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The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1885-07-23
From tbs; London Daily News.l
The English Civil Service.

An "prn competition for first-class clerk
Ships in the civil service will be held on 20th
by The Civil Service Commission.
"Suhjccs of examinations English, Greek,
I.a,in, French, German, Italian, mathematics,
natural and moral science, jurisprudence and
political economy. a preparatory examination
III English composition, handwriting, orthogra-
ply. arithmetic, etc.
Number OF vacancies, four, Treasury clerk
slip 4" start with $3.50, rising e2O annually,
With 600 and possibility of rising to $500.
Postofiicc $50 and Iise to $500"
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Madison RecDr.ier: Died, at

Madison Recor.ier:: Died, at his
home in The northeastern part of this
county, on the 9TH inst, MIR. Jno. Gram
ling, in the 18th year of his age. He was
one of the most respected citizens of the
county, for many years shining light in
the membership of Hickory Grove church,
and who by his death are filled with
gloom and sorrow. "A large bear was
killed near Hudson last week, the estr-
mated weight of which was over 400
pounds Its loot measured inches
across.
Green Cove Springs: The budding
of the peach on the wild plum stock Is a
matter OF considerable Importance which
few of our fruit growers seem to recog-
nze, the great advantage gained being
the avoidance of the borer. Mr.. LuederS,
who lives on the outskirts of Green Cove,
is having quite II large orchard of wild
plums grated with different varieties OF
the peach, and we predict that he will
find his converted plum orchard paying
investment when its crops of peaches
shall come into market.
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Considerable ,!i>Cll-> ii going on IN lie Con-
s.ll}l'lru. C,ns. n'irn "A IN III. lcW>iap,r> f
the Sate relative 10 tAc proposition 10 make TIE
payment OF pol TAX pre- requisite To The cN-
eici,c nl HE esc,Nr franchise. There should
be no I'VE opinions upon dis question. Every
resident OF The ~ dc claims li" protection ri The
law and tue IGN IL inv"lc tho aid 81 HE Salc
in the prrtccil n al ms person "A Ia property.
, Every child in lhe Stale, no matter what lis
color or condition, claims and Is accorded The
benefit Of jhc pubc ~chn"!> "t HE state To
maintain State government and public school
system involves tie expenditure q, money, and
this money has 10 COME rom taxation. large
proportion ol those S. no enjoy >Ica benefits pay
no property tax, Hnl un'e,~ they pay poll o.
per capita tax. are permitted 10 shirk heir just
proportion oil The cost OF maintaining INSTITUTIONS
from which they derive ben H..
Agtu, there are in F.ogil, i,rgc m nicer ut
rres pnnsiblc tnd ll'at NJ voters who DRIFT from
place 10 place, who register and vo'c where
they are noi knnwn, frequently making falls" At
tdavi>, and always Wanh@inT 10 dodge The
penalty at PERJURY. Under HE working Of ihc
present system ii has been mex, IT, Impossible 10
punish them for Illegally registering because Of
the difficulty in securing evidence against them
1t each voter wAen he makes application to reg
lister, was obliged 10 produce receipt for his
last year poll TAX, II would bc lar easier ia de
termine whether or not he had been in The State
md county the required length nf time, and ii he
had moved from one part OF the State 70 another
TINS TACT could be satisfactorily determined.
! The payment of two dollars per year b every
/ male citizen OF he Stale above HE age OF TWEEN
| ~ one years would work no hardship 10 any in
J dvIdual OF class. Ii would Rather make better
citizens OF those who were thus compelled to
contribute To HE public expense, as ii would
make them bear share OF he burdens rs we'll
as receive HE benefits We uust that the Con-
venl"n viii fix The poll iaA al TWO dollars, and
make its payment condition Ia sulfrasc-Of-
LtndO ReD0rffr
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1885-07-23

nhp n % pe or r, nigN
Oh minute to l h t It Augustine m
gale connected
bh located % tn Joined he CyTM
escaped g hr%v ayarsmt nd ~ expects gd f or Insurance
OF CITY, TAIAH
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1885-07-23

etc A moisture, like perspratiOn, producing
very disagreeab!e itching, after gsiAng warm,
ia A common attendant Blind, bieeding sna
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1885-07-23

Where there is simply an order made in term
Allowing time for psriecsing bill Of exceptions,
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1885-07-23

ing for Office" q regular business among some
If the heat of colored men Of the country, bot
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-04-13
Gen. Komaron's Explanation.

FORCED TO ATTACK THE AFGHANs OWING 10
THEIR INSoLENT AGGRESSION.
The prospects OF an Anglo-Russian war are
not lessened by the latest news from Europe
Gen. Komaroff's explanation OF the recent bat
tie on the Kushk is published In st. Petersburg.
In substance il is that he was forced 70 attack
the Afghans owing to their fnsolence and ag-
gression. Gen. komarof says the Afghans ad-
vanced within gunshot OF the Russian lines oc-
cupying and fortifying strong position. Gen.
komaroff continues: "0n the 29th / sent the
Afghan commander an energetic summons to
evacuate the LETT bank OF the kushk and the
right bank of the Murghab as far rs the mouth
of the kushk. he replied that, acting on the
advice OF the English, he would not retire be-
ter, couched In amicable terms. On the 30th, in
order TO support my demand, / marched with
my detachment against the Afghan position,
still expecting pacific issue; but nre from the
Afghan artillery and an attack Of their cavalry
compelled me TO accept q combat
This statement loses It's effect by the fact tt at
Penjdeh was occupied by Col Alikinoff on the
I'd instant Russia explains that General Ko-
maroH was obliged TO occupy Penjdeh in order
to stop the pillaging OF the district by Torco-
mans, and that the Afghans had threatened to
resume offensive operations. The Russian min-
TO Gen: komaron, and has directed him 10
thank the troops in the name Of the car. and TO
announce to them that all who took part In the
battle viii be rewarded according 70 their rank.
RUSSIA WILL NOT ACcEDE 10 THE ENGLIsH M
MANDs.
England has informed Russia that she will
not resume negotiations until the Russian
forces are Withdrawn TO the positions Shey oc-
cupied when the boundary commission was np-
pointed. Russia, on the other hand, declares
her forces shall not retire an inch.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-04-13

CITY OF MEXICO, April 13.-Referring 20
certain rumors, relating to the atti-
tude Of Mexico in the complications of Cen
trail America, crediting the Mexican republic
with the intention of extending its territory,
the Dtrio OBiciGL says: There is nothing more
unfOunded than is such rumor, nor anything
more foreign to the traditional policy OF Mexico
pendence of the people has been and will be
one of the bases of its International relations.
Following this policy Mexico has lent her moral
support to the nations whose autonomy has been
threatened by the decree issued by the assem-
bly, of Guatemala proclaiming the Central
American union in a manner that could not
be sustained before their people."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-04-13
American Citizens AWAITING Trial
Abroad.

SECRETARY BAYARD WILL DO ALL HE CAN 10
SECURE FAIR PLAY FOR THEM
secretary Bayard has replied to a request by
the Irish national league of New York city that
this government take steps to defend Burton and
Cunningham, who are awaiting trial i'm London
for completely i'm the recent dynamite explo-
sions, that the department is ready 10 lend all
aid I'm its power TO secure fair and just trial to
any criminaIly charged American citizen, but
that there is provision TO defray the ex-
penses of their defense. He thinks that a reason
the careful supervision of such important trials
as involve the lives or liberties OF American cit
zens He adds that due inquiry will be made
into the cases, and proper steps taken.
Mr.. stephen j. Meany, associate counsel for
Burton and Cunningham, arrived in Queens
town yesterday on his return from New York.
He said that while in the United States he pro-
cured conclusive evidence TO prove an abb for
Burton, and he expressed the opinion that the
government has no direct evidence against
Cunningham except that he was In the Tower
at the time of the EXPLOSION.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-04-13
From Wall street To-day.
WAR NEWS CAUSES EXCITEMENT AT THE oP
ING.

ING.
NEW YORK. April 13-Wail street.-The new
week opened on the stock exchange with -
strong and excited market, the feeling being
general that a European war was almost inevis
table. First prices were generally Il 20 II pei
cent higher than they closed on saturday even
ing, and further advances We're made I'm the
early dealings. the upward movement being
aided both by the bulls. who were buying Coz
long account, and by the bears OF last week,
who wished TO cover at the opening. An early
London dispatch announced that British con
soils were down TO 9iia. They closed on Satur.
day at 95is, The excitement subsidized after the
first half hour, and the market gradually be-
was prominent for its decline 10 5ei., while the
Grangers were pretty weu held All O'Clock
prices for the most OF the active list do nos
differ materially from the opening. The sales
for the first hour were 103, 600 shares Leaning
rates are: Delaware and Hudson, 1-64aI 81
and Erie seconds, 1-12SaI-64: Western Union
Reading and c., B. and O., LIPS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-04-13
Celebrations I'm CharIOttesvfIIe.
YOUNG MEMS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION AN

JEFFERSON ANSIvERsARIEs.
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA, April I3.-The
second anniversary OF the Charlottesville Young
Mems Christian association was celebrated hers
last night at \ o'clock. An immense crowd
was present. Addresses were delivered by Rev
Oliver Crane, ID. d., OF Morristown, Nj; T.. r
Shelton, OF Baltimore; a. T.. Hines OF Toronto
and others. To-day the celebration OF the annt
versary of the birth OF Thomas Jefferson will
take place and tonight the Mccormick observas
tory OF the University OF Virginia will be dedi
Gated. These events have attracted O largs
attendance OF distinguished gentlemen from
abroad, including Hon. Beander Mccormick. q
Chicago, the founder OF the observatory, AND
Professor Asaph Hall, of the United State
on jefferson.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-04-13

MISCELLANEOUS.


The Commissioners have issued an order that
to expedite work on the pipe sewer under con,
tract No. $50, with NJ. Shea, the time for com.
pletion of the brick sewer under his contract.
No. 5S4, is extended TO June i, 1855.
The Commissioners have notified Chief OF
Police Dye that they have reappointed Mr.,
Edward A. Newman as an additional privats
OF the metropolitan police for one year,
animals, without compensation from the Dis,
trict
Henry r. Miles, general superintendent ol
telephone and telegraph service, reports to the
Commissioners the final completion of the
Gamewell system of telegraph and telephone
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-04-13

AN UNPRECEDENTED STATE OF Affairs IN THE
LIQUOR TRADE
CHICAGO. April 13-President Miller OF tho
Western Export association whisky pooll, Is In
the city, and in interview says: .sThe dis
ulleries are only running % per cent OF their
capacity and 25 per cent is put on the market,
the remaining per cent being kept in bonded
warehouses. There il no demand for the liquor.
a state OF affairs that never knew to exist in
the past The temperance agitation has moth
ing to do with il. 1t Is hard times. The Amer
leans drink the whisky. They were the last %
drinking the distillers appreciate the fact. The
distillers and jobbers are all In favor OF q high
license, as are also the better class OF saloon
men. Ii Is now apparent to all that the fighI
against the Scott law I'm Ohio was q mistake"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-04-13

AN ENGINE RUNS INTO THE REAR CAR OF a
PRECEDIEG TRAIN-oNE MAN FATALLY IN.
JURED.
NEW YORK, April 13.-Engine No. 2O4 OF ths
Sd avenue elevated railroad, dragging fouI
heavily loaded cars, crashed into the rear car
of the train drawn by engine No. 100, In Pearl,
between Cedar and Pine streets, at 3 O'Clock
this morning. The crash was a terrific one and
in minute the street was black with people.
The cries OF passengers imprisoned In the cars
above mingled with the shouts Of pedestrians
and the jumping OF frightened horses High
up and crushed between the locomotive tender
and the forward car of the rear train hung the
body of Fireman Charles Mccarthy. The mass
of timbers and broken ironwork which held
him was taken away and the poor fellow re-
thy's legs were broken, and that he had sus.
tanned injuries which will probably cause his
death. The wreckage was soon cleared away
and travel resumed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-04-13
re Changed Hi. Mind.
A woULD-BE SUICIDE RESCUED FROM ri
IloCs POSITION AT NIAGARA FALLS

A WOIIn-BE SUICIDE RESCUED fkoN - ffii
IoCs POSITION At NIAGARA FALLS
BUFFALO, " ", April 13-John Waugh, ex'
mavor Of Niagara Falls. Ont, who has been
failing In health OF tate, walked out on the rail-
way suspension bridge from that place yester.
day afternoon climbed over the railing and
hung from one OF the iron girders underneath
the bridge by both hands, 100 feet above the
rocks near the waters edge. Some friends RaN
him climb over and ran out on the bridge, eN'
pecttng 10 see his body dashed 20 pieces ON the
rugged rocks below; but the unfortunate man
repented his rash act and held on for dear life
Ia the iron girders, calling for assistance, Soon
three young men ran 90 his aid. and bracing
themselves with their legs and leaning over the
side OF the bridge. 20 the danger OF their own
lives. rescued Waugh from his periious position
Mr. Waugh has for some time past shown signs
of temporary insanity. caused by sickness frona
over exertion in political life.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-04-13
The Rebellion i'm the Northwest
FALSE REPORTS OF A BATTLE-THE MOVEMENT
TRnOpS


WINNIPEG. April ia report from Gen.
Middleton last night states that his force is
within 80 miles of Humboldt and is making
good progress. 1t will take four or ii We days TO
reach the saskatchewan. The halEbreeds are
known to be on the east side of the river, but
no trouble is anticipated, at least until the
crossing is reached. The rumor that was cur
rent in Winnipeg yesterday, that there had
been an engagement and that q numbe of the
Goth rifles had been killed, has been ascertained
to be untrue. COL Otter is with the ''Queen's
Own" and B battery, at Swift Current station.
He has orders that III boats are not ready TO go
down the river when he reaches the Saskatche-
wan, he shall proceed straight across the prairie
to Battleford. Gen Strange will start for Cal
garry ON Tuesday or Wednesday for Edmonton
with a force of infantry and mounted scouts
Reports from Battleford say the garrison has
plenty Of provisions, but is anxiously awaiting
help. The ice is running i'm the North Sas-
katchewan, both at Battleford and Prince Al
bert, and boats will be tree TO move in a day or
two. Col. o. Brien's battalion of $50 men left
Winnipeg for Gu Appele last night, and the
9th battalion from Quebec arrived. The Mid
land battalion is expected TO pass Port Arthur
tomorrow and reach here Tuesday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-04-13
Indictments by the Grand jury.

The grand jury today found indictments
against Robert Butler Malone alias Richard B.
Mai. Dne, assault with intent to kill John Wills;
Robert Jones alias Fisher, do. George Jones';
Peter c. Lynch, do. Gertrude Pearson; w. H.
Harris, rape on Mary, Jackson; Oliver Streets,
Catherine F. O'Neal, larceny; James r. Gala
han alias Thompson, larceny; Maria Dent, do;
They ignored the charges against Mortimer
Payton, for housebreaking in the day; Joseph
Coleman, do: John Maloney, do, and John C..
to kill.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-04-13
Wheat Continues to Advance.
THE wARLIKE NEWS FROM EUROPE CAUSES
ANOTHER UPWARD MOVEMENT.

CHICAGO, April 13.-The grain markets were
excited and buoyant again this morning. Spec
ulators discovered signs of war i'm the fiuctua.
tions Of English cOnsols and the wheat market
rose two cents over the closing prices of Satur.
day, she first sales being made at 9Ole for May.
subsequently there was a further rally to 81
mat the opening figures again. Private cable
advfces are very warlike I'm tone, and il is pre-.
dtcted that war will be declared by England
within the next two days, with the possibility
that the question may be brought to a direct
issue In the house Of commons this evening.
Outside orders came in freely, accompanied in
numerous instances by more bad crop reports,
as the result OF the freezing weather Of the past
4S hours, but the Afghan war cloud over
shadowed all other Contingencies, and the
trading was based almost solely upon the issue
between Russia and England.
NEW YORK, April Is. IL a.m.-The wheat
market opened Nverish and somewhat ex-
cited, due 70 further decline in consols. Prices
advanced 1Aa13s during the f1rst half hour
leading 70 mir degree Of activity In optionR.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-04-13

He Sleeps from Midnight Until $50
This Morning, with Occasional
Coughing Spciis-The Cancer Said to
be Spreading.
New YORK, April 13.-'The following bullc-
tin, signed by DR.. Shrady, was issued from Gen.
Grants house at S:45 am: "Gen. Grant slept
In his chair from midnight until $50 am. He
was disturbed occasionally by attacks of
coughing. with expectoration.. He awoke ex-
pressing himself as feeling quite comfortable.
Has just taken his nourishment without pain
and is resting quietly. Pulse, ~; temperature
normal.
THE CANCER SPREADING.
Senator Chaffee left the house at 9:15 a. m
He stated that the disease was spreading. The
Senator was with the general for an hour.
There was some pain this morning attending
the taking of food. The cancer in the throat
was suppurating. The general seemed no
weaker than yesterday, and during the hour of
the senator's call the patient coughed only once
and then the eXpectoration of mucus was ac-
compiished without difficulty. So long as the
general was nourished as now, the senator be-
lieved he would survive until death resulted
from the gradual course OF the cancerops dis
ease.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-04-13
Mr.. COrcOran's Monument to John
Howard Payne.

MI. W. W. COTcOfan has put memorial mon
ument over the empty tomb of John Howard
Payne, in the cemetery of st. George, at Tunis
When Mr.. Corcoran heard of the disappoint-
ment felt by the Europeans in Tunis over the
taking away of the last remaining mark of
Payne's first sleeping place in his mother earth,
he commissioned the American consul at Malta
to have made a suitable and substantial monu-
ment and place it over the Tunis grave. The
monument, which is made from an indestructi-
BILE granite-like, close-grained hard stone of a
a base four feet square. It was designed 6v DR.. Dr.
Nicola Zammit, OF Malta. The shaft curves
gently as it rises from the base and then curves
out to the cappiece, being slenderest in the GEN.
ter. It is surmounted by q symbolical decora-
ton in snowy marble in quiet but effective
lines. The shaft is ornamental with represent
tation of Tyre reclining against book and a
scroll, while a marble ribbon-that may have
escaped from the book-bears the musical notes
the four faces Of the shaft are suitable inscrip-
tiOns
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-04-13

BELONGED 10 CLuvERIUS.
Detectives who have been in King and Queen
county, Virginia, the home OF Cluverius, say
that they have secured testimony Identifying
with much certainty the watch-key found near
the old reservoir, in Richmond, Va, after Fam
ME Madison's death. IS having belonged TO Clu-
verius n this point II established, it will show
that Cluverius had been inside the reservoir
grounds, presumably on the night Of the girls
death, and that the key was torn nom his
watch chain, in all probability. In q struggle
with her. The detectives also say that witnesses
will testify 70 the tact that his hands were badly
scratched ON March 14th. It is not known
whether the state has made q microscopic ex-
animation for human cuticle under the girls
finger nails. Evidence has been found In King
and Queen county that C1uvcrius was In Rich
mond on the day OF the girls death.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-04-13
Shooting AHray fn Texas.

WErMAR. TEXAS, April ia desperafs
shooting affray between A. Knipsoher, an infus
ential citizen, and Kirk Tinsler, a leading
druggist, occurred here last night Bitter feet
ing has existed between the two men for SONS
time, growing out OF family troubles. Last
night as Tinsler was driving by the residence of
knipsoher he was fired upon by the latter, and
received a charge OF bird shot in the head and
neck. Tinsler, though badly wounded, drew
his revolver and shot his assaiiant through the
fleshy part of the thigh. The injuries OF Tinsler
will probably prove fatal.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-04-13
Revoking a Land Order.

THE LINE OF THE NORTHERN PACIFIC NOT TO
BE CHANGED.
General Sparks, the commissioner Of the
general land Office, to-day sent q letter to the
register and receiver of land ut Walla
Walla, Washington Territory, revoking the or
der made ON March Goth allowing the Northern
Pacific Railroad company to change its lines of
final limit between the towns of Wallula and
Dayton. in Washington Territory, so as TO In
clude other lands under Its grant within this
extended limit. The commissioner says: ut
appears that this change was asked for In the
Interest of certain alleged purchasers from the
railroad company of lands not subject to selec-
tion or sale by the company under the order
the terminal limit of said withdrawal COM
plaint was made by w. III. Reed, Of Walla
Walla, that this order prejudiced the interest OF
settlers upon 149, 9,58o acres Of land In favor Of
company. The commissioner is of the opinion
that the order was made under misconstrucr
ton of the letter of Secretary Lamar of the
18th ult., and that the limit of the road was
fixed In accordance with an old established
rule of the office, and 1t is not shown that any
error was made in the ascertainment Of that
limit in this case. The line Of the road there
fore remains unchanged.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-04-13

Special Dispatch % THE EVENING STAR:
RoCKyrLLE. MD. April I3.-Mrs. Zachariah
Waters died yesterday afternoon at Brooke
willie in the forty-third year OF her age. Mrs
Waters was the daughter Of the late DIR. VIM.
Magruder.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-04-13

HAzLEHURr MISS, April 13.-The negro
tramp who committed an outrage on a white
lady last Thursday was captured In Alabafnas
brought here and placed I'm Jail yesterday afer-
noon. Subsequently mob Of a hundred men
took the negro from fail and hanged him. Ter
rlble indignation and excitement prevailed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-04-13
The Situation ON the Isthmua I'm.
CHANGED.

Admiral Jouett telegraphed Secretary Whit
ney to-day from Colon that "the situation @.
the isthmus is unchanged. Trains run across
regularly without molestation.'
1t is the opinion of officers at the Navy de-
partrnent that the marines recently sent from
New York in the City of Para and the Acapulco
will leave Aspinwall on their return home in
ability Of their presence being needed. Even
should the rebels continue their devastation
Admiral Jouett will have sufficient force with
which to protect Americans and their interests.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-04-13

HAzLEHURsT. MISS, April ia receiver
has been appointed for the house of Harris
Dodds & Co. This mercantile firm did tho
largest business OF any house in the section Of
the country.