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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1889-12-14
Harper's Ferry's sentinel.
Mr.. John Martin is visiting friend
In Martinsburg.

|
In Martinsburg.
Messrs. j. Calvin Tabler, of Duff
fields, and s. v. Yantis, of Shepherds
town, visited Washington on Monday
of this week.
Col. g. w. z. Black was in town
last week. He is very courteous gen.
tleman, with commercially progress
sive ideas.
Mrs. William Harrison, of Weston,
w. Va, cousin of Mrs. Gen. Golf by
marriage, and also a relative of Pres
ident Harrison, spent last Saturday
and Sunday with Miss Alveron Cross.
| Mrs. William Smurr, Mr.. and Mrs.
Joseph Smith, Mr.. William Wilson,
of Martinsburg, w. Va, and Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles Spangler, of Winches-
ter, Va. were in attendance at the
funeral of Emanuel Spangler on Thurs
day.
AT her parents home on Camp Hill,
Sunday morning, Dec. LIST, Nettie,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Robert
Ridgeway, aged years and months.
ANOTHER AGED CITIZEN GONE
HIGHER Spangler, an
aged, well-known and highly respect
ed citizen of our town, died on the Sd
inst, after long illness. The de-
ceased was born July 5th, 1878. For
sixty years he was consistent men,
of the Methodist Episcopal Church.
He left to his family an untarnished
name and spotless character.
KILLED SIX WILD TURKEYs.-Mr.
Felt Riley has been batting with
turkeys in Loudoun. Last week he
lay in ambush, near place known as
"Turnip Patch," when three fine
turkeys approached and all began to
eat out of the corn-bated hole in the
ground. Mr.. Riley fired and killed
the three turkeys at one shot.
On Monday of this week he was
again successful in bagging three
more.
ROMANCE IN REAL LIFE.-On the
Inflated 3lst of May last, Mr.. Edward
G. Creager, of Hancock, Md, rescued
from drowning in the mad water at
Johnstown, Pa. Miss Adele Webster,
of Philadelphia. Since then Cupid
has not been idle, and now the an
nouncement is made that Hymen
will, in the lady's city next Sunday
evening, rescue both these people
from the loneliness and uncertainty
of " SINGLE" blessedness.
Observation-Disclosures
ing the inclement weather, st. Peters
Catholic church at Harper's Ferry was
most densely crowded on Wednesday,
the 9th inst, to witness the marriage
of Mr.. B. F. Curry and Miss Mollie
l.. Higgins, daughter of Patrick and
M. A. Higgins, of Keep Tryst, Md.
About 4:25 p. m., the parents of the
UTIut, anu lunSuldto IcldtltcSy Gil
tered the church and took the front
seats. Promptly at 4:30, the organ
pealed forth the strains of Heaven
ward wedding march, and the bridal
party, consisting of the principals,
the "best man." Mr.. ]. j. McCabe, of
Baltimore, and the BRIDES maid,
Miss Lizzie Higgins, (slster of the
bride proceeded up the aisle and were
met at the altar by the Rev. Father
Wilson, who after a. brief and appro-
pirate address, performed the ceremo.
NY.
The bride was handsomely attired
in oak leaf brown surah; the groom in
conventional black.
Immediately after the ceremony
they proceeded to the home Of the
brides parents, where reception was
held throughout the evening.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1889-12-14

Sixty of the seventy-eight men en-
ployed in the bridge department at
Mt. Clare shops were discharged Fri
day. Four blacksmiths and their
four helpers employed in making
switch "frogs" were retained. A few
Of the skilled mechanics were after
ward given employment in other de-
partments, but the rest were advised
to seek employment elsewhere. 1t is
understood the building used by the
bridge department will be remodeled
and converted into boiler shop, and
mat hereafter the railroad company
will construct all of its engines at Mt.
Clare, and that all the bridge work
will be done by contract.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1889-12-14

Our Christmas greeting to you is call
and price our goods, and see how low we
will sell them to you. No trouble to
show goods. CHAS. II. BOWERS.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1889-12-14
NO MORE TERRoRs FOR ME-

NO MORE TERRORS FOR ME-
Z" The doctors say that Bright's Disease
Has never known cure,
But they may bluster as they please,
Burdick will cure you sure''
Ask your druggist for BURDICK' s KID
NEY CURE, only known Remedy for
Bright's disease and diabetes. Price 75c.
and S1.25. Sample bottles free. For
sale by E. G. Williams, Martinsburg.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1889-12-14

We are determined this season to give
more and better goods for the money.
the balance of the year 1889, than any
other reliable house in town, call and be
convinced. CHAS. FL. BOWERS.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1889-12-14

The B. d o. is packed with trains
and one is surprised that SO many
freights can be worked through with
out collision. At almost every station
on both divisions Martinsburg rail-
road men can be seen.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1889-12-14

The parson is an indispensable friend
to young people contemplating matri-
mony. So are Thompson & Tabler indis-
pensable to the young friend contemplate
ing buying new suit or overcoat.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1889-12-14

Thompson s. Tabler are kept busy
early and late. Comparing goods and
prices, you may say they are giving their
goods away,-they are going anyhow.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1889-12-14

John w. Alderton, who has been
for sometime quite faithful and eff
ficient clerk in the Davis National
Bank of Piedmont, has been elected
and accepted the position of cashier of
the Berkeley Springs Bank, of Berke.
ley Springs.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1889-12-14

A. NJ. GILBERT'S Drug Store is the
place to get pure Drugs, Medicines, Dia-
mond Dyes, Fine Perfumery. DIR. Metze's
Tooth Brush, Toilet Soaps, Holiday
Goods Sponges, Cigars, &c, cheaper
than any place in town.
Cor. Queen and Race 81.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1889-12-14
Over National Bank.

/ make no idle boast when l say my
prices are at least ten per cent. lower on
gold watches, than anywhere else in
town. Call and be convinced of the fact.
w L. JONES'
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1889-12-14

Send THE HERALD as a New Years
present to your absent children or
friends. 1t will remind them every
week of home and be welcome visi.
tor
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1889-12-14

Any lady who gets Christmas pres
ent of one of Jones gold Watches will
surely have something nice, many have
been sold and many are on hand yet.
Will you be one of the fortunate ones I?
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1889-12-14

Despite the weather we sold $50 wraps
last week. The bargains we are offering
should bring every lady who intends
buying coat to our store this week.
EMMERT & FIERY,
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1889-12-14

Hon. E. Boyd Faulkner attended
the funeral of Judge Green, at Charles
town, Friday of last week.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1889-12-14
Everyone Don't Think alike.

Fine Books. Cloth Bound, only 25 cts,
A. Z MARTIN, Agent, King st.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1889-12-14

Being over stocked with clothing, hats
and Gents Furnishing Goods, we are
compelled to sell at your prices.
j, STERN, Popular Clothier
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1889-12-14

That is the reason we keep such va
riety of dress fabrics in all shades and
colorings, 80 that everyone can be suited.
Every day brings us something new in
dress goods. Come and see the late
things we got in this week.
EMMERT & FIERY.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1889-12-14

Hood 8 Sarsaparilla cures catarrh by
expelling impurIty from the blood,
which is the cause of the complaint.
Give it trial.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1889-12-14

The T. NJ. Shaull land. Jefferson
Co., (2133 acresl was sold last week.
by Messrs. Baylor, Beckwith, Trap
nell and Brown, Special Commission.
ers, to Mr.. VIM. Johnson, at SIT per
acre.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1889-12-14

The dandelion is again in flower,
which is rare for December.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1889-12-14

Dec. 81, at the Court House, by
Special Commissioners Feidt and
Walker, the Licklider farm. See
advt.
Dec. 2lst, the Matthews property In
this city. See advt. and bills.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1889-12-14

Dee. 10Th. by J. L. Lloyd, near
Greensburg, stock, implements, house
hold goods, &c. See advt. and bills.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1889-12-14

Mr.. John Fitz was in Baltimore
this week on business.
Miss May B. Faulkner has been
visiting in Winchester this week.
Miss Lottie Anderson, of Bunker
Hill, was in this city Monday.
Mr.. Ed. Smith, of Hagerstown, Md,
Is visiting Miss Matte Grimm.
Mr.. John J. Gilligan, of Grafton, a
Deputy under Collector McGraw, is in
town, representing the Catholic Mir
ror of Baltimore.
A load of grain drawn by four
horses crossed the b. a.. o. Monday,
N. Queen ST., just in time to escape
q passing train. Trains run in there
from the West at too great speed
for such dangerous place.
Many subscriptions expire with the
old year. Prompt renewal will oblige
us and save you fifty cents. Out of
the county subscribers are especially
requested to remit for the new year.
Gov. Wilson has appointed ID. B.
Lucas, Esq, of Charlestown, Judge
of the Supreme Court of West Va,
in place of Judge Green, decd, to
fill said vacancy until the next gen.
eral election in 1890.
SALE BILLS printed at your own
price at THE HERALD office,-not
common dodgers, but large attractive
posters, on heavy paper. well display
ed. For double our prices you can
get poor bill elsewhere. Take your
choice. This is free country.
There will be held Potato Festival in
the LIST NJ. E. Church, on the night of the
esd, in behalf of the needy. The en-
trance fee will be a potato, and as many
as parties desire to deposit in the barrel.
Friends are desired also to bring other
things for distribution.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1889-12-14

hon. q. W. Buxton purchased q
building lot from Mr.. E. V. Little. on
>. Raleigh ST., 70 r $500.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1889-12-14
Furs.

The indications are that furs will be
even more fashionable this year than
last. There are great many limitations
and inferior furs in the market, SO we
would advise you to be careful in your
selections. We have used special care in
buying our furs this fall and think we
have been unusually successful in secur-
ing some great bargains. We bought
nothing that we cannot guarantee and
have many new designs and varieties
of fur, which were not in the market
last season. Come and see our display.
EMMERT & FIERY.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1889-12-14

Cheapest toys in town, 5 to IS cents,
great variety. Best Juvenile books, il
Illustrated, 10 to 30 cts. Call and see
them. A. L. MARTIN. Agent. King St.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1889-12-14

The Berkeley Amusement Club
will give Select Ball at the Acade-
my of Music on the evening of Dec.
18th. This Clubs Social Entertain
ments have always proved success
full, and this will be grand holiday
entertainment for our young people.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1889-12-14
LOCAL NEWS.

Al locals, notices. advertisements. de-, must
be IN Thursday Of czech tceek for insertion u. that
sSlie.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1889-12-14

Mr.. J. Ken. Mathews, formerly of
this place, now one of the publishers
Of the Chase Co: (Neb.) Champion, has
been appointed Postmaster of that
place. A good appointment, for bet
ter Republicans than the Mathewses
it is hard to find.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1889-12-14

Ladies' Fur Muffs and Boas in every
variety of fur, also children's Fur MufTs
and sets at EMMERT & FIERY.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1889-12-14

Now is the time to get Bargains in
Ladies' and Misses Fine Shoes, to make
room for winter boots and school shses,
at JOHN LYONS & CO. 3. Shoemakers.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1889-12-14

GUILTY.-The jury rendered YER
dict that j. STERN, hats and gents fur
nlsher, is guilty of giving more for your
money than any other store it town.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1889-12-14

Go to P. C. Hunters and get large
portrait for holiday present and for
almost nothing.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1889-12-14

I promise to astonish the world on
large portraits. A life size crayon Dust
S15. Come and see.
P. C. HUNTER. Photographer.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1889-12-14

Why buy old fashioned coats when
you can get the latest style garments at
EMMERT q FIERY.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1889-12-14
COST OR VALUE 5!
JANUARY |, 1890.
Now is your time to save
money. Come early to avoid
the rush and get first choice.
BALTIC. CLOTHING HOUSE,
S. BRAFMAN.

N. B.-Our fixtures are also
or sale.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1889-12-14

Who can't have an oil portrait when
they can be had at P. C. Hunters for SEQ.
90 Queen St., Martinsburg.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-01-04
LOCAL BRHVITIBS.

Max Cohn, small retail dry goods deal
or at No, 81 Man street, was closed yes
terday under wrts Of attachments for
sums aggregating 500.
John J. Duffy aud VI. Gavin own con.
siderable real property in Fort Smith and
are jubilant oyer THE ApPEAL's report OF
the discovery OF natural gls there.
Attachments were served on |. Menke's
tailoring shop, ON Monroe street. to
satisfy following debts: Goldsmith, Stein
* Levy, Sl67; Friedman Brothers, $40.
An alarm Of fire was turned in last night
at g35 o'clock, caused Nv the burning out
OF chimney at the residence of Attorney
General Peters, corner OF Iauderialo and
Jessamine streets. No damage.
At a meeting OF the Committee OF Fii-
teen. held yesterday. Messrs. W. NJ.
Sneed and W. j. Cole were appointed a
special committee TO 20 10 Nashville and
obtain snch legislation Us was necessary TO
carry out the views and recommendation
OF said committee, made and reported by
them at the recent mass meeting.
There will be a meeting. ~ the Chill.
drcn's Nnas Club Friday, January (. at
, O'Clock p. m, in the parlor Of the Young
Mems Christian Association. Plans for a
permanent organization under the auspices
Of the United Charities OF he city will be
discussed. Full reports Of the success Of
recent work done will be- given by the ssv-
eral committees. 4 full attendance isear-
nestly requested.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-01-04

EVANSVILLE. ind. Jan. g.--fi,sr y fcct
inches and rising. Weather clear.
NEw ORLEANS Ia. jan. a-TAlnins. nIyc,
rlsinr slowly. Departed. H. 81 lloKie aud ban,cf
~ Louis
WHEELING, ". Va. Ian a-Rlvcr feet n
lnchcs aud falling. Weather clear NlRhi-l liyci
= feet inches and failing Weather clear and cool
CINCINNATI. o. Ian. a--Rivcf y Ioct iLchc,
aud fisiuR. Weather clear Nisht-itiytf - feet
Inches and rising Weather clear 1hermomoici
Pir1SBuR0, Ia, Ian. a-Rivcr feet and sta
ilqnary Weather clear aud pleasant Niaht-
River feet Inches aud falli3g. Weather clear
and pleasant
viCksDURo. Miss. Jan. a--Rlvcr rising fast
small boats will rccivc freight nj city landing
alter Monday next Passed up Future city and
BANGS. Ncv Orleans 10 ~ Louis Last midnight
CAIRO. ILL.,. Jan a-RlycF ~ feet inches and
falling Weather clear aud cool Arrived OHIO.
Ilnclnnnt A \. Wills. below Departed ohio,
Memphis Nlrbt-Ritof rs feet inches aud fall.
Ing. Departed John Gilmorr. ~ Louis pm.
L0uisviLLE KY. Jan. a-Noon- River rls.
Ing, with feet 10 Inches ON the falls end feet
lnghcs In the canal Weather islf aud cool
Nfht-hftcf rising. with loot on the falls aud
fcct2 inches IN the canal. weather clear aud
Pleasant. Departed Joseph .. Williams and Tow,
New Orleans.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-01-04
Tho nniIon anr-iInn.

Prom the Chicago Mall.
Il marriage a failure when ones VIII,
won't sew ON coat buiions7 Mr.. Frcd W
Barry, Of Chelsea, Mas. thinks II Is. and
doesn't hesitate TO say 10. Ills wife, who
Is prominent In society, has sued for Ill.
yorcc, and Il remains 10 h. seen II Mr..
Barry's plea that she would not sew on
his buttons will avail him n an oiFsot
against whatever neglect the vito may NJ.
loge. The great button question has never
vet been settled In court II promises 10
10 good thing Tor the country that this
Massachusetts case has come up. There
are thousands Of married men In the
United States who are troubled over that
button question and want 10 know how
much the thing will avail them In an
emergency. Il IL 60 be hoped that the
Judge before whom the ease will come Is
one oi the wisrsl, aud that the jury select
cd will be one most thoughtful aud con.
BcienliOus
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-01-04
s.r,o.s usr,ha..L. shocks.

SAS JuAS DEL sun, Jan. 3, via Calves
ton. San jose d. Costa Rica WIS the
scene on the night Of December 20 and the
morning Of December 30, Of series Of
earthquake shocks Of great severity. The
shocks are believed TO have originated In
tho Volcano Of Poaz, six leagues distant
from the town. AZ Alajucla eight persons
were killed aud many were injured. The
churches aud principal buildings In the
city suffered considerable damage. The
inhabitants encampcd in the squares aud
parks No further shocks have occurred
and the alarm Is subsiding. The civic
leasts were begun today,
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-01-04
PERSONAL POINTS.


JouN W. CuRRiN has returned from 4
Christmas trip TO Middle Tennessee.
g. c. lluSrINGroN j. happy Ia the re-
ccpiion Of novel New Years giit. II IL
boy.
i. y. ANDERSON, one Of the brightest
and most enierpnsing newspaper men in
the State, arrived yesterday, and will r..
main here for about three weeks 10 keen
the readers OF TINS MlNrnis ArrEAi
posted ON Legislative matters. Nashville
/. dmcricdn.
HENnY J. GooDHicm, Nashville: J. W.
Shcrcr, Philadelphia: l.. Caddock, Dallas,
Tex; !. u. Mayfcld and wife Overton.
Tex; Montgomery Miller, Louisville; r.
II. Collier aud family, Pine Bud; 7. T..
Payne, Owcnsboro. Ky.; NJ Wohord, St.
louis Chas. u. lnman, San Francisco, are
at the Peabody.
VIarons on Change yesterday: Miss
Jennie Walsh, Miss Jennie Robbins. Jack
son, Tenn; Miss Nirgic Elder. Trenton.
Tenn; :. II. Briant. Mr. Edna Briant,
Hope. Ark; Il. II. Thompson, Ponto,oc,
Miss; J. Il. Biniurd, Duck lIill, Miss. NJ.
Busch, Somcrvillc. Tenn; q. w. Booth.
Guniown, Miss; Sol Cohen, Concordia,
Miss
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-01-04
FIRE AND THEFT.
A Burglar sets a House Afire to Con.
ceal His Crime.

A Burglar sets House Afire TO Con.
ceal His Crime.
II looks very much rs II there was nm
organized gang Of thieves operating in the
city. During the present week not less
than six or more residences and stores
have been robbed and only in one in
stance has the robber been caught. The
latest occurrence Of this kind was reported
at police headquarters last night nj 81
O'Clock and the scene Of the robbery was
the residence OF &. Buchignanni, No. 800
Mississippi avenue. At the hour mentioned
there was no one IN the house, Mr..
Buchignmni being absent in Kentucky
and lbs wife engaged at their store, which
is situated on the corner OF Mississippi
and Walker avenues. about seventy feet
south of their dwelling house. The burglar
effected an entrance through the back
door and visited every room IN the house,
but took nothing until he had reached the
apartment facing the street. In a bureau
IN this room a zinc drawer had been con.
sirncted iorlthc safe keeping Of valuables,
and in IL were deposited two ladies' gold
WITCHES set with diamonds, two gold
chains. aud about $3.50 in money. The
side Of the drawer was cut open by the
robbcr and the contents removed, after
which he took the feather pillows from
the bed, laid them on the floor under the
window, and, after setting them afirc, cs.
capcd the same way he entered. In an
instant the pillows and window curtains
were ablazc. Anegro woman who was pass
Ing along the street saw the flames issuing
from the window and gave the alarm.
MrL Buchignanni, her clerk and several
neighbofs forced open the front door and
with buckets Of water succeeded in ex.
tinguishing the fire, after the window
frame and carpet had been badly burnt.
There Is no cline 20 the incrnlinrN hnrrlnr
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-01-04

scene of his former bruialities. While
there, accidentally il is said, he shot and
Killed a convict lie was rcarres;ed and
brought back TO the convict farm, where
he played the raving maniac 10 success.
fully, II is said, us to deceive his keepers.
lie prayed TO be given gun 10 kill him
sell with. A complaisant guard gave him
q gun, which he no sooner cot hold Of
than his reason returned aud commanded
him 10 cover the guard, which he did.
The guard threw up his hands and Lomax
walked off with tde gun, free man. II
would be interesting to know the name OF
the complaisant guard and whether the
Grand Jury Of Bolivar County. Miss, is
disposed 10 accept this farce without a
large quantity Of salt.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-01-04

average daily production OF the Minncap.
oils mills approximates $4,000 barrels OF
flour. Each barrel will produce 26O loaves
OF bread, giving total of $500, 600 loavcs
for days production. Five persons will
consume two loaves OF bread daily, or each
person Will consume two.fiths OF one LOAF.
At this rate I, 500, 900 loaves OF bread would
supply 1880, Ooo. In other words, the
Touring mills of Minneapolis grind flour
enough TO supply more than onc-iourth
the inhabitants OF the United States with
the staff OF life, OF course this does not
include the amount used for other pur-
poses, which is a large proportion, but
gives the reader some idea OF the magni-
tude OF our milling interests.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-01-04
Is HE A MULE THIEF.
Polk Collins Runs Away with Cornell
pavis's Mules aud Wagon.

Polk Collins Runs Away with Cornelius
pavis's Mules and Wagon.
Tho police are looking for Polk Collins.
negro who borrowed two mules and a
lumber wagon from a colorcd man named
Cornelius Davis and promised 10 return
them last night and divide the proceeds Of
the days earnings. Collins got the mules
at O'Clock am. Thursday. but up TO I
o'clock this morning bad failed 10 return
them.
Tho mules are described "a light sorrcl.
with ian.tals aud hali.moon names. The
wagon u a lumber wagon aud IA painted
rel. Collins Is about five aud a half feet
high; black, slim, and with thick lips and
walery eyes. lie lives on Mississippi ave.
nue., near the curve, hut his wife reports
that lac has not been home In two months