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The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1879-11-12

TnE biggest tale i that Of the sear
serpent.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1879-11-12

HAYNES set himself up fora religious
leader in Texas, even claiming to be d.
yinity, 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 ito hurt him. His converts, Of
whom there were hundreds, believed his
pretentions, and it is said that a bullet
fred at his breast had dropped harmlessly
at his feet. But there were scofers at Cor
sicana, and they rode Haynes on rail.
His miraculous power failed him in this
emergency.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1879-11-12


A TRAn1wAY has just been opened in
the German city Of Brunswick on new
principle. The rail has no groove. It 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 punched 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.
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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 ap-
parently, with a 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, aud asks fo1
tobacco, but he refuses to answer any
questions, and as soon as he gets his to.
bacco starts back for the brush. It is
supposed that he was originally y fugi
tive from justice, and that he has become
SO accustomed to his solitary life that i
Is second nature to him, ~.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1879-11-12

Libouia taoribunda t. a winter-fower-
ing plant, with pretty foliage, which,
added 10 its crimson and yellow flowers,
makes decided tavorite for the plant
stand. Begonias Of various shades are
frequently in flower the whole year, and
will stand great amount of neglect. A
white variety now stands on the window
sill by my side, covered with its snowy
flowers with yellow stamens in the centre.
Bouvardias are highly esteemed for win
dow-gardens, and their clusters of tiny
trumpet-shaped flowers, in pure white,
PINK or scarlet shades are very ornamen-
tai.
Carnations, however, arc my special
pets, and the monthly varieties are al
ways bright and beautiful and can be
purchased of the florist for the low price
Of from twenty to thirty cents each. They
flower in the richest shades of scarlet,
crimson and pink, while tho pure white
| varieties are also in great demand. These
plants are subject, however, to red spid.
ers and aphis, and must be frequently
showered or plunged into water to keep
them clean.
The Cestrum nocturnum or night bloom.
ing Jessamine, is one of the very pretti,
est plants for window. gardening, not or
account of the beauty Of its flowers OF
their desirability for bouquets; but be
cause Of the rare fragrance il diffuses in
the room after the evening lamps arr
lighted. have one now in the tulles
bloom During the day its tiny trumpet
shaped Aewers Of yollowish green art
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1879-08-04
YELLOW FEVER.

Appearance of the Disease in Mobile
The Death Rate in Memphis Diminish
ing.
New YORK, Aug. "A special despatch
from Mobile says there are dozen cases of yell
low fever there, which is denied by the health
board.
Curtis n. Chapman, second mate of the
brig Salisbury of st. John, N. B., and Nell c.
Darnsted, a sailor Of the same vessel which
touched at Havana on the way hither, were
admitted to the Quarantine Hopital this morn
ing sick with yellow fever. There are now
five patients at the hospital, and three large
buildings on Hoffman's Island, under control
OF the quarantine commissioners, are in readi-
ness for the reception of patients.
LOUISVILLE, Aug. 2.-There have been "A
deaths during the week, one being an import
ed case of yellow fever from Memphis
ROME, Aug. "A decree has quarantined
qessels from the United States ON account of
yellow fever.
MEMPHIS, Aug. 2.-Fourteen new cases have
been reported to the board of health since yes
terday. Seven deaths have also occurred. The
total number OF deaths according to the official
announcement of the board of health for the
week ending tonight at p. m, is A; from yell
low fever 26; other causes Is. 1t was the pur-
pose of the president to declare the fever cpl
demic, as the number of deaths from the dis
ease exceeds those from all other causes COM
Dlned, DuU, as the deatn rate Tor the week
shows a material decrease from the previous
week, he withholds his declaration for the
present. Physicians are sanguine that the
maximum death rate is reached, and that de-
crease in the number of deaths can reasonably
be expected. A drenching rain fell this after
noon.
New YORK, Aug. "a Memphis special
reports the illness by fever of niece of John
M Sanderlin, living four miles from Memphis
on the Raleigh route. She has not visited
Memphis since July 4th and had no cores
pondence from there. The only plausible the
Dry advanced isl that a refugee family was sick
in the house last year and it is thought the
germs of the disease have been brought to life
by the warm weather.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1879-08-04
Just influence Of France in Europe and the

just influence of France i'll Europe and the
whole world
Jules Simon dwelt upon the frmness of
Theirs in resisting even his own party when
Liberal Conservative convictions were touched
M. Martal, President of the Senate, also
spoke. The speech of M. Simon was interestn.g
as iustifying his resistance to Jules Ferry's
educational policy by pointing to the example
of Theirs.
Foreign Notes.
Fourteen persons were killed by the explos-
ion of powder magazine at Durango, Spain,
Saturday.
1t is stated that the city of Serinogann, in
Cashmere, has had its population reduced from
100000 to 10000 by famine
/. In view of the success of the Socialists in
ing the practcability of making the anti-So-
cialist bill more rigorous. The leaders of the
Liberals are discussing programme to unite
the various sections
The proceedings in the Carey court martial
have been quaShed on account OF informality.
In the House of Commons Saturday, the
chancellor of the exchequer ridiculed the
statement of the Paris Moniteur that England
had for wears been helping the Sultan of Mo-
rocco to prepare for conflict with Spain.
In consequence of the threatening move
ments by the Turks number of rifles have
been distributed among the Greek troops and
six new batteries /. of artillery completely
equipped.
A despatch from Berlin reports that COM
mission has been appointed to inquire into the
cause of the accident on board the gunboat Re-
nown. 1t is rumored that the boiler of the
Cory cite Freya burst off Malta, but the acct:
dent was kept secret.
A St. Petersburg dispatch says: 'sThe
Vnemya announces that the troops of the 10th
division at Saratof are ordered to Turkes-
TAM
1t is stated that the Emperor Francis JOS
eph, as well as the Austrian government, has
expressed approval of the scheme for connect
ing the Austrian and Swiss railways by tun-
mel of Mount Arlberg, Rhetian Alps.
In consequence of threatening movements of
the Turks large number of new rifles have
been distributed among the Greek troops and
SIX new batteries of artillery are completely
equipped.
There is strong impression at Hong Kong
that Minister Seward should not be returned
while criminal charges stand against him.
Lord Chelmsford has resigned the command
OF the English force in Zululand.
American vessels are to be quarantned in
Italian ports, on account of yellow fever
The French legislative bodies have been
prorogued until Nov. 25th or Dec. LIST.
A London correspondent at Vienna an
nounces that the Archduchess Christine and
mother have left for Briaritz where it is beliey-
ed they will be visited by the King of Spain.
Daily News despatch from Lisbon reports
that the Gazette has issued a notice stating
that New York and New Jersey are considered
infected with yellow fever. In regard to other
Atlantic ports action is supended
DIR. Joseph P. Thompson, a we'll known
American clergyman, is dangerously ill in
London
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1879-08-04
THE NEWS IN A NUTSHELL

A fire in Houlton yesterday destroyed the
custom house, post-ofice, many stores and a
number of residences. Seventeen buildings
in all were burned Loss $25, 900.
Senator Blaine addressed the Republicans of
Saco Saturday night.
The st. Louis journal of Commerce contains
extracts from letters of merchants of all parts
of the West, indicating gratifying revival of
business.
1t is rumored that another rebellion will be
attempted in Cuba during the fall and winter.
The Arctic steamer Vega has passed through
Behring's Straits.
Secretary Evarts is said to be anxious to APP
point Mr.. Stoughton to the English mission.
The names of ex-Secretary Fish and ex-Sena-
tors Frelinghuysen and Howe are also men
toned.
Hartman, the Maine pedestrian, won the
Baltimore walking match
Cholera is raging in the southern part of
Japan.
AT the request of the Nicaraguan government
Civil Engineer Menocal of the U. S. Navy
has been instructed to complete the survey of
the Nicaraguan canal route.
Sitting Bulls brother was killed in the re-
cent engagement between the Sioux and Gen.
Miles,
1t is rumored that there are dozen cases of
yellow fever in Mobile. The deaths from
fever in Memphis last week were. less than the
week before and it is hoped the death rate has
reached the maximum.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1879-08-04

Cattle are dying of thirst in Texas
Michael Noonan, seaman on board schoon.
er Union, died at sea of yellow fever.
Steamer Lizzie is ashore on Long Island
There are reports of cholera in Monterey.
with 100 deaths per day.
Evan Morris Of Pittsburg has challenged
Warren Smith of Halifax to a scull race TO,
$1,000 side for five miles on Silver Lake
Mass.
An intoxicated man lying on the track be-
tween Providence and Fall River. was run
over and killed Saturday night.
The executors of Brigham Young's estate
have given bonds.
The directors of the insolvent Consolidated
6ank OF Montreal are charged with issuing
false statements.
EDWARD L. Page, chief clerk in the Vermont
Central Railroad Office at Burlington has been
arrested on the charge of embezzling S17. 600
and committed to jail. ~'NNO'
A rotary boiler in Montague's paper mill at
Turner's Falls, Mass, exploded Saturday, kill
ing one man and wounding two.
The Spiritualist camp-meeting at Onset Bav.
Mass, closed yesterday.
Rev. w. I'll: Sigston was brought, to Ports
mouth from Newburyport Saturday, charged
with obtaining goods under false pretences
He was acquitted.
Thirteen members of desperate gang of
robbers, charged with burglary and outrage
upon old people, have been arrested at Read
ing, Penn.
Malarial typhoid fever has caused
four deaths at a village smear Kingston, N. Y.
Large pools caused by the recent freshet are
covered with green scum and they have pois-
oned the air for some distance.
Methodist church in Hudson, N. H.. with
parsonage and barn was burned yesterday.
Secretary Sherman arrived in New York
yesterday He goes to Washington today.
Stock and buildings at Fort Mead ID r.. be-
longing to w. $. Fansham weselburned YES
terday. Loss $4,000. wv
An Italian organ-grinder stabbed his wife in
Jersey City, yesterday. Cause jealousy.
Final arrangements for rowing match for
$1,000 a side, between John McMahon and
yesterday.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1879-08-04
California Mining stocks.


New YORK, Aug. 2.-The market for Breadstuffs
during the week has ruled fairly active but at easier
rates Provisions have been dull and weak
CoTToN-The market closed quiet and easy at
! 1850 for Middling uplands and 111ac for mid
ding Orleans; sales for the past week have been T.
$50 bales the spot and 474 900 bales for future
delivery
FLOUR market in buyers favor; No SOFAS As;
Sup; Western and State at 9o94 80; common to
good extra Western and State 4Od4 10; good to
choice do at 1906 co. common to choice White
Wheat Western extra at 1905 60; Fancy White
Wheat Western extra 90G6 so; common to good
; extra Ohio 6OG6 90; common to choice extra st.
Louis at 60G6 45 Patent Minnesota extra at 70
6 40;choice to double extra 5000S Co., City Mills
extra for West Indies 2545 50;flow grades extra
4 1904 10; Southern flour is quiet; common to fair
extra alta 70G5 80; good to choice extra at 000
70; the sales for the week have been 81 900 bbls
RYE FLoUR-frmer and moderately active at 20
as SO for Pennsylvania and State; sales for the
week 1925 bbls.
CoRN-NIEAL-fairly active and steady; Western
Yellow at 2 1902 40; Brandywine at 2 75 White
Western so y bbl Bag meal steady at SEC for
coarse city; 06a1 OF for fine Yellow; 15D1 %
for fine white; sales for the week have been 24o0
bbls and 800 sacks.
WHEAT-market closed weak and unsettled; No 2
Red Winter cash at 1 0834 al o. September l %
waukee at l O21a91 03; No 1 White for August at
111a@1 1914; sales for the week have been 81
$40 900 bush.
CoRN-the market closed quiet; No 2 on the spot
at 4478 945c; steamer at 4414@44asc; futures
moderately active and 1a@11ac higher than above;
sales for the week have been ], 306000 bush.
OATs-market very quiet; prices somewhat unset
tied but generally weaker, closing dull State at 35
a401ac; sales for the week 4o4 900 bush
Pork-closed quiet mess on spot at SOG
8 80; 70 bid for September; s so bid for October;
sales for the week 2165 bbls on the spot and 1850
bbls for future delivery.
BEEF-quiet and unchanged.
Lard-prime steam on spot 5 971A06 90; Octo-
Der 80 bid; 5 So bid for September so for De-
cember; city 921a95 95; refined 6 30@6 35 salss
for the week 1928 ties on spot and At $50 ties for
future delivery.
BUTTER-Best grades and creameries firm and
higher; others unchanged at 1661S15c for Western
and State creameries, and Il 61151ac for dairy.
CHEEsE-market dull and easy; Western and
State factories at 3d6c.
WHsKEY-quiet at l o71a per gallon for Wes-
tern.
DETROIT. Aug. 2.-Wheat easier; extra White
1 0414 asked; No 1 White, sales at 1 OF 1a August
at OF "a; September at 1 015s@1 Ola October
at 021a; No milling 9712c
NEwiYork, Aug. 2.-Cotton is quiet and 1sc low
cr Middling uplands 1850 s,+ r
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1879-08-04
DISASTROUS FIRE.
Large Part of Houlton in Ashes.
Seventeen Buildings Including the Gus
tom House andiPosJ Office Burned.

HoULToN, Aug. 3.-About o'clock this
morning fire was discovered issuing from the
Swanton stable Analarm brought out the
people, but the town was miners fire depart
ment and possessed very poor facilities for ex-
tinguishing fires. The old dilapidated hand
engine was brought out but did no good.
Bucket brigades were formed and work COM
menced in good earnest. Meanwhile the
flames were spreading and soon the store of
Esterbrooks was in flames. The fire spreading
up and down the south side of Main street
eEveloping Miss Smiths millinery store, T.
Kennedy's tailor shop Robt Gallagher's boot
mandatory, post office to the west and Blacks
livery stable, two tenement houses, McMaster's
stable DR.. Walkers new dwelling and stable,
the johnson double tenement and Eben Wood
bury's fire residence to the east. Crossing the
street the marble works, custom house, two
dwellings, David Edwards new bakery, &C.,
P. Tenny's residence and stable situated upon
an eminence above were burned. The custom
house was soon in ashes. Thus in less than three
hours seventeen buildings were burnt Total
loss S25,O0O total insurance $4,000. The
heaviest losers are Dr. Walker, E. Woodbury.
and c. p Tenney.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1879-08-04
NAME.

Hancock County Greenback Convention.
ELLSWORTH, Aug. 2.-The Greenback coun-
ty convention, with about 40 delegates, made
the following nominations:
Senators-Mulbury Kengman of Mariaville
and VIM. l.. Haywood of Bucksport.
Attorney-John b. Redman of Ellsworth
Sheriff-Wm B. Mitchell of Ellsworth.
Treasurer-Horace Davis of Ellsworth.
Commissoner-Wm. HI. Card of Franklin.
Jesse Harper of Illinois addressed an au-
dience of about one hundred and twenty in
the afternoon.
Drowning Accident at Saco.
SACo, Aug. 2.-Chas. c. Comforth, Is years
of age, son of Seth G. Comforth of this city,
and formerly of West Waterville, was drown
ed yesterday afternoon while learning to swim
in Cascade brook. His body was recovered.
Probably Fatal Assault.
BIDDEFoRD, Aug. Edward Bargerout, a
Frenchman about q years old, made an as
sault upon Joseph Lafayette, aged Is, this
forenoon on Franklin street in this city, kick
ing him in the abdomen. Bargerout was
playing top and Lafayette had been throwing
stones at him. Lafayette is in critical condi-
ton and is not expected to live.
A Boat Found Bottom Up.
CAsTINE, Aug. "A sloop boat, not belong
ing here, painted white with lap streak of
black, was found today near Ram Island just
out of water. The sails were set. She has
been raised and brought here. Oars were
gone. Nothing but ballast and tin pail Of
plants was found. Men are dragging for
bodies.
Fire at Old Orchard.
Especial to the Press]
OLD ORCHARD BEACH, Aug. 3.-While at
the afternoon service at the camp ground the
can vas tent corner of Atlantic avenue and the
Beach road was burned with a trunk contain
ing property of Sarah Kimball of Saco. Loss
estimated at 500. Fire caught from stove.
ITO the Associated Press1
Enanklin County Republican Convention.
PENNINGTON, Aug. 2.-The Republican
county convention met here this morning and
nominated the following ticket:
Senator-G. r. Fernald of Wilton.
County COMMISSIONER. W. Patterson of
Industry.
Judge of Probate--J. B. -Severy of Farming
ton.
Register of Probate-M. A. Phillips of Weld
Clerk of Courts-E. S. Kyes of Jay.
Treasurer-Benj Goodwin of Pennington.
The convention was large and enthusiastic.
One hundred and thirty-four delegates were
present.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1879-08-04
WASHINGTON.
The English Mission.


WASHINGTON, Aug. 2.-Several Pennsyl-
vania politicians who came here to look after
the English mission for citizen of their State
say, after looking the ground over, that thew
will have to return home disappointed 1t is
reported that Secretary Evarts is DESTROYS OF
appointing Mr.. Stoughton on account of has
knowledge of International law, and that the
latter resigned the Russian mission in expecta-
ton OF being sent to the Court of st. James
The names of Ex-Secretary Fish, and of Elk
Senators Frelinghuysen and Howe are also
mentioned in connection with the appointment
Examination of Applicants for Lieutenan-
cies.
The following order has been issued Inv the
Secretary of War relative to the examination
OF applicants for appointment as second lieu
tenants of the army:
WAR DEPARTMENT,
Washington, July 90, 1879
Ordered That boards for examination al
civilian applicants for appointments in the
army shall, thereafter, among other things, in
qulre and report upon the following questions
concerning each applicant:
lis he of good moral character?
2-Is he addicted TO the use of Intoxicating
liquors as beverage.
BIS he attached to The Union of States and
in all respects loyal TO the government of the
United States.
GEORGE w. McCREARY,
Secretary of War.
Commodore Shufeldt's Cruise.
Commodore Shufeldt's report of his recon
noisance of the Sagyni river on the west coast
of Africa states that vegetation is luxuriant
that it is great resort for elephants and a
good hunting ground for ivory.
The Isthmus Canal.
A request has been received from Nicaragua
that Civil Engineer Menocal of the navy may
be allowed to visit that country and complete
under his auspices the work of the survey OF
the Nicaraguan route of the proposed inter
oceanic canal Menocal formerly did work
under that government. The request for his
aid has now been granted by Secretary Thomp-
son to whom it was referred aud Menocal
will shortly move for Nicaragua.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1879-08-04
THE ZULU WAR.

Surrender of Several Important Chiefs.
LONDON, Aug. "A dispatch from Cape
wayo's father and several other important
chiefs have surrendered to Chelmsford. The
movement of the troops retiring from the
neighborhood of Ulundi was expected to be
retarded by heavy rains and increasing diff
culties which would prevent another advance
this season even if one was necessary Ekowe
is to be re-occupied. The naval brigade has
been re-embarked for England. Volunteers
originally raised for the campaign against
Secololni have been ordered into positions be-
tween Fort Weber and Derby, to the north of
Zulatandia, so as to cut off Cetewayo's retreat
northward, and prevent raids by Zulus in the
neighborhood Of ntombi and Assegairvers.
Puff Adder, an important chief, has been
captured.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1879-08-04
MASSACHUSETTS.
The Fall River Strike.

Inc Fall ftlV6f SUr1k6.
FALL RIVER, Aug. 1.-The spinners report the
receipt of 1864 yesterday with notice of $500
more collected for them. 1t is the report that
at a meeting yesterday the spinners voted not
to furnish bail for the strikers arrested for in
timidatlon, and also that they voted to petition
the second hands in the mills to leave work
and the report is that A second hands in the
city have expressed willingness to quit work
Report further says that a mass meeting is to
be held on the park next week to express in
dignation at Mayor Lindesey's action in inter-
viewing Gov. Talbot. Hon. Jno. X. Tarbox
and Charles E. Litchman are expected to be
present and address the meeting.
Candle Factory.
Boston, Aug. 3.-Candle factory of Horatio
B. Arnold & Co., Magazine street, Boston
this evening. The two main buildings were
destroyed and large quantity of machinery
crushed by the falling of large chimney.
Total loss $4,000; insured $4,000. Incendiary.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1879-08-04
How Resumption Works.

boston Herald.l
We are now at the end of the seventh month
since resumption. During all that time the
greenback has been as good as gold. Yet the
ruin which the soft money men predicted as
the sure result, and indeed the inevitable and
immediate associate of gold payments, shows
is worse for the discredited prophets of woe,
every hour sees the wheels of business moving
more rapidly. Trade, which had grown ten
der-footed among shifting values, has taken
heart, now that a solid currency gives the
assurance of firm ground, and is making rapid
yet secure progress. Money, far from growing
scarcer, was never in better supply, or more
readily procurable for all promising enterprises
As proof of the swift recovery which has fol-
lowed on the heels of resumption, we give be-
low the quotations in the New York stock mar
ket for twelve great carrier companies on Dec
II 1873 and IIllx 81 1870
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1879-08-04
The labrador Fislxerias

HALIFAX, Aug. 1.-The news from the
Labrador fishery to Tuesday is very favorable.
The Straits fishery is generally fair and the
Southern Labrador middling for cod and SAL
mon. Packs Harbor and neighborhood are
good, but Indian Harbor and adjacent places
are poor with hooks The North is generally
good for all having traps and seines. Ice on
the Goth ult., extended from Attack to Hope
dale, but floating Crafts were getting
along; many were fairly fished and
some were loaded. Cold, fog and bad
weather have retarded the fishery, but
on the whole results are not discouraging. The
salmon fishery in the Northis bad. Herrings
are making their appearance.