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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-10-26
Tennensee Id Annnfa,

Nashville American, 81
In a consultation with Commits.
sioner Hawkins, yesterday afternoon,
an American reporter asked him why
Tennessee had not been represented at
at the international Cotton Exposition
at Atlanta, through the Bureau Of
Agriculture, Statistics, Mines and
immigration. In response, the Com
missioner said that it vas altogether
on account Of the want Of funds to
make a creditable exhibit, and it were
better to make no exhibition at all
than a poor one. He felt that, with
the meager appropriation made by the
Legislature, the Bureau was unable 10
bear any extra expense; or, at least,
provide a sufficient amount Of money
TO do Justice to our agricultural, com
mercial and timber resources. He
felt satisfied that Tennessee could
excel the world in the variety Of its
products, their excellence, and the
numberless practical uses to which
they could be put. He would have
been more than pleased to have had
Tennessee prominently represented
before the world at atlanta because
he desired to see her take front rank
among the States, TO which she was
justly entitled.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-10-26
Bird Seed, Bird Gravel, Mocklng Bird
Food, Bird Restorsr. Oliver, FInnls &
Co,
Fires.

An alarm Of fire was sounded yes
terday afternoon. The Park Hotel,
east side Of Court, was reported in q
blaze, the flames having been kindled
in a cellar or basement beneath the
kitchen. The FIRE was soon extin-
guished, and its origin is a mystery.
No insurance and loss triAing.
Between nine and ten O'Clock lasi
night the house Of Alex. Kennedy
colored, on Mosby street, near Jonel
avenue, was destroyed by fire. TIT
premises, including furniture ant
clothing, we're entirely destroyed. Mr.
Kennedy had no insurance. II il
stated hat a defective aue caused the
FIRE, but Mr.. Kennedy believes incen.
diarism did il. The adjoining house
owned by Mr.. A. NJ. Boyd, had on,
side partially burned of, and wa
damaged about $500. No insurance
A colored man named Campbell hac
his domicile in the latter.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-10-26
Creditors Left.

Another merchant has failed over
on the Little Rock and Fort Smith
railroad, at Alma. His name is D.
W. Brodie, and he owes $500 mainly
here and at st. Louis.
From Pine Bluff the report also
comes that G. S. Reed, formerly Of
Denmark, Tenn, but for the past
three years cropping near Pine Bluff,
has cleared out, leaving $4,000 or more
of unsettled debts behind. He sold
a large part Of his crop before depart
ing and carried off large lot Of mort
gagged mules and rolling stock. Among
the losers are Gabe Meyer, $500; F.
Tomlinson, $1,000; Rev. NJ. Mccoy,
$1,000.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-10-26
LEDGER LIES

Diaries ior g at Williams.
Snowflake biscuit Lyle 4 Shields
Oysters every style. Crystal Palace
Brown 4 Jones, coal dealers, 22
Main street.
Moon sets to night ten minutes
before seven.
Strictly choice new molasses TO-
morrow at Lyle & Shields.
The Sheriff horse run of yestel-
day, hut wasn't hurt.
Worcester sauce and tomato catsup
by the gallon at Jytle & Shields.
Fogs prevail st present after night
and in the carly morning, along the
Southern rivers.
The interesting question now seems
to be whether wheat was worth 14li
or l4lt. 1t seems bard to answer.
The hunters time is at hand. A
little yeuis1n, some wild ducks and
other game were to be seen 10 our
markett this morning.
The Commonwealth Lottery will
distribute many valuable prizes among
its t~icketholders next Monday. Tick.
cts can be had at the usual place.
Mr.. Fred Wolfe, the railroad mag
nate, is expected here within the mex
ten days to look after the letting 0
contracts to build the railway between
this city and Holly Springs.
The Chicks had a drill last night
The Porter Rifles also met, and agree,
to meet the Quapaws at Helena two
weeks from Saturday next, the prizr
being not less than $1,000 ner nor.
than $1,000.
The cotton belt bulletin says n.
rain fell over the cotton area yester
day. 1t was raining a little down a
San Antonio, Texas, this morning
Fair weather is promised to-da
throughout this feedon.
tits curious, but fact, that no matte
how deserted the streets appear to b,
a drunken nan in the hands Of a pc
liceman and on his way to the static
house is sure to draw a crowd. Th
drunken the man, the bigger Ii
crowd.
Late last night a person purchase
some groceries from Mrs. Yazori
corner Second and Mill streets, Chez
sea, and handed her a ten dollar bil
to change, which she did, and after h
left discovered it was bogus. He ha
not been arrested.
Several barrels of pistols, takel
from prisoners, have accumulated il
the Clerks Office Of The Crimina
Court, and Judge Horigan has ordered
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-10-26
POLICE POINTS.

Half dozen cases on the docket TO-
day.
John Hines, a HeDglishman, more
than half drunk, went islandward. He
will return after twenty days.
Esquire Quigley viii investigate the
case Of Will Coleman. the crap and
pistol shooter, this evening.
A few teams, who have not yet pro-
cured a license, are being looked out
for. One of them vas driven in yes
terday.
Cheap john" a dealer in old
clodinks, as be is named on the docket,
and Ben Parker, a sassy darky, we're
examined by His Honor to-day, for
creating 4 disturbance about the price
Of a second hand vest Of the George
Washington pattern, and fined 81
each.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-10-26

them to be thrown overheard On hi
deepest side of the dump boat.
number Of our suburban people
have fresh young potatoes, choice
radishes, snap beans, nice tOmatoe:
and like vegetables at present. Straw
berry plants are blooming, so an
cherry and other fruit trees, aud the
prospect is really spring like,
A reception is announced to b
given next Friday evening at the res,
idenoe of Judge J. W. Clapp, on Nc
Lemore avenue, in the cnvirons Of the
city, complimentary to Mr.. ]. w,
Clapp, jr., and wife, recently married
at GAINESVILLE, Tenn.
The mercury marked 46s in exposed
places this morning, but there wa no
sign Of frost. Tender vegetation is
still green and thrifty. The tempera-
ture yesterday ranged from IS to 7SS,
with i light southwest breeze most Of
the day, and none at al at intervals.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-10-26

An elegant line Of Ladies' Linen
and Lace Collars, latest styles,
Lace and Null Fiehus, Lace Ties
and Handkerchief, Boys Shirt
Waists. For bargains in the
above line coll AZ
GERBER e. METTE,
267 Main Street 114t
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-10-26
GEORGE sCHILLY's
Hot or Cold Lunches ana she
Best Beer.

Mr.. Schilly's large and commodious
establishment, on West Court street,
is a great convenience and a popular
resort With business and workingmen.
An excellent lunch, hot or cold, or
even a regular meal can be had at a
very small cost. German dishes.
Wiener Wurst, Schweitzer Kase,
Bologna sausage, etc., ETC., furnished
and set in the best style. At the bar
the best beer, Rhine wine and other
drinkables are served by the popular
George in person. The place is quiet,
roomy comfortable and accessible, and
commands a large run of desirable
customers. So much for knowing
how to meet the wants of the business
public.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-10-26
Mrs. smith Indicted.

The grand jury yesterday found a
true bill against Mrs. Smith, charged
with being concerned in the taking
off Of her former husband, Mr.. Frank
Moore, mysteriously murdered in a
house on Union street several years
ago. Officers went to the residence Of
Mrs. Smith near last midnight and
kept her under surveillance.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-10-26
Ienbrie's Theatcr.

The Willie Edouin Sparks combi-
nation appeared before a liberal
audience again last night and their
patchwork play, unique acting and
queer doiugs had a hilarious influence
upon the temper ofthe majority. The
troupe appear again tonight, continue
tomorrow and viii close on Friday
night They present their amusing
and folicsOme play on each occasion.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-10-26

If you want a first. class boot or
shoe made, go to Voegeli & Co., as
they only employ the best mechanics
and use none but the best material.
Solar Tip children's shoes a specially.
42t
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-10-26
John WALSH, UNDERTAKES,
34I Second Street. 1887,

S~eIErIsing Buckwheat, prepared in
Memphis, from the very best New
York State Bu~clkwheat. For sale by
all retail grOcers. 45t
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-10-26
Use SeIErising Buckwheat. 4
Buy Pitcher Pumps of Browne
MIduInfer rIerrrmnLinp.

MidwInteF Merrymaking.
A royal entertainment is limited at,
as contemplated. or in preparation to
come off on old Christmas, or Twelfth
Night the6th Of January next. 1t is ru-
mored that the characters will repre-.
sent the Louis XIV period and will
be Of a very elaborate and gorgeous
description. The preliminary ar
rangements are under way, and il
continued to completion it will be one
Of the most elegant "bal masques'
ever given in the city.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-10-26

The very finest lava, MaraCaIbO,
Mocha and Rio cOifees that money will
buy, Roasted daily at Oliver, FlnnIe &
Co.'s.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-10-26

HearyLuehrmann's ladies' and
gents oyster pari0rs are now
open for the season. AT
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-10-26

New Shaker Preserves, New IelIles,
New CItrOn, New Currants, New Prunes,
New Ralslns. Oliver, Finnle & Co.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-10-26

Homemade Butter, schmIer
and Hand Kase, at GEORGES,
No " court street. 1897
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-10-26

The best and coolest Beer and
best of Liquors and Cigars, at
GEORGES. 1897
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-10-26
IMPORTED CIGARS
Fresh, Rich and Oily
Just received by
X. g~Anao1son 20 co.,
Opposite Peabody Motel.
COURTHOUSE NOTES.
COURTHOUSE t

Tho case Of Esquire T. P. Lewis,
accused of rescuing a prisoner, was
continued until November Sd.
A deed from P. NJ. Patterson ct TX
to J. L. Goodloe was recorded to. day.
Twelve instruments we're recorded
yesterday.
A license to marry was issued Ia. day
to Caleb Rice aud Mamie Peterson.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-10-26

Pure Apple Vinegar, Pickle
Vinegar White Wine Vinegar and
all kinds of Spices for Picking,
oliver, FInnie e. 90. 45f
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YOu VIII buy 1t.
MAYS 81 90 shirt. 42t

Il. B. Mallory & Cos. famous Ar
row Brand Baltimore oysters.
S. CLEMENT, Sole Agent,
46f Sc Bealstreet
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Fish in Greaf Onnnliiiea

For frying and baking purposes also
choice Chicago celery, at s, Clements,
Sc Beal street. 40
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-10-26

Henry Luehrmenn's ladies' and
gents Oyster parlOrs r now
open for the season. AT
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-10-26
Notice!

NOheel
Roller skates, $3.50 per pair; Lang
hammer harps, l5c, and all the latest
wesklies, magazines and Libraries at
New York prices at
DICKENS CURIOSITY SHOP,
2S5 Second street, opp. POstofice.
Reelfoot perch and trout, just re-
ceiyed at ]. A. SignaigO's, 27S and $50
Second street. SIT
California pear cider. Buckham &
Campbell. 81
Buy Hose Cartsof Browne, 40 Madison
silver Noon Yeast Powder
manufactured by us nj home and
known 10 be absolutely pure and
free from ali aduIteFatiOnS, and
fall strength.
45t Oliver, Finnie d Co.
BEST REFINED COOKING OIL,
f. ). TURNBULL,
234 Main 81. Alt
HenryLuehrmann's ladies' and
gents Oyster ParlOFs are now
open for the season. at
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-10-26

4. FraRslOli, 2s2 Front, receives
shell Oysters daily by express.
lC&
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-10-26

New RuckwAeat. Creamery Butler,
Pure Sugar Syrup, Maple Syrup.
Oliver, FlHnie & Co.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-10-26
The best sc Cigar In The city Is
THE SWEET I0g
20 be found at
COHN'S,
230 Mafn street. Dot
BEST REFINED COOKING OIL,
y. J.TURNBULL,
23a Main 81. alt

Ladies Beaver, Felt,Straw, Chip and Leg
horn Hats reshaped. Goodyear, $50 End.
n
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-10-26

Use the %SeIf.rfsing Buekwheat,
which is prepared I'm Memphis. II is
the very best that can be made. For
sale by all retail grOeers. 4t
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-10-26

Oatmeal, Cracked Wheat, Sra
ham Flour, NeRYOrk State Buck
wheat. Oliver, Finnie & Go. 49,
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BEEF
Received daily per Express.
III. SEESSEL, SIR, & SON.,
Cor. Jefferson and Second.
34t
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New Hams, New breakfast Ba-
con, New Cotton Seed Cooking
Oil, Oliver, Finnie d Co. 45t
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Buy Well Pipe of Browne, 40 Madison
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-10-26
Bay Gas Fixtures Of Browne.

Pare Strained Honey.
81 BUCKHAM & CAMPBELL.
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SeIf.risinS Duchwneat. Always
ready for use; no failures; can make
delicious cakes In 1--WE minutes. For
sale by all retail grOeers. 4i
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-10-26

Buy Hose of Browne, 40 Madison.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-10-26

venisOn steaks and Roasta,
Quaiis ana Squirrels,
Red snapper and salmon,
Reel FootLake Perch and Trout,
Fresh kentucky Eggs,
shaker Preserves.
VICTOR ID. FUCHS.
50 and Al JEFFERSON street.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-10-26

New Process SILVER MOOn Flour,
none BETTER Royal Flour las
good as any.
At Oliver, Finnie d Co,
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BEST REFINED COOKING OIL,
F. J.TURNBULL,
234 Main Il. Alt

HenryLuelirmann's ladies' and
gents Oyster P~arlOrs are now
open for the season. at
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p~anFEssIoNAL.

* C5LBHAN, JEzries q The Peace
j.. E,-zv Pzblis AID ColMisstoner Q
DsszE ssse51i ztt1i1r given % colsenon
Hrss crafty. OEcs - Frsrta lsr
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-10-26

NAY ua-s mali hassi h.sh, E.sr e.
- a. Il efrsrE rgEt ear LtDeFbl
rT4E-t VII se Pai1bT " LIS
HM rsVlsTills. IeLn
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1881-02-10
HURDERRD MISTAKE.
4 sfuu hSiiis His Wife Thinking She
D. Gucst Ot sEis saOnse.

CHART rrg q II Va, Feb : list
evening wHHe woman weut into John
ID mp'l huust. 10 Checksriown, Charlotte
county, aud asked to stay day or tive
She seemed 10 heve plenty Of money.
pcmp had only oue good chamber in the
house, snd told hsI she could occupy that.
He accordingly put her in there, giVine:
her d bed by the side of his wite.a bed.
Demps, seeinP that she bad money, deter
mined to murder her, aud last gigbt he
crtp. iEtu tbs raaui, armed With ah axe
Il seems thJt biz Wit, a.d the OtueI
woman had ehauPeG hti1 during The
pigbt y mp went 10 the trd VIII Gh ht.
supposed tho Ru, st occupied He could
only distinguish tine outlines OF the figure,
and he deuIi 1t two murderous bows with
the axe.
The noise awUke the sleeper in the
other bed, and the man discovered by her
screams thst he had murdered his own
wife. He ii I'd from the room, and. for
tunstely for her safety the woman qaitted
the house. Dsmp returned late, carried
the body of his wife into a clump Of woods
near by, and buried it by the light of q
torch. He then went back, aud was en-.
gagged in burning the bed sheets when
arrested.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1881-02-10
DRUMMRD TO DEATH
Immense Slaughter oil Rats In n
Pennsy iyRnia Gown.

New Castle tFa.) News.
The most remarkable phenomenon was
witnessed in the Second ward, this city, on
Friday afternoon of last week, being no
1883 than large numbers OF rats being
enticed to their dtath by the roll of
drums. A number of the small boys OF
lhiA city, hearing 1t said that rats could be
brought out Of their holes by the beating
of drums, determined 10 try the expert
msnt. So procuring number of these
instruments of martial music and half a
dozen dogs with weakness for rat Il lsh
hey proceeded to barn rear Pearson's
Touring mill, i'll whicn structure were
known to dwell many weilfed rodents
who subssted on the contents of the grain
bits near by.
3atiuniug part of their number with
drums in the hay y-mow Of the stable, aud
the others ut the doors with the dogs
ev rybody WAS eager for the fray. The
dfummers brought their sticks dowu on
tho taut calfskiu, and soon the building
4hock 10 lis very Foundation with the
deufeniug roll. Several boys had been
stationed al various knot-holes in the Il or
Ut the hay NOV, and these youths. peering
down into the emi-darknes5 beiow, soon
ssw htJle t~inkling eyeA appear at certain
lpertures all around the epartnient
beneath.
The drumming was continued, and the
sharp pointed noses and then sleek bodies
Of rats came from the holes. Soon the
rapid rolling of the drums seemed to excite
the rodents to point beyond self-cDntrOl.
rhey began TO cap5f aud whisk around
the stable f,or rs II intox Gated. They
ran arouud the f,ed bins In wild chase
| after each other So rapidly did they
turn corners that their tails snapped with
a report like that Of bull whGeker's whip
aud making the fl lur fly from their oaudai
appsndagos SO as to fill the apartment With
dust.
Now was the time for action. The boys
with tho dogs were sgnaled the doUrs
| were opened and the hungry clniues let
! II on thtm. The unfortunate rats seemed
to be uLd-r spell and made no attempt
Saugbter reigned Supreme. and when it
ind sunS'ded the fl Or wls covered with
,pa bndles Of i3 rails. Again were the
( jtuins called into roquisilIon, and the
-ans tcene eusued again. This time 3S
rats bit The aust.
/ Tha boys continued thin operations with
,hNr drums and dogs al tue afternoon.
/ knd when evening came thors were pied
/ up ID frOr OF the stable, mnpeled, cnt and
! torn, the bodies of 40 rates, 10 fact all
/ Tue rnde0ts which had lived aud thrivsd
for ssrs Oh the grain In the mill had been
I tcGA!Iy GXlGImiDHted.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1881-02-10
WILT rs. GRTER.
Decisi0n Ia Patent Case Last
November by Judge Bradford.


November by Judge Bradford.
Saturday week Judge Bradford, of the
United States Court, rendered decision
in the patent case of Wilt vs. Grier. j.
F. Wilt, OF Philadelphia, brought sui,
against e. ). Grier, of Milford, for alleged
infringement.
Wilt was represented by Worth Osgoud,
Esq, member of the Nav York bar, who
is patent lawyer Of some celebrity.
Grier's case was conducted by Hon George
p. Fisher Of this State, ard the case was
argued on the l6.h and 17th OF last
November.
MIR. Wilt is the owner of an invention
known as the Reynolds Automatic Fruit
Dryer, originally invented and owned by
A. Q. Reynolds of Chicago. It passed
into the possession Of other parties. snd
finally came to be owned by the plaintiff
in this case
MIR. Grier patented fruit dryer which
VIII claimed was an infringement on his
pgtaGt and therefore the suit wasbrought t
and tried.
The Reynolds patent has five claims,
ANA the fourth claim, which was alleged
to have been infrlnRgd, is in relation TO a
suspending device in connection with
fruit tray7, the outer walls Of which con
sti!ute the exterior OF the stack or dryer.
The pCsnt OF infringement is ia the
mode of raising the trays Tor the purpose
OF inserting oBs of fresh fruit at the bot
tom. The Reynoids system Is very simple,
consisting OF a rope and windtass, while
that Of the 4rier patent ia more cumber-
some ana does the work by peeus OF
racbeis eHd other curtrivanoes from
beneath,
The matter turned upon the point
whether the Gfier plane was mechanical
equivalent to that employed by Wilt.
Judge Bradford decided ibst it vas and
that Gfiei's patent is an infringement.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1881-02-10
THE ooLoRHD SCHOOLS.
Wore Delegates AppOinted-a Petit
tiOn Out and sseing Signed.

The coloted men of Kent county on
Tuesday elected 10 delegates to the State
convention to he held ut Dover on tins
10Th inst. fbe meeting WAS held at
Smyrna The delegates ara:
Lewis Hamilton, Rev George II
Waters, William F. Hill, Rev. CHARLES
Potts, R4v. j. Wilkshelp, Abraham Gibbs,
George +. polk Swell Moore, Henry
Reese ard Chunles Lum
Sussex county hBs not yet been heard
from but viii be ready in coed time
The following petition is being signed
quite numerousiy i'll various parts OF the
State:
To The HDnordLies, Hle Senator's and Rep
reseItdtjreS Of lie people Of Ueldlrdre, in
General assembly mt: The undersigned
citizens Of the State OF Delaware would most
respectfully represent that under the laws
now existing in the State of Delaware. prOvi-
sion has been made for the general education
of eolored minors, we would therefore. most
respectfully aud earnestly petition the
General Assembly now III session to enact
such free school law as will guarantee unto
all the minor children in this state equal free
school privileges. This is to say. that all
male citizens. Of lawful age, OF the State
shall be taxed for school purposes and that
schools shall be provided for all children. the
teachers for the same to be paid ont OF
monies raised by taN for school purposes and
the dividends from the general funds of the
State Of Delaware. and that. us far rs possible.
equal facilities shall be given to all children
III the State to require a free school educa-
ton, Nc.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1881-02-10
4 FIlTTLY FROZEN no DEJTH
TerriDie Dsstituiion and Suffering
of settlers in Miunesoia-Gat OEf
From supplies of Fuei or Food
Sud "a aunr,.hgnstaus

Snd Appr-hensiOus.
81. PAUL, MISN., Feb. A gentleman
Who came from Wgseca last night says that
the greatest destitution exists on the
wiupna 4 ST Peter branch of the Chicago
h Northeastern railway, beyond Sleepy
Eye station, u point about 40 miles west of
St. Peter On Wednesday ono Burke, Il
roadmgsler on that section, located 1T
Bsrns, thu next station beyond Sleepy
Eye. discovered whole family frozen to
deah.
Burke, while Mt work with his msn III the
road uni,r his charge, noticed a shanty
/ close by FROM which Lo smoke issued
Sesirg evidstv1 that the place was il
hahited tine party visited the premises ard
forced oper h- door. 81 hen horrible seht
greeted their eyes Upon a squaiid couch
| and uu the hJor " tbe wretchtd bowel lay
father, mother ard children. evidently =
whole family, frrZpn 1t q in death. Word
was al once sent to the nearest town and
arrangements were made 20 care for the
Remains OF tie unfortunate faulty.
Uuusnal d. tsti'utiou il repuried amor q
! lhe tarr,, rs west # tho Slcery Eve Il il
stated that 10 trains csrrt ne furl have
2ass,d d SIS, py Eye Fince DsosnlGsr ~ b.
The country is u broad expanse Of preni.,
with hardly STICK OF timber within pi!cs
If the railroad S.tiers bave hlStsi ed
/ thther, tshun claims ard d luded by The
nlid wiuttrH o. III. past few Years have
prt usda sufficient provision ageinsE the
.-Serr cold Of thn present ,eason. They
hav4 been obliged 10 burn fencing, furpi-
tIre, pieces nj boards from their houses
Md wen tho woodnork Of their farm
4rhiucry
0 % matt reported 10 the agent at
Was' co ,ha, b. coald not obtain fuel, had
burned much of his furniture, and that
| the cabinet organ would heve to go uext.
! Ii is impossible TO reach many of the set.
| tiers, Gs the railroads ara drifted with
srow and the wagon roads are impossible,
Il il fesrel that many more victims will
starve or be frozen TO death before help
can reach them.