refuses to recognize the English treaty.

The English say that the French have no rights whatever in Borgu, and
that if they behave themselves sensibly there will be no trouble, but if
they trespass on lands that are under the influence of England by right
of treaty, they will have to be taught a lesson.

In the mean while a commission has been appointed to settle the
question, and is now about to meet in Paris.

* * * * *

The prospect of a bad strike on the Croton Valley reservoir has just
been averted.

This strike appeared to be of such a threatening nature that the works
were guarded by sheriffs, and the militia were called out to protect the
property.

The work which is being done is the building of an enormous wall which
is to act as a dam, and collect the waters of the Croton and its
tributaries into one monster reservoir, for the supply of New York city.

The work has been in progress for five years, and it promises to be
another four before it is accomplished.

[Illustration: New dam]

The majority of the workmen employed are Italians, many of whom have
bought little plots of land and built homes for themselves near their