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embraces about 4,000 square miles; jet there are all told not many more than 300 inhabitants. The presents will be distributed among these who were moat directly instrumental in aiding 4*xr men- That is to say, the special presents will be so distributed. After that is done a supply of tea an<f tobacco will be furnished to all those who can be reached. It is s difficult matter to take heavy loads up into tho delta, as a team of reindeers will not draw more than 300 pounds.” “What is the condition of the inhabitants!* “They are as poor as can well be imagined. They dress in skins, and live upon what they can pick up from hunting and fishing. They are communists to a certain extent, for they share their food with one another as long as any remain* in. the summer time they nearly starve to death but Ch9y are always hospitable and ready to share everything they have with their less fortunate fellows. The flannel which it is proposed to take will be exceedingly welcome, I can assure you. When there before wo stopped with a family where there was a little babe. The infant was fearfully dressed in miserably tanned deer skin. I gave, the mother a woolen undershirt /-which, although it would be considered very heavy here, I found too light for that climate. Well, that poor woman was as much delighted over that poor garment as a Washington girl would be over the gift of a sealskin. I expect to find some fragments of that shirt in that family when I got there this time, though I fancy it will be be rather dirty from long-continued wear." “How will the inhabitants compare in morals with tho rest of mankind!’’ “They are under the control of the Russian Church to a eertain extent, and their marriages are performed by an old priest, who is a halfbreed Russian. I think they are, as a rule, a virtuous, though exceedingly ignorant, set of people." “Do they use intoxicants of any character!" “No, they seem to have no appetite for alcohol. 1 noticed when there that the only trader that gets up into the country tried to get some of the people to trade for alcohol, but they declined, saying they had no use for it at all." “How long do you expect to be away from the States? And when will you start?” “I do not know exactly when I shall be ordered to start on the trip, but probably within a few days. I want to get to the beginning of the sled journey so as to start on that trip in winter, when the roads aro good. It will depend upon circumstances how long I am gone, but I think I can get back home in about a year." “How much will your journey cost in traveling expenses?" “I estimate that it can be accomplished for about $3,500 for the entire trip." “Will this have to come out of the SB,OOO appropriated for presents?” “That is not yet definitely settled. I think, however, that my expenses will be *paid out of the contingent funds of the Navy or State Departments. I think that Congress intended to expend SB,OOO in presents, and that it was not meant that half the amount should be used for expenses of the journey.

THE PRESIDENT’S CALLERS. Characteristics of the Delegations Who Call at the White House. Sjocinl to the Indianapolis Journal. Washinoton, April 21.—1 tis anuaing to watch the “delegations” as they enter the Whito House grounds to call upon the President, and to note the difference in the air which characterizes each set. The colored mon move with a slow, steady step, all in unison, and with a sort of camp meeting swing which makes it appear from a distance that they are intoning some old plantation hymn. The Southern men nearly all wear slouch hats and long hair. They walk up the steps with heads erect and confident mien, as though sure that the solid 153 were certain to get all they ask. The New York city Democratic delegations are usually dressed alike; each man has anew spring overcoat and a glossy hat, each wears kid gloves and each carries a cane. Somehow it is difficult to banish the thought of a distillery from one’s mind in viewing the charge of the New York delegations. When they dome back, however, they have the appearance of men who have bet on the wrong horse at a running meeting. Thera is no uniformity whatever about the Western men. They range from •Congressman Springer, of Illinois, with a suit of faultless cut, a glossy hat and a bright boutonniere, to the farmer with shuffling gait, and .autaloons which show that they are usuallytuck into cow-hide boot-tops, now covered. Somehow the Western men have a stolid air tbout them which makes it exceedingly difficult to judge how they have been received. The New York and New England mugwumps go “only to pay their respects.” They are faultlessly dressed. Every ono of them has been newly shaved, and each has had his sidewhiskers and his boots carefully brushed. But in spite of the difference in appearance, each party has the same object in view, and up to date there has been little difference between the mugwump and the heeler—-both are more or less disappointed. _ THE PERSIAN MISSION. Why an Indiana Man Should Not Be Asked to Accept the Place. W AHhihrton Special. “I tell you it doesn't look right,” said an Indiana man this morning, “to ask Judge Hanna to represent this government in a country where the people ride about in sedan chairs. How would Judge Hanna look now, sailing along the mountains in a chair? It isn't dignified, ami doesn’t become a State which gave yon your President in 1876 and in 1884. That isn’t all. It just costs S7OO for the transportation of each adult from New York to Persia, and $350 for every child. Therefore, the Judgo would be required to pay $2,300 of his own money to reach his mission, and a similar amount to return, or ne year's salary. If he should want to come home to vote, it would require a special appropriation by the Indiana Legislature*, and he would have to start about Christmas in order to reach Indiana on time. Call you this remem boring of your friends?” “Will Judge Hanna accept the appointment?” “I don’t know. Ue bas too much respect for Secretary Bayard, too much regard for President Cleveland to manifest any other feeling than that of calm deliberation over the honors extended. But do you know," suddenly asked the Indiana man, in a voice tremulous with emotion, “do you know why we have a minister-resident and cousui general at Persia? For no other rea on than to stand guard over the missionaries. Think what a flgurs Judgo Hanna would out in hat particular line of diplomacy! l’v been investigating the history of that mission, and I find t was established when Minister Foster, now representing this government in Kpain, was minister to Russia, and the debates in Congress allege it was for no other reasou thau to. have a protectorate for missionaries. If you can imagine anything more ludicrous than an Indiana man—stout, healthy and worldly minded —being carried in a chair over the mount ains of Persia, and sitting down in the hot streets of Teheran as a companion of devout churchmen for four solid years, you must have an extensive imagination.” “But an Ohio gentleman accepted the honor, ami is yet holding the trust.” “What of that? Did you ever hear of ttn offloo

that an Ohio Republican wouldn’t accept? That doesn’t argue anything, for an Indiana Democrat is a totally different sort of being. We don’t want the earth, but that Persian mission should be well wrapped up and tied with blue string.” The friends of Judge Ilanna are now endeavoring to have him decline the nomination, but the Judge feels that the tender of the appointment was meant as an honor, and he is quite loath to sever bis kindly relations with the administration by declining 1 . The mission to Persia is now held by its original occupant, Mr. Benjamin, of Ohicx J' MINOR MENTION. Probability that Bussell It Harrison Will Retain His Place for a Time. Vpectal to the IndianuDolfa Journal. Washington, April 21.—Senator Voorhees, ex-Senater McDonald, Vice-president Hendricks and other members of tho Indiana Democratic contingent, have combined to secure the scalp of Russell B. Harrison* United States Assayer at Helena, Mont. The Indiana men are endeavoring to secure the appointment of a man named Brayden, who resides in this city, but who was formerly of Indiana. Harrison, the present incumbent, is a son of Senator Ham son, of Indiana, and a son-in-iaw of ex Senator Saunders, of Nebraska. He desires to retain his place, and has secured the indorsement of nearly all the bankers in Montana. It is said that he has a more powerful ally, and one that is “close to the throne,” in Wilson S. Bissell, o! Buffalo, President Cleveland's former law partner. The story is that on bis recent visit Mr. Bissell made an appeal in Harrison’s behalf, and that in consequence Brayden will not be appointed just yet. Powers of the Commissioner of Agriculture. Washington, April 21. —The First Comptroller of the Treasury has given an opinion to the Commissioner of Agriculture in regard to his authority under the appropriation for “such disinfection and quarantine measures as may be necessary to prevent the spread of the disease (pleuro pneumonia) from or tate or Territory to another.” Under the bill i*,r establishment of a Bureau of Animal Industries, the Comptroller holds that the power ot the Commissioner is broad aud unlimited as to the means to be used by him to carry out the disinfection and quarantine, and that he can cause such investigation as ho deems proper and use such means as he may think best to carry out the purposes of the act. He says the slaughter of infected animals may be ordered if it is deemed best, and any other means employed that do not exceed the limits of the appropriation. The Semi-Decennial Census. Washington, April 21.—1n reply to inquiries from several States concerning the taking of a semi-decennial census, the Secretary of the Interior has prepared a circular in which he quotes the act of March 3,1879, providing for the taking of such census. The circular states that if a semi-decennial census is made by the State authorities, beginning on the first Monday in June, and the result reported to the Secretary of the Interior by the Ist of September following, such States will be entitled, upon requisition of the governors thereof, the equal to 50 per cent, of the amount which was paid to the United States supervisors and enumerators employed within such States or Territories in the taking of the last United States census. The scope of tho census will be confined to the subjects of population, agriculture, industry and mortality. Patents for Indiana Inventors. Special to the lmlianapoli* Journal. Washington, April 21.—The following patents were issued to Inuianians to day. Lorrotto Cory, Shelby ville. water-proof garment; Jacob Ela, Indianapolis, spark-arrester; Jefferson H. Gorgiver, Columbia City, stovepipe thimble; John Goodnongh, Indianapolis, cultivator spring; Mieajah C. Henley, Richmond, roller skate; James McCormick, Princeton, sash holder: Wm. Newlin, Attica, assignor of one-half toJ. S. Warwick. Lafayette, wheel plow; George Potts, Indianapolis, file table: Henry L. Spiegel, Indianapolis, assignor to F. W. Mix, New Britain, Conn., case for locks: Wm. W. Wallace, assignor to Wallace Manufacturing Company, Frankfort, clay-crushing machine (reissue). _____ The President’s First Reception. Washington, April 21. —President Cleveland held his ft rift reception at the White House tonight. The attendance was larger than at any public reception at tho executive mansion for many years. The President received in the East Room, and was acccompnnied by the members of the Cabinet and the ladies of their families. From 9 to 11 o’clock a constant stream of callers poured in Rnd oufcof the; White House, the attendance being estimated at about 5,00 ft. The interior of the house was beautifully decorated, and the Marine Baud furnished the music. A Dishonest Examining Surgeon. Washington, April 21. —The Commissioner of Pensions has discovered that a certain examining surgeon has been, in the habit of receiving money from pensioners and applicants for pensions for supporting and prosecuting claims pending, before the Pension Office, and has ordered his dismissal from the service. The various refunding drafts which have been made payable to the Commissioner by the special examiner, who- received them from the examining surgeon, will be turned into the Treasury, as Commissioner Black declines to be a party to the restoration, to claimants or pensioners, of money paid by them as bribes to officers of the United States. The Great Seal Not Right. Washington, April, 21. —The government of the United States is about to have anew great seal. Strange as it may seem, it has been discovered that the seal in use since the foundation of the government is not designed in accordance with the law which directed its construction. It is faulty in several respects, notably in the number of arrows in the claw of the eagle, also in the shield, and in other respects. The new seal is to correspond in every particular with the statute. Appointments by the President. Washington, April 21.—The President to day appointed Orlando W. Powers to be associate justice of the Supremo Court of the Territory of Utah; Christian M. Siebert, of New York, to be secretary of the legation of the United States at Chill. Ho also appointed the following post masters: Francis 51. Householder, at Noblesville, Ind.; Nelson Braett. at Jefferson, Wis.; James S. Gather wood, at Hoopston, 111; George M. Houston, at Harrisonville, Mo. General and Personal. Washington, April 21.— Morgan Fisher was appointed postmaster at Huntingburg, Ind., today. Anthony M. Keiley, of Virginia, recently nominated and commissioned United States minister to Italy, will decline the position because of the embarassment to which the administration would be subjected by reason of objections that might be offered by the Italian government against him. A telegram from Richmond, Va., say): “Mr. Iveiley stated to-night that the question of declining the Italian mission has not been presented to him in any form or by any person, in office or out of office.” Mr. Walker J. Fearne, qf Louisiana, qualified to-day at the State Department as minister resident and oonaul general to Koumanla, Servia and Greece. George IL Williams, who was appointed minister to Itayti, on March 20, last, will be superseded as soon as his successor can be nominated. President Cleveland discussed, in the Cabinet meeting to-day, his proposed trip to Georgia. 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Georgians now in the city, for the pi%rilege of postponing his decision until slay 10. They re?lied that they would await his pleasure. The ’resident assured the committee that he was anxious to make the visit, ana would do so if tho state of public, business permitted. It will cost Hon. Bayless W. Hanna, the new minister to Persia, nearly $3,000 for transportation for himself and family to reach the capital of that empire. The Comptroller of the Currency to-day au thorizod the Abilene National Bank, of Abilene, Tex., to begin business with a capital of sloo,ooft _ MURDERER MAXWELL. The Co-Operation of British Authorities Promised to Effect His Capture. Washington, April 21.—1 t is understood that the State Department and the British legation in this city are co operating with the St. Louis police authorities to secure the arrest of the murderer Maxwell. A letter was received at the British legation, yesterday, from the vice-presi-dent of the poliee board ot St. Louis, asking whether the British government would assist in prosecuting Maxwell. This letter Minister West referred to the State Department, it being a rule at the legation to take cognizance of matters of this character only when they come through the State Department The Secretary of State to-day received a communication from the St Louis police authorities asking the aid of the department, and at once notified the American consuls at Honolulu and other points along the route which it is supposed he will take, to use every means to secure his capture. Mr. Bayard, it is learned, also sent a communication to Minister West, asking the co-operation of the English authorities to intercept Maxwell in his flight, and it is understood that Minister West has taken steps to have Maxwell arrested at Auckland, should the City of Sydney, on which he is a passenger, stop there Hon. John M. Glover, congressmanelect from St Louis, visited the State Department and the British legation on behalf of the authorities of St Louis, and received assurances from Mr. Bayard and Mr. West that they would do all in their power to assist in the capture of Maxwell. TIIE FIRE RECORD. Darning of the Top Story of the Elegant Singer Building at St. Louis. St. Louit*. April 22.—At 12:45 thi3 morning fire broke out in the top story of the Singer Building, on the northwest corner of Fifth and Locust streets, and in a few moments the entire story, a high mansard, was iu flames. The building is one of the highest in the city, and the firemen worked to great disadvantage, their streams not reaching the fire from the ground, but as soon as possible, pipes were taken to the roofs of adjoining buildings, and at this writing, 1:15 A. m. , there is every indication that the flames will be confined to the story in which they originated. The building i% one of tho most costly in the city, being built of granite and of the most elaborate architecture. The burned story was occupied bv newspaper and printing offices, the Jewish Tribune, the Overseer, the organ of the united workingmen, and one or two job offices being among the occupants. No estimate of losses can be made to night, bnt the upper story of the building and its contents will probably be completely destroyed, and tho stories beneath greatly damaged by water. The ground floor is occupied by the Valley National Bank, the Singer Sewing machine Company, and the stories above by offices of various kinds. Two Brick Blocks and a Hotel Burned. CASsoroi.Wt Mich., April 21.—At %nidighty last night, Are broke out in Bailey & Sons’ dry goods store, and totally destroyed two brick blocks and a hotel. Loss, $20,000; no insurance on buildings. Bailey’s goods were insured for $4,000. TELEGRAPHIC BREVITIES. There are eighteen cases of small pox in a hotel at Montreal, Which have developed within a Week. Boyd Winchester, of Louisville, has respectfully declined the appointment as consul at Nice, at a salary of $1,500 per annum. Rev. Dr. S. FI, Tyne, of New York, has been found incompetent to manage his person or property, which will be'given, into the hands of his Wife. A terri'fkr explosion of gas occurred in the Phoenix colliery, at Pittston, Pa., yesterday morning. Aboutone hundred men were in the mine at the time,, and many of them were severely burned, though none were fatally hurt. The Conk county (Chicago) grand jury re turned'indictments, yesterday, against Patrick Condon, Jno. O’Conrvor and “Dntchy” Keefe, for the robbery of the ballot-box in the Third precinct of the Third 1 waTd, at the recent municipal election. William Sulick Bayles, of Princeton, N. J., died, on Monday night, in his eighty-third year. He ran stage-coaches on the famous old New York and Philadelphia mail and stage route, between New Brunswick and Trenton, nearly half a century ago. The bridge- over the Cahawba river, in Alabama, on the Louisville & Nashville railroad, was set on fire last night by sparks from a passing train. Half a doaen section hands who were trying to extinguish the flames, fell with the bridge as it burned in two. None were fatally injured, although all were more or less hurt A Prize-Fight Ends In a Riot. Wii.kesbarhk, Pa., April 21. —Earnest Williams and Patrick Lawler, two miners and noted pugilists, agreed to settle a quarrel, yesterday, by resorting to the prize-ring. Accordingly, a twenty four-foot ring was pitched, late in the afternoon, in a lovely spot at Snake island, near Parsons. The first round was a desperate one, Williams, however, having the advantage over his opponent, whom he punished in a terrible maimer. Before the round was finished over 300 persons had assembled. When time was called for the second round, Lawler’s friends broke into the ring, and a general fight ensued. Pistols were used and shots exchanged, and clubs and billies were drawn on a number of Williams's friends, who were badly injured. Under this state of affairs the men refused to finish the fight. Fifty persona interested iu the affair will be arrested. Amalgamated Association Going to Pieces. Pittsburg, Pa., April 21.—A few days ago the announcement of the secession of the Wheeling nailers from the Amalgamated Association of Iron and Steel-workers was made. It was deemed merely a local disaffection, but now it is reported on what is considered good authority that the representatives of 1,500 Pittsburg finishers met in this city on the 11th inst. and completed the ground-work of anew association. This will be run independently of tho Amalgamated Association, and may eventually result iu its complete disruption. The officers of the Amalgamated Association say they know nothing of the new movement. Serious Illness of a Well-Known Actress. Crdau Rapij>s, la., April 21. —Owing to the severe illness of the wife of tho tragedian, W. E. Sheridau, caused by blood poisoning, the winter season of the Sheridan-Davenport combination, announced to terminate May 2. at Omaha, was abruptly terminated Imre to-day for the above cause. Mrs. Sheridan, who is better known as Louise Davenport, is nearly blind, and will be taken to Chicago so; treatment at once. 3fr. Sheridan has sent his company home in good shape. . _ Salt Against B tar Route Contractors. Little Rod.. Ark., April 21.—1n the United States Circuit Court, before Judges Brewer and Caldwell, Geotge L. Douglass, of the Department of Justice, Washington, entered suit against Logan A Roots, John D. Adams, J. D. Ohidester, and others, for $174,000, alleged to have been overpaid In the famous star-routo oontracts several years ago. This is one of numerous suits to be brought In different States against contra©tors

SERIOUS ALARM AT PANAMA. Business Almost at a Standstill and Many People Leaving the City. Belief that Trouble Can Only Be Averted by Foreign Interference —The City Crowded with Released Criminals. THE ISTHMIAN TROUBLES. The French Annoyed by the Presenee of the American Force. Panama, April 21. — The arrival of the steamer Acgpulco places a very strong force of American marines and sailors on the isthmus. It was expected that the landing of this force would cause much irritation, and this was true. More feeling on the subject, however, was displayed by the French than by the Colombians. The latter understood the cause of the proceedings better than the former. All op', position has now ended. The American force is distributed as follows: Two battalions, consisting of 274 marines and 140 sailors, with a battery of Hotchkiss and Gatling guns and a Dahlgren howitzer, under command of Captain Higbee, are stationed at Aspinwall; Captain Collum’s company is at the Protestant chapel and the hospitals; Lieutenant Harrington and his detachment are at Light-house point and at the general superintendent’s residence and office; Lieutenant Allibone is at the royal mail wharf, and Captains Reed and Muse are at the Pacific mail wharf; Captain Reed’s company is furnishing a guard to trains on tho Panama railroad, making six trips daily, with armored Gatling and Hotchkiss guns. The men are now comfortable at the barracks at Briugie, where Lieutenant Elliott has a marine guard of fifty men. On Sunday night the guard there discovered a man applying dynamite to the house of a canal officer. At Mat.tachen Captain Huntington, with 150 men and a battery of three guns, has suppressed the troubles and yielded good service to the interests of the place. The peace commission from Panama reached Buena Ventura on Friday. The commission was ignored, and the canal launch conveying the members of the commission was captured. The war-ship Bayaco is towing an English hulk and a caral launch is towing the Italian bark Geneva, with 1,000 mon onboard, who will attack Aizpuru at Panama. The revolutionary leader avers that he will resist this force, and states that their presence is an invasion of one sovereign state by another, and is not a national effort to enforce authority. Troops are reported to be embarking at Buena Ventura for Panama. Serious trouble is expected, and, it is believed, can only be averted by foreign intervention. Canal work is hindered, business is being destroyed, and the inhabitants are in a constant state of alarm. Many families are leaving the city. The situation last night and to day continued critical. Hand-bills have been issued inciting the natives against foreigners. General Aizpnra is quoted as saying that he would not fight in the city. The cathedral towers are being loopholed, and is is reported a quantity of dynamite has been placed in the Cuartels. The soldiers’ quarters are to bo fired in case of defeat. Resi dents of Panama are more alarmed at the coming of the troo]>B than by those now here. Well-known criminals, liberated in the recent fight, are now seen in the hotels and elsewhere. Firing in the streets has been frequent all night. The United States steamers Tennessee, Alliance and Swatora aro at Aspinwall. The Galena is cruising in the vicinity of Cnrthagena. and the Powhattan is at that port. The Yantic is expected to arrive there shortly. The Shenandoah is at Panama. The force available and within eay call for shore service numbers 1,800 men, with thirty guns. A French man-of-war and an English man-of-war are at Aspinwall. Two English and two French war ships aro at Panama. The Arrest of Dow ami Connor. Washington, April 2L—Secretary Whitney has received an account of the recent troubles at the Isthmus of Panama, up to the time of the first engagement between Preston and the government troops, just preceding the burning of Colon, written by Captain Dow, agent of the Pacific slail Steamship Company. It differs in no material part from the accounts by mail from there, and Commander Kane’s report, which have been already published, except that it goes more into detail as to his (Mr. Dow's) and Mr. Connor’s arrest It appears that they were arrested and locked up iu the,calaboose, together with Consul Wright and one or two others, on the afternoon of March 30, but were released upon a promise from the Consul that the arms and ammunition on the steamer Colon should be delivered to Preston. Mr. Wright went on board the Colon, and subsequently to the Galena, but as soon as the latter vessel made preparations to take possession of the Colon, Captain Dow and Mr. Connor were rearrested, Preston ordering his men to shoot them if a shot was fired from the Galena. They were kept guarded in the calaboose till 2 o’clock on the morning of slarch 31, when they were marched, under guard, several miles into the eountry. They managed to escape in different directions in the confusion following the attack on Preston by the government troops. They did not reach the Galena until 7 or 8 o'clock iu the morning. Captain Dow concludes as follows: “I have been thus particular in ray account of this unjustifiable and entirely irresponsible outrage, committed on slr. Conuor and myself, in order that we may put ourselves on record as demanding, through the United States government, satisfaction from the United States of Colombia for the treatment we received." How Barrios Was Killed. Washington, April 21.—Advices were received here to-day from Gautemala describing briefly the scene of Barrios’ death. The contending armies had hardly begun to battle when the Gautemalan commander was killed. He was not leading the troops on tho battle-field, but was passing leisurely along at some distance in the rear of the troops when an onslaught was suddonly made on him by a band of the enemy. Barrios feil mortally wounded by a bullet, and died in a few minutes. A desperate straggle was made to capture his body from his guard, and twenty Gautemalian soldiers were killed before the enemy were repulsed and the attempt abandoned. It was in this fight that Barios’s son fell. It is the common belief that Barrios was deliberately assassinated by the intrigues of Zaldivar, aud that the responsibility for the crime rests with him. FOREIGN MISCELLANY. Continuation of the Trouble Growing Out of 'the Suppression of a Newspaper. Cairo, April 21. —France to-day notified Nubar Pasha, the Foreign Minister, that his reply to France’s demand for a rehabilitation of the Bosphore Egvptien, in which ho shifted the responsibility upon the Porte, was unsatisfactory, and gave him until 4 o'clock this afternoon to furnish a satisfactory answer. Nubar Pasha at once replied thit tho Porto approved Egypt's action in suppressing the paper; that he was communicating with . England on the subject, and asked for a short extension of the time to be allowed him in which to furnish his answer. The Rival Mahdis. Donoola, April 21.—1 tis reported here that the rival 51ahdis have met in battle, and that the original sfahdi was defeated, losing two governors." Obeid, it is also reported, has been plundered and burned. ■ " ——-—"■ ■ King Leopold and the Congo State. Brussels, April 21. —King Leopold sent to-day a letter to the Belgian Cnamber of Deputies, asking for authority to assume the title of sovereign of the Congo State. In this letter King Leopold assures the Chamber that Belgium

will not be asked to support any financial or military charges on account of the Congo State because of his relation to it. Cunningham and Barton Indicted. London, April 21.—The grand jury this afternoon returned true bills against Cunningham and Burton for treason-felony, and also commended the police for their management of the affair. Cable Notes. Mr. Taft, the American minister to Russia, who has been ill tor some time, is now convalescent. Ten thousand Sunday-school children in a procession, with banners and music, marched out to Phoenix Park, Dublin, yesterday, and presented an address to the Prince and Princess of Wales. It is announced that the correspondence of Richard Wagner, which has been edited by Herr Kastner, will appear in pnnt some time in May, The correspondence comprises the period of Wagner’s life from 1830 to 1883. RIEL’S REBELLION. What a Canadian Says About the Slgnifl eance of the Uprising. Philadelphia Press. A prominent Canadian lawyer, who now occupies a lofty place on the bench in the province of Ontario, explained the status and cause of the Riel rebellion in the St Laurent district to a number of friends at the Continental Hotel last night. “I was formerly a magistrate under the government of the Hudson Bay Company,” he said, “when it ruled and owned the country in which the uprising of the half breeds has taken place. I know the people well, and I think that they will succeed, because they have justice on their side. Years ago, what is now the province of Manitoba, and much of the Northwestern Territory, was controlled by the Hudson Buy Company. There is a beautiful belt of wheat country ex-

tending through and to. the west of Manitoba. The settlers, who came there in the early part of the century were from Scotland and France, and were, in the main, men of more than average intelligence and ability. There were many educated men among them, and they knew pretty well what they were about. These men married squaws, and their descendants are called ‘ ‘half-breeds. ” This is'a misnomer. Most of the people concerned in the rebellion are seveneighths white, and they are sturdy, industrious and progressive citizens. It is a great mistake to fancy that they are a lot of savages. When the country which they held was sold to Canada by the Hudson Bay Company Manitoba was made a province. The settlers or halfbreeds demanded that their lands should be secured to them; that certain lands should be set apart for maintaining schools; that other lands should be kept for the benefit of their descendants. The Canadian government conceded the justice of their claims, hut did not comply with them till forced to do so by the rebellion of 1870, when Riel first appeared on the scene. Now the people of the St. Laurent district are demanding just what was granted to their fellow settlers in Manitoba. Their demands are those of an enlightened and civilized community. They simply ask for their right—for justice. They have been robbed by the weak and dishonest Governor of the Northwest Territory, and there is a complaint which should have commanded attention at once. They have tried to get their right by petition and through the proper channel. They invited Louis Riel to assist them. He wrote to the government, but got no response. The inert Cabinet could not bring themselves to do anything. “Six months ago Sir John Macdonald was officially notified that if the wrongs of the half breeds were not righted, there would be trouble. He announced that a commission would be appointed to settle the matter by arbitration. Time wore on. The rebellion was announced, and still there was no commission. Finally, last week, Sir John Macdonald was asked if the commission had been appointed, and he was put to confusion and forced to admit that they had not been named. They have been dispatched at last, and may be able to treat with the settlers.” “There is a significance in this rebellion which citizens of the United States are not likely to perceive, v continued the Canadian judge. “The rebels are sustained by a very considerable portion of the population of the Dominion of Canada. It is the old French-English bitterness breaking out again. Many, probably, a majority, of the so called half breeds are of French descent On that account they have the cordial sympathy of the French element of our population, which is, as you know,.very large and powerful. Many Englishmen sympathize with the rebels because they think that they have taken up arms to secure their rights, and that the criminal delay of the government in treating with them is responsible for it. “Last week a prominent member arose in the House of Parliament and introduced resolutions severely censuring the Ministry for the feeble, halting and disastrous policy which they had pursued toward the- followers of Riel. The resolutions were discussed and many speeches made in favor of adopting them, but they were finally laid by for a time. The mere fact that they were introduced by an influential member indicates that public sentiment is favorably disposed toward the rebels. It may “he that the feeling will beeome so strong that Sir John Macdonald’s Cabinet will be overthrown, but 1 hardly look for that. The great meeting held in Montreal on Saturday afternoon, though, lends additional gravity to the situation. There were three or four thousand people present, and their voices were lifted in protest against the government, and their expressions were those of sympathy for the rebels. Mr. Norman B. Trenholme, who was one of the speakers, is one of the foremost English lawyers in Canada. A great effort is being made to secure the defeat of tho Conservatives, and if this wave of sympathy with the rebels rolls on and gathers fuel, the political days of Sir John Macdonald are numbered.” Terrible Deed of an Insane Alan. Grrknwicii, Conn., April 21.—A terrible tragedy took place here lute this afternoon. Barclay Johnson, son of a prominent railroad lawyer named J. A. Johnson, while walking in the woods with his mother and sister, near there, shot and killed them both and then killed himself. Mrs. Johnson was shot in the back of the head, the sister in the mouth, after an apparent struggle, and again in the eye. After the double tragedy, he placed the revolver to his right eye, and sent a bullet through his brain. Johnson was insane. Improved Order of lieptasophs. •Pittsburg, April 21.— The seventh annual convention of the supreme conclave of the Improved Order of Heptasophs met in this city at 3 o’clock this afternoon. Supreme Archon Hon. Johu W. Newlin, of Now Jersey, called the meeting to order, and 125 delegates, from New York, Pennsylvania, Maryland, New Jersey, Virginia, Kentucky, Ohio and Delaware, answered the roll-call. The session was taken up entirely with the reading of the annual reports of the supreme officers, after which adjournment was taken until to morrow. The convention will adjourn finally on Friday. Business Man Charged with Arson. Cumberland, Md., April 21.—William E. Hartman, one of the leading business men of Lonaeoning. Md., is under arrest on charge of arson, after having been duly presented by the grand jury. He is charged with having set fire to his store on March 22, which resulted in the burning of six buildings and a loss of $40,000. Hartman’s loss was estimated at SG,OOO, and his insurance was $5,000. The Boomers Give Up the Fight. Arkansas City, Kan,, April 21.—Captain Couch arrived from Washington Inst night and a council was held in the camp today, at which a committee was appointed to devise a plan of action. This committee has decided to recommend that the members disperse, temporarily, and return to their homes. It is expected the camp will be broken up within the present week. No Money for United States Courts. Philadelphia, Pa., April 21.--Owing to the failure of Congress to appropriate the necessary funds, the business of the United State3 courts of this district must close, and United States Marshal Kerus has received instructions from Washington to consult with the judges and district attorney to arrange the business of the courts so that no expense to the government will he incurred.

A KANSAS FLOOD. A Waterspout Overwhelms a Town—Several Persons Drowned. Wichita, Kan., April 21. —A Daily Eagla special, from Kingman, Kan., details a disastrous flood, which occurred this morning in the Ninnescah river, and which is supposed to have been the result of a waterspout About S o’clock the river began to rise at a tremendotu rate, but little attention was paid it, as the preceding night had been one of heavy rains. The river rose flve feet in thirty minutes, and in a little time was out of the banks. Still the people did not fear any particular danger, thinking the waters could not rise much more. But on it came, and soon small outbuildings and sheds began to move, and almost instantly the whole of South Main street was under a rush of waters, which tore houses from their foundations and sent them drifting across the street, and on their way down the wild, turbulent river with families still in them screaming for help. The flood soon reached the floor of the bridge, which caused the water to pour into the Riverside Hotel. Fifteen dwellings were swept into the current, the men. women and children in them being at the mercy of the waters. The number of drowned is unknown, although four men and women are known to have been drowned, besides several children. At this hour, 3p. m., the waters have begun to recede, and a meeting of citizens is being called to look after* the destitute living and the bodies of the dead.

A PERSIAN PUZZLE. How Will the Mugwumps Reconcile These Two Appointments? Now York Sun. Why is it wrong to turn out a Republican postmaster in the city of New York, and right to turn out a Renublican minister in the city of Teheran? About two years ago the United States established a diplomatic mission in Persia. It is just about as necessary and useful as a fan in Nova Zernbla. Nevertheless, the law provides for it, and rather generously, too, considering how little there is to be done by our representative there. He receives $.">,000 a year for looking after American interests in Persia, and it is doubtful whether as many as thirty citizens of the United States reside in the dominions of the Shah. The present minister resident and consul-gen-eral at the Persian capital is Mr. S. G. W. Benjamin. of this city. He knew a good deal about Persia before be went there, and of course knows a great deal more now. Doubtless he has perfected his knowledge of the Persian tongue by this time, so as to be able to converse with the Shah and his Ministers, and read the poems of Hafiz in the original. Just as Mr. Pearson was said by reason of his experience to be the one person peculiarly fit to be postmaster of New York, so it must be admitted that Mr. Benjamin is by reason of his experience the one person peculiarly fit to be minister to Persia. Yet Pearson stays, while S. G. W. Benjamin must go. Among the appointments made by the President on Saturday was that of Mr. Bayless W. Hanna, of Indiana, to be minister resident and consul-general of the United States in Persia. Whether Mr. Hanna, like Mr. George Savage Fitz-Boodle, is able to order a dinner in all the languages of civilized Europe, we do not know; but we venture to assert that he would incur considerable risk of starvation if he could not get a meal unless he ordered it In Persian. Can it be possible that the principles of civilservice reform seem more important when they are considered with reference to the New York postoffice than when they affect the Persian mission? He Didn’t Want to Resign. Staunton, Va., April 21.—Yesterday Commissioner of Internal Revenue Miller telegraphed W. E. Craig, collector of thd Third district, that, by direction of the Secretary of the Treasury, his (Craig’s) resignation was requested. Mr. Craig replied, asking by what authority the Secretary of the Treasury had made such a request, and for what cause it had been made. To-day. Commissioner Miller telegraphed that the resignation was requested because it was understood in Washington that Craig was simply waiting such request to tender it. As Mr. Craig had given no intimation of an intention to resign, it was concluded that the Commissioner’s action was based on false representations made at the Internal Revenue Department. There have been no further developments in the matter. Mr. Craig still holds the position. Steamships News. New York, April 21. —Arrived—Sue via, from Hamburg. London, April 21. —The steamer Waeslands, from New for Antwerp, passed Scilly islands. Mr. Frelinghuysen’s Condition. Newark, April 21. —Mr. Frelinghuysen’s condition has not changed materially since last night He is quite unconscious, takes very little nourishment and is gradually losing strength. Brutally Blunt but Awfully True. New York bun. In Mr. Storey’s day the Chicago Tiraos was sometimes malicious, but almost always smart. Who in thunder runs the Times now? “Oh, wad some power the gif tie gie os, To see ourselves as ithers see us!'" Few women want to appear sick, and yet how many we see with pain written on every feature, who have been suffering for months from female weakness, and who could easily cure themselves by the use of Dr. Pierce’s “Favorite Prescription,” to be found at any drug store. This remedy is a specific for weak backs, nervous or neuralgic pains, and all all that class of diseases known us “female complaints.” Illustrated large treatise on diseases of women, with most successful courses of self-treatment, sent for three-letter stamps. Address, World’s Dispensary Medical Association, Buffalo. N. Y. NO POISON IN THE PASTRY it # aj&ies X7sm Vanilla. Lemon. Oranae. ete. Invar Cake% Cre:\ma.l*utltiinit,Uelleutrly und n* orally it* the ft iilt front which they are made. FOR STRENGTH AND TRUE FRUIT FLAVOR THEY STAND ALONE* PREPARED 3 Y TN* Price Baking Powder Cos., Chicago, 111. st. Louis, Mo. MAKERS OF Dr. Price’s Cream Baking Powder —AND— Br. Price’s Lupuliu Yeast Gems, Beat Wry HP WK MAKE PUT O.NE qUAinlXff.