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The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1885-12-23

Pearl Masonic Lodge, No %, at its
meeting last Monday night, elected the
following officers for the ensuing year:
VIM. b. Taylor, Worshipful Master; J. B.
Gadwallader, Senior Warden, A. q. lewis.
junior Warden H. NJ Taylor, Treasurer;
mas l.. CASTOR, Secretary; j. NJ. Cain,
lyler. A committee was appointed to
make tie usual arrangements forthe meet
ing OF Grand Bodies here in February.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1885-12-23

From Dec. 3, 1851
EAsrwARD-i-eaves Nstchez daily at 300 D. M,
arriving n Jackson at 800; connects at Har-
risfGn Tor Nicksburg and Memphis
ly FsrwARD-Leayes Jackson daily at 700 a. M
arrives al %atchez II rs a. III. Connects at
HARRISON for New Orleans
TREIGHr TRAIS--daiiy, sunday excepted. Leaves
Jackson 5 100 a. ID. arrives from Natehez al
900 %.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1885-12-23

Capt. w. w. Stone, who will preside
over the Auditors Office for the next four
Years, has removed his family to Jackson
They reside on North street, nearly
opposite Hamilton Park. Ia behalf OF our
entire community, We tender them a
hearty welcome to the Capital City. Capt.
stone is a most agreeable gentleman,
socially, and all who may have official
business wsth him will find him prompt,
courteous and obliging.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1885-12-23

WHEN you come to JACKSON, MISS, 90 to
KALAR's for Meals and Lodging. The only second
class house in town, Just north OF City Hall F.
ALAR, Proprietor. [july22, S5-6m.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1885-12-23

Quite a number Of the members of the
Mississippi Conference were in town yes.
terday en- route for their homes. They had
a delightful meeting at Meridian.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1885-12-23

Miss Genevieve Gray, Of Shreveport,
spent yesterday and to-day in the city with
Miss Power.
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vIcKsBURG AND MERIDIAN R r

Nail-Teayes for Vicksburg i0.5O a. m
Leaves for Meridian, 2:4O D. m
A ofommodati0n-Leave for Vieksburg 700 a m
Avs from Nieksburg, 10 100 H. M
with trough Sleeper for n o.
Local Freight-Leaves for Vicksburg :35 a. M
Leaves for Meridian, II 70 a. m
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1885-12-23

1t takes thirty persons to attend to the
customers Of Stedman & Co. The force
Includes ten young ladies. That's bust
ness
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1885-12-23

MIR. Victor Montgomery, formerly of
Jackson, now OF Edwards, is to be married
% the Both, to Miss Nellie Baum Hanes,
of Nicksburg.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1885-12-23

jackson Royal Arch Chapter No. 6,
viii elect officers next Monday night. A
iulI attendance desired.
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Official Bonds.

LADIES CoLLARs-We have received a grea
quantity, and nicely selected from the cheapest up
at LAz. kAHN'S.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1885-12-23

Mr.. VIII Foster, one of Louisiana's
most cultured young representatives., paid
70 brief visit to our city, on Monday.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1885-12-23

Miss Matte Dunlavy, of Jackson, and
Mr. J.. |. Cocks, of Memphis, were married
ot Pickens Station, December ID, 1885
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1885-12-23

The Nicksburg CHI. refers to Jackson
a- village The editor certainly has
not been out here of late.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1885-12-23

Messrs. Farrar Bailey and Joe Robin
SON are at home for the holidays, from
~eWauee.
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YAZoo BRANCH

SO. 12-North--leaves TOO q. m
No. 1f-Houth-arrives 7:i5 p. m
Except sundays.g
J.. F. MONTGOMERY, Ticket Agent.
j ~. COLEMAN. A. g.. +. A.
j. NJ TURNER, Div. supt.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1885-12-23

CHEW the celebrated "AaKANsAs TRAY
ELER" Tobacco. For sale by all wholesale
dealers
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1885-12-23

WE expect our Ladies' Circulars and New NJ az
kets to get here in a few days. LAz. KAHN.
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MOBILE AND OHIO R. R.
NATCHEz, JACKSON COLUMBUS R. R.

Sarth bound trains leave Meridian at :45 and 7
g rs., and south bound trains arrive at 90 a. m
sud ID 80 D.
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ILLINOIS CENTRAL R.rrpo.n

--(sehed"ie taking effect Nov. p, 1ss5.}--
NORTH BOUND
No. 2-ENpress-arrives 500 y. IN.
leaves $40 p. IN.
No. 4-Mail-arriyes IL AZ a. M
leaves r. $50 a. m
SOUTH BOUND
Ne l--ENpress-a 2 -53 d. M
leaves 2:I2 p. m
No 3-Mail-arrives :4s a. m
leaves AS a. M
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1885-12-23

/ have lust received and offer at very
low price so bbls. choice Ben Davis apples.
These apples are pen feetly sound and are
ia extra large barrels. A. NIRDEN,
Of Jackson
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1885-12-23

-Mikado at the Opera House, Monday
December 28th.
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

"ANTED.-Agents in every County, for
W Insurance, Pateats and Books Bic PAY.
Address j. NJ d. MILLER, Iuka, Miss, General
Agent
dee. q, s5-4ta
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1885-12-23

Shriner's Indian Vermifuge is perfectly
safe and easily administered 1t is cheap
and will give satisfaction. Try it. For
sale at Byron Lemly's drugslores, Jackson,
Miss
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For Rent.

a GOOD CHANCE FOR A MAN WANTING
"A small Farm; 4 miles west of jackson; 40
acres OF land; situated near a school and church,
and flag station the V. and ~ Railroad and
Clinton road. Price $4,000. Call at Store, Clin-
ton Road, or address FRED, LYNCH,
dec23, S5-4t" Jackson, Miss
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WANTED.
NOTICE

A COMPETENT QUARTETTE OF SINGERS
N either White or GoIored. Apply at the In
DIAN MEDICINE CAMP, jackson, Miss
dee.23, SILT.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1885-12-23

Quite large party of distinguished
Iowans, who have been visiting the Expo
sition, bave returned home we'll pleased
with their trip. They took supper at the
Edwards House last Saturday night. There
were about thirty in the party, including
six ladies. They had no opportunity OF
getting dinner during the day, and they
were therefore prepared to do full Justice
to the splendid meal DIR. Peoples had pre-
pared for them. Among the party we
were pleased to find our old friend Theo.
>. Paryin, Masonic Grand Secretary OF
Iowa, who introduced us to Senators Logan,
Duncan, Bloom, Bdggs, and a number of
press gentlemen. The party were under
charge OF Col F. NJ. Clarke, Special Com
missioner-General of the Exposition.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1885-12-23

4 BEAUTIFUL SUBURBAN RESIDENCE
- with l6S acres attached mile from the City
that / will exchange for well located city resi-
denee- Refer to Coz. POWER
fdec. fb, 'S5-2w.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1885-12-23

vlsrr LAz. KAnx-Great Bargains in Clothing
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SHORT g

rs VERY GOOD HAND TO HOLD To IN
L the race of life. This valuable Art is in
the reach of all. Book -osgoodbys Method, s1.5o.
Book and thorough instructions by mail, covering
the entire course, Sc. 90. Send for circular.
q. T. H0WERTON, Southern Agent,
dec23, 'S5-3mfs. Guntown, Miss.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1885-12-23

EDIroR CLARION: 4 great deal has been
said in regard to the Offices TO be hlled by
our next Legislature And in my opinion
but little has been said in regard 70 the
most important one for them TO consider
that Of the Superintendent Of the State
Penitentiary- This il an Office that should
be well guarded, and while we have had a
good Superintendent, Mr.. INCLUSION, yet
We don't believe more competent, and
worthy man can be found in the State,
than the man whose name appears at the
head Of this notice The Hon David
johnson has long been before the public,
and his reputation is well known. Sober,
sturdy. faithful and honest. No man made
truer soldier In the late war he is yet
suffering from wounds received on more
than one battle field. No political contest
has been made for the last quarter of Gen.
tary that he has not thrown himself in
front Of the battle and defended the Demo
cratic party. He is now getting old, with
family 10 support, and the emoluments
OF this Office would help him IN time OF
need We believe the Legislature would
do good thing for the country and for him
to elect him, and we believe they will do
1t. NORTH EAST MIssIssIPPIAS
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Enr AIGerhrIarI

"a authorized to announce A. N1RpES. JR.,
w candidate for Alderman, Nerth Ward.
"a are authorized 70 announce F. WATKINS as
W d candidate for reelection to the office Of Al
herman. North Ward.
a are authorized to announce W. q BowD a.
w candidate for election to the Office Of Alder
man. south Ward.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1885-12-23

rI1HE FIRM OF HAMILTON, HOSKINS * co,
1 Lessess Of the Mississippi Pententiary, is this
day dissolved by mutual consent.
JONES ;. HAMILTON.
JAMES A H0SkINS.
Daoaraher % 1Ss5-9t
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1885-12-23

Asparagus, Succotash, Peas, Windham
Corn, Cold Packed Tomatoes, Okra and
Tomatoes.
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-HYME MA L..

One of the most brilliant social events that has
occurred in State this season was the marriage
of Hon. JNo Nice. MARTIN and Miss MALLlE
MYLEs, both of Port Gibson, in the Presbyterian
church in that place at clock, NJ, on Dec 18TH
1855, Rev. Noel Logan, rector of the Episcopal
church, performing the ceremony, which closed
with prayer by Rev. Mr.. Planek.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1885-12-23
FISH !!

French and American Sardines, Shrimp,
Deviled Crabs and Shells, HOLSTERS;
Roast Beef; Deviled Ham; Mackerel
in barrels, halves, quarters, Kits, 5 and
l pound cans.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1885-12-23

Nav SHADES on spring rollers complete
from 75o up EYRscH 4 Co
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ATTENDANTS.


Mr.. Wat. Magruder Miss Ruth B. Shreve Mr.
5. ). Patterson Miss Sallie Willsams; Mr.. 5. r.
Bertron, Miss Cannie Harding; DIR. r. C. Myles,
Miss Mary Britton.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1885-12-23

1t has rarely been the good fortune of
Jacksonians to witness N their own town
so finished piece of acting, as that OF
Fred Warde and his company in Damon
and Pythias last Thursday night. Mr..
Warde is emphatically a great tragedian
and plays to the best advantage in all the
different phases of character that Damon
must exhibit and possess. He was admir-
ably supported. Mr.. Aveling, as Pythias,
was very fine indeed and took the feminine
hearts by storm. Miss Willette, as
Calanthe, was as lovely in her statuesque
beauty, as a young Greek Goddess, and
acted nobly the part of Pythias' betrothed,
while Miss Manypenny as Hermion close
ly contested the honors with her. The
audience, though not as large as it should
have been, was appreciative in the highest
degree, and when Mr.. Warde comes to
jackson again, We predict for him house
in which there will not be Standing room.
The people of the city owe much to the
Lesees for the rare treat afforded them,
wien Warde was brought here.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1885-12-23

What do ron get with it, "a chance 10 get a
SINGER SEWING MACHINE, valued at Sssn
can OF Gem Sewing Machine Baking PowderFanIy
80 ccnts-is entitled to a chance at the Sewing
We also carry in Stock the finest brands of F1our
BEST sugar-Housc Molasses, Canned Fruits of ali
kinds Finest Favored CofIees, Potatoes, Apples.
Dressings, Canned Fish, and Corned Reef saIr,,aa
Ia Brine, Herring and MackereI, and MANY other
articles too numerous 10 mention
I'VE give special attention to Family Orders
and s Deliver Goods to City Purchasers, FREE OF
CHARGE. $500 -
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1885-12-23

The marriage boom still continues.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1885-12-23

"ARKAEsAw TRAVELLER is still on the
go, as merchants sell it and people buy it.
II will do to smoke and chew, and is a great
favorite with those who use ..the weed y
because of its uniform soundness and care
fal manufacture. 1t is manufactured by
Winfree, Adams & Lloyd, of Lychburg.
where other grades and brands can be pur-
chased by the wholesale, from this large
and enterprising house.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1885-12-23

JERSEY JACKETS at LAz. KAHN
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1885-12-23
Staple and Fancy Groceries !

and the prices that we now offer on same.
Remember that We only carry First
Glass Goods, and every article is sold
under full guarantee. All goods pur-
chased of us are delivered FREE OF
CHARGE to all parts of the City.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1885-12-23

Messrs. B. B. Myies, Jno. Parkinson, D. Geo
Humphreys, A. X, Burnett, +. II. Anderson.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1885-12-23
LOCAL AND OTHER NOTES.

Merry Xmas
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AGENTS WANTED L u 81 sTss = sa eSsaig.
ton
Memoirs Of Gen. U. \. Grant,
Written BY Himself.
For terms and Terrifsrv address

For terms and Territory. address
N ID, McD0N AID & co.
dec I6, S5-2m. NEW ORLEANS, La
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e. GOLDMAN & co..
Staple and Fancy Groceries,
CIGARS. TOBACCO & LIQUORS,
JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI
Gem Sewing Machine Baking Powder

TUE LONGER WE LIVE, THE MORE WE
L FIND OFT " hat have we found out2 THAT
the best brand Of Baking Powder on the market is
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1885-12-23

DON'T forget Lac. Kahn, if you want to buy
Clothing, We win make it interesting to you if you
call on us. Lac. KAHN.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1885-12-23
SUGARS =.

Bluing, Starch, and Washboards
KRIS, Sayon, Imperial, and
White Russian Soapsl
A full line CORVALLIS Soap!
And the Washerwoman' s Friend!
P and G. Family Soap, the Cheapest
and best Soap on the market
We have just received 100 boxes, and
are prepared TO offer it lower than il
has ever been sold in this Market
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1885-12-23

FIRE-ClAy CHIMNEYs, Sewer-pipe and
Fire Brick at SIDwAY's.
Dec. 16-3t
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1885-12-23

THE for putting Corona has, gain
Get il from GEO. S. GREEN & Co.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1885-12-23
OR ACK ERS.

Consisting in part of Snow Flake-in
LIB cartoons; Graham; Cracknel; assor-
ted Cakes and Jumbles; Macaroons;
Excelsior Oyster; Pretzels Boss Poney
Cakes; Ginger Snaps; Cakes; Stage
Planks; Soda; X aud \ \ X; Lemon;
Cream.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1885-12-23

We have just received large invoice
of Dozier, Weyl & Cos celebrated
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-31
A Celebrated Witness.

Miss Becky Jones. the obstinate little
old maid who was sent TO Ludlow street
Jail. New York. because she refused to
answer a question in a celebrated VIII
case that Is being tried before surrogate
Rollins. is becoming quite famous char
acter in New York. she has been In jail
thirty-six weeks. and she is no more dis
posed TO answer the question now than
She was the dav that she was sent to
prison. She is a lively, busy little body,
and appears to be perfectly happy in her
prison quarters. Although apparently
contented with her position she is evil
dertly meditating a fearful revenge on
society for depriving her of liberty
through its legal machinery. She is
writing her memoirs, which date from
somewhere near the beginning of the pre-
sent century; and which she proposes to
publish as soon as she has
finished them. When the lawyer who
is responsible for Ber imprisonment
learns of her plot for revenge he may con-
clude TO release her. She says that She
will stay in prison the rest OF her life be-
fore she viii he beaten by a lawyer, aud
she can be depended upon to carry out
her threat. II it were not for the report
ers it is probable that Miss Jones would
be forgotten. The Surrogate cannot re-
lease her except on the motion Of the
lawyer who has charge OF the case in
which Miss Jones was called as a Wit
ness. and if the lawyer should die or
move 10 the West the obstinate woman
might. in fact, pass the rest of her life in
prison. The case might be terminated,
but no one might think OF asking for the
release OF Becky Jones. However, the
little woman doesn't appear TO be in the
least alarmed. She is about as happy in
her prison cell perhaps as if she were at
liberty to 20 where she pleased.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-31
Collars and tufts.
MtR0trimal.
THE MAN AND THE MONKEY.

''What ails you?" asked the man; 81 see you
are a sufferer, and can scarcely get along"
'Oh, you see,' replied the monkey, my
mudder, she had what you call scrofula, very
much scrofula; my farder, he had heap sores,
some big, some little sores, lorg time. They
both took much medicine and died; the sores
was all they left me-"
Yes, yes" replied the man. Il see how it
is. Your mother inherited her disease, scrofu-
la, and your father caught his on the wing,
and YOU inherited or was born with both Gem
plants. But why pine away and die when
YOU can be cured?"
81 been done used over sixty bottles one drug
store medicine, and it no good. Money an
gone and sore here yet. Some doctors charge
heap money, but no good"
"But my friend" said the man, ''you got
hold of the wrong medicine. Go to the drug
store and get one bottle of b. B. B., and before
using all of it you viii feel better. 1t is quick
cure 1t Will cure all sorts of sores, Scrofula.
Blood Poison caught on the wing. Itching
Humors, Catarrh, Blood and Skin diseases,
and Kidney Troubles"
II be so thankful for your kindness, and
will go get b. b. b. to-day" replied the
monkey.
For sale by OSCEOLA BUTLER. Druggist.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-31
BRIGHT BITS.

THE iceman may not be much of a skater
but he is able to make fancy figures on ice
Boston Post.
THE Plains" have almost disappeared from
the great West. The railroad EXPLAINS it,
Terds SJtiHgs.
THE marrige fee paid the priests in Moham-
medaa countries Is known as Allah money
Pjfts6urg Chroujcle.
THE icenen are looking happy again, and
the ice bills VIII he as large as ever next sum
mer. It's warm day when the lcemen are
left.-B0StoR Times.
A ST. LOUIS MAN was captured by brigands
They cut of one of his ears and let HIM 90
This shows that even brigands have some taste
for curiosites.- Burljngton Free Press.
No chance for the poor. Politician-'An
phawt do YOU ask fur rode IN yer yauei
kerr1dge." Drlver-"Twenty- five cents
Observation-Disclosures cints! An is that
all wan saves by walkin'? Begorra! the
cOunthry's goin' to the dogs, shure "-LVe.
AN iceman in the asst cold snap remark ed
to his wife: THE season will begin soon. We
shall have an abundant harvest. There Is
considerable old ice on hand. What shall we
do with lt:' His wife thought awhile
John. why not give it TO the poor? They had
no ice in the summer. Let us be generous
-Chtc0gO sun.
GREEK meets 'Grcek: Plunber-"WeH
! stopped that leak up at your house
Coal merchant-"All right What's your
Bill. ElunDeI-OH. i IL icG YOU Ol lSut'
Cali it 1914" Coal meTchaat-''Nery well.
sent that ton of coal up to your house this az
ternOoR. Give me 81 and we'll call 1t square
! don't want to be hard on yOu.-Chjcdgc
NeiCs.
MY husband Is a brute" declared Nine. Y
to an intimate friend the other day. "Why.
my dear what is the matter:' He found
fault with q little vIvacity Of mine yesterday
and threw a candlesuck at his head; then
what do you suppose re did:' Il don know"
"Whv, he stood before the mirror 50 that
couldn't throw the other The brute
L'ECeneWeut.
ICEM AN-''NO. my dear, we can't 90 to Eu-
rope next summer as we intended" Loving
WIfe-"W ell, no matter; | dreaded the sea
voyage anyhow. and Saratoga VIII do as well.
By the way. that diamond necklace Won
promised me-" Don't speak of it. cant
buy it; we can't 20 TO Saratoga or anywhere
else, and we must leave this house and get a
cheaper CnC.n MERCY on me! Has the ice
crop failed?" mo: that's Just the trouble. II
hasn't failed. -PhladelDhia cal.
ANATOMICAL PUNs.-
A miss, hair wrist toe cratic quite,
sat by lit-elbow
Hand thought as later grew the night,
''Hc nose eye wish he'd 60"
But me chest tongue his head and side,
why arm like this lamp"
"Oh you're so light" thumb miss replied
Unto the fun-knee scamp.
.'No. I'm thigh flame that gives dc light"
The bone ncCks- claimed with glee,
And laughed tooth think he was 50 bright.
Don't waist your wit on me,
'.Or you'll leg-explOie," check cOldly said,
''Butear comes pa-nO doubt
Heel take YOU forehead dreadful lamp
And quickly put you out"
n. c. Dodge IN Chicago Sun.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-01-31
BRAVERY OF TWO YOUNG GIRLS
How They Repulsed a Gang of Burg
lars Until Friends Came to the Rescue.

How They Repulsed a Gang of Burg
lars Until Friends Came to the Rescue.
ERIE, PA, Jan. 2S.-Two young ladies,
the Misses Idalie and Jeanne Guthrie,
living a few miles east Of Erie, last week
had thrilling experience with band of
masked burglars. The sisters had been
left in charge Of their home, their parents,
Mr., and Mrs. Elisha Guthrie, having been
deceived to Jamestown, n. Y, by a spu-
rious dispatch. and soon after dark four
masked men knocked at the door and de-
manded admittance. The house being
strong and well secured owing to its
lonely situation, the girls resolved to
stand the siege. They barricaded the doors
and windows with furniture, precaution
almost unnecessary owing to the strength
of the locks. bolts, and bars with
which the lower part OF the house
was secured. The burglars tried every
horrible threat that suggested itself TO
induce the young ladies to surrender,
but the heroic girls held out resOlutely.
The men commenced to file away the sta
ples or bars of a lower window, which
had the effect Of greatly terrifying though
not of subduing the fair defenders. Their
younger brother, Henry, was absent at
the home of a schOOlmate named higgins,
between whose house and the Guthrie
home was telegraphic connection, the two
bows having fixed the wires and batteries
for the purpose of studying telegraphy.
Miss Jeanne, who had also acquired a
knowledge of telegraphy, rushed to her
brothers room and frantically called him
up, in the hope OF transmitting intelli-
gence of their danger and obtaining help
from tie Higgins folks. But to their dis
may there was no response to their calls,
and it was evident that Henry had left
and was on his way home, which
was the case, his friend accOmpa-
nying him part Of the way. In the
meantime, the burglars had succeeded in
partially cutting away the fastenings, and
the girls began to lose all hope. In the
distance they could see the light of their
Young brothers. lantern as he came across
the fields, a circumstance that intensified
their terror, believing the Williams would
Kill him. In their telegraph studies they
had practIced signaling or conversing
in MANY ways with flags and lights.
With a small magic lantern light, placed
in an upper window, they succeeded in
attracting Henry's attention and in max
ing known their peril. The boy fastened
back for help and two of the rut1ans were
captured, one of whom has confessed that
the scheme to rob the house was planned
by the nephew of Mr.. and Mrs. Guthrie,
one Ed Camper, who had manufactured
the decoy telegram.