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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-10-07
The Cholera.

MADRID, October During the past "a
hours there were four fresh cases of cholera
and one death from the disease reported in
Spain. Several suspicious cases of sickness
have appeared in Barcelona, and it is feared
that they are cholera.
ROME, October 7.-During the past "a
hours there were 43 fresh cases of cholera
and y deaths from the disease in the city
of Naples, and 81 fresh cases and II deaths
in Genoa.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-10-07

During Beechers sermon in Brooklyn Sunday
morning. among other things, he said: when
read in some of the books of the Old Testament
that God spake to his servants face to face and
then see what He said, don't believe word of
it." he concluded by saying that meanness was
the greatest of sus.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-10-07
ATTEMPTED Suicide.

PoUGHKEEPsIE, N. Y, Oct. AT mid
night last light John Schicke, young mar
rie,l man entered his home and after partly
removing his clothing shot himself in the
left breast. He was removed to the hospi-
tai. The ball has not been found. The
cause OF the shooting was intoxication and
domestic nfelcty.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-10-07
Fire.

SOUTH BETHLEHEM, Pa, Oct. 7.-At 3
o'clock this morning a fire started under
the stage Of the Grand Opera House here,
which resulted in the total destruction of
the entire building and the cutting Of a row
of four story brick buildings adjoining.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-10-07
Explosion of a Bomb.

LYONS, Oct. IA bomb was maliciously
exploded last evening upon window sill of
the gendarmes barracks in the Belle Cour
quarter in this city. The windows of the
barracks were broken and the wall was
damaged hut nobody was hurt.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-10-07

openly as declared enemies" The General
talked a different way when though nominal
ly member Of the democratic party, ne ran
a Hancock ticket intended to defeat the cleo
ton of Hancock, and when on the floor OF
the Senate he proclaimed himself better
democrat than Ben Hill, and Immediately
thereafter voted to put that body in the
c,ntrol of the republicans
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-10-07

THE nomination of Mr.. Pulitzer, the edi
tor of the New York World, and Governor
Cleveland's great friend, for Congress, BY
Tammany Hall, shows that Mr.. John Kelly
was in earnest when he said that Tammany
would give Governor Cleveland "full, fair
and honorable support"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-10-07

Talmage took his text from Revelation last Sun
day morning-"And the armies which were in
heaven followed him upon white horses, clothed
in fine Ii en-, white and clean" He said in this
procession you would find the Christian poor,
"who never rode before save in hearse to the
pottcr's Field"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-10-07
Things Worth Knowing.

There are great many such things. One
is that there is no use having dyspepsia
unless you really like it and want to have
it. It is an established fact that Browns
Iron Bitters will conquer this disease in short
order and completely. Mr.. Daniel L. Nick
am, Springfield, Ohio, says, Browns lion
Bitters cured me of dyspepsia, nervousness
and Wakefulness."
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-10-07

As WAS surmised, the Joy dispatch turns out to
he nothing else than a repetition of the infamous
Caldwell dispatch. Rcv. Henry Ward Beecher
SAYS that Joy did say that Blaine offered to pack
committee for S25 900.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-10-07
Dead.

LOUISVILLE, KY, Oct Mat O'Rear-
don, widely known performer on the
variety stage, died here last night Of con-
SUMPTION.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-10-07
Fatal ARRAY.

HoPEtNsvILLE, KY, Oct AT Balm
bridge on Saturday, Lee Ladd and Charles
Mckinney shot at each other until Ladd
was killed and Mckinney badly wounded.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-10-07
Fatal Accident.

CosHocroN, Ohio, October BY the fall
of derrick at Adamsville, to the south east
of this city, last evening, Sanford Lacy was
instantly killed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-10-07
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ASSOCIATED PRESS DISPATCHES.
Train Wreckers.

DENVER, Col, October IA special to
the Tribune Republican from Emporia, Kan.
sas, says: Early on Sunday morning, ten
miles west of here, an attempt was made to
rob the Santa Fe passenger train. The
robbers evidently intended to ditch the
train, as two rails were unspiked, but not
removed. The passenger train came along,
however, at such speed that it passed
safely over the rails. When the robbers
saw the train flying by with iss rich booty,
they evidently became enraged and fred a
voliey after it, the bullets striking the cars
in several places, bat fortunately hitting no
one. Following the passenger train came
a freight train which was ditched, the fire.
man being killed and the engineer seriously
I'M ured.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-10-07
The Pennsylvania and Bait. Ohio Railroads

PHILADELPHIA, Pa, Oct. THE order
of the Pennsylvania Railroad Company re.
fnsins through business to this city and New
York originating with the Baltimore and
Obio Railroad Company applies for the
present only to passenger business. The
through freight will not be nterfered with,
coming from the Baltimore and Ohio road
is Of small amount. The Pennsylvania rail.
road officials have heard nothing on the sub.
j,ct from the Baltimore and Ohio managers
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-10-07
MONETARY AND COMMERCIAL.

NEW YORK, October I'll A. m.--Stocks after
fractional advance in some cases at tho opening
became weak and prices declined ls to per cent.
the latter in Lake Shore. Union Pacific and the
Changers were weaker.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-10-07

GEN Peyton Wise has been reelected in
speclor Of leaf tobacco for Richmond.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-10-07

ALEXANDRIA MARKET. Oct. 1.-The graiu
markets are steady at the recent decline with a
fairly active demand for choice lots; the offerings
Of Wheat on Change this morning were very light
only 1000 bushels; Fultz brought from 80 to
"a for fair to good 80 for common; S2aS5 for
mixed, and S4aST for longberry. Corn strong
and firm; 900 bushels of white brought Il.
No yellow Corn, Rye or Oats wero sold. Flour
is quiet and without material change Produce
is still scarce and wanted at full figures
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-10-07

BALTIMORE, Oct. Iva. IS defd =; consoIi-
dated =; past due coupons 31*. new 10 40s
now 3s 52t4 bid to-day. Cotton dull middling 10.
Flour firm with fair inquiry. Whcat-Southern
steady and quiet; Western steady and dull;
Southern red S5aSS; do amber 92a95 No
Maryland 9Oa91; No Western winter red srot
and October S3a4 a837s November s5'.as6;
December 977sa8S Corn--Southern irregular
with small receipts; Western entirely nominal;
Southern white 55a6O; new 52a56: do yellow
60a62. Oats steady; Southern 31a35 Western
white 33a34 do mixed 3Oa31 II; Pcnna 31a:'I.
Rye quiet at 62a65. Hay higher; prime to
choice Pennsylvania and Maryland Sl1a16
Whiskey quiet at 81 1Ss1 10. Other articles I'M
changed
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-10-07

Protection. No such
protective a e q i n 8 t
chills and fever and
other diseases Of a ma
larial type exists az
Hostetter's Stomach
Bitters. 1t relieves
constipation, liver dis
orders, rheumatism,
kidney a n d bladder
ailments with certain
ty and promptitude.
A change, as crafty
ing as it is complete,
soon takes place in the
appearance, as we'll as
the sensation, of the
wan and haggard in
valid who uses this
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-10-07

Ask YOUR GROCER FOR SWISS PROCESS
n Family Flour.
ie3 CdAhLES 3. Ia luz. Jr.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-10-07

BALTIMORE CATTLE MARKET, Oct. G.-Bcof
Cattlc-Prces of Beef Cattle ranged as follows:
Best 6 O0aS6 %; that generally rated first
quality 75a$5 so; medium good fair quail
ty 3 OOa$4 3Tla; ordinary thin Steers Oxen
and Cows . 5OaS3 90. Extreme range of prices
2 5Oa$6 25. Most of the sales were from 3 %
ass 90 per 100 lbs. Total receipts for the week
4017 head. Total sales for the week 1T04 head.
Trade has not been active at any time. Prices at
the opening and for short time thereafter show
ed slight fraction higher figures than last week,
but it did not hold on long, and the average
suit, quality considered, showed no material.
change. There were few better tops, but tho
general average Of the offerings was no better
than last Monday.
Sheep and Lambs.-Thc offerings number about
800 less than last week. and show some improve
ment in quality. Trade is slow, there being
outside demand. Common Sheep are very diff
cult Of sale, and there will be number left over
unsold. We quote butcher Sheep at 2i2a4Ei cts,
and Lambs at 3a5 cts per Id gross Stock Sheep
81 5Oa2 rs per head. Receipts this week 5279
head.
Hogs.-There is much lighter offering than
last week, but their quality generally shows
improvement on the offerings then. Trade is
fair, but prices off in spite Of the decreased
numbers. We quote common to fair Hogs at Ga
71s cts. extra ~. cts per lb net, and selections
shade higher Receipts this week 5O44 head.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-10-07

CHICAGO, Oct. Tho weather is chilly and Z
drzzling rain is falling On Change at II u. M
Wheat was 1sc lower. Corn l4aa4c higher. Oat-
unchanged.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-10-07

new YORK, October stocks steady. Money
1a2. Cotton dull; uplands 1Ols Orleans 10'4
Flour quiet and steady. Wheat lower and I'M.
settled. Corn dull.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-10-07

standard promoter of health and strength. For
sale by all Druggists and Dealers generally.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-10-07

A RTIsTS-EIGHT CENTS PER TUBE FOR
IA Windsor & Newtons Paints, at
ape JOHN D. II. LUNT'S.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-10-07

lust ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS large supply of
y PARIS GREEN for potato bugs at
my2S w. F. CREIGHTON's
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-10-07

TJANDSOMEST ASSORTMENT OF LACE
n SHAWL. HAIR and JERSEY PINS at
ieo6 HENRY WILDT'S, 10 N. Royal st.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-10-07

nON'T FAIL TO ASK YOUR GROCER FOR
- Swiss Process Flour, the best on tho market.
Give it trial fje7l CHAS s. TAYLOR, Jr.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-10-07

TUsT RECEIVED FROM FACTORY, COLUM-
y bia Umbrellas, Silk, Alpaca and scotch GiDg-
hon, Of Iiy05l AMOS B. SLAYMAKER'S.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-10-07

MOTH PAPER IN ROLLS ten cents per yard.
M SUMMERS & ALLEN,
my1 n. W. cor. King and Royal streets.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-02-21
A DAY AT DALLAS.
Review of Local Happenings and Cur.
rent Topics OF Interest
Horrible Death From Drlirium Tremens
Pursued by Demons.


special 10 the Gazette.
Dallas, February 20.-E. f. Doyle,
plumber and gas-titter, was to-day
closed by attachment to satisfy q
claim of J. F. Doyle of Little Rock,
AK. for $4,000
r.. ID. Wilson. convicted at the last
Term of the district court of murder
ing Henry johnson, and given forty
years in the penitentiary, and Juhn
Dixon, eight years for horse 1T, allng,
to-day appealed their cases to the state
court of appeals.
A. Metzltr. delegate from Lone Star
Lodge No. 81, Independent Order of
the Free Sons of Israel,
has gone to Cincinnati to
attend the United States convention
to assemble there Lext Sunday. He
will eudeavor to have the endowment
plan increased from 81 900 to 81 800.
The walls of the new Merchants
Exchange building have reached the
second story. The portion of the
structure already up gives evidence
that the Exchange ia to be the hand
srniest building, from an architectural
standpoint in the state.
Mr. f. A. Peek, IA popular young
gentleman, lett for New Orleans this
morning, where he marries Miss
Doughlas on Friday night.
Frank Martinella, living two miles
from Dallas, last night discovered
chicken thieves among his poultry,
and in attempting To drive them away
was 30 badly beaten that his lie is des-
paired of. Two negroes We're doing
the stealing. Both escaped.
Jerry Dwyer, leader OF the theater
orchestra, died most violt death
tonight from delirium tremens, imag-
ming all sorts of demons were after
him, and also that men were pursuing
him with shot guns. He escaped
from his room at one time and took
refuge in the basement of the opera
house. Just before dying he sprang
ont Of bed, and ran under the bed tn
hide from imaginary tormenturs. He
was from Minneapolis, Mimi, where
his remains are to he forwarded.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-02-21

1.-THE majLritity OF operators employ
ed by all telephone companies are fe.
males"
what is the average number OF
subscribers to each OPERATOR
Seventy five, and the average num-
Der OF connections per subscriber the
world over. IL five per diem.
How Is the tariff ON telephone con-
meet ions regulated"'
"Rents vary from SS5 per annum
per set complete for private line pur-
poses to $3.50 per annum for exchange
connections. Nearly all subscribers
In Texas have individual wires; rates
for residences, SIS per snnum; Tor bus
mess places, $50, which is ut the bot
tom OF low averages"
docs the telephone pay its back
ers?"
"The average dividends on tele-
phone property are from six to ten per
cent per aDnum. Construction viii
be continuous so that within few
years its plant will occupy an enviable
position ~ regards the field for invest
ment in substantial enterprises"
"Will the telephone eventually
prove an innovation on the tele-
graph 2"
For isolated communities and small
villages the telephone will inevitably
take the place OF the telegraph, on ac-
count OF the low cost of operating"
Just then was heard the merry
tinkle of the electric bell. "Hello,"
came tripping over the wires, and the
reporter skipped.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-02-21
L lttS.
A Local Life Insurance Jompany-Local
and Personal Mention.

Special to the Gazette.
Paris, February 20'-The Lamar
County Mutual Insurance association
is now fairly launched upou its way.
A charter is 10 be applied for at once,
and business commenced AZ soon as
secured. The policies of the association
are only To be issued to residents of
Lamar county between the ages of Is
and 60. The number of policies is linn
tied L. twelve hundred; the amount of
policy 5000, annual dues ST. 5, assess
ments So 90. Officers, a president, five
directors and Il business manager, he
TO be the only paid officer of the asso-
citation.
DIR. George, who has been conduct
ing series of meetings at the first
PresbN terrain Church, returned TO Fort
Worth today. The worthy doctor
will always be a welcome visitor to
our city. Regrets have been general
that the weather was not more favora-
bic 10 the meeting.
Another leap-year ball Is to be given
ny the young ladies of the city next
Tuesday evening.
Mr.. j. c. Mccoy Of Dallas, right
eminent grand commander Of the
knights Tcmplar of Texas, has been
on an official visit to Paris command
cry No. 8. He leaves to-day for Sher-
man.
The soiled doves of the dusky race
are being subjected To fines in the jus
tees court upon the charge of being
common prostitutes. The suggestion
IL made that the men, many of whom
are said TO be white, ought also to be
liued. Why not raid the scarlet wo-
men Of the white race, ANA cleanse the
city Of the strange women whose feet
II IL said go down to deathp
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-02-21
GAINESVILLE.
A Sly Young Man and His Attachments
Minor News Notes.

| Special to the Gazette
GAINESVILLE, February a0.-Last Sat
urdny morning, young man appa-
rently rs or 80 years of age deposited
| his grip AT the Douoho house in this
city aud registered himself as John
w. Riddle, Pittsburg, Pa. He
claimed that he was repr, seutiug
| Bradstreets commercial agency.
There was nothing unusual in this
proceeding so far, and the young man
wandered half aimlessly around our
streets several days and attracted very
little attention. AT times, however,
he seemed to be holding very conf
Dental relations with some of our
most influential Citizens, and some
wiseacres began to think that the
Bradstreet story was hoax, and that
the young man was not as ''verdant as
he seemed Last Tuesday morning,
all doubts were removed when he
threw off the Bradstreet mask and as
attorney for several leading firms in
st. Louis, ran five attachments on the
X. +. Hinson stock of groceries. The
houses he represents had been sell
ing goods to ID. p. Smith, who was do
ing business at Tishomingo, G.. N,
but failed for several thousand dollars,
dtiu tluillt dludclliiltIlis were run Oh
Smith Through Hinson. Riddle claims
that he is in possession of enough evil
dence to prove that Smith is really"the
power behind the thronen Hinson
will fight the Case and bring suit for
damages, and it promises to be a lively
one, as there is money on both sides
Riddle, who is a practicing attorney of
st, Louis, himself, has employed
Messrs, Saylor d Chambers of this
place to assist him, while the other
side is represented by NJ. l.. Sims
a crowded house greeted Hey
woods MINISTRIES last night at The
Aiken opera house. Some parts ofthe
performance were excellent. while
others were Indifferent and stale.
A hard rain fell again Monday
night, hut Tuesday it turned cold and
cleared or beautifully.
The GAzETTE's articles in behalf OF
Fort Worth as the place for holding the
next state convention are cummenda-
bic and the only objection | hear
urged against the Fort no this way is
her want of hotels sufficient to accom-
mouHte such IA convention AS the next
one Will be. THIS is "a serious one, and if
it has any foundation in fact will
work against the prairie city.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-02-21
WASHINGTON.
Congressman Mills and the Ohio and
Pennsylvania Sheepmen.
The Dallas Public Building-A Petition
From Abilene.
Special 10 the Gazette.
Mills AND TILE WOOL. AIrN


From Abilene.
Special 10 the Gazette.
MILLS AND THE WOOL MEN.
Washington, ID. g., February 90
a lively scene occurred to-day in the
ways and means committee room. A
number OF Ohio and Pennsylvania
sheepmen were arguing before the
COMMITTEES against reduction of duty
on wool as ruinOus To their business.
When Congressman Mills of Texas in
terrupted them and declared that the
only way tor them to overcome their
present difficulties was to move TO
IeGas' which state was destined to be-
come great wool growing portion of
the Union. The wool men were great
ly dstonished, and answered hy saving
that Texas could not grow fine wool,
In return, Mills said that Texas could
easily grow wool at prices that would
be ruinous to Pennsylvania and Ohio,
ana as II was under the same govern
ment with those states, nothing re-
manned for them but to transfer their
sheep.
THE DALLAS FEDERAL BUILDING.
1t was learned at the supervising
architects office to-day that the plans
for the Dallas public building we're an
proved by the cabinet officers, 10
which they were submitted, and that
work would commence probably in
two weeks un the foundation.
ABILENE's PETITION.
Washington, February 20.-Lanham
today introduced petition from citi-
zens of Abilene asking the removal Of
Tie federal court from Graham to some
point on the Texas Pacific railroad.
THE GALVESTON COMMITTEE.
Some members Of the Texas deIega-
ton and the Galveston deep wafer
committee met tonight at WeIcher'a
MOTEL, but little or nothing was done.
BY Associa ted Press.
KEIFsR VS.. BoYNToN.
Washington. February 90. The
commission to investigate the charges
OF keiter vs.. Boynton resumed It's seq
sion TINS morning, and Refers coun-
sci announced his readiness to proceed
AItnough part OF his witnesses were
absent, some would arrive to-morrow
III rning.
Keller was sworn. His counsel sug-
h''N he Ilr3t
conducted by himself as C unset. The
conlIi' ission agreed. without waying
me right to ask questions whenever
desired. Keller SAID his personal nc.
quaintnnce with Boynton began about
seven years ago. His relations with
him had been friendly until about the
LIST of March last. In reply to a oues.
ZION whether he had a conversation
with Boynton regarding aiding the
passage of any bill pending before The
Forty-Seventh congress, witness said |
IL was possible that Boynton spoke In
him incidentally, but he did not rec, /. |
lecl that he spoke especially about
McGarrahan until about last FebrI.
AIRY On eth February he received n
note from Boynton, which has haa"
published, asking him to recognize
Representative Dunnell 10 move to
suspend the rules and pass the McGar.
rhhan bill. About Two DAYS after
mat date, Boynton' came to the
speakers room and asked witness In n
low tone Of voice whether he would
recognize Dunnell. AT this time there
was In the room j. G.. White, wbol
was clerk at the speakers table,
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-02-21
CORSICANA.
A New Railroad Company Organized
With strong Backing.
The Southeast Route-From Fort
Worth TO the Gulf OF Mexico.
Special to the Gazette.

Special TO the Gazette.
Corsicana, February 20.-Arrange-
ments have at length been consum-
mated aud conn any organized, In
Guiding some of the wtslthiest bust
ness men of Navarro and Freestone
counties, to build the Fort Worth,
Corsicana & Gulf railway. The pro-
ject has been under consideration for
some time, and has now assumed def
mite shape, and its construction viii be
pushed forward MS fast rs possible. The
headquarters of the road will be here,
and 10 the parties in charge OF the
scheme are our best citizens, thei e Is no
dount of its success.
The Daily Journal put in an appear
snce this evening us a new venture in
the newspaper line
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-02-21
ABIl.EN Il.
4 Church Entertainment - Nuptial
Chimcs-Local Notes.
Special to the Gazette.

Special TO the Gazette.
Abilene, February 20 The North
ern Methodists give an entertainment
at the opera house this evening, III
which some of our hest home talent is
engaged, and 1t will doubtless be pleas
ant AS We'll as profitable.
NJ ss Sallie Morris WAS married this
afternoon to Mr.. Robert Hisey of Mex
leo, Missouri, at the residence of her
father, Captain Chas. o. Morris. nine
miles east of Abilene, Rev. g. w.
Reilly. officiating. The father of the
bride is prominent stock man and a
gentleman of wealth. 1t was quiet
wedding, and there were but
few invited guests, among
whom were Mr. NJ. Porter,
and wife, DR.. GartreIl and daughter,
Mrs Franbie, and Mrs. III. Porter OF
Abilene, Miss Lille Hisey of Mexico,
Mo. AID others. There was a sumpt-
uous feast spread, to which ample
Justice was done. After the ceremony
was performed and congratulations
had been extended to the happy young
couple, the bridal party left on the
evenings train for Missouri MAY
much Joy so with them.
Considerable losses among sheen, and
some among cattle are reported from
Jones county.
There is no progress to report in the
settlement of the bank of Abilene
troubles.
MIR. Thos. Davies, our newly con
iirmed postmaster, has not yet received
his honda Inspector Thomas Is still
in charge.
The citizens of Abilene have re-
sponded freely 10 the call made upon
them for funds with which to enter.
tain the members of the stock associa-
ton in March.