Cortland Evening Standard, Wednesday, August 22, 1900.
HOW PEKIN WAS TAKEN.
Allies Fought Brilliant and Remarkable Battle.
LEGATIONERS FOUND EMACIATED.
Had Only Three Days' Provisions Left. During the Siege 4,000 Shells Fell In the Legation—Cabinet Trying to Solve Chinese Puzzle.
PEKIN, Aug. 14, via Che Foo, Aug. 22.—The American and Russian flags were planted on the east wall of Pekin at 11 o'clock this morning.
The Indian troops entered the British legation at 1 and the American [legation] at 3 o'clock. There was a joyful reception from the wall.
The emaciated tenants could have lasted but a little longer. They had only three days' rations.
The Chinese had been attacking furiously for two days.
Four thousand shells fell in the legation during the siege. Sixty-five were killed and 160 wounded.
The Japanese began the battle before daylight, and they are still fighting about the north wall, where a part of the Chinese are defending the imperial city.
The Japanese casualties have not yet been ascertained. The Russians had five killed and 12 wounded. The Americans and British had a few wounded.
The plan was to make a general attack tomorrow, and the troops were arriving at camp, five miles east, all night. They were completely exhausted and slept In the cornfields in the rain.
The generals, however, alarmed at the sounds of a heavy attack on the legations, pushed forward independently, the British, Americans and French on the left of the river, and the Russians and Japanese on the right.
Beginning at 2 o'clock this morning, the Japanese diverted the brunt of the resistance to the Northern city, their artillery engaging the Chinese heavily there. The Americans and British met with but little resistance until they entered the city, where there was street fighting. Reilly's battery attempted to breach the inner wall. The troops finally entered the foreign settlement through the canal.
Company E, Fourteenth infantry, planted its flag on the outer wall, Musician Titus scaling the wall with a rope, by means of which the others climbed to the top.
The Chinese had continually violated the armistice.
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| Li Hung Chang. |
LI'S APPEAL REJECTED.
Washington Officials Set About Solving the Chinese Puzzle—Is There a Chinese Government?
WASHINGTON, Aug. 22.—The cabinet session yesterday practically opened the consideration of the momentous questions growing out of the capture of Pekin and the war in China. Until now the absorbing question has been the safety of Minister Conger and the legationers at Pekin. That has now given place to problems of a more intricate and far-reaching character, touching the very existence of the Chinese empire and the part which the American government is to take in the reconstruction of that country.
The meeting yesterday was devoted entirely to the Chinese situation. Secretaries Hay and Root, who have been most active in directing affairs, were absent from the city, so that the attendance comparatively was small, the president having with him Secretaries Gage, Hitchcock and Wilson and Postmaster General Smith. Several questions were awaiting attention. First of these was the application of Li Hung Chang for the appointment of Minister Conger or some other commissioner to negotiate for the cessation of hostilities. The decision arrived at was to reject the appeal, and a reply of this character will be sent to Minister Wu to be forwarded to Li Hung Chang.
The moving cause for this action is that this government is at present very much in the dark as to whether there is any existing government in China. With the capital in the hands of the allies, the emperor and empress dowager, fugitives in hiding, and the entire governmental fabric paralyzed, there is no evidence of an authority adequate to conduct negotiations and secure results which will be final and binding.
Enormous, Headless Affair.
It was stated by members of the cabinet that the Chinese establishment, instead of being a government, appears to be an enormous, headless affair, without knowledge of what is for its best good, and without power to enforce its wishes. With the recognized ruler in flight, no one seems to know which, if anybody, is directing its affairs. As China is an absolute monarchy, without any legislative branch, the emperor and empress dowager are all powerful, and practically they are the empire of China.
Under the present remarkable conditions the United States will act with extreme caution in whatever steps it may take toward a solution of the pending problems. In the meantime there is reason to believe that the United States has assurances that all the other powers interested will keep their armed forces on the ground, so that order may be maintained and at least a semblance of stable government brought out of the existing chaos.
The reply of this government to the appeal of the viceroys of Nanking and Hunan that no indignities be offered the emperor and empress dowager is a moral acknowledgement of the receipt of the communication with a satisfactory assurance that no indignities would be offered the persons of their majesties. This reply is couched in the polite language of diplomacy, but it is understood that it does not in any way commit the government to refrain from imposing on the emperor and empress dowager any penalty that subsequently might be decided upon in case it is proved that they were directly responsible for the recent atrocities. This question of fixing responsibility where it belongs and imposing any punishment that may be deemed fitting has not received formal consideration as yet.
No Barrier to Punishment.
The answer with which the two viceroy's appeal is met accordingly is a diplomatic assurance that the rights of the emperor and empress dowager will be protected, but does not impose any barrier to a proper punishment, such as may be sanctioned by civilized usage, for any offense which hereafter may be held to call for an accounting. This is the interpretation given the reply by a cabinet official last night. The question of responsibility will have to be worked out slowly.
The cabinet had before it a message from Minister Conger received Monday night. It had been hoped that Minister Conger's advices, as well as those from General Chaffee, would be ample by this time, in order to afford the Washington officials full opportunity to deal with the perplexing questions raised by the Chinese disturbances.
General Chaffee has not been heard from and the Conger message was not as complete as the authorities here had desired. It was stated that messages may be sent from here to our representatives in China specifically calling for more detailed information.
Aside from the consideration given to particular questions raised by the Conger dispatch, the appeal of Li Hung Chang and that of the Southern viceroys, the cabinet also had time to look over the broad field of Chinese affairs. There was no effort, however, at this early stage to outline a general policy. That will come later and will be, to a considerable extent, the outgrowth of the government's action upon the various issues as they may be presented.
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| George E. Green. |
PAGE TWO—EDITORIAL.
George E. Green for Senator.
The unanimous nomination by the Republicans yesterday of Hon. George E. Green of Binghamton for senator from the Thirty-eighth senatorial district of the state of New York cannot fail to be satisfactory to every adherent of that party in the district, Cortland county had a candidate in the person of Nathan L. Miller, whom she hoped to nominate, and delegates instructed for his support were unanimously elected at the county convention held here some weeks ago. But when it became certain that Mr. Green would consent to be a candidate Mr. Miller generously stepped aside for the time being and asked his delegates to do all in their power for Broome county's candidate.
While some might have regrets that the nomination did not come to Cortland and to its candidate, they can have nothing but words of approbation and the kindest and most loyal of feelings for the nominee. He is a Republican of Republicans, true and tried, earnest and wholehearted in his desires and efforts for the welfare and success of his party. No one can read his words of acceptance published in another column without being impressed with his manliness and sincerity. "I abhor a traitor, despise a coward and hate a trimmer," said he. "I shall not forget that I am a servant, and not the master of the intelligent people residing in the good counties of Tioga, Cortland and Broome." "I shall not allow partisan bias, or even loyalty to friends to interfere with my plain duty, or to work injury to the constituency of the Thirty-eighth district." "I have become convinced that it will be wise concerning legislation to practice the old maxim 'not how much, but how well.' Too much legislation leads to confusion and bad results." "He serves his party best who best serves the interests of all the people, judged always by the safe rule of the greatest good to the greatest number."
A fine platform for a candidate to stand upon. And every one who knows George E. Green knows that he means every word of it and will stand by his convictions. Cortland county will do its best to roll up a rousing majority for him, and no doubt the other counties in the district will do the same.
JUDGE EGGLESTON ELECTED.
President of New York State Firemen's Association—Buffalo Next Year.
SYRACUSE, Aug. 22.—The second day's session of the New York State Volunteer Firemen's association opened at 9 o'clock this morning with about six hundred delegates in attendance. Judge Joseph E. Eggleston of Cortland was unanimously elected president of the convention. After a sharp contest between Buffalo and Cohoes the former was chosen as the place of holding the next convention.
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| Fairgrounds and racetrack. |
THE COUNTY FAIR.
A PERFECT DAY FOR A FINE EXHIBITION.
An Immense Crowd—Fine Exhibits—Special Attractions, Races and Exhibitions—The Midway—What is to be Seen in Agricultural Hall.
A more perfect day for the Cortland county fair could scarcely have been desired, and an immense crowd has been in attendance. Early in the forenoon people and teams began to arrive upon the grounds and by noon the entire grounds were thronged with people. Many brought their dinners, and picnic parties were everywhere to be seen at the dinner hour. The W. C. T. U. in their tent were kept busy serving dinners, and lunch stands did a thriving business.
Among all the multitude of attractions at the county fair this week the fine exhibits in agricultural hall are the ones which attract all visitors. To one who has watched the crowds which have all day thronged the building it would seem that every one who enters the grounds makes it a point to see what is on exhibition here, whether other attractions receive their share of attention or not. And the display is worthy the attention it receives. To say that it has never been equalled would, perhaps, be putting it a little too strong, but it is certainly safe to say that it has never been surpassed. The merchants who have exhibits in the hall this year have reason to feel proud of their part in making the fair a success. The labor involved and the expense incurred in planning, arranging and conducting a successful booth is by no means trifling, and that the merchants of Cortland and Homer take pride in making so fine an exhibition is but evidence of the business push and enterprise which is characteristic of them.
Entering the south wing of the building from the east the visitor comes first upon the left to the booth occupied by M. L. Decker with the New Home sewing machines. Samples of the kinds of work which this popular machine is capable of performing are on exhibition and Mr. Decker is kept busy answering questions and explaining the merits of the machine.
On the opposite side of the building W. W. Bennett has a line of Sterling ranges and heaters. The booth is ample in size for displaying the stoves to good advantage and the decorations of purple and white add to its attractiveness.
In a booth decorated with National colors C. C. Spencer, the bicycle manufacturer, shows a fine line of bicycles and sundries.
Adjoining this is the large and attractive display of drygoods, ladies' tailor made suits, capes and jackets, lace curtains, rugs, draperies and fancy work, made by J. B. Kellogg. The booth is in charge of competent helpers and is a center of attraction for an admiring crowd.
Just at the left of the first entrance on the south side of the building is the booth occupied by Mrs. G. T. Chatterton with an elaborate line of ladies' skirts and furnishings. Mrs. Chatterton has an established reputation for first class goods and her booth shows unusual care in preparation, both as to the goods displayed and the decorations.
Passing on to the next booth the visitor is treated to a refreshing cup of tea served by Hopkins, the grocer, who takes this method of introducing a fine 43 cent tea of which a specialty is made at the store.
Near the main south entrance, McGraw's wagon shop is represented. Wheels, paints and everything pertaining to the repairing of wagons are here, all indicating the excellent quality of the work turned out at the McGraw shop. Aside from the other merits of the exhibition people stop at this booth, just to "see the wheels go around."
To the left the Fair stores of Cortland and Homer have an extensive exhibit. China, fancy crockery, glassware and lamps are here shown and occupying a prominent place among the exhibits is the fine dinner set to be given as a prize to the handsomest baby at the fair. Announcement is made that a complete millinery department will be added to the Homer store about Sept. 1.
Mrs. A. H. Watkins shows the latest styles in millinery including trimmed goods and the new felt outings.
One of the most attractive booths in the building is that of Bingham & Miller. A large plate glass mirror forms a centerpiece in the background and samples of their fine, ready-made clothing, suit cases, overcoats, custom goods and neckwear are neatly displayed.
The Peerless piano player, shown by O. W. Walter, would in itself attract a crowd of visitors to his booth. This instrument, or rather piano attachment, has proved a source of wonder to many visitors who could scarcely comprehend how a piano could play itself, as the one on exhibition here seemed to do, and many are the questions asked concerning it. Mr. Walter exhibits the Behning, the Capen and the Ivers & Pond pianos.
Farther down the hall Messrs. McElheny and Bates, the local representatives of Chase & Smith, have an exhibition of musical instruments. This firm carries the Steinway, Krakaur, Hardman, Emerson, Smith and Barnes, and Sterling pianos, the Estey organs and are sole agents for the Washburn mandolins and guitars. The pianola which they have on exhibition furnished music for that part of the hall and kept an interested and wondering crowd constantly before their booth.
An attractive little Japanese corner handsomely decorated was occupied by Mrs. Darby Turner with hair goods, perfumes, etc. Here on exhibition the cut glass bottle of perfume valued at $5 offered as a prize by Mrs. Turner to the handsomest woman upon the grounds.
Sarvay is the only shoe man having space upon the ground floor. He exhibits the Ultra shoe for women, the Maloney shoe for children and the Walkover $3.50 shoe for men.
The largest and most elaborate display of smoking jackets, bathrobes, silk lined suit cases and articles of this kind is made by Burgess, who occupies a large booth near the center of the main building. Fine ready-made suits, children's suits, and elegant full overcoats are shown to excellent advantage, and attract well merited attention.
Artistic skill, taste and judgment are evidenced in the makeup and arrangement of the booth occupied by Hyatt, the photographer. The latest and finest in the line of photographs is here on exhibition. Miss Temple has charge of the booth, which is the center of attraction for those in search of the highest photographic art.
The most extensive and elaborate booth in the whole building is that of Smith & Beaudry. Occupying a square space in the center of the hall where the second floor is not in the way, the exhibit extends from the first floor to the roof. The design is in the form of a pyramid supported upon four posts and surmounted by a huge Japanese umbrella. The four corners are set off by samples of the Wallace wallpaper. The sides are decorated with pictures and beneath the pyramid is a table on which are arranged a variety of goods carried by this firm. Cameras, books, pictures and frames, art goods and supplies are shown in profusion and a large Edison concert graphophone entertains the crowd with pleasing selections.
On the west side of the building L. S. Hayes, the chair manufacturer, shows samples of the chairs turned out at his manufactory and calls attention to special dining chairs at $4.50 a set.
McKinney & Doubleday show wall paper and art goods, cameras and supplies, fountain pens, and the $40 bicycle to be given as a prize for the best specimen of amateur penmanship made with a Waterman fountain pen. Messes. C. Ray Cone and Walker Millard have charge of the exhibit.
Alice M. Haynes in a neat and attractive booth near the north door of the main hall makes a specialty of toilet preparations and distributes printed matter giving full particulars.
In the north wing Buck & Lane, the hardware dealers, have an extensive display of Andes and Happy Thought ranges and heaters, oil stoves and the other articles in their line. A special feature is made of the oil stove which they have on exhibition and which they give as a special premium for the best exhibit of cake brought to the fair.
The Champion Milk Cooler Co. has a large booth which is literally filled with Champion Milk coolers and a complete line of all kinds of dairy supplies. This exhibit is of especial interest and value to dairymen who are not slow to recognize the value and convenience of having such a supply house located right here in Cortland.
C. R. Merrill, the enterprising clothing merchant of Homer, has a fine exhibit of ready-made clothing and custom goods. One has but to look at Mr. Merrill's booth and note the quality of his goods to understand how his store has attained such popularity, not only in Homer, but throughout the northern part of the county.
The improved mop wringer, a practical and convenient device made to be attached to any ordinary mop pail, is shown by the manufacturers T. C. Story & Son of Homer.
The Reeve Manufacturing Co. of Cortland has a booth where it exhibits their convenient kitchen cabinet.
Baldwin, the spot cash grocer, has the largest display of groceries and general supplies in the building. He occupies a space in the north wing. A line of baked goods made from Baldwin's Best flour occupies a prominent position.
Upstairs the spaces are nearly all filled and some of the most attractive exhibits of the fair and there to be found. The Model Clothing Co. are the only clothing people on this floor and their exhibit is excellent. They are showing some of the most attractive fall suits, light weight overcoat and custom goods. A canopy of evergreen covers this booth and makes a very pretty effect.
Mrs. T. Everts' millinery booth is constantly thronged by ladies who want to post themselves on the newest styles and get ideas in reference to new goods for fall. Among the specialties here shown are the new golf and outing hats.
The next booth might be called the Queen Quality booth for it is here that Glann & Clark have on exhibition their celebrated Queen Quality shoes for women, and various other styles of shoes for both men and women, also their famous Gold Seal rubbers. Every one stops here to put in an estimate in hope of winning the special prize offered by Glann & Clark for the closest estimate upon the number of pairs of Queen Quality shoes during the month of July.
Mr. Judson L. Marritt has on exhibition the shoes for which he is agent, Rich's Julia Marlowe shoe for women.
Miss A. M. Eadie demonstrates the excellence of the Domestic sewing machines, and explains the superior points of mackintoshes made to order.
Another shoe man on this floor is G. H. Ames, whose excellent exhibit attracts the visitor as he comes up the stairs.
Baker & Angell also show shoes, making a specialty of Stetson's high grade quality. There are shoes here for all, prices ranging from 98 cents to $6.
L. N. Hopkins' crockery department has a booth near the center of the building. Jardenieres, fine china and bric-a-brac make an interesting display.
In a dainty booth of lavender and white trimmed with lace curtains, Butler, the photographer, shows some excellent work. The large framed picture of the Baptist Sunday-schools forms the effective background for some artistic groupings of the latest styles in photographs.
Dakin Bros., proprietors of the Cortland Business institute, have a booth where samples of typewriting are turned out by Miss Pearl Miller, assisted by Messrs. J. F. Caine and Robert Cooper.
Pearson Bros., furniture dealers, occupy a large space which is well filled with the best from their extensive ware rooms. Imported velours form a neat canopy beneath which are easy chairs, couches, upholstered goods, brass bedsteads, tables, etc. Decorations of evergreen and flowers brighten the effect making an unusually attractive display.
Warren, Tanner & Co. have fairly outdone themselves in their elegant display of carpets, rugs, draperies, dressgoods, capes, wraps and furs, and an admiring crowd is constantly surrounding the space which they occupy near the north stairway.
At the head of the stairs leading from the main south entrance is an attractive booth where are on exhibition numerous articles entered for special premiums. This booth is in charge of Supt. George W. Fisher and Assistant Cal. Priest. It is needless to speak of its attractiveness.
The whole of the east part of the north wing is filled with an unusually fine and extensive exhibition of fancy goods, needlework, paintings and hand decorated China. This must be seen to be appreciated and a profitable hour could be spent upon this exhibit alone.
The special attractions are many and varied. The tin type gallery, glass blowers, Ferris wheel, merry-go-round, fruit and candy stands, snake charmers and even Punch and Judy are to be found on the midway. The merry-go-round is situated near the entrance and attracts young and old in its dizzy race to the time of the big music box it supports.
Passing on up the line the taffy stands are next reached.
Heffron & Cummings have two fruit stands on the midway and all the choicest fruits of the season are attractively displayed.
D. A. Burnham quenches the thirst of the weary with new cider that is trueto the name.
There are two galleries of Bohemian glass blowers, and of those you can take your choice.
Not the least by any means of the attractions on the midway is Bosworth's Columbia cafe. No one goes hungry apparently, for a steady stream is pouring in and out of the wheeled restaurant. Shooting gallerys are quite in evidence as are also tents where the snake eater, musical wonders, etc., are kept. Bosco is the Australian snake eater, handling deadly poison reptiles, moccasins, boa-constrictors, spotted adders, and the deadly poison Gila monsters from the dead valley of Arizona. Creeping and crawling around her they sink their poison fangs into her arm and draw blood—a marvelous exhibition.
Edick's busy world, representing eleven years' work with a jackknife is a wonderful exhibition.
Across the racetrack, Peck Bros. have a fine exhibit of wagons, agricultural implements of all descriptions and blankets and robes. These are well arranged under a large canvas and attract many people.
At 1 o'clock to-morrow afternoon Beard & Peck's ladies' driving contest will take place. There are seven entries for this contest as follows: May B. Mullin, Dryden; Ada R. Kennedy, Peruville; Mrs. L. C. Weaver, Cortland; Mrs. Dell Houser, Groton; Mrs. Carrie Madole, Taylor; Mrs. Sherman, Como; Mrs. Alvin Haskins, Cuyler. Three prizes are offered for this contest. First, an elegant chamber suit, valued at $25. Second, a sideboard valued at $14. Third, a bamboo cabinet valued at $7.
The special attractions began their exhibitions in front of the grand stand this afternoon. The trained dogs, the high diver and the trick mule exhibited by Messrs. Ryan & Dryver coming in for a full share of attention.
The first races of the fair were held this afternoon and will be continued Thursday and Friday. The special attractions for the next two days will be the same as this afternoon and the races for tomorrow and Friday are as follows:
THURSDAY, AUG. 23.
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| S. N. Holden. |
COMMON COUNCIL.
MET LAST NIGHT AND TRANSACTED SOME BUSINESS.
The Grant-st. Crossing, Fire Team, All Night Lighting Through Fair and Other Matters Discussed.
At a regular meeting of the common council of the city of Cortland, held at the office of the clerk of said city on the 21st day of August, 1900, at 7:30 o'clock, P. M. Present: Samuel N. Holden, mayor; E. M. Yager, C. F. Thompson, A. E. Buck, E. D. Wood and Vern Skeele, aldermen.
The matter of placing a flagman at the Grant-st. crossing was brought up. The clerk reported that the D., L. & W. Railroad company objected to placing a man at that crossing because there was so little travel on the street. Some of the aldermen gave their own experience at this crossing and it seemed to be their opinion that a man is needed very badly at that point. The matter will be taken up with the city attorney.
The fire team was next spoken of. Mr. Thompson reported that the team was earning $3 per day working on Groton-ave. Nothing will be done concerning the team as long as this job lasts.
On motion of Mr. Thompson, seconded by Mr. Wood and declared carried:
Resolved, That orders be drawn on the city chamberlain in favor of Cortland Savings bank for $532 for principal of series "B" Railroad-st. paving bond, maturing on Sept. 1, 1900. All voting aye.
On motion of Mr. Buck seconded by Mr. Wood and declared carried:
Resolved, That the mayor confer with the Cortland & Homer Traction Co. to procure all night lighting on Aug. 22, 23 and 24. This was deemed necessary through the fair, as an unusually large crowd is in the city.
A communication of Cortland fire department with reference to suitable quarters for fire team and apparatus, was read and placed on file.
The minutes of the present meeting were read and approved.
FRED HATCH, Clerk, S. N. HOLDEN, Mayor.
The meeting adjourned at 8:55 and thus broke the record of the year for the city legislators.
A FAST GAME.
Cortland Shut Out Utica In the Best Game of the Season.
The fastest game of ball played in Cortland this season was pulled off at Athletic field this morning. Both teams played swift ball, Cortland playing errorless and Utica making two, neither of which were costly. The game resulted in a score of 1 and 0 in favor of Cortland. This one run was earned.
In the first four innings neither side was successful in getting men on bases. During these the men went out in one, two, three order. In the fifth, O'Brien hit for a three bagger, Nadeau came to bat and hit to third and O'Brien was caught off the base, but managed to keep the ball going in that region till Nadeau had reached third. Danny Coogan came up and hit safely scoring Nadeau.
The work of Ellis at third far Utica was very good, as was Child's also. The Cortland team put up a splendid exhibition of ball, and, if they keep up the present gait, the pennant is sure to come to Cortland. Carpenter umpired the game and gave very good satisfaction.
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BREVITIES.
—Paris has a motor hearse, and it is said that people are dying to ride in it.
—Cortland Chapter, No. 194, R. A. M., will confer the Royal Arch degree this evening.
—About an even hundred passengers were brought to Cortland this morning on the E. & C. N. Y. railway train.
—New display advertisements to-day are—Glann & Clark, Shoe specials, page 6; J. W. Cudworth. Optical talks, page 4.
—The fine Emerald Hose parade carriage was shipped to Syracuse last night and will be on exhibition there to-day and in the parade Friday.
—There will be dancing at the park to-night and Thursday night, McDermott's orchestra furnishing the music. Cars from the Messenger House every twenty minutes.
—The ball game with Utica to-day changes the State league standing to read; Utica .604, Cortland, .598. Rome is at the head and Cortland is but six points back of Utica.
—Services will be held next Sunday at the regular times in Grace church. The members of the choir are requested to meet in full force for practice to-morrow, Thursday evening, at 7:30.
—The Albany baseball team passed through Cortland this morning enroute for Elmira. They report that Cristall, who has taken three games from Cortland lately, is being saved till they play here.
—The baseball game to-morrow between the Cortland State league team and the Moravia team will be called at 1 o'clock in order that the Moravia players may take the special excursion train home.
FIRE NEAR DRYDEN.
Frank Griswold's Barn and Stock Burned in the Night.
The barns, wagonhouse, granary and corn cribs of Frank Griswold, 2 miles southeast of Dryden, with all their contents were totally destroyed by fire at 11 o'clock last night. The origin of the fire is unknown. There had been no lights about the barns in weeks, so far as known, no fires there and no smokers. Three horses and a bull were burned to death. One barn was filled with hay, and there were 1,000 bushels of oats, 175 bushels of wheat and fifty bushels of rye in the granary. One crib was full of corn and one partly full. Mr. Griswold estimates his loss at $3,000; insured for about one-third of that sum. A horse was slightly scorched and was saved only by the greatest exertions on the part of the family and neighbors and by the fact that a southeast wind blew the flames away from its direction.
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