-
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YOUR PRINTING NEEDS

YOUR PRINTING NEEDS
will be best supplied where the facili-
ties for such work are the best.
When you consider that the printed
material you use represents a cash in
vestment which you calculate should
bring to you many times its cost
THE PRICE OF QUALITY SHOULD
BE THE CONSIDERATION
If clients are to see the printed mate
rial YOU use; your thought should be
the quality, rather than the price.
Which doesn't mean that the price
need, or should be, eXorbitant.
The Telegraph Printing Co. produces
the highest grades of work in its re-
spective lines.
All of it is based upon quality at prices
which are most fair for the work
We are printing specialists, as we'll as
being leaders in the associate lines;
binding, designing and photo-engrav-
ing.
To employ our services means no
greater effort than to phone us.
THE TELEGRAPH PRINTING co.
Either phone.
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Resorts
ATLANTIC CITY. N. J.
LEXINGTON
HOTEL. TEMNESSEE

HOTEL TENNESSEE
Tennessee Ave. and Beach. Ideal loca-
ton, convenient to railroad station.
churches. piers and amusements. Ex-
cellent table, home comforts. $3.50 up
daily; IS UP weekly; bathing from
Hotel. A. HEALY
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Recent Deaths in
Central Pennsylvania
Special to The Telegraph

Marietta. - Miss Rebecca Geist,
daughter of the late John and Mary
Geist, died at the Long Home at Ian
caster in her eighty-fourth year.
Reamstown.-John S. Wilson, aged
70, retired shoemaker. died yester-
day. He made shoes during the Civil
War for soldiers and sent them to the
men at the front He is survived by
his wife and several children.
Roclzdale.-Peter B. Hoffman, aged
II, died suddenly Sunday. After COM
ing home from short walk he seated
himself in rocking chair and in five
minutes he had expired. He was a
veteran of the Civil War. His widow
survives.
Columbia.-William Arnold, a for
mer resident of Colum mbia, died at the
county hospital, aged IS.
TOWN MEETING AT DAUPHIN
Dauphin, Pa. Aug. "a. A town
meeting will be held this evening in
the odd Fellows Hall. Everybody is
urged to be present.
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Csc BARGAINS IN
THE BASEMENT

3Dc Window Screens ..,..,.., Pie
Large size hardwood window
screens, 24x3s inches. Wednesday
only.
0Oc LInOleum Remnants, per square
.,.'' :'.'.'.... zoe
The same kind that is now being
tested on our side walk-good va
riety of patterns. For Wednesday
only.
soc sheets 25c
Full size bleached sheets, FIRST"
quality. Wednesday only.
soc White Enamel Ware .. 25c
White inside and out, 6-qt Berlin
kettles and saucepans, with white
enamel lids Wednesday only.
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Csc BARGAINS IN
DOMESTICS

&c Unbleached Muslin, 3 yds. for 25c
IOc Bleached Muslin, 4 ydE. for 25c
Fearless. Diamond and Hill, 36 in
ches wide.
15c Pillow Cases, 3 for ...... 25c
Linen finish; (42x36).
Iec Piiiow Case Tubing, yards
Ios 80 '..'... ...... 25c
t42 inches wide), best quality.
eye HOney-comb ToweIinR, g yards
S9e Bleached Table Damask 25c
So inches wide.
Sc Apron Glnghann, 4 yards for. 2Sc
Best Lancaster gingham.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-08-24

The increasing volume of sales for the first six of
these oneday 25c sales has convinced most orcby that
these merchandising efforts have chit the mark
There just two for these monthly commem-
orations of our 25th Anniversary First, that the
mendous bargains shall attract this wide
awake uptown store Second that show appre
citation to customers for their twenty-five years of
tinued patronage.
So, GREATER THAN EVER ARE THE VALUES
IN THE AUGUST 25c SALE. Come early and share in
these great bargains Don't miss seeing of these ITO
items, each marked with the green 25c sale sizes.
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Csc BARGAINS IN
70 READY-TO-WEAR

soc Night Gowns ............. 25c
10 dozen fresh, new, nainsook
gowns with low neck and short
only.
soc Brassieres .............. 25c
Net brassieres and corset covers,
in all sizes. Wednesday only.
$3.50 and $3.50 SILK Waists SI.25
Silk crepe de chine and tub silk
waists. Mostly plain colors. We'd
nesday only.
75c and S1.OO House Dresses 25c
Neat figured and striped ma
terials, all sizes up to A. New,
fresh dresses. For Wednesday
only.
$500 Linen Coats " S1.25
Balmacaan linen auto coats, We'd
nesday only.
$1.OO to $500 Untrimmed Hats, 25c
The balance of all this seasons
untrimmed shapes. About so to
pick from. Wednesday only.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-08-24

will be best supplied where the facili-
ties for such work are the best.
The Ely miner., 1915-04-23
La BAR ABLE TO RAISE BONDS
Alleged SwindIer Probably viii Be
Released Pending Appeal to
Supreme Court.

Minneapolis, Minn.-Dan La Bar
probably will be released at once on
bail, pending an appeal of his case to
the supreme court j. H. Shapiro, at
torney for La Bar, announced that he
would be able to arrange for the $685.
600 bail bond If the court would be
satisfied to accept sureties offered by
Mrs. Mary A. Wood and Frank Salter,
who appeared as bondsmen on the
$17,500 demanded for La Bars appear
ance at trial. County Attorney Rees
intimated that he would be satisfied
with these sureties. Mrs. Wood and
Mr.. Salter qualified for more than
$4,000. Mr.. Salter appeared only as
surety for bond of $500, Mrs. Wood
for the balance. According to Mr..
Shapiro Mr.. Salter is willing to as
sumo the additional bond.
In case new trial is denied attor-
neys say it will be nearly year be-
fore the supreme court can act upon
the appeal.
The Ely miner., 1915-04-23
FIRE ROUTS EIGHTY GUESTS
IN MINNEAPOLIS HOSTELRY

Minneapolis, Minn-Fire routed
80 guests and caused injuries to two
persons swept through the Alton hotel,
on the second, third, fourth and fifth
floors of S00S02 NicolIet avenue, and
damaged the quarters of several ad-
joining business concerns at an early
hour, causing an estimated loss of
S2S,000. The blaze started from an un-
known cause in the stockroom of the
G. M. Davies Stationery company, 10
Gated on the corner below the hostelry,
and gained great headway among piles
of paper before 1t mounted to the up
per floors.
The fire department was not notified
until an alarm, by strange freak, was
sprung automatically by a burglar
alarm system in the A. E. Paegel jew
elry store, when flames burst into that
place. Detectives summoned to the
scene by this burglar alarm system no
tilted the fire department. Then they
set to work to assist those trapped in
the building, who were just being
aroused by hotel employees.
The Ely miner., 1915-04-23
BABY SCALDED IN HOSPITAL
mine Whose Negligence Caused
Death of Infant.

ST. Paul. Minn.-Two investiga
tions will be started to determine
whose negligence it was that caused
the death of 3-year-old Eva Hirsch.
orn at the st. Paul City hospital.
The girl, daughter of Gabriel Hir.
schorn, was sent to the hospital suf-
fering with Group. The steam cabinet
was broken, so a makeshift arrange
ment was used. A tent was placed
over cot and hose attached to q
steam radiator.
Some time later it was found that
the child had been scalded to death.
The steam pressure from the radiator
was so great as to hurst the hose
Coroner D. G. Jones announced that
he would impanel jury and make
a thorough investigation. Oliver Tong,
secretary Of the board of control of the
hospital, said that he also would cause
an investigation to be made.
The Ely miner., 1915-04-23
WISDOM IN HIS JUDGMENT
Rabbits Decision Worthy of Any of
Those That Have Been Cred
tied to Solomon.

Many of the best stories among the
Jews are told about rabbis who were
called in to render decision in diff.
cult disputes. These decisions are at
times as crafty as those of the ancient
Solomon.
A rich Jew, lying on his deathbed,
sent for his brother.
Brother" he said, 81 am dying. l
leave $4,000, and desire you to dis
pose of my fortune as / instruct you.
Give my wife as much as you want
and keep the remainder for yourself. -
He died soon after, and after divid-
Ing the fortune the brother kept $40..
600 and gave the remaining $4,000
to the widow and her children. The
widow, not satisfied with this amount,
complained to the rabbi (who always
appears in the role of the widows
protector). The rabbi ordered the
brother to appear before him.
"You have disobeyed your brothers
dying wish,'' said the rabbi.
mot at ALL" replied the brother.
HE told me to give his widow as
much as / want and to keep the rest
for myself"
Precisely" responded the rabbi
You took $4,000 and gave the widow
$4,000. Therefore, you wanted $40,-
600. Did not your brother say, Give
my wife as much as you want?
Therefore, order that you give her
$4,000. Furthermore, did not your
brother say: Keep the remainder?
Therefore order you to take $4,000.
| have judged. Begone!"
The Ely miner., 1915-04-23
STATE NEWS IN BRIEF
WALKING KITCHEN CABINET
Complete Supply of Groceries Found
on Person Of Tramp by Fed
Wing Police.

Red Wirg.-Chief of Police An
drew Jackson has just sprung
something new and original on the
furniture dealers, or, in reality, it was
sprung on him-a living, breathing,
walking kitchen cabinet in the per.
son OF one Jim T. Sullivan. typical
American tramp.
Sullivan, repeater" at the munich
pal bedroom, applied for lodging. He
carried nothing in his arms, but this
is what the police found on his person
When request was made that he place
Knives, razors and other valuables in
the safe over night.
Eight large raw potatoes, weighing
sever pounds.
One quart bottle Of sweet milk
(sealed).
One 1O-cent loaf of wheat bread.
one half dozen tea biscuits.
one half dozen Saturday rolls, fresh.
Two one-pound packages of ground
coffee
Two aluminium salt and pepper
shakers.
Glass cruet filled with vinegar.
One raw onion.
Two Japanese paper napkins.
AS Sullivan had only few days be-
tore been drilled" out of town for
the third time this spring, he was es-
corted over the high bridge into Wis
consin and the kitchen-cabinet combi-
nation was broken up.
The Ely miner., 1915-04-23
A FOOD DRINK
Which Brings Daily Enjoyment.
A lady doctor writes:

a lady doctor writes:
Though busy hourly with my own
affairs, / will not deny myself the
pleasure of taking few minutes to
tell of the enjoyment obtained daily
from my morning cup of Postum. 1t
Is food beverage, not a stimulant
like coffee.
Il began to use Postum years ago; !;
not because ! wanted to, but because
coffee, which dearly loved, made my
nights long, weary periods to be dread
ed and uniting me for business dur
ing the day.
"On advice of a friend, I first tried
Postum, making 1t carefully as sug-
gested on the package. As had al
ways used cream and no sugar. l
mixed my Postum so. 1t looked good,
was clear and fragrant, and it was a
pleasure to see the cream color 1t as
my Kentucky friend always wanted
her coffee to look, like new saddle
''Then tasted 1t critically, for had
tried many substitutes for coffee. /
was pleased, yes, satisfied with my
Postum in taste and effect, and am yet,
being a constant user Of It all these
years.
II continually assure my friends and
acquaintances that they will like Pos
tum in place OF coffee, and receive
benefit from its use. l have gained
weight, can sleep and am not nerv-
ous"
Name given by Postum Co., Battle
Greek, Mich. Read 'The Road TO Well
ftile," IN pkgs.
Postum comes in two forms:
Regular Postum must be well
boiled. 15c and Csc packages.
Instant Postum-is a soluble pow
der. A teaspoonful dissolves quickly
in cup Of hot water, and with cream
and sugar makes delicious beverage
Instantly. 30c and soc tins.
Both kinds are equally delicious and
cost per cup about the same
There's . Reason" for Postum.
sold by Grocers.
The Ely miner., 1915-04-23
FARMERS GUESTS AT DINNER
More Than One Hundred Entertained
by Little Falls Commercial Club
200 Persons Attend.

Little Falls.-The commercial club
Fad as its guests at a dinner, more
than 100 farmers of the county, town
officers and creamery managers for
the most part. 1t was the first at
tempt at getting the farmers of the
county and the business men of the
city together.
More than 200 persons attended the
dinner. The speakers and their sub.
Jects were: ]. J. Doerschuk of the
Royalton high school, Farmers
Clubs;" W. H. Gustafson of the Little
Falls high school, Possibilities of
Morrison County Soil;" George Kie-
vel, "Good Roads," Professor N. E.
Chapman of the university extension
division, Cooperation Between Far
mer and Merchant for the General
Development Of the County"
The woman board of managers of
the county fair had charge of the din
ner, the commercial club paying so
much a plate, the proceeds to 20 into
woman's building for the fair.
The Ely miner., 1915-04-23
Jurist Dies After Iona illness.

Granite Falls.-Judge Gorham Pow.
ers, of the Twelfth judicial district. for
years prominent in G. A. r. circles of
the state, and member of the Ma
sonic and Pythiar lodges, died here af.
ter an illness of over year.
Judge Powers was born in Pitts.
held, Maine, Sept. IA, 1S4S, coming
from a distinguished family, in which
there were eight boys, six of them
being lawyers. The oldest, Llewellyn,
was governor of Maine for four years,
and member of congress at the time
of his death.
Another brother, Frederick A., was
attorney general of Maine for four
years, and served on the supreme
bench seven years.
Judge Powers was educated at Hart
land Academy, ard the Albany Law
School.
The Ely miner., 1915-04-23
ELEVATOR BURNS;
Loss IS s400,000
SEVEN STORY STRUCTURE IS DE.
STRoYED IN MINNEAPOLIS
CONFEDERATION.
ENGINEER SAVES BOX CARS
Uses Switch Engine to Haul String of
Loaded Cars to Safety-Blaze
One of Most Spectacular
Seen In Mill City.

Minneapolis.-The HUM elevator
Minneapolis, containing 250.0O0 bush
els of wheat, was destroyed by fire
the blaze starting in the boiler room
and extending in a series of explo
sions to the top Of the seven-story
structure.
The elevator was literally blown to
pieces. The loss is estimated at $400,
600. The HUM Elevator company is
the owner.
Three men were hurt. Elmore Hop.
kins was blown out of the engine room
and was burned and bruised.
John Nylander, watchman, was burn
ed on the face while fighting the fire.
Captain John Sullivan of Engine
Company No. "a, was struck by a
brick. and his face lacerated.
None of the injured will die.
The engineer of switch engine un-
coupled his engine from a string of
empty cars, and by quick work hauled
away another string of box cars load
ed with grain, which were imperilled
by the blaze.
The blaze was one of the most spec
tacular ever seen in Minneapolis. The
building was of wooden construction
with covering Of sheet iron. This
sheet iron covering failed to protect
the building against any fire from the
inside, but rather hindered the fire.
men from being able to fight the fire
effectively. At times the iron was so
hot that streams of water turned
against the side of the elevator were
transformed into clouds of steam the
they struck the surface.