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Spain-Jncreasing Complications.

Our news from Spain for the last few
days has been of singularly muddled
character. One conclusion only has been
possible, and that is that Spain is in con-
dition bordering upon chaos. The re-
ports of one day differ from the reports
of every other. One day we are asked to
believe that the Republic is an assured
victory. Next day the cause of Alphonso
is in the ascendant. To-day, strange to
say, we are asked to believe that fegiti-
macy. divine right and Ultramontanism
are once more in Spain to dominate the
situation. Olozaga, the Spanish Minister
in Paris, has notified his government by
telegraph that representatives of the Eu-
rOpean governments in Paris have decided
to send collective note to the govern
ment of Spain declaring it to be their be-
lief that their respective governments
will cease to hold diplomatic relations
with that country if any serious attempt
Is made to proclaim Federal Republic.
We must take news as we find it but it
does seem as if the European government
representatives in Paris were taking upon
them, if this report speaks truth, little
too much responsibility. Surely it is not
their business to take such action. Al
lowing our readers to judge of this piece
OF intelligence as they may think fit, we
are compelled to notice another singular
report. President Thiers, it is said, has
recognized the belligerent rights of the
Carlists. This news is scarcely less as
tounding than that to which we have Just
called attention. 1t is Partisan in both
instances, and it is probable that this ac-
counts for its extraordinary character.
President Thiers has been life long op.
ponent of divine right. How he can,
even in seeming, lend his influence to the
Carlist cause, it is difficult satisfactorily
TO explain. Is it possible that by encour.
aging the cause Of Don Carlos President
Theirs is of the opinion that he will ruin
the prospects of the Republic, which, in
his heart of hearts, he dislikes? 1t is not
impossible that the Republic in Spain will
once again 60 down; 1t is quite eleal
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1873-02-20
The Strength of Timber.

The strength of piece of timber de-
pends upon the part of the tree from
which it is taken. Up to a certain age,
the heart of the tree is the best; after that
period, it begins to fail gradually. The
worst part of the tree is the sap-wood,
which is next the bark. 1t is softer than
the other parts of the wood, and is liable
to premature decay. The deleterious
component of the sap-wooa is absorbed,
if the tree is allowed to grow for longer
period, and in time the old sap-wood be-
comes proper timber-fiber similar to heart
wood. Hence, the goodness of a tree, for
timber purposes, depends on the age at
which the tree was cut down. When
young, the heart-wood is the best at ma
turity, with the exception of the sap
wood, the trunk is equally good through
out; and, when the tree is allowed to
grow too long, the heart-wood is the first
to show symptoms of weakness, and de-
teriorates gradually.
The best timber is secured by telling
the tree at the age of maturity, which de-
ponds on its nature as well as on the soil
and climate. The ash, beech, elm, and fir,
are generally considered at their best
when of 20 or so years. growth, and the
oak is seldom at its best in less time than
| 100 years, but much depends on surround
| ing circumstances. AS rule, trees
should not be cut before arriving at ma
| turity, because there is then too much
sap-wood, and the durability of the tim
ber is much inferior to that of trees felleC
after they have arrived at their full de
velopment.- Science Monthly.
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VOLUME Iii.
miscellaneous Selections.
ABSENCE.

IN rough azure realms of flonliness
ohlls the hot sun: no cloudy fleet
Convoys him o'er the trackless waste.
~ c0ols his path with snowy sleep,
Decaimed upon that tropic deep;
VI scuds, by freshing breezes chased,
Dropping swift shadows down to bless.
Anu make the sunlight doubly sweet.
Earth,s upturned face is glad no more
EXpressionless beneath the noon:
ne llstless winds in covert lie,
nor 5 hunt In lightsome companies
mn, my ouSn whispering grain and signing trees
IL Inc sea sends inland no reply
10 tne dumb yearning of the shore,
out ebbs away in weary swoon.
"A bird in yonder thicket Sings
, ana III SO be his songs tells true
IN miles and miles the only bird;
For ne'er such plaintive monotone
VI heart companionless and lone
w w as In summer noontide heard;
right folded are his useless wings,
His mate is lost beyond the blue,
zone is the nameless charm that finds
The outer world in knshp blest,-
Inc interchange, the light refrain;
ana 'twixt our souls, that once were near,
LIE leagues of stirless atmosphere,
Asleep upon silent main.
Nothing to-day its heart-mate binds,
Nor any answer to its quest.
One kiss of shadow or of air
- The world to loveler life would stir;
Or might clasp that distant hand,
Sd Shen ei love would grace for me the whole:
q 90 light a touch on hand or soul,
80 light touch to sea or land,
Makes all things one and all things fair
wake, wind! and blow a touch from herl
-Scribner'S for March
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that the monarchical governments have
no sympathy with the present republican
experiment. If they can thwart it they
will. 1t is not impossible that Don Car
los in the confusion will reach the throne;
but if he should succeed we can hardly
think that his retention of power will be
of long duration.-N. Y. Herald.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1873-02-20

IT is claimed that the climate of Alaska
is steadily growing milder; that, whereas
it was formerly impossible to raise veget-
ables of any kind there, the harder vari.
eties are now regularly produced; and
that apple-trees transplanted from Califor-
mia five years ago, are already bearing
fruit. 1t will be some years, however, be-
fore the Territory will be attractive as a
winter resort.
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Having, perhaps, found other efforts
to secure attention unavailing, a numl ,er
ofTrojan spinsters have adopted the inge-
NOUS plan of yelling themselves closely,
and causing their male acquaintances to
take them, out riding by lot from a
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1873-02-20

king Oscar, of Sweden, has accepted
the title of admiral in the Danish fleet.
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POLITICAL.
4 Sober Hknner-D0es Temperance,
Like Charity, Cover a Multitude Of
Credit MObilIer?

a sober Hinner-DOes Temperance,
Like Charity, Cover q Multitude of
Credit MObilIer?
NEW York, Feb. 3.--A Baltimore spe-
cial says that at temperance address by
Vice President Colfax last night the recep-
ton was the greatest in point Of numbers
and enthusiasm ever held in that city.
Judge Daniels, chairman of the meeting, in
introducing Mr.. Colfax, alluded to his purity
OF character and the failure of the attempt
to connect him with the Credit Mobilier,
upon which there was immense cheering.
When Mr.. Colfax commenced speaking the
applause was very great. The greeting he
had received, he said, was gratifying be-
cause it showed that they believed that
during his publicfife, that would close next
month, he had sought to stand right in the
sight of God whether the world judged him
wrong or not. Mr.. Colfax then went on
to speak of the evils Of intemperanoe and
the best methods of temperance legislation.
Alluding to himself but once more, he said
the world is so full of human trials, crime,
suffering-full of wars, disease, breaking
hearts-full of unjust aspersions-that it is
sometimes hard to bear, unless the mind Is
conscious of rectitude. cloud applause.)
The Missouri Muddle.
ST. Louis, Feb. 3.-Col. Sol. Ketchen
testified before Senatorial Bribery CON-
mittee at Jefferson City to-day that he
went to Jefferson before the Legislature
met to work for Bogy. He had something
over two thousand dollars in money when
he arrived. He borrowed the money of
the Exchange Bank, st. Louis, and gave
Mr.. Bogy as bis security for five thousand.
He spent about six hundred dollars in JEFF
ferson for personal expenses. Worked hard
for Bogy. Mr.. Bogy had loaned money
and endorsed notes for him repeatedly be-
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-02-04
EXIT POMEROY.

We publish from the st. Louis Repubti-
cdn graphic sketch of the downfall of
the notorious Kansas Senator. The Wash
ing correspondent of the New York Herald
tells how the news was received in the Sen-
ate. He says:
Sadness reigned in the Senate to-day
when the news was received from Kansas
of the snufing out Of Pomeroy, like sput-
tering, bad-smelling tallow candle. With
all his sanctimonious cant "Old Pom," as
he is hmiliarly called, is a fayorite With his
peers, for be is always ready to help any one
wanting 10 carry a pet bill, and he loves
a Joke, although lie won't take a social
glass of whiskey. Besides, his wife is a
most estimable LAZY, whose receptions are
among the most delightful in the city, and
whose charities are large; but "Old Pom"
has nevertheless been regarded IS one Of
the prime movers in the lau0 grant and In
dian rings, and no one took any stock in his
professions of sanctity any more than IN
those of Harlan, or Wilson, or Patterson or
Colfax. 1t is curious fact, by the way,
that the Senatorial quartet who have ap-
psared on the platform as the essence Of
Congressional morality shoui all have been
mora or less tripped up.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-02-04
THE MODOC WAR.
Failure Of Peace Overtures.


SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 2.-Little pros
pect exists of any peaceable adjustment Of
the MOdOc difficulties. Last Thursday
FairchildS, Dorrls and others went by invi-
tation to Capt. Jack to have big talk. The
place was the top of high hill overlooking
the lava-bed. They were accompanied by
a squaw named Dixie. She went to Capt.
Jack and told him if he wanted to talk he
must go to the hill, where he would meet
Doris and Fairchild. Jack would not go,
and the Indians on the hill ran away. Capt.
Jack wanted the men to come to camp;
this they refused to do. Capt. Jack said
they must come half way. Fairchild re-
fused again, but sent word that Jack could
come to his camp within two days. If not,
they must fight again.
Gen. Gillem's command is half way over
the mountain, and would reach hesdquar-
ters Tuesday. Nothing has been heard
from Camp CASTOR company. The snow
is deep on the roads leading to the lava bed
but did no. obstruct the march of the troops
much. In the last fight Of the ModOes
with Bernard's company, the Indians did
not throw away their guns, but lost all their
horses.
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FOREIGN.
The AngIO-Russian Attitude.


BERLIN, Feb. 2.-The Vessessche lei
tlag of this city demonstrates that the Rus
sian forces in Central Asia are strong enough
to defy any attempt of the British TO check
their progress, and England is poWerless.
Russia is only waiting for false step on the
part of England.
Royal baptism.
MADRID, Feb. 3.-The infant Prince
was yesterday christened Luis Amadeo
Fernando. The members of the Cabinet
and the Diplomatic corps were present ct
the Ceremony.
The Carlist COnundrum.
PARIS, Feb. Special dispatches from
the south of France say the remnants Of
Carlists band are crossing the frontier and
seeking refuge on French soil. The Uni
GERS has reports from Carlist sources repre-
senting that several bodies of insurgents
were in Spay and junction on the 31st ult.
and under command of Allo Lessarge.
They occupy excellent positions and are
preparing to attack Gen. 81 arianes whose
line of retreat is cut off, his reinfo orcements
intercepted.
The NOrthHeet Disaster.
LONDON, Feb. 2.-The deposition of the
engineer of the steamer Murillo has been
taken before the British Consul at Cadiz.
The statement comedies with the previous
account of the disaster. Pending the in
vestigation, the master of the steamer and
some of the crew have been arrested. They
admit that they were in collision with YES
sci, but they deny it was the Northfeet.
Thirteen lives were lost by the wreck of
the steamer Clan Alpine.
Terrible Earthquake at SamOs.
ATHENS. Feb. "a terrible earthquake
has occurred in tina Island of SAmOs, caus-
ing great destruction Of property and loss
of life.
All the Provincial Records of Lower
Canada Burned.
QUEBEC, Feb. 3.-The courthouse was
completely burned yesterday, entailing the
loss of ali the records of the province since
its foundation, together with the title deeds
and other important legal documents. The
fire at one time threatened the Anglican
Cathedral, but was fortunately confined to
the courthouse.
A New Caban Cable.
NEW YORK, FEB. 3.-A special from
London says that the steamer Ducla has
been chartered to take ont a new tsIeyraph
cable, to be laid between Kew West and
Havana. Telegraph communication be-
tween the two points will be opened In
May.
The Vienna Exposition.
The United States store ship, the Gua-d,
has decided sailing with materials for the
exposition March first. The time for re-
ceiving applications for representation has
been extended TO Feb 20 The ITni,ad
States will be better represented in the de-
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All for I1Ove-HusbanG and Child
Poisoned.

ST. lois, Feb. 2.-Dispatches from
Peoria, H., say that poisoning case was
developed there yesterday. 1t appears that
George Schuman died suddenly last No
vember. His life was insured for g, 900 in
the Washington Life Insurance Company,
which sum was paid Mrs. Schuman a few
days ago. Friday night Henry Schumsn,
the only son, died as mysteriously as his
father, exhibiting symptoms Of having been
poisoned. Mrs. Sehuman and a man
styled DIR. j. P. Welder, who has been
boarding with Mrs. Schuman, and with
whom: it is alleged, he sustained improper
relations, were arrested yesterday on sus-
picion of having poisoned the husband to
obtain the insurance, and the son to secure
soms real estate left by his father. A post
mortem of the boys body was made yes
terday before a coroHer's jury, and the case
will be reported upon Wednesday, after the
doctors have snalyzed his stomach.
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A PIECE OF WEDDING -CAKE.-We saw.
q piece of weddiDg-cake the other day
which had a somewhat remarkable history.
1t was made on the occasion Of the mar
riage of lady Of this city twenty years
ago, and sealed up to await the return Of
her brother, who was then expected home
in few weeks. The lady died fifteen
years ago, bus the cake was kept intact un-
til Monday last, when, as her brother is still
in California, and will probably never again
come East, it was removed from the case
where it had remained so long and sent to
hin-Bqnqor, Maine, Wig.
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NEW YORK.
The Misses Greeley withdraw from the
VIII Case.

The Misses Greeley withdraw from the
VIII Case.
NEW YORK, Feb. AT White Plains
to-day at the opening of the Greeley will
case, Judge Hart stated he had received a
note from Miss Ida Greeley and which had
been approved by her sister, in which they
begged to withdraw from q contest which
their opponents were determined to wage
over their fathers grave.
The contestants then proceeded to prove
the will made by Greeley in 1871 without
further opposition. 1t was stated that Gree
ley left property estimated to be worth
100000, which with the estate of Mrs.
Greeley would amount to S225,000.
A Young Thief Murdered.
-Four youths went Sunday evening into q
lager beer saloon on Fourteenth street. and
formed plan to rob the till. The carving
out of the plan was intrusted to Patrick
Cumisky, aged sixteen. He did not sue
ceed, and in consequence a quarrel ensued
between him and a confederate named
Matthew Halpin, and the latter stabbed Gu
misky in the head fatally. No arrests were
made.
Annexation of Brooklyn.
The property owners In .aVor of the an
nexation ofNew York and Brooklyn have
had a meeting and discussed bill to be in
troduced into the Legislature,
Sixty thousand smuggled cigars were
seized to-day.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-02-04
DEATH OF COMMODORE mAURY

The death was announced, in our Sun
day morning kilograms, of Commodore
Matthew Fontaine Maury, at Lexington,
Virginia, in the sixty-seventh year of his
age. At the time of his death he held a
professorship in the Virginia Military Insti-
tute.
For many years the name of Commo-
dore Maury has been a household word
throughout the civilized world. He had but
few equals and no superiors in that
branch of science 10 which he de-
voted his attention. His "Trea-
tise on Navigation" written in his
twentieth year, has passed through several
editions and was adopted as text book in
the Navy. He was born in Spottsylvania
county, Vs., on the 18th Of January, 1906,
his parents removing to Williamson county,
Tennessee, while he was yet boy. He
entered the Naval service in 1925, as mid
shipman, ard was appointed to the vessel
designated to convey Gen. Lafayette to
France-the Brandywine. He was socn
after this tranferred to the Vincennes, ore
of our sloops of war, ard in this vessel he
made a voyage around the globe.
In the year 1888, he was promoted a
Lieutenancy, receiving at that time the ap-
pointment of astronomer to the South Sea
exploring expedition, but this position be
resigned. In 1899, be met with an acci-
by which he was permanently lamed and
untitled for active service. he was given
charge of the depot of charts and instru-
ments al Washington. Lieut.. Maury made
a careful and systematic study Of what
Humboldt called 'phys-
cal geography Of the sea-"
the result Of which he made known TO the
public in 1874, rendering our commerce an
incalculable service thereby, and at once
placing bis name high on the list of the
scientific men oft age.
In 1855 he was promoted to the rank of
commodore. In recognition Of his laborous
researches, he was elected a member
of all the leading scientific associations of
America and Europe and received
from several foreign governments valua-
BILE testimonials of their high appreci-
alton Of bis services. During the later
years of his life, he had published many
valuable works. In 1861 he resigned the
superintendency of the National ObservatO-
ry, at Washington, and linked bis fortunes
with the Confederate cause. During the
war, be represented the interests of the
Confederate States in European courts, re.
turning TO this country upon the declara-
ton of peace. At the time OF bis death be
was engaged in the preparation of text
books for the use of schools.
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MEDILL'S HUBBLE.


OAACC AsO1CAAAOAA ~ OAAACo9Cs
CHICAGO, Feb. 3.-The conflict of au-
thority between the Mayor and the Board
Of Police Commissioners continues to be
the absorbing topic Of interest among all
classes of citizens. As matters stand now,
Capt. French, in the West Division, recog-
nizes the authority of the Mayor and Su-
perintendent Washburne, and is supported
by his sergeants and men. In the South
Division both Capt. Hickey who was de-
posed BY the Mayor, and Capt. Lull, who
was appointed in his place, are exercising
authority, each having supporters among
the sergeants. In the North Division, Capt.
Hathaway, the Mayors sppointee, has been
unable to secure recognition from anybody,
and Capt. Gund continues to perform his
duty, supported By the entire force of SER
geants and men of bis division.
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KENTUCKY.
A Modern Dick Turpin comes to
Grief.
Daring Attempt TO Rob a Stage near
HarrOdsburg.

Daring Attempt TO Rob a Stage near
HarrOdsburg.
LOUISVILLE, KY, Feb. 3.-Thursday
night four men attacked the stage running
from Mitchellsburg on the Lebanon branch
of the Louisville and Nashville Road to
Harrodsburg. When the stage was within
eight miles of Harrodsburg, the leader
named Teburne McAnelly, came out
from the roadside, pointed pistol at the
driver, and commanded him to halt. The
driver stopped the stage and McAnelly Or
dered him to take the mail out from under
the seat, al the same time starting to climb
up, when an inside passenger named Rob-
erts put pistol through the window and
shot the Tobber through the head, killing
him instantly. McAnelly's companions
seeing the fate Of their leader, fled, but were
pursued by the passengers and two of them
captured, taken to Harrodsburg and lodg-
edin jail. There is considerable excitement
in the vicinity of the outrage over the dar-
iGg attempt.
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Condensed TeIexrams.

An excursion is getting up to gather the
Legislatures of Missouri, Kansas and Texas,
at Dennison, to celebrate their recently
completed railroad connections.
Little Rock reports twenty-four hours
rain.
By the explosion of q coal oil lamp
Saturday night Mrs. Martha, OF Memphis,
was burned to death.
a violent snow-storm visited England
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Montana Ru.KIux.

BOHEMIAN, MONTANA, Feb. 1.-Two
murderers were lynched here last night.
One was an old man named Triplet, for
murder committed thres months ago. An
ether was young man called Steamboat
Bill, for numbering Chinese woman two
days ago.
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MRS. WHARTON.

mistrial ON the Charge OfAttemptIng
TO Poison Van Ness.
ANNAPOLIS, MD, Feb. Sin the Whar-
ton trial the jury, who had been out since
Friday, entered this morning and announc-
Ell that they were unable to agree. They
were discharged. They stood for guilty; 4
for not guilty.
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A Slight Shock.

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. "A slight shock
of earthquake was experienced in this vi
cinity at b ilf past three this afternoon, last
ing about five seconds. No damage was
done or felt by the people in the streets.
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partlnent of machinery and agricultural i'm
plements than any other.
VIENNA, Feb. 2.-The exhibition build
ing has been completed. The Sultan is ex-
pected to be at the opening.
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Committee on the Union Pacific railroad
and Credit Mobilier.
The Cotton Tax.
Mr.. Dawes, Chairman of the Committee
of Ways and Means, reported back adversely
sundry bills for refunding the cotton tax,
and asked to have some time fixed for their
consideration.
Mr.. Hall objected.
Mr.. Dawes moved to suspend the rules
and TO make an order assigning Friday
next for the consideration of the sdbject.
Negatiyed, yeas 1T, nays 6S, less than two
thirds in the affirmative.
Regulating Railroads.
Mr.. Hawley, of Illinois, moved to sus
pend the rules and pass a bill for the ap-
pointment Of Board Of Railroad Com
missioners to collect information respecting
the rates charged for passengers and freight
on the various railroads transporting the
commerce of the several States; the man
ner of operating the roads with reference to
safety and health; whether the charges are
unequal and excessive, etc. Negstived,
yeas IS, nays 90.
Southern Mail Contractors.
Mr.. Sheldon moved to suspend the rules
and pass bill appropriating $500, 900 to
pay mail contractors in the Southern States
for services up to the time of the secession
of their respective States. Rejected, 81 to
81.
Letter Postage.
On motion of Mr.. Farnsworth tuesday
of next week was assigned for the consid-
Grafton of the bill TO reduce letter postage,
the vote to be taken at O'Clock that day.
House adjourned.
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A Chinese Fight.

VIRGINIA, NEv. Feb. 2-The Chinese ST
Cahson fought with knives and pistols to-
dsy on account of women. Three were
killed and a number wounded,