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Stevens County tribune. (Morris, Minn.) 1877-1880, 1880-01-15
Those Who Died at Pompeli.

Though the victims of the great cruz,
ton OF Vesuvius in A. D. 70 lived so
long ago, they were our fellow-creat-
ures, and it is impossible to recall their
fate-especially, one might think, to re-
call it on the spot-without feeling of
horror. Sir William Cell estimated
the number of people who persisted at
1900; but during recent excavations 30
many bodies have been found that il
seems to have been far greater: and
when We consider that, closely az the
inhabitants were packed, Pompeii was
still but q little place, the proper
ton OF deaths appears large. It is, of
course, satisfactory to the antiquary to
reflect that the misfortunes Of Pompeii
have been o great gain to modern
knowledge. The manners of the ancient
Romans are better known to us by what
has been discovered here under the
ashes than by all the pictures or statues
or writings existing elsewhere. The
town had been very recently rebuilt.
and the remains are chiefly of one
period; but the decorations are remark
able for their rarity as well as for their
freshness. In fact, the state of pictorial
art in the first century would be almost
unknown to us but for the frescoes from
the house of the tragic poet and the
beautiful paintings now in the
Naples Museum.-Lo9adon SATURDAY.
RepieaC.
Stevens County tribune. (Morris, Minn.) 1877-1880, 1880-01-15
ASSAULTED BY A MANIAC.

A few days ago, John Calvin reached
st. Paul MINI. from Norris Stevens county,
to vista brother-in-law. He had wandered
away about six miles from the city and satur-
day afternoon, Jan. 10th, he appeared at the
residence of Mr.. Townsend, who was engaged
in cutting up meat in a frame addition to his
house. Calvin inquired which way he could
best strike the road, from which the house is
about one mile distant. Nj. Townsend gave
the necessary instructions after which the
stranger made himself obnoxious by indulg.
ing in personal remarks that were highly i'm
porper Believing that the man was tramp,
Mr.. Townsend attached no particular weight
to the remarks, until suddenly the brute
reached over and seized the knife with which
he was cutting meat Being under the i'm
preston that the man intended to take his
life, the attack WINS stoutly resisted. The
maniac sliced the knife by the blade, and in
trying to wrench it from M. Townsend, al
most severed his right wrist. The encounter
was now desperate, as Mr.. Townsend knew
that life depended on the issue, while the rage
of the lunatic became furious. With the alac-
rity of q cattEe lunatic released his hold on
the knife and jumped for an axe which stood
in a corner of the room, with which he dealt
Mr.. Townsend one or two blows on the head,
the force of which was partially broken by
that gentleman. Mr. Townsend managed to
seize the axe, and after fearful struggle he
felled the maniac to the floor. alter which he
was securely pinioned. He was taken to the
city hospital in St. Paul. His right hand is
almost severed at the wrist, and he has two
ugly gashes in the head, besides many bruises
1t is not thought he will recover. Mr.. Towr.
send received severe cut in the head and
other injuries none of which are fatal
Stevens County tribune. (Morris, Minn.) 1877-1880, 1880-01-15
Unanimously Elected.


In Prussia the voters elect electors
who elect the members of the national
parliament.
In one electoral district only one
voter put in an appearance on election
day;
"For whom do you voter" said the
returning officer.
For myself"
IF elected will you serve az an cleo
tori"
'"No."
"Then," said the returning officer,
smiling at the strange simplicity of the
man, Il must ask you the first question
over again. Whom do you vote for?"
For myself"
"Oh, then you have made up your
mind to serve if you are elected2"
"No."
"In the name of Bismarck I adiure
you, you chuckle- headed ass" yelled
the returning officer at the top of his
voice; tell me, for the third and last
time, whom do you vote for, thenp"
The voter, with dignity: Having
been thrice honored by my fellow-citi-
zens with q unanimous election to this
important trust, after I had twice de-
clined the honor they would thrust up
on me, I feel that I can no longer resist
their appeal, but must sacrifice my per
sonal preferences to my anxiety for the
public welfare. Ivote for myself and
viii serve II elected"
Stevens County tribune. (Morris, Minn.) 1877-1880, 1880-01-15
CASU ALLIES.

Five children were amusing themselves
on the ice, on a mill pond In Readville, Mass.
Jan. s. when the Ice gave way and two were
drowned.
On the seventh of January, Mrs. II. W.
Haynes, assstan. teacher in the high school
at st. Paul, Mimi, slipped on the ice and broke
her right leg above the ankle.
At Pensacola, Florida, Jan. s. the
steamer Fisher exploded, killing Capt, Wat
son, and one other, and MORALLY wounding
the engineer
An old man aged of 70 years was run
over and killed in Cincinnati, O.. Jan. S. by a
reckless teamster. The driver ia under arrest
for manslaughter.
a still in Lombard and Ayers oil works
IN New York exploded Jan. 8. and set fire to
The building and factory burned one, to death,
and seriously burned another of the wOrkmen.
At Woodbridge, N, j., on the morning
OF Jan 6, on the Long Branch railroad, a To-
conceive and four freight cars fell through a
fifty feet draw Of a bridge that had carelessly
been left open The wreck took fire ard the
ears were burned. The engineer was slightly
injured.
Stevens County tribune. (Morris, Minn.) 1877-1880, 1880-01-15
MAINE ELECTION TROUBLES.

Augusta, Jan. 8.-Governor Garcelon
Mr.. Lamson, the President of the Senate, is
now acting Governor. Both houses of the
legislature assembled quietly today at 10 A.
VI. The crowd was greatly diminished from
yesterday. Sentinels were placed at the doors.
he police force continued to be under the
sheriff and mayor. A committee was appoint
ed to investigate charges Of alleged bribery
by the Senate. On the opening OF the House
an impatient crowd rushed in. Quiet was
soon restored. The records Of yesterday were
read and showed that not more than 70 votes
were cast for any candidate in organizing the
House, that number being less than quorum
The republican members who withdrew yes
terdaY, we're present and ready to be quail
fed. Acting Gov. Lamson refused to qualify
them at present, not being sure of his power,
but would inform himself. The House then
adjourned.
Augusta, Jan. 8. Doubt, distrust and
excitement still continues. The military DOW
er looms up. Gen. Chamberlain consults civil
authorities. The last nights conference at
Blaine's house continued until late hour in
the morning Of the 9th. At the Augusta
House every person was closely watched till
two o'clock in the morning. In the morning,
politicians were nervous, and fusionists pam
icky. Gen. Chamberlain early in the morn
ing, issued a general order to the effect that
he would assume command and protect the
property and institutions of the State, in trust
for the people, until governor is duly elect
cd and qualified By this order, Gen. Cham
berlain assumes temporarily the Office of Gov
ernor and commander in-chief. The entire DO
lice force of the State house was changed.
those indicated by Gen. Chamberlain taking
the place OF those there for Sc ycral weeks
The change was quietly made. On the Open
ing of the senate. but one Republican an.
peared and took his seat, Locke of Cumber.
land. The vote on the bribery order was re-
considered, and the order laid on the table.
In the House only 70 members appeared, all
fusionists Swami and Hartman stated that
they had each been offered $1,000 by Wallace
R. White not to appear at the organization of
the legislature.
Advices from Augusta, to Jan. 10, stats
that the House have attained no quorum, and
the legislative status was substiantly un-
changed By order of Gen. Chamberlain, the
Stevens County tribune. (Morris, Minn.) 1877-1880, 1880-01-15
Teachers and TaSk.Nasters.

The public have not held teachers to
their true responsibility. We send u
young lad or q young girl to school, and
find that, while we are paying out q
great deal of money for them, they are
gaining nothing. We complain, and
are informed that our children are not
industrious, that they do not seem
interested in their studies, that they
are absorbed in play, etc., etc. In
ninety nine cases in 100, our dis
appointment is entirely the fault of the
teacher. He or she is simply ineompe-
tent for the duty they have undertaken
A tirst-class teacher always has good
pupils. Lack of interest in study is
always the result of poor teaching. We
send a boy to college, and find that he
regards his studies as a grind-thst he
is only interested in getting good marks,
and that he is getting no scholarly
tastes, and winning no scholarly de-
lights. We inquire, and find him il
the hands of young tutor, without
experience, who really pretends to be
no more than . tssk-master, and who
knows nothing, and seems to care
nothing, about the Office of teaching.
The placing of large masses of young
men in the hands of inexperienced
persons, who do not pretend to do more
than to set tasks and record the manner
in which they are performed, without
guidance or assistance, is gross imposi-
ton of the college upon q trusting
public, and it is high time that an out
cry so determined and persistent is
raised against it that it shall procure a
reform.-Dr. J. G. Holland, IN Serb
"aer;s Morthlv,
Stevens County tribune. (Morris, Minn.) 1877-1880, 1880-01-15
Why the Law Is Uncertain.

Language is an imperfect ms rument
for the expression of ideas. Not few
Of its forms are ambiguous; that is,
they speak in two ways Reader and
hearers are left in old Isaacs perplexi-
ty. The voice is that of Jacob, the
hand is that of Esau.
Many of the terms of language are
equivocal. They have two meanings,
so that the reader is in doubt as to the
mind or intention of the writer.
Those who draft statutes know how
difficult it is to frame o law which shall
be free from ambiguous expressions or
equivocal terms. Judge Story once
told personal incident, which illus.
trates this difficulty.
He was employed by Congress to
draft an act. So important was it that
he spent six months in trying to per.
feet its phraseology. His purpose was
to make the statute 80 clear that the
most astute lawyer should not be able
to cast the shadow of q doubt upn its
meaning. !
The draft, proving satisfactory to the
lawyers in Congress, became law. In
less than year, q suit, involving the
Interpretation of this very law, came
before the court over which Justice
Story presided. Having heard the
arguments of the able attorneys. the
Judge confessed that he was unable 10
decide upon the meaning of q statute
which he himself had framed.
he, of course, knew what he had
meant to put into the law. But the
criticisms of the two lawyers showed
him that he had used such ambiguous
expressions that it was doubtful if he
had said what he meant to have said.
Stevens County tribune. (Morris, Minn.) 1877-1880, 1880-01-15
$l,s90,OOC
A Cruel Husband.

"Did you wipe your feet on the mat,
Fred, as you came in?" "Well, no,
didn't, deary. I thought" "That's
just like you; coming right in on this
brand-new carpet without once thinking
of the labor it costs to-" "But /
thought, my own one" "Yes, sup
pose you did think, but not as you
should have, or you wouldn have come
in on such muddy day without wiping
your feet" "But / thought there,
now, let me finish I thought, you
know, it would do if I wiped my shoes
on the mat, and deferred wiping my
feet until I'd shelled off the outside
wrappers and there was towel handy
Alasl for the evasionl She could for
give him all but that.
Stevens County tribune. (Morris, Minn.) 1877-1880, 1880-01-15
NEWS OF THE WEEK.
CRIMES AND CRIMINALS

Nine prisoners made their escape from
the Jail in Columbus, O., on the evening OF
Jan. 8.
A boy in Springfield, Ill, by the name
Of Daniel Decastro, aged Ia, committed suicide
by hanging himself the otker day.
Postothce station F. 401 third street
New York, was entered by burglars on the
night of Jan Z, the safe blown open and
$40 0 stolen.
Stephen Longfellow Of Boston, Mass.
nephew Of the poet has been held for trial
for forging the name of the latter to q
check for $1,000.
M. Moore, druggist of Morris, Stevens
county, Mimi, was arrested Jan. 8. charged
with rape on Mrs Zimmerman. The evidence
being claimed insufficient he was discharged
At Zama, Rock Island county, Ill, Jan
10, two men quarreled in regard TO their re.
spectiye claims to the hand of a lady. when one
seized hammer and inflicted fatal wounds
upon the head of the other, fracturing the
skulL
John Harris, deputy sheriff of Pamela
county Miss, was assassinated at Sardis on
the night OF an. 8, by being shot while sitting
his Office Scandals are said to be at the
bottom of the affair.
An unsuccessful attempt was made
Jan. 6 to wreck train on the New York Cen,
tralrsilway between Niagara Falls and iona
wanda by placing rails on the track. The en-.
CINE pushed aside one obstruction and the
train was stopped before it reached the other
In the Cholio district, Georgia, Jan. 7,
during an election for tax receiver, II. A
Smith, a bailiff, called Jasper Spence one side
TO talk about the election. Smith, wi bout
warning, snatched pistol from a bystaudel
and shot Spence dead Smith and Spence had
Ill feelings towards each other for some time
but had settled the difficulty. A large party
is hunting Smith. He will stand poor chance
If caught
Stevens County tribune. (Morris, Minn.) 1877-1880, 1880-01-15
PERSONAL AND POLITICAL.

The Massachuttes legislature organ
tied Jan.7.
Gov. Perkins Of San Francisco was
inaugurated JAMS.
The symptoms of the Empress of Rus
STA are officially reported TO be increasingly
unfavorable
Lloyd s. Brown, member of the last
Ohio legislature, fell dead in street car in
Cincinnati, Jan. 6.
Thomas Alfred Starkey was consecra-
ted Bishop of the Episcopal diocese of North
ern New jersey, Jan. 8.
Dispatches from Augusta, Maine, of
Jan 8, contradict the rulnors of the serious
lines of senator Blaine.
Gov. Long was innaugarated for his
new term OF Governor of Massachusetts,, Jan.
Sand delivered his message
DR.. +. B. Wolcott, surgeon General of
Wisconsin died Of pneumonia at his residence
in Milwaukee on the night of Jan. 5.
The President has nominated George
W. Hazelton. OF Wisconsin, United States at
torney for the eastern district of Wisconsin
The California House of Repre-. Il ia
tives, January 2, by a vote of 6s to g. recon-
nended John F. Swift for minister to China
The Governor of Alabama, has appoint
ed Luke z. Pryor United States Senator 10
I'LL the vacancy caused by the recent death
Of Senator Houston.
The greenback conference at Washing
ton, Jan 9, fixed upon June 10th as the
time, and Chicago as the place of holding
their National convention.
The special Senate commute appointed
to investigate the negro exodus consists of
Vooheeres, Vance and Pendletons, democrats.
and Windom and Blaine Republicans
1 Frank Leslie, the well-known publish
er Of illustrated papers, died at his residence
in the City OF New York on the afternoon of
Jan. 10, from tibrous tumor in the throat.
In Fernandina, Florida, at 10 80 A. III.
Jan, 5 Gen. Grant was escorted by commit
tee headed by Gen. G. ". Davis, an officer In
the Confederate service, to the city hall
which had been nicely decorated with bunt-
ing and some tropical plants. A large crowd
OF citizens, principally colored, had assem-
bled. The General with Gen. SERBIAN, Nav.
or Brownson and Gen. Davis, occupied the
platform. the latter delivered a speech of
welcome, expressing the hope that this visit
would result in further uniting the people of
all sections and stating that all the South held
Grant in good esteem as their friend In re-
ply Grant said: General Davis Atd citizens
of the State OF Florida: 1t affords me great
pleasure to visit this state which / do now for
the first time 1 am greatly pleased with the
little l have seen OF it thus far and with the
cordially of its citizens, who have welcomed
me most warmly. lam very glad to see you
oil. In the tou OF the world which / have
made saw only that which strengthened me
In my love OF country and every section from
loridn to Maine The freedom and liberty
which you enjoy cannot be realized by the
people of the old world. Concluding he said:
We are now united people, and no one more
desires that we may continue so or will do
more to accomplish the result than myself
Stevens County tribune. (Morris, Minn.) 1877-1880, 1880-01-15

state arms brought from Bangor and placed in
the State House, were returned to the arsenal
in Bangor. The Portland Advertiser says 1t Is
understood that White accused of bribery will
reply that he received the designations and
certificates as stated, but did hold the alleged
interview, aud that the money payments is a
pure falsehood
Augusta, Jan. II, Wallace R. White
has published card, denying in the most
positive and emphatic terms the charge ofbri-
berry made against him, and demands at the
proper time, an investigation. James D. Lam
son, fusonist, has issued proclamation, as
president of the senate, assuming the func-
tons of acting governor of the State. This
may bring on conflict with General Cham
berlain.
Stevens County tribune. (Morris, Minn.) 1877-1880, 1880-01-15
THE UTE PRISONERS.

Senator Schurz received, Jan. 8, the
following dispatch: Alamosa, COL, Jan. A.
Adams arrived last night. He advises that all
the Indians be taken to Washlnston imme.
diately on arrival here. (Signed) HAToH,
Commanding. Denver, Jan. 5. Dispatches
from Del Nortc state that twelve Utes and an
escort on their way East arrived at that point
this afternoon, and win tomorrow reach Ala
mosa the terminus of the railroad. They are
objects ofmuch curiosity, especially ouray
and Jack. All preserve dogged silence, and
receive the homage Of pnblic curiosity with
Stevens County tribune. (Morris, Minn.) 1877-1880, 1880-01-15
Parnell Invited to indianapolis

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, Jan. IA large meet
ing of citizens under the auspices of the Irish
Nationalists Of this city was held at the su-
preme court room this afternoon. and presided
over by the mayor of the city. A number of
distinguished gentlemen were present, inclnd-
ing Hon. 7. A. Hendricks, G. Shanklem Bon.
JnO. Caven, Hon. e. O. Buskirk, Hon. J. ID.
Ryan and Gen. Daniel McOaWey. 1t was de-
cided TO extend an invitation to Mr.. Parnel to
visit this city, and committee consisting of
the following named persons were appointed for
the purpose: Hor. T. A. Hendricks, Mayor d.
J. Williams, Hon. Juo. Caven, Hon. Shank
lem, Gen. Dan. McCauley and Hon. Jas. B.
Ryan. Gov. Hendricks being loudly called for
made short but pointed address favoring the
movement.
Stevens County tribune. (Morris, Minn.) 1877-1880, 1880-01-15
MISCELLANEOUS.

Strawberry plants are IN bIeem In the
gardens around Richmond, Virginia.
The Butchers Union held an open air
meeting in Chicago. Jan. s. Some 10000 per.
sons were present. The strikers are disposed
to compromise with the packers upon any
basis but giving up the union.
The striking butchers at Chicago, COM
PEELED non-union workmen to leave their
Stevens County tribune. (Morris, Minn.) 1877-1880, 1880-01-15
WASHINGTON.
POLITICA AND GENERAL CAPITAL
NEWS.

A Batch of Army PrOmOtions-Col. Lee, of
ST. Paul, of the Number-FerDando Wood
to Press His Funding Scheme-An Annual
Saving of Five Millions of Interest
ClaIned-Report of the National Board Of
Observation-Disclosures
Stevens County tribune. (Morris, Minn.) 1877-1880, 1880-01-15
Fatal Accident on the ST. Paul s. Mauitobs
Railroad.

A brakeman employed on the St. Paul Min
neapolis d Manitoba road, named Michael
Breau, fell from freight train at Cedar Lake,
last night, and was run over by four cars.
He was brought to this city and
DIR. Murphy summoned, but the
injured man died just as the physician arrived
He was q green hand and has only been en-
ployed on the road two days. 1t ls supposed
that he lives at the corner of Rice and Rondo
streets, but the lateness of the hour prevents
any particulars being ascertained.
Stevens County tribune. (Morris, Minn.) 1877-1880, 1880-01-15

IT 10 only the female sex who can rip,
darn and tear without being considered
prOfane.
Stevens County tribune. (Morris, Minn.) 1877-1880, 1880-01-15


ard weight of the gold dollar being one
quarter of a grain, it will continue cur
rent until reduced in weight below
Is $500 grains. ALI double eagles
which have not been arti6cially re-
duced in weight will be found within
the limit of natural abrasion allowed by
law. The same rule will apply to eagles
coined since 1945, half-eagles coined
since 1876, and quarter. eagles coined
since 1850.
The double eagle should continue
current for fifty years from the date OF
coinage; the eagle for thirty-fve years;
the half-eagle for twenty years; and the
three-dollar piece and quarter-eagle at
least fifteen years. The deviation from
standard weight Of one-quarter of
grain allowed by law in the coinage Of
the gold dollar exceeds the .cgal Limit of
wear by nearly one-eighth of grain.
All pieces of this denomination coined
since 1850 will be found within the
legal tolerance, if not fraudulently re-
duced in weight.
These periods are estimated for coins
when they constitute part of the cir
culating medium, or are frequently
transferred in treasury and customs
transactions. In this country, as in
England, there is no "least current
weight" for silver coins fixed by law or
treasury regulations. The natural
abrasion of silver coins is not so great
as generally supposed. It is expected
thas fully fifty years will elapse before
the coins issued under laws passed
within the last five years will need ren-
ovation. Careful observation and ex-
psriments in this country show the
average loss from natural abrasion of
the whole body of silver currency, when
in actual circulation, to be about l per
cent. in twelve years, the smaller coins,
guarter-dollars and dimes, showing q
greater percentage Of loss than hall
dollars or dollars.
Stevens County tribune. (Morris, Minn.) 1877-1880, 1880-01-15
VALUE OF WORN GOLD COINS.
Letter Of Information From the COiner al
the New Orleans Mint.

Letter Of Information From the Conner at
the New Orleans Mint.
Inquiries are daily made at the mint
as to the least current weight at which
the Government will receive gold coins
at their nominal value. Under the
fourteenth section of the Coinage act OF
1873 it is provided shat gold coins re-
duced in weight by natural abrasion not
more than one-half of per ccntum be-
low the standard weight, after period
of circulation of twenty years, and a
proportionate rate for q less period,
shall be received at their nominal value
at the United States treasury and Its
Offices"
The following statement exhibits the
standard weight and least current weight
of gold coins after circulation OF
twenty years, and at which least current
weight they are receivable in payment
of dehts tn thA TJnited States:
Stevens County tribune. (Morris, Minn.) 1877-1880, 1880-01-15

Actual amount in treasury .. 6 l39, 1929 A
Deposited as follows -
In First National bank. $50 $50 81
In Second National bOnk. 1883 "A
In Merchants National
bank. ........... $3.50 95
In German American
bank. -. 34,454 Ga
--l39, 800 "A
Invested bonds: For the permanent
school fund
Minnesota, United Ssates and Mis-
suris. .................,...... 81 500, 900
Permanent University fund. .... l42O00
Internal improvement fund.-. 10000
1880 900