The Weekly News-Democrat from Emporia, Kansas • Page 1

I I till .131 i ESTABLISHED IN 1857. EMPORIA, KANSAS, THURSDAY, APRIX 30, 1885. An Emporia hardware firm occupies orer one-half acre ot flooring. Eastern people are said to be pouring into Kansas at the rate of 1,500 a day. The age of the elm, the moat numerous ef Kansas trees, trom 800 to COO years.

The new poetofflce building at Clncln. natl was erected at an expense ot 875,806 60. Qen. McCalla with one thousand men marched Into the city of Panama, and then marched out sgain. Real estate business in Emporia has bad an almost phenomenal Increase within the last few days.

The school property of the United Slates Is valued at 193,000,000, of which 180,000,000 Is la the north. The stone work for the soldiers' home at Leavenworth has been let to Evans Sinker, a Topeka firm, for $29,088. Hutchison waats to vote $15,000 for a bridge across the Arkansas at that place. A good bridge wonld be a good scheme. Why not organise a city improvemaot society In Emporia? We have a beautl.

fal city bow, but It can be made more beautiful. The Leibfrted case is circulating among the New Orleans dailies. They aak In the interest of science that the case be investigated. It seems as if it would not be necessary this spring for the. wealthy to "hie themselves away to the sea coast" to en-Joy the cool breezes.

It is said that M. Ferry, the fallen French premier, is now making speeches in the rural districts, aad his return to power Is among the possibilities of the future. Cincinnati followed the example of Emporia and on Arbor Day turned out in a great procession to plant trees. It didn't plant any more trees than Empo ria did, either. Washington city is to have asphalt walks.

One would naturally think some thing more substantial would be needed In the capital city. The office seekers will soon wear out an asphalt walk. Atchison Champion: Arbor day was observed in Nebraska on Wednesday for the eleventh time. Many trees were planted, and there was not in all Nebraska a crank kick about It Borne dangerous three story houses In the city of New York have been condemned and will immediately bstoro down. The leeson of a few days ago served its purpose.

The average Democrat may now be tound on the street talking reform and saying "Oh, L.rd, I thank Thee that I am not as these RspubJIcaus are.1 the Pharisee of to-day. He Is Tribune: It would appear that the administration being unable to find any rascals to turn out, has set itself to the task ot turning a few in. Thus another reform idol Is smashed. It may look like Gladstone was afraid to fight Russia and there is no doubt that he is endeavoring to avoid it. Should he be compelled to fight, however, he may make the Russian bear take to the wilds of Siberia.

A bill has recently been introduced Into the Pennsylvania legislature to put a sort of "local option" on skating rinks. That ia, it is optional with the rink whether it will collapse or pay into the city treasury an annual tax of $1,000. Mott, the Kansas City humbug and spiritualist. Is now on trial for obtaining money under false pretenses. He will probably be asked to give a seance In court.

This will perhaps be the first time In history that spirits were sum mooed to court. In tne cities ot the first class in the United Stales 12,710 teachers are em ployed. Of thia number are male and 11,540 are female teachers. It ap pears that the educational lutcrists of the nation are rapidly and surely pass ing into the hands of the fair sex. McCullough the actor, la said to be in very critical condition.

He wanders about the streets ol New York and ini aglnea himself in Cincinnati or Chicago. As a well known Irish writer said, "he seems to be dying atop." Vigorous act Ing and the mental alrain accompanying it, seems to hae undermined his reason. Tennyson has written a little poem of three elaozrs upon the English navy The thought is that should old England fall it will be through neglect to her once proud nayy. The poem doea not contai a very lively or boastful spirit and hence the severe criticism of the press. It however, all that could be expected of the poet laureate under the present criti cal condition of the English government GJtAXra BIRTHDAY.

From Monday's Dally. The life of man, like other comnra. hensible things is subject to mearre. As the year, the unit measure of man'a life, rolls round, it, like a magnet, fastens to tne cnaracter, the actions and thoughts of the Individual. Happy he who has lived three score years and three, a hero in every encounter, the rescuer ef a nation, the liberator of race, the patient.

nrm and determined conqueror. Ulysses S. Grant. The nation doea well to make a boll- day the birthday of him who in ao many Daiues nas carried the stars and stripes on to victory. To-day thousands of boom ing cannon will bear witness to the national esteem of the greatest general ot the age.

Bronchi so near the dark doorwav of death the people, have again learned to appreciate him as thsy had not done since the close ol the civil struggle, when brother took up arms against brother, when the nation was divided against itself and wonld alien had it not been for such diligent and thoughtful men as Gen. Grant. Great as a military chieftain a nation haa done him honor, but irreatar aa a moral and upright citizen, the people have learned to reverence him. His nsme is not only associated with the firing of cunnon and military display. but in the more quiet, common walka of life.

There is no period in his life which is not to be lavorably mentioned. Though not perfect, It ta one of the best examples of the possibilities of the American youth. His life proves that lie nation shall not louk, when some great work is watting to be done, to the wealthy circles or the populous cities for men of ability and power. It teaches the reward of diligent, conscientious endeavor to de well that which we find to do. Losing apparently all aight of stir, and caring only for the accomplishment ot the task before him, General Grant has climbed to the highest pinacle ot fume, and won a reverence in the hearts of his countrymen worth a thousand times all the wealth of the Vanderbilta.

Grant's Illness and hla near approach to death, has caused the republication of his manly achievements, the recounting ot the hundreds of little incidents tl at haye characterized his honesty, his magna nimity and his greatness. Germany gave Bismarck on bis birthday, more money than we suppose Gen. Grant will receive, but it could not love him more He is still the greatest living hero, and we trust he may be lor years. Should disease call him from the people that ad. mire and love him be can now have the staiisfacilon of knowing, though another birthday rnsy not find him among the living, that Ilekhull live In norjetuul story Who avuj tho lost hope ot mankind." WORDS FITLY SPOKEN.

From the Memphis Daily Appeal we take the foils wing: There can be nothing more mischiev ous than the attempt that la being made by some of the newspapers In this state to keep alive the Area of political pro scription and hate. There is nothing in passing events to justify it, nothing that wul furnish even a decent pretext tor it. There are no elections near at hand, nor are there any burning ques tions at all before the public tojustify in the least degree nnvthing like Dolitical agitation. What is moat needed at this moment in Tennessee ia a unanimous support by the press of the tangible and solid projects that are afloat tor the benefit of the people, such aa immigration, the opening of mines and the establishment of manufactories and workshops. The material progress of the state should nave the support and countenance ot every man in it, and everything that looks like the fomenting ot political malice, hate and discontentment should be frowned down.

Let us have peace ana wun it prosperity. This is not bad adyice far the Kansas press. It is almost impossible to elimi nate the occasional expression of politi cal feeling from the editorial columns, and even it it were possible it might not be advisable. Occasional short and pungent articles may not be objectiona ble, but the continued political discus. sion participated in by certain papers of this state is becoming very tiresome.

This continuous hammering at the law. the ridiculing of one paper by another, railing at the law, etc haa a tendency to displace the public confidence in the press. The people want reading matter that is either entertaining or beneficial. They want the orchestra to play a new tune if they haye one, or at least give the old one a rest. There will be plenty of time for politi cal discussion when the campaign opens up.

just now important industrial and sanatary questions are knocking at the editorial sanctum for a hearing. We trust our belligerent friends will beat their aworda into plow-ahears, mining tools, and other industrial implements. The words of the Appeal are fitly and timely spoken, and we commend them to our brethren. THE 8TJBBENDEB OF LESS. The Topeka celebration ot General Grant's birthday waa a grand success in every particular, and the report of it In the Commonwealth occupies nine col nmns.

There were a number of eloquent speeches And two or three original poems. We take the following stanza from a poem by Gapt, Knight: "And while the races of mankind endure. Let bi great eaamiile ataml, son ol ever? land To keep the soldier Urm, tbe statesman pure, 'Til in all landa. and thro' all human "lory. Toe path ofdutr be the way to glory." MISSOURI CATTLE QUARAN TINED.

Governor Martin yesterday issued the following quarantine proclamation: Stats, of Kax; as, Executive Department, Topeka, April 28, 1885. Whereas, On the 15th day of April. D. 1885, a proclamation was issued by the executive ef the stile of Kansas, establishing a Quarantine against the intro duction into tne stute ot all -animals of the bovine species coming trom the following named places, to-wit: All of the state ot Connecticut, all of that portion of New York lying south of the north line of the state ot Connecticut, all of Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, District or Virgin ia, West Virginia, Ohio. Illinois, Ken-lucky, Tennessee, and the conuties of Callaway, Boone, Audrain and Montgomery, in the state of Missouri, unless all such cattle are quarantined at the poiut or locality of introduction into the state for a period of ninety days, and retained there until they shall receive a certificate of hellh, aigned by the state veterinarian oi ivansas; ana Whereas, The authorities of tho state of Missouri have, since the date ot the proclamation aforesaid, adopted no adequate incisures for stamping out said dtsetse, and there is serious danger that it may spread to other counties; and Whereas, The livestock sanitary commission of the state of Kansas'has recommended the establishment ol a quarantine againtt the Introduction of all animals ot the bovine species coming from acv part ol the state ot Missouri, A'vw, therefore, Joun A.

Mabtdi, Uovernor or ivansas, do hereby, in accordance with authority vested in me by the laws ot Kansas declare and establish a quarantine against the introduction ot all animals ol the bovine species trom the state of Missouri, unless all such cattle are quarantined at the point of introduction tor a period or ninety days, and retained there until they shall re ceive a certificate of health signed by the btate Veterinarian of Kansas; and further, that all rattle coming into Kan sas trom the above named localities be required to enter the state at Atchison, Leivenwortb, Kansas City and Fort Scott. The Live Stock Sanitary Commission and the State Veterinarian are directed to see that the quarantine thus ordered and establiehed is entorced. In testimony whereof, I have hereunto subscribed my name, and caused to da 'fixed the great seal of tbe state. Done at Topeka, this 23ih day of April, A. 1885, and of tbe Independence of tne United states the one hundred and ninth, ami of the slate the twenty-fifth year.

SeaLJ so. A. Martin, E. P. Allen, Governor.

Secretary of State. April is a red letter month in the lire of General Grant. his birthday anniversary comes on the 27ib, the first nine days are anniversaries ot great historical eventa, with all of which Grant is directly connected. April 1,1805, Grsnt turned Lee's right at Five Forks; April 2d, he assaulted and carried the lines at Petersburg; April 3d, entered Petersburg and Richmond April 6, 18(12, the battle or Shlloh opened; April 7lh, Grant drove the rebels Trom the field April 8, 1805, he had thrown his cavalry across Lee's line of retreat, and April Olh Lee's army surrendered. Tbe commander of the American forces when he marched out of the city of Panama left with the understanding that the rebels would remain quiet and not barricade the streets.

The withdrawal the American troops seems to have caused the loss of American prestige, The rebels called our soldiers cowards, and Also Puree immediately began barricading the streets again. In these warlike times the American forces should act with great caution. While it would not be bo to unnecessarily stir the French consul at Panama, yet the influence of the United States must be maintained Our troops have pierced the ranks of the Mexican army in her own capital, their val is known to every nation and the little handiul of Columbia rebels should be made to rec ognize the same. General McCalla should re occupy Panama and again take charge of the city until American prop erty ia eutirely secure. The Liebtreld case has awakened an Interest throughout the entire west.

A knowledge of his condition as reported here haa become the property ot tbe public press. It has been heralded far and near over the telegraph wires of the As sociated press, so that there are believers and disbelievers of this remarkable case in almost every city and town. It be haa ability to distinguish white from black that knowledge nflisl come through one of the five senses or else it is a sort ot mind reading. There are remarkable cases recorded ol the sense of touch, but none have ever been called to our notice so remarkable as this one. Students of mental philosophy have endeavored to explain some strange and phenomenal Incidents ol man, but few have been more remarkable or more puzstlng than thia case of Mr.

Leibfrted if it be true. One physician has suggested that Mr. Lelbfriad may be able to see and hear and yet not be conscious of the fact. Thia may be possible, yet It is contrary to paycnologtcal teaching Cooaciousaeas la supposed to underlie all the mental faculties, and without consciousness the mind will fail to per lorm its lunctions. The case is a mys terious one, and the public Interest will continue until its truthfulness Is estab.

liahed or it mystery unraveled. AN INTERESTING PAMPHLET. One or the most interesting pamphlets ever published has just been distributed from the educational department at Washington, under direction of the interior department. The pamphlet Is en titled "Panting Trees In School Grounds and the Celebration of Arbor Day." The Information contained in this little gem of a book is most valuable and interesting. It not only gives all the statistics attainable in reterence to forestry in the United States, but it gives a history of tree planting, the origin of Arbor Day and directions for its celebration.

It also gives valuable information as to the "how" and "when" of tree planting. The value of tree planting will be most clearly realized when the reader learns that of the 9,749,333 acres of woodland standing in 1870 there are at present not more than 4,000,000 acres remaining, showing a decrease of about 6,000,000 acres. It has now reached that point at which the planting of forests should equal the consumption. If the decrease during the next ten years should be as great as that ot the last decade, there would not be an acre of forest trees standing in the United States. For tunately, however, the general desire to plant trees has found an impetus in the creation ot an Arbor Day.

Arbor day will become one of the in amotions of the country in which our girls and boys will take an eager share and genuine pleasure, and thus gain a liking for trees that will never be effaced. On the Arbor day ever issued, which was ten years ago in the state of Nebraska, over 12,0000.000 treea were planted. The recent spring floods in some of our eastern states, increasingly and now alarmingly destructive, are calling pub lie attention to the cause and the rem edy. This report tells as that the de- nundatlon of the hills and bluffs about the sources of the streams is the cause of these freshets, and thai the remedy can only come through the rapid reforesting of these lands. The Arbor Dsy will do great good in this direction, and enlightened public sentiment is a better guardian of our forests than the national police." European nations exercise the great est care for their forests.

Germany has over 20.000,000 acres. Tbe Income from these forests is $14,000,000, while the expenses are only $7,500,000, and yet by proper csre the forests are being in creased and improved in every prov ince. France to-day has more acres of forest treea than the United States. The Interior department has acted isely In issuing its Arbor Day pam phlet and no doubt will succeed In awakening in all sound-minded people an increased liking for tree planting and more reverence for Arbor Day. One suggestion made by Mr.

Eaton, commissioner of education, is of the greatest practical value to Emporia and other Kansas towns. Notwithstanding the necessity of adding beauty and com fort to our homes and city walks by means of tree planting, public attention is diverted somewhat by the press of business matters. In order to overcome this neglect it is suggested that "City Improvement Societies be organized." The object of such societies shall bo to improve and orna ment the streets and public grounds of tbe city by planting and cultivating trees, establishing and protecting grass- plats snd borders in the avenues and doing whatever may tend to improve the city as a place of residence. The pam phlet contains the plana of organization and a model constitution for such or ganizations. This latter matter we deem worthy or consideration, and commend it to the home-loving people of our thriving city.

Tribune: The annual destruction by forest fires has begun early this year. In New Jersey several hundred acres of valuable timber have been burned this wetk, anJ the fires are not yet out. New York has already suffered from such fires along the Hudson river district. The yearly loss from fires in the Adirundacks is enormous. It is not alone in tbe destruction of timber that forest Area are to be deplored, but in the effect on tbe water supply.

Tbe scheme of legislation to regulate and control tbe forests in this stito, as proposed by the commission whose bills are now before the assembly, would go far to check this great evil. But the matter has re ceived shs'iieful treatment by the legis lature. An applicant ror tbe Reading post-office in New York has gone Insane on account of tbe delay in receiving the appointment. It seems that the Demo- critic desire for office can neither be described nor painted. The next thing in the line of an eleemosynary Institu tion will be tbe establishment ot a home for disappointed office seekers.

Newspapers of To-day. People generally, and even those who may be termed steady readers and close observers, have bat a faint conception of the magnitude and influence the press of wis country nas attained, rroai a careful examination of the advance pages of tne x33o eamon oi tne American News paper Directory, issued May 1, by Geo. P. Rowell Co. of New York, it appears that there are 14,147 newspapers and periodicals published in the United 8 tales and Canada; of these the United States haa 12.873, an average of one paper lor every 3,867 persons.

In 1884 the total number of newa. papers was less by 823 than at present, and while the gain this year la not so marked as in some previous years, it Is still considerable. Kansas shews tbe greatest increase, the number being 78. while Illinois follows, with a gain or 77. It is curious to notice that New York, the scene of so much political activitv during the laat campaign, should have only about one-third as many new papers as the state of Pennsylvania.

As an in dex to the comparative growth and proe- pemy oi Kinereni sections el the conn. try. especially tbe territories, the number of new papers forma an interesting study, and may well occupy the attention or me carious. Mew York Mortality. Xicw lost, April 28.

There has been 400 deaths among the children of this city from measles since January 1. A Dmga-tst's Starr. Mr. Isaac C. Chanman.

drniriHat. burg, N. Yn writes as: "I have for the past ten years sold several gross of Dr William iiall'a Balsam for the 1 can say or it what I cannot say of aav other medicine. I have never heard a customer apeak or it but to praise ita virtues in the nigbeat manner. I hm recommended it in a great manv cases of Whooping with tha hinnlMt effects.

I hsvensed it in my own family ia i act, aiwava nave a bottle in the medicine closet 'ready, for The Great Story Well Told. The outward appearance of Lee and Grant exhibited a marked contrast. The former waa in full uniform, and he wore embroidered gauntlets and tbe burnished sword which the stale of Virginia presented to him. On the other hand, Grant waa in undress uniform, and he had neither nor gloves. One of Grant's staff was profoundly impressed by this singular contrast, and could not retrain trom ibterrogatlng Col.

Marshall. "How is it, Colonel," be said, "that you and your chiefs are so finely equip ped, while we Dear the evidences so plainly of a hard aad rough encounter on the road. "That is easily explained." replied the Colonel. "A day or two ago Sheridan came suddenly upon as, and forced us to saennce eur headquarter train. Aa we could save but one suit of clothes.

escb of us selected the best suit that we had and that accounts for the difler- ence of appearance." The allusion to Sheridan's raid caused a little merriment, and. trom the one side at least, served to dispel much of the seriousness of tne occasion. Gen. Grant joined in the good humor of tbe moment, aad, to explan the absence oi sword, slated that, when he started for Farmvllle two day before, he had been riding around in camp without a sword since then he had not visited his own headquarters, and was consequently without his side-arms. All explanations and apologies being ended, tne two commanders settled themselves down to business.

Lee was stately, graves and perhaps formal he could not avoid being what by nature he waa. Urant, although the victor, was somewhat embarrassed, his manner was simple, bis voice reassuring, mila, but unmistakable in its firmness. One would have never mistrusted that they were discussing the surrender of an army. Uen Grant bad not Personally met Gen. Lee since the two were in Mexico together the latter then on the staff of Scott, the former a subaltern.

The con versation naturally hinged at first upon tbe old recollections, and continued for about five minutes on the aame line of thought. Then there was a slight pause, wmch was Droxen by Uen. JLee, who said "I asked to see you. General, to find out upon what terms you would receive tbe surrender ot my army Gen. Grant thought a moment and re plied: "My terms are these: All of ficers and men must become prisoners of war, giving up of course all weapons.

munitions and supplies. 15 ut a parole win be accepted binding otneers and men to go to their homes and remain there until exchanged or released by proper Lee responded to this with a remark not particularly pertinent to the occa sion, whereupon Grant continued, ask ing: "Do I unders'jind Gen. Lee that you accept these terms?" "Yes," replied Lee, faltering. "If you will put them in writing, I will put my signature to them." Uen. Urant, without saying more, again took a seat at the table, and wrote the following "Appomattox Coort Houoe, Va, Ann.

0. I860. Ubxebal: In accord ance with tne substance oi my letter to vou of the bib. propose to receive the surrender of the army of Northern Virginia on the following terms, to-wit Rolls ot all the officers and men to be made in duplicate, one copy to be given to an officer to be designated by me, the other to be retained by such officer or officers as you may designate. The of ficers to give their ludividuat paroles not to take up arms against the govern ment of the United states until properly exchanged, and each company or regi mental commander to sign a like" parole tor the men ot their commands.

The arms, artillery and public property to be parcked and stacked, and turned over to the officers appointed by me to re ceive them. This will not embrace the side arms of the officers, nor their pri vate horses or baggage, Ylua done. each of the officers and men will not be allowed to return to his home, not to be distured by United States authorities so long as they observe their paroles and the laws in force where they reside. U. 8.

Grant. Lieutenant General, "Gen. R. E. Lee." It was noticed by those that were pre- sent that, while Urant was penning these words, he chanced to look up, and his eyes fell upon the bright glitter of Gen Lee's sword, lie paused lor a moment, his mind conceived a new thought, and be inserted in the document the provi-sion "that this will not embrace the side arms of the officers, nor their pri vste horses or bsggage." It must be remembered that uen.

Lee bad verbally accepted the terms ot eur render without tniB provision, and of course he expected, aa was highly pro per to surrender bis sword to the victor, Grant's magnanimity, however, again got the best ot him. Tbe wish was far thest from his hart to humiliate even his enemy. In accordance with this wish Gen. Grant made no demand for Gen Lee's sword and no tender of it was of fered. Gen.

Lee put on bis spectacles to read what Grant bad written, tie was touch- ed by the clemency of the victorious commander, and. on laying down tbe paper, said simply, in a husky tone of voice, "Magnanimous, General." liut be essayed to gain a lew points and remarked "The horses of mv cavalry and artil lery. General, are the properly of the soldiers. It is, I hope, within the terms that they shall retain their property It is not within the terms," replied Grant. Lee glanced at the paper again and said: "No, you are right.

The terms do not allow it." "And now," said Grant, "I believe the war is ever, and that the surrender of this army will be followed soon by that of all the others. I know that tbe men, and, indeed the whole South, are impoverished. I will not change the terms ol the surrender. Gen. Lee, but I will instruct my officers who receive the paroles to allow the cavalry and artillerymen to retain their horses and- take them home to work their little farms." "Such an act on your part.

General, replied Lee, "will have tbe best effect in the South." He then sat down, and wrote out the following letter: II KADQ CARTERS ARMY OP NORTHERN Virginia. Aprip 9. 18C5. General: I received your letter of this date contain ing the terms of the surrender of the army of Northern Virginia as proposed by you. As they are substantially the same as those expressed in your letter ot the 8th they are accepted.

I will proceed to designate the proper officers to carry tne stipulation into enect. it lee, uenerai" "Lieut. Gen. U.S. Grant." While duplicates of the two letters were being made, the Union Generals present were severally presented to Gen.

Lee. They were received rather coldly, out yet courteously. fending the signing of tbe formal papers. Gen Lee stated that his men were starving, and requested Gen. Grant to provide rations tor them.

Grant in quired how many rations were wanted. Lee could not answer the question, for tne reason tnat ne nan no idea of his own strength. "Will 25.000 rations suffice?" asked Grant. "I think it will, "replied Lee: and that number he received. Before the Confederates gave up their guns they were feed by their enemies, ne papers were now signed.

A few more words were exchanged, the two commanders shook hands, and Lee went to tne verandah. The nlon officers fol lowed and saluted him. One moment more the military chieftain of th South ern Confederacy bad mounted his horse ana was gone ne and his whole army prisoners oi war. As he came within his own lines the soldiers crowded around him. With tears in his eyes he confronted them "Men," he said, "we have fought through the war together.

I have done the beat I could for yon." Gen. Grant returned to his headquarters, where the firing of salutes wel. corned him. He gave orders to have it stopped. "The war is over," be said "the rebels are our countrymen again, and the best sign of rejoicing after the vlctorv will be to abstain from all demonstrations tne neid." aa dismounted by the roadsid.

sat uown on a atone, ana ailed lor pencil and paper. An aide-de-camr offered him his order-book, taking which he wrote: "Hon. M. Stanton. Secretarv War, Washington: Gen.

Lee surrender ed the army of Northern Virginia this afternoon on terms proposed by myself. The accompanying additional correspondence will show the condition fully. s. urant, Lieutenant uenerai." Boise of the State Board of Fardoaa. The following rules have been adopted by the board.

of pardons and approved by Gov. Martin 1. All applications for pardon or com mutation ot sentence should be made in writing and addressed to the governor. a. Lvery application should be ac companied by proof that notice "has been given tor two weeks of such appli cation for pardon, by publishing said notice in a newspaper printed in the county where the conyiction was had.

which notice shall state the name of the applicant, the time when the application will be made, and the offense of which he was convicted and in case no news paper is published in such county, then the said notice may be giyen by posting the same at the court house door of said county two weeks before such applica tion." (revised Diatutes, chapter 73, section 1 Without such notice no pardon can be granted. 3. While no evidence or any nature whatsoever will be rejected which will enlighten the minds of the board, it is yet recommenaea tnat tne roiiowing rules be observed in the production of evidence: 1. All petitions for pardon should set forth the offlense tor which the applicant was convicted, the court before which he was convicted, the date of his conviction, the date of sentence, the substance of the sentence in full, and the reasons, considerations and tacts on which the application is based; also the character and habits of the person prior to his arrest. 2.

It is earnestly recommended that, if possible, a full statement be forwarded. made by tbe judge who presided at tne trial, and the attorney wno prosecuted, together with their recommendations. 3. it judgment was pronounced on a plea of guilty, and no evidence heard on the trial of the case, a copy of the indictment or information should be furnished, so that the precise nature of the offense may be understood. 4.

In applications based upon the grounds of a mis-trial, or improper con viction, the allegations should be sus tained by such reasons and evidence as would have been a good ground for a new trial; and in applications based upon the ground ot newly diacoverd evidence, the evidence should be such as would in all probability, have produced an acquittal on a second trial. 5. It the offense was committed in a county different from that in which the trial occurred, there should be recommendations from officers and citizens of the county in which the offense was committed. 6. If possible, the recommendations of the prosecuting witness or witnesses, as well as that of as many of the jurors as can be obtained, should also accomrxkny the application.

7. while verbal statements win nave respectful hearing, it is earnest.y requested that all statements be made in writing, and properly signed, that they may be made part of the record in tne case. 4. All persons have the right, and are specially requested to present such evidence in writing as they wish to present, to procure any pardon, or defeat any application thereof; and the luiiest information is desired relative to all ap plications for executive clemency. 5 The regular meetings oi me uoaiu will be held at Topeka, on tbe second Tuesday of January, April, July, and October; and no application for pardon which shall not have been prepsented within tbe first five days' session of the board, will be considered until tbe next regular meeting.

The Commonwealth advertises for some one to take the contract ot killing the email pox liar who has1 been infesting that city; We hope to hear by tbe telegraph re port that ere long the American eagle will again be screaming about the streets of Panama. Great preparations are being made for Decoration Day throughout every state in the union. Decoration Day in Kansas is a legal holiday. From the telegraphic news in reference to European negotiations one would be inclined to doubt the veracity of the people across the Atlantic, The Prince of Wales has returned from his invasion of the Emerald Isle. He succeeded in capturing the good will of a large number of the Irishmen, but whether he completely subdued that people remains a question of the future.

The English cabinet aie discussing the Afghan question in London. Meanwhile Gan. Komerolf is endeavoring to settle the difficulty between the two countries by making military roads to Herat and establishing inpregnable fortifications. The roller skating fever continues to increase. It-has reached its worst lorm in New York.

Yesterday aa a house was on fire on Ely street a half clad woman rushed from the burning build ing hugging to ber breast a pair oi roller skates. Russia has a (great advantage oyer England in her negotiation. The czar and his advisers go on in their war preparations unimpeded, while the English people lose much time over such Russian names as Wassisgonrbska, etc. Champion: Tbe temperance people will regret to learn that, according to the Rev. John Ward, who was tho vicai at Stratford-on-Avon forty-six years after Shakspeare's death, the Immortal bard died frova a fever caused by drinking too much wine with Ben Jonson, who came down to Stratford to visit him.

THE BARTHOLDI STATUE. There ia scarcely an American who baa not heard of this great statue of "Liberty Enlightening the World." It has been spoken and written about tor several yean. As this valuable present to the United Btatea will soon be placed upon the pedestal being erected tor In in the harbor of New York the following facts concerning this new wonder of the world will be of general interest The statue which is now being loaded on the French transport I sere for shipment to this country, is the largest statue In the world. Some idea ot its magnitude may be obtained from the fact that forty persona found standing room with, in the head. A six foot man standing on the level ot the lips only just reached the eyeb row.

While workmen were employed on the crown of her head they seemed to be making a huge sugar cal- droo, and they Jumped with ease in and out the tip ot the nose. Fifteen people might sit round the flame of the torch, which elevation can be reached by a spiral staircase within the outstretched aim. The London Daily News, in speaking of it, says: "It is out and away the largest statue of modern times. The Colossus ot Rhodes waa nothing to it. It tWi carry Jt he 'Bravaria or the 'Her.

raann' in Us arms. It towers to the skies from the yard of the Rue de Chazelles, where it has been eight years in construction, and the, yiew from its coronet sweeps clear of the six story houses and beyond the walls of Paris." The weight of this stupendous statue is 440,000 pounds, ot which pounds are copper and the remainder wrought-iron. It is expected to arrive in New York about the 25th of May, where it will be erected on Bedloe's Island, this being the location selected for it by Gen. Vf. T.

Sherman, who was ap-pointed by the president to make the selection. When placed in position it will loom up 305 feet above tide-water, the highest of the statue being 151.2 feet, that the pedestal 91 feet, and foundation 52.10 feet. This imposing statue, higher than the enormous towers of the great Brooklyn Bridge or the steeple of Trinity Church, which is the lottiest in the city of New York. higher, in fact, than any of the colossal statues of antiquity, by its rare artistic proportions, as well as by its stupendous dimensions, will add another to the wonders of the world. A word should be said of its artistic merit.

The poie, stride, and gesture, with Its classic face, are pronounced perfect the drapery Is both massive and fine, and in some parts is as delicate and silky in effect as if wrought with a fine chisel on the smallest scale. The conception and execution of this great work are due to the great French sculptor, M. Bartholdi, who has devoted eight years of his life and most of his fortune to this great work, and whose generous impulses, which must be on a scale commensurate with this noble work, prompted him to make such a gift to the United Stales. The committee in charge of the construction of the base and pedestal for the reception of this great work are in want of tunda for its completion, and have prepared a minia ture statuette, an exact counterpart of the original, six inches in height, the figure being made of bronze, the pedestal of nickel silver, which they are now delivering to subscribers throughout tbe United States for the small sum of $1 each. Aside form its being a lasting soavenir ot this colossal statue, it will orn txnent our homes and bear testimocy that we have contributed to the com pie-tic of one of the grandest works ot modern times.

All remittances should be addressed to Ricbsrd Butler, secretary American committee ot tbe statue of liberty, No. 33 Mercer street, New York. The committee are also prepared to furnish a model, in the same metals, twelve inches in height, at $5 each, We feel assured our people will be only too esger to testify their gratelul sense of the friendliness ot this magnanimous offer on the part of the French people, and to reciprocate the kindly and liberal sentiments in which it originated, by thus aiding in an active prosecution of the labors that may be required to give the statue an appropriate base and pedestal. Now is the time to do it. Whoever wishes to have the honor and pleasure of contributing to the erection of the grandest statue of any age, to say nothing of the sentiment that should be welcomed and encouraged, must act promptly, for tbe money will be raised as sure as the sun rises.

Every subscriber sending $1 will be supplied with a miniature counterpart of this great and imperishable statue of "Liberty Enlightening- the World." HOME NEWS, THE NEW $2,000,000 TRADE PALACE AT CHICAGO FORMALLY OPENED. National Guards Called out at Joliet to Suppress a Strike. Gen. Urant Sufficiently Recovered to Map out Work for His Book. Religious Fanatics in Maine Dressed For a Heavenly Tour.

California Crop Report. Saw Francisco, April 28. The Cbronicle'e crop reports from all parts of the state show the grain yield in all counties except one, will be only from one-quarter to three-quarters of last year's crop. This Is largely die to the decreased acreage. What is lost in grain will be made up in fruit and wine.

A Bad fctata at Affairs New York, April 23. A committee of architects that have examined the buildings erected in different parts of the city by Builder Buddensick re ported to-day that nearly all would have to be taken down aud rebuilt; that the walls were bulged out of plumb and the foundations are defective, and the buildings constructed of defective material. A Sickening Murder. Concordia, Ohio, April 28 A German, Hess, with wife and child, who lived three miles from this village, some time during the night took an ax and severed the head ot his child from the body. Hess then beat his wife on the head until life was extinct.

The room bore bloody evidence of a dreadful struggle. After this bloody work, Hess hung himself to a rsfter. When lound, all the bodies were stiff. Grant's Birthday. New York, April 27.

Gen. Grant slept at intervals until 2 o'clock this morning, after which his slumber waa almost continuous till 8 o'clock this morning. When Dr. Douglas left the house at 8:30 be said tbe patient was fully as well as yesterday. Flags are flying and bunting is displayed on the street on which the general lives in commemoration of bis birthday.

Tbe general to day is 63 years old. Gen. Grant took a drive in Central park to-day. Secretary Kndlcott'a Denial. Salem, April 29.

Judge Endi-cott, secretary of war, was seen at his residence last nght and asked about the alleged difference between him and Lieut. Gun. Sheridan. 1'he secretary said he was much surprised at the pub lication. As tar as be was concerned there was not a word of truth in it.

His relation with Gun. Sheridan had been of a most cordial nature and he knew of no difference between them and could not understand how the rumor started. General Grant. New Yoke, April 29. Ulcerated portions of General Grant's throat from which broken down tissues have been sloughed away have materially Improved.

The cancerous trouble at the base of tbe tongue is neither lessened or is it at present aggressive. He has now so far improved, physically, that bis mind is becoming engaged with block ing out the work upon bis book. This occupies his faculties and tbe result is good. When Dr. Douglas lelt the house at 8:15 to-day he remarked that though there was 9' me thickness of speech the general had better and easier command of the organs ot speech than has been the case since the attendance of doctors became constant.

He Baid that the general was better than at any time in a month. Anticipating- Army Orders. Washington, D. April 28. number of days rumors have been rife in the war department that an army order was forthcoming which, when Issued wonld create considerable surprise.

While no authentic information has been obtainable from officials it is understood that the order is to be issued by the president and is to define the limit of the authority of the lieutenant general of the army. It was an open secret for months prior to Secretary Lincoln's retirement that a controversy existed between him and Lieut. Gen Sheridan relative to the authority of the latter. The secretary of war finally wrote a letter to the lieutenant general in which he defined the latter's authority. It is asserted that Uen.

Sheridan has come in conflict with the new secretary of war in regard to the same questions as to their respective rights of command. On the 9th inst. a general order was issued for certain regiments to exchange stations by June 1st This order was "by command of Lieu, tenant General Sheridan." It did no, contain the name of the secretary or war or tbe words "with the approval of the secretary of war." A similar order, as shown by tbe records, when issued by Gen. Sherman, contained the name of Secretary Lincoln. In the general order above referred to, tbe 8econd regiment ot artillery, stationed at Washington.

was ordered to exchange with the Third regiment of artillery stationed in the gulf states. Certain surgeons of the army have ex themselves as Ditteriy opposed to this change at this season of the year. They say it would endanger the neaun of the unaccllmated regiment, and that the transfer would be especially dangerous because of the threatened sickly season in the south. They say further that the regiment now stationed in tbe south is acclimated and can remain there without danger. Other officials say this is the first order of the kind issued in the spring of the year.

Secretary is now in uoa-ton and it is expected that the order will probably not be given out until his return to the department next Thursday. Attempting Nentral League. Berlin, April 29. France, Germany and Austria haye been discussing a project for the promotion of a neutral league and have invited Italy and Turkey to join them, but neither of the latter powers have as yet given a decided reply. GLADSTONE'S SPEECH.

Paris, April 29. The morning news-papers here in their comments to-day on Gladstone's speech regard it as a preface of war. ENGLAND'S NEW MAN-OF-WAR. London, April 29. The steel man-of-war Home was launched at Pembrooke, Wales, yesterday.

This new addition to the British navy carries ten guns and has a crew of 445 men. Tho Home is a twin screw, steel armor plated barbette ship of 9,700 tons burden and 7,500 horse power. EFFECT OF GLADSTONE'S SPEECH. The speech of Gladstone in the house of commens Monday upon the state of credit of 55.000,000 was received with the profoundest interest throughout Europe and published in full in all newspapers. It has dispelled any idea entertained heretofore that England will make concessions to Russia.

The general opinion of the press is that this speech makes war certain. Newspapers are filled with descriptions of the probable alliances which respective beliger-ents may form in the event of war. It is now thought so near at nana, not oniy being confined to Asia but being extended to Europe. THE BOSPHORB EGYPTIAN SETTLEMENT. A Renter dispatch frem Cairo confirms tbe report published in tbe Journal Des Debats of Paris that the Bos-phore Egyptian affair had been settled.

RUSSIANS ADVANCING. In the house of commons to-day Lord Edmund Fitz Morris read a telegram from Geu. Lumsden at Tirpul, April 23, which mentions that the governor of Herat had received a report that the Russian troops bad adyanccd upon Maruchek. INSPECTING THE TROOPS. The Duke of Cambridge, commander In chief of the army, today inspected the troops at Aldershot that are under orders for active service in case of war.

During the meeting at Rawal Pindi the ameer told earl Dufferin that though he regarded the occupation of Penjdeh of little consequence, yet he attached the greatest importance to tne retention oi APPROACHING CONFLICT FRANCE, GERMANY AND AUSTRIA, ENDEAVOR TO FORM A NEUTRALITY. Russia Secretly Making Plans for Capturing the Afghan Stronghold. Russians Said to be Advancing Maruchek an Afghan Town. to All Suspicions that England Would Concede to Russia Removed. VOIi.

28 NO. 18. I'm Harried, Child. CV mother, look! I've found a bUw- HanrfofftipoTialeaf. ,7.

Ln-l There was no ouiwri I never, never saw such pwttT tlnfrs AU streaked and striped with blue and Drown Whereas l'tahousa when all the days are "Yes. res," she said. In absent accents mild, "I'm hurried, child "Last night my dolly quite forgot her pray And when she thought you stairs. had gone down Appointments. Washington.

D. April 29. The president made the following appolnt-menti to-day: Jas. L. Scott ot Alabama, minister resident and consul gen eral to Venzeula; Warren Green of Ken-1 Maruchek, which is halfway between tucay, consul geucrai hi rvauanawu i reujueu turn uaiamurgiiau consul general at Japan; John D.

Bacon of South Caro lina, charge de afTnirs to Paraguay and Uraguay. To be United States counsel, Berihold Greenbanm of California, at Apia; Albert Leonisr of New York, at Breman: Joseph B. Hughes of Ohio, at Birmingham, England John H. Putnam of Ohio, at Honolulu; Victor A. Sartoy of Pennsylvania, at Leghorn; Robt.

E. Withers cf Virginia, at Ilcng Kong. The president to-day appointed John H. Williams of Indiana, to be third auditor of the treasury, vice W. Keightley, whose resignation has been accepted to take effect on the 30ih inbt.

The Russian press defend General Eomeroff in his attack on Penjdeh, and advise him to push on to Herat, as tbe regard war inevitable. If the same editors had to clinch a musket on the battle field in case of war instead of remaining quietly in their sanctums what peaceful sheets they would be. British subjects living in Washington territory, Arizona and California have offered their services to Great Britain in case of war with Russia. The latter power seems to think that now is the time to crush English influence. The sun never sets on England's provinces, and Russia will scarcely be able to set down on British power.

Vice President Hendricks on being question! in regard to office changes said: "I thought we were fighting for a change, and I want to see the depart ments opened and cleared out so that the light ot heaven can shine squarely In." Heavenly light, administrative reform, turntha rascals out, etc. The Democrats are turning into by-words the purest coins ol the English language. Kansas City journal: We can boast about our "Arbor day" in this country and get into a dispute aa to whether J. Sterling Morton of Nebraska or Tom Anderson of Kansas invented it, but all will be or no avail. The Chinese come forward as usual and lay claim to have inaugurated tree planting on a certain day of every year.and state that in Hong Kong alone last year 330,000 trees were planted on the Chinese Arbor day.

of A Sharp Clerk. New Tore, April 28. Herbert Hall, clerk ia the transportation office of Gerald F. Hastings, resigned some time ago, and after he had resigned his situation heard that his employer was making charges of dishonesty against him. He surrendered himself to the police and demanded an investigation, which resulted in his being honorably discharged.

Atterwards a careful search ot the books ot the firm showed that during his clerkship Hall had manipulated them and embezzled $12,000 belonging to the firm. Hall was arrested to-day and committed for examination. He belongs to a good family. Bod Conanct of Ameilean forces at Fan-anus New Yore, April 27. A special from Panama to the Tribune dated April 26 says: American troops under the command of McCalla began to withdraw from the city last night under agreement with Aise Puree and the French consul.

The evacuation ot of the city dee troys American prestige here. There has been wild rejoicing among the insurgents here and sympathizers with them and property noiuers anticipate serious trouble. The Americans are called cowards and threats are heard on every side today. The American troops withdrew to the Panama railroad station. General Aise Puree has guaranteed to preserve order in the city, but the insurgents have again begun the work of bar-riding the streets.

Washington, D. C. April 27. Admiral Jonett and Commander McCalla have informed the navy department that the American forces were withdrawn from Panama yesterday, because of promises made by tbe rebel Aise Puree that he would not interfere with American interests in that city, and that he would not erect barricades in the streets The American troops were marched a short distance from the city of Panama to tbe railroad company's property where they were stationed at the time the telegram was sent to Washington. Tha Northwest Rebellion.

Winnipeg, April 27. The Creek scene of tbe recent battle ssys troops still occupy the camp pitched on Friday night, which lies about a mile from the battle ground. To-day General Middle-ton gave orders to have the remainder of the left division brought across the river. The rebels during the night retired trom tne position they occupied at the close of the fight and nothing can be seen of them. The dead were buried near the camp yesterday morning.

Gen. Mlddleton read the burial service. Two dead Indians were fonnd in the ravine where the earlier fight ing took place, mree others are known to be killed. The rebels hsd eight small nfle pits and one large one Several pools of blood were fonnd in these. Fourteen sheep and twenty head of cattle were captured in the ravine yesterday.

Word has just been brought in by the scout from the west side of the river half-breeds bad crossed to that side. Thirty teams were sent from Humboldt direct to Botouche under the Impression that Mlddleton would take that trail. It ia thought that tne trains were captured by tne enemy. A Haavry Cattl Mrs. St.

Louis, Mo, April 27. A special from Little Rock, Ark to the Post Dispatch ssts Intelligence from the In dian territory has been received that tbe I Chicago syndicate Has purchased the Bennett ana Dunman cattle ranch on the Cherokee strip. The purchase includes two lots of large range near the Pawnee agency ana tajJUU bead ot cat tle. The consideration was $400000 cash. The new firm are buving other cattle on range at $25 per head.

stabbed to death. At Beaver. Ark, yesterday Geo. Ban. net stabbed and killed Jsmes Monroe and thea escaped.

Both were well known and quarrelled over a debt. Pittibarg- Points. Pittsbceg, Pa April 23. Tbe victims of last night's fire are all doing well this morning, except John Graetzing, who haa been injured so badly that he cannot recover. The others will probably get well.

The body of Nelson Wood waalound at 3 o'clock tuls morning, covered with debris and badly crushed. The loss by fire will not exceed S23.000. iron workers' conference. A meeting of manufacturers of iron and nails has been called for to-morrow afternoon to meet a conference committee lately appointed by the Amalgamated association of iron and sieel workers. This is tbe first meeting ot a series to determine what the workers' scale shall be for the next year.

The meeting is peculiar from the fact that instead of a committee from the manufacturers they will be present in a body. It is understood that tbe committee of iron workers will do all in their power to have the present scale adopted. A BAD OUTLOOK. Seventy-five employees oi' the West-inghonse Machine company have been suspended on account of a lack of orders. Men who have been working on half lime most of the winter are very despondent over tbe suspension.

If once the Russians eain that point they will be able to threaten Balkh and cut off communication with Cabul The latest Russian advance is expected to bring the question to a crisis. The current opinion is that Russia is really preparing for war much more rapidly than she appears to be. Russian papers are being warned to secrecy. It is reported that tne khan of Bokhara has earnestly warned the ameer not to neglect Cabul and Balkh while taking steps to protect Herat, as the Russian army was massing in Turkestan near Samaracana with the intention of marching on Balkh and proclaiming Ayoub Khan ameer while the Afghan army was engaged at Herat. His letter to the ameer concludes: 'I know for certain that the Russians intend not to march beyond, Herat, but will cut off your line of retreat to Cabul and Eng.

land's line of retreat to Candahara. bcptcre of negotiations, The Times in a review of oast actions ot Russia says thus revealed gives little hope that Eng land's last overtures will receive a satisfactory reply. A refusal to treat upon that basis will involve a diplomatic rupture which is little removed from actual war. SUBSIDIZING STEAMSHIP COMPANIES. Rome, April 29.

The government in-tends to subsidize several Italian steam ship companies in order to prevent further sale of their vessels to foreign nations. PREPARING TO TBANEPOBT SOLDIERS. The Russian reserves are mobelizing. All business transactions now being en tered in here are undertaken subject to heavy war risks. The Russian government has ordered the southwestern railroad to prepare several hundred rail-way carriages and have tbem ready at as early a moment as possible for the purpose of conveying troops.

It is reported here that newspspers published within the Russian empire have been forbidden to print anything in reference to current events in central Asia. Going- to Moscow. London April 27. A counsel will be held at Cronscadt to consider the defenses at that point. It reported that the czar is going to Moscow.

WAR MAT BE DECLARED AT MOSCOW. A dispatch from St. Petersburg to Peters' Telegraph company says War between Russia and England is now regarded as inevitable. The czar leaves to-day for Moscow, and from that historic city he will issue his manifesto or declaration of war, if such art extreme measure should become necessary. CABINET MEETING.

A special cabinet meetine baa been summoned for to-morrow. Earl Spencer, lord lieutensnt of Ireland, will come trom Dublin to attend the meeting. BISMARCK LEANS RUSBIAWARDiS. It ia asserted that the British government is in possession ef information which proves beyond a doubt that Prince Bismarck has been urging Turkey to side with Russia. In the event ot a war between England and Russia.

THE BOSPHOBEE EGYPTIAN. In the house of commons this afternoon Lord Edmund Fitz Maurice, under secretary for foreign affairs, said he was happy to state that the government was on the point of arriving at an understanding with France growing out of the suppression of the Bosjihoree Egyptian newspaper at Cairo. This arrangement, ment, added Lord Edmund will prove alike satisfactory to France, England and Egypt. THE VOTE OF CREDIT. The proposal to separate the Soudan credit from the credit lor special prep, arations was rejected, 220 against 18.

The house then entered into committee on sudsIv and Gladstone proceeded to explain the object ot the vote of credit. GLADSTONE SAYS NO. Gladstone in the house ot commons this afternoon read a telegram dated Saturday last, from Sir Peter Lumsden, stating that Mr. Stephen, member of the commission, bad started for London, bearing with him maps of the disputed zone, also a detailed statement ef all the circumstances leading up to and attend ing the Penjdeh affair. The tele-eram also stated that Sir Peter tiumsden would himself forward to Earl Granville a statement showing the actual position ot affairs as they now stand The gevernment members received the news of the departure of Mr.

Stephen for London with evident satisfaction, Mr. Ritchie, conservative, asked if the government proposed to suspend negotiations now in progress with Ruesis until after the arrival ot Mr. Stephen. Mr. Gladstone arose and made reply with a firm and defiant "no." DEMONSTRATION PROHIBITED.

Dublin, April 27. The government haa Drohlblted the proposed nationalist demonstration against the Price of Wales. There is great excitement, and serious rioting is feared. PRINCE OF WALES. A reception eiven to the Prince of Wales at Omagu to-day was a very bril liant affair.

The Nationalists had prepared to make counter demonstration and were arrayed iu procession form, but the police charged upon them before they had time to carry out their intention, captured their black flag and their drums and dispersed them completely. It is stated that the govern ment proposes to buy for Prince Victor, tbe eldest son of the Prince of Wales, a permanent residence in Ireland the cel. ebrated Andbracican palace. This mag nificent seat is beautifully located at Na- van in the county of Meatn, Dei ween tne rivers Boyne and Blackwater, near tbe point of their confluence. A PORT CLOSED AGAINST COMMERCE.

Shanghai. April 27. The poit of Uladivstoick in Siberia, near the con fines of Chins, has been closed to com merce. The Russian naval authorities have so disposed torpedoes that only a narrow channel remains for the exit ol their own war shins. Alexandria, April 27.

Notwithstanding the enthusiastic reception ac corded by the French residents to M. Tollandir, the French charge de affairs at Cairo, a maioritv of the French resi dents really disapprove of tbe action of France in the Uospboree Egyptian mat ter. Then dolly was afraid, an' so I said: Just don't you mind, but say em In the Ded, Becauso I think God is just as near. When doll are 'iraid do you spose he oan The mother spoke from out the ruffles Piled: "I'm hurried, childl" "Oh, come and se the flowers In the sky 1 The sun has left and won you, by and by, Dear mother, take me in your arms and tell Mo all about tho pussy In the Then tell me or the babies in the woodT And thenrperhaps, about Bed Hiding Hood "Too muchtodol Hush. hush, you drive fan Yiiii1' I'm hurried, chtldl" Tho Uttle one prow very qulot now, And grieved and puzzled was the eroldUUt brow; And then It queried: "Mother, do you know The reason 'eause you must be hurried SO? I iruoss the hours are llttle-er than I.

So I will take my pennies and will buy J. i A big clock 1 Oh. bifr as it can be. For you aud me 1" tit The mother now haa leisure Infinite; he sits with folded bands, and race aa White As winter. In her heart la winter's ehilL She sits at leisure, questioning God's will.

"My child haa ceased to breathe, and all IS nishtl Is heaven so dark that thou dost grudge my liarht? Ollfel OGod! I must discover why 1 he time drags ny. mothers sweet. If cares must ever fall Pray do make tnera stones to uuim own; and miss thy wall Between thee and thine To blessedness, so swift to take Its flffhtt While anewenufr tiaDy queeuouiuga jruu are Hut entertoininjr ang-els unaware; The richest pi I ts are gathered by the way or darkest aay. Emma Burt, In Michigan Farmer. Another Battle Reported London, April 28.

News of another battle, thouch not yet confirmed, has greatly mcreaeed the danger of war The Times says that a rumor is prob ably first oozing out, of news which has been officially suppressed. At pres- the recent 1 ent only the Independence Celge and xue spirit i uaiiy xtews uave rcvcivcu mo ici-uit the battle. It is presumed that a body of Russians followed the body of retreating Afghans while scoutiDg in the country for tbe purpose of collecting information, and perhaps pushed to Chamembeide, thus coming into contact with the Afghan troops in direct route to ilerat, or a similar movement may have been made from Zuitikar or Akrobat. At present ikor, ia nnlhinti Ia ahnv tlia pnn. flict occurred.

A declaration of war is I Lieutenant of PoTice, who nanzhtdly in- not expected to follow directly upon the I terrogated him concerning his business rupture oi uipiomauc relations. iaron Sir awaid 1 Horn ion WIT AND HTJMOR. Yes. wo know tho line, Clara: "There's music In tho air." Bnt not always true. When it an air by Mr.

Wagner, sometimes there isa't any music at all in it. Puck. Undo John "WelL Jimmy, havo you enjoyed yourself to-day?" Jimrmo JNo. haven t. l'venaa a misera ble Undo John lay? How's that?" Jimmie "Aunt Betsy told me to eat all the dinner I wanted, and I couldn't." 'Mr.

Rossa," said Mr. Joyce, "an English sparrow has built a nest out side of tho oflico window." "An En- lish sparrow!" exclaimed Mr. Rossa, that's English cheek indeed. Put a dynamito bomb under the nest and blow it up." Boston Courier. An Australian naturalist is reported to have discovered that sponges are endowed with a nervous system.

But this is no new discovery. Everybody who has had dealings with him knows well enough that the sponge has got tho nerve. JJosion xranacrtpi. A Poughkcepsie family has a Jewel ol a servant-girl. Tho family engaged her the other day whilo the master of the house was absent.

When he returned the family were away, and the new girl refused to let him in. lie was only ad mitted after a neighbor vouched for him. Hudson Republican. Little girl on a visit to St. Louis 'Oh, mamma, I think; this most be heaven." "Do you, pet? Whyr" "Don't you sco, mamma, all the ladles and gentlemen havo wings, but they are on tho sides of their heads instead of their backs." "Hush, darling.

Those are not wings. Boston Post. The London Literary World propos es that a person devoted to literary pursuits shall bo called a "literarian." than "ink slinger," "dispenser of hog wash," or even "paste-pot artist," terms which have been used Quite fre quently, especially in the classio circles of the Occident. 'Now. said the teacher.

"if our father borrows S100 and prom ises to pay 10 a week, how much will he owe iu seven weeks?" "One hundred dollars," said Johnnie. "I'm afraid you don't know your lesson very well," remarked the teacher. "I may not know my lesson very well," John nie irankiy acknowledged, "due a know my futher." N. Y. Timet.

"It's a boy!" young Mr. Happiday gleefully 6houted as he rushed in and planked: a ten-dollar note down on the Lank counter; "the daisiest little fellow you ever saw. Here, just put this on deposit iu his name, will you? I'm going to add to it every year and call It the fresh heir fund." It is apt to be that way with the first. Boston Journal. A lady attended a masquerade ball a few evenings since and insisted on wearing a black domino, much to the disgust of the gentleman who had invited her.

The excuse she cave was: 'Well, vou see. Charlie, mv husband. died only a week ago, and it would not look well for me to appear at snob a public place in anything but black, and you know peoplo will talk." 'Will you lend me a quarter until I perfect a plan whereby I can make millions?" asked a tired looking speci men ot humanity ox a street stationer. "What is your schemer" 'WelL I've applied for a patent to con vert snow shovels into fans, and As he picked himself out of the gutter he realized once more he was sent adrift on tho ocean of unappreciabillty. Morning Journal.

Piron, tho irencn author, naving been taken up by the watchman ot the night in the streets of Paris, was car ried the following morning before the Capt. Ttaos. Fbelan. Nbw Yobk, April 27 Capt. Thomas Phelan, complainant against Short, who attempted his assassination iu Rossa's office, disappointed the Irishmen of tbe radical dynamite school by reluming east to prosecute the His recent journey trom Kansas City to appear in court against tibort became too cautious and two days ago on the Jersey side of the Hudson he seugbt a secluded spot, and as he apposed, a secure place of refuge, and decided not to take tbe risk of appearing in New York before it was necessary.

Three detectives who are said to be among those who have done the work in this country for the British consul in the matters relating to the dynamite gang were Capt. Phelan's companions and guards during the journey east. They and their convoy, it is alleged, noted at different stages of the trip that two men were keeping too close to them to be entirely chance fellow-travelers. It was concluded that these men were actually in pursuit of and watching Capt. Phe lan.

ing Deiore ersey uity was reached there was no doub. among any ot Phelan's party that they were nnder the surveillance of men who represented his enemies. When they arrived at Jersey City it was thought that the vigilance of the two shadows had been eluded, aad for two days Capt. Phelan rested ia fancied secrecy. Yesterday, however, he became convinced that his hiding place had been discovered, and that from the bouse across the street he naa neen carefully watched.

He took counsel of his friends, and they were very nervous over these movements. At their suggestion be wrote to District Attorney Martin and to Sopt- Walling, declaring that bis life was in oanger and calling for pro tection. In response to tne ppeal Detectives Van tierlchten, Slamson and two others, it is alleged, were sent over to the captain's Jersey retreat and he was escorted to the city snd is now in a New York hotel, practically nnder guard of the detectives. A man who seems to be in tbe secrets of the Radicals ssys they know where the captain is and will keep track of bim wherever he goes. This story is in active circulation among the Irishmen ot both sides oi the dynamite question and is a common subject of talk amend them.

Among officers it is more difficult to get any talk about the ca. Supt. Walling, however, on beine roused np last night and asked about it refused information in such aa equiv ocal and evasive manner that there is no donbt that there is something in it. Beseued Sailors. St.

John, N. April 27. The brig Serstha, arriving here last night, brought in Capt. Brown and two of the brig Marance, discovered perishing amid the ice floes in latitude 40 degrees 30 minutes north, longitude 45 degrees 54 minutes. They bad been eighteen days exposed to rain, sleet and snow, without cover and wite scanty provisions.

When picked up all they bad left was a little bread which was floating about in the bottom ot the boat. Their vessel sank on the 5th of April, having been crushed in the ice. The first officer and the balance of tbe crew are supposed to have sunk in the long boat shortly after leaving the vessel. Loud cries were heard by the survivors shortly after the ship company parted. The Trade Palace Dedicated.

Chicago, April 2fl. The splendid structure erected for the use of the Chicago board of trade at the expenditure of $2,000,000 was formally dedicated this forenoon. The exercises were very simple in character and partook of the form of a number of addresses, interspersed with orchestral music. Long before the beginning of the formal program large crowds were thronging about the great building or proceeding up the broad stairways into the mala ball or trading room, the largest one employ, ed for that purpose in the world. Here and in the galleries was assembled an audience of about 5,000.

Nearly every exchange la this union was represented in the audience, including delegates from England aad California. At 10 o'clock Rev. Clinton Locke of this city. Inaugurated tbe proceedings with prayer and was followed bv John. B.

Beosley, chairman of the building committee, who formally turned orer the keys of the building to E. Nelson Blake, president of the board, who responded in a short speech. The chief address was then delivered by Emory A. Storrs, who was followed in short speeehes by representatives of the visiting bodies. De Btaal and would be recalled and Russia would then probably order Gen.

KomaroS to advance on Herat. mean while, is occupy in iLquetha and Can dahar. The tact that a Russian tran sport, which passed through the Suez canal and was then ordered back, Is still wailing at the entrance of the canal, causes some anxiety. The first charter for coal to be sent to Cronstadt was made at West Hartley yesteiday at 6s 0d per ton, which is nearly 2s above last year's rate. Russian importers are anxious to get coal early into tbe Baltic.

All British merchantmen have been Insured against war risks during the last few days. It has been reported that the whole Russian coast of the Baltic has been strongly fortified and that the approaches at any point are dangerous owing to the presence of torpedoes and sea mines. NOT CONFIRMED. Gladstone stated in the house of com mons this afternoon that the government had received no confirmation of tbe bat tle reported to have recently occurred be tween tbe Russians and Afghans with a victory for the latter. Mr.

Elles Ash mead Bartlett asked whether the Rus sians had withdrawn from the under taking ana had decided' not to occupy ilerat. Uladstone answered, "rio, BKTCBNSO. The Prince and Princess ef Wales have returned to London from their visit to Ireland. KNGLISB PKKI'AKATIOSS. Immense quantities of coal are being shipped to Capetown, South Africa, for use of British armed cruisers and men of-war in event of an outbreak of war between England and Russia.

PRICKS ADVANCING. War news has caused the advance ot 4 shillings per quarter in the price of wheat in Kent. 3:30 p.m. A special dispatch from Tiepul, dated April 18, says: The Russians occupy Aktepe and Aiktepe and are actively engaged in making a milt tary road from Penjdeh to Herat BEFTJBKS MEDIATION. Pabis, April 28.

A special dispatch from Berlin states that Germany is not disposed to become a mediator between or profession. "I am a poet, sir." said Piron. a poet, are your" said the magistrate; "I have a brother who is a poet-" "Then we are even," said Piron, "for I havo a brother who is fool." A couple of new arrivals in New Or leans saw an immense crowd congre gated about a hundred yards distant from the exhibition bftlding. Come." said one of them, "they must De iook-ing at the wonderful old Liberty Bell:" and they hurried off and reached the crowd in time to witness tho close of an exciting and imposing dog fight. The bell stood neglected and alone on a truck some quarter ox a mue custautp Norrislown Herald.

"There is something that has preyed heavily on my mind ever since our en-, gagement, dear," he said, "but am almost airaid to tell you ox it rnai ia it, George?" the young woman ask4 ed anxiously. i am a somaunDouaa--i is that all?" she exclaimed, With sigh of relief. "I have always been Uuiversalist myself, but of course when we are made one 1 shall expect to attend your church." New York Timet. An Ohio paper thus enumerates some ot the crimes ana casualties ox the roller-skating rink: "A New Lis bon young lady stole ner poor oia grandmother's false teeth and pawned them to raise money to attend the skating-rink. Two New Philadelphia girls stole a crock of lard from their oellar to pay their fares to the rink.

Two Uhrichsville girls bought coffee upon the credit of the old folks, afterward sold the same, and purchased tickets to the rink." "The Chinese have got a very expressive language," said Tom Benton, of Houston, one morning after breakfast. "What is there expressive about it?" asked his mother-in-law, who is an incessant talker. "Take the word for instance." "What does Ken mean?" "It means several things. In the first place it means a female mouth. Another meaning of Ken is a gate.

In short, anything that is everlastingly Russia and England. The dispatch also opening and shutting is called iven," states that Russia refuses arbitration as I Texas bijttngs. a means of settling her present differ ences witn arrested. Kansas City, April 27 George F. Park, a negro who murdered a man named Parker at Great Bend, Kas was arrested yesterday at Kansas City twelve hours after the murder was committed.

The man says Parker hired him to do the bloody deed. The IUlnola Assembly. Spkingfixlij, April 29 In joint ses sion no vote was cast for senator. Rep-1 resentative Puller offered a joint resolu tion to adjourn May 15, bnt the neces sary two-thirds vote could not- be ob tained. GB.

Oraat Grows Stroagar TallT New York, April 26. When the physician left this morning he said Gery Grant was as well this morning as yes terday morning, and that he is dally growing stronger. Some men engaged In getting out wood at Incline, Lake Taboo, report having had a glimpse of the famous trout that has been seen from time to time in Lake Tahoe. They say it was about forty feet long, and was moving through the water, with its dorsal -fia expanded, at the rate of about a mile ft minute. Virginia (A'eo.) Enterpriae.

Several Maine lumberman aa-rn strength and time in splitting logs by boring a hole- in one end, tightly in-r serting a sawed-olT gun barrel heavily charged. When the trigger is polled by a string the log ia clearly halved, and sometimes quartered. 4(1 ij 1 'IV i i i A I 1 A 6 i -aV- 1 5 4 us i.