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Billy's Girl.

q gentleman sat ia a rear corner seat
In a Broadway car on Sunday evening.
reading. He felt hand on his shoulder
as the car was turning into Clinton
place. Looking up he encountered the
face OF the coAductor. a tall young fell
low with soft blue eyes. The conductor
coughed a little. inclined his head to-
ward the gentleman's ear, smiled,
blushed and stammeringly whispered;
Would you-be-good enough to
move forward a little? 4-a-lady friend
of mine is going To get on at the next
corner and-and 1 want TO have a
chance to talk with her
The gentleman said, "Why, certainly"
and went out on the front platform.
As the car bowled into University place.
= handsome girl in black got on and sat
down in the seat the gentleman had left.
The conductor rang up. fare on the
register for her. Then he retired 10 the
rear platform, leaned in at the open
window, and talked with her.
The driver turned around rs the
handsome girl got on, and looked AT her
admiringly. He then twirled his thumb
significantly toward the rear platform,
winked pOnderoosly at the gentleman
and said
That's Billy's gal She gifts on here
every Sunday night. You see, Billy has
sich long hours that he ain't got time
~ 60 sparkin' hisself, so the gal has to
70 sparkin him. He's goin' to get mar
ried next month";
When the gentleman got OFF the ear
Mt Thirty-eighth street, Billy and his
sweetheart were still sparkling. N r.
Sun.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1884-07-18

A prisoner, condemned to solitary
confinement, obtained copy of the
Bible, and, by three years careful study,
obtained the following facts: The BIZ
BILE contains 1886, 4S9 letters. 773. 500
words, 81, 173 verses, 1 ,1S9 chapters and
66 books. The word and occurs 46.277
times The word Lord occurs 1865
times The word reverend occurs but
once, which is in the 9th verse of the
1llth Psalms. The DIST verse of the
9TH chapter of Ezra contains all the let
ters of the alphabet except the letter
j. The finest chapter to read is the
Goth chapter of the Acts of the Apostles.
The 10Th chapter of the III Kings and
the 37th chapter of Isaiah are alike.
The longest verse is the 9th verse of the
Sth chapter of Esther The shortest
verso is the 35th verse of the 18th chap
ter of st. John. The Sth, 10Th, DIST and
3lst verses of the 10th Psalm are alike.
Each verse of the 136th Psalm ends
alike. There are no words or names of
NJ pre- than six syllables.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1884-07-18

The superiority Of Wells, Richardson a
Co.'s Improved Butter Color over ell 9TH
eTs made, Is again demonstrated by its
record at the Autumnal Fairs. The test OF
practical use is what tells the story, and
the great value OF the premiums given by
the Agricultural Fairs, lies in the fact,
that the judges In these cases are regular
farmers, who know what their needs are
and what viii supply them. Wells Rich
ardson s. Co.'s Improved Butter Color
which has taken frst premium at all fairs
where exL. Sited, is put up in vegetable
oil 50 prepared that II can not become ram
cid, most important property, the lack Of
which is fatal to so many of the Butter
Colors offered for sale. 1t does not color
the butter milk; it imparts a bright natural
color, which is unattained by many others
and being the strongest Is the cheapest
Color in the market
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Advertising Cheats M

"I has become so common TO begin an
article, In an elegant, interesting style
Then run IL into some advertisement
that we avoid all such,
And simply cali attention 10 the merits
OF Hop Bitters In as plain, honest terms as
possible,
ITO induce people
"To give them one trial, which so proves
thslr value thai they will never use any
thing else
THE REMEDY 20 fsyorably noticed in all the
papers,
Religious and secular, is
Having a large sale, and Is supplanting all
other medicines.
There Is no denying the virtues OF the Hop
plant and the proprletors OF Hop Bitters have
shown great shrcwttness and absity
In compromising medicine whose virtues
are 50 pal pablo 10 every ones observation.
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GlEvELA AN D.!
IcoNcLrnrn IRON rInsr r,nr !

more. Mr. ClcVcland's candidacy before this
convention II offered upon tho grounds OF his
honor, his integrity, his wisdom and his De
mocracy. CHEERS Upon these grounds we
ask ~, believing that II ratified 10y this CON
NCutiOu he can hc elected and take his seat in
Washington as Il Democratic President of the
United states.
The nomination of Mr.. Cleveland was
seconded by Mayor Carter Harrison, in an
appropriate speech.
Mr.. Grady addressed the Convention in
opposition 20 MIR. Cleveland. During the
progress of his speech there were many
Interruptions, and two offenders in the
gallery were expelled.
Mr.Apgar, of New York. being recognized
nv the Chnir, took the floor and i'm "a short
speech seconded the nomination OF Cleve-
land.
A gentleman from Missouri took thc floor,
but on motion of General Palmer, of Illinois,
after considerable delay, Mt 6:3O y. IN. the
Jules were suSpendeded and recess taken
till hRlt-past ten o'clock tomorrow morn
ing.
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great issue OF reform and change In admins.
tration - submitted TO the people in calm con
ndence that tho popular voice Will pronounce
III favor OF new men, and new and more favor.
able conditions for the growth OF industry,
the extension of trade. the employment and
due reward OF labor and of capital, and the
general welfare OF the whole country.
Geaeral Butler, n member OF the COM
mittee made a minority report, which Gre
ated some discussion
The minority report was rejected-yeas,
0db, nays, Tl4H. The question recurring
on the adoption OF the majority report,
vote was taken and the report adopted.
The convention then oroceeded 20 take
the first ballot on the nominations for Pres
ident, which resulted as follows: Cleve.
land, 392; Bayard, 10; Thurman, SO; Ran
dali, rs; Mcdonald, 90; Carlisle, 81; Flower,
4; Hoadly. o; Tilden, 1; Hendricks, /. To.
tai vote, 800; necessary 90 a choice. 5I7.
The convention adjourned until 10 O'Clock
tomorrow morning.
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A Daughters Misery.

ELEVEN years our daughter suffered on
a bed Of misery
From a complication OF kidney, liver,
rheumatic trouble aud Nervous debility,
Under the care of the best physicians,
"Who gayo her disease various names,
" But no relief,
"And now she Is restored TO MS in good
health by as simple a remedy as Hop Bit.
ters, that she had summed for years before
using IL. Tine PATENTS.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1884-07-18

The Norwich Comm Bulletjn saws
OF widowcr of that place, who short
time ago married his seventh wife. that
che waived the customary tour and
buckled down to his daily calling as if
he had become convinced that life is too
real and earnest in its sunset for any
display of ioolishness."
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Father is Getting We'll

"My daughters say:
"How much better father is since he
used Hop 3itteTs."
" lie is getting well after his long suffer
ing from & disease declared incurable."
And we are so glad that be used your
Btters. "A LADY OF Utica, y. Y.
10 None genuine without a bunch of green
Hops on tSc white babe! Shun all the vile poi
sonous stun with Hop or Hops" in their
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Good honsekeeners nre frennentl

Good housekeepers are frequently
annoyed by oil marks on papered walls
against which careless or thoughtless
persons have laid their heads. These
unsightly spots may be removed by
making paste of cold water and pipe.
clay or fuller's earth, and laying it on
the surface without rubbing it on, else
the pattern of the paper will then likely
be injured. Leave the paste on all
night. In the morning it can be
brushed off and the spot will have dis.
appeared, but a renewal of the opera.
ton may be necessary if the oil mark is
old.
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Did She DEP

mo!
"She fingered and suffered along, pining
away all the time for years."
"The doctors doing her no good;"
"And at last was cured by this Hop
Bitters the papers say so much about"
Indeed Indeed"
"How thankful we should be for that
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1884-07-18

"A cashier, living in the Rue Andre
del Sarte, was about to commit suicide
n day on two ago because he had lost
portfolio belonging TO his employer
containing about 100, O00f. Happily the
employer called upon him i'm the nick of
time, and, with words of encourage
ment, induced him 20 return to the
Office, where TO their surprise, they
found young man who had turned up
with the missing property, which he
had picked up in the street. He de.
clined a proilered reward for his honesty.
and withdrew without leaving even his
name -P TiS Letter.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1884-07-18

LYDIA L. PINKHAM's Vegetable Com
pound is most valuable medicine for
ladies OF all ages who may be afflicted
with any form OF disease peculiar TO their
sex. Her remedies are put up not only in
liquid forms but also in Pills and Lozenges
in which forms they are securely sent
through the mails.
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III n
rHR BLOOD CLEANSER
PAPTLLON
HAY FEVER.


Many members OF the Hay Fever Association OF
New England have used Papon Catarrh Cure with
remarkable results. We have numerous testimonials
testfyIg 90 its efficacy. Its curative powers are so
positive and the efIect of It's pleasing, that
when used, Il Is ever used. Unlike every other
HAY FEvER REMEDY, IL is not temporary relief, but
permanent cure. No change Of climate Il necessary
where this remedy Is used II stops the snufes, the
sneezing and the wstery eyes. II permits breathing
through tbs nostrlls, and cures the Inflammation.
Any one wishing positive evidence from the many
who have and are recommending this remedy, can
procure list OF testimonials by sending US their ad
dress by postal card.
A prominent reporter on the star OF the Chicago
"Tribuno" says: "Papllon Catarrh Cure has saved
hundreds OF dollars ia expenses, and months OF time"
Mr.. J. c. Emmons, Attorney. Macomb, ILL.,, says; 81
have had more relief from dose OF Paplllon Ca
tarrh Cure than from all other HAY FEvEn REMEDIES
ever tried; Il cured me at once. Travelled among
rag weeds during hay fever time, without recur
renee"
II IL not remedy; II has been IN for nearly
ten years and never fails 10 cure CATAERH, ROSE
COLD and HAY FEyEB. Use Il by Insulation or with
atOmi1cr sny other way that will reach tho scat
OF the disease 80 cures by healing tho inhamod mem
branes OF the nos1rs, which Is the Of the dis
ease.
For sale BY all druggists.
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a THRILLING STORY.

u
AE Told by IA Merchant in Troy, ". IA
Surgical Operation AvOided-How a Faith
er, Wife and Daughter Escaped an Awful
Doom.
or the hundreds OF accounts of remarkable cures
wrought 10y DIE. KENNEDY'S FAVORITE
JtEMEDH, none have appeared so purely tonish-
ing as the following; The persons mentioned arc
among the most highly respected I'm the city of Troy
and the story told by the father Will prove inter
estihg to all our readers.-ED
Or. Kennedy ROndouf " =:
DEAR sIE:-My daughterwas nf1icted with q severe
almost every remedy and consulted the most promi,
that surgical operation Wouid he necessary. but but
teaHng fatal results hcsitatcd. Some Of the physi
some by another. The Fungus was prominent and
T EHD@S 9S8a 9d 80 P SSeRaeas
isbe c c6 g29q a 8Ste9ed to Try 20 see Il this med
gcons had hardly dared To undertake. i can say in
truth that the result of this trial was the complete
Kennedy IA sSIsip Y@ aoae ycd Di
eompet f TiII n9HnE SifS Tor Other things had
Gus health and to Favorite Kennedy he credit
Win which PSo R Rsd sa SSs to
ae6 ra ~ h4e 3GGamS yfry mRch reduced In
w6bV sh 1 l ne compile restoration Of her htah
In fesh and streB S y IUT c Sne hea galned
and lhI Is U u FHrI Ely TO pnfsIi DE-. KEN
Sni eeing GnGaged IN the grocery aud commission
quality Of different articles, ike butter ETC. my sense
or taste and my stomach were seriously Injured: Nv
SEDY.s F%voEiTSEO Rfs E3T. -" the - f aT.i
bottle afforded immediate relief and from that day
10 nus can say thst bayore Remedy has restored
prove That Dr. Kennedy Favorite Remedy is The best
medicine IN ihc world for those Sfiicted with the
doubts ruth Of Ties! sy eS m s et g'St I5
results. Yours cfc
Corner Canal and Mount Streets Troy Ny.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1884-07-18

81 USED Swift's Specific on my little
daughter, who was afflicted with some
Blood Poison which had resisted all sorts
of treatment. Tho Specific relieved her
permanently, and l shall use it in my
practice.n w. Il. BRONTE, NJ. D.,
Cvpregs Ridge. Ark.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1884-07-18

Is IT better 10 have something constant
~ on the mind, or have the mind constant
~ en- something's
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1884-07-18

Ono of thc thing which is calculat-
ed io mako liic 20 burden 90 the Journal
lst, is To- have written ou elaborate arfi-
ci" for ihc morning paper 90 How to
Keep Cool and hHd that the thermUn.
c'cr dropped iiGy degrees during the
night, PhiOdeibhiu CuH.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1884-07-18

FIVE couples accepted Mrs. Jones' cards
for hor hop, and the paper said there was
good Attendance.
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A Boston damsel's lingo always
gives her away. She was in humble
circumstances, but she was n Boston
girl for all that, says the Buffalo ErDreSs
Yes, papa is u unicyclist,' she re-
marked to the railroad reporter whom
she met on the excursion train. "In-
deedP" responded the young gentleman
addressed, very much concerned to know
what unicyclist might be, but very
much afraid of exposing his western
rawness by asking. From Boston
young man on the train it was learned
that papa" impaired the desired inn
petus to "A wheelbarrow used in connec-
ton with city improvements.
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CAR.rooNs make popular campaign ms-
Sic to train by
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Rough on Corns." 15c. Askfor IL. Com
plete cure, hard or soft COINS ,warts, bunions.
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A TIE game-Getting m.rried.-LotssU
Courier.
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Ihlral DaN.

CHICAGO, July l0.-The Convention was
called TO order at ll:l0. The proceedings
were opene with prayer by Rev. George
{. Lorimer, Of the Emanuel Baptist
Church
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Ixtaccihuatl, which, next to Popo-
catapetl, is the highest volcano in Mex.
ico. is universally called the "white
woman" in the land Of the Montezu-
mas. It's shape, as viewed from Popo-
catapetl. some 80 miles away. is sup-
gcstivc Of n dead giantess robcd for
burial, the white shroud showing the
contour Of breast and limbs The face
perfect in outline, and long hair seems
to stream in silyery locks from the
snowy forehead down over the sides Of
the bier. Her feet are turned toward
Popocatapetl, and between them lies q
line Of low hills, brown and treeless.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1884-07-18

Mother Swans Worm Syrup" for few
erishness, worms, constipation, tasteless. Doc
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Fourth Day.

CHICAGO, July 1.-THE convention was
called TO order Mt III o'clock, and opened
with prayer by Rev. MIR. Lock, of Grace
Episcopal Church.
Pennsylvania Withdrew the name of Ran.
dali, and moved TO proceed 10 ballot. Or.
dered.
The result of the second ballot was:
Cleveland, 410; Bayard, 1JO; Hendricks,
12i; Thurman, 90; Tilden, 1.
A change of votes TO CleYelaud's column
was commenced Immediately after the re.
suit was announced and soon the vote
stood as follows: Cleveland. GS3; Bayard,
81: Hendricks, -; Randall, 4; Thurman, 4 I;
Mcdonald, .. Whole number Of votes cast
$50; necessary TO choice, 5i1.
The nomination of Mr.. Cleveland was
then made unanimous, and Grover Cleve>
land was declared the nominee OF the Ma,
tional Democracy for the Presidency of the
United States.
The Convention took recess till u. m
The convention assembled at 80 and the
first business done was the adoption OF n
resolution electing Mr.. Villas chairman OF
the convention) as Chairman OF the com
mittee 20 notify the nominees OF their
selection as candidates.
The call of States for the nomination Of
candidates for Vice President then com.
menced. Mr.. Searles, of California, nOmi-
mated General Rosecrans; Mr.. Branch, OF
Colorado, presented the name OF Jos. T..
Mcdonald; Mr.. Bacon, OF Georgia. nomi.
natcl General John e. Black, OF Illinois,
W,
Kansas presented the name of Gov. George
w. Giyck.
Senator Wallace, of Pennsylvania then
arose and said that he nominated for Vice
President man conversant with public
affairs throughout his whole life, an
honored statesman, a pure and upright
citizen, a victim of the grossest fraud ever
perpetrated on the American people
Thomas a Hendricks. [Cheers.l
Mr.. Waller, of Connecticut, seconded this
nomination of Mr. Hendricks, and said the
Democratic party would, in defiance OF
fraud and in accordance with the law,
place him in the chair of the Vice Presi-
dent.
The other nominees were all withdrawn,
ono by one, so that Mr.. Hendricks name
alone remained before the convention.
Mr. Weed, of New York, suggested that
the roll of States should toe called, so as to
put on record the unanimous vote for
Hendricks.
The suggestion was agreed 10, and the
Clerk proceeded TO call the roll OF States.
The result was the unanimous nomination
of Thomas A. Hendricks as the candidate
for Vice President.
Resolutions of thanks were passed TO the
Temporary Chairman, the Permanent
Chairman and the clerks and officers of the
convention; also TO the repOrtorial corps
and press OF the country for their accurate
and impartial reports OF the proceedings.
The Chairman, on his own behalf, moved
a vote of thanks to Sergeant alarms Bright
of Indiana. Adopted.
Votes OF thanks were also passed to the
Mayor Of the city Garter Harrison) and
the Chief of Police, and the citizens oil
Chicago for their hospitality. The con
vention then, at 1920, adjourned sine die.
-
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\ I7Tm0r ~ U0nV0r- TI7--- M n
cof with % very strange appetite. II
turn up its nose 81 everything that the
rest Of the cattle cat. and Graves spripO
chicken u isn't necessary 10 Servo
them cooked. because she is not at all
Iarirular Iu the last three weeks sbe
Las devoured between fifty and one
hu1drcd young chickens, feathers and
aIl. II it gets -0 taa. FARMERS will have
TO bring up their cattle ON spring
chicken Obs country wiIl go 90 ruin.
sure Pcka SIM.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1884-07-18

BEWARE OF the incipient stages Of Con-
Take Piso's Cure in time.
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WHEN is a fortune not fortune?-When
It is a mast (amassed) .-Harper's Bdzdr.
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a young woman who thought She
was losing her husband affection went
to seventh daughter of seventh
daughter Tor q love powder The nys-
terry woman told her. Get raw piece
Of beef, cut Fat about half an inch
thick. Slice an onion in two and rub
che meat on both sides with TO- Put on
pepper and salt and toast IL on each
side over red coal fire. Drop on il
three Jumps of butter and two sprigs of
parsley aud get him 90 eat it, The
young wife did so and her husband
loved her ever after. -(Li-nno T,hnne
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Rough ON Coughs, " 1Jc., at Druggists. Com
plete cure Coughs, Hoarsencss, Sore Throat
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Buchu-paiba." Quick, complete cure, al
annoying Kidney and Urinary Diseases, Il
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1884-07-18

THE liveliest girl this summer Is Polly
Ticks.-OU City Derrick.
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Mother Swans Worm Syrup" for few
erishness, worms, constipation, tasteless. 25c
WHEN is a fortune not n fortune when
it is a mast (amassed) .-Hdrper's Bdzdr.
Skinny Men. "Wells' Health Renewcr'' re-
stores health and vigor, cures Dyspepsia,pl.
Glenn's Sulphur Soap
Renders = lady's skin white and soft. Pixies
toothache drops cure in one minute.
Buchu-paiba." Quick, complete cure, ali
annoying Kidney and Urinary Diseases, 81.
The liveliest girl this summer - Polly
Ticks.-OU Cty Derrick.
"Rough on Coughs" 1Jc, nj Druggists. Com
plete cure Coughs, Hoarsencss, Sore Throat.
BEWARE Of the incipient stages Of Con-
sumption. Take Piso's Cure in time.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1884-07-18

Skinny Men. "Wells' Health Renewer' re-
stores health and vigor, cures Dyspepsia,pl.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-03-19
PLANS OF OSMAN DIGMA.
ASSURING HIS FOLLOWERS OF SUCCESS.
ADMIRAL HEwETrs PROCLAMATION RECEIVED WITH
CONTEMPT.

ADMIRAL HEWETTs PROCLAMATION RECEIVED WITH
CONTEMPT.
SUAKfM, March 1S.-The spirit of Osman Digma
and some of his fanatical adherents is far from
being broken. He has returned with as many as
1000 followers to the neighborhood of his former
encampment He adopts the same tone in his in
tercOurse with his people as before the
last disaster. and is exhorting them to a religious
war; lie assures them that In the third battle sue
cess will be theirs. But the tribes are much de-
moralized as they reflect upon the full significance
of their crushing defeat Osman does not hesitate
to make use of stern measures toward any of his
followers who show signs of disaffection. Two
shciks who attempted to leave his camp have been
placed in chains.
Admiral Hewett's proclamation offering a reward
for Osman's head reached the hands of the sheiks
with him. They read il and spurned it with con-
tempt. Osman's scouts, to the number of $50,
watching close about Handoub. They are under
orders to kill all stragglers whom they meet,
whether they are English or belong TO the friendly
tribes.
LONDON, March 1s.-A boat has left Shendy to
try to reopen communication with General Gordon
at Khartoum Zobehr Pacha has offered to 90 to
Khartoum to assist General Gordon on condition
that he be allowed TO take funds to raise force
Of 1900 blacks. The Cairo Government recon-
mends England to accept Zobehr's offer.
ACTION OF THE GOVERNMENT
The Marquis of Harrington, War Secretary has
received the text of Admiral Hewett's procIama-
ton. offering f1 900 reward for Osman Digma's
head, and has ordered 1t to be withdrawn in the
most judicIous manner possible. The Marquis of
Harrington stated this afternoon in the House of
Commons that he had received dispatch from
Admiral Hewett, explaining his reason for issuing
the proclamation. He asserted that Osmgn had
killed two of his messengers and he therefore,
conside ed the rebel chief murderer
Lord Edmund FitZmaurice, Under Foreign Sec
retaIy, announced that the interruption of tee-
graphic communication between Shendy and Khar-
toum still continues. The last dispatch received
from General Gordon was dated March 1.
A large Liberal meeting was held at Monmouth
to-day II rejected a resolution expressive of con-
hdence in the Government, and adopted one con-
demning the policy which has been pursued in the