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Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1879-12-27

cypress-trees, the branches all heavily
festooned with the gray Spanish moss,
hanging down sometimes in trailing
masses fifteen to twenty feet. The effect
was sOmber and rather indescribable.
1t was warm and somewhat still day,
and the gentle swaying of the long gray
messy streamers gave the scenery a
tinge of melancholy, as if every tree was
draped for some great funeral occasion.
The water was of reddish color, little
like an infusion of tan-bark. This is
ascribed to the cypress-roots growing in
the water.
Rowing slowly and quietly along the
shore, as the gators are quite shy, we
began to see floating around what
looked like logs of wood, with the
rough bark and knets sticking above
the surface of the water-the eyes look
ing like two knots-which, as we came
up, would quietly disappear, or go
down with a splash. One huge fellow,
coming from the edge of the shore,
passed under the boat, where the water
was only two or three feet deep-making
the boat rock; his big eyes looked
viciously enough up at us as he passed
under
Pretty soon we came in sight of
strip of an island of half-foating bon
net or lily-pad roots and mud. On this
were dozen or more gigantic saurians,
whose long jaws, with narrow muzzles,
marked them as genuine specimens of
the crocodile, varying in length from
16 to 90 feet. When we got too near to
suit, they gradually slid off in the water,
floating around the boat, seemingly Gu
rious to know what sort of beings we
were. Several times Phinney raised his
rifle to shoot; but / whispered /" Hold
on! Don't shoot yet! Here is a show
z. T. Barnum can't give, and probably
the old Snowman would give half dol
lar to see it." Our darby boatman
stammered out, G-g-gemmen, better
let 'em be!
Finally, one huge old fellow, some 20
feet long, returned too close to the boat,
and Phinney sent a bullet into him.
Quick as lightning his tail went up il
the air 20 feet or more, and came down
on the water with a whoop that made
us " feel glad that we were just close
by little ways Off" The hit was not
Immediately fatal, so We did not get him.
We finally secured one of the smaller
ones, nine feet long. The ball struck
his head at an acute angle, and scooped
all the brains out of the skull; yet for
an hour perhaps it was not safe to come
near, as he would jump his length out
OF the water and lash about till the water
70; med like soap-suds. Alligators, when |
fatally hurt, generally work to shore to
die. This one did that. So, stepping
down the bank, took bold of his fore
leg to help him out; but, from the way
the head and tail came around to meet |
me, found it convenient to have bust
ness somewhere else mighty quick. !
They are almost as tenacious of life as
the Swapping turtle. The head of this |
one. for some time after being severed |
from the body, would snap its jaws on
a stick so tight that the head could not |
be shaken off.-Chicago Tribune.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1879-12-27

A LETTER from Vara Sassulitch,
which was contained in a revolutionary
paper Struggled from Switzerland into
Russia, explains that her attempt to kill
Trepoff was made under orders from
the Revolutionary Committee, and not,
as was urged by the defense at her trial,
from personal Indignation at cruelties
to political prisoners. Several persons,
including two women, drew lots as to
who should kill Trepoff, and this work
fell to Vara Sassulitch.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1879-12-27

Two hunters at Circleville, o., smokep
over powder key. and an explosion
blinded them for life.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1879-12-27
CHRISTMAS FLOWERS.

The earth Is 80 bleak and deserted,
SO cold the winds blow.
That no bud or no blossom will venture
To peep from below,
But. longing for sprihgtiine, they nestle
Deep under the snow.
II.
And nov. in this dreary December,
Our glad hearts are tain
To see If earth comes not to help US;
We seek all in vain:
Not the tinicst blossom il coming
Tih spring brcathos again.
Where love takes, let love give. and so doubt
not;
Love counts but the viii,
And the heart has it, flowers of devotion,
No winters can chill,
They who cared for good will" that first
Christmas
Will care for il still
--Ideldiie Proctor.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1879-12-27

There are three Japanese girls at
Vassar.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1879-12-27

The play is done, the curtain drops.
Thackeray also, in his lecture upon
" Charity and Humor," pays generous
tribute to the character and influence of
Dickens's Christmas literature as re-
The New York herald., 1879-09-05

RECEPTION OF THE NEWS AT Dn. DIcKsoN's
HOME.
The New York herald., 1879-09-05

East Cane, and was laid down in maps by the Russian
Captain Sjsmaret in 1921 As early 177S Cook. in
his voyage through Behring Strait. went some dis
tance west of Cape Serdze- Kamen. Kellet and
Moore did the same in 1849. as likewise Rodgers IN
1885, and Long. the whaeman in 1867. 1t is also be-
yond doubt that many whalers from Behring Strait
have sailed past the point where the Vega has had
her tedious winter quarters. but nobody can with
hold from the great Polar explorer the
honor of having solved the problem which
for centuries has been overwhelmingly.
tho discovery of the Northeast Passage Very
naturally one will ask What is gained by such
passage-has it any practcaliutiity? The Northwest
Passage has not, nor ever will have any practical
use; but with the Northeast Passage the case may
turn out differently. While the central portion OF
North America. with her highly developed industry
has her natural channels of communication toward
the south, east and west, the circumstances are
different in the northern parts of that quarter
Of the world. There find no industrial life
to speak of. and the ocean in the north is almost
always ice-covered Hence the discovery Of the
Northwest Passage is only Of scientific interest
The southern and central parts Of Siberia. on the
other hand. produce much which it is Of import
ance to introduce in the marts Of the world. This
cannot take place, however. but by means Of sys-
tematcally arranged navigation Of the Arctic Ocean,
and there is much in favor Of sucn a navigation
being possible. even though every year may not
prove alike or equally advantageous
THE VALUE or NoRDENsKJoLDs DISCOVERIES.
Still, without attaching any Importance to
tho possibly practical benefits therefrom the scen-
tifc problem Nordenskj0ld has solved is Of great
Importance that his expedition is deserving of all
the attention with which it been followed by the
public. And the daring he has exhibited is worthy of
the greatest admiration-to be pioneer is
pied with dangers Oscar Dickson told once. "Nor-
denskjold among other things has lucky gift; he is
always fortunate" Thus ends Professor Elsners
narrative. And the narrative Of the completion Of
the journey told to correspondent at Yoko-
hama, proves that DR.. Dickson's faith in the lucky
of the leader of the expedition sent out by him
was at the time almost prophecy.
The New York herald., 1879-09-05
DEMERARA SUGAR.
ALLEGED IMPORTANT RESULTS OF THE ExAMrSA.
rIoNs OF AN EXPERT on THE SPOT

ALLEGED IMPORTANT RESULTS OF THE ExAxrryA.
rIoNs OF AN EXPERT on THE SPOT.
PmLApRLpnIA. Sept. 4. 1879.
Mr.. Nathaniel Mckay, of this city, has just
turned from visit to Dcmerara where he made
thorough examination into tho alleged adultoratons
of sugar imported from that island into this
try. Mr.. Mckay was acting under tho instr uctions
and authority Of the Committee OF Ways and
Means of tho House of Representatives. lie spent
seven weeks in Demerara, living the sugar
estates where tho staple is manufactured Ho
examined the whole process Of making Demerara
sugar. and the results of his Investigations will be
reported In detail to the Congressional Committee,
and upon IL they will probably base important sug-
gestions as to changes in the tariff The publication
OF the report Is awaited with much interest. IL is
understood that Mr. Mckays inquiries have demon.
strated the important fact that there is artificial
cooring matter used ia Demerara sugars, and that
the discrimination of the Treasury Department
against them is, therefore, arbitrary and unjust.
The New York herald., 1879-09-05
A BRILLIANT WEDDING.

FREDERICKSBURG, Va. Sept. 4, 1879.
brilliant social event this evening tho mar
riago OF Lieutenant Nathaniel j. Whitehead, United
States Army, OF Trenton. N. j., and Miss Nannio
Spottswood Campbell. daughter OF tho late Charles
Campbell, author of the History of Virginia and
a descen ndant of Sir Alexander spottswood, Colonial
Governor of Virginia. The ceremony was per-
formed by the Rev. James L. Smith, aide to Stone
vvalI I.sL lur ri bp
The New York herald., 1879-09-05
A FALL RIVER FAILURE.
THE PROPERTY OF MIR. JEFFERSON BORDEN
SEIZED.

THE PROPERTY OF MIR. JEFFERSON BORDEN
BOSTON, Mass, Sept. 4, 1879.
special despatch from Fall River says -"Al the
property of Jefferson Borden, OF the founders Of
Fall Rivers manufacturing Industries and officer
in many of her banks and other corporations, has
been attached at the instance of the Fall River
ings Bank. his largest creditor Tho bank however.
is willing to release the attachment and will share
equiably with other creditors. The attachment has
been made in consequence Of complications growing
out of the downfall Of Mr.. Borden's sons-in-law,
Walter Paine third, and George B. Durfee. 1t ia
said that the marriage of his daughters he gave
them Slo0, 900 each. Mr.. Borden has the sympathy
of the whole cty as he is regarded q strictly hon.
the Providence Tool Company, which was in trouble
two or three years ago. and whose collapse would
have certainly ruined Mr.. Borden at that time;
but the company emerged from its difficulties
triumphantly. When, however, Mr.. Borden got
lief in that direction the embarrassment of tho
impaired his wealth and credit. and the failure Of
Paine and Durfee have it is feared, completed his
ruin.
io SYMPATHY BORDEN.
Milton Reed counsel tor Mr.. Borden, has seen the
creditors. with view to compromise. Mr.. Borden
equitable share of the property, but the liabilities
on the Endorsements for the American Print Works
and the members of his family being large in
amount the dividends could not be large. 1t is
fdently asserted that the Metacomet Bank, though
sufferer, will not be ruined. The loss to the Fall
of the latter selling at fifteen per cent less than
month ago."
The New York herald., 1879-09-05
HISTORY OF THE ATTEMPTS TO MAKE THE
NoRrHEAsT PASSAGE BY PROFESSOR ERsLER,

HISTORY OF THE ATTEMPTS TO MAKE THE
NORTHEAST PASSAGE BY PROFESSOR ERsLER,
THE DANISH GEoGRAPHER
Professor Il. Ersler. n distinguished Danish gcog-
raphcr. published recently in the columns of the
Copenhagen Dagbiadet most interesting article on
the attempts that have been made to force the North
east Passage. At this time, when Professor
Nordenskj0ld has succeeded In accomplishing the
task In which 10 many daring navgators have failed
this historical survey will be read with moro
than ordinary interest. 1t may DO remarked.
however. that the writer to have
given attention to the share which several OF tho
warriors OF Charles XII, detained prisoners of
In siberia, had taken in the geographical discov-
cries In Arctic Europe and Northeastern Asia Thus,
for instance. before Behring had fully settled that
Asia and America arc divided by open water Henrik
Busch. Swedish corporal. and Ambjorn Moiin.
Swedish lieutenant. their maritime excursions had
proved the fact and the memorable map drawn by r.
j. v. Srahenberg and J. A. Matsrn which as early AZ
1715 was laid before Peter the Great. shows that
these photographers convinced OF tho existence
of a sound between Asia and America.
PROFESSOR EnsLEn's NARRATIVE.
Many centuries ago efforts made TO find as
short a route M possible TO India. country which,
with It's singularly dazzling culture wealth Of
manifold precious Objects In remote tiquity
presented itself to the people Of Europe In fabu-
lous radiance and magical lustrc. After tho dis
covcry OF America by Columbus It was sought,
among other things to reach India by two northeriy
routes--namely, through tho Northwest Passage. or
tho route north of America. and the Northeast
Passage, the route north OF Asia. Many attempts
have been made to discover the Northwest Passage
among them the tour expeditions which King
Christian Nv. or Denmark fitted out. the last OF
which was conducted by Captain Jens Munck, who
spent the winter in Hudson Sound. and of whose
crew. originally Of sixty-iour PERSONS only two be.
The New York herald., 1879-09-05
HELD FOR ARSON.
[py TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD. /

NoRwrCII, Conn.,. Sept. a. 1879.
Albert NJ. church. a carpenter. living Maple
street. was arrested to-day by Captain Whaloy of tho
city Police and Fire Marshal J. b. Carrier tor set
ting Ire to his own dwelling last night to gain
large insurance which he had lately effected. He
tire to tho premises four times. and discov-
cred i'm the incendiary act by tho neghbors. lie
confessed his crime tonight,
The New York herald., 1879-09-05

abundant in the spring, wild fowl being
taken in large numbers. We we're detained
in the ice at this point 264 days, but were
released on July Is and passed East Cape
into Behring Straits on the 2Oth. Such is
the story of our voyage. l M a4aa =.
The New York herald., 1879-09-05

taken in large numbers. We were detained
in the ice at this point 264 days, but were
released on July IS and passed East Cape
into Behring Straits on the 2Oth. Such is
the story of our voyage. l v aaa !.
~ ~' COMPLETE SUCCESS.
b II fully accomplished the object for
which the expedition was sent out by DR..
Dickson-namely, practical proof of the
existence of Northeast Passage Then
the Asiatic coast was followed n and
st. Lawrence Bay was crossed a to
Port Clarence Alaska. Thence we
crossed to Koniyan, dredging carefully
in order to determine the formation of
the bottom of the sea, many specimens of
the fauna and fora being obtained. The
location. breadth, velocity and Approximate
volume of the currents of the Arctic and
Pacific Polar currents were charted and
calculated. Having touched at st. Law
renee Island We next proceeded to
Behring Island, where we received
the first news from Europe through
the resident agent of the Alaska
Trading Company. The fossil remains
on Behring Island are of immense variety.
A new marine animal was here discovered,
which we named Rhytiaa stellari The Vega
left the island on August 10, and haa q
pleasant voyage until August 81, when a
severe gale was encountered, accompanied
with lightning. During the storm, the
lightning struck and shivered the main
topmast, slightly injuring several men.
We arrived off Yokohama at half-past eight
on the evening of September g.. All are
we'll, and no deaths have occurred during
the voyage.
ssfhe Vega is the first vessel to make the
passage, and I think the voyage from
Europe to Asia by Behring Strait is GER
tain and safe, with very little more expert
ence of navigation in the Northern seas
From Japan to the mouth of the Lena
River there are no difficulties in
the proper season for experienced
sailors. The Lena River taps Central Sibe-
ria, and large prospective trade can
readily be developed. The Vega will re-
main at Yokohama about fourteen days"
TIE RELIEF STEAMER.
The entire crew of the Swedish steamer
A. Z. NordensHold, sent to the relief of the
Vega, which was lost off Yesso on August g.
have arrived safely at q northern Japanese
port.
The New York herald., 1879-09-05
[pY CABLE TO THE HERALD. ]

CBY CABLE TO THE HERALD.1
GoTHENBURG, Sweden, Sept 4, 1879.
A telegram has been received here from Pro
fessor NordenslJ6ld, the Swedish Arctic ex-
plorer, dated Yokohama, September 3, fol-
lows :-"All are we'll We left winter quarters
ON the 1Sth and doubled East Cape OH the Goth
of July. Proceeded thence to Lawrence Bay, Port
Clarence and Behring's Island. Have had no
sickness and no scurvy. The Vega is in excel
lent condition"
The New York herald., 1879-09-05

TIE vIcEREGAL PARTY EN- ROUTE.
OTTAWA Sept. 4, 1872
Tho Governor General, the Princess Louise and
suite LETT tonight for Toronto.
The New York herald., 1879-09-05
THE LOSSES NOT so SEVERE AS THEY HAVE
BEEN REPRESENTED.

FALL RIVER Mass, Sept. A, 1879.
An attachment has been served on Mr.. Bordens
property by only one creditor so far is known
the Fall River Savings Bank-but that this bank will
suffer heavily by Mr. Borden's failure is not
far his personal liabilities concerned. 1t
we'll secured against loss his personal notes. Tho
statement that the Metacomet Bank barely escapes
ruin the account is erroneous,
ns its collateras sufficient nearly
to his personal liabilities to that instu-
ton, it being the most favoraby secured of all the
creditors. The principal corporations which Mr..
Borden Is indorser are the American Print Works
AMI the American Linen Mill. The print works
failed months ago, and the linen mill SHOWS
Of assets of about 81 00000o while the stock
still valued at twenty-five per cent above par by
shrewd bankers, both in and out OF the. city. The
only corporation which suffer in the slightest
degree is the American Print Works. Mr.. Borden is
not indorser for any of the other corporations
where the property is not sufficient to meet the
debts. Until within few weeks Mr.. Borden believed
he amply able to take care Of all the notes of
any corporation for the payment OF which he is
likely to be called The heaviest losers viii be
the banks where he indorsed tor his sonsn-law but
in many cases they we'll secured His creditors
far as known. all willing to settle with him.
the only question being, in Wow of the large num-
Der of romotc and contingent claims. whether the
estate be settled outside of court of insolvency.
The New York herald., 1879-09-05
AN ATTACHMENT ISSUED IN THIS CITY.

An attachment against tho property of Jefferson
Borden in New York city was granted by Judge
Dorohuo Tuesday. on application of the Fall
River Savings Bank apromissory note for sl3.5Oo
made by Mr.. Borden, Philip ID. Borden, George L..
Durfce and Walter Paine, third which fell duo
August IL. and was not paid. The attachment
placed in the hands of Deputy Sheriff Shells but no
unable to reach any property. He served the
attachment at the Office of Borden Co.. No. u
West street.
Stevens County tribune., 1879-02-20
NEWS OF THE WEEK
GRIMES AND CRIMINALS.

CRIMES .AN II GhI al 1A dLo .-.- -
Feb 18th a crazy son shot his fathc
Ira Stewart, at Watertown N. Y.
Mrs. Jennie r Smith, widow OF police
man Smith of Jersy City, was on trial Feb TO-
on the charge of killing her husband: A jury
was obtained without delay. a &
Alexander Vaughan, convicted OF bal
lot box stuffing in Petersburgh, Va, has been
sentenced to one year in the penetentiary, and
to pay fine of $3.50 and costs.
The revenue agent at Burleigh, n. C.
reports capturing a number of distillers and
stills and large quantity of low wines and
whisky. IN the fight two moonshiners were
wounded.
The Sheriff of Washington county, Pa.
has arrested between sixty and dseVenty riotine
strikers. The commandant of the militia o
the district has been instructed to aid tht
sheriffif necessary.
Gov. Bishop of Ohio, has declined tt
commute the sentence OF Charles McGill
found guilty of murder in the first degree to
Shaving his mistress under circumstances o
peculiar atrocity, and he will be hung a
Cleveland, Feb. 49, The special plea to tn
Governor that McGill was insane.
A daughter 16 years old, of tarme
living near Columbia, Ill, was ravished, Will
on her way to school, by strapping negr
weighing 200 pounds. He fed was pursued
and supposed to have been captured. He ha
mysteriously disappeared, his pursurers sa
he will never outrage another woman. 1t
guessed the scoundIel was lynched.
Stevens County tribune., 1879-02-20
COOLEY'S CAPERS.
Aa Escaped Prisoner Gets Tired of Free
dom and TOIWntGrily Returns to PriS-
columbus Journal, l

Columbus Journal.
Nestor Cooley, the escaped convict who scaled
the walls at the penitentiary last Wednesday
evening" returned to the prison last evening of
his own accord and without any flourish of trum-
pets Soon after o'clock he rang the front door
bell and was admitted by the guards, one or
two of whom recognized him, but Cooley, once
being IN the office, gave no time for inquiries,
but asked if the warden was in. On being in
formed that Warden Dyer was in his Office,
Cooley stepped in, when the warden asked
what he could do for him in a business way,
and he replied that he wished to give himself
up. The warden was somewhat surprised when
Cooley made himself known, and was very
well pleased to think that the prisoner choose
to save the State fifty dollars which had been
offered as reward.
Cooley had very little to say, further than he
had been out to see his family and intended
when he left to return in few days. He was
| turned over to the deputy warden few minutes
after he arrived and was placed in his old cell
1t was concluded to inflict no punishment fol
his little breach of prison etiquette. Cooley
will now continue to finish up his term of SEN
ence, which expires in May, 1880.
When he arrived last night the prisoner was
pretty thoroughly disguised, and would not
have been recognized except by those who had
been in the habit of meeting him every day.
He had on an overcoat, which was large enough
TO cover Lnree SuCn men as ne, anu q pair OF
| butternut overalls The overcoat and overalls
| he secured at the shop the same evening he
| stayed with some relatives at or near Wester-
vile, from where he expected to 60 to his broth
| ers home at New Albany, the next morning,
but his brother sent him word that officers
from the prison had been there consequently
he failed to put in an appearance at the house
| of his brother before Thursday evening. After
spending night and day with his family
who are living with his brother at New Albany
Cooley went to Delaware and put up with Bang
DAVIS, said to be relative of the Davises who
hold forth in this section, and also relative OF
Cooley. This seems to have been the extent of his
perambulations since he left the prison Wed
| nesday night, and amounted to little more thar
a flying visit to relatives. He came down from
Delaware yesterday and harbored on the out
skirts of the city until darkness had come and
then proceeded to the prison, arriving at the
time stated. He says he did not care to be
brought back by anybody, and knew if he came
into the city in the daytime he would be ar
rested by some person, who would have secured
the reward offered.
Cooley came back in excellent condition, with
the exception of very sore feet, caused by sc
long tramp. The prison officials accept the
statement from Cooley, that he intended to re-
turn when he left, with great deal of allow
ance. The probabilities are he saw no chance
of getting away, and concluded to do the fair
thing.