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War Notes.
BUCHAREST, December 1.-THE report cur
rent here that Osman Pasha's attempt to
break out was caused by the combined Kus-
sian and Roumanian assault on his positions
is purely imaginary. The sortie was solely
prompted by IN entire failure OF the provls-
ions. Osman crossed the river Vid, attacked
and took Fort Dolny Etropolje. The Rus
slams and Roumanians were hurried up from
Sirsorla and Bukoys. After terrible car
mage, Osman Pasha attempted to re-enter
Plevna. but it had in the meantime been oc-
cupied by the Russians and Roumanians
from Grivitza. Osman, on finding himself
thus surrounded, although wounded in the
foot, personally conducted the negotiations
for surrender. He expressly announced that
he surrendered Internationally to the Empe-
ror. simultaneously with the main sortie
the Turks made sortie against the Rouman-
ian position on the right bank OF the Vld' but
this was fcebly conducted, and the Turks in
that Quarter surrendered almost unresist'ngly.
The whole Turkish artillery train was cap
tured in the immediate neighborhood OF
Plevna The Russian and Roumanian armies
made their triumphant entry into the town at
$3.50 on Monday afternoon.
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CONKLING'S TRIUMPH.
The Attitude in Which it Places lhe
President.

CHICAGO, December 12.-The Inter- Ocea"s
Washington special says: 1t is question II
the President accepts the lesson Conkling's
victory should teach MIN. Had he adhered
strictly to his new civil service rules, ne
would not have found himself in the humlll-
tating attitude of defeat and of being COM
PEELED to call upon his political enemies for
defense and support. The reasons why COR
nell and Arthur should be suspended are not
such as can be put into tangible shape. COT
nell only lately was elected anew memberotthe
New York State Republican Committee. VI
course it would be nonsense to assign this as
a reason for his removal, but had it been as
signed at first, his successor would doubtless
have been confirmed. The question is what
will the result be? Some Of the Presidents
friends say that in January he will renoml'
nate men to replace the incumbents. In case
he does, Conkling will prevent their confirm
alton as fast as sent in.
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EXTENDED EXECUTIVE SESSION.
Rejection by the Senate Of Roosevelt and
Prince.

WASHINGTON, December 12.-The Senate
was in executive session to-day for nearly SIX
hours. The entire session was devoted to
the New York Custom House nominations,
two of which, namely. those Of Roosevelt to
be Collector, and Prince as Naval Officer,
were reported from the Committee on Com
merce unfavorably. That Of Merritt, TO be
Surveyor of Customs, was reported with
favorable recommendation. No opposition
was manifested to the latter, but the contest
in regard to the two proposed removals was
extremely animated and took very wide
range, covering the discussion OF the rights,
powers and duties of the President in regard
to removals from Office, and the subject OF
the civil service policy in general. Conkhng,
Chairman of the Committee on commerce,
opened the debate with a briet statement OF
the reasons why in the opinion of majority
of that committee the two first named noml-
nations should not be confirmed. These were
in brief that charges of either corruption or
inefficiency had not been made against the
present incumbents, but on the contrary they
were conceded to be faithful, honest, exper-
fenced and able officers. Bayard followed IN
an extended argument.
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SnylngS Bank Failures.

NEWARK, IN. J.,) December 12.-The
Newark Savings Institution, the largest and
Oldest in the city, has just been taken charge
OF by the Chancellor on the petition of its
managers, to ensure an equal distribution OF
the assets and prevent unfairness from pos
sblc run. The bank has about $12, 200, 600
of assets, including deprecated securities,
and So, 900, 900 of government bonds. The
deposits are $11, 100000. The Chancellor
orders the payment of IS per cent. OF the
principal to depositors with two per cent.
interest. In the meantime he will make full
investigation. The moneys hereafter depos-
tied are to be kept separate and invested.
TAUNTON, (Mass.,) December 12.--The
Taunton Savings Bank suspended payment
to-day. 1t is reported to be solvent, and it is
thought that depositors will be paid in full.
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MATTHEW'S RESOLUTION.
" hat is Said and Predicted of Hayes
Position.

WASHINGTON, December 13.--Mr. Matthews
intends to force vote on his resolution be-
fore the holiday recess, and is confident that
the silver men will stand by him. An ar
rangement has been made between his friends
and opponents to let it 60 over the holiday
recess. The intimation is thrown out that
Mr.. Matthews silver question was introduced
in the Senate with the consent of the Presi-
dent, who desires the opinion of both branches
of Congress on the question of paying the
nublic debt in silver This story is not en-
,irely credited, but comes from excellent au.
thority 1t is also part OF the story that II
resolution, the President will then be IN a
position where he can decline to veto the Si'-
yer bill, but allow it to become law with
out his signature. Ex Senator Boutwei', VINO
has had an interview with the President, Is
satisfied that he will veto the pending Oil II
passed.
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WASHINGTON NOTES.

r,7,,Go. December 12.--The J0urndts
Washington special says: In the House TO-
dav. after the journal of yesterday hao oeen
~osl Morrison questioned Speaker RandalPs
right to appoint members On the various COM
mittees to succeed persons who had not been
excused by the House. He demanded that
Randall should tell the House how the va
cancies came.to exist. The Speaker saw he
was in a tight place and evaded Morrisons
question by saying that the House accorded
him the privilege of filling all vacancies.
Morrison said this was no answer, but the
Sneaker again cvaded the question, and then
quietly ignored Mr.. Morrison by recognizing
Alexander H. Stephens to introduce bill re-
pealing the clause in the statutes requiring
applicants for pensions to take test oath.
Morrison was completely snubbed by Ran
dali, but with more nerve he would have
placed the Speaker in an uncomfortable po-
si,ion, the latter having assumed the authority
to excuse members from committee service,
which is vested in the House alone. The
secret of the Democratic trouble grows out
Of Randall appointing Hewitt, of New York,
on the Pacific Railroad Committee in place
of Potter. who was never excused by the
House.
The nomination of J. G. Bancroft Davis,
of New York, as Judge of the Court OF
Claims is in pursuance of Judge f. &. Lor-
ing having resigned, to take effect January
1st. The appointment is considered an ex-
cellent one Judge Loring has been on the
Court of Claims Bench about 20 years. He
resigns under the retiring act, and will re-
ceivc full pay during the remainder of bis
life He was appointed from Massachusetts,
and is the only Democrat on the Bench.
Careful inquiry among the silver men IN
the Senate fails to corroborate the statement
sent from here that they intend to force ac-
ton on the pending measures this week, be-
fore the holiday recess. Several Senators
who favor the Silver bill as reported from
the Finance Committee by Allison are not
willing to go to the extreme proposed by
Matthews resolution, and will not cast their
votes for it. 1t is not Allisons intention to
press vote this week on his bill. unless the
debate exhausts itself He will not attempt
to hold an all-night session in order to get his
bill disposed Of before the Senate adjourns
on Saturday.
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WHAT EVARTS SAYS.
The senate Under the Ban Of Executive
DIspleasurc.

CHICAGO, December 12.-The Tribune s
Washington special says: Secretary Evarts
is reported as saying tonight when some for
eign appointments were recommended that
the administration had pretty nearly con-
cluded that it was useless to make more nom-
nations that the Senate would not confirm
anything, and that the President saw li'tie
use in sending names to that dgnified body
for rejection.
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Minister WelCb.

LONDON, December 12.-The new Ameri-
can Minister left Liverpool at noon yesterday.
A number of gentlemen witnessed his depar-
ure, and the band played ''The Star Span
gled Banner" and ''Hail Columbia" He ar
rived at St. Pancreas station in the evening,
where he was received by Mr.. Pierepont, the
retiring Minister, the Secretary of Legation,
and few Americans.
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tend its railroad and telegraph line eastward
from its present terminus in Arizona to
point on the Rio Grande at or near Ell Paso
and to aid in building the SAME. Referred.
WASHINGTON, December 13.-The regular
order of business, the consideration OF the
Colorado contested election case, was re-
sumed. A long debate ensued Oh Patterson,s
right to a seat, and at 8 p. m. the House ad-
iOurned.
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ELENA RECAPTUlZED.
$4,000 Turk ish Prisoners Taken.

CHICAGO, December 14.-The 1r16unes
London special says: The particulars OF the
battle on the river LON cannot be learned to-
night, but it was serious affair. AT Buchar-
est it was reported that Elena has been recap
tured, with $4,000 Turkish prisoners.
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MeetIng Of Creditors.

Meeting OF Creditors.
PROVIDENCE, December 12.-The creditors
of u. & A. Sprague, representing $4, $780, O,OOO
of Indebtedness, met to-day to take action to
protect and secure their rights. An associa-
ton was formed and an executive committee
chosen, consisting of Alex. Barnum, Nelson
Waldrich, James w. Kimball, Jesse Metcalt
and VIM. B. Veeden, and are instructed to
take promptly such steps as in their judgment
are desirable to protect the creditors.
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A Soldier Stabbed.

CHEYENNE, December 11.-Thos. Murray,
a member of Company F, Fifth Cavalry, was
fatally stabbed this evening, at Fort Russell,
by William Baker, civilian, said to be the
son of late Attorney General Baker, of Iowa.
The affair grew out of quarrel about fifty
cents
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Republican Victory.

CHARLESTON, December 12.-The election
for Senator in Beaufort county, which in
cludes several sea islands containing large
negro population, took place on Monday. J.
W. Collins, the Republican candidate. was
elected by 1900 majority. This is the first
election in this State this year which has been
carried by the Republicans.
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rxcon,ioual Kentucky Justice.

LOUISVILLE, (Ky) December 12.--Ihe
Crab Orchard outlaws have all been held to
answer for murder and robbery. The display
of the armed posse has had the effect OF
keeping perfect quiet during the trial.
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THE CRISIS ENDED.
M.cMnhou Yields to the Republicans.

New YORK, December 12.-Specials from
Paris say the crisis is ended and MacMahon
has arrived at an understanding with the
Left. A deputation of the Right called upon
him and told him that it was impossible to
form Ministry. The Marshal was deeply
moved and said he had nothing to do but TO
resign, but subsequently yielded.
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MEXICAN AND INDIAN AFFAIRS.

confidence in Sheridan's Management.
CHICAGO, December 12.-The Inter- Oceans
Washington special says: The President,
Secretary of War and General Sherman had
a long consultation to-day concerning Mex
ican and Indian affairs. The gederal opin-
ion was that no trouble need be expected,
and all expressed great confidence in Gen.
Sheridan, to whom the management of the
army in the Northwest is entrusted.
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InsurrectlOn I'm Crete.

InsurrectlOn I'm Crete.
LONDON, December 14.--An insurrectlon
has again broken out in the Province OF
Amvre. Crete. Turkish families and the in
habitants of other provinces have sought
refuge in the fortress. The Governor OF
Crete has sent troops to suppress the lnsur-
rectiOn
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PEACE NOT EXPECTED.
Another Russian Victory Reported.

BUCHAREST, December 13.-ln Russian
official circles it is not thought likely that
either Turkey or any other power in their
behalf will propose peace negotiations.
A correspondent telegraphs that report is
current that the Russians have gained great
victory near Elena, taking $4,000 prisoners.
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GREAT BRITAIN.

Threatened Belltgerent Attitude of John
Bull.
LONDON, December 14.-1mportant orders
were dispatched to the British fleet at Beslka
Bay, at the close of the cabinet meeting yes
terday, and the war steamer Rupert has LETT
Constantinople in haste to convey them to
the Admiral. Another cabinet council will
be held tomorrow, at which every member
of the cabinet will be present, special
Queens messenger having been sent to each
Minister. It would seem impossible that
England should take any warlike steps, yet
there is widespread feeling that some sud-
den action may occur to hurry her into po-
sition equivalent to belligerency. Probably
tomorrow will decide.
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Failure.

New YORK, December 12.-The Post an
nounces the suspension of the old dry goods
jobbing house of Adriance, Robbins & Co.,
of this city.
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still on the Fight.

still on the Fight.
CoNsTANrINoPLE, December 12.-A grand
council was held to-day at the War Office. 1t
is said that it was resolved to carry on the
war to the last extremity.
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New York Nominations Rejected.
WASHINGTON, December 12.-The Senate
rejected the nominations of Roosevelt and
Prince. Merritt was confirmed without a
division
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AFree City Suggested.
. LONDON, December 13.-1t is said the sug-
oestion has been laid before the British Cabi-
net that Constantinople be made free city,
under guaranty of the European Powers.
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Republican Triumph.

BosroN, December 11.-Pierce (Rep.) is
elected for Mayor by 2,151 majority. The
Republicans gain over 5000 on last years
vote.
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THE SURRENDERED ARMY.
Why OSlnan FaSha Left plevn8.

why Osman Pasha Left Plevna.
LONDON, December 14.-The Times cor
respondent at Plevna telegraphs as follows:
The Grand Duke Nicholas told me that
Osman Pasha reported his force at $4,000, at
the same time the Grand Duke seemed doubt
full if there were so many. About 60 cannon
and many hundred wagons are among the
trophies.
Osman Pasha had three weeks provision
still on hand and ten days rations in his trans
port train for the whole army. The immedl-
ate cause of his abandoning the entrench-
ments, was the breaking out of an epidemic
among the troops. There were 40 or 80 dead
bodies day in Pievna. There were no men
available to bury them and the mortality was
increasing.
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Death Of An Architect.
LONDON, December 11.-Sydney Smlrke,
an English Architect, is dead.
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THE CRISIS PASSED.
A Republican Ministry In France

PARIS. December 14.-The Dufaure Min
istry is gazetted to-day. The Constitutional,
Journal Des De6ats, So1iel and Steele entirely
approve the new cabinet, and congratulate
the country upon the termination of the crisis.
The Repu6Ique Francoise and Rapp@ admit
that the cabinet is composed of moderate but
sincere Republicans, but point out that 1t
must be judged by its works, and insist on
guarantees.
Hampton ON the War.Path.
COLUMBIA, December 13.-Gov. Hampton
today declared himself firmly opposed to
any bargain with Patterson. He says it would
be disgrace to the State if the criminal pro-
ceedings are not pushed to the utmost.
Confirmed.
WASHINGTON, December 14.-The Senate
this afternoon confirmed Henry L. Dodge to
be Superintendent of the San Francisco mint.
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KUMORS OF A BATTLE.
Ezii

The Successor of Mehemet Ali Resigns.
CoNsrANr1NoPLE, December ia report
prevailed last night that a great battle had
been fought between Metehkee and Rustchuk,
the result of which is unknown. Official re-
ports from the Turkish headquarters only
mention an affair with several Russian bat
talions.
The fall of Plevna is still unknown to the
Turks generally, so it is impossible to esti-
mate its effects upon the population. No
overtures for mediation have been made to
any Foreign Embassies.
Chakir Pasha, appointed to replace Me-
hemet Ali, has resigned his command on ac-
count of i'll health.
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Servia Now i'm Earnest.
BELGRADE, December IA proclamation
Of the Servian government has just been is
sued announcing that the Servian army has
beon ordered to cross the Turkish frontier.
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Who stole th. Chickens.

An emigrant who arrived here plight
before last. offered for sale lot of fiue
Brahma chickens, which he brought
all the way from Iowa. They were
purchased by two chicken fanciers,
Clay Merritt and P. w. Cunningham,
who took great pride in showing them
to friends. Yesterday they invited
two or three acquaintances to look ut
the birds and were Mortified npon
reaching the coop to find it empty.
They swore like sailors. and threatene
to prosecute everybody about the
Lafayette Hotel for stealing. Threats
having no effect. they offered reward
of drinks for the crowd for the recovery
of the chickens. Shortly after this an
nouncement the chickens re-appeared
in the coop. and every body drank TO
the propagation of Blahmas ct the ex-
pense of the owners
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shipping Brinastone.

The San Francisco Sulphur Com.
pany are now running their retorts at
Rabbit Hole steadily and shipping O
car load Of refined sulphur to San
Francisco every six days. This we
learn from Elias Jones. whose tfams
are engaged in hauling the sulphur
from the mines to the Humboldt
House. r.
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A gentleman named Mcdonald. from
Galena. who passed through last eve-
ming on his way to California. says the
teaching process is proving success at
the White 4 Shiloh works. Consider.
able crude bullion has been produced.
and the furnaces and machinery are
RAINING splendidly.
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Jos We'll has sold his celeb,a ed
trotting mare. Goldsmith Maid No. Q,
to j. E. Blake. of Paradise Valley
The appearance of this noted highly or.
with her dashing ride, vii be missed
from our streets hereafter. particularly
on Sundays.
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Judge Leonard and wife left for Car
son last evening. James Richie al d
family from Little Humboldt are In
town. DIR Hanson arrived from San
Francisco yesterday. IT. J. Bradshaw
Of Paradise, is In town.
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A. W. Fisk. counsel for r. Il. Gro
xier. nov In the county Jail under SEN
tsnce of death. has notified the Dis.
trict Attorney that he will appeal the
case to the Supreme Court.
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Quite q number of masons. carpen..
tsrs and iaborers are at work on the
new hotel, laying the foundation. franz
ing timbers and digging cellars.
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An emigrants train of thirteen cars.
carrying nearly 600 passengers passed
through last night. rr
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6@renmainR.

The Winnemucca brass band was
out serenading last evening and filled
she air with concord of sweet sounds.
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s. j. Chambers left TO day with
material to repair the bridge over the
Little Humboldt on the Cornucopia
z ad.
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Thirteen years ago negro burglar
shot man in q house in Atlanta,
Ga. The other day he wrote from
Kentucky, inquiring if the man died of
the wound, and bis letter has led to his
arrest for the murder.
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NEW TO-DAY
TO OUR PATRONS.

YNHE UNDERS iGNED RESPECTFULLY
inform the patroas VI tine Railrosd Meat
MAsket. shat fron and after this date. the
market viii. be closed atal2 O'Clock, iiioon ON
Hundsys,l y g BE. X 4 POWERS,
Winnemuoca, hay II, IsFT.aroh sEfta66t.
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AN EXPERIMENT

Was tried by Mr.. B. last year. Of
sowing barley with alfalfa seed. re.
suIting in yield of forty bushels to
the acre of the one and pretty we'll
set growth of the other. A thinner
sowing 81 The grain would doubtless
have led to wider spread of the clover,
as it is well-known fact that given
quantity of timothy seed mixed with
the alfalfa tends to shield it from the
SIMS rays. apd at the same time keep
ing the graund in moister state for q
wider anil deeper roofing.
In conclusion it may trnly be said,
that few lovlier spots then this are 10
seen in the State. That while the val
ley is well deserving If its besnti',
name. it sadly lacks the trees and fruits
to make it another Garden of Edfr.
With the exception of apples and some
of the smaller varieties, such as cur
rents aud gooseberries,vall other. kinds
-may --be classed amoung 1.-The forbid
d fruits" but 40 far rs vegetables
are concerned, pc atoes in particular.
better are,r' re =. II ever produced.
A. G. K
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Grain Arrivlng.

Two large "mountain schooners"
with tenders arrived ct Kemler's mi
yesterday from Paradise Valley loaded
with wheat.
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The examination of the Chinaman
arrested for shooting Sam wo Lungs
partner was continued by Justice
Thompson utl the 10th instant to
await the result OF the shot and the
arrival of the prisoners brothers.
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Two Car loads Of freight for Silver
City aud Cornucopia arrived here yes
tsrday.
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Loading Freight.

The appearance of things around the
warehouses for the last few days re-
mind one of the times when Silver City
was in it's glory. Loading freigh. on
wagons for northern points has been
carried on during the time specified
pretty steadily.
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Pedro Carrillo, California.
4 Westrope, CITY.
ii BfacE, StBr city.
+ Jones, humbo. dt House.
! y kandsii san FasSisco sasaB
" Solomon :"
q 90 VI ri s.lana Science.
u GfSenlela VngInIs City.
A. u. hicard Wordsworth.
e yelsir. gfst's sfasafaffrF
/ n Boyer, lko.
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Paradise Agent.

B, r. Riley is authorized to collect and
receipt for Subscriptions TO the nyER STATE
in Paradise Valley. G=AsAa y,
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CATTLE IN the southern counties OF
Callfornia are selling for 81 and $40 q
head. = $50
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I'm lonely siAcs my mother disd, !
sang y Young @au Last night. after As
aFxench roof donated to HIM 5 (
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HOIEI n e RIVALS.
Lafayet,o Hotel.

Lafaye.,o Hotel.
Jos. oEhMAIN. PRoPnEToR.
jR Whitaker, Willow Point.
Me- Ii NIcuo.s, 80
Joseph kose, Quin River.
WIZ Hoard, IA iise.
frank OOn.ns, Battle Mountain.
John Morse,