Peking, Nov. 19.
It is reported from Ichang that General Wu Pei-fu has bought one river steamer suitable for transportation of troops between Ichang and Wanhsien and_ has sent an agent to Shanghai to purchase another. It is now becoming obvious that Wanhsien will he the advanced base for another expedition against the Szechuanese.—Reuter. following gocd "'fish"" story has been sent us by a correspondent Two fishermen of Stubbington, Hants, "lan exciting encounter with a large riger ed. After they had hooked the 1 and with great difficulty hauled it into the boat, it attacked them, knock. ing one aver with its tail, Before the fisherman could recover the ce] fixed its teeth in one of his boots. His companion then stunned the conger before it could do further damage. When measured it was found to be 4ft. Gin. in length, and weighed 25lb. 7oz. The conger eel sometimes attains a length of Bit.
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