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The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1884-02-28

READ the very sensible and
timely remarks of physician" in
another column Of to-day's paper
touching upon a matter most i'm
portant to our people, and which
Of late, has grown to be a particular
topic of conversation, viz the Med
ical Fee Bill. His argument is
both clear and forcible and will
hardly admit of an opinion contrary
to the one advanced by the writer
of said communication.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1884-02-28

JOSH Talbert, for being drunk
on the streets Tuesday, was tried
yesterday before the Mayor, and
fined $3.50 and costs.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1884-02-28

-ABoUT two o'clock yesterday
we had a light shower of rain the
wind turned to the North, and then
it became very disagreeable.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1884-02-28

-QUITE number of those who
attended Mardi Gras from this
place, returned home last night.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1884-02-28

-CARpEETERs were busy yes
,erday repairing the platform Of the
Mires Rosenthal grocery store.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1884-02-28

THERE will be services in the
Catholic Church tomorrow evening
at 7 o'clock.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1884-02-28

Col. j. C. Wise was in Town
yesterday; his sudden departure for
home was mainly due to the repor-
ted rapid rise of the river above.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1884-02-28

MIR. John }. ferguson, our
member Of the School Board, de-
serves credit for the lively interest
he is at present taking in the school
affairs of the Parish. Our citizens
should uphold and encourage him
in this important move, which will
in the end, rebound to their inter-
ests. Keep the ball moving.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1884-02-28

NoTICE.-The members of the
Executive Committee of the Demo
cratic Conservative party, are re-
quested to meet at the Town Hall
in Alexandria, on Saturday, the
9Th of March at IL. M. to arrange
for the canvass in the Parish. A
full attendance is requested.
JAS. JEFFR1Es,
Chairman.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1884-02-28

-IsN'r it rather bad sign to
see a young man use "Opera Ca
chou" at private dance?
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1884-02-28

e, We'll pays the highest cash
price for coal oil and whisky barrels.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1884-02-28

IAN inch an hour, is the way
the river was reported yesterday.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1884-02-28

This comes to us through the
medium of the Postoffice, unaccom-
panied by the necessary cash for its
insertion. 1t is probable the young
masher who wrote it hadn't paid
his wash-bill and needed the said
amount to defray that debt. The
lady, whoevor she is, had not bet
ter waste her lime and a stamp in
replying until the fellow has the
modesty to at least appear in full
dress. He has "got it bad" as fol-
lows: "Personal-Will the young
lady who so sweetly smiled on gent
dressed in red necktie and light
pants, seated on the corner of Sec
ond and Washington streets, last
Tuesday evening, address X this
City, and state where introduction
and interview can be had7"
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1884-02-28

-THE electric sign on Front
Street, still continues to be an OBJ
iect of wonder.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1884-02-28

ON her last down trip to New
Orleans, the steamer Whisper car
ried into port 9o6 bales of cotton
the Keokuk only had 40S bales.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1884-02-28
Town and Parish News.

AND now the overflow fiend
is happy.
JOB Printing neatly executed
at this office.
ALL eyes are turned to the
river and levees. t..,
READ the Mayors proclama-
ton, to be found in this issue.
e, We'll pays the highest cash
price for coal oil and whisky barrels.
IAN inch an hour, is the way
the river was reported yesterday.
THERE will be services in the
Catholic Church tomorrow evening
at 7 o'clock.
THE electric sign on Front
Street, still continues to be an OBJ
ject Of wonder.
-IsN'T it rather a bad sign to
see young man use "Opera Ca
chou" at a private dance?
-CARpEETERs were busy yes
,erday repairing the platform Of the
Mires Rosenthal grocery store.
-QUITE a number of those who
attended Mardi Gras from this
place, returned home last night.
JOSH Talbert, for being drunk
on the streets Tuesday, was tried
Yesterday before the Mayor, and
fined $50 and costs.
-ABoUT two o'clock yesterday
we had a light shower of rain the
wind turned to the North, and then
it became very disagreeab}e.
Cot. j. C. Wise was in Town
Yesterday; his sudden departure for
home was mainly due to the repor-
ted rapid rise of the river above.
ON her last down trip to New
Orleans, the steamer Whisper car
ried into port 9o6 bales of cotton;
the Keokuk only had 40s bales.
MISS Noemi Brosset, who has
been spending some time with her
sister, Mrs. Julius Glatt, left for her
home on Red river by steamer Dan
nbe Monday night.
Up to the arrival Of the train
last night, Mr.. J. ?. Clements, of
Hong Kong, China, was the only
party registered at the Exchange
Hotel. Pete Bartlett calls this a
regular high water business,
Since our last report the fol-
lowing Marriage Licenses have
been issued by the Clerk of the
Court: NJ. W. Baltic to Miss E.
E. Penny Il. K. Scott to Miss
Margaret Irving Hynson Reed to
Laura McNeely.
OLD John Nicholas, Of the
Baptist Church, yesterday informed
us, that on Sunday next, between
the hours of IL and IL, he would
Daptlze six sisters and two brothers.
The dipping will take place off of
the lower Town Wharf.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1884-02-28

READ the Mayors proclama'
ton, to be found in this issue.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1884-02-28

ALL eyes are turned to the
river and levees. ,
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1884-02-28

JOB Printing neatly executed
at this office.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1884-02-28

RIVER NEws.--For the past "a
hours, ending yesterday at s
o'clock, the river at this point had
risen l foot and Al inches.
At that hour yesterday, the river
stood 10 feet Il inches below the
high water mark of 1866, and 30
feet above low water mark of 1881.
The Red River and Coast Line
steamer, Whisper, left New Orleans
yesterday evening, for Shreveport
bound, She will pass by here to-
morrow.
The Danube, our weekly Grand
Ecore packet, pissed down yes
terday, with a light trip.
The Laura Lee, G. S. Kouns,
Captain, was advertised to leave
Shreveport Tuesday evening. She
will pass down this afternoon.
The Red River and Coast Line
steamboats, are now bringing freight
to this place at quarter card rates,
with Is per cent. off.
Our latest advices from Shreve-
port the river as rising very fast;
ii stood on Tuesday 80 feet 8
inches above low water mark.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1884-02-28

AND now the overflow fiend
is happy.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1884-02-28

OLD John Nicholas, of the
Baptist Church, yesterday informed
us, that on Sunday next, between
the hours of IL and l2, he would
baptlze six sisters and two brothers.
The dipping will take place off of
the lower Town Wharf.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1884-02-28

MISS Noemi Brosset, who has
been spending some time with her
sister, Mrs. Julius Glatt, left for her
home on Red river by steamer Dan
ube Monday night.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1884-04-09
LA CIUDAD De BARCELONA
5l.-SAN FRANCISCO-5l.

Acaba de abrirse en- la Gala de San
Francisco mum. 81, este nuevo bazar
de sastreria, a cargo de D. Miguel Mo-
neny, cortador que fu6 del estableci-
miento de D. Jaime Tomas.
FL principal objeto de LA CIUDAD
DE BARCELONA es trabajar, y ira
bajar tan bien como la primera sastre-
RIA y mas barato que ninguna.
Pruebalo Ell hecho de que ofrece en-
sus confecciones una rebaja de un
10 A IL POR CIENTOl
con respecto los precios que rigen en-
los dem&s bazares.
Tiene LA CIUDAD DE BARGE
Iona un notable surtido de generos
de Ultima novedad y operarios habiles
& entendidos.
Su lena es.
ECoNoMfA GUSTo Y SoLIDFz
Puerto-Rico, 4 de Mario de 1884.
--MoNENY & Co. 90
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NUEvA-YoRK.

De este pequefio palacio, decorado
con gusto artistico, Sc ha hecho cargo
ell d1efio del EcereH House de SGrato-
ga quien ofrece q sus amigos y cons
tantes favorecedores, espaciosas habi-
taciones ricamente amuebladas, con
cuarto de ba1o en- cada una de elias.
Los huespsdes hallaran verdadero con-
fort y mesa en- todos conceptos inme-
jorable.
Montada la casa con todos los ade-
Iantos modernos, y el no haber omiti-
do gasto para Ell bienestar de los que
nos honren, tenemos la seguridad de
que ell pdblico nos hara justicia reco-
nociendo las comodidades que lie pro-
porcionamos.
A la llegada de los vapores estare-
mos en- los muelles para recibir d los
sefiores pasaieros de las Americas Es-
pa1olas y de Europa.
Situado como est& nuestro hotel, ell
viaiero goza de un punto recreativo y
aristocratico, y pr6ximo q las princi-
pales comunicaciones, avenidas, plaEas
tiendas y teatros.
Pm. SUABEz, GERVAsIo PkREz.
81 PrOpietGrios.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1884-04-09
RETORNO. R

NoTAs:-En su viaje de ida recibira ell vapor
en- Puerto Rico los dias 13 de cada mes la carga
y pasajeros que para los puertos del Mar Oaribe,
arriba expresados, y Pacifco, conduzca elcorreo
que sale de Barcelona el rs de Cadiz el 80.
que 9 se i De d ere 5 q s iS Ia =" osga
tos del Mar Caribe Ell Pacifco, para Cadiz y
Barcelona.
En- la epoca de cuarentenss 8 sea desde 10
de Mayo al 80 de Setiembre Sc admite carga
para Cadiz, Barcelona y Santander, pero pasa-
jeros, solo para ell dltimo puerto.
Para mas informes sus agentes.
So6rinos de EzQWsGg0.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1884-04-09
GALICIA.

Bayo, Bayona, Betanzos, Buho, Beoerra,
Cambados, Cangas, Cahiza, Orballino CslsnO-
da, Coruha Chantada, Camarinas, CsrbaIlo
Caldas de Reyes, Carril, Gee, Corcubi6n, Estra-
LA, Ferrol, Finisterre, Foz, Fonsagrada, Gre;
be Guardia, Lage, Lugo, Malpica, Mondonedss
Muros, Mugia, Monforte, Nieve, Noya, Orti
guerra (Santa Marital, 0rense, Porrino, Padr6s,
Pontevedra, Puenteareas, Puentedeume, Puen
te Ceso, Puente del Puerto, Quiroga, Rivada
bia, Redondela, Rivadeo, Santiago, Salvatierra,
Tuy, Vigo, Vivero, Villagarcia, Vilisnusva de
Arosa, Villalba.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1884-04-09
iiiS8gTTidad contra ilc8ldiOS!

Los que suscriben ofrecen sus
servicios como Agentes generates
en- la isla de las muy acreditadas
y conocidas Companies de asegu-
70 contra incendi0s, denOminadas
Royal Insurance Company
DE LIVERPOOL,
con un capital De IO.OOO, 900 dc pesos, =
Northern Assurance Company
EN L0NDREs,
cor sn capital De 100000 Dc pesos
liz .FHppnRasS 4 Co.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1884-04-09

DE vAPoREs CoRREos EsPAN0LH
entire Liverpool y Puerto Rice.

Los vapores de esta Empress
destinados a dicho serVicio son
los siguientes:
P@ertOriqNei5O, captain Ciri6n.
BOrSnqNen, captain Garate.
MayGgGeS, captain Gondra.
NaecO Ponce, captain Mendszens.
H1m0cGO, capitdn Izaguirre.
Despachandose uno Ell 25 de cada
mes, d veces con escsla en- Santana sHs
Para otros pormenores dirigirse 4 los
senores White Forman y Co. Iiver-
pool, Sobrinos de Ezquiaga, San Juan
Pto.-Rico, Kraemer y Go Maysgtez
Muller, Hiugel5erg Forfar y Co. Ponos
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1884-04-09
On pasaie. Ida y vita.

Nihos memories de tres amos no pagan pa
sale. Entire tres y doce afios mitad de pasa
je. Criados acompanando sus amos dos
terceras parties del pasaje.
Tipos reducidos de fetes desde New-York
Puerto-Rico en- bsndera espanola:
Por bl. conteniendo articulos secos 25 ctvs.
Idem idem idem htmedo. 80
Objetos mensurables, pie cubIco 5
Idem ponderables quintal 124
Estos tipos reducidos de Hetes regir&n
siempre que haya en- Ell puerto de New-York
algdn otro vapor competitor cargando para
estos puertos. En- case ordinario queda vi
gente la tarifa ordinaria.
Para mas informes tipos de Hetes dirigir-
SO los agentes de Ia compafia.
San Juan de Puerto-Rico.
SOBRINOS DE EZQUIAGA
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1884-04-09

NJ aD EE IA @.
de
los aema anceses
Vie
81 Naguabo
de - Las de gratis de
ia cuto de Los nhos ha IL amos
los
somente
del Il
Brego Co.
Hernandez Naguabo, Carrot
de M
Breero YsnSsn JUAN los generates
Chavarri Y NTendizaba1
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1884-04-09
ENTIRE NEW-YoRK Y S. JUAN
On pasaje en- I. T" CSmara.. s 8
TaryG de Retes para Nero York

CqfS, AsstcGr, Mieles etc., segdn convenio
especial con los agentes, ibres de capa.
LA MAS BARATA RUTA para Europa VIA
NEw-YoRK con opci6n permanecer en- dicho
punto los pasajeros todo el tempo que juz-
guen oportuno.
Sc dan conocimientos y boleta dc pasaies
directos para Europa, Cdnad6 Boston,
todos los puertos donde tocan los vapores de
la linea, los cuales est&n en- conexi6n con
otras ltneas de vapores para los puntos ex-
presados.
BOLETA DIRECTA PARA EUROPA.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1884-04-09
ASTURIAS.

Avil6s, Cangas de 0nis, Csngas de Tine
Castropol, Colunga, Cudillero, Figueras, Gij5A
Grado, Lastres, Luarca, Luanco, Llanes, Mies
res, Navia, Oviedo, PoIa de Laviana, PoIa de
Lena, Pola de Siero, Pravia, Rivadesells, Salaa,
Sama de Langreo, Tapia, Tineo, villaviciosa
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1884-04-09
S. MELON Y CO.
SAN JUSTO 10.

venden a precios modicos.
Arroz de la India superior.
Hero galvanizado lisoy acanalado.
Cumbreras, claVos y tornillos.
Ceryeza Gloho inglesa.
F6sforos " Espada" de Seguridad.
Jahon azul e Medley"
Colchones Alambre.
Cam6s de hierro.
Colchonetas de tela.
Maquinas de coser de doble pespunte
Maquinas de coser de cadeneta.
Libfos en- blanco comerciales.
VeIas de composition.
Gas luz Diamaute, 81
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1884-04-09
UN TENEDOR De LIBROS

desea encontrar trabajo. Garantiza la
correction y clar1dad en- los asientos, y
ofrece no ser exigente en- ell cobro de
sus servicios.
Ademas, habla y escribe correcta-
mente el francis, Sc hace e5 S@eco GUAM
do asi lie convenga a sus principales, y
como 5mgl6s no tiene precio.
Para informes, dirigirse a D. Fran
cisco Irizarry en- Juncos. 80
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1884-04-09
SEVERE BASTON.
45. = SAN FRANCISCO. Ia
SAN JUAN PT0-RTCo.

Gira letras por todas oantidades eOrta vie
ia sObre las siguienteS capitales = pueblea Dc
Peninsula, islss Baleares y Canarias.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1884-04-09
Sc VENDE
5000 PESOS

Sc desean colocar en- primera hipote-
ca en- una casa de esta Capital.
Daran raz6n en- la casa nimero 50
de la calle del Sol. 40
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1884-04-09
Chavarri y NEendizabal
THF TNITERSIL COMMERCIAL BANK.
LO N D r e s .

Este Banco ene ahora arego para atar las
mercanes comercianes espanoes eablecldos
Epana America desconando ea adeanando fondo contra
nrodos ora propedad concediendo credtos cente al
recibo de referencias satisfacorias.
La compra genero la realization de producos haran
por una cos6n de pS los centes quenes Sc retran
las acras cuenta de originates concedendoes todos los
P6zas Seguros sempe abera Estas ventaa
soaene apcadas los comercantes Epanoe haan
del NvERsAI COMMERCIAL BANK remiendo Quota de
entraa en- proportion cre que deeen Banqueros compa
mas pdbca repesendos Londres Paris bao cond
clones moderadas
Direction: The Manager of
The Universal Commercial Rank.
o N d O N,
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HOTEL IMPERIAL

ANTIGUA CASA DE DELMONICO.
MIN. 8 Este, Gale IA q Quinta Avenida.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1884-04-09

Artenara, AguimeB, Arucas, AriCo, Aldsie.
Arrecife, Cora, Granadilla, Gilman, Qua, II
genio, Tcod, Las Pslmas, Laguda, lantigus
Llanon Mazo, Moys, Mogan. 0livar, 0rosava.
Pazo, Puerto de Csbras, Puerto de ID ezuz,
Realeios, Ssursl, St Ssa Lorenzo. Sansa
teo. santa Ughula, Santa Cruz ds Tens4 81
San Cr;st6hal ds Laguna, Santa Cfuz aeP P
ms, TazsCoFts. Taids. TeFel, Tsauaste. xax,
ss 1snsque Virtpsls' XsiFa xess
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" A o r ES

4N4R Aaa AAAtIV O4WC3 OoP' O@UI0E uIA@I :
PuertO-RicO, captain Benitez.
Deseosa la Compahia de dar mas amplitud a
esta Inca, abriendo comunicaciones entire el
mayor ndmero possible de puertos, ha tornado
ell siguiente itinerario que sera servido por los
vapores arriba expresados.
VIAJES DE LA HABANA A COLON.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1884-04-09

RO.B EN NOE@ME
/ ROR EEL OE@E Ne

NorAsLos pasaes tomados bodo endan recgo de
LAS famias ninos de amos, gratis de
la cuara parte de II la mad del pasae-Lo ninos
solos hasta IL amos medic pasaje.
grandes Vapores de Inca admn carga todos los
puerfos princpaes Europa para todos los de sa
con trasbordo en- la Capital
- Ell vapor ELCANO en- combination los Vapores
TraSodncoS de la Compana admite carga pasajeros
todos puertos de desino la Habana Matan
zas Cienfuegos.
Para mas nformes drg1rse los agentes generates Capital
VIJANDE RC 90.
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VIJANDE & co.
FoRTALEZA SO

Constante surtido general de mercancias
secas. Importaciones directas de los princi-
pales centros fabriles de Inglaterra, Francia,
Alemania, Espana, Suiza, Belgica, Holanda y
Estados Unidos de America.
Ventas exclusivamente al por mayor.
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IsLAs BALEAREs.
TSLAS CANARIAg.

oiudadsla de MsnorOa, , Palma Dc M
lorca.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1884-04-09
LINEA DE- COLON Y ANTTLLAS

combinadG con Ia IrasatldnacG de la misna
Compaisia q taDsbi6rs con las del FerTocarriI
de Panama g vopores de la Costa del Sur q
Norte del P0cifco.
, 1884-02-21

Salt Lake City, February 2o.-For
thirty years Salt Lake City has been
governed by a polygamous council and
officers. Last night a new council was
elected under the Edmunds law and
qualified Alderman Raleigh. A Nor
mon bishop boosted Of having served
ever since the city had q council. He
said no act of his gave greater satisfac-
ton than the one which disfranchised
him, and called upon the members of
the new council to enter into polygamy
and gain disfranchisment. D. II. Wells
protested against the election con-
Quoted by the Utah commission, and
would not give up his place in the
council If the. newly elected had not
been mormons. Raleigh and Wells have
several wives each and are prominent
church members. James Shawn, the
new mayor, made a speech indicating
that he and all Of the new council
would obey instructions In defiance Of
the law and go into polygamy. While
the city government is In the hands Of
supposed monogamists it is influenced
by the church and rebellious to the law
OF the land.
, 1884-02-21
General Gordon's Reuime.

Khartoum, February 90 General
Gordon to-day held a leyee. The poor
est Arab was admitted. He has opened
offices to hear grievances. The govern
ment books containing the records
from time immemorial, debts Of the
people, whips and bastinadoes, have
been publicly burned. A council Of
Arab notables formed a prison in which
200 wretches, loaded with chains, have
been found under orders to be demol-
ished. The negroes are rejoicing, and
the Europeans agree that General Cor
don's proclamation was the only means
Of saving themselves aud the garrison.
A French hey, Shilook, who won the
decoration of the Legion Of Honor
under the Bszaine, in Mexico, has been
appointed commander of the troops at
Khartoum- All Soudanese troops will
stay at Khartoum, while the others GO
to Omdurman.
, 1884-02-21

Washington, February 20.-At the
caucus OF the democratic members OF
the house. held tnis afternoon, Messrs.
Carlisle, Randall, Morrison, Eaton,
Reagan, Barbour, A. 3. Hewitt,
Thompson and Cobb were appointed a
committee to confer with the committee
on senate relation or organisation OF
the democratic campaign committee
and to report on the joint bill to be
held next Wednesday. Tho chairman
of the caucus, 8. s. Cox, was instructed
to appoint a committee of six to CO.
operate with the sergeant-at-arms in
securing the prompt attendance OF
members when the call Of the house ia
ordered and the following resolution
adopted, Its object being to prevent the
repetition Of the proceedings similar to
those Of Monday night.
, 1884-02-21

Pomeroy, Ohio, February 20.-The
original plans Of the United States re-
lief steamer Stockdals was to proceed
direct from Huntington, W. Va, to
the sufferers in Pomeroy and was al
tered on account OF the signs OF dis
tress and signals for aid that met the
steamer on every side as she took her
course up the stream yesterday morn
ing. Men and ONE came out and
waved signals from the banks. The
seventies of the flood are felt now
more than ever. Even people with
money say hat they cannot buy, for
there Is nothing to purchase.
, 1884-02-21

On motion of Mr.. Coad. the house
resolved itself into a committee OF the
whole for the consideration Of the gen
eral file. Mr.. Cahill In the chair.
At $40 O'Clock the committee arose
and submitted it's report: That house
house bills Nos 40 and 4S do pass as
amended; that substitute for C. +. No.
81 do pass.
The committee on enrolment re-
ported house bills Nos %, IS and SO
properly enrolled.
The speaker announced having sign
ed enrolled acts Nos 0, 10 and IL.
By unanimous consent Mr.. Coad In
troduced a substitute for H. B. No. IS,
q bill for an act for the Incorporation
OF churches, parishes and religious
societies, read irst time and referred.
House adjourned to 1890 a. m. to
day.
, 1884-02-21
The Cause Of Disturbance.

London, February 20.-The recent
fight between whites and natives arose
through an agent Of q Dutch factory
employing Krooboys to which the
natives objected. About eight hundred
native attacked the factory which was
defended with cannon and armed men.
During the fight a number of the
natives took shelter behind the powder
magazine. The defenders of the factory
fred into the magazine which exploded,
killing many of the natives. The Hght
continued several hours when the
natives withdrew leaving forty dead.
, 1884-02-21
FOREIGN BREvlTIEs.

The Tokar expedition consists of Ave
Thousand men.
The Austrian consul at Khartoum
has FORWARDED to Mahli two thousand
pounds sterling to ecure the release OF
Catholic missionaries.
Near Valparaiso, s. A, yesterday, a
collision occurred between the Santa
go express and a freight train. Three
persons we're killed and several injured.
In the British house Of commons
John O'Connor Power. the home ruler,
formerly of the Parnellite party, crea-
ted a sensation yesterday by q bitter
and stinging Arrangement OF the land
league, which lie charged with having
greatly damaged the Irish cause.
England has given her sanction for
the future increase of Turkish import
duties. provided the abuses now pre-
vailing in the management Of customs
be suppressed.