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Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-08-04
MAuONEIrEs READY TO GnAn.

DEER PARK, Md. Aug. 3.--About
thirty prominent Republicans and
Greenbackers of West Virginia gath
cred at Deer Park hotel here yester-
day 1t is said at instance of Stephen B.
Ellsins Mt the Republican national
committee, and held conference with
doors closed and curtains down which
lasted three hours. Elkins presided.
A plan of operations aud general con-
duct of the campaign was decided
on, Elkins, it being understood,
representing Blaine. The views OF the
Greenbackers We're freely given and
In some instances combated by the
Republicans. several of whom were
among those who in the state conven-
ton opposed fusion. Harmony pre-.
vailed, however, throughout and
much good feeling was manifested
over the prospect of liberal cOntribu-
tions from the national committee TO
aid In the campaign AS ii progressed.
Succeeding the noon adjournment
Elkins entertained the whole party at
Deer Park hotel, where an elegant
dinner WAS served. after which came
another session aud subsequently di-
vision into smaller bodies and gen.
eral series caucuses. There WAS a de.
cided tendency 10 secrecy "a to eyer,-
lining, except enthusiasm at the pros
pect of carrying the state,
winch Is open and conf
dent. Mr.. Blaine Is expected at Ell
kins cottage at Deer Park during
the month, where he will probably
meet several of those who narfici nm taI
IN theco inference. Prom inent Dem
ocrals among the guests at Deer Park
profess no uneasluess over the .asser-
lions OF the Blaine managers that they
VIII capture the state, and insist that
all the money spent by Elkins, Jones
and Others In Wsst Virginia win leave
so much less to combat Ia other and
really doubtful states.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-08-04
POLITICAL.
Delegates Instructed for ireland at the
Bowie County Oonventisn,

Steve Elkins Distributing Promises of a
Campaign Fund in West Virginia
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-08-04
sUBA.

YELLOW FEvER Dhs'
HAVANA, Aug. So =,
forty deaths from yellow ~
city during the past wees
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1884-06-19
Blaine to Take the Stump.

A dispatch indicates that Mr.. Blaine
will visit New York on June 26th to be pres,
emit at the organization of the republican
national committee, which will meet on that
day at the Fifth Avenue hotel. Thus far
only two names are mentioned in connec-
ton with the craftsmanship, viz, ex-Sena-
tor j. B. Chaffee, of Colorado, and ex-
Congressman Stephen B. Elkins, of New
York, formerly Of New Mexico. After the
meeting of the committee Mr.. Blaine will
take trip over the West Virginia road, of
which he is director. This will be tour
Of inspection of ali the directors, which was
planned several months ago, and while it
will probably be regarded as a political
movement, has really no such significance,
unless Mr.. Blaine should be induced to
make few speeches there: After his West
Virginia trip Mr.. Blaine will spend a few
days at Deer Park, Md, before entering
upon the work of the campaign. His friends
say it is more than probable he will take
the stump in West Virginia, Ohio, New
York, Connecticut, Massachusetts and In
diana.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1884-06-19
Steers as Good Travellers.
Syracuse Herald.


Daniel Twogood, of Canastota, drove
rapidly into Syracuse behind a pair of
quick-stepping, well-matched, bright
red 3-year old Devon steers, hitched to.
side bar carriage, which he had driven
in from Canastota after supper. They
are smart readers, afraid of nothing,
having good wind and bottom, and a.
lady can drive them, for, though high
melted, they are gentle. Mr.. Two
good broke them this spring, and they
have been harness but about twenty-five
times. Mr.. Twogood, who is a farmer,
broke them himself, and found them
perfectly tractable and easy to teach.
They are guided by the principle of the
overdrawn check. The rein runs from
a ring in the nose to another ring in a,
headstall between the eyes, and then
passes around the horns. The force is.
therefore exerted on the upper ring.
They will 60 easily five or six mile an
hour. They start off briskly like a pair
of sprightly horses.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1884-06-19
A Million and a Hall in Monuments.
st. Louis Globe-Oemocrat

st. Louis GlObe-OemOcrat.
Sixteen of the statues erected at gov
eminent expense in different parts of
Washington have cost $3.50, 900, and it
is probable that the Washington monu-
ment, on which work is now progress
ing, will add 100000 to the total.
Chief Justice Marshall's bronze statue,
recently unveiled, cost $40, 600; Green
ough's Washington, at the front of the
Capitol, cost $4,000; and the two
statues facing it 1924, 1000 each; the naval
monument, on Pennsylvania avenue,
$4,000; the statue of Freedom, on the
ton group, $4,000; Gen. McPherson's
statue, $4,000; Admiral Farragut's,
$20,060; Gen. Scott's, $4,000; Gen.
Thomas, 5000; Andrew Jackson's,
$4,000; Gen. Greene's, $50 900; Gen.
Rawlins', $4,000, and $50, ZOO for the
equestrian statue of Washington.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1884-06-19
CAPITAL TOPICS.
THE JUNE CROP REPORT.


The June crop report of the agricul-
tural department shows an increase in the
area of spring wheat of nearly SOC, 900 acres,
or 8 per cent, and the condition averages
1O1. The condition of winter wheat con-
tinues at the high average of SO, against "a
q month ago. The increase in the area of
oats is per cent. The average of rye has
advanced from So to 81. The barley aver
age has fallen from 101 to So.
THE NEW ORLEANS EXPOSITION.
The president sent to the senate a
message suggesting the propriety of con-
gress appropriating $5sS, 900 for the pur-
pose OF making complete and harmonious
selection Of exhibits on behalf Of the gov
eminent for the New Orleans exposition.
The message was referred to the committee
on appropriations. The president points
out how the exposition will break down the
barriers which Still separate us from the
republics of South America, whose produce
lions are so entirely compliment to our
own.
THE NICARAGUA CANAL.
The concessions from Nicaragua
which Secretary Frelinghuysen wishes to
secure for this government are understood
to be those made three or four years ago for
the inter-oceanic canal project, in which
General Grant, Governor Morton, S. l..
NJ. Barlow, Captain Phelps and others in
this country. together with some people of
influence in Nicaragua were interested.
The time within which the work was to be
begun has nearly elapsed, and whether the
secretary proposes to purchase the right Of
the original grantees or to secure an extern
sion of time, or both, with the money asked
for cannot yet be learned.
REPORTED ADVERSELY.
The treaty which has been under
consideration in the senate committee on
foreign relations providing for an interna-
tional copyright and patent system, and
which has already been ratified and promul-
gated by twenty.four governments, was re-
ported adversely by the committee to the
senate, and after brief discussion reject
Cd.
THE APPROPRIATION BILL.
Senator Vest submitted an amend
ment to the legislative appropriation bill to
provide that no money shall be paid out of
the treasury or from any public fund for
printing in the Congressional Record any
speech which has not been actually spoken
or delivered in the senate or the house.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1884-06-19

ity funds, all of the deposits, and, In fact,
by this firm until 1t Is doubtful Il 1t pays q
cent on the dollar.
The Illinois republican association.
composed Of Illinoisans residents in WASH
ington, called on Senator Logan and con-
graduated him on his nomination as the
republican candidate for vice president.
The senator made brief speech Of thanks
In reply to the congratulations.
The extraordinary hot weather cul-
minated at Corsicana, Texas, In small cy-
clone and q heavy rain storm; many trees
were blown down and q number of resi-
dences damaged.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1884-06-19
Will Not Be a Candidate,

The st. Louis Republican having in
terpreted Tjlden's letter to mean that il
Tilden is nominated he will not refuse to be
a candidate, the Evening Chronicle of that
city telegraphed to Mr.. Tilden, asking il
that was the proper construction. The tele-
gram was referred by Mr.. Tilden to Chair
man Manning, of the democratic central
committee, who sent the following reply:
Mr.. Tilden's letter means what he saws,
His declination is absolute. Under no cir
cumstances will he be a candidate.
[Signed.l DANIEL MANNING.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1884-06-19

Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and
Diarrhea Remedy is the boss, I don't
want to be without it.
A. S. THOMPSON, Druggist, Kenesau,
Neb.
Sold at rs and so cents per bottle by
all druggists.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1884-06-19

SENATE.
MONDAY, June 9.-Mr. Allison, from
the committee on appropriations, reported
the consular and diplomatic appr0pria-
tons bill with amendments.
The Mexican pension bill was taken up.
Mr.. Hoar's amendment providing pen.
sions for soldiers who fought in the late
war for suppression of the rebellion was
laid on the table-yeas Is, nays Is.
Several other amendments were offered
and laid on the table, and further consider.
alton went over till tomorrow.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1884-06-19
POLITICAL,

Under the heading, GA Beaconfield
Beyond the Sea- the Pail Mall Gazette
says: "Blaine's nomination is the most
notable event for England since Lincoln was
sssassinated. Wherever Blaine can GUST
the British from position they hold on the
replace English influence and trade by
American. His menacing intimation and
his disregard of the Clayton -Bulwer treaty
is an evil augury for the future relations be-
tween England and America. His interview
ton in Peru was most ominons when he
declared that he disliked England to wiz
commercial triumphs in field belonging to.
America. England will watch with ex-
treme solicitude the progress of the cam
paign.'
The friends of Mr.. Flower, who has
been canvassing the political situation of
New York State. say that of the l08 dele
gates elected outside of New York city to.
the Saratoga convention, the first choice OF
all is T1lden, except In Syracuse, where the
feeling is for Cleveland; the second choice
| according to their observations, stands,
Flower 81, Cleveland %.
The house committee on elections.
in the Ohio contested election case of Camp
bell VS.. Morey, by a vote of 8 to 4, has
agreed to report in favor of unseating
MOrey and seating he contestant.
The Nevada democratic state con-
vention met on the 10th. The platform
adopted affirms the nation al democratic
platforms of 1876 and 1880 and demands the
nomination Of Tilden and Hendricks; the
removal Of all restrictions to silver coinages
opposes the acquisition Of large tracts of
public land by aliens and demands the alb,
solute exclusion of the Chinese. d. E.
Mccarthy, E. p. Hardesty, John III. Den
ana were elected delegates to Chicago. All
are pledged for Tilden and Hendricks.
Samuel j. Tilden, in a letter to the
chairman of the New York state democratic
ticket, positively declines to enter the pres
idential race, giving as his reason advancing
years and declining strength. He closes his
letter by saying: "Having given to the
welfare OF the country whatever of health
and strength L possessed or could borrow
from the future, and having reached the,
term OF my capacity for such labOrs as the
cOuntry's welfare now demands, / but SUBJ
NIT to the will Of God in deeming my pnb-
lie career forever closed.''
An associated press representative
interviewed a great number of prominent
delegates to the California democratic state
convention on the effect Tilden's declina-
ton would have on their deliberations and
on the party throughout the state. All ex-
pressed surprise and regret, but unani-
mously declared that Thurman was now
their man, as he represented the popular
sentiment of the entire coast.
Among Chicago politicians on the
18th the Tilden letter was the universal
subject OF comment. 1t was somewhat of
surprise to the rank and file, but the
leaders claim that they have been aware for
some weeks that it was coming. 1t was
clear from the letter, they said. that though
Tilden might be feeble in body his mind
was clear and active as ever. His decision
is generally accepted as final, and it is said
RI M
though some protest they are for him now
more devotedly than ever.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1884-06-19
FOREIGN.

The ambassadorship to France is
cancelled and the conclusion Of the treaty
with France condemned. Preparations for
defense continue.
In an election riot at Miedfpell, Hun
gary, five were killed and two wounded.
Bismarck will send his son Herbert
to direct the legation at The Hague In order
to watch the succession policy of the Dutch
government in the event Of the death of the.
Prince Of Orange.
There is much excitement at Newry.
ireland. Two protestants were attacked
and badly beaten.
The porte refuses to appoint dele
gate to the conference unless the whole
Egyptian question Is submitted or previ-
ously settled between England and Turkey.
The Kalomine-Hesse affair has been
settled satisfactorily. The marriage has.
been annulled and Madame Kalomile ap-
pointed Countess Won RomrOd. She re-
Ell ZOO, and it is stipulated that, she shall
not reside in Germany or England.
Degaieff, the assassin of Sudeiken,
has been arrested at Berlin. He will be.
turned over to the Russian government.
In London four members OF the SAL
walton Army were fined $40 each or ten days
in Jail for beating drums, etc., in the
streets.
Several officers of the Russian navy
have submitted to the Russian government
plans for an expedition to the North Pole in
sledges from New Siberian Island. The
London Times editOrially says: "When we,
remember the obstacles to the Jeanette
party in escaping over the route proposed,
the plan is Of doubtful feasibility"
Prince Hohenlohe, the German am
bassador, declares public feeling in Ger
many envenomed against France by con-
slant provocation from the Fren Oh press.
McCook weekly tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 188?-1886, 1884-06-19

There are now 800 female physicians
in the United States.
The Middlebury register and Addison County journal. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1883-1885, 1884-04-25
SCIENTIFIC AND INDUSTRIAL

French silk manufacturers expect great
things of large spider lately discovered
in Africa, which weaves beautiful
web.
Steel tubes are found to retain twice as
much magnetism as steel rods, and are
therefore much better for permanent
magnets.
1t is the verdict of an English journal
of mechanics that 'the American loco
motive of to-day is one of the most per-
feet pieces of mechanism wrought out by
the hand and mind of man."
Electric lights have been introduced
into a gunpowder mandatory in Eng
land. The buildings are scattered over
three miles of territory, and the wires are
carried above ground from dyanmo near
the center of the enclosure.
The dryest flour, says the Scientific
Press, contains from six to seven per cent
of water, and the average percentage
would be from seventeen to eighteen, as
from eleven to twelve per cent. can be
driven out by heat of about 300 de-
grees.
Through the efforts of Mr. J. Baker,
Of the LnnGan society, London, a new
species of potato will probably be intro
duced, by way of experiment at least,
into the British Isles. 1t ought to thrive
there fully better than the species cult
waited at present, as it is said to flourish
in moist situations. The new species is
very prolific. 1t is reported in one year
no fewer than 600 tubers have been pro-
duccd by two plants.
A French scientist, NJ Duchatre, has
given an account of some experiments he
has been making with seeds. EVERYBODY
is aware of the influence which direct
sunlight has upon the growth and de
velopment of young plants. NJ. Duchatre
has been experimenting upon the ger
mination of seeds with moonlight in
stead of sunlight lie subjected the
seedlings of lentils, vetches, etc, to its
influence. When the seeds had sprouted
he put them in a dark place, and kept
them there for a time, so that their stalks
grew slender and Of ycllowish white
color. Afterward, on three nights,
when there was clear moonlight, he ex-
posed them to its influence for six hours
each night. lie found that the stalks at
once became seleniotropic-that is,
they turned toward and followed the
moonlight, just as many plants, such as
the sunhower, are heliotropic, or turn
toward and follow the progress of the
sun through the heavens. From the very
first the stalks of the plants began to
bend so that they constantly presented
themselves and their budding leaves to-
ward the moonlight, or rather toward the
moon.
The Middlebury register and Addison County journal. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1883-1885, 1884-04-25

In the ancient world it was held to be
the right of individuals. under certain
circumstances, to kill themselves, if they
could render their country thereby a ser
vice, or even il they wished to rid them
selves of care in this world. 1t was quite
common, in Roman history, for generals
to sacrifice themselves in order to win
victories or to accomplish great patri-
otto or family end. The Stocs held
that man was his own master, and if he
wished ito shuttle off this mortal coil'
there was no divine law, and should be
no human enactment, to say him nay.
But the advent of Christianity taught a
new doctrine on this point. This was
the inviolability of human life. Man did
not belong to himself, but to his Maker,
and killing ones self was as unjustitiable
as Staying fellow-man. But several
modern writers have advocated the old
view. The most recent convert Is the
eccentric Elmira clergyman, the Rev.
Thomas X. Bcecher. Writing to news
paper, on this subject, he says "that when
it is determined by an individual, with
the approval of his friends,
that it is no longer worth while to
drift about on this sinful planet
he is then justified in sailing into the
hereafter by his own act ," 1t is a
question with some physicians, whether
in some phases of human suffering, occa-
stoned by terrible and mortal diseases, it
should not be permissible to deprive the
sufferer of life that is so intolerable to
him. A German actress named Gallmeycr
was in such agony from cancer that she
begged her physicians to relieve her of
life. But of course, the doctors, while
they sympathzed with her, could not
comply with her wishes. Death is no
great terror to some people. In China
men have been known to offer them
selves candidates for capital punishment,
as substitutes for noted criminals, for
small sums Of money, to add to the com
forts and provide for the necessities of
their families, Death, in all nations, is
often IL relief to the suffering and at
flictcd. -Dsm9refS N0Rthly
The Middlebury register and Addison County journal. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1883-1885, 1884-04-25
The Red Gum Chewers of AMMAN.

The Annamcsc, about whom so much
is being said nowadays, are not an ut
tractivc people, but they do not wear
piptails, and | can tolerate any other vice,
writes correspondent of the New Or
leans Tim s. Democrat. They are much
like the Chinese in appearance and in
many of their habits, following the same
religion and living in much the same way
The most striking thing about them is
their chewing habit. Instead OF chew
ing tobacco, the men and the women
alike universally chew quid about the
size of filbert, made up of Syn leaf,
betel nut, gambler and chnnam. This
preparation is of a deep red color, and
imparts an exceedingly nasty appearance
to the teeth, lips and gums. The people
seem never to have discovered that this
disgusting juice does not contribute to
their personal appearance. Some day
the revelation will burst upon them with
stunning effect. At least, hope so.
Judging from the REDEEMED ground
where Anamitcs have been expector-
ating one would think that this is col.
only of consumptives. Like all the other
Orientals, the Anamcse wear their hair
long, but keep it bound up in a top knot.
Perhaps l should except the japanese in
this sweeping statement, for the revolu-
ton in the matter of toilet which the last
decade has wrought in Japan almost
places the people there on plane with
Occidentals in this as well as many other
respects. The apparcling of the people
is, in keeping with the climate, quite
simple. The Anamese whom have seen
in full dress, wore cloths around their
heads after semi-turban fashion, and
usually an elaborate high comb. These
cloths were dyed some brilliant hue,
usually blue or red, but l noticed IN
every case that one corner was left I'm
stained by the dying liquid, SO as tc
show to best advantage the original
color and the texture of the fabric. The
shoes worn are heelless wooden affairs,
that turn up in front and terminate in
a long curved and pointed toe. The
people are slender, have high check
homes, homcly features and are of a
coppery color.
The Middlebury register and Addison County journal. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1883-1885, 1884-04-25

anything else. Bones and offal undergo
a similar process. When they come from
the boilers, where they require to be
steamed for fourteen hours and some
times longer, they look like sand with
sprinkling of white gravel. The white
gravel is bone, which may easily be
crushed between the thumb and fore
finger. The whole mass is sent through
crushers and screens, which reduce it to
powder, when it is ready for market.
A large number of women and children
find support in pcddling bones. They
90 about the streets and retail shops and
gather them up and sell them to the fer
tiliZer manufacturers.
The Middlebury register and Addison County journal. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1883-1885, 1884-04-25

Among the numerous dignitics con-
fcrred upon the elephant in the far Easl
is one which, although certainly an honor
few would be inclined to covet. has out
lived other and more creditable distinc-
tions, surviving till within the memory
OF many men now living. Under the
native princes of Hindustan criminals
sentenced to death were usually exc
cuted by one of the rajah's elephants,
which was specially trained for the pur-
pose. The victim, bound hand and foot,
was laid at full length upon the ground,
face upward, while the monster, at a
signal from his driver planted one of his
huge fore feet upon the PROSTATE man s
breast, and with one crunch pounded
him into "A shapelesS mass. The beast s
obedience was, as a rule. perfectly prompt
and efiectual, but tradition records one
instance in which the tragedy took Il
very unexpected turn, bearing out to
some extent the stories told of the elc-
plants superior powers OF memory and
instinct. The enormous foot was Just
raised TO intlict the death blow, when it
was suddenly withdrawn, and the ele-
plant, snorting eXcitedly, began to carcss
the fallen man with his trunk. On in
quiry it appeared that the latter had
once been the beasts favorite keeper,
ard that it had recognized him just in
time. The rajah, who had witnessed the
whole scene listened to the story with
great interest, and ordering his attend
ants to release the prisoner, placed him
once more in charge of the elephant
which had spared his life.--NeO YorA
Times.