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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-12-26

EZRA WILSON KILLED HIS WIFE at Boston YES
teIday, and then committed suicide. They were
married in July, but had quarreled and sepa-
rated. She visited his store to procure some
letters written during their courtship, and
second interview terminated with the death OF
both parties.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-12-26
G'EEARY,S WALK,
Twenty Miles Ahead og Casnoana
4na Likely 10 be Nuch Farther

New YORK. Dec. 26.-Ip to II O'Clock this
morning OIeaTy was Stin twenty miles ahead
OF Campana in the six days walk at Gilmore'S
Garden At that time the former had made
go miles and the latter go. OIeary main
up from The first, while his opponent a0ne3rS
as If lie WAS tired out. although me STRUGGLES
manfully around the track. Opinion is uni
VerSal among sporting men thar a competitor
TO beat OLearN has Vet TO be discovered
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-12-26

SCARLET FEVER AND DIPHTHERIA IN THE BALTI-
MORE SCHOOLs.-Dr. James A Steuart health
commissioner OF Baltimore, yesterday prepared
circular to be sent to the principals of public
ends. calling attention TO the prevalence Of scar
!etfever and diphthelia at this time and the care
that should be exercised in this respect over
chlldren attending scbool.-[Ban San, 25th.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-12-26

eE Several hundred coal miners have recent
ly left the Cumberland coal regions to look for
work in the west.
Re The Snow Hill CMd.) Messenger reports
that Miss Lillian Duer, the young woman who
slot Miss Hearn, has gone raving mad,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-12-26
ShiDWreCE,
Burned to Death.

DUBLIN, ONT, Dee. 26.-The house OF John
Bflen, at Mckilloy. two miles from this place
was burned yesterday. Mrs. O'Brien and her
son and daughter periShed i'm the flames Nr
OBr1en and several other members of the fam
ny had To walk over mile 10 the nearest house
through furious storm. and all were badly
tICZen. Mr Q, EIien win nrnhahlN die
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-12-26

IHE ins,p FOLLOWING LossEs BY FIRES occurTIng
round-house OF the New York and Oswego Mid
land railroad, at Oswego, N. Y, with nine
engines. A fourstory brick building, at New
ark, n. j., occupied by Wheeler & Aling as
Shirt factory, and James II. Thomas, dealer in
paints and oils; loss $4,000; the Reformed
church. adjoining, damaged 81 800. Geo. Yeat-
to the ground and was instantly killed. The
night was very cold and the water In the hose
froZe. The firemen suffered greatly from the
cold. Chicago and Northwestern railway freight
depot. at Fond du Lac. Wis: books saved. Man
ufactory Of the Star Rubber Company. at Tren-
ton, n. j.; loss S20,000. The Globe and Niagara
flour mills, at Black Rock, n. Y: loss nearly
SS0OCO. At st. JCSeDhS, Mo-. the millinery hal
and cap stores Of Lockwood & Co., were d I'M
agei by fire and water to the extent Of about
S35 5MQ.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-12-26

FIRE LAST NIGHT.-About 12 O'Clock last night
fire was discovered in house No. 1921 10th street
northwest, occupied by Charles johnson. The
fre was promptly extinguisned by the fire de-
partment, after damage TO the building OF
about $500. The fire was caused by joists pro-
jecting into a chimney fiue.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-12-26

MINISTER DEPOsED.-A council of Baptist
ministers at Jackson, Mich, has deposed Rev.
L. ID. Palmer, OF Jackson. from the ministry, on
the charge of wilifuI and Injurious falsehood.
or being impudent and unchaSte in his conduct.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-12-26

TEXAS TRaGEDY-At Junction City, Texas.
Iom Dolan and Louis Temple fought with ps-
tolS, and Doran killed Temple. The latter's
iather pursed Doran, shooting him twice fatal
~. He then stabbed the PROSTATE man eleven
times, and cut his throat from ear to ear
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-12-26

DIVORCES IN ST. LOUIS.-The court Of appeals
In session at st. Louis, has decided that divorce
cases cannot be referred to referee This de-
cislon places large number of parties to such
suits In very unpleasant position, as it nulli-
fieS the decisions made by referees
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-12-26
SPECIAL NOTICES.

a. EIGNs or ISl.UsTHyr ieeti9g Ip-night; hlec
iS 30 oeloef at the Hall so H6si iith ST
NV Officers VII lie eief,ea e faE The sosng six
uHsHSGToN SGGffsSa GfSTEXHiann ToDa2 e.
NO r. IkID4n I'D f p M m SHARP for the purpose Of
NASH Members of Sister LODGES fraternally IN
'iisd It By order fhos f 6HA z gAbbss fa se64et,ry NJ
t77g TON ISIPRoVEMENT AssotIATioN.An
adjourned meeting Of this Association will be held
THIS (ThHrsday} EVENINas. i"FA at oclocE 0 The The
e66mnlttee comm OF enc hundred will convene at o'clock
are invited to attend this meeting of the Association
send the to- h a D S st @ By
1t EDWIN C, K1RKwooD, Secretary,
.LooF;-co5rMBIANE EscAMfAESE, Nof1
DAY E!ENING ING inst fT Instead M Of the eveniaF @ Of
the 25th. ldee24-2tl Wa r. MCLEAN, Scribe.
"a dEbHR bis2RIGR h4PfE 81 dohrABih i 4: n OF THE
The ta., Con,msnicat9n will be be held ED
fa2s eta m ffan 6a ut m When vi en- the the
Grand Lodge will be installed.
d!sS hy sEGsf Of the WI II v + fsfs ei6f CIR sec
n - WASHINGTON MARKET COMPANY.
WASHINGTON MARKET COMPANY will be held
at The Office of the Company on Pennsylvania ave-
on the RsT oNDaY GEN. the Gin dy Of 5a
nary 1879 for the choice of Thirteen Directors for
the ensuing wear. and to act on any other subject
" dre24Sp ,RS power BENT & 1 0FS1ffS Secretary
- MAsONLC-A REGULAR Communication Of
be held on III RsDAY EVENING. Decenibsr 3ith
at O'clock: Annual election of officers. Members
AZ sT SaTrfI5 oTcr 81 rfS9S!eMa te to be present
dsc353t wa A YATES. Secretary.
Fs1o : MEETING OF THE sTocKHoLpER9
TOWN RAILROAD COMPANY, for the election of
directors. viii be held at the Office of the comuany,
Georgrtown on WEDNESDAY,, the Sth day OF Jan
4 he polls will be opened at II m. and closed at
Transfer books viii be closed on the lat of Jan
uar, 1879, and opened on January iIa!3 Oh 1s.9
CM. KOONEs. Secretary - dec26-td
- NOTICE. To STOCKHOLDERS.
The annual meeting OF the Stockhodsrs Of The
"A'i'i-''io-' ANt CosiPANY A5,i'1'iA ioN'fiNf
VIII be held held at the Office Of Franei. l. Smith esq,
on MONDAY. January 9th; 1879, at 10 o'clock, am;
Election for President and PTeeteTs 4 sae day and
dec4-w 4tSjan3 ''', N'0-'' O''
rso HAVING BOUGHT THE PATENTS FOR
Dr Golhoun's % Porous kyaporator we recon- IN
hot dry air from furnaces atrobe stoves and steam
moist and 70 # gon aR Ws to sod
headache, catarrh and sore throat use them.
HAYWARD & HUTCHINSON,
317 9TH STREET, NEAR THE AVENUE.
Brass Fire Sets, English Tile, Slate Mantels Par
lor Crates, Furnaces, Ranges and Latrobe Stoves
Plumbing, Tin Roofing and JObbing Work. dscl7
rS- MILBURN'S PHARMACY,
1929 PENNSYLVANIA AvENUA
sODA and MINERAL WATERS On draught al
the year.
Blue Lick. Bedford and Bethesda Waters By the
galion. OCt1l-tr
Ro THE NATIONAL SAFE DEPOSIT COM.
GSS PANY, corner 10Th St and New York avenue.
FIRE. BURGLAR and DAMP PROOF VAULTS,
inside of which are SAFES FOR RENT at So to $50
PER year.
BONDS, SILVERWARE, or other SECURITIES,
and all kinds of VALUABLES received on De
POSIT. nOV19eo3m
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-12-26

ELECTRIC LIGHTS FOR RUssIA-A locomotive
for seven immense electric lanterns from the
Russian government. These lanterns are to be
placed at the bows of the seven largest Russian
mpn-Of.war
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-12-26

ASKING THE REMOVAL OF A FIRE CHIEF.-Some
Seyenty-five representatives of insurance com.
panies, doing business in st. Louis have petI-
TONED Mayor OvefStolZ to remove II. Clay Sex
ton from the position of the chief OF the Ill.
department for alleged mismanagement OF
fires
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-12-26
Christmas Celebrations.
STNDAY SCHnnI. EFsTINAIs


Besides the religious services at the churches
in commemoratiOn OF the birth Of the saviour,
mentioned in TUESDAYS STAR. several of the
Sunday schools have had their Christmas fes-
tiyalS.
The Congregational sunday school. Mr. j. B.
bunker, superintendent, assembled Tuesday
evening" when Christmas tree was lighted
and the gifts distributed 10 the scholars The
exercises consisted OF singing, recitatlOas, &C.,
by the classes.
The First Presbyterian school and the mission
school had their festival Tuesday evening and
the exercises were very interesting, consisting
or singing, recltati0nS, &c. "ShOut the glad
td.DgS," with soprano and baritone solos bv
Miss Carrie kdweu and Mr. w. Rice, was well
sung. the scholars Joining in the chorus. DR.
Sunderiand's reading OF Dickens description OF
Tiny Tins Christmas dinner was a pleasant
feature of the evening. The superintendent.
j. B. Wight, invited the scholars 10 the Sunday
school roOm Where there was brilliantly light
ed Christmas tree, surrounded 10y variety OF
gifts, including clothing and provisions for the
poor connected with the school. A Christmas
ode, composed by III. J. Frost, superintendent OF
the mission school, was sung, bringing the exer-
ciSeS 10 q close.
There was gala time at the North Baptist
church, 1tth street. near r. Tuesday evening,
when the Sunday school had a celebration. The
church was finely decorated, and the arrival OF
"KriSS Kringle" down a chimney and out OF
the fireplace was greeted with shouts OF delight
The Christmas Spr1te proved that he was be-
ing OF extensive e acquaintance among the chill
dien, for he called each scholar up by name and
handed out present.
Yesterday afternoon the Sunday school OF The
Central Presbyterian church sd street, had a
celebration. A fine tree. laden with prizes OF
all kinds, was stripped bare, Rev. DIR. A. w.
Pitzer, the pastor, making the presentations,
after which recitations and singing were In
order.
Al Grace NJ. e. church last evening, after an
interesting programme OF recitatlOnS singing,
de-. the gifts from two Christmas trees were
distributed through the agency OF KrISs Krin-
GLE 10 tie pupils, and the pastor Rev. III. \.
Er3npp was forratrpn
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-12-26

No MORE SPECIAL Com AcCoUNTs.-Treas-
urer Gilhllan has written to all assistant treas
urers OF the United States directing them to
discontinue special coin accounts from and
aIter tne lst OF january, keeping but one ac-
count In which no distinction wifi he made he
tween coin and legal tenders,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-12-26
BALLS, PARTIES. &c.

L'IRST GRAND BALL of the LONE STAR
il BENEFICIAL ASSOCIATION. New Years 1,
Eve, TUESDAY. December 81, 1878, At Odd 4
Fellows Hall Tickets, admitting rent ana .
ladies. 81, can lie had OF any member, or at a
The ticket Office at the ball.
N B--NO return checks dec23-et'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-12-26

THE GREAT SNOW STORM which began In west
ern New York last Saturday had not abated yes
terday. At WatertOwn the depth of the snow
was four feet, and no trains had arrived since
Monday night. Similar reports come from other
points in that section Of New York. At Kansas
City, Mo-, the weather for the past week has
been the severeSt known in that region for
twenty years. over two feet of snow covers
degrees below zero. The Missouri river has
been closed for week and the ice is foot
thick. All land transportation in that quarter
is now done by sielghS. This section of Onta-
no, about Port Claiborne has been visited by
the heaviest snow storm for many years The
snow now lies to the depth OF three feet for ten
miles inland. Railroad traffic is considerably
delayed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-12-26

SECRETARY EyARTS returned to Washington
to-day. Assistant Secretary Seward is Still alb
sent in New York.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-12-26
SECRETARY SHERMAN and Treasurer Giltilan
returned from New y ork yesterday morning

GYM. SHERIDAN is preparing a reply to the
letter Of Secretary SchuFz asking Tor speclfica-
lions as to the alleged mSmanagement OF In
dian affairs by the Interior depart nent.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-12-26

CHRISTMAS IN WALL STREET-G0ld is Dend,-
This is from interview with a Wall street
broker:
'Eut isn't this gold demonstration at par
merely tie result OF bets between brokers that
they would buy at par before Christmas"
Some one has been giving you confection-
cry, young man. No one has cared enough for
gold for the last three months to make a bet on
1t. There's only one reason for its fall It's
q opped because we've a racket that's worth two
OF it. Ask Jay Gould, and he may let you in"
Visits successfully to most of the brokers Of
fees along the street could elicit no more def
mite answer than this. jay Gould smiled in his
ghastly sphinX-like way when approached on
the subject, and his bright little bead-like eyes
snapped and sparkled again, but he would only
say: - Bah. its OF no account. There is no SEN
satiOn on the street any more. Gold is dead"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-12-26

HoS. JoHH j. KNOX, controller of the cur
rency, left here last night for st. Louis, and
Will be absent about ten days.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-12-26

THE BIDS for the purchase Of silver bullion,
usually opened at the Treasury department On
"Wednesday, were OPENED by Assistant Secre-
tary EaWley this afternoon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-12-26

TEE GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENTS closed a
noon to-day. This will be the case until New
Years day, when they viii of course be closed
for that entire day.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-12-26

THE BLAINE INVESTIGATION DELAYED-The
committee appointed TO investigate. under the
Blaine resolutions, the allegations of fraud in
connection with the recent election met to-day.
There was present Chairman Teller Messr5
Bayard, Bailey, kirkWood, Garland and Came
ron. me committee discussed the interpreta-
ton made by the First Comptroller of the Trea
s"ry that the $4,000 heretofore appropriated
for the Allison committee, and which remains
uneApended, could not be used by the Commit
tee, and in view Of the fact that the inyestirro
ton could not proceed without money. ad-
JourEed 70 meet subject to the call OF tue air
man. The committee directed the chairman to
dralt q resolution tomake the $50 600 heretofore
appropriated available for the use of the com
mitlee, ana TO report it the first day upon which
Congress meets.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-12-26
ii pORTFRS

That never rEsts never breaks, never wears out al
ways clean and can be worn while bathing, is for
Mrs. Fisher deYotes her attention to the wants Of
lady Patrons. decll-ly
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kilograms to The Star,
THE CHAMPION WALKER.
O'Leary Still Claims the Title.
CRIMES AND CASUALTIES.
FOREIGN AFFAIRS.
Approaching End of the 0idl. am
SrYIlSa-

LONDON. Dec. 26.-The Manchester Guardian
says: There are signs OF the Oldham strike
coming TO an end. number OF hands have
been obtained from neighbOring towns and it
IS believed that the new year viii ind many Of
Tie mills running at reduction OF wages
ShipWreck.
The state line steamship State of Louisiana
which struck on Hunters rock in Lorine Louuil
Ireland, on the morning OF the oath inst is still
on the rock. The weather is very rough. ami il
IS feared she will be lost with much OF her
cargo.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-12-26

THE AFRICAN EXPEDTIoN.-The Navy depart
ment is Informed OF the arrival at the island of
Madeira, yesterday,:of the Ticonderoga Com
modore Shufeldts African commercial expedi-
tlon. she lett Norfolk on the 7th inst. This
passage, made Under sail in eighteen days is a
very quick one. The Ticonderoga viii next
make for the Cape de Verde islands, thence to
MonrOVla. All are well on board her
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-12-26
THE EVENING STAR.
Washington News and Gossip.

GOVERNMENT RECEIPTS sTO-DAY.-Internalre rev.
enue s436, COS As; customs, s42f, ,55S00.
SUBSCRIPTIONS TO the four per cent. loan to-
day amounted to s620, $40.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-12-26

Mr. BLAINE, in reply TO the resolution of the
investigating committee asking for specific
allegations of fraud In the South Carolina cleo
tion, Will in portion OF his reply lay before
the committee the files of the Charleston Nstc3
and Cot7teT. democratic organ which. it is
alleged, made no cOncealment OF the fact that
frauds were practced.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-12-26

Ii lese Villa Farm IL miles above George -
town to ON Iennallytown road, offers the best
low price Of $40 per month First.class
stables, with box stall for every horse. Two feeds
OF grain daily. Veterinary attendance free, DR.. R.
P. LORD residing on the place For further partic1
lsrs enquire st COS 10th st NV.
uCv2S-Sru L. MOXIEY.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-12-26

CONVICTIONS UNDER THE PENSION LAWS
Information has been received by the Commits
sioner of Pensions, of the following convictions
In the United States courts during December,
Ter IiClations OF the pension laws: Allen O.
Hewitt, claim agent 3 Blinbrdce Ohio 1jlinr
false testimony and forgery; James Doran,
claimant. Philadelphia. Pa, fllng false af1l-
oaElts; Seth B. Jones, witness. Chippewa, Wis,
Ohio, forgery; John O'Conner. claimant. Day
ton, Ohio, forgery; Gregory Ritt guardian.
Bu1lalo, \. y. embezZlement OF pension of his
wards; David Douglass, claimant, Moscow. Ohio.
false testimony and forgery
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-12-26

PERsONAL-C0l- John s. Mosby left Washing
ton last night for san Francisco, whence he viii
sail to assume his duties as American Consul at
Hong Kong. China. Col. Geo. 4. Purring-
ton, 9th cavalry, l. S. A., is in the city on
leave OF absence, Il guest Of Col COrbin.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-12-26

THE SUIT AGAINST TEE GOVERNMENT brought
by the heirs Of stephen A. Douglas for certain
cotton captured by the United States in Missis-
sippi during the war and sold as abandoned
property. has been settled finally in the Court
or Claims, by Judgment in favor Of the claim
ants. This case has been pending for yearS.
and has been the subject of much controversy.
Investigation and litigation. The heirs are
RoDert NJ. Douglas United States marshal for
the western district of North Carolina and Ste
phen A. Douglas ir
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-12-26

SENATOR CHAFFEE, OF Colorado is suffering
WIN disease CT the kidneys, and it had been
generally understood that he would not be
candidate for reelection. but has concluded t.
make the race again, and has written a letter
to that effect
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-12-26

The SILVER DOLLAR-The faI OF gold to par
has been followed by an increased popularity
and demand for the silver dollar. Since the
fall. the orders received al the Treasury for
standard silver dollars have gradually and
steadily increased in number and amount. The
department closed at noon to-day, so only one
mail was opened. II brought orders for silver
aggregating more than $4,000. Most OF this
demand was from the west. When the fact is
taken into consideration that sfO.G0 was a very
good average two weeks ago for silver dollar
orders, the amount called for to-day shows
remarkable increase in the popularity OF the
dollar OF the daddieS.
Luxemburger gazette. [volume] (Dubuque, Iowa) 1871-1918, 1878-06-11
tmIIntn l Y . lU Japrtn ptt pail
Bon 8remeu nod Baltimore.
u. (. ~. ale pier,sbn Iase.

" . NNbT" ~N0S
GaidttnpaHasitrt wehen uar fur bic Dampftr 8 . IN.
d 10 { une " lrnbtr9 aneenpmmtn.
gDtr rnahsn up6 Defenders anf fplstnbs flr esutf&t Ret.
lenet bspbadtunsspsrttsa gprjlse dufmerfiam, mt&t bs
Rsiit nit unlfrn Soften bttst: Die gaHa8tert tne untcr
DeutiSts. tSnnsn I'D allp NIT Sebtrmann ptradn6issn ptns
Dplmeti6tr su stbrau1tn. urfBtn aus tntm Golf In
pas aRhsrt, ME bet inbirteten Rtiltn, fnpet Mot RAFT BIZ
SaHasUrt eebtn In Bremen fpsltt4 an Bprp b@ Ocean.
campfire unp strlahtn eenfe ben tnf tn Baltimore
Der eaneunsssas eisier Dampf8tfe tn Baltimore Ia %.
slei4 DEPOT Der Baltimore unb Sbtp. Giftnbabn, rt.Ht yaf.
iaaiert son unb mad BEN spettn Ju binisersn preifen
btfSreet. als irstnb cine Gtienbabn BON Nsu Bort ub
philadelphia.
BET antanit Der Dampff&tHs NTH has Depot fur aus nidt
Anstasattn stf8leHtn, 70 ba6 bic Ginpanbsrtr nt&t Der Dc.
fabr ~ausstftst ene ppn SstIassrn btl8pinstlt ~ ptresu,
mas In anetrn Saftnpldstn leteu 70 OF Der aaa IA.
Dtstn 5rahtu. pafast tn eisltn In iteer 5ini6t tmptt.
iensurtttn soften %ptnetnan I'D an bic General. aseuttu,
A. $&u6ma6er & 90.
No. 5 Sio @up ST., Baltimore, orb.
aa.inis. sssuttn fur Dutu VI. uus ~rlms,stns yttsr
8ttntu u. Spbu, Dabpaae, Soma.
Luxemburger gazette. [volume] (Dubuque, Iowa) 1871-1918, 1878-06-11
ueber Baltimore.

Seeer, Der eas alte gaterlans btfu6sn stu 0epan
unb rreunbt Spn Gursra ipmmsn laHtn rta, foats bic prat
ppQen, ntuen ~tiftrnen S1rauben, ppfbampft1tRt ts
Luxemburger gazette. [volume] (Dubuque, Iowa) 1871-1918, 1878-06-11
AOrsoeutfden elopo,

Dampff9iHtn su Rsrsssufatn elsSb uurbens
q 1870 hbtr 625 900 psrfpntn b~tf5resrt.
10 Tdmpfer biegsr Gpmpaontt.
Luxemburger gazette. [volume] (Dubuque, Iowa) 1871-1918, 1878-06-11
A. S6n6ma6er & 8

aatiniss sssnttn FIR Dutu 'us uns ~llmstssns yttsr
8ttntu /. Spbu, Dabpaas, Soma.
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1878-08-25
Poker in Colorado.

The town of Fairpay. Col. so named from
the fair manner in which its people play
poker, was enlivened not long since by q little
game whose satisfactory result will COM
tangled in like disputes Before the draw,
Mr.. Graves held king full and Walker re-
ioiced in three aces; but after that interest
ing ceremony Walker exhibited four aces,
and claimed the stakes, whereon Graves drew
q six-shooter and reckoned his hand was the
best. Walker Immediately supplemented the
four aces with a bowie knife, and the dispute
was settled to the perfect satisfaction of the
outsiders. There was enough in the pot to
purchase two handsome cof1ins, and the next
dences, side by side, in the beautiful cemetery
that reflects so much credit upon Fairplay.