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Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-12-30
WORKED NEW CIGAR GRAFT
Bound Over To Grand jury for Using
Mail to Dcfraud.

TOPEKA, Kan. Dec. 2S.-Burr and
Francis Hollingsworth, brothps, We're
bound over to the United States
grand jury today on a charge of using
the mails to defraud. 1t is alleged
10y the government that the Hollings-
worths operated a scheme In Holton
whereby they fraudulently advertised
and sold cigars. 1t Is charged they
advertised cigars for $3.50 per hun
dred and offered to refund the money
If all the one hundred cigars were re-
turned. The government alleges that
the cigars were of poor quality ana
could not be tested without violating
the sale contract.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-12-30
Old-Timc oil Man Dies.

special 90 The World
BRlSTOW. Okla. Dec. % One ~
the old-time oil men. Joseph w
Black. died IN this city Thursday
afternoon at 4.S0 o'clock at his home
ON West Sixth street "Uuclc joe.
as he was tamiuarly known to an the
oil fraternity was born in Brun.
Pa, sc years ago He learned the
drilling business IN the oil field near
his home and from there went TO the
oil fields of West Virginia. He then
Camc to the BartlcsNilc fields and
came to Bristow I'm 1906 He drilled
the first deep we'll west of Sauupa
iu Creek county. and has worked ON
many more in this field, The funeral
will he held this afternoon from the
residence He leaves wife and one
daughter. Mrs G. l.. Treelaud. both
of whom live in this city
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-12-30
WILL UNEARTH BOX IN 2O15
President and Kansas Governor In
vitcd to Asburnham. Kan.

TOPEKA, Kan. Dec. Whoever
is governor of Kansas in 2015 was to-
day invited to meet whoever is presi-
dent of the United States at that time
at q celebration.
The invitation received today was
sent out by the town officials of Ash
burnham, the trustees of Gushing
academy and directors of the Wa
tatic club. The celebration will be
featured 10y the unearthing of the
Louis II. lsenlohr box, containing let
ters from many prominent persons,
buried under a tree n the academy
campus. The governors of all states
and the president of the United States
have been invited to attend.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-12-30

NEW YORK. Dec. 29-Owing to
the failure of the Progressivos in New
York state To pom the necessary votes
m the recent elections TO cntitle their
ticket To- place ON the ballot the
party lost official recognition in this
state and offices have been closed
At the office OF George W. Perkins,
chairman Of the executive committee
Of the Progress i've national committee
the Only settlement Of an explanatory
natuc forthcoming was mat there
is no lonEoc a Progressive organiza-
ton In this state"
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-12-30
Supcriptendcnt Resigns.

SpVCIaI 70 Inc NOrTu,
ALTON, Okla, Dec. 29.-W e
Blackwell, who has been superintend-
ent of the Alton municipal liS~t and
water plant for the past six years, has
rendered his resignation To the town
board which has accepted ii and
checked him out. The light plant IL
now being run by the light and water
committee Of the board. Mr.. Black
well took charge of the plant here
right after it was installed and has
nut in most OF the machinery now in
use. lie is an experienced electrician
aud will 60 from Alton TO one of sew
eral places that are now open TO him.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-12-30
SCOUT TRAINING AIDED BOY
Enabled Him to save Life of Com.
panion in Icy Water.

PARSONS. KAN. Dec. 29-The
training ne had as hoy scout YES
torday enabled Raymond K9fer l..
tn save the life of "a companion. Har-
ycy clark. II. who broke thru the ice
While skating and fen into water over
his head. keifer was in tree cutting
a club when he heard his companion
cry for help. The clark boy, encum-
hcrcd by heavy clothing and his skates
was helpless. Keitor dropped to the
ground ana ran to the edge of the ice.
Thm ne remembered what he had
been taught to do, he said. when one
was drowning lie secured long
pole, placed 1t ON the ice. and slid out
to the boy struggling I'M the water. lie
helped clark gain a footing ON firm
ice and the boys life was saved.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-12-30
The Clock Was Missing.

Npttltl TO I Ne NoIu.
CLAkEMORE. Okla. Dec 29.-
Burglars entered the home of G. o.
BaNlo sunday evening and took a
clock. "A suit of clothes and a mirror.
The Rayless family left the house
about : o'clock and returned AT 10,
Nothing was missing until next morn
ing when MIR Bayloss looked for the
clock. The thieves entered at the back
door. which they left locked, sup
poscdly by means of a skeleton key.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-12-30
WOMEN DO STREET PAVING
scarcity of Men in Ohio Town Causes
Weaker sex To Push Barrow-.

FREMONT Ohio, Dec. 29.-Eng
lish women who ayc doing mems work
have nothing on women of Woodville
a small village west of here.
Because of the scarcity Of labor
there the women are assisting in the
street paving. The women are haul
ing away in wheelharrows the dirt
dumped from the excavation in the
street.
we can't get the mon to do the
work. SO We are doing it ourselves, -
the women explain.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-12-30
MISS PUROY WILL REMAIN
Thru I'm oversight Her Name Omitted
From story.

Thru am oversight the name of Miss
Gertrude l'urdN was omitted from q
story carried hy Tho World Yesterday
announcing the personnel of
the county clerks stati tor the en-
suing term. Aiss ruidy has been con-
u,rtcd with the district court office
thuout tho term that VIII close De
Ccmhor 81 and expects to continue ass
assistant deputy for an additional two
years. Max Campbell viii bee the
sttuorraphcr
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-12-30

the worl, win be done by bows of tho
| Y NJ g. \.
AZ it3O % basket bali game win nc
| held between the Collogians comprised
| of boys from college on their christ
mas vacation. and the y VI G.. A
Iiror> Francis lmpcy is picking the
'ollcrIns ana the Tigers VIII be-
picked from M" best Basketball
plu}cr' iu the y VI. g. A.
An exhibition 900 gym work VIII
Doc given ln tho gymnasium beginning
90 3D. o'DlD,k. W member OF the uuei-
ness mon. and young mems class. and
VIII consist of many iutcrcstue
Stunts
BoWlcrs IN hctlon.
ln the evening. another aVimmiuG
exhibition viii be- given. and a bowling
match between two teams uf the "N'.
th, Buckeyes and the Producers VIII
lr l,Id. the events taking place at
.1i o'clock
minstrel show viii be sven at
$50 u'llo,k and viii bc one Of the
most entertaining events of the DAY.
Members of the : NJ G.. \. and other
Nuunl men and women Of the citv
who viii take iart iu the show have
been prf.tiDiuE for the occasion for
some time and the show Us looked
forward 60 with delight
The program which viii end with
30 F'. .uct lllo and olio, not fully ar
'auerd. viii usher out the biggest day
OF tho season for IA" Y VI. g. A. and
Wu Civ, every person In the city %
chance to enjoy his or her faNoutc
attraction
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-12-30
MAN SHOOTS INK AT WOMEN
Likes to spoil White Dresses and
Shoes.

BOSTON, Dec. 29,--A man who
amuses himself bv shooting ink on
the white dresses and shoes OF women
is being hunted by the Boston police.
over one hundred women have re-
ported that they We're victims of the
ink shooter The person who has in
vented this strange pastime uses n
water pistol. and his hours for opera
ton are from $50 to 1l:20 D. m.
He hides in dark doorways on down.
town thorofares and waits for wom-
en- with white dresses to pass. II
there aren't enough white skirts pass
ing he shoots AZ tho white shoes.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-12-30
Masonic Installation,

SneClal 10 ne Norlu.
CLAREMORE, Okla. Dec. 29.-The
local Masonic lodge installed its new
officers Tuesday night as follows:
W. ". Smith, worshipful master; j.
II. Bradcn, senior warden; Ernest Fe-
land. junior warden; Paul Fry. treas
urer; Clark Smith, secretary; j. j.
Sanders senior deacon: r.. X. sutton,
junior deacon. Tom Fisher, tyler.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-12-30

NEW YORK, Dec 29.-Tho spot on
the hcights OF Woehawker, y. j.,
whore Alexander Hamilton fell In a
duel with Aaron Burr viii ho marked
nv a memorial To- he erected 10y the
Alexander Hamilton Institute 1t was
announced today.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-12-30

ord time for passing thru the Panama
caral has been lowered 10 hours
and 20 minutes. ON December II the
Pacific steam Navigation liner Aca-
JULIA passed thru in that time. which
N1s . minutes better than the prev
ious record.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-12-30
s. NJ. Bell
GroCer|Co.
North Main, at Cameron
Phones 2j60-2SGi.
Phones 2J6O-2SGt.

Fresh tomatoes, strawberries. head
lettuce, new cabbage, mangos, caul.
flcwer. mincemeat, ain pickles
We have all the nice things for your
New Years dinner. Let US supply you.
Try a pound OF our fresh roasted cof-
fee with your next order; ii is sure 20
please you.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-12-30

THE PLAN IN NtiSltI-Unde time limit credit plan here
Then on
the end of each month
the
cosed
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-12-30

Druggists refund money II PAZO
OINTMENT falls to cure itching,
Blind, Bleeding or Protruding Piles
First application gives relief. soc.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-12-30
RenShaw's S
Main and Haskell
Phone 32O1.
SPECIALS
Saturday and Monday

Lest Flour ...........,,.... Sis
Fine bacon, whole piece, per 10. 25c
futtef ..s's'''.. ..'''.......,,., 3Sc
Ture Leaf Lard, No. 3 pals ,... .9Sc
2 cans Iiraut or Hominy ...... f5c
3 cans Tomatoes, Peas Corn or
Lima Beans .........,...... 35C
15c can Sliced Peaches in Syrup I2c
&c can Heinz Mincemeat .. 2Oc
foWutr .,...... ''t'.s sVc
bars White, Clean Easy or Lenox
soap ....s.s.' s.,'...,. zoe
gallon Pure cider Vinegar. 100
II pounds Sugar 500
Fancy Oranges, dozen .....,...2 $50
The cash store with the cash prices
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-12-30
r CE-H-OES s

THE only reason
SOME auto
DRIVERS de not
BREAK records
l. because
THEN have. none
IN the car
WITH them.
Blouio,
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-12-30
We run II sanitary Market and ~
n Little Cheaper.

Pure Pork Sausage lb ......... 25c
Brick Chill, 10. ......,.......... 25c
HCmc Rendered Lard, ib ........i5c
Fancy Breakfast Bacon. 10. ...... 25c
Pork ana Beans ........ ZOE ana ijc
. pounds Evaporatod Peaches &C.. ,5c
> pounds Prunes .......>...... 25C
. pounds Evaporated Apples .... 25c
Evaporatod ,Aprlcots, pound .oo
Raisins. package ................ 100
Cure nts, package .............. 2Or
g Packages Mincemoat ......... 25c
Bulk Mincemeat, pound .........15c
Bulk Peanut Eutter, pound ..,.... zoe
> packages Corn Flakes ...-. 15c
packages Grape Nuts ........ 2Jc
. Packages Post Toasties ........ 25C
Iounds shredded Wheat ..... 25c
9 packages Oat Meal ........ zoe
Gallon BllckberrieS ...,...... SOC
Gallon ApriCots ................. soc
Gallon Peaches ...... ........ 10,
taltou Apples -........'.- 3ot'
Gallon Cherries ................ .S5c
We deliver iu Kendall and Orcutt
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-12-30

We deliver iu Kendall and Orcutt
Tuc,iay- and Fridays.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-12-30
New Panama Record.

WASHINGTON. Dec. 29.-Thc rec
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-12-30
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Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-12-30

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The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-08-08
PLEASANT OFFICES
FOR REPUBLICANS
Delegates Will Meet in New
Headquarters Tomorrow
Afternoon.

Republican headquarters today are
the scene Of much work on the part
OF County Chairman Frank R. Amos
and Secretary E. c. Frame. The new
office which was opened yesterday in
the Hall building comprises three
rooms In the coolest corner of the
building directly across the hallway
from the law Offices Of Meredith, Con.
ley and Morris. The rooms are cas-.
ily accessible from the street by
either the side or front entrance OF
the building.
The officials OF the executive com.
mittee are making every effort today
to completely fit out the rooms with
desks and other necessary furniture.
Two telephones were installed early
this morning. an. dthe rooms. which
are freshly papered in an attractive
brown shade, are cool and comfort
able.
Tomorrow all Of the delegates 10
the Huntington convention will meet
in the roms preparatory TO leaving
on the four O'Clock car to Clarksburg.
At Clarksburg the Marion county del.
esates will Join the Harrison and
Taylor county delegations and spe.
cial car will carry the men 10 Park.
etsburs and Huntington.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-08-08
City to Punish
Careless Dealers

The city has starred a campaign
against decayed food stutis and in all
cases intends 10 punish the owner OF
the store in which It is sold.
Mayor Anthony Bowen last night
fined H. S. Stern Of the Star Cash
meat market on Madison street The
fine amounted TO but $40 but is thought
sufficient for starter and as an eye.
opened for other merchants.
The meat which Stern sold Satur.
day night was taken by the purchas.
er 10 the health department and found
to be rotten. Fish. kidney and spare
ribs were all bought at the same time
and each piece was putrid when Il
reached the city health officers.
Stern denied most vigorously that
the food was unwholesome when It left
his hands. He pointed out that the
sale was made at O'Clock and that Il
was after 10 when It was submitted
TO the health officer. He produces wit
nesses to prove that food bought at
his store Saturday night, some of II
sold very late that night was perfect.
ly good the next morning.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-08-08
No COUNC|LMAN|C
ACTION ON TAXES
Only Five Members of the
Body Turned Up Last
Evening.

The Common Council OF 'he city
Of Fairmont which was TO have met
last evening failed 10 present euor'
um, the necessary nine out Of sixteen
being four short
But ave showed up and waited for
the arrival OF some more as importane
business was on hand. Clerk OF the
City Council Alber. J. Kern waited
with the faithful hve but no more
showed up and after passing remarks
concerning the war. the price Of cot.
ton and the Annabelle explosion, they
went home.
The council chamber was empty be.
fore those who came TO coach from the
sidelines were aware that there was
a gathering but no council meeting
The effect OF this detaut is 10 give
effect 10 the action OF the Board o!
Affairs 10 increase the tax levy OF the
city OF Fsirmont 10 sixty cents, an
increase Of FIVE cents over the previ
GUS year. The increase was made
according to the papers in the case for
what is known as current expenses. e
This means paving. laying Of sewers
and anything that the city wishes to
do and has not otherwise provided
for in the way OF 'axation.
Besides this extra levy, the paving
Of Morgantown avenue which is to
cost $4,000 and the paving OF East
Park avenue which is TO cost si.so0
provided for In ordinances drawn up
By the Board of Affairs, also become
Law by default.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-08-08
NINETEEN COOKS
LEARNING TO CAN
Kitchen at Normal School
Busy Place During Last
Two Days.

Nineteen daintilr white capped and
white aproned young girls Of Marion
county, headed by Misses Cora Price.
Sadie Guzeman and HARRIET Eogue
scampered to and fro in the kitchen
OF the Normal school yesterday and
today in an effort TO show that home.
made canned goods are much more
wholesome and clean than those pur'
chased from canning factories. Sam.
pies OF the goods obtainable in stores
are always confronting the girls and
the spur to do better than the manu-
facturers did Is always at hand.
The girls are members Of the Mar.
ion county canning clubs and yester'
day. did their best at canning tomatoes
in tins and in Jars and at making what
is known as Dixie relish. Today they
are completing their work on the to-
matoes and have cooked some beans
besides. In the afternoon they got
busy on berries and peaches and a
most appetiZing display is ready for
the critics who come tomorrow. To
morrow is the day when the public is
invited and there will be numerous
samples on hand TO prove that there
Is nothing like home cooking.
The girls present today are Madge
Smith, Evelyn McAllister, Katherine
Wilhelm, Heel Straight, Bessie Nc.
Wicker. Pearl MeElroy, Forest Pick.
ett, Nola Barbe, Margaret Black, Lor.
ena Newman, Leila Boore, Gladys
Marston, Hazel Bowman. Icie Morgan,
Denzie Curry, Lena Huey. Christine
Boore, Freda Pickett, Sylvia Riggs.
The girls were unable TO get the dor.
mitory for the time they were 10 be
here and in consequence have been
staying at various places about the
city. The expenses for keeping the
girls in the city is being met BY the
Home Economies committee.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-08-08
Local Product Goes As Far
As Towns Across the
Ohio River.
TRAINS ARE ICED HERE.
Local Demand, However, is
the First Care of Manu-
facturers

"Plenty OF ice to keep saby's milk
cool and fresh. and mothers tea
cold and fathers lemonade frosty"
is the cheering message that local ice
manufacturers have for the people OF
Fairmoni. Daily reports OF suffering
in nearby cities ana towns from ice
famines during the present hot weath.
ter, have not alarmed Fairmonters, as
this city is especially vel supplied
with this, al present, most desirable
commodity.
In addition TO supplying the needs
OF all local ice consumers the two 10.
ca! conpan' are even Shipping ice
TO all points in northern West vir.
g!nia and as far as Bridgeport and
Beilaire. Ohio. The local plant OF
the Marion Products company has a
capacity Of go tons OF ice daily ana
for some tine this plant has been
running al top speed. With ten va.
gons and trucks busy all day dis.
trtbuting ire to individual consumers
in the city this company also supplies
ice to all OF the Baltimore and OLlo
trains that pass over this division.
All OF the big refrigerators on cars
are re-iced tere and all OF the pas
senger trains take ice at this place.
This company ships both ice and ice
cream 10 Clarkshurg. Grafton, Nor.
gantown, and as Ear East as Deer
/ Park and Ellins. Several carloads Oh
Ice are being shipped daily during tins
hot spell. Each car has capacity
Of about 20 tons OF the 80 pound
cakes.
The Fairmont Ice company's new
Int. near the river On the Palatine
side, also has capacity OF so tons of
Ice per day. and in addition to their
local trade this company is shipping
many car ads each week 10 Hhel.
ing and the Ohio river towns. De-
mads for ice are insistent and other
cities will pay almost any price for
an adequate supply.
Howe 'er in spite Of the demands
OF other cities both Of the local COM
panies are endeayoring TO supply To-
cal consumers frst and at the same
price that is charged during the en-
tire yecr. This is the customary 10
cents per hundred pounds, although
better rates are made 10 wholesale
consumers.
The ice man as he makes his daily
rounds in Fairmont is the most well
come visitor at all OF the residences.
Two trips with the wagons each day
are made c. most of the streets and
the ice is delivered promptly TO every
one.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-08-08
Methodist Blues
To Drive the Reds
BUT ALL MEMBERS OF FIRST
CHURCH CONGREGATION
ARE INVITED.

This evening at S o'clock q banquet
will be given by the blues 10 the reds,
the reds having won in a contest in
the Sunday School at the First ". P.
church recently. A special menu has
been prepared. and. all tie members
Of the Sunday school and the church
are invited. The following program
has been prepared, and will be rendrr.
ed during the evening:
Piano Duet-Marie Scott and Anna
Donham. Address-Mr. Spiker. Pi.
ano Solo-Mrs. Mancer Swiger. Rear,
ing-Maud Yerrifeld. Violin Solo
Glenn Arnett Piano Duet-Trixie
jenkins and Eunice Kelley. Address
Rev. Oldaker. Address-Mr. Shoe.
maker. Vocal Solo-Mr. Jones. Man,
dolin Trio-Rual Swiger, George
Smith, Edgar Barrett Address-Mr
Swiger. Vocal Duet-Flossie Nc,
Collough and Mae Kelley. Piano Du
et-Mrs. Mancer Swiger and Goldie
Swiger.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-08-08
AMERICAS RIGHTS ABROAD; SQUARE DEAL AT HOME
Planning Public
Missionary Service

AT a meeting held. recently at
Grace Lutheran church plans were
made Off the public service TO be held
In the church on the evening OF Tues
day, August Is. at 7:45 O'Clock. Miss
Sophia Hotfmeister president OF the
". H. T. and F. ". cocieiy OF the
West Virginia Synod OF the Lutheran
denomination will be present as will
also Miss Jessie Brewer . returned
missionary from india.
Delegates we're also named TO the
annual women's missionary conven.
ton to be held at westernport, Nd,
August 80 TO 81. The delegates ap-
pointed was Mrs. c. A. Pilson, alter.
nate Mrs. Amelia Stanagen.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-08-08
STUBBORN FIRE AT
SK|NNERS' TAVERN
Some Mystery About the
Way Fire Department
Was Summoned.

The FIRE chiefs car and the fire
truck started down Washington last
night at 1880 o'clock to answer a cali
TO SINNERS Tavern. When the truck
arrived M--7ger Beu and his son
were sitting in front Of the hotel and
as the truck stopped they asked the
fireman where the fire was. When
told that SINNERS Tavern was atire
Mr.. Beu was greatly surprised as ne
ahd rant in no alarm. But the IRE
men went through the building and
found the IRE In the dumb waiter
shaft running from an old abandoned
kitchen to an unused dining room.
The only conjecture which has any
standing with the fremen is that the
dry timber under the hot tin roof
above the. kitchen became infiamma.
Bile during the intense heat OF the past
two weeks and yesterday caught fre.
They figure the fire had been spread.
ing all day doing but little damage un.
I'll 1t reached the top OF the dumb
waiter. At this point 1t burned until
the hremen were called.
Just who called the firemen cannot
be learned but 1t Is the opinion OF
the. fremen that the person calling
became excited. was unable TO tell
where he was talking from and Ia.
ter was ashamed to admit the fact.
The ire was hard one to fight.
the tin roof having TO be chopped on
before the lanes could be reached.
The hrernen were on the Job one
hour. The damage was slight. This
made the third fire mas many nights.