The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1872-08-23
NEWS SUMMARY.
The East.

is $500, 900. Rsttt Ft
The Grand Jury has presented an indict-
ment against L. ]. Jennings, of the New
York Times, for libel on Gen. Fitzpatrick.
Gen. Diven has resigned the Erie Vice
Presidency.
Avid bull'broke from herd in Williams
burg, n. Y, the other day. The Infatuated
bovine overlook small boy and crushed him
TO the pavement. A few yards further he
picked up another boy on his horns and pitched
him over a fence. man who was crossing
Division avenue was tossed high in the air by
the animal, and, falling OH his head, was ia
tally injured An indiscriminate fire with pis-
tolls was then opened upon the brute, but with
out effect. The driver of an ice wagon fnally
seized an axe, and, with a wel-directed blow
brought his bullship to the earth. During the
firing stray pistol ball struck Mr.. f. ID. Chap
pel, Superintendent Of the Roosevelt Ferry
Company, inficting probably fatal wound.
The French band gave farewell concert in
Boston on the Sth inst.
Two Pittsburgh burglars entered the resi-
dence of Lieut.. George II. Evans, last week.
The gallant Lieutenant made war upon the
invaders, putting bullet through the heart Of
one of them and putting the other TO fight.
According to the New York Bulletin, one OBJ
ject of the Commission now sitting at Browns
vile, Texas, is to pave the way for the annex
alton of the Rio Grande territory TO the United
States. The Bulletin says a proposition will
be made by our Government for joint mill
tary occupation of the States of Tamauhpas
and Nueva Leon, with view to the mutual
protection of the lives and property of the citi
Zens of both countries. Should this PROPOSE
ton be accepted the Administration will, in
the course of time, open negotiations for the
transfer of the whole territory thus occupied
in consideration of a small indemnity.
Commodore Duryea, of the New York Yacht
Club, has been expelled for conduct unbecom-
ing a gentleman. His offense consisted of
claiming a race in which his yacht rounded
the wrong buoy and receiving stakes as a
winner
Nearly $4,000 German immigrants arrived at
New York during July. The total during the
year, up to Aug. /, is 1886
Jacob r. Eckfeldt, aged 70, chief assayer in
the United States Mint for the past forty years,
died in Philadelphia last week He was son
of Adam Eckfeldt, who was appointed chief
coner of the Mint by President Washington
in 1894.
The great trot over tho Buffalo course on
the 10th Of August, between those noted fly
ers, Goldsmith Maid. Lucy, American Girl and
Henry, was one of the most exciting races
ever contested in this country, and was wit
messed by an immense concourse. The result
Of the struggle is striking exemplifcation
of the uncertainties of horse-racing being
won by Lucy, followed by American Girl, with
Goldsmith Maid third, and Henry fourth.
Time--2:1814, 2:1714, 2:19S!, 222.
Frank Monsa and wife. OF Canonsburg, Pa.
kndled fire with kerosene last week They
were buried the following day.
James II. Burke, valuable trotting horse.
for which George Ferguson, his owner, paid
S27 600, dropped dead on the track at Buff
falo, while trotting an exciting race, on the
9th inst
Mrs. John Jones, of Allegheny City Pa,
burned herself to death while attempting to
light a fire with coal oil, on the 18th inst.
John Harper has sold his horse Lyttleton to
Aristide Welsh, of Philadelphia, who intends
to enter him for the international race at New
Orleans.
Attorney General Barlow, Of New York, an
nounces that the suits against Tweed and
Hall have not been withdrawn. but on the
contrary, they will be pressed with energy.
Spanish steamer from Havana, with six
teen cases of yellow fever on board, is in
quarantine in New York.
Philip Krchner, wealthy farmer, 20 years
old, suicided near Pittsburgh. the other day,
by hanging himself in his orchard.
COL j. NJ. Robinson and John Cornell, two
local New York politicians, had dispute the
other day, and agreed to settle it by duel
The seconds loaded the weapons (seven-bar-
relied navy revolvers) and paced off the ground,
ten paces-it being agreed that each should
draw at the word " fire." and advance and
continue firing until one or the other fell.
1t so happened that large willow tree stood
at the east end of the ground paced off. and
just to the left of each principal. They shook
hands and took their stand. Each man placed
his hand on his revolver, and the referee
counted lone, 1.-TWO" Before three" could
be pronounced both principals simultaneously
lodged behind the willow trees and fired. Col.
Robinsons shot went into the air and Cor
nell's went into the ground. After the smoke
had disappeared, Cornell stuck his head from
behind the tree and shouted Say. Colonel
don't see any use in you AMI me having any
fuss. If you are mind to treat the crowd. I
would just as soon stop shooting" 1--WE
won't insist on the duel going on if you don't
but won't treat. l am willing to leave fur
Their proceedings to the seconds" After
few moments conference the seconds decided
that if each would open basket Of wine the
duel might end there. The duelists stepped
from behind the tree, shook hands, invited
their friends into the hotel, and produced the
wine.
DIR. Lowell Mason, the well-known musical
composer, of New York, is dead aged 81.
Lyman Munger prominent and wealthy
citizen Of Buffalo and one Of the early pio-
neers Of Western New York, died Aug. II.
The West.
Chicago's mortality roll for the month Of
July foots up a total of 1872, of whom over
half we're children under one year OF age.
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