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The Saline County journal., 1878-07-25


awake to the accommodation Of their guests,
have decided to run their 'buss between the
Cuba cigar store, corner Of Iron and Santa Fe
avenues. between l2:3O and l:3O P. u. each day.
This will be OF great convenience to the trsv-
cling public as well IS the boariers at the Pa
cific House.
Mr.. 5. Grachwohl, Of Mount Pleasant Iowa.
arrived on Friday last and took charge OF the
Baltimore Clothing House, in Salina. Mr..
Grachwohl has long been connected with the
clothing business with J. Helman & Co. In
other places and his experience and busine s
abilities have recommened him to this firm -
the person to manage their large business here.
The Kansas City Mail ays that Superisscn-
dent Oakes. Of the X. Pl road, appreciating
the low prices Of wheat has reduced the tarifi
on that cereal from al stations on his road,
thereby greatly assisting dealers TO move the
vast crop on his road. We hope the Mail Is
not misinformed, Is Salina will draw pretty
heavily on the capacity Of the read this year.
Henry Gilman has been prospecting for coal
In the blum. on his farm, on the east side OF
the smoky Hill river. He found one vein .
lew inches thick. some specimens Of which
burned very well. but hs has been drilling
deeper. hoping to lind larger vein Of better
quality. Expesienced coal miners have ex-
smined the surrounding. and specimens from
the blufI, and coondently assure Nr. Oltman
that the coal b thess. Amoag osher indsca-
ions b aow q dazk eosossd, oily water ffoa
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-02-15
TESTING THE WIRES.

About q week ago a man called at the residence of
Mrs. B. H. Williamson at No. 1852 West Thirty fourth
street. saying that he employed by the American
District Telegraph Company and had been ordered TO
examine the wires connecting that house with one
OF the company's stations. The occupants OF the
house allowed him to enter II for the purpose
Of testing the wires. He examined the signal ap-
paratus carefully and said that he had discovered a
broken wire, whioh he had repaired aftor which he
lott the house. Some slime after his departure
II was found that valuable gold watch.
two gold rings. pair OF earrings, q pair
Of opera glasses and several other articles OF
jeweyy had been stolen. They had been left
In the where the was examining the lnstru-
mont and suspicion thereupon pointed to him as the
thici rho telegraph company were promptly COM
unicated WITH and then II was ascertained that
they mad not authorized any 10 examine the
wires there. Sergeant Kealy was informed
Of the robbery, and the thief was de-
scribed as being about tnirty-dve years old,
i've feet inches In height having curly hair and
a full beard. Detective Ferris detailed by The
sergeant TO investigate the case and possible arrest
the offender. Several cews were closely followed by
the detective, but without success. Detective Ferris,
while walking up Broadway last evening" no.
tced among the crowd IN front oil the ST.
Nicholas Hotel man answering the description OF
the ono for whom he was looking. He shadowed
him for Time ard noticed that no was closely watch
ing the Office OF the superintendent OF the American
District Company Becoming satisfied that he had
the rgnt man, Ferris tapped him ON the shoulder and
informed him that he was prisoner. He was
taken TO Police Headquarters, where no gave his
nnme s. H. Cornell, but refused to say where he
lived Mrs. Williamson was telcgraphed for. and on
her arrival. she positively identified the prisoner.
Cornell was thereupon locked up aud VIII DO ar
ragned ut court to-day. IL is believed by the police
that several other robberes havo been perperated IN
o similar manner by tho prisoner.
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ST. PATRICK'S DAY PARADE.

The Convention OF Irish societies met last evening
pursuant to call at Hibernian Hall, No. rs Prince
street, to make arrangements tor the celebration OF
ST. Patrick's Day. 1t was the first meeting held this
year for that purpose, but there strong repre-
sentation present from the forty.two divisions
oil the Ancient Order of Hibernans. The other
socicties-the Father Matthew ana church
ganiza hons-were very poorly represented, del.
egales from but two Of them presenting
their credentials. When the roll bad been called Mr..
E. l. Carey offered a resolution that the convention
celebrate the centennial anniversary Of Robert EN-
NETS birthday, which occurs the Atm Of March, by
appointing committee procure the Cooper Insti-
tuts and engage prominent to lecture there
OH that evening the lie and times Of that patriot,
the Irish societies u attend in body. This motion
a. hrst carried, but aiterward reconsid-
cred the motion OF certain gentlemen. who
insisted that they came to Hibernlan Hall last
evening to discuss the subject Of paradng
81 Patrick's Day ind nothing else Mr.. Cassery
moved that tho Irish s0cietes celebrate ST. Patrcks
motion was voclierousy seconded from three or tour
Shni%"n annoSnoea that b. aaa 's somna
nioatton from Father McAeer IN reference
10 that subject. which no would IKE 70 read.
Aieer, Heury McGratn, Terence Driscol, Patrick
Nu,iey and William Mulry, delega,ss 10 the Con-
vention IRON st. Columba's r. G. T. A. B. society.
" was the effect thut while Tor good and
sufficient reasons the society had concluded 10
dispense with the parade on next 81 Pat
ricks Day, yet sucn was their respect for the
that they desired to be represented al IT,
II concluded by stating tnat in OF ihe present
stringency OF the times many thousands of dollars
could aud ought to be saved for more patriotic and
CHRISTIAN purposes. great many OF their people
were wanting the necessares OF liie aud II seeneu to
be money at such time as this to spend II for
bands OF music The ommuncatIo on Tell dead however,
the mblage and the motion 10 parade remained
intact his matter being disposed Of q Mr. Malion
made a motion that conmittee OF ten be appointed
ntesaae tho accounts Of the secretary and treas
urer oil the Convention Tor the past three years
SO cretary and treasurer to report at the meet.
ing. Certain suggestions were then made so as to
diminish the EXPENSES OF the parade; to have one
band four i've divisions. each division 10 pay
its pro rata portion of the expense This matter
also laid over and the meeting adjourned till next
Wednesday evening.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-02-15
DARTMOUTH COLLEGE ALUMNI

The fourteenth annual dinner Of the Dartmouth
College Alumni Association was held last nigut al
Delmonico's Before the dinner q business meeting
was held aud the following officers elected for the en-
SUNG year :--President, Professor John Ordro.
naux. 80; Vice Presidents, ). wyman Jones, '4i,
DR.. william NJ Chamberlain and Row. William j.
Tucker, D. D., 81; Secretary, General Charles
H. Carleton, '57 Corresponding score
tary, Joseph W. Howe, '56 Treasurer. Grosve-
nor 8. Hubbard, ,62; Executive Committee
John b. Benton, l9 John s. washburn, '53; Nathan
fol L. Clements 49, Jonathan Marshall 80; PROBES.
sor Albert 5. Blckmore. go, Rev. John q. febbe,ts
Jr, I'll, and Lott U. CLARK, Jr., 10. Amona those
present at the dinner Messrs. Everett Wheeler
Amos Tuck, Rev. s. o. Bartlett, President OF Dart.
mouth College; Alexander X. Piumiey, ~; Professor
o. p. HubbAld Daniel Lancaster, ~; John F. Elmer.
son, '25 SURGEON II. NJ. Wells, United States Navy
George W. Carlton, Charles II. Woodbury.. Frank Los.
lie, h. NJ. rwomoiy, Dr. X. O. Mason, George X. Bos.
sell, Mayor I. D. Dewey, Hiram Hitchcock, Benjamin
s. Church, Rev. Jonn Y. Pingry and Others
Remarks were made by cx-Presdent Kimbali. ex.
President Bartlett, Rev. W. J. Tucker, Mr.. Amos
Tuck, Mr.. Everett Y. Wheeler, Mr.. Horace q. Psr-
kinA PrssidsnI Ordronsux aud PROFESSOR Hnhbssd.
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dungeon for two weeks; the stretcher began unoeP
Mr. walker; the witness approved Of
NEVER HEARD or IT.
kev. Mr. Rogers the moral instructor, tcstinea tnas
he had constant communIon and conversation WIN
the prisoners aud never heard them complain Of any
cruelty.
Mr. Charles Riley heard Or. Phillips toll the county
physician. when he came 20 mako post mortem OF
Shocks, that ho had been undergoing pun :shmenl.
Mr. W. Budi Deacon, member OF the Legislature.
tcstned that oincia VISITOR he had not been al
lowed 10 speak TO the Keeper Mott construed
the law TO mean that no person was to be permitted 70
speak 10 prisoners. hut to them. He was cross
examined by Mr. Mott wnen an exciting scene &C.
CURED. Mr.. Deacon made sharp resles " the ques-
tiops and the audience appIsudcd every Tine ne
chairman coula not restore order and the committee
then concuded close the investigation. They will
probably report In a few days
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-02-15
UNION LEAGUE CLUB.


THE MEMORY OF THEODORE ROOSEVELT HON.
oRED AT ITS MEETING LAST EVENING.
Az the meeting OF the Union League Club last night
Mr. George c. Ward the recently elected President OF
the club, inaugurated. In his address Mr.. Ward
spoke regard 10 the past history OF the clue and
the work That It had done. He also referred 10 she
silver question. expressing views IN favor Of an bon
est currency. The club NEXT voted to give the usual
iades' reception on "Wednesday, the 9Th INST Some
other :. routine business was transacted, The
display Of pictures was arranged ana several new
members we're elected. letter was read from Mr..
William e. Dodge, Jr~ giving sketch Of Mr. Theo-
dore Rooseve's public services and his character az
private gentleman. Mr.. Choate then spoke concern
ing Tho death OF Mr. Roosevelt, whom he had known
intimately for long time, concluded by propos-
ing the following minute 10 be entered upon the rec
Ords oil the clubs
viii rs % hi Unit. Che ssx
late associate aud vice president Theodore Roosevelt
and as ali times one Of is most faithful and devoted mem
@ s sss A's days wh" .a%ss n
as we'll loyalty leading and ali
ss a psads Ts
az very ouss. as dangerous ana desperate 'trug
y ~ successful prosecution the best efforts q
shs s is' ass
spirit In later years and down to the very day Of
ss.issa asssasS pats .PIs. I.se.iaE .ssoa.Iy
better politics HIS life stirring to the
of wealth. OF culture and Of leisure this community
TO more active participation 10 public affairs as an
be 1t thus that he believed ana acted
His and wise judgment counsel and his vigorous
executive ability contributed largely to the of
public enterprise in which he took part For
gave up to the conduct OF public and private
charities and other institutions OF benevoence his
thoughts his time and his money; but, better
thmn all these, his inspiring personal presence by
which he animated and vased whatsoever he touched his
manly character his absolute unsehsnaess his wisdom and
courage. and hts gentle presence endoared him all
take last farewell OF him with aud deep
regret.
Resolved That out Of genuine respect for his
the fore going minute be entered upon The records
club and that copy be transmitted by the president to
Mr.. Roosevets family.
After tho minute and resolution were offered Mr..
John Jay aud Mr. jackson s. Schultz spoke in favor
OF their adoption, making remarks eulogstic Of Mr.
Roosevelt The minute aud resolution we're then
unanimously adopted, and IL decided to prepare
pamphlet embodying with Thorn the remarks Of Mr.
Choate, MIR. Jay and Mr.. Schultz. The meeting then
adjourned.
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THE PETERS MALPRACTICE.

The court room on oe corner Of Bushwick avenue
and Stage street, Williamsburg, was comfortably nlIed
by last evening eager to hear tho details
Of the malpractice which caused tho death OF Mrs.
Augusta Peters on Sunday last at No. G3 Dolmonico
place Coroncrs Nolan and Sims occupied tho bench,
napked by Assistant District Attorney John
Oakley behalf OF tue people, while Colonel
Charles .. Spencer appeared among the counsel
present 10 protect the interest OF his client Az about
twenty minutes past eight o'clock Captain Riley en-
tered the room, accompanied by the portly madame
who vas perfectly coo aud received The embraces OF
her daughter. When she had taken her seat The
husband oil deceased was called 10 the stand and he
Do ted ont the prisoner, MRS Eckert, As the woman
who had been attending his WIFE He gave descrip-
ton OF the maIp ractice as told him by his vile. He
has been under arrest himself and seemed AFRAID oil
uniting hi msel aud nearly tho whole session oil
thenqucst was spent the endeavor TO extract the
nor ma ton he vas known TO possess from hm-in.
formation be mad already FURNISHED the Coroner aud
on which the arrest OF Mrs. Eckort was made. Cor
oner Nolan will continue The investigation.
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JERSEYS JUSTICE.
THE STATE PRISON INVESTIGATION CON-
rINUED-sEvERAL OTHER WITNESSES EXAM

THE STATE PRISON INVESTIGATION con-
TINUED-sEvERAL OTHER WITNESSES EXAM
INED.
[BY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD
TRENTON, N. J., Feb. IA, 1878.
The State Prison investigation was resumed to-
night before large crowd OF spectators.
Robert Il. Bonney clerk OF the prison, testified that
he had seen the gag used with men In the ceutre;
never saw them lying down with this punishment
Gershom Howell was recalled. He had tried to-day a
gag and kept It in his mouth twenty-five minutes and
could have kept It twenty-five minutes longer; he
sused handKerc instead Of strap; when drawn
tightly II was painful; those which he In the
prison were more than one aud a nalf inches in
depth; the one he used was two inches deep and
mado OF wood instead Of leather he did not consider
the stretcher very severe Tor fifteen or twenty MN
utcs; he tried it to-day for five minutes; he could
have stood It twonty i've minutes without trouble,
but when pulled up that the ieot did not help sup
port the body IT was severe; the severity depends
upon tho judgment Of tho one nflictng this punish
mcnt
Peter wilkes testified he had never been employed
In the State Prison. but thought he knew more than
any of them, as no had had handouts ana gag
made, Of which he and NJ. Howell made mutual
trial he showed gag, which Keeper MOL saw w was
} insisted IL WIS the same aud described his Keen
suffering IRON trial Of minute aud half with the
stretcner and also with tue gag.
THE USED oS sNOOKs
A. X. Perry. marshal Of the prison, was called aud
showed The one used on SHOCKS. IL was OF medium
sizc He showed also the largest, which lie SAID he
frequently found too small; Swapping IL tightly was
rolleL l, was not punishment at all
DIR. John Wooivert0u testified that burning with
alcohol on the naked body noe medical lest he
never used IT, In testing whether person was sham
ming he never saw tho stretcher, though ne was a
physician At the prison previous to Keeper Motps In
cumbency. 49,
Or. John L. Taylor testified that he had been tne
nj IN n
time: tho geon aud bread aud water diet were
then used; sometimes prisoners were Kept In ths
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opsEou1Es At CHICAGO.

CHICAGO, ILL.,, Feb. IA, 1878
In the Roman Catholic Cathedral OF the Holy Name
this morning most impressive ceremonies In honor Of
the deceased Ponur took place. Over four thousand
people were inside the edhce aud many outside ncud
ing the Second regiment, which paraded from the
ory to the cathedral there awaited the conclusion
of the ceremonies hundred city clergymen were
present. The Gregorian requiem mass was sung by
The choir Rev. DR.. y. J. RiordaD, Chancellor OF the
diocese, preached the eulogy. Rev. Father Bowling
oflciated as master OF services, Rev DR.. McGovern
and Father Filling az deacons, ana Father Butler as
celebrant.
Az all the other Catholic churches 10 the city
requiem high mass was chanted. Special services
were held the jesuit Church, and belts toled
Mt intervals from three O'Clock.
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poNT1F1cAL MASS IN QUEBEC.

QUEBEC, Fob. IA, 1878.
very imposing requiem mass Ia being celebrated
this morning in the Basca for the lato PontiT The
building crowded, almost all of the members OF
the Legislature beng present Most OF tho Roman
Catholic stores were closed.
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MEMORIAL. SERVICES IN BOSTON.

To-day the Roman Catholics OF Boston gave expires.
sion to their Tor loss the Churon OF the
lnau who thirty years. directed its doctfinaI
course and shaped It's policy The demonstration was
calculated to impress she spectator with the deep
seated feeling OF reverence which pervades the
Church this city ana throughout the
archdiocese Owing to the absence Of the Archbishop
In Baltimore last week the memorial services
postponed until to-day. Tue clergy OF the diocese
and tho sufragan bishops oil the archblshopric
invited to participate In the exercises. Over two
hundred priests and Two bishops were present About
nine O'Clock the main entrance Of the spacious
ten O'clock the hour appointed for the opening OF the
ceremonies fully sevcn thousand people present.
An i'm mense cataiaque erected the mlhn plat
form OF the sanctuary surrounded by candle.
sticks bearing large lunches OF lighted tapers. On
the top OF the empty casket stood model Of the
draped in black, here and there relieved
with white bands or folds OF drapery. The back
ground Of the altar also heavily draped
Ing. About fifteen minutes past ton O'Clock the
ciier, with two hurdsrart or bearers OF incense ap
at the head OF ong procession OF clergy and
attendants on The Archbishop and bishops who were
to perform the solemn services. His Grace the Most
Rev. Arcn celebrant assisted by the Vicar
General Rev. P. II. Lyndon deacon OF the mass Rev.
William Daley, OF Haverh,Ilj sub deacon, Rev. W. J.
j. Denver; deacons OF honor, Rev. Thomas Shanahan,
Rev. Mr.. Supple; master OF ceremonies, Rev.
Theodore A.. Metoalf. chancellor oil the archdiocese.
OF Hartford, and HendrIcken OF with their
attendant prestx Tho choirs-the regular church
choir and the sanctuary choirrond some Of the
most solemn music that can be found IN the sacred
repertoire AT the close OF the mass Rev. J. Z. Bod
fsh delivered very spirited euiogy the lie and
labors Of the dead Pontif.
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srRvrors IN pH1LApELpH1A.

PHILADELPHIA, Eco IA, 1878.
Tho memorial services relative the death OF Pope
Plus TX were continued to-day In number OF the
Catholic churches this city and were attended By
large aumbers Of people.
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IN BROOKLYN.

solemn high of requiem will be celebrated at
tho Cathedral Jay street, in Brooklyn, on Tuesday
morning repose Of the soul OF Pope Plus
TX. Right Rev. Bishop Loughiin will celebrate the
mass and Right Rev. Bishop Snanahan OF the diocese
OF Harrisburg, Pa, will preach upon the OCCASION At
subsequent day the priests Of the various parishes
OF the brooklyn diocese will appoint time Tor the
celebration OF low for the POpo, OF which the
people will be duly notified.
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THE DEAD PoNTIFF.
MOURNING SERVICES FOR HIM IN JERSEY
CITY, NEWARK AND ELsEwHERE

MOURNING SERVICES FOR HIM IN JERSEY
CITY, NEwAnK AND ELSEWHERE.
A solemn requiem for the repose Of the soul
OF the Pope celebrated yesterday In ST Jo-
sephs Church, Jersey City. OF which the Right Rev.
Mgr. Seton, Prothonotary Apostolic. is pastor Not
only was the sanctuary heavily draped. but also the
gallery OF the choir. Tho catafaique was
placed Ia centre aisle ana surrounded by
wax lights. Al the end the altar was large
picture of Plus TX In the act Of Blessing the
On rhe loot OF the ca.stalqus was unique noral
emblem Of white and purple roses and buds, repre-
senting the Pope's tiara, and standing two feet IL
height, surmounted by cross of violets, inchea
in height. Underneath the following inscrip.
tion:-''Pio Mono, Pho Magno. PontiAci Optimo
Maxine, Robertus Seton, Protonotarius Apos-
tohcus Devotus Numini majestique ejua OBJ
siquentissimi animi ergo Lugens merens
posut" The ceiebrant Of the was
Mgr. Seton; deacon, Father Mendi; sub-dsacon,
Father Glennon. The other priests present were
Father Hennesscy, 81 ST Patrick's Father MareohaI
s. j.. Father Esser aud Father O'Reilly. A select
choir under the leadership oil Professor Darmsadt was
engaged for the occasion. The absolution was pro-
impressive sermon the HE Of Plus TX. He rected
several incidents in the life Of tho Ponti6
that came within his own observation, espe-
cialiy his last audience with the Pope. when the
Holy Father placed his hands on his head and told
him TO 60 forth and bear his blessing TO the great
American people. $50, my friends said tho Monsig
nor, III pastor OF shs congregation give you that
blessing, II curious fact that alter the Pores
visit TO this country he considered those only Amer
cans who resided In the Northern continent, the
others among whom he laboreu were Braz,lians and
the American bishops alluds 70 their people tho
"Mag0i Americana"
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IN NEWARK.

st. Patrck's Cathedral, Newark, was filled yester.
day forenoon the occasion OF the solemn requiem
for the repose OF the soul OF the departed Pont
About sixty Catholic clergymen participated Tho
terror of the sacred edhce draped and iestooned
with mourning, and tho sanctuary wore especially
grave and solemn appearance. The triple
abounded on the hanging drapery Before tho
altar OF the virgin stood two papa banners draped
in mourning. Tho oatafalque covered with
its head burned number Of tapers in two, elegant
golden standards, while either side three
large candles A triple crown OF mmortelles. sur
mounted by cross and bearing the face the
Pius TX, and small pillow OF exquisite Gala lilies
and roses we're the only flowers observable. The
dates ''1846' and ''1S78" were conspicuous the
pillow.
Soon after ten O'Clock the mass began, tho clergy
having meanwhie taken up their places at the altar.
Bishep G0rrigan acted as celebrant, with Very Rev.
G. IL. D0ane, v. g. assistant priest Father d. ochne-
der nrst deacon of honor; Rev. John Kelly, second
deacon OF honor; Rev. ~ J. brennan, deacon OF the
mass; Rev. Father Sheppard, sub-descon, ana Rev.
Father Flynn, master OF ceremonies. Inc music was
in perfect keeping with the solemny OF the occasion,
entirely Grcgorian chants the choristers beng men
ana boys only. 40
THE PANEGyRIC.
The mass concluded Vicar General Doane assembled
the pulpit and delivered feeling aud eloquent tribute
10 the memory and character of the departed Pope.
He briefly reviewed the life Of Pius and said that no
first celebrated mass 10 the chapel OF an asy un Tor
poor children, at air altar wnere he Gather Doaue)
mad knet in prayer Plus defended two dogmas,
held councils of the Church. resore ed two hierarohos
bishops amt did everything that was ever done boiore
him that Pope could DO.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1878-09-11

one morning while drawing his llttle
Wagon by tho assessor Of internal
revenues, The assessor who knew
him well and was a pleasant man said t
''George, ! guess | must tax your
little wagon" George looked w IN
q bewildered slate Of mind, but soon
thinking something bad was going
happen began to cry, The assessor
ouehed with sympathy gave him q
few pennies TO console him, AT this
George smiled and said I II have got
q little sled at home ! wOnld like TO
have that taxed too
The case Of John J. PLalr who Is
In Windsor prison under sentence Of
death,aud whose reprieye expires next
April, Il beginning to again excite
more than usual Interest. Upon as
sembliog Of the Legislature In October
an application will 10 made by Phalr
through able counsel, Tor q new lnal,
on the ground Of newly discovered
evidence,
"A whirlwlnd struck Allard bros
mill yard at sleohanicsvlllc, (Mt Holly
tho other day, and destroyed from
5000 to 10000 feet OF lumber Whole
pilcs OF boards were lifted up and
carried Of, some being dashed through
the side OF a house ncor by, and others
taken straight up Into the air ont OF
sight,