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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-02-07
Sudden Kindness.

Old man (from the head of the
stairs, harshly)-Hasn't that young
teller gone yet, Clara?
Clara-No. papa; he's in a serious
quandary. He forgot to deposit $751;
600 in the bank this afternoon, and is
nervous about carrying it with him SO
late at night.
Old man Tin softer tOne)-Tell
him to wait minute and I'll be down.
He can put it in my safe until morning.
And you'd better bring up half
dozen bottles of beer from the cellar.
Epoch.
$50 you met that old love of mine.
and she was kind enough to inquire
about my health. That's just like a
woman, you know. She broke off the
engagement because she heard | had
the consumption. Yes" replied bis
friend, ..she asked if you were dead
yet"-NeD York San.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-02-07
MURDER IN PHILADELPHIA.

The Body of Well Dressed Young Woman
Found with Bullet Hole In Her Head
PHILADELPHIA, Feb. about m1dnight
the body Of d woman, aged about %, we'll
dressed end of respectable appearance,
was found in vacant lot in the north
western portion of the city. On inspec-
tion it was found that she
had been shot through the head,
ar the weapon had been held so close
as to SINCE her face with the powder.
The residents in the neighborbood heard
the shot short time before, but paid no
attention TO il. A man named George
Fredericks was arrested on suspicion but
no positive evidence found against him.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-02-07
CONDENSED NEWS OF YESTERDAY.

Ferramelate, minister of justice of
Paris, has resigned.
j. n. Knapp, of Marquette, Michigan
failed. with liabilities from $4,000 to
$4,000.
Watertown, n. Y, was visited by fire,
and damage to the amount of $4,000 was
done to the business portion of tue city:
The deadlock at Charleston still con-
tinues so be il style No matter what
change III the weather it does not affect
that legislature.
collision between the steamer Naraid
and the British ship Kelloehau, resulted
in both going to the bottom. Twenty
four persons were drowned.
The strike among foreign sailors has
extended 20 Dublin and vessels are him
dered from sailing on account of the
difficulty of obtaining crews.
Mrs. Mary B. Fiske, wife of Il. B.
Fiske, proprietor of the New York Mir
ror, died of pneumonia yesterday. She
was widely known in dramatic literature
as THE Giddy Gusher," under which non
de plume many excellent articles pertain
Ing to the Stage We Q written.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-02-07
THE OKLAHOMA BOOMERS
PaWnee Bill and Friends are Impa
tient to Make a Raid.
White Caps in Virginia Severely Treat
Two COlOred Citizens.
Things Quiet in New York and Strik
ers are Going Back to Work.

CALDWELL, Kan, Feb. 2.-Oklahomo
Harry Hill and Frank Albright arrived
here this evening from the camp of the
BIO mers near Hunnewell. the OBJECT OF
the visit to the camp was to intercede
with Pawnee Bill and persuade him 70
make no move until the bill
had passed the senate as it
was not the object of the colony to an
tagonize the government il they could
possibly avoid it. Parnee Bill did not
like the idea of postponing the raid, but
agreed to consider the matter, and in the
meantime the raiders will change their
post operation from Arkansas City and
HurreWell, TO this city. It is expected
that Pa Ynee Bill will arrive here Monday
with large crowd OF settlers, and citi
zens are wild with enthusiast IN.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-02-07
dissatisfied With the United States.

BERLIN, Feb. Accommodating upon the
action of the United States senate in
voting credit for a coaling station at
Pago Pago, the National Zeitung says;
America obtained the right to establish
a coaling station from Malietoa, but
she did not take advantage of the
privilege within the specified time. The
establishment of station now would ap-
pear TO be an American protest against
German annexation"
The North German Gazette tonight
makes aliusion to Pendleton being I'M
well. This Is construed as an indication
that the appointment of new American
minister is desirable.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-02-07
WISCONSIN ITEMS.

Nearly 100000 cigars were manufac-
tured IN Odtagamie county during the
past year.
Every dive in Pierce county has been
closed by the authorities. Several arrests
have been made.
There are five breweries in Outagamie
county, two being at Appleton, two III the
Third ward of New London, and one In
Kaukauna. During the year 1877 bar
rels Of the beverage were made and sold.
William YonkIe is under arrest at
Green Bay for passing several forged
checks. One for S10.15 had been &C
cepted by G. Baumgartner, one for 5000
by A. d. Quatsoe, and one for $6.45 by
NJ. Fireman.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-02-07
Chicago Market.

CHICAGO. Feb. 4.-Flour-Unchanged Wheat
Strong and higher; 9615 for seller cash; 90 for
seller May. Corn Steady; 3516 for seller
cash: 353s for seller March; 36 Ills for
seller May. Oats-Steady; 2514 for seller cash;
%. for seller Marcn; 277-16 for seller May
Rye-47. Barley-Nothing doing. Prime
timothy-1.59 WhiSky-1.03. Pork-Firmer;
IL 40 for seller cash; 11.5O for seller March;
11.70 for seller May. Lard-Flrm; $50
for seller cash; 692 for seller March;
6.721a for seller May. Shoulders and short
clear, unchanged; short ribs, $3.50
610. Butter-Steady; creamery 1Sa2715;
dairy, 15a22. Cheese-Quiet full cream ched-
derS, 1015a1034; fats, 10AO11; young Americas,
11a11A. Eggs-Easy; fresh, 13a14. Hides
and taIlow unchanged.
Flour-Recelpts, 5000; shipments, 5000.
Wneat-Receipts, 5000; Shipments, 7nna.
Corn-Receipts, $4,000; shipments 10000.
Oats-Receipts, 123. 900: shipments 81, 000
CHICAGO. Feb. 4.-The Drovers' Journal re-
ports: Cattle-Receipts 1900: Weak; from
ten to fifteen cents lower; choice beeves, 400
Qg4.30; steers, 3,00a3.90; stockers and feeders
22Oa3.40; cows. bulls and mixed, 1.40n3.00;
Texas steers, 2.50a3.50, Hogs-Receipts, %, 900,
opened weak, closed strong; mixed, 455G4S5;
heavy, 46004 rs; light, 47OG4 80; skips, 5Oa5OO;
800; western, corn fed, 440a460; Texans, 3.00a
450: lambs, 5,O0ao.25.
The Drovers' Journals special cablegram from
London quotes best American steers 1876 per
pound estimated dead weight.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-02-07
Crush at the Princes Funeral

VIENNA, Feb. As the day progressed
the approaches to the Court chapel be-
came more and more densely packe d
with people anxious TO gain a vantage
point from which to view the remains of
the crown prince. The crush was so
great that the line of troops formed TO
keep open the way to the chapel was
broken several times, resulting III great
confusion and injuring NUN Der of per
sons. Many wemen who got caught in
the great crush, tainted, and were, with
diff ,Dlty, ex5ricated and carried out from
the crowd
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-02-07
Fight Million Dollars Short.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2.-The commits
sloner OF PENSIONS has advised the secre-
tacy of the interior that there will be a
deficiency in the amount necessary for
the payment Of pensions for the fiscal
year, over and above the existing ap-
preparations of about $8,0OO,O0O, and
asks shat necessary steps be taken TO Sc
cure the immediate consideration of the
matter by congress to prevent the stop
page of the payment of pensions.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-02-07
O'Brfen's SympathiZers.

WASHINGTON. Feb. 4.-The L. M. Healey
branch, Irish National League, last night
adopted the following: THAT the I. M.
Healy branch hear with the greatest IL
dignation of the barbarous treatment in
6lcted on the noble patriot, William
O'Brien, by the min=ons of the tory
government of England; that such hero
in the cause OF free speech and home
rule deserves the sympathy and material
aid OF liberty-loving people"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-02-07
Panama Canal Company.DisseIves.

PARIS, Feb. An application was
made today to the tribunal of Seine by
Coster and MonteIesir, two directors of
the Panama company. The tribunal
authorizes the dissolution of the Old com
pany as preliminary 20 the formation Of
new company; liquidator appointed by
the court is given full power to dispose
of the property in the best interests of
the company. Panama canal shares to-
day dropped francs and IS centimes,
closing at II francs and % centimes.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-02-07
TREASURY EXPERTS WILL SEE 1T.
The Amendments to the Tariff Bill VIII go
Them for Computation.

Inc amendments To THE Tariff Bill VIII go to
Them for Computation.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 2S.-Chairman Mills
says he believes the committee on ways
and means will find it necessary to refer
the senate amendments to the house
tariff bill to experts of the treasury de-
partment to secure computations on the
probable effect of the changes proposed.
This proceeding tOg ether with the neces
sary deliberate consideration that must
be given to the amendments which
makes such radical changes as are pro-
posed By the sections providing for a
tariff commission and those relating to
the under valuation will take some tune.
Still he Is positively of the opinion that
the committee will be able to report the
bill and It's amendments back to the house
in season for its action during this CON
pr6SS.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-02-07
MORE WHITE CAPS.

Organize in Virginia and Severity Handle-twe
COOred Men.
HARRIsoNBURG, Va. Feb. 2.-White caps
have organized here and severely handled
two colOred men for alleged immortality.
Colored people are much elarmei and
many of them are afraid to be seen on the
street after dark.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-02-07
GERMANY SUPREME.
She is Bringing all Territory Under Her
Rule.

She is Bringing all Territory Under Her
Rule.
SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 2.-The schooner
Dashing Wave arrived here today from
Marshall Islands. Captain Chapman
states that all the territory i'll that part
Of the world is being rapidly brought
under German influence. Pleasant
Island has been seized by Germany.
Matters in Marshall groups are
quiet, the authorities of Germany
being supreme. Capt. Chapman claims
that commerce is ham pered by excessive
charges aud useless restrictions. Ga
entering the harbor he states that no
pilot came aboard till his vessel was
anchored, yet on leaving he was presented
with bill cor pilotage which he was com
PEELED to pay.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-02-07
MURDER IN 4 SALOON.

A Prominent Merchant of Arkansas Shot
While Playing Pool.
LITTLE ROCK, Ark, Jan. 31.-Advices
received from Wynne, Ark, says Edward
Pardew, prominent merchant, was shot
and killed in a saloon while playing pool.
He vas standing near Marshal Hudson,
when the door behind him opened and
some one outside fired shotgun at him.
1t Is claimed that George Cogbill was the
murderer and intended 70 shoot Hudson,
who had him arrested oee day last week
for some minor ofense and against
whom he threatened vengeance.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-02-07
Arrested for Pllferins the Nails.

ST LOUIS, Jan. 30.-The postoffice in
speotors today arrested Eugene j.
cannon, postal clerk on the Cairo Short
Line, running between st. Louis and
Duqgoin, Ill.,on the charge of abstracting
q lottery ticket from a letter addressed
to ex-Fostmsster Hayes, of St. Louis, and
selling the same TO W. Z. Edell. a
prominent business man of Doouoin
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-02-07
THE UNITED STATES COURT DECIDES
The Owners of Diseased Cattle Will b
neld RESPONSIBLE for damages

Heid Responsible Tor Damages.
WASHINGTON, Jan 2S.-rhe supreme
court OF the United States rendered al
opinion in the case of 2. @. KjGmlch,
plaiI.t fl in error vs.. John j. ball and
Henry Tienkin. TIE case ,nvoives the
cons;ltutionahty OF the state of Iowa,
making person having IA his possession
in the state any Texas cattle which have
been wintered north OF The southern
boundary of Kansas ana Missouri, lie bIe
for any damages that may accrue
from allowing them TO run
at large and thereby spread Texas fever.
Two judges III the circuit court of the
United States for the southern district
were divided In their opinion and the
case was sent here for final decisien,
with record showing that the case had
bean decided against the plaiptih on the
ground that the Iowa statute was an in
reference with the inter state commerce
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-02-07
Fell Into the Gwynn Falls.

BALTIMORE, Nd, Feb. Locomotive
fireman, D. Smith, fell rom the Bati-
more q Potomac railro0 bridge over
Gwynn's Falls, nssr Calverton, Saturday
night, and broke his left leg and was in
ternally injured. The engine stopped
on the bridge and in stepping from it
Smith missed. his footing and fell between
the ties into the water about 100 feet
below. He managed to swim to the bank
and was taken to his home.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-02-07
HEIR APPARENT DEAD.

The Sudden Death OF the Crown Prince OF
Austria.
VIENNA, Jan. 30.-The Archduke RI.
dolph Francis Joseph, eldest SON of EN-
perer Francis Joseph, of Aust was
stricken with apoplexY and was found
dead in his bed this morning by his valet.
He was born on Aug. 81, 1853. As the fu-
ture emperor of the ''poiygeos empire"
had, of necessity, 70 become an accom-
plished linguist, he learned to speak ten
languages, including German, Hungarian,
Czechisn, Italian, English and French. and
recently undertook the study of Turkish,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-02-07
Still a Tie.

CHARLEsToN, W. Va, Feb. 2.-In the
joint session, today, of the general as
eHbly there was but one ballot taken
for United States senator, and it re-
suited: Kenna, 80; GCff, So; S. P. Hsw
yer, union Labor 3; Judge Brannon, L;
whole number of votes cast, 81; neces-
SRrv TO q choice. Al
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-02-07
Murder and Suicide

CHICAGO, Feb. 4.-John Dempsey, an
en- ploye IN a hard ware firm, tonight shot
and killed his sweetheart, named Nc
Clellan, on Jackson Boulevard, near
Peorio street, and then killed himself.
The cause of the shooting is unknown
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-02-07
Milwaukee Market.

MILWAUKEE, Feb. -Wheat-Strong and higher;
SO for seller cash; 1875 for seller May.
Corn-Dull;4No. 8, 3O031. Oats-Dull; No. 2,
white, %. Rye-Dull; No. 1, 461E. Barley
Dull; No. 2, coz. Provisions-Lower. Pork
-1125
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-02-07
Grain. Bushels. Increase. Dec
Decrease.
Another Story Of Rudolph.

LONDON, Feb. 4.-Another sensational
story relative so the death OF Crown
Prince Rudolph is that he became en-
tangled in family affair and threw dice
with the son of the injured family to see
who should commit suicide inside of
three months, and Rudolph lost.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-02-07
The Mails RobbAd.

VIoKsBURG, Miss, Feb. 2-The mail
from the steamer Sunbeam was robbed
Friday night, between Hayes and Ben
Lommon landings, while the boat was
under way ard the mail men asleep.
Four registered packages we're stolen.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-02-07

bed yesterday. revolver lay between
the bodies, and it is supposed that Baloh
shot his wife and then killed himse elf.
No cause Is assigned for the act. They
nave been married but few months
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-02-07
Loss $4,000.

LIMO DIN, Neb., Feb. 4.-This evening
Browns elevator, one of the largest IN the
city, caught fire and burned TO the ground
Loss on the elevator. together with 10000
bushels of grain, will aggregate over
$40 600
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-02-07
MURDER AND SUICIDE.

A Texan. After a Five Months Marriage.
Kills His Wife and linen Himself
ST. LOUIS, Jan. 39-Charles M. Balch
and wife, living 2 miles from Walnut
Springs, Texas, were found dead in their
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-02-07
MOORE IN CANADA.

An InSufTnte EmDtZZItf 0kIps 10 Janaua
With his Daughter.
INDIANAPOLIS, Feb. "a oseph s. Moore,
the insurance embezzier, ind aubtedly has
peen located In Montreal by the Canadian
police. telegram to that effect was re-
ceived today from Montreal. It stated
that woman accom- panied Moore.
The insurance company, so far as can
be learned has done nothing toward run
ming down Moore. They have not open
ed any communication with the Montreal
police or detectives. The lady referred
TO is doubtless MOore's daughter.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-02-07
Has Not Renowned the Throne.

PERTH, Feb. 4.-The Pestner LLOYD
states that the report that the Archduke
Charles Louis had renowned succession
to the. throne of Austria ia pure inven
ton.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-02-07
kilrain Accents

BALTIMORE, Feb. Jake Kilrain to-
night te.egraphed R. Z. Fox. of New
York, he would fight Jem Smith, champ
ion of England, for tue championship Of
the world
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-02-07
TO BE A LAWYER.

The Out Going President to Enter Law Firm
in New York.
WASHINGTON, Feb. At is authori-
tatively announced to day that President
Cleveland will return to the state of New
York to reside on the ex piration of his
term of Office and will on March resume
the practice of his profession In New York
city, having associated himself as counsel
with the law firm of Bangs, Stetson, Tracy
d MacVeagh.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-02-07
A Supreme Court Judge Dead.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4.-Juige Wmo NJ.
Merrick, of the supreme court Of the Dis
trict of Columbia, died al his residence
in this city of gastric Group.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-02-07

The editor of the Rathenomer Zeituny
Qiberel), Berlin, has been sentenced to
ten years in fortress for using certain
language against the emperor.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-02-07
Small POx on Board

New YORK, Fec. 4.-The French steam
shi La NomanGie, was detained on her
arrival at quarantine today, with small
pox ON board.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-02-07
WAS NOT ASSAULTED.
The Injuries to the Nurse in the Hospital Were
Self-1ntiicted

PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 2.-Prosecutor
Jenkins, OF Camden, N. j., stated Of
ticially today, after con ference with the
physicians who examined into the case,
he was satisfied that the injuries to Miss
Eisenhart, the Cooper hospital nurse,
were self inflicted, and he would not CON
tinue the investig alton further.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-02-07
The Visible Supply of Grain.

CHICAGO, Jan. 28.-The visible supply of gram
for the week ending January Goth. as compiled
by the secretary of the Chicago board of trade
is as follows
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-02-07
CITIZENS ALARMED.
The Indians in California are Gathering in
Large Numbers.

SACRAMENTO, CAL, Feb. 2.-The officials
of Mona county have autographed to
Governor Waeerman that settlers in the
Antelope valley are muoh alarmed over
tbs gathering of Indians there on &C
count of tao Indian murderers who are
in jail a. Bndgeport. The sheriff asks
for fifty stand of arms and ammunition
immediate
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-02-07
GREAT REJOICING.

Citizens of Kansas Pleased With the Passage
of the Oklahoma Bill.
ARKANSAS City, Kas., Feb. There
was great rejoicing in this city today
when the news was received that Spring
er's Oklahoma bill passed the lower
branch of congress. Pawnee Bill and
many of his followers are here, where
they ex pect to remain until the last legal
barriers are removed, and then they will
peaceably take up their march to Okla
hOma,
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1889-08-19
FOURTH EDITION.


John Brown, the popular plano and or
gan tuner, returned on Saturday from
his Nicaragua, Central American trip
on the steamer Buckham, Q. W. Brick
ley, Captain. He is hearty and bfopzed
from the trip, out 10 pleased with the
good time no has had and the sights h0
has teen during his q days absence. The
steamer Buckham made the fastest time
on record, the voyage from Bluedeld to
the Breakwater only occupying z days
aud hours. Mr.. Brown beheld great
floods whiehIhave caused much damage
In the NicaraRuan district.
The river Escadora rose the height Of
"a feet In one night The banks over
flowing, DESTROYED whole plantations,
houses, thousands of bananas, cocoanut,
lime, pineapple, orange and lemon
trees, impeded traffic, and left hundreds
OF drowned persons on It's bankA A
great many native 1ntisns, who are ma
tural'y good swimmers, are among the
dead, the number OF which cannot be
estimated up to the pretent time.
Mr.. Brown says that among the amuse
meuts which be enjoyed was shooting
alligators and bears. He speaks In glow
ing terms Of Captain Brckley, who is
quite young man, hut thoroughly I'M
derstands tho art OF navigation, and to
whom he is under many obligations for
personal acts of kindness. MIR. Brown
brought home with him several relics Of
the country, which remind him OF the
pleasure lie has enjoyed.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1889-08-19

WASTED.-G RI OR MIDDLE
w aged woman to do general housework.
reference required. Good wages Apyly to
eterT, anlg-3t
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1889-08-19

At recent m seting Of the Board OF
Delaware Plot Commissioners the fol-
lowing was adopted: q.
Resolved, That no pilot thall board an
inward bound vessel from steamb boat or
vessel Uther than pilot boat when there
is pilot boat In sight of the vessel. II
there Is no pilot boat In sighs he may
board the vessel, but shall set n signal II
the foremasttead as soon as he gets on
board and shall keep 1t lying until Cape
Henlop n Lighthouse bears southw EFT.
and shall surrender the weasel to the first
Delaware pilot Offering outside of said
bearings, and be shall consider the hoist
ing OF the flag as an o1er. Violation of
this rule shall be punishable by forfeiture
OF pilotage aud suspension at discretion
of the board.
Resolved, That the matter Of the tow
ing OF the barks Hannah and Platina to
Philadelphia without taking q pilot on
board be referred TO Captain John p.
Vlrden for settlement.
The adoption oil the above was caused
by the Disregard OF the law recently shown
by the captain of the tug Ivanhoe, which
towed two barks from the Breakwater to
Philadelphia without q pilot.