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              ■-T- NUMBER 873. I Vntly Established 1850. j PITTSTON, PA., SATURDAY, APRIL 25, 1865. J TWO CKMTB. | Tea Cant* I'm Wm». PROFESSIONAL BEAUTIE8 MAD. They ( Duh the Arrest of a Chicago Tooth for Crltielslng Them. Chicago, April 25.—Professional beauties have been the dime museum rage here far two weeks past Yesterday three of them descended from their canopied dais and flocked into the courtroom of a neighboring police justice. Id prompt obedience to their almost hysterical demands, adudishly drsned young man named Charles Cleric was ar■reStfcd and arraigned for insulting them. When-the hearing began the room was packed with people. The justice did not attempt to restrain his laughter or that of the spectators, and the whole affair was a judicial comedy. "Well, what did this young man say to your' he said, addressing Mrs. Lena Osborne, an ez-Pittsburg beauty. "He said, your honor, that I reseipbled the dogfaced boy and that my dress was a greasy crazy quilt." "But your dress is a crazy quilt, I notice!" "X know it, but I don't want to be told about it" PROSPECTS OF PEACE. •OES FRANCE WANT MORE WAR! DESTRUCTIVE FLOODS. FEDERAL APPOINTMENTS. C THE MARKETS FIGHTING THE BEDELS. Naval OtBoer for New Orleans and Sixty THE RUSSIAN AMBASSADOR TALKS The French Charge d* Affaires Instructed to Quit Cairo. WRECKING BRIDGE8 AND HOUSES Postmasters Appointed. MIDDLETON'S COLUMN ATTACKED BY THE INSURGENTS. VERY SOOTHINGLY. London, April 25.—Dispatches from Paris ehow that the Frenchmen art frantic with delight at the vigor of M. de Freycinet in his treatment of the Boephore-Egyptien incident. The boulevards and cafes are thronged with enthusiagtfc Parisians, and cheers for the new foreign minister alternate with jeers at England. The evening newspapers are having an enormous sale. Several of them assert that M de Freycinet's peremptory sundering of intercourse with Egypt is the first step toward a formal alliance between France and Russia, which no Frenchman doubts would result in the utter overthrow and degradation of perfidious Albion. Paris, April 25.—The breaking off of official relations between France and Egypt, the announcement of whictfc rupture was made here this morning In a dispatch from Cairo, was entirely unexpected by the people, and the news has created a great sensation. His act of France is considered to be unmistakable evidence that there is an understanding between Franee and Russia. IN CANADA. Washington, April 25.—The president appointed Henry P. Kernochan, of Iitwiisiana. to be naval officer at New Orleans, and Cornelius 8. Schenck, of Oregon, to be appraiser of merchandise in the district of Willametta, Ore. The secretary of the treasury appointed George P. Tingle, of Montana, and Charles Ryan, of Indiana, 'special agents for the Heal. islands in Alaska, vice H. A Slidden and J. H. Moulton suspended. Mr. Tingle's compensation is fixed at the rate of $10 per day, and Mr. Ryan's at the rate of $8 por day and expenses. They will leave San Francisco May 10 for Seal islands. Thoro arer A charges against the present incumbents.FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL AT NEW .YORK AND CHICAGO. Bat, Notwithstanding, an English General Gives It as Bis Opinion that War Cannot be Averted for Even a Tear* Serloua Damage In New York State and Malno— St. Gabriel Village Transformed Into n Tast Lake—Sav- Saving Invalids on Kafts. Hailrond Slocka-Cliicafs Grain tal Provision Markets, and l*»lrolcnmD A Hot Fire Poured Into the Troops from the Edge of a DS*it^£avine. Many Killed and Wounded. NE'V YORK STOCK London, April 86.—Although no farther news has arrived from Russia or from the field of expected hostilities in Afghanistan, there is a general feeling that the situation has somewhat improved. This feeling seems to be mainly due to the reaction from the sudden stimulus given to the war fever by Mr. Gladstone's (55,000,000 demand last Tuesday evening, and- as day after day passes without the declaration of war, which has Several times been predicted as imminent, people begin to realize that the situation after all differs very little now from that of a week ago, when peace seemed very probable. Baron de Btaal had another long interview with Karl Granville, and it is said on excellent authority that the Russian ambassador talked very soothingly. After some days of negotiating a Cable News correspondent has succeeded In obtaining an interview with a leading general of the British army, who will be one of the first to be given a prominent fighting command in the event of war. He expressly stipulated that his name should not be published on either side of the Atlantic, and warned the correspondent that he would be willing to say but little, owing to the order of the Duke of Cambridge, commander-in-chief, prohibiting officers from talking publicly In regard to the present crisis. In reply to the correspondent's first question as to the general prospect of peace or war, the general said: "Every one at the war office is almost certain that it is to be war, and I share that belief, although not without fully appreciating the enormous proportions which the struggle is bound to assume. Of course, there are lots of youngsters in the army who always want war on general principles, and who have been persistently predicting it, partly In-the hope that the prediction would help to bring about the realization. But the old chaps, like myself, are now almost unanimously convinced that nothing but a degree of self-humiliation which is not to be expected from either power can now avert war, even for a year." "How is the war likely to begin? Will it be by British troops defending Herat against a Russian attack T Montreal, April 25.—The floods that bavo boon so long prophesied as likely to come hero arrived very suddenly and unexpectedly. The ice above Victoria bridge in the St. Lawrence commenced to shove early in the morning, end the rush of water that followed has not beeik equaled since 1859. A large island at the foot of»Lacliine npl '~ owned and occupied by nun3, was .mergiiti and 25 head of cattle and other live stock perished. Tho Grand Trunk work shops are flooded to a depth of several feet, and business is suspended. The track near the bridge has been torn up by the flood and U so deeply covered with water that traffic has had to be stopped to and from the State*. The whole are* of Point St. Charles and all streets along the river in the city are Immersed, most of them to a depth of several feet. The damage will be very heavy, but it is hoped the flood will soon subside. A boy named Joseph Balleau was drowned by falling into a ditch close to his home Boats and rafts are employed to move about [As i\ ported by Judd, Nye & Co., Brokers, Scranton, Pi urn oil and W ilkeg-Barre, over their private wire, enabling them to execute orders instantly. ] Wonrrrxa, April 25.—A Clarke's Crosdog mpssangar, just returned from the north, brings the following particulars of an engagement with the rebels, which "occurred at 9:15 A. *., 15 miles south of Batoucbe: The insurgents had taken a ground on the edge of a deep ravine, from which they poured a deadly fire into the 'advancing column. When the messenger left the fight was still raging. Three houses of tho enemy had been shelled and many rebels driven from them to rahya into the ravine. The Indian allies of Riel fought vigorously in Indian fashion. The whole number in the ravine was estimated at 800. Middleton's hat was shot through, but he escaped unin jured. Capt. Wise had a horse shot under him. The ravine is entirely surrounded, and there is no possibility of escape for the rebels. The Tenth Royals from the west bank had jrat arrived as the messenger was New York, April 9( - Stocks Sold to-day at the New York stock exchange as follows: ,D» Attornoy General Garland has requested J .! eitor General Phillips to remain in office during the present t3rm of the United State i supremo court, which closes May 4. Judge Phillips resigned March 6 to enter On the practice of his profession in this city, but informed the at torney general at the time that he would serve for a few weeks so as not to hurry or embarrass the president in the selection of his successor. Stocks ' Open■ Clot'a Stock* Open- Clot'a tba ing Hid inn Bid D. & H. C.. 81W t,8 Nor. West.. «6i£ gtu D. L.& W.. I04ji 105 NorJWeotpf 12M? liM N. ■'•Central ar.W St & t. istf — W.Union... f.stf MlchOon.. P5 88 HtPaul.com 70U ;o:M Vhila&Bed. 16 It C. C. C. « I. 30 3 \l N Y O V W  Jirle... 12U life Canada 8... sM tOU Lake Khoro. 8«C? S«M N. Y. Cen . 8t)W — Tex.(Pacific lOtf 10M D.t & O. «tf «u Uftlon Pae. 41HS 4»% L. « Nash, sot* jnfcj N. Pac.com ir4 b. Island... ill lifj? N. Pac pref «9& 89« III. Central. 126 1*1 Cen. Pacific 81 81 Chic. |& O. — M.P.XDiv. 01% 949* C. & oTpref  Can. Pacific 88 38 O, B. £ Q 12IU M1U Wab. Pacific m m RtPM,trf. _ W Pacific pf Hfi 8$ NYC&BtL JtU 75U Ore*.Trans. 18U lsW W.8.1M«.. J9« Erie tad.... BJ&? MjJ Pac. Mall... MK "And you," observed the court, turning to Miss Eva Enright, a Cincinnati blonde. "He said I looked like 'Baby Venus,' and that I was so soft the flies wouldn't light on me for fear they would stick." "And he said my legs were, stuffed," chimed in Miss Lulu Hitter, the Circassian beauty, "and that I made up my hair with molasses and stale beer. AVhy, sir, my hair and form are my fortune." The young man was fined $5 and costs, whereupon the spangled ladies marched back in triumph to their pedestals. Cairo, via Paris, April 25.—The French charge d'affaires in Egypt has beep instructed by his government to suspend all official relations with Egypt, and to make tho declaration to the Egyptian government that France declines to sanction the Egyptian financial convention and reserves to herself complete liberty of action. The secretary of the treasury detailed three clerks to the second comptroller's office to assist in the settlement of accounts, particularly those of pension agents which are in arrears. Arrangements have been aiao made for the prompt exAminatidh of these accounts in the third auditor's offloe. VtSSp. M.—One party of rebels just dislodged, and artillery still shelling the rebels in the ravine. Several Indian ponies have been captured. The rebel loss is not yet known, the Indians set the prairie on fire, but a heavy hail storm extinguished the flames. Cairo, April 25.—The French charge d'affaires has delayed his departure from Cairo. It is stated that Egypt now offers to compromise the dispute with France concerning the suppression of The Bospbore Egyptian by making an apology, and by admitting' that her officials violated the rights of domicile of the publishers, tho apology, however, to contain "no allusion to the seizure of The Bosphorc Egyptien." The water continues to rise in the river, but no further damage has been reported up to midnight At St. Lambert, both Above and bolow the bridge, the water is above tho road, and the bridge and many houses on the bank are threatened by the mountains of ice which line the bank and which a very slight rise of the water will carry crashing upon them. For miles back of St Lambert much of the country Is under water, the flooded district extending as far as Brosseau's Station on the Grand Trunk railway. Tlie first comptroller of the treasury has recommended that the divisions in his office be reduced from nine to five, and that the force be reduce ! correspondingly. It is his purpose to simplify and systematize the work of the bureau. CHICAGO GRAIN AND PROV18ION& As received over private wire by Judd, Ny« £ Co., Broker*, 1st National Bank Bunding, Peru- Ion, Brown's Building, PittstoD. and " South Franklin t-treet, Wllkes-Bwre, Pa. A BURGLAR'S ROMANTIC LIFE. €8^ "Bui- Opening. Highest  Lowest  Ti 88^2 Mau. June.- July. ill Losing an Election llet Leads Him Into Crime. Postmnstor General Vilas appointed 64 fourth-class postmaiters. A telegraphic dispatch received from Battleford at 1:25 says: "Another Hudson Bay warehouse was burned last night. A scout Just in says that Otter's party Is in camp on the south side of Battle river, and will cross to-morrow. The scout has returned to report the situation here. Mounted Indians are riding excitedly about the hills south of here. Signal fires are seen in all directions. The garrison have been kept under arms all night, and the situation is critical. Judge Radian's house has just been fired." A later dispatch says that Cob Herchmer, with 100 mounted police, has arrived, and the Indians are disagreeing. Col. Otter has arrived. Chicaoo, April 25.—During the winter patft there bare occwtM a number of audacious burglaries, to tbe perpetrator of which the police could get no clew. Three weeks ago a detective happened to glance in at the window of a pawn shop and saw Henry Keating pawning a pair of opera glasses. The detective noticed him sneaking toward the rear door and gave chase and captured him. Several pawn tickets were found on his person. The goods were all recovered and identified as the stolen property in many of the mysterious cases reported. Keating has been held to the criminal court in bonds of C26,500 to answer 27 charges of burglary. He fold an interesting story. His .father served under Gen. Grant, in the Fifty-seventh Illinois volunteers. His mother carried him, an infant, in her arms into the heart of the Mississippi river campaign. At the battle of Shiloh both were killed, father and mother. He was rescued from among the dead and dying by Union soldiers and sent to the north. Educated in the street, he had worked at nearly all the trades, and finally became property man for a traveling theatre oompany. Two years ago he married happily and a child was born to him. Last fall he had saved $1,300. He bet $500 that Carter Harrison would be elected governor of Illinois, and then lost the remaining $800 at faro the night of the election. Exasperated by his ill luck,"he deliberately determined to become a burglar, though he had never before done anything dishonest. William II. Robb, special Tndi«n agent, has resigned. Closing Diplomatic relations between Egypt C*nd France have not been broken. The French charge, however, has boon instructed to go to Alexandria, and if Egypt fails to make a satisfactory reply he will leave Alexandria. In the event of a final breaking off of diplomatic relations between the two countries the interests of France will be confided to the Russian consulate. Three French transports, with 4,000 troops on board, which are now in the Suez canal, have been ordered to remain ther»for the present. The opinion is expressed here that France and Russia are concerting against England. On*—Opening Highest  Lowest  48 GEN. GRANT RESTLESS. Closing. It is reported that at St. Bruno there is a washout extending two miles along the railroad track. Arrangements are being made to have the damage repaired. At St Gabriel and Point St. Charles the flood came from the south and north. The water from the south flooded the machine shops of the Grand Trunk railway, submerging the track, and later lifted 50 yards of the main line from its foundation. The northern flood submerged yards and houses to a depth of five feet and drove many persons from their homes to take refugo on higher ground. Oats—Opening Highest " Lowest  84^ He Takes His Drive, His Walk and His Morphine as UsuaL Closing. Niw York, April 25.—Gen. Grant was rather restless on Thursday night. Ho did not get to sleep till 1 o'clock. Then he slept for four hours, after which he was awake foi an hour, and then again he dozed for a couple of hours longer. Loss than the usual amount of morphine was given to him during the night. Pobk—Opening. Highest  Lowest  1 70 U 80 11 M .1 *« II 80 it an 11 11 8(1 11 * «A «• — «• rtA Closing . LiR*-Openta(f. Highest.  Lowest  Closing.  — ii so" n to ii 00 5 05 6 95 «ts 7 n»U 96 e 96 t »7H T « 95 « 8TVS « 98 7 OIU 85 ft 99 6 9TH T 06 PETROLEUM. OilCitv, April 25,—Opening.. Highest v:.!?*. l-owest , Gen. Mlddleton'a troops are making good progress down either side of the Saskatchewan rirsr. On® column wag camped near Duck lake. The force* will reach Batouche crossing on Sunday, where an engagement is expected. vRiel is now reported to have 800 armed men, and a serious conflict is anticipated.London, April 25.—It was reported in the lobbies of parliament that France had withdrawn from the Egyptian financial convention.At noon, accompanied by Mrs. Grant, Mrs. Dent and U. 8. Grant, Jr., he went for a shorter drive, and as soon as Dr. Douglas had left the house, at 4 in the afternoon, the general, followed by Harrison, came out the frontdoor and went for the usual little constitutional. At the corner of Madison avenue they met Mr. Jesse Grant, and he return wi with them to the house. •:# ■l The whole of St. Gabriel village was at 3 p. x. a vast lake of water, in many places averaging from six to eight feet. Several sick persons had to be removed from houses on rafts. It is not known that many lives have been lost. The losses are but partially known, though it is certain the Grand Trunk is a heavy loser. At 4 p. m. the water was still rising, and the floor shed on Hibernia street, containing 600 barrels and 6,000 bags, will probably be destroyed. In consequence of the floods and washouts on the south side of the river all trains from Bonaveatura, in that direction, have been canceled Cloeinj? "No. It is a general error, which yon will do a public service by correcting, to suppose that it is now possible for either the Afghans or the British to prevent the Russians from capturing Herat. The time when that should have been thought of was at least as long ago as last spring when Russia captured Merv, but at that time Gen. Graham was thrashing Osman Digma back of Suakim, and the eyes of all England wore turned to the Soudan. Now it is too late." Alexandria, April 86.—There is much excitement here over the French-Egyptian Situation. Neuralgia, rheumatism, erysipelas, tumors, swellings, sore tbroat, toothache and all otifkr paias and aches are promptly cured by Salvation Oil. Price 25 cents. Sold everywhere. All Winnipeg gave a High of relief when it ras announced that the advance guard of noun ted police, under Col. Herchmer, had cached Battleford and that Col. Otter's na n force was only a short distance behind. The long suspense has told heavily on the garrison, and some of the women have become ill with anxiety. The relieving foroe has made much better time than was expected. The Battleford dispatches last night indicate that the burning and raiding by the Twilm« was due to their knowledge of Col. Herchmer's approach, they dcubtlen wishing to avail themselves to tho last of the opportunity for mischief making. When the garrison became aware of Herchmer's proximity, a detachment was sent down to the Grand Crossing of the Battle river. Shots were exchanged by theae and the Indians across the river, and H is believed that some of the Indians were hit. After the arrival of Otter's foroe to-day Col. Et if hmer, with 30 mounted police, scoured the valley, but could not find any one. The Indians rebel half-breeds evidently fled at the approach of troops. A special from Battleford gives the following account of the fight at Fort Pitt: "On April 18, Chief Big Bear and his band of Indians approached the fort and sent a messenger, demanding arms and ammunition. Inspector Dickens refused the demand. Scouts returning at this time from Frog Lake were paving the fort and. were fired upon by the Indians. An exciting fight followed, Policeman Cowan being killed and Lonsby wounded. The latter was hotly pursued by Indians, but reached the fort without further injury. The redskins were brought to a stop by a fire from the barracks. Four Indians were killed oud several wounded, and the rest were driven back. Kennion of the Army of the Potomac. Washington, April 35. —Extensive preparations are being made for the reunion of the Army of the Potomac in Baltimore on the 6th and 7th prox. Largo delegations from different parts of the country have signified their intention of being present From indications the meeting will bo one of the largest and most successful ever held by th# society. Greatly reduced rates are offered by the Pennsylvania railroad to parties vititiag Baltimore during the reunion, and this, no doubt, together with other inducement*), will swell the throng of visitors there. At 10 p. m. Dr. Douglas drove up accompanied by his wife. After an examination of the patient's throat, and owing to the patient's general condition he concluded to remain at the house all night. At 11 o'clock Gen. Grant was not feeling first rate. He was very restless. "I sometimes wish I could take hold «f (ha sale of Thomas' Kelectric Oil for I tell you it ia a grand thing, and I am conscientious in faying 1 could do a good wojk." Ber. K. F. Crane, Corry, Pa. A GOOD THING. "Then you believe that the Russians will capture Herat?" It is likely that Gen. Grant and his family will spend the month of July at or near Saratoga and August in the Catskllls. Mr. J. W. Drexel has offered them his cottage at Mount McGregor, and they may occupy it in July. Offers from summer hotel keepers at Tarious resorts are coming in abundantly. Eclectric Oil curid this gentleman of quinsy of many years standing. "Undoubtedly. That is obviously Gen. KomarofTs next step. The Russians will seize Herat and will probably remain there awhile, knowing that the British will be unable to march to its attack through Afghanistan."Mirrickville, Ont., April 25.—A freshet has caused very Serious damage to the bridge over the Rideau rivnr hers. Thousands of tons of stonework have been swept away, and the cribs at the govern ment dam have been badly injured Raleigh, N. C., April 25.—Some tune ago a negro was hanged in Greenville. An enterprising negro has since been selling alleged strands of the hangman's rope to cure fits. A strand long enough to go around the neck is sold for 25 cents. Peculiar Swindles by Negroes. Troy, April 26.—Fifty feet of the top of the dam acrosB the Hudson river-at Fort-Edward has been washed ont by high water. The whole structure is in danger. "In that case would the field of action be removed from the Afghan frontier?" Italy's Troop* Mnet El Mahdl. "Yea; temporarily at all event* The first shot of this war will be fired in Europe." Alexandria, April jj5.—The French newspaper, The Courier, publishes a special dispatch, which states that El Mahdi's men have defeated the Italian forces near Massowan. The Italian consul here says he has no knowledge of the affair reported by The Courier. N«w York, April 36.—The Northern Packing association, of Delta, Pa., has failed. It to an association of farmer), who wore engaged in canning, and had an authorised capital of *600,000, of which *30,000 was paid in. The liabilities will probably exceed the assets by nearly $100,000. Two Lars* Fullurra. PORT Eoward, N. Y., April 35.—The Hudson river at this point is higher than it has been in 15 years. About 80 feet of the Fort Edward Water Power company's dam have been washed away. It is feared the whole structure will go and thus inundate the town. Another negro who has been to Washington recently, claims to have had a talk with President Cleveland. He tells the darkies that the president authorized him to find out all the colored men in Pitt county who voted for him, and to all such who will send him a bridle he will forward a mule. The mule, he said, will correspond with the bridle—better the bridle, better the mule. When tiie first lot of 100 bridles is sent on to Washington, he says, the mules will be forwarded. It is said over 50 bridles have so far been collected by this precious rascal. n»ey are new, and cost from 75 cents to (1.25 each. "What do you think of the suggestion that Turkey may close the entrance to the Black Sea and Denmark the entrance to the Baltic against English vessels F' Suakim, April 25.—The Suakim-Berber railway has been extended three miles be yond Handoub. A force of 500 of tho enemy has been discovered between Tambouk and Essible. The troops are daily engaged in scouting expeditions. "I think it is bosk. Neither country has tho ability, and I believe neither has the wish to close its waterways against such ironclads as we could send through them." New York, April 26.—James W. Cross ley, dealer in carpets and furniture at Noe 740 and 743 Broadway, has made an assignment, giving preferences for (18.915, The total liabilities are about $78,000; nominal assets, $65,000; and actual assets, $45,000. Fort Fair told, Me., April 25.—The bridge amiss the Aroostock river at Caribou, and that* across the St. John river at Florence ville, went with tho ice. Owing to washouts on the New Brunswick railroad no mails have been received. Bombay, April 25.—Rangoon, the capital of British Burmah, at the Irtiwaddy river, is being strongly fortified. Steam launches, fitted with torpedoes, are stationed in the harbor, and guns have also been mounted to guard the channels of the river. The naval authorities at Bombay ate on the lookout for five Russian cruisers which were reported as passing Aden last week. On their appearance in theee waters thoy will be closely followed up by British war ships. Want Hepubllcans Turned Out. Washington, April 25. — Senator Voorhoes aud a number of other Indiana democrats called upon the president to urge upou him the necessity of immediate change in the revenue collectors of that state. They wont all the present incumbents displaced and democrats put in their places. They placed the case before the president as strong as possible, but came a»v dissatisfied because tho president was not profuse in his assurances of complying with their wishes. Gainesville, Tex., April 26.—The moat disastrous flood ever known In this vioinity visited Oainesvi'le on Wednesday night and continued with little abatement throughout Thursday. Poean and Elm creeks, which empty into the Trinity river just below this city, rose with powerful rapidity in the darkness of tho night. About 4 o'clock in the morning a number of houses in the bottoms wye swept away, the occupants fleeing for tttir lives, leaving everything behind them. One child was drowend, but there is reason to fear the loss of more lives. From above the town three house, passed down stream, from which, above tho rush of the waters, cries of distress were plainly heard. The loss of live stock in the vicinity is very serious. Carcasses of horses, cows and sheep are passing by at frequent intervals. The engine house at the waterworks is submerged. The damage to the town and to property along the river aggregates many thousands of dollars.* A Soldier'* Disgraee. POWDER Washington, April 85.—The findings and sentence of the court martial in tbe case of First Lieut. James 8. Jouett Tenth cavalry, who was charged with irregularities m the accounts of the post at San Antonio, of which he was in command, have been approved by the president The charge was sustained and the court recommended dismissal. Lieut. Jouett is a son of Rear Admiral Jouett, who commands the North Atlantic station. A Novelty In the Eiourtlon Line. Boston, April 25.—A Washington special sayfc: A party of army and navy officers are preparing to start for Norfolk in hopes that war will be declared between England and Russia. Vienna,'April 25.— Information to received from St. Petersburg that the council of the empire has been asked to authorize an extraordinary credit of 25,000,000 roublaa (about *20,000,000) for strengthening the navy. Naval circles are at fever heat over the reported presence of British ironclads in the immediate vicinity of Vlapivostock. "Just before the firing began factor Mo- Lean, of the Hudson Bay company, had a parley with Big Bear, who told him that it was intended to kill only the polioe, and if the civilians would leave the fort they would be safe. Believing that the Indians would be able to take the fort, and anxious for the women and children, McLean determined to accept Big Bear's terms. He then left tie fort with all the civilians, and they are now with the Indians, about SO of then, of all ageC. This reduced the garrison to 22 men, and, being Insufficient to defend the fort for any great length of time, they left the same afternoon on a scow they had previously built, bringing all ammunition and artrlr. that were in the barracks. Before leaving the fort the polioe received word from McLean that the Indiaus had coal oil %nd firearms prepared, and were ready to fro the fort if the police remained. The conduct of the police waa most gallant in every respect." They will charter a steamer and expect that the English man-of-war Garnet and the Russian corvette Strylnx will engage in a naval combat. The Garnet was ordered to proceed to Havana, from thence to Key West and 4o Bermuda. Upon arriving at Havana Gapt. Hand disregarded his orders and followed the Russian vessel. The two vessels are well matched, with the exception that the Garnet carries about 100 more men than the Strylax. Both vessels are now in Hampton roads. Hn. Oom Has a 811 ml y Attended Benefit. N*w York, April 25.—A very small attendance witnessed the set-tos at Madison Square Garden where Mrs. Joseph was tendered a testimonial benefit. After several local celebrities had entertained the audience with specimens of thoir skill Alf Marx, "the Texas Cowboy," and Frank WillMms were introduced. The "Cowboy" slugged so hard that Capt Williams had to stop the bout. The wind-up of the show was between Billy Edwards and Arthur Chambers. Absolutely Pure. This nowdor never varies. A marvel of purity Mrenath and wholesomeoess. Mora foononio than the ordinary kiuos, and cannot be aoM la competition with the multitude of low teat abort weight, alum or pboephate powders. Sold oalT l» cans. Royal Baking Powder Co., l#t Wall ilreet. M. T. The New York Custom Hons* Investiga- tion. Vienna, April25.—The fortifications of the Dardanelles are being repaired, evidently with great haste. Washington, April 26.—The reports of Col. Tlchenor, special treasury agent, who has recently investigated the New York cus torn bouse, will not bo given to the public for some time to come. Assistant Secretary Fairchild says: "Thore are matters in it which tbe requirements of justice and public service prevent tbe possibility of publicity, for the present "at least" London, April 25.—The investigation of the mysterious explosion at the admiralty office is now being conducted solely on the theory that it was an act of private malice. It has been definitely ascertained that the clockwork which was found among the debris in Mr. Swainson's room is a part of the mechanism of an American clock which Mr. Swainson had for sorno time kept near his desk. This removes the principal cause for believing that the explosion was the work of either dynamiters or Nationalists. The detectives believe that the field of inquiry is now narrowed down to such limits that the capture of the perpetrator of the outrage is very probable. The Admiralty Office Explosion. |PP !| i Wilkesbarre, Pa., April 35.— Sarah Scott, 19 years old, was arrested, charged with desertion by her husband. She had been a frequent attender at Salvation Army meetings, and about a week ago she left her home, enrolled herself as one of the army, and asked to be Bent to a distant place of worship. She gave her name as Sarah Owens. Her husband learned where she was boarding, but took no action until he heard sho had received orders to join the Salvation Army corps at Paterson, N J., when he caused her arrest. She was bound over to appear before the court, but, finally consenting to go back home, she was discharged. Left Home to Join the Salvation Army. London, April 25.—Lord Granville has telegraphed to Sir Evelyn Baring, diplomatic agent of Great Britain at Cairo, to support Nubar Pasha to tho utmost in his refusal to grant the French demand for reparation in tho matter of tho seizure of the journal Bosphore Egyptien. More Trouble for Kngland. Nbw Orleans, April 25.—A special to The Cimes-Democrat from Farmersville, La., says: Four men went to the farm of W. H. Mabry, in this parish, and taking an old negro woman oat of the cabin began to whip her. Mabry came to her assistance and was shot dead. W. C. Henderson and Walter Ferguson wore identified by the old woman and have been arrested. They have heretofore stood high in the community. Killed for Protecting a Woman. Good News lor Employes. Lowell, Mass., April 85.—The 1,700 employes of the Lowell Manufacturing company were happily surprised by the announcement that an increase in their wages, to nearly the old standard before the last reduction, would be made on Monday next Tfaiu is in accordance with Superintendent Lyons' promise that v/agei should be advanced when business conditions should warrant it. Suez, April 25.—French transports, having on board over 4,000 troops, have arrived here and received orders to remain. A Clarke's Crossing dispatch says: "Middleton's forces advanced in two divisions, one taking the east and the other west side of the river, and reached about 90 miles south of Batouche, which place they expect to make at noon, The columns camped close to each ptlier. Most of the march was of an easy character, the first 10 or 12 miles being through treeless prairies. The troops are pew in a country full of bluffs, and consequently full of danger. It is thought probable that Rial's force will be met With on the east side of the river, soqje miles this side of Batouche, and that there may be an engagement. The men are all in good spirits."  A Newspaper Change* Hands. Another Strike. Dknvkr, April 25.—Reports from moantain towns, within a radius of SO miles of this city, just arriving report the recent snowfall the heaviest tor 18 years. The Colorado Central railrdbd was blocked, and is just beginning to get trains through. Some damage is reported by the crushing of light buildings. It is rumored that about 800 eattio drifted into a bole north of Fort Collins and perished. Colorado')* Ills Snow Storm. Boston, April 25.—It is said that The Boston Post has been purctuued by Hon..Frank Jonee, of Portsmouth, N. H,, who will assume charge May 1. Those who claim to know whereof they affirm say the paper will hereafter be conducted as a morning, evening and Sunday journal, and that in politics it will be uncompromisingly Democratic. Wabhjngtox, April 35.—Mr. Merrick, of counsel for llie state in the recent Virginia bond cases, will on Monday next or the Monday following make a motion In the supreme court that argument in the cases be reopened. This contemplated action grows ont of thf apparent inconsistency in the two decisions in these cases, the one rendered in 1882 and the other about 10 days ago. . The Virginia Bond Caxen. Cincinnati, April 35.—A local strike was inaugurated at Stribley & Co.'s -Dhoe factory on Fourth street. One Jolin Halloran, a nonunion man employed in another department, was transferred to the lasting department The lostera demurred and called the attention of the firm to the fact. The firm insisted that he should remain at work, and a committee was appointed to wait on the employers, but the latter are not disposed to yield, and the men hare gone out. About 60 men are engaged in the strike. New York, April 25,—Gov. David B. Hill visited ex-Gov. Tilden ftt Greystone. He was unaccompanied, but was met at the depot by Congressman William G. Stahlnecker, who is also mayor of Yonkerg. Ex- Gov. Tilden had sent his carriage to meet Gov. Hill, but instead of taking it he rode up to Greystone with Mr. Stahlnecker. They passed a short time there, when the governor went to Mr. Stahlnecker's residence on Palisade avenue to dine. After dinner Congressman Stahlnecker and the governor drove behind the congressman's beautiful bays to the Hoffman house, this city.  Got. Hill Visit* Mr. Tilden. 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Iron Hills to Uesume Operations, Washington, April 25.—Secretary Lamar has appointed Joseph H. Wardell, chief of the census division of the interior department. Mr. Wardell will have four assistants. There are now two volumes ready for compilation, to which work he will direct his attention. H8 hopes to have these volumes published in a short time. Pittsburg, April 25.—The puddlers at Carnegie's union iron works have been notified that the mill will resume operations on Monday next The puddlers at Huasoy Howe & Co.'8 works have also been notified that on Monday their furnaces will be put on double turn, for the first time in four years.  Strange Can of Malicious Motives. Klval Telephone Companies. Hartford, April 26.—A few days ago the ■errices of tho night watchman in the papermill of F. L. Case, at South Manchester depot, were dispensed with, as the process of d"yinK the paper could be done in the open air instoad of by artificial heat On Saturday night workmen were about the premises until midnight, when the mill was closed. Ou Sunday morning every belt in the mill wps found to be cut and the feet cut out of tl. D paper machine. There is no clue to the perpetrator of the outrage. Only a day or t\( 0 before one of the horses owned by Mr.D Case di d at another mill at South Glastonbury. There woe symptoms of pcisonjiiR pml arsenip was found in tjie animal's stomach, An analysis is now being made by fl'of. Johnson, of New Haven. Philadelphia, April 35.—The case of the American Bell Telephone company against the Clay Commer-ial Telephone company came up for argument on final hearing in the United States circuit court The defendants were not ready to go on, their record not being printed, and the final argument went over until June 1. The court, however, issued an order restraining the defendants from infringing until the final argument This will operate to close the Clay Telephone exchange in this city at once. A Drunken Judge. Columbus, O., April25.—A petition which is being signed by all the attorneys of the city is in circulation requesting the resignation of Judge Wylie. He is alleged to have been drunk with but brief intermissions for the past year. Management of the Suez Canal. Striking for Living Wages. London, April 35.—The Suez canal commission agreed that no fortifications shall be erected along the canal. The commission also discussed rules in connection with tho [ firwage of belligerent vessels in time of war, especially in regard to the questions whether Abe Bnusid In a New Kole. Locust Gap, Pa., April 26.—The miners employed at the Monitor colliery, operated by the Philadelphia and Reading Coal and Iron company, have struck for an advancein wages of 26 cents a car. At the present rate of wages workmen average lea than $20 per month. A speedy settlement is not probable.WM. GRIFFITH, Blue Rock, April 25.—Abe Buzzard and his outlaw companions have been busy at work ever i-ince Wednesday in staying the progress of the forest fires near here. Abe cut down a large stretch of woodland and separated it from the burning portion, thus staying the flames. Over 800 acres of woodland have already been destroyed. CITTXXi E3SI OXXsTEES,, Broad St., SURVEYOR PtitstM, Pd. CONDENSED NEWS. : risa vessels should be allowed to be towed through the eanal, ami tho length of time 1 elligerents should be allowed to remain in Deafb of Guerilla Morgan's Body Servant. Thomas Quinn, a resident of Williamstown, Mass., while attending a wake at that placo was shot dead. BICYCLES, TRICYCLES A ATTACHMEITS Chicago, April 85.—Jerome Clark, better known by the sobriquet of. "Nimrod the mighty hunter," a colored man, was found dead in bis bed at the Bethel home. Whisky is ascribed as the oause of his death. Clark during the early part of the Into unpleasantness was a body servant of John Morgan, the noted guerilla, and when captured joined the Union army and fought with them until he was honorably discharged. i ho harbors of Port Said and Suez. No iofinite action was taken in regard to tho;o •uestions. Failures of the Week. Columbus L. Mofflt was hanged at Dallas, Ark., for a murder committed when he war but 17 years old. New Yobx, April 26.—Gen. John J. Perry, formerly of Mississippi, died at the Hahnemann hospital, whence be haul been removed more than a week ago from the Hoffman house. Gen. Perry was in command of large bodies of Confederate cavalry under Lee during the war. Death of Confederate Gen. Perry. NEW A1VKD SECOND 11A WD. Btcyolee cheap for cash or ou nn nraatfaly p«TmratR. Bicycles repaired and nickle plated. Batiafactlon guaranteed. Addren E.RBHErHEB^ New York, April 25.—There were 188 failures in the United States reported to Bradstreets' during the week, against 196 in the preceding week, and 1B4, 186 and 105 in tho corresponding weeks of 1884, 1883 and 1882, respectively. Taxing Telephone Companies. Itaeeball. Mr. Isaac Bell, Jr., minister to the Nether lands, «vas given a complimentary banquet at Newport, R. 1 Bootqn, April 25.—The house, under a suspension of tho rulaa, i&ss'd, to be engrossed, a bill which, if passed by the senatt pefore May 1, will secure to the state a tax Ol $40,000 frrm the New England Telephone company, that it woild not otherwise derive. The t ill provides that telephone comrpnies shall be tax'.*l according to tho number of telephones iu use by them or and u Iboir authority. At Philadelphia—Philadelphia, II; Newark, 6. At Washington—New York, 6; National, 2. At Macon—Macon, 18; America! (of Nashville), 4. At St. Louis-—St Louis. 12; Louisville, 2. At Cincinnati—Pittsburg 7; Cincinnati, 6. At New York—Athletics. 13; Metropolitan, 8, At Brooklyn—Balti•uore, 6; Brooklyn, 5. At Hartford—Boston, T; Hartford 1. At Providence—Providence, 16; Brown University, a - as:-3 m The trial of Foreman Dickson, of tho Star route Jury, it developing into an attack npor ox-Attorney General Brewster. pBAKKJ. COOPKR Ueatli of a Well-Known 1'hyslelan. PHOTOBJiPHU Now Logan Becelvae One Vote. Springfield, 111,, April 25.—Thirty-three senators and 110 members met it joint session at noon. Senator Torrance votad for L jgan, and the Joint as j jmbly adjourned Lockport, N. Y, April 0tk— Dr. David T. Bishop, with one exception the oldest physician in Western Now York, and wicaly known throughout the state, died suckknly of heart disease. In tho New York billiard tournament last night Jacob Sobaefer defeated William 8oxton by a score of 800 to 265. New York, April 25.—Budderwiek, the fraudulent builder, who it wu feared bad fled, appeared in court, and after furatahlng new bail bonds was ratoa—J. Hi* trial taJka* place Ma/ 8. Buddenstek Turns Up. MILLER'S GALLERY. Charles Oakes, aged 16 years, residiag at Boston, waa rendered insensible by two roughs, who carried him oil and robbed him. CA1.L AN1D III HW. aUtodMltp