Berne: The cantonal government has
complalnel Ur tbe federal the
action of Dr. Cramer, JJultad States
charge d’affaires here, In having, con
trary to usage, demanded direct from
the prefect of Brlenne, instead of frorfr
the b-drral (lie punishment of
a number of persons who created a dis
turbance in the Methodist chOYCh of
which Dr. Cramer is a patron.
, Job Fruiting •
Don* promptly. »trwu»n*bl«' tn
tbe Lxkl>«» Job otiloe.
GENERAL NEWS.
WIGGINS STILL ADHERES TO HIS FOR-
MER PREDICTIONS.
LARGE JEWELRY ROBBERY AT SPRING
FIELD, ILLINOIS.
A PIGEON SHOOTING MATCH-CARVER
AGAIN VICTORIOUS.
SENATE PROCEEDINGB-THE TARIFF
BILL FINALLY PASSED.
Wiggins* Storm.
Ottawa, Ont., March 3.—Wiggins ad
heres to the predictions of the storm of
March 9-13. He says that the storm
will be as great as ever occurred on the
earth or can possibly occur. He is
positive that the tidal wave will occur
in the bay of Bengal, the coast of
Australia and the Gulf of Mexico.
Rising Waters.
Cairo, HL, March 3.—The town of
Columbiana is entirely submerged, only
the roofs of two houses being visible.
Eleven houses have floated away. One
bouse was demolished by a cake of ice.
The citizens waded to a place of safety.
Arkansas City, March 3.—The river
is rising rapidly and a great flood is in
evitable. The people are taking their
property to places of safety, and fami
lies are leaving ou every traiu. The
negroes are fleeing panic stricken.
Large Robbery of Jewelry.
Springfield, 111., March 3.—Early this
morning some burglars opened the safe
of J. C. Kabolt, 'jeweler and watch
maker, and stole from 818,000 to 820,-
000 worth of goods. A large portion
of the property consisted of diamonds
and jewelry, together with 400 watches,
of which 250 were left there for repair.
