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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-03-18
The Cheek Of the Heather Chfnee

lfTOW Itc l>uf anne Sun
one OF our city guardians was standing on
the corner OF Second and B streets yesterday
when wild looking Chinaman came rush
ing up, seizing him by the arm, and said:
You ketch- UNI SAW"
you TO savoy you ketch- UNI. saw ee, dem
saw-buck-ee. You savey?"
Inc ofncer was bewildered, and thinking
some terrible crime had been committed en-
deavored To get the Celestial to explain.
John repeated over every word of English
that he had ever learned, yet still he could
not make himself understood. Finally, he
seized the officer by the arm, and saying
"Come long," started off at a rapid pace,
closely followed by the eager official. They
went hrst TO wash-house on b street, into
which the Chinaman looked, and then, with
shake of the head, struck out again.
Skipped ont, has hep" asked the officer as
ne pouhded along, using every endeavor to
Keep up with the cat footed Monaghan.
come along, we ketch um bime by"
On they went at a rattling pace until
which John looked, and shaking his hand
dashed of on the back track.
Where nOw?'
"Come long, replied John, and on they
went.
They Travelled all over the town, and at
last reached shsnty near the round house.
fatigue, and was covered with perspiration.
Going up 10 the door. John said:
Now we catch-um."
Thinking there might be a desperate crew
inside, the officer drew his revolver and they
entered the door. A small man was sitting
on the floor. and In him the officer recognized
Jim" an English Chinaman.
whats the row. Jim?" he asked.
"He hunt me so interpret what he say"
"Well, what is it?'
TIE two jabbered a minute, and Jim said:
"He want ee borrow saw-b buck, an some
body tell ee him you lend UNI one"
"Saw-buck be dashed! Here I've walked
no less than ten miles after that rice NASH
In heather, thinking a murder had been
com mitted, or something terrible had been
done. You tell him that If he ever speaks IN
me again I'll mash him into the ground"
and he return ed tn his heat
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-03-18

AN EX-MAGIsTRATE SUES THE DISTRICT
COMM sSIONEKs.-Ex-Justice of the Peace
u. ID. Bates, through his attorney. A. Ross
Perry, has instituted suit against Cover
commissioners. for removing him from his
once as justice OF the peace, laying damages
At $1,000 each. Upon Inquiry at the Com
mtss1ODer's office as to the case, it was found
that on November II, 1874, the District Com
miss lOners received a communication from
Mr.. Joseph A. Burch, No zoo * street south
west, complaining that in the month OF
n arch prior, he gave Bates q bill of SI7 to
collect, which be collected, and kept SIS OF III
himself and refused TO pay IL over after re
peafed calls for II. Mr.. Burch stated that he
was poor man, had been q soldier, and lost
. lei IN the service. This was referred by
Abe Commissioners 10 Assistant District Al
Lorney Birney, with the request that Bates
De summoned TO appear before the Commits
GoGers 10 answer the charges. The attorney
did as requested, and summoned Justice
Bales 70 appear. Instead of going before the
Commissioners he went to the Office of Mr.
blTney, who afterwards addressed q COM
munlcat1on 10 the District Commissioners,
stating that Mr.. Joseph A. Burch and Edgar
~. Bates met at his Office: that Mr.. p
charged Bales with having soIIa-. ->urcu
amount named and had kept I'd the
Hnlen ne had paid Owe ., al put =,
balance .ortly dunned him for the
Uue, but that Bates, while admit
ting the collection and retention OF the
done so, pleading poverty as the cause, but
prOTplseo 10 pay up the amount, less a
charge OF 50, as soon as he could afford it,
He recommended that in kindness to Mr..
Bates he be spared the shame of a public
trial, and in justice 20 the public that he be
removed from bis Office as justice of the
peace. Accordingly, on January 18th last
lie Commissioners sent Bates notice OF his
removal. 1t is not believed that the public
has suffered at all by this action OF the Con-
missioIeTs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-03-18
A NEW MAGAZINE.
REC ORD OF THE YEAR

just Pnblished-The first number OF capital
rev Monthly Magazine, or sort OF Reference Scrap
Boob being the monthly record Of every important
event In sny part Of the world, together with Q
le:on Of the choicest miscellany OF the month,
"6ebeiJion Becord.n
Beautifully printed, with elegant steel portrait
Of the late millionaire, VIM. B. Astor.
The most attractive, interesting and readable
monthly magazine ever Issued sid By all book
and news dealers and sentJse BY mail receipt Of
G. W. CARLETON q CO Publishers
mar9-eolm Madison Square, New York.
EkENCH CAfERERs.
v. ROUX q. BROCHE, No. 1881 nth street
northwest, between X and L streets. Having been
bead cooks in first class houses in Eurspe and
America, We are sble TO give satisfsction In any
kind Of fancy or plain orders. Private Dinners,
Parties Bells, &e, ct vefy moderAto urioes. Strict
attsbt1os 20 the smallest orders. eeb9-ms
NATIONAL SAFE DEPOSIT Co.,
Corner l5fh ST. and Nsr York arsnus.
TIRE AND BURGLAR PROOF VAULTS.
All kinds Of vaiuabies taken on deposit. Safes for
rent. ON g houre. 9 . m to 4 p. N,
GEO. Ri PLANT, President.
GkO w. kl0GS, Vice Precedent
jsle-eoly y. p. sNYDIB, Secretary.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-03-18
The Treasury Robbery.

TIE CASE OF OTTMAN POSTPONED TO NON
DAY.
Yesterday, In the Criminal Court, Judge
DIN, the motion OF the government to co1-
sol1caie the Indictments against W. w. Ott
man, charged with the larceny OF 81 .OJ7 %
from the Treasury, SC, was, after argu
meDt, granted, and the defence noted excep.
tons The motion OF the defence TO quaSh
he Indictment was overruled, ard excep-
mons were noted. Ottman was then ar
Talgned and plead EOf guilty. Judge OIfn
adjourned The couTt until Monday, by which
lime be hoped Judge Macarthur would be
able 10 resume his duties on the bench.
II is thought by some that owing TO the In
timite relations existing between ex-senator
Carpenter lthe leading counsel for the pris.
oner) and Judge Macarthur. that the latter
Will prefer that one OF the other judges should
try the case, and 10 is thought that Judge
Cartier, now holding the Circuit Court, may
exchange places with him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-03-18

Dr. {. w. BENsoNs CELERY AND CHAM
oHiLE PILLS are prepared expressly 10 cure
slcE Headache, Nervous Headache, DySpen-
Tic Hea1ache, Neuralgia, Nervousness and
SleeplessneSs, aud viii cure any case. Price
90 cents. Sold by AL Druggists IN Washing,
Ton, Georgetown and Alexandria 224eo
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-03-18

ATTACK BY CoLOkkD HIGHwAYMEN-
Late wednesday night q white man was
travelling the Giesboro river road In the
county, and when at the Giesboro hill where
the road forks towards the Oxen Branch he
was attacked by two colored men, knocked
down, clufched by the throat, badly beaten,
his pockets searched, and all they contained,
together with his valise, stolen. Securing
all the poor man had, they let him go, and he
started for Mr.. Henry l.. Halley's where a
Light was burning brightly, and In an excited
manner he related his falling among thieves.
He was made comfortable for the night lie
was fisherman going 10 the Alexandria
Ferry,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-03-18
CITY ITE Ms.

No TsTABLIsHMsNr in the cgfv s,,ore
prompt In attending 10 all orders for sewer
WorE. Plumbing sHd Gas Fitting than Han
IiIen * fearso.. II c. A. Baildlng. 9th
and ID streets. They employ none bnf tba
peAt worsmen, aud consequently give salts
faction In sll their work. They ken tbe
Isistst s'ock OF Plumbers and Gas Filters
supplies OF any house in the CITY. and are
therefore enabled 20 do all work at the most
IeAsonsble prices They give low estimates
~ su contract work. and guarantees salts
lactios In every Instance Give thern a raU
encouragement SISw&SS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-03-18

SICK HEADACHE Or Reasons Csley1J and
ShGiao7Hae FGiS Invariably cure Sick and
NsrVo1s Headsche, Neuralgia and Nervous
ness. Price, 50 cents. Sold by an DrpScists
oStage free. - 49,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-03-18

ksURANcE SUIr.-Today Messrs. Ross
and Dean entered q suit for James p. Told
against the Washington Fire Insurance
Company 10 recover the amount of oolIcv
col COZ on his two STORY frame battins mill
NJ New Boston, n. H., insured on the 10Th OF
June last and destroyed by fire September
18th Last
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-03-18

PUBLIC SCHOOL ENTERTAINMENTS "A
very pleasant entertainment was given last
evening at Odd Fellows Hall by the young
ladies OF female intermediate school No. 1,
showed the results OF good training and ac-
quilted themselves very creditably.
The reception last night by the pupils at
building. Miss NJ. G. Kelly, teacher, was
largely attended by the parents and friends
of the school children. The entertainment
was OF n very interesting character, consist
ing OF music and recitation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-03-18

"A SHOOTING AFFAIR About * o'clock
last evening difficulty occurred In Il els
restaurant, corner 11th and q streets, be-
tween Frank Whitney and John Patsey alias
frederick, two well known colored roughs,
IN which Whitney drew a pistol aud fred
Two shots n Patsey, one taking effect In his
right arm Whitney made bis escape.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-03-18

NERVoCs HEADACHE.-Dr BsrasOa's Cslerq,
o'd thdincmGe f'gLs Will cure Nervous Heal
acne, SICK Headache. Neuralgia and Ner-
NousEeSs 50 cents a box. Sold hy an Orr >
gists' ONCE lc6 n. Euiaw St, Baltimore, Md.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-03-18

ARREST OF WN. TYLER.-The grand iury
have had before them this week a number of
witnesses as 10 certain real estate transa g
tioBS, in which VIM. Tyler, formerly a real
estate broker, is charged with ''irTegulari-
ties.' They yesterday found at least one
presentment for forgery, 10 is said; and re-
port has 10 that other preseDtments are to
follow. On the preSentment found bench
warrant was last evening issued, and this
morning on e Of the MarshaPs officers took
him into custody al mis- homo in Geo. ge
town, ard about 10 O'Clock had him at the
City Hall. Tyler appears to ne quite un-
well, and has since the recent exposure OF his
transactions been confined almost constant
ly TO his room. II had been reported that he
was on the verge OF insanity. The accused
rave bail for his appearance in the sum OF
5000.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-03-18

DuRANe's RHEUMATIC REMEDY never
taken nternally.-Ady.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-03-18
Nstsffhi Deafness and Affecnsn Of IN.
Ears Cared NV


DIT. Hartley submits the FollowinV tae,,uo-
NAL without Comment
WAsHINGToN, ID. C, Feb q. tSze.
NY attention having been attracted ~ q
testimonial from Rev. Mr.. Domer the dis
uhgulsbef pastor OF The English I,utberan
ebuIcn llth AID III streets. this city, certifv-
Ing 10 the remarkable cure OF an affecttoo .,
me ear oy DIT, Hartley, i concluded 10 try the
Doctors skill In a case Of catarTh OF very a.
efaNated form, from which had suffered for
many years past, which had seriously i'm
pslfeu my bearing and developed everg
symptom OF consumption. 1 am happy 70
etate lhst Ir HARLEY has effected a com
uee OF catarrh. deafness aud affection OF the
lungs, ana am now rs healthy and can her
hh ptIieclly SIS AT any former periof of NV
life Dr. Hartley's remarkabie success in 49,, ~
case JustlneN this testimonial and he has nv
best thanks, with more subs tantfaI sv;.
dence OF my appTsciat'on.
H. MAY CARROLL
500 9ih street northwest
Dr. HRrileys Office - $50 r street L. W.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-03-18

Pleasant FEATURES OF THE ST. PAT
KICKS DAY PARADE.-Notwithstan landing the
d1sasreeable weather yesterday, the parade
OF the various Irlsh-American societies OF
The District was the largest and finest dis
play of the kind ever witnessed here. The
extent of the procession and the rich and
varied cOloriDg OF the uniforms made up
street spectacle which was not only pleasing
10 the eye, but imposing in its character and
proportions. A cOmmenda5le practical fea
lure Of the affair was the almost universal
Observance by members Of the societies that
turned out of a laudabie custom which has
prevailed here for some years. Nearly every
man IN the line, as he passed st. AIMS In
1snt Asylum, dropped contribution into
the box In addition TO this, the collections
taken up for the poor boys at 81. JOSeph's
Orphan Asy lum amounted TO $40. The eyO-
lUtloEs of the Knights OF 81 Joseph, No. l.
Tie formation OF crosses, rings, and other
enDlems by the knights while marching
were much admired, and several OF the other
societies showed great proficiency In their
respective drill exercises.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-03-18

CHARLES HEIDsIECK Sinery. Extra DIV
sale by Hall & Hume ~ eos
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-03-18

SORE THROAT. COUCH, COLD, and similar
troubles, IL suffered TO progress. result in
serious pulmonary affections oftentines
iDcnrable- "Bro,Cgl'S Bronchfol Tnochss" reach
directly The seat of the disease, aud give
almost instant relief.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-03-18
q II R ETG

We have completed the openins Of the
hn'st aud lest assorted stock Of Men
and Boys fine Spring CIothi,s that IN,
ever before been exhibited in this CITY
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-03-18

PRICES JBwELRY STORE received some
beautiful styles In Roman and gold crosses,
and gold and Lake George diamonds, in gold
and jet and gold, No. 457 Pennsylvania ave-
nue., near y street.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-03-18
Weather Probabilities To-dav.

OFFICE OF CgIFF SIGNAL OpFIcERD
WAsHINGToN, March Is, 1916
For New England the middle states and
lower lake region, partly cloudy and cooler
weather, with temperature falling decidedly
On Tie coast, northwesteriy winds. rising
Of these districts light snow.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-03-18
LOCAL NE VS..
LaNmenfa. &C. Ton

Ruffoss1l The1G.-LOtta IN an usettep
1nsoter CousiQIs.-'Life in the South" and
varieties.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-03-18

National ThedteT.-LOtta ap-
pears 10 night for the last time in "Musette;
in drOllerY, and gives Lolita ample opp Irtu-
nifty TO display her various accomplish ments.
She is assisted by one OF the best companies
Mr.. Ford has had here this season. Mr.. Geo.
Denham, in ths role of civilian A. Bokus,"
is capital, and keeps the house in a continual
roar of laughter. Mr. Aldrich, Mr.. Pearson,
Mrs. GermOn and Miss Osborne are all good.
"The Mighty Dollar" which has met with
such decided success every where. They will
be assisted by the best artists in Mr.. Ford's
companies.
7hedter ConnQue.-To night Mr.. Jas. Collins
will appear for the last time In Southern
Life" Next week there will be a complete
change OF programme, and some variety
stars OF the first magnitude are promised.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-03-18

A CROOKED WHISKY CHARGE.-To day,
Thomas McKeever, residing At 1916 X street
northwest, was arrested by an officer of the
maIshaPs ofnce on the charge of rectifyiu !
spirits in violation OF law. McKeever gave
bail before Commissioner Frazee In the su %
OF g, 600 for hearing on Tuesday next.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-03-18
Dr. Hsriley's Office - $50 + str"et NV ~ " :
HATS for Sprine of rS-s

HATS for Spring Of 1876
Broadwa StN ir SIX Hats. - aud So
GeUtiemen'S SIN Fell Hats. - to - 30
Elegant assortment Soft Felts 81 50 - 81
Boys, and Chiidrrns Hats, 35c. u $50.
AT Lewis, $50 7th - between 1 and *.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-03-18
LADIES' GOODS.

EMBRoIDERIES FROM IMPORTERS' AUG
~ uon Jnst recsivsd, immense s,ock Of
hhmbUbS hDGlNGS and INSf RTINGS, which
VII De sod lar bel tfeiT real line, Also n neH
stock 81 ss1ony kMBkOlDERIES, a. the cheapest
store IN the city.
CONNOJIY,s,
marH " 60s 9th ~ ORD Patent Ofi,e
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-03-18
STILES

Are all new, many CT them Of our own
desisninss, and not to be found in any
other house in Washington. They are
Unique and hobby.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-03-18

MARRIAGE LICENSES have been issued to
John T. Ball aid Annie FrizZ-l, w I Nc
kenney and Carrie p. Burch, Henry R1ane
and Henrietta Ford, Antonio Hunt and Jane
II. Frlsby. Thomas Henson and Harriet
jackson, Jacob Tyree and Jane DotsOn. q.
w. Watts and Lillian Jacob "a. A county,
Md, l.. Peters and Susan West, Augustus
Gates and Alice Wernens.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-03-18
Germs &C The wise for Health

on daily walks depend, ;" and thousands from
lar and near visit DR. Whites establishment.
i4l6 pennsylvania avenue, opposite Will
Iaru Dotel, Tor relief rom, and avoidance
OF, Corns, Bunions, Iron b G some Nails. Vas
cular ENcresences, etc. Established In Wash
fngton In 1861. Fee, 81 per visit.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-03-18

A FORMER WASHINGTONIAN SERIOUSLY
lLL.-lnfoTmatiOn was received here this
morning that Mr., George Wright, who fol
many years was the master machinist al
The Washington Arsenal, aud is at present
foreman OF the machine shops at Fortress
Monroe, Va, is lying very I'll at that place
ana is Lot expected to recover. The disease
is paralysis of the brain. His daughter and
q number of his friends will leave this after
noon for bis bedside.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-03-18

Etfst-cless securing and Dystns
A. Fischer enlarged his establishIne1t ny
removing 10 his new building, sos q street,
ooors west OF 9Th street, just q few stems
nom MS former place on 9Th street, where Sc
ID ready TO do any work In his line IL his su-
perlor manner. Kid Gloves and Shoes
Grape Wells cleaned at a very short notice
Ladies' Dresses cleaned without taken spart
and spots removed without cleaning the
whole garment. Gents Clothes cleaning ana
dyeine speciality. u,T-fT
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-03-18

TEN-RINs, 10 cents a game, at Bauer's
Bowling Alley, 1112 Penn'a avenue. 3lI:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-03-18
.TOH'

Is the time to make your selections and
secure the first chl ice from q very large
and full stock Prices are much lower
than viii prevail later.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-03-18

bhht nours, y =. % 10 D.. N, and on Saturday.
70 receive depcsftsl until D. m Interest paid on
Deposits. General Banking business done, and col
lectfons made on all accessible points Dfscourf
dsXs, MONDAYS. n. POLkIHH6RH, Prcsidsnt
n. W BARRETT. Oa-hfef
DtrsrtOrs.
q: Poikinsorh, Tbos Bowling, 2. r, hitchsn.
Biley A. Shinn, q o. Hartley. Thomas Kpowis
pay N n .ss.Iy
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-03-18
II ED y.

Made Clothing that are equaI 10 goods
made specially 10 order il what we are
Offering this season, and a large per
centsge may be saved by buying now.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-03-18

NOTHING NEW UsDER THE SUN-Bui
Stimulating Liniment cures Neuralgia. 4;
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-03-18

Q . x L.
DELIVERED TO ALL PARTS OF TIE CITY
AT THE SAME RATE
New schedule-Full load Of ~ bushels for 50
snaller loads cents per bushel Garage, 90 cents
APPLY TO
OFFICE OF WAsHISGToE GAsLIGHT COM
PAHY,
AZ l0ih street northwest, LIST street northwest
or 10 i 10 Bridge street, Georgetown. mart ly
INSTRUCT OF COLUMBIA.
II BOA 40 or HEALTH,
WAsHINGToN, March l6 lS76.
Sealed Proposals will be received AZ this Office IN
til 12 Nj. the 2lsT INSTANT Tor the collection and
removal 81 all Garbage a d REFUSE Animal aud Veg
etsble Matter from dwelling houses, mark cts and
other places in the cities q; as hing ton George
town, and their immediate sud denselY pDpuistsd
suburbs IN the District Of Columbia. for the period
Of one year, commencing A pril I, lG6.
Proposals viii be endorsed /" Pro posals for the
Collection and Removal Of Garbase.n and will be
addressed % the undersigned and no bid will be
entertained except upon the blank form prescribed
BY the Board Of Health, containing full fnforms-
ton 90 TO tha requirements Of the service, which
will be furnished on application 20 this OH oe.
The bosri the right to reset aGy AMI gil
bids presented not deembd for the besl of
the District, aud all bids not approved By the C0m
nissiopers Of the District OF Columbia.
BY orfer OF the Board Of Health.
nsrl6-.t J. M. LASGsr0H, secretary.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-03-18

AT BCSHS INDUSTRIAL HOME, G street, be
"A tween 18th and 2ist, the Ladies can have Plato
Swing done neatly and pr, m ply. Also, DRESS
MAKING in the most fashionable style. Charges
very moderate mEri5 In
The Van Buren press., 1876-01-11
Stats scrip-Will 1t pay County and
Town Taxes

l, has been decided by onr County Judge.
Aud Tow Authorities, that State Scrip cannot
bc received In payment Of Town and County
taxes-but that county taxes must be paid In
e',snsy scrip, and Van Buren, town taxes, In
bwn scrip. A case or two in point were tri-
cd before Mayor Neal on Saturday last
J.. b. Hawkins. Alvis Smith and Wm. Bow
II we're arraiaed hsfore his Honor. for selling
ai4uor without license, Gen. Thomson
spyaassd for the Town of Van Buren, and B.
Brown for the defendants. The parties
were found guilty and fined nickle, which
rasyi1d the costs with it.
All of these parties had rendered to the
AarshA State Scrip for their Licenses. which
Under instructions from the City Fathers, he
decllned to accept. One or more of the cases
-~erc appealed to the Circuit Court. and we
shall then get the opinion OF Judge Mansfield
~, the question Of whether State Scrip pays
tswn and county taxes, and licenses The
opinion VI the attorney general of the state
10 plain and unequivocal, that State scrip will
Tay licenses. as well - the other taxes men,
toned.
The Van Buren press., 1876-01-11
Death of DR.. COIb,1rn.

Or. X. r. Colburn was known to most of
our citizens. having resided here a number of
wears up to the commencement Of the war.
ae MAS chaplain OF the Senate of Arkansas
at Its last session. The Little Rock Gazette
af Jan. 4. says: " The funeral of Rev. Dr. K.
p Colburn was largely attended from Second
street NJ u. Church, South, yesterday at 3
O'clock p M. Services by Rev. pr. Winfield.
Dr Colburn was born in Nortl, Carolina. In
1914; licensed to preach In 1910, Joined the
Missouri Conference In 1912; came to this
rity In 1854; removed to Tulip in 1865; re-
turned here In 1874, and died on Sabbath last
at az o'clock p, m. He was beloved and
honored by all who knew him.
The Van Buren press., 1876-01-11
The Gazette.

The Gazette of Saturday announces. as be-
low, that Hon. Charles Colin, of Lawrence.
viii assume editorial control of that paper.
The laborious duties Of editor aud business
manager ef h paper such as the Gazette. is too
much for any nne man. and Major Woodruff
steps back and gives place to Mr., Coffin. We
extend welcome to the gentleman, assuring
him that taking the editorial corps Of the
State. all Ia ALL he will find them pretty
clever set Of fellows. Our hand to you. The
Gazette says;
Hon, Charles ttlon. late of Lawrence
county, arrived yesterday. with the purpose
u making Little Rock his future home Our
readers i'll be glad to learn. as we take plea
sure tn communicating. tsnd they will be
benefited by the fnct) that he will be eharv-
~. IN the main. with the future conduct of
The editorial columns OF the Gazette