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The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1873-10-24

Niotk American aUNak LOT dIttt biAtA4ur. -fs''f
same time last year ............. -l,vv1
Ex-senator Pomeroy of Kansas was shot
in the streets of Washington. October IL.
by VI. +. Conway. formerly member Of
Congress from the same State. Three
shots were fired from a revolver, only one
of which penetrated the skin. and that
causing but a slight wound. Upon being
taken into custody. and asked the reason
for his attack upon Pomeroy. Conway re-
piled. lie ruined myself and my family"
Pomeroy expressed himself totally ignor-
amt Of the cause of the attack. but it j. re-
ported that il was owing 10 Conway's be-
lief that the former had been instrumental
in thwarting him in some political move
ments in Kansas. Some OF Conway's ac-
quaintances think him insane. He was re-
leased on $1,000 bail.
Ex-President johnson arrived in Wash
ington Oct. -. and minated that he might
shave something tc say about the >urratt
case :" before his departure.
The President has appointed +. O..
Graves a. Chief Examiner Of the Civil
Service.
The visiting members of the Evangelical
Alliance visited Washington. Oct. II. and
were received by President Grant.
Martin +. Conway. who shot ex-senator
Pomeroy in Washington. was arraigncd
Oct. II. but waived examination. giving
bail for trial ON q charge OF assault with
intent To Kill.
The following proclamation has been l.
sued by the President:
w~AsHtxGros, October l4.-By the President
of the United states IT America Proclamation.
The approaching close Of another year brings
with IL the occasion for renewed thanksgiving
and acknowledgment 70 the Almighty Ruler oi
the Universe for the Numbered mercies which
he Ia. bestowed upon Us. Abundant haTye-ts
have been among the rewards 81 industry,
and with local exceptions, keailh has been among
the blessings enjoyed. Tranquility al home and
peace with other nations have prevailed Frugal
Industry IS regainins IL nherltsd recogni-
ti0n and is marked rewards. Gradually
but under the providence Of God, surely
as we trust, the nation IL recovering from
the lingering results OF q drsadmi civil strife.
For these aud other mercies vouchsafed il be-
comes rs ~ a people 70 return heartfelt AMI graf
fled acknowledgements, and with our thanksgiv-
ing we may unite prayers for the cessation Of
local and temporary suffering ! Therefore re-
commend that On Tnursdiy, the 2stn day Of No
vtmber next The people meet in their respective
places % worship % make their acknowledgment
- Almighty God Tor MS bOnnttcs and prOtec-
non. and 20 oner to him prayers tor their con-
tinuance.
IN witness whereof, | have herfuntO SET ms
hand, and caused the seal Of the United >tatcs
o. be affixed. Done az The ciiy Of Washington.
this the lsth day Of October, in the year ~ nul
Lord ls53, and of the independence oftht Unite,
states the nlnety-seyenth.
f>igneD L.. =. GRANr.
BY ne President.
HAMILTON FISH, Secretary Of state.
The Secretary Of War has issued. hy
direction Of the President. q general order
holding a part OF the tract of land within
the military reservation at Fort Mcphcr
son. Nebraska. 70 be- used a. a nationa
cemetery.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1873-10-24

HEAVY oat~ are gocA :or horses, none VIII
lcny that: but oat- can't make a horse :
look smooth and glossy when he = ohi
~ condition. .Sk.rifaE's Iaralrv Coriitign
p8,rS,rs will do thi. hen al else fails.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1873-10-24

THE attention - our many readers o. sealed
90 the attractive advertisement Oh. y. IL.
r- A Co.. advertising their great and xaluahia
lung remedy. Aliens Lung Eal-am.- Tn.
Balsam has been before the public FOR ter
YEAR. Notwithstanding thi.l long period y
has never lo-t one whit OF il popularity. ~
shown the least sign Of becoming ~unporuiaf
but. on the contrary, the call for Boz has been
constantly Increasing anil ~ no previous firia
has the demand been 20 great, or the QUAINT.
II made been 20 large. a. az this day. We
earnestly recommend it, trial rs ans one who
may be afflicted with . cough ~ coid. aaa
We warranf. IL 20 cure III directions arr ,o.
lowed. II + soid by Az ourciry druggists.
A PEnvIDENuAL MAN.-This title nov.
justly belongs q 4 physician who has y
dcl 20 the lit ii medicines new rrm-fv.
which appears 70 include an that J. most
valuable IN the old pAarmacopu.il. and
- include any ~ the drwhack~'wi
which the ~o-=ill-l Specifies ~ the FacuA
~ are charg.ahle. The Pr0,lirurial uan
T. DR. .fu>EiH WALKER. II oalii1ruia.
whose NINEG.R BITTEEs have achieved.
III the short SPACE ~ two YEAR. q d.grr
OF popularity never before attained by any
advertised preparation in thi- country.
We have too much confidence. ia the
-hrewlns~s II the American people 10
suppose that this sudden and surprising
celebrity l. the outgrowth of a d-lu~inn.
Indeed. we have reason q know tlat e !.
founded on innumerhle and Well autl.-i.-
~ticatal cnres Of almost all the bodily in.
that flesh j. heir 10. Not the least ain0ny
the merits II the famous Tonic ami Re-
-t0rativc. j. H. entire fr,rlDin from alco-
hol. a. well a. from an mineral drug. Il,
i composed exclusively Of rare vegetable
extracts.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1873-10-24

>HAlIESREEeER's PILLs for Ague. Try them
4 d1se every other dag One dose stops me
chiiis. six doses elect , cur. No nausea; %
purging.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1873-10-24

To LIT a Cold have its own way L. % assist ia
laying the foundation OF Consumption To cuns
the most stubborn cough ~ Cold, you have ONLY
70 use judiciVlsly Dr Jayne's kXpectOrAnt- .
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1873-10-24

Beat and oidest Family r~edfeia~--Sas-
fs~ffs Lir@r EausorGfar-. nr-lyNrgf-Ah4e Gartnrtr
and Ts-fr-for Dyspepsia. Constipation. p-eiity.
sick Headache. Ei1oa - ATTACKS. Al. al drrxuEe-
meats o. Liver. stomach and Bowels. Asa yo4r
Druxrs- Tor a.. E-w1rs - s@xafaas.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1873-10-24

OLD u A. VzaIrrsr DtALErs
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-05-21
GEORGETOWN.

RUN OvER.-Yesterday afternoon a little sor
OF Mr.. j. X. Bodier, of this city. was run owe,
In LIST street, ne ar High, by an ambulance loaded
with millfeed, driven by Mr.. A. l.. Lodge and
seriously injured. He was removed to MIR
Thos. Cropley's drug store, where Dr. MackaIl
examined him and found no bones broken but
he fears internal njuries. Mr.. Lodge was ar.
rested but 1t was soon ascertained that it was an
accident and he was discharged.
GRAIN TRADR.-The receipts of grain TODAY
were per boat Seneca 1 200 bushels wheat IOd
barrels -four and 400 bushels corn to T. C..
Wheeler; by boat A. s. Trundle 1000 bushels
wheat and $50 bushels corn to III. Nj. Talbot and
I:lO0 bushels wheat to Hartly & Bro; by schr
mary Ann, from Alexandria, 500 bushels
wheat to Hartly & Bro. The canal boat Nettie
Sraham also arrived with -four, corn and mill
feed to Geo. Waters. The sales on Change
500 bushels prime do. at 81 O5aS2 O6: and \ zoo
bushels good at 81 90; which shows an advance
Of 5as cents per bushel over the last sales. 400
bushels yellow corn sold at Gs cents
FISH WHARF.-The receipts of fish to-dav
were $1,000 herring, which sold at $3.50 to "a
per thousand.
RIVER NEws.-The steamer Lady of the Lake
arrived to-day from Norfolk with a miscella-
neous cargo. The schr. Sarah Fisher arrived
from Port Deposit, Md, with 80 6ss feet of lum-
Der to Jos. & j. +. Libbey. The schr Critic
riop. from Baltimore, with 10000 feet lumber
for Wheatly Bros. and 20 900 do. for JOS & j.
r. Libby, and schr. Belle Conway, from Nor
folk, with 80 900 feet lumber for Wheatly Bros.
and 70, 600 for Jos. & j. +. Libby.
. The EXHIBITION Of Bunyan's "Pilgrim., at
Market Hall tonight, is very interesting one.
and should be well attended.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-05-21

THE LEGIsLArURB AND THE BOARD or H1ALTH.
Mesers- Browne, Buker. Brooks, and Riley,
Of the Council, and Messrs. Clagett, Shepherd,
yermiIlion, Urell, Wall, Brewer, Trimble,
gates, with Q number Of others, made . tour Of
inspection to the nth and streets wharves
yesterday afternoon, by invitation Of the Board
of Health, 10 view the manner in which the
night soil, saEb;gs' And dead animals are re-
which has heretofore been described in The
STAR at length. After viewing the construc-
ton of the wharf At 18th street, DIR. Bliss . d
Prof Langston explained 70 the committees the
nature and duties Of the scavengers. The carts
and other apparatus used were then looked at
and their usee explained. The system Of re-
moval Of gorbage was also fully explained by
Meesrs. Bliss and Langston, and comparisons
exhibited between the cost here and other cities.
partment It Ii due in great part to the insult
ncient number Of garbage collectors fsixteen)
allowed by law, and that often political con-
sdsTasions are influential enough to sustain
some cases, 1t has been ascertained that a gar
bage gatherer has 800 dwellings to attend to-
making 1t impossible for him to get round
otsensr than once in week or TIVE: They also
in this city. 1t Is n Ae for feeding hogs for IL
Is mixed with ashes, broken glass and all refuse
matter. Always keeping economy in view. the
Board OF Health determined that the best rid
dance OF it was to give it to Mr.. Sawyer to be
conveyed away with the animals and excreta.
DIR. Cox Joined the party later in the day. and
took part in the duty Of explaining the general
system to the committee. On returning from
the office of the health officer, and Dr. Bliss
gave detailed statement of their manner of
dealing with vaccinations and small pox The
committee expressed themselves much pleased
WIN the entire system. and the visit was re-
garded as mutually profitable to all who par
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-05-21

Ptdntdftons for Song.-Low prices have been
reai1zed, for the last year or two, at the forced
sales OF real estate, generally throughout the
eastern shore OF Maryland. In Talbot county.
one OF the nnest counties on the shore, contain
ing land naturally very productive, impro we'd
In many instances by elegant dwellings and eT
ceiient 0ut:buildings, some ruinous sales are re-
ported; Inc Easton Gazette, in recent issue.
Our lands which for many generations had
gone on gradually appreciating in value, have,
since 1866, when they reached their maximum
OF price, under the Imitation Of currency, ana
ehe ee~pcctati6h of large northern Emigration.
suddenly fallen to q price so low as to evince
the existence of q land panic. Farms for which
in the year mentioned offers Of purchase at 500
per acre were made and refused, will not bring
ODe-half that sum; and those that were held at
$50 and $50 then, may be bought for S12 aud S15
per acre. This is not loose language, but liter
ally trueo
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-05-21

The following transfers Of real estate have
been filed in the Office Of the Recorder OF Deeds
SINCE our last TeP port
Barber 70 Anna NJ Gray, u.s. square ss
sss Eans o. e = S' .a sast 1S.
hu RSGs 10 subs sna s as ny,
t. d sa 10 saa sT Sl H. ellis to Moses
40, la $50; Z: q Hughes to r; Hepburn, part IS,
Sasni sSYs Lots and
I. G. Talmadse, lot s, square 1885, als,2s6 Nora FL
R 1s to 20 O. hspdss Lot ,u ssusrs Ss $50 Is
J. g. Noerr TO Rocco Ccnkling, subs. 2, and !,
W. Dorm subs and g, SQUARE SIC. CO.; II. XII
bonrn, trustee e serah A. Gorham subs. 80 to s.
e Mary K Wright, south part IS, SQUARE sss
May M;-C; ?: Bennett to Eleanor A; Hare,
:ss; sa If rs s :: Ell 70 b
liz, si r :sS :sssss
s:.:S sub "a sss . asssy 81 s
sSS S.sss Fs.s 81 + Ss:i.' 8
Reese trustee, lots 49, 10, and 20 SQUARE ls2,
ya Moy Seir Of ro1S foses
bee sub "a, square 5Ss; SaHa: A. Neither to W
Hesser, part lot Q, square S06, 900; 9. T. Brswn,
trustee s to Mary Al Hopkins; sui; D, square e:
half lot s. square Si e. soS kIotH ct a. to so0 &.
Nohe, in trust, south half lot 70, square $40 80;
q; cmlth ct al TO same, same property, 81 500;
square 2A and part lot 8, square $50, 5000; @.
". Moore to Z. Il. Brown, sub. 7, s a IS,
sss Sr e pt to snS Gss;
and =. Noyes, lots q and o. reserv alton C. 81 $50
Z. a. Lambert 70 W, =: Edmonston, subs. T 20 70,
SHss. f fc 8 !. to ss:e
| herd, subs. 81 and s., square xs; $4,000: O. K.
HcEnen ct al to r. Howard, part lot 8, square as
Nay N.-susan Nichols to q. j. slys. part 6,
sub. ~, square sa, $500; Maria fitxhngh et al
John Eennsn Part :gs 60 ss
F. w Jones to w. n Bohrer, parts q and IS, square
half 81 lots and 4. square 719. u TO II, square
Rs d. sa2.ISs 81 os b. :su s
half Il Is ssd %. SQUARE u.s. S,s q x. Bsrss
x ki.sSsss g S.s. IA a..l.
Fen: :ps s:G ;SS.I. ..5s ,s S.d e s
sss@; j 4 Whitney to May Q. Young, lot )
| square 773, so; Zimmerman and 1u6, trustees
subs IS and q, square ssl, q 500; y; Means g
trustee, 10 same, part 10. sassrc 7m, Si 90; G
Faunce TO Smith, part s, square 46e, 3! 100; g.
Cornish to Holden, % juan Boyle, part Is
49, gHSs ss Fl ss e
s ss SS :suss: cs
do, ESQ. . - A0''nS0n " . Ann's ~ s'0'n'0n
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-05-21

THE MAY FESTIVAL at the Schuetzen pax
was continued yesterday. Owing 10 the ihclem-
ent weather the attendance "a small The
sports went on a. usual, however, and were con-
tinued until midnight. In the afternoon the
prizes were distributed as follows:
Rest shooting-First prize, so, h. Heunch;
second, s15, c. F. Wassman, third; so, VIM.
Fendner; fourth, 80, John Leopold; fifth, 81 +,
August Koch; sixth, Sc, John Baier; seventh,
IS, e. Rupert; eighth, a; G. Xander; ninth,
50, Chris. Ebel; tenth, 81, Geo. Bauer.
second, IS, VIM. Fendner; third, "a, Louis Baier;
fourth, 8, John Bakersmith.
Bowling-First prize, H. Groverman; second
John Travers; third, Gen Blumingberg; fourth,
Wolf; seventh, Mr.. Elbring, of Baltimore.
1t was contemplated to continue the festival
to-day, but, in consequence of the bad weather,
it has been decided to postpone it until some
time in June next.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-05-21

CANINE SAGACITY.-A shoat was beino driv-
en- to the slaughter house, at Canaan, r. H.,
the other day., but took to a pond, and could
not be persuaded to come out. The dilemma
piggy and drove him out on the other side, af-
ter pulling him out from under some logs,
where the current had drawn him. But d,scoy,
ering tnat he had him on the wrong side, the
dog took the pOrker BY the ear and dragged him
10 the water, and ferried him safely to the spot
where be was wanted. -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-05-21

ado YOU like chickens?" asked a remarkably
modest Nashville youth of his sweetheart as
ne was walking about two feet from her on
his way to church, Sunday night. "Certainly
question as that?' "Because 1 Thought if
you liked chickens, you wouldn't object to
taking wing" and he crooked his arm in an
irresistible manner. Sweetness took wing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-05-21
The Fish Slarkefs-

Observation-Disclosures OF new fish FOR this
day, furnished to The STAR by George W.
Harrison & Co., wholesale dealers in fish. Nos
~ King st., 30, 81, IS fish wharves, Alexandra:
Shad, per hundred, $1,000 to sl2; Herring, Der
thousand, Sab to So; white perch, per bunch,
10 to Is.
WAsHINeToN.-To-day, the following sales
at the fish wharves were made to shippers by
50 to so; 10000 herring, from "a to IS; 100
punches perch, Is to 25c.; 500 eels, 2Xc.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-05-21

DRIVES ACROSS THE RIvKR.-The Columbia
turnpike, across the long bridge, promises to be
one Of the fashionable drives the coming sum-
mer. The first two miles is in poor condition
and uninteresting, but after reaching the hills
and passing up beyond what used to be the
inner and second line of works, the country
continual succession of hills to Bailey's Cross
Roads, the old review ground, from whence
there Is q long level on the Leesburg pike to
Munson's hill. Both pixies have recently been
much improved, making delightful drive some
distance beyond Falls Church. IL should not
be forgotten that some public spirited man has
put up convenient water trough at Arlington,
on . summer day. With such good road from
city to country, II Is . pity, IL not q shame,
that the Alexandria and Tredericksburg rail-
road company will not improve their mile Of
road along the causeway, making it comfort
able and safe.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-05-21

AN OLD WOMAN WANTS HER LEAN, LANK,
LOST HUsBAND.-Undert the heading "Strayed
or stolen, Mrs. s. Susan Hundley, Of Sheffey's
farm, Wythe county, advertises her husband
andrew jackson Hundley, in the Enterprise.
She says he left her about two months ago, i'm
company with one Manda Wyrick, who She
believes 'cOnjured or bewildered" him by Civ
ing him ga cup of coffee to drink, upon the ton
OF when ne saw q blue gloss swimming" They
were accompanied by her son "Bos, who left
wife and three children" The deserted matron
says: 81 want A. j. arrested, and handcuffed il
necessary, and brought backsto me dead or
ahve, as ne owes good many debts that he
must pay, ana he owes me a support in nv Old
age. He Is supposed to have gone to Tennessee
OF LoWa, or ont west. He Is long, lean, lank
thln beard, light hair and complexion, blue
eyes, and about % years Of age, (being about
to pay anybody fair price who will return him
20 her, 'dead or alive" and requests all papers
In the United States to copy the advertisement
naOnd ENQUIRER -'''
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-05-21

Go AND SEE "Enoch Arden illustrated by
.stzbleaax )" with reading Of the poem by Miss
Ware, at the Assembly church, corner 5th and
i streets, this evening at O'Clock.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-05-21

STORMY SESSION OF The FRxKcH ASSEMBLY
Inc session OF the French assembly ON Monday
openly declared their desire TO oyerthrow Thisrs.
Yesterday, Louis Buffet was elected presid ant
Dy So9 ballots, against 289 cast for Martei. The
vote indicates the success CT the interpells ion
introduced by the conservatives Monday. The
debate, which was 30 have been opened YES ,er-
Gay, has been postponed until Friday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-05-21

Triple Combination.
Willett & Ruoff have received another sup
ply OF the above hats-three in one, adapted for
all weather. 1876
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-05-21

nohRcRe OF THE CooLlH IRApE.-In the
'atest intelligence from Peru Is . brief state
ment to the effect that OF the s0.35l coolies
shipped from Macao to Peru durin the past
WE'VE years. 3,2N perished from shipwreck,
ana per cent Of the whole from suici lie or sick
noss. This u . ffiehtful story Of inhumanity
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-05-21

The LABOR STRIKES IN NEW YoRx-The
strike OF the shoemakers 10 at an end; all the
society men are now employed at the adyauced
rates. The ship joiners are engaged in organ
$3.50 to - per day. The horseshoers heretofore
employed BY the city lines OF railroads continue
70 bold ont, and are confident that the com
Ranies VII soon have to yield to their demands.
supply the place Of the strikers have Joined the
matcOntents, and are now supported nv tho or
eaninaon: The journeymen cigF m akers are
wages. The laborers' Union has forbidden its
me1bers 10 wheel brick OF mortar In barrows.-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-05-21
OFT ITEMS.
HATS!

TuRCo-RussIAN BATHS; also, Medicated Va
por Baths, for all skin disease, at DIR. Shedd e,
903 E street. 52O.6:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-05-21

ARCHBISHOP BAILEY, after confirming 70
persons at St Martins (colored) church yester-
day, visited St JOseph's and st. yincent's asy-
lums, the house Of the aged and infirm, con-
Quoted by the Little Sisters OF the Poor, and
The Visitation Convent, in this CITY, in each of
which institutions he was cordially welcomed
And pleasantly entertained. Confirmation was
administered by the archbishop this morning
late Conception
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-05-21
LOCAL NEWS.


WaiPsOperd Horss.-The comedian Joe. Mxr-
ply, in "Help."
fAestey Ccmssve-Prof Harris and other stars,
songs, dances, &c
Judiciary Sqaare.-Festival OF the woneIs
Christian Association.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-05-21

CAUTIoN.-Purchaserso Of the Peruvian Syrup
"a protected solution of the prot0xide Of from
are cautioned against being deceived by any of
the preparations of Peruvian bark, or bark and
iron, which may be offered them. Every bottle
Of genuine has Peruvian Syrup mot Peruvian
fore purchasing. 1916
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-05-21

"HELP" Joe Murphy tonight by atteu ling
Walls Opera House where his new drama is 10
be performed for the third time. There h some
good acting and q number Of startling scenes
and tableaux In the piece.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-05-21

MASTER c. V. MORRIS, L. 8. N, who for
many years past has been on duty at the Wash
ington navy yard, will, In a few days, remove
TO Sackett's Harbor, New York, and take charge
Of the naval post at that point. Mr.. Morris has
always been very popular with the residents of
the east end. and the workmen in the yard par
ticularly, and he and Mrs. Morris will be great
1y missed. having been active In works of chari-
". Mr.. Morris entered the navy in 1918, and
has therefore been in the service IS wears
During the war, when the navv yard was worked
To Its full capacity, he. notwithstanding his ad-
vanced age, was one Of the most active officers
In the yard, and when the troops were landed in
Alexandra under the command of the lamented
the steamers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-05-21

SILvER-PLATRD COUNTER FIXTURES and
Steel Fountains for Soda Water, to loan free Of
charge, by Palmer & Green, Georgetown. VS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-05-21

AYERS CHERRY PICTORIAL, the worlds
great remedy for Colds, Coughs and Consu mp
ton. m,w,f&W
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-05-21

PROOF OF DEATH In CASES OF LIFE INsuR-
ANCE.-The Chicago Tribune has the follow
ing
Dies MONIES, May 15-In the United States
circuit court to-day, in the case of Hattie b.
Tisdale vs.. The Mutual Benefit Life Insurance
company, the jury rendered for plaintiff The
plaintiffs husbands life was insured in the
Mutual Benefit when he disappeared mysterious
y IN Chicago 1867. Suit was brought to cover
the amount Of the policy, defendant claiming
that Tisdale's disappearance was no proof Of
death. Letters of administration had been
taken out, and the court to-day decided that
such letters were evidences of Tisdsle's death
and 80 instructed the jury. Defense could not
prove that he was not dead. The case has eye
cited great interest and been long contested.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-05-21

GRAND EXCURSIONS To EURoPR.-Those
wishing TO visit Spain, Portugal, italy, Sicily,
Egypt, and the Adriatic, via Glasgow, this sea-
son can do 80 cheaply by the grand excursions of
the Anchor line, in reference to which the
agent in this city, Mr.. A lex. Williamson, 1855
Pennsylvania avenue, can give valuable infor-
nation and furnish tickets, plans of vessels,
&c, IL desired Mr.. Williamson is a native of
''Old Scotia" Tourists will find IL to their in
crest to call on him.