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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-09-16
AN EVENING OF OLD ENGLISH
BALLADS.

An entertainment of high standard is
the ballad lecture which will be given at
the Congregational church chapel next
Tuesday evening for the benefit of ST.
Michaels Episcopal church. Mr.. Ban
croft gives happy combination of lecture
and song and is always warmly received
The press notices of the entertainment are
highly appreciative, as the following show:
Those who attended the entertainment at the
Lyceum Theatre Thursday evening were reward
ed by hearing a most interesting dissertation on
the history of ballads, illustrated by examples of
various eras, sentimental, humorous political,
etc, sung with excellent voice and taste by the
lecturer, Frederick W. Bancroft Mr.. Bancroft
has the rare gift of being charming singer as
well as an eloquent speaker.-NeIC London,
Conn, boy.
delightful combination of song and lecture
was the entertainment by Mr.. f. w Bancroft,
the popular tenor Mr.. Bancroft sketched the
reigns of succeeding rulers in England, and the
welfare that music received at their hands. To
illustrate the drift of popular favor in balla
melody, one of the gems of composition in each
period was sung The lecture feature was in
teresting and the lecturer has succeeded in pre-
pairing a novel and pleasing entertainment
Burlington Free Press
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-09-16
WEST BRArTLEBoRo.

The home of Mr.. and Mrs. l.. j. John
son was the scene of pretty wedding last
evening, in the marriage of their daughter,
Minnie E., to Mr.. Roland p. Hamilton of
Utica, Montana. The ceremony was per-
formed by Rev. Mr.. Phalen under an arch
of evergreen and golden rod with bell of
green and gold suspended in the centre.
The room was prettily decorated with Gle
mats, golden rod and cut flowers. The
bride was attired in a steel gray silk and
carried a bouquet of white roses. The
presents were numerous and valuable. The
happy couple intend to spend few weeks
visiting relatives and friends in the East and
then they will go to their home in Utica.
The congratulations of many friends will
follow Mr. and Mrs. Hamilton.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-09-16
Not Yet a Back Number.
from the New York Tribune


The number of the abandoned farms in
New England ought rapidly to diminish if
the ideas lately expressed by Colonel
Daniel Needham, the president of the New
England fair at Worcester, gain wide ac-
ceptance. He asserted that to-day thou
sands of acres of farming land in the New
England states offer far stronger induce
ments to young or inexperienced farmers
means and markets being duly consider
ed-than any land in the newer states of
the union" He said that the Western
lands were being worn out for lack of fer
tilizers, and instanced the schools, churches
and roads of New England and the near
ness of markets as special inducements for
farmers to establish themselves in that re-
gion. 1t cannot be denied that there is a
good deal of sound sense in these remarks.
People who have deplored the decadence
of New England are likely to find that they
have been somewhat premature. That part
of the Union is not yet ''back number. "
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-09-16
BURIED THE ANDovER CASE

from the New York Sunday Iribune.I
The charge of heresy against Professor
Smyth of Andover theological seminary
has at last been dismissed for good. The
case came before the board of visitors last
Tuesday for final hearing. DR.. George
Leon Walker, the chairman, read the de-
cision which overruled all the exceptions
taken by the original complainants to DR..
Smyth's answers, as being incapable of
sufficient support. He then went on to
Justify this course, on the ground that DIR.
Smyth has freshly subscribed to the Ando-
yer creed; that the issues brought forward
have ceased to be vital, and further discus
sion of his orthodoxy would simply be
meddlng with the work of the institution.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-09-16
FARMERS MEETING AT wEsTMIN.
STER.

Windham County Pomona grange will
hold a meeting with Boyden grange, West
minister, Thursday, Sept. %, at 10 A. NJ
and 1870 p. NJ. The afternoon session is
open to the public, who are cordially in
vited to be present Two important sub
jects of the day, viz, "What should be
the political standpoint of the farmer?'
and clarifying will be discussed by prom
inent farmers of Vermont and New Hamp-
shire. NJ. w. Davis of Westminster, G.
C. Wright, Walpole, N. H., j. II. Clark,
Westminster West, and o. T. Ware, Brat
tleboro, will talk on the political question.
H. NJ. Arms, president of the Vermont
Dairymen's association, and c. H. Barnes
of Walpole, N. H., will speak on dairying.
The meeting will be interspersed with
music. p.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-09-16
Dfaths.

In Brattleboro, Sept II, Eva May. daughter of
Louis and Minnie Wimett, months.
In West Brattleboro, August 81, Rowland 5.
Thayer, -.
In Gloucester. Mass, August 81, Lewis Davis,
14-formerly IF North Springfield and Brattleboro.
Died in Springfield, Vt, Sept 9, Isaac G. Davis,
late of Brattleboro.
In Grafton, August 81, Mrs. Louise NJ. Clarke,
%
In Dubuque. Ia, Sept. O. Libbie c. Dix. Burial
in DummeTstou, her native place.
In WiamSvllle, Sept. 10. Oliver p. Morse 1G.
In Marlboro, Sept. II, Mrs. sylvester Worden.
81
In South Newfane, Sept Q, Mrs Fannie Sophia
Sargent. wife of the late Chester L. Brown Of
Bratleboro. 81
In West Dummerston. sept. II. Lizzie daughter
of Nicholas ani Jennie Dardis, weeks.
In Athol. Mass, sept. II, Clarence p. Gibson, 81
formerly Of Bellows Falls
In Windham, August "a Doris NJ, only child of
Mr. and Mrs. d. II. Edison, II months.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-09-16

Mai. VIM of Maiden, the peoples party
candidate for governor i'm Massachusetts,,
was formerly a resident of Shelburne Falls,
and served in the lower branch of the leg
islature from that place in 1877. In the
following year he was elected to the state
senate. He was chairman of several COM
mittees, drafted the state aid law and reor-
ganized the whole system. Maj. VIM
obtained his military title in the SD Mas.
sachusetts regiment. He is now engaged
in the practice of law in Boston.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-09-16
@arriagEs.

In Brattleboro, Sept. Il, by Rev. F. L. Phaen,
Jennie f.. daughter Of Warren G. Doolttle, and
Francis W. Crosby.
In West Brattleboro, Sept. Is, by Rev. F. L.
Phaen, Miss Minnie f. johnson and Roland p.
Hamilton of Utica, Montana.
In Putney, August Il, by Rev. +. Lewis, George
Bradley and Mrs. Jessie Blood.
In Jamaica, Sept 3, by Rev. S. l.. Vincent,
Eldorus A. Wilder and Wealthy A. Jones,
In South Londonderry, Sept. Il, by Rev. W. a.
Bryant Shirley X. Brigham of Brattleboro and
Miss Susie Clough.
In Bellows Falls, Sept. Is. William Kinney and
Miss Hannah Hayes.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-09-16
CHuRcH AND SOCIETY.

Rev. Walter C. Moore of Wilton, n. H.,
will preach in the Unitarian church on
Sunday morning.
Services in st. Michaers church next
Sunday: 8 A. NJ, holy communion and
admission of candidate to st. Andrews
Brotherhood; 10:30A. NJ, morning prayer,
litany and sermon; 7 p. NJ, evening pray
er; Sunday school, LAS A, NJ.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-09-16
The Windham County Fair

Will be held in Newfane vii
lage, Wednesday, Sept, 81, on
the grounds of the late Gen,
Kimball, Among other at
fractions the Aerial Princess
Carlotta will make a balloon
ascension of five miles, The
balloon will be inflated with
hydrogen gas generated from
water in the sight Of all. If
the lady returns in time she
will also ascend at the Brattle-
boro fair. The Brattleboro &
Whitehall railroad will issue
excursion tickets from all
points at one fare, and also
put on a special train leaving
Brattleboro at s a, M, and re-
turning at 8 p. m.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-09-16

1t will probably surprise most people to
learn that the finest railway station in the
world is in India, in Bombay, which cost
$500, 900 and took ten years to build. The
finest in Europe will be, when completed,
the new central station at Frankfort-on-the
Main.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-09-16
ApVRRTIsRp LETTERS.

Men.-G E. Allen, l., S, Bradshaw, Thoma
Belarence, W. S. Bears, c. w. Clark, l.. II, Hol'
den, c. A. Miles, l.. r. Menzes, r. l.. Moulton, c.
A. Morton, j. A. Mason, John o. Williams.
Women Miss Mamie Adams. Miss Gertrude +.
Brown, Mrs G. H. Gleason, Miss Lila f. lie Gro
Mrs II Rand Miss NJ, Georgia Roberts, Mrs. d
c Wilson
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-09-16

The family of Rowland S. Thayer take this
way to express their thanks TO neighbors and
friends for kindness and sympathy in the sickness
and burial Of their dear father Also for the
music and flowers. May these friends in their
time Of affiiction be as kindly remembered.
West Brattleboro Sept IS, 1892.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-09-16

I'VE never had any patent
leather shoes that wore until
we bought yours"
We hear this remark about
every day, and we think it worth
the consideration of any one who
wants dress shoe.
Everyone who has worn patent
leather knows the difficulty of
getting any thing in that line
which is serviceable but we have
a make which we have used for
years and never knew them to
fail to give satisfaction.
We sell these goods % per
cent less than city stores ask for
the same grade.
We carry boots and shoes to
suit the wants and tastes of all
classes and conditions of people.
DUNHAM BROS.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-09-16
Have Cot

7 OTIS Of them. Through a misunderstanding
j ! with those wholesale fellows" / have on
hand "a double amount of new vehicles; low
priced, high priced, with tops, and without,
painted and oak finish. Now If you want to
blossom out for the fair. come and see me. Some
big bargains in secondhand vehicles. New har-
ness cheap. Carriage painting and repairing at
bottom price. Horse shOeing 81, all new What
do you payf D. l.. GRIGGS.
p. S. Those shingles have come. price S2lO.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-09-16

Thousands walk the earth today who would be
sleeping in It's bosom but for the timely use Of
Downs Elixir.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-09-16
13irths.

In Brattleboro, Sept 9, a son to Mr.. and Mrs.
John Clune
In Brattleboro, Sept 13, a son to Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles +. Tones
In Chesterfield Factory. n. H., Sept. :, a son to
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Puffer.
In Westfeld, Mass. Sept. 8, son, Hugh Dens-
ley, to Henry j. and Azella NJ. Kelsey
In Jacksonville, August q, daughter to Mr..
and Mrs. Eli Williams.
In Putney, Sept. :, daughter to Mr.. and Mrs.
George Gibson.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-09-16

HERBERT JOHNSON'S QUINTET
IL CLUB, of Boston, can be engaged for
Concerts, Lyceum Courses, Club Dinners and Re
ceptions. Send for Circulars. No 4'i Columbus
Ave.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-09-16

Deans Rheumatic Pills absolutely cure
Rheumatism and Neuralgia. Entirely vegetable,
Co
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-09-16

A CARD-To all the neighbors and friends who
kindly assisted at the death and burial of hus-
band and father and the beautiful flowers con-
tributed we extend our most sincere thanks.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-09-16
Great Failures

TN Brattleboro by the people who do not send
Il their clothes each week to us. We are sorry
for them, but can only request them hereafter to
remember and send direct to CITY STEAM
LAUNDRY. Flat Street. lIrattleboro
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-09-16
StraYed.

HtAME into my enclosure May IS, a light red
one .year-old heifer with brindle head The
owner please call, prove property and pay
charges HORATIO KNAPP, East DummerstOn.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-09-16

We anticipate the wants Of people
as far as is possible, and are pretty
certain to have In stock just what is
called for. The quality is sure to be
good, and the prlce-.-Well, five ask
a little less than other dealers, no
customer objects to that.
SeasOnable shoes of medium
weight to take the place Ofthe Oxford
and light shoes Of summer are now
In demand. Our stock of them is
worth examining worth buying
from.
MORSE & SIMPSON,
Brooks House Shoe Store.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-09-16

This ballad lecture is the outcome of faithful
and interested research in the fascinating history
of ballads and ballad music The range is wide,
from "Sumer is icumen in" dating from the
earliest known specimen Of 1850 down to the
modern song Of today, and from a literary, his
torical and musical standpoint cannot fail to be
both entertaining and instructive. The lecture
has been given many times during the present
season, and always with success. Those who at
tend may be assured Of delightful treat.
List of Mr.. BancrOft's Ballads.
"sumer is icumen in, 1880
The Three Ravens, Henry VII
The Hunt is up. Henry VIII
We Be Three Poor Mariners, Henry III
Philida Flouts Me, Elizabeth
The Baiif's Daughter of Islington, Elizabeth
Willow Song, Elizabeth
You Gentlemen OF England, James
Tobacco is an Indian Weed, James
When the King enjoys His Own Again,
Commonwealth
The Leather Bottel, Charles ii
Come Lasses and Lads, Charles II
Lilliburlero, James II
Captain Kidd, William
A Hunting We viii Go, Anne
Why, Soldiers Why, George ii
Tom Bowling, George III
Mapping Old Stairs George III
Twickenham Ferry, Modern
Admission, 80 Cents No Reserved
Seats
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-09-16

For sale at the subscribers Lumber Yard
1000 feet seasoned Pine Lumber of the first
and second quality. Also $1,000 Spruce Shin
giles, Spruce Clapboards and Floor Boards
JACOB ESTEN.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-09-16
JONES & BURDITT,

ESTEY'S
Pump and Lead Pipe Mandatory, At the Old
Stand South of the Bridge.
The subscriber continues to manufacture COP
PER PUMPS and LEAD PIPR of superior quality,
which he will warrant to be equal to any made
in this or any other place. His Pumps and
Lead Pipe he will put up at short notice, and
warrant them, on such conditions as cannot
fail to suit the purchaser. PRESSED PIPE
coated with Tin, called next to Silver con
stantly on hand and for sale at the lowest
prices.
= Lumber and most kinds Of Produce TAX
en- in exchange JACOB ESTEY.
Brattleboro Aug 81, 1913.
nd this.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-09-28
EURopn's CHOLERA RECORD.
Funds for the DISTRESSED Traders anc
People of Hamburg.

Funds for the DISTRESSED Traders and
People of Hamburg.
HAMBURG. Sept. 27.-At a meeting to-
day Of representatives of the banks and
commercial firms, sCouncilor Martin pre-
siding, it was decided to establish a fund
from which to make advances to small
traders whose business has been injured
by the cholera epidemic. The new
savings bank has subscribed $50 ,0Ol
to fund for the relief of the distressed
people Of this city. The fund now amounts
to $l55, 900. Many aTtesian wells have al
ready been sunk in this city aud are now
supplying pure water.
FATAL CASE AT sPANDAU.
LONDON, Sept. 21.-The Berlin corre-
spondent Of the Times says fatal case Of
Astatic cholera has occurred at Spaudau.
SshaF oases have occurred at Duisburg.
AN INCREASE.
Sr. PETERSBURG. Sept. 27.-Twenty new
cases OF cholera and two deaths we're re-
ported here yesterday. Compared with
Sundays figures yestardayIs returns show
ah increase Of three cases and decrease Of
eight deaths. Yesterdays death list was
the smallest since the disease appeared in an
epidemic form in this city.
A DIFFERENCE IN FIGURES
HAMBURG. Sept. 2Z-Oflcial figures
place the number of new cases of cholera
here to-day at "a, less than were reported
Sunday. The deaths yesterday numbered
%, a decrease Of 8 as compared
with Sundays returns. AAan illustra-
tion Of the diGerer ce between the official
and unofficial figures, the latter for Mon
day, placed the humber Of new cases at 1877
and the deaths at 80. The official figures.
as given above, place the'n cases for that
day at GA and the deaths at 23 showing a
difference Of 133 cases and GO deaths.
AT BRUSSELS.
BRUSSELS, Sept. 27.-Two deaths from
cholera were reported in Paluraees to-day.
In Anderlecht three new cases OF cholera
were reported.
AT PARIS
PARIS, Sept. N.-There were reported in
this city yesterday thirty new cases OF
cholera and thirteen deaths from the dis
case.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-09-28
GRAND ARMY MEN MEET.
Resolutions Of Thanks to Lee Camp
OF Confederate Veterans.

Resolutions Of Thanks to Lee Camp
OF Confederate Veterans.
RICHMOND, VA, Sept. 2Z.-A meeting of
the members Of the Grand Army of the Res
public and their ladies in Loe camp hall
was addressed by Col. Alex W. Archer,
commander of Lee camp. Fraternal
speeches were also made by Gen. e. II. Hart
and Maj. j. G. Connally, United States dis
trict attorney Of Springfield, Ill.,. Mai.
Cleary Of Buffalo, n. Y; and Maj. r. III.
Wood OF Joliet, III.
The following resolution was offered by
b. A. Nattinger, chief Of staff Of the depart
ment of Illinois:
WHEREAS, We sincerely feel the warmth and
sincerity OF welcome, the purity of their pur-
pose and the courtesy of attention extended to
us on the part Of r. E. Lee Camp Confederate
Veterans; therefore be it
Resolved, That we extend to the veterans Of
the camp our sincere thanks.
ResotUed, That we extend to Lee camp a
most cordial and pressing invitation to visit us
at our post room in tho north. and also all con-
te3erate camps OF the south TO come to us at
our homes and test the siacerity of our invita-
ton and try the character OF our hospitality.
The resolutions were seconded by repre-
ssntatives from Maine, Vermont, Massachu-
sets, Colorado, Wyoming, Pennsylvania,
Ohio, Connecticut, Iowa, West Virginia
Minnesota, New York, Michigan, Rhode
Island, Indiana and New Hampshire, aud
unanimously adopted.
On motion Of a representative from
Michigan, the Associated Press was re-
Quested to copy those resolutions.
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KILLED In A COLLISION.
A DISASTROUS WRECK ON THE
WESTERN R &. OF ALABAMA,

a Passenger Train Runs Into a Mum,
=ber Of Loose Cars, Throwing Them
Of the Track and Smashing Up the
Eng!ne-HRmes Of the Killed and
Injured.
MONTGOMERY, ALA. Sept. GA dis
assrous wreck occurred on the Western
railroad this morning, in which two men
we're killed. The wreck occurred within a
mile OF Opolika, sixty-seven miles east of
this city. The regular passenger train,
which left here at 1850 o'clock last night
for Atlanta, made the time all right
until it was nearing Opelika, where It
struck train of ten freight cars, which
had broken loose and were occupying the
main line. The eastbound passenger train
ran upon the loose cars unexpectedly, and
before the engineer could reverse his engine
he had crashed into them, throwing the
cars off che track and smashing up the en-
gine.
THE KILLED.
L. G. WILLIS Of this city, the engineer,
was caught in the wreckage and killed.
THOMAS r. WILLIS, a brother of Engineer
Willis, who was firing the train, was also
killed.
1t is reported that BaRgaEemaster John
Harrison was injured, how badly is not
known.
Mail Agent LANDRUM 10 thought to be
seriously injured.
The wounded were Mr.. r. L. Harrison,
baggage master; j. L. Mclean of Atlanta,
passenger; Conductor Zach Martin, jim
Crawford of Opelika. passenger; James
Carter (colored, of Opelika, mail clerk.
There were very few passengers on the
train and none of them are seriously hurt.
All the cars were telescoped except a
sleeper, which was thrown from the track
and rolled down the embankment. The
wreck caught fire, and the mail car, combi-
nation baggage and express car and the
first and second-class coaches were de-
stroyed. The debris has been cleared away
and all trains are running on time.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-09-28
WoRKINGMaN's CoNaaBss.


Socialist Leibknecht Elected as a Pro-
test Against His Expulsion.
MARsEILLEs, Sept. 2z-At the working
mems congress to-day NJ. Guerde announced
that he had heard shat IL was possible that
Herr Lelbkpeoht would be expelled from
France. The congress thereupon unaui-
mously elected Herr Leibknecht as protest.
against any such action on the part Of the
government. One delegate having raised
the question Of Alsace- Lorraine, Herr Lieb-
knecht said: Suppose you should retako
the provinces the conflict would then only
begin afresh. Tho triumph of socialism In
France and Germany will alone solve the
problem"
Herr Leibknecht in en- interview to-day
said that the German socialists were
strongly opposed to the German military
law; that Germany was dying OF milf
tarism; that the German army was really
directed against the socialists, and that the
socialist party in Germany would gain
l,00O,OO0 votes in the next election.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-09-28
NEW YoRK's PoPULIsrs.
The State Convention at Syracuse In
dorsss the National Platform.

The State Convention at syracuse In
dorses the National Platform.
SYRACUSE, N. Y. Sept. 27.-The Poo
ple's party state convention met here TO day.
The platform heartily indorsed the pream-
BILE and platform of the national People.
party and pledges loyal support to Cen
James b. Weaver and Gen ]. G.
Field. Il denounces the action oi
the governor of this state In calling
out at the demand Of the railroad corpora
tions the entire military force Of the
state for the purpose Of overthrowing 675
switchmeu who were on a strike for the
enforcement OF a state law making ten
hours a days work. 1t demands the passage
of laws which will give 30 the cities Of
the state absolute control and ownership
OF all street, surface and elevated railroads,
water works, gas and electric light plants,
and other public corporations. The con
vention also adopted resolution
which denounced monopolies which
had been organized and extended un-
der the administration OF Cleveland
and Harrison, referring particularly to the
Reading coal combine and the Standard
oil trusts. For chief judge of tue court of
appeals, Lawrence J. McPartin of Lockport
was nominated.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-09-28
MAIL ROBBERS ARRRsrRn.
Four Drivers of the Postoh1ce Pulled
in at Philadelphia.

Four Drivers of the Postoh1ce Pulled
in at Philadelphia.
PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 27.-Four mail
wagon drivers were arrested here late last
night and federal officers are searching for
a number of others on q charge Of robbiug
the mails. 1he thieves have been systemst-
ically abstracting valuable packages Of
merchandise for long time from
the vans which carry the mail from the
poRtoitices TO the depots Large amounts
have been Loss in this way, but the full e1-
tent OF the operations Is nos yet known. An
organized conspiracy is believed to be at the
bottom Of the rohberies, and the inspecting
force of the district, under the direction OF
Gen. Edgerton, has been engaged in ua-
earthing the plot for nine months past. The
men under arrest are: John Hooper.
James Hirst, Charles Schach and John J.
Dixon. Charles Sehach, who has been q
driver but two weeks, was arrested hrss,
and ct once signifed his desire to make a
clean breast Of the matter and tell all he
knew. James Hirst, who is regarded
Rs one Of the ring leaders, also weakened
and gave information against his confed-
crates. 1t is largely on the information
furnished by him that the arrests were
made. Hooper, Hirst aud Dixon were
to-day committed in default of
$1,000 bail. To-day Frank P. Kane,
night foreman of the drivers, and Thomas
Mc5arvey were arrested on a warrant is
sued by Commissioner Bell, who held them
under 81 500 bail for hearing to morrow
A warrant for another member of the gang
was issued this afternoon.