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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1893-01-30

WANTED-Position as bookkeeper or as
w sistant, by young man who has had ex-
perience, or would invest in paying business
Address No, 997 Press ONCE. Gel
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TO LET.

MONEY to loan on 1st and End mortgages on
IXl real estate life insurance policies when
three years old and over and any other good
collateral security. We also buy secured and
unsecured notes at a fair discount. W. P.
CARR Room G., Oxford Building, second
floor, 1876 Middle street. 3O-2
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VNANTED-The public and all my former
w patrons to know that have hired with
r. s. Davis & Co., to do their stove and range
work where shall be found at all times ror
all kinds of repairs on stoves and furnaces.
FRANK P.BAILEY. 10S Exchange St., former
ly 235 Federal. 25-l
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MALE HELP.

WANTED-1oo men for the Production of
w "The Soudan." Apply stage door Mon
day, Jan. 30th, at 6 p. m. for rehearsal. 2S-1
"ANTED-An honest experienced man
w with good recommendation to take charge
Of a Jewlery store in Portland. Address NJ,
Press office 27-1
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MISCELLANEOUS.

GHAvINGs TO GIVE AWAY-At C. J.
- MCDONALD s. cos planning mill, corner
York and Maple streets. for a few days.
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Hard Up.
Briggs-say. old man. can't you give Mug
gins a lift?
Griggs-Is he hard up?
Briggs-Hard upi That's no name for it.
Why he tells me he has to wear the same dress
tie twice!-Clothter and Furnisher
The neatest and best preparation to color the
whiskers is Buckingham's Dye.
A Difference,
what was that Dawson story you told the
other day, Hicks?
'"Why pleased Mrs. Dawson very much by
asking her if was herself or her daughter.
Couldn't tell 'em apart"
"WeI it's strange. but worked the same
scheme on the daughter, and she didn't like it
bit."-Harpers Bazar.
L was a sufferer from catarrh for fifteen
years, with distressing pain over tmy eyes. 1
used Fly's Cream Balm with gratifying results.
Am apparently cured.-Z. C. Warder, Rutland,
Vt.
suffered from severe cold in my head
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or months and could get no relief. Was adj
yised to use Ely's Cream Balm, 1t has worked
like magic in its cure. I am free from my cold
after using the Balm one week, and believe
it is the best remedy known.-Samuel j. Har-
ris, Wholesale Grocer, 119 Front ST., New
York.
Got Ahead
ibid you come across any brigands in
Sicily?''
"Plenty But L always got the better Of
them"
"How SOP"
''Oh simply enough. Every time met sus-
pici0uS looking character on the road l went up
to him and asked an alms.-Courier du Midi.
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ITO LET-In western part of the city, in
Il pleasant location, q house with two rents,
each containing six rooms. Apply to JOHN F.
PROCTOR, Centennial block, ISL
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WANTED-To call at your store or house
iron, rubbers, bottles, metals of all kinds. II
you have any of the above please drop me a
postal. Address c. B. WISH, 131 Green
street. city. 11-1tf
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SALARY OR COMMISSION.

DARTNER WANTED-With capital in
Il well-established business. Address L.,
this Office. my14H
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ITO LET-Tenements in various parts of the
Il city, prices So. 90 to S1S. 90 per month. J.
c. WOODMAN, 1861 Exchange street. 27-1
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LOST AND FOUND.

EOUND-At Pages Bazaar the Labor Saver
Il of the Age, the Unique RaiSin Seeder. Call
and see it at PAGES BAZAAR, 524 Congress
street. 26-1
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ITO LET-The upper tenement of brick dwell
Il ling house No. lat Franklin street. For
terms apply to EDWARD F. TOMPSON, 396
Congress street. 25-1
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FOR SALE.

E,OR sALE-A good sleigh and grocery
IL pung att, Baiey's auction, Saturday, Janu-
airy %, at II O'Clock at ID Exchange street.
F. Fl. HARTFORD. Assignee. 27-1
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.THOR SALE@Steam engine, 10 horse power.
Il Apply to B. j. WILLARD, SO Commercial
street 3-4
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NOR SALE-A few shares of Giant Electric
dress at once BOX 856, Portland, Me. 27-1
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WANTED-Compettssnt girl for general
West street. Boil
WANTED-First-cIass Coat and Vest MAX
w ers. CORNISH BROS. PAL
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ENGINE AND BOILER COMBINED
Il Two horse power upright engine and
four II. P. boiler. Also several coils of
pipe for steam heating. All used but little and
in good condition. Cail on or address E. L.
COOLING, Treasurer Casco Paper Box Co.
ian13-tf
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FEMALE HELP.

VTTANTED--A capable girl for general house,
w work. Apply at 189 HIGH ST. 26-1
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ROOMS.

DOoMs TO LET-Inquire at II FREE
HI STREET. jan6-tf
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Ayers Cherry Pectoral cures colds and
coughs; an unequaled anodyne expectorant.I
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FURNISHED Rooms to let at No. Gray
Il ST. desirable furnished room; steam
heat, water etc.; the room is large airy and
Welllghted aud terms very moderate. 13tf
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ITO LET-Room 33x33 over our main store
il second story, steam heat, first class light.
LORING, SHORT s. HARMON. 15-t
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DICTURESi PICTURESl Those in want of a
II good picture, for small amount of money
would do well to call ON US. Pictures framed
to order; moulding for sale; picture wire and
moulding hooks. Z. d. REYNOLDS, Cor. Oak
and Congress streets. PAL
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Prospect Heights-Dont you find that the
trolley cars affect your watch?
Parkley Fronter-No, have MT noticed
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Prospect Heights-Thats strange; how do
you account for it?
ParkIey Fronter-Wen, you see. only
carry the ticket.-Life
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A REIGN or RonnERs.
HempAtend overrun with Thieves.
TWO Brothers Arrested.

fIernnstead Texns December l5-The
,,y,,,,a ,.t., ,.,. rr.,,,,, s,a,ta, l., ,.s,,,.
W. -
Oh the robbers VINO attacked MT Heard
last night, full account or which ap.
v,,,rr n, s,,r5,v,. post found tbernselveq
ln,-yr,scto,ug ioined Nv nnotbrr posso
,,br 49, ,,,rs,,i,,, the I,,s. tlie,,o, ,,,l,,,
bad talon tta botse on Of Mr. crnnlrts
st,bir me honfs az tha stolen borsa
-, ,,,,,,.,,,ii,, I.,, o,s tre ,,ari,s ,,,a,,,
o,env roiioc,ad Tho, lea In Itov,tb sta-
tIon' and when n bscame apparent maj
The horse Ind hcsn Ned near the Heard
,,s,,io,,,n ~, ,,inir,, ,,,trrall,, becs,,,,,
,ra,aIe,, nat he q,y,,c psrtv ar nnr,isa
v-bo b,d stoiap tbs horse bcrc grnr,
C,oo,,'s I'M. Ma st',rot az ttlcgtt,
station AND rDn5c tbe brfif,l hut i,ua,,c.
r-rsfyl att.rnrt IN ,,ju MIR Heard and noe-
r,f,i,, tts ,r,tI, F.rtii,
Tb, se.ond oa .s.'' tbsrsrors s,ca m and
soon t,ir,I a., ,oese in n,tr5,,it AZ a.,
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~. ", "'e ''''E7 'l inc ASSAULT upon
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nRENHAM nUDGEr.
Increased Acreage and Decresaed
YieId-hInnRled by Cars.

| BRENNAN, Texas, December 15.--A pron1i-
nent merchant has interviewed one hun
dred farmers with reference to their crop
compared with last year with the following
result;
In 1922 the hundred farmers planted 1906
acres and in 1898 they planted 3li9 an in
crease In acreage OF 1888 acres In 1892 they
made lS,S bales and in 1893 only 1896 bales
decrease in bales, with an increased acre
age OF 632 acres.
OF tho 1926 bales raised this year only
IA had been sold, 400 remaining on hand
and held by these farmers, 29I OF II IN
warehouses and 2a5 sim on farms.
The one hundred farmers all report top
crop light ana agree that IL took twenty
acres to make bale OF top crop, and only
one out Of every ten made a top crop at
all
These figures show an increased acreage
and short crop and is pretty fair index
Co the crop OF the county, yet the price
OF the staple Is down. down to an UNI
profitable figure at which 1t can be raised
AT o'clock this morning at Chnppell
Hill the train ran over an unknown coll
ored tramp, crushing his leg so badly that
Drs. Royser md Laugburne had to nmpu-
tate the mangled member and his recovery
Is doubtful.
John Lindsay. a white from Ledbetter
quarry laid down in an open box car
last night and went 10 sleep. He awolte
with a broken nose, some one having
Kicked him out, and came up town look
Ing for n physician. DR.. j. r. Williamson
put three stitches in the cut and dressed
other bruises on his face. He couldn't tell
how he was hurt or who did IT.
Rev. George Il. Clothier OF LAGRANGE,
the new Methodist minister sent here by
the last conference, arrived yesterday with
his wife and seven small children, and
was rendered a reception by the ladies OF
the Methodist church.
Rev. Il. II. Harmon, the presiding elder
of this district, left for Lyons this morning
TO hold his first quarterly conference
Judge B. Bryan left this morning for
Kansas City.
MIR Harmon Minkwitz is dangerously ILL.,
Mr. II. NJ. Carothers is dangerously III.
Miss Oya searcy Of Temple is the guest
OF Miss Emma Hoffman.
The Young Mems Social club are arrang-
ing for a grand Christmas bail on the
night Of the 9th.
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took place today, as suggested by Repre-
sentative Paschai The polls opened at
a. m. and closed at p M The voting
opened W lively AMI The aiming and ell
bowling Of candidates was quite interest
ing to the quiet observer free hack
ran all day for the accommodation OF
voters. Before noon It was evident the
race was won by w. L. Lawrence. The
final vote is as follows:
w. L. Lawrence ................,........1s t
~ II. Hargon ............................ IS
c. r. Porter IA
District court Is grinding. Justice SLOWLY
TO all who apply. Special Judge Matthews
Of l.ampasas is stIll presiding
The case Of Llano county VS.. j. II.
Knowles, in which the county seeks 10
take away certain rights previously grant
ed is attracting considerable attention.
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NOTES FRoM pALL1NeER.
Escaped From SnGI-Pr0hibition Car
rles in HunncIs County.


Bnlllnger, Texas, December AVN
Beach. who was convicted at the last term
Of the district court mere, and who was in
JAN awaiting the result OF his appeal broke
Jail last night. By saving the cell bars
down and making rope out of his hlan-
kets ne reached the ground and left on
foot He has not been heard OF slncs.
fudge G n. Wellington. Captain W. L,
Towner County Attorney Harris and Com
missoners Brown and HigEenbotham re-
turned from Waco this morning. where
they have been for the last fifteen days
attending United States court IN suit
involving 10000 Runnels county bridge
bonds
The prohibition election In this Qunneis)
county passed Of quietly \ fun vote was
polled, resulting In good majority Tor
prohibition The saloon mon arc perpur-
ing TO eight the matter IN the courts
Colonel 10. d. Walker and Captain j. n
Blllups, editor az the Banner, have just re-
turned from the Masonic Grand Lodge at
Houston and are both highly pleased vita
that grand city and the treatment they re.
celyel nat the hands Of her citizens
The burning Of the large ice house and
cold storaGe room and meat market OF j.
H. Wilde NJ this city wHH heavy blow 90
him, as there was but $1,000 Insurance ON
same, which amount does not cover any
thing Ike the loss
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Cuero.

CUERo, December 1.-THE Hon. Ben
Terrell Of popuist fame came IN Tuesday
ana addressed small audience last night
at the court house. He was 10 speajt
again today at 10 o'clock, but his audi
ence failed TO materalize. The popullats
are making strong effort to carry this
county
Mr.. w. II. Davis, protector OF the We
laseo Air Limo railroad. was mere yester-
day.
Mr. George Vineyard, prominent citl-
ken of Victoria Is in the city.
The knights Of Pythias Of this city At
their meeting last night decided 10 have
a public installation OF officers in jan
uary. The Rev John Bass Shelton AM
DO invited to address the knights on that
occasion.
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TEXAS TOWN TOPICS.
NEWS VOTES GATHERED M PosP
REPORTERS.
a Lanipasas Constable Captures a
Suspected Murderer Who Makes
uis Escapc--Ben Terrell Fails
to Draw n Croyvd--NOtes.

LAMPAsAs, December ia ripple Of
excitement was caused here last night be-
tween II and Il o'clock by the firing Of
several shots IN front of the jail. Con
stable Rice King had spotted suspicious
looking stranger and becoming satisfied
from his movements that he was refuge
followed him to East Lampasas and ar
rested him. When nearing the jail CATCH
ing King on his guard. the stranger open
ed FIRE, getting in two shots before the
constable could operate his gun. He nred
once. but the prisoner was fast disappear
ing, but King disabled the horse when the
rider disnounted and took TO the brush In
the dark. Officers are sun after him.
He was supposed to be Jim Jones', who
murdered Deputy Sheriff Tom Deaton OF
Fairy Hamilton county, on Thursday last
while resisting arrest.
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FLoREsyILLE. December I5.--county
Judge Bvans returned yesterday from
North Texas. lie was on the 1nterna-
uonai train which was robbed near Austin
and gave up S. which Is gone from his
heirs and assigns forever. He had more
but secreted II.
The Newton and Humphreys murder
case has been continued until next term
Of district court on affidavit by tho state,s
attorney ns to the absence OF material
witnesses.
The west and Bratton murder case Is
set for next Wednesday.
Sixteen real estate tranafars have been
nled for record this week.
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EIlshnrt,

ELKHART, December IA violent
type Of cold is almost epidemic here aud
as result nearly everybody Is or has been
Hick.
Mr.. w. Neel, station agent at this place.
who was sick for some time, Is well again
and was checked In" today Mr.. ingalls,.
yho relieved him Is gentleman who
the citizens here.
Dr. y, p. Stokes was summoned by the
grand jury yesterday Rumor says on
she Martin case.
Some farmers have begun active opern-
lions Tor another crop OF cents cotton
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tained 5000 worth OF diamonds. Deaton
processes ignorance OF the diamond being
in his pocket, though tho empty package
was found In the vicinity OF the robbery.
]. w Thomason. the conductor who
was on the train robbed Monday morning.
r. In Austin awaiting the trial OF the train
robbers, which may come on next week
He appeared before the grand jury He
disclsims having heard any passenger
say that the outlaws abused or handled
roughly any lady passengers, though they
swore and talked ugly
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Henrr Yelvinnton.

Eloresville, Texas, December l5.-Mr.
Henry Wellington, justice Of the peace ana
county commissioner in the LaNernia pre-
cinct. Wilson county, died on Thursday,
December Z, aged "A years, lie settled on
the Clbolo In 1858 and improved the PLACE
whore he has lived ever since, until the
day he died. Forty years in one home.
More than the average lifetime. Mr.. yell
vington was a good man and his neigh
bors and friends mourn his death.
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Corpus Christi, Texas. December ID
Captain John B. Gaven died today after
an Illness OF two or three months. He was
born In New orleans dfty-eight years ago
moved to Brownsville, Texas. In 1865, and
in 1873 came to Corpus Christi, where he
has since resided. he was for several
years an alderman in this city and left
many friends to mourn his death.
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LoYELADY, December 1S.-The Ladies'
aid soc.ety OF the Methodist church win
give an oyster supper on the night Of
December ~ for the benefit Of the church.
Mr.. Taylor Riley, living four miles
above here. killed n very large wolf leat
week. His hide measured six feet from
the nose 10 the end Of his tail The hide
Is worth about 50.
Mr. N. M. Rayburn here has Skinned
twenty-five or thirty cars Of wood TOR
the International and Great Northern
railroad. II was shipped 10 various points
on the railroad this fail.
The knights OF Honor win celebrate
their fourteenth anniversary on the night
Of Janunry q with q supper.
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nnnn. NcnrI, nninrd.

Corpus CurIsu Texas. December i5.-
Colonel y, q, Collins ot San Diego. but
who owns a large amount OF property
In this county, today subscribed $1,000 10
the Browusyiir railroad bonus This
leaves only $500 more TO complete the
bonus and this amount viii no doubt bc
raised at n rouains mass meeting 10 be
hold tomorrow night for the purpose.
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PALESTINE, December 15,-Mr. A. J..
Collins LETT last night for visit TO rela-
tives at Weatherford
Mr.. j. W. Stevens OF Ellshart IS visiting
AIR. and Mrs. a. c. Moore in this city
There was mite meeting at Mrs, r, j,
Reeves, on Langston street. tonight, for
the beneit of the Baptist Sunday school
The Palestine amateur Dramatic club
will render "Itio Grnnde," beautiful coni-
edy drama, on December 20, for the benefit
of free night school.
Mrs. S. c. BietIy, mother Of Mt. G, A.
Bietry. IS here from Battle Creek, Mich.
visiting her sons family In this city
Rev. j. T. Smith. formerly presiding
elder OF this district, but who was trans
ferred to Marshall station by the Orange
conference, win preach hts farewell ser
mon at the Methodist church next Sunday
night, The meinEers OF the church are
cordially invited and expected to be pres
ent.
Mrs. Carrie Sawyer has almost recovered
from the wounds received in n frightful
tragedy several weeks ago and was able
70 be removed to her old home at Heuder-
son yesterday,
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ThE DEATH ROLL.


Palestine. Texas, December i5.-General
Adam Taylor died at the home of Mr..
A. T. Pagan In this city yesterday morning
at 10 o'clock. He was an old resident of
this city and had been sick for some time.
lie leaves some relatives IN California,
who are said to be very well to do people.
The general In his younger days was q
man OF much Importance. but OF late
years has lived here among strangers
earnlnR by manunl labor his daily bread
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sfoblie

MOBILE. December l5.-Mrs, ]. W. sim
mons OF woodviile Is here on a visit TO
her daughter, Mira. q. S. E'bmefly.
Mr. Sam Allen Of Houston is here
Miss Stella Parker Of Center, formerly
Of Mobile. paused through yesterday on
her way 20 Coinesneif.
Mr. Z. C'lingmnn has accepted the post
ton Of foreman Of Allen & Goa min, IN
place OF Jno. A. Boles. resigned
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Fort Worth, Texas December l5-To-
night tho body OF a man was found hang
'ng TO tree rear Sylvani bridge, ~ has
NOT been identified and Is supposed to he
10 ease OF suicide
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ISLAND CITY ITEMS,
SCARCITY or TONNAGE TO MOVE
COTTON
wbarves damned and Cotton stored
I'm Cars Awaiting shiproom TO
Trnnport 1t Abroad - The Race
Horse Red Cloud seduestercd.

Galveston, Texas, December 15,-while
cotton is being shipped 10 Galveston daily
by the thousands OF bales for export there
is want and a scarcity of tonnage to
handle the same
Cotton is being unloaded by the thou
sands on the respective wharves, but no
ships are here to carry 1t to It's destina-
ton The ship brokers actually not hav-
ing the necessary facilities for q rapid
export are seemingly unable TO meet the
emergency In fact every available space
on the wharf has been utilized for storing
cotton and carloads are sidetracked, walt
ing for space, in order to be unloaded.
AS consequence. there is continued
stream OF cotton being forwarded to New
orleans for export. nearly all OF which
was originally intended for the Island
City.
DISTRICT COURT.
The following suits were filed today;
Julia Smith vs., Henry Smith, divorce.
Catlin & Co. vs. weis Bros, on ac-
count.
Celia Hlndman VS.. Mary, Julia and
Gustave Defferari, sequesration.
The following cases came up today:
- NAiltiln Nos al AAtlN IL Ma III as
divorce, The defendant failing to appear
after publication for four consecutive
weeks prior to the last term OF court Il
was ordered that NJ. c. McLemore repre-
sent the defendant.
In the case Of Dana Tucker 6 co, VS.
Wells Bros. the plaintiffs were granted
leave to file amended original petition.
Julia Smith VS., Henry Smith; decree Of
divorce granted at plaintiffs cost.
RACE HORSE RED CI OLD
Today Sheriff Herman. under a writ of
sequestration. took possession Of the race
horse Red Cloud. Mary Deneruu has
had the horse for some time and she OBJ
tanned IL from her SON Gusta, who claimed
he traded pair Of horses with Jacob
Hiudman for his bay horse. Red CLOUD
giving Hiudman sum Of money to boot
Now comes Hlndman's wife, Mary, who
claims that the horse was not the property
Of her husband and asked that 1t be res
tored to her
Hindman Is proprietor Of the Bell Top
saloon and was for a long time "a resident
Of Houston, whore he is we'll known
BUTCHERS NEW YEAR.
The old custom OF the butchers Of Cal
weston IN celebrating New Years by a
grand street parade Is TO be revived. and
on the ! ST OF January, 1884, the boys win
turn out in their old time glory. Those
having the affair In charge promise to
make It a notable event There will be e7l-
hibitlons 81 trained horses that dance to
music and a revival OF other customs
observed by the Butchers on former oc-
casioug
a WRESTLER IN TOWN.
Fred Marks arrived this morning on the
Mallory steamer from NeNv--YOrk. Mr..
Marks claims 10 be n wrestler and Is
anxious to make a match. No one is
Darrei and stakes to the amount OF S251
win be posted Mr.. Marks prefers
Graeco-Romnn style, but viii make a 20
cateh-as-catch-can He can he found at
Turner hail.