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The Arkansaw traveler., 1884-12-20
A pIrIFuL FATE.
How a Ministers Geod Deed Landed Him in an Insane Asylum. The
 Story of Ills Escape.

 70 kAe Editor of khe AIlaDaHkee SenHne9
 SIR:-I have read good many stories of late concerning the confinement of sane persons in lunatic asylUms, and l am thereby prompted to relate bit of personal experience.
 In the year 1855, while l was serving the Methodist Episcopal church in New England town, 2 neighboT's house took ire. In common with others, l stood on the edge of the roof, passing buckets of water, exposed to intense heat on one side and freezing winds on the other. I took fearful cold. For twenty-five years it worked havoc in my physical and mental systems. Nevertheless, l continued in my ministerial duties. preached many sermon when suffering intense agony. At certain periods, how ever, would be comparatively well, and then again, my head would get heavy. my breathing labored, my appetite fickle. ] you'd lose interest in life; feel sleepy at midday, and wakeful at midnight. My heart occasionally gave me great concern. Not knowing to the contrary. attributed this ill feeling to malaria. But eventually mental strength faded away, and l was utterly prostrated. was cau:erized, cupped, blistered, and treated by many physicians n many different ways.
 My case was a puzzle as much to my physicians as to myself. For one of them at first prescribed for delirium tremens, and yet never had tasted intoxicating liquors. Another said had brain dis ease, another spinal difficulty, another nervous prostration, heart disease, etc.
 My mind eventually gave way, and in 1882 was confined in the Brattleboro, Vt., Insane Asylum for six months. When knew where was, demanded instant release. then made visit to Oceanic, N. J., but had reckoned too much on my strength. l again lost my reason for a considerable period.
 That was in desperate condition is evident. My blood had become infected with virus, which inhamed my brain occasionally and doomed me to ap early death; for no physician gave me any hope of cure. l finally found out what my real disorder was, and undertook my own treatment. In few months was restored to such state of health as N~'~A SHfN~N~N " $HJOy' hot WoS OfCt three years ago, and my physical and mental health have remained intact to this day
 Last March l. came west, and engaged in garden farming. In all that time have not lost days work; have ap- parently enjoyed the most vigorous health and expect to live the full term of life. The remedy I used was warner's safe cure, and if should live thousand years, should never tire of telling it's praises.
 You will confess with me, MT. Editor, that such change is remarkable. And you will, also, l am sure, agree with me when say that whatever created such mental and physical restoration is de- serving the highest praise.
 Very truly yours,
 REV E. D. HOPKINS. Dodge'S COrne ,, His.
 There are undoubtedly thousan ds who have an experience similar to the above, to whom Mir. Hopkins recital will appeal
The Arkansaw traveler., 1884-12-20

If all so-called remedies have failed, pr. Sage's Catarrh Remedy cures.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1884-12-20

Nothing as good as Browns Iron Tonic.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1884-12-20

Dodge's Corne ;, His.
 There are undoubtedly thousands who have an experience similar to the above, to whom MT: Hopkins recital will appeal with persuasive force.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1884-12-20

upward, and said:
 "HaW
 A careless observer would have thought from his air that he had seen a COW walk. ing up the side of house.
 Now," said he, "go out and do as l did"
 The young men went out one after the other, and their expressions varied all the way from horror to meek remonstrance.
 "Go back" the instructor said, "and try to imagine that some one has paid you dollar borrowed a month ago."
 They tried again, and succeeded bet ter. No one laughed, because it is against the rules. Bad and good marks are given, and pupils are expelled after the fourth offence.
 In another room there were number of young women, and they were very much absorbed. On one side gentle man was teaching them to "make up. :" There were some young men among the crowd, but they didn't seem so much in terested. The instructor had model in front of him which he painted and blacked and rouged to an unlimited ex- tent. Then he operated on himself. With few touches of the pencil on his forehead he had the appearance of being frightened to death; few more strokes made him look very old, and then he made himself younger than he really was. He explained to blondes and brunettes what each should do to en- nance her beauty, and when the girls understood how to put the paint on, he
New-York tribune., 1884-03-04
THE GOVERNMENTS POLICY ATTACKED.

Mr.. GLAD ADsrONE's REPLY TO SIR WILFRID LAWSON
TROOPS NOT TO BE WITHDRAWN.
LONDON March "a lively scene occurred in
the House of Commons this afternoon. Questions
were put to the Government regarding the condi-
ton of affairs in Egypt, which the Government re-
fused to answer. whercupOn great excitement arose
Sir WIlfrid Lawson Radical member for Carlisle,
moved that the House adjourn in order TO discuss
the SOudan problem. He made n violent attack
upon the Government charging 1t with cOwardice,
blood-guiltiness, butchery and jiugosm.
The Marquis of Harrington, Secretary of State
for War said it was not the proper time just now to
Indicate the future policy of the Government in
Egypt. The main immediate object, he said, was
TO secure the safety Of the remaining Egyptian
parrisons and TO provide for the safety of Suakm,
which was threatened. Mr.. Gladstone replied to
the strio ures of Sir Wilfrd Lawson. and justified
tho policy which the Government had been pnrsu-
ing. He asserted that it necessary to hold
Suakim for the present, in order to keep down the
slave trade.
Sir Stafford NorlhcOte said that the lack of co.
herency in tho Governments Egyptian policy had
caused the misfortunes in the SOudan. 1t was rho
duty Of the Government, he thought, boldly to state
their future policy.
Lord Randolph Churchill expressed the greatest
astonishment that the Ministry should not reply to
Sir Stafford Northcote.
The Marquis Of Harrington, Secretary of State
for War; stated that the British would retro from
Suakim as soon as it was compatible with the
safety of that town.
The motion of adjournment was then rejected by
a vote Of 105 to 103.
In the House of Lords, Earl Granville Foreign
Secretary OF State, in reply TO an inquiry of tue
MARQUIS Of Salisbury. sand that the reports of the
immediate withdrawal Of the British troops from
the Soudan were absolutely untrue. This state
ment was asreceiYed with loud cheers.
New-York tribune., 1884-03-04
AN ALLIANCE AGAINST ENGLAND.
A PROPOSED LEAGUE TO BREAK THE SUPREMACY
OF GREAT BRITAIN.

PROPOSED LEAGUE TO BREAK THE SUPREMACY
OF GREAT BRITAIN.
BERLIN, March 3.-The German Ministerial
organs associate the alliance OF Russia, Germany and
Austria with coming league of the Continental powers
against the maritime and commercial prepOnderance of
England notable article appears IN the hTe"s
Zei,ng which predicts the formation OF league ln'
Guiding France. break the nsular supremacy OF Eng
land which, il say by the annexation OF Egypt Das com
pleed the links Of gigantic chain extending from Glib
raltar to China and coed around tho body OF Europe
monOpolizing the commerce OF the world and making
the Mediterranean sea aud Indian Ocean English lakes.
The Berlin Post urges France TO join alliance prom
slng more substantial benefits than those arising from
her relations with England.
Dr. Buscb Under FOREIGN Secretary, in an article In
the CreH-L0ien remarks that Rusas progress toward
India Il a matter OF indifference To Germany England
he says ais no onger our ally. but regards with
evident misrust" II s supposed that these articles are
indications OF adipOmatic campaign against England
New-York tribune., 1884-03-04
PREPARIyG 10 CAST HEAVY GUNS.

THE SOUTH BOSTON IRON WORKS UNDERTAKE
SEVERAL GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS.
ROsTON, March 3.-After seven years OF idle
ness the largest the South Boston Iron Works
was shted up Saturday for the casting OF l2-nch
rifle mortar for United states Ordnance Department
This is &c he the frat of i've heavy experimental guns
thorzed by the last Congress- Others will be l0lnch
breechoadiug rife OF cast iron reinforced by wrapping
Of steel wire I2inch breechoadlng rifle entirely o
cast iron and weighing 81 tons; similar one lined
from tho breech with short steel tube reaching little
beyond the trunnons l2-lnch breechloading rifle,
the body Of east ron reinforced by steel rings around the
breech, and lined The full length with steel tube II Is
expected these heavy rides will endure charges OF
200 OF pounds OF powder, with prQectes weighing
700 pounds, giving velocity Sufficient to penetrate "a
inches OF iron.
The works have also contracts with the United States
Navy Department for and Sinch steel breech.oading
rifles Tor the new steel cruisers and for the Of
iOiuch smooth bore "ROdnan guns into Sinch nulze-
loading Iifes for the War Department.
New-York tribune., 1884-03-04
popcNG YHE WOOL QUESTION.
AR. cox FORCES A TosTPoNEMEST OF TIE con
VERSE ELL TO RESTORE THE DUTY ON WOOL
INV TX, rcp ,pu II, VTlC TRRrNgl

,.p cox FORCES A yosTPoNEMIET OF TIE coz
VERSE ELL TO RESTORE THE DUTY on WOOL.
ICY TTiEGRATu TO THE TRBuNgl
WAsUINGTuN March3-l In theiretiorts to prevent
an open revolt in their ranks to-day tLeDemo-
erats IL the House were driven TO some very lively
dodging. The Mexican Pension bill had no sooner
been passed than 5. :. Cox moved that the House
adjourn. In the last Ohio campaign Mr.. Cox made
some earnest speeches to the farmers cf that state,
IN which Le told them how the wicked Republicans,
despite effort, of the Democrats in Congress, had Ie
duced the duty on wool. lie besOueht them TO
stand hv the Democrats who had stood by
them and tried to prevent that reduction Mr. Cox
today led th Democrats in their nglorious retreat
from the field before MIR. Converse found oppOr-
tnulty to offer his hill TO restore the wool duties.
On a division his motion was lost but on vote by
tecrs It was carried, tho vote being lO4 to 0o The
friends of the bill were taken BY surprise. so con-
fdcnt of success had they been that they failed TO
sustain a demand for the yeas and nays. The only
way. therefore, to place the Democrats on
record was by motion to reconsider
which was Immediately made by Ma
jor Mckinley. This caused flUtter among the
Democrats aud Mr. Cox tried 10 withdraw his mo-
ton, but did not succeed. Only twenty~lour Demo
Gratis mustered courage TO vote with the kepubli-
cans. Among them were MeSsrs. HuTd and Black
bum, who, although bitterly opposed 10 the Con
bill, willing there should be vote on IT,
They foFcsee that a break on the tarlii question
cannot be prevented in the Democratic ranks, and
they do not believe anything is 70 be gained
by q postpouement Of the inevitable struggle.
But Chairman Morrison and his free trade
colleagues shrink from tho ordeal while McsSrS.
Randall and Eaton and those who thin as they do
are willing to stpone the evil day as loUg as prac-
ticable. Moreover they claim that in voting with
MI Morrison today they were perfectly consistent.
They are opposed to all tarf legislation in the dl-
reciOn of either an increase or reduction OF rates
The Ohio Democrats voted sohdly with the Repub-
lcans
The Converse bill now goes over for month. In
the meantime ii is believed the Morrison bl'l VIII
be likely 80 receive It's quietus.
New-York tribune., 1884-03-04
THE DYNAMITE PLOTS IN LONDON.

EFFORTS OF TIE POLICE 10 DISCOVER THE PER-
PErRAToRs OF TIE oUTRAGEs.
LONDON March 3-Ihe police are doing their ut
most to discover the authors Of the dynamite plots,
but the clcws are not promising. They are now
trying to find the cabman who, little before the
Victoria explosion drove three men with an Ameri-
can trunk TO a certain house. Notices have been
circulated describing two Iush-Americans who ar
rived ot tho Waterloo Station from Southampton
On February r. having anAmerican trunk in their
possession They have been traced to the Wayerly
Hotel. Portland-st. They arrived there on Febru-
ary 20 and went away on February %. IL is be-
lieycd that they were the authors of the outrages
portion of the valise containing the internal ma
chine which was found at the Paddngton Station,
bss been discovered in their room. The police ex-
pect 10 arrest them.
The authorities offer a reward Of f1 900 for the
detection Of the authors Of the recent autragcS.
One Nellis, an Irishmau, who has surrendered 10
the Greenock police, says he knows the murderers
of Lord Leitrim.
pms. March3.-James Stephens, the well-known
Fenlan, expresses the opinion that the lrshmen In
America will renderit impossible for any Cabinet
TO Weld to Englauds demand in regard to dynamite
agItatOrs.
The French authorities aiding the English
detectives in their efforts to discover tho dynamite
copspirators. The Fonians have become alarmed
at ;his and are preparing to remove their head
ouartcrs from Paris to Geneva.
ACTION or THE GOVERNMENT.
Sir William Vernon lIarcourt, Home Secretary of
State. announced in the House of Commons to-day
that orders had been given to the most stringent
measures against the dynamite emssanes. 1t
would be unwise, he said. TO Indicate their nature
at this iuncture II the existing powers proved in
sufficient to meet the emergency, the Government
wOud not hesitate to ask that their powers should
be increased. This statement was received with
cheers.
Baron Wavency urged thai communication in
regard to the dynamite question be addressed to
the authorities at Washington.
Earl Granville, Foreign secretary OF state, APP
nealed to the Lords Us to whether IL was not de-
sra 10 observe perfect retiCence in regard to the
stens 10 he taken. The Government were weighing
The Guestion with the utmost care. Meanw lie all
luggage imported or lodged at the railway stations
was Subjected to Il rigid examination.
New-York tribune., 1884-03-04
FOREIGN NOTES.

PARIS, March 3.-The French Academy OF scence hss
doceed to comply with Prime Minister Fe1ys request
to elect delegates TO the coming meridian congress- N
Washington on the ground that the Government sholld
appoint them. NJ. Ferry ls unwilling, however. to send
Government delegates expecting that tue congress VIII
vote 10 make the Greenwich meridian Official
VIENNA, March "a dispatch from scutarl TO the
Poitcai Correspondence saysi Montenegro s making
preparations campaign In Albania. Prince Nicholas
Of Montenegro designs to settle the frontier question this
spring by s5zng the territory which Montenegro claims
BERLIN March 3.-Ihe speech from the throne az the
opening o. the Eeichstag which will occur on Thursday,
viii advocate the completion OF the for social
reform.
LONDON March 3--A letter from Shanghai says that
advices nave been received there OF great financial
pauio at Pekin in which many natye merchants and
hanks failed The bank rates for silver rapidly lie
cuug Merchants the ,"Tur bad stopped all trading
ventures. The populsce Throughout the country was
sTeUtly eXctod.
New-York tribune., 1884-03-04
THE LAsKER RESOLUTION.

BIsMARCK's ORGAN on THE PROPOSAL 10 THANK
CONGRESS FOR ITS ACTION.
BERLIN March 3.-The North German Ga
-ete Prince Bsmarck's organl condemns tho proposal
OF the secessionss to offer In the Reichstag resolution
thanking the United States House of Representatives for
its action on the death of Herr Lasker The moving Of
such resolution, the Gasee says. would constitute
shameless act 1t refrains out Of respect TO Congress-
from asserting that the seoessioniss aetua pad casn
for the Lasker resolution but says 1t offered In the
hope of reapng reward in the flrherance OF petty
party interests The Ga.e adds: An attempt TO carry
the proposed resolution would be violation OF the law"
and the direct correspondence with foreign parliament
would be breach OF the Constitution. The Government
would certainly visit such encrOachment upon tho DO
main OF the monarchy with serious consequences"
The evening Journals that the SecessInst Deputy
Kapp denies that he originated the resolution OF condo
lencs. He asserts that Congress a. politically, FAR 100
enlightened for sensible foreigner to feel tempted TO
mOlest it with his personal wishes.
New-York tribune., 1884-03-04
CRIMES AND CASUALTIES-BY TELEGRzPI
4 POSSIBLE CHANCG FOR McGNNIs.

PHI tntIPHlA, March 3.-Ihc efforts to save John
NcCnnis the condemned murderer, whose execution Is
act for morrow resulted to-day In steps being taken 10
obtain another stay of execution. The secretary Ot the
State Board OF Charities under the direction or That body
sed an application aud affidavit for the appointment O
.commissi6n to examine into the sanity Of McGinns
A MURDERER TO HAVE A REHEARING.
UARRIsBi,RG, Penn, Mar,h 3.-The Boarl Of Pardons
has decided to give hearing at their next meeting 10
MARITIME Wineberger the convicted Allegheny County
murderer. This Is the case 10 which the Austrian
Minister has been interested
THE APPEAL OF A MURDERER DECIDED.
PHI ADEIPHIA March 3.-Tho appeal ~ Tue casa or
eabato Alexander an Italian, who was convicted some
time ago OF the murder OF fellow workman In North
afnpton County, was decided by tue Supreme Court
to-day Tue holds that the evidence was sufficient
support the verdict OF guilty. and the Judgment OI the
Court below Is affirmed.
MAKING SUICIDE DOUBLY SURE.
NFW-OKiEANs, March "a dispaich rom fasS Curh-
tau 10 me Tncs DeuOc at says: James Johustoh aga
nity years OF Pqu4 OhO committed suciAe mere yes
tisy Nv frst cutng his throat and then hanging hln
sell on the pier head.
A CRUEL FATHER SHOT BY HIS SON.
RICHMOND Na- March, 3-Miohae NJ. Lllck, . dry
goods merchant in the lower part or this city, was
fatally shot this morning by his Moses, VINO was AT
rested while the act OF saOOtas His htlers hrest-
mrut of his and other domestic troubles are tbe
alleged cause O the tradg'iy.
A DRUNKEN HUSBAND KILLS HIS WIFE.
ct. IOuts March 3.Io0uard Weindel rresldent VI the
W,ude aDd WOrthln Manufacturing Company, shot ana
probably fatally wounded his wio 10 day while under
The influence 4 liquor lie has not yet been arrested
AN ENBkZZLERh LAST CHANCE GONE.
BosIoN MArrh 3.-Ihe Supreme Court has Oyerraled
The defendant. pon In the criminal acton against
Nathan f. Prdt the Reading Savings Bank empezLler
who Ia now III prison.
New-York tribune., 1884-03-04
PARLIAMENTARY DISCUSSIONS.

LONDON, March 3.-The Hon. Anthony
Ashley under Colonial Secretary, stated in the House Of
Commons to-day that the Government recognized the
Transvaa title TO the South African Republic This state
ment was greeted with cheers ON the part OF the Liberals
and croans from the Conservatives. Mr. Ashley added
however that this title does not imply authority or
suzerIinty outside OF the Transyaa.
The Right Hon. Hugh Chidcrs Chancellor OF the E1-
chcquer replying the ri sht Hon. John Manners said
he had come to the conclusion after careful aud minute
study that the raising OF tobacco for sale was not desr
able I'm Great Britain.
William Thackeray Marriott, Liberal member for
pgbtop Win voted I'm favor of Sir Stafford NorthcOtes
motion of censure resigned aud WAS Reelected 10y an N
creased majority last Saturday, resumed MS seat He
was greeted with loud cheers by the CONSERVATIVES.
Earl Granville Foreign secretary OF state neciare1 III
the House of Lords that the interview between Mr. ad-
and the Car at Copenhagen last autumn ha1 ho
political Significance whatever.
New-York tribune., 1884-03-04
GENERAL GRAHAMS PLANS.
THE ENGLISH TO ADVANCE ON TAMANIEB.
CONFERENCE TO BE OFFERED osMAN DIGMA BE-

CONFERENCE TO BE OFFERED oSMAN DlGMA BIZ
FORE THE ATTACK IS RENEWED.
SUAKIM, March 3.-Gene raj Graham will send tho
Egyptian troops found at Tokar to join the garrison
at Suakim. The English troops viii be withdrawn
to Teb, whence, after receiving supplies of water,
provisions and munitions they will advance to
Tamaneb. Before the British renew the attack
upon the rebels Osman Dgma will be offered
conference. The 5000 rebels who fled
from Tokar when the British en-
tered the town on Saturday joined
Osman Digma. Only 1000 of them are Soudanese,
being fanatics sent from Kordofan and Darfour.
If 0sman Dgma refuses to surrender, it is expected
that the rest of the tribes under Sheks will express
their desire to come to terms.
LONDON March 3.-Ihe lines says: "We under
stand that orders have been sent to General Gra-
ham to retreat forthwith from Tokar and to ar
range for the immediate return of tho troops to
England aud Egypt"
New-York tribune., 1884-03-04
AGAINST FREE SALT AND LUMBER.
Mr.. HoRR GIVES Mr.. MoRRIsoNs COMMITTEE SOME
INFORMATION.

Mr., HORR GIVES Mr.. MORRISON'S > COMMITTEE SOME
INFORMATION,
fly TELEGRAPH TIE TRBUSE.l
WASHINGTON March 3-COngressman HOrr TO-
day gave the Ways and Means Committee some
valuable information about the lumber and salt in
dustries of the United states and assured the mem
bers that to place salt and lumber the free list
will be disastrous 20 the American interests. He
declared that the hue and cry" for free salt"
comes not from tie farmers OF the United States,
but from the importers who want foreigners
canadians and Englishmen-to TO control the Amer
lean market He challenged anybody 10 show that
n single organization of farmers had demanded
repeal Of the duty on salt, and he showed that salt
is cheaper now than ever before il the history of
the country. Formerly il took seven bushels OF
wheat in Iowa and four and half bushels in
Illinois to buy a buslel of salt, while now wheat
and salt in those States exchangeabe bushel for
bushcl The salt used III Texas now Is mainly Sagi-
nav salt 1t ought not to be so. Salt
manufacturers from Michigan had visited
Texas with view TO the establishment oi salt
works there, but We're deferred from doing so by
the constant efforts OF the Democrats TO " tinker"
with the tariff. In reply 10 the argument that free
lumber would prevent the rapid destruction of
forests in the United States, he said that the fires
caused by the railroads IN Michigan and other
northern States kIll the standing timber and that
unless cut ana manufactured INTO lumber within
twelve months afterward il becomes Of no value for
any purpose In the manufacture of salt and luIn-
ber Michigan is brough; into competition with
Canada where labor is 80 per cent cheaper than in
Michigan.
Mr.. HOrr expressed his surprise at finding that
Democratic Repre- entatiyoS froniAlichg gan approved
the proposed legislation. lie admired Their courage
bu. had poor opinion Of their Judgment lio does not
believe there is a sugic Congressional district IN
Michigan that approves these free trade doc
tIines." The tanners Of 10y state" he continued,
care reading and thinking men. They are well
advised on this question. They know that to-day
they are receiving nearly twice as much per acre
for the products OF their soil do the farmers Of
Iowa simply because our State has all il these
great magnificent manufacturing enterprises.
What is needed TO make tins matter right
is not 10 drag Michigan down IN 10 bnild up those
industries IA Iowa. Let us cndeavOr 10 raise NOR
tala 10 the skies, not try and draw angels down"
Paul babcock. j., president OF the Sone ana
Fleming Manufacturing Company OF New-lOrk,
winch manufactures TN cans Iof cAPWL
o. peared III behalf Of his own and
other concerns engaged IN that industry
20 urge that only per cent
Instead OF 10 per cent shall he retained by the
Government on account of duties paid Ou tin plates
plannfacturod into cans IN the United States aud
again exported nlled with American products. lie