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The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1882-06-09
A Lecturing Experience.

1t is bad enough TO realize nat You
are failure; but ID is quite too harrow
ing to ha tnla 90 your nce, and all the
more narrowing when your informant
does not know whom he Is addressing.
Once, long ago, gave an isolated lee
ture In Manchester, on the Carlist war IN
Spain, from which I had recently re-
turned. It was poor subject, It was a
bad lecture, and it was Q worse lecturer.
felt rather miserable as stood in the
auditorium, trying to converse with the
secretary while the fag end of the audi
ence slowly dispersed. A young gentle
man sauntered up, and rot recognizing
the lecturer. addressed the secretary.
Internal poor lecture" this friendly
creature observed. Don't you think
so2" he asked of the secretary.
That official remained dumb in EN-.
barrassment.
Don't you think so, sir?" said he, ad-
dressing me.
''I quite agree with you" was my re-
ply, made in sad truth.
"Of course it vas" he continued.
1--WE all know the fellow can write first
rate; but he ought to stick to his pen,
and not try TO lecture, for he can't lee
ture worth blank Isn't that so, sir2"
again addressing me as previous syma-
thizer.
Again expressed agreement with him
and he was proceeding with detailed
criticism of an emphatic character, when
the secretary, in cold perspiration,
clutched hold of him, dragged him one
side, and whispered something to him.
The next thing I saw of the frank in
genuous critic was his dutterinC coat
tails, as he dashed headlong from the
hall. he could not rally himself even
to apologize for?"- Archibald Forbes
in the Century.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1882-06-09
4 True Snake Story.

There Ia in almost all human beings
an at least occasional desire to hear or
read something startling or horrible.
What Ia bad Is noised about; and news
papers and social circles find much 10
say about il; but goodness goes like the
sunshine, quietly through the world. In
order to give my readers something
startling, will narrate TO them O true,
yet horrible tale.
Snakes, in Brazil, ms in all tropical
countries, grow TO an enormous size, and
have great muscular strength it is sci
dom that you hear of one attacking q
man, and the natives are generally will
ing TO encounter the largest. There was
an exception in the case of Ascencao Ig-
nacio dc Silva. He was quiet, peace
able person, beloved and respected by
all who knew him. It in customary in
that summary land for those living near
streams TO bathe in their margin, and
numerous little dressing rooms are seen
on the banks rudely constructed for
the purpose. One Sabbath morning.
wien the clear sky was beginning to be
in nviting, Ascencao, who. with his wife
and little son Ia boy of five summers) i,
lived on the banks of the beautiful Rio
N, requested his wife to bring the
boy and they would go and bathe. When
they reached the stream Ascencao took
the child's hand, requesting Phillipa to
take the other and enter. Phillipa
stopped, and pulling the child back
pointed to large snake that was swim
ming down the river towards them. He
laughed at her fears and plunged into
the waves, Philippa watching with ner-
vous dread. Presently Ascencoa gave Il
terrible scream and sprang high into the
air, when, oh, horriblel there was his
manly form completely entwined by
the fierce monster he had encountered,
its head above his, with its great mouth
open, and its tongue out as IL defying
resistance.
The eyes Of the unfortunate man ap-
pearod almost projecting from their
sockets; his hands were extended
toward Phillipa, as if for aid. The poor
woman screamed in agony for help. Her
husband quickly disappeared. Once
again he arose, but this time there was
no sound, he sank. and Phillipa noticed
disturbed state of the waters for few
moments. Then all was apparently over
the great ripping stream flowed on, with
only crimson streak on its silvery
foam, showing where life had gone out
forever.
All efforts to recover the body proved
unavailing. Ascencao had been crushed
by the loathsome object he had scorned,
and there is no doubt that had he been
prepared for the attack he would have
conquered; but being off his guard and
unarmed, he could give no resistance
His poor widow and orphan still live
upon the bank of the Rio N--to point
out the spot, and tell the story.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1882-06-09
A Surprised policeman.

'"Talk about bold bank burglaries," :"
said member of the police force one
day; ''the slickest steal / ever heard of
was the robbery of q bank down in
Rhode Island six or seven years ago. It
was q bitter cold night, and the night
patrolman noticed q dim light In the
bank window, and going up to the door,
raped.
"'Is that you, patrolmanY asked a
voice from within.
Yes was the reply.
"Step in and get heat said voice
from within. The patrolman stepped in
side and encountered dapper little fell
low, wearing green shade over his eyes
and pen behind his ear.
"'You are working late tonight said
the patrolman.
/" Yes said the dapper little fellow,
I've been detained tonight straighten-
ing mp accounts.
The patrolman warmed himself at
the roaring big fire that blazed on the
hearth, and went out again On his beat.
An hour after the patrolman came that
way, and seeing the light through the
window, raped again.
".Is that you, patrolman9'
"'Come in and warm YOURSELF
"The patrolman accepted the invita-
ton.
Its q hovling cold night said
the man with the green shade over his
eyes.
"'You bet, said the patrolman. So he
took another heat and returned to his
beat. He was rather surprised the next
day to learn that his fireside friend of
the night before had got away with $780,
600 of the banks funds"
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1882-06-09

Naturalists tell Us that the stingray,
startish, prawns, horing, winkle and cry
phea are the deadliest enemies to the
oyster. That's all the naturalists know
about it. The worst enemy that the
oyster has is the spirituelle woman of
187 pounds, when she declares, after the
theatre, that she cannot eat single NOR
sci, oh, indeed, no. Well, if she must,
then, you may bring her very small
bit of cracker and Just one tiny oyster.
When the oyster ceases to exist and
joins the innumerable caravan, that's
where it will be gone to.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1882-06-09
Arctic Hunting.

In his narrative OF the experience of
the jeanette crew, Lieutenant Danen-
hover says: During the summer
months some Of US used TO take the dingy
aud paddle among the cracks. On one
occasion Captain De Long was alone in
the dingy and was intervied by a bear,
that suddenly came out OF the mist and
stood watching him in the most dignifed
manner. The captain retreated in good
order. During the summer it was very
difficult TO get bears. because they could
take to the water so readily and thus cut
of their pursuers. During the misty
times they were very bold, and on one
occasion a she bear with two cubs APP
preached the ship TO within four hundred
yards OF the starboard quarter. Fortu-
nately the dogs were on the port side
and 10 windward, and did not scent the
bear. The greatest quietness prevailed
and squad of about ten riaemen was
Immediately organized on the
poop. l was Watching the bears
through a cabin air port, and it was
very fine sight to see the mother and
her two cubs approach the ship in a
wondering and cautious manner. could
see better under the mist than the peo-
pie on the poop. j heard the Captain
say; DO any OF you think il is over $50
yards?' ALI seemed to agree and he
said. Aim at 230 and wait for the word
fire. The bears reeled and made several
turns, and thought we had bagged Of
them, but was astonished to see them
get mp and walk away in the most lively
manner. OF course all the dogs took the
alarm and pursued them to the first
crack, which the bears calmly swan
across and thus escaped. But large
drops Of blood were seen and she boar
lay down once or twice as il wounded.
In making her retreat she drove her cubs
before her, and became impatient IL they
moved slowly. The bear had been hit,
but the distance had been underestimate
ed, and most of the shots fell short.
This was not extraordinary, because it
was very misty"
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1882-06-09

How pleasant it is to gaze on the inno-
cent amusements of happy childhood
There is little Johnny playing beside the
newly painted fence. He draws his
dainty finger over the moist surface.
making beautiful arabasques and unde-
cipherable hieroglyphics that would
send an antiquary into Mysteries of Joy.
Johnny's new suit is made picturesque
by its borrowings from the fence, and
his face and hands are effectually
disguised by the pigment. Happy, care
less, innocent child And here comes
Johnny's mother. How eagerly she
seizes her darling! How closely she
hugs him in her fond embraced Now
sh. has disappeared within doors. What
are those sounds which issue thences It
is Johnny's voice. Is he laughing mer-
rily over the remembrance Of his recent
sport? Possibly. But it does not sound
like laughter. Again we say, happy
happy childhood Boston Transcripts.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1882-08-08
IRELAND.

DUBLIN, Aug. THE constabulary
throughout the country have openly ex-
pressed to the authorities their determination
to stand by the declarations made in Limerick
and Cork. A large number of kilograms to
Col. Breeze, inspector general of the constab-
ulary, returned from Cork and had long in
terview with Earl Spencer on the matter.
WATERFORD, Aug. 7.-At meeting Of the
city police resolution was passed denOunc-
ing the arrest of sub. Constable Murphy, of
Cork, rs illegal, applauding the act of the
Limerick constabulary in refusing to obey
orders OF Clifford Lloyd and expressing de-
termination cooperative with the rest OF the
Irish policemen, demanding concessions from
the authorities.
CORK, Aug. THE police movement is ex-
tending. Clifford LLOYD arrived TO day for the
purpose, it is supposed, ct inGairing into the
police agitation. Tbs sub.constables to-day
expressed a determination to resign il their
grievances were not redressed. LIoyd's IAN
guage at Limerick Saturday is condemned,
coming from man whose life the police pro-
tected. 1t was regarded as ungencrous. Tel.
egrams have been received from various dis
tficts indorsing the action of the men in Cork
and promising co operation. 1t Is stated that
kilograms coming from the barracks have
been seizsd. Constables were directed to
watch the movementc of the men.
LONDON, Aug. TN the commons this
afternoon the chief secretary for Ireland de-
MED that some OF the Irish constabulary re-
fused to 60 on duty. He says there is feel
ing of discomfort In the force because of the
delay in the distribution Of the recent grant
OF flS0,000 for extra pay. The government
does cot intend to do anything in the matter
until the police withdraw from their agita-
tion on the subject.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1882-08-08
A Startling Corn Squeeze.


CHICAGO, Aug. Ut now transpirss that
the visit OF Rufus Hatch to this city last week
had meaning more important than was at
first supposed. 1t was reported on change
this afternoon that he is at the bottom of
gigantic manipulation of corn, similar to his
last years corner. tits stated that he has been
laying his wires for several months and now
has possession either directly or indirectly of
nearly all the corn in the country. There are
million bushels of corn In Chicago which
he controls, mostly through brokers. On the
board day SONIC corn was bought, but none
was sold. Shorts corn advanced 1c and was
auxiously bought.
Hatch's visit to Milwaukee and st. Paul is
to secure control of the corn in the northwest
The total amount of corn in sight is said to be
less than 100000 bushels, a large part of
which is in New York and held already by
agents OF Hatch. 1t was stated by one OF his
brokers this morning that the squeeze Will
probably begin this month aud that before the
new crop comes in the price of corn and
wheat would meet.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1882-08-08
Western Freiphts,

BosroN, August THE circular is
sued by Commissioner Fink regarding
the shipping of freights to Chicago and
from thence to California, railroad men
say will pro badly have very appreciate
effect. The system has been in use more
or less four or five years and is said to
have been begun by the National Dis
adopted by other lines. The Pennsyl.
vania road claims to be the only road
resolutely refusing to approve or employ
it. The volume Of its California business
from Boston is not large enough to cause
very serious loss to the Pennsylvania
road. The complaint made to Commits
sioner Fink came from the Southern Pa
cific which has entered into competition
with the Union Pacific and Northern
Pacific lines,
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1882-08-08
MINNESOTA NEWS.

The crops in Fairfax, Polk county, arc
looking splendidly.
The Winona Republican says 300 men
are employed in the Stockton quarries.
The barley harvest was generally in
progress in Waseca county last week.
Work on the new Congregational
chapel in Rochester has been commenced.
The Spring Valley Videttc says, last
week-hail stones fell the size of thin
BILE.
A Moravian church was dedicated three
miles east of Chaska the last Sabbath in
July.
A gang of gypsy horse traders have re-
Gently honored Mortified by their pres
ence.
Mortified, like many other flourishing
villages, is suffering from lack of tene-
ment houses.
Tramps and suspicious characters are
reported to be loafing about Mortified
in large numbers.
The town of Wolcott, Rice county has
voted to issue bonds to the amount of
o., 500 to build bridge over Straight
river.
A local exchange says the abundant
crops indicate that the coming fall will
be one unsurpassed by business and
profits.
Two tramps entered house in Chat
field the other day, and compelled the
woman of the house to prepare them
warm meal.
The Rochester Post will be published
as daily during the seven principal days
of the rapidly approaching state fair TO
be held in that city.
Burglars attempted 10 enter the house
of w. A. Reed, of Rochester, last week.
Being confronted with Mr.. Reeds re-
volver the rascals fed.
The Lanesboro Journal says if frosts do
not come before the middle of September,
there Will be good corn crop, notwith-
standing its present backwardness.
The Brainerd Journal says laborer in
the saw mill of the Aitkln Lumber COM
pany received fatal injuries the other
day by the carriage passing over him.
A two-year- old son of Thomas Berg, of
Atwater, playing by the railroad track,
had hand crushed by one of the wheels,
making amputation Of the arm necessary
Fergus Falls Independent: a letter
just received by Mr. P. McMaster from
Scotland shows that the wooden mill pro-
ject for this city is coming along in good
shape.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1882-08-08

both imports and exports of merchandise and
specie amounted to 81 500, $50 456. against ST.
CTS, 024 ,31S during the preceding fiscal year.
COMBINATIONS.
Gen. Grant and w. 81. Trescott, commits
sioners to negotiate commercial treaty with
Mexico; .John Luby, surveyor Of the post,
Albany, N. Y; Col. Charles n. Crane, sur
geon general United States army; W. B..
Hover, of California, associate justice of the
supreme court of Arizona.
United States Consuls-Tbos. j. Barry, at
San Louis Potosi, Mexico; F. N. Rice, of
Maine, at Aspinwall; WIN. l.. Welsh, OF Penn
sylvania, at Florence.
Collectors of Customs. W. Short, Vicks-
burg, Miss; Nelson Platt, Corpus Christi,
Texas; surveyor of customs. Jas. w. Mitchell,
Portsmouth, o.; w. II. Frances, receiver of
public money, Bismarck, ID. I.
Postmasters-O. H. Snyder, Malvern, To-;
T. J. Jacks, Charleston. Mo-; w. NJ. Parks,
Cherryville, KS; J. W. Nye, Laramie City,
Wyo. Z.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1882-08-08
From Nicholson.

WASHINGTON, Aug. THE navy depart
ment is in receipt of advices from Rear Admi-
raj Nicholson commanding the European
station, dated off Alexandria, Egypt, July IA.
lie reports that on the 10th of July at a. m,
he received official notice from Admiral Sey-
mour, commanding the British naval forces
on that station, hostilities might occur with
in twenty-four hours between her majesty's
forces under his command and the forces in
Egypt, and requesting him to move the YES
sells under his command out of the line fire.
Admiral Nicholson sent information imme-
diately to the consulate and prepared to re-
ceive any and all refugees who sought pro-
lection.
The day was busy one as every nationality
present was doing its utmost to free the city
from its residents and the harbor from yes
sells.
At 8 p. IN. Admiral Nicholson moved out.
side the bar with vessels of the squadron,
having about $50 refugees on board. On the
son again crossed the bar with the vessels of
the squadron and anchored in the lower har-
Dor, He sent to the khedive, who with his
ministers was at the palace, and stated he
wished to Immediately re-establish the United
States consulate, and with his permission
send an armed force on shore for its protec-
ton. The khedive thanked him and asked
his aid in extinguishing the fires still raging
in the city and also in preserving order.
Admiral Nicholson accordingly landed LOO
marines, who guarded the consulate, which
was re.established in its former situation, and
also aided in extinguishing the fires, in bury
ing the dead lying about the streets, and in
preserving order around the consular build
ing.
That morning Admiral Nicholson went on
shore and visited the consulate, and walked
around the burned district, which was the
finest portion of the city. As the English ware
landing the necessary force he Withdrew at
noon all but twenty-five OF the guard on
shore. These will remain to protect the con.
sulate as long as required.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1882-08-08
Benny Buffers Little Gamo.

BosToN, Aug. 1.-The Herald will say
Tuesday: Before Gen. Butler sailed he
proposed TO the Democratic managers
that the Democratic state convention
should follow the Independent Republi-
can convention, or Independent conven-
ton, and that he should be nominated
for governor by the Independents, and
that this nomination should then be rati-
fed by the delegates of the mass of Dem
Gratis who cast 1000 votes for him in
his last campaign. The Democratic sit
uation is this: Gen. Butler can have the
party nomination if he will take it
straight, but there will likely be opposi-
ton made to any proposition for ratify-
ing the work of ano ther partY.''
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1882-08-08
Eastern Storms.

MILFORD, Aug. 7.-Violent thunder
storms visited here to-day, breaking the
drouth that has prevailed in the Delaware
valley since July a. Crops are retarded
if not badly injured by the drouth.
LYNCHBURG, Va, Aug. u Heavy
rains occurred to- day in this city and the
southwestern section of the county. Some
Of the smaller streams are causing great
damage to fencing and property. Near
Crocketts, Wyeth county, 700 feet of the
Norfolk & Western railway track arc
washed out. The Richmond s. Allie
gheny road track also suffered considera-
Bile, delaying trains and making neces-
sary transfer.
HARRISBURG, Aug. Barns, contain
ing this years crops, on the farm of VIM.
Light, were destroyed by to-days's storm.
SCRANTON. Pa, Aug. Terrific thun-
der and wind storms visited this city to-
day. Trees were uprooted and houses
unroofed. Many cellars were flooded and
considerable damage done to crops during
the storm. This evening the new court
ouse was struck by lightning.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1882-08-08
Yellow Fever.

GALVESTON, Tex, Aug. THE cases
of suspicious sickness ON the schooner
Henrietta from Matomoras, at quaran-
tine, have developed into yellow fever.
One death has occurred.
GALVESTON, Aug. THE schooner
Henrietta from Matamoras, with yellow
fever on board, has been lowed into the
harbor and supplied with medicine, med
ical stores and provisions ny merchants.
MATAMoRAs, Aug. 7.-Seven addition
al deaths have occurred from yellow
fever. The number of new cases not
made public. One death here in the
past twentyfour hours; new cases,
eighteen.
BROWNSVILLE, Aug. yellow fever
has attacked the mayor and other nota-
BILE citizens. The people object to the
doctor visiting Matamoras and return
ing.
AUSTIN, Tex, Aug. 1.-The governor
has received from the state health officer
at Brownsville statement that ten
deaths from yellow fever have occurred
in that place in the last two weeks. lie
urges the citizens TO organize as the dis
ease is epidemic. No mails, freight or
steamers have been quarantined against
Matamoras, as it is useless.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1882-08-08
Wrathu REPRESENTATIVES.

EVERYBODY SICK OF SENATORIAL sLowNEss.
WASHINGTON, Aug. Among few men,
beers Of the house tonight there was good
deal Of Indignation manifested at the action
Of the senate in adjourning without taking
action Oh the resolution for final adjournment.
The members congregated in groups and
many expressed a desire that the president
avail himself of his constitutional right to de-
clare both houses adjourned In fact Mr.. An
derson had resolution drawn requesting the
president to exercise that right, and only re-
Trained from offering it tonight at the request
Of some of his colleagues.
Another member expressed desire to
grant the senate the extra mileage which its
labor asked for, provided they would go home
and stay there. Altogether the sentiment
prevailed that the senate had treated the
house in cavalier manner, on the amend
ment offered in the senate this evening by Sen
ator Cameron wis for final adjournment at
IL O'Clock tonight, which was defeated
through the failure of the clerk to hear the
response of Senator Bayard, who voted in the
affirmative. Had this vote been SO recorded
the amendment would have been adopted. -
The president and cabinet were at the execu-
live mansion this afternoon for the purpose of
facilitating the adjournment of congress. All
congressional business was acted upon as soon
lis received. The president approved the bill
to reimburse the Creek orphan fund account;
for the sale of part of the Indian reservation
in Nebraska; for the relief of the executors Of
John w. Forney; the surdry civil appropria-
ton bill; the act to establish post routes; the
knit goods bill; the act reliEquishing the title
which still remains in the United States, to all
lots or portions of grounds within the limits
OF the present city of Burlington, Iowa.