West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1879-02-08

in the street. Governor Fisk made a brief
address, explaining the objects Of the
United States Industrial Deprivation. which
was to investigate, not 10 trade. President
Diaz replied in Spanish TRANSLATED by Con.
gresham AijOn) TO the effect that ne was
grained TO mus inaugurate an exhibition
OF American products, looking toward the
development of trade between the United
States and Mexico. Wilhelm, the violin.
list, played at Columbus, Ohio. the other
night, and then had il played on him after
the show was out. 1t appears that after the
performance the members OF Wilhelmps
party and few friends attended n nice
little supper at the Neil House. After
supper, the violinist called to one Co.
lunous Alexander jackson, col ored
waiter, TO assist him on with his
coat. His request was compiled with.
when Wilhelm told the waiter to put
on ms nat. Columbus Jackson could not
see why the great artist should not put on
ms own hat, but ~ happy thought struck
MN, and stlZiug WilhelmIs hat he plgccd
II upon its owners head, and gave il a Sian
which sent II with whereas over the cen
ueman's ear. The great artist was angry
and whirhug around. banged Coluubus
Jackson in the jaw. Order was restored
before Columbus Jack.On could draw "A
razor.
Tho West.
Adyices from Venezuela arc to the effect
that majority OF the people have risen i'm
favor OF Guzmun Blanco. Blanco WAS mo.
mcntnrily expected to arrive az st. Thomas
from Europe. A Puerto Cabello dispatch
says the town was in possession of the
revolutionists, aJd the fort was i'm posses.
sion OF the Government. The war steamer
Bolivar wa iding the fort Smelling the
town and d. frying much property ana
Il munV lives AuaaFfp,t, n.
| Reynolds, with valuable cargo, from New
! YORK, was Obliged to stop at the fort The
latest advices by telegram via Trinidad say
| General Ccdeno was beaten at Moracal by
the Government troops and he himself tax en-
/ prisoner.
Tho South.
/ A dispatch from Jack son, Fla, SAYS tbs
/ the jury in the case of the Brevard County
! Canvo sing Board, for makinga false return
IN the late Congressional election, brought
| in verdict of guilty, with recommendation
to mercy, in the case of the Sheriff ant
Justice Of the Peace. The County Can
| wasting Board, and two inspectors Of IN,
late election from Alachua County, hay,
been arrested on the charge Of violation
| OF the election laws. Governor McCrcar,
mas ordered the return OF the cavalry com
pany sent To Breathitt County from Iouis
vile, they having performed the service
that were needed Of them They accom-
plished the arrest of VIM Fletcher, unde
the indictm, MT for the murder Of .Judg,
Burnett. John Altman was indicted 70
the murder OF Freeman. Judge Randall
refused continuance in the case of JasoI
Little.
Notes from ADrond
France is beginning to understand tina
popular education is one of the importan
adjuncts Of successful republic In tn,
Chamber OF Deputies a bill has been in
troduced by the Minister of Public Instruc
ton making primary education obigator,
after January /, 1880.
The Russian and German medical journal
state that East Europe is in d state of grea
alarm at the rapid progress of the plague
towards the south and east OF Russia from
the Caspian Sea along the course OF tn,
Nolga"...... The weather in Great BritiaI
continues severe, and the number OF dis
tressed poor greatly increase. In Pari
traffic is almost suspended by snow. II
Brittany and other provinces telegraph
and railway communication is interrupted
Light-ships are abandoning their station
on account of ice.