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New-York tribune., 1882-02-17
FOREIGN NOTES.
LoNDoS, Thursday, Fel

LONDON, Thursday, Feb. lb, lSS1.
telegram received from The cable steamer Faraday,
sent on the night of the 18th inst, that all
board are we'll
ukase has been issued appointing Count Schouvalof
or OF the Department OF Appanages in the
Imperial Household.
The Civil Tribunal Of the Seine has given Judgment
against Emile Zoa the novelist, for using the name Of
real persOnnge in his novel - lie Pot BOuille.'
The of the Pieiser Bro hers OF Munich whose
failure has been reported are stated at 81 100000.
composition at the rate OF 20 per cent has been offered
There apprehensiOna that this failure may cause many
others.
While the Queen was driving from the Paddington
Railway Station to Buckingham Palace to-day, horse
ridden by IN ourider became restive and threw him
caused false reports TO be published that the
Queen had met with an accident.
ct. Petersburg journal says that merchant OF
Valano who III custody in connection with the Gus
toms defacatiOns at TaganrOg, has been released on
heavy bail of the witnesses in the has died
suddenly, and another has been shot ut.
At banquet given by the Cuban Senators and
Deputies a Madrid on the occasion Of the Government
eancioung the construction Of the Cuban Central Rail
vav the Minister of the Colonies said the Cuban repre-
settatives should propose reforms assimating the ad
ninistraOn of Cuba to tnat Of the other spanish pro-
Vincea.
MONTREAL Feb 16.-The estate of the late william
Workman not having realized large amount as was
expected, have offered the House of In
dusry TO which $780, 900 left, compromise of 60
per cent The governors have declined the offer, and
demand pavmcnt in ful A local paper says that the
Archbishop Of Quebec has received autograph letter
from the Pope Laval University question: IL also
states that tue missye from HE Holiness is very severe
on Bishop La FleChc.
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THE FAILURE OF KENYON & co.
TELEGR4PHIC NOTES.
A NEW TRUSTEE APpOINTTD.

-
ALBANY, Feb. 1G.-Ihe Governor has appointed
Abraham McKec North Hector Trustee OF the state
Agricultural Experimental station vice Robert Dodge
signed.
THE WOMAN'S BOARD OF FOREIGN MISSIONS.
WORCESTER, Mass, Feb. lO.-Ihe National
WOmans Board of Foreign Missions has been invited 10 hold
annual mseng here April 10 and 20. The invitation
HOUSES IN REQUEST
TROY " Y. Feb. 1G.-Rcnts and real estate in
Troy have advanced greatly this year owing the demand
for dwellings caused by tho great activity In the manufacture
ing interests OF the city.
HEREDITARY INSANITY, PERHAPS.
TROY, Feb. l6-CcOrEc Lyons has become viO-
lently insane death Of aunt. who hequeatled him
$1,000, having dethrOucd his reason LIS iahcT mother,
brother aud grandmother died insane.
THE wILLIsTON SEMINARY TROUBLES
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. FEB. Ib.-1hC faculty of
WistOn seminary At East Hampton has expelled seven
students Most Of the senior class SIN nsuboidnae but
the faculty Is determined not 10 rclent
END OF a MUTUAL RELIEF ASSOCIATION
READING, Penn, Feb l6.-Ihe Equality Mutual
Belief Assoccton Of this city closed Its doors this morning
The each 5000 certificate 500 and each
beneficiary would receive only 81 or %.
DYINGUNDER SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES.
WASHINGTON. Feb. lG.-Mrs. Johanna LOycjOy.
her sister Kate kecie died suddenly at their house,
Fourteenth aud ss Northwest. yesterday The violent
spdsms Of both women caused suspicion that they had
FUNERAL OF DR.. j. T.. HoUARD.
PHILADELPHIA. Feb. lO.-Ihc funeral Of DR. j
Emilio Houad. whose imprisonment in cuba years
Spain took place to-day II is said that effort Will
secure the eOpening OF the claim against the spanish
for loss ~ property anl damages ~ character
sustained by the late Dr.. Aouari.
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REPORT OF INDIAN COMMISSIONERS.
w ,surNcToN. Feb. 16.-The President trans


mtted TO Congress to-day the annual report of the Board
of Indian Commissioners for the year 1881 The report
saws that with the exception OF the disturbance III New
Mexico and Arizona caused by small band ct roaming
Apaches the Indians have continued peaceful ana nave
made commcpdablc progress in various pursuits OF III
dustry The results Of indian labor for the past Twelve
vears-since the beginning Of the peace policy the
Board saye show an increase Of the products OF the fo
nv Indian labor Of nearly twelve fold and IL Is cohn-
IDENTIFY predicted that the time not far distant Wheh al
semcvlizcl Indians will be sefsupporting and the few
tribes that remain wild and savage will soon follow their
example The Indiar. the report says has no more n-
tural right to live without work than the white man.
though as temporary o1pcdicnt was cheaper 10 1eed
him than TO tlght him: and as have taken away MS
ground il IA no than right that We should
give him support while he is learning 10 lhoor' Inc
Board earnestly renews its recommendations
in favor OF granting lands IN sever
sltv TO Indians. This will measure greatly
encourage productive industry among them Inc Bofn
indOrscs all that is contained IN thc report o
the Commissioner Indian Affairs upon the succi OF
the extension of law and government all the Indian
res ,ryaOns The Indians should not he lct without tue
protection and the restraints OF legal tribunals o justice
and no distinction ought be made between Indians ana
other races with respect TO rights and duties.
Considerable space devoted 30 the subject OF schools
for Indian children So much has been accomplished by
iOns the many friends of Indian civilization IN recon-
mendng sufficient appropriations to establish oher III
stitutions like character In addition 10 tfalnlug
schools the Board urges Congress 10 provide ~" Com
missioner OF Indian Affairs with much larger sclooI
fund used in educating the 10000 lniah chliufeh
nov Ignorance.
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FRAGNENTS OF WESTERY NEWS.
END OF A STRIKE AT CHICAGO.

END OF STRIKE AT CHICAGO.
CHICAGO, Feb 16.-The strike Of the Pull
man Car Companys employees is practically at an end.
CONNECTING TOWNS BY TELEPHONE.
MADISON. Ind, Feb. 16.-Tclephonic COM
mnicstion was established to-day with Milton Carroll
ton and Frankfort, KY. and all intermediate towns Of
Thc Kentucky River The OhiR River is spanned by "a
wire stretched from bluff TO bluff, 400 feet above the
level of the water.
THE PROHIBITION MOVEMENT IN MINNESOTA
MINNEAPOLIs Nlnn., Feb. 16.-The Mass
Constitutional Prohibition Convention concluded its la
bors to-day after the adspien OF resolution urging the
state to adopt constitutional amendment prohibiting
the manufacture, importation and sale OF Intoxicating
liquors a beverage.
INVESTIG ATING LAKE RANSoMS DEATH.
CHICAGO, Feb. 1G.-The relatives of Lake
Ransom. who the morning of February o, found
dead at Hinsdac, pushing an investigation New de
volepmen have been made which, asserted entirely
dsposn OF the suicide theory. Ransom had an nsuranc
on his life of $4,000
THE FAILURE OF KENYON & co.
CHICAGO, Feb. 16.-Thc firm of H. q. Ken
yon Coz which suspended yesterday far as could he
estimated last night had up margins to The amount uf
about $2jO0O0. They now owe $4,000 They are
long 4. 100000 bushels of wheat They began buy
ing at Sl.37 Mr.: Kenyon Is Ill in the East. He is
nephew Of Henry Keep Mr.. Morgan, member of the
firm last night said that they confidently expected
pay 100 cents the dollar and to continue he busness
500
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HELENA rHREATENED WITH Il FLOOD.

CINCNNATI, Feb. 16.--A dispatch from
Helena, Ark says heavy gale prevailed here this
morning The waves the river were three to four
feet high and poured the evee in front OF CONNER
cal-row a fearful rate The greatest damage occurred
at Main and Yorkss and it with difficulty thai the
flow the leyee at that point cond be pre-
vented Between and o'clock the city fire bells
vigorously rung ard merchapts and others FASTENED 10
the scene OF the threatened dang The wind died
away o'clock this afternoon he surface of the
river calm. In the vicinity OF The iron Mountain
aud Helena Railroad station immense force OF HANDS
engaged in hening the evee which is cOnsid
cred to be in very weak condition.
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THE NATIONAL CAR COMPANY.

ST. ALBANs, Vt, Feb. ia special meeting
ofstockholders OF the National Car Company was held
to-day President Lansing Mills presiding Nearly forty
stockholders representing 1222G shares. were present
II was unanimously voted issue 81 100000 worth OF
new stock and SSOOOOO OF per cent ten year bonds
The stock and bonds to he issued to stockholders
~ tho record of March d. pro ratu at 7j per share for
par value FlOO and the bonds at par ouI uO'h
To be taken. If either. ~ 90 -,
foot 20 ton cars which needed by the new Cana
dian combination forming line to Ottawa GeOrgan LAY
and The West and also III erecting car-shops Tor tAe
pnm
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couBiNIyG ELECTRIC LIGHT INTERESTS.

BosToN, Feb. 1G.-It is reported here that a
big monopoly the electric lighting business is likely
soon TO be established although the gas companies may
be powerful euoughto protect the public from serious
II is stated that the consolidation OF the
American Electric Light Company OF Boston, Win the
New-York corporation bearing the same name, an
noupced this morning will probably he followed by
SSrnbnation of the electric ght interests throughout the
couttry The scheme however, n regarded a. rather
cou,nrsbcnsve The companies IN Boston have already
con,bned TO light the public streets ard squares.
New-York tribune., 1882-02-17
GUATEMALA AND MEXICO.

WASHINGTON, Feb 16.-SenOr dc ZamacOna,
referring to statement that information bad been re-
ceyed by the Mexican Legation TO the effect that Guae-
Iuaa agreed cede portion OF its territory to the
Mexican Government, said to-day that no such infoTa-
ton had reached him. He said that he had understood
that there question about the proprefy OF cedlng
10 Mexico two Guatcmalan counties which seemed more
proucrly part of Mexico than of Guatemala. owing TO
their being Mexican In character, population ano ecDnS
SeBor ZamaCOna however said mat he had no reason 10
suppose the counties had vet been ceded 10 Mexico" ana
that lie had received communication ircm any source
bearing upon the subject.
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SERIOUS FIRE AT LYNN. MASS.

BosTON, Feb. 16.-The fire at Lynn, Mass,
late last night proved more serious than at first re-
porCed. The fire caused 10y gas explosion III Id
ward Evans fixture STORE AOnroe-s in tie lower
portion Of Charles g. Cark's building the upper portion
Of which usci for morocco manufacturing purposes
The flames communicated TO the adjoining building
owned by W. a. Kelly. The adjoining building was Occu
pied by W. A. Kelly morocco manufacturer, McFaraEe
IL Co printers, aud hers ia KS building and that
belonging to Kelly gut ed c. q. clark Co.'S
total loss upward of 10000, fully covered by nsur
The buIlGng in viii the fire discovered
worth $500. k,iy's building worth about the
same, and the loss is fully covered by insurance.
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AT THE FEDERAL CAPITAL
non,oS or NATIONAL INTEREST.

FIXING THE NUMBER OF RErREshNiAdiehswihh ,d, r,,'
SENATE PASSES THE AN'l-Mo'NoN AN DILL
PLANNING A NAvY-REVENuE MATTERS
The House of Representatives YESTERDAY
odonted an amendment to the Apportionment
Tbe Senate passed the Anti-Poygamy bill.
An important conference was held at Wash
;ncton Wednesday evening to consult about
tbe best means of securing nucleus for an
American Navy. The Commissioner of Inter
nal Revenue gives startling figures in stating
what losses would be occasiOned by proposed
reductions of taxes.
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REPORTS FROM DIFFERENT POINTS.

CHICAGO, Feb. 16.-Early this morning fire
occurred in c. F. Perioat & Cos fur store. The stock
damag ged the of $4,000 or 100000, and
the building, WI ich is owned by Ely Co.. injured
to the amount of - 900.
TROY, Feb. 10. The large barns owned by John Ash
ton at Centre, White Creek township burned this
morning The loss will amount to several thousand dol
lars
CINCINNATI, Feb lG-A dispatch TO The TD'eSStdr from
Louisville, Ky. reports the destruction by fire of Ehr
Cones wholesale confectionery and motion establish
ment this forenoon The loss is 100000 Insurance.
$4,000. The building owned by Mrs. Mary Tyler
The loss is $4,000 insurance, $4,000
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MCRDERED BY HIS DAUGHTER.

Rock RAPIDS Iowa., Feb. 16 Yesterday be-
fore the Coroncrs jury engaged in investigating the
der of John Lanahan who was killed while sitting
a window In his house saturday night, Margaret
the murdered mans eldest daughter confessed that she
shot him She also implicated her mother, her sister
Anna and the aters lover As to the motive for the
crime Margaret testified that Birch wanted 10 marry
Anna father refused TO give his sanction
To provide wen for them. The mother and Anna cor
robOrated this testimony.
Birch at time lived with the family and driven
from the house by Mr. Lanaban, who suspected him OF
immoral conduct. All the persons implicated under
arrest.
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BOSTON INTERESTED IN FOX HUNTING.

BOSTON, Feb. 16.-BOston is to initiate New
port in the matter Of fox hunting. Hugh Allan is the
originator of the project About sixty young men from
Bostons best families have joined the club and is
dersood already twenty OF this number have agreed
initiate the custom in England by following the
hounds dressed in scarlet coats, knee breeches etc.
Among leaders in tue movement j. Nom gOmcry
sears the young millionaire of ExMayOr Prince.
Hugh K Morrison, Francis Seabury and Hugh Allan,
who will he Master OF the club. Hyde Park in Brook
line Will be the headquarters Of the club. professional
English huntsAan Will be engaged The hunt viii take
place in September, October ana November.
New-York tribune., 1882-02-17
ROBINSON. KANSAS. DEVASTATED.

ATCHIsON, Kan, Feb. 16.-A dispatch from
Robinson Brown County, Gays that fire which broke
about $50 O'Clock this morning destroyed twelve
business houses hotels the Post Office. the Masonic
Hail. the Odd FellOws' Hall and two dwelling houses
Only in the town Is lrf standing Iue loss
estimated at $4,000 Insurance., probably $4,000 The
origin of the fire Is unknown
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THE ANTI-JEWISH OUTRAGEs.

LONDON Feb. 1G-The Times says it under
stands that the reports Of the British Conss regard
to the Outrages against Jews in Russia about to be
issued by the Foreign Office. The evidence is clear
garng scrOus outrages Had the authOr les used the
necessary force the outrage might have been confined to
very narrow circle. Tie Jews still remaining in Rus
sia are reluctant to fun information in regard TO
them.
Mfr. +. u. MOcoatta has contributed $1,000 TO the
Jewish relief fund.- and Offers to contribute per cent
on any gum not exceeding 9l,O00O00 collected within
two
New-York tribune., 1882-02-17
4 TRIM FALLS THROCGH A BRIDGE.

BELvIDERE, n. j., Feb. 16.-While a loaded
coal train on the Delaware, Lackawauna and Western
Railroad was passing an iron bridge known as
Bells Bridge" abeut twelve miles north of this place.
this morning. the bridge suddenly gave way precptat
in nearly onchalf OF the into the creek fifty feet
below one brakeman slightly injured The acct
dent completely blocked the freight and coal trafhc Of
around the broken bridge Prompt measures are being
taken TO build a temporary bridge.
New-York tribune., 1882-02-17
THE POPE AND ITALY.

ROME, Feb. 1G--The Pope has addressed a
very grave letter to the italian bishops commanding
them in view o. the dangers surrounding the church. TO
increase their activity, encourage Catholic societies
among the lay, 30 develop the catholic press and TO
advocate boldly the temporal independence OF the Pope
New-York tribune., 1882-02-17
AN IRISH POLICEMAN SHOT.

DUBLIN, Feb. 16.-A policeman was shot
dead the town Of Galway last evening, il is sup
posed, in consequence OF personal ilwil There have
been no arrests in connection with the murder
number OF tenant farmers OF various counties in Ire
land to day performed such agricultural work
necessary Mr. Parnells farm at Ayondale, County
Wicklow.
New-York tribune., 1882-02-17
CRIMES AND CAsUALTIES-BY TELEGRAPH.
A IfUMANE BOY DROWNED.

A HUMANE BOY DROWNED.
SYRACUSE Feb. I6.-James Gere, age thirteen,
Wa drowned last evening the Osweso Canal while attempt
nr TO rescue companion who had accidentally iaeh INTO
the water
A FATAL EXPLOSION IN 4 QUARRY.
GIoUCFSrER Mass, Feb. l0-By the explosion OF
re i'm tbe Rockport granite quarry, in ROckport to-day
viiasn odgion of Lanesyle, killed, aud Charles T.
Crocker severely injured.
FOUND DEAD on THE TRACK.
NFW-HAVEN Conn, Feb. 16.-Ihe dead body of
Ion Rul.y boaman employed by Mr. Beattie at Leetes
Iani Mas found 10 day The track OF the Shore Line Ra
ri III leers lsasd station y IS supposed That Bulkey
,xas ,rtnk and fell "A train and vas run over.
CHEATING A SOLDIER OUT OF HIS PENSION.
TpFNToN n j. Feb. lG.--ln the United states
Conr to.day a Camden lawyer. Hewitt. pat trial
charged deaudng soldier out Of the greater part Of
~. usoson that thc total the
on was s630 VI which the soldier received only 500.
New-York tribune., 1882-02-17
SUPERINTENDENT Agar REFLECTED.

TRENTON, n. D., Feb. l6.--The State Board
Of Education met here to-day to elect state supern
tendent of Schools place of T. b. Apsar whose term
had expired There several candidates for the po
stion but Mr.. Apgar reelected the first ballot,
receiving 4 votes TO j. n. Voorhees, of SOmerset,
and for L. NJ Harrison, OF Essex
New-York tribune., 1882-02-17
HALF 4 CROP or ICE GATHERED.

PoUGHKEEPsIE, n Y, Feb. 16.--The thaw
continues and tonight rain-stom is in progress All
the ferry open except two and they will prob
ably be open The ice harvest Is practically
ended with half crop housed. In the vicinity Of
hn.a anI
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struction of the ships and upon the armament which

structon Of the ships and upon the armament which
they should carry. ,. .,ao.d ~,
The Committee OH Naval Affairs to-day was engaged ON
an inquiry US TO the policy Of completing tne , sn nun s
iOrs the contracts f0r which were snspsue - Ph,jadcI
or five wears ago. John Roach Mr.. Cramp, OF Inihuc
phia and Mr.. Ganse, OF the firm of Harlan os nayc
worth of Wmil gon Della ware, all OF when lrIs Jaw
still i'm their yards monitors Oh when WoIk wls sue
pended gave information to The committee as TO nc
ditiun Of those vessels and recoinmehueu 'h' 'H''
should be completed.
New-York tribune., 1882-02-17
YOUNG WOMAYS DISSERTATIONS

Officer Woodruff arrested in Duane-st., near
Broadway last evening, young woman, whom he took
10 the Fifth Precinct station. In her possession were
letter dated az Harrison station, this state,
and n two-ounce bottle which had contained
oxallo acid. she gave her name as Martha
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Trimmer and her age nineteen The letter was signed
by ?" Frank Field her dear friend" The girl taken
TO the Chambers Street Hospital where stomacb-pump
applied aud her recovery assured She said that
she had taken two and half of ONalic acid and
determined to Kill herself in the future If she failed
New-York tribune., 1882-02-17
TIE MlRDI GRAS At NEW- ORLEANS.

NEW ORLEANS, Feb. 1G.-The city is rapidly
filling with strangers, TO be present during the carnival
season. Since Monday all efforts obtain rooms at the
hotels have failed. In many cases more than 800 per
week is charged for rooms in private houses
New-York tribune., 1882-02-17
THE STEAMER SARDLNLAN.

PORTLAND, Me-, Feb. 1G.-Tbe Press says
ave were in stating Yesterday that the steamer
sardnian had been towcd into Movile. The news
from the Merchants Exchange, but the
Exc gel informant mistaken"
New-York tribune., 1882-02-17
RUSSIA AND THE VATICAN.

LONDON, Feb. 17.-The Standards CORE
spondent a, Rome says: Russia, iii her negotiations
with the Vatican requires the price Of peace liberty
for the church in Poland that church shall not pre-
tend b. called national and that the P0ntif shall use
rel giOus sen tmcnt to foster SlaYsnn."
New-York tribune., 1882-02-17
EXPORTING WHEAT FROM ST LOUIS.

ST. LOUIS, Feb. 16.-Ihree hundred and
twenty thousand bushels Of wheat were sold In TINS
market Yesterday and today for Immediate export IL
i,t m to NcuOrleans the first tow leaving here Sat
rrJav aud thence 10 Liverpool at once, the ocean
freignts and tonnage having already beth arranged
New-York tribune., 1882-02-17
REAT COLLIERY EXPLOSION.

LONDON, Feb. I6.-An explosion 0ccurred IN
a collery at Trmdon Grange, Durham to-day, by which
I2O persons were entombed in the thirty of the
Imprisoned workmen have been rescued The foul gas
resulting from the explosion caused the death OF four
prrsous in another collierv two miles distant.
New-York tribune., 1882-02-17
THE PARIS BROKERS.

LONDON, Feb. ia dispatch from Paris 10
The T,qiy Ne,rs says The official brokers command
surplus of 50 OCO 900 francs about S3O0OO,o00l em
n owed caDal.
New-York tribune., 1882-02-17
THE SPANISH PILGRIMAGE.

MADRID, Feb 1G.-At meeting of the
Council OF Ministers today King Alfonso informed
thot the proposed pilgrimage might be considered at an
end.
New-York tribune., 1882-02-17
SENATOR JACOBsS SECRET.
lBY rELECRAPH TO THE TRDUSE.I

ALBANY, Feb. 16.-It seems now that the
fact which Mr.. Jacobs dares not reveal al present s
simply thar the Tammany faction offered e
large amount of spoils Tuesdav TO act
with the other Democratic organizations In
the Legislature and declined the prefer.
Senator Jacobs states that he met secretly
Messrs. Spinola, Kearney and Nichols, aud
stated what concessions would be made the Tammany
Hall members The Tammany commissioners seemed
favorably Impressed with these terms but postponed Civ
ing an answer TO the proposition till the following
ing. In meanwhile according to Senator Jacobs,
they went of to the Republican leaders
and made far better terms Now Senator
Jacobs desires TO gain the consent of Messrs.
Keaney Nichols ana Spin0a 10 MS making public
the terms he offered Tammany. Upon both sides there
pledge OF secrecy senator Jacobs suspects that
the Tanmany members of the Legislature we're not in-
formed OF the pums promised them II they would
vote with the regular Democrats
New-York tribune., 1882-02-17
THE ATTACK on COMMANDER SELBY.

CoysrANrrYOPLE, Feb. 16.-A body of Turk
sh troops has arrived at ArtGk Commander sebys as
sal ants have Eeeu arrested
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1882-03-12
Died

Saturday, March ii, at o'clock a. M, of
scarlet fever, the infant daughter third child
of G. B. and Annie Coomes, aged years,
months and days. The funeral occurred
yesterday evening, and the remains were in
serred in Gray cemetery.
The sympathy and coincidence of all our
citizens go out most heartily for Mr.. Coomes
and his excellent wife in this hour of excru-
tiating sadness and sore bereavement Less
than one month ago, February II, their eld-
est child, Charlie, bright little boy, died of
the same disease, and their second and only
remaining child, Nsttie, is very sick with
the dread fever, but is now doing well. The
prayers of all good people will ascend to-
day in behalf of the little one that it may
be left to the fond and loving parents, if in
conformity with the Divine will.
Lynchburg papers are requested to notice
| the above deaths.