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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-05-15
He repeats the Remark

'sWill you repeat that remark, Mr.. Mathsonf''
Turning to look your representative sqnar;
ly In the face, the head of the house Soren MatEi
son & Co., Pharmacists, No. 1902 State street. Mar
BILE Block, Chicago, replied "Yes, sir, with pleas
ura; my remark was that we consider PARKER's
GINGER Tonic, now called PARKER's Tonic, the
best article of its kind in the market Our sales
for the last six months tell the whole stery and
settle the question. The Tonic, like good din
ner. carries its own recommendation with it, It's
bound'to sweep the west like prairie fire. in
cases of rheumatism, dyspepsia and liver and
kidney troubles it scores successes and wins
friends every day.
HIscoK d Co., beg to call attention to the fact
that hereafter Iarker's Ginger Tonic viii be adj
vertised and sold simply under the name of PAR
kER's Tonic. We make this change for the rea-
son that unprincipled dealers constantly de
eeiving their customers by substituting inferior
preparations under the name of ginger; and as
ginger is really an unimportant flavoring ngrcdi-
ent, we drop the misleading word.
There is no change, ho,reoer, in Tie preparation
itseLf. and all bottos remeining in the hands of
dealers, wrapped under the of Parker's
Ginger Tonic contain the genuine medicine if the
fac-simle signature of HIscoY Il Co., is at the
bottom of the outside wrapper.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-05-15
MISSOURI.

ST. LOUIS, May 15.-Destruction by
cyclone at Macon Mo. Sunday night
seems to have been much greater in the
country than in the city. Latest advices
from there say that for II miles south
west of Macon the storm leveled every
thing in its track farm houes and in most
cases all but buildings. The following
persons property either entirely dem olish-
ed or very greatly damaged. l. B. Robert
son F. A. Banita, Elijah Banita, l.. b.
Muller, John B. Larkenship, Daw Rel
gera, Reuben Layll, Jas. Burres, John
Clarkson, G. e. Miller, John Buchanon.
James Miller, A L. Summers, Richard
Berson, Westley Banita, Charles Buster,
Thomas Banita, Evan Summers, A. Nj.
Smith, William Burton, John Rathc. Mrs.
Shunke, and Mr.. Harp. No doubt seve-
raj others have been destroyed, but these
are all there is a knowledge of just now.
They include some of the bestfarm houses
in the country A relief meeting was
held at Macon last night to consider the
condition of sufferers, and devise means
of aid to those in need. Very little
damage seems to have been done the last
city, at least by the very few reports yet
received The damage at Ononaga is
estimated at $4,000.
ST.. LOUIS, May 15.-Thursday night
while two burglars were attempting to
rob the store of Burchard 81 Luke, in the
little town of Berne, Gasconade county,
this state, they were discovered by the
Young son of Burchard and companion.
The robbers tnrned on the young men
and fired instantly killing Burchard. His
companion then fired Gnd killed one OF
the burglars; the other fed, but was cap
tured ON Saturday by a pursuing party,
and is believed 10 have been lynched, as
no tidings since have been received OF
him
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-05-15
Damage by Cyclone in Coun-
try around Macon, Mo,
THE WEST.

CHICAGO, May 15.-Specials report a
fight in the Indian territory last Saturday,
twenty-five miles east of CaddO. Three
hard characters named Carson are alleged
to have murdered near Delaware Bend a
short time ago, two white men named
Blankenson and Hiddleson, and an old
negro named Wiley. Last Saturday
Marshal Menshon, of Fort Smith, Ark,
and Constable Cutten, of Grayson county.
Texas, attempted to arrest the Carsons.
They showed fight and exchanged a doz-
en- shots with the officers. Marshal Men
shon was slightly wounded; all the Car
sons were killed except their father who
was released. The dead were left on the
field unburled.
A Helena. Montana. special saws che
expected advance of large War party of
northern Crees into Montana were stop
ped by mounted police of Fort Welsh.
northwest territory. and by action of
Gen. Ruger, of this district. Every effort
is to be made by Canadian forces to CON
fine the Crees to their own country. No
further trouble is anticipated. Struggling
bands now on this side of the border will
also be placed under surveillance when
they reach the reservation.
ST. LOUIS. May IA special session
of Choctaw Indian council met at Arm
strong Academy, capitol of the nation,
yesterday, having been called by the prin-
cipal chief, McCurlin, to consider the
freedman question by the treaty of 1866
between the federal government and con
federate Indians. The Choctaws and
Chickasaws agreed to emancipate and
give the usual rights to colOred people in
their nation. within two years, for which
the United States was to give them 5000,
900 and if they failed to adopt them in
that time the money was to be used to
remove and settle the darkies elsewhere.
The Choctaws failed to adopt them and
they have been there ever since, without
either citizenship rights or title to the land
they work. The Choctaws now desire to
adopt them and it is for this purpose their
council was called.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-05-15
ILLINOIS.

CHICAGO, May 15-Mr. Mills, States
Attorney, made the opening argument in
the prosecution of Jerry Dunn, for the
murder of james Elliott. in the Criminal
Court this morning. his address consuming
thirty minutes. lie claimed that feud
existed between Dunn and Elliott, and
mutual threats were passed. On the night
Of March 1st, Elliott sat eating his supper.
lie was man half blind. His empty
hand lay upon the table. Dunn came in
walked down the aisle. saw Elliott and
slowly and cody crept up to him; then
he drew his revolver, took deliberate aim
and shot the unarmed man. Certain wit
nesses for the defense had sworn to this
most improbable and perjured story. Col.
Mum then commenced his speech for the
defense and will be followed by DTr.
Storrs, also on behalf of the prisoner. Mr..
Mills will then close for the prosecution.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-05-15
ilIII0

CINCINNATI, May Is. AT Harrodsburg
KY. about midnight last night, fir,
started in the office of TibbIts lumber
yard The wind was blowing hard, anC
the fire quickly spread, and in half al
hour the principal business square of thu
town was in flames A fine. new Presby
terian church was destroyed, with thirty
other buildings. The fire engine was
useless for want of water. but citizens did
what they could to help extinguish the
flames. Phil Thompson, on trial for
murder, was among the busiest workers
his jury looked on, under the charge OF
the deputy sheriff At last accounts the
fire was still in progress. The loss Is es
tmated at $150,0oO
CINCINNATI, May 15.-The shoemakers 5
lookout is enforced against all members
of trades unions. So fa: there has heen
no disturbance reported. Between three
and four thousand employees are deprived
of work
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-05-15
How to Economics,

Il would inform de club, = said Pfesi-
dent Gardner Mt "A recent meeting of the
Lime Kiln Club, rs another starch-box
was dropped into the stove to warm up
the back townships, s'dat de Hon. Poky-
demus White, of Grenada, Miss, am in
de anty-room. De gem Ian arrove heah
las night on top of freight car His
objeck in wisitin' de Norf am to deliber
his celebrated lecktur' on How to Econo-
mlZe. He has offered to deiiber it be-
TO dis club for de sum of seVenty-five
cents. which am cheap 'nuff for any sort
of lecktur' on any sort of a subject.
But l has informed him dat we doan'
want it. 1t am plain to me dat he has
bin economizin' radder too much. In
place of an obercoat he has yard of
brass wstch-chain. In place of three
meals per day he seems to prefer one
meal an two drinks of whisky While
de heels of his butes am all run ober,
he wars glass diamond under his chin.
While his trousers am patched befo' an
behind, he sports galvanized watch
dat probably cost Sc Gem lem, de way
to economic am to save seventy-five
cents by not 'ceptin' de offer of dis leck-
turer. What de moas' of us doan' know
bout economy no stranger wild stiff
knee kin cum along an teach us. When
a member of dis club keeps fo' chill en-
in skule, pays rent. has Sunday suit,
eats oysters twice a week an doan' owe
de butcher or grocer, an all on salary
of S6 per week, L reckon he has got de
economy bizness down, to as fine p int
as it kin be worked
de Committee on Reeepshun of
Statesmen viii procede to de anty room
an remark to de Hon. Pokydemus
White dat we has decided not to h ar de
lecktur' at any price. Hint to him dat
he had better leave de city on some of
de night trains. Tell him dat his leck-
tur' will probably draw crowded houses
in Toledo an Cleveland, -
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-05-15
Wh3ra Not to Keen q Doc.

Mr.. X, who lives in one of the lIrg-
est of the new fiat houses up town,
bought ii dog, Because of his large size
he christened the brute Jumbo, and
to the surprise of Mrs. H.. and the two
,oung ladies visiting at his house, SNUG.
gled him in and fastened him up i'll one
of the servant 5 rooms. the mental being
absent for the night. Called out on q
business engagement after dinner, Mr.
X. had not returned at IL o'clock, anC
the ladies went to bed.
About midnight Mrs. X. was awaken
ed by Miss p, who whispered thai
something was wrong. They could
certainly hear rapping, and burglars
and spirits were suggested Then they
could distinctly hear heavy breathing in
the servants room. All three screamed
the ianitor came up stairs and, with a
stove litter rs a weapon, cautiously open
ed the door. Jumbo sprang out delight
ed, and after u moments scramble lay
down to rest.
Mrs. X was indignant. How in the
world did he come in herep" she asked
Put him out at once. y But Jumbo
woultin' { be put out. He was coaxed
and Threatened, but his tail only raped
the harder. Then he WAS kicked and
his good nature Mt last gave way He
showed his teeth and growled. Mr.. ks
key grated in the lock and Mr.. X
shouted warning.
''Oh, that's all right He's the dog
bought for YOU to-day. Hewon't bite. =
said Mr. X,. opening the door with con
fidence.
But Jumbo was now aroused. Mr.. Y.
whisticd cautiously. Don't you know
me. old boy? Nice old dog" he re-
marked Jumbo didn't know him. how
ever, and assumed even 4 more threat,
ening manner. Mr. X. retreated.
"Why in thunder don't YOU get him
something to eatp' he shouted to Mrs.
X, he being in the outer hall, Jumbo
in the inner and Mrs. Y, behind the
door
''IIow can | get out to get itp" asked
she.
Then why didn't you leave him in
the room where | put him? said Mr..
Y
why didn't you tell mcP'' was her
reply.
''Confonnd the dog. anyhow. said
MIR. y
At day light the dog f;tncier was rout-
ed out of bed, and an hour later Jumbo
was returned To his original master at a
large discount. Il don't tltisk Hats are
a good place for dogs. said MIR. X to
a Herald reporter afterward. N j.
Herald
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-05-15
Peoria III arket.

7
CORN-Iower; mixed. 5:A0g54Ls
OATS-No. white, I2al21a.
RYE-56I2 a51.
WHISKY -.
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Chicago Market.
CHICAGO, May 10
LIVE STOCK.

LIVE STOCK.
HOGS-Receipts 10000 slow Zoe lower; light
10ln7 80; mixed packing 2Od7 So heavy pack
ing and shipping, 60ea7 90
CATTLE-Receipts 5000; lower; fine
exports : 10; exports, 401t6 60; good to choc,
shipping, o 05666 70; common to fair, 5 50Qo6 90
butchers. , 50Gn5 %; stockers and feeders, 8 100
%.
WHEAT-Lower; regular l Tia April; f2k
May 1 II June; 1914 July.
GORN--Lower; 5lL46a52A cash; b4N April
54tgG5T1a June 57l8665S1{ July.
.OArS-Lower; = cash. Al bid April; 40841 q
May; AZ bid June ;41as July;
RYE-69H
BARLEY -75G611.
WHISKEY-l 10.
FLAX Sc Ed II.
PORK-Lower: $40 20 April $40 13k MAY
$50 171a June 500 12H July.
I4ARD-Lowcr; $11 G2 April; Si1 q in May
St2 o2 June; SI2 I25s July.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-05-15
INDIANA

INDIANAPOLIS, May IS A cyclone Of
considerable wrecking passed south OF this
city last night, damaging telegraph lines
and other property at the southern part.
Both Methodist and Presbyterian churches
demolished and several farm houses in the
vicinity badly wreckeds
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-05-15
FOR SALE.

One frst-class Safe, good new.--weighs 1000
pounds will sell cheap; enquire of Charles Fie-
big, No. 1915 Third avenue, Rock Island, III.
may-146t
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-05-15
Milwaukee Market.

NiLWAU UhEE, May 10
WIIEAT-Irreguar and unsettled; No2 L 11IS
cash % 3 March; II15 April "a May; 13 a
June. No ,, SO No 4. 76,
CORN-Easicr; 5G.
OATS-Dull and lower; H.
RYE--Declining; 6I
RAREEY-Tame: 12H
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-05-15

Nautical-Two tramps, very thirsty.
are seated in q lager-beer saloon. invol-
untary listeners to an argument be-
tween two pretty well loaded legal
gentlemen ON the subject of free ships.
First tramp Clog. )-'sIhat ain't no in
terest to US. is it. Billyas Second Tramp
mo, Sam; what we want TO ear
about is free sehooners.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-05-15

Mr. James McDaniels. 723 w Twenty
second street, Chicago, Ill says; L found
Browns Iron Bitters to be the best blood
purifier | ever used
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-05-15
THE WEATHER.

WASHINGTON, May 15.-Indications for
the Upper Mississippi and Missouri val
leys, fair weather. light, variable winds,
stationary or higher temperature ard
pressure
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1883-08-26
ny Telegraph.
NEW YORK,

NEW YORK. August 25. 1888.
The stock inasket opened irregular but soon
weakened and declined to = per cent. Denver
was the most conspicuous, failing OF IL TO 24k.
About IL A. NJ. speculation was quiet and a tribe
drmer' TIE whole ist re, rreeording fractional al:
for sale, and this unsettled the market once more
The coalers were wax throughout the day under
lse ss In Ike Sa1
Chicago stated that rates were being cut on both
East and West-bound freiehts which started
afresh the selling movement. prices dropping < to
per cent, the coalers, trunk lines. Louisville and
Nashville. and Northern Pacihcs beng especially
weak. Near the close the reports Of rate-cuiilng
we're denied, and prices rallied ,. TO per cent;
OF the day. As compared with yesterdays final
s,iles, stocks are down to ~. In specialize.
to pn ana ana qass to hen
ment of the completion OF The sale u the road
was made The stock dropped To- AZ. &C. c. aud
preferred /. TO rs: New YORK. Lsckawanna and
Western to SIS; West Point Terminal y. TO 29a.
and Colorado Coal !. to 20. Houston and Texas
rose | per cent. 20 so; Lake Shore lent at Nat to
| l-6 The sales OF stocks for the week were
l.e49.957 shares against 2.553.69l for the pre-
vious wcek-a decrease OF $50. 1874. ,Thc baak
statement. while unfayorsble. had no effect upon
the stock market. The large Treasury dishurSc-
ments for bonds counted tor only two days IN the
averages. and the actual condition Of the banks Il
therefore letter than T. indicated bv The state
mcnt The banks loss IL s2.Gi49OO IN cash. but
have in the mean time reduced their liabilities
s6'34-,3Ov. The transactions aggregated $4,000
sharcs.
BANK STATEMENT.
NEW YORK. August 25.-The weekly statement
Of the associated banks shows the following
changes Loans decrease. si.s54.IOO; specie de-
crease. Sl.i07,40O: Iegal-teDders decrease. al.-
237.5uo; deposits decrease, 1884 $500; circu-
O57.s25.
The banks now hold s5,s2lsO0 IN excess Of
legal requirements.
BALTIMORE.
BALTIMORE. August 25.-virglnia '6s, console
daf III, 81. past-iue coupons, AZ; new l0-i0's,
3lis. Bid day.
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virginia News.

The framed barn OF Mr.. James NJ. Brad
ford, OF New Market, Va, was DESTROYED
by fire on yesterday. II was insured in
the Hamburg Bremen for $4,000.
The Campbell Record says "the oldest
house in Campbell county is the old wood
and-brick house near the depot at Law
yer's road. 1t is queer specimen al
al chitecture, the fireplace extending quite
across the end OF the building. 1t is one
and-a-hali stories high, and from its present
appearance it will last another century.
This was the famous stopping-pace for
Patrick Henry and other eminent lawyers
while attending court at New London,
winch was then the county-seat OF the old
Lunenburg county.
Saws the Manassas Gazette: Mr.. Hiram
Stevenson, who lives near Independent
Hill. i'm this county, was very seriously in
jured several days ago. Whilst going
down a hill with load OF cross-ties. and
being unable TO lock the wheels OF his
wagon. the horses, from the pressure OF the
weight, became unmanageable. In trying
10 stop his team Mr.. Stevenson was thrown
TO the ground, both wheels OF the wagon
passing over his body. One OF his knees
was crushed severely and a thigh dlslo-
Gated. He Is in the neighborhood OF sixty
years OF age, and though his injuries are
most serious his physician reports bis con-
dltion as hopeful.
The Alexandria Gazette says: The thresh-
ing-machine OF Messrs. w. A. Anderson
and Charles Haislip, and the straw-stacks
OF Mr.. Nelson, In the latter's field, near
Pohick church, were destroyed by fire
Wednesday night. The same paper says :
While the steamer j. w. Thompson was at
her wharf In that city Friday morning. on
her way down the river, one Of the colored
deck hands got into row with Mr.. Car.
penter, the fret officer Of the steamer, and
made an assault on HIM. Mr.. Carpenter
seized an iron poker and struck the man
In self-defence, whereupon he was beset by
number OF the other deck hands, who
threats ned to kill him; but some Of the
passengers came to bis assistance and drove
of the assaIlants. taa
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Washington Itoms.
fBy telegraph to the Dispatch.l

By 10 lIle Dlslpdicn.I
WASHINGTON. August e5.-The court
martial which tried Captain John a. Kress
at san Antonio, Tex, for neglect OF duty
in exceeding the amount appropriated for
the erection OF military barracks at that
post has acquitted him.
Superintendent Jewell, OF the Railway
Mail Service at Atlanta. has been autho-
rlZed to issue the necessary orders for fumi-
eating mail matter arriving at Jacksonville,
Fla, from Pensacola, il it can be done
without expense to the Post-Ofiice Depart
ment.
The Commissioner OF Internal Revenue
to-day instructed Revenue-Agent Powell,
at Raleigh, n. c., to investigate the report
that several revenue officers in the upper
part OF South Carolina have been swindling
the Government by hiring persons to put
up old stills in remote places and then cap
tllre the material in the nighttime and OBJ
tain the Government rewards OF fifty dol
lar, for each seizure; also. that the same
material was then put IN another part OF the
State and seized again. 1t is alleged that
only few OF the stills captured in the
mountains Of South Carolina have really
been used for illicit distiling.
The SUPERINTENDENT OF the Marine Hos
pital Service to-day received the following
telegram from Pensacola:
The inspection reports are satisfactory.
Only a few houses were found unclean,
aud these received immediate attention.
There is no sickness Of a serious nature in
the city. DR.. Murray reaflirms the correct
ness OF his post mortem. The doctors here
are much excited over it and the people
much eIated. The Gordon is perfect.
inspect the same three times a week per-
sonally. The maynard reports three cases.
[Signedl GUTTNAN.
President Board OF Health.
Postmaster Rue, OF Norfolk, has inform
ed the Postmaster-General that he will call
upon him in few days in regard to the re-
quest made for his resignation because oil
his refusal to resign his office a. State sem
ator.
The Treasury Department to-day issued
warrants for 900, 900 on account OF PEN
sions, making a total Of about 100000
paid out on that account during the pres
ont month,
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GENERAL FOREIGN NEWS.
Propagation OF Parliament.

THE oUFFN's SPEECH CLOSING THE SESSION.
HER MAJEsTY's VIEWS ON GENERAL NAT
TIERS.
fBy cable to the Dispatch.
LONDON, August 25.-Parliament was
prorogued at 2 O'Clock this afternoon. The
Queens speech closing the session was
read by royal commission. The speech re-
fers 10 the continuance OF harmonious re-
lations with foreign Powers. The admin
istratiye REORGANIZATION OF Egypt, though
retarded by the outbreak OF the cholera
has steadily advanced. Her Majesty re-
asserts that the occupation OF Egypt Is
only temporary. She says the ann
thereof. which has been explained
TO Parliament, remains unchanged. Conh-
municatlons with France concerning
occurrences in Madagascar have been con-
ducted In a spirit OF friendship, and she
has no doubt they will lead to saiisfac-.
tory result. Her attention has been and
will be strictly directed to all which may
affect the rights and liberties OF her sub
iecfs. The working Of the Convention
with the Transvaal Government has proved
in certain respects unsatisfactory. The
ministers and confidential ENJOYS dis
Watched from Transvaal will discuss the
matter shortly. The condition OF classes
in the kingdom suffering from depression
Of agriculture has In most districts shown
some degree Of Improvement. The general
state Of trade and industry Is sound. she
saws she can refer with greater satisfaction
than on some former occasions to the con-
dition Of Ireland. The provisions Of the
land net have been brought into wide ope-
ration. and the late combination against
the fulflment OF contracts, especially for
rent. has been in a great degree broken
up. There is marked diminution Of
arrarian crime, and associations having
murder for their object have been
checked by the detection ana punlshmen'
nj the offenders. Her Majesty refers to
various measures TO which she has given
her assent, and which she hopes will adj
vance the interests Of all. She refers td
the legislation of the session In regard to
| Ireland as evidence Of the anxiety OF Par
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ANOTHER GREAT VICTORY.
The Philadelphia Auaust-FIowers Badly
Beaten By the vfrginins-Scorc 0 to 4.
fsn.c,,, ,e,egram to the Dispatch. I

Especial telegram TO the Dispatch.l
PHILADELPHIA, August % A great vic
tory crowned the efforts OF the Virginias,
of Richmond, TO-DAY In their contest with
the August-Flowers OF this city. The lat
ter club Is a crack organization. Only
yesterday they BANKED the Ross
Club, which visited Richmond q
short time since, the score standing
10 to 0. The Virginias to-day played a
great game, their batting being exception
ally heavy. Furguson and Morgan were
the yirginias' battery. Murphy pitched
for the August-Flowers. The following is
the score:
innlngs........l 2 8 4 S 8 7 8 Q Total
A s1sslSli fiowtf:.o 7 9 Q 3 90 I
Base hits-virginias 10 August Flower 4. Three
base hits-Ford l; Nash 1. Errors-Virgina 3
August. Flower 3.
The next game OF the Virginias will be
played in Wilmington, Del, where they
will meet the Quicksteps, OF that city. in
two contests, commencing Monday.
Games Elsewhere.
lBy Associated Press.l
Trenton Championship Trenton, II
Harrisburg, ~.
Baltimore: Baltimores, 10: Eclipse. 10.
Philadelphia: New York, 8; Philadel-
phia,
Detroit: Cleveland, 8; Detroit, l.
Chicago: Buffalo, IA; Chicago, IS.
Providence: Boston, 8; Providence, 2.
Pitttburgh: st. Louis, 81 Allegheny, !.
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Probable Fatal Fail-LitcraIiy Sawed
to Picccs-DcmOcrafic Organization.

Special tclcgram 10 The Dispafch.I
PETERSBURG, August 2j.-Mr. John Dem
naho, Of Rice's station, to-day fell through
the bridge which leads to the Norfolk and
Western railroad shops into the dry bed OF
the river below. He is thought to be IA
tally injured.
A little nephew Of Mr.. George Whit
field, who runs saw-mill in Southampton
county, was caught in the mill-machinery
Thursday. One Of his arms and leg
were literally sawed off.
The Fourth-Disirict Democratic Com
mittee met in Burkeville last night and
perfected its arrangements for the cam
paign.