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Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-02-19
February 18th, 1908.

To whom this may concern and
those who wish to make the kiteh
en- work easier. We wish to say
we find the Home Comfort Steel
Range far superior to any stove
we have ever used. 1t heats
quickly, bakes evenly and requires
very little fuel. We are pleased
with ours and cheerfully recon-
mend them to others.
A. j. MAYFIELD.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-02-19
Oxford. Miss. Feb. I6. 1908.

OAIUIu, HISS, EtD' 1Vi IVoo'
| have purchased one of the
Home Comfort Steel Ranges,
through the company's travelling
salesman, Mr.. l.. b. Isigon, and
find tie Range in every respect
satisfactory and as represented.
[ therefore recommend the range
to anyone who desires an up to
date range. L w. AYENT.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-02-19
Oxford, Miss, Feb. Is, 1908.

We are using the Home Com
fort Steel Range and are perfectly
satisfied with the Range, and the
company's method of dealing. Ii
bakes well, heats quickly, and con
sumes less fuel than any other
stove or range we have ever seen
in use. We find 1t as represented
in every respect, and can heartily
recommend it to our friends and
nelghbOrs
!. h REAVES, fcOpy.1
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-02-19

Thebest physic. "Once tried and
YOU will always use ChambeFlain's
Stomach and Liver Tahlets,n says
William A. Girard, of Pease, Vt.
These tablets are the most prompt,
most pleasant and most reliable Ca
thartic in use. Tor sale by R. Il.
Chiffon & Co.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-02-19

The first staying snow of the
winter fell Monday. Although
d~isagreeable to those obliged to
20 about business in all kinds OF
weather, it is a blessing to farmers
and will probably insure a fine
fruit year.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-02-19

MIR. E. N ). Lee, the geRia.
manager of the Home Range Co.
~infurnis us that they are meeting
with great success in our county.
Read The testimonials.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-02-19
Wilat they say Of the Home
Comfort Steel Range.
February 2nd, $780,

February Fad, 1903.
We are using a Home Comfort
Steel Range purchased some
weeks since and ~cheerfuily say it
is giving entire satisfaction. 1t is
a perfect baker, an ideal cooker.
Very truly,
MRS adobe LINKER.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-02-19

A thing of beauty is a JOY for
ever. See the conservatory in
|"Old Arkansaw" at the Opera
House Wednesday night, Feb 20.
1t is the most gorgeous set OF
scenery ever carried by a road
company.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-02-19

Just rs We go to press we
learn .itll sincere regret of the
death Of ar. Charles L. Lowe. OF
our county, which occurred at
Hot Springs, Ark. yesterday
noon.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-02-19

When yon find an x on your
EAGLE, sna may know You are
DUE this afiaa on subscription, so
c04ne forward and settle.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-02-19

Prof. II. I. Smith. of Taylor's,
spent Saturday in Oxford.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-02-19

Mrs. Callle Howe, the eloquent
temperance lecturer, will deliver
ID free address in the NJ. E. Church
at 7:30 O'Clock tonight, Don't
fail to hear her.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-02-19
rhe nest Prescrintion for Malaria.

Chills and Fever is a bottle of Grow
T~asteless Chill Tonic. 1t is simply iron
and quine in a tasteless form. No cure
no pay. Price so cents.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-02-19

Mr.. Albert Massey is now a
clerk in the Oxford post Office.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-02-19

The thermometer registered be
low zero Tuesday morning.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-02-19

The big scenic melo drama,
"Old Arkansaw," will be the at.
traction at the Opera House
Wednesday night, Feb. 25th.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-02-19

Country roads are reported in
bad condition and our farming
friends report serious inconvience
in marketing their produce. 1t
would be of advantage to citizens
of both town and county to insist
upon passable highways the year
around.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-02-19

Miss Ella Cairns entertained the
Finch Club Thursday afternoon
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-02-19

Miss JeffIe Frazier is visiting
her home in Bonneville.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-02-19

TIE EAGLE has old papers for
sale. The very thing-to go under
YOUR CARPET,
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-02-19

The blizzard Monday found a
number of our citizens without
coal.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-02-19

Mr.. Paul s. Burt the genial and
hustling representative of the
Equitable Life Assurance Society
spent Tuesday in Oxford.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-02-19

Oxford Lodge No. 70, knights
of Pythias, will hold a SPECIAL SEES
sion Saturday night for the pur-
pose of comforting the Third Rank
upon a worthy Esquire, and trans
acting other business that shall
legally come before it.
I'll. A. Moore, C. G.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-02-19
LOCAL HAPPENINGS.

MISS Rosa Trigg visited friends.
ina CoffeeyiIle this xee1.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-02-19

The sale of foot gear this week,
has enlivened the mercantile
circles.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-02-19

1t has beeL suggested that the
First RegimentBand be permit
ted the use of the court house free
lof charge and with others, we
heartily endorse the suggestion
These musicians r ever ready
and willing to render public SER
vice, when requested, and the use
of the court house would be a
graceful compliment from the citi
Zens of the town.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-02-19

We acknowledge with pleasure
an invitation to attend a WASH
ington Reception on Saturday
Feb. 21st at Key-Kid College at
Sherman, Texas. Our thanks are
due to Miss Chapdlersand Misses
ICowan, three of Oxford's mos
talented young ladies.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-02-19

Arguments were concluded
Tuesday night before the Supreme
Court at Jackson in the case OF
Whit Owens. 1t will be remem'
bered that the cas- was appealed
from Lafayette County, where
the appellant was given the death
sentence for the murder of Hamp
Williams, colored. Owens was
represented by Hons. w. V. Sui
livan, of Oxford, aud II. ID. Steph.
ems, of New Albany. Attorney
General Williams delivered the
arguments for the State. Briefs
were submitted by both sides and
the case will be decided early
next month.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-02-19

There were four hangings in the
State of Mississippi yesterday.
Crime doesn't seem to be on the
decrease.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-02-19

Mrs. Hayer, of Centeryille, is
visiting her sister, Mrs. IL. M
Quinn.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-02-19

Mr.. Madison Baird returned
from st. Louis. He a accom-
panied as far as Jackson, Tenn,
by his father, DR.. w. Ill. Baird,
who is still critically Ill.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-02-19

Mr.. NJ. S. z. oswald, of lula,
spent Thursday in Oxford, and
was a welcome visitor at this
office.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-02-19

Miss Belle Stephens has re-
turned from a visit to relatives in
Memphis.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-02-19

Dame Rumor asserts that we'd
ding bells will jingle merrily in
March.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-02-19

Miss Baby Banks, of Holly
Springs, is the guest of Miss Ellie
Sullivan.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-02-19

Miss Lily May Hanley, of Birm
iugham, is the guest OF Mrs. CO
Terrell.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-02-19

The First Regiment Band OF Ok
tord have returned from the tour
through Mississippi and Louisiana
with the Memphis Merchants As
ISOLATION. They report an ex-
celient time. Our town may just
ly feel proud of this band, as it is
recognized as the finest in the
S tate aud an honor to any tow
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-02-19

Miss Cruise Arnold spent,Satur.
DAY and Sunday at the home in
Abbeville.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-02-19

Hon. William V. Sullivan is
spending the week in Jackson,
looking after legal business.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-02-19

Mr.. w. r. Mauldin, of Sunny
side, spent several Gays this week
WITH his, daughter in Oxford.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-02-19

He who dreamed of Spring last
week must awaken to thoughts of
winter and take up strenuous life
again.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-02-19

Miss Helen Keys entertained
her young friends with a Valen-
tine party Saturday afternoon.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-02-19

Hon. and Mrs. II. miller, of
Hazlehurst, are visiting relatives
in Oxford.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-02-19

Mr.. Landon Andrews, of Helena
Ark, is visiting his mother, Mrs.
Moss Andrews.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-02-19

The trustees OF the Oxford
Graded School have not as yet
elected "a principal to fill the va.
cancy left by the death OF Prof
w. d. Shue. Several applications
have been made for the position.
but it is probable that the school
will continue under the manage
ment of the ladies who compose
the faculty.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-02-19

For SALE - New Rosewood
Guitar. Perfect tone. Inquire
at the Photograph Gallery.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-02-19

Miss May Belle Standifer spent
Saturday and Sunday with friends
in Abbeville.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-02-19
The Oxford Eagle.
ANNOUNCEMENTS.

For State Senator.
We are authorized to announce
g. r. HIGHTOWER,
ash candidate for state senator 20 IeP
- LaFavette County ia the upper hoase
orfhe neAt Le gi~siaturs' supJeSt =" ="
ff,n nffIc Democratic pflifi
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-02-19

Miss Alice Quiggins, of Holly
Springs, is visiting her cousins,
the Misses BuffalOe.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-02-19

Mr.. McLemore Baird is able to
be on the streets again, after an
illness of week or ten days.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-02-19

aessrs. J. f. Holmes, w. U
Hampton and S. II. Logan lief
Sunday morning for Biloxi. al
delegates to the meeting of thu
Grand Masonic Lodges.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-02-19

Mr.. II. ID. Roberts stopped over
in xford Saturday, on his return
from a business trip to Memphis
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-02-19

Rev. j. II. Countiss has been in
attendance of the Prohibition
Convention in jackson this week.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-02-19

Our correspondents should
have their matter in this Office by
Tuesday noon, or their letters will
not be published. Don't forget
it. Don't abbreviate words, and
write only on one side of the pa-
per. Send in your name with
every communication, without
tail. No attention is paid to an
Onymous communications.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-02-19

The usual services on Sunday IN
the Episcopal Church at IL am
and 1870 pm. You are invited.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-02-19

Mrs. John B. Culpepper and lit
tie son, John b. Jr., left Thursday
for Arkansas to visit relatives.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-02-19

The ground hog seems to have
made a mistake the 2nd of Febru-
ruary and saw his shadow by
electric light instead of sun light
and retired to his winter quarters
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-02-19

NJ. arc authorized Ia announce
Wv. &. PARKS,
r,,d}aate for Treasurer OF Lafayette
1s,nnty, subject TO Ia action oil the Deih"-
emilio primaries.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-02-19

Ncnrs authorized to
j. II. sANTELS,
,sn candidate for Treasurer of ~IeFayet.e
County, subject TO he action OF 'he e"
cratic primaries.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-02-19

Mr.. Alexander Hull returned
last week from Virginia, Neb.
after an absence of Is months
lie was accompanied home by his
daughter IN law, Mrs. q. q. Hull
and her little daughter, Marcie.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-02-19

Subscribe for The EAsLH.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-02-19

DR.. w. L. McMahon, the up-to
date, dentist has Just received an
apparatus for anesthesia by Nit
rous, Oxide and Oxygen tGas)
combined. Teeth extracted absol
utely without pain.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-02-19

Good two story house for rent
IN Oxford, near the home of At
torney Stone, For particulars see
}. S. Farr in whose care Mr.. Hill
has left the place.
Evening star., 1903-12-16
Falls Church News.

Special Correspondence of The Evening Star.
FALLS CHURCH. Va, December 16, 1903.
The funeral of DR.. w. S. b. Henry took
place from the Baptist Church yesterday
afternoon, the services being conducted by
Rev. T. W. 7. holland, assisted by Rev.
W. H Woolf. Messrs E. j. Galpin, NJ H
Brinkerhoof, Addison Nolapd, Geo. A.
Brunner, w. H. yeitch and 8. d. Trip
acted as pallbearers. DIR. Henry was q
member OF one of the most distinguished
families of Virginia, a descendant of Pat
rick Henry. He had been a resident Of
Falls Church about two years, making his
home with his great niece, Miss Sallfe 8.
Beach. His remains were inferred in Oak
wood cemetery.
The visit of Rev. C. E. B. Ward. inter-
state field secretary of the Christian En-
deavorers. has been Of great interest to tho
members of the society here. Saturday
afternoon Mr.. Ward addressed a public
meeting in the Presbyterian Church under
the auspices Of the junior society. At g
pm. a banquet was rendered him in tho
Sunday school room of the church. upon
which occasion short addresses were made
by Prof H. F. Lowe, state president; Mr..
A. NJ. Smith, state treasurer; Mr.. G. W.
Hawkhurst. Miss Gertrude Nourse and
Mrs. G. w. Hawxhurst. Mr.. w. r. Stew
art president of the local society, presided.
At night Mr.. Ward addressed a public
meeting In the Presbyterian Church under
the auspices of the society.
Rev. A. w. Graves was called to Loudoun
county, Va, yesterday, by the death of his
only sister, who lived near Purcelville.
Miss Clara p. Morrill,, preceptress OF
Hebron Academy, Hebron. Me-, and Miss
Frances II. Morrill,. a teacher in Water
vile (Me) High School. are visiting their
sister, Mrs. r.. L. Ilsley.
Mrs George s. Somerville has as her
guest her sister. Miss Hubbard of Fauquier
county, Va.
Mr. A. M. Smith and family, who moved
to Newport News a year ago. have re-
moved back here, and are occupying their
residence on Maple avenue.
Evening star., 1903-12-16
ROCKVILLE NOTES.
New Roadway to Be opened-Wedding
Forecasted-Annual Christmas Ball.

NSW 1soduWay 70 De VpeneQ-W eQd1ng
Forecasted-Annual Christmas Ball.
! Special Correspondence of The Evening Star.
ROCKVILLE. Nd. December 10. 19O3
The young ladies of the Rockville NJ E.
Church have organized missionary So
ciety to be known as the Golden Links. II
The officers are Miss Daisy Hege, presi-
dent Miss Nellie Printup. first vice presi-
| dent Miss Rose Armstrong. second vice
| president: Misses Ellen Brewer and Carrie
King. secretaries and Miss Lillian Bennett.
| treasurer. Monthly meetings will be held.
Marriage licenses were issued here today
| to the following: Clinton Howard Wachter
and Bessie L. Bowman: Clarence GaSsaway
| Shipley and Mary Katherine Hager and
| Lawrence A. Darby and Julia Allnutt, all of
| this county.
whether public convenience requires the
opening OF the road from Avery to Rock
| vile petitioned for by G. w. Riggs and
others have reported In favor of the road
Rockville young men have issued invita-
| tions for their annual Christmas holiday
bah in the opera house here. December 81
The committee of arrangements is compos-
ed Of Messrs. George e. Ayton, Hugh Glas-
Mrs. William Dorsey. Mrs. Harry A. Daw-
son and Mrs. r. H. Stokes will act as
chaperons.
The marriage of Miss Edith Hawkins,
udu SuIc1 VI MI. 1eof&o w. f1aWklnS ana
Mr.. Ira Wachter. both of the vicinity of
Laytonsville. this county. Is announced to
take place at an early date.
Miss Carter Warren of Harrsonburg. Va.
is the guest of the Misses Talbot
Miss Mary Warner of Virginia is visiting
her sister. Mrs. Charles d. Morgan.
DIR. William T. Brown has been appoint
ed postmaster at Burnt Mills. this county,
vice S. A. HerspergeT, resigned
Mr.. III. Clinton Al1nutt. who was re-elect-
ed register of wills for this county at the
November election. has entered upon his
second terms OF six years He has appoint
ed his SON. Mr.. George Allnutt, deputy
register
The various tax collectors for this county
have. as required by law. given notice that
the names OF all persons whose taxes are
unpaid January win be published In the
list of delinquent taxpayers and If taxes are
not paid by the second Monday in May the
property. or as much thereof as may be
deemed necessary. will be offered for sale
at public auction.
/ Mrs Sarah A. Veirs. an esteemed resident
monia. She il in her eighty first year and
her friends are much concerned.
Mr.. VIM. p. Trail and Miss Leathey
Poole were married In Washington q few
days ago by Rev. Donald Macleod pastor
OF the First Presbyterian Church.
The Friday Night Euchre Club of Rock
vile was entertained recently by Mrs.
Harry A. Dawson. Misses Nellie Printup
Messrs. Somerville Dawson. Edward Ayton
and Lawn Thompson were the prize win
ners.
The young gentlemen OF Rockville have
issued invitations for their annual Christ
mas holiday ball to be given in the opera
house
Evening star., 1903-12-16
Thibet, the Strange Land.

From the London Outlook.
1t is a wonderful country ana a stranee
people. Think OF q tract OF land where no,
springs abound. round which the deposits
are OF such rainbow tints as blue, purple
green. red and yellow. 1t is easy to imagine
that the landscape effects Of such colorine
are wondrous. The social customs OF the
people are scarcely less astounding. Poly
gaIny is common where the men are rich
enough. for wives seem to be question of
wealth. When poverty compels them sew
era men win have one wife in common.
Brothers usually enter into those strange
partnerships. The people rarely wash. find~
ing II warmer to be dirty. The men anoint
their faces with butter, wh1Ie the women
stain their countenanoes Hahogany color
with wood chips and lacquer the bridges a.
their noses Jet black. Cleanliness IL an IN
esteemed practico.
Evening star., 1903-12-16
Hollands Financial Crisis.
ON the London Globe.

Holland Is just now passing through q
very severe financial crisis. A good many
banks have failed in Haarlem. Delft and
other northern towns. and some in the
south. Even at The Hague and Amster-
dam one or two houses have fallen into
serious difficulties. Much OF the trouble
has been directly caused by the recent dis
turbanee OF the American market. but
its origin is due to reckless speculation and
reaction, after period OF imitation. Tho
weaker houses are now feeling the strain,
and some experienced observers doubt if
The trouble is at an end.
Evening star., 1903-12-16
COUNTRY PROPERTY.

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Evening star., 1903-12-16
SCAGGS & BECK,
Attorneys for Bankrupt.

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE DISTRICT
of Columbia.-In the matter Of Thomas Galloway
and Thomas r. Galloway, trading Galloway Il
Son. Bankrupts.-in Bankruptcy, No. 313.-Notice
Is hereby given that the above-named bankrupts
have filed their petition praying for discharge
from all their debts in bankruptcy, and that all
creditors and other persons ordered to attend
at the hearing upon said petition before said court
at Washington. In the said District, the Both
day Of December. 1903, at 10 O'Clock am, and
then and there show cause IL any they have, why
the prayer ef said petition should not be granted
and examine the bankrHpts IL deemed proper.
EDWARD S. McCALMONT,
Referee In Bankruptcy.
MALCOLM HJFTY
Evening star., 1903-12-16
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Evening star., 1903-12-16
ON THE RIVER FRONT
SCHOONER CHAs. s. RILEY Los9
IN CHESAPEAKE BAY.
Damaged Tug to Be Rebuilt-oystss
Police Boat at Alexandria
General Matters

The bay schooner Charles S. Riley was
lost on Smiths Island in the lower part of
Chesapeake bay, during a gale Thursday
night last. The vessel was coming up the
bay with g. cargo of lumber, and In running
before the gale she struck upon the outer
end of the island. The pounding the vessel
received by the heavy seas caused her to
break in half. and the crew were in great
danger, but were able to secure their yawl
and escape. The yawl had noated away
when the vessel first struck. but was
brought back by the wind. The crew finally
reached the shore after intense suffering
from the cold and exposure. The lost
schooner was owned in Baltimore and was
vessel of sixty-fiye tons.
The fish market on the 18th street wharf
was somewhat dull this morning, the re-
celpts of fresh fish from all sources being
small. There were but few buyers on hand
and the conditions held prices down
Two or three vessels laden with Potomac
river oysters are arriving at the wharf here
daily. but they bring but small quantities
of the bivalves The stock is scarce and
prices high down the river. The demand at
the wharf continues fair and prices range
from CSC. to S1.25 per bushel
Ducks are scarce and are selling at high
prices.
AS the two-masted bay schooner Hester
A. Waters. which sailed from this city Mon-
day evening, bound to a Virginia lumber
port, was on her way down the river yes
terday morning she went ashore on the
mud flats near Fort Foote, Md. and re-
malned aground all yesterday. 1t is stated.
however, that her crew succeeded In get
uhg her ahoat at high water this morning,
and she continued her interrupted trip II
is not thought that any damage was done
the vessel by running ashore.
1t is understood that the steam tug Spray
which was damaged by fire at Alexandria
Monday night will be repaired and made
ready for service again. The damage done
the boat Is confined to the woodwork about
the center of her deckhouse.
The sunken schooner American Patriot,
which had been drifting about in the river
since she was struck and sunk by the
steamer Norfolk Wednesday morning last,
has at last reached bottom. and is now ly-
ing on the edge of the channel short dis
tance above River View wharf. 1t Is sup
posed that part of her deckload of lumber
must have remained on the vessel and kept
her partially afioat.