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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-01-18

V,HEa MEDlCI HAIR DRESSING. This
I superb article is made after the formula of
the celebrated ,C,,thurne do Medici. sample
will be given to ladies' Wishing to purchase
dec Is HENRY COOK. 80 81 22Ds King ST..
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FIRE m the BOWeRv.
The Amerus Hotel Burned-One Man Killed
Two Persons Wounded.

The Amerius Hotel Burned-One Man Killed
Two Persons Wounded.
At six O'Clock last night a fire occurred on the
second floor OF the four story brick building No. is
Bowery, occupied by Peter wilkins as the Americas
Hotel. The building has been occupied as lodging
house in the upper stories. The fire was first dis
covered in the Office of the hotel situated directly at
the top OF the first stairs, and before It could be
checked II extended to the stairs and cut of all
egress for the dodgers and family. Mr. wilkins at
the time OF the breaking out OF the fire was 10 the
basement The boOkkeeper, Charles LOhse, was
asleep IN the fourth story and, being unable to es
cape by the stairs that the flames were tapping up,
attempted to let himself down by means OF bedding,
which gave way and let him fall to the sidewalk.
broken leg and broken arm. The proprietors. wife
was in the front room Of the second story, and not
knowing OF the fire until 1t had made considerable
Roadway, had o narrow escape, but was saleiy
rescued. Mary LOhrmann, German girl,
was visiting In the house, and In jumping
legs After the fire had been extnguished the body
OF lodger named McCon or McCan, was found in
one Of the rooms, where he had been suIocated by
the smoke.
Mr. wilkins loss is from S. 900 to $4,000; Insured
In the LAFAYETTE Insurance Company for 5000 and
IN the Columbia for $4,000.
The first floor was occupied by Schmitt 4 KOhne AZ
lager beer saloon, whose property was damaged by
water. they are insured In the Commonwealth In
surance Company for 81, 500 on stock and fixtures.
The basement was occupied as concert saloon by
William Pitshaw, whose premises were damaged
slightly by water but not insured
The building II owned by United States Commits
soner Bidwe!l, whose loss will be from 81, 500 TO
$4,000. Insured. but for how much and in what
companies Is not known.
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LARCENY FROM THE PERsoN.-sarah Jones was
yesterday committed by Judge Mansfield, OF the
Essex Market Police Court, to answer stealing gold
watch worth $780, from Frank viter, OF No. Al First
avenue. The complainant met the accused in an
oyster saloon in the Bowery and took her to his
house and hence the robbery.
Boy BEATING HIS MoTHER.-wam Brody
was yesterday arrested and brought before Judge Con-
molly OF the Fourth District Police Court charge
OF beating his mother, living in West Forty-tbird
street. Oifcer Holmes heard the cries OF the woman
and went her assistance aud arrested the boy. He
was locked up for trial.
ALLEGED HORSE STEALrNG.--Charles Wolfe was
yesterday brought before Judge Mansfield, OF the
Essex Market Police Court on a charge OF stealing
a horse belonging TO the Third Avenue Railroad
Company. II was stated that no stole IL from the
Third avenue stables VI the road, Notwithstanding
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0BsEQUIES or GENERAL GATES.

One OF the best ordered, II not the most imposing
military pageants that New York has witnessed took
place yesterday. The occasion was the funeral OF
the late Brevet Brigadier General william Gates,
United states army who died In this city on Wed.
nesday last at the advanced age Of eighty years.
The arrangements for the funeral were made by
Brevet Major General Butterfeld, at the request Of
Major General Mcdowell, commanding Department
OF the East and were very perfect. At q quarter
past twelve O'Clock the funeral escort consisting OF
the two permanent companies and band OF the depot
garrison Of Gov ernor's Island, under the command
OF Brevet Colonel Pierson; two companies OF the
United states Marine corps, from the Brooklyn Navy
Yard commanded by Brevet Lieutenant Colonel
Broome; six companies OF the First United States
Artillery, from Forts Schuyler, Hamilton and wads-
worth, under command OF Brevet Brig
adler General J. A. Haskin and a squadron
of the Third cavalry, National Guard. commanded
by Captain Lambert assembled In East Twelfth
street and formed In line In front Of the late resi-
dence OF General Gates, the marines at the left aud
the squadron OF cavalry at the right.
There was very little delay In completing the ar.
rangcments In the house. The pallbearers- Brevet
Major General Harvey Brown, Brevet Brigadier
General ]. Abercrombe, Brevet Brtgadier Gener al
G. s. Merchant, Brevet Brigader General Hinckey,
Breyet Major General Heintzelman and Brevet Major
General Butterfield In charge OF the ceremonies
assembled in the room where the body was depos-
tied some time before the arrival OF the troops The
latter ofr,cer In the absence OF General LOOMS,
acted as palbearer, and directed subordinate to
command the escort. The CONN, which was
uncovered in the front parlor that the
friends OF the deceased officer might have
an opportunity Of looking on the face OF the
General FOR the last tme was OF black walnut richly
ornamented with silver. There was no funeral ser.
vice held In the house, arrangements having been
made for an impressive ceremony at Trinity church
AT few minutes before one O'Clock the CONN was
borne by the palbearers TO the door, and the troops
presented arms While the military remained at the
present the cofnn was borne the shoulders OF
line aud back again. while the Governors Island
Band played the dead March, The troops Their
broke by companies 10 the left into column. and the
march commenced. the coffin Ia tic meantime being
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HORSE NOTES.

Now that the racing season Is over at Jerome Park
the sporting men are preparing for the trottIng car
nival at Narraganset Park, Providence, Il. L.. which
commences tomorrow and continues three days.
Upwards OF $4,000 Will be given In premiums to the
best specimens OF the horse Nine trotting contests
will take place. three each day. and the entries on
the programme show the largest number OF trotting
horses that brought together For the first
trOt there ten entries for the second i've; the
third, nine the fourth u ltyfve; the fth ten; the
SIXTH seventeen: the seventh, twentythree; the
eighth, seven, and the ninth nfteen-making alto
gether 12 entries The very best and fastest horses
In the country will contend for the premiums. and
rare sport may be anticipated.
The 2:21 u made by George Palmer over the Mystic
Park track at Boston last Wednesday was great
performance Lady Thorn and Mountain Boy must
be az their best when they meet him. or he will be
likely to clip them OF their laurels. He IL improving
rapidly. Two years ago he could not trot In three
minutes
American Girl won good race at Poughkeepse
last week. trotting fifth heat In 2:25 on very bad
track.
Goldsmith Maid seems to be improving second
heat In 223, third In 22Is and fourth In 2:27 on
"Wednesday last at Boston Is good record for her.
Tom Moore was offered $4,000 for Bayonet after
beating Australia, La Polka, Fanny Ludlow and st.
Paul IN the Champion stakes for three wear olds at
Jerome Park last week. Moore declined the offer.
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placed In the hearse. The route taken was down
Twelfth street TO Fifth avenue thence to Eighth
street, up Eighth street TO Broadway and down
Broadway to Trinity church. The procession moved
In the following ORDER
Thirty Police, under Captain Canery Fifteenth pre-
Two Companies OF United States Marines COM
msnded by Brevet Lieutenant Colonel Broome.
Two Companies OF Permanent Party United States
Six Companies First United States Artillery, COM
manded by Brevet Brtgadier General J. A; Haskln
Asquadren OF the Third Cavalry, N c. s-N. T., com
manded by Captain Lambert
The Hearse and Palbeafers.
Carriages Of Relatives
ami Friends Of the Deceased and
Mourners.
the marching down Broadway was slow, solemn
anu imposing. large concourse OF people occupied
the Sidewalks and followed the hearse. L0eW
bridge was crowded In every part by respectable
people, who had selected that place for the best
Trinity church, the military were drawn up
In line ana presented arms while the hearse
was carried inside the sacred eihce. Every seat In
the building filed by mourners and spectators
Major General Mcdowell, Major General Sickles,
Brevet Brtgadier General Doubleday General Dur
yea ana number OF other officers OF the regular
and the militia services present as spectators.
The Rev. DE- vinton assisted by the Rev. In Ogiiby,
conducted the service The magnificent organ OF
the church peaTed forth the accompaniment to the
psalm chanted by the choir, and the immense. CON
gregatiOn joined IN the solemn and impressive ser
vice.
The service being concluded, the CONN was again
deposited In the bearse, the troops formed in the
down to Hamilton ferry, where the Pope Catlin the
II. =. Smith and other steamers were already waiting
to receive t. The tug from the Navy aa ira, loon on
companies embarked on steamer for the harbor
forts to which they belonged. At four O'Clock the
steam whistles announced that all was ready for the
start and the steamers moved from the wharf. Ar
rived at Governors Island the marines formed In
the artillery jetty ana led the way to the graveyard.
where the troops drawn up In line and present
ed arms, while, in fullment OF the last wish OF Cen
eral Gates, the body was inferred with full military
In fha at mr. 1nnU QHnu nj
army.
General Gates was at the time OF his decease the
Oldest officer In the United States army, having en-
tered the Military Academy In 1901 and graduated In
1s06. He was In 1912 ade-de-camp to Brevet Brga-
uaer ueheIai MOSES rorter ana was engagea III ,ne
bardment and capture OF Fort George May 81, 1918;
participated In the Florida war $685. against the
Seminole Indians, and In the war with Mexico was
Governor OF Tampico. He was retired from active
service June l. 1883 and at the time OF his demise
was member OF the general court martial now in
session In New York city,
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TENNESSEE.

Arrest Of Negro Observation-Disclosures Mt
Negro Church In Memphis.
MEMPHIS, Oct. IL, 1868.
negro named steve Terrence was arrested last
night by detectives on the charge Of completely in
the murderous assault on Mr.. Alexander and the
burning OF hrs house. near this city, some weeks
since. To-day he confessed that he was one
OF party which was regularly organized
for plumber and Of which Docwoods, who was re-.
Gently captured after desperate resistance and being
severely wounded, was the captain.
At the colored Methodist church In Gayoso street
Ahis afternoon negro fred pistol at q dog which
was sitting on the steps. A policeman came up and
attempted to arrest him when he was fred At The
congregation then rushed out and an indiscrmnate
firing took place. the police leaving In haste. Upon
returning with reinforcements OF other members OF
the force and citizens the negroes ned. Although
BoIne thirty shots were fired no one was hurt.
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CALIFORNIA.

Firo In San Observation-Disclosures Mining
Stocks.
SAN FRANCISCO Oct TO- 1868.
The warehouse OF Flint, Peabody & Co., on the
corner Of Battery and Union Streets was partially
destroyed by fire last night. About 10000 sacks OF
rice were stored in the building, most OF which
supposed to be lost.
Flour, IS rs q SO rs. Wheat quiet The market is
largely overstocked with inferior qualities, which
are quoted at 81 As 81 90; choice shipping 81 IS
81 So Legal tenders, 72h.
Mining Stocks-Apha, s54; Belcher, 100; Bullin,
IA; Chollar, 154; Confidence 40; Crown Point a.;
Empire Mill, 1902; Gould Curry, 1o4 Hall Nor
cross, As; Imperial, ILL., Kentuck, 261; Ophir, 10;
Overman, 81; Savage, loo; Sierra Nevada 20; Vel.
low Jacket 1,450.
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ARKANSAS.

Assassination ON Board Stcamer-R gistra.
ton Broken Up-Lottery Drawing.
LITTLE ROCK, Oct. IL, 1868.
Marcus Houston was assassnated on the steamer
Hesper on Tuesday night.
Registration has been broken up by the Ku Kux
in several counties In this State.
An examination Of the books at the Paschall House
Association, whose lottery was drawn on Friday,
shows that the Pascha House. the Memphis resi-
dence and one Sc. Louis residence all valued at
were drawn by the Association, they having
three thousand unsold tickets
Francis Nichols, q very promising son OF General
w. A. Nichols, Of General Shermans stan, died here
yesterday.
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FRANCE.

The Schleswig Question and Treaty Of Prague
War Supplies.
PARIS Oct. IL, 1858.
The reference to Schleswig made by the King Of
Denmark in his speech at the opening Of the Rigsdag
induces semi-oficial journals here to declare that
France is pledged to the treaty Of Prague and that
Prussia must not depart from the obligations Of that
compact.
The fears OF q European war have abated. The
PTesse, however, says that the armories Of France
were never buster than at the present time.
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TELECRAPHIC NEWS
~>-~~~~~~~~~~S~>~~~~~~~~
FIR ON
ALL PARTS OF THE WORLD.
Religious federation by the Spanish
ReVOlutOniStS.
.-~~>~~~~~~~
French Opinion of the Treaty
Of Prague.
The Chinese Negotiations
in England.
SPAIN.
SPAIN.

Religious Observation-Disclosures Influence
The Provisional Government Acknowledged.
MADRID, Oct. 10, 1858.
The local Junta at Seville, at the request OF the
United States Consul, have granted permission to
the foreign residents to build Protestant church
within the walls Of the city.
Don Rivero has been appointed Mayor OF Madrid
All the provinces have formally recognized the au-
thorty Of the Central Provisional Junta now in SEES
sion In this city.
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CONNECTICUT.
Of a Supposed Murderer-Bass Ball

arrest Of n Supposed Murdcrcr-Bnss Ball
In New Haven.
NEW HAVEN Oct IL, 1868.
man named Stephen Abbott, OF Plymouth, has
been arrested on suspicion OF having murdered
man from Plymouth named Bronson whose body
was found last Friday drfted upon the beach near
this city.
The home and home base ball match played here
yesterday afternoon, between the Yale Club OF this
city, and the Eckford Club OF Brooklyn resulted In
defeat OF the latter by score OF 10 to IL. me
playing both sides was exceedingly sharp and the
batting heavy. The Eckfords were ''whitewashedv
four times and the Yaes once. The students are
very enthusiastic oyer the result -
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lf9hSiutlve NOuhuhtiOus ~
ALBANY, Oct. III, 1868.
The republican candidates for Assembly In this
county are follows:-First district Hugh Conger;
Second district, Thomas Hastings; Fourth district
Henry Brockway The democratic candidates are
First district, John @. Chism; Second district Adam
W. Smith, Third district, John NJ. Hiinball; Fourth
district, John Tighe. The democratic nominee for
Congress Is 8. L. Maghan, OF Scnoharie, and the
republican candidate 10 Joseph "A. Ramsay OF Al
bany
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Mr.. Gladstone's Election PIatform-The Dis.
raeM Party Arguments.


Havana Markets-The Spanish Revolution.
HAVANA, Oct. 10, 1868.
Sugar and moasses quiet and unchanged.
Freights TO Europe have advanced and closed firm.
Freights to the United States are nominal.
Though the people here have been informed OF the
progress OF events In Spain there have been no
political Manifestations. No excitement Is apparent
and the city and island are quiet.
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THE WEATHER YEsrERDAY.-The following record
VIII show the changes In the temperature for
the past twenty -four hours. indicated by the Their
mometer at Hudnut's pharmacy, 2ls Broadway,
m Rnlaf.a
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MASSACHUSETTS.
Robbery in Sterling.

W0RCK5TER Uct II, 1865.
safe belonging to Aseph Carter, OF Sterling,
Mass, was taken from his premises Friday night
and carried to q retired spot where 1t was blown
Dpen and considerable amount OF money and val
,lables obtained reward OF $3.50 has been offered
Jor the recovery Of the property and the detection
bf the burglars
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The Parsians are at q loss for amusement and
excitement. The last sensation Is started by well
known cook, who advertises that full grown OK
will be roasted entire on payment Of dollar
visitors are admitted to the Kitchen, get plate OF
roast meat and enjoy the delicious strains of first
class orchestra
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Circulars Of Every Description and Notices
70 attend meetings printed 10 The nestest possible manner
other similar lace In the city, at the METROPOLITAN JOB
PRINTING ESTABLISHMENT, VI Nassau street.
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A.-Phulon,s ssPaphian SOap0 Possesses tho
properties the "Paphan Lotion" Is cents cake.
II viii not chap the skin; Is invaluable for the TOILET
BATH and NURSERY.
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Attention, C1ubs.-Cnps, Capes, Torches,
Lanterns Flags Badges Medals everything
campaign line at HIrCHCoCKs, 90 Spring street,
Nicholas Hotel.
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The White Boys In Blue Assaulted.

INDIANAPOLIS, VCN. IT. IbU3s
Last night as the white Boys In Blue were passing
n dark alley ON their return from democratic meet
ing in the Fourth ward shot was fired into the pro-
cession from shot gun loaded with small shot.
Five or six men were wounded severely but not
dangerously
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All CAtnrrh Cured.-Full Pint Bottles VOL
colts Annihlaor 81 Test and Wocotts Pain Paint free,
at DR.. WOLCOTT'S Office, 40 Chatham sqnare, n. y.
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Democratic Congressional Nomination.


At the Democratic Convention for the sixth dis
trict, held In Maiden yesterday, John X. o. Pierce
was nominated for representative In Congress.
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Crista dOrO,s Unrivalied Hair Dye sold nud
applied al No. 6Asor House. Mandatory, No. IS Maiden
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Buying Clothing Made Easy.
Al BR0KAw BROTHERS,, opposite Cooper Institute. Tho
one price and lowest In the city.
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A.-Phalon's "PaphIan LotionO Removes
FRECKLES, PIMPLES, TAN, SALT RHEUM, ERYSLP.
kc
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Bachelors Hair Dye.-The Best iu tho
world The only perfect Dye harmless, reliable, nsanta
ncous Factory 10 Bond street
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ENGLAND.

Mr.. BurIingame's China Negotiations-The
Embassy to be Received by the Queen.
LONDON, Oct. II, 1888.
The Chinese Embassy are making progress In
their preliminary arrangements for negotiation with
the British government.
1t is reported that Mr.. Burlngame finds that Lord
Stanley Ia not unfriendy to the policy proposed by
China and that he is ready to treat the question
the broad ground Of civilization rather than from
the purely English point Of view urged by the Lon
don Times 1t is understood that the Ambassadors
Will be received by Queen Victoria on the Goth OF the
present month. After their reception by the Queen
the embassy will make visit to Paris.
Mr.. Gladstone's Election Platform-The Dis
raeli Party Arguments.
LONDON Oct. IL. 1858.
Mr.. Gladstone's address to the electors OF South
Lancashire is praised by the liberal organs, who
contrast Its frank and positive tone with the vague
and negative utterances Of Mr.. Disrael.
The tory journals do not take up the mo Popery''
cry Of the Premier but rest the claims Of their party
In the Parliamentary canvass the brilliant foreign
policy Of the Ministry, the success Of the Abyssinian
war; the necessity for the defence Of the Church OF
England from the dangers by which it is menaced
and the maintenance OF the strictest economy In the
public expenditures. On the latter point however,
they are sharply assailed by the wings, who point
out the wide Inconsistency which exists between
the precepts and practices Of the party In power.
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To No ii Eas Fourteenth street York lbe,ween Broad
way and Fifth avenue) weopen our new Warerooms with
full and entirely new stock OF Grand Square, and Upright
from the scales "a those exhibited ~
us AT the Paris Universal Exposition when we were awarded
the highest recompense NIL competuln ramos 70 rent
Also Tor sale large stock OF second hanl Pianos oi various
makers; all In thorough repair and good ORDER
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wias, Toupees nnd Ornamental Hair.--Besf
quality Hair Dye and Hair Dyeing all eoots, ~ bAtSnse
L0Rs, 10 Bond street.
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Rtsmmering Cured BY Bates Patent Appii-
apces For descriptive pamphlet address SIMPSON Coz oos
Z t-sN 49, ,rr .0if,
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The Fumou. Corncr-9y Nassau street,
corner Fulton Tue Metropolitan job Printing ESTABLISHMENTS
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Established In 1SO0.-The Metropolitan Job
Printing Establishment. NJ Nassau street.
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Lyons MAGNETS Insect Powder.

For First Glass Printing OF Every Descrip-
10 the Metropolitan job Printing establishment W
Nanaa ATTN
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Neetness, Economy and Despatch Combined
IN the execution Metropolitan job Printing Estab
ishmenI 81 Nassau street.
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Pamphlets, Law Reports, &C., Executed
with neaness quckness and despatch twenty-five per cent
cheaper than any other printing establishment u the city,
~ the METROPOLITAN JOB PRINTING ESTABLlSH-
MENT, Va Nassau street.
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A MONTANA TRAoEDY,-Ex Governor $. W. Beal
OF Wisconsin, was shot In the counting room OF the
Post, between the hours Of two and three O'Clock
this afternoon, by George N. Pnney the manager OF
the paper. This lamentable alteration originated
in several scurrious and bitterly abusive articles re-
nectng upon Governor Beall, published by Mr. PIN
ney In the Post on account OF these articles Colonel
Beall first visited the oilce OF the Post on wednes
day and demanded OF Plnney a retraction OF
the slanderous attacks upon his character, or to
give him the satisfaction OF q gentleman. Mr. Pin
ney drew his Derringer and peremptorily ordered
hi m to leave. lie appealed to Marshal Howie, who
was present, for pistol for equitable settlement
OF the matter then and there This was not granted
and Colonel Bcall, again ordered 10 leave and still
threatened by Plnney's pistol, took his departure
He again visited the ONCE to-day, when some words
TOOK place between the Colonel and Pinney, the only
other person present being Mr.. Pinney's partner
John Potter, our incorruptibe and worthy Post
master. Colonel Beall was there shot down by
Pnney, who fired twice. The FIRST shot lodged In
the front wall OF the room and the second ball struck
the gray-headed old man little beneath the left
eye and ranged downward, INJECTING terrible
wound, telling HIM instantly to the floor, where he
lay insenslblc in pool OF blood.
coroner's jury returned verdict OF justilable
homicide. Helena f4oatondj Herald, Sept 70.