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4 Majority Of the Board OF Trustsss.
OEEIlE OLE TILE

EDISON GEN Gat Il (, E Ii 5Hlt COMPANY
EDISON BUILDING NO: % BROAD STREET
NETWORK. Dec. Il. 1890
n Office is hereby given that pursuant 70
~ the Bylaws OF the Company. the Annual Meerns
the stocO 0ders OF tie Edison General Eetr.e CoTpIl
will be HID a. the Office 4 Company. Edison Buh!nl
No A. Broad-st.. NewYo,k az noon on Mond1y jan 10
1890 for the purpose OF e.ectg Trustees for the ensuing
yea and for The transaction 4 such other business as rav
BET meeting, including the question Of Eatayl
the action OF the Board % Trustees declaring dividend
the stock held in rust By The Farmers Loan an
Trust Company, and dis-olying said trust.
Tho transfer books VIII be- closed a, 3 D. N. Dec
20. 1890 and reopenrd on Feb. 3. 1891.
BY order OF the Board OF Trustees.
A. MARCUS Secretary.
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The subscription lis. VIII be opened simultaneously at
tho Offices d,
5 V WHITE & co. 30 wal,-st.. NeN-York. and shcr
Uan-st. Chicago. H.
JOHN H. DAVIS 4 CO.. 10 Waust, New.Yors. and
CONNOE & CO.. Il Broadway. New YORK
Subscriptions viii also BE- received by
HE IMPORTERS And TRADERS NATIONAL
BANK. Ncw.York:
THE FOURTH NATIONAL BANK of Nsw.York.
CENTRAL TRUST COMPANY u NeT.York
Ne>srs WILBOCR JACKSON 5 CO. Providence, Il. l..
and the Office ~
THCRBI g. WHYLANO CO.. ll6 Radc-st. New York
Sb-crber. D. M, Ir,f red Stock VIII have he option
Of eub-cribnr ~ tho sane be General Cormoa
stock . an cqui share NJ Common stock At
par Zach har - The Preferred stock subscribed
fos by and allotted % them II they 80 desire.
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,nlGnKEEPSIE RRIpGE CNMPNNY-
Dipl0cn1 Notices.
THE LAKE SUOnE AND

MICHIGAN SOUTHERN HALLWAY co.
TREASUEEltS OFFICE, GRAND CENTRAL. DEPOT.
NEW.lORK December 23. 1890.
IN He BOARD OF DIRECTORS of this Com
Il pany have declared SliMIANNUAL DIVIDEND
Of TWO AND ONE.iALF t2'2) per cent on It's aptal
stock, and also an ADDITIONAL DIVIDEND or ONE
AND ONt~HALF N'2l per cent thereon both payable at
this office Monday The I'd day Of February ncNt the
stockholders record at oclOc~ l.. NJ.
nstan:, which transfer books viii
closed, b. rcOpened the morning OF Tuesday Sd
day u February next.
h.. ID. WORCESTER Treasurer
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This corporation Is Organized b take over the entire prep
crty the business 90 th' rI q Ii Nhl''
WIlYLAND co.. manufacturing, importing ana "hoie
grocer and d,, IN raj mrchapdSe, their pare
ncIship being about 20 cVriie ~ limitation.
Tho Preferred stock viii be entitled from and after jan
49, 1891 To cumulative preferential dividends Of per cent
rer annum payalc OFT ~ the aruinVs " uc corporation
before any payment is made upon the 'encra stock
The oerosp ~toc, VIII De- entitled he surplus earn
incs when declared In dividends. a' g'r cent per an
num upon tl, Preferred >torA shall lave been paid
Dividends the Pr, f'rr ~och will b. PAYABLE IN Feb
runry and Angus u each vea and complete stat mems
showing tho colditIH Of the comra"r VIII be made semi
annually.
III, idcnds the Cereal Common Stock VIII be d.
olarcd and paid only ~ thc rn3 of oaoh lsca year.
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n OTICE OF STOCKHOLDERS MEETING.

~ VI IIE OF NIUN NTIVLDEN~ MILD INUA
~ CHICAGO Jan. TO- 1s9i.-To the Stockholders Of
the Illinois steel Company: Notice is hereby given hs.
annual meeting n the stockholders Of
the Illinois Steel Company for the election o. directors
aud bushes. be presented will be he'd
Office OF the company In the Roo<ery Building o.
the southeast corner - ADAMS and Ia sale ss, IN No
ruarv 1891 az II o'clock m. Of said day.
Tho stock transfer books VIII be closed from the close
~ business 90 1891 the opening o. business
Fsnruorv 20 1891. y. W. PERKINS.
Acting Secretary
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Ag TTHasu .'' y,uIt"
Sstao%t $g9 $50 SIG; g. g. ss Inc $50
net cash ball $40 i2A 45i $50 3i4ess Dec. s79s1s
The foreign exchanges were dull as usual on
ofI-days but somewhat lower Sterling bills were
heavy. and drafts Paris depressed. We revise
quotations for actual business as follows Bankers
bills. 81 - 2 and ~ Sc respectively for long and
short sterling: French francs, 5.@l Ia ana
BIS "a reichmarl>s, % 3-4 and % u
In London British consos rose Ia to 90 ll-i6
for money and 90 1916 for the account. ~ the
open market money was extremely easy a' ron
. ID TO IS per cent for discounts, and at about
per cent for daily balances. Bar silver al
vanced Ii 10 As I'D. an ounce, American rall-
way shares continued the upward movement: CLOS
ing without important reaction. NJ rams frchch
2 pcr cents opened 30 ccntimes higher at "141.
but ended at 90 IL. sight exchange on London
rising to 2j?7 francs to the =
The first Incorporated cohiherclaI CIV -, VI
fered to the public this year is the ThurbcI. why
land Company which is the laiae\ nanutacturlnS
and wholesale grocery business in the world. Inc
firm. after conducting a suGcc>Siul ndSlHtSS III
thirtythree years, has turned Over an VI - ~
estate. factories. trademarks ana accounts ~
corporation. in which the members OF the Efn
and their immediate friends agree 10 takc orc mn
intcrcst-C, 100 GOO 81 preferred stock and %I."u"-
600 of common stock The balance of the common
issue-S iO0. o0O-will hc retained IN the treasury
for the extension of the business. SHouh si'n
policy I've deemed advisable. oi the pI'''rIrl
s.oct untitled tn en- annual GlNldcud ~ per
cont ~ uuO 600 is now offered 10 the pupllc AZ
par. with the option of taking upon allo'ncn.'
nnehaIi of the amount allotted in common STOCK
The net profits for the last ten years aI'ef cn1rs
in OF dcprrci1f on of stock, WI'l j. sHl'I, -
the GOOD, handled are constantly being turhed.
have been sufficient 10 pay per cent upon me
preferred stock and larger amount man Una! o,
tLe common stock A preference VIII he gErh
in tLc allotment 10 the 700 employees OF me
concern and 10 its $4,000 Customers. All Of the
members of the arm will continue in the manase
won't Of the company, and the new Interests Una,
,ro, no taken in the enterprise arc represented
in the oraanizaton by Thomas 7, Barr. well
known merchant Of this city, and PIcsidcnmI IT.,
W. Cannon. of the ChI~r National bahk' All tng
b1 a leading firm Of accountants. while the Legal
nLascs of the new organization have been passed
mon and approved by EvartS. Choatc a lfnlhan,
Tbe sub,cripiion books will be open January -
and close January 90. .:,.
II is hoped by the reorganization commute
that INC new securities Of the 81 LOUIS hfNnn1 I
and Texas Railroad will hc READY LOT "eA'e'' ~
- Il
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BUOYANT AT THE OPENING
al Pen and East Inc

REQ anu r. dSt lUN
5000 .....2 81 y
Penn Co.'S 4 y Coup
5.00o.......lO6
PEG Dec d Ev "a
1000 IS
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FORT WAYNE AND JACKSON RAILROAD co.
lIf AMI Al MELTING of the St0ckh0ld.

~. ~ he For WAYNE and Jlci-on Railrolf Coz,
Iany Tor the election OF Directors and such other business
a. may br0uch. IT, VIII De held the 9TH FEB.
Isol ~ 10 M at the office Of the COMPANY JacAsor
Mich.
main closed until l,b. 5. lS9l. -
signed r. g. ROLSTON. Secretary.
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~ 5OS.53i 80

In The above hing Is included either To- the many
valuable trade marx, 81 'hc firm which h'N" been acquired
and created through au outlay OF than 100000 IN
money or for u. rpo which results om thirty .thr.
year, Of cNtcu-i,, and successful business Il
hv an active TRADE connection with more than tNcnythrc'
thousand customers H. all patt, - the world.
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BONDS AND BANK STOCK
AMI rchange BIZ

Fark Bank ,.o
Western Nat Bank
IT,. 100
Nor Car con As
1000. ami. 81 .
Nor Car Spec Tax
5000. ....... D
6euth Carolina Us
Non Fundable
10 O0O ....- -
Tenn settlement ~
1000. -...-l O2
Virginia Sc Def
Trust Receipts
5000. ...-,.. 81
Am Dock 4 Imp os
1000. y
Atch Tep D. San Il
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The books aud accounts 81 he rm have been submitted
to Mc,,r,. Valdez. BROOKS DONNELLY, the we'll
known public Accountants. the result 81 whose examination
i, embodied In the following certificate:
II Plnc--t.. New York Jan. Q, 1891.
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10000. .
Ct L & Iron Mount
Cairo and Full lst
1000. 9Jls
$4,000. ......Y9 %
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financial.
Security the First Thought.
Profit Afterwards.
The MERCHANTS NATIONAL BANK,
Fort Worth Security Il Construction Co.,

KeEistrIl- ana tfan5er agents 0Ucf az pdT PtaU 20
per application . per cent In 90 and baahco W
30 days 800 900 per cent preierrcu
~. a ia a,ud NJ tho
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Actual cash In
Treasury vaults
cctincstes sl62 $3.50 800 SIG: 677 1888 Inc. $50, sos
Deposit, In banks. - 0jtS6i 27631 $50 Dec 3S'ill
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HO7EL MEN IN CONVENTION.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE
STATE ASSOCIATION.

PROCEEDINGS OF THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE
STATE ASsOCI
Saratoga n Y July 21-The fifth annual meeting
Of the New York State Hotel Mems Association began
at IL O'Clock this morning In the ballroom OF the
Grand Union Hotel There was large representation
present from all parts Of the state. Presueht '" ~
Garrison, of the Grand Union Hotel, Ne"-rOfh' pre-
sided. Among those present were j. h. Bagiey IT,
of the Prospect Park Hotel Catskills W. c. Leland
OF tie Hotel Bennett. Bnghamt0n: q. ID. seavey' OF
the Fort William Henry Hotel Lake George; H. j. and
H. W. Rockwell Of the Hotel Kenmore, Albany; J. H.
Bresin, Of the Gilsey House, New-iork; t. L. Mer1i-
field president OF the New York City Association;
David Isaacs Of the Prospect House, Niagara W. II.
Rosekrans of the saranac Lake Bluff House and other
men prominent In hotel management. The saratoga
hotels were represented by }. e. Is. Woolworth, OF the
Grand Union: Dr. J. l.. Perry, of the United States
Willard Lester Of the Windsor g. F. Gregory, OF the
Clarendon; q. A. Farnhem. of the American, and
p VI. Suarez Of the Everett The annual report OK
secretary W. A. RoselTans shows increase OF sixty
five members, making total Of 30 The receipts Tor
the year amount to 904O During the year the secro-
tary has reported twentysx dead beats and twelve
notices of dishonest aud disreputable employees.
President Garrison, Vice President W. c. Leland.
secretary W. A. ROseirans, Treasurer II. J. Rockwell
and the members OF the executive, legislative and ex-
else committees were unanimously reelected. The
date of the ANIMAL meeting changed from the third
Tuesday in July TO the third Tuesday In september
by a unanimous vote. The semrannual meeting was
abrogated by like vote.
The association Is particularly anxious TO put Itself
on record rs denying the erroneous report that ona-
mated at the Cleveland meeting of the National aeso-
citation relative 10 alleged legislation fund, and
President Garrison in his annual address said: am
very sorry that at this meeting in Cleveland anything
should have been said cast reflection on our Leg
slature for my experience of twenty-five years will
fuIy contradict this statement that was printed
being made | was not present but no one can regret
II more than your humble president II such statement
WAS made-that legislatures and governors could be
bought | don't believe it, and don't think 1t was
ever done | am pretty well posted and think can
authoHativey speak,
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The injury Collins will be a severe blow TO the
Brooklyn club, his absence from the team VIII TAKE
one OF the most interesting features from the teams WORK
He is an active energetic brilliant player of the Richard
son.Ward stripe, and his dash and spirit always put
life game. Collins IS scientific hatsnan clever
end daring baserunner and model fielder. He Is a
firm believer in work like all hrst-csss players
and Is happy he sacrifice his own chances Tor
the advancement OF comrades for the benefit Of his
team.
Collins is a Kentuckan having been born In Louis
Vile twenty.seven years He went Into the South
ern League In 1884, after serving brilliant apprentice
ship I'm the amateur ranks Joined the Columbus Gao
team where he stayed during and the following season
lie was signed with the savannah club In 1885 ana maze
a record as q fielder b0serrnner and batter
His fame to attract the attention OF inc
Louisville club memt"r Of that organization
In 1887 6d President Byne secured Collins at the
close OF the latter season. he has made an important
part OF the infpld since Collins was third among
League basenen last year with helding average
Of 944 He made 1i2 baschts 10 l29 games and had a
batting average Of .27S With man like Capton Warh
beside him. Colnss admirers predict he W.: THIS year
make wonderful at second base, unless the umor-
tunate accident Of Monday should take from the green
diamond field one Of It's most interesting opponents.
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CAMS IN oTuER CITIES.

Ro,ton July 2I.-Stsley pitched a good this
afternoon. and although his support was ragged at
tines the home punched enough hits in the second
and sIxta inning to win the game, NaShs home run
In the seventh cnching victory. Gray's wild throw
in the nr.t inning responsible for the two runs
scored Myers played a great game for The visitors
The
P Bot, i..,5 ii h.. z Q 8 Q &c &c
Ba,caits- Boston 8, Phi adepha G. ErroIs-B Boston O.
r lIra.oi ia'ir and MorPiii '"N
pittsburr. July 2I-Baldwin was an easy mark for
his old associates today. Grmbcrt pitched fine game
for Chicago. Both teams Gcdcd admirably. Attend
lnce 1000. The
E rIf'.sSrs .. ..,...... 9 9 9 -
Ba-ehlts-Pitt.buIe j. Chicago IL ErTors-Ptts9ufg
,: Chicago /. PiichcIs-BalINin and GGH'bett. I'M
pre-IIurs;.
Washington July 2l.-woshineton punched her hits In
the second inning and the lead with four runs but
was beaten In the seventh ana eighth innings W inc
weakening OF Fernan. Hatfield played good game at
short and McGrachy's catch a foul ly brought forth
mcr.tcd applause Attendance 1000. The score;
W EG., "a s 49, AJ.........S 9 Q Q 3 o.
Ha> ,hite-Bo,ton TO- Washington :. Errors1BoSton 3
washington >. Ptchrrs-Fcrmsn aud haddOcK' TIM
pire-Davis.
Philadelphia. July 2i.-The Athletic Baltimore game
ended after the ninth with tie score because umpire
lone, left the Held savne he would not stand the abuse
n the ravrr, As the club, could not agree Oh new
umpire they decided call it draw game Inc score
Baltimore ,,li ,,, ...........~.-SS o 9 3 0 %
Observation-Disclosures II, Athletic 81 ErT9ls-BAq1ore
Lebanon July 2i-The Lebanons played in improved
form to-day and defeated the Troys afr "eIl'pay Il
game. The score q
i Lebanon ..........--.s . 9 %
Bs,ehits-Lebanon g. Troy Q. Errors-Lebanon l. Troy
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COLLECTOR ERRARDT BACK At HIS DESK
THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF DEPUTIES ALL IN
APPROVAL BY SECRETARY FOSTER
TILE EINAI. STEP.

Collector Erhardt returned yesterday from his 'rp
TO New Hampshire. The reports Of all heads OF Ill
visions that were not turned IN ON Monday were ready
for him. and after considering their recommendations
carefully he will forward them to Washington for APP
proval by the secretary OF the Treasury. The names
of the deposed officials Will not be made public until
the Secretary has acted upon them
SECRETARY Foster yesterday dismissed from the
service Augustus Gerttsen and RhOdy Geoghegan, the
chief clerk and assistant superintendent OF aborers
at the Public Stores whose removal recommended
by Collector Erhardt.
In regard to the Tmors OF transfer ana removal
that were published the other day. the Collector says
TINT he has for several months been contemplating
shake up" among his deputies. This Is In accordance
with his general policy. Whatever else doe: happen
on this line Deputy Collector Charles W. Fenner IS
pretty sure 10 leave the service.
The following unsigned letter was received by the
Collector Yesterday 49, .,.,
Enclosed please find Sal to credit OF conscience
Fund' The money represents dny on household
goods landed without payment Of duty through O NIL
Understanding which Is hereby corrected. kindly
acknowledge receipt through daily papers
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TRYING TO PREVENT THE FIGHT.
IT1zENs OF ST. PAUL INVOKE THE LA"
.c.rNsT FITzSIMMoSs AND HALL.

AGAINST FlTZSlMM ONb AMI NALL
St. Paul July 21-About 500 citizens called on Gov
ernor Merriam this morning TO present The memorial
odopted az last nights messmeetng asking him 70 en-
force the przenRhting in the case Of the
sparrng match announced between Fits mnons ana HAIL
The Governor he had jurisdiction in the case that
was the place Of municipal authorities TO enforce the
law but that he would issue proclamation calling atteh'
ton 20 the fight and requesting that the law be enforced
This afternoon the proclamation Issued IL enlons
ALI the officers enforce the law and states that any
neglect 10 do will dealt with according 10 the law
resolution presented the Mayor to-day from the
St. Paul Board Of Trade asking him not TO interfere In the
fight.
Fttzsnmons and his two trainers Smith and Carol for
whom out yesterday afternoon, were
arrested this by Chief Clark, Of the st. Paul
police force, They Immediately brought before
Judge Cory In Municipal Court Fiji simmons was placed
under $500 bonds Keep the peace. and each Of the
others 800 and examination has been set for Friday
morning at 10 O'Clock. Hall arrived this morning and
has been around day, but was not arrested as
had been rumored Notwithstanding the organized and
strong opposition the fight, It seems certain that 1t
will come OF as announced The principals wilt IN
doubdy he arrested when they appear In the ring, but
will at once give bonds for their appearance. and the
fight will proceed without further interruption.
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CROWDS SEE THE TROTTERS AT DETROIT
TEMPLE BAR CAPTURES THE MERCHANTS AND
MANUFACTURERS STAKES.

Detroit, July 81 (speciaD.-Stake races for trotters
continue TO catch the popular fancy shown by the
attendance at the driving park this afternoon the
battle for the $4,000 the Merchants and
Manufacturers Stake. Twelve Of best young horses
eligible 70 the :24 class when this fixture closed met
this afternoon. While the proved interesting and
the miles al fast It was scarcely expected that
four heats would end II, and there than
disappointed driver who found champion
to best form when the test PTodgal. who
a great victory Saginaw last week, seemed the
likely Of the big Held In pools of $1,000 Prodgal
brought $500 and Temple Bar 500. before the
start the field sold for 500, Honest
George bringing $50 and Abbe " s15.
In the FIRST heat Prodsa beat Pckpania out by two open
lengths in 2l7L. This lowered the sallion's record
trlAe, and made him $50 $50 the field
In the second heat Prodigal finishing last and might
have II Prince NJ. had sweryed the stretch,
stopping him completely, while Temple Bar had the ad.
vantage Till he jumped OF his stride the wire. ard
Prince NJ was neck ahead Of him. The judges properly
punished Prince NJ. by taking away the heat from him
and giving to Temple Bar In 2l7o second below his
former mark SIN there strong hopes OF Projeal.
but he found his superior In the next heat when he gave
Temple battle homesretch, and break enabled
black stallion beat the Montana crack in 2:1ei..
Then $50 Temple Bar and $50 for the Geld In
the fourth Temple Bar drew away and
was three lengths ahead Of Honest George In 2:19i4.
Meantime the 2:16 PAGERS had been having . mixed
struggle in which Pekaway started hot favoFite at
300 70 $40 his four opponents. The Indiana SIDE
wheeler managed Monkey Ros for the first heat
In 40 but he evidently not at his best and his
stock dropped quickly Monkey Rolls shook him Oh
and captured the second heat in l7 In the isst zen
yards the avorte scrambled home by neck In rs Even
then he was not able land the money, and Maggie
r. found the task Of beating the tired lot easy one
There is lot Of speculation as to what Nelson VIZ 20
tomorTow when he trots 70 lower bis record OF z1ot
Guy il also to make effort against the same aarA' ne
II and n making the programme tor the
third day.
Summaries
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rpr er, rycRoicHJyG At CAPE MAY.

Cape May y. J.. July II (Spec1D.-The high waves
which began to gather about 100 feet ont at sea roic
ipcessantly on the bach front At cape Nav POINT t'
evening and gradually peeled down the earth between
Cane and Emerald until about three feet addiu"
Of the land cut down TO the level OF the oeach Su
Between the two avenues stand four cottages. ana inc
utt,c Hcadle Memorial Presbyterian Chapel where
President Harrison often attends church. The tide in
cutting away two feet tonight took with II two OF th
front main piers supporting The cottage Of Mr. liay
The Beadle Chapel was protected by temporary bu'
substantial brcastworl and damage done t. H.
Tho Hay cottage Kept in position only by Us arg'
cellar which supported H. Tomorrow some OF the cot
tores will have 10 be- moved The cottage OF Post
General WuUamakcr is about twenty feet away
from where the wave, reach.
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CONTRACTOR HESS MAKES A PROTEST.

Washington. July 21.-Jacob Hess. contractor for
the cartage of dutialle merchandise Mt the Port Of
New York had conference with secretary Foster ana
notwithstanding Spauldng to-day in regard 10 that
service He made a vigorous protest against the con
tinued execution Of tine Collectors order closing the
Appraser's stores al o'clock p. IN, which practice
he said was unjust not only To him. but to the bust
ness interests of the country ia delaying the delivery
Of mportod goods The secretary said that the stores
would be kept open later if the public interest; de
rnand IL hui that no change will be made until the
matter can he fully investigated by the partnent.
GENERAL APPRAISERS VISIT WA>HlN"ION'
Washington, July 21.-MesSrs. somerviile and Lnnt'
Of the Board Of General Appraisers. spent several hours
at the Treasury Department today, on business con
rocted With the administration Of the affairs Of the
Board at the Port 0f New JrA.
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HOODS FULL OF MAD FOXES.
OVER DOZEN PERSONS DITTEN-A NEGRo's
FIGHT WITH ONE OF THE ANIMALS.


FIGHT WITH ONE OF THE ANIMALS.
Charleston :. c.. July 21 (specaD.-The people
around Pincopolis suburb of this city frightened
last fall BY reports OF the ravageS Of mad foxes.
startling news was received to-day to the effect that
thc disease has spread through tie country and 1t has
become dangerous to travel through the woods.
pauter from Ten Mile Hill reports that the woods in
that region are fun of mad foxes. The negro popula
tion which /, dense around the phosphate mines. Is in
a state Of panic Many persons have been attacked by
r,bid foxes within the last few DAYS. and Illus far
thirteen persons lave been severely bitten Today
negro named William Frazer had desperate encounter
with one of the animals. The fox rushed at him and
A lively fight cnSued. the man being unarmed. Ills
clothes were torn Into eds. but he finally succeeded
in beating the beast off without suffering any serious
niury Two OF these mad foxes have been killed thus
ar but the entir population Is now up In arms and
an effort win be made clean tie animals out None
Of the persons bitten by the foxes AN" set showed
svrrpf0ns OF hydrophObia. The theory is advanced
that the disease caused by the dIOuth That part OF
the country was formerly low and swampy. but II l.
snid that since the earthquake Of 1886 the water basins
I'm the forests have become dry.