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Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1879-01-21
BRIDGE BURNED.

Bridge Over the ST. Paul s Pacific Rail-
road Track, First Street. Entirely Con-
sumed.
Especial Telegram to the Globe
MINNEAPoL1s, Jan. 2l.-The alarm of fire
from box Al, at 1920 o'clock, was caused BY
the burning of the bridge over,the ST. Paul &
Pacific railroad on First street. The fremen
were quickly at the scene, but owing to the
slight pressure of water. the fire could not be
checked. The fire originated either from
sparks from locomotive, which passed under
the bridge at about II o'clock, or from car
loaded with wood, which was standing under
the bridge, the rapid spreading of
the flames preventing any one from
ascertaining where it originated. The
bridge was entirely consumed, only
the iron beam being left. The suspension Of
travel over the bridge will be great incon-
venience, as it was much used by farmers 60
ing to and from Minneapolis. The company
will have to stand the loss of the erection of a
new bridge.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1879-01-21
SENATE SQUABBLES
OPERATION OF THE CAUCUS MA
CHINE IN SEVERAL STATES.

The Bitter Fight In Wisconsin Renewed
A Total of Soventy-Nine Ballots With
No Real Change From the First Vote
Taken--Cohkling In New York and Voor-
hees in Indiana Unanimously Nominal
ed BY Their Respective Party Friends
The Issuance of a Certificate to Conkling
to be Contested on the Ground of Non
Compliance with the Apportionment
Law.
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Vest VirDini0.

WHEELING, Jan. 2O.-The legislature of West
Virginia passed resolutions instructing the
Senators and requesting the Representatives to
vote for the Texas & Pacific railroad bill now
pending before Congress. The vote in the
House was 40 to az; in the Senate, 10 to It,
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1879-01-21
Boot and Shoe Failure.

New YORK, Jan. 20.-The failure of Carrick,
Calvert & Bro, wholesale boot and shoe dealers,
and manufacturers of Boston and Nashville,
Tenn, is reported. They shipped large guam
titles of goods to the South. Yellow fever is
one cause Of the failure. Liabilities reported
at $780, 600.
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PenneNLpn1afa.

HARRISBURG, Jan. 2O.-The Democrats of the
legislature met in caucus, and, after several
ballots, decided to cast their votes for Hester
Olymer, for United States Senator.
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Illinois,.
DEMOCRATS AND NATIONAL

SPRINGFIELD, Jan. 20.-The Democrats of
the legislature in caucus tonight nominated
Gen. J. @. Black for the United States Senate.
The National members had caucus also, and
nominated Hon. Alexander Campbell, Of La
Sale.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1879-01-21
News Items from Winona.
Especial Telegram to the Globe.

Special Telegram to The Glohe.1
W1NoNA Jan. 20.-A fire at Eyota this after
noon destroyed the residence of G. II. Alden.
Loss 81 200; fully insured Origin unknown.
Another anti-liquor law repeal meeting is to
be held at the court house tonight.
Peter L. Mallory, an early settler of Winona,
died last night, aged 20.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1879-01-21

through the public lands to connect the navi-
cation OF the Wabash and Miami rivers and
Lake Erie have reverted to the United States.
and if so what action is necessasy to obtain
possession thereof. The attorney general sug-
gests the appointment of a comm issioner to
examine said canal and report whether it has
highway. Should he report in affirmative Con-
gress may declare a forfeiture and authorize
the attorney general to institute legal proceed
lngs. referred to the committee on judiciary.
Adjourned.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1879-01-21
Billiard Tournament.

New YORK, Jan. 2O.-The championship Of
the world billiard tournament commenced to-
night at Cooper Union. In the opening game
Schaeffer beat GARNER, 80 innings, 600 to 429
Schaeffer ran 137-144; GARNER 60-82.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1879-01-21
The Difference i,a Privute Secretaries.
Red Wing Republican,

Gov. Pillsbury's message makes five
columns in tue ST. Paul GLOBE; that of Gov.
Smith, of Wisconsin, only three. Evidently
one Governor has better private secretary
than the other.
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morrow. Hon. VIM. Dorsheimer was nomi-
mated by the caucus.
Michigan.
ST. MARY's SHIP CANAL

DETROIT, Jan. photographic advices from
Lansing report that the joint resolution au-
thorizing the transfer of st. Mary's Falls ship
canal to the United States government passed
the House to-day.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1879-01-21

Archbishop Purcells Deed of Trust.
CINCINNATI, Jan. 20.-The deed of trust given
by Archbishop Purcell to secure his creditors,
as mentioned in these dispatches last night,
was filed TODAY
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Ohio River Passenger Traye]

CINCINNATI, Jan. 20.-There was transported
upon the Ohio river and its tributaries above
this city during the past year one million and
half of passengers, of whom one was killed
and three injured
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THE OLD WORLD.

The Political Crisis in France Happily Set
tied and Vote of Confidence Adopted
Afghan Fanatics Attempting the Assassi-
nation of British Oficers-Further Re-
duction of Wages in the Cotton Districts
of England Announced.
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Louisiana.

New ORLEANS, Jan. 2O.-Senatorial caucus
Eustis, 80; Kenner, e.; Jonas, 81; Lewis, 8
rest scattering. No choice.
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A Chicago Woman.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 26.-Miss Mary Marshall
Of Chicago, began here tonight t., walk 2,7O(
quarter miles in 2, ZOO quarter hours.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1879-01-21

LONDON, Jan. 20.-The Oxford university
boat crew has declined to row with the Harvard
crew because of the lateness of the date
named.
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BANK OFFICERS INDICTED.

DAVENPORT, Ia, Jan 20.-A Gazette special
from Geneseo, ILL.,, says the mills Of W. L. Kid
der in that city, which originally cost 1897 1000,
together with $4,000 worth of stock, burned
this evening. Insurance on building, 5000;
stock fullv insnred
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A FEMALE ANCHORITE.
Milwaukee Sentinel.

a Rich WOneaa Shuts Herself from the
WOrtd-The Effect of disappointed
LOce
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LONDON, Jan. 2O.-The American bark Shoot
ing Star has sailed from Lisbon with Angel,
the defaulting secretary of the Pullman Palace
Gar company, on board.
OBITUARY.
PARIS Jan. 2O.-Admiral Touchard is dead.
Dodge City times., 1879-08-09

Since the rain-fall for the past two weeks, We
have the most encouraging reports from ali quar-
ters Of the renewal OF fresh grass on the plains
and table lands, and. judging from the daily
rains in every direction, We may yet confidently
expect plentiful supply Of grass and all kinds
Of stock roanded up with fat before the winter
months set in. A gentleman coming from Flor
ence yesterday by private conveyance reports
that the uplands between here and the Hard
scrabble have already begun 70 present quite .
creditsbie appearance along the lower route.
and the countenances Of all our stock men are
beginning to wear . look Of cheerful ness instead
of one OF sadness. Pueblo Cheiftain.
Dodge City times., 1879-08-09
NOTICE o. SALE

NOTICE 10 hereby given that will eler for
IN sale At public auction, q the door Of the
Court House, in Dodge City. Kansas.
ON rHE EIGHTH DAY OF SEPTEMBER,
A. d. 1879. at oae o'clock, p. ~. of said day,
the following described real estate. to.wit
Lot number seventeen in Block number tour-
teen, and Lot number fifteen in Block number
twentv-one. in Speareville, Ford county, Kan
sas: appraised ~ Lighty-fiFe dollars.
Taken as the property Of Mary E. Green, on
an order OF sale issued out Of the District
Court Of Ford cenaty. Kansas, upon judgment
rendered in said court against the said Mary Z.
Green and In favor OF the said Challis Brothers
D Co., for the sum Of $50 0O and interest. and
decreeing that the mortgage given to secure the
payment OF said Judgment be sold and the pro-
ceeds thereof be applied to the payment Of the
same. which said order Of sale was directed to
me W. b. Gasterson. Sheriff Of Ford county,
Kansas.
Dated this 7th day Of August, A. d. 1879.
W. B. MASTERSON, Sherif.
sua-St By L. NJ. DEPUY, Deputy sheriff.
Dodge City times., 1879-08-09
IsPRARRvlLLK HAPPENINGS.

Quite a number Of applications for
seed wheat. which the railrosd company
offers 70 furnish 1t cost price. have been
received at the agents Office.
james H. Mathers. Deputy County
Surveyor. has left for Wisconsin. whers
he intends to attend term at college to
perfect himself in his profession.
Oliver Jackson. formerly resident Of
this town, arrived here last week on q
visit from PlattsburR. Mo. He does not
deny that this place has q particular at.
traction for him.
Mr.. Osborne from New York State,
and An old acquaintance Of agent Potter.
arrived here last week and is 20 well pleas
cd that be will probably make this his fu-
ture home. He intends to purchase some
well improved Homestead in this nsigbbor
hood.
&C. d. Warden has sod his property
and harness business to Mr.. Bogarr, with
intention to engage in business at some
station further east on the line Of this
railroad.
Sheriff Christy was here from Larned
one dsv last week and proceeded to Ford>
ham, where he sold the buildinss and pro-
perty formerly belonging to Z. Simon, 1t
public auction.
1t il reported that the country alsng
the Sawlog Is infested with a. unusual
large number of wildcats playing havoc
among the chickens Of the residents IN
that neighborhoed.
Dodge City times., 1879-08-09

The County Road to the south line Of
the county. leading from the bridge, has
been surveyed bv County Surveyor Van
Tromp and viewed by Mess. Evans, Shinn
and Collar. appointed by the Board OF
Commissioners. The road makes almost
q straight line after leaving the ''divids"
south of the river, running eighteen miles
TO the southern lire Of the county. For
about three miles from the bridge she
road runs little irregular. following SEC
tion lines upon land taken up. The road
is one hundred feet wide. being forty feet
wider than ordinary roads. 1t will prove
Of great advantage and early settles road
location without disparagsmsnt.
Dodge City times., 1879-08-09

Some davs ago Nicholas Mayrath, who
has claim two miles from tho river and
l>2 miles southwest Of Dodge City, dis
covered while digging at . depth of ten
feet, Q bed of petrified oyster shells and
oak leaves. A few weeks ago We men~
toned the fact that Mr.. Mayrath found
the petrifed bones Of human skeleton
forty feet under ground. On his claim.
which lies on the upland. seems to De
bed of wonders.
Dodge City times., 1879-08-09

A band Of outlaws from the Indian Terriio.
~ made raid upon store 10 C,neyville,
Kan. Considerable money and property
was stolen. A cattle man eecspe1 robbery,
be having $500 on bic person. A detach-
msni Of Uni.ed States troops went in pur-
suit Of the raiders.
Dodge City times., 1879-08-09

1t is reported that gold and silver have been
found ia Mes. county. We do not kRow how
much; or in fact anything aboufit. That there
is gold. silver and green-backs in Ness. We have
no doubt, bu, they must be developed. Don't
all come at once until the..assayer's report has
been received. and even tn en- it would be well TO
have q, least one Gays provision ahead before
You begin to dig. lest you get hungry on faith
Pioneer
Dodge City times., 1879-08-09

There was fine rain Tuesday night. 1t
commenced TO fall gently At half-past u
O'Clock and continued during the night.
Thsrs was sweet smile over the earth on
Wednesday and all Nature was glad, 70,
the atmosphere was much refreshed.
Dodge City times., 1879-08-09

The ..pstato racket" resulted in fisti>
cuff between . white man and . negro.
The trouble was settled bv both men re-
nswing the fight at the bridge. whore af>
ter two blows the white man threw up
the sponge. The disgraceful proceeding
was witnessed by large number Of peo>
pie. the sympathy being with the colored
man who did not provoke the quarrel.
Dodge City times., 1879-08-09

Rev. Felix ]. Swembsrgh is lscturipg
on Colonization in Kansas before societies
in New York. An interesting account Of
one of his lectures in the New York Her
aid gives the reverend gentleman . tine
ssnd>Off. Father SwemberRh has been
successful in his efforts of coloniEotion in
Kansas, and we have no doubt hs will be
- equally successful in his present under
taking.
Dodge City times., 1879-08-09

The card of the Wright House. F. j.
Leonard. proprietor. appears in this Issue.
This house is being we'll pstronized and
10 becoming popular. Fred 10 An expert
enccd landlord and will make . success
in hotel mansgsment.
Dodge City times., 1879-08-09

Several slight skirmishes with the fsts
thus week. and . few black eyes and dis
mantled proboscides. Hesnan's practice
has supplantsd the border ruffian pistol.
and at this rate of progress the slight
wordy eruptions will terminate in wind
only. Hot sun was the cause.
Dodge City times., 1879-08-09

Tho Larned corrsspsD dent Of the Com>
monweaIth says complaint is made that .
greater number of bugs and insects arc
to be seen this season than on any former
occasion. and it 10 reported that Q certain
hug 10 destroyiug the short buffalo grass
on the Dry Walnut creek.
Dodge City times., 1879-08-09

The spread Of the yellow fever at Memphis and
vicinity has not been as rapid. during the past
week or two. as anticipated. and there Is An evil
dent decline in the excitement on the subject.
A part 10 NO doubt due to the prompt evacuation
Of the city by SO large . proportion Of the popu-
lstion.
Dodge City times., 1879-08-09

The following is the provision Of the
law in regard to the election Of township
school officers: An annual meeting of
each school district shall be held on the
second Thursday in August of each year
ct the school house belonging to the
school district At two O'Clock p. N.
Dodge City times., 1879-08-09
NOTICE TO BUILDEBS AND CON
TRACT0Rs.

Norice is hereby given that sealed proposals
will be received FOR building Of brick building
36x60 for school District No =. Ford count,
Kans. Bids will he received by &c. Zimmsr-
man, Pres iient tf the Board, until Saturday,
Angus, l6th, At , o olock y. m. at the same place
can be seen the plan and specifications. By or
der of the Board.
aua-3: VI. COLLAR, Clerk.
Dodge City times., 1879-08-09

A stalk Of m;llet four fest high and coz
tanning twsnsy-elght stoms. the growth
of one seed. vas byought to our Office by
I. 6. Everman. 1t was cultivated BY him
on land belonging to rs tso milss north
Of the city. We consider it very good
growth considering the dry weather We
hsc when the seed was sOwn. The yield
will be not oyer ton to the acre. about
half crop; very good for new ground
and o dry season.
Dodge City times., 1879-08-09

A pleasant episode of life on the bors
der was the moonlight pic ME Monday
night at A. J. Anthony's suburban resi-
deuce. There was large party present
and We regret indispcsition prevented US
from attending.
Dodge City times., 1879-08-09

The Globe-Democrat has establish ed an ''ice
mission" for the dessTying poor OF St. LOUIS.
That's the sort Of mission that rich folks COM
monty establish tor the benift Of their less for
tunate relations. 1t is popularity known IS the
cold shoulder.
Dodge City times., 1879-08-09

Several changes have taken place be-
hind the bars. J. H. Phillips 10 installed
as Treasurer at g. n. Hooyer's. The Rs>
nisl George Hinkle has gone into partner
shin with Fl. v. Cook.
Dodge City times., 1879-08-09

There Is some probability Of building .
commodious engine house at this division
this fall. As maLy as fifteen engines are
IN the yards here at one time. while the
present reuud house has cspccity of hold
ing only four locomotives.
Dodge City times., 1879-08-09

The rainfall Tuesday night was 93-l0o
Of an inch on Thursdsy I. .32 ihches. MAJ
king total of o Is inches up to this date.
A good beginning for the month. The
Signal Officers report shows fall Of $50
inches for July,
Dodge City times., 1879-08-09

John Newton of Dodge City, has been appoint
ed by the President ofthe U. s. 70 appear before
the examining board At West Point on commits
sion OF Second Lieutenant. We wish Mr. New
ten success and hope he will psss . successful
examination .-Leav Public Press.
Dodge City times., 1879-08-09

Fugiiives from yellow fever who hare
reached 81. Looi., Cbic,go and other in
fecied Districts, ase low rushing back to
Memphis ss place OF 20 ety.
Dodge City times., 1879-08-09

Then the Globe Il freebooter. 1t 10
not An organ. 1t has no political sagsci>
ty. The general opinion 10. without any
admission from that paper. that it doesn't
know much.
Dodge City times., 1879-08-09

w. II. Weed of Sweetvster, Texas.
spent few days in Dodge and shed tho
light Of his happy countenance upon his
numerous friends.
Dodge City times., 1879-08-09
BREAKING WANTED.

HlHE undersigned wants 800 acres Of sod
Il ground broken, IN lots Of not less than ten
acres to one party, on his land on Duck creek,
miles north Of Dodge City.
z. II. WRIGHT.
Dodge City times., 1879-08-09

Who says business in Dodge is poor1
The house Of Wright. Beverley & Co. on
Saturday last sold nearly q. 800 Of goods.
principally for the cattle camps.
Dodge City times., 1879-08-09

H. W. johnson captured tarantuia last Sun
day morning. carrying on its back about dog
en- young ones. II was villainsus looking in
sect. but not 30 large rs then stive Of Texas.-
Kinsley Graphic.
Dodge City times., 1879-08-09

The srasshoppers have invaded Ohio, and are
causing great destruction Of crops. Hundreds
of acres Of cats are being cut before they are
ripe, in order to save half crop. Corn is also
beng much injured.
Dodge City times., 1879-08-09

Teams are generally busy getting ready to SOW
. large acreage this fall. more would be sewn ii
farmers could get . chance 70 borrow seed
Many Of them will have nothing 70 do with the
begging outfit.-Ness County Pioneer.
Dodge City times., 1879-08-09

Hon. R. N. Wright. Of Dodge City. proposes
putting iu three hundred acres Of wheat this Sea-
son. We were always under the impression that
Bob. was built fora granger instead OF . one
horse politician.-Leavenwsrth Public Press.
Dodge City times., 1879-08-09

George Prescott. Of Larned. and Mics
NinsE. Vsuvoorhis, Of spearovills. were
married By Rev. o. w. Wright Oh Thurs.
day. Il was quiet ceremony.
Dodge City times., 1879-08-09

A considerable emigration movement has be-
gun among the farmers OF Lancashire. England.
their destination being Manitoba.
Dodge City times., 1879-08-09

POTATOES. CARRIAGES aud other We
ErABLEs constantly on hand. and deliv>
cred free of charge By N. COLLAR.
Dodge City times., 1879-08-09

At the Wright House saloon the best of
liquors sre served. A. j. Peacock 10 an
old an experienced hand 1t serving up
fancy and delicious drinks. Give him o
call all ye that are thirsty.
Dodge City times., 1879-08-09

A new railroad project Is on foot-the Leav-
snwerth and Southwestern 1t will cross the
A, T., as. f., at or near Great Bend. running
thence to Dodge City or some other point In the
southwest .-Ellinwood Express.
Dodge City times., 1879-08-09

Bsloit Courier: sport hes begun m resl ear
nest. Every day crowds of.Soys 60 into the
country and capture suails, chickens elk, bufis-
10. jack rabbiss. antelope. tisers elephants, rhi-
noceroses, camels, Zulus. hoodoos, and snipe.
Dodge City times., 1879-08-09

CHICKENS. EGGS AND BUTTER constaD-
tly on hand at NJ. COLLARS. Delivered
free of charge.
Dodge City times., 1879-08-09

catching establishment in this city. where val
liable dogs are kindly cared for Ill their owners
pay royalty for having them tied up and ad-
vertised.
Dodge City times., 1879-08-09

Coffey s. Mcintyre have one of the finest
stocks of goods in. the city. near the depot.
Dodge City times., 1879-08-09

when he is red and study civil service in Its ma
tive wilds.
Dodge City times., 1879-08-09

Martin G. Smith and MISS Emma Carl
ton wers married at Garden City. Tues
day, by Rev. w. d. Williams
Dodge City times., 1879-08-09

The entire assessment Of the State foots mp
el44'soo, o0s. an increase ever last year OF u,
600, 90.
Dodge City times., 1879-08-09

Clothing, Dry Goods and . general as.
sortment Of first-class goods. at the new
store of Coffey & Mcintyre, near depot.
Dodge City times., 1879-08-09

C. L. Psmsroy has resigned as principal Of
the Emporia normal schools
Dodge City times., 1879-08-09

The number Of hOmesteads taken in Kansas
since il organization ss Q State is said to Be-
81, ,5Oo
Dodge City times., 1879-08-09

ID. sheedv is in the city. He has re-
moved his cattle to western NsbrAska.
Dodge City times., 1879-08-09

LARGE HOUSE zen SALE.
A house containing six r0ODs, situated
on one of the principal streets in Dodge
CITY, for sale. Apply at this Office.
Dodge City times., 1879-08-09

have few more Croquet setts that ]
will close out at cost.
JAMES E, CURLEIT.
Dodge City times., 1879-08-09

The Board Of County Commissioners on
Monday last made the following levies to
pay the interest on school and county in
dobtednese:
Dodge City times., 1879-08-09

The outlaw raid upon CAneyvillr suggests
that the Jane. boys have left Texss and
come up to help open the Indian Terriiery.
Dodge City times., 1879-08-09

Judge Sam Asrshall took trip to the
mountains to lock after some mining in
terests.
Dodge City times., 1879-08-09

Full line of Millinery goods, at Coney
& McIntyre's.
Dodge City times., 1879-08-09

Mems Hats at James E. Cnrlett's, for
o. 90 each.
Dodge City times., 1879-08-09

Front window of u stOre-room for rent.
Apply to NJ. COLLAR.
Dodge City times., 1879-08-09

Another fine rain all day Thursday. /
Was soeksr.
Dodge City times., 1879-08-09

J. w. Everlev. the now Signal Ofacer
has arrived and will shortly relieve Mr..
Clspdsnon. who will b. assigned to an
important station.
Dodge City times., 1879-08-09

Advices from Yokohama state that Gen. Gran
will leave for the United States the last Of August
Dodge City times., 1879-08-09
POST OFFICE A0U1s:

From z A. n. to 9. p. n. Money Orders
issued from "a. y. to 6P. ~ Sundays
excepted, II. J. FRINGER, P. II.
Dodge City times., 1879-08-09

Tho Globe is no, an organ" Nuf ssd.
Dodge City times., 1879-08-09

The irrepressible Sam Wsod will har>
angue the people Of Dodge City. Aug. Is.
Dodge City times., 1879-08-09

Go to James E. Curlett's for Notions. &c.
Dodge City times., 1879-08-09

Millinery good at Cofey 4 McIntvre's.
Dodge City times., 1879-08-09
Bravo!l Ersvo ~!

Be not "afraid'-of she gang.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-10-29
FIRES.

CUMBERLAND, Md, Oct 28.-The fire
in the Piukerton tunnel. on the Pittsburg and
Copnelsville division of the Baltimore u
Ohio Railway, has burned out all the tim
bers of the tunnel, and it is supposed a
vein of coal 10 the mountains above tie
tunnel has taken fire. as the smoke is issu-
ing from the mountains at several points
above the tunnell. The chief civil engineer
of the road and assistants are at the tun-
mel, and have begun building-a temporary
track around the mountains which will be
completed.
SAN Francisco, Oct ga FIRE 10 Col
fax this morning DESTROYED the Chinese
quarter and burned one block in the busi
ness portion of the town. A Chinese
woman was burnt to death. A mum Der OF
families are destitute. Loss. $4,000; in
surauce. $1,000
RICHMOND. Va, Oct. 28.-Inteliipence
is received here tonight that fire is rag
log at West Point. on the cotton platform
of the Richmond, York River & Chesa-
peake railroad, upon which were 1000
bales of cotton awaiting transportation
northward. The FIRE originated in the
cotton and the flames spread to the ex-
tensive wharves adjoining the platform.
One of the Baltimore steamers being al
the wharf the dummy pumps were put &c
work and kept the ire in check for time