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had weakened and not strengthened the

| had weakened and. not strengthened the
bouse in Wall strcet.
II was q maxim of Gen. JAcKsoN that
people WHO traded on borrowed capital
ought u break. There are other kinds OF
capital still worse TO trade upon, and the
experience of the last week has illustrated
/ what fate Is in reserve for those who
transeress the prudent rules Of business,
| and seek by desperate means 10 build NJ
too quickly wealth and power. There are
! laws Of trade In all its forms which can no
more be violated with impunity than the
laws OF health can be outraged with the
expectation Of preserving "a sound cOnsti-
tuition.
or all the incidents which have happened
since last Thursday the failures of COOKE
\ 60. md CLEws X 60. are likely to be
most damaging abroad upon our public ana
private credit. Not that they ever thor
oughly possessed the confidence of the
great banking houses of London, Paris
Amsterdam, OF Frankfort on their own nc
count, but FOR the reason that they had
been selected hy the Government only two
yenis ago TO represent its fiscal concerns in
Europe. and were trusted with millions to
be dishurscd FOR IT. expenditures.
They will measure US by the European
standard. When great power abroad
has TO choose agents for similar functions
nothing is considered but the integrity and
ability OF the bankers. The reasons that
operated at Washington to dismiss BhRING
Brothers 4 Co. would never have been
tolerated for an instant elsewhere. Such
things cannot happen without injury. Be-
side the actual loss to be suffered from
failure, which might be borne there is n
damage TO credit that time alone can repair.
For the time being il il sadly shaken, and
the shock will be felt even at the strong
est points. An Administration which is
guided by these pernicious influences for
feits respect, invites reproach, and Injuries
the best interests Of the country The
President hats been the boon companion of
reckless sch"mers horse jockeys, and
class of bankers who played in Wall street
just as another class DO, who are no worse.
at ions MoHRIssEf' faro bank. They are
crushed with one blow; but he survives to
dine with Boss SHEPHERD.
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Cookies Bank at washington.
Bad rs the failures have been to which
the present critical condition Of things is
manly due, the closing mp of the Frst
National Bank at Washincton, which was
the peculiar pet Of the President and the
Administration generally. exceeds in cnor-
nifty that of al others, ami stands cN-
eeptional in its harefaced villainy. This
crisis has not developed thus far any par1l-
lei to IT,
On the day of the explosion that bank
was opened as usual, and continued 80
until noon. There was TO run upon IT, no
sudden demand of amy kind, and no crowd
whatever. While all WAS apparently still.
without u rush. or the lcnst indication OF a
pressure 10y dcposltors or creditors, the
doors were suddenly clos Il. No warning
was given and u notice was posted up II
Suspension. That was followed 10y promises
through the Ring organs Of immediate rc-
sumption and prompt statement of the
condition of the bank. Neither has been
fulfilled. Like all the other promises of
Gov. COOKE, they were wilfrl mls hoods,
invented to deceive.
concern was rotten 60 the core, He knew
II when he went to Long Branch to np-
point his confederate SHEPHERD as Gov
ernor, and he knew IT when hi, brother
entertained the Prc.idcnt rs his guest tie
very night before the smash. Now what
became OF the money which credulous aud
coniidIng depnsitors placed in the First
National. tempted by eXorhitant rates uf
interest which no honest bank could or
would pay?
IL is pretty well asccrtained that VIII, II
that thieving concern closed up there was
not much more than ten ortwenty thousand
dollars in the vaults. The tllls had been
cmptied days before, and the contents car
ricd to Philadelphia TO prop up another
rotten bank there, in the desperate hope
of weatheriug the storm which had been
created by these worthless shaving shops.
In plain terms, for there is no use OF dis
gusing the fact, the money OF the people
Of Washington was literally stolen from
the place where II was deposited in good
faith ana transported to distant city, to
be "e"d or appropriated there tor other
rnd wholly different purposes.
II COOKE had entered the residences II
his victims. opened their desks OF drawers.
and taken of the bank bills which he found
in them, the crime would not have been as
great as that which he pcpetrated. In
thnt case he would only have been au eN-
pert thief; hut ia this case he received the
deposits with "a certain pledge Of honor.
furtIhcd hy his profess ions of rcliciou aul
membership with the Young Mems Chris
tan As,ocIution. and he stole them delih-
pTnt1IN- knowing flaf flRfr tonlI l.att.f.
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Sltt As all work aud no play makes Jack AN
unthppl boy, interfering sally with bis regular sleep
a.d GOOD digestion, suEcs. tAlt the Board Of Brokers
ana the other distinguished Wln street men who are
now vut Of cmr dew 10 few days TO the peace
On aud tniuR pursuit Of Gsrng fur striped bass IN
lh' MI Won Kun On staten Island. TIE srenrry l.
very beautiful The tHUAt OF the grtA ry al he spcu
90 lug up ~ tne distance. BcIns h.t6ushy land
"th'Nt urtc 10 t1 dukti ut F,ttin. uTuN utd Boat,
can ir obtained at Ncw irshtuu. Tho most ctcctiVe
halt at his season 10 sAeddtT crabs, lAAAU WALTOs
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OF this STATE are run by machinery, and
this is the very mode by which the salary

OF this Stato are run by machinery, and
this is the very mode by which the salary
grab resolution was carried through the
Utica Convention.
The Democratic state Convention meets
at Utica next Wednesday. For many years
the conventions of that party have been
carried on by just such machinery IA we
have described. II is time II was broken
up, and the Democracy of this state can
break II up IL they viii. II has becu shat
tered in pieces again and again by that
party IN the times of The fiarnburucrs and
Hunkers, and always with advantage to
tic Democracy. The usual means employ
ed for doing IL was TO strike straight at
the programme Of the state Committee IN
regard TO the preliminary organization of
the Convention.
The Democracy OF New York cannot
afford TO allow their approaching Convcn-
ton to be run by machinery; and II any
attempt is made to carry il on in that mode
We hope the machinery will be smashed
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fraud under the protecting shadow Of the
White House and the venal crew that sur
round IT, The time has come to cry out
halt and If the courts at Washington are
the bribcd or pcnsioncd tools OF this ring
OF thieves, there s behind them n power
which. once reused, Will make the Prosi-
dent, his Cabinet, and their whole tribe of
official minous quail with the fear Of its
wrath.
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The hrothor-in-aw and son-m-law prin-
cipl,s upon which this Administration Is con-
Quoted have rarely received more effective
illustration than In the case - Capt. X. +. FAN
MIL formerly Consul at CIdz. This gentle
man, who was a good officer ot GRANTS old
Army - tho Tennessee. succeeded while he was
Consul In uuearihiug extensive frauds by wine
exporters IN spain, fcr which he was highly
complimcntcd by Secretaries McCvLLoCH and
SEWARD, lie also distinguished himself by
mediating between the troops and the excited
populace 81 CadL la the riots of lsss, his con
duct on that occasion receiving the highest
eulogy from prominent European journals. But
the very spanish swiudlers whose frauds ON the
United States Treasury ne had expos ed procured
his removal from the ofice he honorcd, through
the eKertions OF their advocate, who Is related
hy marriage To a member Of GRANTS Cabinet.
Neither the honorable war record - Capt Fan
REIL- nor his faithful services "a ciyil officer.
helped him In the least when the sou-iu-law
influence was brought t. bear against him.
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1.-THE Constitution says ihni nil trials shall
he nv jury. mud the Hccusrd IL entitled, not 10
be first convicted by IA court and then to he ac-
suited by II jury, but to be convicted OF ne
suited IL THE FIRST INSTANCE by a
tury."- SAMuEL RLArcuroRp.
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W. learn from the most responsible au-
thoiity that the Government Yesterday pur-
chased ilJO.U0 of exchange on London lot the
current expenses uf the Navy Department. and
$4,000 fur tie state Department. The trans
action b. said 20 have teen made through Il
Irita'c banking house. The Government do
posted scruIy for the exchange IN the DAk
# In-luud.
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The object OF the JAMES expedition in
the so-callcd Colorado desert ha. AZ length heru
discovered. II tisa colossal land grab. \ letter
from ircmiuont gentleman At Washington to
'itiz"u - ~uu Diego states thnt an effort Is lo-
iu- made there 90 obtain = title tu the Colornju
desert. II aploar- that so far from hoiu- "a
descent There are .n san Diego county one hum
drcd and -o,cnty-hvc thousand acre.. In san
Deruafdinu Gf,een Thousand acres, aud ia Ar-
goua some turce hundred thousand acres OF
rich bottom lands. large portion is culil-
vatcd bl tae MohaNc Indians, who plant corn.
beans, and other Vegetables. II is believed that
these lands would be excellent for the raisln- Of
sugar cane and cotton. The part not reserved
for IT., Indians 81 ould lc properly surveyed hy
the Government and thrown open for home
stead settlement
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The ticket ~ the Republican state Cuu-
vcntion IT, very good, but tho pla.f"rm i- -.,h
that n nr. GWEGItY were alive ht would spit
upon 10.
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mach DiaAh to0l,E co.. depu-itors' Hn'.,, ,
wont Q, cutt,pt tle tdian G. vernmeut.
"Actu i- reason to believe that thr oN'.i-
otd.utrN increase lu Ia. NAM. uf dr.r.'..Y.
from ihn army has been caused "a a great ui'a--
ure Toy the injustice vita which enlisted . 20
htya h.cu treated hy tlclr immedia.c 20 sipc.. .s-.
within q few yclrs u1st tlr tone ~ thc aor. .rc
IA. adly dr-euor,t.l among ofiro-- a. VOL ..
men. We ar inth- frequent receipt OF lettors
from 'nldicrs hn,i with complaints of their
Treatment, aud WHOM thcac ar. from vetera.r
theN meyer fail a. contrast the condition Il the
service no" with that watch prevailed in the
good old times that form faNor,te theme with
c1pcrlcncoa camuaiVuen In camp or garrison,
wu.l. d-tu-slu their gri'yln ,Nt with their lc-s
experienced comrades. II is uuturou, among
tho-" familiar with military aGurs. that 1T late
many army officers have been tried hY court
martial, aim without attracting attention,
for offences which In former years would have
hecn deemed too di-grtcefu for any member
of the profession to commit, and that these
officer. when convicted, have usually oscaprd
with very usht penalties. The enlisted uau,
Wucu uo trips, docs not como or s,. va .lly. hgt
is punished with severity, uule,-, iulrol. nc
huUpcl- to ne % f1ynrite with hn Immediate
'unruor7, wheuthe situation i-cn,Ir.lv ,htu ,ci.
Aud right here, iu the p1uiality shown tu mon
tu the ranks. not for spiderly couiuD', hIt fHr
luuhyi-m and -ery,,ity, Is the cause Of the gen
crHl DISGUST wuh the existing cluiIluu of
ahalr' pcYalinl th' ranl. and a. OF On" army.
N-'u' -1lI'r s1ys. writing to 'rUr ~tS irn.
frontier post. " lf % man is -o uuf1-uutic "a. Zoo
fan 0f the good will Of his company un,s.r- lc
W.ll have not minutes petc-' of his ufr: hut 4
q hug goes nd doe- "a m'nlal's work lrc. rt ..u
men In authority ho isnu o. k. He can miss ru.i
o. 9. trIulf q. tf
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The greatest cheat of the day is the back
pay resolution Of the Republican Conyenuun OF
New York.
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The o'Ict end Of the Democratic party
a. u now exists is TO keep the GRANr Rcpubli-
cans ia power.
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Recognizing his ptnL hl- fucnd- restrnincd
lhtlr ulltih N''.'l "a lTr'tucc, they wont to
tine Telegraph Ul,r. howrNcr. aud sent do
sp"''n'~ !" osdNH' Ala Ald otheI places, Ia
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The Apollo Han Democrats are going Ia
vote the Republican ticket
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For safety, purity, uniformity, aud siIt,riur
Illuminating ousntes, fTstts Astral Oli IL uE uua,4
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tturdnt. lie wa uut of breath.
"tuailcy,' a. gaspcd, Dick.s shot
Ncomans's blood curiicd with horror. "Greaf
mackerel." he exclaimed, you don't tell me 81
here IL he z"
II back u the Constitution buid,ng, near
the Cooperative institution answered the
str nsrr "S"me feier shot i'm. saw him a
taNlu 0
Poor Charles waited to hear no more. lIis
lrat was iu Lis throat. Halle and c.atltS- he
su ID for the Constitution building. In the yard
back e 10 stood "a group of boys aud Kris gazing
lu the LIdsA. one look. II was DICKS dead
body. Tears nllcd the eyes OF the l,TcaNed man.
" Who Killed him he cried. Where is the
man Tell me, children, who kiilcd him %
" he man th up to tc tla, At.iulI.' ia thtore.
lirrC. une uf the little glrls.
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j. would nc interesting to know how
much DfDAN CuoNE 4 C'.'s dcpo-tors' uau-.,,
wont Q, cutf.p; tle Canadian vernmeut.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1873-06-19

Mns. YoRK's confession A MYTH.-A Chi
cago dispatch dated june 10th says: There
is good reason for believing that the special
from Decatur to-day giving the alleged dying
confession of a Mrs. York, to the effect that
she had during the past fey years poisoned
some half dozen or more of her relatives,
was a fabrication, or that If the confession
was made it was simply the raving OF an IN,
sane woman. A Tribune reporter to-day had
an interview with Mr.. e. W. Drake, new
residing here, whose wife is stated to be one
of the victims. That gentleman pronouneess
the story without foundation. His wife died
here, and Mrs. York never even So" her'
His brothers. wife, he is certain, died natu-
ral death. having been an invalid for years
previously. She and his brothers children
died quite young. and at the time when Mrs.
Mrs York MT one time was insane, and is
sey SIEVE. years old. Mr.: Drake is conf
dent that if she made the alleged confession,
that it was while her reason was wandering.
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New York Items.

NEW York, June 1s.-The steamer Ply
mouth Rock was disabled on her trip FROM
Long Branch this morning by the cracking
of the shaftipg near the journal. The pas
sengers were taken off by other steamers and
the steamer towed here for repair.
At meeting of the New York Under
writers to-day the question was discussed as
to whether they should discontinue risks in
Boston. A committee of twenty-five was
appointed to confer with the Boston authori-
ties on the reform of their defective fire de-
partment. Several speakers condemned
Mansard roofs, and said if Boston persisted
in having them, insurers would decline risks.
i The Express says that by some laundering
the proposed new Constitution of this city
abolishes the Senate.
Specie shipments to-day, $3.50, 900 in silver
bars. The Government sold 100000 in
bonds at 10 40-100 to lilo 62-100. Offers
for nearly million were made. :.
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WASHINGTON, June 1s.-President Grant
returns tomorrow. ......e.
Captain 'Howgate, of the signal service
and Mr.. Kimbail, chief Of the Marine Blu.
reau, have left here to connect the litc-saving
with storm-signal stations. II.
mir. Meachitm 1avors the continuance Of
the present Indian peace policy, saving there
are white men in California and Oregon who
are more responsible for Canby's death than
Captain Jack.
The Star says the Acknowledgement has
not been officially advised ofthe action OF the
white and colored citizens Of Louisiana with
reference to the resolutions telegraghed and
published in the morning papers. He states
that he is hardly able to form any opinion
concerning them, as there may be some
Interior object. He thinks the people of the
State bad better attend to business for the
present and leave politics alone.
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TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.
u,.rrfsonbnrE.

TWENTY-FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS aokE s. -,
scnrHrp TO TIE WASHINGTON. ctNe,Sn~ s.
AND ST. LOUIS RArLEoAD-GssERAh Fh'o ~
SSn AND GLOWING PREDICTIONS.
especial telegram to the Dispatch
H..s,sossuRa, Va, June 1.-THE cleo
zion held yesterday on the question OF suo-
scribins an additional $4,000 to the Wash
,nston, Cincinnati and St. Louis railway,
better known as the narrow-gauge, resulted
in an Overwhelming majority for the sub
scription. Great enthusiasm prevails among
the people at the result, and last night a
meeting was held, which was addressed oy
Major P. B. Borst, the energetic president,
and Judge James E. Stewart, OF the Page
Courier, who pictured in eloquent language
the advantages to accrue from this road to
the whole State and the country. forming, as
It will, the connecting link between the thtr-
teen thousand miles Of naErow-gauge roads
in the great valley Of the Mississippi and the
Atlantic coast The Harrisonburg Brass
Band was present on the occasion.
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Norfolk.

THE PROPOSED NEW STEAMSHIP LINE BETWEEN
NEW YORK, NORFOLK, AND RICHMOND
fLASs OF THE NEW LISE-BRILLIASr WEDDING.
Especial telegram 70 the Dispatch.l
NORFOLK, Va, June 1s.--The beautiful
yacht Fearless, owned and commanded by
Jacob Lorillard, Esq, of New YORK., arrived
here from that port this afternoon, having
made the passage in twenty-six hours. Mr.
Lorillard's business here is to engage wharf
property and make arrangements for estab-
fishing bis proposed line of steamers between
New York, Norfolk, and Richmond. Two
steamships for this line are now building at
Brooklyn, and will be ready to 60 on the
route about the middle Of September.
Mr.. Loriilard asserts positively that the
lire will be established and will be put on
frst-class footing. This will be good news
to the shippers Of both Richmond and Nor
folk. 80
Mr.. Lorillard is accompanied by William
81. Oil, Esq, who is general manager OF the
new company. The yacht will remain here
tomorrow. and on Friday will 60 up James
river to Richmond. ! understand that he
proposes to make the connection between
Richmond and Norfolk by means of steam
barges, the steamships coming only as far as
Norfolk. I give this for what it is worth,
not vouching for its correctness, although
the information comes from a,good source.
fashionable circles here were deeply
stirred this afternoon by the marriage at
Christ church of Mr.. George Mcintosh to
Miss Saunders, second daughter of the late
Commander John Saunders, United States
Navy. There were twenty-four attendants,
twelve groomsmen and the same number of
bridesmaids, all attired in fautless style. 1t
was decidedly the most brilliant marriage
ceremony of the season in this city. The
happy couple left this evening for the north
ern cities and Canada on bridal tour.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1873-06-19

SECOND COMMENCEMENT NIGHT AT THE AUGUSTA
FEMALE sEMINARY--LARGE AUDIENCE-BRIL-
LIANT PERFORMANCE.
Correspondence of the Richmond Dispatch.l
STAUNToN, June 18, 1873
The soiree-room of the Augusta Female
Seminary was literally jammed last night, as
it was the, star evening of the commence
ment exercises. A large crowd was here
from Charlottesville, having come over with
the excursion of the Methodist Sunday
school of that place, and hence the crowd
was still more enlarged, and many could not
even get standing-room.
The exercises this evening were under the
conduct of Professor j. koeber, and the ac-
curate rendition of the difficult pieces of the
programme reflect much credit upon bis
powers as teacher, and upon the musical
talent of his pupils.
The "Singers' March" grand chorus by
the whole class, composed of some fifty
members, was an appropriate Introduction;
and was followed by the beautiful overture
of OberoD,'' performed with success by
the young ladies upon four pianos and two
organs. ..,..,..... ,.a-s..
Then followed that sweet, sad vocal solo,
"Pity, q Saviour" eyquisitely rendered by
Miss jamie McElwee, of Lexington, and
served as preparation for the sublime
music of the symphony No. 8, E fiat, which
would have been much enjoyed but that it
was entirely too long, taking over an hour
10 its performance. 1t was no doubt a
grand piece Of music, but it was too long,
and we have no doubt many in the audience
felt inclined to exclaim, "Quosque tandem
abutere nostrG pattentta." twas doubtless
intended to show the great skill Of the per-
formers and the great instructive talent Of the
professor, but it was an unfortunate Selec-
ton, and entirely unsuited 10 the occasion.
The first part was closed with the choral
{" A strong castle is our Lord" and was
quite a relief after the tedium of the SYM
phony. An intermisson of q few minutes
was then given to allow some rest to the au-
dience after the severe trial they had passed
through, and give friends an opportunity to
exchange greetings. ... :... .r-
:. Part second was very enjoyable, and the
overture tt William Tell" was well performed
upon live pianos and two organs. Then fol-
lowed vocal solo "Thou Everywhere" by
Miss Belle Cowan, of Mississippi. This was
the star performance of the evening, and was
loudly applauded and encored. The "con-
certo in MINOR" by Miss NJ. Crawford, of
Staunton, was charmingly rendered and
highly applauded by the audience. The en-
tertainment was closed with the melodrama,
& The Bells pa solo and chorus composed
by Professor J. Koeber, words by Edgar A.
Poe. .--.--.-...... .......-------
This was something new, and the tintin-
nabulation of the bells in the accompaniment
was quite unique. =. ' ". f.'i
The final exercises OF this school will take
place tonight, and will consist Of music,
reading reports, distribution of certificates.
award of diplomas, distribution of prizes,
and an address by Rev. Charles 81. Read, of
Richmond. DICK.
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West streets, and gave rise 10 much speca.
lation and excitement and stories of violence
and murder. Today o fellow came forward
and claimed them, saying that he had hurt
himself while drunk and left these articles IN
the fled. They we're. deliyered to him, and
the excitement snbsided. 4! tVsT TT
The horse which was formerly attached
to- the small pox ambulance is being tempo.
rarity used as D match horse attached to the
steamer America. Z Isis, 3, ,tls5
Unusual precautions are being taken to
guard against any nalarial disease. Not only
have the streets been thoroughly cleansed
and sprinkIed with lime, but the officers are
visiting private premises all over town and
vigorously insisting that all .nuisances and
impurities shall be removed. e. ;, ~, 7
Mr.. William Groom. aged about twenty,
and employed is laborer by the Atlantic,
Mississippi and Ohio railroad, had bis foot
badly mashed to-day byra car7Wheel tall
ing on It from car which he was helping to
unload. r., ~ /. x ~. II -.
I 4 dog. supposed to be mad, bit Mr.. E. W.
Cabiness to-day on Bollingbrook street, and
tried to bite Others. The animal was shot ut
by q police officer and wounded, but man.
aged 10 make his escape.
) The race that was to have taken place to-
day at the Fair Grounds was postponed ON
account Of the illness of one of the cenpetl-
tors. d'a- ,fssSf 81 - -t..t- - ~ e.
The City Collector Mike Farrell) is re-
ported quite i'll with cholera morbus.
There is movement on foot among the
dry goods clerks TO induce their employers
to shut up at P. NJ. every day, and several
prominent houses have consented.
There are to be three marriages tonight
at the Harrison.Strcet church.
The funeral services Of Mrs. James Doherty
took place to-day from st. JosepPs church.
Mrs. Doherty was found dead in bed yester.
day morning by her husband when he
awoke. She bad gone to rest the night before
in apparent perfect health. -. y ..'k =. =.
"A movement is on foot to introduce water
on Washingt ton street as far up as West; the
City Engineer testifying that the reservoir is
sufficiently high to admit of water being
forced to that distance and elevation.
Another torrid day is just ending: !. -, -.
~ ',, = ~ - ROBIN ADAIR.