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The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1892-01-03
General Montgomery C. Meis. Dead.

WASHINGTON City, Jan. ?. - General
Montgomery c. Meigs. Of the United States
engineer corps, retired, died this morning
of the grip.
Montgomery Cunningham Meigs was born IN
Augusta, Ca, May 8, 1916. studied at the Uni
versity of Pennsylvania and was graduated at
the United States military academy in 1886 and
assigned 10 the corps OF engineers He became
captain in 1s5S, having n the meantime been
occupied in the building OF Fort Delaware, IN
the improvement of harbors in Delaware river
and bay, and in various other works along the
Atlantic. In ISL he became experimenting
engineer OF the construction OF Forts Wayne,
Porter. Niagara and Ontario. IL 1857 he went to
washington City, under orders to take charge OF
designing and constructing the Potomac sque-
duet, also superintending the building of The
new wings and iron dome of the capitol extern
sion and the completion OF Fort Madison, at
Annapolis He was sent TO Florida in October,
lst0. 10 take charge of the building OF Fort
Jefferson, but fn 1861, was appointed to organize
an expedition TO relieve Fort Pickens Fla,
then beseiged by the Confederate forces In the
same year he was made quartermaster general
of the United states army, with the rank of
brfgadier general, which post he continued to
hold until his retirement in lsS2. During the
civil war he was engaged in directing the equip
ment and supply OF the armies of the field, gen.
orally from headquarters in Washington City,
although he was present at the first battle OF
Bull Run, and during lS6S-6i was specially en-
gagged in providing transportation aud supplies
for the forces at Chattanooga, being present
during the investment and bomhardmens
of that city and the subsequent
battle in November, 1868. During the overlsnd
campaign in lS6i he had, by order of the war de-
partment. for short time personal charge Of
the base of supple. OF the army of the Potomac
at fredericksburg aud Belle Plain. lie COM
manded brigade OF quarterfnaster's men and
other troops during the threatened invasion OF
Washington City in July. 1S64 and was brevet-
ted major general July 3, 1864 subsequently, he
visited savannah, supplying and reltting the
army under General William I. sherman and
shipping captured stores, after which he was in
Goldsb0rough, y. c., during March, 1865, direct
ing the opening OF communications for again
supplying General Sherman's armies. He was
architect for the pension bureau building in
Washington City, regent of the Smithsonian in
s,itution and member of various scientific
sociskiesl
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1892-01-03
A Prominent New Mexican Dead.

ALBUQUERQUE, y. NJ, Jan. 2.-Judge
William c. Hazeltine. solicitor general of
the Atlantic & Pacific railway. died today
of pneumonia.
iNtiliam c. Hazeltiue was distinguished
lawyer, twice member of the territorial senate
OF New Mexico, chairman of the territorial Re-
publican central committee, member Of tho
constitutional convention, president OF the New
Mexican Bar association and prominent Ma
son. He came from Battle Greek, Mich, twelve
wears aEOl
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1892-01-03
Riots at GuatemaIa Elections.

Cry OF MEyICO, Jan. 2.-ISpecial =
Special dispatches from Guatemala an
noance that considerable rioting is taking
place in the streets Of Quesaltenango aud
Guatemala, the two most important
places in the republic, and that the proba-
hilities favor the election OF Senor Lain
fiesta to the presidency. The dispatch
saws, however. that the police claim to be
able 10 keep order.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1892-01-03

Wednesday or Thursday evening Of next
week, and the decisive result cannot be
known until that time. At a caucus of
Republican senators this afternoon. Sena-
tor Lampson. Of Ashtahula. was unani-
mously selected for president pro TEN. all
the other candidates having previously
Withdrawn. Lampson IS claimed by both
Foraker and sherman, but thus lar has
failed 10 declare himself
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1892-01-03
COL. FREDERICK MEARs DEAD.
The Commander OF Fort Spokane just
Einishes Half q Century

SPOKANE, Jan. SPECIAL Lieutenant
Colonel Frederick Mears, Of the Fourth
United States infantry. died at Fort spo-
kane at II o'clock last night
Frederick Mears was born in New York
January l. Isil. He sas appointed Lieutenant
colonel O. New York volunteer regiment
October /. l>tl. and was houor453y mustered
out November u Oi the same year. He was
appointed second lieutenant OF The Ninth
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1892-01-03
San Francisco Police Judge Dead.

SAN Francisco, Jan. 2.-Police Judge
Alfred Worley died last night. of con-
gestion Of the lungs.
lAlfred Worley was native OF England, 81
years of age. He came TO California in ls7O,
and has beeu connected with a number OF
papers, at one time being part owner of the
stockton Indepeadeat. lie was twice married,
and leaves seven chiIdren.l
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1892-01-03
Reelprocity With salvador.

WAsHISGroS CITY. Jan. 2.-The presi-
dent today issued proclamation promal-
eating reciprocity with Salvador. II goes
INTO effect on February / next. Il Is SINH
lar in its main provisions TO those hereto
fore entered into with other Central Amer
lean states and the ~ Nest Indian islands.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1892-01-03
Bishop Loughiin's Imposing Funeral.

New YORK, Jan. 2-The ceremonies at
tending the funeral of Bishop Loughiin,
which took place this morning at the
cathedral in Brooklyn, were of the most
imposing character, and the funeral
cortege was the largest that ever attended
the burial of any prelats in that city.
Long before the hour appointed
for the solemn mass TO be sung
the seats, aisles and galleries were
packed. Many of the distinguished
prelates were given seats at the altar, W hile
in the front seats of the middle aisle 800
priests in their robes sat. Among the pre-
lates were Archbishop Corrigan, Bishop
Metz, of Denver, Bishop-elect Horstman,
of Cleveland; Bishop McNierney, of
Albany; Monsignor Cantwell, of Phil
adelphia; Rev. Magnin, president of st.
Mary's seminary, Baltimore, and special
representative of Cardinal Gibbons; and
Bishop Foley, of Detroit. Mass was cele-
brated by Archbishop Corrigan.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1892-01-03
The Sick at Washington CITY.

WASH INGToN CITY, Jan. Mrs Harri-
son had good rest last night, and is feel
ing much better today than yesterday, al
though she is unable TO leave the house.
Assistant Secretary Nettleton, who is i'll
with the grip, suffered a slight relapse last
evening and is again confined TO his bed.
Secretary Foster is convale scing slowly,
and it may be several days before he is
able to resume his official duties. He was
at the department a short time this after
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1892-01-03

United states infantry April p, 1881, arst
lieutenant May Il OF the same year, captain
Angus; y, 1855, major OF the Twenty-dfth in
iautry in iSS3 and lieutenant colonel of the
Fourth infantry in April. 1888 During TIE
greater portion of bis service he had been sta
toned IN the West, and during the past yeaI
had been in command of Fort Spokane. lie
leaves wife, two sons AID a daughter. His
eldest son is q banker in New York All the
other members OF the family were st the death
bed. Major Mole, First infantry, viii succeed
him in command Of the postl
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1892-01-03
A porturuese DfuIomat dead

BERLIN. Jan. 2-Intiuenza has claimed
another victim among the diplomats in
this city. The Marquis de Enafel, am
bassador of Portugal to Germany, died
here today from that disease.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1892-01-03
Ex-Mayor Mason, of Chicago. Dead.

CHicAGo, Jan. 2-RosweLl B. Mason,
mayor of Chicago at the time of the
great fire. died at midnight at his resi-
dence, of congestion OF The brain.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1892-01-03
Iicfnriass NeM SALOON Law.

VIcroRI.. Jan. 2-lSpecial- A new L.
quor Law. which necessitates the closing Of
all saloons at II p. m. on Saturdays and at
midnight on ali other nights IN the week,
comes into force this evening.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-05-07

A ItTTLS PLEASANT BIvALRY. WITH SOLE
SUE. sTRATUM-We will give two insheG Of I'd
vertisiug space for six month In the ALEXANDRIA
GAZETTE. to the dealer in Alexsrdris, who shall
buy and pay for the largest amount Of our shoes
between the Lat Of March and the LIST OF septem.
Der 1892, provided only, that cur shoes are men,
toned in each issue Of the space for the period
named. Three months 10 second largest buyer
six weeks to third largest. This simply illus.
traits our anxiety to have every lady aad child
in Alexandra walk in Alexandria made shoes
We Will 8, that the Ladies' noed never blush to
say that their shoes ore home made, and If econ
omy is wealth, we venture nothing in guarantee
ing YOU wealth. 40 wesrers Of our shoes
feb22 90 TIE POTOMAC SHOE COMPANY,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-05-07

BIDS FOB STREET Work Thu following
proposals for street work were opened at the
Auditors Office today by the committee on
streets:
Brsen & Feely.-PsvIng and CUTTERS on
streets to be paved: Cobble stone, IS, per
tQuare yard paving cutters where the road
way Ia unpsyed. 81, per square yard Cross
Ing, & .g.stone. 94} per fioeel foot; cobble
stone for street crossing, $50 per square yard !;
new curb AXIS, Gle par lineal foot; side
walk, 69, per square yard old curb dressed
and reset. %, per lineal foct; b!ue-stone
curb. AXIS, sat. So, Der foot.
Pullman & Bagget5,-BIue.stone curling,
AXIS, 561; sidewalk, 69a per square yard
Guttering, zoe per square yaTd; cobble stone
psVing, 65l per square yard; crossing or
higging. SOC per lioesl foot curb reset and
dressed. 22c peg lineal foot.
Burson g. Benson.-Exosys:ing, So, per
cubic ward curbiug, North river blue-ssnne
AXIS 6Sc, 4x16 500; Ohio stone AXIS. 60o !;
granite AXIS, 81; sidewalk, 66s per square
yard cobble stone paving, 573o per tq1are
yard tagging crossing, 400 per lineal foot ;
dressing and setting curb, Zoe.
John F. S:udds.-Psving, including gut.
ters on streets to be paved 564o per square
gard cutters on uupsved streets, 81 4.5o
per square yard; tagging, 344, per Iinesl
loot, cobble stone for crossing. $3.50 per square
yard new curb, $50 per lineal foot p side
walk. rs, per square yard; rssettiDg and
dressing curb, 16o per liueal foot.
Joseph L. Breeu.-EXcavating, 24o per
cubic yard cnrbing. North river blue-stone
SKIS $50 per foot and axis 75}c Ohio curb,
SKIS, SO3o; sidewalk, SO, per square yard !;
cutters, 77c per square yard; cobble stone
Ctsslng, 71c per square yard; tagging, $50
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-05-07
LOCAL RREVITIV q.

The May term OF the Corporation Coust
will begin on Monday.
The steamer Charles Macsuster was dock
painting OF hull.
The various brick yards 10 this city and
gloinity are taxed to their utmost capacity
to supply orders for the many buildings be-
Ing erected here.
The stable Of Jamss Moses at the Hotel Bright.
wood, road .house about three miles north OF
Washington, was burned yesterday evening, TO-
gethsr with thros valuable trotting horses.
The loss is $5 90 partially covered by insurance.
Yesterday .ing the first Friday of the month
sacred heart devntions look place as usual in b.
Mays Church. Hattersley's Tsntum ergo bsing
well rsncered By the Junior choir, under the di.
rection of Miss Mamie Dewitt.
The registrars will sit next Tuesday for tho
purpose Of registering all persons entitled to
vote at The coming election, and also to Issue
transfers to these VITO have moved from orc ward
to the cthr, &C
The Relief Hook and Ladder Company at their
meeting last night accepted the invi a'ion OF Les
Camp 10 take part in the parade attending the
Confederate Memorial Day exercises in this city
on the "a h.
The work of repsinting the market building,
steeple and ALL was completed to-day. The work
Is Heli ocne ana the DulIClog now pre6eats very
handsome appearance.
The Stars ard st. Johns Academy second nine
played game OF bast y, ut Ccross this mornir 6,
which resulted in score of 8 to N favor OF the
Stars.
1t ID said that Mr. Bob :rt Pcrtner contemplates
the erection of number OF fac houses on the
place recently purchased by him at MANASSAS.
It is sa' d that the snake found 10 the Ale1an-
dra Real Estate Office few days since was killed
in Fairfax county snd brought to this city.
There is on exhibition at G. F. Adam & B o'e.
iewelrv atore cassia plant in bloom, which was
! raised by Gustsve bienoiker, the florist.
The Beard OF Excise Commissioners have ap-
proved the application for liquor license Of
Beauregard Atwell.
1t is said that the steamer Excelsior will soon
be taken to Phil ,delphia.
Most Of the fishing shor,S on the Potomac have
cut-out.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-05-07
II Should be in Every House.

]. B. Wilson, 371 Clay St.. sharpsburg, Pa,
says he will not be without Or. Kings New Dis
covery for Consumption Coughs and Gods, that
it cured his wife who was threatened with Pneu-
nonis after an attack of ''La Grippe" when var.
ious other remedies and several physicians had
done her no good. Robert Barber, Of Coooksp ort.
Pa, claims DR.. Kings New Discovery has done
him more good than anything he ever used for
Lung Trouble. Nothing like it. Try it. Free
trial bottles at @. G. Lemons drug store. Large
bottles Soc and ST. co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-05-07

COUNTER CHARaEs.-A white man calling
himself Frank Wright appeared at the stry
ton hoIae Thursday night aud asked for o
warrant for the arrest OF email boy for
running off With quarter belonging to the
plaintiff According to the mans story, the
boy, with another youngster. accosted him
On the corner of Kiog aud Roysi streets and
asked for q csnt, when be gave oEe TO each.
To takrg the money from his pocket, he
said, be pulled cut the quarter With the pen
MES, ghich one OF the b1ys grabbed end ran
eff. Wright proceeded to the station house.
made his complaint and ini.mated tina { TIE
matter could be compromised by the chilc's
parent, ueon reasonable terms. 1t was
Thought ST the time that there was another
size to the story sud Hhan the accused was
brought before Mayor S'rauss yesterday
the plaintiff was non eat inyentuS. The bay
told 90 entirely different story, which
was corroborstsd by big companion
From the defendants version Of the affair it
would seem the Stranger met him on the corner
of King and Union streets in the evening, and
after giving him nickel induced him to 20 to a
neighboriug lumber yard whore he made an I'M
usual proposition. TIE child, disguised or fright
ened, threw the coin to the ground aud fled.
The Mayor ordered strict search to be made
throu hout the city for Wright, and to-day he
was found begging in tho street and was locked
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-05-07

HAVE been great sufferer from dry csts1rh
for many yes,s, and 1 tried many remedies but
mono did mo so much benefit as Ely's Cream Balm.
1t completely cured.-M. J. Lally, SO Woodward
Ave Boz ton Highlands, Mass.
THINK Ely's Cream Balm is The best remedy
fer catsrrh I ever saw. I never took anything
that relieved me quickly, and I have not felt
o we'll for a long time. used to be troubled
with severe headaches two or three times week.
j. A. Alcorn, Ag't o. P. R B. Co., Eaton. Col.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-05-07
FOR SALE AND RENT.
WOOD AND COAL YARD
w AND FINE DWELLING

I offer at private sale the Wood and Coal Yard
and Outfit of the firm Of Geo. 8. Emith & son on
Fairfax street, between Queen and Princess
streets, Alexandria, Va. The outfit consists oil
one shute wagon, two shute carts, two wood carts
Ave horses, engine and boiler, ore woodoutter,
one set Of Fairbanks sea es snd ell other neces.
ssry appliances.
The yard is doing good business, and this is q
frat class opportunity for person to engage in a
profitable enterprise.
Also the residence, 900 north st. Asaph street.
The house and side lot has frontage on st. Asaph
street Of ftty feet nine inches, and has double
parlor, dining ROOM kitchen, five bed rooms and
conservatory, water gas and atrobe stoves, and Ia
in first. class condition,
nov27 If VIM. u. SMITH. City sergt.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-05-07

PoL1cx REpoST.-Last night was clear
and cool.
The Mayor this morning disposed Of the
following cases:
John Washington and JEFF Porter, both
nolored, arrested for lighting, ware fued
50 so. The former wRs feed 81 80 sddi-
tioDai FOR dsorderly conduct 81 the station
house
Tbomss Domm. negro boy, vine had es-
capped from the obsio gang to which he had
seen sentenced fer 60 days, wss ordered to
DC ngsin placed on the gang. this time for 80
days.
A young man for being drunk and for
throwing baer keg at an acquaintance,
vas made to pay 81 CO.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-05-07
LIST OF LETTERS.

The following is list of the letters remaining in
the Alexandria, Va, postoffice May Z.
Persons calling for letters will please say they are
advertised.
Advertised letters, not called for within two
weeks, will be sent to tho dead letter Office.
Baker, Mrs Minnie 3 Miller. 81
Calls MIS- Ella Penn, c arence
Carroll, Miss Ida Rsinford, g
Cline, Alfred 7 Ross,
beavers, G w Sands, Mrs NJ
Diven, L E Smith, Mrs L
Gazsm Doctor Talbsrt Miss Ada
Gamble, James Van Buren,, Mrs Genie
PARK AGNEW. P. n.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-05-07

Professor A!vord rays: Looking over my
records, I fad that WITH COWS OF like age
ard breeding, those which oalved in Sep
TENDER and October gave from 300 t. 1000
pounds Of milk more per year than those
that were fresh 10 the spring. By adding a
little Stonebraker's Horse and Gait Pow.
der to the feed COWS soon increase In milk
and FISH also. Price Is ots.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-05-07

A MAY MABKET.-The market this morn
log sgss we'll supplied with everything. Inc
averages number of country people were In
attendance and buyers we're about ss mum
erous as ususl on bright pleasant Saturday
mornings. The flower stands were flied
with baeua:iu; varieties, liiacs being Ia pro-
fusion, and, 60 Is naturally the csss, these
attracted much attention, especially from
the ladies. Fresh pint butter Was pcnti-
tu at 500 per pound, as we're also eggs at
l6, par Gczsp. Asparagus keeps high, 124 /,
uer bunch being asksd Radishes. which
hal almost attsireG the dimensions OF wal
No 8, brough. 81 per bunch. Rhubarh, hne
large lunches, cold at 81. Potatoes 80 per
quarter peck: let uce 4:5} per head; early
York csbhags clippings l53 Per hall peck;
spinach 15l per half peck: sprlng onions,
per bunch, brought from 1o ur; cauii-
15Wsrs three for 25c; tomatoes, 15c hoS;
Bermuda onions l0c per boz; peas 30a4O
per hall psos; cabbage 3al0o per head. The
outchsfs had tempting display5 at their
stalls. Beef ranges all the way In price
from 70 20a per pound, veal 1920; NUT.
ION 1918; lamb 1S,25c; pork 10s15; corn
ed beef 5il0e; SMOKED beef tongues 40 doc
piece; ssusege (smnked and ereen) II, per
pouno; puddlpgs 10a per pound. The tish
benches contained divers varieties OF the
anDy tribe. Shad ranged from 10 20 So
piece; herring II, per dozen; perch 25s5Oo
PER punch; teout 25:; catfish 15c; eels
1925; founders 25,. Rack are scarce and
50, was asked for one of ordinary sizs. APP
pies were selling at 40.50o per peck, sud
pneappes l0,15, piece. Some country
people watched over diminutive sticks of
sasaffas and other bsrks ties from which is
sad to be g spring blood pur1er), and on
one or two benches bucSet7 OF schmRr kass
we're seen. which cold at 10, per quart /,
minus cream; With that adjunct 2e eddi-
lloDsl were charged.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-05-07

sUIT.-John L. EAsson and vile. of Fair
fax county, and others. entered snit in Wash.
ingtoD Yesterday against Juo. W.Easton and
Mary Ellen Esston. of Baltimore. This suit
Is to establish dover and other rights to Ger.
tain real es ale In Georgetown, and the bill
esks that the property be sold and the pro.
cseds spportioned among the heirs OF John
W Esston, the owner, who died 10 March,
1855.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-05-07

F1sH.-sinos yesterday about 100 chad
and 100 600 herring have arrived at Fish
town. Shad sold at s13i17 per hundred
and herring st $1.75 8 80 per thousand.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-05-07

CALLED communication of ALEXANDRIA
"A WASHING TON LODGE. No. %. a. F. & A
81 will be held MONDAY EVENING, May 9th
at 8 o'clock, sharp. Work. BY order Ct W. M.
mY7 2t JAS. 8. DOUGLAS. Sec
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-05-07

Hold fast to that which Ia good and keep
S onebrakef's Linlment always on hand. II
cures rheumatism. Price 25 css,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1892-05-07

PROPERTY SALES Mr.. Joseph Rroders
has purchased from franklin Williams the
ground rent charge on the formers resi
dencs on the east eide of Washington street
between Cameron and Queen. for 5000.
Mr.. Robsrt Elliott has purchased from
Thos. Munger lot on the north side Of
Wolfe etreet, between Alfred and Patrick.
Mr.. Henry Green has purchased fro "a the
heirs of the late Geo. Mc3urney the large
three.story brick building on the southwest
corner of King and Washington streets for
IS 600.
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per foot ca5b.e stone paving, 69s per aquar;
yard.
No contracts have get been awarded.

HIGH WTND.-Du,ing the sight showers
yesterday evening there was sudden q .w
Of Rind which for q minute or two blew
vith almost hurricane force. II was en-
tirely unexpected, as although rain was
falling and thunder occasionally rolling, tt 9
heavens portended nothing more than 8
eprlug rain. Before windows conld be low
ersd or people who were outdoors could
reach shelter the eudden flaw had things its
own way, and branches wsre twisted from
trees, blinds slammed and CONSERVATION
generally produced. 1t was soon over, how
ever, and the cloud dssipated shortly after.
ward. During the blow slight damage was
dons to shipping around the wbarves, the
calls of some craft being torn and others
caused II bresk their moorings and drag
anchors. a young man named Richard
Parker who was on his way up the river 10
boat of the mouth Of Hunting creek bad q
thrilling experience. His boat was over
turned By the wind and sank, leaving him
to reach terra ttrnlG 80 best he could. he
started to swim to land, but was taken into
another boat which came to his rescue.
Throughout potion OF the dsy the
weather had become eultry. bot after the
rain cloud had passed over the wind still
held to the northwes. aud blew cool and re-
freshlDg. During the night there was de-
cided fa'l Ia thu temperature, and to-day
the weather has been very pleasant. Hall
fell in lower Fairfax yeat.rdsy evening.