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Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-01-07

Nh. RANDALL has returned from his
Southern trip imbued with the idea that
the people of the South are in favor OF
protection. He reports the business out
look in that section as very tiattering,
and says that in time the South will COM
pete with Pennsylvania and other North
ern states IN manufactures.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-01-07

After using Steketee's Cough Cure ron
don't have - use pills "a physic. for have
provided against costiveness in this remedy.
Nothing can excel my Cough Cure. II : the
best and cheapest remedy apon the market
for the cure Of coughs OF colds. Try t.
AK for Steketee's Cough Cure. For sale by
druggists and tlse proprietor,
Gno. c. srrxvrps.
- Nouros eros6
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-01-07

sionists does not mAkA % hAnk~ sfs9
any more. The great reform Governor
has gone Take him sn IN al and vs
shall not I've dsvoutsdly pray and sin
csrsly hope look upon his Ike again"
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-01-07

BEaoLE recommends in his message
the taking OF the pardoning power from
the Governor. In he were TO be In office
everyone would heartily say amen A
greater reform has been effected in taking
the GovernOrship away from Begole.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-01-07

The selection OF Erwin for the speaker
ship Of the New York Assembly Is VIC
tory for Morton in bis race for Senator
ship.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-01-07

ONE of Gov Clevelands last official
acts was the granting OF a lot Of pardons.
These Democratic Governors forgive, as
they have much 20 be forgiven.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-01-07

The Detroit Times says: The State
Swamp Land Commissioner is a super
tiuous leech on an over-leeched body"
aud the Times is not very far from right.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-01-07

THE Second Adventists scatt cred cir
culars announcing that the world would
close It's season Sunday last, and in spite
OF the announcement the curtain has al-
ready been rung down upon two fresh
acts. Their bills read like the promises
of the closing-out merchants one
day more"-and are considered one-half
as reliable.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-01-07
Michigan Central.
lGAANp nApIDs DIVISION. }

Depart. Arrive.
Detroit Ext UNe am Pacific TX 0tfl am
Day Express. Iz45 pm Local Pass 49, II.8I am
y. \. Express 6an pm Mail --.....-.. a1l I'm
Atlantic TX te.5) pu Mas Freight 6la IA
Way Freight 5-31 ana q 81 Rapids Ezfloz5 pm
fFaIlOT carr attached. fntsspinc carr afislcile.i
Pacific and New ork Expr,ss daily. Balance
rams daily except Sundays.
New York Fast Lane runs dsily Hrryinei
Detroit al l2s5 m. and New York 81 i0 o clock
the next evening.
A train lesxe~ Detroit ~ T. n. except sun
days. with Drawing Room and Paflof Carr Tor
Grand Rapids. relchins here an 90 - B.. M
blrect add prompt connection muae vIsf Greaf
Western. Grand Trunk ana Canada southern
tr6ins. in same depot ~ Detroit thus avoiding
tnlusferF.
The Detroit Express leavinF aFea0 a. n. las
Drawing l.oom and farlor Car Tor Detroit reach
ing that city az ~ a. "a n.- New York 1879 q. IA
and Boston iN o.. ueXl oas.
Through ucAeis ioI ali pulnis aad slcsIing cas
berths may b. procured al Union Glckri DGlcs
corner Monroe and Ottawa Streets Und at Jnl0p
Depot
J. T. SCHULTZ 6enl Art-. " Mouroe-sf
GEo. ". MJNsoN. ticket Ascent City.
j. =. HAWKINS. Ticket AEisuf. Depot
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-01-07
Detroit, Grand Haven g. Milwaukee
GOING IIrEST.
GOING EAST.

Il)aliy. Sundays excepted. 'Dally.
Passengers iaklne uie b-ai a. m. Exrroee make
Close connections a. oWoeso for LANSING and AZ
Detroit for New York. arriving, there al 100 a m
the following morning.
Night kxpress has local Sleeping Tar Detroit 10
Grand Rapids
This is the only line running Atlantic Express
leaving here al lQ45 p. IA. viii Sleeping IaI 10
Detroit, making direct connections Tor al polnls
East, arriving at New York q. m. tie second
morning.
larlor Cars on mail trans both easi and west
He tram leaving az a.la q. m Viii make dlrec
connection with Milwaukee steamers daily eacep
Sunday.
Through tickets secured at D. q. II. a "a. Office
IN Morton House block. and ai ihe depot
~. fOIlth City lass. Agent
6EO- Il. REEVE. Traffic Manager laoas0.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-01-07

(KAIAMAz0O DIvIsIoN.) }

The tram leaving ut a. ia. connects az White
Pigeon with Atlantic txHres on Main Lane.
which haze Palace Drawing Room Sieepiua
Coaches from Chicago 10 New York and Boston
without change,
The tram leaving az 3s33 a. m. connects Ga VIII
Pigeon lglNing one hour for dsuDef) with sfoci
New York EXprs~s on Main Line.
Through tickets ANA berths in SLEEPING loaci
can bee secured at Union Ticket Oihce a. monfs
Street. and Depot
All trains VII run by sQh meridian time which
is 30 minutes slower tlan Detroit time
J. "a. MChkAAtl. Gen ARt.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-01-07
RAILROAD TIME TABLES
Grand Rapids A. spc-Asa.

slEEfiN0 CAE AkAANof.AfA7Fs
NORTH 1ftin leaving ~ $50 B. n. has Noosd-
run nieeplne tafe fof fetoskes and Aaoklnae
City. Train leaving 81 la--s a. IA t.s i.air 4 -,
for Traverse City.
South Train leaving az sa5 a. m has Wood
run hleeping Tar FOR Niuoinnan-
Through tickets lsa obtained af Union
t. ket puioe corner Monroe and titaOH SlrtSas
aud at Union Depot. O. l.. IsDl ANOOD.
Ocn iass. Aef
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-01-07
Teaching the Young Idea How 10
Shoot

Vinegar. Porter block. has just received =
large lot Of the L. :. Mail writing paper
packets. All sizes. 10 cents each. cheapest in
the market: also Perforated Scratch Books 5
and 10 cents, and composition books Al
styles. sizes and prices.
An extra inducemeut viii BE sivsn teach
srs buying in quantities
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-01-07

fDspAr from A nef Nfoe Depot
Trans loaTe from aud arrive nt Union De-
pot. The 8orfinru terminus 81 tins Division ia
Baldwin. ca II. a - M. ky.
J. II. tarDrutef. 0eDl FREIGHT and Pase. hreDf
Office iiH Monroe sffuet
GEo. ". NUNsos. Tickei AEeut CATS.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-01-07

When Western journalist wishes to
do up a rival he generally attacks him
with a string OF hard names well spiced
with adjectives. Some of the sedate edi-
tors in the East now and then catch a
spark of this electric sort of journalism.
The New York Sun advises its esteem
ed contemporary" the Times, to sell It's
jackass and buy an intelligent cat"
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-01-07
Chicago g. West Michigan.

leave. Arrive.
Mail .. ......T aI5 afu Night Express GOO am
Day Express fl1.l1 fm tlnl t1 sm
Night kxprossf 1855 uIu IAs Ivpreas fIl ~ pm
sDails iDBils oKcert SUNDAY
Union Depot 0n lonia fiFet
Through coacacs fo iliraEn und Toledo on
91a "a. n. tram. Through lafiar-csr g. hicsgo
on lLH T. u tram. ihrouEa Pullman sleep
ing-Car and ccsr "a Chicago on 3l b. M tram. "a
kffNaagN RFKfNfI-
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-01-07
Unclaimed Letters.
aESTLEMFN's LIST.

The following letters remain IN the p ost-
office uncalled for:
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-01-07

THE session OF Congress is passing, and
the House hastaken no action upon the
Bankruptcy Bill. The necessity for such
a law and the benefits which would at
tend il are generally conceded. The law
proposed seems in its general features to
be the best one that can be framed. The
session should not expire without action
having been taken upon the matter.
Grand Rapids morning telegram., 1885-01-07

J. II. SCHULTZ Genl Art-. 81 Mouroe-Sf
10. ~. AiUNsoN. ticket Assent City.
j. =. HAWKINS. Ticket Agsuf. Depot
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-03-14
The Miners Strike.

PITTsBuRG. Pa, March lS-The striking
miners were reinforced to day by accessions
from the Hampton mines along the line of
the Pennsylvania Railroad, and this will
involve the force employed on the New York
and cleveland Gas Coal Company and
other extensive coal mines. The mirers'
President Costello, asserts that not a
single mine on the Monongahela River
is in operation in full, and says that the
strike is the raost determined ever arranged
here. Several mills have closed down in
consequence of the failure OF the coal supply
from the mines included in the strike. No
efforts looking toward a compromise have
been made
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-03-14
Foreign Notea.

The death of Sir Curtis Miranda Lampsou,
Bart, is announced. lie was born IN Yer
mont, September 1906.
Joseph John jenkins of London, the we'll
known painter in wster colors, is dead. He
was born at London in 1911.
The Rome Tribunaux says 1t is positive
that negotiations of the utmost importance
between Italy and England are on the eve Of
contamination.
The Russian Government has formally
sanctioned the reciprocal treaty between
Germany and Russia for the extradition of
conspirators against the lives OF royal per-
sonages.
Ii is reported that members OF the French
government are convinced OF the necessity
OF marching upon Pekin. The government
will shortly ask grant OF $40, ,000,00 to pro-
vide for the dispatch Of % 600 men TO China.
The London Stock Exchange was de-
pressed 10 day, owing to pessimist war views
prevailing. IL is believed there will be "A
rebound tomorrow In consequences Of Glad
stones announcement in the Commons yes-
teroay afternoon.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-03-14
The AnsIo.lkus.lau situatIon.

PARIS, March 13-Baron Mohrenheim, the
Russian Ambassador, has been interviewed
in regard to the present Anglo Russian situ-
alton. He expressed the opinion that
Emperor William would exert his influence
to avert war and also endeavor to induce
England 10 make some concessions.
He secuted the idea that Russia would
withdraw her troops from the positions at
present occupied. Such action would reflect
dishonor upon Russian arms. In case Eng
land did not declare war, 1t was certain, in
his opinion, that Russia would not do So
lie thought it extremely unlikely that Eng
lend would declare war, as she has her hands
full already.
De Giers, the Russian Prime Minister. Is
animated by a desire for peace. The indu-
ence OF the war party in Russia has dimin-
ished since the death OF General Skobelen.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-03-14

ST.. Louis March 10 Tie receiver of the
Wabash Railroad fled ,his report in the
United States Court this AFTERNOON for the
months Of December, January aud Febru.
airy, which shows 9 deficit between the earn
ings and expenses of sl523sl. The loss is
attributable to the snow Llockades and the
general bad woather of toe past winter. The
rumor that r Woodard. Che receiver of the
Texes and 81. Louis Narrow Gauge Road,
has resigned is verified. He rendered his
resignation nearly two months ago, and will
retire as soon as hls place can be filed. II
is understood that Mr.. W9odard will go on
en- Eastern road.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-03-14
A Complicated Divorce Care.

PHILADELPHIA, March lS-John ]. Miller,
In 1S49. married Elizabeth A. Rogers. The
result OF the union was four children. They
were divorced, aud Mr., Miller married
Robert f. Randall, braLher of Samuel J.
Randall. TIE lady soon procured a second
divorce and remarked bier first husband,
who, meantime, became a:well-know SPORT.
Ing man. Mrs. Miller the:third time secured
q os7aTce. and now IL "a alleged by col.
lusion of Mrs. Viola Bonavista, the wife OF
Frank J. Bonsvista, and Gaughter. Mr. and
Mrs. John j. Miller, hearing of the collusion
entered into by her fstbsr aud mother in
aside
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-03-14
An Anglo Russian Agreement Reported
Various Speculations In Regard
to The Afghan Question.
France Expels the Fenian Resi-
dents-The Mahdi Reported
TO Have Evacuated
Metemneh.
RUSsO.AFGHAN AFFAIRS.
An Agreement Between England and Rus
Ella Regarding Afghanistan Fears That
Hostilities May Begin Before Or.
ders Reach There.

LONDON, March 13 The members OF the
Commons heard Gladstone's announcement
OF en- agreement between England and
Russ a with almost general sense Of relief,
the agreement affOrding a reason TO hope the
war may yet > averied by diplomatic
means. 1t is believed that Sir Peter Lums-
den has The Afghans sufficiently under con-
troll to prevent collision between Afghan
and Russian outposts, pending the pscitic
settlen ent Of the frontier dispute. Some
promiu eut Conservatives point out that the
agreement will 70. prevent Russia from
messing troops on the border OF the debata-
BILE territory, and they object to the Russians
being SLOWED to remain even temporarily
on the territory claimed as belonging to Al
Rhenistan.
Sir Peter Lumsden has certain discretion.
aIy powers touching his course in the event
CT u dangerous Russian advance. He IL
nearly six days march distant from the
nearest telegraph station, and what his ac-
tion will be in the event of Russian attack
upon The Afghan stronghold has not been
allowed to he known. but il is believed he
will send officers to Herat TO organize the
Afghan troops, while he himself assumes q
position, not neceetari!y warlike, at the
Rebel Pass.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-03-14
+. +. B4Y4RD. Secretary of State.
stochsiager's Prospects-The Indianapolis
Postofiice, Etc.

Postofiice, Etc.
Special 10 the Sentinel.
WAsHINGToE, March 13 -Ex Representa-
tive Stockslager said to the Sentinel CORE
spondent tonight that he bad received a
very favorable report from Senator Voorhees,
and Representative Cobb who called upon
Secretary Manning in bis interest for the
Second Comptrolership OF the Treasury
Stock slsgsr stated that decision would be
reached within three or four days most
likely. Cobb says that VOORHEES, and him.
self were very favorably impressed with the
way in which Stockslager's name was re.
eeived, and we're asked TO come again on the
same mission the FIRST OF next week.
Judge Laiz of the Delaware Circuit Court
came here from Muncie to-day, and is at the
bedside of his father, who il dangerously III.
Judge Lalz says his presence here has no p'
litical bearing whatever, and that he will
return TO Indiana as eoon as his tather is be-
yond danger.
Indianians believe tonight that Vice
President Hendricks will name the P1d
master at Indianapolis, and that be Will be
Aquilla Jones.
a reception was given bv Mrs. Voorhses
and daughter last night, which has heen the
subject OF many complimentary references
to-day. II was largely attended by Indian
iaDs. and was brilliant sociabe aud thor
orebly enjoyed.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-03-14

New ORLEANS, March l3.-The attendance
at IRE exposition to.dGy was again very
large, and exhibitors and managers are over.
joyei at the Frightening prospects. To.mor-
row Is Tennessee Day.
Tue Southern Immigration Society TO. day
decided 10 establish an "eatrepot' for immi-
giants at New Orleans.
The Women's National Christian Union
met in Music Hall Addresses were made
by Mrs. Msrv l. Lathrop, OF Michigan; Miss
FaecesE + Willard, President of the Society
Ex-Governor John T.. ST. john and others.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-03-14
The Sale and Transfer of the Property OF
the Cleveland Herald.

CLEVELAND, o., March 13.-Negotiations
which have bsen pending between the Her
aid Publishing Company for the purchase of
that concern by the Cleveland Leader Print
ing Company aad the Plsindealer Publish
ing Comp pany were consummated to night.
The total subscription lis, OF news agents
ard carriers OF routes arA TO be transferred
to at d consolidated with the Leader, together
with the flies, RAINING back to 1919. the year
the Herald was established. The Plain.
dea'er takos the perfecting press, type,
ma chinefy and all the fixtures. and
W y remove Immediately into the Herald
bull ling and commence a morning edition,
In addition to its evening, TIE Plaindsaer
will be. backed by aburhent capital. aud
will he made first class Democratic daily.
The Leader will have its circulation increased
by that of the Herald. The Associated Press
ffsnchise held by the Herald will be eau
cslled. The circulation Of the Morning and
Evening Herald, for the past year, ranse I
from l2,00O to $4,000 ctpies daily, which,
added TO The Leader, gives IL a daily circula-
Il, of more than 80, 600 copies.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-03-14
The Russian Press.

ST. PETERSBURG. March l3.-The Governor
OF the Caucasus, General Dondenkof Korss-
kof, has returnrd TO Tidish. The tone OF
the Russian press continues extremely belli-
cose. The open declaration is made that
Russia intends TO have Herat.
Novo Nermya calls the approaching meet
ing of Lork Dofferin and the Ameer OF Az
gbanisisn military demonstration on the
Russ au frontiers. Russia and England, -
the writer continues, will soon meet on
dry land, aud the result will be that the iso
lated security hitherto enjoyed by the Brit
ish Empire will be- destroyed"
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-03-14
Louisville Closlpg the eamblIne Houss

LouisviIle Closing the Gambling Houses.
LOUISVILLE March l3 "A sensation was
created here this sfternoon by the an nnounce.
ment that sll the gambling houses in the
city bad been closed. Chief of Police Whal-
Zen notified all the proprietors to close up
or be raided. One and all quietly shut up
shop and closed the games. Many expressed
Themselves as glad to quit the business
Louisville has been the peradise of gamblers
for years, and the amount of gambling IN.
duged in prodigious. A vigorous war ou
gaming has been made recently, and they
have been closed as one ok the results It IS
not known Just what the result will be, but
IL is thought the large houses, backed by
plenty OF capital, will resume business
while only the smaller establishments will
close permanently.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-03-14
Tho sonate,n Extra session.

WAsH1NGToN, March 13.-Mr. Cameron
offered a resolution naming the chairmen
and members of the Senate Committees, IS
apTeed upon by the caucuses, and asked Il,
immediate consideration. Agreed TO.
new committee OF seven members on
coast defenses Is created, with Mr.. Dolph a.
Chairman, and Messrs. Cameron, Save /,
Hawley, MoPhsuon and Fair as member.
On Appropriations, Malone succeeds Lo-
gan, and German succeeds Ransom. Upon
Public Lands Teller succeeds Hill, Cockre'l
succeeds Walker aud Waltham succee is
Slater. The Judiciary Committee Is ms le
up as follows: Edmunds. Chairman / l.
gals. Mcmillan, Hoar Wilson OF Iowa
Evaris, PuRh, Coke. Vest and jackson
Other changes have been published
The resolution embodying the committee
wss adopted unanimously.
Mr. Sherman declined to serve on the
Committee on Finance.
Mr. Harris suggested the usual form wa
10 ask the Senate 20 excuse him.
Mr.. Sherman-I do not think IL necessary
10 aek the Senate to excuse me for serving
and | respectfully decline.
Mr.. Morrill, hope no action will Dt
taken upon the matter at present.
Mr. IDgalls offered a resolution callinQ
upon the President for information in regard
10 the occupation of Oklahoma, aud VIVA
action was being taken IN that regard.
Under an objection FROM Mr.. Cockreil Il
went over until tomorrow.
After a short executive session the Senate
adjourned until Monday.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-03-14
Ths Pra.idsnt,s Proclamation.


WAsHNGToN, March 13.-The following
proclamation has been issued by the Presi.
dent:
BY the President of the United states Of America,
Proclamation:
whereas il is alleged that certain individuals,
associations and persons and corporations are In
known as the Oklahoma lands, within the Indian
Territory, which are designated, described aud
recognized by the treaties and laws OF the United
States and by the executive authority thereof as
Indian lands; and whereas it is further alleged
that certain other persons or associations Within
the territory and Jurisdiction OF the Unitei
States have begun ana set on foot preparations
for organized aud forcible entry ana se.te-
ment upon the aforesaid lands, aud
and whereas, the laws of the United states pro.
vide for the removal OF all persons residing or be-
ing found upon such indian lands aud territory
wi hout permission. expressly and legally obtain.
eel OF the Interior Department
Now, therefore, for the purpose Of protecting
the public Interests, SIS we'll as the interests OF the
Indian nations aud tribes. and 20 the end that no
person or persons may be induced to enter upon
remain without the permission of the authority
Aforesaid, |, Grover Cleveland, Pre- ident OF the
United States, do hereby warn and admonish all
aud every person. or persons, now in occupa
or or persons. as are intending. preparing
or threatening 10 enter In or settle upon the same
that they will not be permitted TO enter upon said
territory, or II already there Will be allowed TO
remain thereon, and that If due regard Tor aud
United States and this admonition aud warning
be not suilic en- TO effect the purposes aud inten
tions Of the Government as herein declared the
military rower Ot the United States will be in-
v0ked 10 aba G all such unauthorized possession
and TO prevent such threatened entry and occupa-
ton, and TO remove all such intruders from the
said Indian lands.
In testimony whereof, I have here inserted by
my band, and caused The zeal oil the J1ited states
to be affixed. tSignedl
By the President:
nj
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-03-14
Ship Prinoe of wales Heard From.

MONTREAL. March 13.-Word has Just been
received from the ship Prince OF Wales, from
Moose Fsctory, Hudson Bay, in October last
with a valuable cargo of fuIs for London.
Information comes by dog train that after
a try ing and difficult time the vessel reached
Charlton Island, about sixty miles from
Moose Factory. The crew were all safe add
were Tintering in huts on the island.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-03-14

VICTORIA, b. c., Marca l3-Orders have
been received for the Canadian Pacific Rail-
way to stop ell work of surveying at Coal
Harbor. The engineering staff has been ais.
charged. Coal Harbor he,l been selected as
the Pacific Coast terminus Of the Northern
Pacific. but the chsnges from Port Moody
wss not considered satisfactory to the Gov.
efnmaut
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-03-14
steam,hip subs,dy in the Reichstag.

steamship Subsidy in the Reichstag.
BERLIN, March l3.-During O debate in
the Reichstag to day on the Steamship Sub
sidy bill, Bismarck said even without the
colonial policy subsidized lines to the east
would be useful to Germany, and IL the
House should reject the grant for one or
other of the proposed lines, the Government
would thankfully accept the remainder as
an installment Replying TO Rintelens OBJ
iections TO the colonizing ventures, Bis.
marok declare there was a coed prospect
OF building up a thriving mining industry at
Angra Psquena, and obtaining supply of
Gotten from German producers in the Cam
eroons and New Guinea colonies. He
stated the negotiations with England regard
crafty ing progress.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-03-14
VIII Maintain an attitude, of Reserve.

DUBLIN, March l3.-The Irish Nationalists
have decided TO maintain an attitude OF re-
serve during the visit OF the Prince Of
Wales. They have issued al address that
the Princes visit 10 Ireland is inopportune,
while unspeakably indecent while the cote.
rie protected by Lord Spencer is in pos.es.
sion of Dublin Castle.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-03-14

LONDON, March 3-The Government has
advices that agents OF Russia are purchss.
ing all the oamels that can be procured in
the Bokhara district. The Afghaus are forti-
tying the important city of Balkh neac the
Oxas River boundary between Afghanistan
and Jurkestan.