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The Delta independent., 1923-03-23

women OF Delta and community invit-
ed, bring your men with you)
Wednesday night. THE Conditions
on which the prize Of life IL secured"
This is young peoples night, and all
young people OF Delta and community
invited.
Thursday night, "Naaman the A.
syrian General"
Friday night, Decision, What II
Meant to Moses. and his People"
No services Saturday night.
Easter Sunday A. NJ. Easter
Hopes"
At night we will use our lecture
Jesus on Trial" VIII use IL witnes-
ses, have Judge and jury. closing with
an attorneys plea. We have given
this lecture in Fort Worth. and many
other places and II has always been
kindly received.
The Delta independent., 1923-03-23
NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNERS.

All property owners within the territory
set apart described and known as Delta
Street Improvement District No. /. as per
notice now undergoing publication as re-
quired by law, are hereby notified. Informed
and advised that for the purpose OF aiding
abutting property owners to make easy pay
ment of the assessment to be made against
them. the City Council OF the City of Delta.
has by resolution. made provision that the
Improvement Bonds to be issued, In accord
ance with said published notice. shall be ten
year bonds instead Of five year bonds, pay
able at any time on or before the ten year
period at the election of tho property owner
and said assessments may be paid In ten
annual instaiments instead Of five annual
instalments. originally provided. and az set
forth In the notice now being published.
The City Council is Of the opinion that
the ten year plan will be OF greater benefit
TO the property owners enable them to pay
the assessment on much easier terms, and
by extending the time Of payment over a
greater number Of years. tighten the bur-
dens Of cost upon ALL
A. Il. PENLEY. Mayor.
Attest: N. j. BRADLEY, City Clerk
Pub. in Delta Independent. Mar. 23. 1923.
The Delta independent., 1923-03-23
SOCIETY
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1.-THE THIRTEENTH CHAIR"

| HE FIh 66Nin n S7Rin
Mrs. P. ]. Dillon was hostess to the
Octette Club yesterday afternoon.
Mrs. C. E. Harding will be hostess
today to the Bridge Club at her home
on Howard street.
Mrs l. C. Hall was hostess to the
F. F. Club at its bi-weekly luncheon
Tuesday afternoon.
The Blk. Chapter of P. E. o. met
Wednesday evening at the home of
Mrs. Port Lyon at which time a din
ner was served to the newly elected
officers.
Mrs. Walter Singleton entertained
number of ladies Tuesday afternoon
complimentary to her daughter, Mrs.
L. F. Orvis of Ridgway, who is visit
ing here for short time.
1.-THE THIRTEENTH CHAIR"
The Hour of the Sandman Club
met at the home Of Mrs. l.. E. Wright
Friday afternoon. Several hours were
spent at fancy work after which the
hostess served nice refreshments.
The O. E. s. Club was pleasantly
entertained at the Masonic Club
rooms yesterday afternoon. Hostess
es were Mesdames A. J. Obert, John
E. Chalmers and Louis Seicrest.
| Mr.. and Mrs. Harry G. Shaffer en-
tertained at dinner Mr.. and Mrs.
King Banks and family of California
Mesa The Banks are newcomers
here and old friends of Mrs. Shaffer
| Mrs. C. M. Hooker was hostess to
the A. NJ. 2. Club Wednesday after
noon at her pretty home on Garnet
Mesa. After the study hour a social
1.-THE THIRTEENTH CHAIR"
| In honor of her seventh birthday
Katherine Edwards entertained a
dozen girls after school yesterday
evening. After playing games for
some time Mrs. Edwards served lovely
refreshments.
| Mrs. D. s. Watts and Mrs. C. F.
Kirby will entertain the members Of
the Priscilla class Of the Methodist
| Sunday school at the church parlors
next Thursday afternoon, March 20.
All members cordially invited.
Mrs. H. j! Baird entertained the
members of the Merry-Go-Round club
at one o'clock luncheon Wednesday
afternoon. The tables were attrac-
| lively garnished with st. Patrick's
place cards and carnations. All men,
bers except one we're present and
there were three invited guests.
Estella Seabourn was dainty hostess
at very pretty party Saturday after
| noon in honor of her birthday which
occurred on Monday, the 18th. The
little girls were invited at 1880 and
after playing games for some time,
refreshments were served followed by
a theatre party at the Colonial. 1t
was a delightful afternoon. Estella
was the recipient Of number of pret-
ty birthday gifts.
The home OF w. G. Hillman was the
scene Of gay gathering OF young
girls Saturday evening when their
daughter, Gwendolyn and Miss Vir-
ginia Rupp Jointly entertained twen-
ty-eight girls at a st. Patrick party.
The house was attractively attired in
green and white and the girls also
wore white costumes trimmed in st.
Patrick green. Music and games were
enjoyed for several hours and at the
close lovely refreshments were serv-
ed, the green and white color scheme
also being cleverly employed.
The Delta independent., 1923-03-23
Modern surgical Wonder

translated gland from monkey
wrench to my flivver. Then went
for ride and a motor cop tried to
pinch me for speeding and the car hit
him and then climbed a tree and hung
from the branches by It's tail Light
From letter to the Chicago Tribune
The Delta independent., 1923-03-23
RIAITO THEATRt
MON, TUES, and WED.
March 26, 27 and %
Warner Bros. Present

VI SiNS
DAMNED"
A version of F. Scott Fitzgerald's
popular novel, A screen classic,
with Marie Provost, Kenneth Har-
Ian, TulIy Marshall, Harry Meyers,
Louise Fazenda and others.
Vanity Comedy
"Rockin' the Boat"
News Reel
Admission 10 and Csc
THURS. and FRIDAY
March 29 and 80
"BREAkINo HOME TIES"
Inspired by "Eili Eili",: song of
centuries. A perturbation of the
love of young hearts-love of music
and beauty, the love Of ideals and
tradition.
Educational Comedy"
ait WAS EVER THUS"
BUFFALO eILL-FrIday.
Admission 10 and 25c
SATURDAY MARCH 81
Fred Stone In
1.-THE DUKE OF CHIMNEY
BUTTE"
A typical Western story OF ranch
life.
oAYETY COMEDY
"1UFFALo eILLr
NEWS REEL
Admission 10 and 25e
The Delta independent., 1923-03-23
MARRIAGES
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There we're but two lone marriage
licenses issued by County Clerk Os-
borne during the week, both being on
March 16. They were secured by Eu-
gene Beachman and Sibil Eileen
Beaver. both Of Hotchkiss, and John
Hazelett and Miss Enid Ault, both
Of Delta.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-11-30

Buy your watch Of matchmaker. Save
trouble q money. Next Liberty thoatsr.
advertisement.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-11-30
Harry Van Meter, he appears in the role Of NJ Net
chdtel in "T'he HHnchback Of Notre Dame"

Hunohhaok OF Notrc Dame" pos.
sibly duo 10 tho fact that Lon
Clancy. who appears in tho STELLAR
role OF the "hunohhack." has given
to the screen not only the greatest
OF character acting. but also the
most detailed and careful makeup
Ito follows tho description by Vic.
tor Hugo. tho author OF this fam.
GUS story. OF "ouRsimodo- to the
mlnutest detail
Harry Van Meter Is from MIS-
aouri. having been born at Malta
Hen. lie was physical culture In
structor. then actor in stock with
Blanche Bates. Harry KoIker and
OrrIn johnson and then years OF
varied work on the screen.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-11-30
SISTER FOUND
AFTER 81 YEARS
Man, go Years Old, Seeks
Out Lost Relative

DORA. Ala. Nov. so.--GeorEo
Williams for 81 years searched cities.
towns and villages in all parts Of tho
country for his sister.
williams was 20 and his sister Is
years old when they parted years
ago. Now he is bent and gray, 90
years old. and she Is 50 and the
mother OF a large family.
After years Of fruitiess search vii.
liams heard that his missing sister
had married Frank Mnnasco and was
living in a mining camp in Alabama.
Visits 10 every small mining town in
the state failed TO reveal the where
nbouts of his sister.
In his wanderings Williams came
10 Dora and learned his sister had
lived here several months before. lie
took up the trail again and according
to word received here, the old mans
search has ended In Jenny Lynd.
Ark, where he found his sister.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-11-30

Some idea OF the artistry that IL
required by tho motion picture star
Of tho present day in the manner
OF mako upz. can DO gained by
looking AT tho above picture
Of Harry Van Meter. who appears
in ono Of tho principal roles In tho
attraction. Tho Hunehback OF
Nntra Dame" now playing at the
Hciiis thcater. This In Van Meter
as be appears In tho production In
Tho role OF NJ. Ncufohatei.
Due 10 tho strong lights and the
exact eye OF the camera, tho mo-
ton picture actors have TO devote
a great deal more time and pains
in the matter OF their make up
than those OF the speaking stage.
Unusual care however was taken
In the careful makcups In The
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-11-30
HELLO

Director. producer and stars all
deserve the highest praise that can
be given them for their work IN
transferring Victor Hugo's great
literary classic. Tho Hunchbaek OF
No,ro Dame" TO tho screen. The
picture lives up TO all the heraldS
that have been given tilt Is
masterpiece OF screen artistry and
is one that will long be remembered
by those who SEQ IL.
Carl Laemmle. president OF Uni
versai, spent n million and a half
dollars 10 produce tho picture and
the money was well spent. The
director. Wallace worsley. liz to be
complimented for holding the charm
end inspiration OF the original story
in the film and the stars he selected
10 portray tho main characters are
wonderfully fitted for their roles
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-11-30
BLUE MOUSE

Marion Davies is proving Mt the
Blue Mouse theater now. where her
new picture. Little Old New York. -
is showing that her entry into the
ranks OF the ablest screen stars of
tho day, thru her work in when
Knighthood Was in Flower" was no
"fluke." but the result OF an in.
born gift for acting Of a determine.
ton to give the public the best OF
herself and OF her ability TO work
hard In Little Old New York.
adapted from Rida Johnson Young's
successful play. Miss Davies acts the
role Of Patricia o'Day. masauerading
as her dead brother Pat. in order 10
inherit n fortune left by an uncle.
She brings to the part a wistfulness.
charm and naturalness which former
screen roles have given no inkllng
that she possessed.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-11-30
ToDAY's PROGRAMS


HEIIIG-ran CLANCY IN The
uunehbAck OF So,re Dame"
LTBEitTN@-AnuA q. Nilsson and
James Kirkwood in "Pon1oiA-"
BLUE Marion Davies In
little Old New York"
coLisEUM-Poia SsEh in The
Spanish Dancer"
COLUMBIA - Alice Calhoun. Percy
Marmont and Cullen Lands In
Tho Midnight Alarm"
sTftAND--Kannsth Harlan and Flor
ence Vidor IN The vIrginian."
CoLoNIAL 49, Gloria Swanson IN
~niuebeArd's Eighth Wife"
WINTER GARDEN Jones
IA ''snoWdrlft."
MARKET TIfEATER - ''wsrtbound
Limited"
STAGE
METROPoLrTAS-DAls winter In
Irene
oRPHEUM- -KrOnis heading vauds-
VILE bill
PANTACEs-Ths watson Sisters
heading vaudeville bill.
PALACE IfIP-Wiil King and Com
pany In "Behind tho Scenes"
OAk-Dick Hyland and Company in
'-rhe Island OF Love" and
pho,oplay. "conauerinE tho
Woman"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-11-30
WINTER GARDEN

"Snowdrlft," James Il. Hendryx's
well known Northern story. is being
presented on the screen at the Win,
ter Garden theater now in a picture
bearing the same name. The story
which deals with the gold fields OF
the Yukon. gives the popular West
ern star. Charles Jones, who Is the
star of the picture. a lively and in
tcresting role. Irene Rich Is ais,
well cast, playing opposite Jones.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-11-30
COLUMBIA

"a Lady Of Quality" the famous
classic BY Frances Hodgson Burnett,
in its cinema version. is coming to
the Columbia theater Saturday.
THE Midnight Alarm" Alice Cal.
houn's thrilling picture. was. having
is last showings at the Columbia Fri.
day. The rich romance OF the time
OF Good Queen Anne" is pictured
with strict fidelity to the story Of "A
Lady of Quality" Virginia valli is
starred. while Milton stills plays OPP.
posito her. and in their support are
Lionel Belmore, Earl Foxe. Bert
Roach and several others.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-11-30
STRAND

THE Virginian." the pictured YER
sion OF owen wister's immortal
Western story. was on the last day
OF it's engagement at the Strand the
alter Friday. Charles Chaplin's first
dramatic production. "a Woman Of
Paris" IS coming to the Strand as
the feature. starting Saturday.
Charles Chaplin does not appear in
this picture himself, but the story is
his own, written by himself, and he
also directed the picture. In its
screen Interpretation Edna Purvlanco
portrays the story's main character.
and in her support are several well
known and able stars.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-11-30

Gordon is Miss Swanson's leading
man. playing the part OF Blue
beard"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-11-30
COLISEUM

Pola Negri's big American picture
Tho Spanish Dancer" was having
lis final showings ut the Coliseum
theater on Friday. The new feature
for tho Coliseum Is n screen version
OF Robert W. Chambers famous
story. "Thc Common Law" In this
picture an old problem is said to be
presented in now way--the problem
being that which often occurs in the
lives OF wealthy young men
whether to choose love or fortune.
The cast includes Miss DUPONT,
Harry Myers. Corrine Griffith, Con.
way Tearle. Elliot Dexter Doris
May. Bryant Washburn. Phyllis
Havor. Hobart Bosworth and wally
Van.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-11-30

The part OF Quasimodo. The Hunch.
back. Is the most difficult role that
has ever been attempted for the
screen and Lon CLANCY. playing the
part, gaze characterization that
has probably never been equalled.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-11-30
COLONIAL.

"Bluebead's Eighth WIFE" Gloria
Swanson's well known picture. is
back now showing on tho Colonial
screen. Tho story told in this pic
turo is quite dramatic and the
views Of France, where the story
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-11-30
LIBERTY

Cynthia stockiey's famous story.
"Ponjola," a story Of life in the gold
fields Of South Africa, has been
wildly and truthfully transferred TO
the screen in the picture, 'PonJola, "
which is showing at the Liberty now.
In the role OF Desmond" the girl
Anna @. Nilsson has part which
critics declare Is the greatest role of
her stage and screen career The
story tells OF an English noblewoman
who is disguised as a man, fights the
curse Of "Ponjola." the soul-destroy.
ing drink OF the gold miners; fights
for the man sho loves and willingly
offers to sacrifice herself for the man
by standing trial for n murder
which tho man committed. IL Is
strong in drama and human interest
and the east supporting Miss Nilsson
is made up of capable stars.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-11-30

Certain forms Of protectio n
against fire losses existed even
among the Romans.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-11-30

is laid. are most colorful A strong
and appealing love interest is pres.
ent turnout the picture. Huntley
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-26
Suicide Claims He
Took Friends Name

Buenos Aires, Nov. 24-Discovery
that the local office of the United
States Shipping Board had been de-
frauded of large sum of money
through manipulation of the books
was followed by the suicide by
shooting of Jacob NJ. Arnof, general
accountant. According to police the
frauds amount to about 100000 pesos,
but Capt. Rotch, head of the local
office. said this figure was too large.
Arnof came to Buenos Aires three
years ago from a small town in Ar
kansas.
He declared in a confession that
his real name was Henry Wolfe; that
Arnof was drowned while canoeing
with him here on Nov. I, 1920. In
stead of reporting the death to the
and passport. He resembled his
dead companion except for scar on
the face, and completed the resem-
blance by making similar scar with
acid.
His plan was so successful that he
was able to draw money regularly
from Arnof's father without arous-
ing suspicion. He obtained a posi-
ton as the Shipping Board account
ant and robbed the office ''by hand
ling the books so that nobody was
able to make head or tail of them"
Shipping Board officials and the
police express the opinion that the
confession is untrue in respect to
the claim that the suicides real
name was Wolfe. They are still of
the opinion that his name was Arnof.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-26
Hamilton Girl May
Be Cured by Doctors

Camden, n. j., Nov. 24-Helen
Hamilton, the 13 year old girl whose
illnesS has excited widespread inter-
est, may live to he a healthy and
happy woman. This opinion was eX-
pressed today by DR.. George w. Nor
ris. heart specialist, of Philadelphia
and professor of clinical medicine of
at the University of Pennsylvania
The little girl. whose 1?th birthday
occurs Monday. is suffering from
heart dilation. DR.. Norris wnn was
invited by n Philadelphia newspaper
to examine her said that the strange
malady" is neither strange nor in
durable. He traced the chld's illness
to attacks of tonsilitis to which she
was subject when very youns.
DR.. Norris opinion agrees with that
OF the physician who has been at
tending Helen.
The wide publicity given her case
is reelected by the heavy mail Helen
receives daily. including gifts of
money. tokens. usefu. articles and
many words Of cheer from. Sympa-
thetic persons. Her room is always
filled with flowers.
Helen is the daughter Of Mrs.
Helen Hamilton. widow. who earns
her livelihood as q SeamStreSs. The
chilQS plight was given such public
ity as to draw many persons 10 the
rooming house where she lived, and
caused the proprietor to asi; the
child'S mother to move. \ SYmpa
thetic neichbCr took MIS-. Hamilton
and Helen into her home, where they
are now living.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-26
MADISON )

Captains for Fed Cross Drive Chosen
At ii meeting held Friday evening
captains for the local Red Cross
drive were appointed as follows: for
Madison Village Corporation. Mrs.
Winona Gibbs; Blackwell Hill sec
ton. Mrs. Annie Davis; East Madi-
son, Mrs. Dana Robbins; Arson side,
Mrs. Glavins Saturday was observed
as Red Cross tag day. Benefits are
to be given next week at both of
the moving picture theatres. Next
Tuesday evening a super is to be
given by the pupils of the Junior
high school and the proceeds will
go for the Red Cross.
Mrs. Nellie NJ. Towne left Madi-
son Saturday afternoon for st. Pc
tersburg, Fla, where she will pass
the winter.
Messrs. w. E. Clough, Wallace
Johnson and Perley Spaulding left
town Saturday forenoon on a hunt
ing trip to Pleasant Pond.
Through the courtesy of manager
st. Ledger of the Strand theatre, a
benefit is to be given Monday eve
ming for the Madison high school
athletic association.
Orman Young went to Indian Pond
Saturday for few days hunting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-26
CHINA

SOUTH-On account Of the serious
illness of their daughter Alice, mem
Der of the senior class at Bates. MI
and Mrs. Sanborn were called TO.
Lewiston. and the Erskine academy
closed Wednesday for time. The fair
and entertainment that was to be given
on Monday next is indefinitely post
poncd.
Mr. and Mrs. II. f. Whitehouse were
visitors at the home of Alton Winchen-
back on Thursday.
Mrs. Lizzie Frye, who has been Ill
for long time, was reported as very
low on Thursday.
Harry McCaslan of Winslow was
caller at the home of Fred Plaisted on
Thursday.
The all-day session of China Grange
held on Wednesday the 2lst was
success. The decorations were espe-
cially fine, the dinner first class ana
the program of the afternoon proved
a worthy ending for very enjoyaoie
day. There were visitors from Reau'
field. Cushnoc. Silver Lake and vas
salboro Oranges and the number pres
ent was around as.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-26
French Play Presented By
n. H. Fay School Enjoyed

The French play presented Friday
afternoon after school at the Town
hall by students of the \. II. Fay High
school was enjoyed by a large audi
ence which demonstrated its apprecia-
ton by hearty applause. The play
was one feature Of attraction to the
Eall. The other was the fair of the
Congregational Ladies' Aid. under the
auspices of which the play was given.
The title was La Surprise d'Isidore.
The scene was laid in the doctors Of
flee of a private .lunatic asylum. An
old school friend, Isidore came to
visit the doctor and is taken for a
patient by the members of the doctors
household. He in turn takes the doc
tors wife and mother-lin-law for lu-
natics whom he must placate. The
matter is cleared up on the return of
the doctor and all ends happily. The
cast was as follows: lie Docteur Pr
card. Philip Hazelton; 1sidore. Clarence
Boyd; Jeanne. Miss Clair Hamm; Mad
anne Duval. Ruth Irwin; Madame Pr
card. Agatha Dyer.
The hall was most attractive with
its handsomely decorated booth. Di-
rectly in the center was a gorgeous
circular booth in the colors found on
tropical birds. and several cardboard
parrots swung from overhead. Home
made candies and nuts were sold here,
Miss Lizzie Small presiding with sew
eral assistants.
On the right near the door was a
handsome bright red table where hot
dogs, ice cream, cake, doughnuts and
coffee were served. Mrs. Annie Hasty
being in charge here. with several eff
Gent helpers. all of whom were kept
fairly busy.
Next in line was a dainty pink and
white booth where baby garments and
toys were displayed. A group of young
mothers were in charge here, headed
by Mrs. Marjorie Otto.
The aprons were displayed with Jap
anese settings, very attractive. and the
assortment was fine. Mrs. George Sla-
ter presided here. with several helpers.
The fancy work table wore a wild
rose design on crepe paper back
ground of white, with dainty hoops
overhead wound in white with pink
roses at intervals. A handsome array
of fancy and useful articles was Of
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-26

stop. Stop" cried the Wicked
Water Witch,
AS she rode on her broomstock
and waved her switch.
I'll change you into some kind OF a
toy,
Unless. you give back my little
boy
"Plcase don't give me back to the
Witch" said the frightened child.
Il never WILL" answered Little
Jack Rabbit, taking out of his
pocket the Magic Ruby which the
Fairy Queen had given him.
The little donkey, Silver Heels, had
come to a standstill. for what was
the use of trying to get away from
witch on broomstick. Everybody
knows that a broomstick in Fairy
land is faster than an air3hip.
Give me back my little boy" re-
peated the Witch stretching ont i:cr
bony hand, but before she could lay
hold of him, Little Jack Rabbit
turned the glow of the Magic Ruby
full upon her.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-11-26
Eastport Phone
Girl Sticks to
Post in Bad Fire

PASSPORT, Me-, Nov. 24-Fire was
discovered early today by Miss Lucy
Stevenson, telephone operator, in
the large building on the east side of
Water street, occupied on the ground
floor by the store of +. s. Martin &
Sons and the State Hardware, and on
the second floor by the Passport EN-
change of the n. E. +. and T. Com
pany.
Miss Stevenson was awakened
from sleep by smoke and summoned
the firemen and the police, remain
ing at her post until nearly overcome
by the fumes.
The flames started in a partition
and broke through into the whole
sale grocery department of the Mar
tin Company, destroying the office
and causing damage or some 500
600. The loss at the State Hardware
from water and smoke is set at $4,000
A defective chimney is supposed
to have caused the blaze.