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West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1884-12-03
The Farmers Excursion.
To Hheelimg and back IN a Halt Day.

TIE Farmers Excursion last
Wednesday, so generously extend
cd by the o. R, Railroad, was hap
Ply success, and doubly SO because
of the river sand bars that SO de-
layed its starting. The prime OBJ
iect of the excursion was to show
Wood. Jackson, and Mason county
farmers the vast advantages of hav-
ing an outlet to the world the year
around, through all kinds of wea.
ther, and to give them ocular
proof that the objections prevail.
ing smong land owners to having
railroad running through their
farms, are mostly imaginary or
distorted.
As we said, the advantages of
the Railroad were WILDLY inn
pressed before the start.
The delegation from Mason and
the lower end of the line, starting
up on the Hibernia, stuck on the
bottom of the river, and had to
abandon the trip, while the little
Knox, after scratching in the
gravel all night, only got to Par
kersburg by neon, thus delaying
the train a half day. However,
with nearly hundred all told,
the special train was off at ! p. M.
and a very pleasant trip we all
had of it. With the ever genial
Col. Thompson in command of the
expedition and Messrs Williams
and Robipsonin charge of the train,
the good-humored, honest "gran-
gers" were all readily at home, and
made the most of the time in
viewing the road and talking of its
wonderful advantages to the COM
munities.
Among the excursionists, and
making all things pleasant, were
also Hons W. N. Chancellor, R. HI.
Browse, @. L. Brown, of Jackson,
w. w. Jackson, of the Sentinel,
Claiming Smith, of the linden,
a lively contingent Of the Parkers-
burg City Council, with Mr.. Rob-
inson, of the Road, &c, DC.
After two hours stay in the
Nail City, the special with Sena-
tor Camden now in the Company,
returned to Parkersburg, arriving
soon after 10o'clock. This is the
first time company of excursion
lists ever went to Wheeling and
back in a half day.
A meeting of the farmers who
enjoyed the trip was held next
and resolutions of thanks
rendered the Company, which pro-
ceedings we were promised, but
have not received.
Now let us have a like excursion
to Point Pleasant and back in half
day to take place next Fall
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1884-12-03
After the Battle.
Our Pittsburgh Letter.

Our Pittsburgh Letter.
ED. FREEMAN: The election is
past, and it has proven one of the
closest and most exciting ones that
has ever been held in this coun.
try.
The small piece of met
al which the wocdman carries
cut to the forest with him
in the morning, looks like a
very common and useless piece Of
metal, but when he places its acute
edge against the side of the fallen
monarch Of the forest and drives
it home with his tlusty maui, ever
widening the rent, then it is that
the small bit of iron becomes of
the utmost aid and significance in
the woodman's work, rending asun-
der the mightiest cak. Exactly so
with this campaign just close d.
During the campaign and culmin-
ating en- election cay, there was to
be seen and heard small element
entering the body polite like the
wedge cleaving the oak.
1t was the "thiId party" 1t was
insignificant when compared with
Others, but it was driven towards
the center by master blows. The
undertaking was laughed at, ST.
lently scoffed at and openly abused,
openly scorned and secretly
opposed by the various classes of
citizens, and even to myself it
seemed useless and unwise at
times, but my tranquility of con-
science consoled me, and / thought
of the little stone told of in the Old
Testament vision, which rolled on
and on, and grew larger and larger
until it broke the image, became a
mountain, and filled the whole
earth. That gave me courage.
But, Notwithstanding the appa-
rent uselessness of the task, it is
bat the entering point of the wedge
which has beer seen this year If
you will allow OF my claiming
kind Of prophetic vision, ! will say
that as | gaze. along this move
me mt, as ! forecast for the future, /
see its sides diverging more and
more from the medal line, adding
greater and greater effectiveness to
each blow. This party will yet
reach the center. One of the most
important of the minor things
which it will accomplish will be
the removal of our ballot boxes
from the saloons and doggeries and
placing them where we can cast
our votes without being nauseated
by the fumes of beer and whisky.
Whatever may be my feelings in
regard to this movement at times,
whenever l think of what it may
or may not become in time, I am
always constrained to predict for
it successful future.
lam not the one to say "I told
you so," but my belief as to St..
Johns vote has been clearly veri-
fed, although before the election
some persons to whom l stated it,
drew down the corners of their
mouths and looked very wise. If
as many claim, the Republican
party has been defeated by Prohi-
bition, the party should not oom-
plain but accept the result as re-
buke for the snub it gave Prohibi-
ton at the Chicago Convention.
My hopes for Prohibition in this
campaign have been fully met and
satisfied in the largely increased
vote. All there is to be done by good
and true Prohibitionists is to work
and wait. CELEs.
H:I>>> a.. lNo-~axx. IN,
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1884-12-03

J. M. WALTERS desires to say,
that he is home from his recent
trip to the South, and will from
this on give personal and prompt
attention to his Job Printing Bust
ness. He respectfully solicits a
continuance of the patronage here
totore bestowed, and promises salts
faction in prices and style of work.
No. 95 Market street.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1884-12-03
First Presbyterian Church.

Rev. DR.. Henry B. Fry, of Ohio,
will preach at the First Presbyter-
ian Church next Sabbath, morn
ing and evening.
DR.. Fry will remain and preach
the next Sabbath also. All are
cordially invited to attend.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1884-12-03

Masters Sammy Addison and
Charlie Walters have each a live
alligator, just arrived from the Ev-
ergladea of Florida, and they are
holding daily public exhibitions
to crowded houses at their respec-
tive homes. Admission, free.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1884-12-03

Quarterly meeting at the U. B.
Church, next Saturday and Sun
day, conducted by Rev. w. w. Ry-
mer, of Central Station. All are
cordially invited to attend.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1884-12-03
U. B. Quarterlies.

Conferences will begin promptly
at 7.3O p. %. Push your Confer
ence collections from this until the
close of the Conference year, breth-
rem in the ministry. | will have
3 Sabbaths in which to do
evangelistic work in the bounds of
the Conference l would like to
correspond with brethren on this
matter. S. }. GRAHAM, L. b.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1884-12-03

Now for Point Pleasant! What
say you farmer friends2 Don't
you want a way out to daylight?
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1884-12-03

Two Story Frame House, large
Lot in excellent condition on up
per Julianna Street.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1884-12-03

DR. F. B. Carol has been warmly
greeted ard welcomed on our streets
again the past few days.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1884-12-03

IL acres of the Frank Tavenner
Land, on Meals Run, about one
mile from the Court House, for sale
by W. f. Atkisson.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1884-12-03

Col. R. S. Blair of Richie, was
looking after matters in our Circuit
Court yesterday; also Col. D. Nc
Gregor, who had case called.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1884-12-03

Call on J. NJ. Walters for your
Chrlstmas printing, which will be
furnished promptly, neatly, cheap
~. No. IS Market Street.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1884-12-03

Ribs, Loins, Hogs Feet and
Heads, as we'll as Lard in cans of
4, +, 8, and so pounds, and barrels
all our make. jill. SoRREL.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1884-12-03

Several good communications ia
type, crowded over.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1884-12-03

! Thanks to "Prohibitionist" for his
excellent note, what is next to
be Done 2" es.o
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1884-12-03

Mr.. S. L. Addison's residence,
corner of Avery and Eleventh
street., for sale at a bargain by W.
+, ATTKIssoN.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1884-12-03

The Fair and Festival at the
mink Is reported big success. =
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1884-12-03

Let hundred of our true and
a otive friends respond at once to
GA Proposition, by W. M. Weekley.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1884-12-03

6Lots on the Base Ball Ground.
All for sale by W. F. Attkisou.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1884-12-03

Pianos and Organs for Sale or
Rent by w. F. Attkisson.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1884-12-03

Good House and two Lots valued
at $500, to trade for Farm.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1884-12-03

Corner Lot on Murdoch Avenue,
50x16O.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1884-12-03

Another delightful Florida let
ter. Read it.
The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1884-03-25
Wanted.

A gentleman just arrived in Honolulu
Awishes to get employment as an ac-
countant or bookeeper, has had several
years experience and can produce good
references Please address Box %. p. O.
660 lW*
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WANTED.

A GOOD NATIVE SALESMAN, one
"a that is acquainted with the Dry
Goods business, apply at the BULLETIN
Office. G69 lw
The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1884-03-25
POLICE COURT.
MONDAY. March oath, 1884.

MONDAY, March oath, 1884.
j. Nahiai, disorderly conduct, re-
primanded and discharged.
Pilua and John Hall, drunks, for
feitcd their bail, Sc.
Hook Chong, opium in his posses
sion; Mr.. j. M. Davidson and Mr..
John Russell for the defence. Re-
manded to 27th Inst.
Russell German and Geo. Rich
ardson, larceny of $3.50, property in
the possession of Jas. +. Krouse at
the Keystone saloon. Both pleaded
guilty and were committed for trial
at the April Term of the Supreme
Court.
Waiaha, larceny of property, of
the value of 5000, belonging to Mr..
Michiels, within the past months.
Mr.. j. NJ. Davidson for defendant.
Remanded TO lst April.
James II. Cook, larceny of a watch
valued at S25, the property of Mel
Boyd. Mr.. j. Russell for defen-
dant. who was remanded to 26th
Inst.
Samuel and Hukia, assault and
battery, on remand. Mr.. Kinney
appeared for the prosecution and
Mr.. Kawelo for the defence. Found
not guilty and discharged.
The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1884-03-25

A coal mine in which an explosion
occurred at Pocahontas, Va, is on
fire and no bodies can be recovered.
j. +. Dietrichs, who embezzled
100000 from the Laclede Bank of
st. Louis, has been captured.
Three men were killed by snow
slide at Aspen mountain, Col.
The death of Baroness Lionel dc
Rothchild is announced. She was a
daughter of Baron Charles de Roth
child, of Naples, and was married to
her cousin in 1886.
Paris, March 18th. General Nag
rier's column entered Bacninh. The
Chinese were demoralized by the
turning movements of the combined
French columns, and abandoned
their positions and fled by the
Thainghnien road. The Chinese loss
is heavy. A Krupp. battery and
much ammunition was found in the
citadel. The French had seventy
wounded.
On motion of Milton Andres,
proctor of the libellant, the case of
the California Sugar Refinery VS.. the
French bark Auguste was dismissed
in the United States District Court.
The suit was brought to recover
$4,000 for damage done to 21 ,02C
mat of sugar transported by the YES
sci from the Hawaiian Islands tc
| San Francisco.
The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1884-03-25
RAILWAY ACCIDENT AT MAAUKONA.

The following are the particulars
of the accident which resulted in the
death of John Stole, a brakesman on
the Hawaiian Railroad, running be-
tween Mahukona and Kohala.
The train left Mahukona ut 6 80
A. NJ. 1t consisted of one flat and
four small cars, loaded, three water
tanks, one fiat and one small car
empty. A native, who was not
working, was on the forward fat, a
Chinese passenger on the middle
water car, and John Stole was Oh
the empty fiat. After passing the
first cattle guard, he was seen, by
the Chinaman, sitting on the brake
at the front end of the car. cutting
tobacco. Shortly afterwards the
Chinaman called out, and Stole saw
that the empty flat and small car
behind it had broken loose and was
400 yards behind. The train backed
up and found the empty fiat off the
track, and Stole lying dead between
it and the small car. His pipe, to-
bacco and open knife we're lying
near. The supposition is that he
was sitting OH his brake, lighting his
pipe, and that the brake wheel turned
and threw him off; that the fiat run
ming over him threw it off the line,
and that the rise given to it, as it
passed over him, uncoupled the car.
The Sheriff was Immediately sent
for and held an inquest, when the
following verdict was rendered:
That the. deceased came to his death
from falling off a car. The ii. r..
r. Co. and all employees were ex-
oneratea from blame. The jury
consisted of Mr.. w. II. Wright, Mr..
McKensey, Mr.. H, Sheldon, Mr., I.
The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1884-03-25
LATEST FOREIGN NEWS.

Suaklll. MaTCn ltUn. ne I'LL
mense volumes of black smoke which
rose from the burning camp and vii
lagos made greater impression
upon the fugitives than the British
proclamation made. Before the bat
tie Osman Digna went twenty miles
to holy spot to pray for success.
London, March 14th.-General
Graham telegraphs that five officers
and eighty-six men were killed, eight
officers missing. The rebels num-
bered from ten to twelve thousand.
Three officers and seven men Of the
Naval Brigade were killed at the
guns. Over 1000 rebels were killed.
The rebels charged, regardless of
their great loss.
Suakin, March 14th.-General
Graham and Colonel Stewart, with
their staffs, have returned to Suakin.
The wounded will return to-day.
The latter are doing well. While
destroying rebel ammunition the
troops unearthed and destroyed
1000 Remington rifles. Wounded
rebels state that Osman Digna's
nephew and many chiefs were killed
in Thursdays fight. Osman was
present early in the fight, but fled
when defeat was inevitable. About
1900 rebel corpses were found in
one pit.
Vanderbilt's wealth is estimated
at over $500, 100000.
Russia, Germany and Austria have
entered into an offensive and defen-
sive alliance.
The carnival was failure in most
of the European capitals this year.
Queen Victoria will go to Germany
on April 9TH.
The Marquis of Lorne is to be
made Viceroy of India.
Osman Digua is massing his forces
at Sinkat.
The European Powers are sur
prised that the United States refuses
to take any action against the dyna-
mite fiends.
Over S 100000 worth of property
has been destroyed in the city of
Los Angeles by a storm.
There are said to be. fully 1000
emigrants and first-class passengers
detained at Cotton by the railroad
washouts.
The House is not likely to pass a
bill carrying the Mexican treaty into
effect on account of the tariff inter-
ests involved.
The Secretary of War has asked
for an appropriation for the erection
of buildings for military headquar-
ters at San Francisco.
Osman Digna proposes to drink
the blood of his enemies.
Paris has been made the head
quarters of the dynamite fiends.
Wallace Ross defeated George
Bubear in a boat race on the Thames.
Woodstock, CAL, was destroyed
by snowslide and IL persons are
known to have perished.
Matthew Arnold says that under
no circumstances will he write a book
on America.
The treaty of peace with Chile has
been ratified by the Constituent As
sembly of Peru,
The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1884-03-25
THIS DAYS DoINcs.
MORNING..

Meeting, Honokaa Sugar Co., at
f. A. Schaefer & Co.'S. at 10.
EVENING.
Band, Emma Square, 1880.
H.Y. & B.C. at Gymnasium, 1880
Excelsior Lodge, I.O.O.F., 1880.
Hawaiian class Y. M. G. A. 1880.
Bible Glass at Lyceum at Z 80.
Court Lunalilo No. 6669, 1880.
Meeting Temperance Society at
Miss Breese's, Z 80
The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1884-03-25

Referring to the above we beg TO in
form the business public that we are
prepared to make loans, discount approx
ed notes, and purchase exchange ut the
best current rates. Our arrangements
for selling exchange on the principal
points in the United States, Europe,
China, Japan and Australia arc being
made, and when perfected, due notice
will be given. We shall also be prepared
to receive deposits on open account,
make collections, and conduct general
banking and exchange business.
610 3mb (signed) SPRECKELS 81 Co.
The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1884-03-25
Notice.

Notice.
GOVERNORS OFFICE, HOMO
LULU, Sept. "a, 1888.
NOTICE is hereby given that no debts
IN contracted ON behalf of the Ha-
waiian band will be recognized OF paid
unless ordered by the undersigned.
JNo. o. DoMINis,
Governor of Oahu.
The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1884-03-25

Wright and two natives. They adj
vised the II. r. r. Co. to forbid any
person from sitting on the brakes,
but that clause was not inserted in
the verdict.
The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1884-03-25
Dividend Notice.

A DIVIDEND of Seven dollars and a
half per share, to Stockholders in the
Grove Ranch Plantation Company, is
now payable at the office of
500 W b JOHN III. PATTY, Treasurer.
The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1884-03-25
SEALED TENDERS


viii be received at the Office of the
Minister of the Interior until saturday
the goth, day of March, inst, at II
O'clock noon, for the erection OF build
ing for Police Court and Station House,
on Merchant street, opposite the Sailors
Home, Honolulu.
Plans and specifications of the pro
posed building will be ready for inspec-
ton on Thursday the Goth, inst.
A suitable bond, based upon the amount
of Contract, will be required upon eX-
ecution of the same, conditioned for its
faithful fulfllment.
All tenders must be distinctly endorsed
offenders for building Police Court aSd
Station House."
The Minister of the Interior does not
bind himself to accept the lowest or any
bid.
CHAS. L. GUIICK,
Minister of the Interior.
Interior Oflicc,
March Is, 1884. 6G5 td
The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1884-03-25
Wanted,

PI young man (Gcrman) situation
- in town or country, as bookkeeper
or clerk; understands horses, and can
drive business or private wrgon. Ad-
dress NJ III. this office. G67 lw*
The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1884-03-25
FOR SALE.
Dwelling House For Sale.

THE HOUSE and LOT on the Kulao-
i kahua plains, situate on the makai
side of Beretania street, and now occu.
pied by Judge McCully, is for SALE
Inquire of 5. B. DOLE.
643 If
The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1884-03-25
NOTICE.
NOTICE

IF YOUR HORSE is SICK or LAME,
Il or any way out of order, call on A
7. BAKER, at Capt. j. G. Cluney's sta
bles, corner of Queen ~ Punchbowl SITS.
E33" Breaking horses to saddle or car
riage speciality. 420 1y
The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1884-03-25
TO LET
French Lessons.
Mrs. Orth.
1913 Fort Street near Hotel St., Honolu

1913 Fort Street near Hotel St., Honolulu,
TEACHER IN the Spanish Language;
Il EN- broidery and Fancy Work of
all kinds done in the most artistic style.
Mrs. Orth formerly Mrs. Marinda)
will be happy to visit ladies' houses to
teach them the Spanish Language, and
give lessons in Embroidery and Fancy
Work. All works left at her residence,
will be done at short notice on very
reasonable terms. 654 I'm
The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1884-03-25
BANKING NOTICE.

THE UNDERSIGNED have formed
Il copartnership under the firm
name of " SPRECKELS & Co." for the
purpose of carrying on II general bank
ing and exchange business at Honolulu,
and such other places in the Hawaiian
Kingdom as may be deemed advisable,
(signed) CLAUS SPREGkELS.
f. f. LOW.
Honolulu, Jan. 18th, 1884.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-09-13
Mr.. Donnelly at Kenyon.

Especial Correspondence of the Globe.
KENYON, Sept. 10.-A large political meeting
was held in the Kenyon school house this even
ing. The meeting was called to order at 1880
O'Clock, and DR., Hewitt chosen chairman. The
Hon. Ignatius Donnelly was introduced who
spoke upon the political Issue of the day. He
said that this was the first opportunity he had
ever had of addressing Kenyon audience, and
that he was glad to note the new era upon which
the citizens Of this community were entering,
there being new railroad built through Ken
yon giving them direct communication with St.
Paul. He spoke to the largest Audience ever
gathered together in the Kenyon school house.
The meeting was made up mostly of farmers be-
longing TO both Of the old parties, and his re-
marks received repeated applause. At the close
OF the meeting many of the farmers and citizens
gathered around Mr.. Donnelly to congratulate
him upon his speech, and to wish him success in
the campaign, all pledging their support Mr.
Donnelly has many old friends in this part OF the
district who are doing all they can for his cleo
ton, and he is making many new ones who are
likewise enthusiastic. The general expression
among the Republicans is that '.they have had
enough Of Strait" They are all in favor of a
low tariff. The Scandinavians here are mostly
supporters of Mr.. Bierman and voted for him
last year, and there is great breaking up among
that race.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-09-13
Mysterious Disappearing.

New BRUNSWICK, Sept. 12.-East New
Brunswick, a populous district about one
mile from this city, is greatly excited over
the mysterious disappearance of Sarah E.
Stevens, forty years of age, WIG in April last
went to live as housekeeper with farmer.
During the night of August 18th, Miss Stew
ems retired as usual in second story bed
room. During the night two boys, who slept
in an adjoining bed room, heard her cry out
tDon't do it, and all was quiet moment
later, and the boys went to sleep. At 4
O'Clock in the morning the boys rose as usual,
but Miss Stevens did not appear. At Z clock
Perduu forced the door of the bedroom, and,
as he says, found it empty and her clothing
living on the floor. He said nothing about
the matter, and it only came out by accident
last night. Chief Police Fitzgerald, of this
city, is working up the case.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-09-13
MISCELLANEOUS FOREIGN.

CAIRO, Sept. 12.-Later dispatches confirm the
report of the substantial victory of Mudir of Don
COLA at Ambukol over the rebels from Kordofan.
Recent advices report the Mahdi in south Kor-
dofan with army Of $4,000, and that de-
tachment of 1000 has been sent to reinforce the
army beseiging Kaortoum.
VIENNA Sept. 12.-John NJ. Francis, the new
American minister to Austria presented his Gre
dentials yesterday to Emperor Francis Joseph.
Mr.. Francis in presenting his credentials alluded
to the cordial relations existing between America
and Austria. The Emperors reply declared
these relations founded upon firm basis, and
expressed desire that the cordial relations
might ever be maintained.
VIESNA, Sept. 12.-The police discovered q
band Of forgers consisting of father and seven
teen children. The whole party is connected
with the anarchists.
PARIS, Sept. 12.-The death of NJ. Jean Aug
ustin Barral, a well known chemist and physi-
cIst, is announced.
LONDON, Sept. l2.-The Shanghai chamber of
commerce protests against the closing of the
river by the Chinese government and urges that
Shanghai be made neutral.