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The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-12-27

Tho management OF the International Build
ing and Loan Association take special pleasure
In submitting the above report 10 the public
the profits being greater and expenses much
less than any other similar organization In
this city. For full particulars apply to
NJ LINDNER Secretary
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-12-27

We, the undersigned, members OF the Fl.
nance Committee, having carefully examined
the report of the Secretary for the six months
ending December ~, lssi, find the same cor
rect. lSgnedl
Il. A. HOLLAND,
G.. X, BROCKWAY, Finance Committee
MARTIN MUENCHl
Attest: NJ LISDNEu Secretary
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1884-09-25
THAT LIBEL SUIT.
Judge Hoods Rules That the Therapeutics
Need Not be 4ns,rered.

Judge Hoods Rules That the InterTogatories
Need Not be 4ns,rered.
Judge Woods, of the United States court at
indianapolis, having returned the motion of
the defense in the Blaine-Sentinel libel suit
for a rule requiring the plaintiff to answer the
the list of interrogatories fled with the de-
PENDANTS answer to the complaint in the case
came up for argument. the court stated that
inIerrogatories had long been prohibited in
the practice of the courts in this United States
circuit, and while, personally, he should like
to see the rule changed, he would not take
the liberty to set it aside at this time. How
ever, if with this preliminary statement, the
attorneys desired to argue the question, he
would listen to them. Judge Turpie, for the
defense, did desire to be heard, and spoke at
some length. Senator Harrison, in reply con-
tented himself with quoting decisions to show
that the practice had not been permitted
heretofore in the court, and at the close Judge
Woods declined to order the rule. The effect
of the decision is 10 leave it optional with the
PLAINTIFF attorney whether or not the inter-
rogatories shall be answered.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1884-09-25
THE CROPS.
Farmers in the Far Vest Hanging on to
Their Grain.

Farmers in the Far West HANGING on, to
Their Grain.
Minneapolis dispatch: The Minneapolis Mil
lers' association has advanced prices in the
country on wheat two cents per bushel all
around. This may have the effect of bringing
1t more wheat, but it is doubtful. The fact
is the farmers generally have shown a deter
mination to hang on to the grain like grim
death, and are only selling enough to meet
their most pressing engagements In many
places they prefer to borrow money at 10 per
cent. than market their wheat at present
prices.
A Grand Forks. D. T.. special states that
there is very bitter feeling among both farm
ers and business men. by the new rules of
grading but little passes No. 2 hard. AT 81
cents there and 53 cents at other points, but
little is marketed, while the threshers have
been busy for two weeks. The farmers and
business men propose to combine to hold the
crop in granaries and stacks. The lOaning
agencies agree to be lenient with the farmers,
requiring only the interest and carrying
them as long az they can hold The
same. Not a bushel more will be mar
keted than is absolutely demanded by neces-
sity. While some farmers have had sufficient
sell at 20 cents bushel without loss. the ma
jority have not, and many declare they will
let ii rot before they will sell at so low a
figure.
From Fargo comes the report that blowing
is being somewhat neglected, and from the
present outlook there will be great decrease
in the next years wheat crop in that vicinity.
telegram to a Minneapolis commission
firm stated that in Pembina county the fields
are so wet that teams cannot be driven on
them, and much of the grain was still I'M
stacked The heavy winds of the past few
days have blown off the tops of stacks in
many places and the grain is considerably
damaged. Grain dealers, elevator companies
and mllerS are sending out warning to coun-
try buyers to urge farmers to dry the wheat
thoroughly before threshing.
Reports from the Omaha road say threshiug
has been delayed at many points on account
of the rain. Like reports come from various
other quarters. and the uneasiness caused
has had the effect of stifening prices corr
siderably.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1884-09-25
POLITICAL NOTES.

John j. Ney, of Independence, Iowa, was
nominated by the democrats for circuit judge
of the eighth judicial district.
Regarding Folgers successor it is stated
that no one but the president himself knows
who has been decided upon, but those who
have talked with him upon the subject say
that Postmaster General Gresham and Assis-
tant Secretary Coon appear to be the only
ones on his mind.
The Colorado republican state convention
completed the list of nominations of state
officers and presidential electors. The plat
form endorses Blaine and Logan, asks that
import duties imposed by the act of 1867 on
wool be restored, and demands the removal
Of the Southern Ute Indians from the state.
Chairman King, of the Maine republican
state committee, has sent telegram to the
chairman of the national republican commit
tee, of which the following is an abstract:
Four hundred and sixty towns and plantations
in Maine give ROBBIE 1882, Redman 5S,452,
scattering, 1859; republican majority, 1852;
plurality, 20,23O.
The prohibition party of Boston and vicinity
held rally in fremont temple. Among the
speakers was Mr.. Daniel, the party nominee
1Or V1ce-preSldent OF the United states. he
asserted that there were more prohibitionists
among the democrats of the south than among
the republicans, and that prohibition had
really stronger hold in southern than in
northern states. He believed that no issue
would exert SO strong an influence in uniting
the two sections of country as the temperance
issue.
Colorado prohibitionists passed series of
resolutions declaring in favor of the principle
and policy of legal prohibition, pledging sup
port to only pure men for position of official
trust, declaring for unity with and allegiance
to the national prohibition party, and pledg-
ing cordial support to St. John and Daniel.
A committee of fifteen was appointed, with
instructions to place state ticket in the field,
of either of the candidates of the other parties
or new men.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1884-09-25
CRIMINAL.

The Moliie Maguires are again coming to the
front in Pennsylvania, and are charged up
with several murders.
Isaac Jacobson was hanged at Chicago on
the 18th. The prisoner passed quiet night,
retiring at 10 o'clock and sleeping until 5,
when he arose and ate light breakfast. He
walked composedly to the scaffold. No hitch
occurred in any of the sheriff arrangements.
The condemned mans neck was broken in the
fall.
Moses P. Brown, the Philadelphia colored
man arrested for attempting to wreck trains
on the Philadelphia s. Atlantic City railway,
was sentenced to imprisonment for twenty
one years at hard labor and pay fine of
$500. Brown stated the motive of his crime
was to get square with the railroad company
for being put off the train for not paying his
fare.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1884-09-25
CAPITAL BRIEFS.

The acting secretary of the treasury has
issued warrant for Sl6,666 in favor of the
directors of the New Orleans exposition, being
the second installment.
The president has appointed Harry Kisling
bury, son of Lieutenant Kislingbury, who
lost his life in the Greeley expedition as a
cadet at large to the naval academy at An
napolis.
The commission appointed to visit Central
and South America, will leave on the 10th of
October, for the City of Mexico, from whence
they go to Central America and afterwards
visit the principal countries of South Ameri-
ca. The commission expects to be gone six
months
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1884-09-25
Resolutions by the State Fasr Managers.

Resolutions by the State Fair Managers.
Before adjournment the board Of managers
of the state fair adopted the following resolu-
tons:
Resolved, That in behalf of the public at
large, the board thank all railroad and ex-
press lines leading into Omaha for accommo-
dations and conveniences rendered visitors
and exhibitors attending and exhibiting at the
state fair closed.
Resolved, That the thanks Of the board are
hereby rendered all class superintendent and
committees who have so faithfully and salts
factorily performed the duties devolved upon
them.
Resolved, That the general and assistant
superintendent, heads of divisions, police
and other forces employed by the board, merit
and are hereby rendered special mention for
the satisfactory manner in which their dlfh-
cult duties were performed.
Resolved, That special and unreserved
thanks are due and extended the press Of the
state for the very liberal aid in making this
fair q grand success, and especially to the
press of Omaha for the extended, fair and
impartial record and presentation of the ex.
hibits and doings of the exposition.
Resolved, That the thousands of exhibitors
who, at great expenditure of time and money,
made this fair the largest and best known,
will ever be held in grateful rembrance by
both the board and the people of the state.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1884-09-25
FOREIGN NOTES.

Advices from Warsaw state that arrests of
nihilists are of daily occurrence.
Reports from sixteen towns in south France
make total of thirty deaths from cholera in
twenty-four hours.
1t is rumored that the German colonization
society are about to send an expedition to
make extensive acquisitions of land in West
Africa.
Two thousand French troops landed at Kin
Poi Pass on the Min river, below Foo Chow,
and attacked the Chinese. Tho latter were de-
feated with heavy loss.
Hong Kong dispatch says: Chinese Of
ficials claim that they first fred over the Brit
ish gunboat ZEPHYR" and fired directly at
her afterwards, because she refused to stop at
the first shot.
NJ Patenotre, French minister to China, is
at China, intriguing with the peace party
among the Chinese. His hope is to bring about
q revolution at the palace, and a consequent
overthrow of the war party.
The police of Naples are ordered, if neces-
sary, to forcibly prevent any further religious
professions, which it is officially declared are
promoted for sordid speculation. Barracks
uIc Dcl1S cIcClcu III huIto W sucitcl
the most INDECENT families now in the pesti-
lential garrets.
Advices from China state that the Chinese
have no intentions of blocking the Woo Sung
river, on which Shanghai is situated, unless
the French make an attack. Hundreds of
stone-laden boats are in position to be sunk
on the approach of the French feet. 1t is
believed that the neutral powers will serious
ly object to closing this river unless formal
declaration of war shall have been previously
made.
Informers Casey and Philbin, who have
claimed they swOre falsely against Myles
Joyce in connection with the Marmtrasna
murder case, are again talking. Casey de-
clares there were seven men concerned in the
murders-himself, Michael Casey, Patrick
Casey. Patrick Joyce and three others. One
of these was wealthy farmer, still living
near Marmtrasna. This man instigated the
massacre, and held the lamp while the family
were murdered. 1t was he, too, who compelled
them to return and murder the aged grand
mother.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1884-09-25

he saw large number of live cattle swim
ming in the sea, also quantity of wreckage.
He picked up a life boat with gold streak
running round the rim and marked "Brittan-
mia of Newcastle" On the stern of the boat il
was cut down on the port side as IL done by a
collision. He sent out q boat in search, but
could find no trace of any living person. The
captain believed Ii to have been n steamer
wrecked but short time, as the cattle SEEM
ed quite lively.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1884-09-25

mastodon twelve and half feet In height. the
largest ever found except one by Professor
Warren, and the only remains of the kind dis
covered i'm the drift formation of Michigan.
Ii was found In marshy ground by ditchers on
the farm of Aaron Hills under about two feet
of vegetable mold and In quicksand. per
meated by spring water. The largest rib found
measures four feet. and one tooth, the enam-
elperfect, weighed three pounds ten and
half ounces
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1884-09-25
Funds for the Garfield Hospital.

Mr.. Neal, solicitor of the treasury, notified
the directors of the Garfield memorial hospi-
tai that the United States circuit for Pennsyl-
vania. engaged in distributing the estate of
j. Cooke, had awarded to that institution ST.
800. being the amount deposited with ]. Cooke
& Co. on account of the Soldiers and Sailors
Orphans home at Washington. The property
was recently transferred to the Garfield hos
pital by act OF congress.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1884-09-25
4 INichtgdn M0stodon.

In Alpine township, nine miles north of
Grand Rapids, Drs. ". S. Dreamhand and Joel
C. Parker examined she greater portion of
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1884-09-25
Il WrecS at Sea.

Captain Hazelton, of the bark Hollinside,
from London July 96th, states on July 81,
while off Portland, G ritain, after fog,
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1884-09-25

One of the largest sheets of plate
glass ever imported has been placed in
position in Pittsburgh. The plate meas
ures 1856 inches by 104 inches, and is
without single flaw.
The Evening critic., 1884-01-28
ALEXANDRIA AFFAIRS.

The alarm OF flro about 9 80 o'clock yoster.
day evening was caused by the partial burn
Ing OF tho floor OF a small frame house on the
north Side OF Prince street, between Alfred and
Patrick streets. The floor was ignited by a
nro IN the CRATE. The engines did not go into
service.
Fire was discovered about / 80 this morn.
Ing In tho engine-room OF Messrs. smoot Il
Sons tannery, on South Washington street.
Fire Department responded promptly and ex-
tineuished the flames before they had gained
much headway. Tho fire was caused by lot
OF tan igniting from the engine boiler. The
damage was slight.
The funeral OF tho late Captain James II.
Bradley took place yesterday afternoon at
$50 O'Clock, from st. Mary's church. Tho
remains wore followed to st. Mary's Cemetery
by a large number OF the friends OF the de.
ceased, where they were Inferred.
Levi Murray was detained at tho station.
house last night for stealing book from the
gas works.
Mrs. Catherine Foley, an old and respected
lady, died at her homo, on wilkes street,
yesterday morning.
Della Carroll, colored, wife OF John Carroll,
who works at Shoots coal wharf, dropped
dead at her home, on Henry street, between
Cameron and Queen streets, yesterday morn
ing. The cause OF her death Yves heart dis
ease.
Eighty.four carloads OF cattle passed through
this city over tho Virginia Midland Railway
ON Saturday night for Northern markets.
The case OF the Commonwealth vs.. the Dis.
NAL swamp Lottery Company was begun In
the Corporation Court on Saturday, and after
argument by Hon. John Goode, counsel for the
lottery company, the case was continued till
TODAY.
The Evening critic., 1884-01-28
EAST WASHINGTON.

.oniccrs Wilson and Barnes this morning ar.
rested q cOlored man named VIM. T.. Brooks,
aged 20, for having broken into McCormack's
grocery store, on Pennsylvania avenue, be-
tween Second and Third streets east, last
night, and stole some tobacco samples. He
was found In Bells barber shop, where no Is
employed TO black boots. Tho missing to.
bacco was found on him. He was seen loaf
Ing about McCormack's yesterday and wanted
10 buy liquor which was refused him.
Police Station No. received % loaves OF
bread this morning from Mcdonald Il Bros,
for distribution among the poor.
The funeral OF Mrs. Laura +. Dawson took
place yesterday afternoon from her late resi-
dence, Ill Fourth street southeast, the ofici-
nting clergyman being Rov. DR.. Chester. Tho
Charles Beardsley, g. 8. Gardner, d. II. HoIien.
berger, O. W: Bryant John Long and u. 4.
Harlan. large number OF tho deceasod's
friends were present.
Mr.. william o'Donneil, for many years a
resident OF East Washington, who lately re-
moved 70 tue corner OF Tenth street and Vir-
ginia Avenue southwest died yesterday morn
ton.
Tho Apollo socials give party on Thureday
evening, nj odd Fellows' Hall, for the benefit
OF the poor OF this section. Each lady ia OK.
pected TO bring pound, while the gentlemen
buy the tickets.
The second OF the orchestral concerts ut tho
Marine Barracks was given this morning, there
being good attendance.
Emil Frederick was arrested this morning
charged with having made an assault on Miss
Mary Mullen, tho particulars OF which THE
CRITIC has published. His case was continued
at the Police Court.
About 500 persons were on the leo yesterday
afternoon, near tho Navy-Yard Bridge. Mr..
Dallas BandereOn broke through, but was res
cued by Fat thornton with great difficulty.
The Evening critic., 1884-01-28
THE OPENING OF THE RIVER.
The Policy OF Inaction-What Is
Said of tho Morgan Proposition.

INC ROl1cy OF 1nuctt0n-Whnt ~
Said of the Morgan Proposition.
well, arc the Commissioners going TO
open the riverp was tho universal ques-
tion that was put to THE CRITIC all along
the wharf this morning.
The Commissioners policy of inaction
was condemned in loud tones on all hands.
II was asserted that there was plenty of
money in tho contingent fund to pay for
breaking the ice.
What do you think Of that proposition
Of the captains of the tug boats Hartley
and Bell to break the leo for 800 day
each" was asked Of Superintendent
Philips Of the Inland company.
II think that IL it Is accepted they will
have fat job ON their hands," he replied.
I'VE will do tho work for $75, yes, $50
day, and we could make lots Of money ut
It, No. What should be done Is advertise
for proposals and the contract given the
lowest bidder. Or II the work is done by
the day the person who takes the job should
stipulate how many days 1t will take him
to cut certain distance. Or he should be
paid to do certain distance. This way Of
paying couple Of boats 80 much day for
an indefinite period is an absurdity."
Tho opinion was elsewhere expressed that
tho contract should be given TO tho lowest
bidder.
Mr.. VIM. p. WEIGH, of tho Potomac
Steamboat Company, expressed the opinion
that the Commissioners would wait until
the flood was upon the city before they
would do anything or, as no expressed it,
Until the COW had kicked tho milk over"
Comment was also made on the fact that
the Commissioners seemed to think only of
the impending freshet. They didn't appear
to realize that the people were paying
$4,000 day moro for their supplies all the
time the river remained closed, and that
business was affected in every part Of the
city.
The Evening critic., 1884-01-28
Another old Resident Passes Away.

Mrs. Jane L. Haswell, after long and pain
late residence, No. Sid Tenth street northwe7t,
in her 18th year. She was tho only daughter
OF the late Nathan and Elizabeth Orme, for
first married to John b. Boone, OF this city. He
DIED in 1850. Subsequently she remarked
David b. Haswell, of New York, who died In
1867. In June, 1882, Mrs. Haswell met with
o serious fall on the stairway OF her residence.
Since tho accident ehe has been confined TO
her room-the greater part OF tho time 10 her
bed. She had been COMMUNICATE OF old st.
Patrick's Church for more than half CEN
tury-always a devout Catholic, and quiet,
unobtrusive person. She bore her sufferings
with Christian fortitude, daily praying for the
ripe In years and strong In her holy faith. She
was buried at Mt. olivet Cemetery yesterday.
sheath OF wheat, emblematic OF her ago
and simplicity OF her life, rested on the casket.
No flowers. May che rest in peace. 80"
The Evening critic., 1884-01-28
SOUTH WASHINGTON.

An enterestlng shooting match took place on
saturday afternoon at tho Seventhetree
wharf between Measrg George w. Bauer and
Clint Thomas, two woll.known gunnore. Out OF
seven pigeons set loose from trap tho former
winged six and the latter shot three, ono OF
which was resting whom no fired. There were
about 1ity spectators and considerable inter-
est was manifested.
Hon. John Eaton, Commissioner OF Education,
addressed tho South Washington Sunday.
School Union at the regular monthly moetine
yesterday afternoon at Westminster Presby.
terrain Church. Miss Sallio Kenner was award
ed gold watch for selling the most Tickets for
the concert given by the Union.
on account OF some OF tho heaters In tho
Amidon School building being out OF order
this morning tho children woro treated 10 q
half.holiday.
The sensational item in a morning paper
describing the narrow escape from death by
burning OF tho watchman on Seventh street
and Virginia avenue has but little foundation.
Mr.. Charles Senseney on passing the watch
box about $3.50 Saturday evening saw, on
looking through the window, that tho watch
man'e coat was burning. Ho called the latter's
attention 10 II, who oxtinguishod the flro him
pelf. -
The Evening critic., 1884-01-28
THE TEMPERANCE CAUSE.
How the Work is Getting on-The
Meetings Yesterday.

The third OF the series OF temperance mass
meetings, at Masonic Tomple, was held yes
terday afternoon and was largely attended.
Mrs. Roach occupied the chair and Colonel
Johnson, Chief Clerk Of the Senate, had charge
OF the music. Mrs. Roech announced the OBJ
Ject Of the meeting to oppose the liquor.ilcense
provisions OF the new license bill. The Hon.
J. ID. Taylor, OF Ohio; the Rev. DR.. Ramsdell,
+. NJ. Bradley and others delivered addresses.
There will be another meeting on next Sunday.
temperance campaign was inaugurated
yesterday afternoon at the Fourth street Meth.
odist Episcopal Church, Capitol Hill, under
the auspices OF the Good Templars, W. o. T.
Andrew Kalstrom presiding. Mr.. II. NJ Groom,
Major Holden and Rev. Mr.. France, the pastor
OF the church, delivered addresses. The meet
ing will be continued tonight, tomorrow
and Thursday. Mr.. Charles NJ. Nye Will be
present tomorrow night.
At the temperance mass.meetlng held at Ma
sonic Temple last evening, under tho auspices
phrey, the president OF the latter, opened the
meeting, and after songs by the audience
Messrs. b. II. Warner and Arthur 4. Blrnoy
made strong addresses upon the subject OF the
liquor legislation for the District.
At Fletcher Chapel, corner Fourth street and
New York avenue, last evening, the services
were devoted TO temperance especially, The
pastor, Rev. Mr.. Wilson, was assisted by Major
Holden. Gospel temperance meetings Will BIO
held at the church every Sunday evening
Good Templars.
The Charlie Nye reform club Will BIO organ
lied at Oh ystal Circle Hall, corner First and II
streets northwest, this evening, whom au open
temperance meeting will be held and there
will be good speakers and good music. The
founders OF the club are the following gentle-
men: ]. A. Perkins, A. M. sprague, Thomas FL
wood, ID. A. Murphy, II. i. Howard, Dan Nc
Cathran, Rev. NJ. d. Anderson, Jeri Williams,
W. Il. Reed, Il. d. Smoot, @. j. Ennis, +. b.
Lloyd and others.
At the meeting OF Friendship Lodge OF Good
Templare this evening vel large number of
applicants will be admitted to membership,
partly the result Of the campaign held on last
week. The officers for the next term Will also
he elected.
Star OF the East Lodge will meet this even.
ing at Its hall, corner OF Eighth and l. streets
southeast, and after admission OF new men,
bers and election OF officers for the next term,
Will attend the temperance meeting at the
Fourth street M. L. Church.