Arizona weekly citizen., 1881-11-13
EASTERN NEWS.

l DOoIoN, AONtmDeF t.-lLe schooner Della Hoskin capsized in d sluall off Nantucket, and the crew took to tine boat and pulled al night without any progress. After being in the boat 2l hours without food and proper clothing, | the mate and four men died from ex- haustiou and fright and were then thrown overheard.
 Iae President ;n New Zo-k NEW YORK, November 7--President Arthur was called upon by General Grant, Horace Parker and others. In the evening the President had a con ference with Secretary Blaine.
 Secretary Blainss Plans CHICAGO, November 7.-The Times | Washington special says: Secretary Blame will retire from his position in the Cabinet at the close Uf this month He will remain at Washington during the winter and devote himself to pre- pairing for tine next National Convention.
 Mob Violence in oAlo.
 TIFFIY, Ohio, November S.-The jail officers and police repelled mob of sev- eral hundred, who would have lynched Madden for killing Phoebe Bernard. The militia were ordered out and war rants have been issued for the ring leaders of the mob.
 Rival Corporaticr-.
 NEW YORK, November S.-At at meeting of the representatives of the Panama railroad, Pacific Mail and Union Pacific Railroad Companies yesterday one Of the persons present said it was cOuIG Djs U 'Efisll,.e which would be at all satisfactory to the steamship company. On the other hand Russell Sage re- marked that if anyone thinks be can wipe out the Pacific Mail Company he is mistaken. We will all take partners for the dance then.
 Democratic Claims.
 ALBANY, \. r.. November S-The Democrats claim the county by four thousand majority. The Republicans concede defeat of Braman, the stalwart for Senator, though he Is making an earnest canvas.
 The Tax On Whisky.
 WASHINGTON, November S.-The In- ternal Revenue Department does not favor the fifty cent tax on whisky. The Commissioners report will not, however, directly oppose 1t. The Revenue off cials regard the movement for reduction as one of middlemen who would make all the profit. The whisky trade also opposes reduction as it would demoralize the trade since millions of dollars worth are in bond. 4 big lobby is here in tine interest of the movement, with plenty Of money. The Treasury and Internal Revenue offices will fight it.
 John C. New to be Remembered.
 CHICAGO, November s.-It is authoritiVely stated that the President recently promised the friends of John C. New that he would recognize New and that he has decided to make him Minis ter to Russia. News friends say he will accept.
 Contingent Expenses
 WASHINGTON November s.-The Senate Ap- propriatioa Committee has. according 10 direc- tion, set in operation the investigation of the contingent expenses of the various government departments Each department is being scanned and the result will be laid before Congress in December.
 Tho Work Of the Friends.
 PmLADEI rHIA. PA. Nov. s.-Ths remnant Of Modoc Indians, now established in Indian Terri tory. have taken kindly to teaching and assis- tance offered them by the Friends. The mission nly labors of this religious body among the h.
 
 After John Sherman.
 CHICAGO. Nov. g. - The Times' Washington special says that the publication of evidence be- fore the Treasury investigation commission re- flecting upon Secretary Sherman. will have the effect of hasteninG the investigation that will be ordered by the Senate in December.
 Much Scratching in Pennsylvania.
 PHrLADELPHIA, November S.-There IS light vote and much scratching. The Independent candidacy of Wolfe for State Treasurer attracts much attention in some wards, but apathy generally pre- vails.
 The German delegation was received by the militia to-day.
 Malone Confident.
 RICHMOND, Va, November S-Ma- hone telegraphs that the prospects throughout the State are excellent An Insane Freak. DETROIT, Mich, November S.-Dr. B. Barnum, an old and respected physician of SchoOlcraft, laid himself on the dIs- secting table, Sunday, and shot himself through the heart. Insanity was the cause.
 | The Steubens at Utica. l UTICA, \. l., NONemDeT C.-1ue Oltu- | bens yesterday visited tbe grave and monument of Baron vOn Steuben. At the grave speeches were made.
 Fatal Fire
 NEW YORK, November S.-A tene- ! ment house was destroyed by fire last night and several lives lost. The build ing was occupied by l6 families and the | inmates were rescued with greatest diff culty 4 number of persons were miss | ing.
 | Wholesale Poisoning.
 OMAHA, November 9.-Sunlay a party of hunters went from Fort Steele and by mistake used n can of arsenic in cooking, they supposing 1t to be baking powder. Four of the party have died and the others are dangerously sick.
 Corporation WzTs.
 NEW YORK, November S.-The war be- tween the Pacific Mall and the Union Pacific and Panama Railroad Compan- ies in regard to freight traffic and head money seems in fair way of amicable l settlement. The entire matter in dis pute IS referred to a Committee.
 A nlstake Corrected Grants Presents.
 CHICAGO, November S.-The Tribune s Washington special says: It was not Arthur, but Blaine, who had the cOntro- versy with MaeVeagh in the Cabinet meeting, but 1t was entirely friendly. Blaine, without heat and with the ut | ,,og@ on,,-+aev fal-iuo tba uos5ffor tb |