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Trains leave Cambridge City at 17.05 a. in. and t2 00 »i. Kusliville, .Shelbyville, lumbiis and intermediate stations. Arrive Cambridge City 112 30 'i"d fB-35 in. JOSlil'II WOOD, E. A. FORD,
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1-20-95-JI PITTSBURGH, PKNN'A. For time cards, rates of fare, through tickets, batfnat e.lieeks and further i.iformation regarding the running
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She Will Make Reparation For the Recent Outrage.
VESSELS SAFE OFF CUBA'S COAST
The Viring on Our Mail Steamers as AVas
Dane io tlio Allianca Will Not lie l,e-
peati'(l—One of Secretary resliam's It«?-
quests Promptly Complied Willi—Cour
teous Heply .Made to Another Oiio.
WASHIX(
VT«X,
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March 16.—Tho state
department has received a dispatch from Minister Taylor at Madrid staring that tlie Spanish government has given assurance to the United States that there will he no more repetition of such offenses as rhe firing upon the Allianca. Tlu1 reply of the Spanish government is couched in courteous and tempera to.,
phrases, and expressed (he deterniina-^ t-ioii of Spain to avoid furl her cause for complaint on the pure of the governincut.
As to liio aftemvih'd detention of tlie Allianca he Sp.»n:.-h minister of foreign affairs says rhat ho is as yet without information, ai.d a-ids that as soon as he 8l)all have received a report from tlio captain general of Cuba concerning that incident, a reply will be made to tlie demand eon ruined in Secretary Oresham's telegram.
Whih rho olHeials of tlio state departmenr are unwilling to say anything whatever concerning the contents of Minister Taylor's cablegram, it is lelieved rhe foregoing is a fairly acourate interpretation of tho dispatch.
It will be noted that the Spanish erumenf promptly complies with on the most important of Secretary (-fresninn's demands, which was for '•ininieitiate assurance" that tlie war ves. patrolling Cuban waters should not gi*e further oll'oj in the manner eon.plained of in the Allianca affair.
As to the otlier demands made by Secretary Gresham that the Spanish government should promptly express its regrets for tlie attempted detention of the Allianca, Minister Taylor indicates the willingness of the Madrid governrnent to comply therewith in due time, should the facts oil investigation pro\ I to be in accordance with the reoresen- I tations made by the United States.
CLEVELAND CONFLAGRATION.
Two Isewspaper Plants and a umber of Other Firms Hurned Out. CLEVELAND, March 18.—The Worth-
ington block, at the corner of Ontario and Noble streets, occupied by The World newspaper plant and the A. N. Kellogg Newspaper company, was entirely destroyed by tiro soon after 1} o'clock yesterday evening.
The building was of brick and five stories in height. The basement and second floor were occupied by the Kellogg Newspaper company, with a composing room and stereotyping plant, while The World occupied tlie iirst and fifth floors. Oil the third lloor was the Clafien Manufacturing company, maleers of light hardware, and 011 the fourth was rhe Bandeau Brothers, passementeric company, manufacturers of dress and cloak trimmings.
The loss on the buildinsr is~vCsfimiifed at $40,000 with ^'JO.OOO insurance. The loss of the Cleveland World is placed at $1)0.000 with §-10,000 insurance. The Kellogg Newspaper company's loss is $41,(100 and the insurance §21,000. The Claflen Manufuct uring company and Bandeau Brothers iose about §10,000 each, which is insured.
The cause of the fire is a mystery. It started in the rear on rlie firsr floor and spread with great rapidity. A11 explosion, probably caused by gasoline, occurred soon after the fire started, causing quite a little excitement.
SUNDAY LAW IN ST. LOUIS. "I
It lb Jleing Knforee:l by OiHeers o£ tlie Sabbatli Association.
ST. LOUIS, March ly.—Yesterday was the bluest Sunday St. Louis has had I within the memory of the oldest inhabitants. The Sabbath association had many committees at work and they made purchases in all the saloons, groceries, dry goods stores and haberdashers' establishments, that were open and ready to sell.
The work of the Sabbath association a week ago has put terror 111 the hearts of the men who have hitherto scarcely thought that there is a Sunday closing law on the statute book. I11 consequence many stores heretofore kept open 011 the Sabbath day were closed. The sudden break of the butchers, grocers, cigar dealers and saloonkeepers to keep holy the Sabbath drove many absent-minded persons to their wits ends to secure the necessities and luxuries usually purchased on Sunday.
Officers of tlie association say they are making an aggressive crusade in spito of the efforts of some influential men to thwart their efforts. The result of yesterday's wosk wdl be seen in the number of warrants appliod for by the association's oliicor today. Arrests and convictions will follow in every case where witnesses are able to prove an infraction of the lav/.
llattlo With AIu!weliMaii8.
MADRID,
March 18.—Advices from
Manila are to the offect that the Spanish forces, under command of General Sarrado, have defoated the Malay Musselmaus at Mindanao. The enemy lost 108 killed, including the Sultan of Mindanao and his sou. Tlie Spanish loss was two officers and 15 men killed and 21 officers and 172 men wounded. The Spaniards captured four oanuon and a number of rilles.
Valuable Relies liurned.
ROCHHIXIS, March 18.—The residence of Miss Sallie Perry was totally destroyed by fiie yesterday morning. No insurance. Miss Perry it* the daughter and only living child of ex-Governor Perry, and she was possessed of all the heirlooms, curios, portraits and relics of the family for two or three generations.
Steamboat and Cargo of Cotton llnrued. MONROK,
La., March 18.—The steam
boat Glen Vaughen, together with 450 bales of cotton and 100 sacks of seed was destroyed by fire yesterday, two miles above the mouth of Bayou Dartbonne. Boat and cargo insured. No lives lost.
Queen LJIV Attorney General Dead. SAN FRANCiSCO,
P.
trains apply
Agent of tho Pennsylvania Lines.
to any
March 18.—Arthur
Peterson, attorney general of Hawaii nnder the monarchy, died in exile in
MMMP IllSilfciSisl^Siifi#
CHINESE SUPPLIES CAPTURED.
They Must Either V'iell to tlio Japs or Retreat to l'ekin.
PARIS, March IS.—A Shanghai dispatch slates that tlie Japanese army at 2\o\v-Cbwang captured all the supplies of provisions, etc.. which were intended to last the Chinese three mont hs. Tlhy also hold all the outports from which new supplies could arrive. Tims the Chinese troops in Manchuria will ho compelled either to yield or to speedily retreat in tlie direction of Pekin.
It is reported in Shanghai that the British Mediterranean squadron is going to the east.
llassian Yessi
ei'ilcrril to lie I'acific.vs ch J,s,—A dispatch In mi rg says it is reported that iau Mediterranean squadron ilic to In1 in demonstra
LOXD. N, MJ St. Peters! all the Lun lias been ordered to tin- P: readiness to make nos.-dbl
tion in eoiieert wivii C»reut Britain in regard to the Japanese demands on China.
China II a
tii^r k-'oiK'ossions.
-i3:'!:i.ix, 3.iai.e:i tlon comes from Li Hung ('han^goveriuiieiil to pa ions i' iic j'apaiii. alreadv .occupied tiaijuu will irrant
IVill
s. —K' '1 a bio it fornia''v.ii_i. io he euecr iJiat aurhori/.ed by ids and furnish provistroops at he pos by rile Japanese, li armistice.
tiio Ja to
RAIN
TJ SS
Life
inspection of rhe steamship and if she does not conform with rhe provisions of the United States ship passenger laws, he will refuse clearance papers.
The movement is being watched with intense interest by negroes all over the sou in and 011 tlie success of tlie present party hinges a big emigration movement among them.
The Horsa is expected to sail within a day after she arrives. She is expected re
CHARLIE RICE'S WIFE MURDERED.
bite Was Known on the Variety Stage as Cora Kverett. SAN FIIAXCISCO,
Rice said that he left the room for a short time and on returning found his wife dead. Neighbors heard the pair quarreling upon their return from the concert li dl where they are employed. As rows between them were of no common occurrence, no one thought of interfering. The woman deserted her husband for Rice several years ago. She was known on the stage as Cora Everett.
LOW WATER IN THE BOILER.
A Woolen Mill Demolished nnd Five Hollers Knined by an Kxplotdon. WORCESTER,
BfiiP Iffflsilt? jSitess
SSlI
JVivin.
oma^ia, March J*.—it is olticialiy Kotnatsu has is iinu:i!idrrionarv armv
Ruiiounced that Prince been o'dereu to tiie front: in-c!i!et of tlie expedi! Whlell, it IS li Peiiin.
-iuded, shall march on
AN 0
WINDS N GEORGIA.
Destruction of
and Great
Property.
(.TAODKXS, ,T A., March 18.—News comes from several sections of the state oi great losses in houses and cattle by the big rains and strong winds prevailing the past few (1 A cyclone struck
Prouto and wrecked the house of W. E. Copeland. The house was torn from over the heads of the Copeland family and six members were more or less injured. Lucy Havershani, a 9-year-old girl, was blown some distance and struck a tree, breaking her arm and leg and several ribs.
From Brewtoe and Eufala, comes news of great damage to farms and destruction to cattle.
The worst fatality occurred 011 the Coosa river, 30 miles above this place. A waterspout burst and the river rose out of its banks, unlodged the house of Jacob Anderson and carried him, his wife and baby down the stream. The house was wrecked upon a rock and rhe three Inmates drowned. A negro servant saved his life by catching the limb of a tree asUhe house sped down stream. Hundreds of cattle were drowned and 50 to 100 barim were wrecked. Three men, who wore logging on the Coosa, have not been seen since rhe storm and are thought to have been lost. m.
NEGROES EMIGRATING TO LIBERIA.
Hundreds Awaiting the First Vessel at Savannah to Take Tlieiu Over.
SAVANNAH, March 18.—A hundred or more of the negroes who are to migrate to Liberia have been scattered along the river front for the past two days, keeping eager watch for the coming of the steamship Horsa that is to carry them to Africa. Many remained 011 the wharves until a late hour last night straining their eyes for the vessel's lights, while others held what they expeered to be the last religious services in America. There are nearly :J00 here awaiting the ship, according to lnanagers of the crowd.
Collector Beckwith will make a rigid and Aguirro are being tried by civil court-, a,s required by Consul Williams, and it is believed that they will be freed altogether, although it, is assorted that should San Juilly be released his life will be in peril.
March
18.—Charley
Rice, a variety actor well known on the Pacific coast, was found on the street near his lodginghouse early yesterday morning blowing a police whistle. He said that his wife was dead upstairs. Investigation reveided a horrible sight. The woman's throat had been cut with a razor from ear to ear, her head being all but severed from her body, and tho bloody razor hidden under a pile of clothes.
Mass., March 18.—Low
water in one of 14 boilers at the extensive boiler plant of H. N. Slater's South Village woolen mills, in Webster, at noon yesterday, caused a terrific explosion. Tlie plaint and five boilers were ruined, and other damage about the works was done.
One of the boilers shot up from its foundation, pa.ssed through the basemonl of a factory tenement house, and tore a piece out of another tenement. Several people narrowly esc,aped death. When the explosion occurred J. H. Sezinanski was in one of the toilers cleaning it out. He was fortunately little injured. Tho fire department saved the plant from total destruction by fire. Over 600 people are out of employment. Loss, $25,000. W
Nine Murderer* Kscape From JalL SKATTIJC,
Wash., March 18.—Nine
murderers held up the county jailor here last night and escaped. They we're led by the notorious Tom Blanck, who killed two men laafc year. One of the murderers, Murphy, afterwards went to police headquarters and surrendered.
ludteacieiih.
Fair weather warmer} southwest Winds.
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CUBAN CRISIS COMING
State of Affairs Growing More Serious Every Day.
SIX THOUSAND ARHsD REBELS.
the}- Are in a Dozen er 31 ore Detaeli-
DKMits ami Arc (Jiving tin? KinI of Trouble—T!L? Aiosl Deplor
able Feature of the Warfare is the
I5i!i*n:in£ ami Pilla^in^ i'uiiulged in.
KEY WEST, March
I S.—A trustworthy
report of the condition of affairs in rhe east end of Cuba is brought by a passenger 011 the steamer Muscocte. ''I have traveled throughout the mounfainous district constantly since the trouble began." said he, "and ma.tiers are now in a much worse- condition than 1,ie beginning. The lighting started in a. desultory aud scarrered fashion, but The forces gradually became crystallized and there are now fully ii,0!() insurgents under arms. They are in a dozen or more detachments, but are giving the government 110 end of trouble. In 3 lany eases the .Spanish troops have been beaten back with heavy loss.
Tlie most deplorable feature of tlie warfare is rhe pillaging anil burning. Tlio insurgents have gained confidence since the beginning1 of vhe trouble, and matters in the eastern district: are in almost as bad condition as during the war ol: lttlitf. "Many leaders are springing up. and by force of their intellect and ability they have induced the insurgents not- to hold off longer for the arrival of the leaders. The-general opinion in Santiago is that if the insurgents can hold out- until summer, the yellow fever will help them greatly. "It is said that both Pabi an Masso are confident of taking Santiago before October. The Spanish troops are guarding every road and nobody is allowed to pass without giving the strictest- account- of himself. It is as much as a man's life is worth in Santiago to talk in favor of the Cubans or tell the truth. Several persons have been shot 011 account of an expression of opinion. "Instances where the Spaniards were defeated have been published by th 3 government as victories. Four Spanisn cruisers wen* in the harbor of Santiago one week ago, now there are but two guarding the eastern coast and one the southern."
The passenger also said the revolt would kill the business of Cuba for two years. Money is already scarce and prices are high. A panic, is feared. It seems to be the general impression among the Spaniards that the United State's feels bitter toward the Spanish government and would like nothing better than an excuse to seize the island, hence their hatred of the Americans.
Nothing ofiieial has been received 011 1 the report of the Spanish cruiser liring 011 the Allianca. It is understood that the Spanish officials in Ha vana ciaims tlie Allianca was within three miles of shore and that the cruiser had a right to sink her on her refusal to halt.
TWO
HOURS' ENGAGEMENT.
Three 5ii
r.dred Spaniards Killed jy tho uhans in One ISattle.
Tauiw, Fla., March IS.—The reports I of the Progresso, a Cuban steamer that arrived hist night, give credit to the up- I rising in thy eastern department, and I state that much activity exists among Spanish troops on the entire island. I Thirteen hundred prisoners are reported in the prisons of Havana. San duilly
Cubans had a recent engagement with Spanish troops in tlie outskirts of Bayamo. It is said that citizens saw the fight from the housetops. The affray lasted two hours, and i300 Spaniards were killed and wounded.
The Cubans gave an entertainment in Ybor City, the proceeds being for the treasury of the revolutionary party. The house was crowded.
CORNELIUS STAGG SHOT.
lift
Best Known
For Years He Has lJeon the Caterer in California. SAN FUANCISCO,
March
18.—Cornelius
Stagg, proprietor of the Ingleside, a famous wayside resort near the ocean beach, was shot and killed late Saturday night by one of two masked men whose object was robbery. Entering the bar, in which sever men were throwing dice, one robber covered the party while the other entered an adjoin- I ing room and ordered Stagg to go to the bar to produce the money bag, large sums being spent dtiily by visitors. Stagg.at first resisted and the robber, first striking him on the head with a revolver, then leveled the pistol at the old caterer and shot him through the temple.
The masked men after seeming the contents of the till, amounting to only $4, left. They have not been apprehended. Stagg was the best known caterer in California. He opened a wayside resort and race track 30 years ago, his place being the headquarters for clubmen and members of the sporting fraternity. During the visit of General Grant an&Doui Pedro, Emperor of Brazil, a upecial series of races was arranged and the loading men of tho country were daily and nightly at Stagg's. j-
Milwaukee lilaxe.
MIKWAUKKE,
March 18.— Fire yester
day in tho N orris building, a large brick structure at South Water street, done damage to tie building and contents estimated at l$5O,00Q. The insurance is supposed to te ample to cover the loss. The premises were occupied by a bicycle manufacturing firm, the Wisconsin iron and wire works, tlie Milwaukee Brasa company and the National Tin Roofing company. The fire was started from some unknown cause in the top floor of the structure.
He Carrlad a Torek.
MASSIIXON,
O., March 18.—Edward
Swihart climbed into the manholo of the boiler at the i*»nman mine to close it down. The boiler had just been cleaned with oil find Swihart carried a torch in hiB hand. An explosion followed, and the man was hurled to the end of tho boilerhouse, sustaining severe internal injuries, and losing his hair and beard. The building was wrecked.
GEMS IN VEriSE.
A Clianee.
"Give me a elianee," an .icurn -aid, "And I'll grow to a mighty tree, And then, perchance, on a summer da\
In niy shade I will shelter thee."
"Give nif a chance," said the rosebush small, "And I'll bloom with a beauty rare, And out of my heart, in its irratitudu
For you I will scent the air.'
"Give me a chance," said the bobolink, "And I'll SOIL VOU a merry song That will throb in your heart like a bit of
!u '.veil
Throughout your whole life lonfj
,vo
But the younjj man tilings Than blu.-he.--, and iu-
Ot' far nmre worth
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"Give me a chance," said a little child, "And I'll 11 inch that heart of thine, And thou wilt" l'eel as once thou teit j-'AVheii tho world was all Jmiie
"Give me a chance, a poet snul, ••And I'll sweep my golden Ivre, And you will listen and lNt 1
mm
aye
In a realm of ecstatic uesirc.' -"--T —George W Crofts..
Love's Service.-
called to a younu' man wmmnclv. 'Come, join the r.iiiks of my company And take tlie field in lay service."
j.There are other
[towers and rings, tir service.
han vol
"There's busine art. Your war is mei
and sport-
I've no time t-
old pleasure and
t'ollv, your weapon a dart spare for your service."
Love turned lij.-ht.ly away when lie heard the rebuff. Of younj,- volunteers there were more than enough
To iii 1 up the ranks of his service.
But- time, passing by, made clear to tho man That they are the wisest who join when they can
The worshipful ranks of Love's service.
Ho he offered to Love his jewels and coin. Forgetting his aire,
he
thought lie would join
The throng who pressed to Love's
scrwe.
But Love answered lightly: "The day has gone by. A sere autumn leaf is too old and too dry
For a garland worn in my service.
•'You can buy. if you like, a friendly regard, And perhaps it may seem, if you try very hard. As if you were in my service.
"But the raw recruits for my household guard 1 take from the young the older are debarred From taking tlie oaths of my service.
•'The countersign's 'Youth.' Can you give It?" "Ah, no •'Then right about facol You're too old and too slow
To learn the details of mv service.' —diaries F. Johnson.
How Different!
How different we Would all of us be
Could we know of tho future awaiting To sever the ties That at present comprise Tlie life that our hopes are cri atingt
How many a word Would remain unluard,
How many a sentence un-poki.n! ...... flow many a thought Would remain unw ought, How many a promise unbiok^n!
How many a heart Would its feelings impart
And hold them no longer in ke ping, But would gladlj express The love We ropiest Till tho spirit forever is-li Lpnigi
"t-
IIow many an act We would now rctrictl
How many a selfish emotion, To joyfully bear Vexation and care With patience and loving devotion I
How different wo Would all of us ho
Could we lo ik o'er the graves of tho morrow. Could we look from the light To the infinite night, From the joy to the infinite sorrow!
Two Giants.
A mighty giant once there was,* A gentle giant he, •v-t~ Whom all men loved where'er ho went,
And none was known to flee.
He lived within a castle fair, And great was ho and strong. And those who passed when ho was there
Could hear a happy song.
His heart was kind, his hand was free. His soul was set to mirth, And all men said, 'Tis joy to live
With him upon the earth."
His face was bright with pleasant smiles, His laugh was good to hear, While round about lim everywhere 'Twas summer all' the year.
Swift flew the time tho giant grew Full old and weak of frame Ono day unto his castle fair
Another giant came.
And as the gentle giant waned Tho other waxed in might A man of solemn mien was he,
Nor glad unto tho sight.
Tho castlo old grew silent, cold, «. Nor any mirth came out, And where the summer long had smiled
The winter stalked about.
And all men passed another way Whenever that they could They dreaded him as they had loved
The merry giant good.
No song was ever on hLs lips His eyes were hollow lights Tho castlo seemed a haunted pile
And dark and chill o' nights.
And round about it rose the wave, And, lol an island, where Tho gloomy giant dwelt alone,
1
Tho picture of despair. And those who knew the giant twain JJ The truth with tears confess— "They brothers were, and ono was Grief,
And one was Happiness." —Chicago Reoord.
The Cedars.
Whero the snow drifts on the hillside they are standing, crisp and green. To lend a touch of color to the cheerless winter scene. And it's pleasant to remember that whatever else may frees* There isn't any failure hi the crop of Christmas treee.
Though the wheat may be unoertain and the peaches don't mature, There's a style of agriculture that ia absolutely sure,
For good old Farmer Santa Clans takes special care of these, And there's never any failure In the crop at
Christmas trees.
—^Washington Star.
Onr Lady of Oblivion.
The weak, tho weary and tlie deeoktte, Tho poor, the mean, the outcast, the oppressed All trodden down beneath tho march of fafct
Thou gatherest, loving sister, to thy breast Soothing their pain and weariness asleep, Then in thy hidden dreamland hushed and deep
Dost lay them, shrouded in eternal rest.
r'
—James Thompson.
Justice, when equal scales she holds, is blind Not cruelty nor mercy change her mind. When some escape for that which others diet Mercy to those, to these ia cruelty.
WITHOUT OFFICIALS:
HUMBOLDT, KAN., HAS NO
LEGAL
GOVERNMENT.
Elections Ticlil Kvcr- Year, but O.'Hcfr*
Never Oiialiiy—1 111.::i'j Kxpenscs Paiclf
by Private Subscription-—A Warning' Agaiii.st Otii\g Into Debt.
Tlie town ef Humboldt, Ivan., is an organized city of the third class, with: l,50i) p.'opl?, and i'or 18 years there: has i]it been a municipal officer in tbo town, although the city elei^fun hasp been held every jvar. Thereby hanp^ a tale. And as it contains a warning agaii'.st the voting of aids and going?, into debt it should betohi, writes a correspondent of tho Memphis Commercial-^ AI
In the ppi'in:. "of 1RT0 thoro*\vas' projected soath irnm Junction City to Parsons a raiJ-oe.d called the southern branch of rhe I'uiou Pacific. IlamboidS^' was not a voting town then, but bondf voting was the fashion, and Humboldt, which was old enough to know better, voted bonds to the extent of £175,000.". f'r th" i-'ad. Xt satisfied with thi^e debt, in is?(i f!io town voted to the Fi-rt Hcijtt, Humboldt and Wot-5 i.rn, a read known in the west as tho "Old Fil'rh Parallel." This road wasgraded from Fort Scott to Humboldt, but it was never equipped. Tho grado may bo seen today by passengers riding along the Missouri Paeilic. But tho grade did not bring the flood of trade." tiiar was expected, and the bonds being sold to the r.sual "innocent purchaser" the town began to skirmish around tho courts to keep from paying an unjust, debt. The inevitable came, and in 187 the town as a h'g corporation dissolved into thin air. tS. I When the ollicer of the court came to
Humboldt in 1S7B to compel the mayor to turn over the interest due on tho I bonds, he found that, although there had been a rodhot election the spring before, and although there was a mail there called mayor, there was in deed I and in legal truth no mayor at all.
Tho situation has remained tho same for lb years. In two years more tho debt will bo outlawed. Then Humboldt is coming up to breathe the freo air once more as a municipal corporation. At present the program mo is written upon a '"tangled web." Every year the S mayor and city council are elected. The S old administration retires, and the ne\** $ administration conies in only itdoesn't. It comes to tlie threshold, but it doesn't enter. It does not "qualify."
Tho council meets without takiug the oath of office. The mayor is merely chairman of a committee of citizens— tho council—and the meetings of the committee are held regularly. OrdiI nances are passed giving the city itiarslial and tho street commissioner power I to keep the town orderly and clean. .,
The council cannot handle any public money. The little money used by the council is raised by private subscription among the residents of tho town, and as it doesn't go through any red tape machine, and as every ono who pays these volunteer taxes knows just how much ho pays for everything, the money is not squandered. It is, in fact, a business administration. Tho city marshal is only a fiat functionary. As city marshal he has power to do nothing except scare small boys who throw melon rinds in the alleys and to notify owners of pigpens to clean up, but as constable of Humboldt township he can arrest men and enforce the laws as well as tho best policeman in tho world.
Tho street commissioner has no power, save with tho consent of tho people, whoso property he grades up or down. Ho is a sort of advisory board. The city clerk issues licenses to show which aro clearly fiat, and his records of tho proceedings of tho council would have no weight in any court. None of these appointive officers qualifies. Tho whole machinery of administration in tho little town is earned on by common consent. •*,
The present mayor—thoman'whowas elected, but who has not qualified and will not—is W. T. McEIroy, editor of the Humboldt Union. Mr. McEIroy has been in the littio town for 'SO years, and his paper is 21) years old. He thinkff when tho citizens get out of this hole the man who offers to vote a bond on the town site will be hanged
He says that the city stands ready to compromise with the "innocent purchasers" of the bonds for exactly what the purchasers are alleged to have paid, 26 cents on the $1. This proposition, he declares, has been made and rejected several times. Every few mouths an officer from some court tries to find funds of the oxtinct corporation in some bank in the county. Not long ago th» officer tried Iola. But so far tlio courte have been unable to get tho funds. Thfrlittlo town seems to have the best of the contest, and only time will release it from tho troubla
Fowls and Diphtheria.
Acoording to The British Medical Journal, tho rearing of fowls in Tunitv Italy, has been almost abandoned owing" to the enormous mortality caused by disease characterized in the formation of false membranes in the throat. Among persons attending to fowls in Tunis a large number of oases presenting symptoms of diphtheria occur. Lair and Ducloux have made a bacteriological examination of six sucli cases, and in one, a ohild suffering from severe angina, with falso membranes, wbicb were neither very thick nor very adherent, they found tlie bacillus wbieb they bad observed in fowls. Tho child resided on a farm where tho fowls had been suffering from diphtheria for six months.
A Convincing Argument.
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