davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1880-04-15
The Ralav is Dead.

A long, black scarf, trimmed
with broad, white ribbon, hangs
upon the door-knob. A death
like Stiffness pervades the entire
mansion, all within, moving with
the softest whispers, as ii fear
Iul OF disturbing the repose of.
some loved one. Those passing
along the street observe the
sombre scarf, and the instant
Ia g. -. a<1l. "a 8. M, "a
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1880-04-15

Cloth. eilt side ti,le sprinkied esl ges 81 o.
Efs h fpll gut ed ges 251
Morocco full gilt edges $50
: "a si.K EEpER y Il cts q raar Frna
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1880-08-19
Adelaide NELSON'S Death.

New YORK, Aug. ia Paris special says:
On Saturday afternoon Miss Nelson, her COM
panion, Mrs. Goodall, and her Secretary, who
were staying at the Hotel Continental, took a
hired carriage and started for drive in the
Bots oe Boulogne. On the way they dined
rather too well, it seems, at the Cafe de La
Paix. On reaching the Bots Miss Nelson
fooishly took cup of cold milk at the Pre-
Catalan, and was soon after indisposed At 4
o'clock she drove up to the Restaurant du
Chalet feeling very ill, and asked to be shown
a. privai room. A couch was hastily impro-
vlsed for her, and a doctor named Monier
brought from Passy DR. Menier applied some
mild external remedies, which appeared to re-
lieve her, but as they did not master the attack
a messenger was dispatched for the ordinary
doctor attached TO the Hotel Continental, DIR.
Gantillon by name. The latter used more Wig
orous remedies, and among others certain pills.
What these pills were is doubtful. The effect
OF them was to make the patient vomit pro-
fusely, and when both doctors left her side she
was feeling better. In the night however,
she was taken worse. DR.. Monier was again
summoned at o'clock, and half an hour af-
terward he arrived and found her, as he at
first thought, calm and we'll, but she was dead.
Already certificate of death had been drawn
up and signed by DIR. Gantillon, stating that
the decease was due to dropsy of the heart.
In the morning the local authorities were in
formed, and DR.. Manuel, of Neuilly, was
called in to attest the death. The suddenness
and peculiar circumstances of Miss Nelson's
end awakened his suspicious and the body was
removed to the Morgue to be examined An
autopsy was made by DR.. Brourdel in the
morning at the morgue. have not yet seen
the medical report. but DR.. Gantillon informs
me that he just heard that it quite bears out
his own statement
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1880-08-19
by TELEGRAPH.
THE REPUBLICAN CAMPAIGN.

Enthusiastic Meetings at Windham.
Bradford and Pennington.
Especial Despatch to the Press.l
WINpHAM, Aug. 1S.-At the Scotland school
house the Republicans had crowded and
thusiastie meeting this evening. Hon. j. A.
Locke opened the meeting with rousiDg
speech of over an hour in length. He ex-
planned to the audience the nature of our gov
eminent, the necessity of a free and pure bal
lot; gave full description of the rascally at
tempt to steal the State by the late fusion ex-
ecutive, and closed W it'll stirring appeal to
the audience to come out and vote for Gov.
Davis and the Republican ticket at the next
election.
District Attorney Lunt followed for over an
hour in an enthusiastic speech, showing up the
reasonable designs and record of the Demo-
cratic candidates and their party.
Windham will show that it's citizens do not
endorse Democratic and fusion doctrines.
ITO the Associated Press.]
BANGOR, Aug. ia great Republican
mass meeting estimated at over two thousand,
dressed by Gen. Stewart L. Woodford, Repre-
sentative VIM. P. Frye and Capt. C. A. Bou-
telie. A campaign flag was raised and pro-
cession marched to the meeting, headed by the
band. The utmost enthusiasm prevailed and
the meeting is said to be one of the finest ever
held in that section.
HARRINGTON, Aug. 1S.-Gen. Sw lift of Bos-
ton and Prof. Rich of Auburn, addressed a
large Republican meeting here last evening.
A Garfield and Davis club of one hundred
members was formed.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1880-08-19
MAD WOMEN.
Extraordinary Action Of Mother and
Her Two DAUGHTERS

Extraordinary Action of Mother and
Her Two Daughters.
NEW YORK, Aug 18.-Mrs Sarah Thompson
and her two daughters, supposed to be insane,
who created so much talk by their p ocular ac-
tons in Albany, upon their return to this city
last night proceeded to the st. Nicholas Hotel,
and were assigned room 231 on the second
floor. When an attendant appeared in the Ia
dies parlor to show them to their room, the
women broke out into piercing screams and
with wild gestures refused to leave the apart
ment. They were quieted for while, but
would at intervals renew their screams. Miss
Minnie was most demonstrative, but Miss
Annie raved incoherently of mysterious man
following them to poison them. A strict watch
was kept on them all night. Early this morn
ing Minnie had another fit and was sent to the
police station, and from there to Bellevue
er had she been taken from the hotel than
Annie had severe fit of Mysteries and
was with difficulty restrained from iniuring
herself. The married sister ,on returning from
the hospital, was left in room with Annie,
when the latter suddenly pushed her into the
hall and locked the door. She could be heard
from the outside raving like maniac. I'm
availing efforts were made to get access to the
room through the fanlight, and word was fin
ally sent to police headquarters for assistance.
The mother left the hotel early to raise money,
An employee of the hotel finally managed to
crawl through the fanlight and unlocked the
door. Detectives then arrested the girl, who
had quieted down somewhat, and it was then
decided that Annie and her mother, who had
returned to the hOte should be sent Bellevue
Hospital. Another paroxysm, however, seized
ANNIE, who refused to put on her clothes, and
it was nearly an hour before she could be in
duced to dress. The mother and daughter, in
company with lady said to be Mrs Thomp-
sons eldest daughter, we're then plac ed in
carriage and driven to the hospital.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1880-08-19
MAINE.
Fatally Poisoned.

FATALLY POISONED.
GARDINER, Aug. 18.-T haddeus Hildreth, a
highly respected physician, through mistake
took doses of tincture of aconite root this
morning from the effects of which he died in
about half an hour. He was 55 years of age.
Trotting at Damariscotta.
DAMARIsCoTTA, Aug. 1S.-In the trot in the
ESQ class for a purse of $50 there were seven
starters. Brandywine won with Maggie Mitch
ell second, Maud third Time 245, 2.45, 2.46,
246. In the 2.35 class, for purse of $40,
there were three starters. The race was won
by Matchmaker, John Gilpin second, Shaw's
Knox third Time 2.3S, 2.3S, 2.37s, 2.4O.
The Knox County Good Templars.
CAMDEN, Aug. 1S.-Knox district lodge of
Good Templars met here to-day and passed
resolutions condemning the action of party
officials who compromise with the rum element
for party purposes, and censuring State officials
and officers who neglect or refuse to enforce the
prohibitory law as unworthy of the support of
temperance men and women.
Fusion Rally at Bangor.
BANGOR, Aug. 18.-The Fusionists held a
rally at Norombega Hall tonight which was
crowded. The Hancock Leag ne, which num-
bers about 112, with torches and the ST. Johns
band escorted the speaker to and from the hall.
VIM. Fl. McCrillis, Esq, presided over the
meeting, which was addressed by Gen. Cary,
whose remarks created considerable applause.
The meeting closed with cheers for the candi-
dates and speakers.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1880-08-19
MINOR TELEGRAMS.

Agnes Riddle, aged IA, has been arrested in
Philadelphia for attempting to poison three of
the family by putting oxalic acid in The coffee.
Michael Barrett, native of ireland, died in
Boston yesterday at the age of 107 years and
months
The varnish factory of Moller & Summary
in New York was burned yesterday. Loss
$12l,0OO.
The remains of Barney Morgan, missing
from Staten Island for some days. and supposed
to be murdered have been recovered in the
bay off Coney Island.
A new cable is to be laid to America from
England via the Azores.
The Newcastle wooden mills at Newcastle,
Ontario, were burned yesterday morning.
Bush fires are raging within mile of the
city limits of Ottawa.
As Miss Tillie Natter, aged IS years, was
walking with gentleman near Mount JOY,
Penn, Monday, a spark from the ktters
cigar set fire to her dress, and she, becoming
alarmed, started to run. A gentleman who
was driving toward her jumped out of his
carriage and wrapped blanket around her,
but she was so badly burned that she died soon
afterward.
Joseph P. Morris chief engineer of the Au-
burn, N. Y, fire department., committed sui
eide yesterday morning with razor. He was
aged 49, His mind seems to have been unbal-
anced by the strain of the reception of the
State hremens convention at Auburn.
The Readjusters have nominated Gen. James
81. Williams for Congress from the 8th district
of Virginia.
j. w. Robertson has been nominated in the
seventh Georgia district by the Democrats.
The Republicans of the twelfth Ohio district
have nominated John Grace.
A white man, named Jacob Anderson, was
arrested yesterday at Charleston, s. c., for Kill
ling two men at Reidsville three months ago.
Seven Brule Sioux, who killed man and
up by Spotted Tail and taken to Fort Randall.
The Readiusters of the third Virginia dis
trict have nominated Capt. John S. Wise.
Several men were arrested at Pittsburg, Pa,
yesterday charged with the murder of a man
driven into the river and stoned to death for
stealing grapes
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1880-08-19

vote in Maine for Fusion State, COMPRESSION
al and Electoral ticket If they so vote and
are successful, the victory will be claimed by
these men who drove Ramsdell out of Shubu-
do and cheered for Hancock, as Democratic
triumph and victory for the bulldozers OF the
South. Moreover, every Fusionist nominated
for Congress in Maine, will act, If elected, with
the Democratic party. Representative Murch,
it is asserted, has promised to vote for Han
cock. If elected, he will sustain that party in
Congress whose majority represents the ele-
2nent which drove member OF the National
Greenback organization from Mississippi.
Does the Greenbacker of Republican antece-
dents who has been led to honestly entertain
the Greenback financial theories, propose to be
made an ally Of the solid South by sustaining
the Fusion programme inIMaine or elsewhere?
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1880-08-19

would be quartered in Mayo. attention will be
eagerly directed thitiier for some time, and
som sort of cofirmation will be lent to rumors
that the government expected an Instruction
among the peasantry.
Russia's Relations with China.
LONDON, Aug. ia ST. Petersburg cores
pondent of the Daily News says: Marquis
Tseng, ambassador of China, expects to re-
ceive instructions from Pekin shortly, enabling
him to arrange pending questions here, and he
appears increasingly confident of a favorable
issue. The report that Russia had declared
she would not consent to further negotiations
with China is incorrect. Russia has simply
declined to continue the negotiations at Pekin.
The Porte Finally Yields.
CoNsTANTINoPLE, Aug Is The Porte has
finally decided to cede DulcigDo to Monsene-
gro. Abeddin Pasha, minister Of foreign af-
fairs, says he hopes the transfer will be effect
ed without great difficulty.
Crops Destroyed by Floods.
BERLIN, Aug 1s.-Silesia has suffered ter
rbly from floods; also East and West Prussia.
The harvest is almost totally destroyed. 1t
ncessaI tly for three weeks in some parts.
Serious News from Ireland
Hon. VIM. E. Forster, Chief Secretary for
Ireland received telegram from Ireland, and
after consultation with his colleagues, sailed
this morning for Dublin. The information
contained in the dispatch was so serious that
Forster decided to go to Ireland himself in
order to report personally on the state of affairs
to the cabinent.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1880-08-19
Connecticut Democratic Convention.

New HAVEN, Aug. 18.-The Democratic
convention met this morning. Senator w. w.
Eaton was made permanent Preside Mt. Sena-
tor Eaton referred to the electoral commission
as "the greatest political crime of modern
tines" and appealed to Connecticut to set her
broad seal of condem nation upon the fraud of
1876. Hes believed that Connecticut would
give Hancock and English 5000 majority.
james E. English of New Haven was NOM
mated for Gov vernon He telegraphed that he
would accept
Hon. Charles M. Pond of Hartford was NOM
mated for Lieut.. Governor; S. S. Blake of
Bridgeport, Secretary of State; Merrick A.
Marcy of Union, Treasurer; and Chas. R. Fo-
gan of Middletown, Controller Electors were
also nominated.
The resolutions endorse the Gin cinnati plat
form; enthusiastically ratify the nominations
of the national convention, and pledge them
the electoral vote of Connecticut; hold the Re-
publican party respon sible for the sweeping
and uniuft law regarding color blindness pass
ed by the last legislature, and declare against
the convict law.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1880-08-19
NEW YORK.

The American Bar Association.
SARATOGA, N. Y, Aug. 18.-The American
Bar Association met in Saratoga this morning.
Benjamin H. Bristow. presided and read the
annual report.
New York Greenbackers.
SYRACUSE, n. Y, Aug. 1S.-The Greenback
Convention at Syracuse, reaffirmed the Chica-
go platform of their party, with the addition
of the Socialistic LAND, air, light and water"
discrimination and abuses. Thomas G. Arm
strong was nominated for judge Of the court OF
appeals.
Wheat Exports.
NEW YORK, Aug. 18.-The exports of wheat
from the eight principal shipping ports last
week we're $3.50, 900 bushels-a total seldom if
ever equalled.
The Shipping Interest.
The New York Board of Trade and Trans
Boston, to consider the means of fulthering
the shipping interests of the country, and to
procure national legislation thereon.
Cowardly Assault by Burglars.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. Zigney, an aged couple, re-
siding at 125 Henry street, Brooklyn, were
awakened early this morning by the presence
of two burglars in their room. One ruffain
one hand at Mr.. Zigney's head, beat him Sc
verely with the other. He also tried to suffo-
cate him with the pillow. A servant girl
luckily heard the struggle, and giving an
alarm, the burglars fed. Both the old people
are suffering from the shock. John Carroll of
liz Fourteenth street was arrested on suspi-
cion of being one of the ruffains.
A Mysterious Arrest.
The police are very reticent as to the arrest
of Elijah Alliger, the broker, who was taken
to headquarters last night. The prisoner was
at the Tombs to-day, but no examination was
had. Superintendent Walling says the lest
was in connection with the disappearance of
bonds of great valu3.
Secretary Sherman's Purchase of Bonds.
The Secretary of the Treasury accepted 49,
lO478 for 6s of 1881, and 1929 to 102.7S for IS
of 1881,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1880-08-19
SPORTING.
A Victory for Portland Oarsman.
CONLEY BEATS MCKAY ON THE BED
FORD BASIN.

HALIFAX, Aug. 18.-The three mile single
scull race between John Mckay of Dartmouth
and P. H. Conley OF Portland for $500 side,
took place on Bedford basin this evening, and
was won by Conley by four lengths. Time,
22.5o. Mckay was not in good condition.
Rowing Challenges in England.
LONDON, Aug. 1s.--The Sportsman publishes
the following: VIM. Elliott of Blythe states
that he will be prepared in November to
match to row either Geo. Hosmer, the Ameri
can, Blackman, Boyd, Ross or Laycock over
the Tyne course in February for 21O0 or f200 a
side
Base Ball.
At Observation-Disclosures s, Cincinnati ..
AT Chicago-Chicagos 7, Bostors1 /.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1880-08-19
EUROPE.
Fierce Fighting in Ireland.

canon, Ireland. Sunday, many police were
wounded, and their ranks were several times
broken. They finally fired buckshot into the
rioters. The firing was returned from revolv-
ers. and showers of stones fell. many of the
onets i'll the eagerness of attack. Subsequent
ly volley of ball was fred and many were
wounded. One man had the side of his head
rddled with huckshot, and received bullet
in the abdomen from whichjhe died.
In fight at Down Patrick between Catho-
lies and Orangemen, fire arms we're used inces-
sanity f.om II O'Clock Sunday night until 8
o'clock Monday morning. Several persons
were severely wounded,
The Times Dublin despatch says that in
consequence Of a statement Of Forster, chief
secretary for Ireland, that thousand marines
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1880-08-19

279,00O on the spot: ungraded at 5OG51c; No at
ee0 o no White Ct Sc; No for August at
53c closing at outside prices. Oats shade stronger
but quiet receipts 35 300 BUSH sales ~ 600 bush;
Bic or 8; S91al4 Acc for do White: 37@373sc for
No 2; 43a45c do White; 371ac for No l. ACC do
White; Mixed Western at 37G39c: White Western
at 4Sa47c, including 5000 No for August at SO;
5000 for September 35; 5000 October 3514c. SUI
gar is quiet and unchanged; refined is active and
YER, strong powdered 1O1s standard 1Od1O1
crushed 1o5s9 c; .granu1ated at 1885. MO
la.ses is firm. Petroleum quiet but firm united
88A; crude in bbls 6s4 @7A; refined at 9. Tai
low about steady at 6astd61@. Pork is about 35c
new ness on spot t: quoted at is 90; 500 for Sept
10 70d15 70; 1000 October Is Goals So. Beef
quiel. Lard higher and strong with more active
800 for Sept at logs 15 $3.50 foT October 2oa
s2e; 42eo NovenbsT DOGS o.; 1900 year IS;
part a AZ g. 5Snis ns ssnnscs
grades firm. Chees quite firm.
Freights to Liverpool quiet; Wheat steam 61a
CHICAGO. Aug. 1s.-Flour quiet and firm. Wheat
Chicago Spring at $50 cash; SIN for September;
S7Hc for October; No Chicago Spring at SOC; re-
tected Soc: Corn is active and higher at 38a3s1sc
for cash; 3Sss@3S%c for September; 3Ss @39c
for October; rejected at SIC. Oats are active and
higher at 241sc CASH 24ssc for September; Csc for
Pork strong and higher at 1s 5oa1s rs cash:IS IS
GIG 30 August; 16 S71s@16 80 September; 16 so
gle e5 for October. Lard active and higher Z 80
Bulk Meats more active and higher-shoulders 10:
short rib at 80: short clear 8 so.
Freights-Corn to Buffalo 4A
keceipts-2 days. 900 bbls nour, los 900 bush
wheat. 533, 900 bush corn, los, 500 bush oats g.
500 bush rye. 10000 bush barley.
Shipments-7 900 bbs -four, 1876 900 bush wheat,
1907 900 bushIcorn 10000 bush oats. 90 bush
rye, 1900 bush barley.
ST. LOUIS. Aug. 18.-Flour unchanged. Wheat is
higher; No Red Fall at 94A a 943sc cash. GAO
943sc for August; d90Ac for September; No 3
do at s60S634 C; No do at S212( 084c Corn high
er at 38A @3S1ac for cash; 1850 for August 80 a
3612c for September. Oats higher at 2514c bid Tor
cash, .25c for September. Rye is higher at 7012.
Pork strong but slow at 16 90 asked cash, August
and September. Lard higher Z 49,.
Kecepts-6.OOO bbs nour, 10000 bush wheat
$4,000 bush corn, 700 bush oats, 1000 bush
rye, 1000 oush barley.
Shtpments-9 900 bbls Hour, 18 900 bush wheat
5000. bush corn 1000 bush oats, 5000 bush
barley, 5000 bush rye.
DETROIT. Aug. 13.-Wheat is quiet; No White
97Mc; 96Ac for August; 941ac for September
94ssc October.
NEW YORK ,iAug. 1S.-Cotton firm; Mddling up
lands 1850.
SAVANNAH, Aug. 18.-Cotton is steady; Middling
| uplands at 1O7sc.
MEMPHIS Aug. 1S.-Cotton quiet; Middling up
lands 11c.
MOBILE. Aug. 1S-Cotton is quiet Middling up.
lands at lie.
NEW ORLEANS, Aug 1s.-Cotton firm; Middlinf
| uplands 1880.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1880-08-19
New Jersey Republican Convention.


TRENTON, n. j. Aug. 18.-The New Jersey
Republican State Convention for the nomi ma
ton of electors and Governor met here at
noon. Hon. VIM. L. Hoffman was temporary
chairman. The usual committees were APP
pointed and recess was taken.
AT the afternoon session of the convention
Hon. Geo. M. Robson was made permanent
chairman and addressed the convention. He
referred to the Democratic platform and
charged that while it declared against CEN
traliZation it was advocating it it declaring
Congress supreme over the judiciary and exc
cutive power of the government. A tariff for
protection formed the principal part of Mr.
Robeson's speech.
Resolutions were adopted ratifying and en-
dorsing the Chicago platform; ratifying the
nomination of Garfield and Arthur; ftvoring
biennial sessions of the State legislature, and
calling for n reduction of the State expenses.
Frederick A. Potts was nominated for Gov
ernor by reclamation. Electors at large were
also chosen.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1880-08-19
FIGHTING FOR WHAT LEE FOUGHT.

Consider what Lee and Jackson would dc
were they alive. These are the same prlnci-
pies for which they fought for four years. Re-
member the men who poured forth their life
blood on Virginia soil, and do not abandon
them now. Remember that upon your vote
depends the success of the Democratic ticket.
Wade Hamntnn
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1880-08-19
THE EUREKA FIRE.
A Scene of Wild Confusion.

SAN FRANCISCO, CAL, Aug. 18.-Particulars
of the Eureka fire say that when the fire got
beyond control scene ensued which beggars
all attempt at description. Hundreds of
men, women and children were fleeing in all
directions for safety, some bearing with them
personal and household goods. Drags and
haste to bear valables from the doomed dis
trict until finally the sun went down on a
stricken and exhausted people. The loss is
roughly estimated at $4,000, with $150OOO
insurance.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1880-08-19
Destructive Fire in St. Louis.

ST. LOUIS, Aug. 1S.-The Yeager Touring
mill the costliest establishment of its kind in
this city, having twenty run of burrs, was
burned last night. Loss quarter of a million
Insured $2S5, 600 in 80 to so companies, mostly
eastern and foreign. In addition to the de-
struction of the mill 10000 bushels of wheat
and 20 box cars, some loaded with grain, were
burned Zone of the millers was'fatalDy injured.
The loss ON the mill and contents is 100000.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1880-08-19
Free Fight at a colored Picnic.

BALTIMORE, Aug. 18.-During colored picnic
at Irving Park on the Baltimore and Ohio rail-
road yesterday, at which nearly four thousand
persons were present from Baltimore and
Washington, serious riot occurred resulting
in the cutting, shooting and beating of about
twenty men, seven of whom we're severely in
jured. The difficulty arose from a sectional
rivalry between negroes and from fight be-
throng was engaged. Pistols were drawn on
all sides and indiscriminate firing commenced
while Knives razors and clubs were freely
used. TIE police finally succeeded in quieting
the riot and arresting six of the ringleaders,
more.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1880-08-19
THE KNIGHTS TEMPLAR.
A Hot Day and Many sunstrokes.

A Hot Day and Many Sunstrokes.
CHICAGO, Aug. 18-Several sunstrokes &C.
CURED during the progress of the drill. Emil
nent Commander George F. Loder of Monroe
Commany succumbed to the heat, but it is
thought he will recover. The first de ath
among the assembled Knights occurred this
morning, it being George Firth, aged 81, of
Jacobs Commandery, Coldwater, Mich, who
died of dysentery, increased by excessive heat.
Some 200 Knights were under treatment at
their tents from the effects of the heat, and
some were delerious. Tonight free entertain
ments were given at the theatres.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1880-08-19
California Mining stocks.
The Wool Market.

BOSTON, Aug. 18-[Reported for the Pressl.-Th,
following is list of prices quoted this afternoon: