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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-12-09
DARING BANK ROBBERY IN MISSISSIPPI.

NASHVILLE, Tenn, Dec. S.-A dispatch from
Cornth, Miss, says: bold and daring robbery was
committed hero at 1850 p. IN. Yesterday. Four well
mounted rode up to the Teshmirg 20 Savings Bank.
Two remained outside. The two who went inside de-
snded the safe keys which President Taylor refused.
wLereupon they attacked him with knives, and com
PEELED him submit They took over 5000 in currency
aud as much more In watches and diamonds. Mr. Tay-
lor was not badly hurt. colored man was In the
bank making q deposit at the time. and was not per-
mtted TO leave until the robbers retired They were IN
tine bank is minutes Those who observed the bank
closed supposed Mr.. Taylor had gone TO dinner. The
bank Is in Outof-the-way place, and not much no
ticed by the public The robbers had been lurking about
the and county two weeks They fired several
shOts they departed and rode at full speed n the d.
rection Of the Tennessee River. Tue Sheriff with O
large posse, has gone in pursuit.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-12-09
THE VICRSBURG RIOT.

PREPARATIONS TO REPEL ANOTHER AI1ACh'
TIE CITIZENS ALL UNDER ARMS THE CoLoRED
PRISONERS CLOSELY WATCHED TO PREVENT
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. OF SHERIFF. CROSBY -
MILITARY ORDERS ISSUED.
VICKsBURG, Dec. SIT is reported this morning
that tho negroes will renew the attack on the city
to-day The citizens are all under arms. and have
been largely reinforced from adjoining towns.
Companies have been sent to the country well
armed and equipped. The prisoners captured yes
terday closely watched to prevent lynching.
The negro loss yesterday is estimated at about 20.
One white was killed and two wounded. Crosby is
still under guard. The whites hold the entire city.
.LArER.-Tho excitement about the Courthouse
was intense this morning, but the commanders OF
the various companies restored quiet, and the lives
of Peter Crosby and the other prisoners are safe.
Lieut.. Col. o. S. Lee, Abide Camp to AdJutant-
General Packer and committee of citizens, met In
the courtroom to-day to decide upon the course TO
pursue In private interview between Packer'
Lee, and Crosby, the latter expressed desire to
tender his resignation as Sheriff. Gen. Packer pre-
pared the resignation, to take effect immediately
which Crosby signed, Leo and Packer signing as
witnesses and the document is now in the possession
of Packer.
About so prisoners are now in Jail. Scouts from
the country report all quiet for miles around, and
business Is gradually being resumed.
Col. John ID. Baird of tho 1st Cavalry Regiment
Warren County State Militia has issued the follow
ing orders:
HEADQUARTERS, COURTHOUSE. VrcKsBURG,}
Dec g. lb1i
General order No. ALI commanders Of organized
companies OF Warren County militia will report at once
for dnty to Col. VIM. French, 4th Regiment Warren
County militia, who has been placed in command. and
whose orders will be obeyed. BY order Of
JOHN d. BAIRD.
Colonel 4th Regiment Cavalry. commanding,
JOHN ]. TISNEY, Assistant Adjutant General.
This order was received by Col. French, when he
issued the following:
HEADQUARTERS, 4TH REGIMENT WARREN COUNTY
MILITIA AT THE COURT HOUSE. Dec. g. 1874
Special Order No. LIN accordance with General
Order No. l. command Of the military forces
in this county. Commanding officers Of companies fill
report at once to these headquarters for orders by
order Of WILLIAM FRENCH, Colonel.
W. A. FARcH Adjutant.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-12-09
UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD.

ANNUAL REPORT OF THE GOVERNMENT DIRECTORS
SATISFACTORY CONDITION OF EVERYTHING PER-
TANNING TO IT'S sTRUCTURE-A HIGH ESTIMATE
OF ITS VALUE TO THE COUNTRY.
IBY TELEGRAPH TO THE rRIBUSEi
WASHINGTON. Dec. e.-The Hon. James Wilson
to-day filed with the Secretary of the Interior the
annual report of the Government directors Of
the Union Pacific Railroad. The roadbed. bridges,
and in short everything pertaining to the struc-
tnre of the road, are found to be in the very
best order. The directors approve the decision of
The Secretary Of tho Iatsraos u regard 70 Dsteut
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-12-09
PROPOSED NEW RAILWAY FACILITIES AT PORT
LAND
FATAL RAILROAD ACCIDENT.

TRUCKEE, New, Dec. S.-This morning, as q
west bound freight train sideracking for west
bound st Boca tho freight train broke
in two and the passenger train crash against the
broken part The caboose aud one emgrant car OF tne
freight train were completely demolished Two persons
we're lnsIaDtly killed, and others probably fatally
injured. Conductor Bennct who was u passenger on
the freight train, thrown 90 feet down the rnDank-
me MT and seriously injured. Quite number OF persons
are still missing II 10 supposed that they were thrown
into the river and drowned. as the eulgrant was
thrown down the embauknent One OF the killed Is
Lchtensen OF this city. NJ BOARD the passenger
train
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-12-09
FINANCIAL NOTES.

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. S.-The argument in the
matter Of the Jurisdiction of the United States District
Court In the case OF the German bondholdere OF Sne
California Pacific Railroad Company will probably DO
concluded to-day, but the decision will be reserved
SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 8.-The excitement over
the reported developments In tho California Mine
ia undated and tho stock Ia selling at t2eo The Con-
solidated Virginia and other mines on tsho Coms'ocs
Lode share N The sdvaoos.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-12-09
PROSPECTS OF TIE WHEAT CROP IN
EUROPE.
LONDON, Tuesday, Dec. 8, !

LONDON, Tuesday, Dec. 8, 1874.
The Mark Lane Express in its review of the
breadsu, market says the weather throughout Europe
the past week been wntry. Many of the Russian
ports closed, and viii remain 80 until Spring. The
European wheat markets have been firm, and the huc
uations generally small Ia places rise OF one
shilling Is reported. 1t is thought that the loweo rates
for wheat have been passed The weather everywhere
is favorable for the new crop.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-12-09
KING KALAKAUA,s JOURNEY EAST.

CHEYENNE, w. T., Dec. S.-His Majesty the
King Of the Sandwich Islands met at Laramie City
this morning by Gov j. A. Campbell, the Hon. j. M.
Carey and Col. I. ii. Stanton, who accompanied the
marty TO this city, On arriving here the King gave
reception the pariors OF the Railroad Hotel, where
large OF ladies and gentlemen were presentsa
To His Majesty. Al,
OMAHA. Neb.. Dec. s,-King Kalakaua and party VIII
arrivo tomorrow from the West The city author
ties with Gen. Ord and Staff by invitation will meet
them 80 mites out. aud salute will be fired on Their
arrival here. The King will proceed directly East VIA
Huntington. Iowa
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-12-09
FOREIGN NEWS.
PARTY POLITICS IN FRANCE.


SCHEME FOR COALITION OF THE RIGHT AND LEFT
CENTERs IN THE NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. FOR
UNION OF THE EXTREME AND MODERATE
RIGHT AGAINST THE CONSTITUTIONAL BILLS.
PARIS, Tuesday. Dec. 8. 1874.
The scheme for coalition of the Right and Left
Centers in the Assembly is making progress. Much
depends on the election Of President OF the Left
Center at the caucus which is to be held Tomorrow
The friends Of coalition support NJ. Christophe, and
those opposed have made NJ. Corne their candidate
1t is probable that to prevent division of the Left
Center on this question of policy, third candidate
NJ. Vautrain, will be nominated. Meanwhile. nego-
tations are going for the union of the Extreme
and Moderate Right, in opposition to the Constitu-
tonal bills.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-12-09
THE CONSERVATIVES OF GREAT BRITAIN

a DisCoSsloN AS TO TIE PROBABLE LEApEh IN
CASE Mr.. DIsRAEIL SHOULD BECOME NCAPACI-
TATED
LONDON, Tuesday, Dec. S.-7he London
World says ing Of the Conservative Members OF
Parliament was held Saturday, and asserted that
IL was far from being harmonious the question was
discussed OF to the Premiership in case Ill
health should Obge Mr. Dlsrae to retire, and the Earl
OF Derby had very slender majority The indications
wero that tho Duke OF Richmond or the Marquis OF
Salisbury would be the choice OF the socaed reactonarY
wing OF the Conservative party. There was also
manifested at tho meeting great difference Of opinion
on one OF the ecclesiastical bills
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-12-09
CENTENARY MEETING OF BAPTIST MINIS
TIERS.

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 8.-The centenary
meeting Of the Philadelphia Conference OF Baptist MIN
listers was held this morning Bockley Church, West
philadelphia A ballot took place for President. to
serve during u ensuing year. resulting In the choice Of
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-12-09

the Rev r b. Cooke OF Homesburg Church. the Pres
dent took his seat and made few reinarSs @
ing the Conference the honor conferred lnc ieV.
David Spencer biographical sketch OF the hstofy
OF the Philadelphia Baptisis
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-12-09


True copy. ALEX SHARP, L. B. Marshal, ID. G.
Attest: L. J. Meigs. Clerk, by L. p. Williams. Assistant
Clerk.
Gen Butler being Proctor in both cases. it will be
seen that he received nearly $4,000 from the prize
cases alluded to- being no doubt sufficient compen-
sation for his services as member of Congress in
Obtaining the passage of the bill in question.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-12-09
TIE VIRGINIUS AFFAIR.

MADRID Tuesday. Dec. s, 1874.
The Minister Of Foreign Affairs handed to
Mr.. Cushing, the United States Minister, note in re-
gard to the Virginus question: on Friday An amcable
settlement is expected.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-12-09
RAILWAY INTERESTS.

THE NORTHERN CENTRAL RAILROAD COMPANY.
BALTIMORE, Dec. San adjourned meeting
OF the stockholders OF the Northern Central Railroad
Company held here day. to receive the report OF
the committee Of five appointed at the meeting In April
last with full power examine into the affairs Of the
Compapy and to negotiate with the Pennsylvania Rail
road Company IN gard to the lease OF the Northern
Central Road to the Pennsylvania Road. or guarantee
of dividends or other arrangement satisfactory to the
eiecting directors OF the Northern Central
Road. Two long reports were submitted,
mitpee After considerable discussion both reports were
ald upon the table until the next meeting In FEBRUARY
next The fOc wing Board OF Directors was elected B.
NJ Shoemaker, Baltimore; George Small, Baltimore s..
NJ. Felton, Philadelphia; W.. MacVeah. Harrisburg I;
Wstar Morris, Philadelphia Thomas A. Scott Philadel-
phla NJ. Is. Greensfelder, Baltimore X Oppenhener,
baltimore NJ b. Sellers. Baltimore; H. +. Borie Phila-
delphia j. NJ Hutchinson, Philadelphia and j. Z. Bull
A. Scott was chosen President Of the Northern Central
and A. Cassatt General Manager OF the Pennsy
Road. chosen director vice Scott.
PROPOSED NEW RAILWAY FACILITIES AT PORT.
LAND.
PORTLAND, Me-, Dec. Sat q meeting of
the City Government last evening the Committee on
Wharf Facilities made report recommending the pur
chase Of Gas Wharf at cost Of $4,000 In gold for the
use OF the Grand Trunk Railway In It's traffic. 1t
will cost put the wharf In shape The Grand
property from city. and also TO build immediately
an elevator and sheds. Tho Company Furthermore
promised make Portland the distributing point for
Maine and portions OF New Hampshire, Vermont. aud
have discrimination In the tariff rates In favor Of
Portland,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-12-09
NEW-YORK WEnNESDAY DECEMBER 8, IS74.-WITH s.

which he charged that Representative Sto"eii'
from the IVth District sold cadetship recently 1cr
81 .0O0, and that the cadet, whose name IS ochoo-
craft is now in the Naval Academy. The letter DC
| mands an investigation. and names as witnesses
dozen members of the Virginia Legislature, , Ine
Secretary of the Navy, ex-Congresslnan ona dnt
III. Porter. ono Weber, Washington claim aeeui
and several other persons. The letter was ntehdeu
to be handed the Speaker to-day.
THE CARPETBAGGERs DECLARE WAR AGAINST
POSTMASTER GENERAL JEWELL
One of the most puerile and characteristic move
mens of this session is the attempt on the part VI
the carpet-baggers, headed by Spencer and flana-
gan to organize for the defeat of the confirmation
of Postmaster-General Jewell. Mr.. JewelPs only
oensc is that he has made attempt to reform INC
Government service in Texas by the removai Vi
some of the Flanagan appOintees and now threat,
ems to do tho same for Alabama. Spencer aSsuIeu
his friends to-day that Senator Cameron woulu uso
his influence against Mr. Jewelps confirmation.
REDUCED COST OF REVENUE COLLECTIONS.
The Secretary of the Treasury has taken the
initiative in giving personal examination III the
steps taken for further reduction in the expenses
of collecting the revenue from customs, and is max
ing thorough examination of the force employed
and the actual duties discharged by all persons III
the Customs service. 1t already appears that tere
will be a saving under the contemplated remuc,ion
of probably 100000 in the expenses OF coliecllng
the customs during the current fiscal year.
THE DISTRICT SAFE BURGLARY CASE
EFFECT OF THE DECISION AS TO THE ILLEGAL
CHARACTER OF THE GRAND JURY Wii0h
FRAMED TIE INDICTMENTs-MR. RIDDLE DE-
FINES HIS POSITION.
WASHINGTON, Dec. SIN the Criminal Court
to-day Mr. Davidge counsel for Harrington, wished 10
withdraw the pleas in abatement, filed IN behalf OF DIS
CLIENT and TO move tho Court for early trial. MI
Riddle remarked that he instructed by the Attor-
ney-GeDcral to say. In view OF the iact
that the Superior Court Of the District OF
Columbia has decided that the late Grand Jury was
an Illegal body as Grand Jdry, no regarded the
indictments utilities or the indictment as nuly'
and he did propose to cause further action 10 De
taken upon these indictments and that SO lar as the
cases are he regarded dependent upon those IN
die mens aud resting upon them tho case Is at an emu
Mr. Riddle stated further that his duties In connection
with ths.case end, the Attorney-General having
revoked his appointment.
Mr. Davidge-What action do you propose to take
Mr. Riddle-None. I have nothing IN the world to do
except TO go quietly out Of court. This paper ENDS my
appointment. fuuctus. There no possible action
that can take.
After some further conversation between the court
and counsel It was thought best to postpone action I'LL
tomorrow.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-12-09
PROHIBITION OF MEMBERS OF CONGRESS
EROM PRQSECI-lING CLAIMS

PROHIBITION OF MEMBERS OF CONGRESS
FROM PROSECUTING CLAIMS.
PASSAGE OF Mr.. BECKs BILL BY THE HOUsE-THE
COURSE OF SENATOR CONKLfNG AND GEN. BUT
LER CErTCISED-GEN BUFFERS REWARD IN TIE
FARRAGUT PRIZE MONEY CASE.
lBY TELEGRAPH TO THE IRIBUNEl
WASHINGTON. Dec. s.-The bill of Mr.. Beck pro-
hlbiting members of Congress from prosecuting
claims against the Government was presented to-
day in the House, and, although it met with little
opposition from Gen. Butler and ethers, it was
promptly passed, being the third time it has
passed the House. Mr.. Beck briefly explained
the necessity for the bill, calling attention
to the course Of Senator COnklng in the New-York
Central Railroad case and to the action of Gen.
Butler in the Farragut prize case. The following
official record of the Court shows how much interest
Gen. Bntlcr had in the passage of the bill for the
payment Of the FarTagut prize cases:
CLERKS OFFICE,
SUPREME COURT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA.
David G. Farrsgut ell al agt. Ship Metropolis ct al
1874 Jan. Z. No. 30. docket Distinct Court.
Costs Of sult:
Special Commissioner r. D. Mussey ........... SIS 90
Clerk. accrued and estimated neposited...... IS 80
sDecis scacgrapier n + 800 800 &c &c
Arbitrators T. j. Dur.nt G. v FIX II. W. Paine $500 90
Lbelant Proctor, b. +. Butler, j. Ii. Ashton,
n Wilson. 6Oa52 90
Total. sc5,784 I0
true copy. r. j. MEIGs. Clerk, &c,
BY r. j. MEIGs jr. Assistant Clerk.
In No. l91, admiralty. in the matter OF the bounty
claims OF Farragut and other officers and men OF the
Western Gulf Squadron, paid by the Marshal OF the
District OF Columbia the costs decreed ny the District
Court OF the District Of Columbia as follows:
Msrshals OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. $3.50 90
Bills OF Lrenng Sdr Tor dVertisement...... ~ rs
Bits OF HOTning ChTontote Tor advertisement. AZ Is
Paid Proctor iof Liballant. 20 6G0 90
Paid arbtrators.. 1900 90
Paid Prize Commissioner. 200 90
Paid Court Commissioner r. d. Mussey......... $50 90
Paid reporter, NJ A. Clancy. Ala %
Paid Clerk X j. Meigs .......-............... 81 rs
Paid Commissioner A Backman. AZ IS
Paid Commissioner f. Holiday. ................ 20 90
Pad Auditor Leach. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. 100 90
Total. S3 900 80
True copy. ALEX. SHARP, L. b. Marshal d. G.
Attest: l. ]. Meigs. Clerk by L. p. Williams. Assistant
Clerk.
Gen Butler being Proctor in both cases. it will be
that be received nearlr Ss0 900 frora mira
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-12-09

BY +. ]. MICS, IT.. Assistant Clerk.
In No. l91. admiralty. In the matter OF the bounty
clOims OF Farragut and other officers and OF the
Western Gulf Squadron, paid by the Marshal OF the
District OF Columbia the decreed by the District
Ianrl @ the District of Cnlnmhla arc ~ follnua.
The Republican journal., 1874-07-16

Ih,. researches uf Prof Stnrr! show
that the Ampricat made SllperphoSphatrs
hitherto available 10 New Enoland farmers
are OF too high cost and too little value to
he bought and used toadyantapr. and that
II r. possible fo make and erll 4 better
article III "a lower price. Still leaving Il lair
profit to the maker or importer; and the
correspondence elected bv his publications
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The Republican journal., 1874-07-16

Bugle Song.

The >plcndor falls on castle waA>
And snowy SUBMITS old in story:
The long light shakes across the lakes,
And the wild cataract leaps in glory.
Blow, bugle. blow. set the wild echoes flying:
Blow buglc; answer. echoes dying, dying
diving.
@, hark, @, hear, how thin and clear
And thinner. clearer, further going:
O. sweet and far. from cliff and scar,
The horns Of Eltland family blowing.
Blow. let us hear the purple gens replying:
Blow. buge: answer. echoes dying. diving,
diving.
q. love. they die in yon rich sky.
They faint on hill o" field, or river
Oar echoes roll from soul to soul.
And grow forever and forever.
Blow, hugle, blow. set the wild echoes flying,
And answer. echoes answer. dying. dying,
divine,
The Republican journal., 1874-07-16
A Wild Career.

gambler named Berry Amos mt tha Sher
WOOD House, Baltimore, one dap last ,yCo.
1t says:
The Baltimore papers, in chrar ,lif,
the incidents of the crime have lot br.
lyaludcd to the previous career ot l,p a.
legged murderer. Some acquain5aucrv .'
its salient features enables the t.r
present the facts IN giycu below r. f..
murder seems to have bCcn si" l",ur9
quencc of four years Of ti.e .7.-t c>'.a
ordinary dissipation. Ilro. r.O' ..,
drinking together in 4 baltimore .r-r
IN the early hours Of tHc ,.."a". a, +
aiteF night spcn. in dct&UuI tUn
mem was q noted gambiul. OF that ci.t--
berry Amos, whom local paper describe
rs a hne-looklng man; ut least. 50 laI
the animal part was concerned tall, cree
| broad chesteu and muscular. with sturdy
lower limbs, and brawnv arms and Z.
| Well-rounded, he presented to the eve tbv
very personifcation of physical -uenrt.
and manly EigOr, Another was o0aa
| companion. and the third wa sam Nc
| Donald. The first two were III the ir
taking a drink together, and the third ua
| denly arose from his chair and stabbed tE.
gambler to the heart The murder II s.u,
| to have been done out 0G mere Woutol
ness. The murderer was bcsotted vii
! liquor, and had i5oWieknifc in his poeket
Rising from his seat in alcoholic delliam
he single his victim ont simply becaus
he was the caller man OF the crowd hetcr.
him There is SAID to have been no cau.y
for quarrel between the two and that Il J..
not probable the drunken man cher she:
any malice whatever toward his victim o'
any other person i'm the party Such ar
The Republican journal., 1874-07-16

\ hiend, Of Monroe County, Missouri,
writes :-'My house plants have suffered
very much from earth worms. | have
tried many things, and they only become
more numerous. AT last put ten drops
of carbolic acid in u pint Of water, and
poured that on the earth in the pots, and
it acted like charm, killed all the worms,
and the plants began to improve at once.
1t has been three weeks since it was ap-
piled, and they are all in nice growing
condition, and | think that it is time
enough to show what it will do" Nick's
| Floral Guide.
The Republican journal., 1874-07-16

A DARING GIRL. y girls herai-'
saved a number of lives near i.ouislI.'.
Kv., II few days ago a portion Of Il r..
mic party went to the picnic grounds Ia
covered furniture wagon, and the d.ag,
having left his seat 10 fix something i d.
the wagon, taking the precautions to- s|
hitch the horse on the side EcNt 4 81. 4
bluff along which the road ran, the h'l't
became frightened started Oft, and I4
wagon was rapidly nearing the bluii WA@
Nellie johnson, u girl fourteen ye9f. =.
ace. climbed to the drivers seat, reach.
down over the dashboard and secured IL.
reins, and by the eXertion of all be
strength brought the team to Il standSni'
The affair is described as most thrillm.
escape from terrible catastrophe, az,
the little miss is the recipient OF prais
! from all sides III the vicinity Of her non
The Republican journal., 1874-07-16

An Old carpenter, who had been emA
ployed at lsb-work by an old lady, was
asked why people Of his trade always
charged more in proportion for coffins
than they did for chairs and tables, ''well,
you see ma'am. it's inst because people
won't hiring collins hack to us to be re-
paired"
The Republican journal., 1874-07-16

AN EARNED Flsn. A writer ON "Clcv-
en- Fish in the Galaxy says; There is
4 little fish. Aboundin9 in the eastern seas.
from Ceylon to Japan. which secures its
prey by means of I'm instrument like the
blowpipS used by mschievOuS school-hoys
for projecting peas and other means of
torment The nose Of the fish is n kind of
beak, through which he has the power of
propelling a drop Of water with force
enough to disable fly. preparatory to
swallowing it His aim is accurate and
he rarely misses his object. The msus-
Pecting fly sits on spray Of weed, twig,
on q tutt Of grass. near the water plum
ING himself in tine warm rays Of the sun.
The fish cautiously places himself under
the water, takes a sure aim and lets fly
Down drops the little innocent to be swal-
lowed by the fish
A Kansas gentleman has thoughttully
put his front gate in the parlor, SO that
his daughter and her Young man can
swing on ii without taken cold during the
winter weather This is humane sug
gestion to all fathers A front gate in tn,
parlor may save a good many dollars tha
would otherwise be paid out for soothing
svrups and cough balsam.
Collins Graves, who rode so fast down tn
| Mill River valley to warn the people of az
| preaching danger, is SAID to be the hrst mllE
| man who ever ran away from water.
The lightning struck ten-nch gas pipe tha
was being laid in one OF the streets OF Ioneor.
feet disappeared in the ground having throw
mp a carload OF earth.