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Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1876-03-08
Frightful Holocaust IN Brook ly n.

New YORK, March 1.-THE house
for aged people, conducted by the
Catholic community, known as the
Little Sisters Of the Poor, and located
in the eastern district Of Brooklyn,
was completely burned this morning.
The house composed four story
building and contained ls5 inmates.
who when they we're made aware
of the fire, a panic seized them and
the sisters losing control, they ran
through the building, some escaping
to the streets, but others sinking
down exhausted aud overcome by
fright and smoke. The fremen res.
cued all these, but number, who
could not set TO the lower floors by
reason Of the smoke and flames, ran
fer the he Eeof;;- - all who reached here
were rescued, but some Of the in.
mates, too feeble to run, or Chamber,
WERE BURNED TO DEATH, ".
while two who threw themselves from
the upper windows, were, fatally in
jured. Five bodies have been taken
from the ruins. The loss on the build
ing and furniture is $4,000; insur-
,ance 100000.
New York, March "A late re
port from the fire in the Home for the
INDECENT, under care Of the little sis
,ers Of. the poor, make it more disas-
trous in results than first noted. The
fire was. dis covered in the south wing
occupied by the well portion Of the
inmates, and contained seventy.twc
persons whose ages varied from 6s tc
los years. The fire was discovered
by a person in the street who gav.
], the alarm by ringing the bell Of th'
institution, awakening the sisters ane
aged inmates. When the firemen ar
rived, the flames we're sweepin.
through the south wing in every di
rcction and it was not until abou
8 O'clock when the fire had been re
duced to smouldering embers in tn
basement, that the firemen were ed
abled by ladder.to examine the uppe
stories Of the burned wing, when the
found
sEvEsrsEs@NEN BURN ED IN TnEl
BEDS
on the upper, story. The bedstcad
were made Of iron and rested on th
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1876-03-08
The New Minister to England.

New YoRK, March IA Boston
dispatch says Richard II. Dana, jr.,
was suffering yesterday from severe
attack Of vertigo which Frustrated
him. At. church Sunday, when the
news Of his nomination as minister to
England was announced, it is stated
he viewed The position as one of the
most honorable, and he felt its dignity,
but before he could make up his mind
on the question of acceptance, he
must consult his friends.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1876-03-08
TELEGRAPH1c BREv1r1Es.

The London Times applsuds the appoint
ment Of Dana as Schenck's successor.
A subcommittee on naval affairs Of
tho house is in Philadelphia to in-
vestigate Irregularities in the navy
yard there.
Forty-6ve> Baltimoreans have been
indicted by the grand jury for viola
ting the enforcement act in intimida.
ting and hindering voters at the late
state election.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1876-03-08
BELKNAPs STATEMENT.


When ! sent for yon, gentlemen, sup
posed there would be some opportunity TO
be heard In the house on this subject. l
have now learned that am impeacbed SO
that it is useless for me to trouble you with
what was going to say as to the evidence
in this Case
And we left him. -
MIR. Blaine was the central figure on the
Nyepublicani side OF the house, At which all
the sallies Of eloquencc were launched from
the democratic side. The debate lasted four
hours& The republicans intmated that
Marsh had been allowed to escape though
some notice which the democrats
had, and the democrats charged
that the president and cabinet were instru-
mental in driving him out Of the country
through intimidation Finally the house
proceeded to vote the resolution offered
by Mr.. Hoar as a substitute Of Lamars and
which proposed to declare that members,
subpGnaedfwerc at liberty TO attend Grim
lnal court aud give such evidence and pro-
ducc such documents as relate to the charge
against w. w Belknsp, for receiving brlbes
from Caleb Marsh, rejected. yeas S4S naycs
1913. Larmar'sorigiual resolution wasthe
agreed to. l30 TO 70.
4, Mr.. Whitehorn from the committee
on naval affairs stated that e. f.
Wolf, a former book keeper for S. P.
& ID. P. Browns navy contractors had
declined tc answer question concern.
ing the payment of money to parties
connected with the naval service
and he offered resolution directing
the speaker to issue warrant fol
j VOLTS arrest and bring him before The
!, bar Of the house to answer for his con
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1876-03-08

Fcharrcd bones which had semsined in
their place. The bodies were burned
to crisp rendering them totally un-
recognizable !. 1t is said that 80 are
missing and it is feared the bodies Of
some may be found among the debris
Of the fire in the basement. The.
,fremcn succeeded in saving the main
building and the south wing: which
is occupied by about 60awomen,
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1876-03-08
Bowen Summoned.

New YonK, March Henry c.
Bowen has received copy OF the
charges preferred against him last
week by the examining committee Of
Plymouth church, with summons to
appear before the committee appoint
ed by the church to examine the
charges, tomorrow evening.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1876-03-08
WAsH1NaToN.
SECRETARY OF WAR.

WASHINGTON, March 7.-Senator
Mor'on,h has not yet accepted the po-
sltion OF secretary Of war rendered
him on Saturday last.
DELKNAP BEFORE THE GRAND JURY.
The district nttorn,y to-day sent
one witness before the grand jury,
who were investigating chnrgcs
against secretary Bclknap, and will
-seutl- others.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1876-03-08
The Weather. for To-Day.

WAsHtxsroN, Marcl,7, 12p. m.-Prob,.
bilities for northwest slightly warmer and
partly cloudy weather; casterly to south
erly winds and stationary or falling baron.
ctpr
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1876-03-08
coHPsEs OF NINE

ei&5s'8
creatures, some OF whom
were paralytics, aud all of whom not
able to leave their beds. Few Of
aheta-,Tere- -burned-or-- or--a--hair- upon
their heads. singed, but all donb!tcss
died from esutpcation caused blythe
smoke. On the second floor an old
man was found dead seated in a cfl1ir-:
he also died nf asphyxia aud had beel.
SO ffrrt5lc-tltn s..ea Il a!;-tnsleali-
his seat. After the firemenS saw the
flames were subdned, a trying duy
awaited them. In the< ruins it was
certain We're the bodies nt many whu
had persisted III the
MOST TERRIBLE MANNER,
but what. number it was impossible
10 determine. The firemen however,
continued to work, pouring water on
the embers, and when these cooled
they began the search. The
CIIARREp AND MANGLED BODIES
Of eight men were found. This made
in all l8 victims of the holocaust in
Guiding those who died from sunoca-
tion. Those burned were Of course
unacceptable, and their blackened
remains presented .sickening sight,
as the tiremen dragged them out and
gave. them in charge Of the sisters
and the clergy and brethren from St.
tUhrs college These turn con
veyed the remains to the basement OF
the institution and wrapped them up
in sheets and blankets to await the
arrival Of the coroner. Most. of the
missing have been accounted for and
the above it is believed comprises the
total list of those burned.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1876-03-08
INCIDENTS

In one Of the rooms on,he Sd story,
second tier, a horrible sight presented
itself to the gaze of the firemen.
There, stretched npea-their pallets,
the mattresses, quilts, and even pill
lows of which bad only been singed
by fire. being partially, covered with
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1876-03-08
CONGRESSIONAL.
Important Amendments to the
Homestead Law Passed
in the House.
The Bill to Investigate the
Grasshopper Passes the
Senate.
Are congressman Compelled to
Disclose the Secrets OF the
committee Room.
An Interesting and Lively Dis
cussion Oh the Privileges
OF All NJ. e.
MI. Pinchbeck is the Sdhject of
Another Discussion.
Railroad Lands to be Subject to
Taxation.
lIr. Pinchbeck is the Sfhiect of
Another Discussion.
Railroad Lands to be Subject to
Taxation.
Judge Taft. of Cincinnati, Al.
pointed Secretary of War.
The New War Minister.

ClNclSSA1l, o., March 7-Judge
5Iafl telegraphed President Grant this
evening accepting the appointment as
secretary of war.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1876-03-08
is JOINED BY HIS WIZ
Wholesale Capture Of the Crooke

"HV1eoo1e OuPVu1c V1 CU6 CIVU1eU
WAsnlNeroN, March :7.-During
the past month in South Carolina the
operation Of the agents resulted in
breaking up thirty three illicit distil.
lerics and the capture Of twenty eight
copper stills and worms, $4,000 gal.
Ions mash and beer and the arrest and
binding over for trial Of forty four il.
,licit distillers.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1876-03-08
a pENIAA.

Secretary Chandler says the story
of the interview between him and
Gen. Belknap and wife, Thursday
morning and the purportcd full con.
fession is all made up.
NOT RESPONSIBLE.
Dyer has telepraphed attorney Gen,
4ietpnat that neither himself
nor Gen. Henderson arc in any way
responsible for the publication rela.
tive TO the Babcock trial.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1876-03-08
NOT REspoNs1BIE
Marsh.

HE Is PREPARING A STATEMENT
BosroN, March Caleb H. Marsh,
now in Montreal, said 10 nc wspaper
man that he was preparing a full
statement for the press concerning
the Belknap affair.
Is JOINED BY HIS WIFE
MONTREAL, 1.,-March 7-Thc wife Of
Caleb FL. Marsh has arrived in this
-eityand Joined her husband.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1876-08-10

A TRADITION OF SARATOGA LAKE,
to this lake which probably had its tource
in its remarkable loneliness and tranquil
ity. The Mohawks believed that its
stillnegs was sacred to the Great Spirit,
and that If human voice uttered sound
upon its waters the canoe of the offend
er would instantly sink. A story is told
of an Englishwoman, in the early days
of the first settlers, who had occasion to
cross this lake with party of Indians,
who. before embarking, warned her most
impressively of the spell. 1t was silent,
breathless day, and the canoe shot over
the surface of the lake like ali arrow
About half mile from the shore, near
the centre of the lake, the woman wish
ing to convince the Indians Of the erron-
eousness of their superstition, uttered a
loud cry. The countenances of the In
dians fell instantly to the deepest gloom.
After a minutes pause, however, they re-
doubled their esertiCns, and, in flown
ing silence, drove the light bark swiftly
over the waters. They reached the shore
in safety, and drew up the canoe, when
the woman rallied the chief OH his ere
duiity. "The Great Spirit is mercifnl. I"
answered the scornful Mohawk "He
knows that white woman cannot hold
her tongue - H1liiam L. Ss0ale, in
Hasper's.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1876-08-10

A WOMAN PASSING AS NJ AN FOR THIR-
TEEN YEARS. The Warrington (England) J
Guardian states that a woman named
Elizabeth Taylor appeared before the
Warrington bench of magistrates on a
charge of being drunk and disorderly.
She appeared in the dock in male attire,
and The chief constable, in detailing
some of her anteoedents, stated that she
was the daughter of gentleman who
formerly lived at Penketh, near Warning
ton she had been married, but her hus-
band was killed twenty-one years ago.
She commenced to wear male attire thir-
teen years ago was employed as a sailor
during the American war, and made sew
eral trips from South Wales to the Ameri-
can coast in order to supply the Alaba-
ma blockade runners with Goals. She
was well known by the nano OF
Happy Ned and Navy Ned, and for some
time past had worked as q laborer on
several farms in the neighborhood of
Warrington, having very recently helped
to kill thirteen pigs for farmer at Croft
House. f1he has quite masculine ap-
pearance, and her sex was not suspected
until she placed herself within the
clutches of the police. She was fined
FIVE shillings and costs.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1876-08-10

The SADDEsT OF SAD SCENES The
st. Paul Pioneer Press says, that one of
the most shocking accidents which we
have ever been called upon to record oc-
cured at tie mill Of Todd, Haven & Co.,
III the East Division, about II o'clock
yesterday morning. At that hour David
Pascal Spaford, one of the oldest and
highly respected residents of the East
Division, stepped into the mill on brsi-
ness and sat down, without thinking of
the danger, on the table of one of the
butting or cutoff saws. 1t is proper to
state that, owing to the necessity of econ
omizing space i'll the mill mentioned, the
saw under or in the table upon which
Mr.. Spafford seated himself is worked
by an improved lever, which raises half
the saw instantancously (if necessarily
above the surface of the table, throws it
into gear, and works it at the rate of
5000 revolutions minute. In q few
moments after he had seated himself his
foot accidentally came in contact with the
lever, raising the saw, it is presumed,
until it touched his person, and then
springing forward to escape from the
sudden and fearful danger, he rested the
entire weight of one foot on the lever
throwing the swiftly revolving saw up
ward and cutting himself through the
back, so that one of his legs and hips
were almost severed from the body. OF
course no surgery could prove effective
in such acase, and death came to the I'M
fortunate mans relief Ill very few mo-
ments after the accident occurred. The
mangled body was conveyed to his home
as speedily as practicable, and the grief
of his household was as intense as it was
sndden.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1876-08-10
A PHOTOGRAPH OF MYSTERY.
From the I.aading Eagle ]

The :'islaH shop at the southwest cor
nor of Ninth and Penn streets is occu-
pied hy German matchmaker. He has
IN his possessions the photograph of "a
y"nng ln.ly who formerly resided on
North Ninth street. this city. The mos,
wonderful and mysterious history is told
concerning the picture. The young lady,
abont nineteen years of age, was in ex-
cellent health, rosy checked, dark eyed,
ana in the best Of spirits, about five
months ago. She resolved to have her
/ photograph taken, and went 70 Read
ing gallery. In the eonrse of a few days
she got the pictures and took them
home. What is said to have followed
was told to an Eagle reporter by the
matchmaker this morning. She took
her photographs home and showed one
OF them to a member of the flmilv. The
mother examined .he picture While and
then said in German, ''Why This picture
has q deaths heal on it," She pointed
to the tie worn about the lady's throat
and what looked like skull was distinct
~ seen OH the picture, and it excited
some curiosity. No attention was paid
to this, and a few days afterwards one
of her photographs was looked at again,
ard to their great establishment they
discovered that the figure, OF what great
1y resembled it, of another skull had ap-
peared just above it. This was also
pointed out to the young lady, and she
became deadly pale and took her bed
She slowly sank. and in two months af-
ter she had her pictures taken she VA a
corpse.
The reporter asked to see the photo
graph. 1t was shown. It represented
stout, healthy, fresh, and prepossess-
ing young lady. When she had her pic
ture taken she wore IL rose at her throat.
This Hover was SO shaded that its pic
ture really represents skull. Below
can be traced with magnifying glass
the outlines of another strange looking
face. 1t is strange freak at best, and
must be seen to be properly understood
and realized. It is stated that the Young
lady died from fright
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1876-08-10
ALL ABOUT THE CLOUDS.


Whenever, on account OF some topo-
graphic circumstances, the sun heats any
locality on the surface of the earth more
| than the surrounding region, = gentle
current or column of heated air rises,
and it's invisible moisture is condensed In
to small masses of clouds called cumuli,
which spread and produce the mottled
appearance commonly known as "mack-
kercl sky" But when, as is frequently
tho case in summer, a valley, OF island,
or any other place, is much more highly
heated by The sun than the surrounding
region, the heated air over such locally
rises more rapidly and with more ascen-
sional momentum, and as it reaches the
: higher and cooler regions OF tine atmos-
phere its moisture is condensed into
large rounded volumes of mountain-l Ike
mass. 8 of comulus clouds. Such cum
Mus clouds always pracede and charac-
terize local summer storm or shower.
When the warm horizontal current
from the south as in winter, meets with
the cold current from the north it slopes
upward over the cooler current, and
forms stripes or bands of stratus clouds
along the horizon. These stratus clouds
indicate to the observer the fact that a
warm current is coming nortllward.
When III summer cool current is NOV
ing southwark it encounters the warm
equatorial or tropical current, which
again glides upward and over it, and
forms horizontal bands of stratus clouds
along the upper line of contact, as in
ser cold air from The north moving with
more momentum, will lift up the warm
and saturated air from the tropics, and
its moisture will be condensed into mass
es OF cumulus clouds banked mp against
the top of the cold current, and arranged
over the horizontal stratus clouds
Thus is produced the combination of
cumulo stratus cloud, which is character
istic of progressive summer storms
To the tornado cloud produced by a
wh!rl OF air, and resembling an inverted
cone, Professor Blaisus gives the name
of conus, which is both distinctive and
appropriate. These four typical classes
of clOuds-viz: cumulus, stratus cumulo-
stratus and conus-indicate and charac-
terize the four different classes of storms.
Popular Science Monthly.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1876-08-10

How THE MONKEYS FOOL THE CRoCo-
DILEs OF SIAM. some of the islands
in the Gulf Of Siam, crocodiles are very
abundant, ana recent traveller in that
region thus describes the manner in
which these monsters of the deep catch
the apes, also numerous, which some
times take fancy to play with them:
Close to the bank lies the crocodile,
his body in the water, and only his ca
pacious mouth above the surfpce, ready
to seize anything shat may come within
reach. A troop of apes catch sight of
him, seem to cons ult together, approach,
little by little, and commence their frol-
les, by turns actors and spectators. One
of the most active, OF most imprudent,
jumps from branch to branch till within
a respectful distance of the crocodile,
when hanging by one claw, and with the
dexterity peculiar to these animals, he
advances and retires, now giving his
enemy blow with his paw, at another
time only pretending to do SO.
The other apes, enjoying the fun, evi-
IDENTIFY wish to take part in it but the
other branches being too high, they
form sort of chain by laying hold Of
each others paws, and thus swing back
ward and forward, while any one of them
who comes within reach of the crocodile
torments him to tie best of their ability.
Sometimes the terrible jaws suddenly
close, but not upon the audacious ape,
who just escapes then there are cries of
exultation from the tornentors, who
gambol about joyfnlly. Occasionly, how
ever, the claw is entrapped, and the vic
tim dragged with the rapidity of light
ming beneath the water, when the whole
troop disperse, groaning and shrieking.
The misadventure does not, however,
prevent their recommending the game a
few days atterward
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1876-08-10
SuDDRu spnEAn or THE Gosp

SUDDEN SPREAD OF THE GOSPEL
There was no preaching in this town last
Sunday, and all in consequence of q
practical joke perpetrated by a lively
young girl. The young girl, inspired
by the world, the flesh and little devil
mixed, sat down, late on Saturday even
ing, and sent note to each of the PAS
tors. The missiyes were on tinted pa
per, and written nicely. They each CON
tanned these words: 'sAll is discovered
fly. Nine OF the preachers fled to
st. Louis, and three went West. There
is a sensation i'll town larger than a man s
hand kansas City Itn.es.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1876-08-10
SHALL WE MAKE THE SOUTH
MASTERY

Shall we make the South master-thlt inso,ent
section
Impenitent yet for the crime of the war;
That has organized murder to win the election,
AMI boasts of the lawlessness men should
abhor?
Shall we make the South master, and give to
November
The g!ooniest date in our national life (?
Shall we crown with rewards those who sought
to disn ember
The country and plunged it in horrible strife?
Shall we make the South master surrender to
malce
The highest control Of this Union of States,
And drain TO the bottom the dregs in the chalice
That's full to The brim Of the bitterest hates?
Shall we make the South master, and taruish
the glory
of mighty achievements that rightcd a wrong
And reverse all the teachings of battlefield
glory,
And basely abandon the weak to the strong?
Shall we make the South master, and foolishIy
Amendments we've made to the law of the
land
1t is certain the fruits of the war will be sterile
If thus we shall jeopardize all we have plann-
- ed.
Shall We make the South MASTER and trouble
the nation
With cha ige, and with doubt, and with dread
and suspense,
And engender alarm iIlat must cause hesitation
In business ventures by all men OF sense
Shall we make the South master d? OF course
if reaction,
Embarrassment, ruin are objects in view.
And we wish, by exalting a murderOus faction
The hard-won results of the war to undo
But we never viii suffer the South to be master
If keonly we long for both peace and repoSe,
And are sterny resolved to avert all disaster,
And shelter the Union from treacherous foes.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1876-08-10
CHICAGO AND NORTHWEST.
ERIN RAILWAY.

Passengers for cmcAGo, Detroit, To
ledo, Cleveland, Buffalo, Niagara Falls,
Pittshtrg, Cincinnati, Rochester, Alba.
ny. Toronto, Montreal, Quebec, Port
land, Boston, New York, Philadelplna,
Baltimore, Washington, St. Louis,
Cairo, San Francisco. Sacramento, Og-
den, Salt Lake City, Denver, Council
Bluffs, Sioux City, St. Plni, Marquette,
E'can;tha, Menasiia, Madison, Cheyenne,
Omaha, Yankton. Winoiia, Duluth,
Green Bay. Milwaukee, and all points
North, West, South and East, should
buy their tickets via CHICAGO and the
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1876-08-10
II. Il. .NELETD 4,

niOTOGRAPEIER Eighth Street, White 8
I new block, Mantowoc, Wis is prepared tn take
photographs Tinty pes of every size and in the
latest sty lie of All negatives rctouched. Call
and examine specimens and prices Copying and
ssiarging old pictures specinlty. Keep constant
" ON hand large assortment of frames for the
tr,de chp9OianTb A. B. MELENDY.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1876-08-10
FRED SEEGER,

OFFERS to his many friends and tn @
~ public generally, choice selection OF Fresh
Meats Salt Pork and Beef, Smoked Beef and Hams
shoulders S;tusaes Tallow and Lard at the lowest
,atrs Market on Commercial Street. Oily
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1876-08-10
e. KERR,


WORK street. Mani To w Oc. Wis Dealers
in Dry Goods, Groceries, Crockery, Fancy Goods
3lass ware Boots and Shoes, Ready made Clothing,
Paper hanngs Hats Caps, Toys Children Carriages,
live Geese Feathers Bird Cages, Kerosene Oil and
lamps, &C., &C. share of public patronage is soli-