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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-11-22
READY FOR THE TOMB.
Preparations for the Burial of Ex-Presi-
dent Arthur.

New YORK, Nov. 20
After the choral funeral service in the
church OF the Heavenly Rest Monday, the
family of ex-President Arthur, the pail
bearers and the immediate friends will be
conveyed by special train, provided bv Mr.
Chauncey NJ. Depew, to Albany shortly in
advance OF the 1870 train, which will bear
the body. At Albany Bishop Doane will per
form the burial service.
Messrs. Gresham, Lincoln, Hatton and
Chandler. members Of Mr.. Arthurs cabinet,
were among the callers at the deceased Pres
ident's residence this afternoon, and accepted
the invitation to act as pail bearers. Dis
patches were received from Judge Samuel
Blatchford, stating that Chief Justice Waite,
Justices Harlan and Gray and himself would
attend the funeral.
In response to various offers Of different
organizations to join in the cortege in uniform
or otherwise. Mr.. McMchael SAYS that ,appre-
cisting the courtesy of these offers, he still is
obliged to add that in order to prevent the
obsequies of the ex President from assuming
an appearance of display, it has been decided
not to accept the tender of the formal psrtic-
ipstion of any military or civic organization, !,
as there is to be no parade, the funeral being
private. No provision will be made for the
carry ing to Albany of any persons other than
members of the family and pail bearers. No
committees or delegations of any kind will
accompany the body, which will oe taken by
rail directly to the cemetery beyond Albany,
where the interment takes place.
Speaker Carlisle has designated the follow,
ing representatives a committee to represent
the House at the funeral of the ex-President
Frank Hiscock. chairman, A. S. Hewitt, w.
D. Kelley,W. NJ Springer. Thomas b. Reed,
Gin Wellborn, w. w. Phelps,C. c. Matson,
John ID. Long, Daniel Ermentrout. Robert
r. Hit, Bsriah wilkins, J. T. Heard.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-11-22
THE SUNDAY LAW.
HOW fremont street ApOthecary
Showed His Displeasure OF the Law
Its Effects on the Public.

BosToN, Nov. 81.
In obedience to the recent decision of the
Supreme Court and the consequent order OF
the police commissioners, all barber shops,
apothecary and cigar stores in the city were
supposed to be closed today, although there
were many evasions of law. The attempted
enforcement of the old Sunday blue laws
caused no little Inconvenience and discomfort
to the general public, although there was a
ludicrOus as well as serious side of the case.
Oue fremont street apothecary store was an
object of considerable interest the proprie.
tor having shown his displeasure BY drsping
his soda fountain tumblers, bottles, etc,
with Grape, while in the centre of the large
window lay copy of the Revised Statutes
also draped and open at chapter 98, which re
lates to the observance OF Lords day" In
this as well as other drug stores were posted
humorous notices, giving the reason for clos
ing. Many cigar stores connected with
hotels kept open all day and some down tow n
confectionery stores were also open. The
closing of the barber shops was felt most
at the hotels, and many were the complaints
heard on all sides.
In some hotels the BARRIERS, instead of open
ing their shops took private rooms up stairs
and there shaved the guests of the house. In
others the barber shops were ostensbly
closed but guests were admitted by cards
from the office. At police headquarters it
was ascertained and no special effort was
made to have the laws enforced by putting
on extra officers. The officers were given
instructions not to arrest any man who per
sisted in keeping his shop open, nor to close
his shop, therefore, in order to test the law
some complaints will have to be made before
the case can be brought up and it is probable
that several parties will be brought into court
beeore the end of the week
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-11-22

You cannot afford to waste time in expert
menting when your lungs are in danger
Consumption always seems at first only a
cold. DO not permit any dealer to impose
upon you with some cheap imitation OF DIR.
Kings New Discovery for Consumption,
Coughs and Colds, but be sure you get the
genuine. Because he can make more profit
he may tell YOU he has something Just as
good or just the same. Don't be deceived,
but insist upon getting DIR. Kings New Dis
covery, which is guaranteed to give relief in
all Throat, Lung and Chest affections. Trial
bottles free at Devine & Coughlin's.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-11-22
Navy Yard at Bath.

BATH, Nov. 20
Senator Frye and Congressman Dingley
and Boutelle arrived here this noon. This
afternoon was spent in an inspection of Baths
facilities for ship building, for the location of
a navy yard. This evening a banquet was
given in honor of the distinguished visitors
at the Sagadahoc House, which was partici-
psted in by large number of citizens, inclu-
ding Mayor Wakefield, President Sewell of
tie Maine Central railroad, Gen. Thomas
Hyde and others.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-11-22
Accidentally Shot.
Especial to the Kennebec journal.

Special to the Kennebec journal.
RICHMoND, Nov, 81.
As Carol Parks, young lad, was exam
ining a revolver, this afternoon, the weapon
accidentally discharged, the ball taking effect
in the right shoulder of Zaganelli Luigi, an
Italian. The bullet, of 30 cahbre, passed
through his shoulder and was cut out of his
back, some six inches from the wound, BY
Drs. Pierce and Emmons. Luigi is doing
well and lays no blame on the boy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-11-22
Charles Cosgrovel

Who has not been able TO attend to his busi-
ness for years, was interviewed by our re-
porter yesterday. and says For wears was
troubled with Bright's disease of the Kidneys.
The doctors gave me up. Through an
Eastern friend obtained bottle of Sulphur
Bitters. took fve bottles and now | am
almost well. Keith sells them.-San Fran
cisco Call nov22d&wlt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-11-22
rwENTY-ONE DEAD CATTLE.
The Result of Mad Dogs Bite in Ne
bTaska.
LINCOLN. Ne

LlHCULS, ANtD., NDF. 70.
The cattle plague among the herds on the
Blue River, 40 miles southeast of here, still
continues. About two months ago a mad
dog was seen TO enter two pastures and bite a
number of cattle in those ranches. Thirteen
of the animals died within AZ days after
they were bitten. Eight others have died
at different periods since and it 10 impossible
to tell where the fatality will end.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-11-22
The Prince OF Highwaymen Die With
His Boots On.
FT. kEOGH, Moi

The remains of Jim Swan alias Sheppard,
prince of Western highwaymen, have been
found among the Big Horn mountains. He
escaped from q sheriff some time ago with the
handouts on and was never caught after
wards. He died from starvation, as his m an
acles prevented him from procuring food. A
knife and revolver, with the chambers empty,
was found beside him.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-11-22
POSTMASTER GENERALS REPORT
For the Fiscal Year Ending June,
1886.
WAsHINGToN, Nov. 20.

w AsHING NVF
The Postmaster Generals annual report
for the last fiscal year gives a general ac-
count of the postal service and matters con-
nected with it, with comparisons, observa.
tions and recommendations of intrust and
utility.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-11-22
nov2deodlm mr. Up
HOW 1T AFFECTED THE DEACON.

, This IL n deacon of an ortho-
dox church. You would MT
think 50, but he Is. 1t is not
often that no Is seen In this con-
dition. Has he been drinking?
| Oh, no | lie is perfectly sober,
but ooh, so happy" Perhaps
you wonder why. | will tell
YOU. He has just tried for tho
first time n chew of the famous
"Happy Thought" wave limo
plug tobacco, and 1t tasted so
good, and so much like it used
10 taste in the good old days
behind tho schoolhouse fence,
that the deacon felt that he had
renewed his youth. He felt 30
good, he stood On his hands, as
you SEQ In the picture, jnst as
] he used TO in the old school
house yard. Happy Thought"
; wave line plug Is the finest to-
costs no more than other and
md needs but one trial TO prove
10 cents. All grocers sell II now.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-11-22
COMPARISON WITH OTHER COUNTRIES.


The entire length of all railways employed
by the United States nearly equals the COM
bined extent of those of all other countries of
the world, while the other post routes more
than quadruple the total of any single people
besides; and, by the latest reports received,
the mileage last year of our mail transports
ton exceeded by more than l25, 900, 900 miles
the service rendered TO any other government.
OF postoffices no other nation has one-third
our number; a marked feature of advantage
to our people and liberality 10 policy. We
expend annually more money than any other
to maintain postal facilities.
PosToFFIcEs AND PosTMAsTERs.
When the fiscal year 1886 closed, the post
offices of the United States numbered 1854,
besides 497 branch offices or stations. By
advancements at the quarter-yesrly periods,
upon the showing of their returns, 32 offices
had been, during the year, added to the Pres
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-11-22
THE FINANCIAL EXHIBIT.

The financial condition Of the postal SER
vice for the year has improved beyond e1pec-
tation. Although the revenue fall short of
the expected total by S64 900, the expendi-
lures have been limited to S5l 900 900, and
the deficiency i. diminished within that of
the year before. being below Sc, 900, 900, ex-
elusive of Pacific railroad service. The last
three wears have sustained the effects of the
reduction of letter postage from three to two
cents of rates of second-class matter by one
half, and of doubling the unit of weight of
first-class; the heaviest checks upon its re-
ceipts which the service ever suffered
Telegram-herald., 1886-12-18
WEST SIDE NOTES.

Levi Averiu. uncle Of T. T. Averill, was
taken suddenly i'll yesterday while in the
ALTERS store on West Bridge-st. He was
al On couch and a doctor summoned
who admin. tered to MS wants, after which
BE vas able 20 ride 70 lis home in sleigh.
S.. Council 70. l.. Order of chosen
friends yave their seventh ball and hrst
masausraie a. their hall on West Leonard
SO last u glt. F0rters orchestra furnished
TOE music. AMI the attendance was good.
thus netting a neat sum 20 their treasury.
PhlEo Fritz. - Gisslsr & Fritz. set up"
Tie rl-ars 20 The bows yesterday n honor Of
n 1auueiac s0y which arrived 81 his house
ou --uc>ugst
rohu Fenwuk. a ten-year-old boy. fell
from sleigh on West Fulton St. yesterday,
snd al 1e .s.d up week from the effects
~ -hs fall.
Several ~ the West side business men
were 0asnv ENGAGED yesterday trimming
1u .rei- stores Win eYergreeas for Christ
as
The remains Of Mrs Rice Who was found
fai her hei Thursday morning, were
.ase1 ta sparta YESTERDAY Tor burial.
george otiTers IS confined 70 his bel from
the r.s-tes be received thursday afternoon
1e 5npinE from a moving train.
Prank Emmsr held he lucky auin Der on
ar-e box ratified 11 a. Fred EmmeT =
plsee l1rs'fF evening
frs3. painting ~ scene Jn Grand
e.ev - raf'ed or ~ 4 ". otrAlsl' =
a nr sore tonight
fT fs,nor of West leonard e.. has n.
..asl rem successful squirrel huat al
lea &C.
N-. + E Her-hsv - .oritnsr e.. ief.
yesterday t1- few lays vSta- ka'smszoo.
ST. and Mr- Tony -chrs-.z ~ Fourth
e. s-s rejoicing over a twelve pound so1.
sis. fern.s BOSNIAN ~ Ws7iani. =
visiting sn IS on the IS ssf SHE
flss ella Worm'ey. of Foartl 81. hss
-a.arDd homs from Detroit.
N-- F.soisni. ~ fscsson-st. has gone
3, DETROIT ar e. brief Fis-
er.s -chat7 of rst~sv. has returned
rnr.s f-sn far t.~f
n- Asrsh, bss returned from his ,rip
tn lsasts
Frances las returned f-om ths
nrh
I'm q wsz s. down v''h rheums.
rs.a
rfH HrRsLr~ fs1 f.
$50 ies
s afa-
Telegram-herald., 1886-12-18

Way They wsss not Purchased in Grand
t.Af5id.

81 ~ They Were uof Purchased VA erahd
Rapids
The. atr wbich of ate seems % nave
1niusss sll publishing mi-chisgOus. unIe-
liable -um0rs without taking ne trouble 10
.ls-stsa's or make any eAplsnatiou last
n.ztt stated that lufayO sahie comment was
heard around town because the new uni
.orus i0f Wa-zours band were not pHr-
chased here thai it eas claimed the money
ass raised here and should have been spent
rere II aus .nch continent as oecn heard
ir Nas made oq persons who know - little
-1agt t-e lnal. cr IS the reporters OF the
ItlIn.
4ae facts are that before ordering the uai-
.0.ms tie s-nt.euen having charge Of the
matter conierred with fhe leading clothing
meu 80 fh.. cty and found that the suits
r.l.l NOT he made here a. chespiy as by
Hrfl nf4Alng 3 speciality 0f such work it IS
s-l knosn thai there is but htle prOnt ln
rs KING uniforms. Tor a merchant tailor, and
Autr talking 1lth The dealers here the gen
feiuan re.Ilesfei Charles BodensIsin. If
me ~'a- ll0tl ng House 20 write FOR pro-
rosals from outside parties. lie dld so and
iram the half dozen or more replies received
&, VAS decided tina, .he oe-J terms were
11.red by Nr. pettib0ue, II Cincinnati,
Wl1 makts slecialty oi such ~0rA anu
ne was given the order for the coats. belts
ANA helmets The pants viii be made
aere tLers Being no reason for sending the
order Tor them outside the city. The oelts
and ne NETS could not be made IN the city,
ana ior reasons given above the dealers here
could nor make the coats. with epaulettes
and other ornaments unless at a price
mura higher than that Of the specialist.
The clothing dealers of the city express
themselves as entirely satisfied with the
action of the committee ID awarding the
cOnfraC-.
Ano.her instance Of the Ie1fsr's unre-
liability IS found in another item, publish
sd .ast evening 10 which il vas stated that
.Le uniforms had already arrived, and the
reporter proceeded 20 describe them al
length. in his imsginstion-while in fact
they will not oe finished for month or six
weeks yet.
2 - uolr fi4> ~ think about the neri Sun
Day TELEGRAH HERALD. II you de-
Telegram-herald., 1886-12-18

From twenty 70 thirty HAlion goo
pine. go acre, of Cedsr. - ppp ties. 00e
posts about three million shing e. about
four millions lumber. and from three "a
faur millions Oh skidds A fine mill wei
ioo-ied espsbieof catling ffOu 81 to l5,
thousand shingles per lay. forty 20 uity
Thousand lumber per dsy and supplies of al
kinds on hand, and plenty OF pine can he
had ia vicinity A. most reasonable rates
enough To run mill ten years. fourteen
teams in excellent c0ndl Ion, and a complete
Ouiht TINS j. for sac az bargain Of d
lifetime. Address. for full particulars. of
a. X. AHIi-pEi.
Opposite Sweets Hotel. LOyelt block.
Grand Rapids, Mich.
Telegram-herald., 1886-12-18
FisLo OFFICERS
Tee 2EtsEssy Sessr.l Readers Dscisiea
Esiaslss - Fnetr Elecs08.


Al the res 1ssf et Adlu1sul tieesrai lohn
Robertson. Atl3rneg General fssz4rt 1zs
f-s.ssfei q sslsi3u - - the stborty ~
The eosnaaiss,orsf ..flesrs ~ 4 regiment ~
'sgs rreoqs O. aa9El rules sd res z.a,,,a aS
IT, tle xeserun4ent " t1slr rex u4saL. es-
p-c az ven regard - The s4-etlyl ~ ned
y..aeFs $50 9sf ser l1z c-4le - larf
rtari las e1ser la1eF t1s .a~ p pf-scrics
r4t lf f1e r-le- sDa reEalsrl.ls aud
llaeg & 1ss q reg en q rFlt to EHt- t1e
ua- lor Rlt.1 81 aft- ~ IL eletleI Az
...n-F ls-z4r a4ll-s tle Iao Ha1
haa-.I 3 saaatst-,i statutes on tte slt eef
al il-u e. uFes-e. q - hls opinion llat
rlf The organization - any ceup8rF or
regiment ~ ta~ 4tepuen II suy roles iy
taa sarl. As - fhs ueth1i oI -l-.- --on or
lae time tsr s.lca o6l ffs afe % - e, "a
b. azsig to affect .nilrIs4s.Y ne e-ec'easy
aI car state Aaltz ne Stzte Militia. Board
ean a. a1s iinle IS ant slel flrta-F rlies a.
in b u.lkems-l are us~dvl % remedy tae
i.ft.lltty'
Telegram-herald., 1886-12-18

Ias report thsi futile Bros sFe shout to
tai 4, denied oy the senior nelnoeg of ths
llm Nb0 stated Yesterday taat thefr b.z
Aai grown 50 ~ late that they have sept
West cor younger brother fo assist them.
Iaeg wiI sfar. q sranCl clite soon after } 8
r-r.rr non a
Telegram-herald., 1886-12-18
Arthur Meigs & Co.'s
Palace Grocery.
II AND 70 SOUTH DIYISl0N-ST.
Will make their usual Christmas Display on a much
larger scale than last year.
II AND 70 SOUTH DITISlON-ST.
Commencing Saturday, Dec. l8,

VIII have open for inspection the most elegant and extensive
line of very Fancy Groceries and Imported Table LuNure
Conectons etc. shown in the State Consisting in part
of Finest Table Rasin in Fancy Christmas Boxes and Car
toons, ranging in price from 30 cents to $500
Extra French Prnes and French Crysalzed Fruits in
handsome Lithograph Boxes
81. s Fry Sons Bristol Eng) Chocolate Creams and
Bonbou in very elaborate Boxes great variety all new
styles and entirely different from last season From 25 cent
to $500 each.
Peer Frean Cos" G.ondon, Eng) Desert Biscuit in
handsome enameed boAconly lot brought to this cv
These goods unlike anything ever seen here and well
worth looking At.
We viii also have many and novel IDEAS in Confec
tions and commencing SArrrDsr D7e Is and until SAT-
rRpAY the 25h. We v1 sell Good Mixed Candy cents per
pound three pounds for 90 cents Best Band made Creams
including Finest Chocolates pound box. At 20
pound box - cents. hVe pound hov 80 GENTS Beautiful
original Picture Cards given with each pnrc ase
Grapes Bananas me Latng Apqe- Polished Table Nuts.
ETC. etc. e-c.
And last ~ not least shall show fus hne ~ Christ
mas Cgars-Pure Havana and RI finest quality gilt orna-
mentea boxes each containing 3 cigars Pnee 500
Everything .upsrior. eseisnt eulsnaaly clerks and
prompt delivery.
TELEPHONE 432.
Telegram-herald., 1886-12-18
Transparent C4ndy Toys,

And fall assortment of Christmas Tree
Ornaments ~ the Central Candy Store, l05
M0uroe-st.
Telegram-herald., 1886-12-18

2 His uolr tim> ~ think about the ,eIf Sun
Day TELEGRAM HERALD. II you ie-
sire dsireTsd ard 10 uot take the Gaiiy yO's
c0fi h5rc 4 for ~ cents per monh or 81 per
g,,lr " gdrqnce
Telegram-herald., 1886-12-18

One-haf interest IN a business paying
5000 Ter vear. net profit, including mill.
pine, etc can be purchased at bargain.
Address A r. ANIIsDEi.
LOvett Block, Grand Rapids, Mich.
Telegram-herald., 1886-12-18
The Central Candy store

Is the place 10 buy your Boston Chips But
Iercups. Mixed Candies of every grade, Figs,
Dates, Nuts and Oranges.
NJ A FoRNBY.
lU3 hOnrOe-st.
The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1886-04-20
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
A Wedding of Two Well-KnOwn
Young People Which Will
Take Place This Morning.

The wedding of Miss Sallie Porter,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. L. J. Por-
ter, old and highly respected citizens
of this city, and herself a Young lady
of many accomplishments and excel
leUt traits OF character, will take
place this morning at o'clock. The
bridegroom, Mr.. ;. B. Robertson, is
bookkeeper for the large implement
works of Parlin, OrendOrfi IL Co..
Kansas City, and is widely known
and esteemed. not only for business
ability but for manly worth and in
tegrity. The ceremony will take
place in the Christian church, Rev. Il.
p. Haley, uncle OF the bride. officia-
ting. The church has been beauti-
fully decorated with floral designs,
and Prof. Chance will perform the
wedding march in his own iuimitable
manner. There Will be no attendants.
Messr>. Robbins and Agev. of the
church choir, acting "a usher>. After
the ceremony the bridal pair will 90
Immediately to the depot, when they
will take the train for CarrolltOn, Mo.
where they will be the guests of the
grOom's parents for a short time.
They will then go to kansasCity, where
they will occupy suite of
rooms with the brides aunt,
Mrs. L. u. Haley. The list
of presents is both large and IN sever
al instances costly and beautiful.
them may be mentioned a
large oil painting, handsome embossed
leather rocker, horse and buggy, solid
silver tea set and salver, check for
$50, silver forks, spoons, ETC., rose
and rose amber water sets, steel EN-
craving beautifully framed and many
other articles. The BAZoo tenders its |
to the future Mr.. and |
Mrs. Robertson, and trusts that the
gift of happiness and the sunshine of /
prosperity may ever be theirs.
The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1886-04-20
Alya A. Abbott Arrested.

Alva 4. Abbott, a yagabOnd printer,
whose respectable parents reside in this
city, Is again in trouble. Abbott came
here about a month ago from st. Louis,
where he had been during tie winter.
After a short sojour1 he went to Warsaw,
where he secured situation on the Times.
Yesterday telegram was received from
there by the BAZOo, saying that he had
been arrested during the forenoon, charged
with stealing so IRON County Surveyor
Cherrington. The message further stated
that the grand jury was in session and it
was likely the prisoner would be tried
to-day Alva is no good, by large ma
iority. as all who know him will attest
The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1886-04-20
County Court.

Court met yesterday morning, pur-
suant TO adjournment. All Of the
justices were present.
Jesse Hale and VI. Ray appeared
before the court and testified as to the
sanity of Marion Hale. 1t appearing
to the satisfaction of the court that the
said Marion Hale is a hit person for
the insane asylum, and it further APP
pearing that he is without sufficient
estate to support him at the said aSy-
lum, it was ordered that he be sent To
the state insane asylum at Fulton. rs
county patient.
A warrant of $50 was ordered Is
sued TO L. :. Murray, sheriff, for the
admittance fee of Marion Hale to the
state insane asylum and the expense
of conveying him to said asylum.
A dram-shOp license was ordered
issued to Wollstein IL Co., in block
SO, at No. 113 Main street, in the city
of Sedalia, expiring July 1st, 1886.
The contract for grading, dwelling
and seeding the court house square
was awarded to G.. Harmon for sS4,
he being the lowest bidder for said
work.
Court adjourned to meet the first
Monday in May.
The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1886-04-20

The Body Brought From Parsons
On the NJ h ~ Il. Yes
terday Forenoon.

The lOiterers about the depOts of
the stations on the south end of the
NJ, h. IL L road were Mortified yester-
day upon gazing into the interior of
the Adams express companys car, on
the arrival of train No. 154, to OBJ
serve the form of man lying upon a
stretcher. His No. 10 brogans Occu-
pied prominent position, his hands
were folded as one in death, and a
handkerchief was spread over his face,
the general appearance of the body
indicating that it had been mangled
beyond recognition. Express Mes
sengor Farthingham had charge of
the corpse, and as he glanced at the
sight a thrill of horror trav-
ersed his frame and his voice faltered
as he stated that it was the body of a
friend of his, a striker, who had been
shot at Parsons and was being taken
to Lewis station for burial.
Upon arriving ut the latter station
the agent, to his great amazement,
learned of the sickening task of car
ing for a mutilated and uncOffined
corpse, which had fallen upon him,
and with a look OF terror, saw Mr..
Farthingham and his companion mes
Senger lift the stretcher from
its resting place and start
for the door. The unfortunate
agent stOcd near the Threshold. ready
to seize one end Of the cot, on which
laid the head, when, to his intense
horror, one of the messengers slipped
and the corpse rolled headlOng from
the car into the arms of the now ter
rifed agent. The latter caught the
body around the waist, and, while con-
sidering the ACCESSIBILITY of fainting,
one of the legs dropped off, thus re-
vealing to his great relief the fact,
that the so-callei dead striker was but
a stuffed suit of clothes, one of the
legs Of the pants having been torn. 1t
Is needless TO state that great laugh
ter ensued among the numerous spec
tators, many of whom, ut the me-
ment the dummy" fell into the
agents arms, were us thoroughly
as was he himself.