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The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1879-12-05

The gcniculated limb showed deflcc-
ton Of ~ or Is degrees from right
line. A. already remarked, this de-
Election had TO be corrected by direct.
forcible pressure downward upon the
knee
With the assistance Of young sur
geon Of great physical strength, DIR.
Mack proceeded 20 apply this pressure.
The operation i one Of the most excru-
cisting that can be imagined. was
stationed at the head Of the patient, in
order 10 hold her shoulders, should she
struggle. But observed that marked
change had come over her since we cs-
tabiished her upon the table. Very
much agitated at first, she had become
perfectly calm. As she passively lay
there, her eyes directed upward with "A
fixed gaze, the cyelids heavy as if with
approaching slumber, the face tranquil,
Il was hard 70 realize that this woman
had already crossed the threshold Of an
experience of cruel pain.
I had no time, however, to give more
than thought TO her wonderful cour-
age. The harsh operation had begun.
The surgeon and his assistant were
steadily and with increasing force bear
ing down upon the rigid knee. Per-
haps the Spanish Inquisition never de-
viscd method Of inficting physical
torture more intense than that which
this woman was now undergoing, yet
not muscle Of her face quiycrcd. She
The Orangeburg democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1879-1881, 1879-07-25

AN Indiana clergyman has como TO
the point in this hour Of the nations
peril with a proposition to hang all
the eX.Confederatcs. When he re-
fleets that exit eme measures like this
would destroy o portion of HaYca'
Cabinet and relieve our foreign SER
vice Of some of its brightest orna-
men.s, we are convinced that the In
diana clergyman will modify his views
some.
The Orangeburg democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1879-1881, 1879-07-25

A Northern college has made Zach
Chandler All LIZ. d Whether this Is
most honorable to Old Zach or most
disrep1table 10 the college is ques-
tiop we do not undertake to decide.
put the act ought to make John Io-
gan ambitious for literary honors.
The Orangeburg democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1879-1881, 1879-07-25
Borie's Eprand.

b!r. Borrie says lie travelled twen-
ty-fve thousand miles for the express
purpose of dissuading Grant from be-
ing candidate in 1880, hut never
found chance to speak about it.
If Borie is u truthful man. that was
the largest and rpost pseless errand
we eyer heard of. If not, he is a
bigger liar than Eli Perkins or jim
Anderson.
The Orangeburg democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1879-1881, 1879-07-25

WE judge from the talk of Cabinet
officers in Washington and from tho
remarks of the Republican press gem
orally, that there is absolutely no
hope for the grand party in the South
except from the conllscation of illicit
whiskey by deputy marshals.
The Orangeburg democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1879-1881, 1879-07-25
THIS looks like business.

THIS looks like business. The al
manacs for 1890 are beginning TO ap-
pear. There will be seven eclipses
in the year which may be counted on
an a certainty-four of the sun, two
Of the moon, and one of the Republi-
can party.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1879-02-21
4 DESPERATE GIRL THIEF.
sliding Down nm Elevator Rope from n Finh
story TO Avoid Arrest.

At about O'Clock last evening Alfred Lis
comb. the lantor Of the Adephi flats at 203
West Fifty-second street. went to the fifth story
O: the building. where his rooms were
situated. and found his room door
partly open. As he stepped into the room. a
young girl rushed past him with bundle in her
arms He asked her what she was doing there.
whereupon she threw down the bundle and
hurr,edly made of toward the head OF the
stairway. He intercepted her flight but she
quietly turned and ran along the hall TO the
dumb waiter. he following closely be-
hind her, She attempted TO get into
the dumb waiter. and thus make her
escape; but being closely pursued by the
lanitor, She suddenly changed her purpose
and. sprineing over the bar. caught the rope
waiter The Ianitor had Just time TO catch
ycighto the girl. She. however. began sliding
down the rope at fearful rate, The jan
itor made the waiter fast and then ran
down the stairway. expecting to see the
girl dashed To pieces Rt the bottom On
reaching there be was surprised 10 see her run
ming toward the street door, lie gave chase
and caught her II couple OF blocks distant. The
OF her hands and from her fingers
ana her clothing was spa,tered with
blood. An officer arrested her, aud She WAS
There she gave the name Of Mary Smith. aged
10 years Of Foriy-segenth street. On her person
q small screwdrivcr, The screwdriyer had
been used in breaking open burenu
drawer in the lanitor's rooms. Besides
the keys We're also several pawn tickets
She was suffering with her torn hands. and
was sent in charge Of mn ofIicer 10
name OF Mary SIMMER. Detective Cottre
was, sent to see the, girl at the hos
Gllal and recog2ized her as Marguerite
the Island by Judge Sutherland for two
months tor having gained ndmittance into
the. residence Of Mrs. Elizabeth Mortimer
and stolen valuable ring. Her sentence was
made light on account Of her. age. She
was Induced to give her correct address, which
went there and found her father and brother
who are lahuring people. Aftrra search he found
in an old Jar In u closet large bunch OF false
keys and turty-nlne pawn tickets dutnR from
Frh. IS 1878, 10 Feb. H. 1879 and representing
he ir Sost n IN. nrti's M n,'rn Nv, ,.r
ARTICLES Of lnlirs' wearing apparel. The parents
ptoirsscd Ignorance OF the keys and pawn
tickets. The girl Is large fOf her age. with an
intelligent and quite pretty German face.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1879-02-21
public from time to time in order that eventu-
ally public INDIGNATION miRht force rnilroad Of

public from time to time. in order that eventu-
ally public indignation might force railroad Of
uclals To n reform OF these evils.
The President remarked upon tho usual i'm
perfection OF inspection Of freight cars. In
spectors look 70 their running gear. draw at
dangerous ladders. loose brake wheels, broken
running boards, or other things upon which
merely the life OF brakrmcn depended.
MIR. Forney described and illustrated upon the
blackboard new device introduced on the
Chicago. Burlington and Quincy Railroad
on tho draw bar tn prevent i being compressed
beyond certain point II was q thing. he
thought. which would save mems hands from
the injuries often inflicted In uncoupling and
would save springs from being broken.
Mr. HOPKINS spoke OF the poor iron cross
less work too often done by contract car build
ers, Such things enhance the dangers Of the
train men, are poor economy after all. and
make men feel that the companies employing
them care nothing for their lives. The men are
liable to Justify their lnck of care for the COM
pany's property by the company's indifference
to their welfare. and sometimes even use tho
same fact us an excuse for their " knocking
down" to indemnify them for their ill-paid,
hard. and perilous toll.
Mr.. Goldsmith objected TO tho Stafford draw
bar. that the pin was liable to lever the link out
OF place and cause the breaking OF trains and
consequent smash up.
After tho meeting one OF the gentlemen
present told n story OF n Western railroad Su-
perintendent who. whenever a man applied 70
him Tor employment as n brakeman, would
reply cordially: Certainly certainly sir. |
don't think there Is a vacancy Just at this
minute hut ait down and wait n little. We kill
new one to be called for. just rs soon as one is
| killed you shall have his place"
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1879-02-21
WHAT MAY RESULT IN BLOoDsHRD.
An Armed Posse from One County Arresting
striking Miners In Another.

PITTSBURGH, Feb. 20.-Much excitement
and uneasiness exist at Brownsville and other
towns along the Upper Monongahea. owing to
recent outbreaks and threatened violence by
striking coal miners in that vicinity. Nearly all
the coal mines have been shut down for some
time. The original cause OF the trouble was a
reduction in the price paid for digging. Within
afew days past several of the mine owners have
attempted to start up at reduced prices. with
fresh hands. but the old men have become so
violent that new men are afraid TO go TO work.
The former employees In some instances have
taken possession OF the mines. and threaten
dire vengeance on any one going to work.
On Tuesday night Sheriff Work OF Washing
ton County assembled q nosse OF deputies at
mounted and heavily armed. marched on
Brownsvlle. arriving there at 4 o'clock We'd
nesday morning The Sheriff Immediately
went In work arresting coal miners in many
cases taking them out OF bed. and a large num-
her OF the strikers were imprisoned in the Jail.
In addition to the l06 men from Beallsville, 122
from California and Greenfield were sworn in.
They joined the other party at Brownsville.
making the entire numher of deputy sheriifs $50.
They are encamped in Brownsville and West
brownsville Is in Faystte County. and what au-
thority sheriff Work has il not known. He
telegrHphed Sheriff Dean OF Fayette County. at
Union Town. yesterday, asking his help in se-
curing the arrest Of the leaders in the strike
but Dean refused 10 give ii, saying he had no
PLACED Company II Of the Tenth Regiment
under Works command. They are M Wash
lngton awaiting orders. Many miners have He'd
10 the mines. whore they have provisions
enough 10 stand quite a siege. and foars are felt
that q serious outbreak may occur at any mo-
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1879-02-21
AMELIA HOLMAN'S MONEY,
which She Did Not Retain Long Amer Hnv-
ing Displayed Il In BRrroom.

Amelia Holman. the wife OF Brook
lyn veterinary surgeon, who on September
20 last was robbed in Williamsburgh Of
81 600 appeared in the Kings County Court
Of Sessions yesterday against James Hayes
and James Kelly. two young men who
were indicted on charge OF highway robbery
in having knocked her down in the street and
stolen her money. A few days before the rob-
berry. Mrs. Holman. growing suddenly dis
trustful Of savings banks drew out her savings
OF 81 200. which. with k40O OF her daughters
money. she carried in pocket in her skirt. On
the day of the robbery she went to visit some
friends in Maspeth. Long Island. and. return
ing in the evening, stopped IN Muelter's bar
she drank three glasses OF wine. She lived
within calling distance Of .he bar
t6S tt6RS" Wine she ,o"'GG GGisHaycd pG{R,"S The rS rolf
of bills amounting to 81 600, and explained that
she was keeping 1t TO buy herself house, The
wine, she AYERS, went to her head, and she
could not control her limbs. Mueller led her to
tho door aud there she lost her consciousness,
At about O'Clock in the morning she found
herself sitting in II bake shop, She was led out
10y a young man. who II is alleged was Hayes.
and after she reached the sidewalk some one
struck her on the back Of the head. She was
knocked down md beaten, and in the struggle.
She AYERS. she felt her pocketboOk being taken
from, her pocket Kelly and Hayes were ac-
cused OF having been the thieyrs;
The defence was that Mrs Holman had been
drugged IN the barroom where she drank tho
wine and displayed her money; that Mueller
went with her. and was afterwnfd seen standing
over her on wharf on the river front. the
lying in the street with some men standing
about her. She afterwHrd went to the bakers
shop in Second street near North Eighth,
enough TO show that Kelly and Hayes stole the
81 600 and added that the proof clearly pointed
TO another person rs the real robber The jury
to Kin '"' '''''H'' ND'' u '''"u" "''A 'A''A'
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1879-02-21
THE FRENCH MNEsTY BILL.
Louis Blanc Opposing the Governments Bin
and Pleading for PIenary Amnesty.

VERSAILLES, Feb. 2O.-In the Chamber OF
Deputies to-day. on the Amnesty bill. NJ. Louis
Blanc argued that the Governments bill. by be-
slowing pardon maintained an arbitrary prin-
ciple that would exclude / 800 or 400 persons
from clemency. Amnesty. he maintained.
should be plenary. The great republic OF the
United States had at the conclusion of the civil
war. understood the true character OF amnesty.
He capitulatsd the various causes which pro-
vokcd the Commune. such rs the excitement
and privations OF the siege and the contempt
shown for the municipal liberties OF Paris. and
declared that II the Chamber refused TO grant
plenary amnesty It must expect widespread
agitation.
VI. Andrieux argued that the adoption OF n
action. and deprive the republic OF the fruits OF
eight years OF moderation He said the present
Government. in relying upon the Parliament
and the country, had nothing 10 fear.
Minister Le Roger severely stgmatlzed the
commune as premeditated Socialist move
nieut. carried out IN the presence of the enemy
IL was lmpOss he To grant amnesty to those who
hoasted that they would revive the Commune
md gloried in their misdeeds. He denied that
the majority of the public favored plrnary am
nrsty and even II they did he would not agree
thereto He appealed to the Chamber not to re-
fuse the Government It's confidence.
VI. Naguet spoke IN support OF Il penary am
nesiy. The general debate then closed. The
morrow.
LoNDoS. Feb. 2O.-Advices from Paris agree
luNl lntf' II nucn ulSseuslon among hrpubll-
cans concerning the question OF amnesty for po-
liucal offences and Impeachment Of the De
Broglir Ministry. Nj. De Marcere. mister Of the
Interior. has become very unpopular with the
Extremists IN consequence OF the Rnnulling Of
the vote OF the Municipality OF Paris granting
money To assist returning Communists md his
assertion OF authority over the police. The de-
pate on the Amnesty bill begins to-day. and II Is
believed that the Government will be over
whelmlngly supported. Some correspondents
think that the Impeachment project will not be
SO successfully resisted and express regret tn at
VI. Naddington. President OF the Council, made
~ Cabinet u lrstion. The Journal des Debdts
lNl. Leon Says organl to-day opposes the i'm
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1879-02-21
4 SNAKE STORY CONFIRMED.
The Remains OF the VI onster Reptile. es Feet
Long. Found In "a Hoilow Tree.

PoUGHKEEPSIE, Feb. 20.-Some seven or
eight years ago an astounding snake story
came from South Canaan. Conn. and 1t was
copied far and near. both In this
country and Europe. About the time
referred TO much alarm was manifested
along the line Of the Housatonic
Railroad by the appearance of tremendous
snake. The reptile seemed to make tits home
in dense swamp near the railroad track. II
had been seen by different persons. and the
stories Of those who snw il were laughed at
despite their earnest protestations OF the truth
OF their statements.
Time and again the reptile was shot at by
hunters. but II always managed to get away.
The track Of the Housatonic Railroad runs
through the swamp named. Early one morn.
ing the engineer OF passenger train
saw a long black object lying across
the rails; and he shut, OF steam, and
slackening the engineer saw that II was the
snake about which 40 much had been said and
ne pulled thr throttle open again. intending. II
possible to run II down and cut II in two; but
Just helore the engine reached il the end Of the
tai slid on the rail ana into the swamp.
Four or nve years ago two men were riding In
buggy along road which skirts the swamp.
aud saw ahead q dark object lying across
the ROADWAY As they neared 1t it be-
IL was discovered to be- the famous snake. IL
slowly disappeared into the deep underbrush.
ment of the ground where they first saw IL
stretched out that II was over twenty feet in
length.
Parties were organized to hunt the reptile
down. but without success. and the interest in
the snake soon died out.
On SAiur lay last two men named Kelly and
Smith. both well and favOrahly known in the
neigh OorhOOd. went into the swamp with a yoke
OF oxen and II sled 10 get "A load of wood, the
ground being frozen So hard thai there was no
dimculty IN passing over any portion Of II in
safety, which IL would be impOss ihle to do in
warm weather. After little while they came
10 large buttonwood tree. which had decayed
and fallen TO the ground. They discovered
that II WIS hollow. and in order to handle
II easily, they applied "A woodlands saw to IT,
Alter snwlng nearly through ono part OF IL the
saw grated as though II had struck n stone.
They then split the tree and. 10 their nstonish-
ment. the obstacle which the saw had struck
proved To be bone
They opened the tree as far ms they could find
bones. the length opened being twenty one
feet, ana the remains proved TO be those Of tho
monstruus reptile so often seen but never cap
tured. The largest bones measured six inches
IN diameter. and from that tnpered down to
smaller sizes.
The tail Of the snake was found mbedded
IN tue upper part Of the tree. There is no doubt
that this large tree had been the snakes winter
home Tor many years and in II he breathed his
last.
1t is believed that the last time he was chased.
some four years ago. hr sought refuge in this
tree and never came out again. The bones and
other remains have been preserved, and viii be
sent to the Society Of Natural Science, with
history Of the ease.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1879-02-21
A TRIPLE WEDDING.
Three Sisters Married AT One Time, and
Three Bridal Parties on "a Tour.

GREENE, n. Y, Feb l9.-The marriage Of
three sisters at one time and in the same
church made sensation in society circles in
this village and the neighborhood last evening.
Two of the bridegrooms We're clergymen. The
triple ceremonies were performed in tho Con-
gregational Church in the presence Of II large
number OF guests. a number Of whom were
New Workers. and parties came from the
T6m brides and bridegrooms were Miss Mary
II. Grant and the Rev Smith r. Ford. pnstor Of
the Baptist Church in Greene; Miss Flora h.
Grant and Mr.. II. II. Scott. a New York shoe
merchant, and Miss jennie l.. Grant and the
Rev William n Richie of the Forty-fourh
Street Presbyterian Church. New York, Tho
three sisters standing together Mt the altar in
their bridal robes. made n striking picture.
After the weddings there WAS a brilliant recep-
togelher for the Lnst ON am rNtendnh tour.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1879-02-21
MARTHA wAsHINGroN RECEPTION
Tableaux-A Dinner aud Hall that Lasted
Wen on Toward Morning.

The Martha Washington Reception and
Tea Party. under the auspices Of the 81. Johns
Guild. for the benefit Of its floating hospital
WAS enjoved last evening in the Academy Of
Music. The first inauguration OF Washington
April 30, 1889. at Federal Hail. Nassau and Wall
streets. the present site Of the Sub Treasury
building. was represented on the Academy stage
by a mimic Federal Hall aud 300 persons in
Continental dress nnd COS tune mt thn 1,iVnr nf
the reception, Martha Washington. dit not ap-
pear The tea pnry WIS a dinner and
the, reception n dress ball that contin-
ration tablnnu was nrnrly Ms possible
IKE the painting in the Capitol at Washington.
Mr.. llbhlis OF Boston represented the Father
ol ms Country taki ing the oath of oilir" aud WAS
snid to resemble Washington in features. That
me rrsemhlAnce was not king Wns undoubt-
edly due 10 the TACT that he WIS far from the
spectators that his features were almost lndis-
tnguishAhle
Chancellor II. r. Livingston was represented
by Mr.. Il. r. Livingston. II grandson Of the
Chancellor Other descendants Of the historic
cal characers that SURROUNDED Washington
scene. On each side Of the hall were house
fronts. from the windows and on the steps
Of which ladies in ball dresses waved handker-
chiefs with simulated enthusiasm, while sol
dlers cltl2"ns, Indians and coOred servants
stqou on thr stage ana looh"d up toward the
balcony transaction; Tn" Bible used to udmin-
ister the pseudo oath was that on which Wash
ington took the genuine oath ninety years ago.
After the tahleauX the troops OF horse. dis
mounted German grenadiers. New York gren-
adiers. Scotch infantry. Continental ninntry
marshaled and of1crred aud a committee of
MasOus showed how the original party went to
81. Pauls Church by marching around the stage
and retiring TO tho music OF Yankee Doodle"
The alleged President and suite tramped along
on foot.
Then the dancing was introduced by a Nor
Wegan national dance bv Il hundred young
men and women in gay costume. and made tn
appear yet more gay by changing lights thrown
over them. The dances numbered 3D. and were
mostly wultzes and gnlops. The musicians
were Grafula and Bernstein.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1879-02-21
ARMY BILL CHANGES.
The senate striking Out the Reorganization
Plan-Troops az the Polls.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2O.-The Army Appro-
Dration bill has been reported to the Senate in
much stripped state. 1t 10 entirely divested
Of the House sections which provide for reor-
ganizaton, The Committee have also stricken
out Mr. HeWiu's amendment prohibiting the
presence OF United States troops at the polls.
road companies TO use their telegraph lines for
Government and general commercial purposes
at rates to be hxed by the Postmaster General.
is retained in tho bill subject however, TO
further consideration in Committee before the
bill is reached for action in the Senate.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1879-02-21
How ,he Ann.Chlne.e nm NAV he I.o.,.

WASHINGTON. Feb. 20-An unsuccessful at
tempt made today TO bring up the Chinese bill for
In the Senate amendments, BY A. S Willis
Of Kentucky who originally repored i to the llouse.
Unanimous sshry do this, and Harry
White nf Pennsylvania. Republican member, al once
objected half dozen Republicans seconding him There
Objec the Democratic SIDE II this Obec.
ton l. persisted In the bill cannot be reached IN amy way
except by a two-thirds vote on Monday next motion
to go 10 the Speakers table would also be IN order ate
the morning hour aud would In turn reach the ILL., but
II Is not probable thar this could be carried
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1879-02-21
some or Mniron Wehh,. Gue.t..

Matron Webb's guests in the Lost Children's
Depal tment at the Police Central ONCE comprise syear
Old Willie Lemon. who found dead drunk IN
snow bank Monday night; Antonio Farna, little
Italian who came this country hey and has the
ful accom- pishment at knowing how to make his hands
and feet appear as II manned; and Mike and Jimmie
MadlgAn who were found in Blcecker Tue sday
nisht complaining that their father had got drunk and
turned them out uf doors
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1879-02-21

CAPE Town. Jan. 29-Unless attacked, the
BRUSH viii connne their operations to the main
enance OF the status quo and the retention Of stra.
Wsle"l position "il tue border unul strongly re.
tn0ttu Iw" hundred volunteers from Port Elizabeth
Mlll relieve the Esly eighth Rvgmrntat KING WilAam's
Town 50 as lo permit the latter 10 20 10 the mont
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1879-02-21

A prize fight between Mike Cohurn and
Sprhl Heel nick an English lght Wcl.ht would have
cone on last ulrht IN au u-tiWu resort the sic
police had not become cuslaut u the aiiar nnd broke
Holders of tickets had their stored nud the
nght was considered indefinitely postponed.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1879-02-21

CALCUTTA. Feb. 20-A report from Mandalay
asserts that the King OF Burmah has murdered all the
Ministers and replaced them by the Ministers who were
formerly IN ofee thus restoring the former despoue
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1879-02-21
Tine seIb'a Return.

Tillie Selb. the girl who few months ago
eloped iron iuboken with Hubert KinmOnth the Boy
juror q the Vosburgh trial. has returned 70 her home
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1879-02-21

VIM. j. Easton, Justice Of the Peace in Nor
ristown n j, was arrested on Wednesday an a charge
n mheAsance IN uitce ON complaint ul y A. DE Mott
Prosecutor Of the Pleas The Justice baed IN $500
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1879-02-21

vienna. Feb. 20.--A petition from the work
been pIeSsnsd 10 hS lower HouSs Of the ReiehsrAh.