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The Famine in West Virginia.

WHEELING, March A.-The Register has a
dispatch from a man who has spent week
in several Of the counties where food is the
scarcest He made a personal visit to scores
OF families, riding hundreds of miles. Both
men and beasts are in abject want, and the
correspondent says that the suffering is indie
scribable. Almost every family has some
food, but it is Of a single variety, such as
beans and cruel made of coarse crushed
wheat There are no steam mills in this
country and no water mills can run because
the little water in the streams is frozen nearly
to the bottom. Corn and wheat are so scarce
that they cannot be fed to stock, much of which
is diseased because of lack Of food and impur
ity in the water The same is true of the water
used for cooking. There is vast deal of
sickness, and mortality is large. Medical aid
is hard to get and the stock of drugs in the
small villages is exhausted. The bad roads
add to the difficulty in the way Of giving
aid. Everything nearly must be carried on
pack horses. Some papers urge an extra
session of the legislature to extend aid to
the needy. There is no demand for outside
assistance, as the state is able and willing to
meet all demands.
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TRAGIC AND UNCOMMON.

4 Tan Of 9B suspsctsA ~ Numbering HI.
6O-Ysar-OJd wife.
MACON, Ga, March 0a--Detais Of the Nc.
lnvals murder in Crawford county show tho
crime to be fringed with many tragic and
uncommon features. Mrs. McInvale, the
victim, was 90 years Of age, while her hus-
band, who is suspected Of the crime, is but
26. The pair wesp married two years
ago, but as the only object of the groom
was to obtain possession Of the 5000
or 5000 worth Of property possessed
by tho bride the match proved very un-
happy one. Last fall their trouble cul-
minated in a separation, she remaining on
the homestead and he taking up his abode
with family living q mile further up the
road. A suit instituted by him to get pos
session of the property was in progress at the
time, but soon ended in favor Of the woman,
subsequent to which McInvale gave ex-
preston to tho threats Of violence which have
now fastened suspicion upon him.
But for the inquisitiveness OF neighbor
the woman would doubtless have been buried
without a suspicion Of foul play having been
aroused. Her two sons had gone in the
morning to an adjoining field to work, leav
ing their mother at home alone When they
returned at noon they found her corpse in
the fire place partly beneath pile of
blazing logs, with the head and shoulders
already burned beyond recognition. But
for tho finding OF a log Of wood
clotted with blood, in which were stick
ing several Of the woman's gray hairs, the
first supposition that she had fallen into the
fire in fit Of vertigo or apoplexy would
never have been questioned Though McIn-
vale has made no effort to escape since the
him is very strong and his arrest, with the
strong circuinstantial proof against him,
night result in speedieIA vengeance than the
'low processes of the law would mete out to
niyn
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cined to McLane ON account Of his belonging
to an old Delaware family which has long
been intimate and friendly with the Bayard
family.
jackson, for the Mexican mission, was
puahed forward by his brother, Senator Jack.
son, and was heartily endorsed by Secretary
I II b hard 10 describe the pN,ic among the
oGlee Sesking politicians here. Few Of them
knsw who Phelps and jackson We're. .So,,,e
Of TIE men about The hoteh were rnxalyxed
BY tho statement taat Phelps was william,
Walter Phelps Thsy are in such = state OF
mind that nothing would have surprised them
after the first knock-down. .
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Victor Hugo to His American Friends.

Victor Hugo to His American Friends.
Boston, March 21.- The following ac-
acknowledgement has been made by Victor
Hugo of his election to the honorary presi-
dency in tbs Academic de Langue Franchise
des Etats Unis, of this city:
PARIS, Feb 26.
Gentlemen: Victor Hugo acknowledges
with much pleasure yonr kind letter and the
PES inclosed in honor of his birthday. He
49, epts with thanks the title of honorary
president Of your academy, and send you
his grateful Acknowledgements with compli-
ments to M. Alba-Raymond. Believe me,
yours very truly, RICHARD LEsCLDE.
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The Offlcial Axe Falls Again.

WASHINGTON, March 23.-Attorney Gem
eral Garland has issued an order reducing
the force of examiners in the department Of
Justice from seven to four. In his letter to
the three examiners, who are notified that
their services will be dispensed with after the
31st inst, the attorney general says that his
action is based on the belief that the interests
of the government do not now require a.
many examiners as are at present in the en-
ploy of the department, and in reducing the
number he has concluded to retain those who
are of longest service in the department.. In
accordance with his expressed intention of
reducing the force of post Office inspectors.
Postmaster General Villas called for a num-
ber of designations among that class of em-
Moves
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RiOtOus Militiamen.

WASHINGTON, March 21.-A number of
business men have filed complaints with the
district commissioners for damages done by
the Pennsylvania militia during the inaugu-
ration. The soldiers not only stopped car
i'iages and turned out the horses from
wagons and tossed negroes in blankets, but
they broke in and robbed shop windows,
drove the small shopkeepers in terror from
their stores and committed many outrages.
The commissioners will report the damage:
to the governor of Pennsylvania, who will
probably be able through his staff to fix the
responsibility.
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RIGHTS OF MORMONS.
AN IMPORTANT DECISION DELIVERED
BY JUSTICE MATTHEWS. X
Appointments Made for -Four First.Olaa
Missions-Thoy Cause Great Surprise.
Senator Pendlet0n to be Minis
tor to Germany.

WARRINGTON, March M.-In the supren
court Justice Matthews delivered an impor
tant decision rcspectin, i've Mormon cases
During the recent elections in Utah territory
the Mormon church selected five Of its mem
befs TO bring about tests Of tho Edmund
act Three Of them refused to make state
ments under oath that they had not plura
wives, while two Of them did 30. Thu
officers Of the clerk or board believing thai
the two who qualified were bigamists, re
fused to permit them to vote. The five mel
Joined and brought suits for damages. In
rendering his decision Justice Matthews OBJ
served that the rules and regulations and
oaths prescribed by commissioners being
without authority in law were without force,
and no effect can be given them. The regis.
tration officers were not bound nor author
lied to obey them.
The powers claimed and exercised by the
commissioners are not ministerial and cannot
be m.de the ground Of action for damages.
If he registration officers deprived citizens
of the right OF franchise, in violation Of law,
they are responsible in an action for dam
ages He alone is deprived Of his vote, who,
when he offers to register, is then in the state
and condition OF bigamist or polygamist or
- oACA oSuuAAAy SOAUOAUAA6 "ASA AaoAC uAnn
one woman. Disfranchisement, the decision
continues, is not prescribed as q penalty for
being guilty Of the crime and offence Of biga-
amy and polygamy, for, as has been sold,
that offence consists in the fact Of unlawful
marriage and prosecution against the Of
tenders is barred by the lapse of years by
section 1 1,OA of the revised statutes. ,f
Continuing to live in that state afterward
is not an offense, although cohabitation with
more than one women is. But as
one may be living in a bigamous
or polygamous state without cohabitation
with more than one woman he is in that sense
bigamist or polygamist and yet guilty of no
criminal offense. So that in respect to these
qualifications Of voter under the act of
March g. 1882, the objection is not well taken
that represents the inquiry into the fact by
the officers Of registration as an unlawful
mode of prosecution for crime The power
of congress to prescribe the qualification Of
voters in the territories has passed beyond
the stage of controversy into final judgment.
The conclusion cannot be avoided that the
act of congress here in question is. clearly
within that justification.
This decision Of Justice Matthews favors
the application for damages Of that class Of
residents who made oath that they did not
have plural wives, and negatives the applica-
ton for damages of those who refused to
testify that they had more than one wife.
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An Unpopular British General.

LONDON, March 25.-There is popular
and general outcry in England for the recall
of Gen. Sir John c. MacNeill, who is held
answerable for the British troops being taken
SO disgracefuly by surprise in last Sundays
fight with the Arabs near Suakim. Several
Tory members are preparing to question the
government in the house of commons within
a few days in regard to the recent operations
in the eastern Soudan
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Arthur to Go to EurOOe.

WASHINGTON, March 21.-It is certain that
part of ex-President Arthul's summer holi-
lays will be spent in Europe. He is fond of
travelling and he wants to get as completely
ont of the rut he has been in for the last four
years as he can. Besides, the complimentary
things all the foreign newspapers have been
saying about him have had an effect, and he
IS certain of receiving good deal OF atten-
lion when he goes there,
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Carter Harrison Again Nominated.

CHICAGO, March 25.-Carter H. Harrison
was unanimously nominated for mayor by
the Democratic city convention William
M. Devine was nominated for city treasurer,
John G. Neumeister for city clerk and Peter
j. Ellert for city attorney. Mr.. Harrison is
now serving his third consecutive term a
mayor No other name was mentioned in
the convention, and Harrison was nominated
amid the greatest enthusiasm
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Dublin's Reception to Albert Edward.

Dublin's Reception to Albert Edward.
LONDON, March 25.-Lord Mayor O'Con-
nor, of Dublin, has procured another British
lag for the Mansion house to replace the one
tolen by party of students, and the new
lag is strictly guarded by policemen. The
reling in Dublin over the coming visit Of the
'rince of Wales is becoming warmer every
~. 1t is probable that the whole town will
divided into two fierce factions by the
l!ne of the princes arrival.
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The GOSPEL is Free.

MARIETTA, Ga, March 25.-Rev. J. h.
smith sued the Marietta and North Georgia
,oad for services as preacher to the convict
rang. The superior court has thrown th.
nit out of court on the ground that the gos-
e is free, and the preaching of it can IofM
10 ground for charges
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Good Reasons for Declining n Dinner.

Uooes Hso"So"S TUT u DInneF.
PHILADELPHIA, March 25-The Judges and
leading members of the bar of Philadelphis
hsd arranged to give dinner to the retiring
attorney general of the United States, Mr..
Brewster 1t was to have been a sumptuous
affair. The committee which had the ar
rangements in charge were astonished at the
receipt of a letter from the ex-attorney gem
eral, in which he declines to accept, giving
as a reason that he does not desire to parti-
cipate in public feast while so many find i
hard work to get meal He says that with
the industries and business of the country ai
an ebb it is no time for public man to en-
gage in public festivities
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Gen. Oraat's CehAttlon Un0l,~nged.
{ NEW York, Nar& Is. There Is no change
IN the conditions a Gen. Grant. He slept
quietly. during ths LATTER part Of the night
and doxed and slept, during the afternoon.
He received no callSfs during the day.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1885-03-27
Joe GOss Dead.

BosToN, March A-Joe Goss, the famous
ougilist, died at A. NJ He passed away
very easily, having been unconscious since
O'Clock Sunday morning. His wife, few
relatives and his old bartender, Dan Cochran,
were present at the last Goss was in his
10Th year.
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LOGAN'S CHANCES.
Speaker Haines' Last MOve-How 1t May
Result.

Speaker Haines' Last MOve-HOw 1t May
Result.
SPRINGFIELD, ILL.,, March 23.-In the joint
session, at which 40 members were present,
Senator Streeter found a new senatorial can
date in the person of Justice Alfred M. Craig,
Of the Illinois supreme court There is a
rumor, which no one but Speaker Haines can
verify, to the effect that he Will start in some
time this week to vote for ex-Congressman
C.. B. Farwell. The effect of such a course
would be to tempt some Republicans, after
few ballots for Logan, to forsake him and go
to Farwell, leaving Logan at the end of the
week in about the same position Morrison is
in now. Haines contends that neither of the
present candidates can be elected, and is not
willing to let tho legislature adjourn without
electlng senator. 1t is generally understood
that Sittig and Macmillan, the two Republi-
can bolters are ready, if not anxious, to vote
for Mr.. Farwell, and Farwelrs friends quietly
boast that at the proper time 10 other Repub
licans and three Democrats will vote for their
favorite. Haines. by voting for Farwell,
would expect to strike terror to the hearts of
the Democrats and break up the Republicans.
He wants chaos on both sides. Should Nor
rison realize that the movement of Haines in
favor of Farwell had demoralized not only
the Republicans but also the Democrats, he
would undoubtedly try to throw enough DEM
ocratic votes to Logan to elect Logan, defeat
Farwell and revenge himself on Haines. The
end of this wearisome and unsatisfactory con-
test may be nearer than is generally supposed.
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Obituaries and Rssslutious esnts lins. Rcd.
ING notices 10 ssnts line. eaeh Insertion.
sading columns, and oil advsPtisenents q
ourches, Sabbath schools. fairs, sxeursiops,. .As.
whore money IL expected 70 be Ieallsed-wtM -
charged at our regular rates. Editorial notices q
such Affairs will be published free.
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As soon as the cabinet council was over,
Lord Granville went to the foreign office and
summoned Musurus Pasha, the Turkish am
basador, and Hassan Fehmy Pasha, the
Turkish minister of Justice, who is here as a
Sfsksl envoy Of the sultan, to conference.
Both the Turkish diplomats promptly re-
sponded, and long interview ensued. Mu-
surus Pasha emerged from tho foreign Office
looking radiant, and having the appearance
Of a man who had obtained something that
be had long sought. Fehmy Pasha could not
be found after the interview. It is certain
that negotiations Of most important char
acter are progressing between Great Britain
and Turkey, and this fact tends to greatly
complicate the Anglo Russian problem.
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GLADSTONE RELUCTANTLY YIELDS,
hAs' Colleagues Force Him to Parley Will,
Turkey.


Turkey.
LONDON, March 26.-A special cabiNe1
council was suddenly summoned and wa,
held in the premier's private room adjoining
ths house Of commons instead of at his Of
fcial residence In Downing street. It is un.
dsrstood that the ministers were called to.
Eether with this unusual haste in conse.
quence Of news Of succeaful Russian in.
rigues both at Penjdeh and Constanhnople.
At the former place Col. Ahkhanof1 has been
schening to alienate the Afghan garrison
from British influence, and at Constanti-
nople N. NelidoR, the Rusdan minister, has
Ren assiduOusly urging . secret treaty be-
tween Turkey and Russia. It is said that
news was received which showed that the
success Of both these intrigues was imminent,
nnlcss England could concilate the sultan
THIS gave Lords Granville and Kimberly,
ta,e secretaries for foreign affairs and for
INDIA, just the argument they needed to in
duce their colleagues to parley with Turkey.
It Is said that Mr.. Gladstone stoutly resisted
any concessions to the ''unspeakable Turk" !"
but that he was finally convinced against his
Will that some such course was necessary
for British safety both in Afghanistan and
Egypt
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Secretary whitney and tho Dolphin.

ScCEctdAJ N"thcy eHC A1OAHsHHs
WASHINGTON, March 23.-Secretary Whit
ney has written a letter to John Roach i'll re-
ply to a communication from the latter an
nouncing the completion of the dispatch boat
Dolphin, in which he says:
Il have looked over the papers presented
by the advisory board and find that the ves-
sci did not, upon her trial trip recently, show
1890 collective indicated horse power devel-
oped by her engines and maintained success
sively for six consecutive hours, as contem-
plated by the contract. 1t is, however, pro-
vided in the contract that, Notwithstanding
this failure, the vessel shall be accepted if it
can be shown to the satisfaction of the Naval
advisory board and the secretary of the navy
that this failure was due neither to defective
workmanship nor materials The board has
expressed its opinion that the deficiency of
1888 indicated horse power required was not
due to defective workmanship nor materials,
but that with better coal and well-trained
engineer force this result would be exceeded.
l would suggest that another trial be had
under such conditions as shall be prescribed
by the department, for the purpose of demon
strating that this supposition is correct. In
this and other regards 1 am now looking
somewhat into the matter before exercising
so grave responsibility as accepting the
vessel -
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tory museum are specimens of the wood
of 500 different European trees, made
up in the form of library. Each speci-
men is in the shape of volume. The
back is formed of the bark, the sides of
the perfect wood, the top of the young
wood with narrow rinuo tho hoft,n nf
old wood, with rings wider apart.
When the volume is opened it is found
to be little box, containing the flower,
seed, fruit, and leaves of the tree, either
dried or initiated in wax.
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LoOALETTEs.

New God fish, Al Boucho's, ss Main
street.
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New white fish, at A. E. Boucho'S, SIS
Main street.
Just received, a lot OF horse-radish In
root, at A. IL. Rouche, the grocer.
Horse radish and everything In tho
grocery line you want at Bouohe's.
Smith q Hall will insure farmhouse
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Bouohe, the Main street grocer, keeps
everything In the grocery line, Tele-
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Pixies Toothaohe Drops cure in one
minute. German Corn Remover Kills
oorns and bunions,
Telephone or leave your orders at
Hamilton & Young's, and have your
window glass put In.
Paints, ready mixed, 80 that any one
can use them; artist materials, oils, etc.,
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For the celebrated lei Principe de
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Merchants Exchange Bar, corner La
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Dobbins' Securing Polish Is tho best
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Mr.. j. II. Brown, formerly OF Binkley
house, Sherman, has taken charge of
this house with the view of making II
second to none in the state. IL is the
most comfortable and elegantly fur
nlshod hotel in the city, and is situated
In the central part convenient to BUSH
ness, Mr.. Writ Brown, his efficient
clerk, has charge of the office, where the
closest attention will be given TO the
wants and comforts of the guests.
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Tho whole earth Tor 5Oc,, at Erb,s'
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