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ALEXANDRIA AND V1c1s1rY-The

ALEXANDRIA AHD VICINITY.-The Gazette
OF yesterday evening says:
A meeting Of the vestry OF Christ Church
was held at the Office OF w. @. Yeaton, ESQ.
After the reading of letter from the Rev. Z.
T. Perkins, OF Leesburg, declining call to
the Rectorship OF Christ Churcs, the Rev
Henry A. Wise, Jr, at present OF Baltimore.
was elected to that position, and the salary Of
the Rectorsnip increased to seventeen hundred
and fifty dollars. A committee, composed OF
Messrs r. Johnston. w. g. Gazenove, and
intot feasibility OF enlarging the body OF the
Chnrch building, by removing the eastern
wall, and re-erecting it some twenty or thirty
feet beyond its present site.
iltoH's store, in Loudoun county, had two val.
liable horses stolen from him oE Monday night
last. He tracked them as far south as Goose
Greek Church, where al traces OF them were
has put the police Of this city and washing.
ton on the lookout for his stock. t
A man named Arthur Dickens. who arrived
in this city on Stnday last on the steamer Col.
umbia, had his pocket picked shortly after his
arrival here, Of a book containing thirty dol
lars. He was In Washington on Monday last,
with the police on the lookout Tor the thief,
This morning. sbont II O'clock, horse and
cart belonging TO Mr.. Neal Phillips were push
Cd 0 By smother nofs o the wharf
from his harness. and towed around to 'sSweet
Island, - in the dock" inst north OF the ssLong
Wharf," where he again touched tsrra frma
A handsome geld watch was presented last
night at the saloon Of Louis Appich, to Mr..
Robert Rudd, the Superintendent efthe Round
House, at the Depot Of the Orange, Alexansiria
and Manassas Railroad, IN TINS city, BY the
employees OF. the company. In that shop.
y Last night, between 10 and IL O'clock, police
ofAcers Supple and Aubinoe recovered q lot of
bed clothing and valuable ladies apparel
which had been stolen from the residence OF q
lady on King street, and returned it TO the
owner. 800 No. s. - 49,.
During the storm yesterday the lightning
struck two telegraph poles IN this vicinity
one on the xailroad bridge over the Washing
ington and Alexandrfa turnpike, and one at
the mouth Of the Poors, House lane.
Fodder pulling has commancsd with our
couatry friends, and we learn from them that
where the corn has beeu well worked the Weld
will be q fair one. = t3s as Eesa g
A meeting Of the directory OF the Orange.
Alexandria and Manassas Railroad COMPANY
was held At the cfacs Of that company, in this
city, to-day.
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DIED..

JOHNSON. On the evening of the 18th Instant
ADDIE, infant daughter of Seth and Mary A .
Johnson aged 9months ard days.
The funeral will take place this afternoon at [
o'clock from the residence 3O7 street, betw ee
Ninth and Tenth. Friends of the family are r.;
spectfully invited to attend.
MCCOY. On the 18th inst, at II O'Clock P. NJ 1t,
BENJAMIN Mccoy. youngest of Ben am n
Mccoy.
The relatives and friends of the family are re-
Quested to attend his funeral from his fathers ISL
dence, street between Sd and 4th streets, sun lay
evening, at 31s o'clock.
WALSH. On Wednesday, the 18th instant
MICHAEL WALSH; aged 40 years.
The funeral will take place from his late resi-
dence on 18th street, between G and streets, on
Friday goth inst at O'Clock p. NJ.
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ARRESTED ON SUsPICIeN.-Private Dunn, of
the fourth precinct, yesterday drove two CO WIS
10 the station house. supposed to have been
stolen from Charles Beeston, MechanicsvIlle,
Montgomery county, Md.
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JEMELRY-Jet Spangle Sets, Ornamented
Bog Wood, Hop and Spanele Sets, jet Chaius.
Coral, Bar Sets and Buttons, Silver Plated
spoons and Forks, received this morning at
riggs One Dollar Jewelry Store. No. ABS
pennsylvania avenue, near * street.
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GEORGETOWN ADVER'MTS.

~ TEMPERANCE MASS MEETING-A
US grand Temperance Mass Meeting will b..
held in front of the Post Office. Georgetown, D. G.,
at p. m, Oh FRIDAY. the Goth instant under the
auspices of Potomac Division, Sons of Temperance
The meeting Will be addI essed by prominent advo-
Gates OF the cause, and there will be band of mu-
sjC in
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MARRIED.

BOSWELL-PARKER. On the Eth of June, by
the Rey VIM; krebs. THOMAS T. BOSWELL and
SEPHRONIA PARKER, both of this city
ALTEMUS-OSMUN. On the 18th instant by
the Rev Dr.. Ould Mr.. THOMAS ALTEMUS, o
this city, to Miss ELSIE b. OSMUN, late of Eas-
ton. Pennsylvania
Philadelphia and Easton, Pa. papers please copy
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SELLING ON SUNDAY-Joseph Bateman came
before Justice Gull yesterday afternoon charged
with selling liquor on Sunday, and was fined
twenty dollars.
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KEEPING A DIsoEDBRLY HoUsE,-Oficer
RooEtz OF the 4th precinct yesterday arrested
q 9eI mar woman named Louisa Lett. who
was arraigned before Justice Morseli CHARGED
BY Henry Farrell with keeping disorderIy
mouse. The charge was sustained and the &C.
cused committed to Jail for court,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-09-19

POLICE SuMMARY.-The whole number OF
arrests made by the police yesterday were So;
the amount derived from fines Sl1465.
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BAsTARDY.--A ,ber.keepsr namsd Howard
mer. charged by Sarah Northrup with bias.
tardy. The charge was sustained, and the ac-
cused required TO give soc urity fof the support
Of the child.
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HEALTH OF THE OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
we have had an extremely hot summer, the
health OF our citizens was never better. Not
single case OF contagious disease has occurred
during the Summer to our knowledge.
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NEW BOOKS! NEW BOOKS I!
SCHOOL, ROCKS


Under Two Flags. By Oneida, author Of strath-
more; So. Queen Victoria g Memoirs ST the Prince
C9nsort; 81: Art and Scenery in Europe, with
cloth ss75 The Confessions of Gerald Esteonrt;
BY Florence Marryat, paper; IS cents. Batfied
Frank Cowan; 50. Nicholas Nickleby; the Charles
vols. library, q; Non oficinal FormuIe in Local
dsussist should haye it; 81 An Arctic Boat our
BY Gail Hamilton; 81, The Sayings Of Or. Bush
0nida; sl75. No Mans Friend;7 Is cents. Alec
BY yy, Holms Lee; 80 Cts Good English: By
What is Free Trade; g. Trsstise On the Mule
nuhlbseh; g. Mepomene ui Div in rq By e. y
Pindar; 81 50: The Cations. By Bulwsr, Globe
toni 81 %. Last Of the :Barons; Sl.5o. Eugene
Curiosity shop Dickens, Diamond e sEi 5
$50. Old Curiosity Shop: Dickens, (Globe edi-
tion;) $50. The Seven Weeks, War. By H. NJ.
HOzier, in vols, with maps; $40.
Mailed free on receipt Of above price.
BOOK AND sTATioNERY STORE,
FRENCH & RICHARDSON,
Of Dam ulron 10
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PROVIDE AGAINST the tooth OF time and
razure Of oblivion. BY buying comfortable
clothing at Hennings One Price Store, on the
corner OF 7th street and MARYLAND avenue
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To JAIL.-James Beckett, arrested by Lieu.
tenant Hurley of the Sixth precint, was yes
terday arraigned before Justice Chaplin upon
the charge Of petit larceny, preferred by Mr..
Cook, and committed to jail for court.
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RY THOMAS DOWNING, Auct.; Georgetown.


RY THOMAS BOWLING, Auct.; Georgetown.
EXCELLENT HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, AT
AUCTION.
On WEDNESDAY MORNING, September 25th.
at III o'clock, will SELL at the Cottage, corner of
Eayette and Fourth streets. a general assortment
of Household Furniture consisting of Tables,
Stands, Bureaus. Chairs, Bedsi eads. Featherbeds.
II air and Shuck Mattresses. and many other arti-
Cles too numerous to mention. Also fine
Silver plated Grover Bakers Sewing Machine.
sc 1S-d THOMAS BOWLING, Auct.
RY THOMAS DoWLING, Auct., Georgetown.
TRUSTEES SALE.
BY virtue OF decree of the Supreme Court of
the District OF Columbia passed in cause of Brown
vs. Brown and others. being No. S04 on the equity
docket Of said court will offer at public sale on
O'Clock p: ., part of lot No. 90 in Beatty Haw-
klns addition to Georgetown, fronting 80 feet on
the west side of friedrich street, and running back
same width rs feet deep, with the frame buildings
upon the same the sid part of lot No. % being
south of the residence of MI John Fowler. Also
part of lot No. 81 in Old Georgetown. beginning
for the same at the north east corners of lot No o.
fronting on the south side of Prospect street. and
running east 70 feet then south 10 feet, then west
~ feet, then north 100 feet to the beginning with
the two story frame house upon the same. Terms:
one-t third of the purchase money in cash, the resi-
due in and II months from the day of sale, the
bearing interest from the day of sale, or the pur-
chase money may be paid in full on the ratification
OF the sale by the court II conveyancing and
stamps at the cost of the purchaser.
R. P. JACKSON. Trustee
Sc Is THOMAS DOW LING. Auct.
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OPEN ON SUNDAY.-A restaurant keeper,
named Philip Weber, was yesterday ar aligned
before Justice Morsell, charged with keeping
open on Sunday, and fined $50.
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Two HUNDRED THOUSAND CIGARS. embrac.
Ing twenty different brands, Just received at
Meich's Wholesale Tobacco House and Cigar
FACTORY. No. 15i Pennsylvania avenue, be-
tween 18th and 18th streets-ranging from BIS
to $50 Fer thousand.
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TOURNAMENT AT FAIRFAX COURT HOUSE.
grand tournament is being held at Fairfax
Court House, Va, to-day. Ample accommo-
dations have been prepared for the large
number Of strangers who are expected to be
present. Several additions have been made to
the list OF knights entered to contest for the
prize.
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IMPAIRMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
~ UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE,

ARLINGTON, august ~, 1901.
On the petition of JAMES WATT, of Charles
town, Massachusetts, praying for the extension of
alpatent granted to him the 9th day of December
1853, for an improvement in Valve arrangement for
Steam Hammers, for seven years from the expira-
ton Of said patent, which takes place on the 9th
day of December, 1861 "
is ordered that the said petition be heard at the
Patent Office on MONDAY, the 18th day of Novem-
per next. at clock NJ and all persons are mott
fed to appear and show cause, If any they have whv
said petition ought not to be granted.
Persons opposing the extension are required to
hle in the Patent Office their objections specially
get forth in writing ct least ,ssay days before the
to be used at tRe said hearing must be taken aud
transmitted in accordance with the rules of the
Office, which will be furnished on application.
DISPOSITIONS and other papers relied upon as testi.
mony must be filed in the Office tacenty days before
the day of hearing; the arguments, if any, within
ten days after filing the testimony.
Ordered also that this notice be published In the
Republican and the Intelligencer. Washington, b.
c., and in the Journal, Boston, Massachusetts,
once week for three successive weeks the first OF
said publications to be at least sixty days pre-.
vlous to the day Of hearing 80
T. G. THEAKER,
se5-HW commissioner of Patents.
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FINE BLACK SACK COATS, from eight to
twelve dollars; fine black Pants and Vests, ten
dollars; Harris mixed Cass. Suits, from fifteen
to twenty dollars. at Smiths Great Central
clothing House, 400 9TH St, opposite the Post
Office. S7I,
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w 81 Is K Il Il 8
" AND -.--..-
M n IT II HE a.

Forced to grow upon the smoothest face In from
TAURATEUR CAPtLLAIRE, the most wonder
fui discovery IL modern science, setting upon the
ner. 1t has been used by the elite of Paris and
L s with the most catering success. Names
satisfaction Is mot given in every instance. the
money will be cheerfllly refunded, Price by mail,
sstimenss mailed free A1drsssS 'f BERGssRRa
SHUTS 4 CO., Chemists, No. 265 River street.
Troy, New York. Sole agents for the United
State0, al S-d&Weo
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A NEW AUCTION FIRM.-Attention Is called
to the card of Foley & Co, auctioneers, else
where in our paper. This is a new firm OF re-
sponsible and enterprising gentlemen, and
they announce that they are now prepared to
sell public auction, all descriptions of mer-
chandise at their warerooms. No 39l \ 9TH st.,
between H and /. Particular attention given
to the sale OF real estate.
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WoRKHoUsR. Five commitments to the
workhouse were made out By tho police mag
astxates yesterday.
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THE FEKT.-Dr. White, Chiropodist, 42l
pennsylvania avenue, between Four -and.a-
halfand Sixth streets, removes Corns, Bunions,
Bad Nails. &C., without pain. Once hours
from q. m. to p. m
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WARTS, MOLEs, VASCULAR ExCRRsRNCRs
&c, cured by DR.. White, Chiropodist, 42i
Pennsylvania avenue, between Four.and-a
half and Sixth streets.
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NOTICE TO BUILDERS A ND CONTRACTORS.

The SENECA COMPANY are now prepared to
furnish all kinds of BUILDING and DIMENSION
STONE, and in any quantity, on the most reason
able terms. Arrangements will also be perfected
In few days for saving and rubbing stones Of all
sizes to order.
Apply to HARRY H DODGE, Georgetown, or at
k1DWELL Il SONS, Druggists, Fourteenth st
and Pennsylvania avenue. Washington. au 29-2w
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ASSAULT AND BATTERY. Stremberger,
charged with ASSEMBLING VIM. Bartlett, was,
yesterday nned Ss. 30. Henry J. Hoyis, charged
with aassuiass jos. Isyior,a vas nnsd s ~
charged with assAultinG, Annie Hsrrick, were
fned - each by j ustice Smith. John Maack,
charged With assaultine Patrick II eOormick,
was required 70 give bail for court, By Justice
Walter. T. "A. sullivan, charged with assault.
Ing r. T. Dorwest, was nned % BY Justice
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The Match this Afterneen-Irvington VS..
Nationals.

This afternoon the game between the Irving
ton B. b. Club, Of Irvington. N. J., and the
Nationals of this city. took place on the
grounds OF the latter, Sixteenth and S streets,
at which there was a goodly attend ance, and
the game was watched with considerable In
terest.
The positions Of the players were as follows
Irrington-Buckley.c C.; II. Hampbell, CT; Wal
ter p. SwazZ, I'd b.: Bailey. r. T.: ID. Campbell
LIST b.; Lewis, l. f.; Crawford, 9. O.; Leonard, ID
Ndtionals.-Wright. p; Norton, s.; Fletch-
er, Sd b.; Parker, 1st b.; Studfey, l. f.: Ber-
throng, c.; Fox, I'd b.; Hodges, r. T.; Fisher, C.. +.
H. EIyea for the Irwin gton, and j os. Y. Potts
for the National, acted as scorers, and Mr..
Urell, of the Union Club OF this city, was Sc
lected umpire. At ten minutes to three game
was called, the Irvington going to the bat.
Buckley being the first striker. and goirg out
on fly by Norton. H Campbell followed and
took his base on three balls. Walters sent q
ball to centre field on which ne made his first
and 81. Campbell his third, and on passed
ball II. Campbell came In and Walters made his
third. Swezzy on a sky scraper, caught out
by Parker; NJ. Campbell made his first on a
high ball 10 centre Held and Walters come in.
NJ. Campbell out at Sd leaving Bailey at I'd
two run being made.
National-Wrght went out at list by ball
from short stop to Campbell; Norton ont at LIST
on a fly taken ny Sweasy; Fletcher was also
out at LIST by ball from Sweasy, making
round o.
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CITY ITEMS.

why rs 1T Yes, why 10 1t that the patrons
o! some OF the prominent Bars are in the habit
Oh stopping outside to the neignbsring Res
tAuiantsE 1t Is simply because OF the quality
OF the glass OF whiskey to be obtained. Gau-
uers Iavorite brand, the Cabinet" is all the
rEe Win connoisseurs, and his Family Nee
hosts OF admirers. Houses where these can be
Obtained are sure to attract attention.
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Baum's celebrated Hoop Skirt and Corset man.
ufactory, 40 Louisiana avenue, near Seventh
street. If
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A WAsHINereN PRESS CLUB.-A meeting
Of the Editors and Reporters of the several
papers in this city was held yesterday after
noon a. the Republican Once, for the purpose
OF organizing a local Press Club.
The meeting was called to order by Mr..
trth ur Sheppard. and on his motion. Mr.. Jno
S.Proctor was chosen temporary chairman,
and X. f. Boiseau Of the STAR, temporary
Secretary.
Mr.. Sprigman stated that the object OF the
neeting was TO form Press Club for the pur-
pose of euitivating good feeling and friend ship
among the members OF the Press, and moved
thata committee OF seven be appointed to draft
acoDsntution and BY laws for the 20 vernment
OF this Association, which motion was adopt
Cd, and the following gentlemen were appoint
&c as such committee Messrs. SprIeman.
Sheppard Nantz, Oregon, Harris, curtis and
Proctor. ~ FE
Dir. Preston moved that committee of five
De appointed to select permanent on GERS for
Tie Association, which motion was adopted
and the chair appointed Messrs. Proctor,
Sardo, Collins, Nantz and s. V. Noyes; and
the meeting adjourned to meet again at the
call OF the committee. The Association has
made favorable beginning, and there 10 no
doubt, that we will soon nave we'll organized
Press Club in the city. ,gf5-Ee' % :. ;
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PRICE LIST Of Francs Gents Furnishing
Goods, 494 eth street, between ID and E, three
doors above Odd Fellows Hall:
Gray's Collars, IL cents per box; Imitation
Byrons Collars, Is cents per box; good Cot
ton half hose, 10 cents per pair; Best English
half hose, SO cents per pair good heavy Meri-
no Undershirts, 75c.. 9Gc. and 81; good heavy
Merlno Drawers. 75c., 9Uc. and 81: good White
Shirts, SIPS and $3.50; No. White Shirt,
<
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QURsTION.-How can Franc afford to sell
Gents Furnishing Goods cheaper than any
store Of this city!
Answer.-He buys ALL his goods for cash
sells more Of them-and is satisfied with smaller
profits.
Call at 494 9TH street, between ID and E, three
doors above ODD Fellows Hall. 1851:
WRAPPING PAPER FOR SALE.-Apply at the
Star office.
PENNIES can be had in any quantities at the
Star Office counter.
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ACCIDENT.-While q colored man, named
Joshua Coleman, was unloading coal from
a vessel near Sixth street wharf this morning,
he was forcibly struck with the bucket as it
was passing back in to the hold Of the vessel,
and severely stunned, as well as cut to the
bone Of his skull near the ear. The effect of
his injuries was such as to compel him to stop
work and 60 home.
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DEPARTMENT OF The INTERIOR,
PENSION OFFICE. July 18th, 1856
Application having been made under the act of
June % 1850, for the reissue of the following de-
scribed Land Warrants, which are alleged to have
been lost destroyed Notice is hereby given
that at the date following the description of each
appear. JOS. II. BARRETT, Commissioner
No. s4,l74, for 100 acres issued under the act
March Sd, 1855, in the name OF ames Nelson Rial,
minor child of Nelson Rial deceased and as grant.
ed August rs: 1856; October IS. 1851.
No 81 $40 for loo acres, issued under the act Of
March Sd. 1855, in the name of Leayitt Daniels,
No. l945l for l20 acres. issued under the act of
March 3. 1885, in the name of Reuben Redding, and
was granted October 6, 1855. September u, 1857.
No. 81 .3o6 for 50 acres, issued under the act of
September 1880. in the name Of Marvin Morgan,
and was granted April 10, 1854. August 81, 1857.
No IS 995, tor l2D acres, issued under the act of
March 8, 1855: in the name of David Glenn, and
was granted March l, 1886. September Fl, 1851.
March 5: 1855. in the name Of Mary NJ. widow Of
George PuffenbeIger. and was granted April 1.
No IS sl5, for 100 acres, issued under the act OF
March 8, 1856, in the name of Robert c. Fannin,
and was granted October 3, 1856 November I6,
IMPoRTANT T0THE LADIES: -INDELIBLl
the receipt of which has been purchased at high
Ladies are invited to call get sample, and try
IT. Ladies' white or colored Underskirts. Balmo-
rails, Aprons, &C., Stamped on Imitation or braid
'ns WARRxSTED NOT TO WASH OUT
Great saving to ladies having clothes, for chill
pattern printed n the goods ndsll BE Strips that
can be attached to the bottems Sf Ladies Skirts,
STAMPED and for sale at less than half the usual
cost Of braid Birds medslliOns, Figures, animals
ts
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PROBABLE FATAL BURNING ACCIDENT
About half-past two o'clock this afternoon,
Della Killerson. colored servant woman in
the employ OF Mr. John Walters, on street,
between 10th and llth, was dreadfully burnt
by the explosion Of kerosene Oil In can
from which she was pouring the fluid
into stove, to start the fire with.
Her skirts igniting from the blaze, she was i'm
mediately enveloped in flames, and despite
the efforts of several gentlemen. they were
burned entirely from her person. Mr.. Walters
happening to be near at hand, and hearing the
screams OF the unfortunate woman, attem pied
to e1tinRuish the flames; but she broke loose
from him and dashed into the street, with the
fiery elements wreathing above her head. In
his efforts Mr.. Walters had both OF bis hands
very much injured. DR.. J. w. Buckley was
called upon to alleviate her sufferings, aud
rendered all the necessary assistance: but
he thinks her injuries are too severe to admit
OF the slightest hope of her recovery. From
the unfortunate woman's feet to her waist the
skin is entirely burnt off and limbs shockingly
roasted.
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A PLEASANT AFFAIR Last evening, at the
regular meeting OF Union Lodge, Independent
Order OF Good Tempiars, after the transac-
ton OF the business, the COMMITTEE on tho
Coed of the Order announced that they had
in preparation for the division the play en-
titled, "The loan of lover" and on motion,
the Lodge adjourned its meeting, the doors
were thrown open and members OF the Sons
of Temperance were Invited in to witness the
play. which was performed in an excellent
manner bv the amateurs who took the several
parts. The room wherein this Lodge meets is
furnished with stage property, fltted up for
plays and charades, which are frequently pre-
scented before Union Lodge. q