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a noisy and dis0rdly struggle over the
Question whether the report had been
authorized. Finally on motion OF Mr.
Cox the whole subject was laid on the
table by an almost unanimous rtra roce
vote.
Mr.. Atkins, Chairman Of the commit
tee on appropriations reported back the
bin appropriating money to be used un-
der the direction OF the Navy Depart
ment 10 prosecute the search
for the steamer Jennette OF the
Arctic Exploring Expedition. Mr..
Thompson, OF Kentucky, objected TO It's
present consideration, and it was refer
led TO the Committee OF the Whole.
The House then went into committee.
Mr.. Carlisle in the chair, on the river
and harbor appropriation bill, the gen
ersl debate being limited to thiriy-ti,e
minutes.
The clerk having proceeded to read
the bill by sections, Mr.. Randall offered
an amentment 10 the approprlatng
clause of the bill providing that the
Secretary OF War shall cause to be let by
contract all public works provided for in
this act to the lowest responsible bidder,
provided that in the opinion OF the Sec
retary Of War the interests OF the gov
eminent should not De actually injured
thereby. Agreed to.
Other amendments offered were re-
jected, and finally, at 4:40, the first par
ayraph of the bill, the appropriating
clause, was disposed Of. when the CON-
mittes rose and the House adjourned.
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SENATE
Measures introduced Postal Appropria-
ton Bill Discussed.

WASHINGTON, February l2-Mr. Here
for presented a Joint resolution of the
West Virginia Legislature relating to
the CeSsion by that State of vacant lots
and water power at Harper's Ferry. lie
also introduced a bill on the subject.
Referred.
On motion OF Mr.. Davis, OF Illinois,
the Senate bill 10 amend section 9S9 OF
the Revised Statutes, so as 20 extend its
provisions 10 all officers o, the United
states in the performance Of all acts
in which the United States il partly or
has interest, was taken up and pissed.
Mr. Morgan, on behalf OF the commit.
te, 70 consider the Safe law in relation
10 elections Of President and Vice Presi-
dent, stated that though anxious to
bring forward some proposition in refer
ence TO this important subject, the com
mlttee find that II would be in vain 10
do 50 at this late stage OF the. session,
and would therefore abandon the pend,
ing measure before them.
The postal appropriation bill was then
resumed, and Mr. llamlin's amendment
Tor one million dollars appropriation in
all Of the American mail service was
discussed.
Mr.. Wallace renewed the point ~ or.
der upon the substitute which he had
made against the original amendments,
namely, that it would engrait general
legislation on the appropriation bill in
violation of the 10Th rule.
Mr.. Morgan moved - amend Mr..
Pugh's amendment by adding thereto
the following. when vessels built in
other countries are so excepted and EN-.
ployed, the same shall be entitled TO all
the rights AMI privileges secured by Law
10 vessels built in the United States,
except the privilege Of engaging in the
cOastwiSe trade.
Mr.. Wallace again renewed his point
OF order.
Mr.. Morrill, moved to Law the whole
subject on the table.
The Chair (Garland) ruled thar the
effect OF the motion, IL adopt, a wonll
be TO lay the whole subject on the t,ble
A vote demonstrated that A ouornm
was not present, and after a cali Of the
Senate and several efforts 10 reach a
vote upon Norris motion. Mr. Wal.
lace gave notice that after the routine of
business on Monday, he would ask IN
have the bill taken up AMI considered
until disposed OF. Adjourned.
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LONDON.
A Poor Conference on the COPY
right Question.

A Poor Plan Conference on the Copy
right Question.
LONDON, February l2.-The Parlia'
mentary Committee OF the Home Rule
party has decided that % soon - the
protection bill Is passed about Q dozen
members will proceed to Ireland and
hold meetings, leaving to the Govern
ment the responsibility OF arrestins
them.
There was conference this afternoon
on the question Of copyright with the
United States. w. Mccullough Torrens,
Member OF Parliament, presided. Nari-
Gus publishers. including Bentley, were
present. The first resolution adopted
accepted the draft Of . proposal submit
ted by Minister Lowell rs basis for ne
gotiation, subject to the substitution ol
twelve months for three mouths ~ the
minimum period in which British su.
thors could arrange for the reproduc-
ton OF their works in the United States
The second resolution condemned the
suggestion OF the Board OF Trade that by
consent and authority American reprints
OF British hooks should be freely admit.
ted in Great Britain.
News from the Lost Cunardsr.
I.oSDos, February l2.-News brought
by the captain OF the steamer Escurial
regarding the Cunard steamer Batavia
confirms the views OF the Cunards % to
the disaster to that vessel at Porta Del.
egada. On the Island OF st. Michael are
a floating dock and factory for the re.
pair OF vessels. and the Cunards believe
that the Batavia having . spare pro-
peller aboard will have ii adjusted at
Porta Dul Coda. Forty guineas prem.
ium OF the Batavia was paid at Lloyds,
yesterday, to cover the risks. The
premium on the British steamer Bristol
City, overdue at Bristol, from New York,
10 now so guineas.
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PARKERsBURG PATS.
Court Notes-A Gay Lothario Departs
Destruction by Water.

Court Notes-A Gay Lothario Departs
Destruction by Water.
PARKERsBURG, February l2.-Our Cir
cult Court is still sending representa-
tives to Moundsville, and from present
indications Wood county will be well
represented there during the next two
years. Two delegates have received
their commissions for Supt. Bridges in
stitutIon.
The case of the State vs. Frank Mires.
for assault with intent to kill, has occu.
pied the attention of the court since last
night. The case Was given to the jury
about 6 o'clock. They returned a YER
dict OF guilty and he was sentenced TO
the penitentiary for one year.
The lecture by Bishop kain, last night,
is highly spoken Of by all who were ior-
tunate enough to hear the learned lee.
turer.
We were in error in stating that the
case OF young Lapsley had been continu.
ed until next term. The case will be
heard some time during the present
term OF court,
A young man living at -ubec, whose
name is withheld out OF respect for his
venerable and respected parents, has
long since proved himself veritable
lothario, as the honor and happiness OF
many homes, as well as the blighted life
OF numerous promising ornaments 10
society in the persons OF fair young
girls can testify, was the recipient OF a
remarkable bundle, which was left on
the doorstep OF his fathers house last
night, accompanied bys note. The note
did not contain the names Of
the admiring friends, nor did it
abound in laudatons OF his many vir-
tues. Ii simply read: "Dear Sir-ffere-
with please find a bundle Of hickory
wythes. II you do not marry Ann and
provide for her two children, both OF
whom she alleges you are the father OF,
YOU may expect another bund,e, and
they will not be left on your doorstep
next time. MANY CrTIzgSs."
The young man, thinking that discra-
tiOu is the better part OF valor, aud not
wishing 10 make Ann partner in life's
troublesome and uncertain journey, has
departed for fresh fields and pastures
new.
The water is still rising and in some
Of the lower localities, has reached
the second stories OF the buildings.
Corn has been standing in the fields all
winter, and in many places whole
fields OF it has been swept away. The
damage in this respect has been heavier
out along the N. 4 Z. railroad, in Ohio.
The Hooking river is higher than ever
known, and the railroad track for miles
/; under water. Ii was rumored here
this evening that the new bridge across
the Muskingum, at Marietta, was ex.
pected To 90 down.
Hon. ID. II. Leonard, one OF our rep
resentatives in the Legislature, is home
on short visit, and from all appearan.
ces Wheeling air must agree with him.
Mr.. Prayer, one OF our leading mer
chants, is seriously III. T.
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A Blazing Burg.

WArGRBUR0, CoSS., February lS-
The button shop OF the Scovul Manufac-
turing Company was burne this morn
ing; loss. 500 900; insurance. Sl25, 900;
300 hands thrown out ot employment.
While the tilmes were raging second
alarm Was sounded, and the large fac
tory OF Meiggs & Trott was discovered
on fire, but slight damage was done.
which is fully covered by insurance. A
third alarm came from another district,
but the flames were soon extinguished.
Great excitement prevailed.
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Advice to the Irish.

DUBLIN. February l2.-The Nationai
ist press denounce the arrs Of Daviu,
but there is marked mode 4 ton |, ih
tone of tho articles. They advise Land
Leaguers to stand 'at and not to leave
the county; fight would, they say, give
more satisfaction TO the z ,vernment than
their arrest. Their kindred 10 I. merics
wto have contri.ut d largely towards
the Land Lssguers iupd will naturally
not be pleased at any thing like = stam
pede from Ireland to escape from tyr.
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Gen. Herman Uhl Accidentally Kills
Himaelf

Nrw YoRx, February I3.-Gen. Her.
man Uhl, formerly business manager Of
the New York Siaas Zeifung, and .
prominent member Of the National
Guard, accidentally and fatally shot
himself this afternoon at his home No.
l40 East Sixteenth street His family.
consisting of mis- wife and three children,
were preparing for 9 drive in Central
Park, and General Uhl, with bis
brother.in.law, Otto Sortorious, was
cleaning some small arms in the back
parlor, and Gen. Uhl remembered are
volver in a closet OF the psrlor which,
he said. needed cleaning. lie went to
the closet, and suddenly the report OF n
pistol rang through the house, and Gen
Ghl staggered out Of the closet holding
his hand on his left breast, and gasped.
run for doctor" lie slowly ascend.
ed the stairs to his bed room, and ex.
pired in a few minutes.
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THE NEWS
or the Day I'm Pithy Paragraphs.
Domestic

D1mcsllC-
Professor Kehnroth, OF DR.. Buchan.
ans College, Philadelphia, was sentenc-
ed to one years Imprisonment for issu-
ing bogus degrees.
The Shenandoah Valley. Va, is
threatened with serious floods. The
streams are unusually swollen, inter
rupting the mails in many directions.
A huge tank Of the Standard Oil Com
pany exploded Saturday morning with
tremendous force, and Immediately ig-
nited The tank contained 5000 barrels
OF nsphta.
General Manager Cnas. T. Hatch, OF
the Minnesota aud st. Louis railroad,
has resigned to become General Super
intendent OF the Chicago, st. Paul and
Omaha road.
At Cincinnati John Logan, a thief
who was shot in a quarrel Friday morn
ing by John Crown, haakman, died OF
his wounds Saturday. John Crown was
arrested charged with murder.
VIM. +. Harding has received iOr-
felt 10 match Peter Lswler. pugilist,
against any man in the world, and the
challenge has been accepted by Joseph
limerick, OF Baltimore, on behalf OF some
unknown.
Notwithstanding 5000 emigrants ar
rived at New York in January the de-
mand for agricultural laborers contin-
ues, particularly from the west. From
the present indications the arrivals this
year will be as many as last year.
A Richmond dispatch says that MAJOR
William p. Hart, Superintendent OF the
Bertha Zinc Mines and Works in Pulus-
XII county has abseonded. 1t turns up
thatkl5. 900 worth OF his notes bear the
forged endorsement OF Jno. G, Lloyd, a
vel known capitalist
Negotiations were closed Saturday
by which the ID. < 5. +. Il. r., goes vir-
tually into the control OF the Toledo,
Delphos and Burlington. President
Corse, OF the last named road subscrib-
ed Saturday to 5000 shares OF the ID 4
5. +. stock giving him control.
Ex-Congressman Thomas Kinsells,
on behalf of the st. Patrick's Society OF
Brooklyn, cabled to Parnell Saturday,
inviting him to be guest OF that society
at its annual dinner on the 18th Of
March, when there will be an intelligent
discussion OF the land question in Ire
land.
Foreign.
Thirty five thousand colliers are on
strike in Lancashire. The number is
increasing.
A telegram has been received at the
war office from Sir Geo. z. Galley, ask
ing for reiuforcements. A conference is
now being held respecting the regiments
to be dispatched.
Alta long held session, one CabOn, a
Land Lacquer, has been sentenced to
three months imprisonment and bound
over to keep the peace for one year, for
a seditious speech.
A telegram from Berlin states that Bis
narck.. has said: "If the United States
accepts the return TO bimetallic system
Ie would support the representation Of
Ger many in the Conference"
The Memorial DipIOmdiIque states that
the Pope intends to address another let
ter to the Irish bis hops strictly enjoin-
ing them not to oppose the execution Of
exceptional measures taken for the gov
ernment of Ireland.
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STANLEY MATHEWS
Gives Garfield . Little Tahy = Blaine
Booked for the Cs binst

New YORK. February l3.-Stanley
Matthews, Nominated for Justice Of the
Supreme Court ofth United States, wa
in this city Yesterday. A Tribune re-
porter, according to its Sunday morn.
ing's issue, met him in the lobby oil the
hotel at which he Was stopping and
made some inquiries concerning the 20.
litiCal situation. Mr.. Matthews said he
had been so often misrepresented and
his views distorted by political oppo
nents that he had given up public utter.
ance through thepress. As to your In.
quiry concerning the incoming admins.
tration Mr.. Matthews said: IL know
Gen. Garfield. lie will give the coun'
try strong administration. DO not
believe any party could present q man
who will bring about such general salts.
faction from all interests and sections ss
Gen. Garfield will" "Who will com.
prise his Cabinet2" 81 am certain
Blaine will, for one"
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Another Kick Az sinst Consolidation.

Nsw YORK, February l2.-William S.
Williams has begun suit against the
Western Union Telegraph Company and
the u Union Trust Company, based on the
late consolidation of the telegraph com.
pInies. The complaint recites that the
plaintiff is an owner OF one hundred
shares oi Western Union; that the West
ern Union proposes to take the stock OF
the Atlantic and Pacific and American
Union telegraph companies, issuing its
stock iusteal, thus making it Western
Union stock; that it pays for Ameri-
can Union fifteen million collars,
hen il is only worth Sj,000,0O0, and for
the Atlantic and Pacific SS,000,0O0,
when it Is only worth S3,0OO,000, which
policy, it AYERS, depreciates the Western
Union Tine complaint also states that
the amount above the real value to be-
pail these companies is SIS, ,526, $50, and
seeks su Injunction TO prevent the issu-,
ance OF certificates of stock unless the
difference in ,he amount be paid to the
Treasury OF the United States, or if the
stock has been issued, that the directors
be held responsible for the difference.
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Mrs. Psrtington Saws

don't take any Of ths quack ros.rums, as
they are regimental to the human cis-
tern; bat put your trust in Hop Bitters.
which will cure general dilapidation,
costivs habits and all comic diseases
They saved Isaac from a severe extract
OF tripod fever. They are the ne pIu,
Unum OF medicines.
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HEAVY SNOW STORMS.
Snow Drifts Higher Than Telegraph Pol

Snow Drifts Higher Than Telegraph Poles
st. PAUL, February ia new bliz.
zard has aggravated the snow blockade
that has afflicted Southern Minnesota
for two weeks. On the Sioux City road
the snow il four feet deep on level and
the drifts in some places are higher than
the telegraph poles. Herculean efloits
have been made 10 break the blockade,
but the train ut Mountain Lake has been
blocksded ten days. Other roads ale
Iearly as badly of.
A Bad Condition Of Affairs.
MILWAUKEE, February l2-The storm
continues. All trains are delayed or
stopped altogether The wires are work
inv north and northwest. This is the
heaviest snow fall remembered here.
The streets are blockaied. No street
cars are running, and business is gener.
ally suspended. The propellors Depere
and Menviyince in the ice in the bay,
are lust visible. The propeller City oi
Ludington that ieft yesterday afternoon
from Grand Haven, Michigan, must have
been out in the worst OF the gale. There
have been many local accidents OF minor
importance.
Travel Suspended.
Rock ISLAND, February l2. - A
drifting snow storm began last night
and continued until noon 10 day. 1he
snow was piled four feet in many places
The trains are blockaded, travel almost
stopped and pedestrianism difficult No
mails have left here and none have
been received since last night. The
trains here are all unable 10 move out.
Stuck Bare.
SLATER, Mo-, February l2.-The wet
bound Alton train is showed up here,
and there are no propects OF reaching
Kansas City for two days.
Trains Absu doned 10 Kansas
LAWRENCE, Kan, Feb. l3 The snow
and wind storm during the last fJrty-
eiybt hours has been terrific. Business
ia virtually suspended. The snow Is
very buily drifted, and the railroads. are
booked in every direction. A coal train
stuck on the CaIboadslc road, on" mile
ON g e, and las teen sbiLdoLtd. A
| stock train is stuck OH the kansas Pacific
road five miles from here, and an sx-
press train from Kansas City has been
| four hours with three engines running
nine miles. The wagon roads are com'
pletely blocked and farmers cannot get
| in With wood and coal, and the deal. rs
ere neirly out OF coal. The wind par
| tally subslded this evening, and tie
Jury Of the storm seems to be over.
Commute atom Shut on
OMAHA, ME-, February l3. - The
snow blockade has shut slI the roads In
J the State except the Union Pacific
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A Hearty wslcoms to the Ditch pirs.-.

PANAMA, February l2-When De
Lessep's engineers arrived at Colon the
local officers met them and presented an
address. A large croSd MAS collected
and when the project called for "yiyas"
the response was spontaneous and
hearty. The expedition is divided into
districts, sections or departments.
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HOUSE.

Canal Discussion-River and Harbor An
preparation Bill Discussed.
WASHINGTON, February l2.-The bill
reported by the lnter-Oceanie Canal
Company in aid OF the Tehuantepec
ship railroad, Eads' scheme, gave rise to
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Thu To.lera.

HARRIsBuEG, February l2.-Tbet twen.
ty.Hxth ballot for United States Senator
TO day resulted AS follows: Beaver, 81;
Wallace, 81; Baynr, ~, scattering, b
Nochoice and the convention adjourned
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which sent an overland train this morn.
ing, but its incoming train stalled u
miles west OF Omaha. The Burlington
and Missouri road has Eve trains stuck
in the snow. They are feeding and
blanketing the passengers.
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At New Orleans last week, all OF the
funeral professions were in boats. the
town being flooded.
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CAUSED BY THE RAMPANT RIVERS AND

Heavy Snow Storms-All Trains Delayed
and Many Buried in Immense Drifts
Destruction Of Property BY Nigh
Water Reported From All
Parts of the Country.
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LIVE STOCK
Cnioaxo.

CHICAGO, February l2.-Ths Dvos~,
Journal reports hog receipts 6,0O0
head; shipments 600 head. Market
fairly active a1d firm; packing S FOG
5 so; light s. 40Ca5 90; stockers IS 0O(S
5 25; choice heavy s. 60(aG W. Cattle
Receipts LOO head; shipments 3,40O
head. In fair demand and unchanged
common 10 good shipping "a 20Cd4 90,
good TO choice 81 sDCl5 IS; fair exports
s. 50; butchers strong at 81 75ts,4 90
stockers and feeders 81 1904 20. sheep
Receipts 1900 head; shipments ,S0
head. Quiet but firm, fair demand;
common to medium 81 00Ca4 50; good u
choice s. OO(s5 50.
Cincinnati
CINCINNATI, February Live bogl
Firm; common 81 5O(a5 IS; light S5 %
as 81; packing &5 45(s5 IS; butchers
S. s5Ca6 is. Receipts :. 800 bead; ship
ments 100 head.
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oRY oooDA
Hsv Y@t.

Hsw Yoxk.
Nrw Yoar. February p.-Dry Goods
-Busincss 10 quiet, osing TO the stormy
wea,ber. The main features are un.
hinged. Cotton goods quiet; print
oths rising; prints in light demand; (;
yipyhams active, firm and in light sup.
ply; mems woolens quiet and steady.
CrxcryxArr, February I2-Cotton-
steadyatllt. PIour-sironger. Wheat
Strong and scarce; No. 2 red wfeter
CS Co,n-Actire, firm and higher;
No 9 43i(a,44c. Osts-Strong; No. .
mixed 37G37ic. Rye-In good de.
mand-No 29se Pork-Stfong at Sl4 %
1870. Lard Strong at - o2iC9 s.;
steam leaf sl0 90. Bolk meats-
Strong ard higher; shoulders ~ SOc;
clear r;bs 81 C5 loose. Beeon-stroog
md higher: seouldi 70 &C.; clear ribs sc:
clear SIC. wbisky-Dull at u 70. su.
gar-Firm; hards ssaslotc; nAck .
ssc.
ToLspo. I<bruary Il Wheat -
steady: No. 2 white Michigan u OIL B;
No. 2r.d Wabash, spot. 81 06a; ssllsi
March 81 O6i. seller April 81 oet seilss
Nav si OH. Corn-Litile doing; No
2 seller Nay 4lic. OIts-Dull and Don
insl.
P,,rSsrs soa, February le.-Pstroleum
-Du1 crude, United csri6eates easscy
.t 81 ie6ned &c for Phiiadelphsa De
! iiyS g.
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Communication Shp'

OMAHA, NiB, February l3. - The
snow blockade has shut an the roads in
the State except the Union Pacific,
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BUYING AND SELLING.
GENERAL MARKETS BY TELEGRAPH.
nsasy Active At 5 to Pr csat-eevsdh
msas-Quist and Stssdy-FIeu
esaerslly Steady asd Firm
Wheat Strong Hogs
Firm.


Nsw YoRx. February l2.-Aoxsv-
Active at 500 per cent, closing at per
cent Prime mercantile paper 4(Ss Per
cent Sterling exchange bankers' bills
steady at &Sst; demand 4s5i.
Snvzn-At London Slid per ounce;
bar silvsr here llli; subsidiary silver
coin a(9l per cent discount
GovnxMRxn-Quiet and steaiy.