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Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-02-06
JOHN SMITHS MODEST PETITION.
He Wants Double Appropriation to Hold
Courthouse Down-Also Balloon.

He Wants a Double Appropriation to Hold
Courthouse Down-Also Balloon.
WASHINGTON, February A. President
protein Ingalls,, to-day, laid before the Sen.
ate the following petition:
TO the Honorable Senate and House OF
Representatives: Your humble petitioner
would respectfully beg that your honorable
body pass the bill introduced by Senator
Butler, empowering the commissioners OF
Whitman county, Washington territory. to
issue bonds not to exceed $1O0, 900, to
build a courthouse and Jail in the town OF
Colfax. Now your petitioner most humbly
prays that you double the dose and give
them the privilege to raise $500, 900. 1t
will take this amount to keep the county
seat down in this hole. And while you are
a boutit, give US $50. 900 to build balloon
to get down to the county seat, and your
petitioner will ever pray.
[Signed.] JOHN SMITH.
The petition was referred to the commit
tee on territories.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-02-06
The Crown Prince a Suicide.

LONDON, February lit is officially an
nounced that Grown Prince Rudolph OF
Austria committed suicide by shooting
himself on the head with a revolver. An
autopsy of the remains of the.Crown Prince
found large wound in the side of the
head, which must have caused instant
death. A revolver, with one chamber
empty, was found on the bedside close to
the right OF the dead prince. The "Pan
Mall Gazette" is privately informed that
his own life or fight duel
with the brother of a princess OF one of
the highest Austrian families, whom he
had seduced. A scene ensued, because
the doctors refused to sign certificate
to the effect that he died Of apopIexy.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-02-06
The Case Against the Stakeholder.

The case of Gwin vs.. Pincus came up on
adjournment yesterday ill Justice Hopkins
court. The pending motion to dismiss for
defective service was overruled. Mr.. Hal
dorm, defendants counsel, took exceptions.
He then moved to have written acceptance
of service and waiver Of time stricken out
of the summons, which was also overruled
and exceptions taken. The case was then
adjourned 10 Wednesday next at o'clock.
A subpoena was issued to defendant to ap-
pear on that date and bring with him the
papers relating to the wager between
Messrs. Gwin and Haldorn and especially
those making him the judge of the bet.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-02-06
WHOLE NO. $50
A REMARKABLE STORM.
SO FILLING THE AIR WITH ELEC-
TRICITY THAT 1T STOPS WATCHES.

Overturning Buildings in Nebraska-A
School Building Wrecked, and Many
Pupils Injured-A Teacher Likely to
Die-Remarkable Variations in Tenn
perature in Manitoba-High Winds
and Cold Weather.
LINCOLN, Neb., February "A heavy
gale prevailed all over Nebraska, to-day,
starting at 2 o'clock this morning, at
Alliance and reaching this city at about
a. m. Considerable damage was done in
the western part Of the state dwellings be-
ing unroofed and trees blown over.
At Arapahoe number of small build
ings were blown down. but iniuring no one.
At Hastings the central school building
was wrecked, three persons being severely
injured SO that recovery is impossible. One
OF the pupils in the Hastings schoolwas
killed outright; one other was injured SO
that he
WILL PROBABLY DIE,
and the teacher, Miss Aldrich, was fatally
injured.
Lie seorm Wds WluespTe;lu, DuU Reports
SO far received confine serious results to the
places mentioned. Lincoln escaped with q
few cornices being blown away and few
outbuildings overturned.
The storm was an electrical disturbance.
Many watches and clocks in this city stop.
ped at about 9 O'Clock in the morning.
GREAT RANGES OF TEMPERATURE.
ST. PAUL, February 4.-To-night's re-
ports from all over the Northwest are to
the same effect. although over in Manitoba
there appears one popularity OF the tenn
perature. At Winnipeg the mercury, at 1
o'clock, reached 80 degrees below zero,
while at Calgary it recorded 3S above.
Reports from other places are like unto
the same, the change being noticed. How
ever, the mercury is generally below zero,
being just under that point IN this city at
midnight.
Heavy northern winds are also reported,
the velocity ranging from light breezes to as
much as sixty miles her hour.
The coldest weather is experienced in
many cases where the winds are highest,
but the wind is subsiding as cold grows
more intense.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-02-06
BalfOur Saws He Didn't Saw So,

DUBLIN. February 4.-Balfour says he
did not use the language attributed to hill
by Sections messenger. In fact he did not
ses the messenger at all, and the conversa-
tion relative to O'Brien took place between
Balfour's secretary and the messenger.
The jail officials at Clonmel deny that
O'Brien is speechless; on the contrary, he
is quite well.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-02-06
FIFTEEN ROUNDS AND A DRAW.
A Lively Fistic Encounter ut the "Modern
Athens" Last Night.

BosToN, February Aloe Lannon of
South Boston and Godfrey, the well known
colored pugilist of this city, fought 15-
round battle with four-ounce gloves, to.
night, for purse OF 81 900. John L. Sui
livan acted as referee. ..
There was much bad temper shown by
both men, and much clinching was done. In
the fourth round Lannon apparently had
his opponent whipped, but he failed to fol-
low his advantage.
For the last five rounds Godfrey showed
to better advantage, but both men were
weak, and their blows did very little execu-
tion.
At the end OF the fifteenth round Lennon
expressed q desire to continue, az the un-
derstanding arrived at previous to the
fight, was that in case neither contestant
was knocked out at the end OF the fifteenth
round, the match should be declared a draw,
and the referee 80 declared it.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-02-06
HIS LIFE CRUSHED OUT.
VIOLENT DEATH OF HON. ". g. NC
oORMICK OF MLsSOULA COUNTY.

While Endeavoring to Stay the Roof ON
one of His Ranch Buildings, the High
Winds Sweep the Structure Away-Mr.
Mccormick Found Crushed, Bleeding
MIssoULA. Mont, February 4.-[Special
to the Miner.]-A gloom was thrown over
this community. this morning, by the sad
and startling news that Major Washington
G. Mccormick was dead.
Yesterday few of his friends learned
that he had been injured by q fall during
the day at Stevensville, but no one sus-
pected anything serious. At about Z
O'Clock last evening q special train with
physicians and Mrs. Mccormick left here
for Fort Owen, the home Of the deceased,
arriving there shortly after 8 o'clock and
finding that Mr.. McCormick had expired
at about 5 p. m.
It seems that during heavy gale, yes
terday, the roof on one OF the buildings on
the ranch became loosened. and Mr.. Nc
Cormick assembled to weight them down,
when heavy gust raised the roof from the
entire structure, carrying the deceased with
it, distance of forty feet, falling heavily
upon the frozen ground. When rescued
from the debris he was found to be uncon-
scious, in which condition he remained un-
til his death.
Examination showed that one leg was
broken near the thigh and the skull frac-
turod NV tho terrihle fall
SKETCH OF HIS LIFE.
Major Mccormick, or WASH" as he was
familiarly called, was one OF the oldest
residents and largest property-hoIders in
the town of Missoula, and his untimely
death has cast gloom over the the whole
community. He was for many years the
leading political figure OF Missoula county.
He was born in Indiana in 1885, and ad-
mitted to the bar in 1854. In 1857 he
migrated from his home to Utah, where he
was appointed attorney-general and chief
justice. During the mining excitement OF
1868 he came to Montana, where
be had ever since resided. In
1865 he was elected to the
Legislature from Madison county, and was
secretary of the first Democratic conven-
ton held in Montana. He represented
county in the territorial legisla-
tute three consecutive terms, 1875, TT
'78. He was also member of the con.
convention which met in Janu-
ary, 1884.
He married Miss Kate Higgins a sis
ter OF Captain c. H. Higgins. OF this place,
by which union there are seven children,
two of whom are grove up.
The remains will be brought here to.mor- |
row, and the funeral will take place in Mis-. |
soula, Wednesday.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-02-06
Fifteen Hours in a Bank Vault.

New HAVEN, Conn.,, February 2.-Benia-
mia C. Lum, bookkeeper at the New Haven
savings bank, was accidentally locked up
in the big bank vault, yesterday afternoon,
the vault was opened for business, this
morning, when he came out, where he
could get fresh air. He was decidedly
hungry, but none the worse for his close
confinement.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-02-06

PHILADELPHIA, Pa, February 2.-Prose-
cutor Jenkins OF Camden, N, j., stated Of
ic:ally to-day that, after a conference with
the physicians who examined into the case.
he was satisfied that the injuries to Miss
Risenhart, the Cooper Hospital nurse,
were self.inficted, and that he, as a law Of
ficer OF the county, would not continue the
investigation any further.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-02-06
Strangers Away From Home,

A sensible exchange says: "Be polite to
the stranger who is here. If he stops you
on the street and asks you where certain
street is, tell him. Go with him ifyou have
time and show it to him. 1.-The asks what that
building is tell him the whole truth. Don't
tell him that you own it, or that you own
anything. Be good to him. He Is away
from home and appreciates politeness IN
the man who lives in the town. Don't
laugh at the stranger. You have not always
bo.D sma RI yourself"
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-02-06

passed the Senate, as it was not the OBJ
iect OF the colony to antagonize the gov
ernment il they could possibly avoid it.
Pawnee Bill did not like the idea OF post
poning the raid. but agreed to consider the
matter, and, in the meantime, the raiders
will change their post Of operations from
Arkansas City and Hunnewell, to this
city.
1t is expected Pawnee Bill will arrive
here, Monday, with q large crowd. Set
tiers and citizens are wild with enthusiasm.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-02-06

A Worlds Congress of Labor Interests.
New YORK, February 4.-The Herald"
says congress of workingmen OF every
shade of opinion, from the conservative
trades unionist, to the most radical anar.
chist, will be held in Paris during the ex-
position, to form a worldwide union for
the advancement of the cause OF labor. 1t
is expected to have most potent results.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-02-06
Terrible Railway Disaster in Belg

Terrible Railway Disaster in Belgium.
BRUSSELS, February "A terrible rail-
way accident, occurred, to-day, near
Groen. A train bound from Brussels
for Nonurs struck pillar Of a bridge,
causing the bridge to collapse. The train
was carried down with it and completely
wrecked. Fourteen persons were killed
outright and fifty others injured.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-02-06
Tho General Opinion on this Subject.

From the Bozeman Register: The
Helena Herald" disclaims any intention
on the part OF that journal to be consoi-
dated with the Record" and says the re-
mort is current on the street in Helena
that the "Record" will presently pass into
the hands of new management. II the
present imbecile editor is retained under
the new regime OF the RECORD, 1T 10 SAFE
to saw that that sheet will soon pass in its
checks.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-02-06
A DISASTER IN OMAHA.

Walls of a Building Blown Down-Six
Persons Killed and Many Injured.
OMAHA. February "A high wind, this
afternoon, blew down large section of the
east wall of Max Meyers brick building,
corner of Farnam and Eleventh streets.
The front was recently Quilted by fire.
completely wlecking two buildings to the
east.
Six people were killed and number in
iured. The dead are: Edward Olsons and
Michael Martin, laborers; Thomas Hous-
ton, clerk; Boyer. ST., member of Boyer &
Co., safe dealers; Rudolph Mitchell, insur.
ance agent.
Those most seriously injured are: G.
q. Silver, E. A. Phillips, George Searles,
Charles Blake. Charles Caesar, and John
Jackson.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-02-06
A Big Railroad Contract With Chilli.

MoNTEAL, February 2.-Jas. Ross, who
built some of the most difficult sections OF
the Canadian Pacific Railroad, including
the Rocky Mountain and through Selkirk,
and also portions OF the Short Line, has
taken several contracts with the Chilian
government for the construction OF about
700 miles of railway, involving an outlay
of about $22, 900, ,OOO., The contemplated
lines are to be built for the purpose of
opening up the country.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-02-06

Death of Mary n. Fiske, Dramatic Writer.
New YORK, February 4.-Mary II. Fiske,
the we'll known dramatist and theatrical
writer, died this morning of pneumonia.
She was the wife of Stephen Fiske, the dra
matte editor OF the "Spirit OF the Times"
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-02-06
A Bad Fire at Denver.

DENVER, February 2.-The old Musee
building on Seventeenth and Lawrence
streets, recently occupied by the Ft.' Scott
Hardware Company, was burned this morn
ing at 3 O'Clock. The loss on the building,
which was owned by Peter Gomery, is $780,
900; insurance unknown. The loss to the
hardware company is $50, 900; insured for
$40. Fitzpatrick & Co.'s furniture house
adjoining was damaged by water to the
amount Of $500. 1t is supposed the fire
originated in the heating apparatus in the
basement.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-02-06
Hard to Kill Some People,

DENVER, February 2.-Walter Ives, the
ten-year old son of the fire warden, this
city, fell from the top OF the new eight
story building, to-day. He first struck the
telephone wires, then rebounded to a
horses back in the middle OF the street.
He was picked up with both legs and one
shoulder broken. Physicians say he will re-
cover.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-02-06
A Lighthouse for Oregon.

WASHINGTON, Februory 2.-Representa-
tive Davis from the committee on COM
merce, to-day. reported favorably bill
providing for the establishment of light
house at or near The mouth OF Sinlaw River,
at cost of not to exceed $4,000,
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-02-06

No Action Yet on Territorial Admission.
WASHINGTON, February 2.-The House
Committee on Territories was to have
taken q final action ON the admission OF
Utah. and on the omnibus bill for the ad-
mission OF Idaho, Wyoming and Oregon,
but no meeting was held and the matter
will be considered Wednesday.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-02-06
Mexico Encourages a Girantic

Mexico Encourages a Gigantic Monopoly
Sr. LOUIS, February 2.-U. A. Haven and
John J. Haddy have received from the
Mexican government, papers conceding
them 20 years exclusive privilege to manu-
facture and furnish water and gas to ali
the cities in Mexico. The company is
the Union Light, Fuel & Gas Co. OF Ameri-
ca, with a capital stock of $5,0OO,O00.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-02-06
Thew Want Higher Prices for Coal.

SHAMoKIN, Pa, February 2.-The Burk
Ridge, Burnside, Bear Valley, and North
Franklin numbers one and two collieries,
owned by the Reading Co., have suspended
operations indefinitely, owing to demoral-
ization in the coal trade. Four thousand
men are idle.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-02-06
No Election in West Virginia Yet.

CHARLESTON, W. Va, February AT the
joint session, to-day, of the general assem-
bly,, there was but one ballot taken for
United States Senator, and it resulted:
Kenna 80, Goff 3s, 8. P. Howey, Union
Labor, 3; Judge Brannan 1. Whole num-
Der votes cast 81; necessary to choice Al.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-02-06
pr;.,sh so,d;ars CHARGING an Iri

British Soldiers Charging an Irish Crowd.
New YORK, February 4.-Father Nc
Fadden, arrested yesterday at the time
Police Inspector Martin was killed, was
taken to Kenny under strong escort to-
day. The crowd cheered the priest on his
arrival. The military charged the crowd
with fixed baonets and dispersed it.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-02-06
Rsanties of Eneland,s Coercion Laws.

DUBLIN, February 2.-Father Marrinan,
Castle Connell, was sentenced to five weeks
Imprisonment, to-day, for offenses under
the crimes act.
Constable Clifton, OF Killdejstart, re-
signed, as protest against the harsh treat
ment of O'Brien by the prison officials at
Clonmsl
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-02-06
Something of Traveller Himself.

INDIANAPOLIS, February 4.-Petitions are
being circulated by the travelling men OF the
United States, in every state, asking for
the appointment on the Interstate Com
mission of M. Pickering OF Philadelphia,
the president OF their national associa-
tiOn.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-02-06
Where is Florida's Missing Messenger i?

WASHINGTON, February 2.-The electoral
vote OF Florida is the only one not received
by President pro tenn. Ingalls,, within the
time fixed by law for the messengers to
present the packets to him, in accordance
with the new law on the subject ofcounting
the electoral vote. Secretary Bayard,
upon being notified Of the delinquency, ap-
pointed law clerk Bryan OF the State De-
partment special messenger to secure the
vote. He started, and returned this
morning. having made the trip in very
short time, and this afternoon he handed
the vote to Ingalls,. He heard nothing OF
the missing messenger appointed by the
electors, on his trip.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-02-06
Died from Injuries on the Railroad.

SPRINGFIELD, Mo-, February 1.-Two
more of the men injured by the railroad ac-
cident, yesterday, C. F. Browning and Ed
ward Lane, engineer, died to-day. Frank
Crawford and John King are dying.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-02-06
wbv one Woman Killed Another.

NASHVILLE, Tenn, February 4.-The
"American's" special from Tullahoma,
Tenn, says that Sarah Looney, disrep-
utabIe woman, went to the home OF D..
6, Arlington, three miles from Tullahoma,
during Mr.. Arrington's absence, and on
heine refused food, killed Mrs. Arlington
by beating her with a heavy bludgeon.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-02-06
The Saloon People Held Responsible.

DARLINGTON, Wis, February 2.-G. G.
Mandel, editor Of the "Sun" newspaper at
Mount Hareb, Dane County, was called to
the door, last night, and fatally shot.
Mandel OF late has been bearing down
heavily on the saloon interests, and it is
thought the shooting is an act of revenge.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-02-06
The Same old and HorribIe STORY

SPOKANE FALLS, w. T., February 2.-Mrs.
Billinger left her two babies in the house
and went visiting. While absent the house
caught on fire and the children were burned
to death.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-02-06
An Earthquake in Missouri.

CLARKsvILLE. Mo-, February IA very
distict earthquak shock was felt here at
7:45 this morning. 1t ratified things gen.
orally, but no damage is reported. The
shock was also felt at Paynesville.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-02-06
CIeveland's Future Residence and Busi

WASHINGTON, February At is author
itative,y announced that President Cleve-
land will return to the state OF New York
to reside. on the expiration Of his term OF
office, and will resume the practice OF his
profession in New York city, having asso-
ciated himself as counsel with the law firm
of Bangs, Stetson, Tracy & Maweags.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-02-06
Earnings of the Union Pacific Road.

BosroN, February 2.-The gross earnings
of the Union Pacific for the twelve months
to December 80, were $29, ,26O, 1874, an in
crease of sos, ,O5S. Expenses ST. ; ,938. .914,
gu increase OF $13, ,317 1884. Surplus $11,-
1861 1913, a decrease OF $614 ,125.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-02-06

Choctaw claim, and for his disobedience OF
court to pay over $136, 900 OF the amount.
It directs the apprehension of Mckee
wherever found, and that he be brought to
Washington and subject to the jurisdiction
of the Supreme Court OF the district. The
matter was referred to the judiciary COM
mittee.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-02-06
A Murderer Killed While Resisting Arres

A Murderer Killed While Resisting Arrest,
ARKANSAS Cry, Kan, February 2.-The
Travellers" special from. Alfred, 1. T..
says that Charles Slime, who shot Marshal
McBllister at Purcell the 29th ult., and
fed, was killed near that place, last night,
while resisting arrest.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-02-06
The Body of Murdered Woman Found.

PHILADELPHIA, February AT about
midnight the body OF a woman aged %,
well dressed and OF respectable appearance,
was found in vacant lot in the north.
western section OF the city. On inspection
it was found that she had been shot
through the head, and that the weapon
had been held so close as to SINCE the face
with powder. Residents in the neighbor-
hood heard a shot short time before, but
paid no attention to it. George Fredericks
was arrested on suspicion, but no evidence
is found against him.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-02-06
Justice to Volunteers in the Nez Perces
War

WASHINGTON, February 4.-Senator
Mitchell introduced bill. to-day, provid.
ing that each volunteer who joined the
forces OF the United States in Oregon,
Washington Territory, or Idaho, during
tbs war with the Nez Perces Indians, shall
be paid 81 for each day of service, and
also the actual value of any horses, arms,
etc., lost by him while in the service The
pension laws are made applicable to those
who contracted wounds or disease during
the war.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-02-06
AN American's Claim Against Peru.

An Americans Claim Against Peru.
WASHINGTON, February Alt is rumored
that an effert is being made by the Secre-
tary of State to secure q settlement OF the
claim OF Victor II. McCord. an American
citizen. against the Peruvian government,
for damages to the person and property
sustained in that country in theyear 1885.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-02-06
THE OKLAHOMA BOOMERS.

Endeavoring to Get Pawnee Bill to Post
pOne His Raid for the Present.
CALDWELL, Kas., February 2.-The Ok
lahoma boomers, Harry Hill and Frank
Albright, arrived here, this evening, from
the camp OF the boomers. near Hunnewell.
Inc object OF their visit to camp was to
lntercede with Pawnee Bill, and persuade
MIN to make no move until the bill had
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-02-06
The Treatment of O'Brien at Clonmel.

DUBLIN, February 2.-The governor OF
Clonmel prison has informed O'Brien to
don the prison uniform, and il he refuses
food it will be administered artifcially.
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-02-06
The Court Wants Henry Mckee.

WAsHISGroN, February Ain the Sem
ate, to-day, Dolph introduced a joint reso-
luton in reference to the S721 900 received
by Henry Mckee as contingent for the
Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-02-06
French Crop showings Good.

PARIS, February 2.-It is officially an
nounced that the crop showings in France
are favorable and the present aspect 10
very good.