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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-11-21

LANCASTER, PA, Nov 2l.-Two freight trains o
the Pennsylvania railroad company collideI while
IN rapid motion IN the company's yards M Coum-
Ola this morning cahooSe and two cars of one
Taln were demolished, and the engine and six cars
OF the other were thrown from the track and badly
dlSlnantled. David Mower of Columbia, A hrake-
man. was sleeping In the caboose at the time. and
was fatally injured.
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THE Cnlted States steamer Pinta sailed from Nor
folk, Va, yesterday for Alaska.
THE INTERNATIONAL FORESTRY EXgIB1r1oy
attention OF the United States government has
been formally invited to the international forestry
exhibition TO be held at Edinburgh during the sum-
lncr OF 1884. The exhibition win be open 20 con
tflotOrS from all countries, and is designed to i'll
clute everything connected with or Illustrative OF
lle ioTeSt products OF the world
SOLICITOR RAYNoR's ANNUAL REPORT.-SOlicitor
Raynor or the Treasury, in his annual report. shows
that during the year suits were begun for the recov-
cry OF s1,9i15,3 OF the whole number OF suits
brought l33 were decided IN favor OF and 13 against
the n,ted states: 625 were settled and dismissed
and In IL suits penalties We're remitted by the Sec
ietiIy or the treasury leaving 920 suits still pend
Ing. judgments were obtained. exclusive OF de-
crees In rem for 81 ,791. and the entire amount
colected from all sources was 81 324 ,529.
No NEW CoUNTERFEITs.-James j. Brooks chief
Oh the secret service division of the Treasury re-
ports that the only dangerous counterfeit coin nut
OK the standard silver dollar He states that for Two
years past there has not been put in circulation
new counterfeit note.
NAVAL ORDERs.-Lieut. G. B. l. Moore has been
ordered to the Gaiena; Ensign j. E. Craven to duty
IN the coast survey; Ensign Richard Henderson, to
tne shenandoah; Chaplain Robert Hudson to the
New hampshire; Lieut.. f. E. Beatty has been de-
!ached from the Despatch and ordered to the Tai
iapoOSa; PaymaSter Albert w. Bacon has reDOrred
his return home. having been detached from duty
and has been ordered to settle accounts and wait
orders.
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A DETECTIVE CHARGED WITH HAssAULT.-A warrant
was yesterday sworn out against Detective Block,
charging him with assault 1t Is alleged by the
parties making the complaint against the officer
that ne went to the residence OF Ella Simms, for
county, Nd, to swear out warrant for rape
against James Hunter that she refused to go, and
he took both her and her mother 70 the train and
took them to Bladensburg, where the warrant was
issued. 1t is further alleged that her father met
Block and asked him about what had happened,
when he put the nippers on him and locked him up
In the station house for several hours, and then
turned him out without preferT1ng any charge
against him. The case was called In the Police
Court this morning and continued for one week.
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PROCEEDINGS TO-DAY AT TIE THIRTEENTH STREET
CHURCH-sUNDAY SCHOOL WORK AND TEMPERANCE
BiSCtSsED-A coIoRED MINISTER ADDRESSES THE
GATHEKING-THE BIBLE IN PLACE OF LIGHT LIrERA-
TURE IN SCHOOLS.
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A BIG SuT.-A suit involving s2O,OO0,O 600 was
commenced In San Francisco yesterday, the widows
and heirs OF John Bowie Gray bringing action
against the Quicksilver Mining company OF New
Almaden, Cal The action Is based on the alleged
fraudulent administration OF the property by Rob
ert j. Walker, formerly Secretary OF the Treasury
who had been partner Of the deceased.
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Alexandria Affairs.

TIE FIRST WARD ELECTION-Tne election in the
first ward yesterday 10 fill the place in the board
OF aldermen, made vacant by the declination
OF c. c. Slnoot, resulted In the eecIion of Major W.
w. Herbert
RoBEERY.-A negro lad Snatched Satchel from
the hand of Mrs Samuel Lindsay, on Cameron. near
Pitt street, last Monday night, and ran off with it,
The Satchel, which contained SIC and some articles
Of value has not been recovered. This is the first
robbery OF the kind which has ever taken place
here. VIM Coats and Geo. Carroll have been ar
rested, charged with the Offense.
NEW MANCFACTCRE.-The manufacture OF SOAP
stone g1ddleS and other articles OF that mineral is
being prosecuted here and the industry may be-
come an important One.-Frank CryStie tried the
check game upon a clearinghouse keeper last
week, but failed.
Police REPoRT.-At the station house this MORN
Ing there were two lodgerS and two prisoners VIM
Coats and George Carroll, colored, arrested by
officer Pat Hayes, charged with Snatching purse
from the hands OF Mrs. Samuel Lindsey, and MAX
Ing off with it. The may or had no cases for trial at
his last court.
REPoETERs NOTES.-The trial OF James T. Bur-
nett, for cutting Law Bayne, last summer at Inge-
hard'S garden, in the west end OF this city. was
called and postponed until February, In the Fair
fax court, yesterday. Bayne, who 1t was at first
supposed would die, has long since recovered from
his wounds, and is a hale and hearty man as ever.
to take place tonight at the new Excelsior Hail."
on Gibbons street, near the Bridge pump-The
Washington, Ohio Western railroad is now lay
Ing ties upon its road Some 900 will be laid
before the season clOSeS.-A good audience at
tended last night the lecture which Lieut. Danen-
hover delivered at Armory Hall Tor the benefit OF
Christ church
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Foreign affasrx,

Foreign Affairs
DEATH OF A NOTED CI FRGyw,S
LONDON, Nov 2l.-Rev Archthald nny =, c,.-,
@ oaooke, Sahaaa died suddenly la this city yester.
MOODY AND s,NEEy
MeSSrS Moody and Sankey began M War,svor.,
yesterday The second fortnight ot their ,n,ss,on
Much enthusiasm evinCci Two SERVES ,,'s-.,
ddurug the day, three thousand people attcniip-
AT each. s
THE OPERATIONS At TovcrrS
A Paris dispatch Ia the Post saws: "owipc 20 .he
8eSence Of telegraph cable between Tonqun and
saigon, the result of the military Operations in
dohquln can only be known week hence Admiral
tGtoh' minister of marine. has informed The COM
illlItt ot the chamber or deputies on the TOn4uiu
credits that Admiral Courtiaf, commander uf tho
ffehSn hSn torces In Ionquin. and Admiral Never COM
lla'u.f oi IA' French le't IN Chinese waters, have
oaft tatcf's orders 10 make naval demonstration
NinlH ~i'' N
COMPLIMENT FOR aNrRTr,
>, LoNDoS, Nov. 2l.-At a meeting or the Church oS
OF Rochester alluded to the success OF The tsn5,r
] me movement IN America, whore, he said the cul-
tuIeu GLASSES are rapidly increasing.
SO ApvrCEs FROM CHINA
PARIS, Nov 2l.-lhe Chimes" legation have m
adNict'S confirming The reported evacuation ly rhs
thlnese forces Of Sontay and B3c-Ninh. but II =
The dy keS at those points.
EIGHTY-EIGHT PERSONS Drowned
LONDON, Nov. 2i.-The American sttn Thomas
I,ana capt: pisSon, from Liverpool October ~ for
New ork. landed AZ Fayal on the sth inst twen.
ty-one men. being part of the crew and paSSen.
stfS oi the French brig Nocaber-. from NJ. Pierrs
MI uetln Ior 81 Malo which was sunk by collision
on octoocr 3Jth. The remainder OF the crew and
passengers, numbering -, persisted
opoSNELL TO BE TRIED THE sorH INST
LONDON Nov. 2l.-Upon the application Of Mr. A.
NJ. sullivan. counsel for o'nnnncu and with the
consent OF Sir Henry James attorney general. the
trlai OF oponnell for the murder of James Carey
has peeh nAed for Friday. the 3oth Inst.
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MARSHAL APPOINTED.-The President has ap-
pointed John r Tanner to be [. S. marshal for the
southern district of Illinois
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A Supposed Suicide.


Charles Meighen, an agent for New York cut
lery house. and man OF rather advanced years,
was found dead in his bed early last evening at the
Greason house. corner of 13th and streets He
had retired the night before, Mr.. George Greason
told STAR reporter this morning, In apparently
good health and spirits, and when he failed to put
and went to his room. strong smell of gas came
from the keyhOle. Mr.. Greason, fearing that all
was not right, summoned Officer Wheeler and the
door was burst open. The room was filled with
gas. every window being tightly shut Mr.
Meghen was found stretched upon the bed dead. The
body was removed TO Barkers undertaking eStab-
nshment, and an inquest will be held this after
noon. large number Of private papers and ssI I'm
money was found among the effects OF the de-
ceased. IL Is supposed that he turned the gas on
himself. but this is not known positively He was
not drinking man, and no cause for the deed can
be assigned. His friends in New York have been
Informed
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A Vigilance Committees ror,,,c,
A Collision Of Freight rraius.

DALLAS, TEXAS. Nov. 81. - The citizens hay,
lofiied vigilance committee 10 suppress gamhlinS
and other crimes, and detectives viii De elnployei
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FOR THE PROTECTION OF THE OYsrER.-Tno
Canned Goods Exchange OF Baltimore have adopted
address TO the legislatures OF Maryland and Viz
ginia asking for changes 1n the oyster laws fol-
lows: To prohibit catching oysters for any means
from any public grounds between April LIST and
September LIST; to allow dredging from November
1st to April LIST; to allow no oysters TO be sold or
Potomac river forbidden ground TO all dredging
vessels for the taking OF oysters; to attach such
penalties to violations as will insure respect
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-11-21

DON'T WANT KEIFER TO RUN.-The Hackensack
(N.J.) Republican publishes an interview with VIM.
Walter Phelps. member-elect OF the next Congress.
IN which he says he gives expression 70 q general
wish among republican members OF the next House
that Speaker Keifef should refuse to be cand1.
date for denomination. Mr. Phelps has written to
Mr. Keifer at the suggestion OF members IN differ.
ent parts of the country, who believe their party
viii be Strengthened by taking new departure IN
the selection CT new names
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-11-21

CUTTING OFF THEIR REFREsHMENTs.-The pro-
petors Of Young's hotel I'm Boston, have issued
ders not to give credit to members OF the city gov
ernment for refreshments. This acton Is the re-
members OF the city council under certain condi-
uOnsA A bill for 1858, over which there had been
dispute, involving charges OF fraud on the part oe
present to the city, with the understanding, how.
ever that no more city patronage would be received
during the present administration.
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Washington News and Gossip.

GoVERNNFNT RECEIPTS To-DAY.-Internal rev.
enue, ;261 1919; customs. 1868, ,,35.6a
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THE TESTIMONY TAKEN BEFoRE THE CoRoSER's JURY
To-DAT-THE SCUFFLE BETWEEN ARNOLD AND
JOHNSON - ARNoLp'S FATAL FALL THROUGH A
CELLAR DOOR, &C.
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ifSAyED BY POURING On. UPON THE WArERs.-A
Newport dispatch says: "The brig Louisa Caipel
Capt Parker, Of Yarmouth, s., arrived here last
night, after encOunter1ng the most extraordinary
hurricanes and gales the captain ever knew. He
thinks the vessel and all on board would have been
lost but for the fact that he had large cargo OF
1sh-oiL The waves swept continuously over the
vessel, and finally the edeckload began to Slip when
he gave orders for number OF small holes to he
bored In the casks containing the Oil While this
swept overheard, but In few minutes the oil
trckled on the deck through the scuppers and into
the ocean, and almost aS soon as the Oh reached
the water the waves were less bOiSterOus, and in
less than half an hour there was an unmfstakable
diminuti0n In the force and number OF the waves
almost entirely Nbeided."
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Proposed New Gas Company.
ANOTHER MOVEMENT TO BE MADE WHEN ooNGRgS


In regard to the published statement that Con-
greSs would be asked TO grant a charter TO q new
gas company In this District. Mr.. VIM. Dickson said
TO a STAR reporter this morning:
"Ihe company referred TO is suppose, the same
that owns the Lowe patent process Tor making gas.
They made similar application at the last Con-
greSs. and the House District committee reported
favorable bill"
II don't KNOW continued MI Dickson. "thp
names OF the directors, but the gentlemen control
ling this patent are weiknown capitalists Of Phila-
delplla baltimore ana this city. They propose as
understand, 10 furnish gas for 81 - per thousand
and VIII run their pipes under the sidewalks, IN
order TO prevent tearing up the streets. The mat
ter. understand Will be- pushed when Congress
meets" concluded Mr. Dickson, as he turned 10 his
business again.
Col. Alfred Fletcher came into the Office as the
reporter was going out. and in reply TO an inquiry
gave the names Of the proposed incorporatorS a.
loIo"S: Wil. Dickson. John ". Drew and ChaS II.
Iafsons and others. OF Washington: ThOS. Dolan.
Hilnllton DiSSton, VIM II. EIknS. y. A f. Wtlner.
VIM NJ. Slngerley. OF Philadelphia; III. Z. Lown, Bal
timOre.
ut Is the Intention" remarked the colonel "to
nave the majority OF the stock held in this city, and
the list OF names OF the Washington incorporators
as you see, Is hot cOmpiete.'
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kilograms to The Star.
THE MADISON CAPITOL DISASTER
A DAY FIXED FOR oooNNtlt's TRIAL

OPERATIONS OF FRENCH TROOPS AT ToNourS.
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WATcHMAN SHOT By TH1EvEs.-Last night
about O'Clock two colored thieves entered box
at New jersey avenue, and attempted to carry of
box OF chickens They were discovered when run
ming away BY the svs watehman Mr. John NV, Moran
down, kicked him and shot at him, wounding
him In the leg, and made good their escape. Mr..
OF the railroad company, who pronounced the
injuries very painful, but not serious He was
taken to his residence, near the navy yard bridge.
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THE Cnted States steamer Pinta sailed from Nor
folk. Va, yesterday for Alaska.
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District Government Affairs.

N. De Bile. the Danish minister writes to the
D1Strfct Commissioners pronerfng several sugges-
stands on the public squares and avenues and sug-
gtStlng that they should be Increased in numbers
rather than discontinued especially IN the north
western section OF the city.
THE FTRHMENs PARADE
Ihe firemenS parade will take place as usual on
thanksgiving day this year. The marine band has
been engaged for the occasion. Although the line
OF march has not been agreed upon, the point OF re
view will be at Scott circle.
SECRETARY TINDALLs ANNUAL REPORT
Ut William I1ndall, secretary for the District. in
MS annual report to the Commissioners, renders
copies OF orders made by the board during the fiscal
year ended June 30, 1883 He says: "FOr several
years past have recommended that provision be
made for better arrangement OF the old records Of
the government In the District that preceded the
form at present in operation. but the needs of the
DSIrct III other directions seem to have precluded
such favorable action would otherwise have been
given" lie renewS his suggestion on that subject
THE FEES OF THE POLICE COURT DEPUTY MARSHAL
The difference existing between the United ST areS
marshal FOR the District OF Columbia and the Com
mlSSonerS In relation TO the compensation OF his
deputy at the Police Court for services are likely to
come to head soon. The law allows 81 400 as COM
penSation for the deputy marshars services Most
or the services. or the nature in question as mat
ter of fact, are performed by policemen detailed to
wait about that court and are paid for by the Dis
trlct government The marshal demands that all
this service is or should be conStructiyely done by
his officers, and that the District government
Should pay all the bills he presents which the Com
mlsSloners refuse TO do without an order from the
court The District auditor is ready to audit these
accounts, which have been so long detained When
ever the Commissioners and the marshal settle
upon basis or settlement
MISCELLANEOUS.
The Commissioners have received copy OF the
2Sth annual report Of the board OF visitors OF the
government hospital for the insane for the fiscal
year ended June 30, 1883, forwarded by Dr. ". w.
(rtNl IL .
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A CONGRESSMAN ELECTED.-Returns from the first
North Carolina District Indicate the election OF
Thomas Skinner, democrat, to succeed to the seat
In Congress OF Walter F. Pool, deceased.
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TEMPERANCE EDUCATION OF THE FREEDMEN
An important conference will be held at the Con-
gregational church tonight at 7:3O O'Clock, under
the auspices OF the National Temperance Society.
Rev. G. H. Mead, Of New York, viii deliver an
address, relative to temperance work and education
among the colored people OF the south, fifty
thousand OF whom he visited last winter, and
others will participate In the meeting. Rev DR..
Rankin wifi preside. Hon. Hiram Price, Judge
Smell, B. II. Warner, VIM. H. Armstrong and
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HUNTER HELD FOR THE MARYLAND AUrHon lies
The case OF James Hunter, who it is alleged COM
mitted rape on Ella SimmS In Maryland, was
called to the attention of Judge Smell this morning
In the Police Court. Detective Block stated that
ties, and that the papers would probably be ready
In two or three days. Judge Smell said that he
could not discharge man charged with felony in
q IN hneighboring Jurisdiction, and would therefore
hold the prisoner.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-11-21

DEATH OF JOHN 81 MoORE.-The death OF John
a. Moore, Of this city, which occurred this morn
ing. takes away another Old resident OF the Dis
trfct. Mr.. Moore, who was in his list year, was a
native OF New Boston, New Hampshire, and during
the early years OF his life was largely engaged In
mercantile pursuits in Manchester In that State
and was at one time member OF the New HaInp-
shire legislature For the last % years he has re-
years, until his health began to fall kept grocery
store on Pennsylvania avenue. He was man
much esteemed by those who knew him we'll for
his honor, integrity and great kindness OF heart
The remains will be taken to New Hampshire for
1nterment
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DoSpoN. Nov. 2l.-Rev Arcuthald pufJ q, G
day, OF syncope. ~ -
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1883-08-21
A GREAT MAN GONE.
The Sudden, Though Not Unexpected,
Death OF Judge jeremiah n. Black,
at His Home,
In York, Pa, Sunday MorDiog His
Last Moments-NafiOnai HOnOrs
10 the Deceased.

YORK, Pa, August 2O.-Judge jeremiah
| Black died at 2l0 o'clock Sunday morning.
Though not.une pected, his death was sud-
der, and was a shock TO the community. On
Saturday morning he zee med somewhat bet
ter, but the improvement was too slight TO
justify the hope Of recovery. An unfavor
able change began about 4 o'clock in the
afternoon, and he gradually grez worse, but
remained conscious almost to the end, en- /
died peacefully. From the begiEning of his
Illness, Judge B ack believed he would never
recover and was perfectly resigned. Mrs.
Judge Black, Lisut.-Gov. Caauncey F. Black
and wife, Henry Black, NJ. and Mrs Horns.
by, A. B. FArqushar and DR.. Meisenhelder
were present. Many ielegrans OF coincidence
have been received. The funsrAl Will take
place tomorrow at 5 o'clock pm. His re.
m rims will be inferred at Prospect Hill Gene.
tey. DE-. Powers, Of the Christian church,
Washington, will probably officis'e. Shortly
before Judge Black died, be said 10 his wife,
"How can / fear to crCsiihe dark river, when
my father waits for me ou the other shorr,"
Alu were as
ab)ut all l leave behind un6nished 10 this
world" and then bieathed the folloE.
log earnest prayer: 20 thou beloved
and most mercful Heavenly Father, from
VIII ,m had my being, aud 10 wiom have
ever trusted, il it be Thy viii, grant that my
suHsriugs end, aud that may speedily be
called home to Tnes; ard oh, may Col bless
and comfort thee, my Mary"
The immediate cause OF his death was tax
% mia, produced by absorption of etain cd
urinary constituents prior 10 the operation
Of Thursday. DR.. McKennon, OF York, who
hal spent the day with the patient, noticed
the appearance Of unfavorable symptom.
about o'clock in the evening. D.. Meis
enheder, of York, who relieved DR.. McKen-
non, about 'ock, also noticed the change
for the wois', aud from that hour the in.
crsssing gravity of his symptoms indicated a
gradual failure OF all the vital forces. Judge
Black suffered greatly during his illness, but
his last moments were without acute pain
and he passed quietly swAv, retaining cen
seriousness until within few minutes Of his
| death
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1883-08-21
CLUBS AND PISTOLS
Freely Used in Fight Between Whites
and Blacks at Camp-Meeting
in Nashville.
Brutal and Premeditated Wife. Murder
-DOnble Suicide at Chicago
lis Mistress.

Special 10 the Appeal
NASHVILLE, August 20.-During The past
week the coorsd Missionary Baptists have
been holding csmp-meeting just south Of
the city. List night 800 colored people par
ticipated in the meeting, while 200 whites
ga her as SPECTATOR. At II o'clock the
singing suddenly stopped. and shout orose
from the multitude that rent the air, quick
ly followed by fifteen or twenty shots. The
congregation was siampeded, all runninz in
every dir cion, screaming at the top Of their
voices Toose ens aged in the fight remained
abou! twenty minutes. Stones knives, sticks
and pistols were used with the utmost free
dom. As the hla ks outnumbered ths whites,
the latter were compelled TO make a hasty
reirea', fighting on every inch of ground
Walker Huut, baker, was the worst US ed.
up man in the affray. Ed Kidd, white, was
Knocked seHseless by blow on The back OF
the head. Hunt Yrs cat in the mouth,
knocked on the head with stone, and shot
10 the flesby part of the thigh. John Parks
was knocked on the head with a stoue. A
man named Jones wss sho:, aud is missing
Sam Washing, colored, received three severe
cu's across the face. No definite explana
tion has been given as to how the row COM
msnced. FIVE negroes who we're badly cut
are missing.
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NEWS IN BRIEF.

Princeton, nd, August 20.-Wn. J,s ups
wooeu-mills burned Thursday midnight.
Loes, $40 900; no insurance.
New York, August 20.-Dr. Norvin Green
president of the Western Union Telegraph
Company, arrived home, yesterday, on the
steamship Alaska.
Keepe, N. H., August 20,-A fire this morn
ing in the Coeshire House block burned the
entire block of wooden stores attached TO the
hotel on Roxbury street. The losses aggre-
gate $4,000.
Franklin, Pa, August 20.-A FIRE broke
out in the stiiIipg department of the Eclipse
Lubricatisg .fnery last night, and before
it was got under control destroyed large
part OF the works.
Richmond, Me-, August 20.-The Lincoln
House and stable, ownet By ]. l. Rsbiusou,
was burned this morning with its contents.
The guests narrowly escaped. Several horses
were burned. Los', $1,000.
Trenton, N. J August 20.-A dispatch
from Lsmoer,sville says that McDJwell 4
Sons large pSper-mill at that place was al
most entirsly de.Hoyed by fire yesterday
morping. The loss will probably exceed