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La gaceta., 1936-12-12
to Sc debe al servicio que ofre-
&c a su' clientes, con mercan-
cfas de primera clase.
TEATRo ROYAL

Function en- ell Centre ObrerO
Manana por la noIhe actuara
en- ell teatro del Centre Obrero
ell cradro de vaudeville que
dirije Ell Sr. F. Ashert. Ademas
Sc representation las cbras "El
Sueno Dorado" y ia Loca de
la Casa.
Sc sortearan cinco pesos en-
effective. Los mayores pagaran
Is cts. y los memories 10.
La gaceta., 1936-12-12
Una candidate

Representara al Club Opt
mist en- ell Latin American Car
nival que todos los amos organi-
"a la Camara de Concrete de
West Tampa, la bella Srta. He
len Duran, que llevara Ell nom.
bre de Miss Optimist Club, Of
Ybor City.
Para ella las rosas de nuestrs
simpatia.
La gaceta., 1936-12-12
Ell banquete de la Verbena del
Tabaco en- Ell restaurant Columbia
FuerOn -ObsequiadOs los periodistas del Estado

En- ell patio Don Quijote,"
del restaurant Columbia, ell
mas attractive salon comedor de
esta ciudad, ofre:i6 ancche ell
comite ejecutvio de La VERDE
ma del Tabaco, con ell concurso
de los Sres. Casimiro Herman :
DEE y Manuel Garcia, un banque
tie en- honor de los periodistas
del estado, e~xpresamente invi :
tados para la OCCASION.
Cerca de las ocho de la noche
Sc empez6 a servir la comida
por los habiles camareros del
columbia. Exquisite ell menu,
complemento digno de La belle
"a de la sala y su decorado.
La orquesta "Los Rohemios"
tuvo a su cargo ell programa mu
steal, con la artistica coopera :
cion del trio La Calle-De La
Osa. FL nino La Gale, tan gra-
,ioso como buen cantante, tom6
muy aplaudido.
L
Las hermanas Pividal, tan a.
precRdas, bailaron la rumba a
gusto de los espectadores.
Velia Martinez, la artista que
sabe conmover al pGblico, can
to con su acostumbrada gracia.
Chela Martinez, la tiple, luci5
su potente voz. Laurita del Rio
y Johnny Martinez bailaron ell
jaralbe mejicano, siendo congra
tulados.
Sc dijo que no habrfa discur-
SOS, pero no dejaron de hablar
IN ell curse de la nodhe, presen-
ando a los invitados Y hacien-
10 concentrates, los Sres. Ra-
fael Martinez Ybor y Russell
Kay, maestros de ceremonies,
Jose Glamour do la bienve-
nida a los visitantes, 10 que hi
20 tambien Ell juez Cohen, en- re
presentation del ahalde r. E.
L. Chancey, que no pudo asistir
por haber tenido que ir a una
reunion de las undergraduates
de la Florida, reunion que Sc
verified en- Daytona Beach.
Como especial cortesia a los
periOdistas visitantes, ell Sr. Ra
mon Fernandez Rey, p~residente
del Centre Espahol, les invite
para que asistieran al bale que
sc celebrara hoy en- ell patio
Espahol" del Centre, con la ia
mosa orquesta de Carlos Moli-
ma. .
ExcusarOn su asistencia ell
Hon. D. B. Mckay, exalcalde de
Tampa, Y ell coronel Peter o.
Knight.
Asistieron al ~banquete las ST.
guientes personals:
Mr.. and Mrs. Kay, H. S. Baz-
zell, Arthur L. Anvil. Of Dade
La gaceta., 1936-12-12
A LAS TROPAS CHINAS Sc
RINDIERON MAS DE 5000
I-RREGULARES MONGOLES

Peiping, Die. PA las tro-
pas chinas de la provincial de
Kewihua Sc rindieron hoy mas
de 200 oficiales Y 5000 soldados
irregulares mongoles que com :
haitian a favor de la intromisi6r
iaponesa.
Esos soldados formaban Ia
vanguardia de los invasores Y
los mandaba Wang Ying, I'm a.
migo de los japoneses.
La rendici6n significa que i'm
~portaRtes secciones del norte de
China han vuelto a las manos
de las tropas nacionalistas y ell
gobierno de Marking.
La gaceta., 1936-12-12
Comida s~uspendidG

FL "Up-to-date Social Club
suSpende la comida que tenia
anunciada para manana, en- la
finca Nistal.
Suspenden la comida para
tar con mas fondos e ir todos
Tor miembros del club a la Flies
ia de la Cronica consistente en-
un cabaret ell sabado 10 de es-
tie mes en- ell Circulo Cubano y
al efecto han separado 6 me-
saS. wEa
Los cronistas apreciamos sim
ceramente este rasgo simpatico
de los miembros del Up-toldate
Social Club.
La gaceta., 1936-12-12
Matinee

Con la orquesta de Carlos Mo
lima habra una matinee bailable
mahana domingo, en- ell Centre
Esranol.
Para este bale sc ha fijado
ell precio de un peso los caballe-
ros y so centavos las damas.
La gaceta., 1936-12-12

a WfN tuS ltuotuo
Cerca va la techa de las ira
dicionales fiestas de Pascuas,
bueno es recordar algunos es-
tablecimientos que con sus mer-
cancias pueden satiAfacer las
nececidades del pdblico.
La sasa. de Ramon Sierra, pa
ra arnculOs de caballeros euen-
ia con un existencia toda le a.
creditadas marcas, a &ecios
m6dicoS, teniendo en- cuenta Ia
calidad. Su bien eanado credi-
La gaceta., 1936-12-12
La cOmidG del
CirculO CubGnO

la CODltuU USA
CfreuIO CWbanO
Manana a la una de la tarde
tendra efecto la comida en- ell
nuevO Y bonito salon Don Qui-
jote del restaurant Columbia.
Tiene objeto ell unir a los so
clos del Crculo Cubano des-
pues de la election celebrada 81
pasado dia 20, en- la que result
to electo ~presidente ell Sr. Fran
cisco. Garcia.
La gaceta., 1936-12-12
LIE HA SIDO SENALADA A
IUENTE UNA A N DE
$1,000

Fianza cs 81 900 lie ia sido
senalada por la oficina de inmi-
graci6n de los Estados Unidcs,
a Lorenzo Puentes, ell cJrero
torcedor de!enido bajo la acu :
saci6n de hahor entrado Illegal
mente en- este pals.
A Puentcs. que ha sido MEM
bro del Comite Nivelador y per-
tenece a la Union 500, 10 repre-
senta el abogado Bryan.
81 comisionado local de inmi-
graci6n, Mr.. Hopkins, dice 2ue
la orden de arresto Sc lie mand6
desde Washington.
Todavfa no ha sido sehalada
la fecha del jricio p%reliminar.
La intervention de Puen.cs
en- ell case de Browder, segln
Mr.. Hopkins, NADIA tiene que
yer con los cargos que Sc lie ha-
cen.
A LAS TROPAS CHINAS Sc
RINDIERON MAS DE 5000
La gaceta., 1936-12-12
Labor noble

Los nihos de Espaha necesi-
than de la cooperation de todos
los que deseen aliviar sus niece
eidades. La Secci6n de Damas
del Centre Asturiano, hacienda
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-01
MRS. HUEY LONG
 MAY SEEK POWER
Going to Washington to Succeed Husband She
 Holds All His Records

New Orleans, Feb. l. (UP)- Friends of Mrs. HIey P. Long, ap- pointed to serve the unexpired sen- atN term Of her slain husband, be- lieved today that she will attempt Co revive li9 share-Uur- muve- lilesit and fellow his independent policies.
 Receiving flowers and messages of c0iigratttlatiCn by hundreds today in the GAG, 600 home her husband left her. Mrs. Long refused to discuss her policies. She will 60 to Washington, within . few days to become the cUtintry's third woman senator.
 Reviews Cf her recent past uncov- cred little to help those interested iS1 her future conduct, for she had remained in the background of L0ng'e career for several years. But observers recalled with new inter- pretatione that she had obtained clear title to copyrights, patents and the mailing list of his share-our- wealth clubs.
 When Long was making his first mete0riC assaults on Louisiana po- Mtical redcubts Mrs. Long, pre- ferrii1g domesticity, proved herself a capable political worker. Long re- peatedly attributed his first election successes to her.
 In Washington, with the assets of the share-our-wealth organization and with the congressional mail franking privilege ct her command, she may decide to seek power on her own account, friends believed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-01
THREE JUDGES TO
 DEDICE ON BEY

Rockville, Conn, Feb. 1-(UP)-- Three superior court judges today deliberated the degree of guilt of John Bey, Massachusetts ex-convict for whom the state has demanded the electric chair as the killer of an Ellington constable.
 The verdict will be given from tho court bench Tuesday by Judges Arthur F. Ellis, Frank P. McEvoy and John Rufus Booth.
 The officer John B. De Carli, father of five children was wound- ed fatally last Aug. 3l while trying to apprehend a thief in the milk shed of Walter Gerber at Filing ton.
 Bey's counsel sought to prove that the accused shot in self-defense: that the officer had not identified himself as Q constable when he con- fronted Bey in the dairyroon and that Bey had a "psychotic person. ality," which made him irrespon- sible for his actions.
 Prosecution psychiatrists testi- fled Bey was sane, but egotistical, irnpulsive and with the mentality of @ 13-year-old.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-01
NURSE IS FREED
 IN MERCY DEATH

Providence, R. T., Feb. 1--(UP)- Miss Marie Simone Sevlgny, 26- year-old unregistered nurse, was free today, nearly seven weeks after her arrest in connection with the mysterious poison death of @ pa- tient.
 A grand jury yesterday absolved the buxorn, brown-eyed nurse of all blame in connection with the death Dec. Il of Mrs. J. Valmore Norman din, wife of a Rhode Island politi- clan.
 The jurors held that Mrs. Nor- i1aandin died of self-administered poison. Police had claimed a con- fession which quoted Miss Sevigny as saying she had poisoned Mrs. Normandin ito put her out of her suffering.
 Sharply criticizing the Woonsoc- ket police, the jury reported:
 Apparently proceeding on pre- mise that there was no question about Miss Sevigny's guilt, they did not bother to find out whether there was any testimony other than that used to build up their own case. We believe that the methods used to gain her confession should not be part of the procedure of a civilized police department -"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-01
Biggest Saturday Market Trading Since Two Years Ags
Prices Mounted Very Early To NeW Higgss
Profit Taking Started, Making Things Irregular;
 Heaviest Trading Was Shown in Oils, SteeIs

with prices mixed in marrow range.
 At the highs gains ranged to more than 2 points. New tops were made by American 9fneiting at GA 7-8 up 5-0; BuIlard 29 s-4, tIn l 1-8; Collins 6t AiIkman 5l 1-6, tp 1 1-4; Consolidated Gas 3e s-e, up l-4; DuPoht lle Ia, up 2 I-3; GenA, eral Motors 60, up 7I0; Goodrich 10 3-8, up 5-0; Johns Manvilie 114. up 4; Libby Owdens-Ford si, up 1-2; New York Central a T-s, Up S-8; Southern Pacific 90 1-2, tip ss6; Standard of New Jersey co IA, llp 6-8; Q. s. Steel 6i IA, up 7-0: and Westinghouse Electric liS 1-a, up 1 3.4.
 All slipped back from the highs.
 Some special issues were de- pressed 2 points or more, including A. Q. Smith. Douglas Aircraft de- ciined 3 points. Fractional declines were noted in . long list of Issues.
 Radio corporation stocks sagRed when the recapitalization plan was announced. The common stock lost 3-4 point and the preferred B more than 2 points. Directors of the cor. poration today announced plan to redeem the preferred A stock and exchange the preferred B for new $S.50 convertible preferred stock. Stockholders vote on the plan on April 2.
 Copper shares met good demand. International Nickel made new high at 50 up l-2 points. Kennecott and Anaconda were LID small amounts. Most of the silvers eased in light turnover. Gold shares were mixed.
 Chrysler closed at 93 Ia osf 7-8 from the previous close and of 2 points from the high; U. g. Steel 50 3-8 unchanged from the previous close and oil 7-e from the high, and Westinghouse Electric Ii4 still up Ia net but oil l-4 from the days top. General Motors ended the day at 59 5-8 up l-2 point, Du Font l47 up 3-4, and American Telephone 161 l-2 of 1.4.
 Bonds were irregular with u. s. governments lower and corporation issues firm. Wheat was steady to firm and corn firm. Cotton futures were very steady. Gold cuYres1cies moved irregularly in dollar terms after their rise yesterday to around the gold export points.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-01
HOLY PONTIFF
 IS INDISPOSED

Vatican City, Feb. l--(UP)-Pope Plus has been suffering from what is described as Q slight cold since Thursday morning and has can- celled public audiences, 1t was learned today. It was emphasized, however, that the illness Is not se- rious and that the Pope is not con- fined to bed, despite persistent ru- mors to the contrary. The Pope has received few callers in his private apartments, 1t is understood. But he was persuaded to let Cardi-
 lal Pacelli, his secretary of state. act for him yesterday at the un- yelling of a monument to St. Gio- vanni Bosco, founder of the Sale. sian order, ct St. Peters.
 The Pope was dissuaded from at- tending so that he would not ex- pose himself to draughts. He was expected to remain in his apart- ments today but 1t was hoped he would attend the candle mass cere- mony in the sistine chapel tolnor- row. Pope Plus Is 7S. A former mountain climbing enthusiast his health has been vigorous despite his age. He was elected Pope February 3, 1922. Despite his indisposition the Pope was able today to receive 60 members of the Salesian Order, headed by Father Francesca Tom nlassetti, their procurator general.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-01
WOOL MARKET.

Boston, Feb. 1 -(UP) -Sizable quantities of a few grades and small lots in most grades of domes- tic wools were sold in Boston dur Ing the past week at rising prices, according to today's report of the U. 8. Agricultude department.
 Secured basis prices of 64s and finer domestic wools of good length combing staple reached or slightly exceeded 90 cents, Mines realizing this level of prices included fine Ohio Deiaine, choice French comb ing and longer staple 64s and finer graded territory wools and choice twelve months Texas wools. Ad- vances in grease basis prices were healized on strictly conbing Ohio and similar fieeces on sales at 34- 35 Ia cents for fine, or 64s and finer. Ohio Delaine, and at 4i.43 cents for 56s, S-8 blood and 4Ss, sos i.4 blood.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-01
GOV. CURLEY'S
 HOME GUARDED

Boston, February 1 = (UP) - Governor James M. Curleys Jamai- caway home, famed locally for the cut-out shanarocks in It's window shutters, was guarded by police to- day as result of threatening letters received by the executive.
 Aside from servants, the houses only occupants were the governors l2-year-old son, Francis, and Dr.. Martin English, the family physi- clan, Curley and his daughter, Mrs. Mary Curley Donnelly, being en. route to Florida for a three-week vacation.
 The letter, attributed to Q "crank" arrived last week, but the guards were not assigned until yesterday when the governor started south. It was understood that the letter, In effect, stated:
 "Your son, Francis, will be kid- mapped within week."
 At Washington last night the gov- ernor said:
 T was not particularly disturbed because on two other occasions I received similar threats and nothing ever came of them. Ifeel no uneasi- ness in leaving Francis.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-01

(Continued from Page lO tinue to serve the best interests of the American people.
 We urge united action on the part of all our officers and mem. bers, and the labor movement in general, to join together in this great battle for political freedom, social security and economic justice.
 Roosevelt Recovery
 Yet us 90 forward for Roosevelt and recovery, for political freedom, social security and economic jus- tice.'
 The union, believed to represent about Q million end e half votes, thus arrayed itself in 6 militant fashion to fight for the New Deal
 It authorized the formation of Roosevelt clubs in mining centers. It granted permission to its execu- tive board to contribute to this cause from the miners $2000,O00 war chest and arranged for the solicitation of voluntary donations.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-01

New York, Feb. 1-(UP)-Trad- ing on the stock exchange today was the largest for any Saturday since the 2-lS7,31O shares of Feb. 10, 1884.
 Dealings in the first hour of ESQ., 900 shares were ct a rate of 4,eOO, ' 900 shares for a full session. Prices mounted early in the day to new highs since 1881. Proflt-taking then turned the list irregular, but trans actions continued heavy.
 Heaviest trading was in oils and steels which held gains best. Chrys- Ter hit 8 new high since 1929 at 96 1-8 up l 1-8. Utilities softened and rails slipped back from highs
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-01
By ELMER c. wALzER

United Press Financial Eott0r) New York, Feb. 1--(UP)--Stocks and bonds advanced during the past week, commodities were mixed. the dollar dropped, and business leveled off seasUnally.
 Tn stocks, a burst of buying in industrial issues closed January ct the best levels since 1881. Bond averages reached record highs with the exception of the second grade rail average and that touched a new top since 1894.
 Imitation talk adversely i1lfluenc- ed the dollar.
 Utility shares were in demand most of the week on outlook for higher earnings and expectation of . supreme court ruling Monday in. validating the Tennessee Valley authority act. New highs for a year or more were made by Con- Solidated Gas, Columbia Gas and Electric Power 0 Light and Coim- xnonwealth & Southern.
 <. Atchison, New York Central, Union Pacific and Southern Pacific were among the many carrier share to go into new high ground with gains up to 3 points.
 Chrysler was bouyant in the Erie day session and 1t reached new top since 1929. General Motors got up to its best price since l030 and other motor shares were carried higher. Passage of the bonus over the presidents veto set of buying in the motor shares and 1t was carried further by reports that Chrysler's 1885 earnings would reach $8 @ share. Motor equip- Yaents were carried up.
 westinghouse Electric made a new top since 1881 and other industrial
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-01
CAVENDISH
 ON VISIT HERE

Hollywood, Feb. l-(U.P)--Lady Cavendish, the former Adele As. taire, arrives here to-day to visit her brother Fred Astaire and meet her new nephew, Fred, Jr.
 As Adele Astaire she was her bro. ther's dancing partner for years on the stage. Several film companies, recalling her ability, were prepared to offer her . fat contract to ap. pear in motion pictures.
 Brother Fred, now one of the screens biggest box office attrac. tions, said his sister had informed him she would turn down ell film offers, preferring domesticity % the wife Of Lord Charles Cavendish.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-01
Waterbury
 Produce Market Furnished by Connecticut Department of Agriculture.
 B. P. Storrs. local agent.)

Unless otherwise stated quota- tions are based on sales of good merchantable products to retailers by growers or others).
 FRUITS-Apples, fancy Mcintosh, Delicious, Cortland, etc., 1.5O-1.75 bu., Baldwlns 1.35-l.5O bu, No. Mcintosh, etc. 1.26-l.75 bu., Bald wins l.SS-1.50 bu.
 wins, etc. l.00-l.25 bu; No. q, various varieties, .6O-.00 bu., southern 1.lO- l.25 bu., western boxed 2.25.2.75 'bu.
 VEGETABLES = Beans, green, 3.0O-3.50 bu. lima 4.75-5.00 bu; broc- coli 2.75-2.9O crate; cabbage. old. .S0-1.00 50 lbs, new 1.EO-l.6O 1-2 crate; carrots, washed 1.00-l.40 bu; cauliflower 1.e5.l.9O crate; celery, hearts 1.10-1.35 dox, singles 1.00-1.l0 dog; kale .65-.75 bu.;; lettuce, west. ern icebergs 3.0o.3.S0 crate; onions l.40-l.6S bu.; parsnips, washed l.00- l.40 bu; peppers S.5O-l.25 crate; poe tatoes 1.05-l.15 bu; spinach 1.l0-1.l5 bu; tomatoes, repacked 1.00-1.lO 10 lbs; turnips, native .E0..55 bu; Ca- madam .8O-.9O bu.
 POULTRY PRODUCTS - Conn. eggs per dos; Ncwlaid Fancy .sS; Special ss3-.36; Extra .Sl-.32; Cath cred .29-.Sl; NcwIaid medium .S2; Special medium .S0..32; Extra me. alum .2s..30; western firsts .27-.30; live fowl, heavy .2A..S7 h., Leghorn c-.26 h., broilers, heavy .20-.2S lb.. Leghorn .1S-.2l lb.. chickens, heavy .2e-.27 h., dressed, fowl .26-.2S h., broilers .s0-.Ss Ib., roastsrs .SO-.SS ID
 LIVESTOCK and MEAT-Butcher stock, cows .0s-.06 lb., calves .lO..l2 lb.; meats, beef .10-.le l-2 ID, veal .17-.2o h., lamb .ls-.2l ID, pork Ioins .10-.2l ID.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-01
BODENWEIN BOOM
 FOR GOVERNOR
tcontinued from Page lJ

conference was called principally to itadorse Deputy Police Court Judge John J. McGarry as state senator from the 18th district. Mo. Gagry has twice served in tho house.
 Has Been Very Active
 Always active in republican poli- tica, Bodenwein has served as dele- gate to the various state conventions for years. In the last campaign, when former Lieut. Governor Roy 0. Wilcox, Meriden, and State Attorney Hugh M. Alcorn, Hartford, battled for the gubernatorial. nomination, Bo6enwein's name was hinted, either for governor or lieutenant- governor, with control of the New London county delegation.
 a few hours before the convention Bodenwein swung his support to AL corn.
 Yesterdays decision of the town committee complicates the state ticket outlook.
 Brown May Be In
 6GSpUTUS WeT0 CuITctlb dt bLl0 Cup~ ital that State Attorney Arthur M. Brown, who refused to run in the last election, might be persuaded to head the party this year.
 Also, 1t has been understod, sen- ator Cornelius 0. Costello. Groton, father of the old age pension bill, might be proposed for comptroller. Leaders pointed out that the ticket could not include three men from any one county.
 What Bodenwein Said
 With the reports of yesterdays meeting, came word that several days ago Bodenwein, at private dinner at his Pequot avenue man. sion, announced he would like to run for Neutenant-governor. New London county leaders believe for- mer Congressman John e. Tilson, New Haven, an outstanding candi- date as standard bearer and the in dorsement of Bodenwein Is a "wedge" to give him second place.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-01
Stocks, Bonds Made AdDance During Week
Commodities Mixed, Dollar Fell DOwn-Burst of Buy.
 ing in Industrial Issues Closed January

shares were strong. Steels moved higher when U. s. Steel and Beth- lehem reported sharp gains in eafn- ings. U. s. Steele approached its high for more than Q year.
 Farm equipment gains ranged td 2 points on the week. Building ig- sues made new highs, except Anier- icatl Radiator which met selling.
 Silver shares did little mere than hold their own. Gold Mining steCks were given Q whirl early in the week when 1t appeared iiinatiun legislation might be forced through to pay fo rthe soldier bonus.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-02-01
NEW BRITAIN HAD
 DAMAGING BLAZE
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(Continued from Page 1.) years. The building, of brick struc- tllre, was destroyed and only the walls remained.
 Started In Clothing Store
 It was believed to have started In a ground floor clothing store. A passerby saw the flames and turned in @ ralarn1, which was followed by a general alarm when firemen found the interior of the place an inferno. Passenger trains on tho New Haven system were held up by hose lines laid across the tracks, which adjoined the north side of the building. Considerable damage was done in the Leonard building, to the south side, from water and smoke. A thick fire wall prevented spread in that direction. Low pres- sure caused water to freeze soon after 1t was played on the building and firemen were compelled to break in windows in order to play their streams in the interior.
 Fears Were Quieted
 Collapse of the roof after the fire had ragged for more than live hours, quieted fears of more serious darn- age.
 The flrelmen injured were Hose. man Edward Stauf3, who suffered frozen hand, and Lieutenant Ed- ward Conlin, who was struck by falling floor. The twelve rescued were playing cards in the St. Jean Club. Unable to leave by the stair way, which was eaten away by the flames, they were taken through windows by firemen.
 Valuable Violin Saved.
 Michael Valentine, musician with 8 studio on the second floor, pleaded with firemen to have an old and valuable violin on the sec- ond floor. It was saved. Members of the Salvation Army and Red Cross went among firemen serving coffee and sandwiches as the tenn perature hovered near zero and water spray froze on their clothing and helments. A telephone call was made to Hartford to hold two fire companies in readiness for an emer. gency but 1t was later cancelled.
 Relays On Railroad.
 With collapse of the roof, 1t was found possible to work relays on the railroad. Passengers were trans- ferred to trains halted In either side of the hose lines and sched- ules were maintained, although ser- iously delayed.
 Business was virtually suspended all along the main street as rner. chants closed their shops to wit- ness the fire fighting. Thousands of persons collected in the street but were kept at Q safe distance from the falling walls by fire lines.
 Cause of the fire waS not deter. mined. The building was erected many years ago and had been sev. eral times remodeled.