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Stevens County tribune. (Morris, Minn.) 1877-1880, 1879-11-13
CASUALTIES. :

Nearly 100 lives have been recently lost
by floods on the island Of Jamaica.
l A Memphis telegram, of Nov. 8, says:
8 deaths from yellow fever occurred during
the past week, the majority of them were lin
gering cases.
A dispatch from Lewes Dell, of Nov. 8,
says the ship Lady Octavia from the Break
water Of New York, came into collision with
the steamer Champion from New York for
Charleston, striking rthe steamer amid; ps
and sinking her in five minutes. Thirty @ I've
are reported saved and thirty-twe lost.
collision; occurred 25 miles OF the Cape.
The ship was badly damaged aud was being
towed to Philadelphia.
The Austrian bark, Rebus, arrived in
port at New York ON the afternoon Of Nov. s
bringing news of the loss Of the schooner Pet
rel aud fifteen of her passengers and crew in
GLIDING the captain. She also brings six sur
Viyors, all left of company of twenty one
persons. Capt. Ivoneich, of the Rebus reports
that when thirty-four days out from Trieste
he espied the foatsng hull of dismasted YES
sci full Of water and water lodged. That was
! on the Sd Of November in latitude 80 degrees
north longitude &C degrees, 40 minutes west
The wind at the time was a lively gale from
the north, and a strong sea was running. The
weather was bitterly cold. Some persons
were on the hull signaling for help with strips
torn from their garments. Notwithstanding
the danger attending tie effort boat was
lowered and after battle with the elements
end at great risk of life to all concerned, six
persons on the wreck were saved. They all
survived, and they were all passengers. The
schooner Petrol, Capt Ivoncich. sailed on the
25th.
A terrible disaster occurred st Kansas
City, Mo, on the afternoon Of Nov. z, on the
corner Of Second and Maine streets. The OK
tensive cracker and candy mandatory Of
Garlic & Sons, Occupying four brick buildings,
| tumbled down and was entirely consumed by
die. At the time the accident occurred, 1O7
persons, mostly girls and boys from - to 20
years Of age, were at work in the factory, all
OF whom escaped alive except. seven. The
cause of the accident cannot be fully de-
| termined, but as an explosion occurred SIM
ultaneously with the fall of the walls, it is
supposed to be repetition Of the accident In
New York last year, Q starch explosion. As
soon as the walls fell the building took fire,
and the fire department was on hand in five
minutes, and by their efficient services tie
flames were kept from extending to the build
ings adjoining. AS soon as news Of tho acct
dent had spread about the city the parents and
friends OF those employed there focked to the
scene to learn the fate of their loved ones
with anguish depicted on their countcnances
until they found those for whom they sought
AS soon as the flremen subdued the flames
they set to work digging for the dead. Those
| supposed to be in the ruins are Louise Hum
mel, Andy Mcconnell Geo. Kemper, Johnny
Kemper, Emma Kempor. Anna Becker, and
Chas. Schubligh.
Stevens County tribune. (Morris, Minn.) 1877-1880, 1879-11-13
Thanksgiving Proclamation.
The following proclamation has beer
issued by the plesidnnt:

The following proclamation has been
issued by the Tiesident:
at the recurrence of the season which
the devout habits of religious people
have made the occasion of giving thanks
to Almighty God, and humbly invoking
his continued favor for the matena!
prosperity enjoyed by our whole count
ry, but more conspicuous, more mani
fest or more universal during the past
year; also unbrokcn peace with all for
eign nations, the general prevalence OF
domestic tranquility, the supremacy and
security of the great institutions OF civil
and religious freedom, have gladdened
tho hearts of our people, and confirmed
their attachment to their government,
which the wisdom and courage of our
ancestors SO fifty framed, and the wisdom
and courage of their descendants have SO
firmly maintained to be the habltation
of liberty and justice to successive gcner-
atoms.
Now therefore, 7, Rutherford B. Hayes,
President of the United States,f do APP
point Thursday the 9th day of Novem-
Der inst, as day Of National thanksgiv-
ing and prayer and l earnestly recomenu
the Withdrawing Of themselves from
secular cares and labors, and that the
people of the United States do meet to.
gether on that day in their respective
| places of worship, there to give thanks
and praise to Almighty God for his mer-
cies, and devoutly beseech their continu-
ance.
In witness whereof have hcreunto set my
hand and caused the seal of the United
Sttaes to be affixed. Done at the city
of Washington, this Sd day of Novem.
Der, in the year of our Lord one thous
and eight hundred and seventy nine
and of the Independence Of the United
States the one hunderd and fourth.
| SEAL RuTHERFORD B. HAYES.
By the President.
WM. II. EvARTs, Secretary of State.
Stevens County tribune. (Morris, Minn.) 1877-1880, 1879-11-13
PERSONAL AND POLITICAL.

Gen. Noyes, L. s. Minister to France,
was ia Constantinople, Nov. 6, on his way to
Egypt.
Vice Admiral, William r. Reynolds,
recently died at his residence in the City OF
Washington, Nov. s.
President Diaz has taken firm ground
against eff ,ial intrigues in the coming ee tio1
in the Republic of Mexico.
There are alarming reports as to the
health of Prince Bismarck. The statements OF
his physicians do not allay the alarm.
At the session Of the Cortes in Madrid,
Nov. 3, message was read announcing the
approaching Marriage OF King Alfonso.
The Rev. Mathew Hale Smith, the well
known newspaper correspondent, "Burleigh,'
died at his home In Brooklyn N. Y. Nov. 8.
A Paris telegram, says: Marshal Con
robert, Bonapartist, was elected senator from
the department Of Louvre Charente, Nov 9.
Thestcamship Rhein bought $3.50, OOO
and the Brittanic $S8O.O00 In British gold
bars and American coin to New York Nov. 8
The remains of Lieut.. William B. Weir,
killed by the Indians at Milk River, reached
New York, Nov. 4, on theway to their final
interment at West Point
The Vieeroy of India telegrahs to Lon
don, Nov. Z. as follows Khan, Governor o.
Herat is said to be practically imprisoned in
the citadel by his troops.
Gen. Grant has promised to be in
Louisville, KY, Dec. 10, and citizens without
regard TO party are already arranging for the
reception, and big time is expected.
A Berlin telegram of Nov. 6, says. II
has been much noticed In political circle.
that the Emperor William has iuvits.5 tn,
Russian Grand DIXIE Valdimeer and tho Rue
sian Ambassador for several days shooting Al
Leb.zbingen.
Gen. Grant arrived at Galena on the
afternoon OF Nov. 8. The reception there al
his old home was one to be remembered. The
greatest good will characterized the meeting
AS the train came in numerous salutes were
fired, and the vicinity Of the station was liter
ally packed with enthusiastic and delighted
people Militia from Galena and neighborine
towns were milne. At the depot IA band play
ed "Auld Lang Syncn as Grant descended the
carriage steps with the mayor Of Caiena. Gov
Cullom, Mrs. Grant and the rest OF the party
followed; procession was formed in the
following order: Police, Galena, Freeport and
Dubuque militia, old soldiers Of Galena, Du
bnque veteran corps, Gen. Grant and party In
Stevens County tribune. (Morris, Minn.) 1877-1880, 1879-11-13

WnIsTLIEG is not a lofty nor yet use
full although 1t is universal accomplish
ment. Though you practice a hundred
years and though you whistle ever SO
whistley, yet the commonest switch-en.
CINE that ever scared a human being deaf
can beat you. The great and good were
never great whistlcrs. George Washing
ton never sat in friends Office, with his
feet on the window-sill, whistling Grand
fathers Clock, against the edge of card.
Strive to emulate George Washington,
and, although you may never be first in
war, FIRST in peace and first In the hearts
OF your countrymen, yet fame will not
forget you if they can write upon your
tombstone that you never whistled your
countrymen into commissions of intemp-
crate but fiuitless profanity.
Stevens County tribune. (Morris, Minn.) 1877-1880, 1879-11-13

A TRAMwAY has just been opened in
the German city of Brunswick On q new
principle. The rail has no groove. 1t is
LAID exactly flush with the roads level
and may thus be crossed at any angle
with any description of conveyance with
out any jar or disturbance. The car is
guided and kept in its place on this rail
by slight steel studs on the tire OF the
wheels, which fit into corresponding
holes puEched in the rail at the distance
Of every five inches. The invention is
that of an English architect, Mr.. Edge,
of Birmingham, and may be said now to
have merged from the experimental stage
into that OF accomplished fact.
Stevens County tribune. (Morris, Minn.) 1877-1880, 1879-11-13

Remember that horses and cattle,
that are kept'in stables and not allowed
full liberty during the day, should be
regularly cleaned. In this the brush
must be the principal cleansing instru-
ment. The curry comb is of no value ex-
cept to loosen the scurf aud dust. In
using it should be laid fiat, and worked
lightly IN circles rather than forward and
back: The scurf once loosened, brush
with quick stroke, cleaning the bristlcs
by passing them lightly over the teeth OF
tho curry comb between strokes. TIC
clean an animal quickly, perfectly and
without giving it pam is fine art that
should be studied more than it is.
Stevens County tribune. (Morris, Minn.) 1877-1880, 1879-11-13

NEAR-s1GHTEDNEss Is hereditary, and
DR.. D. F. Lincoln of Boston, in paper
on School Hygiene" just published,
shows by statistics gained from exam
ination of the eyes of children in the
public schools that the infrmity is con-
tinually increasing, so that ultimately
Americans may become a near-sighted
race. 1t is, however, possible to correct
the tendency to near-sightedness in the
young, and the matter is now receiving
much attention from oculists In many
parts of the country.
Stevens County tribune. (Morris, Minn.) 1877-1880, 1879-11-13

In Colusa County, California, there Is
q "wild man." who lives in the woods,
obtains food by robbing sheep-holders'
cabins and wears no attire whatever. He
is described as IS or 40 years of age APP
parently, with long, shaggy beard, long
and irregular hair, and body burned by
the sun to coffee. color, and in many
places covered with thick growth of
hair. No one has been able to learn his
history or who he is. Occasionally he
meets holders or travellers, and asks for
tobacco, but he refuses to answer any
questions, and as soon as he gets his to-
bacco starts back for the brush. It il
supposed that he was originally fugi.
tive from justice, and that he has become
SO accustomed to his solitary life that il
is second nature to him.
Stevens County tribune. (Morris, Minn.) 1877-1880, 1879-11-13
the WAY THE RAIN BEHAVES.


Beating the clover
Under and over.
Tossing il thithcr.
Flinging it hither,
This Is the way the rain behaves!
Pelting the garden,
Begging no pardon
Though all the roses
Fall ON their noses,
This Is the way the rain behavcsl
Drubbing and rubbing,
All the leaves scrubbing
Then the trees shaking,
Leaving them quaking,
This is the way the rain behaves!
Splashing and dashing,
Merry drops clashing,
Each other hustling-
y, what busting!
This is the way the rain behaves!
Stevens County tribune. (Morris, Minn.) 1877-1880, 1879-11-13
DOWN TO DEATH.
FALL OF A RAILROAD BRIDGE OYER
THE MISSOURI RIVER.

Seventeen Stock Cars Plunged into the
GulE-Three Train Men Killed and Three
Severely IDjured-Appeal of the Catholic
Bishops OF Ireland for Aid to the Suffer-
ing PeOple-Shocking Murder Near Ban
gOr, Me.-A Mill Superintendent Killed
For Revenge and Robbery-Des ructive
Cyclone Along the Kansas Pacific Rail-
rOad-The Steamer Falcon Sunk In Chesa-
pealxe Bay ny q OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES us
Casualty and Criminal Record.
Stevens County tribune. (Morris, Minn.) 1877-1880, 1879-11-13

HAYNES set himself up for religious
leader in Texas, even claiming to be di-
vinity, sent to the earth to take charge Of
all spiritual affairs. He said that he
was physically invulnerable, and that
1t was impossible for anybody or any
thing to hurt him. His converts, of
whom there were hundreds, believed his
prntentions, and it is said that bullet
fired at his breast had dropped harmlessly
at his feet. But there were scofters at Cor
sicana, and they rode Haynes on rail
His miraculous power failed him in this
emergency.
Stevens County tribune. (Morris, Minn.) 1877-1880, 1879-11-13

THE poet Whittier recently save the
following account of the origin Of his
famous poem entitled "Maud Muller"
lie was driving with his sister through
York, Maine, and stopped at harvest
field to enquire the way. A young girl
raking hay near the stone wall stopped to
answer their inquiries. Whittier noticed,
as she talked, that she bashfully raked
the hay over her bare feet, and she was
fresh ana fair. The little incident lett
its impression, and he wrote out the
poem that very evening.
Stevens County tribune. (Morris, Minn.) 1877-1880, 1879-11-13

As proof of the economy practised
by the new Government of Egypt, the
Austrian journal Bonbs gives the follow
ing illustration: Criminals Of a certain
grade are entitled to one hundred lashes
with the bamboo cane; but superior
court has reduced the number to fifty, on
the ground that the Government is
obliged to spend too much for bamboo
canes, when the lashes are too lsvishly
administered.
Stevens County tribune. (Morris, Minn.) 1877-1880, 1879-11-13

"What's orbs, Sallie9" "OrbsY why,
as to how, Maggie9 Who said soG' swell,
you know that city chaps was sparkling
mo last night, an he looked me square in
the face, and sung out.
sOh!i l could always bask in efful.
gence of those bright CRIBS" ''Humphl I
guess that must be what they call eyes
that squint, but what do you suppose he
wanted of basque2'
Stevens County tribune. (Morris, Minn.) 1877-1880, 1879-11-13

THE cotton receipts of Atlanta, Ca,
fell off in 1878 about $4,000 bales from
those of 1877, and this year there will be
a further decline of some 1900 bales.
But what Georgia is losing in cotton
would seem to be made up to her in rich
minerals. A single blast recently in
the old Strickland mine in Forsyth coun-
tv exposed o vein three feet in width with
the gold so thick that it could be seen Of
q distance of 10 PAGES.
Stevens County tribune. (Morris, Minn.) 1877-1880, 1879-11-13

THERE is said to be woman in the In
diana State Prison, serving out sentence
Tor life, who offers $4,000 to any man
who will marry her and release her from
durance vile. One heroic individual with
the name Of schwartzmiller, has come
forward TO sacrifice himself for the sum Of
$4,000, but the Governor of Indiana has
been forced to iisappoint his aspirations
the laws of the United States contain nc
provision whereby person can be re-
leased by any such romantic process.
Stevens County tribune. (Morris, Minn.) 1877-1880, 1879-11-13

carriages and distinguished citizens of Galena.
Every building was lavishly decorated and
elaborate arches were erected in the several
streets. The procession made the circuit of
the town, school children singing "America."
A formal greeting was extended by State Sena-
tor Mcclellan, to which Gen. Grant replied.
Stevens County tribune. (Morris, Minn.) 1877-1880, 1879-11-13
CURRENT TOPICS.

A CHEAP and simple piece of machin-
ery has Just been invented and is IN ope-
ration at Westchester, S. c., which spins
seed cotton into thread. It is claimed
the this invention will add 100 per cent
to the profit of the planter, as it saves
him the expense of ginning, bailing, bag
cling and tics.
Stevens County tribune. (Morris, Minn.) 1877-1880, 1879-11-13

ALL hope of again seeing Professor
Wise alive will have to be abandoned.
Now that the body of his companion on
the Inflated voyage has been found and
identified there is scarcely possibility
that the venerable aeronaut could have
escaped.
Stevens County tribune. (Morris, Minn.) 1877-1880, 1879-11-13

In certain towns OF Germany lads
under 16 are now forbidden to smoke
in the street, the offense being punish-
able by fine or imprisonment.
Stevens County tribune. (Morris, Minn.) 1877-1880, 1879-11-13

TIE biggest tale is that Of the sea-
serpent.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1879-07-20

steei-engraved portrait OF Professor
James D. Dana, of Yale College, one
of the most honored names in Amer
lean science; and the editor accom-
panies the portrait with an apprecia-
tive biographical sketch. The con-
tents of the number are of the usual
variety and excellence, though, in
Difference to the season, the proportion
of light and entertaining articles is
rather greater than is customary. The
list is as follows: 1.-THE New Bull
garia," by an Eastern Statesman
Chesterfield's Letters to His Son."
by M. e. Grant-Duff, NJ. P; Food
and Feeding" by Sir Henry Thomp'
son; Madame Recamier ~ "Calcu-
lating Boyss' Richard A.. Proctor,
B. A; IAN Invitation to the Bledge,"
poem, by J. A. Symonds; Russian
Court Life Under Peter Third and
Catherine Second ~ Historical As
pect.of the American Churches, y by
Dean Stanley; "Schopenhauer on
Men, Books, and Music !" "Mademoi-
selle de Mersac," Chapters XIII. to
XV; SIN the Royal Academy. A
Dramatic Vignette,n by Austin Dob
son "Village Life in the Apennines, !"
| by E. M. Clerke; "Recollections of
Thackery 5" London Bridge" po-
em the. before sketch of
Professor Dana. and the Editorial De-
partments of Foreign Literary Notes,
Science and Arts, and Varieties. 80
Published. by e. r. Pelton, % Bond
street, New Y ork. Terms, S. perry ear;
single number, As cents; trial subscrip
tion for three mo q this, ST. s
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1879-07-20
Letter from nat. NebO.
MT. NEBo SPINGs, TENN.
July 17th, 1879

Mr.. EDITOR: The weather is much
cooler since the rain on Sunday last.
The nights here, when compared to
nights in Knoxville, may well be
termed cold.
During the last week a great many
visitors arrived, mostly from Knox
vile, among them are Mrs. VIM.
Coffman and daughter, Mrs. John M.
Brooks and family, M. e. Thompson
and family, Mrs. DR.. Swift, Robert
and Patty Boyd, Mrs. John Cruze and
family, H.W. Hall and family, Robert
Duenner and family, Col. G. M. Bran
ner, Franc M. Paul and lady, Mrs. @.
E. Luckey, Miss Mary F. Davis, Mrs.
Susan M. Boyd and her accomplished
daughter Mis- Ella, Mr.. Jerry Mizer
and his sister Miss Thers, of Louis
Vile, Tenn, are also numbered among
the arrivals. Mr.. jos. FAM came over
in a buggy on Tuesday last. This
evening large crowd is expected. The
hack line has, as | learn, changed
hands. Capt. Sam. Davis will now
run IL, having bought it from Mr..
Alex Kennedy, sr. Ihe fare has also
been reduced from ST. so to $l.O0, with
twenty five cents each for trunks.
I was very much pleased to meet a
model old gent from s.across the
mounting" named Noah Everett. He
is very interesting when speaking of
love, courtship and marriage. He says
he has been married three times, and
| in his meanderings had never been
sighted. Score one for him as he is
surely an exception, judging from his
looks and good fortune. / can rest
easy. know am ''solid" for as many
wives as Solomon had. II l can sue
coed in raising q row. with Mrs Har'
vison this week l'll give you the re-
| suit in my next. SCISSORS.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1879-07-20
THE VS. DELAY.

We have never failed on proper
occasions to denounce mob law as a
thing never justifable, and that
ought never to be permitted. He
who takes the life of another, ex-
cept in the way provided by law, is
murderer, and were he indie ted
and tried under the laws, he would
be found guilty and hanged. But
the manner in which justice is ad-
ministered in our courts in many in>
stances furnised a shadow of pre-
text for mob-violence. Take the
case Of Mr.. Buford, of Kentucky,
now on trial for the murder of Judge
Elliott. lie shot his victim down
on the street with a shotgun, for
merely giving a judicial opinion with
which Buford was not satisfied. A
formidable array of witnesses have
appeared and testified that he is in
sane. That is his defense, and the
prospect is that he will be acquit-
ted. Everyone of our readers who
has been in the habit of attending
the courts, or who has paid any at
tention to their proceedings, can re-
call cases where men charged with
the commission of grave crimes.
have secured the postponement o.
their trial from time to time, unit
witnesses have died and got out o
the way. By such means many {
guilty felon has escaped merite(
punishment.
Too much latitude is given to vic
lators of the law. A REASONABLE
time should be given a man who , i
charged with crime to get up his de
Tense if he has one, but the court
ought to be exerted more vigorousl!
to preventing delays not in the in
terest of justice. Let it be under
stood that when man commit
murder or other horrible crime, b
is to be promptly tried and punishe'
for it, and there will be fewer mobs
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1879-07-20
Memphis Business Matters.

The special yellow fever correspond
ent of the Nashville american, of
Friday, has the following to say re-
garding the business of Memphis:
cit will be difficult matter to esti-
mate the serious loss TO Memphis from
business standpoint by the develop.
ment of these new cases. Many of
her most prominent business firms
are making arrangements to continue
business elsewhere, among whom Can
be mentioned Messrs. Hill & Mitchell,
Wholesale boots and shoes, who will
remove permanently. to st. Louis.
Messrs. Goodbar & Co. will fill all
orders for boots and shoes from Their
Boston Office, Messrs, Walker Bros.
& Co, Wholesale druggists, go to ST.
Louis, as will also Messrs. HerZog &
Bro, wholesale ststioners. The Man
haitian Bank has turned over all its
COLLECTIONS to the First National Bank,
which institution will pay all it's de-
positors.D 0 The Manhattan will open
branch coffice at Knoxville, Tenn.
Gaston's Hotel closed tonight. Col
G. B. Galloway, proprietor Of the Pea
body Hotel, will keep his house open
the same as he did last year. Rotwith-
standing he has received avery tfatter.
ing offer from Mr. Potter Palmer, OF
Chicago, to come on and assume the
management Of the Palmer House" .
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1879-07-20
a. Niagara Falls of a Precipitation.

A Niagara Falls of a Precipitation.
Memphis Avalanche,
Robert g. Pillow, son Of the
late ex-Confederate General Pillow,
lives on an Arkansas plantation
across the river from Memphis. A
few days ago, accompanied by
Aleck, one of the colored men on
the place, he was out hunting a
wild hog that had been seen in the
vicinity. Pillow had a gun and
Aleck had armed himself with a
pint bottle filled with whisky. The
hog was found and shot, and just as
Pillow went up to the writing ani~
NAL, an immense section mouth
snake, whose bite is as fatal as
that of a rattlesnake, fastened its
fangs on the calf Of his leg.
Pillow is not easily frightened.
lie took in the situation in mo-
ment, and instead of exhibiting
alarm, he turned to his companion
and quietly remarked: "Aleck, I
think I'll try a little of that whisky
now" whisky being considered an
infallible remedy. He poured
every drop down his throat without
stopping to venture any remarks as
to its qnality. Then shouldering
his gun he rapidly walked to the
house, half.mile distant, where he
drank the contents of three ordinary
glass tumblers filled with whisky.
He was soon in Niagara Falls of
prespiration,' which rapidly ex-
PEELED the poison and saved his life.
For day or two after, he says, he
was the sickest man in all Arkan-
sas. -