, 1876-09-03

IN which the camp-neetings are held, IL stated
in Fridays TRIBUNE. Tie latter place is per-
mitted to be used for religious purposes only.
Inc dissraccful proceedings OF the picnic ha1x
among the citizens Of the place. After the e.
cursion train had left for the city, some l5o ot
the cxcursionists, who had failed to take tt4
Tram. returned to the grove and spent
Constable Ira Barchard, attempting to quell
tllc disturbance, the crowd turned on him,
Knocked him down, aud stole his watch H
managed to get away from them, and ded
through the wood down the river, the riotcr1
following him in hot pursuit, firing ttefr re-
volvers at him. Bazchard, after running hall
mile, found that his pursuers were gaining on
him, plunged into the river and swan across.
More than dozen shots were fired at him while
he was in the water, and one struck him in the
back Of the head, but as it fortunately happen
ed to be spent ball 1t only stunned him He
was helped out on tho bank by friend
" hands, in nearly helpless condition.
Three OF the party are sud to have been shot by
Barehard, who valiantly defended himself Is be
ran; one in the shoulder, how seriously is not
known, as he Immediately disappeared; another
one was shot in the arm, and still another in the
side. The party after this scattered in the wood,
and though vigorous pursuit was made BY
officers and citizens who came to Constable
Barehard's aid, only shree we're arrested Two
OF them were released and one placed in conine-
ment OYER night. During the night he man.
aged to make his escape, but was recaptured,
4n1 Friday morning was brought before
rioE, and fined, in default Of payment OF which
be was sent to Jail. It is earnestly hoped that
similar scene may not again be witnessed here.
River Grove has been specially fitted up for
pieni: purposes: t Is beautiful spot, and, Il
would take pride IN it. II, however, it be again
made the scene Of the occurrences OF last Thurs.
day, they will wish it again resolved into its
original condition, that OF river lots.
Mr. G. E. Bennett and family have the syups-
thy OF q large circle Of friends in the deep sor
row which has fallen on their household occar
stoned by the death Of their youngest child.
bright, promising boy Of Is months. Ths
funeral seryices were held Monday by the Rev.
Woodstock for burial.
The German school opened Monday with
sixty-eight scholars in attendance. Mr.. J. ".
Rodemacher has charge. This gentleman Is
given universal satisfaction to the patrons OF tha
school during the two preceding terms he has
taught it.
The public school begins fits new session Mon
day, In charge Of An experienced corps OF teach
ers. The Principal is Mr.: j. c. Wodan, late OF
ton Heights, in the Intermediate, and Mrs.
Clara Allen in the Primary Department. ltis
to be earnestly hoped that they may have the
hearty sympathy and cooperation Of the pa
rents and ali the patrons of the school. With
out these, however competent they may be,
their labors will be fruitless-
4 juvenile surprise-party was given at the ho-
tel last Tuesday evening, Miss Julia Root being
the astonished recipient Of the kindly attention
the number Of thirty, were introduced
by Miss Edna Walters and Miss Lille Clcave*
land. To say that the affair WAS joyous one
would fccbly express tue truth. Fun and frolie
fairly danced IN the air, as well as in the bright
f11hr rrU F1A frf1 EnT