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lace by her to sell in this, country The last time
she returned By the steamship Switzerland.
landing in Philadelphia. She then had So 900
worth of lace in her possession. It is alleged
that she brought it to this city and peddled it in
the city. In her apartments was found lace val
ued at nearly So. 500. The young woman made
no secret of the way in which it came into her
possession. She seemed to be unaware that she
had committed crime in smuggling the lace
inf fha citr
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-11-24

DOVER, N. H., Nov. 23.-George g. Lowell,
Republican, was elected Mayor of Dover to-day
by vote of 979 to ST for his Democratic COM
petitor, G. B. Robinson. Eleven Republican
Councilmen were elected, to four Democrats
The Board of Alderman will consist of eight Re-
publicans and two Democrats.
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FotheriDeham and Jim Cummings

VINITA, l. IT,, Nov. 3d. Since the circular
giving a description of Jim Cummings, which
was sent out by the Adams Express Company
was received here. it has been discovered that
Cummings, or some one closely resembling him,
was seen here on the 14th, 18th and Goth of Oc-
tobsr and on one occasion in company with
Messenger Fothering CHAM. whose run ends here
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Sunset Oox's Back Pay.

Washington Special.
First Comptroller Durham said yesterday
that, while he had not decided the question, he
was IF the opinion that S. S. Cox was entitled
to compensation as member of Congress from
the time that the salary of his predecessor
ceased. This, notwithstanding the fact that he
aas already received compensation as United
States minister to Copstantinople during the
same time. If this stands. Mr.. Cox will receive
z, 900 congressional back pay.
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A Dying MARTYR.

New YORK, Nov. 23-The nun of Kenmare
SISTER Frances Clarel is dying at Roosevelt
Hospital this city, of complication of diseases,
brought on by overtaxing her strength in her
efforts to alleviate the condition of the famine
sufferers in Ireland, and in establishing home
for poor working girls in Jersey City.
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the various departments of the Central branch,
Union Pacific railway. held at Atchison, Kan,
this evening, resolutions were unanimously
adopted extolling the business abilities and per-
sonal worth of the late FL M. Hoxis, and extend
ing sympathy to his bereaved relatives.
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Rnsiness Tronhles.

SALEM Mass, Nov. 23-John O'Connell, shoe
manufacturer, has failed for $4,000
NASHVILLE. Tenn, Nov. 23.-H Lowenthal,
clothler closed up to day, under an attach
ment by z. Levy, for 2,000 Other claims were
filed until the amount now aggregates $l3 900.
The creditors are mostly Nashville parties. The
assets are small
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Losses by Fire.

MANCHESTER, N. H, Nov. 90 e G.. & E F.
McKean's slaughter and ice-houses were burned
this morning. LOSS, $4,000
NEwBURG, N. Y, Nov 23.-Taylors wooden
mills at West Newbure. we're burned last night.
Loss, $l25,00O to $3.50 000 About $50 employees
are thrown out The fire is said to have been
due to spontaneous combustion.
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Fx-Pres,dent Art,ur.. win.

New York. Nov. 23-Ex President Arthurs
VI disposes Of 500, 000 Of which half is in rea
state aud half in securities, and nearly all goes
% the children.
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A. Newhof leading dry goods merchant OF
Paris, KY, committed suicide by drowning him.
self in Stoner's creek, because he was threatened
with law suit.
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him. so that he would be prepared TO lay them
before the proper committees in case Congress
should take up the consideration of the subject.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-11-24

HALLS Hair Remover is officially and unqual
siiedIy Endorsed by the State Assayer OF Massa
.hasetts.
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Proxidenca Isientinn

PROVIDENCE. r. L. Nov. % The Republicans
today elected Gilbert f. Robbins Mayor. by 262
majority
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ENTIRELY vegetable. No polsons. Red Star
Cough Cure No bad effects. Price. % cents.
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Mr.. Edgerton Against Mr.. McDonaid's Views

MIR. Edgerton Against Mr.. McDonald's Views.
Washington SPECIAL.
And now comes Civilservice Commissioner
Edgerton, also an Indiaaa Democrat, with diff
ferent views. He speaks as Sir Oracle. II
know" he says, '.as much about Indiana as joe
Mcdonald does, and I know more about him
than he knows about hiInself and know that
If there is any lesson to be learned from the late
elections il Indiana it is that the opponents of
civi-servibe reform had hard time What de-
feated Lowry but his antagonism to civil-service
reform2 There ought to be 1900 Democratic
majority in his district pc. he was defeated by
over 1000 by the Republican candidate, whose
canvass consisted chiefly in strong denuncia-
ton of the utter violation of the spirit and letter
of che civil-servce law by Lowry and those
whom he had appointed TO Office" Edgerton
made no secret of the fact that he was highly
gratihed at Judge Lowry's defeat. 1t is said
that the day after the election he received quite
a number of kilograms from opponents of MIR.
Lowry congratulaaing him upon the formers de-
feat These he showed to his callers with in
tense satisfaction
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rhs President Annoyed Again.

CpeClaI TO tue IndlanapoIls JouFuaI.
WASHINGTON. Nov. % Colonel Lamont says
the story about Mr.. Bissell's advice to the Pres-
dent tcsell his country seat and reorganize the
District government is ridculously false. and
entirely unrounded. He says the President has
never contemplated disposing of Oak View. and
has no intention of interfering in District mat
ters The President is equally disguised with
the fuss occasioned by his real estate purchase
and the talk about his interference In the police
scandal.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-07-26
LOCAL BREVITIEs.

Mr.. Stephen d. Farr died ut Dranesville,
Fairfax county, on Friday last, in the sixty.
seventh year Of his age.
Nancy Beckley, Il we'll known colored
woman of the city, died at her home, over
yesterday afternoon.
The men employed in digging sand from
the bank south of Battery Rodgers have cut
considerable distance into the roadway
which may cause some trouble.
Messrs. VIM. Cogan & Sons have about
finished their contract Of plumbing and gas
fitting at tho residence of Miss Pattle L.
Jackson at Eastville, Northampton county.
The County Board Of Supervisors met to-
day, but on account of the County Court
being in session adjourned till Tuesday,
August Sd next, without transacting any
business.
A row occurred this morning on King
street, between Pitt and Royal, be-
tween two we'll known citizens, growing
out Of a business transaction, but the affair
WAS soon quoted.
The police report last night as being clear
and mild with one lodger but no prisoners
at the station house. The Mayor this morn
ing, for the first Monday since he has been
in Office, had no cases before him for trial
We call attention to the advertisement OF
the Albemarle Female Institute, CharlotteS
Vile, Va. This fine institution has splcn-
did corps of teachers, and is located in q
country unsurpassed in healthfulness and
beauty Of scenery. With wise and whole
some discipline the Albemarle offers very
superior advantages to those who have
daughters to educate.
Tho schooner, Annie S. CARL, from Pow.
ellis Point, reports in Now York that on
July 81 she spoke tho schooner Nellie c.
Paine, of Boston. Her mate reported that
the captain throat had been cut during the
night by tho cook, who had gone crazy. At
S a. m. a wrecking steamer went alongside
and then headed for Delaware breakwater,
and when last seen the schooner was run
ming for The same place. The Ncllie c.
Paine is we'll known in these waters having
belonged to the old-line of local droveis."
Mr.. w. d. Kelley, has On article in SaIur.
days Graphic describing the assassina.
tion Of Col Ellsworth in this city on the
9th of May, 1861, in which it is said many
new facts" are brought out. 1t was gener.
ally supposed that the subject had been
pretty well exhausted.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-07-26

FATAL ACCIDENT TO AN ALEXANDRIAN
MIR. Levi Hurdle. of this city, received
dispatch from Columbus, Ga Saturday
evening conveying The sad Intelligence that
his brother, Mr.. Albion N Hurdle, had been
killed that day by u blast, having been
struck on the head by a piece of flying stone.
No further particulars were given. The nm
fortunate gentleman was son OF tho late
Lsri Hurdle, and was born in 1910. at the
breaking out of tho civil war he was mem
her of company III, Old Dominion Rifles,
and left here on the eventful morning of the
9th Of May, 1861, with that company, and
followed the fortunes of the Confederacy un-
ill it's ultimate collapse, four years later
Upon returning home he was elected Audi
tor OF the city, succeeding the late James
A. English, and upon relinquishing that Of
flee was chosen City Surveyor. lie went to
Costa Rico some time ago on an engineering
tour. About three months since he obtain
ed q. position in the engineering corps Of
Major w. 8. Greene, of this city, and with
that gentleman Mr.. CaZenove Henderson and
Mr. Ed Wise. also OF this city, and others,
was employed in civil engineering near Co
lumbus, Ga on the Midland and Gulf Rail.
road. Mr.. Hurdle leaves wife and three
children, who were almoss rendered frantic
by tho news of his untimely death. He had
a large circle of acQuaintauces, and was gem
erally esteemed The remains of the do.
ceased will arrive at his home at 500 this
evening on the Midland train.
A special from Columbus to The Atlanta
Constitution dated Saturday says: "A sad
and fatal accident occurred on the Georgia
Midland r. r. this morning on the works
ofthe Chottahwooche Brick Company, about
IL miles from this city, by which Captain
A. N Hurdle, q resident engineer, lost his
life. large piece of rock from a blast
struck him on the back Of the head, killing
him almost instantly. His neck was broken
nv the force of the blow. He was standing
about one hundred yards from the blast, and
saw the shower of fragments coming. He
turned to run, but had not gone more than
ten yards before piece of rock struck him.
His remains wero brought to this city this
afternoon and will be shipped to AIexan-
dria, Va, his home. He was good man
and an expert civil engineer
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-07-26

PERsoNAL.-A letter from Old Point says:
"Col. Herbert, Of AL exandria, formerly OF
the old Seventeenth Virginia, has been here
with his wife and daughter for the past two
weeks. In looking about the fort the other
day he met a sergeant who had served in
his old regiment and whom he had not seen
since the war"
Prof. Blackford, of. the Episcopal High
School, and wife, are at Old Point.
Miss Phil. Wattles is visiting the family
of Mr.. Thomas A. Lee, of Petersburg.
Mr.. VIM. Woolls, formerly Of this city,
but now of New York, is in the city, on a
visit TO his relatives.
Mr.. Jonas Fisher, accompanied by his
daughter, has gone to Norristown, Pa, to
attend the funeral of his brother, Daniel
Fisher, who died on the 22d inst, at the
advanced age of about IS years. This death
leaves Mr.. Jonas Fisher the only survivor
of family Of seven sons.
Mr.. Marion Chalkley, of Richmond, who
has been here several weeks. on 81 visit TO
his college mate, Mr.. H. l.. Price, has re-
turned home, much to the regret of his
friends in this city.
The Baltimore american of yesterday CON
tains picture of Rev. WIN. F. Speake, pas
tor of the Methodist Episcopal church here
in 1863
Mr.. J. r. Cation will leave here to morrow
for Chicago, where he goes on legal business.
Mr. Ernest Allen has returned from his
visit to the Eastern Shore of Virginia.
Mrs. Robert Wheat has gone to Clarke
county to spend the summer.
Rev. G.. II. Norton left here this mornins
on \ trip through the North.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-07-26
COUNTY CoURT-Judge d. NJ. Chichester

COUNTY COURT-Judge d. NJ. Chichester
presiding-The special grand jury summoned at
this term Of court were discharged by the judge
without tramsacting any business, upon the ground
that the list of forty eight grand jurors selected
for the year ending August, 1886, had been mis-
laid and could not he found, and the judge decid-
ed he had no right to 60 outside of the list, and
postponed tho grand Jury business until after the
new list shall have been selected at tho August
term next.
Com. W. Abram Ward, continued until Septem-
Der term Same vs. Fit patrick, two cases, and
same VS.. Frank Thompson, set for trial on We'd
ncSday.
Com. vs. It. T. Johnson, for assault. and same
vs.. Alfred Twyman, charged with larceny, was
continued until August term.
Wm H. LotnaN qualified as Superintendent of
Poor in the sum of five thousand dollars, with
Maj. Z. S. Lacy and II. II. Johnston as his bonds
mc1.
license to keep restaurant at Roslynn was
granted David Stummcts.
Justice Randolph Birch turned into court So
ami Justice DrummonC $3.50 for fines collected
by them for the Commonwealth.
The designations of G. b. Payne. as Justice Of
The Peace: of A. W. Travers, as Constable for
Jefferson district and of Benj Austin as Commits
sioncr of Accounts were received and accepted.
The will Of Levi Jones was admitted 10 pro-
batc.
Administration upon tho estate of Mrs. Mary
H. L. Rotchford was granted to her brother,
Thos. Il. Entwislc. who qualified by giving bond
in the SUN Of $4,000, and W. Wheatlcy, W. s.
Moore, d. q. Watkins l.. E. Uhler aud W. T.
Hesick, were appointed appraisers.
Court al journcd till Wednesday morning next
at 1870 o'clock.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-07-26
MONETARY AND COMMERCIAL.

NEW York, July 26-The stock market open
ed at II o'clock, and first prices showed advances
of 1s to "a per cent. generally, although few
stocks are lower. The market was quiet and about
steady, with the Northern Pacifcs strong.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-07-26
LOCAL NEWS.

For Virginia local rains, followed by fair
weather, variable winds and stationary tenn
perature are indicated. The same condi-
tons will prevail to morrow.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-07-26

TIE OLD TRUcK.-The old truck of the
Relief Hook and Ladder Company, of this
city, which since the purchase of the new
one has been undergoing repairs by Mr.. J..
A. Cogan, was to-day shipped by that gen
tleman to the Mayor of Concord, N. c., of
which place it will become part of the lire
apparatus. The truck has been repaired,
reprinted and put in thorough order.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-07-26

ARM BRoKEN.-DIr. William Simms,
workman at the Columbia Brick Works,
near this city, had one of his arms broken
there this morning by getting it caught in
one of the machiues. He was brought to
this city where his injuries were attended
by DR. Jones'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-07-26

CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATES.-As stated
in the GAZETTE on Saturday the democrats
of Loudoun and Louisa counties held meet
inss Saturday evening and elected delegates
to the Congressional convention which meets
in this city on August 9Th. Loudoun coun-
ty chose twenty. eight delegates favorable
to the nomination of Capt. ]. w. Foster, of
that county, for Congress, and private dis
patches received here from Louisa to-day
say that that county sends solid ny Lee
delegation to the convention.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-07-26
DIED.

Killed by M explosion, near Columbus, Ga,
Saturday morning, Juno 81, 1856, ALBION N.
HURDLE, in the forty-sixth year of his age. He
leaves y wife and three children to mourn thor
loss. Gr-F Funeral will take place from his late
residence on north Washington street. to morrow
lruesday) afternoon, at 5 o'clock. Relatives and
acuiaintances respectfully invited.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-07-26
DEREY'S HARNESS OIL SOAP.

DERRY'S HARNESS OIL SOAP.
Three sizcs-$1. SO and Csc sizes; the finest
article in tho world for harness. For sale by
fcb27 W. F. CREIGHTON & 60.
WE HAVE Just received q large lot of UN-
w BLEAClIED PEPEREL JEANS DRAW
ERS, patent stay; sizes % to at; goods that have
NJ ways sold at soc; arc now selling at doc at
my14 - =. AMOS 3. SLAYMAKERS.
DOvININE OR THE VITAL PRINCIPLES of
ID Beef and Mutton concentrated most vaua-
BILE article for infants nvalids and dyspeptlcs, In
bottles at 60 cts. and 81 each.
ic21 +. ). LEADBEa1Eh q bhO.
MY TRAPS. ROACH TRAPS, FLY FANS,
WATER COOLERS and other seasohahle
goods for sae at low prices at So King street. cor
ncr of Royal, by
my21 ]. I. CREIGHTON Y SON.
yTTIRE-COyERED DOOR AND WINDOW
w FRAMES and SCREEN WIRE of assorted
widths, in quantities to suit, at IS King street,
corner of Royal.
my21 J. I. CREIGHTON & SON.
FINE pERFUMERY .;:,,,. Mar
Blue Brlle of Scotland, Trailing Arbutus, Tally
Ho, Mar.chal Mel Rose and Alpine Violets &C
je2s JOHN d: n: I.oHl ::
ICE CREAM FREEZERs AND ENAMELED
i PRESERVING KETTLES, of various sizes,
wholesale and retail by
IT. CREIGHTON & SON,
my21 Corner King and Royal SITS.
NREAT CHANCE FOR CHEAP AND GOOD
VI SHIRTS-A. B. s. SHIRTS reduced to Goo u
piece, or So so per half dozen, to close out sur
plus stock AZ
ian22 AMOS B. SLAYMAkERS.
DAT, ROACH and BED BUG POISONS of sew
u eral kinds for sale by
apo f. S. LEApBEATER & BRO.
I II ITCHEN, CRYSTAL AND PEERLESS
II Securing Soaps, for sale by
an04 J. C. MILBURN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-07-26

SUPPOSED ATTEMPT AT RoRBEEY.-Mrs.
Robert French on going from her parlor to
one of the rooms in the back building of her
residence on Pitt street, near Prince, about
dark yesterday evening, was much frighten-
ed at being seized by the dress by an un.
known man who was concealed in the room.
Mira F. screamed when number of, gentle
men in the neighborhood who were sitting
at their front doors at the time, ran to her
assistance, but before they reached the room
the man rushed into the yard, scaled the
back fence and made his escape. 1t is sup.
posed tie man concealed himself in the
house for the purpose of robbing it, but be-
ing surprised at Mrs. French's entrance to
the room. ssized her to prevent her lighting
q match, which she was about to do, and
pushing her aside made his escape.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-07-26

FUNERALs.-The funeral of the late John
W. Horseman, formerly of this city, who
died in Washington on Friday last, took
pace yesterday. The remains were brought
here on the 3 O'Clock boat and escorted to
the Southern Methodist cemetery by East
cru Lodge. No. Z, of Washington. and Sa.
repta and Potomac Lodges, |. Q. 0. F., OF
this city. The funeral was largely attended.
The funeral of Mr.. William B. Bartle, who
died on Thursday last. took place from St.
Marv's church this morning, and was large
" ATTENDED, Ma was celebrated oy Kew.
Fnt,-r d Wolf md the remains were IN
teri ~ ST. MarA's cemetery, whence they
were IL W d nv the members OF the Co.
lunbia FIR. E"g.ne Co. and delegations
from the other fire companies of the city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-07-26

COLLECTOR SHELTERED. The transfer from
Capt. II. Shepherd as collector of inter
nal revenue for this district under the tenn
porary commission to himself in the con-
frmed appointment, took place at Staunton
on Friday under the supervision OF General
F. d. Seweli, chief of revenue agents, in
charge Of transfer. A count OF all the
stamps in the district was made, and foots
up $3.50, 600. The Inspector said the SEIZED
ules prepared in Captain Shepherds office
for transfer and exhibit we're superior to
auy he had ever seen, and his familiarity in
this particular branch of the service runs
through term of nearly twenty years. He
spoke of Captain shepperd as one of the
very best collectors in the service. The
collections from the date Captain Shepherd
took charge OF the office, May 16, 1885, to
July %, 1856, amounted to 5000 G3O29. In
the bonded warehouses at the date OF the
transfer there were 2lS,71S gallons of tax
able spirits. There are twenty.seven coun-
ties and three cities in the district, and in
addition to this city there were stamp.
Offices at Lynchburg, Staunton, and Liberty.
The following stamp deputies were present
at the Office on Friday: Upton D. Jennings.
Lynchburg; Graham Clayton, Liberty, and
Samuel L. Monroe, of this city. AS hereto.
fore stated, the proposed removal of head
quarters from Staunton to Warrenton has
been postponed, Congressman Daniel and
Tucker both being opp osed to the change.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-07-26

Ms- R. T. Ice Camp, Confederate Veterans, are
hercby notified to meet at tho Columbia Engine
House, tomorrow, Tuesday evening, at 4:3O
o'clock, to attend the funeral of their late com.
rade, Albion N Hurdle. By order:
w. A. SHOOT, Commander,
EDGAR WARFIfL Id, Adutant
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-07-26

Chicago, July 2G.-August Wheat "a TIC.
Corn frmor; Aug 10A. Oats iirmer Aug ~ v.
Pork strong and higher August So 40. Lard
steady Aug ST 55.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-07-26

SHovELs, SPADES, RAKES HOES, FORKS
y and other Garden Tools, in great variety and
at low prices, wholesale and rotail, at SO King,
corner of Royal street, by
anil ]. T.CREIGHTON &sON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-07-26

Three sizcs-$1. so and 25c sizes; the finest
article in tho world for harness. For sale by
fcb27 W. F. CREIGHTON & GO.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-07-26

NEW YORK. July 2G.-stocks dull and gencr-
ally heavy. Money easy at laa:i Cotton easy !;
upiands 99.16; Orleans ga; futures opened
steady Flour dull and heavy. Wheat shade
bctcr and quiet. Corn laa't.c better. Pork dull
at $40 81 kalO G2ia. Lard weak at st 10.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-07-26

DARB FENCING WIRE at the present time is
ID very low in price. We have large stock
and those in want will do well to call on US before
buying JAS. +. CARLiN & Suns,
ie16 Alexandrla, Va
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-07-26

HANDSOME assortment of country-made
n SPRING CAsSIMERES for boys and men;
very cheap and good just received at
ro,1o AMOS B. SLAYMAKER'S.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1886-12-29

er heads, and bespoke the gleeful hol-
iday to the young iolks.
The streets We're lively all day with
amusing scenes enacted by our color
ed population. The most perfect
good humor prevailed among them
till towards 3 clock, when the Amas
whiskey began to take effect: OF
course they qua,reled, and then a
general rough and tumble fight ensu-
ed. Pistols were brought out, but
they wouldn't fire, and With the eN-
ception of several broken noses and
battered heads, nobody was hurt. We
understand several of the parties have
bee.. reported to the Town Council,
but as it was Nmas and 20 special
harm done, we hope they will be let
off with reprimaNd.
The small boys fun was helghten-
ed by masquerade riders of both class
es. The day closed with a pleasant
party at Mr.. j. S. Plowden's.
On Monday evening as a continual
ton of the Xmas, there was large
gathering at the Central Hotel.