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The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1885-01-08

Reports that the East Tennessee,
Virginia and Georgia Road is about
to pass into the hands of Gould or
Vanderbilt are revived. Unless thus
rescued, crash is said to be newt
able. When Mr.. GEORGE |. Seney re-
signed from the Directory there was
probably an invitation to stand from
under. If the road should go into the
hands of receiver, lively times may
be expected all around.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1885-01-08

There are $4,000 widows in India
from three to five years of age who
will never again be married. In that
country as soon as a child is born a
match is made by the parents. 1.-THE
boy dies the girl becomes "a widow,
and must wear mourning for her
intended as long as she lives.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1885-01-08

Sergt. Bates, like the great Ulysses,
has received the reward for his heroic
services to his country at last. A rich
old crank out West has just died and
left him the snug little legacy of 3d.
600. 1t is said to be doubtful, how
ever,Iifl the distinguished tramp will
live long to enjoy the money.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1885-01-08

The Robinson brothers, three
young men of Knoxville, Tenn, aged
respectively, IS, 20 and "A years, are
seven feet and eleven inches high,
being representatives. of a family of
seven children, three boys and four
girls, three of the girls being above
six feet high, and the mother is of
medium height. The boys have gone
to New Orleans Exposition.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1885-01-08
A STARTLING Discovery.

Physicians are often startled by remark
able discoveries The fact that Dr. King 5
New Discovery for Consumption and all
Throat and Lung diseases is daily curing
patients that they have given up to die, is
startling them to realize their sense of duty,
and examine into the merits of this wonder
full discovery resulting in hundreds of our
best Physicians using it in their practice
Trial Bottles free at r. H. Nothcutt's Drug
Store. Regular Size 81 90.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1885-01-08

A whisky-soaked man, named Ar
thur Gordon, son of a wealthy New
York merchant, at Dallas, Texas, raf-
fed himself off at ten cents chance,
100 chances. A newspaper man
won and now he don't know what to
do with him.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1885-01-08
ADMINISTRATORS SALE

). by virtue Of an order of the Court of Or.
ullhary OF Cobb county, VIII be sold before
s tne E T House door of said county on the
Hfs' i nues'iay IN February next, lot of land
70 n ~ i-oo IN the 2lst district and I'd section
o OF = Sherokee county Sold as the property
o' ue9' =. Evans, late of said county, de.
ceased, Tor the benefit of the heirs and cred
ltors OF SAID deceased. Terms cash Tbi,
January lst 1885. "' ! NE
THOMAS DAVENPORT. Admn
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1885-01-08

An Independent Newspaper Of DEM
ocratic Principles, but not Controlled by
any Set of Politicians or ManipuIators
Devoted to Collecting and Publishing all
the News of the Day in the most Inter-
esting Shape and with the greatest pos
s'ble Promptness, Accuracy and Impair
TALLY; and 10 the Promotion of Demo-
cratic Ideas and Policy in the affairs Of
Government Society and Industry.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1885-01-08
1885.
Rarper's Bazaar.
ILLUSTRATED.
1885

HARPER's BAZAAR is the only paper in the world
that combines the choicest literature and the finest
art Illustrations with the latest fashions and meth
ODDS OF househoa aduTnment. Its weekly illustra-
tlons and descriptions OF the newest Paris and New
YORK Styles with Its useful pattera-sheet supple
ments and cut patterns by enabling ladies 10 he their
own dreSSmakers, many times the cost of su b.
scription. Its papers on cooking, the management
OF servants, and housekeeping in its various details
are eminently practical. Much attention is given
70 the interesting topic of social etiquette and its
illustrations OF art neede-work are acknowledged 10
bc unequalled. Its literary merit is OF the highest
excellence, and the unique character of its hmor-
Gus pictures has won for il the name of the Ameri-
can Punch
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1885-01-08

The greatest miser in Indiana put
his savings into life insurance poll
cies, and denied himself all Injuries
and most comforts in order to pay the
premiums, though his heirs were dis
tant relatives, for whom he seemed
to care nothing. They will get,
now that he is dead, about $34, 900.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1885-01-08

Reports to the contrary notwith-
standing, Lulu Hurst continues to
surprise the public by her wonderful
performances. She made a great hit
at Chicago a few days ago.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1885-01-08

The Volumes Of the WEEKLY begin with the first
Number for January Of each year When no ti,ne
is mentioned, ii will he understood that the suE-
scriher wishes to commence with the Number next
after the receipt OF order
The lasi Five Annual Volumes of HARPER's
WEEKLY, in neat cloth binding, will be sent by
provided the freight does not exceed one dollar per
volumel Tor s. Oh per volume
Cloth Cases for each volume suitable for binding
will be sent by mail, postpaid, on receipt Of 81 60
each.
RemittanccS should be made by PoSt-0ffce Money
Order or Draft, to avoid chance Of loss
Newspapers ao 10 copy this advertisement irifhoat
hd sIfLaSS Dtdfr Qf HARPER 4 BROTHERS,
Address HARPER 4 BROTHERS, New York
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1885-01-08

Two things you may have noticed {:
The stingy man or the saving man
generally pays his debts, while, in
many cases, the liberal man, so-called,
displays his liberality at the expense
of others, in other words he is liberal
with money that belongs to oil or men
or should be used in paying honest
bts.-Hawkinsmle Dispatch.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1885-01-08

As long as the State Road pays its
regular rental, and this will be as long
as the lease lasts, its sale would be
impracticable. Chronicle.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1885-01-08
NOTICEI
q ND GRoCERrrc

am not to be undersold by any one Inst
call ana look for yourself Brides, Saddles
Harness and Collars Shoes, Jeans Clo,h,
ing, Jeans Pants, Prints, Notions, Sc. in
iact Keep most any hing farmer NAV
Want want to sell out clean inside Of
% DAYS. Shoes fri n soc to IA co leans
nom 20c per yard to 15c Calico from, 5c
per Jald.to &c. %ranumttd Sugar 10 Ii inv
81 Coffee lbs fer one dollar. can
give you the cheapest goods YOU ever
Bought and no casing about it. I mean
what say Respectfully,
Z. {. KISER-
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1885-01-08
MARIETTA, GA
THURSDAY MORNING, JANUARY 9, 1895.

South Carolina is the only State in
the union in which it is impossible to
obtain a judicial divorce.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1885-01-08
Are You Tired Of Being Sick 7

We want to say word to the men, wo
men and girls who work in stores, office.
and factories. There are hundreds of thou
sands of you in the country. Very few o.
you are well You are shut up too mucf
and exercise too little In this way you ge
sick? Your blood is bad, your digestion
poor, your head often aches, you don't fee
like work Your liver stomach and kid
neys, are out of order Parker's Tonic has
cured hundreds of such cases 1t is pure
sure and pleasant
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1885-01-08

A. T. Stewart & Co., hardware
dealers, have assigned. Atlanta is
down to hard pan.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1885-01-08
GEORGIA-C0BB COUNTY,

10 whom it may concern. r. w. Perkin.
son having in proper form applied for letters
OF administration on the estate of Margaret
oausey' late OF said county, deceased This
Is 70 cite all and singular the next of kin of
said deceased to show cause ifanv wLv lot
tiers should not be granted the annEcant an
first Monday in February next. This Dee
5Oth, 1854. II. NJ HAMMETT. Ordn'v
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1885-01-08
HARPER'S PERIODICALS,
Per Yea':

Per Yeaf:
HARPER'S WEEKLY o. 90
HARpER'S MAGAZINE 400
HARPERS BAZAAR 400
HARPERS YOUNG PEOPLE p 90
HARPER'S FRANKLIN SQUARE LIBRARY,
One Year tS2 Numhersl 10 co
Postage Free 70 all subscribers in the United States o.
tdaada,
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1885-01-08
1926 Sc
MARsHALs REPORT.

| MARSHAL y REPORT.
To the Honorable Mayor and Council
Since your last meeting have made 9 ar
rests, of which were discharged fnec
cost, and fined 81 each 81 | also collec
ted from Ned and Thomas Wright 81 eacl
on fines of last month, making 81, and from
j. W. Hardeman $1,000 for new business
tax making in all $500, which have paid
over to d. N Anderson Treas.
Very respectfully,
W. i. STEPHENS c. NJ
To the Mayor and Council of the CITY OF
Marietta: Gentlemen Your committee ON
streets and lamps respectfully report the
| streets i'll MS good condition as the bad wealth.
er will permit Lamps are all in good order
except one that was broke during the month,
| Expenses for streets and lamps during the
month was S5S IA
Respectfully submitted,
/. ii. CHEEK, Chair. S. c.
To the Mayor & Council Your committee
on Cemetery beg leave to report the Gene
| terry III good coalition. lnterments for the
| month, & whites, colored
Very respectfully,
ii. REID, Chair C. C.
SPECIAL REPORT ny MAYOR.
10 Tue Nuuucli Ol tne Olty OF Marietta -
There are three matters which think. are
OF sufficient Importance to make special re-
port, connected with the Mayor duties:
|. The number of cases in the Mayor
| court during this council year has been on
~ 100. The number Of cases 23l during the
preceding year
,. The expenses for boarding prisoners
and insolvent costs during the present coun-
ell year has been only $50. 10. The cost of
the same during the previous year was. In
solvent cost $4,000 Board of Prisoners
$ll9.90, making a total of S2l59O
J. There have been three important law
suits against the city disposed Of during the
present council year that either existed. or
the causes of action existed, prior to Jan
10, 1884
The Edwards case was COMPROMISED for
$500 after verdict had been obtained against
the city for $500
The Askew case for damages was tried
and the city gained it.
The Ieatman case for damages has been
compromised and settled
There is now no lawsuit against the city
and no cause for one within my knowledge.
ENocn FAw, Mayor.
FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT
ne loilOwlng Is u statement of receipts
and expenses from Jan 10, 1854 to Jan. 5,
1883. Total amount received (see Treas
uror $ annual report $l256.3S. The expen.
SEES for same period are as follows:
Miscellaneous, 1921
Printing 200
Cemetery and sexton, 1881
Lamps, oil, lighting lamps, 1925. So
Board prisoners and insol-
vent costs $50
Streets, sidewalks, park, 1880
Salaries 4 commissions, l2l0G9
Attending clock, 245O
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1885-01-08
NOTICE.

NUTICE.
Four weeks after date application will bt
made to the Court of Ordinary of Cobl
county for leave to sell the remainder inter.
est in certain lands belonging to the mnol
children of X. b. Goodman and Mariane p
Goodman for the purpose of renvesting il
certain other lands named in the applica'
ton. Jan. ), 1885.
K. B. GOODMAN, Guardian.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1885-01-08
COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS.
MARIETTA, Jan. 2, 1873

MARIETTA, Jan z, 1000.
Present His Honor the Mayor and full
board Of Aldermen, except Reid
The following accounts passed up and
vouchers issued accordingly
!. Black & Son, lumbe., 81 50
ID McClatchy, OIL 9 50
5 Gorham, work on cemetery, 20 90
A NJ Dobbs, merchandise, 285
M r Lyon, cash in Yeatman case, Z so
w II Covington cash in Yeatman case, 2 rs
w McClatchy, 90
w r Montgomery 6 s.
w L Granting, filling three cisterns, Is 90
j B Blackwell, rent engine room, 1850
} " Henderson&Son, rent eng. room, % 90
} A 6 Anderson, board of mule, l09 90
ID n Anderson, street certificates, q 81
ID y Parks Jr., street boss, % so
W York, lighting lamps, l6 90
Reid d Granting, work on hose real, IL so
II Faw, Mayor, 4th or salary, Sc Is
W Stephens, marshal 4th or sal l25 90
u n Anderson, as Aid and Treas, II so
T II Cheek 4th or salary, 5 90
w Il Gilbert 4th or salary, 5 90
II Reid, 5 90
q Owen, 90
J B Campbell 4th Or salary, 5 90
In Al
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1885-01-08

Monday night, Jan. 9th, 1885.
MONDAY NIGHT, Jan 9Th, 1885.
Present His Honor the Mayor and full
board of Aldermen. Minutes of last regu.
lar and called meeting read and adopted.
The following accounts passed up and
vouchers issued
s. A. Anderson, cash to pay Yeat-
man case, TO draw 10 per cent........ $75 90
W. I. McClatchy, atty's fee eatman 10 90
r. II. Northcutt, il...................... 20
VIM. M. Richardson work on street,. 5 81
TREASURER S REPORT EOR MONTH ENnINn LAX
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1885-01-08
FINANCE COMMITTEE $ REPORT.

The following is a statement of reeeipts
and expenses from Jan. 10. 1884 to. Jan. s.
1885 Total amount received see Treas.
urcr 5 annual report 1926 81. The expen.
ses for same period are as follows:
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1885-01-10
SIDEWALK NOTES.

SEQ our gents $500 calf shoe Blool.
Bros.
See our $3.50 Ladies' Kid Shoes. Bio k
| Bros.
Trunk factory, 722 Elm street.
Travel over the railroads is picking
up every day.
Bauman's.
Henry Pollock & Co., trunk factory,
~ Elm street.
Deep-water meeting this p. m. at the
Merchants exchange,
Special sale OF pushes, silk velvets,
satins and yeiyoteens, all cOlors, ut Bau-
mans.
Some fthe sidewalks in the business
center OF tho city are in q most wretched
condition.
We are glad to learn the Texas & Pa
cihc railway will reduce the exposition
rates to SIS on tho 18th.
A light norther began blowing yester-
DAY afternoon and the indications point
to more cold weather.
Farmers from the vicinity OF Airing
ton say that hogs are dying rapidly OF
cholera in that section.
The old reliable Siler's transfer never
misses train. Office Grand Windsor
hotel Orders by telephone will be
promptly attended.
In the county court Yesterday r. n.
Hickman recovered Judgment against
tho Texas Central railway for $3.50, for n
horse he alleged the railroad killed for
him.
Q. IL. Young, of Ellis county, came 10
tho city with q pistol on his person and
exhibited it. The police arrested him,
took his pistol and placed him under
bond.
The Grand Windsor hotel opens again
today under the management of Woods
" Burke. 10 will be some thirty DAYS
before the new building will be- ready
for occupancy.
In speaking Of tho purchase Of the
Dallas Pharmacy, the notice read "Mr.
II. NJ. Clover with Hickox," whom II
should have read, Hate with,n etc. Mr..
HickoX is not interested.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1885-01-10
Corsicnnn CniIinrs-

CoHsIcANA, Jan. o. Special Mr.
Frank Drane, OF Draue, johnson &
Drane, left this morning for Whining.
ton, Ohio, from whence he proposes 10
bring back as his bride Miss Florence
Hingman, who spent the past summer
in our city.
Mr.. Is. II. Carroll, vice president of the
IeNa5 Sec Keepers ASSOCIATION, has is
sued q call for delegates from Texas 10
attend the Ben congress which meets at
New Orleans on February "A, 2j and 20.
There is a change contemplated i'm the
location OF the postoflicc, but the place
to which II will DO moved viii not be
decided until tomorrow.
Az tho meeting OF the city council last
night the aldermen and mayor again
got mt loggerheads.
Tho ladies of the Episcopal church
gaVo q banquet and entertainments 10
The children OF the Sunday-school ON
tho evening of Epephany. The spread
was elegant and the littlo ones were
Toasted to full cOntentment.
II. IL. McCuiston was acquitted in the
district court, yesterday, OF tho charge
OF assault with intent TO murder. T6e
charge grew out of the defendant shoot
ing Mr.. McGarity, last fall.
Tho case of the State vs. John Stepb-
enson, for the murder of Joe Holmes.
mas been given to tho jury, and YER
ulct Is expected to morrow morning.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1885-01-10
A DAYS NEWS FROM WACO
THEcouNClL ON THE BoNDissuE
Anti Secession Efforts-A Joke ON the
Old Folks-Shoots y Man In the
Neck-Other Business and
Personal News Items.

WACO, Jan. Especial. l-At the
meeting OF the city council last night, a
strong but unsuccessful effort was made
to defeat the resolution providing for
our election on February Q, to take the
sense Of the voters upon the issuance of
bonds. The motion to recon-
slider was defeated by one
yote,, SO the election will
ne 9eld. 1t is generally believed this
WIZ result In the defeat of the bond
policy, as the anti-bond element will
make strenuous effort at tho polls To
secure defeat. The council also took
steps to satisfy the dissatisfied east
Wacoites and scotch the secession move.
ment.
Cltizens who live IN the vicinity Of the
WOODEN mills have risen en- masse 10
protest against TIE practice of al,owinc
the seepaSe from the dye department 10
HOW away. tis claimed that the chem
lcals used are communicating the wells
Tor blocks around, the water turning
Dlack and becoming offensive TO taste
ana smell. So loud was the clamor
InaG lne city has ordered tho wooden
lniils people to build q sewer, nearly a
mile long, to the river. The people
$3.50 - Ttlltl IL mol
gwen, the water will poison those who
drink 1t. Even cattle refuse to drink IL.
young married lady, going by her
fathers residence last night to wed.
ding, concluded she would give the IN
mates a scare by slipping up TO the
| closed window blinds and rafting them,
which she did. Her young brother
came out with pistol and fired at her,
The ball missed the mark, but entered a
residence on the opposite side OF the
street and wounded MIR. w. w. Lar.
rnour, the architect, in the neck.
Tho Waco fire department turned ont
this afternoon for the annual inspection
and was reviewed by tho mayor and
city council.
Maj. Herbert, superintendent OF the
Ennis compress, has returned home,
! the press having closed down for the
season. II has tiatteued 36,700 bales of
cotton since September !, ultimo.
Richard Harrison, senator from this
district, left for Austin to-day. Quite a
number of legislators from other points
were On the train.
Capt. NJ. Nj. Rogers, Of this city, who
is a candidate for sergeaut- oil
tho house, has also gone to try his luck,
lie has hold the Office two terms.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1885-01-10

PLANO, Jan. 9.-[Special,l MIR. Jesse
Rodgers and Miss Belle Wheeler were
married last night at the residence of
the brides parents. Rev. L. Il. Lawler
otliciated.
The Lancaster Amateur Dramatic
club rendered "Tho Social GLASS;" q
temperance drama, at 0verakor's opera
house, tonight, to u large audience. Tho
different paris were we'll acted, and de-
serve much praise.
II. J. Ridgell, Of the Plano Review, IL
q candidate for sergeat-at.nrms before
tho lower house, which assemblies at
Austin on the 18Th inst
The fare tn tho New Orleans exposi-
tion has neon reduced TO Sl5 for tho
round trip, tickets good for fifteen DAYS.
Quito a number from hero will attend in
February.
Tho city corporation Is repairing the
old sidewalks and building now ones
wncro most needed.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1885-01-10
lIexico's New stnmpLav.

CITY or MEXICO, Jan. 9.-Cosgress
Aas abolished the unpopular and OBJ
Pressiye stamp law enacted last wear.
The new law establishes stamp tax OF
ene-half of per cent. on all retail sales
Of merchandise, and on mortgages,
bonds and contracts; and 10 per cent. on
import duties paid on foreign wines and
liquors, and per cent. on native wines
and quOrs.
a special tax has also beon placed on
tobacco, and 80 per cent. on playing
cards. Articles designed for cxporla-
ton arc not liable Co be
iaYorably considered. Retail deal
ers are to pay q tax
for ono year IL advance on the cslt-
mated value OF sales. In case OF dis
pute the merchant aud government viii
each name ten men, TO decide uDon the
true Value of tho sales. Severe penalties
for in,ractipn OF the new law have boon
imposed. The now law removes the
abuses Of tho old, and viii be q great re-
lief to commerce.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1885-01-10

ATLANTA, Jan. o. (Special.l-A. O.
Oliver, NJ. d., special deputy grand high
priest, instituted Atlanta chapter No.
les, X. A. NJ, this day with appropriate
ceremonies.
Home talent entertained good audi
ence last night at tho opera-house. The
play was Bulwer's Lady of Lyons. We
were very much surprised, and can say
for tn EN- that they exceeded the most
sanguine expectations of their friends.
The proceeds were devoted 10 charity.
This troupe could do well on the road.
Weather spring-liko and clear.
Health very good.
Some onterprising citizens arc plant
ing tr 'os to shade them when the duh
times come.
Messrs. Morrison & Eddlosterin are
putting up another planning mill i'm
town. This will make two saw mills
and two planning mills inside tho corr
pOratiOn.
Born this week, to Mrs. and Mr.. Carey
johnson, n girl; to Mrs. and Mr.. A, X.
UOrdy, a girl,
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1885-01-10

WEATHERFoRD, Jan. S.-IDelayed
Special, THE dwelling Of H. S. Norytl
caught fire at about o'clock this even
ing and was burned, Tho household
goods, furniture, etc, wero saved. In
sured Tor $500. Tho house and lot cost
5000.
Through the uptirlng efforts OF Mayor
NJ. w. Buster, Tho streets aro being put
i'm good condition, Que street overseer
being appointed IN ouuh ward. whose
DUTY il Is to assess ana collect So from
each malO person over the age of Is
years. by that means enough funds are
collected 90 mako and repair tho streets
and put them i'm good condition.
Capt, A. }. Ball and j. II. u. Stewart
made u trip to Jacksboro on Monday
last on legal business Capt. Ball will
remain until after district court.
Belle Boyd's dramatic company
played here last night to u good audi
onco at the opera-house. Taken alto
pether they q Il well. Belle Boyd's ca
reer as the "Corfederato Spy" brought
good many out to see her through GU
riosity ut so remarkable q woman.
Business in the city good.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1885-01-10
From Korti to Cairn.

CAIRO, Jan. GA messenger, who left
sakdul on Sunday reached Korti to-day
with dispatches for Wolseley. He fell in
with armed natives at some wells en-
route, who treated him in friendly
manner. The country for eighty miles
out from Korti is open, but beyond this
point it is dangerous from the caravans
Of El Mahdi.
These caravans frequently crossed the
road of the native guides. The messen-
ger further stated that he had been sent
from Guidolpi to purchase produce of
tho natives, but returned without any
thing, and beside reported that he had
been badly treated. British scouts
captured four natives, who left Metam-
neh on January | with goods for Me-
rOnis. These men report that detach-
nent of Gordon troops is ut Sheudy. El
Mahdi's force mt Metamneh is 2OOOstrong.
Maj. Ketchner, with few men, was
scouting near Aluhla, few miles from
Gakdul. He had captured a
small party OF natives with
samels. lie went in pursuit of a con-
roy OF seventy camels and fifty natives
on their way 10 reinforce El Mahdi. The
natives first showed fight, but dispersed.
uttering low cries, when they were
charged. Nine cdmels, laden with corn,
wore captured.