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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-06-28
THE NEWS ar MACON.
Suicide of a Train Dispateher-The City
Visited by a Storm

Visited by a Storm.
MACON, GA, June 27.-This morning at
7o'clock LID. Ford committed suicide. He
shot himself through the heart at the
boarding house of Mrs. Nelson on Fourth
street, between Walnut and Wharfstreets.
The deceased was twenty-three years old,
was handsome and of pleasant manners.
He formerly lived in New Jersey, but has
resided in Macon for the past three
months, filling the position of night train
dispatcher on the East Tennessee, Vir-
ginia and Georgia Railroad. Mrs. Nelson
testified before the COroner's jury that
Ford usually came from work at Z O'Clock
in the morning. He had not been
at home for two mornings until yes
terday. When he entered the house
this morning he seemed much troubled.
She asked him what was the matter;
when he said his girl had Tilted him. Her
name was Miss Minnie Mallord, of Ash
land, Kentucky. Ford went Immediately
to his room. He refused to eat breakfast
Suddenly a pistol shot was heard and
Mrs. Nelson rushed to the room and found
Ford halt lying on the side Of the bed, the
blood OOZing out of the wound. His only
words after being shot were. "Oh my
Lordl' Ford had been drinking several
days prior TO the suicide. He was also
out of money and owed a board bill His
trunk was searched and numerous letters
were found, one where his sweetheart
appealed to his love and sense of honor
to stop drinking, and that her father for
bade her marriage unless he forsOOk his
Incorporate ways. Her picture, that of a
beautiful girl about Is years old, was
found in his possession, and beneath it
was written: ''She will feel sorry for
this'-nO doubt alluding to his death.
His pockets contained some newspaper
clippings referring TO the Young Mems
Christian Association, in which his
name was mentioned as making
an eloquent speech. His pocket also
contained a receipt for ten dollars
he had sent his sweetheart's s
mother. Superintendent Mallory, tOf the
East Tennessee, Virginia and Georgia
Railroad, telegraphed Ford's father at
Newark, Ohio, concerning his death. All
who knew Ford liked him well.
FREAKS OF A STORM.
A severe wind and rain storm, much
thunder and lightning accompanying, Wis
tied Macon at noon to-day. Fences and
trees were blown down. Lightning struck
the house of Charlie Russell, in Madison
street, and tore one side of. No one hurt.
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al RaiIroad Purcbasod

NEW YORK, June 27.-An official an.
nouncement was made in the Stock Ex-
change to-day that the Chicago and
Northwestern Railroad Company had
purchased the Blair system Of roads. The
company states that it will issue s14.757.-
600 Of its common stock any time after
thirty days from date. This stock will be
delivered as required in payment for the
above railroad, and rentals and charges
now paid these lines will cease to be
charged against the company.
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sheepshead Day Rpoes.
sHEEPsHEAD BAY, June 27.-The
low were the events to-day.

SHEEPsHEAD BAY, june 27.-The fol-
low were the events to-day:
FIRST RAcE--one mile; Glenelen first. Tolu
second, Farewell third. Time ;44l%
SECOND RACE--Three -fourths Of amife. nv
Time :lS. ~ :
- THIRD RAcE-One and one-fourth miles:
2:l5. Only two started.
: FOURTH RAoE-One aud a haIf miles:
Barnes won, Euclid second, Trafalgar third
Time 2:40. 80 ''''A -
FIFTH E-Three-quarters Of miIa.
Time l:l734.
olATH RAoE-Ihree-q quarters Of a mile.
$$2,OO0 side; between Ebbery Walls Wall
Flower and Lord Abererombie's King Alfonso
Serya colt The latter won In I:I7.
In the steeplechase all bets were declared
on for one year for foul rlllinr -.
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HOODS TEXAS BRIGADE.
Annual Reunion of the Association-In
teresting Exercises.

OF CnG A6SOc1aG1On-ln-
teresting Exercises.
GALVESTON, June PA special from
Dallas says: ''The fifteenth annual re-
union of Hoods Texas Brigade Associa-
tion was held in this city to-day. Several
thousand veterans participated. The
President, in his opening address, invited
all the soldiers of the Mexican wars and
the Federal army to participate. Mrs.
Winckler, widow of Col. G. NJ. Winckler,
read the history of the brigade.
president Martin announced that Gen.
Hoods children were getting on all right.
The two eldest sons are at school in Ger
many, and the other children are in good
hands North; but in the address to the
association, after vacating the chair,
Major Martin said Hoods children were
committed to the care of the brigade to
be educated, not in Europe nor in the
North, but in Texas. This sentiment was
heartily applauded. Judge Aldridge was
the orator of the daY.1
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YELLOW FEVER GERMS.
Experiments of a Celebrated French
Surgeon at Panama.


Surgeon at Panama.
PANAMA, June 27.-Dr. l.. Gerierd, a
celebrated French surgeon in the employ
Of the canal company, who has been ex-
perimenting with the yellow fever germ
for the past three years, has brought his
work TO close. He informed MIR. Ding.
Ter, before the latter left for France. that
he was ready to try the attenuated germs
by inoculating with them. The subject
excites great attention here, where a num-
Der Of doctors have given particular at.
tention to the study of the disease.
Drs. Gerierd and Didier, the latter also
being connected with the canal, have led
in all work, and are now about to give
the results of their valuable Iabors to the
scientific world. A brief resume of DIR.
Gerierd's work will be published here.
Translations are being made by DR.. VOL
fred Nelson, formerly of Montreal.
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SOMERs' POINT, N. j., June 27.-Nine
Italians attempted to cross Corson's
Inlet during a storm yesterday. Their
boat was upset and six out of the nine
were drowned. Their bodies have not
been recovered. The men were railroad
laborers. Another man, whose name is
unknown, was drowned in Egg Harbor
Inlet
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MURDER IN BRUNSWICK.
4 Negro, Stabbed and Brutally Beaten
Dies from His Injuries.

Negro, Stabbed and Brutally Beaten
Dies from His Injuries.
BRUNSWICK, GA, June 27.-John Rob
inson, colored, died here to-day from in
juries inflicted by negro named Beaure.
gard, in a fight at a negro supper Satur-
day night last. Joe Williams, colored, was
also implicated. The deceased was acting
as door-keeper, the supper being at bis
mothers house, and Beauregard and Viii
liams, acting disOrderly, were refused adj
mittance. They were incensed, and after:
wards returned and called Robinson out
to settle the matter, when Beauregard
stabbed him in the head, and cut him in
the arm. Williams beating him with his
lists. The Coroner's jury rendered a YER
dict Of murder. The prisoners are both
in iail
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-06-28

NEW YORK, June 27.-A conference of
colored Democrats, representing several
different States, was held at the Carlton
Hotel tonight, the object of which was to
appoint delegates to attend the coming
Democratic convention and endeaVor to
secure a representation there for the col
ored Democratic voters of the country.
The following delegates were chosen
Isaac FL. Hunter, of New York, Daniel
Davis, of Connecticut, and James Win
ME, of Virginia,
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WASHINGTON, June 27.-The following
games were played to-day:

WASHINGTON, June 21.-Ihe following
games were played to-day:
AZ Ghicago-Chicagos 6, Providences 0.
At Detroit-Bostons Is, Dehoits4
At Cleveland--Clevelands G New Yorlra A
AZ OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES s. Bunalos =
AT Cincinnati-Metropolt u, Cincin-
natis 4.
At Louisyille-Louisviles IL Washinrtonsg 2
AZ Toledo-Toledos g. Brooklyns l.
AT Columbus, O--Columbus q Pjttsburga 4
AT ndianapolis-vlndianapol Z, Baltimores
A. Boston-unions 0, Cincinnati CUnion) 4.
stones 4. y ny
cago (Unions) 4.
sas Citys 8. >
Az New York; ales /. Harvards g
Al Harrisburg-harr 6, TrentonsI /.
At 81. Louls-St. Lonis 4. Athletics l.
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A Judge to be Investigated.

WASHINGTON, June 27.-Mr. Springer
has been instructed by his committee to
ask permission from the House for the
creation of a special committee of five to
investigate the serious charges against
United States District Judge Jackson,
of West Virginia
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-06-28
Broke Through a Bridge,

CINCINNATI, June. 27.-A Logansport.
Indiana, special says; "a construction
train Of thirteen cars broke through the
bridge near there yesterday on the Terre
Haute and Logansport Railroad, killing
the engineer, Thomas Grace, and the fire.
man, W. 5. Scott. The damage is estima.
ted at 1901
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-06-28
NomInatIons by the Presldent.

WASHINGTON, June 27.-The President
to-day nominated to be Collectors of Gus
toms George Toy, of Virginia, for the dis.
trict Of Cherrystone, Virginia; Benjamin
Upton, Jr., of Virginia, for the district OF
TappahannOck, Virginia ;Charles E. Robin.
son, of North Carolina, for the First district
OF Albemarle, North Carolina; Isaac Hey.
man, of Alabama, to be Collector of In
ternal Revenue for the District of Ala.
bama.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-06-28

NEW YORK, June 27.-The Independent
Republican Committee met to-day, George
William Curtis, Chairman. Reports and
letters were read indicating, as promi-
nent member of the committee SAID, that
the anti-Blaine feeling was growing. The
call for the conference, it was said, was
also receiving a greater number of sigma
lures than the committee had antici'
mated
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-06-28

SAN FRANCISCO, June 27.-Gen. II. j.
Clunie, delegate-at-large to Chicago, said
that now that Tilden had declined the
nomination Charles a. Dana, of the New
York San, was his first choice for the
Presidency. The Call this morning said
that a number of other delegates from
California would support Mr.. Dana
should he be placed in nomination.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-06-28
The Political ZeDbvr in the Hans.

WASHINGTON. June 27.-The little po-
litical furry in the House this afternoon,
when Logan as a land grabber and Blaine
as the tattooed man were held up Incl
dentally, while the members banded
examinations and recriminatiOns about
the abuse of the leave to print privi-
If it develops into a hot political debate,
it may interfere with adjournment on
July ., which Chairmen Randall and Al
lison, of the Appropriations Committees,
say is probable
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-06-28

a clerk in the carriers division of the New
Orleans post Office, was to-day arrested
for embezZling letters. Stamps has been
in the employ of the post Office for about
four years, and his depredations are
thought to be extensive. He acknowledges
his oI1ilt
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-06-28

LITTLE Rock, June PA dispatch
from Texarkana says Dock Waller, col.
ored, the murderer of Lucius Grant. col.
ored, was hung here to-day in the pres.
ence OF 5000 persons. To the last be
asserted his innocence, and declared he
acted in self-defense and his life was
sworn aWay
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NomInated for Cnnrress

CINCINNATI, June 27.-An Ottawa
(Ohio) dispatch says: ''The Democrats
of the Sixth Congressional district re-
nominated W. d. Hall for Congress and
elected G.. H. Marsh and o. ID. Willet as
delegates to the Chicago Conyention.v
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EGYPT AND EUROPE.

No Definite Answer Received from the
Powers as to the Conference.
LONDON, June 27.-Austria will be rep.
resented at the Egyptian Conference by
Count Karolyi, the Austrian Ambassador
to England, and Baron Vetsera, the finan-
cial expert.
In the House of Commons to-day Glad
stone said that definite answers had not
yet been received from the powers in
answer to the note informing them of the
Anglo-Franco agreement, but those which
had signitied their acceptance of the inyi-
tatlons to take part in the conference be-
fore knowing the agreement had not
withdrawn.
1t is said the conference will meet at
the Foreign Office tomorrow at D. m.
Only formal business will be transacted
at the first sitting.
zOBEHR's GOOD FAITH.
CAIRO, June 27.-Col. Kitchener, who
has arrived at Korasko, reports that mes
sengers arrived with letters from ZobehT
Pasha, were allowed to pass through the
rebel lines, and received an escort OF
Mahdis horsemen, and are now nearing
khartoum. This is regarded as proof OF
ZObehr's good faith
Gen. GFeenfell has arrived. and goes
Immediately to Assouin. Rebels are
massing near Abou Homed. There was
increased firing at Suakin last evening.
The conduct of the Egyptian troops was
pOOd
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suicided with strYchnina.

SCRANTON, Pa, June 27.-Ella Thomp-
son, 10 years old, daughter of Charles
Thompson, druggist of South Hampton.
took dose Of strychnine this morning
and died in great agony. The only ex.
planation which she made was that she
had taken dose which she had fixed for
her steDmOther.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-06-28
Ross wins a VYrestlIne nTato1,

CINCINNATI, June PA mixed wresf.
ling. match in the Grand Opera House
tonight between Duncan Ross and Mnl-
doom was won by Ross, who took the first.
fourth and NTH falls. MuldoOn won sec
ond and was given the third on foul.
the next two side holds. and the last IN
catch s-catch-can.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-06-28

DUBLIN, June 27.-A seditious notice
has been plscarded at DoneraIle, county
Cork. 1t threatens the murder OF Lord
Doneraile, and says the end must come to
''Rossmoreism and landlordism.v p 1T sum-
mons lnVincibles to meet to-day to ar
range for the removal of Lord Doneraile.
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To Be FaYorablx Reported.

WASHINGTON, June 27.-The Senate
Judiciary Committee is expected to report
favorably Representative Thompson's
bill amending the Thurman act recently
passed by the House, and then let it lie
over until next session
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-06-28
Escaped Conviets shot.

DHICAGO, june IA special from
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, SAYS: ssrwo CON
ylcts named freeman and Farmer escaped
surrounded in the woods near hero ara :
night ensued, in which Freeman was NOR
tally and Farmer dangerously wounded >
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-06-28

ST. JOHN, n. f., June 27.-NiDeteeu
River Head prisoners, charged with the
murder Of i've Orangemen on st. Stephen;s
aay, were all acquitted this evening amid
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-06-28
Fish Permits His Plea to stand.

NEW YORK, June H.-The time given
by Judge Benedict for James d. Fish to
Withdraw his plea Of not guilty to the in
dictment charging him with the annra-
priation Of the funds of the First National
Bank expired to-day. Fish announces
that be would permit his plea to stand.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-06-28
THE DIXIES WIN AGAIN.
A FINE GAME IN AUGUSTA YES
TERDAY.

The Score Thirteen to Eight--Nort0p's $
Damaged Finger Did not stop His
Pitching-The Dsxies and Browns Play
TO-Day-An Interesting Game Antici-
pated.
AUGUSTA, June 2T.--About four hun
dred people witnessed the game between
the Chnches and Dixies this afternoon.
The Dixies played fine game up to the
seventh inning, when Norton hurt his fln-
ger, but pitched the game through. The
Dixies won easily, They play the Browns
tomorrow. A good game is expected.
THE SCORE.
The following is the score.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-06-28

Republican Nomination for Congress.
INDIANAPOLIS, June 27.-The Republi-
leans of the Second district nominated
Capt. George G.. Riley for Congress.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-06-28
MADE AN ASSIGNMENT.

BOSTON, June oh. Fl. Bangs, doing
business as the Bay State Casket Com
pany, has failed and made an assignment
to W. X. Stedman. A meeting of creditors
was held to-day, and committee was
appointed to investigate. The liabilities
are reported at about $4O0, 900, mostly in
New York.
IRON WORKS SUSPEND.
EAsToN, Pa, June 27.-The Belvidere
Iron Company has suspended.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-06-28

PARIS, June 27.-A duel occurred TO-
day between NJ. La Lon. manager of Ia
France, and NJ. VIII Piccord, manager OF
lie Paris. The former was wounded.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-06-28
Davidson Renominated

PENSACOLA, June 27.-R. FL. NJ. David.
son was renominated for Congress to-day
on the fifth ballot.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-06-28
A one Hundred Yard roo. p,..

BETHLEHEM, PA, June 27.--A 1OO-yard
foot race between Fred Rogers. of Tren-
ton, and Harry WheatIey, Of Canada. for
$1,000, was won by Rogers in 99S.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-06-28
Through on Couobs ),

Knocks a Cough or Cold endwise. For
children or adults. Troches, 15c, Liquid,
SOC. At druggists.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-06-28

Lightning Strikes and Sets Gin House
on Fire Near HOgansvflle-A Verdict
Against the Central Railroad for ST.
5OO-A Horse stung to Death by Bees
The Recent Murder at Melrose, Fla.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-06-28
The McGarrahan Claim Reported Ad-
Naraalrr

WASHINGTON, June 27.-Among the
bills reported to the Senate this morning
from the committees was that for the reliei
of William McGarrahan. 1t is reported
adversely from the Committee on Private
Land Claims, but was, however, placed
on the calendar.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-06-28
..Ruchu-Paibas J,

Quick, complete cure, all annoying Kid
ney, Bladder and Urinary Diseases. 81.
Druggists.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-06-28
The convention then adjourned.
Chicago's Democratic Judges for Cleve-
Land

JAMES b. WALLER.
SAML. NJ. MOORE.
NJ. +. FULLEY.
JNO. @. ROGERS.
7. A. MEYAN.
HENRY G.. MILLER.
HORACE A. HULBURT.
MARK KIMBALL.
HENRY w. ROGERS.
JNO. A. MARLEY.
ANTHONY A. SEEBERGER.
G. S. INGRAHAM.
CHARLES WALLER.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-06-28
The following is the scorI
DrxTrS
sCoRE BY INNINGS.

Runs earned-DiXies 4, Clinches 5.
First base on errors-Dxies 4. Clinches l. a
First base on called balls-Dixies 8,
Struck out-Dixies 6, Clinches 5.
Left on bases-DiXes Q, Clinehes g.
Two base hits-Fizgerald l. Lamotte
Passed balls-Clinches 4.
Wild pitches-DiNies /, Clnehes 3.
Flies caught-DiXies 4, Clinches =
Fouls caught-Dixies /, Chnches g
Out on bases-DiXies 10, Clinches 49,
Umpire-Mr. Burns, of Browns
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-06-28
FAILURES IN BUSINESS.

An Improvement in the Situation Over
Last Week.
NEW YORK, June 27.-The business
failures throughout the country in the
last week, as reported to r. G. Dun & Co.,
number for the United States I'll, and for
Canada %, or a total of 1919, as against a
total of 200 last week, a decrease of 6
failures. Save this there is nothing spe-
cial to note. The failures at the South are
notably few, and the Eastern States are
hploW tho avara0a
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-06-28

Ask for Wells HRough on Corns.a 15c.
Quick, complete, permanent cure. Corns.
warts, 6uniOne.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-06-28

The weak, worn and dyspeptic should
take CoLDEN's LIQUID BEEF TONIC.
C0lden's, take no other. OF druggists.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-06-28
HIPS Hair and Whisker DYE. so cents,

For pimples, use GLENNs SULPHUR
SOAP.
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The Fortifioations Eli.

WASHINGTON, June 27.-To-morrow
Mr.. Randall will submit to the House, as
minority report, duplicate of the forti-
ticatiOns bill passed by Congress at its
last session, appropriating about $3.50, 900.
He expects to defeat the majority bill by
this means.
Gen. Benet states that it is not true, as
his friends in the House thought. that he
is opposed to The proposed Advisory
Board provided for in the majority forti-
tications bill. On the contrary, he fayors
IT,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-06-28

Pixies Toothache Drops cure in one
minute.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-08-28

There is nothing like being a Mis-
sour editor. Hon. j. Edward Jones,
of Lathrop, Mo-, at the close Of the
Thirty-frst general assembly invest
ed $500 In a mining interest out
west, but concluding his money was
lost kept his speculation q secret and
quietly watched the matter. A few
days since he received letter stating
that his interest could be negotiated
for $50, 900. Now Brother Jones
will cast q withering look at his de-
linquent subscribers and treat his
cord-wood subscribers with CON
tempt
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-08-28
Like Some Railroads.

A religious denomination in a town
in Indiana, which felt that it must
have church, called in the services
of business man to tell them how
it could be brought about.
ssThe case stands like this" he be
gan, there are twenty of you and
you can raise $500 among you. Yo,
need at least $4,000. Organize q
stock company, offer your shares Al
so cents on the dollar and you'll
have no trouble about getting tn,
money"
"But, Mr.. Chairman" protested
one of the brethren, "what abou
dividends on this stocks'
"Dividendsl dividends I" echoet
the chairman ''why that's an afte
consideration. The first thing is +,
get rid of the stock and get tn
building up"
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-08-28
Farmers, 1t Will Pay You to Paste
This in Your Hat.

When you bring your country pro-
duce, such as feathers, hides, wool,
tallow, &c, to market, look out and
don't sell it to street runners; they
will swindle you every time. If you
want the full market price and good,
correct weight, be sure to look up
SAN MORRIS; he will always pay you
.op prices III cash. HIS warehouse
ia one and a half blocks northeast OF
public square, near Mexico Custom
Mill, and you can bet on him treating
YOU so that you will call the second
time
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-08-28
B. r. CAUTHORN.
Secretary.
Crittenden Deseryedly Endorsed.

Crlttenden DeserVedlY Endorsed.
1t is quite fashionable hereabouts
to sneer at Gov. Crittenden's admin.
istration, and that, too, without spe-
clfying wherein he has been dereliet
in duty. At the same time it is ad-
mitted ON all hands that the financial
affairs of the state under his admins.
tration have been we'll and judiciously
conducted-never better. As this is
one Of the main features of good 90.
vernment, we cannot but think tha,
the governor is justly entitled to q
different and more lenient kind OF
treatment than he is receiving at the
hands Of many inconsiderate demo.
Gratis. The administration of Gov.
Crittenden has been Internationally
endorsed by the state convention and
that fact should go far towards silenc.
ing i'll advised complaints.-Moberl,
Headlight.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1884-08-28
A Heavy Election Bet.

Special Dispatch TO the Globe-Democraf
LAS VEGAS, N. NJ, August 90
Perhaps the largest bet made so far
on the result of the Presidential cleo
ton was recently made in Silver City,
between n. C. Place, General Mama
ger of the Pinas, Atlas Gold and Sill
yer Mining Company, and Chas. NJ.
Shannon. Mr.. Place bet a new mill,
recently erected at a cost of $40, 600,
and all the company's mines and prop
erty at Pinos Atlas, including the
mercantile establishment, against the
Hughes & Shannon copper property
at Clifton. The necessary papers
have been made out and placed in es'
crow pending the result of the elec'
ton. Hughes & Shannon's property
at Clifton is valued at 5000. 900, the
present owners having once refused
s4O0, 900 cash for it.