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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-12-26
SurpprRD's Doss.--In relation to an

SHEPHERDS Does.--ln relation to an
advertisement concerning these dogs, a
correspondent, says: They are Owned
by Mr.. Ward, hois Scotch shepherd
and for the last three years has been en-
ployed as 81 epherd by Samuel Look Bel
mont, Loudoun county. who has been
largely engaged IN the sheep line having
| 900 TO 800. With his dogs, winch
are The Scotch Cooieys, and rank The
highest in Europe as Shepherds dogs
Mr.. Ward, and 50 can any other shep'
herd. manage and keep Together any man
Der OF sheep, say one or two ihouSa"o'
more easily than ten or twenty men Cd"
do. These dogs are invaluable TO take
care of sheep running ouIln PASTURE and
are rarely TO be found.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-12-26
TAKE NOTICE.

ON and after tie lsl Of January, 1853,
" no Newspapers will be delivered out
Of the Post Office unless the postage is
paid every quarter in advance, according
10 law. The time for paying is on the
Isl of January, April, July and October.
All persons knowing themselves indebted
for back postage will please call and pay
up. cannot afford TO pay their postage
any longer, therefore after the Isl Of JAM
uary those who do not receive their pa.
pers will please not blame me but attrb-
ute it TO the right course-non payment
Of postage. The cash will be required
for stamps, IN all cases.
Dec 10 VIM. MOULDER.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-12-26
Farm for the Poor.

The County Court on Monday, says
the Spirit, concluded by vote of 6 to 9
10 purchase the farm Of Minor Hurst,
ESQ. near Leeiown. for the use of the
Poor of the County. Several farms were
offered, and the Committee composed OF
three members of the Court, and three OF
the Board of Overseers. had recommend.
ed the "Moyer Farm" Of Robert Y.
Shirley, Esq. bot the Court did not con-
cur in the recommendation of the oini
commi,,ee, and decided TO purchase the
farm of Mr.. Hurst.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-12-26
Recipe for Using Stale Bread.

Take some pieces of bread, crust and
all, put them to soak in cold water for
several hours, then with the hands press
out the wafer, and mash thoroughly. TO
a quart Of this add pint Of -four, two Ia
blespoons Of molasses, and half teacup
of lard, mix with sufficient cold water TO
form a rather stiff batter, then add tea
spoon of soda, no eggs are required ;
bake quick on griddle, and they are
equal 10 buckwheat cakes.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-12-26
A New Cure for Cancer.

A man by the name Of Edgar F7"ker,
has forwarded to the Alabama Jefferson
ian, new recipe for the cure of those
painful excresences. cancers. The RENE
dy is cheap and easy of obtaining and APP
plying. and cannot possibly do any harm.
1t is simply to hold toad or frog, either
dead or alive. TO the affected part for the
space of one hour, repeating the applica-
ton as occasion requires. With six frogs
Mr.. Fluker says he cured very painful
cancer upon his nose, Of six years stand
ing, and now considers himself sound and
well
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-12-26

FEARFUL ACCIDENT.--On Wednesday
afternoon Of last week, horrible acct
dent occurred near Board Tree Tunnel,
on the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, by
which Walter Storey, Supervisor Of loco,
motives was instantly killed. Mr.. Storey
was engaged in raising thlrIy.ton en-
CINE to the track. 1t had been raised sew
eral feet, and the entire weight of the en-
CINE rested on piece Of timber, bound a.
round with iron bands, and generally used
for such purposes. The pressure was SO
great that the bands burst asunder the
pieces of timber was thrown outward with
tremendous violence, striking the deceas-
ed full against his person, throwing him
up twenty or thirty feet in the air and
landing his dead body some seventy five
feet distant from where lie was struck.
His body was literally mashed, his thighs
were broken, and also his leg below the
knee. His remains were brought TO this
city and inferred by the Odd Fellows OF
which fraternity he was member
Cumberland Telegraph.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-12-26
Brigham Young.

This Mormon Governor bIasphemousIy
said last year, that he mean, TO hols on TO
his governorship Of Utah until God AL
mighty said to him, "Brighan'. don't
want you for Governor over the Saints
any longer" and that then he would give
ND his office. "Old Buck" has told him
he did not want him for governor, and we
shall see whether Brigham will hold on
as long as he said. Brigham will find
that God Almighty has very little to do
with him or his followers, and that he has
handed him, in bis righteous judgment,
over TO "Old Buck" who will see that he
gets his deserts.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-12-26
LADIES' FAIR.

7pHE Ladies Of Shepherdstown will hold
x FAlK, TO commence on Christmas
Eve, at haIfpast 5 O'Clock, P. NJ, for the
benefit Of the Shepherdstown LightIn-
fdntry, which will be continued through
Christmas Day, and for several days f0l-
lowing. There will be PUBLIC DIN
NER on the 25lh of December, al o
clock, p NJ, and a SUPPER, also, upon
that night, at both OF which will be found
every ming which the season affords, 10
tempt and crafty the lovers of good liv-
ing. An abundant supply o: Oysters,
CONTEMPORARIES, and every relreshment,
will be kept constantly in readiness, at
all hours, for those who may desire them.
Also, FANCY ARTICLES of every de-
scrlpllon, both useful and ornsmensaE IN
fact everything that can attract the appe-
lite or that taste can desire. CriSUeN S
COrnet Band will he in attendance every
evening furnishing their delightful music
and aiding TO the pleasure and gayely OF
The occasion. CONE FORWARD
generous public, and maintain the repula.
ZION Of our community, for 'llberality 10
every good cause.
THE COMMITTEE.
Shepherdslown. Dec. ~, 1857. 81
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-12-26
BALTIMORE MARKET.

FIour.--There were sales of Howard
st. Flour at s4,75 per b6l.. Wheat
Sales of white al 81 is 10 l,20 for fair to
prime. Red sold at 81. 90 TO l.O2 per
bush. Corn.--While sold al 80 10 40
cts, yellow sold al 3s TO 45 cts. per bus.
Oa,s.--Good 10 prime oats sold al 1886
CTS. per bus. Rye-There were sales
made at 65 cts.--CHpper, 23d inst.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-12-26
Passage of the Treasury Note Bill

Passage Oh inc LNotC
The Senate on Saturday last passed the
bill auihorising the issue Of treasury notes
as recommended by the administration as
a temporary relief to the finances OF ;he
government. The vote was 81 in favor
of the measure and Is against 1t. The a.
mount authorized by the bill is S2O,OOO,-
600, bnt an amendment limits the opera
ton of the measure to January l, 1859.
and provides that no note shall be issued
of less denomination than 800. Upon
the first six millions the rate oi interest is
10 be fixed by the President and Secretary
of the Treasury, while the remaining
fourteen are to be awarded to the highest
bidder. The notes are to be receivable
in payment of all public dues, and are +"
be reasonable. Ii is supposed that per
cent interes, will keep the issues al par.
The bill has yet to be acted upon by the
House, where il was under discussion on
Saturday.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-12-26
NOTICE.

gRHE Stockholders of The Virginia and
( MARYLAND Bridge Company are here
by notified that The Annual meeting viii
be held al the office of John NJ. Jeweu'
on Monday the 4th day of January, 1858,
at which time an election will be held Tor
FIVE DIRECTORS 10 manage the al
fairs of the Company for the ensuing
wear. Stockholders are requested 10 aP-
pear in person or by proxy.
JOHN NJ. JEWETT, Secretary.
December &c, 1857. II
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-12-26
Merry Christmas.

Our confectionery dealers are prepar-
ing for the advent of Christmas. A large
supply of toys and other nice things are
being handsomely arranged, and notwlih-
standing the hard times, we doubt not Il al
old Santa Claus, with his
Broad face and little round belly,
That shakes when he laughs, like bowlful OF
jelly,
will be enabled to fill many juvenile
stockings tins Christmas. He is a Clio.
rious Old fellow, full Of hunor, full Of fun,
loves the children. tiles 10 make them
happy, and once every year, just as the
old corner clock strikes Twelve on Christ
mas night, the linkling Of the bells on his
tiny reindeer may be heard, then his foot
steps on the roof, his descent down the
chimney and after he has deposited in
stockings hanging against the wall, toys
for the boys, dolls for the girls, and good
things for all, with a low chuckle, mer-
ry twinkle in his eyes, and thumb on
nose, he quietly trips away. Glorious
old Santa Claus I! For one score years
have we known him, and right proud are
we Of his acquaintance. All Young A
meIica will hail his coming with joyous
shnuta
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-12-26
99?A319AN&9,

In PerrysviIle, Indiana, on the 10Th
ul,., by The Rev. G. NJ. Boyd, Mr.. Albert
p. Hunsicker, formerly Of this place, TO
Miss kHa McCormack, of the above ma
med place.
On the 9th inst, at Sandy Hook, Mr..
Henry Krebs Of Weaverlon, TO Miss
Kate Titus. of Sandy Hook, Md.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-12-26
CAPTURED.

On Wednesday night last, three rnnn.
way negroes were arrested on the Penn.
sylvania line, in Monongalia County, and
lodged in the Morganlown jsil. They
were the property Of Mr.. Pendleton, OF
Berkeley County. Va, blu, they ran away
from farm in AIIegany County, Md.
They were nearly exhausted from slarva.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-12-26
Oyersecrs CT the Poor.

7 MEETING of the Overscers of the
X Poor of Jefferson County, will be
held al the Courr House in Charlestown,
on Monday next, the 28'h inst, $or the
purpose Of makIrg arrangements TO con.
ciude tie purchase of Tie farm authorized
10 be purchased by the Cosrl at the De
cember Term for the use of The Poor, and
to make such other arrangements as may
be necessary regarding SAID purchase. A
puncual attendance of every member OF
The Board is requested. By order OF the
President.
SAMUEL STONE, Clerk.
December %, 1857. II
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-12-26
A Simple Remedy.

A writer in the Baltimore Sun, who
has been afflicted severely in his family
by that appalling disease, bronchitis, has
found relief from the following remedy
Take honey in the comb, squeeze it oul
and dilute with little water. and wet the
lips and mouth occasionally with it. 1t
has never been known TO fail, in cases
where children had lhroats so swollen as
to be unable TO swallow. 1t is certainly
a simple remedy, and may be very eff
cacious one.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-12-26
SIXTY SLAVES EMANCIPATED.--Ma, OF

SIXTY SLAVES EMANclPATED.--May or
Weaver recently received letter, dated
New Orleans, from r. X. Walker who
states that he was appointed executor Of
the estate of Baker w oodrutf of Louisiana,
lately deceased, who by his will liberated
al! his slaves, numbering about 60, and
left Instructions that they should be con-
veyed to Pennsylvania and provision made
for them for one year. Mr.. Walker writes
thai Ptlsburg will probably be the des,i-
nation of these peopIe.--Putsbwg Gaz.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-12-26
Special Term of the Circuit Court.

The Special Term of the Circuit Court
of his County, which was ordered at the
October Term last, will commence on
Monday the llh of January next. No
Grand Jury or Venre will be summoned
To attend the said Term.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-12-26

AN AGED OFFENDER.--In . the County
Court of Greenbrier, Va, last week, Miss
Persinger obtained a verdict, for damages,
against Joel Holly for seduction. The
seducer is II years Of age.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-12-26
SlIarpSburg Fair.

The ladies connected with the German
Reformed Church of Sharpsburg, Nd,
are NV holding Fair for the benefit OF
that Church. which commenced on Thurs.
day evening, oath inst.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-12-26

HEAVY Loss.--A giraffe belonging to
the menagcrie of Herr Driesbach & Co.,
and said TO be the only animal Of the kind
in America, died at Cincinnati on Satur-
day. 1t was valued al $4,000.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-12-26
A Regular Blue Law in Virginia.

The editor Of the Norfolk Argus, in
looking over some old musy records OF
Virginia, came across the following
At Grande Assemblage held al James
Citte, in the year of our Lord 1916, were
passed mamie acks 10 the glore of Al
mighlie God and pub!ique good of Ills his
Najeslie's Colonie &; among which is act
V, with amended photography. "Wo-
men causing scandalous suits to be duck
ed. Whereas, oIten,imes many babbIlng
women often SANDER and scandalize their
neighhOrs, for which their poor husbands
are often brought into chargeable and vex-
alious suits, and cast in great damages
Be it therefore enacted by the authority
aforesaid, that in actions OF SANDER occa-
stoned by the wife, as aforesaid, after
judgment found for the damages, the wo-
man shall he punished by ducking. And
If the SANDER be so enormous to be adj
Judged al greater damage than five hun
dred pounds Of tobacco, then the woman
shall be duckcd head and heels once for
each five hundred pounds Of tobacco so
adjudged agains, her husband if he refuse
to pay the fine imposed"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-12-26

John F. Garter, Esq, Of Pennsylvania,
late assistant editor of the Union, has
been appointed Chief Clerk TO the Clerk
of The House Of Representatives.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-12-26
The Register.

In order that "al hands" in this office
may be enabled 10 join in with "every
body" in enjoying The Christmas Holt
days, we issue the Register on Friday
morning, 25th inst.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-12-26
PUBLIC SALE.

DY Virtue of Decree ol lie County
ID Court Of Jefferson County, the un-
dersigned was appointed Special Com.
missioner to sell tie following Real Pop.
erly belonging to The Hens Of tire late
Philip Endle5, deceased: First, that
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-12-26

We observe by the iisl Of Patents that
one was issued a few weeks ago to John
Robinson, of Sharpsburg, Md, for an i'm
provement on Seed Planters.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-12-26

The LATE GEN. RUsT.--The remains
Of the laie Gen. George Rust, who died
in Baltimore a few months ago, reached
LeesbLrg last week and were inferred in
the Union Cemetery.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-12-26
Religious.

By Divine Permission, Rev. P. FLET-
CHER will preach in The Elk Branch Pres
bvierian Church, on the last Sabbath in
December. al O'Clock, A. Nj.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-12-26

VIM. w. Greene, the jealous and we'll
known temperance lecturer. has entered
the ministry Of the Protestant Episcopal
Church.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-12-26
G8Ag&9o

In Bolivar, llth inst, after protracted
illness, Mrs. finn E. Storm, aged 33
years, months and days.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-12-26

Hon, n. p. Banks has resigned his
seat in Congress, 10 take effec, about the
lst of January, when lie will enter upon
his duties as Governor Of Massachusetts
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-12-26
Bow fer Hire,

T HAVE for Hire for the coming year,
| a stout active Boy. lie has been work
NO for the last three years on farm.
CHARLES HARPER.
Dec. 10. If
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-12-26

MI L are receiving our supply Of GRO
III CERES for The Holidays, also a
supply Of Pickles. Call and see.
Dec ~ Baker e. Biijmyer.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-12-26
VALUABLE HOUSE lID LOT GsA


al present occupied By John Davis. s,,ua.
ted on the corner of King and High streets
IN pherdslown TINS is tine large
Lot and is very productive. Tie House
is built Of Stone. Second,
THE HOUSE AND LOTSmI
now occupied by Philip EuIIer snd s,,u.
aled on the corner of Duke and High
streets. There is on lhls Lot
A blacksmith shop.
also very good Fruit. These tots are
subject 10 ground rent of 81. cents
pei snnum. The sale will take place
On Saturday, Goth Dec, inst,
IN front oI Daniel EnIler's Hotel, Shep-
herdslowu. at O'Clock. p. NJ, on The
following terms TO wit /: One third cash,
one third in six months. and one third 10
twelve months. with interest from day OF
sale. Bonds will be required for the de.
ferred payments, and the title retained by
the Commissioner until the purchase mo.
ney is fully paid:
JOHN NJ. JEWETT.
Special Commissioner.
December 5, 1857. ~
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-12-26
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S H E P II E r d S I O W n

For the week ending Dec. &c, 1857.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-12-26

YIIOUR and Buctwheat Meal, for sale
I by Baker & Bihnyer.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-12-26
The Course Of True Love.

The young daughter of respectable
physician, residing in Brooklyn, New
York, was married few days since TO a
dentist Just over the way" under clrcrm.
stances which have made the affair the
subject of much comment. The lady is
only IL years of age, and after brief ac-
qnalnance with the dentist, mutual al
lachment sprung up between them. The
father vas opposed to the marriage, and
ordered the dentist not TO enter his house.
lie also sent the daughter off 10 school, in
The vain hope that she would forget her
lover This failing in the desired result,
he brought her home, and it is rumored
was about placing her in convent. Tie
Young lady hearing Of this, tripped across
the street, and claimed the protection Of
her ailianced. Nov or never" said
she; "li you mean TO marry me, do it this
hour" A Clergyman was Immediately
sent for, and The indissouble knot was
tied forthwith. The indignant father
made one attempt TO seize his lost daugh
ter, but the new husband babe him off.
No reconciliation has yet taken place.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1857-12-26

Y1REsH 10, of CONTEMPORARIES
! Just tn hand and for sale by
Dec IL Baker g. BiHmyer.
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-09-16
LOCAL INTELLIGENCE.

RoBBEREs.-T Thomas James was robbed OF
Colts revolver, about O'Clock, last Thursday
evening, at the gapo the Sugar Loaf as he was
coming into town from Selby Flat He was
stopped and searched by two men. and having
no money with him they took the pistol and
walked of.
About half an honr later, Mr.. VIM. Ferguson
was robbed Of about twenty dollars in money,
near American HILL Two men came up to him,
presented their pistols, and told him they want
ed his money. He took out two purses con-
tanning all the money be had with him, which
he gave them. He then spoke and said it was
hard for them to take it all, and they gave him
back one of the purses and twenty-five cents of
the money they had taken. The robberies are
supposed to have been committed by the same
individuals. They told Fergus on, as they were
about leaving him, to tell the boys in town that
they were out there, and to look out for them
A man named Smith was arrested in town
the same night, charged with the robbery, but
the parties robbed could not identify him and
he was discharged.
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-09-16

DEATH or DR.. McLAUGnLlN,--Th steamer
Commodore, which recently arrived from Ore
gon, brings intelligence of the death of DR.. John
Mclaughlin, who was, perhaps, at the time of
his death the Oldest white resident of Oregon
Territory He was Scotchman by birth and
at an early age entered the service of the Hud-
sons Bay Company and has resided in Oregon
over forty years. For many years he was
Chief Factor or Governor Of the Company,
which position he resigned IN 1876. About the
year 1871 he laid out the town OF Oregon City,
at the Falls of the Willamette, and erected q
large Touring mill at that place. On resignng
bis position in the Hudson's Bay Company. he
removed from Fort Vancouver to Oregon City
where he resided up to the time of his death.
Notwithstanding the greater portion of his life
was spent in the western wilderness, he was a
man of polished manners, of great address, and
we'll versed in European and American politics.
His hospitality was unbounded, and his kind
ness and llberality will be long and gratefully
remembered by the early Oregon emigrants.
At the time of his death, be was but little ifany
under eighty years of age.
The Nevada Democrat., 1857-09-16
Arrival from tI.e South.
p, r. D..

The steamer Senator arrived at the Bay, from
San Diego, on Friday She brings partial cleo
ton returns from the southern counties, and
other important Intelligence.
The people of the southern counties voted
almost unanimously for the Democratic nomi-
nees. In Los Angeles, Weller received 1904
votes; Stanly 81, and Bowie Is. San Diego
gives Weller lS6, and Stanly l.
The overland mail, which left San Autonio
Texas, on the oath Of July, under the contract
entered into between the government and Mr.
Burch, arrived at San Diego on the 3lst of An.
gust, in charge of Mr.. Mason. The trip was
made in tbirty-four days. The arrival created
great excitement in San Diego. Plenty of wa
ter was found along the whole route. The trip
was made without any relays of animals One
hundred emigrant wagons were passed on the
way by the mail riders, The mail party which
left San Diego on the 9th ult., was met on the
Gila, and the party of the oath was met OH the
Colorado dcsert-all making good time.
A party Of Lipans and Mcscalore Indians at
tackled party of six men, who were proceed
ing to Fort Clark with twenty -four mules for
relays, between the two crossings of the San
Pedro or DEVILS River, in Texas aud killed
one man, wounded another, and possessed them
selves Of the entire band of animals.
Lieut. Beale passed through Fort Fillmore.
fourteen days before the arrival of the mail, to
commence operations on the road from Albu-
querque, west; he had twenty four camels with
him.
A party of Americans working at Jesus Ma
ria copper mines in Lower California having
hung horse thief and shot his companion, were
taken into custody by Alcalde Mendosa and
sent to Gaudalope, from which they were taken
TO San Thomas for trial. The arrest of the par
ty caused great excitement in San Diego. and
an armed party were ready to start to rescue
them, fearing that the Mexican mob would muir
der them. At latest advices they were await
ing their trial.
MORE MINT ROBBERIES.-A man named J. A.
Szabo an employee in the San Francisco Mint,
was arrested last week. charged with embezzle-
ing gold from that institution. Several other
parties connected with the mint are implicated,
and the matter is now undergoing investigation
before the U. S. Grand Jury.