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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1876-03-25

pa A relic Of the John Brown raid
OIL Harpers Ferry was placed in the
Virginia State Library, at Richmond, a
few days ago. 1t consists Of one OF
the pixies with which be designed to
arm The slaves. One side of the blade is
written: John Brown, Oct. l6, 1889
and on the other, "Col II. +. Lee,
uarpers Ferry"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1876-03-25

pg- We understand that the friends
ofDan'l B. Lucas, Esq, of Jefferson, will
press his claims for the State Senate,
before the democratic senatorial nomi-
mating convention for the district COM
posed of Berkeley, Jefferson and Nor
pau
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1876-03-25
A CAR ID.
DuFFIELDs DEPoT,

Mafch TO, 1910.
Friend Zittle-ln making your report
of the examination of the application
tor the appointment to West Point, you
do Earle Glenn, my son, an injustice, |
know unintentionally. He did not re-
main to be examined on Geography,and
of course lost all the marks on it. Be
sides he was the youngest boy that
stood the examination by nearly two
years. Ten of the applicants backed
out. His teachers will substantiate
these facts. Yours truly,
J. w. GLENN.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1876-03-25
pay- TEMPERANCE MEErlNa.-In CO.

pU- TEMPERANCE MEETING.-ln con-
sequence Of the inclemency of the
weather, on Tuesday evening last, the
Temperance Meeting did not take place.
The meeting will therefore be held on
Tuesday evening next, the 18th instant,
in the NJ. E. Church, at Z o'clock. Sew
eral addresses will be delivered. Let
there be a full turn ont Of the people Of
Sbepherdstown and vicinity. - TO-
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1876-03-25

BD~ Mr.. Faulkner has been the sole
representative of West Virginia for the
last two weeks in the House of Repre-
sentatives. Mr.. Hereford being absent
on leave, and Mr.. Wilson confined to
his room by dangerous attack of ill
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1876-03-25

Beg CoSrRAcr-Mr William Hines
of Charlestown, has contracted for the
painting Of the new b. d o. X. X.
Hotel, at Oakland. MIR. Henry Hines
and his son George, of this town, are
also engaged on the work in painting.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1876-03-25

De CARTER HoUsE-We paid fly
ing visit to Charlestown last Monday,
and stopped at the Carter House kept
by ourold friend Mr.. Leisenring. While
there We partook of one Of the square't
dinners we ever stuck fork into. AL
ways stop at the Carter House when
YOU 90 to Charlestown.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1876-03-25
PUBLIC SALE.

THE undersigned will sell At Public
i Sale, TO the highest bidder, at her res
dence In Shephcrdstown,
On Saturday, the LIST of April,
1875, the following personal properly TO-
witt
Violet Coal Stove, No. IL; Ten Plate
Stove, Cooking Stove. Drum for stove,
l Large Wash Kettle Uron,) Pot Hooks
and Hangers, Pots, Frying Pans, Grid
iron, Kettles, Tin Ware Tin Wash Boiler,
Iron Kettle, Fruit Cans, Watering Pot,
Measures, Queensware, Knives and Forks,
Silver Spoons, Ladies', dripping pans, And
irons, longs and Shoyels, Walters, i.amps,
l Book Case with Writing Desk, Side
board. Mahogany: Cherry Bureau, /
High Top Walnut Bcdstead, I High Top
Poplar Bedstead, 3 Medium Poplar Bed
steads. dozen Wooden Chairs, Hair
Cloth Rocking Chair, Large Windsor
Chairs. | Walnut Falling Leaf Dining Ia
bic. / Walnut Falling Leaf Breakfast Ia
bIe' | Mahogany Falling Leaf Large Ia
BILE Kitchen Table, Crib for two Chill
dren, 5 Stands, 2 Clocks, Kegs, Wooden
Lounge, Mirrors, 3Clothes baskets, Wood
en- Chests, Trunks, Hand Trunks, / New
Pair Shafts, 8 Axes, Adze, Z Mason
Hammers, Trowei,z Hammers, Hatch
ct, Wood Saws, Hand Saw, ] Pitch Fork.
Dung Fork, slssige, Hoes, sbovels.
Rake, Mattock. Sett Of Iron Wedges. 4
Pair Aince Meat Choppers, buggy
Rack, Harness, Brides Collars, HaIters.
Straps, Bits, spurs, Bran New Wheel.
barrow Wheel, Sett ofQuiiting Frames.
Coffee Mills, Wooden benches. ! Coun-
ter, 80 Yards Ingram Carpet, Wooden and
lin Buckets, Barrels, Tubs, Vinegar,
Steelyards, Safe, 3 Butter Stirrers, jugs,
Bottles, Jars, Candlesticks, Table Cover.
? Books, Boot Jacks, Lanterns, Picture
Frames, lin Cans, Guns, Hooks, Flat
Irons, Riding Fly Nets, SITTER, Pie Lift
er, Woodenware, Wash Machine, Carpets
and many other articles too numerous to
mention. q ~ gc
81 TERMS-A credit OF Months will be
given on all sums over five dollars, note
and approved security required, the notes
to bear interest from date but II paid
promptly when due the interest will Be re-
fnitted. Sums Of i've dollars and under
cash. No property 70 be removed until
Sale to commences ct = o'clock, L. ~.
.a86y1 PRUDENCE CONLEY.
. Geo. AeGlincys yry.Auctioneer.
~
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1876-03-25

rT- PERsoNAL-Mr. David Dodd,
the celebrated barn builder, called to
see us the other day. He is clever
fellow, and knows how to build barns
in the most improved style.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1876-03-25

BV- SIrUATIoN-B. F. Pendleton,
of this town, has been employed by MIR.
Homsher, IN his store, at kerneysyille.
Ben is an excellent clerk and salesman.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1876-03-25
Marria9ts.

On the 2Ist ult., at the residence Of
Mrs. Eliza Dull, ;Fankstown, Pa, by
Rev. ID. Y. Heisler, Mr.. w. CLAY
TON DONNELLY to Miss NJ. VIR-
GINA KNOTT, both of this county.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1876-03-25

Ias" CIRCUIT CoURT.-The March
term of our Circuit Court will meet on
Tuesday next, the 2Sth instant. Judge
J. Blair Hoge will preside.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1876-03-25
FOR SALE.
Compton's Surprise Potatoes.
PRE- AND GENIINE

PURE AND GENUINE.
A to merits, sec the following tcs,imo-
II mails:
Bliss Il Sons Remarkable for IL.
size, quality and productiveness, its shape
is oval oblong, skin smooth, color reddish
purple. flesh white, grows Ia a large size
and is invariably sound 10 the centre; il
retains its quality perfectly throughout
the year, appearing on the table like "a ball
of Hour. Thousands have testified thai
they never ate a better potato. Its uni
form mealiness of grain, combined with
the purest flavor, and its snowy Wilderness
OF flesh, which is not the least effected by
its blue skin, cannot fail TO make il high
ly valuable"
Briggs & Brothers say-"At the rate Of
So bushels to the acre, of this wonderful
potato, have been raised. Of the finest
quality, keeping in perfection a long time.
1t must become a leading tayori;c when
ever grown"
A number Of other certificates could be
added.
have about ten bushels for sale. Price
$1,O0pcr bushel. j. =. MELVIN.
Dutiields, March IS, 1876. II
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1876-03-25

PASTORAL Observation-Disclosures SIX
or eight weeks ago we stated upon III
formation derived from the Reverend
gentleman himself, that the Rev. j..
Hawkins,pastor of the Lutheran Church
in this place, had received a unanimous
call to a prominent charge in South
Carolina and had declined it. Since
then, however,the South Carolina charge
which is located in Richland county,
has insisted upon Mr.. Hawkins accept
auce of their call, aud he has finally
consented to do so. lie has according
ly rendered mis- resignation to the Coun-
Gil of his Church here, said resignation
to take effect on the 10th Of April next.
-.Niddietown, Nd, Register.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1876-03-25

The motion for stay OF proceedings
in the Tweed s6,OOO,o0O case, at New
York, has been denied.
The director general of the centennial
exhibition has issued notice to all ex-
hibitors in the United States section aG-
vising them that the buildings are ready
TO. the reception of goods, and orders
them to occupy their space without fur
Their delay.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1876-03-25
46 Head of SHEEP,
Sixteen Hogs,
8 Tons of Hay,
2 Wagons, ella
] Wagon Bed,
l Wheat Drill,

/ pair Shelvings, 4 sets Of Wag-
on Harness, PIow Gears, Flows and
Harrows, Log Chain, Fifth Chain,
lot of Oak Shingles, lot OF Fencing
Plank, about Is bushels of Screenings,
also Household and Kitchen Furniture,
/ Cookstove and Fixtures complete, /
Template Stove, about 800 pounds Of
Bacon, about 60 pounds Of Lard, and
many other articles. ry. L1l
TERMS-The Bacon and Lard will be
sold for Cash, and ON the other property q
credit Of months will be given on all
sums over ten dollars, note and approved
security required, the notes to bear inter-
est from date, but If paid promptly when
due the interest will be RENTED. Sums
of ten dollars and under cash. No prop
erIy to be removed until settled for.
Sale to commence at 10 O'Clock, A. IL.
w. n. LEMEN, Jr.
March %, 1875. lw
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1876-03-25

FATAL CAsuALrY.-We are Informed
that a most distressing accldeut betell a
little son of Mr.. George Whiting,
residing near Summit Point, in this
county, on Tuesday last. The little fell
low, aged about three years: had been
temporarily left in room in which an
open fire was burning, and in some un-
known way the flames were comnunl-
Gated to his clothing. He was first
discovered by colored man passing
through the yard, who found him stand
ing at the outer door, crying, while the
clothes were falling from his person.
Medical assistance was Immediately
rendered by DR.. J. E. Wilson, but the
little fellows injuries were so great that
he died in about three hours Charles
torn SPIRIT.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1876-03-25

DEATn OF MRs. SENATOR SCnUEz-
Mrs. Schurz, the wife of ex-senator
Carl Schurz, died on Wednesday after
noon, at her husbands residence in New
York, of puerperal fever, Mrs. Schurz
was the daughter of a wellknown and
wealthy Hamburg family. Her mar
rage to the ex-senator was essentially q
love match. She met him when he was
young, poor, defeated revolutionist,
an exile from Prussia, and with 4 price
set upon his head, married him then,
and has been since the most devoted OF
wives and mothers. Senator Schurz is
doubly afflicted by this loss,as it is only
a few weeks since his venerable father
died in Illinois. Mrs. Schurz leaves
two grown daughters, a son three or
tour years old, and the infant boy, born
ten days ago
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1876-03-25

HICKORY ASDoAK WOOD for sale By
III --.-- W. +. LEMES.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1876-03-25
Shepherdstown Markets.

CORRECTED WEEKLY BY d. S. RESTcH.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1876-03-25
PUBLIC SALE.

HAVING determined to quit farming, I
III will sell at Public Auction, to the
highest bidder, miles West Of Sbep-
herdstown, on the farm Of W. n. Lemen,
Sr., midway between the Kerneysville
Turnpike and Martinsburg road,
On Wednesday, 29th Of March,
1875, the following personal property,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1876-03-25
ADMINISTRATORS
NOTICE.

L having been committed to the Sheriff
for Administration, notice is hereby Civ
en- to all persons having claims against
said Estate 10 present them TO the under
signed legally authenticated for settle
ment, and all parties indebted to said Es-
tate are hereby required TO come forward
aud settle their indebtedness.
W. A. MORGAN, ID. s..
For L. Tearney. Sheriff, Com. Admir-
of VIM. Bowin, deed.
March Is, 1876. Nv
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1876-03-25

"a. At the end of every year, or at
Iuch time as the county court may
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1876-08-18
ANOTHER DEMOCRATIC cANDIDirE
Abram :. Hewitt Nominated for Govern.

From the Syructlse Courier.
MIR. Hewitt mas made his way TO where
be stands ~ sheer dint of personal character,
from the lowest rounds OF tho ladder. He
started In life poor New York boy, with no
studs. ana dan an indomitapie viii Hs S.rents
being quite unable 20 give MIN a collegiate edu-
way through Columbia College by his earnings
In hours outside those he mad to devote to study
and recreation. Reside tni,, he had, during his
college career, brought forward younger
brother sep by step with himself. Not being
able To give him course in the college, he gave
him a course outside of it, aud presented him
for ex animation at the close OF the four years
term. when he was founu worthy Of an honorary
degree. which was accordingly awarded him.
Mr.. Hewitt's acq aintince with Peter Cooper
began with the tuteltge. us instructor and trav-
cling comp lnion, OF Mr.. Choppers son Edward.
MIR. Hewitt married MIR. Cooper's daughter, and
became interested In business with the Cnopers,
father and son, under tue firm name Of Cooper,
sagacity the energy, thus brought together, an
immense business has been built up. In spite
OF the munlncent donations made by Peter
cooper 10 tue cnaritaole objects wherein ho
takes an interest. the firm and Its members hold
very large POSSESSIONS, in the shape Of iron
mines ana mills ana other property, In several
States, principally New Jersey.
As Is vel known, Mr.. Hewitt and Mr.. Cooper
diner radically IN politics anu views OF public
measures, but, like men Of sense, where they
cannot agree they agree to diIer When MIR.
Hewitt went into the present Congress as mem
Der from a New York city district hs was Mt
publicly well known outside his own and the
neignOoring States, ana tue Speaker Of the
House, being Western nan. seemed not to
have fairly weighed his value In the formation
OF the andng committees MIR. Hewitt
given only AN tnslgnncant place. but he soon
began 10 make himself hea and felt. lie TOOK
leading p TT IA the committee when examined
into the affairs Of our mission to England, and
under his searching questions all the unpleas-
ant features OF tue nina Mine, ma Minister
Scneuck's connection herewith were brought
out and exposed to the hgut OF public criticism.
From that time forward he has been recognized
power In the House VIII tever ne says Is
listened to with respscl, and whatever measure
he opposes. whether with his parry or separated
from 1t (is he sometimes feels compelled 10 bel
stands poor chance OF succrss
with MIR. II den Mr. Hewitt seems TO be. and
TO have always Oecn, In perfect political accord.
A very old friendship and mutual esteem unite
them, ana tney ALL dOu tie continue to WORK
together during their political lives. MIR. How
lit Is now Prominently named as a Democratic
candidate for Governor OF this State. Ia him
Mr.. liuen would have a worthy SUCCESSOR. a
man OF his own stripe and after his own heart.
should ne receive toe nomination he would
enter upon the canvass with everything Ia his
favor.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1876-08-18
Mrs. Jouie Man-nela'- Return from Australia


FREMONT. Neb., Aug. S.-YOur CORE
spOudents attention was directed to-day On "A
railway train, To "A mddle-aged woman sitting
near VINO seemed to be the centre Of Interest.
But there was nothing Deculi n or remarkable
IN her personal app sarancr. Her eyes, express
tively large, were dark blue, and aglow with a
sort OF ltnRud or passive rscklessnes-, hair au-
burn, ana she was en- irelY too uOrpulant for any
KIND OF grace. Her face ned flushed by,
anu, think, bore the marks of uissipati N,
Though VIII not 90 positive that thus was not.
u au extent the result OF a trDuDled mind. Shs
was pi tuly and neatly attlicd ia a gTay.nixed
Travelling SUI the Jewelry with which she was
Literally al urn, DISPLAYING TO precious settings.
Her days of material splenlOr ana personal
chdrms-if she ever possessed the Intervene
extremity over. Her escort bury,
haze-eyed En- .llshman, his dark hair thickly
sprinkled with gray, and bearing sporting
mans mien. lie was neither handsome nor in
teilleent IN appearance. he name of tue womd n
was IN thousiLds OF newspapers three lour
years ago, hud her portrait was the emb e lish-
ment Of al the Illustrated publications OF the
sensational class. IL was the notOgLlus Josie
nsfeld, who caused the death Of jun Fisk.
she was returning TO New York from Australia.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1876-08-18
N0W'S THE DAY,
AND NOW'S THE HOUR !
Positively no POStp0nGmGlt!
SEND FOR TICKETS At ONCE !

As HERETOFORE ANNOUNCED. THE
DISTRIBUTION COMPANY WILL TAKE
AUGUST. WITHOUT FAIL. THE MAN
UNDERSTOOD ny ALI, THAT THERE
Will, MOST POSITIVELY AND UNEQUIv-
OCALLY. he NO POsTPONEM ENT OF THE
DISTRIBUTION, As HAS BEEN USUAL
HERETOFORE WITH OTHER DRAW
INGS. PROPOsING, As THEY DO. TO
HAVE A Serbs or GRAND DRAWINGS,
THEY no NOT WISH OK INTEND To Es-
TABLISH THE PRECEDENT or A POST
PONEMENT. THEREFORE,, THOSE DE-
STRING TO BUY TICKETS HAD BETTER
FORWARD The MONEY FOR THE SAME
IMMEDIATELY. IF THEY WAIT FOR A
PUSTPONEMENT. THEY WILL MOST
SURELY BE DISAPPOIN TED. III THEY
PROCRAsrINArE IN THE LEAST, THEY
WILL BB TOO LATE FOK A CHANCE AT
THE GRAND PRIZES OF 100000, $50
OOO $4,000, AND ~ ON THROUGH A
LIsTOF 1t,t58 PRIZES, ALI TO BE DIs-
TRiBUrED IN GLIrrEWING GOLDEN
CASH 80 SOON A. THE DRAWING ~ CON-
CLUDED, At FRANKFORT, ON THE
EVENING or AUG 81. 1875. THERE'S A
TIDE IN THE AFFAIRS or MEN-AND
WOMEN. TOO-WHICH. TAKEN AT THE
FLOOD, LEADsON To FORrUNEi NOW'5
YOUR TIMEi WHOLE TICKETS, st2t
HALVES, sBt QUARTERS. 80 o TICK
ETS, 3 90 ~ IL TICKETS, $500 40 "a
TICKETS, $500. ADDRESS
q. w. BARROW g. co.,
Gen'i Eastern AEts., 40 broadway. N. Y.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1876-08-18
4 P.IMRiPO ELUD.
Not Only Di-nGrcriug bur Obtaining War
rants Tor Inca Others Arrest.


rants Tor Inca Others Arrest.
IL Pemrlpo, y. j., fcud has arisen be-
tween the families Of John ". Russell and
Stephen Van scnaick. :, Utter has tho TO ling
become that very nigl fence has be erected
between their houses, wnIch are Duiit on con-
tiguous lots Mr.. N4n schaick Is II brother Of
to late Surrog to Van Schaick and practical
engineer. MIR. Russell Is contracting oarpen-
~ and Is reputed TO be an honest, hardwork-
Ing man. On Friday last Mrs. Van Schatck com
Iltued before Justice MOusley that Maggie
fr ger "A cOlorel girl In her charge, lad besn
enticed away by Mrs. Russell and MIR. Clark, her
brother. Warrants we're granted and Mr.. Clark
n since Ueen bound over 10 await the ac-
tion OF the Grand Jury warrant was also
granted by Recorder MYERS Of Bayonne City
against Mrs. Van scnack, on charge Of cruel
treatment to minor. MI. Russell says that the
Van Schaick, say that the girl Maggie Frazier Is
indentlred to them. And he adds that the
Van schMck- have cruelty treated her. AT timos
he -"ys she has ueen forced - eat soap, swallow
the urrPs OF numerous beer glasses and even
had Paris green mixed WIN food she was com
PEELED TO OCT. while "A raw hide W - used with
no spdrlnR hama on her person. Ga Friday last
he says. she was cruelly beaten nv Mrs. Van
S@halfk aud sue Ned for refuge 10 mis- house.
Mheh the constable called to make the arrest
ihe glrl' ne says, locked herself Ia room und
IL was only hv tue Iersunsion of the members ~
hls linllY mat she was induced to open the
door. lie denies that he or any member Of his
household nad anything to d. with the night Or
the grl from the Van Schaicks, and assert,
that IL was their cruel treatment alone that
cause her 10 ok refuge "a his house.
Mrs Van schaick saws that the gil is linden
tuTel to her unu she /. II years at age. Mir. o.
y. llutchinson, Superintendent Of the ColOIed
Orph u Asvhm, whence Maggie was taken, as
serls that the eirl has srght to 20 where she
peases.
Maleiei' In her eighteenth ye'r. She Is Of
low stature, bat Il hearty and healthy, She
two other women that she had been badly
treated. aud Wi h nervous rolling Of the eyes
tow td her mistress, said she preferred to re
main where she is
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1876-08-18
THE WHEELER ExPEDITIoS.
Detachments Daily Starting for the Field
The Country TO be Explored.

WARRINGTON, Aug. 18.-Detaohments of
the Wheeler expedition are leaving here daily for
the Geld. This work Of exploration and sur
vey. technically known as the United States
geographical surveys west OF the tenth merit
dian, will be carried on during the remainder OF
the year In New Mexico. Colorado, Nevada, aud
California. The sections OF country to be ex-
plored are contiguous to "lnished territory"
surveyed by this body or BY Clarence King In
previous years, and the trianguiation will be an
extension OF systems already completed, to
which 1t will DO Joined. There will be two
points of rendezvous and outnt-Carson City,
New, and West Los Animas, Col. At these
places tho executive and scientific attaches Of
the survey, some Atty In number, are now gath
ering. and ut these points OF outfit the expedl-
tion will receive numerous additions In the per-
sons Of guides, Ickers. military escort, &c.
Seven working parties will tlke the Geld, II W.
Ing been found thit the work can be most viz
orously carried on by small corps Of eight or
ten persuns each. One Of the eastern y rites
Rio Grande, south OF the latitude of Alba.
querque. New Mexico. The other, to be engaged
In Colorado, will proceed to the northwestern
corner OF that State, and In the course OF the
season acquire the data necessary for the COM
pletion OF the maps OF tho Territory. Five par
ties Will OF crate on the Pacific coast, taking
Carson City as an initial point. Thence they
will make surveys eastward over the plains and
Isolated mountain regions OF Nevada, and west
ward into the rugged Sierra Nevada range, along
which the trlanvulatiOn will be developed above
the Central Pdcinc Railroad, work ng in the VI
cinity " Beckwiths Pass, and "a lar toward the
northern boundary OF Z ilifornia as the short
moss OF the season Will allow.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1876-08-18
Dauserou. Attack IRON Dome.,ic Cat.

FTOUI NC IHITNINI =, n IIuHfI.
One OF the strangest and most persist ent
attacks we have ever heard Of was made on
Monday by a cat upon a little Plrl whose name
We could not learn. VINO with Two comptnlons
d been out Oerr, ing, and mad approached Mr..
5. Is. BranLOn's mouse, on the Convent property,
to obtain a drink Of watsr. The children no
sooner appeared at the door than house ca
which d been quietly dozlng IN the sun, made
a spring at one Of the children, and with teeth
and ct vs. bit and tore the child'- fice and
shoulders in dreadful way, Attracted by its
shiieks, MIR. Br.nt1n, who mad Teen at work
near by, 50 n ~, and snatohing the Guild Ia his
erms, beat the maddened aud infurla,ed animal
on with clup. thrice WAS the attack attempts
ed To be renewed upOn the same girl, ana had
assistance not been Il ha ID there Is no doubt
me uehst would have overcome the child. MT.
bIantOns clothes were covered with blood.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1876-08-18
The CnIrkilI MYsterx.

80, from me H4tAOn hfDHbirdn, aug ~.
1here ~ much excitement here over the
drowning Of Mrs. itichari Fl'z inlmons. At the
time OF the trdlng OF the bo ~ The G were sus-
blcionS that thee had been fnul play, and two
men living In the village are pres imed to know
more 40 nj the facts connected wi h the fate ~
MIS- fliz-lmmous than they care to disclose.
One OF the women who washed the body Of Mr,.
fl'zsimmuns states that there were two cuts On
ono side Of the BODY, ana on the otner were
black aud blue spots rs II some one hid graf bed
her. Two men were seen with decois ii late on
Fad ~ night on the barge SCAR. ono of these
men testified on tho inquest that he had not
yet been made.