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The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1889-01-16
READING THE TARIFF BILL.
II Is Finally Waded NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
tions Made by the senate.


AFTER tho usual routine morning business
the Senate resumed consideration of the tariff
bill the 18th inst. AT section 2iql, the first Of
the administrative sections. The reading OF the
bill was concluded, after various amendments
and much discussion. The following conirma-
tons OF Presidential appointments were made
samuel Il. ieayy, of Kentucky, agent at the
Nankton Indian Agency, Dakota Howard Ellis,
Of New Jersey, United States Consul ut hotter-
dam Mrs. Nj. w. MORROW. Postmaster at abb
lene Tex. William H. ROBERTSON. of the bis
trict OF Columbia, now Commerc al Agent ut
Iort Hope Canada, Consul ut st. Gale; Capt.
Peter ID. Nroom, Third cavalry, 10 be Inspector
General with the rank OF major; Capt. Edward
hunter, First cavalry, and Capt.
G SS1as b Davis ri Filth Sayany y%d5es
First Lieut.. Robert Craig, Assistant Quarter
master, with the rank of Captain. senator Plumb
introduced Il bin to provide for the organization
of regimental bands Tor the army. The bill states
that there shall be allowed 20 each regiment n
band, 10 consist OF one chief musician, two prin-
cipal musicians one sergeant and thirty privates.
The long deadlock in the House was brought
10 an end by agreement entered luto be-
tween Mr.. Weaver and the Democratic mem
bers of the Committee on Rules. speaker
Carlisle, Mr.. Randall, Mr.. Mills and Mr.. Weaver
were present at the meeting, and after review
of the situation and the consequences OF a con
Iinuance of the deadlock il was agreed that
Weaver should Immediately desist from further
flibusterng, anc in considera ion of his Speaker
Carlisle shall recognize n motion 70 pass the
Oklahoma bill on the next suspension Monday,
and il the opposition hlibuster AGAINST the bill
Weaver is TO have every facility permissible
under the rules for continuing the legis lative
day from day 10 day until II vote is taken upon
the passage OF the bill. Mr.. Steele OF Indiana
called up bill increasing TO so n month the
pens ion of Elizabeth q. scott upon which the
previous question ordered last session, ana
which thus became privileged. The bill was
passed. Mr.. Dibble OF South Carolina submit
ted the conference report on the bill increasing
the limit of cost for the purchase OF n site for Il
public building at san Francisco. The confer
ence fixes the limit ut 50 900. The report was
Rnrenl TO
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1889-01-16
CANADA HIS HOME.
The Ex-Treasurer of Cleveland, Ohio, Has
Located for the Present.

Thomas Axworthy. ex-City Treasurer of
Cleveland. Ohio, is now at Toronto. Canada.
and will take up his residence there. Mrs.
Axworthy has arrived there. Axworthy
says that he will be the only loser by the
defalcation, and that he deplores having
TO face the world anew after thirty years of
hard and honest labor. The only dishonest
act of his life, he says. was committed
through the force Of circumstances over
which he had no control. His shortage was
S4OO OOO
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1889-01-16
STATE OFFICERS ELECTED.
The Connecticut Legislature Chooses the
RcpubIican Ticket.

Both houses OF the Connecticut Legis-
lature met in joint session at Hartford and
elected State officers, an election by the
people having failed. Following is the re-
suit of the balloting:
For Governor-M G.. Bulkely CRep), 15s; Luz
son Is. Morrison Dcml 9j.
For Lieutenant Governor-Samuel Il. Merwin
rep, 1G5 John >. kitkham DEM, o.
For Secretary OF State-Jay Walsh tRep),
1G6; Benry A. Bishop Dem, "a.
For Treasurer-E. S. Henry 1Ropl, 16i; j. q.
Martin Dem. ~.
For Capitalization II. Wright (Repl, 15s
Nicholas staub DEM. %.
Messrs. Bulkely. Merwin. Walsh. Henry.
and Wright were declared elected. Later
on Gov Bulkely was inaugurated with i'm
posing ceremonies.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1889-01-16
Mrs. JAY Gould Has Passed AWAY.

Mrs. jay Gould is dead. She had been
lying in n comatose condition since Novem-
Der 6. at her home in New York City. She
was 80 years OF age. Her mother is yet
living in New York City at the advanced
age OF So Mrs. Gould was the daughter OF
Daniel G. Miller. who amassed a large for
tune in the produce and grocery business.
She was married about twenty-seven years
ago. Six children survive her. Naturally
of a frail constitution, the paralytic stroke
on election day Frustrated her. and from it's
effects she never recovered. though retain
ing her mind. at intervals. until near tho
last moments OF life.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1889-01-16
AN ITALIANS TERRIBLE DEED.
He Blows Up n House, Killing Three Per-
sons, and Is Lynched.

Gilman. little coal mining village
forty-five miles from Seattle. w. T., was the
scene of dynamite explosion. perpetrated
by an italian flend with the assumed name
OF Albert Schaffer. Three persons. John and
Michael Schurvik. brothers. and 9-year-
old daughter OF George Bodalya. Bohe-
milan, were blown TO pieces. Bodalya had his
left leg torn from his body An armed body
of miners went to Schaffers cabin took
him out and lynched him. All efforts to eX-
tort confession from him failed
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1889-01-16
THE HUSBAND is DEAD.
James butcher shoots His Wife and TheI
Commits Suicide.

James Il. butcher, night Waterman at
Tyler's -four mills. Manhattan, Ohio, entered
his wifes bedroom. and with the words. Il
am going 10 shoot YOU" commenced firing
with a revolver. She sprang out of bed. He
deliberately pressed the muzzle Of the re-
volver against her neck and fred. She fell,
but Immediately sprang TO her feet and ran
out Of the house. butcher turned
the revolver against his head and
sent bullet through his brain.
butcher was jealous. lie and his wife quar-
relied and about year ago separated. but
last fall became reconciled. Mrs. butcher
is very badly wounded. but there is n chance
for her recovery. butcher died in few
hours
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1889-01-16
A MURDERER LYNCHED.
The Slayer of the City MsrshnI at New
Florence. Mo-. Riddled with Bullets

The Slayer of the City Marshal at New
Florence, Mo-. Riddied with Bullets.
A shooting ARRAY occurred at New Flor
ence. Mo-. in which d. b. Driscoll was in
stanty killed; also his murderer. Isaac
Wills. who escaped from tho Jail at Dam
vile some time since. Wills had been inn
prisoned some months ago for an unsuc-
cessful attempt to kill his wife. On the night
OF Dec. 30 he escaped. Nothing was heard OF
him until he made his appearance at Mrs.
Peters. where his wife, from whom he had
been divorced. was living. He made n des-
perate attempt TO gain admittance to his
wife's chamber. but he was prevented from
doing so until she could secure herself in a
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1889-01-16

special. and the announcement made
on authority OF those who have
been in the secret from the first.
that George Osgoodby, OF Pomona. was the
author of the Murchison letter. Mr.. Os-
goodby Is a native of New York and is "a
years of age. His father is an Englishman
by birth and resides in Pomona. as does
also his brother. Murchison is the family
name and is attached to that Of Osgoodby
nv marriaOa
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1889-01-16
THE RECENT GREAT STORM.

The suspen sion Bridge Wrecked at Niagara
Fans-Loss of Life I'm Pennsylvania.
The Niagara Falls suspension bridge situ-
ited nearest the falls was carried away by
The recent gale and deposited in the river.
The bridge was completely rebuilt last
season and enlarged for double track.
The material OF which it was composed
was iron and steel. II was owned by tAt
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1889-01-16
One of the James Gang.

Bill Hunter, claiming to be one Of tho
James brothers gang" after being driven
from Vail. Iowa. for running "A saloon there.
attempted TO start another at Arcadia. In
attempting 20 arrest him. Sheriff Voiced
was obliged TO shoot him. killing him in
stantly. The Sheriff was arrested. and is
u be placed on trial.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1889-01-16
THE PENNSYLVANIA CYCLONE

The total number of persons killed in the
late cyclone at Reading, Pa. is twenty-four
and those badly injured 103. Search in the
ruins of the silk mill has been abandoned
Several of those reported killed have been
found. Fifteen dead bodies were removed
from the ruins left by the cyclone at Pitts
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1889-01-16
FATAL FIRE AT HOT SPRINGS.
An Old Soldier Burned To Death in His
DweIling-Other Blazes.

small frame building near the City Hail.
in Hot Springs. Ark. occupied by an old
man named CroniI. was destroyed by fire.
The charred remains of Cronin were found
in the debris. 1t is supposed that his bed
ding caught fire from lamp. and that he
was smothered by smoke before he awoke.
Cronin went there about five weeks ago
from the Soldiers Home at Fort Leaven-
worth Kan
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1889-01-16

the Chi cago and
Northwestern Road
at Chicago, has gone
TO Canada or else
where. He is not n
defaulter. His books
have been found 20 be
Aperfectly correct in
levery way. and the
crime which has made
him a fugitive was
only a bold. cunning
robbery. executed at
n single stroke. and
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1889-01-16
Shot I'm "a Saloon.

Francis Murphy went to II saloon in
Terre Haute. Ind. to invite the frequenters
TO attend his temperance meetings. While
there dispute arose between u white
gambler and colored man, during which
the latter was shot.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1889-01-16
An Old Claim Revived.

claim has been made by T. L. Patter-
son. OF Portland. Oregon, that nearly all the
land where the town Of Stratford. Conn.
now stands belongs to the heirs Of Hczekiah
Patterson. who died in 1860. An attorney
is looking into the matter
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1889-01-16
a CoIored Barriste-.

Charles II. 7. Taylor. IA colored lawyer.
defended a client in the Criminal Court of
Fulton County. Georgia. II is the ilrsttime
in the history OF that court that q colored
lawyer has pleaded u case.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1889-01-16

burg. and of the thirty-flve injured three
died. Rev. DR.. Reed, OF Allegheny City. was
among the victims. Three smelter COM
panies at Pueblo. Col. have each given n
fifty silver brick to be sold by the
Stock Exchanges of the city of New York
Philadelphia and Pittsburg for the benefit
of the cyclone sufferers.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1889-01-16
Murder and Suicide.

At Hazleton. Pa. DR.. II. J. Nyer. dent
list. shot his wife and then killed himself.
both dying instantaneously. AS the woman
had been suffering from an incurable
malady. il is alleged that the murder and
suicide had been agreed to by the couple,
and Nyer left note 10 that effect.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1889-01-16
a $4,000 Fire.

fire at Madison. Ind. destroyed tho
business houses of NJ. Kreil William Wolfe.
James Connolly. and other small buildings.
Loss. S49. 200; partially insured.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1889-01-16

neighbours house. Driscoll. the City Mar
shall. was notified OF Wills action. and pro-
ceeded TO arrest him. Wills shot him
through the heart. Wills was followed hv
n nosse OF citizens and killed.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1889-01-16

A pony was recently lost for eleven
days at Mold, England 1t was found.
in a culvert which conveyed water
from a colliery, up to its belly in mud
and water The culvtrt was too narrow
to allow the creature to turn, and the
men had to dig down several feet to
rescue ii.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1889-01-16
Political Pointers.

W. d. Hoard has been inaugurated az
Governor at Madison. Wis.
The Democrats Of the Tennessee Legis-
lature renominated Isham q. Harris for
United States Senator.
1t is rumored that Governor elect Gofr. of
West Virginia. has been offered the Secre-
taryship Of the Navy. the position which no
held under President Hayes. and that he
has refused H.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1889-01-16
AN ESCAPED MURDERER.
He Is Arrested at Omaha, Neb., I'm tn
Employ of "a Grocer.

IhlpIOy oil OfOcer.
W. Il. Bohannan. who escaped from the
Texas penitentiary some time ago while
serving life sentence for murder. has been
arrested in Omaha, Neb. He had lately
been in the employ of a groceryman, and
was masquerading under the name OF jim
Wheat. Bohannan is only % years OF age
and had already served seven years of his
sentence. When arrested he made no at
tempt TO get away and consented TO return
without requisitlon papers.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1889-01-16
THE MURCHisON LETTER.
The Author Discovered I'm the Person of
George Osgoodby.

The mystery "a TO the real name Of
Murchison. the now famous Pomona. Cal.
correspondent OF Lord Sackville West. has
been cleared away. says a Los Angeles
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1889-01-16
DECLINED the Bishoprlc.

DIR. George w. Smith. President Of Trim
ity College, at Hartford Conn. has declined
the Assistant Episcopal Bishopric of Ohio,
to which position he was elected several
months ago.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1889-01-16

Omaha. and next 10 Papplllon. Neb.. where
The arrived In time TO prevent his marriage
% the daughter OF farmer for whom Key
ter was working
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1889-01-16
THE WORLD OVER.
A MIRROR OF THE IMPORTANT &C.
CURRENCEs OF a WEEK.

Things That DO Happen-A Complete
Record of Interesting Events the World
Over Shocking Accidents, Startling
Crimes, Other Topics.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1889-01-16
short I'm His Accounts.

F. Woodward, station agent for the Iowa
Central Railroad at Sheffield. Iowa. has dis
appeared. His accounts show a deficit OF
roo
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1889-01-16

AN orange tree is growing in the
gardens of the Palace of Versailles
that is over 450 years old. 1t was
planted about l4l6, by Eleanor of
CASTLE, at Pampeluna, and finally
transplanted to Versailles in 1854.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1889-01-16
For United States Senator.

A caucus Of the Republicans Of the Illinois
Legislature unanimously nominated Shelby
NJ. Cullom for re- election as United States
Senator. This is equivalent 10 an election.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1889-01-16
seek,up a R.crcan, Husband.

Two years ago John Kcyser deserted his
wife in the East Mrs. Kcyser traced her
husband to st. Joseph. Mo-. thence to
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1889-01-16
HIS INCOME WAS TOO SMALL.

Unity ID F'VI''tFI F1"FV IN's ''IN0IIg '1N''t''
Him Into Crime.
Harry d. Schall. the young and dashing
Assistant cashier in the general Offices OF
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1889-01-16
CHICAGO, Jan. 4, 1899.
Henry b. Stone. etc. /:

We, the undersigned COMMITTEES, in behalf of
our respec i've organizations Brotherhood Of
Locomotive Engineers and Brotherhood OF Lo-
connective Firemen-and representatives OF
the ex-employes OF the Burlington system who
loft the service c. said company Feb ~, 1873, or
later ON account OF tho strike, approve OF the
foregoing agreement, and hereby declare the
strike OF said ex-employes as settled. Yours
truly,
ALEXANDER r. GAMER. THos HUMPHREYS.
WILLIAM q. HAYES. Il. Il. bellows.
A. w. PERLEY. A. LIZ MAY.
A. w. LOGAN, s. NJ. DIXON.
Il. HoLLINRAKE. /. MOONEY.
EDWARD kENT
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1889-01-16
THE 90. STRIKE ENDED.
Terms of Settlement Between the Railroad
and brotherhood OF Engineers.

Terms OF Settlement Between the Railroad
and brotherhood of Engineers.
Appended is the official statement OF the
terms OF agreement between the Chicago.
Burlington and Quincy Railway Company
and the Brotherhood OF Locomotive Engi-
neers. by which the long standing strike
has been settled. The main point OF the
settlement is that the company agrees TO
employ its striking engineers II they are
thought competent and to assist them in
getting employment Following is the cor
respondence constituting the agreement.
BosroS Jan. 3, 1882.
Henry b. Stone Vice President C., ID. q o.,
/ am authorized and instructed TO send you
the following: The company will not follow
up, blacklist, or in any manner attempt 10
prescribe those who were concerned In tho
strike; but, on the contrary. will cheerfully
give 20 all who have not been guilty OF violence
other improper Conduct letters OF introduce
tion showing their record in our service, and
will in all proper ways assist them In
finding employment The fret duty OF
In the ,ompany's employ. and We must
remember and protect thor interests by promo
tons and by every other means in our power
Beyond this, IL IL should become necessary 10 go
outside of the services for men in any capacity,
Il is our intention select the best men avail
able and in making selections not 10 exclude
those who were engaged in the strike OF Feb. n,
IL they are he best men available aud provided
they have not since been guilty OF violence or
other improper conduct You are authorized 10
give copy of this message TO the engineers
who called upon you. G. h. PERKINS.
This was submitted TO the Brotherhood
of Engineers, and evoked the following
answer:
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1889-09-12
Aemovai OF Bridges.

Col. Lyman Bridges has been sum
marty relieved from duty us engi
neer of this. the l. hontan Division.
and VIM Ham Hall. who has super
vision over all the districts west of
the Wasatch mountains. has been
ordered for the time. in addition to-
his duty as Supervising Engineer Of
the California Division, to taxi
executive charge of al the work IN
the Lahontan Division also.
1t is said that the money allotted
to- this division has been expended
much more rapidly than was ex-
pecte,l, aud that because of this, the
seasnu's work here must soon be
closed and the field parties disband.
Mr.. Hall has been about the district
for several days past, says the Rene
Juurnal, but is now in San Francisco.
He will soon return fur general
examination over the field of he
surveys. preparatory te making a re
port IN Nevada's irrigation pros
poets, to Director Powell in Wash
ingten.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1889-09-12

Office Atthe Bullion and Exchange
R."b corner u carson and Proctor
streets Can aon CIV Nevada iune5sd
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1889-09-12
Monday. September 10, 1859,
DELINQUENT Notice.

TGYa CANAL y.-Lo
cation Of principal place oil busl-
ness, Carson City, y vata. Location 81
works, Owens Valley, inyo county.
calf mia.
NOTICE There re de rquent upo 2
The following dcsci.bed, sIocS, on &c.
con tof AsSeSSma . y Z, levied on the
Eighth day OF Aug. $50. the Sev' RAJ
s.nOr MS Sc opp ,Slf- o. me names 81
tSp reSp4c is SH re- older, ms 80 low:
>1menu tSiShor, Certifc-teS M. Il, ~, 3
n - ~. e. IS. -. IA A., A. As A., -. A., 4
IS A., 30, Il, 81. IS. - s., 100 shares each
Same. tert. shares. Amt
John White O. le0
And In accordance w 60 Jaw ara al
order If he Roard Of Directors made o.
The Sih dav aug i-s9, 50 many snare.
of e.t.. N t,ui'.cI al sucn stuck rs MAJ Rs
Il cesSarv VIII be 81 M puh L. auc' tot
a. tgt- Office Of The t'uiu pauN. N the Su
Hon & exchange Bans SnGtheas
aprof CarSpr anu Proc o. stree :, Car
son CITY, New. on Ihursday, the 20 A.
da. # Aug. ISS9 at he hour -
one an o'clucl T.. " uf said aN, 10 pan
ard ,ieli9G. ent a. SOS '.ient thereon. 10
grther with costs o. advertising ahn
exp Dses of sale.
T. L. HOFER,
secretary
Ofiee- 1.-THE Ruuion and Exchange
B""b corner % sarson and ProcIoi
streets Can aon CIV Nevada iune5 d
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1889-09-12

Mat. McCabe, of New Brunswick
H., offers to pay five dollars to any
person troubled with bloody flux,
who will take Chamherlain's Collie
Cholera and ID arrhoea Remedy ac-
cording to directions and does moi
get we'll in the shortest pos sihle
time. One half OF % cent bottle
If this remedy cured him of bloody
fiux, alter e tried other medicines
and the prescriptions of physicians
without benefit. Mr. McCabe j.
perfectly safe in making this offer,
as more than a thousand bottles OF
this remedy are sold each day and
il has never been known to fail in
any case OF collie. cholera morhus,
dysentery, diarrhoea or bloody fiux,
hen the plain printed directions
were followed. For sale by q. c.
Thaxter.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1889-09-12
TsiE P,c,Fic s-o7

F. Eugene Clark is charged bv
the Coroner's Jury at Tacoma with
KILN, Annle Dickinson, who was
fonnd murdered sunday morning.
To Mode,to's refusal to vote for
bonds for the City Water Works is
att ibuted so per cent advance
or insurance politics in Modesto by
the Pacific Insurance Unioa.
Men are still fighting the forest
fires near Downieville, The neigh
boring atmosphere is filed with
smoke.
Henry r. Hall, u printer who
had some money, is believed to
have heen robhed and murdered at
San Diego. He was not drinking
man, and was supposed to have no
enemies. III. has been missing
since Thursday.
One OF the gas wells at Stockton
Is down ,256 feet. The deposit at
thar depth is hard, close gravel
that is much water worn and be-
long-d To AN ocean bank or bed OF
a river. Some fine specimens oil
black oak petrification were brought
up last week.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1889-09-12

Now that O'Conner, the champion
OF America has bssn beaten by an
Au>tralian, it will be we'll to bear
i'm mind that he ia not an American
NJ all. hut one of those blasted
Kunucks. OF course il he ever
wins the championship, we shall
consider him an American.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1889-09-12
SUNS Eft con.

Sunset Cox, one of the mos
noted and brilliant of Congressman
has passed 10 the silent majority
His pathos moved us to tears
and his Wit 10 laughter.
He has passed to the land where
the flow OF tears shall cease and
the sound of laughter be hushed
forever.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1889-09-12

NoTIcE.-1ls puplic is hereby
notified that at a meeting OF the
Carson Water Company held on
Aug. 3lst, Mr.. Henry Daugherty
was elected Superintendent and
co .lecter for the Company and is
authorized 10 collect all moneys
due the Company and receipt for
the same.
G. W. RICHARD,
Secretary.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1889-09-12
Running Charges OF Bribery.

WASHINGTON, Sept. l0.-Th5re
was quite scene in the Equity
Court yesterday in winch Benjamin
F. Butlsr figured. Butler for =
year has been tbs attorney of Sam
uel strong, who had large claim
against the Government. An
award of S47, 900 Was recently
given Strong and Butler flied suit
for $50. 900 OF the amount for money
advanced and ~ part of his fors.
He produced contract signed by
Strong, allowing him that sum.
Srrnng pronounced it 3 forgery.
General Butler pleaded for an altera-
tiou If tie record which would not
show the charge of forgery against
him. H grew patletic; then he
denounced Strong in bitter terms,
branding him as = forgsr and de
clarIng that he ought to be behind
the bars OF a prison.
stong's attorney said that il il
were not for the infirmities of the
witness the gates OF the penltentiarg
would open for Benjamin Butler.
Sixty days time was finally
given ior the production Of desired
testimony On the charges OF forgery
brought hy both sides.