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              Wtoming Jiilte e* YBMXXB 1446 I VmUT iMkMlrtud I860. J PITTSTON PA„ TUESDAY. APRIL 12. 1887. » rwooHiroil | Ten o*nU FlD Week. MR. BLAINE IMPROVING. A BRAVE FIREMAN ORGANIZED ROBBERY "EGQ ROLLING DAY." AGAINST COERCION. 8PORTINQ MATTERS. Raritd Htallont to Death Down ■ Vhlla OrMtlng the Little One. Jtlndly, Iniili on the Tnrf—Teeterday'a llncnrd OPINIONS ON THE DISTINGUISHED DMf Shaft. AMONG * EMPLOYES OF THE PENN" Washiwotow, April 18.—Between 5,000 and 0,000 children gamboled and pranced over the lawns and swards of the White House grounds yesterday. It was Easter Egg Rolling day, and every healthy youngster in Washington rolled an egg down the terraces, and howled for joy and jumped with glee when tbo other fellow's egg was smashed. Standing in tbe second story of the executive mansion, and looking down toward the big Washington monument, a uniquely beautiful sight met the eye. The sweeping lawns of green were crowded with gaily decked, sweet faced children, who darted to and fro in the warm sunshine, until it seemed as though one were looking into a gigantic kaleidoscope. the President Neglects to Kiss. A VIGOROUS PROTEST FROM AN of IInil. Gamea. STATESMAN'S CONDITION. New York, April 12.—Fire wiui discovered Inst evening in the six story building at Mulberry and Canal streets. The building wan filled with fumiturp and paper boxes, and the flames made rapid headway. In a few moments the entire upper part of the building was burning fiercely. The firemen worked In constant peril, and many of them were at times In such a dangerous position that it seemed as if I heir lives would certainly be loet. Chief Shay sent the men of No. 12 engine Into the building with instructions to get as close t6 the fire as possible and then to fight it from the inside. Suddenly, without the slightest warning, there was a sound that resembled an explosion, the eal-th shook and a brilliant flame burst throu"h the roof and touched the sky with a beautiful crimson. Huge bands of sparks were driven skyward by the brisk northerly wind. In another moment the fire seamed to have found some exceedingly inflammable material and long arms of flame were forced through the windows in Mulberry street and drove the firemen who were on a flre escape on a building on the opposite side of the at rent inside to place of safty. Large piece* of I he roof, burning brightly, were broken off and foil on the firemen's heads. They pulled their hats on tightlv, cohered their heads with heavy oilcloth and defied the flying missilos. They were frequently covored with nparks and Chief Shay, seeing the danger, ordered them further from the flre. 8YCYAN IA RAILROAD. ORDERLY MEETING. At Pittsburg—Allegheny, 17; Buffalo, 1. At Louisvile—Louisville, 16; Memphis, 8. * At Baltimore Baltimore. S; Boston. 7. At Cincinnati—Oinelnnatl, 0; Indianapolis, 5. At Washington—Washing-ton, 11; Yale, S. At Cleveland—Cleveland, 28; Toronto, 10. At Nashville—Detroit, 4; Nashville, 8. At Philadelphia—Athletic, 8; Philadelphia, 0. At Hartford— Jersay 'City, 11; Hartford, 2. The Ladles of His Household No Lo»f" , Alarmed aa to the Ex-Secretary's Illnes—A Meal Consisting of Bread and Milk. A Remarkable System of Plunder Which Mas Cost the Company MOO Per Day tor Two Tears — Affecting Scenes at the Jail. Not Less Than 150,000 People Attend the Demonstration In Support of Gladstone and HU Methods—Speeches by BulllVtn and IDavltt. PrrrsBtJito, April IS.—In the history of railroading no greater combination of systematic peculation lias been discovered and no more remarkable criminal combination run from cover than has been disclosed among the conductors, flagmen and brakomen employed on the Pittsburg, Cincinnati and St Louis division of tbe Pennsylvania company. An official of the company in this city asserts that for two years the company's losses from these thieves have averaged (400 per day. At a late hour this evening flfty-siz conductors, flagmen and brakemen had been locked up in tbe county jail Twenty-eight huge trunks of finest quality, well filled, together with over a ton of loose plunder, have been confiscated and placed in Detective Gilkeson's office, carefully labeled. London, April 18.— Estimates vary at to the number of persons present at the great inti-coercion demonstration in and around Hyde Park, but it is certain that not fewer than ISO,000 were assembled, though exactly what proportion of these were mere onlookers cannot be determined. Making all allowance for the hosts of people drawn thither by curiosity, and whose sentiments may not be inferred from their presence, it still remains a safe statement that London has «l-iom witnessed so gigantic and spontaneous in outpouring of people in support of political views. Irish national emblems were the most conspicuous decorations in the immense procession. Uike Daly, of Bangor, lie., offum 10 box Jack McAuliffe six rounds in public, tbo winner to take the entire gate receipts. Fonr Gibson, 1. T., April 1&—Mr. Blaine passtd an easy night The physician re gards his indisroeition to talk as a natural reaction. He bad no fever, and his respiration was normal Dr. Charles B. Byrne, the post surgeon, in whose care Mr. Blaine it now, said: "Thoro is really nothing to say. Ur. Blaine iD doing all that could be expected of a man in his condition. He was much elated yesterday over the improvement in his condition, and talked a great deal with bis family and friends. After CoL Kere ns and Dr. Mudd started for St. Louis Mr. Blaine was also quite talkative and wakeful with the effect of the day. He feels the natural reaction of his excitemeut, just as a well man would feel it, and to-day is tired. That has no bearing on the condition of life case. His pulse is good and he has no fever. He ip disposed to rest and I want to let him do so. To morrow we may be able to say to the ]Deop e that he is past all chances of a relapee."This weather is mo9t favorable for Mr. Blaine. It is even and balmy and his room is guarded against draughts. The little moisture that is in the air is rather desirable than otherwise. He can take sufficient nourishment, and he is not only retaiuing hit strength, but is adding to it. There is 110 oo casion for alarm, and his improvement is sc gradual aiyi his condition from hour to hour ho even tMt there is no necessity for any hourly observation of his case. He has had au attack of brotichial pnoumonia, and has passed what may be called the crisis of the diseaiw. Since Sunday morning Mr. Blaine has been improving. He is naturally fond of milk and lakes a good deal of milk and bread. It iC very nourishing. Mr. Blaine will probably rest all the afternoon, and, •side from saying that the rest is needed and will do him good, and that to-morrow will, 110 doubt, ilnd him still better and still improving, there is nothing to be told or prophesied."Tbo ladies of the Blaine household have got over their anxiety and are taking much ueeled rett. They ai-e not without sympathy and assistance, for besides tbo ladies of tho Copplnger household, there are Mrs. Capt. Patton, Mr*. Lieut Anderson and her daughter Winnie, and Lieut Anderson's ueice, Miss West. The Indies are very kind to th» visitors, and all is being done that is possible to make their stay a pleasant one. Miss Haiti* Blaine went horseback riding again to-day with bar brother-in-law, CoL Coppin- K«r. Jack Dempsey sparred four rounds with Billy Baker In Buffalo on Saturday night and Baker stood it out without difficulty. He weighed 180 pounds. Wallace Ross and George W. Lee, the oarsmen, have settled permanently in Harlem, and will open "The Ship," at 2,376 Third avenue, this evening. As tbe hour for tbe president's public reception approached the great east room becamo packed with the little ones and their guardians. . While waiting (or hfm to come in a youngster let go his toy balloon, and as it sailed up to the stuccoed ceiling a cry of delight reverberated from wall to wall that sounded like tbe cheers in a Chicago convention heard at a distance. When the president appeared a rush was made for him. that forced him to fall back several steps, despite the efforts of the attendants to keep the crowd back. At the rate of forty a minute the little boys and girls rushed by, each one having his .hand grasped by the president. Some of the nurse girls held up crying babies to be kissed, but the president drew the line at osculation and took hold of tbe tiny fingers instead. Seven hundred and fifty people were greeted in twenty-six minutes, making the reception one of the largest day receptions ever held in the White House. Chicago, April 12.—Thirty-flve hundred people witnessed a wrestling match at Battery D, between Evan Lewis nnd Joe Acton. The match was catch-as-catch-can, best three in five, three points to constitute a fall, for $300 a side and percentage of gate receipts. Both men were in fine condition and performed excellent work. The first bout proved a terrific struggle. Twice did Acton hurl Lewis to the floor, but the latter, with a mighty effort, succeeded in tearing himself away from his opponent. Acton for the time, after prolonged effort, forced Lewis down, and securing a full Nelson, slowly brought Lewis' shoulders and hip ■ to the floor, amidst tumultuous cheering. The next three bouts wore taken by Lewis In quite an easy manner by grapevine locks and flying falls, Acton having so exhausted himself in the first bout by bis terrific work that he proved an easy victim. Time of the three bouts, 3:04, 5:20, 6:33. Lewis, ps the winner of the match, received nearly (2,000. The crowd waa mo»t dense, around the platform from which Lord Maxtor of Dublin Sullivan spoke. Mr. Sullivan's speech waa an impassioned piece of oratory, well calculated to arouse the enthusiasm of a popular itssemblage. When, in the course of his adiress, he asked it London workingmen proposed to see thoir neighbors, the Irish tenantry, crushed by the cruelty and rapacity sf English landlords and aristocrats, a tremendous shout of "no" roiled out like thuniler. Mr. Sullivan's remark that the queen was about to celebrate her Jubilee by signing iway tho liberties of the Irish people was the signal for a burst of angry hisses and :ries, lasting several minntes. Every refersnce to Mr. Chamberlain was greeted by groans and hisses. In concluding his speech Mr. Sullivan declared that this demonstration would carry joy to the heart of the Irish. Tho Irish were not implacable enemies of England. There was no rancor between the Irish people and the English peoole, and when the oppression by tho ruler* »ased, hatred of the oppressors would end. There was but little work done in the Pan? handle yard in this city, and at one time twonty-four deserted trains were piled together on the sidings. Late in the day, however, with the help of yardmen, trains were sent out A large number of loaded car* are still in the yards, and it is not likely that trains will be mnning with regularity before Wednesday. The men on the inside of the building when the sudden burst of flame came were thought to be lost. It did not Beem possible that they could get out unburned. The Are diCl not rench them, but in n second the room wns filled with smoke and it was almost impossible for them to breathe in it. In making search in the residences and rooms for plunder the detectives, in several instances, surprised the friends of the incarcerated engaged in destroying all positive ovidenoes of guilt remaining. "DISORDER IN COURT. The scenes at the county jail, when wiveo and friends called to see or inquire for those deal- to them, beggars description. Orders had been issued that no one could see or converse with the prisoners. At a later hour the order was rescinded, and the immediate friends of the prisoners were admitted, two at a time. An Kxcltlnc Scene la s Suit for Posses- jnnies Devaney, of Engine No. 13, was near the front of the building when the blinding rush of smoke camo. He gasped for breath, called the man who was near him nnd made a wild dash for the window. He never reached it. Jn his dazed condition lie misjudged the direction and Ml headlong down the shaft of a circular stairway to the ground floor. Tim men who were at the windows '■nl'ol for ''Jimmy" and got n6 answer, Devaney wns found by two of the insurance patrol, who picked him up and tenderly, carried him to a neighboring stora He was unconscious and it was thought that he was d' ad. The firemen went in the place, took a look at the pale face and then went to their i-liice of duty with the same fate staring • i 0111 in the face. He will probably die. slon of m Child. New Orleans, April la—First race, threequarter mile; Editor first, Allegheny second, Linda Payne third; time, 1:15% Second race, one mile; Favor first, Birthday second, Gov. Bates third; time, 1:44%. Third race, 1 miles; Osceola first, John Henry second, Frobusthlrd; time, 2:00. Washington, April 18.—An exalting scene took place in the supreme court room of the district after its adjournment, growing out of a leading habeas corpus case for the possession of a child 2 year* of age, which bad been abandoned by its parents shortly after its birth and subsequently tenderly raised by its grandparents. The parents now seek to recover possession of the child, and the case has been litigated for several months. The events of the trial were very exciting, and Mr. Vile, the parent of the child, approached ex-Congressman John Amber Smith, counsel for the grandparents, and notified bim in the court room that he intended to kill him on sight Mr. Smith replied that he did not come armed into a court room, but would arm himself and discus* the matter eutsida Miles then left, when a friend of Miles suddenly advanced on Mr. Smith and after denouncing him struck him a heavy blow with • stick, which felled htm. The bailiffs rushed in and a scene of confusion ensued which was heightened by the mother of the child attacking and clawing Mr. Smith In the face. Judge Hagner was sent for, and stated that be would teach these assailant* a severe lesson for assaulting an attorney in court. They will probably be arraigned and punished for contempt Lawbence, Mass. April 13.—A six day race of twelve hours a day at the Essex rink opened here. The starters were: Guerrero, Coburn, Cox, Peter Golden, Day, Higelman, Norman, Taylor, Herty, Tetrault, Cunningham, Sullivan, Connors. John Meagher, champion short distance pedes train started the racers at 12:07 in the order named above. The first mile was finished by Guerrero in 5:55. The waiting room was crowded with women, many of whom had never before gazed upon tho iron bars of a cell. When Anally adui tted to the cage, and when they walked op to the strong iron work that shut the prisoners out completely from the world, the sobs of the women Increased. Some of the men hardy and robust broke completely down, when a mother, a wife or a sister walked up to them. The exclamation invariably put was "Oh, Iknow you are not guilty; it's a mistake and you will surely be released soon." The prisoners invariably endeavored to console their relatives, by reiterating that they were not guilty of the charges that had been made against them. Eacli relative had but a short time to talk with the prisoners, and then wplked out of tbe jail with bowed head and tear stained face. Michael Davitt, who spoke from the plat- Form erected by the Socialists, was the center jf ajiotber great crowd and received an Dvation. In his speech he prophesied that (he people would destroy the bridge of hate irected across the Irish sea by the classes, ind would build a bridge of love between the toilers of England and Ireland Such iemonstrations as this indicated that the ■nasses would render coercion a matter ol very short duration. Dublin, April 0.—In the cyclist's tournament here to-day Woodside, the American champion, who is a native of the north of Ireland, won the handicap race. The well known Socialist, John Burns, laid in the course of his address, that the English people stand ready to help the Irish whenever they shall decide to revolt againat jiisgovernment. BERNHARDT FIGHTS FIRE, A I'anie Averted by the Nerve of the Mr. ttaymond's Funeral. Great Artiste. Rhooklyn, April 13L—Tho first act of "FcJora," which Mme. Bernhardt's coin- London, April 12.—The Chronicle and rhe Times characterize the Hyde park meet ing as dull and spiritless. The Standard says the meetidfe was suffljienlly Imposing in point of numbers to justify the undisguised pride of its professional promoters. New York, April 13.—The funeral of the late John T. Raymond will take plice tomorrow from the "Little Church Around the Corner.'' The arrangements are not yet fully completed. It is probable that the pall bearers will be William Florence, Joseph Jefferson, James Lewis, Mr. Stoddard, Lester Wallack, Harry Edwards, A M. Palmer, and Angus tin Daly, but there Xnay be changes in the plan. "(mv presented last niiht at the Brooklyn tliestre, hail progressed about half way when a srene occurred whifh, but for the coolness of the audience and the intre pidity of Sarah Bernhardt and her supr.ort, might have resulted in a serious panic. There are in the setting of the flr(t act several swinging doors representing entrance* into different apartments. Into one of these apartment* Vladimir, tbe lover of Fedora, is taken, mortally wounded. Tbe doctor ii bonding over him when Bernhardt, as Fe lora, enters the room and b waved back by the physician. Dr. Byrne said that Mr. Blaine's trouble was bronchial pneumonia, and he described it M inflammation of the lungs. The extension or invasion of the inflammation ha* ceased, and a sounding of Ur. Blaine's cheat shows that it has not increased any since Sunday. The disease is such a subtle one, however, that some one point of the inflammation, from a fresh cold or other cause, may spread, and that is what we must guard against It is under control now, and rest is a vary essential thing. Ur. Blaine is not restless in the sense usually applied to the -word; that la, ha does not toss about, but be does not sleep aa much as I think is desirable. Special Officers Wheatley, Hanna and King arrived from Dennison, O., last evening, having in charge J. R. Dunlap and C. K. Altman. At an early hour the officers had arrested Samuel Fits, J. R. Duulap and Altman, and the three were locked up in the frolght depot The railroader's dwellings were then searched. John and David Celless were next arrested and locked up in the Dennlson station house. Their house was searched and a large assortment of stolen goods, consisting of rolls of silk, velvet, boxes of books, albums, shoes, cutlery and miscellaneous articles, was found. An attorney interfered in behalf of Fitz and the Col less brothers, and they could not be taken out of the state without a requisition from the governor. They are locked up at Dannison. Dunlap was looked upon by the offlceif as a ringleader and his arrest - of special importance. Dunlap, while on his way to this city, made a oonfeesiou to the officers, in which he states that the stealing has been going on for months; that he oauld give the names of all the men implicated on the Pittsburg division of the Panhandle, but was afraid to do so. His language to the officers was: "I would give you the names, officers, but, great Qodl they would kill me." The News says the meeting shows that the working population of London has returned to hearty co-operation with the Liberal party. The Telegraph says that closer examination of the question could not fail to convince the demonstrators that the government is not trying to exert tyranny, but must protect the honest farmer from the most cowirdly form of tyranny. Jolxkt, Ills., April 12.—Another remarkable case of a person laying in a trance for • long time was brought to light in this city. Mrs. Lizzie Herbert, the wife of a watchman and mother of six children, ha* not spoken or opened her eyes in three months. Fluid food has to be forced Into her month. When an attempt is made to feed her the jaws close rigidly and the lip* are compressed. The woman is reduced to a mere skeleton. The phyiioians agree that she is afflicted with catalepsy, though the suspension of muscular power, volition and sense has lasted longer than such caae* usually do. The doctor* will let the case run along till the warm weather, when electrical apparatu* will be used to revive the long sleeper. A Lone Sleep. Richmond, Va., April 13.—A cablegram has been received from the council of foreign bondholders at London to the effect that the bondholders had selected Sir Kiward Thornton to represent them in conference with ths Virginia commission appointed by the legislature to settle debt question. To Settle Virginia's Debt. Suddenly it was discovered that the door through which Sarah had entered, in swing*- ioK back, had touched a "bunch" light, which ignited the gpnvas. There was no blaze. The audience saw the burning hole in the canvas, with its red ring of fire continually growing larger. He A polos I loll, In speaking of Mr. Blaine's strength the doctor said: "He is very strong for a man in his condition." Nkw York, April 18,—Ander Kolben got up and dressed himself, stood before the mirror in his bedroom, and cut his throat icrcss with a razor. He did not reach the great blood vessels, but lost a great deal of blood, and was carried to the hospital. His only ambition seemed to be to live long anough to write a letter, addressed to his wife. He wrote three and a half pagee in German. The doctor says that he begged his wife's pardon for causing her the-pain of his death. He died a few hours later. The letter was sent to his wife. Vnrasi, April 12.—A convoy of 480 officers has arrived at Odessa for transportation to the convict colony at Baghalien. The prisoners are charged with being Implicated in plots agsinst the czar. They are not Nihilists, and are merely suspected of sympathy with the revolutionists. Convicted on Suspicion. "Could he walk across the room, doctorl" "It would not be advisable." Presently there was a sharp whistle from the gallery, followed by other noises, and in a moment Bernhardt, attracted by the unusual sound, wheeled about, saw the fire and reached hurriedly to put it out She could not reach it. The motion of her hands and dress fanned the fire into flame. "Perhaps so, but it would doubtless fatigue him very much. His complaint is one that makes a great demand upon his strength." "I nmn. has he the power to do sof" "He can eat what he wishes, can he not, doctoi r Alarming Prairie Fire*. Fatal Accident at a Funeral. "Well, too much solid food is not good for him. He can take broths and the juice of a broiled steak, but it is not well for him to swallow too much of the fibre. We must not make too much haste with him." Atchison, Kan., April IB.—Immense prairie Area are (weeping over Phillips and Norton counties, Kansas. Tbe fire started Saturday from a point near Norton, and is now sweeping everything before it. The long continued drought has made everything dry as tinder, and houses, barns and fences Were consumed in its paths. Twelve persons are reported burned to dfltth and a large number seriously injured. A great number of cattle, sheep and hogs were destroyed. Telegraphic communication is interrupted to such on extent that reports are very meager. Racine, Wis., April 12.— At a funeral in Union Grove Sunday afternoon a team of horses ran away, fatally injuring Hannibal Skewes and his son and seriously injuring Daniel McBeth and sistei^ Several people in the audience rose to their feet, but tnere was no audible expression of of excitement. Mr. Hamilton, tho manager, qu'etly assured those near him that there was no danger. Mine. Bernhardt remained perfectly cool, and stepped aside only when the fireman stationed behind the scenes ran on the stage and liegan striking at the burning curtain with his hat. A member of the orchestra went to his assistance, and with the aid of Mr. Skinner, the gasman, succeeded in extinguishing the Are. Dunlap further stated that a great quantity of the goods stolen had been pawned in Pittsburg loan offices on Wylie avenue and Penn avenue. Dunlap said that there was no organisation among the robbers and no regular plan of work, each crew working by itself, it being understood that every man was to take all he could, and dispose of it to the best advantage. There were a number of "principals" who reaped large benefits by giving pointers to less prominent thieves, as to cars containing the more desirable good?. Dunlap said that tbe "fences" were located in New Philadelphia, Steubenville, Columbus, Cincinnati and Pittsburg. To be Indie ted To-day. Brooklyn, April 18.—The Kings county grand jury will meet at 10 o'clock this morning, when the affidavits in regard to the connection of Greenwall with the Weeks murder will be presented to them and an indictment will probably be found. Upon this document Judge Moore will move a bench warrant, and Greenwall will be taken oyer to Brooklyn to plead to the charge of murder. Mrs. Weeks and her mother have been telegraphed for and will get to Brooklyn as soon as possible. At 10 o'clock last night Dr. Byrne reported that at 8 o'clock Mr. Blaine was awake, after a moat refreshing nap of nearly four hours' duration. It was not necessary to give the chloral, as the patient fell asleep naturally, * fact with which the doctor is much pleased. Mr. Blaine, after his sleep, asked for a lunch of bread and milk. His physician gave bis permission for a more substantial meal, but Mr. Blaine declared his preference for the primitive nourishment. The bread and milk were immediately given him and he ate with decided appet ite and most plentifully. After |Dla meal he was quite bright .and talkative, but for fear of exciting him he was not allowed to indulge in any long conversation. The doctor pronounced him better than he in in the morning, from tho fact that he was tresher because of his l est. e Weather Indications. Washington, April 12.—For New England and the middle Atlantio states, cooler, fair easterly winds, shifting to southerly.  How to Get Rid of Side-Ache. FATALLY WOUNDED Banta Cruz, Cat, April 12.—The bark J. W. Leaver, 330 tons, from Ban Francisco for Portorford, Ore., lost her rudder during the gale Saturday, and ran ashore- and became a total loss at Point New Year, three miles from here. John Brown, second mate; Anderson, a sailor, and a Chinese cook were drowned. Capt. Robertson and the remaining four of the crew were rescued The vessel was owned by A. Crawford & Co., San Francisco. The loss on the vessel is 17,500; insurance, $5,000. Wreck and Lou of Life. Who has not suffered from side-aehe? We all had it when we ran race* at school—we have it when we overwork ourselves at any age. It cornea on, as everybody known, suddenly. By using one of Allcock'a Porous Piasters it goes away nearly aa quick. F- Roessner, ot No. 55G West 08th Street, New York, says: In m Fight Between Swedes, Hungarians and Poles. Denver, April 12.— a year there I tail been a sort of a guerilla warfare between the rival colonies of Swedes, Hungarians and Poles in Thirty-fourth street. Yesterday a large number of the men got drink and towartl night fighting was begun.' One crowd, under the leadership of a man named Knaudo, made a concerted attack upon the building in which their enemies were gathered, and a terrific fight ensued. Btiktoads, chairs and tables were broken up, and (hi pieces used as weapons. Many were knocked senseless and trampled on. The plastering was torn from the wall, and every pane of glass in the bouso destroyed. After a time the Knaudo crowd wore repulsed and driven into their den, where the same scenes were re-enacted, lite fight had assumed such proportions that the police were hastily summoned. The first body that arrived were too few lo cope with the foreigners, and a second detail was sent to re-enforce them. The Knaudo house was surrounded and the couibntants called upon to surrender. They prepared to make a sortie, but being met Winchesters, the whole gang submitted to arrest. One Pole, named Riboritch. was found fatally wounded on the floor, and a dosen others are in a serious oondltion. Bender Saateneed for Ufa Ho expressed himself as willing to tall all be knew if be could only be sure that no harm would come to him from his associate* When searched numerous {valuable articles were found on his person. Roue, N. Y., April 13.—John Bender, who has been on trial for his life for a week for •hooting Thomas Gray in Utica last August, was convicted of murder in the second degree and sentenced to imprisonment for life. Congressman Spriggs will appeal the case. Bender was confident of an acquittal and is greatly depressed. Hid it not been for the judge's favorable charge, Bender would have been convicted of murder in the grst degree. "It is with pleasure I write these lines in testimony to the pcwera of Alloock's Porous Piasters. I have been somewhat annoyed with serious piins in my sides, for which several medicines have been prescribed, but to no avail, and through ths advice of a friend I tried two Ailcock's Porous Plasters, and the relief they have given me is both satisfactory and astonishing. To any one annoyed with pains these plasters are a certain rcmedj Sr. Lot"is, April 13.—R. C. Karens and Dr. Mcd'l, of this city, the latter of whom went to Fort Gibson to examine and treat Mr. Blaine, returned home last night Dr. Mudd makes the following report of Mr. case: Explosion la a Drag Store. New York, April 12.—A terrific explosion occurred in Hegeman's drug store, on near Fulton street. The place was filled with customers and clerks and a panic ensued. While the salesmen were waiting on the men and women in the place they were suddenly startled by an explosion in the rear part of the cellar. A burst of flame, smoko and steam came up through a part of the flooring that had been hurled into tbe air. A rush was made for the street by those in the store and in the oellar. One lady had to be carried out, having fainted Two men, employes of the firm, were badly burned. They were taken to the Chambers street hospital. The flames spread rapidly, but were soon extinguished Considerable damage was dona Washington, April 13.—Tho president has appointed the following named postmasters: Joseph a Wiggins at Brunswick, Ga.; J. H. Harrison, Sulphur Springs, Tex.; E. J. Far low, Ashland, Ore.; John M. Wins low, Nantucket, Mass.; George B. Shepherd. Franklin, La.; George B. Glvens, Belvedere, N. J.; Charles E. Bramble, Tenrkana, Ark.; Ira Goddard, Ludlow, Vt; Alexander Greer, Miller, D. T.; Susan C. Lewis, Oluey ville, R L; James De Lancy, Orlando, Fla. Postmasters Appointed. Sidney Plains, N. Y., April 13.—Mrs. Horace Newton, about SO years of age, residing at East Guilford, mother of H. J. Kawton, a merchant of this place, was h timed to death at har home. When found the clothing was tatfrely burned from her body and the house on fire. The neighbors nucceeded In saving the house, but were too 'ute to save Mrs. Newton's life. She lived tDut a few minutes after she was found Aa Old Lady Ilurned to Itoath. "At It o'clock last Saturday morning Mr. Blaine had a slight fever, the result of general bronchitis, and a slight pnoumonia of a part of the lower margin of the left lung. The record of his case as kept by Dr. Byrne, post surgeon, showed an irregular but daily rise lu the temperature to 103 degrees. The bronchitis rapidly improved during the next twenty-four hours. There was during this time np extension of the pnemonia, and as Neither Dr. Byrne nor myself could detect any Imperfection in the constitution of the patient we felt that there was no serious dancer. Mr. Blaine is singularly free from any evidence of chronic disease or weakness. The regularity and simplicity of his habits have preserved his stomach, and his circulatory apparatus is in good condition and, now that the disease has gubsiaed we believe, unless there is a recurrence of trouble, that bis fine . physique and good recuperative powers will eeoa establish a perfect recovery. His cough is not urgent andftxpectoration is easy and free. He has had no fever for thirty-six hours. Thar* has been no disturbance of digestion, and ha has taken his nourishment and medicine easily and without discomfort" Oroop, whojpiug coujrti and broaohitu ira madiately relieved by Shiloh's Cure. Sold by J. E Fleming. Closing the Haddoak Murder Trial. CONDENSED NEWS. - SlOUX Citt, la., April 13.—Yesterday was spent in the Haddock murder trial by counsel arguing law points. The attendance has lessened to oyer one-half, but public interest does not seem to subside. The probable outcome of the Jury's deliberation is the theme ot the people. Three speeches will be made on each side before the case goes to the jury, and it is not thought probable that it will be submitted until Thursday. Great fears are entertained of a damaging ,'reshet on the Delaware river. (town Mr. Kendall Gradually Improving. For wrecking a train on the Missouri Pacific railroad, resulting in the death ot the engineer, David Hoffman has been found guilty of murder in the second degree. James Bell, an accomplice, turned state's evidence. Another War of Baeea. Washington, April i&— Mr. Randall, who has been sick for some days with his old disease, rheumatic gout. Is gradually improving and hopes to be able to be out in a tew days. He is now taking massage treatment, and has more hope at permanent reoovery than ever before. Kansas Cttt, April 12.—A riot ftccurred between the white sod colored laborers working on the bridge at Randolph Point. Fifty shots were fired and rocks freely used, bat no one was killed. About twenty men were injured, two of them so severely that they may die. Col. and Mrs. John Hay will sail for Europe on the 30th Inst. At Amerlcus, Ga., a young colored girl named Llzsie Poole was chopped to dAatfi with a hoe by Mrs. Williams, because of alleged harshness to the Matter's children. Habtvobd, Conn., April 12.— Department Commander Tain tor, Grand Army of the Republic, of this city, has issued an order urging the different paste in the state to arrange for public services on the 37th of this month, the anniversary of the birth of General Grant At tbeee gatherings contributions for the Grant monument will be soliolted and subscription paper* placed in the hands of active and zealous members. Far the Grant Monument. Shot by Mistake During » Play. Catherine 1* Wolfe's Will. Boston, April 111—Junes 11 Ward was wounded while playing In "Baddy the Vox" at the Bijou by a cartridge fired by a "supe" policeman. The blood flowed so freely from his breast that the audience was dismissed. He was not seriously hurt. Judge William Strong, of Oregon, is dead, aged 70. New York, April 12.—The petition for the probate of the will of Miss Catherine Lorillard Wolfe was filed yesterday by the attorneys for the deceased, with David Wolfe Bruce and David Wolfe Bishop as the petitioners. Citations were issued to the next of kin and made returnable Hay 31. Gen. James T. Pratt died at Weathersfleld, Conn., aged 85. , Twsjrrou, N. J., April 12.—At the cliarter Section yesterday the Republicans elected Frank A. McGowan mayor by about 400 majority. This is the first time in twentyidx years that I ha Democrats have loat the bead ot the city government. Trenton has been Democratic iu every municipal department for almost a quarter of a century. ■cGowaa*s opponent was John exprivate secretary to Governors McClellan, Bed is Sad Parker. Tho Republicans make ■ clean sweep, elaetiag six of the seven aldermen, the superintendent of public schools, all four chose D freeholders and the trustees of the schools. lhe victorious pwrt|r are jubilant, and made last night lively with an immense triumphal parade The Bepublieans also won 1a contest for. azdee commissioner. There was no Prohibition or third party in tbe Md. After Mux Tears. Lieut Goreff has been sentenced in Russia to eight years' hard labor in the Siberian mines for distributing revolutionary documents.*akiH6 POWDER Seateaeed to Death Again. London, ApTl 13. —The Tfmes' correspondent at 8t Petersburg says it Is reported that the czar, before returning to Oatschiua on Wednesday, found a letter on his writing table in the winter palaoe threatening him with death. Vive Generation*. Samuel Simpson, ancle of Gen. Grant, died at his home in Batavla, O., in the Slst year of his age. Wabash, Ind., April 12.—The announcement has been made by F. Chandler, general ticket agent of the Wabash, St. Louis and Pacific railroad, that passes and editorial tickets will continue to be good to any point on the line in the state in which the holder ii'-ee. This is the only trunk line which has pVced such a liberal construction on the intiritaU commerce law. Passee Still Good la Some Cases. Cahijbijc, Fa., April 13.—A remarkable gathering of live generations of a family met in a photograph gallery here and had their photographs taken. The great-greatgrandmother, Mrs. Lightner, of New York, was 88 years of age. The others in order of seniority were Mrs. Ersmlnga,'Mrs. Joseph Jnste, Mrs. O. N. Connelly and child, Lester Connelly, of Carlisle. The new patent commissioner, Benton J. Hall, of Iowa, assumed charge of the ofllco to-day. Dismissed for Bulof, New Brunswick, N. J., has a Democratic postmaster, the first of that political shade in twenty-eight years. Annapolis, Md., April lli—Naval Cadet C. W. Potter, of Michigan, a member of the third class, has been dismissed from the Haval academy for hazing fourth class men. The body of the murdtfred girl at Railway has been placed in the receiving vault at the cemetery, after appropriate funeral ceremonies.Absolutely Pure. Thli powder never valid*. A marrel of pnKtf vtrtneih and w boleeomenen. Mora economic* than the ordinary kinds, and cannot be eold la uonpetltlon wtth tho multitude ©f low teat ahort weight alum or phosphate powder*. Sold owl* incatu BoruBuinFofsa Oo„ 1*9 Wit ■tM.T A Heal Duel. Don't Wan* Xaw York Oattb. itURXJlfQTOW, Vt, April 19L—An ordar I Plmkaifcon DNMUna Prohibited, quarantining cattle from Haw York atata | HuitoiP, Coon., April 12.—Tha nomta was issuedbjr tbastoto boatftef cjtfttoooty I haapuaad thehomebill proMNtini the em■Www. . . • tfyWi! & W®C" Nkw Iberia, La., April 14— Reports have been received here ef a dual in front of tb) Pntholic church at Larsnuvine between Henri Hebert and Y. Fouraet Both weM slightly wounded. . He trade* unionists of the Chicago building trade* are forming a powerful organise Um