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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-10-19
scott Bros. 4 Co.

Opening this week consisted OF another large in
voice of Cloaks, in fact the finest lot they hav,
really .6n.
New Cloakings,
New Water Proofs,
Blankets, Flaunels, Yarns,
Cotton Flannels, Shawls,
Ladies' Gents and Childrens' Underwear,
Lddies' Scarlet Wool Underwear, yv,,y fine guaity
Another large line OF those fine black Cdshn,eres
from 4Oc to 81, the quality at 75c is especially
worthy Of notice.
New Goods in every department and at the
lowest price on every article at
SCoTT Bros. 4 Co.
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Three Stocks OF Goods

during short season sounds large, yet that is
the way Mrs. O'Meara is getting rid of millinery
goods this fall This week she opened the last
assortment, which is really remarkably rich in
new styles and shapes new flowers and trim
mings a nice stock of French patterns being
among the novelties. So fixed is Mrs. OMea
ra's reputation that only the mention of the
goods is generally necessary; and this last stock
is something extra fine. The ladies should cal
by all means.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-10-19
On Eurs,

If you have not yet selected your furs, call and
see the splendid stock at HULL IL BARTELs.
This line Of goods is a speciality and they are
bound to please you out of the abundance Of
goods, both as to goods and price. Or if You
have repairing to be done, they will astonsh you
by the excellence Of the work and their small
charges.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-10-19

Geo. p. Riggs new advertisement appears on
the 9Th page. An inspection Of his store shows
very fine stock Of furniture OF all descriptions,
including some very handsome bedroom suites,
and fine furniture generally. Buyers will do well
to call on him, see his stock and get prices,
which latter are counted very low.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-10-19

JiuHsie Long, aged II years, is fond Of sporting
with rod and gun, but this week his zeal led
him 10 an unusual course of action On Satur.
day last he went OF with his gun toward the
Illinois river "FOrd' and 'Gcntcman's Lake
He was gone all day, gone Sunday, Monday and
Tuesday. His parents were away and 10 one but
his sister at home, and she abont distracted over
his absence She sent out searchcrs, but he
could not be found Finally on Tuesday evening
he came home. H. had slept out Saturday night
been sick with fever and agae, got well aud start
ed oil hunting again, living on what h. could
ind, Sounds much like q yallgr- kiyercd story,
" Squint- Eyed Bob. or, The Shanghai Of the
West" or words 10 that effect But the best cure
for that kind II freak is a dose Of Essence o
strap
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-10-19
Kansas Pacific Lands,

1t is with pleasure that we can announce that
Mr.. ALLEN JORDAN has been appointed agent at
this place for the sale of Kansas Pacific Lands
The lands are among the finest offered in the
west, and now that they are in the hands of a re-
liable man, they will attract, doubtless, more at
tention among land buyers and settlers from this
section. Information and documents to be had
on applicatiOn,
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-10-19

Mrs. Gregg having received an elegant new
stock of millinery goods, Will, on next Wcdnes,
day, Oct. 23d, have grand fall opening. All the
ladies are invited, and the beauty and novelty Of
the goods ought to attract goodly number Of
visitors.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-10-19
Whether

1t is the elegant stock of goods, the exceedingly
low prices, or what not certain it is that LYNCH's
is having a rousng good trade We are inclined
to think II can be laid to both the goods and
prices, either of which the buyer will 90 far to
find cqualed in attractiveness.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-10-19

Fiske 4 Beems autumn edition of their Home
Journal is out-a neat and very readable paper,
showing that these gentlemen, besides being re.
markably successful merchant taors and cloth
iers, are by no means novices in a literary way.
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Look at the 81 mems suits at stiefel & Cos.
Robes and Gloves.

Those buffalo robes are selling fast at HULL Il
BARrELs'. Ifyou want your pick you must hur.
ry up. Remembcr--thc finest ever brought here
Remember also that these gentlemen are
handling an immense stock Of gloves-buck.
skin, sheep-skin, and all other grades, all war.
ra nted as represented.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-10-19
"A Card.

We are requested to return thanks on the part
Of Mr.. Vim. Fourlough for the kindness Of his
friends in assisting at the funeral of his littl,
daughter on last Sunday. Both Mr.. and Mrs.
will long remember their kindly consideration
IN the hour of their aflicton.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-10-19

John V. A. Hoes and William H. W. Cushman,
both residents of Ottawa since its earliest village
hood and prominent citizens for over forty years,
are now lying dangerously sick.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-10-19

and thousands are ayailing themselves OF tn
many advantages OF buying at Fiske " Becm's.
| We invite all to
| COME AND SEE,
whether you want to buy or not Our statesmen
will take pleasue in showing
THE FINE IMPROVEMENTS
we have been making. We feel assured you vii
be pleased with
| OUR INCREASED FACILITIES
| in every department, for great business on
gigantic scale. OF foreign and domestic cloths
and cassmeres we have
AN ENORMOUS STOCK.
| Nothing in the state has ever approached ou
varied assortment OF
| ELEGANT NEW FABRICS,
and no retail establishment has ever presented tt
| its patrons anything equal to our stock of
SUPERIOR MADE GARMENTS.
| Our fall and wtcr stock, compared with thos,
| Of former seasons is
BY FAR THE MOST EXCELLENT,
| BY FAR THE MOST ATTRACTIVE,
by FAR THE CHEAPEST
| We hold to the trusty principles:
ONE PRICE, because
oNE fhltE tIcutS III dliht'
ONE PRICE means the lowest price fol
which the goods can be sold
ICASll, because
CASH helps to buy cheap.
CAsu helps us to sell cheap.
CASH saves all losses occasioned by thu
system of credit.
WE GUARANTEE, because
THE GUARANTEES protects every one from
| any loss-from having to retain imper
feet or undesirable goods, from any dis
| satisfaction.
| THE MONEY RETURNED, because
THE MONEY RETURNED makes our good
like checks upon tie bank, always WORT
the tW rdi,n paid, If returned TO us II
purchased, unsoiled and unworn, within
| fifteen days.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-10-19

word to the WISE If you are suffering with
severe cough or cold, 90 to your druggist and
get a bottle of DR.. Marshalrs Lung Syrup, and
save large doctor bills. 1t relieves almost in.
stantly. Price % cents Sold by NJ. Kneussl
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-10-19

in. Dunaway of Farm Ridge, will sell ut pub
lie SALE at his farm, five miles south Of Ottawa
on the gravel road, on Wednesday, the 30th OF
October, commencing at 1 o'clock p. NJ, forty
head of choice high grade short horn cattle, con.
sisting of young cows, heifers and two year old
steers For terms, &c. see bills.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-10-19

II. Holmes and Vim. Taylor will have trot
this afternoon at the Fair Grounds, the animals
being Dolly Holmes" and volunteer Girl
Big money is uP-$5O.-but greater is the fame
at stake.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-10-19

Remember that the adjourned meeting of thu
La Sale County Agricultural Board will be helc
at the Court House this p. VI.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-10-19

The following magazines for November can be
had at Osman & Hapeman's Sc,fJner Hd,pers,
AHantic Apphton's Journal, Demorests, Godey's
Peterson's, Young Ladies Journal and ST. Nicholas
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-10-19

Prevention Is better than cure. Check Il cough
or cold at once, which may lead TO consumption,
by using Dr. Narshalls Lung Syrup, an old, re.
liable remedy which never fails. Price - cents.
Sold NJ. Kneussl
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-10-19
ThOse ClOAks

Promised by D. HEENAN 4 Co. last week have
arrived, a rich and beautifulstock. They will be
sold ut very low prices. Call and see them
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-10-19

The well known and favorite Haverly's Min
stres give an entertainment at the Opera House
this evening. The troupe, always good, is now
better than ever, and big show may be antci.
tod
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-10-19
Public Sale of High Grade Short Horns

Remember r. o. Black is in the grocery bust
ness and is selling goods cheap for cash.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-10-19

We are constantly receiving goods from our
Boston house, which we can and will sell lower
than can be bought elsewhere.
Chin & PUTpps
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-10-19

Before starting on the Kansas Excursion Of
Oct. 23d call on Dr. j. o. Harris for information,
maps and tickets.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-10-19

Frank + Co. are ahead with mammoth stock
of clothir g for fall and winter wear. At No. II
La Sale St, west Of Court House.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-10-19

The Pat Rooney troupe, which showed at the
Opera House on Tuesday Night, was splendid
show. Some Of the audience -till complain Of
sidc-achc from too much laughter,
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-10-19
Buck'en's Arnica SaIye,

The Best Savc In the world for Cuts, Bruises,
Sores, Ulcers Salt Rheun, letter, Chappcd
Hands, Chilblains, Corns, and all kinds Of Skin
Eruptions. This save is guaranteed to give per.
feet satisfaction in every case or money refunded
Price Is cents per box. For sale by
f. Y. GRIGGs, Ottawa.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-10-19

QUERY: "Why will men smoke common Il
baccO, when they can buy Marburg Bros Seal .
North Carolina at the same price, andy
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-10-19

The incest assortment of Notwithstanding
that will beat them all, can be found at the low
est possible prices one door west OF the yellow
corner.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-10-19

The Flyers Sisters in their new play, "Urlina,"
or the African Princess, at the Opera House on
Tuesday evening, Oct 22d.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-10-19
FISKE IL BEEN.
"A and 2G Madison ST., Ottawa,

"A and 26 Madison ST., Ottawa, Ill.
To the above we can only add: study their
compass and read their guarantee on this page,
where it will be seen that their way OF doing bu.
siness is perfect guaranteeing full value and alb.
solute satisfaction and protection.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-10-19

Martin Keim has the sole agency for Ottawa OF
Phil Best's Premium Milwaukee Lager Beer. De
livered free to all parts of the city.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-10-19

Fine broken homemade candies only II cents
pound at II. Walther's.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-10-19

BOYS CLoTHING.-.A Frank e Co. are kept
busy fitting out the boys. They all know Frank
keeps the best, and his prices are the lowest.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-10-19

Overcoats-A. Frank " Co.'S own make, late
styles and lowest prices, at q La Sale st.
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Stock Sale--OCt, 2Oth.

Child II Phipps are Offering greater bargains
than ever in boots and shoes. Call and see them
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-10-19

Secure your tickets in time for the Hutchinson
Family Concert, at the Presbyterian Church on
Wednesday evening, Oct sd.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-10-19

Ladies, if you want fine shoe at a REASONABLE,
price, 20 to Child Il Phppss.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-10-19

Pencils, pens, ink, states, and everything want
ed in the school room, at Osman S Hapeman's.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-10-19

CHEAP-Go to Stiefel * Cos. and see those s.,
IS, 80, so and sl2 suits.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-10-19

Underwear for % cents and upwards, all sizes
and kinds, one door west Of the yellow corner.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-10-19

WANTED.--A farm to rent--S0 to 100 acres in
this county. Enquire of j. o. Harris, real estate
broker.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-10-19

Nothing like Or. Marshall's Lung syrup II
cures the worst cases Of coughs or colds prompt
~ and eTiectuaily. Sold by NJ. hneussl.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-10-19

GOLDEN OPPoRTUNITY-To hear the Hutchin
son Family, at the Presbyterian Church WedneS
day evening" Octobe 23d.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-10-19

A good all wool overcoat for SIC N. Stiefel
g. Co.'S
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California grapes, pears and ounces at Henry
Walther's.
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When in need Of clothing or furnishing goods,
it will pay you to call at one door west of yellow
corner.
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Try our 50 kip boot, 1t is good and cheap.
CHILD * PHIPPS.
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You will find at A. Frank Il Co.'S all kinds of
gloves and mittens, at low prices.
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In view Of the fact that weddings have been
numerous lately, Bowman calls these "Hady
times" He'll have nd 81 life prc,orycr il he
Arntur,.. another like that
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-10-19
The Baptist Church.

Rev Z. X. Chandler of Rockford, breaches at
the Baptist Church tomorrow
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JOBBING DEPARTMENT.

Our facilities for doing all kinds Of JOB Work. In the va
styles Of the not surpassed In this section and
we respectfully solicit those wishing anything done in this
line to give call BY the judcious and liberal use OF
printers ink many mans fortune has been made ana the
field is still open. Try 1t.
Orders nv mail prOnptly attended
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-10-19

Fine, cheap suits at NJ. Stiefel X Cos.
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MONEY TO LOAN on easy terms upon tirst-class
farms only. ALLEN JORDAN, Opera House Block
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-10-19

Go to Sticfcl X Cos. for your boys and chill
dren's clothing-yery cheap.
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Those SIS and SIS overcoats are big bargain:
At Sticfel & Cos.
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The cold snap that struck us on Thursday in
the shape Of a drilling rain mixed with seet
appeared on the Northern Pacific Railroad in the
form of ten-inch snow fall and wintry storm
Of rain ana snow in Michigan, while there is a
fair prospect that it brought the long prayed for
frost, with healing on its wings, to the fever
stricken south.
hDr,,n n,I.. n,,h un,hia. HIN
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s. suits for men-very cheap--at stiefel & Cos
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Opening.

Remember, A. Frank II Co. have an immense
stock of underwear at low prices.
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The best and freshest oysters, by the dish, cal
or case, at II. Walthcr's.
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~-4Sk---

Fresh oysters and crackers at wholesale at II
Walthcr's
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Sweet cider celery and chestnuts at walther's
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Go and see the large assortment Of trunks and
low prices at A. Frank ~ Co.'S.
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Business suits, nobby styles, just received at A
Frank IL Co.'S, the Peoples Clothiers,
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Nebraska Ahead,

Best homemade caramels and candies at Hen.
nv Waltber'a
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and thousands are availing themselves OF the
many advantages OF buying at Fiske " Becm's
We invite all to
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1878-03-23
proportion Of the new comers are from IL.
middle and older western states and lar are 'ie IL

proportion Of the new conner, are from a..
'n'uoIe and older western states and ,r. +,
good circumstances. 'e Al
The body found in a sp,,ll ,.Lo :, A.
western part Of Council BuAs ,hs a,hae e
day has been identified a. that ~ I.n,hs,
4. Godding Of Warren, Illinois n . !" nv.
pretty certain that the man wan mnrJaroJ
Tor his money.
John Anderson, a farmer living few
miles east Of Council Bluffs, was waylaid
and robbedd Friday while return.
ing nome IRON town. Great indignation
exists at the frequency Of robberies and
murders of late, and there is talk of citi-
zens organization to meet out Justice to
offenders
The commissioners Of Adams and Webster
counties, Nebraska, will next week submit
propositions to vote bonds to aid in the con.
strnction Of the Burlington and Missouri
railroad from Hastings to Red Cloud. The
road Is to be completed within year. 1t
Is believed the bonds will carry and a road
up the Republican valley is assured.
1t is stated at the postofiice department
that the saving to the government in recent
mail lettings over present mail contract
prices, exceeds q million dollars. 1t ia
difficult, however, to judge what the ulti-
mate saving may be, inasmuch as it is not
altogether certain that some parties who
have contracted to carry mails at cheap
rates may not find themselves able to carry
ont the contracts.
While the Rev. Picot, French mission.
sry. was addressing congregation Friday
night at Liberty Hall, Ottawa, he was fire.
quently interrupted by number of half in
toxicated men, one of whom was an alder.
man. At the conclusion of the services q
number of Indian converts were attacked
by mob and pelted with stones. Pico,
was escorted home by about $50 orangemen
Stones were thrown at them. but strong
force Of policemen coming upon the ecene
riot was prevented.
Judge Whitaker of New Orleans on Fri
day rendered decision quashing the in
formation which was filed by Attorney Gen
eral Ogden against ex-Assistant Attorney
General Dibble. The accused was on bail
and is now discharged. He was accusee
with having refused TO pay over $4,000
collected, by him while acting attorney gen
eral under the kellogg government. H,
claimed that the settlement should be mad,
in state warrants which he rendered, togeth
er with Instructors from the state auditor
TO receive them.
Capt. Constance Williams of the Seventh
infantry, stationed at Fort Belknap, ha
sen, to military headquarters results of sew
eral scoutipg expeditions which confirm
the report recently telegraphed by Uni,e'
States Consul TAYLOR, at Winnepeg, Mani
toba. Capt. Williams learns that the force
under Sitting Bull aggregate, with what h
has assurances Of receiving in the way o
reinforcements, nearly 1000 fighting men
The talk among them is that they will figh
nobody, bue if anyone comes across thei
path they will get it, Just the same. Tn
Indians are we'll supplied with ammunition
The situation is regarded as critical an
decisive measures are urged.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1878-03-23
DELAYED TELEcRAMs.
THE srEAMER DENMARK.

THE STEAMER DENMARK.
London, March 22.-The steamer Den
mark, bound for New York, Was spoken on
the l4,h. in latitude A north, longitude 4s
west, and reported her rudder damaged, but
declined assistance.
INDICTMENT QuAsHED.
New York, March 22.-The indictment
against Mr. Henry Clcws, banker aud bro
ker, obtained In Cha,anQua county, on er
pdrte evidence, and upon which Mr.. Clews
was recently arrested, has been decided in.
valid by the court Of sessions Of Chataqua
county, and the indictment ordered quashcd,
Mr.. Clews has obtained orders Of arrest for
the parties connected with the conspiracy
KIkE IN CINCINNATI.
!, -Cincianati, March 2s.-Loug, Clemmens
& Dnsys Wholesale paiDt and vArnish
store on Race street was damaged by dre
this ,norsins 10 the cxsest of $4,000. In
surcd Va Cincisnsu co0paoics for els,sW,
xIcfrkAexr AND IspioSAriox.
Tasry,osu. March 2a,-MucA sxcissseas
ssA isdisns,ios prevail over the sssFeasica
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A TERRIBLE EXPLOSION.

New York, March 23.-The steamer Ma
ecnta left Havcrstraw at 20 minutes Of sew
en-, landed at Sing Sing, took aboard large
number of passengers, and started for New
York at 7:1O. She had steamed out dis
tancc of two miles, when the passengers
were startled by terrible explosion. A
scene Of the widest terror followed, and
when the steam cleared away, there we're
seen lying in the forward cabin, near the
stove, directly in front Of the engine room.
the bodies Of dozen men. The steam on
the floor still created light vapor, and the
surrounding woodwork was dripping from
its nearncss to the exploded pipe. Two
we're dead, and eight badly and two fatally
scalded. -
The Alexis was lying At Rockland Lake,
and seeing the Magenta enveloped in smoke
started off at once, and in short time had
come up to her. The wounded were at
once transferred to her, and the dead to the
Thos. p. Way. which had just come up,
and by the latter were conveyed to Sing
Sing. The cause of the explosion is un'
known, hut II ID stated that she was running
race with an opposition boat. Albert
Rushnels and Mr. Wright Of Sing Sing
were killed outright. Mr.. Lowe, Of Sing
Sing 10 not expected TO recover. VIM. F
Taylor, wa.chman. is severely scalded.s a
marty oC five from Pleasaltvillo were all
scs,ded more or lsss, and ose boy oftwelvs
Ia supposed 10 have been blown overheard
Pouehkecpsie, March 2S.-The steamer
Magenta blew up opposite Scarborough thi'
morning. Alfred Reynolds, Richard Lane
and two unknown men were killed, Fiv'
other, vcrc badly scslde<i.