The state herald., 1894-03-16

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the House of Lords.
The new Shawnee county court
house at Topeka, Kansas, is to be con-
structed Of Castle Rock lava stone and
Platte Canon red granite.
British troops in pursuit of rebel
lious tribes in northern India are in a
perilous position and reinforcements
have been sent to their aid.
The gamblers and prostitutes Of
Omaha are being driven from that city
as a result Of persistent agitation by
the Law and Order League.
The London Chamber of Commerce
has passed a resolution asking Lord
Rosebcrry to call monetary confer
ence to do something for silver.
Miss Virginia Bonynge, the Ameri-
can heiress, aud Viscount Deerhurst,
eldest son and heir Of the Earl of
Coventry, were married at London on
the 10th.
Twenty Of the rioting coal miners at
Eagle, West Virginia, are under ar
rest. There is no immediate prospect
Of further violence. The militia is
still there.
A Montevideo special confirms the
report of n battle near Salvadin in
Brazil. The rebels were routed with
great loss. More than 30 were killed,
including many officers,
Dan Coughlin, the Chicago dctec-
tive who has been on trial for partici-
pating in the murder OF DR.. Cronin
sevcraI years ago, has teen decrared
not guilty by the jury.
Officers Of the International Navaga-
ton Company say that the damage
done to the steamer Paris by fire at
Birkenhead is exaggerated, and that
the loss will not exceed $4,000.
Thomas Dunlcavy and Edgar Van
Gaskirk lost their lives in trying
to save those Of two fellow workmen
who were overcome by coal gas in the
cement works at Hickney Bush, Ken
lucky.
Several OF the Brazilian war ships
sailed into Rio larbor on Saturday aud
an engagement between them and the
insurcent vessels was expected to take
place in few days with the
chances in favor Of the loyal forces.
Admiral =. C.s,a, the Brazilian in
surgent, gave up the contest on the
18th and sought protection on n Por-
tuguesc man Of war Da Cana has
sent word to Pcixoto that he would
surrender If guaranteed immunity
from punishment.
II is stated that within two weeks
nearly every coke oven in the Conncls.
vile region Of Pennsylvania will be
fired up. The move will cover at least
30 per cent Of all the ovens in the en-.
tire region. At the very lowest osti.
mate G,000 men who are now idle will
be given employment.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gladstone have re.
ceived autograph letters from the
Queen, both the missives being
couchcd in language showing high ap.
probation Of the services rendered to
the country by Mr.. Gladstone. The
letter addressed to Mrs. Gladstone is
full Of interesting "reminiscences.
The yacht Natalie which sailed from
Savannah, Georgia, in a mysterious
manner, has been reported as being
captured near the Bahamas by Hay.
tian warship, because she was carrying
arms and ammunition to Ilaytian
rebels. All the crew Of the Natalie
are reported to have bees shot
The green flag Of Ireland will float
over New York city hall on st. Pat.
rick's day. A resolution to that effect
was passed by the Board Of Aldermen.
Il was approved by Acting Mayor Nc
Clcllan. The mayor Of Brooklyn has
refused To allow II in that city. lie
says the stars and stripes are good
enough
II is stated that the Pittsburg Board
Of Education will reject the applicn.
ton Of tho nuns for teachers certiG.
Gates at the coming meeting. In this