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rargely to that result. Mr. Betmer declares that Bert must he a true demagogue, otherwise he wosd not resort to falsehood to please his constituents. THE EGYPTIAN REBELLION. Arrival of Reinforcements at Khartoum— Latest from the Prophet. Cairo, Dec. 27. —Thirteen hundred troops have arrived at Khartoum from Fasboda. They met no resistance on the wav. The garrison at Khartoum now numbers 4,000. A female slave, captured by El Mahdi. after slaying a Kabaish. chief, her master, recently escaped from El Obeid. She reports that Mahdi is in great tear, and has sent h's family to a place of safety. Neighboring tribes refused to help him. An emissary of El Mahdi, arrested at Minich, fourteen miles above Cairo, declared that it was his intention to proceed to Cairo and Mecca. FOREIGN MISCELLANY. Duty ou American Goods in Cuba Abrogated. Madrid. Dec. 27.—A decree has been gazetted abrogating article live of the decree of March 12, 1808, whereby goods from the United States pay a duty in Cuba as if the}’ had been brought in foreign ships, even when arriving under the Spanish flag. The preamble of the decree,, .states that the objects are to define equitable conditions of reciprocal trade between Cuba and the United States without prejudice to ulterior revision of the tariff, and place the commercial relations of Spain aud the United States on a sound basis. The decree becomes operative within thirty days after its publication by the Spanish consuls in their respective localities. Explosions in Ireland. London, Dec. 27. —There is a revival of the attempts to destroy life and property by explosives. Besides the explosion at Birkenhead, on the night of the 25th, a dynamite cartridge exploded in Barrack street, Strabane, County Tyrone, Ireland, yesterday, destroying the roof of the house. A box of explosives with fuse attached was found on the track of the Great Western railway, near Axminster. A Bank in Financial Distress. Boston, Dec. 27. — Union Market National Bank, of Watertown, voted to pass its dividend due in January, as a conservative measure. The Journal says there are rumors concerning the financial' integrity of the concern, but that the directors state the assets are sufficient to meet all claims. The trouble was caused by the withdrawal of President Marsh, who owed the bank $40,000. Outrage*! Students. Baris. Dec. 27.— Two hundred students, feeling offended by an artiole in the Communist journal, Cri dti Peuple, besieged the office yesterday evening and demanded a retraction. The editor refused, aud the students dispersed, but will meet to-night to determine the course to pursue. Havana’s Sauitary Condition. Havana, Dec. 27.—The sanitary condition of Havana is improving. Only ten deaths from yellow’ fever for the week which ended yesterday. The cases are scattered among the population, and not confined to shipping and military hospitals, as they usually are. A Crisis Probable. Madrid, Dec. 27.—At the cabinet council the ministers explained the political situation to King Alfonso, aud expressed their fears that an agreement between the ministerialists- and the sapnorters of Sagasta was impossible. A Tomb to Euirnannel. Rome, Dec. 27.—King Humbert consents, in accordance with the wish of the Pope, to erect a tomb to Victor Emmanuel in the side ehcpel instead of the center of the Pan-' tlieon.

Earth quake. Zkeptc, Bohemia, Dec. 17.—A severe shock of earthquake was felt here to-day, causing the inhabitants to ttee to neighboring fields. Cable Notes. Chislain, Calm, Painvin it Dryon, bankers, Antwerp have silspanded payment. Liabilities. £400,000. The health of the Czar is improving, find the inflammation caused by the recent accident is rapidly subsiding. The French Chamber of Deputies discussed the bill granting a credit of <2,000,000t,-for the proposed colonization in Algeria. An important consistory will be held in Route in March. Several new cardinals will be created. It is strongly probable that an American will obtain one of the coveted hats. It is said that during the visit of the Crown Prince to the Pope, the latter repeatedly referred to questions concerning the church, but the Prince declined to commit himself on that subject. Von Gossler, Russian Minister of Kcclesitical Affairs, has forwarded to Bishop Kuhm 119 dispensations for priests in thedioce.se of Breslau, who have been hitherto debarred from exercising their functions. BUSINESS TROUBLES Liabilities of A. D. Smith £ Cos. to Providence Banks. Rrovidence, R. 1., Dec. 27.—The following is a statement of A. D. Smith & Co.’s paper held by Providence banks: American National Bank, $175,000; National Bank of Commerce, $165,000; People’s Savings Bank, $107,500; Rhode Island Hospital Trust Company. $90,000: Providence Institution for Savings, $50,000; Merchants’ National Bank $72,000; Providence National Bank, $2f750; Commercial National Bank. $30,000; Merchants’ National Bank, $20,000, and Roger Williams National Bank, $24,000. Total $767,000. Failures in New York. Nkw York, Dec. 27. —William Carroll & Cos., dealers in wool and straw hats, filed an assignment to-day. Preferences §21,000. New York, Dec. 27.—The number of assignments filed in this city in 1883 was ill.'!; liabilities, $20,857,843; actual arseis, $9,371,451. Suspended Operations. Mast Weymouth, Mass., Dec. 27. —Dizer & Cos., boot and shoe manufacturers, have decided to stop business rather than accede to '' • u manJsof the striking lasters. Nearly 400 arc unmployed. The Ward Failure. Boston, Dec. 27.—C. H. Ward, boot and hoe manufacturer, who failed for $1,500,000 l.i.it summer, has mortgaged his entire property fur the benefit of his creditors. Failure at Chicago. Chicaoo, Dec. 27.—C. A. Contant .t Cos., fancy dry goods and notions, have failed. Liabilities, $100,000; assets, real value, 050,000. . Violent Thunder-Storm. 9 Nkw Haven, Conn., Dec. 27.—A thunder-Storm.-passed over the city this ufternoou, LigMning was frequeatand sharp, and the fWnder very heavy. A strong smell of suljbar prevailed the air. ' i

STATE NEWS AND GOSSIP. Attempted Intimidation of Citizens by Parke County Ruffians A Former Outrage Recalled—War Against ludecent Literature in Illinois—News Gleanings in Two States. INDIANA. Attempted Intimidation of Citizens of Montezuma by Ruffians. Special to the Indianapolis Journal. Montezuma, Dec. 27.—8e10w is a verbatim copy of a postal-card received here this morning by Rev. Thomas 11. Griffith, postmaster: (Inscription) tom grifilth pos inastr yn tak tu muteh about wlnskeo an saloons now yu ar goen to hel dam strate if yu dont shut up linray tor hel Old diz Below is a verbatim copy of a letter received here this morning by William N. Akins, merchant and township trustee: (Inscription) BU akins Montznna old woster is ben ralken of lecktren on tempracs he likes yu an wil beer wot yu sa yu better advize him to let itulou or deth wii sling him to hel to kwik We hev money an kin bev the old s— of ab— lade lo Thar is a fu mor dam fulsjns lilt him better Ink out tu as kas berre Jon Donelson an sum mor Suete Litknin. Messrs. Griffith, Akins, Case. Berry and Donaldson, whose names are mentioned above, are all of the very best class of citizens, while Mr. Wooster will be remembered as one upon whom, by means of a forged letter to the Journal on March 27 last, was charged a burglary, but who was folly vindicated in the Journal of two days after. The supposed cause is the temperance views of these gentlemen, as the other side are bitter on account of all saloon licenses being refused at the late term of court. The Truants Return, Special to the Indianapolis Journal. Greensboro, Dec. 27.—About twenty days ago Harry Edwards eloped from here with Alice Randall. They returned, to-day, and were cordially greeted by her father and taken home. They were married at Chattanooga and afterward were heard from at Atlanta, Ga., where they were out of money, but Mr. Randall furnished them tickets to come home and now they are here with all the romance of an elopement gone. Both of them are quite young. Committed Suicide.' Spocial to the Indianapolis Journal. Greencastle, Dec. 27.—Eugene Soaper, a wealthy farmer, living south of Greencastle near Putnamville, committed suicide to-day by shooting himself in tho head. He has been insane for some time, and was at one time an inmate of the Insane Asylum at Indianapolis. Residence Burned. Special to the Indianapolis Journal. Kokomo, Dec. 27.—The residence of Mr. Reynolds, one and one half miles south of the city, together with its contents, was entirely destroyed by fire early this morning, the inmates barely escaping. Loss, $2,000; no insurance. Origin unknown. Dropped Dead. Special to the Indianapolis Journal. Dublin, Dec. 27.—Levi Jenkins, a stout, hearty young man, about eighteen years old, dropped dead on the street to-day. lie enjoyed good health, and death, probably, resulted from fatty degeneration of tho heart.

Business Failure. Special to the Indianapolis Journal. Bloomington, Dec. 27.—A. W. Johnston, a well-known groceryman here, made an assignment to-day for the benefit of creditors. Assets, $6,000. Tlie Harvey Lynching. Petersburg Special. Many new developments are constantly reaching the ears of the public regarding the Pike county lynching. We have the most reliable information to the effect that no less than half a dozen desperadoes are concerned in the murderof youngCtistiu at Petersburg on last Friday night, and that it was the intention of Harvey and his pals to raise §SOO before Christmas or perish in the attempt. Harvey, as your readers are already aware, did perish at the bands of Judge Lynch. It was the gang’s intention to murder Ed. Montgomery, one of the ieading merchants and coal operators of Petersburg. It is whispered about that Harvey made a full and complete confession, with the hope that lie would save his life, but the mob was merciless, yet listened to his confession, which implicated several hard cases, one of whom is a notorious prostitute. As soon as the other members of the gang were made aware of the awful fate of their pal, Harvey, they disappeared, but cut the telephone wire, the only immediate means of communicating witlitbe outside world, in more than five places. They succeeded in escaping, but several detectives are on the tracks of the villains,and, if caught, no doubt every one of the gang will be summarily dealt with. Indiana Patents. Patents have been issued to Indiana inventors as follows: J. R. Drillinger, Terre Haute, for a sliding door; Elijah Hedges, Indianapolis, for a bead-rest, for coffins; W. Hall. Fort Wayne, fora dumping-wagon; W. H. Newby, Columbus, for a watch-dial. Minor Notes. Tiio Brazil rolling-mill, which has been constantly running for a year, hag shut down for a brief period. John L. McFetridge, editor of the Madison Star, is seriously indisposed, having been confined to his bed for some days. It is probable that the Speer paper-mil), at Brookville, may be purchased by Cincinnati men and put in operation. The mill is now idle. Alexander Hall, of Vincennes, has been acquitted of the charge of attempt to outrage Ida McFheetera, but was lined for assault and battery. Win. Folsom and John Gentry, of Foleomville, Warrick county, got into a drunken row, when Folsom shot Gentry with a revolver. The hall took effect in the left thigh. Folsom was arrested. The notion store of Abraham Hoffman, at Loganaport, has been closed by creditors. Mr. Hoffman claims that his embarrassment is only temporary, and thinks he will be able to arrange for resinning business within a short time. The flood la Blue river has swept away the dam of the old Jenner mill, two miles west of MUltown, and wrecked the mill. The mill was owned by Isaiah Hancock, of New Albany, and was leased by (Walts Ac Bro. Their loss is very serious. The body of a woman was found iu Eel riyer. at Logansport, on Wednesday. The woman was dressed iu black,and wore a close-fitting cloak of gray material. The corpse was removed to an undertaking establishment, but has not yet been identified. A mob, beaded by Thomas and Lusty Awker, visited a sohool-house a few miles south of Muscle, for the purpose of breaking up a literary mooting. Director John Driscall reprimanded them for bad behavior, when they set upon him and beat him most severely. Friends came to his assistunoe, when a general fight ensued. Iu

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which all were more or less injured. The offenders were arrested and convicted of riot and heavily lined. Other sultß wiU follow. Two men attempted to cross Pigeon creek in WRrrick county, in a wagon. The creek was swolleu from the recent snow aud rain, and the current being swift the horse and wagon were swept from the ford, and all, including the men and horses, were drowned. The names of the drowned persons could not be learned. The citizens of Petersburg held a public meeting aud adopted resolutions lamenting the necessity for tile banking of Charles Harvey, but declaring that the time had come when it became essential to rid the community of incendiaries and murderers. A committee of twelve citizeus was appointed to discover and prosecute other outlaws. A remarkable coincidence occurred near Monticello , on Monday in which W illiam Breckiin and a son of James McKinley, both fat men, each had their right leg broken while chopping wood. About three months ago these same two mon each suffered a broken leg. and ou the same dav ami about the same time. They live live miies apart. The flood iu Blue river, at Fredericksburg,was the highest by four feet ever known. Every store in the town was Inundated, and nearly every residence. The pike was seriously washed, and the farmers along the stream suffered heavy losses The losses in Fredericksburg alone arc estimated at not less than SIO,OOO, aud possibly a much larger sum. The commissioners of Delaware county have informally decided to erect anew court-house. They will probably issue bonds in March and build the foundation, completing it the following year. There are now not quite $20,000 worth of jail and bridee bonds afloat, with almost all riie money in the treasury to pay them off as they fall due, so that the county is in good condition to build. ILLINOIS. A Young Lady Killed While Creeping uncier a Freight Train. Special to the Indianapolis Journal. Bloomington, Dec. 27.— Miss Belle Dodson; aged nineteen, was instantly killed to-night at Lexington, this county, while creeping under a freight train on the Chicago A: Alton railroad, which stood across the roadway. She wa3 very prominent and much esteemed. Warring Against Indecent Literature. Special to the Indianapolis Journal Springfield, Dec. 27.—Some time ago the Attorney-general of the State gave his opinion that dealers in the Police Gazette, the Illustrated News, and papers of that class, are liable lo prosecution under the statutes of the State. The opinion had wide circulation through the press, and it is believed ha3 practically euded the sale of them in half the towns in Illinois. In this city not a news dealer now keeps them, and they are to be found in only two barbershops in the city, places where they have almost always been kept heretofore. There has been no action by the local authorities In the matter, but the trade In them has been endec simply by the influence of the Attorney-general’s interpretation of the statutes in regard to them.

Brief Mention. The ladies of Gifford go out shopping in wooden ehoes. Tile sheriff of Champaign county is showed thirty cents a day for feeding prisoners. Abel Bliss, a resident of New Lenox since 1833, died on Wednesday, aged seventy-throe. Thomas Johuson, of Bioouiibgton. was found dead In a hotel in Cairo. It is thought ho committed suicide. John Lungdon, Frank Miller and Charles Lollesion, of Decatur, have been indicted for assault upon a Wabash brukemao. At a dance at Niantic, William Whaley, a yonng man from Tavlorville, danced so long and hard that he broke his right leg below the knee. Mrs. Alexander Wilson, of Decatur, died on Tuesday from a paralytic stroke and the effects of a broken limb. Shu was aged sixty-nine. The German Banking Company, of Peoria, will cease to do business alter Dec. 31. The GermanAiuerlcan National Bauk will be its successor. A. 8. Leas, a prominent citizen of \- utw-100, died on Wednesday. When his sister, Mrs. 8. J. Miller, heard of his death she dropped dead.) The wagon bridge at Peoria has been securely locked for the winter. Tile bridge-tenders do not anticipate the reopening ot navigation before spring. A Springfield firm distributed eight hundred loaves or bread to the poor on Christmas nay. Whether for oharity or advertising putpoßes.is not stated. Tne latest theory concerning the (lead woman whose body was found in the river at Peoria, has just been exploded. It was thought that it was the body of Annie Davenport, but she is now in Bloomington. The ten-year-old sons of J. Gregory and H. Cowan, of Farrington township, Jefferson county, were playing with loaded guns, when the gnn of ibe Gregory boy was accidentally discharged. the load entering the left lung of young Cowan, killing him almost instantly. On Christinas morning George Case, a young man living at Peotone. a village about fifteen miles northeast of Kankakee, went hunting. When he reached the woods lie halted and resteil the butt or his cnekeil gun on the ground, the muzzle pointing inward Ills head. Case then nailed t<> bis dog. which was running about a short distance off. Tue animal ran to his master and .lumped upon his breast. In doing so he pressed the trigger with one of his biudfeer, and the gun was discharged, instantly killing Case. Considerable sensation bas been caused at Ottawa over the discovery of many facts that lead to the conclusion that Warren Swartb. who was killed there lost week, and found under the cars of the Cliioago, Rock Island & Pacific railroad, was murdered and thrown under the cars. He was a large and full-chested man—so large that bis body would have been crushed under any car; yet t.'ierc was no mark upon him save that lus face was beaten into a jelly. He belonged to a respectable family. He was an important witness in a s2l K>,(>ou case, and was followed by two men till bis death. LABOR. No Foundation for the Report of a Miners' Strike in Pennsylvania. Pittsburg, Dec. 27.—Officers of the local miners’ organization pronounce the report of tbe intended strike, on the first of the year, of 20,000 miners in Westmoreland, Black, Clearfield, Bedford and Huntington counties, absurd. They say there are not that many miners in the district, and'the men are not in a condition to strike, as they have had little work, and have scarcely money enough to buy two week’ provisions ahead. The amalgamated union miners only organized last summer, and are too poor to start such a strike. The miners in the Connellsville coke regions met at Scottdaie to-day, and after passing a series of resolutions denouncing Hungarian serf-labor, appointed a committee to prepare a petition to Congress, requesting the passage of some restrictive law upon their wholesale importation. No Prospects of a Strike. Dubois, I’a., Dec. 27.—There is but little prospect, of a general strike in the Clearfield region. A meeting was held at Reynoldsville last night and one here to-night, but no definite action was taken at either meeting. The men at Punxtawney will protest against the introduction of the screen system. Accept the Redaction. Pittsburg, Dec. 27.—Three thousand employes of the National Tube Works Company, at McKeesport, decided to-night to accept the reduction of 12>i to 25 per cent, on Jan. 1. The mills will now probably continue in operation all winter. A Blow, at Chinese Labor. Toronto, Dec, 27—The trades’ congress has unanimously resolved that the future welfare of the working people of the Dominion required the prohibition of importations of Chinese labor,

THE NATIONAL CAPITAL. (Concluded from First Page.| the bill the committee will look to the possibility of preparing a measure which can pass Congress, but whether or not the bill can get through the House without being amended so as to destroy its usefulness is a matter of mere conjecture. Mr. Morrison said he was not in favor of disturbing the tax on whisky and tobacco. The President’s Christmas. Washington Special. President Arthur distributed Christmas gifts in regal style. He gave his daughter a pair oE diamond ear-rings, and-young Allan, who is home for the holidays, received a check for $l5O. To each employe of his household he gave sls and a Christmas turkey. Alexander Powell, the President’s private messenger, received from him a handsome gold watch and chain. It is said that the President received a half-dozen goldheadod canes, and as many silk umbrellas, together with wines, cigars, etc. The President and his children attended the Christmas service at St. John’s Church in the morning. In the afternoon Mis3 Nellie and several of her playmates took possession of the mau--sion and made the cast room and adjoining parlor ring with mirth. Funeral of Mrs.' Rosecraos. Washington, Dec. 27.—The funeral of Mrs. General Rosecrans took place at St. Aloysus Church to-day. Requiem mass was celebrated by Rev. Father Busam. Nearly all the members of Congress now in Washington were present with their families. The casket, covered with flowers, was borne by Senator John F. Miller, Gen. Philip H. Sheridan, Hon. John R. Glasscock, Gen. H. .1. Wright, Hon. John S. Barbour, Col. Gilbert C. Kniffen, Gen. H. J. Hunt and Judge Thomas W. Bartley. The remains were placed in the vault at Mt. Olivette Cemetery. Charley McComag. Washington, Dec. 27. —Lieutenant-general Sheridan lias received a telegram from Ma-jor-general Pope, at Fort Leavenworth, saying it is thought a white boy, Charly McCo-* mas, is with a band of Chiracahua Indians daily expected to reach the San Carlos Agency. Notes and Personalities* Washington, Dec. 27.—The President left Washington last evening for New York, for the purpose of attending to private business, and also to attend the reception given this afternoon by Seth Barton French. He will probably return to Washington to-morrow. John N. Irwin, Governor of Idaho Territory, has returned to the Treasurer of the United States a draft for $650 sent him as salary for the quarter which ended Oct 30, aud declined also to receive the salary due him for the quarter ending Dec. SI. He states that he has been unable to attend to the duties of the office since July 1, and does not consider that he can conscientiously accept pay. The lirst five months of the present fiscal year the total internal revenue collections were $51,270,438, being $11,343,971 less than the corresponding period last year. In spirits the total increase on collections was $2,074,771: fermented liquors, increase, $497,388; total decrease in collection of taxes on tobacco, $9,101,607; from banks and hankers, $1,068,292; miscellaneous taxes, $3,656,231. The Commissioner of Indian Affairs is informed that Chief Ispaheche, of the Creek nation, and a delegation of his adherents, intend to come to this city to confer with the department in regard to Creek troubles. Mr. Morrison expects to appoint Henry Talbott, jr., of Illinois, clerk of the ways and ffieaTis committee. • The Comptroller of the. Currency has authorized the manufacturers’ National Bank, of Minneapolis, Minn., to begin business. Capital, $3010,000.

LOSSES BY FIRE. A New York Oil-Houae Almost Totally fietroyed. New York, Dec. 27.—The fire in the oil store of Ward & Bro., No. 172 Front street, broke out afresh this morning. The entire rear of the building was suddenly lit up. The engines quickly deluged the building, as well as No. 174. The cellar . held a lake of oil reaching to the sidewalk. It will be necessary to pour water on the building all day. Ward said that owing to the dullness of trade a large stock had accumulated on the firm’s hands to the value of about $30,000. Tbe indications were that it would be a complete loss. Insurance, $15,000. A Village Partially Burned. Detroit, Mich., Dec. 27.—Fire at Saranec, lonia county, at an early hour this morning, destroyed Thomas Fulk’s furniture store, C. A. Burk’s jewelry store; Ronnert & Hunter, boots and shoes; Anderson & Walker, hardware; J. P. Anderson, dry goods; J. H. Killmer groceries. Estimated loss, $15,000. Flouring Mills Burned. Cleveland, 0., Dec. 27. —The Leader’s special reports the City flouring mills, at Lodi, burned to-day. Loss, $12,000; insurance, §7,000. MARINE NEWS. A Bark and a Steamer Overdne, and Fears Expressed for Their Safety. Philadelphia, Dec. 27. —The British bark Lalla, whicii sailed from Philadelphia June 6, for Japan, with a cargo of refined petroleum, is overdue. Fears are entertained for its safety. The cargo is valued at $41,000. She carried a crew of nineteen. Tbe American ship Queenstown, which left June 16, and the British bark Guiang, which left July 14, both for Hioga, are also overdue. Twelve Bays Out. Liverpool, Dec. 27.—Some anxiety is felt in regard to the steamer Celtic, which is overdue. The Celtic sailed from New York on Dec. 15 for Liverpool Vessels Reported. New York, Dec. 27.—Arrived: Westlein, from Antwerp; Lake Winnipeg, from Liverpool, London, Dec. 27.—Arrived: Nederland and Wisconsin, from New York; Lord Hough, from Philadelphia. Levi Convicted. Louisville, Dec. 27. —The trial of George W. Levi, ex-chief of the fire department, charged with defrauding the city of its revenue while he was in the tax department, terminated in his conviction and a sentence to three years in the penitentiary. A Novel Seutence. Emporia. Kas., Deo. 27.—Reed and Pearce, the murderers of W. H. McMillan, were sentenced to-day to remain in the penitentiary one year, and at such time thereafter as the Governor shall fix, they shall be hanged within the prison walls. Another Chapter in the Hlli-Sliaron Case. San Francisco, Dec. 27.—Frederick C. Burchard, who testified yesterday in the HillShaion divorce case that he was,’on April 13,

1881, engaged to be married to Miss Hill, was, x>n the complaint of that lady, arrested this afternoon for perjury, and released on bond. OBITUARY. Deatli of the Celebrated Artist, Jean Baptiste Lesuer. Paris, Dec. 27.—Jean Baptiste Ciceron Lesuer, architect and member of the French Institute, is dead. He was born in 1794. The deceased was born near Rambouillet, Octobers, 1794. He won the Roman prize at the School of Fine Arts in 1819, and spent several years in Italy. Returning to Paris, he designed tho parish church or Vincennes (1828 —30), and was snbseqently associated with Godde in enlarging the Hotel de Ville. In 1846 he was admitted to the Institute and in 1852 became a professor in the School of Fine' Arts. In 1857 he completed the conservatory of music at Geneva. Among his writings is the chronology of the kings of Egypt, which received an academic prize in 1848 and was published later at the expense of government. Archbishop Perche. New Orleans, Dec. 27.—Archbishop Perche died at 9:20 to-night. He took an affectionate leave of his coadjutor and associates on Wednesday morning. He called them to his bed for the purpose. The funeral will take place on Jan. 2. All archbishops of the province will be present. Banged. Bozeman, M.T., Dec. 27.—John A. Clark was hanged in the jail-yard to-dav at 11:30 for the murder of Thomas Rodgers, iu June last. He died protesting his innocence. • Frank Young, who was to have been hung to-day, was reprieved for sixty days by the President, to allow his case to come before the Supreme Court. George Oakes Clarks’s Will. Boston, Dec. 27.—8 y the will of George Oakes Clark his estate, valued at $300,000, is left in trust for the benefit of his family, and after their desease and ail relatives, the estate is bequeathed to Harvard College. A Duel In Michigan. Detroit, Dee. 27. —Three lumbermen quarreled on Christmas over a girl at Conesvilie, Clare county. The next day they fought it out with pistols. One, named Atwell, was seriously wounded. A Big Purchase. New York, Dec. 27.—William Aslor has purchased from the Morris Land Company ail its property lying between 153d street and Harlem river, with the water privilege, for $270,000. An Accidental Killing. Bastrop, La., Dec. 27. —Miss Stevenson, a young lady living in this parish, was accidentally shot aud killed on Christmas day by a young man named Kitchen. Mr. Kidder To Be Brought Back. New York, Dec. 27.—Two Peru, Ind., detectives have arrived, with a requisition for Walter E. Kidder, arrested recently, charged with bigamy.

DAILY WEATHER BULLETIN. Indications. War DErtsTMENT. 1 Office of the Chief Signal officer, > Washington, Deo. 28, U. M. ) For Tennessee and the Ohio Valley—Warmer, fair weather, winds backing{goutberly, falling, preceded iu eastern section b.v rising barometer. For the Upner Lake Region—Partly cloudy weather, light, local snows, winds backing, to wanner southerly, falling, followed In western portion by rising barometer. Northerly winds. Household Hints. A little borax put in the water in which scarlet napkins and red-bordered towels are to be washed will prevent them fading. There is no better way to clean rusty knives than putting into lime water. The knives can be placed in a tin pail of pretty thick lime water; they must stand up, so that the handles will be dry. They will have to remain some time, and then be cleaned with brick or sapolio. Very pretty curtains, which can be laundried and look as well us new ones, are made of white muslin with large round dots the size of a silver half-dollar. Loop them back with a plain band of ribbon. These are pretty for bedrooms or for the common sitting-room. They look well with no other edge than a hem. Lovely little aprons for those who wait on the table at church sociables or fairs, are made of pink or bine silesia, and are trimmed with w hite lace; they are in shape plain little gored aprons, with a pleating about five inches deep across the bottom; dainty white ones are made with strips of lace insertion down the side seams and with no pleating but a lace edge across the bottom and up the sides. Handsome covers for sofa pillows and cushions are knitted in silk pieces. The real foundation for the stripe—for it is made in stripes—is knit of common yarn, and is knit with medium sized needles; knit three rows, then draw through each loop on the next row a bit of silk. The silk must be cut in narrow strips of equal length and width. The yarn muslbedrawn firmlydown to hold the silk in places. Old and even soiled ribbons may he used in this way. H. D. Mason, Esq., of the New York Hotel Staples, Now York, states iliac St. Jacobs Oil is the best pain-cure lor man and beast. tLYON&HEALYJ State and Monroe Bts., 1 send prepaid to any I Iross their BAND CAT-V OGUE for 1884, 260 P ree, 210 enxravii)£B of in- If YV aments, Suits, Caps, Belts. iipons, Epaulets, Cap-lamps, Stands, Drum Major's Staffs and Hats, Sundry Band Ourtlts, Kepatrintr Materials; also, includes Instruction and Exercises for Amateur Bauds, ami a Catalogue of Choice Baud Music. MUSICAL GIFTS! CHRISTMAS! NEWYEARS! GEMS OF ENGLISH SONG. 256 sheet musio size pages. Revised, enlarged and beet collections of the kiud. MINSTREL SONGS, OLD AND NEW. 215 sheet music size pages. All the old-time, worldfamous minstrel and plantation songs. MUSICAL FAVORITE. 230 sheet music size pages. A recent collection of the best piano pieces. GEMS OF STRAUSS. 250 sheet musio size pages. Acknowledged to be the most brilliant music in tlie world. GUITAR AT HOME. New. 175 pages. Vooal and instrumental. Trice of each of the above books, $2 In boards, $2.50 in oloth and $3 gilt. Musical Literature. RHters’s History of Music, 2 vols., each $1.50; Mendelssohn’s beautiful Letters, 2 vols., each $1.75; Mozart's Letters. 2 vols., each $1.50. Li-v 8 of Beethoven ($2), Gottsobalk ($1.50), Chopin ($1.50). Handel ($2). Mendelssohn ($1.50). Rossini ($1.75), Von Weber (2 vole., each. $1.50). Schumann ($1.50), Polko’sSketches ($1.50), Urblno’s Biographical Sketches ($1.75). OLIVER DITSON & CO., BOSTON. C. H. DITSON A OO- 867 Broadway, N. Y. 1

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