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The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1879-04-11
For Sheriff.

Please announce II. II. BRADFORD, of the
Second District, as candidate for Sheriff, subject
to nomination by the Democratic party. feb28
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1879-04-11

Please announce JOHN TRAGO, of the Sd dis
trict, as a candidate for County Commissioner
subject to nomination by the Democratic party.
feb7
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1879-04-11

.7y'For Salc.-Onc Mare, eight years old,
works and drives well. Apply to JoclC. Benson,
Fallston. ap11
~ Golden-raycd Lily OF Japan-a hardy and
beautiful flower. Bulbs growing in flower pots
for sale by A. II. Greenfield, Bel Air. ap11
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1879-04-11
For the House of Delegates
For sheriff.

Please announce DAVID WILEY, of the All
District, rs u candidate for the House of Delegates
subject to nomination by the Democratic party.
fch1
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1879-04-11

s8y940, 900 Wel-burnt Bricks for sale. Will
liam Dozen, DOZENS Brick Yard. P. o. Hickory,
Hartford county, Md. ap4-3t
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1879-04-11
For Register Of Wills.

Mr.. EDITOR: Please announce me as Il candi-
late for Register of Wills for Hartford county,
subject TO nomination by the Democratic party.
mh2l VIM. s. RICHARDSON.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1879-04-11

Please announce WILLIAM T. CLARK, of the
3D. district, formerly County Surveyor, as a candi-
date for Sheriff subject to nomination by the Dem
ocratic party. jan3l
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1879-04-11
For County OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.

Please announce WALTER HARVARD as II
candidate for County Commissioner, for the First
District subject to the decision of the Democratic
nnrt
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1879-04-11
For sheriff.

Please announce w. OLIVER HUGHES, of the
I'd District, as a candidate for Sheriff, subject to
nomination by the Democratic party. ian2i
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1879-04-11

Please announce THOMAS b. MCATEE, of the
Fourth District, as a candidate for Sheriff, subject
to the decision of the Democratic party. mh21
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1879-04-11
For Sheriff.

Please announce G EORGE +. WALKER, of the
ID District, candidate for Sheriff, subject tc
Democratic nomination. janl0
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1879-04-11

~ For Sale.-Fine full-bloom Pea Fowls
Enquire of I. B. Swartz near Halls Shops, on
Bel Air and Edgewood road. ap11-3t
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1879-04-11

~ just opened, at j. &. Rousc's, Bel Air, new
stock White and Fancy Mattings, Rags, Ingram
and Venetian Carpets; beautiful stock Window
Curtains and different shades-all at very low
prices. ap4
s5fy"Don't fail to look at the very low prices
of Stationery, at j. &. Rouse's, when you visit
Bel Air. Job lot Note Paper very low. ap4
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1879-04-11

~ For Salc.-Onc frst-rac Carriage and Rid
ing Horse, one No-top Buggy, as good as new,
and very handsome, newly painted; one double
Harrow and two Cultivators. John j. Alex
ander, Constable, Bel Air. ap4
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1879-04-11
For County Commissioners.
For County Commissioner.

Please announce JACOB H. PLOwMAN, of II
First District, as candidate for County Commi
siOncr subject to Democratic nomination.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1879-04-11

You can run this machine backward or forward;
1t will just well one way as it does the 9th
or, without breaking thread or changing the stitch.
You can thread the shuttle in two seconds.
If the bobbin gets empty while you are sewing,
you need not remove your work or even take your
thread out of the needle to wind the bohbin: rs
the bobbin is wound without running the machine
or disturbing the work on the machine
You can sew u whole day without becoming
tired il runs so light.
You can sew and converse with your friends nj
the same time II makes so little noise.
1t is strong and well made, and will sew equally
well on light or heavy goods.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1879-04-11

~ For Salc.-Peerless Potatoes for Seed
A. NJ. Fulford. app
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1879-04-11

.15g-For Sale-A lot of first class Oak Floor
ing and Fencing Boards also lot of halfinch
Poplar Boards. This lumber is well seasoned,
suitable for whceright work. and will be sold at
reasonable price. Geo. R. Cairncs, Bel Air
applet
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1879-04-11
Stop That Cough.

1T is one of those rare, good remedies which
used once will be always kept in the house. DR..
Bulls Baltimore Pills we refer to. Price % cents.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1879-04-11
Baltimore Live Stock Markets.

Monday, April Z, 1879
BEEF CATTLE-rhe market was more active at
the beginning than as it progressed and approach
ed the close. Prices some slight shade better
than last week-perhaps in Il number of cases -
cent-while in Others lower figures even than last
week we're offered and accepted The quality was
better than for some weeks past there having been
quite numbered good cattle among the offerings
considering the rather meagre number of the
whole receipts. Quotations $50 1885, per 100 lbs.
Very best on sale this week .5hG5T
That generally rated first quality ........4H(G5
Medium or good fair quality ..............3 %@4A
Ordinary thin steers oxen and cows. ....3 (d3k
Extreme range of prices. northumberland OBS
Most of the sales were from. ..4SG54
Mich COwS.-Prices are without material
change since last week, the best Cows going off
the most freely. Prices S20 $50 to quality, with
but few at the latter price
SwINE.-Trade was dull. A few rough stays
and sows sold as low down as 5k(d52s cents; other
grades as to quality bring 5Hd6 cents. few
choice ones only brought the latter price.
SHEEP.-There was an improvement of cent
but owing to the expectation of further arrivals,
it is thought the Improvement will scarcely be
maintained. Quotation-Sheared Sheep, Ad54
cents as to quality; Wool Sheep 1905 cents, but
few selling at the former figure lambs, %20S 80
each or I(dll0 cents per pound.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1879-04-11
For States Attorney.

Please announce me as candidate for Demo.
county.
feb2l GEO. Y, MAYNADIER.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1879-04-11
Bel Air Markets.
Corrected weekly by A. II. Greenfield, Dealer in
Produce, No 3 Main street.
Baltimore Markets.
WEDNESDAY, April 0, 1875

Corrected Weekly by.Wm. II. Michael & Sons,
Grdin and Produce Commission Merchants
L25 McElderrys Wharf, Baltimore.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1879-04-11
For County Commissioner.

Please announce JAMES NJ CAIN as n candi-
date for County Commissioner, subject to Demo
cratic nomination. ap4
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1879-04-11
For Sheriff.

MIR. EDITOR: Please announce WAKEMAN F
MORGAN as Il candidate for Sheriff, subject t.
nomination by the Democratic party. dec2l
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1879-04-11

Holy Week Services at Holy Trinity
Church, ChurchyilIe.
WEDNESDAY, liz A. NJ.
GOOD FRIDAY, IL A. NJ
MONDAY, TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY and
THURSDAY, ~ P. NJ.
EDWARD A, CoLBURN, Rector.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1879-04-11
The Egis and Intelligehcer.
BEL AIR, Md, APRIL II, 1879.
Condensed News.


james Clifford, Cecil county farmer, hao
one toe severed and his foot badly bruised by an
axe slipping from his hand last week.
-Catharine Dunsback, n maiden lady residing
near Cohoes, n. Y, has been murdered by Il
tramp. She was robbed of four dollars.
Harvey Watt, of Davenport, Iowa, and
Louise Filter, his wifc's sister, took prussic
acid and died within few minutes of each 9th
cr.
"A lire broke out at the corner of Race and
Crown streets, Philadelphia, early Sunday morn
ing, attacking 30 buildings, II of which were
completely destroyed. The loss will be nearly
100000.
A colored youth named Alexander Benn,
amused himself Saturday, in Jackson's factory,
Petersburg, Va, with hammcring ON an old
thrty-two pound shell. 1t exploded, blowing
him all to pieces.
President Hayes will be sorry to learn that
he has been the innocent cause of the death of
Frank Whetts, colorcd, of Allegheny City
This poor fellow cut down in the prime Of his
life, was SO anxious to sec Mr.. Hayes, when the
President visited that section that he tramped
over TO Pittsburg and caught cold. He was 116
years old, having been born III Frederick cOun-
~, Va, in January, 1868.
Frederick Eckert, Il farmer living near
Lauraville, on the Baltimore and Hartford Turn
pike, who has been of unsound mind for some
time, on Tuesday of last week disinterrcd the re-
mains of his wife, who was buried two years
ago in the belief that he could restore her to life
by prayer. He took the coffin home in his wag-
on and it lay on the parlor floor until Saturday,
when its presence was discovered by lady whom
Eckcrt had invited to his house 'to see some
thing particular" A jury ofinquiry as to luna
cy was summoned and he was adjudged insane.
1t is one of those rare, good remedies which
used once will be always kept in the house. DR..
Bulls Baltimore Pills we refer to. Price % cents.
Stop That Cough.
For Coughs, Colds, Sore Throat, Hoarseness and
simple throat affections, use Bakers Bronchial
Lozenges. They contain no opium. They win not
in1ure the most delicate throat. They give certain
relief in chronic IloarSonCss, and make the Voice
full and round. p cents per box. Il. WYATT
BAKER, Pharmacist Bel Air Drug store, near
-tG'" Office, Bel Air, Hartford county, Md.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1879-04-11
For sheriff.
For Sheriff.

Please announce JOHN CARTER, of the Third
district as candidate for Sheriff, subject to NOM
nation by the Democratic party mhT*
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1879-04-11
Us. RICHARDSON, Auctioneer.
Trustees Sale.

Vh MONDAn. april ShSt. hSISs
at II o'clock, A. NJ, all that certain
Piece or Parcel of Land,
situated in said county, wherein ]. Thomas
Gorrell and Elizabeth NJ. Gorrell, his wife, re-
side containing about
35 ACRES, More or Less,
This land is situated on the north side of the
public road leading from Bel Air to Mtchcll's
Mill, adjoining the lands of William II. Waters
and Others, being the same and all the land de-
scribed in deed from George Y. Maynadier
trustee, to the said Elizabeth NJ. Gorrcll, bearing
date the 9TH day of January 1876 and recorded
among the Land Records of Hartford county.
The land is nearly all under cultivation, and is
of good quality. The improvements consist of
a comfortable two story frame
DWELLING HOUSE,
Barn, Stablng and other outbuildinGs.
There is also good
PEACH AND APPLE ORCHARD
on the place; and Lot or Parcel of Woodland
containing Four Acres, more or less.
TERMS OF SALE-The Terms of Sale as pre-
scribed by the decree arc-that one-thrd of the
purchase money shall be paid in cash on the day
of sale or ratification thereof, one-third in six
and the balance in twelve months from day of
sale, the credit payments TO bear interest from
day of sale and to be secured by notes or bonds
of the purchaser with security to be approved
by the Trustee
GEO. l.. VAN BIBBER,
mh2S Trustee.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1879-04-11

Mr.. EDTToR-Please announce JAMES BEATTY,
of the 4th district as a candidate for County Com
missioner, subject to nomination by the Demo-
cratic party. feb2S
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1879-04-11
For County Commissioner.
For County Commissioner.

Please announce CORBIN AMOS, of the Fourth
District, as a candidate for County Commissioner,
subject to Democratic nomination. mh2S
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1879-04-11
PROPOSALS for COLLECTING TAXES.

In compliance with the Act of the General AS
sembly Of Maryland, passed at the January Ses-
sion, 1876, Chapter 312, the County Commissioners
of Hartford county hereby give notice that they
will meet at their Office, in the Court House, in Bel
Air,
ON TUESDAY, APRIL 18th, 1879,
from II o'clock, NJ, to l o'clock, p. NJ,
to RECEIVEBIDSf for the collection of both State
and County taxes for 1919. for the several Collec-
tion Districts of Hartford county.
They further give notice that all persons bidding
for said collections, shall at the time of so doing
file with the said Commissioners good and sufl-
Gent bond or bonds for the respective district or
districts for which such persons may bid-the final
sum and conditions of said bonds to be in accord
ance with the provisions of Article 81 of the Code.
They also give notice that all bids must be strict
y in accordance with the provisions of said Act of
1876. Chapter 3T2. BY order,
mh2l JAMES A. FULTON, Clerk
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1879-04-11
BUSINESS NOTICES.

Eight cents line for the first insertion, and 5
cents line for each subsequent insertion-seven
words to line, No advertisement inserted un-
less prepaid.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1879-04-11

.lY1Two Thousand feet of Oak Lumber for
sale; three-fourths of it Fencing Boards John
T. Kennedy, Hickory. ap112t
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1879-04-11
TWO-STORY and Attic FRAME DWELLING

DESIRABLE
BUSINESS STAND and FARM for SALE.
rTNIIE undersigned offers for sale her FARM, con-
l. tanning
IS ACRES
of cleared and highly productive Land, situated
at the Upper Gross Roads, Hartford county, Md.
The improvements consist of u conveniently
arranged - -
FRAME HOUSE,
suitable for Hotel, Store, or other business, sit
uated in the village of Upper Cross Roads, at the
intersection of the Jarrettsville and Baltimore
road with the road from Fallston to Taylor. There
is pump of good water on the place, a Stable,
Shedding, &c.
The farm is well fenced, and the property is in
every way desirable.
TERMs.-$40O Cash the balance at the conven-
fence of the purchaser. For further particulars
address j. Il. G. Hopkins, ESQ.,, Attorney ut Law
Bel Air, Nd, or apply on the premises, to
ap4-4t MARY A. WHITEFORD.
CORN WANTED.
~ MAGNOLIA MILLS, EDGEWOOD. Want
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1879-04-11

s5g7A Wheelwright Shop Wanted, by com
potent workman, sober and Industrious The
best of reference can be given. Address W. b.,
Aberdeen, Hartford county, Md. apll-3t
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1879-04-11

s5ay"For Sale.-Onc good two-horse Wagon,
iron aXles, with bows and cover, nearly new;
size, and one Fresh Cow, six years old, good
mixer. Inquire of Herman Pyle, Hickory.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1879-04-11

.Y"ForSale.-On good Express Wagon, with
pole and shafts. Also set Double Harness. j.
G. Rouse Bel Air ap4
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1879-04-11

20 Concord Grape Vines, Lawton Blacliber-
ries and Cedar Posts for fencing, for sale by
Michael e. Pue, near Bel Air ap11
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1879-04-11

s8y For Sale, on Easy Terms.-Onc two-hors
Farm Wagon, 3 double-seat Family Carriages,
one new; l good Cow, Harrow, Shovel Pillow,
| Cultivator, lot of Hot Bed Sash. Hanson Il
Bro, Hartford Furnace. ap4-3t
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1879-04-11

~ For Exchange. ga good Mule, well broken
and steady, for good Work Horse. Apply at
Clayman's Hotel Bel Air ap4-2t
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1879-04-11

~ For Sae.-An Organ with sets of reeds,
o stops and knee swell; used but short time,
suitable for church or parlor; fine tone and
finish. The owner having no further use for il
will sell for less than cost Enquire at this of
flee ap4
~" For Sae.-Two fine Brood SOws, with
Pigs three weeks old-onc a thorough bred Bcrli-
shire. Apply to Jacob h. Webster, Churchvillc.
apl-3t
LIZA yoke of fine wcll-brolicn Oxen, of
medium size also two superior Colts, two and
thrceyears old VIII be sold cheap, or exchanged
for Young Cattle. Frank &. Norris, near Wilma
Postotlice. ap4-2t
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1879-04-11

MONTHS OF APRIL AND MAY,
for the Purpose of
MAKING TRANSFERS AND ATTACHMENTS.
All applications for ATTACHMENTS must be
made under oath or affirmation, requiring the par
ties applying to give In to the Commissioners all
property they may possess of every kind which is
assessable and not to them at the time assessed.
tits hoped that all persons in the county DESTROYS
of having changes made in their assessments, will
avail themselves of the time fixed by law for that
purpose.
Persons who do not avail themselves of this
notice cannot have any abatement upon their tax
bills when presented by the Collectors.
BY order of the Commissioners.
mh21 JAS. A. FULTON, Clerk.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1879-04-11

r4y3Purc White Sugar Beet Seed cents an
ounce-all other Garden Seeds at equally low
prices. All warranted fresh and genuine. +.
Wyatt Baker, Bel Air Drug Store. ap11
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1879-04-11
On SATURDAY, April 10th, 1879,

At 10 o'clock, A. NJ, the following
PERSONAL PROPERTY, TO W.T.
One Bay Mare and Colt, Express Wagon, l
Horse Cart, Cow, Hcifer, 2Steers, Pillow, Cul-
tivator Harrow, and other
FARMING UTENSILS.
TERMS OF SALE.-All sums of $40 and under
cash; on sums over that amount a credit of six
months will be given, purchasers giving notes,
bearing interest from day of sale, with approved
security. -
GEO. l.. VAN BIBBER,
mh2S Trustee
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1879-04-11

"a For EXchange.-One two-horse Express
Wagon, platform, for good Work Horse. En-
quire at this office. ap1l
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1879-09-21
Lead.

Tho New York Mining Record Of the
9Th has the following in reference to
lead market: There is some demand
for Common Domestic, but the busi-
ness transacted during the week has
been mostly of a retail character. The
bulk of the stock is held firmly at *
cents, but few outside parcels are Of.
fered ut a shading upon this price, or
about 4@i.O5 cents. The quantity,
though small. is sufficient to render 4 4
cents a nominal quotation with the
present quiet condition OF the market.
Refined has been in some demand, and
we are reported sales at 4.l5Gd4.25
cents. The entire movement for tho
week does not exceed A. tons Common
and refined in lots. The ship Pharos
arrived on Monday from San Francisco
with l,9OG and IL ,S05 bars. all Of which
had been sold previous to arrival"
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1879-09-21

The next shipment of Belle Isle b ull-
ion, VIII ch will be made tomorrow
night, will increase the amount OF
money i'll the treasury Of the Company
to Si5U, 900 or sufficient to pay three
hiiy cont dividends. At the lowest esti-
mate th-rr is enough ore in sight with
out any further developments, aud with
out touching the fund on hand to pay a
similar dividend every month until
February 1850. Thus are the stock
holders certain Of six or seven fifty cent
diyidcnds, and yet the stock sold yes
terday for 81 10, which is less than the
market price of almost any Comstock
wildcat that hasn't the ghost OF an in
dication for amy thing but Irish diyi-
dends for the next two yea TO come.-
7imes-RsVieV.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1879-09-21

A MINNESOTA man while on spree
lately made bet he could swallow all
tho glass contained in u whisky flask.
Ho pulverized the flask, set about the
swallowing aud won the bet. lie ate
tallow candle at the same time TO assist
the process. 1t was success, and the
man that day felt no bad effects. Two
days afterwards he di cd in great ngony.
He had taken whisky. and eaten the
flask and tnllOw Q ndle, aud left n
wife and nine children to mourn his
loss. The moralist who makes the no.
port says: "This may prove timely
warning TO those addicted to the ex-
cessive use Of substance so deadly in
its final effects rs that swallowed by
the man who came 10 so untimely an
end"
II Is an open question whether the
chronicler means the glass, the candle
or tho whisky as tho deadly substance
that brought tbs msn to an untim ly
end. Ifowovertho warming not 10 take
glass. ,allow or whisky TO excess may
be taken at random 10y thcse addicted
10 the excessive use OF either OF these
Substances.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1879-09-21
Thieves Captured.

United States Marshal E 8. Chase,
and G. w. Paul. Warden Of Idaho Pen.
itentisry started last Thursday q week
ago in pursuit of the two robbers. Bill
Hogan and Bill Reese. who robbed the
Postoffice and Schainwald's store at
Middleton on the 2sth OF August. aud
Dittoe's house on the Sd instant, and
were Joined on their route by Johnny
Case and four more men and got on the
trail Of the men on the Bruneau and
captured them on the headwaters Of
Birch and Castle creeks, In 0wyhee
county, $50 miles travel from Boise
City. md lodged them safely in the
penitentinry at that place Saturday
afternoon. Chase thinks they recovered
all the stolen property. and took three
guns, two pistols, a derringer and 20
pounds Of ammunition from the rob.
bers. They said they were making for
Tuscarorn. .... .... .... ...
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1879-09-21

MARX MUsoRovE is now at Yankee
Fork. editing small paper called the
Herald. He is, no doubt, laying plans
to make a little money at some one
else's expense. He beats all for going
from place to place, start q paper with
n handsome showing Of subscribers and
ads, incorporating everything. call
ads, aud subscribers genuine that are
spurious, sell out and start for the next
victim. His first strike after leaving
the Messenger was nt Belleville, then
somewhere else. and we next hear from
him at Ruby Hill. and now he turns up
in Yankee Fork; and where next p
Battle Mountain Messenger.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1879-09-21

A DISPATCH from Ali Kheyl gives the
following account OF the massacre OF
the British legation at Cabul. Four
thousand men attacked the residence
in which the British ombasy was quar-.
tered. The mutineers brought up the
artillery against 1t. Major Cavagnari
was stabbed in several places, and all
the bodies Of the dead were mutilated.
The Afghan loss exceeded three hund.
red. The Ameer had other troops who
remained faithful, but made no efforts
to interfere owing to intimidation by
the priests.
A telegram from Lahore REPORTS tha,
the Ameer begged for the lives of the
members Of the embassy. The Indian
government has not vet asked for rein.
forcements but the term OF the service
Of troops in India whose tiuie has ex-
pired will probably be extended.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1879-09-21

Matches yesterday received n letter
from his sister, tho Princess Sallie
Winnemucca, who is now teaching the
Indians at Yakima Reservation, Wash
ington Territory, in which she says
that the Piutes taken there last Winter,
are dying off like sheep. She says that
no Indians taken sick get we'll, and she
wants to get away from there. She
speaks in the highest terms Of Father
Wilbur, says some ffty OF her people
were recently converted aud baptized.
by him. She notices the contrast be-
tween the treatment Of the Indians at
Yakima aud Malheur, and says that not
an Indian was ever taught the alphabet
Mt the latter place, while many OF them
at Yakima are fluent readers. SLIDER
.Sidfc