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Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1885-12-05
The Dudes Successor.

Much has been said of the latest
Partisan dandies, the "mowers."
The faucheurs can not be said to be-
long to the category Of melancholy
young men. They do not laugh or
dance much, ii is true, nor are they
prone to indulge in conversation.
They go about the boulevards in cou
Piles, and sometimes in strings of
three, four, or five. They are French
editions of Oscar Wilde's school,
with something Of this eccentricity,
without his aesthetic spirit. Yet the
faucheur would be aesthetic if he
could. His clothes, never black, but
generally of a light tweed, marked
with bars or crosses, outline his fig
ure with anatomical exactness. He
wears boots with pointed toes and
fiat heels, aud i'll summer he has a
light straw hat with a considerable
amount Of brim. He carries his cane
with the heud downward, and handles
it alter the manner OF the reaper his
sickle --1rgonaut.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1885-12-05

The best blood purifier and system regulate
or ever placed within the reach Of suffering
humanity, truly is Electric Bitters. lnactiv-
ity of the Liver, Billiousness, Jaundice
Constipation, Weak Kidneys, or any disease
OF the urinary organs, or whoever requires
an appetizer. tonic or mild stimulant will
always find Electric Bitters the best and only
certain cure known. They act surely and
quickly every bottle guaranteed TO give en-
tire satisfaction or money refunded. Sold at
Efty cents bottle by g. G Williams 4 Bro
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1885-12-05
-MARTlMsBUR0 lhDEPEsDFNT ]
Saturday. Dec. 5, 1855.


"You Know that girl o. yours,
Miss-?" exclaimed dude to
well know young man in front of
a cigar store the other night, "well,
you betyourlife I've found her out"
The other fellow promptly knock.
ed the dude down and began to dust
off the furniture with HIM. After he
had finished up the operation he
stopped for breath and gasped.
"Now, you pink. livered calf-look-
over white washed" at the same
time handing him back his high col
lar which had been torn off in the
encounter, "now, speak up and tell
the crowd what you found out about
her, before / kick a hole in your
complexion big enough to cook in.0
81 didn't find out anything about
her. sobbed the dude as he pinned
up hole in hi. trowser. s'you
didn't understand me went to call
on her last night and found her out
mot at home, you know"
Then the young man apologized
and gave the dude a cigarette to eat
which pacifed him.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1885-12-05

When is wood hard TO split :?
When it is knot (not).
When does man have to keep his
word? When no one will take it.
Why is modern dentistry cheap !
Teeth are extracted without payin'
(pain).
w hen is horse q victim of the
Inquisitioni When he isfasteneA to
a rack
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1885-12-05

For cuts, bruises, sprains or strains,
burns. scalds, frost cites, chiblains, and
bites of poisonous insects, nothing
equals Salvation Oil. 1t annihilates
pain. Price 25 cents bottle.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1885-01-02
THE ALBERT SHOW.

An accident to the magical appa.
ratus used by Mr.. Albert, will neces-
state a change of date at Salisbury's
Opera House, in this city. The safe
with which he explains the moda,
obeyanM Of criminals in safe breaking,
fell through the stage carrying with il
most Of the fine apparatus used in
magical feats, causing a general crash
which it will take some days to rem.
edy. The company will however
positively appear here next Saturday
evening, Jan. 10th.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1885-01-02
NOTICE.

Sealed proposals for carrying on the
Poor Farm and House for the ensuing
year, commencing March 10Th, 1885, &C
cording to terms and specifications in the
hands Of A. B. Chapman, Of Owosso, will
be received up to the 10Th OF January,
1886. The Superintendent reserve the
right to reject any or all OF said bids.
Owosso. Dec. "a, 1884
A. B. CHIPMAN,
j. A. CHAPLIN,
CHARLES HOLMAN,
Sup'ts of Poor for Shiawassce Go.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1885-01-02
DJJFF 81 BANISTER

PSSpecia goods Best Crackers Excellent Extras Can
ned goods Very and Quality Sugar Cane Dp Extra Quality
Sunded excellent like IT. Souchong
Black, nd excellent like 1t.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1885-01-02
ATTENTION..

The Shiawassce County Sheep Breed
ers' and Wool Growers Association will
hold its annual meeting at vernon.
Wednesday, Jan. 21st, 1885, for the pur'
pose of electing officers, etc. A public
meeting will be held in the evening. g
programme of which will be published
hereafter BY order of committee.
w. M. Brown, Sec.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1885-01-02
L. B. 0UACKENBUSH WOMAN'S
RELIEF CORPS.

1t is most earnestly desired that all mem
bers of this organization be present at the
next meeting. Business important and of
interest to all will come before the meet
ing. 1t is hoped that all will make an ef,
fort to be present. Place Of meeting. Odd
Fellows hall, 2 o'clock p m, Thursday,
Ian. &. 1885. LUCY WILCOX, Sec.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1885-01-02
FOR SALE

At a low price to close out, my entire
yard Of Wyandotte, Langshan and Plym
outh Rock fowls. A big bargain for some
one. Also, a Jersey bull calf nine months
old-a double grandson of the $40, 600
imported bull, LeBrocqs Prizs; also. Pet
LeBrocq, two year Jersey heifer, due to
salve May LIST. A good chance to get fine
stock at moderate price. Enquire OF e.
o. Dewey, Owosso.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1885-01-02
FOR SALE.

Good farming lands adjacent to Railroad.
Title good. In townships of Abbey, Brady,
Chaplin, Brant and Fremont, Saginaw Co.;
Elba, Gratiot Co.. Fairfield, Shiawassee
Co.,; Midland and Gladwin Co. Choice OF
1000 acres. Terms of sale to suit purchas-
ers. Also two improved farms for sale on
long time. Enquire OF NJ. OsBURN,
Owosso.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1885-01-02
Probate Order.

Probate Oro0T.
STATE OF MICHIGAN,
COUNTY OF SHIAwAssRK.
AT a session of the Probate Court for the
County of Shiawassee holden at the Probate Once,
the City OF Corunna, on Wednesday, the 3Ist day
of December in the year one thousand eight
hundred and eighty-four.
PRESENT, A. A. Harper, Judge of Probate.
In the matter of the estate Of Ezra l.. Mason,
deceased On reading and filing the petition, duly
verified, of Ezra Mason, praying amongst other
things for the probate Of the instrument now
filed in this court purporting to be the last will
and testament of said deceased.
Thereupon IL is Ordered, that Monday, the 2oth
day of January next at ten o'clock In the fore
noon be assigned for the hearing of said petition,
and that the heirs at laS of said deceased, ana
all other persons interested In said estate, are
required to appear at session OF said Court then
TO be holden at the Probate Office in the City oil
Corunna in said county and show cause, II any
there be, why the prayer of the petitioner should
not be granted. TIT,
And Il is Further Ordered. that said petitioner
rive notice to the persons interested In said estate
of the pendency of said petition, ana
| the hearing thereof, by causing copy OF this
| order to be published in THR TIMES, newspaper
printed and circulated in said County OF Shiawassee
for three successive weeks previous to said day oil
| hearing. nr,
| ATRUE COPY Judge of Probate.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1885-01-02

For SALE CHEAP. One registered
and two grade Short Horn cows, one grade
Gnrnsey COW, grade Holstein calf, six
young pigs, two year old colt, two Cots.
void rams, a sewing machine and second
hand parlor stove. Enquire of
]. A. ARMSTRONG, Owosso.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1885-01-02

Mr.. Taylor sold at the ID. & M.
depot 1913 holiday excursion tickets.
II, at any time, the editor of THE
TIMES SO far forgets his manhood as
TO refuse TO print the name OF a COM
petitor in business among the Off
GERS elect O, a humanitarian society,
of which he is member, we hope
some one may kick us out OF town
with the least possible cerimony.
AT the semi annual election of Of
ficers in Owosso Council No. s Royal
Templars of Temperance held on
Wednesday evening the following
named mem lers were duly elected for
the ensuing term:
w. r. Dunnmg, 5 c.
A. M. Wiley. V. c.
f. l.. Brewer, K. and F. S.
Fl. w. Parker, /.
E. B. Dewey, {.
II. Fl. Daniels, H.
G M. Lewis, G..
Geo. w. Wren, S.
H. H. Daniels, Rep. to G. c.
On Thursday night the following
brothers were duly elected officers o.
Owosso Lodge, No. A, U. S. of |
for the ensuing year:
p. M. Rowell, M.
]. F. Mcknight, W.
| w. Bristol, {.
H. L. Lewis, Sec.
B. S. Retain, L.
Frank Thompson, MIR.
]. Comstock, 5.
E. S. Ingersoll, G.
c. Mccormick, Rep. to G.. l..
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1885-01-02
STRAYED OR STOLEN,

From my premises in Rush, Dec. 2S,
1884, a Scotch Collie dog, about 10 months
old. Black and tan, large for his age
answers to the name of Scott. A liberal
reward will be paid for his recovery.
A. DoUDs.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1885-01-02
-V
NOTICE.

NOTICE.
Notice Is hereby given that the annual
meeting of the Shiawassee Mutual Fire
Insurance Company for the election Of
officers and transaction of such other bust.
ness Is may come before the meeting, will
be held at the Court House, in the city OF
Corunna, on Tuesday the 9th day of Jan.
uary, 1885, at eleven o'clock q. m, sharp.
A petition from the residents Of the
township OF Hazleton will be presented at
the meeting asking the payment Of loss
by a steam thresher in said township,
which the Board have decided they had
no right to'allow.
A full attendance is requested.
Dated at Owosso this 30th day OF y:
cember. A. ID. 1884.
EZRA MASON, Sec.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1885-01-02
Mrs. II. d. Lewis, of Oberlin, Ohio,
is visiting at Alderman Lewis.

Mrs. VIM. Cough, of St. Louis,
was the guest of Mrs. Geo. M. Dewey
on New Years day.
The rain played sad havoc with
the track of the T., A. A. & N. rail
way on what is known as "the big
marsh," and the trains were delayed
for some hours on Wednesday and
Thursday.
Mr.. ]. A. French was called to
Greenbusb, Clinton Co., Monday by
telegram announcing the death of his
brother-in-law.
Communion service at the Congre-
gational church next Sunday morn
ing.
Prof. E. M. Plunkett, of Vernon,
has been in attendance at the State
Teachers Association this week.
I. w. Zimmerman was called to
Quincy on Friday to attend the fun
eral of his sister.
The Supervisors convene Monday.
HAS. d. Estes, !Ieditor Of the St.
Johns Independent, made us o fra
ternal call Tuesday afternoon.
Under the title Of GA new version
OF Bonnie Dundee" the c. & G..
Il. railway send out their compli-
ments. The words are composed to
set forth the merits of the route. 1t
is new and unique design.
See ]. l.. Hudson's ad. on first
page. His branch clothing store will
be opened in a few days at J. S.
Hoyt's old stand.
Bring your job work to The TIMES
Office. Good work done at satisfac-
tory prices.
The meeting of the State Teach
ers' Association at Lansing this week
was success in every way.
Mr.. George Vassiloff Popoff, ma
tive of Plevna, Bulgaria, the son OF
Greek priest and graduate of Olive,
College, Mich, will give an illustrat'
ed lecture on his native country
Bulgaria. at the union service at the
Baptist church, Sunday evening
Jany. a. Admission free. He j:
highly commended.
Hon. Josiah Turner was in the city
on Thursday, spending New Year.
with his family, and celebrating thu
goth anniversary of his marriage
THE TIMES wishes him many happ.
returns of this day.
Mr.. H. Wesener and daughter wer,
in Detroit on Monday.
Mr.. d. A. Barnum has been il
Detroit part of the week.
DIR. c. A. Osborn and wife spen
Sunday in Linden.
Mr.. VIM. Fletcher has several me
at work on the interior of his ne
house.
The Owosso polo club has bee
christened the T. M. M. club.
may be interpreted "Too man
mashes'-Detroit News. Or "To
much monkeying"-Owosso New
Or more likely "Thirsty married men
-Corunna Mail. Or more certainl
"The muddled men,"
The Rev. Mr.. Walton, of Marshal
the venerable, able and eloquer
Rector of the Episcopal Church
that fourishing city, officiated G
Sunday in Christ Church in this cit
having exchanged pulpits with Il
Rector, and preached two exceeding
interesting and instructive sermon
The annual meeting OF the Congr
gational society will be held in 4
chapel next Tuesday evening.
full attendance is desired.
There were sold at the MichIg
Central depot in this city 3S7 excr
sion tickets during the holidays.
Don't overlook the advertiseme
of the N. Y. Independent. 1t "
paw to look after the So dividends.
The way freight trains on {
Michigan Central were cancelled
New Years day.
A man better adapted to his pla'
- h. AsorhoVnA
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1885-01-02

sold 400 holiday tickets, making
total sale in Owosso Of II45. Mr..
Smith says he sold for the Michigan
Central $355 worth more tickets in
December 1884 than in December
1883.
Ellis A. VanGieson has been APP
pointed Under Sheriff. A good APP
pointment.
The Press says: can ignoramus
setting himself up as an oracle is
pretty sure to expose his ignorance
True, doctor, just look into the glass.
The water in the Shiawassee river
is unusually high for this season oil
the year.
A score or more of "the boys"
went to Chesaning TO a dance on
New Years night.
Railroad Commissioner Innes, OF
Grand Rapids, and by the way a
Railroad Commissioner of whom the
people have reason to be proud, took
his supper on Wednesday evening
with Mr.. Thomas at the Junction
house.
The public schools will open on
Monday. The attendance should be
large as the schools are good.
Ii you want all the news subscribe
for THE TIMES, only $I.oo a year,
cash in advance, to Shiawassee coun-
ty subscribers.
The return tickets are now good
for 80 days on the D., G. H. & M.
railway, but the price has been in
creased SO that tickets to Detroit and
return are $4.5s.
On Saturday about noon it began
to thaw and soon after to rain, and
rained most Of Saturday night, Sun
day and Sunday night, destroying
our beautiful sleighing, and blight
ing the hopes of the farmers who
were busy bringing pork, hay, grain
and wood to market.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. Hubbard and Mr..
and Mrs. Geo. Warren, of Benning-
ton, left on Monday for a visit with
relatives and friends in Orleans coun-
ty, New York.
Christ Church vas deliberately
decorated for the Christmas festivities
and the work was done IN truly ar
tistic manner. 1t was beautiful, and
we all appreciate the fact "that a
thing of beauty, is JOY forever"
Have we any "SuperAuous Women
in our city1 We can judge better
after we have heard Mrs. Livermore
Capt. A. j. Patterson was presented
on Christmas with a finemustache cuI
and an appropriate pair of cuff but
tons, by his fellow comrades of TIT
G.. A. X. Post.
The legislature will convene mex
Wednesday.
Deputies Sheriff VanHoten ant
Sager have presented ex.Sheriff Kels
with valuable gold pen.
The holiday trade in Owosso ne
gregated just about two thirds that 9
1883, but was very good as compare
with other places of the size of Owe:
so.
M. w. Willoughby has been visi
t ing his family at Ann ArbOr til
y week.
DR.. Mccormick, ]. ]. Davis an
J. John Thorn were the committee
count the seeds in the squash at Ii
Famous. The number was found
be AIS, and Mrs. Geo. Dibble havin
!, guessed the exact number receive
{ the first prize, $500 hanging lam
n the second prize, 5000 card r
n ceiver, went to J. Morrison; the thil
:, S2.oo pair of vases, to Miss Lii
e Miles; the fourth, the squash,
y Myrtle West.
$. On December a3, G. Hubbard
Son killed five Berkshire hogs, Il
). total live weight of which was a,o'
A pounds; dressed, 1873 pounds, sho
ing a shrinkage OF only 300 pound
The live weight OF the five hogs "
III - %. 30 xxo ooA. dead weio
National Republican., 1885-07-09
THE LAUREL LOVERS LUCK
His First wife Turns UP, and the Lat
est Bride to Sue for a Divorce.

His First Wife Turns Up, and the Lat
est Bride to Sue for Divorce.
The pleasant village of Laurel, Md, not
much accustomed to receiving strangers,
yet was honored by visit lately from
Nirginian, a certain, or, as It proved, uncer-
tain, William b. Brooks. Everybody pro-
nouncod him handsome young man, age
26, eyes large and blue, hair and mustache
brown and curly. lie introduced himself
as captain Of the schooner William Ander-
son, devoted to the oyster business. Also,
he introduced himself as a lover to Miss
Mollie Dennison, age Is, beauty remarkable;
won her heart, and welded her. Laurel,
hitherto reposeful, became excited. The
captain was the finest looking man ever
seen In that region His courteous and
pleasing ways were absolutely charming.
Who could help loving him? Surely, no
village maiden.
new excitement, which overpowered the
first. Burglars were about. Scarcely n
house In the place escaped depredatlons
Similar alarm, too, pcrvaded the vicinity
Among the unfortunates was Mr.. Dennlson,
uncle OF the bride, wealthy farmer of
Prince George county. lie lost in money
5000. Hoping to recover his treasure, and
also to prove benefactor to the country
around by arresting the career Of villain,
the old gentleman hastened to this city
notified the police, and obtained the aid of
detectives. An examination of the room
from which the money had been stolen dis
covered photograph of Brooks, which was
also recognized as that of Wm Harrison,
horse thief and swindler, who had escaped
from officers conducting him to prison in
Upper Marlboro in September last. Evil
Of hfu fftfN ipa lon, In
National Republican., 1885-07-09
MINOR LOCAL EVENTS.
The Smaller Happenings OF n Day in
and About the City.
Go 10 The ball game to-day ut l.3l

Go to the ball game to.dayat 1880.
J. H. Newman has been appointed IN in.
spector of Macadam pavcmcnts at the rate Of
SO per diem.
John V. Mattcrn, in his answer to his wlfc's
bill for divorce, denies the charges Of his cruel
treatment or that he has been guilty of adul.
terry.
G. Hughes complains of the contractor im.
proving Sixth street scattering dirt and stones
about his promises and creating nuisance
thereby,
Thomas +. Gcdds, No. 935 Rhode Island ave
nue., reports that on the ID instnut there was
stolen from the park railing In front of his
house an iron gate, valued at S2.25
o. D. Barrett has sent to the District commits.
sioners copy of an assignment of Samuel
strong TO Hon Benjamin +. Butler Of the sum
of 6,lGil9 OF his claim against the District Of
Columbia.
James Hawkins, colored, owns u dog that
killed some ducks belonging to Joseph Wood
colorcd Wood had Hawkins arrested, aud
yesterday Judge Smell fined Hawkins S. for
having vicious dog.
Detective Edelin, and OfIlcer Allen yesterday
arrested Edward Rocket and Dennis o Nelll
for breaking into the store of Milo Sweeny.
Capitol Hill, on the night of the ith and steal.
ing 500 cigars and some beer.
In the police court yesterday John Speddcn
was charged with assaulting Mary Kane, and
was fined $40 OF, thirty days IN jail. Molly
Kane was charged with robbing Joseph Saddler
Of $50, but the case was dismissed.
Richard Oulahan, jr., T. +. Bailey, and Il. A.
Davis, high school boys have started on foot
from East Washington for the Luray caves, by
way of llarper's Ferry. They will make easy
marches, and havcnll the equipments for their
trip.
The mortality for the week ending the lth
instant was III. Ofthis number So were white
and Gl were colOred. Births: % white males
and - white females, II cOlored males and IL
cOlorcd females. Marriages: IL white and .
colorCd.
The Our Friends Pleasure Club, at its semi.
annual election of officers choose the follow.
ing: President, w. II. Irwin; vice president,
j. w. Wclch; recording secretary, II. +. IIarvey
corresponding secretary, J. S. Minitor; treas
urer,. X. L. Cozzlns; sergeant.at-orms W, T.
| Dewdncy.
National Republican., 1885-07-09
THE COURT RECo RID.
Business Transacted by the District
Judiciary Yesterday,


Judiciary Yesterday.
Court IN General Ttrm-Jus'ices HdgHcr James,
and Mcrrick. VS.. Latnoy; opinion by
Justice James. Decree below affirmed. Wash.
ington Market Company VS.. Beckley, admin.
istrator of Jones; exception to account of ad.
ministrator allowing claim OF the company for
eighty odd dollars. Ourand VS.. Olmstead;
opinion by Justice Merrick dismissing bill of
interpleader, and affirming decree OF the court
below to that extent with costs. Quill VS. Wolf
ct al; bill to vacate decree as fraudulent;
opinion by Justice Merrick reversing decree
below which vacated the deed. Digglns vs.
Doherty; opinion by Justice James, reversing
decree below conveyance set aside, aud plain.
till given costs. Keyser VS.. Hitz ct al; eXccp
tions TO auditors report In distribution of funds
by Kcyser ms receiver; opinion by Justice Mer-
rick renanding the case to the auditor for the
purpose of allowing the holder of the deed of
trust TO receive the rents and profits from the
property which have occurred since the re-
ccivcr was appointed by the court, less the
taxes and arrears which arc to bo paid. Ad
journcd to Monday next.
Circuit COun-,Iustice COr.-Seligson VS.. Con-
nell; judgment by default. Fisher vs.. Mat
thews, Weber VS.. Barber, Barbour VS.. Porter,
Mcdonald VS.. Gibson, Cleveland IL Co. VS.. lily.
att; same action. Schafer VS.. Cate; fiat on sci.
tn. Williams administrator, vs. BOgaley; ver-
dict for defendant. Smith VS. Dick; Judgment
by default. Eldridge VS.. Bruce leave to amend
declaration ana order of publication. CaSsell
VS.. Bid; Jury respited McLindcn, admins.
traitor, vs. Scnres heirs; fiat on sci. fa. Assign.
ment for to.day-No. 3iS; appeals. Nos. i3 and
Al.
Eouttv CoHt--Justice Hdoper.- .-ImooendorG
VS.. llitZ ct al; pro confessO rs to defendants.
Babe VS.. Kibble ct al; pro confessor as to Ger.
tain defendants and bill dismissed aS to GER
tain defendants Mcclure VS.. Starr; auditors
report confirmed. Boyer VS.. Boyer; pro con.
iesSo and reference to Examiner John b.
Clarke TO take testimony. Brosnan VS.. Bros
nan; payment of counsel fees and
costs ordered. Bettes VS.. Carrico;
employment of new counsel ordered.
Taylor VS.. Taylor; appearance of absent de-
iendant ordered. Boughton VS.. Charter Oak
Insurance Company; amendment of bill al.
lowed. Peck VS.. Peck; dismissal of bill or
dercd. Gilbery VS.. Gilbery; appearance of alb.
sent defendant ordered Campbell VS.. Camp
bell; testimony ordered taken before Examiner
John W. Cruikshank. Assignment for to-day
Nos. o, ~, 10, II, 49, II, 49, 20, 81, and o.
Criminal Court-JuStice lMdcArthur.-Iiiram e
Dempster, receiving stolen property; a nolle
pros. entered. Thomas Madden; assault with
intent 10 kill; same action. Henry Gray, re-
ceiving stolen property; same action George
Hough. murder; same action. Thomas Patton,
permitting gaming table to be set up; same
action. William Keys, hOusebreaking; same
action. Paul Hoffman, larceny; same action.
Herman Bruggcman. larceny; same action.
r. Butler. Malone, assault with intent to kill;
motion to Quash Oycrrucd,
National Republican., 1885-07-09
BERKELEY is pure.
The Faulty workhouse building,

Mai. Lydeckcr and Building Inspector En-
twislc will pay an official visit to the work
house to-day to investigate the character of
the work upon the new female workhouse. 1t
Is thought that nearly 10000 bricks, comprs.
ing the first story, If not the whole structure,
will have To be taken down. An examination
showed that the Joints had bulged out as If
done by frost, and the mortar was so bad as
to be easily cut out with penknife. The coa-
tractor Will be required to relay the bricks at
his own expense, and he will lose probably
sl,5OO or $1,000 by his negligence. VIM. b.
Webb, the attorney for C. Thomas, the CON
tractor, was at the District building yesterday
Tor the purpose of making argument In behalf
of his client, but he was not successful in get.
ting hearing from the commissioners.