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The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-08-07
IN kInr III nrnm,Il.

King Christian OF Denmark never
nevcr appears al public felos unless as
q case Of nohlosse ohllge: never makes
q speech unless compelled; never pub
liahes verses like his genial nelghhor.
King Oscar Of sweden. nor composes
tunes and dramas like the versatile
Kaiser william Indeed. Il Is doubtful
u he ever kept a diary. King Christ
ian. like good divinity. does az he
is hidden, and In this way has won
The affections Of hls ministers and hls
people, II is this retiring country
squire disposition which has preserved
the smallest sovereign Of Europe lso
FAR o. real dominion goesl from many
an Intrigue or open revolt which a
holder ruler might have had TO face.
and has 80 cndcarcd him to the bulk
Of the Danish people. especially the
landowners King Christian Is moth
ms u not a husbandman. although no
hives In a large capital and seaport.
Copenhagen. The homeland Of Den
mark would. In Western America. pass
for a good-slsed ranch. as Il means
only 1900 square miles. but the other
lands belonging 20 Denmark Green
land. Iceland. and the West Indies
are rented to ofhoial tenants. by this
simple plan and with strict economy.
King Christian manages to keep his
family In comfortable style even for.
roNAl blood
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-08-07

The United Postal congress. which
recently finished lis work al Wash
'ngtou accomplished something In the
way OF simplifying the postal transac-
lions Of the world: Following ls an
Dflclal resume Of the results Of che
work Of the congress: The principal
treaty which excludes the entry Of
corea Into the postal union; the dec
laration OF the Orange Free state.
which failed 20 send delegate to
Washington, that u hoped soon to en-
Ter the union. and The declaration %
he Chinese empire. which was repre-
isnted IN The congress. that Il win OBJ
serve the regulations Of the union az
soon as the organization OF rs service
permits. The intermediary transit
rates have been facilitated. and the
larln diminished materially 81 a grad
mated scale for the ensuing six years.
Uniform colors have been projected
Tor postage stamps. Postal cards I'M
paid are subject TO a double tax: that
h. cents In place Of the former tax.
which was 10 cents. the same as for IN
paid letters. Circulars produced on q
machine (typewrlttenl in quantities Of
twenty circulars. al Of the same char
setter. are admitted TO the information
NJ malls At the same rates a. printed
riIculars Samples Of merchandise
ore admitted mp TO $50 grammcs. OBJ
iecls Of natural history. animals. dried
plants. or preserved geological specl-
mems. are admitted as samples. The
question Of the oreation OF a universal
postage stamp was brought up. and
the proposition was defeated on ac-
count OF the difficulty which would &C.
cur IN putting into practice that Inn
porlant innovation. especially because
~ the diversity Of currency standards.
Special arrangements concerning pack
ages Of declared values. postal orders.
booka Of Identity. aud subscriptions
90 journals have been thoroughly re-
viood. This country IL not actually
concerned IN these arrangements.
They mostly affect the states OF the
continent or Europe.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-08-07
A wedding Of Note.

when the old arlsiocracy Of the
Faubourg ST. Germalne and the newer
aristocracy created by Napoleon recog-
nlzo each other sufficiently l. permit
a wedding 4 means something In Par
IA. Therefore. much interest was Gre
atod when Mdllo. de Rohan and Prince
Louis Murat were married IN Paris a
few days ago. While the match was
one OF affection. each family was pleas
ed-tho Murats feeling Il an honor be-
cause they are comparatively new"
Che De Rohans pleased 20 become con-
ncc,ed with royalty. for the mother
Of the bridegroom Is a princess OF the
royal house Of Mlngrella The only
trumple IN the rose leaf rs that the fu-
TURF home Of the young princess Il so
iar avay-her husband having many
estates In Mlngrelia. The bride re-
oeived lovely wedding gifts. Ex-Em-
press Eugenie sent her a butterfly OF
diamonds and rubics; the Due De Char
tres sent a china coffee set aud silver
silt tray and the gorgeous gifts OF her
future molher-ln-law included a cor
sage ornament In the form Of a brooch.
having huge. pcar-shapo omcralds
pendant from background OF dla-
monds, a dog collar OF pearls aad dla-
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-08-07
AS TRUE as GOSPEL.

Women desire sympathy. men pre-
fer help.
Never take a crooked path while you
can ind a straight one
ldleness "a only the refuge Of veal
minds and the holiday Of fools
seli-reliance. self-rcstralnt self.dls.
cipline constitute an educated win
The soul and spirit that animate,
and keeps up society Is mutual trust
Hore IA the word which the finger
Of God hath inscribed upon the brow
Of every man.
Cheeriulness Is an excellent wear.
ing quality. Il has been called the
bright weather OF the heart
The man who bowls at the passing
Of the hat In church will pay a biz
hotel bin with a smile on his face.
The man who. improving IN skill aud
knowledge, improves In modesty. has
an undenlable claim to greatness Of
mlrd.
When We strive to DO the best We
can We are sure 10 nnd that our bes,
Is beyond anything that We had dared
20 hope Tor.
Parental restraint. n @ o. wise. viii
be cxoricd only with the view Of rem.
derlng The child az soon 90 possible
Independent OF a.
The respect people show YOU In vour
misfortune dlmlnlshes long before You
have begun TO outllye @. and you feel
iyrliated a. before.
II you have made a mistake do NOT
thint Il a condoscensIon 10 apoloelge
The true gentleman o. always ready
to rcctliy a blunder
Weigh your own faults with the
scales Of Justice. but when YOU consider
the shortcomings OF your nolghbor
borrow the balances Of charity
Write Il on your heart that every
day IL the bes, Ia the year. No man
has learned anything rightly un,ll Ia
knows that every day h Doomsday
TO give suggestion. or even serlou.
advice. to another may be Mind ana
wise wise; out to press either beyond Ger.
tam limits Is both rude and lmpolltlc
a companion that Is cheerful ana
free from swearing or scurrIlous Sl.'
course, Is worth gold. 'Tis the com
pany and not the charge that make,
the feast @NeA
The trues. help We can render an
afflicted man 10 not take hls hu,asa
from him. but to call out hls No.,
energy. that he may be able to bss,
the burden.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-08-07

Lean went into the convention favor
lug Robert 7. Hough for governor. but
was met with such adrolt opposition
that he was compelled TO throw his
forces to Horace L. Chapman. the sue
cessful candidate. Afr. Mclean has
been a power In Ohio politics for many
years. but he became prominent In ma
uonal Affairs last summer through his
candidacy for the vice presidency at
the Chicago democratic convention.
Much Of his fortune has been made out
OF his famous paper. the Cincinnati En-
quirer, which he inherited from his
father. lie has added 10 his wealth
by shrewd speculation IN Cincinnati
real estate. lie was born IN the year
1879. Young Mclean was educated al
Harvard and finished his studies while
spending a year or two abroad IN Sax
ony and France. On his return his
father employed him In the Enquirer
ONCE. When he had learned the de-
tails OF the business bis father sold
him the paper. His first prominent
appearance IN politics was a. a bitter
enemy OF civil service reform. On that
Issue he caused George II. Pcndleton
10 be defeated for the United States
senate. In 1854. AZ the Chicago con-
vention. Mr. Mclean was a warm sup
porter Of Grover Cleveland Mr.. Ne
Lean devoies most Of his time 10 his
paper. He has a charming home In
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-08-07

The Feminine sea Arouse. satire Dur.
ing an Aeea

The Feminine sea Arouses satire Dur.
Ing An Ages
A proverb Is defined By the learned
DR.. Ray as AN instructive sentence OF
comment and pIthy sayEg In which
more Is generally deslg j than. ex.
pressed. famous for its uliaiFs and
elegance. and therefore adopted by the
learned as we'll as the vulgar. by which
us distinguished authority" says the
Philadelphia Press. A large majority
OF p~yerbs are Of a satirical character
ana are ieveled against women. We
hnd' curiously enough. that the sever
est reflections upon the feminine sex
emanate from those nations which
have the reputation OF being partlcu.
larry gallant. notably the Spanish. Por.
tuguese and Italian. widows are In.
yariably made the butt Of ridlcule.
wives are dismissed with scant cour-
teay and maidens are treated by pro-
verb makers as though they were
worthy OF constant suspicion only.
"A spaniel, a woman. and a walnut
tree
The more they're beaten the better
stlll they'll be-"
"He that marrles a widow and three
children marrles four thieves"
HE that loseth his wife aud a farth-
ing hath a great loss Of his farthlng.
"A dead wife r. the best goods In a
mans house"
Wedding and winterlng lame both
man and beast"
1t "a good to marry late or never"
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-08-07
HIS WEDDING FEE.
After the Transaction Was Fully m
plalnsa Maria Was aaiI.nsd.

The yifa OF a well-to-do Vermont iaf.
mor called the attention Of her huaoanu
20 a newspaper article describing q
wedding. where the groom had com
pensased tho minister for his services
In farm produce says Youths Compah-
ion. How ridiculousl" commented the
good lady.
Her husband smiled. III Isn't the
ordinary thing" he remarked, but then
people who live In glass houses muan {
throw stones"
what do you mean. Jonas Farmer!
asked bis wife. sharply.
well" returned Jonas. when
married you ! paid the minister two
pigs and he gave me So cents change
And with that Mr. Farmer burst into
a laugh. to the great discomfort Of his
glfe.
rive lived with you thirty years and
never heard that before" she said
"and should like to know what you
mean by a. believe you're saying
that just 10 hector me,
mo. M'rl." snswe. ed her spouse when
his mirth had somewhat subsidized. I'll
you how It happened"
"You know I had been running the
farm for father before we were mar
rled. and Parson steadman, who mar
rled rs. had Just come TO town. He
wanted a couple Of pigs and came over
TO our place TO get them. had gone
but the hired man sold them 20 him by
weight and they amounted 10 just
ti0.35.
"Parson steadman told the man that
he hadn't the money by him. but would
be over again In a few days and would
settle. and the hired man told him that
would be- an right
well. when We we're married ] gave
the paraon a brand new $40 bin. one
that had got clean from the bank foi
that purpose.
next morning bright and early over
came the parson 10 our place. n,
] NHNfN INV NlNNN NAAM IT I MNU Ut NNNAf
and when ! came out he was preit,
much surprised TO see that was IN,
same man that he had married th'
niEht before. lie turned Kind Of RED
and looked a little queer and said h'
had come over 10 settle for those ~,
pigs. and be- took from bis pocket thai
very $40 bin that gave him the nigh
before and 80 cents besides and hande,
them TO me.
Il burst out laughing and he locke
Kind Of sober for a minute. then h
burst out laughing. too.
"'li had recognized you as the mar
owed for the pigs when yon were a
my house last night. he said. Z coul,
have handed you the IS cents aud vi
should have been square.
so. you see. Mri. that while VI
went through the form Of passing thl
money back and forth you were prac
tically bought for two pigs. minus q
cents"
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-08-07

One Of the worst things about whis-
~ drinking Is that Il catches 'em COM
|ng and going" 20 use a somewhat
Inngy expression. In prosperous times
~ tlppler tlpplos because be thinks
Dr. can afford Il. Ia dun times he tries
10 drown his dependency In drink. Il
seems that ne per capita consumption
q whisky IN this country last year was
larger than IN any iwelvemonth within
The last quarter OF a century.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-08-07

Senator Plat Of Connecticut" saw
the Washington Post. has spruced NJ,
wonderfully since his marriage N,
used 60 be quite independent In N,
matter Of dress. Trousers mlrht b,
baggy. coat might 1T badly. neck,l,
might be awry-it was an the same Il
Plat Now all IL changed. Plat 4
rejuvenated. new cdliloned. he trip,
lightly 10 the capitol with smiling face
when heretofore he was tho Walkin
epitome Of grcwsome indigestion. IN
hair is cut and barbered with dalB
care. His shoes are always shining
and on his hat no flick OF dust Is al
lowed TO rest Even his trousers arr
creased and. most startling Of all, h.
has donned a necktie which vles viii
Joseph's coat In al iis brilliant hues.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-08-07

First Chorus GIRL do feel ~ queer
IN these short sklrts. Second Chorus
Girl know; We all feel that way at
the start. but you slll get used to Il.
First Chorus Glrl-Maybe | WIN. You
know Il h the FIRST time ! ever appear
ed In such rig. J have been doing
living pictures all season.-lndianap-
oils Journal.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-08-07

Prince Constantine What are they
doing over In America todayg Tho
Alde-lt Is Memorial Day. Your High
ness. and they are having bicycle races.
Prince Constantine should like 10
Join 'om, The Aidc-rm afraid sire.
that with your record for getting over
the ground they would insist upor put.
ting you back OF scratch.-Clcvelasd
Plain Dealer
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-08-07

Nov" said the editor. I'VE can't
use any more matter. Don't take a
scrap Of news unless" Yes" ans
wered the managing editor. Unless
Il ls news Of a scrap. That h 10 say
-" However. Il was too late 10 IN.
sisi upon his good intentions. as the
humorist editor had already tainted
New York Press.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-08-07

Among the citizens who are worse
than worthless are the Cubans who
have been naiurallEed In the United
States for the purpose Of using their
citizenship here a. a shield while plot
ling against the Spanish government
In Cuba. How many there are Il Il
impossible to know: but Spain h max
ing only a reasonable request when she
asks the Uniied States Tor an agree
ment that win prevent naturalization
Tor such a purpose. No one who has
keen sense Of honor would seek the
lrmor Of a bad-faith American citizen
ihlp before exposing himself 10 dan
GER.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-08-07

Dean 0oulburn. who recently died
m England. was once master Of Rug
By. His diacourses 70 the boys we're
ornate. He talked 70 them one day
on the subject Of rcaoolboy testing.
aud remarked In his stately way: let
your pleasantly. my younger brethren.
resemble the eorusration Of the sum-
mer lightning. lambert but lnnocuous. :"
Such English may seen high and lift
I'd up. but better this mountainous
range Of speech than the low and ma
larious land OF rlang.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-08-07

d b leassuring to learn from a To-
al contemporary that sculptor 81
1l1lens works quietly In his studio
y New York Those loud. explosive.
l1|llerous sculp.ora never accomplish
nhsh. anyway.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-08-07

We may add one Of the principal cap
ilaiisis OF The Kansas City OF Atchlson
40 she iist OF wealthy men who are
not above serving the public IN a
humble capacity Tie has accepted an
appointment % street commissioner
al a salary OF foriy-hye dollars a
month. and Il 81 safe 10 cay that he
win earn bis money.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-08-07

The annual report Of Librarian Spot
ford puts the number OF books IN the
llbary Of oongrsss at 7iSli5. an in
crease Of 1854 for the year. The n.
brary contains $4,000 pamphlets. Dur.
Ing the year there were 72.47o new
ccpyflghis-an increase Of iS9S. maln-
" attributable 20 the extension Of The
International eepyrlsh, system
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-08-07

MY did We celcbrate7" asks Dem
~ Iillor. o, pshawi What's the use
4 flng sorry about Il nowg Stick 10
|1no seltzer and you'n pull through
H dsht
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-08-07

ronds, a sable cape a point lace dress.
q diamond hair ornament and many
smaller gifts. Gold tollc, ornaments.
services Of silver and sold. diamonds
and precious stones wcie showcred
on the fortunate bride In countless
numbers.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-08-07

4 like TO 10 TO the parks occasion.
ally" he said. "and learned 10 ride
the bicycle merely as a matter of pre-.
caution" "precautlcat" Certainly.
Il vas the only way 10 keep from be-.
Ing run down. Exchange
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-08-07

HE FIRST and the
only woman's the
alter OF which the
world has ever
wn 10 being
constructed in
Paris. The place Of
the site h adjoin-
lag the ladies' club
known az the Ger
Gle Pigalle. near
NJ on tmarlre. In
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-08-07

Baci-was that baby talk your wife
was talking as came in2 Fogg-
That was mother talk; no baby ever
saw INDUCED In such glbbeflsh.-Bos-
ton Transcript.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-08-07

Chaplelgh What'a the good Of put.
ting a sieeple on a church? Dudlolrh
Where else would you put EN-. dear
boy? Chapleigh-That's a fact, New.
or thought OF that,
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-08-07

Certain grim fgures IN q recent re-
port ought 10 make the glamor Of
niaee-llfe less alluring. During the
past year nearly one thousand actors
and actresses applied for assistance
from the Actors Fund. Instead Of
fame and fortune. how many who 90
on the stage attain only 70 bitter dis
appointment and much that "a worse.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-08-07

RtI John Jasper Of Richmond. Va.
laI Iasi celebrated his saith birthday.
hIH d the faith that the "sun do
~n
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-08-07

ero'Aleally there Ia something In the
Wind ont IN Kansas" remarks a con-
u1pnary. o, le, up on PETER.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-08-07

Crawford Did YOU hear what drove
him inaanei Cratshaw-Ho went 10
Chicago and tried 10 compile a social
register.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-08-07
HANNA'S NEW RIVAL.
JOHN y. M'LEAN IN OHIO POLL
TICS.
iiis Complete Mastery Of the Recent
state Convention shows HIN to ne a
Great General ON the FIELD Of Politl-
cal strife.

Ohm Z. Mclean.
whose work In the
Ohio democratic
con vention has
been done with a
view Of making
himself Marcus A.
Hanna's successor
In the United
States senate, -
reputed to be worth
S5.O00,000. Mr.. Nc
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-08-07

Switzerland is the land Of universe.
ties. Il has seven or one to every as
$50 Inhabitants while Germany has
%. or one to every ASSESSED Russia
has a university Tor every 10000. 900
only.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-08-07

Probably Colonel lngersoll Is right.
Il il hard 10 believe that there's q land
that d hotter than this.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-08-07

Nins ont that DR.. s. Weir Mitch
a j pot dead. as was reported the
nIH iay: but he IL spending the sum-
~ b Philadelphia.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-08-07

An Illicit whisky stiil and a nest Of
moonshlners have been discovered In
New York City. Perhaps this may
account for certain pecullarities re-
Gently observed IN eastern journalism.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-08-07

| II lakes WI power to look oneself
rcuarely IN the soul.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-08-07

The Bride--l always heard that love
was blind, The Brule.-Dul marriage
Ia an excellent ocullsL
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-08-07

First Baseball Player-I am tired Of
tiss hard luck. Wish things wouli
begin TO come my way Second Base
Aali Player You'd muI EN- II the,
aid.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-08-07

Cincinnati and another In Washington.
In which latter city he owns more real
estate than any other man.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-08-07

The Boston Traveller Il Worrying
over The question. Do the fires n he'll
1llnmlnaiaf- WHAT'S the difference
nn~~as4 who uoala ease 10 read a.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-08-07

crooked steps are The mos, ap, to b,
noticed.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-08-07
PLAYS FOR WOMEN.
NONE BUT FAIR SEX WILL
HAVE CONTROL.

Han Manager "a siave"-iIe Has Sue
eseded In Keeping Five womea III
sectors IN Good Temper-Mra. LosyY
On the rian.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-08-07

Mlrih and cheerialness are but the
due reward Of innocence al llfe.--slr
Thomas More
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-08-07

UuIli ard WuisKFy f,.h,,. -,
UFIIIIM ~ home without min. ff...f
W tUtll 81 Particular frei' '''' ''''''~
p NuuiiEl. n d. tUsrt. a.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-01-16
a Case Of Misplaced Confidence.
A Society Education.

"Why would it not he WE'LL" said 4
clever woman, half Sawastically and
half in earnest, "to introduce the fash
ionable game of the day into the cur
riculum of Il modern young lady'S rdu-
cation? For instance. just now it
might be golf. y young woman who
cXcels in this popular sport obtains
than !: proficient in music or an artist
of merit. Il young woman who rides
straight across the country need never
really care if she knows much about
science or history 1t really seems alb
Surd to see the way Il woman who cX-
GELS in sport is talked about and the
interest Sh" rXcitcS. But since il is so,
why not make it Il pat of education:
why teach Il girl music and spend
time and money over what will never
bc OF any use or advantage! How
much better it would he if she We're
taught games scientifically. so that she
could play them with credit to herself
and pleasure to others. My own prciu-
dice is in favor of Il good. olI-fash
toned ruucH1iOn. but when one sees the
fuss that is made over our women ath-
leteS. am obliged to ask myself. if it
is the spirit Of the age. why they fight
against il? Why should not the in
StrlctorS of The new girl seek rather
to direct this SupcrfiuorlS energy. or
whatever il is. and. recognizing the al
tered condition of things. out -IerOd
Hernd:"
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1897-01-16
IT WAS A MASSACRE
A BRITISH CONSUL AND C0NPAN.
IONS THE VICTIMS.
Great Excitement in London Over
the2Ncwn from the Guinea Coast
Victims We're All We'll known
The Object of the Murder Not Yet
xnown-The Royal Niger ENpe.li-
ton.

London. Jan. 13.-The foreign office
has received private confirmation of
the news from Ronny. on the Guiana
coast telling of the massacre of Consul
Phillips and his ompanions while on
peaceful mission to Gcnin City. The
news has created Il great sensation. as
the victims are all well known.
Lord Salisbury came to the foreign
office especially from Hatfield house
to receive the earliest official details
and consider them.
1t is stated in the foreign Office adj
vices that thc party was lmal med
when it left the consulate at Benin. on
the west side of the Niger. travelling
toward tile Adamagu country. They
We're surprised on the frontier territory
at Benin City. where they were sud
denly fired upon and lnassacrrd. The
object of the murder is not vet known.
1t is thought that the massacre is pos
of tho king of the Okriba tribe to N"N
Calabar. who was captured by the
British.
\ telegram from Lagos says that tile
expedition against the emir Of Nupe is
still waiting at Lokoja. 1t is expected
that it will march against Foulas'
forces at Kabba. southwest of the
Niger Sir George Goldie. the govern
or las arrived and will accompany the
column. The Royal Nige' comrany's
flotilla of armed stern-wheeled steam
ers will patrol the Niger and cut Off
the eremy's retreat to Bida, their cap
ital.