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Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1876-08-01
CALIFORNIA ITEMS.

ON wednesday Of last week 4 young man
named Vim. 4. Reed was drowned In Trim
Ivy river. at milestone bar. In getting q
hock Of goats across.
On Saturday afternoon last 4 terrible
accident occurred ut Pike dupton's ranch.
near Jaeinto. by the explosion Of the
boiler Of an engine attached TO . thresh-
ing machine. killingtwo persons instantly
and wounding three others, John. Leher
Was u Of the party killed.
+. II. Pardee. Mayor Of oakland. with q
score of % out Of y possible 90, o the
long range medal at the competition Of
iLe California Ride Association. Saturday.
The distance wac 1000 yards. with ten
shots 10 each marlsmap. This " the
second time Mayor Pardee has Won the
medal.
There was an unusually large number
Of members present Of the meeting OF the
Sacramento Association 10 Californis Pho
neers Saturday evening. many Of them
having been drawn 10 the hall mainly by \
desire 10 take part In the consideration OF
the proposition 20 reconsider the action
had about three years ago. providing for
the admission 10 the Society 81 the sons OF
Pioneers. II was. after some discussion.
decided TO reconsider. IL being the opin-
ion Of the majority that the Association
should consist merely Of the yeriiable Pho
neerr, as long as they are sufficiently mum.
rrous 10 prevent lopesom-ness when they
meet IN ile ball. which. Judging from the
size Of Saturdays meeting. will be many
years yet.
A young man named Griaith 7. vii.
liams became exhausted while at work In
a cellar Al Central. in Colusa county. on
the sth instant, since which time he has
given evidence u temporary insanity. He
Is now supposed to have committed suicide.
Thomas d. Davis aud Thomas u, James.
who were burned In the mine explosion al
Sorionyille on Monday. died on Saturday
last.
Edward Going was very seriously. and
probably fatally. injured by q cave in the
Oneida mine. near Jackson. Friday morn
ing. The unfortunate man was taken out
Of the shaft - seap ss possible. still alive.
although but little hope- aIe entertained
Of his recovery.
In San Francisco last week there were
1876 deaths. Of which 20 were males and u
females: iOl whites and % unprecedented.
Natives OF California, 81; Of other parts Of
the Union, is; 81 were VI foreign birth.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1876-08-01

rocucd about the 10th Of August. Baron
WIarnclife, IL Is said. will accept the Lord
Licutenancy Of Ireland. the Duke OF MARI
borough declining.
Under Secretary Lowther says he Ia un-
aware OF any intention toattack Dahomey.
A blockade Of It's ports was declared on
the LIST Of July.
brazilian securities declined yesterday on
false rumors Of the assassination or sui
eide Of Dom Pedro.
In the British House Of Commons yes
terday afternoon Disraeli stated that the
Grand vizier Of Turkey had informed the
British Minister that the statement that
the Porte intended to settle Circassians In
the provinces bordering on Greece was
unfounded.
In the British House Of Lords there was
a discussion yesterday on the Eastern
question. IL was moved that the uovern.
ment should be ready TO support measures
for upholding the treaty OF 1856. Earl
Granville questioned certain acts OF the
Foreign Office. and expressed himself In
favor Of self-government In the Turkish
provinces. Earl Derby replied that the
future policy Of the Government would be
to enter into no doubtful scheme. The
motion was negatived.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1876-08-01
NEVADA ITEMS.

A hrr alarm hell which got cracked dur
ing the last Fourth of July celebration nj
Phoebe. has been successfully r-cast at the
RAYMOND 4 Ely foundry in that city. This
is doubtless the first hell ever east In Ne
yals. The sound of the RECONSTRUCTED
bell j. said Ia h- better than that ~ the
old ole.
A romantic bay ~ sixteen aud q silly
little girl of fonrteen forged q license aud
got married ia Lander county the other
day. II j. something in the Romeo and
Juliet line the families representing the
Youthful couple being IN the same relative
condition of the M~ontagues and Capulets,
The Humboldt Register pcrpetrates the
following. "a correspondent writes: VIII
alcohol clean silver 10 will. Taken
regularly. fifteen or twenty times a day IL
will clean all the silver out of your Pock-
cts"
There are seven prisoners in mn Hum
bolii County Jail.
The Winnsmucca .S.Irsr .Nah of Monday
says: One &c the young men 10 the genus
..tramp," 10 whom We alluded last week
a. being domiciled with the Indians aud
purchasing whisky for them. was caught
last evening Ia the campoody, with q bot
tie Of whisky in his hand. by oficer Pryor.
He gave his name rs 4. II. Lamence. aud
was locked up in the County Jail. TO an
swer to the charges Of yagrancy and selling
whisky to Indians.
There will be q state meeting Of the X.
" P's at Carson City. August Sth, for the
purpose 81 electing delegates IN the Grand
National meeting IL the Order Ut Phila-
drlphia on the 22d ~ August.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1876-08-01
. GOOD Mas ooxI noMr.

-
There 10 not q pioneer Of the Pacific
coast Who will not read With regret the
news Of the death Of Dr.. 3. A. McALsans.
As atrus man he hal very few II any
supsriors. He was genial and whole
hearted. and no person whom be knew
TO bs worthy. ever applied to him for
aid In vain. He believed thoroughly In
the brotherhood Of humanity. ami was
ever ready to lend . helping hand to
thoss Who needed his help. In CON-
pany be Was always welcomed. because
his social habits recommended him In
all Who knew him. A. . physician he
10 sndssrsd ~ the poor in Virginia City
and Gold Hill. When called upon to
wait upon q patient. he never paused TO
ask whether any Zee IVES in pro.pset.
He vent about his work. - a healer OF
men shoald do. in spirit Of charity.
and Il the patient was unable to pay. he
never pressed his demand upon the
needy purss of the man of the woman
whose life he bad saved.
DIR. McNIsans was q man among men.
He WAS one Of the foremost members OF
the Pioneers of this Coast. He was
President OF the faeiIc Coast Pionssrs
from the foundation VI the Society.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1876-08-01
.RGPORMINGr AWAY raE Gov
q KRyMKNr.

The Hrst result OF Democratic "econ.
orny " made itself apparent yesterday.
The wheels Of thu Interior Department
Of the Government have stopped. The
money voted to carry on this important
branch Of the Executive Department has
given out. and through the mssnness Of
. Democratic House Of Representatives
NO appropriation for the present fiscal
year has been made. Consequently the
Secretary yesterday notified his clerks
aud all the employees that after that
day NO obligations would be assumed GU
his own part or on the part Of Other
oficsrs connected With the service.
This 10 civil service reform" with
Q vengeance. This 10 what ID,
great party Of ECONOMY" has done
for 10 in this centennial year. II
has made Us the laughing stock OF
the world at q time whom We are appeal.
ing % the world 10 nots our advance
msus. and TO admire the suecess Of our
Republican Institutions. And this has
been done under the cry OF reform"
Il will form . magnificent campaign
document for the Democrats. We
mildly sugssst that 10 this kind Of re
form goes on much longer. the Demo-
cratic House will "'reform" u entire
government out Of e~sistspcs.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1876-08-01
rmg HgLkNAr TRIM.

The vote Gu the bsllnap inpsach'
msnt trial is to be taken to-day. OF
course il is Impossible tn predict how II
will result. According to the dispatches.
however. the probabilities arr thai this
arch-trsiior to his party and scoundrei
will escape. So far as the man is con
csrned, IL makes but little difference
whether the verdict is guilty or not
guilty. lie il convicted in the eyes Of
the country. AMI his disgrace is com.
plste. 4 dozsE sequiitals eould not
raise him again in the estimation Of any
decent a lie has not only commit.
ted grave crimes against his country. but
in that cowardly and contsmpiible spirit
which seems to characterize the u
be has sought 10 save himself at the
sIpsnss Of the vile who was plant
enough 10 make herself a tool In his
hands. We have sometimes thought
that Adam would never have been
driven from the Garden Of Eden. II he
bad been manly enough to acknowledge
his error. instead Of accusing his
weaker partner. Bslknap Is now q
marked man. Wherever he may sneak
10 hide his shame be viii TO avoided by
all men a. the dsstardly scoundrel who
vas too much % q coward 20 shield his
own wife.
But While tho result cannot change
the future Of Belknap. Il Is Of the
utmost importance TO tho country that
be be convicted. Much money has been
spent on this trial. His guilt Is open.
paipable. 10 he walks forth from the
Senate acquitted. the world will look
upon us as a nation Of ewindlsrs. 1t
will 10 said Of US that We eueouIass
crime In high places by granting u i'm.
muniiy from punishment. We cannot
AFFORD to allow such = report - this to
gain currency. We have too much at
stake to allow this man to escape con.
viction.
There is hut one thing which can
secure his sequittal. It Is said that
nearly all the Senators who voted against
jurisdiction will vote mot guilty" on
that ground. In other words. they will
ignore the evidence in the case because
they do not believe the court a legal u
when the SsIsie declared that they had
jurisdiction. the vote boana every men,
Der Of the body. Every man who sai IN
the court took a solemn oath TO try the
case on the evidence. and every man
Who bslisyss Bslknap guilty on the evi.
dencs. and vots- not guilty. breaks that
oath and perfumes himself. Let the men
who do this be marksd by the people.
The NEws will take good care to keep
their names before the citizens OF Ne
yada.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1876-08-01
GENERAL NOTES.

A roNrors Democratic lawyer at
Delhi, New York. on hearing Of Tildsn's
nomination. had the ~impudence to an
nouncs the fact in court, and moved
''that in honor thereof the court do now
adjourn" Judge Follett. who was pre-
siding. replied. with n twinkle In his
eye: at is n custom always honored
for courts to adjourn when the an.
nouncemsnt Of the death Of any gentle
man. distinguished for long and honor
able service TO the State or nation. Is
made. but I know Of no precedent for .
court tn adjourn upon the hare an.
nouncemsnt that q man has been struck
with death. The motion is denied"
TunrS can hardly be called q rapid
writer. II has taken several weeks for
him to get up n column letter, which
Colonel Phil. Roach would dash of in
an hour.
RoBrKr RrssrII, lats Secretary to H.
B. Ms Fishery Commission at WASH
iugton. was killed BY a buffalo while
hunting in Abyssinia q short time siuee.
He had been very successful mp to the
time Of his death. having killed twelve
lions, thirty.sight b~uffaloss. twenty
hippos. two giraffss. one elephant. and
eight ihinoscsrosss. aud any number Of
great deer. with which the country
abounds. He was well known on the
p~rairiss OF America. over which he hal
hunted. and hs was q general ~fsvorits
in Washington society. He leaves a
wife to noun his sad snd. He was al
only sou.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1876-08-01
An Arrx,l. tn r,,r ugnnrm,.

Last Friday evening the NEWS pub
lishei an editorial article on TilJen and
the Jews. la that article We asserted
that when the Democratic nominee for
President was a member IL Tammany
Hall. and a representative Of that ring oil
Democratic thieves in the State Senate
Of New York. he made an effort to
practically d~isfnnchise the Hebrew
element in the Empire State: that for
this purpose lie introduced a bill to that
effect in the Senate. which was only
saved from passage by che Promp, rally
ing OF the Republicans Of the Interior.
and the anti -Tammany Democrats.
We further said: ''In advocating
the passage OF this bill. be claimed
that Jews we're not Git TO become
American citizens. lie said that
their religion Was Of such a nature
that they practically ostracised them.
selves from all society. and the inten.
ton OF his speech raj to impress the
New York Senate with the notion that
Jews. although men in form, were not
men in soul"
Some Of our Democratic fellow.citi.
zsns Of the Jewish faith. refuse to be-
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1876-08-01
view Of NJ. pre.,IpR demsud tor

liz view Of the pressing demand for
subsidiary silver coins by the Treasury
Dspaytmsp, for the purpose Of retiring
the fractional currency, the pEsci0r Of
the Mint has issned instructions to the
Carson Mint 10 eonlps its silver coinage
operations to the manufacture OF the
above named coins. These Instructions
make il uncertain rs To the time when
returns can be made on deposits for fine
silver bar, ani trade dollars. For de-
posits Of gold billion Tho Mint Is pre-
pared to make prompt returns.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1876-08-01

TEE French Aesdsmy Of Fine Arts
has appointed a commiits TO ejit a Dc
tionary on Fine Arts. Complaint Ia
made because no musician has found =
rlacs on the committee.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1876-08-01

GExrRAL SakHAAS seems ~ be 81 the
opinion thai IL Sampson had had Win.
dell Phillips jay instead OF the Jaw OF
a ass. he nisht hare sisin three u mes
~ many enemies.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1876-08-01

The Manhattan Silver Mining Company
chips b. Wells. Fargo 4 Co. tonight
bullion valned 81 &C 1o1. making = total
ion July of 500 UpJ,
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1876-08-01
No Letter. or A~reptanre Yet.

lSigned) CH,RLfs II. GARLAND,
Acting sccretary.'
s.u..- .r
-
MN hohh .my IL I,H,. oara'osA
slteiAl says: rl'aen ,sil mere lot Albany
~ noon to''ay anu WIZ no, return nhh'
Tue m'aule OF nr,, w'rk; nendIi,,' Ic.
na'ns hsIr M,,h nls Ian,,y anu W.! stsy
l"s Isn ua,. un'e'I r sIIe, ra..n n"n,e on
amc,a, nu,lnss i,'aTn r'si y, arrTp,
,Ance nas I'LL u'.lirI w .ns lisSsnic VI
mn , ~"~ Nh, % no' p"
Pnn,N' u ,,oc' WI W bNr" :" WV
Puo'. Auvu, W.. n''uu'co' new wa;
a"",," sAIa'oBa sPfciaI N.Y. Iiiueh
iei, ,"r aipan. 'o-aa. ahu WIN no. is,u,h
niii ihe mlddle OF my, week hrhnflcks
,emalhs hflr WIN h,s fanny snu WIZ say
10. ten uayr uh'es' soonrr cAl'su nome ou
onieiA' nu,llrss. No,hIhg MhAp',rI has
nspPeheu u"',ns me cohIsIehcr DeIMeen
even n neg 20 hang the stories Of disagree
e on. or Of inability to come TO q per.
feet agreement. The stories to the con.
trary. and abored efforts Of the opposi.
ton press TO show the two candidates
pulling in different directions. are consid.
cred by those conyerssnt with the facts 10
be simply ridiculous. aud should be treat
ei AZ lust so much campaign rubbish.
Hendricks IL making friends every hour
here. The simplicity Of his manner and
his universal ~frankness in the discussion
Of all questions which come ND leave no
doubt as 10 his personal manlines- or ~ 10
his views snd opinions on public ques-
tions. lie makes no mystery Of his opin.
ions, nor does be- keep himself secluded.
but is at all times, when not at meals or
out driving, 10 be found sitting with his
family on the piazza Of the hotel. or In the
p~arlors, ready TO receive and welcome any
friends or scauainiainces. His views and
opinions have been most elaborstely mis-
represented BY the Republican press. A
number of members Of the Democratic
Marty have been here IN the last day or
two, ali Of whom bling encouraging news
from their sections.
m'e 'ru"
NAshlsoIos, july ai,--lhe 55Isslueh'
mas ielunrs'eu dhr u ouPe'''''
ing hT'hlIect fo'Ier'
The committee on banking anu "
rency Ills morning Jailed 10 come toa
vote, doode was absent. which lett the
hafd.money men In the majority. A
proposition "a under discussion to appoint
= subcommittee TO sit during recess and
refer TO II the entire subject Including IN
nsiion. resumption, currency and tue all.
yer question: with Instructions 10 make q
thorough invesfigation OF the whole sub.
iect.
The Senate Committee on Appropria.
tons has . completed bill. the aggregate'
of which they limit TO 100000
A personal friend OF the President 10 au.
thority Tor the statement that Grant has
said he does not intend TO rely upon the
efforts Of his friends TO defend him against
the Blnford Wilson history. but will him.
sell prepare . statement TO be submitted
to the committee. which he claims will he
able TO eontroyert all that has been
,r,'s c~.--. ~ ~. r.-
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1876-08-01

The Gold Hin Daily News has
now the largest and best
circulation OF any evening
newspaper published in the
State Of Nevada. It is
therefore the very best and
most efficient medium for
business, mining and all
other advertising.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1876-08-01
TELEGRAPHIC
u N.
tn. seiLaa, Impeaehm.u, C..,.

The Belknap Impeachment Case.
CHICAGO, July 3i.-A Tribune Washing
ton special says says Tomorrow ut noon
the High Court Of Impeachment will bc
opened with the usual proclamation by
the Sergeant-at-Arms. The House Of
Representatives will he notified. the min
utcs Of the deliberations b. read and vot-
ing will then he commenced. The Secre-
tary Of the Senate will read the first arii.
Gle of impeachment and call the name Of
Alcorn. who will rise in his place. Pre-
siding officer Terry will say : "Mr. Sena.
tor Alcorn, how say you. IL the respond.
ent. VIM. ". Belknap. late Secretary Of
War. guilty or not guilty IL high crimes
or misdemeanors. "A charged In this arti.
clei" Senator .Alcorn will then reply,
guilty. or not guilty. and by the decision
adopted to-day can give his reason there
for In one minute. The name of the next
senator will then be called alphabetically.
and the same routine be observed until
all the Senators have voted. Ferry will
then announce the vote and say 1.-TWO
thirds Of the senators having pronounced
guilty, William W. Belknap Is therefore
found guilty on this article % or he will
say: "Two-thirds Of the senators not
having pronounced guilty. William ".
Belknap IL therefore acquitted on this ar
ticle." The indications are that the lat
ter will be the verdict. not on the first.
but ON the other three articles. Over
thirty Senators will vote squarely guilty.
hut not two-thirds. - several will vote
not guilty. believing the Senate has no
Jurisdiction. though there may also be a
few who will dodge the vote.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1876-08-01
NATIONAL REPUBLICAN rICKEr.
Fer rsssIis.s sG The Waited -,a,ss.
RUTHERFORD .. Nays

Fer vice Pres,dsss.
WILLIAM A.. wn IELIR,
or NEW fonx.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1876-08-01
TICKETS FOR the PICNIC

oAn be obtained IRON the following gentlemen f;
Virgins Ciiy Lee Mrdovp. al Judge RnoI's
Court room. Gold HIi-w u. Mr-srve. 81.
yer City !. W. dh-r. csrson y. T Swim.
Reno d.. =. 4. MoNsans. Dayton II. u.
Jsqns.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1876-08-01

The Different County Central conmiisss are
requested and directed 10 provide for the elec.
lion OF Delegates In their respective counitss.
by order OF the Committee.
D. l.. RkQuA. Chairman.
GroRar A. Kisa. Secrtary. jy9itd
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1876-08-01

ADJUSTMENTS.
CALEDONIA PICNIC
SCOTTISH GAMES.
THE FIRST AssuAL PICNIC AND
VIRGINIA CALEDONIA CLUB
VIII be held at
Treaaway's Ranch, Carson City,
On SATURDAY, Assust 18th, issG.
COME ANE. COME A..
The sports Of the day will he opened By an
old.fsshionsd SCOTCH REEL. music by the
Baspipes, afisr which the following prograums
Of games win b carried out
2. Throwing light hammer. weight II pounds.
.. Putting heavy stone. weight ~ pounds.
4. Putting light stone. weight 10 pounds.
@. short rsce-one hundrpd ysrdt-for mem.
brrs Of the club only.
@. Seek race.
Z. standing Jump.
4. Hop. step and jump.
.. Running Jump.
10. Running high leap.
u. vaulting with pole.
n. Tossing the Csber.
10. Foul. hundred.yard race.
u. 0hiliis Csllum. or swonl dance.
Is. Highland Fling.
The prizes 70 BE- awarded TO the successful
competitos will a~ggfeyaie In value 500. In.
Guiding . handsoms 0oid Medal. vslued d $50.
10 Be- awarded 70 the compe itor vho takes the
greatest number of priyss. in addiilon 10 this.
. team from each 90 the various military rom.
panies OF Virginia City, Gold uiii and Carson
will compete for Q handsome 0old Medal. TO b.
AWARDED By the Clnb ~ the team max ng The
most points; shooting TO BE- conducted Hrcord.
Ina 70 the Cfsedmoor rules distance. two hun.
dred yards each team 10 have dve rounds.
All parirs not holding excursion tIeksts will
bs charged en- entrance lee OF one dollar TO The
grounds.
Non-msmbers Of ihs Club will be charged Q
eonprtition Zee OF QUE dollar for -srh game.
Trains lrays virginia CITY 81 . O'Clock a.
Glold HUI 81 s:ls a. n.
- Professor Cara's Silver Oornrt Hand will
furnish mnsic for the occasion.
TiCh ETs
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1876-08-01
MISCELLANEOUS.

Jacob Nunnenmaeher. convicted Of
frauds on the revenue. whom the President
recently psrionod, was released from
prison yesterday on paying his ine Of
$4,000 and costs Of trial.
The Italian Government will introduce
in Parliament a bill establishing element
AIRY education.
The English Inlitmeai #ill be Pre-
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1876-08-01
The Iaterisr Department steps It's
Maehinery.

wAsmSaTos. Jnly 3i.-The following
Was issued to-day by the Department 81 the
Interior
Congress having failed 10 provide for
the expenses Of the Interior Department
beyond this day. no obligations will be-
assumed on the part u the Secretary OF
other officers connected with the service.
Employees who wish 10 continue In the ser.
Woe are At liberty 10 do 80 al the the risk
u further remuneration by the Govern.
ment. 80
(simed) CH,HLrs T. GARLAND.
Acting Secretary."
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1876-08-01

Preeurshh In virs,sN CITY. Gold Mn. silver
Ctr, DsIson. csr-on and Reno. nom persons
duly authorized By the aoeisty. iyistd
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1876-08-01

HOUSEKEEPING GOODS.
Bsrasisy. scotch And Irish psms'h;
psmask Table Cloths and Napkins:
Towels and Towsling;
Linen and Cotton
Bhesiings aud sh,nings
Blankets aud Quiltst
Cointsd and white Hiahnslsi
Table and Piano covsfsi
Lace curtalns. xis..
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1876-08-01
Perfect SAFETY and strict Order

Tickets lfor the roapd trip In fali,
Including railroad exrurlon and
cate tieEsts for Admiration 10 The
Rroahnsl - %
Gate Tickets alsns. % 20.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1876-12-27

Is another Of our old acquaint.
apces, whose features and general
make up have passed from memory;
but we are satisfied that Mr.. Hawkes.
meant Biz.
Frank Lane" Connt Dispel"-A
bang-up, jolly old rooster was our
friend Dispel. He was one of the old
time boys--a '49er, or spring OF so.
Frank knocked the spots off the orig
inal.
Nick Millich--" Count De Francisco"
No Count.
This concludes the chapter. If we
have omitted anybody, OF said any
thing that we are sorry for, we are
glad of it. The prizes for the two best
sustained characters consisted in ele-
gam pieces OF s~ilverware, but just
what, or how much, We failed to note.
The committee on awards was COM
posed Of Mrs. Durkee, Mrs. Beene and
II. l., Chase,