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Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1884-04-17
The Wrong Leg.
Detroit Free Press.

Detroit Free Press.
'I leaf my son Shake in der shtore
while I come down town" he began as
he halted a patrolman, "und pooty
queek man walks in und looks around
and says:
"Poy, I has got some pad news for
you"
Chow vos dotP" says Shake.
"Vell, your fader falls down on der
shtreet und preaks his leg, und vhas
here to get dollar to pay for hack to
bring him home"
"No!"
''Dot vhas So"
"Vhell, dot makes my boy Shake feel
like load of hay falls on him, but he
doan go quite crazy. He thinks it all
oafer ind says:
$50 my fader proke his leg%
(Which leg was ito"
''Der left leg"
"Are you sure?"
"Of course, I helped carry him into
der City Hail."
Den my poy Shake he laugh all oafer,
shust So, und chuckles down in his
poots, like dis; und den he blows
bolice whistle NIT all his nigh, und dot
schwindler runs away.
$50 Jake doubted his story, chr"
III course.
"Why??"
''Vhen, you look here few times"
He reached down and pulled up the
left pants leg, and the officer saw a neat
and handy wooden limb.
"You don't fool my poy Shake on
wooden legs, and don't you forget himp'
chuckled the old man as he waved his
hand to a street car to take him
aboard.
The President of the Geological So
ciety thinks that whales were originally
land animals and gradually become fit
ted for their present position among ma
rine creatures.
Bolivia IS cultivating the cinchona
with energy. At three different places
In that country the number oftrees grow
ing is estimated at 100000, 100000 and
3, 100000 respectively.
Work has begun on the college build-
ing at Salina.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-09
BREwsTERs PRETTY LAWYER.
His Retainment and the Renewal of the
Dorsey Suits Objected to in the Cabi-

His Retainment and the Renewal of the
Dorsey Suits Objected to in the Cabi-
net.
George Bliss, says a Washington spe-
cial, gave some news to several members
OF the Cabinet as well as to the public
when he disclosed the fact, in his testi-
mOny on Thursday, that young Mr.. Bliss,
of st. Louis, had been employed by the
government to prosecute the civil cases
against the star route contractors. Young
Mr.. Bliss is famous for his beauty. and
has complexion that the ladies envy but
he is not reputed to be a great LAWYER.
Postmaster General Gresham got his
first information of this new deal of
Brewster's from the evidence of George
Bliss, and is emphatically opposed to the
arrangement. He declined to be inter-
viewed on the subject, but it may be an
nOunced on very good authority that he
believes the government has no prospect
OF collecting anything, even if it gets
judgment against Dorsey and others.
which is more than doubtful, He
thinks enough money has already been
wasted in attorneys fees and investiga-
tiOns, and takes the ground that the At
torney General shouldregard the interests
of the government as a private attorney
should those of his client, and no honest
attorney would advise the commence
ment of a civil suit with no more of
case than the government has against
| Dorsey. The other members of the Cabi-
net, particularly Teller, Lincoln and Fre-
| linghuysen, are known to agree with
Gresham IN this opinion, and Brewster
| VIII receive no encouragement from his
| associates in his efforts to secure Young
Mr.. Bliss good fee out of the public
| Treasury.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-09
GEORGIA REPUBLICANS.
A Stormy Time Expected at To-day's
State Convention.

ATLANTA, April S.-TO-day at noon the
White Republican Convention was held
in the Senate Chamber. The attendance
composed the best elements Of Republi-
canism in Georgia. The convention was
called to order by Jonathan Norcross.
The permanent organization resulted in
in the election of William Markham as
Chairman, and W. L. Clark Secretary.
The Committee on Resolutions, consist
ing of Gen. Longstreet, eX-COngressman
Freeman and DR.. T. S. King, after being
out short time, reported a series of reso-
lutiOns, the substance of which
was favorable to free ballot, fair count,
and honest returns, civil service reform,
a judicious protective tariff, Mr.. Blair's
educational bill, inviting Northern and
Western Republicans of prominence to
address the people of the South. and the
convention took a recess until 9 O'Clock
tomorrow morning. In the State Con-
VentiOn.t to meet tomorrow in the House of
Representatives, stormy time is antici-
pated. Many delegates, white and colOred,
of the better class of the party in Georgia.
who are opposed to ring rule, will no doubt
be forced out There are two delegations
from Chatham of six each, one led by
IOmllnsOn +. johnson, a son of eX-GOYern-
or johnson, and the other. controlled bv
Pleasant. are here. and the seating of one
or the other Of these delegations viii in all
probability create trouble. Most of the
delegates claim to be for Arthur, although
there is strong undercurrent for Blaine
Late tonight split-up in the convention
is being predicted.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-09
ROSS AND MATsADA.
Each Win Two Falls and the Fifth Bout
is Given to Ross by the Referee.

Each Win Two Falls and the Fifth Bout
is Given to Ross by the Referee.
CLEVELAND, o., April S.-Duncan c.
Ross an Matsada Serakichi wrestled a
mixed match tonight in the city armory.
Three thousand persons were present.
Thomas Curry was referee. Mr.. Christol
was umpire for Ross and W. p. Harding
for the Japanese. The first bout. catch
as-catch-can, was won by Ross in 6 min
utes. The second bout, in the Japanese
style, was won by the Jap in 10
seconds. The third bout. catch-as-catch
can, was won by Ross in six minutes.
The fourth bout, in Japanese style, was
won by Matsada in two minutes. In the
second bout the Jap butted Ross in the
right side and broke one of his short ribs.
In the fourth bout Ross butted the Jap in
the stomach. The Jap complained of
being made sick thereby, and refused to
wrestle the fifth bout, and the referee
gave the match to Ross. Ross won the
first fall, catch-as-catch-can, with the
rolling hip lock.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-09
y. L. STEWARDS REMAINS.
Extraordinary Story of the Noted GRAY
Robbery by Detective.

Extraordinary Story of the Noted Grave
Robbery by a Detective.
The Chicago Inter- Ocean publishes an
interview with an unnamed detective
who claims that in the summer and fall of
1882 Chief of Police McGarigle, of Chicago.
and two or three detectives held negotia-
tiOns with the notorious 'crook," Lewis
G. Sweigels, then serving term for rob-
Dery III the chester (Ill.) penitentiary
under an assumed name.
Sweigels, who was known TO he nro-
tessional grave robber, and was concerned
in the attempt to rob the grave of Presi-
dent Lincoln. told a very complete. cir
cumstantial and consistent story of the
robbery Of A. I. Stewards grave by him.
self, Larry Gavin and a man named
Coffee, keeping a saloon in Fourteen
street, New York. SweigeIs promised to
restore the body only on condition of his
Paruoh from the penltentiary and receiV-
ing part of the reward.
His pardon was secured. and. according
to the detectives story, syndicate with
a capital OF $4,000 was formed, which in
cluded McGarigle, Detectives ChaDiu and
Lansing and Il. j. Lehman, all of Chi
cago, for the purpose of working up the
case and securing the reward of Sl0O 900
oHered by Judge Hilton for the return of
MI. oUeWdrGS remains; that two or three
visits were made to New York. and that
negotiations were conducted through Mrs.
johnson, female detective. of New
York, and at one time connected with the
Chicago force; that Inspector Byrnes. of
New York, became offended because he
was not consulted after the first visit:
that the remains were finally returned
upon the payment of $4,000 by Judge
Hilton, as an evidence of which Sweigels
mad plenty of money about that time.
interviews with McGarigle and the de-
tectlves are also published. They DENY
the formation of a syndicate to work on
the case. McGarigle admits the general
details Of the story, including Sweigels'
pardon and the subsequent negotiations
In New York, but says that they finally
became disgusted with Sweigels because
he tribed with them. claiming that the
daughter OF the eXpressman who carried
the remains to the place where they were
buried instigated her father to secretly re-
move them to another spot unknown to
Sweigels. The latter claimed that he had
been intimate with this woman, but could
obtain no information from her as TO the
whereabouts OF the body. McGarigle saws
he became convinced that this was merely
a trick of Sweigels' to secure a pardon.
and the negotiations were broken off be-
fore the remains We're returned, and never
resumed.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-09
WANTED, A THOUSAND PUPILS.
To Study Dynamite in Safety in New
York, and Then Go and Blow Up Al
bion.

To Study Dynamite I'm Safety in New
York, and Then Go and Blow Up Al
biOn.
The Joe Brady Dynamite Club, says the
New York San of the 7th inst, changed
its meeting hour Yesterday from the af-
ternoon to the evening. They assembled
in large numbers at the evening hour and
listened to Prof. Pat Mezzeron, who talked
for an hour.
Il propose" !" Prof. Mezzerofl said, "with
1000 lrishmen, picked from the best edu-
Gated and most intelligent of those living
in Irish cities, to free Ireland They will
first have to be brought over
here. There is neither free speech
nor freedom of action in Ire
land, England, or Scotland. The
English would hang at a moments no.
tIce all the scholars and ins tructors in a
dynamite school. The 900 scholars must
be taught right here in this city. Then
we could send them back. I would
distribute them in the cities of England,
ireland and Scotland, ready at a precOn-
certed signal to destroy all the English
banking houses, arsenals, prisons, and
public works. | would keep up the war
until every English war ship was blown
from the seas, and all England's $4,000
soldiers were blown from the face of the
earth.
LET me tell you what tri-nitro-glycer-
inc is. 1t is 90 times more powerful than
the Italian powder, which is tho most
powerful of all powders. We have gone
one step beyond the time fuse, and use
with tri-nitrO-glycerine the chemical fuse.
IL Is entirely harmless to the agent"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-09
GRANT HAVING A coon TIME

EverybOdy's Friend, But Not Regard
ing Himself as "a Presidential Candi-
date.
Gen. Grant is having a good time while
he convalesces, says a Washington spe-
cial to the Philadelphia Times. He talks
politics as glibly as he used to talk horse.
AS everybody's friend he acts the charac
ter admirably. Persons who have heard
him talk have listened in vain for some
reference to reports that he contemplates
the possibility of turn of the wheel that
Will insure him once more the Presiden-
tlal prize. He seems purposely to avoid
the subject. He has not been to the White
House, but that is less the subject of
remark than Arthur's visit of an
hour to him. Whatever is des-
tined to be, the present fact is
that where one man a week ago IA
YoreC Grants nomination dozens are out
spoken to-day. ''Grant and Lincolne has
got into many mouths that have been
silent. Grant breaches up Logan every
where, but no name is ever coupled with
his for the second place. Whenever Lin
coins name is spoken in that quarter it is
as second to Grant. 1t is to be observed
that Logan, though jealous man, mani
tests no displeasure at the frequency of
Grants name or the rumor that Grant
has an eye on the main chance. Logan is
said to regard his third term in the Senate
as assured by his Presidential canvass. A
veteran observer on the lookout declares
that Grant will be the residuary legatee
of both Arthur and Logan, and talks
knowingly of the mysteries of uninstruc-
ted delegates in Northern States and a
nearly solid Southern vote for Arthur
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-09

Miss Folger, daughter Of the Secretary
Of the Treasury, says a Washington let
ter, has gone to Columbia, S. c., by order
OF her physician. She was accompanied
expect to remain four weeks. Miss Fol-
ger has not been able TO 90 in society, or
to receive visitors, but has lived here
through the winter very quietly with her
father and sister. 1t is hoped that this
visit South will benefit her, and that by a
restful, quiet life she will be restored to
health. Miss Susie Folger has not been
out in society, having left school recently,
and owing to the i'll health of her sister.
she has been seen but seldom in social
circles. She is handsome, clever girl,
with a tall, willOwy figure, large, ex-
pressive blue eyes, and brown hair which
has never been desecrated by ''bangs."
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-09

DR.. Santord's Liver Invigorator-vege
table. Try it when gentle cathartic ac-
tion is needed.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-09
AT THE NATIONS CAPITAL
A PENSACOLA PETITION PRE-
SENTFD TO THE SENATE.

Naval Appropriations Taken Up-Texas'
Boundary Line Taken Up by the House
Representative OchiItree and a Baro-
ness the Subject ofa Little Breeze.
WASHINGTON, april SIN the Senate
to-day Mr.. Call presented a petition from
the Board Of Trade of Pensacola, Fla.
relating to the necessity of haroor i'm
provement at that place. Mr.. Call COM
mended the petition to the careful con-
sideration OF the Committee on Commerce.
to which it was referred. There is a bar
rapidly forming in the.harbor of Pensa-
cola, Mr.. Call said, which would soon
become a serious obstacle to commerce if
not provided against.
The regular order at O'Clock was the
bill to provide for a uniform system of
bankruptcy throughout the United States.
but it was laid aside for the naval appro-
prlatiOn bill. Many Of the amendments
proposed by the Senate Appropriation
Committee were agreed to without much
debate. When the provisions relating to
ordnance were reached, several Sena-
tors spoke upon the lack of
guns in this country of sufficient
power, or IN sufficient number to avail us
IN a contest with anv one of a dozen mari
time powers OF the world. There was a
general concurrence Of sentiment that
something should be done at once to pro-
vide suitable ordnance, and Mr.. Hale
gave notice of two amendments. to be
hereafter moved, apprOpriating a total of
81, 100000 for the purchase and erection of
a plant for making heavy cannon. Pending
a speech by Mr.. Vest on the subject, the
Senate went into executive session, and
when the doors were reopened adjourned.
IN THE HOUSE.
In the House to-day Messrs. O'NeilI
and Randall, of Pennsylvania, presented
resolutions of the Vessel Owners and
Captains Association, of Philadelphia.
urging an appropriation for sustaining
photographic offices in seaport cities and
for publishing pilot charts. 1t was re-
ferred.
The House then, as a special order. at
l2:l5 O'Clock, went into committee of the
whole, with Mr.. Blackburn, of Kentucky.
in the chair, on bills relating to Terri
tories.
y bill was passed authorizing the Presl-
dent to appoint a commission to act in
connection with a similar commission to be
appointed by the Governor of Texas to
mark the boundary line between Indian
Territory and Texas; also, the bill requir-
ing territorial Governors to be resident
OF the territory to which appointed at
least two years preceding the appoint
ment. These two bills were the only
measures acted on. The House then adj
jOurned.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-09
ARKANSAS FAvORs ARTHUR.
Her Delegates to support Him if His
Chances of Success are Good.

Her Delegates to support Him if His
Chances of Success are Good.
LITTLE Rock, April s.-The Republi-
can State Convention met here to-day.
Delegates to Chicago from the State at
large were elected this evening. The dele
gates from the Congressional districts
will be appointed tomorrow. All the
delegates are unpledged, but it is under
stood that they favor Arthur if he pos
sesses a good chance of success. A
resolution was unanimously adopted COM
mending President Arthur's administra
ton as prudent and tending to heal dis
sensions, strengthen and build up the
party, and enable it to present united
front to the enemy with full assurance of
success III the pending campaign. 1t was
also resolved to put a full State ticket in
the field. A resolution indorsing Senator
Logan was offered as a substitute, but
was declared out of order under the rules
and the convention adjourned.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-09
DEATH FROM HYDRoPHoBIA.
A Lady Bitten by a Dog Expires After
Hours of Terrible Agony.

Lady Bitten by Dog Expires After
Hours of Terrible Agony.
About two months ago, says a Danville
(Va.) special to the New York World,
Mrs. Emily B. Mclean, who lives near
here, heard a noise ON the porch of her
house. She went out to ascertain the
cause, and was bitten twice on the arm
by small dog. The usual remedies were
applied, but day or two ago the symp-
toms of hydrophObia appeared, and she
soon went into commissions, frOthing at
the mouth and barking. When she rallied
she said to the physician: ''For Gods
sake do something for me to relieve this
pain, as | Will die" The physician ap-
piled all the remedies in his power, and
at last put her under the influence of
ether and chlorOform. He then left her.
Mrs. Mclean slept quietly for two
hours, and on awakening arose, and
going to an organ played for awhile. She
then attempted to eat something. which
threw her into cOnYulsiOns, and when her
physician came she was so violent that it
took four men to hold her in bed. After
several hours of terrible agony she eX-
pred. In her lucid intervals she begged
her friends to stay away from her, as the
least movement or noise threw her into
cOnYulsiOns. Mrs. Mclean was an ex-
cellent musician, having sung in church
choirs in this city for several years. She
was originally from Pittsburg, Pa.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-09
PENNSYLVANIA DEMOCRATS.
Randall and TiIden the Favorities-The
Convention to be Harmonious.

Randall and TiIden the FavOrities-The
Convention to be Harmonious.
ALLENTOWN, PA, April S.-All the
delegates to the State Democratic Con-
vention, with the exception of few from
remote parts of the State, have arrived,
and the scenes and incidents about the
leading hotels to-day have been
very animated. The district delega-
tions held their caucuses this evening
and elected district delegates to the
National Convention. every one of whom
is reported to be for Randall on the first
choice, though it cannot be denied that
very strong undercurrent exists for
Tilden. The delegates to the National
Convention will in all probability not
be instructed, as Mr.. Randall
doess not desire that they
should be. All the indications point
to harmonious and peaceful convention.
The local differencei that exist do not pro-
mise to disturb its serenity in any degree.
NO contests of this nature are likely to
be carried before the convention, as their
equitable adjustment by the proper COM
mlttee seems to be a foregOne conclusion.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-09
\ MEDIUM AND HIS FIsH-PoLE.
Driven from the Bradford Opera House
by an Angry Mob.

Driven from the Bradford Opera House
by an Angry Mob.
John Davenport, one of the alleged
Davenport brothers, says a Bradford, Pa,
special of the 9th inst. TO the Philadel-
phia Press, was billed for spirituaIistic
performance at the Opera House tonight,
and the theatre was packed. The cabi-
net was composed of two bed sheets and
some ticking. The medium was dressed
as if he was a tramp. He performed the
ancient rope-tying trick and then gave
some manifestations for the dark seance.
Every light was turned out. People in
the front seats were touched on the head
and shoulders with a jingling instrument,
which proved to be a tambourine. which
the medium had attached to a long fish
pole, and which was used ON the audience
with startling effect. The supposed Mr..
Davenport called for lights, and an
nounced that owing to the noise in the
gallery the performance was over.
Cries of Gratis" ''whiskers.v shOur
him." "kick him Out,v went up from the
gallery. Davenport left the theatre
through side door. About 400 of the en-
ragged spectators started in hot pursuit.
yelling ''stOp him. ''ride him on a raj, y
tar and feather him.. run HIM out Of
town." The badly frightened medium
plunged through the muddy streets. and
finally reached his room In a hotel. The
crowd surrounded the house and de-
manded that the proprietor surrender I'D
his guest. For time it was feared yio-
lence would be done. Had the mob cap
tured the self-alleged Davenport it is
probable that he would have been badly
used,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-09

WASHINGTON, April S.-Texas, already
as large as half dozen ordinary States.
1t is said Will secure about >, 400 square
miles of additional land by the bill passed
in the House to-day if the same becomes
a law. The bill settles the dispute of
which branch of the Red river the north
ern boundary of Texas shall rest against
by commission to be appointed on the
part Of the government and the State of
Texas. 1t seems that the Indians in In
dian Territory have been constructing one
branch Of the river to be the boundary
line, while land spectators in Texas have
been dealing in scrip issued by the State
authorities on land beyond the recog-
nized boundary line, so that it becomes
necessary Tor the State. in order to make
good the scrip, to locate the boundary
line further to the north, as provided for
in the bill. Whatever land secured
to Texas by the passage of this bill will
OF necessity be taken from that now
claimed by the Indians, and should the
bill become law it may lead to serious
difficulties
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-04-09
MEXICAN TAXES.
Merchants Close Their Stores, But the
Government Said to he ITnvieIdinc-

Merchants Close Their Stores, But the
Government Said to be UnyieIdinE.
CITY OF MEXICO, April S.-Yesrerday
the stamp tax on wines, liquors, canned
and preserved goods, foreign glassware,
fancy goods, jewelry, fine hardware boots
and hats went into effect. Merchants
had previously arranged not to open their
stores in the morning, and all the bust
ness places, excepting some twenty-five,
mostly small, remained closed. Want of
unanimity disconcerts the grocerymen.
A majority of the merchants remain firm.
high government official asserts that the
President will not yield. Gov. Fernandez
offers protection to all merchants who
open their stores. The poor classes are
not affected, ana perfect order prevails.
The tax imposes per cent. on the price
OF jeWelry, expensive wines 30 cents per
bottle and wine in barrels 10 per cent,
foreign beer cents per bottle, playing
cards 90 per cent, canned goods 1 per
cent. bonnets, boots and shoes worth over
81 l per cent, and fine hardware / per
cent. The goods in stores are to be
stamped Immediately, and those in the
warehouse within one month.
CONFIDENCE RETURNING.
CITY OF MEXICO, April s, P.M.-There
is official information that the govern
ment has made arrangements with the
merchants regarding the stamp law which
will remove all cause for trouble and
anxiety. The situation at no time was as
alarming as has been reported. All the
merchants VIII reopen their PLACES on
Thursday.