Evening Gazette

              MCftCBKR 861. | Weekly KstaMlehacI 1880. j PITTSTON, PA., SATURDAY. APRIL 11, 1865. I two cam | Ten Canto For Vnk. NO DECLARATION YET. HfS FAMILY'S FUTURE. THE FROQ LAKE MASSACRF TlIE- PRESIDENT TIRED. GREAT DECREASE IN WHEAT. Fourteen Persona Known to Have " PUDITY OF THE BALLOT, TUB LEGISLATURE. A deduction, of Tan P»r Cent. In U»t Tear's Are*. • WasuinotoW, April 11.—The crop report issued by the commissioner of agriculture Kays: Tho returns of April to the department of agriculture indicate a reduction of ovor 10 per cent of last year's area in winter wheat. The aggragaM shortage amounts to 3,000,000 acres. A decrease fa reported in overy state except in Oregon. It is 22 per cent, in Kansas and Virginia; 20 in Mississippi; 15 in California; 14 in Alabama; 12 in Tennessee, Illinois and Missouri; 11 in New Yofk and North Carolina; 10 in Maryland and Texas; 8 in New Jersey, West Virginia, Kentucky and Indiana; 7 in Georgia and Ohio; fi in Pennsylvania and Delaware; 5 in Michigan ; 3 in Arkansas and 2 in South Carolina. Killed by the Indians. Winnipeg, April 1L—Six thousand American troops are stationed along the boundary to prevent American Indians from erasing A man named Mcintosh, a aattler who ha t arrived at Brandon from Duck Lake, says Riel has 8,000 men and aix nine-pound cannon. The Sixty-sixt6 battalion of Montreal has arrived here. They left for the west at noon. # (iistruetlon* to a Cincinnati DIPLOMATISTS, AND NOT SOLDIERS, » DOING THE FIGHTING. GEN. GRANT WORRYING ABOUT THE TRUST FUND SECURITIES. TOO MUCH TIME WASTED IN SHAKING HANDS. Cincinnati, April 11.—Judge Baiter, of tho United Status circuit court, in charging the grand jury for die April term, laid particular strata upon election offenses. Ho of ourse referred to tho frauds at the congrealional election lust fall, but was no doubt moved to speak as he did by the reporta of itartling frauds atthe recent municipal elections. H« said: There are very often rumors, nioreorless extensive, in relation to frauds ngiinst the ballot box. Sometime* they are true and sometimes they are false. Sometimes the wrongs are perpetrated by Mie Bet of men or one party and sometimes by another or different set, and, I regret to wy, too fnC(uC nUy by both. Rumors have b»'in rife In this i-ommiuiity in reference to Hi' ondiict hi id management of the congressional election iu this city hi October last. Grand Jury YESTERDAY'S PROCtEOttWS tN BOTH THE HOUSES. —'— A ;SoMi«riD and lalMV vidlng Better  Momben at the HliaBiK! the Warlike Preparation. Still Continue, and the Government Ordon that Greater Haste be Blade. Otherwise He Spends a Cheerful Day and Appears Much Better—The London Clubs Cable for a Bulletin—Flowers from Friend*. He Thinks the President of the United •States lias Something Better lo lD» than Flay the Part •if a Piimp Handle.' Flans for Mrttoag at Kosela. London, April 11.—The Russian reply to tM British demand for an explanation of Gfn. KomarofTs attack fa tar from satisfactory, but it hat had the effects somewhat calming the excitement among civilians. In naval and military circles th» war fever is as Qot as ever and poaoe is considered Im possible. The preparations for war are continued with unabatod vigor, and are no iMffc* viowM as a display of force to avert wtf but Mthe preliminaries of an inevitable and'desperate struggle. - ifaiCkDns plam for striking Unssla at vulnerable points outside the present field of hostilities ore Qnder consideration. The that if {England and Russia are to flglAlMlmust not be allowed to choose 0t battle field. She has thus far forced the Wtmtitson tho Afghan frontier, whioh in dicatesthftt she is better prepared to fight tbare ttaurvhewbere. A prompt attack by IngiuA lD almost any other part of Asiatic prevent the sending of ra-entosMnarits to Afglianfatan, evon if it did HMblipd the withdraw! of troops from tkAsto defend the new point of attack One plan which fa said to he seriously oon temrif *yl fa to attack the Russian provinces of Traoe-Caucasia on the east coast of the Haetaaa. The base of operations for such II campaign would be Batum, which is the principal port on the eastern coast, and the objective point would be Ttflis, the capital of TraneCaucasta. The Russians are now drawing many of their re-enforeements for Afghanistan from the Cis-Caucasian prov incea, and it fa argued that a serious nttacic «»r the other aide of the mountains would oofopel them to keep their Caucasian troops newer home. In (he event of sucflTan enterprise being) undertaken by England the friendship of Turksjr would bs of great importance. Tran*Gauoaaia adjoins Turkish Armenia, •na if Turkoy were hostile England would itod'berwif wedged in between two enemies. Th"j» friendship of Turkey is also of vast importance to dKber of the combatants on account of her ootttrol of the Dardanelles. This control wa* guaranteed to her by the treaty ot Berlin and was solemnly agreed to by both England and Russia. By ite means she could prevent Edgland from getting into, or Russia from getting cot of, the Black-sea. New York, April 11.—"Why shouldn't hef said Dr. Shrady to a person who stopped himtas he was coming from Gen. Grant's house last evening and asked him whether the general would live through the night. These three words, spoken hastily by the physician as be was getting into his carriage, are no doubt a fair index to what the doctors think of Gen. Grant's case at present. That the disease fa a fatal one has never been doubted, and the patient now seems to fully recognize the fact as well as any one. But he fa perfectly resigned to his fate, and that of itself seems to have a tendency to stave off the final catastrophe. The general ha* said that he is fully prepared to go, and at times has even expresaed an anxiety to be at rest. He has received universal sympathy," and his "desire to have the good will of alj, whother heretofore regarded as friends or not," has been fully realized. He is now at peace with all tho world. He has given up worrying; fa now able to sleep well with the gentle aid of an anodyne, and his food, which fa of the most nourishing kind, easily digested and asaimilated, is taken regularly and in good quantities.The story of the Frog Lake massacre was told by H. Quinn, n nephew of the Indian agent at that point. Quinn escaped from the Indians. Fourteen persons are known to have been killed, and probably many others met the samo fate. It is known that the Indians have attacked Fort Pitt, but whether successfully or not cannot tie ascertained. As tie fort was held by only 26 policemen and a handful of settlers, and was surrounded by 1,100 Indians, headed by Big Bear, one of tha most ferocious chiefs in the northwest, it is believed that the assault must have succeeded and the garrison been killed. The Indians ot Saddle Rock pillaged the government stores and joine i tne rebels. ■Washington, April 11.—Within the past, few days the president has been subjected to a great strain upon his system from the number of callers at the Wbito House, many of whom are merely attracted out of curiosity and liavo no earthly business with him, consequently instructions have lieen given the dooi keepers not to permit such ind'scriminnte visits as have characterized thepnii. .vmU oi two. Now when a card is presented it is taken up to the president's private secretary and be consults with the president before the caller is admitted to the library. H ARBtBBUBO, April 10.—The -ruin of A* Legislature this morning was unususlly CMi in both branches. Msny members w«M» Absent, having goae with the A  mittee oa a JuLket lo the Warran hK, equipped with a special car and ail thTET naa of th* saason. "v The present condition of wheat, as reported, is worse than in 1888. It is 77 per cent., against 96 last year and 80 in 1888. In 1881, the year of the lowest point in rata of yield, the condition April 1 was 85, and serious loss was sustained afterward. The real status of the crop will be bolter shown a month hence, when the vitality of tho roots has been demonstrated and the character of the spring determined. On the present showing the-reduction of yield, on tl-.o basis of last year's production, promises to lie nearly 40,000,000 bushels on account of reduced area, and more than 00,000,00!) bushels from winter killing and low vitality. Whether the crop will exceed 400,000,000 bushels, or fall short of it, depends upon tho reliability of present appearances and on future conditions affecting growth and riponing. The noil was in bad oondition at the time of seeding on the Atlantic coast, from New Jersey to Georgia, and in West Virginia and Tennessee. It waa. better in the southwest ami in Missouri, Illinois and Michigan. In the Ohio valley it fa scarcely in a medium condition. Damage by the Hessian fly waa not severe. It was worst in Indiana, Illinois, Missouri and Kansas, where injuries have occurred in three-tenths of the reported territory. Tho acreage of rye has been decreased in about the same proportion as wheat, but the condition of the crop is decidedly better, the average being 87 per cent. la the Senate in avalanche */ p*titi*adt war* pr*tented for th* passage of the bill fa •atablish ta ..tabli.h . Toldhrs' homk A memorial was also presented urgmg th* sassag* of th* bill to permit Philadelphia t*Cb«*- row $3,000,000 to improve th* water supply. Aaother memorial, frem th* Oeotral Penut vanl a Uathodist Cosferenc*, suggested(&■ th* protection *f preachers ia performing th* ■arriag* ceremony thkt a bill he passed requiring persoas wishing lo be marmd % |M •quipped with a tertiflcate from a dark J court that they »re of legal age,'*r,VSBBP have the cement of th*ir pareata. A nsiTfi tioa to m*et at 10 iaatead of 11 'o'oloak waa promptly rejected. Mr. Keia 'latrodaaad * hill making it a misdemeanor to nstilato beoka in publio librariea. Th* th* rest of a short session in paaaiag hills on oa second reading about which there** was a* dispute.; In th* Honse bills .were favorably resetted authorising trust com panic* to do a safe 4oposit busisM* and to increase their Capital stock, aad suthorir.ieg the State fWl■* to •*11 its experimental 'farmta Bath of thMI bills have passed the Sena'*., Oa notion of B*adh, *f agreed that a committee should be a3 t* examine into th* condition at sad other State buildings with spaeW j3C «H* to th* accommodation of th* HmiSSF to report what action should ha This is probably ths bsginmag *f a aoiMHt which rasy ultimately result ia a new *4Wtol. The bill to autharis*Philadelphia lihwilB $1,000,000 for htr water ■upplr was, bo* ti*n *f Faunoe, made spwnal arte for third reading on naxt Tueeday. The rest ef tha session wss spent in reading bills a list tea. Criminations nnd recriminations liave been made, charges and counter-charged preferred. These rumors may or may not have been exaggerated, hut however that may be, in thC» Court, of which you at present constitute an important branch, there ought to be, and 1 trust there is, no predilection toward one party or the other, which might serve to becloud your judgment. I tbink myself those rumors which have been only partially investigated deserve further attention at your hands. According lo present arrangements at the White House the president spends a day substantially as follows: He rises about 8 o'clock in t.h» morning and breakfasts, remaining at table until 9 o'clock. Then he goes to the library and looks over his personal mail until 10 o'clock, when official nailers are admiteod by catd up to 1 o'clock in the afternoon. I.uncii is served at this hour, and afterasbort time spent with his sister and guests the president. goes into the east room rer half an Soar or so 'to receive the public who are waiting to shake hands and pay tbeir re penis. At Battleford a party of 40 Indians approached the fort and were fired upon. Two were killed and the others retreated. The rebels have taken all the provisions from Saskatoon settlement. It is said that the Blackfeet and Bloods refuse to smoke tho tobacco brought by th« Cro# ninners. At Turtle mountains the house of a white settler named Prfratt lies been sacked. The Indians are doinfog in from the American side in twos and I hrees and assembling at Wood mountain. One divisiou of Canadian troops is now north of Touchwood bills advancing toward rebel headquarters, another is going by Saskatchewan river to Frinco Albert, while a third proceeds Hundnr to Calgary and tbuneo to Edmonton and Battleford. Tho law applies as well to jiolicemeu, deputy sheriffs and deputy marshals as to citixons. If thoy have exceeded their powers in any particular, if they have been guilty of any fraudulent voting or fraudulent counting of the votes, any intimidation or prevention of persons legally authorized to vote from voting, they doservo not only the severe reprehension of tho public, but they deeerve to lie prosecuted and punished. In short, everything is now as favorable as could possibly be for the patient, and the prospect seems to be that he will live out more than the average time usually allotted to persons afflicted by the same disease. Yesterday afternoon about 200 person* availed them solves of this privilege, agd when tile president returned to his office he wax thoroughly jaded lDy "the pump-handle ordeal" to which ho had bean subjected. When he thought the matter over he came to the conclusion that the president of the United States had somethlug elm to do be sides tiring himself shaking hands with a throng of idle people, and consequently he will discontinue public receptions after this week and confine himself strictly to business callers. I#' the afternoon up to 5 o'clock, when fee goes out for a ride, the president has been accustomed to receive persons with whom be has made appointments, but he has decided to do away with this feature too. Dinner is served at the mansion at 7 o'clock, and about 8:.'t0 o'clock he leave* the table for the library, where he stays until midnight, when he retires. During the. evening be disposes of a great deal of busineM that has accumulated and also receives members of his cabinet with whom be desires to discuss public affairs. Re always makes such appointments, and it is likely that this will bo the only feature retained of the present routine. The wlnole structure ot this government rests upon the theory of free, honest elections, wl.ero overy legal voter may vote according to his own sentiments without fear, Sad then to hav« bis vote counted when he deposits' it fc*-the ballot bos. Here is the danger that now threatens the permanency of our institationv. Still, the physicians persistently refuse to make any pn-ognostications in the case. They are too chary of their reputation to do that, especially in so conspicuous a case as this. As nearly as can be ascertained they look upon the case as one which may possibly termi-nate suddenly, or which may last for woeks. Consul Taylor says that 1,700 AVnorican t'oop- are patrolling the border to ei.force the United States neutrality laws. AGAINST MINISTER K El LEV. Virginia Italians Kake lf|D His lU'Coril •« lie (iMd Against ftllm. Richmond, April 11. — Some Italian residents of this city, who wero inemlieni of what was known as the "government party" in Italy at the time that party waged war on the pope, have unearthed what they deem damaging material against the Hon. A. M Keiloy, the newly appointed minister to ital v A mass meeting was held in St. Peter's Cathedral iu this city, on Jan. 12, 1871, protestng against the forcible occupation cut Rome by King Victor Emanuel, and to express their sympathy for the pope. Mr. Keiley was chairman of the committee on resolutions and submitted a series, which was adopted, setting forth that the Catholics of this diocese "have witnessed with the profoundest concern the recent cruel and causeless invasion of the papal state by a neigh boring sovereign, and the sacrilegious violence with which the holy father has beeu driven from his home and bared of his lawful authority." They protested against the invasion of the states of the church by King Victor Emanuel as a crime against solemn treaties aud against the independence of the church on earth. A STARTLING DISCOVERY. The effect of this good turn upon the other members of the family was quite apparent. They sat by the open windows of the library during a large part of the day and passed the time in conversation or reading. Unless the liallot box can be kept pure, and unless persons who are constitutionally quailfled can go without fear or upprehenMon to the ballot box and vote fioely in accordance with their own views, and have their votes honestly nnd fairly counted and returned, this government must sooner or later succumb to the mob. An Kxlflinlve Canadian Organization to Help Kiel. Montreal April 11.—A startling discovery lias just been made in this city bfr Joseph Kellert, superintendent of the metrrD- politau detective agency. Since tlic risir g in the northwest there have been rumors of secret meetings of sympathizers with the rebels, but the extent of the movei.ient here Has not been generally suspected. Detective Kellert is in possession of information not oiily that secret meetings have been held here, but also that a regular organization is forming to assist Riel with men and w oney. The meetings have been held iD a sum 1] French Canadian hotel in St. Gabriel street, and men have obtained admittance thereto. The leaders of the movement are known, and Kellert can prove their coaneo •tion with the O'Donovan Rossa clique. T"bo most prominent leader is well furnished with money, which is said to huve been raised in New Tork, Chicago and Cincinnati. On Thursday he cashed a draft for $2,500, which the detectives are assured wot received from New York, and was part of n fund raisod for Riel. A similar f'jild has lieen opened here, and the organization of an association is almost completed. ' There were about the usual number of callere at the house. Mr. Childs, of Philadelphia, sent his daily instalment of flowers in a largo box, delivered by express. The veterans of the Seventh regiment and several posts of the Grand Army of the Republic sent resolutions expressing their sympathy. Drs. Shrady and Douglas, after holding a consultation in the early part of the afternoon , decided not to issue another bulletin until about6:80 p.m. Shortly after, however, there came a message from London saying that the clubs of that city had united in taking for a bulletin, to be issued in time to reach London before midnight, so that th« people there could bear of Gen. Grant's condition before going to bed. Financial and Four WoBTn, Tex. April 11—One of tb« largest land and cattle trades ever made in Ameiica was. closed here. The property of the Espuela Land and Cattle company, embracing 00,000 head of cattle and 50,000 acres of land, was sold to an English syndicate incorporated in London. The consideration If not yet known, but thq property is valued at $3,500,000. Tte new company will be known as the "Espuela Lund and Cattle Company (limited)."  Large Land and Cattle Sale. NEW YORK STOCK [As reported by Judd, Nje ft 0*. Brataifc, ScrantoD, PitUtoo aad WiJkee-BaiT* orS their private wire, enabling then to orders instantly. ] ' New York, April 11.—atoeas sold In ' the New York stock exchange as follows!^ Aock* 0pVLcuwd aMm 0p^ats. D.AH. C" M «1U Nor. West.. HIt ttu D. L A W.. 105 10m2 ■ Nor WMtnf tSi? n/* *■ MU S| It7t ?ff *5L W. Union. . . itS Mioh. usa. .25 r* ntPaul.com 71 72% rblla ARmI in* hk s« s s££* 2#: in^.p!5- ~ - ' ul} CV IMG Russia, at least, is tally alive to the'importanee at the control of the Dardanelles, and she threatens to propose at the next seesiofc 6f the Suez canal commission that the regulations proposed for the neutrality of the tees canal shall also be made to apply to the Dardanelles straits. The Tories are as dissatisfied as ever with tin in which tie Afghan negotiation* have been conducted by England, and - they say that Mr. Gladstone is still faltering. Tae mild telegrams between London and St. Petersburg, they say, show, .that Russia is being allowed to perfect her own {.laas In her own way juit as she was two ki» ago, before 600 of England's allies had been slaia. As a genera] thing those persons who have gained access to the president quickly show that their business Js not with him but with one of the heads of department. After they get into the preeident's room, however. they are not in a hurry to leave and thus business is delayed. Hereafter in the evenings he will not see any one except his cabinet ministers, and these only by special appointment. Under no circumstances will he deviate from this rule. In compliance with this very reasonable request the following bulletin was issued at 5:30 p.m., which would be about 10 p.m. London time: Mr. Frcllnghuyaen Kecoven from Hi* Stnjmi* Newark, N. J., April 1L—Frederick T. Freliiigliuysen's condition was improved ■gain yesterday. He recovered during the Bight from the stupor which came upon him on Thursday, and recognized his family. Id the afternoon Dr. O'Gorman and Dr. A. Mercer werehowever, that his very weak condMmwS'not permit of any hope of i vein wry: There have been larger crowds at the White House in the last- week or 10 days than ever before in its history, and simply for the reason that the president has made every one welcome who c ailed upon him. It. has been promulgated that he was easy to approach, and advantage has been taken of his courtesy. Another increase has been in the volume of mail matter, fully one-half of which is marked "Personal." This plea will not insure a letter reaching the president, for CoL Lamont, after a scrutiny of the oontents of the mail, uses his discretion in sending letters into the private office, so that not more than 8 to 10 letters a day are actually read by the president. Since he became tbe incumbent of the White House the president has oat had an idle moment, and consequently has T P*c. com nS t ui.-T"" jJJ- I. Pm pref «fi mQ .fit oSSSil' -_=i Vn. P»oiflo 55 SI a*T*o ZZ & ;% feffe We tod.... 6$ eft CHICAGO GRAIN AND PROVfijppL AiracehradoverpriraUwIrabgr Jv/U, jht • Fmakli. Street, I.TTp n^r ' la % "£Mfe» 835:::: 8l 8f 31 K a sa a 5: Lowest ..T: ' «tf it i$ S C*"** *w -m .** «* OAT»-f)pento*.... MU Mf M — an; MM — s«4 M« i» C**■« ~ *m m» **X Gen. Grant has had a comfortable day. He has rested on the bed longer than for many days, and slept well and naturally. His pulse, temperature and respiration are as previously reported. Mr. Keiley in supporting these resolution* was very severe upon Victor Bmanuul, saying, among ether things, that 'Jths cause that triumphed when King Victor Emanuel crossed the Roman frontier was the cause of the Socialists and infidels of Geneva; no more, no less." These objectors to Mr. Keiley have gotten copies of hi* speech from the newspaper files of that date, and affirm that they mean to use them against him in Italy. They discerp in all this parleying an intention on the part of the English government to make the Afghans the scapegoats for the affair at Maruchak. They predict that Mr. Gludatone will again back down, and will admit that the Afghans were imprudent in making what looked like an advance movement, and that Gen. Komaroff waa justified in slaughtering than:. England la making special efforts just now to effcct a complete alliance, offensive and defensive, with Italy. This would not only leave Knglanrt free to evacuate the Soudan, but woqtd klao, in the event of certain quite postiMe conthtgencirs, re enforce the British navy with the splendid war vessels of Italy. It will consist mainly of French Canadians, who take no pains to conceal their sympathy with Riel. Mr. Kellcrt, it is understood, .has notified the government of this movement, which is not confined to this city. Many persons throughout the Dominion have denounced the government, and Sir John Macdonald in particular, for their apathy in regard to the claims of the half-breeds, and it ii now seen that their opposition will probably take definite shape and be fostorred and fanned by the avowed enemies of the British tempire.  J. H. Douglas, M. D. Sen or Romero called between 7 and • o'clock. He said when leaving die home that he had oonvegMd with Gen. Grant. At time* the old soldier appeared cheerful, and at other times depressed. The general seemed anxious about the financial future of his family, according to Senor Romero; and he intimated that the depreciation of Toledo and Wabash, in which thf trust fund was invested, had been a aource of anxiety to Oen. Grant. Fana*a, via Galveston, April 11.—Rn majesty's ship Heroine slid the United Statee ■hip Shenandoah arrived here on Monday. Everything is quiet here and at Colon. Aitpurn asked the commander of the «!""«»• doah to remove the marine guard on th« railway, bat his request was refused. All Dai** Dt Panama and Colon. An Infernal Machine Sent to Gov* Hoadly. Cleveland, April 11.—A special from Coshocton to The Democratic Standard of that placo ka* private information of a plot to,assassinate (Jov. Hoadly. On Monday, It My*, the governor received through the Kail a stixmg wooden boi, from one end of which , hung a string. The governor's saspicions being aroused, he caused the covor of the box to be removed, and a carefully arranged iofernal machipe, loaded with dynamite, slugs and spikes, wa« disclosed to view. The string had boon so adjusted that to have pulled it would have explosion resulting in death. It is said thaVtho authorities are at work an the case, ancK that for that reason the facts have not before made public. An A*nostlo Expelled from a Lad**. At 11 p. X. the physicians thought that the general would have an easy night. had no time to devote to social ptaumre or relaxation. It is with a view to remedy this evil to a certain extent* that he invited Mr. Bissell, his former law partner, to become Uis guest for a few days. All idea of a public reception has been abaadflBed, and a period of comparative rest will now be enjoyed by the president, who needs it Toronto, April XI.—At a meeting of King Solomon Lodge of Free Masons J. Harrison, a member of the lodge, was accused of beinf a secularist, agnostic and free thinker and should therefore be expelled. After a very warm discussion he was, on a vote, expelled. He will appeal to the Grand Lodge. More Mouthing* from John I* At midnight the general was sleeping comfortably, and nearly all of the family had retired far the night Several overtures have been made by Lord Granville, but Signor Mancini, the Italian foreign minister, is coy. A considerable section of th- Italian parliament has already shown its d. of Signor Mancini's Egyptian enterprise, and its extension might cause protests from Austria and Germany, with both of which powers Italy has binding treaties. 1 Philadelphia, April 11.—John L. Sullivan spent several hours at Steele's, and spoke of the coming fight with Paddy Ryan. "You see," he said smiling, as he raised a glass of ale to his lips, "that I am beginning to train. One of the newspapers said that I began yesterday by drinking brandy and absinthe. That's nonsense. I liavn't tasted a drop of brandy for si* years. I shall go into training for the fight shortly. After it is over, I am willing to fight auy man ia the world, unless, of course, we get into trouble for the fight with Ryan. Pox is td Select the place, and I shall probably train near the place of meeting. I shall stay in town until to-morrow evening, and then I shall go to Boston." Washington. April 11.—Gen. P. T. Dent, brother-in-law of Gen. Grant, who, has just returned here, says the general's family have became reconciled to the fact that he cannot recover, but they are often shocked by the pictures which appear in newspapers describing imaginary scenes In the siok room and around the house. The discussion as to where the general is to bb buried is also a source of annoyance to the family. They have given the subject no consideration and wonld prefer to have it postponed. Making Their Suffering* Harder. »!! 29w9B" UM-ppento*.. im I* Tia rmt- HW* « tfQ 7 **K T 1*H T MZ Ifwest « tia 7 T vT f I7ll aoeto« e nil 7 7 "D 7 i'S PETROLEUM. Lock for the Canard Company. Killed »t • Fir*. London, April 11.—The chartering of transatlantic liners by the government has been a godsend to the Cunard Steamship company. At the annual meeting Mr._ John. Burns, the chairman of the oompany, admitted that fact and said that the shipping *■* during the past year had been in a Baltimore, April 11.—A fife at No. Si Camden street, occupied by Cronhardt & Son, picture frame manufacturers, caused a total loss of $5,500. An accident to hook and ladder truck No. 1 while on the way to the fire came near causing the death of J. R Beattie, the driver. He is very seriously and perhaps fatally injured. It has leaked out that the Russian government was aware of the fighting between Russ an and Afghan troops several days ago, and it is asserted in well-informed quarters here that the report received at St. Petersburg was telephoned at once in cipher to the English foreign office, but suppressed pending official confirmation, the foreign office finding it convenient to regard the telegram as a rumor unwgvthy of official cognlsaaoe. The Penjan envoy to England attended at the foreign office, in obedience to a summons from Lord Granville. The object of the interview was to dfecua the attitude of Persia in thC# event of war between Russia and Great Britain. The Persian minister, last Wednesday, submitted the views of his government to her Majesty's ministers with reference to the proposed Afghan boundary commiaidn, giving assurances of a sincere desiie to facilitate the operations of the military forces accompanying her Majesty's commissioner. Sir Peter Lumadcn. Iiris understood that at the interview Lord Granville intimated to the Persian minister the -desire of her Majesty's government to enter into an understanding with Persia as to the- neutrality of that power in case of w»r. A Coke Train Falling fhrWh a Hrldgw. April \11.—At about trade dge spanning Indian f«u* ' here, on the Balti- onljroke down, and an ' opistinfr of a loco-1 into thVD water, 85 and cars\ were com- Oo* idnotor HI H. Fuller Din Fuller, a brake- 'Vl ithe?*h,aiii Imidi x grea lent 1b believed to ™ig' nigh watjer washing but enta. ) Pot / ' Teacher'* Revenge. say. i Eastland county J. 'DIM Dy Bam Wyatt. The real and hJd been disi the/school, house 81 tport jkua circulated B* Dr revenge. He and Noan itt, /Went to where ly V idiug the building of yet accused Meadows of der L Meadows denied it. vict' )Dd held Meadows in? rcOjuOnr. April li,—Opening...., ,77K BBeeeeeh^sk Cornells ville, Fa., 8 o'clock the iron briC Creek, tight miles east i mora and Ohio railroad, cant bound coke train, oo motive and 17 cars, ft» ful (tate of depression. He said that tbe , j paying business was done by the larg&t steamers with accommodations for carrying great numbers of saloon paaseogars. For stiffness and sereaess of the muaalM and jointa of the body, rhenmstisss, neuralgia —is fact any aafae or paia Of the body—aethiag equals Sal ration OiL Said by all gists. Woe J6 eta. Washington, April 11.—The president bas appointed Robert B. Vance, of North Carolina, assistant commissioner of patents, vice R. G. Dyrenforth, resigned; and William E. McLean, of Terre Haute, Ind., first deputy commissioner of pensions, vice Calvin B. Walker, resigned. Hie President's Appointments. Judge J. K. Porter Dying. Washington, April 11.—The cigar dealer who supplied Gen. Grant with cigars dqring his residence here has a new theory of the cause of the general's cancer. He says Gen. Grant did not smoke very strong cigars, nor half so many as bai been generally supposed. The impression that he" smoked constantly is due to his'ahnost always having a cigar in his mouth. It was his habit to keep a cigar in his mouth, sometimes for an hour or two during conversation, after the tire was extinguished. The dealer believes that the nicotine from cigars thus retained in the mouth was the origin of the general's disease. The Cause of the Cancer. Niw York, April 11.—A telegram from Saratoga says that ex-Judge John K. Porter is dying at his home in Waterford, N. Y. Judge Porter is 65 years old. He has a residence at 190 Fifth avenue, but. of late has spent aioshilf his time at his country seat in Waterford. His health has for some time been so poor that he paid little attention to active business. For many years ho has occupied a foremost place in the bar of N-Dw York. He was one of the counsel in the Iieecher-Tilton case, and for several years was principal counsel for the Western Union Telegraph company. He was also principal counsel for the government in the Guiteau trial. feet below. The engiu pletely demolished. Co*, and his brother, Benjamin 1 mi- igNM Permits* Bat MakM No Appropriation. f .4 ASHINGTON, April 11.—The lait Conprovided that the postmaster general To Ba&t. i man, were killed. caped unhurt. The acc. have been caused by tin away one of the abutrr The t pay the rent of third claa post offices, ,ut made no appropriation for that oldect Postmaster General Vilas hat received Iin' Otis onrnmiinicattons on the subject, bat A number of desirable dwelling* to Uppar Pitta ton. For further particulars inquire of Thomas Malonej. t it * «„s'' ' Minneapolis, April 11.—The war newC sent flour up $1 per barrel at this point. C. A. Pillsbury & Co. made a deal of 2,600,001 barrels, realiiang a profit of 9135,000. Washbum & Crosby made a deal of 2,600,000 barrels, with a profit of $100,000. Fortunes Made by the War Hews. A Dismissed School .-•ib cannot do anything, and that postmasters will have to continue to pay the * of such offices as heretofore. Dallas, April 11.—II. T. Meadows was killed latter had taught schoo. missej. Soon after this was burned, and the r that Wyatt burned it T his father, L. C. W; Meadows was superint a new school house, ana originating the report. Old man Wyatt seized ___  while Sam Wyatt shot him to death. Both iled. A reward of $100/is offered for each. red from Suicide to be Murdered. EIAEYILLX, 111., April 11.—In a quarrel n M. Meinman, colored, shot and instantbilled his wife. The murderer bos not been captured. This is the second muri has committed. Five weeks ago the a attempted to commit suicide by tak„ poison, but physicians saved her with a stomach pump. Baltimore, April 11.—The military committee for the reception of military and ether organizations during the meeting of the Society of tbe Array of the Potomac met last night*. The following resolution was offered and unanimously adopted: Sympathy from Old Comrades. N*w York, April IX.—There were 174 failures in the United States reported to Bradstreet's during the weelt, against 235 in the preceding week, and 193, 153, and 111 in the corresponding weeks of 1684, 1883, and 1882 respectively. Failures for the Week. Dn joying Themselves In Mew Orleans. N«w Orleans, April 11.—Very little business was transacted, most of the leading merchants and commission men taking part in the celebration ot exchange and merchants' day at the exposition. About 4,000 public school children jtfeo bad been trained by Prof. Mason, of Beaton, sang a number of choruses, aceompMied by the great organ In Music hall. -A painting of a negro beside a bale of cotton was presented to the cotton exchange with suitable addresses. Delegates to the Western Water Ways convention returned from an excursion to the jetties, and were gratified at the evident success of Capt. Eads'great wsrk. . . . The Daily News says the government has given orders in every direction for greater haste in the preparations for war. Resolved, That it fa with the deepest feelings of sorrow that we learn of the continued painful illness of our beloved comrade and society's president. Gen. U. S. Grant; that we recognize in Comrade Grant the same great, good, Christian soldier in bis- battle with the last enemy—death—that he illustrated on tbe battle field in tbe defense of his country's flag; that in uur devotion we have asked and shall continue to ask our Heavenly Father to restore Comrade Grant to health, to his family and to the nation; and that we tender to the distressed family our sincere sympathy in this their day of sorest affliction. Sir Pe er Lumsden telegraphs from Kusan that he has begun his'march toward the Robat pass, which he has orders to occupy and prevent the Russians from advancing on Herat He reports that his men have suffered terribly from cold, and many perished In a severe snow storm affir TirpuL Pkshawur, April 10.—The Indian government has been sending 100 tons of supplies daily through the Bolan pass into Afghanistan since the situation became threatening. . Tbo amount has now been increased to 800 tons daily. CONDENSED NEWS. Guns for tlie Pacific Mall Steamers. Dwbuk, Ai.-ril 11.—-The ball given at the Castle last evening in honor of the royal vis. itors was one of the most brilliant affairs of the kind evgr witnessed in the Irish capital. All the notabilities and prominent citizens, not only of Dublin but of other leading cities of Ireland, were present by invitation. The prince and princess on entering the ball room were greeted with enthusiasm. The princess and Earl Spencer Were vis-a-vised by the Prince of Wales and Lady Spencer in the cotillion. Tlie I'rinoe In Dublin, George H. Mills, the Brooklyn wife murderer was hanged in that city. New York, April 11.—The Pacific Mail Steamship company intend to protect its steamers from further outrage by equipping each vessel with four guns, two oi the heavy order in the bow and two Gatling guns in the quarter. „ A line of freight and passenger steamers will run from Baltimore to Halifax Ex-President Arthur will shortly resume, law practice with his old firm at Knevak & Baniom, Toronto, April 11.—The complications which are almost certain to involve England and Russia in war are already baying a very decided effect on Canadian nuA-kets. Sinos Wednesday wheat has advance 1 10 cents par bushel. . Wheat and War. Dan Mace, the well-known spurting man, Is reported to be dying in New York ol Bright'* disease. Cincinnati Purging Itself of Criminals. Cwcimtuij April 11.—Hie gamblers of this city received notice from the chief of police to" close their houses immediately. Bunko and confidence men and all unemployed men of the criminal classes were ordered to leave the city within fcl hours. The police were instructed to have the street* cleared of the gangs of impudent, welldressed loafers, who skirt the. side walka, and to bring them all in on a charge of loitering. Abandoned women found on the streets after 7 p. M. will be arrested for vagrancy. This is the result of a change in the policei.ystein. the responsibility cow resting up::-! tl.f commissioners recently appointed. The Philadelphia branch of the Red Cross society is making active preparations to nurse the wounded in caw of an Anglo-Russian war. Ibe ameer of Afghanistan, when informed of the battle of Penjdeh, remained perfectly ■ilent and betrayed no emotion. A Nice Tariff Question. Washington, Aprjl 11 —The treasury department has requested the attorney general to decide an important customs question. The postal act of 1874 permits the free entry of printed matter, other than books, imported through the mails. Under this provision single firms import as much as 5,000 pounds of lithographs, cards, etc., i:i four-pound packages. The tariff act of 1883 placed a duty of 25 per cent, ad valorent upon printed matter, however imported. The question is whether the latter regulation does not nullify tbe former and render tbe goods dutiable although sent by mall, Rockford, 111., April 11.—Miss Carrie B. Brown, younget£ daughter of ex-City Treasurer Horace W. Brown, committed suicide by deliberately walking into Rock river. Bhe left a letter expressing a fear that she v. culCJ become insane. All day k*ng parties h-.ve been dragging the rivui and firing can- A Girl's Sulci.le. Jiitw York, April 11.—At New York- Metropolitan, 4; New York, 9. At Jersey City—Jersey City, 9; Brooklyn, 11. At Washington—National, 3; Providence, & At Baltimore—Baltimore, 3; Buffalo, 8. Baseball. Heavy Damage br a Flood. Two Pittsburg nail firms will hereafte ■ make only steel nails, and it is believod this step will force all the iron nail manufacturers to do the same. Absolutely Pure. Port Huron, April 11.—The Black river at this place Is at a dangerous height. Conaiderable damrge has already been done, an 1 much yafjqfin leare\ The new iron bridge in t&U city was destroyed, causing a loss of $W,O40l Additionaldamage to vessels and privrtto property makes tbe total loss (20,000. The south ride of the city fa cut off from thD rest of Ifre city, the telephone cables and :;u liming having been broken by the flood. This powder never verrts. A marvel of parity nuquiuiud wbolesomenees. More eeoaemft than the ordinary kino*, and cannot be eoM la i laapMMsw multitude at low t—t. ehett weSSTalwiror |*oeiihet# powders. SoM oahr I* cans. Rey«| BaUnx Powder Oa* 1M Wall », CHrw*. W. T.  The impression prevails in Washington official circles that despite Mexico's greawar preparations this counter will not be called upon to interfere. Ounan DIfn»'it Followers Starving. nuns, but without success, as tho body has ii'Ct been recovered. Deceased was a universal favorite iifthe city, and was soon to 3c rrMed to Fred W. Lee, of Dee Moines, la. Suakim, April 11.—The followers of 0»- mim Digna are said to be without food. It is reported, and generally believed here, that they are chiefly subsisting upon the flesh ct their camels. Miss Frances Willard, the noted temjstance advocate, says she has received adit ii e revelation her to work for the political advancement of women. WM. GRIFFITH", CIVIL SHMGHTSTKMI, Broad Ct, SURVEYOR fiSSjh. A u n I vera err of Concord and Lexington. Beauties of tlie Tariff. Ked Fire for Undmlrable Tenant*. Chicago, April 11.—Tho attempt of Jamai H. McVicker to eject as tenants a council of the Royal Arcanum froip his tbeatr* buildiug in advance of May 1 resulted in t call of t lie council for an indignation meeting. The members found the staircase removed and *ki) compelled to dimb a ladder tothste quarters. Then the employes of the theatre ■ii ton-. »r«Cl to smoke out the meeting with red lire. fresh air was only obtained by iircakiag window panes. William Donovan, of Elmira, the winner of tha great I'iw York roller sifting contest, died in that city of pa—mania His is the second death among the participants of the match. Washington, April 11.—A singular in quality in tbe new tariff lawr has been dfa covered in the treasury department. Formerly the duty on pens was assessed ad valorem; but as only steel pens were imported in any quantity, under tbe new laws the duty was changed to la cents per grosi on metallic pans. Under this change dealers flan import valuable gold pens in large quantities with duty of only 13 cents per gress. Capt. Conch In Washington. Bohbay, April 11.—The pr.tr iotic fund, to aid the government in operations againtt Russia, is rapidly augmenting. In Bengal alone $8,500,000 has been offend. Another Proof of Indla'f Loyalty. Boston, April 11.—Tbe Middlesex club will celebrate Uto anniversary of Concord and Lexington with a dinner, at Young's hotel, on Saturday afierncon, April on which occasion Hon. Wiu. M. Evart* will bathe principal rucsb. Gov. Robinso , of Massachuset'sGov. Bourne, of HboAi Island, and * bout for* Hoar, Dawes, Piatt and Frye have uUo.a jVgtod invitations to be present. Wahhinqton, April ll.-CoL Couch, tho Oklahoma leader, has arrived in Washington this afternoon and has arranged for nn interview with the president to-day. He says that he simply wants to state the fact'* in oonnection with the Oklahoma movement and fa content to rely upon tbe president's sense of justice and equity for a correct set- I lenient of the matter. The moat deeirabt# buildin* I.OTB la Wett Pulsion FOR RALE. York At*. and River Street uitt Wanteo—ladibs Aito fucitn.mr.wZ In city or country, to reeeite light, "iiarf. e«sy w»D k at home all the year roaed; work timt by aiali; cistanoe no o Jeutloa. MalMl (TMt to We day; no canvassing; no rtDWP rsiaM for reply. Addrevs UNluN  CO., Box M0C, Boston, Kan. " «D laa It is said that the president may set aside the sentence in the Swaim court martial. Coder the sentence the army will be without a judge advocate general for U years, while ► Avuim meanwhile draws halt W and is entirely relieved from work. Sbamui, April It—The emperor at China has iaaaed a decree reciting that the French having hombly mad tor peace he grartnorty grants their prayer.