m i am m$1hANGERTHAN FICTION fiLi':jALlJ "uuin i uuuiiuvciojr juiouii J. nun Afrioan Possessions. CHB SITUATION GROWS OEITIOAL. Til Vrpnflll Mlnl.fP nf Irnralnn A4Vhla VVJU on Thuraday Next Reply to a IV r ' tlnont Statement Made In tha HrltUh House of Commons. IiONDOX.Mnrch 80. Tho statement whloh Sir Kdwanl Groy, parliamentary socretnry i. of tho foi-olgn uiilco, mudo In tho homo ol ' j. commons, saying thnt an advance of the Tronch nto tno territory of tha Voper Nllo 'R Vhlley belonging to tho Royal Niger com pany, aud, tlinrofore, undor Brltlsn pro tection, would bo an unfrlondly act, and that It was well known to France that Groat Britain would go regard It, la onus lug a profound sensation here and on the continent. . Sir Edward's announcement, which was lead from notes bclloved to have been written by the secretary of stato for foreign affairs, tho Karl" of Klmborloy, Is looked upon as revealing tho extremoly critical rotations now existing botweon Prance und Groat Britain. Tho fact that tho stato inont was prepared In writing beforehand 0mphasl7.es the. sorlousnoss of the situa tion, and shows that every word embodies tho views of the cabinet. In brief, the statement Is that It Is bo oomlng dally more difficult to live on erood terms with Prance: thnt Great Hrlt 'aln has made concession after concession in the past two years in tho Interests of poace; but that the end has now come, and that It Is found necessary to warn Franca rrom tne ministerial bench. x. The moat important and significant por- 41on of Sir Edward Grey's statement was the following: "But somothlng bosldo our own efforts Is nocoisary, and that Is tho co-oporation of tho JTrenoh government and tho French people" The Royal Niger company, ohartorod by tho British government, has an empire In k Africa. It claims half a million square. , liillos, strotohlng from tho Guinea coast far back Into the Dark Continent. Tho company not only carries on extensive trade, but it provldss all tho machinery of an eiaborato government, Including . a strong military forco. Besides, It has the privilege of calling on tho British navy for help. . Great Britain, Germany and France agreed many years ago to divide up among them a largo part of Guinea. Britain took tho so-called Gold Coast, Germany tho Camcroons and Franco the Slave Coast. aturally tho boundaries havo never boon exactly defined, and thoro has boon a deal of friction, especially botweon France and England. Thoro havo been sundry con. ventions In regard to border linos, result lng in the agreements of 1835, 1880, 1890 ana lbtsa; out still the disputes go on in. creasing in bitterness. The foreign departments of Britain and ifranco have had numerous kuottv Drbb. ' lems beforo them in tho last few months, and more than onco an outbreak of hostil ities has been feared. No subject has more real danger in it at presont for those two countries than tho subject of African fios sessions. Paris, March 80. On Thursday noxt vfli. imnotiiux, minister or rorelen affairs mrill reply tqan interpellation in tho cham ber ot deputies on tho statement made in the British houso of commons by Sir Ed. ward Grey concerning tho relations bo tweon I ranco and Groat Britain. i Iowa Miliars Will Strike, Ottumwa, la., March 30. At a confor enco of miners and operators hold in this city it was practically decided to call out 0,000 minors now working in tho mlnos of forty-two operators who refuse to pay the 1891 scale of prices, eighty cents and $1, for mining coal. The oporators who took V,part in the conferonoe, twonty-throo in number, will pay this scale. Tho men who will strlko aro mostly In Appanoose and Polk county. HEART DISEASE! - Fluttering, No Appetite, Could Not L Sleep, Wind on Stomach." f "For a long tlmo I had a terrible pain at my heart, which fluttered al most incessantly. I had no appetite and could not sleep. I would be com pelled to sit up in bed and belch gas from my stomach until I thought that every minute would bo my last HMInrn W51Q 1 fnn11lw. . I , a t.ww .v-w.iuy Ul UIHJ1C301UU . about my heart, and I was afraid to ! draw a full breath. I could not sweep a room without resting. My hus band induced me to try ; Dr. Miles' Heart Cure l-v and am happy to say It has cured t me. I now havo a splendid appetito and sleep well. Its effect was truly ? marvelous." MRS. 1IARRY E. STARR, Pottsvillo, Pa. by tho Dr. Miles Medical Co,, Elkhart. ImL It your clothier doesn't keep Wnrtimnrnlonffh ! Bron r ,i, Swell, Reliable, New York I Make ultn get It Their celebrated , $15.00 Melton Overcoat i Wears like steel and is sold by every proml V nent elothler In the state. None genuine with. out Hammereloush Uros.' label. An Event of Striking Happened Under the Shadow of Mt. Washington. Ihe More You Investigate It, the Stranger the Facts Become. MB.. SAMUEL VARNET AXD WIFE. The writer was In search of news. The White Mountain Region is not prolific of news at this season of the year, but the little town of Bethlehem, N. II., afforded an emphatic proof of the old saying that "fact is stranger than Action." Here, under the shadow of Mt. Wash ington, dwell Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Varney, two of the best known and most highly respected residents of Bethlehem. Their interesting story, together with the really remarkable facts, the truth of which they vouch for in every particular, and which la endorsed by the well known wife of Bethlehem's popular minister, Rev. L. A. Webster, Is well worthy the attention and consideration ot the read ing world. "Three years ago." says Mrs, Varney, "I had a shock which afflicted me badly In my bead and one side ot my face, es pecially my right eye. I was confined to mj bed for a while, and suffered great pain In my head, which troubled me for several weeks. "I had vlry severe headaches for some time, and employed doctors who used a battery on me, giving me only temporary relief. This continued for about two months. About five months later I heard of a wonderful cure by Dr. Greene's Nervura blood and nerve remedy, from a mend ol mine, and l resolved to try it. "I commenced the use of the Nervura. and the effects were immediate and very pleasing, l nave now used live Dottles and am able to do hard work most every day yes, and walk a long distance ; and always get to prayer meeting about the first one, and before many who live much nearer. "I attribute my cure to Dr. Greene's Nervura blood and nerve remedv. I cheerfully and gladly recommend ft to all, and would be glad to answer Inquiries, I cannot speak too highly of this medi cine. Charged with Mnllle Dean's Murder. DKNTON, Md., March 80. Jcromlah Bishop, a young mulatto, has been lodged in jail hero In connection with tho brutal murdor of Salllo Dean, tho 11-year-old school girl, at Harmony. Captain Froo burger, chief of detectlvos In Baltimore, has asslgnod ouo of his men to tho case, on roquest ot the Curollno oounty author ities. A young whlto man is undor sur veillance. Tho Inquest will bogin today Btrevll Threatened by Lyncher.. Fort Scott, Kon Maroh 30. Sheriff Allon has received word that threats of lynching Noah Strevll aro belug mado in tho neighborhood where his father, Stew art Strovil, was niurdorod, aud extra guards have been placed about tho jail to be continued indefinitely. Tho prisoner will not say what ho thinks of his wlfo's confession, but asserts that he can prove his innocence. Secured HS,000 for IlllVhted Affections. Chicago, March 30. Sine Nielsen, a Danish girl, socurod a 15,000 verdict yester day in hor $3.5,000 breach of promise suit against H. D. Alysworth, a railroad man. Miss Nielsen Is a pretty young Dano, who has boon in this country but a fow yoars, aud boforo coming horo was a maid in tho household of Princo Christian, heir ap parent to tno enroue or Donmurk. Four Maryland Murderers. Eixicott Cm', Md'., Muroh80. Colum bus Nichols, Jr., the colored man vhn body was found floating In Trappo river, Talbot county, was murdered by Goorgo Wright and Thomas Johns, also colored, In Wright's houso. Tho aooused men are in jail. General Washington Coates and Charlos Dorsey woro put on trial here for murdering Isaac Scrogglns. Ux-Mnyor Grant's Engagement Confirmed, Albany, Maroh 80. Confirmation of tho ongagoment of Miss Julia Murphy, eldest daughter of Senator Murphy, to ox-Mayor Hugh J. Grant, of Now York, conies In a letter from Washington to a friend of tho Murphy family. Thowoddlng Will tiiko plaoo the last woek In April at Washington. Tho honeymoon will be to tCuropo. Mr, Thur.ton'g Homeward Journey. Chicago, Maroh 80. Minister Thurs ton, former minister of the Hawaiian lelntlds at Washington, left hero last night ouhls way to Honolulu. Mr Thurston declined positively to make any statement regarding the reoent unpleasantness In Washington. Ho has no Idea, he said, whe will be appolntud his successor. Importance Which "My husband has be-n cured of a severe case of kidney complaint by this splendid medicine. His kidneys troubled him terribly for n long time, but after taking Dr. Greeno's Nervura blood and nervo remedy a short time, he was entirely well. He says it is all that has kept him from crlDDe this winter, which he has had for several years before " Mrs. Ii. A. Webster, wife of Rev. It. A. Webster, of Bethlehem, says : "I am acquainted with Mrs. Varney, nnd know her story Is true." It is such cures as theso which have stamped Dr. Greene's Nervura blood and nerve remedy as the most successful, most wonderful medicine of modern times; the remedy, indeed, which is effecting more cures all over the country than any aud all others combined. It Is the great conqueror of disease, and nothing can resist Its marvelous curative powers. The newspapers aro constantly filled with the testimony of prominent people whom It has cured. But for every such person cured, thousands upon thousands of less prominent people in all classes and walks of life are being restored to health and strength by Its potent action. Particularly Is it doing a grand work now, for everybody needs and uses It in the spring, as it has demonstrated Itself again and again to be the most certain and effective spring medicine. It Is not a patent medicine, but the pre scription of the most successful living specialist in curing nervous and chronlo diseases, Dr. Greene, of 35 West 14th St., New York City. He has the largest prac tice in the world, and this grand medical discovery Is the result of his vast ex perlence. The great reputation of Dr. Greene is a guarantee that this medicine will cure, and the fact that he can be con suited by any one at any time, free of charge, personally or by letter, gives ab solute assurance ot the oeneuciai action of this wonderful medicine. AFTER ALL OTHERS FAIL CONSULT THE OLD RELIABLE SPECIALIST QOQ V JCfh Ct Below Callowhlll, 053 n. 101Q OL Philadelphia, Pa. Thlrtv years' Continuous Practice In all sneclul disease of both sexes. All diseases orine uiooa, SKin. Nerves, tniargea veins, itup tures, Piles and General Debility caused by lu discretion, are nermanenuY curBa vy ur. Ixb, who guarantees to restore to full health ana Manhood those who have lost tneir vigor. Under the troatmant of a skillful physician like Dr Loot), the most unfortunate can feel assured of reealnlnsr health and strength Thousands of persons, not only in Pennsyl vania, Dm mrougnoat me country, uuve uwu successfully treaiod by Dr. Lobb. Thiriy years' continuous practice In Philadelphia snouia D8 sausiaciory eviueuco ui un om iu curing an special aeasen ui uum nfflnn linnra. rlnlW nnd Humlavs. from 9 a, m, to 3 p. m, and 6 to 9 evenings. Send for free book on Errors ot Youth and obscure diseases of both sexes. GOOD OPENINGS MM For active lady or pentleman acquainted with naiohhnrhrvid. rnmnensatlon from f 10 to 8160 pAriy, amoillOUH bu BU uveu, uveu uiijjij, a, yj capital required. Address with reference, ninha llllilrt Publlshmer Co.. 723 Chestnut street, Phlla., Pa. Easily, Quickly, Permanently Restored. Weakness, Nervousness, ueuiiuy, and all the train . ui evils irom eariy errors or (later excesses, the results of overwork, sickness, worry, CkU. Uli DirBUglU, UOVtl opmeDi ana tone given is jovcry orean and portion of tho body 6lmpl, nat ural methods. Immedl ate improvement seen. r.llnm imnnsidhle. U.O0O references. Book. explanation ana proois mauea (aeaieaj ires. ERIE MEDICAL 00., Buffalo, N.Y. HOOKS & BROWN Easter Cards ..and Novelties.. Agents for DAILY PAPERS. 4 North Main St. ANlllliiiffliiilMai Li Hung Ohang's Wound Proves a Boon to Ohina. A 0E8SATI0N OF HOSTILITIIS. rending the Negotiation, for Teae. In the Orient the Ilelllgerent. Will Heat on Their Ar inn, Though the Japanese Troop. Will IUmaln In China. ToKto, Maroh 80. The omporpr of Japan as dnclarad an nnnnnillflnnnl nrmlitlM On tho oponlng of the noctotlntions yostor- . XL. 1.1. . . f uujr tun vuiucbo plenipotentiary proposcu the armistice, which tho Japanese jroVern- tnfmt: Will Wllflnr tn .Mnnt nnvn(n nn. dltlops. Whilst the negotiation yaa go ing on ms uniownru napponed on tno por- UIKAUO OF JArAN. son of tho Chlnoso plenipotentiary. His majosty, tho omporor, In vlow of this un happy ooourronco. commanded the Jan aneso plenipotentiaries to consont to tem porary nrmlstlco without conditions. This was communicated to the Chlnoso pleni potentiary. THE NEWS CONFIRMED. The Japnnene Minister at Washington In formed of the Armistice. Washington, March 30. The news that an unconditional armistice had been de clared by tho omporor of Jnpan was con flrmod at tho Japanese location, whoro it was stated that a cablegram to this effect had been rocolved from tho home govern ment. In dlsousslng tho matter Minister Kurlno, of tho Japaneso logation, said the armistice will bo effective until the poace negotiations aro concluded. After a meet ing of tho peaco ambassadors had boon do omed on China rcquestod tho doclnratlon of an armistice, but this request had not boon actod upon favorably by Japan. His govornmont, Minister Kurlno said, had not beon inclined to stop warlike opera tions except on certain conditions. Those conditions aro not known, but it is sug gested that probably tho occupation of Tnku might havo boon one, Japan wish ing something as a guarantee ot tho will ingness and earnestness of tho Chlneso for an nmlcablo settlement of tho war. China evidently could not arrlvo at a conclusion to agreo to tho stipulations demanded by Japan, and tho attempt on the lifo of tho Chlnoso poaco ambassador solved tho prob lem for the tlmo bolng. There will be no withdrawal of the Japaneso troops from Chlneso torritory, howover. Tha declaration of an armistice was most wolcomo nows to the Chlnoso lega tion, although It was accepted with the stolidity and passive dignity which is charactorlstio of tho race. Tho numerous suite of tho logation, comprising many secretaries, attaohos and translators, wcro evidently glad that tho tedious and dis couraging struggle was at an end. Thoro was some doubt as to tho moaning of the term "unconditional" armistice, al though this was accepted as meaning that recont events, including probably tho shooting of Princo LI, hud lnducod the en voys to agreo to an urmlstloo beforo agree ing exactly on the terms of poaco. It is felt that tho arrangemont of these terms will still be a dlfuoult task. The feeling in the Interior of China, whore the direct effects of the war havo not boen folt, is very strong against a oosslon of territory. Moreover, the payment of a cash indom nlty will necessitate tho Imposition of very heavy taxes on the people, and consoquent depression. These considerations, togethor with the dlreot lossos and ravaees of war, make the commercial revival of China so problematic that the officials would not dlsouss it boyond mentioning tho dlfflctil ties in the way of a restoration of oom- meroe and internal prosperity. The power of the Japanose government to oxecute tho armistice will not bo put to critical test. The military power of Japan, In tho judgment of intelligent observers, has almost outstripped tho civil power during tho war. This has caused sorious concern, as it has boen feared that the military element, baokod by the war spirit among tho pooplo, would not submit to an nrmlstlco even if tho olvll authorities or dered ono. To moot this emerganoy a change ot army commanders was recontly made. Thoro had boon three army corps.oporatlng In different campaigns, and each undor a general of supromo authority ovor his par ticular campaign. About threo weeks ago, in anticipation ot the nrmlstlco, Prince Komatsoo was created commandor-ln-chiof ovor all tho nrmios. The purposo of this stop was to coucontrato authority in ono man, In close touoh with the imperial house hold, who could thus exeoute an nrmlstlco by a simultaneous cessation of hostilities, by tho three armies. It now remains to bo soon whother Prince Komntsee can oxeouto tho important com mission given to him. Tho splondld dis cipline shown by tho nrmios during tho war glvos assurauoe thnt thoro will be im mediate noqulosoeuce by tho military, and yot Princo Komatsco has to contend him self against a war spirit Inflamed by many vlotorlos, It has boon said that an armis tlco would bo so unpopular among tho people and soldiers that it would assure tho polltloal retirement of Japan's two chief statesmen Count Ito and Mr. Mut sln who have servod as poace onvoys, A Thieving Student Caught, IJoston, Mnroh 80. Henry Hopper, 18 years old, of this city, was oaught taking n letter oontalnlng 11 from a looker at the Harvard Medloal school, on Boylston street, where Hopper is a student. Ho was nrrosted and oonfessed to many similar thstts during the last fsw mouths. No Cigarette In Lawrence, Kan. LAWHKNCli, Kan., Mm', 90. 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