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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-07-15
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LII cRbIe % the DIenallhl

10y Nhbtt w NAAN it'iitAN' ~
LONDON. July l4.-In the House Of
Lords tonight Lord NorthLrook COM
planned that Sir Michael llicks-Bclch's
charges that blunders had been made in
the naval estimates were unfounded
and based on a misconception Of the
facts. lie said that the Chancellor Of
the Exchequer had not applied to him
for an explanation.
Lord Northbrook accounted for the
alleged underestimate Of Gs50, 900 in
the Admiralty accounts, a. follows
600, 600 were intended Tor mining de-
fences and coaling stations, and the
100000 for transports belonged pro-
perly to the military estimates, and
the remaining Gl5O,0OO consisted Of
estimates for holding a larger force IN
Egypt than was first intended.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-07-15
Ntagara Celebration.
by Telegraph TO the Dispatch.

10y teieSEdpu W tne DlspdtCH'I
NIAGARA FALLS, n. Y, July A.
The arrangements for the great cele-
bration at the opening Of the State re-
seryatiOn tomorrow are nearly COM
plete. Citizens are still busy decora-
ting. COpiOus showers last night laid
the dust and gave to everything a re-
freshed appearance. The weather is
now clear, with indications of perfect
day tomorrow. The reception to
be given tomorrow by the Interna-
tional Hotel Company to Generals
Roger and Jewett will be brilliant af-
fair. The Governor will arrive to-mor-
row morning. The regular ceremonies
will begin at noon. The military Mex
lean band will accompany the Sixty
fifth regiment.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-07-15
mOnmOuts.-Park Races.

iby telegraph 10 the Dispatch.l
LONG BRANCH, July l4.-About
1000 people were on the race-track to-
Law at Monmouth Park. The weather,
track, and racing were bad. The last
race vas so palpably a "pulled" one
on the part OF the rider of Marshal DE
laney) and OF Bally on. Lynch that the
judges had them on the stand after the
race. The decision on the conduct of
the jockeys is for the present withheld.
Frstrace-purse $500, for three year.
Odds and upwards, winning allowances,
one mile and three eighths-Colonel
Sprague had a walk-over.
Second race-purse $500, for two
yeaI-olds, winning allowances, three
quarters Of mile-Peru (colt) won
Pawn second, Letritia third. Time,
llSl.
Third race-mid-summer handicap
sweepstakes of ESQ each, with 81 900
added, one mile-Valley Forge won
Choctaw second, Duplex third. Time,
lao.
Fourth race-free handicap sweep
stakes, one and quarter miles-Fsvor
won; Decoy Duck second, Boatman
third. Time, 2:l2l.
Fifth race-purse $500, for three-year-
olds ard upwards, selling allowances,
one mile and a sixteenth-Lttle Minch
won; Forester second, Whizgig third.
The winner was bought in for 1875.
Time, 1853.
Sixth race-handicsp hurdle race,
purse $500, one mile and q half over
Hs burdles-Narshal and Bally ran
neck end neck and jumped the last
hurds together. NJ. Lynch then gave
is whip and spur to Bally, but Della
ney never made an effort to win,
though he was bestenby barely neck.
Charley Epps was fifty yards behind
all through. Time, 2:57.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-07-15

Mr.. W. 5. Eemby has purchased q
half interest in the Greensboro Pa.
triot. one Of the best Of our North
Carolina exchanges.
The Pisa Bluffs Assembly is an in.
stitution somewhat similar to the Chau-
tauqua Assembly, which has recently
been established on the bank of the
Mississippi near the mouth Of the Iii.
nois river.
The daughters Of the Prince OF Wales
are brought up in the most simple man
ner. The three sisters occupy one
large bedroom, furnished very plainly.
They lead so quiet q life that they are
still children, although the eldest is
seventeen. They are constantly with
their mother, forming charming group,
and are very distinguished in manner
and extremely well educated.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-07-15
NiTginIn IsONtIfnNteFr.

lby telekfaph 10 tne Dlspatcn.I
WASHINGTON, July l4.-The fol-
lowing Virginia postmasterS have been
appointed ID. NJ. StOner at Hamburg,
Shenandoah county; i. II. Marsh, Mid
dleton, Frederick county; II. NJ. Hill,
Criglersyille, Madison county; Patter-
son Burgess, North River, Rockingham
county; Miss VI. X. Rice, Bushville,
Rockingham county; n. j. Crop,
Amissville, Rappahsnnock county
II. d. Cole, Williamsburg, James
City county; Mrs. Mary V. De-
yier, Dayton, Rockingham coun-
ty; James Lynch, Wallaceton, Norfolk
county; James l.. Balm, Dover, South
ampton county; j. S. GraySon, Luray,
Page county; L. w. Carpenter, Rock
irgham, Rockingham county; z. A.
Morrison, Smithfeld. Isle of Wight
county; A. q. Rhodes. Mines, Page
county; c. II. Powell, Goochland
Courthouse j. W. Noryal. Centenary,
Buckingham county.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-07-15
THE NATIONAL CAPITAL.
GENERAL NEWS AND GOSSIP.
Green, the colored signsi.sersiee 0ricer,
Terms Up Asa,a-Tsopsie Aeoa, his As
sianmcnt 90 Duy.


Green, the coIored signsi.ssrviee Oficer,
Terms Up Agasa-Tsoesle Abca, Bis A..
sianmcnt % n1y.
lBy telegraph TO the Dispatch.i
WASHINGTON, July ls.-The color
ed man, named Green, who was the
cause Of controversy between ex-
Secretary Lincoln and General Hazen
about one year ago. has turned up
again. Atthat time Iiazen declined to
enlist Green IN the Signal Corps, on
The ground that regiments Of cavalry
and infantry bad been set apart for CO.
bored soldiers. but not The Signal Corps.
Secretary Lincoln ordered his enlist
ment in the corps, provided he could
pass the requisite examination. lie
passed the examination. and was sent
to Fort Myer to undergo n regular
course Of instruction. He performed
all the duties acceptably, and, with the
other members Of his class, re-
Gently became eligible for station
duty. The signal-scryice observer at
Pensacola asked for an assistant and
was told that one would be sent. lie
procured for him rooms and board in
his own boardiDgPlace, and made
other arrangements to receive him.
Green was the man selected as the
assistant, and was sent to Pensacola.
On his arrival the signal-seryicc officer
refused TO receive him because of his
color. The officer has been summoned
TO Washington 10 max an explanation.
The colored man remains in charge Of
the Office at Pensacola. 1t is stated at
the signal Office that Green was as
signed TO duty at Pensacola without
any regard to his c0.,r, nnd that the
officer who selected him did not know
at the time of his selection that he was
colorcd.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-07-15
gsss- Rail Yesterday.

lBy Telegraph to the Dlspatch.I
Lancaster, Pa. Nationals, % /; Lam
SISTERS, q.
Philadelphia : Bostons, 9; Philadel-
phra, q.
Louisville Louisville, 10; Brook
lyne, Z,
Wilmington. N. c.: Hendersons, 9 ;
Wilmingtons, 0.
Cincinnati Cincinnatis, s; Metro
pcli;ans, 2.
Pittsburgh: Pittsburgh, 2; Bslti-
more, 8.
Detroit: Detroits, 8; St. Louis. 0.
New York: New Yorks, 8; Proyi-
dsnce, o.
st. Louis: st. Louis, I; Athletics, 0.
Buffalo; Chicsgos, 9; Buffalos, |.
Chattanooga; Chattanooga, 3; Au-
gustas, /.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-07-15
THE FALL OF THE BASTTLE.
AnBivsrsary Celebration In Paris-Genersi
uolidss and Festival -Enthasiasm Amona


uolids, and Festival -Enihasiasm Among
rhe Masses.
by cable 10 the Dispatch.l
PARIS, July l4.-Paris is celebrating
the 18th Of July, the anniversary Of the
iall o. The Bsstile, by general holiday
ard festival. Immense crowds fill the
Place dc Ia Coneorde. All the socie-
ties in the great procession as it passed
the Strasbourg statue deposited colossal
crowns and draped flags and paused to
listen to patriotic speeches. One Of
the principal sights Of the day was a
review Of the Army of Paris in the
Champs dc Elysees. Ten thousand
sehool-boys in military uniform and
array marched and maneuvred in the
Place de Ia Rationale. Great enthusiasm
prevailed among the immense throngs,
and The celebration was marked by
many stirring scenes.
The streets were crowded tonight,
and the whole city was illuminated.
The bands played in the parks, and
fireworks were displayed, among the
latter being set representing the
apothesis II Victor Hugo. Many balls
and elmer entertainments were held.
Everything passed off in an orderly
manner.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-07-15
Post-Omee statistics.


WASHINGTON, July l4.-The rev.
enues Of the Post-Ofiice Department
during the quarter ended March 3lst
last were slO,763,l69, and expendi-
lures sl2, 42S, 722, leaving deficit Of
sl,665, $50. During the corresponding
quarter last year the expenditures were
but 81 ,G2S, 99S AID revenue SO, S43,-
sos. Thus it appears that the deficit
for the March quarter Of the present
year is sSs0.l63 in excess Of the
deficit during the corresponding quar-
ter Of 1884. The financial officers Of the
Department had estimated ,hat the de-
ficiency at the end Of the present fiscal
year would be between four and five
million dollars, but they are now Of the
opinion that the deficit will aggregate
about six million dollars. The reduc-
ton in revenue ard increase of expen-
dtures is attributed to business de-
preston, which is quickly felt in the
POSt-Otiice Department.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-07-15
THE MICHIGAN TROUBLES.
Representaiive Barry Arrested Everything
Ouiet-Mills Starting Up.
[By telegraph to the Dispatch.l

Nufrt-Ullls W.
[By telegraph to the Dispatch.l
EAST SAGINAW, MICH., July II.
Stste-Representative Barry, leader of
the strike, has Just been arrested on
complaint of Mayor Benjamin, of Sagi-
nav City, under the statute which pro-
vides penalties for illegally entering
upon the premises Of another and in
citing disturbance and interfering with
the prosecution of business. Barry is
now trying to obtain bail. If he sue
ceeds in this other warrants are ready
to issue against him. All is quiet this
morning. A posse Of seventeen more
of Pinkerton's men arrived from Chicago
and were sent to Saginaw City, Whit
ney, and Bachelors.
The mill at MillbOurne, eight miles
below the city, has started up at eleven
hours, and others will do the same to-
day.
Governor Alger tonight issued
proclamation commanding the strikers
70 refrain from using force to gain their
ends.
THE STRIKE At BAY CITY,
BAY CRY, Mfcn., July IA
crowd Of strikers called for Governor
Alger, who spoke to them, telling them
they had right to protection, and they
must respect this right in others.
They had right to stop work, but no
right to interfere with others who de-
sired to labor. Judge Lanston was
given a careful hearing, until he
showed the strikers that any at
tempt to close the mills by force
would be an infractiOn of law
and should be punished; where
upon they left him unceremonious-
ly. The mill-owners called upon
the Governor for the militia. They
claim to be ready to settle any griey-
ance that may exist, but it is believed
that the highest possible wages were
being paid. A conference between the
Governor and the local authorities was
held to-day. Pinkerton's men leave
tomorrow, their places being taken by
the State troops.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-07-15
KNIGHTS OF THE ROAD.
BOLD ATTEMPT AT ROBBERY.
inc PaJ'car or the Danviiie Road Cap
s"fed-The PaImausr's Couraae Savesh.
Nv a.. r.t...to,xt

INC faJ'csr OF the Danviiir Road Cap.
s"red~rhe PaImaasr's Couraae Sayesh.
lBytelegraph TO the Dispatch.l
ATLANTA, GA, July IA des-
perate attempt to rob the Richmond
and Danyille pay-car was made in this
city this morning at about 4 o'clock.
The car reached Atlanta Monday, and
during that day the paymaster dis
tributed 100000. Monday night the
pay-car and supply-car were placed on
the main line near the Markham House.
a. ,. Groser, paymaster, and his cook
occupied the car. Mr.. Groser expected
10 be moved early this morning. At
about 8 O'Clock he awoke and found
the cars in full motion. They were
moving at least forty miles an hour.
The rapid speed aroused his suspicious,
and he arose and opened the car door
and put the brake on. The train was
moving up a steep grade, and the brake
soon brought it to a stand-still. Gro
ser then climbed upon the supply-car
and approached the engine. When he
had made half the distance he observed
man climbing off the engine.
Where are you taking me 2" de-
manded Groser.
40 Belt Junction" was the answer.
For what?" Groser asked.
"You will find out soon enough;
you are the man We want" was the re-
ply, and at the same instant the man
began firing at Groser.
The bullets whistled about his head.
He made for his car and placed his cook
to watch one door. He then sprang
from the car and ran for help. lie re-
turned to his car in half an hour with
help, but found the men gone. The
safe contained about $50, 900, but had
not been molested. Three men were
seen near the place where the train
stopped. One man has since been ar
rested. The work was performed by
railroad men.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-07-15
stage-Driying Robbers.

LONG BRANCH, N. j., July H.
DR.. Edward Lawrence and A. X. Lee,
both Of Philadelphia, were attacked by
8 gang Of stage-drivers at the West
End depot tonight because they re-
fused to pay five dollars for ride Of
one block. Both men were severely
beaten, and DR.. Lawrence was robbed
Of his gold watch and chain and several
hundred dollars. Three of the men
were captured in rooms Of the Turf
Club,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-07-15

Ross was well connected, and his family
are well TO do. Mrs. Ross's maiden
name was Maria Dinsford, and she re-
sided in Jetiersonville before her mar
rage. This morning Ross complained
Of rheumatism, and did not go to work.
Without saying anything he suddenly
pulled off his wife's ring, which he was
wearing, and threw il at her, and then
began shooting, firing three times at
her. lie then put a bullet through his
own brain.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-07-15
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL.
NEW YORK sTOcK XARKET

NEW York. July 1.-THE stock market
has been very Irregular ana u1usuaHy NJ
tive To. day. Total saIes. $4,000 shares et-
ceedine the business OF ANY SINCE naf Iof
the past SIX months. ~ usual however,
the principal portion OF TOE hnsibe~s va
limited TO trading In few ofiss ~
curities ~. Paul. Iackawauss. isske onofo,
aud New York Central CONTRIBUTING. o. pei
cent. OF the business In tho order namra.
The market was remarkably nctiNe III ,ne
morning. and the prices Of tue ieeuinN
stocks moved up and down without much
regard To each other. iacsawaana was the
most fevetish stock and hoped BACK anu
forth In the morning. IL was less active IN
the afternoon and nnaiiy closed Y hiIher.
80. PAUL Was comparatively steady anu
closed A. higher. New fork Central closed
l. Lake Shore and Northwestern 4 higher
each Western Union and Pacific Mail were
weak and x lower each: Louisville snd
Nashville was strong late In the afternoon,
closing ! higher. Other chan ges are unlu-
portant. The market closed excited. fever
lsh. and weaker. Rumors regarding the
1runk.Line troubles were ~ pseAtiful 49,
umbrellas on rainy day. Nall Operators
talk confidently OF higher prices next week
for low priced stocks.
NoOn.-Stocks active and strong. Money.
per cent. ESchange-Long, ss4E: short,
1881. Governments neglected.
henfng. - Exchange. tSt. Money. 2al
per cent. Sub-Treasury balances-Gold.
sl55. 907: currency, s2l.l72. Governments
strong: 4 per cents. l22t; per cents, lo3s
hid State bDnjS sfendy.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-07-15
Washington Notes.
lBy telegraph TO the Dlspatch.

lBy telegraph 10 the Dlspatch.l
WASHINGTON, ID. C., July H.
The President has appointed Larner b..
Harrison. Of Cincinnati. to he Govern
ment director of the Union Pacific
railroad. Harrison is president of the
First National Bank of Cincinnati. lie
takes the place of Ex-Governor Moves,
Of Ohio, whose recent appointment Gre
sted so much discussion, and who de-
Clincd to serve.
The applicants for the Spanish mis-
sion will equal. il not exceed, the num-
her Of applicants on file at the State
Department for any Of the iorciyn mis-
sions. The Office of Minister to Spain
is regarded as one Of the most deSira-
bic appointments to foreign countries.
The PoStmaster-G General has promul-
gated the following rule in regard to al
lowance Of leaves Of absence; Leave
may be given to any clerk whose con-
duct and services have been satiSfac.
tory for such portion Of thirty days
as may remain after deducting all the
DAYS of his or her absence for any
cause, whether sickness or otherwise,
since the lst day Of January; chiefs Of
divisions will recommend the granting
OF leaves in such order a. shall inter
feTe as little as possible with the per-
Torrance OF the duties Of the division.
The new rule changes the existing prac-
tice in the matter Of deducting from the
thirty days annual leave Of absence
all the time lost for illness or other rea-
sons. Ii is understood that the rule
will be adopted in all the executive de-
partments.
Special-lnspector Brown, Of the
PoSt-0iice Department, is expected to
arrive here tins evening with the papers
in the case Of Hibbs, the defaulting
postmaster of Lewiston, Idaho. AS
soon as the necessary extradition war
rant can be made ont at the Department
Of State the inspector will start for
Victoria, Il. -, TO bring Hibbs INTO this
country.
Judge Maynard. the Second Comp
troller Of the Treasury, has rendered a
decision that naval officers who travel
n, Government expense are not entitled
TO mileage, and that mileage is allowa-
bic only when they travel at their own
expense. This is q reversal Of a former
decision Of accounting officers, and Will
result in . saving to the Government OF
several hundred thousand dollars.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-07-15
A Drowning Accident.

KANSAS CITY. Mo-, July IA
private dispatch has been received here
stating that the stage-coach between
Dodge City, Kan, and Fort Supply,
Indian Territory, was carried away in
= swollen stream. One passenger and
the driver were drowned. Another
passenger escaped. The mules also
persisted. The mail-bags were recov-
cred. but the coach itself has not yet
been found.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-07-15
The Troubles. nj Cleveland.
lBy telegraph to the Dispatch.


CLEVELAND, o., July 1.-THE
residents of the " Iron Ware" were
astir at an early hour this morning. 1t
had been announced that the plate-mill
would be started at G o'clock. Long
before that hour a number Of persons
congregated at the railway tracks and
in the vicinity Of the gates leading to
the mill. A detail of police was on
hand. At 7 o'clock work was COM
menced in the mill. A number Of the
strikers were in the vicinity, but no
violence was offered. The situation of
the civil and the military authorities
remains the same as for several days
past.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-07-15
GBfon Of Hebrew Charities.

ST. LOUIS, July 1.-THE Union of
Hebrew Charities met again this morn
ing and unanimously adopted the name
Of the Associated Hebrew Charities of
the United States. Delegates from
Louisville, Nashville. Baltimore, st.
Paul. New Orleans, Wilmington. Del,
and Montgomery. Ala, promised that
the societies they represented would
join the organization.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-07-15
Killed by Lightning.
[By telegraph to the Dispatch. !

by Telegraph 10 the Dlspatcn.
OREGON, ILL, July 1.-THE bodies
Of Albert Routzahn, Of Oregon, and
that Of William Routzahn, of Mount
Morris, brothers, were found on Rail-
road island, here, yesterday. They
had apparently been struck by light
ming during heavy storm in the morn
ing. They had been fishing, and were
sitting under tree.
JACKSONVILLE, FLA, July A.
During thunderstorm tonight house
was struck by lightning in the suburbs
Of this city and young colOred woman
named Rachel Redding was instantly
killed. The other inmates of the house
were only stunned and not much hurt.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-07-15
The PLY mouth Epidemic.

10y ItItgfapn 70 me DISpatch.I
WGLKEsBARRE, PA, July IL
During the past week the Plymouth
epidemic has not shown any marked
abatement. and three deaths have oc-
Cured. There are yet 1870 persons
sick and rs destitute families receiving
aid. Within the last ten days forty
five patients have recovered and eigh-
teen new cases have been reported.
There are twenty-five patients in the
hospital, two of whom are in a critical
condition.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-07-15
The Weather in Richmond Yesterday
lr0S clear and IrQrW.
Ranqe of Thermometer Yesterday.
Mean temperature. ......

The Queen of Italy writes theatrical
critiques, which she does not sign. for
the Gazette d. Parma. One of he, coll
leagues recently detected, as he thought,
the critic in a fragrant plagiarism and
indicated the work from whence the
article had been copied. The Queen re-
torted by proving that she herself was
the authoress Of the work, which had
been published two years before, when
the controversy suddenly ceased.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-07-15
Komaron Heard Prom.

BERLIN, July l4.-AdyIccs from
st. Petersburg say that General Roma
rolf recently informed the Government
that the Afghans we're sGvsncing their
outposts and that the Russians re.
manned in their former positions, and
asked instructions. The Government
replied that he should a5oid any steps
which might leaf to a collision, and
remian strictly On the defensive.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-07-15
ecnerai Grants Favorable Condition.

10y ItIVBIaPII 10 VIC DIsIdIcH,I
MI. Mc6REGoR, July l4.-General
Grant slept well last night, but as it
rained heavily the General is inclined
TO feel rheumatic this morning. DR..
Shrady reports from the cottage this
afternoon that the General has been
dressed, and that his pulse, appetite,
and general condition continue favor
able. The patient is spending the day
in his room quietly and without pain.
None but the family will be permitted
for the present to see him, in order to
test the possibility Of continuing the
present favorable conditions.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-07-15
a shcriH's Resistance Against Lynch.
lBy Telegraph TO the D!sratch.I

10y ItIt-IHIII 10 IHt IIIsIHIFn.T
lNDIANAPOLIs, lND., July H.
At Marion, Ind. last Saturday, a col
ored man namel Wallace assaulted a
fourteen-year-old daughter of a we'll
known citizen named Ninson. The girl
was thrown into spaSms. and her death
was declared to be but question OF
few days. Last night it became evil
dent that an attempt would be made to
lynch the brute, and Sheriff Holman
surrounded himself with a strong
guard. At 1915 o'clock mob made
a desperate assault upon the jail. The
sheriff warned the mob and then fired
yolley, instantly killing James Kelly
and wOunding three or four others.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-07-15
The Webworm I'm Texas Cotton.

DALLAS, TEXAS, July 1.-THE
dreaded webworm has made its appear
ance IN several cotton-felds south Of
Dallas along the river. Thus far their
ravages have been confined in a district
only a few miles square. Planters
dread this worm more than any other,
and considerable anxiety exists among
the cotton-dealers of North Texas over
the sudden appearance of this scourge
in the very heart Of the cotton belt.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-07-15
Not Believed 10 be Indians.

kBS tclegrapn 10 the Disialcn,l
GALVESTON, July IA special
from Eagle Pass says: \ ranchman
named Malone brought the news to-
DAY Of an Indian raidd. in which fifteen
Mexicans were killed on several ranches
about forty miles above Eagle Pass, on
the Rio Grande. An officer with a
small detachment of troops was imme-
diately sent from Fort Clark to investi-
gate the matter. 1t is believed that
those reported killed were slain by
MexicanS from across the Rio Granie.
and not by Indians.