, 1881-04-23

IOPEkA, Kansas, apriI - All wheat
growins sections In the state report NOR
acreage than ever, and prospects are good
for more than an average crop. The hard
winter has not injured grain as much a.
~as expected. and recent warm rams have
started a vigorous growth where it Was
thought the winter had killed the grain.
Another Explosion.
BRIDGEfoRr, Conn, April 22-One
thousand kegs of powder IN a magazine
exploded this morning and shook up
buildings terribly. Five thousand dollars
worth of glass was broken.
Tae Floods.
OMAHA, April 22.-The river at noon
to-day was up to within SIX inches Of the
former food and is still rapidly rising !;
the lumber yards are suffering ex,en-
sively bridges sre gone IN several nlaces,
fat cars maintain communication. Every
pody is very anxious as heavy ram Is
.xpecte6 tonight. Eastern cornmunica-
will soon be cut off
a dispatch states that the river is nov
within two inches of extreme high water
mark and stationary, but will prJbahly
regin rising soon. Several small hurld-
,ngs have hoated of, and all railroad cam
mun,cation except eastern is cut COM
p!etely of
At Council Bluffs it is the same as al
the former f,ods Two bridges have gone
at Bismarck, al ,ng the line Of the North
,.rn Pacific; men are working night and
lay repairing damages.
At Sioux City the Missouri is two feet
hisha- +h--, ey-r before known.
Chicago-The flood here is increasing
Rock Islsnd.-A man was killed on a
bridge which washed away yesterday
Serious results are apprehended unless
the river falls.
MilSaukee-r rivers in the state
are reported falling.
Petticoafs to the Front.
WAsHISeToS, April 22.-Mrs. Belva
Lockwood, well known woman lawyer
# this city, has fled ,mmunication at
the white house Offering to accept the
Brazilian mission. Her letter contains
many arguments showing her fitness for
the position
star Contract Brady.
Assistant Postmaster General Brady
has been forced to resign as the investi-
CATION in mail service affairs show many
facts damaging to hls character. He ten
dersd his resignation which Tas a. once
accepted.
WIZ Help Old Conk.
The democratic senators assert that they
will support Conkling in his war against
Robertson for collector Of the port of
New York.
a squabie.
Norfolk, April 22.-Glennen, editor
II the Virgin;aa. and prominent demo-
crat, was assaulted on the street by
Swauk, a lawyer and readjuster.
Freight handlers have struck for 30
cents per day advance. Other strikes
are reported and there is an evident de-
termination among lahorers to force wages
up.
/ Plea for Haru>.
HARTFORD, Conn. ) April 22.-The
National Trotting Association have been
asked 70 re,nstate - Rarus," who mas ex
PEELED because he Was withdrawn from an
advertised race.
Burned 10 Death
Mrs. walder. Canton, Mrs. Coffee and
Marhersfeld were fatally burned while
burning brush.
New YORK, April 90 Reports here
state that the gram growing prospects OF
the northwest are very encJuraging, seed
ing is late but the sol is in 2 good condi-
ton.
Two Terrible Explosions.
BNGHANToN, " Y, April 22-Two
terrible explosions occurred here IN the
nitro vaults Of the fowdsr woskssssd
about 3 minutes after 10000 pounds nf
powder stored in a s;urehuuse little dis
tance away isnited with a terrific explp-
sion. Buildings we've demolished and
property destroyed for miles around
Trees were uprooted, buildings and fences
shattered, wIndoxs three miles away we're
blown to pieces. The shock Was felt 80
miles away.
Endorse Robertson.
At meeting Of The Republican Cen
trail Club last night the organization a9-
proved of the nomination OF Judge Re-
Der son.
ROCHESTER, April 20-The Lincoln
Club, a lea':Ing repuhIiesa organization
of this city strongly endorsed the nnmina-
ton Of Robertson this evening.
Another strike.
CLEVELAND, April 22.-fhe street car
nployees struck for half dollar raise IN
'AeIr wages The company are hiring
rev men and are determined 70 hold ou..
A BIZ EiauI.
l.LrrNoRE, 7 April e2.-Chas. Duff,
u rliing sal s-aan fer the Enos Richard
son New Ymk Jew. !sry Company MAS
eat,ng his ST.. p 1t ,'se hotel when his
room was erte.,., and Sl0,0oy worth Of
jewellery stolen Fke ;haf 20, away with
the plunder
Ta-a,.$ sc Sod.
DALLAS, Iexas, A2-l la.-F.f-t wack
of Ire Chicag' :, frxzs $ AeAics.. &c va,
railroad WAS begun 10 dar Thyrs were
many people present including tn offers
Of the road