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The New York herald., 1873-08-09

1t is supposed. drowned, having jumped overheard
to escape the flames.
The fire was first discovered about twenty min
utes before eleven O'Clock and Kenney states thas
in less than ten minutes the vessel was envelopea
IN names and now lies where she was run
aground burned to the waters edge. Chatter
toms Point Is Just opposite to Maryland Point. and
THE SURVIVORS or THE DISASTER
have been made as comfortable as possible at
stewart's and near that place, where they will
remain till about nine O'Clock this Saturday
morning, at which time the steamer Georgans
will take them on board. expecting to reach this
city about nine O'Clock P. NJ.
About one-half the passengers on the Wawassee
were women and children. many OF whom were en-
route to the country places along the Potomac, to
spend short time pleasuring with their friends.
There were quite . number OF colored people
among the passengers
THE wAwAssEr
is q sidewheel steamer OF about three hundred and
fifty tons. and was engaged IN running between
Washington and the landings along the Potomac.
She was insured for $2s,ooo. When she left here
this morning 1t was supposed she was In perfect
order, and the origin or the fire is at present un-
known.
THE GREW OF THE wAwAssET
consisted Of Captain Wood. clerk two engineers,
two fremen, barkeeper. four deck hands and .
chambermaid.
As soon as the particulars OF the disaster be-
came known to-night-quarter past one A.
M.-great crowds collected about the wharves
and the steamer Express was boarded
by hundreds of persons anxious to learn the fate
OF friends on the tl-fated steamer, but as
the registry list was destroyed, no positive
particulars as to names could be gained
1t Is impossible to obtain correct list before the
arrival Of the survivors the Georgiana, which is
expected at nine O'Clock p. M. to-day Saturday.
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TEH EIGHTH WARD MURDER
Identification Of the Body.

Thomas Percy, mate OF the schooner Benjamin.
English, OF New Bedford, Mass, and Captain @. 7.
JONES' OF Bergen Point, called at the Eighth pre-
cinct station house yesterday afternoon and
saw the studs and suspenders taken from Carson.
They then went to the Morgue and iden-
titled the body OF the man who was
murdered In the grocery store at the corner OF
Greene and Bro0me streets on Monday last a1
that OF Captain James Hardwin, OF Fall River.
captain OF the above vessel. He has wife and
several children at New Bedford. Further testi-
mony was given by a card found In one of mia
pockets, bearing the name OF the drm OF Cotiin 4
G00dward, relating to force pump, and con tain :
ing instructions as TO its use Instructions were
given aud arrangements made to have tine boiv
forwarded " New ReaIord L9g 1pypa.
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The Fusion OF Bourbon Intcrests-The
Prospect OF . Restoration.
Count de Chambord has, as we are informed
from Vienna, again accepted the throne of
France. The tender was made to him by q
deputation of French legtimists some short
time since. He has now directly replied, ac-
cepting. He always and ever accepts; it is
according to dynastic rule and in accordance
with the creed of Divine right Whether the
King dc jure will be more lucky in his crown
realizations just at present than he has been
heretofore remains for solution. He argues
his case with great ingenuity, as will be seen
elsewhere in the columns of the HERALD.
From Vienna we learn that the Count
aforesaid, who hopes to be Henry the
Fifth, has politely returned the visit of
the Count de Paris The interview we are
told, lasted an hour. It is said that the Count
de Paris formally acknowledged the Count de
Chambord to be the head of the house of
Bourbon and of the royal line of France. It
becomes evident that, for a time at least, a re-
conciliation, 80 far as the two princes are con-
cerned has been effected. Looked at from q
royalist standpoint, reconciliation of the
heads of the two houses-the elder and the
younger-is, in present circumstances, the one
thing needful. De Chambord, though mar
ried, is childless, and there is every reason to
believe that he will be the last representative
of the elder branch of the Bourbons. At his
death De Paris will be the recognized head of
t1o rop ;1x n hoo hooy, he Ia
sire of the French royalists to bring about q
reconcilation--the plan being that De
Chambord shall take the throne, De
Paris being recognized as heir ap-
parent De Chambord is ffty-three
years of age and De Paris Is thirty
five. 1t is no longer doubtful that Mac
Mahon favors q fusion of the interests of
the two houses and MacMahon, more
than any other man to-day, is master of the
situation in France. The imperalists are
understood to be more or less in favor of the
restoration, the Prince Imperial being yet too
young to allow them to push his claims with
any prospect of success It does seem as if q
determined attempt were about to be made to
stiAe the Republic. The Assembly is omnipo-
tent, and if the Assembly is determined to
restore the monarchy there is not, 80 far as we
can see, any power in France strong enough
to hinder them MaoMahon may be strong
enough to play the role of General Monk
but the French are peculiar people, and it
would not be at oil wonderful. strong as Mac
Mahon is with the army, if he should be
found counting without his host France ia
evidently on the eve of another crisis, and it
remains to be seen how she will comport her
self. The Republic ought not to go down
without struggle A royalist restoration
will not make the Empire impossible, nor
will it quench the hopes of republicans. The
old factions will remain, and the struggle for
supremacy will be resumed.
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WEATHER REPORT.
WAR DEPARTMENT.,
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF SIGNAL OFFICER,
" ASH NGTON D. c.. August 0. 1871 A. M.

OFFICE OF THE CHIEF SIGNAL OFFICER,
WASHINGTON, D. c., August 0, 1871 A. M. }
Synopsis for the Past Ttoentv:f0ur Hours.
The barometer has risen over the lower lakes and
the Middle States with northwesterly to south.
westerly winds and partly cloudy weather.
generally calm, clear weather and rising baro-
meter prevaes in New England; falling baro
meter. northeasterly to southeasterly winds
and partly cloudy weather in the Northwest and
upper lake region, and thence TO Kentucky and
Missouri southeasterly winds partly cloudy weather
in the Gulf and South Atlantic States, with light
rain In the Lower Mississippi Valley.
Probabilities.
For the northwest and upper lakes and
thence to the lower Ohio valley, falling
barometer, south-easterly winds, warmer and
partly cloudy weather from the lower
lakes to West Virginia. northeasterly to
southeasterly winds, generally clear and temper
arily cooler weather: for the Middle Atlantic States
northery veering to southeastery winds, clear
and slightly cooler weather; for New England
northerly winds and clear cooler weather. For
the South Atlantic and Gulf States southeasterly
winds, falling barometer, warmer and partly
cloudy weather with light coast rains in the
evening.
The Weather I'm This City Yesterday.
The following record will show the changes in
the temperature for the past twenty -four hours in
comparison with the corresponding day of last
year, as indicated by the thermometer at Hudnut's
Pharmacy HERALD Building
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The REVENUE AND CUSTOMS RETURNS OF
FRANCE for the first six months of the present
year show that the Republic has been taking
less from its neighbors and sending them
more that imports have diminished and the
exports increased The total revenue of the
nation from all sources was SIG, 600, 900 francs,
II very large increase over that Of the CORE
spending period OF 1872. France has adopted
the words Industry patience and honesty" as
her motto, and under this inscription France
VIII 's ever young and always fruitful
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WITH SUPPLEMENT Mt
New York, Saturday, August 0, 1873.
THE NEWS OF YESTERDAY.
The Contents of TO-Day's
Herald.

'THE CITY PUBLIC WORKS COMPTROLLER
GREEN AND HIS OBSTRUCTIVE STRICT
CONSTRUCTION POLICYn-LEADING ARTI-
CLE-FOURTH PAGE.
STEAMBOAT HOLOCAUST ON THE POTOMACl
BURNING OF THE wAwASSETTl TERRI
BILE SCENES ON BOARDl UPWARDS OF
FIFTY PASSENGERS LOST-FoURrH PAGE.
LONG LIVE HENRY vi ACCEPTANCE OF THE
THRONE OF FRANCE BY COUNT DE CHAM
BORD FROM THE LEGITIMISTS- -INCREAS-
ING REVENUE TO THE FRENCH GOVERN
MENT-PRUSSIA'S INDEMNITY NEARLY
ALL PAID OFF-FIFTH PAGE.
SPANISH INSURGENT CITIES SURRENDERING
TO THE GOVERNMENT TROOPS-ENGLISH
CABINET Observation-Disclosures OCEAN
TELEGRAPH FACILlTIES-CHOLER IN
THE PRUSSIAN BARRACKS AT BERLIN
WRECK OF AN AMERICAN WHALER-
FIFTH PAGE.
ATTEMPTED ASSASSINATION OF THE HOsPODAR
OF MONTENEGRO SKETCH OF HIS LIFE
FIFTH PAGE.
DIEPPEl HERALD CORRESPONDENCE FROM
THE FAMOUS NORMAN WATERING
PLACE! LIVELY SKETCHES OF FRENCH
SEASHORE SOCIE1Y-THIRD PAGE.
LIFE AT LONG BRANCH THE RACERS AT MON
MOUTH PARK-THIRD PAGE.
WONDERS OF THE YELLOwsTONE THE "BAD
LANDS" OF ALKALI AND DUST SUFFER
lNGS OF THE TROOPS-TENTH PAGE.
INDEPENDENCE BELL PHILADELPHIAS CEN
TENNIAL RELIC ITS HISTORY AND THE
LIFE OF THE NATION-SxTH PAGE.
THE LAST EXECUTED MEXICAN CHIEFTAINl
MANUEL LOSADA, THE ''TIGER OF THE
ALICIA" HIS WONDERFUL CAREER-SIxrH
PAGE.
ANNUAL CRUISE OF THE NEW YORK YACHT
CLUBi A SLOW RACE ON LONG ISLAND
SOUND-SIxTH PAGE.
THOTTING AT BUFFALO PARK TWO FINELY
CONTESTED RACES-FIFTH PAGE.
THE STEAMSHIPS ERNST MORITz ARNDT
AND ALABAMA THE FORMER PROBABLY
SAFE, AND NO TRUTH IN THE REPORT OF
THE LOSS OF THE LATTER-THIRD PAGE
METHODIsM AT OCEAN GRovEl A FASHION
ABLE CAMP MEETING-THIRD PAGE.
EXECUTION IN NORTH CAROLINAi HARLEY
JONES, NEGRO, HANGED FOR THE
MURDER OF ROBERT MILLERl HORRIBLE
SCENE, CAUSED BY THE BUNGLING OF
THE OFFICERS OF THE LAw-FIFTH PAGE
A SMALL WAR BETWEEN TIL COMPTROLLER
AND THE COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC
WORKS. SHARP LETTER FROM MR.. VAN
NORT-SIxTH PAGE.
PROCEEDINGS IN THE HEALTH BOARD THE
DANGERS OF UNRIPE FRUIT OFFAL AND
TIE NEW YORK RENDERING COMPANY
EIGHTH PAGE.
THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND CITY I'M
PROvEMENTS WORK ACCOMPLISHED
EIGHTH PAGE.
CITY REAL ESTATE ASSESSMENTS AN
ALLEGED QUEER EXHIBIT-EIGHTH PAGE.
CORONER's INQUEST IN THE EIGHTH WARD
MURDER COMMITTAL OF COBURN-COUR1
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES PAGE.
THE SUMMER TIDE IN WALL STREET. MONEY
ACTIVE AND SECURITIES STRONG-GEN.
ERAL MARKETS-NINTH PAGE.
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The FRENCH INDEMNITY TO GKRMANY-
France has completed the payment of
the third quarter of the last milliard OF
the war indemnity to the Prussians. This
fact proves that France is really the
most wonderfully recuperative nation OF
the Old World, and also that her home in
dustrial resources are almost inexhsustible by
reason Of their rapid accumulation. Prussia
is placed on her ''last quarter" but Bismarck
will no doubt bear himself bravely in that sad
financial contingency
The New York herald., 1873-08-09

STREET DISTRACTIONS have become matter
of suferance in this city, and few raise their
voices against them. Yet, if we mistake not,
there is law against such nuisances. The
streets of the city are popularity supposed
to be the property of the public. Building
contractors think otherwise. In this wonderful
reform age of ours would it be too much to
direct the attention Of the police and their
superiors to the many violations of the law
which meet the eye in all the cross streets up
town2
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people deeply and widely. Many diplomatic
complications would arise. Vienna, Rome
and Constantinople would be specially moved.
and without doubt Berlin and st. Petersburg
would sympathize anxiously and acutely.
Prince Nicholas and the neighboring COM
msnities have good reason to be thankful for
his narrow escape.
The New York herald., 1873-08-09

Home Guards OF Cespedes Firing tho
Susceptible Heart OF New York.
SYRACUSE, N. Y, August 8, 1873
General Thomas Jordan addresseda large meeting
at the City Hall this evening In behalf OF the Cuban
cause. Mayor wallace presided and made bret
speech, expressing sympathy with Cuba, and said
thereon. Much enthusiasm prevailed.
The New York herald., 1873-08-09

AN INDIAN FIGHT ON THE PLAINS is re-
ported elsewhere as having occurred between
the Pawnees and their ancient enemies, the
Sioux, near the Republican River, Nebraska
One hundred Of the former are reported
killed. The red man seems resolved on taking
the problem of Indian extinction into his own
hands
The New York herald., 1873-08-09

AN EASTERN PRINCE IN DANGER OF AssAs-
srNArroN.-By telegram from Vienna we are
informed that the life of the Prince Hospodar
of Montenegro, Nicholas the First was
attempted by assassins yesterday. His High
ness was severely wounded. His predecessor
on the throne, Danio the First, was cut off
from life by the hands of murderers. The
sudden death Of Prince Nicholas, particularly
by assassination. would aQitate the Eastern
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THE CANADIAN G. N.

IA RcpOrt OF the InvesttHAtfnE COmmft-
tee To he Presented Next Week.
TORONTO, August 8, 1873.
The Pacific Railway Investigating COMMITTEES
Will present report next week, the Do
minion Parliament reassembling on Wednes-
day. The committee, being hampered By
want OF authority to take sworn testimony, has
made little or no progress In the Investigation.
The supporters OF the Ministry favor an immediate
pr0rogation; but the opposition demand that the
committee must first be given full power for the
purpose OF the inquiry they have in hand.
The New York herald., 1873-08-09
THE CUBAN CAUSE.

AVHr8RC
Average temperature for corresponding date
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DREADFUL CALAMITY.
The Steamboat Wawassett
Burned on the Potomac.
OVER FIFTY PASSENGERS LOST.
Flame and Smoke Drive Off the
Firemen.
NO BOATS OR LIFE PRESERvERS AT HAND
DISTRESSING CONFUSION.
Passengers Leap Overheard and Are
Carried Away.
NO ASSISTANCE AT HAND.
Striking Two Hundred Yards
from the Virginia Shore.
Statement Of the Barkeeper ON
Board.
Passengers Leap Overheard and Ar
Carried Away.
NO ASSISTANCE AT HAND
Striking Two Hundred Yards
from the Virginia Shore.
Statement Of the Barkeeper ON
Board.

Burning OF tho steamer Wawassot on
tho Potomac.
WAsHINGr0N d. O., August 8, 1873.
Tho steamer Wawasset, Of Washington with
large number Of passengers on board, was burned
or Aoquia creek this evening. Report says fifty
persons were lost. Particulars expected.
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Details or tho Dreadful Disaster.
FREDERICKSBURG, Va, August 8, 1873.
The steamer Wawassett. running on the Poto-
mao River, between washington and Curriman,
took fire about twelve O'Clock to-day at Chatalon
landing and was destroyed She had about $50 pas.
sengers on board, and between forty and fifty lives
are lost Six bodies were found up to two O'clock
three white ladies. one child and two colored
children.
Miss Virginia Warburg, Of Glymont
Miss BETTE Saunders and child from Curriman
are among the dead.
The others have not been recognized.
George W. Cook, of Warsaw. Va. isnIsslng.
Captain Wood did not leave the boat until forced
to do 80 by the flames.
The fire was first discovered in the engine room.
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favorably situated for making commodious
and beautiful piers wharves and docks, and
hardly any have worse They disgrace the city,
Yet the work that was projected is suspended
through false idea of economy and want Of
public spirit. No doubt the best system of
improvements along the whole water front on
both sides of the island could be executed
without any loss to the city or any unneces-
sary burden upon the taxpayers. With all the
superior advantages and facilities that would
be given to shipping the dues charged ship
masters and our merchants need not be in
creased vast revenue, fully sufficient 10 pay
interest on the cost of the improvements might
be derived from warehouse sites along the
docks and wharves. Then, what convenience
and saving it would be in the handling and
local transportation of merchandise if, in
connection with such beautiful sys-
tenn of piers, wharves and docks and
adjoining warehouses, there should be
freight as well as passenger railroads along
the rivers and crosswise into the business
centres. The filth, obstruction and confusion
we now see on the side of the rivers and by
the shipping would be removed in great part
or entirely
Look, too, at the markets, particularly at
Washington Market. Instead OF being
slightly and clean-clean enough, as it
ought to be, for ladies to vist-it is
simply disgusting and disease breeding
Washington Market and all the downtown
markets, which are much in the same con-
dition as that, should have handsome struc-
lures. be we'll drained and DO kept az clean ~
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-05-25

TO LET FOX BUSINESS PURP0sEs:
"A rrEsrIos.
NOW READY FOR OCCUPANCY.
NEW FIRE PROOF BUILDING.
FULTON. NASSAU AND ANN STREETS.
ELEGANT OFFICES TO RENT IN THE ABOVE
FIREpRooy. WELL LOCATED BUILDING BEING IN
CLOSE PROXIMITY TO THE
CITY HALL THE COURTS, THE POST OFFICE,
&C. &C.
OFFICES SUITABLE FOR LAWYERS, BROKERS,
BANKS. INSURANCE COMPANIES. &C., &C, CAN BE
HAD. sINGLY OR EN- SUITE, OF ANY DESIRED
SIZE, FROM loxi2 FEET TO 2sxs7 FEET. At $780,
500. $500 AND UPWARD TO $l2.coo, ACCORDING TO
SIZE AND LOCATION.
TIE ABOVE BUILDING IS
COMPLETELY FIREPROOF,
READY FOR OCCUPANCY,
HEATED BY STEAM, AND HAS TWO FIRST CLASS
PASSENGER ELEVATORS AND ALL MODERN I'M
! PRovEMENrs.
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DEsT LOCATION IN THE CITY FOR BUSINESS
ID purposesA three story furnished House u let sit
ned second door west of Broadway between Tenth and
Twelfth streets moderate Furniture be sold
very low, Address FRED MILLER, Sl5ts Broadway.
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A NEATLY FURNISHED ROOM, TO GENTLEMEN
~ only, with gas hot and cold water. lO4 West Twen-
ticth street, near Sixth avenue.
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out board three large Rooms. with closets hot and
cold water and bath will be let singy or together 70
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A FEW FURNISHED ROOMS TO LET-EN SUITE OR
N singly; family private: rent reasonable Inquire
at 3ls West Twenty third street, Erie Railway ONCE
ana Grand Opera House.
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AFFICFS-FINE NEW OFFICES IN BUILDING I267
~ Broadway. between Thiry-tirst and Thirty second
sreots rent $50 $780, Apply to W. $. MELDRUM, 269
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ITO LET-FURNISHEI, DELIGHTFULLY."- SITUATED
L Ninety-sevcnth street. commanding a beautiful
view OF the Hudson River House. with five Lots of
Ground suitable for Summer Winter residence Ap
ply to @. u. HILYARD IA East Fortynnth street after
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-05-25

ITO LET-FURNISIIED ROOMS FOR LADIES AND
gentlemen by the day. IA East Twenty second street.
between Third and Lexington avenues,
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A LADY HAS FURNISHED FRONT ROOM TO LET
to quiet party, for permanent or occasional use.
to for good accommodation with respectable party
who Is not inquistive. Address L. L., station +.
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ITO LET-A SECOND AND THIRD STORY FRONT
Room, furnished, in private family, Fiftictt
street. at 81 each week. Address II. g. f., Herald
office.
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E,0 LET-A NICELY FURNISHED FRONT ROOM, ON
i second floor, In private American family, Tor two
single gentlemen at ~ Rivngton street. Allen. Call
for three days
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NNO LET-THREE SPLENDID ROOMS, TOGETHER
J. separately, either furnished unfinished, to
gentlemen only. 1876 Second avenue, near St Marks
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DROADWAY.-FIRSTF FLOOR FRONT OFFICE VIII.
ID be rented cheap; immediate posse ssion Apply pei
sonally to MORRIS SIMMONDS, Dramatic Agency, 60
Broadway, corner of Houston street.
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A HANDSOMELY FURNISHED SECOND STORY
IA front Room In private family, with full or partial
Board; bath on floor references required. 1873 East
Ffty-sec0nd street.
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VERY CHEAP-PLEASANT, LARGE, WALNUT FUR
nished Room, for one or more; bathroom hall Bed
room; front Basement gentlemen, with reference.
l57 East Thirty street. between Third and Lsxing
ton
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FURNISHED ROOMS AND APARTMENTS
no i.I3d

VERY NICELY FURNISHED LARGE FRONT
"A Room, with all conyenlcnccs: bath. gas. hot and
per week $50 East Forty sixth street, between Lexng-
ton and Third avenues
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SECOND FLOOR TO LET-sIx APARTMENTS
n water, gas, water closet marble mantels. &c. In
auire on premises. 80 West Twenty first street
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OFFICES TO LET-OR SUITABLE FOR LIGHT ME-
~ chanca bnsincss rent low 2S Wost street. foot Of
Harrison.
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RIO LET-AT 2ls WEST FORTIETH STREET BY A
French family, lrr.e and splendidy furnished Rooms
suitable for gentlemen gentleman and wife gas, bath
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CH0 WEST TWENTY.THIRD STREET BETWEEN
COV Eighth and Ninth avenucs-TO let suit or fur
nished Rooms together or separately.
OOE BROADWAY OPPOSITE TIE GRAND
l.ACO HoteL-A nicely furnished Room to one or
two gentlemen without board; second door from
taurant.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1873-06-24
KezuY F'uits Items.

Our correspondent IN" writes: The
top Of the ground ID exceedingly dry here
we did have some nice refreshing show.
ers few days ago, but the hot sun for
the past week makes everything look dry
and sere. Our corn came up very poorly
many had 10 plant over second time,
which makes hoeing very late.
Strawberries are getting ripe. Friday,
June 18th. my little daughter went into
the field and picked nice dish OF the de-
licious fruit.
Ii we do not have rain ut once, the hay
and grain crops must be very light. The
meadows are all "alight" in the evening
with the fire, fly or lightning bugs"
Measles ATE still spreading through the
town.
Trout fishing has been quite treat
here OF late. Some very nice strings
have been taken,
Nj. John Black is still suffering from
his nervous disease. -RegjSter.