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Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1880-05-12

The Democratic county conven-
tion 10 select delegates to attend
the State convention will he held
in this city on Saturday. May 90.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1880-05-12

The Alpena Pioneer defends the
peripatetic Streeter, and in so do
ing has undertaken a very hugh
task. Ii is mistaken in saying the
self-styled professor" has all he
can do in An Sable lin the way of
piano-tnning) and Oscoda. The
man was here but few days, and
as near rs we can ascertain proved
himself anything but q thorough
musician. Whether justly or I'M
justly accused. II Is certain he is in
bad odor in number of commnni-
ties in this State, or the local papers
lie like the father of lies.-Au Sa-
BILE and Oscoda News.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1880-05-12

II Is an undcniable fact that Masters
& Folkerts are selling the best quality
OF boots and shoes at prices that defy
competition. Go and see them.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1880-05-12

Remember the grand opening OF flnC
dress goods, Tuesday and Wednesday
next. &. II. HAwLEy & Co.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1880-05-12
OUR TELEPHONE.

Rain almost every night for the
past week.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1880-05-12

+. s. Goodrich has removed tn
one of his residences on Third
street, and c. II. Reynolds occu-
pies rooms in the store building.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1880-05-12

p. M"Dade has just put ont
shade trees in front IT his premises
at the corner of Third street and
Washington avenue.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1880-05-12

A new society. known "a the st.
Jean Baptiste Societe, has been re-
Gently organised ip this city, and
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1880-05-12

A new sidewalk in front of the
stores Of J. Monaghan and John
rowe & Donnelly is very notice
able Improvement.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1880-05-12

The rear Of the drive on the
North Branch is now below Sunk
en- Lake, and there is an abundance
of water.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1880-05-12
Lace Buntings at.
G r. HAwLEy & Co.'S,

The two printers in the office of
the Pressure Isle County Advance,
at Rogers City. Phillip A. Bedaour
and Chas. S Platz, had the misfor-
time to fall from a swing on FRI
dav last. receiving injuries which
will keep them from duty for some
time. Bedaonr had both bones of
the right arm broken near the
wrist, AMI the wrist dislocated
Pla'z had his shoulder dislocated.
and was otherwise severely bruised.
This places orr friend, Larke, in
urgent need Of printers, which we
hope he has secured ere this.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1880-05-12

Peter Naylor, a resident of Long
Rapids, came to this city on Sat
urday, the LIST, and Ivy the time
night came he was considerably
under the influence of liqnor. He
was seen during the evening, but
not since. and it is feared that he
has been drowned. Search has
been made, the river dragged. aud
all efforts exerted 10 find some
trace Of the missing man. but Of
no avail. Various minors are
afoat, Int nothing definite has been
ascertained. Time only. it now
seems, will solve the mystery.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1880-05-12

Save 10 to 20 per cent. by buying car
pets at, G X. HAwLFY Il Cos.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1880-05-12

Everything at the store OF Mrs Tumlm
Of the latest styles. and direct from New
York.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1880-05-12

Johnrowe & Donneily have @
new awning.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1880-05-12

Tuesday and Wednesday. May the IL
and 10. we will hold special opening oil
fine spring dress goods. comprising the
entire stock of our Bay City house, which
Is the largest and finest Of any In the
State. The ladies are particularly re.
quested to be present ut the opening, as
1t will comprise Il larger and finer stock
than ever before, and that, rs n result Of
doing cash business, our prices will
he lower than the same goods can be
bought In Detroit.
&. II, H>wLEY & Co.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1880-05-12

Johnston's Sarscpariila. Yellow Dock
aud Dandc,ion is the cheep'st and best
Blood remedy In use. as IL only costs q
a, lar for quart hottie. Try ".
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1880-05-12

c. Chilson, with fruit and orna-
mental trees, is i'm town.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1880-05-12
Installation.

At the regular meeting Of the l..
o, G. r., on Friday evening last, the
following officers were installed
w. G. I'll. w. Wilson.
w. V. T-Miss A. b. Mckenzie.
w. r. 81. III. Ellis.
W. miss .Iennette Levi.
w. f. ST l.. Kneal.
w. NJ IF. A. Bingham.
w. /. G.-AIiss Jesse Russell.
w. o. G.-Wm. Hatton.
w. C.-Wm. Butler.
w. ID. M.-Miss A. Mcdonald.
w. A. S.-NEiss A. j. Goodfellow.
w. r. II. S.-Miss A. Newcomb.
w. l. II. S.-AIiss C. Hanly.
P. w. G. T.-W. j. Humphrey.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1880-05-12

Carpets at less than New York whole
sale prices. G. r. HAwLEY u Go.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1880-05-12

Attend the grand summer opening OF
Ms. Tumins today spc 70 morrow.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1880-05-12
Two Days Only.

DR.. Shelton was called to Alco-
ma almost every day last week.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1880-05-12
Single Wood,

N .arly dry, at Campbellville, at 40 cents
per cord
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1880-05-12

z. NJ. Knight has gone east, and
will doubtless purchase the material
for the new uniforms for the
| Guards.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1880-05-12
A GOLD WATCH FREE

To every worsing agents. male OF female.
Agents are clearing from A. To Ais u day on our
goods. in addition 10 above premium. Send 10 for
sample, or Al for full outfit and secure your coun-
ty. The Messenger Publishing Company,
457mf Lewisburg, IA.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1880-05-12

Geo. Carson has purchased the
brick store next south Of John
rowe g. Donnelly's, Of Albert Pack.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1880-05-12

work being under the supervision
OF s. ID. Hess, OF Bay City.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1880-05-12

Carpets for the millions at,
g. ". HAwLEy q Co.'S.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1880-05-12

AGENTS WANTED for the best and fast sell
HIng pictorial books and Bibles. Prices reducrd
30 per cent. National Publishing Co, Philadel'
phia, Pa 4S6ml
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1880-05-12

The Ada Gray troupe met will
full houses nj An Sable and Tawas
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1880-05-12
Agents Wanted
Pictorial Books and Bible,
For our popular and fast selling

We have the largest and best hooks for the
prices ever sold. Bibles contain 1900 engravings,
Big premiums in books, and cash Extrnorcin-
airy inducements 70 agents. Address,
l57yt j. w. STONE & co, Toledo. q.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1880-05-12

The Globe Hotel erects n new
sign and donns u fresh coat of
paint.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1880-05-12

Isaac Brehner is preparing for
The erection Of two dwellings on
Lewis street.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1880-05-12

Mrs. Bateman, daughter Of B.
r. Luce, is expected in Alpena to-
morrow.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1880-05-12

The organ man courts death.
He wants the fool killer to visit the
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1880-05-12

Almost every boat brings fresh
arrivals Of settlers for Alpena
county.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1880-05-12

Save money ny buying carpets At,
G. II. fIAwLKYs & Co.'S.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1880-05-12

Advertisements OF Ave lines or less inserted in
this column ,t lac per week. and &c for each Rddi-
tional line. II continued for three months or
longer, 2h pet cent. dicount nom these figures. In
all eases cash to accompany orders.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1880-05-12

yVTANTED.--A situation by young man, as a
w Clerk. Salary no hiact Can bring best OF
references Address, q. O., care Alpena House.
CITY.
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III ED


BURGESS. On February 9th. 1880, MARY H..
wife Of George Burgess. and eldest daughter of j.
l. Ashby, esd, of this city.
Funeral from the residence of Charles n. Bur-
gees, l41o Columbia street, IL O'Clock Wednesday
CROWN. On Monday February9 Q, 1880, at 7 30
O'clock y. M. SARAH IoNE, beloved wife of VIM 8.
Crown, and daughter of II. Il ID. and Lucy Howes.
Funeral ct O'Clock p. m, Wednesday, February
vices at TriI ity Church.
McHUGH. On the morning of February 10.
1880. DENNIS McHUGH. in the sixtieth year OF his
Funerel on Thursday morning, February IL.
from st. Dominic's Church. at O'Clock sharp
MILLER. At 10 O'Clock a. N. Monday February
3, $780, Mrs. ANNIE MILLER.
Funeral from residence 1908 R street northwest.
at O'clock Wednesday morning.
MUSSEY. On Tuesday, February TO- 1880. at
Z 10 a. M, SUSAN VICTORIA BARRETT MUssEY. aged
10 years, l month and &c days. youngest daughter
Announcement of funeral to morrow. 2
MYERS. On the morning of February 10, 1880.
JOSIAH I. MYERS, in the eighty-eighth year of his
The funeral will take place from his son-in laws
on Thursday the 10th instant. at O'Clock p. m
Friends Of the family are respectfully invited to
parers please copy.l
REILLY. On Monday, February 9, 1880. at II 80
in the t year Of her as ALICE i''
Funeral will take place from her late residence,
O'clock m. Friends of the family are invited
attend.
relict Of the late Geo G. Sie6er aged seventy
years.
Funeral to take place from st. Johns Chapel,
Beltsville, Prince George county, Nd, at O'Clock
PM Wednesday, February IL.
rs, SMITH On February 3, 1880 at o'clock o. M.
IN it'll, in the twenty fourth year of her age.
F1el DIS and reatives respectfully in yited to
ATTEND the funeral services at Trinity Church,
Georgetown, d, c., on Thursday, February 18th.
at 80 O'Clock. High mass to be held.
SOhRELL. On February 9. 1880 after short
hnt Painful Illness she entered into rest in full hope
of a blissful immortality, HENRIETTA, wife of the
late Jacob Sorrel in the sixty eighth year of her
age.
Past her suffering, past her pain
Cease to weep, for tears vain.
God called her home. He thought best,
And with her Saviour she's at rest
Funeral will take place from her sons residence,
405 Thirteen and Half street southwest. on
Thurs day. February 18th, at 2 O'Clock pm. Rel
atiyes and friends are invited to attend.
YOUNG. At Laurel, on Monday morning, Febru-
airy g. 1880, VIM II. Young, aged thirty nine years.
Funeral at St. Philips p. E. Church. Laurel,
Wednesday. February IL, 1880, at pm.
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fEAFFrL AND FATAL EXPLOSION or Nrrro.
SLsckkiNR-A telegram from Bradford. PA !.
r TT; y says: This morning at O'Clock Howard
S s ana James Feeney started from this
Cty LOT Soievllle In two horse sleigh carryinc
WIN tbtm 100 pounds OF nitro glycerine. AZ
POINT on The road four miles from Be5ifori the
Slelgn upset. which caused the explosjOn ar tina
compound. Feeney jumped from the sleigh tnss
as II was going over. Racket was thrown INV
leet nom the scene and instantly Killed his
t2dy being horribly mangled. His right leg WAS
shattered into mass OF shapeleSS flesh and his
side ard shoulder were shocSingly torn. A hole
" as torn In the frozen road bed twenty feet IN
length and fifteen In width. In this excavation
ireeny was found covered with the debris hut
sim alive His escape rom instant death is re-
gaIded as almost miracle. At present the exact
nature OF his injuries cannot be ascertained He
" as removed 10 a house near by. where phySi-
clans are now attending him. The sleigh was
blown 10 atoms and both horses were Killed.
1he house OF Charles Seeley, q one-Story aud A
half frame building, fiftyfeet distant was shaken
10 pieces by the conclusion. Mrs. Seeley was
sitting in the house ut the time, but escaped
serious injury. large frame dwelling occupied
bN Henry Dollon. five rods away. vas also COM
pletely wrecked but did not fall Mrs. Dollon
ara SIX children were in the building at the
tine, but suffered no further injury than a ter
rble shock. The windows, mirrors and wall
ornaments were smashed to atoms barn was
also wrecked by the conclusion. IIackett the
Nan Killed, was twenty-seven years OF age and
III married,
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AUCTION SALES.
THIS AFTERNOON.
nUNcANsoN BROS. Auct,oneers.

TRUSTEES, SALE OF VALUABLE PROPERTY
CiRCLE, Al AUcTioN. ~ - ~
By virtue Of . deed o. trust given to me. -
and duly recorded in hber No. I9s, folio l79, %a8
ty, in the District of Columbia, and by written re-
guest Of the holder of notes, viii offer for sale, on
IuasadEsDA!, THE 10TH DAY OF FEBRUARY, A. D.
iss ~ h $50 oGh2ok M in front OF the prem a
situate and lying in the city Of Washington, D. O..
and known as Lots g and III. in Morrison's subivi-
sion Of lots IN 5e square numbered two hun;
upon the ground plat Of said city lot having q
front of twenty feet (20l Thirteenth street west
and running back one hundred and five feet to an
Thousand one hundred q 10Y co., SQUARE feet '~ Of
ground and lot g, having front Of nineteen (19,
feet and seven 90 inches, on said Thirteenth street
Q55) feet one and one half I'D inch to said alley
thirty feet wide containing three thousand and
thirty eight feet of ground, saving and excepting
conveyed to one Joseph H. Robinson by deed dated
April 18th, 1872, and recorded in liber 676 folio
45s, one Of the land records for said Washington,
with 1h all the
Entertainments to the same belonging or in any wise
apPertaipinR.
cured by this deed Of trust unpaid which will be
stated ut the sale, will expense of SALE in cash. and
the balance at twelve months. for which the notes
Of the purchaser, bearing interest from day Of
sold, will be taken. deposit of 300 viii be
required of the purchaser at the time of sale AL
Conveyancng, &c, at purchasers cost. Terms of
sale to be complied with in seven days, otherwise
the Trustee reserves the right to resell the property
at the risk and cost of the defaulting purchaser,
after giving five days public notice Of such resale
in some newspaper RH5gshed n MasslnTt rma, 90
janis. II. m. W. f&ds
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GEN. GRANTS PosITIoS.-An editorial in
TIC \. \. Tn''S says: A near personal AMI
ronliCal friend OF eX-PreSident Grant, who
doubtless knows whereof lie speaks. authorizes
the 10lloNing as correct statement OF the
Gcnerals position with reference 10 the preSi-
d' ncS: fe says Gen. Grant Is NOT now nor haS
ne ever been, candidate for the presidential
M mllatlon; but should the republican national
convention nominate him In the same manner
a. any other candidate would be nominated he
would deem il his duty to the country and the
patty 10 accept. Travelling abroad he was a
stranger 10 the contest now going on for the
presidential nomination and has written no
letters on the subject to any person. and all as
scrtfons to the contrary are without foundation
in fact"
Last Saturday night the Grant party were
present al family reception OF Pedro Dlaz Her
Tera. navy captain In Havana. The General
remained at home. having received telegram
announcing the death OF his intimate friend
Adolph +. Borie. Sunday afternoon the party
drove about the city, viewing the carnival
SPORTS. Last night they attended the usual
Monday reception OF Gen. Callegas, at the pal
ace.
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OUNCANSON BROS. Auctioneers.

TRUSTEES SALE OF THREE FRAME Dwell
lINGS AND LOTS ON SIXTEENTH STREET,
NEAR SCOTT STATUE AND LOUISE HOME,
NORTHWEST, AT AUCTION.
By virtue Of a deed Of trust, daily recorded %xi
records for the District of Columbia. and at ~:
the request of the party secured, we will sell on
TUESDAY, THE 17TH DAY OF FEBRUARY. A. D.
1880, AT 80 O'CLOCK P. M In front Of the prem
Uses, all that piece parcel of ground situate lying
and being in the city of WASHINGTON, in the District
of Columbia, and known and dist nguished on the
ground plat or plan thereof as lot numbered eight
49,, in square numbered one hundred and ninety
six Q96), together with all the improvements. ways,
eseements, rights. PRIVILEGES appurtenaces and
Entertainments to the same belonging Or in any wise
appertaining.
This valuable lot has front Of sixty-one feet on
18th street northwest in the same square with the
'Louise Home" and near SCOTS statue. The in
provements consist Of three Frame Dwelling
Houses
Terms: One third cash. balance Of purchase
money in equal instalments, at ak. twelve and
eighteen months, notes to be secured by deed Of
trust on the property sold, and to bear seven per
cent. interest, all cash at option Of purchaser.
Conveyancing, &C., OF purchasers cost deposit
of $500 required when the property is struck OF.
Terms to be complied ". th in days, otherwise the
Trustees the right to resell the property at
the risk and cost Of the defauting purchaser after
giving five days notice Of such resale in some news
paper published In Washington, D. Q.
ROBERT 0. H0LTZ4AN,l Trustaes.
ROBERT COLEMAN. A1ns''''.
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ROMANCE m PORT JERvIs-An empioye of the
Erie railway, c. F. Morgan, was sent to Goshen
jail for tri1ing offence. Soon after, he was one
OF the party OF three who chOked a German
effect general jail delivery, but the plan failed.
Morgan was then sent to state prison for ten
Years, The wife procured divorce and mar
RED Frank 0de painter ahn. OF Port Jer r 0iell
uary. On the Goth OF January Mrs. Gussie Nor
gan was married to Mr.. C. F. Welch, VINO
proves to be q. F. Morgan, who was released
from prison for his exceptional good behavior
and who. under his new name, hopes to yet be-
come useful and respected member OF society.
~ Y. Sam oh.
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RIVAL JUDGES IN VIRGINIA COUNTY COURT
1t was expected that there would be clash OF
authority In the Henrlco county (Va) court
yesterday between the incumbent. Judge Minor,
and Judge-elect Waddell the latter being one
or the eighty new judges elected since January
by the legislature. who. it Is claimed cannot
assume ONCE until January next The two
judges, however, agreed to submit the question
Involved to the state supreme court. Both
Judges opened court successfully, caused the
grand Jury to be called, and committed deputy
sheriff for refusing to obey the orders OF the
court, which latter procedure Is the means used
to get the question before the supreme court
whose decision will settle all the cases
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A HOAX, APPAREETLY.-The story of the
si25,OO0 robbery on the steps of the sub-trea-
sury is believed to be hoax: Mr.. Kenneth AL
bro. the reported loser of that amount in regis
tered bonds, is not known AID caanot be found
here The Sub-treaSury received a dispatch
yesterday afternoon from Washington saying
that no registered bonds are standing In that
name The opinion OF the newspap er-dealer at
the sub-treasury corner is also dead against the
reported robbery in his neighborhood-N. 7.
Rl1.Ld
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AUCTION SALES.

SPECIAL AUCTION SALE
GAS FIXTURE AND RL9SbrNa ESTABLISH
MENT
MIR. JOHN Fl. KIDD,
No. 16S WEST FAYETTE STREET,
Near Ford's Opera House. Baltimore Nd,
WHo Is DECLINING BUSINESS.
We will sell at the above premises, on wEDNES-
DAY, FEBRUARY IL. 1880, AT 10 O'CLOCK A. M
THE ENTIRE REMAINING STOCK OF BEAU
I1FUL GAS FIXTURES, ELEG mt FANCY
GOODS, MACHINERY, MATERI Al, AND
STAPLE GOODS CON TANNED THEREIN
GAS FIXTURES.
Chandeliers, Hall Lights and Brackets in Crystal
Polished Brass Gilt. Bronze. Silver and Ebony. OF
Prismatic. Sily cred Glass and Metal Ref,ectors.
Library Chandeliers, Portable Gas Lights.
Newell Lights. Gas Stoves Street Lamps.
Etched and Cut and Ground Glass Globes.
FANCY GOODS.
Bronze Clocks, Bronze Groups, Palsy Portable
Gas Lights, Bronze Portable LIGHTS, Sanctuary
Lamps, Mirrors, Vases, htchsd and Decorated
Argand Shades, Marbleized Pedestal-, &c.
MACHINERY, FIXTURES AND STAPLE
GOODS.
Pipe Cutting Machine Tools, Benches, Vises,
PiTe Concessions. Dies. Fittings, &c Water-closet
Bowls Wash Basins, Brackets PENDANTS, OIL GOODS,
LaHIs, Gas stoves, &c. Eleeant Store Fixtures,
specially designed for this estahlshnent-A nerican
Steam safe, L etter Press, Desks, Chairs, &C.
Gaia .oa3es now ready.
Terms cash.
q. A. KIRKLAND CO., Aucss.,
Rat Nd
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DESTRUCTIVE FIRE IN PhfLADELPHTA.-The
Chatham mill, an extensive three story brick
structure In Philadelphia. was destroyed by fire
last evening involving loss of over sIs0, O0O
The mill was In operation at the time of the
discovery of the flames. which were caused ny
the overheatiDg OF journal In the rear OF the
third floor. The property Is owned and princi-
pally occupied by HarpSt. Montague & Co.. car
pet weasers. Their loss is Sa5 OaO Isaac Stead,
carpet yarn manufacturer. losses $50 900: Dolan
Bros. same business S25. 000 and VIM Topham.
spinning. $4,000. Insurance $3.50. 900.
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A FEARFUL TRAGEDY Is THE RESULT OF CHEAP
NOVEL REApING.-Mrs. Dillingham; the victim
OF her nephew'S fendSh assault. at Londonder-
ry. NH. was Still alive yesterday but expected
10 die before midnight. Young Dillingham;
seems hardly 10 realize his situation. He Is said
TO be victim OF cheap novel reading. Diliing-
ham has confessed that he first shot and then
outraged bis aunt.
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THE EVENING STAR.
DAY..........February 10, 1Sse.
CONGRESSIONAL.
Conclusion of Yesterday. Proceed.
EOCSE.-After our report closed :


EOUSE-After our report closed
Mr. Dunn, from the committee on puhiit
lands moved TO suspend the rules and pass the
bill to establls title to lots in the Hot Springs
reservations, Arkansas Owing to numerous
objections the motion was modified so as ia
only consider the bIli. The modified motion
was agreed to-yeaS 1885, hays 65.
The House thereupon proceeded TO the conSid-
eTation Of the bill.
Mr.. Dunn gave history OF the whole subject,
and a0vCcaied the passage OF the bill.s
Mr.. Mcmahon represented the importance of
the government keeping enough OF the property
as sanatarfum for its invalid soldiers.
Mr.. Conger objected to the bill rs giving away
Tor mere pittance 10 squatters. without a par
ucie OF legal right, property which, IL put ap at
auction, could be sold at from $4,000 to $50 900
an acre.
MI White remarked that the bill completely
changed the report of the commissioners, and
That Its practical effect would be 10 give the
government $40. 900 for this property. instead of
S5oO,0oO or 100000. He was not willing to vote
on such bill with such a summary discussion
lie thought the bill would keep, and NJ Jnere-
fore moved an adjournment.
Inc House thereupon. at O'Clock. adjour l,-i