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The Narragansett Disaster.

At the Narragansett investigation at
New London, Conn, July %, Mr.. Gale, cler-
gyman. testified that he and his wife were
passengers on the Narragansett at the time of
the collision. He left the steamer on one
raft and his wife en- another. His wife was
carried on board of the New York, and he on
board the Stonington. He afterwards went
on board the New York The ladies who were
rescued were Invested of all their clothing and
wrapped only in blankets and sheets. His
wife remained in stateroom with two other
ladies until 8 o'clock the next day, without
any clothing, and no clothing OF relief Of any
kind was furnished her or any other passenger
so far as he knew, by officers Of the stoning-
ton line he was compelled to walk miles to
. nephews house in order to get clothing for
his wife He was told by his wife that the
raft on which she embarked was in charge Of
a sailor from the United States ship Tennes.
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Suicide in Paris.

A special from Paris to tie New York
Daily Telegram, of July %, says: Paris was
shocked this morning by the announcement
of the suicide an American lady, well-known
here and in London circles. Mrs. Annie Wet
more, of New York, took her own life, yester-
day, by poisoning herself at the residence of
Cady Albert Pelham Clinton, in Rue Billault-
The deceased was very handsome woman
about IS years of age. Up to short time
since she is said to have been atfianced to the
Marquis OF Anglesy, to whom she became en-
gagged soon after her divorce from her husband
in June last. Ang.esy met and married Mrs.
Medhouse, nee Minnie King of Georgia. Mrs
Wetmore was thoroughly depressed on hear
ing of the marriage, and at last in despair put
an end to her life. The sad occurrence Great
ed great sensation in the American colony.
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OVER TIE OCEAN.

General and Political Old World News.
ST. PETERSBURG, July 25.aaThe Gozoss pub
lshed an article which attracts considerable A.
tention, advising liberty of the individual in
accordance with law. ~ .-S''9,
nese Embassy here he will arrive at St. Peters
burg at the end Of next week with j, the new
Japanese minister.
MADRID, July 25.-A dispatch from Manila
says another shock of earthquake occurred there
SATURDAY evening, causing much damage. No
details have been received. snns,s1
LONDON, July 25.-A Constantinople dig
patch to the Daily Ne,us says the Porte is~try-
ing to place the responsibility of rejecting the
decision of the Berlin conference on the grand
council, but the ambassadors have imtimatea
to the Sultan that he alone is responsible.
In the meantime troops and stores are
being hurried to Albania. If Greece should
move to occupy the territory it ia intended e,
convert the Turkish soldiers into Albanian
troops. Many hundreds of Albanian dresses
have been made at Constanttnople for them.
The tone of the Turkish press is very violent
towards the European powers.
The Daily 1Veaus Berlin correspondent tele-
graphs: Prince Bismarck confers with Count
Won Munster and Prince Eohenlohe in respect
to the answer to the porte to the collective
note. Three captains and three staff officers
have agreed to go to Turkeyif allowed by the
authorities.
Special dispatches from Vienna state that
the powers will draw up an ultimatum sum-
morIng the porte to fulfill, within Three
weeks, the Montenegrin convention, and in the
event Of refusal q naval demonstration will
take place.
LONDON, July ga correspondent of the
standard, of ST. Petersburg, reports that Ad-
miral Lessofsky takes with him fnll power to
reopen negotiations with China.
Paris dispatch to the Standard states much
excitement has been caused there by the sui
eide of Mrs. Wetmore.
dispatch from Madrid says the fetal loss Of
life by earthquakes at Manila is estimated at
800, including 200 Cinnamon. Almost eyery
family is houseless.
NAPLES, July 25.-A sharpSshoek OF earth
quake was felt here to-day.
LONDON, July 25-The Standards Athens
correspondent says decree of mobilization is
to be issued to-day, and the chambers are to be
summoned immediately. A loan of six hun
dred thousand pounds has been obtained at
Paris, and another of two millions is being ne
gotiated.
LONDON, July 25.-Gold to the amount of
$500, 900 was shipped at Havre for New York,
Saturday.
dispatch from Dublin says the weather
continues to be very firm. Hay is beingspeed-
lily cut and saved. All crops are maturing at
an unusual rapidity. In view of this, some
members of the Mansion House relief commit
tee consider their labors ought to be end ed
imm ediatelv -.
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as day, and he could not have failed to see
either of them if possible toseid. The in
quest on Power was held to- day and verdict
rendered accidentally drowned. Deceased was
highly respected, and being second lieaten-
ant IN the Winnipeg troup of cavalry, will be
buried tc -nnorrow with military honors by all
the local militia corps commanders. He was
renowned for his pluck and determination,
ana highly respected. During the Ameri-
can war he served under Gen. Sherman.
his rather was for many yesls sergeant ma
lor OF the Second Dragon guards in the
british army. late report says the body
of Carroll has been found.
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Murder Of Gen. Skobeloff's Mother,

A London Times dispatch says Gen.
skobelof's mother left Cosstantinople July
18th in carriage for Tchinpan with money
and medical supplies for the hospital there.
She was attacked when half way on board by
armed men. Madame skobelof was killed,
and servant and steward dangerously
wounded. Considerable money was stolen'
Troops were sent out il pursuit OF the MUIR
derers. A later telegram reports Russian
captain named Mussof, who committed the
crime, has been arrested. When arrested he
shot himself with a revolver, and he is not ex-
pected to recover. The steward and a coach
man have since died. Madame Skobeloff has
been for some time organizing schools and
HOSPITALS.
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Defalcation,

Postofiice inspectors w. T. Henderson
and P. T. shallcross, under orders from the
postofice department., have been for several
days Investigating the affairs Of the Richmond
postof6ce with a view to ascertaining its con-
dition, and have discovered that there is a
shortage OF about $4,000. Over $4,000 Of this
deficiency is dueIto postmaster Forbes, hay.
ingoverdrawn his account that much since
his last quarterly report, which was turned in
properly balanced and accepted as correct by
the department. If the deficiency is not made
good by the postmaster or sureties, at once or
within the next forty-eight hours, the depart
ment will cause his arrest and proceed against
him for embezzlement. There were rumors
afoat last night OF this trouble in the post
office, but nothing positive could be obtained.
The above information is correct, coming as
it does from inspector Henderson himself.
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a Desperado's Wcrk.

At Leadville, Col, a special of Satur-
day afternoon, July II, says miner named
Baker entered Manville's hardware store to
collect some mining assessments. He demand
ed of clerk a revolver out of the show case
and being refused he pulled a revolver out Of
his pocket, threatening every one in the store.
Policeman John Corbel attempted to arrest
him and Baker told him to stand back. Cor
bel rushed at Baker, and Baker fred wound
him MORALLY, and then rushed up the street
several policemen following. Policeman Stew
art closed with Baker, who fired, fatally
wounding Stewart and slightly wounding an
other policeman. Baker was then overpow.
cred and iailed
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1880-07-29
Earthouake Shocks.

Madrid dates to July 81, state earth
quake shocks in the island of Simeon lasted
from the 18th to the Goth inst, the first and
last being the most severe. The cathedral
and barracks at Mantila have fallen and the
troops are encamped outside the city. Eleven
natives were killed and sixty-one injured. No
Europeans were hurt The inhabitants of
Mantila have fled to the fields: The earth has
opened in several places, and jets Of boiling
water and showers of ashes are elected. Some
public buildings at Lazum and Robacon have
been demolished. AL the volcanoes of suezon
are in full activity.
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illuminated and decorated with evergreens
and flags, streets were crowded; It's estimated
that nearly $4,000 people were on the streets
The general excused himself from making
speech on account of hoarseness. The next
day he was to visit the mines, attend the the
atre in the evening, and bali and reception af-
ter the theatre. The party will remain until
Monday. The city expends $4,000 mostly
raised by private subscription tor the enter
tainment Of the general
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Drowned by q Prisoner-Tragic Occurrence
WINNIPEG, Manitoba, July pa tragic

Drowned by aPrisoner-TragIo occurrence
WINNIPEG, Manitoba, July 23.-A tragic
event occurred here yesterday at midnight
In the afternoon a prisoner named Mike
Carroll. of notorious antecedents, made his
escape from the provincial jail and crossing
Red river by the temporary pile trestle bridge
for the Pacific railway, nov almost completed,
went up the railway track and took to the
woods. Chief Constable Power and sub
Constable Bell followed in pursuit, and
finally tracked3 the fugitive to his stack,
where he was compelled to throw up his
hands and surrender. After Handwriting
him the officers returned to handcar which
they had in use, and compelled the prisoner
to assist IN working his passage back to st.
Bonifaoe, where they proposed 70
cross to Winnipeg. The steam ferry hay-
ing laid up for the night, small boat was
engaged. Chief Owen entered first. The
prisoner them jumped on the gunwale, up
setting the boat. Power clinched him, and
both fell in tho water. Power never rose.
but his body WAS recover this morning By
dragging. The prisoner rose
rose onoe, then disappeared. Some people
think he has escaped, but Constable
Bell, who closely watched, ready to give
assistance TO either man, Gays it was @ light
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Parnell's Address.

London advices Of July 20, state
that Parnell, as president OF the home rule
confederation Of Great Britain, has issued a
circular to all home rule organizations in
Great Britain, summoning them to appoint
delegates for convention to be held at New.
CASTLE on the Tyne, the 9th of August, and
stating that it is OF the utmost Importance now
that attention should be directed to Ireland,
that Irishmen in Great Britain should show
they are not slackening in their advocacy Of
Irish rights
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fraudulent Sale Of q Railroad Alleged.
COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 25.-Albert E. Grip
pen last evening fled e petition in the. corr
mon pleas court against G. P. L. Butler, trus-
tee, and others, to set aside the sale of the
Columbus and Gallipolis railroad to the Ohio
& West Virginia Railroad company, made AL
gust Is, 1867, for $38, 800, on the ground Of
fraud and irregular proceedings. Bonds call
ing for $3.50, 900, held by Royal Hill and John
McKeshnay, are claimed to have been secured
by fraudulent estimates by the chief engineer.
The plaintiff AYERS that G. P. Butler fled the
petition to foreclose. before any bonds or inter
eat was due . I.-.. -.rr
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the crew took one boat, the mate, and remain
der of the ships company, the other. and
steered for Clarion island, $50 miles distant
which they reached July 2, but finding no
water there. made for socarro isladd, distant
about PIG miles. During cyclone the boats
parted company, since which nothing has
heen heard of the captains boat. Those in
the mates boat were compelled to throw over
board provisions, water, clothing, ETC., during
the storm on passing Socarro island. After
great suffering they reached Mazatlan, July
49,
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A SWindler.

The Brooklyn, N. Y. Eagle, of July 90,
says John Knaebel, attorney and counsellor
at law, former assistant corporation counsel
has quilted Brooklyn and gone to New Next
CO. His affairs have been left in very un.
satisfactory state and it is alleged that he has
failed to account for large sums of money be-
longing to his clients, which were intrusted to
him for investment. Some say that Knaebel's
liability to his clients will reach over one hun
dred thousand dollars,
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Killed nv the Cars.

A Rochester, MINI, special of July d,
says that Samuel T. Riveston was run over at
o'clock on that afternoon at the junction,
one mile west OF that city. at the time of the
accident he WIS unloading gravel and fell be-
tween the cars backwards, his head and right
arm between the rails, and the two dump cars
passed over his neck and chest. He only lived
one hour. He came from Grand Rapids, where
his uncle resides. Bin.
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About the Meeker Indian Massacre.

A July 18th telegram from Cheyenne
says: G. F. Dresser friend of the late NJ. c.
Meeker, agent of the Utes. had just returned
from the scene OF the September massacre at
White river. He reinterred the remains Of
Meeker and eight employees, including his two
sons, which had been hastily buried by Mer.
rit"s command. Dresser found q chain about
four feet long around the neck of Meeker's re-
mains, proving the story true that the Utes
had dragged the body about the agency after
the massacre. The remains were much de-
composed. Colorow, with other head men
and Douglas daughter came into the agency
last week to trade. On inquiring persistertly
he said they lived on ponies last winter and
were very hungry and peaceful now. Colorow
said he and other chiefs were going imme-
diately to the Uncompahga commissioners.
He knew not the whereabouts of Persume and
johnson.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1880-07-29
The Funeral Of a Murderer.

The funeral Of Christine Cox, the muir
derer OF Mrs. Hull, took place on the afternoon
OF July II, the day after the hanging, in the
city Of New York, from the undertaking es-
Establishment. The funeral was largely at
tended by colored people, and the street in
front OF the church was crowded with people
unable to gain admission. Methodist Episco-
pal services for the dead were led by Rev
Drs Cook and Simmons and the body was
taken to Evergreen cemetery for interment.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1880-07-29

At ten o'clock on the morning July II,
word was sent that the new glucose factory,
corner of Wallace street and Archer avenue,
about five miles from Chicago, was burning
The loss will undoubtedly be very heavy. The
latest report from the fire is that the Archer
glucose factory was burned to the ground and
that the loss or the building, machinery and
stock is estimated atfrom 100000 to $4,000
with an insurance Of $4,000
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1880-07-29

A WOMAN was rowing on the Susque
hanna, at Lancaster, Pa, with two little
children. The boat upset when they
were in the middle of the river. Barely
able to swim by using both arms, she
told the little ones to cling to her back.
They did SO, and she kept all afoat by
desperate exerion; but Just before
reaching the shore one child let 60 and
was drowned.
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Cen. Grant ir Leadylile,

Gen. Grant arrived at Leadville, Col
orado. at $50 P. NJ July %. he was received
by company of mounted police, two CON-
panies of cavalry, the fire company's infantry,
city fire department, and 500 veterans Of the
late war. A salute Of one hundred guns was
fred while the procession marched through
the city. The line of march was brilliantly
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1880-07-29
Hamline University.

Hamline University, located between
st. Paul and Minneapolis, has been placed on
strong and safe financial basis: anew build
ing has been erected for the purposes of the
University and it was dedicated July 20, free
from debt. An immense number of people
were present, and the exercises were in the
highest degree interesting. Judge Brill, of
st. Paul, President of the Board of Trustees,
introduced Bishop Cyrus D. Foss, of the NJ.
e. Church, who delivered an earnest and elo.
quent dedicatory address. At the conclusion
of the Bishops address, Prof u. G. John,
the President of the University, made
brief address, and then asked for SUBJ
scriptions to the endowment fund.- A grand
total Of $l4 800 was secured. After the morn
ing exercise had been concluded, dinner of a
picnic character was served and full one
thousand persons partook OF the bountiful re-
past furnished. After the dinner, the spacious
chapel was again crowded to its utmost ca.
pacity and the exercises were opened by mu-
sic from the Fort Smelling Band. Choir mu.
sic was also rendered. Prayer was also Of
fered by Rev. Jabez Brooks, and short ad-
dresses were delivered by Rev. Dr. Van Anna.
Rev. W. G. Rice, Rev. J. F. Chaffee and
Rev. E. D. Huntley, President of Law
ence University of Appleton, Wisconsin.
The present building which was dedicated
yesterday was commenced in 1878. The cor
ner stone was laid the next year, and the
building was enclosed in 1876. It has been
erected and finished so lar at an expense of
some $45,000. The endowment fund at pres
ent consists Of $4,000 of which $4,000 is pro-
ductive and $4,000 of it unproductive, To
which must be added the amount pledged at
the dedication, $4,000, making in all SIC 800.
In addition to this amount the university owns
the 80 acres surrounding the building, and
real estate in st. Paul, Minneapolis
and Chicago besides some farming
lands. The institution is out of debt,
with the exception Of light floating
debt which in no way embarrasses it: Most
of the productive endowment fund bears ten
per cent interest 1t is proper to state that q
number of friends Of the university who were
unable to be present at the dedication have
promised contributions, which viii swell the
amount pledged 10 $4,000.
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Abandoned ut Sea

The steamer Newbern, arrived at San
Francisco, on the morning Of July q, from
Mazatlan, having on hoard the mate and
portion of the crew Of the ship Matilda, from
Equimault to Callas, and abandoned at sea
june a. Capt. Jones, wife and portion OF
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1880-07-29
HOLD-OUT TANNER.

Strong and Cheerful at the Commence
ment of the 9th Day of His Fast.
morning there was no visible change in M
Tanners condition. He did not 20 for his
usual morning ride, but was in good spirits
and ;seemed quite stronE. At moon he com-
menced the 9th day of his FAST He took only
five ounces of cold water for twelve hours end
ing At noon.
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Boiler Explosion.

What is known as the Gone Touring
mill at st. Genevieve, Mo-, operated by Maun-
tel, Burgess & Co., of this city was nearly de-
molished by the explosion ola boiler, July IL.
Engineer Coneman was instantly killed. Sup
erintendent Martin Meyer fatally scalded, and
another employe named Stiles seriously injur-
ed. Loss $4,000 to $4,000 ..n.
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Indians in the Black Hills.

Reports reached Deadwood on the
morning Of July II, that 500 Indians ap-
preached spearfsh the night before and had
dance. They had been engaged in killing
cattle. spearfsh is fifteen miles northwest
OF this city. Several parties have organized
and started out.
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Train Ditched.

An Indianapolis telegram OF July 49,,
says: The excursion train which left Indian
apolis for Put-in-Bay on Saturday night July
II, was ditched on their return trip near Fort
Wayne on the Wabash road. Edward T.
Stuart, of Noblesville, was instantly killed and
about twenty persons wounded. Among the
fatally wounded are w. H. Rivers, of Indian
apolis, private secretary of Hon. W. Fl. Eng
lish, John s. Gum, OF Westfeld, Seward Hurst.
Of Peru, and A. Mullen, ofAthens, are seriously
wounded, and still larger number slightly.
The accident is supposed to have been caused
by broken rail.
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see, who soon succeeded IN calming the ex-
element OF passengers and getting them in
perfect order. The list of the lost on the Mar
ragansett is made up under the direction Of
officers Of the steamboat company, numbers
twenty-n;ne
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MIDNIGHT,

NEW YORK, July 25.-The condition Of Dr..
Tanner differed little tonight from that of the
day. At midnight he was sleeping quietly,
and attending physicians said his condition
was improved.
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Sudden Death !.

New YORK, July 25.-Charles Barlow, of R.
G. Dun Is Co.'s mercantile agency, died sud
denly at his summer residence IN Long Branch
to-day. He was apparently in perfect healt
Yesterday. .- .-
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Storm Disaster.

Later reports from the storm of Sun
day, July 10, in Monroe county, Michigan
show that the destruction was greater than at
first reported. One hundred acres of vine
yards. consisting OF the choicest catawbas, Del
awares, and Concords, were ruined. The loss
to this interest alone was estimated at 100000,
while the loss to grain and all sorts of garden
fruits will amount to 100000. The path Of the
storm was in the shape of crescent, extend
ing mile in length and mile in width.
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A Sea Lion in Strange Waters.

A Sea Lion in Strange Waters. r..
NEW BRUNSWICK. N. j., July 25.-A SEQ
lion was caught here Saturday night by Rich
ard Welsh harbor master, 1t was shot in the
capture but not killed. It is eight feet long
and is supposed to have escaped from Coney
Island Saturday.
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Shooting ia LIE sueur County. MINI.

A Faribault, MINI, telegram of July
%, says word was received there that After
noon of the shooting of John Daley BY man
named Kenney, proprietor OF the CONNER
cial Hotel at Kilkenny last evening. It ap-
years that John Daley in company with
number of his friends visited Kenney's saloon
and got into row. Kerney managed to get
the crowd out into the street and shut the
door 10 their faces. At this, e young man
named Burk, picked up an empty beer key
and threw it through the window. kenney at
once came out and swore he would shoot the
man that did that and fred, the ball striking
Daley in the throat and lodging under the
left shoulder blade. Dr.. Rose of this city, was
sent for and pronounced it dangerous wound
but has hopes of his recovery. Great indigna-
ton is felt by the citizens of Kilkenny towards
Kenney, as Daley is Woodworking and hon
est young man. Kenney is at Waterville
under the charge OF the officers of tie law,
where he went and gave himself up this
morning,
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Secretary Thompso on tn Q slope.

Secretary Thompson on the Slope.
SAN FRANCISCO, July 25.-Secretary Thomp-
son, who arrived yesterday, states that the main
object of his visit here is to examine into the
condition of the Mare Island navy yard, the
harbor Of which is filling up with sediment.