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The Van Buren press., 1874-03-17
Seeds and Plants.

&. c. True Cape Cod Cranberry. best sort
&. for Upland. Lowland. or Garden, by
mail. prepaid, 81 600 per 100 $500 per 1000
a priced Catalogue of this and all Fruits Or
namental Trees. Evergreens. Shrubs. Bulbs.
Roses. Plants, &c, and Fresh Flower and
Garden Seeds, the choicest collection In the
country. with all novelties. will be sent gratis
to any plain address. % sorts Of either Flow
er Garden, Tree. Fruit, Evergreen or Herb
Seeds. for 81 90. sent by mail. prepaid. Whole
sale Catalogue to the trade.
b. NJ. WATSON. Old Colony Nurseries and
Seed Warehouse, Plymouth, Mass. Estab-
lished 1912.
Feb. Ami
The Van Buren press., 1874-03-17
Shoemakers look out for your Souls

A IL kinds Of Shoemakers Trimmings.
~ Lasts. boot Trees Shoe Pegs. 10y the
bnshel shoe Thread. Avis. and thousand
other things to tedious to mention.
BY e. AUSTIN.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1874-04-23
Large ParlOr Bust Pictures and the
Beautiful sun Pearl
TO THE UNFORTUNATE.
NEW REMEDIES! NEW REMEDIES
DR.. GIBBONS OlSPENSARY.

DR.. GIBBONS OlSPENSARY,
No. 623 kEARNY. STREET. CORNER
~ commersial, San Francisco; Private en-.
1851. for the treatment of Sexual and Seminal
Diseases. such as GonorrhTa. elect, Structure
syphilis in all its forms, Seminal Weakness,
lmpotency, etc. etc. Skin diseases of years
standing, and liberated Legs, ETC., successful.
~ treated.
DR.. GiBBON has the plea.ure Of annonn.
cling that he has returned from visiting the
principal hospitals Of Europe. and has re-
Snmed practice.
The Doctor has spared neither time nor
money il seeking out new remedies. and has
returned with increased facilities for the allie
Walton of human suffering.
Seminal Weak ncSS.
Seminal emission is the consequence of self
abuse. This solitary vice, or depraved sexual
Indulgence. is practiced by the youth Of both
sexes to an almost unlimited extent, produce
ing with u%nerring certainty the following
train of morbid symptoms, unless combated
by scientific medical measures, viz: Sallow
countcnance, dark spots under the eyes, pain
in the head. ringing in the ears, noise like tho
rustling of leaves or rafting of chariots, I'M
ensincss about the loins. weakness Of the
limbs. confused vision, blunted intellect, loss
of confidence, ditfidence in approaching stran.
gers. a dislike to form new acquaintance. u
disposition to shun society, loss of memory.
pimples and various eruptions about the face,
hectic Pushes, furrcd tongue, tTtid breath.
coughs, consumption, night sweats. monoma-
mia, and frequently insanity. If relief be not
obtained, you should apply Immediately, eli
thor in person or by letter, and have a euro
effected by his new and scientific mode Of
treating this disease, which never fails Of
cficctins a quick and radical cure.
Cured At Home.
Persons at a distance may be CURED AT
HOME, by addressing a letter to DIR. Glib
Bon. stating case, symptoms. length Of time
the disease has continued, and have medicine
promptly forwarded, FREQ from damage and
full and plain directions for use, by i~nclosins
SO in coin in a registered letter through the
postotlice. or through Wells. Fargo 4 Co.
4 package of medicine will DO forwarded
by express to any part Of the Union.
Persons writing TO the Doctor will please
state the name Of the paper they see this adj
vcrtiscmcpt in.
All communications strictly confidential.
Address DIR. }. +. GlBBON,
Box 1851, San Francisco. California.
fe6-ly
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1874-04-23
LUMBER SALE.

HAVING DISPOSED OF MY LlMRFF
IL Yard, including all the lumber thereon
to III. j. bartlett, OF the California Lumber
Yard. | take this occasion to bcSpcak for M,
successor the same liberal patronage hilbert,
extended to me by Ray friends and the public
generally. ii. {. BLASER.
Eureka, March 10th, 1874.
Referring to the above, | beg to inform tho
public of Eureka and the surrounding coun.
try that the stock purchased of Mr.. BlaSci
has been removed to the California Lumber
Yard, on South Buel street. My assortment
Of seasoned Lumber and timbcrS is as cXtcn.
sive and complete as can be- found in Eastern
Nevada, and the same will he; i'd on tn,
most reasonable terms and at the lowest liv-
ing figures.
The houses and lots of the Blasor Lumber
Yard are for sale cheap for cash. For full par
ticularS inquire ut the California Lumber
Yard. NJ. l.. BARTLETT.
m2l-lm
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1874-04-23

NorIcE.-All persons having books
belonging to the circulating library OF
the City Drug and Book Store, are re-
auested to return them by Nj ~ LIST, or
they will be charged to the holders.
ap23-lw@
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1874-04-23

TICKETS for the odd Fellows ball
can be procured on presentation OF III
yitation cards. ut the Turner House,
Shaefer's and Cobb Il Painc'S reStau-
rants, ut the drug stores and principal
business store> in town. apli-tf
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1874-04-23

GONE BEI0w.-GeO. w. Cassidy,
proprietor of the SENTINEL, left last
evening for San Francisco. He will
return in about ten days.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1874-04-23

PERSONAL. - Rev. Father Hyne>,
Pastor ofthe Catholic Church, returned
homo yesterday morning, after a
brief visit to Virginia and other west
ern cities.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1874-04-23

AT WoRK.-Road Supervisor j. IT.
Walls has a force of men at work ON
the stage road, near Pinto summit.
The rapidly melting snow causes a
large quantity of water to flow over
the road at different points, and to
avoid it being washed away, the work.
men are constantly ON the ground re-
pairing the breaks and turning the
$ realms in directions where they can
be controlled and do no harm or inn
pedetravel.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1874-04-23

DRGANIzED.-.At Il meeting of the
Rights of \. L. b., held last even
y Daod-Isne Retreat, No. 81 was reg
arlv organized aud a constitution
ID bylaws adopted. The following
beers were duly elected: Sir KITS :.
4 Kelly, s. G. s.; q. W. Merrill, J. &.
!; \. u. Parks, LIST c.; ID. r.. Baily, I'd
\ X. :. Rodman, Secretary; ID. b. I'M
Del, Treasurer; d. Rosenberg, LIST s.;
!. {. Sherlock, I'd s.; Sir K'is Baily,
lnilcl Il I'd Kelly, Trustees Commit
ee> were appointed to procure the
pce>>ary rcgalia and furniture and to
bcure suitable hall for the regular
l,rclings of the retreat. We under
pand that il Il proper place can be OBJ
kinca the retreat will take immediate
teps to erect a commodious hall. Oi
the Sir Knights have not post
ID us on the order, but we are sure it
y a charitable institution, and we wish
every success in common with the
IKE orders already established and do
ng 90 much good in our midst. May
hey never retreat.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1874-04-23

FINE MCSIC.-Thc Eureka Brass
Band is daily practic;ns for the ami
rersary celebration OF the Odd Fellows,
which occurs on Monday next. The
pieces are all new and will prove one
of the greatest attractions during the
procession. The band will also fur
the music for the ball during the night.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1874-04-23

HIS CONpIrION.-COunty Surveyor
w. 4. Edwards, who was so unfortun.
ate as to break his right leg OIL Sum
day last, is as comfortable rs a man
with u broken leg can be. lie expert
ences no pain in the fractured limb,
but is necessarily confined to his bed
by the accident. The physicians en-
pect to bring him out all right in Il
short time.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1874-04-23

ELKo SrAGE.-Ihe tri-weekly stage
for Elko will leave this morning from
the International Hotel.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1874-04-23
ROUTE OF PROCESSION

The members will assemble at the Lodge
room at | O'Clock p. NJ, sharp, and form in pro-
ccssion in accordance with the laws of the
Order. under Brother VIM. Head. y. g., Mar
Shal of the Day, and take up the following
Inc Of march. viz: Up Main street to the
Richmond Furnace: thence east to Spring
street: thence north on Spring street to Clark
street: thence west on Clark street TO Buel
street: thence south on 1'uel street TO Eureka
Hall, whereupon the following exercises will
be had:
Opening By the Lodge
Bro. J.. c. Arnold
Music tQuickstep. Martina Eureka Brass Band
Bro. ". II. Davenport, p. q.
Music Selections from ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
Eureka Brass Band
closing by the Lodge
Closing Prayer...........B Bro. +. G. Arnold
All sojourning brethren of the Order in
good standing are cordially invited to p%artici-
pate in the ceremonies, and the public 10 at
tend the literary exercises Mt Eureka Hall.
~. A. CHANDLER,
BENZ. {. LEVY,
X. +. BARTLETT, ,.-
JAS. BRYAN, Committee.
CHARLES BEOY.
TIOS. POLGLASE.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1874-04-23

GENTLEMEN'S under clothing, the
finest Ass ortment i'll town, at w. ii
Clark's. ap2l
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1874-04-23

SEWING CIRCLE.-The sewing circle
of the NJ. T.. Church met yesterday at
the Court House.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1874-04-23

HARDWARE, locks, hinges, viscs and
a general assortment of general hard
ware ut W. III. tlark'S. ap2l
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1874-04-23

"SToRM' QUADRILLE.-We are i'll
formed that a feature will be intro
duced at the Odd Fellows ball
called the "Storm'' quadrille. 1t is
produced by darkcning tho hall and
initiating thunder and lightning. The
effect is IL novel one and will cauSe con-
siderable amusement.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1874-04-23
ARRIVALS,
DEPARTURES,
STOCK REPORT.

=
MORNING RoARn.
$50 Ophir-22A 2ib30 ~. 2na
~ Gould X Cnrry-2ia ~ bi 2il.2i
SD Best n Bclcher-9 gbj -
q" a" InLascIooo. "'2
100 CIollar-G5
20 Crown Points;
81 Yellow Jackct-Sf s5b.O
aJj ImperiaILt;,L a.,
Im Emniro Nil-iE Il hin I'M
III Eentuck-I7,5 II, L liz
3:2j Alrha-lGI l3i. l3, IL
40 Bclchcr-S5i. 81, 81 SIiI
N Con. Il. II. Ounrtl-lI,'
Il ConIidcnceCSL 81
~ Con. Virgipia'S7ls, ss,absD ST..
20 D~nncy-2i.
10 ~Exchcuucr-:.7
10 Ovcrman-lS 49,,
100 JUSTICES.
"a Succor-2
80 Culcdonia-2J.. 81
1870 julia H.. /
% knickcrbockcr-6
lfn t;i bc-l7s22
% Baltimorc-i7s
23j Cali.ornia-4I, ~ A..
40 Eclipse
80 Dayton-G4
2N rictou-2r
30 y. Y. Con.-3
30 American Flat.
81 TyIer-l IL.
:JW Woodvillc-27s ~. pa
10 Mint-:Oc
100 Lady WaShington-3I 81
) kusSuth-5
700 Andes-l's
49,
Nit">'oN h'Nhp'
il0 Meadow ~Valley-a9's 9s0
lW Raymond N Elv-2l 81 2,slO q
;, 20 Eureka Conf III. lis
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1874-04-23

THANKS.-F. I.oewv, the news man,
has our thanks for Il supply of illus
trated periodicals. Van Jaquelin's
smoky Valley murder is the trontis-
piece ofthc i1iicc .NrWS of last week.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1874-04-23

BULLIoN.-Wclls, Fargo 4 Co. yes
tcrday shipped five bars of Newark
bullion. weighing 800 pounds, and val
ued at S2,llS -. 1t belongs to the
Newark Company.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1874-04-23

WHITE LANES Wool BLANKETS
the finest in the market. just received
at Obcrfclder e Harri~on'S. APP;
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1874-04-23
t;ENr's FuRNI>HING t;oopS.

GENT'S FURNISHING GoODS.-Ne
have just received 10y express the very
latest STYLES in hats, Granger, or ''any
other mans" \ fine assortment of
hand sewed boots has also been re-
ceiyed. Gents furnishing goods of
every description, and clothing Of the
hest quality, constantly on hand. Now
is the time to make your purchases.
Call at Oderfeldcr 4 Harrison's mann
moth store. tIt"
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1874-04-23

For a complete assortment of tin.
ware, parlor and cooking stoves, OF
any article in the hardware line, go to
Maupin X CrOmer's. TT
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1874-04-23

MEXICAN INDEpEN DENCE.-FOrmcr
residents of Mexico living hereabouts
intend givinga grand ball on the night
of May 9TH, in honor Of the day, it being
the anniversary of MeNico's indepen-
dence.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1874-04-23

TIE Finest Assortment of Furnish
ing Goods, Hosiery, Collars and Ties,
will he found ut q. Il II.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1874-04-23

CoMrLErED.-The extensive repairs
at the Eureka saloon are now all com.
pleted and the place presents one of
the neatest and most attractive resorts
in town. The proprietor, Dick Pad
dock, than whom none knows better
how to u a like establishment. is al
ways on han | attending To- business.
while the competent mixolo.ists who
preside over the bar can concoct spir-
iual comfort in all shapes to the many
friends and patrons of the house.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1874-04-23

Observation-Disclosures Of Main
street were yesterday afternoon treat
ed to IL free equestrian performance by
several parties anxious to display their
knowledge of craftsmanship. One man
was thrown from his steed without in
jury, and the rest Don gave up the
SPORT.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1874-04-23

WATCHES AND JEwELRY made ane
repaired by J. Straus. Orders TO New
York and San Francisco promptly at
tended to. app
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1874-04-23

RETURN THEM.-There are still Il
number Of books belonging to Judge
iIupp's library unreturncd by those
who have borrowed them on different
occasions. Parties having such vol
umes will confer u favor by leaving
them at the office Of \. NJ. HillhouSe
as soon as convenient.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1874-04-23

COMING IN.-The daily supply of
charcoal is increasing. Yesterday IL
number of loads arrived, destined to
naceS; and if no bad weather inter
vencs, 10y the first of May the supply
delivered will he enough to start up
several more furnaces.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1874-04-23

For SALE OR LEAsE.-W. +. Poplin,
the owner of Il desirable house and lot
81; uatcd on South Main street, offers
the same for sale or lease on reasonable
trims. The house contains nine
rooms, two of which are well adapted
tor business purposes. See advertise
nlcnt,
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1874-04-23

CROCKERY.-The largest assortment
of crockery ware in town can he found
at sam. Fricdman's. on Main street. at
prices lower than the lowest. apl-tf#
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1874-04-23

DOMESTIC TRAaEDY.-On our first
e this morning will he found a
account of a late domestic tragedy
ctei in Gold Hill on Saturday last.
which Joseph Marks shot his
+, and then put an end to his own
etched existence by shooting him
]. The woman, it is thought, will
tvive her injuries. The parties are
BIZ we'll known in Eureka, havin/
amerly lived here, leaving in Noveni-
i last fer Gold Hill. While here
By had occasional domestic troubles,
u at one time the woman, in fear OF
b life, rushed into this office, say
/ that she was afraid that
lrks would kill her, as he wa drunk,
asked for pro ectiOn. She was
Ten to the house of lady friend and
re remained until the brutal hus-
MI had recovered from his drunken
Marks, while residing here,
greatly addicted to drink and gam
at times neylecting his business,
u when in liquor always abused his
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1874-04-23
Committee Of Invitation :


comm;++cc NJ Invitation
SoA'S' VI A"s''"''O"
y \ Chandler, Nc &C Hubbard.
VI lorowsky, Pc " ID ID Il NJ
+ Il lhillips, Pc SGo!dstonc. PC
) Ridge, Pc VIM Head, Pc
" II Davenport, PIG Henry Webb, PIG
q Wailhaas Chas Coll
J NJ RaHaelovich VIM Emery
: Ashim NJ F~ridenbcrg
" A Seaton Ed Schaefer
Jas Stewart Cha. y Cobb
! j. iroy " 4 kellogg
pn" M.Namn eos I"Tnln1
VI Il Bartlett, NJ ',berfeider
Jno johnson NJ >myth
! %%an,hhoon Chns t I
q W Bibbins Millich
VIM Rabjohn VIM Ross
" L Poplin j Fine
Jas Hayes Elliott
Ron; q Invv N Wc,;rcrnr
'Jnn II i;axier Jacob Gibson
Cnl;shnr Julius Reese
II Bcre j b Isancs
frank Hiege,huth w Hess
bb f,ldreu Wm W ermunth
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1874-04-23

bHxsoN, THE INsANE.-This poor,
hented being still refuses to partake
any food whatever. Yesterday,
Her Sheriff Walsh took him out OH
streets, and tried to have him go to
staurant to obtain a meal, but he
ed in the attempt. The man SAYS
rs still Il prisoner, though on the
et. and as long AS he remains Suci,
determined to keep his fast.
falSo refused the offer of a new suit
RU,hes, of which he was in need, hut
ppted some of his own, brought
i the camp. In drinking water he
not use any vessel whatever,
bpiny it up in his hands and par
ing of it in that manner. All that
wants is his weapons and ammun;-
and il he is hungry, he will pawn
Il if allowed his liberty. The re-
1t naturally not being granted by
] Officers. he remains in Jail, growing
bker every day, and will, it moi
tn.ing his determination. Soon die.
} position is Il sad one, but one that
mot easily he remedied.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1874-04-23
Cal INTELLIGENCE

bRNER House SOCIAL.-The great
event of the week has been the
4 given sat the above hosiery on
kday night, under the auspices of
host, Tower, and his amiable con-
The lovers of the charming art
rhorian must have enjoyed them
Ia to their hearts content, for they
Srcd with the greatest vim and
huinor their favOrite amusement
long after the witching hour
4 church yards yawn and the wee
hours bids weary mortals seek
RS sweet reStOrer. The parties
Iofore given ut this house have
characterized by the utmost
Ihtliness and good feeling. The
Is that we have not had more of
tor they do much to promote
fiendship and free and easy inter-
se that should mark our public
Serings. These little episodes Of
life and gaiety do Il great deal of
ice, and if the pride and stubborn
| of our hearts would only admit it,
Sot a little in the way OF rubbing off
irregularities of mind and person
! are such noticeable features in
= the upper and middle strata of
|adan society. COininglc and BE-
rteOtlS.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1874-04-23

4 BEAUTIFUL TOILETS.-On the Occa
p be given on the night of Monday
next, by the order of Odd Fellows,
lome of the most superb toilets will liz
lSplayed by many of tie lady partici-
pants of the evenings pleasure Dress
S!laker> are worried to death by the or
lers that are still rushing ifa for the
ilaking of suitable dresses for the
kvent. The gentlemen attending are
VI expected to wear kids; the costly
.ieganl dresses can not In spoiled, and
pose wishing to secure II partner
2iould go to Meyers 4 Franklin, and
purchase Il pair of those French Kills
Iost received from New York, thus in
sor1ng their acceptance by the ladies
p JOIN in the festivities of the night.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1874-04-23

INFORMATION WArED.-The brother
/" II Jane Kyndman, or Hyndinan,
VINO resides in Giarsford, Killendon-
hely County, Ireland, will hear OF
|.m ne'n,ns to his advantage by calling
ne is supposed to reside here or at
hnhy Hill.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1874-04-23
ARRlv1Na.-Our merchants are nov

ARRIvING.-Our merchants are now
|tcelving their Spring stock of goods.
fast freight line is arriving daily
with goods consigned to the different
sores, and an army Of busy clerks are
engaged in opening the packages and
displaying the new assortments 10
their patrons.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1874-04-23
MAY-DAY PICNIC.-Among the pro-

MAY-DAY PICNIC.-AmOng the pro-
}ects now under way is a May-dsy
picnic, to take place May LIST, at Cot
f"nwood ranch. AS soon as the plans
pre- perfected invitations will be extend
FL. The weather will have to make a
sedy change for tho better, if the
1 lair is expected to he a The
resent cllangeable condition of ii limos
2 leric influences would make a sleigh
'ns party more appropriate.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1874-04-23

SrnscRIrrIoN received for all the
Eastern weeklies and monthlies;
also. for the San Francisco papers and
magazines. at the Postofice S~latiomerH
and News Depot. u'V
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1874-04-23
Public Notice.

MINERS AND ALL OTHERS ARE
V1 hereby notified that the Basye Consoli>
dated Mining Company Limited will not be
responsible Tor payment Of ahor or material
furnished to parties having contracts or
agreeme nts to work on any Of the Comrapy.a
mines in Pinto. Secret Canyon, or elsewhere
Superintendent.
Eureka, New. oc.she. :. Its. osu
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1874-04-23

NJ. Il. BARTLETT, real estate agent,
Houses for rem and for sale in all
parts of the city. Also l. c. Bateman's
agent for the Monroe survey. of'iee
mt the California lumber yard, SOUTH
east corner OF Buel and Bateman
~ reets aplO
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1874-04-23

ALL KINDS OF PICTURES are done up
in superior style and with the latest improve
ments of the art.
National Republican., 1874-04-02
4 DUEL BETWEEN BOYS.
IFrom the Pail Mall Gazette. J


An extraordinary case was brought before
the Lindsey Uincolnshire) magistrates on
March IL. Two boys, Gerald Maurice Brown
and George Henry Seagrsye, pupils at board
ing school in London, quarrelled about q trivial
matter, and Brown, by way of settling the diff
Guilty, sent seagrave formal challenge to fight
q duel. Seagraye duly accepted it, and about
two O'Clock, at which time the boys were al
lowed to 60 out for a walk, the duelists and
their seconds started for secluded spot. Here
Browns second, Q boy named Dawson, loaded
pistol for Brown, and q youth named Walter
Green, did like Office for seagrave. Both
pistols were loaded with powder and ball.
Dawson measured the distance decided upon
thirteen paces-and placed peg in the ground
for the antagonists to stand against.
Dawson then counted three, and dropped
handkerchief. He counted slowly, and the
boys took direct aim at each other, firing the
instant the handkerchief fell. Seagrave imme-
diately cried out, 'I'm hit," and then lay
down. 1t was found that his pistol had burst
The seconds then searched for the wound, and
found 1t to be in the leg. They bound up the
wound, and with the aid of Brown assisted
the boy home. The pistols used on the occa-
sion were bought on their route at toy shop,
sixpence each being the price given. One of
the witnesses (all, Of whom were scholarly
described the combatants as being on appar-
emily friendly terms while going to the place
Of fight, and said that no Ill temper was dis
played while on the ground. The magistrate
remanded the prisoner, Brown, and the two
seconds until Saturday, pending the doctors
report Of the condition of Seagraye.