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Show SBDRKE0T0 DEATH. An Early Morning Blase EesoJta in tlie Lost of Tout Eorscs Valued at $2500. j- AN INCENDIABX'S DEVILISH DEED. Tbe Shocking Spectacle Thtt u E vealcd AmiJ the Charred aud ' Booty Baftaj. The department was railed out shortly after miduijflit by a blao that had fastened iiself on the I. X. L. livt-ry slablos, conducted by J. W. Steele. Tho alarm was met by a prompt response, and before the b'g brazen bell had be-gnu be-gnu its second tap Iho apparatus was rattling over tho llm thoroughfares, in lommaud of Chief Stanton. An effective effect-ive run was made, and soon tho hoso began to play on the roar of the stable. In the mountlme the presence of the lurid shafts had summoned a large crowd of pedestrians, Within tho burning burn-ing barn were a large number of vnlu-able vnlu-able animals, a number of which were doomed to a horrible fate. As tho flames eat their way towards the four-footed tenants of the stalls a heart rending poudemonlum ensued. The animals were panic-stricken panic-stricken and bellowed and shrieked for liberty. An ollloer who was among the llrst on tho bla.lug sceno led the rescue and into the stablo ho and several civilians forged their way. It was too lata however to save the terror-stricken beasts. Already were the merciless armt of the salamander enfolding them. There was a quick Hash as of burning chaff, the smoll of burning bair and then the pelts of tho ill-fated chargers began to roast and omit a sickening vapor. While this struggle was being rundo to rescue the perishing roadsters In the box-stalls the livery horses bad been run nut as was also the rolling stock. Twenty-eight of a total of thirty-two horsi-s were rescued, the four that were lost consistingof a toadster, "Mountain Hoy," belonging to I.on Kriuklo and valued at $1,000! "Uroncho Jack," the well-known pacer, owned by It. S.l'hil-pat, S.l'hil-pat, valued at I5O0; Dick McAllister's tine mare, "Queen Vic," valued at l.W, aud "Mctilnty," record 8:10, owne l by Mr. Burton, the real estate man, and valued at t00- All these went down before tho scorching Haunts and perished perish-ed In tortures too horrible to describe. When the smoko had cleared and daylight was shod on the scene this morning scores of persons steamed into the barn, Tho spectacle that was framed by the blackened rafters and sooty timbers was of the most revolting type. Mr, Kteolo, the proprietor of the stable, who feels more koenly ' the loss of his patrons than his own was sum. and wasasked for his theory as to how tho tire caught. "I have no theory," said he, quite animatedly. an-imatedly. "It's n plain etiau of Incon-dlarism, Incon-dlarism, and I'm perfectly satisfied In my own mind who put the match to It." "Won't you name him?" "No, sir; that would scarcely be right when I haven't positive and In-contestlli'e In-contestlli'e proof." Tracv Ingram, one of the differs who came down from the sleeping room ou the second floor In his bare feet, says it was set on tire. When ho readied the box stalls in which was arrayed' so much valuable horso flush, lie found Queen Vic dowu on hor knees. "She had been smoked to death," snid Ingram, "and then I turned to Mountain Uoy't box, but It was too lain." Mr. Steele had Jimt packed in three tons of grain and four tons of hay yesterday. yes-terday. This Is a total loss. Ho carried no insurance, anil etiroat that IOou will cover his datuugo. According In the valuo of tho horses as set bv their owners, the los on them will reach nearly f2.")00. The sleuths of the police department have taken tho matter In hand, and If there Is a possibility of unearthing un-earthing the fiendish perpetrator of the crime, it, will bo done before tiiany hours. Mr, Steele's suspicion are very pronounced, and the pirty at whom they are directed will bn called on to prove an alibi. An arrest may occur at any moment. - hi |