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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-10-18

A CURE FOR DiARREOEA.-Mr. J.
A. Burnison. o. Colbulg. Montgomery
Co., Ia, has found out DOW he can cure
any case of Dialrhoea. Two OF his
children had Diarrhoea, for about six
weeks he tiled four different kinds of
Patent Medicines without benefit, but
he finally got hold of a bottle of Cham
berlain's Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea
Remedy, which he says completely
cured them, AID is confident it will
cure any case when the plainly printed
directions are followed. Sold bv
BARNES & Nor. ncraiG.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-10-18
Twelve Years Afflicted.

BLUFFToN, IND, Feb. Q, 1887.
/ have been afflicted with blood poison for
twelve years. Have rsed prescriptions from
offered me during that period Through
the druggist, W. A. Gutelius, procured one bot
tie OF B. B. B. and since have used three bottles
and am satisfied 1t has done me more good than
anything ever used. l am almost WELL and am
sure, within two or three weeks will be perfect
y well, after twelve years suffering intensely.
Write or address JOSEPH FEST,
Wells county, Ind. Baker and Confectioner.
BLOOD BALM Co.. Atlanta Ga.
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Willowdale Republicans.

The Republican township primaries
have been postponed to Tuesday, Oct.
sd, at which time meeting will be
held at the F dnkhouser schOol-hOuse to
nominate a township ticket for Willow
daie. at D. m.
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tomorrow

The Holland creamery will soon open
for the benefit Of its patrons. Hon. j.
w. Gibson is president and W. T. w.
Sterling secretary and manager, COM
bination that is sure to win.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-10-18
Union Pacific Route.
(The Overland Routel

(The Overland Route)
I be olly line carrying the United States Overland
NJ ..
I 'e -ect route through to Cheyenne, Ogden,
"a Lake City. Heleos, Portland. Sacramento,
Sa1 Francisco, Los Angeles. San Diego. Cotton
and Pasadena, reaches more cities and towns in
Nebraska. Colorado. Wyoming. Utah, IDAHO
Montana, Oregon, Nevada. California and
Washington Terri DRY than any other line.
7 ne only direct rod.e TO Denver. reaching there
10 siyteen hours. Ov ne Two daily trains. Ieav-
log Abilene at 3:28 a. m and $40 p. N.
De shortest and ooly line running Pullman
Seepers to Kansas City.
Twenty -four hours faster time to California and
Oregon points than any other line. In fact the
latest me made by any Long Line in the
would.
E'e p II pullman Palace Car Sleepersand modern
DJy caches On all through trains
Eeting houses under the supervision of the CON-
pany, apC meels furnished are unsurpassed.
T'hTo1gh TIcle-s and Baggage checked through
toa' points. east. west or northwest
No fpe i.me .rains leave this station.
GoINGEEST.
No. 203-Night Express BIB q m.
No. D1-Ovecland Express $40 p. m
No. 2l7-Fre1ght...-- p. N
GOING EAST.
No. 202-Overland Express " .......v--1l:55 p. N.
No 94-Night Expfes5....... .....12-z7 g. N.
No NS-Freight IL - 9. %.
mego and Brookville. For further information
regarding the territory traversed, rates of fare,
descriptive pamphlets. daily excursions, free fam
lily sleeping cars, etc. apply TO or address
W.N. HENDRICKS. Agent.
Abilene. Kansas, or
]. s. TEBBETs. @. p. 4 7. A..
0maha, NeoraAka.
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Vhen Baby was sick, we gave her Castoria,
When she was = Child, she cried for Castoris
When she became Miss, she chung to Castoria,
Whom she had Children, she gave them Castoria
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For Sale.

I've young horses 1.-TWO and three
years Old) cheap for cash or on time,
terms to suit purchaser. Apply at
this Office or address LOCK Box 26S,
Abilene, Kas. 5-tf
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rhpMppQ-LOOk to your interests
Z HlnlHlO and keep YOUR hogs and

poultry free from cholera by purchas-
ing a package of Haas Celebrated Hog
and Poultry powder of Barnes & North
craft
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-10-18

Time: 2:221s, 2:lel< 2:22.
Between heats Norman Medium was
brought out and gave an exhibition
heat. Though he was slightly injured
he made the fast time of 2:23.
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THE FINAL DAY.
The October Races Close with an In
creased Attendance-Some of the
Finest Races Ever Seen in the West.

The close Of yesterdays races was
both interesting and exciting. The
flyers made fast time and pleased the
spectators by their good performances.
The races are certainly fine and have
deserved the best patronage that Abb
lene could give them. The horses are
among the best in the West and are
making excellent time. Such races on
the track at Chicago or in Kansas City
would attract thousands of visitors,
and the contests here would have, no
doubt, done likewise if the people had
fully understood the excellence of the
exhibitions to be given.
Yesterdays 2:40 trot closed with the
I'll
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w. L. COOLEY, the JeweIer,


has removed Ills St0cK or JeWe!ry 20 ZO1 % Ot',
- fOUrd tn
belLerIiL Je It
Stecaces ~ SCI, mem he
e
and o S, DO IT. All goods sold
awa J. a. inds neatly and
invites a. his old
anything in his fne to
uands Tim in "a leu1A .nr
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COOLEY'S NOVELTY BAZAAR

the to geqBargains
dg wfnT hera
a ageE Of
zee
4
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FINANCIAL EXHIBIT.


Balance in hands of district treasurer
June /, 1897 .-.-.c o1eI 90
AriU Urer from district taxes. 1884 81
Amount received from State and coun-
tv school euDds ..--........ -. 80. 6633 20
An ScbnoI 6onds oOIo 60
Amount received from all o, 1ersou'ces EiSs %
To,al amount received du ring lie year
for school purposes ..---...........st'oS4 20
EXPENOCTCRES.
Amount paid out during he year Tor
teachers wares and supervision. .S3Sl@ "A
Amount paid for Tents, repairs, fuel and
other iDcidentals. ...... $4,000. =. @SlO il
Ame echnd pam aop au[ Ts'' MA 500 90
Amo 'nrnI Raru 'or snes' 1894 6s
Amount Maid for al other purposes. e 1910 81
Total amount paid out during The year
for school purposes. -.-.so4ois ~
Msx s II I ISIS u o,a 67C4 "a
Total receipts and expenditures, bal -,
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AAksa cH f~ PishsshOastorh
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EDUCATIONAL COLUMN.
EDITED BY
FORD, COUNTY SUPER NTENDENT

The County Superintendent, annual
eport to the State Superintendent for
the year ending May 81, 1888, gives the
following statistics:
Number of organized school dstl cts
-123.
Number of clerks reporting-123.
Population between and 81 years
males 4,29S, females 1851, total 1852.
Number of different pupils enrolled
in schoOl-males 3,545. females 3,116,
total 6661.
Average daily attendance-males
2 ,215, females 1904, total 4,309.
Number of teachers employed mot
including Abilene) males rs, females
10, total Isl.
Total number of months taught by
male teacherS-4979.
Total number of months taught by
female teachers-4614.
Total salary of male teachers-$2e,-
:55 20.
Total salary of female teachers $17,-
0j6.27.
Average salary of male teachers
S42.
Average salary of female teachers
SCI.
Average length of school year-69
months.
Averaee number of mills levied-J3.
Number of school houses built in the
years.
Cost of same-S10,000.
Amount of school bonds issued
S10,50O.
Bonded indebtedness May 81, 1883
S23 900.
Number of persons examined 202.s
Number of certificates issued First
grade 2, second grade 81, third grade
127. total 1J0.
Number of persons receiving certifi-
Gates who have had no experience in
teaching-37.
Teachers employed who ale gradu-
ates of Normal schO )ls-G.
Tea cheers who hold State certificates
2.
Different schools visited by the
County Superintendent-122.
Number of visits made during the
year--130.
FINANCIAL EXHIBIT.
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Erie Railways

In Conjun elton,
Operate daily, fast, so q trains to the seaboard
You may travel in Pa siial, Pullman, Buffet
Sleeping cars, or by luxurious Pullman-built
day coaches, and save 81. 80 to New York
Buffalo and Niagara Falls; S2.35 To
Albany and troy: and So 90 to Bos-
ton md New England States.
No rival line Of ers the advantages Of system
of through first and second-class day coaches,
Chicago to New York.
1t is the only line operating Pullman cars to
Boston and New York via Albany.
1t is the only direct car line to AXE Chautauqua
Eight hours in advance of competing lines.
For detailed information, tickets, reservations
in Pullman cars, and through baggage checks,
apply Il your local Ticket Agent.
Chicago City T: cket Offices: los Sonth Clark
Street. Grand Pacific Hotel, Palmer House and
Dearborn Station.
L. P. FARMER. &c. DONALD,
General Pass. Agent, General Pass. Agent.
N. H. & W. Ry- Chicago Atlantic Ry.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1888-10-18

The second race was a free-for-all
pacing race with three starters. The
race was good one and showed in the
second heat the remarkable time of
2:l9l. The score was:
Black York. Q .
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1888-04-30

Mrs. 3. G. Weston and her daughter,
Miss Amy. left yesterday morning for
San Francisco from which port they sail
next Thursday by the steamer Zealandia
for. Melbourne, Australia. on visit to
Mrs.. We tons mother who is q resident
of that distant land. The trip will oc-
oupy some twenty-five days from San
Francisco, and the tourists Will arrive
at their destination the latter part Of
May; and AS Melbourne LES in about
the same l .titude south that San Fran
cisco does Meth, the Soasons are juSt
the opposite and Mrs. and Miss Weston
will reach Australia ct the opening of
Winter, though the climate is much like
that of central California and ice il
rarely soen even in mid Winter, which
SEASON of the y ar comes in June.
Mr. Weston and family came from
Australia in 1871, and, with tho excspS
ton of trip TO South America, have
resided on the Pacific Coast over since;
and as Miss Amy 10 . native of Aus
trslia and is nearly the age when. bust.
ness requires her presence there, Mrs
Weston and her daughter are making
the trip for tho combined purposes Of
business and pleasure. Mr.. Weston
will follow next Fall aud return with
his family in the Spring Of 1889.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1888-04-30
BUSINESS LOCALS.
Try Hybschman's Bottled Beer.

Try Hybschman's Bottled Beer.
New Goods constantly arriving at
Reinhar
A new stock of Gingbams, CaIicoes,
etc. at R-inhaIt's.
Ladies' Muslin Underwear ut Rein
hart's, all new and cheap.
New Fancy Ginghum Lawns and
ZphYrs at j. Rosensiock's. -
If you want o nobby suit of clothes
made to order, Reinhart's ia the place
to 60.
The Elko Brewery is now manufse
turing and 6ottling superior quality of
beer. Try it.
Fine Bamboo Fishing Poles, from rs
ceIts up, also a full line OF fishing
tackle at Muller's.
Striped and Checkered Nainsooks,
Sateens, Yosemite Cheviots and Indigo
ShlrtinRs ut j. Rosenstock's.
New HOSIERY: Cream, Flesh. Pink and
Blue. Special lines of Fine Lisle Thread
and Silk Goves at j Rosenstock's.
The finest stock, the best variety and
latest styles of Wallpapers can be found
at Remnants, who has just received an
immense shipment from the East.
A. Hyoschman, proprietor of the
Elko Brewery. has perfected ar range
ments for the manufacture of beer
which he guarantees 10 be equal, if not
superior, TO Eastern beer and which is
sold much cheaper. Families and
the trade supplied in quantities to suit. =
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1888-04-30

A pleasant story is told Of King Hum
bert of Italy. who is skillful and en-
thusiastic sportsman, aud who often
goes out alone. gun in hand, in search
Of game, with two settlers for attendants.
During ono Of these solitary e1cur-
sions he was met by peasant, who WAS
amazed and delighted at the skill with
which the King winged covey Of par
tridges. He complimented tho sports
mau ON his shooting, and told him II he
would come TO his farm the next morn
ing Vt daybreak, and kill fox that bad
been steShng his chickens, he would not
mind giving hun couple of francs.
King Humbert kept the appointment.
killed the fox, ate bI eakfast with the
family, and received his two francs, de-
lighting tho humble family with his
good nature and affability.
Two DAYS afterwaId tho peasant was
amazed BY the visit Of an oificer in gor-
geous carriage bringing presents to the
family from the King, and was greatly
confused on learning that he had en-
ployed the Kipg Of a'y to rid his hen
, roost of thief.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1888-04-30

get 70 the house and In bed without
assistance. IS he was there alone. He
Was brought down to the Hospital this
morning where he II attended by DR..
Grimm.
Slate papers are quoting from Rand,
MoNaily & Cos Pocket Map. giving the
area of che several counties of Nevado.
which places Elko county at 5000
square miles. and Humboldt county at
$4,000 square miles. 1t seems that any
Nevada editor ought to know, without
consulting a map. that Humboldt coun-
Y Is not more than twice as large a.
Elko.. If the map is as correct in other
particulars il must be valuable a. .
pocket companion. -. .s
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1888-04-30
Humboldt ROhse.

Having resumed the management Of
this popular Hotel, 1 desire to inform
my old customers and the public gener-
ally that good accommodations at rea-
sonable prices will be maintained.
TIE BAR
Is stocked with fine Wines and Liquors
which will be sold only by the gallon OF
bottle. Hybschman's Beer be the bot.
tie or quart; Milwaukee Beer by the
bottle: Fine Cigars.
JOE. LANG,
Proprietor.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1888-04-30
John L. ON che war Path.

A Boston dispatch Of the 28th instant
says;
John L sullivan says that the New
York Sun must pay mp for tho slaDder-
Gus story il published to-day concerning
II, conduct on the Catalonia. ~ may
be . prize-Hghtcr, he said tonight,
"but my reputation 10 worth some
thing" Jules his wrath 10 appeased a
libel suit will follow. Rev. w. II. Man.
Icy, baptist missionary, who was re-
turning from India, and who was Sulli-
vans passenger, was Seen by a
World correspondent to-day. He says
the story that Sullivan threatened 70
break the children in two and toss them
overheard is pure fiction. There il ITO
doubt that Sullivan acted boisterously
during the passage, was drunk nearly
all the time and qua relied with his I, .
male companion.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1888-04-30
A Muslness proposition.

Those who design taking trip, either
on business or for pleasure, AZ we'll AZ
those who remain at home. will do we'll
to provide against misfortune by secur-
ing an Accident Policy in the Pacific
Mutual Life Insurance Company. M.
H. Miller will issue policy for $12 so
which IL good for year, and in case Of
accident the holder will receive $l2 so n
week during disability, and should
death occur the heirs OF the deceased
would receive $4,000 from the Com
pany. Policies issued for any time un-
der a year, and for any amount under
$4,000. s-3.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1888-04-30
DGssolutIon,oH Parsnership.

Notice is hereby given that the Go.
Partnership heretofore existing under
the firm name of Taylor & Hall, Butch.
ers, is this day dissolved by mutual
consent, B. E. Taylor retiring from the
firm. The business will be continued
by J. B. Hall, who will collect all bills
due the late firm and pay all debts con.
tracted by the same.
r. E, TAYLOR,
J. b. HALL.
Wells, April l6, 1888.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1888-04-30
Notice OF Opening.

On or about April lst. Mrs. 1Iny NJ
Egleston will open aud display fine
line of Millinery Goods, ut the stnDd
formerly occupied by Mrs. Lang. and
will be pleased to have all who are in
need of such articles come and get Good
Bargnins. Everything will be kept in
stock pertaining to Milliuary. Call
and see her.
3.l6
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1888-04-30
JW0e Received

. Over two hundred new samples for
custom made Spring and Summer Cloth
ing.
II you want fine suit of clothes made
to order, latest in style, perfect in fit,
best in quality and cheapest in price,
come and look at my samples. You
can't help being suited.
II. RErNHARr.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1888-04-30
Lock HeRel

We heve just received Q large stock
Of Ladies' Hats. Ladies' Dress Goods,
consisting of Ginghams, Linens and
Woolenr, and Genilemen's Clothing,
all of the latest and most desirable
styles. Call and inspect them.
3-26. j, RoSENsrocK.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1888-04-30
A New koap.

Cleanliness IS next to Goodness"
aud the latest thing out is lie Roi D.S
Savons, tho finest soup manufactured
for removing grease, tar, pitch, paint
and stuins OF every kind from the skin
or from the finest fabrics. and il 10 MISC
O superior article for general lnundIy
purposes. Give it trial and be coil-
7inced. For sale by E. n. Henley.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1888-04-30

centrAl City was destroyed by nre
early Yesterday morning. Not . store
or shop is left standing and $50 build
ings arc burned and families left home
less. Deadwood is sending food to tho
sufferers. The loss is $3.50. 600; insur.
ance, sac, 100. ..-'
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1888-04-30
Bargains.

In order to make room for q large
stock OF Spring and Summer goods,
soon to arrive. I will sell my present
stock at greatly reduced rates. Those
who desire to get bargains can be no.
commodated at
SO. RE1EaARr's.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1888-04-30
REPAIRING PROMPTLY ATTENDED 70
Fret where?

The old Fire Engine belonging to the
town of Elko will be sold ut auction to
the highest bidder on Tuesday, May ],
1888, ut Q O'Clock p. NJ. The fale will
take place in front OF the engine house
Of the Flko Fire Department.; where
everyone is invited to appear Oh the
above date. T
w. T. SMITH, Chief.
JNo. HENDERSON. Secretary. As
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1888-04-30
stLive ana Les Livc.v

Those who desire topurchnse the best
quality VI Groceries and Provisions are
referred TO the above reliable house
where fair dealing and courteous treat
ment Is the ,ule. Glassware, Tinware,
Stoneware, Nails etc. always in stock.
1T II. CHASE.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1888-04-30
Dome SEES That Horse do

Barefooted when you can take him
around to Morgan's Shooting Parlors
and have him we'll shod. Also oil kinds
of Blucksmithing done and satisfaction
guaranteed as 10 quality and price.
l.. z. MoRaAN,
Blacksmith l. Wagonmaker,
SIG. Elko, Nevada,
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1888-04-30
Ar REINAART,s.
Just Received.

Handsome Beaded Dress Trimmings.
Novelty Dress Trimming Breids Of
all descriptions and cOlors.
Beaded and Plain Dress Sets.
AIl-Over Embroideries.
Turkey Red and Navy Blue En-
broideries, and large variety Of Fancy
and White Goods. At.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1888-04-30
PalASaao HOsol.

Since the recent hre ut Palisade
which destroyed my hotel, together with
its contents, I have opened the PAIL
SADIE HOTEL and am now prepared
to ACCOMMODATE the travelling public
with good accom- tnodstions, both AZ to
board and lodging. A liberal share of
the public patronage is respectfully
solicited.
1-9 e. NJ. BAUM.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1888-04-30
Dissolution Of Co.P...ner.Asp.

Notice is hereby given that the CO.
partnership heretofore existing under
tho Arm name of Payne Il Fernald,
dealers in Lumber, Wood, Coal, etc., is
this day dissolved by mutual consent,
Frank Fernald retiring from the firm.
The business will DO conducted AZ here.
tofore by John Payne who ia authorized
to collect all debts due the late firm aud
will pay all valid claims against the
Same.
JOHN PAYNE,
FRANK F8RNkLD.
Elko, April 10, 1888.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1888-04-30
HOTEL ARRIVALS.
GIN HorEl i OstrsicLer,
PROPRIETOR.

Enoch Lidyard. E H Stauts, G Tip
ple.. Tuscarora; P Ginola, G w Dienean,
Adobe; Henry Lidyard. Hulleck; Frank
McAllister. Chas Webster. Detroit,
Mich; A NJ K Slower. 8 F; L A Nelson,
Deeth; j G Snider, Reno; John Green,
Moundi Tom Taylor. Battle Mountain.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1888-04-30
Painting.

Having located in Elko am pre-
pared to fill orders 70 Painting, Grain
ing and Paper Hanging. Ceiling Deco
rations a speciality. All work FIRST
class. Leave orders at the INDEPEND
EMIT Office.
n r HAprnV
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1888-04-30
DErur HoTEL-Clark l. Green Propris

DEPUr doTHL-Cl0rk q Green Propri
tors.
VT Lincbarger, A E Lewis, T Rob-
inson, Carlin; G F Williamson, Mrs D
B w lliams, ] Weddle, Tuscarofa; G
Adams, South Fork; B Wright, Austin;
] L WhismHn, Wells; II N Cohn, F;
7 N Slower, Thos Rye, N Y; G Csrrell,
Canada; Ed Carville. Mound; H Bar
tholomay & wife. Rochester, N Y; q
Goodale & vito, Star; W D Adriance,
Monticello; J A. Robertson, Helen Rober-
son, J NJ Pollock, Lsmoille.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1888-04-30
Notice..

All persons knowing themselves in
debted to the firm of Brown and Hos
kins are requested to make immediate
settlement.
4.l6 q HosxISa
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1888-04-30
Destructive Firo.

A peadwood. OAK, dispatch. to the
st. Paul Phone Press, dated the 9th
insta-.. says;
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1888-12-20
j. ROSENSTOCK
PaIisnde Hotel.

Since the recent Ere ut III
which destroyed my hotel, togeihaa|
it's contents, / have opened The
SADIE HOTEL and um now P'
to accommodate the travelling
with good accom- modations, boia
board and lodging A Iibsrnl .
the public patronage is IesP
solicited. III
1-s = NJ
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-05-17

George Eddleman Fatally Wounds
Thomas Gresham at Atlanta.


ATLANTA, GA, May 16.-At $3.50 o'clock
this afternoon Thomas Gresham was shot
and dangerously wounded by George Eddie
man. The shooting occurred in the saloon
of James Johnson, No. 12H Whitehall
street. Eddleman and Gresham were talk
ing together, when the subject of secret
societies was preached. The negro waiter
who was present said he hardly knew how
the quarrel originated, but his attention
was called to the two gentlemen when he
h card one of them call the other - liar.
Then saw Eddleman beat Gresham over
the head with his walking cane, breaking
it, after which Eddleman pulled out his pis-
tol and shot Gresham.
GRESHAM WILL DIE.
Gresham, who is dangerously wounded,
was conveyed to his home, at the corner of
Garnett and Forsyth streets. The ball en-
tered his abdomen. and the wound is pro-
nounced fatal
Eddleman was arrested and carried to
police headquarters.
He stated to a reporter that he said some
thing about secret society men not being of
much account, and Gresham said: You
are - - liar" Eddleman says he
then struck Gresham with small stick,
and that Gresham was using his fists all the
while.
SELF DEFENSE PLEADED.
Gresham, Eddleman says, then drew knife
aud cut him in the face, and said: I'm
shoot you"
ut was about time for me to defend my
self, and | shot him." said Eddleman, in
conclusion. He appeared to be drinking,
but was not drunk.
Gresham made a statement to a friend
He said that he repudiated mean remark
made by Eddleman about secret societies,
and received a blow with a stick. 81 drew
my knife in self defense, and the next mo-
ment was shot"
Gresham is crippled in one hand and Ed
dleman has a wooden leg. Gresham's
wound will no doubt prove fatal
Eddleman is a real estate agent and
Gresham was railroad employee.
Gresham commenced sinking about 6
o'clock, and at 10 o'clock tonight he
breathed his last.