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Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1879-02-07

DR.. D. S. Baker arrived here last
Tuesday from Portland, having come
from The Dalles with HE own team.
He says that part Of the Walla Walla
and Columbia river railroad has beer
sold TO Messrs. Ainsworth, La1d l. Co..
Of Portland, but that he retains an
interest and the management Of the
road, particularly Of the contemplated
extensions. Onion.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1879-02-07
Idaho County Finances.

The following is an extract from the
Auditors report to the board Of county
commissioners, of the financial condi.
ton Of Idaho county on Jan. LIST. 1879:
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-08-16
THE WALLACE COMMITTEE.
Investigating the Massachusetts Election in
1878 The Testimony Taken
Yesterday.

Boston, Aug 1.-THE Wallace investigat-
Ing committee had before them this morning
George G. Crocaer, chairman OF the Repubii-
can State Central Committee this year, who
read circular issued charging q commission
against the opponents Of the Republican
party, which was sent to 700 gentlemen. he
denied corresponding with manufacturers or
mill owners, with the purpose OF controlling
the votes OF their workmen. Croker charged
the Democrats with making the nearest ap-
proach to buIldozing in Massachusetts, and
said they subsidized liquor saloons TO gain
easy voters. He acknowledged fraternity
address to the clergy, but knew OF no attempt
at undue influence on voters by Republican
manufacturers or others.
AS Thayer, chairman Of the Republican
State Committee Of 1878. was cross-ezamtned
at length by Senator Wallace about the meet
ing Of manufacturers at the Parker House
during that canvass. which he said was SIM
ply for general discussion. No effort was
made to raise money. The men present rep
resented perhaps s1o,o0O,oo0 Of capital, though
witness was not certain Of that. Men came
to him during the canvass about political
work, perhaps 2000 In all They were all set
to work against Butler. What money was
used was collected from local Federal officials.
In leaving the stand Ihayer said he would
express, as o private citizen his Indignation
that this committee should come On here 70
investigate an utterly base attack against the
Republican organization.
Senator Wallace replied that the opinion
would be properly recorded and weighed.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-08-16
.; average, 7s4a; same date last
PRESENCE OF MIND.
Some Striking Instances Recently Recorded.
New York SUM-

tasW York SUM-
Presence OF mind has lately proved valua~
bic In severaI interesting cases. Henry Kuhn,
at the bottom OF Dubuque well, drove his
ne saw the earth-laden bucket falling, thus
saving himself from being crushed. John
Carey, when lightning struck the New Haven
mill, Of which he was foreman, knocked down
three Of the panic-strickeI operators, who
we're nadly ruahing toward the narrow exit,
and 30 prevented a dangerous jam On stair
way. Mrs. Dunkin, Of Long Prairie, Mimi,
was Threatened with al ax BY her crazy son.
She said: "WeI, Il you want to cut my head
nodded, and they passed out TO the wood pile.
Il was dark, and addressing ilin with, "yow,
I'll put my head on the block" she drew the
white kerehief from her neck and threw it
down and slipped away. The lunatic struck
the kerchief q neavy but harmless blow. Julia
Clarke, q San Francisco factory girl, was
caught in machine bY her long hair. She
seized pair OF shears and cut OF her tresses
30 quickly that she WAS not drawn between
have been. Ten men started down the shaft
OF Nevada mine In a small skip. The donkey
engine broke, and the miners felt their vessel
sink downward with lightning speed. Death
ly fear turned every face white. In the panic
most Of them cI1fcned the skip to wait for the
crash. At the first intimation of disaster
Patrick Mccarthy, the engineer at the top OF
the shaft, seized heavy plank and thrust the
end between the pizeon-shaft and the reel
from which the cabe was running off. The
drum was running with terrific speed, and
the friction produced streams OF fire and
smoke. But the engineers thrust was exact
IL 81 the right point, and the end OF the board
aoon checked the decent, bringing the skip
to a sta1dstill few feet from the bottom.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-08-16
THE NATIONAL CoTr0N EXCHANGE.
Third and Last Day Of the Meeting The
Subiecss Discussed and the Action
Taken.

NEW YoRE, Aug. 15-At the third and last
days session Of the National Cotton COnyen-
ton the first business after the ordinary rou-
tine work was the discussion of the report OF
committee No. /. The only part Of the report
on which discussion was expected was that
the time OF the meeting OF the National Cotton
Exchange be fixed for the third Wednesday
In July. Over the other parts Of the reports
there was no difference Of opinion After
some discussion the date for holding the con-
vention was fixed for the third Wednesday In
July. The resolutions reported by committee
No 1, regarding the filing of reports with
press agents on the ninth of each month, was
adopted.
A resolution to petition the Washington
authorities to include In the next CELSIUS re-
port the area OF cotton under cultivation in
each county and State, were referred to COM
mittee No s.
The report Of committee No was then
read. The report states that after a careful
examination of the subject, the committee
recommend that all discussion on the matter
of tare or aliowauce-of any description on ac-
count of bagging and ties be indefinitely post
poned After some discussion, resoIu-
tions were passed calling attention to
the great importance OF selling cot
ton by net weight, and req testing
that committee OF three be appointed
by each OF the cotton exchanges and report at
the next meeting OF the National Exchange,
and impressing upon them the importance
this canon attaches to the subject. Flax bag
gsng for cotton was also discussed. and It was
decided to use no bagging which would STAN
cotton. The caterpillar destruction og the
crops was also considered. 4 resolution was
adopted petitioning Congress In al ways pos
sible to promote the enterprise oil improving
the navigation of the Mississippi river.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-08-16

FOREIGN FLASHES.

Saugon, president Of the council general Of
Bordeaux, has became a candidate against
BIanqui for mem Der OF the Chamber OF Depu-
ties.
The Firman Of investitlre Of Prince Tewfk
was read yesterday at Cairo. The ceremonies
were very impressive.
A dispatch from yaiais, Switzerland, brings
accounts Of q fatal accident which occurred
Thursday last In the Matterhorn Mountain.
DIR. Moseley, JF.. OF Boston, had made a sue
cassful ascent Of the mountain In company
with party Of acaoaintanees. bnt while de-
scending he missed his footing, fell and was
instantly killed. The fall was from the side
Of narrow projection which oyerhaug an
abyss many feet deep.
James MeHenTy, a well known financial
agent In London, has failed, with liabilities Of
nearly E1,010,000.
The Porte has finally offered the Larissa
district 10 Greece instead OF JaIins-
Capt. Deinhart, commanding the German
gunboat Bismarck, has been ordered to con-
clude treaties OF commerce, similar to that
lately made with Samoa, with all other Poly
nesiau i-Ianda.
The Emperor William has returned 10 Ba-
belaberg and f5 wonderfully strong and i'm
proved in health.
Russia has presented to Bulgaria three
million rounds OF ammunition and a large
quantity Of military clothing.
Several high officers fn the department Of
police have been imprisoned for reInissness
in experimenting the execution OF measures
against the Nihilists.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-08-16
THE YELLOW FEVER.
"A Slight Improvement in the Stu
alton at Memphis.
The New Cases and Deaths Yester-
Iay-aood Health Maintained
at the Camp.

MEMpHIs, Aug. Is, IL 30 q. m.-Inere are
tfhree new cases ~ Sarah Webster, MOSES
Moody, colored; G. Mason Lean, white.
Deaths-Frank Cunningham, Mary Dusoid,
Katie Forbes, Ellen J. Bolton, Patrick lgoe,
white; Katherine Phillips, colored.
Six hundred and fifty people are In Camp
Father Mathew, four miles froIa the cty.
Only one ID sick and that one not with yellow
fever.
10. m-New cases-Wilie Sullivan, John
Holland, white; Emma Thomas, 3. Hamp-
toms son, David Henderson, Rosa saund ers,
Ed Parol Harriet Cannon, colored.
D. m.-Ao new cases. Deaths-Amanda
Majors, Gertrude Walls, colored; A. w.
Doweil, white.
%. m-There are fourteen new cases, in
clnding Ora Williams, Geo. Fuller and james
Gilbert, reported to-day, and eleven deaths,
but there are numerous cases not reported
The doctors say that the present weather is
having b fearful effect upon the sick.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 15-The National Board
OF Health has received the following:
MEMPHIS, Aug. 15.-Ghere have been forty
cases and seven deaths since last report.
VIM.
AT THE NEW YORK QUARANTINE.
New yoRK, Aug. 15.-Gen. McQuade says
that with the exception Of one man there are
no patients now remaining at the quarantine
hospital. He anticipates a number Of cases
next month, and says that they are well pre-
pared for them.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-08-16
omciaI salaries In Germany.

Official salaries are very low In Germany
com pared with those il England. Tne entire
salary Of the Imperial Chancellor, Prince Bis
marea, from all sources, both as Prussian
Minister and Chancellor Of the Empire, Is only
81, 800 marks 1913, 500 The highest salary OF
Pr1ssian Cabinet Minister is 5000 marks.
Pensions are on the same moderate scale.
They are settled on analogous principles to
those which govern the English civil service
pension system, the pension amounting 20 as
mary eightieths OF the salary which was
being received at the time OF retirement IS
there have been years spent In the service Of
the State. Ten years are aided 70 the record n
Of service Ia all cases where misconduct mas
exceeds 1900 marks 5000 only the half Of
SUCH excess Is taken into account DE. ala,
the retiring Minister Of Public Works and
Education, entered the service OF the State in
1s47. He mas consequently thist three years
Of public service plus ten. His salary as min
ister was 36, 900 marks, which becomes re-
dueed to "a, 900 for the purpose Of estiEa ating
mis- pension, which will be eforty-tHo-eightietns
OF this amount, or little over the half, viz,
Il, 800 marks $500.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-08-16
Eeonomie., Candidates for London.
{ Washington Republie.I

While considering this subject how would
1T do to appoint ex-senator MeCreery, OF Ken
tucxy, or Senator Davis, OF Illinois? The
former on salary of 5000 year saved over
5000 and during six years In the Senate laid
by S250G0 It Is related Of him that he sat up
all Light once upon time playing Mker at
ten cent limit. In the morning some friend
asked nira how he came out, Come out, !"
said he, why lost fifty cents quicker than
he'll could scoEch q feather" Senator Davis,
although thrice millionaire, Is little close
in his personal expenses. During the sitting
Of the Senate 1t is his habit to go to Aunt
Mary. the pie-woraan In the corridor. for his
LUNCH Laying his hand on a plate OF cakes
or apples, he asks: s'Hov much are tnese?'
1.-TWO ceIsts.' 'And theses" laying his hand
on another plate. Three cents" &C, Mary.
you're too high, too high" Then he will buy
q piece Of pie and glass of milk, and stand
ing at the counter Tie weighs $50 pouDdsJ he
eats his lunch with tranquility. Another
man happen to think OF at this moment
would make good minister and lay up
money beside-Hayesf
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-08-16

NEW ORLEANS, SATURDAY. AUGUST 16, 1879.

ply with all reasonable wishes OF her subjects
respecting their improvement fn educabioh,
and other measures enacted into law at this
session of Parliament are cited In single
paragraph Of congratuiation.
AN IRISH RIOT Iy WHICH SEVERAL PERSONS
ARE KILLED.
dispatch from Dublin says there was
much rioting In Lurgan to-day ON the oeca-
sion Of the celebration Of Lady Day. The
police fired upon the mob and several persons
were killed and many injured.
THE AGRICULTURAL COMMISSION.
Mr. PeIl, member OF Parliament from Lei
eestershire, and Mr.. Read, member from
York, both eminent aRricuIturists, have been
appointed as paid sub-comraissioners with
orders 10 visit the United States TO collect ev1-
dence for the royal mnission on the agri-
cultural distress In Great Britain. Messrs.
Pell and Read will take their departure next
week. 5@
CONTINUED EXCITEMENT At LCEGAE.
dispatch from Dublin says there is in
tense excitement at Lurgan; that the rfotfng
has been repeatedly renewed, and that sew
erai Of the rioters have been shot dead by the
police.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-08-16
CRIMES AND CASUALTIES.
Probable Fatal Assault Upon Steamboat
Clerk at Vermilion7ille.

VEEMILIoFvILLE, La, Aug. 15.-When the
Pharr Line steamer Matte landed at Centre
port yesterday, on her way from Fermilion-
Vile to Morgan City, her clerk, young Mr.
Kibbe, Of AbbeviIle, was attacked and seri.
ousy II not fatally injured by a Mr. Levy
formerly resident Of New Orleans and now
planter on the Bayou Vermilion.
It seems that for some time past q war o:
words had been waging between the two
men, during which Kibbe told Mr.. Levy to
hold himself ready for him at any time. Al
the boat approached yesterday, Levy crossed
over from his plantation to the landing, hay
ing In his hand short, stout stick, well
shaped for q biudgeon. He said though, that
1t was simply a walking stick, and TO the re-
mark that 1t was rather short TOR that pur-
pose he did not answer.
Levy then entered the store Of Mr.. Moss
and remained concealed there until Kibbe
came ashore. and Moss, going into the house
for a bill, stood alone on the landing, and
moment Levy quietly left the store, and,
walking up behind Hibbe, dealt the unslla-
pecting man blow across the temple with
bis stick, which felled him to the ground
speechfess, stunned and bleeding. Mr. Joe
Moss here ran out and endeavored to stop
Levy, who eluded his grasp and again struck
his antagonist several heavy blows ABOUT the
head and shoulders.
The one-sided fight was then ended BY q
large dog that stood near. which adopted
Levys own plan Of attack, and went for him
from behind 30 heavily that he was compelled
to turn and defend himself with his club.
Kibbe was carried On the boat id a helpless
condition, and Levy retired from the scene
remarking that Ktbbe knew what that was
for. The boat left and Levy returned to the
store with pistol In his hand, where he said
he was prepared to kill Kib5e II he had found
1t Unnecessary, but he only intended to hurt him
as he had done. He thinks he Is In the right
and seems not to fear arrest.
Kibbe IL said to be Of stock not partial to
settling such an affair by affidavit, and
whether his injuries prove fatal Or he recoyers
from bis precarious condition, the future may
bring serious results from his harsh treat
ment at Levy's hands. OBSERVER.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-08-16
Peculiar Domestic eArraHkements.
Boston Traveller, August 81

A family in ons OF the SUBURBS Of Boston
furnishes fine Illustration OF the manner In
which modern divorce laws have overthrown
the old fashioned ideas concerning the sacred
ness Of marriage. 4 dozen years ago young
man and young woman were married. Soon
after they had son, and for several years ap-
peared TO live together as happily as their
neighbors. But at length the wife concluded
that she was tired OF her husband. and with
out any opposition from him, obtained d.
yorce OF course there was another man In
the caae, and TO him she was soon after mar
RED The strange part Of It is that after all
this had happened the man went TO board
with his mother-in-law between whom and
atilI boarding In her house, at which his late
wife and her present husband are frequent
visitors, ard he seems to be perfectly satis~
fed with the arrangement
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-08-16
THE UNITED KINGDOM.
Speech Of tie Queen Upon the Prorogation
Of Parliament.

LoxDoT, Aug. 15-ParIianent was pro-
rogued to-day, and the Queens speech was
read in the House OF Lords by the Lord Chan
celor, Baron Cairns. The speech contains
substance:
Her Majesty eongratulates her Parliament
upon the fact that cordial and friendly reIa-
tions exist between Great Britain aud all
the exception Of the South Afri-
can chieftain with whom she now
believes terms Of peace are about to
be arranged. The influence of her
Majesty has been assiduoGsly employed for
the maintenance Of treaty obligations and for
the consolidation OF general peace on the
continent of Europe. This influence has not
been barren, and the state OF tranquility
which now exists throughout the continent is
proof of the good effects which have resulted
scrfbed by the treaty Of Berlin have been
faithfully executed, and the ealanities Of war
which seemed so threatening a few months
ago, have been entirely avoided. Turkey has
reforms urged upon the Sublime Porte
the treaty Of Berlin, and her Majesty
trusts the Sultan will fully recognize the
great importance OF q timely and cordial
which he has entered. The Qdeen trusts the
decisive success which has attended her
armies in South Africa will lead to an early
peace, and TO the opening up to British enter
prise and civilization the whole of that por-
ton Of Africa. Soc congratulate the country
upon the favorable conclusion Of the AZ
CHAN campaign, and praises the
bravery, devotion and excellent man
agement of the civil and military officers
entrusted with the work OF eff-cting COM
plete and satisfactory arrangem ent with the
Ameer Of Afghanistan. Sne thanks the
House OF Commons for the liberal manner in
which they have responded to the unexpected
demands made upon them to meet the. ex-
penses for the wars in India and South Africa,
and remarks that, notwithstanding the un-
fortunate depression of many branches OF
trade and industry In the kingdom, the reve-
nue. OF the government was found ample for
all ezigencies. The passage OF the Irish
University bill Is mentioned as another in
stance OF the desire OF the Sovereign to COM
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-08-16
SPORTING NOTES.
The Walking Match at Providence.

PROVIDENCE, Aug. 15,-Tne score at u
O'Clock stood: Hartman, POI miles laps
Elson, 18s miles 4 laps; Colbert, f56 miles 5
iaps; Albert, 1874 miles 5 laps; Wilmont, is
miles 6 laps; Coiston, 174 miles 2 laps, Dick
inson, III miins l lap; Harrows, 165 miles 5
laps; Campana, 1874 miles; lockwood, 155
miles 4 laps; Armstrong, 148 miles; Daniels,
139 miles; Wheeler, 134 miles.
THE SARATOGA RACES.
SARATOGA, Aug. 15.-The first race to-day
was a handicap sweepstakes, all ages, three
quarters Of a mile. and WAS won by Check
mate, Egypt second. Time, 1:164. In the
betting Ch4ckmate brought $50, Egypt and
OrioIe $40 each, Jennie B. and Verdict $50
each, ths field so.
The second race, a handicap sweepstakes,
all ages, one mile ard a quarter, vas won BY
Volturno, Gov. Ham pton second Time, 2:10f+
Folfurno was the favorite at 500, Hampton
S129, Mary Ann S25.
The third race, purse 500, for all ages, one
mile and furiong, was won by Hippogriffe,
Brother to Grinstead second. Time, .55l4.
In the betting Belle brought 500, Hippo
griffe $50, the Brother to Grinstead $40,
Blossom $50.
The fourth race, purse $500, a selling race
for all ages, one mile, was won By Jackscrew,
Simon second. Time, Al. In the betting
Simon brought $50, Jackscrew, s120, Ben
nett, $50.
CLEVELAND, Aug. 16.-Chicagos 0, Cleye-
lands 2.
BUFFALO, Aug. I5-Cincinnati 0, Buffalos
10.
Troy, Aug. f5.-Troys Z, Providence 16.
SPRINGFIELD, Aug. 15.-Springfields 6,
Jersey City 2.
WORCESTER, Aug. Woreesters Is, Ma
ttonals 3.
Boston, Aug 15.-Bostons 1s, Stars Q.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-08-16
Curious Coincidence.
EHoaton Traveller. Reu.I

By curious coincident, not noted by many
perhaps, In three States where the Deraocra-
cy are making desperate efforts to secure
power next fall, It's standard is In the hands
Of renegade Republicans. In Ohio 1t ID Ewing,
In Maine it Is Smith, in Massachusetts II is
Butler. Ewing deserted the Republican flag
because he didn't ike the Reconstruction
policy; Smith because he didn'e like the Re-
sumption policy; Butler because se-WeI, 1t
would take too long To tell They are a
Greenback trio, and # successful, who doubts
taat it would be claimed az a great triumph
for the Nationalist Pending the elections,
however, In this state st least, National Is
SUES must be ignored"
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-08-16
CANADA.
Changes in the Bank Of Montreal.

MONTREAL, Aug. 5.-R. 3. Angus to-day
resigned his positfon as general manager of
the Bank OF Montreal. No reason Ia as yet
assigned, but it is understood to be simply a
question OF personal difficulty between him
self and the president as TO the management
Mr.. Angus has accepted the general man
agership Of the ST. Paul and Minneapolis
Railroad and goes to st. Paul. It Is gener
ally understood that Walter Watson, now
agent In New York, will succeed him as gen.
eral manager Of the Bank Of Montreal
HEAVY DECLINE IN BANK STOCK.
The stock market to-day was very much
affected by the resignation Of z. B. Angus,
general manager Of the Bank Of Montreal.
The stock Of the bank was quoted yesterday
afternoon at 1921, and fell per cent at the
forenoon roard and at the opening of the af-
ternoon board fell to 1z51l, or nearly per
cent In tWeTty-four hours. However, before
the board closed the stock recovered to 127
The heavy decline was largely brought about
by well founded runors that some Of the di-
rectors have been selling stock Of the bank.
Other bank stocks declined In sympathy.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-08-16
The Victims of the Late Railroad Col
IisIOn.

PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 1.-THE bodies Of the
Ave persons killed yesterday in the collision
on the Narrow Gauge Railroad, are at the
Office Of Coroner Jeffries, In Camden, except
Ing the body Of Chas. Schail. the deaf mute,
which was sent To his late residence, In this
city. All the bodies appear to be crushed
from the lower part Of the trunk mp TO the
breast, leaving the face scarcely bruised.
While the bodies were lying In the coroner'a
office from daylight this morning there was
continual attendance OF persons to take a
look at them
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-08-16
The Government Prepared for n Mormon
Outbreak.

NEW YORK, Aug 1.-THE Tfibune's Wash
ington special says that the administration
is not unmindful OF the threatening state Of
affairs reported to exist ON account Of the
hostility Of the Morrnons to the enforcement
Of the anti-polygamy laws. Secretary Nc
Creary says matters are being closely
watched, but nothing has yet occurred which
appears to call for official interference. He
says the number OF troops now Ia Utah seems
to be sufficient to enforce the decreaS Of the
courts and to protect the Gentile5 should tha
Mormons venture upon acts of violence. II
more troops should become necessary they
are 50 posted that they can be speedily sent
tn Utah
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-08-16
How John sherman got Rich.

From an Interview with the General Ia the
Philadelphia Press.l
John isn't what you people here in the
East would call rich. far from 1t, about a hun
dred and twenty or hundred and fifty thou
Sand, In addition to what belongs to his wife.
John owns beautiful home In Mansfield,
Ohio, and also In Washington, and he lives
comfortably and we'll but he has never made
one dollar out OF his position as public Off
Ger, What he has he made In his profession
and out OF blind and sash factory in Ohio, ID
which he has long mad an interest.