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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-16
LOCAL BREVITIES

An old dismasted Government vessel,
| loaded with stone, passed down the river
this morning in tow of tug.
| Lightning was seen in the southeastern
heavens last night, which is said by some to
indicate the near approach of cold weather.
There was . heavy frost this morning,
and last night ice of about one-eighth OF an
inch in thickness was formed in exposed
places.
Teepl onic communication between this
city and Washington has never improved
since the circuit was opened, and 1t was very
imperfect then.
The pile driver to be used in rebuilding
Hunting Creek bridge is now at that place,
and the work of driving piles was COM
menced yesterday.
Auditor F. L. Brockett to-day celebrated
his 41st ~ birthday, and was the recipient
of number of handsome presents, testl-
monials from his friends.
The u. S. Coast Survey yacht Mohawk,
which had been lying off the city since yes
terday morning, weighed anchor to day and
started down the river.
The entertainment given at Armory Hall
last night, under the auspices OF Trinity NJ;
E. Church, was very pleasant affair and
all WIZ dglOudcu SiJp9S CA @ N@'AS
ing.
About one-half cord of poplar wood was
stolen last night from the wharf near the
foot of Wilkes street, where large quantity
of it is piled awaiting shipment to Phila-
delphia.
The bazaar now being held by the ladies of
the Second Presbyterian Church in the hall
over Mr.. F. Paf's store, on King street, is
I , L.. h., md en-
far the affair gives every evidence of meet
ing the expectations of its originators.
Mrs. Addie Stetefeldt, in a note to this
paper says that the reports concerning her
and the Even Bros of New York, as pub.
lished, are entirely incorrect and very much
mixed Her husband is not at the Smith
sonian Institute nor was she Ramsay. She
will not bring suit.
Mr.. B. Barton, at his old stand, on King
street, offers variety of jewelry and fancy
goods suitable for Christmas presents.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-16

LIFE IN THE OLD LAND YEr.-Loudoun
county, great in many ways, has f'irnisheH
the hest compliment yet offered to the dem
ccratic victory. At the last meeting OF the
- Raptlsts held in meeting house,
not dozen miles north of Leespurg, broth
rr F., one OF The true, old timer, dyed in
he-wool' democrats, and a Baptist OF the
ir>t water after preaching sermon OF un:
usual power, offered an eloquent and terVld
PRAYER, and then gave cut one OF the good
oI,' Baptist hymns, which was sung WIN
or..,t heartine.s. Brother F. paused min
n,e-culy one minute-and then said Il
will now ask the divine blessing upon this
congrega ,ion, but before you disperse
want you, each of you, to join me IN three
cheers for Gle yeland and Hendricks. Hard
ly had the amen ceased: "heh tnere Ians
ont from that dear old Baptist meeting
three such hurrahs as to make the bills OF
Loudoun echo the thanks of people once
more free.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-16

THE Fox HUNT To-DAY.-A number OF
gentlemen of Washington arranged Tor
grand fox hunt to-day. The meet was liked
10 10 take place at noon, in front of the Ar.
lington hotel, and the riders were then to
proceed to Gen Beales farm, where the fox,
which was captured some time ago in Eau
ouier county, was to be turned loose to per-
form his part of the game. Among the gen,
tlemen who got up the affair were Mr.. Hal
Dulapy. Mr.. Dan Dulany, Mr.. Clarence
Hall, and Mr. Blunt. Messrs. W. +. Fen
dali, Chas. Janney and others from this city
left this morning to take part in the chase:
1t was expected that a large number OF
ladies would also be of the party. Judge
Macarthur, president of the Society for the
Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, issued a
notice that all persons who engaged IN the
fox hunt will be prosecuted.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-16

TRAMPs.-These migrating people, with
the approach of cold weather, are becom:
ing quite numerous, and can now be found
almost anywhere. They have made their
appearance in increased numbers in this
section, and nightly crowds of them apply
for lodging at the station house. these
cosmopolitans are source OF great annoy
snce and to none more SO than the country
neonle who chance to live along the paths
of their peregrinations. Now they are all
on their way South, and will return this
,way when the swallows come again.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-16

ELECTION OF OFFIcERs.-At q meeting Of
RsIle Haven Lodge, Knights of Honor, held
last night, the following officers were elected
for the ensuing year P. D G. W: Fran
els D., K. H. Moore; V. D., J. W; Peake !;
= y J. l. Pittit; Guide, A. +. Cox !;
Chaplain, Rev. o. F. FIippo; Reporter A.
w Armstrong; F. Reporter, Geo. Uh!er !;
Treasurer, j. r. Beckham; Sentinel, A.
Bremen Guar, 7ian, J. I. Cox NJ. E1aml i
ner r. C:.Powell. Representative to Grand
Lodge, J. V. Davis.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-16

The North american Review for January.
has been received from its publishers in
New York. It's contents are: Vituperation
in Politics Froude's Life of Carlyle; The
Reunited Union; William Herschel's Star
Surveys American Labor Organizations ;
Socrates, Buddha and Christ; The Increase
of Wealth, and The Evidences of the
SanSeS
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-16

PREsBYrERY OF THE CHEsAPEAKE'-At
a called meeting of Chesapeake Presoytery
held to-day in the Second Presoyte9ian
Church, the pastoral relations between hev.
James ii. Smith and the Leesourg Churcn
were dissolved. Mr.. Smith was dismissed 10
Lexington Presbytery to become pastor Oh
tho Harrsonburg Church, ana rev. Mt.
Turnbull directed to preach IN the Leesoulg
Church at his convenience ana declare IL
vacant.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-16

HOTEL Bruddock House.-R.
Mccoy, Rivcrton, Va; A. L. Thomas, At
larta, Ga. 0. Roihrock, Beech Creek, Va;
Miss Alice DeEsta and Miss D. DcEstn.
Leland Opera Co.; A. E. Smoot, Miss Anna
Chapman, w. NJ. Mills, aud &. w. Hicks.
Va: A. E. Green baum, Baltimore.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-16

BAUMs MAMMOTH EsTABLIsHM ENT.-All
those going to Washington should not fail
to visit Baum's Mammoth Establishment.
especially now to see the grand display OF
goods, where almost everything can be
found under one roof. All goods are mark
ed in plain figures and strictly one price,
and no one will modest you when going all
through the building. Remember
BAUMs, 7th street, Washington.
laoE
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-16

STOCKHOLDERS MEETING.-The annual
meeting of the stockholders OF the Virginia
Midland Railway Company will be held at
the General Office Of the company on King
street, in this city, to morrow, at II O'clock
when it is expected the report of the presl-
dent will be submitted and other business
frapsacted
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-16

OUR AMERICAN Ministerial large and
appreciative audience greeted the Leland
Juvenile Opera Company at the opera
House last night aud the performance was
brilliant exhibition ofyouthful talent Inc
Leland children, two sisters and two oroth-
ers, displayed musical ability that Is 70,
markable, particularly in the viohn IA ana
cornet playing of the sisters. Misses L,ll'hu
and LESLIE Cameron the Misses De Estas
Messrs. Mitchell, Kinney, Irving and IL
Roy in their respective parts ma'n'aint!
tbs;r hioh reputa,ion as rising artists. 1t l.
:. meritGrious company of young performers
and calls for u liberal appreciation on the
part of the community. Tonight closes th'
engagement in this city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-16
Duncan and wife plaintiffs,

Duncan and wife plaintiffs,
against In chanccry.
Haag and others, defendants.
In the Circuit Court of the county of Alexandria
Virginia.
T. Benjamin Austin, Clerk of said Court. certify
that the bond required by the special commission
er by the decree in said cause of May 3lst, 1854,
has been duly executed.
1884
dec16-w4w BENZ. AUSTIN, Clerk.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-16

PROSPEROUS BUILDING ASSOCIATION.
AT the annual meeting of the directors OF
the Mt. Vernon Building Association, held
last week, dividend of Sc per share was
declared for the year, making SO III dlvl-
dends which have been earned since Its
organization. The association mas been IN
existence for eight years and each OF the
shares is now worth Sis.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-16

POLICE REPoRr-I.ast night was clear
and cool. with one prisoner and thirteen
dodgers at the station house. The Mayor
this morning disposed of the following
cases
]. j. Jones and W. II. Butler, for dis
orderly Conduct, were fined 81. so each;
Martha Phillips, colored, arrested oy
Officers Franks and Grady, charged with
stealing sundry articles from Mrs. NJ. Laws
was held for sentence.
Peter Julius, charged with assaulting bis
wife. was discharged after paying the costs
of the case.
A liquor seller for violating the Sunday
law was fined $40.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-16

THE WASHINGTON PREsBYTERY.-The
nre.bvtery Of Washington met yesterday
morning in the New York Avenue Presby-
,rrian church TO consider the condition of
,iI.irs in Amelia county, Va. For some
time past there has been a cashing between
the home missionary workers in Amelia
rnuu,v and the officials at Pittsburg of the
frredman's brunch Of the home missions.
DR. Allen, of Pitt-burg, read paper detail
inc the history of affairs aud giving the
views held by the mission board. The pa
,..r was referred in the afternoon TO spe'
,;al committee for consideration and report.
The committee which consisted of Rev. Or.
sunderland, Rev. DR.. Childs, and Key. Mr.
lille, reported that it had succeeded in set
ling all existing differences and in explain
inc to the missionaries the plans and inten-
lions of the home board for freedmen. Inc
report was discussed at considerable length
aud finally adopted.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-16

An elegant selection of Cloaks, Shawls,
Blankets and Dress Goods at |. Ecbberg &
Co.'s. dec11-1W
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-16

p@ Cloaks, Dolmans, Newmarkets, Rag
lans. Jackets and Coats. Marked down ten
Der cent. this day at I. Echberg & Co.'s.
dec11.1w
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-16
dec6 2W
DEPARTMENT,
/ Office of Comptroller of the Currency,

DEPARTMENT.,
i Office of Comptroller of the Currency,
Washington, December 10Th, 1854.
Whereas, by satisfactory evidence presented to
the undersigned, it has been made to appear that
THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF ALEX
ANDRIA," in the city of Alexandria, in the
county of Alexandria, and State of Virginia, has
complied with all the provisions of the act Of
Congress to enable National Banking Associations
to extend their corporate existence and for other
purposes, approved July 18th. 1892.
Now therefore I, Henry W. Cannon, Comp
troller of the Currency, do hereby certify that
"The First National Bank of Alexandria" i'll the
city of Alexandria, in the county of Alexandria
and State Of Virgins, is authorized to have sue
cession for the period specified in its amended
articles of association namely, until close of bust
ness OH December II, 1904.
,' In testimony whereof witness my
SEAL. hand and seal of office this 10Th day of
to-) December, 1884.
mo. 651.l H. w. CANNON,
dec16-3Ot Comptroller Of the Currency
THIRST NATL. BANK OF ALEXA., VA,
Il Alexandria, December 16, 1854.
The ANNUAL ELECTION FOR DIRECTORS
of this Bsnk will be held at the Banking House
on TUESDAY, January 18th, 1885, between the
hours Of - and o'clock.
dec1 6-w4t CHAS. K. HOOtF, CASHIER.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-16
LOCAL MATTERS.

For the Middle Atlantic States fair
leather, lower temperature in the northern
,art nearly stationary in southern part,
westerly winds, followed to- "a orrow by gen.
.,.ilv fair weat her and lower temperature.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-16

The parties to this cause ard the creditors Sc
cured by the deed of trust above mentioned are
hereby notified that shall proceed to execute the
provisions of the foregoing decree at my office in
Berryville. Va, on Friday, the loth DAY OF jan
uarv 1885. at which time aud place ti.eey are re-
onired to be present with such testimony as they
desire to offer. COHhAD kOWNSLAR,
deci6 1ayiw CGmmr. in Chaucery.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-16

COMMISSIONERS OFFlCE,
" Berryyille, Va, December 10, 1884.
Virginia, Clarke Co., Sct:-Iiarriet E. Cazcnove,
complainant, VS. The Washington. Ohio and
Western R. r. Co.. and the County of Clarke ct
al, defendants. In Chanccry.
rEtracts from decree of October term, 1881 OF the
Circuit Court of Clarke county.
"And the court doth adjudge order and decree,
that this cause be- and the same is referred to
Conrad Kownslar, one of the commissioners in
chancery of this court who shall convene all the
holders of the bonds and coupons purpOrting to
have been issued by the County of Clarke to the
Alexandria, Loudoun and Hampshire Railroad
Company, mentioned in the deed of trust from
said company to Province Mccormick and others,
trustees, and in the bond of said railroad company
to said county, which accompanies said deed OF
trust and is made part of it, and ascertain and
report the amounts due to them and each of
them; and also the situation, value and annual
value of the property conveyed by said deed of
trust of Augusta, 1858. !" Before exc
cuting this decree, said commissioner will give
notice of the time and place of so doing By publ
cation once a week for four successive weeks in
some convenient newspaper, published in Clarke
comfy and elsewhere as te him may seem best,
which shall be equivalent to personal service of
notice upon the parties and creditors and each of
them. lie will take all such proper evidence as
NAV be offered by the parties intere ted or any
of them touching the matters herein before re-
ferred TO him, and he will make report Of his
proceedings under this decree to this court in
order to final decree, stating specially all such
matters as he may be requested by either party
or NAV deem it proper so to state"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-16

OLEIGH BASKETS Sleigh Bells, Sleigh Run
i ners, and Skates for ladie' and gentlemen at
SO King street. corner Of Royal. Acme Skates ST
yery reduced prices Call sod see.
dec16 J. T. CREIGHTON g. SON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-16
DRY GOODS.
oopwARp & Lornnop,

Woodward & LornRop,
WILL. KEEP THEIR ESTABLISHMENT OPEN
EVERY EVENING,
COMMENCING MONDAY, DECEMBER 10.
And Continuing until after the Holidays,
For the benefit of these unable to make their
purchases during the day.
WOODWARD s IOTHROP,
Boston Dry Goods House. One Price Only.
%, PENNSYLVANIA ave. 912 D street.
CHRISTMAS SILKS.
20 INCH BLACK GUINET SILK,
S1.OO.
21INCH BLACK GUINET SILK,
S125.
2lINCH BLACK GCINET SILK,
S1.5O.
90 INCH BLACK SURAH SILK,
75c
90 INCH BLACE SATIN RHADAME,
DC. S71sc and 81. 90 PER YARD.
22INCH BLACK SATIN RHADAME,
S1.25.
EXTRA FINE QUALITY WORTH Sl5o
81 INCH BLACK DUCHESSE SATIN,
S125.
WOODWARD & LOrHROP,
Boston Dry Goods House. One Price Only.
oo1 pemna ave 912 ID street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-16

CHRISTMAS GLOVES.
LADI ES' 4 BUTTON PER1EOT OPERA KID
GLOVES ONLY 81 PER PAIR.
The regular price of these gloves. as every lady
knows, is 81 per pair
Misses Button White and Opera Pcrinot MD
GLOVES, Only SOC. Pc, Pair.
SEQ DOZEN
LADIES LINEN CAMBRIA HEMSTlCHED
HANI,KERCHIEFS, QUARTER AND HALF
INCH HEN, Only 121oc Each.
Extra good value, and well worth l &C.
100 DOZEN
LADIES' LINEN CAMBRIA HEMSTlTCHED
HAND-EMBBOIDERED HANDKERCHl EFS,
Half and Oneinch Hem, 29c. Each.
Price of these handkerchicls has been 81 i2c.
EVENING COSTUMES.
2O.INCH COLORED BROCADE SILK,
Only 75c. Per Yard,
in all tho fashionable evening shades. Beautiful
combinations. Rich, lustrous effects. ENtraordi-
nary value We'll worth 81 per yard.
WOODWARD & LOTHROP.
BOSTON DRY GOODS HOUSE,
ONE PRICE ONLY.
921 Pa av. WASHINGTON, d. c. 912D st.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-16

VERY handsome assortment Of SPANISH
II FICHUS, black and white, at
dec16 AMOS B. SLAYMAKER'S.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-16

CAUSAGE CUTTERS In great variety at 81
y King street. corner of Royal Cheap:
dec16 j T. CREIGHTON & SUN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-16

r ARGE STOCK OF CRAvATs, new and pretty
ssnS7 AZ sLAYMAKER.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-16

NICE FOR A CHRISTMAS
= PREsENT-A NEW NO. 7 AMERICAN
SEWING MACdINE-sold by
dec1G ANUS b. OLA bla AGIs.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-16

DRILL RUBBER and CHECK RUBBER GUM
IL COATS for men and hogs. A good, service
able Christmas present. For sale by
dec16 AMOS B. SLAYMAKER
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-16

NdINCE MEAT, FRUIT BUTTER, Preserves
IXl and Jellies, full line, received o.day oy
nov11 p.C. M1LbohN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-16

A HOUSEKEEPER'S CHRISTMAS PRESENT.
~ FINE
FRENCH SATINE ELDER DOWN QUILTS.
thoroughly Stitched. handsome patterns, size
by ! feet, only S11OO EACH. ,o
NEBROCADEDSILk ELDER DOWN QUlLls.
size 6 By 6 feet, extra fine quality, only
S24 90 EACH.
EXTRA FINES Elder DOWN PILLOWS
Only So 90 EACH.
WOODWARD & LOTHROP.
Boston Dry Goods House. One Price Only.
oo1 Do oro 912 ID st.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-16
JeWelry and Fancy Goods,

Suitable for Christmas Presents, which will be
sold at very low rates. l invite all intending to
make presents to call and examine the GOODS DC
fore purchasing. Benz. BAhloN'
dec16-2w "a King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-16

TNApPROACHABLE VALUE:
v 1gINCH COLORED SAflNS 43c.
In all the Desirable Fall and Evening Shades
Best value ever offered for the money.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-16

r. COMMISSIONERS SALE OF VALUABLE
" PROPERTY IN ALEXANDRIA COUNTY,
AT THE SOUTHERN END OF THE LONG
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-16

WASHING BLUE! WASHING BLUE!!-We
w are selling superior article of Washing
Blue at 20 cts per dozen or 3 boxes for cents
These are full sized boxes.
dec16 MCLEAN & UHLER, 80 King ST.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-16

Cancels Hair Shirts and Pants, former
price, So; now 81.
All-Wool Shirts and Pants, former price,
$3.50; now $3.50.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-16

NRAYATs! CRAVATS!-A large lot, very
~ cheap, just received ut
dec12 AMOS B. SLAYMAKER'S.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-12-16

921 Pa. av. WASHINGTON, d. c. 912 D ST..
Omaha daily bee., 1884-03-31
Gov. HoadIey Orders moresTroops TO
the Scene OF Trouble.
THE C~INCINNATCI RIOT.
REPORTED CAPTURE OF BENNER.

CINcINNATL, March ga report is on
the streets this morning that Berner has
been cautured and hung at Loveland.
This proved groundless, One story is
that Berner, in running from the crowd
at LovelaLd, ran into the Miami river
and drowned. This is not improbable as
the night was very dark and no trace was
found of him. The whole country is be-
ing secured the excited citizens and il
found alive he will certainly be lynched.
Officer Mum died at 4 O'Clock fromthe
effects of wounds.
A CURIOUS Crowd.
There was still quite a large crowd
around the Jail at nino this morning but
collected there by curiosity. The mill
tary is still on guard and no further al,
tack is anticipated. The following is an
additional list of killed and wounded las
night:
Private Edward Muthert, slight.
Private Herman Rose, slight
Private Harry Rolling, serious.
friyato Charles Gibbons, slight.
Omaha daily bee., 1884-03-31

jailer's residence have scarcely an unbroken
article about them; even q large heating stove
was wrecked. Turnkey McHugh's wife and
children passed
NIGHT OF TERROR.
McHugh wrs compelled to serve with Sheriff
Hawkins until the mob was expelled, whilo
the mother and children in the rooms above
heard the shots of the soldiers, shouts of the
mob and witnessed the destruction of furni-
ture. To add to the horror the mob yelled:
Take out the women aud children; we're 60
ing to set fire to u barrel of coal oil, and we'll
put q barrel Of powder on that" The coal
oil was fired, but tho mob had no powder.
MoHugh finally, at 2 o'clock n. M, took his
children and wife down the inner stairway
and out through the tunnel to n place of safety.
Sheriff hawkins has acted all day rs though
he expected a renewal of the attack tonight,
with increased violence. He has called for
troops, and also called out his own command,
the Veteran regiment. Col. Hunt has also
mustered as many of his Frat regiment az
could be brought out. The jail has all the
APPEARANCE OF a FORTRESS,
except heavy guns That most fearful street
engine of distraction, the Calling gun, be-
longing to the police force, is also on duty.
Late this evening the police force and soldiers
were busy under Sheriff Hawkins direction,
in barricading the streets in every direction
at q distance of one hundred yards from the
jail. Heavy transfer wagons were upturned
in the streets, and building material, wood,
stone and iron from the neighboring buildings
were appropriated to construct a strong de-
Tense for the purpose Of preventing O rush of
people in the vicinity of the jail, The mob to
night would have to first
STORM THESE %BARRIcADEs
before getting within reach of tho Jail. These
Thorough preparations, added 60 the fact
that more troops are coming, may hold the
mob In check. The fact is that no organized
mob il known. That of last night was not
preneditated, it was spontaneous, growing
not ont of incendiary speeches at the meeting,
Tor these were all conservative, but out of tho
fact that n great body came together on the
streets with a common feeling Of intense in
dignation at the criminal farce played by the
Berner jury, and at tho slackness of the adj
ministration of justice TO murderers. The
mob spirit grew by degrees, and was not the
result Of a settled plan. To day circulars
were distributed, calling for an organization
Of
VIGILANCE coMNITfEEs.
of three hundred in each ward. The circular
Ia anonymous, and seems to have no respecta-
BILE -acking.
CINCINNATI, March 20.--0 o'clock p.
While Sheriff Hawkins carefully protec' ea5 tho
front and TANKS of the Jail by bar dosda. he
neglected to protect his roar, Which was the
court house front looking west on Main street
AN Immense crowd was gathered there and
tho large plate glass WINDOWS are now beino
crashed By boulders. This will give an en-.
trance TO- the Jail yard and the jail through
tho tunnel, but only q small number can go
through at a time. The troops from Column
bus have not yet arrived.
FIRE ALARM.
10 = M. A fro ALARM his Just sounded,
Omaha daily bee., 1884-03-31

his men not to fire, as he did not wish to
shed blood. He attempted to address
the mob, bnt they few by him up the
winding iron stairway to the cell room.
They sought Berner, but 500 discovered
he was gone. Then they went to
Johnson's cell, N of the murderers
of the Taylor family at Ayondale. The
mortified prisoner suffered moro than
death as he looked on the determined
men outside. A powerful plank was
brought up to batter down door of the
cell, but the small space prevented its
use with effect, besides the deputy sheriffs
caught hold of the plank and prevented
its being used. Meantime Chief of
Police Reilly, hearing men were in Jail,
entered through the court house and
through thhe tunnel from it to the inter
rior Of the Jail. With this combined
force the men were put out of corridors
about the cells and the Hob seemed to be
repulsed.