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The Morning herald., 1875-10-29

General Duior left behind him an import.
ant manuscript, containing the history Of
The Sender Bupd War, which viii b. n,b.
hahed with memoir ef the General.
One Freedman gives to another the fol-.
loving bit OF advice: Jacques, if Won
Keep on quarrellins with everybody Who
!ove your wife you will soon have m
hiends" ~ "'s NJ
The Morning herald., 1875-10-29
PHILADELPHIA MARKETS.
Stock Market,
PHILADELPHIA, Oct. q. 1875.

PHILADELPHIA Oct. n, 100.
Gold lle@ellskPenn RR 5oA@5QN
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july Jul iSss' iss7 isl% i2iN Iehish Val Val ssNes2
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le-40s 7L@salesI ICatawissa Rl!sselN
New IS ll7L0ll7k do prefd: y M
City ss,newlos]4 s]4@lss1}S3| ~ Central R NN1gA NSs}1egA
UCo'sof NJl32 @IS21zIHestonville SAesh
seeds-New Cloverseed is selling at M
l0c. per pound. Timothy Is steady OF A@
Fla xseed Is worth $l.5e. ..
The -four market is without improvenGi
the demand being confined to the wansM
the home consumers, whose purchasenMS
up $50 barrels, including supertine a. 49,
4 Is; extras ut $6a5 50, Iowa and Wilson's.
extra family at 50 25a6 50; Minnesota a9;aTS a:Ts
at $6 5ea7 l21l. Pennsylvania, Ohio and mas
ana do. do. at &6 l215a7 q. and fancy blandis
at = 5Oas50, ~ to quality. Rye nou
selling at IS G@4 SH. .,oda
rate MneSd preVsis' sses of
81 35al 40 for Pennsylvania red; 81 lM~p pS. ~
Western do.; and 81 4O@1 50 for white Y, Y,
sells at 75a85c. Corn Is flrmcr ct v@1' NJ III
yellow and mixed. Oats are quiet anu ~
at 38@89c. for mixed. and 38@48c' fOr Hn.~' u.s.
Whisky Is steady At 81 ls for Western 1--WE
bound.
PHILADELPHIA Produce Market
Butter firm; New York and Braes%s Bran%s
county extras, x3@SAc.: do. do, frss' SSss 49,
Western extras, &@9Oc.: do. frsts ~e""
Rolls. extras. a0S0.: do. Arsts, 2eaM ,an
Cheese firm. New York fancy, Xxx
de-. prime, l2140is4c. Western hne' ~"
l3c. ,.~r
Eggs firm Pennsylvania, New yen a.
and Delaware frenh, 2Sa29e, western
2a2Sc.
The Morning herald., 1875-10-29
Shot by his Father.

N y. Herald of yesterday.
Thomas Dowdell, aged thirty two, was
shot and fatally wounded by his father,
John Dowdell, aged ffty-fve, during a
drunken brswl at their residence, No. a
Henry Street, at an early hour yesterday
morning. Both the father and son are
cartmen, and are both addicted to the use
Of intoxicating liquors. On Tuesday night
they had drinking bout together, and sat
up carousing in the basement of their resi-
dence until 2:30 o'clock. At this time a
quarrel arose between the father and son,
both Of whom We're very much under the
influence Of the liquor which they had i'm
bibed. Angry words passed between them,
when the elder Dowdell became very much
exasperated at an opprobious epithet ap-
piled to him by his son, and, picking up
an old shotgun which was loaded with
heavy charge Of bucksot, discharged it at
him. The shot took effect in the head Of
young Dowdell, inaicting wounds which
will no doubt prove fatal. The wounded
man sank to the floor insensible. The re-
port of the gun aroused the neighbers, and
an alarm was given, which brought PATROL
man Nealis, Of the Seventh Precinct, to the
house. He at once took the elder Dewdell
into custody, and conveyed him to the
Madison Street Police Station-heuse, where
he was locked up. The wounded man was
also taken to the Police station. Police
Surgeon Powell was sommoned, and after
examining the wounds pronounced them
necessarily fatal. An ambulance was sent
for, and the wounded man was removed to
Bellevue Hospital. The elder Dowdell, on
being questioned in relation to the tragic
affair, appeared to be unable to give ra-
tional account Of what had occurred. He
seemed to ee stupe6ed either by the guam
tity Of liquor he had drunk or by the ter
rible deed which he had committed. The
tenants in the house stated to the Police
that when they entered the basement, after
hearing the shot fred, they found the
younger Dowdell lying insensible on tho
floor bleeding from the wounds in his head,
and his father was standing near, apparent.
ly trans6xed with horror. They asked him
what had occurred, but he did not make
any reply, and the Police officer was then
summoned. After he reached the station.
house he seemed to realize the terrible 10
ntion In which he was placed, but could
not give connected account of what had
passed between him and lis son. He said
that they were both intoxicated, and had
become engaged in quarrel, the origin of
which he could not definitely remember
and the wrangle had resulted in tho fatal
shooting Of his son. Dowdell was subse.
quently arraigned at the Essex Market po-
lice Court, and held 10 await the resu,t ofl
he injuries.
The Morning herald., 1875-10-29
A Connublai Duel.

Oli + rluav morning last, Mrs. Clark,
formerly Miss Mollie Farnsworth,) d.
vsreed wife Of Wells T. Clark, says the
Fairfield Press, arrived at our depot on
the morning mail train from the sonth.
On the route down town she inquired Of
Jas. Ford if he knew Clark, and where
he worked. She carried in her hand a
small paper package, which subsequent
events proved to contain pistol. Arriv-
ing down town she proceeded to DR..
Sibley's residence (wbsre Clark formerly
boarded) and inquired for him. Being
told that he was probably at the church
at work, she went directly to the building.
Mr.. Clark was, At the time Of her arrival.
engaged in placing the joists for the
second floor. Mrs. Clark entered the base
ment, and looking around for Clark, saw
him on the joists some 10 or II feet above.
She unwrapped her paper parcel, remark
ing at the time: wells Clark, I've given
you warnins-now I've got YOU" She
then presented her pistol and sought a
good opportunity to shoot Clark between
the joists. Clark saw his danger and
fred. Reports are somewhat conflicting
as to which fired first, the
reports being almost Simultaneous.
Mrs. Clark's bullet struck io,st and re :
bounded to the fcor. Clark shot three
times. The first shot was miss, bnt the
other two took effect One entered Mrs.
Glars kforehead just above the left eye, and
taking downward course came out almost
through the eye. The other entered tn.
forehead near the edge Of the hair, and
ran backward along the ..scalp. After the
firing, Mrs. Clark sank down, and was
helped to DR.. Virtrees Office by Messrs.
NsNsly and Clodfslter. With their aid
she was able to walk, notwithstanding the
less Of much blood, and had faith to believe
that she wsuld live to again make target
If Mr.. Clark at some future time.
On Friday evening We called to see Mrs.
Clark and found her getting along finely
under the circumstances. One half Of her
face was covered with cloths, bat her v:si-
BILE eye was bright, aad she was enabled to
talk as rapidly and enerseically as ever.
She had much to say that was bad Of her
late husband. She said she hsd jsinsd him
in many crimes, and that he is responsible
for her wrcng-doings. She is evidently net
Of sound mind. She says that when in
Texas and other distant States (Clark be-
ing in 1llinois), he would pinch her hands
and feet and annoy her in many ways, and
she esncluded that she would kill him to
prevent his thus following her uaro.d and
disturbing her.
The Morning herald., 1875-10-29

It Is thought tn. sickness prevailing
throughout the Mississippi Valley will
prevent considerable portion of The cot.
'sa crop from being saved.
The Morning herald., 1875-10-29
0PECLAL NOTICES.

@Items will be inserted under tns ''"'
for twelve cents line.
~Blaylock 4 Co., under the Ccn''n I.n
tai, Phila., hrst-class hattsrs and lu''
Delawareans should visit them.
6Megargee Br.w.. North Sixth 'u'''
Phila., have on hand all kinds OF paps"
1gMenamin, of Philadelphia, best w."
composition in the country. -
A60o to Buxbaun for clOthlns
kinds. PatroniEe home trade.
The Morning herald., 1875-10-29
CT. STEPHENS HOTEL,
CHESTNUT ABOVE TENTH sTRsh1'

: V14AN54NV1 AUOV u IsN1N ~
Philadelphia. ,oa 10
Your attention IL respectfully s,i s,ir loea'
this new and elegant hetel, centrsyn ynIaees
ted. convenient 70 oil public omce''
Of amusement and interest. .. staAe
Furnished tAreusAout n tAe e sn"rtd q
make tSis ! medal hotel, rles:"1%ti 1%tith IL .
agreeable 10 those Who, eyor q 10 PEI
visit. Transient rates nom ~ rer1ns.
day. Special rates 10 families ano
nent guests. .uror Pre1h
The Morning herald., 1875-10-29

Detroit Free Frss-A scieutist hes u.
certaincl that & rau is 1896 times - larg-
as house hy. and this knowledge il
enough to max , Il f+llow sheer his hat ovx
his ear sud atep high.
The Morning herald., 1875-10-29
Grants Gift.
'e Rocky Mountain Ners.

From the Rocky Moantain Neus. @f
The stallion presented by President
Grant to Ex-Governor Hunt il the cele-
brated trotting horse Claymore, sometimes
known as Peacemaker. 1t is sad that a
more beautiful piece Of horseae.h than
Olaymore is rarely seen. His color is a
dark bay, his height is fifteen and one
.hiri hands, and age seven years. His
movements are Of the most graceful char
acter, and he is, doubtless, the finest gated
horse in the West. He il among the thor
oughbreds recently sold at Grants great
horse sale at St. Louis and was bought in
for the President by a reserved bid o!
50. 500. Claymore was brought out on the
rack, and, behind sulky, showed 4 splen-
did gut making gait of 2:45 with perfect
ease. He will be shipped to Denver this
week.
The Morning herald., 1875-10-29
Burglar Shot Dead by a Watch man

->seA DAs~. e.evc ~>sSe W - " ~SNss es~ess.
About O'Clock on Saturday morning three
masked burglars broke into the office of
the Oxford Iron Company, at Oxford, War
rem County, N. Y. The Office is located in
an unfrequented portion of the town, and is
always guarded at night by watchman.
William H. Soaring, the watchman, heard
the noise made by the burglars, and posted
himself directly in front of the door with a
loaded revolver in his hand ready for use.
As soon as they pushed open the door
and entered, Mr.. Soaring fired and the burg
lar fell dead on the floor. His companions
made a rush at Soaring and seized him,
when a desperate struggle took place.
They endeavored to haadcuf him, but he
resisted so violently that they were unable
to accomplish their purpose. Finally he
made desperate effort and succeeded in
freeing his right hand, in which he held the
revolver. Cooking the weapon he fired
again, wounding one of his assailants.
Both the burglars took flight, leaving the
dead body of their companion and all their
tools behind them. Soaring fired after
them as they ran out of the door, but with
what effect is not known, as they both sue
ceeded in making their escape. The watch-
man then gave an alarm, which brought
help, and it was found that in the struggle
he had received some wounds of severe
though not dangerous character. The au-
thorities took charge of the body, and are
making efforts to discern his identity,
which has not yet been established.
The Morning herald., 1875-10-29

Punctuation was not used till lJee.
The Morning herald., 1875-10-29

p. T. Barnum has started otsmp"
Colorado.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1875-11-18
Ode 10 Autumn.

The grasshopper creaks in the leary
loom, And the humble bee bumbleih
the liye-long day. But where have they
gone with the bran-new broom And
what has been done 10 the buzz saw s
play?
-Oh, it's little he thinks of the cold
mince pie. And it's little he seeks of
the raw ice cream For the dying year,
with his tremendous. sigh Shall W aiken
the lingering loon trcm his dream.
Oh, list; For the cricket, now far
and near, ShriliulIy singeth his rounde-
lay, And the negligent noodle his noisy
cheer, and where the doodlcbug cats
the hay.
Oh, the buzz saw so busily buzzes
the stick, And bumbling the humble bee
bumbleth his tune; While the cricket
cricks crickllng down at the creek. And
the noodle calls noiscly cut, ais ii
noon :"
The dog iennel signs, "She is here !.
she is here :" And the snart-weed says
dreamily 'Give US = rest" The hop
vine speaks tenderly, ''Givc us beer"
And the jimson weed hollers, "Oh, pull
down your vest :"
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1875-11-18
The Penalty.

If the rate of interest were rs it used
to be-50 per cent. per anhum-men
who have money would invest it, and
the country would not be compelled to
carry such load us it is now turdeLed
with. 8.
In this country The last tax sale foot
ed M about three thousand dollars-all
of which bad TO be taken out Of the
county fund. The major portion OF
these lands belong 10 nonresident spec
GIators, and not 10 citizens of the coun-
ty. There were very few OF our resi-
dent taxpayers who did not pay up pre-
vious to the day of sale.
The immediate result Of the county
buying in these lands is to increase our
county tax and make those who do pay,
pay still more to keep up those who do
not pay Hoodson County Post.
We are glad to see that ut least one Of
the weekly newspapers begin to see this
thing as it is. Demagogues cry ont that
the fifty per cent. penalty is a crying
evil on the poor, and for the beren, OF
the rich. You may cite facts and figures
TO show that it is the poor people who
pay their taxes when or before they are
due, and the penalty don't effect them.
1t is the largo landholder who does not
pay his taxes, especially when the penal
ty is light, for the simple reason that he
can make money by not paying, because
it is worth more to use for other purpo-
scs. This has been demonstrated Il
thousand times, bat demagogucs, every
few years, will get the legislature to re-
ducc the penalty, and the result always
has been and always will be just as stat
ed in the Post. The public must not
complain for they are responsible for
the men who make the laws.-Comm0n
Wealth.
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gubcrnatorial position, and he may pos
sibly be tho coming man. We believe that
many of Governor Osborn's friends will
naturally turn to him, on the account of
the gallant fight made by him for Os-
born two years ago. Col. St. John has
been mentioned as having aspirations in
this direction, as also Lieut-Governor
Salter. Hon. J. c. Horton will probably
not be called upon, as he was two years
ago, to make strong race for the posi-
ton. lie has lost considerable strength
since then, and the action of some
of his chief supporters has not been
forgotten. COL Plumb is mentioned,
but probably is not inclined to reiin-
quish his lucrative practice to take any
thing from the people Of smaller i'm
port than q United States Senator s
place. There is plenty of good material
on hand even now, and it is quite likely
that some more heavy howitzers will be
whecledinto thefeld before the battle fair
liz commences. There is Haskell Of Law
renee, Phillips of Sallna, Lowe OF FIT.
Scott, and several others who may be
candidates. Il
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1875-11-18
Mrs. John M0rrissey.

Mrs. Morissey is fine looking lady,
who, like her husband, is perfectly IN
dependent of Mrs. Grundy, and knows
well how to take care of herself. For
merly she lived in Troy, where she was
highly respected by all classes OF citl-
zens. One afternoon it Glanced that
the eyes Of a.young sprig OF fashion hap
pened to fall upon II tall, handsome, ele
gantly attired lady who was walking up
the street in front of him. He passed
and repassed her, trying 10 attract her
attention, but in vain. Finally he ad-
dressed her, when suddenly an arm VI
steel emerged from seal muff and a
blow that seemingly might have felIed
an OK, laid the young fellow sprawling
against stoop. Quickly he recovered
himself, gathered up his beaver and
cane, and retreated down the street.
The lady stood for moment laughing
at his discomtitn and then turned up
on her heel, the admiration of all be
holders. Her would be-adorer inquired
of some enc who stood at safe distance
who the lady was. a smile came with
the answer, "Mrs. John Morrissey.
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The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1875-11-18
The Fun they Had Over the Red Ears OF Cor n
fen. Banks HrIDjug the Centennial.

On the evening of Nov. IN old-iash-
toned husking bee was given at the
home of the Gen. y. p. Banks, in Walt
ham, in aid of the National Centennial
A large tent was spread between the
house and the barn, giving ample ac-
comodation for the four hundred per-
soDs present. At an early hour the big
barn was filled TO overlooking. Many
were present from Boston, Newton, and
Cambridge. Among tide guests was Mr..
Nathan Warren of Weston, gentleman
cighty-two years old, and soldier of
the War of 1872. Mr.. Warren was
dressed in the costume of the last cen
fury, wearing coat one. hundred years
old, which resembled in style the u
sters of the present day. The barn and
marquee were brilliantly lighted with
Chinese lanterns.
About one hundred bushels of orn, of
Gen. Banls's own raising, were placed
in the middle OF the barn floor in a
large rick with seats all around it. In
order 10 realize 10 The fuil the fun at
tendiCg the discovery of rcd ears, one
hundred OF these were scattered through
out the winrow.- All old huskers know
W hat is the effect of the discovery of q
red ear. Tho merriment broke out
afresh as occasionally some one would
capture the red ear and the traditional
forfeit attached to the finding thereof
The treasure was Immediately wrapped
mp as menaento OF the joyous occas-
ION.
The husking continued about an hour,
and then the company was invited to a
substantial collation., such rs was served
10 the boys and girls OF New England
one hundred years ago. This was.a graf
uily on the part of Mr.. and Mrs. Banks,
and consisted Of baked beans, brown
bread, squash, apple, and mince pies,
dougbnuls, and cheese, with coffee and
sweet cider. The beans and brown
bread came smoking hot from the ovens,
while the cider for the occasion was
pressed out that afternoon, and consc-
uuenlly was unfermented. At the con.
oiusioD of the supper the company
Joined in dancing, and prolonged the
festivities until lato heur.- Udltham
Free Press.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1875-11-18
WHO is THE "COMING MAN ?,

Who is 10 be our next Governor
That is the question which now agitates
the minds of several of our newspaper
brethren. Gov. Osborn, at the cxpira-
ton Of his present term of office, will
have been Governor four years, or two
terms. In our opinion he has made the
best chief executive Kansas has ever had.
But in Kansas, at least, il is not custom
airy to elect man TO office for the third
term. Gen. Fairchild was Governor OF
Wisconsin six years, and that is the ouiy
instance that we know OF where gov
ernor has been elected three successive
terms. And this was before the terrific
"ihrd term cry" was raised. All over
the county, whether il is right or wrong,
there seems TO be great opposition 10
electing men to Office tor the third torn;
and that opposition is strong in Kansas.
Hence, we do not believe il is Sin the
probably be never had aspirations in
that direction. Who is TO be bis success
sor 10 a difficult thing TO ascertain.
Many names are Northumberland among
them we find the best men in the State.
Hon. John Guthrie of Topeka is promi-
ncntly spoken of. As chairman of the
Republican State Central Committee be
has made gloriousrecordb yhis ;ndeiatig
able and disinterested labors in behalf
of the Republican party. Hon. s. 4.
Cobb, OK member OF Congress, possesses
the requisite ability and would undoubt-
eddy make a good governor. Capt. Geo.
4. Anthony is also mentioned. lie is
sE,art enough but the politicians are
against him, and that is a big power in :
the nominating convention. Hon. John 4
~ Prioe of Atchison woul.l grace The
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1875-11-18

The principal thing to be done by the
Legislature this winter is to re-apportion
the State in senatorial and representative
districts. The apportionment will result
in reducing the number of representatives
in older counties and increasing the nun
Der in this section of the country. Ne1c
Kansas will then be powerful in Legis-
lative halls. Taking Saline and McPhcr.
son counties together, they will be entl-
tied to three representatives, and proba-
bly, enc senator.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1875-11-18
French Story About Nelson.

ANY facts relating 10 the life of Mel
son always have an interest for English
readers and it is gratifying to learn
that the Paris Figaro has just contribute
cd some new and valuable information
concerning the professional career OF
our favorits hero. Promotion in the
English navy, il states correctly enough,
goes by seniority among officers who
have attained the rank of Post Captain
(Capilaine de Naisseau.) Ii would seem,
then, that in the summer or autumn OF
tho year 1905 the British Ministry was
anxioGly looking out for an able officer
10 whom it might safely intrust the dc
tense OF our coasts. Now, il had guessed
tina, Nelson was a man of considerable
abilities. cor, lie Minister await devine
Nelson'1 But how was the govern
me?i To make use of his services Mel
sol WIS but Captain; and, worse, was
only fiity-third on the list. The AdmI-
ralty cot thst day .'did hesitate Ny
Lords named fity-three. "AdnIrais, !"
placed fnr-iwo on half pay, and gave
Tho command OF the feet to Nelson;
y no. few weeks later, adds the French
with almost 4 touch of en-
Ihusiasm, destroyed our navy at Ira
ralgar." CGrioaSly enough, there i
similar incident in French history, which
nas unaocountabIy es-aped Iae notice
d NM. Tbier. and Laaf.ey namely,
hat the defeat OF tho liaperiaiiA.G Al
. uslerliiz gas probably dGs to The
aud decision OF the
hen French Government in naming
Colonel Boaaparte, over the heads Of
many senior officers, TO the command Of
nc army Of Germany. {.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1875-11-18

1t is the confirmed opinion of the
writer hereof that the Commissioner OF
the General Land Office is level headed
man. He is at least eminently sound
on one point and that is this: In his an
nual report he recommends that all the
timber lands owned by the government
be opened to purchasers at minimum
valuation. Under tho present system
trespassers upon these lands are fast
stripping them of their timber and rem
derng them practically valueless, while
the government derives no revenue from
them, and the country adjacent suffers
from drouths caused by wholesale dc
mutation.