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Litchfield enquirer., 1875-02-18

We positively assure all customers, heads of families, parents, and all guardians of the young, be supplied with pure Milk; no better Milk ever was, or ever can be produced and served in this city. The cows are of the best quality of grain and grass. We invite inspection as to the cleans liness and purity of our Milk.
 FARMERS MILK co. PC. CUMMINGS. S,.pt 52-tf.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-04-12
CLOTHING WAS on FIRE,
Boynt0n's swim.

HE REACHES B5uLoaSE IN SAFETY, ON sAruaDAY
EVENING.
The telegram in the COMMERCIAL, on Saturday,
reported Paul Boynton's swim across the English
Channel to within ten miles of Boulogne. He
reached that point at S;15 in the evening, in c1
cellent health and spirits, and was enthusiastic
caly received by large crowd. Boynton did,
not, however, swim entirely across. He was
taken on board the press steamer, shcrtly after
SIX o'clock in the afternoon, against his own
wish within eight miles of the coast. The
weather had become bolsterous, night was clos
ing in and the pilot declined the responsibility
of guiding him after dark
Boyntons dress is mostly of Inda-ruLber, and
Is 30 arranged that it can be inflated, and rem
dcred not only buoyant but water proof Boyn-
ton, on his way over from New York, jumped
overheard some ten or fifteen miles from the
coast of Ireland. landing with safety. Recently,
in London he gave an exhibition on tho Thames,
he and two others foating from Westminster to
Greenwich, the trio eating, drinking and smoking
en- route. More recently Boynton gave an eXhi-
btion in tho presence of Her Majesty, in the
waters of southampton, which resulted IN sew
eral suits of the dress being ordered for tho
royal yacht This dress is arranged that the
wcarer can carry not only supply of provisions
but rockets and other signal apparatus. With a
fair wind B1ynton generally sets small sail.
He also uses a double paddle to propel himself
along, which he no doubt did on Saturday.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-04-12
PERSONAL AND PARTICULAR.

-Fecbter performed last week in Scranton.
Lolita was at Mcyicker's, in Chicago last
week.
john H. Owens performs this week in Mem
| phis.
-Janauschek acts this week at Hooley's in
Chicago.
Bismarck s going to England for the behe-
| fit of his health.
Lester Wallack was last week at Ford't
Opera honse, in Baltimore.
Jefferson appeared last week in nashville,
Bowling Green, and Louisville.
Mr. Algernon Sartoris the Presidents SON
in-aw, sailed for Europe, Saturday.
james Ward and Wnnetta Montague were
at the Front Street Theatre, in Baltimore, last
week.
-" The Two Orphans last week drew large
audiences ut the Philadelphia Chestnut Street
Theatre
Mr.. Beach, of Tilton's counsel will proba-
bly, be well enough to take his usual place III
Court to-day.
The base-ball season began at New York, on
Saturday, with game between the Mutual nine
and ''field."
Charlotte Thompson appears this week at
the st. Louis Olympic. Maggie Mitchell is TO
appear at De Bars.
Hon. John Jay. recently orr minister to
Austria, il on his way home, having sailed IRON
Liverpool, on Saturday.
The khedive of Egypt is very polite to Gen
era Mcclellan aud family, thonSh lie hasn't
sent them their diamonds NJ yet
Dan Bryant, the minstrel and comedian.
died IN New York, Saturday afternoon, of pueu-
mona. His real name was Daniel Webster
O'l5rien.
AT the annual Mormon Conference held on
Saturday, at Salt Lake City, brigham Young
was reelected Prophet, Seer, Revelator and
President.
Chang Quain Wo, of San Francisco has Sc
cured a patent for an Improvement in fastening
the seams of overalls He is the first Chinaman
to get patent in any form but bullet OF brick
bat.
Mrs. Belknap is now conceded to be the
best dressed woman in Washington. CORES
pondent says that when Worth received the Or
dor for her trousseau he moved to cave and
tasted for seven days.
The death is announced of Henry Clapp,Jr.,
formerly editor of the SATURDAY Pres and an
ity Fair in New York. and once we'll known M
brilliant dramatic "ritic and head of literary
circle of New York styled 'The Bohemia.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-04-12

The Charlie EeOss search.

lIHE- STILL sNATcugD Ar-TuE FATHERS MIND
AGAIN GIVING WAY.
Christian X. Ross, father of the missing boy
%rWed in New York, Friday, to consult with
Superintendent Walling in regard to a supposed
le to his son, and returned to Philadelphia on
saturday morning almost brokcn-hearted at the
announcement that Mr.. Waling lad found the
attenuation on wIch the journey was made
Worthless months ago. Mr.. Ross is gradually
Weakening under the strain to which his mind
llas been subjected since his attack of tempora-
" alteration, and the pursuit of his son has be-
r'!lc with him mania. lie appears un-
"",a To rest in peace and snatches at the slight
tsl information which lie magnes will afford a
tAe To his boy. In his present condition he is
unable to act with Judgment, and unless his
lflGlt eonstrain linn he will havo to be placed
under surveillance again. Superintendent Wal
lllS y deeply affected b, Mr.. Ross's eagerneas,
,'l1 4 working constantly on the case, but even
i'r llrln faith that Charlie is living appears to
"tHer. The police are now hunting after man
WY knew Mosher and Douglass in Philadelphia
At'i Who is supposed to have important infor-
iIa, on in regard to their movements after the
"h suction at Germantown.-N. y, W0rlt.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-04-12
The Concord Centennial.

Arrangements nave been nearly completed
for tho reception of President Grant, on his
visit to Massachusetts to attend the Lex
ington and Concord Centennial. The Presi-
dent and all the members Of the Cabinet, ex-
cept Secretary Fish, are expected to leave New
York, OH Friday morning in special train and
arrive in Boston the same evening. They will
be received at the Massachusetts line by the Of
icials of that State as Its guests. Saturday will
be espent in visits to the Governor ald the Massa-
chusetts Club and dining with the Commercial
Club. Sunday will be spent in Concord and
Monday to be divided between Lexington and
that town.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-04-12
Newark Items.

NEWARK, April r.
s. j. Collision has opened a Howe sewing ma
chine agency at the lower end of the town.
The Blandy Foundry is running very steadily,
turning off large amount of work and giving
employment to a number of hands, 1t il en-
gagged mostly on Agricultural work
spirited game Saturday afternoon. The Young
Americans came OIL victorious, by score of 81
to 10.
Glasgow and vicinity Is still infested with
chicken thieves. Their depredatons have been
going on for sometime, and now quite ex-
ctement is raised by the fact of the people hay
ing very good idea who the parties are, and yet
it seems almost impossible to get good evidence
of their guilt Yesterday afternoon, some par
ties were in town following up large white
rooster that was seen ill the arms of one of the
suspected parties, making his way to Newark to
sell or trade him off for gooda we have not
heard how they made out. p.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-04-12
the American Line OF steamers

SO great is the demand for berths on the mag
niiicent vessels of the American line that All ex-
tension of saloon accommodations, to the extent
of thirty additional berths, has been found neces-
eary. end the four vessels will be thus altered I'M
mediately. The ohio. now in port. will first be
operated upou and the required improvement
will probably be completed next week. In this
connection we may note that pilgrim par y OF
some five hundred persons, from all parts OF the
United States, are negotiating for passage to
ing Rome, Lourdes, and other places of interest
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-04-12
-~--@|-7-777T777
a HEAVY Ranking Firm.

Lieutenant Colonel Frederick d. Grant, will
resign from the army next fall, to join John
sherman, Jr., in the banking business in Wash
ington. The new firm will be organized on the
1st of May, under the title of Sherman ~ Grant
but Colonel Graut will not give personal atten-
tion to the business until after his return from
tho expedition under General Custer to the Yel-
lniyAtnna
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-04-12
Frlgh.ruI Explosion nt Baltimore.

A BARREL OF GASOLINE BLOWS UP, INJUIISG bEY-
EN FIREMEN--A sINGULAR DISASTER.
Yesterday afternoon, between five and six
o'clock, servant girl employed in the family of
John McCabe. grocer, So Garden ST., Baltimore,
was sent into the cellar to draw quart of gaso-
line for a customer. She carried lamp but as
precautionary measure left it in the rear cellar
and took u small piece of candle lighted into the
cellar to draw.the OIL The quart measure filled,
she was about to pick it up wlien the candle
dropped into it and Immediately
BLAZE FLEW UP.
Frightened almost out Of her wits, bnt entirely
unhurt, the girl ran up stairs and fire alarm
was given. III ten minutes the fire was appar-
emily ont. and seven of the iremen descended
into the cellar. According to their statements
they saw no tire but conside erable smoke, and
Assistant Engineer lienuick told Mr.. SheatH to
unHcrew the pipe of the hose.
This was about being done when violent eN-
p'oson occurred and the seven men
sURRouSrED By FIRE,
were forced toward the open cellar door in a
flash. About three thousand people were gath
cred outside, kept back by squads of police. All
at once tie crowd of iiremen about tho cellar
door fell back u mass of fire flew upward as
high the second story window, and at the
came instant three men-Sheats, Heunick and
Houck-were landed on the pavement They
had covered their faces with their COATS and
hence We're not as badly burned as tho poor fell
lows who followed them. Their
CLOTHING WAS on FIRE,
however Sergeants Shultz and zimmerman
caught two of the men. rolled them in the street,
putting out the fire. While this was transpiring
the four other firemen--Wagner, Grubb, Rn-
dolph and keyser had reached the pavement,
with their clothing in blaze. They ran into
the crowd, causing the greatest consternation.
Streams of water were promptly directed upon
them. Two of them, it is feared will lose one or
both OF their eyes,
INVESTIGATION SHOWED
that the first fire did not touch the barrel which
contained thirty gallons of gasoline. When the
iiremen descended, either from a smouldering
spark or one of the lamps carried by the fire
men, gas was gnted, which communicated to
the barrel and caused the eXploson.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-04-12

lie mill corporations at lowell, Mass, defy
tNe mule spinners in their demands for All ad-
'ahee OF wages, and refuse to treat with any
secfet societies. They claim that they can run
rom third to a half of their machinery with
ring spinners after the general strike to-
morrow, and say they would prefer to shut down
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-04-12
New York.

RESUMPTION OF THE TRIAL OF MR.. BEEoHER.
New YORK, April IL.
The Beeclier trial was resumed, this morning.
Mr.. Beach, whose sickness caused the postpone
ment Oh Friday, was present.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-04-12
Maryland.

suprosED MuADER OF WIFE BY HER HUSBAND.
BALTIMORE, April H.
James Darraugh is suspicioned of mur-
dering lis wife, who was found dead in herbed,
this morning, with marks of violence on her per
son. The husband cannot be found.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-04-12
New Advertisements, ','o-dar.

symptoms OF Liver Complaint,
Wisters Balsam Wild therry-City Item.
Warwick Collar--BreN1ty.
Fenna X. R.-Change of hours.
Montgomery's Nervne and Spohrs Pile Cure.
Philauepha Cloth Ionse-3d pag'.
Ribbons and Dress Goods--M. l.. Ichtenste'n.
Dissolution OF partnership-M. V. ~ |. G. Pyle.
Funeral Notice
j. w. Canary's Clothing-Brevity.
City Laundry-Brevity. -5
FrOck's Brevitg.
The Self Fitting Chart-Brevity.
Grand Opera l1ouse-Spe!lng Bee.
Enterprise Mani COS Spring furniture
Fulmers Breyity. .-
Morgans Furnishing store.
Dubell's hats.-Brevlty.
Singles Il Sons partagas-Breyty.
Pam Hats-Drevity.
Domestic patterns-Brevity.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-04-12

Henry yarley, the English Evangelist, held
his farewell service in New York last evening,
and preached for the last time in that city be-
fore an audience numbering at least l2,0OO peo
ple. Mr.. Varley will sail for Europe to-day.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-04-12
EStianciaI.
PRICE OF GOLD TO-DAY.
New YORK, April IL.

New YORK. April IL.
Gold, to-day, S1.15l4.
Furnished ny Cralge johnson q Co, Bankers ana
Brokers, 9Th ana Market Sts.l
LONDON. 1890, p. NJ, April IL.
L. s. lsG5s, 1903; lsG7s, 1925 Tcn-forties
1903; New Fiyes OF 1881, 1O3l4. Consols for mon.
ey 981s@931 for account 93ll4m938s. Erie
common shares, 2Gl4@26I preferred 371a.
New York Central and Hudson, 81. Market
dull but steady.
FRANEFonT, April 12.
II & r. 2O,s ef 1862 10
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-04-12

ATTEMPTED ESCAPE FROM THE CELLS. This
morning, Lafayette Thomas, Charles Saylor and
lionme Titus, all imprisoned in one CELL made
in attempt to escape, by cutting out the
statiilg from the windows. Some one had
ptsed them file after they were locked
ip with which they made good execution until
tL1.N lYnrn 1irenYnrel.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-04-12

GlNE TO NEW YORK. john W. Phillips, Of
3 afford, Sussex county, member OF the recent
N;.i-atnre, has gone 10 New York to engage in
tie pro iuce aud commission business. His
nnily remains ut Seaford.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-04-12
PHILADELPHIA MARKETS.

PHILADELPHIA MARKETS.
PHILADELPHIA, April, 70.
Cotton steady at lee7@l7l.c Cloverseed
much wanted, Penna. HE pound, western
11l2@12c. Flour firm, prices unchanged wheat
in fair request, red II 3O@1 81, amber, :1.3l0,
31l5. Rye wanted at s1.10. Corn quiet and
weak, yellow and mixed western 90M9lc. Oats
steady, white, 73a75c mixed 7O07lc. Prov-
aons firm; mess pork, 422G122.5 so; lard 1icp
15s4c.
QUOTATIONS At TIE Bl.AanYwrNE MILLS FOE FLOUR
AND GBAIa--aoHhEorED DAILY.
Family Flour r...,..............s .s7.750s S.75
Extra Flonr =. Observation-Disclosures. 6.50@o 8 25
Superine Flour ,....... 4.7500 5.75
Wheat, .,.....-5..... ........a.. 125
Corn, New,....... ..5..4... Soc
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-04-12

In our report ON Friday, of the anniversary
ol The Womens Temperance Union, an absurd
geographical error occurred, where in Mrs.
lnltlls address,, she is made TO say that the la
dies will not "pont, falter, or fail" Her word
NM. ntAllL.'
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-04-12
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Horrible Illinois Crime.

iarmer, named Mckenzie, living near Greon-
Iille, Ill., was murdered in his bed last Thursday
iii,Blll, and his body was taken to a stable and
laced under the feet of pair of mules, to make
IT, appear that he had been kicked to death. His
wle and ron are suspected of the murder, and
nave been lodged in Jail.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-04-12

ruLicE HEARINGS. james Walls, for disor-
attlv conduct. was required to pay the costs and
lYe bail in 5000 for better behavior.
Lafayette Thomas and Charles Saylor, for
3aeklng the pocket Of John McOauliey on the
y ow grounds. were committed to New Castle
in default of 5000. each. They were Phiadel-
dina nartps
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-04-12

l;t-ISEss OnANaE.-The firm of NJ. ", X /. q.
Vie coal dealers, has been dissolved by mutual
oiiieent. Tho business will be copbinuod by Nj.
i'yle at the old location, $. W. corner Front
and Iatual SITS.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-04-12
FOURTH EDITION.
A Chinese Disaster.

srI AMER tuER AT eHANduAI - GREAT LOSS OF
LIFE.
LONDON, April H.
A dispatch from Shanghai reports a collision
between two steamers engaged III coal traffic.
The steamer III Sing was sutk, causing great
lOs5 of life
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-04-12

MErrNds IN WEST CHuRou.-The services In
West Presbyterian Church, yesterday, were very
.olemn and Impressive. Rev. Mr. Otts, the pas
tor. announced that exercises would be continu-
I'd through the week, and that Rev. Mr.. Cullis,
at his earnest request, had consented to remain
and assist in the services. Mr.. Culls will give
bible reading at 4 4 Z. NJ, and preach at 7.i5
+. NJ. to day. Strangers aud the public gene
rally are cordially invited.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-04-12
FIFTH EDITION.
Washin gfOn.
THE INDIAN FIGHT AT CHEYENNE.

WAsH1NdroN, April H.
The only information received at the Interior
Department relating to the Indian fight at the
Cheyenne agency is dispatch from special
commissioner Shanks, dated Lawrence, Kansas,
in which ho reports having heard of fight be-
tween the troops and Indians, in which the la
ter bad the advantage.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-04-12
Ohio.
fxrr;sIyr FIRE IN CINCINNATI,

FAILNsIFF FIIlI IN UINCINNAII.
CINCINNATI, April II.
The John street passenger car stables were
burned, his morning, with 90 cars, sixteen mules
and one horse. The loss is twenty thousand
inlIa
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-04-12
Massachusetts,

BoIIR EXpLCsioN WITH FATAL EFFECT.
SPRINGFIEI.D, April II.
boiler explosion in the gngham mill at
South Adams killed three men, fatally wounded
another, and one girl was badly hurt
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-04-12

4 PRISONER TURNS STATES EyIDEScE AT 12
o'clock, to-day, q hearing was given Thomas
'litus, who had been arrested on confession
made Icy Elmer Moore, fasten " upon him
lltnsl She responsibility for tho incendiary
lire- IN February last, and the accused was Leld
~ 52O00 i'll each of three caees to answer the
thlri,e at court We will print in later add
t,un the full particulars of the hearing and
AouIo's statement HI far as made.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-04-12
neatna.

GRAVE In this city April 1lth, 1873, ID Sllfer,
Of ghos j. Graves aged four years and ten
months
Funeral to leave the house of o II. Applely,3t1 r..
5th street, Tuesday afternoon at A O'Clock.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-04-12
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The Coal Trade.


ALL ANTHRACITE BUSINESS AT STAND NO EGO
COAL IN PnILADELPHIA-A RESUMPTION, WHEN
The Philadelphia Lsiyer, this morning, says :;
The anthracite coal trade itself ID virtually at
II standstill. and coal is becoming very scarce.
In this city some of the sizes of coal are quite
run ont. Some of the dealers say there is not
a ton of egg coal on sale at any of the yards
and all sizes of coal for domestic purposes are
very scarce, and much of that which ID
offering s of inferior quality, being the
refuse and old stock carried over from 1874.
AS yot there has been little if any advance in
prices to consumers, fact in a great measure
due to the controlling influence in the market of
what is known as the coordination" i'll the coal
trade, and which processes as one of its pur-
poses to regulate and make steady prices all
through the year. In the bituminous coal re-
gions there are unusual efforts making to press
tho largest amount of that coal possible
into the market, and for other than domestic
Uses it is quite largely taken in the place of
anthracite. As to resumption Of work i'll the
anthracite regions we have no other information
than is open to the public except that the presi-
dent and managers of the Reading Coal and
Iron Company are outspoken and positive that
that company will not yield one penny in their
stand out against what they claim to be the un-
reasonable demands of the associations of the
miners and working men, though their mines
stand idle all summer
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-04-12
THIRD EDITION.
weather RECORD.
OF THE SIGNAL SERVICE.

REPORT OF THE SIGNAL SERVICE.
WASHINGTON, April 12.
Probabilities: For tho Middle Statea, threat
ening weather will prevail during the day with
rain, brisk north east to south east winds, and
cool weather followed by clearing weather and
rising barometer.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-04-12
LOCAL AFFAIRS.
'e" Oh Thursday evening.

The Bee OH Thursday evening.
The now water mains are being delivered in
Church street.
The general meeting of stockholders of the
II Wilmington Institute takes place this evening.
Tomorrow evening, Mr.. Auchincloss will ad-
,lr ,ss IL special meeting of the Board of Trade
,,n onl commercial relations with South Curoli-
tii.
The laying of the double track of the T. W..
A d. H. H., between Perryman's and Aberdeen,
was begun, this morning, with large force of
men,
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-04-12
TsW 9arfrtssfmfris,

EORGE w. BUSH & SON, FRENCH
W STREET WHARF, SELL THE BEST QUAIL
TIES OF HARD WHITE ASH EGG AND STOVE
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-04-12

HrsISEss RrvIyAL AT SAlIsBUY.--Th Sails
ury MIDI ADVERTISER says that all the mills, in
tuliIig the kndlins wood factory arc running
OH full time, and the town has assumed an ao-
tNa and business like appearance, especially
around the wharves. L. Il. Jackson Il Co. em-
loy III all the departments of their business
about one hundred men Humphreys Tilgh-
mtH, Humphreys ~ Son, AMI Mrs. Il. Williams
son altogether, perhaps, about as many more.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-04-12
SECOND EDITION.
spain.
THE cARLIaTs SUFFER A DEFEAT.

MADKTIi HPTIT II.
An engagement is reported between the royal
troops and CarIiata near Tolosa.
The latter were defeated with one hundred
lillnl
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-04-12

tie South Side, by Townsend ~ Co., Saturday
tctuoon, was not largely attended, and very
llttie demand for real estate was manifested.
nut 1t lad been announced that the sale
would be positive, two properties were disposed
uf and the remainder Withdrawn some of those
preseut expressing their satisfaction with dis
continuance OF the sale. The sales were Two
i've roomed brick houses Townsend street to
J1J. ". Geiilith one for 56i5 and the other for
900 The houses are believed to have been
actually worth $500
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-04-12

ToEAcco AND CIGAR SroRE RoBBEp Some
"ut during Saturday night the tobacco and ci-
etl store Of W. H. Robinson, at ll3l4 East 4th
street, was broken into and robbed of about
24ll cigars, a lot of pipes, smokers penknives,
aud from 20 to - of currency left in the
drawer. The entrance WAS affected by boring
lac bel, ont of the back door, with aniinch and
H,eeightlia anger, Mr.. Hopinson estimates his
whole loss at from $50 to 5000 and although he
llsn suspicion he has no real clue to the guilty
tftics. The anger was the property of Horny
l.Sans stair builder at Eighth and Monroe
lreets. whose shop was broken open the same
u4fl,t
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-04-12

DANKS AND BANKERS ARE INVIT-
ID ed to direct their orders for printing 10 this
ofice, We guarantee satisfaction as to prices and
quality.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-04-12
THE MILITARY RETAINED, AT PRESENT.

The conference between the committee of mi
nera and citizens OF Hazleton on the one hand,
and the Sheriff of Luzerne and General Osborne
on the other in reference to the withdrawal of
the troops, took place on Saturday Adjutant
General Iatta being present. 1t was decided to
submit the agreement of the committee with the
Governor, adopted at Harrisburg on Friday, to
the several branches of the M. L.. and b: A., for
their approval. The branches meet to-day, and
if they approve the agreement it will be signed
by the miners and committees will be appointed
to enforce its provisions. 1t is announced that
ihe troops will not be withdrawn for the pres
npt
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-04-12

Meetings in Grace Church are continued this
afternoon and evening. Mrs. Hannah W. Smith
and other ladies from Philadelphia and Newark,
N. J.. are in the city, and Mrs. Smith is expected
to address the meeting, this evening.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-04-12

DALI TICKETS. EXCEEDINGLY
ID nobby, at a discount from Philadelphia prices
COMMERCIAL office.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-04-12
Commercial Reports.

US. 5-2O's of 1862, 30.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-04-12


In default of bail Titus was sent over to New
Castle this afternoon, i'll company with couple
of pickpockets. Elmer Moore was also sent
back to prison. All three of the accused will be
tried at tile approaching term of court. No fur
ther arrests have been made.