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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-01-12
MAJOR RUNKLE'S CASE.
REPORT IN The LAST CONGRESS JUsIIFYING TIE
MAJORS RESTORATION.
lnY TELEGRAPH TO THE 1RlDrSr.i

lnY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRBUSEl
WASHINGTON, Jan. 1l-AprOpos OF the proposed
investigation into the legal aspects of the Runklc
case is a report. unanimously adoptediby the mill
tary committees Of both Houses III the last Con-
grcss. Of which the following is an extract:
Wherefore as the charges which Major Runkle
Tired were not proved the court had no authority TO
find him guilty Of failure perform certain duties over
which court martial had jurisdiction even had such
failure proved, which, IN tins II certainly was
NOT and Al therefore follows that Major kuLkc not
legally dropped retired list OF the army ani
Consequently be has since been, and Is now an
officer that list.
As the Senators and Representatives, who joined
in making this report members OF both p0lltl-
cal parties, and as IT is far tosuppO>e they had
thoroughly investigated all of the circumstances
connected with Major Runke's removal, Senator
Conklnq's committee is not likely to find anything
especially illegal OF censurable in Major Runklcs
restoration.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-01-12
PRESIDENT HAYESS TITLE.

A DEMOCRATIC NEWSPAPER SECONDS MIR. CURTIS IN
SAYING IT IS AS GOOD As wAsH1NGTo%s.
Icy TELkGEArH 10 THR fRIBUEgl
WASHINGTON, Jan. l1.-Ihe Richmond Dispatch,
the leading Democratic newspaper OF Virginia, pub
fishes the following editorial paragraph to-day:
The report that Mr. COn&ling als others intend 10
try Mr. Hyess ttle to the Presidency ia Sensational and
,dicuous II it could be proved mat the Hayes Flee
tors in Florida and Louisiana counted in fraudG
Ienty tina; fact would not nyadaie Mr. Haycs's title
which IL as good as George Washington's The re-
port assumes that Mr. Couklns IS fool ana that hls
aiders aud abcttors dupes II hardly merits conr"
dicton.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-01-12
THE CHARTER OAK.
STORY OF IT'S RUIN.

THE COMPANY PLUNDERED BY ITS NETWORK
AGESTs-HOw FURBER AND wIGGIN BECAME
CONNECTED WITH T-EFF0RTs TO GAVE THE
POLICY HOLDERS MIsREPIEsENTED.
The additional details, published below. of
the methods by which the Charter Oak Life
Insurance Company was plundered, give
special interest to the legal proceed
ings now pending at HARTFORD though
some doubt Is expressed whether these
proceedings Will end in the punishment of
the chief offenders. The company was SO
tainted with fraud before the present man
ayers made the attempt to save it from COM
plcte ruin, that their regulations have not cs
capped injury from their brief connection with
it. A motion for the appointment of re-
ceiver was made yesterday.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-01-12
TIE STRENGTH OF TIE RUSSIAN FORCES.
[nY IEILGKArM 10 NE TRIBrNEl

WASHINGTON, Jan. 1l.-An official dispatch re-
ccy,d here, though making no mention of the mill
tary armisticc approved by the Porte, reports the
Russian forces Ice in the highest state of efficiency
for active operations. II that the heavy losses
sustained in the protract,d operations around
Pievna have been replaced from the reserves
at the depo,s, and that the regiments have
been filled 10 more than Their maximum
strength. Between the LON, tho Balkans and
the Isker there are not ees than 100000 infantry,
q. 900 cavalry and upwards Of 1000 field guns. In
spite Of the difficulties of transportation and the IN
clcncncy of the weather, II was decided not to 20
into Winter quarters. but TO continue active opera
ton4 throughout the Winter il practicable. \ re-
cent letter from Colonel Chambers military at'ache
al the Turkish Headquarters, says that the Turks
are well provided with arms but lack hospitals,
means of tran poItation ard other aduucts to sue
cessful campaign.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-01-12
CURRENT TOPICS AT The CAPITAL.
A PLAN TO FUND POPULAR SAVINGS.

WAsHINGTOH. Friday. jan H. 1879
The bill introduced in the House to-day by
Mr. Price of Iowa. to promote the deposit OF savings ana
the refunding the National debt authorizes .ne
~ aepost for So s2O $50 and 500, to bear
,srns, ~ the rate OF 10000 per cent annum The
"er,iscates thus issued shall be deposited In sneh
amounts as the Secretary of the Treasury may aiee
, anv 6esguated depository Of the United states OF
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-01-12
PAEDOELD. But NOT REFORMED.

PnIsBUEG, Jan. ia dispatch from Co.
lunbus ONO to 7he Telegram, says W. r. Wales an oH-
mail robber who was p&rdoncd by the President ont oil the
Wc,cru PENNSYLVANIA Pcnitcntnry q few weeks age, has
brtu arrested fir rUbDinp Nr House Oi llrrcs oI
uoncg, ana TIC drt sh-cOIt IN which siiic major Ei j.
Wright was gong ~ al nd Gokcinnr BAhOps inatiSua
lion bail The properly was recovered \ brother "i
Wales. ~ the Toledo expires Oicr, u Inpliraird ana
ful sci of burglars .oos O1cinc Wes mail aGd ca
urcs, about town count to nearly 100000
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-01-12
AN ARMISTICE REF; SEQ.
RUSSIA INSISTS UPON PEACE PROPOSITIONS IN ADJ
VANCE OF \ TRUCE.

RUSSIA INSISTS iron PEACE PROPOSITIONS IN AID
VASCE OF \ TRUCE.
CoSsTANTISoPLE, Tvday, |an. -, 1873.
The reply Of the Grand Duke Nicholas to the
Turkish Commauder-in-Chcf that he would refer
the lattcrs overture for armi5ice to st. Peters
burg states that negotiations could only be con-
dueted with himself direct and there conld be no
ouestion at present Of an armis'icc without basis
for peace The Porte has no. discussed the question
at all with Germany and Russia.
According to Berlin telegram 20 The PaU NdH
Gazette Russia is negotiating With the other Baltic
Powers for the purpose of prohibiting war vessels of
non-Baltic Powers from entering that sea-
LONDON, Friday. Jln. ~. 1873.
II is denied. in Vienna telegram printed IN the
ST. Petersburg Golos, that Austria and Germany are
opposed to closing the DIdaaclcs TO I'll var vessels
except those of Russia The telegram says Austria
has been informed Of this answer, but has not ye:
replied 10 it,
TURKEY VIRTUALLY CONQUERED
Reuters dispatch from 81. Petersburg says the
Russian Journals commenting on the capture OF the
Turkish army in the Shipka Pass, point out that
this is new evidence that the Turkish power Of re-
sstaucc is utterly broken, and remark that the Cab
inets at both Constantinopo and London must
understand tho necessity Of recognizing. in the APP
proaching negotiations. the decisive military stu
alton created hy the Russian army.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-01-12
THE WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH COMPANY

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. ia quo warranto
having been issued the Of the Attorney Gen
eral against the Western Union Telegraph Company, TO
show by what authority they exercised the rights ana
franchises graph company in this STATE petit
ton was filed today the Office OF the Court Of Common
Pleas removal OF the To the United states
Circuit Count The petition accompanied by bond
of ~ 900 and the removal Is matter OF nght the
case Will 70 10 the last named Court
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-01-12
WASHINGTON.
,rsu lot OF INVESTIGATIONS.

FRESH LOT OF INVESTIGATIONS.
.r,, MOSTLY. HOWEVER, on THE SAME OLD
'"I srpIvcTs-BUsINEss DEPRESSION souTH-GES-
rR1L THEMES.
Nv Woods resolution for general cam
Ion of investigation passed the House yes
iiord.v BIZ four majority. The subjects which
vi, be looked into, are specified in
T,,r TrIBUNE'S dispatches below. They
ars mainly those which have already been
:nresticoted. The talk about reducing the to-
haoco and whskey tax has depressed business
in North CarolinL Senator Merlimon may be
snpointed to the Supreme Bench of his
State. An uniavorablc report Will be
no1c in regard to new Territory IN the
pIoct Hills There Is an Indian outbreak in
Moptana. The public printing is now being
done with great economy.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-01-12
DONNER'S NLW Ti:OrrING MARE.
IuY tLIyGHAPn 10 THE IHIBUNL.

MILWAUKEE,. Wis, Jan. lit is reported
here to-day that Robert Bonner Of NewYorh. has con-
udcd "a bargain for the purchase OF MnzomanI',
The rotting queen ~ the West. Ii IL reported th the
pi1ce PAID T.. II. Bruadwcll by Mr. Bonner Is S2ooOo
Sporting here greatly regrct tnnt she has been ahe
from turf she promised TO be the coming horse iof
rpNf
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-01-12
NISSA WON BY THE SERvIANs.

TIE HEIGHTS CARRIED ny STORM AFTER STUBBORN
REsIsTANCE-TnE sERvIAN loss HEAVY.
BELGRADE Friday Jan. II, 1873
Nissa surrendered this morning, in consequence Of
the capture by storm, yesterday and Wednesday,
of Gortza, Venick, aud all the other heights COM
handing the fortress OF the town. Fighting had
lasted five days. The SeTvian loss considerable.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-01-12

A EOIID NEIIO WI Tt' 100 Ut NlE-1F7T
CHARLESTON, $. c., Jan. ll.-Retnrns from
the tspccIa election for county Officers ned IN u ose
,on County on the 9Th instant indicate the election of
,t ,,h l Repubicau ticket which Is composed eXcla-
svey O! colOrcd IGo negro N1e was t1 sOiu rs NJ
my election held snce inc " r'n0hatfGe'1,h'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-01-12
FOUR FAILURES AT MEMPHIS.

MEMPHIS, Tenn, Jan. 1.-The following
Main.st. clothing houses nave failed: Julious Benr
60. NJ Fuld d Co.. NJ. Rosenihal Co., and j. c. Ward
Co. The liabilities of the latter firm are $4,000
TnoT bove offered settle on tho basis Of fty cents
,Sb has been declined 10y their Eastern creditors. The
,,a,,li,ies az lie other firms are unknown.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-01-12
WHAT MIR. SCHURZ SAYS
HIS REPLY TO TIE STORY or HIS REPORTED RESiG-


GENERAL PREss DTsPArCHI
WAsHfyGroy, Jan 11.-Atth the adjournment OF the
Cabinet to-day Secretary Schurz was asked whethef
he had any statement to make with reference 10 the
printed report of his resignation. lie replied that
the statement had no Foundation In fact. MI
Schurz said he had No time TO resign at present.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-01-12
BUCKNER'S THREAT.
MR. HAYES MUST FAVOR The FRAUDULENT DOLLAR
OF 60 WITHOUT MS SALARY.
Iuy TELEGRAPH To THE TRIBI-NE1


WAsHINGTOS. Jan. 1l.-Reprcsentatiye Buckner,
Chairman Of the Banking and Currency Committee
of the House, says that If the Senate fails 10
pass the Silver Bill, if the President
should veto it, Mr.. Buckncr viii have tie
rules of the House suspended and the Bland
Bill attached % an amendment to the Legislative,
Executive and Judicial Appropriation Bill This,
be thinks can easily be done, and then, SAYS Mr..
BuchneT, 1--WE can say to Mr. Hayes if you don't
give us silver you cduuOt get any money
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-01-12
STAGNATION IN NORTH CAROLINA.

TOBACCO AND WHISKY MEN CLOSING THEIR EsTAB-
IIsBMENrs-rnE AGITATION FOR LOWER TAXES
DISASTROUS.
Icy TELEGRAPH To THE TRIBUNEl
WAsHISGTcN, Jan. IA gentleman who arrived
in Washington this morning from North Carolina,
reports the business Of manufacturing tobacco and
dist ling spirits in that State as completely sagnant
This he says, is the result of anticipated legislation
10y Congress to change the rate of tax on whiskey
and tobacco. North Carolina stands second
in The list of tobacco-producing States;
and the manufacturers at Durham and other
points in the state are unanimously opposed TO any
reduction Of the present rate tax manufactured
tobacco OF course they are influenced by selfish
motives. As long as the remains at the rate of
% cents n pound, considerable capital is required TO
engage in the business If the tax should be re-
duccd tie number of manufacturers would greedy
increase, and the profits of the business would be
proportiouatcly diminished.
The same gentleman reports that Mr. Blackwell,
of the largest tobacco manufacturers IN North
Carolina and vino is in the habit of purchasing In
tcrual Revenue stamps TO the amount of about
$1,000 a day. has almost completely suspended
operations and other manufacturers are following
his example. They cannot afford to produce tobacco
and pay a tax of 81 cents pound, taking the risk
Of a reduction within few months Of from 1 10 10
cents 4 pound.
Manufacturers Of whiskcy are still producing
spirits II small quantities, and storing II IN Their
warehouses. but very little is being drawn for con-
sumption.
The business outlook in North Carolina, OH account
of this uncertainty in regard to change III rate al
taxation for whskey and tobacco, which o. Affecting
all kinds Of industry that state very disasrously,
is faI from encouraging.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-01-12

JACKSONVILLE, Fla, Jan. l1.-lhc schooner
Sarah Layinia OF New.York, which sailed from this port
for Baltimore December -, with lumber believed TO be
lost as no tdngs OF her have been received since she
sailed. Her crew composed of Captain Anderson
aud five men.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-01-12

policy since 1868, claiming that it was greater than
that made in the fifteen years that proceeded its
adoption. Following are some of the items Of the
statement.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-01-12
ANTIyARI SURRENDERED.

CETTISJE, Friday. Jan. IL, 1873.
Antiyari surrendered Internationally TO the Mon
tcncgrIns yesterday.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-01-12

The President responded briefly, expressing his
hearty sympathy with all efforts to civilize and
Christanize the Indians, and his qualification at the
progress that has been made and indicated practi-
cal methods to the additional legislation de-
sired. He did not seem TO share the appre-
tensions Of his visitors respecting the early
transfer of the management of Indian az
fairs TO the War Depart ment. Mrs. Hayes, Gen
cral Cox. former Secretary of the Interior under
President Grant when the peace policy was adopted
and the Hon. Henry :. Lane, of Indiana, member
Of tie Board Of Indian Commissioners when it was
first constituted were attentive and interested
listeners and took active part in the pleasant III
formal conversation that eusued
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-01-12
ECONOMY IN PRINTING.
A SAVING OF 100000 BY THE PUBLIC PRINTER
OVER THE AVERAGE OF TIE LAST FOURTEEN
YEARS.
nY TELEGRAPH TO THE 1RiBrNE.l


YEARS.
M TELEGRAPH TO TIE TRiBrN E.l
WAsmSGTON Jan. Little actual cost OF the
printing, binding, engraving, lithographing, ETC.,
for the Government OF the United States as exc
cuted at tho Government Printing Office il shown i'll
the following summary from the annual report of
the Public Printer, the statement Of disbursements
for 1877 beng made up TO the 30th of June instead
Of the 30th of September as heretofore, and there
fore only covering the expenditures for nine nonths
For ,uhlic uriotipg ............... Sj3C,lJs -
For paper FOR the public pilntln ZEl %
For Tue pubic binding .-...--...!-..- 0lZ''cO -
For lijhOgfaphiuP, mapping ana cngfaY-
ing for Congress- Supreme Court oil the .-
Intel states and Court Of Claims ..... 5,12i9I
For salaries, otc III the Office OF the Pubic 10000, 49,.
Printer.
FOI Congressional Record. ....-......'.. S],i'0 80
Total ....... ~ III $50 2i
At the same rate, the expenditure for the whole
wear would be $l,57O,G00 80, which IL nearly
500. 900 less than the average for the previous
fourteen years.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-01-12
A NEW GRAND vIzIER APPOINTED.

IDNDIN. J'O III
A Reuter- dispatch announces that liamd fasha
has been appointed Grand Nzicr, in place Of Edhcm
Pasha, resi- ucd
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-01-12
CAHINET MEETING.

The Cabinet was to-day in session for near
" two hours, with AL the members present excepting
the Secretary Of the Navy. Matters u rontine inpor
ance only arg said have been under consideration,
though after the other members Of the Cabinet had de-
parted Secretary Evurts remained IN consultation with
the President uron the subject of The appointment. Of
Assistant C0mmis-ioI the Par, Exposition The
number Of applications Tor which aie by 10 means de-
cr,Asug. while there seems TO De corresponding am
cdlty IN making selectiois
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-01-12

Hon. NtETTN NiVINNINl WuNN'HIT'IT II
Biunock Indians ul3rmiugly Aggressive. Bands
are roaming over Beaver II al County tearing down cor
raj, and feeding tanners To their AUrSc- People
moving into Bannock from Horse Prairie. fearing
an outbreak Several companies Of troops are needed
now AT the head OF Horse Prairie. and II don't get
item Immediately Ranches viii be- deserted and De
stroycd COENEtIUs BRAY, sheriff
cof things has been impending for some time
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1878-08-22
DIANoyp BLUpr. Aug. 16. 1878


Having had occasion to visit River Falls
this week, for the first time, and being much
pleased with the town and its inhabitants,
feel impelled to communicate the same also
To tender our thanks to the gentlemanly edi-
tors of the JOURNAL, Supt. Bake and Pres
Parker for their courteous attention, the re-
memberance al which will always be pleas
ing. We would not forget our kind host and
hostess, Mr. and Mrs. Goodwin, Of the River
side House, who seemed to spare no pains to
make us comfortable. That part of the town
would be pleasant resort for persons who
are accustomed to leave the densely crowded
cities during the summer months. We
turned away regretlully, not having time to
ascend the ''mOund" from whose summit
we were told, complete view OF the town
could be obtained. River Falls is admirably
adapted for students. A more delightful
hiding place for sage or poet could scarcely
he found The beautiful little kinnickinnc
River, vending its way through the town,
adds, not little, to the beauty of the place;
and the scenery on every hand is, to say the
least, soul inspiring The Normal School
building is an edifice of which the State may
well feel proud. May Heavens richest bless
ings rest upon the labors OF the professors
and teachers who are to be entrusted with
the training OF those who. from time to time,
enter its precincts; and may the people OF
River Falls be benefited by the associations
which inevitably follow where institutions OF
learning are to be found, is the prayer OF the
humble writer of these lines. JOAN.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1878-08-22

Ye votaries at Music's shrine,
Give ear unto this strain OF mine,
Oh would We claim treasure rare
Which scatters pleasure everywhere;
In outward form the most complete
A sweet voiced friend, all love to meet.
Then hither come, and see and hear,
These wondrouS organs sweet and clear,
You'll find them at the Pierce Hotel,
Where mirth and music love to dwell;
And hear this proclamation all
Ye music lovers great and small:
For thirty days alone I'll sell
My goods at terms to suit You well.
A fine large nine-stop instrument
For seventy-five dollars, will be sent
To your abode, where e'er it be,
From further trouble you'll be tree.
If you have not the cash in hand,
I'll wait the product of your land;
Ii even then, you can't invest,
Then pay when e'er 1t suits You best.
II you've daughter, wife, or son,
Buy them an organ. il they've none
Don't make your daughters kitchen slave:
Washing dishes to their graves,
Give them chance Tor pity s sake,
To learn TO play, as we'll as bake.
So now come forth, and heed the cali,
I'm houud TO suit you, one and all;
You II say, as many others can,
That Paulson is THE organ man.
Don't tail to step, who pass this way,
Till then III bid you all good day.
River Falls, Aug. Sth, 1878. l5-3t.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1878-08-22
ELLSWORTH.


The band will give a concert in a
short time.
The boys who went harvesting have
returned.
Potatoes are rottlng quite badly in
this vicinity.
A new boot and shoe store is soon
to be opened in town.
II. Lowater is studying law in the
Office of F. L. ellison.
The Republican County Convention
meets here next Saturday.
The infant son of Mr.. and Mrs. d.
w. Woodwork died last night.
Blackberries are brought into mar
ket and sell readily for 10cts. q quart.
Rev. Garfield preached to small
audience at the NJ. E. Church Sunday
evening.
Denham & Peterson have opened a
feed store. They also keep groceries
and confectioneries.
Youngman & Huber will soon open
a stock of school books and stationery
in their organ rooms.
Louis Huber is building an extern
sive addition to his hotel. The frame
is upready for enclosing.
L. f. Case is building an addition to
his house. An addition to his family
soon required an addition to his house.
The stave-mill finished cutting
slaves, changed machinery, and COM
menced circling heading last Monday.
Erick Anderson, Eames' stave cutter,
has been engaged to cut slaves in q
mill at Porcupine. lie will be absent
two or three weeks.
John Padley is about to dispose of
his saw-mill in the eastern part of the
town. Should Mr.. Padley sell out and
move away our justice court business
Will greatly uepreolaIe.
The Mankin Family gave entertain
ments last Saturday and Monday even
ings at Keith's Opera Hall. The Els
worth Cornet Band furnished music
proceeding each entertainment.
County Treasurer Paine had occa-
sion to visit Chicago last week. and
OH his return home stopped over Sun
day at Madison, the guest of Secretary
Warner, returning home Tuesday
evening.
Prof. Bert ha. given such general
during the past three
months in which he has taught the
Cornet Band that his servi-
ces have been secured for year at
an expense Of s48s. Under his leader
ship the band has made excellent pro-
gress.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1878-08-22

ENLARGEMENT OF TIE JoURNAL.-The
patronage which has been
accorded the Journal by a discrlml-
mating public, admonished us some
time since OF the necessity for its en-
,largement to a 9-cOlumn paper, and it
IS to-day presented to our readers i'll a
partial new dress of neat bourgeois
type. enlarged one column to each
page over it's former size. Though
this improvement has necessarily in
yolved expense, and additional cost
for larger paper. our subscription and
advertising rates will remain the same,
the liberal patronage which the people
of Pierce county and southern st.
Croix are bestowing upon our enter
prise amply justifying the expenditure.
The JOURNAL now not only has a larger
circulation by hundreds than any 9th
er paper published in Pierce county,
but il leads all others in siZe-belng
the largest. We are sparing no efforts
to make the JOURNAL one of the very
best local papers in the State, and but
for our native modesty would incident
ally suggest that we are achieving
success in this direction by deserving