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              f tetrtttfl JJKfc t. NDBBfiB mi. I •mU| bWklhM ISM. I PITTSTON, PA., MONDAY, APRIL 30. 1888. ixwo OBirn. ren Onta ■ Week )iss Mar's Children. Polos and the Pope. '# WA8HINQTON REAL E8TATE. Texas Gets Very Wet MR. BLAINE'8 HEALTH. A BRAVE ALDERMAN. TABERNACLE SERVICES. A Spring Boom—Land for the Govern- ment—A Big Hotel Sclieme. No Foundation for Bnsnra that He la Hli Gallant Rescue of a Little Chil i Washington, April 80.—With the warm weather the building boom at the capital appears to have been reramed where it left off in the fall. Capitalists continue to invest in large tracts of land-4n the city and suburbs for future realisation, and real estate men are happy. . Senator Morrill says that ultimately congress will have to buy the laud outlined in the bill recently introduced by him, and which lies east of the capltol, directly opposite the site upon which the new national library will stand, and that the longer the delay the more the government will have to pay for it. In Bad Condition. [The following special cablegram appeared ip the Sunday New York World, from the well-known correspondent with whom Mr. Blaine had an interview at Florence which, was widely published.] London, April 28.—The storlee circulated in the United Stiles concerning Mr. Blaine's ill-health seem to me to be ridiouioua. I had a letter from him on Friday last, in whleh he said that he was in the best of health and spirits. He is now on his way to Paris, and will arrive there '.n a few days When I saw him in Italy he had lo such trouble as diabetes. He suffered at that time from rheumatic gout in a slight degree, but my understanding is that this has been entirely overcome. Mr. Blaine's general health is certainly better thsn when he left home. His travels have been beneficial. T. 0. CnAwroiuD. N*w York, April 80.—Alderman William Harrington, of Orange, N. J., bravely saved a child from a horrible death at the Cone street crossing of the Delaware, Laclcawanan and Western railroad Saturday afternoon. He b a section boss on the railroad, and Saturday afternoon had occasion to take half a dozen men to perform some work at Brick Church. They started on a hand car at the Cone street depot, and were soon going at a rapid pace. from Certain Death. REV. DR. TALMAQE DISCOURSES ON A Police Jnstlee to Decide Who Shall MODERN 8PIRITUALI8M. Text of the Decree Condemning th# Torrents of Rain Flood a Part of the Care for Them. "Plan of Campaign." Lone Star State. An Unclean, Adulterous, Damnable Re- llglon—Not a Madhouse but Has Its Victims—The Bible Is Enough for Us to Know of the Future. THE EFFECT IN IRELAND. NO FATHER, MOTHER IN JAIL FARMERS FLEEING FOR LIFE. TklrUitn People Lost at See by the Sink- The Medium's Brother day. One of Tliem la Being Brought Cp na a sp.r.tuallst, and That They Ware Ill-Treated at Home, Brooklyn, April 39.— After the Rev. T. DeWitt Talmage, D. D., had in his well known manner expounded the Scriptures, the multitude of people who throng the Tabernacle and all the entrances, packing every available spaoe of standing and sitting room, united in singing: Salvation! let the echo fly The spacious earth around, _ While all tbeormles of the sky Conspire'to raise the sound. Dr. Talmage announced his subject, "Modern Spiritualism." He took for his text, ■'Behold, there is a woman that hath a familiar spirit at En-dor. And Saul disguised himself and put on other raiment, and he went, and two men with him, and they came to the woman by (tight, and he said, I pray thee divine unto me by the familiar spirit, and bring me him up whom I shall name unto thee."—I Samuel xxviil, 7, 8. Following la the sermon in full: ing of the Steamship Smyrna by Ml Unknown Vessel — Wu Mr. Notaa l4»fed With Dynainltere? High Water JDrlves People from Their Homee In Kan Claire, WU.—Vermont Threatened with a Dliaatroun Freshet. The Mervimae Overflown Its Banks. Just as the car approached the Centre street crossing the little son of Thomas J one J, a butcher, wqs seen playing on the truck. The flagman yelled at the Tittle fellow, who at that moment slipped and fall prone across the rail. The car was but a short distanoe away, and it seemed certain to t.ie spectators that the wheel* would roll squarely over the prostrate child. "The property," he says, "is needed now for government buildings, as well as to make symmetrical the surroundings of the capitoL" N*w York, April 80.—El bridge T. Gerry, president of the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children, was present yesterday in Jefferson Market with Superintendent Stocking, who had with him Alice Messant, or Alice Diss Debar, 14 years of a#e, and Julia Dia Debar, aged 8, the children of Mme. Diss Debar, the spiriturlisk Justice Eilbreth presided. Londom, April 3tt— Following is the text of the papal decree: Shkbxah, Tex., April" 30.—Th. greatest flood ever known in this section of the country occurred during the twenty-four hours ending Saturday, swelling all the streams out of their banks, deluging the low land, sweeping away bridges and causing gnat damage and loss of property. No lives have been lost, but many people narrowly escaped drowing. "On several occasions the apostolic see has given to the people of Ireland, whom it has always regarded with special benevolence, suitable admonitions and advioe, when the . These squares, the senator thinks, should have been acquired long ago, when they oould have been purchased more cheaply. circumstances have required, as to how they might defend their rights without injury to justice or the public peaco. Our holy father, Leo XIII, fearing lest in the species of warfare that has been introduced amongst the Irish into con teste between landlords and tenanla, and which is commonly called the Rumor has it that a syndicate of gentlemen has secured an option upon every pieoe of property in the square bounded by Fifteenth, Vermont avenue, H and I streets, with the view of oovering the whole block with • magnificent hotel. It la said that the new apartment house going up at the oorner of H and Fifteenth streets, and Mr. John McLean* end of the square are included in the options. Alderman Harrington had seen the little fellow fall, and perceiving bin terrible danger threw himself flat upon the car and leaned over the front, ready to grasp the child as the car came up. SUICIDE IN THE PULPIT. The rain began on Friday at 8 p. m., and fell In torrents for eight hours, ceasing at midnight Wash tubs and other vessels standing in the open air were filled in less than three hours, and the lowest estimate of rainfall given to the first rain is eight inches. The second rain began early Saturday morning and continued steadily until 4 p. m., and the entire rainfall is estimated at from twelve to fifteen Inches. Shocking Aet of a Clergyman at White The children were neatly dressed. Alice is a tall girl lor her age, and her long hair hung loosely down her back. Superintendent Stocking said that he found the twe children improperly exposed and homelesa. The children's father, he said, waa dead and their mother in prison. Plains. Every nerve was strained and the s[Deetators watched him breathlessly. It was plainly seen that the morest slip on his part would render the rescue impossible. The cur dashed past the crossing Mid the alderman tvu* seen holding the child in his arms, lie ua.l  it firmly by the olothing and lilted it out of harm's way with a cooluess thai astonished the witnesses. New Tors, April 80.—Rev. Edgar L, Hermance, who until a few weeks ago was pastor of the Presbyterian church on Broadway, White Plains, shot himself while In the pulpit yesterday afternoon. He was alone in the church at the time. The sexton, John Bailey, found the pastor baok of the pulpit, a smoking revolver by his side and a bullet hole in his forehead. With several people who were around the ohurch at the time he carried the wounded man to his home near by, where he died in a few hours. *plan of campaign,' and in the kind of social interdict called 'boycotting,' arising from the same contests, the true sense of justice and charity might be perverted, has ordered the supreme congregation of the Inquisition to sabject the matter to serious and careful examination. Hence the following was proposed to their eminences, the cardinals of that congregation. There are other stories afloat about hotel syndicates, and there has been a great deal of talk about a grand hostelry to be built on a Male equal to the Grand Union, of Saratoga. Some of the report* have gone *o far aa to name the proprietor. It is understood that Mr. George Boldt, the well known proprietor of the Hotel Bellevue, Philadelphia, has been •pproacheil, and that he is seriously eon tern- The superintendent went on to say that Mme. Din Debar was an unfit person to have the custody ot her children. Alioe was found by the wperlntendent in the building ot the commissioners ot charities and correction, while Julia was discovered on Washington avenue, with a Mrs. J. W. Randall Alice, it Is said, was left with the society by Pearl Bytinge when she severed her friendly relations with the madame, but on this point Mr. Gerry would not give any information. I have recently become a Spiritualist. At least so some of the journals of] that belief declare. This; together with the fact that mediums are now being tried in the criminal courts, setting millions of people to make inquiry in regard to communication between this world and the next, leads me to preach this Bermon. Railroad traffic is almost completely blocked, and the full extent of the damage cannot be learned for a day or two. The farmers on the streams south and east of the city were compelled to take refuge on the trees and fences to. escape drowning Until rescued. Telegraphic communication was broken, and has only been restored a few hour* The men on the car and those who had witnessed the remarkable rescue chcored the alderman heartily, "Is it permissible in dispute* between landlords and tenants in Ireland to nse the means known as the 'plan of campaign' and boycotting P The motive for the act, according to the pastor's parishioners, was undoubtedly a sense of disgrace which he felt in consequence ot troubles which be had had with his congregation and which led to his resignation as pastor in February last. These troubles date back several years. They originated in the efforts of members of his congregation, whom be had antagonised, to oust bim from the pastorate which he had first assumed fifteen years ago. plating the should it go through. it of the enterprise Beer Will bo Scarce in St. Louis, Trouble to the right of him and trouble to the left of him, Saul knew not what to do. As a last resort, he concluded to seek out a spiritual medium, or, a witch, or anything that you please to call her—at any rate, a woman who had communication with the spirits of the eternal, world. It was a very difficult thing to do, for Saul had either slain all the witches or compelled them to stop business. A servant one day said to King Baul: "I know of a spiritual medium down at the village of En-dor." "Do your' said the king. Night falls. Saul, putting off his kingly robes, and putting on the dress of a plain citizen, with two servants, goes out to hunt up this spiritual medium. It was no easy thing for Saul to disguise himself, for the tallest people in the country only came up to his shoulder,, and I think from the strength of the man and the way he bore himself, he must have been well proportioned. It must have been a frightful thing to see a man walking along in the night eight or nine feet high. I suppose, as the people saw him pass, they said: "Who is that? He is as tall as the king"—having no idea that in such a plain dress there really was passing the king. Saul and his servants after awhile reach the village, and they say: "I wonder if this is the house;" and they look in and see the haggard, weird and shriveled up spiritual medium sitting by the light, and on the table sculptured images, and divining rods, and poisonous herbs, and bottles, and vases. They say: "Yes, this must be the place." One loud rap brings the woman to the door; and as she stands there, holding the candle or lamp above her head and peering out into the darkness, she says: "After long and mature deliberation their eminences unanimously answered in the negative, and their decision was confirmed by the holy father on Wednesday, the 18th day of the present month. LAST WEEK'S WEATHER, St. Louis, April SO.—It is probable that the 4,000 members of the Brewers' union m this city will go on a strike Tuesday, or be locked out. They held a big meeting and formulated a contract which will be submitted to the employers on Tuesday. The demands are even more radical than those made last year, and will not be complied with. If the lockout occurs, the brewers say that they will be prepared to open up in a few days with new men. Eau Claim, Win., April 80.—Chippewa river is approaching the eighteen foot mark. Many families are abandoning their homes on the fiat*. Farmers below the city are moving their goods and stock to high ground. The paper mill has been shut down. Ten cribs of lumber were carried away from the West Bide mills yesterday. Ono of the city bridges is in danger. The main Chippewa river is falling at Bruce, but the Flambeau, its tributary, is higher than for eight years, and still rising. Apprehension increases. George T. C. Salomon, who says he is the spiritualist's brother, made an affidavit that his suD[«r was married to Paul Noel Messant in 1871 or 187L They had one child, Alice, who was born in Louisville, Ky., Feb. S, 1874, where the husband died In the latter part of 1873. The child Julia, known as Dodo Diss Debar, so far as he knows is not the daughter of his Bister. He also was of the opinion that his sister was not a fit person with whom to intrust children. He said she bad been continually in the habit of ill treating the children, and had educated the eldest child into a belief into her spiritual powers. Little Rain In Some Parts of the West- Bad Elftct on Crops. Washington, April 30.—The signal office weather crop bulletin reports as the most marked feature in the rainfall for the past week the large deficiency reported in the winter wheat states of the Ohio and central Mississippi valleys. At many stations within this region, embracing the territory from the gulf states northward to the lake region, no rain occurred, while very light showers are reported at other stations. More than the usual amount of rainfall is reported from Texas, Colorado, Nebraska, Western Kansas, Minnesota, Western Iowa and Northern Wisoonsin, and well distributed showers occurred on the gulf coast, in the middle Atlantic states, and in Western Missouri and in Eastern Kansas. Owing to the general deficiency of rain, the weather of the week has affected growing crops unfavorably. Rain is especially needed in the winter wheat sections and in the northern portions of the gulf states. "The Justice of this decision win be readily seen by any ooe who applies his mind to oonsidsr that a rent agreed upon by mutual consent cannot without violation of a contract be diminished at the mere will of the tenant, especially when there are tribunals appointed for the purpose of settling such controversies, and reducing unjust rents within the bounds of equity. Several times this feeling of animosity had led to almost open warfare, and many of the members had left the church in oonsequence, but Mr. Hermance had always been supported by the majority of the worshipers. It is said, however, that the church had been running down very perceptibly during the past year, and that the pastor's hold upon his congregation had been growing weaker. Iluffklo Brewers Will Strike. Buffalo, April 80.—The employes of the Buffalo breweries have followed the example of their New York brethren, and demanded that only union men be hired, also that the brewers buy their supplies from union contractors. They want a rjs3 in pay, too, ranging from 114 to $19 a week. There are sixteen breweries in Buffalo, employing more than 1,000 men. All of them are affected by the strike, which will take place on Tuesday unless the bosses give way. "After taking into account the causes which diminish the value of land neither can it be oooaidered permissible that rents should be extorted from tenants and desalted in the hands of unknown persons, to tfie detriment of land owners. Bellows Falls, Vt, April 30.—A freshet prevails in this section which threatens to be the worst since the flood of 1809. The Connecticut has been rising rapidly for hours, owing to the thawing out of all streams by the sudden heated term. Snow is in many places still five feet deep, and its melting is a source of danger. No serious damage is yet reported, but unless oolder weather ensues trouble can hardly be averted. Justice Kllbreth gave the children into the society's care. To-morrow the madame will have a chance to explain why the children ■hould not be taken from her. Another Boulanger Blot. "Finally, it is contrary to justice and charity to persecute by a social interdict thorn who are satisfied to pay the rents they agreed to pay, or those who in the exercise of their rights take vacant farms. It will therefore be your lordships' duty, prudently but effectually, to advise and exhort the clergy and laity not to transgress the bounds of Christian charity and justice whilst they are striving for a remedy for their distressed Paris, April 80.—A crowd assembled in front of the building occupied by a student club and began oheering for Boulanger. Four revolver shots were fired into the crowd from the windows of the club bouse, within which there were 800 students, but nobody was hit The shots incensed the mob, who resisted the effort of the polloe to disperse thorn, and an attempt was made to sack the club house. At this juncture the students sallied from their stronghold, and a general melee ensued in the street. Mounted gendarmes finally appeared on the scene, and charging upon the oombatants, dispersed them. Only a few persons were injured. FEMALE DUELISTS. rwo Jealous Mormon Girls Fight It Out With Pistols. Frosts occurred in Kentucky, Eastern Tennessee, North and South Carolina and the middle Atlantic states during the week, which probably injured vegetables and fruit Concord, N. H., April 30.—The Merrimac has overflowed its banks and is rising two inches an hour, owing to the melting of snow and Ice up river by the warm weather. Highways are being flooded. Saw Mabcia, N. M., April 80.—A remarkable story comes from a Mormon settlement In the Luna Valley that is vouched for by the Federal authorities. Two girls named Mary Beemore and Sarah Ballon, aged respectively 18 and 16 years, became rivals for the affection of a young eewboy named Whitman. The latter is a Gentile, and a recent arrival in the settlement Killed by Bis llrother-ln-Law. Lkbanok, Ky., April 30.—Samuel Hays, 21 years of age, was shot and killed at Riley, a small town nine miles east of here, by his brother-in-law, Thomas Hourigan, a practicing physician of that place. The tradegy resulted from a quarrel over a small debt which Hourigan owed. The murderer came to Lebanon and gave himself up. Hays belongs to one of the wealthiest families of this oounty.  Reports from Kansas, Minnesota and Western Missouri indicate that the weather has been favorable in Uhose sections, and that farm work is well advanced. The weather is reported as favorable for farm work in New England, where plowing and planting are in progress. Hartford, April 30.—The Connecticut river Is rising rapidly, owing to the warm weather. It is eighteen feet above low water mark. fmiidltt—i. "Rome, April 20." R Card. Monago. Mr. John Dillon quite unexpectedly paid a visit to Archbishop Croke at Thurles, remaining fat private conference with the prelate for several hours, and returning to Dublin in the evening. The interview is supposed to relate to the pope's edict against boycotting and the plan of campaign, and it is not thoaght likely that Mr. Dillon, who is virtually tfce tether of the latter scheme, Intends Bo submit quietly to it« overthrow by a power tie bad every reason to believe was friendly to Ike objects sought in putting the plan into opera Wen. So desperate a phase did the rivalry be tween the girls assume that they fell to fights lng in an adobe tabernacle as a finale to the religious services. They ware separated, and two days later some men were attracted to the outskirts of the settlement by pistol shots, and found Mi— Ballon lying on the ground seriously wounded. The Seermore girl was standing a few feet away with a pistol In her hand. She said that they had fought a duel, and that she had hit her rival at the first fire. Two pistols were found, but the wounded woman says that she was shot before she had an opportunity to use her weapon. The wound is in the shoulder and Is not fatal. The Mormons attempted to suppress the facts, but they leaked out and created a great sensation. fA Drygfiundajr In Ctneinnatti. Cincinnati, April 80.—The first Sunday under the operation of the Owen law found a few defiant saloon keepers in the outskirts of the city and on the hilltops selling liquor, but as a general thing the law was observed, and the effect was noticeable in the absence of drunken people on the streets. Out of 2,200 saloons, about fifty were reported by the polio* as being open in violation of the law. Warrants for the saloon keepers' arrest will be served to-day. It was reported that some of the saloon keepers had made arrangements to evade prceecution in the police court for their offences by procuring their own arrest before a magistrate, who by a previous agreement would receive their plea of guilty, and bind them over to the grand Jury. Four or five arrests were made, and their esses in the police court will be In the nature of a test Wonderful Surgical Operation. THE WEEK'S CALENDAR. Philadelphia, April 8a—One of the most delicate surgical operations was performed in this city, it being nothing less than a transplantation of a portion of the eye of a rabbit to the eye of a human being. The object' of the operation was to relieve the obscurity of the eye of a patient, which was caused by Inflammation, and which produced in time an opaque surface. The patient was a servant girl, whose eyes had become almost useless by reason of the whitish coating. She was so nearly blind that objects of considerable size were barely distinguishable at the small distance of five feet Toronto, April 80.—Detectives arrested a man named John Anderson, alias Foster, alias Reynolds, alias Duchy, in a King street boarding house, on a telegram received from the chief of police of Chicago to the effect that the prisoner is wanted there on an indictment for robbery. The prisoner is said to be one of the most noted crooks on the continent. He will b ' held pending further proceedings. A Noted Crook Arrested In Toronto.  Tariff Talk Will Oeeapy the Hoose For "Who is beref' The tall king Informs her that he has come to have his fortune told. When she hears that, she trembles and almost drops the light, for she knows there is no chance for a fortune teller or spiritual medium in all the land. But Saul, having sworn that no harm shall come to her,she says: "Well, who shall I bring up from the dead?" Saul says: "Bring up Samuel." That was the prophet who had died a little while before. I see her waving a wand, or stirring up some poisonous herbs in a caldron, or hear muttering over some incantations, or (tamping with her foot, as she cries out to the realm of the dead: "Samuel! Samuel 1" Lo, the freezing horror! The floor of the tenement opens, and the gray hairs float up, and the forehead, the eyes, the lips, the shoulders, the arms, the feet, the entire body of dead Samuel, wrapped in sepulchral robe, appearing to the astonished group, who stagger back and hold fast, and catch their breath, and shiver with terror. The dead prophet, white and awful from the tomb, begins to move his ashen lips, and be glares upon King Saul, and cries out: a Month Tet—Iu the Senate. Washington, April 30.—Tariff is to occupy the attention of the house not only constantly during this week, but for the next month. An arrangement may be entered into by which the tariff bill may be set aside for a day or two, in which to further consider or complete the river and harbor bill, but at present the friends of the Mills bill refuse to permit anything to stand in its way. The general debate will run about ten days yet, and the interest will then be materially increased, as the measure will be debated under the five minute rule, when amendments will be considered, and when individual members will look specially after the interests of their local Industries and their constituents. The prospects at this time are that the bill will not be Anally voted upon until the middle of June. The senate during the week will be occupied with the animal industry bill, the copyright bill and the Plumb bill forfeiting unearned grants. The minuteness of the papal rescript, as its phraseology is understood, has for the momeat, daaad the National leaders, but there la unmistakable signs that they are about to make strenuous efforts to offset the effect of the ediet in the minds of the peasants. One of the most prominent members of the Home Rule party is credited with having remarked that if the neoessity shall be forced upon the peasantry of deoiding between strict obedience to the church in political matters and paying the same heed to the advice of their political leaders at home, the cause of religion will be unhesitatingly sacrificed to the cause at liberty. A "Q" Fireman Kills a Striker. Galksbuho, Ills., April SO.—A Chicago, Burlington and Quincy fireman, named Hedburg, shot and Instantly killed a striker named Newell. He also shot George, another striker, in the head, but the latter's injuries are pronounced 'not dangerous. A striking switchman is also said to have been hurt in the affray. Hedburg claims that he did the shooting in self defence, being afraid of the strikers. A Dliutroaa Fire In Brookport, N. T. Rochester, N. Y., April 80.—A Brock port dlxpatoh to The Herald lays: A fire, the origin of which is unknown, started in the stable* of Norton Johnston, on King street, and owing to the scarcity of water the flames made great havoc before they were controlled. The stables and house attached, M. 11 Oliver's house, and K. TJhitney's house, occupied by 8. Richard's, were all burned to the ground. Several other buildings were also damaged more or less. The total low is $8,000, and is well insured. Seven horses were burned to death. City of Mexico, April 80.—On Friday evening a passenger train on the Interooeanic railroad was stopped and robbed by a band of fourteen highwaymen, three miles beyond Irole. The passengers and train men were systematically robbed. The. company lost over 18,000 from the treasury box. It is presumed that this is the same band that entered Train Robbery In Mexico. Worn the Fight on a Foul. Milwaukee, Wis., April 30.—A spe4*l train took 600 sports at M a head from this city to a spot in the woods on the Milwaukee and Northern railroad, to witness a fight between Patsy McCartin and Jack Ward, two local pugilists, for a side and 75 percent of the receipts. McCartin had the best of the fight from the beginning, and Ward was severely punished. McCartin would Certainly have won the fight but for a foul in the fifth round, when he knocked Ward to grass, but failed to return to his corner. The umpire' declared this a foul, and awarded the fight to Ward. The referees objected to this, and the stakeholders will not give up the money. Another fight will probably take place some time this week. 11m steamship Smyrna came into collision with a strange steamer off the Isle of Wight on Saturday, sinking almost immediately. Thirteen persons went down with the vessel. , The house of commons' committee on the admission of strangers, has been quietly taking testimony for some time, with the object of establishing proof that the dynamiters, Millen, Melville and Harking, were aocustomed to pay visits to the house of commons, and invariably upon these o -easterns, sent their cards to Mr. Joseph Nolan, member for North Louth. Although the committee is extending its Inquiries in other directions it is understood that the digressive Is merely a pretense, Mr. Nolan being the only objeot of pursuit Already the committee has heard the testimony of the police attabbed to the house of oommons and others, whosb evidence was inadmissable at the trial of Harklns, and Mr. Nolan will be heard to-day. The oommittee is said to discredit Mr. Nolan's assertion that he did not know any of the dynamiters. It transpires that the intjulry has elicited evidence that Mr. Nolan upon one occasion convu-eed for four hours, late at night, on the terrace of the house of oommons, and was seen to meet them at other times and places upon most friendly terms. It Is stated that the oommittee b firmly oonvinoed of Mr. Nolan's guilt, and if he shall not be able to refute the testimony givsn against him, at his examination to-day, will reoommend his severe punishment It Is quite well known that the government has long been anxious to make an example of some Irish member who might be found to have been identified with dynamiters, and the majority in the house is credited with the intention of expelling Mr. Nolan the moment the oommittee submits its rsport Mr. Nolan lived in America for many years. Washington, April 30.—Capt Paul Boyton, having oompleted his 800 mile swim down the Ohio river at Evansville, Ind., arrived in this city. Boyton says that for the first time in his life he found that the exertion was too much for him. During the winter he had been engaged in work upon bis book, and lack of exercise added so much to his weight that he found It necessary to go into training. Capt. Boyton** Long; 8vrlm Finished. Amecameca recently and that plundered the Chalhuac ranch, in the state of Puebla. A large force of cavalry which was ordered out by the government has struck the trail of the robbers.*  The reply of Senator Ingalls to Senator Vorhees on Tuesday after the morning hour is expected to attract a large crowd. " What did you bring me up for? Why did you break my long sleep? What dq you mean, King Raul!" Saul, trying to compose and control himself, makes this stammering and affrighted utterance, as he says to the dead prophet: "The Lord is against me, and I have come to you for help. What shall I dof The dead prophet stretched forth hia finger to King Saul and said: "Die to-morrow! Come with me into the sepulcher. I am going now. Come, oome with met" And lo! the floor again opens, and the feet of the dead prophet disappear, and the arms, and the shoulders, and the forehead. The floor closes. Nothing is left in the room but Saul and the two servants, and the spiritual medium, and the sculptured images, and the divining rods, and the bottles, and the vases, and the poisonous herbs. Oh, that was an awful seance I The house calendar consists of 21 and the senate calendar of 96 pages at this time, exclusive of the indexes and announcements. Highway Bobbery and Murder. Soap Works Burned In Woonsoeket, San Fhahciboo, April 80.—Two masked men halted the Lakeport stage near Cloverdale, CaL, and stole the box of Wells, Fargo & Co. Constable Abraham Crigler and Samuel Allen left Clovordale on receipt of the news, and overtook the robbers at Profile Rock, in the mountains. One of them shot Crigler through the heart, killing him. Allen fired, but both the robbers slid down a steep precipice and escaped. A posse has started after them from Cloverdale. The amount of cash stolen Is not known. Providence, April 80. — The property known as the old Mason soap works in Bernon street, Woonsocket, owned and operated by Thomas A. Buell, was destroyed by fire. Only the horses in the barns were saved. The property is taxed for $6,400, which m0y represent the loss. The insurance is $8,000, as follows: Insurance Company of North America, $1,600; Equitable, $1,500. The stock was valued at $16,000, on which the loss is estimated at one-half. Belle* Who Bide tktoycles. Washington, April 30.—Washington girls have become weary of riding tricycles, and have organized a full fledged bicycle club. The Post, commenting upon the enterprise, says: "There was a novel scene in the moonlight on Massachusetts avenue Saturday night Nearly thirty ladies were practicing on their bicycles, not tricycles, but real two wheeled vehicles, which spin along silently and swiftly. In no other eity of the country oould the same picturesque scene have been witnessed, for Washington alone can boast of a ladies' bicycle club. The organization has already increased the interest in cycling in this city to an unprecedented extent Proposals for membership are so numerous that there Is talk of limiting them in order to prevent the olub from being too large. Gentlemen are admitted to the olub only as honorary members and as escorts in the club runs Ladies are admitted only when proposed by a member and voted upon unanimously. The club will be kept strictly private and first class. Killed Himself While Delirious* Columbus, 0., April 80.—Rev. Charles F. King, pastor of Uiiler Avenue M. E. church, while in a fit of delirium, cut his throat from ear to ear and died instantly. He had been sick with typhoid fever for some weeks past, and during the temporary absence of the nurse he secured a razor and accomplished the act of self destruction. In Memory of Gen. A. W. RUey. Rochester, April 30.—All the temperance societies of the city united in an impressive memorial service in honor of the late Gen. A W. Riley yesterday afternoon. The meeting was held in the new opera house, which was filled with temperance people. Letters of regret were reoeived from a large number of temperance reform leaders, including Rev. Dr. L K. Funk, of The New York Voice; Rev. Dr. Theodore L Cuyler, of Brooklyn, and Miss Francos E. Willard. The eulogy was delivered by Professor A. A. Hopkins, of this city, and was an eloquent tribute to the dead general's memory. Other addresses were made by W. M. Jones and Rev. C. P. Colt, of this city, and Rev. C. H. Mead, of Hornellsville. She Preferred Death to a Servant's Life. Rochester, N. Y., April 80.—A dispatch to The Herald from Bath says: While Mm Louise Hopt, wife of R Hopt, was burning some brash in the garden Saturday, her clothing caught fire, burning her fatally. She rolled on the ground and jumped Into a tub of water to extinguish the flames, but she wss burned so badly that she expired soon after. She was 88 years old. Another Fatal Brush Burning. A •880,000 Fire In Brooklyn. Erik, Pa., April 80.—Miss Rosa Smith, a young lady 20 years old, committed suicide yesterday by taking forty grains of morphine. For the past two weeks she had been employed as a domestic. She left a long and affecting letter to her sister, in whioh she stated that as she had nothing to look forward to more the life ot a domestic, and becoming discouraged, she had decided to end her life. She possessed more than ordinary ability, and was of quite a lltrarey turn of mind. Brooklyn, April 80.—The buildings Nos. 807 to 405 Bedford avenue, occupied by Edward R. Stover, dry goods merchant, and a large number of small dealers of various kinds, were burned, causing a total low of $250,000, of which C140,000 falls on Mr. and the remainder is distributed in small amounts.  I learn first from this subject that spiritualism is a very old religion. It is natural that people should want to know the origin and the history of a doctrine which is so widespread in all the villages, towns and cities of the civilized world, getting new converts every day—a doctrine with which many of you are already tinged. Niw York, April 30.— At yesterday's Central Labor union meeting, seventy-nine organisations being represented, a resolution directing all friends of labor to abstain now and forever from drinking pool beer was adqpted, and It was decided to employ the most eminent counsel in America to plead the cause of the locked out brewers before the Igoard of arbitration. Brewers and the Central labor Union. The Emperor's Condition* Detroit, Mich., April HO. — Yesterday'e pleasant weather attracted many people to the river, and for the first time this season a large number of boats were let Boon after noon the weather changed, the wind blowing half a gale. Thongs Jardine and two companions, who were fighting their way across the river in a skiff, report that when about half way over a small sail boat containing three men npeet at a distance of ISO yards from them. The boat drifted a short distance and sank, and nothing could be seen of the men. If Jardine and companions tell the truth, the three persons certainly were drowned. The former reached shore drenched and exhausted and at onoe told the story.  Three Men Probably Drowned. Berlin, April 30.—The emperor passed an excellent day. He bad no fever, and his cough is now very slight He is in the best of spirits, and' for the first time in a fortnight he read for a short time. Probably he will go to Potsdam when he beoomes a little Spiritualism in America was born in 1847, In Hydesville, Wayne county, N. Y., when one night there was a loud rap heard against the door of Michael Weekman; a rap a second time, a rap a third time; and all three times, when the door was opened, there was nothing found there, the knocking having been made seemingly by'invisible knuckles. In that same house, there was a young woman who had a cold hand passed over her facd, and there being seemingly no arm attached to it, ghostly suspicions were excited. After awhile Mr. Fox and his family moved into that house, and then every night there was a banging at the door; and one night Mr. Fox ■aid: "Are you a spirit?" Two rape, answering in the affirmative. "Are you an injured spirit?" Two raps, answering in the affirmative. And so they found out, as they ■ay, that it was the ghost or spirit of a peddler who had been murdered in that house many years before for his $500. Whether the ghost of the dead peddler had corns there to collect his $500, or his bones, I cannot say, not being a Spiritualist; but there was a great racket at the door,' so Mr. Weekman doclared, and Mrs. Weekman and Mr. Fox and Mrs. Fox and all the little Foxes. The excitement spread. There was a universal rumpus. The Hon. Judge Edmonds declared, in a book, that he bad actually seen a bell start from the top shelf of a closet, heard it ring over the people that were standing in the closet, then, swung by invisible bunds, it rang over the people in the back parlor, and floated through the folding doors to the front parlor, rung over the people there, and then dropped on the floor. N. P. Talmago, senator of the United States, afterwarda governor of Wisconsin, had his head completely turned with soiritualistla Death of a Canadian Statesman. The Gift for La Belle France. ' Ottawa, April 80.—Athanase Gaudet, M. P. for Nicolat, died of dropsy at the Water street hospital yesterday afteralbon. He went there Monday, but has been ailing for several months past The funeral takes place to-day, the body being taken by the Canadian Pacific road to Nloolet. Mr. Qaudet was a Conservative-Nationalist. He was first returned {parliament in 1884, and again by acclamation at the late general election. Mr. C. C. Colby. M. P.. deputy speaker. Is seriously ill Washington, April 80.—The movement In this cdty to raise funds for the presentation of a statue of Washington to the French republic was materially furthered at a complimentary dinner given to Mr. Steele Mackaye by Senator Jones, of Nevada. The special benefit performance of "Paul Kauvar" to be given by Mr. Mackaye and his company in this city will take place next Saturday evening at the new National theatre, which Mr. Rapley, the proprietor, has offered for the occasion, entirely free of charge. Mr. Mackaye and his whole company also will give their services free of charge, coming from New York specially for the purpose. Mr. Mackaye says K the Washington effort is successful he hopes to be able to arrrange to appropriate to the cause the receipts of one night's performance of his new play in each of the principal cities where it is booked for production. 'A Blase la Brockton, Mass. HI Brockton, Mass., April80.—C. C. Moulton's clothing store in the Home Bank block, was damaged by lire to the extent of $12,000. Other tenants lost $600. The building was damaged to the extent of $3,000. The losses are fully oovered by insurance. Senator Push's Son to be Married. Dublih, April SO.—Mr. John Dillon and Lord Mayor Sexton decline to express any opinions concerning the pope's decree against the plan of campaign. Philadelphia,. April 90.—Miss Bessde Bowdeo, the only daughter of Congreaman Bowdeo, of Allen town. Pa., will, the first week in May, be married to a son of Senator Pugh, United States (senator from Alabama Senator Pugh has fitted up a home for the young ooupto in Washington, where the ceremony will be performed. Commoner Lane, in speech at  declared that the pope's action—if he had really issaed the decree—to be entirely unwarrnted and unto nable. Kennedy Caters Be All Nxw You, April 30.—'The fuueral services for the late Mrs. Clemence S. Loiter, M. D., were by many distinguished people. Bev. Dr. Newman, of Washington, pronounced a eulogy upon the deceased. The interment was at Greenwood cemetery. Clemence 8. Loalers Funeral. He provides (or all appetitiee. He has every delicacy and every substantial food and none knows belter how to prepare them for palate and stomach. He considers digestion aa well aa taste. His Valley Depot restaurant Is a surprise to all travelers. His famona ladies' and gentleman's restaurant, 68 Public 8qnare, is always popular. His services are demanded for weddings and parties. Boms, April aO.—It is stated concerning the alleged edict of the Holy See against the Irish plan of campaign and other prevalent methods in Ireland that the congregation of the propaganda was charged to examine Mgr. Psnico'f report and decide whether Oitheiics, in belonging to the Irish National League are guilty ef sin and therefore debarred from abntattoo. Gboyx Citt, Pa., April 8ft—After being chastised by his mother for disobedience, the 13-year-old son of Charles Synder left the house, (threatening to hang himself. Mrs. Snyder paid no attention to his threat. Later, becoming alarmed at his prolonged abeence, she went to the stable and to her horror found the last words of her boy verified. He was hanging by a rope attached to the rafter* Assistance was called, but arrived too lata. The boy drew only one breath after being cut down. He had made similar threats previous to this. A 1#-Year-Old Suicide. Grandfather and Grandson Pa tally Burned Chatham, Ont, April 30.—Kdgar Blade, •gad 78, and William MoLellan, his grandson, aged 8){ years, were burned to death. They lived on a farm about three miles from Chatham, and It is supposed they were out burning brush, but how the tragedy happened will never te known. The Chippewa River Blslng.] To Save the Last Herd of Bolhlbu. Sr. Paul, April 80.—A special from Ean Claire, Wis., to The Dispatch says: The Chippewa river is nearly fifteen feet above low water mark and still rising. Saw mills are «n abut down. It is stUl raining and the outlook is not encouraging. Chicago, April 80.— Mr. Clinton A Snowden, of The Times, is the originator of a soheme to save bisons that still remain on tile plains. It has been ascertained that of the millions whioh onoe roamed on the prairies of the west only seventy-five or a hundred remain, and these are located in the extreme southwestern portion of Tems. An expedition is soon to start for Texas to round up there for buffalo. The leading purpose is to perpetuate a jpeciee of animals whioh is thoroughly typioal of American animal life, one of the controlling idee of the trip being to kill none of the animals while oorraiing them or after their capture. News of the work of-the expedition is to be sent to The Times by oarrier pigeons. The ooogragatfcm, the pope presiding, replied in the aflrssative, and decreed to that •fleet Cardinal Stmoai, by the pope's orders, forwarded the decree, with instructions to Mgr. Persioo and the Irish episcopaoy to crdsr the clergy to refase afaaolutkn to any one to renounce his membership in Three Mm Struck by a Train. Everybody Weaden Boston, April »—William Welsh, John Goodwin and Minimal Atlleman, all shoemakers, were straek by a Boston and Maine train while walking oo the track near Lynn. Goodwin was killed, Welch badly crippled, and no trace of Attlsman can be found. At the popularity of Lofamann's restaurant It iajocly a natural reauli of enterprise, attention to small details, determination to please all patrons, providing the beat of everything, serving it politely and then telling tba public all about it There's nothing slow about Lohmaon.I Two Parisians Fight to the Death. * His Tea Cows Were Banged. Pun, April SO.—▲ duel was fought in the Bois ds Boulogne between two prominent art Critics named Dupfas and Herbert. The former received wounds from which he died before being from the field. th# Ittflfll- It fc further stated that neither the league nor its political aims was explicitly condemned, the deeree being erm fined to declaring the mithnis sunD»yed contrary to the duties q( Cathoiiea. The pope approved the dsoWai of the oongregatton without entertog Into the political questions between Bng- Bbidgsfort, Conn., April 80.—Samuel Stevens a milk dealer residing in the adjoining town of Mnnroe, on going to his barn yesterday morning found that the entire flooring of his cow stables bad given way during the night and precipitated his ten oows into the opening. Nothing remained but the sfanahions to which bis stock were fastened and from them hung tsn dead eowa. Tor Mailing Heavy flesa J" WASHEfOTOar, April 80.—It is understood that at an early day Mr. (Randal* will introduce a bill appropriate* *80,000,0d» for the establishment at mm army gun faslgy at the Frankford arsenal far the manufacture at fcsavy ituns. Xast Taunton Visited by Fire. All first class druggists sell Smith's Oolumbo Biuers. 'Kaot Taunton, Mast, April 80.—WilMam Wall's saloon, bowling alley and dwelling and some adjaosnt buildings were burned. Loss, (OOXTINUU ON THIS* PACK.)