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The Clutches Full of Gentlemen.

Rough fellows Of the olden time! There
is where the Bret Harte idea crops out. The
fellows of the olden time were not rough
fellows, but on the contrary those old fel-
lows who came here first were the bravest
and most chiyalrous men on earth. They
would not have started to come had they
not been brave. And very many of them
were men Of education and well read (not
cultivated as things go now, although
sometimes some Of those gentlemen did not
wear fine clothes. William NJ Stewart,
whacking bull team up in these noun
tains, was man of as much brains, cour
tesy aud bravery as when he sat in the
United States Senate, John Bigler, when
rolling barrels on the Sacramento levee, was
as good man as when John Bigler was
Governor Of California; John r, McCon-
nell, when he had on one boot and one old
shoe and was ragged as to the rear of his
trousers, and while he was "totingn shakes
to the top Of cabin in Nevada City, was
then as fine scholar as this State can boast
of to-day, and he was as learned and polite
and as considerate then as when he after
ward graced the States Office of Attorney
General. We could specify many other In
stances of learned men working at days
work in the oldcn time The gulches in
this country were filled with scholars and
gentlemen who were fighting for fortune
with picks and shoVels. These men had
neither the manners nor the language at
tributed to them by the writers of alleged
California storles,-LGrass Valley (Col.)
Iidings.
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COURT RECORD.

CIRCUIT CoURT-Justice Cox.-Schultz
& Co. vs. Bouts IL Co.; judgment by de-
fault Thomas & Son VS.. Fitzgerald; iudg-
ment by default Robinson VS.. Qulrk; on
uial.
CmMiNL CouRT-Justice Mac cArthur.-
G. A. Whitaker, presenting false vouchers;
on trial.
EouITY CouRT--Justice james. Ready
VS.. Ready; divorce granted. White VS.. Ca
ruthers; appearance of defendant ordered.
Dent vs.. Crafty; appearance of defendant
ordered. Arth VS.. Uhlman ct al; pro con-
fesso against certain defendants ordered.
Burford VS.. Walker ct al; pro confesso
against certain defendants ordered. Young
vs. Hart; sale finally ratified and cause re-
ferred. Davis VS.. Davis; auditors report
confirmed. Martin VS.. Buchley auditors
report confirmed.
POLICE CouRT-Judge Smell Robert
Smith, colored, vagrancy; 90 days IN the
workhouse. Ed Bowman, colored, assault;
three months in Jail. Charles Krepps, lar
ceny: collateral forfeited. WIN. IL. Nolan,
affray; S. or Is days in the workhouse.
John Scanlon, do. collateral forfeited.
Patrick Ford, threats personal bonds. Ella
Shepherd, colored, carrying a razor; $50 or
90 days. Townsend Parker, larceny; restitu-
tiOn ordered
The Washington critic., 1886-01-12
LOCAL BRIEFS.


POSTMASTER CoNGER of Washington, ID.
C., was promptly cured by Red Star Cough
Cure.
The Princeton Alumni Association OF
Washington celebrated their fifteenth ami
versary and also the eighty-third birthday
of DIR. Lindsey, the president of the associ-
alton, at Weckcrs, last night.
SUB Rosa. For sale at news stands.
Mr.. ANDREW L. HILYER will deliver an
essay before the Bethel Literary and His
tor;cal Society tonight, on "Iow Rent and
Taxation Prevent the Distribution Of the
Products OF Labor"
The stockholders of the Eleventh Build
ing Association Of West Washington have
completed their organ zition by the cleo
tion Of Professor Edgar Fri,by as vice
president and Charles z. Will lms as sec
retary. Professor Frisby says the associ-
alton is in bad condition, but s'i solvent.
THE National Indian Defense Association
at their meeting last night decided to hold
a mass meeting at the First Presbyterian
Church on the 92d inst. One lady and
eighteen gentlemen were elected members.
''DocToR, can neither lay nor SET. What
shall | dog' 81 think you had better
roost,' was the reply. Now II the doctor
had prescribed bottle of Salvation Oil, for
the poor fellows rheumatism, 1t would have
relieved his patient at once. 2b cents.
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SOME RECENT ELECTIONS.
Results OF Annual Meetings of Cor
porations and Societies.

Results of Annual Meetings of Cor
Porations and Societies.
A meeting of the board of trustees of the
Corcoran Art Gallery was held last night
for the purpose of eecting officers and en-
ployes Of the institution. 1t was unan-
imously agreed to rc-eect the same persons,
without single exception. The following
are the officers re elected: President, j. q.
Yelling; vice-president, Charles NJ. Mat
thews; secretary and treasurer, Anthony
Hyde; trustees, J. G. yelling, Charles NJ.
Matthews, Anthony Hyde, s. IL. Kauff-
mann, j. G. Mcclure, Professor S. +.
Baird, Edward Clark, Fred. b. McGuire
and Waiter s. Cox; curator, William Mac
Lcod; assistant curator, +. S. Barbarin.
At meeting of the Cosmos Club last
evening in the club rooms on Lafayette
Square, the following officers were elected
for the ensuing year President, DR.. j. s.
Billings; vicepresident,sD sDr. III. G. Yarrow
secretary, Francis T. Bowles; treasurer,
Professor j. r. Eastman trustees, Captain
G. L. Dutton, DR.. ID. l.. Huntingdon, Mr.. S.
IL. Kaufman.
At the annual election yesterday by the
stockholders of the Washington Brick Ma,
chine Company, the following gentlemen
were elected trustees for the ensuing year
G. +. Peck, William +. Mattingly,A. Pollok
George IL. b. White, Charles Jamas Bell G.
+. Macdonald, r. L. Holbrook.
The following officers of the Dashaway
Reform Club have been elected for the Gu.
suing year: President Joseph III. Hilton
vice-president, James II. Williams; record
ing secretary, r. o. Polkinhorn; chaplain
Rev. Levi H. York; organist, Miss Carrie
Brookfield chorister, William Boyd; execu
tive committee, J. H. Hilton, j. IL. Williams
George d. Biggs, II. o. Polkinhorn, A. S
Dent, George q. Rice and Adam Funk.
At meeting to-day of the directors o.
the National Fair Association, elected yes
terday, the following officers were unani
mously elected for the ensuing year: Presi
dent, Horatio Browning; yice-president
John F. Olmstead; secretary, George r
Repetti.
The following directors OF the National
Bank Of the Republic were elected to-day
DIR. d. b. Clarke, w. j. Sibley, w. A. Nor
risop, W. X. Riley, j. l.. Norris, A. A
| Wilson, I. Il. Waggaman, L. X. Colds
| borough, o. {. Green.
| The following directors of the Central Ma
tional Bank were elected to-day: Samue
Norment, James l.. Barbour, j. Ii. God
dard, William b. Webb, ii. Browning, b
Charlton, Henry Dickson, William +
Clark, o. T. Thompson, &. A. Beavans am
| Levi Woodbury.,
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VEST WASHINGTON.

At the meeting of the Citizens Equitable
BuilGing Association last night at Goddard IS
Hall, Professor Frisbie was chosen vice
president, and Mr. @. p. Williams was
elected secretary, as Mr.. King declined
election on account of pressure OF business.
A motion by Mr.. Mend that the entire di-
rtetory be declared vacant was lost as the
regular election would take place In April.
Everything is now harmonious, and conf
dcnce has been completely restored. The
president stated this morning that the
affairs Of the association were In most
prosperous condition, and the surplus funds
were all invested In good solid real estate
The best evidence of the restored confidence
is the extent and aacrity with which pay
ments Of back dues, etc, were made. All
fines for non-payment OF dues last month
were remitted on condition that they pay
up Immediately for the last and the present
mt nth This had a wonderful effect upon
the ttocl holders, ana both the secretary aud
the treasurer were kept very busy for some
time, as the receipts amounted to about
$4,000, which was far beyond the hopes OF
tle most enthusiastic members.
The police report but one prisoner this
morning-a man arrested for drunkenness.
Mr.. Abraham Herr is conyalescent.
The ice in the river is strong enough to
bear now, but is too rough for skating, much
to the disappointment of the small boy,
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EAST WASHINGTON.

Dr. Huntley, Chaplain of the Senate, and
pastor Of the Metropolitan NJ. Il. Church, will
deliver his popular lecture, entitled "Mis-
UNDERSTOOD" at the Douglass Memorial NJ
L. Church, corner OF Eleventh and III streets
northeast, tonight at 1880.
Three members of the House Naval Com
mittee, accompanied by two naval officers,
made an inspection Of the various shops at
the Navy-Yard to-day.
Both the Albatross and Blake, now at the
yard, are ready to leave on their southern
trips, but are unable to do so until the ice In
the river breaks up.
Mr.. VIM. s. Cowan, the efficient superin-
tendent Of the sail loft at the Navy Yard,
left last week for New York on business
connected with his department.
Immediately after the cold weather
ground will be broken for the erection OF O
large and commodious parsonage for the
Fourth Street NJ, L. Church, between i and
6 streets southeast. 1t will be much more
convenient for the pastor as 1t will adloln
the church. The estimated cost is $4,000.
Mr.. II. o. Emmcns' reception at the
seamen's Bethel Retreat takes place to
morrow evening at 1850. His friends will
please take notice. A fine programme OF
music by Mr,G, W, Havell aud others has
been arranged. The notice for Monday
evening was an error.
The Washington critic., 1886-01-12
dMUSEJfENI'S.

ALnAucu's-Robsona and Crane in "Thc
Comedy of Errors.'
NATIoNAf-Fauny Davenport, supported
by Robert Mantell, In Fedora"
FoRD's-Gus Williams In "Oh, What a
NightW
HERzoG's-M Maud Granger in "Artlclc A."
THEATRE CoNIQUE-Nariety.
DIME MusEuM-Fanny Herring in "The
Erap,h
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Reduced Rates via Pennsylvania
Railroad.

AS has been previously announced
through the local columns of the Washing
ton papers, the Pennsylvania Railroad
Company on Saturday, the 9th instant,
made general reduction in their West
bound rates Of fare, the rates now in vogue
being as indicated below; Chicago, $l3;
Columbus, sl0.50; Cincinnati $ll /;
Louisville, S14.50; indianapolis, $l2; st.
Louis, $l6.50; Detroit, $l2, and a CORE
spending reduction is made to all other West
ern. points reached by this Great Trunk
Line. Passengers would do we'll to call on
the agents OF the company before purchas-
ing their tickets West.
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Fast Time To Annapolis via Balti-
more 4 Potomac Railroad.

Commencing yesterday, the Pennsylvania
Railroad Company established fast train
service between Baltimore, Washington and
Annapolis, daily except Sunday. Leave
Washington o a. M, Baltimore 9:05 a. IN.
arrive at Annapolis 10 a. M; leave Annap-
oils 1855 p. M; arrive Baltimore p. M;
arrive Washington $3.50 p. IN. Round-trip
tickets from Washington So
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DIED.

STCKNEY ON the nth instant, Robert
c. Stickncy, at his residence, 1917 street
northwest, In the nth year of his age.
WHITING.-On the evening OF January TO-
1885, Guy Fairfax Whiting, infant son of Dr.
Guy Fairfax whiting and Alice V. d. Whit
ing.
RUNNELS-On January 0, 1856 at 9 p M,
William A, f., eldest son of William and
Maggie NJ. tunnels, aged 2 years and 0
months
The Washington critic., 1886-01-12

JonN RUDDEN's new furniture and carpet
instalment houses, $50 and 932 Seventh
street northwest. Has the most extensive
stock of furniture, carpets, rugs, mats, oil
hold goods that is needed to make your
home comfortable and attractive can be
purchased at this large double store. His
prices are decidedly the lowest and his
terms the easiest.
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The Baltimore 4 Ohio Railroad

are quoting the following rates; To Chi
cago. S13; to Louisville, Sl4.50; to st. Louis,
Sl650; to Cincinnati, Sll; to indianapolis,
$l2 and Detroit, sl2, and corresponding
low rates to all points in the West, North
west and Southwest. Fast limited express
cars TO destination. Time to Chicago %
hours, Cincinnati 16 hours and st. Louis ~
hours. Limited train for Chicago leaves
Washington at 943 a. IN. aud for Cincin-
natl and st. Louis at p. m. daily. Consult
ticket agents B. &. O. II. X. before purchas-
ing. Offices 6l9 and 1851 Pennsylvania
avenue and station, corner of New Jersey
ayepue and G. street.
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Washington Cadet corps.

Major Charles A. Fleetwood and the staff
and line officers Of the Washington Cadet
Corps, gave grand reception to the rank
and file Of the corps last night at the
armory, ON o street, near Seventh. 1t was
largely attended by the cadets and their
friends, and was very much enjoyed by all
The Washington critic., 1886-01-12

NOTHING surpasses the purity and cnl-
cacy Of American Ball-Blue in impaitlng to
your washing an immaculate clcalness. Ali
propprs have H.
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WASHINGTON CRITIC
WEATHER INDICATIONS.

For the Middle Atlantic States, fair,
slightly warmer weather, preceded by
nearly stationary temperature, north
westerly winds, becoming variable, but gen
orally shifting to southwesterly.
For Wednesday, local SHOWS, with
warmer weather, are indicasod for the lake
regions, and slightly warmer, fair weather
for the Middle Atlantic States.
Thermometer Readings.
Thermometer readings for January II,
1885, q n. m, bo.3; IA, m., 2o.6: If a. M,
sos. January III Mean temperature, w.
maximum, 1894; minimum, G'li mean
relative humidity, 7I1.
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ALecture 10 NIothers.

Mrs. Pollock's lecture to mothers TO-
morrow afternoon at 929 Eighth street
northwest, from 3 to A O'Clock, will be on
the subject: "What can Mothers do TO
have better help in the Nursery, and the
Effects Of frightening Children" All are
invited.
The Washington critic., 1886-01-12
Furniture, Carpets, Blankets,

Comforts and general house-furnishing
goods sold on easy weekly or monthly pay
ments at John Smiths Installment House,
4l3 New Jersey avenue northwest.
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"Aiderney Parry Wagonsy

Fresh Attorney butter, churned every
morning and delivered in ! lb. "Ward"
prints, 45c. per ID. Also cottage cheese;
buttermilll and sweet milk, &c. per qt.
Cream, 15c per pint.
The Washington critic., 1886-01-12

b. II. DOUGLASS & Sons Capslcum
Cough Drops are the result Of over forty
years experience in compounding cough
mixtlres They are the best.
The Washington critic., 1886-01-12

The Portland Drug store, Fourteenth
street and Vermont avenue, is the com
pletest establishment in the city Every
thing fresh and pure and strictly flrst-class.
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CITY SPECIALS.

THE German Cologne sold at the Portland
Drug Store at 75c. and Sl.25 bottle is the
best article ever offered to the public.
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THE TRAVELLERS GUIDE.
ways ans Hours of Ec.tiug In ana
Out OF Washington.
DEPARTURES.

DEPARTURES.
From sixth street Station.
For Roston-s p m. twithout change OF cara)
For New lork-7:i5, Q, 9:i0 Qimitod) and If g.
m.2, $3.50, i:20 and 10 D. m
For Philadclphia-1:ij q, $40 and ii a. m: g
$3.50. 4;g0. 6 and 10 p IN.
For Baltmore-G:35, 7:15, q, 9:i0, 0.50 and II a,
m; 1908 ., $3.50, d;9O, i;s7, $40, G. ';iO aud
Tor Chicago, Cincinnati and st. I.ouls--9jo g.
m. and i:l0 u. m.
For Buffalo. Emira and IIarrisburg-9;50 II.
For Annapois-7:i3 q. M, 1905 and i;e7p. VI.
For Pope's Creek Linc-7.i5 a. M, d!i0 u. N.
on week days only.
For Aloxandria-G, 7l0, 0:25, t1:0f, it3j a. M;
900, 4:e3, 4.S5, 0;Oi, sos and ii37 p. m.
For Richmond and the South-0 and ii:o1 u.
m, and i:35 p. m.
For Cincinnati louisville and ST. Louis-7
=, except Sundaysl q. m. and 5]0 p. M
For Fort Monroe, Newport News and Nor
=. foik-l1 q; m. Except Sundays)
tcr AcSandtin, Leesbnrg and Round Hill
y n. IN. daily except sunday and 1.2j u. IN.
From B. e. %. station.
For Daltimore--5. $50, GiD, 7:3O, $50 md 10 n.
m; 1910. lAo, 3:l5, $3.50, 1870, 4slO $40, $40,
For Angp99gSolls.6:iO (sundays 500 IA. M; 1910
For Point OF Rocks, Frcderlck-7:iO a. M; 4a)
and 5:9i p. m.
For llarper,,s Ferry and shenandoah valley
b:30, $40 and O:l3 a. M; $50 and 1910
For Gaithersburg $40 and $50 u. M
1880, 4:io, 500, s:55 and ii:20 p. IN.
For lIagerstown-5:3 p. m.
For Chicago-9A3 n. m, 1910 p. m.
For Pttsburg-gA3 a. M, S:55 p. m.
For New Orleans (eSpress)-5:30 a. m.
For CINCINNATI, Louisville and st. Louis j aud
1910 y. IN.
ARRIVALS
At sixth street station.
From Boston-?:15 p. m. (ESpress).
From New York and Philadelphia and
1880 q. M; 1A5. e;ij, i,7:iO, 90o and lOl5
From Baltimore-030, g, 1895, s.iJ, 0:95 and
1850 a. M; li5, 2i5, 4, 550 7:i0, 8, 0:oj,
and 10:15 p. m.
From chicago, Sc. Louis and CincInnati--G:9o
:. and 9:25 a.. M; 5:50 and p. m.
From Annapolis-S:40 a. m.; 2l5 and ESQ y. m.
From Buffalo, Elmira and Harrisburg -9:25 u.
IN. and 3 =. IN.
From Richmond and the south-1O:30 q. nn.;
$40 and II p. m.
From ,d A,doSaangSdtaI,lsao, osS, sos, $50, s:9!,
$40, iIo, $50 7:e5 o:i5, o:iO and II y. m
From Cincinnati, Louisville and ST Louis-S
q. m. daily except Sunday; $50 p. III,
From Fort Monroe, Newport News and Nor
folk-3AOp. m daily except Sunday.
From Round Hill, Leesburg and Alexandria.
S's5a. IN. and i:i0 p. m. The evening train
does not ran on Sundays.
At B. a. q. station.
From Baltmore-12:20, G:90. $40, $3.50 0:8j, 1895
and 1l:15 a. m. 1:5p, Sunday 3:i5 D. M.
$50, 4:30, $40, 5:?J 6:35, 8, S:i6 and 10 p. m
From Annapolis--S:30 a. m. Q0:S0 on Sunday,
1:50 and 5:e5 p. m.
From Point of Rocks and Frederick--S2j n. rn /;
4.22 and S:i5 p. m.
From larper's Ferry and Shenandoah Valley
9.iS n. M; $50 and S:17 p IN.
From Gaithersburg-7:J0 S:25, 9.i9 q. m; 1906,
$40, d:s2, 5:3D and S:l5 p. m.
From Hagerstown-9:1S a. m. and $3.50 p. m.
From Chicago and Plttsburg-1:e0 4. m. and
O.3O p. IN.
From New Orleans-1:is p. m.
From Cincinnati. Louisville and st. Louis
6.1O a. IN. and 1870 p m.
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"Alderney Dairy " agons.v

Fresh Attorney butter, churned every
~ morning and delivered In ID. "Ward"
ho,.. prints, 45c. per ID. Also cottage cheese;
o'o' butteimilk and sweet milk, &c. per qt
meaiCream, 15c. per pint.
1'an' The new Pennsylvania tax law exempts
dalIy pA cattle and horses from State taxation.
n.a. Eo. aoia "a ,a,,s .taoJa
The Washington critic., 1886-01-12

Boy In sled--falls off-badly bruised, 81
Jacobs Oil sets him on his feet again.
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Every lady who can reach our store should
not miss the opportunity of at least
seeing these bargains, at
The Washington critic., 1886-01-12
ARRIVALS
At sixth street station.

From Richmond and the south-1O:30 a, M;
3:40 and II p. m.
From AleXundria--12:30 625 sos, $40, s:3J,
1920, 1890 and 1910 n. M; leo 1850, 3:,j,
$40, i:l0, $50, 7:25, 0:i5, 0:40 and II u. IN.
The Washington critic., 1886-01-12

1t will be largely question of who
comes first in this special sale. We
hope you will appreciate our sacrifice
in giving you such bargains, for we
cannot go into the market to-day and
replace these suits at the prices we name.
These are only specimen reductions.
The whole stock has been manipulated
in the interest Of purchasers. We are
giving 10 per cent, discount on all
articles not already reduced in price,
The exceptions to this reduction in
every department are Earl Il Wilson's
Collars and Cuffs, which We are under
contract TO sell at given price. We
have lots of other Collars and Cuffs,
however just as good and much lower
in price,
We will close this evening at p. m.
The Washington critic., 1886-01-12

10 Rosa. For sale at news stands.
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From Cincinnati, Louisville and ST Lous-S
q. m. daily except Sunday: $50 p. N.
From Fort Monroe, Newport News and Nor
folk-3a0p. m. daily except Sunday
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Window Display.
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NAME. o. gao NAME. o. "a

Chicago Markets.
The following summary is by Il. X Plain q
Co., st. Cloud building, Ninth and + streets.
The Washington critic., 1886-01-12

From Round Hill, Leesburg and Alexandria.
Ss5a. IN. and 4.i0 p. m. The evening train
does not run on Sundays.
The Washington critic., 1886-01-12

lot Of Muslin Underwear, comprising Night
Gowns, Chemises, Drawers, Skirts and Corset
Covers, made of fine muslin, latest styles,
trimmed with rows of embroidery and torchon
lace, at the uniform price of
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-10-19
Adrift Oh Lake Erie in d ScOw,

CHICAGO, Oct. 19.-Last Thursday, dur.
ing the frightful storm which prevailed, Rich.
ard Leonard, Of Newport, Mich, was blown
out into Lake Erie on the small scow United
States. She was miserable craft of about
ten tons and Leonard was at oncs given up
for lost. Last night it was learned that al.
ter riding out the terrible gale from begin
ming to end, two days and nights, the scow
bsached at Avon, Ohio. She drifted from
Monroe to Canada. then back to the Amer.
lean side ard thence on to the Ohio shore.
Leonard's experience was most severe one.
He says he gave himself up from the first
as lost ana was at times terrorized almost
into Inconsistencies by the violence of the
storm. When the scow went ashore Leon
ard says he was in a stupetied condition
and was astonished to awake high and dry
in place of safety.
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Accident TO WOrkme,.

New York, Oct. 19.-The cage in which
the workmen in one of the shafts of the new
aqueduct at 10th avenue and 10th street
arc borne to and from work in the tunnel,
fell this morning from nearly the mouth of
the Shaft as six men were ascending in it..
One was killed and three others badly in.
jured The men were Thomas Burke, John
Nolan, John Offer, Edward Ferris and two
other men whose names are not given.
When near the top of the shaft the rope
that held the cage broke and it went down
with crash on the rock bottom fifty feet
below. Thomas Burke was taken from the
wreck mangled and dead, and Offer, Nolan
and Ferris were dragged forth terribly iniur-
ed. The others escaped with comparatively
slight bruises. Offer was removed to the
hospital and the other injured men to their
homes,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-10-19
MIR. Blaine on His Travels.

LEwIsTowN, Pa, Oct. 19.-Three rounds Of
cheers from large crowd sent the Blaine
party off from Harrisburg this morning ct
eight O'Clock in good spirits. For time
many Of them were devoted in their atten.
tons to Pullman conductor Badger and the
cook. AS they whirled up the Susquehanna,
past Marysyille, Rockville and Dauphin
they were addressed by the chorus of whis-
ties from mills Passing up the Juniata val.
ley, bent on reaching Lewistown by ten
o'clock, the attention Of the party was call
ed to the home of Gen. Bowers grandfather
in beautiful spot along the river. The
party is now reduced in size by the absence
of Col. Norris and others who switched off
at Harrisburg on stumpiug tours in other
directions. Mr.. Blaine expressed his graft
fcation at the result of the trip OF yesterday.
The trip to Lawistown was spent with the
newspapers and the scenery on the Blue
Juniata.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-10-19
Five Miles OfFirn

CHICAGO. Oct ia special to the Times
from Akron, Ohio, says: A line of fires full.
~ five miles long is sweeping over the Cop
ley swamps, five miles west of here. The
smoke therefrom is hanging over this city,
and the country is Illuminated for many
miles around. The forest of several hun
dred acres, great tracts of pasture lands and
many miles Of fences are being DESTROYED.
Large herds Of cattle Were grazing in the
swamps and it is supposed that several head
have persisted. Others in great terror fled
to the open fields adjoining in the widest
confusion. There are several dwelling
houses in the line of the fire. 1t is feared
these will be swept away The surface OF
the earth is muck which is burning fully
three feet deep. The damage will be many
thousand dollars. 1t is not known how the
fire started, but it is supposed that hunters
ignited leaves. The flames run as high as
the tallest pines and with great rapidty.