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OSMAN DIGMA'S ADVANCE.
HIGHLANDERs ATTACKED AT zARIBA.

AN EFFORT TO DESTROY THE BRITISH WATER
sToREs-A GUARD LEFT At sUAk1M.
SUAKM, March 1.-THE Highlanders, while
working on the intrenched fort at Zarba, were at
tackled by Osman Dgma's advance at o'clock this
evening. Only 422 marines defend the forts at
Suakm. General Graham Colonel Stewart end
the whole force have gone to Zariba. Scouts
from the direction of Tamanieb report
that Osman, with 1000 men, is moving toward
Zarba in the hope Of destroying the British stores
of water in a series of night attacks. Osman retains
as adherents the great tribe of IIaddrdowas whose
sheik urged that night assaults were the best KIND
of strategy against England's arms Of precision.
LONDON, March IA guard, consisting of 730
British troops and 600 Egyptians. remains at
Suakim Orders have been given TO detachment
of marines at Chatham to proceed Immediately to
the SOudan.
TRYING TO CUT OFF A BRITISH CONVOY.
SUAKIM March 12.-'rhe firing at Zariha was ow-
ing to an attack by the rebels TO cnt of British
convoy The attempt was not successful. The Brit
ish cavalry quickly dispersed the rebels, who num-
bered 800.
number of Egyptian camel drivers promptly
bolted during he attack.
general order has been issucd thanking Baker
Pacha and Colonel Burnaby in fatterlng terms Tor
their valuable services. -,
LONDON March 12.-PaHch publishes lengthy
and stirring poem advocating the restoration OF
Baker Pacha to the cOOnelcy of the Tenth Hussars'
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CHINESE UEDDINGS IN GEORGIA.
AMERICAN BRIDEs-GREAT SOCIAL SENSATION
RIOTS, LAWSUITS AND SEPARATION.
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AUGUSTA, Ga, March 11.-C0nnected with
eiectment OF Chinese merchants from waynesboro
has just ended disastrousy. Willie LOO
Chong, spruce young Chinaman, began
business in this city and prospered beyond expectation
Among his friends Mr.. Fucher, father Of blooming
daughter of ffteen whom the young Chinamsn married
Tho husband, elacd with his pecunsry and
social progress, wrote TO his friends in California
that Georgia the "pace 10 get Nell
can wifee" Two OF them came and began business
I'm Waynesboro which already disgusted by the pre-
vOus marriage. The evident amatory intentions OF the
famed this Indignation into flame, and resulted in
their expulsion from town by an armed masked moD
which also upturned and destroyed their goods.
This matter before tho Chinese Minister at Wash
ington made the subject of interesting cores
pondcnce and is undergoing investigation in the
Federal Court in Savannah, through suit for $4,000
damages The proceedings upheld by Secretary Fre-
linghuyscn who has promised the Chinese Minister am
pie rep3raOn for his cOunrymen through the Court
The Cinnamon Of the city then became boller than
ever; and last August st another mixed marriage TOOK
place. which had the full appreciation of the brides friends
and relatives. few weeks latter, the Chinese husband
AMI her refusal he turned her out OF doors
and threw her clothing out after her. From
this time the happiness OF GeOrGa5 Cnlnese
colony seemed 10 be sadly marTed. Through II al MIs
Willie Loo ChOng regned az social queen. But lstey
she, too has failed to meet the ideal OF her yellow ms
band Quarrels ensued, III which it IS said Loo ChOng
beat his wIfc numerically; and now she has quit him
and returned TO the protection OF her fathers rOoI
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FRAUDS IN OYSTER PACKING.
1rGrsr ALTON SOUGHT TO CORRECT EVILS IN A
BALTIMORE INDUSTRY.
my TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE.l

LEGISLATION SOUGHT TO CORRECT EVILS IN A
BALTMORE INDUSTRY.
lDY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE
BALTINoRE, March 11.-The rapid increase
IN the canning and packing trade here has created
fierce rivalry in which The smaller canGers have songhJ
to undermine the larger and older houses by underseu
ing them Owing to the low prices 1t was impossible 10
undersel and do legitimate business number OF un-
scupulous packers have been putting up goods espcc
Tally OYSTERS with which the deception il most easily
nract.ed E discrediable manner giving short weight
and using poor class Of articles Oysters roo young 10
he palatable and sometimes sickly have been sent on
labelled as best canned oysters This deception has been
prsctised for SUE long time that 1t is beginning 10
ruin the the trade of this city People hesitatng purchas
ing eyster- here when they are continually being de-
frauded The Can Goods Exchange therefore, has been
conneed 10 appeal to the Legislature for aid, and to-day
a dele -atiOn was before the General Assembly Win
draft of hill to prevent and punish such trauds pro
ydes that all hcrmetically sealed oysters III cans shal
nave stamped each the weight OF the oysters Out
-de the LIQUOR; that two competent me mDefS OF Tue eI
change at suitable salary, be appointed TO inspect al
oyscrs being packed with authority TO test six cans our
OF every lot ard If any be found not as prescribed Dy
law the lot to be condemned esr0ved tho lnspec
tion 10 be done publicly and penalty OF $4,000 10 pe
tmposed for every violation. The bill viii PROBABLY De
adopted and, II 40, will be Of great service
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CHARLES s. CARFIELD's REPUTATION.

WASHINGTON, March 11.-SecrctaIy Folger
appeared before the House Committee which ia inyest
eating the charges against General Boynton with papers
relating to Charles s. Garfield. 1t agreed that tho
papers might be submitted another time. General
Keifer was recalled and understood to say that tho
conversation with Boynton on the Tarf bill which bad
been placed by Boynton on the night OF March muse
have occurred as early February ~ because the Gil
was in the conference committee and lie remembered
pointing out a rule of the House which would oblsa
him to have il considered in Committee OF the Whole
Speaker Carlisle testified that he knew OF no rule
which would prevent bill reported oy
a conference committee from being acted
fed m favor OF the character OF Charles = Garfield were
asked by General Boynton whether they knew OF kis
arrest in Ohio the charge OF couueIetLc, Out tas
question was ruled out General Boyni0n said that ns
wished TO show that Garfield was burglar countefs
feiter and gambler and under the surveillance os
the National authorities for crimes against Us
Government.
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4 STRANGE STORY or DEcEPrIoN
AN ALLEGED EASTERN ARCHBISHOP IMPOSES UPON
ROMAN CATHOLIC CLERGYMEN.
IBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE.l

ROMAN CATHOLIC CLERGYMEN.
tBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE.l
BALTIMORE, March 11.-Roman Catholic
clerevmen OF this city are not little embarrassed over
the peculiar actions Of supposed Asiatc Archbishop
who made hts appearance here last fall. Being highly
recommended he was allowed celebrate mass at the
Cathedral and also TO collect Of money for deHo-
tona PURPOSES The facts In his far they can
be obtained are said to be follows Shortly before
Archbishop Gibbons left Baltimore for Rome, last fall he
was visited by an elderly, long bearded gent enan who
came with what purporcd be credentials from Cald-
nal McCosEey aud introduced himself Archbishop
of diocese III Chadca He claimed TO be able 10 speak
the language OF the Chadcans, and represented to the
priests OF the Cathedral he travelled the world over
before coming 10 Baltimore He his name as bar
iona and was believed to he accomplished scholar.
For a week he the guest Of Archbishop Glboons'
said mass frequently the Cathedral and nay received
assistance, through letter from Archbishop Gb0ohs,
from many leading people the money as he stated TO DC
devoted 10 his Oriental mission From this city he went
to Cincinnati and thence to Rochester There he intro
duced himself TO Bishop McQuaid who promptly gave him
permission TO collect money IN the churche' His col
iecor- were began in 81. Joseph fedemponst OhuIc,
OF Rochester. While occupying place IN me t'ctudly
during hjgh mass % few days ago, his demc9hJr maze
several member OF the congregation suspect thar ne was
not dgnitary Of the church. and atter the mas tnoy
communicated their suspicious 10 lLe pIcsi,c ht sun
dsappeafCd the pa~tOT9e Win some 91OU rstu al
the election, leaving his luggage behind him.
Two Of the priests followed aud captured MN at the
railroad tepOt where he made to refund the money
He was then allowed 10 20 iree. Inc priests Ot -
Joseph'. are Of opinion thdt he not a prc. at an
Iui thc Rev George W. Deync Chancellor q TINS d0-
cese speaking of the matter YESTERDAY SAYS ne was
almost sure tnat Mr.. BdriOna was priest ,lJ Nc re-
gretted that the Oriental visitor had ever 'ald mas III
the Cathedral. What has become oI the stranger Ia u
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POLITICAL FANATIcIsM IN DANvuLE.

WASHINGTON, March 1l.--ln the Danville
investigation to-day Colonel W. r.. Sims crossex-
amlned at length lie said that there had been timo
when he would have accepted nomination from The
Conservative party but he had made public statement
OF opinions which he supposed would have pecuded tho
possibility Of his nomination by the Democrats lever
was shown in which had urged Of his friends 70
work for his nomination IN a Democratic conveniion He
said that there was nothing In tho letter which he would
conceal but added that though be had known his enemies
TO do many dirty things he had never before known them
10 publish private letter marked "conndentiaL" He
gave his opinion with some hesitation, Of such sgne Of
Tie Danylle circular Us he Knew. The majority were
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BOGAN CASH SHOWS HIMSELF,

THE OFFICIAL SEARCH ABANDONED MtE-
DERER COMES OUT FOR NEWS,
lBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUSE.l
COLUMBIA, S. c., March 1.-THE chief con-
stable and his posse returned from Chesterfield County
this morning without having accomplished the object OF
bcr mission They prosecuted their search in the Pedee
.wamp up to O'Clock last night but found no traces OF
W r. Cash The Governor and the Atorney-General
are now in consultations but yet no future course OF
action has been determined upon. 1t is believed how
ever now that the has recalled the posse that
the murderer will, in accordance with the wishes OF
bs father eudeavOr make his way to the county seat
of chesterfield County and surrender TO Sheriff sp0hou
The application for wit OF ha1eas corpus IGI te re-
simpson on Friday Meantime the old man is taking the
dspstch nom Chcraw says that Began Cash was seen
tonight al point two miles nom his fathers house Hs
was mounted on gray horse, aud armed win rlne ana
two pistols. he met by three COO'e men, VINO gave
him supply OF pro sOns, and delivered To nlh Pdck
age OF neWspapeTs and letters attrr wnch ne Ioue VH
rap,dy in the direction Of the Peedcc sWamps
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EOREIGN NOTES.

LONDON, March 11.-OIford University has decided to
grant women the examination is given to men,
BERIIN, March 1lThe North German GG-che considers
II noteworthy that article should have appeared In
the Jouiai drS Debdis, OF Paris which expressed
proval Of Prince Bismarcks action in regard the
iaAker resolution.
birthday and the German Ambassador presented HIM
Nyith IN autograph letter from Emperor William.
JoypoS March 1.-THE Court OF Queens Bench has
decided that Lady Ayesfords cancels her
husbands covenant pay her annuity This molesa
ton consisted In calling her natural son Lord Guernsey
tbe second title OF the Earl OF Ay lesiord.
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TRRE41ENING TO SH0Or d LAWKER.
WOMAN MADE ALMOST CRAZY BY SERIES OF
WRONGS.
IBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE.l

NEW HAVEN, March 11.-Lucia A. Sperry,
age tventy-seyen, created an uproar on
Chapelst. last night by threatening TO
shoot Charles r. Whedon, lawyer II he
did pay S2l0 which she claimed he had obtained
alimOny in procuring divorce for her. She ar
rested and violent she in court this morning that
Judge Sudley ordered her continued that he might
secure expert testimony to her sanity
The story OF this woman Is a sad one. She
worked I'm a match factory when child
She was married 70 Yale student IN 1871. He lived
with her few weeks but left college during the next
term, and went 10 California to live. He married there
and has children now. The deserted wife in NewHayen
learned OF these things and employed Whedon TO procure
divorce for her. He claims that after much trouble he
secured the evidence Of the marriage, and procured
the divorce Tbo records OF the superior Court show that
on N0vember9 9 she was divorced WhedOn Acknowledges
having received S24O from the husband but claims that
that amount is insufficient pay for his services
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THE TREATY RATIFIED.
ONE MORE THAN A TwO-THIRDs VOTE.
MEssRs GIBSON AND CoNGER SPEAK N OPPOSITION
WITHOUT AVAIL.
IRaeELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE.I

10 IHE 1HBLNhI
WAsHINGrON, March 1.-THE Mexican treaty
was ratified in the Senate to-day By vote Of IL to
20 or just one vote more than the requisite two
thirds majority. The argument OF the day ws
made by Mr. Gibson, who spoke against the teaty
and in behalf of the sugar interests of Louisiana
Mr.. RiddlebeTger took the tobacco growers VI
Virginia under his protection. Mr.. Coke and others
spoke in favor of ratfying the treaty.
The sensation of the day, however. created by
Mr. Conger, who arrived early in the morning for
tilted with facts and figures TO show why the meas
ure should be defeated lie looked more bilious
than usual and evidently was in bad humOr
Before he had fairly warmed up TO his subject he
is said to have begun to east reflections upon the
people of the Republic with which the treaty
IS TO be concluded, its habits, its lack Of
business capacity its queer methods of dealing with
foreigners he even is said to have gone far as
to doubt the stability Of the eSent Government; (;
in word, he fully demonstrated the necessity Of
discussing treaties in executive session. He was
unable, however TO convert the Senator who gave
the deciding vote TO his views.
Those voting in its favor were Messrs. Allison.
Bayard, Beck, Blair, Bowen. Cameron, of Wiscon-
Edmunds, Fair, Farley, Frye, Garland, George,
Harris, Harrison Hill, Hosr, ingalls, Jackson,
Jones. of Nevada, Lapham, Logan, Mcmillan, Nc
Pherson, MandeTsOn. Maxey, Miller of California,
Miller, of New-YOrk, Morgan, Pendlcton Plumb,
Pugh, SOusbury, Sawyer. Slater, Vest, Wilson-il.
Gibson, Call, Jones' of North Carolina Hampton,
Malone. Riddleberger, Brown, IIawley, Platt,
Sherman. MouiI Aldrich, Conger, Palmer, An
thony, Kenna, Mitchell, Pike and Nance-20
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RUNELES UyFI1YESS F0R THE MINISTRY
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CLEVELAND, March 1.-THE excitement over
the exposure General Runkcs unfnes for the minis
try continues high all tho State. dispatch from
Urbana quotes The citizen saying: His career here
notorious He seen repeatedly drunk on the
street but was never arrested of respect to his wife
aud family He was arrested here for indecent and
insulting proposal 10 lady of Urbana still living here,
but whose name il withheld. In making this arrest the
officers caught him IL house Of fame Al the close Of
tho war he going 70 the penentiary for al
legged dishonesty in handling funds Of the Freedmens
Bureau. He was dismissed from the Army IN disgrace
few years ago, through the influence Of Colonel Dom
P.ajt, he was re-instated with all his back pay"
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TIE FITz JOIN PORTER CASE.

WASHINGTON, March Ex-senator Logan
denies he has commissioned anybody 80 collect
evidence to strengthen the opposition in the Fz John
Porter He looks upon he statement made by Joseph
Getchell OF Maine. simply corrOboraung testimony
already given at the martial and the court inquiry,
and not evidence which il likely 10 throw light
upon the history Of the 29th and 30th " Of August.
Mr. Sewe will open the debate the FltZ joan Porter
bill when IL is reached tomorrow, speaking IN favor Of
its passage He will be followed by Mr.. Wilson, who Is
opposed to m These two speeches, it * expected VIII
consume the entire afternoon.
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THE DOMINION PARLIAMENT.
INV vTpIrcp.PR tn THE TRIMMED

OTTAWA, March 1.-THE question of reduc-
ing expenses OF the Vice Regal Court At Ottawa will
up before Parliament Thursday when Mr.. McCraney
will move a return showing the salary paid the Gov
and his officials. travelling expenses cost Of
furnishing the Government House, etc similar return
was NOV cd for Parliament several years ago, but
voted down. McCraney's motion will probably share the
Same fate the loyal Canadians not disposed TO
make such inquiries 10 what the Governor eats and
drinks as the return calls for.
The Government Insurance BILL making Il compulsory
for the United satos mutual benefit associations 10 de
posif $50 900 with The Dominion Government before do
Ing business in Canada passed s first reading to-day
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WAR PREPARATIONS IN CHINA.

REPORTED CANNONADE UPON BAC-NINH By GEN-
ERAL MILLOT.
LONDON March 11.-Advices from Canton report
that the Chinese preparations for war are increas-
ing. The movement Of troops through Canton is
Incessant. Vast stores Of arms and munitions are
accommodating. and all signs indicate a prolonged
war. The populacc, however, show no hostility TO
foreigners. Europeans move freely through the
publc streets and are treated with perfect courtesy
A dispatch from Hong Kong says that a report is
current there t. the effect that General Milot
opened cannouade upon Bac-Nnh on Monday.
PARs March 1I.-Advices from Ionquln report
that the French column advancing upon Bac-Ninh
from IIaidzuong has had a successful engagement
with the enemy.
Admiral Courbct has taken an iron-cl9d to Quin-
hon and declared that part of the coast blockaded.
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ing region OF the Hooking Valley has been made general
and viii continue The last man went out to-day.
LL4BILITY IN STEAMSHIP DISASTER.
AN IMPORTANT TEST SUIT BROUGHT AGAINST THE
BOSTON AND SAVANNAH LINE.
lBY TELEGRAPH TO IHE TRIBUNEL


Boston, March 11.-In the United States Dis
rict Court there has been filed libel by Messrs Frank
Goodwin and Eugene p. Carver against the Boston and
Savannah Steamship Company, to recover $4,000 dam
ages for the loss OF the life OF Sampson Fawce OF Law
1t is claimed by the suitors that the act limiting
liability has application TO the claims of passengers
especially to those whose lives were sacrificed, but to
merchandise and injured craft The vessel was substan-
TALLY insured and they contend that the law and justice
Of things do not allow company to get Indemnity Tor S
vessel and then invoke statute 10 hide IL from the con-
sequences OF its failure 10 protect It's passengers Inc
history OF the subject shows this and the TACT tnat no
court has ever addcaed IT 10 apply TO passengers nd
Gates that such has not been the understanding Ihs
libel IS brought I'm admiralty. both because this court has
I'm many given damages for the loss and there is
statute also relied in the LIBEL and because the action
Is o. maritime character with which courts Of admir-
atty especially deal The libel further claims negligence
of tho
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N. Deyereau1 Putnam, The senior member Of The n
ELOPEuENT AND SHOOTING.

PHILADELPHIA. March IA dispatch 10
The Times from Gold Mlne Station schuylkh County,
save: "Peier Christman farmer ascertained that his
daughter Mary had been driving out Of the village
about oday with Ezekiel Henry, who had recently
been warned by Chrstman TO discontinue hs attenohs
Chnstman with two friends, Henry swope aud leraei
Meyer started In pursuit. and overlook the coupe 1uOu
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THE DIyGLEy PuOTAGE BILL.

WASHINGTON, March 11.-Mr. Dingley, from
the ehipping Committee reported SOrabiy 10 the House
to-day his Potage bill. II authorizes the examination Of
masters or mates OF American vessels by United States
local inspectors and the granting 20 them II found COM
oeut Of licenses 10 pilot their vessels. II also e1empts
on sailing vessels owod into or0u port by steamer
under charge OF United states pilot from the obligation
10 nav state pilot when lis services are not empoycd-
ier from the Secretary of the Treasury approving the
bill accompanies the majority report Nr Hunt OK
LousiaIs will present o minority report.
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AGAINST MIR. YANDERsLICE.

WA HINGroN, March 1l.-Judgc Kelley, OF
pernsylyania appeared before the Senate Committee
Pensions to-day TO oppose the confirmation OF. NJ Van
derslice to be pension agent At Philadelphia. lie made
.neech IVA which be embodied variety of charges against
Mr. yan5erslce relating his financial staining which
VS. i'm the opinion ~ Judge Kelley not good Mr.. Nauder
slice spoke half hour Il Is own defence. The COM
nittee took no aCuon on the case.
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NOMINATIONS BY THE PRESIDENT

WASHINGTON, March 1.-the President sent
the following nominations to the Senate to-day: First
Lieutenant Eric Bergand, Corps OF Engineers 10 he Cap
tain Second Lieutenant Lansing H. Beach Corps OF M
gineers, TO 10 First Lieutenant; Second Lieutenant
Robert R. Stevens 9th Infantry to be Fist Leutenaat
J. E. Irsh Wisconsin, 10 be Consul Of the United States
at Cognsc AbraIn j. Clifford OF New-York. 10 be agent
Elliot s. " Morgan, OF Wyoming, 10 be Secretary Of ts
Territory of Wyoming.
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A CAPTURE OF MARA CDIYG INDIANS.
Try TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE.i

FOpT BENTON, Mont, March 11.-An IN
quest was held here the body Of William Aues, killed
by Indian horse thieves, recently and verdict censr
ing the Indian Agent for allowing the Indians to roam Of
their reserv alton returned band Of Indians cross
Ing the Missouri near here Monday Overhaued
by ehers posse and eight them arrested and locked
m in ial at Benton on suspicion OF completely. Forty
stolen horses recovered.