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McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1884-11-27
RIGHTS OF THE NEGROES.

| The Same to be Protected Under CIerefand's
Administration.
Gov. Cleveland was asked recently if he was
aware of the delusion among colored people
of the south that the change in the admins
tration would unfavorably affect their condi-
ton. The governor replied: "Yes; 1 have
been astonished at the statement that there
was apprehension existing among the colored
people that in some way their rights, now
secured to them under the laws and the con-
stitution of the United States. were in danger
from the election of a democratic president.
l am even told that some of them are led to
suppose the result of the recent election means
that they may again be made slaves. All this
has appeared to me to be so absurd, and
have been 20 sure that the slightest intelli-
gent reflection would dislodge such foolish
fears that can hardly deem any notice of
them necessary. But there is not the slightest
objection to calling the attention of all who
are in the least uneasy or uncertain upon this
subject to the fact that the title of the
cOored people to freedom and all the rights
of citizenship cannot be disturbed except by a
chance in the constitution, which it would he
absolutely impossible to make. Besides, the
present condition or status of these people
has been so fully accepted by the entire cOun-
try that no one should have the slightest idea
that any attempt would be made to change it.
if there was any possibility of accomplishing
such thing. So far as a new administration is
related to this subject, the whole country can
be sure that the lawful power and jurisdiction
of the executive will be so exercised that the
rights of ali citizens. black or white, under
the constitution and the law, will be pre-
served and protected, AID all the advantages
to which they are entitled by reason of their
citizenship will be secured to them. There
need be no fear that either the democratic
party or its newly elected administration pro-
poses to oppose or enslave any part of our
population nor to destroy the business in
terests of the country. We hope. on the other
hand. to do something to benefit the people.
1t seems to me that our efforts in that direc-
ton would be aided if the mischievous croak-
ing and dark imaginings should give place 10
an earnest endeavor to inspire confidence,
and TO make universal cheerful hope for the
futura'
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1884-11-27
POLITICAL NOTES.

The Columbia club, composed of prominent
democrats, have appointed a committee to
consult with President-elect Cleveland
| through the national democratic committee
as to his wishes regarding the ceremonies con-
| nected with the Inauguration.
Chief Brooks, of the secret service division
of the treasury department, In his report, is of
the opinion that there is at this time in the
hands of counterfeiters nearly 100000 of new
| surplus notes of the demonatiOns of 80 and
$50, which have been produced since January
/, 1884
Admiral Porter, in his annual report, says
that a comparison of expenditures in foreign
navies with our own will go far to put a stop
to the cry that wasteful extravaganza has
been shown in the administration of its
financial affairs, and will show the necessity
for our doing something towards building a
navy if we want to keep pace with the spirit
of the age and hold ourselves in readiness I o
maintain the respect of foreign nations.
The democratic parade at Philadelphia on
the 18th in celebration of the election of Cleve-
land and Hendricks was one of the largest
demonstrations ever held in that city. The
streets along the line through which the pro-
cession passed were densely packed, and the
paraders were continuously applauded and
cheered. An incident which increased the
good nature of all was that the republican Or
CARNATIONS saluted the procession as it
passed their club houses by exploding guns
and fireworks.
There are as many as twenty applicants for
the governorship of Montana to succeed Gov
orr rrOch vr vhn hos rncir nd ic
fully at home in Frank Hatton's recent quar-
tiers as first assistant postmaster-general.
President Arthur says that the few appoint
ments of late have had SO much attendant
pressure, he expects to make the selection in
few days. He will probably appoint some
applicant from within the territory in COM
pliance with the recommendation of the Chi
cago platform. There remains about year
of unexpired term. The name of Delegate
Maginnis is mentioned frequently for the
Mace.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1884-11-27
He Won all His Bets.

There are a number of sports in Balti-
more who are at present in very unhappy
frame of mind. They made heavy bets on the
election, and put their money in the hands of
a saloon keeper on Baltimore street. Some of
them called on him few days ago for their
wagers, and were coolly told that he had bet
the money put in his hands and had lost it.
course, as there is no way in law by which
the saloonkeeper can be reached. but they
swear vengeance. The betters say that he
employed one or two well known men about
town to go around and make bets, he furnish
ing the money. the sun total of the wagers to
be placed always in his hands. He would use
the same money over and over, his agents al
ways being ready to bet any way the other
party might wish, knowing that it was sure
thing, however the election might go. 1t is
estima' ed that the saloonkeeper and his pals
''raked" in very large sum by this practice.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1884-11-27
THE RAILWAY MAIL SERVICE.
A,annat Report of Mr.. Thompson, the Gen.
erat Superintendent.

Annual Report of Mr.. Thompson, the Gem
erat Superintendent.
w. B. Thompson, general superintendent of
the railway mail service, has submitted his
annual report. 1t appears that on June 80,
1884, there were III, 100 miles of railroad upon
which mails were carried as compared with
seventy-eight miles in 1884. During the last
fiscal year the increase was 6,952 miles. The
number of railway postoffice lines in opera
ton on June 80. 1884, was s45; annual miles of
service, y, 640, 099; number of casualties dur
ing the year, 154, in which seven postal clerks
were killed, twenty-eight seriously injured
and sixty-fOur slightly injured. The recon-
mendation is made that the postmaster gen.
eral be authorized to pay the widows and
minor children of all those killed in the SER
vice sum equal to one years salary of the
grade to which the clerk belonged at the time
OF his death. An additional appropriation of
SS1, 300 is recommended for the purpose of in
creasing the salaries of clerks of class Five
and Four to 81, 400 and 81 200 per annum re-
spectively. During the year the fast mail SER
vice has been greatly improved without in
crease in cost to the department. 1t seems
probable that the postmaster general will soon
be able to have the fast mail arrive in Omaha
much earlier than it now does and have
special carrier delivery IN that city and at
Council Bluffs Immediately after the arrival
and before the close of the business of the day.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1884-11-27
President Arthur.,s Mess1o.

Washington special: President A.
work upon his last message at the soId,o. ~
home, and does not come i'm the wh,.o It's
until late in the day. It ia nor hoI;o-,
mere VIII be any special recommenSat;uoran mat
Ihe message, but it has been intimata,9 ~. IN
sketch Of be might devote
Inc report of the department sacrn,p party.
pracoicaiiy nnshed, and synopsis OF 1h are
Seet When g1 be- be handed the near
message. The president will m.S snem "a IN his
con, ments on the last year of his admin;s Uwn
v yon and round of the close Of
features of republican, doctriSe ~. .ne salient
Grant and Garfield. ''0h'o eI Lincoln
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1884-11-27
Il TRAGIC SCENE.

Which Temporarily Smspends q High Life
Ueddiag.
A dramatic scene occurred in St. Louis the
other day at st. Nicholas church. Father
Schaeffer was about joining in wedlock well
known young man to an equally well-known
young woman when the ceremony was inter-
rupted by handsome young girl, who fell at
the feet of the priest and begged him not to
marry the pair. Her appearance was more
like maniac than sane person. She said the
bridegroom had betrayed her and promised to
marry her, and had even promised so late as
only few days ago. The bridegroom turned
pale, his knees shook, and when questioned
he acknowledged the truth of the girls state
ment. The bride tainted and the priest looked
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1884-11-27
CRIMINAL.

Michael j. German. proprietor of a saloon
at 800 Vine street, Philadelphia, was arrested
charged with knocking down J. F. Colgan in
| the street, from the effects of which assault
Colgan died.
Edward Brooks, aged years, was before
| the Recorder at New York the other day,
charged by one Saninavich with malicious
mischief in cutting flowers. The policeman
brought the youthful offender to court in a
baby carriage, and the judge gave him a stick
of candy to keep quiet during the trial. The
prosecuting attorney refused to touch the
case. Upon the Judge saying "Mr. Brooks,
you are discharged" the criminal was trun-
died out of court by his grandmother amid the
laughter of the spectators.
NJ. H. DeYoung. proprietor of the Chronicle
at San Francisco, was shot on the 10Th by
Adolph Spreckles, son of Claus Spreckles,
the Hawaiian sugar king. The shooting took
place in the business office of the Chronicle.
Spreckels fired twice. The first shot took eff
feet in the arm a little above the elbow, the
second in the left shoulder. The shooting was
the .outcome of an article published in the
Chronicle respecting the affairs of the
Hawaiian Commercial Sugar company.
Spreckels was arrested and taken to the sta
tion-house. 1t is thought DeYoung will sur
vive the attack. .elD -
An atrocious murder was committed near
the village of Despiaines, Illinois, the knowl-
edge of which was only lately disclosed. Two
men called at the residence of Joachim DEM
low, two and half miles south of Desplaines,
at o'clock at night. and called Demlow out
into the yard, where they attacked him with a
club and corn cutter. His wife ran to his as
sistance and was also attacked and killed. A
boy 10 years old escaped from the house and
told the story of the tragedy to the neighbors.
When the latter returned the house had been
ransacked by the assailants and they had fled
Mrs. Demlow was found dead and her husband
in dyingicondition. The purpose of the at
tack was robbery.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1884-11-27
CAPITAL BRIEFS.

The president has appointed E. S. Foste
postmaster at Audubon, Iowa.
Mr.. Blaine has rented the house of Secretar.
Window, and is expected to occupy it in abou
| two weeks.
The Columbia club, composed of prominen
democrats of the city, at a meeting appointed
committee to consult with President-elec
Cleveland through the national democratic
committee as to his wishes regarding the Ger
emonies connected with the Inauguration.
Chief Brooks, of the Secret Service Division
of the Treasury, in his report is of the opinion
that there is to-day in the hands of counter
feiters nearly 100000 new spurious notes Of
the denominations of $40 and $40, which have
been produced since January 1st 1884.
A reporter of the associated press asked
Secretary Chandler if he intended making q
reply TO the criticisms in the fourth auditors
report. He replied that he thought the audi
tor had gone beyond the sphere of his duty in
criticising the affairs of the navy department
and it was not necessary nor right for him to
make it appear that there was anything
which the navy department wished to cover
up.
Admiral Porter, in his annual report, says
that the comparison of expenditures in for
eign navies with our own will go far to put a
stop to the cry that wasteful extravaganza has
been shown in the administration of its f1nan-
cial affairs, and will show the necessity of our
doing something towards building navy if
we want to keep pace with the spirit of the
age and hold ourselves ready to maintain re-
spect from foreign nations.
Secretary McCulloch says that there will
probably be no more bond calls for the pres
ent. 1t is very probable that Secretary Nc
Culloch is disposed to take different view of
what properly constitutes the surplus in the
treasury from that held by Secretary Folger.
Secretary Folger's theory of the surplus was
that the actual cash in the treasury not held
as special deposit for any class of certificates
was in fact the surplus revenue.
Army officers of all grades feel greatly dis
appointed and hurt at the action of President
Arthur in filling two vacancies in the staff
corps of the army by political appointments,
instead of taking worthy lieutenants from the
line. 1t happens that both men getting these
desired places are New England men. Men
who have been lieutenants for Is or 20 years,
and who still see no chance of promotion, ma
turally think that the president ought to give
them show when vacancies occur in the
staff. Nearly all OF President Arthur's ap-
pointments in the army have shown disre-
gard to the military spirit of the service, and
have had bad effect upon it.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1884-11-27
NEWS OF NEBRASKA.

INVESTIGATING CRooKEDNEss-Itis under
stood. says the Omaha Herald, that the ULited
States grand jury is investigating alleged
crookedness in the sale of the Otoe Indian
reservation in southern Nebraska last Decem-
her. he claim is made that by collision be-
tween certain bidders and officials the Indians,
for whose benefit the reservation was sold,
were defrauded out of $4,000. 1t is alleged
that ring was formed. and when desirable
sections of land were offered the agents ran
the prices up to whatever figure was neces-
eary to drive off other bidders. and fraudulent
entries were made on the auctioneer's books
Thus, for instance, when the agent of the
ring secured section at $50 an acre, the clerk
would mark IL down at $40, and the latter
price, being the official record, was used in
computing the payments. Eight or ten wit
nesses have already been examined. and suffi-
Gent evidence obtained to show that there is
something back of the charges.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1884-11-27

aebast. when the bride recovered she easPed
her lover and kissed him repeateGiy, ,,a yrt
him ANYHOW" The ceremony was Leci l:nes
off and the priest consulted his superd,of a.
subsequently the marriage was Yo enec Woman
is nnder restraint, having threatened murder.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1884-11-27
Chairman Jones Returns Home.

Chairman Jones, of the national republican
committee, has arrived at his home in Pitts
burg. He emphatically denies the reports of
the committees Indebtedness. He says be-
fore leaving New York he drew checks for
every dollar owed by the committee. The
Delw Onico dinner was paid for by private in
diyiduals.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1884-11-27

Electric lights will be used at the next
easter festival, for lighting st. Peter
church, Rome.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1884-11-27
BRIEFLY TOLD.

No more government bonds will probably
be called in at present. Secretary McCulloch
deeming it inexpedien
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1884-07-24
NyORTG SALE

u
VI made IN The payment OF a certain mortgage,
executed by Euos Easton and Ruth Easton, his wife,
OF Hartford, Van Buren, county, Michigan, 20 Genius
Fl. Engle OF the place bearing date the twenty
second day OF December, 4. ID. 1850, and recorded
in the Office OF the register Of deeds for Van Buren,
county in liber number % of mortgages, pages
49 aud A91, the 18th day of February, a. D. 1851,
and which SAID mortgage afterwards duly as
signed by said mortgage 20 Byrrin A. Olney OF
Chicago, Illinois, said assignment having been al
tcrward duly recorded in the office of said register
of deeds for said Van Buren, county, in liber num-
Der 80 OF mortgage on page 405 on the Attn day Of
June, a. ID. 1854 and no proceedings at law, or ia
chanccTy, having been taken 10 forecose said mort
gaze, and the AMOUNT now claimed 10 be due and
unpaid on said mortgage being the OF four
hundred and two dollars aud eighty-siX cents
S402.-G). Now, therefore, notice Is hereby given
that by virtue of power of sale, in said mortgage
contained, there will be sold at public auction, to
the highest bidder, at the front door of the Court
house, IN the village OF Paw Paw, in said county Of
Van Buren, and state OF Nichigan-said court house
being the place of holding the circuit court in and
for said county-on Saturday, the sixth day of Sep
TENDER, A. d. 1884, at ten o'clock in the forenoon OF
said day, to pay the amopat now due on said mort
gage, the interest thereon the costs of foreclosure
allowed by law the premises described in said mort
gage or so much thereof shall be necessary to
pay the amount due thereon, together with interest
and costs aforesaid, said premises being described
as follows, viz All the northeast quarter of the
northwest quarter of section number three (3)
cepting six rods wide through the occupied by
the Chicago & West Michigan railroad company,
also the west half of the northwest quarter of
ton number three 49, aforesaid, except ten (10)
acres Oft from south side of same, and four (D
acres out OF the northwest of the same all
in the township Of Hartford, county of Van Buren,
and state of Michigan.
Dated June 7th 1854. 25t13oS7
BURRILL A. OLNEY, Assignee.
O. y. HILTON, Atty for Assignee.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1884-07-24

Some time before the late democratic con-
vention was held. the editor OF the S'cedish
Ar5eta,ea Worker of Chicago, in reply to
a request for his views, sent the following
despatch to Mr.. Patrick Ford OF the New
York Iy.Sk World.
CHICAGO July L. Editor IriSh World. II
deem IL OF the highest Importance that the demo-
cratic party nominate Butler. His election would
be absolutely certain. 1 believe him to be the only
man who il able and be trusted TO carry out the
reforms eloluenty set forth IN Tiden's letter al
necessary for preservation of our Democratic form
of government l.. y. NELSON,
Editor s,csdish Worker, No. 20 Dearborn street.
The editor OF the Irish World sends the
following dispatch in reply to Mr.. Nelson's
telegram:
NEW YORK, July Ii. p. Nelson, editor StCedtsh
Worker. room 4, 10 Dearborn street Nomination
OF cleveland was an insult and defiance 10 Ameri-
can labor. 1t is the duty AZ It Is within the power
OF the worLngmen of the United States to resent
the insult. II Cleveland Is victorious, monopoly
wins double triumph. Butler would be my choice
but We lack the machinery to elect him. To give our
votes 10 Butler il to give the election TO Cleveland
Enlightened sefinterest and the principle OF Justice
demand that Cleveland should be defeated There
fore l go for Blaine and Logan.
PATRICK FORD.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1884-07-24

While mayor of Buffalo he vetoed an ap-
preparation of $500, passed by the common
council for the proper observance of Dec
Grafton Day. AS Governor of New York he
vetoed bill passed at the last session of
toe Legislature which made il nisdemeanor
Tor any person to wear Ct. A. Il. badge who
waa not an honorably discharged soldier
The petition for the bill had been signed by
oil the G. A. X. Posts Of the state. A meas
ure passed the same legislature allowing &.
A. IL. Posts to use state muskets if they gave
bonds for their return and safe keeping. and
Cleveland vetoed the bill. The G.. A. II. as
an organization had asked for the privilege
Governor Cleveiand's fourth exploit in oppo-
sition to the Grand Army of the Republic
was his veto of the bill passed by the legis-
lature allowing a gratuity of 81 200 to John
Young. Young, who had lost an arm in the
service, was made a hopeless cripple by an
accident which happened to him while work
ing in the capitol building at Albany. All
the Grand Army of the Republic Posts OF
Albany petitioned the Legislature for the re.
lief they extended, which Cleveland vetoed
The soldiers are asking if such record as
TINS Will command their votes.-Natto0oi
ItfbuBe.
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Legal Notices.
PUBLICATION

a ~ U
" Michigan, Ninth Judicial Crcut-n Chancery.
Forrest Z. Camfeld complainant, VS.. j Ohm Spring
and Minnie y. Camfed defendants.
suit pending in the Circuit Court for the County
of Van Buren, in Chancery, at Paw Paw, ON the
lith day of July, A. ID. 1884.
In this cause It appearing from affidavit on file,
that the defendant John Spring is not resident
of this state, but is resident of the state OF
Pennsylvania
On motion of Crane X Brock, compliments So
lictors il is ordered that the appearance Of said
nonresident defendant John Spring, be entered
herein within four months from the date of this
order and i'll of his appearance that he cause
his 10 the bill of complaint to be filed, and
copy thereof TO be served the complainans SOL
icitors, within fifteen days after service on him
Of q copy OF said bill and notice OF this order,
and in default thereof said bill will be taken as
confessed by said nonresident defendant And
IL is further ordered, that within twenty days the
complainant a notice of this order 10 be pub
lished in the TRUE NoRTHERNER a newspaper print
ed. published and circulating in said County, and
that said publication be continued therein once in
each week for six weeks in succession, or that he
cause a copy of this order 10 be personally served
on said nonresident defendant at least twenty days
before the time above prescribed for his appear
ance. 3lt1o37
DRAM W. ROWLAND,
Circuit Court COm'r, Van Buren, County, Mich
CRANE BRECK, Compl'ts Solicitors.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1884-07-24

'Prob'ly John Logan can't talk in er gram
marty manner" said a Chicago street car
driver "Probly he can't but let me tell yer
Of one time when he did talk and it sounded
good to every one that hered him, whether
grammarly or not / dunno. We'd been pelt-
ing the rebs afore Atlanta and they'd been
pelting us until guss we both got tired
know we had. My hat had been shot of and
/ borrered another from friend of mine
who dropped by my side. Pretty soon they
got some guns around on the left and began
whip-sawing US. l seen some of our men
flying ten feet in the air, and there wasn't
nothing but rebs anywhere around. looked
back for minute to see if there was way
out when who'd see coming up followed by
about 10000 blue coats but John A. Logan
He didn't have no hat on and he was about
fifty yards in front of the boys, and says he
when he comes up: RAT bdck there, boys.
Dent fire 10 more' Close mp and .fdU bach
and gice as q chaacei We're coming for en-,
their s0uls.r Now / s'pose maybe
that want grammarly, but an angel right
from heaven couldn't have sung no sweetel
words to nee Just then"