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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-02-07
THE eURcEssEs' SOUTHERN TOUR.
Perfect Ovations to the Corps Wherever
They stop ON the Way.

Colonel II. VI. Boykn, of the Seaboard
Airline. who accompanied the Burgesses
CORPS as far as Atlanta on their trip
70 New Orleans and the Mardi Gras,
returned 10 the city yesterday. In con-
Icrsation with n Dispatch reporter he
gave glowing accounts Of the receptions
being accorded 10 the distinguished
CORPS at all Of the larger points
along the route. and stated that he had
returned sooner than he expected 10 for
the purpose Of trying 10 arrange for their
proper entertainment in Richmond next
Thursday night.
Tho magnificent special train OF Wag-
ncr palace-cars was delayed several hours
north Of Richmond. and lid not arrive in
Raleigh, the first stopping point, until
about 10 o'clock The guests were met
at the depot by the Raleigh militia, and
escorted TO the YarbrOugh House. whore
a magnificent breakfast was served,
covers being laid for 20. After break
fast the visitors were scortcd 10 South
ern Pines, rear Raleigh where sports OK
all kinds were engaged IN. An immense
tent had been erected on tho grounds,
and about noon luncheon was served. This
meal WAS one which elected much praise
from the northerners. II being q south
ern meal pure and simple, consisting az
harbecued rabbits. coOrs, 'possums,
Brunswick stew, and variety OF vegeta-
bles.
During their stay in the Old North state
the corps were the guests az the citizens
Of Raleigh As soon as II was known
there that the corps would pass through
that city, Governor Carr asked the citi-
zens Of Raleigh TO take some action
-, raTfHfftr, a tho Nigi-
tors. \ meeting os the Chamber Of Com
morce WAS called. The Governor pre-
sided. and I'm l-ss than fifteen minutes
thereafter 500 was subscribed.
The Burgesses Corps is ono Of the most
prominent active military organizations
In the country, and have with them on
this trip a number OF New Yorks most
prominent citizens. a proper entertain
ment of whom would reflect credit on
Richmond and her citizens. The commit
tee who were requested by the Cover
nor 70 attend TO the arrangements Of the
reception here are actively al work.
The CORDS were entertained ~ a supper
At Abbeyille, = g.. a. which point they
arrived at midnight The train pulled into
the depot in driving RAIN and the WISH
tors were met with carriages and the
members escorted TO the Abbeyille
Armory. where a sumptuous rcpast was
partaken Of Speeches were made by the
Mayor Of Abbcyille. General Woodward,
Of the corps. and several others. and the
entertainment was not concluded until
after O'Clock Sunday morning. Three
cheers for the Yankee Democrats" were
proposed by one Of the ladies present.
ana were responded 10 with a hearty
goodwill.
The Gate city Guard. OF Atlanta, met
the train az Athens, Ga, but did not,
as was at first intended. accompany the
corps to New Orleans. They will enter
tain the nOrther1,ers on their return.
1t is especially desired that there shall
be Il full turnout Of the local military
on Thursday
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-02-07

Terpslohore held high carnival last
night, and the gay and fascinating dance
was INDUCED ln by Il large number OF
festive folk. At Masonic Hall the Poca-
hontas Social Club spent delightful
evening. Thlrc was large crowd pres
emit. Tho cuaprt0rs were Mrs. j.. NcGt-.
Mrs. J. Bach. Mrs. y. Goodman, and
Mrs. -. ~. Jun1in.
Sycamore Tribe. No. 81. ]. o. r. A.
gave their annual ball at Sanger Hall
i large crowd was present, and every 70
body hal pleasant evening.
The OLA German Sick Assistance So
cirty gave a dance at NEWMARKET Hall
last night that was participated in by
% large number OK dancers, all OF whom
greatly enjoyed the evenings pleasure.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-02-07
ATTHE HELM NO MORE
Death Of Captain Cunningham, Of the
JameS-RlVer Service.
HIS LIFE ON THE WATER.
Passes Away mt the Ripe Age Of fills
Family ConDections-Flacs ut Half
Mast-Funerai Arrangements.

Captain Thomas Cunningham. Sr., SUI
perintendent OF the James-River Improve
ment, and one OF Richmond's oldest and
most respected citizens. passed quietly
away at his residence, on Libby Hill,
after an Illness Of a few weeks at G
o'clock Sunday morning.
He was first seized with the grip, and
suffered with that dreaded disease until
II iapsed into something like inHamma-
ton Of the bowels in a very aggravated
form.
For days and weeks the gallant mariner
lay at the brink OF the Great River but
was never heard to utter murmur or
complaint lie was always ready to
respond TO the summons which all must
at one time or another answer.
lie was constantly attended during the
last several days ~ his Illness not only
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-02-07
THREE FAILURES YESTERDAY.
j. u. Winter, Dealer in Furniture, As
signs Others File Deeds.

signs OthfrS lie btcuss
Mr.. J. b. Winter. furniture dealer. No.
4O5 east Broad street, made an assignment
yesterday to secure lis creditors. l.. ..
Wendenburg IS made trustee. The iiabin-
ties aggregate 5000, and the assets -m-
brace the stock OF goods IN the store
above mentioned, a tract Of lI-d en- Hen
rico county. household and Kitchen furni-
ture at No ~ north Third street. &c.
The deed provides first for the Payment
Of the costs OF executing the trust, all
taxes. rents. and insurance. end then
names the following as second-clas5 credl-
tors:
St. Marys Beneficial and Social Union,
or the holder Of certain notes %is and
SIP. q. 9. Guvcnator note $50: st. JO-
sep'fs Society. Of Richmond. eos; j. b.
Winter, guardian to Joseph and Allen
Hartkin. SiG953; Henry Hartkn. $3.50:
j. -. Doyle. note. 500. VI l.. Winter,
500. Ed. schumacher, two notes. S202 and
S203. c. =. Stacys Sons. note SO, Annie
Schiller note 81 1850, State Bank OF Nir-
glnia. SlGj6l, holder Of notes for $50, $500,
$50. and 500: Planters National Bank.
two notes for Sl7S each National Bank OF
Virginia note, $50. \. Nonderlehr. $22I0.
The third class covers all debts OF j.
Il. Winter not above provided Tor.
Samuel Reynolds. retail grocer at No. 52i
north Twenty-first street. made an as
signmcnt yesterday, naming Allen G.. col
lins as trustee Besides the stock or gro-
cpries. feed, &c, parlor organ at the
residence OF Mr. Reynolds IL conveyed 20
the trustee. After paying the cost Of exc
cutting the trust. the following are to he
paid in the order named. First Glass;.
j.. Reynolds. notes TO the amount Of
N.S3L8. Second clsss-Mrs &. Reynolds,
,..t.a z--u Third gfagG-(,qorpa
Eurch's executor, notes. SIS. Teser q Pol
lax. notes. $l1365 and open account. S6j16.
Fourth class. y. Burch, Jr.. SSlS: G. l..
Todd, sJliSO: s. II Halves & Co.. $305.M:
J. 4. Reynolds * Brother 1913 The nth
class consists OF a number OF creditors
FOR small amounts. The liabilities are
estimated 10 b. 5000
Collins T.. Valentine manager OF the
independent club. al No. 7i6 north Third
street. also assigned yesterday. T.. \.
Randolph II named as trustee. Liabilities
are about $500.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-02-07
Property Tran sfrrs.

Richmond. Annie r.. and 70. G. Cabell.
Jr from Wilson & Anderson. trustees.
% feet on north side Of Grace street. be-
tween Shafer and Harrison, $500: Daniel
S. Harwood ;pa Harry s, from Boulware
q Elan, trustees. 3 feet on north side
OF Floyd street. northwest corner Beech.
s. go.
Henrico: James H. Barton and wife to
John H. Rogers. lot , in block y. Barton
Heights, s2,72]g; Elizabeth J. and W. T.
Crawford to H. II. Hudgins. u S-5 acres
1--WE miles from Richmond, 500; Il. A.
Catlin. w. u. Newell. and their wives to
c. W. Hechler. lot 90, Robin Park. SEQ:
John II. Rogers and wife TO James IL.
Barton. north 4ols feet Of lot in block 8,
Barton Heights. $500
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-02-07
THE NEWS OF MANCHESTER.
Arrested for Larceny-Deaths and Fune-
rais-Personai and other Items.

Francis c. Ward (colored) was arrested
yesterday about o'clock by Chief-of-Po-
lice Lipscomb on warrant charging him
with stealing from the person of c. p. Ste
ger sSS In money. sos Of which was found On
the negro. He viii have a chance to tell
his story 10 Mayor Maurice this morn
ing.
Philip Wilson. negro, was arrested
last night and locked up In the station
house. charged with assaulting and beat
ing his wife.
The Manchester German Club gave their
last entertainment prior to the Lentsn
season last night. and II was one Of the
most pleasant dances ever given by the
club There was quite large crowd
present.
AZ the next meeting Of the Litsrary
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-02-07
Tho Shot PrnNed Faial.

william Johnson, the negro who was
shot Monday u last week in bar-room
on Seventeenth street by Abram Mere
Nlth. died last night about $50 o'clock at
the almshouse. Coroner Taylor VIII hold
an Inquest this morning. Meredith claims
the shooting was accidental.
Dan Martin. who was stabbed by John
Scott. another negro man. on Seven
teenth street last Saturday morning. is
stHl in "a critical condition. lie IS at the
al r1 -u.U-a
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-02-07

The Governor yoatrrlaf rf.l 1 r.-
move the political disabilities
clay alias g. n. CLAY N. H convicted
in the County Count eff \'
tembor. 1870. ami sentence. ' fa' '.i'a
An the penitonthry nr Df
The sentence ~ james ia.... a.' H'f
convicted In July h.f n fIa County
Court OF Lee couutF ul i
twelve months IN laA ODD f." Ir' on
Attempting 10 XIII, Nn ni.i 10
nine months IN jail. Pardon uif ta..l
for. but tho Governor t'- rr action
ul,,,. Indicated
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-02-07
PAGES 3 AND a.
THREE CENTS PER copy

tcoloreD was sent 20 The grand ,...,,
che charge Of resisting Policeman Mn, On
son In the discharge Of his duty. '''-
Edward Brown (c0loredJ was as,....,
$40 ard costs for assultins and tcs,,n,
hts wife. Mollie Brown. NS
Henry Walker (colorodD wen, o. 49,
grand jury on the charge ~ larceny %, =
OF j. Il. Canepa. s'h
The case OF Edward Salmon. ch,...,
with cursing AMI abusing Enn,. ,r''I1e'
was continued TN to-day. ''
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-02-07
Grcnf Saving In Gonl.

The Indianapolis Journal OF recent date
has the following 10 say In praise OF a
piece OF work turned out by large Rich
mOnd enterprise:
''rhe Big Four's new ten-wheeled sixty
elght-ton compound engine built by the
Richmond Va.) Locomotive-Works has
shown quite a remarkable performance.
A saving OF 10 per cent. OF coal has been
shown for a months regular service over
engines OF the same class and on the same
train. The engine handles its train easily
and smoothly at any speed. and the item
OF repairs Is said to be no more than the
simple engine after actual service OF
fourteen months"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-02-07
Grocery Comnnny burned Out.

Mt Fred. : Myers yesterday received
a telegram from mis- brother. Mr. Her
man Myers. president Of the Savannah
Oia1 Grocery Company. which was harmed
out Sunday. saying that the building and
stock were a total loss. but new build
ing had been rented. Tn company was
we'll Insured. Mr.. Fred. Myers and his
brother are both largely Interested in the
company.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-02-07
The Gernnn. American Festival.

The Characterization Association will
hold meeting at Sanger Hall at $50
o'clock tonight 10 receive the report or
the committee appointed 20 arrange for
the festival that the association will hold
on the 30 OF May next. The festival will
take place in the Theatre, and the pro-
grainme will embrace concert. an ope-
retta under the management OF Pro
lessor Schueler. and ball. The orchestra
circle will be fioored over for dancing.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-02-07
PROTECTION OF SHEEP.
\ sample of Many Letters Received by the
Commissioner of Agriculture.

tOlUUHl 7 tOlilaH ~ iltFi4' ti'As '.''i''f'''
sloner OF Agriculture, has received the
following letter. which is but sample
OF many he gets almost daily referring
to similar questions:
- VA, February /. 1sj4
Dear slr.-I write 10 you as head of
the Agricultural Bureau To ask II you
have an literature that could Dot. used la
calling attention TO farm lands; II such.
] would Ike to get II. as ! propose 10
have printed and circulated an exhibit lu
brief OF this part OF the VALLEY OF Viz
ginia, calling attention 10 what can Dc
done here on lands that are quite cheap
compared % the same quality OF lands in
Pennsylvania | will only aim az first -
circulate these in parts Of pennsylvania
I'm which ! have personal Acquaintance.
AMI want 10 be authentic. and present
well-authenticated facts. II you have any
thing in that line | Will be more than
pleased - g-t IT,
now one other thing let mo ask, for
l feel interested in it-cannot the present
Legislature Of Virginia be brought up 10
the point OF projecting sheep-husDandry:
| do not say dog-law. for that i old ard
WORKOUT. ard has been a miserable fail
ure l believe that it would add much
value TO our lands and add to our wealth
Il a law practicable, and that could be
executed without too much friction, could
be passed Your bureau would endear IT.
self to the cause OF agriculture as much
by succe IS In this as anything that l now
know OF that would naturally come before
this Legislature. Many persons OF this
section would applaud you for H. Your
bureau should be the patron OF such legis-
lation, II you Will pardon me for SO ex-
pressing IL. - -
The commissioner sent full supply Of
literature, and wrote that he must be ex-
cused from preparing bills or suggesting
legislation. as such move on his part
might provoke criticism, and prejudice
the Legislature.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-02-07
rrAcS At UALF-MAST

As a mark Of respect to the eray-haired
pilot every ship In port yesterday lowered
it's colors 10 half-mast, and they will re-
main go to-day. The death Of Captain
Cunningham cast a gloom about the
wharycs and on board all the craft in and
about the harbOr.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-02-07

Our facilities for executing Ell knf'
NJ fob printing are unsurpassed send .
your orders ami you VII boz pleased "iiI
our work and prices
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-02-07

nance Committee TO M the vacancy
caused by the resignation OF Mr.. Guigon.
and al lI;8 the Council adjourned.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-02-07
LET TIE PEOPLE SAY.
Substitute for the Epps Resolution
Adopted by the Council.
CHEF OF POLICE LEFT OUT.
- Alec. tho Tire Departments Head
Some Plain Language IN Debate.
Much Other work Done.


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Department granting I'iih''S l" ''eD'
....e n4ud.uas was adopted.
....oe ,,r ctrattou. owing 20 the
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Di''I "' 'u''''' ""'
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communication was presenter ''''"
.. Vlft oi The Hustings Court re-
.....H., ana appropriation for re-
..r..,tts ~ Judges LYONS and
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at n"" h "'S ''D' '....
..o. of Sir. Nobl" the cry H"-''''.'
. instructed 90 have the roft'ls
...r .+ , ,.et az not more than 80.
EEplHTHICIING IH" 81 ,.,,.,
,'r Carter offered " J''h'
,.-....i.. for r.u.rictue the wards
... .-. adding such wards ass
,.. work 10 be
.,-c, from,
I.r' Ply " '''''' -
3D.. Council and two from me I'ai' VI
.. .rn. r...Irf. ou was adopted.
,..ol.tion which
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''H."'' '"'
.t. C.wmltt0" over I'' '"' ''N"'
t.I. ...
70 'ttl- presenter 5''''' ''''
.ar f1 tue placing Of "a guard
r.t 20 prevent accidents.
..., t..q alouild
.. .r..,1 81 resolution % submit
~ ..rfire ly popular vote
., a. ,rs' cl., now elected
... g.. r... r.vt Democratic
.~ rf,J the resolution out a.
.t subsequently Mr Lpps asked
fl, withdraw IT,
sion presented hy Mr F'rrii'r
.i.r N.1.N Goo tue Private Soldiers
monument was referred 10
.. .......ttc. on Finance.
..u b.. Hr Gi"om7 I" relieve
H.'.. 90 tte payment oi }''."-
I.... r alpItel
-r.fi.u offered thr following r'-o-
uh.. ur. 1.frrod. For paving
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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-02-07

one Of the most important features so
far as this city IS concerned, Is the re-
quremeut that the election or convention
provided for FL this act must be held
not more than thirty nor less than twenty
days previous 20 the regular election. This
prevents the public judgment from being
forrstalled. So candidates can be forced
upon the party.
Tho committee is not at all hostile to
the Nicol bill, but thinks this special act
will be better
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-02-07

his loving faU1ily, anu III ulsie uuSt VIM
he had piously possessed for Fifty years.
He and his wife were the last OF thirteen
couples baptized In Hampton creek by
the venerable Joseph Walker. now OF
Manchester, who VIII oficatc Mt his
funeral. Captain Cunningham had been
an Odd-Fellow since he WAS 81 years OF
age and Mason for forty-nve years
=. THE FUNERAL.
The funeral will take place from the
Leigh-Street Baptist church at O'Clock
this afternoon. The services will be con-
ducted by Rev. Joseph Walker, assisted
by Rev. W. l.. Wright, Rev. DR.. George
Cooper, and Rev. Or. John Pollard. Inc
interment will be at Hollywood.
The following gentlemen will act az
pall-bearers:
HonOrary-Colonel William =. Craighill'
Major II. ID. Whitcomb. Colonel W. r..
Cutshaw. Judge /, II. Christian, Captain
l.. ID. Crenshaw, Colonel c. Il. T.. Bur
gwyn. Captain Maxwell II. Clarke, Cap
tain Oscar r. Edwards, Colonel 7. l.
Woodfn. Mayor J. Taylor Eilyson. Cap
tain George W. Allen, Captain John A.
Curtis. Colonel John b. Cary. George Is.
McAdams. J. G. Dickerson. Il. J. warren,
CAPTAIN George ". Couch. Charles L.
Ready, 6. H. Halves, T.. d. Starke, ana
Richard NJ Taylor.
Active-Messrs George r. Keesee and
". Fletcher Richardson, Of Lodge -.
4. +. and a. NJ; ". J. Westwood and
J. r. Ballew, Of Rose Lodge. /. o. o. F.;
william IT, Curtis. John Walsh, j. I.
Vaughan. and J. L. Mayer.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-02-07

smoke Hotel Brunswich 'ig'f'.
Highest nwari NJ Chicago lAIu-f.NH
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-02-07

A resolution from the Finance Commit
toe appropriatiug 10000 for sewers on
Marshall. Harrison, and other streets ana
i0r sewers generally. was adopted.
The recommendation OF the Finance
Committee that the James-River Improve
m,4t plant be not sold was adopted. the
feaolution from the same committee re-
fardiug dredging out the bcrths OF the
monitors was laid upon the table, pu'
subsequently taken up and adopted.
Tie recommendation Of the committee
tlat the resolution appropriatins Sop 10
entertain the department superintendent
o. the National Education Association OF
thc United States be rejected was agreed
10.
A report was received frCm the Com
mltteo on Light approving the resolution
NOW pending In the Council. appropriatins
ii.5lO for a city electric light plant.
Ef. Carter was appointed on the ordi-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-02-07

by his regular physician. Or. Ramon
d. Garcln, but by Drs. Bryant, George
Ben. Johnston, and W. W Parker who
were called In as consulting physicians.
His death-bed, when the end came, was
surrounded by members Of his family and
close friends
Captain Cunningham was I'm the 18th
year of his ag", and his entire life had
been spent in Virginia. lie had lived in
Richmond for the past thirty years, was
the father Of Richmond's popular city
and had been for twenty
seven years connected as superintendent
with the Improvement Of the James river,
carried on by the city.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-08-25
THE SUMNER GIRL.

The sailor hat seems to be a sort Of
perennial. It differs but little from those
Wort some seasons back.
A pretty turban has a trimming Of
satin loops and ostrich tips. One rather
long plume curls back over the hair.
Waists Of fancy silk, the fronts shir-
red in at the shoulders and waist line,
are worn with skirts in black and all
colors.
Dresses Of black and tan are all the
rage. Black velvet, with tan colored
cloth, or vice versa, makes an exceed
ingly effective costume.
A round hat is trimmed with a but
terfy bow exactly in front. The effect
is somewhat peculiar, as the loops Of the
bow at some distance r~esefs,le ears.
A stylish blouse is made on the old
time norfolk plan, with wide, fiat plaits.
There are bishops sleeves and very wide
revers Of MORE, a MORE belt and collar
with narrow galloon trimming.
The fashion for dressing the hair
seems to be tending toward concealing
the ears. Some Of the new fashion
plates have the hair in a fluffy mass
that covers the ears altogether, others
merely show the tips. The hair is much
more pulled out than heretofore, and
the prediction is made that any amount
Of false hair will become necessary
New York Ledger.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-08-25
STAGE GLINTS.

Florrie West goes with t'The Dazzler"
company next season.
A business building will occupy the
site of the burned Albany theater.
Lew Benedict, the old time minstrel,
has appeared on the continuous per-
Torrance stage.
Tessie Butler Stevens, wife of John
A. Stevens, has fallen heir to SAC, 900 by
the death of an aunt in California.
Frank Daniels and Bessie Samson
were married at Rye, N. Y. recently
and sailed for Europe Immediately.
Harry G. eastman and wife-Evelyn
Temple - have been re-engaged by
Charles A. Loder for "Oh, What a
Nightr'
Bessie Cleveland, the actress, and DR..
John A. Burke Of this city were recently
married. The bride will retire from the
theater.
Brennan, Tex, has an amateur actor
named John Watson, whose friends pre-
dict great success for him on the profess
sional stage.
It is reported that B. f. Keithwill
advance his continuous performance idea
in the west, and that he has secured for
that purpose Pixies Opera House, Gin
cinnati.
Mamie Craddock has sailed for Eng
land. She will support e. S. Willard
during his London engagement. playing
her original parts in 1.-THE Middleman''
and ''The Professors Love Story"
The Opelousas courier., 1894-08-25
TURF TOPICS.

Jack, 2:12, has been shod all round
with aluminium shoes.
Collingwood says, Bottom beats
speed in the long run"
A. D.. Heal, prominent in horse circles
at Bellevue, O., was recently elected to
the m~ayoralty Of that city.
Stafford, Kan, a burg Of 900 souls,
has formed a trotting and pacing associ-
alton and built a half mile track.
An advertisement in a Lexington pa
per offers an extensive line Of gold and
silver ''unredeemed" horse timers for
sale at low prices.
There is a hackney mare in Alexander
Morton's Gowanbank stud, nea elias
Cow, which last year produced a foal
when ~ years Of age.
Robert Bonner has been elected pres
ident Of the Scotch Irish Society of
America, which held it's sixth annual
congress at Des Moines recently.
AT Calcutta a betting man is not al
lowed to lay odds until he has planked
$70O with the club, which holds the
amount until satisfied that he has paid
all claims.
Polo in Chicago is now assured.
Twenty ponies have arrived from In
dian Territory, which, with the others
already in the city, will afford salts
factory selections.
Sir Claude de Crespigny, anoted Eng
1ish o country rider, walked A
miles the other day between breakfast
and dinner time just to reduce his
weight by two pounds. -Horseman.