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Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1886-07-31

Jch W lilt lOuGIl, nor ny lut lttullhT
ringing sound which it emitted when struck
did 1t seem OF stone 1t gave rather the i'm
preston of block OF solid iron. But how
could this be?
Totally unable to account for this discoy-
cry, now placed myself on the floor of the
cell, my back supported against one OF the
walls, aud my feet against the opposite, and
was relieved to find that the posture was
more tolerable than l expected. / began to
be not without hope that might in time be
able to fall asleep, aud so pass portion OF
the weary hours before me in unconscious
ness. Little did l know what was to rouse
me. Sleep! 1t was not sleep that was in
store for me.
Presently loud and startling sound, SEEM
ing to issue from the roof above my head,
burst suddenly upon the silence. 1t was the
great clock of the cathedral striking the hour.
The notes fell slowly from a deep, solemn
aud sonorous bell. But instead of reaching
my prison, as might have been expected, in
dull, TAR oil and muiiied tones, they fell upon
my ears with thrilling clearness and distinct
ness, as II they were close at hand. 1t was
evident, In fact, that my cell must be stu
ated directly under the clock tower. This
conclusion, however, led me no further at
the moment
l sat for long time in reelection upon the
number OF hours which must elapse before
l could expect to be set free. The bell had
struck the hour OF SIX The cathedral would
probably not be open in the morning before
'oi w. hdu, thoioioict boiio tilitcoh noufs
at least before mo TO get through az best
might
How slowly the time waned At seemingly
long intervals the bells struck the quarters:
one, two, three, four aud then in deeper
tones the hour ITSELF. And now, when
the ringing sound OF the last note had died
away the bells OF the carlton began 10
chime. The notes fell on my ears with the
same singular and unaccountable dis
tinctness which had observed in the strik-
ing OF the hour. They chimed the evening
hymn.
Very suddenly a strange thought struck
me-causing me TO raise my eyes toward the
ceiling OF my cell. In my present position
could just perceive the faint gleam of light
discernible lar up through the interspace be-
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1886-07-31
HER LITTLE RISE,

She had pretty hat
And she had little cough,
Ana her little cough It Is no harm to mention,
when in the church she sat,
Shook the plumes upon her hat
And 10 It's many beauties called attention.
From nc Boston. Courier,
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1886-10-20
1t Has Been Remarked

That good rain wouldn't go bad
That wheat sowing is about all
done.
That Heiskell isn't a strictly
truthful speaker.
That the TIMES is exceedingly
cheap at 81, cash.
That Attorney General Owings
cleans up the platter.
That st. Clair and his concert
company can get there.
That five meat markets will sup.
ply the town with meat.
That there won't be anybody left
if they keep on getting married.
That there was a large attend.
ance at the Sunday School Conven.
ton.
That only one mol pros case fol
the last term of Circuit Court is re.
corded.
That Sam patton ought to turn
his building upside down 50 that IL
will be longer than it is high.
That those having pressing bust
ness behind the Court House will
now be at loss to know how te
get there.
That If republicans don't come to
town next Monday, the old chest
nut, Bob Taylor, won't have a very
large hearing.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1886-10-20
The St. Clair Concert.

The people of Maryville are oc.
casionally visited by a musical
company of ability, but it is a rare
occurrence for vocal and instru.
mental to be so nicely interviewer
as at the st. Clair Concert last
night. One of the most refined
audiences which Maryville affords
was gathered in the New PrOvi-
dence Church.
The program had evidently been
selected and arranged by an ex-
perienced musician, and the final
rehearsal of the same did credit to
those who were In any way con-
nected.
Part First opened with the we'll
known and beautiful quartette,
"Come where the Lilies Bloom"
which was rendered in a manner
highly satisfactory.
1t is with pleasure that we speak
of Mrs. st. Clair as q vocalist.
This lady possesses a rich, sweet
voice, capable of the greatest VOL
ume, and again touching the ear of
the hearer in sweet and subdued
expression. The rendition of
"Heav'n hath shed tear" with
Cornet Obligato, was beautiful,
On this selection the audience com.
plimented the performers, and
were then greeted with a selection
equally beautiful. Mr.. Frank St
Clair, Indiana's most popular cor.
netist, is entitled to the honor re-
ceived at home. BY request, Mr.
st. Clair produced alone, Sweet
Home" This was one of the best
features of the program and it was
SO recognized by the audience.
Space and time prevent, or we
should continue further upon this
performance, but we give the ex'
preston of the audience by saying
that ut was good to have been
there"
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1886-10-20
WASHINGTON LETTER.


WASHINGTON, Oct. 16, 1885.
"Here's a pretty state of things"
sings Yum Yum in the Mikado.
Certainly never was the expression
more applicable than the much dis
cussed Miles, Geronimo affair. Last
winter the President promised the
citizens of Arizona that the Apache
chief should be killed. When the
news came that he had heen cap
tured, it was at first reported that
the Government, through its repre-
sentative Gen. Miles, had promised
Geronimo his life. But now that
Gen. Miles report has distinctly
stated that the Indians surrendered
unconditionally, the matter does
not seem to be improved at all.
He cannot be tried by a military
commission, as we are not in open
warfare against his tribe; he can
not be tried as q rebel; and the
President, it is said, is not eager to
have him hanged as murderer as
the object of the campaign is now
accomplished. Why not 60 a STEP
further, and reason, on an equally
logical basis, that Geronimo is a
patriot, as he has been fighting the
invaders of his country.
The Cabinet ministers have re-
turned to the city, and the business
of the Government Department,
here has settled dc wn into it's usua
hum drum routine. Secretary
Manning is back at his desk again
attending to his work. He seem:
in good health and spirits and say.
he is glad to be able to resume hi.
duties. It is understood, however
that he will not attempt to under
take the entire charge of the Treas
ury Department just yet; and Mr.
Fairchild will continue to act a
Secretary for several days.
Mr.. Manning's old room has beer
thoroughly cleaned and renovated
and the defective gas pipes, which
it is thought, were the main caus'
of the Secretary's illness, have beel
entirely removed.
This Is the busiest time of tn
year in the Departments. All tn
Cabinet officers are occupied witt
their annual reports. Secretar,
/ Bayard is considering Mexican
affairs, and the report ofthat almos
forgotten parsonage, Mr.. Arthu
Sedgwick. The Secretary Of tn
Navy has, since his return, beef
devoting q good deal of his time +
the new vessels which it is propose,
to construct There are a grea
many demands for specification
and plans, from all the leading shi
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1886-10-20
builders of the country, and the
threatened boycott has proved
merely an ingenious fiction.

Dultders OF the country, and the
threatened boycott has proved
merely an ingenious fiction.
The difficulty experienced in
gaining admittance to one of the
Democratic officials has been real
lied by many, but by none more
forcibly than by Senator Kenna, of
West Virginia. Mr.. Kenna would
never be mistaken for dude. He
invariably wears a soft felt hat re-
sembling a slouch, and this, to eyes
accustomed to more stylish head
gear, looks rather rakish. Shortly
after Mr.. Benedict took charge of
his Office, the West Virginia Sena-
tor called to see him on public bust.
ness. The doorkeeper after survey
ing him moment, waved him off
with the remark that Mr.. Benedict
was not seeing any tramp printers
that day. The Senator, somewhat
taken aback by this reception,
nevertheless insisted that his card
should be taken up. The doorkeeper
consented with a bad grace, and
took up the bit Of pasteboard, on
which was inscribed simply John
E. Kenna, West Virginia. Directly
the messenger returned, with the
answer that Mr.. Benedict was en-.
gagged, and could not see any one.
AS it was evident that the new
public printer had no idea of his
identity, and as the Senator was
getting tired, he said sharply: Will
you be kind enough to tell Mr..
Benedict that Senator Kenna of
West Virginia, desires to see him
Immediately on public business.
The effect was electrical. The now
terrified messenger sped away, and
directly returned, with many OBJ
sequiOus apologies, to inform the
guest that the desired interview
would be given him at once.
AS the time for the meeting of
Congress and the commencement
of the social season draws near, the
city begins to look livelier and
rgayer every day.
The coming short Congressional
session must terminate with the 4th
of March, and enough important
legislation is awaiting action to
occupy a session three times as
long. 1t is expected, however,
that not very much work will be
accomplished this winter. 1t is
believed that only about one third
of the present Congress will be re-
turned; and this fact will undou bt-
edly seriously affect legislation.
i The Democrats will lose many
veterans, and their places will be
filed with raw recruits. The DEM
ocratic majority too it is thought,
will be much diminished.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1886-10-20
THE BAKING POWDER FRAUD.
Words ofiWarnine to unwary ones.

4ac - ftflH PHI
A novel device is that of the
Baking Powder fraud. This fraud
is known a. the Prize Baking Pow
der. Said powder is put up nicans.
Between tle wrapper and can is a
ticket, which calls for a prize Of
something mostly Of glass or
queensware. Several of our business
men innocently engaged in selling
the prize powder and many Of our
citizens hsve purchased. BY con.
sulting tip Code of Tennessee 1t
will readily be seen that is amisde.
meanor. u article vi, under the
head of gaming, section $500 reads
as follows:
"If any person keep a house,
shop, or Place resorted to for the
purpose Of gaming, except as pro-
vided in Ito next section, or permit
or suffer any person in any house,
shop, or other place under his con-
troll, to play at any game for money
or other valuable thing; or rent
any such house or place for the
purpose Of gaming, he is guilty OF
a misdemSanOr, and, upon convic.
tion, shall be fined not less than
fifty nor more than five hundred
dollars, or imprisoned in the coun.
ty Jail not exceeding one year, OF
both fined and imprisoned within
these limits"
In the notes succeeding said Sec
tion reads, SELLING prize candy
packagesis gaming"
The Grsnd Jury at its late ses
sion Investigated the matter, and
based upQp the law which we have
quoted, alarge number Of our bes
business men and citizens were in
dicted.
Our sympathy goes out to al
in any way engaged therein. NJ
one in the transaction is injured, ant
we think the punishment entire
ly too heavy. Business men, how
ever, sh0uld always deal with legit
mate Manufacturers or wholesal
men. Parties who attempt to bul
the trade must do so at the expens
of wrong-doing somewhere, eithe
in point Of quantity or quality.
We should like to see the C0ur
deal gently with our merchants,
we are satisfied manv of them Wer
innocent in what they were doinl
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1886-10-20
FINISHING UP THE BUSINESS
OF the adjourned session Of Court

OF the adjourned session Of Court.
Last weeks TIMES contained the
Court proceedings of Tuesday last,
since which time, up to final ad.
journment, the following cases are
recorded on the books:
WEDNESDAY.
State vs.. Harve Burchfield and
Abe Myers, larceny; recog, $500
from day to day.
Abbott vs. Birdwell; continued
by consent.
Richard Dean w. jeff. Dunlap;
continued as on affidavit of deft.
THURSDAY.
B. F. Abbott vs.. D. B. Lawson,
SANDER; verdict for plaintiff for
$4.99 damages and $4.99 cost.
State VS.. Anson Brooks, tippling,
two cases; continued as on affida.
Wit; recog., $3.50 in each case.
Cowan, McClung & Co. VS.. 8. @
Flanagan; verdict for plaintiff fol
81, PASS principal and $1,029.45 in.
terest to date-t0tal, $2,274.
Judy Russell vs.. Nathan Sparks
ct al; mistrial.
Henry T. Mitchell vs.. Levi G.
Henry ct al, ejectment; continued
as on affidavit Of plaintiff ON al
costs not heretofore adjudged.
State VS.. Joe Bishop, c. p; recog
from day to day, $3.50.
John Norwood vs.. G. w. G. Nor
wood, appeal; judgment for deft.
State VS.. Abe Myers, c. p; recog
for costs.
State VS.. Abe Myers, larceny
recog. $500.
FRIDAY.
WIN. Grindstaff VS.. w. E. Viii
burn, appeal; no Jury, judgment 70
plaintiff for $ll.O0.
]. B. Craig VS.. Eliza Hudgrass
appeal; judgment for defendant.
Moses Waters vs.. Mary A. Exaz
EFT, appeal; continued as on afads
Wit of defendant.
| Elizabeth Hughes vs.. John I
Hughes, divorce; decree.
E. w. Longfellow vs. ]. G. Greer
appeal; plaintiff by attorney dis
missed his suit.
State VS.. Eliza Cox, selling liquo
on Sunday; execution awarded fo
costs and judgment for fine suspend
ed till further order of the Court.
State vs.. Eliza Cox. tippling; ea
ecution for costs awarded and judl
ment for fine suspended till furthe
order of the Court.
Charlotte Malcolm vs.. Jas. Scot
appeal; motion to quash attacf
nent overruled and excepted to b
defendants attorney; judgment fc
defendant; motion for new tris
Overruled.
State vs.. James McCammon; r,
cog, $500. r.
State vs.. Joe Bishop, u. C. "
verdict of not guilty.
State VS.. John Boiling, u. c. W
continued as on affidavit of def't.
State vs. Louis Barb, buggery
continued by defendant.
Inman VS.. Inman, divorce; d,
cree.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1886-10-20

We will sell q one hundred dollar
new Chicago Cottage Organ fol
fifty dollars in cash and the balance
we will take in canvassing for the
TINES. Come and see US.
A. ]. NEFF & Son.
The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1886-10-20

that patrons shall have goods cheap and
they had Knoxville elsewhere We
have the exclusive right sell the Genuine Oliver Chilled Plows;
neither keep sell bogus In our goods are the
rsass them shOddy stuff We have been raised
among people County and with stay
equeny could neither DESIRE misrepeent
article goods order make sale Call and usand
return dollar spend with "A word the
is sufficient" so and see ]. A. GREER & co.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-02-07
STIRRED rpRYA WOMAN RErIvALISE.

WHEELING, w. V, Feb. q (Specidh.-The re.
vivalist Miss Jennie Sherman appeared at Cameron.
Marshall County twenty five miles from here, few
days ago and opened revival meetings. Cameron has
never been moral place and tins proceeding seemed to
astonsh the Inhabitants for time, but they attended
tho meetings moro out Of curiosity than anything else
Miss Sherman noted for her persuasive powers and
several gifts after tho meetings began she had several
well known residents at tho mourners bench and they
left the building converted. From that time. which was
three DAYS ago TO the present nearly 200 conversions
have been made and the whole Is stirred up with
religious excitement. Some OF the wealthicst mon in
the town have become converts and working hard to
induce their friends be saved Large contributions
rs being taken up aud devoted TO purchasing the stock
of the duOr stores the town. OF which there are nye
or ak The largest one, owned by Charles Wnget has
bceu mn contents OF all the barrels bot
tes etc poured I'm the streets II the feeling Keeps up
AZ the present all the residents OF the place VIII be-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-02-07
NEW.YOKK LIQUOR IN HERMONE
THE FAMOUS CASE AGAINST o'NEIL.

THE FAMOUS CASE AGAINST ONElL
BosToN, Feb. tSpectaO. O.-Chief Justice
Royce Vermont Supreme Court read his decision
to-day In the OF the state against John ONei, OF
whitehall, n. Y, declaring forfeited about 100 jugs OF
choice liquors. which were shipped into Vermont by ex-
press, collect delivery from NewYork In December
1882 and affirming the decision OF tho County Court,
which found O'Ne guilty OF selling under the Vermont
statutes. ONeI formerly lived in Rutland, but was
convicted OF llquorselng and driven out by prosecu
ton threatened sell just much rs ever to Yer
mont people, and moved TO Whitehall n. Y, where he
received orders liquors. which he sent by express In
sealed jugs and did thriving business In Rutland
The case excited great interest and many
wero present hear the decision which makes the send
ing liquor from NewYOrk by common carrier To Gus
toners In Vermont In legal effect sale by tho sender
although living OF the State ONei was ordered to
furnish 900 ball. and the case Will be taken before
the United States Supreme bench Federal question
The decision will check tho common practice OF sonding
liauor from New-Iork to Vermont.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-02-07
RAILROAD DEBTS TO THE GOVERNMENT.

WASHINGTON, Feb. g.. On Wednesday morn
ing counsel for the Union Pacific and Central Pacific
Railroads will have hearing before Assistant Secretary
jerks OF the Interior Department, with reference to
the payment to the Government OF the percentage
fixed by the Thurman act. Contracts on file with the
Commissioner OF Railroads are said to show that cer-
tain contracts are in force between the Union Pdcnc
Railway Company. the Central Pacific Railway and the
Pacific Steamship Company during the currency OF
which the railroad companies have paid to the steam
alton for the diversion of freight and passenger bust
ness over hor roads Under the acts a" lso2 ana $50.
the ia entitled TO % per cent OF te net
earnings" OF these roads The question which the Gov
ernment seeks to settle whether the railroads. snoua
not ha We included 81 1000 IN their statement OF
"net receipts" II this be the railroad companies
owe the Government this account about $S2S,O0O.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-02-07
LOSSES IN VARIOUS PLACES.

GALVESTON, Feb. Ga dispatch To The NerS
from Mckinney AT late hour on Thursday night
fire destroyed the building occupied by the Collin County
National and adjoining premises. The loss Is
about and the insurance $4,000. OF which the
bank carried - 900 4. r. DOwaN, hardware ana Hiu
* Webster groceries, suffered TO the extent OF from
$3 900 each. The bank resumed business yea
terday."
bowling GREEN. No. Feb G.-This town was visited
on Thursday night BY fire which caused loss upon ten
budluga and their contents OF $4,000 which there
was OF about $4,000. This Is the third
destructive which has occurred here since August
GRAND RAPIDs, Mich. Feb. ca fire originating In
the paint shops OF the works about midnight de-
srOyed the shops several passenger coaches and large
quantity OF valuable lumber Tho loss VIII reach fOO
600, partially insured.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-02-07
LAWS OF HEREDITY.

NEw-HAvEN, Feb. 6 (SpecidD. In his lecture
on evolution to-day Professor Dana, OF Yale. devoted
hs attention to the laws OF heredity He said that
herdity tho overpowering conservative action which
amid the turmoil OF the times within certain limits for
all time preserves and transmits old family pocu-
liartss Permanence In varatonis prolongedinher-
tanco The prominent varieties produced by crossing
the varieties OF races and the offspring have
all dcgrees OF difference from each parent Destruction
OF single plant may work great changes for good or bad
by deprvng other existing plants or animals OF ther
usual sustenance Variations made prominent by
soectlve breeding Man. by selecting the breeds when
he wishes to cross bring about change III COM
short time which it would take nature centu-
ries TO produce revorson to Its former state taxes
place from mans neglect TO continue what he has Degun
while breed formed BY nature rarely reverts 'o
ita fOi IN state.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-02-07
FLAMES IN A SYNAGOGUE.
GREAT ANXIETY ABOUT THE SCROLLS.
DAMAGE SUSTAINED BY THE CONGREGATION B'NAl
JESHURUN.


JEsHURUN.
The CONGREGATION Bnai Jeshurun, cOmprls-
ing many wealthy Hebrews who live in the upper part
OF the city, had begun to gather at the synagogue In
Madison ave, at Sixtyhfh-st., at a. IN. yesterday,
when flames were discovered in tho building. Rabbi
Henry s. Jacobs minister OF the congregation. was at
the rear Of the synagogue putting on his robes in
preparation for religious services. and Janitor Franke
WAS assisting him. NJ. r. DeLeeuw, Shamcs OF the
synagogue had opened the DOORS to let In the fewmem
bers who had already assembled, when smoke was no.
tced rising of register TO the left Of the entrance
Some person called to Jan0r FRANKIE, who ran down
stairs to investigate When the janor got down to the
trustees room the basement ho found 1t full OF smoke
He quickly discovered that there were flames In the Gel
lar under the trustees Rabbi Jacobs unlocked the
ark order that the sacred scrolls might be saved from
destruction II flames invaded the upper part OF the
building but without waiting TO move them he hastened
TO send an alarm the Fire Department The alarm was
sent from the box Fourthayc. and siIty-hfth's
and Rabbi Jacobs hardly had time get back to the
synagogue before the remcn arrived Extra companies
summoned promptly and the work OF drowning 'hc
flames in the cellar was pushed with vlgor Smoke had
filed the building so quickly that 1t was not pos
slble to remove the scrolls from the ARK ana
the Rabbi and other members OF tho congrega-
ton were much concerned about them. The hrenen
dragged lines of hose into the basement and cut
holes through the floor OF ;he trustees room in order to
get at the flames After working ior an h3ur tney sue
beyond the cellar had been necessary to Hood part
of the basement and furniture there was broken
by the iIremen. No damage had been done above tue
basement except by smoke. Most OF the members OF
the congregation had arrived before the fire out ana
they expressed Joy that the sacred scrolls anu the
main portion OF the synagogue had escaped harin IN
the trustees room had been kept some valuable records
the gegaton, and some ofhem had been damaged
destroyed By the hremen was said that the entro
loss would be less than $4,000. q.
The synagogue Is an imposing building. with front
OF modified Moorish architecture. IL was dedicated on
March 25 1885, when the congregation removed from
the synagogue in West Thirty yiourth-st. Tho cost
IL is insured for $4,000. There are
there furnaces in the cellar OF tho building
aud one Of them probably became over
heated yesterday, thus causing the nre. wRtchdoS IN
the cellar pershed I'm the flames. IL was fortunate tbat
the fire started before services began In the syna-
gogue The building filled with smoke so rapidly that
the congregation had been seated sone members might
been able to escape.