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The House appropriation committee has
agreed to the post-oface appropriation bill asit
was reported Back by the subcommittee. The
bill appropristes in the aggregate $33, 100, 1878,
which is $3, 257, 1898 below the estimate sent in
BY the post-ofice department, and about $685.
900 less than the amount appropriated for the
present year. The bill reduces the compensa-
ton Of the railroads five per cent, and changes
the method Of paying the postmasters Of the
fourth class back to the old system ; that is, to
pay them q commission on the stamps they
cancel instead of on those they sell, as the pre-
sent law provides. =.
The House elections committee has agreed,
by q unanimous vote. to dismiss the South
Carolina contested election case Of O'Connor
(Democrst) against Cain Republican), the BIT
ting member.
The President has nominated Justin E. Col
burn, Of Vermont, to be encouragement at the
City Of Mexico.
Foreign News.
A ~Constantinople telegram states that the
Russians, fearing the Turks will remain neutral
in q war with England, have called upon them
to abandon Notifications on the Bosphorus and
D~ardanelles.
The Earl of Leirim, his clerk and driver
we're all shot dead while riding near the neble-
mans residence, county Of Derry, Ireland.
The assassination is thought to have been the
result of troubles with tenants on the earls
property.
The Mexican Congress has begun It's session.
A deputation Of five hundred English Lib
erals called upon Lords Granville and Harung-
ton and asked them, as leaders Of the Liberal
party, to oppose a war with Russia.
A London dispatch says the troops in the
four remaining Russian districts have been
called out.
According to q dispatch from Rome Russia
has offered to send an ambassador to the
Vatican at once on the Pope accepting the
present condition Of the church in the Russian
empire.
Prince Orloff, the Russian ambassador at
Paris, has complained to the French govern
ment in regard to the tone Of prominent Par
isian newspapers. NJ. Washington, French
minister Of foreign affairs, in reply to the
princes complaint, said that the government
has no control over the papers in question, but
the press have been invited to be less aggres:
sive. Prince Orlof was much dissatisfied
with the reply.
Cardinal Giuseppe Berardi's death in Rome
is announced; aged sixty-eight.
Trouble with the Cafres in South Africa has
again broken out, and in one action the British
troops were compelled to retreat.
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Some Grateful People.

Who says that this is an ungrateful
world? Three weeks ago, an old gentle
man living in Paris was so Ill that ne
sent for q lawyer to make a will, and for
several friends to whom he wished to say
goodbye before dying. One OF these
was a young fellow who occupied an
attic on the sixth floor of the same
house. After the will had been signed
every one went to the old mans bedside
to say q word of comfort to him. When
the lodger from the attic drew near, the
diving man took both his hands and said /:
EDO you remember, young man, when
last we met? It was on the first night
of sErnani.' 7 was not well then, but I
rose from my bed to go and see it once
more. I am now paying for my impru-
dence. had no seat, only a stool at the
side. You had q very good stall, SIR"
"Given to me by a friend who could
not use it himself" answered the young
man, as if to apologize. "Iknow," said
the old man. "I also know that, seeing
me without a comfortable seat, so soon
as the act was finished, you compelled
me to take your stall, while you took my
stool. You thereby allowed me to spend
the last pleasant evening of my Life:
You alone, out of all that crowd, pitied
nv white hair" When the young lod-
ger returned the following day the old
man was dead. He had left a parting
message for his young friend, with a
souvenir of their last meeting at the
opera, in the form of a check for $780,
600. Nor is this the only instance of
this worlds gratitude. Only a few weeks
ago a young girl in Pennsylvania re-
ceiyed q handsome bequest for aiding an
old lady who was taken sick in a railway
car. Then there is a young man in
London who helped an old gentleman
out of an omnibus and lent him an um.
brella, and subsequently, became his
heir. Another young man in Western
New York, who had remained IN a board
ine-house for many years, received q
legacy from the landlady as a mark OF
appreciation for his tolerance in never
once complaining of a meal.-New York
b-;bnn
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Making POTTERY.

The methods of making pottery have
varied but little among the different
nations. The principal tool is the pot
ter's wheel, a revolving disk or table,
turned by the foot of the potter. The
potter's wheel is one of the earliest ma
chimes made by man. The Egyptians,
Mexicans, Peruvians, Greeks, Assyr-
ians, Romans, Gauls, Germans, all used
it. Older than all the oldest writings OF
the Hebrews, through all history it has
been the friend and companion of man;
its products r part of his daily life;
and delicate and brittle as they are, they
have proved more enduring than the
Pyramids. A principal agent in the
manufacture Of pottery is water, which
is used to soften the clay that it may be
plastic and thoroughly worked to uni
form consistency. A lump, larger or
smaller, according to the size OF the YES
sci to be made, is thrown violently down
on the center of the wheel, which is set
in motion; and the thrower, with thumb
and fingers, curved sticks, knives and
other simple tools, shapes the vessel.
Other forms are made in molds. Relief
ornaments for the surface are either en-
graved in the mold, or are nodded separ-
ately, and placed on the objects, and
fastened with the slip of the paste.
At a very early date (some four thou
sand years ago. the art Of covering pot
terry with enamel aud painting was dis
covered by the Egyptians, and the
beauty of their workmanship has been
the envy of the potters Of modern times.
The blue has never been surpassed, if,
indeed, it has ever been equaled. OBJ
jects made atleast three thousand years
ago, retain the splendor of their original
color. The highest art was displayed in
the smallest articles, whether of soft
pottery or of the sandy paste. Images
of deities were nodded in fair style or
beautifully carved from steatite and
enameled with the brilliant blue Of green.
The Scarabeus-the amulet, which sig
niied, as some suppose, creation; others
think, resurrection-was made IN pot
terry as we'll as steatite. with different
symbolic variations, but having the same
general form.
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How She Gave the census.

When the census.taker raped at the
door of a certain Detroit cottage on
Crawford street, the other day, and won
dered if the woman would set the dog
on him or douse him with dish-water, a
great disappointment awaited him. She
opened the door softly, snuffed the air
to see if it smelled Of lightning-rods
and then threw it open for him to enter.
MADAM, I am making q canvass Of
the CITY," he began.
"Ahl Sit down." she replied, and as
he began opening his book she contip-
ued: "There are five of us in the fam
lily, and we paid 800 down on this place.
nv husbands name is Peter, his age is
forty-two, and he came from a mean
family. His father was always having
lawsuits about dogs, and his mother was
the greatest gossip in Elmira. Have
you got that down?
He granted assent. and she contin-
ned:
"My name is Alvina Sarah, and I was
born in"
"I do not care to know where you
was born, madam" he interrupted.
"Well, I care |" she exclaimed; "it
makes q great deal Of difference whether
I was born in Africa or Boston, and I
want it put down. As I was saying, I
was born in Boston in 1888. Put down
that I came of a good family"
"Madam, you don't understand
"Don't I understand that I came of a
good family? I'd like to know of q
Boston family which carried their noses
higher than the Rogerses Put down
that my father was in the Mexican war.
"You have three children, madam ?"
IT haven't any such thing, sirl Put
down that my mother was killed by an
explosion in a quarry. Her and father
were"
Glow many children have you ma
dam ?" sziE= 80
"Have you got mother DOWN."
"No, madam. You see I am taking
the census of the CITY,"
~"Well," she said, giving him q
dangerous, look, 81 had the typhoid
fever at the age, of fifteen, and for weeks
and weeks + hung on the edge of the
grave. I bore up as we'll as I was able,
and"
Give in the family-how many chill
dren ?" He suddenly asked
"Put down that I bore up she COM
manded. "And that one n~ightwhen the
watches were asleep I crept out of bed
and took q drink Of"
"This is foreign to the subject,
madam. How old are your children p
"Hayen't you put down that I hung
on the edge Of the grave?"
"No, madam"
"Aren't you going to?"
"No, madam. You see, I am simply
taking the census of Detroit. I desire
to ascertain" : ..,;f.J -,
"You can't ascertain it here, sir p
she snapped. "H:my sickness, which
cost. over two hundred dollars, isn't
enough to go into the book, then you
don't get a line here 7" 1 yhy .ai1
"Let me ask you"
'"No use asking for any OF our photo
graphs, sir! If you get EN- anywhere
and put our pictures in that book well
made it hot for you! Good-day, Sir
good-dayp
Hestood onthe step, sighing,i and she
called through the door {: I hehH
"My grandfather was also bitten to
! death by an alligator, but I won't give;
you any of the particulars You want
to walk"
he passed on, sorrowfully wondering
If the next woman's mother was blown
off a bridge OF carried down the river on
! q hay stack.-Detroit Free Press.
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The Habits Of Ants.

Sir John Lubbock, a well-known
scientist, lectured recently in London
ON the habits of ants. In continuation
Of, former experiments he finds that snt1
reGsognize old acquaintances and attack
strangers. Their intelligence is ques-
tionable in cases where a thin circle OF
~plycerine bars their access to honey
which they have already visited BY a
paper bridge, for when the latter is taken
away they do not pile up few grains Of
earth and thus cross the barrier. Spite
of the many observers and plentlfulness
of ants nests, it is still doubtful how
their nests commence. Sir Johns e1.
periments show that the workers OF
Lasias favus will not adopt an old
queen from another nest. But on the
other hand, the queen Of Myrnaaca
ruoiuodis has the instinct OF bringing
mn Larvae and the power of founding
communities. As to intimatlng to each
other discovery of food, he considers
this does not necessarily imply any power
of describing localities, but rather by a
simple sign co-workers accompany each
other to the treasure. They do not sum-
mon their brotherhood by sounds to a
repast found by one or another. Their
affection for friends is unbalanced by
hatred of strangers. A few Of each kept
prisoners in separate bottles with wide
meshed muslin over the mouths, those
free outside again and again excitedly
endeayored to attack the latter, but used
no means to- free the former, their own
companions. Further experiments prove
scent more than sight guides them in
following up food which has been shifted
in position after its having been partaken
Of, and a return 70 the nest made. Ants
avoid light when thrown into their nests,
and they congregate in the darkest cor
ners. Taking advantage of this habit
by;a series Of ingenious experiments
wherein strips of colored glass, in other
instances shallow cells containing colored
solutions, such as fnchsine, bichromate
of potash, chloride of copper, etc., were
used-Sir John arrives at the conclusion
that they are inauenced blythe sensation
of color, though probably'diferent from
the effect produced in man. A FREEDOM
mate preference is given to red, green
follows, yellow comes next, while the
blue and violet there appears to be a
decided aversion. The longevity of ants
would seem greater than generally ad-
mitted, some specimens Of Formaica
fusca being at least five years old.
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COMPARISONS.

The weakly edition Of tho New York Tnes II 1000
copies, and advertisements are charged ~ " oen1 .
t tiasi nee 500 a@S't circulation 3cr % cent? |. line: The
Tnes thinks the American Newspaper Union Ast o
.Tbs weekly edition Of tho New York Post Is $40
copies and .dvsstiss Ts@tn Arc s ahiisSs az, - ~ o s9s.. :
tsemont 8,460 circulation for less than 8 eenA z line.
The % don't think very we'll OF the American News
Edition Tae ss q s ST. copies oDGs's and charges .d!ertissrs 10 esnis
= lima. The AdreItiser bias q poor opinion also OF tho
American Newspaper Union.
ThI Boston foa weekly issues a,a0. copies, oharEoe
advertisers lah cents o fine, and expresses doubts Of
the honesty Of tho American Newspaper Union, which
xiyes that circulation for less than one-fourth the price
which the Post demands.
vertisins in . weekly having 200 circulation, and
yarns rs readers to beware Of an institution which
gives $500 circulation for 2 cents . limo.
This Toronto Glote prints the best weekly u Canada,
Globe has contempt for the American Newspaper
Union, which gives $1,000 circulation for 10 cents . line.
The Utica Herald prints 6,t3a copies OF . weekly edt-
ton which advertisers arc allowed 70 use ~ 10 cents Q
line; I T. ions I IN : sra a;,ss 4 s "a si,s sns |. a%s fos ) c sss' :
fnss. INV
The Warsaw, N. Y, Democrat prints l,E0 copies, and
charges advertisers s cents Q line. When 1t was Co
is ooum,. and it Is no better now than Il was then.
Tho st. Louis weekly PoH soils llsSl2 copies weekly 10
Germans In and around St Louis. ls advei Using rates
are 10 cents . line, and are very low, but because tho
Amssic ~ Ne.sp.ps. Union 10, s,ys' LIB n;sa . T S'ss he siI en-,
despises and speaks pnkindy o. Il
The Lockport, N. Y, weekly Times prints Io copies
and charges advertisers 90 cents . line. When the
advertisers can use its columns at y cent . line. which
Is all the American Newspaper Union demands for
papers Of like circulation and influence.
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; Genius Run to Seed.

Terence Brady will not haunt the
newspaper offices of New York any more,
writes the correspondent OF, the Detroit
Free Press. In an uptown street the
other day he dropped to the pavement,
and when taken up by q policeman he
was found to be dying. He was hur-
ried to a hospital, but life had departed
before anything could be done to relieve
him. Brady was a man of superior lit
erary talent, and had done some excel
lent work in odd Jobs on the New York
press, but owing to q confirmed habit OF
opium eating which he had contracted &,
he could not get steady employment any
where. He received a good college educa-
ton in Ireland and came to this country
several years ago, making his way to
San Francisco. where he began newspa:-
per work, and finally became the editor
and part owner of a prosperous weekly
paper. An unfortunate marriage brought
trouble and he then began to use the in
sidious drug that ultimately destroyed
him About eight years ago he appeared
in New York as an applicant for news
ape work, and the occasional jobs he
was able to pick up served to keep him
in the absolute necessaries OF life. The
opium appetite seemed to increase day
by day, and his indulgence Of it incapac-
itated him more and mor for RESPONSE
BILE employment. He finally lost all in
terest in himself and all regard for his
appearance, and those who met BIN In
the street or encountered him in the
newspaper offices supposed him to be
merely q tramp of the better class. But
the poor fellow had once possessed the
fire of true genius, and had he not e1-
tinguised it with his own hand, he might
have made an honorable name. The sad
ending Of his life recalls that Of his IN
fortunate countryman, tho brilliant and
cratic Clarence Mangan, one of the best
of Ireland's poets, who, like Terence
Brady. became a confirmed opium eater.
and went down to the grave an OBJ
gcure, self condemned o~utcast. Hear
the terrible despair that means through
one of Mangan's last poems, "Ihe
Nameless One" Appealing to the spirit
of song he says:
Tell how now, amid wreck and sorrow,
And want and sickness and houseless nights,
He bides In calmness the silent morrow
That no ray lights.
And lives he still, then? Hes, old and HAIRY
Al hiriv-nine, from despair and woe,
He lives. enduring what future story
viii never know.
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The Greatest Discovery of the Az Ii Dr..
Tobias, celebrated Venetian Liniment! 30 carr before
the public, and warranted to cure DiSrrhes, Dysentery,
Collie, and spasms, taken internally and Group, Chronic
Rheumatism, Sore Threats, outs, Bruises, Old sores'
and Pains in the Limbs, Back, and Chest, externally.
It has never failed. No family will over DO without 1t
After once giving It . fair trial. Price. 40 cents. DR.
VENETIAN HORSE IN Pint
BOTTLES, at Ono Dollar, Ii warranted superior to any
otbsr. or NO PAY, for tho euro Of Colo, Outs, Bruises,
Old Sores, eto. Sold by all Drusgists. Dspot-1O Park
Place, New York.
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nrothers! Mothers!! Mothers!!. Don't
fail to procure Mrs. Windows Soothing Syrup
for all diseases incident to the period Of teeth
ing in children. It relieves the child from pain,
cures wind colo, regulates the bowels, and, BY
piyine relief n dhealth to the child, gives rest to
fhe mother. It is an old and well-tried remedy.
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HIGHLY IMPORTANT TO FARMERs.-Th man
ufacturers of Sheridan's Cavalry Condition
Powders inform Us that their powder Will ef-
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size and weight one quarter. Large discounts
to persons owning two to three hundred hogs.
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The Reason why
Don't Like it.

H COST OF ADVERTISING IN AMERICAN
NEWSPAPERS Is TOO HIGH 60
ASKING PRICES HAVE not BEEN
ny THE BIG PAPEBs SINCE THE WAR
THE AMERICAN NEWSPAPER UNION 9IYho
ADVERTISERS MORE EOh TEE
PRICE THAN PAPERS PRINTED ON ANY
OTHER PLAN OAN AFFORD. "-A
Tho above facts erplaia Ls uaf'isnd'y sHaeks ssads
xnon tho american Nsrspapsr Uaion BY hsE 2. Nnss.
Po.t. Commercial, Boston Post, Advrrsissr, Ustea Herald,
and other jov7nah.
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Boston Tea Bread.

Boston, Ten Bread. ..
Dooley's Yeast Powder, . little salt, butter the
size Of an egg rubbed in'the -four. one pint
sweet milk, and the yolks Of two, eggs beaten
very light Add last, stirring in lightly, the
whites Of the eggs well beaten, and bake in q
square pan in a quick oven. Break in squares
for the table.
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A Cleveland county IN. o. man has
had three just and lawful wives in the
last year.
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CONSUMPTION Can Be Cured.

PULMONA Is q, certain remedy for the cure OF
CONSUMPTION and all diseases of the Lungs
and Throat. It invigoratos tho brain. tones up tns
Price One Dollar per bottle ut Drusg' SITS OF sent By the
Proprietor on receipt Of price: A pamphlet containing
Of ACTUAL CURES, and full directions for using accom-
panies each bottle, or will be- sent free TO any address.
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EVERY YEAR YOU lose

More than one costs - Ours always right - No pay till
tested and suited; no risk, We pay freight; be Jour own
AGENT and save commissions. Five-Ton hay Scales,
complete (nore better) $50, dstvned. Send for free
Price List all size Scales and Judge for yourself.
JONES OF BINGHAMTON, Btnghamton, n. Y.
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lSalRQ UaDDhrC, WHO WdS buOL III IuS puUuC
square at harrodsburg, KY, by Henry Noel,
place in the, presence OF many citizens, had its
origin in an election row. The men met and
advancing toward one another emptied every
chamber OF their respective %revolvers, then
clinched and fought; it out, using their pistols
as clubs. When they we're separated it was
ascertained that Gabbart had been MORALLY
wounded. Dying he exonerated Noel.
The boilers of the Sandy Fashion, q small
steamer running from Cutlettsburg, KY, up
the Sandy river, exploded at the mouth of the
river, and the vessel sank in three minutes in
chant, A. Osborn, and two others were killed.
The engineer, clerk and another man were
From WASHINGTON.
The excess Of imports over exports for Feb
ruary is $50, 937, 999. In 1877 the excess of e1-
ports over imports for February was 81, $685.
$40. -5
The Joint resolutions Of the State Of New
Jersey with regard to the late Centennial Ex-
position, presented by Representative Harden
bergh, have Beenreferred to the House COM
mittee on the judiciary. They instruct the
Senators and request the Representatives OF
that State to ascertain the balance due to the
subscribers to the board Of finance, and to pre-
pare dAus buppOEt- du nv hpPlOPAAoehS eno
same from the United States treasury. The
resolutions also request the governors OF the
other original States to send q copy Of the
above named resolutions to the Senators and
Representatives of their respective States re-
questing them to Il" use their influence to have
the Centennial anniversary Of our nations in
dependence closed up consistently with the
honor and dignity Of a nation holding 80 high
a position in the estimation of the civilized
world.
The House committee on elections has dis
missed the Oregon contested election case Of
Mcdowell against Williams and the Mississippi
contested election case of Lynch (colored)
against Chalmers.
The United States commercial agent at Ga
boon reports to the department Of State that
the knowledge of the Congo or Livingstone
river, derived from Stanley's discoveries, is
already bearing practical fruit. English mis-
s~ionaries have followed the course Of the river
to the FIRST series Of rapids, and are about to
establish a missionary station at that point.
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The Markets.

R..f Observation-Disclosures. r8Ht
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