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Daily Republican., 1885-12-19
THIRD EDITION.
A Carnival of Crime.

At Mckenzie, Tennessee, on Thursday
might, Miss Jessie Clarke, aged IL years,
was shot dead By Edward McGhee,
anad seventeen. They were alone In the
= dor at the time. Her father, hearing
the report OF the pistol, rushed in from
nm adjoining room, and was told that
Nlss Jessie had ahot herself. In few
minutes, however, McGhee admitted
taat he had done the shooting, and told
the following story Of what had happen
81 altar he had aailed upon her " She
piayfully took his pistol, took out the
cartridges, then pointed The weapon at
his breast, saying that she would show
him how young ladies sometimes killed
1heir recreant lovers. At the time he
sseooped down to regulate the IRE, and
Miss Clarke laid the pistol on the man
eel. When he arose he took up the pis-
~ and told her he would show her how
. young man in Mississippi once killed
~ sweetheart by shooting her in the
2ack Of the head, at tho time telling hei
= turn her head. She turned, and tbs
zap report OF pistol simultsneously
fsng out on the AIR, and the young lady
fell forward on her face q corpse. Nc
E5hoe has been held In $1,000 bail.
Daily Republican., 1885-12-19
Thirty Miners Imprisoned

NANTICoKE, Pa, Dec. 18-No. !
slope OF the Susquebnnpa Coal C.m-
pany, ~ this place, was the ecene OF an
ace.ds SIT to-day which may result IN
tho death Of more than thirty men and
boys, who are now iuprisored IN .
breast Where they were working, The
mine vas hoeded by tho COLLAPSE of the
| bottom OF scamp cOverir.g several
acres, and in which thera was an In,
merse quantity Of water accumulated
from the recent heavy SHOWS and rains
| The swamp Was used "a culm d4mI
| by the company, and the water, 9hiel
| was ureoipitated into the mine, carries
1 with IL tons of culm, aud as 1t tushe,
through the gangways tore tat prop
and large niue timbers, and carrie
them along into the workings.
Tue mir ers, hearing tho rushin
waters, at once comprehended til
si,ustion, and dropping their too
BARRED into the RanswAys, where the
we're liftsd from their feet by Ii
terrific ferce OF tho water ana desar
against the fall. Nest OF them ESCAPE
alive. Door boys aud driver boy
AhaLdoned their places and join ed Il
, | fight for safety. Several lives are Bu
posed "a havn been lost by drownin
but owing to the failure of the III,
promptly 10 report TO the IN ming boss
cannot az yet be asoertained who tn
are.
In ansther part of the slope I
/. impri-oned men and boys were a. wo
and 1t is feared that they cannot
rescued alive. although ectite efiol
to save them are now bel nR made.
d Later Information received
Wilkesbsrrs. Says the water has gu
sided and large force of men are
work removing tho quicksaud III
blocks the Rangwsy. Tue resCui
party are now within forty feet OF I
men, and there are hopts Of IeaC
~ ing them by morning In time TO ss
J, their lives. The damage % the mine v
~ be great 1t will be weeks before WI
can be resumed In No. slope.
Daily Republican., 1885-12-19
Tire MIX ado Novelties.

Phillips & Kane, at No. 8 East
Fourth street have made decided hit
In introducing the Mikado novelties in
this city, and their store is crowded
all the tame. These goods are ade at
Toxic, Japan, and are wonders of skill
and patience. AS Christmas presents or
ksepsakes they cannot bs excelled, as
they are genuine c1riosities. They
have them in all styles, and at all
prices, from cents up to fl0 each, and
NO one can fail to find something thai
sViIl suit them in price and quality,
Among the other novelties they have
an automatic Jap, who 0eliahts the lit
tie ones, as well rs children OF an Older
growth, by walking around ths window
in a perfectly natural manner.
Daily Republican., 1885-12-19
From IU2 East Fifsh street.

Christmas Offering to our customers A
large Sag OF hOur-very best pastry Hour,
for rs cents and q email bag, 3s cents. There
for $40 large bag, and small bag to cents.
We ut IL below Wholesale price so that from
now to Christmas all our customers can
have a chance to have tine pastry flour, for
there pastry and doughnuts We only max Q
this offer TO Christmas; after that It will be
the old price. In two hours after we made
the offer We sold sixty bags. Como on, wc
have enough for all. We can't specify all
our goods, but come snd walk around and
see for yourself You win 500 a thousand
and ono thinvs that would make nice Christ.
mas gifts. Pure china pitchers, gold bands
worth u cents we sell for rs cents. Come
and see our decorations for 1885. We have
lot. and lots Of nuts, candy and rsisins
German pears, II cents, and don't forge
this moIasses at cents quart; good butte
and fresh eggs always on hand at l02 Eas
Finn street L. M. WIEK dlp.bt1
Daily Republican., 1885-12-19
DEATHS.

SHuSrER-In this city on the 1Tth Instant.
Elizabeth, wife OF Charles shustsr, In the
list year 81 hsrsE
Relatives and friends OF tho family are re-
.,,estfully luvited 20 attend the funeral from
the residence Of her husband, NO. l2l
French street on Monday at2 o'clock. Ser
vices a. the house. lntefment At kiyerview
cemetefy.
rOsTER-On the nth inst, Mrs. Mary Il.
Poster, aged 10 years.
Kelatives and friends are respectfully invi.
ted To attend her funeral from the residencs
Of her daughter, Anna Maria Chippey. No.
Il West twelfth street, on SUNDAY morning
nj ten o'clock. Services vt A. w. nj. u.
church. Intorment at 1T. Peters cemetery
|BRADLEY-on the ie:h instant, Edwin Y.
Bradley. at his late residence. lo42 Van
Relatives and friend. aiso the delaware
Fire Company, Columbia Lodge, No. 70,
| o. q. r., and Washington Lodge, NO. n
of r.. are respectfully invitoi TO attend his
funeral on sunday. dec 2hh, at O'Clock p
M, to proceed to Riyerview cemetery.
DoUGHEKTY-On the nth inst, Edward
Uougnerty. In the sand year OF his age.
| Relatives aud friends ofthe family are 70
specially invited 10 attend the funeral, from
his late resid snce, 2T West 9th street, OF
Monday morning at o'clock. High mas
dral cemetery. Philadelphia papers pleas
copy.
MERRICK-On December 18th, ISIS. Ami
Merrick.
Relatives and friends arc invited 10 attep'
the funeral from the residence OF her parent
No. tiO3 Market street, on Monday, 2lst inst
AZ II O'Clock, a. IN. lnterment at Whining
ton and BsAndywine cemetery.
lHARF-On Dec. 18th, 1855, william Hair
aged II years.
Rslstiyes and male ffienfs arc respectful
Invited TO attend tho funeral on SundA
laflernoon at O'Clock. from the residence
IGsorge Ailmon, oil West Tth street. Int
ment at Wilmington and Brandywine cant
ltery.
VIII ANN-!n Newport, on the nth iustan
Il Mary A Gilbert, wife Of J Ohm Il. Whan
helalives and friends are respectfully inv
| ted to attend the funeral nom the residen
: Ct her husband. Newport, Del, on Monda
ri december ~. Leave the house at 10 n.
, Ilnterment at Head Of Christiana church.
Daily Republican., 1885-12-19
KENNARD &ICO.
623 Market Street.

We are selling the best
quality of moss trimming at
37i cents, all colors. This
is a large reduction in price.
We are selling a box OF
ruching, containing s yards,
two styles. at IS cents per
bcx---1 box of 8 yards at IS
cents.
We are selling a good
quality of ladies' 4,button
kid gloves at IS cents.
We are selling mems
good cashmere and WOO
gloves at so and 65 cents :
very warm. A fine en-.
broidered dog skin glove al
I$I.25.
We are selling a child:
Embroidered collar at l.!
cents. The cheapest cola
we have yet seen. You
lehould see our stock OF chill
ldren's collars we are selling
lOur white and colored en-
broidered hannels at yer.
much reduced prices. Cal
land sec them---you will no
be disappointed in tn
. lprices.
i We are selling all kind
!. lof desirable dress goods a
much lower prices in orde
Ito close.
! All our goods marke'
fldown, to close by the last /
= lthis month.
Daily Republican., 1885-12-19

Mr.. and Mrs. William
were q, tbe!r beautiful rssid
Washington, street last eya1
gracefully and pleasantly
their nnnericus friends who
to pay their respects and " u
late t1em on The happy az
their future life,
The presents were Iune|
beautiful and useill, beCom]
Mrs Of friendships stronge1
bountiiul supply reiresnnsn|
cd the presentations aud . "a
ing was spent by all present.
Daily Republican., 1885-12-19

An elegant line Of holiaN
be found at L. S. 4. BllIa'.
Market street, Kverythiu,II
OF fancy goods is there, aad
sortment Of books Of all Sindl
and old, at prices as low 70
In the city. Chat,srbox fm
i0c,, and all other by0ks stsl
prices. Fine plush goods id
novelties Of all kinds ara 1
found there at the loKesl 4
would pay you TO cal. and ed
assortment for The hOlldays|
very great variety Of all kind
mas and New Year cards, |
lower than ever before.
Daily Republican., 1885-12-19
Securfty Entered.

The owners Of the steamer Clarence,
which was recently seized by United
States Marshal Newlin, entered securi-
ity in the U. s Court yesterday for the
full amount of the claims against her,
and the Court ordered that the vessel
should bs released. The schooner
Klla =. Stay maker, which was held by
the Marshal on alibel for wages, has
also been released, the claim having
been paid in full
Daily Republican., 1885-12-19
NO Cnses.

There were 10 cases before Judge
Cummins this morning, there having
been no arrests made for the past AS
hours. There has either been refor.
nation among a certain ass, or else
they are holding hack until Christmas,
when it is probable they will give the
blue coats all they want to attend to.
Daily Republican., 1885-12-19

A man residing near tie
the old kenbett square and
roads In Chrlstisna Hundred
in the vay Of c)nirs home
inebristed, and on Friday y
had a little alteration with
called tosee bis mother, wheel
man hal his face decorated u
and was fairy used u9. I'D
says he will repeat The arill
again if the Old man does ID
little brown jug alone, or tOud
more lisbtly than be las heeI
some tins back
Daily Republican., 1885-12-19

Fourth street wac died Wy
mas trees tbis morning, 'o ss'
wtle very fine. Iasy : ~; !, \
varying from . cea.s " n v s,y
were very few BUYERS sls i :, ,~s
s uis, ,old q; 5 cents . yaia,,
wa was .V Considerable disposed tIos,
bun punches filled with , O : sss,' !
were in demand and As''''
aold
Daily Republican., 1885-12-19

The weaving room will start ON Mon.
day morning next and give all the hand g
employment again. 1t Is the intention
any clothing by the fire when said loss
will be made good.
Daily Republican., 1885-12-19
r,o,r first Annlvs1

Wilmington -, S' oaisbra,S|
Rite Masons, will ; Ms.onic|
anniversary in the INA. Ss,'I N
Monday evening W.. wut vpa, a
men bers will % ,.'' n Rs1
u Who is at PRESENT Preset Icon. VSniu' /
Prince Edwards . lsl'u from
visitors will bepr ,,' cIa as y
and the affair VIII
BANQUET. 49,
Daily Republican., 1885-12-19
Aluost Completed.

The Brandywine Granite Company
have almost completed their contract
with the Government for the delivery
OF stone at the Delaware akwater,
and four more loads will finish the work
At least for the present. Range No. 8
WAS taken down on Friday by the ting
Taurus, and the urn-,s will follow rs
fast ~ shey are loaded,
Daily Republican., 1885-12-19

AT an early holr,si, mani,
on board OF a boa, I,i"s ,'
wharf, heard a splash h ,s.J
dlscovered that a lnsp b,s
board from tie vhl-i Hsi%
seized a boa; hook viii vs H.
ceeded in ca,ehin, n. ' ~.
shirt, and held hin mil
bs procured, when be- VA, N
lie was found Ia be Gsm,s|
WHO had wandeItd 0 d, III
under the Influence Of Tono,
as possible he Wa taken Il n, \
house. on the whar, no.
made as comfortable a, nS.,
daylight, when sTec!a an
had him removed bki, n
4l4 Lombard street ii A v,o0
II ~
Daily Republican., 1885-12-19
Holiday presents.

Asuitable present for a gentleman can
be obtained from j. p. Doughten & Co.,
,4l0 Market street, a stylish neck scarf
from their endless assortment, a glove
for street, driving or work, cardigan
Jackets, collars aud cuffs, and a variet,
Of mems furnishings only to he securet
from stock like thtirs.
Daily Republican., 1885-12-19

We are BUT rvoanfllaIl
chsap at EGG 10 ssl., cold
Is 1et a sets, biaque aad s TSs.s |
be sold, as they az sl' ssusInsd
d iesf make Ike G lsslr good
Market street, -
Daily Republican., 1885-12-19
Leg asY KecelYed.

Alfred j. Paxson and William f..
Little, executors of the will of the late
Sarah w. Pazson, have lpaid the trea.
surer Of tue Home for Aged Women tbs
sum of 81 600, being legacy left TO tn,
institution by Mrs Paxson.
Daily Republican., 1885-12-19
SATURDAY Before Christmas.

We're ready to throw
brightness, happiness, wis
dom into the Saturday before
Christmas business that to-
day brings.
Whoever comes shall
have warm welcome aud
courteous service.
a stock Of Clothing to
roam amongst that will!reach
to the slender Of the full
ipurse.
There is much being in
READY. We are equipped
completely for those who
buy for their own need; tor
those who buy for Christmas
surprises,
! We are mindful of the
humor OF the festival season;
more mindful that of all the
presents th&t mother and
father may make to boy, wife
Ito hush I'd, children to
father, none will have a sin
cerer welcome than a fine
suit of clothes or a fine over
Icoat.
j In these we are ready &c
laid you in buying.
The clothing shall be the
best that the money can buy
;;and without a blemish in the
smaking, to tasni.h the holi
= days gladness.
Il Will money go as lar anc
7 wisely in anything else, whe1
s@.jyou can buy an Overcoat
Flat many prices from
Il $500 to $3.50
- A mau's suit at. .S8.5
I'd Or.a fine broadcloth at S. SO
,sl Or, a young mans suit
u. from NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. $50
ey to. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. $3.50
81 Or, a little boys suit at SAC
20 70. Or, a little boys over
be coat at ................S5.C
ng, Or, finer ores up to $3.50
.sin Isn't there a happi
ley Christmas ahead when W
the have bought somethir
', hs that prudence as we'll as
'r'' berality approves'
ps St .'Wanamaker & Brow
hat Oak Hall,
the S. +. cor. Sixth and Mark,
ayei PHILADELPHIA.
Daily Republican., 1885-12-19

II you buy a hymn book or Bible, a
pocket book or wallet cigar case or
match cafe. for one dollar or OYER a
James 81 Webb's, 81 Market street
you can have name put OF it In gold
letters free of Charge
Daily Republican., 1885-12-19

If you buy hymn book CT Bible, a
pocket-book or wallet, cigar case or
match safe, for one dollar or over A.
james 81 Webb's, 224 Market street.
you can have name put on it in gold
letters free of charge.
Daily Republican., 1885-12-19
Attns sisk.

There was . soOa good u, Nj.
Rink last evening lsi,,on Of |
s 'as. tT I e' Skaters ,ss, went ct q q
v, gave q ,a u'I KEPT up|
ball. Dancing wA'
this morning. -
Daily Republican., 1885-12-19
DssirspIe :,

An Who wish q . I HloIuns !
: 80 si5ss'is si1 -s. ! E IT., e.
s sns p psasIy ssa ,ss h n1o Si
Z, Co's. 400 Marho'-
Daily Republican., 1885-12-19

Silk umbrellas at The lowest mr.
ever known may be obtained a 'o5e
ett. blished mems furnishing no "Ie
j. +. Doughten 81 Co., No. 40 fse o.
street. d1TNe'
Daily Republican., 1885-12-19
Ornamental ana Use,nlG,,.,

Colored Lemonade sets, wine sets
decorated cups and saucers, bisoue
figures in large variety ARROWS popnlar
china depot, AIS King street.
Daily Republican., 1885-12-19
.KENNARD co.
623 Market Street.
is Coming.

And the most appropriate
present you can give yourl
boy is one Of our fine over
coats,worth double the money!
we ask for them. Or !! youI
| need oneyourself we can suit
| you, either in price or quality.l
There is no question about
1.-THE to.mer. The latter del
ponds entirely upon your|
Town taste. This point giYesI
ius little concern, however.
1--WE have hundreds OF them
up stairs, and viii take great
pleasure in howing them to
, you. Shcddy goods are out
, lof the market, however, as
4 lar as we are concerned. We
don't keep ihem. Don't
s. think because our prices are
{ low that we do. A few weeks
: back our counters were fairly
groaning under the weight o
IS new goods. They have beer
<, greatly relieved since then
IS yet we have a plenty for al
.. still on hand. Better loci
e after one at an early date
n OR medium grade, coal
is such as Sc, S., $40 and 81
are especial bargains. As.
IS TO sec them.
Daily Republican., 1885-12-19
..,ov,,ept for the N

william Legr, 9ei I.a hlns
lantic Garden, Is pf y, lie 4
patrons enjoy men' r y, ,s 4
has prepared Two 20 f iSi' rsnI
other q 4O.foot range ssen 4
Al the same TINE a,'. MEET to
comes irksoms q ,as ! yery
turkey to be rallied -
Daily Republican., 1885-12-19
to
T 1T \ [0|1I|


The B,cha' "e La" slsh,,
t fair evening ss win a er, NJ VII VII
, lot 4 are S, happy. They An md b
s rec a oe.uuluI tasty S' as bsgi
south 1Srnla sid, side Of the Ctr. ,Ta; a'u'
n lasg zen humber Of art iils',,aa IA
on last night. a s,i. ssre
George ss b. clslaa 4 i, ' a sS o. coy
a haSTman, a toilet ct = sG = ~
anu anu smother ~ ti to Mis- Emit !, T.
~, Inc . Germania or Sias' y J. TX X
salne time quite 4 pug, an
s Solid articles viii tS. . -.
Amongst them ara NJ y ~, cha
parlor furniture, Barrs ~. S
nestle sewing machine no oaa
numerous other s,,ic'sg' uunc
~, ,6,,lR goods left over viii 40 ~
, krh., tho ohalciaa Of st Il. IN, n,
| Wilmingionian MI t s., ,ue 4. an
l the al itnxfa hcaN INA
800 for the wnnIn rs,, ,ne Y
the Morning New, 'T nm a Ss|
mans are keeping ., M NJ n
sudden surprises tonight y
Daily Republican., 1885-12-19

A fine assortment OF al the leading
styles of neckwear can be had at J. p,
DJughten ~ Co.'S, No. 4l0 Market ST.
Daily Republican., 1885-12-19
~ Lar "

s S'5s n At Ipsrssp ,S sI5 iSsis'IIt'
Daily Republican., 1885-12-19
| AT
WhA B, sHARP's,
Fourth and Market Streets,

There's many useful, need-l
full and beautiful goods in|
our store that would in-|
terest you for Christmas|
times.
| We've quantities of UNI
brellas with all kinds of ham
ldles, suitable for ladies, gen
tlemen and children. They
are of the best silk, Alpaca,
IG!oria and Bingham, from 60
cents to $500.
/ A thousand Handkerchief
lain, Hem-stitched, Col
lored Borders, Pongee and
4 India. Handkerchieis in
! plush and fancy boxes, or
boxes and handkerchieis
separate. Silk Mufflers for
/ ladies and gentlemen. Any
eIlady can get suited h ere
from 5 cents to $3.50.
Il What more needful or
will give greater salts.
! faction than a good suit of
i Merino Underwear. We
n have full lines in all sizes 70,
y children, misses and grown
! folks. 81 cents to 81.
NJ Kid Gloves, 3 buttons
yye street shades, so cents from
!, lS1.0O.
vi British Stockings for men,
the best you ever bought fol-
l1G cents a pairregular made
d Scotch Mixed Cashmere
be Stockings for men, in Scar
u let, Brown, Blue and Gray
sri 81 cents up.
~ ~ New style Calicoes, Fou'
nEI ards, Bingham and Monte
lCloths, 5 cents to 10.
Blankets all the time iron
.cS the finest, softest, tleeclest
cry ei, at Sis, to a good, strong
'Fh durable Blanket at 81 %
a as pair: -,
Isl Elder Down Quilts, IL
most luxurious Of Quilts, 81
,anlto $31. Elder Down Pl
90, lows to match, some Of the
owe beautifully embroidered b
I sss hand, $3.50 to 81. Cote
red Quilts, quilted in Sattel
and Cretonne, $I.25 to 5
i !. P' A handsome Marseill
st. Quilt. especially tor t
times, at 1927 would
1dise hard to beat in the regul
. .,a IS way for So.
e else Dinner and Lunch y
mas as in handsome table Dama'
to. including one dozen napki
to match, $3.50 to S9,'
4 f.. F: Elegant for the price {
trea, our new Damask, knott
e, ~ IN, The fringe, white Towels,
land blue borders, so &C
from 70.
b De "a a Ladies and childrc
ger a Coats from S275 to S
\ 'i gold Ladies and children's rub
garments, SI,25 to 81.
i P 9sst Ladies Cloth and Qu'l
Skirts, 65 cents to $3
Felt Table Covers ~
be 6.s' "a a new designs in Plush
r., .,..a a. Felt Applique, crimson
golij olive centres, Il Y;
squire, $3 and - IS
rs ..,. very effective.
bisqus Pain Centre Turco
Pa'ole Covers, rich Orie
8 orders, same on both 81
street; al sizes, So IS to $40.
i until Carpets, Rugs, Mats,
tomans--more here thu
= on, sss any two stores in the
$50 Of Prices low, of course.
Carpet Sweepersin va
~ at $1.75 to So.
IT greet
pen until
VIM ID STAR
Daily Republican., 1885-12-19

Morning Light, New Royal ard Dado
parlor stoves, s East Fourth street,
Pickles stove store.
Daily Republican., 1885-12-19
s,,rsr plated W

aa.s.,,s,..lss ss, 1s''s'a ID ;ss s': 4,
spoons spoon. T. IA L. Row, al' nD
Daily Republican., 1885-12-19

,nase,T u u ~ n'lti es in men'a furnish
i Mssa az = Dong hter Il Co... No All
Daily Republican., 1885-12-19
ChnlferbOx FhIrJyCs

O.har hooss il, nr,nor,i, dSot = rect
ten O'clock every eyenin~ Open until
Daily Republican., 1885-12-19
Tn aaterbOx Thirty Canrs

q. James & Webb's, 224 Market street
Other books Ia proportion. Open uptil
ten O'Clock every evening.
Daily Republican., 1885-12-19

B1sh's FIRE, 90, -, - -,
place ~ bay ~ ,,,5 "N'''i' ie W.T.
Daily Republican., 1885-12-19
Large Terra Cs'

Greyhounds and nv, co - 80, ~.
each. /. L. Row Is K iH. go "pd '3'''
Daily Republican., 1885-12-19

re- ~,St tamil q Sur, 20r. Philip.
'o' rro7s am Ma iisor streets.
Daily Republican., 1885-12-19

Table and Gift books at ono halt
price. Pyle & Lichtensiein. 22G Market
street.
Daily Republican., 1885-12-19

Seven pound, s Sss' 'front.' as
streets. I'D
Daily Republican., 1885-12-19

Ribbons, hh,,,a o., ,.,,,.,..,,.,, ,,...,..
iens,ain os, On pric 3. Eye * Lieu
80 MARKET street.
Daily Republican., 1885-12-19

Davis. NJ "
Daily Republican., 1885-12-19

Baby rings a, NJ. +, David
Second street.
Daily Republican., 1885-12-19
DELAYS
ARE DANGEROUS.

Any one wanting a good
suit of clothes or overcoat tor
a Christmas present would do
we'll 10 call on Pennock ~
Foreman without delay, as
their styles and workman
ship are unsurpassed in this
city for ready-made clothing,
and keeping the largest as
Isortmcnt with new arrivals
almost daily. VIC cannot tail
to tit and suit almost every
one that lives us a call
Norfolk and Polo suits {
speciality.
Daily Republican., 1885-12-19

Come and look eie. ss 81 3 iSa q
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1885-04-23
Maj. C. ). Kinney

The lladisonian, published at Virginia
city, Montana Territory. the former
residence. of Maj. c.. j. Kinney, recently
deceased. publishes the -fdlowing notice of
the event: MANY of oln people will read
with deep regret that M;jor Chapman J.
Kinney, formerly welllnown and highly
respected citizen of Virginia City, has
passed away. His death occurred at Staun-
ton, Virginia, on the 18th ultimo. at the
age of 56 years, but from what cause we
are, not advised. Major Kinney came to
Montana in 1867, to tke charge of the
banking house of Hussy, Dahler s. Co.,
which he conducted fron that time to the
fall of 1878, when he associated himself
with Mr.. Augustus + Graeter, of Ban
mack. in a mercantile Ynture, the chief
object of which was te supply the new
mining camps then sprlging into exist
ance in southwestern Mdtana and eastern
Idaho: but mineral developments in the
localities relied on for trsle did not pro-
gress with the expedltloHt first supposed
and promised, increase OF population and
| demand for supplies was hereby retarded,
and owing to the stringeny of the times
east and the failure of soie of the New
York creditors of GraeterS Co., the latter
were compelled to aDando their venture
upon its threshold.
During his residence in Virginia City.
Maj. Kinney represented nadison county
in the territorial council WITH distinguish
ed ability and honor, and srved as chair
man of the committee on hys and means
in that body. He also he'll the Office Of
treasurer OF Madison countin 1872.
The Major was man of Srling integri-
ty and by his genial dislsition made
many warm friends in Mdana, and, in
deed, wherever he lived, 'whwill hear Of
his death with sorrow. Face to his
ashes :.