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The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1876-03-16

IT appears that Gen. Piller is not rest.
ing upon downy beds Of ease, and the
prospect is that very soon he will have
no place whereon to rest his head, SO un-
fortunate has been his late financial ven.
lures.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1876-03-16

PERHAPS it can be made to appear that
the great German government is not dis
playing just = little ''snallness" in re-
fusing Won Arnim permission Of quietly
returning to his home to take a fathers
place at the bedside OF his dying son.
To an American, who is accustomed to The
rule Of masnanimous government, it
looks somewha strange.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1876-03-16

Oh! what fall was there, my country
women. Susan 3. Anthony says "Wo.
man wants bread. and not the ballot. -
Poor Susan what a pity she didn't find
that tout ashundred years ago, while yet
in her girIhood's DAYS!
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1876-03-16

Missouri is not entirely pure in its
county government. Only last week The
collector for Hickory county absconded
with some twenty-five thousand dollars
Of public money. Strange as it may seem,
the papers fail to state the complexion
Of his politics.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1876-03-16

4 SON Of Col. Robertson. Of St. Paul,
writes, from tho Black Hills that he
had not yet seen any gold taken out,
although he had spent several days at the
best, gulch yet found. lie says num-
bers Of dissatisfied ones arc daily leaving,
and new ones arriving.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1876-03-16

PENNSYLVANIA hasa new constitution
afprovision which might be adopted in
other States to good advantage. The
oath of all public officers is required 10 a
statement that they have not promised
any Office, gift or valuable consideration,
either to obtain the nomination or elec-
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1876-03-16

Nor only is the backbone Of Winter
broken, but the old monarch is really
shutting Of his mortality, and soon al
will be over and nothing left but dust.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1876-03-16

How: long will it Be before all men will
learn that it is not safe to be dishonest
It may appear to sbe safc to-day. but it
is never safe to indulge is swindling, bribe-
taking.or cheating. Recent events in
Washington fully illustrate the truth Of
this. Even at the very beginingit was
said, be sure your, sins will find you out.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1876-03-16
Relief Of Settlers ON St. Paul Il Paei
1ic Railroad.

Relief OF Settlers On 81. Paul Il PQel
fkc Railroad.
Senator Mcmillan has introduced the
following bill in the United States SEN
ate: =. ':
Be 1t enacted, etc. That all persons,
citizens Of the United States, or who have
declared their intentions to become such,
and who have settled upon, or made or
acquired valuable Improvements upon,
any Of the lands included in the granted
or indemnity limits of any Of tho exten.
sions or branches of the st. Paul Il Paci.
fic railroad, within the State of Miuneso.:
ta, to which legal title has not been per-
lected, shall be allowed to enter such;
lands 1t the United States land Office Of
the district wherein such lands may be
situated in all respects tho same n
though no grant Of said land had ever
been made by the United States. :.
Sec. 2. That tho. person or persons
claiming the benefits Of this act shall,
upon satisfactory proof to the Register
and the Receiver of the land Office where
such lands are situated, be allowed to
enter of such lands, with cash or other.
wise, at one dollar and twenty-five cents
per acre, or under the homestead or pre-.
emption laws, not to exceed one hundred
and sixty acres each, including his, her,
or their improvements. Prooided, That
such person OF persons shall make appli-
cation therefor within six months from
the passage hereof. isS'<. .;sE fts9s5zs$ iist.
Sec. 8. That Ill former acts or parts
Of acts inconsistent with the provisions
Of this act be and the same are hereby Re.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1876-03-16
Man Preferred 70 the welf,

k1Su IAaA1t T Etc fleS8s OIL.
A most singular affair occurred at one of
H. P. Bucks camps on the Eau Claire on
Sunday last. About ten o'clock of the
same day the men were astonished by 4
deer running into camp, painting, and sp.
parently very much exhausted, and com.
ing to full stand, right among the men
and within two feet Of the shanty. The
deer seemed badly scared, not 1T the men
nor the signs Of civilization, but 1T some.
thing else, and appeared Is ii he sought
protection from the men in some manner.
They Of course were utterly At loss to
understand this most singular action on
the part of the deer, and commenced look.
ing about for the cause, when but \ shor,
distance off they observed four large
wolves, tongues out, eyes g|aring, with
all the appearance Of having been on an
extended chase. This made the matter
plan. The deer was hard pressrd, had
probably been chased for hours bv the
wolves. which were then just ready to
pounce on him, when, Is q last resource
this wild and timid animal sought saftv
in man, from whom at any other time
he would fled as from the wolves. Itwa.
= most singular incident. and shows thu
wonderful perfection Of instinct--or shall
wecall it knowledge--a seemingly perfec,
understanding. that under the circum
stances the men would give protection,
And they did. They made for the wolves
and they started off a. rapidly as the,
came. THERE'S no knowing how lona
the deer would have remained had not {
dog come out Of the shanty and started j,
off in another direction. ar"<s~ ~
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1876-03-16

AAonYHous7 letter.writing don't pay
ioEn sjns Vermont. A doctor in st. Al.
bans received several anonymous letters
waning him to leave town or he would
gel, his head punched, but he simply I'd.
vertised that he: would shoot any per.
son who attempted to lay violent hands
upon him, and offered = reward for the
name of the writer. ~ l. i 4.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1876-03-16
POLITICAL.

POADTlCAks
The President has nominated Judge
Taft Of Ohio to be Secretary of War vice Bel
knap disgraced.
The joint resolution providing for fe-
male suffrage in Iowa, which had passed the
House, failed to pass the Senate, the vote be.
ing % ayes to "a nays.
The Farwell.Le Moyne contested elec.
ton case has been argued before the House
committee at Washington, and LIE Moyne is
said to be very confident Of retaining his seat.
Washington telegram, 9th Notwith.
standing reports to the contrary Gen. Babcock
has not resigned his position in the army and
to-day said that he had no intent ion OF so do
ing.
The Wisconsin Senate, OH the 9th,
adopted joint resolution that the final ad-
!ournme t. be Monday, the 18th, and that nc
Few business be received after Friday, the
OH.
Tha House of the Iowa legislature the
10th, devoted most Of the day to the railroad
tariff questions, and have substantially agreed
to the Thayer bill, which provides for COM
mission, but the House refused to change the
Il
law. The commission are allowed sliding
scale Of 20 PER cent. above or below the sched-
ule, and allows fee Of 26 cents on all pack
ages requiring bills Of lading.
The House Of tho Wisconsin Legisla.
ture was tie scene Of an interesting proceed.
ing on the 10th, the presentation to Speaker
Fitield OF beautiful silver service, CONSISTING
Of large square silver salver, with complete
ten set Of six pieces, coffee urn, large cas-.
tor, cake basket, butter dish, syrup cup and
spoon holder, costing >i6o-the presentation
speech being made by Mr. Edward Lee, the
leader Of the Democratic side Of the House.
Mr.. Fideld responded in speech expressing
deep feeling Mr.. Fifeld has made most
acceptable Speaker, and won hosts of friends
from both sides of the House.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1876-03-16

Signor Augusta Passaglia, the sculptor
Of the Lincoln Monument, has been cho-
sen professor Of the Academy Of Fine
Arts 1T Florence. ss. Il # s. *.E:z M
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1876-03-16

This dog is known to have been dead
for the last two weeks. How the poor
cur managed to carry his lifeless carcass
around and make so many frightful visits
is the mystery. -. .:.:.s..s..
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1876-03-16

A four-year old boy Of the third ward
OF. New York has been dangerously;
poisoned BY the pierre acid used ie the
brown coloring Of his stockings. The
acid tastes bitter and may be detected
without harm, By placing the stun dyed
with II between the teeth and against the
tongne. s'& :..:=s.=. :...s..# It'll, :,
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1876-03-16

A NINE Of whitcwash has just been dis.
covered near st. Louis. How convenient
it would have been if found few months
earlier, in time for the whisky trials.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1876-03-16

On the night Of the lst james Murphy
of Austin. while springing from car, fell
and was run over, both legs being broken
below tho knees.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1876-03-16
For Editorials and Local Items,
Sec lnssao pages. :. =
CURRENT. TOPICS.
Why is not VII Perkin, h.ppy' Why !!
lie has not had an egg thrown At him in
three months. e.
TIE campaign his commenced. A,
Greelv, Colorado. the grasshoppers are
Matching out by the millions.

ANOTHER insurrrection in Mexico! The
next thing We shall hear will be that
Brazil is enjoying revolutions.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1876-03-16

The lows Senate has passed : bill pro
hibiting the use Of screens and blinds in,liouor
saloons. = FS q y y p
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Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1876-05-19
The LouisriIIe Races.
CUMBERLAND PREsBYTERIANs
FIRST Days Session Of the Forty Sixth
General Assembiy-Business
Transacted.

LOUISVILLE, May lS.-A special dis
patch 10 the Courier Journal from Bow
ling Green, Kentucky, says that the
fofty-sixth general assembly Of the
Cumberland Presbyterian church met,
according to appointment, in that city
today st eleven o'clock in the Cumber-
land Presbyterian church, and was
opened with a sermon by Rev. w. s.
Cambell, DID, moderator Of the last
general assembly, from Mathew XIV
aud IS: land the Gospel OF the
Kingdom shall be Preached in all the
World for Witness unto all Nations u
The general assembly was then con-
stituted with prayer by Rsv. J. NJ. GIL,
Of the presbytery of Davies.
On motion Of Rev. J. B. Mitchell, ID.
D., the general assembly took 3 recess
until bslf-psst two O'Clock, in the after
moor. hsnediotiOn by the moderator.
At halfpsst two O'Clock, the general
assembly again convened, and prayer
yss offered by Rev. NJ. Caldwell, aftel
whish Rev. George Gladstone, core.
spending delegate from the evangelical
union of Scltland, bSiCg present, was
introduced to the general assembly by
the modelGtol The general assembly
then proceeded TO the eic5i;on OF mod
orator, which resulted in the cLoiee o.
Rav. J. NJ. GIL, Of Elkton, Kentucky
who Is a commissioner from tae pres
bytsry c! Daviess, Of the synod Of Greer
river.
Ga motion OF REV. ) c, Provine
DID, the general assembly determine
to spend One-hslf hour Of each morn
ing. Immediately after calling CT tbi
roll, in religious services.
On motion Of Rev. T. B. Cusinap, tht
general assembly adjourned TO meet il
/ Odeon hall, tomorrow morning at half
past eight o'clock.
Prayer and benedictiOn by tn,
nlnnrT tor.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1876-05-19
KENTUCKY REPUBLICANS.
The Usual Promises and PIedGes-An
of which Have Been Violated by
the Republicans the Past
Ten Years.
Kentucky. Abraham Lincoln and BrIs-
Tow Linked Together Amid Much
Cheering and Handshaking.

LOUISVILLE, May 18.-The Republi-
can State convention met here to-day.
Hon. Walter Evans, of Louisville, called
the convention to order. General John
w. Finnell, of COviDgton, was made
temporary chairman, and Hon. James
Speed, x-sttorney-genersl under Mr..
Lincoln, permanent president. The at
tendance was large and the proceedings
orderly. The platform reatfirms the
adoption by the Republicans of Keu-
lucky of tha principles of the party.
Tbe declaration OF principles speaks:
First-For the fulfillment OF all prom
ises by the nation to the soldiers and
sailors who fought for the Union.
Second-ThOrOugh retrenchment and
most rigid economy in all the depart
ments Of the public service.
Third-Such reform in the civil serv-
ice as will prevent the prostitution of
public stations to selfish ends, and make
honesty and capacity Indispensable quail
ifications for all offices.
Fourth-Men in office who are honest
and have the courage to fight corruption.
FifGh-RspudistiOl in all its forms is
a national crime.
Sixth-Payment OF the public indebt-
edness according to the letter and spirit
OF the contract.
SeYenth-A speedy return to the
money Of the censtituHon-gOld aud
silver,
Eighth-Opposition to any postpone
ment Of q return to specie payment be-
yond the time now fixed.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. of taxation as rap
idly as public faith will permit.
Tenth-The common school, and Op-
position to all schemes which tend to
place it under other than popular con-
troi.
Eleventh-Equsl rights before the law
Of sll citizens.
The following section was read amid
great applause, handshaking and hat
throwing:
GAS Kentucky gave Abraham Lincoln
to his country ana to mankind for the
great work performed by him, she now
presents Benjamin II. Bristow to COM
plete the correction Of the ills ever incl
dent to war. His past conduct in Office
is an earnest evidence OF his future
course. Ee has been true to Republican
principles IN var and peace, ever nan
Iy, calm and courageous, and eyer faith
ful in the discharge OF his duty. His
persistent and successful warfare against
| DOITuDllOu ucBclNG5 LhC AAohAo vi Oil
4 iriei,,,a:ss iriieias ~ honest government. In thus
presenting and commencing our leiloW-
! citizen to the Republican National con-
vention, We are hot pnmindfnl oi the
distinguished services and worth Of
other Republicans, and We trust that the
! Cincinnati convention will present as
| candidates such men whose allegiance
to the party has been proved, and who
have the moral courage to enforce the
| law"
The committee on resolutions recon-.
merded, and the convention elected, the
following delegates: For State at large
John II. Harlan, of Louisville; w. G
Goodloe, CT Lexington; ", Il. Woods
worth, Of Maysville, and Robert Boyd
Of Mountain district. Two delegates
from each Of the ten congressional dis
trict were then elected. All are Of ont
choice.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1876-05-19
THE INDEPENDENTS.
A Platform of Principles after the Man.
neF of the PrOhfbitiOntsts-A
Beautiful Mosaic.
Demand that Bank Paper he Suppressed
and Ihe Circulation be Restored 10
the PeOpIe-And so FORTH

INDIANAPOLIS, May 18.-The conven-
ton reassembled at half-past nine
o'clock this morning. The following
platform was adopted:
The independent party is called into
existence by the necessities OF the peo-
Die, whose industries are prostrated and
whose labor is deprived OF its just re-
ward by a ruinCus policy which the Re-
publican and Democratic parties have
refused to change; and, in view Of the
failure Of these parties to furnish relief
to the depressed Industries Of the coun-
tly, thereby disappointing the just
hODes and expectations Of suffering
pe0ple, we declare our principles and
invite all independent and patriotic
men to ioin our ranks in this move.
nent for financial reform end industrial
emancipation.
First-We demand the immediate and
unconditional repeal Of the specie re.
sumption act OF January IA, 1875, and
the rescue OF our industries from the ruin
and disaster resulting from its enforce
ment; and we cali upon all patriotic
men to organize in every congressional
distric. of the country, with the view oi
electiDg representatives to congress who
Etl Carly Jul Tic "laASS Vi luO HCOplE
in this regard, and stop the present sui.
cida' and destructive policy OF contrec.
ton,
gecond-We believe that United
States notes issued directly by the gov.
eminent, ard convertible on demand
into ,TT;,i,ad States notes bearing q low
rsts OF interest, not exceeGisss, "na eenl
a day on esSn cle hundred dollars, and
re-exchsngea5le for United stStes note;
at par, viii afford the best circulating
medium ever devised. Such United
States notes should be q full legal tendel
for all purposes, except for the payment
Of such obligations SIS are, by existing
contracts, expressly made payable in
| coin; aud we hold that it is the duty 0
the government TO provide such circu
/ lsting medium, and insist on the Ian
guage OF Tkomas Jefferson, that "banl
/ paper mugt be suppressed, and the ciIcu
/ lstion restOIpd to the nation, to whom
/ belongs"
Third-It is the paramount duty O
! the government, in all its legislation, Z
| keep In view the full development of 81
/ legitimate business-sgricultuTa min
| ing, manufacturing and commercial.
Eo-rth-We most earnestly protes
against any further issne Of gold bond
for sale in foreign markets, by which V
would be made for long period heweT
Of wood and drawers Of water TO fol
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1876-05-19
LOUISIANA AFFAIRS.
An Application for the Protection Of
seeIye-FergHsOn On the Manage
ment of Ihe CustOmhOuse.
The Twitchen Murder "A Bold and
Brutal CrIme-COOlness of the
MurCIerer-His Escape.
Protection for SeeIye.

WASHINGTON, May I8.-The select
committee ON Federal officers in Louis
lana, in secret session last night,
adopted by q strict party vote the TesO-
luton offered by Mr.. Blackburn direct
ing the chairman to ask the attorney
general for immunity for the witness
Seelye. In secret session to-day the
chairman reported that he had applied
to the attorney. general as directed, and
that officer requested that the applica-
tion be made in writing.
FergusOn's Testimony.
The committee then examined G. w.
Ferguson, of New Orleans, an employe
in the customhOuse at that place. He
testified that when he received q SUBJ
Tena to testify before the Louisiana
committee, Herwig, the deputy-collect-
or, tried to intimidate him when be got
here; Washington Ayers, Marshal Pack
ards brother-in. law, told him one hum
dred witnesses would readily be procured
to swear that ne lied when he testified
akcut frauds in the customhouse; he de-
ceiyed the customhouse authorities
ss to the reason of his absence
from his post, becaus9 had they
known that he would testify before
the committee he was convinced that
he would never have left the State Of
Louisiana alive. When be arrived here
he heard that Ayers had a warrant for
his arrest in order to prevent his going
before the committee. Witness then pro-
ceeded to testify in regard to the irregu-
lar entry of cigar in two instances, but,
upon cross-examination it trsnspired
that in one case there was merely an at
tempt TO smuggle, which was frustrated
by the custOmhOuse officials.
The EwiiehelI Murder.
CHICAGO, May 1S An official report
of the Twitchell shooting affair at Cou-
shatta, Louisisna, has been received by
General Sheridan, and gives new and
interesting particulars Of the assBssina.
tiOu. The murderer was disguised, wore
goggles, and was slightly painted. He
str0lIed down from the postoffice, lead
ing his horse, to the landing where the
shooting occurred, and as the boat ap-
Lroached he commenced firing, killing
a man named King, who was in the
boat, and wounding the colored fireman.
Twitchell was badly wounded in both
arms and in the leg. Those
who attempted to approach him
from the shore were warned off and
threatened with the rifle that he used.
Two women demonstrated with him,
but he said at each shot that he was
shooting q black alligator. He started
eff on his horse, but seeing a negro at
tempting to save Twitchell, returned
and ordered him to desist, and being dis
regarded, fired several more shots,
wOunding both the negro and Twitchell
again. The murderer then rode away
and escaped, despite all efforts to capture
him. One of TWitchelPs arms has been
amputated, and the other is badly shat
tered, but he may still recover. The re.
port is dated May Sd.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1876-05-19

Now for work. The chamber Of COM
ufeIce has heard and approved the re-
mort Of its committee and Chief-En-
gineer Moon in rt < ard 10 the Pine Bluff
railroad. There il, therefore, no more
10 he said sbcut it. WHAT is now wanted
Is money, fifty thousand dollars, with
which TO accomplish the work. Mem
NH. is expected to rRiee this sum. VIII
she do Il? That she is able there is no
doubt. Notwithstanding the cry Of hand
times. TIE .raGe { T Pine Bluff is valua-
ble to W. We ought TO have it, and
must have it. We trust, then. that no
time will be lost In raising the SUM Ts'
qn,red ard putting the road under con-
tract. II completed by October. 80 1t
may be, ve shall have next years crop
!p part pavnsnt Of the outlay.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1876-05-19
NEWS FOR THE "RADs."
The Railroads that Have Agreed 10
Carry Them 10 Cincinnati for
Reduced Fare.

! CINCINNATI, May 8.-Arrangements
| have been made with the following rail-
road lines for transportation OF the dele
gates and others attending the National
Republican convention, to be held in
this city June l4th: Louisville Short
Line; Ohio and Mississippi; Nashville
and ChattsnOCgs; Louisville and Great
Southern; Central railroad and Banking
company Of Georgia; Mobile and Mont
gomery and Mobile and Ohio; New Or
leans, st. Louis and Chicago; New Or
leans and Mobile; st. Louis and Iron
Mountain; 81. Louis, Kansas City and
Northern Missouri Pacific; Hannibal
and ST. Joseph; Kansas City, st. ice
and Council Bluffs; Indianapolis, and
st. Louis; ST. Louis, Vandalia and Terre
Hau:e; indianapolis, Cincinnati and
Lafayette; Cincinnati, Hamilton and
Dayton; Kankakee line between Gin
cinnati and Chicago; Indianapolis,
Bloomington and Western; Peoria and
Rock Island; Toledo, Peoria end War
saw Fort Wayne, Muncie and Cincin-
natl; Grand Rapids and Indiana; Fort
Wayne, Jackson and Saginaw; Lake
Superior and Mississippi; Indianapolis,
Peru and Chicago; Cincinnati, Lafay.
cite and Chicago; Flint and Pere; Mar
quette, Chesapeake and Ohio, from Rich
mond, Virginia, 10 Cincinnati; Michi-
gan Central; Msrrietta and Cincin-
natii Kentucky Central; Erie railway,
from New York city and from Buffalo
by the Buffalo and Jamestown railroad,
in connection with the Atlantic and
Great Western, and from all stations on
the line OF the latter, at one full fare for
the round trip. All stations on the
above mentioned roads will furnish tick
cts as above stated.
The following roads will sell tickets at
one and one fifth full fare for the round
trip: Houston and Texas, nom Hous-
ton and ali points in Texas; Kansas Pa
citic, from Denver and all points on the
line TO Kansas City or Leaven worth and
return; Western Wisconsin, to Chicago
and return from all points on the Gin
cinnsuI Ssndusky and Cleveland road;
Pittsburg, Fort Wayne and Chicago,
from Pittsburg by the Pittsburg, Cincfn-
natl and st. Louis line. The latter line
makes the rate from Chicago and inter-
mediate stations to Cincinnati st one
full fare for the round trip. The Cieve-
land, Columbus, Cincinnati and Indisn-
apOlis line charge one and one-third full
fare. The Missouri, Kansas and Texas
road will charge one and one-half full
fare, and the Union Pacific, from points
on their line 10 Omaha and return, at
one full fare.