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The national Republican., 1866-12-17
From New Orlesass Mexlse, ana
Havana W.7<

From New OrleansA Mexise, ana
NEw ORLEAxs, Dec. La hs qnto dstates
70 be taken by al lawySrs Who Pr ttct be-
fore II. 81
Rev. Ballard 8. Duan, Brlsaisn n,srs.
ton agent, and Major Houston, VINO went
out from Alabama with colony to the Anna
son, are. here. They meet with but little
encouragement.
The planters Of vermillion Pkrish ass
hesitating about planting sugar, having heard
that Congress had determined to repeal the
duties on foreign sugars.
The New Orleans TSmes' City Of Mexico
correspondence Of the 18th ult says that
Maximilian never intended leaving Mexico,
and only went to Orisaba for his health. He
was then in Puebla, and oil classes Of Msxj-
cans were preparing to support him .whsn
the French troopo leave. -4aST .s.5,.t.-- = ~
The steamer Liberty, from Baltimore, end
Havana l1th inst, arrived here thii syening.
Her advices from Havana report sugass
nominal; numbers II TO n ese Ia reals
The Captain General has Just recovered
frem severe illness. F'.ln. ! A o.
ST. Thomas spnkiAasd 70 be infected with
cholera and smallpox.
The receips for customs in this city on
Thursday last were ~ 900. iatiisR ! -
SAX FkANcrsco, Dec. sl6.-The Mexican
Consul to-diy officially notified Gen Low
and Gen. Mcdowell Of Liberal Successes in
Mexico. The latter responded, and Said he
had received and read the scceunts with
great interest. .1' = ~ %,
Private letters ffon Acapulco say that ~
Imperial General Osstigney had arrived -
San Bias from Guadalsss with the inten-
ton Of marching to the city Of Mexico with
the troops recently driven from Sonora and
Suialoa, but the movement was prevented
by the detection Of Losads, the Imperial
commandant at Topic, who had gone over
with his whole force to the Liberals and uni.
ted with the troops sent by Cofons from
Mazatlan to attack the French column In
overwhelming numbers. Eleven hundred
men under Martinss would also unite in the
attack, and Il was believed that Osstigney
would sail from the Pacific coast instssd Of
Vera Cruz. go. 81 7 aFt.,r s.r.a7I'-G n vi
/ The American schooner Dreadnought had
arrived at Acapulco with cargo Of goods
for the vessels OF the French feet, Of which
there were three In the harbor and another
soon expected. ..... .... 5000.
The United States steamer Mahoning wss
also in port, and would remain until the arri-
val Of the Suwannee. r.-r.... ...-..
Of Gen. McCook's visit to San Francisco to
be to obtain leave to proceed to Washington
to confer with the President and Cabinet re-
garding reciprocity treaty between the
United States and the Hawaiian Government
The national Republican., 1866-12-17
Missouri Bushwhaokers.

Sr. LOUIS, Dec. 16.-The Republican TO-
day, on the authority Of an eyewitness, de-
nies that there was o fight with bushwhackers
in Lexington, AZ reported in special dis
patch to the Democrat, on Friday night. Il
says party ofmen left Lexington to enroll
militia, Clemens among them. Clemens re-
nained in the town after the others left and
was shot by the militia, and Alvin Mason, Q
resident Of Lexington, was accidentally
wounded. No cause was given for the shoot
ing Of Clemens. The article further states
that Major Montgomery arrested james n.
Poole, sheriff Of Lafayette county; Captain
Vaughn Assistant u, 8. Assessor; VIM. N.
Greene, the County Attorney, and two other
men. II Is also alleged that Major, Mont
gomery and his men are behaving very badly
and that in consequence Of their threats,
Capt. Vanghn, q. 8. Assessor; H. X. Davis,
u. 8. Collector of Internal Revenue, and sew
eral other citizens, were obligedto Gee from
Lexington. ,,.........gl
Major Kelly, who was sent to Lexington
to investigate the matter, will probably make
o report soon. ~ ~ ~. ~.
The weather continues cold and the ice in
the river is increasing rapidly. a..
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1866-07-04
ADDTTToNAL RIVER ITEMS.

CINCINNATI, July 3.-The river has fallen
Is inches. Weather clear in part. Their
mometer Sc. Indications of rain.
tPITTSBURG, July 3.-R1ver three feet and
falling. Weather clear and warm.
The additional arrivals after 8 o'clock
yesterday, were the Mary Ament, Louis
Vile and return ! Pink Marble, j ohnson-
willie to louisville; Ada Lyon, to Green
River; Curlew from Henderson 1.-THE
Mary Ament had but little freight. She
had large excursion party form New
burg, en- route to Enterprise, to attend a
celebration to-day. The party was accom-
panied by Brass Band, which held forth
grandiloquenty while lying here.........The
Pink Marble was deeply loaded s%-..sThe'
Curlew came up with barge in TOWN.
The Ada Lyon left last night for Green
River, anticipating her turn one day ,-...-....
The Phantom will lie over here this even
ing until the celebration ends, to accom-
MEDIATE visitors. She viii not leave until
s o,elock....-..We were surprised and
pleased last evening by a visit from our
handsome young friend Blymyer, former
ly editor of the Madison Courier, who is on
a rowing mission looking as fine as silk.
The Louisville Courier day or two ego,
mentioned rather boastfully that they
were shipping from that city large quanti-
ties of tobacco, and gave 1900 and l;500,
with few over as the shipments for two
consecutive weeks. We took look into
the matter, and found one house alone here
shipped during the two weeks, from the
llth to the 18th of June inclusive, 2,23l and
1926. This is by one house alone, and does
not include that shipped by river to New
Orleans or Louisville, and yetsthe Louis
vile Courier talks about Evansville being
only pointer to Cairo. She is pointer
in business, whose example louisville
would do we'll to follow. i, e ..,,.7f, - ~
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1866-07-04
Notice to Contractors.

FKHHE COMMISSIONERS OF PIKE
IN August 1855 Between on 't the hours of
o'clock, A. M. and O'clock p. NJ. of said
day. at the door of the Court House in
PetersPuTgh, the county seat of said
the contract for building 8 new Court
House for said County.
A plan and the specification Ofsaid build-
ing. with the terms, and other particulars,
are to be seen at the Auditors Office In
Petersburgh, where sealed proposals will
be received. up to the time of letting. -
No bid will be considered unless accom-
panied by proper recommendation and the
NAMES Of the sureties, to be given for the
faithful performance of the contract.
BY order of the Commissioners. .ai =
w. c. DAVENPORT, A. p. &. d,
June 9th, 1866. uLt junl4dtdg
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1866-07-04
z9ag3GE .sBTfd oWg 10
GREGORY'S EVANSVILLE

Actual Business and Telegraph Col
lege, where young men can fit them
selves thoroughly for Practical Ac-
ccuntants and Efficient Operators. g
Ff ~ IN ~ N ff n = TIlT II E
j, 7. HANFoRD, an Experienced
Operator, has charge Of the Telegraph
Department. "a "a - 8
Young Men fitted for paper Office
in six weeks, and fully qualified for
any Office, to use both Paper and
Sound Instrument, in from 10 to II
weeks!
- H M
Tuition, payable in advance, $40.
This includes the entire sets of Books,
Reports, &C., used in Telegraph OF
fee, and instruction in Penmanship
for full course. Each student is held
responsible for any injury to the in
strument or property belonging to the
College. LIS. MAYFIELD, the Secre-
tary and Resident Principal, has
charge of the Actual Business Course.
For further particulars call at Col
lege Rooms, corner of First and Vine
Streets, or send for a College paper.
Address, u. GREGORY, President
N. B. College of Trade, Evansville,
Ind. Cjunl2 d cod w4t.
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1866-07-04

pT C;,L Rees having secured the
services of a competent man to take
charge of his Furniture Car, now
proposes to do any and all kinds of
hauling that the wants of the citizens
demand, such as moving furniture,
trunks, packages, &C., &c. Particular
attention given to all orders for NOV
ing. Charges moderate. The car cam
be found at all times, when not en-
gagged, at No. Y Main Street.
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1866-07-04

j. p. Harper, one of the most sue
cessful Horse Tanners in the country,
will instruct Glass in Horsemanship
at Mr.. Forth S Stable, at 2o'cloek this
afternoon. Prof. III. comes to us with
high testimonials as to his skill in his
profession, and we advise all persons
interested in the management of hor-
SEES. to avail themselves of his servi-
ces. ss80H it1Hn O. eG3d iy3-1t
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1866-07-04
LOCAL NOTICES.

B@ For the accommodation of the
young folks, so that they may be able
to display the Stars and Stripes, the
store of Schapker, Bussing Il CO., will
be open this morning for the sale of
Flags and otter liddel dings."
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1866-07-04

D@ J. r. Lotspeich, at No. 5 First
Street, will continue to sell at cost
until his stock is reduced, and room
is made for new Fall Goods, now
manufacturing to come in,o early.
Childrens' Clothing yet in plenty, and
going at cost. Some last summers
stock yet on hand, below. cost
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1866-07-04

NoTICE.-Thomas Bolen gives no.
tice that the reason he, discontinued
sprinkling the streets, is for want of
watero He will be prepared to resume
his labor in few days sls jy3-lttss
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1866-07-04

@- The propeller, VIM. Minyoung,
will run regularly every half hour to
the Salt Well-will leave at the foot
of Main Street. 4e II3 ASA
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1866-07-04

For THE CRESCENT CRY SPRINGS.
The Steamer, j. Baker, will make
regular trips from the City to the
Springs to-day.
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1866-07-04

RG- Hiram Nelson sells athis Auc-
ton Room, No. s. Main Street, to-
morrow morning at 8 o'clock, one
second hand Piano.
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1866-07-04

LosT-On Third Street, between
Cherry and Main. Streets, silver
watch, having hair chain and charm
attached The finder will beliberally
rewarded by leaving it at this office.
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1866-07-04
UPSTAIRS.
FAMILY DRUG STORE.

No. 10, south First Street, between Main
and Locust. .tas
A. c. HALLocK, Druggist and Apothecary.
"A FULL ASSORTMENT OF DRUG
AGISTS' ARTICLES, pure and fresh.
Patent Medicines of all kinds. Physicians
prescriptions carefully filed at all hourR.fi
iun6 6m,
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1866-07-04

p. o. NoTIcE.-The Post Office
will be, closed on the Fourth of July,
today at ten o'clock, forenoon, and
remain closed the balance of the day.
The Mails will arrive and depart as
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1866-07-04

OMNIBUS Observation-Disclosures will
leave the cornerssof First, Second, and
Third and Main Streets, on the Fourth
Of July, running to the Crescent City
Springs, conveying parties at 40c. for
the round trip. = NhE " G 3t
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1866-07-04

Factional Currency IN good order,
will be exchanged in any quantity, for
Treasury Notes.
JAMES III. McNEELY, p. NJ.
jy 4-1td
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1866-07-04

B9 Flags for the Millions for cele-
brating the glorious Fourth of July,
can be had at Schapker, Bassing g.
Co.'S A fine lot Of Ginghans and
other Dry Goods were also received.
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1866-07-04

pB IF you want nice, fresh butter
and eggs, go to the Iron City Grocery,
e Locust Street, aaF9m vxTQV
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1866-07-04

BSr Just received, at the Iron City
Grocery, 40 doz.. nice young chickens.
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1866-07-04
STATE OF INDIANA,
OF VANDFRRuRGH

II, Samuel Bayard, cashier of the Evans
Vile National Bank, do solemnly swear
that the above statement is true to the best.
of my knowledge and belief. ts.t $50 =
SAMUEL RAYARD, Cashier, ~
Sworn to and subscribed before me this
ID day July, 1856, SOREN SORENsoN, "A. y.
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1866-07-04

BALL To-DAY.-The Members of
the Evansville Ball Club are notified
that there will be a game Of ball this
afternoon, July Fourth 1..is J, "a lit s.i,3
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1866-07-04

Da- The undersigned has a large
assortment of Clothing and Furnish
ing Goods from the House of Devlin
& Co, New York o.,y toasp assGg
tAJN4 JOHN McMANAMAN, - .
First Street, near Main, No 4, n
June 27.A1w h5i-Ataeg sat sfHss -
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1866-07-04

STAIR LINEN AND OIL CLOTH, 'oldt3
sILYER-PLATED STAIR RODS, a3T9
PAPER SfACHE STAIR RODS i'll tl .
POLISHED BRASS STAIR RODS, f8ft s.
TABLE LINENS AND NAPKINS. sis
LINEN AND COTTON sHEETINGs, z
LINEN AND COTTON PILLOW CASING,
RUBBER sHEETING. water Proof) no
WOOL and RUBBER PIANO COVERS,
VELVET and BRUSSELS FOOT STOOLS.
TABLE OIL CLOTHS, &C., &c.
Experit need Paper Hangers and UphoI-
sters VIII be furnished when required. Car
pets cut and made to order. OH Cloths
fitted and put down. Cornices mounted
and put up Window Shades hung. VIM
dow Valences, of elegant styles and new
designs, made up and furnished on short
notice. All work warranted. Prices guar
anteed as low as in any similar establish.
ment in the United States. Give as call.
VIM. e. FRENCH a. CO..
No. 10 First Street,
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1866-07-04
DIR. r.. A. ARMISTEAD

- Office on Third street, between Main
ana Locust; residence on Third street, be-
tween Walnut and Chestnut adjoining the
new methodist Churchl-wil promptly at
tend to the duties of his profession. in city
or country at all hours of the day or night.
may18 dim Is :
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1866-07-04

RGr 2OO, Cords of Sawed and Split
Wood for sale. eTnquireof John Ash
ly, 10. MeReynold, at Fl Nelson's
auction room. Wv.
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1866-07-04

Having formed q partnership with
Messrs. Mackey & Co., would take this
occasion of returning thanks to my old
to express the hope that ] may have the
pleasure of waiting on them at my new
place of business, where, with increased
/ feel certain OF giving satisfaction to all
who may favor me with their custom. q 3
juno. .raer na5utE w. F. NISBET.'
Courier copy and charge Journal
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1866-07-04

D& Fresh raspberries received daily
at the Iron City Grocery, % Locust.
Street. eco y '.ol - -, '-1a
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1866-07-04
Co-Partnershin Notice.

1910. EVANSVILLE, Ind. June 4, 1866. :
Mr.. w. F. Nisbet has this day been adj
mitted a partner in this house. The bust
ness of the firm will be continued under
the name of Mackey, Nisbet & Co.
IgEnO5 1ga5 ll0 MACKEY & co. ]
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1866-07-04
Dissolution of Co-Partnership..

w HE PAkTNEKSHIP HEKETO-
n fore existing between the undersigned,
Ander the name of Nssbet 4 Wiggin, has
this day been dissolved by mutual con-
sent. w. f. Nisbet assumes all liabilities
of the firm, and is authorized to settle all
accounts due the same. ~ era raa.
W. F. NISBET.
tG95 5B0# -aNdd Y H. B. WIGGIN.s
Evansville, June 4, 1856. Jft jun6d.
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1866-07-04

STRANGE z Relic. - The worknien
employed in pulling down the build
ing, corner of Firstand Locust Streets,
discovered the. following Inscription
engraved on large stone :9II
II w f s9S Il III Al 3 =
AL Y 51M D48 o
The Antiquaries of this place have
Just made it out to mean the Clothing
House of HAwLEY & SMITH.
(f) "a Main Street.
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1866-07-04
EVANSVILLE ICE CREAM DEPOT
Adank * Christ. PrOprfetOrs

EVANSVILLE ICE CREAM DEPOT
AdaRk 4& Christ. PrOprfefOrs
WIFE HAVE BUILT AND FITTED
Wv up in elegant style, q Saloon on
SOUTH SECOND STREET, which we i'm
tend to make an attractive place of resort
for the citizens of this city. We shall MAN.
ufacture to order the following Ice Creams:
Vanilla Cream, Strawberry, Lemon, Choc-
olate, and Plum Pudding GIace.
= 8 HE R h ETS:
ORANGE SHERBET, LEMON HERBET,
STRAWBERRY SHERBET,fu ~ al
PINE APPLE SHERBET,
And ROMAN PUNCHaisi Bf BEd gFea
We keep always on hand Vanilla and
Strawberry Ice Cream and Orange Sherbet.
: "A fine assortment.of 9So9 go aI
W CANDY, NUTS. CAKES, &C. IA
Lemonade and Soda Water.
US, Med az lg and parties supplied with All
Ornamental Cakes, Ia9os 1
In as beautiful designs as any made in. New
: Ail.orders viii receive our personal at
tehtlon- oaTga s' k 8NgEY 4E38 81 81
ADANK Il CHRIST, Tod I'D
South Second ST., bet. Main 4 Locust.
june II 3rnd u .tai1ua bn0 '-If9ttias
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COIIar-Fastemer.
WEED & FUOUAY..

Main street, between sevent and Eigh tn
EVANSVILLE, IND, ..4
nEALERS IN DRY GOODS. BOOTS
- and Shoes, Hats and Caps, Clothing,
Notions, &c. Tje23 Gun. =
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1866-07-04

JAS. H. CUTLER, Cashier.
Sworn to aud subscribed before me this
ID day of July, 1866. s. X. LEAVITT,
jul 3d2t Notary Public.
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1866-07-04

8dt syes IkEa10t 9lllFGHY6 cal
hDs niHisea eaw egb,Tbni oEj (.
10 nnM .l-..nIt .Esils n
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1866-07-04
RApWAy'S RESoHA41Hg xnR

One secondhand OIL CAN, holSSne. Co.
gallons, for sale veryfIow at fIA nNB TOT.
% SCHLAEPFEKHE.
Cor. Main & Sec0u61
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1866-07-04

|
! JOHN ID. ROCHE, Cashier.
Sworn to and subscribed before me this
I'd day of July, 1855. s. SORRENSON,
/ Z jul st A A.
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1866-07-04
Twelfth Quarterly Report
" First National Bank of Evansville,
Ind, on the morning of the first Monday
RESOURCES

Notes and Bills dis sY9Fo.
counted. .....-.......4.... z 6aS4G7, I42
Over Drafts. :,.!............ III
daincAcifnd
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1866-07-04
Fifth Quarterly Report

rNF THE CONDITION OF THE
" Merchan s. National Bank of Evans
vile, Indiana, on the morning of the first
Monday of July, 1856.
RESOURCES.
Notes and Bills dis
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1866-07-04

At SCHLAEPFER's you can nrdg Ear~.,
best assortment of WALLETS, WUEKs
PURSES, POCKET BOOKS, PORYMKRs-
MES, and BILL-WALLETS.
The New York herald., 1866-09-29

Scrpps y OF the founders and unt lately editor
W Sbe Chicago 7tl6spe, and served Postmaster ~
RI c5Eo under Mr. Iincoia His wife, died suddenly
from heat disease last New Years day. He fat her
loss keenly and has been gradually silksg siIce thai
time trt F..Ht
Scripps was able writer practical as well as an
edua man. He generally respected for his hrm-
ness OF purpose and steady adhesion 20 riends, whom
he mover deserted. His father was newspaper pub
Usher In Southern Illinois at an early dsy. nephew,
James T. scrpps Ia editor and part proprietor OF the
Detroit Advertiser and 1ribuas.
Charles III. Peaslee, of New Hampshire.
Mr.. Peaslee died recently, while on a visit TO Mime
Sofa in has sxtythrd year. He was bora IN Gmsnton,
New Hampshire In February, 1904; graduated at Dart
mouth College in 1924 was elected to OIL aseat IN The
State Legislature OF New Hampshire from 1888 to 1887
was state Aduant General from 1889 10 ls47 and rcpe
sentative In Congress from 1si7 20 1853 Under Presl-
dem Pierce he filed the Office OF Collector OF the port OF
Boston He occupied prominent position IN tho demo-
cratic party OF his State and mrch esteemed Since
1858 he resided in Portsmouth, New Hampshire.
The New York herald., 1866-09-29
on. RANDOLPH AND MS LECTURES.

To THE EDITOR or THE NEW YoRK HERALD.
CINCINNATI, Sept rs, lssG
have just read article in your paper from . no
named Norton, In which s said that have 'collscssA
large under pretence Of establishing schools -
ferrinr that such not tho real intent Now, SIR
have not asked for money for my school since have
been travelling this committee TO Lincolns grave
Before joined lectured In Philadelphia behalf
80 far have collected $3.50 So and am promissd
s3is more toward said school Not ono cent Of this
money have used for myself because have no rshs
20 do so has dollar been spent for the expense a
travelling, printing and postage; but all has been pssd
from what have fairly earned for myself want -
establish my school, believe the great public will helV
mo do IT. shall henceforth by lectures every dos
lar can and apply II 70 my school, for then will noe
be said that am getting money under false pre,eneea
II has been my desire 70 be useful 10 my people In NJ
way; and better Geld possible 70 work In thar
that OF education. hold the money collected for school
purposes only and believe shall by and by raise enough
70 establish u I have also received aid In the way -
printing and board not counted In the above have
not handed tho money over 70 The easurers because
have no, collected enough to make show but propose
70 do at the tomb the 10th OF October. DO no4
think you would purposeiy inure me my cause, mo-
denounce me for my complexion for am not respons
abie for that wish II distinctly understood ihss
shall henceforth try by lectures 70 earn all get ehse
then there win be mistake made account OF ooos ~
motive Want OF health alone will prevent me fToI
trying the task and feel confident OF final success
shall hand all monies collected 70 tho responsible geo
temen who have CONSENTED 10 sct trustees aud shnI
be held responsible myself TO the world for the issshfus
honccforth continued on thai Of yours respecifuiy
r. r. RANDOLPH
The New York herald., 1866-09-29
the MURDER Of ma. mxEEyEs IN cucAss.
His Remains Brought 20 this City-Inausse bn
Coroner WiIdey.

His Remains Brought 20 this Ctty-InQusse -
Coroner WiIdey.
The remains Of Nr. William o. McKeever late owner g
the fam6ns lr4t.ns nurse Sensrai putler who, On o.
evening OF the 22d nst fatally injured the ssss
track al Chicago In some mysterious manner and whs
subsequently died OF his injuries, were brought 70 ~
city Thursday and conveyed to the residence Of s
brother No 10 Gay street. Deceased had matched NJ
horse against Cooley for . purse OF $4,000, the ks4
bong named for Saturday Of last week. The horses wo
two heats each. and onl tho nfth and sag1
heat General Butler camo 10 the stand withoga
hls driver, II then being quite dark. a sssss1
made for Mr. McKeever, which resulted In hndln1
him lying the track tho half mile post In stas1
of inssnsbility. His skull above the left ear wsS
crushed in which precluded all hope Of recovery. H.
fingered till the following afternoon and expired. me-
driver OF Cooley and several other arese1
by the Chicago police suspicion Of being concsSns6
endeavorins 70 dispel the mystery which sss.
As the friends Of deceased had no burial cersnesss
Coroner wdey yesterday called 70 hold inquest
will he found copy OF his testimony
,o,, rrvaao IE....osr s,;n os ,oaH 5Essv.. s,r
in sns The horss Baes ON .s
tie evening while so ensassa 6e was suddenly injured =
I da oS K: 81 ee X As
= ;ssf s y cs aas s Ss
are all inthsf place.
Thecase then submitted 70 the jury who found ~
deceased came TO his death by fracture OF the skull h
was thirty years and six months old, native Of NJ
The funeral Of Mr.. McKeever will take place al oso
O'Clock next Monday afternoon from the church. corneR
Of Fifth avenue and Tenth street. and his remains VIII
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