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West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1884-02-08
The Chap Who snenked Down Cellar.


'Zwei bier"' shouted one offive seedy
looking individuals to-day, as he threw
dime down on the counter Of Falken-
stems lager beer saloon on West Fay
elite street, Baltimore.
I'VE haven't had n drink since we
lett New York, added the other.
While ne beer was being drawn one
OF the men uttered an exclamation Of
surprise. Mr.. Falkensteiu asked what
was the matter and the man whispered
that he bad just seen queer-looking
man steal through the door and, after
sneaking around the bar, 90 down the
open trap into the cellar
Mr.. Falkenstien instantly hurried
down into the cellar TO investigate the
matter. As soon IA his head disappear
ed below, the strangers cody shut down
the trap-door and firmly fastened it.
They then possessed themselves of lot
OF fine cigars and also of considerable
sum of money that was in the till. Mr..
Falkenstein did not find n robber in the
cellar rs he expected. but he now knows
where he should have looked for him.
and he is the maddest man in Baltimore.
baltimore Sun.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1884-02-08
- Mining"

o. Mining is an exciting business. g.
said an old pros pccior. There is a
sort OF hopeful inspiration about it. that
when n miner puts i'm shot his hopcs
may be forever blasted rs well as the
rock. or 10 may bc the result of disrlos-
ing richie chat will encourage him TO
still pursue Che downward course with
bright exp citations OF striking erich paw.
While the various other occupations man
may follow arc diff rent. there is a
chance in tho dim future that the miner
may pc cl i'm all TIC luNuries that wealth
can give. The illustrations that have
been given us in the past prove that any
mau who follows miuing continuously
may AT some time make strike
] he history OIL the bonanza kfn0s
for the last thirty year, +. that thGv
W. q ono day poor and thcvdid not get
Their riches because they were smarter
than others, iut Simply through what is
sometimes called dumb luck There
u.s. % fascination about mining that when
p man once gets started hc never lkcs
90 stop until be- makes raise. and
even then some win not stop until they
either double their money or lose 10 alj.
Mining is business in which more
money can bee made boo y shorter time
than any other a man will make
HAcn he Toast expects, and will lose i'm
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1884-02-08
THAT TERRIBLE TRAGEDYI
One Of the Chief Causes OF sudden Insani
~ illustrated.
Kingston N. " PREGNANT

Kingston On. " PREGNANT
As details OF the Rathbone wife murder
are received they add 20 It's horror. Colonel
Rathbone, the murderer, was with Presi.
dent Lincoln when Booth shot him, and
was himself stabbed by the assassin. Tbs
event was followed by nervous prostrafiOn,
which caused, says Senator Harris, Of Al
bany, painful dyspepsia, which, growing
constantly worse in the last ton years,
finally produced "bluesn and periodical
brain disorders. Dyspepsia made this man
a monsterl
Experts tell us that the brain is the sound
est Of all orgens, and they credit the alarm
ing increase 81 insanity 70 arrangements
OF the stomach. What the stomach Is tho
blood will DO, and bad blood has an espe-
cially evil effect on the brain. Dygpt psin
Is dangerous disorder, and yet e " lar
checked or cured. n. S. benedict, for IS
years express agent up In Troy, has often
related how Cor long time his life was an
unbearable burden. he says he would
rather die than go through his old dyspep.
tic experiences. Aud John Elting, the
widcly-known Odd Fellow of Hudson, In
forms US that what began in sour stomach,
heartburn, lumpy. sensations, and occssionai
constipation, resulted IN confirmed dyspep-
STA, intense heat and distress in the stom-
ach, belching OF wind, hard and bloated
bowels, loss of appetite, constant coestipa-
tion, sick headache, and Respondent, UTi-
table condition Of mind.
These gentlemen can realize, az ran thou
sands of others, II what violence contlrmed
dyspepsia may drive a man! Happily for
them they escaped mental frenzy by tho
timely uso OF DIR. David Konnedy's Favor.
tie Remedy, of Rondou'. n. Y, pure
vegetable, non.alcoholic preparation which
in the past twenty years has cured in W
per cent. of cases. II has n very large sale
and is regarded by physicians 10 most
valuable for stomach, malarial, liver, kid
ney, urinary, female and blood disorders.
IL we would escape tho full penalties OF
dyspepsia, we must arrest IL before IL be-
comes chronic and sets the blood and brain
ON fire
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1884-02-08
yyainu, Leaf Hair He.torer

Is entirely different from all others. It is
as clear as water ,and,a its name indicates.
is perfect Vegetable Hair Restorer L.
VIII Immediately free the head from dan.
druh, restore gray hair TO its natural color
and produce a new growth whore IL has
fallen Off. 1t does not in any manner az.
iect the health, which Sulphur, Sugar OF
Lead and Nitrate OF Silver preparations
have done. 1t will change light or faded
hair in few days 20 IA beautiful glossy
brown. Ask your druggist for IL. Each
bottle is warranted. JoHN ID. PARK q
Sons, Wholesale Agents, Cincinnati, Ohio,
and G. n. CRITTENToN, n. Y.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1884-02-08
TIE GIRL IN MOURNL!,5.
A srnnrRY nAILAn

4 SUDBURY BALLAD.
:" n simple child. dear brother Jim.
That lightly draws its breath
An feels its life In every limb
What can II know OF DEATH
-lIorGs,0orth
asked alittlo simple child.
=, That wore black ribbons on her head,
whom she was mourning for. she smiled,
And mentioned that her aunt was dead.
"hcre did your aunt reside, my dcarl
over to MHrlbory," she replied.
She ma bceu feeble more n year,
Ana la Thanksgiving Day she died:
AND she died of the shoCanum' palsy"
My heart within began TO melt
You say your aunt In Marlborough dwclt
Ana died upon Thanksgiving Day;
But what your aunt died of, my dear,
did not fully understand.
y Nell, she was sick about year
she had the ringworm on her hand:
But she died of the shocanum palsy"
What sort of palsy. lover said l.
That name never heard before.
This was my little maids reply:
i've told you twice. and won't no more. f"
lprithce, sweetest. once again,
what was ~ killed your suffering aunt2
She answered; IL viii tell you, then;
But IL you ask again, l shnn't:
She died of the shOCanum palsy"
Happy condition, not to know
More than this child of DYING
Lamb-likc To see your kin laid low,
Without "A thought of signing.
ms creature knew no more of grief
but the black ribbon on her head;
Nor OF pnralysis-in brief
She only know her aunt was dead,
And died of tho "shocanum palsy"
shock o. numb palsy" an old-fashioned
FORM OF speech i'm New England, to distin-
gBaissn par"piegia or hemiplegia from shaking
II. ". Parsons, Ia Boston Transcript.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1884-02-08
Omeehoiders.

The Office held by the Kidneys Is one Of
Importance. They act as natures sluice.
way 90 carry of the extra liquids from the
system and with them the impurities, both
those that are taken into the stomach and
those that are formed in the blood. Any
cioSging or inaction OF these organs is
lures efficient assistant in keeping the kid
neys I'm good working order, strengthening
them and inducing healthy action. II you
Wort.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1884-02-08

j. Frank WILDER and Miss Kittie
Burke were married at Rochester, N. Y.
with great display, and while leaving
some friends the pair had visited at
Lockport, for the cars, the bride threw
up her hands and fell dead in her hus-
bands arms of heart-disease. -,Rochester
EIDreSS.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1884-02-08

-Torfhildur Thornstcindotter Holm,
nj present IN Canada, has edited at Roik-
Iaylk an historical novel in Icelandic.
entitled "Byrnjolful Sveinsson.n The
directory men of Canada have all fed.
and refused to return-until she goes
back to Reikjayik. Free Press.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1884-02-08

According to the Scientific american
the cable railway at the GicsSbach in
switzerland is operated by water On
the arrival of car Mt the upper station.
it is weighted with a sufficient quantity
OF water from reservoir, supplied by a
spring, to draw up the other car; so that
each car alternately acts as a motor at
very small cost.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1884-02-08
Speaking of the intense ir,i,,

Speaking of the intense irritation TO
horses of the bearing rein, the Medical
Times, says: MANY a well-meanino
owner of horses allows his animals 10
be tortured for six days in every week,
who would shudder ut the thought of
the decapitation of frog"
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1884-02-08

"A strect-car conductor carlesslv car
RED his bell-punch home and allowed
his children toplay with it. The next
day the company informed him that he
was 9'9OO,999 fares short He has offered
to leave the children in pawn until he
makes up the money.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1884-02-08

In spite of the statement of some of
the clerks in the Post-Oflice Department
not long ago, that the postal note was n
failure, the use of this great public CON
yenience is constantly increasing.
WASHINGTON star.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1884-02-08
1ho Erienha.

Mr. r. 4. Bentley, n member of the esti.
mable community of Quakers at Sandy
Springs, Md, says he was severely affected
by rheumatism in his right hand. Mr..
Bentley applied st. Jacobs Oil, the great
pain'cure' and by its continued use, in a
snort time, was completely cured.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1884-02-08
Prominent uu,,er ,,aLar.

There is no dissent from the decision OF
candid ana capable dairymen, that the I'm
proved Butter Color OF Wells, Richardson
q Co., Burlington, VT, Is the best I'm the
world. Such men as A. w. Chesver, OF
Massachusetty, r. ID. Mason, Vermont.
francis a. Hoffman, Wisconsin,, use it,
and recommend il as superior TO all others
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1884-02-08
A Messenger OF Health.

Sent free 20 sufferers from norvors
chronic and blood diseases, brain and heart
affections, nervous debility. etc. IL tells OF
wonderful cures effected by DIR. Scott's Coca,
Beef aud Iron, with Phosphorus. Sold by
druggists; 81 DR.. Scott, Kansas CITY, Mo.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1884-02-08
tame ducks were recently

Fifty tame ducks were recently re-
moved in n close box from Short Beach
to Babylon, l.. |. The next morning
they were found at their old home on
the beach, waiting to be fed. As their
wings were clipped they must have
swan the entire distance. nearly nine
miles in heavy sea and on a dark
ninht
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1884-02-08
a vessel off Para reports falIing

"A vessel off Para reports falling in
with mass of spiders floating in the
air The rigging and sails were cover
ed with the web, the long threads Of
which formed the balloon for the tinv
aeronauts. For several miles this spi-
der swarm continued, the captain esti-
mating that there were millions, which
had undoubtedly blown from land.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1884-02-08
Two MONTHS ago my attention was callcC

T W. HON Tie 10 NY HIIFULIDn WIS CuIIcu
TO the case OF q woman afii icted with a can
Ger on her shoulder AZ least 3 inches I'm cir
cumference, angry, painful, and giving the
patient no rest day or night for months
1 obtained a supply OF Swift's Specific for
her. She has taken bottles, and the ulcer
is entirely healed up, only a very small
scab remaining,andh her health Is better tina n
FORT years past;seems 20 be perfectly cured.
REV. JESSE II. CAMPBELL, Columbus. Ga.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1884-02-08

The sinking mountain of Naiba. in
Algiers, is one of the most extraordin-
AIRY OF the many disturbances on the
earth 5 crest. During the last couple
years the mountain has been gradually
sinking into the earth, deep sub
sidencc marking the place after settle
ment. This sinking is not attended by
earthquakes, nor Is il the result of n
volcanic eruption.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1884-02-08

fz1-Decoratiye Art. Explicit directions
for every use are given with the Diamond
pyes. For dyoing Moss IS, Grasses, Eggs,
Ivory, Hair, &c l0c. Druggists keep them.
Wells, Richardson & Co., Burlington, Vt.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1884-02-08

The question arises; Why is a woman
SO mortalIy afraid Of getting ga duck of a
bonnet" wetT-Bu rLingfOn Free Press
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1884-02-08

New York ferry-boat notice:
These seats are exclusively for ladies.
Gentlemen will not occupy them until
the ladies are seated.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1884-02-08

IL the eyes were really windows 10 the
heart, green goggles would become ex.
tremely fashiouable.-U Whitehall Times
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1884-02-08

A SORE THROAT OR CoUGH, if suffered to
progress, often results in an incurabe
throat or lung trouble. "Bro,vp'S Bronchial
IfOcheS" give instant relief. % cts a Dor.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1884-02-08

PIso's Remedy for Catarrh is convenient
to use and to carry when on journey.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1884-02-08

If afflicted with Sore Eyes use DR. Isaac
Ihompson's Eye Water Druggists sell IT, pc.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1884-02-08

" Samaritan Nerpine cured me of st Vitus
Dance" said u. j. Osborn. Richmond. Va.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1884-02-08

Az INVALUABLE article. An article like
Ely's Cream Balm has long been desired
and now that it IS within tho reach of sur.
ierers from Catarrh, Hay Fever and Cold
in Head there is every reason to believe
they VIII make the most Of il. DR.. w. r.
Buchanan, w. r. Hannah, druggist, and
other Eastonians have given ~ trial, and
all recommend IL in tho highest terms
Easton tI'a.) D0iiy Ar0us.
THE little stump Of girl marries the tall
man because she wants some enc to look
ND to.---BOSt0n Transcript
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1884-02-08

Samaritan NerriRe relieves the brain Of
morbid fancies. lbs pure family medicine
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1884-02-08
POTAS E7

lodide OF Potassium is OF the strongest OF the
minerals used I'm medicine. and has produced much
suffering I'm the world. Taken for long time snd I'm
large doses dries up the gastric juices impalrs dl
gcston, the stomach refuses food the patient
cllncs In health and weight. Persons with Blood or
Skin Diseases should be careful how they take these
mineral poisons I'm instances the effect OF them
Is 10 almost permanently impair the constitution.
swifts Specific is entirely vegetable preparation and
II IS easy to convince you OF IT, merit.
lhavc cured permanently Blood faint IN the third
generation by the use OF Swifts SPECIFIC after had
most signally failed With Mercury and Potash.
+. A. TooMRR, VI. ID Perry Ca
Our treatise on Blood and Skin Diseases mailed fred
to applicants
SWIFT SPECIFIC CO., Drawer q, Atlanta. Ga.
New York oicc 1863 West sd St bet 9Th and 9TH Avs
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1884-02-08

1iale's Honey or Horehound and Tar
Is cure for lung and throat diseases. Pixies
toothache drops cure in one minute.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1884-02-08

Va ANTED-Mcn and Women to start a nov
" bgsincss q Their homes, cagy learned On an hour
No pcddllug Oc 20 tNc nu hour made daytime
Ing Send tOc for 20 amnios 10 commence woT :
on Address ~. q. FAY, Rutland. Vernon
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1884-02-08

""Shock o numb palsy" an old-fashioned
form OF speech in New England. to distin-
palsy"
II ". Pdrsons. On Boston TlnnscifuL
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1884-02-08

LD- Tho best family pin made-Iawlcy's stomach nm
Liyor IIs &c. Pheasant In action and easy take
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1884-08-01

Parsons East Saginaw Business College
occupies the entire upper story of Music
block, one of the finest blocks In the city.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1884-08-01
A. BABY CAB.

Canopy top, for sale. Has been used.
but Is in perfect order. Can te seen at
Fl. w. Parker's grocery. II
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1884-08-01

OWSSO VS.. ST. JOHNS.
The following is the result Of the Glass
Ball shoot between the gun clubs Of Oyos-
so and st. Johns, on Wednesday.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-01-30
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The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-01-30
Catarrh.

A bcou it
trouble
ire get over
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the
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Is
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H.
F.
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The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-01-30
COLORED CHURCHES.

Free Mission Baptist, Lavarra street, Fourth
Ward. Rev. J. W. Williams, pastor. services
every Sunday at Q and p. m, Prayer meeting
every Tuesday and preaching at 8 p. IN. ON
Thursdays.
New Light Free Mission baptist, Lavacca
street, Fourth ward, Rev. j. Holmes, pastor.
Services every Sunday at and p. IN. Prayer
meeting every Friday, preaching at 8 p. m. on
Wednesday and Saturday.
st. Paul Methodist, east Alameda street. Rev
j. Il. Carnes, pastor. Services every Sunday,
and Wednesday and Friday nights.
African Methodist Church, opposite Santa
Rosa Hospital. Second Ward. Rev. J. @. Emory
pastor.
Macedonia Baptist Church, Pecan street, Rev
l.. q. Jordan, pastor. Services every Sunday
at and 8 o'clock p. IN. Sabbath school at a.
m. Services Thursday night and prayer meet
log Tuesday night.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-01-30
Tom ochiItree's Simplicity"

Washington special says "John T.
Wait is quiet, steady-eoine, common-sense
old gentleman from Connecticut, who is be-
Congress. Colonel Thomas Por,erhouse
Ochiltree is a h.rx untamed youth from
Texas, beginning his Congressional career
with an earnest desire to do right, but handi-
capped by his ignorance Of the world as to
the proper course to pursue. Colonel Ochil-
tree had never been introduced to Mr.. Wait,
but, observing the gray hairs and sarene
countenance Of the gentleman from Connect
cut, went to him yesterday for advice. "You
are an old member Of the house, believe"
said Colonel Ochiltree, salutipg Mr.. Wait
with courtly gesture and dropping into the
nearest chair. "You have been here several
years, am told"
81 am beginning my fourth term, answered
the Connecticut Representative with COM
placent smile.
III am delighted to hear it," continued the
red headed ranger Of the Rio Grande. II
advice, such advice as only gentleman Of
lorg Legislative experience can give. am
new member, unfamiliar with the customs
here, and do not wish to make mistakes at
the beginning OF my public career. The fact
is, Wait. that ever since Congress met have
been receiving passes from all the important
railroads in the United States, franks from
telegraph companies, and scores Of such
favors from the big corporations. wish you
would tell me what | ought to do about it.
Should return them, or is it the custom here
to e-ep these trinkets and use ,hems"
Mr. Wait, after a vain endeavor to get
square look from the Colonels rolling eyes,
said
81 beg pardon, but your name is ochiltree,
is il notY"
Eyes, sir; Thomas Ochiltree," proudly
answered the dashing Colonel.
you are from Texas, | think" continued
Mr. Wait.
Eyes. sir; from Texas, the grand Lone Star
State, sir; paradise, the
"Now, Colonel Ochiltree." interrupted Mr..
Wait, al can only say this II | was mem
Der Of Congress from Texas. | would hold
fast to every railroad pass, telegraph frank,
and other gilt that could get my hands on
Colonel Oehiltree looked intenty for
moment at the bland countenance Of the
Connecticut Yankee; he whis,led softly; the
faint glimmer of sickly smile played around
the corners Of his rosy mouth, and with sigh
he began the preparation of bill appropri-
atng $1,000. 600 for the improvement Of
Galveston harbor."
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-01-30
Couldn't Go With Him,

A story is told of the wife of a nouveau
richie, who, by skillful pushing, had got into a
certain circle in society, and obtained promi-
nent place in it, while her husband, who had
no social ambition, remained unknown to
nearly all her acquaintances. One Of the
guests at grand entertainment given by her,
found himself, when tired and bored, next to
an Insignificant little chap. To him he said,
in an outburst of confidence: "It's growing
beastly dull, and I'm going home. Won't
you come with me?'
'T'd like to-" was the reply, "but can't.
am the host New York Correspondent
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-01-30
Hang On Like Christians.

The three clereymen who wish to prosecute
Preacher Newton, in spite Of his surrender,
are the sort described by the dog trainer in the
story, who was Dragging OF the fighting quail
ties of his bull dog, and wound up by saying:
"You can't open his jaws with a crow-bar
when he gets EN- fixed; he hangs on like 4
pufic Christian. "-rSpring6eld (Mass.,) Re-
publican.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-01-30
DR.. N.S.BurnhanQ,

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him etot
nsosa
n 10 skill
risand
fomau parso Afcwo then
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-12-11
FROM THE CAPITAL.

PROF. ALEXANDER DEwoLowsKI, a
m usic teacher at Washington, commit
ted suicide Wednesday night. Recent
ly his daughter preferred a charge
against him of criminal assault, but the
professor left letters declaring his inno-
cence.
A BILL was introduced in the senate
by Mr.. Gibson, directing the secretary
of the Treasury to cede to the board of
administrators of Tulane university, La,
the building and premises near New
Orleans, known as the United States
Marine Hospital. the property to the
United States should the university
cease to use it for educational purposes.
THE house committee on public lands
will meet to consider the land grant
bills. Some members of the committee
think resolution will be passed to the
effect that the bill providing for the for
feiture of the Northern Pacific land
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-12-11
CABLEGRAMS. S.

BoNACHEA, the Cuba9 agitator, has
been captured at Kingston, Jamaica.
TELEGRAMs from Dongolia reassert
that General Gordon has taken Shen'
dy.I
DIAz was inaugurated president OF
Mexico Monday. The United States
South American Commission arrived al
the City Of Mexico Sunday.
GLADSTONE presented the redistribu-
ton bill to the Commons Monday. En-
gland will have six additional and Scot
land twelve additional members. Whales
and Ireland are unchanged. TIE large
cities of England have eighty-one ad-
ditiOnal members.
In the House of Lords. Earl Derby,
Secretary of State for the Colonies,
announced that the Government in
tended to introduce bill during the
present session of Parliament estab-
fishing the confederation of Australia
sia.
4 A BILL is about to be presented to the
German Parliament contemplating the
construction of a canal between Kiel
and Brunsbuttel, on the river Elbe.
: The committe in the French Cham
Der of Deputies decided Thursday to
increase the duty upon foreign corn to
2 francs 40 centimes per centner; flour,
Z francs per barrel, oats, 1 franc 90
centimes per centner, and barley
francs per centner.