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Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1888-01-12
NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT.
Estate of ANDREW n, BAGGS, Deceased

The undersigned have been appointed and quail
fed as administrators, with win annexed, OF the
estate of Andrew H. Baggs late Of Belmont county,
deceased. ELIZABETH BAGGS,
153t HUGH L. LOE.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1888-01-12

ROBT. MowERY, of Maynard, was ar
rested by Officer Doyle ON Friday, on
complaint of Nathan Davis, for assault
and battery. Squire Linn gave him So.
and costs; paid.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1888-01-12
.HERIFF'S SALE

SHERIFF's SALE
Belmont Common Pleas
Henry Floto, ct al, Plaintiffs,
VS..
Union Flint Glass Worke, at al, Defendants.
Pursuant to an execution in the above entitled
case, issued and to me directed from the court of
common pleas Of Belmont county, Ohio will offer
for sale at public auction at the Union Flint Glass
Works at Martins Ferry, in said county, on
Monday, January 18th, 1888,
at 10 O'Clock a. IN. of said day, the following describ
ed personal property, tO-wit:
One large money safe, take as the property of the
Union Flint Glass Works, of Martins Ferry, Ohio.
Terms, Cash o. E. FOULKE, Sheriff.
152t By NJ. NJ. SCOTT, Deputy.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1888-01-12

JeIN COREY and John Powell, engin-
eers on the Baltimore and Ohio, put in
overtime enough during the month of
December to entitle them to pay for sixty
days each. No accidents.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1888-01-12

REV. J. II. UOLLINGsIE1D will assist
at communion and quarterly meeting
services next Sabbath at Warnock, and
it is probable that his pupit here will be
filled by Rev. J E. Garrett, of the Norris
town circuit
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1888-01-12

WIN. HAzLEwooD, formerly an esteem
ed resident of this place, is reported to be
lying dangerously i'll at his home in Kan
sas, with but slight prospects Of recovery
at last accounts.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1888-01-12

WIN. GARRETT, an esteemed farmer of
Wheeling township, residing about three
miles northwest of this place, died early
on Sunday morning from cancer of the
rectum, aged about 45 years. Deceased
had been suffering for some time from
the disease which terminated his life,
and went to Columbus week or tive ago,
where an operation was performed, which
promised. to lengthen his days. His
physicians required that he remain under
their treatment for a few weeks, but he
concluded that his death was near and that
he. wanted to die at home, and could
not be prevailed upon to stay. The
funeral occurred on Tuesday; interment
in the NJ. E. Cemetery at this place. A
sister is the only surviving member of
his family.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1888-01-12

THE young men who were arrested for
destroying property at the "Dutch" school
house some weeks ago were to have had
hearing In the Probate Court on Tues.
day, but owing to the illness of PFcsecut-
ing Attorney Hollingsworth, the trial
was postponed until Tuesday, 18th inst.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1888-01-12

SERVICES are being continued during
tie present week in several churches of
this place and considerable religious i'll
terest is being awakened.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1888-01-12

DON'T forget to stop and see Osborne's
new goods, al his new stand, under Ma
tiOnal Hotel.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1888-01-12
NOTICE.

NOTICE
An application will be made to the Governor Of
Ohio, esfter three weeks from the date hereof for
the pardon of George Weir, convicted at the Fall
term of the court of common pleas of Belmont
county, Ohio, 1881 of murder in the second degree
and sentenced to the penitentiary for life
Dec -, 1SS7-3t+ ADA WEIR.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1888-01-12
SALE oFLOTsIN1T.CLAIRsv

will offer atpublic sale on SATURDAY,
January IA, 1885, at l o'clock P. NJ, two
desirable lots off the north end of my
property near the Northern depot in st.
Clairsville-one fronting 60 feet on street
and running back 81 feet, and the other
56 feet frsnt by about 60 feet deep.
Terms reasonable, and made known on
day of sale. EMILY C. CRAFT.
l. n. CLARK, Auctioneer 1-5 2t.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1888-01-12
DITTSBURGH
FEMALE COLLEGE

Pittsburgh Conservatory of Music.
100 Full Muisc Lessons for $50.
Distinct Schools of Liberal Art, Music, Elocution,
Fine Arts, etc Central, healthfu twenty teachers,
moderate charges.
Next term begins January 81, 1893. Before max
ing engagemsnts elsewhere. send for new catalogue
at once to REV. A. II. N0RCROSS, ID. D.,
1Slm PrrrsBURGH, PA.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1888-01-12
FINANCIAL STATEMENT
OF THE
Belmont County Agricultural Society,

FOR THE
Year Ending December 31st, 1887.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1888-01-12

|. Mrs. MARGARET B. PARKS, widow of
the bate Rev. Hugh Parks, after long i'll
ness from disease of the liver and other
complications, died Monday morning, at
her residence on East Main street, aged
SO years.
The only relatives of deceased in this
neighborhood are two neices-the Mrs.
Robert and Ruggles Buffington-who, to-
gether with the family of Rev. Thomas
Balph and other friends ministered to her
wants during her last illness. Two sis
tiers of deceased survive her, one residing
at Beaver, Pa, who arrived here after her
death, and one at Parkersburg.
The funeral occurred at IL o'clock to-
day, Rev. Thomas Balph officiating. In
terment at Union Cemetery.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1888-01-12

Music.
s:10-Three Years Campaigning Of Private Sol
der. Rev. C. Z. Manchester, Barnesville
Second Ddy-Friddy, January nth
MORNING SESSION.
1O.Oo-Prayer. Rev. Robt. Alexander, D. D.
1015-The Dangers Threatening the Wool Grow
erS............. Hon. W. n. Cowden, Quaker City
IL :1O-The Wool Tariff and the Dangers Threaten
the Wool Grower. Hon. John Mcdowell, Can
nonsburg, Pa.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
/ 12O-Farmers' Troubles, DR. RANKIN, Linesyiile, Pa
Music-Solo by Geo. Clark, Emerson, o.
9:10-Public Duties of the Farmer. j. W. Nichols
Music.
2:4o-The Needs Of Country Schools. Miss Mary
c. Bundy, Barnesville. Music.
3:00-More Stock and Better Land. L. n. BOnham,
Oxford, o.
EVENING SESSION.
7:iO-RecitatiOn Miss Mary E. Hollingshead
Music.
I 7:2O-The Novelty of Toll Rev. ]. ". .MeGregor.
S:lO-Ohios First Century. ..... Gen. S. H. Hurst
Third Ddy-Saturddy, January 2sth.
MORNING SESSION
Rev. ]. H. Hollingshead, D. D.
Music.
a:45-Ethics. .-....-. Geo. E. Scott, Mt. Pleasant
Music.
1O:1o-Theory and Practice in Agriculture 80. e
H. Snyder, Olivett Music
10:40-Sunshine and Shadow of Farm Life - Miss
Laura 5. Clark, Emerson. Music.
II :OO-Our Main Crop. L. N. Bonham
AFTERNOON SESSION.
I:20-Address Hon .Iohn 4 Rnoham
Music.
2:20-A Farmers Wife's Experience. Mrs Ella
Snyder, Olivett. Music.
2 :45-Some Mistakes Moses Did Not Make =. Rev.
j. W. McGregor, Oxford.
speakers will notice time allowed by pro-
gramme, and not encrOach on the time of other
speakers. j. II. DENHAM, President.
j. B. MCMECHAN, Secy.
l 12-td HENRY MORGAN, Treas.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1888-01-12

On the I'd inst. Jesse Williams, about
IS years of age, son of Isaac Williams,
farmer residing in Wayne township,
about six miles south of Belmont, with
several companions was out hunting. A
rabbit was shot and wounded, but crept
into hole among some rocks. Young
Williams rested his gun against a stump
and began removing stone and throwing
them back, when one of them struck the
hammer of the gun and discharged it
The charge of shot took effect in his un-
der jaw, shivering it almost to shreds and
carrying off aportion of the bones. After
the injury, with the assistance of his COM
panions, the unfortunate young man
walked nearly a mile, to his home, where
he received medical attention. At last
accounts he was living, and taking food
through rubber tube.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1888-01-12

TAIhI UIN I NOHUUL DISIhICI.
Report of Fairpoint School Dist No. y
Wheeling township, for the month ending
January 6, 1888.
Number of days school was in session
20; number of pupils enrolled for the
month AZ; average daily attendance AZ;
average per cent of attendance 8915; No.
perfect in attendance %; Number of tardy
marks 80; Names of pupils perfect in at
tendance: Jennie Moore, Carrie Moore,
Ella Watson, Lodalee Patton, Annie Clipp
Jessie Anderson, Lizzie Anthony, Walter
Watson, Clyde Amos, Glenn Ferguson,
Milford Abel, Alph Harden, Blaine Clipp,
Wilber Clipp, Park Patton, Eddie Antho-
ny, Harvey Love, Rob McCracken, Mallie
McCracken, Will Watson, James Watson,
Pearl Jackson.
y n MINTTER Taachar
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1888-01-12

First tDdy-Thursddy, January 26th.
MORNING SESSION
I0:O0-Prayer. Rev. Thos. Balph, D. D
I0:15-Address of Welcome. :. Pres.t j. H. Denhan
II :Oo-........ ORGANIZATION
Huntsville gazette., 1888-01-07
CABINET RECEPTIONS.

I The Homes OF the Heads of the State
Treasury, War, Navy and Post Office De-
partments Open for the Reception of Call
ers-Mrs. Speaker Carlisle Also Among
Those who Received.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 3.-Five of the seven
Cabinet officers kept open house yeste
day. At noon the diplomatic corps were
entertained at breakfast at the residen ce
of the Secretary of State, who with his
daughters left the White House shortly
before that hour. Secretary Bayard and
his daughters, Mrs. Warren, Misses Mamie,
Florence and Louise Bayard, assisted by
Miss Christine Macomb, Miss Alice
Maury and Miss Sitgreaves, received the
foreigners. Daylight was excluded and
the suit of parlors was gas-lighted. There
were flowers, and pleasant air of the
genuine hospitality for which Mr.. Bay
ards home has always been marked, diff
fused itself with their fragrance. In the
dining room the table was adorned with
smilax an flowers, and subs tantial hot
and cold luncheon, with wines, punches
and ices was served. After two O'Clock a
general reception was held lasting until
late in the afternoon.
Secretary and Mrs. Fairchld's recep-
ton began upon their return from the
Presidents reception. Mrs. Fairchild
was assisted by her mother, Mrs. Linck.
laen; Mrs Thompson, wife of the assis
tant secretary Of the Treasury; Mrs. John
Stebbins of Cazenovia, n. Y; Miss Schuy-
Ter, Of New York. and Miss Tuckerman.
Mrs. Endicott was unable to 60 to the
White House with the secretary and
Miss Endicott, on account of a recent
sprain, which made her unable to stand
for any length of time. She received,
however, at home, after two o'clock, as
sisted by the secretary and Miss Endicott
and Miss Gardner of Boston.
Secretary Whitney and Mrs. Whitney
were at home at 80 p. M, when they re-
ceived the Navy Department officials, who
breakfasted with them by special invita-
ton. Mrs. Whitney was assisted by the
wives and daughters of Navy Depart
ment bureau chiefs and other ladies.
The Postmaster General and Miss
Villas received informally for an hour or
so on returning from the White House.
Mr.. Villas brother al his wife Mr.. and
Mrs. E. P. Villas, of Madison, Wis, who
are guests at the White House, were with
them.
Secretary Lamar's wife, being out Of
town, and the family having given up
housekeeping, there were none to do the
honors of the day for the Secretary of the
Interior.
There was no reception at the residence
of Attorney General Garland.
Mrs. Speaker Carlisle received her
friends in the Riggs parlors from two
O'Clock. Her assistants were Mrs. James
e. Campbell, of Ohio, Mrs. Morrison, Of
Illinois, Mrs. breckenridge, Of Kentucky,
Mrs. Mcdonald, of Indiana, Miss Brecken-
ride, Miss Queen, Miss Hand and Miss
Morgan.
Huntsville gazette., 1888-01-07
LATE NEWS ITEMS.

THE Mississippi Legislature met at Jack
son on the 3D.. d. P. Porter was reelected
Secretary Of the Senate. The officers of
the House are: c. B. Mitchell, of Pontotoc,
Speaker, aud E. L. Martin, of Kinds, Clerk.
THE fight for the Mexican mission has
narrowed down to James A. Mckenzie, of
Kentucky, and Gen. Bragg, of Alabama,
with the chances slightly in favor of the
! former.
THE most terrible part Of the story of
the wreck at Greenwood, KY, remains to
be told.
OSCAR CoGER, colored, was lynched at
Cherokee, Ala, on the I'd.
| THE new city council of Atlanta, Ca,
held it's first meeting on the I'd and fixed
the license to sell liquor at $1,000. The
board is composed of five prohibitionists
and ten anti -prohibitionists.
| BETWEEN 100000 and 100000 bushels
of coal were shipped from Cincinnati and
| Louisville on the Sd. This is the first ship
ment to lower ports since last June.
| A SHOOTING affray took place at New
Orleans ON the 1st, in which City Admins
traitor Patrick Mealy was mortally
wounded, Mike Walsh dangerously and
Daniel Markey painfully. A quarrel over
local politics was the cause
NEW fourth -class postoffice has been
established at Suggs, Madison county,
Ark, with David NJ. Boydston as post
master, also at Gattman, Monroe county
Miss, with William F. Riley as post.
master.
THE receipts of the government from all
sources during December were 500, ,325, ,2S5
and the expenditures $40, ,400,62S. leaving
net gain of receipts over expenditures
of $1S,924 SOB. Out of this net gain, how
ever, must be paid about $3,500,000 for
interest on public debt, which will leave
the actual surplus for the month 15,425,-
603.
SUCH scene as there was in the Birm
ingham, Ala, Stock Exchange on the 31st,
probably never was witnessed before in
the South. Speculative circles were agi-
tated as they have not been since the
boom, and money was offered on margin
in way worthy of Wall street.
THE Spanish Government has invited
the representatives of the United States
and the Spanish American republics 30
cooperate in the Christopher Columbus
celebration and the proposal has been
heartily adopted.
THE blizzard that visited Chicago on the
31st almost drove every body off the
streets and nearly blockaded traffic
throughout the city. The streets were de-
serted at 10 O'Clock. At that hour the in
dented in that locality.
Huntsville gazette., 1888-01-07
NEW YEARS AT WASHINGTON.

The Presidential Reception at the White
House-The Blue Parlor Ablaze with
Beautiful Decorations, Brilliant Toilets
and Gorgeous Uniforms.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 2. The principal
feature of the New Year festivities in
Washington was, as usual, the Presi-
dents reception, which, as is customary,
began with the reception of the Cabinet
at eleven O'Clock, and closed by the doors
being shut to the public at p. m. The
remarks about "Cleveland's luck" were
numerous this morning, when two days
of snow, rain and slush gave place to
cold, clear weather, and New Years day
became almost ideal in climatic condi-
tions.
At the White House the customary prep
arations had been made. The entrances
were approached by long awnings as a
protection from the cold, and in the en-
trance corridor the Marine Band was sta
toned, brilliantly uniformed surrounded
by palms and ready to play Hail to the
Chief" when the presidential party de-
scended the stairway; the patriotic airs
of various nations when the diplomatic
corps arrived; martial music to the mill
tary representatives, and operatic
cHeSUnutS" TO the people"
The state parlors had been beautifully
and gaily decorated with palms, ferns
and flowers wherevar an available space
was offered. The chandeliers were en-
twined with smiax. The corners of every
room, the window recesses and the
mantels had been converted into bowers,
in fact the skill of he florist and decorat-
or was visible in every nook and corner.
The Blue paror, in which the reception
was held. had never been more beautiful
ly decorated, with the possible exception
of that night in June when Miss Folsom
became Mrs. Cleveland.
Shortly before eleven O'Clock the Cab
met assembled, the members being ac-
companied by their wives. and proceeded
to the private portion of the house to join
in an exchange of New Year greetings
with the President and Mrs. Cleveland.
Soon after the diplomatic corps began
to arrive in their uniforms, and accom-
panied by their ladies in brilliant toll
cites. The diplomatic corps converted the
parlors into Congress Of Ma tions where
gold lace and FURNISHED helmets, gaudy
fabrics and jeweled decorations helped to
make up a scene which the spectacular
drama could not rival.
At eleven o'clock the President and his
Cabinet receiving party descended the
stairway, and took positions in the Blue
parlor, which the diplomatic corps was
then admitted, led by Minister Preston,
dean of the corps and presented by Secre-
tary Bayard.
The Supreme Court Justices and other
representatives Of the judiciary came
next in order, followed by Senators and
Representatives, army and navy officers,
department officials, organizations and
veterans and the public.
Huntsville gazette., 1888-01-07
A NEW Servian Ministry has been

a NEW S6rV1aQ HdS poCa
formed with M. Grules as Premier.
THE public debt reduction during De-
cember was SIS, 250, 900, and for he calen-
dar year 1887, $117,016,000.
THE heavy ice in the Allegheny river
almost completely wrecked one span of
the new bridge crossing the river at
Herr's Island within the Pittsburgh city
limits on the ID. The structure was iron
and cost $4,000.
A CRUCIBLE containing $50 pounds of
molten brass broke on the morning of the
Cd, in the foundry of R. Fl. g. HI. Cramp,
at Philadelphia, and the hot metal
seriously injured four men and slightly
hurt two more.
THE death near Yankton, OAK, on the
ID, of Rev. Melanathen Hoyt, aged eighty,
is reported. He was a pioneer in the
Episcopal ministry of the Northwest, for
several years pastor of the Yankton
church and Dean of Dakota.
ERICKSON, the Rush City (Minn.) wife
murderer, has confessed, asking only
that his life be spared. He is thought to
be demented, saying he killed his wife
because she made him wear shirts charged
with electricity.
The most disastrous conflagraton in the
I'd. Twenty one houses were destroyed
in the business portion of the town, in :
cluding Cornbuany's new hotel and the
Chicago Opera house. The loss is esti-
mated at 100000.
A FRIGHTFUL railroad wreck occurred
on the Cincinnati Southern railroad on the
31st near Greenwood, KY, by which sew
eral persons were killed and large num-
Der injured. The accident was caused by
the conductor mis-reading a telegraphic
order. Several of the victims were burned
to death among the debris.
UPWARDS of thirty thousand person S,
among them church dignitaries from all
parts of the world, attended the Pope's
Jubilee services at Rome on the 1st.
DooRKEEPER HURT of The House of Rep
resentatives at Washington is making a
great many changes in his force, and the
arpointees of Congressman who did not
vote for him are beng dropped uncere
| moniously.
| The receipts of the Government from all
sources during December were $29, ,325, 2S5,
and the expenditures $l0,400,6S2, leaving
net gain ofreceipts over expenditures Of
! $1S, 924, ,603, which, after paying $500, 900
| interest on the public debt, leaves a net
surplus for the month of SIS, 425,6)3.
The great objective or thirty -six-inch
| lens of the Lick telescope was success
| fully mounted at San Jose, Cal,
ON the 1st, and would have been
turned on the heavens that evening
| had the sky been clear, but it having be-
| come obscured about sundown no observa-
| tions were made.
DR.. TALMAGE announces a course of
sermons to the women of America, with
practical hints for men, the follow sub
jects among others: "The Women Who
Have to Fight the Battle of Life Alone"
| Marriage for Worldly Success Without
Reference to Moral Character" 'Is En-
gagement as Binding as Marriage?"
"Women Who Are Already Uncongenial :
ly Married." "Infuences Abroad for the
Des truction of Women" "Wifely Ambi-
ton Right and Wrong" "What Kind Of
Men Women Should Avoid" "Simplicity
as Opposed to Afectation," ''Reforma-
tion in Dress" "Plain Women" "The Fe-
male Skeptic" and christian House
| wifery."
Huntsville gazette., 1888-01-07
The January Edition OF the Naval Reg
lister.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 2.-Tbe January
edition of the Mary Register, upon which
work will soon be ordered, viii show
about the average of number Of half year
ly casualties. Since last July seventeen
naval officers have died, ten have res igned,
six have been placed on the retired list,
one has been honorably discharged, and
three have been dismissed. Over thirty
promotions resulted. The annual nom
inations to the Senate Of naval officers
who have been advanced q grade during
the recess are held up for the Pres dents
action on several cases recently reported
from the examining board
Huntsville gazette., 1888-01-07
Ashore and Breaking Up.

PROVIDENCE, R. l., Jan. 3-The schooner
W. A. Jourdan, Baltimore for Bristol, with
coal. struck near the southwest point of
Block Island at forty-five minutes past
two O'Clock Yesterday morning. tre-
mendous sea was running. The crew
were taken of in the breeches buoy by
the Block Island life saving crew. The
vessel is breaking up.
Huntsville gazette., 1888-01-07

ing by special privi-
lege within a few
yards of the Pope
during what must be
called one of the
most marvellous So
lemnities of the cent
ury. Shortly after
sday break the Italian
troops took their
stand in the long,
thin diameter Of the
Huntsville gazette., 1888-01-07
THE POPE'S JUBILEE.

An Imposing Gathering at St. Peters mt
Rome to Inaugurate the Celebration of
Pope Leo XIIPs Jubilee-Mass CeIebrat-
ed by His Holiness in the Presence of
Thirty Thousand People, Including
Church Dignitaries From All Parts of
the World.
ROME, Jan. 1.-[Copvrighted, 1883, by
James Gordon Bennett.l- II watched the
ceremonies Of the jubilee to day, remain
Huntsville gazette., 1888-01-07

THE Cleveland (O) Iron Trade Re0ieao
,laces the losses by fire to the iron. works
Of the country during tho year at ,aSl,-
600 against 81, All. 500 i'll 1856,
Huntsville gazette., 1888-01-07

The wear 1857 has added 10 wy ni'ies OF
new main line tracks TO the railway sys-
tenn of the country-the greatest single
wears record IN the history of the United
States
Huntsville gazette., 1888-01-07

THE Buoarian SObranJe mas passed
hills Authorizing the government to con-
clude treaties of commerce with all coun-
tries and 70 issue loan Of $40 600, 600 for
railway construction.
Huntsville gazette., 1888-01-07

THE resignation of the Servian Ministry
has baen accepted bv King Milan. The
re+irement ot NJ. Ristics is considered a
check to Russia.
Huntsville gazette., 1888-01-07

rrrr Massachusetts Tariff Reform
/, ,oa,,1e held its annual meeting at Boston
Il the 99tb. The banquet was brilliant
Huntsville gazette., 1888-01-07

THE Prince Of Wales has presented John
/. Sullivan with a most astounding walk
jng stick Of malacca, with huge twisted
snake for head, in massive silver, and
with its scales carefully carved.
Huntsville gazette., 1888-01-07

CAPTAIN PAYNTER and Mate Fischer of
the bark Enbleton are in prison at Sun
derland, England, under charge of mur-
derous cruelty to members of their crew
during a recent trip from San Francisco.
Huntsville gazette., 1888-01-07

COMMITTEE Of Ministers has reported
10 tbe Car justifying the Russian uni
.,orsitv students for their recent riotlngs.
Huntsville gazette., 1888-01-07

A CONCESSION has been granted by the
Mexican Government to a steamship COM
panv for a line between Now York, New
Orleans and Vera Cruz, the vessels to
touch at all Mex lean ports on the Gulf of
Mexico AMI to carrY mails.
Huntsville gazette., 1888-01-07

Most of the German rivers arc frozen
over Several of the Baltic ports, includ-
Ing Konigsburg, are closed. The southern
and western rivers are covered with drift
ing ice and it has been found necessary
to remove the pontoon bridges. Railway
traffic is greatly interrupted.