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The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1879-12-31
THE WHEAT CORNER.

The Nes0 York Clique Determined to .Hold
Her Rosele AOt,s tho Bank TJN tho Last
GatOOt's Ashore."
New York Special Cincinnati Enquirer, 24th.3
The pending corner in wheat was the alb
sorbing topic in the produce exchange.
Trade was almost at standstill, for no ono
cares to operate until things come to head.
Being asked as to the personnel of the clique,
leading grain merchant said: "Of course
We can't tell definitely, but the general i'm
esslon is that James Keene is at the head
the clique, and that Rufus Hatch has
something to do with it. They and their
friends are said to control 6, 900 600 bushels
of grain in Chicago. OF the 100000
bushels afoat, or in the elevators at this port,
they also control large proportion, ex
actly how much no outsider knows.
All their Chicago wheat is No. :
spring, the standard, and is held there at
$l.3O per tushei. Here the same wheat is
quoted at $l.46, and, right here, may men
ton two singular facts. In the first place
you should remember that the freight bv
rail on bushel of 2heat is twenty-four
cents, while the handling of it and other
expenses amount to four cents busheL
Ihls should make the price ST. .58in New York,
"AoA ~ AZ ~AsOo III SulCGSC, OUC our actual
quotation is $1.46. Secondly, the same Grade
that Is held here at $1.46 is selling at Liver
pool to-day at $1.42, which shows that the
demand IN that market for the present is
light
"Do You think there is heavy short in
est in the mafket?" ~
"That's what bothers us. We suppoee
there is considerable Short interest, but
can not even approximately estimate it's
amount, Thus far there is not what We call
q corner in wheat, but the developments of
the next few days may show that there is
Next month will tell the story. 1t is known,
however, that the parties who are operating
the pool are financially strong, and that
they are still buying, Their chances of suo-
cess depend upon many circumstances that
can not be certainly foreseen. Since Sep
tember last, estimating the shipments from
this date to January LIST, We have shipped to
Europe, say 120, DOC, 900 bushels of grain
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1879-12-31
MISCELLANEOUS,

Thirteen cases Of small pox are report
ed in the District of Columbia.
Christmas festivities were universal and
quite elaborate throughout the country.
Several hundred Mussulmen refugees
have arrived in Constantinople utterly desti-
tute.
The Lord Mayors Irish relief fund of
London reached nearly $4,000, on the night
of Dec. "a.
The announcement of Edison's per-
lection Of his electrical light caused gas stock
to fall at Montreal, Dec. %, from lis to ITO.
From St. Louis it was reported Dec
Is, that the river was falling rapidly, and was
full of heavy ice. The weather was much
warmer.
Quartermaster General Meigs left
Washington Dec. 81, to make an extended
tour Of inspection of the principal military
depots in the west and south.
A Lahore telegram Of Dec. 20, saws
the Afghans who attacked Gen. Roberts at
Sherpur the 23d inst, numbered 5000. The
ground around Sherpur is thick with corpses
slain.
The London Economist of Dec. 81, saws
ut seems as if another scare had set in, in con.
sequence oftelegrams reporting Edison's CON-
pletion Of his electric light. All the gas com.
panies suffered more or less, the heaviest de-
cline being eight pounds per share and the
smallest one pound.
The exhibition at Menlo Park, a little
villag in New Jersey, on Christmas eve, Of
Edison's electrical light is reported to have
been complete success. If all that is antici.
pated from its discovery ON invention is real
| lied, 1t will in the future do away with the
use OF gas and kerosene.
The passenger train of the Northern
Pacific railroad which should have arrived,in
st. Paul at o'clock Sunday morning Dec. %
was of the track near Motley about Is miles
west OF Brainerd, Mimi, The train reached
st. Panl at l. p. NJ. Sunday the %. The locomo-
tive was slightly damaged and the engineer
injured.
The announcement was made Dec. 90,
and extensively circulated and placardcd in
London and the provinces, stating the attor.
ney general having granted his fiat for writ OF
error in the case Of the Tichborne claimant,
an association is being formed to assist the
prosecution of the case to obtain remission Of
sentence against the claimant and to promote
the passage OF bill in the forthcoming ses.
sion OF parliament or reversal of Judgment
in case Of evidence on points of mistaken iScn.
tlty being Forthcoming, and for the restoration
to the claimant of the properties of herlooms
and the possession of the 'richborne baronct.
! cy. -..... .;:..... ..t
San Domingo dates of Dec. 8, confirm
the announcement of President Guiermo
that the city suffered from hunger before tho
surrender and Guilermo is greatly disliked a
oelhg responsible for the distress. As con.
sequence OF this feeling of the triumphant
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1879-12-31

he was the only man in the college, the stu
dents having left for the holidays on Friday.
Nothing could DO done to extinguish the
flames. A grand piano, other furniture, and
nearly all the library and books were rcmov-
cd. No work could be done above tho second
story A large portion Of the museum and
considerable of the valuable apparatus
from the laboratory was saved. Many costly
astronomical instruments were in the obsery-
atory and escaped tho fire flend. The flremen
and citizens worked bravely and did all that
could be done without water. Tho building
cost thirty thousand dollars, rnd co a
chapel, library, cabinet laboratory, five reel
tation rooms and twenty dormitory rooms.
Two hundred students were in attendance
last term, most of whom will return. The
winter term will open as advertised, accom-
modations being secured in the city.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1879-12-31
PERSONAL AND POLITICAL.

President Hayes spent sunday, lee,
%, in Plainhcld, New Jersey.
James Mott student in the Normal
| school at Winona, MINI, from Worthington,
Mimi, died suddenly on the night of Dec. ~,
| of apoploxy. ..s
The excitement in Name over the cleo
ton count OF the returning board, composed
of the governor and council, wakes fierce and
furious, and 4 serious conflict seems to be i'm
minent.
The SUIT commenced against Gen. FIRE.
| mont by the United States in 1877, to receive
81 ,lOS claimed to have been paid to him erro-
neously as Major general of the U. 8. army,
has been withdrawn.
The socialistic Democrats in conven-
ton at Pitsburg, Pa, on Sunday Dec. %, re-
commended that the social Democrats put u
candidate in the field for President in opposi-
ton to the candidates of the Republican and
Democrat parties.
A meeting Of the Republican State COM
mittee of Maine, and prominent Republicans
from various parts Of the State, held at Sena-
tor Blaine's residence, Dec. g. resulted in the
appointment OF committee to advise and
cooperate with the Republican members of
the Legislature.
Gen, Grant and party reached Wash
iugton from Philadelphia, on the afternoon of
Dec. q. He was the guest Of Gen. Beale, at
whose residence an informal reception was
held in the evening, many distinguished indi-
viduals, among them members of the diplo-
matte corps, calling upon him.
William s. Graham long and favorably
known as the teller in Dawson s. Co.'S banking
house in 81. Paul is dead. He died in the insane
hospital at Rochester, Mimi, His mental fac
ulties became impaired last summer from
overwork. He was son of Hon. Chris Ora
ham of Red Wing. His age was SO years.
Mrs. Agnes D. jerks, who gained
some notorety as witness in the investiga-
ton of the count Of the Louisiana Presidential
vote, was at the custom house in New York
Dec. g. for the purpose of getting her hus-
band transferred from one of the departments
in Washington to a position in the New York
customs service.
General and Mrs. Grant, accompanied
by Gen. Beale, attended divine service on the
morning of Dec. % at the Metropolitan church
at Washington, occupying the generals old
pew. The chnrch was crowded, and the al
tar and surroundings were tastefully decor
ated. After the service the general sh ook
hands with many old friends.
Gen. Grant visited his aged mother,
now residing in Jersey City, N. j., Dec. a. On
his arrival the General and party were met at
the railroad station by relatives, and all pro-
ceeded Immediately to the residence and vel
coined by his mother. Both mother and son
were greatly moved. After having spent
several hours among his relatives, the General
returned to Philadelphia.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1879-12-31
MAINE ELECTION TROUBLES.

The attempt to take from the arsenal
in Bangor, Maine, the arms and ammunition
there and carry the same to Augusta was not
generally known in this city until to-day On
Christmas night team was in waiting at the
railroad station to receive the contents of the
State arsenal in order to convey them to the
State house. The excitement here over the
Bangor affair was intense. The widest ru-
mors prevailed until a true account of it was
received. It was rumored during the day
that the Capital guards were ordered out but
there was no truth in the report. Then it was
said the Montgomery guards of Portland
would be here by the afternoon train, but
they did not put in al appearance. -
STATEMENT OF GOV. GARcELoN
Gov. Garcelon reached the city this after
noon. Only two OF the councillors were here,
so no business was transacted. Gov. Garcelon
was seen tonight, and said he knew nothing
further Of the Bangor affair than what had
appeared in the papers; that for judicious rea
sons he had ordered French verbally to re.
move the arms and ammunition, and he
thought the whole matter was one of great
discredit to the city.
INCREASING THE POLICE.
AT special meeting of the city gov
crnment in the afternoon it was voted to in.
crease the police force to 200 men SO that the
city marshal may have a body to call upon in
case any trouble should arise.
A lengthy petition, signed by 253 prominent
citizens of Gardiner, OF both political parties,
was mailed to the governor tonight, urging
upon him the propriety, expediencY and JUS
tice Of asking the opinion OF the supreme judi.
cial court, i'll accordance with the request of
Mr.. Morrill,.
A petition was also made to the governor
tonight signed by seventy-nine citizens of
Richmond without distinction of party. Also
petition from Hallowell signed by Republi-
cans, Democrats and Greenbackers.
Indignation meetings are being held at var.
ious points throughout the State tonight.
and addresses made by prominent citizens and
Others of leading local influence.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1879-12-31
A REMARKABLR ACCIDENT
A Mtner Falls FIFTY Feet, and Has the
Presence Of Mind Left to SAGE Himself
From Being Blasted to Death.
Nevada Transcript.I

From Being Blasted to Death.
Nevada Transcript.
One of the most remarkable accidents
that has ever yet been heard of on tho
Pacific Coast occurred last Monday at DR..
Buelow's quartz mine, five miles east of
this city. G. 81. Kirchbacker, . middleaged
man, had put in blast at the bottom
the shaft, which is eighty feet deep, and
then. after lighting the fuse, gave the men
at the MINDLESS the signal to s'hoist away"
When the bucket he was in had been
hoisted to point about thirty feet from
the surface splice in the rope gave way,
and Kirchbacker was precipitated dis
tance of fifty feet into the lower depths.
Strangely enough, the force of the fall did
not render him insensible, although he was
stunned for an instant. One ankle was
other slighter injuries received. Almost as
soon as his downward course was checked
he realized the fact that but few seconds
would elapse before the explosion of the
blast and his consequent humiliation I'M
less he took immediate measures to save
himself. He managed to draw his man6led
body over to where the FIRE was creeping
down to the heavy charge of powder beneath.
No time was to be lost. Grssping the
burning fuse he summoned up his remain
ing stregth and drew it out from the lamp
ing. His companions the surface were
in agonizing state of suspense for few
minutes. When several moments had elsps-
ed, and no explosion followed, they started
down for the purpose of getting the remains
of the victim, whom they supposed had
been dashed to pieces. Their surprise and
joy was unbounded at finding him alive. He
was haulded up, and doctor at once sent
for. So far as yet ascertsined he received
no internal injuries, aud will be as well as
ever again in few days.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1879-12-31
CASUALTIES.

A$45,000 fire occurred at Reading, Pa,
Dec. %.
There was $4,000 fire in New York
City, Dec. 81,
Mrs. Clara Caviss, Of New Orleans,
aged 1C3 years, was burned to death Dec. 81,
by the explosion of lamp.
St. Davids Catholic church at Mana
yunk Pa. was destroyed by fire Dec "a. Loss
$4,000 covered by insurance.
The German Emperor William, stun
bled up stairs the other day and hurt one of
his knees, so says cablegram.
Advices from Madrid of Dec. "a. state
that the bill for the abolition of slavery has
passed the Spanish Senate :
There was a $4,000 fire at Newburv-
port, Mass, Dec. 25. A factory was DESTROYED
throwing 200 hands out of employment.
The Chicago Union distillery at Peoria,
H., belonging to Woolner Bros. was DESTROYED
by fire on the morning Of Dec. a. Loss
$4,000 fully insured.
At Potoskala, Ohio, person person
ating Santa Claus at a Christmas festival in @
Methodist church, was fatally burned by his
costume taking fire. -.... ~r
A fire broke out in Carleton College,
Mortified, Mimi, at II: 30, m. Dec. %, and
that well-known and popular institution is
now heap Of ruins, Total loss fifty thous.
and dollar. Insurance, seventeen thousand
three hundred dollars. The first alarm was
given by farmer who drove by the college
into town, crying Fire, the college is on fire.
this was followed by the ringing of the fire
school and church bells. A team was luckil,
attached to the hook and ladder truck, and
away they rushed, when near the college
the reach broke, and the foreman, J. A. Law
renee, was thrown to the ground with great
violence. The hooks and ladders were ther
carried block by the firemen. Hundreds O
citizens followed. Arriving near the college
dense cloud of smoke was seen issuing from
the windows of the third story, where the firt
rioginated, evidently in the janitor's room, al
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1879-12-31
TERRIBLE DISASTER
RAILROAD TRAIN IN THE FR1rH O

RAILROAD TRAIN IN THE FIFTH OF rAY.
LONDON, Dec. 29.-At A. NJ. portion Of
the bridge across the Firth of Tay was
blown down while train from Edinburgh
to Dundee was crossing. At TIA o'clock
last night the gale was SO strong that steam
boats were unable to reach the scene of the
disaster, but several mail bags have been
washed ashore four miles from the bridge
and there is no doubt that the train is in the
water. The passengers who are certainly all
drowned are variously estimated at $50 to
200 in number.
LATER.-The gale having moderated
somewhat the mayor of Dundee and num-
Der of leading citizens started ina schooner
to the scene of the disaster, but have not
yet returned. The excitement at Tay bridge
station is appalling. Many thousands Of
people are congregated awaiting definite in
telligenoe.
LONDON, Dec. 2S.-The missing Dundee
train was seen crossing the bridge. then
suddenly flash of light became visible.
The railway officials, in spite of the gale,
walked along the bridge from Dundee until
they found there was large gap, caused
by the fall of two or three of the largest
spans.
RUMoRKD DISASTER At SEA.
LONDON, Dec. 29.-Reports are current at
Bristol to-day that the steamer Arrogsn
from New York Nov. 26, for Bristol, had
foundered in the Atlantic, and all on board
lost. Her owners at present know nothing
of any disaster to the vessel.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1879-12-31

Damarisootts sends petition beaded By
B. w. Metcalf. the large ship buildse, and
signed by 80 others.
Bucksport sends petition headed by 81.
d. Hollock, prominent Democratic lawyer,
and signed by ninety four others.
Bowdoin sends petition headed By
Alonzo Purrinton and signed by sixty-four
others.
Franklin sends petition signed BY Jas.
81. West and Is others.
At meeting of citizens of Augusta Sat-
urday evening q committee of ten was ap-
pointed to cooperate with the civil author
ltles in measures for peace and protection
OF the city during the present excitement,
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1879-12-31
aABokLoN's INTENTIONS,

BosroN, Dec. 28.-Papers here seem to
have arrived at one opinion respecting tho
hidden meaning of Gov. Garcelon's letter
to ex-Gov. Morrill, regarding the submission
of the question in issue to the State supreme
court. Garcelon expresses willingness to
refer points that have not already been
adjusted upon, but it is understood that he
believes that these points are extremely few,
and that he has decision of the court to
back nearly every case. This leaves the
hope for peaceful settlement through Nor
rill's plan, a decidedly faint one, though the
attempt was credltable. It looks now as if
nothing can prevent trouble on the assem-
bling of the legislature but square back
down on the part of the fusionists, and how
much chance there is of this, one man can
judge as we'll as another. ...1 H..
HON. JOHN QUINCY ADAMS, 5.@..,,
of this city, in his interview, said he did not
know whether Gov. Garoelon was acting
legally or not, but know he is acting
stupidity, said Mr.. Adams. He and his as
sociates have made q miserable blunder In
counting out decided Republican majority
on mere technical points. The governor
was bound to execute the spirit of the law
rather than the letter. Had he done that
he would have satisfied the people of his
State without distinction of party and his
own conscience. As it Is, he has made q
fatal mistake, q sad blunder, one that will
have an injurious effect upon the political
party to which he belongs. I am surprised
that Gov. Garcelon should have allowed
himself to be influenced into such q line. He
must have had very bad council. Mr..
Adams advised the counted in Democrats to
decline to take their seats as the only fair
and manly course to pursue.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1879-12-31

W1cKs made of spun glass have been
tried in lamps, and it is said tney do
very well. 1t is said that they supply
tho petroleum, oil or alcohol to the
flame with more steadiness than the or
binary wick; that they secure clear
and pure light at less expense of fuel,
and that they diminish the usual un-
pleasant Odor.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1879-12-31
MORRILL'S MEMORANDA,
nov H1 PROPOSES 70 REsTORF
PEACE IN MAINE.

Answer to the Letter OF Gov. Garoelon-
Fourteen ConuDdrums Submitted for the
Arbitrament Of tho Supreme Court-All
the Points At Issue Apparently Covered
The Republicans Doluging the Governor
With Petitions--specia Fsrces Being
Raised In the Cities for the Preservation
of Peace.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1879-12-31


tive in the legislature? The cases of five
disfranchised cities are referred to-
Fourteenth-Have the governor and
council the right, and is it their duty to re-
call any certificate of election improperly or
enormously issued to any Senator or Rep
resentative, or if they cannot recall cor
tidcate, have they the right, and. is it their
duty, to issue new certificate to the person
entitled thereto.
n MORE PETITIONS.
AUGUSTA, Me-, Dec. 28.-Numerous petit
tions were forwarded to Gov. Garcelon to-
night, praying that he will refer all matters
in dispute touching the election of members
of the legislature to the supreme judicial
court. Bangor sent five large petitions, en-
bracing in all 587 names, including men in
all professions and callings. Many Demo-
Gratis and Greenbackers signed the
petitions. Portland sends three strong
petitions, aggregating 1876 names, en-
embracing large proportion of prominent
names IN the city. Hon. VIM. L. Putnam,
with Emery Ridlow, serd petitions differently
worded from the others, but praying with
equal urgency that the matters in dispute be
referred to the court. Thirteen eminent
ministers of the gospel, including Bishop
Medley, of the Episcopal church, and Rev.
Thomas Hill, ex-president of Harvard col
lege, and representatives of oil churches,
send similar petitions.
Augusta sends petition headed by Thos.
Lombard. a prominent Democrat, and signed
by hundred and two leading citizens, in
Gliding three ex.governors, Hon. Joseph
Williams, Hon. Arson P. Merrill and Hon.
Selden Conner.
Skowhegan sends petition signed by
Judge JAS. Bell and 1O5 others.
Ellsworth sends petition headed by ex.
Attorney General Emery and Mayor Davis,
and signed by liz prominent citizens.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1879-12-31

MICRO immigration is not tolerated
in Cuba.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1879-10-02
Fresh Oysters at Lays.

Fresh Oysters at Lays.
$4,000 to loan-Bisnop, Chace & Grier.
Choice fruit and candy at Ed. wittmann's.
Chew Jackson's Best Sweet Navy Tobacco
Lots of Ne,o Goods at MARYLAND, Dodge 4
Moo'e's.
Book. for sale and hire, at A. T. & M. Il.
Grier's.
sessonable fruit always found at the City
Bakery.
New Millinery and fancy goods at A. 7. &
NJ. II. Grier's.
Bring your old cast Iron to the Foundry
and get cash for 1t.
Fresh Oysters, direct from New York, Jus
receive d at G. J. Lays.
Largest stock Of School supplies In Western
Kansas, at A. T. & NJ. H..Grier's.
Farmers take your uinner or lunch at the
Oelmonico Ed Whitman, proprietor.
Plenty of money at 9 per cent.
BISHOP, CHACE & GRIER.
A lunch table especially prepared for the
farmers at the Delmonico, Thacher's Old stand
When you come to town drop into Lay 9 and
get o not cup VI COuCCs " AessSsS VI OOssso
Kind.
New goods for fall suitings just received BY
by G. SolberR. Give him . call and examine
his fine stock.
A large number Of diseases are caused By Q
disordered liver. Use Bromoline, the great
Liver Regulator, and be cared. Sold BY Oscar
SeitZ.
A splendid chance for IN active farmer or
thresherman. Call quickly At the office Of
Crippen & Banks, or at Allen & Anter's
Hardware store, Salina, Kas. Ut.
Lime, Hair, Plaster and cement ae Eber-
hart & Sudendorf's. Lumber yard on Eighth
street, also screen doors Of the best patterns.
Do not fall TO 20 to the lumber yard II You
want any OF the articles named. Everything
first class.
wAxrEp.-A cook and dining room girl.
Will pay the cook so per month, and the din
ing room girl $l2 per month. Address BY
mail, or apply to me In person.
T. C. BCrrs,
Proprietor of Butts. House, Mcpherson, rs.
A-3t
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1879-10-02
The Presidential Party at Lawrence.
LAwRENCE, KAs., Sept. 9th, 1879.


Last Saturday was q day which will
be long remembered by the people OF
Lawrence. for the chief magistrate OF the
nation, and Gen. W. T. Sherman were
their guests. Bunting WAS displayed
profusely on the principal streets, and
the people of Lawrence should feel
proud for the grand manner IN which
thew entertained them. On arriving at
Lawrence they first proceeded to the
Lawrence Bank, from the steps OF which
President Hayes made q short speech.
They next proceeded to the University
where they were welcomed by largo
sssem blsge. Hon. T. D. Thacher, in
few we'll chosen remarks, introduced
President Hayes, who spoke for few
moments. He was followed BY Gen.
Sherman, who spoke in q very pleasing
way about the condition of this coun'
try. At the conclusion of Gen. Sher.
mans remarks, Mrs. Hayes was called
for, and she responded by rising to her
feet. The party left at4 o'clock for
Leavenworth.
Rev. VIM. Bishop, of Salina, spoke at
the old settlers meeting at Bismarck
Grove and the speech is considered one
of the most interesting of the meeting.
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