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Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1880-05-14

Republican State Convention Of Tennessee
i. The Tennessee Republican State con-
vention assembled at Nashville, May 6.
Alvin s. Hawkins was nominated for
Governor. George Murray and A. A.
Taylor were chosen Presidential electors
at large. The following named persons
were appointed delegates at large to the
Chicago convention; L. G. Hauck, J.
NJ. Shornberg, FL. FL. Harrison and David
Num-. A resolution in favor. of Gen
Grant produced earnest discussion and
was finally referred with all other reso-
lutions to the committee on resolutions
without reading or debate. A series of
resolutions were adopted, reafirms de-
yot1on to the National Republican party
and its principles. TIE remainder Of the
series was devoted expressly to state af-
fairs and interests without any allusion
TO- Presidential candidates, and without
instructions to delegates ss.5;s. ~
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1880-05-14
Ohio Democratic State convent;on

The Democratic State Convention as
sembled at Comstock's Opera house in
the city of Columbus, Ohio, May 6.
John G.. Thompson, chairman of the State
committee called the convention to order.
He urged harmony and sand, whoever
Ohio stood by to-day would go into the
National convention with strength that
would quietly aid in securing the Presi-
dental nomination for that body. Frank
Heard of Toledo was chosen temporary
chairman, and made a short ringing
speech predicting with united effort the
triumphant success of the Democratic
party in November. District delegates
were appointed and the following dele
gates at large were selected to the Gin
cinnati convention. J. II. Wade, OF
Cleveland; James B. Steadman, Of Tole-
do; John insolvency of Wooster; and
Durbin Ward Of Lebanon. The follow
ing Platform was adopted with cheers
and with out discussions:
Resolved, That the Democratic party
of Ohio recognize the long service, great
ability, and the steadtast advocacy of
constitutional liberty which las marked
the career of Allen G.. Thurman, and con-
fiding in his rectitude and fitness for the
chief executive Of the republic, cordially
instruct the delegates ct large, this day
appointed, and request the district del
egates chosen, by the several districts of
the state to present to the national DEM
ocratic convention the name of this tried
statesman as our candidate for President
of the United State and to use all hon
orable means to secure his nomination.
Resoloed, That in order that Ohio may
have the full influence of her power in
the national Democratic convention, to
which her position in the Union entities
her, We hereby instruct the Ohio dele
gates to that convention to cast the vote
of the State as unit.
Resol0ed, That we recommend the
Democratic national convention adopt
the two,th1rds rule in the nomination of
candidates. =
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1880-05-14
Cost of tho Afghan War.

The difference between the financial
results In India and those promised in the
budget settlement, published in February is
from 100000 pounds to $4,000. pounds. The
financial member Of the viceroy council gross
ly under. estimated the expenses Of the Afghan
war. The Indian government sent I dispatch
to the secretary OF the State for India, stating
the cost Of the Afghan war will probably ex.
coed the estimates by 100000 pounds. The
dispatch declares the military department
solely blamable. They believed the estimates
sufficient and advised their adoption by the
financial department.. - .Sz,t IL
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1880-05-14
Killed bVa Convict,

In the forenoon Of. May 6, at Elmira,
N. Y, while McKively, chief keeper OF the re-
tormatory, was endeavoring to punish an in
subordinate convict, Edward symonds, from
New York. Symonds suddenly turned on Nc
Kivley and plunged sharp-pointed case knife
into his stomach. McKilyey reeled from the
cell into the corridor and fell dead. symonds
then handed the knife to the assistant keeper
and was locked ur in the dark cell. McKil-
vey was from Detroit aad was an old officer
Of the Michigan State prison. He leaves a
wife and four children ~ .. T.,
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1880-05-14
Storm n Ohio and Indiana.

A heavy storm Of rain and hail passed
over Cincinnati at midnight May 10. accom-
panied BY wind and lightning. kilograms
say, awindstorm In the afternoon Of May 10 did
much damage in various places north Of Gin
cinnati. At Union City, Ind, something like
. tornado prevailed blowing down the agri-
cultural works Of J. T. Hartzeld, the planning
millowned BY Anderson Spoke and the hub
factory Of @. Carter, the butter tub factory
OF Hook Bros. and number Of other build.
ings. Near Mt. Gilead, Ohio, the storm twist
ed down trees and destroyed much fencing.
.at Ashland the roof Of the city hall was car
ried off distance Of nearly two hundred
yards. Near West Jefferson Ohio, lightning
struck the barn Of Jacob High, burning 1t and
contents and killing Henry Davis who sought
shelter there The day had been warm and
Close 49,. -. y
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1880-05-14

IS
Delaware Republican State Convention.
The Republican State convention as
ssmbled ct Doter, May g. The platform
adopted pledges the support Of the
Republicans Of Delaware to-. the nomi-
nee ' Of the Chicago convention, and leaves
the delegates chosen at liberty to'act &C
cording to their individual preferences.
A resolution appointing Christian Feoi-
ger and Levi G. Clark, Of NeWcastly
county, n. B. Smithers andJ r.: Lafiand,
OF Kent, BENZ. Burton and Albert Currey,
Of Sussex, delegates to Chicago was
fought by e large minority, who insisted
that the delegates should be chosen By
counties, az in former years. However
It was eventually adopted and the con-
yention adjourned. Tie delegates 20 I'M
instructed but will probably vote for
Blaine. z5s Is Il f ~ IS
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1880-05-14
The Great Pennsylvania on Fire. J

A Bradford, Pa, telegram Of May Z
Gays, destructive fire Is sim raging In Train
Hollow and Oil Valley. Hundreds Of men are
at work endeavoring to confnc and subdue
the flames at that point Great numbers Of
rigs and tanks Of oil were consumed in Foster
Brook Valley, and about the SUBMITS. The
fire also ragged near Tranport and De Solger
The scope Of territory in which the fire Pre-
vailed istwelve miles in extent. Smaller aud
dangerous fires are stlll burning IN the woods
A rather stiff breeze now blowing leaves the
situation In all psrts very perilous, and liable
TO break out again and become more disas-
erous than before unless It rains or the wind
subsidies. Six lives have been lost so far. !.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1880-05-14
Indian Nurders..

Dispatches from Denver Of May 4, just
received from Santa Re, New Mexico, say
band Of Apaches near Victoria, attacked 4
band ofsh6ep herders In the Magellan Noun.
tains last week and killed thirteen Of them.
They also drove of and scattered 100 900 head
Of sheep belonging to Nlipe Charaese, one
Of the richest sheep owners in Northwestern
Mexico. Other advices say that about the
Same time several Ranches were attacked.
and an American named Wilcox killed. Two
other American miners named Oooney and
Chick, supposed killed. The settlers are hud.
died together in the ranch, and are besieged
BY the Indians. Great anxiety is felt for them
and relief parties are starting out. i.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1880-05-14
Lynclled.

Near Fairview, Hopkins Co.., Ky, on
the night Of May Z, a negro man committed a
:ape upon Mrs George Salmon, who had
been married about eighteen months. Her
husband left her in the morning to assist in
moving q mill and told her she had better go
visiting. She started and had gone ssmc dis
lance from home, when negro blowing in a
field near by struck her with q stick and left
her doubtless thinking she was dead He
soon returned and finding she had somewhat
recovered and had endeavored to reach home
he followed her and cut her throat. She Is
now dead. The negro was arrested and par.
ties started to take him to Elkton to put him
in jail, but 1t il said that he was taken from
the guard, shot several times, and left hang.
ing to tree. - - +. ~ - n =
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1880-08-05
TORTURED TANNER.

The Fast Steadily Persisted in-Frequ
Attacks of Vomiting Compelling the
Doctor to Remain on His Cot-But Four
More Days Complete His Task.
New YORK, Aug. AT noon to-day DR..
Tanner entered on the thirty-ffth day of his
fast. He slept we'll the night previous, and
appeared refreshed this morning. He kept
to the gallery all day, and was attacked with
nausea and vomiting at different periods,
throwing up mixture of bile and mucus.
At 2:55 he got up to put on his clothes, but
couldn't do so, as he had an
attack of vomiting. At 1885 and $40
this evening he had other attacks Of vomi.-
ing, and at 8 p. Fl. retired TO his cot and ap-
peared to be sleeping. His medical attend
ants said be was in a feebler condition than
yesterday, that the attacks of nausea were
unfavorable, and as they occurred after
drinking small quantity of fluid, it showed
the Doctors stomach to be in highly irri
tated condition. One of the medical attend
ants said DR.. Tanner was failing every day,
but there was no doubt be would finish his
Eelf-imposed task. He said the frequent at
tacks of vomiting showed the coats of the
stomach were somewhat infamed. DR.. Tan.
ner took nothing to-day but a little carbon.
ated acid water.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1880-08-05
The Afghan War,

"Advices from London of July 80. state
that troop ships at Portsmouth are being fit.
ted out with the greatest vigor. Hundreds OF
men are working over time. It also stated
that arrangements have been made for the
dispatch of four or five thou and troops to
Afghanistan from England within a few days;
and the military authorities are prepared to
supply from England within the next fort.
night - 900 troops OF al arms. The admiral
ity has signifed to the war department iss
readiness to provide transportation fer 20, 0Q0
men within three weeks. The India troop
ships Crocodile and Seraphis are undergoing
repairs, and are therefore not available fol-
service this season. General Sir Woolsely
came to Liverpool from the Isle of Wigh!
after hearing the news of the disaster at Can
dahar. 4 telegram was eceived at the India
Office from the Viceroy Of Iudia dated the 20tt
inst, which refers to dispatch OF reinforce
ment from various parts of India It says &
battery Of horse artillery from kl"racyee has
been ordered up. One battery is en- route
The first Madras cavalry is en- route, and ths
eleventh foot at Bolan and fifteenth foot a
kurrocy ee have been ordered up. Gen Phayre
viii receive battery and European Tegi
ment from Punjaub. His field column vii
muster three batteries, nine squadrons, ant
three British and four native botta'ions. HI
expects to be ready in fifteen days Canda
har is provisioned to the end of October.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1880-08-05

phatically that such was not the case and new
er had been; that the secretary early in COIN
age gave orders that standard silver dollars
should be paid freely at all Offices. Under this
order ss5, 0o0,0 GO were put in circulation. IF
that amount Sl7,O000 goo have been returned to
the treasury in payment Of public dues and in
exchange ;for silver certificates. Under the
secretary's order more than ffty-four per
cent OF the total standard dollar coinage has
been paid out, while there has been returned
to the treasury under the operation of the law
As per cent of the amount paid out, leaving in
circulation $1800O,00o, which amount does
not vary much from the reduction since lS77,
in the one and two dollar notes outstanding.
Into the vacuum created by the retirement Of
small notes, silver dollars have been forced,
while the excess has returned to the treasury
vaults. 1t should be understood the reduc-
ton in small note circulation was not produc-
ed by the department. The small bank notes
were retained in compliance with the resump-
ton act and small greenbacks were voluntar-
lily surrendered and larger nutes taken in their
place: The treasurer also stated that the re-
ported disagreement in the department with
regard to the number of standard dollars to
be coined monthly, does not exist. There is
no room for difference Of opinion upon that
point, since the language OF the law is unnois-
taxable. g. q @ azs 5a
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1880-08-05
How the Prince Imperial Died.


London advices of July 20, state that
Brigadier General sira Evelyn W God, who ac
companied ex-Empress EUGENE to Zululand
has sent the papers descriptive Of the death
Of the Prince Imperial, collected from indie
pendent narratives of eighteen of the zulus
who participated in the attack on the Princes
party. These show that the attacking party
numbered forty, twelve of whom followed the
prince. and eight being Immediately con-
cerned in his death. The Zulus having near
~ surrounded the princes party, fred and
rushed on them as they were mounting. The
prince, not having succeeded in mounting,
ran alongside his horse until it broke away.
The prince followed his horse into the donga
until being closely pressed by his pursuers, he
turned upon them, in the words Of the Eulus,
like the lion at bay. Being struck by an as
segai in the side OF the lef5shoulder, he rushed
at his opponent who fled. Another Zulu then
fired at the prince when only ten yards from
him. The prince fred his pistol and faced the
rapidly increasing foe, until nenaced from
his right and rear, and struck by another as
segai, he regained the level on which he had
first stood in the donga, where he was speed
lily surrounded. Heseized the assegai which
had been thrown at him. In struggling with
his terrified horse his sword had fallen from
his scabbard and thus defended himself from
seven or eight Zulus, who state that they dare
not close in on him until he sank exhausted
Oh his hips. The above facts were elected
from the Lulus, who were examined separate
~ on the scene OF the attack
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1880-08-05
Fire at Duluth, MINI.

A fire was discovered at Duluth, MINI,
at IL O'Clock midnight, July 80 under the stair
way Of the old Foley building on Superior
street opposite the postoffice. The flames
spre ad rapidly and with great difficulty the
occupants OF the second story made their es-
cape. The children were thrown from the
top Of the stairway, and man and woman
made their escape by sliding down g pole.
The building, with the two adjoining, were
totally destroyed. The Foley building was
owned by E. ". Clarke & Co. 1t was occu-
pied below Us feed store by John Litton; IN
surance On the stock 5000. Upstairs was used
as q boarding house; insurance on house 5000;
The next building was owned by Capt. Nor
ris, and insured for $500; it was used as a
boarding house. The third was a saloon: no
insurance. Litton's horse was burned up.
There was no wind blowing Original Of the
fire unknowR. Total loss about 5000, with
81 1900 insurance.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1880-08-05
RiddIed with Bullets.

An armed mob of about 100 men en-
tered Moberly, Mo. July 20, and, as Sheriff
Mattlock was taking J. c. Carlew into the
court house to be tried for committing rape
on the person of Mrs. Crump, at hotel in
that city last March, opened fire on him. He
ran into the court room followed by three OF
the mob, and was shot again. He then es-
capped to the street and fell, but quickly re-
gained his feet, when he received another
shot. He then ran through dry goods store
closely followed by his slayers, in an alley and
again into the street. He then maze his way
up stairs with his pursuers at his heels. Here
he found himself cornered. The husband Of
the outraged woman, the man who did most
Of the shooting, then fred five more shots in
to the body of the poor wretch, and one into
his forehead. Carlew died in ten minutes.
Intense excitement prevailed while these vio-
lent proceedings we're in progress, and the
officers of the law seemed paralyzed, as they
made no efforts to stop the butchery.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1880-08-05
The Western Empire.

There has been no better evidence that
westward the star OF empire takes its way
than in the figures supplied by Poor's rail
road manual, which is soon to be issued
The exhibit. geographically considered,
shows that in the New England States the
gross earnings for the year past were SAL
1923, s25; net earnings, s15,6S6091; dividends
paid, $7,2362O5 against $7,666. GS5 for
1878 Middle states-Gross earnings, $170,-
3l0,846; net earnings, S70,4l6,970; dividends
paid, s24,3s5,l64, against s21,l4S442 for
1875. Southern States-Gross earn
ings, s4s,917,2s4; dividends, s2,13l-
no. against $685. 99 for 1878
Western States-Gross earnings, 1922, 379 646;
net earnings, s9S,y6l; 906, against $77, 1855, 22s
1878 and s6e,Os5,24s for 1877. The dividends
paid amounted to s2a,56l 1862, against sls,s4l,
e22 for 1878 and s14.556, 462 for 1877. Pacific
states-.Gross earnings, slO,72l,l 57; net earn
ings, COG 800, against S3,6Ol 625 for 1873 In
cludedin the net earnings is the rental paid
by the Central Pacific railroad company
for the use Of the Southern Pacific railroad.
The dividends paid were 1854 104 against $780,.
600 for 1875, and S24O 099 for 1877. Until re-
Gently the wealth and business of the country
has been supposed to lie in the New
England aud Middle States. These
figures show not only that the Westvery large
~ exceeds either one, but that it exceeds both
combined. The gross earnings OF the New
England and Middle States combined are $2l1
64067l, against s232 ,379, GAS The net earn
| ings Of the New England and Middle States
combined were but ss6,0o3,O6l against sss,
SOL ,e06 by the Western States. The census
| will show similar superiority, and with the
evidence of statistics before them the remain
der of the country will be compelled to &C
knowledge that the West controls the destin
| les of the nation. --.- -.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1880-08-05
Crops in Canada.

MONTREAL, Aug. 1.-The Grand Trunk..au-
thorities have received their annual report of
the state of the crops in Canada from 159
places on the line of the railroad, from the
State of Maine in the east, to Detroit in the
west. The report states that fall wheat was
partly winter killed in some sections be-
tween here and Port Hope. From Toronto
to SarDia it is very good and promises q
yield of rs to 40 bushels to the acre. Spring
wheat in many places is badly injured by
rust, and to all appearances will fall consid-
erably below an average. Peas and corn
are generally looking we'll and promise Q
large yield. Barley and oats are progress
ing satisfactorily. Hay is considered above
an average crop.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1880-08-05
Exports and Imports,


A Wa shington telegram Of July26, has
the following important statement: The ex-
cess Of exports over imports for the twelve
months ending June 30th, is S1,079,0sS, SO
During the year just closed both the value Of
imports Of merchandise into, and the value Of
merchandise from the United States, were
larger than during any preceding year in the
history OF the country. The value of exports
of merchandise for the year ending June s0th
1880, exceeded the value of exports of mer-
chandise during the preceding year about
s1,25 100000, or 16per cent, and the value
of imports during the year ended June 80, 49,
SO, exceeds the value of such imports during
the preceding year about S222,O000O0 or so
per cent. The increase in ratio of import
merchandise exceeded the increase in ratio Of
exports, nearly Sl7,0O0,0O0. The ratio Of
imports and exports of merchandise curing
the fiscal year just closed, exceeded the
ratios of such imports and experts during the
proceeding yearabout S347,O00,000,an Increase
OF 80 per cent. The rapid growth of the for
eign commerce OF the country is strongly ex-
hibited by the fact that the value of exports
and imports Of merchandise during the fiscal
year just closed amounted to S15e,379, 945.9S
being about 81 per ceut. greater than the
value ofimports and exports of 1870, and near
ly l1e per cent. greater than the value Of i'm.
ports and exports of 1860. The exports Of
coin and bullion during the year ending June
5oth 1880, were over $4,000 less than during
the proceeding fiscal year, and the imports o.
coin and bullion during the year ending June
S0th, 1880, exceeded the imports during the
proceeding fiscal year, about s92, 100000. Dur.
ing the year just closed, for the first time since
1851, the imports OF coin and bullion exceeded
the exports of the same.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1880-08-05
Tanner O7ttdOne.

Oshkosh Wis., Northwestern, July 2G.1
While the whole country and perhaps large
portion of the civilized world are watching
with interest the case of DR. Tanner, and
people are wondering at the exhibition of
starvation which he is perpetrating, there
are instances arising in the county of some
thing of q, similar character which are none
the less wonderful. A case of tenacity of
life upon total abstinence, not only of food
of any kind, but also of water or liquids of
any kind, has arisen in this county, which
is exceedingly more wonderful than the case
of DR.. Tanner. .E5
There lives in the town of Nekini q fam
lily named Murty, consisting of a mother and
two sons, Patrick and Michael. Patrick
Murty for some time has been falling from
softening of the brain, or some other brain
disease of that character. Over six weeks
ago his lower limbs becaTe paralyzed and
the nerves that supply action to the muscles
of the throat also became paralyzed SO that
he could neither swallow nor make al artlcu-
late sound. DR.. Noyes visited the patient
last Wednesday, upon which day he had
been just forty seven days since particle of
food had passed his lips. Up to nineteen
days previous to that day his attendants were
able to force small quantities of water down
his throat, but for nineteen days previous
they had been unable to do so, and his tongue
and mouth were dry, blaokened and hard.
All control of the throat having
been lost, water given him only
strangled him, and this was finally aban-
doned + r fear of choking him to death.
There being no hope for him and it being
impossible to get nourishment down him,
the family were watching for his death,
which had been expected daily and even
hourly during all that time, and yet he
lived on. The mother, Mrs. Murty, and
the brother, Michael Murty, had had
the whole care of him, and they state
positively, and, though no after of in
terest to them, are willing to make oath
| that for forty seven days previous to last
Wednesday, the 21st inst. not a particle OF
food had been given Patrick, and for nine.
teen days not drop of water. DR.. Noyes
made careful investigation of the Q Sc, and
knowing the family, is convinced that it is
| the truth. He examined the patient, who
was lying in a partially compose state, and
found his pulse Sc, respiration -
and temperature "a, which
| is very low on these points. The data here
| given are based as taken last Wednesday,
the 21st inst, which was the time that DR.
! Noyes visited the house, and if the patient
is still living the lapse of time since thai
day must be added to this remarkable record
DR.. Noyes has reported the case IN full to
| the Boston Medicat Journal.