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National Republican., 1878-09-23
Attacked by ROuuhs.

Shortly before twelve o'clock saturday night
number Of cOlorod men entered the restaurant
of Mr.. Samuel Brannan, East Market Space
Georgetown, and obtained drinks. 1t being
about closing time, Braunun requested them to
retire, which they refused to do when n farmer
who happened to be in tho restaurant pushed
them out Of the door and scuiIlu cusucd.
Mr.. BTuuun went to the door to 500 what the
matter was when he was seized by the mcqr',
>desperadors, thrown into the gutter, aud uu.
merc.fuIly kicked about the head and chcrt
until iuseusible. DR.. Bowie Tycr was SUM.
moucd and rendered surgical aid. Subs
qucutiy Officer benjamin Harper arrested
Robert Bay, alias Rcd, alias Snapper. James
Hcmd"r, AID Hamilton savage, and looked
them up tor hearing in the Police Court this
morning.
National Republican., 1878-09-23
HOME AFFAIRS.
CITY NOTES.

Tor District notes sec tbhd page
For amuscments, see second page.
Mis-, la Irous matter on thrl page.
FOR Georgetown news see third page
For court prIcGcdings see third page.
F excursions and picncs see third page.
Eighteen traups loigcd in the station.
house saturday Night.
An oil r,lnrrd nlln nlinrd James Hnr-
ling d!c'l II lI"uiy. vt No. 1901 d street north
west, Saturday night.
The police mtle frrtv-saven arrests Sat.
urJlay and >,tarisy ni.h:. twcnty-tl.rce being
registered n "d,uuk.."
Mr. J. Forrest Thorn. the young gcut',.
ran wlIr was seriously injured while diving
. the "wimning S,LOI, ahUu; fortnight
~. wa. IN saturday removed from his home
to the Providence Hospital.
Colonel Bob" lugrrspIl returned TO thi,
city yesterday from his European trip, aud Is
stopping with his brother in the West End
The Co'ory looks hale and hearty. and sneaks
in "lUw'IZ terms q! the good time he had.
-SrDurlny Ollccr Shea found man named
justin Drhriuy, thirty year, Of age, lying
six in 'Hr street near the Frunlry Church
He wls '.l;ou 10 the Filth Precinct Station
auA subsequently, sent to the Providence Hos.
pital.
One of the greatest r2vivlls Of religion
that has uccurvd s!ucu Isis is now spread.
iuV Over this rity. lmmruse congregations At.
tend the scrvicc, at Foundry Church. Revival
services are held to-day by the Young eyausa.
list Al eleven II. N. aud ia p N.
A mll naugl Michael Williams reported
at the Fll:a Precinct Station, about half past
ten o'clo'k saturday night, that he had been
robbed Of Sl5. Ho was drunk In tho street.
and some thief cut out his pants pockets IN
that way securing his p"cke:bOyk.
Reuben Robinson, the co!orcd rough who
struck Sergeant Acton Ou tho head with q
brick last Friday, WAS on Saturday held for
the grand jury, on the charge Of rt sistiug and
officer. james Bryant lcoloredl was fined - for
refusing to.oNsi,t tLe.othcrrs in Nrrrstimg Rob.
insOn
A government team ran away with q
Wagon load Of provisions Oh + street neal
Eighth southwest, Saturday morning, aud
tearing down Fstrcct, scattered quantity 0
vegetables In the street. Turning into street
the WAGON colliel with trce-box and both
we-e demolished. The horses were captured
by O!lcer Markwo1d.
National Republican., 1878-09-23
An USLU ESIS.
National Thcutrc-Mr. +. c. Bangs.

Nr +. c. Bangs the renowned tragcdiun,
begins weeks engagement at the National
this evening, opening in King john" in
which he assumes the role of PhHip Fualcom.
bridge. Tho cast is one of unusual strength
and Mr.. Bangs will have a support worthy his
fame as An actor and tho grand tragedy which
will be presented. Mr. I. W. Keene will take
tho part Of King John, and Miss Henrietta
Neders will assume the role Of tOrsiUicr, the
sorrowtul Queen. The best talent of Mr..
Ford's large company has been enlisted in this
Shakespearcan revival. Next Thursday night
the bill will be changed and Julius Cesar"
be presented, with Mr.. Bangs rs Mdrc Antony
and Mr.. kecnc as CIssias. King John" will
be given again at the Saturday matinee.
National Republican., 1878-09-23
A Veteran Policeman Dead.

At seven o'clock last Saturday evening or
iicer William Drane, better known as Pop"
one OF the oldest members Of the Metropolitan
Police force, died at his residence, on Massa-
chusctts avenue, between Fourth and Fifth
streets northwest, after prOtracted Illness.
Ths-dcccased was appointed on the force the
1sth-of September, 1861, the day following
the organization of the department. He was
universally esteemed and was characterized
for honesty, reliability, aud zeal He had
been on duty in the Seventh Precinct since
his appointment and was known to every cit.
zen in that locality. His funeral will take
place from his late residence tomorrow after
noon, aud will be attended by the sixteen old
est members of the present. force.
National Republican., 1878-09-23
Tackled the Wrong Man.

Yesterday afternoon, about three o'clock,
Officer Boyle arrested man named W. b.
Harry, alias John Harrison, for disorlerly cor.
duet at the corner of First and q streets
northeast. On the way to the station-hguse
the officer was surrounded by crowd OF the
prisoners friends, who attempted to rescue
him. John O'Ncil, alias Charles johnson, one
of the ringlcaders, was also grabbed by Boyle,
who succeeded in landing both his men at the
Seventh Precinct Station, where they were
locked up for hearing in the Police Court
to-day. This is the same corner near which OF.
icers Farquhar hnd Middleton were beaten
about two weeks ago, and 1t was stated that
the prisoners were concerned in that affair.
National Republican., 1878-09-23
The Long Bridge Nuisance.

DIR. s. j. Townshcud, IIcaIth OEiccr, last
Saturday, transmitted the following communi.
cation to the Commissioners;
Complaints having been made TO this ONCE Of
foul uli u,,uU,lys odOrs vu!Guatimg from NcCuHu.
MliuIs Ui iltL along the eastern tlde OF the Long
bridge rdarc0.y, male per,"mal examination Of
thu IUC..ily. LnI huvu the honor 10 report
!. That lrr.g quantities uf dCCHy!ng animal and
vegetable u.Ht has found ludElnvnt ON the cast
ur SIDE Of the CnusvwUy, nCur the shore, extending
sputllwGrd along said calAUwuy u distance Of many
yards.
. That the stencil from said deposits is exceed
mgly offensive, and the gasses arising therGfTOm
pTpJudiCiul 10 health.
H. That hi. dangerous nuisance, which, In my
I .lusul Is partially caused by sewerage from the
Ciy, cannot e. permanently abolished Otherw lse
than by dredging, but temporary relief may be
d!slmiuctant Gt nn expense of about so earn.
estly recommend measures looking 10 the pcrlna-
HuuI nLOlishment Of the nuisance Dc at once iH.i-
tuted, and that may be authorized to use the DIS
inieCtGnt named as means of temporary relief
National Republican., 1878-09-23
The Greatest show on Earth.

Beginning next Thursday y. 4. BGrnums
great show will commence season of three
days, exhibiting on the grounds corner Of
Ninth and 5 streets northwest This show
embraces mammoth collection Of wonderful
curiosities, natural and artificial, the. largest
menagerie in existence, and peerless circus
company. besides Mr.. Barnums usual company
of giants, dwarfs, human prodigies, and men
who do wonderful things. \ platform contain.
ing 800 cushioned seats will he erected, aud
the seats, which arc to be reserved, can be sc
cured at Ellis music store.
National Republican., 1878-09-23
Bas,,-Ilall,

"Our" compositors met the Settlers" again
last Saturday, aud by dint of hard batting and
superior fielding succeeded in retrieving their
first defeat. Up to the fourth inning "our
BOYS" could do nothing whatever with Kear-
ncy's pitching, and had succeeded in making
only one run. In this inning, however, Allison
led OF with a three. baggsr to right centre aud
started run.gct,ing, which resulted in driving
ko@rncv fIom his position. Tnvrr carried or
the palm IN batting for the "cOlnps." and Grant
and Gardner on the part Of the "Settcrs."
When last seen the "Scttcrz" were going up
Fourteenth street growling about Whose lnult
it was" The following is the score:
National Republican., 1878-09-23
The Tournament.

Ex-senator Carpenter has replied to an iuvi-
tstion to address the kni.ats At the grand
tournament next Friday AS follows:
Mssra J.nr, /. BliJnRr dnd u'b,r..
Gt%f lFNtH: Your Invitation. to address the
knigE'a Of the Tournament on the !7th Is received.
The l.iHg !. rlir'ly out " nay line but no one can
refuse anything In Uii Of th1 ,1Truwf sufferer OF
the south, and will bG with yDu. Truly yours
MATT, II. C.ErI'StER.
The citizens tournament committee ac.
kmowlcigc, the rccci9t Of :25,from George ".
Cochran x Co. and 40 from s W. Bunker 4
Go. Ovcr $50 merchants have ,iqucd tue agree.
mcnt TO close their business places at uoun Oh
the cycmtiul day. The following lai'c. will
act Us ladies reception CON 4Iittcc: Mrs Gen
erIl Ricketts,, Mrs. General Pau, Mrs, General
Vincent, Mrs. J, L. Barbour Mr,. Senator Car.
pcnter, Mrs. J. i. GorvGueI:, Mr.. Admiral
Scott, Ms X. =. Dodge, Mrs. Lieutenant Nc.
Cartney, Mrs W.. +. Brooke, and Mrs. Colonel
J. :, Barbour.
National Republican., 1878-09-23
Keep Your Doors Lncked.

A colored sneak thief entered tho house of
Mr. George Holmes, on Pennsylvania avenue,
near Sixth street northwest, last night, about
G:3O o'clock, and stole coat valued ut $50.
Two hacklncn saw him come out of the house
with the coat under his arm, but, thinking he
was servant in the house, did not pay any at.
tcntion to him. Mr.. Holmes discovered
shortly Rllcrward that he had been robbed,
and the men told him what they had seen.
The thief succeeded in getting away with his
pluudcr, although he was sought after dill
gently. Tho case was reported 10 tho detect.
ives for action.
National Republican., 1878-09-23
The lbu-lliIwlyB.

An enthusiastic meeting OF the Dashaway
Reform Club was held last night in Franklin
Hall, corner of Sixth aud c streets northwest,
Mr.. john B. Wheeler presiding.
The meeting was opened with prayer by
Rev. DR.. johnson, of Virginia; and the audi.
eucc were entertained with addresses by J. B.
Dunming, Edward Peck, Rev. Mr.. johnson,
Guy Wines, Alex. Eaglcston, aud &. W. Litch-
field.
4 petition was received from the Womcn's
Temperance Cniur praying Congress to save
their father husbands, sous, aud brothers by
prohibiting the sale Of liquor in the District Q;
Columbia. The petition was signed by num-
Der, Of the ladies prscut. New speakers aud
so1 speaking IS anticipated in the same hal
next Sunday night. quite q number wcr,
added To the temperance array, and the meet,
ing was clvs5d with the singing of the dox,
olOgy.
National Republican., 1878-09-23
A IinnsIcr,s Misfnrinnc.

About Que o'clock last Saturday morning n
stranger from Indiana, while slightly intoxi-
Gated, was inveiGled by colorcd siren in n
house in MAYORS alley, and robbed Of his
pockctbook, containing 80. lie reported his
loss TO Officers Miller and Shilling, aud they
arrested u wcll.known colored thief named
Josephine West on suspicion Of being concerned
in the robbery. She was taken 70 the Fifth
Precinct Station aud confronted with the vie.
tim, who fully identified her as one Of the
parties who was with him at the time. Judge
Smell will interview her to-day.
National Republican., 1878-09-23
MATTERS ABOUT TOWN.
Events Written Up by Our Local
Reporters.

Attacking the Wrong Man-An Indiana
Stranger victimiEed - Confidence Men
Fighting Over Their rspoiis-Meeting
OF the Dasbaways-Chokedt to
Death with an Apple Core
Death of Veteran
Policeman, &C., &c.
National Republican., 1878-09-23
MErrnLIrAN
Settlers.


Umpre-Chnrlie Kearncy.
Last Saturday the National defeated the
Baltimore by score Of . to /. Tho former
outbattcd and Outiicldcd tho visitors, only two
men being able to secure safe hits Oh Lynch,
while seven of the National got in on Had.
dock.
The National will play tho Worcester this
afternoon, on the National grounds, at quar-
ter past four o'clock. As both mines are evenly
matched, good game may be expected
National Republican., 1878-09-23
IIInnlI.n InLlIIuiIe.

Miss Ida Sddous troupe Of blondes will open
at tho Comique tonight, and from the Criti.
csms of the leading papers Of the country, no
one should fail to witness the performance.
The Arnold Brothers. combination aud u, host
Of other stars are also billed, aud full house
should reward the efforts Of the management
to provide good show.
National Republican., 1878-09-23
The j, A., ID, y.

Tho J. p. D. s. hold It's regular meeting last
Saturday evening In the hall OF the Fr,ukiiu
building. The regular subject Of del ate Was
dispensed with, aud the members onliv,ned
the meeting with original speeches. Tho re.
marks Of Messrs. G. B, Hunt, J. li, Fowler and
q. A. Starkweather were very eloquent, and
spoke hopefully and expcctngIy Of the bright
prospect Of tho future before the society rs q
literary organization of the city, Mr. Burton
c. Webster was unanimously elected Il member
OF the society.
National Republican., 1878-09-23
Amusement. and Excursions.

CoMiQrE-Naricty performance
National TmEArRE-Mr. +. c. Bangs in King
John
stearCr Mary Washington leaves Seventh street
wharf for Mount Vernon at ten a. m, returning at
four p. III.
Forty miles for ten cents. The City Of Alexan.
drin leaves seventh street wharf at haEpast eleven
m, returning at three p. IN.
Fifty miles for hnccn cents Potomac Ferry
Company excursions. boat leaves Seventh street
wharf at J.. m, returning at II pm
National Republican., 1878-09-23
ThIeve. Falling out About spoiis.

Last Saturday evening" fight occurred on
Pennsylvania avenue, near Sixth street north
west, between two confidence men named
Kennedy aud Murphy, regarding the division
Of some money. The former was being terri.
bly, punished when Officers Elelin and Sulli'
van took a hand in aud marched both Of the
bclligcrcnts to Headquarters, where they
deposited 80 each for an appearance at Police
Court To-day.
National Republican., 1878-09-23
A Youthful Desperate.

Saturday night, about six O'clock colorod
youth, about nine years Of age, named Will
liam IIardester, assaulted with u knife, at tho
Georgetown market.hou'e, another lad named
David Scott HardcstCr was arrested by Oil
cor Voknan and locked up for an intrOduC-
ton to Judge Smell this morning.
National Republican., 1878-09-23

FoR upward Of thirty yeUrs Mrs Winslows sooth-
uE sylup l.lS hCcu used tor children. 1t cOrroCls
ACidity uiho stomach relieves wind collie regulates
the bowels, curus dyteEtery and dlarhUa. whgthcr
arising nom teclhns or other cell.c: An old and
well-tried remedy. IS cents a bottle.
National Republican., 1878-09-23
Real Estate Transfers.

j. A. j. Creswell ct al. to A. =. White ct al,
for SG25, tliirty-ivc-aorc lot, In the county,
now occupied Ly Horace White; NJ. Ashford TO
$, Drauc, Tor 50, lot 90, square 20G. and lot 20,
square ABS; ". II. DeckmHn 10 L. Hughes, for
;2,gOJ, part OF lots aud 10, square 207.
National Republican., 1878-09-23
Killed by au AppIe Core.

Gertrude Nally, little girl eight years Of
age, living at No. lll3 street southeast, died
suddenly about eleven o'clock Saturday morn
ing Acting Coroner Acker investigated the
DEATH but deemed an inquest unnecessary, as
he ascertsined that the child was chokcd to
death with the core of an apple, which lodged
In her throat
National Republican., 1878-09-23
Now Advertisements.


Theatre Comiquc.
Grant Row for rent.
Beautiful building lots for sale.
Base-ball-NutlOnal vs. Worcester.
National Thcl;re-Mr. r. G. Bangs
Government sale OF Quartermastcrs stores.
young lady graduate desires situation as
teacher.
Sale ofa valuable improved business property on
K street, near Scvcath northwest
National Republican., 1878-09-23
Thermonctrlc Headings.
Indications.

tuutCtttpn~
For tlc Middle Atlantic States and New England
rising, followed 'y falling barometer, cooler north.
cast vccrinc 10 warmer southeast winds, and clear
or partly cloudy weather.
National Republican., 1878-09-23

TAILORING department, Eiseman Brothers,
pants to order, y5. Immense selection.
National Republican., 1878-09-23
GALE of VALUABLE IMPROVED BUSINESS
- pKOIERTl on STREET, NEAR SEVENTH

" II
Py virtue Of u deed of trust recorded In Iibnr No.
49, folio st of the land records OF the District
Columbia VIII, on FRIDAY the lIh day Of Drohcr,
1875 Rt 10 O'Clock M, In front o. the premises Offer
for sale, NJ RUctiur all that part Of lot s, In square
III In tins city, which Is descrbrd follows. viz:
Begiumlrg Al u point the north line II said square
y ie-i from the nnrthweI corner thereof; running
thence 81 81 feet thence sOlt lD feet thCc. west
81 feet Rn tenCe nOrh lHl feet to the place of GIN
ming. mud iInrrux"d by IhIte',tory brick baildlng
No. 20. aud 1iO X street northwest
TCrn!E: One thud cash and the residue In two equal
insul mems t six uni twelve months, with interest
secured Y tie purchasers notes and deed OF trCst
oil the property or nli in cash, ut the purchaser '
option. deposit OF sicO will he required at the time
OF sale. Conyeyancing at purchasers cost
ANTOINE T lfEtDMILLER.
DuSCASsuS BRuS, Aic:ionceIR s"r%eOhShs
National Republican., 1878-09-23
Tho CoIIrtinu Over,

Tho following marriage licenses have baon
issued since the last publication:
William \. Bowman and Sadie II. Gilbert.
W. II. Forrest and Carrie NJ. SAuer.
National Republican., 1878-09-23
Wational 8epubhtan.
Arrival Of Passenger Trains.

At BALTIMORE AND ONO nEPor, NEW JERSEY AVE
SuL AND STREET.
NSTninO. Ftenfnp.
s&i0 81. Louis a GIN. eN $50. Baltimore accom-.
sGuL Phlln. 4 y. Y. ex. 60, baltimore accom-.
s7:O, Chic o 4 Pitts ek 800 Y, Phil 4 Bo- eS.
ba baltimore and way SOS, Piedmont, StrpshurH,
stations. Wnch.-tGr, Fred ck,
k2S Fred. &C. (MeL br'ch) Hnger.tUwn. Point OF
M, Baltimore, Annapolis RpCks 4 way statiu rs
express sE:s;, Baltimore accom-.
"a, MArinshury and Ia. -1:OI baltimore express
gcrstnwn &C. Metro .f.hi Baltimore u way sta
pUl.iar brAnVhD tipIIs.
IGsO, BNltn.oreaCCom $50. Chicago & St I.ols,
n:S, Baltimore express. .GI7. y V, PM. 4 Boston
express.
sArrivc daily Others Sundays excepted.
81 For the time o. departure of trains sec Adyer-
usCments clsgw here.
National Republican., 1878-09-23
CIrY ITEMS.

THE, people have been 30 much imposed upon by
several worthless sarsaparillas that glad to
be able TO recommend preparation which can be
depended on as containing the virtues Of that In
valuable medicine and Is worthy OF the public ctn-
fdence. Dr. Ayers sarSaparilla cures when any
thing can cure tho diseases that require altera.
tive medicine.
FINE New York butter received daily at spicer's
butter store, corner Of Ninth and Z streets north
west Low prices, fine quality, and fair dealings
are specialtles.
YOUNG PEOPLE do pay attention to your teeth
neglect will soon ruin them De wise In time
Clean them daily with THuRsroSs Ivory PEARL
TooTH POWDER. the most perfect dentrihce known
white and sound. VIII harden IL The gun gums, swceten
he breath. and prevent toothache. Sold by all
WELL MAcHISB-sPREAD sTREsGrHESiSo PLAsr.
ERs are still the best known. Their curative pow.
era far iurpass all Others.
HARD times demand economy; prscuce II by
renoyatng your soiled gloves with Jouyrss 1So.
bottle
ARE you bilious. troubled with heaaache dizzy.
ness, SICK stomach constipation, kc9 Are you dys.
pcptic, nervous, dull, and lansuid7 Averse to all
cxertion. Is your life miscra6le3 You require
SSS Take asss is.R he sSt ,snGS sS
hold remedy. II will soon relieve you. Sold by all
druggists G c9nts per package, which makes q
Is your hair harsh. dry and stiff Does II refuse
to curl2 Dress 1t with IHoNfsoS's oMApE OrTfME.
An OleagiEOus compound OF singular merit. II
will improve 1t. Sold By druggists, &c. Price IS
and ~ cents per bottle.
POPULAR prices the cause of our increasing
sales. Eiseman Brothers, corner 7th and T..
LOCAL MISCELLANY.
Six per cent interest paid on deposits. Special
rates on time deposits J. II. SQUIER & Co.
Bankers lll6 Pennsylvania avenue.
National Republican., 1878-09-23

EIsEMAN BROTHERS, corner 9TH aud Z, are
the Popular Price Clothcrs Of Washington.
National Republican., 1878-09-23

THE Boys Clothing Mart of Washington
Eisemau Brothers, corner 9TH and + streets.
National Republican., 1878-09-23

FINE New York butter received daily at splcer's
butter store, corner OF Ninth and streets north
west. Low prices. hne quality. and fair dealings
are specIlltles,
National Republican., 1878-09-23
LOCAL MISCELLANY.

POPULAR prices the cause Of our increasing
sales. Eiseman Brothers, corner eth aud L.
National Republican., 1878-09-23

Six per cent interest paid on deposits. Special
rates on time deposits J. II. sQuIER & Co.
Banker lIl6 pennsYivnnih nyenne.
National Republican., 1878-09-23

We share profits with our patrons by selling
clothing ~ closest possible margin. Eisellan
Brothers, corner Seventh and L streets.
National Republican., 1878-09-23
New Advertisements.
's ALTERNATE COLORED
uEz.s SAFETY STEPS.

Steps OF one blank color confuse tho sight causing
frequent ssIDls, and sometimes fatal accidents Two
cOlOrcd 8eps alternating are decidedly superior Ia
hcluty anA especially safety, thereby admitting OF
greater rapidly IN going up and down stairs, especially
when In u dark place In the night. and when iisd'
irsllppery or ICY These improved steps may be sccn
on the large IRON staircase OF the smithsonian lnsll
tuiiol. on the stairway at Cark's drug store, r.
Pennsylvania avenue. and at the PensOn.D DlhCe.
Wood iron or stone steps, inside outside Of build
ings, will he painted furnished new, according
this Important Improvement, at the ordinary price OF
tic common plain, blank, One-Color. unsafe steps
stair carpets aud O. cloths OF two cOOrs and designs
alternating, Will also be furnished to order. send
postal cad to .
a. WATSON.
scr22Gt i7D Pennsylvania avenue.
GOVERNMENT SALEoF QUARTERMAsTER
" STORES.
DEror QCARTERNAsTEK's OFFICE,
WAsHISGTOS, D. G.. Sept. 10, iS1S.
VIII be sold at puDliC auction at the Quar- mas
tCrs Corral corner OF Fourteenth aud streets south
wst at ~ O'Clock n. IN FRIDAY September "a ls-s
the following dCs ribbed property:
Horses, Cart, Han Heating and Cook Stoves
and variety OF guarleFmaster's property: also
Tents, Axes Shovels, and variety OF Camp and
Garri'ln Equipage.
For rIll particulars apply TO this office: Terms
cash. 4. I. ROCKWELL
sep9 Depot QuaTteTnIRster.
National Republican., 1878-09-23

WELL MAcHRE-sPREAD sTREsGrHESiSo PLAsr.
ERs are still the best known. Their curative pow.
era far turpass all others.
National Republican., 1878-09-23

Is your hair harsh. dry and stiff Does II refuse
to curl Dress 1t with IHoNsoS's oMAbE OrTiME.
will improve It, sold by druggists &c. Price IS.
and " cents per bottle.
National Republican., 1878-09-23

HARD times demand economy; pracuce II by
renoyating your sOiled gloves with JouvEss ISo.
DERous KID GLOVE CLEANSER. Price Is cents per
bottle.
The Morning herald., 1878-07-16

The tricks Of a, certain class of Ameri-
can politicians have found imitators at at
tive extreme points outside OF the United
States. In British Columbia American
citizens living in Washington Territory
were imported for the occasion across the
border and helped the people of Kootenay
to return members to the Provincial Par
lament. In France the ex-Mayor of Pet
kins has been convicted and sentenced to
six months imprisonment for .stufing the
ballot-box and hiring roughs to clear the
town hall where the voting took place
BY resort to these practices the Mayor
succeeded in electing the candidate of bis
choice. Unhappily for him the resort to
these peculiar American devices has
brought down upon him swift tretribution.
They do not take kindly to such things in
France, and even in remote British Col
iunbia the importation of American voters
is stro ngly resented. '4.' ~