Terre Haute Weekly Gazette, Volume 8, Number 43, Terre Haute, Vigo County, 24 May 1877 — Page 5

BARNUM AND CHARLEY ROSS.

THE FATHER OF THE MISSING BOY

CONSENTS TO THE SHOWMAN'S OFt ER

OF $10,000 REWARD. 8pringiall Mats. Republican, May 19. The negotiations between P. T. Barnum, the showman, and Christian K. Ross, the father of the kidnapped Charley, by which the former is to offer $10,ooo for the return of the child, and the latter to agree not to attempt any prosecution of those bringing him back, were finished at a conference in this city yesterday, and the formal offer is now made. The idea first occurred to Mr. Barnum when he was in Philadelphia two years ago, but he determined not to countenance any condoning of the offense. Lately, however, the idea has been growing upon him that the persons who have had the child in custody, since the death of the original abductors,must find him a burden on their hande, which they would be glad to get rid ot for money if lhey could be sure they would cscape exposure. These parties being only accessories after the deed, there would be little or no moral harm in giving them their safety for the return ot the child. Accordingly he telegraphed his offer to Mr. Ko.su, and requested that gentleman to visit him at Bridgeport, and they met there for the first time on the nth ot this month. Mr. Barnum's proposition then was that he should offer the reward as proposed, and if the boy was secured, some arrangements Jshould be made for exhibiting him by which Mr Ross should have a large share of the profits, and thus, perhaps, restore his estate of $Go,ooo which he had spent in the search. Mr. Ross made no answer at that time but returned to Philadelphia to consult with his wife and her brothers, who are quite wealthy, and met Mr. Barnum at the Haynes House yesterday to accept the offer, with the condition t'.iat. if the boy is fcuad, it shall be discrc tionary with the family to reimburse Mr. Barnum or arrange for the child's exhibition, but in no case is any other exhibiter to have the privilege, and these terms were readily accepted by Mr. Barnum.

Mr. Ross is a man of medium height, with rather sandy beard and complexion, the effect of his long and severe trial showing rathsr in his quiet manner than in marks in his face He is determined to devote his whale life, if necessary, to the work of unraveling the mystery. He and his family dislike the publicity the aftair has given them, but feel that their honor and affections are too deeply involved for them to drop the search. Mr. Ross's three years' experience have shown him many phases of detective work, and he has encountered the extremes of human character, the baseness that would take advantage of his loss to swindle him, and the readiness, on the other hand, to assist him with means and labor. The railroads and telegraph companies have given him the free use of their facilities, but he has nevertheless spent all his means, and is now practically bankrupt. His grasp of the case to which hs has given his whole thought, is ot course complete, and* he discusses it calmly and sh/ewdly.

The family cling to the hope that the child is not dead, and base it largely on the ascertained fact that he was living at the time the abductors were killed on Long Island, five months after he was stolen. He passed out of their hands within two days after he was stolen, and the family think if he was so closely kept to that time that no trace of him could be found, it would be as easy to conceal him to the present time. In his investigations, Mr. Ross has come across the very interesting facl that Mosher, who possessed literary ability, wrote a novel sixteen years before this affair, in which the plot turned upon the abduction ot a child. He accepts the offer of Mr. Barnum as a last resort, only hoping, as will every other good parent, that by this or some other means he may soon see his boy again. The following is the formal announcement of Mr. Barnum's offer: $10,000 REWARD FOR CHARLEY ROSS.

I will pay $10,000 in cash for the delivery tome alive of the kidnaped child, Charley Ross, or for information that will lead to his recovery. I most solemnly and sacredly pledge my word of honor and my reputation as an upright business man not to atter..pt for myself to discover the identity of the persons negotiating with me in this matter, nor to convey to any other person any hints or clews by which any accusation or even suspicion, shall be directed against them. The parents of the child unite with me in this pledge, and agree, if their darling child is by this means restored to them, to abandon all attempts to punish any person connected with his abduction or concealment they agree never to appear against such parties, and with myself will use every endeavor to shield them from exposure. For the last three years these parents have suffered more than death, and now that Mosher and Douglass, the real abductors, are dead, it is hoped that the persons who have the child in custody will be willing to accept this reward and immnnity. The reward shall be paid in current money as soon as the child is identified by its patents. As an additional security to the persons bringing him, a reasonable time shall elapse between his delivery and the public announcement of the fact, that the parties delivering him shall have every opportunity to avoid discovery.

P. T. BARNUM, Bridgeport, Conn.

I sanction the above arrangement for myself and wife. CHRISTIAN K. ROSS.

Springfield, May 18,1877.

A FEE FOR BUTLER-. Denver Col. dispatch.

Col. William Craig has recently had an'immense grant of land in southern Colorado, called the Louisiana grant, confirmee to him by the department. Day before yesterday a warranty deed jrom Craig to Benjamin F. Butle. for 71,000 acres of the grant was received at Pueblo for record. The nominal consideration was $30,000.

COME IN!

Pittsburgh Telegraph.

The bottom is pretty nearly out—it is announced that Senator Morton will not train with the obstructionists, but will support the .President's policy. Come in! "While the lamp helds out to burn,

The vilest sinner way return."

REMEMBER that Kelly and Leon will present "His Grace the* Duke" at the matinee Saturday afternoon.

LOCOMOTIVE BOILERS. The following from the St. Louis Republican's report of the discussions of the Railroad Master Mechanics' Convention will be of interest to engineers and builders of boilers:

Verr little information was obtained by the committee on desirable changes in proportions of boileri. An increase 01 the number of tubes had been suggested, the object desired keing to obtain all the work possible out of given quantity ef fuel. The waste occurred in imperfect combustion and too rapid pas sage of the heat through the tubes. The remedy was to put in more tubes. For imperfect combustion a larger boiler, a lighter draft, and the intervention of a brick arch between the grates and tubes was recommended. These changes were good theoretically, but not altogether satisfactory practically. The proportions of a fire-box for a locomotive with 16x24 cylinders, and five foot driving wheels, bituminous coal, were Length, 66 inches height above great. 60 inches water tpace at grate, 3 to 3)^ inches space at top, 4 to 5 inches length of tubes, 11 to 11% feet diameter, 2 inches number, 155 to 160. The larg er the fire-box, the larger should be the water space. Following the reading of this quite elaborate portion of the report, there was considerable discussion.

Mr. Wilder, (Erie) did nst favor an increase of the number of tubes. He had decreased the number and found no loss in an)' respect.

Mr. Fry (P. and E.) asked if the committee knew anything about the result of using flues of less than 2)3 inches. He would lik to have smaller flues experimented with.

Mr. Sellers (N. O. and St. L.) had tried cutttng out some of the flues. In a boiler containing 160 2 inch flues he had plugged up 10 at a lim^ without the knowledge of the engineer, and unHl 60 had been plugged there was no percepti ble effect on the engine. He was satisfied that ordinary flue service was exccs

sive. Mr. 180 %-inch flues into a boiler and run it two years. It diJ not work well. He then greatly reduced the tubes and the boiler did better

(C., C., C. and I.) had put

Mr. Hanson (D. and M.) had tried reduction also. He found that the arrange ments as well as the number of flues had effect. He had taken out eleven flues with improvement. Removing from eight to fourteen enabled the boiler to make steam more freely. Flues inches were better than ^.

Mr. Sprague wished that experiments might be made with larger tubes than inches.

Mr. Wellu (J., M. and I.) thought that the good results related above came from a better circulation of water, not from a decrease of tubes. The greater the number ot tubes, thj greater should be the distance between them.

Mr. Shafer (Pennsylvania railroad) used 2)fc-inch, aj^-inch and 2-inch, and liked the 2% best for passenger service

Mr. Peddle (Vandalia) thought 2-inch better than 2)^. He thought the distance betwee.i the tubes should be not less than %-inch, to give necessary circu lation of water. lie also favored a large number of tubes and slow draft for economy of fael.

Mr Hayes (Illinois Central) thought that much heat passed off unutilized. A greater number and larger flues would save this. He had made experiments. It was impracticable to lengthen tubes, and the number could not be increased without increasing the diameter of boiler.

APT ALLITERATION.

FROM REV. HENRY J. VAN DYKE S SERMON AT THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY. Christ is the Advocate ot sinners, the Angel of the Covenant, the Author and Finisher of faith, the Alpha and Omega of all human hopes. He is the Brightness of the Father's glory, the Bridegroom of the Church, the Bishop of souls, the Bread of heaven, the Beloved of God, of men, of angels. He is the Covenant, the Counselor, the Corner-stone, the Covert, the Captain of salvation, the Desire of all nations, the Elect of God, the Emanuel, the Everlasting Fathor, the Eternal life, the Fountain of living waters, the First born among many brethren, the First Begotten from the dead. He is God over all blessed forever, the Head of the Church, the Husband, the Heritage, the Habitation cf his people, the Judge and King of saints and angels, He is the Light, the Life, the Leader and Law* giver of men, the lamb of God that taketh away the sin of the world, the Mediator and Messenger of the new covenant, the Messiah of all the prophels, and the morning star of the everlasting day. He is the only begotten of the Father, the root and offspring of David. He is the Prophet, the Priest, the Prince of Peace, the propitiation for sin, the Physician of Souls, the power of God unto salvation. He is the rock, the refuge, the ransom, the righteousness and resurrection of all who shall ever be saved. He is the So« of God and of man, the seed of the woman, the Shiloh, the surety and shield, the sacrifice and sanctuary, the sanctification and the sun of all saints. He is the truth, the treasurer, the teacher, the temple, the incarnate wisdom, the way, the faithful and true witness in short^ He is the very Word of God. In His name all divine revelations are oummarially comprehended.

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J. W. Roberts

Has an Elegant Assortment of Plain and Enameled, cut and Ground Glass, all Paper and Window Shades.

The country readers of the GAZETTE are most cheerfully recommended by this paper to VV. Roberts, between Eighth and Ninth, for any paintine, glazing or papering they may want. The GAZETTE knows whereof it speaks when it says that Mr. Roberts does his w®rk thoroughly, with dispatch and in elegant iaste. His prices are reasonable. Re member him with your orders.

Markets To-day.

COAI Dull. LEATHER—Steady. WOOI Dull. CO TTON—Weak, for uplands. WHISKEY—11%. SUGAR—Firm.

25@5-5°

low

grades. $4@5-

WHEAT.—Still in good demand. Best grades scarce. We quote red, $i.2o@i 37 white and amber, $i.3o@i-4o rejected, [email protected]

CORN.—Market dull and prices nom inally unchanged. Mixed corn, quoted at 39 4«x.

OATS,—Dull 32 at 39c, according to grade sold by sample. RYE.—Steady at 70)^ @71^0 for No. 2.

PROVISIONS.

BULK MEATS.—Market firm, but quiet. Demand light. We quote clear rib sides at 8^@8%c clear sides at 8%@8% shoulders, 6 6J^c: sweet pickled hams, 10 11c according to weight and brand. Mess pork. $17.50. Jobbing quotations—Clear pork, $19.50 mess pork, $18.60. Bacen shoulders, packed,. 8)£c sugar-cured shoulders, canvassed, packed, 9£c bacon clear sides, packed, 10% @1 ic breakfast bacon, canvassed packde i2ac.

LARD.—Kettle, n^@n%c. Jobbing quotations Steam lard, tierces, 12c kettle, tierces, ia)£c do. half-barrels, 13c do kegs, 13c.

BUTTER.—There is a fair demand for butter at nominal prices. We quote choice table butter at 20c 25c.

THE TERRE HAUTE WEEKLY GAZETTE.

CHICAGO. Chicago, May 23, 3 p. M.

FIOUR—Firm, receipts 5,000 sales 9,cco. WHEAT—Steadier, 125 May 148^ June 149 July.

CORN—Steady, 46% June 47% July. OATS—Dull, 39)^ cash May 39% June

RYE—Dull, 85@86 cash May 86@ 87 June. BARLEY—Dull no sales No. 3 nominally 42'^ rejected 38.

WHISKEY—Firm, sales 100 at 107. PORK—Steady, 1362^ June 1377)^

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LARD—Steady, 912}^ June 5 9} July. CAR LOTS—Corn 325 oats 42^ wheat 164 rye none barley 5(85,950.

MEATS—Boxed quiet S hams dull nominal 7@ 15 average 8%@i6 average 8£@20 average, S loose, dull, sales about 1,000, 712%, @824 March 712 715 April 755 May DS meats Soxed, «juiet, shoulders nom. LC 7 S and S held at 7^.

NEW YORK New York, May 23.

FLOUR—Dull 1020 lower receipts 9,000 sales 4,000. W HEAT—Quiet 15.000

80 receipts 2Mil. 85. YE—Dull.

2 hicago sales 40,000

CORN—Heavy i@2c better receipts 45,000 sales 75,000 59@4 new mixed western 63(8165 old do.

BARLEY—Quiet. OATS—Dull, receipts 17,000 sales 19,000, 41(^65 mixea .vee.ein and »tate 48(^49 white do.

PORK—Heavy, 1480. BEEF—Steadier. MEATS- Heavy. LARD—Heavy, 950. PETROLEUM—Crude 8£ refined 14.

CINCINNATI. Cincinnati, May 23.

FLOUR--Dull. WHEAT 200.

—Dull, white 190

CORN—Dull, 50@53 OATS—Weak, 43@50. WHISKEY—Steady, 107. PROVISIONS—Dull firmly held PORK,—Quiet, sales 1450 LARD—Quiet, 925. BULK Meats—Steady, BACON—Steady, 5%

HOGS—Fair demand, packing grades 560(8 ^So. rectipts, 1100. COTTON—Steady, 10

ST. LOUIS St Louis, May 23.

FLOUR—Unsettled, lower to sell. WHEAT—Unsettled: lower 2 fall 75 cash 88 bid Mav 3 do 60 bid cash sales 1 May.

CORN—Lower, 46 cash 46% June 45}% July. OA'l'S—Lower, 41}^, cash 42 June.

Terre Haute Market

Thursday, May 24, 1877.

FLOUR.—The market is quiet and prices firm good demand for best grades, low grades nominal for want of stocks, We quote': New process, [email protected] city fancy, $7.25@7-75 city and country family, ?6.75@7 extra, $£@6.25 super, $5.

EGGS—Are becoming more plenty andare selling at i2^@rec. FRUITS AND VEGETABLES.— The market remains dull. Eastern, ap pies, $2 $2.50 per barrel. Cranberries very scarce per bushel, $3.50 4 Per barrel, $8 12. Potatoes in good jde mand at $1 1.10, Onions, very seal rce at 4 4:50.

He is Holding Things Level in the west End.

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