The anti-monopolist., 1877-03-08
lap.rfssa Rass

The contract for ferriage OF the MIS-
souri, at Fort Lincoln has been let by the
proper military authorities to T. M. Black
stone, OF Bismarck, an experienced ana re-
liable party.
Cotton-seed Oil is largely sold Tor
olive oil, which it is said to equal for culinary
and table uses. There are five cottnn-seed
oil factories in New Orleans, producing al
amount equal TO The entire production
olive oil in France.
Ex-Governor James Johnston, OF
Virginia died on the 2Sth, in the 92d year OF
his age. He was born in the State OF New
York, Dec II, 1885, served ID sessions IN Con-
gress, and was elected Governor ct Virgins,
besides being five times elected to the Legis-
lature and once to a constitutional conven-
ton.
A letter from st. Petersburg declares
that England will obtain no concession from
Russia short ofan agreement tor COERCION OF
Turkey in case the Porte persists in its refusal
to execute reforms England's decision TO
main an attitude which is neither peace nor
war, and imposes upon Russia all wars and
sacrifices.
Gov. Nichols, of Louisiana, has is
sued a proclamation convening an extra ses-
sion o, the Legis ature, required in view OF the
condition OF public affairs, and ior purposes OF
indispensable legislation, specifying educa-
ton. appropriations, revenue, levees, election,
registration. city and parochial affairs, and
election to the United States Senate.
Women are obtaining employment
in England as ticket-sellers at stations. On
the Continent they are not only seen at rail-
way stations, but almost invariably in the
box-Cfices of theatres. The work is congenial
and light, and calls into play the dexterous
and nimhle iingers that have made women Sc
useful in our own Treasury Department.
Crop reports from the interior OF
California are TO the effect that throughout
the Sacramento valley aud the northern por-
ton Of the State, also III Hope aud Sonora val
leys. the prospects are very tisttering for an
abundant harvest with the usual spring rains,
and fair crops seems assured even with
slight rainfall tor the remainder OF the season
The executive committee in Wash.
ineton to prepare for the Inauguration have
decided that it is inexpedient to had an in
anCuratl0n Dali, Dut III lieu lhcIVoi uEkCl AIiu-
ed upon grand torchlight procession and IL
Illumination. 1t is expected that Ii, 600 torches
will be in line, and pennsy ylvania avenue from
the Capitol to the Executive Mansion will be
brilliantly illuminated with calcium lights
The private buildings along the avenues will
also be illuminated.
A telegram from Constantlnople
states that an understanding was finally es
tablished on the 9th between the Porte ana
the Servians. The protocol viii certainly b
signed tomorrow. The Turks will evacuat'
Servian territory within twelve days OF th'
signing OF the protocol. The Servan delegate
will subsequently hand the Porte note Civ
ing guarantees Tor the future. The note viii
| treat OF tour points, viz: The erection OF
new fortifcation in Servia; the hoistins Q
the Ottoman flag side by side with that Q
Servia on the existing forts; the recognition
of equal rights oil Jews and Christians and tn
prevention of armed bands from crossing tn
frontier.