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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-07-24
FATHER BLYENBURG,s STATEMENT.

FATHER BLGENBt RGS SfAlEMENl.
THE GARLAND RACING WITH ANOTHER STEAMER
SAVED BY RoPE-ANoTHEI LIFE Losr-AN
INVESTIGATION ORDERED.
DETROIT Mich July 23.-In conversation to-
dav Father Byenburg stated that just prior to the
collision most of the boys were IN the cabin. He
was sitting with the older members of the party.
and they noticed the steamer coming down tho
river The Garland aud the Fortune, another
steamer seemed to him not very far apart and COM
ing very rapidly.
Il do not know" he said :" / hardly dare assert
II. and vet it seemed to me -" And the Father
made significant pause as though he thought they
were racing He went on TO say that he did not
dream Of a collision; in fact. had just said
TO Mss Dusseau, who was sitting beside him. that
il was picturesque and exhlaratng sight TO see q
steamer plow through the water on such bright
moonlight night, when he saw the Garland suddenly
loom up larger, and instantly OWNED with horror
that collision imminent. The Mamie whis-
tied and soon after che Garland replied. but bore
down directly on the fragile yacht, crushing II as
if it had been an egg.shell fairly cutting in two
amidships.
At the moment he saw that a collision was un-
ovoidabe he shouted to his friends and the children
TO come to the front, aud some of them did
so Miss Desseau followed him, aud at
cve way beneath him. and caught
hold of a rope on the Garland. TIE young lady aid
the same. Somebody on board the steamer pulled
her aboard aud he climbed the rop, he had hold OF
unaided.
The four boys who were saved crawled out of the
cabin window of the yacht aud threw themselves
into the water. They were picked up by the life
boat of the Garland which was Immediately
Iovered but some who might have
heen saved we're, he fears. drowned
bv the swell or run down by the Fortune, which
ptoughed along very soon after This was not tho
fault of the Fortune they seemed 10 suppose that
fine Garland people, who hailed them IN alarm and
anxiety, were cheering them.
The Father did not know how the accident could
have occurred at all, as it was such brilliant
Moonlight night that the smallest object could DO
discerned at a great distance.
In addition to the names OF the lost already sent
II has been ascertained that another boy. named
John Grense was drowned.
Search to-day fails to find the wreck OF the sunken
Yacht No bodies have yet been recovered. An IN
yestigatiou has been ordered by the Local board OF
Steamboat Inspectors, which will probably begin
tomorrow.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-07-24
MISSOURI DEMOCRATIC CONvENTION.

ST. LOUIS, July 23.-The Democratic State
Crven,ion adjourned 10 O'Clock this morning after
having been in session oil night Tho State ticket was
completed as follows:
Aftornev General-D. II. Mcintyre ~
ngs"eg oT Iands-Robert A. Mccullough, OF Cooper
County - oo y p.o,, n, poona
County. ,,.. Colonoi 7 I n Morr
eo, of N I,Dujs, and ~ Phipe. OF StoddaTd county:
SIpsstnates-Edward w. McCabe, Of Marion County, and
n A. Uebot OF Gruudy County.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-07-24
AFFAIRS IN GERMANY.

LONDON. Friday, July %. 1880
Berlin dispatch to The Times says: After
the Church law IL gazeted IL Is expected that the ad
mnlstrion Of the Church funds viii be taken from the
control OF the stne. and given into the hands Of the
clergy AT the same tlIne' the state VIII ieeommence
,he of salaries o those priests who haye shown
coucatory tcndenc,s. II II believed sAc Prosecutions
ngaiusI tie priests. who perform brs CO III 0ihes par
ishes than those 10 which lley nave oeeh fesutB up
pointed. viii cease"
A Berlia dispatch " The Daily Meas says Tue To-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-07-24
A GRAND BALL IN LONDON.

LONDON, ffIu1yr july -"' hoo0'
The grandest private entertainment OF re-
cent years given last night at Kcnsington House
the mansion built by Albert Gran-by eighty-four gen
tlemen, whose invitations were issued to have tne
honor OF the Princess OF Wales at bachslors
ball" About 800 guests Of the highest distinction OF
London society were present The grounds were srlen-
ddly illuminated. The ireworks and the foral decora,
tions were lavish and tasteful. The iumlDatons ana
fireworks will be repeated on Monday, Tuesday ana
Wednesday evenings
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-07-24
A STEAM YACHT CUT IN TWO.
SIXTEEN LIVES LOST.

RUN DOWN BY An EXCURSION STEAMER on DE-
TRoIT RIyER-THE RESULT OF CRIMINAL CARE
LEssNEss-AN INVESTIGATION oRDEBED.
The steam yacht Mamie was run down and
cut in two by the excursion steamer Garland
on the Detroit River IN Thursday night. OF tho
passengers on the yacht sixteen were lost,
many of them being altar boys in a
Detroit church. The night was clear
and moonlit, and the vessels were
seen long way apart. It Is said that
the Garland was racing at the time with an
other steamer None Of the bodies have been
recovered.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-07-24
UTICA VETERANS FOR GARFIELD.
large SOLDIERS CLUB ORGANIZED-AN EN-
TRY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBuNE.i

IBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBuNEI
Utica. y. Y, July 23.-The soldiers OF Uuca
made up their minds few days ago that they
,youd show the people how the veterans stand
toward General Garfield. So they organized the
larcest soldiers club ever formed In
Utica and tonight had one of the largest and most
Th ''nst;ng was ably addressed by Major William
u "' Bright. president of the club, and Colonel
anson Wood the Deputy Secretary OF State
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-07-24
FIGHTING IN MEXICO.
SAN FRANcIsCo. Jnly 23. lGa

I'7o'
The steamer Newburn, from Mazatlan, brings
details OF the operations there o the lnsugen'
General Rainirey. He captured the brracks on
the 26th ult with about forty men.
and then who proceeded TO collect
forced loan of some $4,000 from the
merchants. Ramirez fed Subsequently: 1.
4 and battle ensued, the msurgent general
leaving the deld TO tine Federas:
An election riot at Guadslajara resulted In the DEAN OF
thirteen
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-07-24
sECRETARY THOMPSON'S MOTEMENTS.
,1.vr Utah JuIy 29.-Governor MUIR

SALT LAKE, Utah, July 23.-Governor Mur-
no., General Smith ana q number OF other gentlemen
went to ogden yesterday to meet aud escort secretary
Thompson 10 this place Tho secretary nad 1 appoint, @ ~
a'i ,rifn lanes II Eads 10 examine u" HHIhS up vi
@ r.anctsro harbor with debris, aHd 10 STOP mere on
hs reufn In conversation the seirelary snu 'n 'e m
n "a not tbe baoy repre-ented by the press, anI ia
css of troube with spain would gave sood VI
itsclf
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-07-24
An INVITITION TO GARFIELD.

BosroN, Mass, July 23.-General Garfield
has responded To an invitation from the Executive Com
nu,t.e az the New ENGLAND Fair Association TO attend
s meeting september neAs 1Aas he VIII do 80 pos
slDe.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-07-24
MR.. LORILLARD's ROQUOlS BEATEN.
LONDON FRIDAY July %, 1850.

Mr. L0rillard's brown colt lroquois was
first favore IN the betting at to OH him for The race
for the Great Kingston TwOyearsod Plate for colts ana
FLIES which came of yesterday. the first day OF the
sandswn Park Cub Second Summer Meeting. lie ran
very badly aud finished fourth III field OF eight start
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-07-24
MANILA NEARLY DESTROYED.


An official dispatch, dated at Manila, july
81 saws there was another shock earthquake at that
place which lasted 50 seconds. Not single pubic col
fec was spared The Convent OF Guadaloup, which mad
lasted three centuries. was destroyed. Nobody was
killed. The inhabitants encamDed outside the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-07-24

bacco Monopoly bill will form subject Of debate at the
next session OF the Reiohstag. Although Prince Bis
arck is highly Interested in the project It has but
slight chance OF being accepted"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-07-24
ARGUMENTS FOR BUSINESS MEN.
TALK WITH A YOUNG REPUBLICAN FROM MAssA


CHUsETTs.
An active young Republican from Gloucester,
Mass who takes prominent part in the politics of
bis State, was at the National Committee rooms
yesterday, and said to TRIBUNE representative:
THE Committee cannot accomplish more in any
one direction than by making q strong argument to
the business classes, showing the danger to their
interests of the Democratic party coming in power.
Many intelligent Democrats appreciate this danger
already and more can be brought to see it. | met.
the other day. q friend who used to be a member OF
tie Democratic State Committee. How are things
get ing on = he asked. 'Oh first rate replied
We are getting ready TO beat your party: Well,
you won't have as hard q job as you suppose, ne
answered, greatly to my astonishment asked
him what he meant. He told me he was gong to
vote for Garfield because IL was for his busl-
ness interest to have him elected. In explanation
he said that change of administration meant q
chance of the business policy of the Government.
He had gone through five terrible years of prostra-
ton. and that lis affairs were prosperous once
more he did not want matters torn up by u DeIo-
cratic administration: lie went on 20 say thas ,nc
Democrats were pledged by their platform TO abol-
is the protective tariff, which meant to rum tne
manufacturers of the North for the benefit OF the
cott0n-g growers of the South. lie was Deinocrat,
but a manufacturer. and he cared more 1Or DIS
business than for his party.
There are other interests that are concerned IN
bearing the Democrats" continued the Nassachu-
setts Republican. besides the manufacturing inter
est Our fishermen understand that the policy OF the
Democratic party is to let them shit lor ives
without any helping legislation. The banking IN
terest knows that nlne-tenhs OF the Democratic
party are resolved upon its ruin. Then every man
who has anything TO do with the machinery of the
Government through the post offices, the custom
honses and the c1lices knows that he would
be injuronsy affected III his business by change
that would put in them a set OF new, lnehclent ana
probably unprInc pied officials. toll yOu the Dusl-
ness argument is the one to press"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-07-24
TRYING TO OvERAwE MR. DAVENPORT.


cratic State Committee 70 take action concerning the
movement by Commis soner Davenport 10 prevent per
sons voting the fraudulent naturalization papers OF
1eea will meet to-dav call for that purpose having
besn issued by the chairman, George III. Purser.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-07-24
AN INEXCUSABLE COLLISION.

NAMES OF THE LOST, MISSING AND sAYED-THn
BODIES NOT RECOVERED.
DETROIT, Mch. July 23.-A terrible accident oc-
Cured about 10 o'clock last evening on the Detroit
River some nine miles below this city. The excur-
sion steamer Garland with 200 persons ON board,
under the auspices Of the Detroit Moulders Union.
while going down the river came in collision with
the steam yacht Mamie coming up, cutting her In
two, so that she almost lnstantaneously sunk. Tho
yacht had on board twentyfour persons. consisting
mainly of Father Bleyenberel, pastor of Trinity
Roman Catholic Church of this city. and a number
of acolites and boys officiating in various capacities
III the service of the church. They had been on
the annual excursion to Monroe and were returning
home.
1t was bright moonlight night and there would
seem to be reason save that OF criminal neglecs
why the accident should have occurred OF those
on board the yacht Mamie, the following were
drowned:
Mrs FREDERICK MARTIN, wife of the engineer,
MISS LIZZIE MURPHY, housekeeper for Father Bley-
enberRh. ~.
MARY HAHN. domestic in the parochial school Of
Trinity Church.
FRANCIS NOLAN, altar boy.
JOHN HOWE. altar boy.
DANIEL BARRY, altar boy.
JOHN DONOVAN altar Doy.
WILLIAM CUDDY. altar Toy.
DANIEL CUDDY, altar boy.
JOHN COsGROyR altar boy.
JAMES lOoMEY, altar boy.
JOSEPH MONAGHAN, altar boy.
THOMAS KELLY, sexton Of the church.
JAMES KELLY, the organ blower
ANDREW DORAN a boy.
THOMAS MCLOGAN, another boy, ~ missing; doubt
less Is lost.
Captain Hoffman, Engineer Martin, Father Bley-
enbergb Miss Lizzie Dusseau. of Monroe, and fotir
others were saved. All parties reached this city
about 2 o'clock this morning.
None of the bodies of the drowned have yet been
recovered. An investigation will doubtless take
place,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-07-24
u GRATZ BROWNS AMBITION.

prown has announced himself as Democratic eandl-
date before ext Legislature Tor the Unteu states
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-07-24
NEW-YORK. SATURDAY, JULY "a, 1880.

publican League, writes from Caldwell, Ohio that
the young men of that place have formed Club NO.
j of that organization. The League is to be com
posed only OF such were too young to vote 1or
Presidential Electors in 1876, but are old enongh
to vote for President this year. He advises that
similar clubs be formed all the United States
Mr. Archer says he has been working up the idea ior
the past eight months, and that It has met with
favor. The plan is favorably thought OF by secre-
tary Sherman, Senator Don Cameron, General Stew
art L. WOodford, General Benjamin Harrison, OF In
diana, and General Joseph r. Hawley.
Colonel Estey, member of the Executive Com
mittee of the Vermont Republican State Commit
tee. writes: 1--WE have arranged for General Wood
fora to speak here lBrattleboroo on July 20; at
Rutland, July 81; White River Junction. August
z; Burlington, August 10 st. Albans, August II.
Major Clark, n wrli-known vocalist will accom-
pany General Woodford and sing campaign songs.
All are enthusiastic over the canvass There is
every indication that it will be vigorously pushed"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-07-24
TAMMANY STILL SURLY.
=, ,v,NG THE CANCELLATION FARCE.

prAyING THE CANCELLATION FAkCE.
49,. xe1Iy BRINGS HIS STATE COMMITTEE TO
orrnFR AT sARATOGA-HE wITHDRAws HIS
r,rcroR.L TICKET BUT ISSUES A BirrfR Ap-
nprss FxULTuNG IN THE ovKRTHRo" OF
pnnrSsoN AND TILDEN-rAMMANf skEhiN"
REGULARITY"
The electoral ticket nominated by the
Tammany or Shakespeare Hall Conven-
,;on at Syracuse in April was withdrawn
=, the meeting of the State Committee OF the
some Democratic faction yesterday In Sara
Zoo, An address full of venom toward the
T,lden Democrats was adopted, and a
committee of five members was ap-
oointed to confer with the regular
State Committee in regard to State Conven-
ton. John Kelly was at the head OF the
committee which prepared the address.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1880-04-02

WY THEY FAL-lhe past week las wit
messed the financial ruin or serious GRIPPING OF
substantial business firms and banking ins.itu-
tions n Michigan, and in nearly eyery other
state and large city in the north Though deal
ing in stocks ard options" This is nothing
new or startling, except az II comes nearer
home, and IS perhaps more extended in lis
effects. The business world is oftec shocked
by telegraphlc announcement that some bu.i-
ness man or firm, OF whose 6uancia sound
ness 10 doubt existed, mas suddenly failed It.
creates but momentary ripple, however and
the world moves on, knowing little and caring
less OF those who have fallen into he DEPTHS
OF poverty and shame. The cause OF tie fail
ure may or may rot be known Some shrewed
men may sUspec. hazardo1s speculations bu:
the masses know nothing OF it, and majority
oil those who do know are so blinded by the
glamour OF riches, Suddenly acquired. tha,
they plunge into tie pool, sroag in the faith
they Will come forth uusca.hed, although ex-
penenced men are constantly losing fortunes
by stock gambling and options. rhev know
,he risk. They have been told Of :: aca,nsnd
AGAIN. Common sense teaches that few OF
these dabblers MAKE even interest on ,helrln-
vestments. Yet they tell themselves that some
body makes money, and why ma thoy not he
lucky? So they invest their hard earned do
lars and the brokers, Who are Watching Tor
such victims, pocket their capital and console
them with the remark. better tuck mex time
What is the cause I grows out OF tGe fac.-
nation in getting dollar Tor 90 cents. People
thoroughly honest IN ordinary affairs win ont
themselves ou. IS TO ger II for 80 cents. Act
ing on this widespread desire, We have stock
and option gamblers, lotteries, gif; enterprises.
and hundred other schemes al from the
same foul brood, al over the country. AMI al
OF them so literally patronzed lnat the opera-
tors are reapIng immense fortunes, while legit-
innate business is suffering. The gambling
spirit has become MA. lhe more men try
and fail, the more earnest and excited thew be-
come. Very few awake from their fever OF
hazard and unrest until rain overtskes them
What is the remedy! Absolute untnebipg
honesty. 1t is pot honest TO expect more than
your moneys worth. You are not liable 10 eet
it in honest deal. The man who promises il
VIII defraud you or some one ese. lie is not
honest. Do not risk your substance on him.
Do not read advertisements promisiug great
fortunes. 1t is time lost, and II you Invest
your money Will 80 to3.--Lanslgg Republican.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1880-04-02

Prof. SWING. IN the last numLe. Of the Nortb
American Review, in al article on the decad
ence OF the southern pulpit, develops this same
idea. as follows:
In importing woranen from Afrca. in order
to escape from he misfortune and drudgery.
the south escaped Gt The same moment her
triumph, aud at the ed Of few generations.
came into the scene Of human life as weak and
"a ignorant as il had been idle. While she stole
labor. nature, II dreadful equity, was steal
ing away her Intelligence and her sentiment
In this general fan Of mental powers. which
included the brain Of statesman, of scientific
man and novels. and poet. tle cle~gvmen also
went down. 10 such Q RETROSPECT must be
found large part o. the reason aor what We
may call the failure OF the southern pulpit:
and what died by slow process mus; revive
with equal s'owness.
AT present The south 10. no g.eat statesmen.
no great politicians. no great sc.ea.ists no
great authors nc Literature WORTH mentioning.
no noted business celebrities. 40 celebrated
painters, scu)ptors or artists of any sind. no
excellence in any direction OF high civilization.
no great lawyerF, or doctors, or preachers, or
inventors, or scholars. For MANY years past
she has ceased really to produce grea. meD.
Prof. Swing Is doubtless right n expecting
Judt ItReueIaI!Ou Will De SOW, ana tuat II
will require several generations to bring her
up to the level OF those nations and sections
where work is the general rule, und toll is con-
sidered honorable. For although slavery is
dead, the south still retains a separate class OF
working people, the negroes, and it is not yet
considered exactly creditsble, and il certainly
is not yet the general practice. for the white
people to devote themselves to work, and 10
surpass the colored people and all other races
in hard labor as they do in the north. in Eng
land, Germany, France, and other countries
which produce great men and achieve great
excellence in literature, craftsmanship, science,
the learned professions, and in art and ln-
vention. Work is the great elevator OF man
kind, and without 1t excellence is impossible
of achievement in any direction. When work
becomes the general rule among all classes in
the south she viii attain The high level OF the
most favored nations and sections, but not be-
fore.-Post and Tribune.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1880-04-02

MISS Mamie NJ. Smith, who was recently ad-
misted TO the bar, in Keokus, had never read
law with that end in view; but friend offered
to propose her name, and she consented. One
hour only was given her 10 prepare for an ex-
animation, which ended very creditably 20 her.
The ladies' OF Chicago have three clubs devot-
ed TO literature and philosophy.
Romeo is little black-and-.an Of Newport.
His pet thing is the piano. Whenever the keys
OF the piano are being touched Romeo bends his
body 30 as TO bring his head and the tip OF his
tail in contact. When the music is fairly start
ed he waltzes around the room on all-fours,
never stopping until the player stops. The
most singular part OF this is that Romeo was
not taught to waltz, but took up the habit him
self. He needs only to be told 10 waltz to start
of with his very funny performance. Ho cuts
alaughabIe figure as he gees round and round,
his body LOOKING like . hoop.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1880-04-02
TAX ON KNOWLEDGE.

PETITIONS POURED INTO CONGRESS FOR IIs RE-
PEAL--A HOSTILE coMMIITFE AND TREAcHER-
OUs MEMBERS.
u.o...t rN;....4.t. A. -. C,i...... r,.,t.,-o
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1880-04-02
Notice for Hearing Claims.

STATE OF MlCHIGAN-Coun;y Of Van Bur
en-. sS.
Notice ID hereby gwen, that by an order OF
he Probate Court for the county Of Van Bur-
en- made on the 22nd dav OF March A. D. 1880.
six months from that date were allowed for
creditors 20 present their CLAIMS against the
estate OF George G. b. Yeckley late OF said
county, deceased and that al creditors OF sad
deceased are required To present their claims
TO raid Probate Court. at the Probate Office, in
the village OF Paw Paw. for examination and
allowance, on or before the 22nd day OF Sep
tember next, and that such claims Will be heard
before SAID Court, on Saturday the 9th day OF
MAY and on Wednesday the 22nd day of Sep
tember next, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon OF
each OF those days. 1305t6f225
Dated. Paw Paw, March 22nd, A. d. 1880.
ALFRED j. MILLS. Judge of Probate
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1880-04-02
WHOLE NO. 1906.

tae House, and some OF them from Illinois
who pretend TO be rood friends OF The news
paper people, are treacherous enemies, and are
siabbnS them in the bach. They don, want
the Ways and Means Committee to report
bill repeating the needless and INJURIOUS tax on
paper, but II forced TO show the.r hands they
wl!go on the record for the repeal. Some of
these false trends, II they dare, would tax the
press oGt OF existence.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1880-04-02

A CAUSE FOR GRATITUDE.-A clergyman re-
Gently LETT Liverpool in a large ocean steamer,
and beglning 10 feel uncomfortable after leav-
ing the mouth OF the river, sought the captain
to learn If there was any danger. The captain,
in response, led the clergyman to the forecastle
and told him to listen to what was going on.
The clergyman was shocked to hear the sailors
swearing vigorously and expressed his horror
to the captain. The captain merely remarked !:
"Do you think these men would swear in such
manner il there Was any real danger ?" where
upon the parson seemed satisfied and retired.
day or two after, during severe storm, the
captain cav the clergyman proceeding with
difficulty to the forecastle and on his return
overheard him exclaim Thank heaven they're
swearing yet -
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1880-04-02
WHAT'S HER NAMh |!

DO you know that Queen OF Nations,
Who above all ear,h's connections,
Yields scep;re meath whose power,
We all bend and bow and cover.
She leads captive, kings aud princes,
Makes her laws 10 suit her fancies,
Rules mankind of every stauon,.
For her name was Modern Fashion.
To her will you must surrender,
But twill please Won to remember,
If for Teas you've passion,
None but Clements are the fashion.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1880-04-02

A dream. dream, how OF it seems
Llfe's sweetest, purest joys are dreams.