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The Morning herald., 1876-10-02
Eaee lGOthe LaNs.
(From the Delawarean

Mr., Laws was well known throughout
this county aud State. He was native of
this county, having been born about two
miles east Of his late residence, and had
lived tho greater portion of his long life in
Dover. up to few years ago, when he re-
moved to his farm. The little brick office
on the "burnt corner" which the deceased
occupied for about forty years, will long be
remembered by our citizens In connection
with his almost hermit life. There many
happy and pleasant hours were spent by
many of older citizens, in recounting the
scenes and incidents of the days of "old
lang syne." When 1t became necessary to
remove the little brick, to make way tor
the new court house, our departed lrlena
felt as though he had lost everything that
rendered life desirable, and never become
fully reconciled to the new order OF things.
But the inexorable strides of improvement
demanded the sacrifice, and 1t was useless
to kick against fate. The deceased was .
man of more than ordinary ability, some
what eccentric in his manners and peculiar
in his ideas of dress and things In general.
In religious matters he was what We may
call o "free thinker" entertaining views
somewhat in conflict with those of the ma
1ority of mankind. But, notwithstanding
bis pecnliarities, he was ever genial and
pleasing companion. In his younger days
Mr.. L. attended the Transylvania University,
of Kentucky, but we are unable to state
whether he graduated there. After his re-
turn to Dover he became law student In
the Office of the well-known Robert Frame,
ESQ.,, but after being admitted to the bar did
not practice bis profession many years. On
Tuesday last his remains we're Inferred in
the burying ground on the farm of James
L. Haverin, about three and half miles
east of Dover, the farm at one time belong
ing to the father Of the deceased, and on
witch he was born. Peace to his memory
The Morning herald., 1876-10-02
Republican Meeti,sQs

A Republican meeting was held on Satur-
day evening atthe City Hall, at which there
was q fair attendance. Addresses were de-
livered by Samuel A. Macallester, ESQ.,,
and Levi Bird, Esq, Republican candidates
for Congress.
Previous to the meeting the several Re
publican clubs of this city, made street
parade, which was very credttasle affair.
The colored clubs being one Of the leading
features of the procession.
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bTICE.-I, Thomas Bruner, do hereby
give notice that shall apply to the
Ees Of the Court of General Sessions OF
Peace and Jail Delivery of the State OF
hware, in and for the county Of New
BE, on Monday, the Goth day Of Novem-
next. being the first dsy Of the Novem-
term, A. ID 1875, for e License to keep
Inn or Tave. n, at the Northwest corner
bware avenue and Dupont streets,
(wn as the. I.oganHouse, I'm theSeventhi
I'D ofth- city OF Wilmington county and
70 aforesaid, 10 sell Intoxicating liquors
less quantities than one quart to be
INK on the premises; and the following
DhOlders OF said ward recommend the
application. to wit:
3. Rumford, VIM. Hamilton,
IN +. Cleaden, B. t'ritsch,
ward johnson, VIM. Bacon,
hlS Bartholomew, Henry Dandy,
nn Hartman, Thomas ]. Bowen,
4 Sheing, Hamilton Stewart,
drew Stewart, John Montgomery,
neltus Donohue, Daniel DougheSty,
gustus Fender, Michael ColliHA,
Hip P. Tyre, Richard WaEAer.
n Donohue, Samuel Bruce,
;. Welde, Allen Cloud,
Eian Bugues,
@oct2&5 THOMAS BRUNER.
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4 SSIGNEE'S SALE

A SSIGNEE'S SALE
n OF
PERSONAL PROPERTY.
Will be sold at public sale at the store
lately occupied by John Mcbride. Bank
rupt. No. 72S Market street, Wilmington,
Delaware, on
SATURDAY, OCTOBER l4th. 1876,
at 10 o'clock, A. NJ,
the entire stock OF said store. consisting Of
Brussels, ingram. Rag. and Hemp Carpets,
Cocoa and Straw Matlings, on Cloths, Stair
Rods, Window shades and Fixtures, Table
same time one Extension Table, ten feet
long. and the Store Fixtures, consisting ol
one Desk, set of Drawers, shelving, &C.,
together with many other articles TOO nu'
merOus to mention.
W HENRY G. CONRAD, Assignee.
L. w. sT1DHAM d Son, Auctioneers.
oct2-eodts
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DEMOORATIC NEETING AT NEW
CASTLE.
Tho Court Hossse Crowded.

On Saturday night, Notwithstanding the
rain, which came down In torrents, the
Democracy of New Castle turned out their
might, and one of the largest, II not the
largest political meeting ever seen in New
Castle, was held in the Court House! the
room was densely crowded, from early In
the evening until the meeting adjourned,
and from the spirit displayed, we are sure
New Castle Hundred will give very good
account of itself on next Wednesday, and
do still better in November.
The meeting was held under the auspices
of the Tilden and Hendricks club of New
Castle.
John n. Rodney, Esq, was called to
preside, with Patrick Mcmahon, Esq, Vice
President, and George T. Maxwell, Secre-
tary.
The meeting WAS addressed by Charles
B Lore, Esq, in his usual forcible manner
for over an hour, after the
conclusion of Mr.. Lores speech
Messrs. John O'Byrne, Esq, and Gen.
VIM. Reynolds, who had been at Christian
ma to speak at the meeting advertised to
have been held on Saturday night at that
place, and owing to q postponement of~the
meeting until tonight, came to listen to the
speaking at the New Castle meeting, aud
being noticed by the audience, were loudly
called. After some reluctance Mr.. O'Byrne
addressed the nesting for few minutes,
urging upon the workingmen of New Cas-
tie to vote the whole Democratic ticket.
After the conclusion of Mr.. O'Byrne's re-
marks, Gen, Reynelds addressed the meet
ing for brief period, after which the meet
ing adjourned, with three cheers for Tilden
and Hendricks, Grubb and the whole ticket
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FIRE at Harmony Mus.

On Friday night about II O'Clock the Har-
mony mills, situated near Stanton, were to-
tally destroyed by fire. The mills were the
property of Mrs. Mary Candy of this city,
and the loss is estimated at $4,000, on
which there is an insurance of $6, 900 in the
Chester County Mutual Fire Insurance Com
papy of Coatesville, Pa. The loss on stock
is estimated to be about $500, which Is fully
insured In the same company.
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PROPOSALS.

RoPOsALs
FOR GRADING.
oat s.ea y proposals will he received by the
Uy committee, at the Office of the Street
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 9Th. 1870.
ats O'Clock, P. M.
IHnUTm,pleting the grading of the bed of
satS taSt street, between Front and Third
HS,s, Ss.,. commencing at the flag stone on the
kin0 SIDE Of Front rect and termi-
y ~ the nag stone on the northerly
" uor 'front.' street and terminating at the
Set tt"ne at the Southerly side Of Third
outf MI am amount Of earth to be removed
Pds tyo ISoe hundred and seventy-five cubic
IN, o Sl.9) the dirt to be delivered subject
i IN gh,uers hs 0f the Street Commissioner,
ctoro oe le3 3eled at the expense Of the con-
or roae1m1hiaittee a11 h1t reserve the right to reject
esnon u s;hl VII be accepted unless 1t be from
ct2.4t G.. B. UNDERWOOD,
Chairman Of Street Com.
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C0syaD0SO9s Club.

The Democrats of the Ninth Ward orga-
nized campaign club on Saturday even
ing, which they named the Ware Pioneer
Club. The following officers were elected:
President, Adam Beale.
Secretary, George Elliott.
Treasurer, Gustavus Klock.
Forty.three names we're enrolled as mem :.
bers,
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Tylde,, amd He,,drJcss Cl,sb,

4 meeting of the Tilden and Hendricks
Club was held at their headquarters In the
Telegraph Building, N. E. corner OF Thirt
and Market streets, on Saturday evening, E.
B. Frazier, Esq, presiding. A number OF
new members were added to the roll. After
transacting other business of private ma
ture, the meeting adjourned.
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NdrrO,v EScUDe.

Cn Saturday morning as Mr.. John Brad
ford, residing In New Castle Hundred. wAs
crossing the railroad at Newport, on his
way to this city, the freight train boun1
North passed Immediately 10 front OF his
horses frightening him and two ladies' who
were with him. s
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Timely Assist0ssce.

Yesterday afternoon . young lady was
taken suddenly Ill ut the corner Of Sixth
and Shipley streets, aud would have fallen
to the pavement had II not been for the
prompt uction Of Daniel Fox Esq,, Who
caught hsr " she VA ielIing, XQ
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Minor Locale.

4.s
The Horticultural fair closed on Saturday
evening. In financial light the fair has
not been success this year.
Albert, son of Geo. W. Vernon, ESD, Cd
itor Of the "Dplaware Republican," had his
left arm brokeR op Friday last, at the cor
ner of Fifth and jefferson streets, by falling
into cellar. DR.. Maull reduced the frac-
ture.
One of the horses attached to street car
had an attack of blind -staggers at the
corner of Delaware avenue and Adams
street, yesterday afternoon, and fell down,
causing some little excitement for short
time.
Patsey Lambert returns his thanks to two
gentlemen for their votes on Friday evening
last, at the Democratic meeting held in the
Third ward, but says he was not candidate
for Inspector, and If they desire to do him
service, they will please call at the rear OF
5O6 Orange street to-day, as he would Ike
them to assist him in putting away load OF
coke which he intends purchasing.
The Morning herald., 1876-10-02
Building improvements.

Councilman Thomas Ford is about erect
on Adams street near the corner of Fourth
street, two brick houses, one of which will
be three stories In height and the other two
stories. Each house will have large side
yard. si.fs.
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bTICE.-I, John Keegen, do, hereby
give notice that shall apply to Inc
les of the Court of General Sessions OF
Peace and Jail Delivery of the etate OF
WARE in and for the County OF New
ls on Monday, the Goth day of Novem'
be1t, being the first day of the NoveM-
term, A. D.. 1876. for q license to keep
Inn or Tavern. ct the Rising SUN Hotel,
Dol District Ne. H. In the city Of New
Ne, New Castle Hundred. County Of
Castle, in the State of Delaware, and
Nj intoxicating liquors in less quanti-
than one quart, to be drunk on the
hises and the following freeholders
mmend this said application, to wit:
hinand Leekler, John E v. Plat,
es O'Neil, A. @. Gray,
8 Campbell, D. BOulden,
ID W. Elkenton, Nv. Aolsihumaker,
les Wilmott, Thomas Farley,
lick Mellon, G. B. Weggenman.
O-St JOHN KEEGAN.
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CENT.
Ossr Mtsstatsss's Poster

Milne, Sixth and Market streets, sells good
stews at 25 cents.
Hope is sald to be the brightest when It
dawns from fears, This is y very beautiful
thought but It seldom occnrs to . man who
has just got off bis wife's new bonnet.
II you want printing done well and
promptly, 60 to the HERALD Office.
A Connecticut school marn, who was re-
Gently kissed in the dark by mistake, ex-
plained her omission to use any light for
nearly two weeks afterwards on the ground
of hard times.
II you want news read the MORNING
HERALD.
If you want your advertisements read by
people who will buy, send them to the
MoRING HERALD. It is read before break
fast.
Cough, hoarseness, Asthma, or any irri-
tation ofthe Throat or Bronchial Tubes, will
be relieved by taking DR.. Bulls Cough
Syrup. 1t has cured thousands. Recon-
mend it to your fiiend and neighbor. Your
druggist keeps it. Price, 25 cents.
Why was the first Of September like the
transgression of Adam? Because it was the
beginning of the Fall.
Fulmer, SOC Market street, keeps fine
oysters, fried, stewed, broileds or on the
shell. Remember the place and give him
q call.
There is man in Newark 90 close that
when he attends church he occupies the
pew farthest from the pulpit to save the
interest on his money while the collectors
are passing the plate for contributions.
H. Yerger, Shipley above Fourth, keeps
on hand good harness. Those made to Or
der give satisfaction.
Bush's Philadelphia freight line is prompt
and reliable. aru
The Morning herald., 1876-10-02
Meeting Postpossed.

The Democratic meeting which was TO
have been held ct Christisnns village on
Saturday night. on account of thD satcfHn,
"a i desire AZ IN Oommi&te SaNlg the
IIs a ssss1s ~ lsil ~
The Morning herald., 1876-10-02

TOR SALE.-A rare chance. The furni.
T. and good will Of a flryt-class boarding
house, in good location, has at no tlme
within the past year had less than18 bOarder
and has at this tune l8 steady boarders
With name and address
Address DISPATCH,
sept28-8t Wilmington Post Office, Del.
T'OR RENT Iowa Store and Fixtures,
Z together with dwelling. A good loca-
t1a0 for business. Apply at
USp20.3to 40 ORANGE STREET.
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Issspscscr Nos,ssssses1.

4 AZ meetine Of tho Democrats Of tho
11iUth Wsra, hSld I ~ gaAurdsy nlght, "a
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PUBLIC SALES.
DUBLIC SALEM. THOMAS SONS,
j AuctiOneers.
THE WILMINGTON 4 READING RAIL

THE WILMINGTON 4 READING RAIL-
ROAD.
In the Circuit Court Of the United States
in and for the Eastern District OF Pennsyl-
ysnia. ,o-I In equity, No. Al. October ses-
i1Hasi EDMUN1 III; D. RANDOLPH,
THE w11SMfiNeroN 4 READING
RAILROAD co. AND OTHERS.
.nS Ry srgs 8 ne
and in the exercise Of the power conferred
MINGTON AND READING RAILROAD
COMPANY, dated March 8, A. D, 1858. the
undersigned trustees: to whom All the ne
cessary authority in the premises has been
given by said decree and mortgage, will on
theVd day of October, A. d. 1875 at 100 clock
noon, at the Merchants Exchange, IN the
city Of Philadelphia expose to public ven
due Or op1y s one entire anG aos inc Ri Rai
road Com qany, extending from point on
the line Of the Philadelphia and
Reading Railroad at or near B,rdsbor In
the county of Berks, In the State OF Penn
sylvania, to the city Of Wilmington, in the
State Of Delaware, with al rlgnts priyl1HeGs91s Hs1
mington and Reading Railroad Company
under any and all grants from the State OF
Pennsylvania, but exclusive OF the fran-
chises granted by the state OF Delaware TO-
gethes with the equipments thereof. con
~ sSGck belonging to said company and
Akso All the rights Of way and LANDS occupied
n nd in connection with or for the con.
naacsion, completion and maintenance OF
SAID railroad, together with all the bridges,
culverts, side tracks, depots, depot grounds,
stations, machine shops buildings and
other structures and Improvements OF ev. :
ry kind and description acquired and erect
ed or connected with said railroad. whether
in the States of Pennsylvania or Delaware:
The said property will be sold clear nf az
mortgage.
TERMS OF SALE.
The property will be sold to the highest
and best bidder, upon his signing the con-
sand dollarst sloO, ,oo66in cash Of the purchase
money at the time the property is struck
off, and the balance within thirty (3C) days
U. s. Circuit Court for the Eastern Dis
trict of Pennsylvania. Provided, however
that the settlementHof the balance OF the
purchase money may be made by rece1ptine
to the undersigned Trustees TO- the d1vl.
dend on the balance Of the purchase money mon y
the bonds and matured coupons OF the VII.
mington and Reading Railroad Company
secured by the mortgage of March =, 1905,
wnicn may be held by the purchaser orr pur'
claSGrS, ana tne uenVery " Salu uonos W
the undersigned. Upon the confirmation
Of the sale BY the Court, the purchaser Or
purchasers, upon a full compliance with
the conditions of sale and order OF the
Court made or to be made touching the
payment of the purchase money, snail oe
pl operty, rights, franchises and appurten-
ances, flee from all claim or demand o. the
Wilmington and Reading Railroad Compa-
nv, or any one claiming under them. there
on or thereto by way Of equity OF &edemp'
ton or otherwise.
GEORGE BROOKE, )Trustee,
A. GIBBONS,
GEORGE RICHARDSON.
CHAPMAN BIlpLE.j the Trustees.
M..THOMAs &SONS, Auationeers.
Nos. l3s and14l South Fourth Street, Phips
je28-28tbwL&f
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FOR SALE.

EOR RENT.-Store, Slaughter house and
II premises, No. 8S4 Tatnal. Street, with
fixtures. &c. Possession given in two weeks
from time Of application.
Apply to MARY AHRENS,
tt l4l5 Delaware Avenue.
The Morning herald., 1876-10-02

I'll FOURTEENTH PUBLIC SALE OF
stocks, Bonds, Loans and Real Estate,
at the Clayton House Building, Whining
ton, DEL,
SATURDAY, October 7th, 1876,
at II q. M, sharp.
shares stock LIST National Bank, Whining
ton. ,,
10 shares stock Union National Bauk. Will
mingtOn.
Is shares stock National Bank Wilmington
and Brandywine.
Terms of sale and particulars on posters.
J. y. HEALD.
Real Estate and Mortgage Exchange.
oct2&7
The Morning herald., 1876-10-02
WANTS.

VTED-A Tin Roefer. Apply ct ils
kIarket street. o0'A -
The Morning herald., 1876-10-02

This Association in announcing their
third annual exhibition 10 be held as above,
feel confident that it will prove to be the
largest, best and most agreeable they have
yet given.
The good order and Aecorum that have
characterized their previous exhibitions
will be strictly maintained, the premiums
will be impartially awarded, and every
effort will be made to render the occasion
pleasant and satisfactory to all who attend.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1876-11-09
Two Bodies Reduced to a Gallon
of Ashes.

The Washington Pa.) Reporter says {;
Wednesday we gave the particulars of
the placing of two bodies in the heated
cremation furnace of DR.. LeMoyne at
$3.50 p. m. on Tuesday, and of the seal
ing up of the furnace at 10 p. m, of the
same day. The sealing up was neces-
sary in order to allow the retOrt to cool
off gradually. Yesterday morning it
was still red hot and continued so for
a long time. This morning, about Sc
hours after the furnace had been closed,
the retort had cooled off sufficiently and
the iron door which closed it was re-
moved in the presence of the Doctor
and few friends. Nothing remained
of the bodies and the coffin but about a
gallon of dry dusty ashes, and crema-
ton in the furnace was pronounced
grand success.
On Tuesday afternoon when they
were placed in the furnace the bodies
of the two sheep weighed 1872 pounds,
making total weight of 226 pounds
which was completely reducedto ashes,
in bulk that would not more than fill a
gallon measure.
This experiment shows cremation to
be entirely feasible, and now the ques-
ton presents itself, will it become pop
ular? Aside from the prejudices grow
ing out of habit and education, there
can be but little said against it. The
Doctor could write volume in its favor,
and give many reasons why this mode
of disposing of the dead should be
adopted that would be difficult to an
swer. The subject is now under dis
cussion all over the country, and, in
deed, all over the civilized world, and
all sorts of opinions are elected. What
ever the result may be, the Doctor has
given Washington the distinction OF
having tie first cremation furnace in
America.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1876-11-09
He Sold the Dog.

Dick Lazybones was the owner of
large dog, which cost as much to keep
as two pigs, and the dog was worse
than useless, and greatly annoyed
Dicks wife. "Plague take the dog"
cried she. "Mr. Lazybones, 1 wish you
would sell him or do something or 9TH
er with him. wonder you keep such
a useless animal" swell, well, my
dear" said Dick, ''say no more about
it. I will get rid of him one of these
days" This was intended as mere
evasion on the part of Dick; but as his
wife kept daily DINING in his ears
about the dog he was at last compelled
to take action in the matter. swell,
wife," said he one day give sold Jow-
ler." "Have you, indeed?" she cried
sI'm dreadful glad of it. How much
did you sell him for?'' ''Five pounds. b"
''Five poundsl What, FIVE pounds for
one dog? How glad ami But where's
the money, my love?" "Money?" re-
peated Dick, taking long pipe lazily
from his mouth. 81 didn't get any
money; 1 took two puppies at two
pounds ten apiece. London (Ont.)
Free Press.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1876-11-09
PERSONAL AND POLITICAL.

EDWARD S. STOKES, the murderer of
James Fisk, Jr., was released from the
Auburn IN. " State-prisOn on the 2sth,
his term having expired.
THE Women's National Christian
Temperance Union held a meeting at New
ark, Nj, on the 9th. About 200 dele
gates were present.
THE United States Government has
entered suits against Gen. o. O. Howard
to recover S179, 200, as a defaulter in re-
spect TO the funds entrusted TO him in con-
nection with the Freedman's Bureau and
Howard University. General Howard as
serts that he has a complete defense.
DIR. ARTHUR S. COPELAND, a well
known thurman Of New York City, and
connected editorially with Wilkes Spirit,
committed suicide on the 31st on account Of
domestic troubles.
DAVID j. WALKER, one of the pub
fishers OF the Iotod Farm Journal, Of Des
Moines, was found dead in his Office on the
morning Of the 29th ult. The cause Of his
death was a pistol shot in the abdomen,
evidently by his own hand; but whether by
accident or design it was impossible to as
certain.
JOHN ii. LICK has commenced pro-
ceedings in the San Francisco courts TO set
aside the trust deed executed by his father,
on the ground that the trustees and others
used improper means to influence the de-
ceased against his son. The legitimacy OF
John II. Lick will be made prominent
feature in the contest by the trustees, and
the impression prevails it will be difficult to
prove any action on the part Of his father by
which legitimacy can be established.
JUDGE w. T. G.. WEAVER, of Gaines
vile, Cooke County, Texas, died recently
from an overdose of chloral. Judge Wea-
yer had filed many high and honorable po-
sitions at the hands of the people of Texas.
He was a speaker and a poet OF no mean
order. A volume of his poems was pub
lished recently.
GENERAL NANCY, Independent can
didate for Governor of Tennessee, ANNOUNCE
ed his withdrawal from the canvass on the
I'd.
THE Bishop Allen Monument on the
Centennial Grounds at Philadelphia was
unveiled on the ID.
A REPORT from Camp Stambaugh,
Wyoming, says village of so lodges of
Shoshones was attacked October so, by
a large Sioux war party, estimated at
1920 lodges, at Painted Rock, near the
scene of Captain Bates's fight in July,
1874, and about 80 miles from Camp
Stambaugh. As far as learned, only
one Shoshone, by the name of Humpy,
escaped, he being the Indian that saved
the life of Captain Henry in Crooks
second fight last summer.
WILLIAM WHEATLEY, the well known
actor, died in New York on the Sd.
GEN. MARTINEZ CAMPos, with 1000
Spanish troops, arrived at Havana on the
Sd.
HERR FoRKENBECK has been elected
President of the German Reichstag, and
Baron Staufenberg First Vice-President.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1876-11-09

A sTAGE-CoACH was robbed of S64,-
900 in gold, in 1870, by five men, who
buried the plumber, agreeing to return
and get it after the search was over.
They were so closely watched, how
ever, that they dared not go near the
place; and lately four of them met in
San Francisco. They were penniless,
and in order to get the money with
which to make the journey to Idaho,
they made George r. Bailey partner,
he furnishing the needed cash. On ar
irving at the place where they had
buried the gold, they saw that it was
gone. The fifth robber had been there
before them. They went back to San
Fancisco, obtained heavy bar of bogus
gold, told Bailey that it was the remain
der of the plumber, and gave it to HMM
consideration of 81, 900 in money. As he
was crossing to Oakland in ferry boat,
with the bar in bag, three men seized
it and threw it overheard, having been
hired to do so by the robbers as
means of hiding the trick. The three
men were arrested, and the story is
here given as sworn to in court.