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AN IMMEDIATE APPROPRIATION OF 81. 500 600 RECON-
MENDED FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF FACTORIES
AT WASHINGTON, d. c., AND TROY, NJ Y.
the report OF the board OF army and navy Off
GERS, appointed to examine and report which of the
navy yards and arsenaiS has the best location and
is best adapted for government foundry, etc, has
been submitted to the Secretary OF tie Navy. The
board suggests that ii Congress shall conclude TO
arm the country. a certain sum be fixed rs per-
manent yearly appropriation to be expended i'm the
purchase OF steel. IL does not recommend the
tabliShnent OF government foundry, properly so
called but thinks that the steel manufacturers
should be called upon TO provide the material, and
recommends the establishment OF two gun factO-
ries under the control OF the government. 1t
recommends that the Watervliet arsenal, West
Troy, n. Y, be selected the site for the army gun
factory and the Washington navy yard. District OF
Columbia, as the site for the navy gun factory.
The report concludes follows: The facts that the
United States Is destitute OF the means OF fabr1ca
ing the modern guns so urgently needed for ma
tiOna defense, and that at least three years will be
required 10 complete the tools, construct the shops
and establish the plant, would seem to demand an
Immediate appropriation OF the amount 81 $40 600,
estimated for the establishment OF the proposed
gun factOrfaSo
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Relieving the Poor.

The number Of families relieved through the
police during Saturday and yesterday are stated by
Major Dye as follows by precincts: First precinct
3 white families; second, 2 colored and white,
third, colored and white; fourth, colored and
white; fifth, white; sixth, cOlored and white;
seventh, colored and white, and eighth, COL
Ored and white, making 16 coOred and l9 white,
total OF 35 families OF III persons
THE CITIZENS RELIEF COMMITTEE
reports cash receipts follows: Already reported
s6,45453 Navy department., $3.50; Franklin & Co.,
SO; Prot. F. widows, S.; Arlington Hotel walters
pr. A. Brooks, s5.76; F. d. SIS; total, 81, ,5a2O9.
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The Bismarck.I.asl<er Sensation.
THE RESOLUTION NOT RETURNED THROUGH MINISTER

The BfsmRrck.Lasker Sensation.
THE RESOLUTION NOT RETURNED THROUGH MINISTER
SARGENT.
When STAR reporter inquired at the State de-
partlnent to-day for Information regarding the re-
ported return by Bismarck OF the Herr Lasker reso-
luton he was handed the following memorandum:
sit Is learned at the Department OF State that Mr.
Sargent has no positive Information on the subject
He believes that the resolution has been returned
1t has not been returned through him, and there Is
no official information as to 1t All further inOr-
nation on the subject was refused.
THE GERMAN MINISTER
stated to-day that he had yet received no inform
| alton on the subject, and had no intimation that
the resolution was on its way TO him. He added
however, that, If such were the case he felt sure
that the communication transmitting 1t would be
OF such character as to carry conviction that IL
was returned In no retaiiatory spirit.
Mr. ocHILTREEs RESOLUTION.
The resolution which, according to the cable re-
ports Bismarck has returned to the American min
lister at Berlin, to be transmitted back to this
country, was offered in the House by Representa-
tive Ochitree on the 9th OF January, and there
being no objection adopted The text OF thereso-
luton is as 1oOws:-ReSOlred, That this House has
German statesman, Edward Lasker. That his loss
Is not alone to be mourned by the people of his ma
tive land where his flrm and constant exposition
and devotion to free and liberal ideas have mate
rally advanced the social, political and economic
condition OF those people, but by the lovers OF lib
erty throughout the world. That copy OF these
| ceased, as well as to the minister OF the United
States resident at the capital OF the German en-
pire and TO be by him communicated through the
legitimate channel to the presiding Ger of the le-
giSlative body OF which he was mfHer.
GERMAN AND GERMAN-AMERIcAN)sN sNrMRNr.
The liberal press Of Berlin condemns the action of
Prince Bismarck.
The New York staats Zeitung of yesterday says
There Is little doubt that Bismarck is not friend
Of the United States, and probably he looks down
with sort OF contempt upon the Conduct of pOltt-
cal affairs in this country In every meas.
ure the government OF the United States may take.
in order TO defend the dignity OF the country
the insOlence and malice Of the German govern
Americans"
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THE LATE DIR. C. NJ. FoRp.-The Medical Society


A FREE BRIDGE PETITIoN.-A petition for the 80
lection OF the Three Sisters the site OF the FREQ
bridge II being very extensively signed here IL 10
addressed TO the District committee OF the House of
Representatives, and represents that IN the opinion
OF The sgners the site named Is the very best one
in every respect both for the District OF CounbiA
and Virginia that could be procured, and petitions
that the Increased appropriation may be made for
the free bridge at that point reason In addition
TO many already given, which induces many 70 pre.
fer the location at Three Sisters TO the aqueduCe
bridge is, that In that event the aQueduct brfdg0
would he almost vaueless 10 the corporation own
ing IT, and that IL would then be sold for railroad
bridge
RoBBKRy.-The residence OF Major Nicholson.
No. Cooke Place, was entered at an early hour
this morning, and overcoat and hat stolen from
the hall rack An old hat was left behind and waS
recognized as belonging 10 a colored man formerly
empoyeda as a servant In the house.
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The HAZING CADETS-The court-martial trying
the Annapolis cadets charged with hazing viii fin
ish its session the middle or this week. Testimony
In the case OF Cadet Maxey was concluded Satur-
day, and the court adjourned TIL Monday TO allow
the accused TO submit q written statement In his
behalf The case or Cadet Mckean was called to-
day. The witnesses examined in MaXey'S case sat
urday were Cadets Phillips, Balenger, and Craig.
Cadet Parker for the defense testified that he did
all the haAng himself, and that Maxey was simply
present as a looker-on. Maxey, IN his own behalf.
testified that he was intoxicated at the time OF
the haZing that he scarcely could remember any
thing that tranSpired. The sentence OF the court
been submitted to the superintendent OF the naval
academy for his approval. Parker, having pleaded
guilty OF the hazing, Will be dismissed and is
probable the same sentence Will apply 10 JAS
uemSki
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FALL RIVER. MASS, Feb. 1s-The attempt to
start the Union mills to-day was a failure. The
strikers intmidated the help who wished 70 go ia.
he strike Oh the weayers at the Borden City mill
to-day was OF no great consequence and the mill -
still running,
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Decision as 10 Telegraph Poles I'm


BosToN, Mass, Feb. 1s-1he supreme judicial
court OF this state has rendered decision on a bill
brought To nlOla the selectmen Of Brookline from
granting 10 the American Rapid Telegraph conf
pany permit under tile statute coustr rlct a line
OF telegraph on certain highways In BroOhilne. on
the ground that the statute WAS unconsIlt Qtional
The court holds that the USE OF portion OF the
highway. for the poles, &C, OF companies formed
under the laws OF the state for the transmission OF
intelligence by electricity. ana subject TO The SUPER
vision OF the local authorities. is public use SINH.
lar TO that for which the highway was originally
taken, and that the OF the fee Is entitled TO
no further compensation.
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BosTON, Feb. 1s.-The Official invest igation into
the steamship city or Columbus disaster, which
WAS To have been resumed this morning, has been
postponed until "Wednesday, owing 10 the absence
OF Inspector BurnhaIn and witnesses from the
steamer GiaJcuS
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ysnr:ne Tbt&o.pevS.

LONDON, Feb. IS-Steamer Dorset. from Bristol,
foT New York, has put Ii II Queenstown with her
bow damaged
LGter.-Stcarner Sidonian. from Boston for Glap
gov, has arrived AT queenstown, not Glasgow, "a
before reported She Il short of Goals During tuG
passage a seaman was lost overheard. Sixty-alx
head OF cattle were also washed overheard.
t'nILADELPHIA. Feb. lS.-1he steamer Juniata,
hence for savannah has returned " this port with
machinery slightly deranged
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New YORK, Feb. ls-The board ur Unlted states
local Steamboat inspectors received this morning
Instructions from The Secretary or the Treasury
Restore 10 his position INSPECTOR Alex Cauldyell,
VINO suspended after the Investigation into
the cause Vf the explosion of the steamer River.
dale Oh The North river sDIne time ago.
CHARGE OF INTESr TO klLI--To-day, in the
Criminal Court, Judge Wylie, a young man name1
Thomas Madden Mas placed on trial Tor an Hssaule
with Intent 10 Kill James Dean, On october 10th
last, Mr. &. VI. Smith Tor DEFENDANT The testi.
nony was u the effect THAI Madden ana others
weIc In a saloon In the neigiborhood or North
Capitol and q streets; that there was some iiei-
Guilty: that afterwards they all left and the two
parties came together and scuifie took place. In
which bean Received three w0unds-one In tho
SIDE one in the grn and one in the fieshy part OF
the thigh-sOme of which Dean swears were in
1lictel 10y Madden The defense was. that Deano
struck the first blow and defendant testified that
he did not Use the knife he court took occasion.
IN charging the jury, TO comment severely upon
the saloons which breed all these disturbances The
jury found verdict OF guilty. Notice OF motion
Tor new Trial was given.
THE LATE DR. c. NJ. FoRD-The Medical Society
OF tine District saturday evening adopted approprl.
ate Resolutions respecting the death OF DIR. c. NJ.
Ford. The funeral Viii take place tomorrow after.
noon at O'Clock, from the Church OF the Reforma-
ton, Capitol BILL Dr. Ford, after iiis graduation
from The medical department OF the University OF
pennsylvania, In lsdl, was commissioned assistant
surgeon, t.s.N., ana appointed 10 the steamer
Huntsville at that tne one or the blockadirg feet
Gull OF Mexico. Remaining n the navy about one
year he resigned returned 10 Troy ny, his native
place. and married Miss Hattie a, Ives daughter of
prominent gentleman living near thatcity. few
weeks later he came TO Washington and was ac
assigned to daty at Cliifburn hospital, whence.
after faithful service OF nine months, he was
transferred surgeon I'm charge OF the old capitol
prison, where he remained until the prison was
abolished after the close OF thewar kesigning his
commission in the army he located on capitol Hill,
and was engaged In practice there until the date q
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SPECIAL NOTICES.

F@oI O. O. F-THE MEMBERS OF CENTRAL
kS LODGE. No. l. l. o. o. F.. will meet at tn eir hall
:th street northwest, TUESDAY EVENING, February
18th. 7:U to make arrangements the funeral Of
brother W. A. DoNIvAN They will also s1neet WE'D
NESDAY at p. u, to attend the funeral By order
OF the N u. fltl WM r. HUNT
ro NORTH CAROLINA REPUBLICAN ASsOCI-
~ AIlON--The members of the North Carolina
Association requested to meet at St George Hail.
llth street. between and northwest THIS EVEN
INC, at O'Clock p. III. Business of importar
IT. ROB'T HANCOCK, JR President
Icy, MASONIC.-THE OFFICERS AND MEM
80 Ders of LAFAYETTE X. A. CHAPTER. No. 5.
are hereby notified that Special Convocation of the
Chapter Will he held at Masonic Temple TUESDAY,
i9th inst at 30 O'CLOCK for the ptIrp of attending
the funeral of deceased companion. CHARLES NJ,
FORD Companions OF Sister Chapters fraternally
invited to attend.
By order of the NJ. E. a. P.
1t RICHARD j. BLAKELOCK, Secretary
fSS HAVING OPENED AN OFFICE IN MY EN-
larged building for the sale Of Real Estate at Pri-
vate Se Making Loans, Collecting Rents and the Gen
eral Management of Property for Owners and Estates
request that all who have such for sale or wish to
chase will give call Some fine investments now
in hand on eth. 9th and streets northwest Daily in
qrles for property in all parts of the city Call and
give me description Of property for sale Prompt
attention and returns in all business transactions
~ CHAS. c. DUNCANSON,
febl8-1m Nos 317 and 319 9th street. cor D L. w.
~- NOTICE TO OWNERS OF HORSES.
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Twenty Years in state Prison.
The Fall River Strikers

PATERSON. " j., Feb. 1s.-John Walker, who was
convicted OF the murder or Mm Frazier was to-
day Sentenced 10 twenty years imprisonment
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Washington News and Gossip.
GOVERNMENT RECEIPTS To-DAY-Internal reve
nue., s560, ,031. 60; customs, s., ,0S0 0,0l92a

DEM0LISHING THE OLD NAVY DEPARTMENT
BUILDING.-The work OF tearing down the old NAVY
department building was begun to-day 1t Will be
necessary to provide quarters for the three naval
examining boards. which have heretofore occupied
rooms In this building. AS there is no spare room
In the Navy department, Secretary Chandler will
ask Congress to authorize the renting OF rooms In
the ne1ghbOrhOOd OF the Navy department.
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SKIN DISEASES
SKIN DISEASES q
SKIN DISEASES

l. tAcnel White red inhaned rimples on the
cheeks. forehead and nose; affects both sexes.
= CoInedones )-Blackheals the nose, forehead
and cheeks.
) Oliver Spots )-Brown, dark. muddy looking spots
on the forehead and cheeks affects ladies.
T. Nasal Erythema )-Redness and oiliness Of the
nose.
s. tStippled Skin )-Coarse. deep cheeks and
g. Freckles Moth Tan. Sallowness. Birth, marks. are
annoying dscolnratlons all of which readily
yield to true DtrnIatolO0ical skill.
tScay calP letter The scalp gets tender, itchy,
ard ine white scales form. which form again fast
removed If neglect will ruin the finest head of hair
8 Eczenla-T -Tetter 1Bisters form. burst and form
yellow, moist CrIIss dries into white scales affects
the scalp. ears. face" elbows, knees. hands fingers,
limbs. JOINTS. back and breast
3 Dry Whit Scay Eczema-The skin in patches or
the entire body gets dry. contracted srveled and
covered with fine fuwry more marked scaleS the
treIltieS cold
10 Pamar TetterThe palms Of the hands gets harsh.
dry tlSsured. cracked tiickeued. painful and
II. Eczema of the HaitlS-The skin gets Unnamed.
bster. form break and exude gun1ny sticky huid,
which quickly dries into crustS. There is always
less heat. Inflammation blisters and swelling the
Palms become eXcoreated calous and cracked affects
Bankers. Bakers Housewives, WasherwOmen Bricklay-
Bartenders. Druggists and any who obliged
fO have their hands i'll the water great deal.
If You have the above any Skin Diseases consult
DIR VAN DYCk. Deruiatologist. at Office No. ~
Grant Place. Hours a. to +. Sundays, 3 to 2.
If unable to call. describe your and send three
STAMPS for a.swtr- ja2S- Stu,8t
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NEW EDITOR OF THE LONDON TIMES-Mr. Leon
ard Ii. Courtney, financial secretary TO the British
treasury, has refused the prOffered edltorShip OF
the London Times and Mr.. Buckle, assistant editor
OF that paper, has been temporarily appointed %
the post MT. Buckle is only thirty years Old, and
is unknown outside OF the Times Office.
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The s'Eeggar student', Injunction Cas-.

BALTIMORE Mn, Feb. 1S-Judge Fisher, In tho
City circuit court to-day, HE'D his opinion In the
c ctoe OF McCauIl against John L. and Charles T..
Ford, TO restrain the Latter from producing the
operetta OF the "BegCar student" The opinion
states that ChaS T. Ford cannot make q libretto I'm
Imitation or Iells, and an Injunction VIII issue
upon proper application.
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a Rank Defr.udcJ

VALPARAISO. heb. l.. VIA GAIN E>TpN The Buenos
Ayres provincial bank WAS deIr4lidrd on the ISM
instant 10y means OF forged drafts &c is r.norted
that the forger Is a French merchant named La
llotte.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-02-18

HE DEcoRAr1oSs
We have Received the latest designs Of MINTON
HOLLINS cos CELL BRATED T1LES for mantel
decOrator$ unequalle( i'll durability, color and glaze;
used in the fors of the L. Capitol and the floor and
remarkable ceiling i'll the covered terrace i'll Central
Park New Work All varieti' of English and American
Tiles ter hearhs vest bules floors &c, constantly
hand and arranged i'll special designs -
TUUMEY 4 MANNING
ta2}- -llnlp 1920 Ptunsyl lvania avenue northwest.
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Hanlan, the oarsman, sailed from San Francisco.
In the City OF Sydney, last night, for Australia
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General Foreign New. Rv Cable.

WRECK OF Tux SIttr RRECHIN Castle
R,NGooN, Feb. IS.-BrttiSh ship Brecfttu Castle
from New York, Tor calcutta has BEEN totally
wrecked The crew were saved.
FEENCT Iko$CrApS FOR THF NEnrTrRRaNpay
faltlS. Hb. ia sudden tarrra-, OF a,tiytrv ,s
manifest hy the ministry ~ marine. Vice Admiral
JaiIr"s, the commander NJ thr Freucn f,,g IN the
Mediterranean. has been summoned 10 Paris for
consultation. ana sw0 more lruuCladS have been
selt 10 reinforce his 1a,.f
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NEW CHIEF CLERK.-Mr. George NJ. Sweeney,
chief OF the inspection Office, has been appointed
chief clerk OF the contract Office Post Office depart
ment, to fill the vacancy caused by Mr. Lymans
promotion to the Office or Second Assistant Post
master General. MIR. Sweeney was crippled by a
wound received In the late war. He Is regarded
as one OF the most efficient clerks In the depart
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Chilli ap,i No.ir;a

LIMA. Feb. IL, VIA GAIN FSInN-It X rep0rtei that
the peace negotiations between Chiu and Bollyia
have been suspended.
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kilograms to The Star.
Ell MAHDrS WAR
THE SIEGE OF SUAKIM.
THE FLOODS IN THE WEST.
THE FALL RIVER STRIKERS
Tho False Prophet.

Us FhAh OF ASSASSIN ALTON.
ttIIo. Feb lS-isttrrS from II ,ts,is hiring thA
lntelig nee that r. Nahit has DELAYED thc rr,,ln-
HSion ~ his son unt.l it can D., performed IN ths
palace at kharfuUm. Prom fear OF assaSslns El
Nahdl hSs surrounded himself With A HE guard
visitors ar" 0riittf IN approach him only on AN
inurS. ahd even then must remain al A considerable
ass tnte from his SaCrvd person. The Christian
MISSION lr1e~. comprising SIX nuns two priests and
on" lay bfn'l'r are ia a fn-t tifurahl,, position
Another iGi.'>' tui lay brnther have h,,cnine Mus
SuHl'LN They receive "A monthly Srlpnnd and
dwell al'art from tie Christians The Latter live In
straw nuts outside The town and are destitute of
i"sd, clothing and money. Their negro poyices
hfhr rihcr been enrolled IN the army or sod INTO
slavery. ~ ~
TTfE sIFGE OF SrsKrs
STAKTw, Feb. lS.-lhe enemy were quiet during
lie hiEit The chinm1ndyr AT ToNar has written
mat he has supplies sufficient 10 last t lie end OF
the month. Tie ASKS. howe y,r. far arms and am
muniilOn. The harbor at SuakIm * too small 10
contain All The vessels ordered there Admiral
Hewitt has directed The transports 10 seek anchor-
age al ltas Masda, furty y-Iiye miles southeast
rNFtSINr>S OF TUr NATIVES OF Ippp.u
lHnpAH. Ec't lN.-ihe natives arp dfsnlavfnO
rhat Gh"Nin''N ls they are apprchruslve that m,
Brltleh contemplate The total Suppression OF tbe
Save trade. The fanattClsm 81 Ia. Mus,ulrars ,s
increasing In Intensity. he BcdoulnS, however,
continue Quiet.
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The BlOdgett Heirs.
r-rTpyp ~rarM mo- Dpnvr Dapv

The second bill filed by the representatives OF
the Blodgett heirs, for property in this city,
prises LIE Droit park This bill includes the entire
park, from the 9TH street entrance to LIE Droit
avenue, and the squares bounded by Elm street,
Spruce street, Maple avenue, and Boundary street,
running east and west, and Juniper street, Larch
street, Linaen street, HarewOod avenue and LIE
Droit avenue, running north and south.
BIDS were opened to-day at the supervising arch
tects Office Of the Treasury department for laying
the sidewalks and approaches OF the Cincinnati GUS
tom house and post Office. The bids were as fol-
lows: Burns Creecy. s5,16816; Gill & Mcmahon,
charIes Kn6i % 81 ~; Gramford =" 20 m fSs Ersns
Co.. $15, ,133; w. Schneider, $50 $50; Belknap Co.,
$l7 200; Belknap Co., $4,750; d. Hummel, SIS ESQ.,
Co, S11 ,36; Ashman Co, $11 ,70O HOlweu Grali-
lite Co, 5,s47; Conkl1ng Co., $l1 800
A son OF the late Gen. Ord Is In Havana for the
purpose OF taking home his fathers remains, and
he viii probably leave there next Thursday.
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Judge b. s. BIbb, the Oldest citizen OF MontUom.
cry, Ala, died yesterday. aged eighty seven yeara
lie was prominent legislator nIty years ago
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THE GRrAr Family REMEDY,

for Coughs. Colds, Bronchitis. Hoarseness, and all
diseases Of the Throat and LuDgsDR. ISAAC j. MAR
TINS PULMONARY BALSAM has 20 years repu-
taton, and Is recommended by physicians, ministers.
lawyers. and the public generally the best Cough
medicine known. Sold by all druggists at Is and 50
cents a bottle jall-2Inlp
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Incidents of the Great Flop6s,
DISPATCHES FROM SEVERAL sT,TrS

CISrTSNaTI. Feb. IS.-Thp Commercial -(,oze,fe
has received the following specials
tATLErTsEt HG. hY., F-h. lS-lhe river is within
lis banks Halt the population are slrubiing their
houses
New ArR,Sy, ISp., F.h. lS-It has beer raining
Since ilrC', o'clock yesterday morning The river
has fallen fifteen inches
EyANSSILIE, lND. F,b. lS-Tast years m ark waa
reached at four O'Clock yost oI,isy afternoon The
riyGr VII probably so four inches above
RELIEF FOR THE SUFFERERS
CINCINNATI, EVa. Is--l he steamer General Pike
Win government supplies, Went down the river
lroin lere yesterday, Lieut.. Ruhlcn IN charge and
landed II Iraufilan, Ohio. and Anderson's Ferry
Strngtown. and laylurspurt. Ky. II distributed
about equally IN these four town, ab short raIions
to $40 persons From ten 10 flicen houses were
washed away from each OF those places The des-
ttution IS very great. MANY of the sufferers are
bafrIooted and otherwise scaatiy clad. Instances
af" numerous OF FIVE families being housed In one
small hut on the hillside. This Is the first assist
anee any OF these people have received since the
Hood began.
TTR SITUATION AT CAIRO.
CINCINNATI, -. Feb. lS.-A dispatch from Cairo,
Ill, dated yesterday, II D. m. says The Is ID
leet Inches The weather l. clear and cool. Th5
Illinois central transferred their trains al Wi,k-
me this afternoon. The river AT PaduCah this
afternoon was two inches higher than it was In
lo61, and two feet higher than last year.
SUBSCRIPTIONS NEW YORK.
NEW YORK. FcD lS.-MayOr Edison today ro-
ceiyed subscriptions tor the RELIEF OF the sufferers
by the Hoods ia the Ohio valley amounting 70
sl,lSO.
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The GALENA passed In at Cape Henry at 10 a. m
to-day.
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Too MANY VISIToRs.--The Treasurer has renre
sented to the Secretary OF the Treasury that the
number OF visitors to the vaults In his Office has
become so great as to seriously interfere with the
proper discharge or the duties OF tie clerical force
IN that burcali The Secretary has, therefore, de-
that portion OF the building save In very excep-
uonal cases