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Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1883-01-18
Memorial

At meeting q the Unio1s.Ila Temper
snce Union, Saturday evening. Jan. 9Th,
1852, the following 10 conmemofsuon Of
W. y. Smith, deceased, vrs nJuptsd
WHgEEAb, God IN III. tuanr,r ~i.dom
removed from az Oh D." .--. 1852. be-
death our iircud snJ ro.~orAer 10 the
temperance cause, W. y Smith. There
fore b" 10
Resoired That in hi. death we have
lost one oi the earlirsi worker .l our
union lesHbi,shrd 10 1879, and one who.s
means were ever ready far ihc promotion
u the work.
Kcsoired, That his sterling worth 10 en-
drurrd him D. u that tuHu ,ung mira
and mourn him, though 49, JaR 300 h4tuil.
i'y 70 the deere" oi "llm shate wa,s arr
not d. ours."
Rssoircd, That We tender oar slpcrfe,,
sympathy 70 the widow md the father
Ices Ju thI, their hour ot ..fruv. md ak
them 20 look unto HIM from aa.u alone
c"mnih all comfort IA earth r. tadJr.t trials
and brrrHy"urnts
R's,irea, That copy # lns.a ra-olu-
u"n- be- recorded upon our mlr.ir. and
copies furnished 10 the count, papors for
publication. By order - r.mms,i.e
DH l. a. Kr--EL. Prcs't.
7. 7, TAYLYE, ssry.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1883-01-18

| PLEASANT Gar JorTINGs.-T old
year IL past and gone. with the year
1883 we are still happy and prosperous
/ during the last year we have had many
changes, and tho new year promises slilI
more. Among the new enterprises now
in contemplation, is tho enlargement oi
! Mr. Il. i. Barnes store Bob says hG and
/ his partner will show Us that they will be
able to sell goods cheaper than any other
store in Centre county. The new firm
name Is to be r. Z. Il and j. d., limited
Us both are men Of good business qualh-
cations and very economical We ARE safe 70
say they will DO smashing business.
Our merchants are at war with their
prices, each one trying to underscl the
other, consequently We get our mcrchan.
disc Mt u fair price Hope they will con-
tinuc TO keep up this little game slwhys
for the consumers are all benefited.
Our entcrprisiug friend, Hagg, is run.
ming his siill house and erist mill TO their
fullest capacity good apur and good old
rye are what Goiiieb can justly boast of
our friends Riddle and Kearny wcro
both unfortunate, IA cnch Of them lost IA
valuable horse few days ago.
oar esteemed friend, Henry ZeigIcr, had
a scriou. time for several day, caufe-
too,hachc. Glad to say be is now conya.
Ic-crai
Curt and Tom say they wish their neigh.
bors to distinctly understAnd that they
made their sled for their own use and not
for tho accommodation Of all.
The Judge is su,l doing reasonable
trade IN huckstcring, has still on hand a
supPIy Of his justly renowned sour krou,.
Jos. Roe. says h.. family j. increasing
daily. lie think. be will soon tc com
pelI"d to employ an assi.,aut.
oar great ro-lrru hunter says this has
been worry poor toa.un tor fgI hunting On
account of .o little snow. Hc b. now jub,.
Isn't over lhc r,crn, fan and sAys he viii
aow Show u. that be learned tomc,hinc
while out On the frontier We cIpcc, g.
b" ahl" 70 rcpor. Of hi, grcA, slccc.s 10
our next
oar friend down strco, who recently
s"ut g. the State Capitol say. Ao never
knew aha, the old naaro mean, many
dsp be,~eon ,ho cup and lip. 4nul now be.
.T.HEv r,.Try.- ,.. ,v.. ,....,.... ...
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1883-01-18

WALNUT LIAR HAta RrsroRER. --Ifi
entirely different from 80 dhrrs Itu ~
clear s. wstcr, and, ~ ,fs bame indicates,
if = perfect Vegetable Hair Res,prer. IL
vi immediately free the bead from ths
aandru6. restore gray hsir % iit natural
ol'r, snd produce new growth where Il
tas islleu oG II does nat in any manner
sffrci the health, which Sulphur, Sugar Of
icad, and Nitrate II Silver preparations
have done II uill change light or faded
hair in a few dsys o. : beautiful glossy
brown. AK your drueei.t io' II. Each
bottle l. warranted Smith, Kline & 90,
Wholesale Agents, philsdelphia, aud
Hall \ Ruckel. New York. 4-iy
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1883-01-18

CLERICAL Tickets DIscoSTfNuED.-
The authorities Of the Pennsylvania Rail.
road Company, away bsck in the carly
history Of the corporation, inauguratcd =
custom Of furnishing the ministers Of the
various churches along their line with
what were denominatcd "clerical tiekcp %
The rate charged FOR these ticket. wss two.
thirds the usual fare The privilege was
not asked Tor by the olergymen bui wss
voluntary act by and concession from
the officers Of the company. With the
beginning Of the current year this custom
vas abrogAtcd, or At least so limited In its
application ss TO be Of little practical use
to tho ministers.
So exactng are the conditions upon
which orders for clerical tickets are now
issued that very few clergymop can sign
tho application. In order 70 obtain 8
ticket Of the character named, the minis
ter must certify that be has two or more
charges on the road, and that the paste
board will be used exclusively for the pur-
pose Of his visitations TO those charges
Bishops, presiding elders, and minister
attending conferences or other religious
gatherings must hereafter pay foll fare.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1883-01-18

HrRlrE.urEg NorEs.--On Saturday
Jr.sc Ssartz' hired man brpucd, Mr. $
and Mr. Dorman 10 town. On tho way
homo The horse began to KICK thereby w.
setting the slcich throwing the driver and
several small boy. out.
Tho Methodist arc conducting scrio,
of mee,.nes hero which thus far have not
been crowucd with much success.
Mr. VIM. I. Beck this season drills our
singing class and appears 20 be AT excel
lent hand.
The bible class, which meets every week
IN tho Reformed church, IL conducted by
R"y Shoemaker, whose explanations are
thorough.
Anthony Garner purohased the 4. G.
Grsry property which he intend' to great.
Is improve.
W" are pleased 70 motto" that fortune
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1883-01-18

On the subjoc, Of " Keep your friends -
tho Lock Haven Ezgro" hiss the following
TO say
People who have warm friends are
healthier and happier than those who have
mons. a single real friend is treasure
worth more than gold or precious stones.
Money can buy many ihincs good and evil.
All the wealth Of world could not buy
friend cr pay you for the loss of ore.
II have only wanted one thing 10 make
me hsppy, writes Hszlit,, "but wanting
that wahted everything And sgain.
" My heart shut up in prison. house Of
thss rude clay, has never found, nor will
u ever and, heart too many" We are
the weakest Of fpcnithrins II We lc. one
friend drop of through instienlon, OF LET
one push away another, or II We hold
Rloof from petty jealousy or hcedlcss slight
or rougbneas Would you throw away a
diamond because it pricked you' one
good friend Is not to be weighed agSins,
the jewels Of the earth.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1883-01-18

MUNHIcEST GIFr.-The bell on the
new Lutheran church is simply first class
in all respects. It has very molodious
minor or "a" tone, weighs 7i5 pounds,
and wa. cast at tho Buckeye Bell Foundry,
NanDuscn & Tiff, proprietors, Cincinnati,
Ohio. The entire cost including mount
ing aud fixtures IS between S22j and $3.50
II, L. Duck, E.q, and Mr.. John II.
Frank pay for all and donate the bell to
tho congrcgution.-Mi Milihcin Journal
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1883-01-18

DoxATIoN The good people Of Buffalo
Bun and Centennial appointments, Of the
Port Matilda charge, United Brethren
church, called 81 the parsonage las, Thurs.
day and made glad the hearts Of The min
ister, Rev. L. Cohley, and bis esiimable
lady. They bad = very pleasant time and
left behind them goods, groceries, etc,
amounting 10 over $500
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1883-01-18
ghe Gfutre 2emutrat.
Thursday Morning, January 10, 1885,

CuaRrsroNprNCE, containing important ucwE, solicit
al from auy part ct the county, No communications
Inserted unsas accompanied by the real name Of the
uttt
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1883-01-18

TIE Judg>, Americas greatest illus
traicd weekly, FOR Americans by Ameri-
cans, free from vulgatiiy, sparkling with
wit and fun, should be read by all. Illus
trated by the most able staff Of artists In
the world. "With good will TO al and
malice towards none" published by the
Judge Publishing Company, 80 and SO
North Moore streets, New York. Try 1t.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1883-01-18

On Monday, three dcn,hs occurred
10 tho nrtehbarhnn1 % Mu'hoim, NJ
Pct"rs, 3 gentleman nAo rc,ided with y
k'mFaTi E.q, Mrs B-Ach;, mother a
Mr John BrErht vr,b whom .he bad
been living, and 81 infant child of Roy
G L Weiarumyer, pastor 81 The Evan
reIical charge The remains uf al were
buried yo,t,rdav.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1883-01-18

Mr.. W. d. Blackburn, ~ho viIl be
remembered as the gentleman vhn lss
summer cnnvassod this county IN the in.
,orest # Constitutional Amendment pro.
hibitng the manufacture and sale Of in.
ioIicating liquors, except for medicinal
usos, is doing q similar work now in Clin.
ton county. lie appointments thus far
unaIled are Remove, Tbursday evening,
Jan lsi Lock Haven, Friday and Ssiur-
day evenings, Jan. ~ and - County
convention at Lock Haven, on Saturday,
Jan 20 at 1890, A ~
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1883-01-18

Our young friend, Mr.. Walter Day
ard, Of Bellefonte, who flls prescriptions
and dispenses medicine for the sick at F.
Potts Green's popular drug store in that
place, spent couple Of days in Philips
burg during The holiday season. or course.
he favored us with 3 call. Shall be glad
to see you often, Waiter --PhiApsJurg
Journal Unless an explanation Is imme-
diately forthcoming We shall feel IL our
duty to advise certain williamsport
friends. Understand
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1883-01-18
Local Department..
NJ uarrv Tenls is ont again.


III 'hu u"'H' c-i,,,
:. Mu,or
r,...i,..,;, ~, Ntotbo5i.t church
.I,i -.
n. y y y,,s1a has openod n new
.,.-o., C,h,r,
n, II NciJirb, Of Woodward,
,a. =, ,,w, y, SATURDAY.
Mr.. l.. b, Frank, of Rebcrsburg, has
been appointed mercantile appraiser.
Nr s,1 Mrs Calvin Smith have our
,h.,L. c,- , hovrf oakland confectionery
NJ = WILLARD Miller prrsch,i II,
-, N,,ho5;., church las, Friday oycnlng.
r..
=, - v. -, ,r,'.r,-.. h, 81, ir-
s'u' l,'7'' $40. ,,..... ft.,.
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Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1883-01-18

On Thursdny Of Last week as Mr.
james N, Van Ormer was assisting in
loading sleighs on = wagon he fell out
over the end-gate pulling one Of the
sleighs after him, both falling 70 the
ground in confused heap. How he es.
capped being seriously hart Is = mystery
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1883-01-18
Application for License.

NOTICE is hereby given that the
tnliouing named psTsans have nlnd their psti.
tions tor Lcense in the oos - the eefk ~ 9sbefAi
Qaattef Session ~ she reace in ana So sAA county
and thu application uiil e made 70 the est suiaas
ssf said cNuft e. grant the same
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1883-01-18
MARRIAGES

ApRoEt,--sHAHp.--nn gsu. II. Iess ~ Rer q u
Fsneparkef at thA " 2. psfsauAee NJ eaalnsi II
sprovl. u Herttry. aaa hiss MARY a Siamr, eg
Zion. this county.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1883-01-18

Bulletin, number 2, issued hy the
President Of the STATE College, has reach.
Cd us, and il ~ accoun, Of experiments
made on corn and oau in iEc use If fcr.
uliz"rs. II is not practical 10 condcnse
into the limits Of this sriiclo much or anv
Of the Information given, but it il II 8
nature 20 important, that every farmer who
has DO, received a copy should sidrcss
Prof Aikcrton At once, who will see 10 it
that those applying arc supplicd
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1883-01-18

MIR james Boyer, Of Boalsburg, came
up from Lock Haven, Tuesday morning,
looking 10 sleepy We hardly knew him.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1883-01-18

-Wilton, McFarlano & Co., call attcn.
uon 60 The only reliable Ready Mixed
Paint IN the market The Pioneer Pre-
pared Paint is not only superior 10 any
Ready Mixed Paint sold but rivals pure
white lead in iu smoothness in working
and durability. This paint ia guaranteed
by tho manufacturer not 10 crack or peel
within three years. The guarantee is not
only good FOR replacing the paint bat It
will be put on II II should crack or peel
within the time specified. II will be 70
your interest to call snd sec Wilson, Nc.
FarlAne q Co, before purchasing either
white lead or any other Ready Mixed
Paint
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1883-01-18

Professors Atherton and M'Kee Of
the State College were In town on Mon
day.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1883-01-18

Concerning Howorth r. IIIbrrnica and
Comedy company, the Nor Hareu Union,
October la, 1881, -ay, Howor,h'- double
-hov, the iIibcrnica and Comedy Comps
ny and Mirror Of ireland, appeared at the
New Haven Opera House Last evening in
the presence o! fair audience, The
evening" performance began with a com.
cdy, entitled "L,fa in the Emerald Is'c, =
and during It's rendition introduced q line
Of speciality acts by the various member.
of tho company, which were well received
The performance cio.ci with four living
a.rgUriyal tableauI representing The past,
prr.ou. and future Of Ireland. Taken a.
whole the entertainment, given by Mr.
Howo-lhs company wa- Grst-clA-. iu all
ro.rrr,., and j. patterned after t,ho ~ Ie of
Tho Tourist" and Tho Brook, with
tho scenes laid In ireland, chang"
from The old limo u performance given
heretofore by -lch comPsu,c.. Received
.rai- "A, Brow oar sdyicc is 20 secure
scat. carly as ra,.tb,r Tor there Will be a
r..h. Price. - u-ua,
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1883-01-18

Our stock Of Woolens /. now com.
plete. Clothing made 70 order cheaper
than ever. MosrGoHEHY & Co., Talors
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1883-01-18
MIR. Jerry Merritt, of near

MIR Jerry Merritt, Of near Julian
Furnace, was in town on Monday last,
looking up the chances Of gotting paid for
two horses slaughtered by tho cars on tho
2sth of November last. On that day Mr.,
Merritt had stopped his team right in
front of Mr.. Daniel lryinB store, at Ju-
lian, locking the wagon and wrapping tho
rcins tight around tho lock handle. The
team had always stood quietly enough,
wherever placed, and as it was past tho
regular train time he was not looking for
any danger from that source. But just
when ho thought they wcro safest they
were in the most danger, for very unex-
pcclodly special or extra freight came
shricking slong the railroad, frightening
the team aud causing the animals 10 start
right across the track, whore they were
caught by the locomotive and both killed.
NJ. Merritt thinks the company ought to
rocompcnse him, at least in part, for the
death Of his horses, both Of which were
valuable animals, and he is unable 70 stand
tho loss. We are glad TO say that some
disposition is shown to do this, and we
trust the company will act literally in the
Watrhutau
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1883-01-18

A new Gfm, Me.srs. Tomiu.on &
Frank, is the latest Muhcim busines.
novelty. The gentlemen wi,hou, doub,
will succeed, a. both posse. no little nbili.
y and eonsidorabIc experience.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1883-01-18

-kemember the Farmer Institute 70
be held at the State College, beginning
January 30 and ending Feb. .. See nd-
ycrtiscmeEt
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1883-01-18

Mr.. Samuel * Snnkoy, of Mil
h''m, was IN town on Saturday. He j..
extensively engaged IN the manufacture
and sale Of agricultural implements, lum-
Der, etc
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1883-01-18

brought in DIR HARTMAN, who presented
tablespoonful OF P,J7ma every hour sb,
improved from tho Gr-l do.c. and in a
week she wa. up, and now .Ic-s then -iT
months she 1. wcll Sec page so in the
" Ills of Lifc,' book you can got gru,.
from your Druggist. Ii not, addrc.. DR..
u,rrv,x O.n,ro. OH,,
pnyp,,>.p ,,,. ,r
- - . j. W - y '' '7''N'' o''''I'' i'.
\ Harry TINE-Thc 25lh anuivcr.ary
.,f,ha. I,,.I,o 10 ls5. ur.p which Mr.
'"' " ''. '''''" '''''''"' "' '"'' i'"'' WIZ
married, was most hluneIy celebrated by
that couple, their children and friend, on
,y..,a..'l,,.',,l..,.r. .r..,l. .,,t,;--o.;l.,c,
"''"..I'! " ',.' " CUM ~ '''''
m west Logan street,
Mr., aud Mrs Smith were married by
R.y Wm. Ugubc-per. in Fishing Creek
=.
N'.''!' '''l county '''' ''' '"'.'''s NV
year, have enjoyed the comranlon-hIp,
love and assistance known onl, 10 those
ut. t.,.nu...,.-....,.h ,......,. to.
'''
p"fane' ahd responsibilities 81 lA' mar
riod state. Mr. smith Is one Of our fore
rr,., b.,.,r.,. mon or,.-,-i.ir, h,rrs,
ana 'dei'hl' '"' proprietor "' '"' most 'A-
,eu-iyn bakery and confectionery establish.
mcnl In Centre county. located In Belle.
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1883-01-18

B<G- liood., SCARF, ribbons and any
fancy articles can be made any color want.
ed with the Diamond Dyc,. An the pop.
ulsr coiors
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1883-01-18

Mira. kinsloc, Of Iughcsyile, Ly.
coming county, daughter Of Mr.. jaime. II
Rankin, is visiting the home Of her pa
renta
Centre Democrat. [volume] (Bellefonte, Pa.) 1848-1989, 1883-01-18

DR.. Hoy has II new sleigh which he
very Justly styles "a beauty" and so it il.
Th" sleigh Is the Portland pattcfn-roomy
comfortable and pretty
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-11-20
WARLIKE MINERS.
They Threaten to Destroy Mines if Owners
Do Not Come to Their Terms.

MILWAUKEE, Nov. 19-An Iron Mountain
dispatch says the 500 men of the Chaplin
and Ludington mines who on struck Saturday
are still holding out, and threaten to destroy
the works if the Menominee Mining Com
pany OF Milwaukee does not come to terms
tomorrow. Capt Rundle held them in
check to-day by promising a compromise if
an agent did not come from the company on
the noon train, Some wish to continue the
strike peaceably but the majority want to
fill the mine with water. The men threaten
to kill Superintendent Cady if he returns.
They paraded to-day with banners and band.
The cause of the strike is cut of 81 on the
monthly wages.
J. H. Vandyke, president of the Menom-
inee Mining Company, left tonight for the
scene of the miners insurrection, twelve
miles from Florence. Wis. He says he is
inclined to use passive measures, as the COM
pany feel that 800 hungry mouths are de-
pendent upon them in every way, and while
he will not say that a compromise is likely,
the inference is that all trouble will be
averted by his mission.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-11-20
THE INQUEST.
A Verdict of "Death at the Hands of I'm
known Persons"

A Verdict of "Death at the Hands of I'm
known Persons"
Special to the Indianapolis JOurna2.
OXFORD, Nov. 19.--The Town hall, in
which the coroneF's examination was held,
was crowded with people eager to view the
corpse of the murderer. An examination of
the body was mabe by Dr. Wells, of Oxford
and, after hearing the testimony of ]. Ii.
Warden, the jailer the coroner returned
verdict, this afternoon, stating
death resulted from violence al the hands
of unknown parties" This afternoon the
body was buried in a lot west of town. All
doubt regarding the cause of Nelling's muir
der of Ada Atkinson is removed by con-
fession which was elected from him a short
time ago bv Coroner Hitze.
"Nelling. didn't you go to the house with
the intention of having fun with AdaP"
the coroner asked him.
"Well, l guess l did, answered Nelling.
And was not that what caused you to
commit the murder"
Maybe it was; but it seems to me like a
dream. l can't realize it," was the answer.
There is little attempt made to conceal the
identity of the members of the mob, Their
action is indorsed by nearly all the best citi-
zens in this section of the county, where the
murder was committed, but what was deemed
the necessity for it is deprecated. 1t is very
improbable that any attempt will be made to
prosecute the members of the mob.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-11-20

and, replying in the affirmative, the leader
requested that he should come to the door.
THE DEMAND ON THE SHERIFF.
Hastily DRESSING Sheriff Scanlon complied
with the request, and when he appeared, the
greeting of the leader of the mob was: 1--WE
demand the body of Jacob Nelling."
II will not give him to you," answered
the sheriff.
1--WE demand the keys of the jail were
the next words addressed to the sheriff He
refused to deliver them, and the mob, i'm
mediately closing in around the building,
burst open the door on the east side of the
house, leading into the sitting-room of the
jailer's family. The room was filled with
men in an instant, and they were met by
both the sheriff and jailer. but no resistance
was offered, as the seven men pushed
through the doorway opening from the
sitting-room into the main corridor, and
advanced TO the iron doors of the
jail, Again the sheriff was ordered to de-
liver the keys, $50 that the county might be
sayed the expense of repairing broken locks
ana DOORS" Again the sheriff refused and
in jitfy the sledge hammers and crowbars
of the mob were playing on the iron door.
In less than two minutes it was battered
down. Then a second iron door was ham,
mered off its hinges, and the lynchers passed
into the corridors of the Jail. The
chisels were brought into use,
and the lock to the door of the
corr dors of the cells on the east side was
whitfield away. Then the crowbars and
sledgehammers fell to work like battering-
rams and in five minutes more the door of
Nelling's cell was down. 1t was just eighteen
minutes from the time the first blow fell
upca the outside door of the Jail until the
mol had the prisoner in its possession. Be-
low is given a diagram of the Jail, showing
the ituation of Nelling's cell and the doors
through which the mob had to force its way
befere reaching him.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-11-20
FRANCE AND CHINA.
An Impression Prevailing that the Former
Has Received Bad News from Tonquin.

An Impression Prevailing that the Former
Has Received Bad News from Tonquin.
PARIS, Nov. 19-The general impression
prevails here that the government has re-
ceived bad news from Tonquin. Nine hun
dred soldiers and 300 sailors have gone to
Tonquin.
The reports that the French government
has presented an ultimatum to China ara
semi-officially denied. The committee of
the Chamber of Deputies to report upon the
bill for the Tonquin credits examined Prime
Minister Ferry and the Minister of Marine,
who explained the military situation in
Tonquin, and affirmed that offensive opera
tions by the French forces were imminent if
not already begun.
During the sitting of the committee on the
Tonquin credit on Mouday, which was a
secret sitting, Admiral Peyron said the mill
tary question must take precedence OF
the diplomatic question. Ferry will on
Tuesday, present the diplomatic side of the
question. 1t is expected that the public de-
bate on the TOnquin question will begin
soon. In case of war with China, it has
been decided to employ the steamers of the
General Transatlantic Company and Messa-
gores Maritimes as transports,