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St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-06-26
ALL SORTS.

Sergt. Fred Coffin is grandfather and Miss
Coffin weighs nine pounds.
Supt. West of the workhouse, came into
the city yesterday with a complexion that
resembled cross between a boiled lobster
and a smoked ham. He says his principal
work now is keeping weeds out OF the garden.
The latest transfer of gilt-edge property is
the sale of the block Nos. IL and IL, WASH
ington avenue north by A. B. Barton to w.
A. Barnes & Co. for 100000.
The Indictment Of q colored woman for
running place of ill-shape, June IS, when
her house had been closed by the police the
day before, probably constitutes flaw that
the grand jury must have overlooked, but
which her attorney will not
On Thursday afternoon it became current
that the grand. jury had returned lot of in
dictments against people who maintain insti-
tutions OF questionable character. AT midi
night Rue One, so-called, presented an I'M
usual aspect. The madanes, filed with con-
sternation, hastily made their toilets, packed
their trunks and silently stole away. It turns
out that the alarm was without good cause,
inasmuch as the grand jury did not sec fit to
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-06-26

''Ullo Jones! You in PARISH" Eyes;
Eve Just run over for holiday"
where's your wife?" Couldn't come,
poor dear. Had to stop at home OH ac-
count of the baby" ''Why, your holiday
will be half spoiled" Yes. Mean to stay
twice as long to make up"
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-06-26

Satisfied With Her Place.
EDO we belong to the upper crust.
map"
''We do not claim any such distinction,
dear"
Are we the lower crust?"
''No, should say not.''
''Well. I'd rather be the mince-meat in
the middle, anyway"
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-06-26

When it is told that the Chicago build
ing which was mobbed by the anarchists
had several varieties of soap Oh exhibition
in its window, it will readily be understood
why the establishment should have been
the victim of the rioters wrath.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-06-26
Northwestern Purchasing and Collection Ag'y.
W. f. McMIrLAN. Proprietor.

transact all kinds of business in Mime
apolis and st. Paul, for non-residents. Gen
eral shopping, exchanging and matching
goods. Collections 81 speciality. Send for
circular with full details and references.
Rooms and q Minnesota Loan and Trust
Company's building. Minneapolis, MINI.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-06-26
THE CATHOLIC oRPHANAGE.
Laying of the Corner Stone on the
Fourth of July.

The board of managers of the Catholic
Orhpan asylum held a special meeting last
evening at Father McGolrick'S residence to
perfect arrangements for the ceremony OF
laying the corner stone of the new orphan
home Oh Sunday the Fourth Of July. A
special motor will leave First avenue south
and Sixth street at o'clock in the after
noon of that day, conveying the twenty
four Catholic organizations OF the city and
all others who wish to witness the dedica-
tory services conducted by the Rt. Rev.
Bishop Ireland. Seats will be fixed up on
the grounds to accommodate the great null
tltude during the ceremony. and refresh
ments will be served in the shape of lemo-
made, cake, etc. Committees from the
various societies will meet next Monday
evening at Catholic Association hall to
complete the final arrangements for the
event. Excursion tickets for the round
trip will cost only twenty-five cents.
The Augustana Synod.
The Augustana synod of the Swedish
Lutheran church considered the Rock
Island college still further at it's meeting
yesterday morning. A committee of two
from each Of the five conferences was ap-
pointed to meet with the professors at
Rock Island. The conference of Nebraska
was also organized, and further action was
taken upon missionary reports.
In the afternoon a sermon was preached
by Rev. S. A. Lindholm, followed by a
theological discussion. In the evening
Rev. G. a. Swenson preached. English
services were also held at st. Johns church
in commemoration of the anniversary of
the delivery of Augsburg confession.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-06-26

8 Donavan to James c Fargo ......... 5000
1t 10, blk 5, South Minneapolis add;O N Met
calf to A Wilson. %. .................. 1880
1t %, blk Is, Blaisdells add; M Jepson to
John II Van Wrinkle Observation-Disclosures. 1,7e0
Its IL, IL and 49, blk IL. Bakers Second and;
:. L D Pond to X Ward. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT. 1850
1t Z, blk 8, 1t 81, biz 8, Its II and IL, blk 2,
Its 20 and 26, blk is, Its and 10, blk 81 Its
"a, 20, 20 and 81 blk %, Forest Heights
add; Minnesota National Land and In
vestment company to Broderick. -: $4,000
ODieterch to Henry Henning. ........... 1000
1t II, Auditors subd; Geo r Layman to
Henry Tnsker. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 5000
Hoag's add; Henderson to Masonic
Temple Association. =. ......... 61,60O
Its to II inc, blk 2, Mount View add; JP
Mclaughlin to A Burke ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. $500
Sixteen minor deeds, less than $1,000 EACH. 742s
Total number deeds 46............$187,S 48
BUILDING PERMITS.
Building Inspector Pardee issued the following
building permits yesterday:
c c Philippe 2-story frame dwelling, 1928
Eighth N. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. $4,000
John Duchniew, 2-story brick veneered
dwelling, .045 Gerard av......... ........ 5000
w Williams, 2-story brick veneered dwell
ing. 2ai5 Gerard av Observation-Disclosures. 5000
Louis Morgroff, 2-story frame dwelling, 1914
Quincy St. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 1000
Matthias Cahil history frame dwelling Sis
Nineteenth av ne ............. 500
H III Brottep, 1l4-story frame dwelling, 217
Filth av ne .........:..... 1880
Alfred Bockdahl, addition to 2-story frame
dwelling, 51s Sixth st .................. 1000
Casper Schulenberg 11s-story frame dwell
ing, 2l7 Fifth av ne .................... 1900
N IL Shafer. 2-storJ frame dwelling 62S
omtar'o ST SO 6U0
dwelling, 1919 Fifth av s........ ' 1000
D L Putnam. elevator building on Garfield
av OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. $4,000
Fourteenth av ....................... $500
Two minor permits. ......... ............ 225
Total permits, Il; estimated cost S34, S25
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-06-26
PatentLaW- JAS. F. Williamson,

Room Is, Colon Block, Minneapolis. Solicit.
tor of patents, counsellor in patent cases
Two Years an Examiner in q. S. Pa
tent Office.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-06-26
Total number deeds 49,. .s1S7,
Satisfied yyith HerPInce

Total permits, Ii; estimated cost 800. So
, 1886-04-24

We desire to call attention to our grand
combination sale, to be held at Des
MONIES. Ia April q, of Hereford stock,
include imported and native thorough
bred cows, heifers and bulls: also will be
included about 100 grade yearlings, bulls,
and heifers, Contributions from some of
the most famous herds in the country
have been promised and others respect
fully solicited, and should be received not
later than April Is, to be promptly cata-
logued. Entries of grades can be made or
shipped up to April "a, by sending par
ticulars to the auctioneers. Bennett,
Boyd Il Co who will esteem it a favor.
Every accommodation for stock consigned
for sale. Sale to be held at our barn 81 and
2l3 Locust street, at 1880 o'clock sharp.
This being the first public sale of thorough
bred Hereford cattle ever held in Des
Moines or neiGhborhood, the auctioneers
will spare neither time nor expense to
make it a grand success.
Terms will be announced on the day of
sale. For terms and particulars write to
or call on the auctioneers at their office,
sol West Walnut street.
n. B.-Sales of Hereford stock a special
ty. Prompt attention given to all farm
stock sales. Stock bought on commits
sion.
, 1886-04-24

- ~ -
MADRID, Aprh zs'-ine spanish sa''-
lary counch mas oruereu tne prac''ce OF
'nocuia'ion ulseo'ereu pS W. rerI"u III
the event o. a recurrence OF cnoiera IN
SPAN
An a''emp, was mace 'n's morning 10
destroy the cnurcn oil San LUIS IN TINS
city' An explosive was piaceu insipe one
OF 'ne enormous nolio" eAnuies "hich
STAND on e'ther si1e Of tne ai'ar' me ex'
pios'on' ins'eau oi iaNlhg pace wnne-ine
churcn was crowded as was propaply-ln
tended' occurred before the people began
10 arrive N edlnce was pauiy wrecked
anu TWO se&tons VINO were IN inc puiiulng
"ere o.u'y Du'neu' i"e ou'iase mas
prouucep ploiounu ana "iuesprean ek-
citement and Indignation IN the city. No
trace to the identity Of the persons en-
eapedin the conspiracy has vet been found
V,r,r. IA 40 n RI, H.
".'NN' np'n ''s'"' Tue
, 1886-04-24

The first Sunday in LenLis known in
my part OF ireland as puss Sunday. be-
u on that day all the girls who
wanted TO be married before Lent began.
but were not fortunate enough to secure
husbands, have pusses on them express
i've OF their Disappointment and disgust.
1t Is said OF them that they are all in bad
temper ON Shrove Tuesday night, and
they keep getting madden and madden
as time progresses, until on Ash Wedncs-
day they may be found breaking all the
pots. and skillets and pans in the house,
The boys generally make fun of them,
aud it is n common trick among the lads
10 dip their hands in -four or mark them
with chalk and then leave their imprint
on the backs Of the pussy girls.-County
Glare Woman.
, 1886-04-24
PROPOSALS FOR INDIAN SUP
PLIES AND CHARACTERIZATION,
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
OFFICE OF INDIAN AFFAIRS.

nnrr,r. ~, T.,,
WAsu nv All ie Isse
Scaled -nronnsals ;naorsad .@pronos,
for Ref, 1b,Js far hoy ,a~st ha snpbm;ta
ted in senarata eoveIonas, bacon snmr
n; or .ransnorsn';on 80 ~
case NAV hoy and d;rsctad :, H. .omm;se
s;ona- ~ 49, g. ~ @aJ 20
49, Stras, ", W VI - ii; Iii ~
rnce,~ad MI of' E'd oe
M, ~ issG for Grn;sb;na eor ,he ~,
d;sn serv;ce ohon, $50 ano npnnds baoon
~ a nno nouods hoef on ,ha re Oh
oon nonnds ghaans ~ M nnnnas !. -,
nowder 20 o10 n r',vvI oorn Aos nna
ponnds AZ = noo noo 80 a.
ss onn csunds c,oJ Iss noh Darna. L~ni
S.aeJ % noo %. ono
nonnds Iord oso PesraIs ny" nasL 80 900
ponnds ,;ca 7 Saa nonnJs 70 400 0oo
al, oss 900 ronnds i~on 90 CO.. oooJO
s,nar ~ GtS ono navu - P
A ~. 49,, mna -.
loons;s,;na IN n"r, 81 ,;al,;o~ % 0ao
-. aaar H. I@n 10 - -
ar;ll;nr IA noo S.rJs. d,ol g. 80 aIi
s;1,nn ze noo yards. dan;,ns ~ 600 81.
bingham 9s0 1oo vards. Ksn,,cL J ;sans
* o00 vsrds. chev;ot esoo ID. Iroan
sbee,;nS I75 ooo vards hIeocbad sbaa,;nr
40 ono I'd. b;oLorr sh;s;n- m 4
rsr1s. %ccI;co sb;r,;n@ Z oon na,S, 1890, son
; 5oo vardsS cgo,h;n S'oT rocor;os no,;ons
hsrdws~a maS;coi snnfas 49, SaoIs'
etc md y Iann il, ~ m;scsilenoors as;
clos Sncb oS Harness. nIows 80 GU
sic and eor ahou, soo rocons s,au;rad
10 tbe service ~ he do,;raroJ q, isbioano
Kansas C;tv and Sion DIV 4iso co.
snch wagons as NAV he raon;rad adon,ad
~ ,be cI;mate of t3o pac;ac 60, III
rai;forn;a hratas 5ol;varnJ a., So Fran-
=; q,
Ais Recommendation cor sr,h Of Tho ar
t;oias ID pOd snonGos ~, nv, -,
contrse,eJ Tor 10 he deI;v.raJ a, 70 osoUs
Sos ~
Rms ,u-sr mr. u.nr ORR on covvuS
NFNr ntANxs
Schedules show;na 10 k;nds and ana,
t;t;es ~ snhs;srense ~sunnies renn;rsd rar
each arencv and schoni and Tho t;nds I'D
onan,;f,ee IN cross ~ ali o,bar goods anJ
ar,;.las ~ ,r;,L ~ ~oaa.~L
eand;,;ons 10 ba ohsarvad hv h;3das1 ,;,na
md Mace If del;verv terms NJ con,rac,
and p"rnocn, rans,r,a,;n sa,,os ~
al o,her na.esssrv; /, ;ns,rr ;on ss;lI 4, S,'-
n;sbad nnon annIca,,nn ~ H. Ind,"n or
Gro in Wash;nnton ~ M. a. anJ e.
- =" ~ - $500 ~ H"A"N ~
, 1886-04-24

A Leipzig physician estimates that in
western Europe the consumption OF
opium exceeds from twenty TO thirty
tunes any amount that could possibly be
explained by therapeutic agencies En-
Icouragsd by this Increase OF numerical
strength, the opium-eaters Of the larger
cities have begun to drop all masks and
call for a dose OF their pet poison as they
would for n glass Of saltwater. The
doctor predicts that In twenty-five years
overy large town viii have a public
opium shop-Dr. Oswald in Cincinnati
enquirer.
, 1886-04-24

For impure blood the best medicine
known. Scovills Sarsaparilla. or blood
and liver syrup. may be implicitly relied
on when everything else fails. Take it in
the springtime. especially for the impure
secretiops Of the blood incident to hat
season Of the year; and take it at all times
for cancer. scrofula, liver complaints.
weakness, boils, tumors, swellings skin
diseases, malaria and the thousand ills
that come from impure blood. To ensure
a cheerful disposition take this we'll known
medicine. which will remove the prime
cause; and restore the mind to It's natural
equilibrium.
, 1886-04-24

We have concluded at the expiration Of
our present eonaitnership, to change our
business from the mercantile to the land
and cattle business. With this object in
view. we will on Tuesday, April 20. place
our entire stock of dry goods, clothing
boots, shoes, hats, millinery and every
thing contained in our stocks at Cheyenne
and Fort Fetterman on the market at job
bers' wholesale prices, for cash.
This is the largest closing out sale ever
made in the territory, and considering the
large stock aud our well known business
principles, is sufficient to the public that
there never was such an opportunity to
buyroods before. We invite the mer-
chants of the surrounding country to this
sale, as our stocks are now complete with
all the newest style goods. This being
the closing out and end of our mercantile
business. we request all knowing them
selves indebted to ms to call and settle at
once. O. I. CownIcK.
, 1886-04-24

Mr.. +. Springer. of Mechanicsburg.
Pa, writes: Il was afflicted with lung
fever and abscoss on the lungs, and re
duced to a ,cahtinQ skeleton. Got a free
trial bottle of DIR. Kings New Discovery
for Consumption, which did me so much
good that | bought dollar bottle. After
using three bottles, found myself once
nor a man, completely restored to health,
with a hearty appetite, and a gain in flesh
Of IS Ms.
Gall at W. n. Hunts drug store and
get a fire trial bottle Of this certain cure
for all Lung Diseases. Large bottles 81.
, 1886-04-24
France Will Join the rowers.

PARIS, April 2S.-De Frcycinct an
nounced during the meeting of the cabi
net yesterday that the government was
participating in the endeavor Of the
powers to urge Greece to keep the peace
1t is understood hat france will join the
other powers in presenting an ultimatum
insisting upon Greece abandoning her
wsrlike preparations, but will refuse to
join them in any naval demonstrations,
intended to coerce Greece.
, 1886-04-24

CRY CLERKS OFFIcr

Cry CLERKS OFFICE,
CHEYENNE, Wyo., April ~, 1886. I
The undersigned will receive sealed
proposals at his office, at the city hall.
until April "a, 1856. at 2 o'clock p. III.
for the erection OF the Pioneer Hook and
Ladder house.
office of }. s. Matthews, architect.
Contractors will be required to give an
approved bond in the sum of $4,000.
The city council reserves the right to re
ject any or all bids,
w. A. RICHARDS,
Seal City Clerk.
, 1886-04-24

We are prepared to furnish land scrip
soldiers additiouaD, in quantities Of
300 acres and up. By depositing one
third of the valustion of the amount
wanted. we will furnish the claimants,
who will apply in person and make the
application. No risk whatever. Address
JoHS D. DoBYNs & Co..
Cheyenne, Wyo.
, 1886-04-24
TSeaIl
P~rososaI- Ior Plans and Specifications
for UniverrItY B%uIIainK.


Plans and specifications will be received
by the university building commission, at
the Office of the secretary, Mr.. LeRoy
Grant, in Laramie. up to II o'clock noon,
Monday, April 26, 1886, for the building
of the university OF Wyoming.
fhe amount of money appropriated to
be used in purchasing the site, and in the
erection. furnishing aud equipment of the
said university building, is fifty thousand
dollars (s50, 900. and all plans and esti-
mates submitted must be based upon the
amount of said appropriation. No com
pensation can be allowed for rejected
plans. The commission reserves the
right to reject any and all plans.
BY order of the University Building
Commission.
john w. DoNNELLAN,
Chairman.
Attest: Leroy GRANT,
Secretary.
, 1886-04-24

Since Messrs. NJ. j. McNamara 4 Co.,
the enterprising dry goods merchants OF
Denver, began to o the exhibition
of their spring goods, their store has been
crowded every day. while hundreds OF
letters are received daily from nonresident
patrons. for samples. prices, etc. This
firm exhibits the largest line Of novelties
ever shown in Denver. while their prices
are said I o be remarkably low.
, 1886-04-24

LAND OFFICE AT cHKrKxNE, .wyo..

March 20. isss. I
Notice is hereby given that the following
TO make final proof In support Of his claim, and
that said proof will be made before the register
and receiver, at said ONCE. at Cheyenne, Wyo.
on April d, 1886, viz Abrnm Lnfever,
homestead No. $50, for the e y OF ne section
n. and W. 4, n W. \ section p, township 20.
north OF ranre g. W.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon. and cultivation
Of said land viz Frank Duel, Henry l.. Reed,
Charles =. Champney, samuel Penticost, all OF
Fort Laramie, Nyo.
Ep0AR 8. WILSON. HegistsHL
, 1886-04-24

You are allowed a free trial Of hat,
days of the use of DR.. Dyes Celebrated
Voltaic Belt with Electric ~Suspensory APP
p~liances Tor the speedy relief and perma-
nent cure Of nervous debility, loss Of vi
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Complete restoration to health, vigor and
manhood guaranteed, No risk is incurred.
Illustrated pamphlet, with full informa-
ton, terms, etc. mailed free by addressing
Voltaic Belt o.. Marshall. Mich.
, 1886-04-24

Everybody knows the virtues of Wild
Cherry and Tar as a relief and cure for
any affections of the throat and lungs,
combined with these two ingredients are a
few simple healing remedies in the com
position Of DR.. Bosanko's Cough and
Luag Syrup, making 1t just the article
you should always have in the house for
coughs, colds, Group and bronchitis. Price
so cents and $i.00. Samples free. Sold
by w. N. Hunt
, 1886-04-24

Beavers have cut down about 100 trees,
large and small, on Fall creek. Bluff
county, during the winter and built a
complete dam across the stream. They
cut some trees eighteen inches in
diameter. and Hoated their logs nearly a
mile down the stream. They provide
against dry weather by dammiug the
streams and backing the water so the
water will rot nn ~out-Wellingon
lKAn5 Paper tW.R
, 1886-04-24

Mns Wiuslow's Soothing Syrup should
always be used for children ~teething 1t
soothes the child, soitens the gums. al-
lays the pain, cures wind collie, aud is the
hest remedy for diarrhea- Twenty Ave
cents a-bettle.
, 1886-04-24
roo, o Tickets at Five Dollars Each
Fractions. in Fifths in proportion,

1857 Prizes. amounting to.-....-........ S265. 800
Application for rates TO clubs should be made
only to the onice OF the Company In New Or
leans. OBJ"
For further information write clearly. giving
full address.
Postal Notes, Express Money Orders, or New
York Exchange In ordinary letter. Currency by
pense) addressed
NJ. A. DAUPHIN, New Orleans. ] A..
Or NJ. A DAUPHIN. Washington, d. C.
Make P. O. Money Orders payable and
address Registered Letters to
NEW ORLEANS NATIONAL BANK,
New Orleans. La.
, 1886-04-24
Louisiana State Lottery Comply


COmmltbloueFo
We the undersigned Banks and Bankers win
pay all prizes drawn In The Louisiana State
tiers
J. Il. Oglesby. Pres. Louisiana National Bank
J. W. Rilbreth. Pres. State National Bank.
A. Baldwin. Pres New Orleans National Bank
incorporated in 1862 for 25 years by the Leg
lslature for Educational and Charitable pur
poses-with a capital OF 81 ,0Oo.Ut0-to which a
reserve fund Of over $4,000 has since beer
added.
By an overwhelming popular vote Its fran
chise WAS made a part Of the present State Con
stifntion adopted December -. A. b. 1873
TAe only Lottery cper Voted On and epdorscd
by de people Of any State.
II nerer Scales or Postpones.
It's Grand Single Number Drawings take
place monthly, and the Extraordinary Draw
lngs regularly every three months insteed OF
Semi-Annually as heretofore. beginning March.
1896.
A SPLENDID OPPORTUNITY TO WIN
A FORTUNE. Fifth Grand Drawing.
Glass f.. in the ACADEMY or MUSIC.
NEW ORLEANS. TUESDAY, MAY II, 1886
--l92d Monthly Drawing "
CAPITAL PRIZE, $4,000.
TOO, 600 Tickets at Five Dollars Each
Fractions. In Fiftha in proportion,
, 1886-04-24
ARTISTIC IMP0ST0RS,.
AHUuDRED THOUSAND BEoeARs IN
THE FRENCH CAPITAL.

Tefrito,T Of the Professional Mcndicant-
The Thousand and One rrsais OF street
Tmpoators-Hidrous sights an,i Pathetic
Hoe--a-Renne1nrnt OF Inmmy.
, 1886-04-24

Courtesy of Hyo. Archives & H
, 1886-04-24

All bids must be accompanied by cert
fed checks upon some United States de-
pository or the First National bank Of
Los Angeles. Cal, for at least FIRE per
cent Of the amount Of the proposal.
j. ID. G. ATKINS. Commissioner.
, 1886-04-24

0at stock is larger and nor raricd
thin erer before, phle o'u prices are
guaranteed to be ioioer Than those OF
any other eStabiishment-qmity,
style and mdke-ip considered. We
do not erpect al people 10 tetiere
ithdt zoe say IN our advertisements,
bit mould Ike them 10 aLor rs 10
demonstrate that zee do as IRE claim
by calling o. icritng for samples
and prices and Men compariaq nth
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1886-08-07

Baltimore, will meet the sisters of the
Eckart Baptist Church on Wednesday
evening, lth inst, for the purpose of
organizing a Home Mission Society.
Mrs. Joseph Womsley has gone on a
visit to Everett. Pa.
Samuel Bishop died at his home here
on Monday afternoon last in the nth
year of his age. Mr.. Bishop was the
father of Rev. r. T. Bishop, of the
Baltimore conference and Rev. Samuel
Bishop, of the Iowa conference, both
of the NJ. L. Church. AS citizen Mr..
Bishop enjoyed the respect of the
entire community. He was a member
of the Methodist church of Frostburg
and adorned his profession with a
consistent life. His funeral, which
was largely attended, took place
in the Eckhart N. Il. Church. The
services were conducted by his pastor,
Rev. Ii. S. France, assisted by Rev.
S. S. Wilson. The remains were
inferred i'll the Eckhart cemetery.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1886-08-07

of the party took first train homeward
bound at Shenandoah Iron Works, lust
GO miles from starting point.
At our next camp two more Of the
party bade us adieu, leaving the Com
modore and myself to continue as best
we could.
The balance of the route was run
very smoothly, with the exception of
considerable excitement just above
Harper's Ferry at what is called Bulls
Falls.
The mountain scenery Is mag
nificent, but the fine farms along the
valley are hidden from the voyagers
in their little craft by the beautiful
foliage on the banks Of the river.
The Shenandoah has almost IL CON
slant fall and in some places carried
our small boats with irresistible force.
But notwithstanding the many diff
ticultles we enjoyed ourselves as only
canoeists can. the most pleasant
feature being life in camp, away from
noise and hustle, with nothing to
do but have Il good time.
The total distance from Staunton to
Harper's Ferry by river is 1872 miles.
Started July y, ran into port July y.
Canoes Rosa and "Franlzie" were
shipped back to Staunton in charge of
the commodore (Mr. Webb pretty
we'll used up, but as sound as could be
expected.
Hoping my short sketch will interest
your readers, remain
Yours very truly,
GEORGE n. BEALI..