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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-04-29
CONSULAR AND DIPLOMATIC SERVICE.
TIE SECRETARY OF STATE o. THE CHANGLS CoN
TrMPLATED IL THE APPROPRIATIONS BILL


TIE SECRETARY OF STATE OS THE CHANGES CON
TTNPLATED IL THE APPROPRIATIONS BILL
WASHINGTON, April 2S.-The President
sent to the House to-day communication from the secre
tlr Of state with regard the proposed reduction IA 'e
amount appropriated by the Consular and Diplomatic o
and the changes proposed in the Consular and Diplomatic
Service OF tho United states. II consists mainly oil Su5
gosons "a to the duties and needs Of officers OF tue
United abroad and the necessity ofmantaing the
two services consular aud diplomatic, distinct ana upon
elective basis. Mr.. reln yhuyson expresses the pecl
that II Is ucxpodn to require the representatives, OF tue
United states abroad exercise at the same time pom
consular and diplomatic functions. partly because II Is
looked mon by foreign governments VITA ul","ti
nauiiesting want OF proper respect TOT tn,l nv
partly because the duties OF consuls dher Wuy nun
those Of diplomatic officers, and each class OF GcS ~
qures the ind vided time and attention OF single p'a
The Secretary concludes as follows; Ut II en- ~
recommended That substantial changes be not naoc uu
we'll dicesed system be prepared and that ~
I'm existing Offices Oa suspended until thal uHe '"t ~
the event or local reductions being ns TED upon, uo
further practicable and equitable CohSiloaa
ton sh0Iidbc borne In mind. lue CoI-
sal is fer nom bono; lie cannot in tho nature Oh nuso'
receive Information Of any change IN bis Once htI %
time after 1t has occurred the cost OF removal
be unable continue at bis post with reduced coT
81 ion. Fair notice SHOULD he given TO every con'u1
officer OF any action mpairing his means OF support any
IN any event his salary should he allowed 10 lll uIt
the ordinary OF events lie can close MS dHdis al"
return to tn6 United States
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-04-29
TIE PLErRO.PNEUMONIAB BILL.

WASHINGTON, April 28.-Tho Senate de-
voted the greater portion of toays session 10 the bill to
establish Bureau Of Animal Industry aud TO eHurpaie
contagious cattle diseases On motion OF MI COko the
disease known as "Tcxas fever was exempted from
diseases Intended to be included within the meaning OF
the ac so far as It concerned transportation To nfLC
An amendment was adopted 70 strike out altogether me
reference 10 the slaughter OF animals. The amount 10
be appropriated by tle bill was reduced to 4IJOOOO
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-04-29
THE RACES AT MEMPHIS.

MEMPHIS, April 2S.-Thc Jockey Clubs track
slow to-day. Tho first race FOR maiden tArceyear
ODDS one mile, was won by Broughton. Tme l:52l9.
The Peabody Hotel handicap for all ages, one and
eighth miles was won by Topsv. Time, 2I3l;. The
third race thrccOurths Of mile. by Ccnten-
NAL Time lisa. The Merchants Exchange purse for
all ages, one and half miles, by Lutte Foge.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-04-29

here tha morning Of cardiac dropsy. lie was one OF the
brayes and most sfu OF the Joannetes crew. and was
well known personally Mr. Bennett In whose yach tho
D-eaduaught, he was seaman the occasion OF tne
aitcrs trlnsaantlc race Hc became insane ~ result
Of tho hardshs and excitement VI the retreat 10 'He 81
btriGn coast.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-04-29
TRAySATLAYrIO TRAVELLERS.

The steamship Austral brought among her
passengers from Liverpool yesterday Reginald nor tco'e
r. Morri, BrouRh Mr. and Mrs Edward Forbes, Dr. aud
Mrs G. p. Grout, the Rev. ana Mrs. Is. z Henry ana
family John Mcdonald, Dr. and Mrs IL. f. whitney and
Gilbert Harvey
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-04-29
now SEA-CAPTAINS CAN SAVE THEIR BEAMS
William j. Boyhan exhibited his patent lati-

indicator Oh the southern steps Of the CITY Han yester
day There brass circle with ransitinstrunent and
hand Ike the minute hand OF clock IL. To get an OBJ
servaon the transit instrument pointed at The sun at
noon In tie day or the north star at nights ana the
hand working on the principle OF lightning calculator
indicatcs lie latitude Nil B0ghan contented himself
with explaining the PRINCIPLES Of his machine and did
moi take the Latitude OF the City Hall The object OF the
iatitude Indicator Is 10 tie wear and tear on tie
Irs OF Sea captains incident TO the Figuring III cal
cnlatlng lalitnde IN the nsuaI way
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-04-29
THE VINDICATION COMPLETE.
-. ~. ~. n. LII II - Inn }


The friends OF President Arthur and senator
Edmuuds frightened by the unso clted ana tremendous
popularity of Mr. Blaine more vcn0mous ID tet at
i9tks upon that gentienan-f that j. p0HslbIe -lHin
were the SI.wart little while ago III thcr dtthS u't
the memory Of Garfield 1t may be said Tor them thdt
their attacks are made upon live mana very ave nan
indced-rather than dead one; but at the same ule
they show that the wounds OF political 1Dcd, no" a
heretofore are intended to reach The victims heal II
not already dead They could, however do Mr.
Blaine 10 better service than 10 open up IL discussion tue
charges against bin which, made and answered. y's
AGO. have VOC q vague anu lnpalpdOe existence Nj
Elaine ma, been hugely Yiudcated Tie was MOI oy aC-
united OF guilt by the Congress which investigated ms
case hut I'm that convention ara III TIE Nupstq"cHt
one lie was by all odds the most popular lndl-io ~!
nothing OF the confidence placed il him by Glrch 10
day the vindicatiOu Of the man from Name so TAI - M
marty NndiCatc HIM, is even more complete. run
one end OF the country TO the other ne Is me Ee nv
publican fayOTlte Inc alcle Ol lIc NON W , i
Walter Phelps viii be receives with respect ANA cOnndtuce
wherever il is read MI. lhelpss purity ms never
long mad charge Of Mr. Blanes financial aliurs,
and knows whereof he speaks, lie declares
that Mr. Blaine had intcre~!, near or remote,
I'm the Little Rock Railroad NJ the time Congress actc
upou IT, and his subsequently acquired interest m u'i
road subjected him to loss tnasmuch a. be IeaOy a.
sued the moral oblgatOL 20 replace such losses ~ MS
friends had suffered in the road ny acting upon ms a
vice. and he also proves that Mr. Blaine had no interest
i'm the Union Pacific whatever. II seems rs we are re-
minded by THE TRIBUNE. that Senator Edulunds' me
fayorite of The Post President aud Senate: bTes
W nm ersonal friend of Mr. Horace White voted 10 re
nj time when they owned bonds Of the road which ha
been acquired by them az members OF lIe oehSle. IA
OF her words, Mr. Blaine is not guilty as charged WINE
Edmunds, the favorite OF Ire IOS Icr
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-04-29

TRACES OF A wIFEMURDERER.
BOsroN April 29.-NicholsOn, who has eluded the po'
lice so successfully since killing his wife, WAS traced TO
Cambridge to-day.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-04-29

The Icttcr OF William " aIIoT THNINN Is UT' VI
The most lucid powerful and convincing pleas ever mR"S
before the American public. 1t completely disposca oi
tne annr. of Tse Posts charges and will yindcate MI
Elaine I'm ths ind eu OF every candid and honest mint
lie Post on Saturday, made two and halt column re-
uly 20 Mr. Phelps. NJ IL was feeble m-lnethuus ~
vsve of the main point at TAis c0Scnt and con
elusive ettrr Of Mr. Phelps VIII attract deep and thQus
mi interest in all parts Of the Union II VIII be read WIN
enthusiasm i'm a million homes 10y the devoted admirers
of the tt leader whom il So completely vndcates from
~ LN .ul dn.n.nLL.N OL-MImlllALOrs.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-04-29

DEATH OF jack COLE.
WAsHINGToN, April 2S.-" Jack Cole, one
Of the sailors Of the Jeannse died at the insane aGYu
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-04-29

mains 20 rcstatc the overwhelming rff at0hs 10 W. aJe
charges tor which The NCciOrk hrehtg O@' ,,essut.
itself a sponsor in this canvas MI iHSnf ~ Ieovcs
case which Is complete In oil its part' anu wi~e which
no pnssble ground for Censure against VT any
will not uty olive every man in public Ire WI" tr,nf
connection with any business or any nv Tnbaif
Mr. Pnelps arrays his own chatlc'tI, N ~ lie
az the honor and integrity OF MI lntl"'' ,r,rth-
has with him tens OF thousands oil III T., The
irs citizens nf III, public, who without cuo
rroosrrp which he enjoys the in 'imacY oI 'h ia
cutrrt,ir Tho fullest confidence IN the Pun! Lin,
ci,oyocIrr The integrity of his eondue' IN" ,"C W. W
,,o,i,u..s which las adorned bis whoo car.
Nr PIrlT-s statement is 30 brief at eNVl cl,l@ ~,
al Il Ills 20 conclusive that only malice 'hu M
adherence to the charges. Ibc EtcHiG i"Sl p'iiu H.
g,or,,s once more, but It's attempt 10 hNv m '. SO
y,ral, even 10 pucry, and serves oul 10 81 ri,
Willingness In lr iust. and it, purpose 10 Keep OH
Mr. Eitue without even The show ot reason -, -,
,ny-flu cam force the convention 80 adopt mn
sblc cuIsasln i win he the deep c"h\ 10,
he mas been b1scy slaudcTod. that campaign oil We, t
ATE ,tuueratn mas been directed Against NM ,iu t'e
flrly and IA school are relied upon to hackeh lia l.
ana 10 de- troy his popularity lie Is ilen ~ ~,
American Statesmen of TINS era. li' J, one o Wv 49,
prudent and far-scciuc most responsive 10 y ~ %
1nrpo,r, mos. faithful to the best ,onNlclou' VI 'o
American ueoplc. lie can rely upon wv ,,,l w,
ius, cc 10 tramule these ISLANDERS under Root ne W
10 history for perfect NIudtatOn. NOmAtIiOi- lHa
diverted from him The enthusiasm ana devotion .t
Marty amt of Me ncope belong % him, mac I'h"ly W
cqucuses or COnVen and m defiance OF the nance u
hate which may faint pens and types ana JOURNALS
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1884-05-27
MIDDLE-AGED MEN.
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p. S.-For private diseases of short Standing
full course of medicines, sufficient for cure with
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Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1884-05-27

The Silver State of May 10th has
the following: "Chris Bachtold, who
arrived in town yesterday from his
ranch on Clear Creek, informs the
Silver State that they have been hav-
ing some heavy thunder showers down
that way. The other day during one
of these storms, lightning struck two
sheep in Delbanco's band snd split
their heads open, The rain was fall
ing in torrents at the time, and the
sheep were huddled together, those
which were killed being near the
center of the flock.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1884-05-27
The Last or the Slodocs.
Cor. Globe- Democrat.


The last of the terrible Modocs, OF
Lava-Beds fame, dwell on tract OF
1000 acres near the village OF Sene-
ca, on the dividing line between the
Indian territory and Missouri. lnere
are twenty-six families, numbering
1o6 persons. They are losing their
aar-liko character, and are becoming
agriculturalists, and in doing tins they
are still assisted by the general gov
eminent, which supplies rations and
an instructor in agriculture. Most OF
them speak English. A Modoc wo-
man who is the tribes best interpre-
ter. cultivated FIVE acres of corn with
out any assistance whatever, and got
a Weld Of 800 bushels this year. The
reservation has been surveyed IN 10
acre lots, and the cabins are being
moved from the cluster in which they
stood, and ere long every family VIII
live on its own 40-acre patch.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1884-05-27

Graham Dowell, a prominent color
ed politician of Sprlnfield, Ohio, says
the Democrats of that State will send
P. H. Clark, well-known colored
politician of Cincinnati, as delegate
to the Chicago Convention, and that
Clark will prove powerful leader
among the colored men in Ohio at the
Presidential election.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1884-05-27
uSchacob.n said Moses Schaumburg,

aSchacob," said Moses Schaumburg'
one dark, rainy day, to his eldest son.
who is his chief clerk in the "hand-
me-down" department.; "Schacob,
once more dells you put out dot gas,
SO we saves leedle dose hard times. Z
"Vader, let burnin' dot gas. schrge
dot next customer what comes in ~
per shent extra to make good de loss
NIT der gas" Schacob, put dot ga
oud and scharge dot 10 per shent PEI
sides. den We makes shoost 20 Fer
shent."
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1884-05-27

The Northern Pacific trains have
begun to cross the great Snake river
bridge at Ainsworth. The piers are
built of very superior granite quarrl-
cd up the river and brought down
with much difficulty on barges. Aims
worth is at the forks of the Column
bia, 800 miles west of Thompson
Falls. Most of the population of the
town vii! now move to Wallula, which
is the terminus Of the Northern Paoi-
dc and junction Of the 0. X. " N. K.
r., running west to Portland as well
as the branches to Walla w ALA, Day
ton, Texas Ferry, Pendleton and
Huntington, where the Oregon Short
Line meets the O. II. & N. The D.
II. & N. has moved its shops from
Prescott to Wallula.- Frontier Index
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1884-05-27

PRESIDENCY OF MICROSCOPIC LII.
Among the collections stored IN the
museum Of the Academy OF Science
of this city is = large jar OF water Ia
ken several years ago from Mono lake.
AS is generally well known the waters
OF this lake possess certain chemical
properties that not only destroy every
form of animal life but even dissolves
the bodies and bones, If suffered to
remain submerged within it for any
considerable length of time. Yet IN
tho Academy may be seem certain
microscopic forms of bacteria living
and multiplying profusely. ms Is
all the more remarkable from the TACT
that the water has been reduced fully
one-third by evaporation, ana o.
course the destructive elements there
in are increased in power by the same
proportion Scientific Press.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1884-05-27
pos,omc. Hours.

d, ring week DAYS, until turin, frem I'd
the ostoffice viii be Kept open ho'
A. NJ. until nine p. M .,re to n
Sundays from haif-past t"''
and from four until six P. NJ.
MONEY ORDER BUSINESS
The Money Order Office M'n 10 Noa9
opened at all on Sundays; anu I'd ID % v
Order business will be transas
urdays after four o'clock :, SIls BY
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1884-05-27

FLEcraiciTy IN THUNppR STORMS
Physicists have lately been trying
to determine by experiment whether
tho electricity of thunder storms is
genereted by the evaporation of wa
ter or by the condensation of vapor.
Freeman and Blake have each obtain
ed results which indicate that no cleo
tricity is produced by the evaporation
Of pure water. S. Kalisoher has since
made some Investigations with deli
cate apparatus, which have failed to
show that condensation or the forma-
ton of hail is source of atmospher,
ic electricity.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1884-05-27
OUR CRUSHER.

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Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1884-05-27

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Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1884-05-27

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The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-09-17

John Sullivan took the lead, winning
by Il length; Golden Venture, second;
Palmetto, third. The Judges disquali
fled Aristocrat for Il foul and gave the
fourth place to Springdale. Time, l:46&.
Second heat; nj the lower turn John
Sullivan went to the front and was never
aftCrward headed, winning In gallon
by Il length; Golden Venture, second;
Palmetto, third. Time, lA9A. Winner
not sold.
Third Race-Turf stakes, all ages;
penalties and allowances, mile and u
urlong; starters: The Admiral, Tom
Martin, Billy Gilmore, John Davis,
Chance, Leman, Aleck Ament, Conk-
ling, Rosary and Bob Miles. When the
horses reached the stand Conkling led
by length; at the quarter, The Admit
raj had slightly the lead, Conkling, AL
eek Ament and Lemau punched; at the
lower turn, Tom Martin and Billy Gil.
more moved up and at the head of the
stretch, Tom Martin showed in front,
Billy Gilmore, Conkling, Al
eek Ament and The Admiral
close together behind. From
there home was a very close and driving
race between Tom Martin and Billy Gil
more, the latter always having the best
of it. Gilmore won by II head; Martin,
second; Ament, third. Time l:5SIS.
Fourth Raco-Purse, $50, maiden two
year Odds, five furlougs. At the head al
the stretch Rock went into the lead and
was never afterwards headed, winning
easily by lcugth and half; Fail
Branch, second; Delphine, third. Tim,
l:50%.
Fifth Race-All ages, penalties and al
lowances; mile and a quarter. liigl
Flight won easily by two lengths; Kan
sas, second; Sovereign Pat, third. Tim,
l2:lI3.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-09-17

ST. LOUIS, Sept. l6.-In view ofpleuro
pneumonia among Jersey cattle in diff
ferent sections of the country the Board
oC Directors of the st. Louis Fair asso-
station decided to exclude Thorn from
exhibition at their Fair this year. 9th
erwise the Fair,whiUh opens October 9th
promises to rival, If not excel, any pre-
yious exhibition. Entries of all deScrip-
lions arc pouring in from all sections of
the country and nearly all tho space in
every department is already taken. The
number Of exhibitors will exceed those
of any previous year, and largo pro-
portion OF them will he new ones, clearly
n Rowing that interest in the fair Is in
,areasing instead OF Diminishing, and
also proving that the great eI-
position recently opened in the
heart OF tho city Is in no
manner detracting attention from the
Hair
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-09-17

the water-works fund in such
sums as may be required for USE"
Adopted.
Alderman Williams moved that South
Lamar street be extended and Canton
street opened, and that the necessary
committee be appointed for that pur-
pose. Adopted.
A large batch of accounts against the
city were allowed.
The Health Officer made his report,
calling attention of the Council to the
necessity OF clearing the old drain lead
ing from Elm street through block y,
and from Main street through block n,
and recommended II be cleaned out. He
advised the purchase of barrel of car
bolic acid, and stated that 1877 barrels of
lime had been used in disiniecting the
city. The report was adopted.
An additional report from the health
| officer concerning the building of water
closets was read and referred to the wa
ter committee.
The committee on taXas reported, rec
Omendinga rebate of taxes to parties err
roneously assessed who had petitioned
| the council tn that end. Adopted.
| Alderman COckrell moved that the
| City Engineer be instructed to compile
two maps showing water pipes, main
connections, sewers, man holes, etc
Adopted
Alderman Moroney offered resolu
ton that the ordinance allowing 81 fol
each shade tree planted, that lives, b,
repealed. The resolution was lost.
Alderman Brown offered Il resolution
that the railways be required to keel
lights at the street crossings within tn,
city limits, Adopted,
Superintendent Wheless, Of the wa
ter-works, was granted three days
leave of absence.
The petition of Henry Jacoby, Of tn
city's engineer corps, asking for addi
tional pay in the survey of the streets
was read and referred to the prope
committee.
Some business of minor importanc
was transacted, after which tho counc
adjourned.
Every smoker shOuld try oIjttlo L,
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1884-09-17
Land BOARD statement.

AUSTIN, Sept. To- Special. The
Land Board to date has leased 100000
acres at an annual rent OF $4,000.
OF the above lands the Matador Cattle
company control about 2O)oO acres, the
largest lease made to any one company,
The quantity sold reaches 2,2,0,OOo acres
at an average price of $40 per acre
making the total annual interest from
sales S23j.2jO; total annual lease money
and interest on land notes, 1851 80, all
of which goes to the available school
fund.