The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1876-10-20


ono of the mines in the district were also en-
gsged in tue riot. One of these, John Dugan'
otherwise known a the big Bully" was
thrown over an embankment and Instantly
killed by a passing train. Dugan was literally
cut to pieces, the whole train Of ninety heavily
loaded coal cars passing over him. Aftor the
fight, some OF the party went to another part
of the region near the Schuylkill county border
and committed numerous acts Of violence.
West.
A bold robbery was perpetrsted at Knoxville,
Iowa, one day last week. At o'clock in the
evening the County Treasury was entered by
two masked men, who overpowered the Treas
urer and with drawn revoivers forced him to
omen the safe. The amount taken Is about
Ga, 900.
Capt. Ben F. Hutchinson, for forty years one
of the most noted steamboatmen or the West
ern rivers, and during the past ten years some
what famous az . breeder Of thoroughbred
horses died last week at his residence near st.
Louis aged 70 years.
Frank James, one Of the Missouri bandits,
was arrested last weok at the residence Of DR..
NOihDu, toI Iulicb Wc6t VI huusu5 Oltys
erton's detectives, five in number, surrounded
the house and made the capture without any
excitement save such as the female portion Of
the family manifested. Frank was at the doc
tors under treatment for a'gunshot wound in
enc OF his knees, received in Minnesota.
There is some show of activity in military
circles in the Black Hills country, and some
necessity for it, too, Judging from the numer-
Gus reports of Indian depredations in that re-
gion. Gen. Merritt, with 500 soldiers, has
started ON an expedition, tho destination Of
[ which has not been made known, though it is
supposed there is party Of hostiles some
where among the Hills who can be induced to
woit for the troops to come and fight them.
The Chicago Journal Of Friday says: Mr..
Mcvicker has gone to New York to prepare the
Lyceum for the engagement of Edwin Booth.
Meanwhile he is catering well for Chicago.
We are promised FIVE weeks Of opera before
the 1st of January the introduction OF Miss
Anderson, who is making quite stir in the
theatrical armament and also the produc-
ton Of grand spectacle for the holidays.
Mr. McYicker has always been fully up to the
demand of the times, and seems determined
TO make Chicago center" for the legitimate
drama.
A horrible murder has been perpetrated at
Michigan City, Ind. A German laborer by the
name Of John Schultz cut the throats of his
wife and two children, then cut his own throat
and hung himself. The wife and children "a
boy about years and girl years old were
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ear; the father with his throat cut and hang
ing in the next room. A letter written in Ger
man was found, saying: "They have tried to
| kill me, and now will kill them" The cause
| is supposed to be fear of want, although 1913
was found in his pocket.
Frank W. Deshler, wealthy and prominent
citizen of Springfield, Ohio, and cashier Of the
First National Bank of that city, committed
suicide last week by shooting himself through
the head with a pistol. Domestic infelicity
was the cause Of the rash act.
distressing accident is reported from
Jeifersonvllle, Ind, resulting in the death OF
Capt. James Howard, wel-known steamboat
builder of that city. Capt. Howard
with horse and buggy, Was returning
from Louisville on ferry-boat. When half
way across the horse commenced backing, and
backed against the apron, which was not fast
ened. AS result the horse, buggy, and Mr.
Howard went into the river. The boat stopped
and efforts were made to loosen the yawl, but
the rigging, swollen by rain, was unmauage-
able. He SWAN 100 yards with heavy over
coat on, but sank within fifty yards Of the
shore. The body was recovered. He was GO
years Of age, and universally respected. He
was the most noted steamboat builder in the
West, having built large number Of the finest
steamboats, that float on Western waters.
large number. of citizens of indianapolis
have been arrested and will be prosecuted for
betting on the recent election.
Gen. Terrys command, consisting Of the
Seventh Cavalry and small force of mounted
infantry, followed by wagon train conveying
It's object is understood to be cooperation with
Col. Merritt, moving from Custer City, Black
fills in an attack upon the large hostile camp
believed to be located near the fork Of the
Cheyenne river.
Chicago elevators, as per official figures, con-
toin 1891 ;e42 bushels Of wheat 2 044 444
bushels Of corn 59S,3r7 bushels of oats /;
l31 ,91s bushels of rye, and 75s, 263 bushels Of
barley making grand total of 5,424, 784
bushels, against 541, 936 bushels at this period
last year.
The man recently arrested by st. Louis de-
tectives at the residence Of one DR.. holland,
near Kansas City. Mo-, and supposed to be
Frank James, turns out to be John Goodwin, a
respectable and law abiding citizen. 1t is said
he will bring suit against the city of st. Louis
for heavy damages for false imprisonment.
South.
A New Orleans dispatch says that many
lives we're lost by the burning Of the steam
boat Southern Belle. Among those known to
be lost are William Ven Phul, Mr.. Drose, Mrs
Fannie OConnor, and another lady, ell of
Baton Rouge; Mr.. Franks, of Port Hudson
Mr.. Ling Frank, an employee; the steward
and his crew; Catholic priest, name unknown,
from Bayou Sara A. @. Griffith George
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