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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-07-23
WIND. RAIs, AND HAIL
Southeastern Dakota Visited BY Destructive
Storm
fBy telegraph TO the pispsich.l

IBf Telegraph 10 the DlSpetcn.I
sIoux FALLS, OAK, July 22.-Ycsterdsy
afternoon n destructive wind. rain, and
hai-storm visited Southeastern Dakota. At
Carthage. near Iroquois, n strip five miles
wide was cut by hail. In Dell Rapids,
twenty miles north OF here, greit
destruction ensued. The lower portion OF
Crossman Brothers store spread. andlet the
top story, occupied rs an Odd-Fellows' ball.
telescope down into IL. The other stories
were damaged. Two warehouses near
the depot were blown down. The Congre-
gatlonal church and school-house were de-
molished. the spire OF the Presbyterian
church was blown Of, John Paufs lumber
yard was wrecked, and number OF dwell
ings were destroyed. The crops were
badly ct by hail and telegraph lines pros
tTated. At town fourteen miles north G.
+. Bert's store was blown down. and the
goods were scattered over the prairie. The
loss is $4,000. At Sioux Falls there was
no hail. but the wind did damage to the
extent Of $4,000. OF the crops, corn
suffered the most damage, the loss be-
ing estimated at three per cent. At Valley
Springs the flax-mill OF II. G. Torrey was
destroyed; also, roller-skatlng-rink. n
school-house was unrOofcd. and the fronts
OF several business-plaecs blown la. Fiji
teen structures were destroyed. but not one
dwelling, though they were somewhat
damaged. Lumber stocks were scattered
in all directions. Griffith Rogers, living
two miles north Of here, had his house and
barn blown down and two children In
iured, though not dangerously. At Beaver
Creek, MIMI, some damage was done TO
grain, houses, barns, and wind-mils. The
Norwegian church, ten miles south OF
there, was blown down, and aman and boy
were injured.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-07-23

Suing to Recover Colonel BurnsIde's
Rand.
lBy telegraph to the Disnatch.l

[By telegraph to the Disnatch.l
WASHINGTON, July 22.-Suits were enter
cd to-day by DiStrict-AttOrney Worthing-
ton on the part OF the United States against
j. o. +. Burnside Us principal and y. l..
JelrrIes as surety, and against Eliza G.
Hutchinson, eXecutriX OF the estate OF
Haywood NJ. Hutchinson, and Robert G..
lngersoll, administrator OF the estate OF
Ebon G. Ingersoll, to recover $4,000. the
amount OF the bond given for Colonel
Burnside as discussing officer OF the Post
Office Departmentiior the honest and faith
jul discharge OF his duties. He having
defaulted in that respect, the bond Is now
sued to recover the full amount OF the same.
,Iefl'ries is the only one Of the sun cites liv-
ing, and it becomes necessary to bring sepa'
rate suits in the other two cases against the
respective estates,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-07-23
Tho AuaI,sorGr.n, & Ward.

Hy telegraph 70 Illc UIspitch.I
NEW YORK, July 22.--Judgc Van Bruni
to-day granted an order permitting Julian
r. Davies, receiver OF the firm Of Grant a
Ward, TO bring action, against such persons
as he deems pecuDilrily responsible and by
whom SUMS OF money are due to the firm OF
Grant a Ward, or 10 the receiver, or 10
whom the firm have loaned sums OF money,
whether secured or not. The petition states
that some Of the loans made by the firm are
secured only by the promissory notes Of the
parties; others by collateral, and some
without security whatever. II is also stated
that the receiver has demanded payment oil
such loans as are due, aud many borrowers
he says, have refused TO pay them.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-07-23
The New York BrickIayers' Strike.

Ivy Telegraph u The Dispatch.l
New YORK, July 22.-As nearly as could
be asccftalned from the conflicting state
ments made by employees and employers
to-day there were nearly 700 brickhyers
and 100 labOrers on strike. The emf
ployes at a meeting to-day appointed CONF
mittees to visit all the buildings through
out the city on which brickllycrs and III
borers arc employed and report the con-
ditlon of affairs. At 4 meeting this eYenlng
the strikers DENY that three iOurths OF the
mastcT-buildeTS' associations have their
contracts 50 framed with architects and
owners that their time for completing the
work shall be extended the same num-
her Of days a. the strike shall eX-
ia. They admit, however, that few
members MAJ have such contracts. NO men
have as yet been employed in the places Of
the strikers. One Of the largest builder, in
the city said to-day that the members are
unanimous on the question OF holding out,
and that Just as soon rs certain buildings
are completed those members who yielded
10 the demand for nine hours will join their
colleagues in resisting their employees. lie
thought they could succeed notwithNtlnd-
ing the acknowledged strength aud wealth
Of the labor organizations. Many builder,
who are not members OF the association
nave refused TO grant nine hours.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-07-23
The shipping Interests Suffering.

10y telegraph 70 l4i' Dl1liltll'I
WASHINGTON, July 22.-Ques.ions are
constantly arising at the Treasury Depart
ment under the operations OF the Dingey
shipping bill, and action on them is de-
layed because Of the absence Of the Com
missioner OF Navigation. The Depart
ment has heard nothing from Mr.. Patten,
the gentleman appointed to that Office, and
II is nOtcyen known whether or no, he pro-
poses 10 assume its duties. ~ many OF the
questions involve important points OF con-
struction, and d prompt action on them is
necessary, they have been referred 10 Mr..
Dingley, the author Of the bill, for such
suggestions as he may deem proper. The
business Of the new division created by
this bill is represented TO DE most urgent,
and the delays consequent on the existing
state OF affairs are said 10 be seriously
affecting the shipping interests of the
country.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-07-23
underground london.

lIOndOU Slanfkru.i
Rev, ID. PTice-JOncs, VI. ~, diocesan
missionary clergyman Of the Great Wild
Street district OF st, Giles in-the-Fields,
calls attention tC phase OF Stun lie which
appears TO be but little known even among
those who are interested i'm the condition oil
the London poor. He says THAT GER
tain localities are the haunts OF large gangs
Of lads and girls who spend half the night
in the streets and give the police mCch
trouble Is q fact which has long been not0-
rious. But il is not so generally known
that the reason why many OF these young
people infest the streets and become Jaw
breakers is that they have no homes. Inc
truth Is. however, that many OF them are
real outcasts. They have been cast OH OF
the only homes they ever had by their own
fathers, not necessarily for misconduct, but
simply because they were felt TO be lncutn'
brances. And this is the greatest misfortune
10 hundreds OF poor children in London
that their fathers are known or supposed
10 be stll living. What becomes OF these
homeless ones after they leave the streets
That Is TIE question 10 which | now more
particularly wish 10 call attention. Where
do they sleep! Sometimes in threepenny
lodging-houses, sometimes on do0r-stels,
and very often IN the passages or on the starr
cases OF houses let in one-room tenements to
people Of their own class. But the maiorl-
~ Of the street Arab fraternity generally
prefer quarters where they are not so likely
to be interiered with or disturbed. so they
utilize the empty cellars which were for
merly occupied by poor families, but when
have been condemned by the sanitary in
spectors as unfit TO live in. And when they
have ended their nights amusements In the
streets, II Is often in these underground holes
that they take refuge, boys and girls to-
gether, some OF them being mere children
This district, where work and live, Il
teeming with such young outcasts. II Is,
| in fact, sort OF human rabbit-warren."
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-07-23
MOnmOuilI.park Races.


NEW YORK, July 22.-First race-FOr
maiden thrce-y car-olds and upwards, one
mile Economy won; Ecat second, Ma.
zurka (colD third. Time. l:iG.
second race-Sapling Stakes for two-year-
olds, three-quarter milc--Brookwood won
easily; Goano second, Caolua third.
Time. l:l54.
Third race-StcycnS stakes fOrthrec.year-
ODDS, one and iye-cighth milcs-Bob Miles
won easily; Thackeray second, Leo third.
Bob Miles was disqualified for crooked
riding. and the race was given 10 Thackc-
ray. Time, 2:jil.
Fourth race-handicap sweepstakes FOR
an ageS-the Mimi colt won easily; Euclid
second, Huron third. Time. 2:0li.
Fifth Tace-Winner 10 be sold at auc-
ton. an ages, one and one sixteenth miles
Hartford won; Lutcsnig second, Clonmel
third. Time, 1:jl. The winner sold for
5000; entered for ~ 900.
sixth racc-bandicap stoplechasc, short
COURSE Charley Epp, won; Trombone
second, Marshall third. Time, 3:lG4.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-07-23
LONDONS DEMONSTRATION.
The Most Remarkable and Imposing Affair
Witnessed During yictoria'S Reign.
lBy cable to the Dissatch.I

By cable 10 the Dissatch.l
LONDON, July 22.-The Telegraph says :
The demonstration Of trades unions and
others at Hyde Park yesterday IN favor OF
the franchise bill was the most remarkable
and imposing that has been witnessed
during Queen Vict0ria's reign. over one
Numbered thousand men marched in pro-
cessiOn with dccorum rising to dignity. It
will not do for the peers to mock or under
value its peaceful. simple methods, or decry
1t as paid show.
The Standard says: The behavior Of the
people was admirable, but the demonstra-
ton has not changed the political situation
In the slightest degree. The Judgment Of
the silent and modest section OF the COM
munity Will not be affected. The ministry
should concern themselves with the sober
majority who stay ut home and think for
themselves, instead OF following brass
bands through the streets and passing
resolutions.
The Times this morning, referring 10 the
procession yesterday. says: Yesterdays
spectacle was unique OF H. kind. It was a
demonstration made for the people by the
people. II exhibited every sign OF spon-
taniety and enthusiasm"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-07-23
soOn. 600 Fire I'm baltimore.

IUN IcItgflpH % IhC DIsNlICU'I
BALTIMORE, july 22.-The works Of the
Zen Guano Company, at Locust Point with
their contents, were destroyed by fire this
afternoon, causing damage now estimated
at 100000. The building was Of wood,
and a strong south wind caused the fire 10
spread 30 rapidly that the efforts Of the
entire fire department could not check it.
The factory included the sulphuric acid de-
partment, with lead chambers OF large
capacity. When the roof fell there were
seven members Of Engine Company No.
u on it, but all escaped without serious
injury. Included IN the stock was large
quantity OF sulphur, the fumes from which
nearly sulfocated the fremen. The insu-
rance Is 5000, principally in companies
cut Of Baltimore.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-07-23
Saratoga Races.
iBy telegraph to the Dispatch.

ib1 tclttlApA To Tue Dl'ttAlfA-l
SARATOGA. July 22.-Fir,t rIce-ilash
stakes. for two-ycar-ol d,-SlO0 each, with
$500 added. hall mile ollnte won easily /;
Florio second, Harrisan third; followed
In order by Ten stone. Lizzie DwyeT, Cap
tain, and BoOtblack. Time, i0t seconds.
Second race-cXcelslor sweepstakes, for
all ages-Sj0 each, with $1,000 added, mile
and quarter-Freoland won; General
Monroe second, Marie stuart third. Time,
2:11t.
Third race-purse 800, al ages, three
quarters o. a mile-Jlm RenwicE won !;
Saunterer second, MammOnest third. Time,
I.15t.
Fourth racc-iree handicap hurdle race,
purse $500, entrance free, one mile and Il
quarter over five hurdles--Guy led from
the start TO TIE finish. winning easily by
three lengths. Time, 2:224.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-07-23
FURIOUS FLAMES.
Thousands o. Acres of Grain DESTROYED In
SAN JOnquin Valley.

ny tcltgIap' 10 the llspdtc0l
MODESTO, CAL, July GA terrible fire
ragged SUNDAY In the southern part OF san
joaquin Valley. Thousands OF acres Of
grain were destroyed. The farmers, after
a well.organized struggle, succeeded in
checking the flames. The fire started again
yesterday morning in n wheat-Geld near
here, and an alarm was instantly tele-
graphed and telephoued TO all available
points. Two thousand men from different
sections FASTENED 10 the rescue. The old
fashioned prairie manner Of fighting fire
with fire was resOrted 10, and at 3:3J Il. NJ,
after desperate struggle, the fire was got
under control. The streets here and at
Oakdale are filed with men with scorched
faces and singed hair. Six thousand acres
OF grain and several large dwellings were
destroyed. The loss is estimated at
rl5O 0C0
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-07-23
COLONEL COLVILLES EXPEDI-
TION.
Its Progress Across the Desert-No Fears OF
IntprruDtiou.
[By cable % the Dlspatch.l

fBy cable 10 the Dispatch.l
WADY HAIFI, July Messengers ar
irving here from the oasis OF Wat-dcl-
KhaIieh report that Colonel Colville and
Major Wortiey. with their Bedoun force,
had arrived ut Beris from Assout, which
is two hundred miles distant. Their
horses were in good condition, nOtwIth-
standing the great heat which they had
been obliged to endure. Colonel Colyillc
hoped TO proceed southwark to Selinah on
July 10th. Selimah H. nine DAYS journey
from kharieh. The route lies through the
very heart Of the desert, and there Is no
water fit for drinking purposes along the
way. Colonel Colyile's intention was to
take 12j men with him mounted on camels,
and also take camel train Of 100. carrying
water sufficient to supply his force Tor ten
DAYS, and food enough for two weeks. He
expected to direct ms line OF march across
the desert by means OF the compass,
and hoped 10 strike the Nile at Ammara,
some distance south OF Wady Halt. The
Sheik Of KhaIieh thought that collision
with rebels would De probable at Anmarl,
but Colonel Covile did not consider that
this would prove Of sufficient Importance
to make it necessary for him to change his
plans. Messengers stated that the inhab-
iiants OF the oasis were now friendly to
the English officers and their force. 4
month ago. however, when Major Wort
ley's advance guard appeared, 800 OF
the natives confronted l., and offered
q feeble resistance. but they quickly
dispersed at the sight OF the forty rifles Of
the guards. The Shoik Of kharieh had
Informed the English officers that mes
sCngcrs from Mahdi have passed through
Khareh on their way TO Tripoli. Colonel
ColyIie expects to reach Selimah on July
Goth and Wady Hall by the beginning OF
August.
CAmo. July 22.-The number OF gum
boats between AssOuan and Wady Half
has been largely increased.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-07-23
Death OF u Noted Woman.

IBy Telegraph % Ile Dl7plIcH'I
PITTSBURGH, PA, July 22.-Jane Gray
swisshelm, noted woman and advocate OF
female rights, Is dying AZ her home at
Sewickly, Pa. On Saturday the 18th in
slant she was taken III with q complaint
common 10 her In summer, and since then
has been growing steadily weaker, until
last night when she lost consciousness.
Mrs. swisshelm was born in this city in
1915, and her life has been a most eyentful
one. For forty years she has been a reg
uar contributor for many leading papers
Of the country.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-07-23
Adjournment OF the Egyptian Confer
TBy cable to the Dispatch. J


LONDON, July 22.-The Egyptian Confer
ence met to-day at the Foreign Office.
Earl Granville, Secretary Of State for For
eign Affairs, presided. There were pres
ent: n. Waddington, the French Ambassa-
dor; Musurus Paeha, the Turkish Ambas-
sador; Baron DE Staal. the Russian Am
bassadOr; Count Won Muenster, the Ger
man Ambassador; Count Karolyi, the
Austro-H Hungarian Ambassador; and Che
Waller Nigra, the Italian Ambassador. The
financial advisers Of the several Ambassa-
doris were also in attendance. The Con-
ference continued in session for only about
one hour, when II adjourned sine die. IL
is considered doubtful whether it will
meet AGAIN for Il long time.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-07-23
TIE CHOLERA.
Its Progress in France-No Cases OF the Dis.
ease In Paris.
Mn clhln ID the Dlsnatch.l

fBy cable To the Disp3tch.l
PARIS, July 22.-There were thirty deaths
from cholera at Marscilles last night, and
twenty-eght at Toulon. A panic was
created at Tonlon lat night by the arrival
Of 100 collins which had been ordered
from Marsoilles. In order to alay the eX.
citement it was found necessary to send
the collins back.
AT a meeting Of the municipal council Of
Paris the director OF public aid declared
that no ease Of genuine Asiatic or sporadic
cholera had been reported at the Paris hos
pitfalls. The deaths which had Econ at
tributed to cholera were really due to other
causes.
Between Q O'Clock and noon to-day there
were eight deaths from cholera at Mar
settles.
PARIS, July 81 p. M-Therc were
fourteen deaths from cholera at TOulon to-
day. The Government has revoked the
order for military manWuyrcs in the south
Oh account OF the cholera.
a case OF cholera has been announced at
Lyons.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-07-23
cow<,uetor.

An Erie pal telegram SAYS freight
conductor on the Nickel Plate railway
struck a tramp who was stealing ride.
knocking him OF the train aud under the
wheels Monday morning. The tramp gave
his name as John Oscar Graham, OF Chelsea.
England. Before Dr. Spencer proceeded
TO amputatc Grsham's legs he drew several
hundred dollars from his walstband. and,
making his will. bequcaihed II 10 his sister,
Mary A. Graham. Of Chelsea. lie will not
survive the shock "
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-07-23
Killed by "MysterIous Dave
10y telegraph 10 the DispaIch.I

I'd! IFlVF IAVII % III HI7IstVUsI
KANSAS CITY, July 22.-At Dodge City,
Kansas, late last mig I, Deputy-Marshal
Mathers, notorious as "Mysierious Dave"
shot and killed Thomas Nixon, a deputy
marshal. The murder was the result Of
an old fcud. Mathers fired four shots, any
one OF which would have been fatal. \
cowboy standing near was also shot in the
knee. Nixon had the reputation Of being
the best buifalo-hunter ON the plains.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-07-23
Losses by the Great London Fire.

TBY cAUIt 70 Lhc UisIAICu.I
LONDON, July a. The loss from the
great fire Saturday at Crane Wharf, Wap-
ping, "a part Of London,) il is now believed
will reach the large amount OF $500, 900.
Among the merchandise consumed were
1900 bales OF wool, valued at $500, 900 /;
1900 tons Of coffee, valued at $3.50, 900, aud
1000 tons Of pepper-a third OF the entire
stock in London valued at S325,oOO. Be-
sides this, 1850 tons OF gum, tapioca,
sugar, sbellac, and other produce were de-
afrnua1
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-07-23
Suing Cincinnati saIoon-Keepers

tBy telegraph TO the Dispatch.J
CINCINNATI, July 22.-Four hundred ana
two saloon-keepers were sued yesterday
for 800 or $500 each, according to the kind
Of liquor sold. This action was brought
about by the failure Of over 1000 saloon
keepers to pay for their annual licenses
under the provisions OF the Scott law.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-07-23
Rubber.works shut Down.

lBy telegraph 20 the DspAteh'I
PROVIDENCE, X. l., July 22.-All the de-
partments OF the National Rubber Company,
Of Bristol, are shut down this morning
The company owes its workmen Tor June
and for as much Of July as has passed.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-07-23
BIoek-Factory Burned.

by telegraph TO the Dispatch.l
GLOUCESTER, MASS, July pa fire
broke out this mcrnlng in Harvey e. Tarr's
bloek-factory, which spread rapidly aud
caused loss OF from $4,000 to 5000 be-
fore IL was controlled. The loss Is divided
among great number OF trims and indi-
viduals. 10 most OF whom II represents their
entire property.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-07-23
striking Miners are Forced 20 Sue
eumb.
INV telegraph to the plsnaleh.l

fBy telegraph TO the Dtspateh.1
ST. LOUIS, july 22.-Iniormation from
Belleyille, ILL.,, the centre OF large coal
mining district, where a considerable num-
Der Of miners have been on strike recent
" for higher wages, Is to the efiec. that
Charles Nesbit, president OF the Miners
Union, has declared the strike of on ac-
count Of the destitute condition OF some
OF the miners, and the latter will resume
work at the old price Of one and half
cents for digging. Several operators have
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-07-23

~ under the provisions Of an Act ~ Assembly
Of the state ~ Virginia, approved January =,
lasi, entitled Au act - change The name ~ thc
London aud Buckingham Construction and Nin-
ing GUmnauy 20 fiai-r0p toal Company, and
confer certain privileges thereon" aud ~ no
luton of the stockholders Of Tie saif comp1uy,
passed IN general meeting On the 5th DAY ~ febr-
fry. lSs4, accepting the said Act Of Assembly,,
tlc name OF tie London and Hnck nghim Con-
strnct.o1 and Mining Company, upon and afIr
Juiy 4, 1854, has been changed = fLAT-TDP
COiL COMPANY: that q duiy. csrii1ei copy %
aid Act u Assembly and q sSii resolution has
been duly led Ia the Office OF the secretary %
state Of West Nirginia, and that the retary 0f
state Of Wet Virgtnii. on JAY 2, 1854, issi.csi
Undtr his hand aud the great zeal OF the state ~
West Virginia certificate rcciting ssid resolution.
and doclsring that the SAID corDorailon 10 10 10
known As "FLAT-TOP COAL CONPANlN
q. n. DrtiRlNG,
President OF Flat-Top Coal Company, formerly
known rs London and Buckingham Construction
and Mining Company.
july z, 1854. ty 9-Wft
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-07-23

been willing TO sccede 10 the demands OF
The men for two cents. but most Of them
stood out, and as no concert OF action
could be agreed upon there has been quite
a disturbed state Of affairs in the district
and much distress.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-07-23

hospi.aIs are crowded both here and In Co
Ion. Seven deaths OCCURRED IN the Canal
Hospital last night. The Isthmns y IN
filthy condition, and the cholers IL expect
ed. As yet no precautionary measures
baye beer taken to prevent the Introduce
fion OF that disease.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-07-23
The pe,auIter John c. Emo.
,p..,-.. - ,ha Dlspatch.J

IBy Telegraph 70 Inc DIsPa'OH'I
QUEBEC, July 22.-John c. Emo has rent
ed splendidly furnished residence on ~.
John street, and has been joined py MS
wife and three young daughters from New
York.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-07-23
THE RESCUE or GREEDY.
Queen Victoria send, Congratniations-The
Presidents Response.

Presidents Response.
fBy telegraph 10 the Dispatch.
WASHINGTON, July 22.-The President
has received the following cable message
from Queen Victoria:
London, July 2l.-TO the President Of
the Lp,ted States, Washington: The Queen
heartily congmtulatcs the President and
people OF the United States on the rescue
Of Lieutenant Greedy and the gallant sur
yiyors Of the Arctic expedition. She trusts
that favorable reports have been received
Of the sufferers.
lsignedl TIE QUEEN.
UixdSOr Castle.
The President replied as follows:
To the Queen Of Great Britain and Ire
land, Windsor castle: The President, for
himself and for the people OF the United
States, sincerely thanks the Queen for her
most welcome congratulations upon the
rescue Of Lieutenant Greedy and the sur
yvors Of his party, and is happy to say
that favorable reports are received as TO
their hea tn. The President takes this oc-
casion to express anew his high apprecia-
ton and that OF the people OF the United
states for the timely gift Of the "Alert,"
which generous act added spirit and en-
couragement 10 the expedition.
lSignedl CHESTER A. ARTHUR,
President OF the United states.