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National Republican., 1884-09-13
HIS BRAIN EXPOSED.
A Boys Head Split Open by An Az
Falling from a Fifth story VIM
dow-He VIII Get Well.

dow-He VIII Get Well.
New YORK, Sept. 12.-Thos. O'Rourke Q,
ii years old, was taken to the Chambers
street hospital on tho evening of Aug.
10. An axe falling from the fifth story
of a tenement house had struck his head
and fractured the right parietal bone
about three inches above the right ear.
There was large cut in the scalp. and II
probe being introduced revealed the outer
membrane of the brain. On the follow
ing morning his left side was completely
paralyZed, and it was thought he could
not live. The patient was taken to the
operating room and etherized. The
original wound in the scalp was enlarged
to two and one. half inches, and flaps were
formed. A trephine which is n cone.
shaped tube with sharp serrated edge,
was applied to the fractured bone and
was cautiously forced through it with a
motion like sinking a screw, and piece
of bone about al half Inch in diameter
was removed. By means of forceps,
Bplintered bone which had been driven
into the brain was removed, the aperture
in the skull enlarged to the size of
silver half dollar, and the Jagged edges of
the skull carefully smoothed of. The
brain was found to be lacerated at different
points and bled considerably. The boy
surprised every one by quickly recover
ing from the shock and taking milk.
Six days after the operation the paralysis
had entirely disappeared. On Sept. he
sat up all day. and every, day since has
been playing about the ward. His brain
is now exposed and its pulsations are
plainly visible. When excited the brain
protrudes nearly through the skull. The
scalp will gradually grow over the aper-
ture and in three weeks it will be en-
tirelY covered.
National Republican., 1884-09-13

Arkansas IrduUer.
The other day, for the first time in his
life, old Sandy came to town. While in
a saloon his sympathies were ELECTED by
q free lunch.
"How much will yer charge me ter cat
some O. dat?" he asked.
Take glass of beor and you won't
have to pay anything" replied tho bar
tender.
"Gimme dc beer"
After drinking the beer and eating
heartily of the lunch, he turned to the
bartender, and said:
"I'se 'bleeged ter yer sab. / has allus
heard dat town folks was stuck up, but /
fms 'om ter be 'commodatenes' people I
eber seed"
Here, give me Nickel"
"What fur2"
"For the beer"
"Doan' owe yer one. 1 wanted der
lunch an yer said dat eff I'd take de beer
/ wouldn' hab ter pay nothin'. Thought
yer wanted it drunk up ter git it outen
dc way"
'Get ont of here or I'll kick you into
the street"
'In cose, sab; in cose. Yerse'f's do
'culiaest weite pussou neber seed. Makes
er man drink his beer an den fretens ter
kick him. Good day. Como down in de
swamp some time an I'll show yer how
ter kick. rs gwine ter git uten dis town
case | amt felt nachul sense l CO me
heah"
National Republican., 1884-09-13

A nice point of law has been raised in
connection with tho office of commits
sioner of labor statistics, which, it is said,
accounts for tho failure of President
Arthur to fill tho new Office. Mr.. Jarrett
was nominated by the President as COM
missioner. confirmed by the senate, and
his commission was prepared, but never
delivered. Therefore Mr.. Jarrett did not
become public officer. The tenure of
office act authorizes the President during
the recess of the senate to fill only such
vacancies as may occur through death,
resignation, or inability to serve. Neither
of these contingencies have arisen in this
case, and it is maintained that no vacancy
exists in the office of commissioner of
labor statistics that the President is by
law authorized to fill.
National Republican., 1884-09-13

To THE PUBLIc.--John II. Fowler, whose
duty it was to protect us while asleep or
awake, has fallen by the hand of cow
ardly assassin. He was poor man,
honest, upright, kind, and generous, ever
wstchful of our interest and our lives.
lie had no insurance on his life. His
salary was small and family largo and
helpless. They arc now left without a
dollar in tho house, and as he offered up
his life in protecting ours we should offer
our purses in providing for his widow
and orphans. Let us give with liberal
hand. One cannot do tor all, but all can
do for one. 1t has been recommended to
me by many prominent merchants and
public officers that Meade post, No. .. e..
A. r.. appoint a good, responsible com
mittee to solicit assistance for this worthy
object, in tho city at large and the
various departments, which will be done
ut once. M. A. DILLON,
Commander of Post No. 8,
National Republican., 1884-09-13
AN ENGLISH INVASION.
Views OF n Scientific Visitor ON the
city and Its Fair Inhabitants.


city and Its Fair Inhabitants.
"This cold wave, as you call it, has just
saved my life," said a tall man, who regis
tored at the Ebbitt last night asp. Il.
Craigie, London, England. Another day
of such distressing heat as felt in Phila-
delphia would have killed me, Pm sure"
Mr.. Craigio said that Washington was
tho most beautiful city he had over
visited. reminding him of Paris, except
for the dense population of the latter, and
in the avenues ho traced resemblance to
those Of Munich.
But the ladies'" he exclaimed, where
do all the pretty women come from2 Here
all the time, and more, TOO, in winter.
Well, l declare, 1t is something extraor-
dinary."
The invasion of Englishmen, developed
by glance at the Motel registers, Mr..
Craigio explained by pointing out all of
those at the Ebhitt as scientists from the
Philadelphia convention.
"They are o better crowd than tho
average English Travellers" said a hotel
clerk, who had mot the latter by tho
hundred in q New York experience.
They are almost rs easy TO suit as
Americans you know"
National Republican., 1884-09-13
A Convincing Argument.

Ne,0 York Graphic.
$50 you don't think You will come to
New York to settle ?" inquired old Mr..
Smith of young Mr.. Riggs.
mo; think not" replied the physi-
clan.
"Why2"
"Too healthy"
"But you forget that our drinking water
Is very impure"
mo; thought Of that"
"And that our sewage is defective"
81 thought of that too"
"And our tenement houses are grossly
overcrowded"
"rhat doesn't influence mo at ALL"
"And this is the largest watermelon
market in the world"
Goodness gracious is that so? Why
didn't you say that before? Ofcourse I'll
come"
National Republican., 1884-09-13
st. Patrick's Temperance Society.

The third of the course of lectures
which DR.. P. j. Murphy, of Columbia
hospital, is delivering before st. Patrick's
Total Abstinence society, will be given
at the meeting of that organization to-
morrow evening, These lectures are of
general interest, and have attracted large
present in full force some of its members
who have been absent from the city for q
number of years having returned, and
the musical and literary entertainment
which follows the lecture will possess
many pleasing features. German hall,
COG Eleventh street northwest, is the
place where the lectures are delivered.
National Republican., 1884-09-13

have taken the for the above valuable safes and will Ice,
constantly on hand full line of all Styles where par si
reliable Fire or Burglar Proof Safe select lust scb size
tye as they may need.
Old safes taken in exchange price allowed for same
We also keep constantly hand line of Vault Doors ,
House Safes for Sveware, ewy Money Books and paper &c
ey are p OF heavy plate ron doors heavy bolt work
and best combination ocks fitted elegant STYLE and
consist OF the best Fire Proof Safes handsome
woodchery ebony No household should be without one of these
safes. Call and hem
National Republican., 1884-09-13

baltimore, Sept. IA swimming
contest took place to-day between Robert
P. McGee and w. II. Dryden, both expert
and long distance swimmers. The course
was from Ferry Bar to and around Fort
Carroll and back, fourteen miles. The
water was somewhat rough, and both
started well, McGee slightly in the lead
After going two and half miles Dryden
was picked up by the boat which accom-
panied him and carried as far as Fort
Carroll, when he again went into the
water, but again called for his boat after
making one and half miles. McGee
finished the entire distance. The start
was made at lilo a. m, and tho contest
was not finished until $40 tonight.
National Republican., 1884-09-13
West End Republicans.

The West End Blaine and Logan cam-
paign club met last night at Catholic hall,
on Twenty-eighth street northwest. Ad-
dresses were made by Messrs. Carter A.
Stewart and J. w. Mcfarland. Messrs.
George d. Graham and George w. Stew
art were elected to canvass the fifth
and ]. w. Mcfarland, to canvass tho
fourth Virginia district. and Messrs. L.
A. Savoy and j. Henry Lewis to canvass
the first Virginia district. They will
soon take the stump. The club appro-
priated $50 for tho national committee,
and the secretary was ordered to forward
the money.
National Republican., 1884-09-13
A BRUTAL MURDERER HANGED.
Ono OF the hiscreants Who sIaugh-
tered the Taylor Family and Sold
Their HohIea TO a Medical College.

tered the Taylor Family and Sold
Their Bodies TO Medical College.
CINCINNATI, ONO, Sept. 12.-Benia-
min johnson, colored, was hanged this
morning for completely with Allen In
gals in the murder of Beverly Taylor,
his wife. and little girl, near Avondale,
last February and selling the bodies of
tho victims to the Ohio Medical college.
A week aftorward the bodies were found
in the college, and ingalls, and johnson
were arrested. The atrocity of this
crime, together with the action of the
jury in fixing the grade of William Ber-
ner's crime as manslaughter when it was
q clear case of murder in the first dogreo,
were the potent cause leading to tho riot
of last spring.
Johnson was attended during the last
fifteen minutes in his cell by DIR. Joyce
alone. The sheriff read to him the war
rant fcw minutes before 10 o'clock.
johnson listened with wild look, but
said nothing. The jail physician admin
istered some brandy. Ho knelt on the
scatlold during q very brief prayer, and
then made neat speech, declaring his
innocence, and saying he was prepared to
die. His death was almost instantaneous
and without peculiar feature. The exc
cution took place in the Jail yard, the
scaflold being screened by canvass.
National Republican., 1884-09-13
A Good Cricket Game.

NEW YORK, Sept. 12.--The cricket
match between the I. Zingari club, of
Canada, and the eleven of the Staten Is
land athletic association was witnessed
by several hundred ladies and gentlemen.
The interest of the game centered in the
way the Staten Islanders rolled up the
big score of POI runs for six wickets, in
the face of sharp fielding and swift bowl
ing. A feature of the game was the stand
made by Wilson and KeSsler. who made
sixty-seven runs in the second wicket.
National Republican., 1884-09-13

The entertainments at tho Dime mu-
scum this week are of the most attractive
character and are nightly patronized by
full and delighted audiences. The matt
nees are particularly we'll attended by
ladies and children. Prof Shedman's s
monkey and dog circus is most ex.
traordinary show, while the delightful
music, singing, and acrobatio display
cannot fail to please. The curiosities of
the museum, with Hannah Battersby. the
champion of fat women, and the little
midgets. Maj. Littlefnger and wife, with
many others, make up most enjoyable
evenings amusement,
National Republican., 1884-09-13
A VIGOROUS MornER-IN-LAw.
She WAS ga Holy Te, or, Said Mr..
Taylor, end She Could Lick six
Men.

NClU YORK sun.
Andrew o. Taylor was otraigned before
Judge Gildersleeve in general sessions
yesterday, charged with ass,ulting his
mother.in-law, Anna Greonwald. living
at 46 Essex street, on July %. Mrs.
Greenwald was called to the stand, but
ex-Assemblyman Livingston, counsel for
the defense, entered an objection to her
testimony on the ground that she had
frequently confessed herself an atheist,
and that, in Wow of her disbelief, the
fear of consequences was removed, and
her testimony was therefore incompetent.
Mr.. Livingston was allowed to examine
her.
"Do you believe in God ?" ho asked.
"Well, yes. l shouldn't wonder if
there was one" sho replied in German to
the interpreter with shrug of her
shoulders. Later on, while the case was
being conducted for the defense, she was
asked:
"Do youadrink ~
"Ycs," she replied.
ibid you drink hard stuff"
"Yes. / drink coffee and beer, and
champaign if can get it,"
Mr.. Taylor, the prisoner, was called to
the stand in hts own defense. He was
gayly attired. He said he was a whole
sale cheese manufacturer at 164 New
Chambers street. He said that he had
great doubts about Mrs. ..Greenwald being
the mother Of his wife, to which Mrs.
Greenwald replied from the back of the
court in German that she had money to
back her relation.
"She's holly terror" said the prisoner,
from the witness stand. "She can lick
six men. have seen her clean out the
barroom."
"But you knocked her DOWN."
mo, sir. L firmly believe that the
Lord knocked her down. | feel confident
that it was a supreme power that knocked
her down, cut her face, and blacked her
eye"
Through the. instrumentality of your
fist, "saId Assistant District Attorney Vim
cent.
"But she was banging me over the
head with big dipper," said tho priso-
ner. 'f"'
Another supreme power" said the
court.
The jury acquitted Taylor.
National Republican., 1884-09-13

New YORK, Sept. 12.-Miss Jessie lsh-
erwood, young girl who ran away from
her home in Nyack, N. Y, on Monday
night last, has been found in this city at
the Home for the Friendless. She at first
said that her name was Annie Brown;
that she was an orphan, and that she had
come here from Pennsylvania. When
asked later if she was not Jessie Isher-
wood she acknowledged she was. She
from home. Her mind is weak, and this
fact had caused her friends the greater
anSiety
National Republican., 1884-09-13

PRovINcErowN, MASS, Sept. 12.-The
schooner Grace f. Littleton. which ar
rived here last night, reports losing Capt
Daniel McKinnon overheard in gale of
the Grand Banks on Sept. /. During tho
same gale an unknown bark was dis
masted short distance from them. She
ran down near her intending to lay until
morning to render assistance If needed,
but received no hail. Capt. Mckinnon's
wife committed suicipe here short time
ago. They leave daughter and a son.
National Republican., 1884-09-13

Gen. George A. Ii. Blake, retired, U. s.
A., while in the barber shop at the
Ebbitt house about noon yesterday, had
slight attack of apoplexy, and was re-
moved to his home at No. 1879 N street,
near Vermont avenue, where he was at
tended by DIR. s. ]. Radcliffe. Last night
he was in favorable condition, although
he was still unable to speak. Mrs. Blake
and her daughters, the Misses Wood, are
absent in New York, and Gen. Blake has
no one with him at present but the family
servants,
National Republican., 1884-09-13

Two boys named Erasmus Edmonds,
colored, aged 13, and John Washington,
aged II, played with some fireworks last
night at Twenty second street and Vir-
ginia avenue The boys set off a large
blue light, which struck Edmonds on the
left arm and blew oil the hand at the
wrist. Washington was also injured
about the face and arms. Dr. Reyburn
was called in. Ho dressed Washington's
wound and amputated Edmondss left arm
above the elbow.
National Republican., 1884-09-13
A Ph,nomennl on Well.

OIL CITY, Sept. l2.-The Phillips Bros.
new oil we'll is ono Of the most phenome-
nal ever sunk in the oil regions. 1t was
drilled on Aug. 80, and has been pro-
ducing since over 1900 barrels daily,
reaching on the 7th 100 barrels an hour.
1t flows with the regularity of clock work,
tho oil gushing out at intervals of nine
minutes and half the flows lasting about
four minutes. Largo numbers of people
visit the we'll.
National Republican., 1884-09-13

BosToN, Sept. 12.-The schooner Dres-
den from shalee, N. s., for New York,
collided yesterday morning of Cape
Cod, with the steamer Lorenzo d. Baker,
receiving serious injury. The Baker
brought tho crew TO Boston. The schooner
was taken in tow by tho steamer Berk-
shire, but when of Provncetown abe
caRsized and was abandoned.
National Republican., 1884-09-13
MURDERED AND CREMATED.
lrglars Murder an Old Man, Sat-
urate His Body with Kerosene, and
Set Eire TO IL.

Set Fire to IL.
AUGUSTA, GA, Sept. 12.-William
Wales, an old man employed as q night
watchman in the office of the Augusta
and Summerville Railway company in
this city. was found dead in the office
this morning. There was fearful con-
fusion on the back of his head, and his
body had been burned to crisp. Close
10 the body were found pickax and an
oil can, the former having evidently been
used to commit the murder and the con-
tents of the latter to hide the evidence of
the crime. The body had been saturated
with oil and then set on fire. The floor
had burned in holes beneath the body,
but the pools of blood which saturated the.
space about the corpse had saved the
building from obstruction. A desk in the
office had been priced open and $3S
stolen. Wales had, it is supposed, been
making a tour of the premises, and prob
ably was about to wind the indicator. as
the last puncture in the dial had been
made at 11:30, when the murder was
committed. There is no clew to the
murderers, who evidently were ac-
quainted with the place.
National Republican., 1884-09-13
Charged With the Murder OF Two
COnvicts.

LEXINGTON, KY, Sept. 12.-W. B.
Conner, superintendent and partner in the
firm of C. L. Mason & Co., contractors at
the water works here, and r. $. Perkins,
warden, were lodged In Jail to-day on a
charge of felony to await the coroner's
inquiry as to the death of two convicts.
1t is said they will be held tomorrow on
charge of murder. j. Quinn, the fore
man, has absconded.
National Republican., 1884-09-13

The funeral of Joseph II. Squier, who
took his own life Thursday, will take
place from 1914 X street at o'clock this
afternoon. 1t will be strictly private.
Mr.. Squier's brother and other members
of the family arrived last evening. Mrs.
Squier is still terribly upset by the shock,
and her friends are arranging for her re-
moval from the city as soon as possible.
National Republican., 1884-09-13
Imported Dry Goods in New York.

Imported Dry GOOds la New York,
NEW YORK, Sept. l2.--The imports of
dry goods at the port of New York for
the week ended to-day were $2,s39,2 9,2l0,
and the amount marketed ~ 079, ,s97. Tho
total imports since January l were $780,.
Oll ,6l5, against S9l, ,Gal, ,OlS for the Same
time last year, and the amount marketed
$s6,2li,5s4 against 800, ,I57, 5l3 for the
same time in 1883
National Republican., 1884-09-13

KINGSTON, N. Y, Sept. I'D. d.
Selleg has been blind from his youth; yet
ho has built up an extensive manufactur-
ing business at Newburg, and is in oil
respects successful business man. On
Monday last he came here to look after
his interest in the failure Of John ID.
Sleiglet, the furniture dealer, to whom
he had sold wares, and while stepping
from the sidewalk into hardware store
to escape the hot sunshine. he walked
into an open hatchway and fell to the
cellar. He was removed to his homo on
bed. His blindness has made him the
victim of numerous accidents during his
active businC IS life. He has thrice fallen
through a hatchway, once been in a rail-
way collision, was present at a steamboat
explosion, and at another time he was
wrecked and rescued from raft. He is
said to be an excellent judge Of goods,
judging wholly by his sense of touch.
National Republican., 1884-09-13
OLD DEFENDERS, DAY.
Quiet Celebration OF the Anniversary
OF the Battle OF North Point.

OF the Battle OF North Point.
BALTIMORE, MD, Sept. 12.-Tho sew
entieth anniversary of the battle of North
Point was celebrated here to-day in very
quiet way. The city offices, courts, and
public schools were closed. The parade
of the Old Defenders, which has hereto
fore been the prominent feature of the
anniversary, did not take place. the asso-
citation having disbanded on account of
the small number of the old heroes now
living. A number of organizations. in
cluding the Knights of Pythias, the Ger
man Drill association, Cadets of Temper
ance, and Grand Army posts, celebrated
the day by excursions, picnics, and re-
unions, the exercises consisting of ma
tional songs, addresses, and other appro-
pirate services. Of the seven survivors of
the association of Old Defenders four of
thcm-Jas. Q. Merford, aged 50; Samuel
jennings SO; Nathaniel Watts, 81, and
John Peddicord, s7-were able to leave
their homes, and. with several prominent
citizens, were the guests of Mr.. Robert
Rennert, with whom they took dinner.
To the remaining threo--Wm. Batcheler,
aged 96; George Boss, 81, and Asbury
Jarritt, 69--who were unable to leave
their homes, dinner was sent by Mr..
Rennert, with messages and congratula-
tions from their comrades.
National Republican., 1884-09-13
George Lewl.,s Body Found.

The body Of George Lewis which was
lost overheard from the tugboat Hattie,
Cockpit point, on Tuesday, was recovered
yesterday. II was brought TO this city
and taken to his residence, Ala Twenty
sixth street northwest. and the coroner
notified.
National Republican., 1884-09-13
Death OF a Wealthy CaIirornlan.

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 12.-William
Sherman, ex- United States subtreasurer,
in this city, died this afternoon. He was
possessed of large wealth, and was a
relative of Gen. w. Il. sherman. For
thirty years he acted as agent for the
Sherman property in this city, which is
very copsiderabla.
National Republican., 1884-09-13
Useless NIIltnry I,eservntions.

The President has turned over to the
interior department the military reserva'
tion at Fort Sanders, Wyoming, aud the
barracks at Baton Rouge, La, for disposal
under the act of July last, providing
for the sale of useless military reserva-
tiona
National Republican., 1884-09-13

PHILADELPHIA, Sept. l2.-Both the
Ladner brothers, tho suspended bankers,
were arrested this morning, Louis j. at
Hoboken, n. j., and William at Atlantic
IlLV
National Republican., 1884-09-13
Rochester Brewing Co.'S:
= Il Il r..
Analysis of DR.. Engelhardt,


Member of the Board OF Chemists
state of New York.
1891.
SYRACUSE, N. Y. April 1, 1884.
To the Hon. Til. RYAN, Mayor of Syracuse, N. Y.
DEAR SIN; The sample of Beer Of the Roch.
ester Brewing Company obtained from you Sep.
tember 20, 1881, gave on analysis the following
resultsi
Specific Gravity at 76o
Fahrenheit, 1.O15o
Acidity, or Lactic Acid cal
culated, O.2O7
Alcohol, by weight, 4.9e2
Extract, 5,S7O
Maltese Sugar in Extract, 1903
Ash in Extract, o.516
No injurious substances found
Very respectfully,
FRANCIS L. ENGELHARDT, PIT. I.
National Republican., 1884-09-13
SHEAR NONSENSE.

A Maiden born when autumn leaves
Are rustling In scptembcr's breeze,
Asapphirc On her brow should bind
For ease Of heart and peace Of mind.
old Notion.
National Republican., 1884-09-13
Free Lunch n Failure.

CLOTHING for school wear. Eisemen Bro
corner Seventh and Il streets.
National Republican., 1884-09-13
SUMMER RESORTS.
WEDNESDAY. OCTOBER Is
DOCK ENoN SPRINGS AND MINERAL
LII BATHS
Great North Mountain. near Winchester. Va.

Altitude over /, 900 feet. Temperature 10 to
10 degrees below the city.
Four mineral waters : tonic, purifying, and
specific for dyspepsia, kidney and liver troubles
Separate bath houses for ladies' and gentlemen,
with tub, flow, douche and sitz baths, and q
1hls Year. Terms s!iC, to tS9 Der month OF fSur
weeks, Some pleasant fourth floor rooms s32,
Sp cal rates for families. Eight hours ride
from Washington.
Tickets 70 the springs and return, $780, good
illustrated pamphlets, giving all Information
may be had OF A. s. PRATT ~ SONS
MANAGERS, 4Ol Ninth street northwest
National Republican., 1884-09-13

'ItIs healthy place The nights are deli.
ciously cool. No mosquitoes, no bar, mo sound
OF revery by night 1t ls u good place for all
who desire cleanly and cool retreat" 10. ],
Stuart Wells, Surgeon, U, IS. Nj
National Republican., 1884-09-13

"Molly, wish you would be better
girl" said an Austrian father to his little
daughter. you have no idea how sorry
l am that mamma has to scold you all the
time" Don't worry about it, pa" was
the reply of the little angel, II am not
one of those sensitive children. Half tho
time l don't hear what she says."-Sift-