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              » ° UK _ x 2 u Ot . B—I — —t'i ■» ■» ' m .— ■* I——' f ftM- LjMX PITTSTON,T.A , MONDAY. DECEMBER 27. 1866. I fWO OBNTB. I Ten Cent* Per Wttk NUMBER 1366 W' akly Est* blishcd J 1 \ * GEN. inmi I ,T np 1 IT young Logon became a *tudent bf Shi lob dUflfl ili ijUuilili Tlio dlsttrtroai battle of Dull Run stlrn d IDigftn to the depths of hie earnest and nvflent nature. He returned to Illinois and a campaign of stirring speech in the »inithcrn portion of the state, which roused tiio patriotism of that section to white heat awl enlisted thousands of volunteers. His'service wqs given to the Thirty-first regiment of Illinois, of which he was made colonel. The operations of his regiment were boguu Sept 13, 1861, when it was mustered into service in the tatfgad* commanded by Gen. KcOcrnaacl. Seven weeks later it was under fire at Belmont, and in the same fight made a Miccessful bayonet charge, led by i js colonel. This broke the line of the and the like in stock. In this way she managed to pick up much that was rare and curl* ous, and at a bargain, too. Mrs. Logan personally superintended the fam'shtni of the bouse, and she did it so well that when her work was done the result was a marvel of picturesque quatatness. who called npon him some rsminiscenaba of his acquaintance with the general. He said ho first rtiet him about 1868, when the oral had Just been summoned to Washington from his command in the field. "The president introduced me to the general, and we had a very brief talk. I remember," continued Mr. Blaine, "that after General Logan hod retired the president eulogized find Very highly. I am not the on?, however, to speak of his military rank. That should be done by bis brotMr officers and by the veterans who now Iboam his death. They knew Hm as their beloved leader in war and their faithful friend in peace. History has, I think, definitely assigned Gen. Logan his military rank—the highest of the volunteer officers in tte army of the union." Mr. Blaine went on to say that his intimate acquaintance with Gen. Logan began when the latter entered congress, in 1866, and remain/id unsullied to this day. In making this statement Mr. Blaine was emphatic and explicit, and stated that all reports of rivalries Or jealousies between himself and the general were totally unfounded, as ample assurances had proved to the satisfaction of both. Mr. Blaine highly eulogized Gen. Logan's devotion to duty and fearless adherence to his belief as to what was the right coarse. "Gen. Logan's loss to tbe Republican party," added Mr. Blaine, "was too great to be estimated. His strength with the volunteer soldiery was unequalefrby any other statesman. No man has exhibited so ably the dual character of military and political leader." Mr. Blaine concluded by expressing his deep sense of the personal loss of a friend. GRADY'S BIG HIT.' Holiday Goods THE 8QUTHERN EDITOR INDORSED Unexpected Death of the Soldier Senator From Illinois, BY Hid PEOPLE. IHIS HOME IN ILLINOIS. Bis Political Fortune Mad* by That Speech to the Yankees—The Spirit of the South Breathed Through a Worthy aad Fluent Oraolo. —AT— :  How. the News was Received at Spring' RHEUMATIC FEVER DID IT, field. Springfield, Ills., Dec. 27.—Tbe words "Logan is dead" passed from Hp to lip here among the departed senator's many friends. It was recalled that many of his political battles had boen fought beneath the dome of the state house in this city. All seemed to agree that the loss to his party in Illinois was great Governor Oglesby was early in receipt of a'telegram from Senator Cullom. He immediately called Secretary of btate Dement, Attorney General Hunt and Auditor Swigert to the executivo mansion, and the following was dispatched to Washington: To Mrs. John A. Logan, Calumet Place, Washington: Atlanta, Dec. 87.—There is bnt one topic of discussion in tbe southard press and among the people, and that is the New England dinner speech of Mr. Henry W. Grady. When tbe news reached Atlanta a crowd gathered around a distinguished Georgian, who read the speech aloud Concluding the reading, he said: HALF-PRICE After TwjD Weeks of Terrible But Brave Suffering. Surrounded by Bis Family Mid H»ny Personal Friends and Political Asso*The Stock of elates, the Hero of Many Battles "Tbe man who made that speech should be in the United States senate. No man since Toombs has been such a royal master of speech." Passes Peacefully Away—Bis Personal CHaraoter and Career of tbe Dead The best index of popular feeling is to be found among tha utterances of the preaa Among Mr. Grady's personal following enthusiasm was a matter of course, but when The Maooa Telegraph, whioh has been noted for its hate of Atlanta and its violent criticism of Mr. Grady, wheels into line to do him honor, it is a sign that all hearts have been touched. The first congratulation received by the young orator was from Major J. F. Hanson, and Sunday morning's issue of his paper says: Holiday Presents Soldier, Citizen, Statesman. In this hour of your deepest grief we offer you our heartfelt sympathy, and join in this expression of unfeigned sorrow with the entire people of the state. "Washington, Dec. 27.—Senator Logan died at 2:55 Sunday afternoon, at his home here, mi-rounded by his family and a great number of his political associates. His death - adds another name to the already long list of congressmen and prominent public men who have died during the past two years. Although the senator had been sick for some time, and his condition for the past day or two was known to be critical, death was not looked for so soon. In fact, everybody hoped that, with his robust constitution, he would be able to recover. His case was regarded as hopeful by bis physician up to Friday night, but then it became apparent that he was sinking rapidly. It G_Oolbsbt and many others. "I knew that Gen. Logan wm ill, but I never dreamed It would result in this," said Governor Oglesby. "It is so sudden that it unnerves men. He was one-of the great men in the country to-day. His constitution wm so heroic, his chest so broad and his limb* so (tout that till this hour I never onoe thought of Gen. Logan in connection with death. Even the dispatohes to the press did not alarm me in the least, for I thought his constitution strong enough to resist almost anything."Gen. John K. Palmer said: "The volunteer soldier, more than any other dase, will regret Gen. Logan's death. During bis lib he was the especial champion of ths sol'*' He stood prominent in his party •' place, and was the acknowledged I' country will mourn beaanse a ' gone" _ —AT— Coons & Ufa's Trade Palace He not only gave pleasure and satisfaction to hie bearers, but to his fellow dtiaena of the south, who looked to the occasion not without apprehension. Without shame, without apology and in admirable temper he has shown our brethren of the north how the cavalier has learned to Shoe the charger he rode in defense of his altars and his Area NlW York, Dec. !W.-G*U. W. T. Sherman was nen-fct the Fifth Avenue hotel last evening, and expressed much sorrow at Gen. Logan's death. "You cag say " be remarked to the reporter, "that Gen. Sherman sayr Ctoa. Sherman's Tribute. MRS. JOHN A. LOGAN. MUST BE CLOSED OUT THIS WEEK. enemy, and saved a portion of the command from capture. In this action CoL Logan's example fired the courage, of the soldiers under him. Then, as often subsequently, his dauntless courage was the inspiration of the bravest of his followers, His horse was shot under him and the pistol at his side shattered by bullets. At Fort Henry his heroism and 1 hat of his regiment were equally conspicuous, and in the terrible assault on Fort DoneLson he toek part. There he was severely \roun ' ed. and was carried from the scene of slaughter. Early In Marth, 1883, he had so far recovered as to report for duty at Pittsburg Landing, under the command of Gen. Grant, and on the 5th of the same month was made a brigadier general of volunteers. He distinguished himself at the siege of Corinth, in May. 1462, the occupation, of which was largely due to hjs skill. To his brigade was intrusted the task of guarding communication by railroad with Jackson, Tenn. "twi-1 Gen. Logan vu at the time of hia death the of the soldier most conspicuous and illustrious type of the xrty inthto volunteer soldier." "He .erred under you, D i Th_ general, did he notf asked the reporter. food man has "He «M, «CD braver man ever brsathed. ' fn ancient ttoes have beendeifled, who has knwn for he va* rfmply magnifcent in aotipn. Hs ind who has al- WM lb* 1401 & tis men." Gen. Sherman en- Cj*L UkWT .dmira «d soldier luid " ' *'  prominent citi- £i_J " - The Jacksonville (Fla.) Timee-Union nays: "Gallant Henry Grady haf again deserved highly of hi* native south. 'I am loaded for bearl' he said, in good Georgia vernacular, the day befpre the speech, and when ha flred that speech off there waa no one to dispute the effectiveness of the charge. The country is growing more and mora united, and more and more heartily will southern man exclaim with Grady a* this years roll on: 'I am glad that the omniscient God held the balance of the battle in His Almighty hand, and that the American union was saved from the war.'" Therefore it will not pay you to neglect to visit us and inspect our Holiday Department before making your purchase*. From that time on, rheumatic fever affected his brain and brought on frequent periods of stupor and unconsciousness. Saturday his condition remained unchanged; but so critical in the evening Chat Dr. Hamil- ton, one of his physicians, remained at hi eaMu o* over night. Early In the night h Gen. John A. McClarnaad, Gen. Logan from boyhood. way* been a warm persona. affected at the news and cpoki inga high tribute to the c* stateaman. At a meeting of  »na last night resolutions of condolence were adopted and forwarded to Mrs. Logan. ' CONSIGNED TO OS been thrown Into thfe county jail by hif creditors. Abont twenty-five or thirty of the me«*T«IW)l* citteens of the city have been victimised by him to the extent of from 1600 to »2,000 apiece, all bqrrowed money. His total "borrowing!" will reach *30,000 at least. He has no assets, and nobody knows where the money has gone to. The Richmond State says that Mr. Grady showed his strong good sense in not suffering his enthusiasm for the new south to make him forgetful of the honor doe to the old south. On the contrary, he took Jnst that middle ground, from which can best be seen the progress that has been made since the war by the people of the south. The people in speaking about the speech feel tfeat for the first time their real relation to the Union is enunciated, and they are unanimous in their praise of the sentiment of the speech. No part of it is mote warmly indorsed than that relating to Abraham Lincoln. Among the first to take Mr. Grady's band wss Governor Gordon, who warmly congratulated him upon his triumph. In local politics the speech has worked a remarkable change. The general voice is that, instead of being one of the chroniclers for the leaden, he must be one of the leaders himself, and no future political slate can be made up which does not recognise him as such. Mr. Grady's residence has been crowded with admiring friends. At Chicago. ' Chicago, Dec. 27.—The news of Gen. Logan's death was received with many expressions of sorrow. Gen. Logan's intimate friends here were greatly surprised and shocked at his death, few of them having been aware that he was in a critical condition. Ex-United States District Attorney Richard 8. TuthiU, one of Gen. Logan's personal friends, was summoned to Washington and departed last ev&iing. Gen. Gerry, Gen. Chetlaine and other soldiers who had served with Gen. Logan during the war, spoke in a feeling manner of their daad comrade and leader, and exhibited intense emotion at his sudden demise. No one would speak of the political significance of the event by one of the Largest Importing Houses in the United States. An immense assortment of CALLED BACK TO CONGRESS, T0Y8, DOLLS, BI8QUE FIGURES, COMB AMD BRUSH OASES, BRA8S GOODS, PORCELAIN WARE, But Preferred to Stay with tbe Army to Pressure was brought upon him in the summer of with the view to replace him In the house of representatives at Washington, but he refused in language of unmistakable emphasis: "I have entered the field to die, 11 need be, for this government," was his reply, "and never expect to return to peaceful parsuits until the object of this war has become a fact established." His command took a loading part in the operations under Gen. Grant in northern Mississippi in 1863 and 1863, during which he was promoted to be major general, a recognition of his military sagacity and heroism. He commanded a. division undar Gen. McPherson in the battle of Port Gibson, and was present at the capture of JacEton, Miss., and the battle of the End. Insane Convicts Wses»tq»»fl. , Auburw, .If. Y., Dec, 97.—The four prisoners who escaped from the criminal insane asylum Friday night by sawing their window bars wers captured, one at Moravl* and the three others at Cayuga. Those caught at Cayuga had already attempted burglary. They had walked eleven ntUer without head covering and scantily clad. Their escape is chargeable to careless attendant*, who will discharged. grew weaker, and his entire family, together with Gen. Beale, and Congressmen Symee And Hall, remained by bis bedside all night At intervals during the night the senator was oonsciboH, and seemed to rally. About midnight, during a conscious moment, his wife leaned over him and spoke to him. He murmured "Mary," and this was the last articulate utterance that passed his lips, although be naemed to recognise some of those about his bedside as late aa 5 o'clock Sunday morning. He sank gradually, and at three minutes before 8 in the afternoon died without a ■struggle. -aUli A I GEN. JOHN A. LOGAN. The General's Financial Straight. snd over a thousand different articles, to be sold by us at retail during the next two weeks, at wholesale prices. This means „ Senator Logan's age does not appear in any of the congressional directories published since he was first elected to congress. He was, however, born on Feb. 0, 1828. During the last week of the last session of oongress an insurance agent called upon the senator and solicited him to take a policy on his life The agent says he h»d a long talk with the senator about his age and health, and believes he realized that his physical forces were waning. He refused to take a policy becaune, be stated, he was In debt for the greater portion of the porchasa money Invested in his home in Calumet Place where he died. When the agent propoeed to take the senator's note for the first premium during a year without security or interest, the latter said; "Your proposition is generous, and I realize that I ought to have a policy, for I am a poor man; but the money would nave to be paid, some time, and I do not feel able, financially or otherwise, to assumf the debt." A Temperance Worker Dead. Bt. Louis, Dec. ST.—John Moffat, one of the-best known temperance workers in the country, is dead. Mr. Moffat was corresponding secretary of the Christian Temperance union and general agent of the Temperance Benevolent association. » He was bom in SHaqgow, Scotland, in 1828, but came to *dada in earl* life. He removed to St xmis two yean ago. KICKED TO D6ATH. saving to the purchaser of from 25 to 50 per cent of ihe prices this class of goods are usually fold for. Champion'* hill. Hi* brigade was the first fn McFherson's victorious army to enter Vicksburg when it (ell, July 4, 1803, and be war. appointed its first military governor. TheVc he was presented with a gold medal by the Seventeenth Army corps. Subsequently Go 11. Losan visited the northern statea, and made several speeches, in which he reviewed the victorious operations of the war at affording reasons wby more vigorous measures should be adopted in order to bring it to a successful issue at an early date. Tto Brutal Act of ■ Bn—r la New Hunpchln. Pobtbmooth, N. H., Deo. 27—The police were notlflod that a murder had been committed in this city yesterday in a residence. When the officers entered the kitchen on the floor a moat horrible sight met tSeir eyes. Lying dead on the floor was Margaret Blute, the wife of John Blute. The body was perfectly naked. The head, throat and body were terribly braised and discolored, and In adding to this department, we have not neglected oar Regular Stock, which Co-tains almost anything that one would desire for a Holiday Present. There is no trouble to make your selection at the' THE FIRST SICKNESS. Whlafcy Killed » CUM. Bhmmatte Fever Caused by MeomatUm Sapped His Strength. About two weeks ago Senator Logan was first confined to his brake with rheumatism, and later on this waa followed by rheumatic fever, affecting hit brain. Th» fever made terrible inroads upon this patient, arid early last week be was so reduced in flesh that his friends could hardly have recognised him His suffering np to within a day or two was intense. Senator- Logan complained of agonising rheumatic pains while be occupied, .his seat in the senate the first two or three •days of the session. His disease,- Which at first was acute inflammatory rheumatism, wns not considered dangerous until rheumatic fever set in. Then his pulse ran so high and the fever became so intense at times ithat he sank into sleeping. Bkookltx, Dec. 27.—John Kane, aged 4 yean, whose parents reside at 86 Carrot) street, took a bottle of whisky from the table unnoticed Saturday night, and drank a large quantity of its oontenta. He became unc- nscious and totally paralysed in his limb* soon after. .Although doctors labored all night to restore the child, he never regained consciousness, and died. Returning to military duty he succeeded Sherman as commander of the Fifteenth Army corps, and waa stationed at Hunteville, Ala., during the winter of 1868- #4. Early in the summer of 1861 the division of the Mississippi was making ready for "Sherman's march to the sea." (fen. Logan lod the army ot the Tennessee upon tho right of the march, and was successively engaged in the battle at Resaca, in the repulse of Hardee's forces at Dallas, at Little Kenesaw Mountain, and in the desperate battle of Peach Tree creek, where Gen. McPhtrson fell, July 22, 1864. Gen. Logan at once took command, and infusing his troops with the emotions which possessed him at the death of his chief, he led them with such desperate fury that 8,000 dead were left an the field. He was also at the battle of Esra Chapel, July 28. In fact, he participated in every battle of that historic campaign, from Missionary Ridge to the fall of Atlanta on the 3d of September. Gen. Logan then returned to Illinois, and during the fall months of the presidential campaign of that year made many speeches for Lincoln in the western states. He joined his command again at Savannah, and marched with Sherman through the Carolines. On the 2d of May, 1865, he was appointed to succeed Gen. Howard Jn the command of the army of the Tennessee. from *11 HoWH mnt\ boatim to ijfth. The woman's husband was sitting unconcernedly beside the body, fully dressed, and Us four little children were in the corner crying. The man looked up at the offlcsrs and saying: "This is a bad piece of business," struck a match and lighted his pipe. . When he went to leave the room a few minutes later he was arrested. He said that after he had beaten and kicked his wife in their bedroom he had thrown her down into the cellar and then went to deep. When he woke up, about midnight, he found her dead on the floor, and had called in some neighbors. He thought it was about 5:80 p. m. when he had beaten his wife, but wasn't sura He said be was 46 years of age, and had been married seven year*. His wife was 38. the woman had be#n Wabhwotok, D. C., Dec. 27.—TBe news of Gen. Logan's death, although occurring on the Sabbath, spread rapidly by telephone and by word of mouth over the city. To most people in the who supposed he was suffering from an acute attack of inflammatory rheumatism, which his Strang constitution would easily withstand, the announcement was startling, in fact they would have been no leas shocked had they heard of hfe death after an illness of afi hour. President Cleveland was informed of the senator's death early, but being in bad, himself a sufferer from rheumatism, Mrs. Cleveland in behalf of the President at once wrote and sent to Mrs. Logan a tender note of condolence.Mrs. Cleveland Beat a Note. TRADE PALACE. Sandwich, Mass., Dee. 97.—During the absence of the manager of the Sandwich glass works the members of the GlassworkeiV union employed there struck because James Black, a workman, was docked one hour's pay. The cutters also struck. The men left the pots full of glass. The works are almost the sole employment of the town, and the weekly pay roll is $2,000. W the Glass In the fob. A Few Hints. A useful present for YOUR 0E6T GIRL, Long before noon yesterday senators, congressmen and others, political associates and friends of the senator, apprised of his critical condition, began to arrive at Calnmet Place, to make inquiry about their friend, and by the hour of bis death probably 500 persons had thus come and gone, having learned the sad fact that his case was hopeless. Senators Sherman and Voorhees, and a score or more of congressmen were among the anxious inquirers.  They Wanted the Battle Filled. Boston, Dec. J7.—John Cochlan and John Barnard, of Cambridge, called Saturday and drank a half pint of whisky with Jesse Perkins, aged 55. Because Perkins would not gooutand pt the bottle refilled they assaulted him, Barnard kicking his bead into a swollen mass, while Cochlan chewed his ear until it hung to the head ooly by a few shreds. Perkins may recover. Cochlan has served six years for chewing a man's nose off. n • The authorities took charge at the house, and neighbors cared for the childrsn. The prisoner will be arraigned on tne charge of murder in the flrstdsgree. He waa employed in a brewery,-and is said to be of a peaceful dtytltion. A pair of Kid Gloves; a handsome Lace Pin, a Silk Umbrella or a Rubber Gossamer. A useful present for News of the senator's death was at once telegraphed to Mr. Blaine, and to distant friends and relatives, and scores of dispatches of condolence have been received by Mrs. Logan. Mr. Blaine telegraphed from Augusta, Me.; "The startling news of your husband's death has Just reached tta JSartr, until this morning, did we receive an intimation that he was oonsidered in danger. I dare now only speak of my personal sorrow in view of your own inexpressibl* grief and of the general loss to the country, which in peace and in war. Gen. Logan has served With commanding ability and courage. Mrs. Blaine Joins me in deepest sympathy with you and your children. "JaxhO. Bum." Mr. Blaine Notified. YOUR0&8TF£UOW, BETTER THAN HANGING. Bleetrielty Becommended for Dispatching A Silk Muffler, a handsome Tie, or a Pair of Sleeve Buttons. A useful present for r Criminals. POLITICAL SPECULATION Buffalo, Deo. 27.—Dr. A. P. Southwick, of this city, a member of the commission on capital punishment, appointed by the legislators last spring to report a substitute for hanging convicted murderers, was asked by a reporter what the general sentiment on the rtion appeared to be, so far as ascertained. Southwick replied that the committee expected to present their report to the governor during the latter part of January. to Who Will be Gen. Logan's 8uoD Senator Logan was married in 1855 to Miss Mary Cunningham, Shawnee town, Illinois. MlKItiAPOLM, Minn., Dec. 77.—The great bicycle race is dosed and all previous records for long distances ware broken. Schock left the track, having ridden 1,405 miles in 142 hours. The best previous record was 1,404 miles and 8 laps in 144 hours. Morgan quit, after completing 1,170 miles. Mile. Armaindo quit at tha same tints ae Behaeb with a record of 1,060 miles, beating Prince's rsoord of 1,018 miles (a tha same rink. WtMuws bMMklst Beeords. YOUR FATHER, A good deal of speculation has already been Indulged in here as to Senator Logan's suc"Ceesor. The vacancy will undoubtedly be filled by a Republican, as the legislature of Jllluois is now Republican by a reliable majority, and wdl soon be in regular session. Governor Oglesby would, it is believed, be the successor, were be not in the executive chair of the state; and, even though be occupies that position, there are thoee who believe that he will be elected. CMMI. A* personal friend of Gen. Logan said: 'John Logan ewns the best private library in the state of Illinois, classical, historical aad scientific, and is a graduate of the University of Kentucky. H» is a proficient scholar, having all the classics, which he is able to read in the original His wife is the most brilliant woman in America, and stands easily as the first woman in the land. Sbe.is the daughter of Cap*. John M. Cunningham, who served most conspicuously and gallantly during tba Mexican war. She is a graduate of 8a Yinoent convent, of Morganfield, Union county, l£y. She has been .a helpmeet Indeed to the general during the course of his poiitieal life, but the popular idea that she has furnished the brains of the family does Logan a great lnjnstioe, as he is a most profound thinker, incorruptible politician and able statesman." Gen. Logan's Library. A Pair of for Top Gloves or a New Hat. "Electricity," mid the doctor, "Memi to bo the moat acceptable substitute for having. Neither the prassic acid, nor the poison, nor the gastric suggestions irwct with any favor. A few persons advocate the guillotine, bat this is a barbarous mode of operation, the general ssnMment in this country, «s well as elsewhere, is that capital punishment is aeoeesuy. and the object of our inquiry is tc ascertain what substitute for hanging will beat be In accord with humanity and the enlightened spirit of the aga. "the plan I favor is that of an armet»ii with metal arms. The condemned would be seated in the chair, and at the proper moment receive a full electric oharge through the metallioanns. This would pass straight through hie body acroaa his cheat, and death Would be FOR YOUR BROTHER, FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS Mra. Lagan CosipUtelf Prostrated at tha A Scarf Pin, a Shirt, a Pair of Suspenders or a Sealskin Cap. Charles B. Farwell, the well known millionaire merchant of Chicago, is said to be the favorite. He was the hearty supporter of Gen. Logan in his last campaign for re-election and is said to have the tealous support in all his political movements of the friends of the dead senator. Representative Henderson, who has won so much distinction in and out of the state by his work for the .Hennepin cunnl; Representative Payson,who has for many years been a prominent leader -on the Bepublican side of the house, especially in land forfeitures, mid Representative Can- JU'JU art) mentioned us probablo candidates. Air. Faruej hto nod long experience in legislative uffairs, having served his stale 1n responsible positions, and for several years, .until the close of the Forty-seventh congress, was * member of the lower house at the national capital. Mr. Farwell was succeeded by George E. Adams, of Chicago, now a member. Oeeoxrenca. CONDENSED NEWS. Ho arrangements have been perfected in regard to the funeral and interment The delay is owing to the distressed condition of Hra' Lagan. Although the death was not unexpected to her, it proved a great shock when finally it came. She was completely prostrated. Mrs. Logan had for three weeks been at work in the management of the Garfield memorial fair, of which she has been the leading spirit, and want to the bedside of her husband when hie illneaa began so assume a serious form. She wae at that time almcet worn oat, and as he tank she became grieved and alarmed until at the moment of his death she completely ooliapsed. A kind of hysterics seised her, and for hours her condition caused the family great oonoern. The senator was her idol, and his death for the time being seemed to take from her every vitality she possessed. So serious has been her condition that ooosultatlon respecting burial arrangements is oat of the question. It is very probable that the interment will tako place in this city, which Is to be the home of Mrs. Logan. Killed by a ballet is the finding of the jury In the deaf mute tragedy at Raleigh, N. C., but the speechless culprit has not yet been "turned up" by the officers. FORTTOUR SISTER, Rescoe Colliding pooh-poohs the idea that he is growing fat. He aay* it is his thirteen dollar overcoat A Muff or Far Gape, half dozen Silk Handkerchiefs, a Gold Bing or a Silk Dress. A fcaroasnp lamp, by explosive burning, in Newberne, N. C., caused the destruction of three houses and two Uvea. FOR YOUR MOTHER, Mrs. Joseph Pax ton, of Hubert, Columbia oounty, Pa., quite jovially celebrated her one hundredth Christmas day in the old homestead. • for Vloe-Presldent. A now Carpet, or if the pocket book will not reach, a nice Bug, a Cloak or a Dress. On the sixth of June, 1884, after Mr. Blaine had been nominated for the presidency, the name of John A. Logan came to [lie front as the most conspicuous candidate iur the vice-presidency. He was nominated oy acclamation. The exciting contest and (he results of that campaign are too recent to lood repetition. . Instantaneous. A dynamo of 42-horae power would be sufficient to accomplish the work with neatness and dispatch." -While maintaining order in the waiting room of the railroad depot at Huntingburg, Lid., a colored employe was murdered by an unknown disorderly person. FOR YOUR DAUGHTER, An exproas ear wwvgfahed of two ban of silver worth $3,000 near St. Louis. Washington, Dec. 27.—-The president has been confined to his room linos Triday with another attack of rheumatism in his knee, the rssult, it is sold at the executive mansion, of overwork, before be bad completely reoovered from Us recent lllnsas. He is better again, and it is thought he will be all right in two or three days. A New Oloftk or Shawl. THE WASHINGTON HOME. . Thp sheriff of Baltimore county has made the hDNne of Reporter N orris hie prison pending the period of confinement for oontempt at court .''LI': And for yonr wife, your husband andyour children or yonr friends. Call at your earliest convenience and yon will be sure to find "Just the thing" at PER80NAL HI8TORY Mrs. Logan's Financiering Displayed la rrmm College Halls to the Camp aad the Fitting*. Urn. Logan was born in Jackson county, Ills., Feb. I, 1836, the eldest of eleven children born to Or. John Logan. His father was an Irishman, who had landed in this .country three years before, and had lost no tine in marrying an American Isdy, Hiss TOlxabeth Jenkins, of Tmntssn Being a man of culture, Mr. Logan undertook the instruction of his son, who, besides, enjoyed *ums advantages from the schools of the pafchhorhood. In 18M, when U years «t The present residence of the Logan family it Washington is a sq lare, home-like lookins old stonefeouse in the suburbs. It is Itk•lished uniquely, though, thanks to Mm. I-ogan's ingenuity and taste, not very ekp'. usii-o'y, _for "Black Jack's" financial resources were somewhat limited, considering his position. The house was purchased not very long ago, and, for some time before It was thrown open in a social way, Mrs. Logun haunted such Washington shops as kept eld articles of brio-a-brac, colonial furniture BLAINE'S TRIBUTE. President Cleveland and Mrs. Cleveland spent Christmas quietly with Mrs. Fobom. Mrs. Whitney made the great holiday glad tor a number of poor Utile ones in Washington.The unlabel*)} ppftraitin the lobby of the house of repiesmlaUeeS fct Washington has pat teenth congress a short One am also of the IfiuaVenth congress. How the Dead la MegaMod by His OamradesD HiuioiD, Dec. X. Jamtn Coughlin, an in mats of tha almshouse, was fonisd hanging from a clothes hook in his room early Sunday saeraiag. He had utilised a sheet from his bad as a rope, (jid whan foand life WMnztinet H# was 35 years of age. MIS & Willi's TRAD! PALME, Augusta, Me., Deo. 27.—Blaine left his room yesterday for tha first time since his arrival from BosUra. He had not yet sufficiently recovered from the effects of his Ulnww to he allow ed to go oot doors. He was much bhocked by the news of General Logan's death. He consented to give the reporter