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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-02-10
SHOT IN THE ACT or BURGLARY
CAPTAIN BOSsLER's GREETING TO TWO MIN ENTER
ING HIS HOUSE By THE WINDOW.
ny TRIMMED

ING HIS HOUSE By THE WINDOW.
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LEBANON, Penn, Feb. 9.--FOr sonnet ime past
the Lebanon Valley has suffered considerably from the
depredatOns OF burglars and ai o'clock this morning
two desperate and unknown visited the cottage resi-
dcnce OF Captain j. II. BOssler OF MyerstOwn. They
crawled M to the sill OF rear lower window or a sitting
ROOM adjoining the bedroom OF Captain Bossler and
wife, who occupy the first floor Apparently
this fact known to the thieves, who pried OFF the
inner catch of the SASH and began raising the window on
the inside OF which lattice shutter. The noise awak
ened Mrs BOsser who aroused her husband The Captain
procured his pistol and went toward tho window.
Though tho lattice he saw the outlines OF two
men, one Of whom gently raising the
window The Captain opened tbs lattice, with his re-
yover cooked and drawn, and just he did so the dis
engaged burglar pulled pistol The Captain, however
got drop the man, and quick as fash and at
close quarters fired The burglar nearest TO him groaned
and dropped TO the ground while the second burglar
pulled and discharged pistol at the Captain, the ball
whistlng past his ears
The burelar then jumped back and tho Captain fired
again The burglar bent low and raised up his wounded
companion and made desperate effort to shoulder and
carry him away The wounded staggered to his feet
and told his friend for his fc 1t all up with
him The wounded staggered short
dlstonce when HIS companion bade him
farewell and disappeared in the darkness. The firing
aroused nciChbOr and they together with the cap
tain found the thief bleeding nom terrible wOund III tue
abdomen He was closely questioned put hotwthsisha
ing h supposed approach to DEATH lie doggedly re-
fused TO say anything saying lie intended to die game.
Constable MOyer took the wounded man on sled 10 the
Lebanon fail, where he j. several persons have
looked at him. but unable TO identify him lie told
the officers his name Miller and that he came from
Philadelphia searching his clothing nothing was found
but small pocket lOOking-gass purse and II box OF
matches Captain BOssler commanded company III
the 18th Regiment Pennsylvania Buckails during the
war and brave officer lie stood the fire last night as
well did in lS62-O3. II Is believed that the two
thieves were those remaining Of the band of three who
recently visited Salunga, Lancaster County, Rnd
where one was shot dead In scuihe with
Mr.. staurler while attempting 70 rob his cigar
factory. The others tramped across the country,
and undertook rob Captain BOsslcr Late TINS evening
IL was reported that the wounded mans real name Is
Noppch, aud that relative O his lives III NORM Aru-st
Philadelphia
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CONVICTED or MURDER.
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ROCHESTER, Feb. 9.-JOhn Kelly, who was
indicted in January for the murder OF Jacob Luz, was
convicedtOday ofmurer in the first degree The homicide
occurred October Luz and his lived together in an
old house four miles south of the city Kelly charged
with having entered the house about midnight murdered
the old man. assaulted the and stolen $10 which had
been paid Luz the day previous The Lutz boy has been
in the city hospital since He testified trial positively
to having Kelly enter the house, strike his father
and assault him. the defence attempted
to prove albl. Kelly had been "on
a spree" i'm the early part OF the night, and he
claimed that he slept In lumber yard the rest OF the
night. He corr0bOrated part by the testimony OF
several witnesses He put the stand and testified
TO his whereabouts He has manifested remarkable In
difference during trial. and received the verdict with
smile.
Judgment was stayed TO February 49, when motion
for trial will be made. Toe jury reached the YER
dict the first ballot. Considerable excitement pre-
walls it generally believed the defence had raised
reasonable doubt as to Kollys guilt.
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CHARGED UI1H KILLING HEB HUSBAND
THE TRIAL OF MRS. GEORGE W. HAIGHT IN UTICi
Try TELEGRAPH To THE TRIBUNEl

THE TRIAL OF MRS. GEORGE W. HAIGHT IN UTICA.
TBY TELEGRAPH THE TRIBUNE.l
UTICA, n. Y, Feb. 9.-Tbe trial of Mrs. George
W. Haight Of Deruyter, Madison County who was
indicted last March for murder in the first degree for
killing her husband, will begin at the Court House in
Morrisville Monday. Mr.. Haight respected
citizen auG Justice OF the Peace At time OF his death,
about am Tuesday, February 27, Mrs Farnham, the
houskeepcr aroused by the report Of pistol Upon
going to his room she found him sitting on the floor
stunned and unconscious. His wife ia bed. Mrs
Farnham could get Ineligible answer to questions
asked Mrs. Haight but requested to call the doctor
He and found bullet hole which penetrated tho
skull and lodged in the brain. Mr. Haght survived only
twenty-three days. Mrs. Haights only answer was !;
E" II must have gone Off accidentally" Mr. Haght had
had about $4,000 of life insurance Mrs. Haight
charged with attempting burn her house four years
ago. Upon the death OF her husband she arrested
aud indicted by the grand jury This is the first trial OF
a woman for high crime in Central NewYOrk In number
OF years Ex-Distrct- Attorney NJ. ID. Barnett OF this
county, appears for the prisoner.
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TELEGRAPHIC NOTES.
TILE WHIPPING POST IN DELAWARE

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WuMINGToN, Del, Feb. 9.-Six cOnvicts-hye cOored
and one whitcwere whipped at Newcastle this morning
THOMAS TALBOTS RESIGNATION.
BOSTON, Feb. 9-At meeting OF the state Board OF
Health Lunacy and Charity to-day Hon. Thomas Talbot
resigned the charmanship and withdrew from the Board
and Charles f. Donney OF Boston, was chosen his sue
cessor. -. e.. -. ,.- x,.-noc,r,o~,
Albany Feb. 0.-The Governor has recommended 10
the President the appointment OF David John Johnson OF
oboes as Commissioners TO represent the State OF New
York at the New-Orleans Cotton Exposition, ana OF
Ephraim Chamberlain of Utica, as alternate
ACCOUNT OF STOCK TO BE TAKEN.
AsBURY PARK, y. j., Feb. 0.-Chancellor RunyOn has
issued an order compelling Henry StenDach, of the firm
of Seubach Bros to allow account Of the stock to be
taken the store vt this place previous TO dissolution
OF partnership and to show cause why receiver should
not be appointed.
FAILURE OF A COAL DEALER
Boston, Feb 9.-Charles T. G. Gay, coal ana woou
dealer mt Wellesley. has filed petition Of insolvency AZ
Dedhan. He has liabilities OF some $4,000
CHARGED WITH MAINTAINING A NCisANCE.
TROY Feb. 9.-The pTOprietos OF the mhieaoiv nJn
Works I'm this vicinity. In which the recent aooI uSi
ances occurred arrested TINS norhg cnh sh %
maintaining nuisance In Obstructng inc sIeGt m'H Ps
iron. The arrest Is the OutgrOwth OF lapor t'oupo'
SHEEP SUFFERING WITH HfDROPHoBlA; r,
Tnny Feb O-Twcnty-hye sheep belonging 10 ). H.
weavrr Petersburg farmer suffering from what
physicnn pronomnccs 90 he hydfophODa Inc sneeP
were All bitten by dog, some receiving here! scTaIch
across the nose some OF them nave knOokeu tDe HOrhs
on. one has died.
ALARGE SALE OF OLD IRON.
TnoY Fob o The Crown Point Iron Company hss
o5 10 900 tons Of Old iron to the Lackawanna Iron and
9sI Company of Scranton. The Albany aud ennselaer
Ion Comsny 1IOy takes the entire product OF the
souIh furnace, and the Scranton steel Company the
ploluct OF the north furnace.
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another Trenton lawyer, made similar representation
and offered 81 200 for the mortgage $500 Oft to 60 topay
Hollis claim. Mrs Dunn finally accepted this offer and
assigned the mortgage TO Murphy On the SAME day the
latter reassgned IL 10 Jennie f. Dunn wife OF Alexander
Dunn. The whole property was subsequently, conveyed
to Alexander Dunn by the original Mrs Dunns
bill alleges that the representations Of Holt and Murphy
were false and fraudulent that there only one mort
ahead OF hers the property that the property was
worth much more than the amount OF her mortgage over
all prior membranes and that the whole transaction
a conspiracy the part of Holt, Murphy and tho
Dunns TO defaud her out OF her mortgage She praysthe
Court for relief and also for injunction 10 restrain the
alienation of the property by Alexander Dunn and his
wife, The Chancellor has granted the injunction pending
further rOceedngs.
The answer OF Holt and Murphy is not yet fled but viii
undoubtedly deny any intention 10 deraud the complain
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TIE IDLE MILLS At FALL RIVER.
SIGNS WHICH POINT TO THE TERMINATION OF THE
STRIKE.

SIGNS WHICH POINT 10 IHE 1EkMlNAIlON Ot LIE
STRIKE.
lBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNEl
FALL RIVER, Feb. 9.-An unsuccessful effort
made by of the members of the Board of Trade
hold meeting this afternoon. rmor is current that
spirit Of open rebellion exists among the members
OF the Board who although opposed to the reduction
were compelled by force OF circumstances to submit
These agents It ia sad in an angry mood and feel
disposed to independently of their organization and
resume work next month at the old rates Such move
would mean the dissolution of that body which is not
garded probable at the present time 1t is fact that
tho spinners In the Shove and 6lade mills
have been informed that the former rate OF wages Will
be restored them beginning Monday morning. pro-
vided they return to work on that day.
This action of manufacturers will probably be adopted
all the mills before long, thereby putting an end to the
strike. Efforts will be made by corporations TO
get their factories supplied with help at reduced rates.
but IL is thought their attempts will he unsuccessful
meeting of cotton operatives was held tonight;
several enthusiastic speeches made by spinners and
weaver5. The sentiment favor of pr0l0ngng the
strike until wages restored. special meeting Of
spinners has been called for Tuesday night, ut which
Frank X Forster will deliver All address.
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ACCIDENT TO 4 SLEIGHING PARTY.
Icy TFLEcRAPH TO rae TRIBUNE. |

ITHACA, n. Y, Feb. 9.-Qute a serious acci
dent occurred about eight miles from here yesterday
afternoon in which four persons Of this village were
injured severely. II. V. Bostwck leading citizen and
the head Of a large manufacturing establishment,
panied by his wife and son, Charles, and driver Clifford
by name, in sleigh to visit relations In at
tempting permit another sleigh to pass, Mr. Boswicks
sleigh was upset throwing its occupants under the hoOfs
the horses attached to the other sleigh Ghe animals
after pungng kicking. and striking with their hoofs each
OF the persons bcuea th them, finally driven the
prostrate people. Mr.. and Mrs. BOstwck sustained
severe INJURIES and their had his skull fractured
George Dresser driver OF the other Sleigh thrown
ont aul received Internal injuries.
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H1ZLETON STILL SINKING.
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WILKEsBARRE, Penn, Feb. 9.-1t is now
charged that ground which sank at HazetonThusday,
causing the destruction Of several building twas known
to have been dangerous condition some time before
the disaster occurred The latest reports from the town
are TO the effect that one end OF the Lehgh Valley Rail
road depot has settled and tEat furniture is being
moved tberefrom The engine house Of the company
Is also somewhat broken and engines will be lodged In
IL for the present. Only two families now
living upon the undermined district Old miners continue
firm in their belief that the ground continues TO and
tnat it will sink in places.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-02-10
WHERE THE WATERS ARE RECEDING.

FIRING ON THE sTEAMERs-L0Ss OF LIFE AND
pR0PERTY-UsE OF THE SCOTT LAW.
WHEELING, Feb. 9-The receding waters left a
deposit of muddy slime in the streets which the
fire engines were busy to-day III removing. A
water famine is threatened, with no prospects
of relief before Monday. The home subscriptions for
the relief of the destitute have reached $4,000 The
situation among the homeless who are sheltered In
schooIhouscs, churches and other buildings grows
worse Not enough food can be procured TO feed
them and give aid TO the neghboring towns
that are suffering. Mayor Miller said tonight that
he had hoped to avoid appealing for aid to the
country at large, but feared that it would have
to be done Clothing, food and money are badly
needed. Two children died to-day from exposure
and insufficient and unfit food. That the worst has
not yet begun Is the sickenng cOnclu-
sion to which the thoughtful are forced.
An unknown woman in the Fifth Ward last night
fell from the second story window Of a house into
the water and was drowned. baby of family
named Lash who live on the island, was drowned.
Tim McCarty, who lives on the island, lost
So. 800 in gold which was in a house
that Ewas swept away. Many other
large sums of money have been lost.
The estimated total loss in this vicin-
ity is SGOOO.0O0 including both sides Of the
river The Whitaker Sheet Iron Works and the
Chicago Car Roofing Company lose $4,000
The steamer John Lewis arrived from down the
river this evening. She riddled with bullets,
and her passengers were lying on the cabin floor
covered with mattresses and life prcserycrs as a
protection from missiles. The boat left
Parkersburg this morning. She reports
that many houses at New Martins
Vile have been swept away. The Pets
burg stave Works and drying houses are total
loss There is not a vestige left of COchranylilc
village in Monroe County, Ohio. Al Moundsyile
the penitentaTy ran ont of water and the citizens
had to carry a supply to the place. reason given
for firing on the steamer was that the inhabitants
feared that the waves from the vessel would com
plete the work of destruction done by the food.
At Martins Ferry, Ohio, 200 people fed by
organized charity. Funds are drawn from the
proceeds of fines under the Scott law.
PITTsBURG, Feb 0.--1he waters steadily re-
cedng and in few days all traces Of the flood will
be removed. The effective arrangements made
for relief prevent much of the suffering
which would otherwise have been expe-
rienced. Many manufacturing establishments re-
sumed operations this morning and Others viii do 80
OH Monday With the exception of the PittsbufS
and Lake Erie and the Pittsburg, Mckcesport and
YOughiogheny all the railroads arc running as
usual. The hrst-named IoadeIpect TO resume on
Monday.
EEADC IN THE TTNNEcGEE VALLEY
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LAWYERS 4cCrsED or FFRArD.
THE MANNER N WHICH A WOMAN WAS DlsPoS-
sFssFD OF A MORTGAGE
lBY TELEGRAPH TO TIE TmBUNE.l


TRENTON, Feb. GA bill involving senSa-
tonal developments two leading lawyers OF TINS cy
has Just been flied in the Court Of Chancey, oy MIS-
Kcziah Dunn OF Philadelphia, formerly tue wepi tue i,c
Isaac A. Dunn OF this city from whom she was divorced
The bill ALLEGES thai the complainant m 1874 came into
possesson Of mortgage for 81 900 upon valuable bis
ness property In this city. Through her agent woodbury.
d. Holt Trenton lawyer she received tho interest ieku
lsIly until 1877 when Mr. Holt visited her 10 Phiade-
pna and told her that the mortgage was worthless owing
depreciation of the property ana 10 inc ''"s VI
prior heir, ontha budng and offered to give her 5000
for n OF m sum $500 was 20 20 to the discharge of
drbt owed by Mrs Dunn to himself. She refused ana
now alleges that anerwar in Trenton The offer was re
peated and she was shown by Holt at the County CLERKS
ofice the record Of what he told her were Two prior
mortgages which would leave nothing oi the property
for bdr claim
subsequently she asserts that Edward A. Murphy,
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THE RISING OF THE JAMES RIVER.

LYNCmBURRG, Va, Feb. 3.-The recent rains have
swollen the James River nine feet above lOw-water
mark at this point and the river is still rising rapid
w. Great fears are felt Of a disastrous flood. The
water-guards at he first lock above the city are
gradually giving way under the pressure of the
water, and should they break every yestIge of
property in tnat section of the city will be swept
uunU
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-02-10
FATAL DOSE or CARBOLIC ACID.

WILMlSGroN, Del, Feb. 9.-Maxwell B.
ochitree resident OF this city, died at his home here
to-day .ro the effects of dose Of carboc acid taken In
mistake for solution of assaGtida prescribed by his
physcian servant unintentOnally administered the
fatal dose and he died before physician could be sum
mOned The deceased man was eighy-one years OF age
u AnalIlX-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-02-10
THE END or THE OLD SHIP NEW-ORLEAyS

WATERTowN, n. Y, Feb. 9.-The old ship
NewOrleans tho stocks at sacketts Harbor fell this
morning. John Oats instantly killed, and Ralph
Godfrey NJ Jefrreys and another man named Heemans
were seriously injured The ship was recently sold by
the Government York parties and was being dis
tia1
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-02-10
ONE HUNDRED HOURS OF RAIN.

GALVESTON Feb. GA special to The Neics from
LOngviow says: 4" 1t has been raining here contin-
ally for nearly one hundred hours The bottoms in
every direction are flooded. Many extensive wash
outs and slides ON the railways are reported
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heavy rains for several days. and the Signal Service
officers state that there will be rise of 40 feet,
even if the rains cease now. The river is 30 feet
above low-water mark and Is rising at the rate Of
inches hour. 1t is predicted that the city Will
be under water on the present rise.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-02-10
FEARS IN THE TENNESSEE VALLEY.
fnY TELEGRAPH TO rm rnDUsE.l

lBY TELEGRAPH TO IIIE rhIbuhH.l
CHATTANOOGA, Feb. O.--.rhe condition OF the
Tennessee River is the al-absorbing theme Of con-
versation to-day. and fears are entertained that
there will be another great food. There have been
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THE VOTE OF crNsURE-APP REGAR"
,,o ,,>,pp,1. coRpoN's sAFETY-INDIGNATloN
THROUGHOUT ENGLAND.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-02
Gone to Rock Island.


Freeporl Daily Bulletin
Rev. r. F. Sweet left Freeport this af-
ternoon for Rock Island, where he goes to
accept the rectorship of the Trinity Epis-
copal church of that city Mr. Sweet has
been rector of Zion Episcopal church,
Freeport, for eight and half years, dur
ing which time he has preached many an
able sermon and given much good advice
for which he will be kindly remembered.
Mr. Sweet is possessed of so much of that
true spirit of manhood, that he has en-
deared himself to many who were not of
his congregation. He always had kind
word for the poor and the down hearted,
no matter who they were, and if nee
essary he would not only have something
cheering to say, but would contribute
from his means for their relief. His
many friends in Freeport regret very
much to see him go away, but trust that
he may find it pleasant in his new home.
Who his successor will be is not now
known. We understand that some cor
respondencc has been had with a gentle
man in Wisconsin who may be secured to
fill the now vacant pulpit Mrs. Sweet.
mother of Mr.. Sweet, will continue to
make her home in this city for the pres
emit Mr.. Sweet is at present dean of the
northern deanery of Illinois, and his going
away will make vacancy there also. In
conclusion, we hope that the change may
be as pleasant in all respects as he may
have wished it to be, and congratulate the
people of Rock Island on the acquisition
of so estimable citizen as Mr. Sweet
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-02

have a procession of acolytes carrying
lighted candles, and candles for use during
the ensuing year are consecrated. The
observance of the day is supposed by the
best authorities to have an heather origin.
The Roman people were in the habit of
burning candles on this day to the god
dess Febura, mother of Mors; and Pope
Sergius. recognizing the futility of at
tempting to suppress custom of so long
standing, turned it to christian account by
enjoining similar offering of candles to
the Virgin. The persons carrying these
candles, or in whose house they were
placed. were supposed to be exempt from
the Vaccinations of the devil, or any evil
spirits
A European tradition says that the
weather on Candelmas day is criterion
for the future, and is thus expressed by
the Scotch:
IF Candelmas be fair and clear,
The'll be twa winters in this year.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-02
Town Talk.
Attend church tomorrow j..

Attend church tomorrow.
Candelmas and ground hog day.
Fresh bulk oysters, at Henry Lamps
Rev. ]. A. Reynolds, of this city, will
preach in Monmouth tomorrow.
The weather today was delightful, and
the warmth of the sun made one feel as
though spring was near.
Alderman Warnock would not 60 to
Washington, and Alderman Stengel was
substituted in his place.
The masquerade of the Turner society
takes place tonight at Turner hall.
Blcuer's band will furnish the music.
Admission % and 80 cents.
County Clerk Donaldson has been
notified of the election for justices of the
peace in Canoe township. of Messrs A.
c. Thompson and N. ] Blackmsnn, The
election took place on Jan. 25th.
Teeth extracted without pain, by Nor
gan & McCandless. dentists, 3rd avenue
and Goth street. Telephone 69. 21-dwtf
The Union says the business men are
going to Washington in the interest of
western waterways and the council in the
interest of the Hennepin canal Why
they should so classify the delegates is not
known
When you want reliable fire and life
insurance allow rates, call on W. L.
Coyne. corner of Seventeenth street and
Sd avenue, up stairs. Rock Island. Ill. d3m
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-02-02
News Of thu Track.

A freight train met with an accident on
the east end of the Chicago, Milwaukee
& St. Paul road yesterday, and the even
ing passenger train was delayed about
forty minutes
The pay car of the Chicago, Milwaukee
& st. Paul road, was in the city today,
discussing money to its employees. This
will be its last trip, as payments will be
made by the check system hereafter
The Chicago, Milwaukee & st. Paul
road have had Autographed some excellent
badges for the G. A. r., which are beng
distributed to all the posts in the country.
Maj. Covell of Post No 243, of this city,
has received one, which will be framed
and placed in post headquarters.
The following is from the Savanna
Times: There is but little question that
the Chicago, Burlington & Quincy is back
of the Chicago s North Wisconsin rail
road company. President Clark, of the
Illinois Central, positively denies that his
road intends to build to ST. Paul. 1t has
been the prevailing opinion since the
Minnesota & Northwestern obtained en-
trance to St. Paul that the Illinois Central
was reaching out to st. Paul Now that
the Central is out of the speculation, who
is it that is taking hold of this huge enter
the construction of these three hundred
or four hundred miles of railroad inside
of one year; so does the ordinances of
Savanna and other cities through which it
is to pass Surely there is no one so
foolish as to believe that this undertaking
is wild. speculative, and visionary
scheme. The fact is a certain party has
taken the contract of constructing a GER
tain amount of road within a given time,
and it will be constructed 1t is moi
absolutely certain that this road win be
built through Savanna, but we are safe in
predicting that it will. The Chicago,
Burlington & Quincy undoubtedly desires
to make connection with the Northern
Pacific. The North Wisconsin engineers
have been here this week and completed
aImap of all that part of Savanna west OF
Third street, and south of Chicago street