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The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1882-03-01


| CAIRO, Feb. q. Private despatch
es Just received from Khartoum
make known for the first lime the
facts concerning the successful ris-
ing in the Soudan of the so-called
Fl Mehdi, or the Messiah of IGlam.
! A few months ago FL Mehdi, or
Sheik Mohammed Ahmed, turned
up near Cover, on tie White Nile,
and for the second time defeated the
Egyptian troops sent against him
and killed 120 of them. The Mehdi
then proceeded to Geb-el-Zodir,
situated about six days march from
Fashoda, strong military post on
the White Nile, midway betwe
Khartoum and Gondokorro. Rahsid
Bey, Governor of Fashoda, having
secured the alliance of the Shillook
tribes, marched out with 800regular
troops, armed with Remingtons to
attack the Mehdi in front, while
about 200 Shillooks, commanded by
their King in person, started out to
cut off the Mehdi's retreat.
About ten miles from Geb-el-
Zodir the Mehdi, with his Bagara
Bedouins, fell unexpectedly upon
Rahsid Bey and utterly defeated
him. Three hundred Egyptians
were killed, and Rahsid Bey himself
was slain by Mehds's own hands.
The whole affair lasted only half an
hour. The Mehdi then turned up
en- the Shillooks, and after SAN
culinary conflict, routed them
and killed FaiKien, the Shillook
King, and his entire suite. Fashoda
would also have fallen had not
Zeigler Pacha, with SOC Egyptian
troops arrived by forced marches
from Kordotan just in time to
strengthen its Notifications that the
Mehdi prudently declined to attack.
With the exception of a few forti-
fled stations the Mehdi is master of
the whole country and is backed by
the whole Bagara tribes, numbering
about 10000 fighting men. They
are armed with double-barrelled
percussion guns, but their chief
weapon is a remarkably long, heavy
and admirably-made lance. They
are excellent horsemen. Everything
will remain at a standstill in the
Soudan until the arrival of reinforce
ments from Cairo, which have been
imperatively demanded. The pres
ent Egyptian army, however, is by
no means anxious to serve It's
country in the field, where, when
ever it has done 80, it has always
justified Colonel Gordon's conclu-
sion that it is utterly useless for any
thing except internal commotion.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1882-03-01

ALLENTOWN, Pa, February 2S.-
Joshnuman's large -four mill was
burned out at 6 o'clock this morn
ing. The loss on the building will
amount to $4,000; insurance,
$500. The loss on stock is 5000;
insurance, $1,000. Just before the
arlarm OF fire the safe was blown
open by burglars, who secured $50
in money and decamped. 1t is be-
lieved that this explosion was the
cause of the fire.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1882-03-01

HARRISBURG, Feb. 19.-Five mask
ed burglars broke into the farm
house of Michael Ulrich, five miles
from, here, last night. They over
powered Mr.. Ulrich and his wife,
and with drawn pistols compelled
the old couple to diyulge where
their money was concealed. Ihe
robbers secured over 500 in cash.
Nothing else was taken.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1882-03-01

THE Congressional Apportion-
ment bill fixes 325 as the number OF
members of the next House, an in
crease of 33 over the present men,
bership. Maine, New Hampshire
and Vermont each lose one member.
The gains will be as follows: /: Geor-
gia, Illinois, Kentucky, Massachu-
setts, Mississippi, Missouri, New
York, North Carolina. Ohio, Penn
sylvania, Virginia, West Virginia,
Wisconsin, each 1; Arkansas, Cali
fornia, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota,
Nebraska, South Carolina, each 2 I;
Kansas, 4 /; Texas, 5. AS between
the old geographical lines of North
and South the losses and gains are
nearly equal, the North having a
clear gain of II, the South 16. The
Western States gain 20 of the 33
new members, showing that the
transfer of political power is tending
in that direction. The New Eng
land States sustain a clear loss of
two members. The Middle States
(New York, New Jersey, Pennsylva-
MIA and Delaware) gain two. The
balance of the gains go to the West
and South-Texas leading with five,
and Kansas with four.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1882-03-01
Two Boys Instantly Killed.

SCRANTON, Feb. 22.-During tn,
absence of the miners YESTERDAY
from the Sloan colliery, in this city
two boys, named Hiram Watkins
and Billy Arnold, while in the ac
of removing powder from one Of tht
chambers, were blown to pieces by .
terrific explosion caused by spark
falling from one of their lamps into
about one hundred pounds Of blast
ing powder. Several mules were al
so killed by the explosion and the
mine bas badly damaged.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1882-03-01

THE compact minority party in
the city of Philadelphia seems to
have a field of great usefulness. In
accepting the advice of this journal
to use the Democratic club to break
the bones of the Republican MAORI.
ty the Committee of One Hundred
has shown its wisdom, and it has
obtained the reward of wisdom. As
long as this line of policy is adher-
ed to it will succeed. But there
should be no stop until the next
Legislature is chosen. Until there
is radical reform in the methods Of
city government a spasmodic dis
play of virtue at the polls goes fol
nothing. There is always danger Of
relapse. There can be no lasting Re.
form until we have a Reform Legis.
lature. The roots of municipal cor.
ruption have .been carefully imbed.
ded in the statistics of the State
For twenty years power has been
sliding away from the people into
the hands of irresponsible commits
sions. Municipal management has
been broken up into fragments
with no responsible executive au'
thority anywhere. To be rid of this
state of affairs we must send men to
the Legislature who will insist upon
such changes as will again place the
city of Philadelphia in the control
of its own citizens. With the help
of the Democratic minority and ol
Republicans who prefer honest gov.
ernment to party success, the way
is open to future victories more i'm
portant than any yet contended for
Philadelphia Record, (Dem.)
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1882-03-01

DETROIT, Feb. 24.-The Michigan
Legislature met in special session
yesterday, convened by proclama-
ton of the Governor to consider the
apportionment of Representatives in
Congress. The report of the com.
mission of four gentleman who
have, during the past year, revised
the entire tax laws of the State and
the question of needed relief still to
be afforded sufferers by the forest
fires of last tall, estimated the
amount for the last named purpose,
S265, 900, would carry the people
through to next harvest. The ses-
sion is limited to twenty days, nm
less reconvened by proclamation.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1882-03-01
\ Whole Family in Peril.

SALT LAKE CIrY, Feb. pa
house under the Keeler's Peak, Big
Cottonwood, inhabited by a wood.
chopper named Taggart, his wife
and FIVE children, have been swept
away by q snow-slide. 1t was first
missed this morning. Men have
gone to dig.i out, and recover in
mates alive or dead.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1882-03-01
They Will Kick.

west Chester NHiaxe hecuru.
1t is hard to please the Independ.
ent newspapers. When President
Arthur went into Office the /. n. all
said with i'll concealed malice, nov
he will make a clean sweep of every
body and nut Stalwarts in Office. "
But when President Arthur with
rare good sense didn't do anything
OF the kind, the l. N. rise up and
denounce him as q do-nothing.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1882-03-01

Six years of constant and most
excruciating pain from terrible
sores all over my body, pronounced
incurable by all except DR.. Hart
man. After was reduced to the
faintest ebb of existence Peruna say1
ed my life and cured me. | am en-
tirely well and doing my house
work. Ihad paid the best and the
worst physicians over 81, 600 Ms
Milo Ingram, Allegheny City, Pa.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1882-03-01

A TERRIBLE condition of things is
reported from the overflow in the
valley of the Mississippi during the
floods Of last week. Many lives
have been lost, the loss of live stock,
farming implements, and crops has
been incalculable; thousands Of
people are without food or the means
of sustenance, and the outlook for
the immediate future is very criti-
Ill
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1882-03-01
California wheat .

ST.. LOUIS, February 23.-Three
cars of California wheat arrived here
this morning. being the first lot of
100000 bushels recently purchased
by millers in this city. The re-
mainder is now in transit or is
ready to be moved. and will reach
here just as fast as it can be got
over the road.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1882-03-01
Two Lancaster Men Frightfally Man
gled.

LANCASTER. Feb. 22.-While
party of young men were firing a
salute in honor of the democratic
victory in this city yesterday, thu
cannon exploded, instantly killing
Frank A. Herzag and dangerously
Iiniuring Peter Roehrick. The lat
ter's right leg was torn off and h
is not expected to live. Both mel
were married.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1882-03-01

THE late decision of the Supreme
Court has shown certain infallible
newspapers that there are two sides
70 the salary question, which they
thought they had decided by abus-
ing the Legislature. Of course these
profound newspaper lawyers are
now swearing at the Court.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1882-03-01
Imposssnt Nominations.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24.-The Presi-
dent sent the following nomina-
tions to the Senate to-day j: Roscoe
Conkling, of New York, to be associ-
ate justice of the Supreme Court OF
the United States A. A. Sergean,
of California, tobe envoy entraordi-
nary and minister TO Germany
Walter II. Johnson, collector inter.
nal revenue for Second district Of
Georgia Harry +. Griscom, post
master at Chattanooga, Tenn.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1882-03-01

A CALL has been issued for a
meeting of the Democratic State
Committee, at Harrisburg, on March
ODD, at which time the place and
date of holding the next Democratic
State Convention will be settled.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1882-03-01

season. The open winter has ens-
bled the farmers to do a great deal
of outside work generally Delayed
until spring. This viii largely in
crease the acreage Of all kinds Of
grain, and the outlook is cheering. =
Inter Ocean.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1882-03-01

THE bill to place General Grant
upon the retired list of the Army,
with pay according to his rank,
passed the Senate last week by a
vote of 35 to IL. Five Southern
Democrats voted in the affirmative.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1882-03-01
GLEANTNGs.

THE Dayton Ohio Herald of
Wednesday, the 18TH inst. says !:
"The wheat throughout the Miami
Valley looks splendid. A more fa-
vorable prospect at this season has
not appeared for years"
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economy

THE House Committee on Elec.
tions has decided in the contested
Utah election case, to report to the
House that neither the Mormon
Cannon, nor his opponent, are enti-
tied to the seat, and declaring the
same vacant.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1882-03-01

THE new Apportionment bill,
which will become a law as soon as
it is signed by the President, in
creases the number of members OF
the House from 294 to 325. While
the distribution is not mathematic-
ally correct, it is considered fair
one. The Legislatures of a MAORI
ty of the States are now in session
and can proceed at once to re-dis-
trict them. In any State where this
is not done before November next,
it will be necessary to elect the ad-
ditional representatives on the gen.
eral State ticket. In this State, in
view of the evident intent of the
Democrats and Half-breeds to strike
hands against the Republican party,
we believe that an extra session of
the Legislature should be convened
for the purpose of re-districting it.
Judging from all the evidences OF
general cussedness exhibited by the
Half-breeds at the late elections,
their prompt coalition with the
Democrats against the regular Re
publican nominees when invited to
do so, and the accumulated proof
that they will not keep faith, nor
act within party lines, the suprema-
cy Of the party in the State, and
particularly in the apportionment
may be endangered after the next
election, and it is only in accord.
ance with the rule of self-preserva-
ton to make the apportionment
while the party has the power. Ev-
erywhere throughout the State, in
vitations to, and evidences of a coal
ition between these enemies of the
Republican party looking to its dis
ruption and overthrow are manifest,
and if the Governor sleeps upon his
post until our foes are ready to
spring the mine which they are
preparing, his situation will not be
an enviable one. Eternal vigilance
against foes both within and with
out the party is our only safeguard.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1882-03-01

The Grand Jury at Washington
has found indictments against twelve
members of the Star Route Ring,
among whom are ex-Assistant Post
master General Brady and ex-Sena-
tor Dorsey.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1882-03-01
The Senate has passed the anti.

The Senate has passed the anti
polygamy bill by rira rocc vote.
1t provides that no polygamist shall
hold Office, or be juror or vote. If
this bill becomes a law, Utah viii
hereafter be governed and represent
ed in Congress by Gentiles, or the
Mormons will have to abandon their
hora,pc
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1882-03-01

The attempt to suppress illicit
distilling in the South has within
the last five years cost the lives of
twenty-eight officials and the woun-
ding of sixty-four others. The
Southern Democracy is determined
to have free whisky, cost what it
xx-.11
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1882-03-01

POTATOES from England and Ger
many are now being landed in New
York from steamships at the rate OF
5000 tons per week, and it is said
the importers are making a hand
some profit on them.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1882-03-01

The heaviest appropriations now
being made by Congress are required
to meet deficiencies, created by the
late Democratic Congress failing to
provide for the public service, and
thus attempting to gain credit fol
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1882-03-01

THE vicksburg Herald thinks that
there is not much likelihood of Gen.
Hancock ever again receiving the
Democratic nomination. The tariff
question is now coming prominently
to the front, and by the time Of the
next election will be one of the main
issues, and his indefinite views on
that great question would unfit him
for a successful candidate.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1882-03-01

A FEW months since the " "Inde-
pendent " editors were prophesying
all manner of hasty and proscrip-
tive actions from President Arthur's
administration. Now they are COM
planning oft as too slow"
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1882-03-01

CHESTER, Pa, Feb. 21.-Three
more victims of the explosion oi
Friday last were buried TODAY
making fifteen now inferred to be
pllowed by two to morrow. The
funerals to-day were those of George
n. Taylor, John Doughe-ty and
William McNeal. McNeal's funeral
was largely attended, the firemen
End other societies taking part there
In. Nothing new concerning the
explosion has developed.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1882-03-01

IT was a noble sight to see GeAer-
ais Coffroth and Koontz huddle to-
gether in the same political bed, for
the common end of securing the
blessing of good School Directors for
our beloved old borough.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1882-03-01

The Allegheny county Democrats
have instructed for Hon. Jas. ii,
Hopkins, of that county, for Cover
nor, and they confidently anticipate
his nomination.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1882-03-01

A COALITION of " Reformers and
Democrats at last weeks election in
Philadelphia, secured a majority of
the municipal offices. This has SO
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1882-03-01

THE new apportionment bill which
has passed both Houses of Congress,
and will become a law, gives Penn
sylvania one additional member of
Concrass
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1882-03-01

SERGEANT Mason, who shot at
GuiteaU through the prison window,
is now on trial before a Court Mar
tial in Washington.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1882-03-01

Hos. JOHN c. New entered for
mally upon his duties as AS
sistant Secretary of the Treasury on
Thursday last.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1882-03-01

THERE is genuine sentiment in
favor of Major Brown, of Pittsburgh,
for Supreme Judge, fast growing in
The western countiest of the State.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1882-03-01

Thg best reports come from the
growing winter wheat. Everything
indicates great crop the coming
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1882-03-01

AUDITOR GENERAL LEMON has our
thanks for copy of his annual re-
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1882-03-01

wEDxEsDAr--....-....--.--.- March l. 's's
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1882-01-24
Ouinine and Arsenic

Forln the basis of many of the Ague RENE
dies In the market. and are the last resort OF
physicians and people who know no better
medicine to employ for this distressing COM
plant. The effects OF either of these drugs
are destructive to the system, producing head
ache. intestinal disorders, vertigo, dizziness,
ringing in the ears, and depression Of the con-
stitutional health. AYERS AGUE CURE Is IL veg
etable discovery. containing: neither quinine,
arsenic, nor any 'leleteiiOus ingredient, and Is
un intalIible and rapid cure tor every form of
Fever and Aguc. Its effects are permanent and
certain, and no injury can result from its use.
Besides being positive cure tor Fever and
Aguc in all its forms, 1t is also superior rem
cdy for Liver Complaints. 1t Is an excellent
tonic and preventive, well as cure, of all
complaints peculiar to malariOus. marshy and
miasmatic districts. BY direct action on the
Liver and hillary apparatus, it stimulates the
system toa vigorous, healthy condition. For
sale by all dealers. il3lwdeOd&w
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1882-01-24
PORTEK.S SPEECH.

frequent Interruptions from the Prisoner.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 24.-Tho crowd at
the G:,iteau trial this morning was even
greater than yesterday. Just as Judge
Porter was about to resume his argument
the prisoner fOrestalled him with ram-
bling warning to all "cranks." judge
Porter then went on to argue for the prose-
cution, saying the whole defense was a
sham. He had not proceeded far when
Guiteau broke N, and the Interruptions
became frequent. He called Porter a
winebibber, and made other annoying re-
marks.
When recess was taken Porter had not
concluded.
After recess Judge Porter resumed and
his scathing remarks called forth from
Guiteau such Interruptions as "That's a
miserable lie and you know it, Porter )"
" Such mean, sinking whine as that
is" etc. the prisoner fairly screaming
and showing all the ferocity of 4 tiger.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1882-01-24
Philadelphia Cattle sinrkot.

MONDAY, Jan. 2.--Tile receipts OF live stock
ut the phila.ielplia. stock yards We're: For
head @ hogs, 1850 head. Pre@io%s 'p: west" SEX
Reeves, 3.aD head; sheep, $500 head; hogs
1000 head.
Beef Cattle were rather dull, u the higher
prices West kept the luarket above the react,
Of butchers, although In the retail trade stock
barely held it, own Unless some concessions
made by tie Western ,irOvers prices Of
beeves must certainly go higher rs 1T the
present rates they cannot b.; brought here by
our dealers.
We quote us follows:
5Ilm6c Balls, 4ap5c.
Mich cows were inactive Mt $3O0GO.
Sheep were rather inactive during the past
week, on account of tile heavy receipts, and
prices were Ac lower on the common sra,iea
Extra, 51za61lc; gnoh, 5l4454e; medium, ~
Q5c; common, 3@ic; lambs, lEGT<c
calves, mich, 6I9c.
Hogs were active and prices were steady.
We quote follows:
Extra at lOc; good at 91z@oNc; medium
ut SAsJltc; culls 1t SgSLc.
SALES OF BEEvEs AT THE WEST rHILA DELPHIA
STOCK YARDS.
Martin Fuller Co, 500 Western. 5l56l5zsc.
Roger Maynes, i:o Western, 5!4@sAc.
j. Gnr,7'y MEi,Ise sS MesieGn; I wss SSsc; sosn.
VI. UinI:,m esj Western, 5Aes6zsc; IL Western
acct. Lehman Bros $40.
SIl,mburg Il Paul. 80 Western, 5fl6Lc.
james Clemson 81 Lancaster CO., and W. stern,
LOwcnStcin l. Adler. $50 Western, 51sSlGLc.
q. SchamberS Il Co. l9O Western, 51z4SAc.
Daniel Murphy, Ilj Western, hI6Hc.
II. Chain. jr., 81 Western, 5d6c.
Nj. Levi. l25 Western and Pa, 4xI6Lc.
f. SheetZ, 60 Western 511n6Lc.
+. ShcetZ, - Montgomery CO., cows, 3LIJc.
John McArdie, 800 Western. 51,Gg7c.
Owen Smith, 81 West Va, acct OF /. ". Ins-
keep; IL West Va, acct, OF Van
metre Y Chambers; IL West Va,
acct, of Myers & Houseman q
Western, acct, of J. McClOskey.
5T06Nc.
Daniel Smyth Il Bro I'D WcsterD, 5zGlGLc.
Dennis Smyth 50 5OCumberland CO.. 5lz@Gkc.
BacEnan & Levi. 40 Western and West Va,
506Mc.
Chain ( Caldwell, 20 Western, 5Q5kc.
James Aull, 10 Western. 4Hl8Ac.
Abe Osthcin, 50 Western, 5I@5Zc.
Henry Miller, ~ Lancaster co. 6141l7Ae.
Is. Hope, III Western. 5HGC5sc.
l.. Horn, 20 Western and Del, 3L@5;.c-
DRESSED MEATS.
Dressed Beeves were active at SylOc.
SALES LAST WEEK.
ThOs Bradley, 2l7 head Mt Sl9Hc.
a. A. Boswell 100 TO- ut SQ9Ac.
e.. 8. DengIcr, e7 do. ut S1@Gs31zc.
III. Brown l50 do. at 7LllJc.
Harlan T. Bro, 81 do. mt ~ 0lOc.
}. +. LOwden. 43 10. SL09Lc.
dressed sheep were active.
Samuel Stewart sold SO heal at iIaIzc anu
9G heail dressed lambs at 9QiOc.
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AARKETN.
fhiladelphia Market.

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 2l-Flour firm and
good inquiry; Supernne, o. 7504 Is; extra,
- 5O95 D; Ohio anu Indiana lau!ly
q 5Ol7 .; Pennsylvania family j6 SO
50: ST. Louis do 81 OOa7 .; MinnesOts
Extra, 81 25Gl6 80 do straight, o. 75@.; winter
patent. s. 2JYa7 IS spring do, y 25lS O0
Rye Hour at - 75G5 90.
Wheat strong ami quiet; Del. ami Penn'a
Red, 81 4i1l IL i; 10 Amber. 81 46sI Il.
Corn firm. with fair local demand.
Oats firmer
Rye duh at 93a95c.
Provisions in good jobbing demand.
Lard firm.
Butter-Choice scarce and in good demand
Creamery extra, 4OG &c do good to cEOice, IS
G39c.
Rolls mostly poor and dull.
Eggs scarce and wanted: Penna NC;
Western. 2i025c.
Cheese steady.
Petroleum steady Refined, &c.
Whisky firmer ut 81 "
See,ls-gOOd to prime clover firm Mt SlaO
ga ITO do FlaXseed steady at al SS6PI 3ii
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1882-01-24
THE POLAR WAVE.

Mercury Far Below ZerO IN New York State.
PoUGHKEEPsIE, N. Y, Jan. 24.-Re-
ports from all points on the river and from
tine interior of the river counties tell of i'll
tense cold, the mercury averaging 1G de-
grees below zero. The Hudson is frozen
solidly from Pcekskill north. Two inches
of ice were made last night, and ice cut
ting is active every where north of Cats
kill.
NORWICH, N. Y, Jan. 24.-Thermomt-
ter 333 below zero here this morning.
BosToN, Jan. 24.-Rcports from all over
the East indicate exceedingly cold weather.
At Colebrook, N. H., it is reported almost
uncEdurable. At Portsmouth, N. H., this
morning it was twenty four below.
TORONTO, Ont, Jan. 24.-At Parry
Sound thermometer is thirty-eight below
zero.