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Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1879-07-29
DEATH OF A HEROINE.


Creola, the fine saddle mare ridden by
Mr.. Joseph Owen for three years in
Mosby's campaigns died near town last
Wednesday, aged 20 years. Mr.. Owen
had her deccntly buried, and doubtless
his eyes grew dim as he saw the clods Of
the valley close over her noble FORM
lie was with Mosby in all his romantic
and perilous adventures in the valley
and Crcola was his filvorite saddle ami
NAL.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1879-07-29
WATERME LONS.

We have arrangements made to receive
one to two car loads of fine Georgia
Watermelons, for the remainder Of this
season. Parties desiring this delicious
article will please send their orders to us.
WILLIAMS & KEEBLER.
july l5-3t
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1879-07-29

rae Potatoes. Mr.. u. A. wheeler,
VINO seems TO I've n success at anything
ne Toes at, has our thanks for a sample
'ot Of Early Bose Potatoes, the finest by
WI eddf We have seen this scason, They
weighed from pound to n pound aud n
'ou each any other Of our subscrIb-
''' can surpass this we would be glad TO
'0'e HIN come ahead with his sample.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1879-07-29

Don't tread on my 'corns'n we Of.
ten bear IN tones of anguish from those
suffering with that terrible affection.
They viii bc glad to know that Cous.
sens Lightning Liniment viii cure
Corns and BunIons, and Is also cure
for Lame Back, Neuralgia and Rheu.
matism. Price 80 cents bottle.
For sale by j, A. DiCkcy a Co., drug
gists, Bristol, Tenn.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1879-07-29

The Snake UoRarch.-NIr. Robt. Blcv-
ms killed last week, on top of the Iron
Mountain southeast Of Bristol, Won
derful Rattlc-snakc, lacking only one
inch Of being s feet long. Circumfer-
cncc six inches behind the head, and
twenty inches in centre Of the body.
when coiled 1t could not be more than
covered by large sized wash tub, 1t
had % raltlcs.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1879-07-29
For sale.

A good two story house containing
Tour rooms I0xl7, good dining room,
Kitchen and store room. Lot containing
Of an acre, property situated on Va.
llill, corner Of Monroe aud Edmond
Streets. This Ia most desirable proper
", and can he bought very low for cash,
OF on short time. Apply at this office
Tor mfther Information, or 10
JAS. r. CRoCKErT
inch. Is, '5p--tr.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1879-07-29

Dog DoyS.-"No fellah can tell"
when the Dog Star commences to rise
exactly with the sun. The ancients
said it was about the 10th of August.
Modern Almanac makers are divided
about 1t. Some of them say Dog Days
begin July 3; others say they begin
July oath.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1879-07-29
County court at Abingdon.

A very large number of persons
were present yesterday at Abingdon.
Little or nothing was done by the
Court, as the members of the bar were
anxious to return to the session Of the
Court of Appeals at WythevilIe. The
selection and training Of candidates
for the House of Delegates seemed to
be the order of the day, but we do not
know thatany thing definite was done
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1879-07-29
NOTICE.


Commissioners Sale OF valuable
Lots In the Town ~ Good
son Va.
PURSUANT 10 n decree Of the Cir.
- cult Court of Washington county,
rendered on the Sth day OF January
1877 n the suit Of the town Of Good
son Va. va. Gilbert Fowler. I will on
Saturday September 9th, 1870, ~ Com.
missioner In said suit, sell Mt public
cutlery TO the highest bidder, In front
Of the Mayors office, In said town.
lots Nos. 30 81 and log. The proper.
" OF said Fowler, situated In said
town, aud described In the bill In said
suit, or 10 many thereof M may he
necessary to pay the balance on the
purchase money due on said lots, the
costs OF snld suit. aud tho costs aud
commissions NJ pale.
TERMS or sALEi
The Had lots viii be sold for cnsh IN
hand sufficient to pay costs Of suit.
and Of the sale and commissions. and
the balance on a credit OF q, ~ and Is
months with interest from date Of
sale, bond and good person security
required for deferred payments.
A. FuLKEHBON,
lu'yD 'ip-lt. JUinmlBslOnut.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1879-07-29
Read This! +!

Parties wishing to sell Oak Timber
at LIBERAL CASH PRICES are invited
to address Y VAN DEN BERG, Colon
made Hotel, Abingdon, or to call in
person at his Office in Gleenway Bank
building.
No offers of timber that is further
than two miles from railroad will re-
ceive attention.
Tiuly Goth, 1t.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1879-07-29
Latost from the yellow Fcver

IN Memphis there were reported II
new cascs on Friday, ~ on Saturday,
10 on Sunday and 3 for Monday. II IL
said their have been eases at Nashville,
and scattering cases have occurred ut
various other points, mostly those Of
Refugees from Memphis, which Is being
rapidly dcpopulatcd.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1879-07-29

Bristol Circuit Court,-Owing to the
non-arriyal of Judge Hacker, the Court
was not opened until this morning. As
we 90 to press the case of Jno. Brogan
as. the L. II. V. g. G.. II. II. Co. is in
progress. A large number of Attor-
neys are present.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1879-07-29

Refugces IN TorH.-'rhcre are proba-
bly, i2j Southern boardcrs ut our Bristol
Hotels. More than 30 passed eastward
this morning who would have stopped
here If our hotels could have uccommo-
dated them,
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1879-07-29

cash for Odk Timber Persons who
have oak timber Tor sale IRE directed
TO tho advertisement Of Y. Van Den
Berg, headed Read This" In another
column. II will be- seen he pays cash
and wishes the tInOer within two
miles of the rallropd.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1879-07-29

The Fmk Brothors.-Mcssrs. j. NJ
Fink q bro. succeed j. II. Winston In
the family grocery business, opposite
the Nccs office. Mat aud Jim are clcv-
or boys aud we hope they will meet with
n liberal patronage, Give them call,
they deserve lt.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1879-07-29
p, TENN. VIRGINIA & GA. R. R.
FREIGHT TRAINS
MIXED TRAINS
Our Agents

The following gentlemen will act as
our Agents, and are authorized to pro-
cure and receipt for subscriptions and
other business in our name.
Tazewell G. H. Va, III G. Anderson
Lebanon, Va, Capt. j. w. Nc
Broom.
PARTIES due this office for Subscrip-
ton, Advertising or JOB Work, are
again requested to pay up. We must
have money.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1879-07-29

uSEDFORD VA) ALUM AND
ED Iron Springs Water Mass aud
Pills, for certain forms OF Dyspepsia,
Dlsoases peculiar to Females, Chronic
DiarrhTa, Bronchial, EcroGulous and
Cuiauuous affections. Disorders Of the
Liver, Kid neys and Bladder, Debility
Malaria and Headache.
Equal to any class of water known
to me, HUNTER MCGUIRE, NJ. p.
Virginia.
Satisfactory In Uterine Diseases
and In MalHrious 1onditiousn
G. W. VAIL, NJ, d. Ohio
Efficient in Dyspepsia aud Ser.
vOus Diseases arising from impure
blood.n @ ~. HARRISON, n. y.
used with success In certain dis
eases peculiar to females"
B. ROEMER, NJ. d., Mo.
"Benellcial In Malarial Fever and
Diptheria = +. DUPoN, Ga.
"Invaluable IN Scrofula.' w. j,
GILBERT, NJ. D. NC.
Recommended as II prophylactic In
Yellow Fever Districts" D. r..
FAlRsEX, NJ. ID. In,
The Summer Season of these
Springs begin Jure lst. Terms $50
month. Carriages meet visitors nj
Forest or Lawyers, each ! miles from
Springs, upon advice Of arrival. -
Accommodation unequaled. Al the
comforts aud attractions Skillrul
resident Physician.
PRICES. Water 30 cta per gallon, --
Sl. 90 case Of do2, half gal. bottles,
SO % for 3 gal. cask. 81 for ten gallon,
81 for 20 gallons-on board cars at
Lynchburg. Va
MAss-5O cts and 81 bottle, $3.50
and ~ for do2 sent post paid &C.,
This Mnss Ia the Water solidilled aud
contains all the curative properties Of
the water IN reduced spnCc.
piLfs-2j cts. 50 Cts aud 81 package.
or 81, %, $3.50, SO post paid, (these
pills consist of the Mass In sugar
coated pill firm to suit delicate CON
dltlOns) Sample supply sent free to
any physician desiring 10 ueo 10 IN
practice. Pamphlet free upon uppli.
cation. This Remedy of Nature II
endorsed by the Medical Profession
and altesled 10y results IN thousands OF
cases during the last ~ years.
Address
A. NJ. DAVIES, Pres, of the CO,
~ Main Street, Lynohhufg, Va
Round trip tickets from points from
North and South Mt reduced rates,
Sold by Bunting q Pepper
gpnt, r. iTR ~,
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1879-07-29

The RydnS were detained so as not to
reach here last evening" much to the dis
appointment of our people. They will
show tonight and half the proceeds will
be given to King College.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1879-07-29

Comiag.-Managcr Powell Of the Rich
mond Theatre has engaged, and paid for
In advace, Conway Hall for the week of
the Border Fair. So ourpcople can look
out for an entertainment. Possibly,
Pinaforc may be in store for Us on that
occasion.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1879-07-29
Tho NEWS rs au AdyeI Using
Medium,
rrsrlMoNY or AN ApyERrlsER.

lENIlMONn VI An hbN hNiloh
Mr., Jno. $. Clary, Live Stock Broker,
Petersburg, Va, writes us, 81 am GER
tain your valuable paper has done my
business a great deal of good, and cx-
pect to give you my advertisement again
In the fill"
We advise our stock shippers TO CON
sign to Mr.. Clary. There Is no better
stock market than Petersburg,
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1879-07-29

Nurse lGdn,od.--Mr. II. W. Leslie,
whose family has been sorely afflicted,
wishes to employ ut once nurse able to
help Mt homework. Call ut his house
on College street.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1879-07-29

Dirt will be broken on the n. G.. Il, Il
near the camp, on Thursday at 10 A., NJ.
If you wish TO see the first carthlul Of
dirt thrown, be there then.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1879-07-29

NJ. y. Andes & Co. will so east for
fall goods the first Of Sept. aud from
now until then offer their goods exceed
ingly low for cash, or good produce.
iuly 20 '7O-3t.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1879-07-29
Tho Seven SPRINGS Iron aud Alum Mass
for Sick and Nervous Headache.

We will make amy person present Of u
nice $40 Bible, who suffers with sick or
nervous headache, II they viii use The
"Sovcn Springs Mnss" according to our
directions, and then conscientously say
that IL did not relieve them This il n
bonn 6dc offer, aud We mem whit We say.
We will not require any unreasonable
conditions. Address,
LAuNpRuM 4 LirCnPlElp, Abingdon, Va.
p s.-llcadnohc Is the least complaint
for which this remedy, the "lron and Alum
Mass" IN efficient.
Tho "Soyen Springs Iron and Alum
Mass" Is for sale by j. A. Dickev 4 Co.,
and Bunting & Pepper Bristol Tcnn.9
Jan, %, '70--ly.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1879-07-29

Died.-We regret to note the death on
Tuesday last Of the little infant child Of
Capt and Mrs. W. G. Lindsey of the
Nickels House.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1879-07-29
Wheat ! Wheat I! Wheattt ~

Bring your Wheat to winston's To-
bacco Warehouse, and we will pay YOU
the highest price In CASH.
July l5-8m j. II. WINSTON & Son.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1879-07-29

We are regularly in the market for
the purchase of wheat--will receive
wheat delivered at any Depot between
Wytheville and Knoxville. Highest
market prices paid in cash.
julyl5'79--4t WILLIAMS &KEEBLER.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1879-07-29

Go right to the Lager Beer Hall, King
Block, for n fresh ice cold drink Of Lag
err Beer. GEO. NJ. NICKELs.
July 20 '70-tf.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1879-07-29

The HoistOn Baptist Association will
meet August 9TH ut lIolston Valley
Church In Sullivan county.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1879-07-29

Gov McMulleu addressed the people
at Abingdon Court yesterday. His att
dcnco was an exceedingly slim one rs
reported to us.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1879-07-29

Dog Ddys.-When did they begin
Some say last Tuesday week. Other,
say last Saturday was. How is this ye
wise men of FARMLAND?
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1879-07-29

j. NJ. Barker is agent for the Pearl
Shirt--the Best Shirt ever made-try
them.
July22-2t.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1879-07-29
The Road to Success.

Quick Sales, Small Profits, and adj
vcrtiSe-Barker has adopted this maxim,
and II pays.
July22-2t.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1879-07-29

Whnt n scrcamer Is II tribute often
paid to n crying bay, but Dr. Bull's
Baby Syrup, by alternating the pains
of the little ones, soon stops tho cry
N
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1879-07-29

Barkcr's IL the place TO secure the best
bargains. He won't be undersold.
.IulV22-2t.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1879-07-29

Bottled Beer.-The ladies of Bristol
are notified that Mr.. Geo. NJ. Nckels
keeps fine article of bottled Beer.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1879-07-29

n Ne'0 line Of prints stu sell
ing at 8 cents at AndersOi.'s &C Co.
july 20-lt
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1879-07-29

The beautifully written story by +,
w. b. written for the Ne,cS will appear
next MCok.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1879-07-29

Ladies' Linen Suits and sur
Pdr1sOls offered at city cost at
anderson % Co.'S.
July 20 '70-lt.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1879-07-29
LYNcHpURG, VA, July 20. 1870

LYNcHDURG, VA, July 20. 1870
Wheat is beginning to come in freely,
and lie readily taken by the millers at quo
t0tiouS.
With four large manufacturing mills,
owned and run by millers of means and
experience in their business, with large
home and foreign demand for the pro-
ducts o their mills,-l ynchhurg 10 lrepar-
rd to compete with ady city OF the State in
the price paid for erain-aud taking into
coUsdera,i II the item Of freight car offer
inducements superior to any. We handle
all wheat consigned to us, to the best adj
vantage, charging only % per ct. commission
aud nuke returns invariably on the same
day that the sale Is effected. In our opin>
ion carly sales will be the most eXpedent
this year, aud we would advise all our
friends TO ship os soon MS possible.
lpR"GRklN BAGS FURNISHED WHEN
DESIRED, sea
NO STORAGE CHARGED ON PRODUCE,
i Il. l.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1879-07-29

ANDERSON-At her home near
Mill Point July 4th. Mrs. Ruth, wife OF
Geo, Anderson, Esq, and daughter of
| Jno. Fan, Sr.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1879-07-29
Tile Best PI9V III America.

We base Hig assertion upon the jol,
ioWiHg .}dcts'
Tho shape Of tho standard is such a. will
not choke.
Tro moull board IL harder than steel. o.
II will consequently last llngcr and seour
In my soil.
Il presents slarp cutting edge that
will cut the Fol, ,iney, roots, &c.
The bcnm is not placed over tho h,nd-
pcnpe, ns II customary but N over the cen
ire Of the draft Ut the mould board, max.
ing the draft ns much In the CENTRE " the
pillow as ptlo to u wagon IL in the centre
Of the draft,
The heel Of the bonn 10 adjustable on
The slotted bruce hutwcrn the handles, 10
that the operator can always eet Il to suit
his work.
Owing to the peculiar shape Of the plow,
iis centre draft aud tho hard polished
mould-bonrd, " will do moro work with
less draft than any other plow mndc.
II is bcltur made mud more highly finish
ed ihon my other plow In the market.
II will give more satisfaction 10 the
FARMER, md will DO cheaper IN the end
than any other plow he canFct,
MANUFACTURED BY THE
BALTIMORE PLOW COMPANY
Oaco aud salosrooms No iOi Charles street,
BALTIMORE.
FOR SALE BY
WILLIAMS ~ Is EEBLER
BRISTOL TENN.
july 10 '70-lm.
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Wanted.

We want to buy all your black berries,
for which the highest price in cash will
be paid NJ. ID. ANDES y Co.
iuly20 '70-2t.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1879-07-29

NeV HanJerOs at AndersOn's
july 30 '79-lt.
Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1879-07-29
IuLIIS RLL.LS
1.nTT'SS PILLS.

Thor 0"st EJECT isto Increase the Appetite,
,rl rrlF' The body TO Fake um Fleaii, thus the
s.,. 40 isuUGTi'hcd, and by their Tonic Ac-
ii'u rd iha "lSrstiNo Organs, Regular
=. ..H., t,.gputVl
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-08-20

In THE SToRx.-The steamer John Gibson
day afternoon. As she came Inside the canes
Monday 1t blew perfect hurricane, and for a
while the steamer was In great danger All
hands had on their life-preservers and expected
at every moment to have use for them. Capt
Chichester says that 1t was his first scare at
sea.
CANAL NEws.-The latest Information re.
ceived at the canal Office this morning was that
the break at Broad run culvert was not re-
paired. but that the repairs would be COM
pleted to-day. There Is also sand bar on the
Muddy Branch level, and the time occupied In
its removal and the letting in and out OF water
will delay boats above, It is said, so that they
will not arrive here until about Friday evening.
CATTLE MARKET. = Offerings and sales at
Drovers' Rest yesterday were as follows: 266
cattle on the market-all sold at prices ranging
from 81 to ~ cents per pound; 500 lambs Offer
ed-all sold at prices ranging from AZ to 81,
cents; 100 sheep-all sold from 80 to cents.
25 COWS and calves sold at SIS to $40 per head
GRAIN.-Arr1ved by canal boat Seneca with
1000 bushels Of wheat, 600 bushels Of corn and
120 barrels of flour.
MERCHANTS ExCHANGE,-Ofer1ngs on change
to-day: 1900 bushels Of wheat with no sales. =
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HOwsoN's ice cream Is the best.

WATCH GRABBEK.-Yesterday man OF gen.
teel appearance went into the Holmes House,
and seating himself at a table took OFF his coat
and vest and called for lunch, which he eat.
S 6 ,nt9 conversation Win party Prese at
watch to the depot and sell 1t. To this the
party demurred, saying al don't want to sell
my watch" The luncher then grabbed the
watch, breaking the chain and before the other
could recover his establishment the thief had
passed into the b. and p. depot and made good
his escape. The watch is silver one and the
coat and vest he LEFT are OF fair quality.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-08-20

THE NATIONAL CONVENTION OF FIRE ENGI
EEERs will eet In this city on the 9th Of Sep
TENDER at Masonic Temple, and IL is expected
that there WI De two hundred chief engineers
and others 4 attendance. The convention will
be In session about four days. The most of the
delegates viii stop at the Riggs House. They
win be taken TO Mt. Vernon, Arlington and else
where during their stay. II Is expected that
there will be nearly dozen steam ire engines
here to enter into competition. The tests viii
be made on the grounds south Of the Executive
Mansion. Six patent ladders and about twenty
various kinds OF fire escapes Will also be tested
These tests viii probably be made on 14th street
between F street and Pennsylvania avenue
Congress, al its last session, authorized the Dis
trfct government TO expend 81 900 toward pay.
ing the expenses OF the convention,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-08-20
SIND postal for trial OF. Howson's Ice cream
Summer Entertainments.

Thorne's Summer Garden.-vocal and instru-
mental concert. New York avenue, between
18th and 18th streets.
Theater Comtque.-Attractive variety enter
taiDment.
Excursions.-POlice excursion on w. w. Cor.
coran and Mary Washington, August ed.
-. Drug Clerks excursion, steamer Mary
washington, August 2lst. -. Buckingham's
select excursion by steamer Mary Washing
ton, te-n night. -. Grand moonlight excursion
for benefit Of the Child vioiinist and vocalist.
Nellie Hadfield, On board the steamer Mary
Washington, TO GlymOnt, Friday evening.
- The grand select excursion OF Messrs.
Caywood and Walter, Friday next, on the Lady
OF the Lake, goes TO Point Lookout, at the
mouth OF the Potomac. Read their advertise
ment and make the trip. MIR. HelphenStine.
give grand family excursion to Marshall Hall
On the 18th inst. The Lady of the Lake has
been engaged, and Will make three trips, leaV.
ing washington at 10 q. m, and 8 p. H. re-
turning at 1890 p. m. Dancing at Pavilion
nom IL N. to $50 p. m. See advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-08-20
HowsoN's Ice cream, 18th and L streets.

CAPT. GRANTS SUIT AGAINST DR.. G. G. COX
In the Equity Court yesterday an affidavit was
filed by Frederick Talent, attorney for DR.. C..
C. Cox, in the suit for writ OF ne exeat and &C
count filed July 26th by Capt. Grant. The affi-
davit sets forth that owing to the sudden de-
parture OF DR.. Cox for Australia he had not time
10 give his counsel Information regarding the
particulars OF his side OF the account. IL Is fur
Their stated that the testimony, by commission,
or DR.. Cox himself will probably be necessary,
IN the course OF the hearing, TO enable Justice
20 be done him. In view OF these facts Mr. Tai
ienl asked that further proceedings before the
auditor should be suspended, to allow OF for
MAJ motion 10 be filed for a commission TO issue
Ior Dr. Cox's testimony. Justice James granted
lne suspension until the opening of the Septen-
Der Term or the Circuit Court for notion BY
Lne SsiQence so Iar add1ced, balance OF about
81 500 Is shown to be due Capt Grant
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-08-20
LOCAL NEWS.
C0mIlemsed LOcafaI

Street lamps will be lighted at 1870 p. N. and
eIttnguished at 3:99 a. m.
The contract for furnishing the Government
Printing Office with coal was awarded to john
son Brothers yesterday.
The washington Schuetzen Ferefn have voted
TO attend as body the Baltimore Sehuetzen-
test, to be held the 10th instant, and to take a
p0nd OF music with them.
At meeting Of the Ohio Republican Auxil-
lazy Campaign club last night, the chairman OF
the committee on voters submitted complete
list OF Ohioans in the executive departments
showing their voting places
This MOI ming an excursion train OF 13 cars
from Waynesboro', Pa, and Pen Mar, Nd, and
other points on the Western Maryland railroad
arrived at the Baltimore and Potomac depot
the party of visitors numbering about 100
In the Police Court to-day HOratto r. Mary
man was charged with malicious treSpass in
having few days since entered the store kept
by Mrs. O'Conner and tore up the counter, but
the case fell through, and he was dismissed.
JoNEs.-"Can't fool me; this amt Howson's
crt ami +
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-08-20

THE ACTION OF THE LOUISIANA CONSTITUTIONAL AL
CONVENTION In providing for the official recog-
milton OF the continuance OF the contract entered
into by the state for the preservation fnyiolate
OF the franchise OF the Louisiana State LOTTERY
Is the best evidence OF the warm feeling enter
tafped at home for the stability OF that 1nsfitu.
ton. based on q thorough experience OF the GOOD
oer1veo from It's revenue to the support Of the
charffab and educational institutions OF the
Pencan state. Its drawings on the second Tues
day OF each month win therefore, for many
years. De source OF interest to all who have
nves TED TWO dollars, by addressing NJ. A. Dau-
phin, at 20. Box 692, New orleans, La, or same
at No. 3l9 Broadway, New York city.