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The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1873-04-09

One of tho greatest pieces Of extrava-
gances on record in this country is do
soribed by New York correspondent of
the Boston Transcript. 1t occurred in the
shape of a private dinner given at Del
monlco's. A wealthy German importer,
who hos retired from business, and was
about to sail for Europe, decided, before
leaving America, to invite his friends TO
dinner. Covers were ordered for seven
ty-four guests, and carte blanche was Civ
en- at Delmonico for tho dinner. The
large banquet hall of that establishment
was secured-the same hall where the din
ners to Dickens and Tyndall were given
at the rate of fifteen dollars ticket
For nearly week the employees of Del.
monico were engaged in preparing for tho
dinner.
A table twenty foun feot wide, extsnd-
ing the whole length of the room, was con-
structed. In the centre Of it an artificial
pond was made, with fountain, while
around the fountain live swans were float.
ing. OF course the pond was Gagged over.
The centre of the table was banked with
flowers, from the waters edge, at cost Of
over $4,000. Perfume fountains were con-
structed in various parts Of tho table, and,
to add to the intoxication of the senses,
Berstcin's full band of thirty-6ve pieces
was engaged to furnish the music. The
dinner commenced at Sp. M, and contin-
ued couple of hours, after which dane
ing took place until midnight, when the
dinner, or supper, as it was then called,
was resumed for an hour or two, followed
by dancing until A O'Clock in the morning.
The bill for this dinner amounted to just
$4,000.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1873-04-09
Tho Amnteurs,

Tonight tho Library Amateurs will play
"Ths Toodles' and Fortunes Frolic."
This club agrseably surprised the public
ct thsir hrSt enter tainment and it 10 des-
tiasd to become source Of pride to our
city, Is wsllss profit u the Library Asso-
siation. It's unnecessary to bespeak for
them full house their own merit and the
high appreciation which our citizens have
Of them will secure full attendance.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1873-04-09

WE are informed that tho memorial, Pc
titioning the Legislature to unite in ask.
Ing the Governor to remove Judge Hart,
has been forwarded to Austin. The Con-
stitutionai causes for removal, A. alleged,
ere incsmpetency and neglect ofduty.
Complaints cloud and deep" are being
made Of the tardy manner in which bust
ness in our District Court has been man
agsd. In few days VIC shall DO able to
give tho result Of the petition.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1873-04-09

We almost regret to see the return of
clear weather, for We know that the side
walks on Elm and Main streets will be
Immediately blockaded with boxes, barrels,
window sash, bed steads, chairs, grind
stones, frait stands, family groceries,
gents furnishing goods, staple and fan Cy
dry goods, &C., Sc,
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1873-04-09
Orr Want NoIn mn

We respectfully call the attention -four
readers and the business public to the
column headed wants, on our fourth
page. Under this head, at moderate
cost, they may make known th0ir wants
and wishes, which will be arranged and
oassifed under the proper headings.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1873-04-09
Wauted-A Fight.

While the editor was absent from the
Herald office Monday evening, and the es-
adjustment in charge of an unprotected
smploye, gentleman entered the edito.
rial department and asked to be press nted
to the editor, On being informed of the
fortunate escape Of that gentlema n, he
stated that he wanted to insert an adv err.
tissment in tho paper; whsreupsn the at
taohe expressed his readiness to "taks it
In" He produced from his vest pocket o
three cornerod piece Of letter paper, on
which was written the adxa1 isemont.
Here 10 Is, verbatim:
a ,----i---- Will Fight aney Mann in
Dalles Tor so Dolears on the Squerc
He was tromblingly informed that it
would be necessary to see the editor to Sc
cure its insertion, when he turned away
quite chspfallsn. @
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1873-04-09

VIZ notice five new houses going up on
Elm Street--two on tho Same block with
Adams and Lsonard's banking house, and
throe on the opposite block. These hous-
o. arc tobs frame, two stories high, 25xSO
feet, and will add no little to the appear
anoe Of that portion of the CITY,.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1873-04-09

We learn that on last Sunday night o
party Of negroes attacked q gentleman, on
Commerce street near the house Of B. F.
Luce, and knocked him down. His skull,
10 found to DO fractured and he 10 in pre-
csrious condition. The wounded. man was
relieved Of all his pocket money and pa
psrs. Diligent search is being made for
the apprehension Of the robbers.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1873-04-09

For Medical Purposes-Pinet, Castellon
4 Co.'s Cognac Ventage, 1856; Port, (pure
juice Old sherries, (selech grapes) at the
Kentucky, corner of Main and Market
sire cts. 26dtf.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1873-04-09

MEssRs. SANGER & BROS. take this
method Of communicating two valuable
facts to the people. Frst-Their spring
stock has arrived and, secondly, will DO
sold for currency. All specie payments
will be taken with the market rates added.
48dlw.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1873-04-09

A country youth inquired at one of
our drug stores for 10 cents worth of
"love-powdsrs,' something that wouldn' I
stir her up much, but make her dream Of
him at nights. The urbanc druggists clerk
put up some magnesia, and cautioned the
purchaser not to give her too much at q
time, but rather win her affection by de-
gress.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1873-04-09

THE mail from the South yesterday was
carried on up the road---we presume to
Dsnison--hence, we are without our late
Southern exchanges. p tf ~
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1873-04-09

A rouxa NAN Of this place, on return.
Ing from q visit to Red River City, Deni-
son and Sherman, exclaimed, ooh ! hew
dull these country towns ore
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1873-04-09

We were pleased to meet in our Office
yesterday, our young friends Scott For
man, Hard. 0glesby, Willie Forman and
A. Cochran, Of Plano. Come again boys,
the fastenings Of our door hang on the
outside.
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Hotel Arrivals.
oRuToHrIELp HOUSE.

q Bower, city; G II Sweet, X Victor, Riggs, Kan.
sas city, A Huntsrl "A Hunter; st Louis: d Wells,
No; W l. Good win, Ga; @ Walker, N Y; Al. swack-
lin, Texas; s Green; r D Griffin, @ II Wheeler, D
welburn, Tenn, n Q Tsrrcnt, Tex: WIN Clean, 0
Sullivan, L o sayrc L b Jones, JET Kerby, II p
League, I Adams, Tex; N Poard, Ky; Jno Ham.
mohd. ~
q DALLAS HOTEL.
wEJonss, Tex; EE saltmcit, Brown, D D
johnson, Jack Hadges. Mrs l. Hadgss, NJ Hedges,
], Hadges, La; Col II p Oglesby; W Butler, VT
Forman W Russell, Tex; J NJ Gee /; I B McBrayer,
II Hays, W s Forman, NJ Wilson.
EMPIRE HOTEL.
NJ Keller, Miss Lewis, N Y; NJ Blan, O Dates, N
0; L Lewis and lady; Tom Sayre, Fey, Wallet, g
Nicer, b Lee.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1873-04-09

THE LIBRARY AMATEURS have our
thanks for complimentary tickets to their
play tonight. We shall endeavor to be
present. .a.d a@
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1873-04-09

FIRE has besn very comfortable for two
days past; but indications now are that
winter Is about to mako another retreat
before tho timid approach Of spring.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1873-04-09

VIZ are informed by parties from the
country, that heavy hail storm visited
portions Of tho county last night, doing
considerable damage to the young crops.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1873-04-09

--"You seem to be little hoarse, my
love-" remarked Simkins to his spouse,
when she had cold. "a little horse,
indeed !" she replied, mislising the per-
sonal allusion. "Batter be that than a
big mule
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1873-04-09
Notice..

We propose to sell the best mattresses
ever made in the State at the lowest prices,
we defy competitor in price or quality. A
large stock always kept to furnish any
size orders. Call and examine before You
purchase elsewhere. Manufactured and
sold by STEAGALL y CO.
vl-n32.dwly. Elm street, Dallas Texas
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49,
Wanted.

WE ore now opening the largest assort-
ment of Wall Paper and Wind ow Shades
ever offered in this market.
49dlw 5TEAGALL & co.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1873-04-09

We will put up Baking Powder for
less money and better quality than those
brought from the Fast or North.
scat. WILLIAMS 4 CROWDUS.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1873-04-09

Parties DESTROYS of being supplied with
ice for the season, can have it left at their
door every morning, by leaving their or
ders at the HERALD Office. 46.dlm
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1873-04-09

YH LOCAL reports a dirih Of news In
tho city. Why don't somebody "cut up"
and give us an item
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1873-04-09

THE EDITOR returns from Austin to-
morrow; his absence accounts for the
lack Of editorial matter in our columns.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1873-04-09

" you would know who tho live, cner-
sstio business men Of Dallas are, read the
HERALD. lN.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1873-04-09

LAST NIGHT there wns no show In town.
"lIow wonderful ~
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1873-04-09

Glass of all sizes at Williams & Crowd
dus' Drug Store. New Drugs arriving
daily. 39d7t.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1873-04-09

PRor. MARTINS school is iucreas ing, as
II deserves 10 be. R t4Ih
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1873-04-09

A LITERARY SOCIETY for polemic discus,
sion has been organized in our city.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1873-04-09
SOCIETIES..

.--
Companions. You are hereby summoned toat'
tend u Stated convocation Of Dallas Chapter,
No. AZ, on Monday evening, Dec. 80, 1872,
at carly candle lighting. Ivy command of tho
ME- il. ?. TH0S. WALKER, Secretary
rANNEHILL LODGE, No. 50, \. A. NJ, meets on
the second and last Sat, rday Of each month, at
the Masonic Hall
HENRY OIL, W. NJ.
RICHARD MORGAN, Sec'y.
RIDGELY ENCAMPMENT, No. %, |. o. o. r.,
meets on tho first and third Friday nights of
zach month, at the Odd Fellows Hall.
F.A. sAYRE,o or
Attest: J. D. KERrooT, Scribe.
DALLAS LODGE, No. A, L. y. o. f., meets on
every Wednesday night, vt the Odd FcllowS
Hall. w.. Y. HUNT, N. O.
II. II. DAvEsrohr, Secretary.
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IIooAng-

Belts Sheet Iron Roo6ngis cheaper and
better than tin or shingles. For sale by
Mcdowell & Co. 47d6t
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1873-04-09

Paint your houses with Williams 4
Crowdus' strictly pure White Lead.
30d7t.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1873-04-09

xxrANTED-AB BAY T0swEEP AND MAKE
w himself generally useful. Apply at this once
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1873-04-09

J. D. Cleveland, brother of Mrs. Gree
ley,is financial editor Of the New York
Tribune.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1873-04-09

Go 20 tho theatsr tonight at tho Libra.
ry Hall.
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HENRY BOIL,
JERg. NJ. DnowS, Sherin.
NV. CoLu. Treasurer
MA. KEEN, County Surveyor.
CITY OFFICERS.
B,n. Ioso. Moyor las II. FIELD, City Atty
Henry Boil. Treasurer, Tnos FLYNN, Marshal;
c. q. MITCHELL, ssc'y, d. KING, Assor &coTor
AtpEppEs.- E.P. Bryan, G. Capy, q. NJ. swlnk,
Frank Austin, NJ Thevenet, ". II. Castor, Jno' W.
Lane, A. N. Cochran.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1873-04-09
CITY AND COUNTY OFFICERS.

DISTRICT OFFICERS.
Hon. HARDIN HART, Dallas, Judge lith judicial p''
trict. ,.
JSe. n. AULr, Esq, Dallas, District Attorney.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1873-04-09

10 Csatfnsiers en- the Texas ard Pa
otnc RAILWAY.
A supply OF coffee, butter, rice, bacon,
potatoes and flour has been received, and
these supplies are now ready to issue to
contractors at the Company's wareh ouso.
50d4t
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1873-10-08
THE BABY SHOWN TO VISITORS.

It is an odd fact that no baby ever
did, and no baby ever will, behave in
company. The mother always brings
it into the parlor where the visitor is,
dressed in its clean dress, and its father
and its aunt come in smiling at the same
time After the visitor has kissed the
baby and taken it on her lap, and de-
clared it is the dearest little one she
ever saw, the baby's mother and she be-
gin to talk. Each talks about her own
baby as fast as she can rattle, and both
talk at once apparently without caring
what the other is saying. In the midst
ef the conversation the baby throws
up" on the visitors dress, and is sud-
denly handed to its mother.
The visitor smiles sickly smile, and
says it makes no difference but she is
mad. The conversation is resumed, but
presently the father winks furiously at
the mother, and frowns, and clears his
throat, and makes mysterious signals at
the side of the chair with his hand.
The mother looks down and perceives
that some of the baby's undergarments
are slipping off, and she snatches up that
infant, and flies from the room. When
she returns, the child cries to go to lis
father and no sooner is it settled on
his knee than it betrays an irresistible
yearning to go to its aunt after which
it cries furiously because its mother
won't take it.
Then the aunt gets piece of paper
to quiet it, and when its hands have re-
quired sufficient sickness, it reaches
over and mauls the visitors bonnet Then
its mother tries to show off its accomp-
lishments, but it utterly refuses to make
a display it is as stupid as an owl. 1t
won't say mamma" or papa" and it
won't show how big it is. Its father
tries to coax it to say papa" but it
pays no attention to him. He tries
again and again, getting madder all the
time, and dreadfully afraid the visitor
will think his child is dull.
AT last he grabs the child by the arm
and shakes it, and yells. "Why don't
you say papa, as I tell you ?'' The child
screams like back yard full of cats
The more the mother soothes it, the
louder it gets, until at last the father
exclaims, "Gimme that brat r' and
picks it up and dashes out of the room,
and is heard spanking it in the entry.
Then the visitor goes home looking at
her dress, and deciding that the end of
that infant will be the gallows, if its
characteristics are allowed to develop
fully as it grows up. - Max Adeler.
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1873-10-08
KOOfers.
TOHN McNELLIs ,
CoMPTRoLI.ER's OFFICE,
AUGUST 10Th. 1873.

Aueusr 10Th, 1873.
NOTICE TO TAXPAYERs.-Ihe books of
assessment of taxes Tor the year 1878 are now
lodged in the Comptroller's office. al tax
bills paid before the Goth day of oct Der, will
be entitled to a reduction Of two (2) per
centum month on the amount of city taxes.
On all taxes remaining due and unpaid af-
ter the goth day of October, interest, at the
rate of two (2) per centum per month, will
be added to the amount of each tax bill SO
delinquent.
HENRY AITKEN, Comptroller.
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1873-10-08

All work done In the most thorough mans
ner, and on rea3onab i terms, ta2l 1y
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1873-03-13
a Grand Sleigh Ride.

On Thursday evening last, 18th inst, a
large sleighing party left this place for Mr.
Jacob Edinger's, near TannersviIle. The
party numbering about fifteen couple. On
reaching our destination we found Mr.. and
Mrs. L. ready to receive us with a cordial
welcome. We found it Just the place TO
have a good time as We anticipated. No
pains were spared, in behalf of Mr.. 4 Mrs.
E. in making our visit a pleasant and happy
one, as was the result. At II O'clock the
came to partake of some refresh
ments which was responded to by all without
hesitation. The supper was one thatcould
not be excelled-as we had every thing that
heart could wish, and all partook very freely
of the l~uxuries spread before US. The party
-all left the table feeling that their wants
were we'll supplied. We found some, parts
Of the road in rather a bad condition, as the
snow had drifted somewhat but under the
careful management of the relnS OF Willie
and George succeeded in making ourJourney
safe, and without spilling us out, as is custo-
mary. The party in every respect was
complete success. sla Y u.tr Nj.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1873-03-13
The Moon a Dead World.

Among the illusions swept away by
modern science was the pleasant fancy
that the moon was Il habitable globe. like
the earth, It's surface diversified with seas,
lakes, continents, and isl n Is and varied
forms Of vegetation Tbeologjlus and
SaU0nts gravely discussed the probabilities
of its being inhabited by 4 race Of sen.
tent beings, with forms and faculties like
our own and even propouuded schemes
for opening communication VI h them,
in case they existed. One of these Was
to construct on the broad Highlands OF
Asia a series Of geouetrical figures on 4
scale so gigantic as to be visible from our
planetary neighbor, on the suppOSitioD
that moon people would recognize the
object. and Immediately construct similar
figures in reply ExtravaEaot and alb
sured as 1t may appear IN the light OF
modern men from making fUuis OF them
selves, stood in the way cf ACTUAL expert.
ment hut the discussion was kept up at
intervals, until it was Recovered that if
there were people in the r3opn ilcy must
be able to live without breathing. or eat
tlS NJ b9fbhlHe. Itu IL ICHNth.
There can be no lie without air
Beautiful to the eye of the distant o5se--
yer. the moon is assapulc aral orb-a
world of death anl silence No vegcta-
ton clothes Its vast plains Of stony de-
ISOLATION, trarerSed by INDUSTRIOUS c~reyices,
broken By enormous peaks that rise ike
gigantic tomhstone, in;o space ; 10 lovely
forms of cloud float in the blackuc>s Of
its sky There daytime is only night
lighted by a rayle>s sun. There Is 40
rosy dawa in the morning, no twilight IN
the evening The nights are pitch dark.
Iu daytime The solar beams are lost against
the jagged ridges, the sharp points IN the
rocks, or the steep sides of Irofound
abysses /; and the eye sees only grUte<Fne
shapes rclievdd against fantastic shadows
black as ink, with noue OF that pleasant
graduation and diffusion Of light, none Of
the subtle blending of light AMI shadow,
which makes the charm Of j terrestrial
,sndscape. There Is 20 color, nothing
but dead white and black. The rocks
reflect passlve!!v the light Of the sun The
craters and abysses remain wrapped n
shade ; fantastic peaks rloN ike phhni0@'
in their glacial cemetery tho stars aP-
pear like spots in the tlackncss Of space.
The moon is 4 dead world she has no
atmosphere.
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Woman Workers.

The new census Of the United States
shows that, to a greater or less extent.
women have managed to creep into all
kinds OF employment. There are in the
United States 24 women dentists, 81
female c~lergymen, 5l5 female physicians
and surgeons. 33 women guusmiths. 6
female BARRIERS, 2 female hostlers, 1916
female draymeD, I female sections, 10
canal women, 1 female gas stoker>, Z
female g%unpowler makers, IL female
stock herders, 2 female professional hun
tiers and trappers, and, strangest of all
10 female ship ringers and ! female pilot
Who says that the women are not coming
to the front? BY the time the next
census is taken we shall probably have
some female judges, and, perhaps, q
senator or two.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1873-03-13
A Peculiar Sect.

Battle Creek is Michigan 10 the head
quarters Of one of the most peculiar re
IIgious sects TO be found in this country
L is called the Seventh Day AdveDti~is.
and it members differ from the den0mina-
ton generally kuown as Advcntists, 10
looking for the second coming or Christ
soon. without assuming TO fix on any par
ticular time for his appearance. They
constitute a large and wealthy portion OF
the inhabitants Of Battle Greek. where
they are greatly respected for their ST, let
integrity, their exar,itnde in their deal
ings, and their devrur, conscientious al
h%erence TO the principles of religion and
morality. They occupy a distinct quar-
tcr of the city known as the Advent Set
tlemeus, witch is distinguished for the
scrupuluus cleanliness which prevails
everywhere. Tne,y arc strict hygienists,
and an extensive water cure, which at
tracts visitors from all parts OF re UGitcd
States, forms one Of their enterprises
They have "A large FULFILLING house where
denominational books, tracts, periodicals
and the like are printed, employing City
hands. The most singular thing about
them, however, is the fact that all of the
practical, money getting members Of this
denomination in Battle Greek are under
the absolute domination OF a woman
named W hltc, who processes to receive
revelations. and is regarded as the in
splred medium of supernatural communi
cations. There is not one of these Ad
%ventists who does not place implicit faith
in the revelations of Mrs. White, and
they unhesitatingly obey her directions
IN all things both spiritual and temporal
Should she require one or more members
OF the church to remove from the city, or
to give up a profitable business, the 10
junction is acted on without a murmur
The Seventh Day Adventists observe Sa
tnrday as their Sabbath, which begins on
FRIDAY evening at sunset aud lasts until
the same hour on Saturday. On Sunday
their workshops and places of business
are alive with activity, aud such amuse
ments as they Indulge in are apparently
enjoyed with unsual zest on hat day.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1873-03-13
A ~TEMPERAocE MAN.

The Temperance Executive Committee are
making arrangements for lectures at the
following places:
At Shawnee, Thursday Eve. 18th inst.
At Paradise, Friday Eve. I4th inst.
At Water Gap, Saturday Eve. 18th inst.
At Brodheldsyille, Monday Eve, 18th inst.
At Middle ~Smithfeld, Tuesday Eve. 18th.
At Cherry Valley, Wednesday Eve. 10Th.
Et East Stroudsburg, Thursday Eve. 10th.
Lecturers have been secured, and Lectures
will be given according to appointment, with
out fail. Come one, come all, admission free.
TEMPERANCE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1873-03-13

GRIsT Mill BURNED.-The Grit Mill,
belonging to Mr.. A. j. Shoemaker, in Mid
de Smithfe!d township, was destroyed by
fire, on Tuesday of last week. 1t is not
known how the fire started, but when dis
covered, it had gained such Roadway that
nothing was saved. The mill was nearly
new, and was valued, separately from the
grain on hand, at $1,000, on which there
is an insurance of $1,000 in the Monroe
Mutual. We sincerely regret this loss
which falls so heavily upon our young friend
but we are pleased to learn that, with
characteristic energy he is going to rebuild
at once.