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The Rugby gazette and east Tennessee news. (Rugby, Morgan Co., Tenn.) 1884-188?, 1885-01-17
AFarmer's Rouuh Experience.

MAHANoY CITY, Pa, January S.-Charles
Hoffman, wealthy farmer residing at
Delano, this county, was awakened last
night by burglar in his bedroom, who at
the point Of a revolver demanded his
money Or his life. Hoffman, seised the
intruder by the hand, grasped butcher
knife, which he had concealed beneath
his pillow, and endeavored to defend
himself. In the struggle the burglar
received a cut in the shoulder and made for
the toor, followed by Hoffman. Here the
latter was met by two other thieves, and
he was knocked senseless with. club,
The burglars then bound and gagged
the old, gentleman, threw him down
the stairway and plundered the house
from top to bottom. Several gold watches,
jewelry, $1,000 in cash and other valuable
articles were secured. Early this morn
ing Hoffman succeeded in freeing himself
and gave the alarm. A posse of citizens
started IN pursuit at daylight and have
been sconring the mountains all day, but up
to this evening failed to find any trace of
the men. Hoffman's injuries are regarded
as serious, and it is doubtful whether he
will recover. The robbers wore masks, and
it is believed reside in the vicinity.
The Rugby gazette and east Tennessee news. (Rugby, Morgan Co., Tenn.) 1884-188?, 1885-01-17
xLvlII. CONGRESS-.
Second Session.

WASHINGTON, January 8.-SENATE.-Part OF
the day was passed in discussion of bill in.
troduced by Mr.Allison, relating to the fees of
rersion claim agents. after which it was re-
ierred to the Committee on Pensions. A res
alution, which went over for one day, was
of cred by Mr.. Hawley, requesting the
President, if not Incompatible with public
interest, to communicate TO the senate his
torcal statement concerning the public
policy of the Executive Department of the
ported to have been lately fled in the War
department by General Sherman.
HoUsE-The interstate commerce bill
passed by vote of los yeas to 20 nays. The
traig-Shelley contest for Alabama was de-
,ided in favor of Craig (RepJ without debate
Or division.
WASHINGTON, January 9.-SENATE.-A bill
was passed directing the transfer of one of
ton TO the Treasury Department to be used
IS Revenue Cutter in the waters in Alaska.
The Oregon Central Land Forfeiture bill was
passed, aud the remainder of the day occu-
pied in the discussion on the inter State Com
merce bill, which came up from the House.
HoUsE.-Resolutions from the Philadelphia
Beard of Trade. asking for the passage of
the Lowell bankruptcy bill, were received. A
bill to prevent the diffusion OF contagious
and infectious diseases was introduced.
WASHINGTON, January 10.-SEYArE.-Not in
session.
HoUsE-The navy appropriation bill was
passed. 1t approprates S6,l20, l55. Discus
sion of the Consular appropriation bill was
tesumed in committee Of the whole.
The Rugby gazette and east Tennessee news. (Rugby, Morgan Co., Tenn.) 1884-188?, 1885-01-17
New Rifed Steel Gun for the Navy.

WASHINGTON, January 9.--Recent tests
OF rifled steel gun at the experimental
station at Annapolis show that the Gov:
ernmeht has made some rapid strides in
the manufacture of modern ordnance. The
gun in question is one of the lot ordered
for the new steel cruisers, and was built in
the ordnance shops in the navy yard here,
It is fifteen feet long and six Inch calibet,
1t is the first steel gtin ever madeby the Gov
eminent, and the second ever possessed
by it. The other is also a six-inch steel
rifle of the same length, and was purchas-
ed from the South Boston Iron Works. Ihe
latter. before the new one arrived at the
battery, was the best gun in the possession
of the army or navy, and will send a shot
with nearly twice the force as an iron gun
of the same caliber. The fiew gun has been
discharged over two hundred times in
the presence of q board of officers,
and it has been found to be far supe-
rior to the other. Naval circles are hfsAly
elated over their success, and the gun is by
far the best in the possession of the GOV;
ernment. 1t is masterpiece of workman
ship, and reflects great credit on Major Pow
ell, Chief of Ordnance, and his able and eff
cient assistants and mechanics. The patent
is owned by the Government, and is of the
most approved breech- loading rifled steel
gun. The ordnance shops in the navy yard
in this city are the largest and best equip
ped and manned of any in the country,
and the ma jority of the steel cannon for the
new cruisers will have to be built here. The
greatest difficulty experienced so far is in
getting heavy steel of the requisite test.
For some of the larger guns in course of
construction it was necessary to send
abroad for 1t. The bill before Congress
asking for an appropriation to build larger
ordnance foundry in the yard in this city,
provides also for the purchase of the plant
necessary for the manufacture of heavy
steel.
The Rugby gazette and east Tennessee news. (Rugby, Morgan Co., Tenn.) 1884-188?, 1885-01-17
Indian Affairs.

WASHINGTON, January S.-The annual
EoTI'srence OF the Board Of Indian Con-
missioners was held in this city to-day.
Resolutions were adopted indorsing the
bib pending before Congress to give lands
to Indians in severalty, known as the
"Coke BILL" recommending that in the
Indian Bureau be an Independent bureau
with responsible head, the same as the
Department of Agriculture, and deprecat-
ing the consolidation of bands or tribes of
with each other, and into greater isolation
from educational influence and intercourse
with citizens. A resolution was also
adopted providing for the appointment of
a committee to consult with the President
elect in regard to the further Indian policy
Of the Government.
The Rugby gazette and east Tennessee news. (Rugby, Morgan Co., Tenn.) 1884-188?, 1885-01-17

LONDON, January S.-Mme. Hughes was
acquitted of the murder of NORM, but fined
S4OO and costs of trial. General Santo
Domingo Villa is the new President of
Panama. The form of Government of the
Congo Free State will be based on English
Colonial administration. Brussels will
be the seat. The Powers decline
England's Egyptian proposals. Bismarck
thinks Germany requires an import duty
on corn. Disturbances of the earth con-
tinue in Spain. The inhabitants think the
end of the world is at hand, and are con-
Tossing their sins in preparation. Two
Paris policemen attacked a newspaper Of
flee with swords and pistols. They were
finally overpowered by the efforts of the
entire establishment. One was badly
wounded
The Rugby gazette and east Tennessee news. (Rugby, Morgan Co., Tenn.) 1884-188?, 1885-01-17
New Mexican Stamp Law.

CRY OF MEXICO, January 9,-!The old stamp
law, so unpopular and oppressive to COM
merce, has been abolished and new law
established. By it the stamp tax on all re
tail sales of merchandise, mortgages, bonds,
contracts, etc, is one-half of one per cent.
on import duty on foregn wines and liquors,
ten per cent; on sales of native wines and
liquors, four per cent. There is a special
tax for tobacco. On playing cards the tax
is fifty per cent. Articles destined for ex-
portation are not liable to stamp, nor re-
tail sales of articles necessary for subsist-
ence sold in public markets or by itinerate
venders. Retail dealers are to pay tax for
a year in advance, on an estimate of the
value of their sales. In case of dispute be-
tween a merchant and the Government
agent, each shall name ten men to decide
the true value of sales. Severe penalties
will be imposed for infraction of the law
The new ordinance removes the abuses OF
the old, and will be relief to commerce.
The Rugby gazette and east Tennessee news. (Rugby, Morgan Co., Tenn.) 1884-188?, 1885-01-17
An Infected Drove of Cattle.

AUSTIN January S.-Governor Ireland to-
day received a telegram from Mr. Loring,
Commissioner of Agriculture. advising the
Governor to look out for drove of cattle
from Kentucky infected with pleuro- -pneu
monia. The cattle referred to by Mr.. Lor-
ing had already arrived from Cynthiana,
KY, accompanied by one of the owners,
who exhibits document claiming clean
inspection by one of Mr.. Loring's agents.
Governor Ireland seems TO have no power
under any statute to quarantine the cattle
A number of cattlemen residing here are
considerably exercised over the matter,
The Rugby gazette and east Tennessee news. (Rugby, Morgan Co., Tenn.) 1884-188?, 1885-01-17
New Postal Bill,

WASHINGTON, January S.-The Post-of-
flee Department is emphatcally in favor of
the bill which has passed the House, and is
pending in the Senate, providing that all
second, third and fourth h-class mail
matter on which one full pos
tai rate has been paid, can be for
warded to the final place of destination
without additional cost Until recently
such matter could not be forwarded at all,
but under a recent ruling it is sent charge
able to the person by whom received, and
it is now proposed to remove all additional
expense.
The Rugby gazette and east Tennessee news. (Rugby, Morgan Co., Tenn.) 1884-188?, 1885-01-17
A Castor Oil Well.

HoRNELLsvILLE, N. Y, January S.-All
the wells and springs in the vicinity of
Port Byron became dry a few weeks ago.
Drills were employed and water was found
twenty feet below the well bottoms, but
there came up with it an oil so pungent
and offensive that the water cannot be
used. 1t acts as apowful purgative. The
oil is not petroleum. 1t resembles castor
oil in appearance. No one has yet been
able to tell what it is. Salt water has also
been found, the brine being so strong that
ii Yields seventy five per cent pure salt
The Rugby gazette and east Tennessee news. (Rugby, Morgan Co., Tenn.) 1884-188?, 1885-01-17
Earthqake at Sea.

ST. JOHNS, N. F., January s.-The British
Bark Isabel which has arrived here from
Cadiz, reports that on December 9Th, in
latitude 3s degrees, 81 minutes north, longi-
tude 80 degrees 55 minutes west, she expe-
riencedterrifc earthquake" shocks lasting
fifteen minutes. The thunderous sub
marine roaring was appalling. The ship
was shaken in every fiber. and the crew,
paralyzed with fear, broke through all dis
cipline and cut the boats loose. The cessa-
tion of the shocks restored tranquility on
board. 1t was calm and fine at the time.
The Rugby gazette and east Tennessee news. (Rugby, Morgan Co., Tenn.) 1884-188?, 1885-01-17
Organization of the Illinois Legislature. Q.

SPRINGFIELD, Ill, January S.-The Leg
islature reassembled at 1l:30, and when q
vote was taken for Speaker pro tem the
Democrats voted for Haines, with the ex.
ception of Haines himself. Representative
Sitlig (Rep.) voted for Haines, and he was
declared elected, and took his seat. When
vote was taken on other temporary Off
GERS. Sitlig voted with the Republicans,
but Haines voted with the Democrats, and
the Democratic nominees were installed.
The Rugby gazette and east Tennessee news. (Rugby, Morgan Co., Tenn.) 1884-188?, 1885-01-17
Alleged "No. r. lnformer Stabbed

NEW YORK, January 9.-Captain 9. Thomas
Phelan, Superintendent of the Kansas
City Work-hous was stabbed and proba-
bly, fatally wounded in the Office of O'Dona-
van Rosa, by man named Barry. The
men luarreled, presumably in relation to
Irish National affairs. Captain Phelan
was at one time suspected OF being the ia
nous mo. /" mentioned by informer
Carey in his evidence,
The Rugby gazette and east Tennessee news. (Rugby, Morgan Co., Tenn.) 1884-188?, 1885-01-17
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The Rugby gazette and east Tennessee news. (Rugby, Morgan Co., Tenn.) 1884-188?, 1885-01-17

COLONEL WILLIAM H. HoGEMAN died the
other night after a brief illness, at Charles
town, w. Va. He was the leading member
of the Charlestown bar, and at the time Of
his death was Vice-President of the
Charlestown National Bank and assistant
counsel of the G. and o. Railroad Com
pany.
THE State of North Carolina has gone to
work in earnest to reclaim some of the val
liable swamp lands owned by its pub
lie school system. Fifty convicts have al
ready been put to work in Pender County,
| and if their labor shall be found effective
the force will be speedily and largely in
| creased. The Charlestown Ne,cS and
| Courier says the experiment will be
| watched with great interest in South Caro-
| lima, and, if successful, will perhaps be re-
peated on some of the large tracts of sim
| liar land in that State.
the Parkersburg,(W. Va, Jail were re-
captured
MOODY, the Evangelist, had fatterirg
reception at Richmond, Va.
A COMMITTEE has been appointed by the
Mayor of New Orleans to receive the Lib
erty bell of Philadelphia with due pomp
and ceremony.
SEVEN years ago the orange crop Of
what is known as the Wildwood vicinity
In Florida was less than 1000 boxes; now
It is 10000.
AN advertisement in the Memphis 40
dldnche offers certain plantations in Ar
Kansas for sale, "with mules, tenants aud
other personal praperty."
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-04-20
An,uselllents.

Last evening the Arion society, assisted
by Seibert's orchestra and directed by Prof.
John S. Goode, gave an entertainment and
concert at the athenaum. The first part
was repetition of the burlesque opera
1.-THE Princess of Cannibal," which this
organization gave with such success April
6. A second part consisting OF selection
from MARTHA" double quartet, "Good
Night, Ye Beautiful Flowers, and a chorus
with tenor and baritone solos and chorus
consisting of medley of ten wellknown
compositions closed the program. A dance
followed.
Gus Williams will open tonight in his
new play of Capt Mishler at the Grand
opera house. The sale of seats for Robson
d Cranes engagement will open to-mor-
row. They will play ON Thursday evening
1.-The CherubS;" on Friday, Forbidden
Fruit" on Saturday, champagne and Oys-
ters, !" and at the matinee. 'Our Bachelors y
Tonight an exciting polo contest will
take place between the ST. Paul and
Exposition polo clubs at the Exposition
rink.
A special to the GLOBE announces the
great success last night in Chicago OF the
first performance of 1.-THE Old World Gem
company. The organization is backed by
Messrs. E. W. Durant and r. j. Wheeler,
the millionaire lumbermen Of Saltwater,
MINI. The company is an unusually good
one and embraces many novelties never be-
fore presented to an American audience.
Early dates have been secured for its ap-
pearance in st. Paul.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-04-20
THE FIREMEN.

Owing TO the condition of the streets on
DaytOnS bluff Chemical , finds it necessary
TO make mile run to reach the Seventh
street I'LL district which otherwise could be
reached by running six squares.
Engineer Conley of No. ? is off on seven
days leave of absence.
The money gained by the No. chem
ical's ball has been expended by the boys in
new carpet, tasty rugs and pictures for
the walls. Their quarters now present a
very cheerful appearance,
The engine driver of No 2. Frank Weber,
is taking a vacation.
Chemical had but two fires last week.
This company has more still alarms than
any other company, from the fact that there
are very few fire alarm boxes in its dis
trict
Charles Galway of No. has been
granted vacation. and It's whispered that
there is matrimonial intent in the uiyoe.
Eleven alarms answered and nine work
ing fires is the record for No. during six
days past
John Maloney is now with No. truck.
having been transferred from engine cum
pany Nc. 3
Louis Kreigher has been sent 10 engine
house No. for the purpose OF breaking IN
their new horses
There is great rivalry, or rather com-
mendable emulation, between Chemical ,.
Truck and engine No l Ia see which Of
the three companies viii first reach q fire
and get to work. No / claims two sub
Stsntial victories during the week past,
truck and chemical each one triumph, while
tie two latter have case in dispute which
seems difficult to decide
The old Hope engine was in service al
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-04-20

goodly sum left in its treasury for contin-
gent expenses. OF course any treasurer
who could make such a speech as that
would win applause, and Treasurer Don
nelly was literally rewarded.
Capt NJ. j. O'Connor was called upon
and made very neat talk in regard to the
Institution and what he had seen of its
practical workings that afternoon, and
others who did not speak seconded his re-
marks with violent hand-clapping.
The assembly broke up with few ex-
plantations from Contractor Michael Roach
in regard to the placing of fire escape
upon the building, he having been misled
on account of the location of the piazzas
upon the same as to which was its front or
rear The little episode of humor between
this gentleman and Architect Bassford in
relation to this dilemma brought up the
company from the tables with features COW
cred with the broadcast of smiles.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-04-20
ST. PAUL'S TRADE.
what Our Wholesale and Retail
Merchants Have Been Doing
the Past Week,

During the last week there has been q
fair amount of activity in financial circles;
discount rates are unchanged; exchange on
New York has been at a premium of so
cents and upwards.
Inquiries continue to be made for real
estate III all parts Of the city and outlying
districts; large number of sales have been
made, as will be seen by reference to the
transfer record, some of considerable i'm
portance.
The wholesale grocery trade Is steady, an
average number of orders having been
filled.
The dry goods trade is in a satisfactory
condition, the statesmen on the road sending
in good orders from all parts of the coun-
try.
A large and increasing business is being
done in the drug trade, which is exceed
ingly active at this time, so much so that
night work has to be resorted to in order to
keep up wi: orders. No material change
in prices. lass seeds in good demand.
Tho wholesale clothing houses report
business increasing and Pin promising con-
dition.
A good fair trade has been done during
the week by the wholesale boot and shoe
dealers.
Leather continues in good demand; prices
very firm and rise expected. Collections
good.
A large supply of raw furs is being re-
ceived from the adjacent country; prices
are very low.
The hardware trade continues exceed
ingly active, jobbers being some days be-
hind in filling orders.
4 good movement has taken place in for
eign and California fruits, the trade being
fairly active.
There has been marked improvement in
the amount of business transacted in the re-
tail stores, owing no dOvbt to the more IA
vorable weather. Trade with them, al
though backward, compares favorably with
last year. c. A. MCNEALE,
Secretary st. Paul Chamber of Commerce.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-04-20
White Bear Booming -. Unprece
dented Building Activity--A
Local Wedding.

The past week has been one of unusual
animation at the beautiful lakeside resort of
White Bear. Independent of the general
elearing-up of grounds, the painting and
renoyating of hotels and villas. there are
now no fewer than forty new buildings in
rapid course of construction, the latter in
GLIDING several spacious business houses in
the village proper, twenty-roOm addition
10 the Chateaugay hotel and eight or ten
elegant villas ON the island. The demand
for local building lots throughout the village
and its several additions is active and in
cTeaSing.
Mr.. Ramalay has at present large force
engaged in putting his Park addition into
shape for the inspection of his friends at the
forthcoming drawing. and for all others
seeking the best possible opportunity for
securing choice and cheap lots for rural
homes. MeSSrs. Dunn, Burrows and 9TH
erS are now huTrying up fine cottages for
their own occupancy on said grounds
The demand for tenements. anything
that will even roughly accommodate a
family from out the crowded cities during
the hot summer months, has already eX-
eeeded the supply, while in some instances
the rental pledged would actually erect the
establishment. In short. taking all Things
together, White Bear shows induhitable
signs # n genuine boom for the season OF s.
In social matters
LOCAL WEDDING
Of much interest to the resident population
of the town OF White Bear took place ON
the afternoon of Wednesday last az St
Mary'S church, Rev. Father Jones ofiieiat-
mg. The contracting parties were Miss
Mary z. Waters, daughter OF James
Waters. Esq, president of the village
council, and Mr. Walter Work. who at
present holds the reins over one OF the finest
''metaled' horses Of the Duluth road and mas
been valued attache OF the road for a long
time. Though the occasion was WITHOUT
cards, = being attended only by the families
and first friends of the bride and groom
yet the happy bride was the recipient OF q
number of elegant and highly priced pres
eHtS, some Of them from Chicago and nom
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A Savage Attack.

A morning contemporary again takes oc-
casion to attack savagely Officer Patrick
Gibbons for his arrest of a Y. M. c. A.
young man, and brings number of charges
against the patrolman. This officer ranks
well on the force, has never had complaint
made against him, did not abuse the pris-
oner, and there was no such occurrence
upon his beat as that mentioned-in short.
the charges are wholly false The attack
savors strongly of personal dislike, and
this is doubtless the secret of the onslaught.
1t is one thing to bring charges, but a
wholly different matter to prove them.
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FREE TO ALL.

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requested to use free advertising columns, as we
desire all to partake Of its benefits.
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ST. Paul, MINI.
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Ironing Day.

The woman with heavy fat-iron in her
hand does not always remember that the
iron which gives color and richness to her
blood is the very same metal as that from
which the iron is made. There is no prepa-
ration in the world like Browns Iron Bit
tiers to give the blood the iron it needs,
Mrs. S. B. Crow, Logan, o., says, II used
Browns Iron Bitters for general debility,
and am much benefited