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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1895-12-27
RIGHT UNDER THEIR NOSES.


Kentucky Prison Omcials Find Nest of
Counterfciters.
Louisville, KY December pa spa-
cial to the Pos, from Frankfort, KY
says: Warden George. OF the State pen
.teutiary, has discovered a mes, of couu-
terfeuers in the prison. A few days
ago. James Holt, a 21-year-old man,
passed q counterfeit, nickel on Joe De-
bora. another convict. Debora told one
Of the guards about the money and an
examination was made which resulted
i'm the discovery Of TWO pans OF dies
made of plaster paris. The dies were
.u the possession Of James Bailou, sent
u0m Laurel county I'm 1894 for nine
years for train wrsck.ug. Baliou and
Holt. when questioned. Acknowledged
chat they lad stolen the plaster OF paris
from The physicians room OF the hosp,-
tai, ana Jh3- they had made the dies
themselves.
The case viii be put before the United
States courts.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1895-12-27
DITTsBURG AND OHIO OIL

Notice is hereby given that a special
meeting of the stockholders of this com
n nan Will be held at Room 3, No. 40 Fifth
Ave Pittsburg. Thursday, January 3,
1896, at p. m. to vote upon resolution
ito1 stock of said company from fifty thou
sand shares Of $lO0 each to eighty shares
of siO0 each, making the total authorized
capital stock of said company SS'OOO.
dellOaWt
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1895-12-27

london. Ky. December 26.-Reports
OF bloody duel on Raccoon creek. this
county eight miles northwest of Lon
con between Mat and VIM. Dezarn
and Butler Davidson. reached here to-
day. Mat Dezam was shot through
the bowels and was killed and David
son received a slight wound in the arm.
The killing occurred az Al Davidson's.
Luther Davdson's father The partic-
ipants were cousins and the diffcultv
srev out of family feud. Davidson
end Lis father are under arrest
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1895-12-27
sEuERE STORM IN NEW YORK.

New York, December pa storm CT
wind and rain sprang up unexpectedly
in this oity tonight A stiff breeze be
gan to blow at S O'clock, which fresh
eaed INTO a gale that had reached a We
lociry Of sixty miles an hour at eleven
o'clock. The heavy rain was accompa-
MED by a continuously falling oarom-
eJer.
The wind blew down telegraph and
telephone wires and made cOmmunica-
ton with suburbs and other places out
side the city difficult.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1895-12-27

A clergyman in England, pleading
earnestly with his parishioners for the
construction Of a cemetery for their
parish. asks them TO consider the de
plcrable condition CT thirty thousand
Engl:shmen living without Christian
burial" Still more curious was anoth-
er clerical slip. A gentleman said TO a
minister: When do you expect to see
Deacon S. again?" Never" said the
reverend gentleman. solemnly; the dea-
con is in heaven. The Presbyterian
Observer.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1895-12-27
COKE GOES UP.
Furnace Coke will be 50 After Janu-
airy 1.-The Circular Issued by the
Frick Company Yesterday.

Pittsburg, December 26.-The price
of coke by the Frick Company circular,
to take effect January list, has been ad-
y3nced as follows: Furnace 40 cents,
making the new rate 81: foundry 30
cents. newprice $3.50; crushed 80 cents,
new price S2.45.
A cut of these prices may be made,
but as the Prick Company produce
about so per cent. of the Connellsyille
region. the cuts will not affect the
schedule.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1895-12-27
C,rrI-s 1rrFTS TO-DAY.

WASHINGTON. ID. c., December 20
The caucus OF the Democratic Senators
has been called at II o'clock tomorrow
10 pass upon The steering committee S
assignments OF minority places. The
steering committee was in session 10
day. but as il dId not entirely complete
it's work another meeting was neces-
sary before the caucus can act.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1895-12-27
NnT a nIrRE CLERK.

Wealthy Parent-'What, Engaged
yourself TO that young Tapcster? Out
rageousi The idea Of a Van Juneberry
marrying a mere store clerk
Daughter-"Buth hme isn't a store
clerk now, papa. He is a gentleman OF
leisure"
Wealthy Parent-"Eh?"
Daughter Yes; he's been discharg-
ed. New York Weekly.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1895-12-27
DErAULTED IL TVTFRFsr

Columbus. O.. December 26-The Co
seocion end Southern Railroad Com
pany. having issued bonds to the
amount OF S6O0Ooo for construction and
equipment. and having sold its road to
tho Cleveland. Canton and Southern.
The latter 20 assume the debt. has de-
fauited In interest and suit has been
brought here i'm The United States Cir
cuitCourt TO secure the same from Jan
ueTy1. 1891.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1895-12-27
Read stitel a Co.'s Ad. Don't miss it.
THE GLASS HOUSE NEGOTIA-
TTONS

Senator \. b. Scott was in Pittsburg
Yesterday. in consultation with the
United States Glass Company people
relative TO the sale of the Central fac
tory TO the local company organized
here with the aid of the \. F. G. W. I.
II is currently reported and generally
believed that after many failures the
efforts to start the factory will at last
encne.u.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1895-12-27
COMMISSIONERS SALE OF REAL Eg.
TATE.

In pursuance Of a decree OF the Cir,,a.
Court of Ohio county, made on the f-..
day Of October lsJ0 in the chancery l..t
of Maggie HaIpenny et al, vs. Mar.I-
Ann Sanders, ct al, the undersigned w.
cial commissioner Will proceed TO sa'' n.
public auction, at the north front door =,
the Court House OF Ohio county, d. .-
city Of Wheeling, West Virginia, OF
SATURDAY, January 4TH, 1Ss5
beginning al 10 o'clock a. m, the follow,
described real estate. that Is to say: T5s
certain lots or parcels Of ground sit.tt
on the east side of McCOllOch street %
Joseph Caldwelis addition TO the ci.y 3
Wheeling. West Virginia, ana design
on the plat OF said addition as lOst l.-
bered ~ and 80, being the same proi--
conveyed 10 the defendant Martha 49,
Sanders, formerly Martha Ann Has.
more. by William Ciouston and wife
deed dated December p, 1871, and rerc
in ohio county, in deed book O., pax. =
Said nronefirty will be offered IN ,u
erate parcels. one parcei 10 consis
mart of said lot numbered 80 "
north of the iine or the parUl9l sal
of -fhe double frame dwelling house 40
said nroperty extended 10 the ga .r .t
Western boundary lines of said I-.--.,.
and the other parcel 10 consis' tr.
part of said lot numbered 81 Wr ..
south of said line and the. whoe af ss5
Lot numbered % and all or SAID irlr.-+1
will also be offered as a WhOle. ar. H.
said property will be sold in VII 81. c...
way The best price can be Obtalnc
Terms of Sale: One-third Of o.. -
chase money, or as much more as fl..-
chaser may elect. cash, and the
in two equal installments at one and b.
wears from the day OF sale. with
from that day. the purchaser o. -
notes for the deferred payments W.-.
terest and the title 10 be ret8Mel r.
the payment In full of the purchas n..
ey, both principal and interest.
GUY II. G. ALLEN
Special Commiss 1,.-
W. IT. Halter, Auctioneer.
I hereby certify that bond ard 81 ~
have been given by the said comm
as required by law and said decree.
JOHN w. MITCHELL
Clerk of the Circuit Court of Ohio C0lr-r.
dei,..Hs
FOR RENT AND FOR SALE CARps
at the Register Counting Room.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1895-12-27

cts no use" said the weary looking
man. "I know I'm henpecked, but l can't
help it,"
"Why nOt?"
Its the fault Of the clergyman who
married US. We elOped on bicycles, and
she had on her boomers.
"Weu?"
"The clergyman was little near
sighted, and by mistake he made me
promise TO love, honor and obey -
Maslinton S.ar
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1895-12-27
TOR THE HOLIDAYS.

We have everything to be desired in Ia
BILE Delicacies. - - .,--.,
Eine French Mixed Cream Candies.
Emit Mixture Ga good imitation of fuiD
10c 10. ,,...- C,auo...,-
pulled and London Layer Figs.
imnorted Cluster Raisns In 5-lb boxes.
Fancy Figs in 2-lb boxes.
Irancv .Pitted Raisins Pure Comb Honey.
almond powder for Maccaroons.
Rittus olive Oil in basket.
Eancv Queen olives, Sweet Cider and
ponitry Seasoning, Cranberries, Oranges,
! emons. etc. Call and get our prices be-
fore buying elsewhere.
WHEELER a. BIETZNER,
Cor. L til and Market SITS.
FOR sALE-ABOUT 200 FEET OF steam
bes ring oIpe. Apply at this Office. my2Sa
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1895-12-27
TpOOuS OCCUPY THE TOWN.

London. December pa dispatch
from Constantinople dated December
26,h SAYS: On Monday, the Turkish
troops FASTENED 10 the barracks occupied
hv the insurgents at ZeitoUn and sum
moned them 10 surrender. Their reius-
al led to a battle in which the Turks
were wCrsted and were compelled to re-
treat
During a fresh engagement on Tues
day both the insurgents and the non
comba.ant Zeitounlis fed. The troops
occupied the town.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1895-12-27
OpEYED THE DOCTORS.

Housekeeper-"You don't look as if
you had washed yourself for a month. "
Tramp-"Please, mum, tn doctor
says tn proper Time to battle is two
hours after a meal, and I haven't had
anythin you call meal in six weeks. %
New York Weekly.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1895-12-27

Akron. o.. December 26.-Holdstein
Bros. clothing and furnishings. as
signed to-day. A chatrel mortgage for
so. 600 was filed. The other claims
will aggregate $4,000. The assets are
$4,000.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1895-12-27
TO THE CREDITORS OF THE ESTATE o.
HENRY C0NANT.
von are hereby notIfled thct at the re.
o.,.ast of like Conant, executor or Henry
49, = osta1e l have appointed

THURSDAY, JANUARY 18TH. 1886,
otea. M. and my office, No. lill Chaplinee
al D. Wheeling. W. Va, as the time and
stree eo w Teceiving proof of debts or de-
p pads AGAINST the said decedent or his es-
i MAJ and at which time and place you are
reoiiired to attend. ,.,.
tNSna,,nts of the County Court of ohio
OF I1ty W. va, this Sd day of December
1880 GEO. z. BOYD. Commissioners.
C. W. letters, Atty for EXT ue4oa"V
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1895-12-27
ASSAULTED THE MARSHAL.
Three Men from Lincoln County Get Into
Troubleat chi oil IA While Drunk.

IrOu0TN ~ ~ on n " IIIIo = '--IFE'
Special to the Register.
Huntington. w. Va, December 20
Three me manned Seward. who live in
Lincoln county. went to CullOdin, twen-
~ miles from here. in this county, yes
terday. and while drunk made an at
tack on City Marshal Depriest, and LETT
him in an unconscious and almost dy-
ing condition They then made their
escape to Lincoln A State warrant
was issued Tor their arrest, and officers
are now in pursuit. Depriest will prob
ably recover.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1895-12-27
NOTHING TO BE AFRAID OF.

New York Herald.
Shelly mother is so particular
about the young man I so with"
He-"But she doesn't object to me,
does she?"
She-"Oh, dear, no! She says she
knows you are perfectly harmless"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1895-12-27
HE WAS MEAN.

Boston Globe
she-"Do you pretend to have as good
Judgment as l haye?'
level. no; our choice of part
nors for life shows that my judgment
cannot be compared TO YOURS"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1895-12-27
A CHRISTMAS ENTERTAINMENT
At Centreville was the Scene of q Serious
Cutting AHray-Several Persons Badly
Hurt.

Special To the Register.
Huntington. w. Va, December 20
During exercises at CenTeyille church
last night. fifty miles south Of here, @
drunken row was raised and before
peace was restored Tibia Gilkerson and
Walter Smith were seriously stabbed
and John Cartright was horribly bruis>
ed. There were eight men injured and
several shots were fired. While the
participants We're on their way home
on horseback. the shooting was re-
neWed and TWO horses We're shot
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1895-12-27

STrCi1I 10 tna HcSlsL5F.
Washington, D. c., december 20
A commission has been issued to JOS
eDh A. Parker as postmaster at Brook
lyn. Raleigh county, w. Va, and nto
Charles II. Board, at S0uther, Jackson
county,. w. Va.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1895-12-27

THAT whiskyis is fifteen years old.
I know it because I've had it that long
myself"
The Colonel-"By Jove, s.r, you must
be man Of phenomenal self-conuol"
Life
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1895-12-27
Read stifcl 4 cO.'sAd. Don't miss it.
A BIG LUMBER RISE

In the Big sandy. Twelve Pole and Guyan
Rivers Expected as the Result of Heavy
Rains
Spsclal TO the Register.
Huntington. W. Va. December 26.-
For the past twelve hours there has
been a continual heavy rain here Re
ports from beadwaters Of the Big Sandy.
Twelve Pole and Guyon rivers tonight
is that the rain was general and all
streams are rising rapidly Timbermen
are jubIant In anticipation Of rise.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1895-12-27

UuyIer's Pure. Delicious Cocoa and Choc
oiates arr slld by all grocers. ASK Tor hny-
rea's and take mo- other
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1895-12-27
A CASE OF COUNTERFEITING.

Truth.
She-"I thought you said you had
money!"
He-"So | HAVEN my mind"
She-"Then 1 take it you haven't
it with you
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1895-12-27
ALL WE'RE RESCUED.

All of our Holiday Novelties must 90 to-
dal-ualf Price. Geo. r. StifeI & Co.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1895-12-27

TucIss. Dressing Dolls, at Half Price at
Stitcl a. Co.'s.
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rHREE n1nRE VICTORIES.

THREE MORE \lClOhlES.
The novices were cold turkey for the
Harvest Homes i'm the South SIDE games
last night. tine latter team winning an
uubroken series without any trouble.
Things are coming easy for the leaders,
and they are ci.nchng their hold on
first place The scores follow:
Harvest Homes RAIN 14I, 1877. 1876;
Baumann 139 l19, 163: Yenke los, 1876.
145, Speidel 1913. al. 163. Fe-te 142. 167
159. Blind 163 127. 126; totals, $50. S26.
900
Novices -Ebeliug 13S. 100 125. Tim
mer $780, 1914 1888; Reed 115. ia. l3S,
Heres 125. 1873. IA, Schnauber $40. 1914.
155: Clark no, 104 1l2; totals, 75S. 759,
777
New York. December 26.-Joe Ven
dig announced tonight that he had
made final arrangements for the boxing
carnival which is TO- take place i'm IN
Paso. Mexico. The programme will be:
February n. Walcott and Bright
Eyes. the Texas negro; February 70.
Dixon Nd Marshall; February IS.
Leeds and Everhardt; February "a.
Naher and Fitzsimmons.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1895-12-27

Tucl<s. Dressing Dolls, at Half Price at
Stifel y Co.'S.
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w. Va. POSTAL AFFAIRS.

Auof our Holiday Novelties must go to
dny-HalR Price. Geo. Z. Stifel = Go.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1895-12-27

FOR sALE-ABOUT 200 FEET OF steam
heating 0lpe Apply at this Office. my2Sa
The Kosciusko star. (Kosciusko, Miss.) 18??-1898, 1895-08-16
He Fined Himself.

IN the early days in Kansas.
said a lawyer. Judge Sam Vandi-
bert was district judge of the ives
tern district Of the state. One
night the officers caught his honor
and five friends playing poker
They were brought up to be tried
before himself. Judge Vandibert
FIRST called the state Of Kansas VS.
the five defendants VINO all plead
ed guilty, your honor, and the
judge fined each so and costs
Then the judge sad: 'I'll now
call the state of Kansas vs. Samuel
Vandibert.' What is your plea,
Mr. Nandibert? He then got up
and walked around off the bench
and said: Plead guilty, youl
honor Then he went back on
the bench and proceeded to lecture
Sam Vandibert. He said, | have
fined your friends $40 and costs
bnt yours Is q more aggravated
case; you should receive more
severe punishment than the Others
You have been elected to an hon.
orable position. You owe a duty
ty society. and YOU should set a
proper example for our own young
men growing up. I'll fine you So
and costs and youll stand commit
ed until the fine and costs are
paid "-Chicago lnter-Otean.
The Kosciusko star. (Kosciusko, Miss.) 18??-1898, 1895-08-16

Mr.. Il Il. Goodman, Marietta, Ga,
savs: 81 was troubled with rhenma-
tisn,. which the doctors called sciatica,
for number of years, doctoring with
everything | could hear OF, without
benefit, until | commenced with DR..
Kings Royal Germatner. which cured
me sound and we'll. was at times,
for several months. so could not walk
at all. have been thoroughly well OF
1t for four years. and there Is no medi-
cine that ca equal 70 Germatuer.
Write to The Atlanta Oh miral GO
Atlanta. Ga, ior As page book, free
New package. large bottle, 100 doses 81
For sale by Harvey 4 l,ohy.
The Kosciusko star. (Kosciusko, Miss.) 18??-1898, 1895-08-16
In the Country.

She-I presume the country ed
itor's pathway is not strewn with
flowers?
He (pleasantly)-No. not exact
~; but we stumble on a bushel of
potatoes occasionally, or cord of
wood Detroit Free Press.
The Kosciusko star. (Kosciusko, Miss.) 18??-1898, 1895-08-16

Why suffer " tn Coughs, Colds or l..
Grippe for week or ten days, whea
Laxative Quinine will cure in one day
Put up in tablets CONVENE ut tor taking
The Kosciusko star. (Kosciusko, Miss.) 18??-1898, 1895-08-16

Ordered that NJ NJ Therrell be
transferred from road No. 10 to
No. 1861.
10 Buck, treasurer OF Attala
county, having presented his re-
port and found correct 1t was ap-
proved.
The following amounts were col
lected and disbursed:
GENERAL FUND.
Amt on hand last report $3.50 20
:. received since, 4 o3
=" disbursed 553 -
. on hand now 1881 7oI
SCHOOL FUND.
Amt on hand last report S4,95+ 70
{" received since 81 "a
. disbursed 1892 SO
" on hand 3943 90
Ordered that w S Armstrong be
appointed overseer on road No. TO
in place of Tom Moore, and com
mission be issued with the follow
ing hands;
w Armstrong, Oscar Arm
strong, G c Anthony, Will Cross
bv. Lee Mobiles, Silas Armstrong,
w Barter, Jeff Cade, Wright
Wilson, I'm McAtee, Tom Nc
Aztec, Frank McAtee, Tom Nc
Adorv, Frank Dodd, Mag Dodd,
Dick MurH, Tom Murf, Bole
Murff, Anderson Murh, Jordan
Hammer. Munson Clark, William
Brnnt, Henry Bell, Harvey Prince
Alex Prince, Sam Coon.
TUESDAY.
Ordered the petition of W J
Frazier and others for public road
be continued until first Monday IN
September,
Ordered that the petition OF D
II Crowder and others to change
road No. 100 IL be granted.
That the petition of P T Ste
phens and others to extend road
No. 81 be continued to September.
All petitions for changes in land
was granted.
Ordered that d T Love, sheriff,
be allowed credit for $50 fine and
fifty dollars witness fees charged
against him on account Of Arthur
Brown, as there is no possible
means of collecting same.
That the report of 7 Fowler
be continued.
Sandy Garner, Harry Sherman
and Bill Ellis having been conhn
ed in Jail Tor some time at the e&
pense of the county and no proba
bility Of letting them at any prlc'
were ordered to be turned loose
WEDNESDAY.
Ordered tlat the bids Of E /
Comfort and II Kimbrough 70
furnishing field notes for Alta
county be continued.
Ordered that tie bridge on Ri
Black, known as the hirkwoo
bridge. be let out 10 the lowest an
The Kosciusko star. (Kosciusko, Miss.) 18??-1898, 1895-08-16

w H Turner, services 2 90
{" 4 90
:" 4" ? 90
Ray & Shelly, lumber 5 o6
w w Petit G. Son =" 10 90
Crowder g. Edmunds mdse. 385'
SO
A M Ray, lumber 7 80
| M Williams, lumber S37
A + Daniel nails so
D F Love work in courtyard so
Star, printing 7 20
I NJ Cain, timber SO
D F Love, washing for Jail 4 SO
S Abraham nails so
P T Stephens telegram As
N 0 Thompson, mdse rs
! w S Guyton lumber and
mdse. 9 80
w D Mcmillan, painting cages 3 90
Journey & Rimmer buggies I SO
Ordered that the assessment OF
| | Clark in Ethel for 1895 be
changed to r Clark, the same
being a clerical error of the Asses
Sor.
Will Morgan was appointed road
overseer of road No. 1897.
FRIDAY.
T | Fowler presented an amend
ed report for July was examined
and approved, and his salary al
loweb for July.
Ordered by the Board that the
contract to furnish the field notes
of Attala county complete in we'll
boundbook to be completed in 80
days be awarded to Z B Comfort
at and for the sum of SI25 as per
his bid
Ordered by the Board that the
! turnpike on Yockonookany river
be let out to the lowest and best
bidder on the first Monday in Sep
TENDER.
Ordered qy the Board that a
former order of this Board grant
ing petition of M T Mcmillan and
others for a change of road be re-
cinded.
Order made July term appren
ticing w H Stein, minor, to W
r Stein was rescinded
Elias Phillips having filed the
personal assessment roll after eX
animation was found correct anc
approved, and the clerk of this
Board ordered to make two copies
of said assessment as required BY
law.
Ordered by the Board that B I
Beauchamp be and he is hereby
appointed examiner of teachers o
DlIbliC schools
The Kosciusko star. (Kosciusko, Miss.) 18??-1898, 1895-08-16

P T Stephens 6 days and mil "a 80
T Harris 3" " IS SO
" A thornton IS 40
W n Turner " p" IS 50
] b Rook @ " IS 20
d F Love s days IL 90
G r Conner 6 days IS 90
Mrs. Z Dickens purchase
turnpike $50 90
A contract having been made for
purchase of turnpike across Yock.
anookany for $3.50 and deed hav-
ing been duly executed and deliv-
cred, Mrs. Dickens was allowed
her warrant.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1895-05-30

persons were crushed to death by fall
ing walls
DR.. Miquels friends claim that he
is destined to succeed DR.. Won Boet-
ticher as vice president of the PrusSian
council of state.
Count Gulochowski was appointed
premier Of Austria Hungary, in place
Of Count Kalnoky, whose resignation
was accepted by the emperor.
No confirmation has been received at
the Japanese legation there of the re-
pot that Japan will abandon the Lao
Tung without receiving compensation
1t is reported that a satisfactory
agreement has been reached between
Japan and the powers which were not
satisfied with the terms of the peace
treaty.
Political affairs are now once more
in Il chaotic condition in Germany. The
two chief government bills, the anti
revolution bill and the tobacco tax
measure have been cruShingly de-
fcatcd, and there is no talk Of subSti-
tute measures. 1t is an open secret
that the views of the chancellor, Prince
IIOhOnlOhe, and of the Prussian min
lister Of the interior, Herr Won KOcIler,
clash on most subjects of Importance,
and the existing situation cannot en-
dure The latter'S position is so
shaken that his tenure of office may
end at any moment.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1895-05-30
FOREIGN FLASHES.

Mexico has a little revolution.
Colombia wants the Mosquito terri
tory.
Rich gold discoveries are reported in
Sonuro, Mexico.
China can only boast Il national debt
of $I0,OOO,OOO
Formo~l will soon be handed over
to Japan by China.
The instruction in Cuba is reported
To hc spreading rapidly.
IIaWaii'S government is busy deport-
ing people convicted of treason.
Villages in Italy are wrecked by an
earthquake and many people killed.
The monarchy may be rr-rStablShed
in Hawaii with Princess l<aiulani a>
queen
The Madrid government has decided
To send no more troops at present to
cuba.
Tho plan Of confederation of Now
roundland with Canada has been
abandoned.
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