The Osceola times., 1885-04-25
MIsCELLANEOUo.

DEALERS in New York do not look for
any great decline in rice, even though hos
tilities between France and China have
ceased.
A FRENCH newspaper declares that in
the event OF war between England and
Russia an agreement exists for the other
powers to remain strictly neutral
NEW WORKERS are considerably exer-
cised about the Collectorship, and there is
much speculation as to who will get that
big plum.
OK thel15th, during the royal parade at
Cork, the Nationalists Kissed and made
hostile demonstrations. Loyalists fol-
lowed and chesred TO the utmost extent
of their lung capacity. One jealous Ma
| tionalist threw vegetable at the royal
| carriage.
THE steamship Alert, of the Greedy re-
lief expedition, will bs taken from New
York to Halifax, where she will be returned
| to the English Government with the thanks
OF Congress.
Ar Paterson, N. j., fourteen hundred
flax spinners are out on a strike.
The railroad from Suakim to Berber is
progressing rapidly.
THE faculty of Havard College have de-
cided that the students must continue to
attend prayers.
OsMAN DIGNA's forces, according to na-
tive reports, have gradually dispersed.
oS the 18th the Formidable, the largest
IRON clad in the French navy, was success
fully launched.
THE people Of Armenia are becoming
excited over the prospect OF an Anglo
Russian invasion.
A MEETING of passenger agents of roads
running west from Pittsburgh was held
on the 10th, at which uniform rates were
fixed.
FRENCH official organs state that the
Government will take energetic measures
to force the Egyptian Government to make
reparation for the suppression of the
French. newspaper at Cairo.
AT meeting of the Citizens Prohibit
tion League of Dubuque, Ia, on tho 18th
action was taken against nine saloon
keepers Of that city.
AT Vienna the impression prevails that
Russia is seeking to gain time in which
to prepare for war.
OK the 10th the fifth annual meeting OF
the Woman's Silk Culture Association of
the United States began at Philadelphia,
Pa.
A DISPATCH from General De Lisle says
the Chinese attacked the French after no.
tice OF the cessation Of hostilities.
THE forces under General Middleton in
the Northwest Territory are rapidly ai-
vancing. The Indians aud half breeds are
committing many depreiations. A num-
Der Of volunteers have died from the effects
Of exposure on the march.
OS the 18th the employees Of the Bankers
&. Merchants Company at Buffalo, n. ",
struck because they had not been paid
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The National Roller Skating Congress
of America was organized at New York
on the 10th. A National contest will be
held in New York, May 27th and 18th, with
prizes, and open to ali comers.
IT is said the clerical forces OF the Gov
ernment at Washington are doing more
work than ever before In the history of
man.
EMANCIPATION DAY was celebrated by
the colored people of Washington on the
10th. Register Bruce presided and Fred
Douglas was the orator.
OK the 10th the Inter- State Base Ball
League, composed Of Pennsylvania, Ohio
and Kentucky clubs, completed a schedule
and signed the National agreement,
Tue Gar has informed England, through
an ambassador, that var would be most
deplorable to 10th countries, aud hopes an
arrangement of the present difficulties
may be brought about
THE Niagara reservation bill, which pro-
vides for free park around the falls, has
passed the New York Legislature.
THs g. Louis Southern Hotel horror is
- abssrhiag ssaaatica b Few York.