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The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1881-01-15
w. PARISH, SATURDAY,
TO ALL
Unknown Owners Of Immovable Property
Situated 10 Parish of Grant Louisiana
be Parish of Grant, Louisiana.

La, January g.
You are hereby notified that State and Parish
described
he same and required by law ~ -
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-03-10
THE FIRE RECORD.

PHILADELPHIA, March 9.-This morning a
fire. broke out In the Belmont OIL Works, William L.
Ekins CorropretOrs,at Twenyfourth and Mffin-sts.
The flames spread rapidly and second alarm was sens
ont The fire broke In the 5enzne agtator. which Is
close 10 the gasoline works. The agitator was full its
capacity being 200 barrels. II was frame building
with sheet iron covering The building ana contents
were entirely destroyed The flames then spread 10 the
gasoline works These n series OF buildings. one
two and three stories In height They were entirely de-
stroyel The high northeast WIND prevailing drove the
nre In n southwesterly direction along Mlt1n-st Then
sfabe ubrclng oil shed and three or four dwelling
boses used by e!a ployes OF the establishment, were
burned The luOreatinS oil building containing tanks
and barrels located next the she'd took hre and was de-
stnved ns were the contents consisting Of about 200
b. rreis of OIL The canning house also caught tTe
and was greatly damaged. The total loss will foot up
100000. No insurance
SOUTH FRAMINGHAM, Mass, March 9.-The
residence OF Edward Barnett at Deerfoot Farm. South
horo was burned this morning The loss lie estimated at
SO 600; insured. The house was an old iandmark
PROVIDENCE, r. l., March 9.-T5is morning fire broke
out I'm the cabin OF the schooner Porto Rco OF Bangor
TYo men were awakened by dog In time TO escape
The damage to the vessel Is 81 600.
KOYALToN, VT, March 9.-0n Saturday night
tho dwelling of Mira Levi Belkuap IN East Barnard
VI was burned, and her body found IN the ruins
There are said to b. suspicious crcumstances connected
with the fire strongly indicating murder
NEw-ORLEANs. March 8. The steamboat
Ollie b. with cargo OF 500 bales OF cotton, has been
burned near Point Pleasant, Bayou Bartholomew. No
Itrnu ynr mai
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-03-10
WASHINGTON NOTES.

WAsHlNGToE, Wednesday, March 0, 1881
Runors are I'm circulation that session of Con
Qress viii Ue called In May hut nvestgation fails dis
coyel any good authority, Or confirmation.
The President has recognized Angelo Cappelli as the
Consular Agent for Italy at Denver Co and Daniel dc
Ia Pediaga as Consul OF Spain at Savannah, Ca
General and Mrs Grant called at tho Executive Mae
sion at hafpast O'Clock this morning. and took break
fast with President Garfield and family remaining an
hour or two after breakfast.
At au early hour unusually large number OF callers
on the President began TO arrive and before many
eenatOr1, Representatives and prominent public men
had called on him, or were waiting
Mr. John Hay Assistant Secretary Of State, several
weeks ago. in answer to request from BON President
Garfield and Mr.. Blaine, informed them that he would
not be able TO retain his position In the State Depart
ment of private engagements. Mr.. Hay has
consented howev to remain temporarily IN charge OF
vet been decided upon.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-03-10
FOREIGN NOTES.

LONDON. Wednesday, March 0, 1891.
The German excavations in Olympia, Greece, have
been suspended because Of the lack OF funds.
oliver Walsh, hardware merchant OF Wolverhamp'
ton Liverpool and London has failed. His liabilities
are believed TO be large.
In consequence OF the failure OF tho French firm OF
Richer & Coz Of Maurtus LOUIS Descours Co., OF Lon
dom In the sugar trade. have failed.
The German bark Adrana Petrona, Captain Richter
from Greenock for Dare has anchored in Donegal Bay
ard s in very dangerous position The crew refuse to
proceed ~ her.
The British steamer LAmperts, Captain Cunningham.
from West IIar,Iepoo for NewYOrk, has put into the
Tyne she had her decks swept lost her cattle deck and
onboats has dangerous list TO port her cargo having
shifted aud sustained other damage. Her captain was
injured.
The drawing fer tics Of competitors for the first round
tho pigeon shooting match the championship Of the
world and The Sportsman Challenge Cup which Will
begin at HcndOn, Monday next. took place at Ihe
CDOrtsUcIl office this afternoon, aud resuo IN Dr. Car
We and Ira Paine being opposed TO each other
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-03-10
THE SENATE COMMITTEES.

, DEMOCRATIC CAUCUS PROCEEDS WITH THE WORK
1 OF ARRANGING THEIR MEMBERsHIP-THE REPUB-
IIcAs CAUCUS REFUSES TO PREPARE LIST FOR
APPOINTMENT
WASHINGTON, March 9.-The Democratic Sena-
tors held caucns this afternoon for the purpose OF
receiving aud acting upon the report of the Caucus
Committee of nine Senators appointed to arrange
the iority membership of the Senate committees.
The list "a reported was gone over in detail and in
Aeference to the wishes of various Senators num-
her of changes were made in the assignments OF
minor importance but the only notable conflict OF
ooipion WIS IN regard to the composition Of the
Committee ON Finance. The Caucus Committee
recommended the appointment OF Senators
Mcpherson. Of New-Jersey, and Camden, OF West
Virginia to succeed Messrs Herman and Wall ace
whose senatorial terms have expired, and the re-
teptIon of senators Voorhees,. Beck and Bayard %
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-03-10
NOMINATIONS AND COMBINATIONS.

" WAsHINGIONI MWIUH VI HU 7 ICsTWIHV 5C'IV
the following nominations to the Senate to-day:
Levi r. Morton. OF New.YOrk. Envoy Extraordinary anl
Mir3ter PenrutentarY 10 France.
William NJ. Ivarts, OF New.lOrk, Alien q. Thnrman OF
OhO Timothy o. Howe of Wisconsin Commissioners part
Of the United TO the international Monetary Coulter
ence at Paris ~,
David D. Mcclung Surveyor of Customs at Cincinnati
Ohio. 81
trcJ Of Iowa. ,-.
Robert g. Taylor Of Indiana, member OF the Mississippi
River Commission.
Lot n. MOrrl 10 be Collector OF Customs at Portland
Maine.
o. Raymond, at stevensp)rt. Wis
The Senate in executive EesslJn to-day, confirmed the
following nominatons
Messrs Evarts Thurman and Howe Commissioners TO the
International Monetary Conference at Pdns.
d. ID. McClung, Surveyor Of Customs, Cincinnati.
Lot NJ. Morrill, Collector OF Customs, Portland Maine. NJ
Green, Collector OF internal Revenue, second Dis
trict OF Iowa
The combinations were In each instance by unanimous
consent Tue remaining nominations were laid over
under the rule for future CO lsideratOn.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-03-10
GENERAL FOREIGN NEWS.
THE GERMAN EXODUS.

I1O0DON'
The correspondent Of The Times at Berlin
comments on the great increase in the emigration TO the
United States and says "Whole villages described
by local papers migrating from Posen. Prussia Proper
and scheswg. American emigration agents. however
hardly dare set forth the advantages of the varouS States
which they represent and they warned by the Amer
can Legation that It would be unable assist them
they should get into trouble with the authorities.
Mr.. Wrandel, an American citizen Of Hungarian ex
traction who two years ago forbidden to lecture in
Berlin on emigration, has Just been equally unsuccessful
second Visit designed 10 persuade the authorities of
tue ioy OF impeding migration II appears, however.
that the precautions against the exodus Of young
have somewhat relaxed In South Germany. The German
government particularly aims to divert emigration
from the United StatesD
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-03-10
THE CONFLICT IN PARLIAMENr.

INCIDENTS OF THE LONG STRUGGLE With oBsrRuc.
T1oS-AN IRISH JOURNAL oRATIFIED THAT THE
PROTECTION BILL WAS RETARDED-How TEE
PrJ WAS RUSHED THROUGH COMMITTEE.
tpRom TIE REGULAR CORRESPONDENT OF THE TRInUNEl
LONDON. Feb. 24.-Not long after the Speaker
laid before the House his first rules tor obstracting
obstruction, an English Radical remarked, not
without an air, OF secret satisfaction; Yes, the
new rules are all very we'll. but tiftyseven amena-
,nents are already down on the paper for com.
mittee. and what is the Speaker going 70 90 aDoes
thatp His question has since been answered;
morc To the content OF Liberals and the world in
,ansral than Of Radicals with strong Irish parties
S',ons their constituents. The ffty'stven amend
merits merits have been disposed OF; ana with them .
good many more which made taeis rus iaslle appear,
euce At later date. The Protection blu went into
Soum;ttee and has como out Of it. Its passage
.Snonsh what seemed very difseult straits con-
sumed week. Some notifications in the text o.
,ha hill have been conceded by the Government;
80 - them very important; not one affecting tho
principe Of the measure orrelaxirs its ssringsney.
week lost no doubt Ia something. read today
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-03-10
RAILWAY OASUALlLBa
pAssENGER9TRAIN WRECKED.

PASSENGER TRAIN WRECKED.
wAsHoUT ON THE BALTIMORE AND POTOMAC
RoAD-A BRAKEMAN WHO WAS FATED TO BE
KILED-NARRow ESCAPE FROM GREAT LOSS OF
LIFE.
IBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE.l
BALTIMORE, March 9.-At about $50 o'clock
this afternoon the Baltimore and Potomac tran which
left Washington az 420 o'clock, was wrecked near
Wnans Station eight miles south from this CITY, Dy the
giving way Of the embankment which precpitated four
twenty-five feet into field below. Louis MckeeVer
Of Baltimore the fireman OF the tram. who served In
similar capacity the train Of exPresldert Hayes
which was wrecked Saturday night, and who then mar
rowly escaped with his e was thrown from the engine
tender which rolled him and crushed him TO DEATH
David Powell, Of Baltimore, the engineer OF the
train. made the following statement to TRIBUNE
correspondent shortly after the accident: 1--WE
left Washington at 4:27 D. M, with Henry Hess,
Of Marysvile, Md, conductor, and Louis NC
Keevcr, of Baltimore, fireman, and myself engineer.
Our trip was without incident until we rounded the
curve about mile above Winans Station where caught
glimpse OF the track for mile two ahead which was
in good order At this juncture McKeever, who had
been discussing his experience on ex'Presi-
dent Hayess train last Saturday, Wnen
back to the foOt.bOard and began shovenG coal into
the furnace He only thrown in shoyelful when
me- instantly applied the air-brakes and called to
McKeever, who replied. My God, am done for now,
violently the left thea pitched to the right ana sl
across the track s side, was thrown through Tue
glass window but erawe1 from under the wreck with
out being seriously injured"
the correspondent found the massive engine lying
crOsswise on the track, considerably damaged and
broken About ten yards in tie rear was tine tender,
lying on its side Still further in the It was found
that chasm about twenty feet deep had been cut 0y
the slide. the bottom Of which lay one baggage car
one express car and two combination baggage ana
smoking cars all Of them fortunately having been
empty They crushed and broken and had not the
passenger cars stopped shocking loss OF life must nave
ensued As the accident occurred the conductor
scnt AaRmen in both directions. who successfully
stopped the 440 train Of Washington. and the OLD
train OF Baltimore. The passengers OF the Mashng-
train were transferred to the cars OF the
train and forwarded to their destination
The BatmOrebOund passengers transferred to the
5:l5 train and brought to the city.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-03-10
A GREAT DRY GOODS HOUSE BURNED.
pL nIa Mnlnnnanu ALnrnh O 1 a21

The great dry goods establishment, called
lie Prtntemps, the Boulevard Haussmann, has been
burned. Four persons, including two fremen, were
seriously hurt, and there numerous lesser acct
dents, The hfe originated in the carelessness Of man
who cleaning the floors The janitOr and his family
and number OF the employees had barely time TO
escape The interior OF the building fell at 1880 this
morning. The outer walls are very dangerous A num-
ber OF engines are still playing on the runs According
later report several lives lost at the burning.
The loss is estimated at 81 100000 which Is covered
by ipsurauce Twcntysix persons IN all were injured
during the fire.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-03-10
ENGLAND AND WEST AFRICA.

LONDON, Wednesday. March 0, 1851
The Portuguese Chamber of Deputies, after
seven days debate with closed DOORS has adopted the
Lorenzo Marquee Treaty with England The treaty
makes no cession Of territory England but gives her
the right OF way for commercial and military purposes
England thus gains by Deagoa Bay TO her South
African colonies which is an important strategic and
commercial advantage.
The Western Morning Hetcs's correspondent at Cape
Coast Castle teegraphs that all appreheusiOns or an
Ashantee war have ceased there. The King had sent
reply saying that be desired He asks the delivery
OF iugYe but asserts that he never intended TO MAKE
etood. y
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-03-10
FRAGMENTS OF WRSTERH NEWS.
THE CASE OF CAPTAIN PAYNE.

THR CASE OF CAPTAIN PAYNE.
LITTLE Rock, Ark, March 9.-The case OF
pn PAYNE for alleged violation OF the intercourse
law Of the Indian Territory was neard before unlied
Statcs Judge Parker at Fort smith yesterday JuuGe
Parker deiers his decision until May.
FATAL ATTEMPT TO BLEACH HER HAIR.
WABASH, Ind, March 9.-Jane Melrose,
vonng woman OF this city, has recently been using
nrenorattOn to bleach her hair Few DAYS ago sue
became suddenly Ill, and on yesterday dleo Boon ater
death her face and hair turned deep green color
Physicans here state her death resulted from the
chemicals of which the preparation was composed.
ARRESTED FOR NUMBERING THEIR SON.
YoUNGsToWN, Ohio March 9.-William TrOt-
Ter and his wife were at Odtown and placed in
ian last night on charge of numbering their son WILL
lam. Tue boy had been fined SO for disturbing re-
gous meeting and his father beat him severely after
down fight of stairs His mother was arrested as an
accessory.
WIDOW TO DE STUNNED.
TERRE HAUTE, Ind, March 0.-At noon to-
day, Mrs. Mary MckelberTy, young widow aPproacnea
George ArDuckle dry-g0Ods merchant, ana drawing
nistol shot at him. The bullet missed ArDuckIe and
lodged In the arm OF passing lady. making very pain
aud is widower The widow says tpst AoueAe oa na'
been promising to marry her for the pasL three yes
until she became tired OF the delay anu reSoeu W B"o
him few bullets as reminuer'
SHOT DEAD BYA wRoNGED HUSBAND. -,
ST I,OuIs. March 9.-Mlchael y. Reilly,
an ex-eTter carrier and formerly polceman, wntie
SS SaoEy of philip Grant Co.. about IL O'clock this
morning met Albert c. Hatch, FORMER employe OF
PhiIIn Gran Co., who was going up stairs and snot
him In the head, killing him Instantly. REILLY nse s: ae :
ornne Hatch attempted TO draw weapon, but Reilly
wSa FOO quick for him. and sent bullet through mis-
hrsin before he could get his pistol out.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-03-10
TELEGRAPHIC NOTES
s1NoER AND MUSICIAN MARRIED

SINGER AND MUSICIAN MARRIED.
ROsToN March O.-Georg Henschel, the singer,
I'D M1sS Ian Bailey who also prominent In the musical
nnTofesSion were married here to-day
STORM ALONG THE HUDSON. ,
pornuKEEPsIE N. Y March GA heavy North
"a, ySn storm ia raging along the Hudson tongnt T1e
Wind Ia blowing gale and there are apprenenonso se"
THE NATIONAL BASEBALL LEAGUE
PrrTFAIO, N, Y, March 9.--Ihe special meeting OF
a. Dxrt,ons nase Ba League held ID this city yeeer.
da The sohedule OF the League games ee 0a"n
S inc commitee. subjected TO many chAngee
w" a pUII,ANTHRoPIsT's FUNERAL
ppoy1pRNcE, r. l.. March 9.-The funeral Of MTs;
n X Churchill ct Grace Churcn 5n mO.hs I
onans Club and many friends from various pars OF ths
country
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-03-10
DEATH CAUSED BY CARELESSNESS.
VERDICT IN TIE Csc OF THE RECENT COLLISION
N,pAp eEVFRN

WASHINGTON, March 9.-An inquest was
held Yesterday afternoon in the case of Harry Free
burn the engineer of the Baltimore aud Potomac Rail-
road who died Of injuries received in the recent collision
near Severn Nd John Roy. the conductor Of the extra
train testified: "Frecburn and had the orders read
over 10 us twice by the dispatcher In Baltimore, and the
accident was due 10 our careessness Harry dead now
and alone am responsible" The orders referred 70
were produced and certified to by the dispatcher and
telegraph operator after which the jury retired for con-
sutation. When they returned the foreman read YER
dict Tho collision occurred through the neghgence Ol
Freeburn the engineer and John Roy conductor OF the
Eoulh hound train.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-03-10
GRIMES AND CASUAL7T8S-BY TELEGRAPH.
nsupnERER HRsprrED

MUHDEHEH HE5PIIEU.
NASHVILLE, Tenn, March 9.-The Governor has
,esnitad John Wlame c0ored who sentenced 70 DO
hanged on Friday for the murder OF his wife.
sURFocATED By GAS FROM OIL.
RAYMOND Penn, March 0-Frank Hazard, age
~, mis- bendin over tank Derrick City, today
~, 1Iated bY SAC arising the oil In the tank.
SUICIDE OF A vIRGINIAN.
puryA ADFIPHIA. March 9,--S. Francis Hubbert, of
posnoRe County committed suicide this afternoon by
sScong hinsef the temple a. the smediay House. IN FIJI
oerts@ BODY FOUND AFTER MANY DAYS
BAYvnLE, n. j., March 9..Ihe body Of q man man
a. thas OF Joseph oGtOn aged TWenynve who
SSowned while skating On JarEerT ~ .
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-03-10
THE OTTOMAN NEGOTIATIONS.

vienna, Wednesday, March 0, 1881
Intelligence has been received here that
the Ambassadors have adopted the
advice OF Mr. Goschen. British Ambassadors to Turkey,
and count Won Hatzfcdt German Ambassador TO Tur-
key that their duty simply receive tne proposals
OF the Port and transmit them TO their Governments. III
the powers deem the proposals unsatisfactory they VIII
immediately consider what cOunterpr0posas are 70 DC
mIde ~ the Pore,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-03-10
SINGULAR ACCIDENT IN INDIA

MuNCIE, Ind, March 9.-An east-bound pas
senger tram ran into drove Of cattle at point seven
miles west Of here this morning The engine was thrown
down an embankment fifteen feet high. Reuben Hiokok
the engineer and Francis HckOk the drman, orOthers
were held under broken cab and terribly scalded Dy
thrown diagonally across the track. Francis deKoA
urilln nrnhnhlY die
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-03-10
WHAT Mr.. GARFIELD DID SAY.
METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH SOUTH.

HARRIsoYBURG, Va, March 9.-The Balti-
more Annual Conference Of the Methodist Epscopai
Church South met here this morning. anu was
a. ~ ohsencs ~ Risbop McTyra by the election OF the
Rev Dr. A. W. Wilson, missionary ssGTetSry as Tempo
rarv nresdent The election Of Dr. wilson ~ tenn pOEaIy
has Tho sienIacauce Of his nomination oy TINS
pIerenre Tor the BIshopro ut the Southern Methodist
1nna raj Cnnference. TO MEET IN My looS'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-03-10
CURRENT TOPICS AT THE CAPITAL.
wAsuISo1oS. Wednesday, Nnrch 0, lse


WASHINGTON Wednesday, March 0, 1881.
Tho Acting Commissioner of Indian Affairs, In
dian Agent Berry and three Uncompaghre Ute chiefs
held conference with Secretary Kirkwood nc tho
Interior Department in relation TO the selection OF
lands under the new treaty for the Uncompaghre
Utes. The Indians expressed desire to have lands
apporoned to them adapted to grazing and agricul-
tural PURPOSES. and claimed that along the Grand
River where under the new treaty, they are 10 be
sent there IS not sufficient land OF TINS Character
The conference adjourned TO NEE! TOMORROW, when
il is expected the Department officials VIII he pre-
pared TO offer them assurances that III the seIecuoh
of lands their wants will be satisfied.
TUE STAR ROUTE CONTRACTS.
Second Assistant Postmaster G Gsneral Brady docs
not seem 10 have any reason TO fear investigation
Of the charges brought against him by j. j. Kinds,
referred to in a Washington dispatch published in
THE TRIBUNE this morning The Efforts made by
Kinds during the last year TO injurc General Brady
have been known TO him. and he has taken pains
TO prepare himself for them. lie makes puouc 10,
night letters from nearly all the persons nentlohe1
by Kinds n lis various charges against oeneIal
Brady containing an emphatic aud conclusive
reiutatIon Of the allegations oil lrIu0 III connection
with Star Route contracts.
PURCHASE OF BONDS
The Secretary of the Treasury has jnst accepted
SIS 900 900 of Gs at the lowest rate offered, being
at an average Of about 10l, exclusive of interest
The offers were as follows S0,200300 of o. at an
average of 1924, S4 GS6,GO0 OF uncalled 0S ut an
average Of 101.2G, and S50j,O0O OF called 5s at
about lOl.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-03-10
KILLED WRILE INSANE.

Nrs. Angeline Schmidt, hfty-four years old who
lived on tho fourth floor of No. 329 East Thrnetn-
st. has bean in charge OF nurse Tor inc past Inlee
months Is she was aaoass of her nurse she either
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-03-10

the effort which is being made to combine Western
strength in favor of General Keifer, warm advo-
with TRIBUNE correspondent tonight. said
1t would be we'll enough if this were
Democratic canvass to talk about a
East but the Republican party has no Easrern
wing inimlca TO the interests of the Western wing
Some Of Mr. Hscock's strongest supporters are from
the West. They support him because he Is Re
publican and not because he is an Eastern man.
From what l know of the assurances of support
which he has received from Western members,
consider oil this talk about uniting the West against
bis candidacy as the height of folly"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-03-10
GARFIELD and THE golden CLUE.

An ENGLISH STATEMENT AND a PROMPT DENIAL.
LONDON, March 0.-The Daily Telegraph this morn
ing says:
We understand that President Garfield has lately writ
ten letter to the secretary Of the Golden Club In Whlc
willie expressing his inability for various patrioilc
reasons 10 rnry all The principles OF the Clup: nc
Trade ia America.
WHAT Mr.. GARFIELD DID SAY.
WAsHINGroN, March 0.-The only letter written
by President Garfield to any member OF the Golden
Club was one addressed to the secretary III August
last in reply to o letter from him. In this letter
President Garfield said:
lido not believe IN the principles of the Cobien Free
Trade Club; but would he pleased 10 see Iu
OF the question Of the tarh
President ,rGcld distinctly states that the Ian
quage and sentiments attributed to his letter by Inc
London Daily Telegraph are entirely incorrect.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-03-10
TIE TRANsvAAL ARMIsTICE.


A Reutur dispatch from Newcastle, Natal,
says lts understood that the proposal for the con-
cuson OF the Armstice from tho Beers. who are be-
leved TO have been influenced in the matter by repres
snatous OF Mr. Brand, President of the Orange Free
Stale"