Weekly Phoenix herald., 1883-03-16

out John S. Jessrang, held for cruel murder and the burning of Charles Davidson, and hanged him to a rafter of the jail.
 Corruption Wholesale,
 WAsHINgToN, D. C., March H. The Citizens Committee for the SUD- pression of crime in this city, have made a report placing direct con- nection of Bowen with criminals and the police, and they have brought about indictments against twenty to forty police and detectives. Russian Nipples. ST. PETERSBURG, March 14-The last act of Gortschakoff was to die tate telerram to the Czar, saluiing him on the occasion of his birthday ST PETERSBURG, March 14-A 1 woman named Figner, an important l nihilist who arranged the murder of General Stretnikoff at Odessa in 1882, has been arrested.
 The intestines of Prince Gort- schakoff have been sent to Frieburg to be analysed. The Prince died at the villa of his German mistress with whom he became acquainted during
 he setting Berlin Congress.
 Large deposits of coal and oil in Hidalgo, Mexico, are attracting capi- talists in that direction. l Attempt to Corrupt. l SAN FRANCISCO, Mar. 13.-A meet ing of the Supervisors last evening was characterized by considerable excitement and feeling over the question of reduction of water rates. During the debate over what would be an equitable reduction, Supervi : sor Strother iniimated strongly that he had been offered $50,OO0 for in- fluencing his vote on final consid- eration question. His announce ment produced a decided sensation which was increased by Supervisor Reichenbach's remarks to the effect that his wife had been approached and informed that It was to his in terest to vote against the proposed reduction and a consideration was to be offered for so doing. A pro- longed debate ensued and finally the order which was presented by Su- perviser Shirley, some weeks ago, was adopted as a basis Of compro- mise. The adopted order contem- plates reduction of 25 per cent. in existing rates.
 ShOshOnes SRd BannOcks. SALT LAKE CITY, March 13-Fears are entertained here of an outbreak among the Shoshone and Bannock Indians on Fort Hall reservation, Idaho. They are becoming very inn pudent, and say that when the grass grows they will go on the warpath. Some settlers hove moved their fam> lies to Black Foot for safety.
 Don Cameron Finder the Knife.
 WASHINGTON, March 13-Senator Cameron had successful surgical operation performed Saturday, under the direction of Surgeon General Wales.
 Murderer Arrested.
 FoRT FETTERMAN, Wy, March 13 Al Pacha, who, nine years ago, committed a horrible murder, was arrested yesterday. The story is that Pacha belonged to a company of six prospectors, and that one night while campi1 g Tn Colorado he murdered his five companions while they slept He was arrested shortly after, but es- capped and has been at large until now.
 Burned on the ROnd.
 PrTTsBURG, Pa, March 13-The Washington sleeper on the western express due here on the Pennsylvania Railroad at 8:46 A. M. caught fire near Wilnot station, Alleghany mountains, and was entirely con- stunned. The passengers escaped without injury, but with the loss of nearly all their clothing. Among those in the car were General Passen- | ger Agent Dudley, Col. Ben Wilson, eX-Congressman of West Virginia; Ge~ eral Cockens, of Indiana; Col. Davidson, of Beaver, Pa, and Col. Porter, postmaster at Connellsville. When the train arrived here many of the passengers were half naked. The Pullman Company's loss is S2O,0O0.
 An x-COngressman Dead.
 DANvILLE, Va, March 13-Thos. Flournoy, ex-member of Congress and candidate for Governor on the Know Nothing ticket, died this 
 A DcadwOOd NEfne Caves In.
 DEADwooD, D. T., March 13-An cave occurred in the High land mine here. All the miners es -aped un;njured, except one who was fatally hurt.
 New York Republicans.
 NEW YORK, March 13-The Anti Machine Republicans central com nittee has been formed
 Irish Funds Fuss.
 DUBLIN, March 13-It is stated hat before Egan quilted Ireland he landed the Land League funds and documents to Parnell, Bigger, and Mccarthy.
 Nevada stnSe Robbery.
 TUCARoRA, Nevada, March 12- Last night the stage was stopped lear town by masked men who obbed Wells, Fargo & Co.'S treasure 'ox. It is generally thought the rob- f