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POSrna. POINTS.

WASHING TON, April 25.-[Special.l lin
reply to request made OF tho postmaster
general the house has just received valid
abba Information concerning the expense,
Of post. offices: On.Jnly lst, 1884, Texas had
II presidential office, 4 tirs.;cla.s, 0 second
and IS third. There are 8 offices with 81, Co3
salary each and $500 each for rent Of office;
( With 81, 100 salary and $500 for Office rent;
10 with 81 .2co salary and 81 500 rent;::s with
81 800 salary and 81 400 rent; With 81 400
salary and 81 400 rent: 0 with SLED salary
s9d ,snt'7 With sl' : salary and
snd d's si.1oo rent; 8 With $50
salary and $3.50 rent, Following towns
ere those whose post-masters get 81 Geo sal
an: Bennett, IT. Davis, Brackettsville,
Hoarne; following 81 leo: La Grange, Min
coils, Wills Point; following 81 2co: Sulphur
1Irlnss. Orange. Marlin, Luline, Honey
Elasofla Eagle Pass; following 81 800: Cal
vert, Olssksville. Columbus, Henrietta,
Navasota, Rockdale, San Marcos, Taylor;
following 81, 400: Abilene, Temple, Brown
wood, Hemstead. Ennis, Decatur. Cuero;
following el,60o; Bonham. Brovnsvill
1scscn, GsorsssVxn, G W;s,i ,ol Hunts
d, 60o: Wsxahaehis, Terrell, Longview,
Lempasse, O dorado, Bryan. Beaumont;
following 81, 200: Bolton, Cleburns, Corpus
Christi, Jefferson. Westheriord; following
oleo0: Tyler; following 9l.e,c Laredo, Cor
dcona and Breuhsm. Hungry oficeseek-
nay cSs Over sSs ss sS tax: snss
= here and spend Ill their money 10 get
o AID 80 away empty. u they fail 70 make
~ Miner d making IN effort 80 secure
h6ily mall bstWssu Ousfo and Helena.
- department. b Of opinion that the
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LI;vEEs.

WASHINGTON, April 25-tPreEs l-Mojor
Harrod. OF tko Milissippi river commits
levees ar d improvements % the Missiesippi
to-day. He said the work could be carried
on expeditlouslg Oh three or four reaches a,
the samo time. and that Plum Point and
Providence reaches will be completed with
In year. As he roughly estimated, he
said fl2 0C1 would construct q comp etc
line OF levees two aud bali feet above high
water from Cairo To New Orleans.
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sIGNIFiCANr.

WApnIYoros. April 25.- Especial. 1.-The
Evening Star says: There 10 a prospect
that a vote will he reached on the Morrison
tariff bill next Thursday. For thls relief
much thanks, es II IL generally cdmiited
that the debsle IA for political revenue only.
II Ia high iine II was stopped, 30 that tho
houss may have ch ance TO reach some Of
the measures OF practical legislation before
II. Any ono who attends the re slons Of
the house, or talks with mem ners, can see
how lttle interest the subject excltes now,
debate II furtl err"
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THE FOREIGN LABOR PROHIBITION
HILL,


WAsHisGroH, April 25.-[rrsss The
hill To protect American laborerS was re-
ported iavorably by tho senate commit es
on education and labor by Mr.. George 10.
day. ltprovldes that the Importation or
emlcfatlon from any foreign county into
any PLACE within the inrls iiotlon OF The
unitod STATES OF any alien, under any
agIeemeat expressed or implied that auch
allen IN al work, labor, or IN any wise serve
10 said Jurisdiction Of any person or corpor.
alton, shall hereafter be prohibited; that
every such agreement shall DO considered
null and void; that any advance OF cost oi
transportation, or agy part thereof. or the
agreement DAY or secure ouch trarspor-
taiion on ANY alien 10 any place Within tho
jurisdiction o, the United States made by
any ne son engaged In mining. manuinct.
u Ing, building, or Transportation. or by
any corporation whatever, shall hereafter
DO prohibited. IL provldes a penalty OF
$500 tor zach and every vlolatiop OF these
provisonp, aud that ~ shall bs misde.
meAnor punishable by iine of SEQ
and disqualification from holding Office I'M
der tho United States for any person while
IN the official service OF the Un!ted States
TO violate any provisions of tho act or
knowingly aid ard encourage such viola
ton. lt also provides that Il shall be a mis-.
demoanor Tor tho master or other officer OF
q vessel OF American register to Knowingly
bring from any foreign colbtTy 10 the
United States any alien who Is under any
agreement prohibited by this act. and that
such misuemeanor shall be punishable by u
huo Of not moro thsn Sl,0I0 for each aud
every allen SO transported on his vessel.
This act snail not be so construed
40 90 prevent any citizen OF tcreign cour.
try from coming into the United States
fsom bringing with him servants for perso.
mol service or The convenience OF his family,
nor from preventing any such foreigner
while Temporarily residing In the United
States i.om bringing such servants, and II
shalt not be construed 10 apply 10 the ap
polntment of co lora fId Hegmen on
vessels engaged IN foreign commerce. If
any nertOn or col porsiion ehall complain
70 the president of tina United States that
ne o. Il IL engaged IN or ~ hbont 10 start II
business "squIing skilled labor OF q par
tcui,r kind md y sufficient quantity of
such skilled labor cannot be obtained IN
ths United States tho president may. on
being satisfied Of tho truth thereof, issue li-
cense TO tucn person nr corporate IN being
affected Dy thus act tor such labor, specify
ing the kind OF skilled labor ana number of
artisans permitted 10 be brought juto tAe
United STATES.
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miscellaneous Foreign News.
LONDON LrNm


LONDON, April 25.-It 10 stated that large
numbers Of emigrants are going to Oanads
this year from the continent.
John O'Conner Power. member OF the
house Of commons for county Mayo. has
abandoned the Psrnellites and Joined the
independent liberals. He will contest an
English constituency ct the next general
election.
CHEATING THE cuBANs.
MADRID, April 25.-While the Agueros
expedition was In course Of preparation
certain Spanish republicans OF ex1e me
views sent an agent to America for the
purpose Of fomenting the movement.
Their hope was that the movement could
be made 10 assume such proportions
that it, reaction would be felt In Madrid.
The republicsns promised Cuba self-govern.
ment and declared that the relations be-
tween Spain and Cubs would be made sim
liar 80 those between England ana Canada.
rHs MAN OF BLOOD AuD NOE.
Bnzxs, April 25.-Priucs Bismarck IL
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RAIIROAD RUNIORS.

Several days since the HERALD mention
ed the fact that It was whispered here IL
railway circles that q. Z. Huntington bad
purchased the controlling interest in the
81. Louis & San Francisco road and that
he contem plated building ct an early date
branG4 from Fort Bmi.h TO Dallas. The
rumor vas revived yesterday. A wild re-
mort is current that re has purchased the
Gulf, Colorado 81 Ssn.a Fa. The latter re-
port IL no. credited,
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CH,oiao. April 25.--Joseph f. Tucker,
general manager of the Illinois Central rail.
road, has resigned. Mr.. Tucker has been
for twenty-cight years in the service OF the
Illinois Central, and is ono OF the most
widely known and popular railway officials
In tina west
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RAILWAY OEEICIAIS.

A epecsl coach containing O party o
Gulf, Colorado IL Santa Fe officials com
posed of Webster Schneider, manager, ant
son; j. Gravity, master Of transportation
j. Morgan, road master Mr.. Keats. pay.
ma ter, and Others, arrived yesterday
morning from Galveston on tour of in
spectoD, aud after few hours stay, during
which time they were IN consultation with
members OF the benefit committee, left or
the return trip home.
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Eyerv ladv naea Pozznniis nedinated |

Every lady uses Pozzoni's medicated COM
plexion powder. IL Is a household treas.
rre. The madam fluids II impossible TO 20
down town without first rubbing it on. II
the baby cries she goes for the p0ff.box. II
the "old man. comes home RULED or chafed
because business is dull, ETC., Pozzoni's
powder cocls and nli2ys bis troubles. Then
sll is gladstone joy. No family should be
wit hnpt n
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The Tire REGARD.

Morris. Ills, April % Two ersIn
warehouses; adjoining each other burned
here last night; loss, Si2CoO; partly iu-
sured.
CIEoisHATr, April 20 Tho loss to
Runkle. Cutter & Go. by fire this morning
will be about s. 600.
The Times.Star's Akron, Ohio, special
says: The clothing establishment OF j. Kook
& 90. burned this morning. The stock was
valued at sos. 900; lose, $i5 GO; insurance,
80 600
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TO scRAPE AcQUAINTANCE.

WASHINGTON, April 25.-[Pr So l-Repre.
To-day by tho house committee on foreign
efIa''s to prepare bill providing for size
appointment of three commissioners 10
yisi, Mex co. Oentral and South Amelia
to secure infc nation relative TO increasing
the commefcisl interests between theEs
countries and the U nited Ste.el. The bill
10 Z cor thin an npnr0priAtlon Of SIO.00l.
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COUNTRY'S CAPITAL.
4 Faint streak OF Dawn on tho TarIn
Horizon.
Texas Posienlces-Their Number and
their Rauk.
Yesterdays Proceedings Of Congress
TARIFF.

WAsuIForos, April ?5,-[Pfess.l-The
American minister TO Mexico hap forward
cd 10 the department OF state CODY OF q
decree issued by the president oil the re-
pubiin ordering that on and aher the lon
OF hay The duty Of all goods i'm ported into
that country be Increased o per cent.
Leaders OF thn tsriil discussion contam'
plate clos.ng tho general debate may 9th.
Representative Kasson will make the clos.
lug spec Oh on this republican side. He ex
pecis 10 make n motion 90 strike out The
euac,ipg clause al the tariff bill.
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Many farmers make the mistake OF get.
ting their breeding animsls too fat, an
mitted with hogs than any other stock,
as farmers often allow breeders and fat.
tenipg stock to ruu together. This Is
poor policy. Keep your breeders In good
thriving 1ndition, but don't get them fat,
sud you will raise stronger. healthier pigs
and more OF them. Be sure your breeding
hogs have warm qusrters for the winter,
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KNOCKED DOWN AND ROBBED.

Last night, about o'clock, negro man
who was walking down the Gulf, Colorado
& Santa Fe railroad, was knocked down,
near the city limits, and robbed by two
white men OF some $50, all tue money he
had. His head was severely cut. The re.
porter failed to lesrn his name,
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4 Finnnclnl Enilnre.

BosroH, April 25.-In the superior court
the Sinsloa &c Durango railway company OF
the capital stock from 1890 600 TO 5000 }.
The enterprise 30 FAR is financial failure.
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Temperance poem found in the Indian
apulis journal: "Why struggle stu for
meat aud drink? Especially the latter. II
you don't like beer that's brewed hight
here, you can go TO Uinonuater. And as
to stronger drinks, Pm told the Hoosler
sill Is lucky; He may not get enough at
home. but there's plenty in Kentucky"
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POSTAL TELnGRApHy.

WAsnmGroa, April g5.-rPress / The
hous, ,,mmittee on postoihcss ana post q.
roads directed the Sab. 1mmi,,ee, consist.
ing OF Rogers, Ward, j. NJ. Taylor, Bing-
him sud Wakefield 10 prepare bin pFO.
v!ding Tor cont act ~ stem Of poss' tsleg-
raphy.
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ODDS AND ENDS.

WARRINGTON, April 25.-[Press. 1-John
A. Walsh was subpmnaed TO appear before
the Springer commit ee Wednesday. He
wilt not appear, however, until he has
given testimany in court In the Kellogg
case.
The house committee on military affairs
Will ask for the appointment of a special
committes to investigate the management
OF the soldiers home at Dayton, Ohio.
General Merrick, governor OF the home, has
been charged with being overbeariDg and
inhuman ia his treatment towards the in
mates.
Representative Reagan, OF Texas, chair
man Of the house committee on commerce,
% seriously III from bladder complaint.
Two operations have been performed. APP
prehensions that he will not recover from
Il are entertained nv his friends.
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Resumed Work.

BUFFALO, N. Y. April 25.--The strikers
of the stove foundry OF Sherman. Jewett &
Co., have resumed work at Is per cent re.
duotion of wages.
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The London Truth announces that 40 per
cent. Of the cigarettes cold III the United
States ere smoked by ladies. We knew
that about 80 per cent. of the hne.cut to-
bacco sold in this country WAS chewed by
ladies', and IL Is q well-known fact that they
are fond OF old clay pipes: but the ssser ion
that they smoke 10 per cent. oil the cigar
cites has a sweeping air Of improbabiliiy
ABOUT ii, and yet London editor would
hardly lie about little thing Ike that.
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daily mail 10 Rlddieyills 10 not an urgent
will sgle. 10 a iri.weekly mail tho daily
mail 10 He'cns will be established.
Posimss'afs appointed to-day; l.. Il.
Enloe, at Unitia. Delta county; J. Davis, at
Jake, Angslins county, aud ID. II. Hamil.
ton, NJ Crntraiis.
Tue new post.ofllce at Delta, Hopkins
county, was created to-day.
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NIcChesncy Convicted,

ST.. LOUIS, Mo-. April 25.-WerreD +.
MoChesney Yves convicted by the jury this
morning OF fraud for irving to extort So.
Coo from the st. Louis Brewers association,
and the jury assessed bis punishment at
two years in the penitentiory. McUhesney
is we'll known figure in local politics and
generally credited With being tho head Of
gamblers ring. He YVES mixed up in all
police and Gam bling scandals aud believed
10 BIO man Of peculiar influence
through his dark practices. lie was IT. dict.
ed at the time OF the police gambling i'll
designations, last fall, for attempting brib-
cry and for fraud. The trial on the
bribery charges resulted in hung
Jury. His conviction today was a
matter OF surprise as 1t was believed
almost impossible that he would be con-
vic ID. He has for years figured In every
local scandal connected with gamblers. The
Jurors Joined In recommendation for
mercy, in which his attorney Joined. He
has also made motion for u new trial.
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Opening The SIulces.

New YoRK, April 25.-The superintend.
ent Of public works has issued orders for
the official opaning Of the canals OF the
state on May Gin.
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Hanged.

LITTLE Rock, ARK. April 25.--The Ga
zette's Ozark, Arkansas. special saya
Charles Wright (colored) was hanged n.
Center Point, Howard county, to-day, for
tho murder last July of Thomas Wyatt, u
white man. Wright was one of crowd OF
negroes who attacked Wyatt in field but
not before he killed enc of them. The NJ
isir created intense excitement. Several
hundred negroes were under arms and the
whites were organized. S.ata troops sen.
quellsd he disturbance and arrested
a lsrgs number. Several were
sentenced 10 various terms in
the peRitentiary and Wright received
the death sentence. He admitted being
present at the killing, but oleimed he took
no active part. He maintained firm de-
neanor TO the last aud died without o
struggle. Two thousand persons witnessed
tbe execution, including many negroes.
All were qulet.
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Barbed wire can be used % fence against
hogs BY putting the lower wire four inches
from the ground and the rext wire foot OF
fourteen inches higher. This fence does not
need to DO high II hogs only are to be IN
closed.
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The Weeks Failures,

New YoBK, April 25.-Failures for the
past week In tho United States nre 1861
Canada. 81; compered with the previous
week, 176.
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Durkee's Said Dressing is composed OF
the freshesl, purest and choicest condi-
mentg m ney will buy. 1t surpasses any
that can be made at home, is cheaper, saves
labor and ell anxiety.
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LITTLE Rock, April 25.-The Gazettes
Hot Springs special says: The first trial In
connection with the bloody street fight OF
February OH, between the Doran and
Flynn factions. ended to-day. s.
A. Dorian, Doc Pruitt, IL. Lsnsing,
J. Luclus, John Allison Ellison and Robert
Prnitt were tried for murder In the fret de-
gree for killing Frank Hall, who was driv-
ing The Flynn party when the encounter
dict of not guilty. The announcement
was received with applause. The same par
ties will be tried on indictments for mui der
in the first degree, for killing John Flynn
and assault with intent to Kill Frank and
William Flynn, but to.dsy's verdict will
probably be repeated. Frank and William
Flynn will tlen be tried.
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MIscELLANEoUs FAlLrREs,
Resigned

NEWARK, April % -Mckirgsn Bros. Z
Luke, dry goods, have assigned; assets
SCI ,0O0 liabilities, sos 900.
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Hnllcr IeNploslnn.

TOLEDO, o., Apnl %. About s O'Clock
ihis morning tue boiler in the saw.mill nj
J. l.. I.smo, Liberty Centre, Ohio, ex.
plodej, instantly killing Wallace Hackeit
the engineer, and William How, head saw
yer.
Fragments OF clook.work were found near
the scene. The report OF the explosion was
very loud and caused great alarm.
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In GENERAL.
Frank James Acquitted OF tho Mussle
shoals Robbery.
the D0rars Fare az Well at Hot
Springs.
Political Gatherings OF Yesterday
Tho Casualty Calendar.
And. Other Tales Of tho Telegraph.
And. Other Tales OF tho Telegraph

James.
Sr LOUIS, Anil PA Versailles, Mis-
| sourl, speclel saws: IL 10 reported that
She'ih Rogers, OF Cooper county, ,s now In
Huntsville, Alabama, armed with q re
QUESTION from Governor Criitenden, for the
arrest Of Frank Jamea on n charge OF par.
ticipation In the Ot'erville train robbery.
FRANK JAMES ACQUITTED.
CnATrAHoo0A, TsHa., April 25.-The
trial OF Frank James at Huntsville, TOR com
plici.v In the Muscle Shoals robbery, was
concluded with verdict OF mot gr'l ="
The courthouse was packed and the yer.
dict was greeted with round Of cheers.
James was Immediately arrested by the
sheriff OF Cooper county, Missouri.
KANSAS Cry, April 25. - The Time y
Huntsville, Alaba ma, special says: At once,
upon the announcement OF the verdict in
the Frank James case, Sheriff Rogers
of Cooper county, Missouri, arrested James
on sr indictment pending y. Boon
Vile Missouri, for train robbery.
It Is understood that Minnesota officers
vera here waiting to arrest him on IN iudicl.
me at for the saltwater bank robbery aud
murder, but were anticipated by Rogers,
who sat imme liately behind the defendant.
The latter leaves for Missouri With bis wife
tonight.
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Ladies' approve of your smokin5 Little
Joker.n
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Cattle R1acue.

PfrTsBuRe, April Pa disease resem-
bling pleuro-pueumonia has broken out
among cattle in Washington county.
Veterinary surgeons pronounce 10 conta-
gious and have recommended Governor
Pattison 10 quarantine the district. The
disease fiut developed itself two months
ago on the farm Of Robert Q. Vance, end
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Sickening Brutality.

PiTrssURa, April 25 One Of the mosi
remarkable prize fights that ever occurred
In this city or entity took place last n ght
at Arsenal Pork between Bllsou Jack and
Jack Clifford for 500 a side. Previous to
the battle bail had been in
progress, in which over thirty
yonng girls end several mothers with in
tants in their arms were participants. When
time was called 81 1890 the women as well
as the men crowded around the ring, and
during the fight the former were the most
enthusiastic shouters for their respective
iavorites. The fight was With soft gloves 10
the flush, London priz, ripg ules. From
the start Clifford, who disolayed
the most science, had the best Of IL, ana
soon had the battle we'll in hands Bilson
Jack fought savagely, however,
and refused to give up I'M
til the l2lst round, when ffiends
interferred and the mill We awarded Gift
ford. Both men were terribly punished
Bilsou Jack had TO be carried from the ring.
A number Of policemen watched the fight
10 the close without interfering. The bat.
tie lasted an hour and forty.live minutes.
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Tho Massachusetts Greenbackers

LYNN, MASS, April 25.-When the
greenback convention was called to order
scarcely third Of the full number OF dele
gates were present. Israel w. Andrews
was made permanent chairman. Chairman
Field, OF the state committee, spoke en-.
couragiBgly Of the yigor OF the greenbsck
party, and said II would not die until 1t had
established the eight-hour system. An
drews said the delegate ..were here to con-
firm the recent decision of the supreme
court of the United States that congress
hss power 10 issue paper money In time of
peace. A committee Of twelve were then
appointed to prepare list Of delegates at
large to the nationsl greepback conyen-
ton.
The committee on resolutions repor ed q
platform endorsing the recent decision OF
the United States supreme court In regard
TO the power OF congres, 10 issue legal ten
der money in time Of peace; declaring the
function Of issuing money should be teken
from the banks aud exercised by the gov
lies should be regulated by the government
for the benefit Of the people; that labor
should be projected by national ard state
authority IN as 70 equalize burdens and in
sure . Just distribution of its results; con-
dennis the practice Of employing children
in factories and shops: denountes exemp-
S Sa Of any Dr0ps, ssu from s' ,.. ds'lis:
uors should Be matter for
personal confederation and IL not
properly party question; demands grada-
ton OF the tax on incomes; ratifies the Chi
csgo platform Of 1880 and favors the nomi-
nation OF General Butler for president.
Resolutions eulogistic Of Wendell Phillips
were Enthusiastically adopted, ss were
others declaring the belief that greenback
currency must soon appear IS q basis OF
national currency. The convention then
pledged itself to continue the struggle for
oraan backa