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Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1885-03-27
THE EGYPTIAN AGREEMENT.
Gladstone Wants the Judgment OF the
House of Commons on IL.


Mr.. Gladstone, replying to interrogations put
by Sir Stafford Northcote in the House Of Com
mons, said that the government proposed TO
ask the Judgment Of the House upon the Egyp-
tan financial agreement on the 26th inst, or,
at the latest, on the 90lh inst. 1t was impor-
tant, he said, that this judgment be obtained
at the earliest date possible, because, rs mat
tiers were at present, Egypt was just able TO
limp along financially.
Sir Stafford Northcote insisted that it proved
that there was a necessity for the devotion of
additional time to a study of the details OF
this agreement, and he gave notice that he
would make a request for it on Monday
next.
The Conservatives have made overtures to
a number of Liberals who are discontented
with the Egyptian covehtion, for the formation
of a coalition. Mr.. Goschen refused to accept
the proposition, and will support the govern
ment, The Radicals approve the agreement
as tending to an early withdrawal Of the Brit
Ish forces from Egypt. The government ex-
pect that division in the House of Commons
on the bill to sanction the Egyptian loan will
show majority of 40 in its favor.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1885-03-27
q. sssss ssCfs'-ss-
SISTERS ACADEMY DAMAGED.
Loss of $4,000 at Emmittsburg, Md
No Injuries to Persons.

A Baltimore, Md, dispatch says: fire wal
discovered in the kitchen of t e building occu.
pied by the Sisters OF Charity at st. Josephs
Academy, Emmittsburg, and in a very short
tine the entire building was in flames. The
greatest CONSERVATION prevailed. All the
children and young ladies were removed to o
place OF safety. All the male inhabitants OF
Emmittsburg, including tho senimrians nnG
professors of Mt. st. Mary's College, went to
aid the Sisters OF Charity, but the means Of
extingu-hing the fire were so limited that lit.
tie could be done. The house in which the
fire originated was in the northeast section o,
the cluster OF buildings and the high wind from
the north ~ est kept the fire from the prin.
opal structure. Aid was asked from Freder.
lex City, and its fire department went by spe
cial train, reaching the scene of the confagin-
grafton in time to render effective service in
protecting the houses which the fire had moi
reached The sisters departisel5Sss entirely
destroyed, together with anothor luge struc
ture, involving damage OF $50, 900, which is
fully covered by insurance.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1885-03-27
JIuGLE or THE RINK.

Hear them pirate, Trate, prate,
The skater with his mate,
oh, the skate, themerry, merry sketei
There's many a lovely story they relates
As they speed at fearful rate
'Tis often Cupid seals the fate,
Be sure and save your pate
Ere it shall be too late:
For tits so very, very great
To ride upon the merry, merry skate
'Tis better far than swinging on the gate.
-Canlb,idge Tribune.
He put on the rollers at seven,
And before the clock sounded eleven,
His feet they went flying,
AS if they were trying
To kick out the blue dome of heaven.
Brooklyn Eag's
want to be skater,
And with the skaters glide,
A pair of rollers on my feet,
A sweet girl by my side.
He tried to be q skater,
And bravely lie struck out
=
The doctor says, "In three months
Again he'll be about.
-NorristotUn Herald
daring young lady, named Russell,
Thought she'd give roller skating "tussle,
Her skates were cratic
Her fall was emphatic,
And-her life it was saved by her hustle.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1885-03-27
Canada and the Chinese,

A dispatch from Ottawa, Ont, says The
Dominion government will introduce bill
which will provide for a poll tax upon every
Chinaman entering Canada, and will restrict
the number of Chinese immi grants to be car
ried by steamships or sailing vessels trading
between China, ON q basis of so many per ton
of tonnage Of such vessel. 1t is also intended
to require the registration of the names and
location of all Chinese entering the country, so
that in the event Of any being required in
criminal cases, or for purposes of municipal
taxation, their whereabouts may be readily
ascertaincd. One OF the features of the bill
will be the enforcement of rigid sanitary laws.
The poll tax will only apply to Chinese women
and laborers, and not to merchants, bankers or
other professional classes of Chinese immi-
grants. .F
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1885-03-27
Nominations by the President,

A Washington dispatch says: the President
has minated ex-Congressman Milton j Dur
ham OF Kentucky to be first comptroller OF the
treasury; Malcolm Hay of Pennsylvania to be
first assistant postmaster-gcneral; Martin V.
Montgomery of Michigan, commissioner of
patents; David S. Baker, Jr., United States
district attorney for Rhode Island; Ben H.
Hill, Jr, son of the late Senator Ben Hill, DIS
= trict attorney for North Georgia; William Ger
ard of Nevada, to be superintendent of Che
mint at Carson City, New; JOSEPH r. Ryan of
Nevada, to be coiner of the mint at Carson
City
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1885-03-27
The War in China.

A Paris dispatch says Gen. de PIsle has
returned to Hai-Noi. He asked for 10, 600 re-
endorsements before resuming operations.
He reports that it is necessary to increase the
garrsons which were depleted by the expedi-
tions to Laug-Son and Tuyevquan. The fort
at Namdinh has Il garrison of so men, Thain-
gayen has l60 men, and Hong. Hoa S5. Owing
to the teebleness Of the garrisons, Black Flags
and pirates are swarming in the Red River
delta. Gen. Negrier, who is stationed at
Lang-Son, reports that he cannot take the
offensive unless re-enforced.
La L'berte says that China recently offered
to neg )tiate ior peace, provided France would
grant an armistice, but that France refused to
grant an armistice,
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1885-03-27
Senate Action on the Treaties,

The United States Senate has ratified the ad
ditional article of the Mexican treaty extend
ing until May 20 1886, the time for the ap
proval of the laws necessary to carry into oper
alton the commercial convention between the
two governments, concluded at Washington
Jan. 25, 1883, and removed the injunction o.
secrecy therefrom. The Senate also removed
the injunction Of secrecy from the treaty relat
ing to the boundary line bill between the
United States and Mexico along the Gila river
which has been ratified. The Senate also en-
tered upon the discussion of the We'll ant
LAbra treaties, but did not reach the point o
action
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1885-03-27
REVOLT IN COCHIN CHINA.

Annamites Capture Town and Burn
the Prefect and His Wife.
kilograms from Saigon report that the revolt
il Cochin China is spreading A plot has been
discovered to set fire to Saigon, in order to
give an opportunity for an irruption of 5000
Annamites. Annamtes have attacked and
captured the town of Ocmon, seven miles from
Saegin, and massacred the European residents,
burning alive the native prefect and his wife,
The northern provinces are held by insurgents,
who massacre native adherents of the French.
The crews of the men-of-war lying at Sargon
have been landed to defend the town, and the
foreign residents are under arms.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1885-03-27
Senate Conhrmations,

The United States Senate has confirmed the
following nominations: Martin Y. Montgom-
cry OF Michigan to be commissioner of patents /;
Milton j. Durham of Kentucky, to be first
comptroller of the treasury; Malcom Hay ol
Pennsylvania, to be first assistant postmaster
general; Joseph r. Ryan of Nevada, to be
coiner of the mint at Carson City, New; VIII.
liam Garrard of Nevada, to be superintendent
OF the mint at Carson City, New; j. d. G
Atkins Of Tennessee, to be commissioner oi
Indian affairs; james d. Porter of Tennessee,
to be an assistant secretnrY Of Stnte.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1885-03-27
midas Gloomy Prosnect.

A London dispatch says: The Indian bud.
get has been submitted. 1t shows that for the
year ended March 81, 1884, there was sur
plus of s., coo, 900; for the year ending March
81 1885, there will be a deficit of 81, 900, 900,
and that the estimated surplus for the year
ending March 81, 1886, will be So, 800, OOO The
budget dwells upon the depreciation of silver,
the lowness Of exchange, and the gloomy pros
poets which at present threaten Indias future.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1885-03-27
Prohibition in Iowa.

A recent Council Bluffs, Ia, dispatch says:
The Supreme Court, through Judge Roth
rock, all the bench concurring rendered an
opinion affirming the constitutonality of the
prohibition law. The opinion sustains the
validity OF injunctions to abate the nuisances
which exist us saloons, and in every particular
maintains the provisions OF the act as it stands
on the statue books Of the state.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1885-03-27
A Reward for Pain, Dead or Alive.

A recent dispatch from Kort states that
Oliver Pain, the French Journalist who is
supposed to have been advising Ell Mahdi, has
become frightened by the threats of British
vengeance for the part he took in the betrayal
of Con. Gordon and the capture of Khartoum.
M. Pnin is now said to have escaped from
Khartoum and to be decending the Nile. Gen.
Wol'eley has offered a reward OF $50 for Pains
body-dead or alive.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1885-03-27
GRAHAM WHIPS THE ARABS.
Five Hours Conflict i'm the Hasheen
Hills.


The British forces under Gen. Graham
made another advance toward Tamai from
Suakim recen ly, and after an engagement
lasting 1--WE hours succeeded in driving Osman
Dgna from his position in the Hasheen Hills
The ground gained by the English Is still held
by the East Surrey regiment, with two Kurpp
guns, the advanced troops returning to SuakIm.
The Arab loss is placed at 600 in killed and
wounded, while the British had IL men killed
and 40 wounded.
Gen. Graham telegnphs to Gen. Wolseley,
that the result of the operations has been tc
establish a strong position commanding the
Hasheen valley and protecting the right flank
and tho line of communications in ensuing
operations against Tamai. All portionsoof the
force, he says, worked admirably and CALAMITY
on very difficult ground, covered with high
thorn bushes and occupied by an agile and
determined enemy, showing that the troopi
are able TO master the Arabs in any position.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1885-03-27
WILL NOT ADVANCE.
NJ. dc Gicrs Gives information as to
Russia's Policy.

Russia's Policy.
A recent London dispatch says: Mr.. Glad.
stone in the House of Commons, read dis
patch received from Sir Edward Thornton.
British ambassador at st. Petersburg, in reply
to Earl Granville's request to know if Eng.
lands understanding of the arrangement with
Russia was the same as that understood by NJ.
de Gers. an. de Giers," Mr.. Gladstone read
Estates that the Russian troops will not advance
from the positions now occupied by them, pro.
vided the Afghans do not advance, or unless
some extraordinary reason be given, such as
disturbance in Pendjeh. Stringent orders have
been sent to the Russian commander to use
every possible means to avoid conflict. The
above orders will be repeated" Lord Fitz.
maurice stated that the government believed
there had been no Russi N advance since the
date OF the agreement with Russia.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1885-03-27
Senate Combinations,

The United States Senate has confirmed the
following nominations Martin V. Montgom-
cry ol Michigan to be commissioner OF patents;
Milton J. Durham of Kentucky, to be first
comptroller of the treasury; Malcolm Hay of
Pennsylvania, to be first assistant postmaster
general; Joseph r. Ryan of Nevada, to be
conner OF the mint at Carson City, New; Will
liam Garrard of Nevala, to be superintendent
oi the mint AT Carson City, New; j. d. G.
Atkins OF Tennessee, to bO commissioner of
Indian affairs; james ID. Porter of Tennessee,
70 be an assistant secretnrY uC Slnte.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1885-03-27
POWERLESS TO AID THEM.
A Mother witnesses the Burning to
Death Of Her Three Children.

A recent Cairo, ILL.,, dispatch says Daniel
Paducah on the Tennessee river, left home
for few hours, leaving their three children
in charge OF the house. The wife, on her re-
turn, discovered the building in flames. She
could see her little children huddled together
in corner ofIhe front room and crying fran
tically, with their arms clasped around one
another, but she was powerless to assist them,
and was compelled to watch them burn to
death before her eyes. An hour later the hus-
band returned to find his home in ruins, his
children dead, and his wife senseless upon the
ground. 1t is thought both will lose their
minds under the terrible disaster.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1885-03-27

A recent despatch from Fort WORTH Tex,
says: At Hodge, the junction of the Missouri
Pacific and the Fort Worth & Denver roads, a
squad of trnmps took possession of the village,
driving the railroad employees and the citizens
away from the station at the point of pistols.
An incoming train brought re-enforcements
sufficient to drive the tralnps out on the prairie
The lramps are congregating in such numbers
that conflict is apprehended.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1885-03-27
Rice as Cnntrahand of War.

A blue book has just been issued, containing
correspondence between the French and
English governments, in connection with the
declaration Of rice as contIaband of war by
France. In a letter TO Earl Granville, dated
Feb "a, M. Wnddington the French minister,
stated that rice destined for Canton and
southern Chinese ports would be allowed to
pass freely, and that ports north of Canton
would alone be affected by the prohibition.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1885-03-27

The entire British force before Suakim
made reconnaissance in tho direc-
ton of Hlsheen recently. The Arabs
who are nassed in the valleys, made
an attack on the English troops, and q
sharp engf cement followed. The object of the
reconnaissance having been secured, the Brit
ish returned TO Suaklm. An advance to
lanai will bo made, where it is expected q
batte will take place.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1885-03-27

A rupture of diplomatic relations between
the Vatican and Russia is imminent Cardinal
Jacobini, the papal secretary of state, recently
asked Nj. de Giers the Russian foreign min
lister, for an explanation OF the eXiling of the
bishops OF Wilma. NJ dc Giers not replying
the Pope wrote letter to the Car on the
same subject. Cardinal Jacobini declines tC
correspond any further with the Russian agent
ut the Vaticnn.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1885-03-27
The New Tariff,

A dispatch from Vienna says; The new tar.
If threatens to affect the relations of Germany
and Austria unlavombly. 1t is causing great
excitement here, especially since Prince Bis
marck's last utterunces on the subject The
withdrawal OF the tariff and the abandonment
ol the duties on corn are thought probable.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1885-03-27
Indignation Meeting of Arizona Citizens

An immense mass meeting was held at Tue
son, Ari., recently, to express Indignation
aga 'nst the work of the Territorial Legislature,
which, i'll 60 days sessson has voted away
over $1,000 900 in subsidies. A committee
was appointed to devise means to have Con-
gress "institutc proceedings in court to stop
the payment of the amounts corruptly appro-
nTintad
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1885-03-27
A Rink Skater Dead,

]. Albert Gregory, one OF the assistants in
the Peekskill rink, while doing some fancy
skating, had pnralytic stroke in his right
side, and alter much suffering died in New
York recently. He was 25 years old He be-
came inlutuat with roller skating and spent
all his spare time at the rink until he became
very expert. The doctor says his constitution
was run down by over-exerlion.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1885-03-27
EXnlnsinn of Gasoline.

A barrel of gasoline exploded in the cellar
OF McCulloughs saloon on Railroad street,
Braddock, Pa, recently, fatally burning Jas.
Mccullough the proprietor, and seriously
burning three other men, whose names could
not be ascertained. The building, together
with the adjoining saloon of Mrs. Rogers, was
entirely consumed Loss GI2 600
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1885-03-27
Five Hundred Miners Strike.

A recent despatch from Danville, ILL.,, says:
Five hundred miners employed by the Els
worth Coal Company, met and decided to
strike fer restoration of the price of Thinning
to 80 cents per ton. 1t is reported that 1000
miners employed by the Grape Creek Coal and
Coke Company will strike tomorrow.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1885-03-27
FL MAHDl IN DISTRESS.
The Rebels Reduced to Eating the p
of Palm Trees.

The Rebels Reduced to Eating the Plth
of Palm Trees.
A recent dispatch from Kcrti says: The na-
tives here state that the rebels are returning to
Bert and Shukuk pass and terrifying those
places. A messenger from Omdurman says
the name Of the new prophet is Ell Saatuosl
The latter accuses El AIahdi OF disobeying the
Koran. Ell Mahdi has quarrelled with and
dismissed his principal chief, Abdulah, and in
stalled his own uncle in his place. The late
chiefs tribe has since deserted the Mahdi.
The rebels are reduced to eating the pith of
palm trees. The British will evacute Korti
at the end of the present month.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1885-03-27
fatal Boiler ExploSion,

boiler explosion occurred at Lawrence
Browns colliely at Mahanoy Plane, near Shen-
andonh, Pa, recently, by which Amos Grinder,
the fireman, and boy named Smith, were
terribly scaldcd, and another man named
Crawford was seriously injured. Grinder has
since died. The collie will be idle for several
woaEs
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1885-03-27
PapaI Agreement.

A dispatch from Rome says Cardinal Jaco-
bini, papal secretary of state, in conference
with Herr Won Scbloeser, the German repre-.
sentive, recently agreed that Canon Waukjurd
should succeed Cardinal Ledochowsk as
archbishop oil Posen He also agreed on q
basis for the settlement of the papal German
dispute concerning instruction in seminaries.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1885-03-27
TERRIBLE COLLIERY EXPLOSION.
One Hundred and Eighty-Sevem Lives
Lost In q Prussiam Mine,

A dispatch from Berlin says: Two hundred
and seventeen miners were imprisoned by an
explosion of fire damp in a colliery at Camp
hansen, near Saarbruck, in Rhenish Prussia
Only 80 are known to have ben rescued.
The latest reports show that 9S bodies have
been recovered from the wrecked mine.
There were still 81 men and boys unaccounted
for. The work OF exploration is being pushed
as rapidly as possible, but it is almost certain
that all who are now in the mine must be
dead as the main shaft and the air apparatus
were destroyed by the explosion.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1885-03-27
FLAG OF TRUCE VIOLATED.

The Governor of a Spanish Island and
Other officials wounded.
dispatch from Madrid says: There is
great excitement over news to the effect that
the governor Of Alhucemas, small island
containing fortress and prison settlement
be onging to SPUN on the coast of Morocco,
while parleying with number OF the Morocco
tribes under the supposed protection OF a flag
OF truce, was attacked The governor, several
other Spanish officials and a number OF sailors
were wounded.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1885-03-27
0niat at Panama.

A dispatch says all is quiet at Panama.
The U. S. s. Wachusett has relieved H. NJ. S.
Heroine in guarding the railway. 1t is report
ed that the rebel leader, Preston, has given
foreigners "a hours to quit Colon. The Cen
trail & South American Telegraph Company
announces that it cannot receive kilograms for
Colon until order is restored there.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1885-03-27
hrabi's Impudence,

The london WOrLd hears that Arab is get
ting somewhat restive in exile, A French IN
terviewer repres .nts him as saying Mr., Glad
stone will yet have to send him to keep order
in the streets of Cairo. Arab understands
the difference between the rising and the
setting sun, after the manner Of his fellows.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1885-03-27
Gen. Grants Condition.

recent New York dispatch says: Gen.
Grant has no continuous sleep. His throat
looks better, and his pulse and temperature
are about normal DIR. Douglas says the great
trouble with the general is want oil sleep. The
doctor does not think there is any probability
Of the general diving suddenly.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1885-03-27
CUNNINGHAM AND BURTON.
Evidence Against the Alleged Dyna.
miters.

miters.
Atthe examination of Cunningham and Bur-
ton in London, recently, testimony was adduc.
ed showing that Cunningham had purchased
large overcoat to wear over his usual great
coat, for tno alleged purpose of carry ing con-
cealed on his person parcels of explosives.
which were placed In Westminster Hall and
caused the explosion there. 1t was also shown
that the trousers found in the valise discovered
in the Charing Cross railway station on the day
OF the explosion at Victoria station were of
the same size as those found in Burton's lodg-
mgs after his arrest.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1885-03-27
Premeditating an Attack.

recent dispatch from San Juan del Sur,
Nicaragua, says News from the interior IS
to the effect that the Nicarngunn and San Sal
vadorian troops are masaing on the frontier oil
Honduras, and that nm attack will probably
soon be made. Honduras is reported to be in
a state Of insurrectlon,
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1885-03-27
Women and Children Sold as Slaves,

slave girl, who was in Khartoum when
the city was taken by the rebels, confirms the
report that the women and children who were
captured in the city were sold ns slaves. She
also states that severe battle took place be-
tween Gen. Gordon's troops and the Arabs a
fortnight before the city fell.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1885-03-27
Russia,s Strength in Asia.

A st. Petersburg dispatch says; 1t is an
nounced that the total number of Russian
troops at present in Asinstic Russia is but 30,-
600, and that these are not concentrated, but
scattered over a very wide area.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1885-03-27
Mrs, Tom Thumbs Wedding.

Mrs. Gen. Tom Thumb will be married to
Count Moyri on Easter Monday in the Church
of the Holy Trinity in New York city. Miss
Lucy Adams will be bridesmaid, and Major
Newell, the husband Of the late Minnie War
rem, Mrs. Tom Thumbs sister, will be the best
man.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1885-03-27
Russian Council of War.

The St. Petersburg correspondent of the Lon
don Post states, that II council of war was held
at St. Petersburg this week, and that the gen
eral officers and chiefs of staff urged ON inn
mediate advance upon Herat.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1885-03-27
Disabled in Mid-0cean.

Steamship Lessing, New York from Ham,
burg, reports: March II, lat. 40 deg. IL min,
lon. 81 deg. min., passed steamer Mes ore,
from Baltimore for Liverpool, with high pres
sure cylinder broken; wished to be towed, but
did not think it prudent to do so, as stormy
weather. was approaching.