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Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1883-05-09
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Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1883-05-09
The Sunfower.

The sunflower does not turn with
the sun, but a recent observer finds
that majority of the flowers do have
prevailing direction when opening.
In the case of one of the perennial sun
flowers of sixty-eight flowers, up tO
one time all had their heads inclined tC
the southeast. Three days after this,
with seventy-three flowers open, twenty.
one among the older ones had advanced
toward the northeast, their horizontal
faces becoming nearly erect during the
iourney.
The Portland daily press., 1883-04-05
at the State Dinner.
A Reminiscence OF the War Times at the
White Rouse.

The recent marriage of ex-senator Sprague
and his nomination by the Democrats for the
governorship Of Rhode Island recall TO the
mind of the Washington correspondent of tho
ot. Louis Globe-Democrat a scene In the
White House when Mr.. Lincoln was presi-
dent and Kate Sprague in the height Of her
wonderful beauty and fascination. 1t is but
drop in the bucket Of woe which she drew
from the river of life as the wife of Sprague:
"The occasion was the state dinner that
President Lincoln gave to Chief Justice
Chase Immediately after his elevation to
that Office. The justices of the supreme
court and the highest officials were present
with their wives, and Mrs. Sprague was, as
usual, the centre of all admiration and inter-
est. Her place at the long table in the
state dining room was nearly opposite her
father, who as the guest Of honor sat at
Mrs. Lincoln's right hand, and further down
the line Senator Sprague was placed between
two distinguished ladies. Having taken his
appetizer before he went to the White House.
the dinner was hardly started on its long list
of courses before the Rhode Islanders
eyes we're CLASSY and his speech incoher-
ent, and sinking back in his chair he was
soon lost in deep sleep. The guests on the
opposite side of the table could not fail TO
see the unusual spectacle, and when Mrs.
Sprague looked down TO see how her iege
was faring she turned pale, but changed not
a muscle of her countenance, and went on
with her gay chat and repartee. When she
finally caught her fathers eye, one agonized
and appealing glance shot from her great
blue eyes conveying the intelligence to him.
In quiet tone the chief justice said TO his
host, II see that the Senator is ill., Will
you not have your butler assist him out qui-
etly to the cloak room?' Two walters took
the war governor between them, led him to
the cloak room and stretched him out on a
sofa where .he slumbered until the dinner
was over and his father-in law helped him
out and into the carriage. Though a height
ened color blazed in Mrs. Sprague's cheeks
after this disgraceful incident she gave no
other sign of the modification that was
fairly crushing her through all the long
banquet and the speeches, congratulations
and compliments in honor of that father
whom she worshiped. This was single
incident in the first years Of her marriage,
but every guest at the table longed to pound
the man, and felt the deepest sympathy and
admiration for the proud woman who was
made to endure such an ordeal.''
The Portland daily press., 1883-04-05
TEWKSBURY Aims HOUSE.
Bad Things Which Butler Expects
to Prove.
More Testimony of the Removal Of
Bodies.

BosroN, April A.-The Tewksbury aims
house investigation was resumed to-day. The
chairman asked TO have the issue OF whether
bodies had been delivered to medical schools
eliminated, as that would not be disputed.
Gov, Butler replied that he expected to
some TO be skinned and the skins tanned He
proposed TO show that after bodies had been
buried they had been taken up and sent away,
and that he would so into the graveyard at
Tewksbury and produce some of the alleged
remains" This investigation was to go on to
prove the testimony which had been Given to
be absolutely false. The books which had
been sent to him as records OF the almshouse
were moi complete. They were copies Of the
original books. He wanted the latter, embrace
ing those recording the deaths and sale OF the
dead bodies
The chairman said it was claimed that no
dead bodies were sold, hence there were no
records to be produced; but the Governor said
he would prove the contrary,
Mrs. Thomas resumed her testimony, correct
ing her statement that pound of butter .
week was given to inmates. it should have
been pound meal. Honora Connora, an in
mate, was kept as ''show woman" for the
benefit OF visitors who were taken TO see her,
and flowers were always kept At her window
The witnesses discharge was largely due to
jealousy felt by the Marsh family against Dr.
Foster, who was engaged TO wttneSs's daughter
and who said he proposed to remedy the abuses
which prevailed IN the almshouse II 1t were
possible.
Thomas Hall, who worked at Tewksbury,
from 1874 to 1877, testified that he had all the
dead TO bury while there. He took them from
the dead house under orders OF Thomas j.
Marsh, Jr. Mr.. Manning used to come and
get dead bodies, carrying them away in two
zinc, air-tight trunks. During the winters he
was there the number OF bodies taken TO Bos-
ton averaged Go TO 20. They were not sent in
hot weather. No picking was done while he
was there. Bodies received from the state
prison for burial at the almshouse were with
one exception, sent away for dissection. When
the witness left he was paid 800 for his win
ter's work and for handling bodies He
thought Tom Marsh used to collect money
from Harvard College. The witness aeknowl-
edged that he knew he had been doing some
thing wrong.
The hearing was adjourned to Monday
morning.
The Portland daily press., 1883-04-05
MINOR TEL .maRAMs.

Geo w. Davids, OF the firm OF Shaddeus,
Davida Co., OF New York, committed sui
eide yesterday by taking laudanum,
The Allan steamer Waldensian arrived at
st. Johns N. f., Tuesday, ten days from Liv.
erpool. She had pleasant weather all the
voyage.
David Torcheiner Il Co., of New York, have
failed for 100000
Seven persons injured by o boiler explosion
died.
James Coleman (colored) was sentenced to be
hanged at Charleston, SC, yesterday for mnr-
dering his sister.
The New Haven Medical Association have
taken steps to expel Dr. G.. l.. Thompson on
account OF his connection with a case In the
city court, in which no ia charged with procur.
ing an abortion.
The Portland daily press., 1883-04-05
NEW YORK,
A Condemned Murderer's Desperate
Struggle.

Condemned Murderer's Desperate
Struggle.
WHITE PLAINS, April 4.-The murderer,
Cornetti, was brought into court this morning
and resentenced to be hanged ON May IL. On
his way back TO his cell he took off his hat, bid
the Sheriff good bye, made spring to escape
was caught by the Sheriff and assistants and
was carried TO the cell, fighting like tiger and
biting his custodians.
Three Children Drowned.
ALBANY, April 4.-Three little girls were
drowned this afternoon while playing on the
ice in Wilds' pond.
A Dinner TO Gen. Diaz.
New YORK, April 4-Gen. Grant gave
dinner to ex-President Diaz at the Union
League club tonight. Among the guests were
Mayor Edson, VIM. M Evarts, Roscoe Conk-
ling, Jay Gould, Senior Matias Romero, Rms
sell Sage, Clarence A. Seward, Gen. Lloyd As
pinwall and members of Gen. Dlaz's suite.
$4,000 for Leg.
Charles Motel, boy who lost leg last Sep
tember by being run over by Sixth avenue
horse car, today recovered a verdict of $4,000
against that corporation.
The Portland daily press., 1883-04-05

John Gully was killed in Jersey City last
night by jumping from a house while 1t was ON
The Portland daily press., 1883-04-05
FOREIGN.
The Trial of the Phoenix Park As
sassins Postponed.
Conference Of German Socialists at Co.
penhagen.
Davitt Denounces the Dynamite
Policy

DUBLIN, April 4.-The trial OF the prisoners
charged with the Ph@nix Park murders and
other crimes, which IL was expected would be-
gin last night, will be postponed for few days
as sufficient funds have not been raised for the
conduct OF the defence. 1t is the intention OF
the accused, when asked IL they are ready for
trial, to request that they be furnished with
counsel. The trials, II Is said, will be delayed
until the counsel have been instructed.
The Portland daily press., 1883-04-05
American Fables.
TIE SELFISH uuNrER.

A Wolf having chased Hunter across
fields and through forests for several miles,
at length had the modification of seeing his
Prey escape him by climbing tree.
fare you coming down2s he asked as he
looked up and licked his chops.
'sNot very fastr'
II don't complain Of that painted the
Wolf, sbut what hurts my feelings is the
fact that you didn't climb tree on the
start, Einstead of giving me this useless
chase. Pray have some respect for other
peoples feelings hereafter"
The Portland daily press., 1883-04-05
WESTERN ELECTIONS.
More Cities Afflicted with Democratic
Mayors.
Harrison's Majority III Chicago
10000

CHICAGO. April THE election yesterday
was a scene of disorder, drunkenness and VIC
lence, The polling places were in liquor sa-
looms
Garter H. Harrison, the mayor elect, receiv-
cd the congratulations of friends inIthe conncii
chamber at midnight. Turning to the report
ers he asked them TO go TO their offices ana tell
their editors that abuse and vituperation would
not do. The papers had villhed him and the
people had rebaked them hen BY sustaining him
the clergy who preached politics from the pull
pit. Mr.. Carey, his opponent for the mayorai-
~, was good insurance man but q very poor
judge II he and other gentlemen in the re-
form movement would now come and consult
as TO city affairs he would be glad TO listen and
consider their opinions. He said the victory
OF today was the first gun of 1884. He thought
100 guns ought to be tired on the lake shore 10
resound until 1884, After this he intended 10
allow no low dives In the city and as to garnb-
ling it would have to be carried on behind
darkened Stats. The mayor then babe his
friends good night.
Later returns show Democratic majorites to
be: Harrison for mayor, 10000; Grinuell,
city attorney. 1900; Dumphy, treasurer 300.
Ten Republicans aud eight Democrat a1ler-
men were elected, leaving the complexion of
the council II Democrats and 10 Republicans
SrRINdyIELp. Ill.,. April Alt the election
yesterday the citizens nominees for mayor and
other city officers were elected. The Demo
Gratis elect four out OF seven aldermen, giving
them the council by majority Of eight. The
mayor and treasurer elect are Democrats. The
city attorney and clerk Republicans.
ST.. LOUIS, April 4.-0f five councimen
elected two are Democrats, two Republicans
and one Independent, A proposition to fund
the city debt was carried
JEFFERSON Cry, Mo-, April 4.-The Dsmo-
Gratis elect Edwards, the present incumbent. as
mayor, and one alderman The Republicans
elect two aldermen.
KANSAS CRY, April 4--The Democrats
elect the mayor and the remainder of the city
ticket except auditor, which is In doubt. The
Republicans aud Democrats EACH elect three
councilmen. The council stands seven Repub-
lcans and five Democrats.
LEAvENwoRTH, Kan, April 4.-Dr. S. T..
Nelly, Democrat, was elected mayor OF this
city,
TOPEKA, Kan, April Al G. Wilson, pro-
hibitionist, is elected mayor.
Fort ScorT, Kan, April 4.--ColoAel A. b
Pearson was elected mayor on the citizens
ticket over Captain w. Il. Henry, Republican,
by 26 majority. The Republicans elect police
judge, city attorney, treasurer and three coun-
cilmen.
The Portland daily press., 1883-04-05
THE INDIANS.
Col. Forsythe Loses the Trail OF the
Apaches.

Col. Forsythe Loses the Trail OF the
Apaches.
CHICAGO, April 4.-The News Santa Te
special says Col. Forsythe reports having lost
the trail in Chihuahua Mountains. Mexican
advices report maraudiDg bands had been
driven from Sonora into Arizona, but before
crossing the line the savages killed 81 people,
south Of the Mexican boundary. Nothing has
yet been heard from Capt. Blacks command.
WASHINGTON, April IA telegram received
at the War Department and forwarded to the
Indian Office to-day reports that Chief Spioche
and the Creek Indians who recently left their
reservation have gone into camp with the Ca
marches thirty miles west Of the Sacs and
Foxes reservation. The peaceable Greeks will
hold council with the deserters tomorrow,
and IL the latter refuse to return to their reser-
yation and are supported by other tribes all
the available force az Forts Reno and Sill will
be needed The despatch further states that
Major Platt has directed Major Bates OF the
20tb Infantry to call ON the commanding Off
GERS at Forts Reno and Sill for troops, II neces.
garv
The Portland daily press., 1883-04-05
by TELEGRAPH.
METEOROLOGICAL.

METEOhOANlGlOAlA
INDICATIONS FOR THR NRxr TwENTy-FouR
HOURS
WAR DEPT OFFICE CHIEF SIGNAL
OFFICER, Washington, d. @.
April 5, / A. NJ
For New England,
Increasing cloudlness and rain, warm south
east to southwest winds and lower barometer.
SPECIAL BuLLRTIN.
The storm which was central in Colorado
last night has moved eastward and is now CEN
trai IN Kansas. Rains has prevailed in the
Gulf States, Lake region and Northwest, and
ialr weather continues on the Atlantic coast
The temperature has risen 10 degrees in tho
Southern, Middle and New England States,
Ohio valley and Lake regions, with southeast
to southwest winds. Colder northerly winds
are reported from the Northwest. The tenn
pegature is below freezing in Minnesota aud
the upper Missouri valley and il is showing at
Deadwood, Cheyenne, Denver and Prescott
Heavy local rains and thunder storms have
prevailed in the Gulf States and upper Mis-
sisslppi valley during the day.
The Portland daily press., 1883-04-05
rhe Mallev 1nerranoe sults.

NEW HAVEN, April 4.--The insurance cases
OF Edward Malley & Co the senior member OF
which firm Is the father Of Walter and uncle
Of James Maley who were tried with Blanche
Douglass for murder Of Jennie Cramer some
months ago, 81 in number, were begun to-day
in the Superior Court before Judge Berdsley.
10 was agreed by counsel that one case should
be- tried as test case, that against the Attain
tic Fire and Marine Insurance Go. of Provi-
dence, to recover $500. Malley's dry goods
store was burned February %, 1882, and gross
amount of insurance was 1927 600. The Nal
ley's claim their loss to have been $4,000
George p. Gross of the firm of Proctor,
Gross & Mcguire, testified that the stock was
worth from $4,000 to $4,000 and that that
the firm had offered to buy the Maleys ont
previously at actual cost
The Portland daily press., 1883-04-05
D'Arreat's Comet Again visible.

BOSTON, April A cable message was re-
ceived this evening at Harvard College OBJ
servatory from Dr. Kruger of Kiel, Prnssis,
announcing the discovery Of D'Arrest's comet
by DIR. E. Hartwig of Stratsburg observatory.
Its position was as follows: Right ascension
10 hours 55.4 minutes; deelination north de-
grees 16 minutes. Its daily motion in right as
cension is minus "A seconds and in declination
is plus 9 minutes. 1t is very faint. its period
icity is 2-3 years and this is its sixth appear
ance. On account of the perturbations caused
By It's passage near Jupitor, 1859 to 1868, it is
difficult to make the previous observations
consistent with those later than 1859. During
the present appearance the conditions OF yisi-
biity will be very difficult, the comet being
1-j or If as bright as when seen in 1877. Its
discovery has been anticipated before its pre-
dicted time which was about April 23d.
The Portland daily press., 1883-04-05
THE HONEST CLERK.

A Merchant who felt that his Profits were
not as large as his trade warranted looked
over his books one Sunday and then inter
viewed his clerk with:
"John Henry, you have taken $500 Of my
money since January
THAT'S so. used it to buy futures in
cotton, and lost"
"And must send you to State Prisonr'
'oh, mol Previous to January l took
$500 of your money and bought wheat, and
my profits have been so large that I can re-
turn all your money and have enough left to
buy race horse. But for my honesty YOU
would have never known of the first steal.
But for nv business tact you would have
lost ALL You'd better 90 visiting and give
me full charger'
The Portland daily press., 1883-04-05
Sentenced for Counterfelting.
THE EIGHT HOUR LAW.

Claims OF Million and Half OF Money.
PHILADELPHIA, April 4-The taking of evi-
dence in the. case of William r. Thompson
Thompson is boss joiner at the League Island
navy yard, and his claim amounting TO SAT, is
for back pay from the time Secretary Thomp-
sons ten hour order went into force until it
was revoked by Secretary Chandler. The case
possesses additional interest from the fact that
1t IS . test case against the government, and
will decide the claims OF hundreds OF en-
ployes in the navy yards, arsensls and other
departments Of government work, involving a
million and half of money, Gen. Butler was
TO have conducted the examination in person,
but he was called away. He was represented
By his law partner, o. D. Barrett. The gov
ernmeut was represented by Assistant Attor.
new General John P. Blair.
The Portland daily press., 1883-04-05
MAINE.
Shot by a Constable

BANGOR, April A special to the Com
mereial from Ellsworth says that VIM H
Fernald was shot and seriously wounded this
morning at Ellsworth Falls by Charles H
Smith, a constable. 1t is reported that Fernald
and his friends attacked the officers and he
shot Fernald in self defence.
Injured by a Premature Discharge.
AUGUSTA, April 4.-This afternoon while a
salute was being fred at the Soldiers Home
inTogus in honor Of Gen. Tilton by prema.
ture discharge of the gun Edward Bradeen
had portion of his left hand blown off, only
the index finger and thumb remaining. He
also had the little finger Of the right hand
torn off.
The Portland daily press., 1883-04-05
Cincinnati's Mayor Attempts to Shoot
the Jailer

CINCINNATI, o., April T. "A sensation was
created in the rooms Of the Duckworth Demu-
cratic Club yesterday morning by an attempt
by Mayor Means to shoot John Brady. County
Jailer. Both men are members Of the club
and had spent the night at the club rooms
hearing election returns. Early this morning
the Mayor, who had been drinking, made
was up stairs. Means went up stairs, but Bra
dy's friends got him down. Means followed
when the men seized him He finally drew
a revolver, and Brady, seeing this, drew his,
and demanded that Means's revolver be taken
away. This was done, and bloodshed was pre-
vented. Brady and Means have not been on
good terms for Two years.
The Portland daily press., 1883-04-05
COTTON weavers on a strike.
SPORTING.
The Billiard Tournament.

CHICAGO, April Ain the billiard tourna-
ment this afternoon, Sexton defeated Wallace
600 to 407; Sexton's highest run so; average 10
20-58; Wallace highest run was 49, average
1851
In the evening game between Vignaux and
Morris, Vignaux ran the game out in his 10Th
inning with the unprecedented run OF 246,
leaving Morris with score of 1877. Vignaux s
average was the best yet made, 81 1i-19; Nor
ris highest run was 60 and his average 10 7-19.
The Portland daily press., 1883-04-05
MASSACHUSETTS

New England Methodist Conference.
BosToN, April 4.--The session of the New
England Conference of the Methodist Episcc-
pal church opened this morning. Bishop Bow
man presiding. Al 80 the conference prayer
meeting was held led by Rev. l.. CroWall. The
presiding elders we're invited to the altar and
the Bishop read communion services. The
members conferred together with the laity,
then partook OF the Lords Supper, the Bishop
being assisted by presiding Elders
Business proceedings being opened roll call
was read by the secretary showing 142 present.
The secretary was reelected for the ensuing
pear and he nominatedkas assistants, n. A.
Whitaker, L. A. BoswoTth and j. Neal.
Visiting brethren, Dr. o. S. Rust. secretary of
the Freedman's Aid Society, and Dr. Charles
H. A Fowle, secretary of the Missionary soei-
ETY., were then introduced TO the conference.
Standing committees were announced Rev.
DIR. Fowler addressed the conference on the
work of the Missionary society.
Rev. Dr. Wallalien, presiding elder OF the
Boston district, read a statement OF the
progress made by the churches which was fiat
tering. The Bishop read names of the clergy
of the Boston district and they were passed.
Adjourned Till tomorrow.
Sentenced for Counterfeiting.
In the United States District Court this ar
ternoon, James Hare of Fall River, was found
guilty of passing counterfeit 30 cent pieces in
Fall River, and sentenced to pay fine Of
500 and to be imprisoned two years at hard
labor in Worcester county jail.
Land Damages
A petition was brought by Benjamin Dean
and others against the city OF Lowell for assess
ment OF damages for lands alleged BY petitioners
to have been taken from toem In widening
Chelmsford ST. in that city There was trial
before sheriff s jury summoned TO estimaiethe
damages, and exceptions were alleged by the
defendant to the rulings of the sheriff. In the
Superior Court the verdict vas accepted and
the defendant appealed. A decision has now
been given By this court accepting the verdict
The Portland daily press., 1883-04-05
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL

zReview OF Portland Wholesale Market.
FOR THE WEEK ENDING April 3.
There are few changes to report. Flour is quiet
and steady. Bermuda Onions are 2 50d2 75. su-
garremains at quotations. Molasses is firmer. Lin
seed and Boiled Oils are higher. Teas very firm
Tobaccos are steady, pending the reduction of May
LIST. Pork firm and unchanged. Plate and Extrs
Plate Beef are sec better. Seeds are active. on
dura Raisins are little Of
The Portland daily press., 1883-04-05
Crawford Skins Out.

ATLANTA, Ga, April 4. "A. J. Crawford,
deputy U. s. Marshall under Longstreet, was
arrested sometime ago ON charges OF making
false and fraudulent returns Of time and dis
tauce. On Monday, before the Judge OF the
District Court he was admitted TO bail In
$1,000. While endeavoring TO make a bond in
Andersonville to-day, he escaped from the Of
The Portland daily press., 1883-04-05

oS0Ie CaIlIe-1 eaLIlngs so9I6i z-yeaF oIds SO
GS2S 3-year olds S2f(as4S y head.
Mich Cows-We note sales of new mich COW at
SS0.1 do S65; do 500; 1 springer $40.
Veal Calyes-sen quick at Sa71zc p b live
weight.
Swine Western Fat Hogs at 7ls GS1sc y h live
weight; Store Pigs at 7G10c p h.
The Portland daily press., 1883-04-05
SPRAGUE DEFEATED.
Bourn Elected by Over 1000 Ma
jority.
The Assembly Largely Republican.

PROVIDENCE. April l.-Returns from the
State are nearly complete and give Bourn
about 2200 majority over all, and about 5000
plurality over Sprague The Assembly will
comprise at least "a Republicans of the 108
members.
snraen VOC osoa Oh ,r, rroviuehoo .s oooo
cording to the Journals returns -Bourn
i5,i0l Sprague, 10,236; Bourns majority, 2140
bonrn's plurality over Sprague, 1865 The Re-
publican strength in the General Assembly Is
about as last year
oyer oyer last year. The Republican vote increased