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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-07-09
A Romance of the Conscience Fund.
From the Boston Herald.

The archives Of the government at
Washington contain many curious
communications, but none, probably,
possess a more romantic interest than
the following, which your cores
pendent was permitted TO read yester-
day by treasury department official
It was letter which accompanied u
large sum of money as contribution
to the conscience fund. The writer
began by stating that ia the year 1886
he was passenger on the steamship
Henry Chauncey, New York to San
Francisco. He was q telegraph
operator, and under engagement to
the California State Telegraph
Company. During the voyage
he became acquainted with
gentleman who was
known to his fellow passengers as
Charles Edmund Hastings. a fast
friendship grew up between him and
the writer. Upon their arrival IN San
Francisco they put up at the same
hotel, and occupied adjoining rooms.
What followed is here given in the
writer's own words:
''The next day reported for duty.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-07-09

ship is tested. We are satisfied of the
latter fact by many years OF observa-
ton as we'll as from personal exper-
fence.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1885-07-09

Gold mines, worked by the natives
of Thibet, are SO extensive that that
country may prove the equal of Calf
fornia in this precious metal.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-04-15
The War Cloud.

War between England and Russia Is
still delayed, but it does not seem nossl-
bic that it can be put off much longer
without an understanding Of some kind.
Both nations are busy preparing for the
conflict which, apparently, they regard as
inevitable. In England public opinion
appears to be in favor OF beginning the
cor fict at once, and in Russia the war
feeling is as strong as the Gar could de-
sire.
There is no longer any doubt that Rus
STA cannot explain to England's satisiac-
ton her attack on the Afghans, and 1T
may be that she has no desire to give a
satisfactory explanation. She has already
occupied the territory which she gained
by the battle with the Afshans, and is en-
gagged in strengthening her new position.
II England continues to hesitate it is
probable that Russia will soon make an
other advance.
There may be several reasons why
England is delaying hostilties. 1t is inn
portant that she should have free access
to the Black Sea, and if Turkey occupies
a neutral position, as she seems disposed
to do, England will be deprived
OF a great advantage. Both Eng
land and RUSSIA have made propo-
stions to Turkey. They both realize
the Importance Of Turkeys friendship.
1t is more important to England, how
ever, than to Russia to have Turkeys
good viii.
There are other things that England
must make sure Of before beginning the
conflict. She must be certain that India
is loyal and viii give her all the support
that she can reasonably ask. Ste must
also he certain that the Afghans are
acting in good faith, aad VIII be an ally
upon whom she can rely whatever the
fortunes of was may be-
While India, through her chiefs, has
given proofs Of her loyal intention, and
Afgbanistan, through the Ameer, has
given such pledges Of friendship and good
faith as have been demanded, there have
been rumors with regard to both that were
calculated to cause the English Govern
ment uneasness.
But whatever the causes of the delay
may be, it will be impossible for England
and Russia TO maintain their present at
titude towards each other much longer.
Their relations are too strained.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-04-15
After the indian Agents.

The Indian Chief Red Cloud, who has
been in Washington for several weeks
urging that the way in which affairs at
the agency upon which his tribe depends
for supplies be investigated, VIII, doubt
less, render a great service to nearly all
the Indians Of the West.
For years there has been plenty Of talk
at Washington about dishonest Indian
agents. There is not much doubt that
good deal OF it has "A foundation Of truth,
but no serious attempt to find oJt whether
it has or nothas been made by the authori-
ues. All of the agents had powerful
friends in influential positions while the
Republicans were in power, and the con-
quence was that it was about imp0ssi-
be To 4et the Indian Commissioner, or
anybody else, to listen to complaints
against the agents.
Secretary Lamar has heard Red Clouds
appeal and has ordered am inquiry into
the affairs Of Agent McGulljcuddy. This
agent has been a prominent figure bout
Washington in matters pertaining to the
Indians for a long time. Ii has been
stated that as an Indian agent he has
grown rich. He will now have a chance
TO meet Red Cloud face to face before "a
tribunal that will see that Justice is done.
If Red c oud has been telling falsehoods
he will be sent about his business, but if
he has reported only the truth the career
Of Agent MeGUllicuddy as a dispenser OF
the bounty of the government to the In
djans will terminate quite abruptly.
1t is worthy of notice that Senator
Dawes, of Massachusetts, appears as the
friend OF McGullicuddy. 1t is probable
that he has saved him from Investigations
with which he has been heretofore threat
ened. Red Cloud, however, will now have
a chance to prove his charges. If it is
shown that McGulheuddy has admins-
tered his Office improperly the agency
transactions of other agents VIII doubt
less be oyerhauled. IL might be a wise
thing to do to make changes at all the
agencies
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-04-15
PERSON NAL.

GEORGE CHILDs on Friday fell in front Of
the PubHc Ledgtt Office in Philadelphia and
disabled his right arm.
JUDGE McCAY has returned to Baltimore.
ami is staying al the residence of his relatives,
No 232 North Charles street.
THE engagement OF MIR. Emmons Blaine to
a daughter Of NJ :. Joseph Medill. Of Chicago,
is once more the subject Of Washington
gossip.
"BMcK" POMEROY entertained st. Patrick's
TEMPERANCE society al WASN'T gtOn. Sunday
night. with an address on temperance, for
which q vote OF thanks was rendered him.
Mr.. RANDALL said the other day: MIR.
Cleveland reminds me more th4n a1y man
know Of what Air Garfield said To me: i
wouldn't give an ounce OF p uck Tor "a ton of
luck Like Garfield. believe in results"
GEN. BARRlos. the dead President Of
Guatemala. Is SAID to have been 1.-The only
public man in spanish AmCr.c who spoke
aud aftet promptly on all occasions" and
who utterly disregarded the cOnYenuonalities
OF spanish etiquette.
SAMUEL SHERWOOD SNIrB. OF Cincinnati.
recently dead. brother OF "SOl smith," who
delegated The playgpers Of the last genera
uon, WAS me smallest Of eleven broth, rs, ana
survive them all. attaining the age of 50.
HIS death was fastened by severe fail.
AS e rule. whenever "The Hunchback" IS
performed, there is quarrel between the
representatives. OF "Juis" ana Helen"
From London comes the report that Miss
Mary Anderson and Miss Batemau. who are
playing The Two roles. are no longer lrlenas
though they have for years been on the most
intim tie and kindly terms.
GEN. BARILLOs, the new President Of
Gualemala. Is Of high firth and liberal eduea-
ton and has been more than ordinarily sue
cessful ~ business. politics aud military
ventures. lie Is not yet past forty. but is
married aud has very interesting family.
IN personal appearance he rs tail and 6uely
form q. with dark eyes and flowing black
beard. Tie has rendered distinguished service
a. senator, and two years ago was cIecteI
FIRST wee President Of the republic.
or Richard Grant White 10 is said that
"whilt Literature was his profession music
was his solore and dclpht, and ne wa. Ter
prouler Of his kDOwle ledge of vlolins than OF
ne reput ton a- 20 shakes eavcan scholar %
or iDs violin couuosseurship wonderful
stories are told. anf there seems no doubt
thht h' possessed rare and peculiar faculty
OF % 4crmmatfon iu regard 90 these iustru.
menis Hisu own instrument was the cello.
upoo which hc played IN quartetic that met
az hla house weekly.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-04-15
Fish and ward.

James II. Fish, who was President of
the Marine Bank Of New York, and who
was convicted last week OF the crime Of
robbing aud wrecking that institutions
does not appear to receive much SYM
pathy in his misfortune. He hoped,
doubtless, when he was locked in Ludlow
street jail that he would be released
speedily on bail. He was, however,
doom d to disappointment. He will have
to remain in prison until May, and 1t may
be that even then he Will not find the
courtready to comply with his request. OF
course his attorneys Will make eXtraor-
binary efforts TO save him from the peni-
Tertiary. He has plenty Of money, doubt
less and viii spend it freely to defeat
justice.
1t does not look now, however, as il he
would he successful. The jury found
him guilty on all the counts in the indict-
ment without much delay, and il the
court Is at all severe his sentence will be
sufficient to keep him in prison the bal
ance Of his days.
1t is a source of wonder, perhaps, to
many that he did not turn his face to-
wards Canada when he found his rascal
ty had been discovered, and that there
was strong disposition to punish him.
He PROBABLY thought, however, that he
had managed his transactions so skillfully
that his guilt could not be shown. He
regrets now, doubtless, that he did not
ioin Emo and other bank robbers at their
retreat in Canada.
There ought not to be any sympathy
with Fish. He had no inducenent to
commit crime, except to increase his al
ready large wealth more rapidly than he
could in an honest business way. He
was able to pay the part of rogue all
the more successfully because of his repu-
tation for honesty. He was trusted, and,
therefore, was able to carry on his dishou-
est schemes without exciting susp cion.
lie now has chance to talk over his
business triumphs with his young friend,
Ferdinand Ward. 1t may be that he will
not improve it. He may regard himself as
little better than Ward and refuse to
have anything to do with him. 1t is said
that they did not seek each others So
ciety the first day that Fish spent in
Z
far apart. Once they passed close to each
other without giving any sign of recogni-
ton. 1t is probable that Ward will get to
the State prison first, although Fish was
first convicted, because the impression is
that fish has the most money, and hence
can keep up the fight in the courts longer.
There is not much doubt, how
ever, that eventually they win both
serve the State. 1ney are conspicuous
examples of men ofexcellent business ca
pacity and fine prospects who sacrificed
everything that can give the highest
/ pleasure in life in order to acquire great
! fortunes. WHAT would they not give now
/ if they could put themselves in the posi-
/ tions they occupied before they entered
upon the course which led to their ruin?
/ They would give the wealth Of the world,
/ If they could command it to breathe the
air OF freedom again, and feel that they
were honest men. They have. however.
put that happiness out Of their reach for
. ever.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-04-15
BRIGHT BITS.

IT costs Oo,ooO,0Oo annually to support the
criminals i'm this country. exclusive of lawyers
and pOiiticians.-B0st7a POST
A POET says: "Woman is the Sunday Of
man." He probably had Eve in his mind. as
she was the beginning OF the week. YonkerS
Statesman.
"HELLo, SMITH! Suppose a man marries
his first wife's steu--ister'- aunt. what rela-
ton is he TO herr" First wife-um-step-
aunt-Or-et's see. don't know" bright
fellow. He's her husband. '-BtHghImD Re-
DHblicaR.
CHICAGO is b0asting of a horse with a name
so long That II dragS ON the ground. If the
horse was owned by a woman she'd frizZ shat
m ne quicker'n scat. and probably get twenty
pound, of false horse hair to add to it.-De-
tr0t Free Press.
IN the Spring the organ grinder
Turns our music ID groove;
In the Spring the chief reminder
OF the fact that some must move
Is the landlords discomfort
Cause folks fan to pay their rent.
--EcchaHge.
A CHICAGO MAN at Plamfeld. Int, desired
to leave his travelling bag and overc0at while
ne walked 10 a place ~ miles distant. He put
them in field unprotected from thieves eX-
cept by the sign: ''~mall-poX: heware!' And
when h returned hey were stll in the field,
but - feet under ground, buried by health
oficers.-Ne9o Y0Pk sun.
NINE. POsLAIN. the young wife of well to-
do French merchant, was seen by her husband
to secrete a paper when he entered the room
and, a. she refused to say what it was. he lev
eled a revolver fwhI ch every one ems now
days to carry in Z rlsl aJ her, and, she be-
ing st il OBJ urate, he at length fired, wound
ing he in the mp. Then. hOrrfed, he throw
hlmself from the third tory. breaking one arm
and two legs. Madame is likely to re-ov. r.
1t vas only a rather long MILNE s buL-Fs-
c5aRge.
"CALL again" he said 70 the butcher,
"Call again auotherday.'
The butcher p0ckete. his bill
And sadly turned away.
"Hn's busted" said the butcher,
"Flat- broke. a ack "a dayi
He IS an honest customer:
To bad he cannot pay
The butcher took his wife that night
see a tour-hlt play;
But In a fifty ollarbOX
sat the man who couldn't pay.
San Francisco NelCs-L Letter.
GATHER N THE CHEsTNUTS.-
Gl Us rest on the Did. Old jokes,
And let Us have something ne3C:
Let up on the plumber and the mother-in law,
And the flirting pollceman-do!
Let IL, hear no more OF the branless dude,
Or the girl who devOurs ice cream,
And put the husband who stays out late
In his little bed to dream.
Is there reason or rhyme that the Vassar girl
Should worry the editors so?
And the sQuibs on the sim OF ChicafOs shoes
Grew stale, an long. long ago.
Set Oscar Wilde on the ice to cool,
He is 90, too overdone,
And give US a rest on these worn out Jokes,
We decline to consider them fun.
Clipped.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-04-15
singuIar Tenaoity of Ike.

From the Pjtt6bHrg Chronicle.
"TIow little it takes sometimes to kill man.
and then, again, W ha' wonderful tenacity TO
life some men have, sand the red-h headed man
who was reading the paper
THAT'S so. said the others.
"Just i-ten," sand the red headed man.
''Uere's a brak, man of the Nickel Plate road.
The paper says; He fell in front OF the car.
which passed diagOnally across his body, and
lived"
"Begosh. I knew painter who fell off a
church steeple aud got well as rin," said the
cruSs-eyed man.
II Enowed man shot a bullet through his
heart and lived ten years." said the man who
looked like a farmer.
There was a man in Salem, where I cam3
from, that had four ton Of rock fan on hmm
and he's alive vet" SAID the ono-armed man
y -a-a-s," said the red aided man. Lem
me see. Where was /? Oh-'feH in front oi
the car, which passed diagOnally across his
body, and lived but few moments"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-04-15

Senator John sherman gave the brokers
and Spectators of Cincinnati a pleasant
little talk on saturday. He took occasion
to say that he thought that the Democrats
would administer the government hon
estly. He was convinced, he said. that
the head of the government was in
iueuced by the best intentions. He
was especially anxious that the
business men of the country should insist
upon an honest administration of national
affairs.
1t seems a little remarkable that Sena-
tor Sherman should ali at once make HIM
self so conspicuous in connection with
honesty in national matters. 1t would
beditlicult to recall any particular period
in his public career when ne made a spe-
cial attempt to teach his party to be hon
est.
Nobody viii deny that the Republican
party winked at a good deal Of crooked
ness Of those who occupied official posi-
lions, but senator sherman did not from
his place in the Senate, nor from the
stump, denounce the rascals, and demand
that they should be turned out.
Why then is it that he is now so solicit
GUS about an honest administration of the
government? Because he sees that the
country has at last got an administration
that will give it an honest government,
and that it will be popular to be honest
and to appear to be honest. Senator Sher-
man, who is still a Presidential candi-
fsf q. no ,u b, ~
Hence, he talks about honesty in the adj
ministra.ion of the government, praises
it, and urges business men touse their IN
auence in behalf OF it. Senator Sherman
is a clever politician.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-04-15
silver in the DAYS OF King solomon.
FF0m tHs Nf7o I0rt H0H.


In recent sue of ihe sun Country CIer-
gvman" quoted verses Is. 10, % and , of First
Kings, chapter 10. TO show that silver had no
value IN the days of solomon. The following
are verses p, %. y ana ~ Of the same ch ~
ter, of course overlooked by Country Clergy
man."
For the King had at sen a navy Of Tarseish
with the navy of Hiram once in three wears
came the navy Of arshlsh. bringing gold and
silver, ivory and apes aid peacocEs.
And thew brought every man his present.
vessels OF silver and vessels of gol !. and gar
mruts and armor, and spices, horses and
mules, ra year by year.
And the King made silver to be in Jerusa-
lem as stones, and cedar. made he 10 bs rs the
sycamore trees that are IN the vale Tor album.
uauce.
And a chariot came mp and went ont OF
Egypt for Fix hundred shetel- of silver. and "a
hur, for hundred and fifty; and 30 for all
the Kings Of the Hltutes, ana for the King of
syria, did they bring them out by their
means.o
In the light otthe complete record Country
Clergym man" may learn that eth orists who
a'vocate the coinage Of the standard silver
dollar etc, have long since acquired the
useful lets0n.' Physician, heat thysef.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-04-15

FFOUl ne NelC UIren I0I700lUDl.
Some weeks ago three eagles killed goose
ON the farm o. Warren w eeler il the Adj
rondacks. but for some reason did not carry
the carcass away. Using the goose for bait
and procuring seven steel traps, the farmer
awaited the birds return. One was al once
caught in the trap. 70 the surprise of the
watchers the other eagle Immediately set
about unrIvetpg the steel jaws with Its beat ,
emitting al the white Il shrill humping sound
rs of blacksmith at his forge.
Soon he steel trap was 'o0sened, when the
me rushing on the noble bird Mich had re
leased its comrade. dubbed it to death. ON
It's neck was a leather medal showing that il
had once been captive for seven years in q
age in the blacksmith shop of John Bugg
where if had evidently picked up its acquaint-
anCe with chilled steel.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-04-15

Chase, the editor Of the negro journal at
Washington. the bee, has been inter-
viewed respecting the scene that took
place in the White House when the dele
cation of colored men asked the President
TO review the procession on The anniyer-
sary Of Emancipation day. 1t will be re-
membered that the President called at
tenton TO an article in the Bee which
was so reckless in its statements
as to be ridiculous, and asked
the members of the delegation il they
allowed themselves to be Influenced by
men who wrote such stuff Chase says
that he afterwards carried the President
about twenty articles that had been pub
lished in the Bee, showing that the col
o-ed people had now the utmost con.
ddence in the promises OF the
Democratic party, and particular
ly in the promises of the President.
The President said 10 Chase and the coll
ored men with him That the alarm which
had been created among the colorea peo-
pie boy reason OF the election of "A Demo-
cratic President was utterly without
foundation, ami De asked colored men TO
do AN they could toward dispelling such
false ideas.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-04-15

Deacon Bently Ito minlster)-I think I've
got some news M r., that viii crafty on.
Minister lin feeble heath) What Is the
good news. Brother Bent 8?
pea"On Bently-The members of the con-
gregation have determined to tender you a
trip 10 Europe for couple Of months, as they
did last summer.
Minister much concerned) Weller, l am
sorry. Brother Bonuy. but / wish YOU would
quietly discourage the idea. My trip last
summer undoubtedly did me a great deal Of
good, but the clos NJ of the church for two
onths had such a dcplorable effect uston the
members, that lost all that l had gain d in
The extra work requr d to get them b ics
into The fold. Unul Satan takes vacation.
l am of the opinion that we mini ters ought
to remain at home.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-04-15
INDEX TO new ADVERTISEMENTS.

SPECIAL NoTIcEs-Steamer Cumberland
leaves Thursday afternoon.
AMUsEMENTs-"Tw Johns'at The Theatre;
Grand Concert and Stereopticou Exhibition;
Grand Interstate Cavalry Tournament;
Music aud Dancing at Bellevue Hotel, Mont
g0mery.
F0B REET-Very Large Front Room; Office
142 Bryan street; wo-story Brick House; a
Store, Room and a Houss.
BoARD-Delghtful Rooms at ID Abercorn
street
AUCTION SALEs-Large Sale of Groceries,
Jno Mclaughlin 4 Son; Trade sale Pickles,
Comfortable Home Kennedy Il Blum.
LOTTERIES r. louisiana state Lottery;
Drawing Little Havana. April 20.
NOTICE TO CoNTEACTORs-R. +. Bridgers.
NOTICE OF soLuTIoN-Rutherford 4
FiWcett.
SADDLERY. HARNESS, ETC.-E. L. Neid-
Noger SON Co.
GRAIN AND 9AY-T. ?. Bond.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-04-15
The Beauties of civil Service Examina-
tinna

From the Cincinnati Commercial Gazette
A Ia " from Illinois was an apple mt under
the civil service rules for a place in the de-
partment-. She passed her eXamiu tion with
bril- ian success. The next q as she wrote the
following note to a friend: " ours received:
come yer; want to tell you how well done
at the examination " To the question. WHAT
is a vacuum" one of the written answers in a
recent examination was: ~ vacuum is an
empty space Without an thing in it, To the
question, 'What IS thu geology OF West Vir-
ginia:' one reply was, "i}ou h." 10 the
question, "What is a writ of habeas corpusg"
one reply was written, at is an act to take
dead body out OF prison." and another was,
at is an lct of lunacy." Describe the COM
pass and ITS use" elected the following
luminous answer: "a compass IS a ron q
circular box, standing on a three-legged
tripod which always points to the Nor " A
while ago the que ton, stow far is the sun
from the eartht' was found TO have been rhus
answered on one impatient ycum's paper:
Il don't know; but it's 50 id far it viii
never interfere with my performing my duties
if / am appointed
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-04-15

A stranger, calling himself Prof
Schaunburs, has beer IN Washington for
some weeks, ondoaypuns 20 form COM
pany for the purpose OF recovering Capt.
Kidd buried treasure. lie says he has,
10y the help OF surveys and documents. lo-
Gated SOo,00o,t00 worth of this treasure.
aud that it win only require a few thou.
sand dollars 10 uuearth IT, lie might find
% profitable, in order 90 learn how % or.
gaui2e his company, 20 consult some Of the
members of the Hussar Company of New
York, OF to take inventor Keely, Of Phila.
delphia, into his confidence.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-04-15
a ThriftY NEnrd.r.r.

IRON ne EI0llT0 Y. II A0tffJ78eF'
Oscar f. Beckwith, the Columbia county
murderer VINO escaped some time ago, has
been lodged in the Columbia coun y jail. He
declares that he killed Nandercook IN self
defense, after the latter had attempted to
poison him. Beckw tn claims the reward
offered for his capture, on the ground that he
gave the information to Gov. Hi which ed
to his capture. The prisoner i secured IN
his cell by a heavy chain. He has had many
visitors. from each Of whom he eXacts fee
Of Il Ve cents