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Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1878-07-13
T,co Ladies' Drotcnel in the JIississippi.
Winona Herald 18th.

The people of Richmond, about fifteen miles
below this city, on the Mississippi river, had a
sad and sorrowful day in their midst on Sunday
last. 1t was the drowning of Miss Anna
Swee., who lived in this city with her mother
and three brothers, and who taught school,
near the town of Richmond,
in what is known the Dix district. She is
fortunate victim to the treacherous water was
Miss Maud Bissett, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
George BiDsett, of Richmond, aged fourt en-
years.
1t seems that party of six had resolved to
go in bathing and had crossed over slough to
an island with boat which they left
some thirty rods below the spot where
of Mrs. George Bissett and her two daugh-
ters aged eleven and fourteen years of age,
Miss Sweet, Miss Emma Fleming and Miss
Nellie Kennedy. The entire party went
into the river to bathe excepting Miss
Kennedy, who was on the island watching
could swim. While wading out some distance
from the shore they ALL excepting Mrs. Elem
ing, seemed to have simultaneously stepped
into deep water where there was
quite a swift current. Miss Kennedy,
seeing the perilous position in which her friends
were placed, ran with all possible speed for the
boat, and quickly rowed to their rescue With
the right hand she seized Mrs. Bissett by the
hair, and with her other hand caught hold of
the arm of the little girl, sitting down
in the bottom of the boat, and holding
on tightly with either hand In this posture
she supported the girls head above water
| until she partially revived, and with her as
sistance succeeded in climbing into the boat;
in the meantime the almost drowned girl
was struggling violently and throwing up a
quantity of water, which she swallowed.
The heroic woman still chung to the hair of
Mrs. Bissett until the boat had drifted nearer
shore into the shallow water, when Miss Elem
ing came to the rescue, and the unconscious
| woman was pulled into the boat, after which
| she suffered the agony of resuscitation. Mrs
Bissett related that when she went under the
water she realized that she was in the act of
| drowning but powerless to resist it, and that
! the sensation was pleasurable than otherwise.
Miss Sweet and Miss Bisett, the eldest daugh-
ter of Mrs. Bissett, when last seen were in
each Others arms and sank together to ;
watery grave. Subsequently the bodies wer.
recovered and that of Miss Sweet brought
home to this city. She was a member of til,
lodge of Good Templars, and was highl,
esteemed by large circle of friends and &C
quaintances Her mother and brothers resid,
on the corner of Fifth and Grand streets, anc
are overwhelmed with the grief of the sac
event SO suddenly conveyed to them.
The heroic little woman, Miss Nellie Kenne
dy, who SO fearlessly and with great presenc
of mind acted 81 bravely III the hour of dealt
and danger, is only seventeen years of age. Sh
| is now teaching school at Richmond, and wa
formerly a Normal scholar in this city. She
/ the daughter of Mr.. James Kennedy, of Mime
sofa City,
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The S,tb-Con.,,.ittee.

New ORLEANS, July 12.-At the meeting of
the subcommittee to-day E. l.. Weber.
called, testified regarding occurrences in West
Feliciana parish, A suit was pending against
witness for nearly $4,000. He did not go back
to the parish and settle the affair because his
wife was afraid for him to go back.
Cross-examined by Mr.. Cox in relation to his
connection with the legislature and his absence
from the Packard Senate for ten days, witness
stated his object was to elect Pinchback United
States Senator. Pinchback paid witness 81, 900
for expenses.
Witness then explained his return later to
the Packard Senate, and submitted a portion
of $4,000 of warrants on the State treasury
receive from Turtchell as security of good
| faith to carry out the scheme of passing the
appropriation bill of half a million dollars,
out of which the insane asylum claims of
900 held by witness, were to be paid.
| Witness failed to get his claims cashed by rea-
son of the collapse of the Packard government.
Retained the collaterals without being able to
/! give any very good reason why he should re-
tain them. Witness said the Packard Senators
were interested in half a million
scheme and Packard promised the
bill when passed should become
a law. Witness said he was member of the
association in the Senate in 1875 and 1876,
when it included Gov. Antoine, 7. G. Ander-
son, Turtchell, Burr and others for corrupt
purposes. There were nineteen of them. They
received $4,000 for passing the levee bill and
$4,000 for passing the State House bill. Each
member of the association received $4,000 Of
the money Turtchell was president and T. c.
Anderson treasurer of the association. Ad
| iOurned.
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THE TERRIBLE TRAMPS.
Two Hundred of Them Menacing the City
of Beloit, Wis, With Fire and Rapine--
The Reprobates Said to be Bound for Min
nesota--Other Criminal Matters.
THE TRAMP FIEND IN WISCONSIN.

nesota--Other Criminal Matters.
THE TRAMP FIEND IN WISCONSIN.
Especial Telegram to the Globe.
MADISON, Wis, July 12.-The tramp ex-
element has settled down somewhat. Gov.
Smith telegraphed Superintendent DIN, of
the Western Union railway, to night, to dis
continue carrying tramps to Beloit, if posi-
BILE. The authorities of Beloit arrested
twenty-five to-day, and placed them in the
lookup, which they Immediately broke out
of, and went across the line into Illinois,
where some $50 were congregated, and from
which place they swore vengeance on the
good people of that city if they are not per-
mitted to capture freight train and depart.
Among other threats being that as soon as
sufficient fuel is collected from Illinois they
will burn the city. The belief is that the
mayor of Beloit has sufficient force at his
disposal to protect the city. The tramps
placed in Jail here yesterday were set to
breaking stone in the Jail yard to-day, an
occupation entirely foreign to their taste.
Associated Press Telegram.
MADISON, July 12.-For several days
tramps driven out of Iowa, en- route, as they
say, to Minnesota, have caused great dea
of trouble. At Beloit to-day twenty-five Of
them were arrested and lodged in jail, Out
of which they Immediately escaped anG
crossed the line into Illinois, where nearly
200 of them are congregated. They swear
vengeance on the people of Beloit, threaten
ing to burn the city. The local military arr
under arms, and the auth rites feel conf
dent of their ability to protect the city.
| BOND ROBBERY AT ST. LOUIS.
ST.. Louis, July 12.-The fact of robber.
of $4,000 of government bonds committee
here yesterday, leaked out this evenin
through private circular sent by the polio
authorities to the banks of the city, an
cautioning not to buy or negotiate for then
Nothing more is known of the matter, tn
police refusing point blank to give any in
| formation
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The Saratoga Railroad Conference.

SARATOGA, July l2.-The railroad men closed
up their business here to-day and left with
that the Chicago & Alton might come in as a
through stock line from st. Louis to New York,
Mr.. Vanderbilt saying that he could see no
reason why its claims for that end should not
be allowed. 1t is thought that the final result
will be pooling all East-bound freight re-
ceipts, to be arranged shortly. Regarding to
the cutting of passenger rates from st. Louis
East nothing was done. They do not talk of
raising freight rates at this time, only of keep
ing them strictly to the present agreed basis of
twenty cents.
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TERRIBLE HEAT.

Many Cases of Fatal Sunstroke In Cincin-
natl and st. Louis.
CINCINNATI, o., July l2.-Six cases of sun
stroke reported to-day, two of which resulted
fatally. The heat has been excessive.
ST. LOUIS, July 12.-The weather has been
intensely warm here this week, the mercury
having ranged from s. to l02 deg. in the
shade during the day. and from 80 to 80 deg.
at night. Numerous cases Of sunstroke have
been reported at the city dispensary, between
thirty and forty in all, and eight of which
have died up to this evening. Besides these
cases. many other persons have been overcome
by heat and been obliged to seek relief and rest
from business OF labor. From present in
dications the heated term is abating.
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Fletcher "Yindicated."


HOW THE "pIoNEER PRESS SAYS IT WAS.
It seems to have been thought necessary to make
assurance doubly by retiring Mr.. Fletcher from
the Craftsmanship of the committee. With this happy
adjustment of serious and threatening controversy,
nothing remained to make ripple in the harmony Of
the convention.
HOW THE GLOBE SAYS IT WAS.
The Ramsey county delegation, or majority
of them, lay down spaniel-like at the feet of
Fletcher. He wound them around his finger,
patted them on their soft heads, oiled them,
and swallowed them with single gulp.
The real fact is that Mr.. Fletcher could
have had any position in the gift of the con-
vention, or any Endorsement he saw fit to
ask. The majority we're spelling to give il
to him. But like man and patriot, Mr.
Fletcher declined any honors or endorse
ment for himself, and would have gone fur
ther in the direction of concession thar
his delegation or his friends would permit
That is all that it is necessary to say in NJ
Fletcher's behalf, except that he is perfectly
content with the results. The man who
wins the victory is expected to receive the
excavations of the enemy: and he can afford
to- 81
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THURSDAYS STORM.

Great Damage in the Vicinity of Dubuque,
IOwa--Railroad Wash-Outs and Trains
Delayed--Seyeral Persons Killed.
DUBUQUE, Ia, July 12.--The two storms of
Thursday morning and night have done great
deal of damage, of which full particulars are
lacking. There is break of seven miles on
the Illinois Central, three or four bridges and
five hundred feet of track being washed away.
No trains have come in since last evening from
Chicago over that road. There is, it is feared
much damage yet to be reported in the coun-
try. At several places not far from here four
or five lives were lost by lightning Thursday
morning and one house was completely de-
rnoEchad
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1878-07-13
A Bounty Land Claim Rejected for Par
ticinatIon in the Rebellion.

WASHINGTON, July 12.-The secretary of the
interior to-day rendered decision affirming
the action of the commissioner of pensions in
regard to the Florida Indian war claim of
Phillip Happell. of Augusta, Ca, for bounty
land rejected by the pension bureau under sec
ton $780, revised statutes, which prohibits
the payment of any account, claim or demand
against the United States that accrued or ex-
listed prior to April 18th, 1861. in favor of any
person who promoted, encouraged or in any
manner sustained the late rebellion, or was not
known to be opposed thereto and distinctly in
favor of its suppression.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1878-07-13
THE FINAL ACT.
THE CONGRESS PEACE PROGR4MME
VIRTUALLY COMPLETED

The Document Printed and to be Signed
MISREPRESENTATION by the Parties in
Interest Expected to Follow in Month";
A Little Storm in France Over England's
Last Grab---Cretans Moving for an Eng
lish Observation-Disclosures Williams
Slow Convalescence Creates AIarm---
Lord Beaconsfie1d Ill---Formal Occupa-
ton of Cyprus by England---Rumor That
France is Preparing to Occupy Crete.
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The o,Leary-schmeh1 Walk,

CHICAGO, July l2.-At 10 o'clock tonight
O'Leary had made 1925 miles and Schmehl
had made 178 miles, O'Leary must therefore
gain 1913 miles over his competitor during his
next 1873 miles in order to win and be rs miles
ahead at the close, according to the terms of
n no choIla
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NUMBER $50.
THE CROPS.
REPORTS FROM MINNESOTA IND
WISCONSIN.

Generally Favorable Prospects IN Mime
sota---slight Damage from storms and
Rust---But the Loss from These Sources
More Than Made up ny the Immense
Yield--Badgerdom Visited by a Terrific
Storm---GrowingG Grain Flattened to the
Earth---Other Crops Greatly Damased---
Immense Loss to the Farmers.
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Potter to Sherman

WASHINGTON. July 12-The following letter
explains itself
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, July 10,-Sir:
received this morning your letter OF the 9Th
inst, I have laid it before the committee. Gen
Garfield and other gentlemen who visited
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Greenback Congressional Nomination.

OSHKOSH, Wis, July l2.-The Greenback
Cong ressional convention Of the sixth district
do-day nominated P. A. Griffith.
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WISCONSIN,.
TERRIBLY DESTRUCTIVE STORM.

TERRIBLY DESTRUCTIVE STORM.
Special Telegram to the Globe.
MADISON, Wis, July 12.-The destruction
of grain in this and counties surrounding it,
by the terrible rain storm of yesterday and
night before last, is terrible. Reports come
in from every direction that fields after fields
of all kinds of grain, tobacco and vegetables,
have been Frustrated beyond hope of re-
covery. The stalks of all grains have grown
very rank this year. The storm was terribly
driving in its effects, perfect torrents of
water falling. The railroads suffered con-
siderably by washouts, but not seriously, the
damage being promptly repaired, and trains
were only temporarily delayed. The loss by
the storm to farmers throughout this section
of the State, is incalculable.
Associated Press Telegram.
MADISON, Wis, July 18th storm which
has prevailed throughout the State for the
past two days, has been of a very severe
character, and great damage has been done
to the crops. Reports from Green, Sank,
Dane, Columbia, Rock and Crawford ooun-
ties, are of very discouraging character,
strips of land many rods in width being cut
up and washed out, and large fields of grain
reported lodged beyond recovery. Inc rail-
roads have suffered some from washouts,
but repairs are being made Immediately.
Detention of trains has been but slight,
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1878-07-13
CLOSING WEEK OF THE coNeRtss.

LONDON, July 1.-THE treaty of peace
contains sixty clauses and is reported to be
the largest ever known.
A Berlin dispatch states that during the
discussion relative to the boundaries of Bay
aid valley the Russians suddenly claimed
the pass of SEWN. The claim, however, was
not allowed. Grave fears again arose on
Thursday night, Count Schouvalof during
the discussion of the clauses concerning the
Dardanelles having attempted to re-
strict the Sultan's right of issuing
special permits for the passage of foreign
men-of-war, or calling foreign feet to his
aid. Lord Salisbury thereupon declared
that England considered her engagements
relative to closing the straits limited to an
engagement to respect the sovereign rights
of the Porte in that regard. Prince Gort-
schakoff showed much anger, but afterwards
arranged compromise with Lord Beacons.
field, by which the statu quo is continued.
A Berlin special says at Thursdays sitting
of the congress the Russian suggestion for
the enactment of a clause providing for OK
ecutive measures in case Turkey delayed in
carrying out the treaty was again rejected.
The clause relative to Greece, which
will oblige Turkey to Immediately
| take her claims into serious consideration
and the clause authorizing Austrian occupa-
ton were inserted in the treaty. All the
plenipotentiaries will leave Berlin Saturday
and Sunday.
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recommended him also. That the President
did or did not appoint King with reference to
his connection with this court, cannot, OF
course, say, but know Mr.. King was an old
resident, and above all, he was an old line Wing.
Laughter.
@. Did Boulds Baker recommend him.
Laughter. A. 1 should not be surprised if
such was the case. He had been a member of
the Legislature for number of years, and
recommended him on the ground of his being
an old resident, and an old line Wing.
@. Do you know who recommended Judge
Morgan to the position he obtained. A.
think he was appointed by Mr.. Evarts on his
motion.
@. Was not the question mooted about Gov.
Packard's appointment to the supreme court
before the court was broken up. A. think
the matter had been discussed by himself and
friends before that.
@. Do you remember whether Mr.. King s
name was withdrawn about the time Boulds
Baker returned from Texas Laughter. A.
| do not think his name was sent in.
There was an extra session of the Senate after
wards, and Lawrences name was sent in for
collector. 1t was said King declined at the last
moment in order to relieve the President from
all embarrassment, but not, think, until it
was understood he would not be reappointed.
Adjourned until Friday.
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BERLIN, July 12.-It is expected the official
publication of the treaty of peace will follow
its ratification, which will be effected within
a month from the date of signing. sitting
of congress was held this afternoon to COM
plete the reading of the treaty. The docu-
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FRAUD FORUM.
SITTING IN WASHINGTON IND NEW
ORLEANS.

Examination of Pitt Kellogg by Ben
Rutler-Evidence Connecting Hayes Per-
sonaIly With the Presidential Conspiracy
The Packard Supreme Court Broken
Up by the appointment by Hayes of
Members to Other Omces-Denials of
Damaging Charges Made Against Him
by Anderson-L. f.. Weber Before the
New Orleans COmmittee-He Adds to the
Nauseous Dose of Corruption in Several
Important Particulars-Potter Reviews
His Correspondence With Pirate Sher-
man-Large Amount of Interesting and
Instructive Reading.
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WASHINGTON COUNTY.

WASHINGTON COUNTY.
Especial Telegram to the Globe.
SALTWATER, Mimi. July 12.-Wheat crop
very promising with but very little damages
from smut. Harvesting will commence in
side of two weeks. No particular damage
from storms.
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After recess the examination of Senator
Kellogg was resumed and in response to ques-
ton by Springer, he stated that he was &C
TAINTED with all the members of the return
ing board and had several conversations with
Gen. Anderson, pending the sittings of the
board, and from him obtained general infor-
in the public sessions of the board.
@. At the time the count was concluded did
Anderson, or any other member of the board,
come to you and state that any member of the
board was disincined to sign the report, or
anything to that effect? A. No; but Gov.
Wells and Gen. Anderson stated to me that one
of the colored members, MIR. kenner, dis
inclined to assume the responsibility that he
would incur by reason of the odium that he
thought would be visited upon him if he con
tinued on the board / think
that was about the com mencemen
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1878-08-29
A Romantic Marriage.

Il. 4. Watkins, sergeant III the signal
service. and in charge OF the Signal-serrlce
station in this city, was formerly in charge
OF the station at Helena, Montana Territory.
While residing there he became acquainted
with and visited at the house Of the Cover
nor OF the Territory, ii gentleman who came
from what is known as the White Water
country of the State OF Indiana. At the
Governors residence the Sergeant saw the
Photographic likeness OF a beautiful young
lady which deeply Impressed him, and to
such an extent that the Governor gaye'him
4 letter OF Introduction to the lady,
who was an intimate friend Of bis
family. With this letter Mr.. Watkins
opened correspondence with the lady,
she living at Beecllwood estate, Fayette
county, Indiana, three miles distant from
Everton, formerly known as West Union.
The CORES pondence continued for some time
with satisfaction to both parties. Sergeant
Watkins was detailed year and half ago
TO the Sacramento station. He met here
residents who were formerly citizens of
Fayette county, and to them be was referred
by the friends Of the lady OF whom he had
become so singularly enamored. In return
he referred to prominent people in Virginia,
his old home, us to himself and his family.
The correspondence continued, and finally
II was arranged tllaE. Mr. atkins SnOulQ
go East, visit the lady, and II they found
the affection awakened by correspond
ence to be strengthened by personal
acquaintance. then the two should mar
ry. Accordingly some weeks ago Mr.
Watkins secured leave Of absence and
went on TO Conuersville. Indiana, and on
Saturday, August Sd, met for the first time
Miss Lillian B. Cockefair, his fair CORE
spondent. On Tuesday, August 9th, the
two were married at the home OF the brides
parents, near Eyerton, Rev. j. G. Chafee
officiating. The Counersville NeacS of the
It'll instant says the wedding was a brilliant
one, and attracted unusual attention on ac-
count Of the romantic circumstances attend
ing it. Both bride and groom are OF fami-
lies OF high standing. Mr.. Watkins is
known here as weti-informed, affable gen.
tIeman, and an excellent officer OF the SER
vice TO which he is attached. His wife is g
lady who is spoken Of as accomplished and
cultured, and as being highly esteemed by
awide circle Of acquaintance. The newly
married pair will reach here in about two
or three weeks.-Sacramento (Cal.) Re-
cOrd 20H, es-ss
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PORT OF RICHMOND. AUGUST %, 1878.


Steamer Ariel, Mayo, Norfolk, United States
mail, merchundi>e, and passengers l.. Is. Tatum'
Barkentinc syrIo, Roygne, New York, In ballast
Brig Gazeila, Werbye, New York, in ballast. to
u Schooner Laura C. Wolf Ewing, Philadelphia
Schooner Eueie, Corsey, Alezandrta, wheat, lax
Schooner Tannahatser, Kennedy, Old Point, light.
Schooner i,G Anthea Godfrey, Price Philadelphia.
light, Curtis & Parker.
SAILED.
Bark Nora (AnL), -, Rio dc Janeiro, -four, Iiax-
Brig liza U}rJ Smith. Rio de Janeiro, -four. Gal
scioon i' Lily Rich, Robinson, Baltimore, camel
-" Schooner c" r' Dick Williams. wletts, Washington.
pavins-blocks, Curtis 4 Parker. ,uu., vi
Schooner j. =. Martin. Brown, Portsmouth, y. H'>
coal, Curtis & Parker.
CLEARED FOR THIS POET.
From Philadelphia August 26th, schooner John
MCDONNELL McKendrcc.
MEMORANDA.
Schooner Maria pierson, Grant, hence at New
Ba:k Calls (Sor.,, Erickson. hence. at London
Schooner VI. F. Cranmer, Wright, hence, at New
York August 26th.
BY telegraph.
BRISTOL. August % Sailed 9th Ship Sylvanus,
nIvERpo0I. August 2S.-Sailed: Bark Australia,
for Mobile, and ship Her Majesty, for Southwest
Pass. n-, ~
AMSTERDAM, August 28.-arrved 27th, OH
SrjIly. shin Portland, from New Dr!eius.
MILFORD HAVEN. August 2S.-.Arrivcd 27th:
Brig Lea, from Daricn. Ga.
WuxLow, August 2s.--Arrived eth: Brig
BURY, from Bull river. sc.
(iRIMSBY. August 2S.-Arrived: Bark iTaio' from
DarieD. Ga. ,, :, .,1,,
GARsroN August 2s.-Arrred: Bark Rosamond.
from Gull River. :. &. c,
PLYMOUTH August 2S.-ArriVrd: BARK toluhi-
IfiyERpooL, August 2s.-Saiied: steamer Penn
sylvsnia. s...,o-.,
NEW YORK. August 2S.-Arriyed out: steamers
Colona. Lake Cnamplain. Affective, Nyr'an. Ar
rived: steamers New York. william STmin21op'