Indianapolis Journal, Indianapolis, Marion County, 18 April 1883 — Page 1

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WHEN INDICATIONS. WEDNESDAY,—PartIy clomlj weather, stationary or slight rise in temperature. OTJR THIRD EXCURSION! To-morrow, Thursday, April 19, we will run our third excursion of the spring series, over the 1., B. & W. R. R., from Decatur, 111., and intermediate points, to our Clothing Store. Train arrives at Union Depot at 10:55 a - m - Returning train leaves at 6 p. m. WHEN CLOTHING STORE.

KATE CHASE SPRAGUE. Statement of the Facts Concerning Her Divorce from Governor Sprague. Cincinnati, April 17,—Judge Hoadly, of this-city, and Winchester Britton, of Brooklyn, N. Y., counsel for Mrs. Kate Chase Sprague, to-day sent from here a letter to the editor of the Vindicator, Staunton, Va,, referring to a statement published in that paper on March 16, in which Governor Sprague was represented as having said to the clerk of the court, to the commonwealth’s attorney, and to the Rev. J. D. Hullihan, in order to procure a license to marry and to induce the minister to perform the ceremony, that he brought suit against Mrs. Sprague asking for divorce on the ground of adultery; that she answered charging him with the same offense; that afterward she withdrew her charges against him, but his remained, and he was granted a divorce on the ground named in his petition, and the court divided the custody of the children. The minister reduced the above statment to writing. Counsel say they can hardly believe it possible such a perversion of facts • oil Id have been made, but us they have ssen no contradiction, they ask the editor of the Vindicator to publish the facts as they are in justice to Mrs. Sprague. They then recite that Mrs. Sprague brought suit for divorce in Rhode Islaud, charging adultery, cruelty and failure to support. He answered by a cross bill charging her with adultery. She prepared proof to support all the allegations, but on trial Governor Sprague and counsel proposed that if Mrs. Sprague would waive proof as to his adultery*, he would withdraw his petition and permit the case to proceed on the milder charge of non-support. The proposition was accepted, the decree was granted Mrs. Sprague on this ground, and she was given the custody of the three ‘younger children, the other child being, under the laws of Rhode Island, not subject to the control of the court. In view of all the facts, the counsel say they have advised Mrs. Sprague to avail herself of the permission of the court to resume her maiden name.

SPORTS AND PASTIMES. Tlie Memphis Races—An Exceedingly Lively Hurdle Race. Memphis, April 17.—The second day of the spring meeting of the New Memphis Jockey Club was a repetition of the first as regards weather, track and attendance. The first three races passed off quietly, with Lute Fogle, Lloyd Daly aud Japonica the winners. The fourth race was a handicap hurdle race, one and one-quarter miles, over five hurdles, Florence D. won. Time, 6:18. Annie G. fell at the second hurdle, and Florence D. stumbled over her and also fell. Athelstone kept going, but refused the third hurdle. Patsy McGrath, jockey of Florence D., ran and caught his horse, remounted and won the race amid great excitement. Base-Ball. Allegheny, April 17.—Allegheny 17, Bay City 3. Baltimore, April 17.—Bostons 6, Baltirnores 4. Louisville, April 17. —Eclipse 12, East Baginaws 3. New York, April 17.—Clevelands 4, Metropolitans 3. Destructive Fire at Sidney, O. Ppcclal to tiie Indianapolis Journal. Sidney, 0., April 17. —This morning, at 10 o’clock, a fire broke out in the spoke factory of Johnson & Leapley, at Anna, several miles of Sidney, The building, most of tbe machinery and a large amount of finished work was burned. The loss is estimated at about $12,000; insured in the Queen Insurance Company, of London, for $5,000. The arrival of a fire engine from Lima prevented a disastrous fire, saving a large amount of lumber in the yard and other mills. Suicide of a Friest. St. Paul, Minn., April 17.—Rev. John Schenck, Roman Catholic priest at Long Prairie, was found dead in ins bed-room, on Sunday, under circumstances plainly pointing to suicide. His death was occasioned by a bullet wound, and a revolver with one empty chamber was found lying by his body. Cause, despondency. A Duel in the Street. New York, April 17.—Thomas Hart and F. Keillev, both known to the police, met in Mulberry street to-night and renewed an old quarrel. Kuch drew a knife, and they fought until Hart fell to the sidewalk. Recovering consciousness, ho walked to the police station, and is now in the hospital dying. Reilley is at largo. WHY bo sick and ailing wlien Hop Bituirs will surely oure youl Ouo dollar, saves big .motor's Sills.

AT THE NATIONAL CAPITAL. Most of Yesterday Spent, in Argument on Mr. James's Evidence. **J. B. B.” Examined Concerning tlie Belford Check —Meeting of the National Academy of Science. Investigating Charges Against Supervising Architect Hill. Meeting and Election of the Managers of the National Soldiers* Home —Dishonest Tobacco Shippers. THE LOTTERY BUSINESS. Indications that Postmaster-General Gresham Will Attempt Its Suppression. Special to the Indianapolis Journal. Washington, April 17.—1 tis said that Postmaster-general Gresham will give the Louisiana Lottery cases an overhauling at an early date, and make an effort to have matter to and from the offices of that institution excluded from the mails as required by law. The lottery company keeps several high-priced men of influence in Washington on its pay-rolls, and thus far attempts to interfere with the transmission of lottery matter through the mails have fallen flat. The men who compose the lottery crowd, are afraid as death of the new Postmaster-general, and quake in their boots for fear he may by an official ruling kick their fat into the fire. The prompt manner in which he takes up questions and goes at once to the bottom of them is something new in departmental administration, and fills the parties who make a living expediting or delaying matters of business by arguments, demurrers and other means, with a fear that their occupation will soon be gone.

SENATOR SABIN. A Newcomer Who Takes Hold as Naturally as an Old Hand. Special to the Indianapolis Journal. Washington, April 17.—Senator Sabin, of Minnesota, has taken hold like an old hand. He has evidently come with a well-defined notion of staying. He spends most of his time in Washington, and has already made the acquaintance of everybody in the departments and out of them a senator cares to know. He is on good terms with more men already than nine-tenths of the public men who have spent half their lives in and about the capital. It is said that he has disposed of a portion of his large interests in Minnesota, and it is quite certain he has made extensive investments in Washington real estate and other securities, besides embarking energetically in Mexican and Southern railway and drainage schemes. As he is worth $5,000,000 or $6,000,000, he can do considerable business and keep several irons in the fire. Bashfulness is not Senator Sabin’s predominant characteristic. In a personal sketch, published not long ago in one of the city papers, he is described by the author as a very handsome man, tall, of magnificent physique, with flashing black eye3 of great brilliancy, and with a splendid black mustache, which droops over his chin, giving to his face an appearance strikingly like that of Senator Logan. In point of fact, he does not resemble Senator Logan any more closely that Dan. Ransdell or Harry Adams, of Indianapolis, but as he fancies there is such a resemblance, nobody can complain. The Senator will get on.

THE STAR-ROUTE TRIAL. Evidence of Mr. James Not Admitted—“J, B. B." on the stand. Washington, April 17.—Considering the unfavorable circumstances, the close, dark, ill-ventilated court-room, and the unusually long and tedious proceedings, the beginning of the fifth month of the second star-route trial found the court, jury and counsel looking well and in remarkably good health. All of the defendants were present, a rather unusual occurrence. William A. Cook opened the proceedings with a statement which, he said, might affect the case under consideration. He had been informed that a notice hud been served upon J. B. Price, requiring his presence in court to-day under pain of an attachment. He presented a surgeon’s certificate showing that Price was suffering from a cancerous affection of the eye, and was unable to attend. Mr. Merrick replied that Price had promised to attend with his friends at the government’s pleasure, but in view of the facts as described by Cook, the attachment would not be asked for unless it became absolutely necessary in order to comply with the forms of law. Ex-Postmaster-general James was then called to the stand by the prosecution, and requested to state whose signature was attached to the telegrams shown to him by Rerdell on a train from New York to Washington, in June, 1881. Mr. Ingersoll immediately objected, because it was an attempt to prove the contents of telegrams without a proper foundation. Mr. Merrick argued that the offer was proper, that a foundation had been laid. Mr. Ingersoll maintained that all evidence of fact that Dorsey had sent dispatches was purely collateral. They had not been spoken of by Dorsey in his direct examination, and the only reference to them was made during the cross-examination. It was, therefore, a collateral matter, and as such could not be inquired into. Mr. Wilson elaborated this and other points at length. Mr. Bliss reviewed the evidence relating to the subject. lie pointed to the fact that the destruction of all telegrams had been shown, and that it was now impossible to prove that such telegrams had ever been sent, except by the person who sent them. Upon the question of the coilateral nature ol Dorsey’s evidence Mr. Bliss based an argument of some length, maintaining that witness, being a defendant, and, therefore, shielded from a summons by the government, occupied a position different from ordinary witnesses, aud that

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it was not for him (Dorsey) to say that it was too late for the prosecution to introduce p.-oof of the contents of telegrams. Mr. l.igersoll had no objection to a statement of the contents of tl telegrams by the prosecution as a part of their offer. Os course the jury would pay no attention to it unless it was proved. . Mr. Merrick accordingly stated that the contents of the dispatches were as follows: The first dispatch, cne of them (they were delivered together), was to this effect: “Get off the train at once and return to New York. I think all is forgiven you.” The second was: “Return at once to New York. For God’s sake do nothing to injure me and my friends. Don’t persevere in your course.” Messrs, lngersoll and Davidge (smilingly) —ls that all, is that ail you propose to prove? Mr. Merrick, in a long argument, supported his offer to prove the signature of these dispatches. Messrs. Davidge and Henkle also argued the point. The court then, In a rather long and elaborate opinion, ruled against the prosecution, basing his decision upon the rules of evidence. The examination was then resumed, but Mr. Ingeroli objected to the next question asked, and, as tlie objection was sustained by tiie court, the witness was excused. The *prosecution then put on the stand, for the purpose of the contradiction of John W. Dorsey, three hotel clerks, who showed by the hotel register that Rerdell was in Nebraska and Colorado in April, 1879, although Dorsey had sworn he was in Washington. Judge Julius B. Bissell, of Leadville, was next called and examined with regard to the so-called “Belford check.” In an argument as to the admissibility of this testimony, Mr, Bliss said the books showed a check drawn to “J. B. B.” He did not know who “J. B. B. ’ represented, but would admit that he did know and believe it meant Belford. Witness said that in June, 1879, he saw S. W. Dorsey draw* a check or draft in Leadville to the order of “J. B. B.” Did not remember its exact amount, but thought it was for about $2,000. It was to be divided among four different gentlemen. Judge Bowen, afterward Senator Bowen, was one of the party. In reply to Mr. lngersoll, witness said his (witness’) initials were placed on the check, and Dorsey suggested that Charles W. Tankersley, one of the party, collect it. Did not know on what bank the check was drawn. It had been given to Tankersley because the latter wa3 Dorsey’s attorney, and the check had to be collected out of town. “Yes, it was a draft on New York for $1,500,” interjected S. W. Dorsey. Witness had never been interested in the mail business, and the check was not given in any such connection. “Was it a business transaction?” inquired Mr. Merrick. Witness smiled blandly, and the court remarked: “You cannot ask that, Mr. Merrick.” M. C. Rerdell was recalled, and contradicted John W. Dorsey where he said that lie (Rerdell) was in Washington in April, 1879. Mr. Biissthen said that with the exception of proof of the contents of the Clendennen letter the prosecution had concluded. Tue court then adjourned.

THE CHARGES AG-ainkt hhl. Wimi rney Are, ana Wiio Is Supposed to Have Preferred Them. Special to the Pittsburg Dispatch. After some two months’ deliberation it appears that Secretary Folger reluctantly decided that he could not do all the business that came into his office, and among other things let out the job of investigating Mr. Hill, the supervising architect. It is alleged that the acts complained of are connected with the operations at Dick’s Island, Maine. A contract was made with the owner of some quarries on the island to erect certain works, buildings, etc., and furnish appliances for cutting the stone upon the condition that the government would pay the proprietor 15 per cent, of the cost of the work, and have the cut stone needed for the object in view. In time the work was completed and the grvernment had no more use for the improvements on the island, which had co>t over $40,000. The property was put up and sold at auction, the proprietor of the quarry bidding it in for SI,BOO. Soon afterward more stone was required, and the department purchased the properly for the handsome price of $30,000. Mr. Hill’s friends say that the charges have reference to this old matter, and that he had nothing to do with it. It is alleged, however, that there are men in his office now who did have something to do with it. In spite of Mnllett’s denials, it is evident that he is at the bottom of the charges against Architect Hill, though precisely what the character of these charges are, except they are in relation to public buildings, is not known. A Philadelphia firm of contractors, who have furnished iron shutters, lias also joined Mullett. Judge Kelley tiled the charges for the Philadelphia firm. Murch is also a plaintiff in the case. Mr. New says a thorough investigation will be had.

The Charges in Detail. Washington, April 17.—The sessions of the commission to investigate the charges against Supervising Architect Hill, of the Treasury Department, will be held with open doors. Newspaper men and other interested parties are invited to attend. The charges will be read to-morrow, and the investigation proper begin on Monday. The charges preferred by ex-Representative Murch were made public to-day. The papers are drawn up in legal form, and are quite voluminous. The charges are classed under five different heads, substantially as follows: First—A general charge of corruption, fraud and extravagance against a ring in the architect’s office, composed of Assistant Secretary French, Architect A. G. Thomson, William H. Powers, B. F. Little, Gannon Church, Jordan Bartletr, Robbins A Cos., and others. Second Charge—That Hill corruptly administers the patronage of his ottioe against the interests of the uuited Btates. Third Charge—That contractors known to be guilty of fraud are especially favored by the Supervising Architect, having been largely overpaid by many thousands of dollars, and otherwise corruptly benefited. Fourth charge—That unskilled and Incompetent persons are employed in the architect's office and paid at rates due the competent persons, and who hold sinecures and do other work for which they are paid. Fifth Charge—That contracts have been let tu violation of law to persous not the lowest bidders, and that prices have been paid for labor and material known to have been extortionate and excessive; that vouchers have been paid for labor and material never furnished, and that, vouchers, bids and contracts have been unlawfully and corruptly altered to the advantage and benefit of the contractor*. Among tbe contractors alleged to have beeu improperly favored aro iluv f ollo\vlng; Cape Auu Granite Companr. Dix Isfllnd Granite Company, Bufiwell Gr ; "ite Company, Hurricane Island Granite Company, Old Dominion Granite Company, Westnam Granite Company, Collins Granite Company, anil Bartletr, Rohldus & Cos. One of the sneeificatloiiß alleges that ibe persons named in the rlug and their associates have exacted foes, commissions, percentages, percents, shurea, etc., from contractors. Another specification is that employes in the office have used the government's time

and materials in the designs and construction of private dwellings. Among the witnesses named are Secretary Fo*gor. Senator Dawes, A. B. MuPcU, W. G. Stinemetz, F. H. Oakshott, J. M. Wilbur, Joseph Worms, J. W. Barton, Michael Giblii. T. L. James and T. H. Murch. The charges preferred by Whiteall & Cos., of Philadelphia, relate to a contract for furnishing iron shutters for the custom-house at Cincinnati. This contract. thej r allege, was avU&rded by the supervising architect to a Boston lire-proof shutter company at if price $21,000 in excess of the lowest bid made, and under circumstances which indicated improper motives. Eleven charges preferred against Mr. Hill by A. B. Mullett, formerly supervising architect, have also been referred to the special committee. These charges allege general mismanagement on the part of Mr. Hill in connection with the postoffice at Philadelphia and custom-house at Chicago. BEN BUTTER WORTH. The Quakers Pleased with His Selection as Counsel in the Election Cases. Washington Special. The Quaker element here is much gratified with the appointment of Ben Butterworth in clituge of election cases in South Carolina. Tljey stand by Ben, though they could not indorse his whisky bill nor his speech in reply to Sam Cox in the House. “Do you know, said one of them to j*our correspondent to-day, “that Butterworth brings up his children not only in the Quaker taith but in the Quaker habits as well?” •‘What! to use the ‘thees’ and ‘tbous’ of OKI-time Quakerism, do you mean?” £‘Yes, that’s it exactly. Ben is quite strict cfy that point in his family, and out of it too, when he meets other Quakers. Ben and I, for instance, use the plain Quaker language whert we meet.” “Do you mean to say that the Quakers still use the peculiar language which characterized them so many years ago?” “Oh, yes, among themselves and in their families. We don’t do so in our general business intercourse with the public, for it would be an unnecessary parading of our customs, and would not at all add to our ability to approach men in our business or social intercourse. All peculiarities work some detriment in one’s ability to approach others, you know. But in our families and among ourselves the habit is still kept up.” Butterworth is highly thought of by the Quakers, and he will find some Quaker stock in the Carolinas. It was from there that old Levi Coffin emigrated when lie went to Indiana and Ohio, and “broke ground” for his “underground railway,” which rescued hundreds, perhaps tiiousands, of negroes from slavery, and made him a name that will stand for generations. One of his son3, by the way, is employed here in Washington, in the census bureau. He has been here for a number of years, and has seen the census force dwindle down from 1,500 to 150 and yet he is “there.” There are only two of the Levi Coffin family left, the one here and one residing in Cincinnati. Old Levi and his faithful wife, who was as active a worker in the underground railroad as he, sleep side by side in the little Quaker burving-ground at Cincinnati, and their works live after them.

GENERAL AND PERSONAL. Argument Begun in the “Patent Process” Flour Case. "Washington, April 17.—Argument was begun in the United States Supreme Court to-day in a case which may prove to be of much interest and importance to all millers who nidke what is known as “patent process” flour. The case is that of Robert L. Downton, appellant, against the Yeager Milling Company, which comes here upon an appeal from tbe Circuit Court of the United States for the eastern district of Missouri. It is a suit brought for infringement of a patent granted April 20, 1875, upon an improved process for manufacturing middlings flour by crushing the grain between rollers. Among the defenses set up by the Yeager Milling Company is that Downton’s patent is void for want of novelty in the invention. If the decision of the court should turn upon this point rather than upon one of the many other points of law involved, and thus settle the question of validity of the patent, the case would be one of much importance, since most of the large mills in this country have substituted rollers for stones, and are now manufacturing patent process flour. Meeting; of the Managers of the Soldiers' Home. Washington, April 17. —The board of managers of the National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers met at noon to-day at the Arlington Hotel, and the following officers were elected for the ensuing year: President, General W. B. Franklin; first vice-president, Colonel L. A. Harris, of Ohio; second vicepresident, General J. A. Martin, of Kansas; secretary, General M. T. McMahon, of New Y’ork. The resignation of General W. 8. Tilton, governor of the Home at Togus, Me., was accepted, and General Luther Stephenson, jr., of Massachusetts, was elected as his successor. Dr. S. K. Fowle, of Concord; was elected surgeon of the Southern Home at Hampton, Va. The other business of the board was of a routine character. The board leaves here to-morrow to visit the Soldiers’ Home at Hampton, Va.

The Tricks of Tobacco Shipper*. Washington, April 17. —Consul Lewis, of Sierre Leone, writes to the Department of State that importers of leaf tobacco from the United States complain that it is dishonestly packed; that hogsheads, on being opened, are found to contain a great deal of refuse tobacco; that from 25 to 50 per cent, of the imports is not according to samples, and that this is particularly the case with Kentucky tobacco. Owing to the difficulties of inspection, the inferior character of the tobacco, according to Consul Lewis, is rarely discovered until it has found its way to the retailers’shops, and the importer is obliged to make an allowance to the consumer, which in cases averages £2 per hogshead on the cargo. He advocates a more careful inspection of tobacco before shipment. The National Academy of Science*. Washington. April 17.—The National Academy of Sciences met this afternoon at the National Museum. Twenty-six members were present, including some of the best scientific men of the country. Professor A. C, Marsh, vice-president, was in the chair, and Professor Asaph was elected as secretary. Papers were read by Messrs. Leconte, Itemsen, Loomis, Cope and Hill. The Academy will remain in session until Friday. To-morrow an election will be held to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Professor Rogers, late president of the Acudemy,

UNEASY CROWNED HEADS.! Futile Efforts to Save the Phoenix Park Murderers. The Counsel Fall to Prove an Alibi for Curley—Carey, tlie Informer, Compared to Titus Oates* The Coronation ol* the Czar of Russia Again Postponed. A German to Reorganize the Sultan’s Army French Troubles in Anam and Africa— Queeuslaud’s Acquisition. THE FENIAN ASSASSINS. A Witness, in an Effort to Establish an Alibi for Curley, Contradicted. Dublin, April 17.—The trial of Daniel Curley was resumed this morning. James Smith, one of the prisoners who turned informer, was the first witness called. His evidence was merely a repetition of that given at the trial of Joe Brady. Peter Carey, brother of Janies Carey, was next placed on the stand. He testified that after Cavendish and fcurke were murdered, he was detailed to watch the movements of Kavanaugh, the car-driver, who, it was feared by the Invincible?, would give information to the authorities, and who Curley wanted murdered. Smith and James Carey differed as to the gate by which Carey left the park on May 6. Two constables, on cross-examination, could not agree as to the part of the fence they saw Curley go over. Being asked to point but the spot on the map. they designated places thirty yards apart. The statements of Kav- , anaugh and Smith somewhat confiict; Kav- ; anaugh swore that Smith told him in the j park that the Chief Secretary was the object !of their mission, while Smith testified that j he was ignorant of the object of the conspirators. A servant girl of Janies Carey identified Curley as the man who frequently visited her employer’s house, and in company with other Invincibles. Another girl swore that siie saw Curiey in the park, on May 6. James Carey’s son swore that he saw his father and Curley in the vicinity of Dublin Castle on the day the murder was committed. James Carey testified that he originally intended to lay on Burke’s body a card bearing the words: “Executed by order of the Invincibles.” Carey said he himself wrote a card for the fmrpcse. The idea was not carried out, low’ever, and Curley afterwards placed the cardin the mail-box of the Dublin Express, newspaper. The case for the Crown closed with taking some formal police evidence.

Dr. Webb, for the defense, compared James Carey to Titiv* Oates, who, like Carey, was induced to swear away the lives of innocent men in similar circumstances, by a similar system of lavish rewards. This plot was a plot with one conspirator, and that conspirator was James Carey. The young men of Ireland should take warning from the fact that nearly all the prisoners at that bloody assises were mere boys. He was prepared clearly to establish the innocence of Curley by alibi. Peter Hanlon, father-in-law of Curley, and an uncle of Joseph and Lawrence Hanlon, two other conspiracy prisoners, swore that Curley was in his company from 6toll on the evening of May 6, between which hours the murder was committed. A plumber named Hopkins saw Curley outside of a saloon at 6:45 on the evening of May 6. A barkeeper swore that he served Curley at 6 that evening. On cross-examination he declined to swear that a sale entered on his books was made to Curley personally. Adjourned.

WARLIKE PREPARATIONS. Military Programme of the Germans in Certain Contingencies. London, April 17.—A message from Emperor William to the Reichstag calling for legislation in the interest of the working classes excites as much uneasiness here in official circles as at Berlin, for the reason that it is believed to he inspired by distrust of the existing government of France and to cover a military programme which will pretty certainly be carried out upon the first symptom of serious political disturbances in France. I have iton the best authority that under orders from Berlin, a fortnight ago, six divisions of the German Imperial cavalry and four army corps have been got into readiness to cross the French frontier in three days’ time. Home of the socialist leaders of appear inclined to cut out work nearer home for this force by provoking overt disturbances among the German working classes, but as any such attempt would be disastrous to the people it is not likely it will be made. The real danger to Europe at this moment is at Paris, where the men in authority seem to be entirely incapable of understanding the danger to which they are exposing not oniv the peace of the continent, but the very existence of their own country, - ■— UNEASY ETNA. Phenomena Attending the Lust Eruption of of the Sicilian Volcano. Correspondence London Times. At Reggio and Messina showers of sand and lapilli fell. But so dense was the cloud of smoke and fine ashes in which the mountain was enveloped that even at the foot of Etna, only occasionally, when there was an opening in the cloild, a vast column of fire could be seen ascending from the principal crater. The obscurity, however, in which everything was involved served to render the scene more alarming. The eruption commenced on the night of the 20th of March, r.nd from 3 o'clock in the morning till 6 o’clock on the following morning ninety-two undulating shocks of earthquake were felt. They continued after that time, though with less violence, till, on the night of the 22d, two terrible shocks were felt at Nicolosi, and another on the night of the 23d. It would appear that this great commotion was the prelude to a yet greater eruption, and, indeed, eleven new mouths were opened above Nicolosi, which vomited forth sand, scoriie, lapilli and a dense smoke, with fear-

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fill roarings. The activity of these mouth 3 is not very great, which is regarded as an in-* dication of yet greater disasters. Many families have abandoned the points most threat-ened,-as Nicolosi and Belpasso; but those who remain sleep in the open air, and the troops who have been sent are engaged in erecting tents or breaking down walls and houses that are in danger of falling. Great exertions are made to keep the people from the churches, which, on the occasion of such awful events, are always sure to be crowded. A sense of security is felt within these sacred buildings, though there are no places where there is greater insecurity. Happily, no human victims are reported up to tiie 23d; and this may be explained by the fact that the shocks of earthquake occurred principally by day, when people were on the alert But much damage has been done to property. In some of the sniali villages on the middle of the mountain houses have been thrown down, and a little chapel at Macchia has fallen. At Zaffarana six houses were ruined, and the facade of the church; while the barracks of the carbineers were fissured. Other churches and houses are reported to have been damaged, but it would be an endless task to note all. Wherever buildings are in a dangerous state orders are given to demolish them directly. Further intelligence is anxiously expected; for though there was a short cessation of the shocks, and people in some places were resuming their usual occupations, the mountain was discharging its contents abundantly, and no one could say that the danger was entirely removed. GENERAL FOREIGN NEWS. Trouble Betweeu the French and Natives at Loango. Lisbon, April 17.—1n the Chamber of Deputies, a dispatch from the Governor of Angola was read. It is stated that the French occupied I’ontanegro and Loango on the 28th of March. The natives protested. The captain of the Portuguese cruiser Bergo, who made a formal protest to the French ruthorities, expected that a conflict with the French will follow, and that Henry M. Stanley will require a ship and forces for his protection. There has been no outbreak, however, up to date. The Fenian Way of Getting Information. London, April 17.—The affidavit of a clerk in the postal telegraph says men whom he supposed to be Fenians accosted him, bandaged his eyes, in a court near the Broad-street railway station, and compelled him, under threats to take his life, to answer questions as to the whereabouts of the engines, and the number and duties of the persons employed in the central telegraph offices. He was afterward conveyed to Kingston and questioned by six men, some of whom were Americans. The clerk lias a brother in America. Does not know how the Fenians learned his name.

The Foot and Mouth Disease. London, April 17.—1n the Lords the Duke of Richmond and Gordon moved that the papers concerning the foot and mouth disease in cattle be presented to the House, and asked why the importation of cattle from the United States as well a9 France was not prohibited. The Lord President of the Council and Minister of Agriculture denied that the disease was prevalent to any large extent in America, although the disease existed there, and the wholesale prohibition of importation of American cattle was not justified. The Mal*;assy Envoys Pleased with America* London, April 17.—The members of Pari iament and others congratulated the Malagassy envoys on the satisfactory result of their visit to the United States, expressing the hope that it would lead to a good understanding. The deputation also wished the envoys success in their negotiation witli France. The chief envoy spoke in warm praise of the kindness received in America, and cited the intention of the United States to promote its agent in Madagascar to the rank of consul. The Coronation Again Postponed. Berlin, April 17.—1 tis likely the coronation of the Czar will be postponed until (he 10th of June. The latest proclamation of the Nihilists merely refers to the Czar in a scornful w'ay, saying he is beneath criticism. Well informed persons in Russia express the opinion that no danger need be feared for the Czar at the coronation, with the exception, perhaps, of an act of an isolated fanatic, and even that is unlikely. Another Bone of Contention. London, April 17,—1n reference to the announcement that a commissioner has been sent from Queensland to take possession ol of New Guinea, as a dependency of Queensland. it is pointed out that the colonial institute notified the Australian government in December last that tlie Algerine Zgitung advised the German government to annex New Guinea.

Tho Turkish Army to Be Reorganized. Berlin, April 17.—The .Sultan of Turkey has invited Baron von Ooltzc, <f the general staff of the German army, to enter the Turkish service and reorganise the military and educate the troops. The Emperor will permit the Baron to accept the invitation. Cable Notes. The Russian government has expelled the Nihiiists of Chestapoloff. The workingmen of Germany are organizing for a general strike for ar. increase ol wages. At Madrid, a scaffold around the ceramic exhibition building fell, injuring seventeen persons. Prince Thomas, Duke of Genoa, and the Princess Isabella, of Bavaria, were married at Munich, yesterday. Three rafts upset in the great tank at Secunderabad, India, while crowded with natives engaged in religious ceremony, and sixty-two were, drowned. It is reported that the troubles b'twee? General Thibaudin, Minister of Wur, and Prime Minister Ferry have been renewed, and the former intends to resign. At the last cabinet council the German ministry was unanimous aguinst removing the restrictions agains the celebration ol mass and administration of the sacrament. It is stated that should the Emperor of Annum refuse the demands of France, q thousand troops and several gunboats will b sent to occupy tbe strategic points on th( 6ung Koi river. Three hundred and thirteen petitions havi been presented to the Austrian Reicbsrath urging tlie defeat of the reactionary school bill. The greater portion of the German element looks upon the measure with disfavor. nr i'AVKSTY-Forrt beautiful colon of the Dri, iiioii t !>;. c*, for ellk, wool, cotton, oh., 10 ctmu each. A child can use with perfect success.