The oasis., 1896-08-29
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 of Mexico last week. The deceased was the librarian and custodian or archives at the Department Of war and Marine. He was 70 years of age
 The governor of the state of Ta- maulipas has ordered an official inves- tigation into the burning of bridge on the Monterey X Gulf railroad, re- gently. The station agent thinks that the fire was started by number of discharged workmen The loss to the railway company is estimated at Sl0,000
 The inhabitants of the town of Tlal- tenango have sent petition to the president of the republic asking him to use his influence with Messrs Norie- ga, to get them to give up a piece or the land that they are draining on the shores of lake ChaicO, as the principal industry of that town was fishing and the draining of the lake has taken away the means of subsistence.
 Six weeks ago suffered with very severe cold: was almost unable to speak. My friends all advised me to consult a physician. Noticing Cham berlain's Cough Remedy advertised In the St. Paul Volks Zeitung procured bottle, and after taking 1t a short while was entirely we'll. 1 now most heartily recommend this remedy to anyone suffering with q cold. WM. KEEL. 87s Selby Ave. St. Paul, Minn. For sale by Chenoweth < Mix.
 Two Republics. P0rfirlo Dlaz, jr., started on his journey to Europe via United States Sunday mOrning. His father, Gen. POrfirio Diaa, president of the republic, Mrs. Porfrio Diaz, and other immediate members of the presidential household, together with q number of friends of the young tourist, were at the Buenavista sta ti0n of the Central railway to bid bim hon voyage. Mir. Francisco Mallen, Mexican consul at E PasO, Texas, will accompany young Porfirlo as far as Kansas City.
 Two Republics: The Masonic order occupying quarters at present In Sam to Dmoingo, has been notified by the Federal government, who owns the property, that possession must be giv- en as the government Intends to reno yate the place for occupancy by the supreme court of military justice. The order has been occupying these quar- ters for many years, free of rent, and itis stated that the cost of moving and getting settled win amount to LOGO. The MasOns have several buildings in view.
 Two Republics: The Mexican gov yernment is in receipt of two invita- tions from the President of the French Republic, requesting the appointment of delegate to represent 1t at the ap- preaching congresses nn Geology and Climatology to be held shortly at Cler- mOntferrant and Paris respectively. Mir. Angel Anguiano, the we'll known astronomer, has been appointed by the Department Of FOmento, to dis charge the important missions and will start for Europe on Sunday. He has just returned from an Astr0noml- cal Congress which recently adjourned on the continent.
 The Secretary of Hacienda has de- clared the claims to the following mines to be forfeited for failure to comply with the law:
 Fl Cajon, township Macoyahui, dis trict Alamos, Sonora.
 La Inca, township Tuape, district Ures, Sonora.
 La Purica, township Bacoache, dis trict Arizpe. Sonora.
 El Agua Honda, township Toniche, district Ores, Sonora.
 La Pl3yera, township San Felipe, district Arizpe, Sonora.
 La Ayenturera, township and dis. trict Arizpe, Sonora.
 Fl Apache, township and district Altar Sonora.