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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-05-20
Raising a Fund for Refs Defense.

MONTREAL. May 20. - The publishers OF
Les Metoe, a French paper and other SYM
pathizers with Rel, have started a fund to
be- used in procuring eminent counsel for
Rieis d, fensr. Hon. II. MERCER, leader of
tie liberal eppos ition in the Quebec as emily
is considering a request TO take charge of
the defense He says if he accepts he will
make it d political trial. and show that the
government has treated the half breeds un
Justly s. ~ s
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-05-20

JACKSONVILLE, Fla, May .29.-Norman
B. HARDWOOD, who, eight years ago, was a
millionaire of St Paul, MINI, and after los
ing his money in speculation, came here aud
acquired another fortune. committed suicide
Sunday night at paytona on account OF
Judgements having been obtained for nearly
the entire amount of his property by former
creditors
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-05-20
Shot the Bows for Their Impudenee.

LINCOLN, Ills, May 20-Some excite
ment prevails over the shooting Sunday Of
several boys by ex-Alderman Elliott. The
lads have been frequenting Elliott's park,
and when ordered out they grew noisy and
insulting. Elliott got his shotgun and fired
into the band, several Of them being
slightly wounded, requiring medical at
tantiou
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-05-20
Bucklen's Arnicn Salye.

The greatest medical wonder of the world
Warranted to speedily cure burns, bruises,
cuts, ulcers, salt rheum, fever sores, can.
GERS, piles, chilblains, corns. letter, chap
ped hands, and all skin eruptions, guaran-
teed to cure in every instance, or money
refunded. 25 cents per box For sale by
Hartz &. Rahnsen
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-05-20

HALIFAX, N. s., May 2l-The sentry
who allowed Paul Boynton to approach tie
warship Garnet in New York harbor with a
Shaw torpedo, has been SENTENCED to forty
two days close con- nemeut The midship-
man on duty ha been acq lited, Tut Lieut.
Gardner, who let Boynton 60 after over.
hauling his t, vii lie coust-martialed
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-05-20
PROBABLY A HOAX.
Report That Col otter Has Captured
Poundmaker.

TORONTO, Ont, May 2o.-Much excite
ment is caused here by the publication Of q
dispatch dated St Paul stating that Col
Otter had captured Ponndmaker. An
inquiry was at once made at Winnipeg,
and from the reply received it is believed
the story is hoax. Nothing is known there
Of the alleged battle The latest aivices
from Battleford stated that everything was
quiet and that Otter was awaiting the ar
rival of Gen Middleton before skiag any
noyemept
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-05-20
Masters Sale.
STATE OF ILLINOIS,.
Rock Island County, "

In the Circuit Court-In Charcery.
W. II, Webb and Charles 7. Webb vs.. W. Fred
Zimmerman Northumberland No. 1854.
Notice is hereby given that by virtue of decree
of said court. entered in the above entitled carse
on the 9TH day Of February, A. d., 1885, | shall.
on Saturday. the 30th day Of May A. ID. 1886 Al
the hour of one O'Clock in the afternoon ut the
north door OF the court house, in said county OF
Rock lsland, TO satisfy said decree, sell at public
yendne to the highest and best bidder for cash
in hand those certain parcels Of land. situated IN
the county of Rock Island and state of Illinois
known aud described as follows. to-wit:
Lots thrty-one (31) and thirty-two (32) in
Webb's sub-d vision Of out-lot twelve (12) in the
east half (eb) Of the southeast quarter sex Of
section three (s) in twp. II, range2, west of the
4th p. NJ
Dated at Rock Island, Illinois, this eth day Of
April, A., d. 1885.
HENRY CURTIS.
Master in Chancery, Rock Island county, Ill
PARKS d peasants. Complt's Sol'r..
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-05-20

THE mugwumps are advancing by easy
stages to the discovery that this is a
democratic administration Mr.. Villas is
now added to the list of cabinet officers
whom they mark ''disapproved,' They
are wroth because his confidential circus
lar was sent only to democrats.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-05-20
Five Stores Burned.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla, May 90. Five stores
on the public square at Ocola were burned
Monday night The destruction of the
whole town was barely averted There
have been seven attempts to burn the town
within q few weeks
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-05-20
Victor Hugo Ran idly Sinking.

PARIS, May 2o.-Victor Hugo is con-
scious and talks calmly of his approaching
death, which he knows to be inevitable He
is rapidly sinking His condition is consid-
cred very critical and his physicians express
the belief that his death is cC'y question
Of a few hours
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-05-20
No Women in tho Baltimore Postoihoe.

No Women In tho Baltimore PostOffice.
BALTIMORE. May 2o.-Mr, ]. Parker Yea
zey, the new postmaster at Baltimore, an
nounces that no ladies will be appointed to
positions in the Baltimore postoffice during
his administration The three there now,
will, however, be treated with kindness and
consideration while seeking employment else
Mhara
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-05-20

The hitch in the peace proceedings be-
tween England and Russia is not serious.
England is afraid to fight, and as Russia
gen all she wants there is no reason why
she should fight.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-05-20
MIIIion DOLLAR Fire In Iondon

LONDON. May 20. The Mohair mills Of
Mitchell Brothers. at Bradford, were de-
stroyed by fire Tuesday. The loss is esti-
mated at from $3.50, 900 to 100000.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-05-20

CHICAGO, May 90. Following league base
ball games were played Tuesday: At Phila'
1elphia- Philadelphia 6; Chicago Z. At
New York--New York H. Detroit
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-05-20

Hunts Kidney and Liver] Remedy has
been used over thirty years, and saved
thousands from lingering disease and
death.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-05-20
Ieath of a Famous Painter.

PARIS, May 21.-.M de Nsuville, the e.
nous painter Of military pictures. is des.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-05-20

The Earl of Selkirk, who died very rich
lately, left years salary to all employed
on his estates.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-05-20

Swift's Specific is entirely vegetable, and seems
TO cure cancers by forcing out the impurities from
the blood.
Treatise on Blood and skin Diseases mailed free
THE SWIFT SPECIFIC Co,
Drawer B. Atlanta. Ga.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-05-20

C.N. CRITTENTON. n. y, General Agent.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1885-07-15
NOTICE.

ANY of the heirs or kin people of
Alexander S. Graves, George D.
Slockfeth, Edward Pausticki, VIM.
H. Graves, N. Dembriski, VIM.
Tappan, Jno. E. Jones, Jno. Cum
'nings, Charles c. Milne, James
Gobbett, John Flanders, VIM. #.
Lively, Peter Allen, Leonard d.
Wilson, Joseph F. A. Scott. John
H. Lotion, Edward Gurton, Alfred
5. Donovan, Philip Hasset, Walter
Il. Gilbert, John B. Simpson, Ri
chard B. Bushnell, WIN. Winford,
Thos. Murray. Many Of these par.
ties were members Of the Georgia
Battalion, and fell at the massacre
of Fonnin's command, at Goliad, in
1886. These heirs of these parties
will hear of something of interest
to them by calling on or communi.
eating with H. L. DAIGRE,
Alexandra, La.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1885-07-15
The Louisiana Press association.

This important body met in the
City of Shreveport last week, and
after few days session adjourned
and selected Monroe as the next
place of meeting. The following
officers were elected: Leon Jas.
tremski, President j. Y. Gilmore
and c. G. Miller, Vice-Presidents !;
w. H. Gayle, Sec. and Treasurer.
The Convention amended the
Constitution of the Press Associa-
ton in greatly enlarging its scope,
and adopted resolutions to unity
journalistic actions on all matters of
State interest, to develop a higher
standard Of State and civic pride.
and discourage sectional and parti-
san jealousies in all matters affect
ing the public good.
AT the close of the session a
grand bouquet was given in honor
Of the "quill drivers" and most
pleasant time was had by all those
present.
The Shreveport people acted we'll
by our brethren, and to them the
greatest of praise is due for their
hospitality, shown so plainly on
this occasion.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1885-07-15
l ST. JOHNS aaf
VEGETABLE LIVER PILLS

The true Liver Medicine and real
remedy for Torpid and Congestive
Livers. Prompt relief is obtained
by their use; they nbyiate the use
Of Mercury, and being entirely Veg
etable are perfectly safe. Price, Is
cents box.
Apply to HENRY ST. JOHN.
Manufacturing Pharmaceutical Chy-
mist, in Exchange Hotel Building,
Alexandria, La. 49,
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1885-07-15
OFFICIAL.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY
COUNCIL.
ALEXANDRIA, La, !
July 8, 1885. (

ALEXANDRIA, La, !
July 9, 1885. I
In obedience to a call of the Ma.
yor the City Council met this dav
at II o'clock NJ, all members pre-
sent, with exception of Councilman
Edouard We'll, from First Ward,
The object of the meeting was
to levy a tax for the year 1856
The following ordinance being Of
fered, was, on motion, unanimously
adopted;
Be it ordained by the Mayor and
Board of Aldermen of the City of
Alexandria, La, in special session
convened, on this the 9th day of
July, A. D. 1Ss5-That tax of
ten (l0) mills on the dollar be and
is hereby levied for Corporation
purposes for the year 1885, upon
all taxable property, real and per-
sonal, within the Corporation of
Alexandra, La.
Be it further ordained, ETC., That
this Ordinance shall take effect from
and after its PRONUNCIATION.
Approved:
THOS. CRAWLEY.
"A. b. RACIAL, Mayor.
Secretary.
On motion the Board adjourned.
THOS. CRAWLEY,
"A. b. RACIAL, Mayor.
Secretary.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1885-07-15

This Editor once more returns
thanks to Master Charlie Murphy
for lot of fine peaches.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1885-07-15
Town and Parish News.

Mrs. DR.. John Casson was re-
psrted as being little better on
Yesterday.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1885-07-15
M. G. MOSELEY,
Attorney at Law

Alerandria, La.
Practices in all classes of cases in
all the Courts Of the Parishes Of
Rapides, Grant, Natchitoches, Sa-
bine; St. Landry and Avoye1les.
April l5-ly.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1885-07-15

MRS. A P. Williams returned
home from San Antonio, Texas, by
T.and P. train on Sunday night.
She has been away six months.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1885-07-15

DO not take any medicine for
the liver which has a poisonous ele-
nent in it. Smiths Bile Beans are
a vegetable compound. Two bits
per bottle.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1885-07-15
An Enterprising, Reliable House

Jacob Geiger can always be re-
lied upon, not only to carry in stock
the best of everything, but to Sc
cure the agency for such articles as
have well-known merit, and are
popular with the people, thereby
sustaining the reputation of being
always enterprising, and ever relia-
BILE. Having secured the agency
for the celebrated DR.. Kings New
Discovery for Consumption, will
sell it on positive guarantee. 1t
will surely cure any and every af-
lection of Throat, Lungs and Chest,
and to show our confidence, we in
vite you to call and get a trial bot
tie free.
No greater nuisance could be
found, than old man Brown; the
country round, all thought he'd
leave these earthly scenes, till
some one gave him Smiths Bile
Beans, they stirred his liver, re-
moved the bile, now all the old
man does is smile. Price, two bits
per bottle, at L. B, Baynerd's, on
Front street.
JOB Printing neatly executed
at this, Office.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1885-07-15
The Supreme Court at 0pelousas.

The Court met on Monday, the
9th inst, and we are told there were
quite a number of cases on the
docket. There were five applicants
for admission to the Bar from this
State, all of whom went through
very rigid examination both be-
fore the Committee and before the
Court, and were all admitted to the
Bar, the examination lasting four
hours before the Committee and one
hour and a half before the Supreme
Judges Amongst the number was
Mr. l.. Taska Dulauey, of this
city, and we are pleased to say that
from all accounts of the lawyers
present at the examination, he &C
quilted himself in the most credita-
bic manner, and that in fact it was
the finest examination that had
been had for a long time before
that Court. Mr.. Dulaney studied
in the law office of the Hon. MI
chael Ryan, and we were satisfied,
in advance, judging from his zeal
and application, that he would do
credit to his tutor, Jno. c. RYAN.
We extend to Mr.. D. our congrat-
uiations and wish him every success.
The Pineville boys have a
good joke on Judge Daigre. In
taking a party Of them to Clear
Creek the other day on a fishing
tour, he travelled no less than rs
miles out of the road. Previous to
starting he boosted of having hunt
ed over every foot of ground on that
side of the river for so miles round,
and consequently they feared no
danger in having him pilot them.
The party explored Little river,
Lake Catahoula, touched at TAFT
Lake in Grant Parish, swan Black
river twice, and lastly had to feel
their way through a cemetery be-
fore reaching camp, at about $3.50
o'clock at night. Their horses gave
out at shutdown and the conse-
quence was they had to walk over
miles of stumps and around fallen
logs. The party have drawn up a
sett of resolutions expressing their
kind (Y feeling for the Judge, and
speak in the most glowing terms
Of his qualities as woodsman and
guide. TO be continued in our
next issue.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1885-07-15
NOTICE

The undersigned having recently
rented the fine, large Pasture adj
joining the Clapp place, on Bayou
Rapides, would inform his friends
and the public in general, that he
is "now ready for business" The
grazing in this Pasture is conceded
to be the best in the Parish. Rates
very low; apply to
ISAIE WE'LL
July l5-lm. Alexandria, La
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1885-07-15

NATHAN Gaines only charges
rs cents for half-soleing shoes, and
guarantees his work. His shop is
situated in the First Ward. If you
want good work at low prices give
him a call.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1885-07-15

lob PRINTING OF EVERY
q description neatly executed at
this Office.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1885-07-15

THE Blanchard Base Ball
Club, of our Town, received from
Hon. N. G. Blanchard, on Monday,
two bats, two balls and one mask.
The Cleveland team are waiting to
hear from the President.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1885-07-15

WITH the exception of review
ing the assessment rolls, the appoin-
ting Of a few syndics, and a few
appropriations, the principal one of
which being $500 for levee purpo-
SEES around Alexandria, and order
ing the Alexandria Ferry to be
leased to the highest bidder, the
Police Jury at its session last week,
did little or nothing. They meet
again on the ed inst.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1885-07-15

"A Few of the members of the
Catholic congregation met in the
pastoral residence on Sunday, to
discuss some questions connected
with the building Of a new church.
Two points had already been set
tied by the Bishop, viz: that no
money should be spent in repairing
the old church, and that a new one
must be built as soon as possible.
The questions to be discussed and
settled were a site for the new bull
ding and the material to he used in
its construction. It was agreed
that the new church should be cree
ted on the old site, and stone and
brick should he employed in its
construction. We hope to see the
work commenced in a very few
months.
The distribution of prizes to
the Sunday School class took place
in St. Francis Xavier's Catholic
Church on Sunday afternoon. Two
medals were voted by the class
the first, among the boys, to Master
Noble Webster, and the second. by
the girls. to Miss Mary Hustmyre.
The five highest prizes, silver me-
dals, were won in the following or
der: Miss Julia RACIAL, Master
Charles Murphy, Miss Minnie Gle
ments, Miss Florence Kramer and
Master Victor RACIAL.
For everything needed in the
house furnishing line, call on Mil
Ter, Brady & Co., who will sell you
these goods at astonishingly low
figures. You will be we'll repaid
for vnnr visit
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1885-07-15

FROM a private source we learn
Of the death of Mr.. Geo. P. Logue,
at Laredo, Texas, on the Goth ult.
Mr.. Logue was for some time a res
idelt of our city, in the employ of
lIr. John G. Goulden, and made
many friends here, who will regret
10 learn of his death.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1885-07-15

JOB Printing neatly executed
at this, Office.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1885-07-15

AN interesting and impressive
ceremony took place in St. Francis
Aavlers Catholic Church last Sun
DAY evening, viz; the reception of
Tue following Young girls into the
society of the "Sodality of the Bles-
sed Virgin Mary :" Edwerda Elem
oerv, Marie Moore, Sissie Peter
man, Annie and Florence Kramer,
Minnie and Matte Clements, Lila
'nlth, Anna Connor, Birdie Gray
son. Mary Hustmyre, Phillis Rey,
Lucy Baltic and Julia Racial.
by postal card, dated New
o !, July 10th, 1885, from the
=. secretary of the Charity Hospital
'aeEe' Mr.. John j. Ferguson was
aspPr'sed Of the death of Larry De-
lacey who but a short while back
uVed here in Alexandra. Most of
unt readers knew 90. d. L." as he
s ss familiarity called, and will, no
IVuo'' De surprised to hear of his
s ,.n, Mr.. +. was among tie poor
, "'lev's staunchest friends, and Of
v mD Line contributed from his purse
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1885-07-15
TEXAS AND PACIFIC.
RAILWAY,

GREAT POPULAR ROUTE
pETWEEN THE EAST AND
- the West. Short Line to New
Orleans and all points in Louisiana.
New Mexico, Arizona and Califor-
MIA. Favorite Line to the North.
Eass and Southeast. F et
PULLMAN PALACE SLEEPING CABS
daily between St. Louis aud Dallas.
Fort Worth, Ell Paso and San Fran
cisco, Cal. Also Marshall and New
Orleans without change. SOLID
TRAINS Ell PASO to ST. LOUIS.
Fast Time, First-class EQUIP.
ment, Sure COnnec-
tiOns.
n See that Your tickets read via
Texas and Pacific Railway. For
Maps, Time Tables, Tickets, Rates
and all required information,
on or address any of the Ticn-.
Agents, or
H. P HUGHES,
Passenger Agent, Houston. Texas.
B. W. MCCULLOUGH,
Assistant General Passenger Agent.
Marshall, Texas.
H. G. TOWNSEND,
Gen. Passenger Agt.. St. Louis. Mo,
H. M. HOXIE, H
Third Vice President, St. Louis.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1885-02-05
cABLEGRAMS.

II is reported from Rome that an al
lance has been formed betg cen Eng
land and Italy, and that Itali n troops
are en- rosie for Egypt TO cooperate
with those of England in the Soudan.
A LETTER received By police is now
believed to be very important docu-
ment. In addition to other valuable in
formation, it states that st. Paul's
Cathedral and the Office OF the Daily
Telegraph are among the buildings
which the dynamiters threaten to blow
up.
ALL the royal apartments in Windsor
Castle have been ordered closed to all
visitors. This step was taken by Her
Majesty in consequence of the extraor-
binary precautionary measures general
ly advised by the Ministry. The Queen
conducted herself so stoioally through
out all previous dynamite psnic5 that
her present action attracts much atten-
ton.
The Irish newspapers denouncc the
outrage in vigorous terms. The Dublin
Freeman's Journal says: "Only one
feeling prevail throughout Ireland re-
garding the fitndish crimes, and shat is,
deep, earnest sympathy with those
injured, no less than the earnest wish
that the disboical authors be brought
to justice. Any man with a touch of
human feeling must regret the escape
Of the miscreaEts."
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1885-02-05
WASHINGTON.

THE excess Of assets over Liabilities
in the United States Treasury is $I43,-
100000, or 5000, 900 more than the Gus
tomary reserve.
COLONEL HATCH telegraphs that the
leader of the Oklahoma colonists has
given notice that they will resis: expul-
sion, and that 600 men are digging pit
The Federal troops are man?uveriDg TO
cut oil supplies from the raiders.
THE house committee on postofiices
ard pOstroads viii favora bly, report a
substitute for tine bill pending before it
relative to this reduction of newspaper
postage from tvs 10 one cent per pound.
The bill will provide that publications
of the second class, when sent by the
publishers and from the Office Of publ
cation to bona fide subscribers, or when
sem from news agents. shall be entitled
TO transmission through the mails at
/ one cent per pound, such postage to be
/ prepaid
4 SECRETARY CHANDLER to-day tele-
! grapncd Instructions for the United
! States 5 Gamer Waehusett, of the Pacific
squadron, to proceed TO Guaysquil,
+ Ecuador. for the protection Of julio r.
/ Santos, uaturalized American citizen,
lmIr soped for alleged completely in the
rebellion and whose speedy execution is
apprehended
IT is estimated at the Treasury De.
parrmeRt there viii be q decrease of
over $1,000 600 in he public debt the
present month. The receipts SO far the
present month amounts TO S34, 500 008
and the disbursements to $ll, 900. 600.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1885-02-05
.4AA9 AND CASUALTIES

IT is estimated that tho loss to stock
men in Texas on account of the recent
cold snap will exceed 100000,
FIRE damaged the insane asylum at
Indianapolis tuesday morning, $75 600.
There was no panic among the LOO
patients.
BY falling on ice Thursday at Point
Pleasant, W. Va, Thomas Gibbs was
killed by his gun exploding, the charge
also moita,ly wounding Henry Robin
son.
TIE mine at Plummer Hill, Ohio,
valucd at 5000 600, was fired, it is alleg-
ed. by strikers Wednesday night, and
fl mes are now issuing from all the
openings leaving no hope of extinguish-
ing the fire.
A GLASS door falling upon a stove,
overturning it, and setting fire to the
floor caused panic Tuesday in a public
school at Stapleton, l.. !, One of the
principals was tramped upon, and some
of the teachers tainted, but all the child
rem escaped unhurt.
LEoNHARDT's factory, at Brooklyn,
was burned Tuesday, the loss bei' &
100000 At Fulton. N. Y, four or five
stores were destroy ed, an explosion of
gunpowder aiding the fire, resulting in
a loss of $40, 900.
By an accident TO the hosting ma
chinery. Daniel Egan, a miner was
hurled 900 feet to the bottom of shaft
at Kingston, Pa, Monday, and was
mangled in n frighttul manner. An
other man was saved by srasping a
eross-timber.
A FIRE, supposed to have been caused
by electric wires, was discovered in
some books and papers stored under the
roof over the hall of the house of rep
resentatlves, at Washington, Tuesday
morning, but it was extinguished before
serious damage was done.
THE National Bank at Ripon, Wis,
and two adjoining structures were
burned Wednesday night, the loss be-
ing $4,000, Thirty-nine horses were
consumed in livery stable at Philadel-
phia, with q loss OF $32, 600. The fire
ut Rondout, N. Y, caused damage of
$4,000. Carroll College, near Wau-
kesha, was destroyed. and the Evening
STAR at Washing. and the Times at
Bowling Green, Ky, were burned out.