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              iwitma Jillfc £♦ NUMBBB SB 7. j Weekly Kittbllihed 1800. j PITTSTON PA. TUESDAY, APRIL 7, 1865. j two una, I Tn Cm If Far WMk. ONE IN A HUNDRED. unless something arises to change the present intoution. He has said that he wants to lie tho.-e. Dr. Newman will offlciata at the funeral REMOVED FOE CAUSE. ALMOST INCREDIBLE, DUFFERIN'S DIPLOMACY REMEMBERING ROSE AMBLER. THE MARKETS. The Unparalleled Atrocities Committed V Detective Who Has Workwl Up a Cbm THAT'S WHAT GEN. GRANT SAYS HIS CHANCES OF RECOVERY ARE. Nearly four months ago Gen. Grant was told that the cancer was eating away his life, find that he could not recover. Ho Haid nothing nbout it at the time, because he did n' t wish to worry his wife. The doctors prohbited? smoking, but the General insisted that he should be allowed to smoke on family birthdays, Christmas and New Year's. PRESIDENT CLEVELAND CUT8 OFF THE HEAD OF A POSTMA8TER. Portland, Me., April 7.—John Faithful Farr, a boy not quite 11 years old, who lives on Long Island, Portland harbor, has since his early childhood been posaesaed of a nu n a for killing animals aud torturing children. At the a/re of 4 he killed all the chickens he could find by snapping off their heads. During the succeeding two years he took to killing cats and other smidl creatures, strangling them with strings. When 0 years old he began to torture children, and the neighborhood became so inconsed at his actions that hjs grandmother was compelled to move with him to Great Cheboygan Island. Here he renewed his malicious tricks, choVing his poodle dog to death, levering a girl into a well, from which she the la it moment rescued, and pouring kerosene down another girl's throat. For this he was punished by a sound kicking. He then took to Carrying a long pin, with which he assaulted every one he came near and wliich he thrust into his grandmother while she was asleep. Two years ago he attacked two children of an army official's wife who was visiting the island. Shortly after cries of "Murder" were heard from hi3 grandmother's cottage, and the fishermen neighbor* found the boy beating tho eld woman over the head as she lay in bed. llo escaped by jumping down a 80-foot cliff, and was so badly injured that once more ho escaped punishment. by an Eleven-year-old Boy. THE NATIVE CHIEFS WILD WITH END Stuatford, CL, April 7.—A detective who instill at ivork upon the Rose Amblormurder case says that since the coroner's inquest he has learned that on tMenlght of the murder a flsh'ng sloop left Stratford, manned by two brothers, who still live here and ore well known. In telling' what he learned about the Ambler case from them the detective said: On a oil these brothers I will call tbj mate and the other the captain. Against Ifer Murderer. FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL AT NEW THUSIASM FOR ENGLAND. YORK AND CHICAGO. Be Sometimes Thinks He May Recover, but B«lleve« Another Strangling lit would Carry Him OffVery Quickly —Bis Religious Views. He Takes Occasion to Remark that all Postmasters who Bave Neglected Their Offices are Liable to Sum- Tile Great. Powers Still Parleying, Al- Rallroaul 8iMkD-cu«a|* snto wrt Provision markets, aal v Fetralmua. though the Declaration of War Seems mary Dismissals. to be Not Far Off—France and China Conclude Feaee. NEW YORK STOCK New York:,. April 7.—Dr. Douglas left Gen. Grant about midnight on Sunday. Dr. Bhrady had arrived a short time before to remain all night. 'Iho general was sleeping soundly aud peacefully under the anodyne which had been adminstered, and seemed quieter and showed signs of increasing strength. He slept straight through until (! o'clock, having hod a total rest of seven and a half hours. All night the house had remained in darkness, with the exception of a dim light which shone through the library window. The entire family enjoyed a full night's rest for the first time in soveTal days. This was the first bulletin sent out: 6:30 a. M.—Gen. Grant has had an undisturbed and refreshing sleep of seven and a half hours. His pulse is 60 and full. Temperature normal. He has had no pain during the night and has coughed very little. He is inclined to be cheerful. WEST VIRGINIA'S DISTRESS. Washington, April 7.—The postmaster at Rome, N.'Y., has been suspended from further duty by order of the president, and James B. Corcoran has been designated to perform the duties of tho office in his stead. The president proposed the removal of the postmaster and nominated Corcoran at the recent session, and as the senate failed to take action on the nomination the postmaster general applied to the president for his directions in the case and roceived a written communication, which has been procured from the department and is as follows: London, April 7.—Special correspondents who were present at tho review of native and British troops at Rawul-Pindi agree in pronouncing it the grandest military display that, has boon witnessed in India during the present generation, and no greater demonstration is recorded in the history of the country. At the grand banquet given ir honor of the ameer after the revi v rC were present Earl Dufferin, viceroy of India, and his staff; Abdulrahman, ameer of Afglianistan; the Nizam of Hyderabad, the Maharajah of Nepaul, several other powerful native princes and the leading chiefs of the native forces, with their personal staffs. The scene was a brilliant one, all the notable personages .being in full uniform and profusely decorated. The ameer's speech was highly complimentary to England, and he closod with the, sentiment, "May her army be ever victorious." Earl Dufferin then callod for cheers for tho ameer, and they were heartily given by the Indian potentates and their vassals. The Maharajah or Nepaiil, in a splendid address, renewed his assurances that he was ready to furnish J5,000 men to fight Russia, and added that he would have thera ready to march to-morrow If necessary. The speeches of all the Indian princes breathed a most warlike spirit. It is admitted that the demonstration of England's military strength has had a salutar* effect in all quarters. [As reported by Judd, Nye ft Ca., Brokera, Scran ton, Pittaton and W ilkea-Barra, ew their private wire, enabliag then ta ezecw* orders instantly.] Terrible Accounts of the Suffering in the Wo can show by the mate that Will Lewis's Carriage was driven north in the main road shortly after witness left Rose Ambler od the night of the murder. The mate and Will Lewis were friends, and I don't know but it was at Lewis's house that he met Rose Ambler. At any rate he courted Rose and she n us not averse to bis attentions. Although she was engaged to Lewis she took every opportunity to meet the mate. Famine Stricken Counties. Pittsburg, April 7.—Mr. Samuel W. Wall, a staff correspondent of The Pittsburg Times, who has just returned from a week's tour of the famine stricken district of West Virginia, out of the lines of railroad or telegraph communication, tells a story of his personal investigation of the terrible sufferings in that state which is as thrilling as a romance. The residents of Calhoun, Roane, Wirt, Ritchie, Pleasant, Dod'lridge, Lewis, Gilmer, Brayton, Upshur, Nicholas, Clay and Jackson, and also parts of many counties adjoining, arij small farmers, owning small plats of land. Last year there was large emigration of this class of people from Ohio to West Virginia, all their money being expended in the purchase of their homes. The district outlined experienced a drouth last season such as never was known in tho history of the state. From June until November no rain fell; a hot wind blew continuously from the south, baffling the efforts of the fanners to raise their crops. Vegetr.- tion was scorched to death, and scarce a fifth of a crop was garnered. The beginning of a severe winter found all these people with tarns and larders bare. Unable to feed their cattle they have seen them die by hundreds, and have in many instances been compelled to use the carcasses for food. Nrw Yohk, Apr 1 7.—Stoeks aoM  the New York stock exchange, m fpllowa: Stock* Open Clot'a Stock• Opmt'bhf'g ing BiS *9 Hd. D.1R. C„ 7M4 78% Nor. Weal.. MU NM D. L ft W.. 104% 104 NwfWntpt 1(1U lllU U; J CentnU Mtt MM M„ K. ft T. 10# ltfl W. Union . . 67W Mich. Oen.. — —- fit Pauil.com 69*2 M PhllaftBed. 14M 1«M 0. O. C. 4 1. S» SOU ST Ot* —. — i-rle ISM ]t£ Canada&.. M » Lake Shore. IW 59« N Y. On.. MM «M Tex. Pacific llfc « D. t B O. 7 Union Pac.. *ti, **% L. ft Naah. MM MM N. Pac.com IM ISM B. Ialand... Ill H* N. lac pref «a* S8U 111. Oantral 1MM MM Oen. Pacific aog »2 Ohio, ft O. — — MP .XDIt. »t 0. ftO.pref !  dan. Pacific 17 D7 C., B. A Q in* M»M Wab-Pacific » 8 HtPMftH. — W Pacific pf 1IU UK NY Cft 81L r«4 MM Ss isr ig If L'S:: » W PETROLEUM. It would give good reason for Rose Ambler's refusal to allow Will Lewis to accompany her homo from his house on the evening of that fatal night that she wanted to meet her sailor lover, and we can show that she did meet him. In Stratford harbor lay the fishing sloop of the brothers, and the mate had promised to be aboard at 12 o'clock that night to take tho tido to aid them in their passage down tho Bound. His brother, the captain, could tell that he was not on board at that time, and that he waited impatiently for him more than an hour. Executive Mansion, Washington, D. C., April 8. Hon. Wra. P. Vilas, postmaster general: Dear Sir—In answer to your inquiry as to the disposition to be made of the case of the postmaster at Rome, Oneida county, N. Y., which was presented to the senate on the 26th day of March with a proposition that be be removed for cause, and which proposition was not acted upon prior to the adjournment of that body on the 3d day of April, I have to say that to me it clearly seems to be my duty to exercise by prompt action in this case all the power which the present condition of the law has left in my hands, so far as it may be done independently of the senate, to protect the interests of the government, to vindicate the laws which have been enacted for the regulation of the postal service, and to impress upon federal office holders the fact that no indulgence will be granted by the executive to those who violate the law or neglect public duty. This postmaster, under section 4044 of the United States revised statutes and the regulations of the post office department, was required to transmit to the department weekly a report of the business done by him in the money order branch of his office. It appears from an official report of an inspector of the post office department, now before me, and which was submitted to a committee of the senate, while the proposition to remove this official was before it, that an examination of his office was ordered on the 36th day of Jan., 1885, in consequence of the fact that no such weekly reports had been made since the 6th day of Dec., 1884. It further appears from this report that such examination developed the most disgraceful oonfusion in all that pertained to the accounts and financial condition of the office; that there had been no entry in the money order cash book sinoe July, 1884, and that, as might have been expected, there was a deficiency in the money order account of more than (700 and in the postal account of more than $400. This looked very much as if the general would have another good day. The first caller was an old man, John Hauselt, of West Chester, Pa. He said the Lord had summoned him to come and save Gen. Grant's life. He had written two weoks ago to Mrs. Grant, but had received no reply. He had therefore come on and called on Gen. Sickles and Dr. Newman. He thought tho doctors were killing Gen. Grant by giving him coffee. He showed a scar on his face, said he had had a cancer there, and the remedy for it was a tea made of senna and manna. He tried to see Col. Fred, was refused, and went away disappointed. Another old man, who said he had fought with Grant in the Wilderness 21 years ago, tearfully inquired at the door for "Old general's" health. George F. Shradt, M. D. Oil Cttt, April 7.—Opening Jtm Ilgheat ......I1M jOVMt. TrfJ JHwin* nR MALARIA mm, at aU mmmmm. Shatter* tfct Hum, Impaln tmt hMWIit ■mill t\iniu* lhrt of nlw for nnliina, IntanSS^Tabmi gSr55 IBHT ANNUAL errATtCMDrV or m u CUPT8 AND BXPENDITURM Of XUTKR BOROUGH FOR TBI YEAR ■tSMI After that he continued his assaults upon his grandmother, once using an axe and once a scythe. On Monday morning he attacked her fiercely with a hammer. Her cries aroused the neighbors. The young desperado fought his way through the crowd, gained a boat and rowed off to a neighboring fsland, where he it now intrenched. He is 5 feet 8 inches tall, and very powerful for a lad of his age, and is expected to make a desperate fight before being captured. If ho returns to Great Cheboygan he will be shot on sight. The farmers along the main road below the scene of the muixler told at the inquest that they heard a man running towards the harbor shortly after midnight. When he met the carriage, which he recognized as Will Lewis's, it was being driven like mad to the north, and the sound of wheels was heard by the farmers a little later. The mate rushed on board the sloop and went on a long cruise, not returning until after the excitement of the murder had well died out. London, April 7.—Tho parleying between England and Russia still proceeds in a lagging style that is exasperating to those who believe that Russia Is only manceuvering to gain time. Notwithstanding the interchange, of innumerable telegrams and the frequent trips of imperial messengers between tho two capitals, the negotiations are no further ad\ an cod than they were three weeks ago. In the meantime both sides are relaxing in the vigor of their war preparations. The radicals are beginning to complain of the cost of these preparations, and say that England has already paid as much for demonstrations in India as many of her wars have cost. This question of expense may become a serious one for the government when the next budget comes to be discussed, but it will probably be argued that it is better to avert a war by a costly show of force than to enter needlessly upon actual hostilities which would be incomparably more costly. The people in tlieir dire extremity havfl existed for months on corn meal mixed with water, which was cooked on griddles that have not been greased for months. The mortality firuong fixe children and aged persons recently has been unprecedented. The people have become desperate, and demanded relief from the authorities. In answer to these cries the judges and county commissioners of Calhoun, Wirt, Upshur, Clay and Baxter counties have purchased supplies of meat and meal, which have been distributed. In response to petitions to their representatives at Washington several counties had been supplied with seed which, arriving in tho middle of winter, was used as food by the half-famished people. As a consequenco, almost the entire population in the more isolated districts where county authorities have not supplied relief are without food or seed, and what is left of their cattle are too enfeebled to do any kind of work. The roads are still in an almost impassable condition. Relief can only be transported on horseback. The horses have also become so exhausted and starved that they can hardly carry a burden. I think that Rose Ambler wss choked to death because she had been with the mate, and. her body was placed over the wall, where it was found in a position to indicate that she had been assaulted. I hope to substantiate this story, but it will take time. People act as though they feared for their lives. The captain has promised to tell me all he knows about the case at three different times and has failed, being afraid that people would think he had committed the murder and was trying to put it upon tome one else. IRVING BANQUETED. Be Thanks the American People for tho Senator Chaffee came out at 10:15. He said the general was seated comfortably in his easy chair, and, after passing a good night, was as well as he bjjd been on the previous day. His case was a remarkable an,i puzzled the doctors greatly. It was probable that he would live for two or three days yet. He passed most of his time in his chair because he suffered less pain there than in bed. Sometimes he spoke clearly and at other times huskily. Within the post two nights the family had been able to get more sleep. New York, April 7.—A complimentary banquet was given last evening, by a number of prominent citizens, at Delmonico's, to Henry Irving. The banquet hall was tastefully decorated with bunting, plants and flowers. Covers were set for 200. Senator W. M. Evarts presided, and Mr. Irving sat at his right. Among the distinguished persons present were Henry Ward Beecher, Hon. Win. Dorsheimer, Gen. Horace Porter, Rev. Dr. C. H. Hall, Judges Davis, Brady, Barrett and Lawrence, Charles A. Dana, Dr. • Fordyoe Barker, Hon. Edwards Pierrepoint Parke Godwin, Hon. Charles Francis Adams, Jr., Hon. A. J. Vanderpoel and Horace White. After the cloth had been removed Mr. Evarts delivered the introductory speech, to which Mr. Irving responded. Mr. Irving, in his remarks, thanked the American people for the kind manner in which they had treated Miss Terry and himself. Speeches were also made by Henry Ward Beecher, Gen. Horace Porter, Hon. William Dorsheimer, Jams* R. Osgood and others. Way Be Bas Been Treated. A WONDERFUL THEATRE. New York's Latest Temple of Amassment, the Lyceum, Succesofully Opened., The confidence in tho easy condition of the general was shared by the whole family. At IX o'clock U. S. Grant, Jr., left the house and walked east at a brisk pace. He said his father's condition was very cheering. Soon afterward Jesse Grant and Mrs. Fred Grant came out and walked down Madison avenue together. At 11:15 Col. Fred cama out New York, April 7.—A large and distinguished audience were present last night at the opening of the new Lyceum theatre, and witnessed the production for the first time of Steele Mackaye's play, "Dakolar." The theatre is a small one, but is finished hi a remarkably elegant yet quiet style. The play is based upon "Le Maitre dee Forges," but differs widely from "The Lady Clare," by which adaptation Americans have been made familiar with the substance of the French play. "Dakoltr" was cordially received, and the au'' _ - j gave every sign of satisfaction with t ueatre, play and players. The theatre has a number of novel appointments, and is unique in design and equipment. In the decoration the most harmonious effects are obtained by the use of neutral tints. The pervading tones are delicate browns and yellows with a strong silver relief. The final curtain did not fall until midnight, when loud calls brought Mr. Mackaye, surrounded by his entire oompany, on the stage. Among the other precautions taken by the government, the admiralty office has had special reports prepared to show the number and condition of all the British merchant steamers available for conversion into cruisers in the event of war. Every movement of Russian vessels in all parts of the world is being cfceely watched, and if war were declared a vast tonnage of Russian cargoes now afloat would be liable to capture.Great fears are expressed that the mortality among the cattle resulting from eating tho buds of the buckeye—which are deadly poison—will sweep the country clear ef cattle. The authorities, while acting in the matter, are very loath to confess that the distress is as great as it really is. Business is practically stagnant. Owners of mills have nothing to grind nor the money to purchase. Butcher shops and other places of trade are also closed. There is, I think, no dispute touching these facta The deficiency has been refunded to the government under an arrangement with one of the sureties of the delinquent official; and he attempts to excuse the wretched condition of his office by alleging that his assistant had entire charge of the money orders, as well as all other details of the office. In making such an excuse, this official admits, it seems to me, a violation of plain duty in turning over the operations of his office to an assistant without any pretext of the sickness or unavoidable absence of the postmaster, which is contrary to a reasonable construction of section 4081 of the revised statues, which provides that "in case of the sickness or unavoidable absence of the poetmaster of any money-order post office, ho may, with the approval of the postmaster general, authorize the chief clerk, or some other clerk employed therein, to act in his place, and to discharge all the duties  quired by law of such postmaster." ' 'Father is very comfortable," he said. "Ho has not grown weaker in the past three days and is in no pain at present. I don't think ho will assist in making another bulletin to-day. He was anxious to convey his thanks yesterday to all sympathetic friends." Musurus Pasha, the Turkish minister to England, had a long interview with Earl Granville, the British foreign secretary. Ottawa, April 7.—The latest advices from the northwest say that Riel's agents have been successful in their efforts to induce the Sioux Indians to join them. Unconfirmed rumors are afloat in Winnipeg that several thousand warriors have risen and that the settlers are fleeing for their lives. The reports create great anxiety here, and fears are entertained that the American Indians will join the revolt It has also been definitely ascertained that Prince Albert is in the bands of the rebels. * The J ortkwent Rebellion. MARCH (til. IMS. Theo. Hart, Jr. bill for priatinf $ 48 IS f I A Chapman surveying on ardar  J J IfcCauley «a ardar. At 12:80 this bulletin was issued: Gen. Grant has had a quiet morning in hiC easy chair, napping and chatting by turns. His pulse is 78 and of good volume. He has had no pain for several hours. Lady Wol»«ley to Kesone Hep Husband. London, April 7.—Another Nile relief expedition is fitting out at London. It will be commanded by Lady Wolseley and will consist of herself and a lady's maid. The special object of this expedition is the rescue of Gen. Lord Wolseley. The expedition will meet Gen. Wolseley at Cairo next Monday, the 13th inst., and will start from Cairo the next day to escort the general and his staff to Suakim. No serious attacks by the rebels are expected during the progress of the convoy.Mrs. Tom Thumb Married. to 00 li IT 4 10 GEO. F. Shkady, M. D. New York, April 7.—The marriage ot Mrs. Lavinia Stratton, better known as Mrs. Gon. Tom Thumb, and Count Priino Magri took place at the church of the Holy Trinity. The church was crowded. The bride was attired in a dress of velvet frieze, in light shades of heliotrope, made with a full square train, with corsage cut low back and front, with gloves and slippers to match. She carried a hand bouquet of tiny pink roses. Miss Lucy Adams, the bridesmaid, whose stature is quite in keeping with that of the bride, wore a cream colored surah satin and carried a bouquet of "jack" roses. The groom was attended by « best man, Muj. E. Newell,- who married Mrs. Stratton's diminutive sister, Minnie DVarren. Among the leaders of society present were Mr. and Mrs. August Belmont, Mrs. William Astor, Mi's. Paran Stevens, Mi's. W. K. Vanderbilt and many others. " " " far stationery Martin H agger ty for auditing laat year's account.. W« Schooley lor auditing laat years account  J T Kern for police badges F H Nichoia attorney fee.. O a Ferris " . 8 P Fern Borough seal.... Work done on roada by tax Dr. Douglas and Dr. Shrady made a careful examination of the general's throat by the aid of reflected light. Harrison, the colored body servant, stood in the bay window and held a mirror so that the sunlight was reflected into the room. Dr. Douglas wore on his forehead a small mirror, which rfefloeted light Into Gen. Grant's mouth when the doctor leaned over to examine it. Dr. Shrady came out at 2:50. He was asked if Gon. Grant was weaker, and ho said "No" very decidedly. In a few well chosen words Mr. Mackaye said that nothing undignified or rulgar should ever be seen on the Lyceum stage, and worthy artistic endeavor would be the guiding principle of the management artiste. « 00 C 00 39 28 is oa is oo » oo The Canada Pacific railway is not moving troops with satisfactory speed. The governor general's bodyguard and one or two other corps have been ready to proceed to the front for two days, but the railroad cannot take them. By the claim now made, that the assistant, having had full charge, is responsible for the delinquencies and irregularities complained of, the postma.sCDi' also appears to contradict his own sworn statement, made to the department as late as September 80, 1884, to the effect that he himself had performed for the preceding quarter the money order busings in his office, except when necessarily ;Dsent. The public is daily becoming more dissatisfied with the conduct of the operations around Suakim. Gen. McNeill has hitherto done duty as the scapegoat for the British blunders, but Gen. Graham is now getting severely criticiscd also. The war office has therefore decided to send Lord Wolseley to Suakim to conduct the future military operas tions in that vicinity. He is expected to wind up the campaign in a blaze of glory which will not only be a sot-off to his fiasco on the Nile, but will enable the British to evacuate the Soudan with flying colors. Mr. Wesley Sisson is the director of the theatre. He was for several years business manager of the Madison Square theatre, and in that capacity exhibited his strong executive talents and did much to spread -the popularity of that place of amusement. In securing him as director the t Lyceum secures one of the best men in the profession for that position, and insures beforehand the success of anything he may attempt. P«yere  Jacob Kint* for work done 25ft 00 Drs. Shrady and Douglas had a conversation with the general after they had examined his throat. Dr. Shrady spoke of the improvement in the general's present condition since last week, and remarked that if the improvement kept on there might be hope of ultimate recovery. In reply to this Gen. Grant said: The report that Riol has organized a provisional government is confirmed. A report is now in circulation that Riel is on the way to Wfimipeg, but for what purpose is unknown.o* roada  laaac Carpenter Borough orders  W W Warner lor lockup.. 131 D8 26 00 140 0* J J McCauley, collector of Borough and Poor Tax. DR. *m M Washington, April 7.—No official information from Central America concerning the reported death of Gen. Barrios has yet been received at the state department. Senor Bat res, the Guatemalan minister, has not received any intelligence from his government bearing on the death of Barrios or the disaster to the Guatemalan troops, and discredits the story. On the other hand Senor Peralta, the Cost* Rica minister, says he has received later advices from San Salvador and Guatemala corroborative of his dispatch from Gen. Zaldevar received last Saturday, which announced the death of Barrios. Private advices received here state that President Barrios' son, now at school at West Point, has been notified by telegi&ph at the death of his father. Is Barrios Dead? "My chances, I think, of pulling through this are about one in a hundred, but sometimes I feel as if I might get better. I fear I pfial) go off very quickly if I have another (strangling spell. X should die tljen in about tie time it takes a man to drown under water, so you can form some idea of how )tmg it would be. If I escape the choking I tjiink I shall linger for some tiine, I have felt so much better for some days." I shall do all in my power to rid the public service of officials who exhibit such loose ideas of their duty to the government. The fact that I have before me documents signed by many residents of the city where postmaster is located, and who belong to both political parties, asserting their entire confidence in his honesty and fidelity, demanst rates the unfortunate facility with whicl such papers may be obtained, and gives rise to an unpleasant suspicion touching a too prevalent standard of political honesty. If I cannot remove this delinquent postmaster, I can surely suspend him. This I have determined to do promptly, and I desire you at once to present to mo the papers necessary for that purpose, with a designation of Jamas B. Corcoran to perform the duties in the place of the officer thus suspended. The Pittsburg Miner*' Strike Kaded. Like Postmaster Pearson's Friends. PITT8BOBG, April 7.—The action of Joeepb Walton & Co. in granting the rate demanded by the river miners has had the effect of practically ending the strike. Many pits have resumed work at the strikers' figure, and within three days the entire river district will be in operation at the advance. The idea is prevalent, however, that the op-" ertftors will now crowd their mines with mem, and thus cut the spring run down to a few weeks. No new developments are reported from the rural district To Borough duplicate . " Poor " t it a m 488 06 $1268 84 Buffalo, April 7,—An Albany special to The Evening News says: There is a movonient on foot here to create a business men's boom for the _ retention of the Republican postmaster, Dr. Craig. The plan Is that the different letter carriers shall circulate petitions all over the city for signatures to retain Dr. Craig. The doctor's, friends express the strong belief that the influences which will be brought to bear will secure his retention. His appointment will be asked for on the ground of civil service reform. The Democrats look upon the movement with dismay. There are several powerful Democratic leaders looking for tho place. An in terosting light is looked for, as a certain element of tho Albany County Democracy announces its intention to oppose the appointment of any one of the leaders named. Peace Concluded Between France and China. London, April 7.—The Times' Pekin correspondent says that peace between France and China has been concluded on the basis of the Pournier convention of May 11,1884." ca By exoneration on borough tar SB fit By exoneration on poor tax IT 11 " Taxes returned to Jacob Kiatz  By Commission oa borough tax aud services aa Mere tary  By comniaaioa on poor tax " Paid orders aa follow* ; CIA Chapman....... Bchooley ft Ha^erty.... Jacob Kiate  J J McCauley  " Cash paid Wm Sloeum treasurer  " Cash paid Isaac Carpenter poor master... A dispatch from Hong Kong confirms the news that peaoe has been concluded. The demand for indemnity was waived by Fran«. IDS 00 .He was so much better yesterday that the (loctors omitted most of tho bulletins. Andrew H. Green called as the bearer of a message of sympathy f pom Samuel J, Tildeu. The Foumier convention was signed May 11, 1884, at Tien Tain, by Capt. Fountiep on the part of Franoe and Li H\in% Chang for China. By its provisions, China recognized a French protectorate over Tonquin and Annum, China to have an equal voice in certain customs regulations. The indemnity now waived by France was demanded on account of the Chinese attack upon French at Langson, which poiqt was elaimed by France as hers uncial" the Fouriiier convention. 84 1# S3 sa ExrSurgoon General Hammond called and inquired after the genoral. He said ho had pot seen Gen. Grant in 11 years. Hen of War at the Inthmua. Panama, April 7.—The Aweric&n man-ofwar Shenandoah and the British ship Hervine have arrived here. Their presence imparts greater confidence to the public, which had become greatly alarmed by threats and rumors of the wildest eh&raoter. The com rnander of the Frepeh ship Reine Blanche positively to land his men unless all the consuls would join in requesting him to do so. All is quiet to Colon The Galena's oiflcers and men are all well. SO 00 II 00 90 31 16 8T A lame tiddler hobbled down the street and began to tune up in front of the general's house. Three policemen ran at him, and he limped away. Two ladies called and left preserves for the general. Senator Chaffee loft the house at 4 o'clock. He said: "There has been no change m the general'* condition. He has walked around the room several times, The physicians found his throat in unusually good shape. Tho bulletins tell all there is to say. It is a very singular case and admits of no prophesying." Tours truly, Boston, April 6.—The annual meeting of the stockholders of the Mexican Central railroad was hel«J this noon, President Levi C. Wade presiding. The annual report of the directors, treasurer and auditor Were no capted without reading. The following directors were unanimously elected: Oliver Ames, of Boston; Isaac T. fiurr, Boston; Benj. P. Cheney, Boston; Sebastach Camacho, Mexico; Charles C. Blodgett, Mexico; Jacob Edwards, Boston; Andrew B Lourie, Maston; Levi Z. Laiter, Chicago; Albert Yf. Niokepson, Boston; Charles J. Paine, Boston; Wm. Rotch, Boston; Daniel B. Jtobinson, Mexico; Warren Sawyer, Boston; Robii* «. Lyman, London, Eng. • Arthur Sewjlll, Bath, Me.; Geo. B. lloston; Levi C. Wade, Boston. The Mexican Central Hailroml In an interview with the postmaster general he stated to a reporter that the senate committee asked for and had sent to them the papers in tho qa.se, including the inspector's report, and the reason for their declining to approve the proposed removal was unknown to him and could only bo surmised. The facts are plainly shown by the official report of the inspector made during the tern of President Arthur, and open to no suspicion of partisan or personal unfriendliness, and are such, indeed, as liaiiily admit of explanation. The president in his letter has only mentioned those in respect to which no opportunity for question was open. Tho removal was not proposed for any other purpose than to improve tho sorvioo, and t|io nominee is a man against whom no just objection could be made. The postmaster general added that the present may be a good opportunity to say that, from some evidences bofore him, he believes a notion to be prevalent, and the practice to bo general accordingly, that postmasters should have allowance? for clerks sufficient to allow the business of their offices to be transacted chiefly by them,while the postmaster himself, though the best paid, should be required to give no personal lfitjor beyond a general supervision, Grover Cleveland. 488 tt 18# #■ Paris, April 7.—M. Brisson's organ, Le Siecle, announces tho formation of a Brisson ministry, which includes M. de Freycinot and Gen. Campenon. M. Brisson, now president of the chamber of deputies, is 50 years old. He was in youth and early manhood prominent as a political writer in Radical journals. In 1808 he was associated with Gambetta and Challemel-Lacour in the editing of The Revue Politique et Literaire. He was chosen sub-mayor of Paris during the siege, and in 1871 was elected to the national assembly at Bordeaux, and later became a deputy from the department of tho Seine. He belongs to the extreme left, and succeeded M. Gambetta in the chairmanship of the budget committee, and later in the presidency of the chamber of deputies. The Now Ministry in Paris. tliU M Wm Slocum, treasurer, in accouat with lit- Madrid, April 7.—The cholera epidemic at Jativa, Province of Valencia, continues to increase. There were 40 cases and 20 deaths last week, and on Sunday SO new cases and 7 deaths. The press and the public regard the disease as oortainly cholera. The physicians persist in ponying that it is so. Cholera in Spain. ter Baroufh. DR. Wellsvillk, N. Y., April 7.— Postmaster J. N, Sheldon, of Solo, was take.i deaf to April, 1874, On April 2, lbS4, as lio was sitting in his office, suddenly the of a canary bird and the conversation of people in the room broke on his ear. His lie i: iug had returned. On Thursday last, April 2, while Mr. Sheldon was tallying to a fri ud, his hearing suddenly left him again, end he is now as deaf w ever. Fefullu Com of Deafneaa. To each received of J J MeCauley collector., 483 a Last night 33 members of the United Order of 'American Mechanics marched up from Broome street, and the Bowery and stood With uncovered heads before tho door, while draud Councillor J. B. Lane sent iu a set of resolutions expressing the sympathy of the ppder with Gen. Grant, Dr. Newman passed an lipur at the house in the evening, going away at 10 o'clock. He said that Gen. (irant was daily growing weaker, slowly but steadily. He bore his malady quietly. Most pf the time be remained with his eves closed. He said very little, CR. By orders paid aa follow! " F H Nichols  " G 8 Ferria  •' 8 P KeniA  •• J T Kern?  " Isaac Carpenter  " TheoHsrt Jr  " Jacob Kint*  " W W. Warner  SI 00 31 00 11 to 39 »S 36 00 48 IS Si 96 140 00 - $3(0 ST . 1« N New Yobk, April 7.-»Tl»e Ounard steamship Yorze&en, wnioh sailed from Portland, Me., February 11, for Hamburg, has not yet arrived at ber destination, and is now given up as lost, together with all her crew, which numbered 81. A Vessel Given Up for J-o«U Trouble Expected from Quarry {Strikers, Joliet, 111., April 7,—The strikers in the stone quarries (ire still masters of the situation. They visited all the quarries In a body and put the deputy sheriffs and men who had gone to work to flight. No one was seriously hurt, and the quarries are idle. The governor will be asked to oixior out the militia. The Rherjfif Uvs sworn In additional Jeptitius, and another effort will be made to protect the new force. Trouble is expected jben, as the strikers are determined. So far the new deputies have refused to fire on the strikers. The Feou Hank Trial, PrrrsBPBG, April 7.—Oil convening court, counsel for the defense in the KiaJ.o and Rieber case moved a continuance of the case, inasmuch as on account of its probable treat length, sokne of the counsel were physically unable to attend the nigbt »es8iouB which the court had ordered should be held. Tho court granted tfee motion, continuing the casa until the June term. B»luc« in hftada of trraaurar., LIABILlTIMk Order* unpaid U follow! i J J McCauley, aaaignad C• Iaaac Cvpantar poar ma» tar. I'Jn pegprd to religion," Dr. Newman continued. "I can say that the general is confident of the future. The other doy he said that he was going away." England'! Citlien Soldiery. CONDENSED NEWSi London, April 7.—The customary Easter Monday review and manoeuvres of the volunteers were ruined by the raiu as far ns spectacular effects were concerned. They were, however, watched with unusual interest by many military experts in view of the chance fhat these troops may soon be called into active service, The -military attaches of most of the foreign legationswere present either at Brighton, Dover 01 Aldershot, and the bearing of the men was closely scanned. The general opinion seems to be that the men showed soldierly qualities, and would make effective troops if brought under daily drill and discipline. Thomas J. was Indicted at Rich- Ya., for the murder of Miss Madison. Minister Foster iq. about to return to Madrid to conduct negotiations in connection with the Spanish treaty. "Is the future bright to you!" I asked. "Yes. It is bright," Gen. Grant replied. S P Williima .*\ M« M 1« M Dr. Newman said that Gen. Grant vas naturally taciturn, and what he did say Eli wo, I the bent of hjs mind. He showed 6ut iifjerest in the family prayers, which often asked Dr. Newman to lead. Dr. Newman asked him a day or two ago: The Moruian propagandists, assembled ip London, adopted a resolution inyokiiig the curse of God upon Londo^era, INI H This case illustrates what may happen from such a praet ice if the excuse be accepted as true in fact. In cve»y case of default the clerk or assistant will be made the scapegoat. It is the intention of the department to make a careful scrutiny of those allowances and reduce them when necessary materially, requiring the postmaster to givQ hi* personal time and attention to tlit, duties of the office and assist in tholr performance, except in the few large offices where his time may be necessarily required in general supervision. It is believed that by such a course the public, will be much tetter served that a considerable redaction in the annual expend, tures of the department may be realized. A Cnok Cunarder Overdue. Wa, the undarsigaed, auditors af MOt^t Borough, have examined the itrill MWM and lad than wrrwt J B. CARPBNTHR. ) ' MARTIN HiOGUTT, V AaMm JOHN TOOHKY, ) At Ottawa, Oat., the roof of the Royal fell launder a heavy weight of snow, completely wrecking the building. New Yob*, April 7.—The Canard line steamship Umbria, Capt. Cook, which left Liverpool, March 28, and Queenatonn the following day, has not jet arrived at this port. She should have arrived here on Saturday night or Sunday morning. She is uow 86 hours overdue. Another Mystery Explained. ' "Do you believe in the immortality of thi •oulf" Boston, April 7.—Charles Rollin Brainard, the missing fosto»» lawyer, who disappeared p bout ' January, while on a trip to Washington, has at last been heard from through a letter written to his father 'rom Vera Cruk, Mex., where he says he liM been lying very ill with brWM faver. He did not state in tbs letter how he happened to be in Mexico, but he is on his way home and is obliged to travel very slowly oa account of weakness, Secretary Whitney has ordered another detachment of marines and blue jackets for the IsthnmPi They are to sail in the Acapulco,* "G.\ yes," Gen. Grant replied. "1 havt faith." WM. GRIFFITH, " Tills bulletin was cont out at 11 o'elock: Oon, Gra'A cpntimuxl in ft eomfortii.K. ujEjitloii iHiriiig 'thtf* Ho is Ji;i Steeping quietly ftml promise'HD have a gD od flight. * J. H. DoUCLAri, M. i) qivix BMonnnoi, I'he Fire Kecord. BetHe Oaldwell, IS years old, was killed by the accidental discharge of a pistol at Charlotte, N. G., In the hands of her cousin, aged 18. The Prince of Wales' Tour. Fon du Luc, Wis., April 7.—D. C. Steinburg's sash and door factory, together witb a largo stock of manufactured goods, was totally destroyed by fire. Loss, $35,000; insurance, $12,000-. Dublin, April 7.—All the principal streets of the city are profusely decorated in honor of the coming of the Prince anj\ lYty\etvvs of VVale3. Even in shops belonging tCD professed Nationalists preparations ore. being made to illumi^atev although on a lota extensive scale.  Broad St, SURVEYOR Pittstoa. ft The moat desirable building L9TI to West Pittston FOR BALK Tafk Jrtrn. snd River Street aartt • %( X q'ciock thero was a brig ;t light In the library. (Jen. Graut'j l-uom \C;i~ dark and Peijeral C\l jt;D he . firiw,!* die«tqtl only {VKU-'ioaaHy noqr. if is k«pt (or emergencies i uth ns that it 'la«f Thursday. Then Dr. Douglas, will) b'| usual tore thought, prepared «0iiU '«j went •way. When Geu. C3rant sefrned ♦ D be dying Dr. Shrady promptly iujotcd tho stiu.u-loot.The coroner's inquest on the bodies of the Joyce family, supposed to have been accidentally burned in their beds, near Ash ville, N. C., has revealed the fact that the unfortunates were murdered. Chattanooga , A] ril 7.—News has just been received of a destructive fire at Muryville, Blount county. Tho details are inef»grc. l»ut it is understood that tho court house Escape of a Desperate Man, £)B- CATHARINE A. DOWHIM, Cru|D Proitpectt, Ashkvillk, N. C., April 7,—Hoke C. Secrest, a noted wife r.nd child murderor, has escaped from an insane csylum at Alorgantown and fled to the South Mountains. T wo years ago he escaped from an asylum at Raleigh. He is a desperate man and hj* escape has caused great tJenj* " ... \H - ** C 1 ~ 1  at lackawanva at*. HcruMa Pa. Saw Francisco, April 7.—The light rain? of the last fortnight bavo greatly improved tho wheat and barley proDpectB. Ail gee tions of the state, excepting the San Joaqnin valley, have now all the rain necessary to insure good average crops. By a clerical error in the land  doner's offline half a. uiiilion wery, wl to be exempted tryn. the lain! restored to the public (rom the Texas Pacific grant: the curvr h#s been corrected aiai an investigation is to be made. Curl Sehur* to Lector® In Boalon. Boston, April 7.—Hon. Carl Schurx bat :eepted an Invitation of 40 prominent records and leading business houses ift tho town were destroyed. Engines were telegraphed for to Knoiville, 16 miles distant, and saved the town from total destruction. THUKSDAY8;—Exelcr StrMt, ow lb. T. V. i i-ens to deliver his lecture on Abraham .incoin in this city, and has named April, 3$ .w • y-j day. Kytea' BUM. PITTSTOW, PA Cooaultatfcte tea*. Ueu. 'J rant wili bo buried ir Washington.