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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-02-16

SERIOUS AsSAULT.-Malzina Swal
low, white woman, was the victim o
serious assault about ten o'clock last
night in the Petersburg" neighbor-
mood, Il negro named William Ford
having knocked her down and kick
ed her on the head. When she was
picked up by the police it was thought
she was dead, but after having been
taken to the station, where DR.. Purvis
was summoned, she revived, and this
morning was apparently in her normal
condition apart from her bruises. Ford
acknowledged assaulting her, and said
in extenuation of his ofense that she
cursed him. He was fined $50, and in
default OF payment sent to the chain
gang.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-02-16
Sunday night after weeks illness.
Her husband and four children survive

her.
Marriage licenses were issued il
Washington yesterday to William Ban
maker and Mary Simpson, both of thi:
city; to Francis Robinette and Addit
NJ. Dayton, all of Alexandria.
Ruth Carroll, colored, and Thomas
Linney, who were last week sentenced
to serve one and eight years respective
ly in the penitentiary, were carried tc
that institution this evening by Supt
Lynn and Guard Haney.
A valentine surprise party was given
by Miss BERTHE Sipple in honor of Mrs,
Elma Lyles at her home on south
Washington street last night A very
pleasant evening was spent in playing
games and dancing, which was kept up
until late hour.
Mr.. John F. Mason, of this city, died
on Sunday ut st. Agnes Hospital, Bal
timore, aged SO. His remains were
brought to this city and the funeral
took place from the chapel at the un.
dertaker's establishment Of Messrs.
VIM. Domaine & Son.
Workmen were engaged yesterday in
putting up an overflow Jail in the jail
yard here. 1t is a temporary frame
shed, designed to accommodate the
chain gang when not at work, and so
leave the Jail for the immured inmates.
There are now seventy-six prisoners in
Jail.
Mr.. Thos. H. Morgan, secretary, has
issued call for an adjourned meeting
of the original Mckinley Club at Ban
ner Hall, corner of Fairfax and Frank
lin streets, on Wednesday night, at S
o'clock, for the purpose of electing Off.
GERS for the ensuing six months. Sew
eral speakers will be on hand.
The board of directors of the Alex.
andria Perpetual Building Fund Asso-
citation have loaned 81 400 at par. They
also ordered the issue of fourth series
of stock Of the above named association
to commence from their next fiscal
year this coming April. Subscription
books are now open at their Office. See
advertisement.
A row occurred at the colored Odd
Fellows Hall during cake walk last
night. 1t was originated by disor-
derly participant who attempted to in
terrupt the proceedings, and when he
was accosted by one of the committee
several Of those present became in
volved in row. No one was seriously
hurt and no arrests were made.
In compliance with an order of the
court three year-old Magdalen Ball
was brought before Judge Cole yester-
day afternoon in Washington by her
father, Horace NJ. Ball, who has charged
nis wife, Fannie Ball, with unfaithful.
ness. 1t was explained that Mrs. Ball
would be unable to appear in court for
at least q month, and the court directed
a postponement of the matter until
March 10.
The "Cracker Tea" will be repeated
at Grace Church Rectory tomorrow
night from Z until 10 o'clock. The en-
tertaipment committee have secured the
services of Prof. Dunn, Capt. Davis,
Miss Pollard and others, who will en-
terrain the guests during the evening.
A most enjoyable time is promised all
who attend. The Cracker Tea" will
be under the auspices of the Junior
Order Of Grace Church.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-02-16

THE New RoAD.-The County Board
of Supervisors to-day further postponed
until the Esd instant the consideration
of the construction of the new road
from the Leesburg pike to the proposed
extension of Prince street. The road,
it will be remembered, has been ordered
to be opened by the County Court, and
the matter was referred to the Board Of
Supervisors The postponement wGs
occasioned by the absence Of Supervisor
Cromwell.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-02-16

CASE DIsNussED.-The Police Court
room was densely packed last night o
witness the proceedings in the case soi
Officer Wilkinson, who had been charg-
ed with unbecoming conduct by Ella
Hope, a young mulatto woman. About
a year and half ago the officer arrest
ed her stepfather, Jos. Mitchell, color
ed, who was charged by the girl with
annoying her and with unnatural con-
duct, and the girl alleged that shortly
after that time Mr.. Wilkinson YVES
guilty of the charge she produced.
There was no evidence whatever TO
corroborate the charge brought by the
woman, while there was considerable
calculated to discredit her statement.
and the Mayor fully exonerated Mr..
Wilkinson of the aspersion cast upon
him by the complainant.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-02-16

SUIT AGAINST THE GEORGE LEARY.
Testimony was heard in Washington
last night before an examiner in the
suit brought by the Marshall Hall
Steamboat Company and the owners OF
the steamer Jane Moseley against the
steamer George Leary. During the
storm on Sept. %, 1896, the George
Leary broke from her moorings and col
lided with the Jane Moseley and the
steamers River Queen and Charles
Manchester, of the Marshall Hall Steam
boat Company, damaging each of them
to a considerable extent. The owners
of these steamers afterward libeled the
steamer Leary for damages, charging
that she was insecurity fastened and
broke away from her wharf before the
storm occurred. A number of witnesses
were examined and among them Steam
boat Inspector Cooper, of Baltimore.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-02-16

WHITE CENTRAL REPUBLICAN CLUB.
A regular meeting of the club was held
IN their rooms at Sarepta Hall last
night with larger attendance than at
former meetings, about forty-five mem
bers being present. Mr.. c. w. Dear.
born was called to the chair with Mr..
Chas. w. Hancock as secretary. Much
Indignation was expressed by various
members at the action taken by the
Saturday night meeting which they
styled as the 'so.called convention, y
one of the members of which, and who
at that meeting was elected a commit
teeman, stated that he had declined to
serve as such, having been misinform-
ed. a resolution offered by Mr.. Thos.
Morgan endorsing Mr. Jos. J. Crupper
for city postmaster was approved,
whereupon that gentleman asked that
it be withdrawn, but the club would
not Tecede from the action taken. No
other business being advanced the club
adjourned and the committee appoint
ed TO prepare the ticket for the spring
election convened for consultation.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-02-16

SUPERVISORS MEETING.-The Coun-
ty Supervisors met to day. Present
Messrs. Corbett and Duncan. Judge
Cromwell being absent. Mr.. Corbett
was called to the chair. 1t being de-
sirous that full board should consider
the matter of the proposed new road
for Prince street extention, the meet
ing adjourned until the 23d inst.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-02-16

OPERA HousE.-The Cleveland Plain
Dealer saws of Hands Across the Sea, "
which comes to the Opera House to-
morrow night Hands Across the
Sesn made an unqualified hit The
audience was very large one, and the
niece struck the popular fancy at once.
The actors got applause, and the scenery
got applause, and after the fourth ,T act
fhe theatre fairly rang with it. The
company is excellent, the climaxes STIR
RING and the stage effects clever ana re-
al;stic. Mr.. Henry Pierson played the
viiIsin so we'll as to get cordially DIS
liked by the audience.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-02-16
March .lfh. 1907.

The Washington, Alexardria and Mount
Vernon Railroad will, on March 4!h, Iun
trains Of three cas- each from Alexandria
from $50 M to 80 p. m. at l . minutes
interval In the afternoon after the exer
ciscs trains will be run from Washington as
rapidly as same arc filled. Schedule trains
will stop at Way stations.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-02-16

w. c. T. U.-A large and enthusias-
tic meeting of the Woman's Christian
Temperance Union was held in the NJ.
f. Church South yesterday evening.
Resolutions appreciative of the eilor s
of the authorities TO check immortality,
ETC., in this city were adopted unan;-
mously. During the evening Mr.. IL.
w. p. Garnett delivered an interesting
address on temperance.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-02-16

ROBBERY on KING STREET.-Some
time during last night the glass in
the west end of MIR. George Ayers's
show window on King street was cut
out and about thirty dollars worth OF
pistols, &C., stolen. The glass in the
window is about an eighth of an inch
thick and the thief or thieves used a
GLACIERS cutter.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-02-16

No FEBRUARY TERM.-The February
term of the County Court, Judge d. NJ.
Chichester, announced to be held COM
mencing on the Esd, has been posipon-
ed for unavoidable causes, and no ses-
sion OF that court will be held till the
fourth Monday in March.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-02-16
MEMS Department

Offers novelty in popular priced Night
Shirt. 1t is made OF substantial muslin and
without collar, but instead has a three-Iuar.
ter-inch band. soc Each.
Also Boys New Bicycle Hose black and
brown, with fancy plaid tops, at 75c per pair.
First floor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-02-16
Upholstery Department

Offers very specia values in Nuhian Jnc
rugs, Window Shades, and Box Couchcs. Nu-
bian Rugs
27x5i inches, each. ......................$1. %
36x72 inches, each .............. .........S2.2 20
DOUBLE-FACED JUTE RUGS
30x60 inches. cach........ ........."....S1 As
36x72 inches, each. ......................Sl 30
Handmade Opaque Window Shades,
mounted OH spring rolers-complctc with all
fixtures ready to hang, Doc each
BOX COUCHES,
Fall SIZE with spring to support the top;
upholstered in real denim. 50
Also put on sale to day our new line of
Scotch Lace Madras, in cream and lemon
tints, for curtains, drapcres, etc.
27.inch, per yard ......... 12l9c
36inch, per yard. 11c
so inch, per yard 25c and 81 lbc
Fourth floor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-02-16
DRY GOODS.
CLOSING
WINTER
BARGAINS.
DRY GOODS.

We know that we are all not constituted
alike, and know that many put off buying
until the last moment, and We know that
there is risk in experimenting with ones self
and with tho moving, changeablc elements.
If your wooden garments arc worn slightly
or out in somo places and you need replcnish
ing with new woolcns at marked down prices
now is the last time that you can avail your
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-02-16
If You Will Use Little Reasoning

If You Will Use Little Reasoning
you can easily prove that caarrh is climatic
and not blood disease Have you not the
scverest catarrhal attacks during winter and
spring, and but little evidence OF catarrh dur
ing tho summer? Yes. Well, this proves it
is climatic, inilamng tho nasal passages. 1t
is waste of money to invest i'll blood rcmc-
dies. The proper treatment is local appli-
cation, and the most prompt to curc is that
popular remedy, Ely's Cream Balm.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-02-16
MONETARY AND COMMERCIAL

New YORK, Feb. 16.-A confident feeling
prevailed in stock circles this morning, owing
10 the moro peaceful outlook in Crete and
higher cables from London traders who sold
the market yesterday on tho European war
scare were the largest buyers to-day. Specu
laiion at eleven O'Clock was firm.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-02-16
French Printed ChaIIiS and Javanaiise

The first view Of these peerless spring and
summer fabrics can DO had to day The
styles colorings and designs arc more attrac'
tive than for many seasons past.
37l4c, G0c. and 65c the Yard.
First floor
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-02-16


JR. 0. q. A. M.-At the largely at
tended meeting of Belle Haven Coun-
Gil, Junior Order of American Me-
chanics, one candidate was initiated and
two applications for membership were
received. The committee having the
celebration of the 22nd of February in
charge reported everything in readi-
ness. The three councils of Mechanics
will meet at the lodge room of Belle
Haven Council on next Monday night
and, headed by the Third Regiment
Drum Corps, march to Odd Fellows
Hall, where the celebration will tske
place. The tables will be in charge of
a committee of ladies from Mount Yer
non Council, Daughters of America, and
the hall will be decorated with Ameri-
can flags and emblems of the order.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-02-16
LOCAL MATTERS.

WEATHER FRoBABILITIEs.-For this
section fair and cooler tonight; Wednesday
partly cloudy and slowly rising temperature :;
westerly winds, shifting TO sontherly.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-02-16

PERSONAL.-Mrs. G.. r. Pollard anC
son, Walter, have gone to Alexandra
where they will visit friends for some
time.-StrasJurg Necs.
A very novel aad interesting enter.
tainment was given in Washington yes
terday afternoon by Mrs. Robert Cal.
lum in honor Of her guest, Miss GRAY
of Winchester. 1t was called q "book
hunt" and created much spirited guess
ing. A prize WAS awarded to the best
guesser as well as to the most unsuc-
cessful. A repast was served. Among
the guests were Miss Uhler, of this
city, and the Misses Vending.
The following prominent out. oftown
members Of the Royal Arcanum arrived
here Monday afternoon on a visit to the
local lodge: Messrs. John ]. Jameson,
Alexandria, grand regent; Dr.H .C.Scott,
Ashland, past grand regent, S. L.Bloom-
berg, Richmond, grand orator; James
B. Blanks, Petersburg, grand secretary;
4. W. Arnold, Alexandria, member of
finance committee, and Ed. L. Scott,
Ashland, member of laws committee
Fredericksburg Star.
Mrs. Annie w. Byrne, OF Baltimore,
is visiting her sister, Mrs. William n.
Berkeley, sos Prince street.
Mrs Annie B. Wood. of Culpeper
county, is visiting Mrs. ]. L. Beckham,
12l north Washington street. Mrs.
Wood is the nearest neighbor of Mr..
Beckham at Auburn, near Brandy sta
ton.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-02-16

Torpedo boat No. 6, the ilestest o: OF
her class in the navy, is to be placed IN
commission at once and brought arol'nu
To Washington, where she Is to make
several exhibition runs on the Toto mac
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-02-16
A Superb Assembly Of
Wash Fabric Elegance

Is now on our counters, comprising cotton,
linen, and combinations Of cotton, silk, and
linen, imported and domestic, and not for
many seasons have there been so much novel
ty and beauty in weaving and coloring as
these dainty fabrics show Recent arrivals
include many novelties.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-02-16

BALTIMORE Feb. 1G.-Flour dull, steady
and unchanged Wheat dull and easy spot
S71s bid May S1taS11h; Southern wheat
by sample 5000 Go on grade Sass. Corn
easy spot and Feb 25a25l =; Mar 25asa25h
mixed 23i1a233s; southern white corn 2Sih
90 do yellow 26laa27. Oats steady; de-
mand slack No white 23a24 No 2 mixed
do 21a22. Rye easier; No nearby AGA
1915: No . Western 41a411a. Sugar firm
granulated S4.45. Coffee steady at Zoe for
No. /.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-02-16

Alexandria Market. February 1G.
The grain market to-day is frmer, but
there is no actual advance in prices. Tho
fluctuations in the larger markets caused by
war rumors have not affected this market
Country Produce is in fair inquiry
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-02-16
DRY GOODS.
Spring Opening,

=
Of Paris, London and Ameri-
can Novelties in Infants and
Little Children's Outfittings
Women's Paris Lingerie, Wo-
mems Silk Petticoats, Parasols
and Carriage Shades, etc. An
exhibit that is instructive as
we'll as interesting. Opening
continued today and Wednes-
day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-02-16

CHICAGO, Feb. 16.-Whoat-May 74laa
74as; July 70ass70le; Sept 6Sa!. Corn
May 23a4 July 242i; Sept 26lt.. Oats
May II July 17ai. Pork-May 81 92laa
90; July IS 10. Lsrd-May SO 92iaa
395; July 81 O2ias4 o. Ribs-Msy
81 O5; July 81 10. Wheat opened easy on
the more peaceful news from Europe Com
opened easy with Wheat
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-02-16

NEW YORK, Feb. 16.-Flour qniet aud
easy. Wheat-No = red opened dull and
steady; lhaa,c lower on easier cables and
foreign selling; Mar 81. Rye quiet and weak.
Corn-No , dull and 1sst,c lower; No ,
2SEa29ls. Oats-No = dull and stcadicr;
State 22a3O May 21t. Pork quiet. Lard
quiet
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-02-16

To Cure a Cold in One Day
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Table S. All
Druggists refund the money if it fails to
cure 25 cents Sold by CHARLES G.. LENNON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-02-16
self of this passing opportunity.
WOODEN UNDERWEAR.

2 Mems Undershirts gray, all wool, size
36. Price SIPS. Closing of the seasons
price 75c.
Mems White Undorshirts, all wool, size
IS. Price 81 %. Closing price 75c
s Chidren's Ribbed Undorshirts size s..
Pricc soc. Now 35c.
Children's Undershirts, size &c. Price
25c Now 15c.
Childrcn's Drawers, sizes is. Price zoe.
Now 10c
Infants Undershirts, size /. Price 25c.
Now 15c
. Mems Full Regular Made Undershirts,
sizo 40. Price 81. Now 81.
> Ladies' Gray All Wool Undershirts, size
36. Price S1.25. Now 75c
pairs Ladies Scarlet ALI Wool Drawers,
size 81. Price S1.25. Now 75c.
2 Ladies' Extra Fine All Wool Under
shirts, size 2 Price 81 %. Now Csc.
3 Ladies' Zephyr Undershirts, extra fine
small SIZE. Price S1.5O. Now soc.
Ladies' All Wool Undershirts, size 3.
Price ST. Now soc
4 Mems Fancy Striped Undershirts, size
~. Price Sl.50 Now 75c
4 Mems Light Blue Ribbed Undcrshirts,
size Id Price 75c Now 35c.
4 pairs Mems Cancels Hair Drawers, size So
Price Soc. Now Soc
-:0:-
Tho above small lots and with few moro
broken lots will about close our successful
Underwear sales of the season. We want
every inch of space for our largo stock of
String ani Summer purchases for later de-
livery.
as.-MR. T. B. CROSBY, BUYER. ny
C. NJ ADAMS,
HI King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-02-16

BALTIMORE. Feb 16.-virginia IS, new,
1874 do century 62a62L..
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-02-16

We have added to fine line of Nansook and Swiss En-
broderes displayed in January large range of Cambria
Edgng from 55ca yard Many of these worth double
the price ask and all these goods price over
6oc OF value We think showing variety quality
quantity and style beyond competition.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-02-16
POR FEBRUARY SAILS,
After Stock Taking Reductions.
One lot fine unaundered plated bosom Shirts reduced from
75c to soc.
One lot fine Numbered Shirts plated BOSOM reduced from
81 to 6oc.
large lot of fine imported Nansook former prices &C to
ooc reduced for this sale &C. &C. &C. 12Hc and &C. In
many cases only little over half value
A few of our csc White Speads left
nr&@See Our Window Displays on Above Goods =5sa
large line of Spring Ginghams, good styles at &C. line
of fine Chevio former price oc, oc large variety
of Wash Goods were Sc and Ioc for this sale sc.
One lot 1874 nged bleached Table Cloths former price
S., reduced to So.
One lot fine 1914 rnged bleached Table Damask former
price 50 reduced to S..
A s eeiaI Bargain in Black Goods.

5oinch Black Serge value S5c Our former price &c.
marked down to ACC.
We have few CloaEs left We want to let them 90 and
here are the prices:
One Cloak, former price $780, reduced to ST.
Three Coaks former price ST. 90 and SIX reduced o er
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-12-24
DON'T GO IT BLIND.
There's No Need to In Marietta.
The Way Is Almost Hedged With
Guide PostS.

Have you eyer read newspaper arti-
Gle, glowing account of some incident
told in elusive words to lead you on
and found it ended up with proprie-
tary medicine advertisement? Made
you mad, didn't it? And were you
convinced of the merit of the article?
We think not, because it told the ex-
periences of some stranger in far
away town. 10 take his word for it
was like going it blind" It's a very
different thing when statement is
prescribed from a citizen; from people
we know, and that's the case here.
Squire M. H. Hart, whose office is
just opposite the depot, says: "Since l
was in the Army, a member of Reg.
14S, Co. X, Ohio, never had the health
l had before l enlisted. My kidneys
were affected and at times / was every :
thing but q we'll man, some of the
symptoms showing plainly that my
kidneys were not right; such as dull
pains in the loins, the back firing out,
and irreegularity. at times in the secre-
tions of the kidneys, and aggravated
pain when caught cold. l got box
of Doan's Kidney Pills at W. H. Styer's
place on Front street. l appreciate
the results received. The remedy acts
direct on the kidneys and has no bad
effect on the system while using it,
and it does not take long to make a
noticeable improvement. endorse
the claims made for Doans Kidney
Pills"
Doan's Kidney Pills for sale by all
dealers. Price so cents. Mailed by
Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y,
sole agents for the U. S. Remem ber
the name Doan's and take no other.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-12-24
MARIETTA DAILY LEADER
FRIDAY. DAG. "a. 1897
PRlM Mkl-WEBER.

Brilliant Celebration of the Nuptials of
Two Well Known Young People.
The wedding of Mr.. j. Matt i'rimm
and Miss Hattie Weber occurred Thurs
day evening at the home of the bride
on Second street The ceremony was
performed promptly at 1880 o'clock by
Rev. Mr. Theme, of the German Luth
eran church. The bride and groom
were attended by Mr.. David Gerken
and Miss Eta Dye and Mr.. e. II. Davis
and Miss Primm.
The wedding was one of the largest
and most brilliant affairs of the season
and over one hundred guests were
present. The house was elaborateiy
though tastefully decorated and music
was furnished by the Marietta Orches-
ira. After the ceremony the guests
sat down to a sumptuous wedding feast
prepared by Caterer Pfaff and served
under direction of Mrs Hovey.
The happy couple left on the B. & o.
S. w. at 1850 p. IN. for Clarksburg, w.
Va, whence they will leave after a
short visit for a trip through the East
They were accompanied as far as Park
ersburg by a half dozen intimate
friends.
The bride is the daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Frank Weber and is one of the
most widely known and popular young
L. l. Al. 81
machinist in the employ of the Lei
decker Tool Company and possesses a
multitude of friends who will hasten
to join the Leader in extending con-
gratulations.
They will return from their wedding
trip and be at home to their friends
after January 4th.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1897-12-24
UNCOMFORTABLE EXPERIENCE
Well Known Farmer Shot at Several TIME
From Ambush.

Well Known Farmer Shot at Several Tim es
From Ambush.
Last Saturday night Mr.. Patsey Gau-
CHAN, while returning from Vincent to
his home at Napier, passed through an
uncomfortable experience and narrow
ly escaped assassination. When about
half a mile from his home he was fired
upon from ambush by an unknown
person or persons, who seemed determ-
ined to take his life, as several shots
were fired. Mr.. Gaughan's hat and
overcoat were pierced by bullets, but
he miracnlously escaped being wound
ed. Mr.. Gaughan is well known
farmer and is reported to have been
previously molested.
Upon the same evening as the am
bush barn in the neighborhood be-
longing to Mrs. Smith was destroyed
by fire, and it is believed was burned
by the same parties who tried to kill
Mr.. Gaughan.