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Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-05-03
FOREST FIRES.
Tremendous Loss of Property in Penn.
sylyania-Several Lives Los.

HoUTzDALE, Pa, May 2.
Forest fires are raging throughout the coal
region of Clearfield and Centre counties
Much damage was done to the works about
the colliers and hundreds of miners dwellings
destroyed. The town of Brisben took fire
and at 4 p. NJ, was still burning. There Is
however but little material left for fire. Over
5000 people are homeless and entirely desti-
tute. Appeals for aid have been telegraphed
to surrounding towns.
MOUNT CARMEL, Pa, May 2.
The heavy storm in Northumberland Co.
today famed to the fury of the fires which
are destroying much valuable timber on the
mountains. The works of Charles Woods,
together with 5000 cords of charcoal were
destroyed todav. The fires also ingnited the
culm bank at Mine Hill, Gap Colliery. The
mine is in danger and 800 men will be
thrown out of employment. The towns are
befogged with smoke from the mountains.
ASHLAND, Pa, May 2.
Extensive forest fires are raging in this
region. The Ashland fire department has
been ordered to be ready At the Date Miners
Hospital. The workmen are fighting the
flames. The building, is surrounded by
smoke. The loss to the timber trade will be
large.
EMPORIUM, Pa, May 2.
section. The season has been unusually dry,
and the winds, blowing a perfect gale from
the west, sweeps the fire through the forests
with great velocity, and destroying a large
amount of property. At Sterling Run, nine
miles from here, several buildings belonging
to the tannerv company were burned today,
and large mill was also destroyed. The
village was in prominent danger, and was
saved by laid from Penora. Two families
are reported Lost. and it is feared that the loss
of life will be great. At Swissmont, fifteen
miles west of here, two mills with large
amount of lumber were destroyed.
WILKEsBANE, Pa, May l.
The mountain fires are raging fiercely near
here lately. At California, numbering town
near White Haven, fire started. and eleven
houses. occupied by men engaged in the
numbering business, were burned. Two
bridges on the Beaver Creek Branch OF the
Lehigh Valley Railroad we're destroyed, a.
we're also the stables of Albert Lewis Co.,
lumber constructors. In the latter eleven
horses persisted. The Total loss was estl-
mated at $4,000.
ELMIRA, N. Y. May 2.
| A report has been received from the coal
town of Arnot, Togo Co, Pa, score OF
dwellings and both mining stores we're
burned today. The buildings were lgniteo
| by the firest fires now raging in that section'
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-05-03

NEW YORK, AAy =.
FIopR-Receipts, iSsos ,exports, 16is;-salee. l0s-
500: No. 9. IS . 70; fancy white Western. extra
9 IS . 9 50; common to good > Is aS % Ecod 70
choice, as Sc: City mill extra. 90 60;
superfae,a 20 50; ST. Louis extra. So oa68;
winter wheat extra, 3 50 aeeo; Ainneeofa extra.
Soaeoo.
WnkAr-Reccipts. sl.'so; exports, :is, ,sss; salss.
81 900: No. red. lool: No. red, 1871 elevator
No. Red state. ~; No White state. la.
RrE-eteady.
RARLEY-nominAf.
CoRN Receipts a, ,s56 bushels; exports. SsSoe;
sales, 200; spot No 3, 6si; No 2, Gil.
OArs-Receipts. s., $50; sales. 5000; No !, ~
do white 20; No ,. Sei 81; do White. &ol . &tls
No l. S7l; do White. IS Mixed Western. 6a q -;
White do, ~ Is; White State, <SA q tSA.
SuaAR-Cut loaf and crushed "A q "a grAnulated.
Z; white extra c, sasl; yellow. SaSi; mould,
li6
PxrsoLKUM-United,s ssf bid.
TALLow--weak.
BEEr-Quiet.
PoRK- Mess spot, IL 90 IL ias; clear back.
~ 90.
LAsD-st 10 a L.; refined, s IS.
BUrrER-easy.
CHkEsE-steady.
Ereights-nrm,
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-05-03

At Boston-Boston, IL; Buffalo, 10.
At Observation-Disclosures 4; Cleveland,
2.
At New York-New York, l3; Chicago, 6.
At Philadelphia, 8; Dstroits,
O.
At Springfeld-Spring6eld, 81 Boston
Reserves, 5.
At Cincinnati - Columbus, 3; Cincin-
natl, 4.
At Pittsburg-Athletics, IL; Allegheny. 2.
At Washington-Brooklyn, Z; Washing-
ton, 5.
At Baltimore-Baltimore, 9; Metropoli.
tans. 3.
At Louisville-Loiusville, Z; Toledo, 4.
At Altoona-St. Louis, 16; Altoona, 8.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-05-03
Nebraska Republicans.

OMAHA, May 2.
The republican State convention was held
today. All the delegates are Blaine men.
The platform endorses Arthur's administra-
ton in strong terms condemns the proposed
tariff legislation as outlined by the demo-
cratic leaders in the House of Representa-
tives and calls for the construction Of the
navy 'commensurate with the needs of the
nation ready to defend its right and protect
its citizens at home and abroad"
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-05-03
Cray Hairs That Have Not Kept in the
Path of Duty.
ToRoNro, MAY /.

TORONTO, May ..
Francis Louis. aged 20 years, vas arrested
at Peterboro and brought to Toronto last
night. He is superannuated government
official and was an employee in the finance
department, his duty being to ill in blanks
in unissued bonds. He is charged with hav-
ing forged bond of one Thousand pounds
of the issue of the consolidated five per cent
loan of 1860.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-05-03
MAIL ROBBERY.
The Mail Bags Thoroughly Cleaned out
by Villains.

SAN FRANcIsco, May 2.
A special to the Chronicle from Victoria,
&c, says the astounding discovery has
been made that the mails which left Victoria
March 2lst and oath for the east and Europe,
never reached their destination. Robbery Is
assigned as the cause. The pecuniary loss
will be heavy. Last December two mans
from Canada and England for Victoria via
the Northern Pacific were stolen.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-05-03
Statements Denied.

Mr.. Foster, minister to Spain, returned to
Washington today. His attention being
called to the charges of Gen. Badeau, at
Havana, against the State department, he
stated that as far as they related to the recent
commercial agreement negotiated at Madrid
for the West India trade, Gen. Badeau was
uusustained by facts and he denied all the
principal facts of Gen. Badeau's statements.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-05-03

General Strike on Union Pacific Lines.

OMAHA, Neb, May 2.
The strike of the Union Pacific men will
be general over the company's lines. Tele-
grams received from Laremic. Denver,
Cheyenne and Evanston says the men at
these places will go out to day. About 1900
will quit work in Omaha at the same time as
will the men in the shops.
Switchmen, freight handlers, brakemen
and trackmen will strike. All is quiet so far
and no violent demonstration is expected.
LATER.
The Union Pacific shopmen. brakemen.
switchmen and freight handlers went on a
strike this morning against ten per cent re-
duction. 1t is said the strikers will prevent
the departure Of all trains and if pos sible
blockade the entire road. There are fully
1900 men on the strike in Omaha.
Tomorrow afternoon there is to be a con-
ference between q committee of the strikers
and Gen. Supt Clark. The town is quiet
and no disturbance is expected.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-05-03
The Bridge Quickly Rebuilt.

DOVER, n. H., Nav 3
A construction train with two hundred men
vent to work this morning repairing the
chasm on the Boston & Maine ra,iroad orlise
over the Cocheco. Supt. Furber superln-
tend. the operations. He anticipates having n,s
the bridge ready for use late tonight OF carry
tomorrow.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-05-03

All Other Kinds Of Printing re-
quiring Latest Styles Of Type,
Nestness, Taste and Careful
Attention, are solicited, conf
dent that i've can give satis-
faction.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-05-03
The North Carolina Convention.

RELEIGH, N. c., May 2.
The republican convention this afternoon
nominated Congressman York, liberal, for
Governor. The resolution offered instruct
ing the delegates to vote for Grant was
tabled. Dockery, the delegate at large, 10
for Blaine. The district delegates are not
solid for Arthur.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-05-03

ST. LOUIS, May 2.
A Del Rio, Texas, special says a cyclone
struck that town last evening, and the new
Episcopal church and a number Of small
cabins were twisted out of shape. Chas
Schneck was killed, and five other persons
were severely injured. The loss to the town
is $40, 900.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-05-03

Providence, R. l., May 2.
James Lynch. young Irish carpenter of
Newport, who had been in this country but .
few months. has come into Z fortune of
ego, 900. bequeathed him BY . distant rela-
tive in West ireland. He left Newport this
evening for New York on his return to Ire
land.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-05-03
MAINE DISPATCHES.
Mrs. Emery Found.

PORTLAND, May 2.
Mrs. Emery, who was reported, yesterday,
as having strayed away from her husband at
the Eastern railroad depot, was found by the
police this afternoon in the woods at Cape
Elizabeth alive but insane. She refuses to
say anything about herself and will be taken
to the Insane Asylum at Augusta
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-05-03
Reduction of Wages.

FALL RIVER. Mass, May 2.
The King Phillip mill posted a notice of
a reduction of wages today, to take effect
May 18th. The reduction is 10 per cent.
from the wages paid in 1888. This mill
reduced with others last January. but COM
promised On per cent. when the spinners
struck. The new reduction places wages on
the same scale with other mills.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-05-03
Destroyed by Fire.

MANCHESTER. n. H., May 2.
Fire this evening destroyed two tenement
houses owned by J. M. and d. A. Parker, of
Goffstown, occupied by o. c. Smith and J.
E. Moore. The fire caught from the chin
ney. Loss o., 800; insured.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-05-03
Severe Gale.

BURLINGTON. VT, MAY 2.
The severest gale for many wears occurred
on Lake Champlain this afternoon. A por-
ton of the Burlington breakwater was swept
away causing a loss of SIS 600.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-05-03

This song is very good in its way. but is
there any sickness in the household? II so,
home cannot be always pleasant. We take
especial pleasure in recommending Burdock
Blood Bitters, bona fide and certain cure
tor dyspepsia and all diseases of the liver and
kidneys. apr2St&wlwlp
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-05-03
Terrific Gale.
ROCHESTER, MAY =.

ROCHESTER, May 2.
A terrific gale is raging Lake Ontario and
IL is feared much damage will be done to
shipping. Capt. Doyle of the life saving
crew was blown from light house into the
lake and was rescued with difficulty. The
wind is blowing 20 miles per hour.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-05-03
EOQnd GuilfH.

Gertrude Ash, accomplice of Jesse Will
liams. negro, who committed robbery and
assault on Miss Maggie Harvey, at Sloane
Flats, March s, vas found guilty today of rob-
berry in the first degree, and sentenced to 1s&
years in the penitentiary.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-05-03

READING. Pa, May 2.
Four hundred Italian laborers on the new
Schuylkill valley railroad, who struck for an
increase of wages from s1.25 to sl.35 per
day. returned to work today at Sl. Is per day.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-05-03
Court Adjourned.

BELFAST, May 2.
The supreme cout, Judge Danforth presid-
ing, adjourned today after - days session.
Eleven verdcts were rendered. one disagree
ment of jury; l2 divorces granted.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-05-03
LATER.
Still Another Lynchinx.

CHARLESTON, W. Va. May 2.
Word was received here this morning that
Jacob Dobson, one of the Hill boys gang,
who last week shot Sheriff Adkins of Boone
county, was lynched at Grifithsville, last
night
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-05-03
FOREIGN NEWS.
Another Dynamite Explosioa.

LONDON. May ..
A Berlin correspondent of the Times says
. bakers house at Hagen vas blown in today
by dynamite. The motive of the outrage is
unknown, but taken in connection with simi-
lar outrages in the same regien it shows that
the preaching Of johann Most and O'Dono-
van Rosfa 10 beginning to result seriously.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-05-03
Killed in Hoosac Tunnel.
SPRINGFIELD. Mass.

SpRINcrIELp. Mass. May 2
Thomas Kelley, the Hoosae Tunnel walker,
aged As, was killed Friday mornine IN tne
tunnel. He stepped from one track 70 an
othor to avoid an approaching tram, onis 70
be run down by an engine he did not see, in-
stead of taking refuge in one of the h'ehes
provided for workmen.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-05-03
Chicago Produce Market.

fLuUk--du.
1uEAr-lewer; No.2 Chicago Spring, ssissia;
April, Sei ava
CORN lower at Sala5S.
oArs-lower Sll.
SYk-irmer; 6i.
BARLkN firm -.
Pork "a u 20 a |. 2S.
LARD - a sS9a as 40.
Sho-' ~icar. s IS
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-05-03

MANCHESTER, N. H., May 2.
A party of south end roughs engaged in q
fight at late hour tonight, during which two
were severely cut with a knife. Several ar
rests were made by the police.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-05-03
Everything Quiet at khartoum.

kHARroUN. Nav 9.
Everything is reported safe here, Trade,
it is ascertained, can be carried on with Ell
Mahdi's men.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-05-03
Man Drowned.

LEWISTON, May 3.
On Wednesday. while men on Woods drive
were running Pantocook Falls in Milan, the
boat swamped and one man named Spencer
Brewer was drowned.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-05-03
Another Coal Mine strike.

PTTTsBuRs, Pa. May 2
The coal miners in Is pits of the fourth
pool have struck against a quarter of a cent
per bushel reduction in the mining rate.
Nearly 800 men are out.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-05-03
Troops Stopped by King John.

CAIRO. Nav ..
Advices from Alden states that Admiral
Hewitt has sent back his escort to two hun
dred Bashe Bazouks, as King John of Aby-
sinia. refused TO allow them to cross the
frontier.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-05-03
Fatal Accident.

DOVER. n. H., May 2.
Patrick Kelley, railroad lsborer. aged 35
of Salmon Falls, while under the influence
Of liquor on the track near Rollinsford was
killed by the train.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-05-03
FREsHETS In MISSOURI.
Hundreds OF Cattle Washed Away-in'
evltabiy Great Loss.

ST.. LOUIS. May 2.
A dispatch from ChillicO,he, Mo-. dated
last evening says: Rain has fallen in tor
rents all day and Grand river and its trion-
taries have overfowed the banks. Thousands
of acres are now inundated and hundred
stock men are out with boats to recover tneir
stock.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-05-03

new YORK, May 2.
The business failures of the week through
out the country number for the United States
l49, and for Canada. 80.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-05-03
Confirmed.

The Senate today confirmed the nomina-
ton of Henry W. Cannon as comptroller of
the currency.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-05-03
More Poli,ical Arrest. In England.

LONDON, May ..
The arrest Of Montague and Howard at
Weymouth, yesterday, for having secreted
money and tobacco in . government quarry,
for the use of convicts in 3 Portland prison,
is believed to have important political bear
ing.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-05-03
Arrested with Explosives in HIS Possess
sion.

TRIESTE, May ..
The police here have arrested man sus-
pected of completely in the recent outrages at
Cracow. He had two cartridges in his pos
session.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-05-03

In the evening the garden began to fill up
and at 9 o'clock over 10000 people were
present. Fitzgerald retired to his hut at
S.2l. During his absence Rowell pulled
down the lead seven miles. When Fitxger-
aid appeared wearing a bright green cap he
was cheered vociferously. He was present
ed with several floral gifts. He had several
short races with Rowell. but the EnRlishman
proved to much for him. Rowell improved
a little in the betting during the evening and
was quoted at $50 to 800 against the field.
The betting on Fitzgerald fell 10 500 to $50
on the field. 1t 10 said Fitzgerald complained
of sickness during the evening and it is pre-
dicted he will not last much longer, His ap-
pearance seems to favor this supposition.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-05-03
FROM WASHINGTON.


WASHINGTON, May 2.
The Bear arrived at ST. Johns At midnight,
after a long passage due to adverse gales.
She will sail from St. Johns Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-05-03

Nitau Egg Elbow, $50
There Was a large attendance a, the osrder
,o5av Du,;ng The NIGHT E;,zoa,.ld ,ook .
PCS, of bon,s ara 90 ,,irr,es ~ 80 ,
nm af,er a connis of ,ni;n,hs,;r. ,.ns an
mn, Rowall fu-,bs, hah;nd hin, H. m.;n.
tain. b;s clumsx stvIa and taxes l;ttle ra.,
His ,,ainer s.ys ba il in oood cond;,;o, snf
abla N do his wort With tho slasn he .;s ce,
tine SRowslI ras,ad 2 bonrs and q ,,irr.es
Wbsr he Ala came a., he Lon, 70 E;tzaa-si5
Then he won, oa an hon, and IL minutes
Roweu w.lks s,a ,ro,s awsr w;,h s,u,os, ~.
s.ms method as on ,bs sacond dav NJ ,h;r
face and somevb., s,ntsr svss az, ,bs onI,
material s;ans of ,hs strs;, he h.s m,,araona
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-05-03
Blaine Ahead.

New YORK, May 2.
The Times estimate of the representation
at the national republican convention (New
Mexico excepted) shows:
Daily Kennebec journal., 1884-05-03
SPORTING
THE RACE.


New YORK, May 2.
The Walking match score At 10 A. NJ, to-
dav stood rs follovs:
, 1884-04-19

s1cred in cold blood, and after The
Storm, "twenty FIVE Chinese were
burnt" Even this is nothing, for the
correspondent stare that all French
men, even office ;, declared il 10 be
the intention 1.-The General, when he
took BacninI, to SLAUGHTER 0u' the
garrison, 8 even if there ar 5000 of
Them" and SO strike terror INTO the
Chinese Army. The account seems
incredible, and of course the only
cfscI will be that in future the
Chinese soldiery will fight to tie
death bat we have n"vcr read a
more precise, ,wordrd, or
intentional Statement, which is re-
peated over and Owe again. Rpmem-
hering some acts in Algeria, it is
impossible to deny lhal the allegations
may be true; and if they are, all
sympathy with the Reoub'ic will
Cease in Europe. The madness of
such a ows is MS obvious as its
wickednrss, and we are not snrp i,ed
to hear thai the French own only the
ground they stand on, thai the
TonquineH" hat them, and that their
sentrics arc constantly boheaded.
The English Army has faults, but
we've we in occupation of Tonquin,
everybody wouIl be cheating the
British soldier, the province outsi lie
lis camps would be as quiet as
Suffolk, and til" body of The people
would have come to the conclusion
that there was nothing to fight for.
, 1884-04-19

and nearly reached London. A
charge of cavalry, however, made til"
Arabs hesitate, the officers reformed
the End Brigade, the Marines in par
%ticular recovering at once. and the
LIST Brigade coming up, the two
poured in a terrible fire, which drove
the Arabs over the ridge, leaving, it
is believed, 5000 dead, besides a
multitude of wounded. The troops
then entered the valley, cleared the
opposite slope, and burnt the village !;
while the Arabs, who had throughout
shown the most desperate courage
a single stragoler, for instance, cIarg-
ing six Hussars--retired >ullenly to
the hills. The loss of the British was
20 killed and 100 wounded, while
the Arab loss exceeded 5000 men.
Nothing whatever is known of the
next step to be taken, and much will
depend on General Gordon's opinion.
He would know already of he vic'o-
ry, but that the telegraph is again
cut below Khartoum. Before the
battle lie is believed to have advised
that the Cavalry should push ON TO
Rerlef, and escort the garrison Of
KI artoum hack to Suakim, bu, it is
not certain that his advice will yet be
accepted. The Government decline
to publish his dispatches, and, in
fact, it is perceived that the destiny
of Khartoum is mixed up ineXIrica-
bly, with the general question OF
Egypt. If Kliartoum is not to be
held in some way, the wisdom of
despatching IN expedition 10 such Il
distance from The coast, through a
nearly waterless territory, in order to
escort a garrison which, if it hao the
f%aintest sense of duty, would need no
escort whatever, may be doubted.
Should the movement, however, be
determined on, we would VAN the
Government not to believe that The
Arab spiri has been entirely broken.
1t is never broken, though there is
prudence among the leaders and if
an opportunity appeared for vrnge-
ance, il would be instantly tnken.
RecolIrct, twenty-one tribes are now
in blood-feud with us, aud think we
have fought only as allies of the
Egyptians.
, 1884-04-19

The Times of Thursday prints a
letter, three columns long, in large
type, from its correspondent in Hanoi,
which it is perfectly heart.breaking to
read. Tbs French in Tonquin are
governing as if they were in a town
taken by storm, and worse. The SOL
dlers do as they Please in Hanoi, even
officers sla>hing the people with
canes; while af er the taking of SON
say many of the defenders were mas.
, 1884-04-19

After three months Of ardu0us
preparation, the French have succeed
ed IN taking Bacninh. General MiI,ot
threatened the fortress in front, while
General Negrier. with a heavy CO.
lnmn occupied The eastern road TO
Langson, by which, if the Chinese re-
treated in God order, they must re-
tire. The Chinese, alarmed at find
ing their retreat CHI IF, m1de IL fee
BILE resistance, and fled by The nor
them road to Thang-Huen. 1t is re.
ported that the French viii al once
occupy Langs"n, The frontier fortress,
which will give them access 10
KwangSi, and greatly alarm the
Chinese Government. To complete
their victory, moreover, they must
penetrate much further north, posi-.
bly, to Mah-Hoa, III Yuhnan, or they
willnot acquirethrirgreat ohjtct,-the
power of levying duties on goods En-
terlng China by the Song Koi. No
thing trustworthy is said of losses on
either side.
The Arkansaw traveler. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1882-1???, 1884-12-13
Can't Do II.
IPeekA San.l

Luther G Riggs in some verselets ad
dressed to the ocean, says: al would
O, waters blue. lay on thy breast and
sleep" Il can't be done, Lutte A yer,
poTtiY man, as your picture 10 the
Chicago SSs indicates you. to be and q
good swimmer, may lie on the water 4
short time almost motionless; but lei
him drop OF into dose aud he would
get full Of salt water in minute. II you
can't rest well, however, on a good mat.
srass, Tor do you board y aud really would
you were buoy again, the thing might
be accomplished by using enough life
pieservers or one OF Captain Boy,on's
suits
The Arkansaw traveler. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1882-1???, 1884-12-13

hero Of Gettysburg, died amid universal
grief. He was buried at Laurel Hin
cemetery, and the funeral was singularly
effective, as, in consequence of the pre-
valence of the horse disease, the body
was conveyed TO the cemetery by water,
the funeral procession taking place on
the river SchuylkilL AT the entrance of
the grounds the coffin passed under an
arch, formed by the raised crossed swords
of the cavalry"
DICKENS AND THACKERAY.
There was no intimacy, nor anything
like friendship, between the two men,
though an outward show Of cordiality
had been maintained in public. Dickens
had taken the chair at the dinner to
Thackeray in 1855, and had alluded to
the treasures OF WIT and wisdom within
the yellow covers ThackerAy, in his
lectures on Weekday Preachers de.
clared that he thought Dickens was
specially commissioned by Divine benev-
olence to delight mankind. But Dickens
read little, and thought less, of rhacke-
rays later work; and once, when | was
speaking of the ruthless structures of the
Saturday RSVie9V on Little Dorritt,
rhackeray, agreeing with me in the main,
added, with that strange, half humorous,
half serious look, though, between our
selves, my dear Yates, Little D. is id
stupid"
TWO ANECDOTES OF rHAcKERAY. y
81 was walking with him one evening
from the club, and passing fish shop 10
New street, he noticed two different tubs
of oysters, one marked rs. DOZEN the
other is. Sd. dozen How they must
hate each other! said Thackeray, point
ing them out
"A friend called on him on the msrning
of Sunday, December IS, 1861, with the
Observer in his hand Thackeray spied
the black border of the paper instantly,
and started up. The Prince Consort is
dead?' he cried. The visitor minated
assent Abr said rhackeray, dropping
into his chair, poor, dear gentlewomanv "