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New-York tribune., 1884-02-29
SUINDLED BY 4 WIZARD.
A BALTIMORE WOMAN RESORTS To wITCHcRAFT TO
FIND TREASURE.

FIND TREASURE.
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BALTIMORE, Feb. 28.-Mrs. Caroline Jenten-
er's mother Mrs. Lu dwig Schumacher, died several
months ago. and left $4 900 which Mrs Jenener and her
brother were entitled to- They tried TO find the money
but failed Mrs. Jentener thought that perhaps her
brother might hidden IT. and hearing that he visited
at Mrs Webers at Sextonvile, Mrs Jenener cultivated
Mrs webcrs acquaintance and finally made her prom
se of $500 if could find where the money was
Mrs Weber did not ascertain, but met n wizard VINO
agreed 10 discover the concealed treasure by the exer
else OF his occult arts. Mrs. Jentener promised
TO com to a large oak Sextonyille Monday
night The wizard call up the spirit OF the mother
of Mrs Jentencr who would bring her the money; ana
Mrs entener pay the wizard $40 Tor his services
and give the ghost $780,
Al fhe appointed time Mrs. JentcneT accompanied by
her husband repaired to the Old oak tree where they
were the wizard Suddenly form robed Ia black,
but with white shrOud over Its head emerged from tile
gloom and stood before Mrs. Jentener, reaching out
tin box The wizard took the box, saying TO Mrs Jente
ner In thrilling whisper, Your money Il IN TINS DoN,
but you mist not open ii till you go home" Meanwhile
the ghOstly vstant disappeared Tho wizard got his
SO and departed. The Jenteners hurried home and
opened the box II had in II only paper and rubbish In
dignaut at the fraud the appointed woman hasencd
next morning tomake charge Ol swndlng against Mrs
Weber who succeeded I'm proving her good faith Mrs.
Jentencr thereupon Withdrew the charge. The pre-
tended ghost and the wizard nave disappeared
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RUMoRS OF BATTLE NOT CONFIRMED.
NO OFFICIAL NEWS OF AN ALLEGED VICTORY IN
THE sOUDAN.

NO OFFICIAL NEWS OF AN ALLEGED VICTORY IN
THE SoUDAN.
LONDON, Feb. ga report was received from
Trinkitat of battle this morning in which Gener-
al Graham was said to have been victorious. The
report has not been confirmed. IL
IS expected that battle will GER
tanly be fought to-day. The War Office has no
information regarding q rebel defeat, and the
special dispatches TO Reuters Telegram Company
make no mention of such an occurrence.
A dispatch from Trink,tat dated last night TO The
DO " eIeyraph stated that the English expedition
started for Fort Baker yesterday afternoon, and in
tended to bivouac there last night and advance on
Teb to-day.
CAIRO, Fob 2s.-Fresh directions have been sent
to General Graham repeating the previous orders to
restrict his operations to the defence of Suakim.
Two Egyptian battaliOns have started for Ass0uan.
New-York tribune., 1884-02-29
TELEGRAPHIC NOTES.
THE ST. ALBANs TRUST COMPANY.

THE ST. ALBANS TRUST COMPANY.
ST. ALBNNs, Vt Feb 2sIn the cases or appeal froIn
Chancellor Royces order concerning the distribution or
the st Albans Trust Com pany's assets, the supreme
Court has the chanceos decree for equal dis
tribution.
A FOOT-RACE CHALLENGE ACCEPTED. 80
PITTsRURG, Feb 2s The challenge OF George smith,
Splinter to run any other footraeer in the counry 100
wards for from 900 TO 900 slde has been accepted
by NJ K. Kettleman, 0f Harper, Kan.
A NEW MARINE FOG SIGNAL.
Boston. Feb 2S.-rhe steamship Decatur II. Milier
from Baltimore for Boston, passed Highland Light THIS
morning during thick oG She announced her name 10
the signal officer with her steam whistle 0y eode pre-
vi0usy arranged.
A LOCOMOTIVE SLANDERED.
ANICsyuIE, Feb 2S.-The statement recently sent
out from Schenectady that engine No 13 OF the boston
aud Hoosac Tunnel line had killed three persons wl'mh
three weeks Is false. The engine never Killed person
during its two years service.
BOsrON'S TELEPHONES DISABLED. .
RosToN Feb. 2S-A severe snpw-stOrm IN
this city and vicinity completely wrecked the telephoho
wires and the wires the fire alarm system to-day ne
wires OF the Western Union Telegraph Company were
rendered practically useless for large part OF the day,
The telephone wires falling upon them
THE JEWS IN DAKOTA.
BIsMAICK. Feb, 2S.-1hefe Is no truth IN the
report that the Jewish colony north o Bismarck are starry
Ing although some OF them too lazy TO work. Ever
since he lrrval they have been supported To great
degree BY Jr Weisoher, OF st. Paul but ne refuses 10
keep any long Us he does they refuse TO
work.
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THE ROOSEVELT BILL.
IT Is AGREED by THE SENATE COMMITTEE TO RE-
PORT IT WITHOUT AMENDMENT.
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MR,vy Feb 27-The Senate Committee on
Cities gave a hearing to-day on Assemblyman
Roosevelts bill deprving the Board of Aldermen of
Sew-York of the right of confirming the Mayor 8
nominations of heads of city departments. John
II. Straban appeared to oppose the bill, and the
following members of the Cooper Institute Commit
Zee in favor of it, Douglass Campbell, Frederic A.
Coudert, j. Tallmadge Van Rensselaer,, s. V. K.
Cruger Henry L. Sprague, James TalcOtt, j. T..
Scott. C. ID. Ingersoll, julius Hamerslough and
James D. Hawes. Mr.. Strahan reviewed
the history of the Board of Aldermen and
argued that it a most indispensable wheel IN
the city machinery. The Citizens Committee
thought it unnecessary to make argument for
the bill, all the members of the committee having
been made acquainted with its good features before
the hearing given.
The committee then went into executive session
On the bill Senator Daily offered two amendments
one providing for the submission of the abolition of
the coniirmatory power to the voters OF New-York
at the mex. election and the other providing for the
election of the Controller of New-York. Senator
Gibbs earnestly opposed the adoption of any
amendment, arguing that any modification of the
bill by the Senate might lead IL its defeat in the
Assembly upon the return of the measure TO that
body. Senators DAILY, Cullen and Mccarthy voted
IN favor of amending the bill as TO provide for
the election of the Controller, but were defeated
by the votes of the other members of the committee
Senators Gibbs, Diggett, Lansing and Thatcher.
Senators DAILY and Cullen alone voted in favor Of
the amendment providing for the submission of the
abolition Of the confrmatory power 10 the people.
The committee voted Six 10 one. Senator Cullen
alone dissenting in favor of reporting the bill
feyorably TO the Senate. Senator Gipps submitted
this favorable report the afternoon session of the
Senate lie would have asked that the bill be
considered in the first committee OF the whole, not
full, but that of the supporters of the bill
were absent and their votes needed TO carry
the motion.
Upon the motion of Senator Gibbs the bill was
made special order for Wednesday next.
New-York tribune., 1884-02-29
, FOREIGN NOTES.

ROME Feb 2s.-A duel with swords was fought yeser-
day between the Marquis AntAld and slgnor beSooso
member of the Chamber OF Deputies. II grew out OF
dispute between two in the court ball at tue Q1riha
Palace. 5ignOr Bclgiooso was w"uhded III tno uanu'
PARIS Fe,. est is reported that tho sentence OF
Prince Krapotkiue has been commuted to banshment.
MILAN Feb. Accommodation Bardls, Director OF
the Milan Mint committed suicide last night Dy snoOuhs
himself through the brain with u revolver
LoSDos, Feb. 2s.-It has been decided 10 i"hu 'ho
Maakey cable at Water between the stations OF tho
Anic American and United States Direct Cable compa-
nles.
LONDON, Feb 2s-sIgnor salyini. the italian actor
made his night at CoVent Oardeh III 'he
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SHOCKING R4TLROAD DISASTER.
THIRTEEN PEOPLE REPORTED KILLED.

THE NUMBER OF INJURED NOT KNowN-A CoLLIs-
ION NEAR PARIS. ILL
CHICAGO Feb. 2S.-A dispatch to The Daily Ners
from Paris, Ill., says local east-bound passenger
train on the indianapolis and st. Louis Road which
left here for Indianapolis at ~ o'clock to-
day, came into collision with West
bound through freight train when one mile
east of here. The engines of both trains were de-
moished and Fireman Lindsey of the freight train
was instantly killed. The ca are splintered and
piled in q complete wreck. Many passengers were
hurt but at present the number and names OF the
killed and injured cannot be ascertalned 1t is ru-
INJURED that twelve were killed. The accident is
ascribed TO disobedience of orders.
New-York tribune., 1884-02-29
THE BOLTING HAMILTON SENIORS.

UTICA, Feb. Sat a meeting OF the senior
class of Hamilton College held to-day, thirty nine mem
bers being present. 1t learned that the parents Of
thirty favored the position Of the Students five sup
ported the Faculty and three undecided II
solved TO obtain legal advice and to empower the
tive committee of the class to place the matter before the
Board OF Trustees of the College But member OF
the class has returned-8 student from Bulgaria The
class will ait the action II the COLLEGE Trustees.
New-York tribune., 1884-02-29
A NEWSPAPERS CHANGE or FRONT.

A PROMINENT INDIANA DEMOCRATIC PAPER HOSTS
REPUBLICAN COLORs.
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WABASH, Ind, Feb 28.-1he Wabash Courier,
owned and edited by Lee Linn who for nearly ten years
past has ranked among the leading Democrats of North
ern Indiana will haul down the cOlOrs OF that party to-
morrow and hoist in their stead the Republican banner
The Courier VIII be remembered as the paper which,
by printing interview held with Hon. Thomas A
Hendricks last summer originated the boom for the old
tcket-Tden and Hendricks. Although it has always
supported the and National candidates Of its party
with vfgor the paper for year two has exhibited
a lukewarmness in local campaigns that displeased
many Democrats None of them aware
tonight however, that any change IN the political COM
plexion OF the paper is contemplated The Courier Is
recognized throughout the State one Of the leading
journals OF Indiana and the sudden change OF front on
the Of campaign OF more than ordinary Importance
destined TO work the Democrats in all parts OF Indiana
injury while the value OF the paper to the Repub
lican party is mesmable.
New-York tribune., 1884-02-29
cRInES AND cASU4LHEs-BY TELEGRAPH


PENSION AGENT IN TROUBLE.
Boston, Feb 2s.--Df AZe Ames, who was recently re-
moved from Office Government Pension Agent was
arrested this morning Tor alleged malieasance IN oee.
AN OLD MANS REASON FOR SEEKING DEATH.
BALTIMORE, Feb 2s.-John Ihacker, age sixty, cut his
throat this morning, but discovered, aud the wound
dressed Hc says he will surely Kill himself lie says
that his wife cannot speak Enssh aud for thd he beats
her and his reason for trying take his life Ia that he has
one To work fUT hiln.
TELLING WHO STRUCK THE FATAL BLOW.
PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 2S.-Janes OBrlen, one Of the
men arrested ior the murder OF William j. Pugh, has
made confession the effect THAI the fta Dlo" Was
struck by william Cosby, anotLer prisohcf.
New-York tribune., 1884-02-29
THE CANADIAN PACIFIC LOAN.
TELEGRAPH TO TIE TRIBUSE.l

OTTAWA, Feb. %. - Parliament tonight
passed third reading the bill for loan OF SZZ,ooo
900 10 the Canadian Pacific Railway. Ihe company are
sure Of their Loan us the bill has only to pass the
senate where the Government have majority of four to
one 10 become law The matter over which there mas
been three weeks of hard lighting ia the House OF COM
mons, Is now articuily setied
New-York tribune., 1884-02-29
PACIFIC TAX SUITS DECIDED.

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 29.--Circuit Judge
Sawyer this morning decided the railroad tax in
favor of the Central Southern and Northern Pacific rail-
road companies except in Monterey Santa Clara, San
Mateo and Cousa counties. The attorney for the rail-
roads stated that the companies would waive judgment
and paw the face of the This loss to the
state OF 900 00O the difference between the face Of
tlie taN andf m amnnnt sued for.
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jurors n certain cases, at the public expense was an
nounced for its third reading in the Assembly to-day
Mr. Roosevelt moved to strike out the enactnS clause
He believed that the Sheriff should be compelled to fur-
nish the food necessary at his expense. Mr. Van
Allen favored the bill He said that the presiding Judge
must unite with the Sheriff In ordering such supplies.
Most of the Judges In NewYork had asked for It's pass
The motion TO strike out the enacting clause was
Withdrawn. but the bin rejected. Yeas, 40 nays 40
New-York tribune., 1884-02-29
REPUDLATIAG THEIR REPRESENTATIVE

SALT LAKE CITY, Feb. 2s.-Notbing could
exceed the surprise and Indignation with which the Dem.
ocrats Utah ceve the that John T. Cane had
been assigned place on the Democratic Congressional
Campaign Committee II is regarded by them as issd
personation, the true Democrats OF Utah. Who nave
always Kept up their party organization regard with
aversion and disgust Mr. Gaines political church ana all
It's works, and utterly refuse to have any ahaton Win
him
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MURDERED BY HIS RIVAL.
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COLUMBAI, S. c., Feb. 2S.-Edward Stanley
and John Harris respectable young white residing
in the neiehborhood OF vanve left that village together
Yesterday Tor their homes. They the most friend
ly TERMS On the road they became involved In dispute
about young woman for whose hand they were rival
stors Stanley pulled pistol from mis- pocket and shot
Harris through the head, from the effects Of which he
died in a foW hours. Stanley has He'd
New-York tribune., 1884-02-29
HONORING LIEUTENANT H4RBER
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You NGsTOwN, Feb. 2S.-This evening the
citlzss rendered Lieutenant Giles b. HaIber OF the
United States Navy, banquet and ball ecpng In elegant
appointments anything ever given In Eastern Ohio
Lieutenant Harber born here aud lived here until he
entered the Naval Academy Annapolis and always has
great social favore. AL his f1eDds considered II
only fitting acknowledgment his wellknown sagacity
and bravery that he should have been selected
New-York tribune., 1884-02-29
THE FRIENDSHIP OF THE POWERS.

VIENNA, Feb. 2S.-The sem-Ofticial alliance
between Russia and Germany Is warmly welcomed here
The AustroGer alliance is the unaterabe basis Of
the Austrian policy Austria will continue attach the
greatest importance to ItaJs participation In the
alliance. France, probably will also appreciate Russias
adhesion TO the peace alliance.
ROME, Feb 2s-Tho accord between Russia and the
Vatican is complete. Russian Minister to the Vatican
Will appointed. The will be filled at the
oui
New-York tribune., 1884-02-29
NEW BUILDINGS At DARTMOUTH

CONCORD, n. H., Feb 2S.-At meeting OF
the trustees Of Dartmouth College here to-day, 1t was
voted 70 erect library building in connection with the
insntuton at q cost $4,000 Funds for the imme-
diae construction OF a chapel nc Hanover obtained
to-day from L. Ashton Rollins, of Philadelphia.
New-York tribune., 1884-02-29
INSANE ASYLUM MANAGEMENT.

UTICA, Feb. 29.--The committee investigat-
ing the management Of the State Insane Asylum had
conference at Baggss Hotel tonight and afterward
amined John Hughes OF Nelson Madison County, whose
father Evan d. Hughes died from the effects OF injuries
received al the asylum. The committee will on Friday
and Sturday. All the session 8 will be private.
New-York tribune., 1884-02-29
NAYS

The vote by which the amendment was defeated was
reconsidered and the laid on the table It's
supporters have faint hopes of passing it. Indeed Mr.
Hunt one of the most prominent Prohibtonists an
nOunced that the temperance of the State were
divided the Prohibition Amendment they should now
attempt to pass Mr.. RoOsevets High License bill. This
bill was reported avorably by the Assembly Committee
on Internal Affairs this morning. Messrs Hunt and Hor
ton Prohibtionists and Walrath, Democrat dissenting
New-York tribune., 1884-02-29
IN ENGLIsH EsTIMATE or Mr.. HUNT.

LONDON, Feb. 2S.-Ihe lines this morning
has obituary notice of the late W. H. Hunt in which 1t
says: "Mr Hunt Il SOuthcrner honest and sturdy,
and of venerable presence He might well have sat to
painter type Of the Puritan father. His was prom
nent head amongst the crowd OF diplomats present at the
coronation at the Krenlin last May. Hospitality was
n0wbere freely graciOusy dispe nscd than AT bs
elegant hired villa IN Moscow, over winch wavedt stars
and ytrlped.n
New-York tribune., 1884-02-29
vAIuABLE PATTERNS DESTROYED.

The pattern shop of K. ID. Cobbes, brass and
iron foundry Van Bunt and summit sts. caught rs
last evening The building damaged to the extent
of 80 200, and patterns worth $4,000 destroyed
All were insured. While at work putting out the fire,
Daniel j. y, oroman OF Truck No. l, and Jerry
Delaney e into pit five feet deep, iu the foundry hoors
and received severe injuries.
New-York tribune., 1884-02-29
THROUGH NEW YORK STATE.
MUNICIPAL NOMINATIONS.
HARMONIOUS CACCUsEs-PROMIsE OF LIVELY
CONTEST NEXT TUESDAY.
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CONTEST NEXT TUESDAY.
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UTICA, Feb. 2S.-The Democratic City Con-
venton held at to-day, largely attended, and
proyed spirited and harmonious. The following were
nominated: For Mayor Lewis H. shattuck City Judge,
p T. Buger; School Commissioner John Coyne; Charity
Commissioner Joseph Faass The ticket recognized as
a strong one.
The Republican Convention was held this evening" and
unanimously nominated, for Mayor g. F. Sherman; City
Judge Emmett j. Ball; School Commissioner j. T. Earll
Charity Commissioner William O'Harra. The conven-
ton was harmonious. The nominations on all ucdets
were made as previously predicted by THB TRIBUNE
sprted contest anticipated Tuesday next. there
are three good tickets i'll the field. The Citizens ticket will
run well.
ROCHESTER, Fb. 2S.-The Republican City Convention
to night remomnated c. r. Parsons for Mayor. William
Wagner was nominated &C a member Of the Executive
board.
New-York tribune., 1884-02-29
4 BIG STRTKE COAL MINERS.

PIrTsBURG. Feb. 2S.-The coal miners of the
third pool lnaugurated strike to-day for the district
price, ga cents per bushe. Fifteen hundred men are
out and only twenty-five are working In the entire
pool An assessment Of 81 per week each miner In the
three other pools has been levied to support the strikers
and II this strike falls general suspension Will be
,rla
New-York tribune., 1884-02-29
MR.. GLADsToNEs FRANCHISE BILL.

LONDON, Feb. 2S.-Mr. Gladstone introduced
In the House OF Commons tonight franchise bill which
said would strengthen the State by enfranchsing the
people who are capable o. exercising the rights of an
chtse America he declared hnd only recovered fIOm
the civil quickly because of the fact that every
capable citizen had been intrusod with tine rights OF
franchise.
New-York tribune., 1884-02-29
COMING NEW-JERSEY CONVENTIONS.
THE REPUBLICAN DATE CHaNGED-DEMoCRATs NOT
YET DECIDED.

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TRENTON, Feb 2S.-The Republican State
Executive Committee fixed upon April % the date for
holding the State Convention to elect delegates large
Chicago, without consulting with the managers of Tay
loTs Opera House, in which win have 20 be held. After
the call had been issued 1t found that the hall had
been engaged for that date and arrangement could
made for securing II. The committee thus com
PEELED TO issue to-day new call in which April IL Is set
the day for the convention
At meeting in this city to-day, the Democratic State
Committee transacted some routine business but did
fix the date for the state Convention TO elect delegates
Chicago. This Will probably be done at meeting next
week. Some day late In May will be chosen. The com
mttee made AN official call Oh Governor Albeit during
the afternoon The members OF the committee In
ferrogated 10 their preferences for the Presidential
nomination majority OF them favored Tilden. Payne
was next, and Bayard third choice.
New-York tribune., 1884-02-29
DESERTED FoP 4 BASER MIN.
A MARRIED WOMAN IN oHIS ABANDoNs HER HUs-
BAND AND CHILD.
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CANTON, Ohio, Feb. 2S-Mrs. Florence Ru-
pert handsome blonde twentyfOur years of age, and
wife of the head bookkeeper OF the Lawrence Myers
Manufacturing Company, suddenly disappeared last
night and to-day It known that she ooped With George
Williams q twenty -four year old OF exPoliceman
Williams Before his departure he secured 81 000
which the guilty pair took with them. Mrs Rupert left
five year old daughter, handsome child. and the pet
OF its father IL supposed the couple have gone West
They were In Cleveland at early hour this
ing Rupert Is nearly crazy over his wfe's eecapade
They had apparently lived happily together, aud moved
In good society
New-York tribune., 1884-02-29
ALBANpS SUCCESS IN BRUSSELS.

BRUSSELS, Feb. 2S.-Albani concluded her
engagement here last night by representation OF Lu
cia di LammeImoor" She had previously appeared in
"Rigoletto" 'Melstofele," "Traviata" and Faust"
Her singing created great enthusiasm. Numberless
bouauets were bestowed upon her. The Queen was
present at every performance OF the diva.
New-York tribune., 1884-02-29
SNOW IN THE HUDSON VALLEY.

PoUGHKEEPsIE, Feb. 29.-Eight inches of
snow fell in the Hudson River Valley to-day. It
and heavy, breaking down telegraph and telephone
wires, but caused delay to travel.
New-York tribune., 1884-02-29
IMPEACHING A CANADIAN MINISTER.

OTTAWA, Feb. 2S.--A writ was served on Sir
Charles Upper, the minister of Railways to-day for
sitting in Parliament In violation OF the Independence
OF Parliament Act, While holding office Of High Commits
sloner. The Hon. T.. Blake moves his Impeachment.
New-York tribune., 1884-02-29
OIL ON TROUBLED WATERS.
HOW A STEAMERS PERIL IN A HURRICANE WAS
LESSENED.

LFSSENEUs
rBY TELEGRAPH TO TIE TRTBUNEl
BALTIMORE, Feb. 2S.-Captain NJ. Smith, of
the steamship James Turpie who arrived at this port to-
day from Algeria with iron states that on February
% the steamer entered hurricane that lasted twelve
hours The efficacy of throwing oil on the troubled waters
had read of by the captain and he concluded to try
IT, He accordingly secured two canvas bags and. filing
them with nsh-0il lowered them from the vessels bow so
that the oil would OOze from the bags and mngle with
the seas good result pcrceptibe almost lmmedi-
atey. II quieed the waters and he says he believes II
saved the shin from having her decks swept fore and af
The abOTing and stranng of the ship were TERRIBLE aud
for time it was thought she would be lost. Two men
were Injured during the hurricane but the vessel received
no other damage than that mentioned.
New-York tribune., 1884-02-29
THE HOUSE OF REFUGE INQUIRY.

ROCHESTER, Feb. 28-The House of Refuge
Investigating Committee to-day heard testimony showing
the efficiency Of Superintendent Fulton in the financial
management and blaming employees discharged for
the alleged cruetes. The examination VIII come 10 q
on Saturday nPht.
New-York tribune., 1884-02-29

A RIG BLOW IN CANADA.

TORONTO, Feb. 2S.-A gale of wind prevailed
throughout Ontario to-day, In some parts being accom-
panied by snow. The railways badly drfted Trains
are DELAYED and i'm some cases abandoned The hermom-
has ranged from 10o above to 15o below and is
steadily falling
ST. JOHN n B., Feb. 2s.-A snowstorm prevails
here tonight.
New-York tribune., 1884-02-29
OPERA NEXT WEEK IN BOSTON.
MR.. ABBEY's EXTENSIVE REPETORY-LARGE ADJ
VANCE SALES.
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BosTON, Feb. 2S.-Mr Abbcy's closing week
OF opera for this in Boston, which begins next
Monday night at the Boston Theatre gives promise of
being brilliant and profitable engagement. Despite the
fact that it has sormed heavily and almost necessarily
since the sale begun leaving the streets In an ex-
ceedingy unpleasant condition. there has beena steady
demand for seats the sales in two days amounting 10
about $4,000 A bin Is promised for each Of the
seven performances. the series embracing " Hamlet"
"McfsiOele,' "RObert le Da5le," d" Don Giovanni lie
Prophetic" II Barbiere," La GiOcOnda The perform
ance OF Don Giovanni" will be a notable Ia Boston,
as Sembrch and Nilsson both IN the cast The scale or
prices that night SO, - and 81, possibly prove
TOO high All the house; but the manager says he can
not afford to give the opera with such talent at smaller