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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-09-17

4 STATED CONyOCATION vszsg
~ ofLAFAYETTE ROYAL ARCH .ZAXt
CHAPTER, No. a.. Will be neld NJ
ST. lbsns Hall. corner % Main and
TfIo sireets THIS Thursday EVENING
81 =. clock. AL koynl Arch Masons IN
good sanding are cordially invited.
BY order Of the n T.. II. y.
CHAELES LrNDIS.
el--lt Secretary.
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An enormous assortment % fASOkITE
NOVELS In PAPER coNerS worth - 70 %
otuts = copy. Al prices ranging from slA 70
1wksT1-fOCk GEMS sDc thousands OF
othe1 secks NJ propOsfionaiely low prices
We ssf the special attention of sun
LAY. SCHOOL fEAcHkks and SUPER
lNiINDENTs 10 . remarkably large line
Of bpuhk for Sunday school Librnrle& al
carefully srlectec, and marked NJ prices
ranging from TIN cESTe TO ONE Dot
LAB and upwards: and II you want books
Tor The chncfen. We can give you yous
cbolos of en almost endless variety OF vol
nfnes ftn children of all ages 81 prices aDoa;
one fosAfth of Lisese usually charged.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-09-17

1853. sye2o.
Aessrs. James y. Dunlop, James d.
Patton, Ashton Starke, and Henry L
Carter have already been declared tn
nominees Of the city Democrats for ths
House, and it nov only remains for tn
city chairman and the county chairman
TO meet, aggregate the votes Of the city
and county. and announce the twO sen
aforial nominees. This win be done Oh
Saturday.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-09-17
HENRICo, COMPLETE.
Of the figures are unofficial. }

THE NUMBER Oh VOTES CAST HERE.
The poll-books show that the mum
Der OF votes cast in the several wards
here on Tuesday was as follows:
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-09-17
ITO TOBACCO WAREHOUSEMES
i AND AANUFACTURERs.

The purTa-s OF the PtTTsYLyANIA
WAREhOU~E COMPANY II the estAb-
iissmsut Oi n tobacco market st Chatham,
fIttsy wanna county. Va. The CON tHny has
Des.n chartered and Organized. with a mimi
mum capital 81 10000 and mRXimum
$500 OOs pwRrds ~ o. 4. 900 mas Deen suD-
scr. bed and additional subscriptions are
b. inc Continually received. The company
OV us y lot Of about three acres Of land IN
tbe centre OF the town. which has been paid
Tor and de-d recorded. pVn this lot . wars-
house - nes rig completed IT5x60 feet. with
four prlNe e-TOoIns two ZsyZ3 and two x5KsO
ket. al Of y nlcn the cOupSny II prepared
70 Jay for Ar soon as CON pietei. Juis CON-
Iany n prepared 10 ereci tD5accofactOriss
UPON heir property al a Reasonable rental
~ any p'rEOn Of pefsOfs v 30 " sii 20 20 .nio
tls tobacco business. 10 ~ 10 sisO cut.Ttsin
prOpOs ions for the leasing. renting. or run
Ming Of slc wafehOuse- Tbs D0s ners ~.ii
~ opened fnis fan ia the centre of ths q osst
tobsccO region IN the world. iin fn~d iatsiy
on fhe line Ol the Virginia Midland rau-
road.
Any one wishing b. engage In the tobacco
busiDess y Ould do well 10 com IA uuirste with
the undenignef. e -reLsry OF TIE company
o. Chatham, We. Rents and taxes ~ bot
tom rgures.
sy order Of the Board of Director
CllSWELL DAbSEY.
~ Il. TnHTu4V Secretary.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-09-17

THE PUBLIC Is HEREBY NOTI-
Il FLED thai the firm of MORTON. DON
NAN & co. VIII be dissolved on the l7tn
day o. October lss5. by the terms OF The ar
ticle Of co-partnership, the notice thereby
required having been gwen.
~ l7-2ts GEORGE ". DOMAIN.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-09-17
BLANKETS, BLANKETs
BLANKETsi

Wow Is your time and chance 70 buy
rair OF GOOD BLANKETS ~ LOW FL
LOON al our AI.L-wooL Io-4 BLANKET
at rs, worth So;
Look al our "a ALL-wooL BLANKET
Look At our iI-@ ALL-wooL BLANKET
for IS, worth IS;
LOOK al our l2-4 ALL-WOOL BLANKET
for 90; would BE- cheap nj tO.
These goods are pronounced The pest par
gains ever offered In this city
II is rather early IN the season 70 snow
md offer WRAPS ard CIs0AkS. but NJ we
wish 70 show the public and our customers
what We are going 10 keep and Sell tns
season, we have received and VIII SNOW on
MONDAY. sEI7ExBEB 14TH.
the hapdsomest, largest. aDc cheapest line
OF the latest novelties 10
SILK, BRoCADED VELVET. AND PLUSH,
vIsEYTEs, NEwMAKKETs, PLUSH
GOATS, AND CHIJDREN's
CLoAKs,
NJ asfonishingly low prices. See our I'm
and vou Will wee what will hc worn TINS
THALHIMER BROTHERS,
~ 1851. .TuSTh 5ol Broad street.
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Below is the score :
VIRGIFIAp.


TotaA-
Nirginias 10 2 ? 0 % OK :
Treutons.- o o !
TvO-Dase hlis-Pyie. !. Three base b its
Parker. j. Left on Dase-N irE Mas
Trenfons q. Double plays-Hyisnd. Lang
and ErOuthers. Struck Out-On JOmney,
: On MHttimOre. .. Bases on baii--Nlr-
Ciuiss ! TreutOns. !. batters htt-Bv
Jomnev !. by NattimOre, !. Passed
a ls-HorOrd, : McClOskey. I. Time of
gsme. ! hour aud - minutes. Umpire.
MACK.
The Bridgeports. who have recently
entered the Eastern League. and who
are playing fine ball, will play here al
! 43O this afternoon.
Charlie Householder returned to the
city last evening. lie L. still suffering
from the injury to his shoulder re-
ceived Gently.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-09-17

Bridgeports beat Louisvilles and Mets
this season.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-09-17

First appearance Of Bridgeports this
season. Give them good reception.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-09-17

See Comfy, the Bridgcports' great
pitcher.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-09-17
THE DEMOCRATIC PRIMARY.

Complete Vote OF H-prieo COUNTY Ellison
and Loyensieiu Nominated.
AL Of the returns Of the primary are
now in and the results are a. follows
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-09-17

TOR SALE CHEAP. A FOUR
Il H6RSE-POWE ENGINE AND
BOIlIR all in good order. and running 81
l7Cb east Main street. Reason for selling,
putting Ia more machinery and larger
engine. Apply 10 BENEDICT CO..
se17-lts No. south Fifteenth street.
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A copy Of original

tow
I. James K Mckenny, a notary public
for the city aforesaid. IN the state OF Viz
yiniS. 90 certify that Bernard u. Cnaikiey'
J. Davenport. Jf., q. h. Davenport. and Jp-
nius A. Morris. whose names are signed 70
the foregoing certlncate, have seversly ac-
EDowledrec khs same before me in nr said
city on this the day Of the date Of said cer-
t.fcate. snd ] further certify that the said
Bernard D. Chslkiey this day msse oath
before Tie thai the said I. Davenport. Jr..
q. 4. davenport. and Iunips A. Morris have
each paid IN ectual cash into he partner
AMP described in aid certificate the suEn of
ft.e66.66,
Given under my hand this goth dsy Of
August. 1es5.
lsigned LANES L. kcKEyNY.
an fl-ew Notary Public.
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yrginias must keep the lead.

Virginias Will have TO work hard to
defeat Bride eports.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-09-17
+ United PARTNERSHIP.

This is 70 certify that we. BERNARD ID.
CHALkLkI. !. DAVENPORT. JR., q. 4.
DAVENPORT. and JCNIUS A. NORRIS
al OF the city OF Richmond and State Of
Nirginla-have formed n limited partner
ship for the purpose OF conducting N tho
city OF Richmond the business of TAN
NING AND FINISHING LEATHER AND
EUYING AND SELLING HIDES. LEA
TIER. sHOE-FINDlNGs, OILS. and other
articles generally dealt IN by lesther-deal-
en- The partnership IA to continue for two
years uniess sooner dissolved by mutual
consent, and the Arm name viii be 3. u.
CHAI.kLEf.
The special partners are !. DAVENPORT. Jr..
G. h. bAyESPoRT. and JrSIUs A. MORRIS.
and they have each contributed the SUD of
So etG.66-a. making an aggregate Of &2O,-
OOo. BERSARD ID. CHALKLEY is the gene
rsl partner.
Given undsg our hands this 2oth day o.
August, 1883.
Ieignedl B. u. CHALkLEY,
/. DANE<POkT. JR.,
q. Il. DAVENPORT.
JUSIUS A MORRIS.
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Now Ready.

virgiuias will have 10 play ball to-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-09-17

A QrIcE REC0Y ERY.-It gives Us great
pl easure 10 state that the merchant v no
uas reported being 81 the point 0 death
from al attack u pneumolls has entirely
recovered by the Use OF DIX WILIIAH
Halls BAIsAs FOE THK LCSGs. NstU-
rally he feels grateful for the benefits de-
rived from using this remedy for the lungs
and throat and in giving publicity 70 this
statement we are Actuatec by motives Of
public benefRetion, trusting that others
may Be benefited IN similar manner.
FEvERs-Leacing physicians recommend
and prescribe DUFYy's PUEE MALT WHIs-
KY. Recommended by physicians. Sold
by druggists and grOcsrs-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-09-17

Bridgeports beat Yirginias two out Of
three Oh last trip.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-09-17

The marvellous success Of our nrsi BOOK
sale. held last spring. and the numerous re-
Guests that have reached us from our pa
irons who desire another opportunity TO
renew their supplies Of literature have ip-
dnced ns % hrrsnge with The publishers foi
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-09-17
SECOND GRAND OFFERING

Of entirely NEW BOOKS in much larger.
assortment and at vastiy-rsduced prices.
Whatever book you may happen 70 want
be II Fiction. Poetry History. Biography.
Travels OF Humorous. you viii md d's-
played 81 this sale al pricos such hs have
never been heard OF before, and are mol
likely 10 he seen again for generation.
here art y few specimen quotations. For
. fuller list see bsndbilk;
J'Vblfshsrs' orr
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-03-25
s,nare Procsedipgs.

WAsHIEo y, March 24.-Memorials from
the Legislsl re OF Arizona praying for the re-
turn to the pUb.ic domain of lands granted
to railroads in that Territory, and for legs-
lation TO prevent organized raids from Mex
ice. were filed
The galleries of the Senate were then
cleared and the doors closed. 1t is supposed
that the We'll and La Abra treaty was taken
up. A large pile OF shsepskin covered books
lay upon Mr.. Morgan's desk, and 1t is az.
sumed that he will consume the day with a
speech in favor of the treaty.
Discussion was brought m an end by half
hours speech by Senator Vest in opposition
to the treaty. Ne action was taken. There
were about dozen Senators In the Chamber
when the doors were reopened.
The credentials of James III. Berry, Sena-
tor elect from Arkansas, were presented.
Senators VOORHEES, and Spooner were ap-
pointed by the Chair members Of the Board
Of Visitors to the Naval Academy at Annap-
oils Adjourned.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-03-25

Treasury Department. The Secretary prom.
ised to give the matter consideration.
Edwin w. Keaghtly, Third Auditor OF the
Treasury, to-day rendered his resignation.
Judge Ksaghtly is q native of Indiana, and
was appointed by President Hayes. He is
an active politician, aud took part In the
last Presidential campaign In the interests of
the Republican ticket. He resigned ut the
request of Secretary Manning.
John M. Mackay, OF Nevada, called o the
President o-dsy.
1t is understood the Cabinet session to day
was devoted to the consideration OF appsint-
ments to be made before the adjournment of
the Senate.
Mr.. Muldrow, nominated as Assistant
Secretary OF the Interior, was a Colonel in
the Con federste army, and was member OF
the Forty fifth, Forty-sixth, FortyseYenth
and Forty eighth Congress.
Mr.. Sparks, the new Commissioner of the
General Land Office. is we'll known Demo.
cratic politician, and served in Congress
from 1875 TO 1888, declining reelection.
Mr.. McConville, nominated to be Auditor
of the Treasury for the Postoffice DeparI-
ment is from Stsubenville o., and Privote
Secretary TO Governor HCadley.
The report of the Commissioner of Rail
roads on the Union Pacific Railroad. as re-
vealed by the company's books showed
there was due the United States for the year
1884, by the Union Pacific, under the Thur
man act, 81, ,135, 200, against which thsre was
credited for general transportation, ETC.,
Sl35, l73. leaving 81 000,047 due the Govern
ment for the year. President Adams says
the company will pay promptly the S9l7 00o
adjudged due the Government By the Court
OF Claims. The $4,000 in dispute has been
decided against the company, which leaves
the road in d. bt to the Government as above
stated
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-03-25
Wheat Prospects.

CHICAGO, March 24.-The Farmers Review
in summary of the reports frop CORES
pondents throughout the Western States for
week ending March 81, says: The conditions
are such that only comparatively small
area OF spring wheat can be got into the
ground before the first of April. This,
though it can not be called late. neither can
it be called early. In regard to winter
wheat, 1t says the indications are that, tax
ipg the decrease in acreage and the daily
rur ming down of the crop prospects. we
shall see the winter wheat crop in quantity
below that of 1883.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-03-25
The Charges Against Higgins.

BALTIMORE. March "a The communica-
ton of the commissioners of the Civil Ser
vice Reform Association to Secretary Man
ming upon Eugene Higgins appointment as
clerk, Sas disclosed to-day. 1t begins with
1875, when Higgins is charged with having
violated the ballot boxes Governor Carrolps
electiOO) after the election, aud while the
ballots were IL the Office of Clerk OF the
Superior Court. He is charged with having
fraudUlently destoyed the ballots of one
party and substituted the tickets of the
other party. In 1879 he WAS charged with
having gone to the Clsrksville District of
Howard County and, having been 'the
champion bulldezer" of that district, under
a rowdy alias and with pistol aad whisky
bottle in hand, terrorized the citizens and
illegally voted hundreds of negroes he had
brought from the outside by the assistance of
the District Register and other conspirators
Again he is charged with being LOBBYIST,
aud With holding al interest in gambling
hJuse
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-03-25
Dissatfsfied WIN General Graham.

LONDON, March THE War Office is dis
satisfied with General Graham's manage
ment of the advance, and he will probably
be recalled. The St. James Gazette de-
nounces the "incapacity shown at headquar-
ters." and says "this murderous military
scuffle would never have happened If Gen.
erals Mcneil and Graham had taken the pre-
cautions which should have occurred 10 a
cadet" The general press comments in the
same tones. The Egyptian loan of 60 000,-
600 will be issued at Paris, Berlin and Lon
don. The assure price is at 80, and the
bonds bear per cent interest.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-03-25
Broke His Neck.

SpeClaI 70 the Sentinel.
WISAMAc, Ind, March 24-At Medary-
vile, small town on the west side OF this
county, last night one Zach Letterman, q
laboring man working in the brick and till
yard of his brother in-law, William Dolsver
bis employer and drove the women out OF
the house. Letterman drew knife, but be-
fore be could use it Dolavsr struck h m on
the forehead, the force of The blew throw wing
him on the stove His prostrste form was
dragged out into the yard, where be died be
fore the physicians arrived His neck wa,
broken either by the force of the blow or by
the fall. No arrests have been made.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-03-25
Particulars of the Hanlon- Clifford Rowing
Match.

SAN FRANCISCO, March "a The City Of
Sydney arrived this afternoon from Austria
Tia. She brings the particulars of the Haulon-
Clifford boat race. which took place at sgd.
ney, February :, and was won by Hanlon.
The match was for II 600. An immense
gathering of people were present Clifford
was the first to grip the water. He rowed
thirty. four to q minute, and Hanlon thirty
eight. Clifford's work, at the start, attracted
all the atten ton. 1t seemed TO promise
something prodigious but, TO great surprise,
it dwindled away as Hsnlon gradually drew
up. For halt mile Clifford made splendid
race. Hanlon contented himself TO keep
near enough TO watch him without trouble.
Banlon then dropped his stroke TO thirty
two, and his old SMILE indicative of victory.
settled oD his face. After gaining the re-
naming distancs Hanlon drew quickly
away to three lengths ahead. then to four
and FIVE. Clifford, who was pulling man
fully, spurted, bat Hsnlon met him aud put
another length between them. As they
passed the Sydney Rowing Club, Hsnlon was
nine lengths ahead. he then slackenei and
fnished d winner by seven lengths. Hanlon
was loudly cheered.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-03-25
SUNDAYS Battle a British Defeat.

LONDON. March 24.-Advicss from Suakim
states the country between Suakim and the
Zerabas Is swarming with Arabs.
The Diritto of Rome alludes to the fight of
Sunday as a tremendous defeat of the
British, which will inspire with new cour-
age the whole Arab world, and make it
us cessary for Italy to send > 600 more men
at once to Massowah, in order not to risk
beginning q campaign with such experience
as that of General Grsham's expedition.
Captain Groppi, before leaving Rome to
join General Grahsm's staff, had long au-
dience with KiDg Humbert.
A dispatch from Koit's saws m messengers
there from the vicinity of Kassala report
the powerful Sfakeriah tribe has Ievolted
against the Mahdi.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-03-25
CONDENSED TRLEGRAMS.

Frederick Greiner, at Columbus, o., was yes
terday found guilty of the murder Of Mar
gsret Selling last fall.
Congressman Thockmorton, of Texas, is
seriously Ill, having grown worse since his
return from Washington.
The steam yacht Atalsnts, with Jay Gould
snd party aboard, sailed from Fortress Mon
roe for New York yesterday.
at Bryan, Tex, Andrew Jackson was con-
victed. yesterday, of the murder of Jerry
Russell, and sentenced to death.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-03-25

Providence Journal. J

No matter what the proyocation may be,
nor however gratifying the temporary al
vantage, no newspaper can afford TO deny
facts er build merely s0phisticsl arguments
upon the superficial circumstances of the
hour. ANY constituency worth considering
will await the development OF facs, as it
viii accord fair hearing tC honest oppo-
nents. Some Of our more impetuOas friends
we're We recollect impatient that we did
not claim the election OF James G. Blaine
had We done 50 their impulsivsnsss would
in the erd have exhibited in fattering terms
toward us. IL is we'll TO be ardent; il is
quite as necessary to be cool and dlscrimi-
mating and Just.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-03-25
OkIahoma Colonists, Plans.

CorFEYvILLE, Kss March 24.-The Okla
homa colonists of Coffeyville are seeking to
get large force into Oklahoma while Gen.
eral Hatch is busy watching Captain Couch
at Arkansas City. The plan is to send men
in small squads and scatter over the CO 1ntry,
keeping scoais riding to warn them o. the
opproach of the troops. They have received
large reinfoIceme ents from Texas. and pro-
pose to wear out the Ninth cavalry by long
marches. Several wagons loaded with sup
plies for the colonists were started from here
on Sun0av
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-03-25
what the nTormons say,

SALT LAKE Utah, March 24-The general
sentiment among intelligent Mormons re-
gsEding the decision of the United States
Supreme Court yesterday in the election
cases. in which the Utah Commission are re-
spondents, is one of disappointment, while
the test cath. prescribed by the Commission
is declared invalid. They state the court
went out of its wsy to practically declare the
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-03-25
The worlds Exposition.

New ORLEANS, March "a Georgia day at
the Worlds Exposition was brilliant af-
fair. The day was fine and the attendance
large. Georgia trooys and local militia,
forming ~, escort for distinguished civilians,
rhsrcned6 70 steamboats, in waiting and were
taken to the grounds, where q number of
addresses were made and the bands played
patriotic and other airs, and none was
cheered louder than yankee Doodle. A
grand reception and hop in the evening
closed the festivities.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-03-25
A Shocking lncendiary Fire-Thirty Seven
Horses Burned.

CLEVELAND, Ma rch 24.-Ganson & Co.
livery stable, at Urbana, o, burned early
this morning. Thirty yseven horses perished
in the flames, and the entire stock Of vehicles
and harness were destroyed. The adjoining
buildings, owned by Mrs. v Cook and Mrs.
c. Stackert were also burned. Gansou &
Co. IS loss on buildings is SO 900; insured for
$1,000. Mrs. Cooks loss was 81, 600; insured
for 81 700; Mrs. Stackert's loss, 81 500; fully
insured. The fire was of incendiary origin.
Many of the horses burned were Kentucky
thoroughbreds.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-03-25
Sundays Battle Near Tamia an Italian
Paper Says Was British
Defeat.
Talk of Recalling General Graham
Tho Afghan Frontier Ques-
ton Still Critical.
S0UDAN AFFAIRS.
The Number OF Killed and Wounded in
Sundays Battle increasing.

SUAKIM, March 24.-The latest returns re-
garding the casualties of Sundays engage.
ment show that. including the Indian troops,
and exclusive of camp followers, six officers
and ninety four men were killed and six off
cers and 1856 men wounded. One officer
and seventy men are reported missing The
Gusrcs and marines, while advancing from
Hasheen Zsreba to-day to meet a convoy
from SDskim, had several musketry skir-
mishes with the rebels, during which sixteen
British were wounded and one killed.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-03-25
NATIONAL AFFAIRS.
Protest Made-Resigned-ca Meeting
-ApPOlntments, Etc.

WASHINGTON. March PA committee,
consisting of Joseph Packard and William
Winchester. representing the Civil Service
Reform Association of Maryland, waited on
the Secretary OF the Treasury to day and
presented him q copy of the resolutions
adopted by that association, protesting
agsinst the appointment of Eugene Higgins
as Chief Of the Appointment Division Of the
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-03-25

sUAKlM, March 24-Osman Digua has or
dered his Arabs not to attack the British
positions in the entren cbed zeraba on the
road to Tamis, but to interfere with and de.
stroy all conveys Of water and pro-
visions so as to starve out the
garrison. Dead Arabs were found
on the field after the recent engagements
very much emaciated, proving that Osnan
Digma is short OF food. Two powerful na.
tive tribes have rebelled against the Mshdi.
The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-03-25
Methodist Conference and General Grant.
CHESTER. Pa, March 2l = The Philadelphia
Methodist Episcopal Conference unanimous
lY passed the following resolution:

Resolved, That we, the preachers OF tais con.
ference. for ourselves and our people, send Gen-
eral Grant assurance of our affection and prom
ise ouI feTvent prayers beseeching Almighty God
70 tighten his suferings, and If II be possible to
lengthen bis days and 10 strengthen them with
might in the inner man and surround him with
shiuings Of the Divine face, so that II we are
lain TO hope, he shall be spared 20 live yet many
Gays TO his family. to his country, the peace OF
God. which passeth all understanding, may rest
upon him always, or If be appointed 10 him 70
beht now his last fight, his last enemy may be put
uuder his