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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-09-24
AFFAIRS IN THE WEST INDIES.

ST. THOMAS, Sept. 17.-Thc weather is fa-
vorahle for the crops all the Windward Islands
sANTO DOMINGO, Sept 15.-General Ulysses Hcureaux
was nst allied President of the Republic September l.
He ha, appointed sehOr ScgundO ImbcIt Minister or
Foreign Affairs, and SeuOr Alejondro Gil Minister OF
Finance. 80
General Luperon has contracted with persons in
Europe for a cable between santO Domingo and Jamaica
Cun1.
Arrangements have been made in Paris for the estab
lishucut OF national bank here with capital OF
100000 francs
PoI;r Al PRINCE Sept. 1.-THE Republic is quiet.
The Chambers have prolonged their sttings month
The destructive lire reported in recent dispatches oc-
Cured at MragOane-nOt here, stated i'll the dis
patches.
A fire has occurred at Port Paix involving the de
strucon OF tie prison. Twenty-seyen of the inmates
escaped.
The receipts o. coffee at Port au Prince from January
to August this year amounted to $4,000 bags against
JOO9~9 BAGS duline lc period last year; tho cx
ports amounted 10 Go,213 bags, against lJ3S53 Ddgs
last year.
The exports Of rom the Island OF Grenada from
January | 10 September amounted 10 22.lS7 bags,
against 2l36l bags duIng tnc same period last year
From January To September 10 there were exported
from the Island Of Barbados 53.3&3 hog7Eeads OF
sugar and 3JO73 cf mOiasses against 490l2 hogs
Hcads OF sugar and 81 s2s tuns Of mOasscs during the
same period last year.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-09-24
MOZA kT VETERANS ORGANIZING.

A meeting of the veterans of the 10th
(Mozart) REGIMENT New-YOrk Volunteers was held last
night at Godchaud's Dote No. 800 sixth ave. About
forty veterans present including niue from Massa
chusetts. The regiment was organized by the Mozart
Hall Democracy June 26, 1861 and served all through
the war; Tnc 37th, 3sth 55th 74th, S7th aud l0lst
regiments were consolidated withit The meeting last
night was the st held since the war, and its purpose
was to effect permanent Organization. The officers
elected were President, Colonel NJ VI. Cannon; vice
president, Major A. W keene OF Massachusetts; sccre
tary e. A. schurmaun; treasurer. john Uuger; exc
cutiVe committee, W. H. Wharton, Edward Brown, j. ~
Marshall, G.. \. Schuruann and General l. W. ELgan,
chairman. As the attendance was 50 small II Was de,
cdcd to hold another meeting on OCTOBER - 10 cnr.
more members and To TX date FOR he annual reunion
song written the occasion. sung to the tune
Of Aud Lang Syue.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-09-24
CANDIDATES FOR CONGRESS.

NEWARK, Ohio, Sept 23.-A. b. Clark,
Editor of The Ne,cark American has been nominated for
Congress by the Republican Convention OF the XVIII
District.
FREEPoRr, Ill, Sept. 23.-The Democrats OF the With
District have nominated j. S. Tclnor, OF Rockand tor
the long term and NJ Y Johnson of GaeDa, to fill the
vacancy caused by the death OF X. NJ. A. Hawk.
EAsroN, Penn. Sept. 23.-The Democratic conference
for the nomination in the Xth District held at Sell
ersvie to-day The Lehgh cOnferees refused 70 par
ticpate In the proceedings OF tho conference ON the
ground that the Bucks County coufrees not legally
elected William Mutchler. OF Ea3tOn, was then nOmi-
mated by the Bucks ond Northampton cOnfcrees.
CHARLESTON, 5. Co. Sept. 23.-Gn the Republican Con
vention for the With District result was reached to-
day. One hundred and fortytwo ballots have been had
ana the only change gain OF one vote by f. w. NJ.
Mackey from R0bcrt Smalls. Tne convention has ad-
journed undl Monday.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-09-24
DEMOCRATIC ELECTION INSPECTORS.

Much interest was shown among local poll
tcians yesterday regarding the effect which the mar
mOny" arrangements at Syracuse will haye upon the
appointments OF the Democratic election Inspectors ana
poLcerks in this city. Mr.. Matthews, VINO was tne
only Commissioner at Police Headquarters YESTERDAY
said that had received any word from the other
Commissioners since the conventions He thought that
the number OF delegates from each of the New-IorX 1c
tions admitted to the Democratic State Convention
should be made a basis for the allotment OF the III
spectors and poll-cerks. According 10 such an
arrangement the County Democracy would nave
the appointments; Tammany wOud get oucthrd, and
Irving Hall less than One-sxh It is not Thought Kcy,
however that Mr.. Nichols will consent to suc schee'
Last wear Tammaty Hall named one-haf OF the Dem
Ocratlc inspectors. although JOhn Kelly ana LIS fOoWer
kept out OF the state Convention; irving h hnI
named fourth and the County Democracy OneiOrth
1t said that Mr. Nichols win fight for the same division
OF spoils this year. and that his influence with the Two
Republican Commissioners is stronger than that OF Mr.
Matthews.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-09-24
CELEBRATING IN ANNIVERSARY.

Company G., 9TH Regiment, celebrated its
tlirysevcnth anniversary at Nartines restaurant In
Fifh-ave last evening. large party OF the veteran
cps were present AS well ~ those belonging TO the
company Letters OF regret read from Mayor CleVe
land of Buffalo. General Graves, and General Rogers
CAPTAIN Abrams the commander Of the company, was
unable to at end in consequence OF sickness Answers
TO toasts were made by Lieucnan-ColOnel O. s. Moore
Colonel Crawford. Colonel steele, General Palmer W. J
Florence, the actor, Captain John Kemp. Locke WIN
chester and Harlan. The
sponsos Of Mr.. Florence AID Sergeant Harlan caused
much laughter Among the guests W. j. Peck. Dr.
Howard rinkney, Lieutenant McIain, and Colonel Ja-
q,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-09-24
MEETINGS FOR TVENTY-F!VE YEARS.

The twenty-fifth anniversary of the Fulton
Street Noon Prayer Meeting was celebrated yesterday
In the church at Fourthst and Lafayettepace. Owing
70 the nclemency of the weather. there few per
sons present The services conducted by the Rev
DR.. Talbot W. Chambers Thomas W. Conway told his
own experience as connected with these meetings. The
Rev Me-srs W. +. Crafts Chadwick, and A. A. Remkie
spoke briefly the efficacy OF prayer Atter an ami
yersary composed for the occasion mad been sung
the Rev. T. Dewitt Ialmage delivered short address
Among other things he said that twenty-five years ago
the Fulton Street PRAYER Meeting married 10 the
affections Of the Christian Church and that this was
its silver wedding 1t had reyOutionized the old prayer
meeting which consisted OF three lOng prayers, three
long hylnus and then long wait for somebody 10 say
something. The Fulton street Meeting had cut the
ends .
An historical sketch Of the meetings given by Will
lam f. Dodge, in which he paid glowing tribute to
Mr. IAmphier who established them twenty-five years
ago in the old Dutch Church at William and Fultonss
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-09-24
NEWS FROM FOREIGN LANDS
n,,,,v1r, OCCUPIED BY THE BRITISH.

nAM,ETrA OCCUPIED BY THE BkiIloh.
D,scrssIyG THE RrsrTrLrNENr OF THE CoUNr%. o, r,
,,x,rrsTo FROM THE KHEDlVE-RhNoLo-
- N MrCcA-THE GREEK FRONTIER Q'ho-
.iOv-.rFAIRs IN CANADA AND THE "ESi
INDIES. .1o,
General Wood occupied Damietta yesterday
The London cable letter to lHE TRIBUNE say .
tbot the English and foreign press are III '''c
.h;ck of the discussion on the resettemehV OIL
.Io oorntrv. The Khedve has issued mani
fosto in which he says that he has authorized
General Wolselcy to represent him in restoring
or5cr and Furnishing the rebels. Anyone re-
S,Sin, to assist General Wolseley Will be
,rootcd rs a rebel The Trades Congress IN
Manchester has pronounced in favor OF the
rotioualizltion of the land. The question OF
n,rvins theological opinions is said to nave
hem settled 10y the publication of letter
written by him three years ago. A revolution
has occurred in Mecca; the Grand Sheree1 mas
been dcposed and imprisoned
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-09-24
ITEMS FROM CANADA.

OTTAWA, Ont, Sept 23.-Jamcs Cox Atkins
has been appointed LieuenantGOvcrnor OF Manitoba III
place Joseph EOuard CauchOn W hose term will expire
on October John Christian schultz, VI. D., - to DC
called the Senate from the Province OF Manitoba
a circular from Downing street, London, announces
that the Imperial Government has decided that aliens
naurazed IN British colonies shall. regards their
cain to British projection Of Her Maicsiy's D0nn-
ion, he placed IN futdr' the footing as aliens
natHrazd IN this country under the naturalization act
of 1870
ILis ordered that hereafter sewing machines imported
into Canada shall De appraised and entered at the prce
which they sold at the place Of manufacture by
the agents the manufacturers not at the prices at
which manufacturers supply such agent and the dhiy
shall be levied cOuocIed upon the value
tanned, and not upon lower value.
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TELEGRIPHIC NOTES.

THE NEWJEReEY METHoDIsr CONFERENCE. .,
SoIrru tMHOY. y. j., : pt. 23.--lhc fnTtN-S'cond
session ol the Jersey Annual Conference q" the Mcth
od.t Episcopal huch VII open in the church here On Oco
be. 10.
AN AUSTRIAN BARK CoNDF FMNED.
C,pr NV / sept I3-rhc Austrian bark
trr Wil reach les In a Very lad position. survey was
held 10 day aud she condemned me nun s 'o loss
SECRETARY CIANDLEIrS MOVEMENTS. .
e.cTciary Of h Navy left this morning TO spend sun.
cav n Warner win leave there early next @lohHay
morning for Washington
A SCREW STEAMER LAUNCHED
WUMINGTON. Del, sept 81 lac twin screw
sto.1r Victoria built fOra York firm for the SCUM
%norican radc wa, launched The Iusey Jones toIn'
panys ward this morning She - 1870 feet long ~ eet Do'
GENERAL -HERMAN'S INSPECTION.
SACKETS IAKBOR. y. l., sept, 23.-t'cucTal NhrI-
man Inspected The Madison Barracks is afternoon hso inc
18th regiment ~ infantry undei cnela Wl1oA Wnl.n
Iy,d week ago from Arizona Genciil Shei an aer"hIu
started ON the revenue cutter Manhattan FOR kngstOn
SESSION OF ODD FELLOWS.
BALTIMORE. sept. 23.-At the session OF the tranu
Lodge this morng Of odd FclloWs. the GLOWING Meo
installed Erie j. Lcech ol Iowa Grant ~, Aen} =
Of NcwIrfsry Grand fctay Joshua NasahI Oi 'i"J'
land Grand Treasurer.
TIE BRIG NADIA SAFE.
NEw-OEIEANs, Sept. @3.-Thc b1it NADIA Cantalm
safely 'ars had been ont9a ned arrived nee t9da! S
encountered hu icir september ana y lh' N',s'
was strained and leikng AMI Ost SAILS ana spas an" 'u
her decks swept with heavy seas.
THE sPRAGUE TRUST -,
Providence, k. L.. sept. 23.-ln the Speela,
Of Common Pleas tJd.y suit of trcspass aud elect
men brought b. The Union company AGAINST tenant "h w
pint works estate recently pa chased ny lie n"
t.lst deed aud Ori i In Tat Oao AAe JuIJ On
deTod verdict la favor vi the plaintin.
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FOREIGN NOTES.

LONDON, saturday Sept. y. 1SS2
Six thousand miners IN North stalordshirc nave given
notice Of demand Tor advance OF 10 per cent in
wages.
A dispatch to The ran lfrV Ga-cte from Dublin says
the failure ia reported OF George Zoe Coz distlsrs
Tho liabilities Of the house are estimated at from
100000 10 410O,OOO.
several bundles The iSh WOrlA recently received
in Liverpool by express from America seized by
the customs authorities who held the packages for
number Of day s. ana then released them
The entire German press cOngratnatcs Prince Bis
marck Oh the twentieth anniversary of his entrance into
the Prusan Ministry. The opposition Journals, while
cOndcnulng Prince BlsmaTck's home policy warmly re-
fer to the services he has rendered the Nation
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KILLED BY 4 SrREEECAR.

Car No "a of the Belt line went up Tenth
ave- about o'clock last night with the rain beating
into the face OF the driver, Barney Mcintree. and
preventing his seeing ahead At Forty nintst. tho
iolted and the driver heard a crushing sound. He
stopped his car ana going back found the oJdy OF
neatly dressed about yc feet Zine inches in heigh
with long wnlte beard aud hair, lyDS By tAe rack
II.s left arm was across II, and had
been mauged by the CaI-Wnce,s. Tho driver
summoned officer and assisted him IN conveying the
pody 10 the FOrtysey street Police SatlOn. one
side OF the dead mans face Was bruised u Is thought
that mis- name George W. Wagner, an agent Tor Il
fc insurance COMPANY. The driver 10 kcd up. The
conductor Michael Rowan was aAcn TO tue station but
alterW ard discharged,
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GRIMES AND c4SU1LTIEs-GY TELEGRAPH
pn1soNrns cmAKaEp wIrH MURDER.

PRISONERS CHARGED WITH MURDER.
NUWBURG. y Y, sept. 23.-l be COroners jury IN
the murder case Felix Met arthy. at Vail Gate layo
found verdict against The prisoners Meeker aud haO0h
charging thoml with mutuef IN the ulst degree.
KILLED WHILE WALKING on RAILROAD.
SPRING LAKE, n. J.. sept. 28.-Mchacl Hen
messy pastcrr OF Philadelphia struck and kied 10y
locomotive while walking the peunsyl lVana 'tanioau
track afternoon between ocean Beach ana 7p'hS LASo
AWAGON STRUCK BY \ RAILROAD TRAIN.
MFRIDEN, Coan.. sept. 23-Ine united express
train from Boston, due here AT o'clock Wh8a| stuA
grocery team short distance hom tho station me hlSe
wus led the wagon wrecked anu The dilNer Alphonsc
harcs was twenty-five feet into the ar ne was
badly injured
MURDERED FOR THREATENING TO KILL NAN
NEW-DRLEANs, sept. 23.-N. /. Facklcr, age
sxty carucuter shot dead this morning in iduor
sn0 At custom hOusc-st. ana EXchangealey by j. II ~,
cuA age hlity lCun says facRler mad teae ned 10 Al
him ON sight time FaoAers wno hd lott hn and
Ae lscrO,d his family uOuDle ~ hioull
.CONVItTs NOT ANXIOUS 10 ESCAPE.
ATLANTA. Ga, sept 23.-N bile one henderson
was watching cOnlcts Jasper ckens County 10.
da tree that cut nearly through tcl upon h ana
killed There other guard present Oul thc con
Vols elot 10 escape and wcro found mAns "Ae
thoi guard cAmo ny,
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ACTORS WHO WERE NOT Paid.

What threatened to be a real war followed
the performance of "1he Merry War 10y tile Norcross
Opera Company at the Brooklyn Park Theatre last
nignt The troupe had some trouble about their pay
last week and Deputy Sheriff sedswick present 70
seize the receipts last night in their behalf but he only
succeeded IN getting the score. stormy meet
ing was held In the Oce at which the players spoke
very freely OF the Outrage" Mr.. McClOy the secrc
tyr finally stated that he mad enough mOEey pay all
on account. IL found that some Of the principals
had been paid in full, some receiving as hlgn aH 9iJO
Many Of those who took minor parts were penniless
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-09-24
A REVOLUTION In MECCA.

ALEXANDRIA, Sept. 23.--It is officially announced
from Giddah that the Grand Shcrcef of Mecca has
been dcposed and imprisoned at Taife, where Mid
hat Pacha was a prisoner Abdalah Abfcoun has
been named Grand ehclecf. He is a brother to the
Shercef who was murdered some time ago, as was
then supposed. by orders from the Sultan, because
he WIS nYOTabIc to The British.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-09-24

$50 p. m. The band played Home Again, ana .no
delegates sang rather ragged accompaniment AL
were in good spirits The Thomas Jefferson CLUB bore
q small banner inscribed "Por Governor, Grover CieVe
land" j.
The City Record Grover Cleveland VIII poll 2o,OOv
more votes than any other man could have nomi
mated. lie will be elected"
We are all satisfied" said Excise Commissioner
Mitchell d" II ia good ticket and are all going In
for peace and harmony"
"We could help being satisfied" said Commsslopor
Of Jurors George Caulfed I've are going IN for peace
and harmony now" and he winked knowingly.
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THE FIRE RECORD.
MANY BUILDINGS DESTROYED.

SAN FRANCIsCo, sept. pa dispatch
from susanyilc, Lassen County, states that about
o'c lock this morning fire discovered in a ware
house i'll the OF Messrs. Blum Il Acxanders store
which spread destroying the buildings Of two en-
tire blocks in the b portion Of the town. including
Inc whole OF China town. The loss II PROBABLY over
SljuOJO the insurance is less than 100000: 1t Is
supposed that the ire caused by an lLcendlafy
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-09-24
FIFTEEN HUSsARS DROWNED.

AGRAM Sept. 23.-Whle a mixed passenger ana
baggage train was crossing the RIVER DraVe' near
Eszei, in Austro-Hungary, to-day, part OF the
bridge fell in and the engine and baggage cars were
pitched into the river, dragging with them some OF
the passenger cars containing number of flussars
on a Through Fifteen soldiers were drowned and
thirty others were injured. The cOuplmg-chains
breaking the remainder OF the tram stopped on the
bridge The accIdent Is attributed 10 hlgn water
The bridge is OF wood and is supported Oh wooden
nj
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-09-24
TIE TARIFF CONFUSION IN THE SOUTH

ATLANTA, Ga, Sept 23.-In the session of
the Tariff Commission today free-trade arguments
by j. II. GOss. OF Decatur Ga, farmer and phy
ecian, and BY WO0dsOn Wilson. Of Atlanta, lawyer.
Specimens OF the stalk aud hbre Of the plant
presented by Richard Peters, Of Atlanta. A. g. West,
presIdcnt " The Cherokee Iron Company, made state
Ineut ab.nt te protection Of zig iron, which worth
from SIG to 500 al the furnace and which only
cos min AZ biz works Slo. The commission started ths
afternoon for Savannah.
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LOSSES AT OTHER PLACES.

LITTLE Rock, Sept. 23.-A disastrous fire
occurred at Fort Smith about midnight last night The
loss will reach So, 900 insurance $4,000 the prnc-
pal losers are: william Brcen, merchant $4,000;
General Bamevie three bull tings, $4,000; Dcvlin
Slrrks $4,000 The ire stopped at tie National
Bank of Western ArkanslS
WATFORD Ont, Sept ga large portion of the bust
ness section Of hi, town destroyed by fire to-day
The is r1J.OOO.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-09-24
THE GREEK FRONTIER.

LONDON. Sept. 23-Ihe correspondent of II Reuters
TELEGRAM Company at Constantinoplo reports that
NJ. Nchdof, the Russian Ambassador, having re-
newed his proposal that the Ambassadors meet to
discuss the question of the Greek frontier Count
Corti the Italian Ambassador, has invited the rep
resentatycs Of the Powers to conference 10 be held
on sunday.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-09-24
NOT ABLE 10 DEFEAT SULLIVAN.

BUFFALO n. Y, Sept. 23.-IIenry Higgins,
Of Buffalo weight 1874 pounds, hayin. accepted H. j..
sargent's challenge met John sullivan OF Boston, in a
glove light Tonight He was Knocked out Or time Dy
sullivan ia the third round.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-09-24
4 STEAMSHIP GROUNDED.

SEAvILLE, N j., Sept. 23.-Thc steamship
Nuphar Capain Brooks, from North Shields, England.
for Philadelphia with pig iron and drugs. grounded on
ToUnacnd inlet bar about twenty miles above Cape
NAV M ( O'Clock this morning and now lies directly
across the inlet. She boarded by the crew Of Lille
saving station 81.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-09-24
HEJyY RRoS1S IN THE NORTHWEST

CHICAGO, Sept 23.-Dispatches from various
points in the Northwest report more or less heavy ross
I'm Eastern Iowa. Northern aud Central Illinois and
Northern Indiana. In only few places was the irOst
heavy enough TO injure the corn crop
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rocks OF Montreal and the Toronto club for tho cham
pionship. The match won by the ShanrOcks, 'nsy
taking three games to two. The play was very eVen 'o
games being taken alternately.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-09-24
THE CONTEST FOR SENATOR IN OREGON

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 23.-A dispatch 1ron
Salem, Oregon, says In the first senatorial Gauot To-
day Mitchell (lep) received 80 votes, Prime DemJ 80
aud W. d. Hare H. Three Democrats voted for Mitchell
A second ballot was taken, resulting in 40 votes for
Mitchell. The Joint Convention then adjourned until
Monday"
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NOMINATIONS FOR ASSEMBLY.

SYRACUSE, n Y, Sept. 23.-The Republicans
the st Onondaga District this afternoon nominated
James Geddes for the Assembly Mr.. AIyord's sue
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-09-24
DEATH or Ex-JUDGE ANSON =. PARS0N

PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 23.-ExJudge Anson
Y Parson, died this afternoon at the OF eiGhtythree
wears He Lad a suif rer from paraly SIS for the
Ia-f five wears and ms dcath had been expected for
sOme time past.
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LACROSSE IN CANADA.

MONTREAL. Sept. 23.-Ten thousand persons
witnessed the Lacrosse match to-day between the sham
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-09-24

GOING IN FOR PEACE AND HAhMoNl'
The special train bringing the County Demo
Gratis from Syracuse reached the Grand Cc Dcpo' "'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-09-24

THE Nr.WJTReEY METHODIsT CONFERENCE.
coIr~Ir tNnoY y d. >-pt. 23--Ihc foTt v-S'coud
ceon of tle Ncy Jersey Annual Conference Of the Meth
Dd-t Episcopal huch VII open III the ehu'h mere Oh O'o
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-09-24

The records of the Signal Service Olce. III tho Equi
table Life Assurance Societys Building. bear witness
to the conclusion formed by nearly every one than
the storm of the last two days has been remarkable
one Mr. Merrill, who has charge OF the office locked
last evening as if he thought he had escaped the
weather by several stories. You people down
stars he said, laughngly, TO visitor. imagine
that this Il bigger storm than It is We up here,
with our figures aud records. know the truth wItn-
ont exaggeratiOn OF statement sull 1t is no slight
ram"
The storm of yesterday and Friday is shown by
the records 10 have been the seyerest in point ot
rarely ,xcceded In fact for years past. The storm
Il supposed tO have originated al sea- and may pos
sibly have been tropical Storm Its course north
ward was peculiar Ii first developed Itself TO the
Carolina. Instead of moving up irom tne Gulf OF