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The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1886-03-25
Boy Briqands.

NoANK, CoNS., March 1s.-This village
is intensely excited over the disclosure
that band of five boys, aged about sew
enteen, two weeks ago organized under
the names of Might Hawks,n to rob
and murder 1t is said their
oaths were administered with
cooked revolvers, and any traitor
was TO suffer death. The gang arranged a
programme for last Saturday evening,
which included the burglary of stores. the
waylaying and robbing of Or. o. Il, Minor
and Getty Patter, They were to take their
midnight train for New York. Their plans
were frustrated by one of the number, who
Joined the gang for that purnose
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1886-03-25
GERONIMO sURRENDERs,
But Under Circumstances That May Lead
ito Very Serious Trouble With Mexico.

TOMBSTONE, A. T., March 2l.--A soldier
stationed at Mud Springs, under command
of Lieutenant Wheeler, arrived in this city
to-day, and from him was learre ed the sur
render of Geronimo to Lieutenant Maus. The
facts leading to the surrender are report
ed to be as follows; Yesterday afternoon,
about ten miles south of San Bernardino,
the Apache camp was attacked by Mexican
forces and hot skirmish ensued During
the sllirmish two Apaches were killed. and
the forces of Geronimo were completely
routed. Geronimo and his band fed in the
direction of Lieutenant Maus camp for
safety, and surrendered Internationally.
The Mexican troops followed them across
the line into Maus' camp, and demanded the
prisoners claiming that the fight occurred
on Mexican soil, and that the victory was
theirs. Maus refused to give the prisoners
up, which greatly incensed the Mexicans,
who threatened to take the prisoners by
force. General Crook was hourly expected
In camp, but at last accounts had failed to
arrive. Two dispatches from Maus have
been received at Mud Springs, appealing
for troops and assistance. The situation is
critical in the extreme, and the massacre
of Lieutenant Maus and his command may
occur at any moment
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1886-03-25
ONE WAY OF MARRYING.
II Goes in New Hampshire If Nowhere
Else,

BosToN, March 81 LIN the Supreme Court
Judge Holmes is hearing suit for alimony
brought by Maria Norcross against Alvin
G. Norcross Boston merchant, which is
preliminary TO divorce suit next term,
Mrs Norcross being the hbelant, the level
opments OF which will he highly sens ational.
The evidence shows TINT in the SUNNI of
1865 Norcross met Maria Taylor, aged
eighteen, at Littleton, n. H., aud after
caurtship of one day threw himself on his
knees, and called Heaven to witness that he
took her for his wife. In response she
raised her right hand and promised love
and devotion. The following December lie
related the facts to the girls parents, and
asked to take her. The ceremony
constituted marriage by New Hamp-
shire law, but Mr. Taylor wanted
another ceremony, which Noreross
promised TO go through at Boston,
but never did. The couple lived together
in Boston as man and wife for eighteen
years, having two sons, In 1883, after four
years of pickering, Norcross elected the
woman from his house, each charging the
other with Inconsistency, and at once
married Mary Freeze. Mrs. Norcross also
accused Norcross of steali g $4,000 bond,
and securing, by false pretenses, her house
in Boston. General Butler is counsel for
Mrs. Norcross.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1886-03-25
THE PRESIDENTS BIRTHDAY.
Some Interesting Facts as TO the Ages Of
Our Chief Executives.

WAsmtNGToN, d. C., March Isl President
Cleveland is to-day celebrating his forty
ninth birthday Only one other President
ever celebrated a forty-ninth birthday in
the White House. This one was President
Grant, who celebrated his forty
and forth-eighth, us well as his forty-ninth,
birthdays there. Only three other Presi-
dents entered the White House this side OF
dfiy years Of age They were Grant, Gar
field aud Pierce and the last two men
tioaed were past the forty-ninth
milestone when they took the oath
Of Office. President Grant came 10
the Office even little younger than Presi-
dent Cleveland He was forty-six years
ten months and seven days old when be
assumed its duties President Cleveland
Yves forty.sevcn years eleven months and
sixteen days Of age when he entered the
cillce Thirteen OF the Presidents were in
the fifties when they entered the White
House-Taylor, Polk and Fillmore, 50; Ar
thur, 5l Lincoln, Hays and Van Buren,,
10; Washington and Johnson, 81; Jeffer-
son, Madison, Monroe and j. q. Adams, So.
Five were past sixty at their Inauguration
John Adams ,G2; Andrew Jackson, 90
at his first inauguration; Harrison, 0s;
Taylor, 65 Buchanan, 90. 81
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1886-03-25
City Hall Destroyed by Fire.

FALL RIVER, MASS, March l9-Shortly
after half past seven O'Clock this evening
flames burst through the roof of the City
Hall a three-story granite structure. The
fire burned fercely for an hour, and at half
past eight o'clock the tower fell in with a
crash scattering thousands of sparks and
burning fragments of the building ON the
roofs OF the neighborng mills, but, fortu-
nately. all of them were eXtinguished, and
the flames were confined to the City Hall,
which was entirely gutted The Edison
Electric Light Company lose about $1,000
worth of tools, which were stored in the
attic. The city records and seals are de
stroyed, the safe not being fire-proof The
loss upon the building is estimated at $780,
coo There is no insurance. The cause of
he fire is unknown
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1886-03-25
sarbed Wire Takes Another Twist.

Manufacturing Association, composed of
the licenses of the Washburn a. Moen Com
pany, held a special meeting yesterday at
the headquarters OF the Association in this
city. Ninety five per cent Of the barbed
wire manufacturers of the United States,
representing total output OF 10000 tons
OF wire, were present, as were also repre-
sentatives Of the plain wire companies and
the johbcrs. The meeting was harmonious,
and upon its conclusion the pledge to main
tain all agreements was signed unnni-
mously, There was general advance Of
ten pcr cent. made in the price Of wire, and
the combination was so greatly strength
ened that II was thought the advance could
he firmly maintained,
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1886-03-25
FIGHTING A GAS FIRE.
Curious scheme for shutting on Natura
Gas at Murraysville. Pa.

curious Schelne Tor shutting OH Naturai
Gas at Murraysville, Pa.
PITTsBuGmH, March 21.--After forty-eight
hours hard work the men have got the
burning well at Murraysville in such
a shape that the fire will be conquered. The
flame was about eighty feet above the
ground A fire-proof shield was construct
ed, and under its shelter men gradually
worked their way up to the stand-pipe. The
pipe was then cut half way through and a
chain fastened around it above the cut.
This done, the workmen left the we'll, car
rying an end of the chain with them. BY,
means of this chain the pipe was pulled
over and broken off close to the ground.
An arrangement on the principle of an
old-fashioned candle snuffer is now being
made The arms ON it will extend
on each side sufficient length to
allow the men to work in safety.
This contrivance will be pushed up to tho
well and cap will be forced over the pipe
and held there until the flames are extfn
guished by the cutting off of the fuel It is
thought this can be done IN the morning.
There is no danger from fire tonight unless
the wind should change into a gale, and
the alarm among the people has subsidized.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1886-03-25
An EcIipse of the Sun.

Oshkosh, Wis, March 19.-This city was
visited thisafternoon by mostremarkable
atmospheric phenomenon. Shortly after 3
O'Clock, quite thick darkness spread rap
idly over the city, creating great excite
ment. Women and children screamed, and
superstitious persons howled out that
the day of Judgment had arrived, This
deep gloom, and the attendant excitement
continued about ten minutes, when the
darkness seemed to roll off towards the
east in a great wave. similar phenom
enon Is reported from several cities west
ward, showing that the direction of the
cloud was from the west.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1886-03-25
Poisoned stoeklnos.

CINCINNATI, March 1s.-Last Saturday
Loals Mosser, purchased pair of stock
ings He wore them Sunday Monday
morning he was unable TO leave his bed,
and to-day the physician, who has been
n constant attendance, considered his case
cry precarious, His feet and legs are
swollen two or three times their natural
size, and give him the most intense pain.
The stockings were dyed cardinal red,
and IL is supposed the coloring matter
must have contained poison
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1886-03-25
Foreign Notes.

MADAME MARIA HEILBRoN, the prima
donna, died nj Nice, France, on the 2ist.
She leaves daughter thirteen years OF
ago aud fortune of el2O,0OO
1nH Greek Government has negotiated a
loan of 100000 in London.
PnISon CAM RApzrwLL, of Germany. is
dead
RIorlSG was renewed on the 21st at Sc.
neffe, Tilleur and Seraing. At the latter
place some shops and the houses of some
OF the municipal authorities were looted.
a number of rioters, armed With reyolvers,
caused slight panic in Brussels HE dis
order was not serious.
TUE Amalgamated Society of Paper
hangers and Upholsterers of Berlin have
decided to strike unless their employers
recognize their demands for an increase IN
wages. They ask that minimum of 22's
marks shall constitute weeks pay,
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1886-03-25
Favorable Crop Reports.

ROCHESTER,, N. Y, March 2l.-Special re-
ports from over five thousand crop CORE
spondents of the ARericdn Rural Home, of
this city, state that in general the winter
wheat has not had set back The crop
has fairly commenced to grow. The season
is little more forward than in 1885 Some
spring wheat is sown in Nebraska and
Dakota. Ploughing has commenced in
Southwestern Kansas and Southern Illi-
nois. There are early indications for spring
work and putting in the crop. favorable
season is indicated.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1886-03-25
GERMAN HOGS HAVE IT.
Many Cases of TrIchinosis Since the Proh,-
hitlon OF American Pork.

WASHINGTON, d. C., March 19.-Secre-
tary of state Bayard has received COM
munication from the Consul General of the
United States at Berlin, in which he states
that within the last few weeks not less
than thirty to forty cases of trichinosis
have been discovered in Zattichen, n town
in Silesa, and vicinity. Similar cases,
the Consul General says, are reported from
time TO time from other places in Ger.
many, showing that the theory which led
TO the prohibition OF American hogs has re-
ceived setback by facts which can not be
denied Mention is made of the great SEN
saton created in commercial circles at
Berlin, caused by tho bill lately introduced
in the United States Senate, the fate Of
which the manufacturers and exporters OF
Berlin look upon with great anxiety.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1886-03-25
sentenoed for Counlerfeltlna stamr..

WHEELING, w. VA, March ls.-The jury
in the case of James McCord, in the United
States Court, this evening found him guilty
OF counterfciting Government stamps and
brands and manufacturing cigars without
license, and ne was given fifteen months
and five days in the penitentiary and fined
5000 He refused to purchase clemency by
betraying his accomplices. James Neir-
wanger, a boy who assisted him, was hold
for the Grand Jury
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1886-03-25
Eat Your oysters while You NAV.

BALTIMORE, March ls.-A meeting of the
oyster packers of this city was held to-day
and an agreement reached not to pack any
oysters after the first of April, under PEN
each year, but the oyster beds in Chesa-
peake Bay have been so much depleted
that fear is entertained they may be de-
stroyed
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1886-03-25
Even the Farm.Hands Trying II.

sEpALtA, No, March 49, The farm-hands
of Pcttis and Saline Counties have de
manded of their employers an increase
from sl5 and board to $50 per month and
board. The demand was ut first refused,
when no less than fifty men quit work, Tbs
employers have conceded to their demands,
however, and nearly all the strikers have
gone back to work al the increased scale.
An organization is to be perfected. and the
projectors hope TO have the demand become
general throughout the State
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1886-03-25
A Mlohiaan Despprado Found Dead.

TEouMsEH, Mich, March 10 School chill
dren to day found the dead body of Aaron
Palmer, frozen face downward, in mud
swamp a short distance from town. Palmer
was desperate who, in a shooting scrape
last November, dangerously wounded two
merchants, A. p aud j. b. Anderson, left
them for dead and fed. A large reward
for Palmer was offered but without effect.
The cause OF his death has not yet been
determined. WI
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1886-03-25
Iwn Feet of Snow In iowa.

DUBUQUE, Iowa, March 2l.-The heav-
lest and most destructive snow-storm that
has visited Dubuque in the past five years
began here yesterday afternoon and con
tinued until late this morning. The snow
fell to depth of over two feet and drift
ed until fences were hidden from view,
and several frail buildings fell under its
xyaiuht
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1886-03-25
No More Federal Prisoners without Pay.

CHICAGO, March 2l.-The Inter- Ocedns
Joliet Gll.) specialsays: THE Illinois State
Penitentiary Commissioners, now in ses-
sion, have forwarded to the Department of
Justice at Washington anotice that, owing
to the labor trouble in this State and the
probable legislation by Congress against
the employment of convict labor, the peni-
tentiary will refuse to receive any more
Federal prisoners unless the Government
agrees to defray the cost of keeping them.n
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1886-03-25
Two Persons Killed by Lluhtnlnu.

WATERBURY,, CT, March 2i.--About one
o'clock yesterday morning lightning struck
a house in Watertown, occupied by VIM.
McGaffey and Clarence Cook. One side OF
the building was almost demolished. Two
daughters of Mr., McGaffey- Sarah, aged
twenty, and Eliza, aged eighteen-were
tirely plowed up by the electric bolt.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1886-03-25
Death by Suicide.

owENsBoRo, KY, March 2l,-Wm. l.,
Fraikes, farmer four miles from this
place, committed suicide early this morn
ing by hanging himself. He climbed up on
the roof of his meat-house, secured one end
of rope TO timber, and with the other
about his neck, jumped off. His head was
almost severed. Fraikes leaves wife and
eight children. He was sober and hard
known.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1886-03-25
NIisoellaneous Items

The U. s. Marshal sold the steamer
Ariadne at West CoSington, for $685. to
Captain f Hopkins, for the Evansville aud
Cairo Packet Co.
Ar Grab Orchard John W. Baker, col.
ored, was beating q horse, D. g. Slaughter
demonstrated, when Baker pulled pistol
and began shooting; missed twice and
Slaughter shot him dead.
TnE Louisville Buggy Company assigned,
Liabilities about $1,000.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1886-03-25
llnsucnassfnI Safe .Rlowars.

CAIHo, ILL.,, March 2i.--The safe OF San.
ders & Son, grocers here, was blown open
this morning. but the noise attracted the
police, and the burglars fed without get
ting anything out Of it.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1886-03-25
Howard Made a Major. General.

wAsHINeroS, March 10. -Brigadier-Gen
eral Howard was to-day nominated rs a
Major-General in the army, vice General
Pope, retired.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1886-03-25
Cholera.

ROME, March 1s.--Two fatal cases Of
cholera are reported in Gambia, two in
Palio and seventh Padua.
Morning journal and courier., 1886-03-10

before and of finding the goods missing on the following morning when he visited the store to open it.
 John Matthewman, who lives in the At water block where the robbery was commit ted, was the next to testify and the most i'm portant one. He stated that while he was coming home about Il o'clock he saw team standing on St. John street opposite the hallway leading to the court adjoining the rear of Lehr's store. As he was about entering his apartments young man approached him. He asked him what he wanted. The young man muttered something about his thinking he was the barber. He then recrossed the street and re- joined seYe ral young men who were standing to swear that Cavanaugh the man who addressed him. but he was quite sure he was the one.
 MT. Matthewman then went into his rooms, he stated, and opened a window overhead and watched the movements of the young men. He said he saw them bring several armfuls of something out of the hallway leading to the rear of Lehr's store and pile them into the beach wagon. He heard one young man say Hurry up, Jim," in suppressed tone. That young man he recognized as Cummings. There
  when it drove off, he said. The witness was under the impression at the time, he said, that the men might be some of the boarders upstairs who were removing their effects by stealth. He knew the time was 10:40 o'clock, as he heard the fire bell ring at the time.
 Mrs. Kate Many testified to the fact of finding false key in the door of her house on Olive street, where several pieces of the stolen goods were found in the hallway.
 Officers Farrell and Murphy, Roundsman Driseoll, Detective Reilly and Officer Me Ayoy, to whom the credit of finding the goods belongs, also testified about the finding of the goods in Donnelly's saloon, and what circumstances led to the capture of the men, which has already been stated in the COURIER.
 The case was not finished until nearly o'clock, and Cummings, Cavanaugh and Donnelly were bound over to the Superior court under $400 bonds, which were not fur nished. McKeever's case was nolled, as there was not evidence enough to hold him.
 Frank R. Russell, who keeps real estate office at 70 Orange street, was arrested yes terday afternoon by Deputy Sheriff J. R. Warren in civil process, alleging fraud and claiming $5,000 damages. The suit was brought by Mrs. Anne Jane Lord, of 366 Orchard street, and Russell agreed to buy her property under the following terms He was to pay her $4 ,500 for the place by taking up the $500 mortgage already on the property, giving her second mortgage for $2, 300 and the balance in cash, which would be about s1, 100. In order to do this he borrowed $2,- 900 from John c. Hollister, giving him a first mortgage for this amount on the place. Mrs. Lord signed all the necessary documents and the transfer was made. Russell gave her $7 in cash and withheld $400 to repair the house, which was out of order. Mrs. Lord claims that she was defrauded out of the $400. Rus sell claims that he withheld the $400 by agreement with Mrs. Lord and used it upon the house.
 Russell was released on $3, 1000 bonds fur nished by George A. Isbell.
Morning journal and courier., 1886-03-10
sehaefer Ahead the First Night.

NEW YORK, March 9.-The second match game of baIk line billiards between Schaefer and Maurice Vignaux began tonight in Cos mopolitan Hall The game is three thousand up six hundred points being played night for night. Considerable money has been wagered upon the match, Schaefer being a slight favorits. The hall was we'll filled when the game opened. MT. John Stowe was chosen referee and Gus Newland and Charles Davis acted as umpires for Schaefer and Vignaux respectively. After weighing the balls the two players banked for the lead and Schaefer won and chose the spot ball. He made the first shot and did not stop until 23 had been placed to his credit. Vignaux seemed in bad luck and Schaefer played with un- usual brilliancy. In the sixth he ran S9. The second half of the sixth inning gave Vignaux 57. In the sixteenth inning Schaefer made S3 and when he stopped he was 14S points ahead. Vignaux then made the great run of the evening, 149, but Schaefer followed with two consecutive runs of S9 and 96, and again spurted ahead. A few minutes later the Frenchman ran SS. Schaefer made 600 in the twenty third inning and left the balls in good shape to start to- morrow night. Vignau1's total was 502 Schaefer's average 26 2-23, Vignau1's aver age g 9-11
Morning journal and courier., 1886-03-10
TELEGKAPHIO JOTTINGs

Mrs. Benjamin Harris Brewster, wife of ex Attorney General Brewster, died at the resi- dence of her husband in Philadelphia yester- day morning.
 Ex-Senator Chaffee, who was one of the managers of the Blaine campaign in 1884 nnd the father-in-law of Ulysses s. Grant jr. died yesterday at Purdy's station, N. Y.
Morning journal and courier., 1886-03-10
Ranker,s Wedding Gift.

WASHINGTON, March 9.-Addison Cam mack, the well known New York banker, was married to-day to Miss Mary Hildreth, of this city. His wedding gift was necklace valued at $40, 900.
Morning journal and courier., 1886-03-10
9eaI Estate.
ERR R ENT


 <hteA SECOND Avenue House, West Haven, con- @g..i taining IS rooms, furnished including bar in Mssslz compete running order commands splen- did view of Sound and harbor: with barn and sheds attached; well adapted for hotel or boarding house; terms liberal to responsible parties Address
 BOX 251, m9 St West Haven Postof1ce. Valuable Real Estate For Sale. f=sA THE property known as Hamilton Park &.i!I containing about 50 acres Of land hanosome- s.N ly situated; can be cut up into building lots to advantage The property must be soid 10 ciose an estate TOT par'iou'AiS Appss 5. E. MERwIN, mo At Trustee.
 FOR RENT. AsA DWELLING HOUSE centrally located with #a:.il modern improvements Will be rented low SiiY to 8 good tenant. Inquire of
 MANTLE 6 CO.,, m6tf 424 State Street.
 Farm For Sale. AAA FINELY located on railroad 250 acres, 100 H;:iiI acres meadow, 100 acres heavy timber and E$iig balance in pasture and blow land, houses, 2 barns, mill (e6 feet faD Will be sold very low on easy terms or would be divided to suit purchas er For particulars call on GEO. A. ISBELL, ms 792 Chapel Street.
Morning journal and courier., 1886-03-10
District of Branford. ss. Probate Court, 1

District of Branford, Probate Court
 March g. A. D. 1886 UPSTATE of DAVID c. BISHOP, late of Bran- fI ford, in said district deceased.
 Pursuant to order from the Court of Probate for said district will be sold at public auction to the high est bidder on the 2Oth day of March A. D. 1886, at 1 o'clock in the afternoon (uness previously dis posed of at private sale), all of the real estate of said deceased, situated in the town of Bronfora Sale to take place on the premises in said Bran ford Terms made known at time of sale
 JOHN BISHOP, Administrator.
Morning journal and courier., 1886-03-10
FOR RENT,

NO 72O Grand street. house and barn. @;s No 62 Whalley avenue, whole house. E@issg No. 39 Beers street, whole house. No 47 Winthrop avenue whole house, No 21 Union street whole house. No B Button street, second floor. No 32 Ward street, second floor. Mo- 72 Church street, third floor.
 GEORGE A. ISBELL, fe6 792 Chapel Street.
Morning journal and courier., 1886-03-10

A SITUATION by young man as clerk or A bookkeeper; best of reference from last em- plo, will pay $50 for information leading to curing situation above at fair salary. Call at
 ms 3t% 3O9 WHITNEY AVENIJE