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The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1873-12-05

Samuel Peters. of Shreveport, La,
member of Congress-clect. was cashier Of
the Frecdmen's Savings Bank. but died
without making known the "combina-
tons" of the lock- and the people have
$4,000 In the vaults which can't be got ut
without breaking them open.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1873-12-05
SANTIAGO DE CUBA, Nov. :, 1873.


The undersigned have the honor 10 inform
your eXcelency that they are disposed TO
contribute everything IN their power, and
they have the honor to await your orders in
the prison of Santiago de Cuba. God guard
your eNcclency many years.
l>ignedl Augustin ID. Narona, Guillerm :.
Walls, Jose Boitel, Arturo 5. DeMala. Justo
Consuerga, Jose Otero, Salvador I'inedo.
November 9th, 1873.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1873-12-05

Minnesota exports annually about
S1O.OOO worth of ginseng for the Chinese
market.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1873-10-26

We take this oecnsion 90 shnnk our
Friends for past fnvors, aud respect.
fully call their attention 10 our Inn
mensc stock, which We are Just receiv.
ing direct from the principal manu-.
Meturers Of The North and west, pur.
chashing direct from first hrnds for
cash ON the spot, and nvnifing our
selves Of ever. advantage by shipping
Ia car loads under special contract.
and by our own labor almost frceing
ourselves FROM store ~pcDses. We
confident In our ability 20 offer 90 au
friends and ia the public gcnrraiiy ur
immense stock ut better rates an
moro uniformly law ngures than ha
ever before becn offered la thc interior
Of Texas.
A. u basis and foundation of orr
business, We guarantee every article to
be ~ represented. or money refunded
nj our expense Of transportation.
Onr success in businrss depends en-.
tireiy upon establishing n wholesale
trade In Northern Tcsas, ani We only
nsh n iair and Impartial trial, ana ~
close comparison OF uniform prices
with those Of Shreveport, Galveston,
and New orleans with rrciRhts added,
and we choerfuiiy abide by she dsci-
sion of the same.
DARLINGTON, MARsALIs a co.
1iuutf
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1873-10-26
strai &c story.

A man has just died in Brooklyn
who had been monomaniac RON .,,J
neglect of u person to wnon nc , nvs
lent the money he saved by hard WORK
TO repay II. The debtors promise was
to return the money with interest, at u
certain day at noon, in front % ,i .ne
CITY Hall, and for five years lhe u ,,.,. |,
pointed, povcrty-stricken man was d /"
regular visitor to the appointed P'ace'
an hour before the time when i NJ eA,
pected his debtor to appear. W ne,i
The clock struck twelve, he mover Gu
mournfullly away, but reappeaLrc ',,' VI
tbe successive day, tn 20 through VIZ W.
the same experience OF expec.a.',T, 10
aud disappointment. Inc casc ~ ca ali
twelve o'clock man." n he was cai li,,
cd had some features of resenlOiel i,.'
TO those which are constantly OH ,.,a,
ring from the failure of people I, ..y 1s
their obligations. There may i 'io, 90
many cases of positive mental dl ,saT,.
resulting from such neglect, but their ~,
IL n yast amount of suffering wni N,,,
would disappear IL debts were pau ~
with as much readiness as they s''
contracted.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1873-10-26
AUCTION And COMMISSION.
a CARD.

We are doing an auction ana COM
mission business, at the corner OF Elm
and Market streets prominent pointl
in this beautiful and growing city, ana
we solicit consignments of flour, grain
live stock and everything needed oy
this rapidly increasing population.
We are also doing real estate busi-
ness - buying, selling and locating
lands. examining titles, paying taxes,
collecting rents, etc. We sell at public
or priyate sale, as instructed, and make
liberal advances on consignments. our
motto: "Quick sales and prompt re-
urns.n References: Swindeli' "
McCaleb, Editors aud Proprietors ui
thc Dallas Herald; Adams 4 Leonard,
Bankers, Dallas; Castor, Thomas ~
,,ayIor, Bankers and Insurance Agents.
Dallas; Capt. G. NJ. Swink, Dallas
cols. sneed & Finley, Attorneys at
Law. Dallas; Messrs. shryock 4 Row
land. st. Louis; r. c. Jordan q co''
Bankers, Dallas; Robt- Hare Caroh-
delet St, New Orleans.
Respectfully,
M. A. HIBBLER q 90.
| n. 4. NtpRt1n'
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1873-10-26
RE LAIES NEW :.
Inhuman Treatment OF Jersey
city JallOrS.
The Yell0w PcyerOn The Increase
In Memphis.
only Two eathS In Shreveport
Yesterday.
The ScOurge at BaInbrIdge

CoHoEs, N, Y, October 25..--The
Harmony Cotton Mills, the largest of
lis kind in the world, will close to-
night indefinitely. II is probable that
other wooden manufacturers Will soon
follow this example.
WASHINGTON, October GA special
says Acknowledgement Williams re-
celved to-day letter from Mont
gomery, Ala, saying that in ,onse-
quence of heavy rains and the destruc-
ton of the cotton crops by the army
worm, great restitution exists in sew
eral counties, especially in Sumpter
and Marengo. In some places there is
actual starvation, and unless help is
rendered during the winter months
many persons must perish for want Of
food.
Under indictments found by the
grand jury number of keepers of dis
reputable houses have been arrested
aud the gambling houses are to receive
similar attention.
The wife of Thomas Finn, who has
been locked up in jersey City since
July last for killing Eugene allies in u
quarrel, has died from starvation
Samuel j. Tiiden, Chairman Of the
Democratic Committee, has returned
from Europe.
The United States steamer iuniula
has arrived,
MEMPHIS, October 25.--The weatar
is damp and gloomy. twenty-five
deaths from yellow lever, ANA four
others cannot recover Ten nurses
arrived from New Orleans, and more
are wanted.
BRooKLYN, October 25.-The grand
jury indeed Chas y Dana for libel.
COLuMAUs, o., October p. Official
returns from all Jut one county insure
Aliens election. Other State officers
Republican.
NEwBuRG, n. V, October Dow
ing to the stringency of the money
market, the Newhurg steam mills
stopped -Four hundred men are out OF
employment.
WATERrowN, n. Y. October %
Robr. SeXbury, aged 10, is dead. ne
was great hunter in northern New
York.
PEMLICo, October 25.-Lizzie Lucas
won the half mile race, time PAS
Katie Peace won the mile heat, time
1866, 1856 and l;GO!. True Blue won a
four mile race, distancing Harry Bas-
sett 10y two hundred yards, time 1:49,
SHIEvEPoRT October 2j.-Ihe tele-
graphers are all well. lntermeEta
Mary Donovan, white, aud Jim
Thomas, n child. :,
SAVANNAH, October "a special
to the morning News from Balm
bridge, Ga, received7 TIP NJ says, there
are great many new cases this even
ing. Some of the dangerous cases are
renorted better this morning. he
lapses and deaths are hardly looked for,
-Four hundred people have left, ana
the streets are entirely deserted
Trains this evening are packed win
the fleeing populace. Physicians say
the fever is on the increase
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1873-10-26
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
To The Ladies!
MRS. M. ]. JOHNSON

MRS. M. ], JOHNSON
Has removed from the Cptohho!d
Houae 20 her new, eommodlous and
elegant establishment, next TO Goslin
& Co.'S, on Main acct, where abe
has opened a fine Line OF Millinery
and Ladies' Furnishing Goods. and
where she will be happy to see her
old friends and customers. elOdtf
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1873-10-26
HOW panic, Drew Spells Door.

The Chicago Post vouches for the
following story: A good story is told
by a friend of Daniel Drew, which the
news of his illness calls up. Remain.
ing one evening late in the ONCE, ana
having occasion to use the safe, he per-
mitted the cashier to go home, re-
marking that he would close the safe
md fix the combination on the WORD
"door.n But when the cashier under
took to open the safe in the morning
no found the lock refused to yield to
the magic "door.n He tried and tried
again. but without success. Finally,
happening to remember that Dahiers
early education had been neglected, ne
attributed his i'll luck topoor ort,hogra-
ply. He therefore tried the lock upon
'dore." Still no success; and then up
on "doar.u with no better fortune
Finally, becoming disguised, ne pro,
ceeded to the st. Nicholas, routed
"Daniep' out of his choicest morning
nan. and as he stuck his nightcap out
of the door this colloquy ensued; MT,
Drew. | can't open the safe on door
You must have concluded 10 cnaiiYe
the word" Cna1Ee tiic Wpi"'
I'M o. the kind. shut it on door.
"Are you sure, sir?" "Sure, sir, you you
tarnai ape; of course Pm sure! Go
back to your work, and don't come
f,olin, roun' here this time o the
morn" "Well, perhaps, MIR. Drew, |
don't spell the word right. How 40
YOU spell it?' "Spell it! Any fool
can shell door. D-o-a-r-e, doarc, OF
course, sir. If you can't spell doare,
sir. yo,i're no cashier for me. RACK up
yo,r du is and get out of the 'doare'' "
And shutting the "doare' in the cash
ipr's face, Daniel returned to bed III u
passion, and the clerk to his SAFE:
Armed with the open sesame OF
Udoare,n however, the safe new open
without further trouble, and when
Daniel arrived, Modified by gooo
breakfast and his morning prayer, ne
advised his cashier that he might Keep
his place provided he would improve "
his time and ego tn spellin' sko1i III
the evenin'."
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1873-10-26

Tr il % IL y: M q NJ.
The GREAT FAVORlrE Sowing Machine.
We advocate aud respectfully present SOME
OF the numerous claims of tho FlONfNiE
To all who use or cont 'mplate purchasing
sowing machines. IN doing this We shall
claim Tor The Favorlte only that which Is
truly Its own, aud shy nOtllng that WIN un.
Justly detracl from the murlls of others,
tits the only machine that cuu sew IN
more Than one direction, hnVingn reversible
feed, IL Is unpQuAtd FOR fnStcnihg ends ul
seams quilting ETC.; hlStens Them better aud
quicker than can ne done 10y hand. II vii
stnyO double sewHny pnrt OF the scam With
ont stopping the machine. II Will dun n
hole or rent neatly, quickly and securely, II
is undeninble that 1t has many advantages
which no machine without the reversible
feed can have II Is the only machine hay.
ing sclf-ndiusting shuttle tension, q great
improvement over all others, ana no ud.
iu>tud that IL does not lnlticor inUk' u noise,
II uses thread directly from small spOois,
without itWinding. Thu So advantages be-
long exclusively Ia The FLORENCE, IL has
the exclusive use ci the bt u hvmmcr, max
ing any width Of hem without ditnCWtN. II
mems, frlls, cods. braids, iucltS, quits, binds,
gathers, etc, without bas Ing. IL makes a
gather ana sews II tou baud ~ one operation
perfectly II has tho best quitting guide llle
needle ~ easily adjusted. II can DC easily
man tgCd by child. lt does not Oh Vie
thread or fabric, there being no machinery
above the cloth plate requiring oil. II does
not soil the dress of the operator, Does not
run hard, Dies not make NOISE Does not
skip stitches. Does not break thread. DOES
not pucker the mbrlc. Does not drag tint
work, Does not use noisy cams. Does not
use shaliN links. DOES no use brush pads.
Does not use a wire take-up. Docs not use
cog wheels. Docs not use u Jerking 'c'd.
Does not use an old style shuttle. Does not
use II greasy ueedle Does not use all your
patience.
The certainty and precision with which
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1873-10-26
MAILMAN g. STEWART.
WANTED,

tn rent small cottIge, convenient to the
W. HILL, SHIELDS & co.
2i.itf leI str ~.
, 1873-02-20
Seattle, February II, 1873.

THANKS OF OLD FoLKs.-At a meet
ing of the Old Folks, called for that pur-
pose, it was
Resolred, That we tender our sin
sere thanks to tie captains and officers
of the steamers Zephyr and Aida for
their uniform kindness and courteous
attentions to US during our recent trip
to and from Seattle, for the benefit of
the Episcopal Society of that city.
JAS. S. Lawson,
7, E:1i n; cilssts. nsss, COMMITTEE
, 1873-02-20

Res olutiCns, adop ted by the Stu
dents of the University, on the occa-
sion of the death of their school-mate,
JAMES 3. ScoTT:
Whereas, 1t has pleased our Heavenly
Father to remove from our midst, by
death, our school mate, James B. Scott,
who before his death bore an exemplary
character and was friend to all; we
miss him as an associate and friend; be
it therefore
Resolved, That in the death of our
late school-mate, James B. Scott, we
mourn the loss of one whose place can
hardly be filled. We bow in submission
to the will of God, 'who doeth all
things we'll"
Resolved, That our sympathies be
henceforth with the parents, relatives
and friends of the deceased; and with
them do we unite in sorrow over the
untimely death of our late friend.
Resolved. That copy of these reso-
Iutions be forwarded to the parents of
our deceased friend, and also offered for
publication in the papers of this city.
GEORGE R. FINN,
E. INEz DENNY,
Z. S. OSBORNE,
Committee.
, 1873-02-20

DEATH AT THE UNIvERsITY.-On Sun
day morning, a young student named
Scott, not appearing at his breakfast at
the University boarding house, he was
sent for and no answer being returned
to the summons at his door, forced
entrance was made. WREN he was found
dead in his bed. An examination of the
body led to the conclusion that he died
in fit. The lad was about Is years of
age, a step-son of Mr.. Hasty, of WILDLY
Island.
, 1873-02-20
Marine Intelligence.

SEATTLE, Feb. 17.-Arrived, schooner
-Lovet Peacock, Capt. Matzen, 9 days
from San Francisco. with the following
freight:
Seattle-J. W. Coleman, 1; W. q. T
Co, 10; Stone & Burnett. 1; L. Reinig
%; Schwabacher Bros. & Co., 156; A
w NJ, g Crawford & Harrington, 226
1SI. A. Kelly, s.
Olympia-T. G. Lowe & Co.. s; L. &
B. Bettman, 4S; F. Smith, 2; S. S., IL.
Rothsehild & Co., Port Townsend, II
Frost Il Fowler, Mukelteo, 2;J Latham
steilacoom, 1; W. 7. Blair, Seabeck, 1.
Will load with coal.
SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 17-Arrived, YES
terday, steamer Prince Alfred, Victoria.
Sailed ship Lookout, BelIingham Bay;
bark Northwest, Puget Sound.
PORT BLAKELY, Feb. .14-Arrived. bark
Iconium.
Feb. lG- Arrived bark Oak Hill. Cove.
FORT GAMBLE, Feb. 15-Arrived, ship
.. Kimball.
, 1873-02-20

500 to Loan. W. NJ. Yoax.
, 1873-02-20

DEATH OF Mons. DRIARD.-Sosthenes
NJ. Driard, the notable landlord of Vic
toria, proprietor of the Colonial Hotel
and Driard House, died on Saturday
last, of apoplexy, at the age of "a years.
All who ever partook of his fare will
join in the tribute to his memory
"He knew how to keep hotel.
, 1873-02-20

~ The steamer North Pacific will
leave for Port Townsend on Friday at Z
O'Clock A. N. Returning, will leave Port
Townsend at 8 O'Clock on Satur-
day morning. giving all desirous of at
tending the Masquerade Ball at that
place on Friday evening, chance to do
, 1873-02-20

MARINE V1s1ToRs.-About II O'Clock
on Sunday night. two large whales were
seen or oyer nalf an honr swimming
around the bay near the mill boom.
They disappeared in the direction of
FreeDort
, 1873-02-20

THE IMPROVED LINEN MARKER.
l. Call and see them at the Jewelry
Store of L. P. Smith & Son.
]. Il. TERRY, Agent.
, 1873-02-20

Quick WoRK.-Charles Brosher, John
Beatty and Charles Beatty, arrested last
week for numerous burglaries commit
ted in this city, were arraigned for trial
this morning. They were prosecuted
bv &. N. McConaha, and defended by
Mcknight and Leary. The trial was
completed and the jury returned ver-
dict of Guilty at 3 o'clock, P. NJ. just
before we go to press.
, 1873-02-20
Proceedings of District Court.
FEBRUARY TERM, 1873,

Joseph C. Kinnear, VS.. John E. Nc
Callister. Civil action to recover the
sum of $3.50. Trial by jury and judg-
ment for the defendant on the ground
that there was co-partnership between
the two parties, and final settlement
Mcknight & Leary, PLAINTIFFS attor-
neys, and W. H. White, Esq, for the
defendant.
By order of the Court special grand
jury was called. Wherenpon they were
summoned, with Mr. Lawton as fore
man, and proceeded to enquire into the
offences of burglary lately committed
in this city.
Geo. Allen, was admitted a full citi-
zen of the United States.
Schmeing & Brown, vs.. M. H. Frost
J. D. Fowler. Cause continued by the
consent of parties.
The grand jury returned into court
with three indictments on the part of
the Territory, against Charles Beatty,
Charles Broshier and John Beatty,
for burglary with intent to commit a
felony.
At the request of the prisoners the
court appointed Messrs. Mcknight &
Leary, the counsel.
The jury returned verdict of guilty,
against Charles Beatty and Charles Bro
shier as charged in the indictment.
The prosecuting attorney by consent
of the court, entered nolle prosseque,
as to John Beatty, who was discharged
from custody.
City of Seattle vs.. J. R. Robbins and
John Collins. These causes are now
before the court on argument by Judge
Dennison and James Mcknight FIR the
defendants, and G. n. McConaha and
W. 81. White, Esqs., attorneys for the
Lcitv
, 1873-02-20

MASQUERADE BALL. There will be a
masquerade and fancy dress ball at Port
Madison on Saturday evening next, to
which our citizens are generally invited.
A steamer will be chartered for the occa-
, 1873-02-20
In Boots
and Shoes

we nave a most complete
assortment, consisting in part
of
Philadelphia,
Boston and
San Francisco make.
Ladies is ses' and
Childrnr's Ralmoral,
Button and Congress,
BOOTS.
Gents, Miners, Logger's
Coarse, Kip and Calf
Boots.
Also, Boys and Children's
Boots, Shoes and Slippers,
Rubbers and Artics.
, 1873-02-20

hNTARTAINMENr.-There will be an
entertainment given at the Pavilion, on
Wednesday evening. Feb. 26, for the
benefit of the First Baptist Church of
seattle. Admission, so cts.
, 1873-02-20

TEAs.--If you want good TEAS inquire
or Clayson & Co.
, 1873-12-04
inlroduco and have prlntol 4 bill to ropoal tho
increase nf halary:
Afr. BUTLER (Teuu.) ob]ootod.
Tho House adjourned,
RAILROAD NEWS.

Tho Trs1n!1-1atno from Oitcnro to New
0rlcltns--Officcrs OF tho xIliuoky t.
Hhlsstsntppt Central Iznn,lr in Cairo.
Spseiat Ossnatch to The Chicago Tribune,
CAIRO, ILL.,, Dec. 3.-Qn'to nunbor OF rn;t.
way notablcs ara In our city tonight, all proBcnt
In tho Interest Of tho gront through pasaonucr
mud freight limo from Chicago to New Orleans,
Among others aro President Novel; Superln-
tcndent Alitcholl, General 1Ic.sot-Agcnt ". p.
johnson, and tho Hon. ". II. Osborn, of Now
York, Diroators-al Of tho Illinois Central 1a,road
COMPANY; n!so tho 1fou. 9. II. Eigor Vioo-prosl-
dent, Superintendent proaiicnt, aud Chof Eu.
g'noer g. D. Reed. OF tho MlsHlssippi Contral
1t is announced TINT n timetable In being ar.
rangctl. md that, aa soon M the inclined Diane
on lilo kentucky shoro Ia fully completed, roy
ular trnnhfer Of passenger and freight trains
will be made. Work on ibis si.lo Of tho river ia
about completed Tho ncn transfer -stea,nor II,
i. h1cComb is pronounced by gentlemon OF both
roat,a Al ono Of tho best evor built for that pur-
pose. It is possible TINT, owing to tho bad
weather prevailing, week. or ton days
Cd: Unit! tlat timo tic tranafor-stoan,cr
Illinois will continue to ply betwocn hero and
Columbus, all reports to tic contrary notwith-
standing. It IL certain that within two weeks Ut
most passenger may tako a Bleoping-car Mt
Chicago or 80. Louis and make no Change till ho
las roached Now Orleans mud yico versa.
supes intondcnt Mitchell and Tlchot Agent
Johnson loaye tonight for st. Louis. Iresitlont
Newell and Mr. 0aborn will accompany tic Of
road Tomorrow. 4 grand bali and excursion Is
being giyon tonight by tho oslcers Of the Dtean-
or Illinois III celebration Of tho completion Of tho
now line.
, 1873-12-04

specu1nttons Concerning tho Appoints
monts Of tstnte Officers.
Special Dtspatch to Ihe Chicaqo Tribune.
MADISON, Wis, Dec. 3.-Dovelopments 1ato
last evening leavo things generally unsettled as
to appointments lu the Stalo Offices mentioned.
h[r. Paul declines to lonvo The Neios for tho
Governors secrotaryehip, and who will fill the
place is unknown. It is slated Oh high authority
that noitller Aldon nor Potter wil DO appointed
Assistant Secretary Of Stale.
1t Is reported rhat retrcnchment is proposed
by attaching the ofTce OF Superintendent Of
Public Property to the Secretary Of Statos office,
dispensing with the Assistant Superintendent,
aud providing for purchasing stationery by con-
tract Of tho lowest bidder. OF tho numerous
npplicnnls for tho Office Of Suporntcndont, e. d.
Dean, of this city, is regarded ahead.
It il considered probable TINT Assistant School
Superintendent Pradt will be retained, and SONG
Of the beat-pooscd Bubordinates in tho various
offices.
The Democrat tonight says, by authority, that
aome OF tito old employees aud c[orlIB will be re-
tanned, while no soldier will ho displaced, un-
iosH to give place t., another, or ko,ns ono omi-
noutly bottor Yuallhotl. Tie Democrat bitterly
donounces tho appointment Of Attorney General
Willianls AZ Chief Justice.
, 1873-12-04

uui1clcnt for tho purpose, and II tho who!o
1nonth|y inenllment is not TINS dInpoacl of, 1t
Rhall 10 tho duty Of tho Secretary OF tllo Troas-
nry to oxchaugo tho aurplns for tho proaoat
legal'tonnor ocs, no far AZ practicable, tl,at tito
full sum of 820,00u,00o may bo put Into ciro'lla-
tion oach month.
SEQ. L. TAat 1t Blinll be tho duty Of tho soorc-
tary Of tho Treasury to ca,,Ho tho destruction
oaol, month Of logal-tonder notes to an extent
oq',a to tito notoB ity,lcd nnlor this act
sEo. e.. rhat tho notos iHsuod under this aot
sial', Mt tito option Of the holdor e convertible
Mt tho ei1l OF two yoars, IN si.ns Of sl00 or its
multiple. into bonds Of tho Unitod Statos not
having lcss than ton nor moro than forty years
TO run, and hoarlng interest at tho rato Of per
oos'tum: and tho Secretary Of tho Treasury is
ho5oby nut!lprizctl to isauo such bonls.
Sec. G. That wllonovcr thoso no,ca, or tho
bombs into which thoy may 10 oonvoitod, can bo
solc at PAR in gold, tic Secretary Of the Treasury
mhy sell thom In ouch sums az may be called for,
and apply the proceeds in gold to cancel legal.
tontler nntes Ms thoy nro paid into tlo Treasury.
SEo. 7. That tho notes issued rudor tlliB net
al'all constitute no part Of tho legal cur,oncy re-
servo required OF tito National Danks.
, 1873-12-04

Water supply OF tho C1ty.-'Tcst OF the
NcW Appnratus--Tho Work to Ese
Completed Next Su.nsncr.
Sptcia9 Dsspat:h to Tile Chicago Tribune.
GRAND RAplDs, Alich., Dec. 3.-During tho
past two mouths about throo milos Of 12-inch
nainn hayo boon laid in tho principal business
streets Of thia city, and this afternoon water
from tho canal was turnod In, and pressure was
applied from oomstock'a largo private reservoir.
Water WAS thrown abundautly from several
hyttants along Tho business strcots as high az
tho roofs OF tho stores. The stroots wore
crowded with citizens to Witness the test, The
now apparatus worlod woll. Connection with
tho permanent source Of water supply,
designated by the special election lust July, will
not be affeotod till ne1t summer. therefore tllo
Wator-.Works for general uses aro not in opora-
ton; but IN oAao Of largo fro on tho principal
business strceta, tho same appliance eau ba
nado ~ at tue tost this afternoon. Tnin ia ro.
garded by its citizens as sufficient protection
against such disastrous conaasrationa as have
soyora! times during tho past TOW years got b.
yond the control OF tho Fire Department, making
terrible havoc in tho commercial part OF tho
city.