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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-03-16
kNcREASE or SMALL-POX.

It was reported last night that tnere were
fifteen cases Of smallpox In the Reception hospa5 Nv
,o oo OF East sixteenthst The sufferers wore said to
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HEAVY MORTGAGE RECORDED.

| Chicago, March ia GlspaIch rom OeS
! Mones Iowa, says: - mortgage for S4O00OO0
executed by the Chicago Milwaukee and ST. Paul Rail
road Company Z the Farmers Loan and Trust Com
pluy OF York, recorded III This county yester
| g.
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roRrrGy COMpANIEs IN MICHIGAY.

DETROIT, Mich, March 15.-The House of
Representatives Of the State Legislature passed this az
ernn0n by a vote Of 50 70 %, bill to compel foreign
railway companies operating roads I'm this state % keep
their neral offices in the state. The bill is aimed at the
Grand Trunk Line.
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DIED.

ANaELI-on Saturday, March l2 at Client N.Y., ROby B.,
T ws q al hs ase 4ssdsncs in Client on Fourth day. March
~, az III
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-03-16

RAILWAY FERRY AT QUEBEC.
OTTAWA, March 15.-The Dominion and quebec Gov
crnnens hnyo agreed to establish railway ferry
the River ST. Lawrence ut quebec.
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RELATIVE VALUE OF GOLD AND SILVER.
THE MONETARY CONFERENCE TO De HELD AT PARIS
on APRIL TO-

ROME, Tuesday, March Is. 1881.
The invitation addressed to Italy to take
part in lhe Monetary Conference by the Marquis dc
NoaiIl1s the Ambassador OF France In French and hy
Mr. Marsh the American Minister, IN English concludes
as fOllows:
THIS Conference win meet I'm Paris the 10th OF
April 10 consider and aCOpt, with fIc view OF admitting
the acceptance Of the Governments represented NJ Tue
Conference plan and system for the establishment Nv
means OF Interna Onal Convention, OF the use OF god
and silver as brmctallic money according TO- n liked
relativp yalue between those metals,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-03-16

VVI,y sufIer from rheumatism Dyspepsia Gout oavel
Diabetes when yoa DO cured BY usns tke only 9enupe
and iopta lad Of all respectable druggists eIocers
and vine merchants tl.i s. ~
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-03-16
TRIBUNE LOCAL OBSERVATIONS

Tuagra howitns oa-onetre' yadon, in' sy G
M divisions oi ti1e of the ~ 3
I5t l. white tine represents ne olAl9a
Is the during tnll4 hours lt ooee w
The Vaiafi0rH rlfufe nIlcitcl ~ '"'
nuts Pharmacy Broadway
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CALIFORNIA MINING SToCKS.

SAX Francisco, March 15.-Ihe following are
the closing official prices OF mining stocks to-day:
ycst.rI,v ,rotav YESTERDAY To-day
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-03-16

Senator H. B. ANTHONY Mrs JULIA WARD HOWE.
President and Mrs T. A. p Mrs JESSIE Bk0SS LLOYD
Mrs JAMES BARRow, Hon. Il: 9: Mcco RMIcE,
MOSES s. BEACH. Mrs. HUGH MCCpLLOCH,
Mira III. BEECKMAN, Rev. Dr. n MAYNARD,
Mrs. BE11NEK Mis-. I. F. MEAGHER,
Hon j. and Mrs. BIGELoW, Senator & Mn. r. MILLER
Mrs. John r. BLEECKER, Senator j. y MORRILL,.
airs. SAMUEL BOWLES, Rev Il. HEBER NEWTON.
Prof. and Mrs. V. BOTTA. J. r. OSGOOD.
Judge J. r. BRADY, Admiral PORTER,
AZ. G. BUTLER Mrs II. W. REED.
Hon. !. g. CARLISLE. N. C., Col W. IL. REYNOLDS.
Ex.GOvD. Observation-Disclosures DR.. g. =. ROBINSON,
Gen u +, CLARKE, Mrs.SHER MAN S.ROGERS,
Mr. ana Mrs. :. /. CLEMENS Rev DIR. J. II. RYLANCE.
Rev ROBERT COLLYER, senator ALVIN SAU NDERS,
Mrs Senator DAWES. Gen. II {. SCHENCK
Gen j. H. DEVEREUX, Gen. W. 4. SHERMAN,
P1f Il Mrs. r. o. DOREMUS Hon. A II. STEPHENS,M NJ. G.
Miss SYLVIA I. EASTMAN, Mrs. A. B. STONE.
Hon. d. DUDLEY FIELD, Mr.. and Mrs. r. A. STORRS,
Miss KATE FIELD. Mr.. and Mrs l.. d: N. SWEAT,
Mr. and Mrs. J. T. FIELDS, Rev. Dr. WIN. VI. TAYLOR
Mrs WILLARD FILLMORE, Mrs. JOHN D. TOWNSEND,
Hon. JOHN NJ. FRANCIS, SINCLAIR TOCSEY
Mrs Gen J. c. FREMONT, SALEM II. WALES, -
Mrs. Az DINEr GILBERT, Nj. and Mrs Z. D. WARNER,
Gen. r. l.. GIBSON. NJ. G.. LESTER WALLACk,
Or EGBERT GUERNSEY, CHARLES WATKOUS,
MUEAT HALSrEAD, Or. and Mrs. II. =. WEII.
Mrs. Cen W. ;. HANCOCK, Mrs Prof A. NJ. WHEELER.
RJFUS HATCH Governor c. c. VAN ZANDT,
MI a Mrs w. d. HOWELLS Prof. Il Mrs. f. 1. Y0UMANS,
Dr J @. HOLLAND, &c, &C., &C.
The preferred stockholders purchase Ladies, Gentlemcns
and Chidrens Attire and Dry Goods az wholesale prices
Original subscribers OF T. 20 loo shares secure al
BY means Of this association executed
In NewIOrk BY post with the same certainty AS personal
Instructions we're given.
PRICES OF ENGLISH SOCIETIES STOCK;
Army and Navy IS paid sells for $40
Civil Service cooperative, 80 paid. sells Tor $50
Civil Service supply. 81 80 paid sells for $3.50
Applications be MADE by letter. ncloang s. each share
Prospectus of 49,. ,-.-,-,-- 60.
liz Fifthavcnue. NeW.IOrk cay
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-03-16

The Foreign Mails for tne weeH endaG ; ICRDAf March
a M Tor Europe, by steamship Parthia VIA Queenstown
for France must be specially adoressea and
al D. m for France direct by steamship Labrador,
Havie. THURSDAY at $3.50 a. N, for EHTope by steam
shin Bate Queenstown correspondence Tor Germany
and France must De- specially aldresse ana az ll;3Ol M
Tor Furope steamship Geer via Plymouth CherOOaTg
and Hamburg on SATURDAY at 3:SOa h, fOr Europe By
hip City Berlin Queenstown correspondence for
Oeruauy and scotland be specially addresse ani at
4SU A. m. or scotland direct by steamship Ethiopia, via
Glasgow IL a for Europe BY steamship Donan.
via southampton ana Bremen The mails Tor the West In
dies Brazil and Argentine leave New York March IA The
mails for Porto March 10. The mails
for yt leave NewYork March IT, The mails for Culn
Nexc5 leave NeYork March II. The mails jamaica
MaIaclibO SayAnla, SC, leave NewIors March Is The
mails for VeneZuea and Curacao leave NewYork March ID
Tbe mails for GreytOWn ana also for Belize and Bay lei
ouds leave NewYOrK March 10. The us for China ana
Japan leave Francisco Aprl2 The mails Tor AOstra
o.. leave san Francisco April D.
~ II. c. PEARSON. Acting Postmaster
Post Office NeW.YorK March ~, ISL.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-03-16

Immense success.
TWO THOUSAND SUBSCRIBERS
IN FOUR DAYS.
APPLICATIONS DAILY INCREASING IL NUMBER
LIST WILL SOON CLOSE.
ISSUE OF s25 PREFERRED STOCK.
COOPERATIVE DRESS ASSOCIATION, LIMITEr.
CAPITAL s25OOOO IN s25 SHARES.
COMMISSIONERS
ISAAC H. BAILEY, Merchant spruce-st
GEO. R. BLANCHARD. Vice Pres. Erie Railway.
JAMES NJ DRAKE Banker walLst
JOSEPH a. JAMESON, jameson, Smith & Getting, bans
ers WaLst.
THOMAS B. MUsGRAvE Banker Pinest.
E. C. sTEDMAN, Banker Pine-st.
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5uerlGl Notlres

5uerlGI Nonces
A. Edward sehcnclI. AuctiOueer.
BRIC.A.BRAC. BRICA.BRAC
EXECUTORS SALE OF
Real India and Cancels Hair shawlS old and very rars
China Porcelains Superb EmbrOdere3 and Persian
Tabecots antique and few OH Paintings
exceedingly collection OF Laces,
VTae Fausse Valeniennes Brussels ChantDy, Nene
tan Point and other Cabinet and Museum Lace Antique
Parasols also q valuable collection.
OF BRIc.ABRAC,
TO be peTemptoTily sold at auction AZ tho
sCHENCK ART GALLERY, No. 81 NaSsau-st,
ON THURSDAY, FRIDAY AND SATURDAY,
March II, Is and 49, at THREE O'Clock each day.
RusseIs Ice Cream delivered to Families SOC per quart
BY Tie gallon. Churches, 25c. per quart. Established
1851 No 2 Bible House
ffenry A. Daniels VI. D. IA LsNngtoaava 29shsi
Hours, 70 / an15 507.
Attention " g5nu n3n.
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Pn.t Omce Nnlice.

Piles permanently erldlclted witlin three weeks No
knife Caturs All 20 ;tal dsslseB curtL Crc1
nr containing ree .enceS D. AOYF ~ West 2tthst
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-03-16

Tho Navajo Mining Company has declared {
dividend of 20 cents per share.
Connecticut western news., 1881-04-27

and hurt his foot so badly that when he came out he could hardly walk. (Ws shall expect something smart again in the Gazette this week, about Canaan's organizations.)
 Station agent George Oldfeld, ot West Cornwall, thought he detected rank and of fensive smell, as he was clearing up the de- pot office the other day, and moved boxes, barrels and packages to find whence it emanat. ed and failing to discover anything, he left the doors open couple of hours to give the room an "airing;" but the unpleasant smell still clung to the room, and the mystery re- mained unsolved, until new idea struck George. Picking up small express package addressed to Dutchman. he examined it and found it to contain -limburger cheese in the very worst stages.
 A powder magazine in Stratford, two or three miles from Bridgeport, exploded last Thursday, and shook Bridgeport like an earth quake shock. No lives were lost. The mag azine contained about 1000 kegs of powder, or about IS tons, and the cause of the explo- sion it is thought was caused by couple of men practising with rife short distance from the magazine. There were two other magazines close by, containing about the same amount of powder, which, fortunately, did not explode The damage in Bridgeport in smashed windows, is estimated at $5, ,OOO, and the powder was worth as much more
Connecticut western news., 1881-04-27
CORRESPONDENCE.
Falls YiAl@Ees

kNA1S Village
 Rev D. M. Moore exchanged pulpits with Rev Mr. Hull of Ellsworth Sunday
 MT. and Mrs. Lee French and family visited friends ln Danbury Saturday.
 Mir. George K. Bartram has been building new barn.
 Mrs Henry H. Wolfe of Amesylle goes this week to New York after new goods to replenish her millinery stock.
 Miss Mary Parsells of New Milford return ed to her home Saturday, after few days visit with friends in Amesville.
 Mr. Elias Hart is saving wood with his horsepower saw, for MT. U. H. Miner this week.
 Miss Aggie Potter of Sharon station is se- riously i'll at the house of MT. Dwight Erin. ton. She is attended by her mother.
 Mrs. H M Holmes has 8 fine line of mill linery goods of all grades, to suit customers.
 Farmers residing in this section are busy engaged in getting their oats in the ground during the fine weather we are having.
 Mrs Maria Mott of Amesville, and Miss Kinnie Ensign of Lime Rock returned Satur- day from ap extended visit to Huntington, W. Va.
 According to reports, they have short court ships in Salisbury, for young couple who had not previously met were introduced one night. and married the next.
 Mr. Harry Sheppard went to Hartford last Tuesday, where he has found employment.
 The union communion service of the Cong. churches in town will be holden at the church at South Canaan next Sunday.
 Three gentlemen from this place went trout fishing down in Cornwall last week. and after a days sport returned with only-well, the market has uot been oTersracked since.
 At recent meeting of the joint committee of both Cong. churches, it was the unanimous request to Rev. D. M Moore, that he recon slider and withdraw his letter, resigning as pastor of those churches, and after mature de.
Connecticut western news., 1881-04-27
VICLNII Y.

New Preston Hill is trailed with arbutus.
 Torrington has tho whooping cough badly.
 Judge Beardsley has sailed for Europe on pleasure trip.
 Waterbury cats have five toes on each foot, just like 'melican man.
 Greenfield has a l2 acres blowing match next Saturday, for $55. in prizes.
 Patrick Dunn's dwelling house in Collins vile was burned to the ground last Monday.
 Gov. Bigelow went to Governors Island last Wednesday and called on Gen, Hancock
 Jonathan Hine of Washington is made as comfortable as possible" with cancer in his stomach.
 Miss H. E. Wells of Lakeville, who has been spending the winter in Florida, has returned to Litchfeld.
 A German woman was burned to death while burning brush in Q swamp at Canton last W sdnesday.
 The Windsor Locks Journal is year old, and although it isn't through sucking, it has cut it's eye-teeth.
 Falls Village tried hard to scare itself into quite make it out.
 There is four feet of snow in the straight and crooked paths of Washington, but few there are that find it.
 The policy shops in Waterbury are to be broken up The "best policy" hasn't very strong foothold in Waterbury.
 Mrs, Alonzo Barnum of Bridgewater stuck 6 stub through her hand the other day, says a corr xespondent, who fails to tell whether it was stub of cigar, pencil or what.
Connecticut western news., 1881-04-27
RS. P. SEYMOUR.

FURNISHING NGUNDERTAKER, Baskets, bur A ial robes and everything pertaining to the business at the lowest possible prices. deliver cd at residences without extra charge. Per sonal attention given to preserving the dead. 1 have chemicals and the most approved ice- chest and every facility for keeping bodies, and will take charge of funerals when desired. References by permission. W. W. Welch, M D.. J. N: Cowles, J. B. Eidridge, K. L. Gay lord, k. I. Crissey.
 Samples may be seen at my house or at Sparks Co.'S store at any time.
 Norfolk Conn. March 1 1879. At
Connecticut western news., 1881-04-27

GoDEY's LADY's Book FOR MAY is full of good things. The contents comprise beau tiful steel plate designed by Darley, repre- senting scene in Dickens "Great Expecta tions." double page. Colored Fashion plate,a Diagram Pattern for child's walking dress an intensely interesting complete novel by Estelle Thomson, entitled "A Story of the Sea-" the usual number of short stories, po- ems, and sketches, Frugal Art Letters, Recipes, Games and Puzzles, Work Depart. ment, Editors Comments on Fashionsi Book Reviews, etc. And all through this old favor- ite there runs pure and elevated tone.
Connecticut western news., 1881-04-27
For the NEWS.
 Spring Poetry.

"Will some one send us some poetry on Spring. g."-EDIToR. What do you say, John, Want some poetry on Spring Hash of all seasons :-snow, Rain, mud, and everything. Go get your girl, John, All cro~cusses are out Now meander OCT the fields, Why not go way round about? Go seeking creeping fern. For arbutus take look Keep cool headed. John, Don't fall in the brook. Make . stop and rest, John, When you find & sunny bank, Feed her spring poetry as fast Al you can turn the crank. Put in dew drops and rose buds, Pansies, violets and daff1es, Mix it in 80 nicely, John, She won't mistrust you talking taffy.
  Put to her that little question, Do it so "kind O nice" She'll say ''Yes, this lovely spring." And not-"Put it on the ice." U.C.
Connecticut western news., 1881-04-27
The Greatest Rlessinr,

A simple, pure harmless remedy, that cures every time, and prevents disease by Keeping the blood pure stomach regular, kid. neys and liver active, is the greatest blessing ever conferred upon man. Hop Bittsrs Is that remedy, and it's proprietors are being blessed by thousands who have been saved and cured by It Will you try 1t? See anoth CT column -Eagle.
 D. R.V. G. cured me of Dyspepsia and Urinal difficulty. No one should be without it. Truly, A. A. Hewlett, President Salt Springs National Bank,
 Syracuse, N. Y. Guaranteed by all Druggists.
Connecticut western news., 1881-04-27
Notice.

., FORBID all persons trusting my son, Will liam w. Barney. on my account as I shall pay no debts of his contracting
 WATSON BARNEY.
 Falls Village, Ct., April 18th, 1881. Iw44
Connecticut western news., 1881-04-27

subscription AccOunt.-The date on the eslorsd slip of paper with the name of the sub scriber. shows the time to which the sub. scripei0n fs paid; thus, R. B. Smith 6Juls0 indicates that MT. Smith has paid for his paper to Juy s. 1880. It ls hoped that subscribers will see on their papers. is always correct. and when they pay for . renewal of their subscription. will ob- proper credit. and In the event of error to in- fern Rs for correction at once No claims for er- In these accounts will hereafter be considered samlesw presented within thirty days after the payment is claimed to have been made, As the regular receipt of the paper with the date to thereon IS prims fscis evidence of its acceptance ss correct.
Connecticut western news., 1881-04-27
G. w. SCOVILLE, Furnishing Undertaken

And dealer in Baskets, Cofiins, Burial Robes, and all kinds of Undertak kers' Goods. Tho most approved methods known to the profess sion used in preserving the dead. promptly and thoroughly done.
 Agent for M. G. Wheeler's cut flowers.
 Residence and shop on tho "Green," Norfolk, Conn. 35tf
Connecticut western news., 1881-04-27
DIE D.

At Monterey, April 19, of relapse of measles, Mrs. Luther 8. Hall, aged 38 years.
Connecticut western news., 1881-04-27
LOCAL NEWS.

= We shall feel greatly obliged to any of our friends, in the county, or elsewhere, who ; nfill send us particulars of any occurrence ot {. ,tntseest which may come under their notice.
Connecticut western news., 1881-04-27

'f'' axsracspiss of the Nsws oaa be obsainsdM
 olaAainps Drug store. sslisbur,
 TAomaa,J Martin Lakeville icharlsv ", Wolfe, Falls Village e. E. Crsns.. sharon. . Hanphrsy' sDrug Store Canaan Postohaee., WsstCOrnwall
 Ths"Emporium" West WinRted
 W, A.Roherts, East Canaan
 D. L. Pratt, SOuth9sld and Mill River Wsleh q JOhnsOn. Norfolk
Connecticut western news., 1881-04-27
My Stock of Boots and Shoes

goods Manufactured.
 My usual line of Dry Goods, Notions, Groceries, Provisions, Flour, Grain, Feed, Salt,
 Garden Seeds,
 -Is Complete No old Goods all new Fresh Goods, selected especially for
 the trade.
Connecticut western news., 1881-04-27

Our large trade for the past six years is evidence enough to all, that honest. square dealing is what the public demand, and what shall endeavor in the in,ure az well ss in the past. to deal squsrely a honestly with all, and all goods sold by me will bc warranted aa represented, or money re- funded
 Edp- Call and examine our varied stock and do not forget that vii rot be underso'd Farmers produce given or taken in exchange for goods, at Cash Prices;
 GEORGE w. HALL,
 Citizens' Hall Block. Falls Village, Conn. ly40
Connecticut western news., 1881-04-27

John V. aQamS, ESQ anu laInllV, or Ne- gaunee, Mich arrived here on Tuesday last They expect to extend their visit for a few months with friends and relatives in this vi. cinity. Mr Adams in the meantime perspect- ing for rich mineral deposits, which he is confident he hidden away s0Aeesohere among the rough old mountains that surround us.
 MT. c. H. Nichols of Brooklyn, who has been at the Foster House since his recent ad. venture with runaway horse, has so far re. covered from the effects as to be out again. His injuries proved to be of moro serious nature than was at first supposed, keeping him confined to the bed for several days The gentleman from Sharon who unfortunately encountered the unmanageable beast, also received serious injuries which have laid him .'up for repairs" for considerable time It will be necessary for the good natured land. lord either to pull down that new sign which ''foats" so triumphantly from the livery, or tie heavy ''ballast" to the hoof filters of his "spritous" animal, to slightly impede it's b. comotion down grade
 Considerable anxiety was manifested last week, concerning the whereabouts of Charles Dean, who left his place of abode so myste- rlously the previous Sunday, to "parts un. known" Some imagined him dangling from hickory limb, while others faintlY conjec tured he must have ''settled his accounts" with the present world by the use of the sev. en shooter he had just purchased. All these dreful fears, with the Hawfnl suspense" was suddenly cleared away when later in the week he was found reyeling among the sweets of a maple orchard up in the happy land of Can aan," enjoying his short but rather interrupt ed vacation hugely. He is Cnce more safely lodged at the house of his employer. MT. M G. Butler, and the girls may rest assured he has returned ''sweetened up" most sweetly.
 Last Thursday Dr I. R. Sanford looked in upon his old home in Reading, Ct and fear ing lest he might foFeet the heroic deeds of his great-great grandfathers. returned loaded down with whole load of relics to refresh his memory of by gone years AS among the most treasured of them all, he has placed in
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-07-26
PERSONAL AND POLITIOAL.


Pittsburg POst.l
Mr., Postell, of Georgia, in forty
years collected 10000 specimens of
shells, which he has presented to the
Young Mems Library at Atlanta.
The majority Of the girls married in
Warren county, Kentucky, last year
were mere children, their ages running
from thirteen to eighteen.
The Greenbackers of New Jersey
are engaged in an effort Co raise fund
of at least $4,000 fox the purpose of
procuring speakers and thoroughly
effecting the organization of their
party in that State.
Colonel Vest, Democratic Senator
FROM Missouri, thinks that the politi-
cal contest now going on in Virginia
IS a desperate one, and though hopeful
for Democratic success, he is not san
guine,
II is announced in Washington that.
the Government has prepared sufi-
Client evidence upon which to secure
indictments against four or Eve of the
most prominent Of the Star route OPP
orators.
The Pail Mall Gazette declares
that no higher tribute has ever been
paid TO retiring Minister than that
conveyed in a few words Of farewell
| addressed by President Garfield to
Sir Edward Thornton.
Georgia convicts are sent into for
est camps to work under contracts and
the system, according to the report of
a legislative committee, has led to
awful cruelties. The men are over
worked, underfed and whipped in the
most barbarous manner.
The New Haven Palladium (Rep. }
advocates giving the Vice President a
seat in the Cabinet without portfolio
in order to bring him into closer sym
patty with the administration, and to.
tend to lessen the friction in the case
of his possible succession to the
Chief Magistracy.
There are now Republican. Green.
back and Prohibition candidates for.
Representative in Congress- iD the
Second District Of Maine. 10 fiji the
vacancy caused by the transfer Of Mr..
Frye to the Senate, and the Demo-
Gratis are to hold q NOMINATING con-
vention IN Auburn IN August.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-07-26
POLICE POINTS.

The notorious Lon Aiken has re-
turned to his old haunts, and EN-
barked for the Island this morning.
A drayman was fined FIVE dollars
this forenoon for beating his mule on
the head with dray pin.
Jack Jones was arrested yesterday
on the levee as he stepped ashore on a
charge Of bringing stolen money into
the State.
A woe BECOME female, with the
rather inappropriate name of Mary
May, was discovered at daybreak in
the act of crawling out from under a
vacant house in Pinch, where she had
spent the night. She had no other
home and was given one on the Island.
A few old soaks about the city have
lost their credit at the grog shops and
have gone into business playing sharp
with the fats at the depot. Dan ABB ,
was caught yesterday with green
horn in tow and escorted to the sta
tionhouse, from whence he was sent
to the Island this morning for twenty
days.
A we'll known railroad man who
drives a horse something after the
order of Rosinaute and a buggy on
the same skeleton order, imagined
himself on a fast express yesterday
while taking drive, and was yanked
to the calaboose. He regarded it all
as a practical joke, and his face as
sumed such elongated proportions
when be was fned that the court re-
mitted it.
Charles Henderson was called up
this forenoon to answer a charge OF
wife whipping. The injured party
was in court, and when called on by
Henderson's lawyer to testify refused.
"But don't you want to testify for
your husband?" asked the lawyer.
"Oh, yes, of course" and she swore
positively he had never struck her
once in the three months they had
been married. Other witnesses, how
ever, swore they had seen him pun
melting the woman, and the court
fined him ten dollars.