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The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1884-02-14
Colonel and Agent of the war IepartmcI
The Magnetic Pole.

In a lecture at Glasgow by Prof.
Thompson, he states that the magnetic
pole is at present near Boothia Felix,
more than 100 miles to the west of the
geographical pole. Singular enough,
in 1867, tho position of the needle
showed the magnetic pole to be due
north. 1t had been eastward before
that; it then began to point westward,
and this westward variation continued
to increase until 1916, when the
maximum was attained; it has since
steadily diminished, and in 1915 it Will
again point to the true north. Prof.
Thompson says that the changes which
have been observed not only in the
direction but in the strength f the
earth's magnetism show that the same
causes which originally magnetized the
earth are still at work; and strangely
enough, these changes to not occur at
long intervals in the course of centuries
but are going on from day to day, from
week to week, and from year to year.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1884-02-14

The time-honored joke concerning
the London tonsorial artist whose sign
proclaimed him barber to the Queen,"
has been ruined by an act of Par
lament, which Furnishes "any person
who, without the authority of her
Majesty or any of the royal family, or
of any government department, as
sumes or uses in connection with any
trade, business, calling, or profession,
the royal arms, or arms so nearly re-
sembling the same, in such O manner
as to be calcu'at to lead other per-
sops to believe he is carrying on his
trade, business. calling, or profession,
by or under such authority"
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1884-02-14
A War Relic.
The following circular is one of
thousands that were spread broadcast
over the land Immediately after the as
sassination of President Lincoln:
100000 Reward
description
nf

SnSS1natlOn OF 1reSluenJ Lincoln.
$4,000 Reward
description
of
John Wilkes Booth,
Who asslssinated the President the evening
OF April II, 1865:
Hight, five feet eight inches; weight, leo
pounds; compact build; hair, Jet black, in
cllned to curl, III dunn length, parted Lehind; ;
eycs black, and dark, heavy eyebrows: wears
a large seal ring on little hngcr; when talk
ing, inclines his head forward; looks down.
Description Of the person who attempted
TO assassinatc the Hon. w. II. Seward, Score
tary OF State:
Hight, six feet one inch; hair, black, thick
full, and straight: no beard or appearance Of
beard; cheeks red on jaws; face moderately
fun; ~ or % years OF age; eyes, color not
known-large eyes, not prominent; brows
not heavy, but dark; face not large, but
rather round: complexion healthy; nose
straight and we'll formed, medium size {;
mou small. lips thin, upper lip protrL ded
when he talked; chin pointed and prominent;
head medium size; neck short, Of medium
length; hands SOFT and small; fingers taper
ing; broad shoulders; taper waist; straight
figure; strengthening man; manner not
gentlcmaniy, but vulgar; overcoat double
breasted, color mixed, Of pink and gray
spots, small-wCre sack overcoat, pockets
inside, and one on breast, with lapels on
flaps; pants, black, common stuff; new heavy
boots; voice small and thin, inclined TO
tenor.
The Common Council of Washington, ID. c..
have offered a reward OF $4,000 fer the ar
rest and convection of these assassips, in I'D
dition to which l will pay $4,000.
lie. BAKER,
Colonel and Agent OF the War Department.
Baker was the efficient and powerful
Chief of the Government Secret Service
during the war. The assassin described
as having attempted to take the life of
Secretary Seward was Harold. a
brother of Baker commanded the de-
tachment of cavalry which discovered
Booth in the barn, and guarded his
body after he had been shot by Sergt.
Boston Corbett.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1884-02-14

1T is stated that Ireland does not
make cheese enough to supply the
home demand. Though very little is
made in the country, the climate and
soil are IA we'll adapted to dairying as
that of England and Holland, but the
people do not improve their oppor-
tunities as they should.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1884-02-14

In announcing visit of her Majesty
to Scotland, Scottish paper said !:
Preparations are now being made for
her reception, several tradesmen having
received orders to be Immediately
executed at Balmoral.''
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1884-02-14

In the cities of Brazil, where coffee
is largely used as beverage, alcohol
ism is unknown.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1884-02-14

A YASEEE editor remarks that he has
lately seen couple of sisters who had
to be told everything together, for they
were so much alike that they could not
be told apart
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1884-02-14

BRoUoHT down the house-Tke build
ing mover.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-23
SECRETARY CHANDELIERS SON.
A College Lad Who Became a Brake
man That He Might Marry His Sweet
heart

A romance Of peculiarly characteristic
flavor was related to the Washington
Graphic correspondent day or two ago
regarding a member of the family of W.
E. Chandler, Secretary of the Navy. The
lady in the case is a charming Connecti-
cut girl, of respectable but poor parents.
The young man is the son of the New
Hampshire statesman and politician. his
name being the same as that of
his distinguished parent. To CON-
mence Alright, the young man,
who is a half brother to the Sec
retary's young family, was left by his
great aunt on his mothers side a fortune
of $4,000. This was about the time 1877
he entered upon a course at Dartmouth
four years study, por-
tion of that time being also
devoted to an ardent courtship of the
charming Miss -. When he returned
home and held the customary conversa-
tiOn with his father as to the future he
casually remarked that about the first
thing he intended to do was to get married,
naming the lady of his choice.
but what have you got to marry
upon" asked the astute parent, who had
other matrimonial plans for his eldest son.
"Well, $4,000 will do for a starter" was
the reply. Il hope to make my way in
the world about as you have done. sir,
and don't think you had a larger capital
to commence upon"
"Wait a minute, young man." inter-
rupted the elder man; E'you have no
$4,000 to start with. You forget that you
have been drawing on this sum for the
last four years. There is about $50 to
your credit at the present time"
What followed might not be exactly
right to relate, but this much comes from
reliable source and is a necessary part
of the chronicle. The first thing with
which the public has any legitimate con-
cern is the fact that the young man sought
and obtained a position on the Concord
Railroad, a corporation occupying strong
position of antagOnism to his father in the
Granite State. He was appointed brake
man, and, while serving in that capacity,
had abundant opportunity of seeing his
father, who had to use the line frequently
when at home, and who often rode on the
train on which his independent son acted
as brakeman. Finally the young man
found more lucrative position on a West
ern road. He worked hard, rose to such
circumstances that he felt justified in
claiming the promise, renewed after his
severance of relations with his family, of
Miss -, and few days ago they were
married and proceeded to their Western
home.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-23
MIR. BENJAnIIN,s DENIAL.
He PrOnounces the Alleged Letter About
the BrftisE Recognition of the South
ern COnfederacy Forgery.

He PrOnounces the Alleged Letter About
the British Recognition of the South
ern COnfederacy Forgery.
The arrival Of an American paper con-
tanning the controversy in reference to
Mr.. Benjamin's alleged letter about the
British recognition of the COnfederacy,
says a Paris cable special to the New
York Herald, caused On this side of the
ocean no little amusement. The Herald
correspondent called upon Mr.. Benjamin,
who, in the course of conversation,
stated substantially as follows: "In the
first place, nobody at all familiar with the
true state of the facts could ever have en-
tertained the idea that | asked the Brit
ish Consul to introduce me to Lord Lyons.
Lord Lyons and myself have lived near
each other for several years, and during
that time had been in the habit of often
dining at each others tables. Conse-
quently the assertion that / applied to
the Consul for such introduction is sim
ply absurd"
Scan you recall any coincidence upon
which the story of the alleged letter
could have been based or anything that
ought to have given color to il -
sin August, 1860, during the Presiden-
tial campaign of Mr.. Lincoln, remember
being in san Francisco engaged with Mr..
Reverdy johnson upon the case of the
New Almaden Quicksilver Mines. 1t may
have happened that some such letter
was fabricated as one of the
numerous electioneering lodges of the
campaign, and it may have been sent by
some political buccaneer to Mr.. Thurlow
Weed, who would have not only per-
ceiyed such a device too foolish ever to be
made use Of, bnt also would have recog-
niZed it as spurious and thrown it aside
among his papers, where the forged docu.
ment was perhaps found at his DEATH"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-23
CONKLING CUT SHORT.
Compliment to Ex-Judge Comstocl1
kipped in the Bud

Compliment to Ex-Judge Comstoclx
Nipped in the Bud.
Yesterday was the fifth day of the argu-
ment on the motion to dismiss in the
Marie Garrison case, says the New York
Times Of the Dist inst. The referees and
all the attorneys came up early in the
morning. and surrounded the table where
on reposed the decorated water pitcher.
Mr.. Conkling and Mr.. Tyler occupied one
side and looked defiance at ex-Judge Com
stock, and Messrs. Clinton, Choate, Day,
Putuey, COmsJOck, Jr., and several clerks
Of the various attorneys on the other. Mr..
Day had large valise on the table filled
with legal papers, and the several lawyers
settled back in their chairs with looks of
resignation when he arose to begin the
conclusion OF his argument. He finished
about noon. and then the other counsel on
both sides discussed different features Of
the case. Mr.. ComstOck looked out be-
tween the points of his collar and argued
at some length, with slight degree of ir-
rltatiOn at one of the referees rulings
Il think that you are little quick-tem-
pered Judge said the referee.
i am quick-tempered," replied Mr..
COmstOck, ''but | am goOd-natured."
"Oh, very" remarked Mr.. Conkling,
sOttO vOce.
Mr.. COnkling discussed one of the bear.
ings of the motion, and Mr.. COmstock
begged to be allowed to conclude his ar
gument
Il thought you were through said Mr..
Conkling, with surprise.
Il was not, however," said the ex-
Judge, standing very erect, and putting
his thumbs under his suspenders.
Il beg your PARDON replied Mr.. COnk-
ling, sitting down. He added. with sar-
casm: ''IOur perOratiOn was so full and
complete that / took it for granted that
you would be unable to stretch it out any
longer"
When Mr.. Conkling rose to address the
other lawyers it was like an orator appear
ing to an audience, so many were they in
number.
''In view of the remarks of the distin-
guished counsel who came last into the
case" said Mr.. Conkling, looking at Mr..
Comstock, "a man renowned alike in the
fields Of"
Don't, DON'T" interrupted Mr. Com
stock, waving his arm. Il can't stand
that sort of thing. Draw it mild"
Il move we adjourn" said Mr.. Day
/ from the end of the table.
Mr.. Conkling turned and gazed sternly
upon the daring attorney, Mr. Day re-
/ turned his glance feebly for a moment,
| and then allowed his eyes to wonder
toward the ceiling. Mr.. Conkling con
unued to gaze upon him, and Mr.. Day
looked as if he wished he hadn't said any
thing, and nervonsly twisted about in his
chair. Mr.. Conkling finally withdrew his
glance, and Mr.. Day breathed freely once
more, and his OppTessor continued that
he hoped the counsel of the other side
would hire a large hall so that they could
all get together in it and become of one
mind before the next session of the trial
1t was very distressing, he said, to be
obliged to witness children of one family
thus fall out and chide and fight as the
counsel opposed to him had been doing
throughout the case.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-23
EXPELLED FROM AN EN-
CHANGE.

Burgess Goes Back on BiIIups
The Board of Managers of the Cotton
Exchange, says the New York Times of
the Goth inst, held a protracted meeting
yesterday in reference to the report of the
Supervisory Committee, in the matter of
the alleged frauds by the firm of J. p. Bill
lups & Co. After careful consideration.
the Board, by vote largely in excess Of
the necessary two-thirds, decided to ex-
pei Mr.. Billups. No reasons were given.
anu all the managers declined to furnish
any information beyond stating that Mr..
Billups had been expelled.
Mr.. BIlups was seen at his office but
absolutely declined to say anything about
the case, except that he would preDare a
statement for publication. From a men,
Der OF the EXchhnge it was learned that
the Supervisory Committee, when it began
the investigation, called upon Mr.. Billups
for statement, which he gave, and also
requested Mr.. Burgess, his partner, to ap-
pear before 1t. Mr.. Burgess is not men,
Der of the Exchange, and therefore de-
cllned to respond to the committees sum-
mons. After hearing all the evidence the
committee decided the charges not prov
ed, and so reported to the Board of Man.
ayers. Subsequently Mr.. Burgess. hear
ing that Mr.. Billups had charged him
with being the instIgator of the fraudn-
lent transaction, wrote letter to the
managers, in which he declared that Mr..
Billups was cognizant of all that had oc-
CURED, and was in fact an accessorS
The Supervisory Committee, in view Of
the fact that its first report had not been
acted on, reopened the case, resulting in
the expulsion OF Mr.. Billups. 1t is un-
derst0od that his seat will now have to be
sold for the benefit of his creditors, and
he is said to have declared that if this is
done he will resort to the courts for a set
tlement.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-23
GOSSIP AT THE CAPITAL.
BLAINE LEARNING WISDOM
FROM CLAY's EXPERIENCES.

All His Hopes Staked on a SINGLE
Chance-Why Springer has Been Going
Slow in the Investigation of the De-
partment of Justice.
Blaine has been very much talked about
IN the last few days by the politicians,
says a Washington special of the 2Oth
INST, because none of them appear to
understand what he is doing. He is
charged with being engaged in nume-
rous intrigues with different candidates.
For the last two weeks he has been almost
invisible to public gaze. He has steadily
denied himself to all callers during the
day, and has only seen a few intimate
friends in the evening. All this is
said to cover some very deep purpose.
But If Mr.. Blaine and his closest friends
can be believed, he is doing absolutely
nothing to secure or influence the Chi
cago nomination, and will do nothing. In
MS study of American history while
writing his book he has found a parallel
LOT MS experience in the course of Henry
Clay. Clay had his same wonderful poD-
ularlty, but was defeated twice in a strug-
gIe ior the nomination. He secured it
the third time, but was defeated bv the
effects of the personal fight in which he
became involved while struggling Tor the
temporary prize. 1t is at this point in
history that Mr.. Blaine finds his lesson.
lie VIII not enter any fight. He will re-
main IN passive condition. II the pop
ular feeling throughout the country is
strong enough to force his nomination.
well and good. In this he sees his only
chance. In month or six weeks Mr..
Blaine may go to his home in Maine. His
policy at present is one of inactivity and
opposition to no one. He is friendly
with nearly all the aspirants. and this is
what has given rise to the stores that he
was making terms with them all. The
story that he was entering upon an alli-
ahce with the President appears to have
Deen based upon the theory that he will
not oppose the President. Blaine sincerely
believes that this is year when a candi-
date who does the least will have the best
chance. Senator Warner Miller, of New
York, is one of his warmest friends. If
Blaine should lift his hand Miller would
at once go to work. 1t is Blaine who is
responsible for Miller's present neutral
position.
1t has been a source of wonder to many
why the Investigation of the Department
OF Justice has been dragging on for weeks
over the comparatively unimportant
frauds in the United States MarsbaFs Of
nee, without proceeding directly to the
most important scandals. 1t now apDears
that the delay has been occasioned by
Mr.. springer making a special study Of
the Whole matter. He has had LAID before
him number of special statements of the
various frauds which have from time to
time been charged against the depart
ment. Now that the second stage of the
investigation is reached, Mr.. Springer is
thoroughly we'll equipped to make the in
quiry direct and fOrcible.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-23
"A SEA SERPENT.
Story Which the Officers of the
Schooner Edward Waite Tell.

Story Which the Officers of the
Schooner Edward Waite Tell.
The officers and crew ofthe schooner Ed
wardWaite, says the Philadelphia Record of
10Th OF February, of Portland, Me-, which ar
rived at Philadelphia on Saturday, ARE posi-
tive that they fell in with a genuine sea
serpent on the voyage from Cardenas to
that city with a cargo of sugar. The
bronze-faced mate, William Page, who
has been a sailor for thirty years, told the
story of the remarkable adventure in a
aighttorward manner. "Our VOYAGE"
said he, from Cardenas to Cape Hatteras
was uneyentful. We passed that point
on the morning of the 18th, and were
more than half way to Cape Henry
when we sighted strange dis
turbance in the ocean. 1t was my watch,
and there were several men on deck at the
time. We thought at first that it was a
whale, but as it did not blow we con-
cluded that it was large shark, although
some OF the men who were watching it
said that it was too large for a shark. The
thing, whatever it was, came nearer and
nearer, as if charging for the vessel, and
we began to get little excited. We no.
ticed also, as it came within a reasonable
distance, that the things head was raised
ont of the water. 1t came nearer and
nearer, leaving a long, wide wake behind
it, and stirring up the water into foam,
like the paddles of a river steamer. 1t
passed the schooner within less than 250
yards, and we had a full view. We
were so much interested that / for
got to call the Captain, who was be-
low asleep, but all OF the watch saw the
thing as plainly as l can see the schooner
there in the next dock. 1t was a sea SER
pent and no mistake. We could only
measure its size by the line made in the
water, but l should say that it was fully
80 feet long, with a head as large and
something like the shape of a horses
head. The most remarkable thing about
it was the color and size of its eyes. They
were of bright saffron hue, and half as
big as a mans hand. 1t held it's head
above water all the time we saw it, which
was about half an hour, when it passed
out of sight in a southerly direction. We
were at the time in latitude 50 degrees 40
minutes, and it was a clear day. We
could not have been mistaken"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-23
MURDERED FOR THE DOCTORS
The Bodies of the Victims of a Triple
Tragedy Found in Medical Col

The Bodies of the Victims of a Triple
Tragedy Found in Medical Col
lege.
CINCINNATI, Feb. 22.-Last Friday
night house in Ayondale, in which lived
Beverly Taylor and his wife and Eliza
Cramberd, an adopted child. all colored.
was burned down and the inmates were
missing. Last night their bodies were
found in the Ohio Medical Col
lege and were taken to city
undertaker's. An examination of
the remains show that all three
were murdered, all showing unmistakable
signs of violence, the skulls of Taylor
and his wife being fractured. Whether
the crime was committed for money or to
furnish subjects for the dissectlng table is
not known, but the general belief is that
it was done for the latter purpose. The
house occupied by Taylor is in desolate
spot half a mile from any neighbor. Allan
ingalls,, jefferson Lout, Richard ingalls,
and Benjamin Johnson, all colored and
residing in the vicinity of the scene of
the murder, have been arrested on sus-
picion of being the perpetrators of the
crime
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-02-23
TREASURY SECRETS.
How the VenangO National Bank :
tied IFS nahf - a.. g. -.

How the VenangO National Bank Set
tied Its Debt to the Government.
S. B. Benson, formerly Chief of the Sc
cret Service Division of the Treasury De-
partment, says the New York World of
the 2lst inst, testified before the House
Committee on Expenditures in the De-
partment of Justice to-day in relation to
the defalcations of United States Marshal
Hall IN the Western District of Pennsvl-
yania. In speaking of the present organ
izatiOn of the United States District At
torney's office in Pittsburg, he said that
al the work was performed by
tne Attorney, Mr.. Stone, and
his assistant Mr.. Wilson. and
that Mr.. d. Cameron, who is Senator
MltchelFs law partner and brother-in-
law, and who draws a salary of Sl2. 500
per annum as an assistant attorney. lives
at WellsbOro, Tioga county. about 400
miles from Pittsburg, and renders no pub
lie service.
He also made statement in regard to
the failure of the Nenango National Bank
to the effect that when the failure occur
red the bank owed the government $3.50
900, which was there on deposit; that by
some manipulation the bank cot the
United states to agree to take 1,200
acres of land in the oil regions in paw
ment of the debt; that the government
had subsequently to pay an old mort
gage Of $4,000 in order to get a clear title
to portion of the land, and that about
tWo-thirds Of the land was sold after
wards for $4,000. The witness had heard
nnd believed that also "by some manipu-
lation" the bank had succeeded in with
drawing its deposit in the Treasury OF
Tltllt tNNl TN1G loaUiner hn .
nothing but this oil land in lien of the
$2oO,O0O; or, if the deposit was not re-
turned to the bank, in lieu of the debt Of
the S19O,000. In answer to a question bv
Mr.. Milliken, the witness admitted that
at the time the settlement was made with
the bank oil lands in Western PennsyIva-
MIA were regarded as very valuable.