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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-03-08

then asked how many Indians had been whipped.
Captain Jack said none. He thought white man no
try to kill Indian lay on back and IRE in air Whit
tie said he counted between forty.two and forty
three bucks present at the talk, which Will verify
their statement. as that Is about the number the
settlers thought were In the fight
telegraphic despatch was received yesterday
rom secretary Delano stating that Judge Rose
borough, OF Yreka, had been appointed on the CON-
mission. There are fears. however, entertained
here that, as the Judge is now on Circuit he will be
unable to come. His presence would certainly be
OF material benefit as the Indians have confidence
In him and would believe any promise he made.
At present there Is no man on the Commission in
whom they have confidence.
BOB wEITTLE's REPORT.
The Peace Commission met this morning and
heard Whites report. The squaws Matilda and
Artena and the MOdoc Indian Dave were present.
Mr.. Whittle stated that when he got within mile
and half he saw some mounted Indians
riding along the crest OF HILL I then saw about
twenty Indians on foot. who stopped when 100
yards distant. got Off my horse, and Long Jim
and Steamboat Frank came up and shook hands
with them. They then laid down their guns, and
the rest of the Indians ON foot then came up and
shook hands with them. Captain Jack then rode
up with his party, dismounted and shook hands
John schonchin on the left and the Curly Headed
Doctor on the right. told them what Mr.. Meacham
had said about his trying to get them that land on
Lost River, and also that he was away when they
were put on the reservation. and was not respOn-
Sible tor their treatment when there.
CAPTAIN JACK REMEMBERED
his meeting with Jesse Applegate and Judge Rose
borough and their talk about the Lost River land.
then told them about the other Commissioners
and they said they we're glad they had come as
they wanted to talk. They said they were willing
to meet on the Platte, about twenty-one miles dis
tant nom Van Bremer's, and have talk on Tues
day at noon They would all come, as they all
wanted to hear what the Commissioners had to say.
They wanted to talk to their friends, Fairchild
Steele or Roseborough; did not know these Com
mssiOners whether their hearts were good.
Wanted especially to see Fairchild.
DAVE GETS VIEW OF THE COMMISSION
The squaw Matilda then pointed out to the In
dian Dave who the Commissioners were, and he
went back to-day, bearing the instructions that
Whittle and the two squaws would come
to see them tomorrow and have talk and make
for the grand meeting.
AFRAID OF THE PRESS
Mr.. Meacham and the Commissioners appear to
be throwing every obstruction in the way of pub
lie investigation OF this matter, and ordered Whit
tie and Falrchild on no account to allow any re-
porters to go with them This Is not the first at
tempt that has been made to prevent the press
from obtaining direct information, as we were ex-
Guided from the examination or the squaw Matilda
after her return from the first visit to the lava
BEDS
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-03-08
A WOMAN ROASTED ALIVE.
BALTIMORE. Marc

BALTIMORE, March I, 1873.
A frghtful scene occurred about nine O'Clock this
morning at % North Eutaw street. caused by the
careless use of coal oil. colored woman cru.
peyed at the boarding house Of Mrs Duva poured
coal oil In the stove to have the fire burn
more brfsky, and in an instant the
oil can exploded. The unfortunate woman
was enveloped in flames. She rushed from the
house into the street literally pillar of fire. the
names mounting far above her head. Her screams
were beard for several squares. In short tine
several hundred persons were attracted to the
spot. several gentlemen stripped or their over
quench the flames, which was not accomplished
until every particle OF clothing except a small
handful about the waist had been consumed, the
entire body being horribly roasted. The Injuries
are necessarily fatal.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-03-08
THE WEST FARMS MURDER,

Ennis Is Found Guilty OF Man laughter
and Sentenced to Fourteen Years Inn
prisonment.
The trial OF James Ennis for the alleged murder
OF his wife was resumed in the Court OF Oyer and
Terminer at White Plains, Westminster county,
yesterday when the defence called several
witnesses to testify to the previous good
character of the accused The physicians
who made post-mortem examination of
the body of the deceased were also placed on the
stand, and gave substantially the same accounts
as they testified to at the Coroner's inquest. When
and after being out an hour came into Court ask.
ing specific Information as to the law
in relation to murder in the first and
second degrees. Having been duly instructed
IN this matter by Justice Tappen the jury again re.
tired and in q short time returned with verdict
OF manslaughter in the first degree. The prisoner,
who appeared totally uncOnc erned was then SEN
fenced by the Court to fourteen years mprison.
ment at hard labor in Sing Sing Prison.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-03-08
A TERRIBLE ACCIDENT.

bKIDGEPOKT, MATCH 7, 1878,
$. Wardwell, an old resident of Bridgeport was
killed last night at Stratord by the express freight
train on the New YORK and New Haven Railroad.
Mr.. Wardwel, who lived in Stratford, had Just got
Off train at the depot IN that place, and stepped
upon the track instead OF getting Off on the plat
form side. The freight express which was passing
at the time, struck the unfortunate man, throwing
him upon the track. the whole train passing over
his legs, severing them above the knee. He lived
but q few moments after being taken I'M Mr.
Wardwcll was bookbinder, having an establish.
ment In Bridgeport, In the Standard building on
Middle street. He was seventy-6ve years OF age
and was man universally respected. His terrible
death creates profound sentiment Of regret
throughout the community
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-03-08
THE rORTIETH STREET TRAGEDY.
investigation To-day.

In the case of Charles Grum, the German who
shot himself on Thursday morning, while in his
room at 426 West Fertieth street, as heretofore
published in the HERALD, Coroner keenan, will
hold an inc uest on the body this morning at eleven
O'CLOCK, at the West Thirty-seventh street police
station. Charles Marwig, the man whose lie was
attempted by deceased, and who was leaving the
room when shot twice In the back, II able, VIII be
called TO the stand to give under oath his version
OF the occurrence The brothers OF deceased are
fully satisfied that he shot himself while his reason
was partially dethroncd.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-03-08
A FATAL FIRE IN NEVADA.

VIRGINIA CITY, March 6, 1873
A fire broke out at four O'Clock this morning
during heavy storm, which destroyed third
class hotel, lodging house and three smaller dwell
ings the inmates escaping IN their night clothes.
one man while endeavering to save his children
was badly burned. boy aged fifteen years..
named James Niles, while attempting to save q
lady, who was supposed TO De In the lodging houses
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-03-08
THE TEN DOLLAR DIVORCE CASE.
NEWARK, March 7. 1873,

NEWARK, March !, 1873.
To THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD
In your to-day's issue, under the heading OF "a
Ten Dollar Divorce" you alude to a note from d
Justice Geissele, 'per H." hereby inform You that
i never SEM nor wrote that note neither ever
spoke TO the parties; in fact that all the papers
alluded TO Mr.. ilauser made at his private resi-
dence In south orange avenue, and that had
n eitner Directly nor indirectly ANYTHING whatever
TO 40 with the affair." Respectfully,
CHARLES Il. GEISSELE.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-03-08
ANOTHER DOUBLE MURDER.
ST. LOUIS. Mo-. Ma

ST. LOUIS Mo-, March T. 1873.
widow lady, Mrs. Nancy Lanxton, and her
adopted daughter, twelve years OF age were found
dead in bed at their home in Matoon liz, yester-
day morning, with their Threats from ear to ear
A common case knife was sticking in the wound
In Mrs LanXtons throat, and her right hand grasp
ing its handle.
The bodies lay IN composed position evidently
having been arranged after death, and nicely GOV.
cred with bed. clothes. A son of Mrs. Lanxton has
been arrested on suspicion OF having committed
the murder
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-03-08
A FRIGHTFUL FALL.

TOLEDO, Ohio, March Z, 1878. ,
Two skaters, named Nicholas and Matthias Brier.
while at work on roof yesterday afternoon, wero
thrown to the ground, distance OF sixty feet, by
the breaking OF. the plank on which they wera
standing. One was instantly killed, and the other
died shortly alterward.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-03-08
ANOTHER ALLEGED MAIL RoBBER.

DAYTON, March 7, 1873.
man named Avery was arrested here to-day BY
special mail agent Mcdonald, charged with robbi ng
the Post ONCE at Candor, N. Y. He had mailbag
Keys IN ms possession, which led to his detectioQa
oncers VIII leave with him to-day for CanJor,
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1873-04-04

"THE PRAYER OF GLORIOUS" I've
have received from two sources protests
against the communication which was
published in our last issue under the
above title, and in one of them an
imperative demand, coupled with a men
ace, that we disavow and repudiate it.
In 80 far as it resembles the petition
of the Pharisee who with the pub
lican went mp into the temple to
pray, and is intended to enforce the same
rebuke against self righteousness, we
have no apology for it. IT, however, it
was it was intended to have local APP
plication, and to reflect upon any Of the
parties to the late controversy over the sub.
iect of capital punishment, all ofwhom we
regard as sincere, earnest, conscientious
men, and not Pharisecs or hypOcrites
we regret its publication. If, again,
it shall have, by it's style and manner,
outraged the sense of propriety, or
wounded the feelings, of any class of our
readers-of which we have no evidence
save the two instances named-thcy will
please accept our assurance that such u
result was not foreseeE. The utterly
abandoned and fragrant character which
one of our professionals imputes to it, is
no. so apparent to us rs to him. 1t might
be improved in tone and style, but bar
ring these defects we have heard the
similarly illustrated and rebuked from
the holy desk.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1873-04-04

Ho, YE SLEEPERs.--T Nashua Post
has flattering notice Of the new foundry
and machine shop in that place. New
and costly machinery have been recently
added to it, and the company has per-
fected for the manufactioE of farm ma
chinery, plows wagons &c. on large
scale. Thus it goes While Independ'
cnce is dreaming away her opportunities
for wealth and greatness, not only doing
nothing, but suffering the industries she
has to slip from her grasp, her neighbors
are bending their energies and combin-
ing their capital in the building up of
manufactures of various sorts. 1t
seems to us that the spirit of emulation
if nothing else ought to stimulate our
people to set in motion sweeping revi
val Of the pull lie spit and enterprise of
the community. We need closer and
more frequen, consultation upon our
needs and advantages, and above all we
need concerted effort to secure the indus
tries and enterprises to which our posi-
tion and advantages entitle us. Casual
intercourse and exchange Of views on the
street or in the stores and shops, does
not accomplish anything. Let us have
organized systematic, effort, to interest
our own capitalists in manufacturing en-
tcrprises and to draw capita from abroad.
To do this we know no agency more eff
fcctual than live Citizens Association,
held up by active, cnterprising, sagacious,
men In this organization will be the
place to discuss plans and projects, to
bring forward tangible propositions and
to excite the enthusiasm which shall
make them successful. It's mission will
be to promote every material interest OF
our city of whatever name and nature.
1t will give opportunity for that expires,
sion Of public opinion which will abate
abuses and foster reforms It's officers
will constitute the reception committee,
which will meet and welcome strangers,
contemplating settlement or investment
in our midst, furnishing them with the
information necessary to a proper ap-
probation of the inducements proffered
by our locality, and advantages for bust
ness enterprise. Men and brethren let
| us organize; let us make an effort. Now
who will move in the matter if "a Citizens
Association, similar to all those existing
| in all the live towns around us? Will not
some of our influential business men
take the initiative in this matter9
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1873-04-04
He did mean robins, he says so.
Scribner's for April

The record of "An Hour among the
Grcenbacks," in Scribners for April, is
az entertaining as story. The unnam-
ed author certainly writes from thor
ough acquaintance with his subject, and
gives, with the aid of pictures, the best
account yet published of the workings Of
the currency Department. Miss Proc
tors prcfuscly illustrated description of
Moscow and Southern RUSSIA" will be
read with peculiar interest Mt this time,
rs well as the sketch Of "An Emperor's
Vacation at Vichy." Among the illus
trated papers are an article on Americas
prima donna, Clara Louise Kellogg, with
portrait, and "An Ancient American Civ
ilization," with pictures of Peruvian an
tiquities Besides DR.. Hollands serial,
arthur Bonnicastlc," there is, by way
Of fiction, the beginning Of a very power
full story by SAKE Holm, "The Elders
Wife," u sequel to Draxy Millers Dowry;
"Martin LEAFS story" by Norman Holm;
"The Automaton- Ear" a strange romance,
by Florence McLandburgh; and The
Flea and the Professor" by Hans Chris
tian Andersen. Prof. Atwater, of Prince;
ton, ably discusses Needed Notifications
of our Currency and Banking System,
and among the poems we find some strik
ing verses by Mr.. Stedman, entitled "Hy
patia," and having reference to the wo
man lecturer of to day. From George
Macdonald there is another beautiful
translation from Novals In "Topics o.
the Times" DR.. Holland writes OF "Tht
Latin Nations" "Clean Hands" Lore
Lytton" and Party Virtue The Ole
Cabinet has Protest concerning Gaia
logues," something about expression, etc
Home and Society, Culture and Progress
Nature and Science, and Etchings, arr
perhaps more interesting than usual
The May number of Scrbner's opens
the sixth volume, and as the publisher
say, This is the time to subscribe"
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1873-04-04


THE Clayton county Journal comes to
the front again with defense of the Jus
ticc, Price Of that town. 1t complains
bitterly that tina t worthy has been very
uniustly dealt with in the criticisms up
on his action in releasing Buffalo Bill, on
an er parte examination in the middle of
the night, his brother, the lawyer, en-
cheering the affair. Now the truth is,
the main charge of knavery has been
made against the lawyer, and it is sig
nificant that the Journal has not word
to say in his defense, but attempts to
raise a fog over the wrongs, and the vir-
tues of his brother the Justice. We can
well imagine that Bill put on some of his
grand airs and completely overawed the
Elkader Dogbery, and the suppostion is
accords with his remark, as reported by
Sheriff Fair, to the effect that he would
rather have Bills $40 than take the re-
sponsbi,ity of committing him, with
such backing as he had, or appeared to
have. There has nothing been charged
against the Journals paragon of JUS
tees, except that involved in his own ad-
missions. 1t is possible that he was not
knavish, but he was beautifully duped.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1873-04-04

The Conservative hard up for point
against the BULLETIN comforts an en-
tirely impersonal article Oh the salary
grab, in our columns last week into an
"insult" to Mr.. Donnan. We presume
that Mr. Donnan is entirely competent
to guard his own honor, and that were
this not so, he would hardly choose our
neighbor of the Conservative as its Gus
todian. No doubt he appreciates at its
true estimate the championship Of
sheet which, not contenting itself with
the legitimate criticism OF political OPP
ponent, has persistently and sneakingly
malgned and villifed him on all occa-
sions, copying with avidlty all the dirty
filings against him personally, which have
appeared in the opposition papers, utter
ly dIsregardful of any claims that he
might have for courteous and fair treat.
ment, as a ncighbor and upright fellow
citizen.
Regarding this matter Of the increase
of salaries we have aimed to discuss it
from no personal standpoint, bat in
candid, though earnest style. We regard
ii as one of the most unjustitiable acts Of
legislation ever perpetrated by Congress,
and we have not hesita.ed to say, that
not only the duty, but the interest Of
those members who voted against it
should impel them to round up this ex
cellent record by refusing absolutely to
profit by the retroactive provision of the
bill If this opinion shall be construed
to imply an insult to Mr. Donnan, while
we protest against such construction, we
shall not change our opinion or modify
its expression. 1t is compliment to the
good sense of Mr.. Donnan, that he COIN
cides perfectly with this view ofjournal
istic duty, and asks no immunity from
fair and candid criticism. Before leaving
the subject we will state that when the
article was written which the Conserca-
tive CONSTITUTES into an attack upon Onr
member, we had no knowledge of what
he had done or intended to do with his
portion of the advanced pay for the last
Congress.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1873-04-04
Liberal Terms.
A Rare Chance
TO OBTAIN AN IMPROVED
Singer Sewing Machine.

Iwould respectfully announce to the inhabit-
anti of Buchanan county that have effected an
arrangement with an eastern party. whereby can
dispose of second hand Sewing Machines al prices
which enable me to offer special induceinents 10
persons having machines which do not give them
satisfaction, and which they wish TO turn IN rs
part payment toward Singer Machines, Bellev-
Ing that this announcement Will come IKE sood
turn OF Providence to many a perplexcd and
nervous mind, made SO by having tecn tiled
and tOimented, even nigh unto distraction, ny
trying to use the complicated, hard-rnnhing' $40"
and noisy machines that have been crowded upon
them by some agent, whose continued stay OF
several days or II few weeks, ana large oHereu
discounts, seemed to indicate that al last resort
they would put their machines nj price which
they could board out before the machine would
become wreck. would say that l shall Keep
constantly on hand the various styles OF singer
Machines, and invite all, whether they have Ola
machines u trade or not, to call at the Singer Of
fee next door to the bridge, South side Main ST.,
and examine the "Singer" before purchasing any
other machine. Persons wishing for maeh,hs 70
use in tailoring or light leather work. will find
the medium Singer" the best machine yetinvent-
ed, for such purposes. Heavy Manufacturing
Machines supplied at any time. inc iatest I'M,
furnished at reasonable prices. Needles, &C.:
for all machines commonly In nse COTTON ana
Linen thread, best adopted to Sewing Machine
nae, for sale In large or small quantities.: The
singer Manufacturing Cos Celebrated Silks, In
all colors and different sized spoois. ior ihmliy
sewing and shoemakcrs use. Liberal INSTRUCTIONS
given to purchasers of Singer Machines. Ma,
csines delivered In any part OF the county ana
racks furnished, free gratis for shipping machines
by rail or overland wagons, thus ayerting danger
Of breakage by moving machine from one point
to another.
sRUY Il SINGER MA CUINE,'
and thus connect yourself aoih
the "Happy Family" Of
over a Million!
8. NJ. OSGOOD, Agent.
Independence. Feb. IL. 1873. Ell
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1873-04-04

THE DEBORAH Republican gives the par
ticulars of the arrest and return to Deco
rah after chase through the South and
elsewhere of an accomplished swindler,
whose real name is Whiteman, and who
under dozen aliases, made s. tour Of
Iowa and Illinois doing" the bankers
out of sums ranging from $500 to 81 900
by his skill in penmanship. Among the
National Banks mentioned who paid for
specimens of his skill, are one at Dubuque
and the bank In this city. The rascality
was usually accomplished by raised
checks, and the bankers say that his
skill was wonderful. and his address the
perfection of GOODNESS and effrontery He
was provided also with indubitable Gro.
dentials of reliability and standing. 1t Is
fortunate that knave so accomplished
and dangerous is at last In the clutches
of the law. and sure to get his deserts
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1873-04-04

A QUESTION IN Book KEEPING Prof
Macarthur, of the Commercial College,
while reviewing large class of young
men in book keeping, gave out the prop
osition about 4 merchant sweeping out
his store in the morning, and finding in
the litter a $50 bank bill, and required
each member of the class to make the
proper entry of the transaction in his
book. When the boys had done So the
Professor passed around to examine the
entries. Coming to the son of one Of our
Germrn citizens, clear-headed but rath
er odd boy, he found the following:
Luck DR.. to Broom, $50"
The entry was the cause Of some merri-
ment, but the Professor was compelled to
confess that the right idea was there,
though rather comically expressed.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1873-04-04

LOOK Our FOR THEM-One of our
subscribers, in the southwest portion Of
Wcstburg township, detailed to us, the
other day, the suspicious movements of
a stranger who remained in the neighbour
hood about week, and then dccampcd
suddenly last Saturday night, when he
saw Indications of measures to test his
character.
He represented himself to be the son
of Mr.. Spencer, Of Spencer's Grove, and
gave as his business in the neighborhoodl
the fencing of certain quarter section
of land east of Mr.. II. BegIlow's farm
He said that the teams with the fencing
material had started from Spencers
Grove, and, while ostensibly waiting for
them he made himself thoroughly &C.
quainted with the situation of the farm
ers stock, &c, within range of two or
three miles. When at Mr. M. Mason's
he represented himself as the owner of
fine team and harness which he said he
had left with Mr.. Begilow; and upon Mr..
Mason's son starting out to ascertain the
truth OF this story he made tracks, in the
night and has not since been seen. OF
course the story of his relationship to
Mr. Spencer was all bosh He was a
man of good address, intelligent, &c, but
the farmers in the vicinity think that he
is the aUdnt courier of band of horse
thieves, and are keeping bright lookout
for the sequel to his visit
Go to the New York Store for Millin
cry Goods.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1873-04-04

A. II. Frank, of the New York Bakery,
is fitting up in fine style the building re-
Gently occupied by Stimbles Cigar Store,
and will occupy it in about two weeks,
He intends to keep first class restau
rant, (no drinks) and at the same time
carry on the bakery in all its branches.
When settled in his new place he spec
tally invites the ladies to give him 3 call.
He will hold himself in readiness to fill
all orders for fine cakes &c