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The Opelousas courier., 1883-12-01

Of the air, and the stings and burrow
ings of insects the burning Of the
rays of the MONDAY sun, and the cold,
clammy dews at midnight-tell US, in
awful language, of that dies iroe, from
a repetition of which the present day
is happily delivered. In comparison,
our present capital punishments are
most merciful, and the ~vindication OF
justice most humane.
The most primitive form seems to
have been an upright tree, to which
the victim was either bound or nailed.
In Ezra XII. II, it is ordered that
whatsoever shall alter his word, let
timber be pulled down from his home,
and, being set up, let him be hanged
thereon, and let his house be made a
dunghill for this" Titus had no time
to add a horizontal beam when cruci-
flying 500 Jews a day for months. He
simply drove a pole into the ground,
to which the victim was dashed, and
he was left to die.
Slaves were generally punished by
having a 'furca' fork slipped over
their necks, to which their arms were
tied, and this was hoisted to the top Of
a pole, and secured there by a rope fit
ting into q groove. This device evil
IDENTIFY suggested the more recent cross
to save time, and as being more artistic.
1t was usual to nail the hands, but
bind the feet. 1t is erroneous to sup
pose that a single spike secured both
feet to the cross, one foot in front of
the other. A spike was driven
through each foot, sometimes to a sup
port fixed on the cross just beneath the
plantar surface of the feet. Addition
al cruelty was sometimes practiced by
the victim being seated On a spike or
''horn" dustin Martyr, though at
times a piece of wood was SO placed
that he might rest on it.
The nails, aided by intense heat. soon
produced gangrene. Although the cul-
prit writhed in agony for some time,
it is doubtful whether any long-con-
tinued activity of the body could be
maintained. The weight of the in
testines, grayitating downward, pro-
duced intussusception. The circulation
was impeded, the yiscera pressing on
the veins. The lungs could not be
emptied. Insects got into the eyes
nose, carr and wounds. At nightfall
the bones of the legs of those still iv-
ing were broken, ostensibly to hasten
death, but in reality to crafty the
spectators, who were becoming stated.
Death generally resulted from
gangrene of wounds, displacement of
viscera, reorganization of blood through
the valves of the heart and lungs.
I'm many cases death was accelerated
by hunger and thirst, the yieissitudes
of heat and cold, or the attacks of
ravenous birds and beasts, and in
Others designedly accelerated by burn
ing, stoning. ~suifocation, breaking the
bones or piercing the vital organs
According to Origen, Timotheus and
Maura, a married pair who suffered
about the year $50, under Diocletian,
remained for nine days aid nights on
the cross, exhorting each other, and
expired on the tenth day. By order of
the Emperor Macmillan in the ye ar
297. seven Christians at Samosata
were subjected to long and varied tor
lures three Of them were taken down
from the cross while yet alive, and the
emperor, hearing Of this. ordered huge
nails to be driven into their hands.
The Opelousas courier., 1883-12-01

Well it is known that ambition a
creep as well assoar. The pride of no
person in a aourishing condition is
more Justly to be dreaded than that of
him who is mean and Bringing under
3 doubtful and unprosperous fortune.
The Opelousas courier., 1883-12-01

Words are the key Of the heart.
The Opelousas courier., 1883-12-01

We may hold man amenable to
reason for the choice of his daily craft
or profession. Its not IN excuse any
longer for his de:ds that they are the
custom of his trade. What business
has he with an evil trades: Has he
not a calling in his character.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-09-04

CINCINNATI FIRE.
Nevspsper Burned and Loss or Life.

CTsCIsSArI, September 3.-Shoruy be-
fore 3 O'Clock this afternoon fire from an
unknown cause broke out on the first Il lor
of The reg ind paper house OF Henry DE-
msn & Co., 232 Walnut street. With re-
markable swiftness the flames ran up
through FIVE stories oil tne u9uole lFoho
warehouse and communicated with the
Times Star Publishing Company building,
adjoining on South street In less than 10
minutes all the buildings were a mass OF
flsmes. Mary Flynn, working On the tn ri
floor of the warehouse, jumped to the
ground, breaking her leg and receiving in
iuries. Gus HUBER, employed on 3rd floor,
managed to get down the stairway, oui
fell IN con sciouS on the first floor, his head
and face burned almost to crisp: He
was removed to the hospital and will die.
Mary Meinken and Stella Meirs were cut
off from the stairs on the second hoor.
They Jumped to the pavement safely.
They saw another girl on the same floor,
who was afraid to jump. Gravest fears are
entertained for the safety OF five OF the en-
ployes of the rag warehouse-Mrs. OD)n-
nell, Rose Leddy, Mary Burke, Annie
Lynch and Nellie Kelly. They had not re-
ported at their homes at the usual hour
and are thought to be in the ruins: Henry
Harretch, a spectator, was crushed against
the hook and ladder wagon and fatally
crushed. n pOIllOu vi tnO noiA iOlA WnAS.
firemen were on the ladders, and oae fireS
man was knocked off by another and fell,
sustaining painful injuries. The rag ware
house was completely ruined. The loss on
the building Is estimated at $35, 900: on
stock $50, 900; partly insured. The build
ing is owned by the heirs OF Robert Craw-
ford. The three upper stories OF the Star
office, including the composing room, were
entirely burnt out. Loss TO the company,
$4,000; the building was owned by J. b.
Hollister; loss $4,000; fully insured. A.
Straus, Son & Co, whisky rectifers, ad.
Joining, suffered loss on stock OF SlO,OOO:
The fire was still burning at 9 o'clock and
the engines were playing on the smoking
rags.
The Times Star has received the kind
offers of assistance from other newspapers
and expects to proceed with Its publication
as usual to morrow. The NolksSlatt will
do the printing and the Enquirer has Of
fered TO lend type.
SHAwmAN's STATION, KY, September 3 -
Bowen Il Keller's dry goods store was
burned yesterday. Loss $4,000; insurance,
81, 500.
CONCORD, n. H, September 3.-Daniel F.
TillstUns farm buildings, with their con-
tents, were burned at Oxford, \. II Satur-
day. L.ss, $4,000.
FERHAHDINA, FLA, September 3 One
whole block OF buildings was burned here
on Saturday. Loss, 10000.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-09-04
SIEUBEkVILLE BLAZES.
A Rfs Fire of Alleged Incendiary OrI-
Special % ne Re0tSter

tUA 0pcCtut 70 TIC 1ltEISteIs
Steubenville September 3.-This morn
ing about l O'Clock the cold blast pceserv-
ing house OF Brown, Maxwell & Henry,
corner Washington and Water streets, Of
this city, was totally destroyed by FIRE, en-
taiing loss Of about s., 900 to $4,000 on
the building, and about 81 O0O on the stock.
The fre was undoubtedly the work OF an
incendiary, IS there had oeen no fire in
the building for several months. The
burning OF the building created much eX
ctenleDt as but tive weeks ago 1t will be
remembered that big vegetable war ragged
in this city between this house and the
gardeners and farmers of this section, the
gardens, claiming that the preserving
house was cutting in prices. aud the gener.
al talk was at that time that the estab-
lishment had been the cause OF keeping up
prices of butter etc, etc., in this city, but
which was evidently not the case. What
makes the destruction of ths building a
clear case of incendiarism is the fact that
all the fire plugs in the neighborhood OF
the burnt building had been tampered
with, and when the fire department went
TO attach the hose TO the plugs, 1t was
found that the wrenches had been stolen,
thereby causing great delay in get
tim ting sths slsinsss sss To TO asd wGrsi ...S In
structure, which was q large three-story
frame building with double walls and
packed between with sawdust. There is
much speculation OH the streets as TO who
the parties are that committed the crime,
but up to this time no clue has been
found.
The building contained a great amount
OF periShable produce, stored there for
home and foreign parties, among which
were 70 barrels OF dried Coru for Simon
Baer & Son, Wheeling; l9l
barrels OF dried corn for Bright, Markle
& Co., Pittsburgh; 1000 pounds Of
butter and 500 cans of maple syrup belong.
ing to Portage county firm; Jos. SUledel
& Co., Wheeling, lose 100 barrels of dried
corn; Winfield Scott, this city, 800 pounds
of butter; Thomas Mesrs, this city, car aud
ba'f load OF beer and kegs at loss Of
$500.
The insurance is as follows: Brown,
Maxwell q Henry, on building, Liverpool,
London and Globe, 5000; Milwaukee Mer-
chants 81 900; Newark Union $1,000; total
on building, 5000. On stock, $500 in
500, total, 81 zoo. Tie firms total insurance
is $500, and their loss from Sl2, 900 tu SIS,
0CO.
Bright, Markle & Co., of Pittsburgh, in
srrance on goods 81 40, in TIA Phwnix Of
John Orr & Sons s., $50 iu the Ph~nix of
London.
simon Baer & Son, 1892 in the Union Of
Philadelphia.
McGowan Bros. loss is not more than S75.
Ii is not known at this time whether the
firm will rebuild or not, but the general
opinion is that they will not.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-09-04
A Connecticut Outrage.

BRIDGEPoRT, CoSN, September S.-Rose
C,srk, about % years of age, daughter OF
Nathsn w. Clark, of Stratford, was found
dead near her fathers residence, about two
miles north of the Stratford depot. Finger
marks on her throat indicated that she had
been choked to death. She was to be mar.
ried in about two weeks to VIM. Loomis,
OF Strstford, and had been accustomed to
visit Loomis' house, which she did last
evening. She started to 90 home about Q
o'clock, which was the last seen OF her un-
iii found this morning. A post mortem
showed that the deceased had been shock
ingly outraged. The body and limbs bear
many bruises snd other marks OF violence
indicating q desperate encounter.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-09-04
MOUNTAIN LAKE PARK.
second Days s-ssios sf ths Ws0ss'S
Iempsvasee UotSs.
Special 20 The R,gnt1.

Special 20 ~. R>gGtv.
MorsTAis LAKE. PARK, Septsmber 81
And the beginning OF the second day vss
IKE TO the hrst 10 the convention OF the
W. C. +. /. OF West Virginia Committees
we're appointed TO cut out work for the
year. Obligations came In from various
Ioints, while the pens OF the scriDss and
The tongues of the orators were kept busy
IN explaining and recording plans OF work.
Miss Taylor OF Wheeling. 10 her own hap
py style keeping the thread of the work ID
her bands and yet throwing in occssion-
ally O bright npecdots or valuable sugfoo.
tioh for plans Of work, vas never Idle.
After the routine business, the sslsction q
officers resulted In the unanimous spboint-
mept snd election OF Miss Taylor - prooos
dent, Mrs. q. q. SchoBeld corresponding
and Mrs J. X Fsgns recording secretary,
and treasurer. Mrs. e y. Scott To this
sffi cisnt corps are added superintspdsnts ~
different de srtmenu of work.
The nett annusl con ven ton 10 10 Be held
at Parksrsburg. and until then there VII
BE- upiiring effort On the part OF the work.
ers. 80 let outsiders rest on their oafS.
Jupiter Pluvins bas, we are happy 70
think, been mapping during this gsthsfinG
Ususlly during tempeTApos gstbtrinq tbo
wster cake above the blue are turned up-
aide down, and like the ways OF The
wicked" commit untold dsmags. Bat this
cnnyocstion has baked In the SUNSHINE.
The grand old tre~s forming nstufal srchss,
their branches intsrlscing. seemed fsifsr
tea. The mutic echoine through the luxuh'
ant foliage. not human voices only, but itks
TO the first sopgrtsrs In Eden. The birds hsfe
friil IN their Own sweet wsy their sosss 81
10y. Glsncing out through the op.nings
Of the tabernacle ue zee happy ceborss
gathering ferns sna brigh. bsrriss 70 tske
back 10 ciiy bones - trophies Of their ea@-
mer outing, while white capped 1rs6eeu.
nstcb them In the intervals OF nirssuons
comfortably conscious that their cnsseee
are in but little sdpGer, Ter up On tosq qosss
mouptain top
The ED 10 drawing nigh: the buum0
,up.hins and luxurisncs Of via noss
mtst soon give plscs 70 Autumn vinos,
ID Winter SHOWS, but sweet memories
xili the lover snd bis lass bear sesy o.
mi, BEAUTIFUL resort Plssssot thoogho %
4 pjctured on msmory's vail Will cone y
the student in sstipg dreams % yell ssvo
he women Who have given thetf I'VE
sort IN the cause of Temperance, oeisss-
ing Il 10 be the right
TO the nfortupste bschslof: vbo n,es
have enjoyed hinseif more u tsesS -
been NO nosquiios, no women and
bsbie. around. it will doabtlen come ns6
IN di,,urbel dreams ~ hoviipe vtsoes.
mes. for. POOR fellow. IL 10 not near seoeee
10 prairie life 10 suit him: -
We are TO bsye 10 the erst fes dcys .
n.yt resk Hon. WilIism D.nie'. o. ns!v.
lend. Judge PsrEuson. OF West Strsinni
" HiItop. Of Wash!nston; Ms. !dssee.
Of Iowa, shd sont more vaTen- vso
ts;k. afinst ,"nr sfiso'ts' ie'ss'nVs ~
sou sli h.i sssAk ~ Ae.'ss.
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lhambord's Ob.sauies.

PARIS, September S.-The remains OF the
Count de ChamboTd were conveyed from
FrohsdOrf TO Wolkersdorf Sunday morn
ing and sent from there 10 GuriZ in the
evening. ALI the inhabitants of Frohs-
dorf accom- panied the procession from tae
chateau 10 the depot. The cortege con.
sisted Of a force Of local volunteers and
intimate friends Of the deceased. The
c,fin was placed in a railroad carriage
deliberately drsped in black. At Gorirz
the railway depot was heavily hung with
black drapery. In the streets through
sslsA ssa "a ss5iayea Ryaf ssss os
public buildings and residences. A plaster
cast Of the Counts face ~ss taken aud the
Duke OF Ssgman made a sketch Of the body
as il lay in state.
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TYRANNY I'm ireland,

DrBLIN, September Sat a mass meet
ine held on Sunday at Csppamore Mich
ael Davitt delivered an address, stating that
by the tyrannicsl operations of landlordism
in Ireland 5000 householders had been de-
prived of their homes within the quarter
ending July lst.
Davitt contended that the question of the
complete abolition of landlordism must be
kept before the people. The Land act he
stated, if not failure at the present time,
was rapidly becoming so, and not one'sixth
of the tensnt farmers of the country have
vet sPCceeded in having their rents fixed.
He urged the people 10 be reso,u:e, calm
aud not lose self control
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-09-04
Jumpetl the Track,

NV Britain, CoNS, September S.-The
essttound passenger train on the New York
and New England railroad, consisting OF
seven passenger and one baggage car
jumped the track near here this morning,
owing to the spreading OF the rails 1t
coilided with two freight cars standing on
The siding. smashing them 10 pieces Elgi
nter Allen was badly cut about the head
and arms, but not fatally. No passengers
were injured, although the train WAS run.
ming twenty five miles An hour.
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An Exeursionist's Mishap,

CHICAGO, September 3-Specials report
that Lord Headly, who accompanied
Hatch's excursion to the Yellowstone, went
into the wilderness in search Of game, &C
compsnied by two experienced hunters.
A report reached the hotel at Nam moth
Hot Springs yesterday that Headly had
sustained injuries by slipping down
precipice while pursuing game. A party
was sent out and brought his Lord ship TO
the hotel last night His injuries though
painful are not seriOus
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-09-04
Judge RoadIy Requires Rest.

PBILADELPHIA. September 8 Judge
Hoadly, the Democratic candidate for
Governor Of Ohio, arrived in the city u
night and went AT oncs to 81. George
Hotel, where he is under medical treat.
ment being attended by Robt Bartholom-w -w.
of Jefferson College. H. is suffering from
nervous prostration and by advice Of ply
siciaps refuses to talk p1litics Dr. Bntho
lomew says his silment is rot serious aud
CO. = ar;rss re:t.
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Shot by IA. NtsIress.

rHrrApELPnI,. September 3.-William J.
Manow aged twenty..ight Years, was shot
aid killed by his mistress, Mrs. Emma
Reckel, this morning. She is widow,
tNrn s,ven years Old, aud Manow has
Imported her for the prSt five years, but
they quarrtled some months ago and he
deserted her. She was promptly arrested.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-09-04
A Parkersbnrg Tragedy,
lSpsc,dl 10 the Re1ister.

PARKERsBURG, September 3.-A horrible
tragedy occurred near the county poor
house last evening between and o'clock
through the ungroundsd rage Of German
farmer named Jacob Geiger. 1t seems that
several boys were out forging and wander
ed on Geiger's farm, when they were chased
by Geiger and his two boys. Geiger and
his sons succeeded in catching but one, a
boy named David Harper, about thirteen
wears old, who was stoned ami struck on
The head with club in the hands OF the
old man. Half an hour after Harper died.
All three Grigers are now in Jail here, An
INQUEST was held this afternoon.
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Concluding Ceremonies.
The Pugs 10 Go TO Mexico.

KANSAS CRY, Mo, September 3.-Aai-
den. the manager for Mitchell, telegrsphed
to Harry Hill, stakeholder, at New York,
that Mitchell hBd accepted the proposals
of the FL Paso Committee for Il ght near
FL Paso, beyond the Mexican line. and
requesting him to notify sIade's manager
TO that effect 1t is thought improbable
that Slade will decline the proposal and
therefore il is almost assured the fight will
occur in Mexico, on the 25th inst, upon
the same terms as the match recently de-
clarcd off
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Death OF Mrs Rev, DR.. OrummOnd.
Gil "a IL. P.-i,k..

CAprz, September Mrs. R-v. DR.. Jas
Drummond died at her home in this city
yesterday evening at O'Clock, after an
illness of ten days. She was in her 18th
year. and for many years has been we'll
known 10 q large circle of friends in Pitts.
burgb, Wheeling, Msrgsntown, w. Va,
and mspy other points in Pennsylvania,
Ts:. Y:3ss:.is a-d Qai9.
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Tn. Storm ON the Banks.

ST.. JOHNS, n. F., September S.-Captain
Nickerson, of the schooner Bessy, just Pr
rived from the Grand Banks, left fishing
lodge twenty miles north of Redgsrs
Shoals and l9o miles off Cape Spear. Nick
erson describes passing through a perfect
sea of shattered dories, broken booms,
spars, gsfs and other gear of fishing ves-
sels. No further reliable particulars are
vet to band. The Bessy narrowly escaped
going down with all her hands. She is
badly strained and leaking.
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United NOrlITn eu.

PITTSBURGH, Sci tember 3.-The tenth
annual So SION Of the Select Knights OF the
Ancient Order of United Wol kmen will
begin here tomorrow and continue several
days. On Wednesday night they will have
grand parade, and Thursday prize
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GALA DAY IN ST. PAUL.
A Magnificent Reception 10 Villard's
Northern Pacific Party.

A Magnificent Reception 10 Wizards
Northern Pacific Party.
ST. PAUL, MINI, September 3.-The Viii
lard party arose early this morning, and
breakfasted at Hotel Lafayette. They then
repaired to the Lake Minnetonka depot,
where train of eight cars was in readiness
to take ali TO st. Paul. The train run to its
destination insike an hour. Upon its ar
rival at st. Paul, grand reception was
given the party. The Mayor and members
of the Council, and distinguished guests,
were on hand with an abundance of car.
risges, into which the party proceeded.
The soldiers were drawn up in front OF the
depot, presenting an imposing appearance,
and military bands filled the air with music.
Buildings were profusely decorated with
flags and banLers streaming, and beautiful
arChwayS were at every corner. AT the
junction OF Cedar street there was an arch
way of unusual size surmounted by q
giided dome, which was supposed to repre-
sent a semi-hemisphere. Upon this arch
way was large Likeness OF President Viii
lard and the greeting st. Paul well
comes her gIests right heartily and
docs honor to the Northern Pa.
CiGc Railway" Some beautiful young
ladies in white occupied the stand beneath
the archway and showered bouquets Of
flowers upon the guests. Immediately fol-
lowing the arChway on either side OF the
street were long stands gaily decorated,
and there stood hundreds OF ian3ifully
dressed little girls, who also showered bou-
quets into the carriages. Down every
street so far as the eye could reach, was
seen dense crowds OF people packing either
side, while every building was literally
Graped in gorgeous decorations.
Distinguished Guests.
The appearance of President Arthur on
the platform was greeted with round
after round of cheers, and when General
Washburn stepped forward and introduced
TO the audience Robert Lincoln, the audi
enCe gave him a greeting no less demon
s:rative than that which followed the ap-
pearance of Grant and Sheridan moment
later with Mr.. V llard-which was the
s,gnal for an outburst OF applause ana
Cbrering that was renewed long after the
Gentlemen had acknowledged the intr).
duCtion, and cheers we're again taken up
when Mrs. Willard came forward and took
er seat beside hun. President Arthur's
sEecial train arrived from the West at the
same moment tuat Wizards train came and
he received Sheridan and lAncoln at the
depot.
Concluding Ceremonies.
At given signal the procession, which
! ad b, en- waiting over an hour, began TO
march past the grand stand.
First came a wagon which contained re.
minders of the early days of Minnesota
representative Indians in all their SIM
rlicity. some seated in birch bark canoes,
log cabins; early day stage coaches
inevitable prairie schooners, containing an
emigrant, his family and earthly posses.
siups; then came a wagon filled with bag
gage, representing the early days OF ex.
press business, followed by wagon on
which a car was placed marked Mime.
apolis to Portland, via Northern Pacific
Railroad.
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nemnAnH and ROree.

NEW YoRE, September 3.-Dempsey aud
Force, who were prevented by the pres
ence OF the police from fighting early tlis
morning. were ordered ~ meet the referee
a. c, ley lslsnd sporting house At nine
O'Clock, where they fought eleven rounds,
when the police appearei end arrested tue
principals. Force wss badly punished.
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The greatest medical wonder OF the world.
CancerS Piles, Chilblains, Corns, letter,
Chopped II snds and all skin eruptions
Guaranteed 20 cure in every 10 stance, or
money refunded. u cents per box Por
sale by Logon 3 Co. Druggists, Bridge
e..asr.
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SteHmer News.

PuILGpELPHTA, September S.-Arriyed-
British PrihcssS, from Liverpool
QUEENSTOWN, September S.-Arriyed-
Republic, from New York.
QUEENSTOWN, September The steam
-aii 0AiO, LsR cIia2slPAis, has 3sr;T:I