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Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1882-09-14

THERE AIN'T ANY MONEY INTo IT.
The Worlds Journal says: A
little boy, on his way 70 build fires and
sweep Offices in Boston, while the stars
were yet in the skies. told the writer
"My mother gets me up, builds the
fire, and gets my breakfast and sends
me of. Then she gets my father up.
and gets his breakfast and sends him
of. Then she givea the other child
rem Their breakfast. and sends them "a
school, and then she and the baby
have their breakfast. "
How old is the baby" asked.
"0h, she is most two. but she can
talk and walk as well as any Of us.
Are you well paid 2"
II get two dollars Q week, and my
father gets two dollars day"
How much does your mother get r
With hewildered look, be said
mother? Why,ashe don't work
for anybody"
Il thought you sasd she worketl
for all Of You p
"Oh, yes-f0r ias she does; but
there amt any money into il.
This wife OF day laborsr repre-
ssnts large p0rtipai Of ofhard-working
women.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1882-09-14

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Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1882-09-14

- The Fizzletop family. incIud-
ing Johnny. were invited to tea at
tbs McDade mansion. on Austin av-
enue.
aHavs another cake. Johnny r
"Yes nam, I'll tkas two or three, |"
he replied, gathering IN about seven
cakes; ma told me to eat heartily. 50
you all wouldn't suspect we only had
one meal la day at home. Please gimme
some more preserves and another
piece Of chicken breast"
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1882-09-14

my son. said father to his
little boy, at the breakfast table. IF
you had the choice 70 be burned at
the stake, like John Rogers, or to
have your head chopped of. like King
Charles the First. which would you
choose r John Rogers" replied the
boy "And why p Because, re-
piled the boy, II should prefer q hot
steak 70 : cold chop
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1882-09-14

B4-A debtor who was sued by his
creditor acknowledged that be had
borrowed the money. but declared
that the plaintiff knew at the time
that il was q Kathleen Mavourneen
losn- "A Kathleen Mavourneen loan, "
repeated the court with puzzled
look That's il. Judge. one Of the
loans that may Be for years and IL
may be forever sort.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1882-09-14

~Take Ayers Pills for al the
purposes Of 3 purgativs. for Con-
stipation, indigestion. Headache and
Liver Complaint By universal ac-
cord. they are the best Of al purga-
tives for family use.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1882-09-14
Hrs AeED Make is bed

his AGED Make lie bed
easy, said old uncle Abe to III UNDER.
taker who was preparing the cuiEisI Tor
has aged wife. MAKE the bel easy,
for her old bones are tender aud sOit,
and hard bed will hurt thesn. lie
forgot for momel.t-that old gray
haired man-that she was dead; that
the old bones had done aching forever.
Sixty-four years Just think Vi il in
this age Of divorce. Sixty-tvur ears
had they dxelt under the same 1ui rows
of life; together mOurned over the sy.-
IN Of their tirst born; together reloiced
IN the prosperity OF their tons aud
daughters, and now she had Ieft hl.n
alone. No wonder he forget. Iler
loving hands had so long cared lor
him. tor be had been the iesD.sr uf
the two. Until death DO us part.
said the marriage service ti.Et had
united them 30 many year. 40.
Death had parted them, but tie love
still survived. Tenderly had be cared
for her ali these years, and how tan
derby did he watch the making OF she
last bed of bis still loved VILE. He
had bravely breasted the storm Of
life with her by his side, bat nov that
she was gone he could not live, ..ri
in few days they laid him by her
side.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1882-09-14

80 4 soft answer: "My dear,
said . husband 70 his wife, whef kind
Of stone do You think they viii
give me when I'm gone She an
swered, coOly. "BFimssone, John.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1882-09-14

D~A good medicinal tonic, with
real merit, is Browns Iron BiEters,
50 all druggists say.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1882-09-14

For tie winter Wincs aFe sighlnf,
All mg playmalfs ronnd ne dYisg,
And nly leaves VII toon Be lying =
Aeash the SHOWS. @
iipk heaF nv mislrem eomieR
said the l
Hhe viii take MI NJ anfr
Where tlae hcnsy es slunf
And III bltom these al DsgeG btr
epile che sne'ss.
suesser 81 her ia 6nger
Tlan The btef
A, haw fzeiif 4 fesisted.
ss6e ~ 'sH A
A Mns
bafhb sf1e.
And she fxed me TO her bosom
Like star;
And ] flashed there al The morning,
Jasniin, honey suckle srurningy
Parasites ioieFer iawIing,
That they are.
And when evening" came she SCI me
In vase.
All Of fare and rndisnt metal,
A nd feiI her red IN . settle
On ms leaves fill each proud petal
Touched her face.
And | shone about her slumbers
Like light:
And ! said insiead Of weeping,
In the garden vigil kexting,
Here Iii watch my nlissFrss slecping
kvery night.
Bat when morning with iis sunbenms
SoftIy shone,
in the mifrCr which she braided
a..sfn 4 l.. .1nH
Old and eoloFless and ladcsl,
! bad grown.
Not drop OF dew was ON me,
Never one;
From my leayys no odoTs started,
All uiy per ume had departed,
lay pale and brOkcn-hearlrd
In The sun.
She took me-gazed second
iialfa sigh.
Then, alas, can hearts 80 liarden2
Without ever asking pardon,
There 20 die.
How the jealous garden glsFied
tn my fall
How the honey sackles child me,
How The sneering jasniins bid me
Light the long, gray grass that hid nae
Like pail.
There lay beneath the window
q in q sNOOn,
Til tie earth worm o CT me trailing,
oke me just at iwiligIl's falling,
As the whip poor-will WAS waiting
20 the moon.
But hear the storm winds stirring
ID their lair;
And know thes soon win Iin me
in their giant arms aud sift me
Into ashes rs they drifi me
Through the air.
So pray them in their mercy
Just to Ike
From my heart Of heaFis, os near il,
The last living leaf, and l.ear IL
To her ket, and lid her wear IL
Fer my sake.
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$40 TO $4,000.

IN legitimate iudiVious speculs ilon in Grain
Prosisions and Stocks on Cur perfected ,lnn.
Yields sure monthly profits 10 large and small
ihsesioFs. address, ior full particulars. n.
y. hen6all 4 Co., Comm. Merchants, III
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Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1882-09-14

ITO ADVERTISERS Lows. Rates for
IN advertising Ii l,060 g0@@ newspapers
tsnt f-oe. address GEO. T.. ROWELL & Co.
10 Spruce ST., NY.
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LElKARDTOVN NEWS AGENCY.

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The Washington Monument.

EOw THE WORK Is PROGRESSING-THE SHAFT TO BIZ
COMPLETED IN 1S8a-DEsIGNs FOR THE TERRACES
The Washington Monument has now attained
the lofty altitude o! 3a feet and 1t is expected be-
fore the season closes that 1t Will reach the height
OF 342 feet II the weather continues favorable,
the work of laying the stone courses will bs con-
tDued through the present month ana prOblbly
the first week OF December. The work OF stone
cutting Will be continued through the winter, so
That there Will be a large amount OF material
ready for the stOne-masons In the spring. 1t is
marble shaft, Will be completed In June, 1884.
There viii be at the close OF this season 158 feet
yet to add to the shaft This, 1t is thought under
favorable conditions, can be accomplished during
the next building season and the spring of 1884
Interest Is now being taken In the design for the
terrace about the base OF the monument, and also
In the material to be used In the cap or roof,
which Will extend In pyramidal form,
nifty feet above the summit of the shaft. Iron and
glass have been proposed as the proper material,
and 1t has also been suggested that the cap should
be covered with slabs OF marble. Designs have
beer lawn by Architect Clarke, of the CAPITOL,
fol the terrace. One plan contemplates a single
terrace 2c feet square, with wide flights Of stairs
nd another double terracc-there being an
LINER terrace Immediately about the base of the
shaft The four plaques designed by Mr.. Larkin
Mead are provided with places In Mr.. Clarkes de-
Sign In tho massive walls Of the terrace, being
placed on each OF tho four aides These plaques
were assigned TO he placed about the shaft ITSELF
near tho ba9e. but objection Il made that such q
o4peeaQon @ mem would 0eetroy mo grand
soe6et nade ~ ~ eelld ~ 6 n1I6le
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1882-11-07
SOCIETY NOTES.

It is doubtful If the health Of Mrs. William A.
Russell, wife Of the Representative from the 7th
Massachusetts district, Will permit her to spend
the coming winter in Washington.
Mrs Henry S. Neal, wife Of the chairman of the
District OF Columbia committee, who has spent
the autumn months in Boston, will soon return to
TIE capi al to join her husband. They will be
again doneSticateu at the Hamilton House, and
the elder OF their two interesting daughters Will
enter society this winter. The younger will re-
main In the French family at Boston, where both
are now studying
Mrs Ranney, wife OF the eminent Boston lawyer
Who represents his district in the present Con
gfeSs, Will be missed from the agreeable circle OF
Arlington guests the coming season. as her deli
cate health is q barrier to her return. Two OF the
daughters VIII probably join their father here in
January, the third remaining with her mother.
Major and Mrs. POOre will return to Washington
ABOUT the 18th inst. Mrs. Moseiy, their daughter,
"!th her husband ana infant son, Will have their
winter quarters at the fremont house. Boston.
Senator Warner Miller will bring his family to
their washington home next week. Mrs. Miller
VIII this winter have a long visit from her STEP
mother and ayoung sister, Mrs and Miss Churchill,
or CloVersVille, two charming women, who will
as St her In social duties. Miss Gussie Miller will
enter Mrs. SOmerS' seminary, On NJ street, as q
pupil, Immediately on her return.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1882-11-07


ADJUTANT GENERAL DRUMS REPORT ON THE IN
sTRUCTIoN OF ENLISTED MEN, ETC.
Adjutant General Drum has submitted to the
general of the army detailed report showing the
organization OF the army, the distribution OF
troops. ETC., during the year ended June 30 1882
There were 61S1 discharges 23 deaths and 741 de-
sert1Ons, making the total loss to the army 1O145
The number OF enlisted men now in the service
who are drawing increased pay under the act of
Congress OF August 4, 1854, Is 6,26l. During the
next year, 10, ,4 more will be entitled to increased
pay under the act The fact that there are now
In the ranks 1859 men whose continuous service
ranges from ten to thirty-fve years, While the
nucnber last year was only 1854, shows conclu-
sively that the falling off in the number OF re-en-
listments Is limited to the class OF men who have
served only the first term Of service
The report treats at some length the subject of
education In the army, and says that its lmpor-
tance cannot be OVei-eStiinated. Fully impressed
with this fact, instructions were issued early last
fall looking into the enhancement Of the efficiency
OF post schools throughout the army, and in addi-
ton to his other duties, the adjutant general or
each of the several military departments was
charged. under the department commander with
the general supervision OF post schools, and re-
qured 10 make yearly full report OF their condi-
ton and progress. synopsis OF these reports
shows that whiie there are above $50 post schools
The average attendance OF enlisted men was less
than per cent, and 1t is recommended that the
system be revised. The instruction OF enlisted
men should be made a military duty, and the
SCHOOL hours should be during the day. No man
Who cannot read and write should be accepted as
an American soldier. General Drum renewS his
recommendations made In Il former report that
LOCO men in excess OF the present authorized
strength OF the army be allowed for thorough in
struct!on at the recruiting dpots. and that further
provision be made for the instruction of men at
the recruiting depots, believing it would promote
Doth efficiency and economy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1882-11-07
Affairs I'm West Washington.

ACClDENT-JameS Garrity, IS years Old, while
leading horse attached to wagon, OIL street,
nc ar 3oth street, was thrown against the curb by
Che nOrSe winch hau become frightened and un-
manageable. dislocating his right shoulder. He
was taken to his home, 3415 Prospect avenue, by
Sergeant Hess, and medical aid rendered by Drs.
Murphy and Richie.
COAL TRADE BY CANAL.-The shipments by the
chesapeake and Ohio canal during the month of
Ostoosr @ n make very good showing and are in ex-
month 75l boats left Cumberland. carrying 81, ,43l
tons OF coal, and the revenue to the canal
an ounted to $4,000
versary IN 81 Johns church, Georgetown, Sunday
night After evening prayer the Rev DR. Leeds,
OF Baltimore, delivered most appropriate and
1Mmpfesslve, M sermon. Besides the Rev. Doctors
LEEDS ana Lindsay (the rector there were present
and Falls
IMPRovEMENrs.-Theo old Farmers and Mechanics
bank is about to be removed. The old vault
VIII be torn out and the banking-room en-
largsd. new vault is being now built IN another
portion OF the buildlng.-The foundations for
have been dug out, and the work ,of laying the
stone foundation walls win soon k,9in.
-, The .TENLEYT0wN COACH Has ceased running
the mail TO that place, having given up his con-
tract a1d withdrawn the cOaEh
PERSON NAL-Mr. E! x. Lnldy la$s gone to New
Tas Foacs puSr W ,ase o Gs out Of
gear. ans Is being repaired to- The low water
IN the rese yor mention I'd in yeSefsay.s STAR, Is
ns .ne psp sos worng Ms ooa
from New York; j: F. kranx, Price. from Alexan-
drfa; William ii. Kenna, PeiSc. from New York.
Glsaredmschooner jose Burt ioo tons coal for
0eorgetoWn, sailed from Fan River 81 inst.
GRAIN.--ArTIved-BOat Rnby with 3Go1 bushels
wheat no sales reporsed.
III Hiss HI III NJ; 3
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PRIGHFFUL HOLOCAUST IN HALIFAX.
NEW YORK.
A Full vote-Edson Ahead for Mayor.

Full vOte-EdsOn Ahead for Mayor.
Special Dispatch to The EVENING STAR.
NEW YORK, Nov. 7.-There is unusual excite
ment here to-day over the elections The streets
are crowded with people making inquiries OF each
other respecting the probable results in the state
and city. Reports from the various polling dis
tricts show large vote among the class OF men
who do not often go to the polls. At present the
indications are that Franklin Edison (dem) will be
elected mayor. John j. O'Brien, the republican
candidate for county clerk, is making hard
struggle. His men are trading votes for him in
the various election districts.
MIXED TICKETS IN NEW YORK.
Republicans Voting for Cleveland
Scratching John }. O'Brien - Demo.
Gratis Confident Of a Success.
Special Dispatch to THE EVENING STAR.
NEW YORK, Nov. IA great many mixed tickets
are being voted. Many republicans are voting for
Cleveland who are casting ballots for ali the re-
publican candidates for ether Offices The citi-
zenS, ticket Is apparently receiving strong re-
publican support John J. O'Brien is receiving
stalwart votes, but the anti-machi faction IS
scratching him Democrats are very Sanguine,
and electing all OF their candidates.
GBy Associated Press.l
Arrests For False RegfstratiOn and
Illegal Voting.
NEW YORK. Nov. THE weather is dull and
arrested for false registration and illegal voting
warrants issued by Chief Supervisor Davenport
A heavy vote is being polled.
Sudden Death OF a Candidate.
John Battersly, an Independent candidate for
alderman In the first assembly district died sud-
punching his tickets His death was due to heart
disease.
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A Rig Pit,sburr viii Ruruca.

PTTTsBURG Pa, Nov. 7.-Shortly after ? o'clock
this morning fire started I'm the center or divers
wire mill on the south side, ana within thirty min
uteS the entire western half OF the MILL covering
half square, was in flames. An alarm was
on fire could not be saved, and I'm short space OF
time was In ruins. The mill was the largest In the
country and was fitted up with the finest ma
chinery. All kinds OF wire was manufactured, the
annual product being $4,000 tons. The loss is
100000 and Is fully covered 10y insurance. Eight
hundred men are thrown out or employment. The
nre was caused by a workman placing a lighted
lamp near a barrel OF Oil, thereby causing an ex-
ploslon. The insurance on the property 10
$4,000
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INDEX TO ADVERTISEMENTS IN THE STAR

AMusEMENTs-1st pare.
ATToRsEYs-1st page
AUCTION SsLEs-Tth and 8th pages.
BcoKs. &C.-7th page.
BoARDISG-4th pare.
BUSINESS CHAScEs-4th pare.
CITY ITEMs-Sth pare.
COUNTRY REAL Estate Sth PAGE.
DEATHs-Sth pege.
DRY GooDs-Sth page.
EDUCATIoSAL- Sd pay,.
fINAEcLL-7th page.
FAMILY SUPPLIE5-6.h pa1..
For RENT (Roorns-4th page.
For RENT (HousesL4th pare.
For RENT (Miscellaneousl-4t oly.
For SALE (discellaneousl-4th pazs.
IoR SALE Housesl-4th page.
GENTLEMEN's GooDs-7Ih psso.
HoUsEFURNIsHIsGs- page.
LADIES GooDs-1st page.
LOST AND FoUND-4th paye.
MONEY To LOAN-4th pa.a.
MEDICAL, &C.-6th page.
PERsoNAL-4th page.
PRoFEssIoNAL-6th pare.
PROPOSALs-4th page.
Pianos AND ORGASs-7thp pays.
RAILRoADs-6th pare
SPECIAL NOTICES plss.
SPECIALTIEs-6thp page.
STEAMERS, &C-6th pags.
SkTT DEPOSIT-3d para.
SEWING MACHISEs-6th page.
9BE TRADEs-Ith page.
UNDFRTAxERs. &C.-Sth p1y,.
WANTED (Help)-4th page.
WANTED (Situatons) 4th psye.
WANTED (Houses)-4th pare.
WANTED (MiscellaneoSsE4th page.
WOOD AND COAI.-6th page.
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THE VOTING IN ALEXANDRIA, VA,
Early Voters - The Missing Re2istra .
ton Books Returned - Scenes at the
Polls Voting Going ON Quietly.
Special Dispatch to The EVENING STAR.

Special Dispatch to The EVENING STAR.
ALEXANDRIA, Va, Nov. 7.-At IA (sunrIse) this
morning the polls opened In the four wards OF this
city at the places mentioned in THE STAR yester-
day. No trouble occurred as to the registration
books of the 4th ward, which it said eX-Regis-
ter Wimsatt had carried of, for when the polls
were opened the books were in place, and in that
ward, as In the others, the election was quickly
begun Lines OF voters were formed at all the
polls, moving slowly on towards the ballot boxes
stopped often While discussion occurred as to the
identity OF the voter with the name on the regis
tratiOn book, the voter meanwhile standing with
tax receipt in one hand aud two ballots In the
other, answering all questions; while the
crowd behind urged him TO "hurry up," with
tongue, !" "SpeakngS over" &c. A sample brick
will suffice. Commissioner 4. Ii. Gregory calling
name on tax receipD "Jesse Williams, colored"
Clerk az registration.-"NO name." Commissioner
Gregory.-"Where do you ve?"Voter-'On Payne
street, between Queen and Princess" C.-"Ever
voted here before "V.-"Yes. many times. They call
me Jen. Williams "Clerk-"There is Jeff Williams
on the book" C.-"He is a voter" Democratic.
Supervisor.-"I object to that vote. Jeff is alb
brevlatiOn OF Jefferson, and this mans name Is
jesse" Ommissioner.-"The supervisor has
nothing to do with it. You can put the name
Down on your book and that Is all you can do"
Commissioner to vOter.-"You had better have
your name corrected on tax receipt" '.Voted," /"
cries the commissioner, and tie next one moves
up. The line in the third ward is longest, and it
requires on an average OF one and half hours for
the voter In line to reach the polls there. There
has been no disorder OF Importance this morning.
The voting proceeds regularly in all the wards.
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Notes from Rrilish CoIumbIn.
THE VICE REGAL PARTY-uNsUcCEssrUL EFFORTS
BUILD LIGHTHOUSE.

BUILD A LIGHTHOUSE
VICTORIA, b. C., Nov 7-Nothng but disaster
has attended the effort 10 construct an iron light.
house at the mouth or Frazer river. After the exc
perience OF two seasons, and the frutless eKerion
10 obtain foundation for the structure. the at
tempt must be abandoned and the light ship must
be re-eStablished. The last report from the spot
Is that the stones dumped there and the cribblng
are all washed away or covered by constantly
shifting sand.
The fishery commissioner is preparing articles
for the London exhibition.
1t is reported that the vice regal party will sail
On the 5th proX
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General Foreign News by Cable.

SEARCH FOR THE DANISH ARCTIC ExfEDTTIoN.
CoPKSHAGES, Nov. s-The Russian government
mas ordered that an immediate search OF the Slbe-
ran coast be made for the supposed shipwrecked
Danish Arctic expedition.
ARREST OF LAND LEAGUE SECRETky IN IRELAND.
CORK, Nov. G-Timothy Cronn, one of the land
league secretaries. has beao arrested under the
crimes act for having arms In his possession.
AN IRISH NooNIIGETER SENTENCED
DUBLIN. Nov. 7.-Cornelius Shea. who was CON-
victed OF being a moonlighter and making threats
against tenants who paid their rents near Killar-
ney, has been sentenced TO seven years penal ser.
vltude.
LORD DUFFERIN IN EGYPT.
ALEXANDRIA, Nov. 7.-Lord DuTerin has arrived
here. He was received by the British consul and
the Egyptian authorities.
TERRIFIC CoILIERY EXPLOSION.
LONDON, Nov "A dispatch from Derby states
that an explosion occurred this morning I'm the
Clay Cross colliery. The report terrifiic. It
is believed that large number OF miners arc
entombed.
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A Girl Accidentally Shot.

READING, Pa, Nov. while George Reden-
berger'S two children were playing In a room at
their residence, near Engelsvilie, the family was
startled by the report or gun. Upon reaching
the room, the girl, aged IL years, was found lying
on the floor with fatal wound I'm her side. while
the boy, aged g. was bending over her par zed
with fear and grief He says that the qua fell
from the ceiling, where IL usually hung, and was
here.
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LORD puFFERrS IN EGYPT
The French ARitatOrx.

THEY THREATEN TO BLOW UP THE PARIS BouRsg.
PARIS, Nov. 1.-THE syndic OF the stock brokers
has received a letter threatening that the Bourse
Will be blown up.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1882-11-07

GATIoN.-Gen. Absalom Baird, assistant inspector
general, has been detailed by the Secretary OF
War to investigate the charges preferred against
the officers OF the Soldiers Home in connection
with recently annulled beef contract. The COM
missioners of the home requested that the matter
be investigated. Gen. Baird is now engaged in
that work.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1882-11-07

PosTMAsTERs CoMMIssIONED.-CommiSs were
Issued to NJ NJ. Geisner, postmaster at Prince
town, Va; Lewis Swain, Indian Valley, Va. !;
Thomas IL. West, Melrose, Va; VIM. Beans. Irene,
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PENNSYLVANIAs
A Disturbance I'm the Fifth Ward Of
Philadelphias

PHILADELPHIA. PA, Nov. IA cold misty rain
pleasant, and contrary to expectation the nrst
three hours of polling showed only light vote.
Toward noon the weather became somewhat
clearer and the vote is increasing. Everything is
generally quiet although the police had to be
called on this forenoon to Quell o disturbance In
the nth ward.
Heavy Vote in PittsbnTg.
rrrTeBURG, PA, Nov. 1.-THE election Il pro-
crossing quietly and O heavy vote Is being polled
Notwithstanding the disagreeable weather.