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The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-06-28
MAMMOTH AFFAIR AT RALEIGH.
Ice Cream Supper. Barbecue, Politios
Gathering and Hop Tonlaht,

Ice Cream Supper. Barbecue, Political
Gathering and Hop Tonight.
Raleigh will be alive with bellies and
beaux, rural and city, tonight.
They will come from far and near, In
wagons, buggies, mule and horseback, and
in the good old way.
A grand ice cream supper. including in.
cidcntal frills and Aounces, and to con-
clude with hop, has been arranged by
the young gentlemen Of the thriving little
suburb. People are expected from neigh
borhoods and towns several miles distant,
including heavy contingent from this
city. AIR. Thomas b. Caldwell, who Is re-
siding at Bartlett for the summer, has an
nounced that he will lead n long process.
sion Of wagons, In which win be conveyed
the ladies OF that place, including teachers
in attendance upon the Normal school,
now In session there. Brunswick, Lucy
and the Big creek neighborhood will also
be largely represented, and the candidates
for county offices will be there in force.
Mr.. :. A. King, a leading merchant and
controlling spirit In Raleigh, will preside
and see that every detail Of the affair Is
perfect.
Among other features, a genuine old.
fashioned barbecue, with all the inviting
concomitants, will he spread before the
multitude. From present indications, II
will surpas anything Raleigh has known
for years.
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EVANSVILLE, Ind, Juno E.-Rlvcrs feet aud
falling Rain.
WHEELING. W. Va. June g7.-Soon-Rlycr
feet inches and stationary. Weather cloudy.
PiTrsBURG, Ia. June 27.--Noon- River iect
oinchcs and stationary. Weather cloudy and cool
NEw ORLEANS. Ia, Juno g7.-Riycr falling
Weather very warm. Departed Ctr Of Monrysc.
~ Louia. am; Hudson. hatcher y am.
CINCINNATI. o.. June -Noon-Rlycr feet q
inches aud stationary. Raining Thermometer
~ Night-flivcr 5 feet inches and falling.
Weather Hiiid aud raining, Departed Backoyo
State Memphis
1T LOUIS. No. June g5.-Anivcd. nelle Mem.
pitts hatcher Departed John Gilbert Tcnncs
~ river city OF New Orleans, New Ofisans
River fallen iwoionihs gauge D9 Weather
cloudy aud ihovcry
LOUISVILLE. KY, June n. -Noon-RIvcr feet
Inch IN the canal. and foot n li.chcs on The
falls and stationary. Weather cloudy aud damn
Arrived. ~. y fnsbio. ~ louis Detartcd. ii
h. frishio. PittnbuT, Night-klvof stationary
with icut / inch IN the canal and 1 foot II
inchc, on tho falls. whoaihsr cloudy aud dflI.
cling rain.
CAIRO M. Juns 27.-soon-Arrivcd, Granlte
State Cincinnati. = am. city of HOrunco. Ohio,
pAni. DEPARTED City 81 florunce. NJ Louls 70
am Charles Brown. n Louis 10 am! onnlia
Staic Memphis II am. Rilcf 70 icct inches AMI
r.ing. Hoiyy niu this morning Weather cloudy
and hot Night Arrived city II Calm. 81 f.ouis.
Jpn Riycr = feet . inches aud rising Weather
cloudy aud hot
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PERSONAL POINTS.

Mr.. w. w. Wilcox, of Knoxville,
Tenn, is spending few days in the city.
Mr.. j. G. DERBY, proprietor OF the hotel
at Catoosa Springs, Ca, is registered at
the Peabody.
Mr.. BANKS WINTER, a celebrated song
writer, and representing large New York
house, is in the city on business.
MISSES SALLIE AND MARY FLIppEN, two
charming daughters OF Mai. 4. d. Flippen.
are visiting Mrs. Gus. 't..rd on Linden
street.
Mrs. 7. +. MAIER left today on the
steamer Ohio to attend the Cincinnati ex-
position, and will spend the balance OF the
summer at Waukesha.
Mr.. JOSEPH UNDERWOOD formerly OF this
city, but now of New York, was married
on the 2lst instant 20 Miss Lizzie Thomas
Elliott, at $50 Sixth avenue.
RICHARD SMITH, the fireman injured at
the Hawley street fire few nights ago,
has recovered sufficiently to walk around
with the assistance of crutches.
MEssRs. IKE oous, Vicksburg; Perkins
Ellis, Richmond; II. Ii. Lacey, Nashville,
and j. 9. Lyons, New York, are among
the prominent arrivals at the Peabody.
Mr.. Il. II. PLuMMER, formerly proprietor
OF the Stanton house at Chattanooga,
Tenn, accompanied by his wife, passed
through Memphis yesterday en- route to
Wilson, La.
CAPT. JOHN ID. WALDRAN, we'll known
as a former resident OF this city, but now
fiourishing rs business man of Fort
Smith, Ark. came over yesterday. He is
at Gaston's.
A. q. BELL, OF Virginia, q contractor
with the Tennessee 4 Midland Railroad
company for the construction OF its tele-
graph line from here to Jackson, Tenn, ar
rived yesterday. He is registered at Gas
toms. Work on the telegraph line will
begin at once.
JUDoE JOHN w. MCCLURE, OF Little
Rock, Ark; O. N. Fuller, Boston; ii. N.
Wheeler and o. L. Jedder, OF New York;
sam Vile, Misses Hattie and Fannie Vile,
of Grenada; X. G. holland and daughter,
OF Nashville; w. II. Bradford, Rhode
Island and Samuel Kirkman, OF Alabama,
are at the Gayoso hotel.
II. +. DIX leaves today TO attend the re.
union Of the Armies OF Potomac and
northern Virginia at Gettysburg, July /,
2 and 3. Mr.. Dix WAS an officer In Stan.
nards brigade under Gen. Hancock in
that battle. X. ID. Jordan, who was in the
First Virginia regiment OF Picket's divis-
ion and took part in that memorable
charge, will also be there. II seems that
these gentlemen came very near getting
acquainted twenty-five years ago. From
Gettysburg Mr.. Dix will 20 10 Block
Island, where his family will spend the
summer
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LOCAL PARAGRAPHS

marauders are only Catching cold" but
he has laid the matter before the police all
tho same.
LOCAL PARAGRAPHS.
The Legislative Council will met in reg
ular weekly session tomorrow afternoon.
Workmen are engaged placing the stone
coping along the southern side OF Court
square.
The picnic Of tho st. Joseph church Sum
dayschool will take place today at Pros
pect park.
A Chinese woman on Beale street gave
birth 10 a son yesterday. He was immedi-
ately named All Ben Hollison.
The case Of the State against Mrs. Emma
White, charged with appropriating the
purse OF Mrs. Minnie Pleasanis, has been
set for July O.
The streets are in deplornblc condition.
AT some crossings the mud Is dangerously
near a foot deep. But what are you going
TO do about il?
At O'Clock this afternoon the corner
stone OF the Memphis Baptist Bible and
Industrial institute will be laid by the
Legislative Council.
Squire IIughey yesterday sent Lounge
Woods. colored, 10 the work-house for
thirty days for assaulting Clarence Roberts,
small white boy, with brick.
Squire Fleming held the inquest on the
body OF John Arrata, drowned at Lake
view last Sunday. Tho remains were
brought here and intorrad yesterday.
The new chancery clerk, Il. u. Nc
Henry, has reappointed the deputies now
employed in the Office, I. II. Caldwell,
George Mallory and John NJ. Bradley.
Tho Bald Knob Rod and Gun club will
meet tonight at s O'Clock, at No. 2s6 Third
street, TO arrange for the grand opening at
their clubhouse on the lake on July 4.
Mr.. II. ID. Wilson. OF the Bald Knob
road, Is indeed ambitious and enthusiastic.
lie has had the top Of his head shaved so
closely that II is entirely bald, to all APP
pearanccs.
Persons desiring 20 be vaccinatcd free
Of charge will find physician at the Office
OF the board Of health from II o'clock a. IN.
10 ~ o'clock m, and from 2 O'Clock 20 4
O'Clock pm. every day until further notice
Complaint Is made by dwcllers In the
neighborhood OF Union and fernando
streets that n gang OF mischicyous boys
amusc themselves nightly by removing
gates from their positions. Tho police
should investigate.
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Ono reliable merchant In every town trib.
uiary 20 Memphis TO knock out all compe-
ttion by taking the agency Of the world.
renowned Straiton 4 Storms New York
cigars and Geo. T.. Lies & CO.. celebrated
Bunos. Your ncighbor can't get the goods,
M We will only sell 10 one merchant In
each town. We solicit a sample order.
i. SAhHisoS x CO..
Sole Distributing Agents,
Memphis. Tenn.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-06-28
NEWS sroRR.Housn CLOSED.

The BurRomastcr Voluntarily Retlres
From Business as n News Dispenser.
The Burgomaster Is weary Of newspaper
reporters.
Once upon time they were all. indi-
vidually and collectively, jointly and sew.
orally, his ever welcome visitors.
lie would lose an hours sleep, miss n
banquet, a german or a cornerstone laying
to take whirl with them.
Tho fruits Of those halcyon days have
become material for ancient history.
what occupies your mind today, out
OF which an item can DO wrought was
an inquiry that mover failed 20 bring forth
n lengthy discourse, containing ideas, facts
and flashes Of humor which the public
pandcred and laughed over What il the
case now7 81 don't know anything AT
all, In yexcd tones and impatient man.
ner. All Of which demonstrates that the
Burgomaster and newspaper reporters
have severed their pleasant relations.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-06-28

MIDSUMMER edition Of tho London
Wuaruiod Graphic Is very fine this year.
This " only two extra editions Of tho
Mus and Graphic, which have Emo colorod
plates. Mansford has Just imported tho
first supply.
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ro.ionlee In.perlor. To no nemo,.a.

WASHINGTON, juno 20. --Postmatcr-Gen-
eral Dickinson today ordered the removal
Of twenty postoffco inspectors, In various
parts Of the country, 10 take effect Juno
30 This WIS made necessary by the re-
duced appropriation for this service for tho
fiscal year beginning July !. Ten others
will be removed shortly.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-06-28

CIR up clubs for Tng WEEKLY ArrzAL
and secure one Of the liberal cash prizes
offered.
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u.aian. ON the wsrpssh.

II IL reported from the reservation that
an attack upon Fort Harris IL threatened
by some hostile Indians. They claim that
their nations are cut Short as also their
supply Of yellow Label Cigars.
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pmsE MaIlo. 25 cenls a boLlIe.

THr Grooeri picnic will DO held Thurs.
day at woodlawn park. Take the green
car line.
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Tho rev. .. msnr, sm,,ns IN.

NV York, Juno June 20.-The Rev. J..
Henry smyihe, ID, LII. D., regent Of
the Grant university AT Athens, Tenn, Is
lying dangerously III nj the Windsor ho-
tel this city
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-06-28

srRSouELD, o.. Juno 2G.-J. W. Mac
beth, wealthy citizen sovcn,y.hye ycars
old, was arrested this afternoon for en-.
bcEzlng $1,000 pension money from his
sister,
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-06-28

UsE Syrup Of Pruncs for constipation.
For salo by all druggists.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-06-28

TxLrruoxE your onions for Brick 10 John
Cubbins Telephone ~.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-06-28

Tns RisIns Sun baking powder Is tho
bcst. Tvit, -
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-06-28

marauders are only catching cold, but
he has laid the matter before the police all
the same.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-06-28

Ralph Gaby and J. @. Young engaged
In pugilistic encounter ON Bealo street,
near Shelby, yesterday afternoon. Officer
Wolf happened along while the battle was
nj its best, and marched the Young gladia.
tors OF 10 the station-house. With the
exception of black eve for each no harm
was dop-- They left collaicmls for their
appearance before tho burgomaslcr this
morning.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-06-28

Workmen win commence In few DAYS
rcmodeling the old building at tho south.
west corner Of Second and Washington
streets, preparatory 10 occupancy by the
city ~ court and statlon.housc. This
VIII be great Improvement on the old
trap now used for such purposes.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-06-28

f. II. Tate. Of the Home DaiY com.
pany, swore out a warrant against Ed
lawson Yesterday before Squire Barry.
The warrant charges that lawson, who is
driver OF the company's wagon, has got
ten hold OF large number Of milk tickets
and sold them 10 customers, putting tie
money in his own pocket. Of course the
company continues TO furnish milk, but II
looks as II the outstanding tickets would
never be taken up.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-06-28

:. hessrs: John X. Speed, Joseph w. Al
lison and Others resilient along Adams
street. near Dunlap. have complained 20
Mr. X Z. Graves, 81 the Dohlcn.Iiuse
Ice company, that nnprinciplcd parties
steal the ice len NJ their houses In the
early morning. Mr.. Graves ays the
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1888-05-25

Bond, w. H. Jones. J. D. Bateman.
Geo. II. Coke, A. J. Bateman, Louis
Levy, w. H: Cofheld, ]. L. Roger
son, Thos. Thompson, W. J. Leary,
Jr., w. G. Jones, G. S. Vann, 7. M.
Jones and A. II. Mitchell as dele
gates to the County Convention
which meets in Edenton, Saturday,
tomorrow May 10th.
Messrs. Woodard Bros. have
purchased the lot between the dwell.
ing of Mrs. Lemett and the law office
of Pruden & Vann. upon which they
will soon erect large store. The
building will be 40 IS feet and as
feet high, built of Galvanized Corfu
gated iron. the front of which will be
40 feet high and covered with Metallic
shingles. Mr.. Theo Ralph has been
awarded the contract, who informs
US that he will commence work in
June. The building will also have
one large elevator.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1888-05-25
"DECORATION DAY"

The years that have elapsed since the
close of the civil war have served To
obilterate all sectional feeling, and u
united and prosperous nation joins in
Keeping green the graves of all its
beloved dead. 1t is IN this spirit that
the publisher of the NEW YORK FAMILY
STORY PAPER has had written a thrilling
and pathetic romance, peculiarly applo-
pirate to this national holiday. emitted
Falthful Leonore; or, His Grave Kept
Green" In the same paper will be
found weekly instalment of the Life
and Adventures as a Snowman of Z. T.
Barnuln," written by himself, and
equaiiy Interesting TO The young folks
DIS we'll AS heads of families. These are
rare literary treats, ami those OF our
readers ho are not already enjoying
them " III do we'll to OBTAIN No. 766 of
LIE NEW YORK FAMILY STORY PAPER of
their newsdeaier or send direct to the
publisher, Munro s Publishing House,
Nos "a and 90 Vandewater Street, New
York, and receive the paper four months
tor ONE DOLLAR, postage free.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1888-05-25
CLOSING OF MAILS AT P. OFFICE

Northern and local daily Except Sun
day. via n. 5. r. r. closes las D. M
Through Northern and Southern daily
Except Saturday closes 9p. IN.
Southern and Eastern, all points on
Roanoke River and Williamson and
Rocky Mount Railroad z. O., CLOSES l:l5
p. M.
Southern and local, all points on the
Chowan River, Monday, "Wednesday
aud Friday, closes p. III.
Through Registered mail to No: folk,
Va. daily (except Sunday closes / 80
p. m.
Money Order business, from 8 a. m. 8,
to i p. III. L. l.. BkINKLEY, IN,
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1888-05-25
.Auctioneor.

am appointed by the County Com
missioners as regular auctioneer Of
Chowan county, and will be pleased to
serve the public when called upon.
TERMS: On real estate II per cent. On
chattle property and live stock % per
cent. Mileage 5 Cts. extra.
will be found at NV store on Main
street at any time. Gail on me. l will
treat you right.
May II, 1888. A. J. BATEMAN.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1888-05-25
Notice.!

The Great Western
Feather RenOvating Company
Have located one Of their machines in
this city, and are now prepared to-
rsnovate and clean feather beds at
reasonable rates.
The chance to have feathers rem
Ovated is rare: improve
the opportunity.
One Of their cavassers will ,all on
YOU soon.
As to the reliability of this compa-
nv and its agents. and to the quality
Of work they do. you are respectfully
referred to the following gentlemen. "A
few of the many for whom they have
done work:
R. T. Hodges. Sheriff of Beaufort
county, n. &.
Capt. r. F. Jones, Agent for Clpdes' S.
:. Co., Washington. y. G..
Or. Jno: Mcdonald, Washington, N. {.
DR.. D. 7. Taylor, -
DR.. J. F. Gallagher,
Rev. Nat Harding, County Supt. Of
Public Instruction,
Rev. w. r. Ware, Z"
Rev. r. b. Windley. -
A; Burgess, Furniture Dealer and
Real Estate Agent. -
Washington Gazette, -
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1888-05-25
"More rain, more grass"

mOro rain, more grass.
Notice change in Dixon's lad"
Ice for sale, day or night at R. B.
Hayes.
Overshoes and stills are very
appropriate.
Sorry to hear Of the illness of Mr..
E. w. Burton.
r. B. Hayes has Ice for sale day
or night.
The rain has been very damaging
to the crops. we hear.
Miss Sarah Morris, of Plymouth, is
visiting Mrs. E. S. Brinkley.
The Methodists are holding a week
of prayer this week at their church.
Machine Oils, of the finest quality,
at Bateman's for sc and 1Oc. Try it.
The Great Feather Renovating
company are doing a good business
here.
Several other pic.nics we hear, will
be held by our citizens at some early
date.
Most all of our net fishermen have
pulled OUT and ''hung up for this
season.
Rev. Ernest Stevens will preach in
the Methodist church at E. City on
Sunday.
It pays to insure your live stock.
j. A. Harrell is agent for a good
company.
The Black Diamond Quartette
gave an entertainment in Edenton
this week.
Our town this week is filed with
strangers. What's up! Are they
railroad menS
RObt. Manning, Esq, formerly of
this city, now Of Plymouth, is with
Moses Jehreys.
For lame back, side or chest, use
Shiloh Porous Plaster. Price 25 cents. |
Sold by Hooper & Co.
Just received at Woodland Bros, 40 |
tubs and 10 tierces choice Family |
Lard-Baltimore prices.
Group, wHooPING COUGH and Bron-
chitis Immediately relieved by Shilohs
cure. Sold by Hooper & co.
Tonight grand excursion comes
down on Str. Chowan from Franklin,
Va. on its way to Plymouth.
Watches, Clocks and Jewelry of
all kinds, also fancy Candies and
Fishing Tackle, at Bateman's.
Rev. J. T. Whitley will preach Il
Sunday morning and night at the
Methodist church in this place.
Mr.. Charles Boas, formerly with
o. Newman, has gone into business
With his brother. on Cheap Side.
Mr.. w. B. Deans, principal owner ,
of the Feather Renovating company,
passed through this city Tuesday.
SHnoH's Cough and consumption {
cure is sold by us on guarantee. 1t s
cures consumption. Sold by Hooper
& Co.
Rev. r. B. Drane left on Monday :
night last to attend the Convention {
Of East Carolina Dioces at Fayette. {
vile.
Excursion season has opened. /
Sunday the Str. Mccall will carry
IN excursion from this city to <. i
City. n
We added quite q number of new {
subscribers to our already large list &
his week. Welcome to our new I!
friends. t.
We hear Of other troubles at Rocky -
Hook this week. Why don't our =,
Rocky Hook correspondent report !,
he newss What's become of "Jake"f .
Eh!
Mr.. W. 7. Barrett, formerly with c
'. Schultz. of Elizabeth City, 10 now Il
nth Mr. y. Newman at this place. al
DIR. Barrett is q clever. polite and NJ
Geo mmodating gentleman, and we m
Welcome him in our midst. II
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DEN. STATE Elk. COMMITTEE.

RALEIGH, N. c., May 81, 1888.
At the request of members Of the
Democratic State Executive Committee
the meeting appointed for the Goth
inst, will be held at p. M, instead of
IL M, as stated in the notices given.
r. II. BATTLE, Oh m, &c.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1888-05-25
office For Rent.

We offer the front room over our
Drug Store for rent for Office or other
business purposes at moderate price
by the month or year.
HOOPER & co.
April, 1888. EpESToN, y. &.
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PROVO POINTS.

THE HOME Company produced "Won
ington's Birthday.
THE WEATHER has been fine, farmers
have been busy, ant business quite
lively during the past week.
Work WAS commenced on Monday,
clearing away the rubbish preparatory
to building high fence around the lot
where the b. Y. Academy once stood.
WASHINGTON BIRTHDAY was observed
in an appropriate manner, the stores
and other places of business being
closed; the silver band played some
patriotic airs. and even deputy marshals
and lawyers observed the day as un-
suitable for business. They couldn' t
tell lie.
TIE YOU'VE peoples associations gave
concert in the Fourth Ward assembly
room on Monday night, which
was pronounced grand sue
cess by those who participated.
We understand the entertainment
will be peated Tor the benefit of those
Of us who were unable to attend, either
on account of olher business or being
crowded out.
THE YOUNG peoples dramatic club OF
Provo, gave its first perormnace last
night 10 large and enthusiastic audi
ence. The play presented was The
Romance of PoLr Young Man, and
the members have every reason to be
encouraged by the successful presenta-
ton of their Initiatory piece. Quite q
sensation was caeated behind the scenes
when 1t was found that certain part
of the prompter's book was missing, but
happily the missing portion was passed
over without any serious hitch. We
expect to ht ar more OF the CLUB in the
near future.
The GARD of directors of the Provo
Canyon Wagoq Road Company met on
Thursday ght 10 take steps towards
making some needed Improvements ID
the road. 1t is understood that con-
tract will be let to make about three
miles of new road to avoid the Pole
Canyon hills, over which people have
been compelled to travel for many
years. B.
PROVO, February 25. 1888.
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TUE CHINESE HORROR.
More Details Of the Yellow
River Disaster.
TIE PRESIDENTIAL PARTY
A Tempting OfOr - Capital Chips =
Down With the DOCK = The
Tornado General
Destruction in China d.

BAN FRANCISCO, February 25.-The
steamer SIN Pablo arrived from Hong
Kong and Yokohama this morning.
China papers announce the death of
Gideon z. Nye, United States vice.
consul at Canton. He was the oldest
foreign resident IN China, having gone
there in 1888. He amassed fortune of
about Sc, COO 900, and afterwards lost it
all. At the time of his death he was
writing a history of Chinas relations
with foreign powers.
Smallpox continues to spread in
Hong Kong About $50 deaths occurred
during January.
Few additional details are givtn of
the second disaster at Yellow River,
which occurred on December 4th, and
resulted in the drowning of three man
darins and 4 1000 Chinese laborers. The
men were at work at the time, re-
pairing the damage caused by
the previous floods, and 1000 bamboo
RATS had been laden with stones in
order to form breakwater, but the
RATS with all the workmen upon them
were engHlfed as soon as they reached
the middle of the river.
Great suffer- -.g is reported from the
flooded districts. Cold weather came
on and the whole country was soon
flooded over, making it impossible Tor
boats to reach the villages. Ia all
large cities. huts have been erected by
the authorities for the accommodation
of the sufferers. Between thirty and
forty thousand are being thus housed
and fed in the city of Chochia Kin.
The whole country is sad spectacle,
and stories of suffering and restitution
come from every direction. 1t is esti-
mated that %, 900 stacks of millet stalks
will be needed to stop the great gap,
each stack requiring fifty large carts to
bring it to the spot. 80 far the utmost
exertions have not succeeded in COL
Letting more than thirty stacks a day.
8 100000 taels have already Eeen ex-
pended on the repairs.