The Colby News from Colby, Kansas • 4

CHICAGO'S DAY. Opening of tha Groat Columbian Exposition. descent lights which surmounted the columns of Ihe peristyle running from musie hall to the casino. This was followed a moment later by strips of light which sprang to life on all parts of administration bulldtng The entire structure was glided with seams ot light running around the top of the pavilions and to the dome. The effect was one of surpassing beauty and was rested with great applause.

Much disappointment was full later when It was made known that th piece de resistance ot the evening's display the Maumouules fountain would not be Illuminated, Its two companion were Adra. Uborardl and aides, the governor of Ml-aula, the mayor ot Chicago, etc The column moved along Michigan avenue and Orand boulevard tu Fifty-first street, thenue through tho South park by war of Haynrd avenue to Palmer avenue, ihfroos to the western entrance of Midway 1'lalsanot. At this point CoL ltloe, commanding the Columbian guard met the column and directed Its march to Jucksoa park, thence to the administration building where the column dispersed. The Pair Opened, CllirAOO, May opening ceremonies with begun soon after II o'clock with the per-formmico of John K. Palno's Columbian march, followed by an Invocation by Chaplain Mlluurn, of the United States senate The "Prophecy," written for the occasion br A Crofut, of Washington, wus then presented After an orchestral overture Director-General Davis, as muster of ooremonles, faced the multitude and made the opening spoech, which closed with tho presentation of President Cleveland.

In oienlng be paid due tributes of TORNADO IN TEXAS. Terrible Havoc In li-o, Killed and Injured. Dam.au, May 1. -A special from Cisco says: The most terrible tornado that ever visited Texas devastated Cisco and Eastland county Hatnrday night at 6:40, laying waste everything in it path, which was about three-fourth of a mile wide. The storm destroyed all but fifty houses in Cisco.

Not a church or school house is standing. Hut one business house is intact, that of C. IL Fee. The following is the list of killed: Mrs. Jones and baby; Dave Cameron, a brakeman; Capt.

Whitesides, merchant; five children of W. A. Hickman, merchant; one child of M. I. Owens; liledsoe, brakeman; Mrs.

J. T. Thomas; Mrs. Norton; William Simma, laborer; Mrs. Knight.

The wind storm lasted not more than a few minutes. It was followed by a heavy rain. The business portion of the town is totally destroyed. Out of forty-five houses forty were blown to fragments and four of tbe others so damaged as to be useless. It is thought that the number of injured will reach 150, of whom a dozen or more are thought to be fatally hurt.

ERASTUS WIMAN INVOLVED. WHAT IT' COST. Cost of the Ores! World's Fair-Many MO-Hon Visitor Needed to Meet the In mens Kxpendltnree, Cnicsfiu, uy I. For mors than a your en army of artisans and laborers numbering from k.imj to lA'tAl hive worked constantly within the grounds of the world's fair and upon these peerless palaoes of art and Industry. There has been expended br tbe local director the enormous sum of Ml, til.JotJ upon thi bitlidlngt ali.no, whilo other expenses have aggregated making a total of i6.rj,s.a a sum equal to tffiee tbe cost of tbe Paris exposition.

This was tbe auditor's rtpori on April and It was then estimated that l.0O,00) more would be required to open the fair. Thus Ihe total outlav of the Chicago directory up to noon to-de will be in the neighborhood of i8, This sum Includes ex ponses of all klud. including salary and advertising. One of the Items Is Iti.VtS for removing snow from the roofs of the big buildings. The dedication ceremonies last October cost 'the opening ceremonies to-day will cost but IV'.

It cost to handle the souvenir coins. Traveling expenses reached and uniforms rost ltfiit The stationery bids und printing bills ran up lo $19 KV, and tbe postage stamps have cost Insurance companies have received t72, si tn premiums snd mltoM have drawn in salaries. The salaries ot clerks have ttol and tbe salaries of officer titO.m. It will be of Interest to know how thee millions have been expended Following is tbe auditor's final statement April 1: Admln.Htratlon 443.313 Agricultural bull Jlng Galleries of Has art 1 Dairy building Eleotrlciiy building Mines and mining building Forestry building. W.ulS Fisheries building 217.673 Grounds and buildings office 61,441 Horticultural building 29 ,649 Machinery hall and boiler bouse Manufactures and liberal arts building 1,737.41 Art building, Lake front I 0,0 0 Transportation bul.ding..., CIVIL SERVICE.

The Learao' Holds a Kasstoa In Stew Tertw Reforms Demanded Carlftchurs gleet President. Niew York, April 27. The first general business session of the National Civil Bervice Reform league was held at the city club. There waa good attendance and much enthusiasm was) shown, the speakers being frequently interrupted by applatue. Carl Sehurt was elected president of the league and vice presidents were elected as follows: Charles Francis Adams, of Ronton; Henry Hitchcock, of St Louis; Henry Charles Lee, of Philadelphia, John Jay.

of New York; A. K. McDonough, of New York, Bishop H. L. Potter, of New York: Bishop Ryan, of Buffalo, and 8.

T. Wall is, of Baltimore. The first speaker at the meeting' waa Charles J. Bonaparte, of Baltimore, who spoke on "The Use of Patronage to Influence Legislation." The paper "Platforms and Promiaea" waa next read by William Dudley Foulke, ot Richmond, Ind. Charles Noble Gregory, of Wisconsin, read a paper oa "The Corrupt Use of Money in Politic and the Law for Its) Prevention.

The laws of Michigan relating to the) subject, he said, were pronounced to be, perhaya, the best of all the states. The Massachusetts laws were also praised. The speaker spoke eloquently a gains the evil practices, and urged that ths) buying and selling of offices be effectually provided against Au adjournment waa then taken and when the session reconvened various resolutions were passed expressing tho sentiments of the league. These resolutions declared that the right to expect the present administration to carry out promises made regarding publio office being a public trust civil trust, civil service reform, abuses of patronage, etc. It was declared that President Cleveland had positively mad known hia opinion as to the necessity of civil service reform and that the people were justified in expecting to see the same carried out.

The dismissal of every federal officer who baa violated any ciwil service law was demanded. The league declares that congress in failing to appropriate sufficient funds for civil service examinations did not represent the sentiments of the people. The practice of discharging office holders because of secret charges made by unknown persona was decried, aa was the allotment of fourth-elass post offices aa rewards for political services. The league concluded its two days' session with a dinner to the visiting delegates. Hon.

Carl Schurz presided and 150 guests were at the tables. Tho speech-making began rather late in th evening, and in consequence was remarkably short Mr. Schurz took tho floor to propose the only toast of the evening, "Our departed leader." The toast to George W. Curtis was drunk in silence and then Mr. Schurz called upon speakers by name only and in respons to no particular toast FRESIDENT CLEVELAND'S ADDRESS.

9mt Hounding of Whistles and Hoarlug Mans-The Kleetrtral Pluplay-Iiu-luruse Attendant Women's llulldliiK. Chicago. May At o'clock yesterday smld drntening cheers ot a vnt multitude and Rounding of whistles and ror ot gun, PrwtUlent Cleveland touched the golden in iglo key md the greatest fair in the history of the world wns net In motion. An the president doliverod the last word ot Bis brief speech and rented his forefinger upon the button ot the golden telegraph key which eommuutuatcd to the engineer In charge of the great bailer which gave tta powor to ihe ma-chtnory of the great exposition, the men at tho repes at the foot of each of the great flag staff en the grounds laid hold with a vim and the Amerioan flags oonnned in wads at the top mitSIDKNT CI.liVEI.AND. voice forth and broadened out Into the air, while at each of the poles at the corners of the administration building stout men hauled aloft the great banners upon which were respectively emblazoned the arms of Castile and Arogon Md simultaneously from every flag stall upon 11 the buildings of the white city bannerettes nDreseaunx various uuiiunuiiuea worn urunuu forth to the sir; the great fountains recoived the water and gushed upwards fifty feet; out upon the blue watered basin the revenue cutter Andrew Johnson gave Its whistle and every raft within reach ot tho scene did the same Oa the grand stand tn front ot the administration building at the time were many notable persons, including tho Duke do Veragua, lineal sleaoendant of Columbus; the earl and countess Aberdeen, the earl of Craven and hla American bride, representatives of foreign nations sad other notables, whilo about the stand were grouped thousands on thousands of people.

The day was cloudy, but occasional brief burst of sualtgbt prevented any fooling ot depression. As early as 8: SO o'clock thousands gathered bout the auditorium waiting for a glimpse of STATUE Or COJ.UMBU8 the duke of Veragua, the lineal descendant ot Columbus, who at that hour emerged with his entourage from the hotel, and having entered carriages was driven rapidly southward to the Lexington hotel which had been designated a the rendezvous of the notables and of the escorting officials and organization A drive ot ten minutes brought the party to the Lexington. There the various organizations nd carriages which bad been assigned to positions in the parade to escort President Cleveland and his cabinet and other distinguished guests to the world's fair ground? bad begun fathering very early and soon Michigan boulevard and the streets convening into It were bright with the uniforms of the military, while dense throngs of peoplo lined the sidewalks. The president and party, with the dukeot Ve- JAPS NEAR TUB ABT BUILDING. rague and other distinguished people, entered carriages and the proof salon proceeded on lis stay to Jackson park in this order: South park mounted police.

Mounted city police. Company 11, Seventh U. cavalry and Com- gauiv K. Seventh U. a.

cavalry. Chicago Hussars and l'rojp A ot the U. 8. national guard. First Ave carriages-Commissioners and escort.

Sixth carriage The director -general and director of works. bcventn-Tbe president of the United States ad the president of the World's Columbian commission, and the president of the Colum ttisn exposition Eichth-The vloe president ot the United Btatos and ex-President Usge. Ninth Secretary of stale and escort Ttath Secretary of the treasury and escort Eleventh Secretary of the navy and escort Twelfth-Secretary of the Interior and escort Th'rleenlh Secretary of agriculture and es cort Fourteenth Duke of Veragua, the first vice BM 1 1 1 il i nt of the commission the flrat vice fsresldentot the exposition. Commander Dick Fifteenth Duchecs ot Veragua, lira. Potter Palmer.

Sixteenth Marquis de Barbotee and escort Seventeenth 11 jsl Cfcrtslotwt A fuller and Other members of the duke's party. la other carriages the assjor-ceneml eosn rr-A'-t to United State sxsxy sad aides. dark also, an undiscovered break In the wires causing a postponement Inside the administration building the scene was one of dazzllnir nlnmlor. the structure i from the rotund to the peak of the splendid I dome bolng a dreum of glittering lovnllness. Eight bronze columns, from each of which branch fifty lights, gvo forth a flool ot splen dor from the ground floor, A tow of lights surmounted the gallery two stories above, and before the effect of this display could be lost, a similar circle at the base of the great dome caught tho spirit of the bill- llant scene and sent the whole against tho magnificently decorated dome with an effect never before witnessed In an Interior.

The crowds gazed In speechless wonderment upon the view, and instinctively fell back Into tho shelter or the pavilions supporting the dome to escape the bewildering spectacle. The scene while one of Intense brlliluucy, hod withal a re- murkabls soft effect. Manufacturers, maoblnery, mines and mining, transportation and horticulture weroalso beautifully Illuminated. It was 10 o'clock before the currents wero shut off and the crowds left for home. The German Celebration.

CniOA go, May 2. -The participation of the German empire In the inauguration of the big fair was an elaborate affair, which must be a oredlt to that country and to Us representatives. The opening of the worll's Columbian exposition was celebrated by Privy Councilor Wer- muth, the Imperial Gorman commissioner, and hla staff In grand style worthy of the oc. oasion of the memorable day und In a man ner thoroughly beUttlng that potent state which he has tho honor to servo and represent tn fact It was a gala day lor Germany at Jackson park. At the moment President Cleveland pushed the button that set the machinery In motion, the chimes in the cbapel of Germany's representative building on the border of tho lake were brouzht Into action, tbelr beauti ful and melodious tones Oiling the air with 'Glory, Hallelujahl" in honor of the event The German exhibit in manufactures hall Is by far the most advanced in comparison to the status of installation work of other representa tive nations.

The gorgeous pavilion, by Prof. Gabriel Seldl, la a masterpiece ot architec ture and artistic decoration, and Is undoubt edly one ot the principal attractions In the world of sights which will be displayed to the publlo to full advantage In a few days. This beautiful temple In which the treasures of German art-Industry are stored is deco rated with gold, marble, stucco and costly paintings of Prof Lsnbach and Soltz, The In terior Is devoted to three balls, ot which the main one tn tbo center oontalns the master pieces of German art-lndustrr; the hall to the right is richly decorated with gold-embroidered gobelins, while the hall to the loft is also decorated In a rich and highly artistic manner and Is destined to serve for the exbibitlon ot works of art from the castles of Bavarian kings, and, among other things, the gold-embroid ered gobelins from the national museum are to be seen there. President Cleveland was shown tho grand display of porcelain by the royal Prussian porcelain manufactory, exhib ited in a special pavilion, alongside ot whiob. laid two open courts.

An allegorical painting on porcelain plates, adorns the front of the pa- vllllon. A fountain was playing when the president entered this seotion with Its wonderful exhibit Another prominent feature of the German exhibit which attracted the attention of America's executive was the Germania group in bronze, standing oh a pedestal loo feet high. This magnificent monument was sent to Chicago by the German government and is to adorn the new parliament building in Bsrlln now In course of erection. The Germania group, is the work ot Prof. Seltt Through the great forged gates the president and party left the German exhibit on their sight-seeing trip through the great building.

The Number at the Fair. Chicago, May i When the count was made at the turnstiles last night, after the great electric display. It developed that the number attendance at the fair grounds yesterday was A LITTLE COSTLY. Paying for Expert Testimony at 870 Day. Washington, May 3.

The govern ment has just settled again with another bunch of medical experts upon whose services it was compelled to make requisition in a murder case. A young man named Schneider, who was connected with one of the best families in the city, wantonly shot his wife and her brother. He was convicted and condemned to be hanged. It was claimed that he was insane. Proceed ings to inquire into his mental condition were granted.

He was pronounced sane a few weeks ago and was hanged. Three experts upon the question of alienism were summoned by the government. Two of them were from New York and one from Philadelphia. Each of the New York gentlemen put in a bill for $2,500. The man from Philadelphia wanted 11,500.

Attorney- General Olney has allowed each 1,400, which is about 70 a day. The allowance for experts in insanity in the trial of the assassin Guiteau was about $40 a day. liut since that time experts have put a higher value on their services. It must be said that although the. gov ernment has had to pay very liberally for its expert testimony, the testimony has proven of great national advantage.

The investigation into the mental condition of Guiteau, made by Dr. Gray, of New York, his written report thereon and his testimony in court, have been used in nearly every subsequent trial in the country where the question of sanity has been involved. The Applicant Hustled) Oat. Fokt Douok, May 2. Nels Nel son, a Dime, appliod for naturalization papers at Webster City.

In the course of the examination Judge Hindman asked the petitioner if in case of war between the Lnited States and Denmark wonld he fight for this country. He declared that he wonld not The judge informed him that "the time had arrived when no person would be aided in this court in becoming a citizen unless he was willing to stand by the government at all times and under all circumstances." The applicant was hustled out of the court room in a hurry. I'asnla la Ceatiml America. Pasama, May 9. The government continues with unabated effort to com bat the terrible famine that has for pome time past been raging throughout the Cauca valley, and the horrors of which were recently augmented by the eruption of the Sotora volcano, and the consequent damming up of the three principal r.rrrs of the district.

Throww and InsuuiUy Killed. Aiulf.sk, May 3. Henry Feo rich, a leading farmer, while oa horseback driving cattle, was thrown and broke his neck in the falL dying in stantly. ROTUNDA OF HORTICULTURAL HALL, praise to the national commission, the state and local directory and the board of lady managers and to the various dopartmonts among which the work was divided Then he briefly sketohod the worldwide scope ot tho great exposition, which had drawn the resources and productions ot the tour quarters of the globe and placod them on exhibition through 1,000 exhibitors. Then be returned sincere thanks to congress and the oflloers ot tho government, to the states which had expendod 0,0 0 to the foreign nations which bad spent more than for tbelr exhibits, to the citizens and corporation of Chicago which had furnished to the tens ot thousands of exhibitors and to the womon of tho nation.

In closing ho dwelt upon tho fact that the total outlay lor the great exhibition in every way was largoly in excess of Then turning to the president he asked blm to direct that it be opened to the publlo and touch the maglo key starting the activities of the exhibition. Mr. Cleveland having arisen was kept waiting for several minutes until the applause should subside, after which, with bared head, be began speaking. He said; "I am here to Join my fellow citizens In the congratulations which beflt this occasion. Surrounded by the stupendous results of American enterprise and activity, and In view of the magnificent evidences of Amerioan skill and Intelligence, ws need not fear that these con- BIO EtrOINE MOUNTED IN FRONT OF THE TERMINAL BUILDING, gratulations will be exaggerated.

We stand to-day tn the presence ot the oldest nations of the world and point to the achievements we hero exhibit, asking no allowance on the score ot youth. The enthusiasm with which we contemplate our work intensities the warmth of the greeting we extend to those who have come from foreign lands to illustrato with us the growth and progress of human endeavor In the direction ot a higher civilization. "Wo who believe that popular education anl the stimulation of the best impulses of our oitl-zens lead the way to a realization ot the proud national destiny which our faith promises, gladly welcome the opportunity here afforded us to see the results accomplished by efforts which have been exerted longer than ours in the field of man's Improvement, whtle In appreciative return we exhibit the unparalleled advancement and full accomplishments of a young nation and present the triumphs ot a vigorous, gelt reliant and independent people. "We have built these splendid edlfloes, but we have also built the magnttloont fabric ot a popular government, whoso grand proportions are seen throughout the world. We have made and hore gathered together objeots of use and beauty, the products ot Amerioan skill, ins grand result of the efforts of men wha rule themselves.

"It Is an exalted mission In which our guests from other lands are engaged, as we oo-operate In the inauguration of an enterprise devoted to human enlightenment, and in the undertaking we here enter upon.we exemplify In the noblest sense the brotherhood of nations. Let us hold fast to the meaning that underlies this ceremony and let us not lose the lmpresslvenes ot this moment As by a touch machinery that gives Ufa to this vast exposition is now set in motion, so at the same Instant let our hopes and aspirations waken forces in which all time to come shall Influence tho welfare, the dignity and freedom of mankind." When the vast throng witnessed the move ment of the president's hand by which they knew be touched the goldon key to riAeaso the pent up steam In the great euginos, each one was aware that tho wheels had begun to move and that the great enterprise was llnally in full swing. The president and officials then made a round of the buildings. Woman's Building- Dedicated. Cbicauu, Msy most satisfactory feature ot the day's prooeediugs from a femi nine standpoint was the formal dedication of the woman's building.

Women who stood In the great throng at the administration building, indifferent to the eloquence of the chief magistrate, breathlessly pushed their way through the crowd into their own peculiar building, endeavoring to smooth out torn dresses At o'clock the ceremonies committee ap peared and soon from behind the curtain ot palms and flowers sweet stratus of muslo arose In the grand march by Jeaa Ingoorg von Bron- sart of Weimar, German v. Tbls woatolloweJ by prayer by Miss Ida HutUn. Miss Fracla El liott, ot London, next favored the assembly with a dramatic overture, after which Mra Potter Palmer arose and delivered the address. A jubilate bt Mrs. H.

It Ueaeh, ot Boston, was the next feature on Ihe programme. Ad dresses were then delivered by the following distinguished representatives of the foreign na tions: Spam. Duodena de Veragua; Italy, Countess dt Bran: England. Mrs. Bedford Ken lek; Scotland-Ireland, the countess of Aberleen; Kusala.

Princess Schacholfaky. The hymn ''America" and a benedictioa Drought the exerelaea to a close. Tho Electrical Display. Chicago. May s.

The splendors of lost night outshone the glories of the d.y. That potent factor, elertrUitv, was displayed In all its bri.liancy and rivaled tor supremicr the gleam of noonday sun that graced the opening ceremonies. The center of attraction was, as during the day, the administration building and its court of honor, and thither the masses flocked. President Cleveland's departure from admin istration buildtni ehorUr alter o'clock was the signal for the day's crowd to leave and the grounds bore a deserted appearance until Nolwtths aadmg the chill air which set led over the grounds as the eveaics grew, people began to gather early and by the Ura darkness had eav-ircitd the While City a multi tude Oiled the piaxa from admiautraUoa bund ing to the peristyle. The tret touch, ot sugia given the night eet- tsagof lac great sera was a triage el incan The Adrorate of Commercial Berlproelty With f'anada rails for a Million.

New Yokk, May 1. Erastus Wiman, the advocate of commercial reciprocity with Canada, promoter of numerous projects of more or less financial success and a prominent member of the New York chamber of commerce, the New York board of trade and many other business organizations, has joined his wife in making an assignment for the benefit of creditors. The amount of the liabilities and assets are not known, but it is estimated that the liabilities will amount to at least and may exceed that sum. The only available assets are believed to consist of some land on Staten Island that is held in his wife's name. It is stated that at the time of Wl-man's retirement from the firm of E.

G. Dun Sc, Co. he was indebted to the concern to the extent of but that since that time he had secured the firm. The causes of the trouble are not known beyond the statement that his extensive ventures and the stringency of money has had a disastrous effect NOT COMPLETE. Tbe Missouri and Kansas Buildings at the Great Fair Not Yet Finished.

Chicago, May 1. The world's fair will open in a sea of mud, but at the Missouri building there will be a feast of oratory, a flow of music and a bower of roses. The Missouri building is not yet complete. The Kansas building is yet far from having the finishing touches. In the Missouri building the carpets are not laid because of the mud, and the exhibits are not placed because thf wnwU Ann -nit lnii! Tii raini.

tion affects only the rooms. In the main I corridor the floor is tiled and just to the right of the large entrance a temporary platform has been erected for the orators of the day, when the building will be formerly dedicated. In the Kansas building the workmen are almost lost in the maze of exhibits that are scattered about the place and not given places. Gov. Click said this afternoon that he would not advise Kansans to come to the fair for at least three weeks if they cared to see their building in any sort of order, There is no heat in the building save in Secretary Tom Allen's private room.

TO EVADE TAXES. Two Big Companies at Pueblo, CoL, Seeking Separation from the City. Pueblo, CoL, May 1. This morning the Colorado Fuel A Iron Co. and the Colorado Coal Iron Development by their attorneys.

Waldron De-vine, filed petitions in the county court of Pueblo county praying a decree detaching from the city of Bessemer, one of the suburbs of Pueblo, where the immense steel and iron works of the first-named company, and Lake Min-neque, the largest artificial lake in Colorado, which is owned by the development company, are located. The petitioners maintain that neither of them derive any benefit from being attached to the city, as each company has its own private fire department and special police force. Judge Mitchell has set the case for hearing on June 1. Hon. A.

W. Lennard, city attorney of Ues- semer, states that the municipality will contest the matter, as it is seemingly a scheme by the companies to evade pay ment of city taxes, amounting to about $3,500 yearly. SEVERE STORM. Wind Blows Over Frtnco Edward Island Fishermen lu Dancer. Halifax, X.

May 1. A terrible storm swept over Prince Edward island. The sehoouer Annabel is a wreck, and the Eising Dawn is ashore at Caraboo. The wind blew 40 miles an hour. It was bitterly cold, with heavy snow and hail.

A large number of lobster men were blown out to sea and undoubtedly perished. Four boats were blown out to sea from Canoe Cave and six boats and their crews from Black Point Four men were picked up by a tug off Point Prim. Two men, named llowatt and Johnston, of Crapaud. were blown off in their little cockleshell and had a miraculous escape from drowning. They were rccued.

after terrible exposure, in an unconscious condition. FIVE TORNADO VICTIMS. Pswirsk. I. VUlted With Fatal Resalt to Five Feruas.

Posc.v, I. May 1. Yesterday afternoon a tornado visited this citw and live people were killed, as follow: Jack Keithley, wife and two children; Charles Jackson, of Kansas, wbo waa visiting the Ketthleys. Two Keithley children were injured. Keithlev lived in a house on Blevins' ranch, eleven miles south of Ponca.

The house waa completely demolished. E. L. Harper, the Fidelity bank wrtcker, has been released from Um OtUo ptaitentiarr. Women's building Propagating homo.

3.W Pumping station laJM Livo stock exhibit bu.ldlng Vi9 2 Filters Fencing 26,114 Water and sewer pips and laying same 293,76) Water tank for locomotive and railroad materia) 173 863 Perron and trIn Railway terminal station Bridges Grand fountains 9 Pumping works, dty of gxi.ooo Choral hall 86,743 Anthropological building 8.M6 Installing tools Fire and police houses. 7.8l3 Police station. Hde park. 47,569 Fire hydrants Fire and police alarm system 19 ut3 Hose snd hose reels 73,305 Statue of Columbus Statue of Ben amin Fraaktra Statue of tbe Sculpture mcd-ls and statuarr, 159,390 Piers and breakwaters Accounting building 31,29) Finishing terraces and interior docking 197.971 Sewerage cleansing works Sewerage ejectors Gtf.23 Ejector pits and stop gates 2Ki Itoodvays and sidewalks. 193.

OW) Roadway drainage I t.fJt Warehouse lor packing eases 5.64 Rent of land Seats and band stands 21.700 Rubber covered wire and conductors. T-SW Electric i.iXt Electric light plant 4e.2Ul Arc HjliU ml phone circuits. Board of architects 134.050 Garbage crematory 2,341 Children's bui ding 2J.218 Shoe and leather building 89.4U Boiler plant 184,191 Music hall, Casino and Peristyle 342 3 OU plant .7:. ...7. U6i Saw mill 2I.7J1 Unifo: for guards Co'ora.

1e nl obelisk 9J.9IJ Elevation of Illinois Central aryxw Temporary viaducts 2,600 Fire boat T.0J0 Monastery La Rablda 2 Publlo Comfort building 2483 Launches 116.5 Runways and traveling cranes 138.5.J0 Machinery, belting and shaftlcg. 8S.5U0 lM.il Entrances and ticket tooths Coloring and decorating. Total There are something like still due on those buildings, raising the total to The moner to pay these glgantie drafts have come from the following sources: Capital stock I 5,533,760 City of Chicago Proceeds of appro priation Souvenir colts, deposits on account ot Special souvenir coin fund Six pr cent debenture bonds, due January 1, 141 Gate receipts S34.KJ Miscellaneous receipts 87,671 Deposits in escrow 36s.t3i Total Foreign nations have appropriated and ex pended $7u0 for securing a representation of their countries at tee exposition. Tbe amount ot money appropriated by the various states to erect buildings and make spe ll nl exhibits is as follows: Arizona 30.010 Alabama Arkansas 1 California Colorado liVJ De. aware 10,00) Florida lOf.uuO Georgia 1J0, v) Idaho 0, md Illinois 8W.0O Indiana Iowa tO.O.0 Kansas Maine Massachusetts 7VJ Michigan lOnuu) Missouri IW.1O1 Montana 5J.0 0 Nebraska o.oi New Hampshire New Jersey nu.UtO New York IW.UOI New Mexioo North Carolina North Dakota Ohio luu, Oregon Rhode Islaud i.0j0 Texas 1 Vermont IVnW Wa-hington WUeouam 8, Wyoraiug 0 Total 8 It is estimated that private ta tivtfiuiU and eorforattooa that have obtained concetsioas for special butdlnga and exnlbita have la-vested on their on account.

According to the above llgurea. then, the exposition when it opens will represent aa actual total expenditure exclusive of th federal building and txbibit, of juO. Tbe Koverntncnitxaibit will run tha grand total to about Xlante Palmer Sue for Divorce. Xf.w Yokk, May 1. Minnie Palmer, the actress, has bejrun action against her husband, John Kogers.

well known as "Yours Merrily," for divorce. The papers in the suit were served upon him several days ago in Taylor's hotel, Jersey City. Edwin Booth Wen. Nkw York, May 1. Edwin Booth'a condition late last eight took a sudden and decided change for the worse, and his death is now only a question of hours.

At 1 a. m. Dr. Sinclair Smith abandoned all hopes of Mr. Booth's i ovary.

THE PENSION ROLLS. An Attempt Made to Eliminate Alleged Fraudulent BeneSeisvrisw. WisanrGTOsr, April 27. The acting commissioner of pensions, Mr. D.

Murphy, has transferrr about fifty clerks who have heretofore been employed oa what is known aa statistical work, bat which so far as he can see is of no value to the office, to current work in order to facilitate the bringing np of tha business to date. Mr. Murphy is of the opinion that among the 858.000 pensioners on the rolls of the bureau there are many fraudulent cases and with a view to purging the lists of such aacan be reached, he has issued an order to special examiners in the field directing them to use all diligence in searching out such cases as require the attention of the bureau. The order is in part as follows: The examiners are instructed to use extreme caution and wise discrimination, as it is not tte intention to disturb any just allowance of Nor is it intended that special examiners should be made parties to petty quarrels aa4 spite work ol unfrienoiv neighbor. In addition to makinr inquiry of those with whom tbe special examiner comes in contact, while ensured in the examination ot claims.

It Is believed' that postmasters, especially in rural districts, may be relied spoa to furnish accurate information. In tbe larger towns and cities information may be sought from the real veterans of the war, who believe that pension roll should be a roil ot honor, members of council, aldermen, assessors and such other persons bo ma be found to possess information tn their various neighbor, hoods. But all statements so obtained should be corroborated before the matter is reported to the bureau. IN VIOLATION OF LAW. The Becent Shipment of Texas Cattle Lyon County.

VA9HEfGTO April 27. The department of agriculture has been apprised of the fact that some cattle had besm shipped to Lyon county, frooa Pecos county, and also that tbe farmers of Lyon county serionaly objected to the unloading of the cattle for the reason that the cattle are likely to spread Texas fever in the locality. It was also stated that the cattle were owued by Joel Baker, of Saline county. Mo. It waa stated at the department of agriculture that no permit had beem asked for by Baker to move cattle from Pecos county to Kansas, and it waa also stated that had any one asked form permit it would have been refused, as it was looked upon as very dangerous to move cattle from Pecos county to Kansas, as former experience has clearly demonstrated.

It was decided tods-tail Albert Devan, of Kansas City, sc look into the matter and the depsrV stent will act on his report Foaad a Maetodosi'a TosMSw BxARDsrowjf. Ill, April 27. Walls working near a deep cut known ss Lost creek, near Blttff Springs, about fbsr miles from this city, Edward Miller discovered four immense teeth buried about 15 feet below the general surface. Two of these teeth measured 4 by ft inches on the face, and the other two 4 inches crosswise and inches in length. Other immense bones were found near the teeth, but they were so far decayed that they could not be handled.

It is believed that these teeth I aaolsrs of an nnnanally large msstodasv 1 9mKmr jinrfimllna wil?.