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The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1877-02-21
LOCAL AND MISCELLANEOUS.

-Rey: Eiii9t WIT nreacp w Ehs
FrsSbyterian CHURCH oD Sunday next
HoFRipS and evening. Sunday School
~ 1900 p. M.
-Laborsrs on the p. I. Il B. X. r.,
are receiving 80 cts per day-and
flour is advancing.
M. w. Tate. -Esq., has been ap.
9einted Counsel for the Commissioners
u Forest County for the ensuing
SPar.
-Mr. Mays health is steadily i'm
wing, aud We hope to see him on
streets again in the course of q few
icks.
The weather experienced since
= I'd inst, has restored confidence
the grounding rs weather prOph-
The indications arc that our win.
lr is over.
Mr.. BENZ. May, of Noriistown is
grin in town visiting his trends. His
acme is in the former place, but his
apart is evidently in Tionesta.
,sEy. Sheriff Van Giesen and Mrs.
$. q. Sloan are in town. both being
gsllsd here by the serious illness of
bMir. y.'s lille son. VIZ gre happy to
s'sls that the child is getting better.
We have recsived from John r.
* 4. MuroOck. 1l2 smih6eld ST.,
pittsburgh, Pa, their Combined
Plant and Seed Catalogue" for 1877.
p glad!
WIN. Reck's we'll on the old Sow
;gs place is down 211 feet, has passed
hr5ugh one sand II feet in thickness,
5which taey found come sas. They
{epOse TO put tho we'll down 400 feet.
WIN. Lawrence is shipping his
gods bask to Tionesta preparatory to
lsIiRg up housekeeping in the Law
cncc Hsuse. He takes possession on
Sf lQth Of March.
All the last batch of diphtheris
ssSes in town are cOnvalescent, all
Arying had light attacks Of the dis.
Ae!s. We don't profess to be prOph-
let, hpt We believe now that we are
IEaglly through with this deadly mala-
idt ia town.
The evening of the anniversary of
hhs day on which Washington first
made his appearance on this mundane
jsghere, will be celebrated by two par
,;ss, one at the Lawrence House, aud
ths other at Psrtridge's Hall.
?. S.--Ths parties take place this
ssGping, 21st.
Col. Hoy having disappsinted the
people by failing TO lecture on tempe
rance, as announced, is there not some
other gentleman of prohibition pro-
clivities who could address Tionesta
Rudience on that subjectl We think
'ch lecture would be well attended,
only for the sake Of variety.
\ AT the election held in town yes.
tsrdAy, there wss no bull-dozing, no
intimidation, mo assassination, no fraud,
b. GO,rsRIiSg, Re perjury, no bribery,
: fights, ne quartEss h6T. in tktt, Any.
ing to justify the throwing out Of
\ 'es-at least we have heard Of moth.
Bag of the kind. Perhaps an opinion
from David Dudley Field would put
different face o the matter.
e=HoR. S. II. Aaslet and his sore
foot arrived At bSms on Saturday last.
We took an early opportunity TO call,
and found Mr.. Haslet much more
comfortable than We had anticipated.
Ills tcct was badly mashed, but skill.
full Z Ssssssd, and it is thought that he
VIII Ebw-get along without more trou-
bro. Ip ibpostibie. but not probable,
fhat he may have to lose another toe.
lie is in good spirits, and "Feceiving
numerous calls.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1877-02-21

pH00 is not easily earned in these times
MIL but it can be ma ic i'm three months
VIII by any one of either sex, in any
part Of the country who is willing toWork
steadily at the employment that we fur
nish. 500 per week in your own town.
You need not be away from home over
night. You can give your whole time To
the work or only your spare moments. 1t
costs nothing to try tho business. Terms
and S. Outfit free. Address at once. H.
HALLETT ~ Co., Portland, Maine. 44-ly
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1877-02-21

1t sells faster than any otter book. Che
Agent sold "a copies in one day. This is
the only authentic and complete hictory
published. Send far. our extra terms to
agents. NArroNAL PUBLISHING o., Phil
adclphia, Pa. -3s-i
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Pc ABoDY HOUSE,
CORNER = LOCUST & NINTH Sis,
PHILADELPHIA, pa.

Convenient to all places of amuBeMeat
and car lines in tho city, No changes 70
ana trom tho Centennial grounds.
House, Cincinnati Tor the past twenty
years, and present praprietQr- - leased
the house for term of - has
newly furnished and tit
lie will keep strictly
and has Accommodate
Terms only 80 Fer day.
No bar has ever been keptlE sa
House, nor viii Say be kept at IN
body,
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1877-02-21
CENTENNIAL RWLpINos

elegantly carved in Block Walnut, Wood,
and finely finished. Exact duplicates OF
those which were manufactured in Ma
ohinery Hall during the exposition, and
which thousands We're unable to purchase.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1877-02-21

or Fine Mixed Cards, 20 styles, or 20
~ New Years Cards, ID. cents. postpaid.
NASSAU CARD CO., Nassau, ". y.
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01O day at home. Agents wanted.
CO., Augusta, Maine. orr.a Asa
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$55R$7766u Ssfk fres to 4Et5''i y g. vics. e.
cry, Augusta, Me. 45-lt
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1877-02-21

All wanting Fruit Fatnrs, especial adj
apted to the growth OF the Vine, where il
is an established success and pays large
profit. The land is also adapted TO the
growth of Peaches, Pears, Apples and
small fruitsi also Grain, Grass and Vog.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1877-04-21
COUNTY CORRESPONDENCE.
RIY,

Corn planting viii c"mn'"nre tins week.
rhr plow moves briskIv after lis long winter
rest.
Miss Mary Tut lie stilI Wis ting friends near
tins place
YARD cleaning and gardening ir.s been begun
IN earnest.
.Inis" lanes Hanson, living near Dover, died
last TUESDAY, OF ,irup-y
lhe meeting Al the Presbyterian church 10
still III progress. Several additions thus far.
Wheat Is looking splruiIdly, and II not lnjnr-
ri hy Insects or rust. promises Il heavy yield
The prospect t"r ''prnc!es aud cream" this
-urmimer IL very encouraging All kinds Of
iruIt trees are tuli "i buds
Wnn'ri, atwu-ororv cradle, Tor further par
trniar. sc. Ie" blanchard. near town y Il
NJ blue glass usr,i IN That mouse.
Mi-->ailI- Bear. at th,- place. was chosen
president OF the Martin, Washington society OF
thr thristian c"il~Er. Tor The c"rnInrncsin"u ia
j uUr
The greatest .rusurrou Of the week WAS The
wedding which came oil ON the 18th inst At,"l
John I'"usILsom's. Every body and has ~il-
WI" invited.
Farmer. are taking your advice In r,gur,i to
rAIS!DE tobacco, AZ ihei- IL quite IL number vino
anticipate planting TINS spring. Who have never
irr-'oiure lion" 80.
We noticed 10. Williams. OF Malta Bend. last
SUNDAY, PLAYING the agreeable /" two 81 Malta.
b~Iu-hIus hcAutie. 10. /. 4 great ladies man
So taken and accepted among hen all
We learn tllal FIJI. Taylor. ufIhis township.
TOOK thu urst luu"r4 IN The contest b-twrsn the
Two literary societies AT the state university tie
other iIy I'D. ~ . nohi- student and u good
-r"aAer lie and fletcher Coward, OF WaSerIy.
viii represent itr 5UrIcty IN Tho contest MeN
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1877-04-21
A Fair and Reasonable Proposition
tothe People of this City and
County.

II j. a well known fact to You all that
nearly every man, Woman and chllI in this
county receive price lI>fs, circulars, samples
OF drv Goods from merchants i'll Kansas
City. Now. what We propose I" do i this.
when won receive Il lot of inpIrs from
Kansas city. with prices. and find any
article In the lot tntt lou want, bring the
sample to u> with price, and Ne viii sell
yOu III. goods. If we have them IN the house,
AT ia" same price quoted; provided YOU
prefer pitronI>iug your " town To Kansas
CITY. IL is well known fact 10 the mrr-
chants OF TIL. rIry HAT il,er" are parties Ia
tn" county who receive commissions on all
goods that they sell for klmsa> CITY houses.
and also receive 4 -m Ill per cent. on All
! goods SOLD IN n-t~ city to the parties
sent bv than To these huu>t>. Now friends.
II YOU eau stand tins. We can. for YOU ought
To know that the price. on all kind, OF In"r-
chandi>e are III proportion 10 the amount
sUld. Respectfully.
M,t .I.>i.NNr n BEDFORD.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1877-04-21
Sugar, Conor, Syrups and Tea.

We ARE rfIli\"
IL pound> at Ch",cr y - sugar Tor s. 80,
" pounds ChoIr- '>u.ar Tor u'
: pounds good Coffee tor t
/: pound, cho. CO COTE" 'oG J r'
/ pounds Extra choice Golden Re- 100
W. have just received . lot ct The .unnl
r"IbrrrS and Mexican ,uilr., The nr,r,r II
the market. Also. G.utrmLia. Mocha al,
o.. "a. Java. wIIcM w ar >rllIus very low.
tiord Mpia>>e>, Ter @Ili"n....-.. - cents
food syrup, per gallon ......... ~
Choice syrup. pr gallon ..m "
10 per cent. les IN barrel lots
GEN>.
We have tn" largest and best selection o
Teas that Ia, ever been in tins cly. ami Al
selling a. follows
He,r Gunpowier Tea. 81 no other hou,,
in Lexington can POSSIBILITY sell such L.. ir
les than 81 - 10 81 ~
Best Imp. Tea. - cents
This Tea sells everywhere for 81
Pure. uncoIorcd Japan, ~ cents, tina
usually sells for 81 -.
English Brrakfi-l best ...--. - cents
The above Teas are AL Of good style Al,
splendid draw.
We have also a fan line of cheap I~A-
ranging In price from 20 cents
We make . specially of eIs.and A. We hu,
direct from the importers. We can >-iI AT iul
~ - per cent. les 'hlu any house IN Lex
inEtom. We AK an Inspection which WI,
Prov for ltsrii. &. \. " !. DTNkEI.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1877-04-21
Ever Presented in this Market

We are offering very many novelties in Ginghans
Organizes, Linen Lawns, Collars, Cuffs, Corsets, Ruchcs
lies, Combs, Brushes, Veil Nets, Silk Handkerchiefs, &c.
The attention OF liousekeepers is called particularly tc
oar superb stock of Table Linens. Towels, Napkins, Table
on Cloths, Toilet Articles, Quilts, Sheetiugs, Shirtings
ckIngs, &c, &c.
We are making a speciality of Opaque Window Shades
u very handsome, convenient and useful article. Every
housr should be supplied with them.
Our gentlemen friends are urged to look through oul
Cloths, 'Hs8ln.crts and Norstcd Suitings. Ne have the
n"bhieSt, best and altogether the most attractive stock o.
these Goods ever before offered in This market.
l.a'Ies Dress Goods in all grades. from the very cheap
est u' t" the best, embracing Black Silks, Nohairs. BriIian
times, 'aShler,>, Irish IopIins, &c, &c.
We have added to our stock i nice assortment Of
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1877-04-21
Our Motto

Cheaper than ever. Indeed, cheaper thar
any one Of the present generation can recOl-
i'cl. cur present greatly 'cnltrgrd siock"
in fancy aud staple DRY Goods" i now
open and ready for inspection. jas! bought
at the lowest and recent heavy decline which
hr- taken place during the last three weeks.
We expected this decline, and have for
the benefit of our customers. not rushed
so early INTO the eastern market. We are.
therefore enabled to sell to our friends and
customers any goods they may want as low
as any house west of ST. Louis. Call early
aud secure first choice. Respectfully,
II. J. r. AHRENs.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1877-04-21
BUTTeRICK'S PATTERNS.

We have received our spring and summer cat
hi"gnc Of +. Bu;terICk H Co.'S. celebrated pat
terms, II household necessity, and the only re
l!ihl" patterns in the market; call or send tor
one. and get posted in the new styles. There is
II report being lndustriously circulate by in
t~.rcst"l parties that Huttcrick Is ''hustci, - to
=" the expression. but, To draw /; mild. we re-
7rectiully Say That they are: 'mi~tnken' and
knowingly 50. Hugh I. Wilson, opposite CITY
Hotel. u,,rI,f
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1877-04-21
MEMS READY-MADE CLOTHING,

Trunks, \aIises and Companions. We are Offering Special
Inducements in these goods.
We are agents for f PATENT PARTLY
WADE DRESS SllIR These Shirts are the best fitting
tie incest Styles and the cheapest shirt in ANY market. A
LARGE stock always on hand.
We want every person who reads this advertisement to
come IN and look through our stock. We will take great
pIcasur" i'll showing YOU through. Simply as an index OF
what we can and will 10, we quote below the prices of a few
articles. We pledge ourselves to sell YOU everything else
JUST As LOW:
Turkey Red Table Damask, fast coIors, per yd. S SO Cts
CoIored Table Damask, per yd, rs "
Good weeds, per yd, rs
Gents Bordered Handkerchiefs. Hemmed, 8 for : 90
Ladies Hem-SttChed Handkerchiefs, 8 for : 90
Heavy HuCk towels. Il for 90
Mems Heavy Cotton Socks, s for 90
Ladies' White Hose, good, II for 90
Our invitation is general. Come, everybody,
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1877-04-21
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE,

tIlEt~ of sdmiuI-tTufI n "n til" e-tur- of
II John Mc'auley. drctt~rb. were granted f.,
I'll" Undersigned On the 2Sth day OF March
80 h, thc Probate court o: Lafayette county.
Missouri.
All persons having claims against said estate,
are required TO exhibit them for ~llowauCe to IN.
administrator within one year alter the date OF
saId Letters, or they may be prccluded from any
benefit of such estate. And if such claims b.
not exhibited within two years IRON the date OF
sait letters they will be forever barred
aprGl-5i L l.. SMITH. Adm
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1877-04-21

klTttS OF administration on the estate
II -: nro ". ;tnni-. deceased, W.T." granted
l." the Undersigned ON iir. IIh 'ity uI NIrll.
ls'1, ny tn" Probate Court al Lafayette county,
Missouri.
All persons having claims a-Lin"r -uid estate,
are required I" exhibit them Tor allowance, to
III" administrator within on" YEAR after ii" dat,
OF >tIh letters. ~ they inaN hc iur"iuir,i from
any benefit at such estate; and II such claims he
not exhibited within two years from HE dale OF
saIri letters, they will be fore ser barred.
Rlr.l-Lt EE NlNN L Ennis Admir-
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1877-04-21
A CARD

I, al who ar" suffering from the errors IN,
ini'-rr"tI"us OF youth, u.rvnu, Weakness. cant,
decay, los Of manhood, &c, VIII -eni .
recipe that Viii cure You. tRrt OF CHARGE
INV graf remedy was a,-c",c,c,! hy q mIs-."un.
~ IN south America. send a srlI-adlrc~-ci IN
vrl"i" 8" the Rev. JOSEPH /. l>MAN. station
II Bible IIuue". New York nuv.5-,:4
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1877-04-21
SPECIAL

80 Gents [ nIauudricd Dress Shirts. made u Of Fruit of the Loom"
.MusLn, tlne Linen Eosomsa and Cuff. neatly stitched, for 81 each.
loo wards # that beautiful Striped Pique left, at only IL cents Del
yard: cant be replaced tor double the money.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1877-04-21

The --latest, greatest. amt most reliable
remedy ever put together hy medical science fui
rheumatism, wounds, ~wr Kings, Burns, takci
Breast, Ne, - The t-ni.ur iLuinnemi. There mr.
Two kinds. What III" White I.inImrLt j. tor III"
human itinI!y the stronger k!Hd-which !, vel
low IN color IL for spawned, lame and strained
horses am! animals The I -ilrc,s are wuu,lrT
iIl. LnnIs-tuu
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1877-04-21
NOTION DEPARTMENT.

Good Pins, . cents a paper.
: spoolS Of Thread for p cents.
lWV cakes OF that choice Toilet soap left. for ) cents a cake.
- boxes " Nrn'soinc Note Paper for IL cents a box: worth III cts
Handsome me OF i Its, very cheap.
A III endless yarietvo Of SILK aud ace ischues thu n WestE ec wear ot
The latest novelties sin Gents, Ladies and Chndren's Hosiery
Headquarters for pretty Ruchings. Collars and Cuffs
Another line of STYLISH Hamburg Edgings received.
We have the latest style BusIe out: very popular.
a nobby line of CorSets, from 30 cents up Il $ - 30
a large Iue OF Mrs. Moodv's Abdominal Corets at specisI nrica.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1877-04-21


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DOVER.

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shower, trudg- - and out with Z pertIuar:iy
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Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1877-04-21
BLACK GOODS DEPARTMENT

700 yards of elegant Lyons CadriNet de Paris Black silk, fine enough
ior q princess to wear, that We defy competition i'll price.
We have 1.-The largest at andsOmns line of Black Cashmeres in h
clt|, ron 20 cents per yard AMI up, that are exceedingly cheap.
In u in of Brmbazine, Tamise Cloth. Alpaca II Mohsirs. TO extent
OF stock cheapness, W e have 10 competition worthy of name.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1877-04-21

f:ot. llir>chherS. the celebrated practical
"ptlcian, ofSt. Louis, il now IN our city, and
has al, office At the city Hotel. Many of
our best cItiZ,us have awaited thcm>ei,e o.. Of
the services at the professor among whom We
may mention: pr. Chapman, MIR. and Mrs.
Henry Macy, Mrs. NJ. T.. Nickel, Mrs. +. l..
fl>hbnck. Mr.. DR.. J. Il Russell, Judge VIM.
/. Wool. Mrs. Professor \. II. Todd, Mrs.
NJ. T.. bowman. Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. W.
WIth"r-. Mr.. and Mr.. Geo. ilson, VI.
Sonnnrrvilie, Miss :. i;Ih.. Mr.. NJ. +. PrIce,
Stfnusl y. >trlmckc. II. ilainktl. John
hri'hu. +. NinkIcr AMI quite a number of
otlG'r> IN the city iuI county. The profess
sol : stay her" l. limited. an,l those desiring
his services >hnnii cal! immediately. 2IlI
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1877-04-21

Some people are shortsighted enough to believe that low prices mean
Il" qusHies' qule efgcttlhG that u large business commands Iow,prices ii
buying and affords low profits i'll selling. We stand by every article
we sell.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1877-04-21
Personalities.
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Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1877-04-21
PARASOL & FAN DEPARTMENT.
Thousands OF new Parasois and Fans now opened up.
40 OLD STOCK.

An endless choice of all the novelties in Fancy parasols and Fans.
, 1877-04-07

The Suffering Worktnsmen---The Tariff
Question In Parliament.
6pscfdl D.patrh to TIE Trfbune.
OTTAWA, April 1.-THE w'orkingmen proceed
ell In body this morning to the lion. sr. Mac
kcnzfc's office and had as Interview by appoint
mcnt. In anawer 10 their representations, Mr..
Mackenzie offered them laMd In the Northwest
and such facilities as fo could give to settle
there. Az 10 giving work, he was posesless IN
tic matter. lie could not takc money out Of
tho public chest, nor order public works to be
constructed. Parliament alone could slo this.
The men left in an orderly manner. Provisions
nrc being dealt out ut the Cfty-l1a11 to-day tu
all pcraons. whu lting certificates from their
clerKytncn that they arc really fu want.
The House Of Commons sat TIL half.past 2
this morning. ltscutt[ng tic tariff qncttion.
Tn the Hon. Mr. Cartwright moving concurrence
OF the House in the Government resolution re-
spectlng the duty on tea, Sir John Macdonald
inosed alt amendment dcclariuE that a duty
should lc substituted for the ono proposed
whfel! would add m equal amount 10 the rcyc-
MUGS, and at the san.e time aid the various In
dustrica ef the country. Tic amendment Was
lust-S7 to 1tQ.
An amendment TO the effect that an al
valorem duty fnstcal NJ specific one be f11-
posed wos also voted down,
The Government announced It's intention to
remit the duty On tubing. which It WIS proved
actually entered Into the construction Of eD.
Etnes and other machinery.
, 1877-04-07
AT LYNN, MASS.


Ep<ciat Df&p1sch 10 Tie Iftanas
BosroS, april Ga tlru broke out ia the
shoc-iactory If Swcetscr Bros, Lynn, about 2
O'Clock this morning, md destroycd It, together
with tic adjoining fattory ot L. F. Baueruft &
Co. The total loss Il cstttnatctl at $50, 1000
Swectser Dros. losc $.1&0J0 on brick building,
rtr. 3. swcctser losrs s5oWo On stock
and machinery, nearly COVERED by iisurnilcc.
Dancroft d Co. saycl /, portion Of their stock,
but their loss will be ntout ST. 0UD partially H.
surcd, Doyntou IL DansrMt, dealers IN sole
leather, occupying part of the Swcctscr build
ing, loss 5000 IN stoek; Insured. 9.
II. Whlpp1c, shoc-ssrctchrr, loses gil
Ills stock a1,d lnurI,illcs, valued at $8,D0J;
Insurance $5,OV0. Moru than aO0 s!,uo operatives
lave bcen thrown out oi employment, an.onE
others lU1 wurktncn at Bancroft Il GUS. sixty
girls At Whtpple's shop, and q large number ut
G. i. Swectser 4: Cots. The ifsMranee Is p'1eea
III uost0it, New York, Hartford, Minnesota,
Pnilalelphin, AMI Eprltsll companies.
To shs frftfsfa Associuttd ITrs.
BosT0N, April "a 1lru III Lynn, Mass, this
morning, surfing III c. &. SwcctacF'a fIctory,
corner Central avenue aud Dxfort! street, ral>-
Idly DESTROYED sNrctsers Block null tle sl10e
factory OF u. ~ Bancroft. These buildings Ind
u PurrlnRtou, leather, 81, ,0U; swce.scr build.
ing. $4b,000; stock and niacliuery, 815tU1;
David T. Doynton d Co., about &NI, ,6N. Ottcr
losscs,~tlt make thu aggregate n,00o.
A corrected list makes tho total loss $l00, GU
Insurance, s70, ,00O. Onu hundred nn.a sixty per-
sons are thrown out Of employment.
, 1877-04-07
NAVIGATION lIEMi.

sf4cK1NAw. bIlrll.. Apr! G.-Su lre below
siacknaw Island. Thu tsu IL reported to t'a
solid nQrth Of beaver Island. Tho lie In tie
southern passagu Of tho Straits is about four
tecu ltlrhes thicl;.
luEnxc, April 6.-About three inches Of snow
fell Lust night. Tho ice at Caps Rouge shows
signs Of weakness, aud IL expected to make Ill
carly start.
SIOUX t.rs, !s., April t.-'fhe Missouri CON
ine1leeu falling here tk morning, aAa has gonG
down about four fset to-day. Tho !ev has all
passeu, ant no further trouble FROM lligl water
Is anticipated.
s1teiai DispafeA to 7ss 7sfsusG
East 6AulNAw, Mich, ApElI 1.-the Saginaw
River has rtscn twelye 1nehes dur!ng tho past
fo5ty-eIght hours, and ~ still coming up, 4l-
though no serious appryheus.ons of Hood ure
entertained unless heavy fa'us cnsur. 1no
stream Il clear of tcc, an1 Io1fa nre moving.
Ths steamer Alusou, Ut the river ltne, will rola-
mence uiaking regular trips ua Monday. iha
steam barge llelen bully, built ior wrccktug
purposes 1t an expense u $4o,uDo, was launched
tll& evening.