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The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1881-03-04
BURNED TO DEATH.
FrightfuI Fate Of Children Locked Up
I'm n Seminary at Scranton, Pa.

SCRANTON, Pa, Feb. %.
Seventeen inmates of st. Patrick's Orphan
Asylum, of Hyde Park, comprising fourteen
boys and three girls, ranging in age from to
IL years. we're snffocated last night by an I'M
explained fire that broke out at 9 O'Clock.
The number of children under the care
Of the Sisters was forty--eighteen boys
and twenty-five girls. The institution
is in charge Of several Sisters Of Char
ity, and is situated at the corner Of Jackson
street and Lincoln avenue. 1t is four stories in
height. On the third floor are two dormito-
ries, separated bya partition, one for the boys
and the other for the girls. The children were
taken to the third floor tonight by one of the
Sisters, who assigned them TO their respective
rooms. The Sister locked the door and started
for the lower floor. When about half
way down her attention was attracted
to smoSe issuing from one of the rooms.
II was discovered that q brisk fire was in
progress, and the Sister, alarmed for the safety
OF her charges, hurried back to the girls dor
mitory. The inmates were frightened by tho
smoke that was entering their room from
the lower floor. and rushed TO the
landing. In a short time the Sister led
the way down stairs, and all the girls fol-
lowed her. They were sent to a place OF
safety. The smoke was now pouring through
the hallway in dense volume. The Sister
again started for the third floor to rescue the
boys, but she had gone only short distance
the boys had all been removed from the
dormltory. She persisted that they were still
in their rooms, but the stranger asserted that
they were not, and quoted her fears. BY this
time the firemen had arrived The fire burned
strongly on the second and third floors, and
streams were soon being thrown upon the
flames. Doubt being expressed about the
boys having escaped, the firemen worked toward
the dormitory. In short time they sue
ceeded in cleaning passage. The door Of tho
boys room was broken open. The surmises of
the doubling ones were found to be correct.
The children were found huddled together be-
meath their cots, all having been suffocated.
Two of them were slightly SCARED by the
flames. The calamity has caused excitement
such as has never been experienced in this
city. At the date Of this dispatch Il q. M the
streets are filed with people who visited the
scene Of the horrible occurrence. The terrible
result has east gloom throughout the city
that is positively painful. 1t cannot be ascer-
tanned tonight how the Ere originated.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1881-03-04

The Chicago and Alton road has issued
it, report for 1880, which shows net earnings OF
81, Gas, 4O2, an increase of S91S per cent. over
the previous year. The line operates LOCI
miles of track.
The Legislature of Nebraska, which
closed its session last week, fixed the price OF
liquor licenses at $500 to $1,000 per year, and
provided that saloon-keepers must give bond
in $1,000 and be responsible for civil damages.
A bill was also passed making II misdemeanor
to treat a man to alcoholic drinks.
Herman Fisher, of ST. Louis, killed
Peter Kealeamann with one blow of his fist.
A fire at Chatsworth, ILL.,, destroyed
ten mercantile houses, leaving sSi, 900 to be
adjusted by the insurance companies.
A gentleman who has traversed South
ern Iowa and Northwest Missouri reports the
! winter wheat in magnificent condition.
Harry S. New treated the people OF
indianapolis to sensation by cowhiding J. G.
Thompson for writing reflections upon his wife
and father.
Judge Moran, of Chicago, refuses to
grant naturalization papers to Cinnamon, or
the ground that they are not white men.
South.
The lower house of the Arkansas Leg
islature has resolved to submit to the people q
constitutional amendment to prohibit the sale
Of liquor.
The liquor question is receiving con-
siderable attention in the Southern Legisla-
lures Gen. Sam Cary, OF Ohio, will stump
South Carolina in behalf of a prohibitory law
Many local elections in the latter State have
been carried by the temperance people,
A murderer named vonderhelde was
executed at Shelbyville, Ky. He threw his
slippers to the reporters, and defed them to
state that he died in his boots.
The Charlestown (Mass.) Cadets, be.
ing entertained at New Orleans, went out to
Greenwood Cemetery presented arms before
the statue of the Southern soldier, sang "Near-
or, My God, to Thee" and hung an elegan,
floral tribute on the marble bust Of Gen. Lee.
In the trial of Col. Cash, for killing
Col. Shannon in duel last summer, in South
Carolina, the jury failed to agree, and the
Judge ordered new trial.
The explosion of an oil lamp started O
fire which destroyed half the town Of Franklin
Va, the estimated loss being S15O,OOO
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1881-03-04
WASHINGTON NOTES.

Gen. Grant and Simon Cameron are
to be the special Ambassadors of the United
States to Mexico to secure revision OF the
treaties.
Attorney General Devens is of opinion
that no further legislation is needed to protect
the rights of the United States under the Thur
man act, relating TO the Central Pacific and
other subsidized railroads.
The sale of liquors at military posts
and stations has been prohibited by an order
from .he War Department.
Ex-Gov. Henry ID. Cooke died at his
residence in Georgetown, ID. G.
John l.. Frisbie, of Michigan, now
Consul at Rio Grande has been nominated for
Consul at Rheims.
The funeral of Senator Carpenter took
place at his late residence, all the prominent
officials in Washington being present. The
Rev. DIR. Paret read the burial service. The
pall-bearers were Senators Logan, Conkling,
Cameron and Cockrell, and Representatives
Tucker. Lapham, Page and Hazelton. Mrs.
Carpenter and her son and daughter were es-
corted to the carriage by Gen. Sherman. and
following them was the aged mother of the
dead Senator. The remains were laid tempo
rarily in Oak Hill Cemetery.
A Washington telegram says: I" Rep
resentative Hurd, the leading spirit of the new
free-trade organizations, says the purpose il TO
push forward vigorously and organize Demo
cratic free-trade clubs all through Ohio for
State election this year. Mr.. Hurd says free
trade will be the Democratic issue i'll Ohio, sup
plemented by opposition to the concentrated
power of national banks"
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1881-03-04
Getting Out or a Tight Place.

Santeul, the Jesuit wit and poet. was
an inveterate card player. One day he
was summoned to the pulpit while en-
gagged in game of piquet. He got up,
taking his cards with him, and conceal
ing them under his coat. Unfortunately,
as he was preaching, he extended his
arms with q vehement gesture, and he
let fall his cards, which flew in all direc,
tons about the church. The congrega-
ton, of course, appeared much scandal
lied, but Santeul quietly called child OF
some ten years toward him, and said:
"What is that card which you hold in
your hand?" 1.-The queen of spades, re-
piled the boy. "And which is the first
of the three theological virtues?"
81 don't know" "Ahl my breth-
rem" cried Staneul, with burst
of Indignation, "behold how you teach
your children the names of the cards,
and neglect to teach them the virtues T.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1881-03-04

The House Of Representatives met In continuation
of Saturdays session. and proceeded 10 vote on the
amendments 10 the Sundry Civil blll. That
private papers Of Gens Bragg and Polk, and that
appropriating S200,OO0 for coaling stations ON
the Isthmus of Panama, were agreed 10. The
House then went through the motions OF adjournng
and reassenbing for Mondays session. and proceed
ed with the consideration Of the bill. The amend
ment requiring our representatives TO the monetary
was rejected The bill finally passed. Mr. Reagan
moved noI-concurrence in the Senate amend
nents 10 the River aud Harbor bill and the appoint
ment of q confere. ce committee. This was agreed
10. An attempt was made TO call up the Funding
bill, but IL failed. Mr.. White proposed constitu-
tional amendment prohibiting the payment of claims
for property injured or destroyed IN the late war
Eulogies upon Fernando Wood were delivered at the
evening sessio. There are 1854 bills and resolu-
lions pending in Congress-
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1881-03-04
MISCELLANEOUS GLEANINGs.

During the month of December six
teen steamers and 2Os sailing vessels wero lost.
The brigantine Isabel, one of the
finest ships engaged in tho trade between
Brazil and Newfoundland, was wrecked among
the reefs at Gulf island, and all on board lost.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1881-03-04

Discomfort for me would mean in
felicity, and the consequence continual
embarrassing of those around me, which
would be anything but felicity for them,
and as like all to be happy about me,
I'll still hug my precious jewel, content
ment, and never once allow myself to
believe that / am cherishing fault or
sin. - Youdrkie.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1881-03-04
DoINos IN CONGRESS.

The Senate Finance Committee, on tie morn
ing Of Tuesday, Feb ~, reported the bin to repeal
the taxes ON bank capital deposits and cheeks with
. substitute abolishing only the tar on deposits.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1881-03-04


Sloan, aged II; Alex. Sloan, aged o; Paul Sloan,
aged 5 another aged Is months, and Wilbur
Skeels, a brother-in-law Of the unfortunate
woman.
-Four men entered O saloon near Fort
Wingste, New Mexico, and called for drink.
The proprietor said he sold no whisky, but II
the men wanted to gamble they could, and be
supplied with whisky. The four men then sat
down with the proprietors. After playing
some time, row began, resulting in the death
OF oil the players, each being shot several
times.
A defective bridge ON the Wabash
road, near Plattsburg, No., threw train from
the track. Eleven passengers were more or
less injured. Prof. Il. A. Proctor was bruised
about the head.
A company has been organized at Red
Wing, MIMI, to build a railway to Zumbrota
and thence to the Iowa State line. s. B. Footc
is President, and the capital is 100000
Two Chicago highwaymen were guilty
zen named Milford Potter, who, being pow
erful man, took their pistols away from them,
shot and fatally wounded one Of them, gave the
other sound thrashing, and then let the
scoundrels 60, on promise that they would sin
no more.
The Common Council of Detroit has
granted Edison the right to lay wires for the
electric light through the streets Of that
city.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1881-03-04


were constituted committee in relation TO
the obsequies OF the late Senator Carpenter
Bills for the relief of settlers upon absentee Shawnee
lands in Kansas, etc., and to authorize charge for
melting refining bullion when at or above the
standard, were passed. The House of Representa-
tives went into committee of the whole the Sundry
Civil bill, debate on the pending amendment
to appropriate S200,0O0 for coaling stations on
the isthmus being limited TO twenty minutes. The
amendment was agreed to. On motion of Mr..
Springer, an amendment was adopted appropriating
5000 for the purchase Of Ingalls, portrait Of the
late Thomas Ewing. The remainder of
the session was occupied in considera-
ton OF the bill, which finally reported to the
House, the previous question seconded, and the
main question ordered. No vote was taken. The
services In honor of the late Fernando Wood we're
postponed until O'Clock Monday evening. A recess
was then taken until o'clock Monday morning.
The Monroe doctrine resolution was referred
to in the Senate on Wednesday, Feb. %, Mr. Eaton
announcing that he would press the resolution TO
vote. The bill authorizing the Secretary Of the
Navy to sell worthless vessels and place the proceeds
to the credit Of naval construction fund was re-
committed. A bin giving any medical, pay, or en-
gneor officer who has served, or may serve,
a term as chief of bureau of the navy, and whose
name has been on the navy register thirty years,
the relative rank and pay Of Commodore on the
retired list, was passed. After some further bust
ness, Nc. Window obtained the floor and aniicipat-
ing his intention by twenty-four hours, adj
dressed the Senate in support OF the Mon
roe doctrine resolution. bill was passed
approrrtating ST0,739 payment Of the claim of
Capt Samuel G.. Reid. of the privateer Gen. Arm
strong, which was sunk by the British feet I'm a
neutral harbor during the Of 1872 President
hayes sent message TO Congress accompanied by a
report from Collector Merritt, Of New York. in re-
ply TO Senator Conklings resolution az TO
the enforcement of the civil-service rules I'm
the New York Custom House and poetofice Col
lector Merrtts report sets forth that all permanent
appointments have been conferred In accordance
with the civil-service rules, adopted by him when
he took charge Of the office; that promo
tons have been made the ground
and that the efficiency Of the Office has been in
creased The Senate adopted the conference reports
on the Legislative, Postofice and Indian Appropra-
ton bills, and passed a bill for the survey Of
public lands in Lucas and Ottawa counties, Ohio.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1881-03-04

THE thing we caulifower by any other
name would smell as sweet.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-12-16
Jossay Concert To-Nighs.

Tbs evening the Young pianist, whose
marvellous talent has gained for him world
vide rsputatica, viii give 8 concert at the
Theatre, supported BY SignOra Laura Bel
IiuI. Who vTl be remembered with pleasure
ty or musical people. This eozcert will
undoubtedly be a delightful treat, snd We ex-
-lect t1 see q cultivated and refined au Hence
rre-eut. Il would be superhuOus 10 say
ANYTHING further concerning this concert, as
every intelligent reader is aware OF the fset
tksr JosefTT sands IN the foremost ranks OF
accomplished artists, aud that an evening
q rare enjoyment ts IN prospect for them
Asa soprano % the highest order Sigoora
Beluni hss few equals. and On her first visit
% this city two Years ago completely charm
ed our community. II you have not secured
r0ur seats do 50 81 once.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-12-16
Malpractice in OMEGA Magistrate
CnnrscIo.a nnaH ERnrrnnuaH


". II. WoodhOuse, the colored Msgis-
trate, was yesterday arraigned ia the Su-
perior Court on the charge Of malpractice
in offiea l. appears that on the b Of
March, 1880, Magistrate Woodhouse issued
a certificate under the seal of his office to
the effect that there was a warrant in his
Office against c. H. Monsees, charging him
with e serious Offense. This certificate
was given because Mr.. MOnsees was not sat
lsfed with the simple receipt of Burke.
which Tecited that he had received $l3 so
from MOusees to settle the case. MoDsees
r, crested Burke to procure from Wood
house, as Justice OF the Peace, who he was
informed ty Burke bad Issued the warrant in
question, showing that the case had been
disposed OF by him as Justice of Ehe
Peace. WoodhOuse issued the certi-
ficste under the seal of his Office,
reciting that Monsees had been arrested on
the said charge, and upon examination hal
been discharged, when, in fact, no such
case had ever been before his court, and
the certificate was issued in aid of the
extOTtion practiced by Burke upon
Monsees. These facts were sd-
mitted By Woodhouse 10 his
statement at the trial, and It appeared that
this certificate was made In the back room
Magistrate
TIE evidence was conclusive, and the jury
returned verdict OF guilty. Judge Temp
klns sentenced the defendant TO paw a fine
OF 500 and to be imprisoned in the Jail six
months, and in addition deprived him OF his
Office.
10 passing sentence, Judge Tompkins said
that the defendant, whilst occupying the re-
sponsible position OF Justice Of the Pesee for
Chatham county, had, at the instigation OF
one Burke, deliberately made a certificate
that the prosecutor had been tried
i'm his court, and had been, after an exsmi
natiOn, discharged; when, In fact, he knew
that the prosecutor had not been served
with a warrant Issuing from his court, and
had hsd no examination before him. In
other words, he (the defendant). under color
OF his office, and under his judicial seal,
had certified to what he knew to be lie; and
that he had done this in order to aid a man
who had sometimes acted as constable for
him to swindle the prosecutor out OF certain
sum OF money. That such conduct could
rot be too strongly condemned, and that so
hagrant q violation Of the law could be
scarcely too severely FINISHED. That those
who took upon themselves the powers
and emOluments of official position also
accepted the duties and obligations aud
that they were held 10 q siTicter acGOunts-
bilitv under the law than those who were
content to remain in private stations.
The fact that you are a eOlored Justice Of
the Peace, said Judge Tompkins in conclu-
clusiOn, induces me to inttct a much lighter
punishment upon you than Il you were
white man occupying the same position. ]
could put a very large fine upon you and
send you to Jail for an indefinite period, be-
sides removing you from the Office which the
verdict OF the Jury and the evidence upon
the trial proves that you have disgrsced.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-12-16
SuDerlor Court.

Hon. HENRY B. ToMPKINs, Judge, presiding.
Court convened yesterday morning at 10
o'clock, when the following proceedings
were had:
State VS.. Samuel Solomon. Assault with
intent TO murder. The jury, after having
been out since q. m. on Wednesday, came
into court at 11:30 a. m, having agreed, and
rendered the following verdict: 1--WE, the
jury empanneled TO try the case above men
TONED, iud the defendant, Samuel Solo
mon, guilty, and we heartily and unani-
mously recommend him to the extreme
mercy Of the court" Sentenced to two
wears in the peniten'iary.
10 sentencing Mr.. SOlomOns, Judge Temp
kirs remarked: IL is an extremely painful
thing to have to pass sentence upon msH
OF YOUR age and whose character previous
to the unfortunate occurrence for which
YOU have been convicted was very
good. But there can be no question that
the verdict is altogether right. Every IA
cility was afforded your counsel TO intro
duce proof going to show that you were not
guilty Of the offense charged against you,
and to permit them TO sustain the theory that
they had advanced of your i0ssnity at the
time OF the commission OF the act. The
Jury have found that you were responsible
for what you did, and the evidence disclos
ed that you had very deliberately purchased
a knife, gone to the business house
OF the prosecutor and attempted TO take
his life. You we're tried by jury OF great
intelligence and fairness, as indeed all the
Jurors upon this panel at this term of the
court are, and the court heartily endorses
the verdict Of the jury in your case, as II
does every verdict that has been rendered
in each case since the opening of the court.
State vs.. Robert Wall. Assault with IN
tent to murder. The jury rendered verdict
OF assault aud battery. Sentenced 10 pay a
fine of $3.50 or serve six months on the chain
gang.
State VS.. VIM. H Woodhouse. Malprac-
tice I'm office. The jury rendered verdict
OF guilty. Sentenced to pay fine of 500
aud all costs, and in addition thereto to be
imprisoned in the jail of Chatham county,
for six months, and also to be removed
from the flee of Justice of the Peace.
State VS.. Thomas King. Burglary. Plea
Of guilty entered, and sentenced to ten
years in the peniteniarv.
Safe VS.. Frederick Waldburg. Assault
and battery. NOlle prosequi entered on
motion Of the Solicitor General.
State VS.. Sidney johnson. Carrying con
cealed weapon. Nolle prosequi entered on
motion of the Solicitor General.
State vs.. Susan alias Julia Warning. As
sault with intent to murder. Jury was
empaueled, and In consequence of the
indisposition of the counsel for defense the
case was postponed until $50 o'clock to-
day, to which time the court adjourned.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-12-16

About halt-past eleven O'Clock yesterday
morning, a painter named Henry Davis,
Who was engaged in painting q building
near the Market, met with painful acct
dent. he was on & ladder, which from some
cause slipped, causing him to lose his
balance and fall He made a grab for a
window al IN his descent, but missed it,
Is arm striking against the iron hook
rhat fastens the shutters, which pene-
trsted the flesh, leaving It open TO
the bone from the elbow 10 the
vTrfsf. causing s dangerous and verg painful
uounf He Immediately proceeded to the
CRY Dispeusary, where be fortunately met
Dr.. T. b. Chisholm. who dressed the injury
and relieved his suffering as much as pcs
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-12-16
nc New HoteI Prefer.

A mesfilsg OF the committee appointed at
a ciffrsns meeting, some time since, to con-
<iaer measures In relation to new hotel
net Yesterday sftesPoon at O'Clock. A
resolution was passed requesting the Chair
nan to address 8 letter to Hon. George X
Rasck asking him TO use his efforts to1have
-, -. ,,.sssd bv Congress authorizing the
sSe--rferv 81 Var 10 have OglethOrpe bar
80 s1ii. that site being deemed the most
eii-ihIe for new hotel IN the judgment OF
fbe committee. Nothing further will De
.5one In the matter until our Representative
a heard from snd &c Is sscertsinse whether
sha act viii be passed.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-12-16

Er.endinr III. Ru.lness.

uuIl Be observed BY advertisement else-
uhere shat Mr.. Andrew HanleY, dealer in
aalats, ols, glass, etc, who has built up a
large and Furnishing trade during the past
fsw years by lis energy and enterprise, IS
row extending his business, having pur-
rsssef the entire stock Of NJ. g. II. Rems-
hs-f. ard removed the same 70 his stores on
whitaker and BrouEktOu streets Inis II
crease % stock renders Il possible
fn~ Mr. Haniey 20 meet promptly
fte wants q his growing trade,
AS he wiu D. enabled 10 al 81 orders 10
rs lac. 10 matter how large, promptly,
snd 40 the lowest market prices. His stock
q rsilnrai steamboat and mill
eupnI5es embraces everything IN
nee ines, and We can advise
thase Who d-sire anything a. al IN the line
thar Mr.. Haulev e. 50 successfully conduct
iur that they will rot do better than TO call
az his cs.ahIishnent, make their inspections
ard purchase.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-12-16
He BIdn,t Know Chicken from
Turkey.

His name was Algernon Bismarck Won B,urky,
And he didn't know chicken from turkey;
But when he wanted clothes or extra fine hose,
His judgment was not at all murky.
For business or dress suit or neat, hobby hat,
Collars and cuffs. or an elegant cTavat,
He was sure to knock, at "a Lyons Block,
For he had MlTCHELL'S address very pat.
Now if you are wise and wish to save money.
II you want a silk 'kerchief to give to your
honey"
For Christmas or New Year. and not very dear,
That you'll go to MIrCHELL'S to my mind Is
clear-AdU.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-12-16

The lsSlh annual communication Of Solo
uon's Lodge No. 1, Free and Accepted Ma
sons. Was held last evening at Masonic
Temple. An election FOR officers was en-
ssred into with the following result:
PM. II. Estill, ". NJ.
Bro. J. Saussv, S. W.
Pm E L. Hackett, J. W.
Bro. Juo F. Hero, Treas.
Bro. H j. Fear. Sec'y.
Bro. J. II. Fox, Ttler.
Finance Committee-D- G. Purse, J. II.
rssll ana Johu c. Rowland.
Past Master 8. p. Hamilton, who had been
Cnsfsman OF the Finance COMMITTEES for
-nanv years. declined re election, owing to
his many other duties.