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CONDENSED. Concise Record of the Week. EASTERN. Three hundred employes of the Vriion Store at Peekskill, N. have struck for an Increase in wages.

Richard Howell broke the mile record for safety bicycles at Springfield, doing the mile In 2.43, and lowering the record 5 3-5 seconds. Robert Fierce, a Boston manufacturer of goods, failed. He had indorsed for the WMowdale Company, which recently suf'peuJed, for The Insurance Commissioner of Con- necticut has uiaue an application for a re- ceivcrfor the Charter Oak Life Insurance Company. A receiver was appointed for the Howe Sewm? Machine Company on the ap plication of the principal stockholders. The secured debts amount to $600,000 and the unsecured to $150,000, of which $30,000 Js for the pay of employes.

The nominal assets re $1,110,000. The United States Circuit Court of New York. denied the application of James A. Hinckley for a writ of quo warranto against the National Civil Service Commis sioners. The motion was an attempt to abol ish the commission on the ground that it was unconstitutional.

James Wilson's blind factory, in Forty-second street. New York, was de stroyed by fire, involving a loss of $00,000, with partial insurance. A fire broke out in Scblelpmann Si Spetler's brewery at Fair Haven, Connecticut, and the building was totally destroyed. The loss is partly insured. WESTERN.

A dispatch from Omaha says the Knights of Labor have served their ultima tum upon the Union Pacific Railroad Com pany, demanding, among other things the dismissal of B. O. Clark, Superintendent of the Coal Department, and the discharge of all Chinese employes. The dispatch, states that the officials of the company do not be lieve that these demands will be pressed. Quiet prevails at Rock Springs, and the working force at the mines is increasing.

The troops will not be withdrawn for the present. A St. Louis policeman who had been whipped several times by people who object ed to being arrested, killed himself while Insane from injuries and fear. According to an enumeration just taken, the population of Des Moines, Iowa, is 32.460, an lucrease of. Bincj 188.

Strong opposition to the proposed sale of the liuds known as the "Oklahoma and Cherokee strips" he a developed among the Seminole, Creek, and Cherokee Indians. Joseph Fisher and his three children were burned to death in their farm dwelling near Waubeck, Iowa, A dispatch from Ana- mosa, Iowa, gives the following particulars of the shocking affair: About midnight Mr. Fisher was aronsed by the crackling and are of names which were eat ns: their way thronsh the lower i ortion of tne house ami enveloping the stairway. Taking an uuaut cnim lroin uis wiles arms tie at tempted to descend the stairway with it, but was driven nacK iy tne lire ana smoke. A sec ond effort also failed then he atteraptea to cross a small corridor and enter the room where the other two children slei to rouse them, hat wns suddenly overpowered by the smote, ana leu to tne noor witn tne emu in his arms and utterly unconscious.

His wife endeavored to wake him from this deadly stupor, but it wax in in. With the energy of despair the wife burst into the room where the children were sleeping, intending to throw a feather bed out upon tne ground and drop the children upon it. bhe was also overcome I the neat ana einoxe, ana wnen jier sense rerurnea she found herself lyins upon the ground near me smoldering ruins or ner Home, oereft ot husband and chiluren. Thecharrcd remainsof Mr. Fisher and the infant child were found in the bnt no trace of the bodies of the other two children has baen discovered.

A special from Fargo (Dakota) says 'Prairie fires are still spreading over a vast scope of country between the Red and James Rivers, as well as farther west. The past few days' losses have been heavy In Barnes and Stutsman Counties, and the fires are going south into Lamoui-e and Dickey. Only a a heavy rain, apparently, will stop tbein. ft is impossible to give total losses, but they must be a good' many hundred thousand dol lars in North Dakota." Mitchell (Ind.) dispatch swindles of R. B.

Pollard and "The bond his gang in- volve nearly $1,000,000. This amouiiYTn Indi ana township bonds is known to be on the -market, and bow much more may be in volved is only a matter of guesswork, and the full extent of the swindle will probably never be known. Eleven township trustees are involved, and their issu of bond will average over $50,000 each. A locomotive spark ignited a pile of lumber in the heart of the lumber district at Chieajo, and started a conflagration which lasted for six hours and destroyed over $400, 000 worth of property. The mare Adelaide, record 2 :18, has been purchased by Mr.

fchw of Chicago for $12,000. Eight thousand people attended the Sam Jones camp-meeting at St. Joseph, Sunday. James C. Pusey, the defaulting Cliief Clerk of the Kansas penitentiary, has been sentenced to eight years' imprisonment.

At Cottonwood Point, two far mers quarreled. They clasped their left bands and exchanged seven shots with revolvers held in their right. Both were killed. The Milwaukee and St- Paul Bail-road Company has declared a quarterly dividend of 3 'i per cent, on in preferred stock and of 2'i per cent, on its common stock. Judge Powers, of Provo, Utah, instructed the Grand Jury that a separate indictment could be found for each day during which a polygamist had lived with more than one wife since the passage of the Edmunds act.

A serious riot occurred between rioters and non-union hands employed in Laugh lin's mill, near Martin's Ferry, Ohio. A large party of men armed with shotguns attacked the mill hands, and some hundreds of shots were exchange 1 between the forces. A number of the hands were wounded. The rioters retired after the conflict, and their losses. If any, are not reported.

Near Ohio, Mrs. Parsons missed l.er four-year-old daughter, alter having een her playing in the yard. Making search, she found the child's dead body beneath a bulldog, that had killed her and was rating her flesh. 1 he dog had to be killed before the child's body could be recovered. The brute belonged to a neigh, bor.

A citizens', meeting at Seattle, in Washington Territory, adopted strong resolutions in favor of the vigorous enforcement presence or the Mongolians, and urging the use of all lawful means for tlieir removal. SOUTHERN. At Johnston, 8. an alleged mur derer was taken from the Sbr riif by a mob, shot several times, and left for dead. He subsequently revived, made a statement implicating several of the lynchers, and died.

Ten convicts escaped, from a plantation near liearne, Texas, visited the latter lown, and entering a hotel purloined the garments of the male members of a theatrical troupe, leaving their striped suits behind. A large posse started in pursuit, and. reports have reached Hearne that four of the criminals had been recsptured. New Orleans finances are at a very low ebb, in consequeno of wasteful ex penditures. Toe city employes have not been paid since June and the teachers since April.

A dispatch from Cumberland, says that' "while Sheriff McMillen was absent from the iall, Peter Baker and Emanuel prisoners, made a i attack op the turnkey anJ broke out Of the building, so- companied by George an! Charles Baker, Peter Krutzer. William V. Dye, Daniel Davis, and Henry Kennedy, white, and Gertrude Sellers and John Thomas, colored, all of whom were confined on various charges. The turnkey was badly beaten." Three cars of a passenger train were thrown over an embankment near Warm Springs, N. twenty persons being injured.

three fatally. The cotton crop of Arkansas has been seriously damaged by unfavorable weather, and will fall below that of 1884. A vein of ore has been struck in Davidson County, which yields 80 per cent, of silver. A company has been organ ized to develop it. WASHINGTON.

3 ohn W. Mackay is at "Washington urging the allowance by the General Land Ollice of $250,000 to the Bank of Nevada for money advanced on surveying contracts. Commissioner Sparks refuses to pay the claim until a thorough investigation can be made into the matter. Imports of merchandise for the year ended Aug. 31 reached $571,215,943, against $607,871,316 for the previous year.

Secretary Lamar is still kept to his room. He has relays of stenographers and type-writers, and is doing a good deal of work while propped up by pillows in his bed. During the eight months ended Aug. 31, 241,035 immigrants arrived in the United States, exclusive of those coming by way of Canada and Mexico, a decrease of 61,089 as compared with the arrivals for the corre sponding period of 1884. The Postmaster General has decided to continue the steamboat mail service be tween Ioulsville.

and Evansville, Ind. The contractors have agreed to reduce the charge forthis service $5,000 peryear, making the annual expense $10,000. Secretary Manning has ordered that all moneys due or to become due to the Cen tral Pacific Railroad Company for Govern ment transportation bo covered into the Treasury. and applied toward the extinguish ment of the indebtedness of that corporation to the Government. POUTICAI In tho Dakota Constitutional Con vention it was decided to let the first legis lature arrange for submitting the question of woman suffrage to the people.

Tne of Maryland, in convention at Baltimore, nominated Francis Miller for Comptroller and William M. Marine for Clerk of the Court of Appeals. The resolutions pay a tribute to the memory of Gen. Grant, demand a protective tariff. commend civil-service reform, and denounce the appointments of Higgins, Thomas, and Mason.

The Colorado Republican State Con vention, in session at Denver, nominated the Hon. Samuel H. Elbert, of Denver, for Judge of the Supreme Court. The New York Democratic State Convention met at Saratoga Sept. 24, George Raines acting as both temporary and per.

manent Chairman. David it. Hill, the pres ent incumbent, was nominated for Governor on the first ballot by an overwhelming ma. Jority. The convention then adjourned for thedaj.

I'pon reassembling, the next day, Roswell P. Flower was nominated for Lieutenant Governor by acclamation. The ticket was rapidly completed as fol lows: Secretary of State, Frederick Cook Comptroller, Alfred C. Chapin; Attorney General, Denis O'Brien; State Treasurer, Lawrence J. Fitz Gerald; State Engi neer and Surveyor, Elnathan Sweet.

The platform indorses the adminis rat on of President Cleveland and Governor Hill; approves the spirit of the na tional and State laws for the regulation of the civil service, while condemning the man- ner in which the former were executed when the Republicans were in power, and demand Ing that the commission be reorganized so that it's majority shall be in sympathy with the administration; advocates the repeal of the compulsory silver-coinage act; calls for a revisiou of the tariff upon the principles laid down by the last National Democratic Convention; expresses opposition to con. tract convict labor in any form; urges the enactment of Sunday laws for the benefit of the working classes, and denounces sumptuary legislation. iProf. Alex. Agassiz has been ten dered the superintendency of the coast and geodetio survey, vico Professor Hilgard, re.

signed by request. Daniel Finch of Des has been appointed United States Attorney for the Southern District of Iowa. Ex-Congressman Flower has de clined the Democratic nomination for Lieu tenant Governor of New York. MISCEEEANEOUS. The small-pox epidemic is unabated at Montreal, and the provincial authorities have ordered a general vaccination.

A wrecking crew of twenty men from St. Johns at work on a stranded vessel off the Dominion coast were drowned during a gale. Becent heavy rains in Mexico have seriously interfered with travel on the rail roads, and mails' from the United States have been subjected to long delays. several cnanges nave been made in the Canadian Cabinet, but Sir John A. Mac- donald still remains Premier, and fills the offices of President of the Council and Chief Superintendent of Indian Affairs.

There were 140 failures in the United States reported to Bradstreet's during the week, against 148 in the preceding week, and 201, 164, and 173 In the corresponding weeks of 18:34. 18i3, and 1882, respectively, lirad- utrrrt'n Journal, in its commercial summary. The movement of general merchandise throughout the country during the week" has been about caual to the volume of preceding weeKP, tnougn uistnouten uinerent-ly. At various trade centers West and Southwest, where the activity reported has not been proportionate to that recorded at Eastern points of distribution, there has been a large inquiry and a heavier week's business, but at various cities in the East the movement of goods to the interior is smaller. Illustrating this it may he specified that at Boston the sales of dry goods nave fallen on- somewnat from tne late neaw volume, and tnat tne existing demand there is less than had been expected.

The situation is therefore considered one lor critical examination, and the succeeding few weeks will be closely observed to determine whether ttie result, as nas oeen alleged, is to oe a dull trade during the winter, succeeding an autumn Fpurt only. Mormon emissaries have made heavy land purchases in Chihuahua. In a battle in the Cananea Mount ains in Sonora, between rapt. Hatfield command and renegade Apaches, seven of the latter are reported to have been killed and thirty-five, including women and chil dren, captured. bill for the gradual abolition of slavery has passed both houses of the Brazilian Parliament.

An estimate based upon abundant data places the corn crop of the eountry at 1,679,636,000 bushels, an increase of 184,610 bushels over the yield of last year. FOREIGN. Prince Alexander of Bulgaria offers to abdicate In favor of any person the Czar may select, if the latter will guarantee to maintain the union between Koumelia and Bulgaria. A warlike feeling prevails in Kussia. The Su tan has formed a new Ministry, with Kianul Pasha as Grand Vjzier.

The feeling at Philippopolis in favor of revolution is reported to be dying out. Traffic' between Servia and Koumelia has been suspended, nnd warliko preparations are in active progress in the former country. Great excitement over the situation prevails at ail the European capitals. The signatory Powers all favor a conference for the settlement of the existing complications. Grecian forces are massing on the frontier bordering on Thes-ealy.

Io an address before a great crowd at London Mr. Chamberlain said he would never become a member of Cabinet which. did not adopt reform measures. Newman Hall's complimentary reference to the royal family brought forth a etorm of derision which lasted several minutes. Pope Leo has agreed to mediate between Germany and Spain with regard to tho Caroline dispute, subject to certain conditions which have not yet been promulgated.

The Turkish Ministry has been dismissed and a new Cabinet formed. The new Ministry is said to be in favor of a compromise in order to secure a peaceful settlement of the questions at issue. Kianul Pasha, the new Grand Vizier, was formerly Turkish Ambassador to Russia, and maintains friendly relations with the Czar's ministers. Thomas W. Stead, editor of the Pall Mall Gaze'U; Gen.

Booth of tbo Stilvation Army, and the other defendants in the Eliza Armstrong abduction case have been committed for trial. Archbishop Walsh has sent circulars to the priests in the various parishes "of Ireland advising them what course to follow in a political way. The Archbishop admits that in taking this step he has incurred a serious responsibility. The coming Parliamentary elections-in Great Britain and Ireland continue to.be the principal matters to which the people are devoting their attention. The Liberal Association has instructed its candidates to avoid, as far as possible, discussion of the church disestablishment.

It is, however, being forced upon them by parties attending their meetings. In his speech opening the Beichs- rath the Emperor of Austria declared that the great powers were in full accord for the preservation of the peace of Europe. Russia is said to favor the holding of a congress' at Constantinople to settle the pending difficulties upon the basis of accepting the union of Roumella and Bulgaria as an accomplished fact. In a circular note to the powers, Greece urges that the treaty of Berlin be enforced. EATER NEWS ITEMS.

A SPECIAL from Abingdon, Virginia, says: Judge tieorge W. ard, editor of the Examiner and Commonwealth, attorney for Washington Conntv, while about to enter the Colonade Hotel was fired upon by Lr. White, independent ciuuli date for State Senator, and a number of his relatives, who were concealed in a store room nearly opposite the hotel. Ward is in a very critical condition, and it thought he cannot live. Dr.

White nnd two relatives have been arrested, and bailed in the Bum of 87,000 each. Great excite ment exists, bnt no fear of further violence is entertained. Statements prepared at the Treasury Department, show that the amount of silver dollars put into circulation from the mints. during the past three or four months is nearly double the amount similnrlv issued during the corresponding period lafct year, A cablegram irom says Prince Alexander has ordered civil nnd military authorities on the frontier of Bui gana and to maintain order in their respective districts. The populace on Dotn sides or tne i5nlknn are verv enthusi astic over the union between Bulgaria and Boumelin, and numbers of men have of fered to enter the volunteer service in sup port of the union.

The ladies are forming an ant society and making other preparations for the core of the sick nnd wounded soldiers in the event of hostilities being commenced. Attorney General O'Brien, of Xew Tork, decides that the State of Georgia is in default, and that the savings banks of that State are prohibited bv law from in vesting in any bonds issued by the State of Ueorgia. A special fronrCheyenue says: Work men representing all classes of labor held a secret meeting Sntnrday night, nnd Sun day morning a number of printed dodgers were distributed in the different parts of the citv and posted on the doors of all houses occupied by the Chinese, reading as follows: "All Chinamen found in the city of Chevenne after October 1 will be subjected to a coat of tar and feathers nnd ridden from the city on a rail. "Work- ingmen, the Chinese must The Ministerial Union of Philadelphia, has passed resolutions protesting against the action of the Postmaster General, in ordering letters to be delivered on Sunday, under tne immediate delivery system as an infraction of the Sabbath, not contemplated in the act under which the system is being organized, and appointed a commit tee to can upon the nnd the Postmaster General in relation to the mat ter. The Assistant Postmaster General has appointed the following fourth-class post masters: Kentucky Memphis Junction, J.

O. Franklin. Ohio Malnby, David Wilt; Chesnut Grove, George E. Turner; Ewington, William H. Turner; Lincoln, Mrs.

M. Walter; Kedney, Martm Logne; Levi E. Curtis; Eureka, Mrs. Bachael A. Gibson.

Michigan Lake View, John Q. Bale; Harbor Springs, Charles D. Hampton; Sandusky, Thomas Doyle; South Grand Blanc, Jos. A. Make-nan.

The place made vacant by the with drawal of Rosswell P. Flower on the Xew York State Democratic ticket is likely to be filled by Gen. Slocnm. It is said that Gov. Hill and a majority of the State Commit tee favor his appointment.

A CTJHIOIts poisoning case is under in vestigation at Vincenns, Indiana, Wm. laylor drank in frank Avery saloon. He complained to the barkeeper about the whisky. "A qnarrel followed and Taylor was put out. Soon afterward he went home and died in terrible agony, charging to the last that he had been poisoned bv Avery.

At the coroner's inquest a witness testified that Avery sent him to a drug store for poison a short time before the occurrence in the saloon. The jury returned a verdict that the deceased came to his death from poison administered by Avery, and he was put under arrest. A dispatch from Havana, Cuba, savs: Limbano Sarchez nnd Mango Gonzalez, the rebel lenders, were killed by the Spanish troops. Their bodies were captured to gether with their nrms and documents. THE MARKETS.

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2 if. .50 Oats White. at. in Pork Mess 9.75 bio.23 CHICAGO. BEEVES Choice to Prime Steers.

8.75 6.25 Good Shipping 5.00 of 5.50 Common to. A fin Hogs 3.75 at 4.10 Floub Fancy Red Winter 5.00 ig. 5.25 Prime tn Choice SnrlnK. 3.75 (u. A on Wheat No.

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2 Red 92 .93 Corn Mixed 41 i .42 Oats Mixed 24 .26 PoBK Mess 9.00 tf 9.2-5 CINCINNATI. Wheat No. 2 Red in 05 .95 Corn No. 2 47 Oath Mixca 27 .21 Rye Xo. 2 63 .5 Pork Mess.

9.00 9.25 DETROIT. Beef 4.7s H00H M.5II ((? 4.25 Sheep 3.25 3.75 Wheat No lWmte 91 .93 Corn No. 2 45 ,4 Oats No. 2 White .27 INDIANAPOLIS Wheat No. 2 Red.

.90 .92 Corn Mixed 43 .44 Oats No. 2 24 .26 EAST LIBERTY Cattle Best 5.50 6.00 Fair 5.00 rj 5.50 Common 4.00 4.50 HOOS 4.25 4.7S BHEEP 3.50 4.50 BUFFALO. Cattle s.75 6.25 Hoos 4.25 3 4.75 Sheep 8.W tja EEMIMSfJEXCES OF PUBLIC MEJT. BY BF.X: PF.P.LEY POOKE. Col.

John W. Forney retired from the editoi-ial chair of the Washington Chronicle at the close of 1870. few editors were better formed bv nature to' be popular socially and powerful professionally. A lino face, courteous bearing, ready susceptibilities, natural diction, and wide acquaintance adapted him to ornament and illustrate his work and his time. He had hud a long enthusiasm for public writing, and at heart lie had always been the friend of his whole country, and of the commu nity where lie happened to be.

Lan caster, Philadelphia, Washington these had always been under obligation to him. Had he not confounded the editorial and the oflice-holdiug relation. and been more faithful to serve than to direct his party, lie would have left a name without a diminutive tiualiti cation. His neighborly graces and kindness to young men will be long remembered, while the ingratitude of those who had used his paper and his power will make men mild to criticise his influence upon American journalism. president Liincoin usea to speak in parables, and he often, by telling story to the point, got rid of persistent applicants or chronic grnmblers.

On one occasion a gentleman was sent to him from Gen Butler to demonstrate that there were Union men and Union prisoners enough in the rebel capital to take the town at any time. He ad vised that Meade's army be employed to divert Lee w'hile Butler was sent to attack Richmond with a few thousand men. This reminded the President of a -story he once heard out in Illinois. lliere was a theological seminary a short distance from town, and a small stream had to be cr.ossed on a bridge to get at it. JLhe creek overflowed occasionally and carried the bridge awav, The theologians called a meeting to see if they could not find an architect who would build a permanent bridge one that would resist the flood and would not be swept awav every year.

One brother said he knew of such a man, and sent for him immediately. The builder arrived, and was asked if he could bridge the stream. He replied with great emphasis that he "could build a bridge to hell if paid enough." The theologians, highly indignant, immediately dismissed him from their presence and the brother who had introduced him was called upon to apologize for him. "I am sorry for the offense he gave you, brethren," said he, "but he is a good architect, and I really believe he could build a bridge to the place he spoke of, but I wouldn't be so sure of the abutment on the other side." So it was of the Unionists in Richmond. Lincoln believed Butler to be a very good officer, but he had some doubt about the other end of the story.

He wasn't so sure about the Union abutment in Richmond. A number of the citizens of Washington invited the President, the Cabinet, the Congress, the officers of the army and navy, and a score of journalists to enjoy an excursion down the Potomac on a bright May morning in 1870. There were some 800 persons on the steamer "Ladv of the Lake," and the arrangements were as perfect as the ingenuity of the most accomplished entertainers could make them. A card-room below afforded a favorite recreation to- many of the gentlemen, and grave legislators, officers of the civil service, and solid citizens contested many a pleasant game, and tables in lie saloons were also occupied by parties of ladies and gentlemen. Weber's most ravishing strains challenged the ardent dancers, and lanciers, quadrille, and galop followed each other, with but slight intermission, through the day and evening.

Xo stoppage was made, but on reaching Piney Point, ninety-two miles down the river, the steamer was turned homeward. The journey back, through sunset and moonlight, was greatly enjoyed. As the rays of the vanishing sun grew scft, many ladies and gentlemen climbed to the hurricane deck to enjoy the uninterrupted view of river and shore which that elevated position afforded, and many remained there until the moon was high in the heavens. The refreshment-room was opened early in the and the depleted tables wore replenished at short intervals throughout the day. At half-past one the President and his party were conducted to the table.

After removing the courses. Senator Hamlin arose and said: "Order reigns in the republic; the c'tizens of the capital are here en tertaining the Congress, the army and navy; Igive the health of the President of the United States." After this was drunk with enthusiastic cheers Senator Warner rose and said "We have had the President, with some al lusion to the army ana navy; 1 give you the ladies; without them we shouldn't have an army, navy, or Presi dent." Continued calls for Brooks, of aew lorki brought that gentleman to his feet, and he said: "Gentlemen, I give you the lady of the President of the United States." Attorney General Boar, responding for Mrs. tirant, said lhe President wife has a habit much like the President's, of having little to say and Hamlin said "he thought this was an example worthy to be followed in other branches of the Government. Secretary Cox volunteered a toast to the company who had given the enter tainment, lhe President, his Cabinet, and staff arose in graceful acknowledgment of this sentiment. General Sherman, being c'- for repeatedly, rose, and be.

1 attention had been so arpied with edible matters before him that he was not prepared to speak, and as there were more outside who wanted to follow his example, he would not keep them waiting, and the President and his party then withdrew. The excursionists reached the wharf shortly after ten o'clock, and the Congressmen who had enjoyed the day expressed their determination to vote liberal appropriations for the District of Columbia. A French Canadian Hotel. The house was new, and appeared clean and comfortable. The host was a French Canadian, who, to do him justice, tried to -do the best for the accommodation of his guests, but, unfortunately for the comfort of our party, his knowledge of hotel-keeping was limited.

The house was filled with summer boarders, which meant, in Canada, tribes of childien with their mammas and nurses. Xot a masculine was to be seen anywhere (they knew better). When the boarders descended to the dining-room with appetites that would have done ample justice to a good meal, they were appalled by the heterogeneous mixture of babies, liiwth-ers, and nurses who had possession of every table in the room. And when at last a space was cleared by one of the waiters for the quartette, it was to sit down to soiled table linen and the refuse of food left by the last relay of babies. Meanwhile' the respective mothers glared at the intruders, and passed audible remarks of a disagreeable nature anont the new arrivals.

The landlady followed her disgusted guests out of the dining-room, and apologetically 'explained matters by saying thev never had taken summer boarders before; but tliey were anxious to get their house paid for, and they thought it would help. "But, inon Dieu! we lose money all the time. We have thirty-five children in the house, the oldest onlv ten years old, and when tbey are not quaireling the nurses are." Agne- Fraser Sand ham, in Harper' tfaqazine. The Feet and the Sobleman. A young poet had written a most scurrilous poem, in which he had described and libeled not only the Empress, but also all the grand dukes and duchesses.

Some one, the Censor of the press, went and told the Empress. "The man had better be sent off to Siberia at once," he said; "it is not a case for delay." "Oh. no," said the Empress; "wait a little, but tell the man I desire to see him at o'clock to-morrow evening." When the poor man was told this, he felt as if his last hour was come, and that the Emperor (Alexander II) must intend himself to pro nounce a sentence of eternal exile. He went to the palace and was shown through all the grand state-rooms, one after another, without seeing anyone, till at last he arrived at a small, commonplace room at the end of them all, where there was a single table, with a lamp upon it, and hero he saw the Empress, the Emperor, and all the grand dukes and duchesses whom lie had mention in his poem. "How do yon do, sir?" said the Emperor.

"I hear you have written a most beautiful poem, and I have sent for you that von mar read it aloud to us yourself, and I have invited all the grand dukes and duchesses that they may have the pleasure of hearing you." Then the poor man prostrated himself at the Emperor's feet. "Send me to Siberia, sire," he said; "force me to become a soldier; only do not compel me to read that poem." "Oh, sir, yon are cruel to refuse me the pleasure, bnt yon will not be so nngallant as to refnse the Empress the pleasure of hearing your verses, and she will ask you And the Empress asked him. When he had finished she said "I do not think he will write any more verses about us again. He need not go to Si beria just yet" A nobleman had entered into a conspiracy against the Emperor, and was sentenced to Siberia. His eyes were bandaged, and he was put into a dark carriage, and for seven days and nights they traveled on and on, only stopping to take lood.

At last he felt they must have reached Siberia, and, in the utmost anguish, he perceived that the carriage stopped, and the bandage wa3 taken off his eyes, and he was in his own home He had been driven round and round St. Petersburg the whole time; bnt the fright quite cured him. Studies in Etissia. Composing Under Difficulties. In October.

1787. after his return to Vienna, Mozart produced his greatest opera, "Don Giovanni." As late as the night before the performance the overture had not been copied. Mozart wrote on until late into the night, and his wife could only keep him awake bv telling him the old fairy tales, such as he loved when a child at times he would break from laughter to tears, until, growing more and more weary, he feu asleep. At seven the next morning, tie arose and finished the score, the ink in some parts being scarcely dry when the copies were placed on the musicians' desks. The musicians had to play the overture at sight, but its beauties aroused the enthusiasm of both the players and the audience.

Mozart superintended all the rehearsals, and inspired the singers with his own ideas and feelings. Be taught the hero to dance a minuet, and when one of the singers failed to con-quor his score, Mozart altered it on the spot. At last the Emperor bestowed a court position on Mozart, but the ary was so meager it was less than $500 that it was of little help to him. while his duty, to compose dance-music for the court, was humiliating. Well could he reply, when asked his income by the tax-gatherer, "Too much for what I do; too little for what I could do." St.

Nicholas. Education at West Point. Adjutant General Drum, of the army, thinks that there is room for re form in the system of education at West Point. He would throw open the school to a larger number of students, and have only a picked number of them actually appointed into the army. He believes in giving a large number of students a military education, and then in sending them back to civil life, where they can be useful as military professors at the schools throughout the country in helping to keep up the various military organizations, and in-" case of an emergency could be relied upon for organizing and handling troops.

The present system at West Point has a tendency to make a boy over into a machine, and to give him false notions of his position in life. None of the boys there are taught any- things about their own. country. None of them come out of there with any I correct notions about the character of this Government. Their after-life in the army tends to make them creatures of routine, excessively timid and con servative.

All of the great Generals of the war were West Point graduates who had left the army and gone back into civil life. New York ivorld. A Mock Polar-Bear Hunt. The mock polar-bear hunt is a game among the Eskimo boys. A few lines will describe it.

One of the boys of the village gets a polar-bear robe, and. wrapping it around him after he is out among the ice-ham mocks about tne village, ne comes crawling along some sledge-path near the igloos, when he is discovered bv the dogs and surrounded. This is like ly to be very rough sport; for the boys take their spears and jab away at their brother the bear robe until you would think thev would break some of I his ribs; while the dogs, emboldened by these supposed brave advances, oftentimes take big bites of fur from the dangling edges of the robe. The mock bear rears up on his hind feet and growls in a very ferocious manner, until, worn ont at last with his hard work, and witn having His bead so tightly covered up with a heavy robe, i he finally falls over at some thrust of a spear and pretends fo expire. But the next' moment he crawls out from the robe, much to the disgust of the dogs, with their hopes of a final meal of bear flesh.

Lieutenant Frederick St. Nicholas. Too Good for a Clerk. Dry-Goods Merchant "So, sir, you tiimK you could learn to Become a salesman "Yes, sir." "Well, suppose you were waiting on that man and his wife over at the lace- counter. What would you do first?" "I should hold up the best piece of lace in the stock and ask the man if he didn't think it becoming to bis daugh ter stvie of beautv.

"Well, what then?" nothing. The woman would take care of the rest of it." "Young man, I don't want you for a clerk. I want you for a partner." Vhicago jsews. A Railroad Man's Views. Mr.

Joseph Eickson, the agent in Toronto, Canada, of the New York, West Shore and Buffalo Railroad Company, is well-known throughout the Dominion. He writes that for 6everal weeks his little civl was ill with bronchitis. He used different preparations and also had her treated by a physician, but without effect. Finally, he tried Bed Star Cough Cure, and before one Dome was zmished she was perfectly well. Traveller: "1 was a poor man once, remarked Gen.

Fremont to the late Sheriff Merritt, who served a writ on him at Nahant, "but now I owe A C.iKSECTirpT you lb of 22 has just majr- rJod wife Call. i widow vt 711. He evidently wanted a who knew bow to cook. fhiladclpMa Invalids' Hotel and Surgical Institute. This widely celebrated institution, located at Buffalo, N.

is organized with a full staff of eighteen experienced and Bkillful Physicians and Surgeons, constituting- the most complete organization of medical and surgical skill in America, for the treatment 01 un cnroDio aisu'usos, wnetlier requiring medical or surgical means for their cure. Marvelous Fucees has been achieved in the cure of all nasal, throat, and iung diseases, liver and kidney diseases, diseases of the digestive organs, bladder diseases, diseases peculiar to women, blood taints and diseases, rheumatism, neuraVia, nervous debility, paralysis, epilepsy iflts), (spermatorrhea, impotency, and kindred affections. Thousands are cured at their homes through eorresponJcncr1. The euro of the worst ruptures, pile tumors, varicocele; hydrocele, and strictures is guaranteed, with only a short residence at the institution. Send 10 cents in stamps for the invalids' Guide-Gook (liif n-hieb Rives all particulars.

Address, World's Dispensary Medical Association, liuffalo, X. V. An Insect-Destroyer. Travelers in Dalmatia some years ago notice large tracts of land covered by a wild tiower, near which not a sign of insect life was visible. The bloom was the pyrethrum, whose odor deals death to the lower forms of life, and whose powdered leaves form the basis of "insect powder." The seed of this nower has been distributed in the United States, and a Dalmatian has been growing it with great success in Stockton, Cal.

What is the rate of interest when distance lends enchantment to the ISoaton Uulletin. Dr. Pierce's "Pellets" cure siek and bilious headache, sour stomach, and all bilious attacks. Straight whiskies mako crooked roads. alt Kiver Advance.

Fob dyspepsia, indigestion, depression of spirits and general debility in their various forms, also a preservative against fever aud ague and other intermittent fevers, the 'Ferro-Phosphorated Elixir of Calisaya," mado by Caswell, Hazzard New York, and sold by is ut-sL luuiu. lor paueuid rccuveruig irom oiuer BicKness it lias no equal. Members of ConjrreES have a frank way anout tne in. rents Sijungs. War Memories, from members of both armies in the late conflict, are eiven in every issue of the Chicago Ledger, and all old soldiers are invited to contribute to this department.

Send the facts in vour own language of any incident you may re member, ana it will be put in shape to pub lish. The Ledger is iilled with Original stones, Humor, and will be found one of the most readable papers in-the country. Only $1.50 per year. 271 Franklin street. Sample copy two cents.

Please find enclosed two dollars for two bot tles of your Athlophoros. The bottle that I re ceived surpassed all expectation, aud I think it is all that you claim lor it as a cure ror neural gia ana rnenmausm. a. Sides, Aort AS ranch, in a. If afflicted with Sore Eyes, use Dr.

Isaac Thompson's Eye Water. Druggists sell iL'ioc Don't work your horses to death with poor axle grease the Frazer is tho onlv reliable make. DO NOT FORGET BITTZRS CURES AUDISEASQOFTRnl LIVER KIDNEYS STOMACH AND BOWELS. ALL DRUGGISTS priceIdollar. Cream Balm when applied info tho nostrils, will be absorbed, effectually elfanfririy the bead oi catarrhal vims, causiud healthy secretions.

It allays inflammation, protects the membrane from freh colds, completely heals the sores, and restores the senues of tatftte and smell. NOT A LTQriD OJt A few applications ro- lieva. A thorvufjh treat ment tetll cure. Agreeable I to iiso. Send for circular.

fid cantA at lru creistH or bv miiil. 43 I Mi us mi If flit fe )t3: m-im 2 fc I9 3 a. Price, 25 50 cts. and 1.00 per Bottle. SOLD BY ALL DRUGGISTS.

a. in 1 13 3 Dyspepsia, General DeMlity, Tauadice, Habitual Constipation, Liver Complaint, Sicfc Headache, Diseased Kid neya, Etc. It contains only the Purest Drugs, among Which may be enumerated F2ICIL7 ASS SASZ AXS BZ31IS3, KAHSSAZZ, BUCE9, EZHKA, IU. It cleanses the system thoroughly, and as a PUBIFIER OP THE BLOOD TJneqnaled- It is not an intoxicating beverage, nor can It be used as such, by reason of its Cathartic Properties. PRICKXiT ASH BITTERS CO.

Sole Proprietors, ST. IQUIS AND KANSAS CITY. ELY'S jATARRf- 1 Y'S pit HAY-FEVER ELY BKOTHEKS, Druggists. Owepo, N. Y.

Many a Lady is beautiful, all but her skin and nobody has ever told her how easy it is to put beauty on the skin. Beauty on the skin is Magnolia Balm. Favoritism is a bad thing', but Dr. Pleroe'a "Favorite deserves its name. It is a cer tain cure for those painful maladies and weaknesses which embitter the lives of so many women.

Of druggists. If you wish to keep your horse fat don't allow any man to get a lien on him. Cart freiztk ctKly. Itecaase a Aood rnn.fltnfinn bears abuse wonderfully, do not assume that a reckoning day will never come. Be sensible in your naDits, and use neither rum nor tobacco.

At the first symptom of dyspepsia, disorders of the sitin, kidneys, liver or blood, use promptly Dn. Walker's Califoh.ni a Vi.vroak BiTTKRs, the unrivaled purifier or the blood and renovator of the system, which is a certain euro. When Ignorance is bliss it is folly to ask tho landlady what she puts in the hash. important. When you Visit or leave New ToTk City, save Mzage f.xpressage ana uamage aire, ana stop at tho Grand Union Hotel, opposite Grand Central Depot Coo elegant rooms fitted tip at a cost of one million dollars, reduced to SI and upwards per day.

K'lropean plan, Klovator, Restaurant supplied with the best. Horse cabs, stage, and elevuted railroads to all depots. Families can live better for less money at the Grand Union than at any first-class hotel in the city. Tn vh (reolojfical formation does rock the cradle belong? 'umcrcille Joumui. Advocates of prohibition need have no fears of 'f iiickly Ash Bitters," as it is a medicine, and by reason of its cathartic properties cannot be used as a beverage.

It is manufactured from tho purest materials, aud acts directly on tho Liver, Kidneys, Stomach aud Bowels. As a blood puriiier it lias no equal. It is pleasant to tho taste, aud effective iu action. A capital crime well, kissing is about as good as any of them, if wo admit that kissing is a crime. Xnmtrvlllt Journal.

2.o. buys a pair of Stiffeners, which makes twice as long. Lyon's Patent Heel a boot or shoe hut The best cough medicine ti Filo's Cure for Consumption. Sold everywhere. 25c smpiorment.

aaarese r. w. kbam. Aaa. un Perry Davis Pain Killer TESIPwffi OPIUM I 111 RUT THIS OUT! ute I the uros.

Jne8viue. is. PATENTS Handbook mm mm a I Durelr veueta Learn here unci earn jtood pay. bitiiations FREE. R.

S. A A. P. I.Af:KF Patent AU'ya, Wuhtoffion, i. OAd tctire Man or Wommn In erefy count ta tell our loodi.

ftsJarv mlt. EfWUHln ad. ranee. Caovasiibf out-it Flit' Particular free. Btandard Silver-ware Co, Socten, Mna MORPHINE aod CHLORAL HABITS EASILY CURED-ItpOK FREE.

Dr. J.C.HofT man. etTersoii. Wisconsin ri It will onlv an near once. able remedy for 3 cure of baldness.

Never known to ai 1. Pre cure of baldn vents hair from lallinp. and cures a II scalp diseases. Prepared from natire herbs of Mexico. Ti- It.

One bottle sufficient Price 92 per bottle. Address isoac si. vv M. Air.MSTKO.Nti, Valparaiso, Ind. CUItS WHERE All EISE FAILS.

R. U. AWARE THAT lorillard's Climas Phg bearing a red tin tag that Lorlllard'i Rose line cut that trlllBrri-a Nsvt CMiBDlnas. and that Lorlllard'a NibIKlim tne best and cheapest, quality considered i Asents Wanted ro Lltfe and Deeds of R.EN'L Q.RANT Tt contains a full hiftorv of his noh1f and pvpnrfnt life. Introduction written bv Grant's Paator.

Hfv. Hp. Newman. CI. Hurr's work is indorsed bytirant'a most intimate friends.

Scud for extra terms to aeents. Address National Publisliinir CHICAGO, 111. SfM! ViHEGAEBiTTEES 101 Is the great Blood Purifier and Life-giving Principle; a G-ntle Purgative and Tonic; a perfect Renovator and Invigorator of the pyetem. Never before baa a medicine been comnonnd- ed wifsepfing the power of Vikesab Bitter to hen! the slrk. Send for medical book, free.

H. McDunald tlrus SSI Washington v. S5 tr itv -iu. 1 i and A MAI CANCER HOPS The BUYERS' GUIDE Is lasord Sept. and Blare lx, each ytmr.

pajrra, 8'a 11 Indies, vr 1th orer 3, BOO Ulnstratssns whole Picture Gallery. GIVES Wholesale Prices direct to consumer on all goods for personal or family sue. Tells how to order, and gives exact cost of everything yon use, rat, drinh, wear, or have fan with. These I.VVALIIABtE BOOKS contain Information gleaned from the markets of the world. We will mall a copy FREE to any ad dress npon receipt of 10 cts.

to defray expense of mailing. Let ns hear from yon. Respectfally( MONTGOMERY WARD CO. 887 dc 829 Wabash Avenue, CbJcaf 111. 1 ih5r.

j- TUC CHtlT FVf 1 I I bmim ret BbbWb I A TTVT I Rheumatism, uralgia, Sciatica, Lumbago, Backache, Headache, Toothache, or welling. Mprnfna. Bruises, Burn. Nrnll, Frost atites, 1WB ILL OTHER BODILY FA1N9 ASO ACIIK. Dcnlrserrrrvii.r.

FinCfcuUftUtttlfc Direction, la 11 LAiifriiam. THE CMAKI.ES A. VOCELKB CO. Or. tm 4.

TOUUJta CO.) Baltimore. C. S. Vniltlft UEM If yon wast to become Teleirrapn lUUnu mtff Operators, and be guttranieeo k.v.n. MALT BITTERS.

It win curs any case of Liver and Kidney troubles when properly lakeu. It is a perfect renovator and lnigorator. It cleanses tho ten of the poliononi humor tiiat develop in Liver, Kidney and Urinary diseases, carrying away all poisonous matter and re-storlnar the Blood 10 a healthy condition, enriching it, refreshing and invigorating llfind ana Body. It prevents the growth to Serious Illness of a Dangerous Class of Diseases that be sin in mere trivial ailments, and are too apt to be neglected as such THOr SANDS OF CASES ef the worst forms of these terrible diseases bare been quickly relieved and in a short time perfectlr cured by the use of Uopi Malt Bitters. Do not get Hops' and lTTalt Bitten coo.

founded with interior preparations of similar name. Take Nothing but Bops Malt Bisters if you want a sure Cure. HOPS HALT BITTERS CO, Detm.t, Mjcs. KaUbll-hcd 184. -4 Claims PROSECUTED WITHOUT FEE Unlets saeeeisfel.

Hilo B. Stems 1 Co. nrrrrtR! Washington, D. 0 Cleveland, O. Detroit, Mich.

Chicago, 111. SEND 20o In 2c stamps or monay order to SYRACUSE BOLT COMPANY, Syracuse, New York, and get by tetnra mail, prept'd, the neatest VIM E3 aver made. Opens VA Inches. Every MECHANIC. ieuu ought to have one.

fiHfiSMADEIHADAY I la iaiaDelibtrul einploymeat Eimy and proti table. Ko lfoc)kinTe Knitt.njr, BraJflinv, or pnviOg. Use ny kind of dota (nw or old), rags or yarn. A handsome Tiirkifih ICuc made witb 140 i I uinua nnu aW TVs wunu ui tavi trov waeui, DTAPI Mt' MAKER can oaetj fin. I LH ll on All Hf wtnaT inarhinpft.

ot TH TUT I by band. A wonderf ul invention. It nellHat aiiiiit Priff ftl.lMr. uiMtuairi. AaTntai Wauled, Sand stamp for circuLara, terms, and territory.

NO. HOiTT VVh SIS Ptat tU t-'kli $25 Reward. Wt will pay the above reward for any rase of Kliu-ru jit jam or NV uralia we can not cure. We can reliev. any cae of 14ihtlieria or Croup iiiatantly.

The J. K. (iarduor Army and Navy Liniment will relieve pain and doreiienf. anil remove an unnatural growth of bone or mn-cle on in or beast. Larye bo ft lea (I; aniall bottles r0 rents.

Will ret'uud the money or any failure. Korsa'e by all dnitrtrirfts. AKHV AND NAVV LINIMENT 92 94 LaSHlie SU. Chicago. Hk THE AN wro Haas 5 Too Wagon 8catra Ira Lcvtvt, 8ttl Barta, B' aal Tara Bmm asd Ba Bos, for 060 and JONES rr tb ft-f ai for fas FMe.

L1.I mcnrlf. (hi ntlfr and' JONCg OF IINCMAMTOhV Uiughaiulon, N.Y. sTa. JAKES BAGLKV, Mctloa foreman C. a Winkle, Ohio, bad aot slept tor over a year.

bJi mfferinr from Nearalla9wa to Tbree denes ATHLOPfiOROScun-d hitL. Neuralgia can always be quicklt cured by use et Athlopboroa. Ask your 4rwTtst for If you eaooot get It of blm do not try tomrtbing eiae, but order at once from ua. We will aend tt epr paid on receipt of price, 1.00 Vr bottle. ATHLOPHOROS 118 WaU BtHew Vrk- TT1 A VC! I TOU CAN MAKE NICK 1 JTA IO! WAGES AND GET PAY as yon go by sooda Nkeiiki.

in Kvcrv Kami! v. Nw, pleasant, delk'lou. saves money. Small and liKlit. Sells at 15 and 25c tn.

I.AKlbS can Sell Kant. Ai-nfa pnckHfies 23 eta. tiet tirat nales in your place. Sond post note or cash to Kev. J.F.

Mcaman. Noi wich.N. V. Treated and cured without the knife. took on treatment sent free.

Address POL. M.U..Aurora.KaneCo..ill. WHO IS UNACQUAINTED WITH THI CSOCRAPHY OP THIS COUNTRY, WILL BT CiamiNINa TMia MAP, THAT THE CHICAGO, ROCK ISLAND PACIFIC RAILWAY By rea9on of Its central position and close relation to all principal lines East ana est, at initial and terminal points, constitutes the most important mid-eontl- we; Dental link in that system ofthrousn transportation which invites and facili- tates travel and traffic between cities of the Atlantic and Pacific Coasts. It ia alao the favorite and best route to and from points East, Northeast ana Southeast, and corresponding? points est. Northwest and Southwest.

The Roclc Island system includes in its main line and branches, Chicair, Joliet, Ottawa, La Salle, Peoria, Geneseo, Molina and Roclc Island, in Illinois: Davenport, Muscatine, Washington, Fairfield, Ottumwa. Oskaloosa, West Liberty, Iowa City, Des Moinea, Indianola, Winterset, Atlantic KnoxviUe. Audubon, Harlan, Guthrie Centre and Council Bluffs, in Iowa; Gallatin, Trenton, Cameron and Kansas City, in Missouri Leavenworth and Atchison, tn Kansas; Albert Lea, Minneapolis and St. Paul, in Minnesota; Watertown in Dakota, and hundreds of intermediate cities, towns, vill agree and stations. THE GREAT ROCK ISLAND ROUTE Guarantees Its patrons that sense of personal security afforded by a solid, thoroughly ballasted road-bed; smooth tracks of continuous steel rail; substantially built culverts and bridges; rolling stock as near perfection aa human skill can make it; the safety appliances of patent buffers, platforms and air-brakes; and that exacting discipline which governs the practical operation of all its trains.

Other specialties of this route are Transfers at all connecting points in Union Depots, and the unsurpassed comforts and luxuries of its Passenger Equipment. The Fast Express Trains between Chicago and the Missouri River are composed of well ventilated, finely upholstered Day Coaches, Magnificent Pullman Palace Sleepers of the latest design, and sumptuous Dining Cars, in which elaborately cooked meals are leisurely eaten, "good Digestion, waiting on Appetite, And Health on both." Between Chicago and City and Atchison, are also run the Celebrated Reclining Chair Cars. THE FAMOUS ALBERT LEA ROUTE Is the direct and favorite line between Chicago and Minneapolis and St. Paul, where connections are made in Union Depots for all points in the Territories and British Provinces. Over this route, Fast Express Trains are run to' tho watering nlaces.

summer resovtA rirTnrmm lrAiit.ioa himHntr finn ing grounds of Iowa and Minnesota. It is also the most desirable route to tha rich wheat fields and pastoral lands of interior Dakota. Still another DIRECT LIME. via. Sanunt nH 7nlralria.

Vina kMn niunuiH between Newport News, Richmond, Cincinnati. Indianapolis, and Lafayette and Council Bluffs, Kansas City, Minneapolis and St. Paul and Intermediate points. For detailed information see Maps and Folders, obtainable, as well aa Tickets, at ail principal Ticket Offices In the United States and Canada: or by addressing R. R.

CABLE. President and General Manager, Chicago. Men Think they know all about Mustang Liniment. Few do. Not to know is not to have.

E. ST. JOHN. Central Ticket and Fastenger Agent, Hi BeMUfully Iliaatniea LtelefM Banc I and Dacu Covtt SO Miorsrf" fssakoa pisttv. iJluftraUsOiii u4 prim of Hts.

Helmets, Cat. Pamrbaa. Baits Drum Mu Outfit. em porta. Plum.

Ecaaulrttm. Shoultfar Knots. G14 Cord and Ucm, vuiiOB. jrosmnti. asaa au rroca-tioa Plan aod BaoiMta, Cap Laaoat, etc Mail frat.

LYON ft hIaLY, Chicago I SI65 GASH FOR 30 OJfLY: Will buy New Upriht or Sonar Boxsd sad oa cat. Stool sua cover extra. REEK'S TEMPLE OF MUSIC. 136 State N. T.

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