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The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1884-10-25
The Cry Raised By a Fight in the
Gallery Of Crowded
Show,
Precipitates Panic AmongTwo Thousand
Women and Children "A Struggling
Mass Of Unreasoning Humanity.
Two or Three Dozen Persons Crushed &c
the Floor and More or Less
Injured.

MONTREAL, CAN, October 24.-The
Royal Theater Museum, ten-cent show,
was packed at the matinee yester.
day, the audience numbering over
1000 persons, Chi, fly women and
children. Two boys In the
crowded gallery engaged 10 fight when
the cry Of "Fire them out" was raised.
This was understood below to be cry Of
FIRE, panic ensued aud wild rush was
ade for the exits, all passages were
instantly choked with strug-
Cling unreasonins mass Of humanity,
Women became frantic, d many Of them
anted, fell and were tramped upon by
the crowd. The actors anl attaches
vainly tried to quiet the frenzy by shout
ing that there was no FIRE. The panic
lasted unit all who were physically able
had left the theater. Then 1t was
discovered that two or three dozen WON.
en- aud children had been crushed to the
floor and were more or less severely In
jured. None OF them were able 10 walk
TO their homes and cabs were procured.
II Is regarded as miraculous that some
were not killed
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1884-10-25
Til 3 Hazsltine Trial.

BALTIMORE, MD, October 24.-The
Hazeltine trial was continued this morn
ing. The State rested its case without
the Introduction OF further evidence. 1t
was expected that number of witnesses
would arrive this morning from James
town, but they failed to appear. Gov
ernor Whyte stated that in their absence
he had other wit esses he I'D ut on
the stan to prove the insinit oil the
prisoner. Witnesses from New York will,
1t is understood, testify to the dulluess
and eccentricities Of HaZeltine In his boy.
hood.
The first witness called by the defense
was Van Witzeu, young lawyer of Bal
timore. He met Haze tue in jamestown,
n Y, two months prior to the shooting,
and b I'd travelled with i'm up to the time
OF the occurrence OF the unfortunate af-
fair. He said Hazeltine acted strangely.
At the hotel in Toron no tore up his
stockings and the sheets, and witness
had sat up with him all night.
When they arrived at Ba timore, the pris-
oner's condition was verging on acute
mania as the result Of prolonged de-
bauch on which they had been. Hazel
t ne had trleI to purchase morphine at a
drug store to quiet his nerves, but the
druggist had refused him.
The court took recess until D. IN.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1884-10-25
Brighton Beach Races.

NEW YORK, October 24.-The cold
weather yesterday thinned the attend.
tendance at Brighton each. The racing
was good, and the number Of entries up
to the average.
First Race Maiden two-year olds,
three-quarter mile Emmett, first; Adela,
second Hawthorne, third Time, l;22
3-i. Mutuals paid, Sl3 SO.
Second Racial ages, one mile: Jen-
nings, first; Bouncer, second; Carrie
Stewart, third. Tiue, AS IA. Mutuals
paid sls05.
Third Race-All ages, one and three
eighths miles; Clarence, first; X. Monee,
second; Bay Miller, third. Time, $3.50
l-2. Mutuals paid, $3.50.
-Four n Race-Three- year-olds, seven
eighths mile: Valley Forge, first; More
ma, second; Pllferer, third. Time, ;9t
"a. Mutuals paid, sll.75.
Fifth Race-Handicap hurdle race, over
six hurdles, one and one-half miles
George Mccullough, first; Pawnee, sec
ond; Billy, third. Time, 2:59 l-2. Mu.
tuals paid, Sl2.
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The z O rYarR Ahaai.

NEW YORK, October 24.-Certain bond
hoders Of the West Shore Railroad have
addressed to the United States Trust
Compaby's trustee Of the bonds protest
against the sstion the receivers OF the
road in cutting passenger rates below a
paying basis. Pre- ident Stewart Of the
Trust Company, it is understood, rep led
In a non-committal form TO the effect that
the bondho ders were entitled TO protec-
tion, and would doubtless receive re-
dress from the courts II hey could show
that hey were being injured.
ln view Of the latter clause 1t Is peril
nent 10 state that at :sterday's meeting
of the standing committee Of the West
Shore bondholders, the Receivers OF the
road subm tied a statement showing
since the reduction the Company's re-
celpts have increased twenty per cent.
Secretary II. b. Bulk.ey, Of the com.
mittee, says they Endorsed the Receivers
policy, as in the Interest Of the prop.
erty.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1884-10-25
Serious Cutting ARRAY.

CHICAGO, ILL.,, October PA serious
cutting ARRAY occurred at the Board Of
Trade building at one O'Clock this after
noon. Thomas Brown, colored, aged
seventeen, who goes by the name Of
Black Tom, was probably fatally stabbed
In the neck by another colored man,
name unknow0. Thu victim is boot
black, and owns chair In the alley. 1t
Is said the principal in the ARRAY went
into the main hallway of the building
and began quarreling. Words led to
blows, and the unknown man stabbed
Black Tom In the neck with jack-Snife,
INJECTING very serious wound. The as
sailant ran out Of the building and es-
capped. The victim was taken to the
County Hospital.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1884-10-25

New York, October 24.--Mayor Edison
has issued q proclamation concerning
the Worlds Industrial and Cotton Cen.
tennlal Exposition, to DO opened In New
Orleans December LIST. He calls atten-
uon to the fact that the United States
Government will have more xhausttve
exhibit than any hitherto attempted by
II, aud to tho effect the Exposition Is
likely to have on trade with Central and
South America, whose annual commerce
10 estimated at 3676, 1000, 900, and Of
which the United States now coDtrolS
fpt morp than .pue,Aiyh. He ,anpmsndA
~ 1uiDsitiph to the oltixshs 8f-EeW
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1884-10-25
Lik .ly to be Lynohed,

NASHVILLE, TENN, October 2i.-Frank
Rhea is likely to be lynched at Houston,
Miss, under very peculiar clrcum-
stances. A week ago he hit BIZ Pate
over the head with q stick. The litter
fell dead. A Coroner's jury found that
Pate died from heart disease, because
his skull was not fractured. Rhea was
admitted to bail At the trial before a
Justice yesterday, Pate's relations put
the skull In evidence, skinned II and
showed the skull to be cracked In four
directions ike broken egg shell. Great
excitement prevails. Public sentiment
has turned against Rhea.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1884-10-25

stoppage. The latter claim to have con-
tracts to fill, aud that they have no RICH,
to close. The probability is that forty
closed mills will start up on Monday and
run alternate weeks until there Is an Inn
provement In the market.
The 10000 operators shut out during
this week have behaved admirably. The
machinery Of the cotton mills Is much
injured by laying idle. When a mill
closes for two weeks 1t takes nearly q
week to get the machinery to running
perfectly again. This makes 1t prefera-
BILE to run ternate weeks, rather than
every other fortnight, the product being
the same In either case.
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Annual II d 1rt.

WASHINGTON, D. c., October 24.-The
annual report oil the Acting Judge Advo-
cate-General Of the Army has been sub
mitted to the Secretary OF War The report
shows an increased number Of court
martlals In all branches Of the service,
and recommends various minor changes
In the rules Of military Jurisprudence.
DIVIDENDS DECLARED.
The Comptroller OF the Currency has
declared a dividend Of thirty per cent IN
favor Of the creditors OF the Hot Springs
National sank and the First National
Bank Of Monmouth, Ill.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1884-10-25
Darned the Girls and Mended Her
Voice.

ROCHESTER,, Pa, October 24.-Ellen
Ashworth, young woman whose home
Is In Bridgewater, Pa, aud who has for
twelve years been unable to speak above
whisper, having lost her voice In an at.
tack Of scarlet fever, recently recovered
her speech In a remarkable manner. She
had established millinery store at East
Liverpool, o., and was doing pros
porous business. A few days ago some
Of the employees grew rebeIlious and In
her rage Miss Ashworth surprised herself
and those alb ut her by exclaiming Ia a
loud voice: ooh, darn these glrIs"
Her speech Is now as perfect as before
her illness.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1884-10-25
THE TURF.
National Jockey Club Races.

Nationdl vocAey Olup ndCss.
WASHINGTON, d. c., October "a. This
is the third day Of the fall meeting of the
National Jockey Club. The weather Is
clear and cool, the track good and the at
tendance large.
First RAce-a mile dash: Bella, won;
Richard L., second; Tattler, third.
Time, 1850 ~. Mutuals paid, $50.
Second Race-One mile: Elizabeth,
first; Hopeful, second; Saltpetre, third.
Time, $50 IA. Mutuals paid, S29.40.
Third Race-Seyen tnrlongs: Ro,iere,
first; Coral, second Lytton, third. Time,
1885 IA. Mutuals paid, S40.85.
Fourth Race-Congress stakes; two
niles Heel and Toe, first; Nette, Sec
ond; B ast, third. Time, 3:4i l-2. Mu-
tuals paid, s20.50.
Fifth Race--Six furlongs: frankie B.,
first; Little Mach, second; Bessie,
third. Time, l;l9. Mutuals paid, sli.-
90
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1884-10-25
CRAZED WITH RUM.

A bloody row occurred on Wabash
passenger train, near Wabash last night.
The train wa, full OF people, returning
from the Peru barbecue. A woman
named Cotticiphan, crazed with liquor,
drew long knife and began cutting and
asning among the occupants OF the car.
Henry Garner was cut in the lett Shout
der, n. Quinn was dangerously sab bed
In the face, and Conductor Prince was
stabbed In the face. The woman was
finally elected from the train.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1884-10-25
They Arm and Organize For the
Defense of Their Homes
and Firesides.
A Bogus Baptist Preacher 0vertaken in
His si-s-Hs Capture and Con-
viction As Horse-Thief.
The lfazsltine Murder Trial-The Attempt
TO Show Insanity-A Serious
Cutting ARRAY.

NEW ALBANY, IND, October 2i.-At
Palmyra, Harrison County, party Of
thirty women, disguised in mems clothes,
rode up to the liquor saloon of William
Bott last night, and demanded admission
OF Bit, whose residence Is in the house
with the saloon. Enforcing the demand
with drawn revolvers, they were ad-
mtted TO tn house and at once set to
work and broke all the decanters, glasses
and other furniture of the bar. They
then Knocked In all the heads OF the bar
rels and kegs, and poured out the liquor.
Butt was then given notice If he re-
opened the saloon they would pay him
another visit and ynch hin, as they did
not Intend to tolerate the sale OF liquor
In the town. Bott is looking for another
location.
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A heavyweight Opinion.

BLOOMINGTON, Ill, October 2i.-Sen-
ator David Davis, although acting with
the Republicans, to-day said in conversa-
ton with an intimate friend that in his
opinion the Democratic party stood the
better chance for electing their ticket
than they had for years. He said he
thought, however, that Cleveland
ought never to have been nomi mated,
and that he was about as weak a candi-
date as could have been selected. The
party was, however, finely orga lied aud
had and were every day accomplishing
some very effective work. Between the
two men Blaine was his first choice, but
still his election was very uncertain.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1884-10-25
Maud s.

LEXINGTON, KY, October 24.-Maud
S. was logged yesterday afternoon, act
Ing well in harness, feeling well and look
ing well. She then was exercised faster,
trotting mile IN 1920, doing the last
quarter in thlrty.one and quarter Sec
onds. After seeing this, horsemen gen.
orally feel confident she can break her
record.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1884-10-25
Poisoned the Wrong Person

COLUMBUS Ca, October 24.-Ella
Gamble has been convicted Of murder In
Harris County, aud WIS sentenced to tho
Penitentiary for life. Ella was an In.
mate OF the house OF Pink Blu
chanan, whose affection she enjoyed
for . season. Buchanan's wife ordered
the artful woman to leave the house,
when the latter mixed "Rough on Rats"
In the days batch OF bread, intending tho
poisoned Loaf for Mrs. Buchanan. Tho
Plea .mlacarrie6, howeyeh and Ptnk he.
g. M the xtutfynHnStvA0 a his VILE @
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1884-10-25
Back in the Fold.

NEW YORK, October 24.-"Jakey"
Worth, of Brooklyn was last night nomi-
mated by the Republicans for Congress in
the Filth District Mr.. Worth has served
nine years In the Legislature. His op-
position to Mayor l. caused him to
break with his party, but this year he is
back In the fold.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1884-10-25
A Cry of DIstreas.

QUEBEC, CAN, October "a. - L. j.
Flynn, Commissioner OF Railways, re.
ceiyed the following telegram to-day
from Rev. J, L. B. Pouliat;
GAsPA, October %.
1.-THE set !ement of Pointe.a-Fregate
aud Petit Anse have been completely de-
stroyed by fire. Ihirty.ilve families are
homeless and starving, + Gods sake
assist u.s."
Another telegram from Clorydorme
says: "Thirt, five houses at tnis place
have been burned. Two hundred per.
sons are in state Of starvation, having
lost their barns, boats and everything
they possessed. Something shou be
done at once. The men could be sent
away for the winter il the women and
children were provided for"
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1884-10-25
Schaefer Wins.

BosToN, Mass, October 24.-Jacob
Schaefer and W. j. Cation, OF st. Louis,
played two stralght.rail billiard games
at the Marshall billiard parors yester-
day.
he first game resulted: Schaefer,
GOO; Cation, 290. Schaefer's average
was 81 81 and Cations 10 "a.
The second game resuIteds Schaefer,
1000; Cation, 904. At the close OF botl
games Schaeier gave brilliant exhibit
ton Of fancy shots.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1884-10-25
POLITICAL.
Democratic Barbecue.

INDIANAPOLIS, IND, October 24.-The
Democratic barbecue at Peru yesterday,
was the largest demonstration ever held
In that vicinity, about $4,000 persons be-
ing present. Speeches Were made by
Mr.. Hendricks, Senator Mcdonald, Dur.
ward and others.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1884-10-25
Mitchell Means Business.

NEW YORK, October 23.--Ata ate hour
tonight Chas. Mitchell placed $500 In
the hands OF Harry Hill to bind match
with Dominic Mccartney, whom he dc.
sires to challenge. He says he will meet
Mccartney with hard gloves or bare
knuckles within six weeks, at any place
In the world, barring New Orleans, for
from $500 to 81, 500 a side.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1884-10-25
a WIFE'S TEARS.
They Furnish the C!ew That Will
Hang Her Husband

FLEETWOOD, Pa, October PA Ger
man farm laborer, named John Medlar,
was shot dead re emily near here by
Charles Eppler, his former employer, Of
whom he demanded payment. Eppler
aug a hole on his farm and buried his
victim. The crime would probably have
remained concealed forever had IL not
been revealed through the prattle Of
Eypler's children, VINO said their mother
had been crying for lonG time because
papa might be hung for shooting man,
Investigation disclosed the murder.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1884-10-25
STUDENTS TRICKS.
A Poor Lest Horse Brought in For Prog.
res1.

A foor Lcpt horse brouSht IN FOR Frog.
ress.
WORCESTER, MASS, October "a
When the faculty and students at the in
stitute met Tor prayer yesterday they dis.
covered a horse in one of the pews. 1t
had been struggled up two winding
fights Of stairs during the night by mis-.
chlevous students. The professors were
much puzzled how to get rid of the tru-
der, and were occupied all lay. Finally
they hired q number OF men, who tied
the horses feet together, wrapped 1t In
blankets, and slid 1t down tho stairs on
skids. The boys stood outside and
cheered Justify at the proceeding. They
were so boisterous that the police wero
called upon by the rate Faculty W scat.
ter them.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1884-10-25
One Mlnute in Jail.

PETERsBURGH, Va, October 24.-John
7. Peasants, editor OF the Mail, an after
neon paper published here, who was In
dlcted by the Gran Jury at the last term
OF court for publishing on the 18th Of
June last, a libelous card rejecting on
the character of w. I. Lawrence, was
convicted In the Hastings Court to-day
OF a misdemeauor. The jury Imposed a
flne Of 90, and one minute In jail.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1884-10-25
DIVIDENDS DECLARED
A Ringing d DIS ON for d Ill.

WASHINGTON, D. G., October 2A,-The
Examiner-in.C Chief Of the Patent Office
has rendered decision awarding AIex-
ander Graham Bell priority OF Invention
Of the telephone receiver. This was
awarded by the examiner below to Nc.
Donough. The point at issue Is regard
cd as the principal feature OF the tele-
phonic invention.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1884-10-25
All Sign d Again.

CINCINNATI, O., October 24.-The thir
teen members of the Cincinnati Base
Ball Club have all signed for the season
of 1885 The players are White, Sny-
der, Powers, Reilly, McPhee, Fennelly,
Carpenter, Jones, Corkhiu, West, Peo-
piles, ShaIllx and Mountjoy. Messrs.
Stern aud Kramer have disposed Of the
greater part of their stock in the Club,
and Mr. George L. Herancourt will be
the manager.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1884-10-25
Merriman for Congress.

New YORK, October 24.-The county
Democracy of the Eleventh Distr ct last
night nominated for Congress Colonel
Truman A, Merriman, President of the
New York Press Club and political re-
porter of the Sun. Colonel Merriman Is
fJrty.four years old and very popular.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1884-10-25
DR.. Nachtel as Bonefaotor of His

RACE.
New YORK, October 2i.--Dr. Nachtel,
whose efforts occurred the system OF
night medical service at call from police
stations In this ty, is trying to establish
an ambulance service In Paris, such as
exists in all the principal American cities.
lie has received the following autograph
letter from Victor Hugo "New York
has comm need, Paris will continue that
which you propose, and which Is sug-
gested by reason and by evidence. The
success of the scheme will confirm your
affirmation. 1t Is clear, Is definite, Is
hum n. | approve Of it, and con-
graduate you"
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Crossing the Border Into Suck ,rdoi

DANvILLE ILL.,, October 24.-It was
eleven O'Clock this morning when Mr..
Blaine left Lafayette for Sprn2fe d, III.
lie was accompanied by large reception
committee, who had come from Spring
field to meet him, and by several friends
from Chicago, among them, Mr..
Joseph Medill and MIR. c. b. Farwell.
The first stop this morning, the last
in Indiana, was at Attca. Tn re were
about 5000 people around The depot
Mr.. Blaine spoke very briefly, saying
that it was too late for argument, and
that the time for action was at hand. Nc
other stop was made until the train
reached Danvi.le, Iii.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1884-10-25
A YOUNG FRED DOUGLASS.
He Makes a Speech Before the Bloom.
ington Independents.

ington Independents.
BLOOMINGTON, ILL, October 4.-Last
night Rev. c. S. Smith, the distinguished
colored orator and sgltator OF Illinois,
delivered an address before the Independ.
ent Repub leans of this city. Smith until
recently was prominent In Illinois poll
tics. nd by his race was regarded as q
young Fred Douglass. He was strong
Arthur man, but bolted after Blaine was
nominated. His speech was reported to
be one Of the best ever made 10 this city.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1884-10-25
TIL Byneld savagss Enters aimed.

NEwBURYPoRr, MASS, October "a
The "Byneld Savages," Companies A, b
and Cha tho old Nineteenth Regiment,
were entertained by Major Ben Perley
roore, the original commander OF the
battalion, Of his residence, West New
bury, Nils AtterAoop. IAsaAsaan, Grssty,
whs w 8 private m ccsnpasy 2, was
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1884-10-25
Boat and OarRo Lost,

New ORLEANS, La, october 2t.-The
steam oat Henry Frank, hence last even
Ing for Memphis, burned to the waters
edge last night near Davis Crevasse. The
boat and cargo are total loss. No lives
were lost
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York, and urges them to take the interest
In 1t that 1t deserves. To further this
end, he calls meeting Of citizens or
tomorrow night at the Chamber OF Com
merce, when Commissioner General
Moorehead will be present and make an
address.
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Assigned.

SYRACUSE, N. Y, October 24,--The
Kopelewich assignment was fled this
morning. Half doz n judgments for
borrowed money were entered yesterday.
The llabllitie are upwards OF $4,000.
The stock is estimated at $4,000, with
$4,000 in outstanding accounts.
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He Will Get There.

ITHACA, N. Y, october 23.-The Re-
publican Congressional Convention OF
this District met at Seneca Falls to- day
and unanimously Endorsed the Demo.
cratic nominee, John Arnot, OF ElmIra.
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viii Not Fuse.

PITTSBURGH, Pa, October 24,--Thom.
as A. Armstrong, leader Of the Peoples
party, said yesterday: 81 am positive
there will be no general fusion between
the Peoples party and the Democrats In
PENNSYLVANIA.
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The Merry Hum Of tbs spindles to DO
Heard Again.

FALL RIVER, MASS, October 94.-Tha
manufacturers Of lrint cloths have de-
ddsd to start up again on Monday The
dsxllsctlon among thycwssss \ hacsuss
tor X m -Myss ID MI lfEas n n
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For the Championship of Am erica.

NEW YORK, October 24.-The first
game Of the series for the base ball
cha pionship OF America, was played
yesterday at the Polo Grounds between
the Providence team, the League cham
pions, aud the Metropolitaus, champions
of the American Association. Following
Is the
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1884-10-25
SCORE

Providence, 10000 8 0 &c
Metropoitans, 5000 600 90
Base Hits-Provldence, 8; Metropolis.
tans, 2.
Errors-Providence, q, Metropoll-
tans, 0.
Pitchers-Keefe and Radbourne.
Umpire-Kely.
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An ex-Conv.ct in the Role Of Baptist
Preacher Com % to Grief

ToLoSo, ILL.,, October 2+.-John Blggs
was yesterday convicted In the Dou1 lass
County Circuit Court and sentenced to
sixteen years In the Penitentlary. Blggs
appeared 10 Sandoru., this county, about
eighteen months ago with letter from
Quaker church. The Baptists of the vii
lage readily took him into full member
ship, and. he soon obtained license to
preach Occasionally valuable
HORSE WOULD DISAPPEAR
from the locality where he had been
preaching, but no one ever thought Of
suspecting hun. few weeks ago fine
bay PAGER was stolen from Mrs. NJ.
SpauldiDg and horse from William
Odeli; another from A am Boone, a bug
gy aud harness from Stephen Hanson and
numerous other articles. AT the same
time Biggs disappeared. Investigation
showed mat he had previously served in
the Penitentiary for horse.stealing and
that the letter with which he first gained
the confidence OF the people OF Sadorus
was O
FORGERY AND FRAUD.
Officers captured him at Fora, H., with
most Of the pro- erty in his possession.
The Sheriff OF Douglass County took him
in charge aud started for Tuscola, but
before reaching that city Blggs went In.
to the closet, slipped through the win
dow and jumped IRON the train. He wa:
stunned by the fall, and when the trail
was backed up aud the officer TO nd HIN
1t was thought he was dead, but he re
covered aud was tried aud convicted yes
| terday.
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TEST YOUR BAKING POWDER TO-DAY!
brands advertised as absolutely pure
CONTAIN AMMONIA.
THE TEST:

Place can top down on hot stove until heated then
remove the cover and smell chemist will not 10 re-
CURED 70 detect tho presence Of ammonia.