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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-28

Harlow Bigelow of Smithfield, a
United States mail contractor is in this
city on business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-28

A number of desirable residences in
Augusta, Maine, varying in prices from
$3.50 TO $500; also several 10 TO 10 acre
places in the suburbs of this city; one
two-story house and lot in Lewiston
Maine. A number of farms in kennebec
county. varying in price from $1,000 to
$4,000. Houses ana tenements to let. E.
". Whitehouse, Attorney, Augusta, Me.
jan, dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-28

| Il. w. Merrill of Waterville. foreman
of the construction department of the
+, Postal Telegraph Co. was in Augusta.
| yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-28

Perley Goodwin Of Biddeford. for
merly of Augusta, is visiting his par
ents in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-28

Mrs. !. y. Turner Of North White
field, is visiting her sister, Mrs. Hugh
Rogers, on Capitol street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-28

II. ]. Cross returned. yesterday after
noon, from business trip to Portland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-28

In good order, two seated light open
carriage (surry); hand made new light
open wagon, Bangor Punt both will be
Street. june24dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-28

These are not counted to be very
flush times just before election but to
step into The Hustler's'' store and see
the goods almost continually going out.
is quite refreshing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-28

Thomas Cuddy, formerly clerk for C.
W. Morrill,. has accepted a similar posi-
ton with Malcolm & Dyer
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-28

Deputy Sheriff o. II. Despeaux of
Brunswick, was in Augusta, yesterday.
on business with City Marshal Morse
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-28

II is really astonishing to see the
work crowding into the steam dye
house since MIR. Lynn took charge.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-28

Wilbur Fogg. night watch at the
Cony House, left, yesterday, for his
home ut Orlald, on a vacation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-28

The house belonging to Clark Reed
of Haskeag, Brooklin, with all it's con-
tents was burned last week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-28

w. j. a. Collins was in Waterville,
yesterday. on business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-28

The regular monthly meeting of the
directors of the Augusta Loan and
night
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-28

Charles Barron win commence the
duties, today, as gate keeper at the
Bridge street crossing to take the place
made vacant by the death of Andrew
H. Pike
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-28

i. II. Sturtcyant of Bath, was in the
city. last evening. the guest of his
brother, Chas. L. Sturtevant
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-28

-Four acres of land on Western avenue.
opposite Hanks d Perry's (see Gannetts
never failing spring of pure wster on the
lot Geo E. Brickett aug29. diff
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-28

afternoon, from business trip to New
York.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-28

Always in season. Hopkins Steamed
Iiominy U1ulled Conn., Elegant lunch -
MIX. ~. can. 10c. oct2.sodAWl1
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-28
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS TODAY.

City clerks notice.
Lost--Carriage robe.
Cottage house TO let.
City auditors notice.
TO Iet-Furnished room.
Wanted-child TO board.
The Century for November.
+. l.. Herscy-" Box Calf shoes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-28

+. s. Lyman went to Portland, yes
terday, on business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-28

DIR. NJ. Blaisdell was here from Ban
gor, yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-28
Hotel Employment Agency

of Augusta. Established under the aus
pices of the Maine Association, with Of
fees at Portland, and Bangor. and the
central Maine Office at 229 Water ST., Au-
gusta, Lewis Selbing. Manager. Help
furnished for positions of all kinds. Cor
respondence solicited. Office hours from
A. NJ. till u noon, 1.30 to P. NJ, and Z
to +. M. aug1 d3mos
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-28
DEAFNESS CURED. after a cs ysqs
LOST.
Team Lost.

Bay horse with small white mark in
forehead. weight about $50 pounds. fore
top clipped close; rubber-trimmed harness
with over-check; black, open buggy, side
spring, upholstered with green broad
cloth. Team left my stable, Sunday, Oct.
IS. Party. Herbert Wescott about %
years; height, feet, 3 inches; weight.
about 120 pounds; smooth face; had
on dark clothes soft. black hat. Any in
formation will be rewarded. II found,
wire me at once. ISAIAH CLIFFORD.
Deputy Sheriff, Vassalboro, Me oct21dtf
A black fur carriage robe between
Spring street and depot or depot and
Bridge street, Tuesday evening E.ben
Beale. oct2Sd2ta
An open-faced gold watch, between
Chelsea ferry in Hallowell and Augusta,
or in Augusta. Finder please notify Miss
Fl. NJ. Sampson, care c. S. Downing 2G1
Water street, Augusta. oct2id1w
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-28

+. G.. Weston was here from Thomas
ton, yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-28

Old papers. whole and clean, at Ken
hundred.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-28

Lady agents to sell the best wearing
and best selling corsets on earth. The
Corset Co. Box 200 ST. Louis, Mo.
septS, d3mos
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-28

| F. J.. Brown of Readfield was in the
city. Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-28
Local Matters.

j. C. Little was in Waterville, yes
tcrday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-28

Miss Jennie Parent is visiting at
Skowhegan.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-28
WANTED

Child to board in country, near this
city. Mrs. Hannah Hatch, Augusta. Me.
Oct27 d1W*
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-28

One fiat top. black walnut writing desk
IN good order. M. V. b. Chase. Augusta.
oct24dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-28
TcH. sA-LEz
FISH FOR SALE.

Capt. Lewis boat is lying at Steamboat
wharf with dry and picked fish of all
kinds. Selling cheap oct24dlW*
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-28

Two house lots on Lincoln street. Ad
dress Nellie NJ. Stevens, City. apr2S. Diff
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-10-28

A capable girl for general homework.
Best of wages. Apply to Mrs. J. T., Bad
ger, 80 Crosby St. oct27 diff
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1896-07-03
The Missouri River Valley
Stock Growers Associate.
will Pay a Reward OF 8 SO

member OF the ISec"1Ve Nonml
ASSOCIATE tina .o'''0'
following as VIZ
W NV amh Of the the consent or
altering brand o. ~ way
nr to- deceive righG of ce horses nn M Iv
T. DRIVING or
her res1eive RANGES manning FRS s os M
Association H. HN -
The evening times., 1896-12-11
SIX-DAY WHEEL. RACE.
Hale still Leads by a Good Margin
Score at Noon Today.

New York, Dec. 11.-while Teddy Hale
still continues to hold his lead in the
six-day bicycle race in the Garden, his
recurd-breaking performances had almost
to take back seat in the popular interest
during the early morning hours.
Many of the thousands who flocked to
the Garden last night got SO much ill.,
terestcd in the struggles OF Rice, the little
Wilkesbarre hero, and Forster, the erratic
Dutchman, for second place, that they
remained until nearly breakfast time.
The battle commenced ut midnight, and
by l O'Clock RICE had reeained his old po-
sition, which he kept until : 80 O'Clock
this morning, when he went off TO rest.
Forster made the n ost of the interval, and
at IL O'clock he led Rice 10y fourteen miles.
y Hale is still going strong, and the eN-
perts are beginning To think that, barring
accidents. he will win. At IL O'Clock
this morning he was only l2S miles he
hind Schock's record for the six ia VS.
Forster and Rice are undoubtedly the men
from whom the popular IriShman has most
TO fear.
Tie new handler sent on by the citizens
committee of WilkcsbarTc arrived last
night. and there is a marked Improvement
already in the attention that the little
Penns ylvanian needed.
The score at noon, 1Osth hour: Hale.
/ ,4ss: Forster. 1,457; Rice, LAB; Read
ing, i26: Schock, ,40O: Taylor, 1;3S4;
Smith, 1868; Moore, 1852; Pierce, l.
345; Ashincer, /, POI; Cassidy, 1878: Mad
doN, !. 1.2s7: Cannon, 1,122; Mcleod. l.
024; Click, SS6.
Previous record, 1855 miles.
The evening times., 1896-12-11
ON THE FORCE.

Station Keeper Joseph F. Cooke, of No.
g, is ill at home,
Sergt. W. W. Jordan Of No. 3 is detained
at home by iHness.
Wagon Officer Philip Mansfield, of Lieut.
Kelly's station, is on leave.
sergt J. W. Haney, OF the Georgetown
station, is on leave, and Private H. G.
Pratt is sick. eco
Sergts. John c. Daley and ]. N Barry OF
Hutchinson is on sick report
The ION leave list at the Twelfth
street station has been reduced to three
names-PatrolmenE E. c. Gross, ]. L. Sprin-
kle, and j. ii. Heller.
Policeman william r. Reynolds, of No.
6, is still an invalid from acute rheuma-
tism, and Private Charles o. Turner, of
the same precinct, is suffering from ma
laria.
Stationkeeper G. P. Butler and Police
men R. Stroufe, Il. 8. Hutton, W. A. Reith,
E. r. Martin, and j. r. Evans, of No. g,
are on leave. Private E. s. Green is on
the sick report.
Patrol DriverJoseph Coughlin and Mounted
Policeman ]. ". Greer, of No. 8, are on
leave. The sick list In this precinct in
cludes Sergt. Ralph Bryan and Privates
Ehlers, Markwood and Archambault.
The twenty-four hours ending at O'Clock
this morning was a "red letter day" for
the First precinct. Twenty prisoners, men,
women and children, were arrested during
that period. No. 6 comes next with eigh-
cen cases.
The evening times., 1896-12-11
GENERAL LIST WAS WEAK,
Speculation Very Quiet, But the
Changes in Prices Slight.

New York, Dec. 1.-Wall street. II a
m.-Speculation at the Stock Exchange
was quiet again this morning Commits
sion house business was absolutely Mt a
standstill and even the traders We're dis
posed to hold off, pending Developments
from Washington. London sold nod.r-
ately of st. Paul and other stocks listed
abroad on a vague report that the Vene-
zueiaii negotiations had been stopped
the changes in prices, however, were
shgnt, outside OF General Electric, which
Ieil IA, to 3l 3-4, on lIquidations
Ihe decline otherwise ranged from 4 To
"a per cent. Chicago Gas sold down IL
to 73 81; st. Paul 3-S, to ID as: Rock
Island 1-2, to 6s is: Burlington & Quincy
u, to a 1-2; Manhattan IL, to So 3-4:
Reading 1-2, to 81 1-2; and Standard Rope
and Twine 3-4, to 10 1-2.
Sugar was firmer for a time and rose
6-S, to 116 rs Subsequently there was
reaction in sympathy with the weaknass
OF the general list. At IL O'Clock specuIa-
tion was quiet and weak
stocks after IL O'Clock were DIM ami,
featureleSs. Consolidated Gas was heavy
on the tax of adverse legislation. and foil
from 1 A TO 153 34. with a suhseouent
recovery to 154 1-2. The selling of Con.
erai Electric abatcd, and the stock rallied
fractionally Missouri Pacific, Sugar AMI
the Grangcrs Were firm, while READING
was rather weak On reports of interfer,
enceby the State ofP Observation-Disclosures
ter of the organization OF the pronerty
At midday speculation was dull.
The evening times., 1896-12-11
NO DECISION YET REACHED
Opposition to Inaugural Ball in
Library unfolding.
Impossible to Employ Sufficient Po-
lice Protection Against
Vandalism.

The joint committee on library met again
| at II O'Clock this morning, TO consider the
| arrangements for putting the library Of
| Congress in the new quarters. There were
| present Messrs. Hauncr, Hansbrough, Wet
more, Cummings and Quigg.
1t was expected that the question OF
whether the inaugural ball should be held
| in the new Library building would be dis
cussed, and a formal vote taken express
| ing the sense of the committee. At the
close OF the meeting, after anhour and three
quarters work, it was stated that the
question was not decided. 1t is reason-
ably certain, however, when q vote Is
taken, that the committee Will have ma
jority opposed to such use of the building.
Librarian Spofford and Superintendent
Green are both unwilling to see the beau
tiful new halls given up to such a Thong
of sghtseers without the possibility of
adequate police protection. Mr.. Green has
been quoted as willing 10 abandon his OPP
position, but he said to Times reporter
that he had not so expressed himself.
Mr. Quigg and MIR. Cummings are both
outsp oxen against the proposition, and the
other mem bers have none of them said a
word publicly i'll favor of it. 1t is urged
by the opponents that while an American
gathering in dc ors or out is orderly and
well behaved, and not one outof a thousand
could be found who would deface the
noble structure in question, yet If there
were even one malicious OF disorderly per-
son present, he could do almost irreparaAc
damage before any watchman could notice
or restrain him.
The committee discussed the appropria-
ton for supplying a force for the care
and handling of the library in its new
home and for the custody OF the building.
With little change the schedules prepared
by Librarian Spofford, and published re-
Gently in The Times, Were agreed upon.
The committee directed that report should
be made recommending the requisite ap-
preparation for the list OF employees In
those sche edules.
The appropriation will probably be put
in the legislative appropriation bill, upon
which the Appropriations Committeeis now
at work. Chairman Cannon said it would
probably be reported before the holidays.
1t may come out next week.
The evening times., 1896-12-11
NEW CREMAToRY INSPECTED.
One Set of Shells to He Ready by
January 1.

Health Officer woodward and Deputy
II. c. Mclean have made an inspection of
the new garbage crcnatory, now partly
constructed. on square SO, near the old
Naval OiiSe ztory.
n I is tie understanding that the owner
VIII have one set Of shells ready for use by
the LIST of January, and this will insure
facilities for the consumption OF 100 tons
OF refuse in each twenty-four hours
Another set OF shells of equal capacity y
will be completed within probably thirty
days thereafter, which will, it is claimed,
guarantee total consumption of 100 tons
in twenty-four hours, with provision maize
for an entire plant Of 200 tons, if neces-
sary, by the addition, at small comparative
cost, of two sets of shells OF the same
pattern.
1t may be stated incidentally that the
South washington plant is still closed,
and that the city garbage is being boated
dowp she river from the foot Of G street
The evening times., 1896-12-11
COLORED POLICEMEN ONLY
''BIO0dfield'' TO Be Patr0lled ls
Them Exclusively Hereafter.
Experience Has Shown That They
Effectively Control the TouGhs
of Their Race There.

The heats in 'Bloodfcld'' and the dcnsely
populated cOlored districts adjoining VIII
be patrolled exclusively by cOlured po
licemen in the future.
1t is reported at police headquarters
that this was agreed upon this morning
during the conference between Major Moore
and his nine precinct lieutenants.
The discussion is the outcome, It Is said
of the bad feeling and spirit or hostility to
the police enccndered by the recent kill
ing of London Shears, the colored preacher,
by Policeman Curry.
The shooting occurred in "Bloodfield, -
and on what is known as the toughest beat
in the city, which has al ways been patrDiled
by white policemen. The adjoining beat
to the south is in charge OF two cOlored
offiCers-A ndersOn and Stewart-cvcry
other trick OF duty, their relief being white
men.
The absence of friction between Ander-
son and Stewart and the people OF their
race, who comprise the major portion OF
the residents on their beats, is said to lie
another reason why the change was pIO-
posed Although there are many tough
customers in that bail lwiCk, the two dark
skinned men in blue and brass maintain,
without difficulty, the best Of order there.
In order to run the three BlOodfield
beats with colored officers exclusively,
u
As there are but two colored policemen now
in the Fourth precinct, Lieut.. Vernon's,
a transfer of ten additional patrolmen of
that color viii be necessary.
There arc eighteen cOlored men on the
force, exclusive OF Detective Henry Lacey,
from which the transfers can be made.
This proposed move is believed to be 4
good one, on general principles.
In other large cities the experiment Of
patrolling the sections inhabited by the
foreign element. with policemen OF the
nationalities of the deniZens, has proven
very successful and tits believed the black
PATROL in Hoodfield Will be equally SO.
The colored patrolmen on the Washing
ton force are:
J. F. Amos. j. ". Bailey, W. F. Clinton.
W. ]. jackson, II. C. Lee, W. II. West
(mounted). Albert Anderson, j. s. Bos-
well. r. L. Carroll, W. b. Dorsett, u. W.
Hall, W. W. Martin, ii. B. Payne, r H.
Qualls, c. G. Stewart. W. Z. Stewart,
Richard Stewart, Robert Tabscott
The evening times., 1896-12-11
HAS NOT RESIGNED,
Denial of the Report Concerning
Hon. Nvheelock &. Vezey.

The statement that Hon. Whcclock G.
VeZey, a member of the Interstate Com
merce Commission, has resigned. was Of
ficially denied yesterday.
The possibly is, however. that Mr.. vezey
may resign in the near future. Should be
do so, the action will be entirely on ac-
count Of the condition of his health, which
is such as Ia render arduous labOrs at the
commission dangerous.
\ heat stroke which Mr.. VeZey suffered
two wears ago is regarded as one of the
primary causes of his ill-health. Last wear
his health again gave way and he was
obhgv. g. seek recreation Ia Europe during
the past summer. He returned somewhat
improved, but far from well.
Mr.. Vezcy is a hard work ker. His family
feel that II ne was relieved from the w,Try
incident to his duties, he would more
rapidly rccuperate Should he not soon
improve, he Will resign. Mr.. Vezey is
over sixty years of age: was appointed
from Vermont, and was at one time som
mander-in-chief of the Grand Army Of the
Republic.
The evening times., 1896-12-11
WOUNDED WITH MAcE0
DR.. Zertucha Tells of Injuries to
Other Cuban Leaders.
CROSSING OF THE TR0CHA
His Physician Says That the In.
surgent General Accomplished 1t
several Times in Small Boat.
BermudeZ Also Hurt-Weyler Ops-
rating Near Havana.

Havana. Dec. 11.-Dr. Maxine Zertu-
cha. inE7ucrly Antonio M&ceo physician,
who urrcndered to gen. Tort ut San
Felipe, has been Interviewed by repor-
ter Tor La Lucha. one of the leading news
papers OF Havana.
Dr. ZeTtuCha says that Maceo crossed the
trocha in Il boat in front of Marici with
forty men. The boat made several trips.
Macco was accompanied by the insurgent
leader Miro and others.
There J. d G,ou GcaI of quiet rejoicing
in Havana over MaCeO's death, but as yet
there have been no popular demonstrations
such as have occurred in Spain.
Thus far the body has not been discovered
1t IL reported III on semi official au-
thority Ihat Dr. Zertucha has stated that
Miro, Alberto Nodarse, Gordon, an Amer
lean; Ramon Ahumada, AlfIC, Justiz ard
other leaders who We're followers of Macso
were more orless severely wounded, and that
the leader. Bermudez, was very seriously
wounded IN the stomach in the fight with
Gen Inclan. which 1, Ok place in the Gober-
nadora Hills.
All that is known here of the movements
of Gen. Weyler Is that he Is now at Rincon,
twenty miles from Havana.
The evening times., 1896-12-11
FOUND IN YORK.
Sixteen-Year-Old Alexandria Girl Lo
Gated by POLICE.

Gated by Police.
The police OF Alexandria We're advised
by wire this afternoon that Constable VIII
Webster, who went to York, Pa, yester-
day afternoon IN search of sixteen yeaf old
Emma Moran has located the girl. She is
the girl who, it is alleged, was spirited
away by Randolph Cuyler, also OF Alex
andria, a few daysago.
The details of the finding of the girl will
not be learned until the officer returns this
evening.
Miss Moran disappea red from her home
Wednesday night and was known to have
come to Washington with Cuyler and. ac-
cording to his story. when arrested ycSter-
day, she had gone on to York, where it
was evidently his intention to join her
later when he had arranged his business
affairs.
The facts in the case have caused big
sensation in Alexandria, owing to the
prominence OF the girls family, and the
position of Cuyier, who is said to he
wealthy. The police also have in custody
a man named Talman, who was found in
Cuyler's house when the police caused the
arrest
Some sensations are likely to develop
when the case against the two men is called
upon the charge of abduction, as IL is sail
Cuyler has before this sinduced another Young
girl to leave her home.
The evening times., 1896-12-11
7. ". PIPER'S STRANGE END
Dies at the Emergency Hospital Un-
der Peculiar Circumstances.
Was Found in Kings Court by the
Police Yesterday AfternOon-A
Womans story.

l. W. Piper, who was brought TO the
Emergency Hospital in an unconscious con-
oluon yesterday by the police OF the
Third precinct, died about 1870 O'Clock
this afternoon.
Coroner Hammett was notified, and said
that in view of the peculiar circumstances
surrounding the case, he will make a thor
ough examination before giving a certifi-
cate.
Considerable mystery surrounds the case.
The man was picked up unconscious by the
police at 1OO6 Kings court, yesterday
lie was Identified this morning as Thomas
W. Piper, u Treasury Department en-
-ploye. Mrs. Jennie Reynolds, who informed
the police, says the man came to her house
Wednesday night, To See her husband. She
did not know him, and while in the base
ment he fell. She took care OF him untll
yesterday, and then called the police.
The evening times., 1896-12-11
BOAT CONTAINED DEAD MEN,
Three Negroes Frozen Death in
Georgia.

Savannah, Ga, Dec IA special from
Albany, Ga, to the Morning News says: A
ferry flat containing the corpses of three
colorcd men and two others, nearly dead
from cold and exposure, was discovered
yesterday morning on the bank OF the
Flint river about ten miles above Albany.
John W. Bur ke, lumber mill man, and
fifteen negroes were conveying a ferry
boat heavily laden with shingles across
the river near Warwick about 8 O'Clock
last night. The rear guide rope of the
flat was drawn too tight, causing the flat
to dip water and break the guide ropes.
Mr.. Burke and six OF the negroes clunc
to the ferry and reached shore.
The flat and eight negroes drifted down
the river. Three of the men jumped over
board. only two OF them reached shore;
the third went under.
The two survivors state that the negroes
found dead on the flat froze to death d fter
surviving until sunrise. The flat had drift
ed down the river about thirty Five miles.