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Entered at the North Platte (Nebraska) posloffice assecond-clas- s matter.

A recent dispatch from Washington says: The house republicans will introduce and pass withinthe week two bills in response toPresident Cleveland's message otappeal for help for the treasury.One of these two will be a tariff billto increase the revenue, the other afinancial plan to maintain the goldreserve and prevent alleged existing trouble with the greenbacksThe tariff bill will be entitled --Abill to increase the revenues and toprevent deficits in the treasury,'and will go into effect when signedby thePresident, if he signs it, andwill remain in effect until Aug. 1,1898, when, by its provisions, itsoperation will cease. Its items follow: A duty on wool of CO per centof the McKinley law rates. A com-

pensatory duty on woolen goods of60 per cent of the McKinley actrates. A duty of 60 per cent of therate ot 1890 on lumber which willbe from 10 to 15 percent ad valoremAn increase of 25 per cent from theWilson-Gorma- n act rates on cereals,breadstuffs, dairy products, andlive stock, including poultry. Ahorizontal increase of lo per centfrom the Wilson-Gorma- n rates onall other schedules, with the provision that in no case shall the dutyexceed the McKinley rates, exceptwhere the Wilson-Gorma- n rates exceed those of the McKinley law.The second bill will provide for twoissues of bonds. The first will bean unlimited amount of 3 per centfive-3re- ar coin bonds to protect thegold reserve, with the provisionthat the currency redeemed by theproceeds shall not be paid out forcurrent deficits in the revenuesunless the expenses of the govern-ment are in excess of the revenues,which it is expected, they will notbe if the first bill is in operation.In addition, the second bill will pro-

vide for one-ye- ar two per cent treasury certificates of indebtedness: notto exceed $50,000,000 in amount.andto be disposed of at the discretionof the secretary ot the treasury tomeet deficits in the revenue. Theseare to be offered for sale at the sub- -

treasuries and depositories of thegovernment. It is possible thatthere may be added to tins bill aplan to increase the currency byauthorizing national banks to issuecirculation to the par value of allthe government bonds deposited bythem with the government as secur-

ity for their notes.

Now that Judge Pardee in theUnited States court at New Orleans has decided that there is nodoubt as to the constitutionality ofthe sugar bounty act, capital willbe directed' towards the beet sugarindustry with renewed vigor.Given encouragement in the UnitedStates for a few years, such asGermany has given.it for the pastquarter century, the beet sugar industry will become equally as prosperous as other protected indus-

tries that have now become formid-able competitorsof European coun-

tries. Nebraska will be at thehead of the procession when thebenefits of such pfotection aremore fully realized. Grand IslandIndependent.

Admiral Meade said in an inter-view: a few days ago that the onlywar in which we are likely to en-

gage is with Great Britain and thatthe first shot fired will sound theknell of the British Empire, Ac-

cording to the Admiral's figures,the American navy won twenty-seve- n

of the thirty odd fights in thewar of 1812, and could do betternow. The United States has fiftvmodern fighting ships, large andsmall, and in these times battle-ships can be bought ready made.Three hundred torpedo boats couldbe "completed within six months,and as for our coast cities, it mustbe remembered that during the civilwar a fleet of iron-cla- ds was held atbay by the comparative! inferiordefenses at Charleston. Ex.

. The following from the InterOcean voices the sentiment of avery large majority of the patrioticpeople of this country: No nationshould ever be in a condition to. in-

vite war, and not one in a hundredwants war now- - with England.But the United States would makea dear purchase of peace for futureyears by science now. She hasspoken and will stand there. Shewill ask simple justice and. right asbetween nations, and if a contestfor principles has to come it mightas well come sooner as later.There should be no compromise ofprinciple to secure peace, for sucha peace is never lasting.

Dr. A. P. Sawyer I have baa SfceaiaatisBi sinceI was 29 years pW, bat since nsisfj year Tamil yCare have been frea from It-- it also cared myheebaad ot the same disease. Mrs. Robt. Coa-BeH- y.

Brooklyn, icm. gold by F. H. Loogiey.

SPANISH ARE ON THE JUMP.

.Movements ef tho Insurgents Have BeenRapid and Unexpected.

Havana, Dec. 26. Christmas daywore away in Havana with continuedanxiety in all circles, the news of themorning of the continued advance oithe insurgent forces beinc confirmedby details coming in through the dayand embellished by flying rumors of theclose approach of Gomez and Ins army,as a matter of fact, there was very

"little accurate information of the exactwhereabouts of the insurgents or thecourse they were taking. The militaryauthorities themselves are much at faultas to where tho enemy will be met,Much is still made by the authorities oftho engagement at Coliseo plantationwhich they insist was a signal victoryover the forces of Gomez. After thischeck, they assert, the insurgents willnot dare to advance upon Havana.

The fact remains that the westwardcourse of the insurgents continues andactive preparations are going on for theimmediate defense of the city. It wasannounced durinff the afternoon thatCaptain General Cameos arrived inHavana at 5 o'clock from near Ha tanzas, making the seventh change of hisheadquarters in two weeks, or since theunchecked progress of the insurgentsthrough Santa Clara and Ma tanzasprovinces commenced, and always tothe westward, or nearer Havana. Thisfact in itself is regarded as highly ag-nificant of the critical situation of Ha-vana and as a relinquishment on thepart of the Spanish commander of bringing the insurgents to a standstill outsideJaruco or any point between Matanzasand Havana. The arrival here-o- f thecaptain general makes it evident thatthe base of operations against the insurgents must now be Havana direct.

THE MANITOBA SCHOOL WAR.

legislature Dissolved anil an Appeal to theCountry Will Be Made.

"Winnipeg, Dec. 25. The Manitobalegislature has been dissolved and an ap-peal to tho country will bo made on theschool question. Polling will take placeon Jan. 15, and the new house meetsJan. 25.

Premier Greenway, in an address onthe issue, says: "I assert that our peo-

ple are perfectly competent to deal withtheir own political concerns and I resentthe imputation that they have treatedany portion of the community with in-

justice or in a spirit of intolerance. . Iprotest against the proposed action ofthe dominion government in invitingparliament to destroy our national schoolsystem without investigation and inignorance of the circumstances."

SALISBURY ANXIOUS TO REPLY.

He Will Take an Early Occasion to ExpressHis Sentiments.

New York, Dec. 21. A. special to The"World from London says: Lord Salis-bury, through his private secretary, Mr.Harrington, stated he would probablytake early occasion to express his per-sonal sentiments toward tho UnitedStates in some public address from theplatform or at a private dinner. LordSalisbury made this statement in replyto a request for a message from him inhi3 personal and unofficial capacity,freed from the restraints of official com-munication to tho American people, ex-pressing the general feeling of the Brit-ish public toward them. Lord Salisburypreferred to express his sentiments fromthe public platform.LINCOLN AND PHELPS SELECTED.

Will Constitute Two Members of the Vene-zuelan Commission.

New York, Dec. 26 A special to The"World from "Washington says: Thejaresident has tendered places on theVenezuelan commission to Edward J.Phelps of Vermont, ter to Eng-land, and Robert J. Lincoln of Illinois,ox-minis- to England. Their accept-ances have not been received and thothird place on the conimitteo will not befilled until Mr. Phelps and Mr. Lincolnaccept.

Interstate Commission Report.Yashtngton, Dec. 22. The annual

report of the interstate commerce com-mission gives a short history of thetraffic agreement among railroads andsays that the recently formed associa-tions have been held unlawful by thecommittee, which, under statuary au-thority, has taken steps to prosecute byrequiring the district attorneys of theproper districts to institute regular legalproceedings to punish the offenders.

Heavy Postofflce Robbery.Harvey, Ills., Dec. 20. Thieves broke

into the postoffice and carried away $2,-6- 00

worth of postage stamps and $800in money. Tho postmaster, JeremiahO'Rourke, is a poor man and the losswill fall heavily upon him.

Three I'eople Drowned.Hot Springs, Ark., Dec. 23. News

has reached here of the drowning inForchee creek of Mrs. Tennie "Whitardof Bismarck, Mo., her infant and hersister, Ada Hardage, while attemptingto ford the stream. .

Dr. Hearne Not Guilty.Bowling Green, Mo., Dec. 23.

After one 'hour's deliberation, the juryin the trial of Dr. James A. Hearne onthe charge of murdering Amos Stillwellthe millionaire packer, returned a ver-dict of not guilty.LATEST MARKETS BY TELEGRAPH

Chicago Live Stock.Chicago, Dec. 23. CATTLE Country ship-

pers have been advised by Chicago com-mercial firms to cut down their shipments ofcattle, hogs and sheep during the Christmasweek, and are following advice strictly. Todays supply was so meager that tli3 offeringswero easily disposed of at a further advanceof 5310c, prices ruling about 1520c higherthan on Friday for desirable lots; salej wereon the basis of $3.5X4.10 for common tostrictly choice beoves: light and mediumcatUe selling to the best advantage. Butcher'and cannera' stuff was firmer.

HOGS Receipts today would bo consideredsmall even on Pricc3 were strongand 5c higher. Common to choice hogs sold at13 3333.47li & large part of the trading beingat

SHEEP Not many sheep aro required, aspoultry is so cheap, but the offerings wero solight today thatprices wero st. ougrcr for

offerings. Sales were on a bnsls of5i.6O53.75 for inferior to ex;ra sheep. Lambssold at f3.254. 10.

Bishop Bonacum's petition for an j

injunction against the priests toshut them out of the. church andpastoral residence at Auburn and j

Tecumseh was called for ' hearing--

before Judge Hall last Monday.Both the bishop and his attorneyfailed to put in an appearance.On Friday the attorney appeared,but not the bishop. The Judge re-

fused to hear the case, and it wasput off to the spring: term of court.

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MEWS OF NEBRASKA.

JFour Inches of Snow at Wilcox."Wilcox, Neb., Dec. 26. Four inches

of snow fell here,Did Not Set the Fire. ,

"Wahoo, Neb., Dec. 26. In-- the Mc-Gor- d

arson case the jury returned a ver-dict of not guilty.

Entertainment For the Insane.Lincoln, Dec. 26. The members of

the State University clubs will give anentertainment at the Nebraska hospitalfor the insane on Dec 27.

Ton of Flour For tho Poor.Auburn, Neb., Dec. 26. Hon.

Church Howe sent the local aid societyof Auburn a ton of flour for distributionamong the worthy poor for Christmas.

Thrown From His Wagon.Ogalalla, Neb., Dec. 23. Matt

Becldus, a farmer residing seven milesnortheast of here, was seriously hurt in-

ternally by being thrown from hiswagon.

Hartlngton's New School House.Hartington, Neb., Dec. 21. At a

meeting of the citizens of Hartington itwas decided to erect, an brickschool building. The building will costabout $15,000.

Hawkins Acquitted.Beatrice, Dec. 26 The forgery case

of the state of Nebraska againstueorge iii. MawJans, ex-wat- er commissioner, was concluded by an acquittalof the defendant.

Nebraska Baptist Moved to Omaha.Louisville, Neb., Dec. 21. The Ne-

braska Baptist office was moved toOmaha, where the paper will in thefuture be published. The Baptist is theofficial organ of the Baptists of Ne5-brask- a.

George Morgan Sentenced to Hang.Omaha, Dec. 3. Judge Scott called

George Morgan before him and senten-ced him to be hanged April 17, 1896.Morgan was a few weeks ago convictedof the murder of little Ida Gaslall Noy.3, in this city.

Hawkins Not Guilty.Beatrice, Dec. 21. The jury in the

case of ex-Wat- er Commissioner Hawk-ins returned a verdict of not guilty.This will leave Phillips to bear thewhole burden of the defalcation in thecity treasury, as he has made confessionof his guilt.

Stood Six to Six.Omaha, Dec. 24. At 9:30 a. m. Judge

Keysor discharged the jury in the Ishcasoon its report that there was no like-lihood that it would ever be able toagreeupon a verdict. The members were notinclined to talk concerning what oc-

curred in "the jury room. They stoodsix to six.

Her Aged Lover Is Faithless.York:, Neb, Dec. 23. A breach of

promise suit was filed here by ElsieFroid against Nathaniel Simmons, inwhich $10,000 is asked to heal thobroken heart. The parties live atBrad-sha-w,

and the lady is about 60 and thegentleman about 70 years old, The suithas caused quite a sensation.

Funeral of Captain Taylor.Hastings, Dec. 25. Tho funeral of

Captain Taylor was held from theMethodist church, Rev. Mr. Scott of thePresbyterian church officiating. Cap-

tain Taylor was a resident of the past 20years. A couple of months ago he be-

came insane and --was taken to the Lin-coln asylum where he died.

Dead In the Sand HillsAlliance, Neb., Dec. 23. "William

Helm, a prominent cattleman, wasfound dead in the sand hills 80 milessoutheast of here. He was a cattle rustler and when killed was evidentlycaught in tho act of stealing. Threesizes of bullet holes and one shotgunwound were found on his body.

Captain Taylor's Death.Hastings, Neb., Dec. 23. .Captain

"William Taylor, a veteran of the latewar and a 20-ye- ar resident of this city,died at the Lincoln asylum for the in--sane, lie was sent to the asylum aboutf month ago and his disease proved tobe softening of tho brain. He will beburied here. He had no family.

Boy Hunter's Accident.Berlin, Neb., Dec. 23. While Eddie

Evers, 18 years of age, was rabbit hunting, he set nis gun agamt a tree whilehe endeavored to scare a rabbit out of ahole near by. Suddenly his gun fellaown, was discharged and the full loadof shot was lodged in his right arm.Physicians have but little hopo of say-ing the injured member.

To Check Up OKicials.Beatrice, Dec. 26. The county com

missioners nave aeciaea to investigatethe offices of county treasurer, countyclerk and register of deeds, covering aperiod from July 1, 1889, to Jan. 1, 1896,and county judge, sheriff and clerk ofdistrict court for a period of 10 years,and have employed an expert account-ant to superintend the work, Mr. A. E.Fowlic of Grand Island.

"Deacon" Collier Convicted.Rushvtlle, Neb., Dec. 23. Judge

Barlow finished a week's term of courtdisposing of about 200 cases. WilliamB., familiarly known as "Deacon" Col-lier, was convicted of stealing a bunchof cattle from the Spade ranch and sen-tenced to one year in the penitentiary.The case of the Iudian, Fast Thunderand his son, Plenty Bird, charged withthe killing of the Indian policeman, RedHorse, were continued.

Ghost of the Barrett-Sco- tt Cae.ll, Neb., Dec. 25. A motion

for a new trial in the case of the Knightsof Pythias and Odd Fellows lodgesagainst Thomas Hudson has been arguedand tho verdict set aside This caseinvolves the reward offered by thelodges for tho finding of the body ofBarrett Scott last winter. In the trialof tire case the jury awarded the entirereward to the plaintiff, although somo20 or I'O members of the same searchingparty claimed a part of it.

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SENATE STANDS BY CLEVELAND.

Venezuelan Bill Passes That Body aa' It- Came From the House.

Washington, Dec. 2j. The senateFriday by unanimous vote and. withoutthe formality of a roll call, passed thobill already passed by the house of representatives empowering the president toappoint a commission to determine theYeneznela-Britis- h Guiana boundary.This action was the culmination of adebate adding a memorable page to congressional history. It was a day of memorable speeches by notable men. Thesubject of war between the UnitedStates and Great Britain was the prevailing theme, which round expressionin lofty patriotic sentiments, in stirringappeals for the preparation and defense,in graphic portrayals of the horrors ofwar, and at times in dofiant warningsto the people ccrcss the water.

Allen's resolution calling on the financecommittee to investigate tho needs forunlimited coinage of silver was adopted.

Throughout the debate mere was anundercurrent of feeling that while thecountry would not shrink from war, ifit must come, yet that such a calamitywas not imminent. The passageof the bill was not, however, the onlyexciting event of the day, for at 4:30o'clock, tho president's message urgingthe gravity of the financial situationand calling on congress not to adjournfor the holidays until relief was afforded,was presented to the senate. Its reading was followed with close attentien,but the senators, absorbed with thostirring'events of the debate, were readyto adjourn without immediate consideration of the message.

Washington, Dec. 23. At 12:25 thehouse of representatives adjourned untilMonday. The ways and means committee held a brief meeting after the scssion of tho house and formally organized. The president's financial messageurfrincr necessity of immediate actionfor relief of tho treasury was not con-

sidered, nor was tho adjournment resolution, whicd had also been referred tothe committee. An adjournment wastaken until Monday at 11 o'clock: Intho meantimo the Republican leaderswill confer upon the situation.

At 1 :45 tho senate adjourned untilTuesday without doing anything im-portant.

TARIFF AND BOND BILLS.

House Republicans Will Pass Two ReliefMeasures.

Washington, Dec. 25. The houseRepublicans will introduce on tho dayafter Christmas and pass within a week,two bills in response to President Cleve-land's message of appeal for help forthe treasury. . One of these two will bea tariff bill to increase tho revenue, theother a financial plan to maintain thegold reserve and prevent alleged exist-ing trouble with the greenbacks. Thisparty plan has been perfected by twomeetings of the Republican members ofthe ways and means committee. Thefirst held Saturday, with the

of Speaker Reed and other leaders;the second Monday afternoon. Althoughstrong efforts wero made to preservesecrecy concerning the details of theplan, its features have been obtainedfrom unquestionable authority..

The tariff bill will be entitled, "A billto increase the revenues and. to preventdeficits in the treasury," and will gointo effect when signed by the president,if he signs it, and will remain in effectuntil Aug. 1. 1896, when by its provi-sions its operation will cease. It isas follows:

A duty on wool of 60 per cent of thoMcKinley law rates; a compensatoryduty on woolen goods of 60 per cent ofthe McKinley act rates; a duty of 60 percent of tho rate of 1890 on lumber, whichwill be from 10 to 15 per cent ad valorem.An increase of 25 per cent from theWilson-Gorma- n act rates on cerealbreadstuffs, dairy products and livostock, including poultry. A horizontalincrease of 15 per cent from tho Wilson-Gorman- "

rates on all other schedules,with the provision that in 110 case shallthe duty exceed the McKinley rate3, ex-

cept where tho Wilson-Gorma- n ratesexceed those of theMtKialey law.

The second bill will provide for twoissues of bonds. The first will be anunlimited amount of 3 per cent ar

coin bonds to protect the gold reservewith the provision that the currencyredeemed by the proceeds shall not bepaid out for current deficits in therevenue unless the expenses of the gov-ernment are in excess of the revenues,which it is expected they will not be ifthe first bill is in cperatiou. In additionthe second bill will provide forper cent treasury certificates of indebt-edness not to exceed $50,000,000 inamount and to be disposed of at the dis-

cretion of the secretary of the treasuryto meet current deficits in the revenue.

THE STRATHNEVIS REACHES PORT.

Found at Anchor Behind DestructionIsland, South of Cape Flattery.

Seattle, Wash., Dec. 26. Tho longdelayed steamer Srrathnevis arrived atPort Townsend at midnight in tow ofthe tug Mineola. She was foundChristmas morning at anchor behindDestruction island, south of Oape Flat-tery. She was first picked up by theMiowera and towed five days by herwhen the hawser parted in a storm andthe disabled steamer was again adrift,less than 50 miles from Capo Flattery.She drifted in behind Destructionisland and anchored.

The Srrathnevis sailed fromTacoma-o- r

Yokohama on Oct. 12, and thexvf orhad been out 74 days. As time passed,and the Srrathnevis did not "arrive atYokohama, the rates of reinsurance ad-- jvanced rapidly until 80 and 90 per cent;were offered, with few takers. Oae ef tthe most interesting features in connec-- ,tion with tie return of the ship is thevast amount of money that will fee naadtby the insurance men who had the cour--iage to take risks on her. !

judge Ederton Better.Sioux Falls, S. D., Dec. 96. News

comes from Judge A J. Edgerton, wheis now in Florida for his health, tkathe is rapidly improving, and that hehopes by spring to have regained his elitime vipor. ,

BIG STRIKE IS ENDED

SETTLEMENT BROUGHT ABOUT BY

JOHN YVANAMAKER.

Company Concedes the Right of tho 3Icn tcOrganize Qaestkm of Wa-- cs Held InAbeyance Philadelphia Merchants Suf-

fered la Their Holiday Trade.

Philadelphia , Dec. 154. The greattrolley strike is ended. This is final.John. Wanamaker is the man whobrought about the settlement. He wasaided by members of the Christianleague. Tho basis of settlement follows:

First While the Union Traction com-pany will only treat with the workmenin its employ, itwill allow them mem-bership in any lawful organization.

Second It will take up all grievancesand give them full and fair considera-tion.

Third It will, so far as it has vacantplaces, immediately put on the old men,and as fast as vacancies arise, will givepreference to any of the old men yet un-employed and endeavor to arrange thetrips ofthe cars to favor the old men, asfar as possible without violating its con-tract with the new men.

Concessions on Both Sides.The questions of compensation and

hours are left for future determination.Concessions wero made by both sides.The battle has been mainly fought onthe question of the employes member-ship in tho Amalgamated association ofstreet railway employes which the com-pany has persistently refused to recog-nize. Tho new men engaged sinco thestrike began, number nearly 1,000.There were about 5,000 strikers. Theywill report for work. Mr. Wanamakersubmitted tho ideas embraced in thesettlement to the strikers. They ac-

cepted them and in turn submitted themto the company.

To properly round out the matter, amass meeting of the strikers was heldlast night for the purpose of ratification.Hero tho strike was officially declaredoff. All tho leaders "were called uponfor speeches and there was a veritablelove feast.

Cost Thousands of Dollars.Thus ends the strike that lasted ex-

actly one week and ccst the city, thecompany and the strikers thousands ofdollars. The less in fares alone to thecompany is estimated at $350,000. Apartfrom the destruction of cars and otherproperty there has been considerablebloodshed, although fortunately nofatal results. The business men of thocity have been the heaviest sufferers.The strike, coming in the midst of theholidays, brought unparalleled disasterto shopkeepers and much hardship of a .

financial nature is anticipated. Themost peculiar feature of thq strike hasbeen the fact that the public and thostrikers have been almost as one thofirst because of the indignation result-ing from the recent abolition of freetransfers and consequent increase offares. It was undoubtedly this univer-sal sympathy for the strikers that en-couraged the hoodlum element to com-mit violence.

Police Shot to Kill.Monday was certainly the most vio-

lent sinco the struggle began and forthe first time, the police shot to kill.About 10 o'clock in- - the morning a tre- -

menduous crowd gathered at Eighteenthand Girard avenue and as the carspassed, each with seven policemenaboard, the stones began to fly. Adozen or more cars had been completelywrecked, when tho police opened fire.They first fired into the air, but as thesituation became more threatening, oneof them fired his revolver into the crowd.William H. Matthews, a striking motor-ma- n,

fell with a bullet in his head, andSamuel G. Crossley, a striking conduc-tor, was shot in the knee. Both are ina serious condition at tne hospital.James Hartnell was shot in the arm andslightly injured.FOUR DUNN BROTHERS BLOWN UP.

One of Them Killed and Three Others Fatally Injured, by an Kxploslon.

Perry, O. T., Dec. 25. A deputymarshal arriving from the Osage coun-try this morning brings news of a seri-ous accident to the four Dunn brothers.They were in a wagon in pursuit ofsomo lawbreakers in the Osage countrywhen a large can of powder becameignited and all four men were Jblownhigh in tho air. One of them was hurtso badly by the explosion that he soondied, and the others are said to be fatallyinjured. The Dunns wero once friendsof the outlaws, who did work along thoCreek country line, but some monthsago they accepted commissions from thoUnited States government for killingBitter Creek and Tulsa Jack, two notedmembers of the old Dalton gang.

HIrIi Water In Missouri.Little Rock, Dec. 26. The Arkansas

river hero and at all points heard fromis still rising. Communication is en-tirely"cut off from Perryville and pointssouth of the river in that section. Theferryboats generally aro inoperative.From all parts of the state come reportsof damage by high water. The riversare approaching very near the disastrousstage of 1892. Siloam Springs is cut offfrom the outer world and much of New-port is inundated. Houses are beingcarried away by the raging torrent nearRed Bluff, but no casualties are reported.At Little ock R the river is still at thodanger point of 23 feet, but still fivofeet from tho high water mark of May21, 1892.

alining: Activity In the Black Hills.Deadwood, Dec. 25. At no period in

the past has there been such activity inmining affairs in the Black Hills as atthe present time. Old prospectors,who have for years held theirclaims by simply doing tho assessmentwork required by law havo now caughtthe gold fever in earnest aud are open-ing up their mines, and in many casesare being rewarded by rich finds.

John Russell Hhad Dead.London, Dec. 26. John Russell Hind,

the astronomer, is dead.

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NORTH PLATTE, - NEBRASKA.Telegraph orders proasptly attended to.