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on the operation lasting hour and half President
Daz and several personal friends OF the patient were
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SPANISH PUNISHMENT IN CUBA.

HAVANA, March 12.-The shooting of Ramon
Bonachea, Cornelio Oropata and the colored men
Plutarco Estrada, Bernardino Torres and Pedro
Cesteros, the leaders of the flibustering expe-
dition captured near Manzanllo by the gunboat
Carload On December 8. took place on the morning
Of March in the espanade near the Morro Castle
OF Santiago de Cuba. II is said that Pedro Ces-
teros is the one who killed the captain Of the Span
ish steamer Montezuma, when that steamer was
captured by the Cuban filbusterers near santo
expedition have been sentenced by the court
martial as follows: Manuel Estrada, Gabriel Peral
Lopez, Armando Daguillecourt and Pedro Peralto
to the cbain-gang for life Miguel Suarez, OF Her
rera and Pedro ROs to seventeen years and four
months imprisonment, and the four Greek sailors
composing the boats crew to twelve years impris-
Commanded the Civil Guards, who killed Carlos
Aguero. on March 2, has been promoted to the rank
of Ensign.
New-York tribune., 1885-03-18
URGING WOLSELEYS APPOINTMENT.
CAIRO OFFICIALS ANXIOUS TO HAVE HIM MADE
GOyEgNOR-GENERAL.

LONDON, March 18.--The British officials at
Cairo have been urging the Government to appoint Gen
eral Lord wolseey Governor General Of the soudan,
with the view of mpressing upon the natives the fact
that not intend to abandon the country
until she has secured stable government for It, They
state that step the part of the Home Govern
ment will have the effect Of weakening the resources OF
Ell rMahdi and alternating many tribes who joined MIN
from fear that England would eventually leave the Sou
dan In the possession Of the False Prophet
Mr. Gladstone opposes the creation OF slcn an once @
for General Lord Woseley any other Englshman, on
the ground that 1t would be construed as pledge by
England to prolong the occupation OF Egyp which tne
Government does not contemplate. Notwithstandlng
Mr. GladstOnes opposition, the Cairo officials continue
press the matter claiming that the action wnen tney
CAIRO, March ia large number OF the Egyptian
Notabes will send written protest to England against
the arrest Of Zebehr Pacha.
New-York tribune., 1885-03-18
MR. HIGGINS AT THE MARYLAND CLUB.

BALTIMORE, March II Especial. The feeling
here against Mt Higgins and his appointment has not
lesscnod Tie sn reported that the Maryland Club the
nost prominent In the State, handsomely entertained
Mr. HIGGINS upon hs visit TO the clubrcoms last sunday
17s had the effect Of bringing out General Henry ray
lor. the vceprcsidcnt and of the foremost Demo
eras In Maryland IN denial Of the statement General
Taylor rays that tho hour that Mr. Higgins was there
sex yentIcmeu In the building. Some OF these
We're introdncad M but others avoided him or when
New-York tribune., 1885-03-18
xJyFRS OR0A yIzIy0 A STRIKE.

CHICAGO March 17-The Daily Ne'cs, Dan
Vile, H., dispatch says: Five hundred miners EN-
pIoyed by the Ellsworth Coal Company met this after
noon and decided strike for restoration Of the price
OF mining 50 cents ton. 1t reduced to 70 cents
Oh February2 They also decided to stay out until the
same company acceded to the demands Of the striking
,ninert at Munut Olive and at Stauntop Committees
from these parts present Is reported that loVo
miners employed by the Grape Creek Coal aud CoAe
Company will strike tomorrow.
New-York tribune., 1885-03-18

asked to be introduced positively refused. ~ have
talked with eighteen twenty members OF the cuo no
says and find united sentiment OF dlsappronutHn
that he should have been brought there These Heno
men all deny that Mr. Higgins had been eh.er.aus
there as The S stated and all feel that the erroneous
nnbIicaton of such entertainment is derogatory to the
high character the club and that 1t unfairly
the general feeling of the members have yc, w oco
a siirls member OF the club who feels differently r
AT meeting of tho Executive Committee OF tne Clx
Service Reform Association Of Maryland tongn 10 take
action upon the appointment OF Eugene Higgins, VI
Baltimore, appointment Clerk IN the ,ad .st
partment at Washington resolutions were adopteu
Ing that the selection of Eugene Higgins was pa,ai
snrprise to all friends Of honest government;
that the Civil Service Reform Association OF Maryand
protests against the continuance of the said Eugene
Higgins in Office and urgently suggests his ~
movai therefrom; that his reputation is not that .,
man of integrity and honor; that' , tneio
fore, his continuance in office is irreCon. n1oro,
cilable with the principles of Civil service re reform @
that the president and secretary OF TINS m and are
fhe chairman of the executive committee pe, anu a
hereby appointed committee to prcpare ana % sopy
o3 S te these reotions letter specifying the reasons
which render the retention IN office OF MT HsS sn,;o
nconsistept with the best interests OF tne PnoiiVS
service and that this association solics the aiu o
other. Kindred associations throughout the country
and Of patriotic citizens in this attempt 70 we %
new administration from an error winch 10 e"i0"A w
bring discredit upon 1t.
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THREATENING TIE RUN TRAFFIC or IOWA.

DEs MoINEs, March IL (SpeciaD-The SUI
preme Court rendered to-day opinion OF great import
ance TO the Prohbitionsts OF the State II sustained
the right to enoin "saoons" as nuisances giving any
citizen power to proceed against the keeper oone py
filing an affidavit and securing writ Of injunction TO
abate nuisance Prohbonists claim that they can by
this means close every GROCERY in the State making the
prohibition law efecual In cities where public sen
tmsut does sustain IT, This opinion again anirms the
coustitutiOnality oi the new prohibitory law.
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MINISTER AND DEACON CONE TO BLoWa
FIGHTING OVER A REvIvAL-TnE CHURCH SOCIETY
SHOCKED AND EXCITED.
far TELEGRAPH TO TIE TRIBUNE1

SHOCKED AND EXCITrD
far TELEGRAPH TO THE rRrBUSE1
TITUsvILLE, March 1.-The members and
society of the First Baptist Church greatly excited
over fight which occurred yesterday at the Buffalo.
New-York and Philadelphia Railroad station between
A. ~ Perrin the senior deacon, and the Rev. c. A. Bah
cock the pastor OF the church. Mr. Babcock became
pastor last December and unpleasant feeling has eI
listed ever since result the two came to blows
to-day. Mr. Perrin is chairman OF the pulpit commit
tee which decided to end series OF revival meetings
last week. contrary to the wishes OF Mr. BaDcoek ana
majority Of the members OF the church. Mr. Babcock In
his sunday mornine sermon said that he had known
of a case where q church elernally damned Tor
stopping the growth OF feeling IN church work. ana has
cortingly punished" These remarks Mr. Perrin TOOK
personally himself. Mr. Babcock has gone 70 me
home in Panama, " Y. In his absence the chtrcn
trustees will hold meeting consider the advssbility
of getting another pastor.
New-York tribune., 1885-03-18
HIS WIFE AND OHILD DROWNED.

The lighter John Chase, belonging to the
Pennsylvania Lighterage Company, and lying
1t Jsy-st, Brooklyn, sank at midnight lass
night On board of it were the captain Cnr.:'opS1r
Boyle age thirty-eight, his wiie xae' ar old old and
child two weeks old. The captain rss ,ns
9 cabin He broke open the door and dragged
ont his family. Mrs. Boyle and the youngef
thai she will probably die She taken TO the Cum
berland Street Hospital.
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SEEKING A PLACE FOR GEN. ROsECRANs
HIS FRIENDS WOULD HAVE HIM ARCHITECT OF ihf
CAPITOL-MR. CLARKs oFFfNCE.
fry TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE.

ChpI1OI-MR. CLAIM . prrF'>S''
fnY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE
WASHINGTON, March 17.-ln their search 1or
,pois the Democrats have lighted upon the office OF the
Architect Of the Capitol The place is one OF great re-
snonsibility and trust Since 1t first estaDished
about sixty years ago 1t has been held by perhaps ho'
more than four persons In sense has IL ever oceh
considered political place. The present monument
Edward Clark has been connected with the once ior
more than thirty -four From 1891 until looo' o
was the assistant OF his predecessor Mr. Walter ana
was upon the recommendation OF ths latter that MT
Clark, In 1865 was appointed architect week ago
the friends of General Rosecrans, who hasn't spent
happy hour since the bill putting General Grant upon
the retired list of the Army was passed by Congress- got
together ana decided that "Old Rosey" could recover
his sprts in no Office easily than that OF the arc
tect of the Capitol His presently appeared III tne
newspapers as funedged candidate for the place lie
hadn't the fantest idea of the work required OF hu
tect hut he was satisfied that II he could not draw
nlans and charts, at least he could draw MS pay, -
There are other candidates in the Held, ana lhe cai
psign I'm their interest has been carried on win uc
skill The most recent was the ming OF Peu.iV
i'm the Interior Department to-day signed by low uis
apponted stone-cuters praying for the uschatse VI
Architect Clark Mr.. Clark, 1t appears, has some ue
eided notions OF economy. He thinks that the oudg
~ the new improvements surrounding the Capitol
shonld be done at as reasonable rate as possible lie
bidder This displeases the stone cutters VINO want 10
BE employed by days work 1t is obvious what Una, I'M
plies and hence their petition for the reino'h Vi tho
architect.
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KICKED TO DEATH BY TEA MISTER.

CORY, Penn. March IL (Spec'dD.-frank
Gardner brakeman ON the Philadelphia and Erie Rail
road was killed last night at Kane, Pennsylvania. He
hecome engaged I'm an alteration with teamster at the
Buckta House. the latter kicking him In the temple
causing death an hoar later. The tcamster succeeded
in getting away and has not been caught Gardner was
peaceful young man, and lived at Erie. Penn
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AyALYzlyG A SUSPICIOUS FLUID.

PHILADELPHIA, March IL tSpectao.-Ihere 10
still excitement over Internal machine sent to MISS
Fy,ber the English nurse at Amshouse Professor
wonsey has anay the fluid In the bottles and found
the contents to be solution of asphalt in oil OF turpe
tine, being simply asphatum varnish or some similar
preparaton The mixture he AYERS contains no matter
or that itself is explosive the object OF tno
sender OF the package the mixture hrea wa
well adapted for that purpose, 1t being nnammapie ana
difficult TO cxtingush when gnited.
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eoREo TO DEATH By A BULL.

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio, March IL tSpecsdt.-
David Lynn, a farmer gored hast evening oys
hooded bu while he was in his The bull plunged
ono Of his horns through Lynns bowels and pinned MIN
IN a uanger His son found him IN an inssnslose
condition with the bull crushing hun 70 aeatn r an n 1
urahh.I a ptchfork and after hard battle win ne
hmii forced him retreat. Lynn, 10 SAID, VIII aie
from, his injuries.
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THE SITUATION IN TONQUIN.

PARIS, March 17.-General briere ae rislo
has blocsadcd Pakhoi Remnants of the Quangs' army
lingcr near Langchan. The Ynnnan army mas r''''"
in tho direction OF ThuyanQuan ,u ,,.,iate
lie Malia to-day reports thnt forInany ~ iieir
between France and China for the settlement oi 'n'"
dificultsa
New-York tribune., 1885-03-18
REMOVING CUSTOM OFFICERS.

CHICAGO, March II (SpeciaD. D.-George Is.
Swift special OF the Treasury attached To the
Chicago Custom House, and II. L. Swords, t. j. Coen L.
II Hough and John Moses, inspectors received brief
notes from Secretary Manning, yesterday, informing
them that their services would not be required after
Apru /.
New-York tribune., 1885-03-18
,,vnppco,uo A SECOND AMPUTATIoN.

Cry or Mexico, March II, via Galvcstoh'-
oaneral pacbcco Minister OF Public Works. had ono or
legs ampu,atsd in 1867 The operation was paaiy per
formed and It was deemed imperative that ne snoar ar
undergo another amputaton This was ~ c,t
formed yesterday. rhree inches mo'o VI '"' 10
New-York tribune., 1885-03-18
RAssALA AGAIN REPORTED FALLEN.

SUAKIM, March 17.-Native spies who nave
lust come in from the country report that messengers
have arrived in Osman Digna's camp with the news
that Kassala has fallen.
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THE sUEz CANAL COMMISSION.

LONDON, March 17.-England will submit two
proposals to the suez Canal Commission first, that the
canal be declared OF the second that IT shall
10 an absolutely neutral waterway.
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SNEAK THIEVES SENT TO JAIL.
NEw.HAyEN,. March II (SpeciaD.-Two
prooklyn ,ueak thieves. Frank Hatch and Richard
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THE RESIGNATION or COLONEL BoNyAFFoY.
PHILADELPHIA, March 17.-Military men are

interested the mysterious resignation OF Colonel g.
Bonnaifon from command of the Sd Regiment State
Militia General snowden commanding the brigade,
decines TO talk about the affair and Colonel Bonnahon
is equally reticent.
New-York tribune., 1885-03-18

PRESENTING CHURoH WITH 100000
PHILADELPHIA, March II (SpecidD. Mrs.
Powers has presented to Emanuel Reformed Episcopal
Church the deeds and insurance policies aggregating
Ssb OoO which her late husband Thomas H. Powers.
held against the church
New-York tribune., 1885-03-18
pH1LA DELpBfA's POOR WATER SUPPLY.

PHIL1 UELPHTI'b TOOH WdIbH
PHILADELPHIA, March II (SpeciaD.-Ihe
Board OF Trade at its meeting last night passed resoln
ton memcrializng tho Iegisaturoto allow tho Council
TO create loan Of u improve the city "s'er
supply.
New-York tribune., 1885-03-18

erov were sent 70 Jail to-day for stealing an Sa
from Harry Anderson the son OF tue n'i'n""'0
copist.
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AMUSEME N TS.

The season Of surnmcr opera ut Albaugh's Grand
Opera House continues TO be markedly successful
Last week Balfe's mclodous opera, "The bohemian
Girl" attracted very large audiences, and was most
admirably rendered. This week Ofenbach's most
rolllcking opera comiquc, ia Pcrichole," viii be
produced with the full strength OF the Baltimore
company. Miss JEANNE Winston Ia perfectly IRE
slstible as Piqudio, the street singer The cast In
cludcs Miss Ionlse Searle, MIR. Walter Allen, Mt
Maurice Hageman, MIR. Vincent Hogan, MIR. Arthur
Bell, Miss Annie Meyer, Miss Minnie De Rue. and
Miss Eva Ballou, and full chorus The opera Is
one of those crisp, sparkling productions, replee
bachs happiesi vein, aud Of that peculiarly exhla
rating character that makes II particularly appro-
pirate for the summer season. In the second act
Miss Winston WIN Introduce the celebrated French
has aroused the greatest enthusiasm among
Baltimore audiences. Miss Scarlc, as la Peri-
oho,e, has also made pronounced ny. and
The opera will he continued through the week, with
the usual Saturday matinee. The management OF
OF the Grand Opera House arc To be congratulated
upon one thlnR-8 liked determination TO Keep faith
with the public. At the opening OF the season only
a limited number OF seats were selected To be re-
served less than oneffth OF the sealing capacity OF
the theatre. Since then, Notwithstanding business
has Increased 10 point where three times that num-
Der OF reserved seats could he sold at every evening
performance, the management has steadily declined
to Increase the reserved space even when requested
to do no by mauy patrons Of the house. The result
IL large audiences, 10 dissatisfaction, and phe-
nomenay successful season. 1t always pays to
has been selected the charming comic OPERA" Bilce
Taylor" which will he produced by the home CON-
pany.
The date for the Mexican Orchestra at Ford's has
not been definitely settled, but will DO the early
part OF next month. They are now performing at
regular prices In New York, hut here popular prices
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whittier the Army Was bound.
IArksnsaw Trayeller.l

IArkansaw Traveler.l
"l es, had q conversation once with Gen. For
rest" said citizen OF Arkansas In reply to cues.
ton asked by friend. ~ had just Joined the army
and knew nothing OF the rigid fashions OF war. One
night, after we had travelled all day, we stopped In
the woods and were told that we would remain there
until morning. We were all wondering where we
were going. did not think 1t was right to keep us
In the dark, and made remark to that effect.
why don't you ask F0rTest?' some one re-
marked.
"'I Am not acquainted with him. replied.
"'That makes ID difference.
"'That HO?'
IS. Not a Bit. He would be glad to see you.
would ask him, but borrowed q couple OF dollari
from him the other day and a. have not been able
to repay him have been keeping out Of his way
~ found Forrest sitting under a.tree, on camp
stool closely drawn up To an imprOvlsed table.
- Good evening", said l.
he looked up, searched me with his peculiar
What do you want?'
80 My name Is Dick Anderson
80 All right
al belong to Your command. We have been
riding az DAY without knowing where we were 60
Ing 10 thought I'D come around aud ask you.'
on are very Kind said he
80 Not at ALL replied.
Now. Anderson, do not mind telling you con.
know IT,
".That's oil right, General, won't tell anybody.
"' No, SIR
You must not. You know, for the enemy might
get hold Of 1t. Lean here and let me whisper
u YOU leaned over and he whispered: We are
going TO HE'LL Well, sr, hurled away, and IN
pledge you my word and honor u by 10 O'Clock the
That WAS the only conversation ever had with Gen
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THE rREDERICKsBURG REGATTA.

FREDERICKSBURG, Va, June %, lss5.
The Virginia regatta to be held this year at
Fredericksburg gives promise OF being one of the
most successful ever rowed In the State. The
Elizabeths, OF Portsmouth: the Washington Rowing
Club, a lightweight crew from the Potomac Club,
several prominent scullers from Washington. the
Virginia Boat Club, the Norfolk Athletic Associa-
ton, the Cockade City, of Petersburg and the Old
Dominion, OF Alexandria, are among the clubs
entered. Messrs. Butler Malone, T. G. White and
Il. G. Daniel will in the for scullers from
Virginia. There will be five racessenior four-oared
shells, lightweight shells, two single scull races,
and a four-oared gig race. The course Ii one and
one-half miles straightaway, and all Of the races
will finish at the upper end of SCOTS Island giving
parties on the island magnificent view Of the last
and aIorllng n delightful retreat from the
heat OF the sun. 1t is but Justice 10
the RappahannOck Boat Club to say that the state
ment OF President Hnfiy, Of the Old Dominion Boat
Club, published in THE SUNDAY HERALD of the 2lst,
is incorrect in some particulars. The Rappahan-
mock Boat Club have never mad any card published
in regard to the action OF the Old Dominion Boat
Club and the club has discussed the action OF
the Alexandria club. Thecrew Of the Old Dominion
Boat Club will be received by the oicers and men,
bers OF the RappahannOck Boat Club and the citizens
OF fredericksburg with the same courtesy, cordially,
and Kindness that will be extended to other crews,
aud will have no cause TO regret their coming to Fred
ericksburg II Is great disappointment TO peo-
year. The Potomacs and Columbas are decided
favOrtes In Fredericksburg, and regatta here
thought, can he perfect success without them.
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mile before II caught. and after that she went
through as lively scene OF aquatic gymnastics as
ties on shore, who evidently didn't know what a
canoe could stand, took large yawl, and with dim
Guilty managed to get ont 10 where the circus was
going on. They doubtless felt somewhat Indignant At
meeting with courteous hut firm defamation OF as
sstancc from Mr.: Moore, and went back, leaving him,
~ they supposed, to certain destruction. After the
storm, however, Mr.. Moore went ashore and ex-
planned matters 10 their satisnction hut no expls-
nation could dsabuse their minds NJ the great won.
der they manifested at the seaworthy qualities OF
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Reduced II ates TO National Encampment, Via
PennsyIIanIa RaiIr0Ad.

The National SOldIers' Reunion and Encampment
Will be held In Paramount Park Philadelphia, from
June rs 10 July q, lss5. The event Will embrace
encampment Of representative organizations OF the
citizen sodiery OF the Union and attachments OF
troops from the various arms OF the United States
service. The command Will be In charge OF mill
tary committee composed OF the most eminent SOL
ders Of the land aud numbers Of prominent leaders
OF the late war Will be present as guests. The pro-
gTamIne embraces all the features OF actual camp
service. the most important Of which Ii series Of
competitive drills, IN which the crack military or
CARNATIONS OF the several States Will contend for
valuable prizes There Will also he parades, re-
Views, and other Interesting military manGuyTes
lhe Fourth OF July VIII be particularly interesting
DAY, and the ceremonies are expected 10 he Wit
Messed by the President and Cabinet and other dis
ungulahed people. The beauty of the camp ground
terest In the affair.
For Inc benefit OF those desiring TO attend the
pennsylvania Railroad VIII sell excursion tickets
from June &c 10 July q, good To return until July Z,
from all stations On lis system, 10 Philadelphia at
greatly reduced rates.
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uNI0N yRrERAN o0nrs. mLn GIAansA

ON the coming Fourth OF July the above ass0cIa-
ton Of Old veterans Will celebrate the day at the
Washington Scheuizen PARK, Seventh street road,
(Which may he reached by the Seventh or Ninth
street caTs,) in the way Of reuniDn eaplp-re and
family licuic. The sold Guard are noted for The
enjoyable entertainments they have given during
the past 1ye years. and taey intend this snail he no
exception 10 the rule prize Will he offered 10 the
military team making The best score, and The
crack teams Of the Washington Light Infantry,
the schenizen Assoclation, Union Veteran corps'
Old Guard, aud several other companies, are
talking OF entering. Donch's brass aud string or
cheslra are 10 furnish The music. Dancing, bowl
Ing, carousals, aud swings will form part Of tbs
ainuseinents Of the day. Entertainments Ia album
dance Will be on hand for all who desire them, and
Keep out AL improper characters. A grand display
OF hreworks during the evening Will close the exer-
cises Of the day.
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Fourth Of July Executions.

For the benefit OF those who would enjoy the great
national holiday In visiting friends making short
railroad Company Will Sell excursion tickets q
greatly reduced rates, on the Sd aud 4th Ut July,
good To return until the eth, between all stations on
~ lines, comprising the Pennsylvania railroad, the
Philadelphia, Wilmington aud Baltimore, baltimore
and Potomac, Alexandria and fredericksburg,
Atlantic RAIlrOald -
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NATIONAL RIFLES EXCLUSION.

The Rines will give the second OF their series OF
this season excursions 10 Marshall Hall wednes-
day evening next The steamer W. w. Corcoran
Will leave her wharf at $3.50 and return at II 40
O'Clock IN time 10 allow all 10 reach home In good
season. The Rides excursions are always greatly
enjoyed by their host Of friends They are unex-
cepdoLable In character, being entirely free from
Objectionable parties, and are generally paironzed
by the very best Of our social circles.
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A Fortune for !. ". oLaDlu, Of as,a.rd' Mass

MI. j. w. Chapin, dealer 10 teas, etc, Ia May
naFd Mass, came into the city 10 collect 200,
proyldenilally his property. Some weeks ago he
purchased from NJ. A. Dauphin, New orleans, La a
nenith OF ticket No. SOL 10 the drawing for May
IL, IN the Louisiana state Lottery. He received
from AdaIns Express Company VI 200.