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.£iiunuinal) Baifo VOL. 6.—NO. 2. TELEGRAPHIC NEWS. LATEST REPORTS BY CABLE AND WIRE. Gen. G ant’s Condltion-He Rests More i Quietly Last Night—More Nominations by the President—The South Still Receiving Her Share of the Hon ors—Swift and Just,Retribu tion—Death of a Million aire Boot Black, Etc. New York, March 31.—An official bul letin issued from General Grant’s house at 6:30 a. m., signed by Dr. Shrady, says: ‘ Gen eral Grant has thus far passed a very quiet and comfortable night, sleeping by turns in his chair and his bed for five hours. At 3:30 he coughed considerably, on account of irri tation in his throat, but experienced relief after the use of a gargle. His pulse is regu lar, and has a fair amount of force.. His breathing is easy and he swallows without difficulty. He has just taken some liquid nourishment.” At 11 a. m. Dr. Shrady issued the follow ing bulletin: “General Grant feels much re freshed after a good night’s rest. His pulse has improved somewhat in fullness and force. He has taken his bieikfast with some relish. A slight amount of soreness of throat has been relieved by a local application.” ALABAMA ITEMS. As Furnished From Montgomery. Montngmery, Ala., March 31. —A cy clone struck Sidney Station, on the Mobile and Ohio Railroad yesterday, unroofing many houses. Mr. Carbine’s new residence was lifted from its foundation and carried away. Many trees were uprooted and cattle killed. The cyclone spent its force in the forest. It cut a path one hundred yards in width and six miles long, breaking its way through the falling timbers. Lime Wilbe Kibler accidently shot and killed his young brother yesterday at Mount Meigs, near this place. Rev. William Nash’s wife died last Thursday at Weoka, Ala. He requested that she be not buried at once, as, although he was apparently well, he was 76 years < 1!, and felt his end approaching: He died Sun day and they were interred together. The Southern Press Association at Jack sonville to-morrow will move for joint tele graphic interchange of news between the Associated and United Press. The reason of this is that the United Press has been outstripping the old Association in supply ing satisfactory reports. SWIFT RETRIBUTION Visited Upon a Negro Fiend. Macon, Ga , March 31.—0 n Saturday morning, whili Jesse Dolos, a young farmer living near Vienna, Dooly county, was plowing in his field, George Rouse, a negro ex-convict, entered his dwelling, committed an assault upon his wife and then cut her throat. She was found soon afterward by her husband, who assembled the neighbors and began a search for Rouse. He was cap tured Sunday morning, and in the evening the mob took him, heard his confession, mutilated his person an I hanged him naked to a tree on the public road, where he yet hangs. Negroes took part in the Ivnching, and could with difficulty be re strained from burning Rouss at the stake. SUICIDE AT WAYCROSS. Ji o Cause Assigned for the Det <l. Special Dispatch to the Dally Times. Waycross, Ga, March 31. —Jacob 8. Lightsey committed suicide this morning between 3 and 4 o’clock, at his residence, by shooting himself with a pistol through the right temple. He was formerly a mer chant of Dupont, but recently a resident of New Waycross. He is a san-in law of Mrs. Nugent, formerly of Savannah, but now of that city. DEATH OF JOHN G. BAXTER. How an Ex-Bootblack Became a Million uiie. Louisville, Ky., March 31.—John G. Baxter died c-f Bright’s uisease at Ho! Springs, Arkansas, yesterday. Baxter’s ca reer was a most interesting and successful one. Starting in life as a bootblack, he be came one of Louisville’s most prominent men, commercially and socially. He was thrice Mayor if this city, ape wasa shrewd politician. His remains will reach here tc-Jay. A RELIGIOUS RIO T Caused by Denouncing the Roman Cath olic Church. Lincoln, 111 , March 31.—The Rev. Mr. While condemned the Catholic religion and its clergy in a lecture here last night, where upon 40 or 50 local miners present caused a riot, using chairs and weapons. »—.«■ ATLANTA AFFAIR-. Various Items From the State Capital. Atlanta, March 31.—The ladies who have in charge the proposed charity ball which has excited so much comment amongst the preachers, have unanimously decided to go ahead and have the ball on the 9th. . The At’antas beat the Lomsvilles yester day by a score of 17 to 3. District Attorney Hill has received his commission and has been sworn in. Speedy cure to all diseases of the kidneys or urinary organs by using Hunt's Remedy. I THE NEW YORK POSTOFFICE. Pearson to be Reappointed. Special Dispatch to the Daily Times. Washington, March 31.—The New York Postoffice question has been at length deci ded. It was announced to-day that the Presi dent has determined to reappoint Mr. Pearson the present incumbent. This is done out of respect to the wishes of the Independent Republicans of New York, who labored so earnestly for Democratic success in that State last fall. The President, in exjlination of Pear son’s renomination, states that it was made after a most patient examination of all the facis connected with the charges v gainst him. The reappointment will constitute a notable exception to the course which the President may be expected to pursue. To ' retain Mr. Pearson insures faith and confidence in the Civil Service move ment which would receive a shock from his removal. His retention was earnestly re quested by a large number of business men of New York, both Democrats and Republi cans, and very generally by the Independ ent Republicans, whodid such good service in support of the Democratic candidates in the last campaign. This must not be regarded as indicating that in other cases, those op posed to the party of the President, will either be appointed or retained at the expi ration of their terms of office. MORE NOMINATIONS Sent to the Senate This Morning. Washington, March 31.—The President sent to the Senate to-day the following nominations: To be Envoys Extraordinary and Minis ter Plenipotentiaries of the United Slates — William R. Roberts, of New York, to Chili; Charles A. Buck, of Kentucky, to Peru. To be United States Consul—Charles T. Russell, of Connecticut, at Liverpool, Eng land. Norman J. Colman, of Missouri, to be Commissioner of Agriculture. John T. McGraw, of West Virginia, to be Collector of Internal Revenue for the Dis trict of West Virginia. Henry P. Kernochan, of Louisiana, to be Naval Officer at New Orleans. Andrew J. Boyd, of North Carolina, to be Collector cf Internal Revenue for the Fifth District of North Carolina. Henry G. Pearson to be postmaster at New York City. Richard B. Hubbard, of Texas, to be En voy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipoten tiary to Japan. Wm. W. Long, of Texas, to be United States Consul at Hamburg, Germany. THE SENATE ALARMED. Still Rec n.ideri: g S me I is Former Extra valances "Washington, March 3L—immediately after the reading of the Journal, on motion of Mr. Cameron, the Senate proceeded with the consideration of Executive business, not withstanding Mr. VanWyck’s appeal to be allowed to report his resolution rescinding all orders made by the Senate since March 4th, making provisions for special clerks during the recess. At 12:20 p. m. the doors were reopened, and Mr. Allison’s resolution, submitted on March 26th, was adopted. It rescinds the resolution adopted by the Senate on July sth, 1884, when it authorized the Sergeant-at-Arms and Architect of the Capi tol, to rent and prepare suitable rooms out side of the Capitol for the use of the next session of Congress. FIRE IN ATLANTA. Loss s3oo—End of the Tailor’s Strike. Spec al Dispatch to Savannah Dally Times. Atlanta, Ga, March 31—Clark and Nunnally’s candy factory and fancy gro cery bouse, caught fire at five o’< lock this morning. Loss three thousand dollars. The place is known as the Old Jack Cracker Factory. Anderson & Co’s striking tailors resumed work this morning, the convict tailor having been sent back to the camp. New York Produce Market. New York, March 31.—Fiour dull and unchanged. Wheat—No. 2. rtd winter, 89J for April; 90j for May; 92 for June. Corn —No. 2, mixed 49 i for March; do for April 491; do for May 49 j. Gat—No. 2, mid 36 f for March; 36;- for April; 36J for May. Rye and barley nominal. Pork quiet, mess sl3 25. Laard $9.15 for April; $9.22 for May and $7.28 for June. Molas ses dull. Rosin lower, strained to good sll7Jal 20. Petroleum steady, re fined cases 9|alo}. Butter quiet, Western imitation creamery, choice, 20. Cheese duP, Ohio flat, prime to choice, B|a9s. Eggs weak, S ate and Western 14Ja15. Sugar dull, refined cut loaf 6J, confectioners’ A 5 3 16a5J. Tallow dull, prime city 5 15-16- a6. Freight nominal. Coffee dull, fair cargoes B|. Hay quiet, No. 1 trim 95. A Royal Junketing Party. London, March 31 Queen Victoria and Princess Beatrice sailed from Porlsmouth for Aixles Bairo, in the steam yacht Victoria tc-day. Capsized ann Drowned. Hancock, Va., March 31.—Mrs Louise Turner, her son Willian and niece Eva, while catching clams Saturday on the east ern shore, were capsized by a gust of wind and drowned. Probabilities. Washington, March 31. —For the South Atlantic States, Warmer fair weather, vari ble winds, generally easterly. ROUGH ON ITCH.’ “Rough on Itch” cures humors, eruptions ringworms, tetter, salt rheum, frosted feet hilblains. SAVANNAH, GEORGIA, TUESDAY, MARCH 31, 1885. WHITE HOUSE LIFE. HOW MISS CLEVELAND BEARS HER BLUSHING HONORS. Seeking to Master the Rules of Etiquette— Succeeding Admirably—Her Daily 1 ife and Sweet Manners—Mrs. Hen dricks’ Reception—Arthur’s Pros pects—Senatorial Extravagance— The New Medical Museum. Washington, March 30 —Miss Cleve land has endeavored to master the rules of etiquette by which the mistress of the White House is governed, and she has sue ceeded admirably, making no mistakes, and even commending herself to the exclusive set of barnacles which fastened themselves so tenaciously on the Arthur administration. Every morning after breakfast she visits the conservatory, which owes its existence to Mrs. Frank Pierce, and which was the fa vorite resort of Miss Harriett Lane. It now contains a collection of hothouse plants, in cluding many varieties of orchids and pilmsnotto be found elsewhere in this country. It is asserted on the authority of a Buffalo ladv, that Miss Cleveland has al ways sympathized with the Republicans rather tian the Democrats, and it is certain that she selected a pew in the Presbvterian Church where the Rtv. Dr. Sunderland, a radical Republican, preaches, in preference to the more aristocratic congregation of the same faith on New York avenue. The female clerks have assurances that she is a friend to every woman who tries to earn a living honestly, and they count on her influence with her brother to prevent removals merely to make places for Democratic sisters. Mean while Miss Cleveland dresses with great taste, wearing “lovely” dresses and “sweet” bonnets, and she is endeavoring to return, in person, all cf the cal's made on her. She is always ready to receive lady visitors when she is at home in the afternoon, and her Saturday afternoon receptions are nu merously and fashionably attended, THE WEDNESDAY RECEPTIONS. Mrs. Hendricks was “at home” on Wed nesday afternoon al her husband’s apart ments at Willard’s, where it is rumored that the appointments of the President are often and seven ly criticised. At Secretary Bayard’s, visitors were vll that the lady of the house was indisposed, but two of her daughters received, Mi-s Kath erine, in a becoming black satin gown, trimmed with jet, presiding at the tea table. Mrs. Endicott excused herself from receiving visitors, but Mrs. Manning’s par lor at the Arlington was open to callers, and those who paid their respects to good old Mrs. Hubbard, the mo’her of Attorney General Garland, enjoyed the bright smiles of Miss Daisy Garlmd,now “sweet sixteen,” and as pretty as a picture. EX-PRESIDENT ARTHUR. Mr. Arthur has been the honored guest at several dinner parties since I last wrote, notably those given by Senator Edmunds and by Mrs. McAllister Laughton. To morrow, should the weather be pleasant, he will go to Fortress Monroe, and in the sum mer he proposes to visit Europe. There has been no intercourse between Mr. Aithur and Mr. Blaine, and it is evident they will antagonize each other in 1888, which may enable John Sherman to s'ep into the con vention and obtain the nomination which rightfully belonged to him in 1880, when some of the politicians in his own Slate soil him out to Garfie’d and Blaine. SENATORIAL EXPENSES. So many resolutions have been introduced into the Senate authorizing investigations by committees during the coming recess, that the estimated cost of traveling expenses, clerk’s salaries and stenographers is sloo,o' (0, and the economists have cried “halt!” It has also been proposed to reduce the number of messengers left on the pay-roll during the summer, and to apply the pruning knife of reform more vigorously than is being done in the departments. ARMY MEDICAL MUSEUM. The new building for the Army Medics! Museum, for which Congress appropriated $200,000, is to be erected on the Smith, sonian portion of the open park which con ■ nects the Capitol with the White House, just east of the National Museum. It wil' be two stories high, and will contain the medical museum, the medical library and the working force engaged in searching the medical records. The Medical Museum is now in the building on the site of Ford’s Theatre, where President Lino In was as sasinated, and it contains the thousands of curious resi-1 s from wounds collected by the army surgeons. Tue library has been in- i creased by foreign works received in ex- i change fur our “Medical and Surgical His tory of the War,’ and its catalogue is a history of medical and surgical literature. New Ynrk 'lock Market. Nsw York, March3l.—At 1:30 p. m. to day quotations were : Union Pacific... Missouri Pacific- Western Union Telegraph CooG’-. Pacific Mail Lake Shore Louisville and Nashville q Texas Pacific. ** Denver aud Rio Grande» <: 2 Michigan Central- Delaware, Lackawanna & West n Northwestern St. Paul, Chicago, Burlington and Quincyl2- Oregon Transcontinental 12% Northern Pacific........,?5' 4 Rock Island 11» Jersey Central MemphisandCharleston 33 East Tennessee, Va. <S Ga (com) 23 East Tennessee, Va. A- Ga. (ptd) Pbiladelphlaand Reading 13% Omaha (com) Omaha (pfd)j* New York Central Kansas aud Texas Erie K - Chicago Change. Chicago, March 18. —Opening 9:30. a m Everything opens lower and panicky except i lard and ribs. Wheat nearly 1 cent off, corn ; and oats |c., pork 15'. 1 >wer. Wheat opened I May 80, June 81|. Corn, April 37 J, May 41f. Oats mixed, May 13|, June 31 j. Pork, May $ll.BO, June $11.90. Lard, May $6 83J, June $6 90. Ribs, May $6.00, June $6.07 j. THIN PEOPLE. “Well’s Health Renewer” restores health and vigor, cures Dyspepsia, Impotence, Sexual Debility $1 ARMS FOR THE WAR IN ASIA. Will American Factories Be Called on In an I. mergency ? A New York special of March 29 says : A rumor was current yesterday that order had been placed in this country for the manufacture of arms and ammunition for both Russia and England. In regard to this story a representative of the Remington Rifle Manufacturing Company said : “The situation in England will not require her to draw on this country for arms. The fac tories in Birmingham and other parts of the kingdom are sufficient to supply the demands of the government in its worst extremity. England has encouraged the erection of enormous factories for the manufacture of rifles by disposing of her contracts to private firms and by avoiding the expensive policy of our govern ment in creating its own factories, with a limited capacity. Our factories are equipped to supply any demands from England and Russia, but our contracts with foreign coun tries at war are not legitimate subjects for publication. We are obliged, of course, to conduct these transanctions in strict pri vacy. “We furnished arms to China, but China could not manufacture her own rifles. Rus sia, as well as England, is prepared for al most any emergency in the possession of al most unlimited capacity for the production of small arms. We are manufacturing and shipping abroad large quantities of weapons, but that does not im; ly that we are furnish ing either England or Russia. Both Eng land and Russia’s necessities are exaggerated in the rumor that American rifle factories are to be drawn on.” Nir. hartley, of Hartley & Graham, rep resenting the Union Cartridge Company at No. 17 Maiden lane, said: “If war is pre cipitated between England and Russia or ders will be placed in America for rifles and ammunition. I will not say whether we have had negotiations or not looking to ward such an emergency. It is not the public’s business. Governments ordering war material of foreign firms do not pub lish the facts in 'he newspapers. In our civil war the Federal Government was obliged to draw on the arms in stock throughout the whole civilized world, and both England and Russia will be obliged to come to America in the event of sudden hostilities.” It was also rumored yesterday that the Russian Government had made proposals to the Morgan Iron Works to build fast steel cruisers for early use. At the office of the works the rumor was denied by Mr. John Roach’s representatives. The Delamater Iron Works, at which inquiry was also made in regard to the rumor, have no facilities for that class of work, nor had anything been heard about it there. FROM MACON. A Terrible Kailway Accident—Monument to Sidney Lanier—Personal Men ion. Special Correspondence Savannah Times. Macon, Ga., March 30. —A terrible ac cident is reported by Conductor Reneau, of passenger train No. 2, on the A lanta Di vision of the Central railroad. This after noon when within four miles of Griffin, his engineer, Brice Irwin, saw approaching the crossing, a wagon containing a gentle man, lady and two boys. He signalled to them, but no attention was paid to the train. The wagon was struck broadside, throwing its occupants on each side of the track. The lady, Mrs. Starr, and one of the boys were seriously and dangerously hurt. The train went back and brought the par ties to Griffin, where they were turned over to good hands, and where they will receive every attention possible. Mrs. Starr and boy will not live. Last night at Toomsboro, Ga., Jailer Freeman was knocked down and overpow ered by a negro prisoner, Bob Collins, who escaped and is supposed to have come to Macon. Mr. Freeman is here to-night look ing for his prisoner. There is considerable talk here amongst the lovers ol art and beauty, of erecting on Nlullberry street, a monument to Sidney Lanier, Macon’s great poet. The scheme is well received amongst the best citizens, ar.d probably the society known as “The Athen eum,” will take the matter in hand. The Confederate monument, Wm. M. Wadley’s and Sidney Lanier’s, will indeed make Mulberry street very beautiful and attractive. Col. G. S. Jones, Col. J. E. Jones and Dr. J. 8. Baxter, left to-night for the “Land of Flowers” for a week’s fishing and hunting. They went via Albany and Waycrors, over the route recently dubbed the “Ty Ty” route, Harold. Social Rivalry in Washington. Boston Traveller. The Stanfords, of California, are likely to be formidable riv h to the Millers in the social line, when once they get settl'd here. The Millers have entertained magnificently for the past three years, and, like the Stan fords, when they came here they had only a short time previously buried an only son. But after their daughter’s debut they went into social matters and have since led the pacific Coast hosp talilies. The Stanfrrds deeply mourn their only child, and wi'lnot probably entertain much for the present. They intend to get a big house just as soon as they can be suited. The immense wealth of these two families naturally turns atten tion to them and they are moreover well adapted to gratify it, and their own hospita ble notions as well. There is Nothing in It. Chicago News. The candidate met a free and independent voter with a valise in his hand. “Where are you going?” “East-.” “I wish you wouldn’t go until after elec tion. I'd like to have you stay and vote for me.” “Does this election involve the tariff question?” “Oh, no; it is purely local.” “Well, then, I can’t stay. I vote for rev enue only.” Save your grease. We will give you a barof soap for a pound of grease delivered at facto, ry, fovt of Pine street, .on canaL THE MOBILE DRILL. EXCITING CONSIDERABLE INTER EST AMONG THE MILITARY. Active Preparation For the Event—A Bril liant Affair Anticipated—s,ooo Peraonsj to be Seated —A Handsome Drill Ground Being Pi epared—Special Care to be Taken of the Visit ing Companies—Both Sol diers aud Citizens to be Protected From Ex tortion. The great Inter-State competitive drill, which takes place at Mobile early in May is exciting considerable interest among the military throughout the country, especially among those companies that have decided to enter. In this class is included our own popu lar Savannah Cadets, and as of interest to I them and our readers generally, we condense from the Mobile Register of Sunday, the fol lowing in reference to the arrangements for the drill, which it is predicted, will be a bril liant affair. Says the Register. I The Canvas City of Camp R. C. Drum, so |to speak, is laid out; and a visit to the grounds of the Fair Association, lying West of Arlington, on the Bay Shall Road, shows the silent work of the several com oittees of the Board to have been steady and practi cal. Pleasure drivers down the Bay, who have not turned in at Belle Vue and made a tour of the Camp grounds, will care to read of the changes made there. First io strike one are the stands, biunding three sides cf the race track enclosure. Two of these are immense constructions; with am ple room beneath for sal tons, lunch rooms, etc.; two are open, “amphitheatre” stands, and the others are the old grand stand and other smaller “family stands,” ol the fair This last will be rese’rved for colored peo ple, so that the better < 1 rss of this | portion of citizens of Nlobile may bring their families in the ' same certainty of comfort, as others. They are equally interested in the success of this I great undertaking as are their white friends; i and it was long ago decided to make this proper provision fur them. The stands as j now arranged will comfortably seat over I 5,000 persons. Central be: ween these stands, and covering an area of over 300 feet, is the I drill ground proper, and as pretty a one —so I say home experts and visiting soldiers, who are always taken down to inspect it so that they can describe it at home—as has yet been seen in the country. This space has been ploughed thoroughly, harrowed, levelled and rolled, and its ccmpcsition of sand and soft earth is such that it picks closely, without hardening, and preserves perfect elasticity. The ground is not yet ready for use, being still too soft for march ing ; but it has stood the test of recent ex ceptional rains in such away as to prove its perfect drainage and freedom from all danger of dampness, during even very wet weather. This is perhaps the most important point of the entire preparation for the drill, and its entire satisfactory arrangement is pleasant to record. The work of building the new wharf has not yet begun, but the piling and lumber are ready and the contractor goes to work on construction to-morrow. All dan ger of interruption from gulf storms and high water is now over, and the work will proceed rapidly and will be finished in very short time The wharf will extend from the Arlington front directly opposite the camp ground out to deep water, with ample platform room at the end for the landing of steamers, bath houses and facilities for pleasure craft and fish and market boats Turning inside the grounds again, one notes the practical preparation for comfort of the citizens of the “Canvass City by the Sea;” and for casual visitors the Magmlia Restaurant proper has been located in what was “Machinery Hall.” This has been changed, kitchens erected, ranges made and water conveniences prepared. Messrs. Stew art & Co. state that they can dine five hun dred persons at one time in the “Magnolia,” and it will have branches elsewhere that Sower in sandwiches and blossom into “cold snack.” They are also pledged |to care and liberality in the matter of cooks and waiters, and Mobile’s Qiown market I facilities will guarantee the rest. City I prices will prevail, except for soldiers, who i will board at one dollar per day. The thousand small privileges, insepara- I ble from such gatherings, have been care- \ fully weeded down; the residue being given into reliable hands. Even the important item of pool selling has been so arranged as not to interfere in the least with the drilling and, at the same time, to be perfectly ac cessible to the backers of the many favor- I ites in the field. Another novelty will be | seen in the gate arrangements at the Drill; | the committee having now ready four of the new electric turnstiles, with registers at headquarters These record every indi-! vidual passing the gatekeeper; and to avoid delay and trouble of counting tickets, none . will be used. “Change-windows” will be I placed convenient to each gate, at which every visitor may get his silver half dollar and drop it into the box, as his step through the turnstile records it. Such, in brief, are j the completed arrangements for the thou- I sands, who will come from far and near “to see the show.” For those who come to j make if, no care and pains will be spared. ' The camp will stretch its white walled I city, wide away on the north and south sides 1 of the drill ground, east of the Louisville and [ Nashville Railroad track. High and slightly rolling ground has been selected by the Mili tary Committee; dry, solid and with water in plenty. Some 350 tents will be spread here; the floors for which are now being got out and laid in readiness for tent-pitching, under personal supervision of the Building Com mittee. Every facility will be afforded the regi ments and companies that prefer to cook in camp; special entrances being provided for persons and vehicles that are privileged to supply the soldiers only; and here, too, greatest care has been taken to have all things not only good but moderate in price. The visitor from afar, as well as the soldier, may come to Camp Drum fearless of extor tion; and “he may lake his choice” lrw to live and feel that “he pays his money” in safety. The only reliable cure for catarrh is Dr Sage’s Catarrh Remedy. $6 00 A YEAR RUSSIA AND ITS CLIM ATE. Ihe Pleasures of Lite There Which Gen. Lawton Has to Expect. Th's morning a Times reporter met Capt. W. Gilkey, of the bark Hazi Itine, chartered by McDonough & Co., and new at Bruns wick 1 ’ailing with lumler for South Amer i ica. Captain Gilkey has been coming to this ;Lce ever since the war, and is well known among the lumber dealers here. He has been on the sea many years, and during that time has vi ited nearly every country on the globe to which American vessels , sail. In the course of the conversation the reporter asked him if he had ever been in ’ Russia. “Oh, yes; I went there several years ago and have spent a good time in the different i cities cf that country, at St. Petersburg, . Kronstadt, Moscow, Archangel and others.” , “Wei’, what do you think of General . Lawton’s chances of enjoying himself at St. . Petersburg? You know he has just been ap ■ pointed Envoy Extraordinary and Minister . Plenipotentiary to that capital.” “Oh, yes; aud I think he will find , that he has a fine chance to J enjoy himself so far as the weather is con cerned. Os course it is very cold there, but ' not more so than in the Northern States and territories, and the weather there has the I merit of having much more equable than I here. About nine months of the year the i winter 1 sts and during that time people i do not go out much, except sleigh ridding. The evenings are spent in going to balls, parties and receptions, which aremosten ’ I joyable affairs, and at which all the nobil ity of the land assemble. “Altogether I think General Lawton will find it quite pleasant in St. Petersburg, both winter and summer. “Well, how do they reckon cold there?” “Not like we do. There there siy ‘it is so many decrees of f.ost’ in-tead of’below , zero.’ From my observation I d >n’t think it | ever gets much lower than 20° beliw zero, and th * cold is so steady and unchanging that one becomes used to it and feels it with much I s- intensity than he does the cold in New York State. In fact the peo; li there do not .-eem to erjoy themsilvesso much in I summer as they do in winter. Speaking of ■summer, I have seen as pleasant days in St. Petersburg in stmmer as this is to day. As I soon as the sun goes down, however, the night becomes intensely cold and a light overcoat is a necessity, even in summer time. The seasons there are the same as in this country. “In summer time the people go off' to the springs and spend their time about as they do in tiiis country. Some of the finest gar dens in the whole world are to be seen in St. Petersburg, and belong to the Royal palace.” “What language do they speak there gen erally?” "Well, the Russian tongue is so difficult of mastery thatfew foreigners can learn it, hence the German and French is resorted to gener ally for all business purposes. However, one speaking good English will find plenty of people to talk to and listen to also.” “Well, then, Gen. Lawton will not have anything serious to contend with in climate?” ”1 should say not. If that is all that will trouble him the position will be i sinecure. If be lives till he is frezen to death he will see a great many things that the average man will be too shorilived to see. The country is pleasant, the people highbred and courteous, and he will be made most wel ome.” Captain Hazeltine stated byway of paren thesis that when he arrived at Montevideo I about the last of July it would be midwin ter there, and every thing would be frozen ‘>P- Sharon’s Heart Bowed Down. Chicago Herald. Private advices from San Francisco say that ex-Senator Sharon is fast breaking down under the troubles forced upon him by Sarah A thea and her lawyers. The old man was always weak physically, but the mortification and chagrin, the reproaches of his friends and the coldne.-s of his children all growing out of his relations with the pestiferous Sarah Althea, are more than I human nature can stoically bear. It is said : that his daughter Flora, wife cf Sir Thomas ' Hesketh, of England, is so disgust ed with her father that she has had i no communication with him since the suit began. Her own social position in Eng land has been cruelly injured. As for Sir Thomas himse'f, he is mad through and through. Another complication is the marriage of the son, Fred. Sharon, a few ! months ago, under circumstances which set every tongue to wagging. The fair bride is the daughter cf a very wealthy gentleman, I and the divorced wife of J. W. Brecken ridge, son of the late vice president. The j marriage was a hastily contrived affair. They were married, and the same night left for Europe. The scandals which have beset | his name, the dreadful cost of the Hill liti i aation,the possibility that he may yet be I mulcted in half his fortune, and the terrible annoyances of the past year promise to land the badgered millionaire under the sod in a. : very short time. A Condensed Romance of Love and Life Insurance. A tale laden with pathos and the aroma I of frontier facts comes to us from the West. A virti” us and industrious though poor young t an courted the daughter of a bloated aristocrat. The latter heaped insults and in dignities upon the young man, though his daughter loved him. One day as the young man was upon the streets a cry of horror arose, and dashing towards him came a maddened steed, whi e with blanched face the bloated aristocrat, whose daughter he loved,sat powerless in the fated vehicle. The brave young man saw his opportunity. Rush ing toward the maddened steed he flung his arms in the air, shouted aloud and threw his hat at him. The maddened steed dashed i the buggv against a lamp post, flung the bloated aristocrat out cl it and broke his neck. Ihe poor, but virtuous, young man is new married to the dead aristocrat’s daugh ter, and they are living comfortably off of the flfe insurance. Go thou and do like wise! Hoarseness relieved in fine minutes time limply by gargling he throat with Holmes’ Mouth Wash and Dentifrice. Try it and be convinced.