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MINNESOTA CROPS.

Waseca (Waseca county, Radical, Aug. 21
Reports from those who have threshed indi-
cate better yield of wheat than was antici-
pated during the harvest.
St. Cloud Times, Aug. 21: Reports
from different portions of the county say
that the grain yield is turning out much
better than was expected. This county will
probably average twenty bushels to the acre.
Glencoe NIcLeod county, Register, Aug.
%: The few farmers who have threshed in
this vicinity are agreeahly surprised at the
turn out, as wheat is ranging from fifteen to
twenty -four bushels per acre: not of the best
quality but better than they anticipated.
Wilmar (Kandiyohi county, Republican,
Gazette, Aug. %: Stacking is progressing
finely, but it will be several days yet before
the grain is all secured. We hold to the
estimate made last week that the wheat
throughout the county will average not far
from fifteen bushels per acre.
Monticello Wright county, Times, Aug.
20: E. K. Chamberlain threshed 1880 bush
els of wheat from fifty acres-twenty- five
bushels per acre. George Covart had about
ninety acres in wheat, and the yield was l.
600 bushels. jackson Taylor, of Buffalo,
had twenty-six bushels Of wheat to the acre.
Worthington (Nobles county, Adrance,
Aug. %: G. T. Sutton has threshed some
wheat on his farm north of town, and the
yield is about twelve bushels to the acre. +.
Bloom, of Seward, was in town yesterday
with some new wheat His yield was about
ten bushels to the acre. He has threshed
some oats which went about sixty bushels.
Long Prairie Todd county, argus, Aug.
21: More wheat has been raised in Todd
county this year than ever before. The oat
crop was never better in our county on AN
average yield than this year. Messrs New
will and Ely, of Reynolds, have done their
Their yields in wheat were re-
spectively sixteen and eighteen bushels per
acre.
Window Cottonwood county, Reporter
Aug.22: The amount of wheat sown will |
exceed the acreage shown BY the statistical
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American Inventions.

The London Times prints two columns
of description of the mechanical display OF
the United States at the Paris exhibition. In
an editorial article commenting thereon the
Times says: The pre.emjnence of the me-
chanical genius of citizens of the United
States may be admitted and is illustrated not
for the first time in the exhibition in Paris.
The Times, without pretending to exhaust
the whole secret Of the phenomena Of invent
i've genius across the Atlantic finds reason
therefor in greater efficiency of the labor
and the increased cost and difficulty of hiring
it The condition OF the Union as an ccono-
mic society drives its inhabitants toward in
vention, and there as elsewhere necessity
may be said to We the mother of wit.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1878-08-28
Highway Robbers.

The North bound stage from Cheyenne
was stopped between Cheyenne river and
Lightning creek, ninety miles south of Dead
wood, on the 22d inst, by three road agents,
who, after compelling the passengers to
throw up their hands, went through their
pockets, obtaining two watches and a small
amount Of money. After securing what the
passengers had they cut open all the United
States mail sacks and appropriated all the
registered letters, leaving the balance Of the
mail strewed over the grouud,
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1878-08-28
Robbery a1an Murder.

Three strangers entered the pawnbroker
shop OF NJ. O'shea. in Portland, Oregon, on
the goth inst, felled the proprietor with a
slung- shot, locked the door, packed up the
jewelry and valuables, and escaped by a rear
entrance passing through dry goods store.
An alarm was given and an officer pursued
the robbers. At the corner Of Third and
Morrison steets they fired two shots at the
officer missing him but instantly killing
Louis Joseph, aged ii. The robbers then
jumped into an express wagon and drove to
the outskirts Of the city and made for the
timber. Pursuit was at once organized. If
captured they will undoubtedly be lynched in
the prevailing excitement. O'Shea's injuries
are considered fatal. The amount of plumber
obtained is unknown.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1878-08-28
Terrific EXDlOsiou.

At Negaune. Mich, Aug. %, the works
of the miners powder company exploded do
ing terrible execution upon buildings, fences,
glass and trees, and killing four unmarried
men. One of the men was fairly driven into
the ground and his remains buried in dirt.
All the remains of them would not fill q
bushel basket. A horse standing near by
was beheaded. The men were engaged in
making nitro-glycerine and other powerful
powders. The cause Of the explosion Will
never be known.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1878-08-28
Dennis Kearuey.

Dennis Kearney spoke to a large crowd
OF workingmen in Market square, Chicago, on
the 10th inst, touching on the Chinese ques-
ton as it relates to Chicago, and on general
labor topics. His speech was not unlike that
he has delivered in Boston and other cities of
the East. Hc goes from Chicago to Bloom
ington. thence to St. Louis, and from there to
Louisville, Cincinnati and Philadelphia.
speaking one or more times at each place
His intention is to stump Massachusetts this
fall. @# M
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McKenZie,s Raid

A Galveston Neaos San Antonio special
Of August 10Th, says, on the night of the 10th,
Col. Young, with a battalion of cavalry, cross
ed the Rio Grande and surrounded New Town.
Early in the morning he charged the town,
for the purpose Of capturing the notorious
stock thief Arcola, but he had fedj riding off
bareback, minus clothes or arms. The alcade
of New Town was interviewed and induced
to accompany Col. Young to this side Of the
river, when he stated Arcola stole cattle from
Texas for living, taking the stolen stock to
Mexico, regular Mexican troops being pur-
chasers, the Mexican officers knowing the
stoG&to be- stolen. 49,. ~
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1878-08-28
XelIOW Fever.

Reports to August 20 show that the
fever is undated in New Orleans. !. In
Vicksburg it is more violent and 1nalign
than in New Orleans. There is a great want
OF nurses and physicians. At Memphis it is
on the Increase. It is reported from Helena,
Arkansas, that thousands Of people have left
and others are leaving as fast as possible. In
New Orleans August ~ sixty new cases and
ten deaths were reported. In Vicksburg it IS
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1878-08-28
Quincy Ill. Bank.

The following notice was posted on
the doors of the First National and Quincy
Savings Banks, on the morning of Aug. 49,
In order to do equal justice to all parties and
to insure the full and speedy payment Of all
their creditors at the earliest possible
moment, the board of directors have decided
to close both banks. Officers and directors of
the institutions assure their creditors in the
strongest terms that their assets arc ample to
meet their debts in full, and that they will be
paid the cash. Assets now on hand to pay a
large part of the Indebtedness. The action is
caused by the insolvency of q large manufac-
turing house of that city. (signeD c. NJ.
Pomeroy, president; U. S. Pinefield, cashier"
The failure of the bank has caused little or
no excitement. Our citizens all feel that the
bank will pay its liabilities in full and will re-
sumo in a very short time.
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Gov, COIGUltt.

At the close Of the exercises at Fair
Point, N. Y. Aug. 10, Gov. Colquitt of Georgia,
who was about to leave for home was called
upon for farewell address, and spoke with
great feeling, eloquence, and power, h oping
that all Christian men OF the North and South
would meet each other face to face and Join
hands in their efforts to bring permanent
peace and good will to the country. In clos
ing he invited all present to visit Georgia, in
which State the would receive a glad and
hearty welcome ~
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indian Deprcdattons.

Col. George L. Shupe, OF Idaho, a mer-
chant trader there, was in Chicago August,
18th to secure from Gen. Sheridan aid for
train Of his valued at $4,000, which he had
information had been beleaguered by Indians.
Ills partner, McCaleb, was killed by the say
ages, and there was according to his advices,
danger that the whole train would be captur-
ed and DESTROYED. Gen. Sheridan was absent,
and he has gone to Omaha to seek assistance
from gen. Crook.
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attacking the negroes. The'number Of cases
in Vicksburg is estimated at GOO. The most
spiteous appeals are being issued from differ
sent parts, for financial aid, and for nurses and
physicians. The North is responding gener-
sously from numerous points, and supplies
nurses and physicians are being sent forward
Brave are the men and women that take their
lives in their hands and going to the infected
districts for the relief of the sick and dying.
Such are heroes of no common type.
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Execuuten.

At Union Springs, August %, Robert
Mitchell colored, was hanged for poisoning
his grandmother and step grandfather in
April, 1S77. Ten thousand negroes witnessed
the execution. Mitchell confessed the crime
several times, but on the scaffold protested
innocence and declared himself ready to die
and asked all to meet him in heaven.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1878-08-28
south Carolina.

Gov. Hampton authorizes a contradic-
ton of the statement that a requisition has
been issued for ex.Gov Scott A man named
LOTUS, who had a warrant for the arrest Of
Bel. Sudduth, an escaped State prisoner, was
killed to-day attempting the arrest OF Sud
duth at his house in Greenville, La. The
number Of Illicit destillers pleading guilty is
greatly diminished. Only about fifty more are
expected.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1878-08-28
Il ROYAL Wedding.

Another royal marriage took place in
Europe on the 18th inst, which may prove Of
considerable importance from political point
of view, the high contracting parties being the
brother of the king of Holland and daughter
of prince Frederick Charles Of Prussia The
red prince, the groom, is nearly go, and the
bride 23 She is the eldest child OF Emperor
Wilhelm's warlille nephew Prince friedrich
Charles - 4
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1878-08-28
senator ..la,ne injured.

An Augusta, Maine, Telegram of August
10th, says, Senator Blaine and family, while
driving yesterday, were caught in violent
storm, which frightened the horse, aid it ran
away, wrecking the carriage. The Senator
only was injured, receiving many painful
bruises.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1878-08-28
MINNESOTA'S MUNIFlCENCE.
The Crops of 1877--They Prove the Nort]
Star State Carries the Banner.

The crop reports for 1877 have all been re-
ceived from the various counties of any i'm
portance, with the exception of Renville. As
that shire was situated in the district devasta-
ted by grasshoppers, the material result cannot
be changed by the presentation of it's statistics.
The tables herewith presented show some re-
markable results in the width of production
in any one serial. For instance Polk county
leads the list of wheat with an acreage in
wheat of 1928 bushels per acre against liz
for Kandiyohi. Notwithstanding the fearful
nsectine ravages, the people of this State have
taken hope, aud have turned over land for
wheat for the current years crop to the extent
If 436, 097 acres in excess of the present year.
The other cereals present equally favorable
results, wheat and its area Of cultivation being
only especially alluded to becauseit is the sta
pie of the State.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1878-08-28
NEWS OF THE WEEK.
English Grain.

The Mark Lane Cypress in its weekly
review of the trade, says considerable rain
fell throughout the kingdom the past week,
and harvest operations were seriously retard-
ed thereby. A fair quantity of wheat was
secured, but very little progress was made
with barley, the wet weather having imped-
ed threshing. Samples Of new wheat We're
not numerous. Shriveled grains were pres
ented to a greater or less extent in all SAM
pies. The crop, however is not q failure, as
the yield promises to be better than in the
three proceeding years. Scotch advices re.
port wheat to be the best Of the white crops,
and more forward than usual. Barley was
prevented from filling out by drought, al
though the grain in some cases is said to be
fine. Having been almost exclusively en-
gagged in the fields, farmers have offered
very little wheat, but light offerings and
unsettled weather had the effect on prices
which was well maintained. There was an
increased demand for spring American, for
which there was further advance of a shill-
ing per quarter. Although recent shipments
from Atlantic ports have undoubtedly been
large, their depressing effect upon trade has
been minimized by short stocks held by mill
ers and the statnent from trustworthy
sources that the crop Of spring wheat in
many sections of the United States has suf-
fered severely from heavy rains followed by
fierce droughts. The demand for Russian
ports was comparatively light. A good deal
of dissatisfaction was caused by the heated
and unstable condition Of the more recent
shipments.
Postmaster Gensrsl zAey Interviewed.
A Cleveland, O., telegram Of August
10 says, Postmaster General Key and party
arrived there from the East on their way to
Minnesota and California. At Buffalo, N. Y.
Postmaster General Key was interviewed
with the following result Speaking of the
runors of his candidacy as Governor of Ten
nesee he said: II have never given it very
serious thought as I never have aspired to be
governor of Tennessee. AS to being associ- |
ated with General Grant on Presidential |
ticket in 1880, the Postmaster General answers
they would have to find something a great
deal worse to say before making him very
angry. With reference to Southern politics
he said that tendency of the Democracy was
towards an exclusive legal tender currency
and reputation; that the greenback move
ment would make no progress at the South
outside of the Democracy; that the success
OF the Southern Democracy in national affairs
would doubtless result in the repeal of the re-
sumption act and general Generalization of
the tinancialsituation. AS to South Carolina,
specially, he looked for a fair election, and
generally throughout the South, and for Re-
publican gains in Congressman not antici-
pated at the North. Regarding the Southern
war claims he did not think the awards would
be greatly increased in case of Democratic
control Of the government, as they were based
on presumption of loyalty during the war,and
nearly all those who are willing to make aft
dayit of loyalty have done SO.
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President Hayes i'm wisconsin.

General Byrant, Secretary Of the Wis
consin Agricultural society, has received pos
tive assurances that President Hayes and
party will be there during the State Fair. The
party will reach Madison from Minnesota
Sept. 10th. -. ..-g. +.
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Ceslt3vated Hay.

Cultivated Hay. -
Total acreage under hay in 1877 III. 1894
Total acreage under hay In l87e. 119599
Increase for 1873 ......,,,.... 7.Ge5
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and manufacturers Of Chicago has been
am;cably settled. lis said the manufactur-
ers will now put on double forces and will
soon be able to fill any orders.
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Barley.

'ls Barley.
Iota! yield In bushels 156 755
Total acreage under barley in 1S77........ 83,283
Iota4 acreage unoer barley IN 1876......... GO 69l
Decrease Tor 1873. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 22,592
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P0tatOes.

Total yield In bushels $3.50 94
Iota! acreage under potatoes In 1877. 3O,934
Iotal acreage under potatoes In 1878. 33,2O3
Increase Tor 1878. ....................... 2,269
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Total yield Of wheat in bushels sc, ga
*The counties denoted by ssterisk are those de-
'astated by grasshoppars.
COMPARATIVE ACREAGE.
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i - II
Oats.

rorAr. AND AVERAGE YIELD PER Actnr AND AcnrAan
YOR 1873 7 sE n
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Strike Ended.

The trouble between the she's makers
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Waseca (Waseca county, Radical, Aug. 81:
Reports from those who have threshed indi-
cate better yield of wheat than was antici-
pated during the harvest.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-06-09

SUIT, then when he had learned OF Emma's enor-
mites he said humbiy, ''I'm Squires.n
"A second husband come TO Justce?" asked tho
maristrue.
''fne same" SAID saaires "and It strikes me as
being ything but iair and right that should pay
that woman S. week."
s.Why Is IL you do :" was the Courts query.
"Whyy" quoth Squires angrily, am tell you Be-
cause she sued me Tor abandoning her, as she has
sued TINS other man Tor Abandoning her child. She
was his wife, and IT'S rather doubtful II she's by
right. He was alive when married ner ana I'D never
have put y ring on her finger II knew that
"Wny, didn't you know she was divorcedfn
IAN, she Is cunning woman. she H." faltered
Squires 'She didn't have much 10 say about that I;
but heard an awful lot ABOUT her poor husband, who
had died before she met me. He a good soul
when nc was alivc--oh he was that-ant l believe
she was deeply affected when she sh owed the
thcae oil his death ana the deed OF his grave. For
she did IL; she put both documents exhibition be-
fore We went 10 tho altar. Weln-Squires hurried
on II 10 avoid painful subjecl-"I married
her Your Honor ! didn't lead much Of an An.
gec existence after That, SO thought IL wise
TO leave after year or two. ! guess waiting
for that, for she had up 10 jiffy, and
was told I'd have TO pay her IS a week. Now, We
needn't 60 into discussing what living away from
hers worth, but, Judge I'd like to put squarely to
you and ask II ought to pay her So. don't thnk
ought to give cent, but, II navo 10 be foeced.
bccve So . week ought to cover the cost"
Judge Smith declined 10 venture opinion on
such knotty point but said that II Squires refused
10 give tho money nc would have him arrested, ana
perhaps his grievances would then receive turther
consideration, on which he retired in deep thought
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-06-09
PLYMOUTH CHURCH PICNIC.

Tho annual picnic Of Mr.. Bcechcr's Plymouth
Church members was somewhat marred yesterday, so
far the landing OF excursoniss ut various places
along the HUDSON was concerned. rho Columbia
however, afforded much Tor the
I,5Oo guests that tho uniavorablo weather
did not greatly interfere with tho .sood timo'
enjoyed by those who worship at Piymouth's shrine
There were notabilities aud society present in
sufficiently large numbers to keep alive the and
Jolncation, which are the great characteristics OF
these annual social reunions the part OF Plymouth
Church members OF course, Rev. Henry Ward
Bcecher was there, with his good wife, aud wore
Colonel Austen and MAJOR Horatio King, Of
the rhirteonth regiment. The sunday schools,
marshaiicd by sup.ribtcndents Signor, Foster and
HUTCHINSON added lle and zost 10 the ever satisfied
older members OF the Cnurcn, ana with tho aid OF
DowninKs Ninth Regiment band, anu the choir under
tho leadership OF Mr. Camp, there was lack Of
music, both vocal and instrumcntaL Dancing
formed a conspicuous part OF the programme,
aud u was right heartily INDUCED IN.
square dances we're the orucr OF the day, TO
tue greai disgust OF Young Ply mouth, who, notwitb
standing the erudtc teachings OF their eminent pas
tor, bcevc IN round uanccs, II only .'just once" air
Bcecbrr was around every where among the excur.
sonsts he entered With zest and zeal the euJoy
msDt OF tho day aud insle himself exceed.
iugy agreeable the Numerous guests. drop.
ping a gentle hint here ana y witty remark
there to the intense delight OF bis friends VINO
only Limited by the number Of people on board. Tho
Columbia would nave goDo up to West Point had The
weather proved favorable. Dut. owing 10 tho log
steam did not 10 up further lhan Iona Island. where
few oi The guests ianaed Tho Columbia
returned 10 Brooklyn ABOUT seven o'clock and landed
the cxcurslonisIs At JEWELS dock. Tho success of
the picnic was principally due 10 active per
composed OF Mr.. Dwight Studwcli ). " White, X. A.
Tiincy, Miss Reeve, MISS Dodge aBd Miss Watson.
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PROVED AND ADMINS Erred.

Daring the past week the wills OF the folio vi ing
named persons, deceased, were proved Ia the Kings
County surrosatc's Court before Surrogate Abraham
II. Daiicy.-Bridgct Tommy, Hugh Brady, Hugh Gay.
nor, Herman wessbcrs, Mary Murphy. Ezauoth
slrr,st Calharine been, Joseph Rcgan and Margarc,
Scully, all OF Brooklyn.
Letters OF administration were granted in the
estates of tho ioiio~ibg named deceased psrso
SUSIE H. Mather, OF Wcstuold. Union county, " j.,
aud Epnraim Corning, John Bruins, Elizabeth Brad.
ley tbubb. Margaret McAnaIly, Mary A. Woodruff,
Patrick UDobnei, Catharne Miller, Patrick clifford
Anna Walsh aud Patrick Nash, all o; Brooklyn.
Letters OF guardianship OF the person and estate
OF LYDIA Louisa Lebard were granted TO Samuel u.
Morris, OF George y. Albcrson and Mary g. Albert
son. To Isabella Mcdonald Of Catharne scniusscr and
Idzzio schiussor, 10 Barbara Rowland, OF Grace
Schlussar, 70 Grace SchllIpg; Of John ". Holt, TO
William H. j. dc Marrais. aud OF Daniel q. Dinncga
10 Simon Dlnnegan, all OF BROOKLYN.
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HUMANITARIANs ON THEIR MUSCLE.

on Friday afternoon the QUOT people OF Mount Yer.
non startled by circulated to tho effect
that the well known humanitarlans OF tho district,
forgetting tho principles Of brotherly love aud tho
sacredness OF tho 'human form DIVINE" had
adjourned to a shady corner In order to inauiye
In what proane people call 'se;-to''-snd
that without gIovea Tue rumor proved TO DO only
too we'll founded Arthur der, once a shiuing light
In Beran's society Tor tho Prevention OF Cruelty u
Animals, had encountered his successor, Edward La
Place, the halls OF tho Mount Vernon
Hotel. Some matter OF dispute arose, whcn
La Place, IL Is alleged, entirely iorgetful OF his
peaceful ana Christian character proposed light any
man IN Mount Vernon for the son oil SIS. Ryder was
cepted the challenge. Mr. raylor, VINO liked to en-
courage good Deeds put up the money. ana Mr.. Roe,
the proprietor oil the hotel, was made older.
Ex-Judge Edmonds, deacon, was Rydor's second.
and William Burke Cochran, lawyer, famliarly
known AS tho 'Duke OF Dublin acted a second
for La Place. The party then repaired to the Office
cxJudgc Edmonds. wncre, Il was understood, tnat
Ryder ana La Place fought but whether Tor the S25 or
any other amount is not yet nm asccrtained fsct.
Ryder, said. came OF the victor, but yesterday he
appeared considerably d,sngurcd. Police Constable
Sternhagar's scrvces were called into requist,on by
CITIZENS. the Official repaired OF
confict ana demanded admttance when the nights
within were INSTANTLY extiugushcd, and on going To
to obtain Abundance there tho Who'll. party
within made their escape by the front door.