The semi-weekly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1879-1882, 1881-09-12


itory symptoms except the animal not
eating quite as we'll as usual were
noticeable On Friday the DR.. was
informed by a very experienced
Phila. vetinary surgeon that "without
any question the fatal disease was
caused by fractured rib, although
he CDR II might have been entirely
ignorant of the fact. "Hs had known
(the surgeon added) horses to have
FIVE ribs broken and yet not affecting
for the time being their general con-
dition though death afterward en-
sued" This disease appears to have
been quite prevalent in this section
the past season. Dir. Edward Rigg
having lost a noble animal, and again
one owned by resident of Beverly
CITY STREET LAMPS.
In late issue we mentioned COM
plants of the dimness of the gas
arising from the glass of the lamps
nor being kept clean. We credited
the lamplighters as being very
capable officers, and asked who was
responsible for the condition of the
lamps. We have since learned, and
in manly manner from ops of the
lamplighters, that the duty referred
to devolves upon them, that efforts
have been made by himself and col
leagues to keep the glass clean, but
owing to the excessively dry summer,
and the very dusty condition of many
streets, it has been impossible to do
SO, without expanding more time
than is expected in the service, and
for which no remuneration would
probably be granted by the Council.
The question then arises, would it not
be policy when the present city con-
tract with the gas company expires to
embody in new contract, not only
furnishing the gas, but also lighting,
and keeping the burners and glass in
thorough order.
DOTS.
Hon. Clarkson N. Potter arrived
in town on Thursday, being summon
ed here upon the decease Of his
venerable and highly esteemed
mother-in-law, Mrs. Louisa Ann
Mitchell The obsequies as announ-
ced la this issue, will be held this
(Monday) in st. Mary's church at
4 P. NJ.
We acknowledge with thanks the
receipt of complimentary ticket
to the forthcoming Moorestown Fair
from Mr.. ]. G. Watkins, the Record
ing Secretary of the Society.
We note with pleasure that Mr..
Joseph X. WINS Of this city as we
were informed by "Trentonian"
few days since, was the master mason
who laid up the front Of the elegant
mansion Costing some S25,000) of
Mr.. Evans in that attractive city.
Other cities undoubtedly have ex-
cellent mechanics in every line, but
better cannot be found than in Bur-
lington.
The special service of prayer held
in behalf of our beloved President at
all our churches yesterday, responded
to the united supplication Of the
country for his recovery.
Chief VIM. NJ. Jeffries of the Fire
Department anticipated leaving town
this Monday morning to attend st
Richmond, Va, a convention Of the
fire chiefs Of the United States.
Chief J. is one of the Vice Presidents
of the National Convention"
We learn that the electric alarm
apparatus for the fire department use
erected by Messrs. Patrick 4 Carter
of Philadelphia, is completed, and
meets the entire satisfaction Of the
committee appointed by the Hon.
Council with power to set
A rare treat, Healy's Hiberniap
Minstrels, are to appear at Birch's
Opera House in this city on Wednes-
day and Thursday. evening this week.
and az a matinee also on Thursday
afternoon. Comprising tableaux Of
ireland, grand feature in the per-
Torrance, with descriptive lecture,
and songs such as the Healy troupe
only can sing, and most laughable yet
refined sketches. We predict that a
crowded house will greet their ap-
pearance in this city after an absence
of many years. See adv. in to-day's
issue.
The game of base ball ON Saturday,
Burlington vs. Trenton, was won by
our home club. Score 3 to 2. There
was a good attendance, and although
sour" nine was short three regular
mon the game was well-played. Cur
rie's splendid pitching received much
praise, while Pfeiffer as catcher and
base-runner is a success. 'Rah fer