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The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1885-11-05
Terrible Experience Of a Diver.

Mr.. Mitchell, a professional diver, nearly lost
his life recently while inspecting a sunken
sloop off Bakers Island, Mass, by the air tube
and life line becoming entanged in the wreck.
When he reached the deck of the submerged
vessel he dropped down through the hatchway
about five feet to the floor below and had gone
few feet forward, when he felt the air shut
off suddenly. not, as is sometimes the case,
gradually, when the fault is with a weak
pump. He gave the lifeline one sharp pull as
a signal for more air, but got no reply and no
more air. Again he gave the signal but got no
reply. Then he realized that something on
the sloop-he now thinks it was the partly
empty water tank-had shifted in the strong
undertow and rolled on to his hose and lifeline,
cutting off all his communication with the sur
face. 1t was hardly second before he felt his
eyes begin to protrude, and then there was q
sharp pain, as though knife was drawn across
his forehead, and the top of his head felt as
though it was pulled off. Then he lost con-
seriousness.
The next recollection Mr.. Mitchell had he
was stripped of his armor, and the men on
board the vessel from which he descended were
busiy applying restoratives He was rescued
in this way: The man who worked the diving
apparatus not hearing from him became alarm
ed and signalled him, and. not getting any re-
ply, they began to haul him up. He came up
all right for about six feet and then caught
something. They eased away on him and then
tried again, succeeding in pulling him to the
surface. He had lost one of the heavy-weighted
shoes which divers wear, it probably having
pulled off when he caught on the combings of
the hatchway. When he reached the surface
his armor was cut of, and this prompt action
was probably what saved him. as, if time had
been taken to unite it, he would probably have
Suffocated,
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1885-11-05
Smallpox in Canada.

During the past week there has been con-
siderable increase in the number of deaths re-
sulting from smallpox in Montreal and vicinity,
the average being about 81 day. During the
week ending Saturday night there were 35i
deaths from the disease; 273 deaths being in
the city and 81 in the suburbs. The greatest
alarm exists, rs Winter having set in there is
little hope of the ravages of the disease being
stopped for many months to come. 1t appears
that the authorities are not nearly as vigilant
as they should be. In one instance, in a house
where five deaths had taken place from the
disease, the bedding was thrown out into a
vacant lot, and an hour later number of chill
dren were seen playing on them. They were
warned of, but nothing further was DONE and
the hay with which the bed was stuffed was
eaten by some cows and goats who had strayed
into the lot. The disease is also being spread
by milkman in whose family number of
deaths occurred from the disease. 1t was no.
ticed that very shortly the plague broke out in
the families he served. Mrs Larose, a nurse
who has been employed in Saint Rochs Hospi-
tai, gives the following fearful account:
The stencil was unbearable. When / first went
to the hospital some of the patients would beg of
to change their shirts but could not do it. for
there were none to be had. / had not q second
sheet to put on the beds, but obliged to put on
a blanket Many died who would have lived had
they been properly attended to. In one instance a
child asked for something to eat and the bed under
him was in a dreadful state. My feelings overcame
me and fell on my knees and prayed earnestly
that he might die soon and be taken out of misery
have seen dozens die in that condition, and many
die for want of food and nourishment.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1885-11-05
He Spoke at Last.

David Conger, who has been in prison for
some time at Woodfield, O., for the murder of
his wife, whom he killed with an ak because
she interfered in behalf of their six-ycar- old
son, who was being beaten cruelty by the father,
was sentenced to imprisonment for life on the
3lst nit. From the moment of his incarceration,
which took place four months ago, Conger has
not uttered word made an audible noise
with his tongue All efforts to make him speak
were unavailing, and even a strong electric
battery which was applied to him for that pur-
pose had no effect except to make him squirm
and twist with pain. Throughout the trial he
was immovable, and when the sentence was
about to be pronounced the officers had to lift
him on to his feet. AS soon as the Judge pro-
nounced the last words of the sentence the
prisoner poured forth torrent of oaths at the
Court, and, turning to the crowd in the room,
said: have more sand and backbone than
any of You, and if you can stand it | can" He
was hurried quickly from the court and placed
in cell. continuing all the while to shower
curses and abuses on all mankind.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1885-11-05
Attention, West Virginia Veterans!

To THE EDITOR: At the Reunion of the So
ciety of the Army of West Virginia, at Ports
mouth. O., last September, a meeting of the
ex-soldiers of West Virginia regiments was
held, and Gen. w. II. Powell, I'd w. Va. Cav,
was called to the chair. The original inten-
ton of the meeting was to organize the I'd
Cav. into society, but this idea yielded to
the idea of an organization of all West Virginia
troops into a society to be called The Society
of West Virginia Veterans" A permanent
organization was effected as follows: Pres
Gen. w. II. Powell BelIeville, Ill.,; V.-P., Maj
j. Davidson, Ironton. o.; Sec, Capt J. M. Rife
West Jefferson, 0. Executive Committee, Capt
J. w. Kicker, Portsmouth, o.; Lieut.. w. III.
Newcombe, Guyandotte, w. Va; Capt. G. J.
Walker, Jackson. w. Va; Capt. V. Ii. Bukey,
Parkersburg,W Va; DR.. j. III. Hysell, Pomeroy,
0. The Secretary was instructed to commune
cate with all ex-soldiers of West Virginia rcgi-
ments and make as completes roster of survivors
as possible. The society will meet with the Army
of West Virginia next Fall at Portsmouth, o.,
and all comrades arc requested to be present
then and aid in putting the society on per-
manent basis. i request of comrades that are
reached by THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE that they
send me as soon as practicable list of West
Virginia soldiers in their vicinity in the fol-
lowing form: 1. Name. 9. Rank. 3. Co. 4.
No of Reg't (arm OF service infantry, cavalry
or artillery. 5. P0st-oflce address,. nj.
RIFE, Secretary, West Jefferson, o.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1885-11-05
Waiting nj the Jail Door.

A. T. LaZier, editor OF the Panhandle Teran,
was arrested on the charge of forgery about a
month ago, on the eve of his marriage to a
young lady residing at Gainesville, in that
State, and locked up in Jail at Fort Worth.
There he was permitted TO remain until few
days ago, when an examination by the officials
disclosed the mans innocence of the charge,
and he was released. When Lazier got out Of
the Jail doors he was met by Annie L. HELEN,
or Mrs. A. +. Lazier, the prisoners former wife,
who had been divorced from him in Virginia.
With her was Laziers little son., 6 years old.
and the meeting was an affecting one. The
former wife had seen in the newspaper dis
patches of her former husbands troubles, and
had as soon as possible come to his assistance.
After some conversation the past acts were for
given, marriage license was obtained, and the
long-estranged couple were reunited.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1885-11-05
1NDIANA'S DEAD HEROES.
Monuments Erected at Gettysburg to Six Hoosier
Regimenfs


Survivors of Indiana's organizations which
took part in the famous battle dedicated six
fine monuments at Gettysburg on the 2Sth ult
The veterans visited several sites and explained
their part in the action. The Sd Cav memorial,
a beautiful 1S-foot shaft of Barre (Vt.) granite,
stands on the second ridge north of the town.
The 10Th, of the same material, IL feet high,
near the Springs Hotel, and where its Colonel,
w. W. Dudley, was wounded. short distance
from the spot where Gen. Reynolds fell; the
Goth, south of the Wheatfield, nine feet high,
of Quincy granite; the 27th near Spangler's
Spring, of the same material and hight both
having red granite inlaid corps badges; the
9TH, at breastworks, on high point of Cups
Hill, of similar material and proportions, with
State coat of arms and other adornments; the
Nth, most massive on the field, on East Gene
terry Hill, of Indiana limestone, Is feet high
and weighing % tons. All have elaborate in
scriptions, giving full data for the student of
history. meeting in the Courthouse in the
evening was presided over by Gen. Joseph J.
Reynolds, and the monuments turned over to
the Memorial Association in the order named
above by the following comrades: Geo. w.
Spahr, J. H. Slime, J. c. Brown, Jno w. Bloss,
S. C. Holmes David E. Beem The monuments
were received by Vice President d. A. Buepler.
Addresses followed by late Commissioner of
Pensions w. w. Dudley, ex-Minister to Spain
John w. Foster, Gen. Silas Colgrove, Gen. and
Lieut.-Gov. of Indiana NJ ID. Manson, Hon. j.
J. kleiner and Mai. w. H. CalkinS
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1885-11-05
Horrible Murder by Mexicans.

A most sickening tragedy was recently COM
mitted in Tabasco, Mexico. Juan Vicente Pala-
vicina was recently travelling with his wife and
child to his hacienda. When he got in the
vicinity of his home a notorious bandit named
Manuel Padron, emerged from the chaparral
on horseback and tried to carry off the wife of
Palavicina. A fight took place, and the bandit
was killed. The man and his wife then pro-
ceeded to their home, he returning Immediately
to the town of Teapa to advise the authorities
of what he had done. On his return he was
captured by brother of the dead bandit, as
sisted by three desperadoes. They took him
from his horse, stripped off his shoes and stock
ings, and compelled him to walk long distance
barefooted. They then cut off his ears and
severed the tendons of his wrists After they
had driven him some distance in this condition,
the wretches gouged out his eyes with their
knives and with their whips dashed him until
he ran. They then tied their lariats to him
and dashed off at full speed, dragging the
wretched man after them. which they kept up
until they had literally torn his body in two.
The perpetrators of the outrage escaped, but
the authorities and citizens are on the track of
the murderers.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1885-11-05
Decrease in POlygamy.

1t appears that the laws against the po-
lygamists and the determination to enforce
them have borne good fruits in the Territory
of Utah, as from the last report of the Utah
Commission it appears that no polygamist now
holds office there, although nearly every Off
Ger chosen at the last election in Utah, while
not living in polygamy itself, subscribes to its
doctrines. During the past year but few polyg-
amist marriges have been celebrated, which is,
of course, due to the rigid enforcement Of the
law. The Commission recommends the ap-
pointment of another Judge, and also that the
punishment for polygamy be extended to i'm
prisonment for two years for the first ofIense
and three for the second, and that all persons
refusing to take the oath prescribed in the
Edmunds bill be excluded by law from settling
on the public domain, and also that the latter
be amended as to prevent the immigration into
the States of persons protesting the religion of
polygamy.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1885-11-05
A Message by Mr.. Lincoln That Was Never Sent.

Hon. John Usher, of Lawrence, Kan, who
was Secretary of the Interior under President
Lincoln, writes to the st. Louis Globe Democrat
in reference to message said to have been
prepared Il Mr.. Lincoln on his return from the
Hampton Roads conference in February, 1865 {:
"Soon after his Uincon's) return from the
James River the Cabinet was convened, and he
read 10 it for approval a message which he had
prepared to be submitted to Congress- in which
he recommended that Congress appropriate
$300,000,000 to be apportioned among the sew
eral States in proportion to slave population, to
be distributed to the holders of slaves in those
States upon condition that they would consent
to the abolition of slavery and the disbanding
of the insurgent army, and would acknowledge
and submit to the laws of the United States.
The members of the Cabinet were all opposed.
He seemed somewhat surprised at that, and
asked: How long will the war last?' No one
answered, but he soon said: A hundred days
Well, we are spending now in carrying on the
war S., 100000 a day. which will amount to all
this money, besides all the lives With deep
sigh he added: But you are all opposed to me,
and will not send the message"
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1885-11-05
A Terrible Revenge.

On the evening of the 2Sth ult., A. J. Burns
fired two shots in quick succession at two Young
women, who were passing arm in arm out of
r. G.. Dun & Co.'S office. in Chicago. He ran
up Monroe street, which was crowded with
people going home from business. An officer
seized him. The young women lay insensible
upon the sidewalk. The crowd started cry
of Lynch him!" but the officer got him away.
The women, who are sisters, named Miss Lillian
Walter and Mrs. Ray Good are believed to have
been fatally wounded. 1t is supposed the
shooting was done in revenge, the man having
been discharged by Dun & Co. On complaints by
the women that he had insulted them.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1885-11-05
Gen. Grants Resting Place.

There has been some talk during the last
few weeks to the effect that it was not the wish
of the Grant family that the Generals body
should remain at Riverside Park, n. Y, and
that Congress at its next session would proba-
bly, take some action in the matter looking to
the removal of the remains to the Capital city.
The following correspondence, however, be-
tween Mayor Grace and Mrs. U. S. Grant in
regard to the matter may be considered con-
elusive on that point:
OCr. It, 1885.
My DEAR Mrs. GRANT: The Executive Com
mittce of the Grant Monument Association, to
whom was intrusted the honored and patriotic
task of soliciting funds for a suitable National me-
mortal to the memory of your distinguished hus
band, finds itself seriously hampered in its work,
and TO a great extent embarrassed, by utterances
which appear from time TO time in the daily press,
often purporting to come from your family. Our
committee is much concerned in the reports, quite
industriously spread abroad and persistently ret-
Grated. that on the assembling of Congress pre-
concerted effort with the consent and approval of
your family, would be begun to have the body of
Gen. Grant removed TO Washington for final sepu
sum (nearly $4,000. and it will be 100000 SOON;
but it must be obvious that any doubt which the
public may have as to the desire of the family in
regard to the Riverside Park permanent tomb
and the site of the proposed National memorial acts
As deterrent to those who would otherwise freely
give. May ask from you and your family clear
and emphatic expression of your wish and prefer
ence-may add determinaton-for the use of our
Executive Committee?
Very respectfully, yours WIN. X. GRACE.
Vice-President Grant Monument Association.
NEW YORK, Oct. %, 1885.
DEAR SIR: Your letter of the 10th came during
my absence, and was received on my return from
Long Branch. Riverside selected by myself
and my family the burial place of my husband
Gen. Grant; first because / believed New York
was his preference; second, it is near the residence
that hope to occupy as long as live, and where
will be able to visit his resting place often third,
have believed, and am now convinced, that the
tomb will be visited by many of his countrymen
no nS no ef q ~ har plQ
the offer of park in New York the first which
observed and unreservedy assented to the only
condition imposed by Gen. Grant himself, namely,
that should have place by his side.
am. sir, very respectfully,
To WIN. II. GRACE. JULIA d. GRANT
Mayor of City of New York.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1885-11-05
He Cleaned Out the Indians.

James Gray lives alone in the woods, four
miles from Glenullen, Oak. On Thursday night
last week, two Indians came to his house and
asked for food After eating all they wanted
one OF the Indians took down Gray's rife, and
placing it at Gray's breast, pulled the trigger
1t was not loaded. The Indian tried to load it
and Gray knocked him down. Both Indians
attacked Gray, who knocked one of them sense
less with a Ratchet, whereupon the other fed
Gray was found suffering from wounds. He
had dragged the senseless Indian out of his
cabin, and the Indians companion had taken
him aWay
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1885-11-05
An Unlucky Race.

The races at Jerome Park were run in a
steady DOWN. pour of rain on Thursday last. In
the first race Maggie j., ridden by young Pot
ter, slipped and fell. Brookwood, ridden by
Meaton, fell over him, the latter horse breaking
his neck and dying instantly. Sam Brown, rid
den by Arnold, next went over, and Withers's
colt Stonebuck topped the heap, with Kenny as
jockey. When horses and riders were extricated
it was found that Potter had his jaw broken i'll
two places. He is not likely to recover. The
winners were Florence T., Bordeiaise, Wall
flower, Error and SandOval.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1885-11-05
Murdered BY burglars,

Emory Thayer, aged 65 years, leading citi-
zen and farmer Of Avon, Livingston, Co., n Y,
was awakened from his sleep early on Wednes-
day morning of last week by two masked
burglars. They had obtained possession of his
pocket-book containing 81, 0d pcrceiying that
he was awake told him to keep still. He raised
up in bed and one Of the men fired revolver,
the bullet striking Thayer's arm. He then
attempted to grapple with the thief, using his
nniDjured arm, when the burglar shot twice,
both bullets lodging in Thayer's forehead
Thayer dropped dead. The burglars threw
away the pocket-book and the revolver, jumped
into wagon and fled.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1885-11-05
Bitten Ry a Rattlesnake.

shocking incident occurred last week at a
nutting party Oil Walden's Ridge, near Chatta-
nooga, Tenn. Mrs. Geo. Snyder, well known
lady, while picking chestnuts, inserted her hand
under bush after burr and suddenly with
drew it with shrek of pain. At the same
instant large rattesnake, which was coiled
under the bush, sprang out, aud the lady saved
herself from second bite by falling from fright.
The serpent had, however, inserted his fangs
the first time. Every known remedy was APP
piled, but at tho last accounts it was thought
the lady would die
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1885-11-05
THE VERDICT.
Texas Society.
baltimore American.1

Society in Texas is beginning its festivities
early this season. There was ball at Halletts-
vile lately, aud two of the young men,
who, of course, belonged to excellent fam
lilies, disagreed on little matter and began to
punctuate their remarks and themselves with
bullets The result was one man killed, another
fatally wounded, and two slightly hurt. This
little affair, however, is mere skirmish. When
the season fully opens we may expect much
lrger returns from the lists of dead and
wounded
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1885-11-05
A Maniac for ~ Years

John Hill, of Randolph County, N. c., who is
now s. years of age, has been maniac since his
18th year. At that time young girl refused to
allow him to accompany her from church,
whereupon he instantly lost his reason. For
the past 30 years he has been chained in room
and at times is very violent He takes large
hickory sticks out Of the fireplace and tears
them into shreds with his teeth and fingers.
He can drink coffee boiling hot. and eat food
when it is hot as fire can make it, apparently
without suffering any pain. A fortune has been
left him by his father for his support.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1885-11-05
Fatal Bridge Accident.

At East Saginaw, Mich, on the 28th ult,
large number of people congregated on bridge
TO witness the burning of tugboat, when the
structure gave way, precipitating go persons
into the water. The body of Sidney Fallon,
aged eight years, was recovered. Twelve or
thirteen persons are missing. The river was
dragged for bodies Many of those rescued
were badly hurt.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1885-11-05
The Law of Compensation.

1t is strange that with all the discoveries
made by modern science no cure has yet been
discovered for that dreadful disoase--cancer
Comparatively few, however, are afflicted with
cancer. while thousands are martyrs to rheu-
matism. And it is just here where the COM
pensaton comes in. ST. Jacobs Oil, it has been
found, will cure that afliction, no matter in how
bad form, Z I'd make the sufferer almost leap
with Joy.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1885-11-05
Falling With His Engine Through Bridge.

Two freight trains came into collision on
Saturday night last near White Deer Station,
Pa. An engine, 16 cars and one span of the
bridge was wrecked. The engine of one train
broke through the sides of the bridge and
carried the engineer, the only man on the train
who stuck to his post of duty, into the creek
below. Strange to say he was not hurt and
managed to crawl out of the debris with few
Insignificant bruises and scratches
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1885-11-05
The Fishing Industry.

There arc engaged in the fishing industry of
Europe and America upward of 10000 vessels
and 100000 men. The annual product of fish is
not much short of 500, 900 tons, but few people
will stop to realize the Importance of these
figures. AS a ton of fish is equal in weight to
about % sheep, years supply of fish food for
Europe and America might be represented by
AZ 900 600 sheen.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1885-11-05
No " Rats" Need Amply,

On the 31st nit. when the Boston Post went
to press all the men in the composing room
were discharged and union men at once pat in
their places. Six years ago the Post suddenly
locked out all its old compositors and engaged
rats" in their place. Since then the Union
has made several efforts to get the new men out,
but without success until now
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1885-11-05
Dangers Of Travel.

Mr.. George Deuterman, travelling salesman
for Lanauer Brothers, 631 Broadway, New York
city, writes that for nearly month he altered
with a severe cough which obstinately refused
to yield to any remedies. At last he tried Red
Star Cough Cure and found that it restored him
to health speedily aud efectually.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1885-11-05
A Terrific Storm.

great storm ragged off the coast of Labrador
on the 18th ult., doing immense damage among
the fishing feet gathered there. Eighty yes
sells were wrecked, and at least 20 men of the
crews OF the vessels were lost.