Weekly Phoenix herald., 1882-12-29
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SAX Francisco, Dec. ga Port
Townsend dispatch says that for a
long time an organized system of
smuggling has been carried on by
sloops and boats between Victora,
British Columbia, and various points
along Puget Sound, which the Gus
tom House officials have been unable
TO detect. Last night, however, a
sloop was seized at Laconner, Wash
ington Territory, on which was found
a quantity of Chinese wine. The
owner of the vessel was arrested and
the sloop brought here by revenue
cutter.
A Saa francisco Policeman Rsbs
Cars.
SAX FRANCISCO, Dec. 22-Wednes-
day night eight bales of raw silk
were stolen from the C. P. X. r. cars
in This city, the value of which is es-
timated at $1,000. Suspicion is d.
rected toward police officer Joseph
Lankler, who has been connected
with the police force of San Fran
cisco for the past five years. His
house was watched yesterday and
searched during his absence by de-
tectives. Several bales of the missing
silk were found in his house and the
remainder discovered in the yard of
\ neighbor, where it is supposed
Lankler had thrown them TO avoid
detection. Lankler said he purchased
the silk, but refused to tell fIom
whom or give any satisfactory ex-
PLANTATION. He is in custody on two
charges of burglary.
Congress Docs Not Agree to Ad-
jOurn.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 2-Ffty-three
members of the House have obtained
leave of absence, and forty moro have
gone without leave. There are
about twenty-five applications for
leave now pending. The Senate to-
day refused 10 adopt the House reso-
luton for adjournment over the hol-
idaJs. If the civil service bill is
passd tomorrow, the Senate may re-
consider its actisn and consent to
adjourn. II it does not, there will
not be quorum of the House pres
ent at any time next week for the
Transaction of busineSs
The Agricultural Bill.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 22-The Senate
amendments to the agricultural bill
were reported by the committee,
agreed to, and the bill passed.
Attempt Mt Wholesale Murder.
New YORK, Dec. 22-At 176 Buff
falo avenue, resided Mrs. Emma
Sackson, an aged colo1ed woman,
her daughter Annie, Henry Hicks,
colorcd, and Celestial and Jefferson
Alexander Jefferson loved Annie,
and occasionally being jealous of
his brother Celestial and II ;cks, he
threatened to kill the entire family.
Last night he approached the house
and discharged the contents of
double-barreled shotgun through the
window. killing Hicks and wound
ing Celestial. He next cut Mrs.
Jackson's throat from ear IT, ear,
causing instant death. After severe
ly wounding Annie in the breast, he
escaped.
Anniversary of the Landing or
tae Pilgrims.
PLYMOUTH, Mass, Dee. 22-Forc-
fathers day was a general holiday
here and was ushered in by display
of flags, salutes and ringing of bells.
The Plymouth band, the Standish
guards and Collingwood Post G. A.
r. marched to Pilgrim hall where
invited guests were received. The
march was then resumsd to the rock
on which the pilgrims landed, where
-avolley was fired by the military
and those present sang " America"
Themes the procession marched to
the church of the first parish, which
was filled to OVERLOOKING. The exer-
cises commenced by the deacons line
by line in the hymn, q Let the child
rem hear the mighty deeds their sires
achieved of old" which was sung to
the tune of St. Martins by the con-
gregation. Other hymns appropri-
ate t. the day were sung. Selections
from the Scriptures were read. Rev.
Gearge lew isS.-.y gave an historical