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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-25
nn,rry,y srABBEp BY A TRAMP.

Utica. n. Y, Aug e4.-Last night as a freight tran
~ ,ho Central road was standing In the East Rome
Yard a tramp attempted to board IT, He was seen
nv James o'Keefe brakeman. and ordered or TIVE
oher tamps then appeared al tho car door. wheroupon
The one on the ground turned upon the brakeman
with knife The latter called for help and the three
tramps started to run The one with the knife rc1
mrned and inflicted three cuts In the breast bacl
and hand OF o'Keefe. Fortunately, the blows were
given In slanting direction and the cuts were rol
deep enough do serious injury. The conductor and
TWO other trainmen went TO the rescue and Of
them smas he'd his lantern the ramp's head, and
he secured. He gives his Rams Is John Coyne
Of Buffalo
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-25
CHABGEp WITH EMBEzzLIyG $50 900.

Philadelphia, Aug. 24.-Dennls A. Kelleher, who
disappeared from this city about two months ago, and
who was arrested in Baltimore on Thursday and
brought to this city to answer charge of embezzie
ment Of $50 600 from his employer, George W. Bech
tugbost owner OF this city, was today held in 81 900
Sn Cor further hearing on Wednesday. KelleheF Is
hont twenty years Of age, and has been IN Mr.
Reck's employ for twelve years
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-25
= vrrrRlN DRUM.MAJoR DEAD.

Boston, Aug 81 CspeciaD. Major White an old
drummer and drum major widely known In this part
Of the country, Is dead at his home in Haverhin
He was born I'm Hallowell. Me- In 1903, ana when
a youth served as a drummer boy in the Uhiteo
States frigate Boston. subsequently ne was uruii-
major IN Colonel Winfield SCOTS command, the 9th
rrnIted STATES Infantry and in this regiment fought
IN rho Florida war; and was captured and cruelty
t,oatcd by the Indians under Osceola. Major Nhim
was musician in the famous 9Th ASA nn its
100 tbrough baltimore in 1861. He mas Deeh
consnicuous figure in Grand Army demonstrations
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-25
FRIDAY, AS USUAL, BARGAIN DAY.

STATIONS of the merits Of their goods Visitors can
taste for themselves the different cofees chocolates
cocoas, teas, soups etc. Cereals viii be cooked into
all the various dishes that the skill of professional
cooks can devise Visitors viii how small
package of condensed material cam IN few moments,
lie turned out into delicious pudding or pie Pre-
pared -four VIII be made into bread, biscuits, cakes
and so on TO the end.
The prizes offered for cheese have been the means
CT bringing I'm immense number OF exhibitors. and
the indications point Of the largest cheese dis
plays ever IN this State Prizes are also offered
TO milling companies that Will prepare and bake upon
the spot bread and pastry, while the same are offered
to manufacturers of prepared flour.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-25
INVITING NEW BIDS ON THREE SHIPS
NOTIFICATIONS IN THE NEW ADVERTISEMENT
FOR THE 1000 TON CRUISERS


FOR THE 1000 TON CRUISERS.
washington, Aug. 24.-Advertisements were reissued
today from the Navy Department for bids for the con-
struction OF the three 20OOtOn cruisers, for when
excessive proposals were opened on Thursday inc
new advertisements substantially the same as the
old, with certain important differences that are ex
pected to induce contractors to offer bids that will fa
within the appropriation. The department makes sew
eral concessions to this end. In the first place, SIX
months moro time is given, making the contract period
two and one-half years the maximum speed TO be Cd
tanned is fixed at seventeen knots instead Of eighteen
and the premium rate is altered There WILL be
premium Of $25 900 for each quarter knot over the
maximum, and similar deduction for each quarter
knot below, instead OF $4,000 for the first quarter
knot 100000 for the second 0d0 for the third and
100000 for the fourth and all above. The maximum
speed below which the vessel will be rejected Is to Dc
sixteen knots, instead of sixteen and one-half.
The bids VIII be opened October 20. NO acton
has yet been taken in the of the two 3ooO-ton
vessels but reimbursement will probably be issued
for them.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-25
prsAPPEARED WITH HIS Trust FUNDS

New-Orleans Aug 24.-The disappearance yester
day OF prominent young lawyer and notary Al
phonse Phillips, creates comment here His absence
from the city, beyond the reach OF his creditors mas
been matter of gossip for some weeks. but the mat
ter came before the people yesterday in suit filed
by one of his clients, demanding an accounting for
funds left in his custody. 1t is alleged that he has
permanently absented himself and garnishee OF
funds in National bank was Issued The funds In
bis hands unaccounted for amount, 1t is claimed, TO
$50 600 or 800 900. Phillips was an official OF the
Mexican Lottery Company, out Of which he made a
handsome sum He was also prominent In politics
and a member of the Legislature.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-25
q, pprri1 ursBAND CAUGHT.

Jacob Raceley, of No 3O1 East Fifty -hfth-st' who
was held at the Yorkville Police Court by justice
Welde on Thursday for following and abusing his
wife, was released on bail the same night lie went
directly to No. $40 West onehundred -ahd-tweh'le'h
:, where his wife was living and broke in the door
~ bor anartmonts. Then he threw kettle OF hot
water over her and beat her with club. warrant
was issued for his arrest and he taken into custody
He was before Justice wehe yesterday, and was re
handed until this morning. Meanwhile the vile Is
in the Harlem Hos pltal
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-25
PLANNING TO LAY PACIFIC CABLE.
San FRANCISCO TO NEw.zEALAND BY WAY OF
HONOLULU AND TUTUILA.

doNOLULU AND TUTUILA.
ran Francisco Aug. 24.-The committee appointed
iccentiy BY the local Chamber OF Commerce. TO in
Vesugate the feasibility Of laying an ocean telegraph
.aoe rom this point to Australia, has reported in
ia'or Oh the project, and estimates the cost of
eaoic inc from san Francisco TO New-zeaand by
way Oh Honolulu and Tutuila, at s1o,0oo,o0o 1t is
urged that the line would be paying investment,
as would secure the whole OF Hawaiian business.
al Oh The business of the Pacific islands centring at
lne samoan group and all of the United States busi-
s OF the Australian colonies and New Zealand, to-
eether With large percentage of the colonial business
WIN wiz, The United Kingdom and Europe The cost of
kaonne nom sydney to London It Is estimated would
DC reduced to 81 cents per word.
AZ is suggested that the United States Government
s,ant 2 subsidy for the purpose to the extent Of
ss1a e1aaeeIng per cent year on an investment OF
1io,oOOooo OF bonds. 10 DO Issued by company In
colporatcd under the laws of the United States.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-25
NEW APPOINTMENTS ANNOUNCED.

Washington, Aug. 24.-Cabell Whitehead, Of Idaho
has been appointed Assayer of the Mint Bureau,
place made by the removal of Dr. Torbell last
spring. Mr. Whitehead is a Vrgnian by birth. but
was educated at the Lehigh University and the New
York school of Mines, and has for several years been
connected with the Boise City Mint. Other appoint
ments today were those of W. r. Compton, Of New.
York, and j. Fred Meyer, of Iowa, TO be Chiefs or
division In the Sixth Auditors office.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-25
ou,RGED WITH BREACH OF PROMISE.

Relvidere. n j. Aug 24.-Charles ]. hean an en
Move or1be Erie Railroad Company at jersey cry was
arrested by Officer Hutchinson on THURSDAY anu
brought 10 Belvdere the charge of seduction ulucr
ppomise Of marriage The complainant Is MIS- rosa
Wilson of oxford. kean was held IN S@ovy iV VS.
resrIested on a suit brought by Mrs. WILSON'S la'ner
lie was held IN $1,000.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-25
STATISTICS OF IMPORTS AND EXPORTS.

Washington, Aug 24.-The Chief of the Bureau OF
Statistics in his monthly statement of the imports and
exports of the United States, reports that the total
value of the exports for the and twelve months
ended July 81, 1880, compared with similar ex-
ports during the corresponding period of the pre-
ceding year, follows; seven months ended
July 81, 1880, $413,931 ,223; 1883, S356o66,ol6
Twelve months ended July 81, 1882 s749 ,42o ,457 ;
1885, 1891 751 yss4. The values Of the imports were
as follows: Seven months ended July 81, lsoS
ended July 81, 1850, 1885, 513; 1883. s726,744
b33.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-25
THE CHAB1Esrox,s SUCCESSFUL TRIAL.

San Pedro. Cal, Aug. 24.-The new cruiser Charles
ton arrived here at O'Clock this morning, having
made official trial Of four hours from Port Hart
ford to Santa Barbara yesterday afternoon. The trial
was successful in every way. The cruiser made an
average of Is Is knots per hour during the whole
rum and developed an average of 6,70O horse power.
Commodore Benham las prepared a dispatch to the
Navy Department stating that the trial salts
factory and that the boilers, engines and machinery
worked admirably. The Charleston had 10 come here
for fuel, and left today for Francisco.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-25
THE PRINT CLOTH MARKRT.

Fall River, Aug "a (special-The print cloth
market has been quiet during tbs week and the sales
amount TO only % 200 picc Of which 81 900 wero
odd goods and 81 600 6fx6ls-35,O0o spots and
$4,000 futures The production was 100000 pieces
and the deliveries the same leaving the stock hand
10000 pieces. The sales for future delivery foot
up 100000 pieces weekly for September $4,000
pieces for October, 200 for November $4,000 for
December, and 900 for January. The market closes
quiet and steady, at I'D cents for CAS-; 60x56s
nominal at SIG
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-25
,,.SsanunsrrrS DEMOCRATS.

Boston, Aug. "a (specian.-The Democratic state
Executive Committee me, this afternoon cA-oon
eressma. Patrick Collins presiding ana seiec'eu "o-
ccster as the place and October the 'i'no ior 10
STATE Convention Nathan Matthews. jr.. was recon-
n,ended for president of tho convention. The iol'
lowing compose the Committee on Resout0Hns ia iai-
Ward Avery Charles Levi Woodbury. John '" o Tun,
mIngs Colonel Charles III. Taylor josiah Suin'S'
Iohn C. Crosby, and John H. McDonOugh
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-25
TO REPORT UPON TIE PLANS For THE TEXAS

Washington, Aug. 24.-COnstructors Bowes and
Gatewood and Assistant Constructor Taylor have been
appointed Board to revise carefully the calculations
to spaces and weights of the armored battle ship
Texas, to be built at Norfolk and ascertain whether
or not there is real necessity for change in the
English designs I'm order mako the vessel scaworthy
and tit for naval service
Mr.. Bowles is ct present stationed at Norfolk, In
charge of the construction OF the vessel.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-25
-,rrp IN va1UABLE LAND DISPUTED.

Milwaukee, Aug. 24.-Prelmmary s"Ps ,9.,.ar~,n
- s.. W II Jacobs To wrest from the Wisconsin
Central RAILWAY section 80, Hurley, where 'ne
Montreal and other iron mines located lie claims
that the section IS outside the '"cn'S-
mile indemnity limit, where the road had nsne
10 90 and make up deficiencies 'no
land grant, and he has claimed posSos;
sion of the land under soldier sirp ehS William
Is millionaire and has engased eA ~, s,ertv Js
= viIas as one OF his attorneys. inc property -
worth 20 900 OOO and great legal hght may 10 GA
ueGte1.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-25
THE BOMB EXPLOSION AT LOUISVILLE.

Louisville KY. Aug. 24.-The men injured yesterday
evening by the explosion Of dynamite bomb in Shop
No. IL Of the louisville and Nashville Railway yards
rested easily today. They pushing box car
along when the wheels struck bomb which exploded.
T. ). White received part of the shell I'm his night leg,
f. l.. Gregory had part of the calf of his right leg
torn away, and William ConnOrs had hand and leg
injured. The bomb is supposed 10 have been placed
= nv boyc
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-25
RELIEF FOR DESTITUTE MINERS.

Brazil, Ind, Aug. 24.-The Miners Central Relief
Committee yesteri'y reported 74' dependents and
Al 100 relief This includes $780, the second lift
made by ihe General Assembly, knights OF Labor
The National Progressive Union gave S1ss. other
smaller sums were sent in from various points In In
diana, Kentucky and particularly Ohio. Robert
Watchorn secretary Of the Miners Assembly. Knights
Of Labor IS In the city, and committee OF miners
has been appointed to wait the operators 10 see
II they Will confer with him In relation to existing
differences.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-25
.sUrvcrov,s CONVENTION WORK.

Seattle W. T.. Aug o4.-Thee seems to be con-
siderable doubt among lawyers as TO the conventions
action the Grand Jury question. The genoI al
belief is that the clause intending TO provide for
GRIND Jury of seven or the d pensing with the Grand
Jury altogether was stricken out
Thare VIII ha seventy Representatives and thirty
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-25

MR. sIyGERLY'S NEW YACHT LAUNCHED.
Wilmington Del, Aug. 24.-Enoch Moore launched
a, his sbipyard here this morning the steam yacht
SnarkIe building for william NJ. singerly, Of The
Ibuadelnhia Record Messrs william VI. and George
cerv were present. The sparkle VIII be taken TO
Chester on Monday 30 have her machinery put In.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-25
LARGE SAVING BY BOND PURCHASES.

Washington, Aug. 24.-Since August 3, 1857, up
to and including to-day, the Treasury Department
has purchased $e2 04s 800 four per cent bonds and
$ll6930 900 four and one-haf per cent bonds; or
a total of S179s79 100. These bonds cost s2o7-
1876, O93 at maturity they would have cost S243,
649,746 that the Government has made saving
of $36.512 653.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-25
A RETREAT FOR CLERGYMEN CLOS

Troy, Aug. ga retreat for clergymen Of the
diocese of New-York closed this morning at ~.
JOsephs Provincial Seminary. The retreat under
the direction of Archbishop Corrigan. and than
100 priests were present. Another retreat under
NicarGcneral Preston will be held next week for
the remainder Of the priests in the New-York
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-25

SURGEON PORTER NOT TO BE TRANSFERRED.
Washington, Aug. 24-The Acting Secretary OF ar
has suspended the order transferring Surgeon Porter
from Jacksonville, Fla, to Jackson Barracks, La 1t
probable that he will be permitted TO remain IN his
present station indefinitely, In conformity with the de-
sire of the people of Florida.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-25

Omaha, Aug 24.-Ihe finding of the court martial
in the case Of Leutenan-COlOne Fletcher eXcOmman-
dant Fort Omaha, charged with conduct unbecomng
gentleman and officer, has been forwarded TO Wash
ingon. This IS understood that the court has
found against him.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-25
1 WOMAN KILLED BY TILE CARS.

Syracuse. n. Y. Aug 24.-The body OF an unknown
woman found on the Central track at Amboy this
morning. She had been killed By freight train
du.ng the night. The head was completely severed
from the body. She about sixty years old and
thought 10 have been tramp. On her undefclOth-
Ing was the name " Mary HOyt'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-25
FoURrH-cLAss posrMAsTERs APPOINTED,

Washington, Aug. 24-Fourthclass postnasters
we're to-day appointed as follows;
p.nnsylvanIa-H Rankin Elderton Jacob z. Burke,
Hilsve; n. IL. Davis Jenningsville; T. A. Appleby
Mt Vernon; H. Redingsr, Pierce; George E. kiriin,
Port Clinton; Joseph Graham WhtestowD.
New Ork-Henry Skinner, Cambria; A. Poppleton.
Dunbarton b. o. Dorm Garoga c. S. Squires, Naum-
burg.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-25
TRAIN WRECKED BY A wAsHoUr.

Minneapolis Aug "a The journals Duluth dis
match saws As result OF a washed0ut culvert on
the Eastern Minnesota Railroad few miles south OF
his oIty freight engine and thirty ditched
and smashed aud several rainmen badly hurt
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-25
THE CLAIMS OF JOHN RoAcHs Ass1GNEEs.

Washington, Aug 24.-The Naval Advisory Board
to-day further considered the claims Of the Roach
assgnees for compensation for extra work on the Bos
TON Atlanta and Chicago and have practically reached
agreement which will DO put into shape the hrst
O. next week
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-25

Troy n Y, Aug. 24.-The water in the Cohoes Co"-
nany's canal was shut of to-day. and the iii9 "e'o
closed for the annual vacation Of week lor IepauS
Ten thousand operatives are having piss 'S'A'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-25
PAST SEASON

PAST SEASON
..,,A,n our stores two great Sales Of Bankrupt
e,..s. First the Stock of Bates Of Twenty-thrd'st
s,x,h. avenue in q month sold and now within
Cav, weeks the Stock OF Hurd Of Brooklyn.
WITH Us IT'S USUAL
. mako inventory August First. This year it was Inn
.oshls Our seni.annua Sale takes place this week.
On Saturday we take our InventOry---.-.That the
noyv may be short and clear, Wen sell our own great
stuck at prices that will easily clear the decks
THIS WEEKS SALE
will be the greatest sale OF all
For the best values that you ever saw
ATTEND THIS sALE''
For augh you wantgood for present use or use
within the next few months-this weeks sale will DO
YOUR GOLDEN OPPORTUNITY.
LADIES' DRESSES AND WRAPS.
Quotations given below
are for fine quality desirable Suits and Garments now in
present fashion
At Two Ninety eight,
Ladies' Bingham and Saeen Dresses-fancy wasOs IuI
draperies with velvet trimmings; were So and SS
At n Dollar TWENTY-FIVE,
Bretonne Dresses-strpes and figures; were 81
At Dollar seventy five,
White Lawn Dfesses-embfoldery panel; were 50 co.
White Lawn presses-four tucked runles-sash back
were a. So
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-25
..aAno rru1sHERs GO ON srR1rr

Uayerhiu Mass, Aug. 24-The employees OF b. NJ.
K,mbau 4 Sons large morocco finishing establishment
ar, out ON strike. They have been working by the
niece and the firm wants them TO work by the week.
but this they refuse to do.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-25
nonrrc or npnmnEn sIsrrRs REcoEERED.

BODIES or DROWNED SISTERS hhCo' NA
Belyidere, \. j., Aug. 24.-The bodies VI 'no
collgan sisters drowned in the falls OF the Dcia""o
below Lamberville, last Sunday evenihs' W.
recovered yesterday, at Trenton ara 'ho o'H'r
a, Florence and taken home for burlaL
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-25
THEATRICAL SILKS AND PLUsHEs

AT HALF VALUE.
At Nineteen Cents.
satns and China 40 cents
Al Twenty nine Cents.
Plain and Fancy silk Pushes and Velvets, Satns,
Armures and China Silks
were 80 cents 10 81.
At Forty nine Cents.
Black Coored and Fancy eros Grains. Faille Fran-
caise Rhadames SuIahs, Satins and China Silks were
30 cents TO 81 %.
At Eighty-nipe Cents.
Light and Dark Coored, Black and Fancy Satin
Rhadames Surahs Gros Grains, Mores and Faile Fran
caise; were 81 80 to al as.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-25
HE A r N
w hat Next?
LAST WEEK

LAST WEEK
closed sale that was the talk OF all New.Yorf.
THIS WEEK
will see commenced and ended Sale more EXTRAORDINARY
still all surplus stock OF whatever Khd
scribe IL great Stock. or stock OF Bates OF
stock Of Hubble 1t Summer Goods goods for Fall or
Winter or Staple Goods suitable for all year round-a sale
Of magnitude SURPRISING any that has gone before
On Saturday we inventory stock
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-25

Ivo senators In the legislature instead Of seventy
SIX and thirty-six respectively Each county is 10
nave one Representative Iarge
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-25
THIS WEEK
WASH DRESS FABRICS, as follows:

The worlds not coming to an end only the season.
Fancy Chalies, best styles, o'4 cents; were ~
Standard Csicoes, colors fast 80 cents; were
post Domcstic sateens a., cents; 10
SHIFTING Cambrics G'2 cents; IL
Seersuckers-the best 5' cents; were 10
Best Silver Gray Calicoes, "a cents; were l2e
Res, Mourning Cambrics ~ cents; 122
Berlin Turkey Reds. 7s4 cents; were 10
Fipured Indigo Blues ~ cents; 12A
nress ADMINISTRATIONS plaids, 8 cents Is
ouitjnp Chintzes-36 inch, cents; 16
outing Plannes--best Styles 9s4 cents; were %
Novelty Chambrays 90 cents 25
Finest Scotch Ginghams, I22 cents; so
FINEST French Sateens il cents; were 80
Scotch Bingham Robes.
80 cts; were 81 PSI 9s cts; were 90 90
Above prices would be absolutely absurd. not
at point of taking stock
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-25
FOR BETTER FOOD.

FRIDAY, AS USUAL, BARGAIN DAY.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1889-01-28
Notice of Assessment.

uyINNEMUCCA MINING COMPANY q
w corporation. Principal place of business
winnemucca, Nevada, location of works, Win.
nemucca Mountain, Humboldt County, Nevada.
Notice is hereby given that at meeting of the
Board Of Trustees of the above named company,
held on the 18th day of January, 1880, an assess
ment, No. IL, of cent per share was levied on the
capital stock of the corporation, payable immedi-
ately in U. S. gold coin to the Secretary, at his
office in the First National Bank building, Win.
nemucca. Nevada.
Any stock upon which this assessment shall re.
main unpaid on the 10th day of Feb, 1880, will
be delinquent and advertised for sale at public
auction; and, unless payment is made before will
be sold on MONDAY, the 9th day OF March,
1882, to pay the delinquent assessment, together
with the cost OF advertising and expense Of sale.
GEO. s. NIXON, Secretary.
Winnemucca, Nevada, Jan. 16, 1889. I'd
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1889-01-28
A TERRIBLE ACCIDENT
nc UnbaEamces "A Young Mans Mind.

nc UnbaEamces Young Mans Mind.
BoNHAN, TEX. J, Jan. 27.-A young man
named Chamles had terrible experience
in Bois Arc Bottom, about three miles
from town. He was walking the rail-
road track, and while crossing a small
bridge heard the Cannon-ball train com.
ing. The noise of the locomotive attract
ed bis attention, and on turning to look
he missed his footing and fell between
the ties Before he could extricate him
self the train was upon him, passing over
him, cutting off his hand, which was
living across the rail. The terrible ex.
perieuce, however. has almost unbalanced
the young mans reason.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1889-01-28
QUE MILITARY AND NAVAL RE-
SOURCES.
A German Official Genes 10 Inspect
Them.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 27,-Mr Petre,
technical attache of the German legation,
has just arrived from Berlin. His mis-
sion is supposed to cover comprehensive
and rapid survey of the military and
naval resources of the United States in
defense and offense. Particularly he is
presumed to inspect the harbor defense
of the principal sesports and ineidently
make report on our ability TO command
sea going steamers which could be speed.
iIv converted into eommerce.destroying
privateers.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1889-01-28

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 27.-Mary Web
ster, head nurse of the Cooper Hospital,
Camden, N. j., was murdered while on
duty on the fourth floor Of the hospital
Saturday morning by an unknown man,
who robbed the body. He escaped by
lowering himself from a window by a
repe made from bed sheets.