Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1879-08-18
FOREIGN.
pAMAalkpas FLOODS. s

London. Aug. l8.-In consequence 0t the
storm traflc is suspended on the railway
between Chester and Hollyhesd. A via
duct at Landdulas Wale-, has been washed
away, also some Of the bridges. Several
sewers were burst by freshets on the lincs
of Liverpool railways. and Birkenbead |
flooded There hsye been thirty hours OF
continuous rain at Chester. 10 Derby |
shire, Trent and Derwent the rivers over
flooded, and all low lying lands are flooded.
Wheat is gradually rotting, and any crops
left standing will not pay for cutting. The
rain at Sheffield was so violent as to wash
away the foundation Of FIVE houses in course
of construction.
NOTICE OF REDUCTION OF WAGER.
A weeks notice of Eve per cent reduction
Of wages of operatives mas been posted 10
most Of the cotton fields at ltalev bridge,
where 100000 splndlcs are running on
short time, aud 2OO,OO0 stopped altogether,
while 63G QUO are working full time. AL
more general adoption Of the short time
system is expected this winter In Ashton
under Tyne 425O0O spindles have been
stopped, aud 2O0, 600 work on short time.
LARGE LOSS.
LONDON, Aug. 18.-The sugar refinery of
David Martineau & Sons IL burned. The
damage is estimated at 100000 pounds.
SERIOUS STATE OF AFFAIRS.
Calcutta, Aug. l6.-Affairs in Numpa
district of Madras presidency. growing out
Of the levying of . tax on palm trees are
80 serious thai the Duke of Bucking ham
has decided to proceed in person to the
scene of disturbance. This step is, much
criticised, as it ia considered great harm
has already been done by the conflict Of
authorities.
DOMINION, LABOR TROUBLE. 3
Quebec, Aug. 1s.-The Irish ship labor
ers resolved not TO accept any reduction in
wages as asked BY the French section. In
both St. Patricks and French churches yes
terday the clergy recommended moderation.
A number of ladies who are remaining in
town sought protection at the citadel. The
magistrates Of the city will call meeting
Of interested persons aud will ask the gov.
ernor to enforce the Blake act. Armed
companies of the Quebec battalion have
been stationed at Lorete by people from
Cape Black.
Quebec, Aug. 1S-Everything, quiet.
The rain is clearing Che streets of'rio,ers.
In the Irish part Of the city all passers by
and carriages during the night were chal-
lenxed, stopped and examined by armed
men. Eighty royal rifles have been re-
a,oved from the skating rink to the queens
wharf.
London, Oat., Aug. l8.-Julia Holman,
actress, died yesterday.
NEW MINISTRY.
Cairo, Aug. lS.-The Egyptian ministry
formed by Cheerif Pa-ha on the accession OF
al, l,a>o n
another ministry composed Of various
pashas Of whom little is known, has been
formed, the khedve holding the presidency
Of the council.
~ ~ "A REQUIREMENT. Sks
London, Aug 18.-The News Paris cor.
respondent says the announcement that the
auditors at the sltting, of the council Of state
must have degree from the state universi.
~ is believed to indicate the policy of the
!, government in case the senate rejects the
Ferry education bill. {
Icy DUEL WITH SWORDS.
NJ. Perron, sub.lieutenant of hussara, and
n. Revere, editor Of the Progress de Lyon
yesterday fought duel with swords at Ly
onshire. The latter was wounded in th.
lungs.
VOLUNTEER FLEET.
st. Petersburg Aug. 1s-The voluntee
fleet subscli iptton has ceased. Two milliol
rublesf bave been Collected
THIRD TRIAL.
London, Aug. 1S.-The third court mar
tlsl on the Gross Kurfnrst disaster will as
scmble on the 2Oth inst
MIRA sRToRn NOT DEAD.
London, Aug. 1S-Thc announcement q
the death Of Mrs. Ss,oris. daughter Of Gen
Grant, 10 not true The mistake aros
from the death Of Mrs. F. w. Sstoris, 70,
merly Adelaide Kemblc.
An IRISH RIOT. gst I,
London. Aug. iS.-At Lurgan, ireland
on Saturday two hundred police charged q
mop With nvcd bsyouets, The polso
~sre esaiee back and % Of ,Iheir uumhe
INJURED: Kissl moha tIred At each oths
VIM tlnes One leader Of the Ca,holl
party bad aomc dynamite which cxp,ode
ipjurine him fatally.