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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-08-04
Telling it very Short

"I'll tell it, sir, in few words if l can but the
story would fill book if justice was done to it,"
Surely, Michael, but put it short this time so.
lean squeeze it into page of letter paper
Here you are, sir, then, and there are thous-
snds Of people here in Blnghamton. n Y, who
viii testify TO the truth of what say NY name
is Michael Guilfoyle; am seventy-fOur years old
For about nine years was almost shut out from
the world by rheumatism. l had peddled small
wares in this city for years, and had to stop al
together. AT the best of times could only hob
bic miserably about with my cane. / was bent
nearly double with pain and weakness, and my
wreck of once strong wan. None of the med-
cines usually given for rheumatism did me the
lesstgooe sir. Ny old friends and customers
forgot me, as though were under ground
with the end of my nose and the tips of nv toes
Turned up to the roots of the daisies.
My DAYS and nights were doleful and painfnl
had no hope except in death. That is Gods truth
and Mr.. MOsher, here, knows it.
II can'ttell you how, but PARHER's Tonic cured
me. That was three years ago. I'm lively as
cricketnOw sir, and go my business rounds every
day, rain or shine. You may tell this to all the
world, and refer the doubters to me.
This preparation, which has been known as
PARKER's GINGER Tonic, will be called simply
FARKER's Tonic. This change has been made
for two reasons: first, because ginger Is an unim
portant havoring ingredient, and second, because
undrncipled dealers deceive their customers by
substituting inferior preparations under the name
of ginger.
There is no change however, in the preparation
itself, and all bottles remaining IN the hands of
dealers, wrapped under the name OF Parker'4 Gin
ger Tonic. contain the genuine medicine if the
fac-simile signature of HIscoX II Co. If at the bot
tom of the outside wrapper
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-08-04
Tic Resu,t or an ana Ouarre,

ROCKVILLE, Ind, Aug. Sat Mecca, Ind,
Jonathan Moore murdered Andy Wakefield,
n rich farmer, with an ak. The fracas grew
out Of an old quarrel
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-08-04
THE CHOLERA.
Report Of Its kAVaCes. Sixteen
Thousand Victims---D Decrease In


ALEXANDRIA, Aug. 3.-Although the
cholera epidemic continues at lsmailiu there
were no deaths from it in the past "a hours
Three deaths from cholera occurred here
LONDON, Aug. 3.--The Daily News asserts
that the total number of deaths from cholera
in Egypt 81 far has been 10 O0O 1t says the
disease Is now less yirulent. OF ten men at
tackled among tie British troops, an average
of six survive
LoNnoN, Aug Orders have been issued
to thoroughly diSinfect the cargoes Of rags
arriving at British ports from Egypt.
Sir Chure, Dixie, president of the local
government board in presenting in
the Commons the government bill provid
ing for the Capitalization of hospital manage
Gnent in the event of an outbreak of the
cholera in London, said the general health
of the country was very satisfactory,
although there was large mortal
ity among children in London
from diarrhGa. Unusual precautions, he
said, would be necessary to guard against
the cholera untA the expiration Of six weeks,
when II Is believed the danger will have
passed.
CAIRO, Aug 3.-The weather here is in
tensely hot, and the average temperature
under canvas is l06 degrees. Several deaths
from sunStroke have occurred.
The troops in Heluan are constantly moved
from place to place The health of the troops
at Ell Wcrdan is greatly Improved.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-08-04
THE MARKE is.

CHICAGO, Aug. 3.-Rodiger Il Co $ market
letter of this evening SAYS: There has been
a hettcr feeling in all our markets to-day,
and they close this afternoon at the highest
points of the day Wheat, opening at 81 02M
for September, sold at 81 0214 and then ad
vanced slowly but steadily to 81 OS11s, reacted
to 81 02% and closed at Sl03 There was
no excitanent or special feature in the mar
ket. August wheat continues in active de
mandi and the premium on Sep
temter over August is gradually les,
sening Receipts were little over
100 cars to-day, shipments being unim-
portant Coru was stronger and the pre-
miums Of August Over September increased
to &c owing to an active demand for cash
corn. Receipts we're only about 1900
bushels, while shipments exceeded 220, 600
bushels. 1t is stated however, that there is
a great deal Of old corn yet in farmers
bands and that receipts viii increase ma
tarally during this taOnth and September,
Oats were firm owing 10 small receipts. Al
though receipts OF hugs were large, being
estimated at 10000, provisions were frmer
on purchases IT, cover short sales All the
markets close steady this afternoon.
Open Low High Call
inp est est Board
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-08-04

New YORK, Aug. 3-A number of the
striking cigar makers returned to work, the
difficulties between them and their employers
having been settled The remainder go to
work on Monday. The manufacturers say
the cigar makers have yielded every point
at issue, and the Progressive union
men will hereafter work side by side in the
shops with the International Union men,
The only concession gained by the Progress
sive Union was that it would be recognized
by the manufacturers. The secretary of the
Progressive Union said that the settlement
had been effected by mutual concessions.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-08-04
A Cause of weakness.

PARIS, Aug. 3.-The Republique Francaise,
in an article commenting on the vastness of
tue British empire, declares that the discon-
tent in Ireland is a cause Of weakness. 1t
says it behooves England TO abstain from
too arrogant attitude
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-08-04
EXECJJTOR'S NOTICE.
Estate of Charles Tegeler, deceased.

Est0te OF CharIes TegeIer, dtIFH5tu'
The undersigned, having been appointed Execn-
tor and Executrix of the last will and testament
and codicils thereto of Charles Tegeler, late of
the county of Rock Island, state of Illinois, de-
ceased, hereby give notice that they will appear
before the county court of Rock Island county, at
the office Of the clerk of said court in the city of
Rock Island at the September term, on the third
Monday in September next, at which time all per
sDns having claims against said estate are notified
and requested to attend for the purpose OF having
the same adjusted, All persons indebted to said
estate are requested TO make immediate payment
to the undersigned.
Dated this gath day Of July, A. D., 1883.
AUGUST HURSING, Exc .utor,
ANGELIKA TEGELER, Executrix.
iuly-25-d3W
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-08-04
Capt. Howgate's HIdIng Place,

WASHINGTON, D. c., Aug Sit is reported
here that Judge J. J. Nash, who had recently
returned from Piney Point, about eighty
miles down the Potomac, learned while there
that Capt. Howgate few days ago stopped
over night at the house of farmer who re-
sides near there, and that he is still in hiding
in that vicinity.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-08-04
Officers Diapraced.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 3.-The acting secre-
tary of the navy has approved the sentence
of the court-martial in the cases of Passed
Assistant Engineers Entwistle and Leitch,
charged with abandoning posts of duty in
time of peril on the occasion of the loss of the
Aahuelot
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-08-04
Hanged.

RICHMOND, Va, Aug. S.-Charles Henry
Lee, colored, was hanged for the murder OF
Daniel Miller, another colored man, in lien
rico county, Virginia, last February.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-08-04
TRADE.
Rock Island Market.


= CORRECTED DAILY BY HENRY DARTS SONS.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-08-04
The Hungarian Col ebrated Case.

LONDON, Aug 3.-The trial of ten Jews at
NyireGyhyaza, Hungary, charged with muir
dering Esther Solymosi, a Christian girl in
the synagogue at lisa -ESslar, in order to
procure her blood to mix in the Passover
bread, has been concluded A verdict of not
guilty was returned q
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-08-04
Bette Stuart Institute.
srn1,.nr1E1n ILLINOIS.

SFkINuF1ELD. ILLt1'VE7'
A Family Boarding and Day school Tor Young
Ladies and ChiIdren: full English and classical
course: German free; thorough instruction gwen
in music, vocal and instrumental; fafntng m OIL
and water colors-on china and wood also Eloem-
ton and French. The 18th anndal session VIII
Commence Sept 18th For catalogues apply to
Mas. NJ. MCKEE HOMES, Principal
iuly-58-d7w
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-08-04
Females rs Murderers.

MATAMoRAs, Mexico, Aug. 3.-At Chocola,
Yucatan, two female servants, Doretoe Rod
riguez and lsidore Baredes, murdered Capt.
Eusebio Orter, of the Harnal guards, with
flnbs
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-08-04
Chicago Market.


LIVE STOCk-
HOGS Estimated receipts today, are 5000;
light S. I505 as; mixed packing, S 55G5 20;
choice heavy, s. 1896 %
WHEAT-S1 021a Sept; 81 041s Oct
CORN-5O Sept; 49ss Oct; 4Jls Nov
oATS-27L August 26A Sept. e1ls Oct,
PORK-Sl3 O5 Sept $t8 l11a Oct; Sl3 q Nov.
IARD-6 AZ Sent Sp 10 Nov
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General Foreign News BY Cable.
TIE NEW FRENCH MINISTRY
PARIS, Feb. 22.-The new ministry is gazett
to-day.


PARIS Feb. 22-The new ministry is gazetted
to-day.
NJ DE BRAZZAs' AFRICAN MISSION
MARSEILLES, FeU. 22-Tns steamer Niger has
sailed for Senegal with several members OF NJ de
BraZzaS' African mission.
MARSHAL BAZAINE'S BOOK.
LONDON Feb. 22.-Marshal BaZainc's book is en-.
titled Episodes OF the War OF 1870 aud the Siege
or Metz" lt is dedicated 10 ex- Queen Isabella Of
Spain Among the doc umentS which appear in
the work are Marshal BaZane's autograph report
TO the Emperor Napoleon while the latter was at
Wllhelmshohe and letter from the marshal to the
Empress Eugenie dated September l4th. 1870 ad.
vlSing her 10 take horse and assume command OF
the Metz division. The marshal considers that
tue defensive qualities OF Alsace-Lorrane were
not utilized TO their fullest extent He asserts
Cnat the diSorgaDzati0n OF the War Department
at the beginning or the war rendered ft impoSble
10 OBTAIN uSeful Information or Instructions from
hea1quarters He declares that he never saw a
mltre llieuse until that weapon was brought into
Metz
FAILURE OF SUGAR REFrSERs.
LONDON, Feb. 22.-1he nrm OF Ballanttne & Ro-
yan sugar reilnerS Of Greenock, has failed with
liabilities OF cS0oO
wASHINGToN'S BIRTHDAY IN EUROPE.
LONDON, Feb. 22.-Ir. Lowell, the American min.
lSter,leld reception to-day in honor OF Washing
tons birthday.
BERLIN Feb. 22.-The usual Washington birth.
day festivities We're observed here to-day.
THE GERMAN CUSTOMS UNION.
HAMBURG, Feb. 22.-The House or Burg geeses by
vote OF l34 to 13, has adopted compromise scheme
for uniting Hamburg with the German customs
union.
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Railroad Meeting.

CAMDEN. Feb. 22-1he annual meeting OF thi
stockholders OF the Camden and Atlantic railroad
Is being held here this morning. The treasurer's
annual report shows the receipts of the road for
the past year 10 have been $3.50 4o5; operating ex-
penses s36ooe3; dividends on preferred stock, s34
credit OF profit and loss, s503la The election for
directors is proceeding quietly with but Ticket
which Is that supposed 10 be In the interest OF the
pennsylvania railroad II is follows WIN. I.
Elk1ns. James b. Dayton, Thomas III. Dudley, Ed
mund L. Read, Crawford Miller, Chas. r. Strattor,
Edward F. kershaw, Benton X. Jamison. Arnold
Q. Plummer, John b. Hay, Samuel Fox, John
Pearce and Enoch A. Doughty. IL is stated today
that VIM. l.. Eikfns Will be president and the road
Will be operated Just as at present no change
being made In its Camden terminus
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PRRsoNAL-ME Corcoran yesterday sent his
check for $780, to the mayor OF Louisville, for the
benefit Of the flood sufferers In that city.-Mr.
Joseph g. Siebeneck, editor and proprietor of the
Plttsburg Chronicle. Is at Willard'S-Mfss NJ NJ
Jones and Miss Frances Hooper, OF Washington,
were passengers by the Southern Pacific train to
arrive IN San Francisco last Thursday.-Mrs.
Fanny b. " ard starts for Mexico this week for a
tour OF observation and correspondence Capt
r. q. 0outnge Is at Wormieys.-Mr. William
Hollis. OF the well-known business house OF Hew.
ins Hollis, OF Boston, is In the city. on Q short
visit. with his mother They are the guests q Mr.
ana Ms 7. !. Fracker, On Iowa Clrcle.-Miss
Europe to-day.-NE and Ma u. q Grant r..
arrived In Nev ycek NON 10rupe yeGeer0ay.
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The New York school Horror.
FUNERAL OF THE vICTiNS-INPREssIvE CFRFMoSIr
IN A CATHOLIC CUrRCW


IN CATHOLIC CHURCH
NEW YORK, Feb 22-The funeral services over
the bodies OF fourteen or the fifteen victims OF the
terrible accident in the 4th street parochial school
on Tuesday took place this morning ia the Church
OF the Most Holy Redecmcr, where solemn requiem
mass was celebrated by Rev. Father Hespecin, as
sisted 10y other priests OF the Order OF Redemption
lists. The collins were taken TO the church four.
teen white hearseS and carried through two lines
or the Independent Rife Company 10 the altar
rail, in front OF which they were laid.
Twelve little girls, dressed in white and wearing
black crepe scarS, stood at the heads OF the collins
Twenty-six girls, similarly dressed. were ranged
along the altar rail- The services were most i'm.
pressive, ana touching funeral sermon was
preached by Rev. Father Schaefer The church
contained nearly five thousand people. and large
police force was necessary to prevent more from
entering and TO preserve order In the street with.
out. On either side OF the church there extended
an Immense crowd OF people, filling sidewalks and
roadway, while every window and rooftop or the
populous tenements or the neghDorhood were also
thronged
Thousands or people filled the streets through
which the funeral procession passed on its way TO
the ferry, which II crossed on its way 20 Calvary
cemetery, where the bodies were buried The sew
enteenth victim OF the panic, who dec last night,
Will be buried Tomorrow.
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THE EVENING STAR.
ADJUSTMENTS. 4

NATIONAL THEATER. TONIGHT
HER NAJESTY'S OPERA COMPANY
TWO NIttI!ES ONLY AND ONE MATINEE.
Ig-NIGHT,
THURSDAY. Feb. 22i, MoZ-r.'s chef d'nuvre,
u y GIOVANNI
S1gncri Eay"li Camp. Iclaj. Coreini, Nine Fursch
Mad1. Nile. Dot. and Nine calChi.
Tt-NpNEpW,
FRIDAY, Feb 25d, A.bani. Scalchi.
Ei6i III ITO.
Signar RayelE. Gaassi Mcnti. Mme Sca'ch and
Nine AbaDi tIer last apTcararcc.) After which the
Ballet IVertis>srnent 'Ic Surprise " i'll which Nine.
Cayaa9zzI will arUear,
SATURDAY AFTERNOON Feb oath, at O'CLOCK,
GRAND FAREWELL PATTI MATINEE.
Verbs tTeTa. LA TKANIATA.
Alfredo. Si--nOT FraPo; Cierno;t SigGOr Cara vatti
NsdicC, igaor IiCnu. and N;nlet3. Mime. sdc:ina
P2tG (er last aTcaralre.) The Cidental dyert.Sc-
ment 10y Nine N&lvini Cava.azzi.
Frfc iOr aturay matinee tn Orchestra
and Orchestra Circle. 81, Dress Circle, s5;Gaiery
trcseryehi. -: GHi!ery tuurt.-eryedl. 81; Gen
eTai admission. 90 Frees for IhCrsday and Friday
evenings tn prchc 4tra and Orchestra Circle. So: Dress
tlTcie, S21t, Gallery (reserNtd). 81 (uIreeeryed.
tOc. sencral admission. Il 81.
Reserved seats sale daily from 8 til st Metz
erotJ'S Music St0ra.
feb 2cth.-LAWRENCE BARRETT as Lauciotto.
f22
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AN OFFICIAL CABLE DISPATCH.

AN OFFICIAL CABLE DISPATCH.
Secretary Chandler this morning received the
following telegram from Captain Joseph s. sker-
rett, commanding the U. s. S. Richmond, dated
Hong Kong, February 2lst: "Ashuelot total loss
on Lainock Island. Eleven enlisted men lost
Remainder On Richmond. Admiral (Clitz) I'm the
Monocacy at the wreck" This corroborates the
cablegram received from Hong Kong and pub
uShed In yesterday STAR. 1t is the only Official
information that has been received at the Navy
department
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Lieut.. Commander ssorrIuxe Resipms.

AAo"'' anUer esOrf1n2e Resigns
WHAT BROUGHT ABOUT THE RESULT
Lieut. Commander H. q. Gorringe. who attained
considerable notorety in connection with the re-
moval OF the Egyptian obelisk from Alexandra to
New YORK, yesterday rendered his resignation to
the Secretary OF the Navy, and it has been accept
cd. This action on the part Of Mr.. Gorringe was
Chandler and himself, during which some sharn
a, oe e PASSED them The trouble
grew gu. ol M Horfnge's connection with free
ago, when he vigorously advocated free ships.
The secrStafy having been informed that Mr..
ship company, addressed him letter asking for
indormason, I VAIN view Of learning whether his
pecunlary nature Mr.. Gorr7nee acknowledged.
It seems, that he was consultinS engineer for the
ing the resignation OF Mr. 0crr3i9e. as STATED
above =, II lis Is qnasrstood that Golge inter
ssse9 adng sne Iagsn that recently leased
Ii known. -
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Death Of an cx-Congrcssman.

WHIIAMSPORT, Pa. Feb. 22.-IIon James NJ.
GamOie died At his residence In this city to-day,
aged IL years. He served two terms in the Penn
NIvahia legislature, two terms I'm Congress, one
year on the beI0b in the Clear1ield district and n
luli term OF ten years as judge OF the twenty ninth
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The Z. S. S. IROQUoIs was put into commission
at San Franciscoand after cruise, surveying part
OF the time down the Mexico an6 Central American
coasts. reached Callao, Peru, several months ago.
The steamer IS now on diplomatic duty, having
been put at the disposition of Mr. Partridge, the
US. minister to Peru. The instructions are to
take the minister (whenever he gets ready in
search OF the Peruvian government He will no
doubt soon be taken to MOllenda, whence he will
probably 60 to AreQupa in search of that govern
mpnt
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Renewed Trouble at the Naval AcaA.
emy.

THREE CADETS ASKED TO BE RELIEVED OF THEIR
POSITIONS AS BATTALION OFFICEKs.
Last night, at formation at the naval academy,
general orders were read saying that three cadets
had asked to be relieved OF their positions cadet
officers In the battalion. Their names were not
mentioned, but 1t is understood that two o. them
are Cadets Fenton and Tawreesey. Capt Ram
say refused to excuse them, and reminded them -
their oaths to serve their country. The ca1et8
claim there is no duty In the matter, and this =
simply imposed on them by the state OF afIairA
They say that Capt Ramsay had already accepted
Cadet Fenton's resignation. but found out that he
had nobody TO put In his place. aad then with.
drew it They also say the captain excused Cadet
Eaton when he overstayed his time fourteen
hours, because he missed train when last Christ
mas he put two cadets on the Santee for a month
when they gave the same reason as an excuse for
oyerstaying leave. All the cadets save those In
the recent disturbance have q holiday to-day.
The cadet friends OF Cadet Woods say that he was
not swift witness against his fellow cadets o1e
when he complained BY letter Of the partial erooe.
ment he had received, and referred the captain .
proof to the conduct roll. the captain said ta1
would not do, and ordered him % give him -
names IN writing This, they add. he was CON-
pelled @ do q he would b charged WITH fns1e
QQ0lnne1oA
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NEW LONDON. CONN, Feb. 22-ln reply To A tele-
gram sent 10 Capetown concerning the safety OF
the crew OF the Pilots Bride, a dispatch was re-
ceived this morning saying Luke :. Gray. of New
London, and Edwin D. Cole, or Geneva, y. u. were
drowned.
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The RamrOd Treasury Rules.


The strict rules governing the employees OF the
Treasury department would not be SO objection
able were little more discretion used ia their en-
fOrcement The watchmen are ordered TO report
all clerks seen conversing In the halls, and the
watchmen claim that they are kept up to their
duty oy the fear OF potters, who will report them
In case they fall TO report every case OF infringe
nent OF the rules. day or SO ago a chief clerk
OF one OF the bureaus OF the department found it
necessary TO call upon like officer or another bu.
reau upon Official business He met him however.
In the hail. and while tranSactng the business the
two were Joined by prominent member OF Con.
gress, who made some official Inquiries. The trio
were spied by watchman, who, approaching,
said: "Gentlemen, IL is against the rules to con.
verse In the halls But" said one OF the chiefs,
e" this Is a member OF Congress who desires some
Information" "He should go TO the chief clerk OF
the bureau, then, for his information,n the
sponSe OF the faithful watchdog. Well,I am the
chief clerk OF the bureau, and am endeavoring to
impart the Information desired, replied or the
party. Upon learning this the watchman num-
bled a half apology; but the Congressman was
pretty wrothy, and as he took his departure re-
marked: This is the second time within q half
hour that have been insuited In this building.n
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SPECIAL NOTICES.

meet HIS f' s ocioeh SD9a corner @i g
ard streets northwes. TO make arrangements to st
tend the funeral Of our Brother, z. E. ANDERSON,
r. e and Rfp. Caanthe Lodge, No IL.
1t R. GOODHART. G. K. of R. ands
~ X. P.-NEMBEat OF CALANTHE LODGE
- No II. are requested to meet at the Lodge room
IG-MoRl,OW Friday. the ed inst. at / O'clock o. M.
70 attend the funeral of Br. p G.. F. r. ANDERSON.
1t A. l.. SMITH, 4. of Il. and S.
rA = TIE SIX II ANIMAL MEETING OF THE
Thurs ay5 vES1SG f feerar5 n -. at ooih d
When there viii be election of officers the
en,sn.ing Year. FERDINAND KING.
~ Secretary.
rS>o MASONIC.-A SPECIAL COMMUNICATION
held on FRIDAY, February 23d, 1883, st O'Clock D.
M for the purpose of attending the our late
brotGer HfNRY BUEHLER. full attendance Of the
hemDsrs s requested. Members of sister Lodges are
1t ''' '' WILLIAM Mil HEfNs + se secretary. @.
~ PAINTING MATERIALS.
claim to sell LINSEED OIL and WHITE LEAD
house in the District Of Columbia. Buyers can easily
on the schedule of Paiuts they wish to buy.
Estimates chee- fully given.
JAMES Fl. McGILL,
.o, r.. Dealer in Bull ling Supplies,
izi-3t No 142l New York avenue.
Z ~ GAS FIXTURES
The LARGEST STOCK IN THE CITY TO
SELECT FROM AND THE CHEAPEST.
PLEASE CALL AND EXAMINE,
CORCORAN BUILDING,
f2O E. F. BROOKS.
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THE PANAMA SHIP CANAL MAKING SLOW Pro-
GREss.-Commander Allen v. Reed, commanding
the T. s s. Alliance, reports from Key West, Fla,
February 18th, that he left Aspinwall on the goth
OF January. While at ASpnwall about one-half or
the officers went the railroad to Panama, and
their general report OF the progress the work
the ship canal is about the same as that of last
year, viz, that great preparations are being made.
but no excavations OF any Importance. The health
OF the officers and men is reported to be good.