The Osceola times., 1886-01-23
GRrAr distress is felt In some parts OF

GREAr distress IL felt In some parts OF
Ireland, and famine is feared.
The official death return OF the coroner
on the burglar Fowler, who attempted to
murder the druggist recently at Broad
ripple, Ind, but who was killed in the at.
tempt, contains the following brief en-
tries: Occupation, burglar; duration of
disease, quicker than lightning; complica-
tion, a 3s-calibre revolver; duration OF
complication, instantaneous.
| ON the 18th the miners and coke drawers
threw down their tools at the Standard
Coke Works, at the Connellsville region,
demanding a ten per cent. advance In
wages. The Indications are that the strike
will become general. This is the beginning
| OF what threatens to be a general strike.
The Standard Works are among the largest
in the coke region, and IL was expected
other workers would follow.
TEN sailors were lodged in jail at Phila-
dolphia on the 18th charged with mutiny.
THE Irish Exchequer Bench has ruled
that the Irish League is not Illegal.
The Grecian Ministry will resign unless
the King assents to an alliance with Ser.
via.
THE striking employees Of the Edgar
Thomson steel works, at Pittsburgh, Pa,
rejected an offer of the firm through
Father Hickey, a Catholic priest.
THE London & Northwestern Hallway
Company has decided to substitute iron
sleepers for wooden ones, and other roads
will probably follow suit.
THE arrest of an Akron TO- saloon.
keeper on a charge of adultery on the 10th,
developed the fact that he was living with
a woman whom he bought from her hus.
band for a nickle.
THE Government of Madagascar has con.
sented to allow France to have minister
resident OF the capital and to maintain o
special reference guard.
AT convention of Irish societies Of
Boston, held on the l7th, it was voted to
have no parade on st. Patrick's Day, but
instead to have lecture in the evening.
A BILL is to be introduced in the British
Parliament to amend the copyright law so
as to enable England to enter the Interna.
tional Union.
CONGRESSIONAL PROCEEDINGS.
In the Senate on the 18th the bill for the
purchase OF the old Produce Exchange build
Ing III NEW 10TH LOT uElHl Iis,tu.
Mr. Beck submitted a resolution requiring
the secretary OF the Treasury to use both
gold and silver In paying interest on bonds
Referred to Finance Committee. Mr.. Pugh
spoke on Beck's original silver resolution
Mr.. Brown was too hoarse TO speak on the
silver question, so the Senate adjournei.....
In the House "a resolution calling for In
formation as to compensation paid
railroads for carrying the malls was
adopted. The Presidential succession bilt
was reported and placed on the calendar.
The call OF committees for business then
proceeded under the new rules. One bill
amending the Revised Statutes, section SIS,
was passed. The House went into commit
tee of the whole on the Presidents me sage.
aud Mr.. Rcaean spoke on the financial gu g.
ton. Mr., Bland moved to postpone the dc.
bate. which was adopted and the House ad-
iourned.
In the Senate on the l3th Senator IIaw.
ley presided In the absence OF Mr. sher.
man. Mr. Ingalls, offer'd a resolution for
the suspension of silver coinage. Mr..
voorhees, gave notice that he would not
deiive his euloay on the late Vice -Prrsi.
dent Hendricks unit the l9th resolution
was adopted calling for info nation con-
cerning transportation OF fast mail in
the wtst. The bill admitting Dakota
w.s sesd wsaI the
tary OF War to furnish certificates OF dis.
charge to certain members OF the hissohri
Home Guards was passed After some
minor business Beck's silver resolution was
called up and Mr.. Coke made II speech......
In the House Mr. Curtin declined to serve on
the Banking and Currency Committee. The
Presidential succession bill was called up,
but ms the minority report had not been
printed debate was postponed and the House
adjourned.
In the Senate on the 18th Mr.. Beck stated
he had received several petitions to be pre-
sented (Which he had rel urned to the send
ers), urging suspension of silver coinage.
Mr.. Morrlll's resolution asking for informa.
tion as to whether any revenue collectors
not confirmed were receiving the emolu.
ments OF office was amended so as to make
IL apply to back years A free coinage
memorial from Colorado was presented.
and debated, after which the judiciary
salary bill was lai before the senate.
An amendment providing that II shall not
apply to pet sons In ofticc was adopted. Nd
journed to Monday. the House two
private bills were reported, ter whic a bill
amending section 1907 OF the Reyis ID at.
utes was called up, and Mr.. Hammond eS-
plained the necessity for the amendment.
The Hosr Presidential succession bill was
called up, aud the debate lasted until the
close OF the session.
THE Senate was not In session on tho
18th In the House Mr.. Bland intro
du ced a bill repeating the law of June Q,
1879, providing for exchange and re Temp.
ton of subsidiary coin. Tie House re-
fused to allow discharged employees one
months salary Consideration OF the
Presidential succession bill was resumed.
several amendm ents were rejected, and the
bill passed Adjourned until the 18th.