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The National tribune., 1886-09-02
Lake Orer 1000 Feet Deem.

party sent out by the Geological Survey,
under the command of Capt. Clarence E. Dut-
ton, U. 5. A, has succeeded in making q COM
plete survey of Crater Lake, in Oregon, a body
OF water whose shores, with the possible ex-
ception Of one point on the SOUTH have never
before been touched by the feet of white men.
The party's boats were hauled hundred miles
by mule teams, dragged by detail of soldiers
up the snow-clad sides of the ridge which sur
rounds the lake, and lowered by ropes from
the crest to the water, 800 feet below. One
hundred and sixty soundings were made, the
result Of which gave the general character of
the lake bottom. Two large submerged Gin
der cones were found, respectively 800 and
1000 feet high, the rest of the bottom being
fat. Capt DuttOn believes this to be the deep
est body of fresh water on the continent. The
greatest depth attained by the sounding line
was zoos feet.
The National tribune., 1886-09-02
Confederate Notes.

A firm In Savannah, Ga, engaged In the coal
business, has been buying up Confederate
money, offering two or three cents apiece for
each bill, to be used for advertising purposes.
The Savannah Ners says: "At first the notes
came in rapidly, but of late there have not been
many offering. The market seems to be pretty
well bought up. Bills were picked up at every
point from Virginia to Texas. Some were tat
tered and showed wear, and some were as
bright and crisp as new. One package of 81, 500
looked as If the notes were just from the press.
Altogether the firm has purchased 10000 bills,
which once represented millions of Confederate
dollaraD
The National tribune., 1886-09-02
The Grecian Earthquake,

A cable dispatch from Athens, Greece, dated
Aug 20, says: "The area Of the earth disturb
ance in Greece yesterday was phenomenally
wide. AT least six towns were entirely de-
stroyed and score Of others partially destroy
cd. On the mainland much damage was done,
but there was little loss of life. On the islands
it is estimated that 600 persons were killed and
1000 seriously injured. The fluctuations were
curiously regular. The actual shocks averaged
~ seconds in duration. People everywhere
are camping out in the fields. The breaking
of the telegraph lines delays the reception OF
details. The Greek Cabinet is sitting at Athens
almost continually considering relief measures.
A transport with tents, food, doctors, medicines,
and company Of pompiers started for the
stricken district on Saturday evening"
The National tribune., 1886-09-02
Pordsrly Dsnounces the Anarchists.

At picnic of the Knights of Labor at Lu-
zerne Grove, Pa, recently, Grand Master Work
man T.V. Powderly made an address, in which
he strongly denounced the rioting and violence
carried on in the name of the Knights of La
Dor. He emphatically declares that he is not
q candidate for any political office, and would
not accept the highest office in the United
States if it were offered him. Mr.. Powderly
also said: "The Anarchists will never obtain a
foothold in the Knights OF Labor. Anarchy is
destructive to civil liberty, and no honest work
man can afford to identify himself with an or
ganization which has for its object the destruc-
ton of life and property. The principles Of
the Knights of Labor are grand principles, and
no citizen need be ashamed of them"
The National tribune., 1886-09-02
New Idea for Interment.

Frederick Baulann, an architect, submitted to
Commissioner of Health De Wolf, at Chicago, a
plan for disposing of the dead of Chicago. He
proposes 10 erect a monster edifce resembling
the ancient Tower OF Babel, with q gradually
extending stairway, and which might be car
ried TO any hight that may be desirable, from
% TO SO stories. Thousands of vaults could be
built in this building, which could be sold or
rented for single interments or for the accomo-
dation of families. At all times huge fire
was to be kept burning in the basement of this
hollow center, which would effectually destroy
all the poisonous vapors. All that was required
70 carry out the scheme said Baulann, was an
act of incorporation and $5O0,00O.
The National tribune., 1886-09-02
A nIser's Wealth.

II you will look around carefully, gentle
men, you will find something that will surprise
you" said old miser John v. Schanck the other
day to three citizens of Monmouth County, N. j.
The miser knew he was going to die, having had
two paralytic strokes recently, so he sent for
his neighbors. 1t was on his half-broken-
down bed in the old Schanck homestead that
his neighbors found him. 1t is situated at
Bradeville. village near Mstawan. The house
is So years old, Schanck is ~ years old, and has
always lived there.
1t is made Of d-fashioned shingles; every
hole in the shingles was made with gimlet,
and the nails are clinched on the other side.
The shingles are ali lined with three-inch
plank; the windows are one foot wide and
three feet high. The stairs leading from the
first to the second floor are cut out of q solid
tree. The doors are all seven inches thick. All
around the house runs an oak fence Every
picket is fastened TO rail with nut and bolt,
so that 10 is impossible to break one. The
pickets could only DO taken of with a saw.
This fence was put up by tho miser five years
ago so that no one could intrude on his grounds
The house is q yeritable castle and nigh i'm
pregnable.
For five years Schanck has declined to see
any Of his relatives, or to permit any ono TO
enter. He lived on bread and potatoes. Once
year he killed pig and made that last him
for months. He did his own cooking. A loaf
Of bread sufficed him week. He has four
horses, Of which he is very fond, in the old
barn, and O number of pet squirrels. The
misor spent money in but one way. He had q
perfect craze for old firearms. There were 81
muskets and seven big army pistols; altogether
about 100 firearms Of different kinds.
The three gentlemen on hearing tho miser's
words at once began a search, and they found
an old musket barrel filed with silver and gold
coins worth $500. stocking full of greenbacls
in the garrett, and in an ancient bureau drawer,
along with a lot of cid iron. was 81 900 in gold
and silver, and in rickety washstand drawer a
pile Of notes much soiled, tied with tarred rope.
These aggregated $1,000 Before the search
ended they discovered $4,000 secreted in va
rious parts Of the house.
The National tribune., 1886-09-02
A Great Bridge.

A contract has been awarded by the Pough-
keepsie Bridge Company TO the Union Bridge
Company, of New York city, for tho construc-
tion of an iron railroad bridge over the Hudson
River at Poughkeepsie, N. Y. The bridge
proper is TO cost 81 Dps 900. It is to be of STEEL
with four spans in the river 525 feet each in
ZENITH, two of which are to be cantilever. The
masonry piers are to rise 80 feet above the
water; upon them will rest heavy steel towers.
The lower part of the bridge will be 135 feet
above high water, the bridge structure to rise
90 feet higher, making about 200 feet from the
top of the bridge to the water at high tide.
The bridge is to carry double railroad track.
The approaches to the bridge will cost over
100000, in addition to the $2,229,OO0 to be
paid for the bridge proper
The National tribune., 1886-09-02
A Pension ClerL,s Pennlriinns.

Special Examiners have completed the inves-
tigation Of ex-Chief Pension Clerk Gays ac-
counts al Pittsburg. They found that the
shortage amounts 20 81, 1897. The examination
of the books was very laborious, occupying over
six weeks. Each account of the $1,000 PEN
sioners in the district had 10 be gone over sepa-
rately and compared. The examiners found
that the populations began five years ago. At
first Gay took small sums, ranging from $40 q
day upwards, until, within the last year, when
the embezzlements amounted TO an much as
500 day. There will be five or six charges
Of forgery brought against Gay. 1t is not
thought he will be tried on all OF them, but
they will be entered 10 make certain Of conyic-
ton In case one or two should fail
The National tribune., 1886-09-02
Liunor NJ soldiers, Homes.

At the Pennsylvania Prohibition Convention
Mr.. Garrett, of Philadelphia, reported the or
gsnization of the Old Soldiers and Sailors
Prohibition League of Pennsylvania. All ex-
soldiers and sailors attached to theparty in the
State are asked 10 become members. Resolu-
tions were read reciting that information had
been received of the opening of drinking sa-
loon in the National Home for Disabled Sol
diers at Dayton, o., pronouncing the opening
Of such place TO be a wrong TO the old soldiers,
and calling upon the Superintendent aud Man.
ager of the Home to close the saloon and pro-
tect the inmates from the baneful influence of
drink. Rev. George II. Hecker, a colored
preacher from Washington, said the same state
of affairs as complained of at the Dayton
Home existed at Hampton, Va, and at the
Home at Washington. The resolutions were
adopted
The National tribune., 1886-09-02
Eiguras for Mnrkingmen.

Mr. Blaine, in his speech at Sebago Lake,
Me-, last week, said: While the American
workmen in nine States, working under pro-
tective tariff, have over a thousand millions
of dollars in the savings banks, the vastly
greater mass in England, Ireland, Scotland and
Wales, the whole United Kingdom, all working
under free trade, have less than four hundred
millians of dollars in the aggregate savings
banks and postal banks. These figures and
these dollars are the most persuasive argu-
ments, and the conclusion they teach is SO
plain that the running may read"
The National tribune., 1886-09-02
A Patriarch.

Thomas Garrett, Of Baldwin County, Ala
who recently registered in order TO vote, will
be ll9 years old at his next birthday. He cast
his first vote for John Adams in the Fall OF
l79e. lie was born in Maryland on Aug. Is
1867, and lived in that State until he was
eight years old. Since that time he has lived
in North Carolina IL years, Georgia two years
Florida 80 years, and Alabama 62 years. He
has lived in Baldwin County for the last nine
years. he is the father of II children.
The National tribune., 1886-09-02

A Calgary (Manitoba) dispatch, Aug 25,
says: Yesterday the Edmonton stage was
stopped by two masked men IS miles from CAL
garry. The masked men carried carbine and
two heavy revolvers each. They were on foot
and jumped out Of the long grass 10 feet in
front OF The horses. which stopped. The party
descended and were marched TO one side, when
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their pockets were rifed. Mr. Burnes of Win
nipeg, lost $40; Mr.. Massey lost $50, a French
man lost Sl35, and the stage driver 5000. The
robbers then went through the luggage and
opened the mail bags. The stage horses were
then taken out and driven away, and the high
wayman disappeared. They were evidently new
at the business and were nervous. They took
none Of the passengers watches twenty-five
mounted police went out to search for them,
but no trace has been discovered.
The National tribune., 1886-09-02
A Rnnnmar Trnin

Aug 25 part of a construction train on the
Asheville & spartanbnrg (s c. Railroad,
while ascending heavy grade on the noun
tain section between Tyron City and saluds,
broke loose, flying down the mountain with
frightful speed. Overseer Swift and four con-
victs were hurled from the fat cars and killed.
A guard was seriously injured anf seven con-
victs were wounded. The cars "a not leave
the track, but did not stop until khey reached
Tyron City.
The National tribune., 1886-09-02
Death from H,drophobIa.

Fort Worth TEX dispatch, dated Aug. 26,
says a rabid dog on the farm of w. K. Candy
bit Walter Candy, aged four, in the face on
Aug. g. Two madstones were applied, but
neither adhered, and it was said no virus had
entered the system. Saturday last the boys
throat hurt, aud he refused to eat and cried
when water was brought near him. He grew
worse and a greenish foam issued from his
mouth. He snapped at little playmate who
came TO see him and bit the boy in the cheek.
Last night he barked like dog CRASHED his
teeth, suffered horrible contortions and died.
The National tribune., 1886-09-02
Ill fnrI Tat

Capt Abbey, of the revenue steamer Corwin,
reports the seizure of the British schooners
Thaxton, Caroline and Onward for violating
the seal fishery laws; also the seizure of the
arms and ammunition on three vessels, and
those on the American schooner Sierra. Capt.
Abbey, at last reports, was at Ounalaska, Alaska,
with four seized vessels, go prisoners, over 2 600
captured sealskins and a quantity of arms and
ammunition.
The National tribune., 1886-09-02

by the Pennsylvania Railroad Co. to Shamo-
kin, Pa, to pay the hands of the Mineral
Mining Co. The agent at Shamokin broke
the seal and found only tho 5000 in silver
Pratt was the only interested party whose ex-
PLANTATION was not satisfactory, having failed to
follow the custom of calling another clerk to
see that the money was there when he closed
the safe. He protests his innocence.
The National tribune., 1886-09-02
A Lady swims the Niagara River.

Miss Jeanette Larke, handsome young
lady Of Youngstown, n. ", swan the Niagara
River below the rapids near her home one day
last week. She was accompanied by William
Wilkinson, and the distance was about mile
and half Miss Larke reached the Canada
shore with very little exhaustion and seemed
perfectly fresh, although her companion was
very tired. This is the first time q lady has
accomplished the feat Of swimming the river al
that pOinL
The National tribune., 1886-09-02
Cutting Issues nm Address.

Editor Cutting has published m address to
the people Of the United States, in which be
thanked the citizens Of III Paso the Press oil
Texas and particularly Consul Brigham for the
interest taken In his case and the assistance
rendered him during his imprisonment. lie
says the main issue, that Of Mexicos right tC
extraterritorisl jurisdiction over foreigners, ID
not at all settled by his release. He winds uI
by violently abusing Mexico and her institu,
lions, and expresses the hope that the United
States will soon invade and conquer the Who'll,
country.
The National tribune., 1886-09-02
A $4,000 Package Mystery.

Rath Pratt, clerk in the Philadelphia Office
of the Adams Express Company, has been ar
rested, charged with taking $4,000 package
two weeks ago. On Thursday, 10Th ult, Pratt
and another clerk handled package contain
ing $32,60a, Of which s., 200 was in silver, sent
The National tribune., 1886-09-02
INCREASE OFPENSIONS

There are thousands pensioners throughout the couns
try who entitled To increase The ratings for sabi;f-
ties have been increased during the past few years. soma
ratings have been doubted Any pensiOner who thinks he
Is rated low should write dt No charge for
advice fee unless successful and then payable By Tia
Pension Agent.
GEORGE z. LEMON,
6I5 10th ST., Washfugtoo. m r.
The National tribune., 1886-09-02
OFFICERS, ATTENTION!

The Act OF June 8 1884, granting pay to officers who
were commissioned but not mustered, and who failed
receive pay in ACCORDANCE with the rank their
mission entitled them TO- expires by limitation June g.
1851 10 Is important that ali such claims should be led
before the limitation they will be forever barred
Officers Pensions that rated at a lower grade
than that TO which they entitled be rated
according the rank they bore by virtue their conn
missions held at date of contraction OF disability
Persons entitled should address
GEORGE II. LEMON,
AttOrney-at-Law,
els Fifteenth Street, Washington, ID. @.
Refer TO the CITIZENS NATIoSALBASK. Washington.
ID. G.
The National tribune., 1886-09-02

Senator Bayard has again suffered bereave-
ment. His uncle, Henry Bayard, died Wednes-
day, at his home IN Dauphin County, Pa.
he was nearly 80 years Of age.--Adam
Ankerbrand died on Tuesday last in Frank
I'm County, Pa, IN the oath year of his age.
lie was born on the 18th Of August, 1893,
IN Germany. He came 10 this country when
he was 40 years Of age. He participated In the
battle OF Waterloo, and also served in the Mex
ican war.-James Wallace, inventor Of the
celebrated pillow bearing bis name, died at
Newmanstown, Pa. Aug. 26--Gen. Henry
ID. Siblcy, an officer Of tho old United States
Army and Bigadier-G General i'm the Con-
federate States service, died in Fredericks-
burg, Va, Monday last in the 10th year OF
his age. he was the originator Of the famous
Bibley tent used In the army, and at the time OF
his death had q claim OF 100000 pending be-
fore Congress for the use of his patent.
INDUSTRIAL
AT Lancaster Pa, committee Of the Cigar
The National tribune., 1886-09-02
WANTED-ADDRESSES.

Advertisements for addresses iassrtd under ILs head a
he rate Of TN es's for three ItHes address replies q
adUerfLseys
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-01-15

The ladies of the Relief society have
received from a friend an order for $50
worth of groceries; from another friend
$25 and a generous donation of money
from Mrs. Morris Rosenfeld. for all of
which they desire to return thanks.
Doubtless other donations will be sent in,
and with the proceeds OF Saturday even
lng's entertainment, which Mr.. knell has
kindly promised to donate to the poor,
much good may be done.
A family in pitiable and destitute circum.
stances, the members of which were too
proud to make their wants known, came
to light a few DAYS ago. the neighbors
having discovered their sufferings and
needs 1t was during the recent cold
snap, and when found, they had had
nothing to eat for forty>two hours, and
no fuel with which to build fire. The
head of the house is al invalid. He was
once railroad man, but is now broken
down physically and mentally. A city
minister was acquainted with the facts in
the case, and he Immediately sent fuel
and food to the unfortunate ones and
they are now comfortable, but had not
the neighbors discovered them when they
did, these poor people would doubtless
have frozen or starved to death. Verify,
one half the world knows not how the
other half lives.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-01-15

The conductor had printed slip which
gave the history of the childs journey.
1t is said that she was from Newark, N.
j., and was the daughter of Theobald
Erb, a railroad man, now en-,
ployed in Cheyenne. The mother
of the girl is now in the Newark Jail.
where she has spent most of her time
during the last ten years. Her husband
left her few years ago and went to
Cheyenne, where he prospered. The
woman was of dissipated habits, and af-
ter the departure of her husband for the
west she was married three times to difs
ferent men. Two gentlemen in Newark
interested themselves in behalf of the
little girl, and sent word to the father,
who sent letter and sufficient money to
pay her passage west. A well written lett
ter was in possession of the child ad-
dressed to the conductors on the six diff
ferent trains on which the girl travels,
requesting those officials to care for her.
And with the attention of conductors and
passengers the girl was in danger of more
hurt by kindness than hurt by neglect.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-01-15
EVENLY MATCHED.
Gambfe Defeats Skinner in the Fourth
Race for the Champion
ship--A Tie.

At the Rock Island rink last evening
occurred the fourth race between Gamble
and Skinner for the championship of the
United States. There was large
audience present, and the contest proved
to be one of the most exciting that has
ever been skated in the rink and resulted
in the best time being made The skat-
ers were started from opposite sides OF
the rink TO avoid fouls SIS far as possible.
The judges were Frank WEIGH, of this
city, aud Frank Head, of Moline, while
James Renfro, Of this city, was referee.
Skinner seemed TO have the advantage al
the start and gained on Gamble steadily
and was about twenty feet ahead of his
opponent when the third mile was
reached. Gamble up TO this time ap-
peared to be laboring considerable, but
he now began his good work; few OF
those remarkably long strides Of his
brought him up with Skinner, and few
more gave him the lead The tide of ap-
plause which had been with Skinner from
the start now charged and the hall fairly
shook with cheers and cat wells, shrieks
and piercing whistles, and shouts of get
there, JAY" ''go it, Gamble-you've got
TO climb, etc The last mile and halt
of the race was very exciting. Gam
bic being the victor by about five feet,
and marked feature of the contest wa:
the way the local favorite kept his feet
he did not fall once. The time was IS sc
the fastest ever made at the Rock Isl
and rink By miles the record showed
first, 3;4S; second, 3:4S; third, $50
fourth, 3:37; fifth, 3'3S.
This gives each of the contestants two
races to his credit, leaving tse fifth and
deciding one TO be skated az Davenpcr
tomorrow nioht
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-01-15
Threw Himself into a CisLern

Claus Ruege, laborer. living IN north
west Davenport, suicided yesterday
morning by throwing himself into his els
tern. Ruege has been of late years afflict.
ed with asthmatical troubles His wife,
who is ~ years old, testified that her hus-
band had of late acted strangely, and yes
terday morning he arose as usual about
8 o'clock, took his cup of coffee fol
breakfast and at 0 o'clock took the key to
the outer kitchen from the window sill
unlocked the door and walked in. In the
kitchen was the cistern pump. which had
been taken out, owing 10 its having been
frozen, and the cover was also removed
Mrs. Ruege, after an hour had passed
thought it strange that her husband die
not return, walked into kitchen and there
saw by the cistern door Mr. Rueges cap
and slippers. Not for moment sus-
pecting that he had drowned himself, the
old lady went to the nearest neighbor anC
inquired for her husband, but he had no
been seen. Fritz Dose, the neighbor, &C
companied the old lady back, and wher
she told of the cap and slippers he sug-
gested that the old man had drowned
himself. The suggestion seemed proba
Bile and an old rake was obtained will
which the cistern was searched and tn,
body found. The coroner's jury returned
verdict of suicide by drowning.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-01-15

Go to the rink tomorrow afternoon.
Special discount sale at MsInlire's to-

Go to the rink tomorrow afternoon.
Special discount sale at MsIntire's to-
morrow.
AID. c, J. LnFkp returned from Dem
Nice dressed turkeys aud Chickens at
Beans grocery.
Mr.. c. C. Kncll is putting up an eec>
tric light at Harper's theatre.
Found-A leather glove. Owner may
have it by calling at this office
Nice bananas at Boro's on Front street
and under the Rock Island National bank.
NJ. Blumenaur, Esq, representing The
Champion, of Chicago, was in the city
today on business.
Consult your interest by attending
McIntire & Cos, special sale-read thcil
add on this page.
A number of firemenfrpm this city at.
tended the ball given for the firemen's re
lief fund OF Davenport.
Mrs A. L Barber, wife of Conductor
Barber, OF the o." isimaking quite al
extended visit to friends at Burlington,
For prices on the best hard coal in hi
city call at the Port Byron Lime Associs
ttiou. Telehone No. 1901. Cd
The local Land league have rented al
organ from Bowlby, which has beef
placed in Norris hall to enrich the mu.
steal part of their entertainments.
E. W. Hurst represents the leadin
| American and Foreign Insurance Cos
Policies carefully written at current rates
gercy established 1874. Office owe
Rock Island National Bank.
| McIntire & Co., will continue thei
special discount sale to morrow, Satnrda,
LEG per cent or / deducted-fror
domestics 124 per cent or / will be de
| Quoted.
A very interesting program is arrange,
for the meeting of the Irish Nationa
league at Norris hall Sunday evening q
1880. There will be an address by Nj
t. l.. Sharon ana select reading by Mis-
Minnie Sharon. both OF Davenport, az,
Alderman j. W. Cavanaugh will render
song. All are respectfully invited.