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Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-07
OLD TIME CROOK ARRESTED
"shang" Campbell, once Known to Wor-
cester Police, Held in New York.

Shang CampbeV, once Known 10 Wof-
cester Police, Held in New York.
New York, Feb. 6.-James Bell, who
described himself as speculator, and
James Murphy. liquor dealer, who
were arrested Saturday night were re-
manded in the Centre street police court
today. Both men have pictures in the
rogues' gallery, but as yet no specific
charge has been made against them.
Bell, as he called himself, is an old
time crook. According to the police he
was the associate of some of the most
notorious of burglars, and was engaged
in many of the operations of gangs of
bank breakers.
On June 10, 1878, Bell who was then
known by the name Of Shang Camp
bell, participated in the robbery of a
passenger train at Kent, o., and was
arrested. He was admitted to bail in
$4,000 and fled The others concerned in
the robbery served terms in prison. In
1884 Bell was admitted to bail in $1,000
for picking pockets in Worcester, Mass.
He did not return to stand trial. The
police of both Ravenna, Ohio, and Wor-
cester, Mass, have been notified of the
arrest of Campbell or Bell, and asked
if he could be held for extradltion.
AT an early hour this morning moth
ing had been heard at police headquar-
ters regarding the man Bell, or Camp
bell. officer Thomas Hurley Of Station
/ recalls the matter of Shang Camp
bells arrest, in the summer of 1884
Campbell, or as he gave his name at
that time, Morgan, with a companion,
stopped off at Worcester one day, on
their way to Boston, and relieved a man
of his pocketbook in the Union station
He was arrested by officers David Cog
gin and William Finneran, who were
on the police force at that time He
furpished bail in the sum of $4,000, but
did/not appear for trial.
An attempt was made to secure his
photograph at that time, but nothing
that looked like the man was procured.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-07
NEW YORK, NEW HAVEN AND
HARTFORD RAILROAD.
Passenger trains leave Worcester:
Commencing Jan. I'd. 1898.

FOR PRog0ylIaDENCE--s.5o. 7.5o $50. 10 st
m, Return.6.05 6,35, 7.45. s.45 .l5 a.
days so, 80 a. M; 40 D. M a. Retur T@-
F6R r Il M1 m; S4s ; ~ e M 9n 81
M M Re fS Hef 'e ~ ~ slS H. % s p
m; 12,5s, 2.53. 4.5s. 5.5s 6.5s, 1914 p.
n. Sundays. 50. s 50 a. m; 4.5O p. m.
FOR WHITTNs : $50 $50. io.57 a. M:
1880. 25!. 4.5O SIS. TO. s'55 .. m. Re
tq i. 4 10 Z g g g 1o3a nj PA 2ss
S5o a m: 40 p m. Return-S.A a. m;
T2 @; g 1sgS 49, & as 49, 4
q M; i2so $50 40. $50 $50. los sS' ,.
RetuTn ndsasS q a. sc co. a. 60 ! 450 m
FOR MILIv1ILE.s5o' So io.H a. M:
ESQ 2.57 40 6 Is 40, SIS p. m. Re,
2.22 4.22, .22. 6.2S. o.1s p m sunda avs,
$50; $50 3 M ~; $50 p. m. Return-s,2a
FOR BLA I - ia 80. 1.5o. $50. 1857
a. M; i2.Sn 2.57. 400. SIS. 7.2n s55 p. m.
5R3e Re- p !. q s,5l SIT 1O,1s a. m; 12;17.
an M. G'' IN s.ii7 p IN m. : NJ Ne'ufn-SH
FOR WOONsOCKET- 80 $50. $50, 1857
a nh R.t l2So 2 y 45S ts i & slS sS p
Sundavs-6.50. 80 a. M: 4.5O D. m. Re-
FOR PAwTUCKET~s SO, u so. $50. 1857
a. m; 1880. .2;57 4.50, s6:1o. Sis. s.55 p.
m. Return-S16. 6.A, 7:A 9.54. 11.a a. M;
$50 $50 q. m; 4.50 p. IN. Return-7.H
a. M: 3.54. 54 o. m.
FOR NEW YoRK-vIa stonington Line
1910 p. m. Return-6.00 p. m.
Express trains.
session. on signal
i vBoat from Fall River.
For connections and time of trains al
stations see local time tables
furnished at ticket office.
GEO. L. COMMON, PASSENGER Traffic
Manager
A. G. KENDALL. General Passenger
Agent
! q, q ALLEN, General Superintendent.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-07
MEp1LLs STORY on LINcoLN.
(From the Washington Post.)

From the Washington Post.)
When Joseph Medill was in the city
not long ago he was entertained at a
dinner, at which he told many interest
ing stories about Lincoln. Mr.. Medill
was, with Mr.. Hit, one of the corps of
reporters who followed Lincoln in the
great debates with Douglass.
"You will all remember" said Mr.. Me-
dill, chat after Lincoln mad been nomi-
mated he was asked to speak at Cooper
Union in New York. The eastern people
knew nothing about him, and they de-
sired to see and hear him. Lincoln pre-
pared a speech and gave copies to quite
number of US, requesting that we
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-07
BLUE LAW ENFORCED.
ToIedo's Chief of Police Stops All Traffic
Sunday.

Toledo, Feb. 6.-This hitherto wide
open" town was closed up by an order
of Chief of Police Raitz, to all persons
who do business on Sunday. Saturday
night all the saloons were ordered to
close at IL o'clock, and remain closed
all day Sunday. Milk dealers were noti-
fed to stop serving their customers, and
the news stands We're ordered to discon-
tinue selling papers. Druggists were
warmed that if they sold anything ex-
cept upon prescription from a physician
they would be arrested. Candy stores
and cigar counters were closed. Man
ager Strobel of the Toledo Marine Band,
and Bandmaster Vandorn were taken to
the police station for giving band con-
cert.
A crowd gathered and hooted the
police, and for a time riot was feared.
Manager Stevens of the Peoples Thea
tire, and Manager McFadden of the
Wonderland were arrested this evening.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-07
THOMAS CHATTERroN.

New York, Feb 6.-Thomss Chatter
ton, one Of the old merchants of New
York, died in this city today. He was
born in New Haven, Conn. April 16,
1913, and started in business in that
city In 1856 he came to New York and
entered the dry goods and wholesale
clothing business, becoming a member
Of the firm of c. w. & ]. Garrett Com
pany. Later he became a member of
the firm of Lewis Chatterton & Compa-
ny, and afterward the head of the firm
OF Thomas Chatterton & Company He
retired in 1877. He is survived by his
wife and one daughter.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-07
PosrMAN.s FIGHT WITH EAGLES.

The London Morning Post tells strik-
ing story to the effect that postman
named Boutroux met with a remarkable
adventure yesterday while on his round
between Bonnet and Etienne, in the de-
partment of the Higher Alps. He was
carrying heavy bag along mountain
path, and had sat down to allow violent
snow storm to pass, when two large
eagles swooped down upon him. He
sprang to his feet and struck at them with
his iron-shod staff, driving them off for
the moment, but the birds continued to
hover over him, occasionally sweeping
past and trying to strike him on the head
with their beaks. Boutroux thought that
all was over when two more eagles Joined
in the attack, especially as all four
swooped at him at once, and blow from
the wing of one of them knocked him
down He succeeded, however in regain
ing his feet, and by striking furiously in
ali directions, kept the birds off. Their
attack lasted fully quarter of an hour.
after which they few away. Boutroux
escaped with few scratches and a severe
fright. ss55.si
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-07
Q!IyilsI'@iyRE;ILn'
SOME DAINTY BAGS

There is always demand for novel
ties in the way of pretty trifes for
church fairs or cotillon favors, and the
silk and lace bon-bon bags are among
the many dainty gifts. These can be
made of all sorts of fine and delicately
colored materials, and three novel de-
signs are here reproduced. One of rose
pink crepe silk, lined with pale green
satin, had silk cord Of the same color
forming the strings. Another was
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-07
sAGAsTA COMPLAINS.
FIJI buster Expeditions Prevent Spain from
Fixing a Date.

London, Feb. THE Madrid CORE
spondent Of the Standard says: "senor
Sagasta's response to the official note
presented yesterday by Gen. Wood
ford. the United States minister, COM
plains of the filibuster expeditions and
declares that Spain cannot entertain
the suggestion for fixing a date for her
completion Of the pacitication of Cuba.
''Pessimistio stories are now current
regarding the relations between Spain
and the United States, and have de-
pressed the Madrid and Barcelona
bourses. Public feeling among all
classes is strongly against America"
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-07
BOSTON AND MAINE RAILROAD.
Worcester. Nashua and Portland
Divisions.)

For Montreal and all points north;
Portland, Bangor and all points east.
On and after October ;, 1897, passenger
FOR STERLING .JUNcTIoN-s.4s, 80
ll;l5, u 20 a. nj 2. %, $40. 4. 3d. SIS p: m.
FOR oAKDALE-64s. sos. $40, 11.0s
FOR cL II Is t $751; IL n. M
FOR LANcAsTTfEiR-S.{Rs.. m.s5 a. M; 2.2S.
FOR NAsHUA-s.4a sos, los express:
train stops only at Oakdale. Clinton,
Aver and PepperelD. 11.35 a. M; 2.25
4'5s SO p. m. Sundays-6.45 a. M;
For RoCHEsTER-ss a. M; rs p. m.
FOR PORTbAND-8.05 a. M; 2.25 p. m.
OLD ORCHARD-2.25 p M
FOE 4 ALTON BAY AND WoLFBoRo-
E OF a \ ri a3 edRN,%%A;Y-s.O5 a. m.
FOR. FITCHBURG-(via Sterling juno
Foe ofyi1 Lo SW12t9nl 81 3, !, m x AS p m
FOB LAWRENCE-6.4S, 11.S5 a. m;
For MANCHESTER AND CONCORD
64S, sos, II .O5. 1875 a. M; rs, ASS, 6. Is
FOB 246J5TI RII,ITGToNs2. 81 y 1LBANs AND
FOR 81 1 E + n sgn &EWPo & F. And
MONTREAL'-tM. and B. Air Line) sos
FOR TOWNSEND AND GREENvILLE
- 81, y 20 q. n: 4.5S p. m.
toR ROSTON-Via Aver Junction. 643.
S'o9 II 35 a. M; 2.25, Ass p. m. Sundays
FOR BOSTON-via Central Mass. R. RI
~ $40 a. NJ; $40 p. m. Sundays
FOR WARE AND NoRTHAMPToN-
9:l0 n. M; 2 20 5s D. M
D. ] FLINDERS Gen. Pas. Agt
g. y. LEE Div Stunt
G. A. WAITE. Div Pas. Agt
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-07
FOUR VILLAGES BURNED.
Turks Said to Have Captured Towns
After Severe Fighting

London, Feb. THE Athens cores
pondent of the Times says: ''The Turks
after severe fighting have occupied and
burned four villages in the Agrappa dis
trict, in the north of Acarnania. Eight
thousand Turkish troops were engaged
in the conflicts.
A panic prevails among the inhabitants
of the neutral zone. The Greek outposts
have been strengthened, and the situa-
ton is ominous. 1t is probable that
the Cretan question will be dropped I'M
til the evacuation of Thessaly has been
secured -
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-07
A LIVELY RUNAWAY.

A horse owned by Charles F. Ran
dali, the Front street stable keeper, be-
came frightened in Washington square
Sunday evening and ran, throwing out
two young men who were in the sleigh
The horse ran up Foster street, through
Waldo, Exchange and Summer streets
to Hanover street, where the sleigh was
left. The horse continued until stopped
by officer Ryan. The sleigh and har-
ness We're wrecked.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-07
Mr.. MARkERT's DEATH.
He Expired After Receiving Corgratula.
tions from His Friends.

He Expired After Receiving Corgratula'
tions from His Friends.
New York, Feb 6.-Henry T. Markert
a wealthy retired confectioner, dropped
dead tonight, at the concert of the Bee
thoven Mannerchor. Mr.. Markert was
one of the Oldest members of the So
ciety, and song Of his composition was
the first number on the program to-
night He sat at the head of a long
table, around which the members had
gathered, and after the completion Of
the song, two warriors, in medieval
costume, started on an imaginary hunt
for the author. When they found him,
they Rad a verse of appreciation from
the members
Mr.. Markert was escorted to the front
and made a speech of thanks for the
honor conferred upon him, and then re-
turned to the place at the table. A
moment later he fell back in his chair
and died before medical AID reached
him. Mr.. Markert was SO years of age.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-07
PROMINENT JEwELER KILLED.

Pawtucket, R. l., Feb. 6.-James H.
Engley, So years old, prominent jew
eler, of Attleboro, Mass, was instantly
killed at Central Falls, by train on
the Consolidated road tonight. He took
a train from this city for Worcester. but
discovering his mistake, got off at
Central Falls. AS he was crossing the
track he was struck from behind by an
other train
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-07
HORSES sUFFoCATED.

Cambridge, Mass, Feb. 6.-Twenty
valuable truck horses were suffocated
in a burning stable on Bent street, East
Cambridge, today. All but three of the
horses persisted in their stalls. There
was more smoke than fire. The stable
damage was $500, and the horses were
worth $4,000 About $1,000 worth of
equipment was also burned.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-07
A 100000 FIRE.

Montreal, Feb. 6.-The transforming
house of the Citizens Power and Light
Company, situated in a suburb of this
city, was destroyed by fire causing a
loss of 100000. The company derived it's
power from the Lachine rapids, the cleo
trio current being carried to Montreal
through cables The plant had been run
ming but few weeks.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-07

rs your wife hterary?'' eyes; every
time l step out of the house at night she
says, Quo Vadis' ?"--Chicago Record.
1 Appearances are very deceptive" re-
marked the tenor: Yes" replied the
ances. "-Tit-Bits.
Scarce 'What is an infant prodigy,
grandpa sAn infant prodigy Is a little
boy who knows so much that he never has
to ask questions. Chicago Record.
AT the Show.-Mamrna- isn't he a won
derful contortionist? Papa-"Yes; 1 wish
l could do that" Mamma-''Why?" Papa
IL think it might amuse- the baby. -
Puck
First Telephone Girl-''W hatdid Belle say
when you told her your engagement was
broken?" Second Telephone Chiffon. she
said It only meant another ring Off,
Yonkers Statesman.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-07
CAUSED AN EXPLOSION.
Domestic Looked for Gas Leak With
Lighted Match.

Norwich, Conn, Feb. Ga leaking
gas pipe in the parlor of the residence
Of John M. Johnson, a wealthy banker
of this city, and a lighted match in the
hands of Mary Madden, domestic who
was trying to discover a leak, resulted
in an explosion today which caused
about $500 damage to the parlor, be-
sides wrecking many heirlooms beyond
money value. Miss Madden escaped
with slight injuries. Mr.. Johnson is at
present in the West Indies
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-07
THE CoURANT MEDAL.

New Haven, Conn, Feb. e.-The Yale
Courant editorial board has just an
nounced the winner Of the annual Courant
medal. The successful competitor is Ray
Morris of the freshman class in the acad-
emic department. Young Morris is a ma
tive of New Haven, and prepared for Yale
at Andover Academy.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-07

square In appearance, being composed
of two pieces of plain white satin, EN-
broidered, the corresponding sides be-
ing of shirred pink silk The four cor
ners were bordered with silken balls and
the whole finished with gold cord and
tassels. The third Of pale blue velvet
had frill Of lace added at the joining
and was finished with satin ribbons.
These bags are novelty that would be
much appreciated by the stall holders
at bazaarS
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-07
, LARGE FACTORY BURNED

New York, Feb. 6.-Fire today de-
stroyed Spellman & Co.'S glazed kid
works at Williamsburg, entailing loss
Of SIS, 900. The office of the firm is in
South street, Boston, and Mr. Howard,
the senior member of the firm, is the
resident manager in Williamsburg.
Nearly 100 men are employed in the
factory. The origin of the fire is I'M
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-07
FELL FROM A TRAIN.
Man Supposed to Be from Lowell Killed
at Stony Brook.

Walthain, Mass, Feb 6.--An unknown
man was found lying on the tracks of the
Fitchburg road, near Stony Brook sta
ton, this morning, by the crew of the
east-bound freight. He was alive then
but died in a few minutes. 1t was sup
posed that he fell from the o'clock train
for Waltham. From information on a
card in the mans pocket, the police of this
city telephoned to Lowell, and have rea-
son to suppose that the man Is John
Quinn, who left that city for Waltham,
Saturday. No one here has been found
who knows Quinn.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-07
MONDAY

Breakfast-Oatmea sugar and cream.
Liver and bacon. Hot rolls. Coffee.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT and cheese GRO
quettes. Thin bread and butter. Ounce
preserves. Cookies. Tea.
Dinner-Tomato soup. Mutton chops.
Mashed potatoes Succotash. Pickles.
Waters. Homemade apple pie. Coffee.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-07

The scenic route o: New England. This
shortest route, offering best service and
quickest time.
To Chicago IN IA days.
To Denver in ~ days.
To California In days.
. Through sleeping cars to Buffalo, Cfeve.
land, Fort Wayne, Detroit Chicago and
Only line running through Pullman
sleepers TO Chicago via Binghamton and
Youngstown
Unexcelled service to Montreal and Que
bee: Parlor and sieeping cars on through
trains. Day coach to Montreal without
change.
Trains leave Worcester week days:
FOR TROY. BUFFALO, CHICAGO and
the wezs at 8 10 3 m; as p m, US
T. m. Sundays at 8. 45 .. M.
FOR W1NCHENDON and intermediate
stations, week days at $40 a. M, HIS
a. n; 3.45 p. m, 6.23 p. m, 7.55 p. m.
sundays at 3.45 p. m.
$40 a, m. connects week days at Gardner
with accommodation trains for all
stations west.
$40 a. m. II As a. m: 3.45 p. M. 7.55 p. m,
connects week days for Bellows Falls.
Rutland and White River Junction.
$40 a. m, Ii. 40 a. m; z ,55 p. m, week
days for Bellows Falls, White River
Junction, Rutland, Burlington, Rouses
Point. Montreal, Ottawa and Quebec.
For time tables, rates, parlor and sleep
ing car space. apply to
j. F. HEALY, City Ticket Agent, 500
Main ST., Worcester
]. R. WATSON. Gen. Pas. ACT.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-07
DIED FROM PNEUMONIA.

Houston, Tex, Feb Sex Congress
man w. H. Martin, known as "Howdy''
Martin, died near Hillsboro, from pneu-
monia. He was the Texas member who
blew out the gas.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-07
THE CHINESE LOAN.

London, Feb. q = The Vienna CORE
spondent of the Daily Chronicle says a
telegram received there from st. Peters
burg asserts that Russia and Germany
have signed a contract for the issuance OF
a Chinese loan.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-07
MIR. JEFFERsoN RESIGNS.

Chelsea, Mass, Feb. 6.-Rev. Charles
E. Jefferson, who has received a call to
the Broadway Tabernacle, New York,
rendered his resignation as pastor of the
Central Congregational Church today.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-07
HANDY LITTLE TABLE.

firm and handy little table which
can be easily made at home especially
by one who is an adept with the fret
saw, is here shown The desire of the
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-07
BUSINESS BLOCK DESTROYED.

Albany, Ind, Feb. 6.-The spicer bust
ness block in this city was destroyed by
fire last night. Loss $75, 900
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-07

The Tramp-"Can you tell me how can
get some work, sir?" The Citizen (crusti-
ly)-"Yes; buy bicycle. and try to keep
It clean!"-Tit- Bits.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-07

A Mild Request Ethel = 30 Clarencel
DO you really mean what you say-that
ence Sophomore -''Darlingi- have
heard me swear It," Ethea-"Then, dear
est, please, please get yourself appointed
centre rush on the Yale foot ball team
next year. Puck.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-07

contrast favorably with the more rigid.
The design is good from a useful point
of view, because the table when made
is not likely to be upset by every pas
SerIby
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-07
RAILROADS.
THE NEW nNu1AND RAILROAD
COMPANY.

Norwich and Worcester D,vlslon)
FOR NORWICH - $40, 9.25 a. M; 1880,
Ass Is 90 p. m. Steamboat Express). Leave
except Monday, 6.1O, 9.i5 a. M; 20. SIS
p. m.
FOR WEBSTER - 40. OPS. hoo a. m. /;
70 80, 455, go, SEQ p. m,
FOR SOUTHBRIDGB-6.40 9.25 and II 90
FOR PUTNAM. wILLIMANTTc AND
HARTFORD-6.40. 9.25 a. M: 4.55 and 500
FOR NEwRURGa-s@ a. m.
Oct. II. 1897.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-02-07
GO WEST BY THE FITcHBURG
RAILROAD.
November Is. 1897,

Through the Great Hoosac Tunnel)
The scenic route o. New England. The
shortest route. offering best service and
n1irLest firoa
The evening times., 1898-09-09
GENERAL M1zNER rs DEAD.
The End Comes Suddenly mt His
Home in THIS $Gity@ i

The END ZONES Su0uenAy Edlb
Home i'm THIS sGity. = s5
Brigadier General John Kemp Mizner.
retired, died suddenly yesterday afternoon
at his late residence at No. 1923 Twenty
first Street. in this city,, His death was a
great surprise in army and navy circles.
in which he was widely known, as the Ill
ness which resulted in death was only of a
weeks duration.
He had been confined TO hfs home for a
week, and as he felt better yesterday he
came downstairs for breakfast. A more
severe attack of heart failure prostrated
him, and in spite of the efforts of the sur
geons and friends he never rallied. '1N"
Gen. Miners son, ]. Stephens Mizner,
was Immediately summoned, and came to
this city last night and Gen. Henry r.
Mizner, of Detroit, who is a brother of
the deceased, is expected TO arrive in
time for the funeral services, which will
be held at o'clock tomorrow afternoon.
The interment will be made at A rlington.
Gen. Miner was born in Geneva, n. Y,
and came from the well-known New York
family of schuylers apd Rutgers He was
twice married, first to Miss Emily Ste
phens. of Detroit, and later, IN 1885, TO
Mrs. Julia Richards, of Louisville.
Gen. Miner was very popular army
officer, and had seen long and .aGtive. serv7
ice. His military record is summarized
in the army records as-feffews: ----4--
He entered the Military Academy at
West Point as a cadet on NJtiy !. 1852, and
graduated four years later, receiving at
the time the appointment of brevet Sec
ond lieutenant, being assigned to the Sec
ond Dragons. He was appointed a full
second lieutenant on the 2Sth of Febru-
cd tn he iDt
of first lieutenant on the 9Th of May.
1861, being detailed for duty with the
Second Cavalry. "ic >" - -
On the l4th of May he. was, rendered an
appointment as first lieutenant with the
Sixth Cavalry, but declined; preferfing~ to
remain with the Second Cavalry. II was
appointed captain in the Second Gapalry,
on the November u 1861, and on March
T. 1862. was transferred from the regular
service TO the volunteer army, being pro-
NOTED to the rank of colonel and being
assigned to the command of the Thi d
Michigan Volunteer Cavalry. He servs d
with this regiment until March 49, 1865.
when he was appointed a brevet briga-
der general. - -" ~ -
On February u, 1866, upon the reorgani-
cation of the army, he was honorab.y
mustered out of the volunteer service and
returned to the regular army. On Janu-
airy e, 1859, he was appointed a major and
assigned to the Fourth Cavalry. He re-
mained with this regiment until January
9. 1856, when he was promoted to the rank
of lieutenant colonel anu~ was assign6
to the Eighth Cavalry. He was. .appoint-
ed colonel on April Is. fSsS, and was piac-
ed in command of the Tenth Cavalry. On
May %. 1897. he was appointed a brigadier
general, and on June of the same year
he was retired from active service at his
own request after forty years continuous
service, as provided by law.
The evening times., 1898-09-09
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sonic Temple, Chicago. H.. for proofs OF cureA
| Capital, s5O0,O0o Worst cured in Is to IS
dayI loo-pags book frsA raySI
The evening times., 1898-09-09
CITY BREVITIES.

Sergeant Joseph Acton. of the First po-
lice precinct. who has been-ill for a week,
returned TO duty last night.+. ~~.
Sarah Gibson, colored, living at 1905
Sixteenth Street northwest, swallowed
bedbug poison about II O'Clock last night
The poison did not hurt her.
Harbor Master John r. Sutton and the
crew of the police boat composed, of Rus
sell Dean. Frank Auldridge, Simon l. ewis,
John Evans, ]. j. Perry and Lewis Bal
linger, spent all of yesterday dragging
the river off Fort Sheridan for the b Jdies
of Harry Coffy and John Greenerr who
were drowned while attempting to cross
the river in a small slliG- "Wednesday af-
ternoon The body of Coffy was found
and brought to this city. where il was
taken charge of by Undertaken Nichols.
Harbor Master Sutton will resume the
search for the body of Greener .toiay.