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careful as 70 the methods used A dry-goods
dealer of Mexico. No. has been fined s5oc
and costs because q collection agency sent one
Of his customers a bill inclosed in an envelope
on which the words bad Debts" were printed
IN large type
A MAIL-PoUcH on a through mail train
from 81. Louis to Boston, it has just beer
learned, was cut and five registered letter
packages taken.
WILLIAM GEORGE was hanged in the peni-
tertiary at Columbus, Ohio, for murder. He
refused spiritual advice and bore up well
during the ordeal
FIRE at Palouse City. W. T., destroyed
seven business blocks, at n total loss OF
$3.50. 600. with total insurance of s75, 700.
MIcHGAN's lccal-option law is declared un-
constitutional by the Supreme Court The de-
cision is based upon the point that the act in
question was entitled @An act to regulate the
manufacture and sale OF LIQUOR whereas
the local-ophon law does much more than
that and is, therefore, invalid under the
clause of the Constitution which provides that
no law shall embrace more than one object,
which shall be embodied in its title. The de-
csion is regarded as a great victory by the
liquor men.
A TERRIBLE hail-storm swept over Pratt,
Kan, destroying fruit and wheat and corn for
miles of territory. People caught out had
their heads laid open by the driving hail
Cattle and pigs were killed All windows
facing the north and west were broken. Each
farmers loss in the territory covered is from
$500 to $1,000 At Cullison and Wellsford
roofs were broken in by the weight Of thu
hailstones.
A TERRIFIC wind-storm swept over the min
ing town of Aurora, thirty-five miles south
of Springfield, No, which blew down nearly
all the tents in the camp, leaving hundreds Of
people without shelter to battle with the
storm There was no loss Of life, and the
only reason assigned for this is that the peo-
pie were in tents instead of houses great
deal of stock in the surrounding country
persisted by falling buildings.
CHARLES j. MARTIN, a notorious horse
thief, has been given ten years in the peni-
tertiary at Indianapolis, Ind 1t is said that
he has stolen about two hundred horses in
Indiana, Illinois, and Missouri, aud lived in
fine style with his family at Mitchell, Ind. He
was captured in St Louis aud taken to Indi-
annapolis for trial
Four of the leaders of the election night
murders and riot at Lima Ohio. were ar
raigned, pleaded not guilty, and were re-
manded for trial June 25.
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REED AND CARLISLE.
They Make the Closing Speeches in (

They Make the Closing Speeches I'm the
Great Tariff Debate.
The great tariff debate was brought TO aclose
in the House on the 10th inst. Messrs Reed OF
Maine and Carlisle Of Kentucky making the
final oratorical efforts in behalf, respectively,
OF the protectionists and tariff reformers.
Washington telegram says: "On the floor twelve
Senator'S, many ex-Congressmen, bevy of
little girls in gay color. n few ladies, about a
hundred House employees, and a solitary col
ored ex-Congressman listened to the discus
Sou. The venerable Congressman, Jehu
Baker, had the benefit OF this great audi
ence TO hear his earnest denial of the alle-
cation made by Mr.. Breckenridge Of Ken
of his seat in Congress by some sort OF crooked
edness on the pat OF the protectonists. Half
an hour later the kentuckian approached Mir.
Baker, Hs he stood talking to Mr. Randall, and
the two had friendly CONVEX sation, for Mr..
Brackinridge did not allege or believe that
Baker bad personally taken part in any i'm
proper things done To carry the election for his
benefit. The great expectations OF what would
be done by Mr. Reed, Of Maine, and Mr. Car
Isle were not fully realized In the speech of
either, yet both were far above the average
and 30 thoroughly characteristic OF
the men that their respective friends could not
fail to be gratihed with their success Tie
verdict OF some OF the Republicans was that
while Reed effort fell below that OF Mr.. Mckin-
les as !. asterly Presentation OF the protection
Argument, II was n go)d philosophical discus
sion OF principle. As to Mr.. Carlisle, Il WINS
said among Republicans that he had eycelled
all OF the tariff reform speakers, but had failed
objections of Mckinley and Randall 20 the de-
tails OF the bill. Democrats said they thought
Mr. Carlisle eNcelled any Jrcvfous effort lad
made. which was very hign praise"
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are 10 b more closely allied by the approach
ing marriage OF Princess Alexandra. dAugh-
ter OF the Queen Of Greece. and Grand Duke
Paul, the Cars youngest brother
FROM London, Mr.. LAbouchere telegraphs
of Emperor Frederick are az bad as possible,
and II Is to be feared he cannot possibly live
more than a few weeks People about him
are amazed that he lasts so long
The second ballot for Paris municipal coun-
cillors resulted in favor OF the republicans
GEN BoULASoER has completed his tour
and has returned to Paris, says . dispatch
from that city.
crowd met him at the depot and followed
him To his hotel, uttering mingled cries OF -Viye
Boulanger" and "A bias Boulanger." The Gen.
eral delivered q speech at Hirson. Hesaid the
sole thought that was always before him was
to mako the French nation q united family.
nal presence at the gatherings he had attended
recently OF representatives of all social ele-
ments proved that they were unanimous in de-
string the greatness OF the country and the tri-
umph OF the Republic.
FORTY Parnellites, including Messrs. Dill
Ion and O'Bren. sat nine hours in the Dublin
Court House discussing the Papal rescript A
subcommittee was appointed consisting OF
Messra D. Sullivan, T. d. Sullivan, OBrien,
Redmond Hesly and Harrington, with Messrs
Kenny and Clancy as secretaries, TO draw up
resolutions on the principles agreed to- The
meeting prepared manifesto to the following
effect:
That the allegations Of fact which are put
forth in the circular Of the Holy ONCE are un-
founded, and could not have been promul gated
under the authority Of the Holy Offico IL state
ments so prejudicial 20 the Iri9h people had
bxAt e.. 81
pie.
That we repudiate the assumption on which
the circular proceeds that the status OF Irish
farmers Ia that of mere tenants at will. and
assert that not only in equity but In law the
dominant interest in the agricultural holdings
of Ireland belongs TO the tenants by whom the
improvements have been executed; and We
attribute much of the discomfort which now
prevails 70 the disregard OF our constant
protests against the imposition OF rent on
those improvements I'm defiance Of the statute
which tardily recognized adual ownership In
the soil.
deep regret as Catholics and Irishmen that the
Holy ONCE 10 silent as to the source and provo
cation OF the evils and disorders which affiict
the people Of Ireland
That the demand OF the people of Ireland for
agrarian reform and political liberty Is dictated
by necessity, sustained by natural justice. and
conducted by modes OF action and methods OF
organization prescribed or allowed by the con-
stitution under which We live.
IT is rumored in Berlin that an imperial
rescript is about to be issued which is in
tended to prevent as far as possible French
men from visiting Alsace- Lorraine, in re-
prisal for the obstacles placed in the way OF
Germans on the French side OF the frontier.
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WORDS BY WIRE.
The Latest News by Telegraph
from All Parts of the
World.
Political Gossip, Railroad Notes, Per.
sonal Mention, and Occurrences
or Lesser Note.
THE VERY LATEST BY TELEGRAPH.
MILLIONS SWEPT AWAY.
The Great Mississippi Freshet Said to Have
Caused "A Loss of Nearly "a, 600, 900.


The Great Mississippi Freshet Said to Have
Caused n Loss of Nearly 100000.
The mighty food in the Mississippi, which
will be remembered as without precedent
in the destruction and suffering created, is
slowly abatiug and it is thought that the
worst Of the high water is passed, says a
Q iincy QlL) dispatch:
Hundreds OF families have been rendered
homeless, and thousands OF acres of growing
crops ruined, to say nothing Of the loss en-
tailed by demolished dwellings. wrecked
fences, and washOuts A trip through the sub
merged regions shows that the stories of loss
anu suffering already published have not been
exaggerated. From the northern end of
Adams County To the southern end of
Pike County the land on the Illinois
side of the river protected by system OF
levees, the region embracing $4,000 acres,
the soil being the richest in the State. All the
region is now one vast lake from six 10 ten feet
in depth. Along the bluffs on the eastern edge
OF the submerged district hundreds of families
are camped, living in tents, huts, ana in the
open air. Before the flood most Of these peo-
pie were well-to-do, prosperous farmers, but
now they have little or nothing. Much sick
ness prevails among the unfortunates, owing to
want and exposure, but prompt meas res have
been taken TO alleviate tneiTsufferngs. owing
20 the great confusion IL Is impossible TO obtain
detail losses, but the aggregate will reach fully
SSSOJu.O0O from crops alone. The damage TO the
leVees. houses, ana railroads wall approximate
500, OU0
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MALONE AND RIDDLEBERGER.
A Wrangle and "a Bolt In the Virginia Re
publican Convention.

When Gen. Malone called TO order the Re-
publican State Convention at Richmond he
greeted with cheers. but before he could
speak word some one cried. Three cheers for
Blaine" and delegates yelled Justify. Then
they cheered n moment later with as much fer
vor for Sherman Gen. Malone spoke for fifteen
minutes The Chairman called for reports
from the delegations present. Two or three re-
ports had been readaThen Senator Riddleberger
raised the point OF order that the districts had
no right TO report any other matters
until the Committee on Credentials had
decided who were legal delegates. The Chair
ruled Mr.. Rddleberger out of order and he re-
tired Ex-Congressman John ID. Wise got the
floor and made hot speech. He proposed to
go to Chicago with his complaint and appeal
to the National Convention. In conclusion he
called on all who were opposed to the unit rule
to follow him out Of the hall. He then retired
and fifty boilers went with him. The convention
then proceeded TO elect these Defegates-at-
Large: John q. Watts, OF Tazewell 4. u. Brown
Allen, of Augusta; A. III. Harris. of Dinwiddie /;
and Gen. William Malone. OF Petersburg. The
platform pledges fealty to the party; arraigns
the Democratic party as false to its professions
and guilty of long list of other shortcom-
ings, particularly on the subject OF the tariff,
the surplus, the civil service the Blair school
bill, and its foreign policy. 1t calls on Congress
TO maintain and extend protection, and remove
the tax from tobacco and fruit
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BLAINE.
He Is Again Interviewed by "a Newspaper
Correspondent.

He Is Again Interviewed by "a Newspaper
Correspondent.
T. G. CRAWFORD, the London correspondent
OF the New York World, has again interview
ed Mr. Blaine in Paris.
have seen Mr. Blaine several times within
the last three days, generally surrounded by
his family, says MI. Crawford. As regards
the first Question, whether he would accept,
u can be said that Mr.. Blaine adheres TO his
Florence letter, and does not withdraw ono
wcrd of his interview last February in Flor
ence. have no authority TO say more than
that, as Mr.. Blaine did not wish to be in
terviewed again on this subject His Flor
ence letter was so explicit that the fact
that he has now nothing TO aid to 1t by way Of
qualification should DO enough to satisfy the
most doubtful OF Mr.. Blaine's enemies as TO his
future intentions. his declarations at Flor.
ence correctly represent his present state Of
mind.
OF his health the correspondent says:
1t needs no medical expert to pass upon the
bright, clear look OF his eyes, his good color.
and the vigor shown in every one OF his move
ments. He has to-day the health that comes
to a man as u reward for q Lie OF simple habits
tslFd
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Delaware Republicans.

The Delaware Republican State Convention
met at Dover. with Washington Hastings OF
Wilmington, presiding. Mr.. Hastings made an
address In which he said he believed the time
had como when Delaware Republicans
would take the stand firmly and une-
quivocally ON the side OF temperance and
against the saloons. The sentiment
ceiyed with applause. These delegates TO the
national convention were chosen Henry G.
McLear, f. g. Bradford, j. r. Whitaker, A. G.
Conner, Charles Il. Treat. and q. II. Maull.
The convention adopted resolutions denouncing
the Presidents tarin message and the Mills
BILL ard indorsing high license. The delegates
are uninstructed. but favor Blaine
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OTHER STATE CONVENTIONS.
MaryIand RepubIicans.

The Maryland Republican State Conve ntion
organized at Easton by making Col. II. g. Bods
Chairman. The following delegates wore
chosen TO the Chicago convention: Walter B.
Brooks Gen. Adam f. King, VIM. ID. Burc hinal,
Daniel ID. Dickson. DIR. w. q. Tuck, Milton G..
Urner. and Thomas Gorsuch. +. Snow
don Hill and John Il. Bond were named
nounces the Democratic tariff policy. favors the
abolition OF the taxes on tobacco and al ,ohol
for use in the arts. and a modification OF the
duty on sugar. Other sections denounce the
administration rs false TO it's professions of re-
form in the civil service; favor q liberal PEN
sion policy; condemn the ffee-trade theories OF
Mr.. Clevelands annual message, and without
expressing any preference pledge he arty sup
port TO the nominees OF the National hepub-
lican Convention.
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FANNY DAVENPORT has sued the Manhattan
News Company in New York for infringement
In publishing Ia 1osca" as novel
CLAUS sPREcKLEs has bought a pieco of
land in Philadelphia for s45o, 900. and will at
once proceed 70 erect a sugar refinery.
SUIT has been begun in the United States
Court at Hartford, Conn, to wind up the
Affairs OF the Hoosac tunnel through a re-
ceiver.
In the Methodist General Conference at
New York motion was made providing that
hereafter il shall require two-thirls vote 10
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1888-05-23
THE SOUTHERN STATES.

A CYCLONE in Baxter County, Arkansas,
wrecked many dwellings and destroyed crops,
causing heavy losses to farmers No livec are
reported lost
A PROPOSITION 10 refer all correspondence
touching union with the Northern church to
a special committee has been adopted by the
Southern Presbyterian Assembly, in session
at Baltimore. IT was also decided to join in
the centennial celebration at Philadelphia
The Governor of Kentucky has appointed
L A. spalding, w. b. Fleming and J. f.
Hogan Railroad Commissioners.
Mr. JOSEPH r. ANDERSON, who was NOM
mated by the Prohibitionists Of Tennessee, is
Iaal
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Nevada Demncrat.

The Nevada Democratic State Convention
assembled at Virginia City. NJ 4. Bennineld
presided. platform was adopted indors-
coinage OF silver and for general free trade
and denouncing the surplus. 1t a.so
contains an anti-immigration plank
The delegates TO the national convention are
Elk Senator J. q. Fair, N. III. w. Mason, j. w.
Dorsey. George Ernst J. g. Mooney, and b
Garragen. Presidential electors: Theodore
Winters, j. II. Hardin. &. G. Thomas.
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MISSOURI FOR GROVER.
The Democratic Convention Instructs 1t,
Delegates for Cleveland.

John Rockaday, OF Galloway County. pre-
sided over the Missouri Democratic Conven-
ton. ats edalia- The following resolution was
unanimously adopted:
we, the Democracy OF Missouri. in conven-
ton assembled, declare that we indorse I'M
qualihedly the honest courageous, and econ
omical administration OF Grover Cleveland, and
hereby Instruct our delegates. to the National
Convention to vote as unit for his renomina-
the the principles of tariff reform set forth
in his last annual message. indorsing as We do
without modification or reserve the position
assumed by President Cleveland. We send
greetings 70 the Missouri delegation in Con-
gress and assure its members that the Repre-
sentative who most closely edheres to his leg
islative course to the President will best win
the thanks Of the people who gave him their
franchises
These delegates at-large TO the st. Louis con-
vention We're ected: John O'Day, ID. w. Car
ruth. l.. L. Martin, and Nat c. Dryden.
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Kansas Democrats.

The Kansas Democratic State Convention to
nominate delegates TO St Louis met at Wichita.
The platform instructs the delegates to vote as
unit for President Cleveland, and in
recounting the acts OF the administra-
ton special reference is made to
the increased pensions granted TO SOL
diers' widows and orphans The following
is the result Of the election OF delegates TO St
Louis by districts First. s. Il. Medley, Il. p
Waggoner: Second, II. s. Wingley, G. r. Wins !;
+. 4. Aagan. J. Il. Dscou Fifth, w H. Harris,
@. A. Clifford Sixth, G.. A. COLLECT III. Carpenter :
Seventh, NJ. J. O'Meara, James McKinsley.
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Telegraphic Brevities.

The steamship Umbra landed GG7 immi-
grants at Castle Garden, New York, one day,
the La Bretegne, al from Hawre, and the
Schiedham 6Jl from Amsterdam.
The attempt in New York to raise a Grant
monument fund of $500, 900 has completely
failed The project was begun in 1856, and
now but $3.50, 600 has been collected.
FRED MARsDEN, the we'll known play writer,
committed suicide at his residence in New
York. by turning on the gas in his room. His
wife says his death is due to his daughters
cruel and shameless conduct
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CHOOSING DELEGATES.
Many State Conventions Of the
Various Political
Parties.
Still Another IITineis Man Placed In
the Field for the Presi-
dencT.
cowDREY AND WAKEFIELD.
Tho United Labor Party Names = Chicags
Man for the Presidency.

The United Labor Convention upon reas-
sembling at Cincinnati on the 18th inst took
up the question OF nominating Presidential
candidate
Considerable argument followed. II was
urged That the old parties were 30 far wrong
that members of this party could not vote for
their candidates. After q long discussion IL
was resolved TO put national ticket In the
held. Messrs. Robert H. Cowdry OF Illinois
named. The ballot resulted In the choice OF
Mr.. Cowdry for President. he receiving 80
votes and Mr.. Wilder H. Names were then
presented for Vice President. The only one
presented was that of w. H II. Wakefield of
Council Grove. kas., and he was nominated
for Vice Presideut>by exclamation. The con-
vention then ad ourned sine de.
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North Carolina prohibl,,onIs,s.

The Prohibitionists OF North Carolina in
State Convention at Greensboro nominated q
tary Of State and Attorney General. headed by
w. Il. Walker OF Greensboro for Governor and
Moses Hammond Of Randolph for Lieutenant
Governor. Delegates TO the National Prohibi-
ton Convention were chosen.
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MINNESOTA DEMOCRATS.
They Elect Delegates and Demand Tariff
Reduction.

Eugene NJ. Wilson, OF Minneapolis. was called
upon TO preside over the Minnesota Democratic
Convention, at st. Paul. The feature OF the
OF Minneapolis, and Chairman Doran, Of
the state Committee, 10 who should
control the organization. Doraa came out
delegates at large to st Louis. together with
Mayor Smith Of ST. Paul and John Ludwig Of
Winona County. The district delegates are !;
X. p. Hibbs. Freeborn second-R. o.
Craig, Waseca; K. g. PAIL, Brown. Third
j.. g. stringer, Dakota; j.. M. spicer
Kandyohi. Fourth-P. b. Winston. Henne-
pin; c. ID. O'Brien, Ramsey. Fifth-Willam
Anelin. Polk Il. p. Hudson, St Louis. The
platform opposes taxes and the surplus
calls for revision of the tariff. Among
the complimentary resolutions passed was one
proposing a vote OF thanks to Minnesota three
Democratic Congressman. which was amended
to include the Hon. knute Nelson, who il was
declared, had stood hand in hand with the De-
mocracy on the question Of the tariff
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A COMPANY has been formed at
Pittsburg with capital of sl00,UO to
manufacture brick from blast furnace
cinders. The industry is successful in
England, and the projectors count on
turning out 30, 900 brick per day, which
they expect to market at So per thous-
and
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1888-05-23

PRETTY collars and cuffs for cotton
dresses are made Of very open Hamburg
insertion, through which ribbon is run and
tied on the side; bias fold of cambria or
scrim finishes the upper edge.
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The pointed girdle of ribbon passemen-
terie or silhoextending below the waist 10
feature of dressy gowns and wraps. Sashes
OF moire ribbon are part of nearly every
house gown, and q sash OF ribbon or silk
fringed out at the ends will be the invaria-
BILE accompaniment of white muslin and
sheer lawn gowns worn during the summer.
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WHEN felon first begins 10 make its APP
pearance take a lemon. cut off one end. put
the finger in, and the longer II is keptthere
the better.
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TWO BODIES CREMATED.

Five Successful Incinerations at 81. Louis.
Two BODIES have Teen cremated at the ST
Louis Crematory lately, making five success
full mcinerauons since the furnaces were pu.
in operation The body of Robert Martin was
cremated with Masonic honors The ritual
was changed to conform with the retort where
-the grave is the common form Otherwise
the services did not differ from those at the
grave The body of Frederick Grafenstein
was also cremated
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The Sunday Law Enforced in st. Louis.

The Sunday Law Enforced I'm st. Louis.
The Sunday law as applied to saloons went
into effect at ST. Louis, Mo-, on Sunday last
A few saloons keepers kept open until forced
to close by the police, Int the law was volun-
tarly Observed for the most part the Brewers
Association having acquiesced in the law.
The same law prohibits work on Sunday and
@musemeats OF all kinds, but no effort will
be made to enforce these provisions or any
except the one against the sale of intoxicating
drinks
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BROWN is n fashionable color for even.
ing ms well as day wear.