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The Republican journal., 1885-02-05

The Washington County Teachers Associa-
ton convention at Calais concluded Friday
night with lecture on School Hygiene by
Dr. 7. Z. Swan Of Calais. Hon. W. }. Corth.-
ell read an interesting paper on "Arithmetic;"
State Superintendent of Education, n. A. Luce
paper on Bleaching Languages" with re-
marks from various teachers. The following
officers were elected: President, Ashley ST.
Clair. Calais; vice president, DR.. W. |. Curtis,
Calais
The Republican journal., 1885-02-05

FIRE INQUEST The Shcritl's jury on the fire in
quest helI sessions Friday and Saturday last
John Mikcn, the owner of the house which took
fire, WAS again examined at length. His testimony
given on TUESDAY of last week WAS read to him and
pronounced false, or greater portion Of it. His
testimony on Friday was lltt contradiction Of his
Tuesdays testimony, and both were waverng and
conflicting He said he not in his house from
two O'Clock in the afternoon until the alarm of the
second fire was given. Mr.. Mliken said to the
jurors: 81 ld not burn my house; if wanted to
burn it would have done 50 last fall when it was
dry and the reservoirs low. would not burn it at
noon d;tv when there was a foot of snow on the
roof. Mr.. Heating testified that the insurance on
the building expired early in February; that the
building was insured in the name of Mr.. Millken's
wife. J. c. Gates testified that he was present at
both fires that there was connection between
the two; the first was in the kitchen and the
second in the attic, entirely distinct from the first
At the last fire he went into the attic and on pile
of boards found quantity of paper and corn husks
that had been fred The boards on which they
We're found were fire. Other witnesses were eX-
amined but their evidence developed nothing ma
terial The jury on Monday agreed upona verdict
After giving history of the fire, in substance what
has appeared in the Journal the jurors say in their
opinion the two fires were distinct and had no con.
ncction with each other. The first fire originated
in the south part of the house below and the second
fire in the north part of the house in the attic. The
only way to get into the attic Ey way of small
scuttle near the head of the stairs, which scutte
was covered by board. In conclusion the jury
says; On the morning of Jan. 26, John o. Mliken,
who lives alone, in said house, built small fire in
the stove and that no other fire was built during
that day. So far the first fire is concerned the
jury are OF the opinion that it might have been &C.
cidental, but that far as the second fire is con-
cerned we unhestatingly say that we are of the
opinion that it was the work of an legendary That
some one set the fire to the dry lumber In the attic
by means of paper and husks and then covered the
scuttle with board. We cannot escape the
cluson that the testimony points to the guilty party
but not with such certainty as the law requires to
warrant a conviction" The jury before an
nounced were W. p. Thompson, Hiram Chase and
Charles Baker.
The Republican journal., 1885-02-05

woman living near Bristol, Conn, irtt her
three children locked IN her house: tDey began
lighting matches; while the youngest was burn
ing to dealt the elder children hid in terror I'M
der the bedcothes.
The Republican journal., 1885-02-05
HEARING ON TEMPERANCE.

hearing was held in Representatives Hall,
Augusta. IN >day evening, Jan. 9th, by the
committee ~ temperance to consider the eX-
pedleney Of further temperance legislation.
Gen. Neal Dow came before the committee and
presented "a series of amendments TO the liquor
law, among other prov i>lons being one that
1.-THE penalty for the first olitnse in selling shall
be fine of $500 and imprisonment for six
months;" another that wagons used for the
transportation of liquor shall be conti>cated and
the driver fined and imprisoned. Among other
speakers were Rev. H. c. Munson and City Sol
icitor W. II. Loonsy of Portland. The latter
held that public sentiment was not sufficient
for the law, to which Gen. Dow took excep-
tiOns
The Republican journal., 1885-02-05

The Grand Jury has indicted several mem
beers of Il corrupt ring in the city government of
Rochester, n. u, for bribery. one alderman
has plead guilt. and been fined. II is Il very
bad mess.
The Arizona sentinel., 1885-08-15
The Dog He Did Not Like.

"Yes," Athelwald replied, speaking in low, impressive tones. "yes, do ike dogs; am fond of them. But I like shy, coy, shrinking dog. who flies away to the shadowy recesses of the yoodshed when he hears the footfall of she stranger. and can only be won to Socisbility by love and kindness and patient pleading. do not love the bold, onward, unquestioHing mass of canine :nsOlence and obtrusiveness that comes
 neaking out from behind lilac bush when one is just half way betweeL the gate and piazza, and nestles up to a stranger like an old acquaintance, and irags one all around the yard in back yard attitude, with no thought of ones lignity or comfort" And, with . dry. .onvulsive sob, he turned away, ana as he walked toward the neckwear department the book-keeper noticed that bis fawn- colcred trousers had been patched in the postern gate with nine-eornered piece of olive-green.
The Arizona sentinel., 1885-08-15
Pryor and Potter.

During the exciting days just preced. ing the outbreak of the war of the Re. bellion, Roger A. Pryor, of VDginia, and John F. Potter, of Wisconsin, Rep resentatives in Congress from their re- spective States, lost their tempers dur ing a debate and called each other some hard names. The Virginian challenged :he Wisconsin Representative to mortal combat. The challenge was accepted, and Mir. Potter, having the choice of weapons, named bowie-k knives. To this MT. Pryor objected, on the ground that 5he bowie knife was barbarous weapon not recognized by the code, and the
 iuel was of. The affair created more amusement than apprehension in Wash.
 ngton circles. While it was at its height, he "yeas and "nays" were one day called in the House. MT. Potter's name was reached, and, as he failed to re-, spond, jovial member of Teutonic an- ~ecedents from Pennsylvania arose in his seat and said |: "Mr. Speaker, Mir. Potter has Pryor engagement. This took well, and when MT. Prvor's name vas called, he, too. being absent. the me mber arose again and said "Mr. Speaker, the gentleman has gone to be IS clay in the hands of the Potter"
The Arizona sentinel., 1885-08-15
The AfrectiOnaie Son.

It is all very well to be polite to h dies, but some people in this country carry it too far. There were sev eral persons in a Galveston avenue car, and one of them was smoking, which was allowed, as there were no ladies il the car. A rough-looking country cus' toner. with an expression that reminded one of an Irish potato, scowled time ol so at the smoker. and finally said
 "You ain't got no right to smoke when there are ladies in the car"
 "I don't see any ladies'" replied the estonished smoker, looking around.
 "Maybe not, but my mother was { woman, and you slla'n't smoke, while am in the car, out of respect to hel memory"
 The smoker gazed at the homely feat ures of the man with mother, and then throwing inc cigar out at the window, sad:
 "Why didn't you tell me sooner youl mother was woman, if you knew 1t !? , -GdLUeStoa NeaCS.
The Arizona sentinel., 1885-08-15
Use of Lemons.

For all people, in sickness or in health, lemonade is safe drink. It eorrects biliousness. It IS a specific against worms and skin complaints. The pippins, crushed, may also be mixed with water and sugar, and used as drink. Lemon juice Is the best anti scorbutic remedy known. It not only cures the disease. but prevents. Sail ors make daily use of it for this pur- pose. A physician suggests rubbing the gums with it daily to keep them in health. The hands and nails are also kept clean, white, soft and supple by the daily use of lemon instead of soap. Ii also prevents chilbla1ns. Lemon is used in inter nittent levers with strong, ho: black tea or coffee without sugar. Neu- ralgia may be cured by rubbing the al. iected parts with lemon. It is valua be, also, to cure warts and to destro' dandruff on the head, by rubbing il roots of the hair with it.-R~rat Ncr Yorker.
The Arizona sentinel., 1885-08-15
Housekeeping Hereafter.

A family paper published long srti=. cle entitled Housekeeping Hereafter. "Merciful Heavensi" groaned a dis tracted mother of five children, and keeper of one husband and two servants, if I thought there was going to be any housekeeping hereafter, I declare I'd never die." The poor woman found no more comfort in such prospect than dId that other over-worked female pack horse who declared in her despair that she never found time to rest and never expected to rest. "Well. you will fin it, perhaps, in another and bett..r world," said . sympathizing friend. "No," moaned the discouraged creat- ure, "that will not be my luck. My poor bones will not be well settled in ihe grave more than twenty-four hours when the trumpet will sound announce
 ng the day of judgmen. and we shall Ill have to turn out againl" -BtGato Advertiser.
The Arizona sentinel., 1885-08-15

ONE of the advantages of California is the fact that the man who shoots at @ rabbit is quite likely to bring down a deer behind it. In the East the man vho shots at Q cat is more likely to bring own an old woman forty rods to que
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The Arizona sentinel., 1885-08-15

"I DON'T care so much about the y,s.
 f my thumb, as . thumb" sad tue grocer, whose horse had amputated tho member, "but as source of profit | shall miss it I've measured that thumb in the shape of beans, meal and molasses nigh onto a t"ousand times. Well, my wife can't afford a new parlor carpet this spring. "-Neto Haven Register.
The Arizona sentinel., 1885-08-15
THORNLEss HosEA
BY JULIA c. n DonA.

BY JULIA c. A Don1. "No rose may bloom without thorn = Come down the garden paths and sss How brightly in the scented air
 They bloom for you and Mst Bee how, Ike rosy clouds, they he Against the perfect, stainless blrsi See how they toss their airy heads
 And smile for me, for yoaI No scanty largess, meanly doled- No paIlid blooms, by two, by three, But whole crowd of pink-whits vinRs
 Fluttering for you and mel : So fair they are I cannot ehooss; pluck the rich spoils here and there; heap hem on your waiting arms;
 twine them in your hzax. There is no thorn among them an- No sharp sting in the heart of bltss- No bitter in the honeyed cup
 No burning in the kiss, Nay, quote the proverb if you must, And mock the truth you will not ses Nathless, Loves thornless roses blowt
 Somewhere for you and ma, Our Confine11t
Omaha daily bee., 1885-05-14
New Omcers-Capir.I Notes.

WASHINGTON, May Is. The president ap.
pointed the following postmasters to-day:
Harvey T. Slively, Rawlins, Wyo.j George
w. Wyans, Ocean Grove, N. j.; Henry
Kingsley, Schoharie, N. Y; Daniel Liddell,
Gadsden, Ala; Jacob j.. Van Ripper, Ruther.
ford, N. j.; Charles RiLtenhOuse, Hacketts-
town, N. j.
George V. N. Lothrop, recently appointed
minister to Russia, was qualified OF the state
department to-day.
The president to-day appointed Col. John
M. Wilson, of the corps of engineers, to be
commissioner of public buildings and grounds
for the District of Columbis. Wilson relieves
Col. A. +. Rockwell. The appointment takes
effect June 1st.
G. l.. Williams, who was yesterday ap,
pointed marshal for the Southern district OF
Iowa, is q brother-in-law of Henry Clews, q
banker of New York. and a nephew of w. A.
Williams, of Worcester, Mass. He has been
q citizen of lows for twenty.f five years, and ia
at present a resident of Keokuk. He is q
young man and is said to possess excellent
business qualities. In politics he has always
been a democrat, and was strongly endorsed
for the position but was not the choice of the
congressional delegation. Among those who
urged his appointment was Ex-Secretary
| George w. McCrary.
Representatives Weaver and Frederick, o
Iowa, called upon the president to-day and
filed o protest against the appointment Of
Christopher L.. Williams to be United
States marshal for the southern dis
trict of Iowa, on the ground that he was
unknown to and not endorsed by the repre-
sentative democrats of this state. MIR. Camp
bell, chairman of the democratic state central
committee of Iowa, was, they say, the choice
of the democrats of Iowa. Williams received
his commission to-day.
Omaha daily bee., 1885-05-14

LEXINGTON, KY, May 13.-This was the
last day of the Kentucky association season..
First race-One mile aud one'quarter, all
ages; Kilmeny won; Ed Butts, second; Grey
hound, third. Time, 2:1l5.
Second race-Three- quarters of a mile, two
year-olds; Katrina won; Winona, second;
May Lady, third, Time, l:lS.
Third race-One mile, for maidensr of all
ages; Test came in first, but was set back for
accidental riding, giving the race to Gold Dol.
lar; Glendop, second; Little Fellow, third
Time, Lash.
Fourth race-One mile and one-eighthi
Lady Hayward won, Bonanza, second
Springer, third. Time, 1859.
MEMPHIS, Tenn, May lS.-To-day's events
were:
First race-Class 2:25. pacing; Buck Dick
erson won; Joe Bowers secOnc; Mrs. Monser
third. Time, 2;Sl.
Second race-Oass 1886, trottiug; Maggl
Knox won; Prince OIlof, second, TrihiI 4
third Time, 2:3i4. "
PHILADELPHIA, Pa, May 3.-Flrst rice
Glass 2S4 was won 10 straights by 81 lnchC
Time, 2:394, 2:3s3, 2:33. Honesty, in tn
2:3O race Tor PAGERS, won IN straights. Time
2:25t, 2;23l, 2:26i.
4, WAsHlNaION. May 13.-First race-On
mile, three year.olds and upwardfa: AgincouI
won: Cittane, second; Murmur. third. Tim
Second race-oue mile, all ages; CO
Omaha daily bee., 1885-05-14
oNoFRIs' BRUTAL CRIME.

AN ITALIAN CoNToRsIoNlsr BEATS HIS LITTLE
DAUGHTER TO DEATH.
PHrLADELPHIA, Pa May ID. AT the In.
quest on the body of Lottie Cook Onofri
to-day, a revolving story of her cruel death
was told under oath. Her step father, the
italian contortionist, O. Achile Onofri, who
is accused of killing her, was present as a
prisoner and seemed overwhelmed by the
p~redlcament into which his brutal nature has
brought him. The child was only nine
years old. Her body was covered
with cuts and bruises. The corouer's ply.
stefan testified that her veins were almost emp
starved and beaten to death. On Monday, it
was shown, Onofri logged little Lottie nearly
all day, using q thick rope, a heavy strap, and
q shovel. the handle of the latter being
broken on her head or her body,
Her step.father tied her hand and foot and
compelled her to kpeel down for hours. At
night she crawled up stairs to he'd and moaned
and complained of her back. Onofri beat
her again with q shovel. After lying
quiet a while the dying child began TO
moan, when the step-father in
great rage fell upon her, SIN thered
her head under q pillow and Eat upon 1t.
When released the young victim, as her little
lister Mabel said, lay very quiet. Onofri
then struck her in the face with his tist and
although she did not stir he struck her
again with q shovel. Then becoming
alarmed at the increasing psllor on her little
face the stepfather sent for a doctor. When
the physician arrivedthe child was in Onofti's
arms dead.
The case was continued in order that the
testimony of other children may be taken.
Omaha daily bee., 1885-05-14
FIGHTING FOR FREIGHT.

THE CENTRAL TRAFFIC ASSOCIATION ALL
TORI Up.
CHICAGO, ILL.,, May 13.-The general man.
ayers of the western connections Of the east.
ern trunk lines, constituting the Central
Traffic association, began a session here this
forenoon. The attendance is not as large as
at the first session when the agreement was
made to maintain freight rates on the basis
of 20 cents on grain from Chicago to New
York. Since then there has been open cut.
ting of rates, it having been charged that q
rate of 10 cents was made for q large assign
ment of grain here yesterday. The meeting
here to-day resulted IN an exchange of re-
ordinations, and it is hardly thought that a
restoration of rates can result from the
present meeting, as q number Of roads are
not represented. A proposition was made to
refer the question of rates to q committee of
eighteen, and the proposition had been dis
cussed at some length without any result up
to noon.
In the afternoon the committee OF eighteen
met but found there were dissgreements among
the lin 90 represented in the Chicago local
committee, aud that any general maintenance
of rates was impossible until these differences
could be harmonized. 1t was recommended
that the Chicago committee make an effort in
the direction of harmony, and the committee
of eighteen adjourned subject to the call OF
the chairman at Chicago. The committee
will probably meet tomorrow.
The managers Of roads between Chicago
and the Missouri River met here to-day to
ratify the agreement made q few days ago
for the formation of a number of pools on
business between the points named. The
agreement was read section by section. The
Missouri Pacific put in a claim for an in
creased allowance.lnsthe traffic in which it ID
concerned. While no definite action was
taken it is believed the claim will be allowed
The afternoon session was devoted to the
discussion of the percentages of the pool or
range cattle. The meeting will be continued
| tomorrow,
Omaha daily bee., 1885-05-14
The Old WORLD.
Incidents Of The Day on the Three
Continents,
Art, Politics, War and News of a
General Sort.
Described as Edenic in Its
Observation-Disclosures Sol
diers Dying.
I'll AFGHAN ISSUE.
A SURMIsR.

n SJhhlShs
LONDON, May ia dispatch from st.
Petersburg arrived last night. DeStahl ina
mediately had interview with Granville. 1t
ton.
THE PENJDKH VALLEY.
LONDON, May 13.-Condie Stephens,
Lumsden to the government. says, the
British commission started from Tirpul imme'
diately after the Penjdeh battle, marching to
Paropimisus mountains. Terrific snow storms
rendered progress slow. Many camp followers
were lost The defeated Atghans reiterated
by another route, via Maruchak and
Balmurghab. The Penjdeh valley is
o fertile oasis, a lovely country,
with splendid pasture lands. In spring time
the ground is literally carpeted with flowers.
DIR. Aitcheson, botanical expert, was de.
lighted He made a valuable collection of
flora. The valley abounds with game. The
party killed $50 pheasants daily. The Murgh
alb abounds in water fowl, and the hills arr
stocked with ~gazelle, antelope, wild sheep and
pigs. The Afghans were always kind and at
tentive to the wants of the commission, and
did their utmost to provide them with food
AMI comforts, though the task was q difficult
one, the country being uninhabited. The
party saw the ruins of numerous ancient
towns. When Stephen left the commission,
all members were in good health and spirits
THE CREDIT PASSES THIRD
The consolidated fund bill-the $55, OO0, 00(
~credlt-passed the third reading in the house
of commons this afternoon.
MARINERS ALLOWED TO GO.
The naval pensioners recently called on fol
service have been authorized to claim thei
discharge.
Omaha daily bee., 1885-05-14
Social Events,

A private May party is to be given at
Masonic hall on Friday evening, May %.
Harry Hunt, Char les A. Taylor, Frank
wasserman, John A. Booth, George j.
sternsdorfR and Thomas Dugdale have the
affair In charge.
The Omaha Light guards Will be sat
home" in their new srmory, northeast
corner Fifteenth and Doc go streets, next
Tuesday evening, from 9to u o'clock.
The company has sent out neat invita-
lions for the svent, and @ merry time Is
expected
The fourteenth of The lsdiqi music
class, for this season, Ras held yesterday
afternoon, at which time the following
interesting programme was rendered:
(a) Grand Etude de Concert 4. 4. Oh, Mayer
| (b) Valss Caprice, op. "a ,.,...... Kali
w. Mics Rothschid.
Romance from L'EplaiT) ...,..,., Halevy
Mrs. j. Stewart White.
"Evsaiide, ABB
Miss Barbara and Anna Merkel.
Soy1 of the Sea. ,.,..,.,.., Will Il. TaheI
Mr., II. ID. RstabrOok,
tal Marguerite" 49,. ...,,.... ,Dsnza
bj "En PEASANT sous la fenetre," y. .Ofenbacl
Miss Miriam Chase,
lsl BarcarClle "a hatl ........... .JenseI
10y Minuet, for left hand alone. Rheiabergel
Dir. Taber.
u DsSSlI ''s..'''', .'''r''., Arull
Mrs. White.
Omaha daily bee., 1885-05-14
Illinois Sunday school Workers

ALTON, ILL.,, May 10. w. b. Jacobs, of
Chicago, presented to the state sunday
school convention this morning his report, as
statistical secretary. Thirty eight counties
reported an Increased membership of sunday
schools and twenty-four a decreased attend.
ance. The report of the treasurer showed a
deficit of 1887. The executive committee re.
ported, urging the importance Of normal and
teachers classes and systematic missionary
collections. Officers for the twenty districts
composing the state association were elected
at the evening session.
Omaha daily bee., 1885-05-14
Hunting Lillian M.dison's Murderer

RICHMOND, Va, May 13.-The taking of
testimony in the ChuverIus murder trial com.
menced to-day. l.. w. Rose, keeper of the
reservoir where Lillian Madison's body was
found, described the place and defined his
duties. 1t was his custom to make a circuit
of the works twice a day around the wall on
top of the bank of the reservoir. Thus en-
gagged, on the morning of March IA, he
found q wOman's glove and broken
shoe string, and looking into the water
saw o portion of the dress and
partially exposed body of a woman. Contin-
uiug the examination of the premises after
taking the body from the water he noticed
evidences of a struggle on the bank and the
footsteps of a woman followed by those of q
man. The witness noticed a severe confusion
over the right eye of the dead woman and
said he thought q person falling might receive
such a wound from the bricks which lined the
reservoir. In answer to a question by the
attorney for the prosecution the witness said
the surroundings outside the reservoir were
dismal and gloomy, especially at night,
on the east side there being a smallpox hos
pital and on the south q place where small
pox patients are customarily buried, Around
the reservoir was a picket fence three feet and
four inches high. The defense objected to
question as to whether a woman in a delicate
condition could easily get over this fence, ant
if Ii was likely a lady without an escort would
approach such a dismal place at night, ant
the court ruled them out as improper ones.
Omaha daily bee., 1885-05-14
Boomers Make another Raid,

WICHITA, Kan May ia special from
the Cheyenne agency, Indian Territory, says:
Twenty seven boomtrs' wagons, each partially
loaded with Indian supplies from Arkansas
City, have gone into the territory,
delivered their goods and then moved
on into the Oklahoma disUiict. where the
boomers have located claims and commenced
farming operations. The report reached
Cheyenne to day that thu boomers are exult,
ant, and have sent word to the campers in the
vicinity Of Caldwell that the coast Is AGAR
clear for another raid, Each Of the twenty
seven wagons contained two OF
] three men, They went from the Chey.