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The Middlebury register and Addison County journal. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1883-1885, 1885-03-27
Foreign.

A FIRE has destroyed the town hall. six
mills and several other buildings in Hull,
England. One policeman was Killed and q
number of other persons were injured.
DISPATCHES received from the various OBJ
servatories indicate that successful observa-
tions of the partial eclipse of the sun were
made.
The revolt in Cochin China is spreading.
Annamites have attacked and captured the
town of Ocnom, and massacred the European
residents, burning alive the native project
and his wife. The northern provinces are
held by insurgents, who massacre native adj
herents of the French.
RUSSIA, it is stated, will not advance any
further toward the Afghan border except for
some extraordinary reason
BY an explosion of fire damp in a coal
mine at ~Camphausen, Prussia, 217 miners
were imprisoned. The explosion occurred at
an early hour, and late in the afternoon sew
enteen men had been rescued and ninety
eight bodies recovered. This left i02 men
and boys unaccounted for, and it was con-
sidered certain that they had all persisted, as
the main shaft and air apparatus were de-
stroyed by the explosion.
AN army of II, 900 Mexican troops has been
ordered to the Guatemalan frontier to watch
President Barrios and balk him in his
scheme of annexing the other states of Cen
trial America.
J. w. SMITH, the confidential clerk at a
gold mine in Sonora, Mexico, a~bsconded with
q gold bar worth $4,000.
FIFTY-ONE persons were rescued alive from
the coal mine at Camphausen, Prussia,
where 2l7 miners were at work when the ex-
plosion of fire damp occurred. The dead
numbered 166.
THE Duke of Richmond, the largest owner
of rented property in London, has reduced all
his rents ten per cent.
A SYNDICATE of Hamburg merchants has
acquired a vast territory on the east and
north of Lagos, a British colony of West
Africa.
DURING a circus performance in Vienna
one of the lions attacked a lion tanner named
Seeth and killed and devoured him.
THE total number of troops in the British
regular army is now $1,000, while the volun-
teer force numbers POS, 5000.
THE people of Germany have subscribed the
immense sum of 100000 marks about S3l5,-
00O), with which to buy Prince Bismarck a
birthday present.
ASUAKIM dispatch states that a five hours
battle was fought between General Graham's
troops and the forces of Osman Digna, and
that Osman Digna's position was finally cap
tured by the British. The Arab
loss in killed and wounded is estimated at
600, and the British loss is forty. The Arabs
fought with desperate valor, and the British
were only saved from defeat by the firm
stand made by the Irish lancers.
The Middlebury register and Addison County journal. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1883-1885, 1885-03-27

PROMINENT PEOPLE.

THE king of Siam is not yet thirty years
of age, and has 263 children.
CONGRESSMAN HEwITT's wife, the late
Peter Cooper's daughter, has a private for
une of 81, 900 900.
Ex-Governor ST. JOHN, Prohibition can
didate for President at the last election, is
talking to Southern audiences.
SENATOR GRAY, of Delaware, Secretary
Bayard's successor, is nearly six feet tall,
with black hair and mustache and a bald
spot in the top of his head.
MAJOR L. A. BURKE, direc~tor-general Of
the New Orleans exposition, said recently
that the great show now is bound to be a
success. 1t will not close until May 81.
LEOPOLD voN RANKE is universally consid
cred in Europe the most astonishing author
of his time, in respect of the preservation of
his mental powers. There is not another liv.
ing example of a man occupied with histori.
cal work IN his ninetieth year.
THE Cleveland Leader calls attention to the
fact that Cleveland is the only man elected
TO the presidency since 1856 who did not wear
a full beard. Lincoln, Grant, Hayes, and
Garfield all wore full whiskers when elected
and indicted into office, though Lincoln
shaved his off afterward.n
GENERAL +. G. WALTHALL, Secretary La
mars successor in the United States Senate,
was in m of the Confederates in the
''battle above the clouds" on Lookout noun.
TAIN. He also took prominent part in the
battles of Mill Spring, Shiloh, Murfreesboro,
Chickamauga, Kenesaw mountain, Peachtree
creek, Nashville and some others. He i
more than six feet tall, erect, with black eye:
and hair Of plantation cut.
The Middlebury register and Addison County journal. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1883-1885, 1885-03-27
A MURDER LEAGUE.
Three Men KiIIed-Crimes Gro wing
Out OF Cattle Stealing.

A dispatch from Vernon, Wiiblrger coun-
ty, Texas, says there is a terrible state of
affairs existing between the officers and citi-
zens of that county over the killing of three
citizens there since the LIST of January, two
of whom-W. r. Morrison and Hills Jones
were assassinated, an Hick Garrison was
killei by John Davidson while in a difficulty.
Immediately after the Xxi ling of Morrison the
following notice, signed Citizen" was posted
up in the courthouse:
"No man wanted to investigate this case;
the man who does will go, too; no law wanted
in this CASE
Since that time the rangers and other
parties nave been working on the case and
endeay oring to find out who did the killing.
After obtaining what information they could
get, Captain Schmitt, of the State Ranger
force, and prominent citizens called ON Gov
ernor Ireland, at Austin, and in
formed him of what lai been done.
Captain Schmitt says the governor ordered
to enforce the law. The result was, twenty
three citizens were put under arrest. Five
or six of the number are charged with the
killing of Morrison, and the remainder as be-
ing accomplices to the murder, Cap
tain Schmitt says the State expects
to prove that there was a regular organiza-
ton formed by the defendants for the purpose
of killing certain parties.
w. IL. Ney, a detective, came to Vernon
about the time of the killing of Morri-
son. He joined the citizens organiza-
tion and took the oath, when he OBJ
tanned all the documents and the names of
all the parties connected with this so-called
law and order party. The terrible ARRAY all
grew out of cattle stealing, in which there
were two factions, the officers OF the county
being at the head OF one, and the victims 10
ing the leaders of the other.
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ATTACKED BY ARABS.
General Graham's Troops Adj
vancing From Suakim.
The Arabs Get Within Ten Yards
of the British Line,

The whole British force started from Sua.
kim at Z o'clock, A. NJ, with a days rations
md a hundred rounds of ammunition to each
mai, in the direction of Hasheen. Before
the order was given TO march, General Ora
nam inspected all the troops except the
Shropshire, Berkshire and Surrey regiments,
Five hundred of the enemy we're seen on the
hills near Hasheen. The cavalry, the
mounted infantry and the indian infantry
were sent to reconnoitre, while the guard
acted as a reserve. The enemy retreated be-
fore the British advance.
The mounted infantry and scouts, support
cd by the main body of all the troops march,
ing 600 yards behind, advanced to the base OF
The range of low hills near Hasheen. The
Indian contingent and the cavalry in this
movement secuted and skirmished on both
sides of the line of march along the entire
front. The scouts reached the summit of the
hills, and discovered that the Arabs had
massed in the valleys. The Arabs at once re-
tired into positions of shelter, only fifty re-
naming in sight. They remained in this
position until the British advance
reached the ridge of the hills. The Haden-
dowah tribe of hostile Arabs then rushed
rom the ambush in which they had lain and
made an attack. In this skirmish Captain
Birch was speared through the shoulder. The
Arabs succeeded in getting within ten yards
of the British line before the latter opened
a regular fire, which the enemy promptly re-
olied to. Three of the infantry and several of
the Hadendowahs were wounded. Four of
infantry were killed. Among these was Lieu
tenant OConnor, whose horse had been shot
from under him.
The object of the reconnaissance having
been obtained the British retired, the Arabs
showing no disposition to follow. The Brit
ish infantry and the guards were left on the
road half way between Suakim and the
Hasheen hills, supporting the Indian con-
tingent. In the brief engagement on the
ridge the Bengal cavalry took many prison
crs. 1t was ascertained that the Arabs
were in large bodies along the entire
range of hills, and were evidently massing.
As the British retired, the rebels rapidly
reoccupied the positions previously evacuated
by them.
After the skirmish, General Graham's right,
consisting of British infantry, Indian infantry
ard the Guards, began to advance toward
Handoub. The mounted infantry and Bengal
cavalry, renewing the reconnaissance occu
pied Hasheen and found Osman Digra with
drawing his forces toward Tamai. The CON
centration of the Arabs was effected in un-
usually good order.
General Graham has written a letter to
Osman Digna, in which he declares that Eng
land respects all religions and desires the
friendship of the Arab tribes. He advises
Sheikhs to submit at once and to rely upon
the mercy of England; otherwise he threatens
to destroy the tiocks and other property Of
their followers.
The Mahdis adherents declared that before
the summer is far advanced General Wolse.
ley's army will be cut off from Cairo.
The Middlebury register and Addison County journal. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1883-1885, 1885-03-27
SURPRISED BY ARABS.
The british Troops i'm Great Danger
over Loco Arabs killed.

While detachments of English and Indian
infantry were making a zareba seven miles
southwest of Suakim, they were suddenly
surprised by n rush of Arabs, who had been
massed and concealed in the defiles west of
Hasheen. The English formed a square
as quickly as possible, but the
camels, mules and horses were
driven back in confusion on the troops, caus-
ing a stampede, and amid clouds of dust the
Arabs penetrated the south and north sides
of the square. Meantime the marines and
Berkshire regiment, which were on the east
and west sides of the square, maintained a con-
tinuous fire, holding the enemy at bay while a
charge of the cavalry and fire
from the guns at Hasheen zareha
checked the onslaught of the
Arabs, which at the onset threatened a seri-
Gus disaster to the British.
An estimate places the British killed at
hfty-two and wounded at eighty-five, Nearly
all the casualties are due to spear thrusts
received in hand to- hand engagements.
The Arabs got between the transport
train and zareba, speared the men of the
transport corps and killed the animals. They
fought savagely, refusing to give or take
quarter. General Mcneil, who was com
handing the zareba, reports that there were
several thousand rebels in the fight, and that
over 900 were killed or wounded. General
Mcneil is blamed for not taking precautions
against a surprise.
The Middlebury register and Addison County journal. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1883-1885, 1885-03-27
NEWSY GLEANINaS.
CoCoANUT planting is one of Florida's boon
ing industries.

CocoANUT planting is one Of Florida's BOOM
ing industries.
SINCE January l snow fell for forty-6ve
successive days IN Leadville, Col.
CANADA turns out SIS, 00O,0 900 pounds
of cheese every year from 100 cheese factor
les.
A Two-CENT stamp, after June 80, will
carry an ounce instead of "a half ounce let
ter.
MANUFACTURERS estimate the monthly
production of roller skates at nearly 10000
pair.
AN ex-lieutenant governor Of South Caro-
lima is waiter in a Washington restau-
rant.
DURING February 223 slaves were freed in
Brazil, leaving a total of 100000 still in
slavery.
HoT SPRINGS, Ark, has 5000 resident
population, and last year had twenty-one
thousand visitors.
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WashingtOn.

tOhs
SECRETARY LAMAR has ordered that no
tice be published that the Texas Pacific rail
road lands have been restored to the govern
nent, and are for sale at So so an acre as
provided by the homestead, preemption and
other land laws.
SENATOR EvARTs and two other gentle
men forming a committee called upon ex-
President Arthur and, as the representatives
Of $50 prominent New York city business
men of both political parties, invited him to
a banquet to be given in his honor at Del
monico's, in New York. Mr.. Arthur nc
cepted the invitation.
THE President nominated Mr.. Joseph S.
Miller, of West Virginia, to be commissioner
Of internal revenue, in place OF Mr.. Walter
5; Evans, Of Kentucky: Representative
Thompson, of Kentucky, had been strongly
pushed for the place by Speaker Carlisle
and the two Senators from Kentucky, while
Mr.. Miler's claims had been urged by Con-
gresham Randall.
GENERAL HAZEN testified before the court
martial trying him that his letters to the
secretary OF war were written to clear him
self of the imputation of being responsible
for the fate of the Greedy expedition.
THE nomination of General John c. Black,
of Illinois, to be commissioner of pensions, has
been confirmed by the Senate.
FURTHER combinations by the Senate: Ed
ward ID. Clarke,of Mississippi, to be assistant
secretary of the interior; Colonel Nelson II.
Davis, inspector-general, with rank Of n
brigadier general Lieutenant-C Colonel Alb
SALON. Baird to be inspector-general, with
rank of colonel; Sidney ID. Jackman, of
Texas, to be United States marshal for the
western district of Texas.
THE ST. Patrick's day procession in Wash
ington was reviewed from the portico of the
White House by President Cleveland.
SECRETARY MANNING, in obedience to an
act of Congress has issued a warrant for
So, $50. % to reimburse eX- President Hayes fol-
payments made for the expenses of the com
mission sent to Louisiana in April, 1877. War
rants have also been issued in the name OF
Charles H.. Reed for $1,000, and of George
Scoville for $1,000 for services rendered a.
counsel for Charles j. Guiteau.
DR.. JOHN NJ. GREGORY, of the civil servic,
commission, left Washington the other morn
ing to hold examinations in the West.
THE President sent the following nomina
lions in one batch to the Senate on the 18th
x-Congressman Milton j. Durham, Of
Kentucky, to be first comptroller of tn,
treasury; William Garrard, of Nevada, t
be superintendent Of the mint Of the Unite'
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States at Carson City, Nevada; Joseph r.
Ryan,, of Nevada, to be coiner of the mint at
Carson City, Nevada; Malcolm Hay, of Penn
sylvania, to be first assistant postmaster-gen-
eral; Martin V. Montgomery, of Michigan,
to be commissioner Of patents; David s.
Baker, jr, of Rhode Island, to be attorney of
the United States for the district Of Rhode
Island Benjamin II. Hill. jr, of Georgia, to be
attorney for the United States for the north
ern district of Georgia.
THE 18th was President Cleveland's forty
eighth birthday, and he received many con.
CALCULATIONS from visitors. Among the
callers were W. II. Vanderbilt, of New York,
Generals Hancock and Howard, and Sena-
tors Cameron, of Pennsylvania, Mcpherson,
Harrison and Voorhees,.
THE Senate confirmed the nomination Of
Joseph S. Miller to be commissioner Of inter
nal revenue vice Evans removed.
DR.. FRANCIS WHARTON, LII. D., Of Penn
sylvania, has been appointed examiner of
claims in the state department, to succeed
Judge Henry O'Connor.
AT a cabinet meeting the revolutionary
trouble in Central America was considered.
AMERICAN vessels having been seized by
Central American insurgents, the United
States ship of war Alliance has been ordered
to the scene of disturbance with instructions
to the commander to use force in recovering
the property of American citizens.
On the thirteenth day of the Senate special
session the following nominations were re-
ceived from the President: John D.. G. At
kins, of Tennessee, to be commissioner of In
dian affairs; James d. Porter, of Tennessee,
to be assistant secretary of State. Mr.. At
kins was in Congress several terms and under
Speaker Randall was chairman of the appro-
p~riations committee. General Porter was
governor of Tennessee from 1875 to 1879, hav-
ing served two terms.
THE Senate in executive session on the Goth
confirmed the following nominations Mar
tin V. Montgomery, of Michigan, to be com-
missioner 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 coiner of the mint
at Carson City, New. William Garrard, of
Nevada, to be superintendent of the mint at
Carson City, New. j. d.. G.. Atkins, of Ten
nessee, to be commissioner of Indian affairs
James d. Porter, of Tennessee, to be an as
sistant secretary of state.
The Middlebury register and Addison County journal. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1883-1885, 1885-03-27
WURK AT WASHINGTON.
Matters of Moment at the Ma
tiOnal Capitol.
Some Notes of Interest From Vari-
GUS Sources
THE PRESIDENT AND MATR1MoNY.

Regarding the rumors of President Cleve-
lands marriage a New York World CORE
spondent telegraphs that he is permitted to
state, upon the best authority, that matri-
mony is not included among the Presidents
intentions. He finds other business more
pressing and is still fond of his
bachelorhood. His sister will do
the honors at the White House dur
ing his administration and all her arrange
ments have been made with that end in view.
She expects to have other lady friends visit
her at intervals and the White House will be
mad an agreeable home for her brother.
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out and West.

THE Civil Service Reform association of
Maryland, at a meeting in Baltimore, adopted
resolutions protesting against the recent APP
pointment of Eugene Higgins as appointment
clerk in the treasury department, and re-
q~uesting his removal.
REPORTS from Lexington and Waverly,
Mo-, state that an immense amount of dam
age has been done to property up and down
the river in the vicinity of the latter
place by the overflow cansel by
an ice gorge in the river. A family
of six near Waverly persisted, and it was
stated that many other persons had also lost
their lives. All the cattle of the country Dor
dering on the river have been drowned
COLONEL F. E. WHITFIELD. a prominent
Mississippi lawyer, fell dead the other day on
the deck of a steamer in Florida while sing
ing to his wife and a party of friends.
AN epidemic of cholera has carried off
hogs by hundreds in several Virginia counties.
WIDESPREAD public interest and excite
ment has been created by the discovery of the
body of Miss Fannie Lillian Madison, a beau
tiful and accomplished young lady, in the
reservoir at Richmond, Va. Marks of vio-
lence on the corpse led to the belief that she
had been foully dealt with and
then thrown into the water. Miss
Madison had been employed as a governess
at MillborO. Va, and had gone on a mys-
FERROUS visit to Richmond, stopping at a
hotel, where she was visited by a young man.
Officers from Richmond went to King and
Queens county and arrested 7. j. Cluverius,
a young lawyer to whom suspicion had
pointed. Mr.. Cluverius denied all knowl-
edge of the young Iady's movements prior to
her death.
TREASURER DAVIS, of the Miners Union
in the Hooking valley, telegraphs that the
long strike of nine months is at an end. The
miners have concluded that further resistance
is useless, and have succumbed to the opera
tors.
THE struggle in the Arkansas legislature
for a successor to Acknowledgement Garlaud's
seat i'll the United States Senate eliminated
in the election Of Ex-Governor James H.
Berry, who lost a leg in the Confederate
army and has been prominent in State poll
tics the last twenty years.
THE Ohio legislature has adopted a joint
resolution for the submission of a constitu-
tional amendment to change the time for the
State election from October to November.
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In addition to the amount appropriated for
pensions in 1SS4-5 an ~unexpended balance of
$G6,Oo0,OO0 was reappropriated and made
available. The appropriation for the District
of Columbia includes only the amount pay
able by the United States.
REVENUE DEPARTMENT.
Mr.. Walter Evans last act as commissioner
OF internal revenue was to make a brief re-
port to Secretary Manning on the conditionin
which the bureau would be found by the new
commissioner and of the recent work done
under Mr.. Evans supervision. This re-
port shows that thus far during the cur
rent fiscal year SIS, 800, 900 of internal rev.
enue taxes have been collected. The
work of the office has been accomplished
at a rate of expense about 500, 600 per
year less than the appropriation made by
Congress and about that sum less than was
expended during the last fiscal year. The
last three months has been reduced from sew
enty-nine to siXty-three. The value of the
stamps turned over by Mr.. Evans to his sue
cessor was over $1,000, 600.
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WOULD LIKE TO GO ABROAD.

Applications for foreign missions continue
to pour in at the state department, and take
about the entire time of one man to index
and file them. Some of the requests are in
regular application form, but many are made
in personal letters to the secretary. The
majority are for consulships, but the more
important Offices are not sighted, and many
applications are made for the most promi-
nent missions in the gift of the government.