Dress Caught On Fire

From a Soapstone in the Bottom of a Buggy

IT OCCURED TWICE

While Mrs. John Renwick, of Salem, was Driving to the City

A very curious accident happened near this city last Tuesday and it would have resulted very unfortunately if the horse the parties were driving had been more nervous than it was.

Mrs. John Renwick, of Salem, and who recently suffered a broken arm, was on her way to this city to have the member dressed by Dr. Breakey. She was accompanied by her son-in-law, Melvin Duncan. The day was cold and a soap-stone was heated and placed in the bottom of the buggy to make their long drive more comfortable.

They had proceeded but a short distance when they came to the conclusion that it was very warm about their feet.. Throwing aside the lap robe it was discovered that the paper which had been wrapped around the soap-stone was on fire. They extinguished the small blaze as they supposed and proceeded on their way. They had not gone but a short distance when they again felt the heat at the feet. It was then discovered that Mrs. Renwick's clothing was on fire. She jumped out of the buggy and the flames were extinguished with quite a little difficulty. The buggy was on fire but the horse stood still while the blaze was being put out. Dr. Breakey says that the burns she received are not serious.