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The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1884-02-27

The latest estimates place the popula-
ton of the globe at 1888, 100000, indi.
eating n decrease in the last three years
Of some 22,OOO,OOO, though, as a matter
of fact, there has been an actual increase
of s)me 33,OOO,00O. Ibis apparent dis,
crepancy liz accounted for by the fact that
the population of China has heretofore
been largely over @ timated. In reference
to our own country the statistics show
that no country in the history of the
world ever had such composite popu.
lation, leaving but four cent from other
countries, and from white races of other
types, and thirteen per cent for those OF
African descent. Probably no other
country on the face Of the globe can show
such diversity and at the same time
such substantial unity of race and
descent.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1884-02-27

GENERAL JOHN NEWTON, who has
made a study of modern explosives, says
that no agent can supplant gunpowder
for the principal requirements of war
fare. In blasting rock the higher ex.
plDsives may be employed, except where
the rock is weak in cohesion, when gun.
powder is preferable. In coal mines the
higher explosives are too destructive in
their action. Dynamite as destructive
agent for unlawful purposes can only be
applied on limited sea Q, and with
nearly fruitless results, as time, money
and elaborate preparations are required
for effective work.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1884-02-27

TEE Worlds exposition at New Or
leans, will devote 247 acres to lakes and
gardens, showing the rarest trees and
plants Of Mexico, Central America
Florida and foreign countries. Horti-
cultural hall will be 600 by 1874 feet.
Mr., P. j. Berckmaus, Of Augusta, Ga,
has been appointed special commits.
siOner to confer with various European
societies in reference to the fruit and
plant display. The collective Mexican
exhibit will be an immense thing, occu-
plying "a building l,4OOx9O0 feet. Ac-
companying this exhibit will be Mexi.
can band and a battalion of Mexican
troops. The exposition will receive lib.
eral encouragement from the leading
countries of the world.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1884-02-27
EDITORIAL NOTES.

A FEW years ago n measure was
adopted providing for the gradual manu-.
mission of slaves in Cuba. This worked
exceedingly well indeed, and II der il
2s5,OOO slaves have already been peace
fully liberated, with entire satisfaction to
the owners. There are now hardly more
than 100000 slaves on the island, and
most Of them will be set free during the
year.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1884-02-27
A Monster Diamond.

The cutting of diamond, believed to
oe the largest ever cut in this country,
has just been completed in Boston, hsv-
ing occupied something more than tn ,.sh
months. The stone was found ~ y c vorI
Africa and was imported py : r nearly
firm. It's weight in the rough s w e
1876 carats. The gem, a. hps : marked
brilliant and beautiful, bu. ny I seven-
,yeIlowish tinge. As out i we'en so Sv
c cy,Sus with iity,siI facets, i ,'s
s;vs being nearly full inch across ana .s
iiitle more than fve-eighths o. an mon
in depth.
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" n-lIinglOii.

REPRESENTATIVE TowNsHEND, Of Illinois,
who represents in Congress the STATE con-
tanning most exporters Of pork and Their
hog products, Expresses in an interview The
opinion that retaliation is the only remedy
left us against the foreign governments
which are shutting out the American
hog from their markets.
A CHTNAMAN who appeared in the district
court at Washington for the purpose of be-
coming citizen of the United States had his
application refused.
THE House committee on labor ordered a
favorable report on Representative Hopkins
bill for the establishment of department
of labor statistics. The measure provides for
the appointment of commissioner, who
shall acquire oil useful information upon tho
subject of labor, its relations to capital, aud
TIE means of promoting the material, social,
religious and intellectual prosperity of the
laboring men and women The question Of
contract convict labor was discussed without
reaching conclusion.
THE House of Representatives passed a
joint resolution authorizing tho secretary Of
war to issue rations for the relief of desti-
tute persons In the district OVERLOADED by
the Ohio river and its tributaries, and max
ing nm appropriation OF S3O0,OO0 to relieve
the sufferers The resolution was then sent
to the Senate, and that body passed it at
once.
THE Senate, In executive session con-
flrmed the following nominations: John M.
Iangston, minister resident and consul gen
eral to Hayti, TO be also charge d'affares to
santo Domingo; Henry +. Wild to be consul
at Conception del ST. Orc, Mexico.
GOVERNOR ORDwAY, of Dakota, addressed
the House committee on Territories in favor
of the admission of Dakota as a whole into
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1884-02-27

A YOUNG lady rushed breatblessly into
her home and sat down in chair COM
pletelv exhausted. "Why, what's the
matter ?" asked her mother in the great
cst alarm. "Oh," said the young woman
when she had recovered her breath, 81
lust escaped it. Another one Of those
horrible red sunsets tonight, and red is
so trying to my complexion. "--PhtSa-
de,y1hia CaH.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1884-02-27

SOME one asked Marselaise tenor
why he sang only in concerts. cts
very simple" he replied. Zone day |
fell down stairs and broke nv voice, and
this is why 1 only sing in pieces, =
HDtel Mail.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1884-02-27

MAKING young man a clerk in dry
goods store, 1t issaid knocks all Thoughts
OF matrimony out Of his head. he no'
only learns what it costs to dress NO W.
man, but he realizes how they can 'a'A'
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1884-02-27

The cost of the Government in the
CITY of Paris is little more than $780,
900, 900 annually.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1884-02-27
NEWS OF THE WEEK,
Eastern and Middle statea

NEW YORK has been shrouied in the
dehsest log which has prevailed there for
years Navigation on the rivers wa, almost
entirely suspendel AMI business wa, very
much impedcd. '
HE mining village Of Olyphant, Penn,
was pallc-str.ckeu by sud len rise in th1,
iackawanna RIVER, which llOOle the low.
wing streets and surprised Il number of
families in their houses. The women and
children were removed to Il place of safety
on the backs Of the miners, who wnded Mt
great peril through the swift current that
was making Its way along the streets. A
girl OF seventeen years was drowned
LARGE meeting was held in New York
in favor of the bill giving the mayor the
right TO nominate public officers without
making confirmation By the board of alder.
men necessary. William NJ. Eyalts and
Others addressed the meeting.
AsSEMBLYMAN ROOSEVELT, Of New York
city prominent member of the State lcgis.
lature, has suffered double bereavement,
his mother and wife dying at his residence
ON the same day, the wife having just be.
come a mother.
MARY BYRNE when ten years old was run
over by train ut Troy, n. Y, and lost u leg.
The case was begun fourteen years ago, and
verdict in her favor for 81 800 has lust been
awarded.
THADS. AVERY, of Chichester, N. Y,
quarrcled with his wife and cut her throat
as well as his own, killing her and inilicting
fatal wound upon himself.
WENDELL PHILLIPS will leaves his prop
erty aggregating in value about $3.50, 1000, to
his wife and adopted daughter.
The steamship State of Nebraska, from
Glasgow, arrived in New York, having on
board the ninety-two men comprising the
officers aud crew of the steamship Noting
Hill, running between London and New
York. The Noting Hill had been struck by
a huge iceberg and injured so badly that she
had TO be abandoned.
SIX convcts-five colorel AMI ono white
were whipped few days since at New Cas-
tie, Del.
Much damage has been done by floods and
Ice near Harrisburg, Penn. Four bridges,
valued at more than $50, 900, were crushed
and carried away. Three dams were washed
out and the mills connected with them so
badly injured as to prevent their running
until repaired.
MAYOR Epson, of New York, received
many kilograms from the mayors of flooded
towns on the OHIO river, appealing for aid
Copies Of the kilograms were sent to the
various exchanges Of the city, and imme-
diate action for the relief of the sufferers
was taken
THOMAS KINsELLA, prominent journal
LIST, for many years editor Of the Brooklyn
Eagle, Is dead.
Miss JENNIE ALMY, handsome young
woman private teacher, shot and mortaily
wounded Victor G. Andre twenty.One years
oil, also private teacher, in crowded. sta.
ton of the New York elevated railroad.
Then Miss Amy shot aud killed herself The
two had boon engaged 10 be married, but it
is asserted that Andre, who had come to
this country six months ago and been id
mitted to the best society, had betrayed and
then refused to marry the girl.
EOutb md Weat
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1884-05-20
grnE wALLACE.M,KInLEY CASE.
Tho Mntter is Postponed in Favor OF the
Appropriation Bills. 81, 5

Tho Matter iS Postponed in Favor OF the
Appropriation Bills. ~, +.
WASHINGTON, D. G., May lo.-Mr. Tur.
ner, Of Georgia, who had given notice that
he would call up the Wallace-McKinley
election case to-day, said that owing to the
non.diatribution Of the reports in the case
from some unknown cause, and the TACT
that this is suspension day, he would not
call up the casa until tomorrow. Mr.. Nc.
Kinley said: Having some important
businccs he had asked Mr.. Turner to 20
over one week and be had declined to do
80. Under these circumstances he had
been at great Inconvenience 10 be here to-
day, travelling two days and two nights.
lie desired. The case brought UP to-day or
bs allowed to 60 over for one week. Mr..
Turner said If Mr.. Mckinley wanted 10 20
on with the case he was willing to do 90.
MI. Randall attempted to call up for formal
pas ,ase the three appropriation pills agreed
to in Committee Of the Whole on Friday
last. Mr.. Collins, of Massachusetts, OBJ
ncled. He said the Committee on Appro-
priatiops had had five months to call up
their bills on any other day, while the dif-
ferent committees had important measures
like the Bankrupt bill, that could only be
reached by the suspension Of the rules.
Mr.. Randall urged the nsceesity Of getting
these bills into the Senate as early as prac-
tiCable. Mr.. Turner and Mr.. Mckinley
expressed willingness to give way to the
Appropriation bill. Pending further dis
cussion OF the bill, the regular order was
demanded and the speaker proceeded
with the regular Monday morning call OF
States and Territories for the introduction
OF bills ior reference. ..s
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A DESPERATE FIGHT
With Soft Giuycs-The American Beats
f the Englisb man.

With Soft Giuvcs-The American Beats
't the EngIish man. =
CHICAGO, May l0.-Four thousand peo.
pie witnessed the fight at Battery D ar.
mory tonight between Jem Goode,
the English pugilist,s%-=and.- Captain
Jim Dalton Of Chicago. The fight
was with small soft gloves, five rounda,
Queensbury rules. The first round was
give and take without any apparent ad-
vantage for either. In the eecond round
Dalton made u. stout rush and fought his
opponent all over the platform for time.
but Goode rallied and had the best of it
for the rest Of the round. l t.ss'9
In the third and last round Dalton made
another rush, and putting in heavy blows
knocked Goode of the stage, giving him a
slight push as he went over. When Goode
came up again Dalton renewed his rush.
ing tactlcs,7 and, amid great excitens snt,
the struggle in close quarters brought
Goode down in the corner again, and as
he lay upon the platform Dalton struck at
him. Witnesses differ as to whe,her or
not he hit him. The fight was renewed
by swift rush Of the propelling force
Of his body, rather than by blow. Dalton
bore Goodo down between the ropes, and
taking hold Of his ankles assisted bis fall to
the htor, at the same time delivering a. kick
in his direction. iyt EEf}iF t!HitiNYifj
Tom Chandler, the, referee. gave the
fight to Dalton on the ground that Goode
was not on the stage III time, while the
time keeper, Mike Mcdonald. claimed The
necessary ten seconds had not elapsed,
Goode showed the least punishment alter
the fight. iliis ?.l.{: ~ = ~. fts'3
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: German Military Trinla.

LElrslc, May l0.-The trial Of Captain
Heu!ach and NJ. Kraszswski, for treason,
was concluded to-day. The accused were
found guilty and Captain Heutsph wau sen,
tenped TO nine yeaYH imprisonment in the
House Of Correction, while N. Krsszsweki,
on account OF his extreme age, 70 years,
was ordered TO DO interned in q fortress tor
the term Of three years and six months.
The trial, WHICH has laated ueyeral dayp,
was secret one, and very little OF the tes.
timony, except that which wes favorable
to the Government, WAS allowed to reach
the public, The friends OF Kraszeyaki de.
pounCs the determined efforts Of Prince
Bismarck during the trial to convict lis
Polish author in unmeaaurel terms, and
say his actions we're inspired by a desire
ior revenge for the, intense bitterness
shown in many Of the authors works to,
wards Germany, and especially towards
Prussia. The convicted men were accused
Of betraying military secrets to the French
pd other nations, l4,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1884-05-20
NEWS IN BRIEF,

The Cincinnati lead Pipe and sheet iron
company's works burned yesterday alter
noon. Loss on stock $4,000.
William Sheriff, "The Pruaaian," was
knocked ou. Of time in Philadelphia last
night, by Mike Cleary, in one minute and
five seconds, in glove contest. !,
The annual session Of the grand encamp.
ment Of the l. o. O. 7. met yesterday at
Harrisburg, Pa. The Grand Lodge meets
to-day in the Opera House. About eight
hundred delegates have already arrived.
. Colonel L. Edwards, OF Austin, Texas,
widely known throughout the Southwest,
died Yesterday at the Beach Hotel, Calves.
ton, Texas, from hemorrhage, caused by
knife wounda received in personal en-.
counter with ]. l.. Wrenn, Of Austen, three
weeks aince., sS$l5i ~ ( .iliI
Tho Cambria Iron Works Company, .
Pennsylvania,- filed bill in equity in the
Massachusetts Supreme Court yesterday
against the Cincinnati& 4 St. Louis Railroae
Company. The plaintiff allegea the deiond
ants road isindebted to it In the ksum o
s22 .9l0 for steel rails. 2lf..,l.', 1'.Sisst,
AT the meeting Of the Bicyclists Associa
ton, at Washington, D. O., the lollowin
officers were elected: President, Dr.. M NJ
Beckwitb, New York; Vice President, W
Il. Miller, Ohio; Corresponding Secretary
OK, Alley, Of Buffalo; Recording s.c.e
tary, Eugene McAlley, Pennsylvania
Treasurer, Stephen Terry, OF Hartford. d
Beckwith eubmitted q report OF the pre-
gress Of the league tho past year, shown
1t had doubled In membership and WIS
thrifty condition in every respect. a
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Mcti,odist proicstauts.

BALTIMORE, May l0.-In the Methodist
Protestant Conference to-day the reports Of
the Board Of Missions on publication and
ministerial education were presented and
referred. An invitation from the Bishopg
otthe NJ. E. Church to General Confer.
ence OF the Methodist Protestants to ioin
in, the Centennial celebration of Method.
ism in 1884. was referred to the Committee
on Fraternal Relations. Rev. A. II. Baa.
sett, Of Ohio, one Of the oldest membera
of the church, was introduced and made
an address. He spoke OF the General Con.
ference OF 1912, at which we're present
nearly oil the founders OF the church. Rev.
DR.. Webster, Of Maryland, was also intro.
duced, and spoke on the first Methodist
Conference he ever attended, at George.
town, D. G., in 1852. Only two Of that
body now survive. He spoke OF the great
pleasure afforded him that the union OF the
Cumberland Presbyterian Church with the
Methodist Protestant Church as suggested.
A number Of propositions for changes o.
discipline in tho church were referred. rr.A
The Rev. Mr.. Rosser, a delegate from the
Texas Conference, presented claim ol
recognition as member Of the General
Conference, and after much dicuesion the
claim was referred. 2
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THE SAME OLD DODGER,,
COLONEL BEN. WILSON'S VIEWS
On the Pro'pseiivs Sueetn Of tho Demoerats-0n
the rasin Qu.,ti0n 10 10 the Same sqssaisr Al !,
Of rore-lls Thinks rildsn the Swlfttst
lloras Ia tbs Convention Stables
From Our Special Correspondent.

From Our Special Correspondent. &Ft
WASHINGTON, May ,lo.-Col. Ben. VII
son, Of West Virginia, was at the CapitoI
to-day. lie was asked what he thought o.
the prospects for Democratic success in the
coming Presidential campaign. M
II have never doubted the ability Of the
Democrats 10 carry the next election, pro.
viding they act wisely at Chicago"
allow wisely?" was asked. ..s#
"Well, mean II they have a platform
upon which majority OF the Democratic
voters can stand" III s J5t H..
"And put In 1t a plank favorlng a reform
In the tariff" interrupted the reporter.
II don't say that" aaid Colonel Wilson,
"for any attempt to endorse the Morrison
bill would be simply suicidal"
"Whom do you favor for President?"
"Tilden Is the strongest man, and be can
win; but l never in my life knew 50 much
indifference to be shown by my party
friends right on the eve Of the nominating
convention ss to who will be selected es
tho standard bearer. II, Mr.. ,Tilden, will
accept the nomination bis election will be
certain. The next strongest team would
be Cleveland and Payne, or Cleveland and
Hoadly." unia.1lg ~
The Colonel expressed himself pretty
strongly against the Convention doing any
thing toward indorsing the Morrison bill.
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"AND THIS WAS WHAT lie SAID"
THE VIRGINIA CoNysNrIoN,
Tho Ohio Tariff TPlntform-IheF Favor r,r
U}. TiIden. ....

Hf..i,.a, Tilden. ...
WASHINGTON, May l9.-A delegate Just
returned from the Virginia Convention ex-
presses the following opinion:
"The Virginia Convention was yery
largely attended by representative men OF
the democratic party, there being over elk
hundred delegates in attendance. 1t re-
affirmed the Lynchburg platform Of laat
year, which declared for the immediate
abolition Of the internal revenue system Of
taxation, and took ground on tho tsrilr
which is substantially that Of the Ohio
platform. The sentiment OF the party was
against making the tariff is,ue the leading
idea Of the canvass, and they opposed suy
procedure calculated to disturb the unity
and harmony Of the party at Chicago, or
in the progress OF the CANVASS. There wss
a general feeling that there had been a
good deal Of mischief done at Washington.
On the subject Of the Presidency, the
predominant sentiment disclosed in
the convention was decidedly for Tilden,
on the score Of availability. The resolu-
tion Of preference for Tilden wes strongly
pressed, but after long debate it was voted
down by decided vote. This wes not q
vote upon Tilden, but vote in accordance
with the traditional policy Of the State,
which is to send delegates TO the National
Convention uutrammeled. The choice OF
the delegates as far as known will be for
Tilden first, and probably for Mr.. Flower.
as second cnoics, though there are some
friends Of Bayard in the delegation.
Among the whole mass o! delegates there
wes no talk at all Of Mcdonald Morrison,
Carlisle or Cleveland. The delegates are
unpledsed and will take whatever course
at Chicago that is best calculated to irsure
Bucces3, 1870 'Ea
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'NE wool growers OF the United States
s's ', showing a Gxednesl OF purpose that
WI commend for them the respectful
s''enslon oil candidates Tor office. It is all
very well to say tha. the tariff ought t
Nv 70 be a political question;
Wy II is a political question
=! reason o! the attitude Of political par,
ots y eonce'ninsit, and the one way to reach
us through the ballot.box. He would be
A''olIsh man who would employ as ser.
'Ans , %. one who, he hsd not good reason to
Ue.'eSe' would execute his employers will.
!, before the wool-growers get through We
,A'nk , sAey will find it prudent to 60 q ster
.Is,nes and support no party which, Is no,
""n 'hem on the tariff question. An iso.
'a'ed case Of tsriT Democrat here and thsrrt
n0u!d avail them little in q Democratic
'ons'efs, ss witness the present fix. hi
There are Iorty.one tsrilf Democrats il
we House, aud they avail nothing excep
" cooperation with n practically solid Re
ra0s'can party. Nh. Converse, an Obi,
Dtmoc'a', moved TO restore th
WOOL tsrii', bis party greeted him with do
.s'0n on the floor, and at homo a rsvas
@saa!' is being made on him to delea
MN Tor denomination. !
Is II not better 10 add protectionists /
Ae party OF protection and build up
s'0a working majority for protection, ths
W meet an occasional projections. int
leDemocratic ranks' >r 't"%fGl
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MISSION TO GERMANY.
How Long VIII It Rcmain Vacant :-Thc
10. Russian SEQ, I.N.


Russian SEQ.
WARRINGTON, May l9.-Since the discus
sion began on the diplomatic bill there has
been revival Of interest in regard to the
appointment Of successor OF Minister Sar-
gent at Berlin, aid enquiries have been
made at the White House es to the probs.
BILE action Of the President. So far as could
be ascertained there has been no change in
the status OF a.irs. Minister Sargent will
resign alter the expiration OF leave OF ab-
sencs which he, been asked, and the mis-.
sion to Berlin will remain vacant for several
months at least. The Cabinet is unit on
this point, and the feeling is decidedly
against suojecting another minister to the
indignities accorded Mr.. Sargent until the
German government have had time to re-
fleet upon the matter, aud realize that this
government ia not at all pleased with the
course pulsued by Bismarck.
Although Mr.. Sargent has declined the
Russian mis1ion no other nomination hps
yet been made, although 1t is quite proba.
BILE that a name will be sent TO the Senate
before great while. There were a num-
ber!ot appointments for tho position, but
the President has not yet yet indicated to
whom be will offer the post.
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The Register quotes "A Friend of Jus
lice" IS making this suggestion with re-
varl 10 the Uniyarsitv afl,.ir.

The Register quotes "A Friend of JUS
lice" ss making this suggestion with re-
gard to tue University affair: a@II
The only thing that will bring the In.
1ELLiGsScER to its senses will be suit for
aanGer, and il the courts can be gotten to
decide that it shall pay damages to the
amonnt ol 81. .OO0 or $4,000 perhsps then
II Will have learned lecson.
This 4 bold proposition, and the INTEL.
LIGEScER likes the idea. The money con-
side'stion is q little small in these
days when newspapers iuggle with mil.
lions; bat il the courts, or for that matter
an able'bodied jury, could be induced to
60 the thing suggested that would deter
mine tho important fact that it can be
done. 'ati Z
lhe'e are other ways TO turn the Univera.
i'y management inside out, but hearing
IN open court ha1 many advantagca owe,
any other plan. The ISTELLlaEScrR vii
oe placed under additional obligations i
lhe suit be brought soon, go that 1t may bt
hn!shed up before the opening Of the cam
palsn, at which tina the INTELLIGEScRI
Apec,s to be party 10 another action 0
sonle Importance to this State. .'
but who isto bring the suit2 "There'
the Euc." II there is going to be any EN-
oaEFasslns backwardness in coming for
"A'a the lSTELLloRScER may invite pro
posals. ; M 4