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One of the most remarkable case that has
ever be II brought to the notice of the public
i,thtt of Mr.. j. $. Beach, OF Store Ridge
IL ter Co., N. Y. Mr. Bea h ha suffered
sin October Is, 1871, from the pre- ence OF
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lc.s than s. Ven h 81 ians were employed at
di e cnJ ii ms, to who II Mr.. Beach paid
hundreds of dollars Tor IN di al treatment
with only temporary relief.
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from dilcultie Of tie idneys and EladdeI
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, 1884-02-09
Texas Traaedies.

Galveston, February 8--The News
Denton special says that John Gardner
got on a spree this evening and rode up
AJAX street. He met DR.. Lepscomb's
boy, whom he made kneel down and
pray at the point Of q six shooter. He
then proceeded along the road playing
similar pranks. Finally in front Of
the dwelling of a man named Schmidt,
Gardner presented a pistol at the form
er's baby. The father grabbed the
child up and handed it to its mother.
Schmidt hen ran to a neighor's house
and borrowed a shot gun, returning as
Gardner appeared before the housed
second time. The latter then com
menced firing into the house, when,
discovering Schmidt, he turned the
shooting at him. The fire was return
ed and Gardner vas fatally wounded.
Schmidt was unframed.
The News S~aDagela special says
that Julius Beams was discovered near
Burnett yesterday and refused to sur
render. He was shot to death, receiv-
ing twenty bullets in his body.
, 1884-02-09
Lyncbed Horse Thief.

Sioux City, Ia, February S.-The
dispatch sent from here yesterday rela-
tive to Kid Wade aud the Nebraska
vigIlantes, was partly confirmed by a
citizen who arrived here to-day. He
says the man hanging at Bassett was
not Kid, but a large full grown man,
while Kid is small and boyish looking.
1t was true, however, that the sheriff
Of Brown county had possession Of Kid
for a short time, having taken him from
the two v~igilantes who conveyed him
to Long Pine, but the vigilantes were
soon notified. They came in force and
retook him. 1t is claimed that the Wig.
ilantes did not hang Kid until they en-
deavored to compel him TO dIvulge the
names of the members of the gang Of
horse thieves with which he had been
training.
The man hanged at Bassett is be-
lieved to he o victim of vigilante VEN
geance, and a horse thief. People at
Bard's station knew nothing of any
ARRAY until they saw the body dangling
from the whistling post. They ever
feared to cut the body down. The
whole country is terrorized and the
people are afraid to say a word.
, 1884-02-09
The Utah Legislature.

Salt Lake, February s.-The Utah
Legislature, composed exclusively Of
monogamist mormons, has now been in
session four weeks, during which time
it has passed but two important bills.
Being elected under the Edmunds law,
the Utah commissioners anticipated
that the legislature would enact laws
placing the territory in accord with the
government, but nothing is liable to
occur justifying such a%nticipations.
Governor Ramsey and Judge Carleton
are the only members of the commits
sion now present in the territory.
Closely observing the situation the gen.
tiles think the commissioners will rec
ommend as a matter of substitution, a
legislative commission, or something
equally effective; taking the law max
ing power out of the hands of the NOR
NOR church. 1t is conceded that the
management of the mormon Legislators
are subserylent to the church as polyg-
amists, and bound to do the bidding Of
the leaders. r4e fr.r
, 1884-02-09
CHESTER A. ARTHUR
The Fearful Floods.

Cincinnati, February S.-This day
has been one OF anxious suspense and
speculation as to the continuance of
the rise. The average during the day
has been slightly over a half. inch an
hour. The weather has been cloudy,
with occasional drizzling showers.
The river at 8 O'Clock was sixty-two
feet ten and one-half inches. AT 0 it
was sixty-three feet, having risen half
an inch an hour. The relief work CON
tinues to be prompt. Large subscrip-
tions are made daily on change. A
large vacant storeroom is used AS head
quarters, but the supplies are distrib-
uted systematically through various
branch depots located near the sub
merged district. To-day a thousand
hams, two thousand pounds of corned
beef, cooked, and six thousand loayes
of bread were distributed; besides, free
meals are given.
Toledo, Ohio, February S.-The
latest advices from towns along the
river above the city are that the water
has passed the highest point reached
last year. A gorge has been formed
between this city aud Perrysburg,
which, thus far, keeps the flood back,
preventing any unusual rise of water
here. Between Toledo and Fort
Wayne, several gorges are also formed.
Louisville, Ky, February S.-The
feeling all day has been one OF relief.
1t is thought that the flood can do no
further damage. The outlook is not so
favorable now as at noon. Since then
the weather has been mOderating. To-
night it is raining slightly.
Irontown, Ohio, February s.-The
river is still rising two inches an hour.
All of West Irontown is now under
water. In most of the villages along
the Ohio river, the people have left
houses and gone to the higher lands.
Great distress is reported at various
points.
Wneeling, w. V, February s.
Word has been received that the people
at Wellsburg, twenty miles above here
are absolutely suffering from famine.
At Benwood, the situation was as bad,
but a relief party visited there on the
steamer Regular, and left a liberal sup
ply Of provisions.
, 1884-02-09
Rebels Routed.

Paris, February S.--Oficial dispatches
that the rebels In the pro-
vinces Of Namderih and Sontay have
been dispersed, with heavy losses. The
rebel leader, Ded oc, was wounded and
took refuge in Bacmirih. Between
400 and 500 rebels were slain. The
gunboat P~arcevat destroyed a nest of
pirates ofdSaxalow and Fow Fainson,
killing ana wounding many. An eI-
cellent feeling prevails at Hue. The
king has appointed two delegates to
assist Admiral Courbet in pacifying the
country. Telegraph connection be-
tween Hanoi and Paris is expected to
be completed by the 18th inst.
, 1884-02-09
A Speculative Marriage.

Utica, N. Y, February S.-A slick
stranger, claiming to live at San Jose,
Cal, and to own large silver mine in
terests there, married a wealthy widow
near here, named Mrs. Americas
Holmes. The groom presented his
bride with diamond ear and finger
rings, a gold watch and a check for
S15, 600, endorsed by d. o. Mills. The
lady packed up her effects to go to
California. but suspected her husband
when he wanted to effect a loan of
$1,000. The groom disappeared and
the watch and other jewelry proved
bogus, whilst the Mills check was
worthless. The bride returned home,
but her goods continued on the way to
San Francisco.
, 1884-02-09
xLvlil CONGRESS-.
The Senate.

t"C oChutCs
Washington, February s.-Mr. Frye
reported the shipping bill, agreed upon
by the committee of commerce, entitled
''a bill to remove certain burdens from
American merchant marine and en-
courage foreign carrying trade"
Mr.. Frye made an oral explanation
of the bill, and, in concluding, said be
hoped it would receive careful consider
alton. 1t would enable America to
take a step in advance Of anything
done for its shipping interests during
the last twenty years.
The Mexican land grant titles bill
was taken up.
Mr.. Bowen spoke at length on the
amendment heretofore offered by him.
Many other amendments were offered
which, for the most part were rejected.
The debate was participated in by
Bayard, Conger, Plumb, VanWyck,
Bowen, Dolph, Sherman and Coke.
Finally the debate closed and the bill
passed.
MI. Hawley moved an executive SEES
sion, which motion was voted down,
and the senate adjourned until Mon
day.
, 1884-02-09

London, February 8.-Papers have
been laid before parliament explaining
negotiations between England and
other neutral powers concerning the
course to be pursued should war arise
between France and China. These
have twice formed the subject of in
quiry on the part of France. Gran
vile, the foreign secretary OF state,
informed Waddington, the French
minister at the court of st. James last
December, that the powers having ves-
sells in Chinese waters proposed to in
struct the commanders 20 unite in
adopting measures to insure projection
to foreigners and a continuance OF a
friendly spirit toward France and
China. Waddington said in reply that
France would not exceed the pro-
grammel already announced by either
interfering with foreigu trade of block
aiding treaty ports unless forced to do
so by the action Of China.
Advices from Suakim that
a state Of seige has been proclaimed.
, 1884-02-09
General sherman,s Retirement.

WASHINGTON Fahrparv Q Tba n-ae
ident TODAY ;ssuad tho f~o,Iovinn -
aunoune;ns tbo re,irorn.n, ~ Sanars,
Sherman. 800
"Genara1 William n sbsrmon no,
eral of the armv having tho dav
reached the aga ~ "a venp. !. ,,on,
cordance with the law rlacad ., tho
retired I;st Of the ormv ,;,hnn, roa+.;.
~ O.
, 1884-02-09
The House.

The first bill was to provide for the
muster and pay of certain officers and
enlisted men of the volunteer forces.
The secretary of war is authorised to
correct the muster rolls of the volun-
teer forces so as the mustered officers
and enlisted men shall cover the whole
period during which they are regularly
commissioned and actually performing
duties to which they were 30 commits
stoned.
The committee on appropriations re-
ported the naval appropriation bill, and
gave notice hat it wsuld be called
up next Tuesday.
Mr.. Herbert moved to recommend
the resolution with instructions to re-
port it back with an additional rule
providing that when the house is pro-
ceeding to business on the house calen-
OAR, or in committee OF the whole, 1t
, 1884-02-09
A Powerful Young orator:

l@hNHN ASA@ AAAN-
Two Brooklyn boys found a New Years
card-cass at Columbia Heights and Pierre
pont street yesterday noon. 1t was not a
valuable card-case, but the boys at once
quarreled for its possession The smaller of
the two, a slim, little fellow, with red hair
and a turned-up nose, displayed such a
phenomenal ability in the matter Of blood
c~urdling threats and general braggadocio that
the other boy, who had u head like n cannon.
ball and a fist like the knotty end OF a club,
felt compelled to give up the quarrel in dis
grace. A gentleman who was passing asked
the larger boy why he did not take forcible
possession OF the card-case, if he felt it was
his by right OF discovery.
~Kin / lick 'imf' said the boy; ain course /
kin lick i'm. kin tear him up into bits an
chew an swallow i'm"
"Then why do you stand heref'
You dom know that boy, Mister. Why,
he kin talk higgern a preacher, and nobody
but a deaf boy up on Henry street dAst
tackle him. Nv tried i'm more'n once, but
he scares me of every time. Why. he'd
scare the wits outen Sullivan. Lick I'M
Jest tie his mouth up an III show you how /
kin lick limp
, 1884-02-09
A Disguised Fiscal Agent.

Galveston, Tex, February ga
News Dallas special says: A British
syndicate representative, who came to
Texas several days ago for the purpose
Of investing u million pounds sterling,
and who had been making Dallas his
headquarters, left for Europe this
morning. After looking over the field
and examining the work of the legisla-
ture, and forming an opinion of the
chief executive OF the state, the agent
will report adversely on the proposition
to invest 80 great a sun OF money, ow-
ing to the unchecked fence cutting
lawlessness SO long rampant.
, 1884-02-09

= = -
Skimpins is n man of poetical nature, md
Joblingson. his nearest friend, is one Of those
practical persons who act as balnnce-wheel
in the machinery OF the social world. They
were passing down the street together, when
Skimpins, who was in one Of his mornlizing
moods, said: @How strange it is that in the
midst Of the teening thousands az u grent
city like this there are so few men
with whom one comes into really in
innate relations. We meet them in the
street, and even brush against
them as We pass, and we look into their faces,
but we know nothing OF them See that
man who has just passed US. Did you notice
his sad face, his interpretive eyes, his down
cast head and his air OF general discourage
mentl 1 have been so near him that | might
have touched him with my hand, and yet 1
know nothing about him. How l should like
to inquire Of him IL he has any sorrow, what
Is his life, what his thoughts. his hopes, his
fears!n ayes, - said the practical J~oblingsou,
@and probably have him strike you for g,
which he would never take the trouble to pay
back again. As for me, | knoR a blamed
sight more people now than l wish l did"
, 1884-02-09

Washington, February SIT is re-
ported that Congressman Ochiltree Ia
engaged TO be married to Miss Msckey,
the bonanza m~illionaire's daughter. 1t
is republished here, or at least Ochil-
trees assertion of the fact to Congress-
man Cassidy. OF Nevada. The way the
engagement was brought about is thus
described by the Texas member: Last
spring be was in New York, and when
there met his old friend Mackey. In
the course OF conversation Mackey said:
tom, old boy, why don't you get mar
riedpn
Ochiltree replied: "Oh, l never yet
have found a gal who would have
me.n
"Oh, pshaw," said Mackey, there
are lots of worse fellows than you; you
have never tried"
"Mackey, my boy, 1 propose to test
your sincerity. Now you have a gal
who just suits me. Can L have herr"
"If you win her hand, Tom, 1 will
give my consent"
THAT is all the chance l want" said
ochiltree, and, according to his author
ity, this was the motive of his trip to
Europe last summer. He went to Paris
and became the hated rival of proud
dukes. earls and marquises, who we're
huttering about Miss Mackey. The
Texas member triumphe6 over them
all. Tue strong virtues of an Ameri-
can soldier of fortune captivated Miss
Mackey. The date of the marriage is
not fixed. When the marriage takes
place it is expected Mackey will settle
at least one million dollars upon the
bride.
, 1884-02-09
Strikers Troubles.

London, February 8.-Fifteen thou
sand striking weavers at Blackburn,
last night, marched through the streets
toward the house of a manufacturer
with the intention of hanging him in
eaigy before his residence. The crowd
refusing to dispense, the police charged
the procession and during the melee
several persons were injured. Affairs
are beginning to assume q serious as
pect. The police telegraphed to Man
chester for assistance, which was sent
aud order is restored.
, 1884-02-09
Explosion and Fire.

Long Island City, February S.-This
afternoon a large distillate tank at the
Standard OIL Works, foot Of Tenth
street, exploded with a terrific force.
The explosion was followed by a burst
of flame, which soon enveloped the
tank. In a quick succession there
were eye other explosions Of tanks
OF naptha, tar and distilled oil becom-
ing masses of name in h few minutes
afterwards. Eight tanks in all, each
containing from fifteen hundred to
three thousand barrels of fluid, were
destroyed, the flames continuing to
burst forth for several hours.
The FIRE got under controlsat 7 O'Clock
this evening. Besides the tanks and
oil, the large storage house having a
frontage Of two thousand feet on East
river, hi which were about fifteen hun
dred barrels of oil. two thousand empty
barrels, also about seven hundred feet
of wharf OF East river and Anable
canal, together with several small
buildings, were destroyed, The flames
from tank No. 9, which FIRST exploded.
communicating to the warehouse,
twenty feet distant. Vessels loading
at the wharf were towed away or cut
adrift. .
Robert McFay, assistant engineer Of
a FIRE company, was seriously burned
foots up $4,000. A partial insuranc,
exists on the buildings and tanks. TIL,
shock of the explosion was felt severn
miles away. Many windows were bro
ken in houses two miles distant. Or
Blackwells island a great many of th,
windows were broken. The works will
be rebuilt. a-rf
, 1884-02-09

o. huntington star.
AHave you any lighter shades of arrasenef'
The deep, manly tones of the speaker rose
above the hum OF female voices that filed n
little store in this city devoted exclusively to
the sale OF materials for fancy work. FASH
ionably attired in garments of the latest de-
sign, but betraying in his appearance noue OF
the follies of the dude, the speaker stood Lean
ing ca relessly against the counter, handling
the mysteries Of iosses aud skeins opened out
before him with all the familiarity OF a lady
customer. He had none of the awkwardness
of the ordinary husband, brother or lover
who finds himself in such a place, and was
apparently making purchases for himself,
and not merely acting as an errand-boy for
his sister or lady friend. The lady who was
waiting upon him happened to he the pro
prietor OF the store, and in spite of the fact
that he was a man, apparently treated h;in
as an equal. She had none of that manner
OF plying condeScension for helpless and
dense ignorance with which the average man
Is greeted, when an unkind fate or bad
weather compels his unwilling steps into
such u store.
81 am sorry that we are out of the lighter
shades just at present" she replied, in her
most gracious manner. But don't you think
that this would dor she continued, taking up
a skein and holding it up to show it off to the
O-N AANhbN ~ HH6 AL NAIlNAA ~ hn
judgment, and not a dogmatic assertion.
"No, l don't think that it will" was the
prompt and decided response, and the sales
woman, yielding without further parley, 90
gan to restore the scattered silks to the box.
"How did you succeed with your last piecef'
she inquired, with a pleasant smile, as the
young man began to draw on his gloves.
"Splendidly, was the enthusiastic response.
at was perfectly lovely
Other customers demanding her attention
put an end to this interesting fancy work
gossip, and deprived the world of further in
formation as to the achievements Of this re-
markable young man. He is, however, well
known in society circles in this city, and his
lady friends have had frequent occasion to
admire specimens of his handiwork. When
macrame became the fashionable craze he
worked a number of elaborate pieces and
contributed them to fairs for charity objects.
He is a young naval officer, and employs bis
spare moments in cultivating his gifts in this
direction, but in other respects he is not
effeminate, and is very popular with his
associates in the service.
, 1884-02-09
Adjourned until Monday.
SONG OF THE DIsTAFr.

|
N. P. Graatham in Notes and Querios.l
Thy distaff take, OF the ribbon white;
Spin, spin, for thine own true knight
The plated shirt he shall one day wear,
When thou shalt become his bride so fair.
Thy distaff take, of tho, ribbon blue;
Spin, spin, with devotion true
And humble prayer, his priestly vest,
Who's hands shall join you in wedlock blest,
Thy distaf take, of the ribbon green;
Spin, spin, with a fervor keen,
The cloth, where scores of US then will
throng,
To drink, and to raise the nuptial song.
Thy distaff take, OF the ribbon gray;
Spin. spin, the broad curtains gay
For bridal chamber and nupHRl bower,
Dear Loves reflection. and Virtues dover.
Thy distaff take. of the ribbon OF gold;
Spin, spin, with a pride untold,
Weaving small robes with maternal joy,
And sw~Athmg-bands for thy first bright boy.
Thy distaf take, Of the ribbon red;
Spin, spin, Of the dRintiest thread
A kerchief fair, thy tears to keep,
And dry thine eyes when thou fain wouldst
weep.
Thy distafr take, of the ribbon black;
Spin, spin, ere thy % eTs slack,
The winding sheet thou must one dav win,
Which one of us here will enwrap thee in
, 1884-02-09

New York, February S.-The excise
commissioners have sen out the follow
ing circular to HOO liquor dealers in
this city, where the records of convic-
tion for the violation OF the excise law
have been obtained: Your license has
been revoked, as you have been con-
victed in the court of special sessions OF
violation Of the excise law. The in
spector Of the bureau will call for your
license according to law. You will be
reported TO the police as unlicensed"
Great CONSERVATION among the liquor
dealers prevails as a natural conse-
quence.
, 1884-02-09
Interstate Commerce.

Washington, February ga mum.
Der Of members of the house committee
on commerce to-day expressed views
before the senate committee on the
subject OF Interstate commerce.
Messrs. Reagan rnd Clardy will give
their opinion az the meeting to-mor-
row. The majority Of the members
who have spoken on the subject before
the committee, express themselves in
favor of the commission. In some in
stances the commission recommended
is one to secure data for future legis-
lation and those advocating it believe
there is not sufficient information be-
fore the committee to act with intelli-
gence.
, 1884-02-09
THE WORLD ABROAD
A Series of Terrible Crimes
and Casualties.
The Fury of the Fearful Floods
Continues,
Events Transporting at the Ma
tlonal Capital.
In canada,s Eoiis.

Albany, N. Y, February S.-A dis
patch was to-day received by Speaker
Sheard, from an assemblyman attend
ing the carnival at Montreal, saying
that Assemblyman Donohue had been
arrested by the Canadian authorities.
The reason was not stated, but the fact
that Donobue has been a Fenian leader
and identified with the Fenisn raid in
Canada in 1866, is unite suggestive.
, 1884-02-09

TTWTT WFeN~T II ~
1t Is the correct thug now to lie awake
nights and rave about chrysauthemums, to
cultivate them, wear them, eat, drink and
talk them. True it is. three women In live
will call them "~chrysAnthums," but that's
all right. People with a craze are not sup
posed TO know much about the thing over
which they nave gone daft. No matter il
you can get no nearer to it than ~cranth-
ums," you must have the craze. As to call
ing tho hardy little flower by its full name
you cant DO expected to do that unless you
GARRY n tvua-Vyritar