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Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-01-22
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A Railroad Ticket Twenty Year. Old.

THE Hartford Comm Times says that pas
senger on a train from Springfield recently
gave the conductor ticket purchased in 90
tober, 1850. He bought it at South Framing
ham. Mass. for Hartford at that time, but,
stopping over i'm Spring fed, had It stamped
and then went TO Hartford 10y another route.
1t was taken mp by the conductor. who sai6
that the oldest one known to have been tai er
previously was eighteen years old,
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-01-22
A Fatal Lamp Explosion.

READING, Pa, January II.
SHORTLY after six o'clock this evening
coaloil lamp exploded in the residence of
Wellington b. Moser, Nc. 1891 Center avenue,
in this city, which resulted in the burning to
death of two persons and the fatal burning of
two Others both of whom will probably live
until morning. The family had just left the
supper table, and Mrs. Moser had gone to the
cellar to obtain can of oil for the purpose of
filling lamp. David Maurer. a boarder, blew
into the lamp in order to extinguish it, when
an explosion took place, and the burning oil
was scattered over the room, which was
instantly sheet of flame. Mr.. Moser and
four children were in the room with a
girl named Sallie Rothgerber, fourteen years
of age Mrs. Moser's step-sister This girl had
the youngest child, eight months old in her
arms, and ran upstairs for the purpose of
escaping from the burning oil. Two of the
children, both boys, were carried out safely
by the mother and the Oldest child, Mary
Moser aged eight years, was rescued from the
flames, but not until she had been fatally
burned and is now lying In great agony, her
death being momentarily expected. The
flames spread so rapidly that the house, 9
brick structure, was speedily consumed. The
girl Sallie Rothgerber, with the infant, per
ished in the flames, and their bodies, which
are covered up in the ruins, have not been re-
covered. David Maurer the hired man, was
burned fearfully about the arms, hands and
face.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-01-22
The Pioneer White Woman OF Lead
vile.

The Buffalo Telegraph gives the his
tory of Mrs. Sarah Bell, of Leadville,
who was the pioneer white woman in
that town. She has dug in the mines,
fought in wars with Indians side by side
with her husband, secured the plains
on horseback as scout, and became an
expert in the business; helped found
the City of Leadville mapped out roads,
built houses, took in washing from the ,
Leadville miners, and is to-day in pos
session of fortune that pays her an in
come of $780, year. The Telegraph
interviewed her and learned this: She
came from the North of Ireland to New
York City when she was sixteen years
of age, and married bookkeeper
named JOSEPH Ordway. Her husband
died a year later, and she went to
Leavenworth, Kas,; from thence to
Denver. and finally, in 1876, to Lead
vile. In Denver she married miner
named Frank Ray, but he died soon
after. She told how in Leadville she
braved the dangers and storms of win
tiers before there were buildings there
to inhabit; how Cora, her seven-year-
old daughter, had to be kept wrapped
up in heavy blankets to keep her from
freezing while she pursued her task Of
building a hut; how, when the place
became settled, she saw the land she
had taken up turn into fortune, etc.,
etc. She owns buildings in Leadville
that rent for $4,000 q month. 81 saw
my old man once sit on horse and
shoot seven Indians without stopping;
and I've done something like it myself.
Young man," she added, with a quiet
twinkle in her eye, 1--we shot more
Indians than you've got fngera and
toes. You wouldn't think, to look at
me, would you, that I've gone out on
the mountain side, up to my waist in
snow, and staked out the streets in
LeadvilleP But its Gospel truth" She
said she didn't know how long she
would stay in New York. Her property
in Leadville was attended to by agents,
and she felt perfectly content to stay
away just as long as she felt disposed.
She is now about fifty years old. weighs
about one hundred and forty pounds,
and is rugged and clipper.
PUBLIC opinion on the subject of
faithless husbands is very strong in
Somerset, Ky. MIR. Love was that kind
of an offender. His wife led mob
against him. He fed hastily, without
coat, trousers or boots, with the crowd
in close pursuit. At the end of a mile
he was overtaken, and left suspended,
head downward, from tree. He was
almost frozen to death when, two hours
afterward, humane preacher cut him
down.
AN English girl writes that no man
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-01-22

A PLOT to depose the Rajah and
massacre all European residents while in
church, has been discovered at Kolapore, in
India, and twenty-seven natives have been
orrpsted
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-01-22

PRESIDENT HAYES will give series
OF State dinners prior to vacating the White
House. The first OF these was rendered to
the Justices of the Supreme Court and took
place on the 18th.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-01-22

THE latest Cabinet speculation at
Washington is that Sherman, after his cleo
ton to the Senate, is to resign that position
and remain in the Cabinet, and that Foster
will then be chosen Senator by the Ohio Leg
islatnra
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-01-22

THE defense in the Land League trials
opened on the 18th. McDonough denounced
the prosecution as u landlords Indictment
against the tenants of Ireland. The court
room was crowded.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-01-22

GENERAL GRANT has published over
his signature in the Chicago Tribune long
article advocating the construction of the
Nicaragua Canal.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-01-22

The Connecticut Republican Sena-
torial Caucus nominated Gen. Hawley for
Senator by reclamation.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-01-22

THE Western Union and the Ameri-
can Telegraph Companies have been con-
soldated.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-01-22

THE House Committee on Military
Affairs, by vote Of six TO three, decided to
report adversely upon the bill placing Gen.
Grant upon the retired list
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-01-22

GOVERNOR FOSTER of Ohio denies
the rumor that his withdrawal from the SEN
atorial contest was in pursuance Of an I'M
Outstanding with Garfield and Sherman that
the latter should resign and enter the Cabi-
net'and he (FostOr) succeed to the Senate.
lie says there has been no understanding
whatever about the matter.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-01-22

GENERAL JOHN f. MILLER has been
elected Uhited States Senator from CalifOr-
min.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-01-22

PARNELL will ask for select commit
tee Of the House of Commons to inquire into
the outrages in Ireland.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-01-22

THE Maine Legislature has adopted
the committees report, declaring Plaisted
elected Governor.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-01-22

The Senate Committee on Privileges
and Elections have decided, by party vote,
to call up the Kellogg case and dispose Of 1t
at an early day.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-01-22

JOHN SHERMAN was nominated for
United States Senator from OHIO without
Opposition.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-01-22

THE withdrawal of Will Cumback
from the Senatorial contest in Indiana
leaves Gen. Harrison walk over.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-01-22

TIMOTHY COOPER, colored, has re-
ceived verdict for $1,000 damages under
the Civil Rights act against the Peoples
Omnibus and Baggage Company Of Chicago,
for forcibly ejecting him from one Of their
conyeyances on account OF his color. This is
the second trial and a reversal OF the former
+. vprdint
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-01-22

THE New Orleans Times reports that
Jay Gould is negotiating, with every pros
pect of the bargain being consummated, for
the purchase of the Morgan Railroad to
Donaldson, which is to be made part Of
the New Orleans Pacific Road, thereby has
tening by year the completion Of that road
to New Orleans.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-01-22

THE House Committee on Education
and Labor will report fayorably the bill pro-
viding that proceeds Of sales Of public lands
shall be applied to'the education of the peo-
rnlo
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-01-22

JUSTICE SwAYNE's resignation will
be rendered In few days, and current ru-
NOR at Washinton is that Stanley Matthews
will be his SUCCESSOR.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-01-22

IT is estimated that the Louisiana
sugar crop has been damaged on an average
about Is per cent. by the cold weather.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-01-22

GOVERNOR CHURCHILL, of Arkansas,
was formally inaugurated on the 18th.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-01-22
NEWS AND NOTES.
A Summary of Important Events.

HARRIsM, PLAIsTED was inaugurated
Governor of Maine on the 18th.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-01-22

SECRETARY SHERMAN is of the opin-
ion that we can not float three-psr- cent.
bond
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-01-22

BRADsTREET estimates last seasons
acreage Of cotton at IS, 100000, and the total
crop at $500 900 bales, distributed as fol-
lows: North Carolina and Virginia, 47,OOO;
South Carolina, $4,000; Georgia, 800, 900;
Florida, $4,000; Alabama, 100000; Missis-
sippi, 100000; Louisiana, 100000; Texas,
. 1,l25,OOO; Arkansas, $4,000; Tennessee,
cS2 00O
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-01-22
Fire Losses.

The fire losses in the United States and Can
adafor the last four years are shown by the
tables of the Insurance Chronicle, the month OF
December being partially estimated:
Month 1850. / 1879 1873 I 1877.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-01-22

A NUMBER of delegations of colored
men have waited upon Gen. Garfield at Men,
tor, urging the claims of their race in the
general distribution Of offices under the new
Administration, and especially the propriety
and justice of placing a representative col
ored man in the Cabinet Senator Bruce is
the gentleman most prominently named in
connection with a Cabinet position.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-01-22

AN English girl writes that no man
will stare long at woman who does
not stare back That sounds very well.
but if she does not stare back how is
she to know whether he has stopped
staring or not.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-01-22

THE residence and barns of wealthy
German named Viskow, four miles from
Oshkosh, Wis, burned on the night of the
18th. Neighbors who went to assist in sub
DUNG the flames found daughter lying near
the gate, insensible, with two large gashes in
her head and her clothing partly burned.
The house and barn burned TO the ground.
In the ruins Of the house were found the
remains of Mrs. Viskow, her throat cut from
ear to ear, and in the ruins Of the barn was
found the body Of Mr. Viskow, so badly
burned as to be scarcely recognizable. The
relations Of the Viskow family are known to
have been unpleasant, and the neighbors
generally believe that Niskov was the au-
thor of the whole terrible deed. There are
some, however, who lay the deed 10 tromps'
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-01-22

UPoN motion of Senator Conkling,
the Senate reported back to committee the
nomination of Mr.. Haskell to be Postmaster
at Albany, N, Y, on the ground that the
term Of office of Craig, the incumbent, does
not expire until after the 4th of March next.
Haskell is an anti Conkling man, and one Of
the recent appointments made by President
Hayes in New York in opposition, as charged,
to the Conkling influence.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1881-08-26
METEOROLOGICAL

INDICATIONS FOB TgE NEXT wwaSrr-EoUs
HOURS.
WAR DEPT, OBFICE CKIRF SIGNAL
OFFICER, Washington, d. c.,
August 26, AM.
For New England,
fair weather, winds mostly southerly, station
airy or higher temperature, lower pressure.
SPECIAL BULLETIN.
Local rains have fallen in the upper Missis-
sippi valley and Dakota, elsewhere fair wealth.
or has prevailed. The continued very heavy
southeast and east swell on the North Carolina
coast indicates the presence tof severe storm
at sea, probably the hurricane reported as be-
ing on Monday night north of St. Thomas, w.
|: The temperature has fallen slightly in the
Middle Atlantic, South Atlantic and East
Gulf States, and risen slightly in other dis
tricts. A warm wave is central in Minnesota
and Dakota and thence southwest to Texas.
Fair weather is indicated for the Cuff
States, Tennessee and Ohio valley on Satur-
day.
The track of the hurricane east of North
Carolina cannot as yet be determined.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1881-08-26
MINOR TELEGRAMs.


Steamer City of Limerick, at New York
from Havre, brings 214 Normandy horses as
part of her cargo.
The Under Secretary of Agriculture and
Commerce was the only Republican Deputy
not returned by the recent election. He is
urged to retain his office and try for reelection
in another district.
Stephen Orway, arrested in Boston ON
charge of ENLIGHTENMENT from the German
Government, has been taken on board the
Hamburg steamer.
A. J. Written, head of weights and meas
ures department in Montreal, has defaulted
heavily and absconded to the United States.
Eight hundred railroad laborers, mostly ne
groes. at Newort News have struck for their
pay, which is in arrears since last June.
The Arctic bound steamer Alliance, of the
United States navy, has arrived at Hammer
fort, Norway, where vessels just returned from
the nortEward reported the way impossible on
account of ice.
The perjury case against Blanche Douglass
an important witness in the Cramer case, has
been postponed two weeks.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1881-08-26
DR.. Bless Opinion.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 25-In an interview
with reporter of the Associated Press little
before 2 O'Clock this afternoon, Dr. Bliss said
the condition of the President was substantial
ly unchanged. His pulse at the noon exami-
nation was higher than at the same hour YES
terday, but in patient SO weak aud debilitat-
ed Q transient huctuation of the pulse of six
or eight beats has no great significance. Any
shEht disturbance or excitement is sufficient to
cause 1t. His pulse was taken this noon when
II was highest. just before came out, ten
minutes ago, it was back again to 104. His
temperature is about the same as yesterday
noon. 1 cannot see that he has gained any
strength since yesterday, but think he is
holding his own. He is taking nourishment
quite as well as yesterday. 1t was the opinion
of his attendants and Ms. Garfield that he
seemed little brighter this morning. The
infiamed gland has not changed much in ap-
pearance and is one of the most trou blesome
features in the case. We got little more pus
from 1t to-day. but the swelling remains about
the same 1t may be four or five days before
1t subsidies. The pus is in many little cells or
pockets, and the walls between them will have
70 Dc broken down before all the pus can be
drained out through the present. incision. In
conclusion DIR. Bliss reiterated his assurances
that the condition of the patient is no worse
to-day than yesterday, although it cannot be
said there has been any improvement.
Rumors About the Consultation of Phys-
clans.
NEW York, Aug. ga Washington des-
patch, dated p. M, says that after the con-
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1881-08-26
DEATHS.

In this city Aug 25th Patrick Quinn, aged 40
years.
Funeral Sunday morning at 10 o'clock from his
late residence No. 81 Fore street
eBBoston and PASSPORT papers please copy.
In this city,, Aug. "a, Jane NJ wife of Capt. Jason
Fuller, aged 81 years months
Funeral service Friday afternoon at 23o O'Clock.
at No. Montgomery street.
In this city, Auo 25, at the residence of her son
Federal street. Mrs. Ann Cannon aged 70 years
widow of the late Ephram Cannon. Boston and
Philadelphia papers please copyl
Notice of funeral hereafter
In this city, Aug. 20, Minnie A., only daughter of
Edward X. and Augusta A, Harris, aged months
10 days.
Funeral service this Friday afternoonv a. o'clk
at No. 35 Howard street. A
In Cape Elizabeth, Aug. "a, Edgar, infant son of
Robert l.. and Bella Lothrop, aged 3 months and
IA days.
Funeral service this Friday forenoon at 10
O'Clock.
In Standish, Aug. "a, Isaac Mayo, aged 76 wears
Z months 81 days,-of organic disease of kidneys
and Inflammation OF the bowels
Funeral this Friday afternoon at 1 o'clock I
In West Baldwin, Aug. 25, Benjamin Murch aged
80 years. "7eN
In Bath, Aug. %. Caleb Kimball, aged "a years
10 months. '
In Bath. Aug. %, Hon T., only son of Henry 7.
and Eliza A. Preble, ago 9years 2 months.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1881-08-26
NEW YORK.
Arrest Of q SWjndler.

NEW YORK, Aug. 25-Charles 81. Ray, the
swindler, who is under arrest in Williamsburg
for personating a customs house officer, proves
to be the R. FL. Gray who swindled Pension
Agent Coster of this city and several persons
IN Brooklyn by forging the name of Samuel
He also endeavored to swin6le and blackmajl
parties on pretence of being connected with
the Associated Press.
Sudden Death
Rev. DR.. James Clark dropped dead in the
street in jersey City yesterday afternoon. he
had just arrived from Panama and was en-
route to Chicago.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1881-08-26
Escape of the Indian Raiders.

CHICAGO, Aug. 25.-Brig. Gen. John Pope
telegraphed from Fort Garland, Colorado,
yesterday that the last despatch from Col.
the Indian raiders in Mexico with troops fol-
lowing eight hours behind. Gen. Pope saws
further that it is i'm possible yet to tell what in
jury was done as the newspaper reports are al
most Faltogether sensat onal, most of them
baseless. The Mescaleros. who joined the
raiders, found their way back to their reserva-
ton singly and in small parties through the
mountains, but they will be hunted out on
their reservation as far as possible.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1881-08-26
MAINE.
Jersey Cattle Association.

WINTHROP. Aug. 25.-The ninth annual
meeting of the Maine State Jersey Cattle As
ISOLATION meets here Saturday for the election
of officers and other matters. An interesting
session is expected. The representative Jer-
sey breeders of the State will be present
Fire in Kennebunkport.
BIDDEFoRD, Aug. % Last night large
two-story house and ell in Kennebunkport
known as the John Downing house, was
burned. 1t was owned by George Dearborn.
Loss, $4,000; partially insured.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1881-08-26

FRANCISCO. Aug. 25-The following are the
Chicago Live stock nEarkc,

(By Telegraph.)
CHICAGO. Aug. 25.-hogs-Receipts 10000 head
shipments 34O0 head; the general demand is good
and the market firm; poor st ok weak: mixed pack
ing at 6 1O@6 40: light at 6 1906 80; choice
heavy 60@7 o5; culls and grassers at 4 O096 25
Csttle,Receipts 1000 head: shipments 1000 head
to choice shipping 50@5 80; common to fair very
dull at 2O@5 20 Cows at 2 1904 25; Bulls al
2 6og93 %; Veal Calves at A 50@6 20; stockers
and feeders at 6503 80.
sheep receipts 1850 head; shipments 175 head
market easier; common to medium at 3 25@4 co.
good to choice at 4 35g4 80.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1881-08-26
A Hurricane Threatening the Southern
Coast.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 25.-Since the hour of
regular observation this morning very high
southeast swell has been reported all along
the North Carolina coast. At Hatteras the
Signal Service observer states that the sea has
risen to an enormous hight since sunrise this
morning and is now breaking over the bar and
running across the beach. Its direction is
from the southwest. The wind changed from
northeast to east at A. NJ, and then to south
east, and is now northeast sgain. At 10 A. M.
the wind velocity was over % miles from the
northeast. Heavy cumulo-stratus clouds can
be seen above the horizon from east to SOUTH
Cautionary signals have been ordered to be
displayed Is ns along the North Carolina coast
ton of hurricane east of North Carolina,
and probably moving to the northwestward.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1881-08-26
OFFICIAL BULLETINS.

1880 a. MI
WASHINGTON, Aug. %.
The President slept most of the night. He
has taken liquid food at stated intervals aud
In sufficient quantity, SO that the enemata
have not been renewed. No modification of
the parotid swelling is yet observed. The
patients general condition is much the same
- at this time yesterday. His pulse is 106,
temperature 9S.5, respiration Is.
(Signed) d. W. BLISS,
j. X. BARNES,
j. j. WOODWARD,
ROBERT REYBURN.
T. III. HAMILTON.
1915 A. MI
The subject Of the removal of the President
from Washington at the present time was
earnestly considered by us last night and again
this morning. The conclusion was arrived at
BY majority that it would not now be prudent
although all agree that it will be very desirable
at the earliest time at which his condition
may warrant it. We are moreover unanimous
~ OF the opinion that at no time since his in
jury has the President exhibited any symp-
toms of malaria.
(Signed.) d. W. BLISS,
j. K. BARNES,
J.J. WOODWARD,
ROBERT REYBURN.
f. H. HAMILTON.
12.30P. MI
Since the issue of the morning bulletin, a
tiSc Al euo IrcSiuout temperature similar TO
that OF yesterday forenoon has been observed.
His pulse is somewhat more frequent from the
incision In the parntid swelling this morning.
A few drops Of pus were discharged. The size
OF the swelling has not diminished. In other
respects his condition is not perceptibly
changed. His pulse is liz, temperature 992,
respiration 10.
(Signed) D. W. BLISS,
K. BARNES,
j. j. WOODWARD,
ROBERT REYBURN.
FRANK 81. HAMILTON
ITO P. MI
There has been little change in the Presi-
dents condition since the DON bulletin was
issued. The frequency of the pulse is now
the same as then. The temperature has risen
somewhat, but is not so high as yesterday
There has been "a slight discharge of pus
during the day from the incison in the parotid
swelling, but it is not diminishing in size. No
unfavorable change has been observed in the
condition Of the wound. He has taken by the
mouth sufficient supply of liquid food. Pulse
III, temperature 99.8, respiration 10.
ID. W. BLISS
j. K BARNES,
j. j. WOODWARD,
ROBERT REYBURN,
+. ii. HAMILTON.
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European NzarGess.

european WarGefNs
Bv Telegraph,
LONDON Aug. % -Consols at 1OO The Bank Of
England has raised its rate of discount per cent
Lo~poN, Aug. 20 American secoritse.--Upitae,
states bonds. A.. 1191s: New Jersey Central 12O;
Erie, 44ssc: rie seconds 1854; Illinois Central
1924 Reading, 31M.
LINERrooi Aug. 25-12.3O P. A1.-Cottop market
easier; Midd,inp uplands at 15-16d; Orleans at
. l5-l6d sales 5000 bales sneculation and exoort
1000 receipts 400 bales; American 450 bales;
utures fiat.