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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-05-23

ErOR RENT, a fat OF two large rooms, or
II separate, with hydrRnt; also, use of bath
and closet. 80 Congress.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-05-23

EOR RENT, two pleasant connecting rooms,
Il with north and south exposure. south
west corner Han and jefferson streets.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-05-23
GmpInnmrnt aHnntrn.
sstiarrIlanroms Manic.

w ANTED, one large and small room, or
w suite OF rooms. with use Of bath; state
terms. Address w. II this office.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-05-23

EOR SALE, large quantity of STRIPS. Ike,
II lX4 and lX6; also scantling ranging In
sizes from 2x9 up; q and "A boards, framing
lumber plank, Weather boarding, flooring,
laths and shingles. We have a large STOCK on
hand, which must be sold. REPPARD &
co, yari corner Taylor and East Broad
streets. Ieiephone No. oil.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-05-23

TOR RENT two story brick house south-
II westQoTner Houston and Congress; eight
rooms and bath, Apply at No. Bryan.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-05-23

nor RENT OR SALE, a cool and comfort
II able h6ise Situated on ShipYard creek,
within ten ~ nutes' walk TO Burnside station,
& Us. r. X. For particulars apply to l.. l..
HOVER, Mont gOmerg.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-05-23

M ANTED, a secondhand letter press in
w good order, at LIVINGSlON'S Phar-
macy, Bull and State.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-05-23
Mollpro amo storro tor Mrmt.

EOR RENT, fat OF four rooms; light house
II keeping. ll6 Drsyton street.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-05-23

DOR RENT, suite of rooms suitable for
II light housekeeping. Apply SO York street,
corner Abercorn.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-05-23

WANTED TO RENT, a store on Brought
w ton or Congress street (Broughton pre-
lerred), between Barnard and Bull, fora first
class clothing establishment. Address, with
ali Information, RELIABLE TENANT, care
Of Morning News.
Rooms 10 RFnt.
NOR RENT, furnished or UNFINISHED, two
II of the finest roOns in the city, located on
northeast corner of Dravton and Congress
stree: lane, suitable for three gentlemen.
rerma moderate. Board can be had on
premises. Apply to CHARLES j. WHITE
Or Julius Kaufman.
TOR RENT, WITH BoARD.-Three or
II four gentlemen can find suite OF four
nicely furnished rooms, bath connecting, cen
rally located. Address o., News office.
NOR RENT, a handsome furnished room,
IL fronting south, with use of bath room.
i6612 Broughton street, corner Barnard.
nor RENT, two pleasant connecting rooms.
Il with north and south exposure. South
west corner Hall and jefferson streets.
NOR RENT. two nicely furnished rooms,
Il southern and eastern exposure, bath
room. etc. a Broughton. street.
ITOR RENT, a fat OF two large rooms, or
II separate, with hydrRnt; also, use of bath
and clOeet. 80 Congress.
t@fOh hEEls bHlbC VI IoOlub ruibdub
Il light housekeeping. Apply SO York street,
corner Abercorn.
nor RENT, rooms furnished or unfur-
Il nished, with use OF bath. 81 Abercorn 81.
EoR Rent, furnished room, use Of bath,
~ for gentleman. 81 Broughton street.
nor RENT, June LIST, pleasant rooms. Call
a and see them. l41 Perry street,
EOR RENT rooms for the summer; also,
IL day board. Sc Barnard street.
EoR RENT lat of four rooms; light house
II keeping. ll6 Drsyton street.
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1oupee anO Storra for Rrmt.
TOR RENT, tenement in Major A. Bonaud's
II row, Abercorn, near Jones street. ALEC,
cottage ~ tie Isle OF Hope. Apply to II J.
at Office q. ". Lamar, "a
Bryan, near Drayton street.
ENOR RENT, house No. Duffy street. third
II door west from Bull; nine rooms, mod
ern conveniences rent S25 per month. Apply
corner New Houston and Bull.
EOR REET. from June 18th, brick build
Il Ing containing IA rooms. Apply 81 JEFF
fersOn street.
EOR RENT. desirable house or suite Of
II rooms for the summer months from June
J.; the la ter permanent If desired. Address
p. o. Box 30, savannah, Ga
EOR RtsNT from June }, medium size
II comfortable house, furnished or ,unfur-
nished; phAslnt locality; rent moderate
Address SUMMER, care News.
nor RENT, house with five rooms on ffar4
II ris stFedh near West Broad rent Sl2 So
Apply southwest corner Harris and West
TOR RENT, two story brick house south
II VEST corner Houston and Congress eight
rooms and bath. Apply at No. Bryan.
-- 4.-fais sSe-44 +e'--------ll- -
EOR RENT Or SALE, a cool and comfort
II able house Situated on Shipvard creek,
within ten ~ nutes walk TO Burnside station,
q US. II. X. For particulars apply to l.. l..
HOVER, Mont gOmerg.
LNOR REKT, the premises No. 30 York street,
II near DrgY ton, lately occupied by BOWL
ing Bros. as a livery 4nd boarding stables
r BORIS Foo. i6s Bat street. Ih 7os
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-05-23

NOR RENT. rooms for the summer; also,
IL day board. Sc Barnard street.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-05-23
nrln auanirn.

WANTED, statesmen, for Gents Furnish
w ing Goods Department; mustrbe eNpe-
rienced in general dry goods and have drst-
Class record. Apply for three DAYS % super
lRtendent at G. ECKSTEIH'S, Congress and
W hitaker streets.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-05-23

EO2 RENT, furnished room, use Of bath,
II for a gentleman. 81 BrOughtOn street.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-05-23

A FEW gentlemen bOarders can be accom-
~. mOdated with room and board at 06x
btate Ell, rear Of Marshall Bou g.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-05-23

w ANTED, young man OF u or 20 sysars-of
w age, to write and do ofiGe work; state
larry expected. Address y Morning News
oiiicetnaa fl eGW ePhn1@ &c
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-05-23

EULL files of the Official Bulletin Of the
Il Chatham ARTILLERY Centennial for sale
by the publishers. DAVIS BROS, ~ and a.
Bull street.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-05-23

nor RENT, rooms furnished or unfur-
II nished, with use OF bath. 81 AbercOrn 81,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-05-23

DOR SALE, at cost, a lot OF bedroom suits,
II parlor suits, sidebOards, baby carriages,
ETC.: sold to make room for new goods; bar-
gains are offered, EMIL A. SCHWARH,
Broughton and Bull streets.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-05-23

EOR SALE, a sloop yacht built by Fletcher,
II with complete rig. Address YACHT,
care News.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-05-23

LHOR SALE, lot No. q Barlow ward, next
II east from corner Of Price street; inn
provements, two small tenements on Jones
street and three on the lane; rents forty dol
lars monthly. Also, lot No. IS Troup ward,
60Xl0O feet, fee simple, next west from Price
street. Apply to GEO. W. LAMAR, Broker,
ia BRYAN street.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-05-23

E7OR SALE, three fine Plymouth BOOSTERS
II at So each; also, one Game Rooster, fine
bird. price IS. Inquire at BRANCH &
COOPER'S.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-05-23

nor SALE.-The finest Dress Shirts made
IL to order at reasonable prices; satisfac-
lion guaranteed. LANGLEY BROS, ia
King street, Charleston, s. G.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-02-05
EETS OF THE DAY,

Archbishop Gibbons has issued circular
announcing the Catholic jubilee for 1886.
The French Chamber of Deputies have
agreed that the crown jewels shall be sold
TO provide fund for aged workmen.
J. e. Scheduled, democrat, was yester.
day elected to the Legislature from Dan
vile to fill the vacancy caused by the death
of DR.. Keen.
George and Mary Mason, an aged colored
couple, were found frozen to death at their
hou,e in Washington yesterday. Mason was
over eghty-fve years of age, and his wife
was eighty.three.
4 dispatch from Atlanta, Ca, dated Feb.
g. says: Argument in the Armstrong trial
closed to day, and the court was in session
till ten o'clock at night. Rev. Mr.. Hunt,
president.of the court, said (: "If DR.. Arm
strong is found guilty he cannot say that he
has not had fair trial. He has been given
every chance possible"
A fire at Paterson, n j., broke out in one
OF the purifiers of the gas words on We'd
nesday, aud an enoImus fame of gas shot
up hundreds of feet. As three streams of
water were of no avail when thrown on the
flames. it was determined to elbow out the
gas" This was done by simply directing a
powerful stream of water at right angles
across the flames, which produced a ''cur-
rent of air like small hurricane" and out
went the light.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-02-05
In the House Of Delegates the railroad
VIRGINIA NEWS.

1t has been decided to report the local
option bill to the State Senate on Monday
next.
The Legislature has determined to 80
into the election Of circuit court Judges on
Wednesday next.
The convention OF school superintendent
which has been in session in Richmond THIS
week, adjourned yesterday till March To-
The State Senate yesterday in executive
session refused to confirm the nomination
Of Mr. TalaieIro for superintendent OF
schools Of Orange county.
4 bill has passed the State Senate to allow
the treasurer OF Prince William county to
collect by levy certain tax bills not returned
delinquent, with amendment.
The Senate Committee on Public Build
irgs yesterday reported favorabiy bill ap
propriatins $50 1000 for the enlargement OF
the public building al Petersburg.
DR. J. /. Campbell, professor of chemistry
in Washington aud Lee University, died
on Tuesday night last. He was tho Oldest
member Of tho faculty Of that institution.
At the School Superintendent Confer
ence, ia Richmond, on Wednesday, rcso-
luton was adopted that it is the sense .!
this Conference that the public free school
system, giving equal advantages to ell with.
out distinction to any, includes supplying
free text books to ALL"
The Jury in the case Of Rowland Reed, q
colored youth OF Is years living near Bruce.
town, Frederick county, who was indicted
for the murder Of his younger brother last
summer, brought in a verdict Of guilty yes
ter2ay, and fixed his term in the pcnitenta-
ry at nine years. The criminal testified,
under the recent law passed by the present
Legislature, that he knew nothing of tie
murder.
At the Conference of School Superintend
ents in Richmond, yesterday, the committee
appointed last year TO consider tho expeGi-
eucy of scheme for the erection Of Il ma.
ional statue 10 George Peabody, ct Wash
irgtou, reported plan, which was adopted.
1t ia proposed that contributions shall be re-
ccived from all Of the States which have Sc
cured the benefits Of the muDi6cence Of the
grs "a philanthrop;st, who gave more money
10 educate the masses than any man who
ever lived.
The hebeas corpus case of Hugh N. Mer-
rit of Beilnire, O., for the recovery Of his
little daughter Bessie, from the custody OF
her aunts, the PayEe's, was decided yesteT-
day by Judge Clark, of the Circuit Court Of
Frederick county, and leaves the child in
possession of her aunts. The court rested
its decision principally upon the ground
that the Child for thirteen years had been
left in the custody Of her aunts and had be-
come attached to them, and to the localities
in which she had spent all the years of her
iife The childs wishes governed the court
in the case where other circumstances might
te considered equal. Regarding the point
that Leila Payne was not proper person
for close intimacy with the child, the court
considered that as there were no charges
against her moral character, her physical
condition rendered her rather an object of
pity than subject of criticism.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-02-05
The Case O. Dr.. Armst roao

ATLANTA, Ga. Feb. AT 6 O'Clock yes.
terlay evening ih3 ecclesiastical court try
ing the charges against Rev. Dr.. Armstrong
flushed its deliberations, and delivered 10
Bishop Beck with all the testimony and 9TH
or papers, together with its verdict This
case has consumed more than week, and
has created no little excitement. Enough
has been learned 10 warrant tho assertion
that the Doctor has not been acquitted. \
member Of tie court said that the Bishop
might wish 10 order new trial. Dr.. Arm-
strong says that he would not be surprised
il The court had found him guilty.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-02-05
A Dia5oiical Attempt.

ST.. LOUIS, Feb. 5.-Several men entered
a shanty in The eastern portion of this city
last night for shelter from thc weather, aid
and while there bindled fire in a stove.
In short time the stove exploded, terribly
burning all the occupants of the shan,y,
causing them to ru.h pel neil into the
street where they cast themselves in the
SHOW and by wallowiag around succeeded
in extiaguishing their burning clothes. Some
liend, it seems, climbed to the roof Of the
shauty and poured coal oil down the stove
pipe, which caused the explosion.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-02-05
ALEXANDRIA, VA.
FRIDAY EVENING, FEBRUARY ..
A GREAT MANY people in Virginia ore

A GREAT MANY people in Virginia are
beginning to realize the extreme Stiffness Of
tho effort to mako their State kick any long
er against the inevitable and to continue 70
butt her head against brick wall 0ucp
recognition on their part may, perhaps of
crate 90 es to induce the men they nave
sent to the Legislature to open their eyes
also, and make them appreciate the lae'
that the efforts they are prolonging 10 delay
the settlement of the State debt would De
ridiculous if they were not disgraceiui.
The unsettled condition of the States in.
8obteduess is a sad drawback 10 her pros
perity, for capital runs no risk it can avoid
Beginning with the day that an honorable
settlement of her debt is effected, men and
money from the North and West will COM
mence flowing into Virginia, and the dill
Guilty Of paying the interest on her debt VIII
decrease annually at rapidly increasing
ratio
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-02-05
Assassination OF C. Priest.

MONTEREY, Mex Feb 5.-Bjshop Gala,
gher, of this city, received en- account to-day
OF a poor mar in Gua5alajara who went tc
priest to corfoss, and while the priest
leaned over 10 listen TO the recital of the
seeming penitent tho latter plunged dag
ger into his heart. The assassinated priest
was we'll known and popular, and no cause
can he ascrbed for tee tragedy, especially
as the assassin is dumb to all inquiry, and
cannot be induced Or forced to speak about
tho matter The man is now in jail pend
ing Investigation by The authorities.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-02-05
The Strike IL the Coke Regions

CLEVELAND, Onio., Feb. Sowing to the
continuation Of the strike in the Connel's-
vile coke regions, ths prospects ola famine
ia thu pig iron market are becoming mere
serious daily. The supplies Of coke and
pig iron in the market are growing constant
longaton Of the trouble for o few weeks
would almost l'arasze the iron business in
Ohio end Pennsylvania. a prominent iron
manufacturer says thare is al present very
little coke in this city, and should the strike
be prolonged the effect viii b. very @c:icus.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-02-05

JUDGE LATHAM-In the State Senate yes
erday Mr.. Rhea, of Washington CO., intro
duccd preamble and resolution setting
forth that specific statements had been pub
lished, under the name of responsible
citizen of the commonwealth, charging
Charles p. Latham, judge of the Hastings
Court of Lynchburg, with conduct in that
court, but more especially in the Hastings
Court Of the city of Richmond, which goes
10 show that he is unfit for his Office BY
rrrson of gross partiality or gross ignorance
of the law, is shown in the trial within the
asst twelve months of what arc known as
the Virginia coupon cases. The resolution
calls for joint committee ofthe two houses
to investigate the matter. The charge, in
brief, is that Judge Latham punched d num-
Der of coupon cases. He was elected BY
the Malone legislature
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-02-05
Coolest Weather of the Season.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5.-Tn.s morning was
the coolest of Ike season. The theremome-
ter at the Signal otlice registered two de-
gress below zero at Z O'clock. The mini
NUN temperature vas . 10 degrees below
zero.
PR0vINCETowE, Feb. 1.-THE severe snow
storm which stuck Cape Cod Wednesday
night continues VIZ; undated fury. The
wind is blowing Il regular gale and the
binding snow accompanying it makes it
impossible to s:e ten yards from the shore.
NEW YORK, f. 5.-The cold in this city
is still Intense and many sufferers from its
effects applied yesterday and to-day at the
hospitals for treatment.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-02-05

The numbers of LitteHs Eciny Age tor January
goth and FEBRUARY 9th have been received from
tho publishers. Littell & Co., Boston. They con
tim: Frcder Mistral Oaths, Parliamentary ana
Judicial Ny Contested Election; Tho Little Ones
and the Land; Moss from Rolling stone; Roml'
nsccnces Of an Attache; George Borrow Samaa
ala and its Shadow; Suns aud Mcteors; An IRISH
Wit; Thbct and is Trade Reading to XIII Time
Ths Primate Of Ill lreIauh south American Bird
Music: Arctic Relies; OF! Wells of the Caucasus
Nautch Girls: Checrfulncss in Life and Art
snow Ira ks: job to Ecclcsiastcs, a sarmonettc
III instruments OF 'Oh. Madame "Forlnn {
Wheel" "a Strange Temptation" and N =
Strange Mother in-Law," ard Poetry.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-02-05
LETTER FROM RICHMOND.

Correspondence of the Alexandria GAZETTE.
RICHMOND, Va, Feb 3.-Tte bill to in
corporate the Aged Men and Women:
Home Society Of Alexandria, Vs., was re
ported from tbs Committee on Proposition
and Grievances to day. Nj Stuart Intro
duced the bill, aud the iaeorporators ar,
Catherine Du!auey, Martha Hamilton, Il
H. Lyies, II. A. Iyles, II. A. Carroll
James Webster, William Tripiett, Martha
Feelin, Martha Parker and Randolph Whit,
tier. Tne incorporates ara empowered to
establish, maiptain aud cons;uct a home foi
aged men and women il the City ci
Alexandria,.
The Committee appointed 10 investigate
the Williamsburg Asylum retur3ed to the
city to-day. They spent all day at vii
liamsburS yesterday, taking testimony from
10 in the morning until 10 at night. The
committee will meet again Tomorrow night
in tho Senate chamber. at which time DR.
Richard A. Wise, who insiigated the invest.
CATION, will ne given an opportunity TO un.
load. The members OF the committee are
as follows: Senators keeZell, Williams and
Gee and Delegates O'Baunon, Curlett,
Bolep, Loring and Mallory. After the com
mit,ee had adjourned hast night. Mr..
O'Banuon. of Rappahanncck, received o
telegram announcing the dangerous illness
of his child He took The midnight train
for Richmond, and this morning he left for
home.
The discussion of the bill substituting a
board of railroad commissioners for the
present railroad commissioner will be re
sumed in the House 10 morrow. The House
plaiuly Indicated to-day that if the bill is to
become law the appointment Of the three
commissioners must be done by the General
Assembly and not by the people.
The bill introduced by Senator Jones to
rearrange the judicial circuits of the State
and to determine the number thereof, has
been uufavorably reported.
The bill introduced b. Senator Loyen.
stein in regard 10 tho compulsory inspec-
ton of -four aud meal, was also unfavorab!y
reported to-day. BP.O.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-02-05
& Ficndish Act.

LITTLE Rock, Ark, Feb. 5.-Particnlars
ola crime most horrible, committed on the
Roy place, seven miles south OF Forest City,
reached here yesterday. A negro named
Johnson, recently married a mulatto woman
who had little 1 year old daughter. The
child he considered 10 be ia the way and
deliberately held her In front OF an open
fireplace until life was extinct. The officers
of that county are now in pursuit of the in
human monster, and it is safe to say if he is
captured he will he lynched.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-02-05

WHAT VIRGINIA OUGHT TO Do.-The
Springfield Mass Republican, in conclud.
ing OIL editorial on the late decision of the
Supreme Court on the Virginia coupon
cases, says: What Virginia ought to do is
this. Repeal the Riddeberger legislation
at once. Accept all coupons presented aud
issue proposals for new loan of per
cent. in which to fund them, Reverse the
reputation policy aud fertlize all the mn-
tcrial interests OF the State with policy OF
honesty The taxation might be a little
severe at first, but in ten years it would put
a new face on the prosperity aud progress
of the State"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-02-05
Frozen to Death.

KANSAS CITY, Mo, Feb. 5.-The Times
Lincoln, Neb., special says: Dispatches
from Geneva state the bodies Of man, We
man and six children we're found frozen stiff
on the prairie near Oberlin, Kas., yesterday
They are supposed TO be man named Lem.
mon and his family who started in an emf
grant wagon for Ooerlin just before the re-
cent blizzard and have not been heard from
since. A brother Of Lennon has gone to
Oberlin from Geneva to identify the bodies.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-02-05
SUPREME COURT OF APPEALS WEDNESDAY.

SUPREME Court OF APPEALS "WEDNESDAY.
Goodman rs. The Richmond and Dan,
vile Railroad Company. Argued BY Judge
w. W. Crump for plaintiff in error and
Judge H. II. Marshall for defendant in
error, and submitted
Moses rs The Old Dominion Iron. and
Naii-Works Company. Argued by Captain
Richard G. Pegram for plaintiff in error.
Tcsterday-Wards executrix against Ne
Vile and ais From the Circuit Court OF
Fauquier county. Affirmed, Judge Lewis
delivering the opinion.
Baldwin against Baldwin's executor, Sc.
From the Chancery Court OF Richmond.
Affirmed, Judge Lacy delivering the opinion
Lewis against Commonwealth. From the
County Court of Allegheny county. Affirm
ed, Judge Fauntleroy delivering the opinion;
Judge Lewis dissenting.
Jones against Turner. From The Circuit
Court of Franklin county. Appeal dismiss
ell rs imp1oyidently awarded.
Moses against Old Dominion Iron and
Nail Works. Argued by R. G. Pegram,
esq, for appellant and Hon. Hunter Il.
Ma sasll for appellee, ard submitted.
Thompson against Clarke. Argued by w.
W. Henry, esq, for The appellant.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-02-05

CHARITY IS now afforded q favorable OPP
porlunity for indulgiDg itself to the extreme
extent of its ability. Many a heart won!d
now be gleddeued By ton Of coal and .
weeks supply OF food, and it won. require
much trouble 10 find out where those hearts
are. It is q hard time on bummers hnt Il
the duty OF every one able 10 give, TO see
that the worthy and deserving poor, a
least of his immediate neighborhood, shall
not suffer at such season for food and
fna1
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-02-05

The FRENCH SPoLIATIoN CLAIMs.-The
necessary delay on the part of the govern
ment in the trial Of the French spoliation
claims, it is stated at the court of claims,
Can not have the effect of preventing the
trial of cases, because of the two years. limit
within which proceedings must be begun.
1t is stated that the representatives of the
claimants can file with the court prelimin-
airy petitions, which will prevent their cases
being crowded out by limitation. They
can subsequently, prepare the cases in detail.
It ia to avoid the expensive and laborious
preparation Of these preliminary petitions
that the attorneys are anxious for the trials
to be commenced.