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is the town of Impbal, or Eempal, with
IS, 900 inhabitants, who call themselves
Meitheis, and are in some degree civ
ilized. On the night of March % the
Commissioners camp was suddenly at
tackled by great multitude of armed
tribesmen.
The Goorkhas fought bravely under
the British officers. The conflict was
prolonged during two whole days, but
on the 9th, the ammunition of the
Goorkhas being entirely spent, it was
needful to order a retreat, which became
a helpless fight, and nearly all were
slaughtered. Mr.. Quinton and Lieuten'
ant Brackenbury were killed.
The native population of Manipur.
reckoned at not more than 220, COO, is OF
mixed races, besides the Meitheis, who
profess Hindooism and claim a sacred
origin for the rcigning family; the high
landers seem to have more affinity with
the neighboring Kooki tribes. Manipur
possesses famous breed of ponies, and
the game of polo, or hockey on horse
back, is said to have been invented IN
this country. Some of the more civilized
natives are expert weavers of cloth and
silk, saddlers, carpenters and metal
workers, who emigratS into Eastern Ben
gal. L
Manipur is a small native State in
Northeastern India, between Assam and
Upper Burmah. It is about 800 square
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1891-05-13
THE MANIPURIS.
HOW THEY DEFEATED A BRIT
ISH FORCE.
A Description Of Manipur and Its
Inhabitants-Caus OF the
Trouble With Great
Britain,

The news of the defeat of the British
troops in Manipur has excited great in
terest in military circles here and else
where. The peculiar manner in which
the small force was virtually annihilated
was, it is generally thought, unavoid.
able.
The defeat and disaster, in some re-
spects, resembles the retreat from Cabul
through the Khyber Pass. In both in.
stances the small British force was forced
to retire under circumstances which rem.
dered annihilation inevitable. In the re-
treat from Cabul the force had to retire
on account of the shortness of provisions.
In the Manipur affair the Goorkhas were
downed for want of ammunition.
1t is hardly probable that the thought
of any trouble on this part of the Indian
territory had ever occurred to the Eng
lish military authorities, and the result i.
very serious matter to the British Indiar
Empire.
The State of Manlpur will in all prob
ability now be subdued and annexed t
the Indian Empire. The defeat occurred
in the picturesque and rugged region o.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1891-05-13
The Capitol Dome at Washington.

The Capitol dome at Washington is
the only considerable dome of iron in
the world. 1t is vast hollow sphere
weighing 100000 pounds. How much
is that2 More than 1000 tons, or almost
the weight 70, 900 full-grown persons, or
about equal to 1000 ladencd coal cars of
four tons each, which, if strung out one
behind the other, would occupy a mile
md half of track. On the very top
of the dome the allegorical figure,
"America," weighing 1885 pounds,
lifts its proud head high in the air. The
pressure OF this dome and figure upon the
piers and pillars is 14,477 pounds to
the square foot. 1t would, however, re,
quirc pressure Of 755,2s6 pounds to
the square foot to crush the Supporters OF
the dome. The cost of this immense
dome was little short Of 81, ,0O0.-'
st. Louis Republic.
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very ignorant, and are possibly unaware
of the real extent of the British power.
The State is under British protection,
and, being too difficult of access to be
managed by the district officer of Cachar,
it was found necessary to station resi-
dent at the capital. For years past there
has been frequent attempts on the part
of various chiefs to obtain possession Of
the throne, and these internecine feuds,
in which the Rajah, the Jobrai, and the
senaputty played the leading parts, were
the provoking cause of the recent
trouble. Kohimo, the nearest British
post, consists of stockade and native
village. The buildings within tie stock
ade consists of four or five barrack-like
huts, built Of mud or bamboo, and with
thatched dwellings. The walls are
formed of rough.hewn boards Joined to-
gether by bamboo waiting. The houses
are built higgledy-piggled, without any
attempt at a street.--Nep York. 1ele.
Qrdn1.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1891-05-13
CHAPTER XII.
wuMAS's THEORY.

You understand the relative position Of
the money-vault. and all that. suppose?'
asked Mr. Mariowe, when LIE had got
pretty far along in his account.
"Of course, replied Wormer, who had
an cdd chirI ing little voice, in good keep:
ing with his dried-up impenetrability OF
visuge. Haven't been in your place
Fifty times in search OF my employer"
Then Mr.. Marlowe went on until be
had finished lis story, without any reser-
vation whatever
Its funny. too," commented Worner.
The devil! that new-made grave In the
back cellar, especially"
III find some means OF filing it In to-
night" said Marlowe, une1sily.
by no Leans! let it remain to increase
the alarr. of the servants. Now let me
unwind, untwist, think, solve, mediate:
! The secretive FUCKERS multiplied on his
leaned back his head, with his fingers in
terlocked behind it.
Both, Croak and Marlowe, respectfully
awaited the result. The former con-
sidered his clerk q srecies of analytical
genius, while the banker himself stood
in a sort Of awe of Wormer's reputed
talents.
I've got it," presently observed
Wormer, coming out of his reflections
with jerk.
The others loaned forward somewhat
breathlessly.
In the first place, the Two disappear.
ances-paper and man-actually occurred
at the same time, and by the same means.
The others looked disappointed.
'Prepost ejaculuted Croak.
ITO be sure it isl" cried Marlowe. Tho
man vanished from behind the vault
doors during my absence-the paper dis.
appeared, SO to speak, from under my
very nose. There can be no association
of the two disappearances.
Wormer coolly helped himself to some
of his brandy, as indiferently as if st II
alone in the garden, lighted cigar, and
resumed bis newspaper.
Come, come" SAID Croak, in concili-
atory tone. I'VE didn't mean to offend,
Wormer. Give US your views"
Yes. do" said Marlowe, also in alarm
lest the oracular lips should have hope
lessly closed: There may be money in
this thing for you, man."
It was only, however, after persistent
persu sions that Wormer consented to
unbeud an thaw out.
Here's the way it all was," said he.
THE paper really did disappear while you
were putting the unconscious man in the
vault"
-Could my son have apr ropriated it?"
exclaimed the banker.
"Bosh! could he have Shown any re-
srect to you, after mastering its con-
tents'"
But, a moment later, looked in vain
for it everywhere. 1t was neither on the
table or under it"
Simply because you had nev.r put It
there! Don't interrupt me, please. You
thought you put it there, of course. Sec,
now. You snatched the paper from the
mans hand as he was falling under your
murderous stroke. At that instant you
heard your sons approach. In a fright
ened futter, your first instinct was to
conceal the body. You didn't think Of
saving time by locking the door. No;
you were too Internally frightened for
that. Your first gesture was to throw
aside the paper, your next action was to
snatch up the body in your arms. In.
stead of slighting on the table, the paper
must have slipped of. and fallen on the
body, UpaWares to You, it was crumple6
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1891-05-13
Enpland's 100 Year-Old Admiral.

Sir Provo William Parry Wallis, the
senior Admiral of the British feet, re-
Gently celebrated his hundredth birth.
day and is still in the service. In no
other country in the world would such
thing be possible, and 1t has never oc-
CURED in England before. The old man
is still hale and hearty and, to all ap-
pearances, likely to enjoy life for some
time longer. He has drawn pay from
the navy for ninety-six years, has been
actually in the service for ninety of these,
and it is eighty.seven years since he first
went to sea. He was born at Halifax,
Nova Scotia, April IL, 1871, while his
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1891-05-13

On a recent afternoon the little four
year-old daughter of Mr.. NJ. D. Proctor,
who resides on Major Shclton's farm,
three miles north of Covington, Tenn,
fell into we'll forty feet deep and con-
tanning about twenty feet Of water. Mrs.
Proctor, in her frenzy, lcapcd in after
the child, and by clinging to the brick
curbipg succt eded in keeping herself and
little one above the water until the hus'
band and father arrived and drew them
safely out of their perilous situation.
Neither suffered any serious injury
Memphis Appeal- -Aralanche.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1891-05-13

Mrs. Samuel Clemens, wife of "Mark
Twain" and Mrs. Frank Stockton, are
both gentle. faced, middle-aged ladies,
who, though ambitious and admirers OF
the fame of their respective husbands,
have never been known to perpetrate
the smallest jest or quietest sally.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1891-05-13

1ectly on tho white, dead face 1y:ss there,
and he veata asve TO take up the body In
lis arms, to carry it. =,
Still, delay was fraught with peril: M.
Marlowe presently controlled himself. "a
set his teeth hard turned the key IN the
lock, and opened wide the doors.
Then he started back with cry OF su'
preme amazement.
The tody had disappeared as myster'
ouslY as tie papeIl
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1891-05-13

The income derived by French people
who rear fowls is. according to returns,
about 1896, 100000.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1891-05-13

A London firm published 77,oOO,O 600
tracts in year.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1891-05-13

Italy and Abyssiuia are having a tilt
over treaty. 1
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-01-22
INDIAN GRIEVANCES.

Red Cloud in an interview the other
day with the Pine Ridge correspondent
of the New York World said, one
cause of dissatisfaction was that the
Indians, their wives and children had
been systematically starved. The
treaties were not observed. The In
dams were not aided in farming and
what seeds were furnished were given
with q grudging hand. Red Cloud
intimated that had the government
honestly carried out its treaty prom
ises and not let the Indian go hungry
the present trouble would never have
occurred.
There is little doubt the old chief
spoke the truth. The Messiah craze
is not the only cause of the red man
taking up arms in the west. The
truth in nutshell seems to be the old
story OF dishonest agents who are
"on the make" and who care nothing
for treaty stipulations nor starving ln'
dams, 80 they can stuff their pockets
with i'll gotten gains.
The fact is, the Indian bureau, from
top to bottom, is probably, outside Of
that fostering cesspool OF spollation,
the pension Office, today the most
corrupt department OF the Federal
government, and to it might be traced |
the real causes OF the present Sioux .
war. The Indian has sense enough to
see when he is cheated, plundered and
swindled, and his right under treaty
trampled on, and he has had the hu-
IDan nature and the manhood to
resent it. That is about the gist Of
the whole matter,
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-01-22
A CHANCE FOR TROUBLE.

Great Britain has referred the Behr-
ing sea matter to the supreme court
of the United States, and motion
now lies before that tribunal to be
heard within ten days for permission
to file papers OF Injunction. This most
unusual proceeding is held to be IN
constitutional, because the executive
department is the only one with whom
a foreign power can deal or negotiate.
Blaine and Harrison both take it in
high dudgeon, regarding it, and per
haps justly, as the snub direct to
themselves by the British premier
who slights them to lay grave inter
national question before the judicia
branch of the government, instead o.
themselves for final settlement.
If as limited they may return the
compliment by furnishing Sir Julian
Pauncefote his walking papers and
suspending all diplomatic communi,
cation with Great Britain, the incident
may result in serious trouble, especial
ly if the supreme court in its pending
decision should assume jurisdiction Of
the care and admit papers to file. The
dismissal of the British minister, which
is threatened by Harrison and his sec
rotary Of state, might lead to deal o
abject apologizing and explanations Oh
something worse, for which the federal
government isn't very well prepared
just at the present.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-01-22

THE composition of Koch's lymph
is announced from Berlin very briefly
in the dispatches this morning. 1t is
simply glycerine extract of Guilt
waited tuberclc bacilli 1t is evident
from this that Koch is proceeding, in
so far as pulmonary consumption is
concerned, on the principle of inOcu-
lation, and on the same plan as M.
Pasteur in hydrophobia. 1t is yet to
appear whether the cultivated hacilli
are an. antidote to the original miCrobe
of phthisis. As the doctors now know
Koch's secret, all they have to do is to
go to work, procure the bacilli, cult
vate them and experiment on their
own hook.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-01-22

THE dispatches this morning say
Ingalls, chances for reelection have
improved. If the people of Kansas
should again send him to the senate
they deserve starvation and general
misery for the next six years.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-01-22

SURGEON HAMILTON said yesterday
now that the ingredients of Koch's
lymph are known the government
would probably appropriate $4,000 to
put up mandatory of the lymph
at Washington. By all means, if
congressman can let up on the force
bill and pension business long enough
to consider the claims of humanity.
Furthermore, the lymph is final
success our 60 'srnment can we'll af-
ford TO cut off q million or so from the
third cousins Of bogus soldiers and
bestow it on the great German dis
coverer as mark of appreciation.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-01-22

THE silver pool committee of the
house, investigating the charge made
by the Globe-Democrat that certain
senators and representatives were
bought up by the silver spectators Of
Wall street, has gotten down to bust.
ness. Messrs. Stevens and Apperson,
Washington correspondents of the
GID. should be made to tell what they
know.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-01-22

seemed to be enjoying some unknown
pleasure. He was accosted by the
STATESMAN scribe and asked to give
an account of such happiness. In re-
ply he said: ~ have just left Judge
A. w. Terrell. ! saw him but lew
minutes ago for the first time since
1865, when he was the Bligadier Gen
eral OF the company in which l had
the honor to be sergeant. Can you
imagine how delighted we were, to
meet after a separation of over twenty
five years? All, there was man who
was loved by all the company. Many
was the time we sat around our camp
fires and listened to the judge talk.
He was then considered one OF the
best orators in the army"
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-01-22

1t is stated by some members of
the house, who are in position to
know whereof they speak. that some
of the political parties had men sent
here purposely to work and make
fight for everything which would i'll
any way promote the interest OF their
party.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-01-22

Speaker Miner, as presiding officer,
is receiving many just compliments
His clear voice can be heard with dis
tinction above all noise.
***
The postmaster for the house o!
represen tatives WAS kept busy yester-
day dispensing tidings from home to
very many members.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-01-22
U:SE
PONDS
EXT Rae
TOT
Muscular
Rheumatism
WHAT THE DOCTOR SAYS

THE DOCTOR SAYS:
A PROMINENT NEW YORK Ply
slclAN GIVES THIS ADVICE FOR TIE
CURE OF MUSCULAR RHEUMATISM:
BE regular in your habits, eet
and drink only what you need.
the intestinal action is sluggish take
a course Of cathartics or some form
Of diuretic water to carry off the
wastes Of the body through the
kidneys. Have the painful muscles
rubbed thoroughly, frequently and
feNently, using some soothing To-
ton. ! like PONDS EXTRACT
for such conditions, and it will
promptly take out the soreness"
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-01-22

Some old acquaintance have been
struck up among the members since
the beginning of the term. Mr.. B. T.
Phillips, a representative from the l1th
district, was seen in the house of
representatives chamber yesterday
with face radiant with smiles and
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-01-22

Representative Browning received
one of the very highest compliments
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-01-22

Just as the house adjourned yester-
day morning, Representative c. l..
Wruzbach asked that the sergeant at
arms be informed that some person
had rified his desk of stamps, pencils
and number of articles during the
night. Two other members also made
the same complaint.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-01-22

Frank Mullins, postmaster Of the
house, was busily engaged i'll dealing
out messages of Importance in the
shape of letters to the different rep
resentatives. Mr.. Mullins is a pleas
ant gentleman and thoroughly liked
by all who know him.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-01-22

The younger members Of the house,
and especially the first termers, are
distinguishing themselves by the
number OF bills offered, most Of which
show careful thought and are we'll
drawn.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-01-22

A number of ladies graced the hall
of the senate and house yesterday
with their presence, among whom
we're Mrs. Ross and her charming
daughter, Miss Florine, and Mrs.
Moore.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-04-24
Some Tobacco Statistics
IMPORTANT FACTS GATHERED BY THE
CENSUS AGENTS.

The census statistics of the production
of tobacco have been completed. They
are of great Importance, as showing
the shifting that has taken place. The
Northwest, it is predicted, will eventu-
ally become great tobacco-growlng
region. The tobacco there now is
wholly for home consumption and cuts
no figure even in the primary markets
of the United States. But the special
agents of the Census Office report that
there are large areas in that region
which could be prohtably utilized in
the culture of tobacco for export.
A remarkable decrease is shown in
the New England States, which were
once large producers of tobacco. This
is accounted for by the fact that the I'M
portation of SumatIa wrappers has
practically driven the seed-leaf growers
out of the business and compelled the
abandonment of so many farms as to
cause general alarm. Superintendent
Porter says that the high duty on Su
matra leaf imposed by the Mckinley
bill,has greatly encouraged the growers
of that section and predicts that the
crop this year will be phenomenal
one.
The increase in New York and Wis
consin, both of which States were
formerly heavy producers of seed-leaf,
is due to the fact that the planters
were driven into growing the export
variety, the Sumatra having compelled
them to abandon seed leaf. The
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-04-24

Among dinner table novelties every
one wants a chatting dish. Castors are
coming back and pickle dishes are going
out. So are finger bowls, alas! Wine
glasses are changed at every course. The
menu Of a grand dinner this week was
printed on half dollars. Ice cream glasses
are retained as souvenirs by the guests
at some entertainments. Favors which
are given at dinners, etc, in some cases
assume gigantic proportions, viewed
financially. Iwent into a novelty studio
on Fifth avenue one day to price some
pretty butterflies, intending to take
home dozen and half to grace GER
tain occasion that evening. found that
the "cute little things" were sixty dol
lars a dozen.-New York Cor. Pittsburg
Press,
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-04-24
AN 0NEQUALLED OPPORTUNITY

An uneqalled opportunity for profitable In
vestment In town lots on easy terms In a
healthy and prosperous locality.
The Bloomsbury Land improvement Company
offer at public sale about Five Hundred Build
ing Lots, situate in the thriving and progressive
town OF Bloomsbury, Penna.
The lots are forty feet In front and about
$50 feet in depth.
TERMS OF SALE, the highest and best bidder
the buyer, twenty-five dollars down, the bal
ance In monthly payments OF five dollars with
interest. Deferred payments secured by bond
and mortgage. A deed In fee simple TO be
given for a lot clear OF all membranes.
Sale will take place on the premises at 10
o'clock in the morning OF each day Thursday
and Friday, March 26th and 27th A. d. 1891, and
be continued through April fol owing; COM
mencing with Thursday of each week.
Excellent factory sites free.
See hand bills and maps For further particu-
lars apply to The Bloomsbury Land Improve
ment co.
n. L. FUNK.
If. Secretary.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-04-24

The newest fad" for the lengthening
of days is the lukewarm bath. The hu-
man body absorbs considerable quanti-
ty of water in a lukewarm bath, which
causes a softening of the tissues. Falco-
net demonstrated by the scales that a
person remaining in the lulsewarm bath
for an hour absorbs through the skin
more than three pounds of water. The
bath has tendency to decrease the num-
Der of pulsations and respirations, and
consequently arrest the rapidity of the
consumption of vitality. - Herald Of
Health.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-04-24
The Women Did Not Care.

The Rapid, during her last cruise, had
a curious little experience, reminding one
of the legendary story of the Sabine fair,
who, having once been abducted by bold
bad Romans, had no mind to return to
their homes. Captain Castle received in
formation that one Coral, chief in the
Solomon islands, had made a raid and
carried off ten women. When he arrived
at Goral's stronghold, however, he found
that the ladies preferred to remain in
their new domicile, and were by no
means anxious to be rescued.-London
World
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-04-24
She Wants an Asp.

A taxidermist on Sixth avenue, who
also deals in birds and animals, states
that the taste for unique pets is steadily
growing in New York. He constantly
members of the kingdom of comparative
anatomy as frogs, coons, pOssums, jack
davis and crows, and one woman wrote
recently to request that he secure for her
can asp like the one used by Fanny
Davenport. New York News.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-04-24

most remarkable increase during the
past ten years has occurred in Florida,
where the number of pounds produced
has increased from $1,000 to 100000
pounds. Northern capital has poured
into the State, syndicates have pur-
chased large tracts of what was sup
posed to be worthless land, factories
have been erected and a general era
of prosperity has set in. The tobacco
grown is of the finest variety, frequen-
tly bringing 50 to IS cents per pound
in the leaf.
The figures for Pennsylvania are as
follows: 1890, s6,956 acres, 2S,672,7S7
pounds; 1880, 27,566 acres, 56,o4S,a7s
pounds.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-04-24
Over One Hundred, but Active.

The ladies of Trinity African Method
ist Episcopal Zion church, Long Branch,
gave Martha Washington tea party
Thursday night. The feature of the
party was the impersonation of Martha
Washington by Aunt Judy Cummins,
who is said to be III years old. Mrs.
Cummins is spry and enjoys good health.
She surprised the young folks by the ease
and grace with which she led the grand
rch.-Newark Advertiser.