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A Uonde1JM Lamp Gu inney.
IOiI City Derrick


When grandfather Lickshingle heard it
read from newspaper that Mrs. Peter
Ripleton, of Sherman, N. Y, had lamp
chimney which they have used constantly
for thirteen years, he raped savagely on the
floor with his cane, and said:
''Now, what the dickens is the use of
putin such stuff as that in newspaper?
If they want some information about lamp
chlmneys, let them come to me and get it.
When me and your grandmother broke up
housekeepln' we had a lamp-chimney that
was lamp-chimney. But you can tell your
aunts folks that it wasn't made in these
shoddy times. paid three cents in gold for
it the day after we were married. That was
away back somewhere in 100. We used it
night and day for seventy-nine years and
eight
.sWhy, grandpa, you didn't nave to use it
in the daytime, did your
didn't have to-no. But We did. Used
it at night on the lamp, and in the DAYTIME
we used it to drive nails with. Sometimes
the children cracked hickory nuts with it.
and the street commissioner borrowed it
several times to pound rocks on the street.
One day he thought sure he had lost it. His
workmen had left it on the track, and the
street-cars ran over it seventeen times be-
fore it was found.''
This lamp-chimney had been in rail-
road collision, twenty-five lamps had ex-
ploded under it in its time, a mule kicked it
through the side of a stable, and it came out
Of it all without as much as crack. But it's
broke now" said grandfather, with heavy
sigh.
s.Then you we're foolish enough to allow
the hired girl to attempt to clean it, were
your" asked mother.
sNo, but we might as well. When we
quit keepin' house gave it to friend who
lived in Ross county, Ohio. He was hard of
heerin', an wanted it for an ear trumpet.
One day William Allen tried to tell myfriend
that a greenback currency was the only
thing that would save this country, and
busted the chimney into million pieces;''
and grandfather hammered the floor with his
cane, and said it was sad, sad day for this
country when Old Bill Allen was born.
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The Plundered Fall River Mills.

FAIL RIVER, Mass, May 1.-THE creditors
OF the Border city mills to-day, heard the re-
port OF the directors and advisory commit
tee Of stockholders as follows: Actual assets.
$895, 4O5; assets considered doubtful, SCI, 1914:
additional liabilities appears by the books.
81, l355 $40; outside of the books SIC, 1000.
Total $1,2O5,5 It is supposed more irreg-
ular paper is out: Of which there is no &C
count. 1t was unanimously voted that the
Border city mills be put into involuntary
bankruptcy, and committee was appointed
to take charge Of the matter. The Massachu-
setts and Rhode Island insurance companies
stated that the policies on the mill would be
cancelled Nav Goth -s
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thug his views and receiving the Emperors re-
ply, the further negotiations conducted by him
will assume an extremely important character.
Gortschakoff is weaker, in consequence Of a
fresh attack Of govt.
FILLING UP REGIMENTS.
LONDON, May 11--All the British regiments
in the Mediterranean will be made up to a
Thousand men. Reinforcements are ready to
leave England for this purpose
Prince Charles of Roumania, will leave
Bucharest to-day for the army.
DENIES
LONDON, May ia dispatch from Rome
contradicts the statement attributed to the
Russian ambassador there that the Cimbria was
engaged to transport men and officers to Amer
lea, where they will cross the continent to take
other vessels for the mouth Of the Amoor. The
dispatch adds that the ambassador said nothing
of the kind
INDIAN TROOPS.
ALDEN, May 11.-Altogether, sixteen trans
ports have passed here, conveying Indian
troops to Malta.
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THE VAR PATH.

The Troops at Forts Lincoln and Rice Or
dered to Prepare for an Immediate Move
ment---The Object Yet Mystery.
Special Telegram to the Globe.
BISMARCK, D. T., May 11.-Orders were re-
celved at Fort Lincoln last night for the COM
mand there stationed, as also the command at
Fort Rice, to prepare at once for active opera
tions. AS yet nothing has developed as to
where or what direction they will take. but all
interested in army circles are on the qui vive
Tor the next order which is to follow. The or
der was addressed to Gen. Sturgis in command
at Fort Lincoln
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EUROPEAN EVENTS.
GENUINE SENSATION FROM OYER
THEa WATER.

pteh Assassination of Emperor Will
helm-Several Poorly Aimed iShots Fired
Arrest of the Would-be Assassins and
Accompiices-No Cause Discovered for
the Deed-Complimentary and Sensible
Allusions to the Stability and Strength of
the Government of America by the Lon
don Thunderer--Pope Leo Said to be
Yielding to the Jesuits and Extremists
Negotiations for the Restoration of
Friendly Relations With Germany and
Other Powers Broken OH-A Batch of
War Gossip Of No Particular Significance.
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MADISON.

fublee Not for the estate Journal Isey;s-
ion Committee at Work--Extra Session
Especial Telegram to the Globe.
MADISON Wis, May 1.-THE State journal
editorially denies the rumor tonight that Hon.
Horace Rublee, late minister to Switzerland
was to become connected with that paper in an
editorial capacity.
The revision committeeman are hard at work,
and will have finished their labors by the 25th
or 28th inst.
The governor is absent in Washington, hence
the time for calling the extra session cannot
now be arranged, but it will in all probabilitv
be Tuesday, the 4th Of june
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Bonds Held for Sec,xrit,l

WASHINGTON, May 1.-THE treasury now
holds $348 066,350 in United States bonds, to
secure national bank circulation, and $685.
600 to secure public deposits.
U. S. Bonds deposited for circula-
ton week ending to-day. $ 1885,, 900
Bonds held for circulation with
:, drawn for week ending to-day 6e4, 500
National bank circulation out
standing, currency notes.. so, o5s, 766
Gold notes..... ............... 1925, 100
Internal revenue receipts. ........ 464,8
customs receipts .,......... 1916, sos
Receipts of national bank notes for
the week ending to-day, com
pared with the corresponding
period last year, 1877. .... 5.7O1. 900
1878: .....",... .............. 5,856,000
receipts to-day ........... 968, 00O
Subscriptions to the four per cent
loan to-day 100000
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5,7O1,OOO
5,856,000
( 968,O0O
f 10000
The Florida InpestigntiOa

WASHINGTON, May 1.-THE Democratic Con-
gressmen having in charge the proposed inves-
tigation Of the alleged electoral frauds are ar
ranging their plans for presentationof the sub
ject to the House Monday next Amoyement
would have been made in the House to-day but
for the absence of Representatives whose pres
deemed necessary.
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0U4ARRELING LAW MAKERS.

The Pembina Branch Railroad Causes a
Lively Row in the Ottawa Commons.
OTTAWA, May n.-There was most extra
ordinary scene in the Commons yesterday-sir
John Mcdonald, DR.. Upper, and Hon. Donald A..
Smith participating. The trouble arose out of
remarks by Sir John the night previous. re-
speeding Smith connection with the Pembina
branch railroad bill. The most violent language
was used and abusive epithets applied on each
slde and the scene was only terminated upon
u me commons being summoned to the bar of the
Senate for propagation.
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Serenatie to Gen. Shields.

CHICAGO May ia serenade and reception
OF General Shields took place at the Palmer
house tonight, the members and officers Of
the Second regiment participating The occa-
sion was one of unusual qualification to all
participants. Gen. Shields lectures at the.
tabernacle next Monday evening.
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Frost, Snow, Hail and Rain in Iowa.

hlUscArINE, Ia, May IA snow storm has
been prevailing to-day along the Oskaloosa
branch of the Rock Island road, covering the
ground in places, and terminating in hail and
rain. No damage to fruit or crops reported
from the heavy frost Of this morning.
KEoKUK, Ia, May 1l.-Sight fall of snow,
nail and rain here to-day. Weather cool. No
damage to fruit
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Outstanding Cu,yency Circulation,

WASHINGTON, May 1.-THE following is a
statement of the amount of outstanding cir
culatio" of legal tender notes and fractional
currency at this date:
United States notes, new issue. =. ss,764, o97
United States notes, series 1867. l5,204, 1892
United States notes, series l874.... 39,575, 1872
United States notes, series 1875 -. l3455, 255
United States notes, series l878.... 6O1, 100
Total United States notes. 1855. 1856 681 ,O16
Fractional currency. ............ 49, 8O4, 98l
Grand total. 1858 4S5 997
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FROM VINONd.
The Board of Education Invited into Court
death of G. Il. Blanchard.
Special Telegram to the GIobe]

WINoNA Mimi, May 11.-Judge Mitchell
to-day issued an order requiring the board of
education to show cause why a mandam mus
should not issue compelling them to admit H.
G. Boleau to his position as member Of the
board. The board takes the ground that Mr..
Baleau having failed to qualify within ten
days after election, has forfeited his member
ship. The question turns on the point whether
the wording of the statute in reference to the
line for qualification, is Of a directory or a
mandatory character.
q. 3. Blanchard, a well known accountant of
this city, died suddenly this afternoon. He
leaves wife and two children
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Customs and Rerc,.ue

WASHINGTON, May 1.-THE following is a
statement of receipts from customi and inter
nal revenue from May 1st to lOtl, inclusive,
for 1877 and 1878: Customs, 1877, vas S4 .119 :
378: do 1878, SO, ASS, 1913. internal revenue
1877, SIS, 1874, 424; do 1873, $5,230,21l.
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Cold. ClOu6y and RAINY

WASHINGTON, May 12-1 A. M.-Indications
for the upper Mississippi and lower Missouri
valley, northerly winds, colder, cloudy and
rainy weather, rising followed by falling
barometer
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WASHINGTON.
CONGRESS- REPRESENTED ONLY By
THE WORKING HOUSE.

Reagan's Bill Regulating Interstate Traffic
Under Consideration-Gen. Bragg De-
nOunces 1t as a Measure in the Interest
of the Railroads Rather Than the PeO-
ple-The Florida Investigation to Be
Moved To-morrow-Outstant Circula-
ton and Bank Security.
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Evangelical Lutheran SYNOD.

CHICAGO, May 1.-THE first home missionary
convention of the general synod of the Evan
gelical Luthern church of North America,
meets in Omaha Tuesday May 18th, and con-
tinues until the evening of the 10th.
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Frost in Ohio and Indiana.

CINCINNATI, May 11.-Frost last night is re-
ported from points in Ohio and Indiana, but
no serious damage.
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Delaware Whipping Post.

NEWCASTLE, Del, May 11.-Six men were
publicly whipped in the jail yard to-day, re-
ceiving twenty lashes.
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Walking WntcH,

New YORK, May lin the thirty-six hours
walking match here George Guion Of Chicago
secured the second prize of one hundred dol
lars, having walked ISL miles in 33 hours, So
minutes and So seconds. A. Harrison of Ha-
verhill, Mass, made 100 miles in "a honrs 30
minutes and was awarded the first prize In
the "a hour amateur walk James B. Gillie won
the championship.
BUFFALO, N: Y, May 11.-Michael Byrne,
the amateur who started to walk 400 miles in
l29 hours had 5. minutes and ii seconds to
spare.
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of Anon to be trustees of the Girls Industrial
Home. The above nominations were confirmed
and also those reported this morning.
The House bill defining the powers and du-
ties Of the board of public works was passed.
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TUEF, BAT, and ORR.

Inauguration of the Lexington Meeting
Three Good Races with the Favorites
Eeaten--Isall Pounding by Crack Clubs.
LEXINGTON, KY. May 1.-THE races at the
association course to-day were remarkably we'll
attended, weather clear and cool and track good
The first race, the blue ribbon stake of ~
miles, Day Star first, Leveller second, Solicitor
third. Time, 2:4O12. Second race FLY stakes
two year olds, half mile, Gunstead' $ Liahtunah
first, McGraths Verdict second Bowen's Flor
ence B. third. Time, 5l3l. Third race, purse
$500, one mile, Edinburg first Bill Bass second
Joe Rhodes third. Time l :4319. All the favor
ties were beaten.
The pools on Mondays races are selling as
follows: First race, one and one-half miles,
Ten Brock $40; Aristides and Leonard Sl2;
Vera Cruz $l2; Lizzie Whip 81. Second
race, Longfellow stake, mile heats, Dave
Moore 500; Lucille 81; Harper sl2. Colts,
half mile, Swigert 500; Blow 1926; Grinsted
S8; Cadwallader Sc; Field Of five horses, $l4.
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LirelU Ball POltIlHiuD,

LOWELL Mass, May 11.--Lowells IL; Tecum-
sehs 8; II innings.
MANCHESTER: N. H., May 11.-Buffalos 4;
Manchester 2.
Boston, May 11.-Boston II; Providence s.
CLEVELAND, o., May 11.-Cleveland 6; Gen
eva 5.
New Haven Conn.,, May 11.-Alleghenys, / 0;
New Havens 2.
CINc1NSAr1 May 11.-Cincinnati 4; Chicago L.
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The Sc,ttls.

PITTSBURGH, Pa, May 1.-THE boating sea-
son was opened here to-day, by three mile
single scull race for $500 a side, between Eel
singer, of Wheeling, West Virginia, and Lay
berier, of South Pittsburgh. The race was
rowed over the lower Monongahela course, and
was won by Felsinger in twenty-three minutes,
by about three boats lengths.
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DIR. La VICTORIA ORION.
The Wild HArbinger OF the MlIlen'
mtum.

TIE WlIu hhFDluSer Oh tMe mhAiShH
mtum.
Hickman Ky } courier,l
DR.. LIS Victoria Orion, who pretends to
be a diviuely commissioned agent to
bring on the millennium, has been fgur.
ing in this section some days. The old
man Is at least earnest and enthusiastic
in his work. he thinks the climax OF
the millennium will be reached about the
rear 1896, and that in March of that
year be will be inaugurated President Of
the United States. By hat time peace
on earth and good will to all mankind
will prevail, and a regiment of beautiful
women is to conduct him to the national
capital, shouting, singing aud dancing
He hasn't a doubt OF this result. He
thinks whisky the great obstruction to
the millennium, and as such he fights it,
though be confesses to using a wee
drap'' at times, because it inspires him
to do good to his fellow-beings. He
holds himself immortal-bound to live
always-ard can cure every manner Of
disease that flesh is heir to. He loves
all the churches, orders and societies, but
will join none of them because of the vast
advantage his great name would give one
over the other, and besides it would moi
accord with his divinely appointed work
The old man insists that he is not crazy
though SO many people tell him that he
is-he says the world is crazy, and bt
alone is sane, though he admits himself
eccentric and peculiar.
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INDIAN TROUBLES.
Movemsnta or inc Moatllss

SAN F~RASCIsCo, July ia Boise
City dispatch says it is not true that the
Umstillas have Joined the hostiles. On
the other hand 100 warriors have joined
Colonel Forsythe, fought the hostiles
yesterday and brought in twenty-five
scalps and 800 horses.
Portland dispatch: The following dis.
patch received from General Wheaton,
dated Umstilla Agency, July Is, says:
THE hostiles are reported to be moving
from their position near headquarters on
McKsy's creek. Isend Forsythe with a
cavalry column in quick pursuit, and fol-
low him with Miles column. Mclean,
the Umatills interpreter with the Una
%tillas, says the scouts are now fighting
the Banuock raiding parties, and the
Snake chief, Egau, is reported killed.
A gentleman who arrived here from
Yakima Valley brings the following:
There are two thousand Simcoss there.
commanded by Chief Joseph Squires,
but he has little or no influence with thu
tribe. They have few arms and no am
munition, aud ever if so inclined could
not offer the hostilss battle. Thus fAl
they are peacefully disposed. and agent
Wilbur a~pprehends no danger from
them, although some of the renegad,
and disaffected Indians have been miss.
ing of late. Chief Moses, with all bis
Quintallicums, are csmped in KittellsI
Valley aud settlers are afraid they may
conclude to commit depredationS, il
consequence Of which they are seekinl
protection Of the towns. Yakima City
on the boundary Of the Simcoe reservs
tons, is full Of people. Last Wednesds.
thirty hostile Bannocks and Suake
crossed the lower end Of the reservation
stealing and driving away stock. The.
shot at a boy on horseback. He returne,
the fire, killing one Of the redskins, an
he escaped by hard riding
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the Black sea port Of Batoum. 1t shows
how Russia was exhausted BY the war
aud intimidated by England, that she
would accept such scanty remuneration.
Austria substantially acquires Bosnia
and herzegovina. Roumania, servia
and Montenegro are declared independ-
emit and the latter gets a port OF the
Adnatic. Bulgaria is erected into a
semiindependent principally, with q
prince to be chosen by her people, and
the choice ratified by the powers. The
Balkans is the boundary OF Turkey; the
navigation Of the Danube is free, but
wal ships are prohibited from entering
the Dardanelles. And it may be added,
as a result Of the war and the confer
enee, England acquires Cyprus, and
agrees to maintain Turkeys rights to
Asia Minor. John Bull, as a matter Of
fact, makes more important gains than
any other power. That the result of this
conference is appreciated by the English
is evidenced by the enthusiastic reeep-
ton Of B~sacons6eld yesterday.
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A MOUND CITY SENSATION.

Flop ement of = Youthful Couple
with the Stern Parents Cash.
Cairo Bulletin. July 1871
Mr.. Nick Smith, a German aud we'll.
known farmer living near Mound City,
arrived in town yesterday morning fairly
boiling over with excitement and indig-
nation. He was after u wicked young
man named j. G. Mcbride and his own
disobedient daughter, a good-looking
girl Of about seventeen summers, or
winters, perhaps. For some time past
McBride has been assiduous in his atten-
tons to the young lady, but the thought
never entered the old g%entleman's mind
that the affair would have a serious ter.
mination. Matters between the youthful
pair progressed in the usual way until
last Tuesday, when they determined to
take the case 10 their own hands and
dispose Of II IN q summary and suitable
manner. To ask the old gentleman for
his consent was out OF the question, as,
besides the refusal such a proposition
would be met with, it was thought the
old man might become watehlul and
Illustrate their schemes. The young
lady made all her preparations for what
she doubtless thought would be her final
exit from the paternsl roof. The young
man did not have many preparations
to make, and but for one essential com.
modify which he seemed to lack, was
ready to start at any moment. Il is
hardly necessary to state that this was
cash. To supply this deficiency be
was put to his wits ends. But
the propelling power in his case
was love, and it is always triumph.
ant. The girl came to his aid and
impaired to him a secret. In a drawer,
hidden away, the accnmulations of say.
iHgs against the ills that overtake aged
humanity, was the sum of fifty dollars.
With this in their possession, they might
fly to the uttermost ends of the earth.
happy 10 the affection they bore one az
other, and perfectly Indifferent to the
wrath Of her aged sire. They got the
money, and on Wednesday last arrived
10 this city, where they took apartment:
for -. L Mcbride and lady" at the
Planters House. From the hotel the
information was obtained that a more
happy and sffectionste couple it would
be scarcely possible to conceive Of. They
seemed to possess everything in common
They divided their dessert at the table
bought apples, oranges, nuts and raisins
aud when sauntering about town gazing
into the shop windows, the custodian o
the sweet meets. who happened to be thl
young lady always went fairly share anC
share with her lover. Night arrived, ant
fearing that the old man might get OF
their trail, they left for St. Louis b.
steamer. Shortly sitter their departure
the old gentleman arrived aud sent tel.
grams out after them in all directions
He said he didn't care so much abou
them as he did about the money. Tha
he was bound to have. A dispatc.
was received yesterday morning an
nounciDg that they had been arreste
Thursdsy at Chester, and we're held i
custody, awaiting further orders. Thei
arrival here was expected yesterday
Throughout the whole affair, it does nc
anywhere appear that the services OF
minister or justice OF the peace wer
called into requisition, although this ma
have been done without publicity.