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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-12-12
The Eastern Difficulty.

LONDON, Dec. IL.
The Times says: The Eastern difficulty
may be regarded as virtually settled. The
powers have agreed to recognize the union
of the Bulgarians. demartion commits
sion has been appointed which insures an
armlstce of a month and will hardly fail to
secure peace.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-12-12

New YORK, Dec. ii.
Fire about 1890 O'Clock tonight, in base
ment on West 27th street, and after the
flames had been extinguished the body of
Mrs. Eliza Dessemaun, who lived there with
her husband, was found burned into shape
less mass. She was 60 years old and met
death while seated in an arm chair, probably
DOING Mr.. Dessemaun escaped from the
apartment and thought she too had left.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-12-12
new YORK Produce Market.

NEW YORK. Dec. II.
FLoUE-Receipts, 1920, exports. 1857; sales, IA.
go, No. 2, 10 IS; fancy white Western, extra,
20 q S so; common TO good, 40a3 IS; good 20
choice, 20 a so: City mill extra, 90 a %
superfne, 3 90 a 50, ST. Louis extra, 10 q 90
winter wheat extra, $40 80; Minnesota extra.
40a IS.
WHEAT Receipts, 10000; exports, 1900; sales,
1900: No. 8 red, 20, No. Z red, 06; elevator
No. Red State. S9i; No White state, w.
RYE-quiet.
BARLEY-easier.
Corn Receipts io9.46s bushels; exports. 50. .1oe
Gales. 10000; spot No 3, ssa: No 2. sll.
OArs-Receipts. 1920: sales. *. 600; No ., ~
do White. ss3; No 2. ~ IS; do White. ael 1e3
No 1, 81; do white, Is. Mixed Western. IS . u;
white do, 81 . II White State, 30 10.
SUeAR--Cut loaf and crushed 2 "a; granulated
=; white extra c. 81 81; yellow, u . 81; mosld
o..
PEfRoLKuN-United, oil bid.
TALLOw-easie1.
BKKY-steady.
10 %.
LAKD-selned. . %.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-12-12
A Murderer Executed.

New ORLEANS, Dec. IL.
John Alexander, colored, was executed to-
day for the murder of his wife with an axe.
He cut her to pieces, put her in a sack and
buried the body in ditch, where the remains
were found several days afterward. Alex
ander professed to have been converted to
religion, and yesterday steutly maintained
his innocence, asserting that another man
killed the woman.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-12-12

New YORK, Dec ii.
The aldermen today postponed indefinitely
the action on the application of the Cable
Railroad Co. to lay its cables in certain
streets Of the city. The board also adopted
the report of its railroad committee sgainst
granting the franchise to any railroad COM
pany on Fifth avenue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-12-12
Fatally Injured.

OAKLAND, Dec. IL.
VIM. ]. Bickford, an employee of Hubbard
& Blake's axe shop, was fatally injured this
afternoon by the bursting of grindstone.
Hi. skull was fearfully crushed and he re-
ceiyed other injuries.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-12-12
Whom Baby WA sick, We gave hcr Castoria,
When she WAS Child, she cried for Castoria,
When she became Miss, she clung TO Castoria,
aug25dTuThS&wly

FIrs.-All fits stopped free by DIR. Kline's
Great Nerve Restorer. No fits after first
days use. Marvellous cures. Treatise and
81. 90 trial bottle free to fit cases. Send to
DR.. Kline. 93l Arch ST., Philadelphia, Pa.
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-12-12
Child Scalded to Death.

ST. ALBANs, Dec. IL.
A little three year old son of Stephen Cor
don of St. Albans, fell backwards into pail
of boiling water that his father had just dipped
ont to scald hog, and died in twenty hours
in great agony.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-12-12
Charges OF EmbezZlement.

New ORLEANS, Dec. IL.
Charges of embezzlement were made yes
terday against J. V. Niclo and G. 4. Lacoze,
composing the firm of Niclo & Lacoze, pro-
duce dealers, who assigned few days ago.
The amount approximates $4,000.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-12-12

You are allowed free trial of thirty days'of
the use of DIR. Dyes Celebrated Voltaic Belt
with Electric Suspensory Appliances, for the
relief and PERMANENT cure of Nervous Debil-
ity, loss of Vitality aud Manhood, and all
kindred troubles. Also, for many other dis
eases. Complete restoration to health, vigor
and manhood guaranteed. No risk is in
Cured. illustrated pamphlet, with full in
formation, terms, etc, matted free by sd-
dressing Voltaic Belt Co., Marshall, Mich.
decl6+eodSwly
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-12-12

however large. speedily and painlessly cured
without knife. caustic, powder or ointment
Consultation free Write for pamphlet and
references, enclosing two letter stamps for
reply. Worlds Dispenssry Medical associa-
ton, 663 Main Street, Buffalo, N. Y.
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-12-12
Business Failures.

New YORK, Dec. IL.
The business failures that have occurred
in this country during the last seven days
number 230 for the United States and II for
Canada, as compared with the total of 239 for
last week
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-12-12
From n. Frank swan. Boston.

81 have been troubled with asthma for
twelve years, and have employed skilful ply
sicians of Boston, also two Of the leading
physicians of Augusta, without effect. l
have felt nothing of this trouble since taking
Adamsons Botanic Cough Balsam.'
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-12-12
Bill Approved.

CRY OF MEXICO, Dec. IL.
Congress has approved the modified con-
tract with Capt. Eads for ship railway, and
the bill has gone to the President for his
signature.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-12-12
Celebration OF the 2OOth Anniversary of
the Introduction of Printing.
PHILADELPHIA, i

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. III.
The celebration of the 20Gth anniversary
of the introduction of the art of printing in
the middle colonies began tonight. under the
auspices of the Pennsylvania Historical
Society, at the hall of the society. George
Dana Boardman, ID. D., delivered an address
on the '.Art of Printing in America," and
traced the history of the progress of the art
of printing through two centuries.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-12-12

FARMINGToN, Dec. IL.

FARMINGToN, Dec. IL.
Henry Gould of this town, ii years old,
.r;ed nlscinp obstructions on the track of the
Sandy River railroad. He was bound over
and obtained bail.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-12-12

SHILOHS vITALIZER is what you need
for Constipation, Loss OF Appetite, Dizzi-
ness, and all symptoms Of Dyspepsia. Price
10 and rs cents per bottle. Sold by Bow
ditch, Webster & Co.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-12-12
A Newspaper Sold to Satisfy Debt of
4144.

GALVESTON, Texas, Dec. IL.
The Galveston Daily Civilian, the oldest
newspaper in Texas, was sold at q constable
sale today to satisfy debt of sl44. The
Civilian was was founded in 1888. For a
quarter of century it was the most power
full and successful newspaper in Texas and
was the organ of Gen. Sam Houston durin z
his public career. II opposed secession.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-12-12
Catarrh Cured

Catarrh is veiy prevalent disease, with
distressing and offensive symptoms. Hoods
sarsaparilla gives ready relief and speedy
cure. from the fact it acts through the blood.
and thus reaches every part Of the system.
Il suffered with catarrh fifteen years. Took
Hoods Sarsaparilla and am not troubled any
with catarrh, and my general health is much
hetter." i. w. LILLIs, Postal Clerk Chicago
& St. Louis Railroad.
II Isuffered with catarrh or years tried
many wonderful cures, inhalers, ETC., spend
ipgnearly one hundred dollars without benefit.
tried Hoods Sarsaparilla, and was greatly
improved." NJ. A. ABBEY, Worcester Mass
Hoods Sarsaparilla is characterized bz
three pecularsties 1st, the combination, ri
remedial agents; I'd, the proportion; Sd, the
process OF securing the active medicinal
qualities. The result is medicine of unusual
strength, effecting cures hitherto unknown
Send for book containing additional eyidenc,
"Hood's Sarsaparilla tones UP nv system.
purifes my biood, sharpens my appetite, and
seems to make me overo j. y. THOMpsoN
Register Of Deeds, Lowell, Mass.
"Hood's Sarsaparilla beats all Others. and
isworth us weight in gold" I. BARRINGTON,
lSO Bank Street, New YORK City.
Hoods SarsapariIla
Sold by all druggists. 81; six for S.. Made
only by G. I. HOOD g. CO., Lowell, Mass.
100 Doses One Dollar.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-12-12
Polo Contests.

At Somerville-Somerv 8, Cambridge O
At Boston-Boston 8, Salem 1.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-12-12
His Neck Broken by Falling.

CALAIS, Dec. IL.
Allen Kennedy, aged Is. fell through q
tran in the barn loft at st. Stephens last
nirht, and broke his neck.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-12-12
FOR SALE

At your own price almost. large lot Of fancy braid,
tuscan and edging. Just what the ladies want TO
make fancy articles. You can bay - much or little
~ you like. Come and see II 1t the
Hat and Bonnet BIeaohery, Oak Street.
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-12-12

c. w. Dyer, No. 45 Fulton Market, New
York, a gentleman of seventy-two years of
age, has been using Brandreth's Pills for up
ward of thirty years. He says they have
cured him of imhsmmatory rheumatism three
times when physicians prescriptions were In
vain. He took one or two pills every night
for fortnight. dec8deod&w1w
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-12-12

Bales aOney rne great Cough cure. .7sc. .soctea
GIenns Iphur soap heals beauties. &c.
GermanCornRemov kills Corns Bunions
iiilrs Hair and Nhisker Dye-Biack and Brown, SOC.
Pixies Toothachc Drops euro in 1 Minute.2 .2sc
Deans Rheumatic Pills are a sure cure, SOC.
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-12-12

Z. L. CARR, of DaQpets Mills, Pa, says
he saved the life of his child with Group by
using Gilmore's Magnetic Elixir. Sold by
f. g. Kinsman.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-12-12
SCOTS EMULSION OF PURE

Cod Liver Ou, with Hypophosphites,
For Wasting, Delicate Children.
DR.. Nysewander, of Des MoiDes, Iowa,
saws "l have used Scots Emulsion, and
find it satisfactory in every respect. Children
take it readily with excellent results"
Know tbyself by reading the "Science Of
Life" the best medical work ever published,
for young and middle-sged men.
may7dRw1y.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-12-12

War Department,
office of the Chief Signal Officer.
washington, ID. c., Dec. l2.-l AN.
For New England and Middle States.
fair weather; westerly winds, becoming vari-
able; stationery temperature.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-12-12

As Strange as Fiction
As True as Gospel.
East stought' N, Mass, Nov. %, 1885.
To the FLOWER MEDICINE 90.
Dear Sirs:-
With great pleasure l send
you a few lines telling you of
the wonderful cure your
LIVER AND STOMACH SAN
AT1VE has done for me. I
have been trying about every
thing on the market, BESIDES
TWENTY DIFFERENT DOC
TORS, and found nothing to
help me permanently. l some
times felt better for a short
time, but would then go down
again. / have had the DYS-
PEPSIA and NERVOUS PROS
TRATION IN THE WORST
FORMS, but to-day l call my
self well, and all the result of
taking your medicine. l gen.
orally had a bilious attack about
once in two weeks, and now l
have not had one since l COM
menced taking your Sanative,
and that was months ago. |
CALL 1T THE BEST MEDI-
CINE ON THE CONTINENT,
and | ought to be a good judge
by this time. / am now So
years old, am doing my work,
and feel like a new being.
With best wishes for your
success, for you are doing a
great work for suffering hui
manity, / remain your sincere
and grateful friend,
MRS. THOMAS TRIP.
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The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1885-11-18
SHO IN THE EAR.
An Irato Female Fires Twice Upon q
Man Who Would Fol ow Her. a

PUEBLO, Colorado. November 13.-Mrs.
Jesse James, the sobriquet OF determined
looking female, who recently won fame at
Leadyille by threatening to shoot the head
of OF the local editor of the Democrat be-
cause that young man rashly asserted that
she was a cheap fraud and not Mrs. Jesse
James at all, added to her laurels this al
ternoon by putting bullet through the ear
Of one Mike Morrisey, q hanger-on at the
Palace Variety Theater in South Pueblo;
where she has been holding forth and par
alyzing the natives each night by giving
exhibitions of her craftsmanship.
The shooting occurred on stairway on
the outside of the theater. Mrs. James had
just gone up the stairs and Morrisev, who
was about half drunk, was attempting to
follow her. She called to him to 60 back,
but he continued to mount the stairs. She
then produced a forty-four Colts and told
Morrisey to go down. but instead he moved
up. Then the woman shot at him, and the
shot not taking effect she shot at him again,
and the shot caused the man to retreat
with howl. He was evidently hit, as the
blood was streaming down his neck. The
wound proved to be a hole through the
mans left ear. The man, however, insists
that he is shot in the head, and asserts
that he will die. But he is a long way
from it
The officers attempted to arrest Mrs.
James. but she barricaded her door, and
they were compelled to kick it in, and place
her under arrest. She says that the man
insulted her on the sidewalk, and insisted
on accompanying her to her. room. and she
only regrets that she did notshoot straight
er at him. She says that she shot in SELL
defense. She was locked up, to await q
hearing.
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1885-11-18
Poverty sra,oKEsfznu.
;ivn War, Indian DepredatioAs, and Fire
Devastating the Countly

PANAMA. November 15.-Thel civil war
still RACES in Peru and is likely 10 continue
some time. as the Government troops give
no indication of following the advantage al
ready gained. while Caceres is resting quiet
ly at Jaujax. One or two encounters have
taken place between the Government out
posts and band of irregular cayalry COM
manded by the noted Cuban, Colonel Pach-
eco Cespedes. The commander at Chicla
reports that the forces under Celpedes were
completely routed in fight on the goth
ult., their leader wounded and deserted BY
his men.
From the department of Anachs the in
telligence of terrible murder by Indians is
received. Colonel Manuel Antonis Prado,
cousin of the ex-president OF that name,
and Major Fernandez had been s9nt to re
cruit soldiers. They were set up@asby Ind
ians at Huaria. Ten were killed md their
bodies decapitated, the drunken savases
fixing the heads on poles and carrying them
in triumph through the town.
The particulars Of a conhagration at
Iquique on the Goth ult. are received. The
flames started in building on tho Arturo
Pralsquare side of the square on the east
between Gales Anibalpento and Patricio,
which was entirely consumed, and south
ward from thesquare to Gale Moqueqa,
northward to Gale Bolivia. The loss il
estimated at 81, ,OOO,0 900, insurance 1915
600 in British companies. n
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1885-11-18
MIssOULA's CRIMINALS.
A Prisoner Attempts Suicide --- Convic-
tions and Sentences.

Special to THE MINER.
M1ssouLA, November 14.-This morning
George Walse, who was to be tried to-day
Tor cattle stealing, complained to Under
Sheriff Mace of being unwell and asked per-
mission to retire to his cell to get more
sleep. At IL a. m. his attorney, Colonel
Marshall, called to consult him about the
case He found the prisoner with his head
wrapped up and in a stupor. DIR. Hedger
was called and applied restrratives. Wa'se
had saturated handkerchief with the con-
tents of a vial, labelled liniment, but which
contained chloroform, olive oil and tur-
nentine. He took about an ounce. He Is
letter and will soon be ready for trial.
There is little doubt OF his guilt, and that
he forged bill OF sale to cover the crime.
The Indians indicted for assault with IN
tent to kill John Shaughnessy, committed
two weeks since, some fifteen miles west OF
Missoula, tonight pleade guilty to as
sault with intent to do bodily harrh
Ben Way was sentenced to two years;
Michael. one year and six months, ana
Bozele one year.
All Sue pleaded guilty to burglary ne
will be sentenced next Wednesday.
John King pleaded guilty to grand lar
ceny, and will be sentenced Wednesday.
Court will adjourn on Wednesday. Juoge
Galbraith goes to Helena till the hrst o'
next month, and then to Deer Lodge.
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1885-11-18
A GREAT SCHEME
King Kalakau Proposes to Settle tn
Dispute Over the Islands.

RosroN. November 14.-A special to the
Advertiser from Washington says: An i'm
portant diplomatic move to secure the
neutrality of the islands of the Pacific so
far as they are not now possessed by the
continental powers, is on loot, whlcn con-
templates disregard OF Spain's claims OF
sovereignity over any OF the islands upon
which she has not established and MAIN
tanned her colonies. Regarding this as an
opportune time, in view OF the apprehen-
sions caused last summer by the Caroilnes
affair. the Hawaiian authorities nave
Ia tely directed the Hawaiian Minister to
this country to propose plan TO the
United States. England, Holland, Germany
and Spain for a
SETTLEMENT OF THIS QUESTION.
It ia that the Sandwich Islands which
nossess great influence in the other ISLANDS
he allowed to send q commission to unite
them into local representative governments
whose integrity shall be guaranteed by the
mowers. The contracting powers are then
r. send c,,nsuls to the islands to protect
tbe;r interests, In this way the islands will
be kept forever open to commerce anu M M,. :
trail in wars which may hereafter arise. 1ne 10
scheme as outlined has been the sunlece VI
several consultations between MINISTER
Carter and Secretary Bayard. Ihe ia5ter
heartily endorses it. Armed with TINS en-
dorsement Minister Carter will sail 1or NJ
rone to.morrow ON q mission to the natiohs
mentioned. He has laid the latter before
The Ministers at Washington OF the coun
tries named, and in every case 1nelr an
swers have been favorable.
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1885-11-18
THE EASTERN WAR.
Hostilities Actually Begun in
Bulgaria.
8kirmishing INDUCED in and Both
Sides Lose Few Men on
The Frontier.

LONDON, November IA dispatch from
Belgrade says: It is officially announced
that the BIlgarians having ATTACKED the
Servians at Veasina, King Milan accepts
the act as declaration of war, and peace
was therefore ended at 6 o'clock this morn
ing. King Milan has assumed COM
mand of the Servians. Active prepara-
tiOns have begun at once. The Serv-
an army has commenced moving for
ward and an advance on Sofia is antici-
pated. The troops display much enthusi-
on Sofia. General Norvatovitch commands
the lett wing, General Leahyania the right,
and King Milan the cent n. The whole force
ID expected to concentrate at Sofia on No.
vember 23d. The
. ROADS ARE COVERED WITH SNOW.
Dispatches from the front state that
sharp fighting has occurred between the a d.
vance guards Of the Servian and Bulgarian
armies ON the road between Tein and Bias
MIA. The Bulgarians retired. The Servian-
division il marching from Pirol direct on
Sofia. It is probable that the first decisive
battle Of the war will be fought early to
morrow when the Servians are expected to
reach . rocky and difficult gorge OF the
the Dragonia defile where q number Of Bull
garian battalions have been concentrated,
and where stand may be made.
/! DEFENSE TO THE LAST.
SOFIA. November 14.-The following has
Just been issued by the Government: The
Servians have invade Bulgaria to-day near
Izaribrod before declaring war, Bulgaria
has decided to uphold the national csuse
by ali the means at her disposal. Intense
excitement prevails. Active preparations
are being made to defend the city. A
number of heavy guns are being mounted
in available positions commanding the
different roads leading to the city.
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1885-11-18
CALIFORNIA; UNIVERSITY.
A Regal Endowment by the Great Rail-
way Magnate

SAN FRANCISCO, November Ex-senator
Leland Stanford formally presented to the
trustees at his residence yesterday, a deed
to the property with which it is intended
to found and endow the LELAND Stanford,
Jr., University on the Palo Alto farm.
The grant consists of the Gridley Vina and
Palo Alto farms, and comprises $1,000
acres. The present value is about 81, ,OOO,-
900. The trustees named in the deed are
Judge Lorenzo Sawyer, James MsM.
Shafter. Charles Goodall, Alfred L. Tubbs,
Francis A. Spencer, Henry Vrooman'
Charles F. Crocker, Timothy Hopkins,
Henry L. Dodge, Irving M. Scott, William
Ashburner, H. w. Harkness, Josiah Stan
ford, Horace Davis, John N. Miller. john
Boggs, J. B. Mcfarland, Isaac S. Belcher,
George E. Gray, N. ". SpaIdwin, Colonel
Matthew P. Deadly, OF Oregon; William M.
Stewart, OF Nevada; and S. J. Field. Jus.
tice OF the Supreme Court of the United
States. All were present except Messrs.
Miller, Field, Deadly and Shafter. The
deed bears date of November 11th, and is
signed by Leland and Jane Lathrop Stan
ford, being witnessed by Stephen T. Gage,
E. H. Miller Jr., Nicholas T. Smith, Her.
bert C. Nash and Creed Raymond. 1t pro-
vides that general plan for the construc-
ton of the university buildings shall be
adopted by the trustees within two years,
and is beautifully engrossed on white
vellum, illuminated after the manner OF
ancient manuscripts.
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1885-11-18
A COUPLE OF SCRAPS,
And Five Prisoner, to Appear Before
The Court This Morning.

At an early hour yesterday morning OFF,
Ger Young was called to Murphy's saloon
found that the proprietor had thrown
them both out, but stated that they had
drawn knives upon him, and that he had
been forced to put them out OF the house
and lock the door. Young proceeded to
arrest them, when another party interfered,
but the arrival OF Officer Mcdonald result
ed in the placing OF all three in jail. They
were bailed out and will appear to-day Tor
trial.
About 10 O'Clock last night there was
fight in the Nevada Beer Hall, between
George ole and another man whose name
was not learned, in the course OF which
Cole got the worst of the game. They
were both arrested by Officer Young, and
when they were taken to the city prison it
" as found that Coles nose had been bro
ken by blow from the other mans fist.
Cole was bailed out, and tt:o other puglist
deposited S25 iur his appearance this
morning.