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Woodville Republican. (Woodville, Miss.) 185?-current, 1889-06-29

George Jamison still sat in the same chair
where he had rested himself when he re-
read that cruel, cruel letter.
He recalled all the happy days he had
spent in company with Alice. He recalled
how, when he had asked her to be his wife,
she had blushingly confessed that she loved
him, and promised that on the last Fourth
Of July she would be his bride Then with
Woodville Republican. (Woodville, Miss.) 185?-current, 1889-06-29
The FOURTH m I77a

he Fourth in old Sew.
enteen seventy-slxl
What q stupid, mo.
notonous day,
Enliyened by none oi
our civilized tricks,
Our exciting, effective
display
No happenings de
structive to eye,
tooth or limb,
No deadly discharge
10 appal,
No telegraph record,
with interest grim,
No general havoc Of
all.
No splendid excursions
a.. Hnn1aCfrsA. oun "a
Woodville Republican. (Woodville, Miss.) 185?-current, 1889-06-29
Mr.. SHARP.
How He Was Outwitted by limo
cont Miss Talkative.

written for This Paper.l
Woodville Republican. (Woodville, Miss.) 185?-current, 1889-06-29

ing for Mrs Sharp Knowing she was the
one wanted, the bride hastened to the outer
door, where she found an elderly woman
waiting while Frank Sharp read a letter
why, Frank, what are you doingg' she
exclaimed "That letter is addressed to
Woodville Republican. (Woodville, Miss.) 185?-current, 1889-06-29

No splendid excursions
n. ann-lnoirsnnn.nk Z
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-09-18
cUrrCu oE THE NOMINEE.

Ceneral f. Burd Grub, the Republican candidate
,or co>ernor Il tho son OF Edward Burd Grubb,
noted iron manufacturer and miner. The son was
horn November 10, 1S41, at Burlington, where MS
family had lived for many years. and received a
grammar school education and finished in the local
eoIIece On Nav g. 1861 he enlisted in response
IN President Lincon's call for troops and was ap-
nointed second lieutenant lie participated III tho
first Bull Run, and when General Nearby poA
command of the First New-Jersey Brigade Mr' OruDO
WAS made first lieutenant, Company ID, 30 Regiment
lie was appointed to duty on Colonel Iaylors orgado
staff After the battles Of Gainess Mills and "hi'e
oaks Creek Lieutenant Grub became attached 10
General A. r. A. TOrbetts staff and distinguished
bt,so,f at tho battle of Crampton's Pass In
Toreuber 1862 he was promoted TO be major OF tho
o3d New-Jersey and soon after was promoted 10 DC
licutenant-colonel At Fredericksburg, ChahcelorS-
vile and in other battles, Colonel GrlDD won as
tinction Early In 1868 the term OF service OF MS
rociment expired and for short time Col0na GruDo
,ss in command OF the recruiting camp at Beverly,
n J. He then raised the Bath and 3'th Regiments
NeyJersey Volunteers and in 1854 was at the 'front.'
a,ai, with General Grant In March, 1865, he was
odo breve brigadic general for meritorous service
before Petersburg
After having been mustered out in 1865, General
Griibb entered active business and upon the dea'h
NJ his father in 1907 took charge OF his large ron
interests in New-Jersey and Pennsylvania living st
Burlington. He member oil the buriihs'on
Common Council in s73 and held other places OF trust
lie was with VI. dc Lesscps when the latter maze
the first trip through tho suez Canal lie was ue
autbor a an interesting account OF mat event IN
Lippincotts Magazine General Sr.9o mas oeen ;t
An active yachtsman, having carried on tWQ ol @ Ine
Eennctt Cups and has been identified with many
social interests lie has been for years comnanaan,
of the famous Philadelphia Cly Troop ana COnilanuch
tbo Nev;Iersey battalion in the Yorktown centennial.
the battalion winning the National prne: ne pnrS nov
hair, ono ~ the handsOmcst on the river lie was
married in 1868 to Elizabeth Madswort & dapShS az ,6s
Va "a u potroon I'm 1858 he chosen state Com
mander OF the New-Jerscy Grand Army Oi the he-
nnhIic but declined reelection last spring.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-09-18
other Presbyterian missionaries who were practising
and teaching immoraites.
NO ANSWER YET FROM MAJOR FARMER
MAJOR MERRILL THE ONLY OTHER MAN MEN.
TONED FOR PENSION COMM IssIoNER- -
CALLERS AT THE PRESIDENTS COTTAGE.


TONED FOR PENSION COMMISSIONER
CALLERS AT THE PRESIDENTS COTTAGE.
Deer Park, Md, sept. II (6pecian 1t comes from
man close to President Harrison that Major Warner
has not declined the Pension Commssionership; that
he came up to Deer Park TO state his reasons for
declining it but that the President persuaded him to
hold the matter in abeyanco until man equally
acceptable to the Grand Army could be chosen. II
no such choice be made. this gentleman states,
Major Warner will sacrifice his big income from the
Kansas City railroads, and become Commissioner
Of Pensions.
Considerable influence has been brought to bear by
prominent members Of the G. A. II. today to have
President Harrison appoint Major George s. Merrill, OF
Massachusetts,, If Major Warner finally declined the
Office The President has received intimations from
rot only only the East, but from all parts OF the
country that this former Grand Commander of the
G. A. r.. would be acceptable Anything beyond
Wlner or Merrill is dead wall, and it is said that
President Harrison has not given the slightest thought
to any other candidate.
Assistant POstmas ter General Carkson spent most
of the day at the White House cottage.
lie came from Chicago on the morning
train expecting to leave here at p. m; but at
the Presidents request, remained until TO- Nothing
can better silence the report that General Clarkson
was about 10 ga his office than his close and con-
fdential talk to-day. He submitted report TO the
President in regard to the commission which was
organized 10 look into the affairs of the Chicago post
Office and also discussed certain routine matters
1t is reported that he ged for the Chicago appoint
ments with fair success, but nothing definite can be
learned ave did discuss the coming elections in tho
Northwestern states," said he TO reporter have
lust returned from that section, but am not In a
position to state the talk General Harrison and had
on that subject" A., -
W. L. Mason, of Chicago, another caller at the
White House cottage. lie came this morning LOOK
dinner with the President and Mr. GARRISON and started
from Washington tonight in good spirits sad he :
came to urge the appointment OF Christopher Manner
as internal revenue collector, and General X: NJ
PiersOn as appraiser at Chicago. The PRESIDENT
dd not say he would make the appointments, but
he said he would confer with Secretary Window about
them" 49,
Private Secretary Halford Is expected up from ash
ington tomorrow. Miss Minnie Wanamaker has post
pOned her visit Mrs. Harrison, and will not reach
Deer Park until Thursday. .. b. Elilns lett here
this morning for New-Io ork.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-09-18
REPORTS OF ABANDONED VESSELS.

Steamers from Southern ports arrived here yes
terday with additional reports about the damage dOne
by the gale. The steamer Bermuda brought Charles
Brown, Henry Brown, Charles Gardner and Louis
Sexton crew Of the schooner " Hand, of NewGIaves,
which wrecked September 8, at ST. CroiX.
Tho steamer Hudson, from Ncw-Orleans met on sun
day, in latitude 80 80, long tude 76 80, the Italian
bark Lema0das Of Castellamara, with mainmast gone
TO the bounds Of the rigging and mizzen Opgallant
mast lost Tho state Of Nebraska passed Sep
tembcr 49, latitude As 40 longitude AZ 80 two large
lcebergs. The next day she sighted an Italian bark
in latitude 40 40 longitude 60 with nothing standing
but her miZZen-mast and bOwsprit This l. supposed
10 be the Italian bark Barme POdcstL The White
Star Line steamer Cu1c saw probably the same bark
on Monday afternoon, ninety miles from sandy Hook
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-09-18
HOMICIDE IN THE PRIZE RING.
YOUTH OF EIGHTEEN POUNDED TO DEATH
IN ELEVEN BLOODY ROUNDS.


St Louis Sept IA brutal prize fight occurred
At the saloon of the DAILY brothers last night. which
has resulted in the death Of of the participants
Thomas E. Jackson, age eighteen, is the victim.
lie fought Ed" Ahean, local lightweight champion,
eleven bloody rounds, and at the opening OF the
twelfth fell fantng in his seconds arms. The hrst
blood was brought in the first round more OF 1t IN
the second and by the time half dozen rounds
had been fought the men and their seconds wero
covered with blood the sawdusu on the noor
of the ring while the water with which the hghters
were sponged was as red blood ITSELF when
Jackson fell unconscious in his SECONDS arms, No
was carried to a room above the saloon ana mfee
pbysicians called in. They worked vigorously Dut
without avail and at IL O'Clock this morning Jacks4n
GaorGe M lach Ntln, Nt, VIZ
of the weknown local Greenbacher, sat at her sons
bedside till hc died. ,... 90
prominent people will likely become involved. Ths
referee was the sporting editor of leading morning
newspaper. The fight was for a purse OF S3o, lOr
which the men, rather boys contested. IW0Ouhce
hard gloves were used. Bob" Farrell and Charley
IalV Seconded Ahearn, and Steve Burns and Mike
Mooney looked after Jackson. The hight started al
midnight. , l., .on
Later I'm the day Dan" aud jack DAILY, pro-
I1pieto,s " Of the saloon; Mike" Mooney, one
~ the seconds Abe7 Quincy and stephen y Malloy
timekeepers were captured and several more VIII
likely be behind the bars by morning. The prOsecu
nc attorney OF the opinion that murder IN the hst
degree may be shown, with those connected Win tho
fight as accessories.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-09-18
TESTING MEAT INSPECTION LAW.

St Paul, Sept. II (specaD.-A case argued in
the United States Circuit Court in this city to-day,
testing the constlutionalty of the Minnesota Meat
InspectdA Law. 1t is an action in the Of Henry
E. Barber who was arrested yesterday for the viola
ton Of this law In selling meat which had not been
inspected Last evening writ of habeas corpus was
issued out Of the United States Circuit Court by Judge
Nelson directing the sheriff 10 have Mr. Barber IN
court to-day and show why the prisoner should
not be released. General Gordon f. Cole appeared
for the state and Barber represented by General
John b. Sanborn; W. J. Campbell, OF Chicago, repre-
senting the Armour Packing Company, and A. ii.
Veeder representing the meat men, Swift IL Co., OF
Chicago The parties acknowledge that Barber. who
IS an agent Of the Armour Company, arrested at the
request Of these Chicago parties who desire 10 test
the cOnsttutiOnalty OF this law. The case was opened
by Mr. Sanborn, who argued that the act uncon-
sttuonaL No decision has yet been rendered.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-09-18
noCKMEN IN UGLY HUMok'
SEVERAL ASSAULTS MADE on ovs BLA'A-
LEGS, AT THE LONDON Do0A''
THE DISTURBANCE ounrIrD LATER IN THE
n,r-Dock DIRECTORS THREATEN

A DONhN
Can't Iz-The advice of the leaders
hUnuO' a,,i,,s 70 the dock laborerS TO observe
IL tne Su'-se -se;ors Of the agreement under which
pn the ps PRIV - work has been fairly well fol-
they ~'Itn Iar,s this morning the men appeared
~ ~ docks. and generally went to work peace
az 'ne s,S the ablacklegS." Few men assembled
S,do guy the docks, and those that did were quiet.
,rere however, some cases OF disturbance.
M strilyers and blacklegs' on the Southwest
Ind;o dock became involved in a dispute, and the
IN Win had been on strike drove the black
lecs, out of the dock. The police interfered ana
oueIled the disturbance. The strikers then with
drew and the blacklegs' resumed work
When the striking workmen were about to re-
snme work at the Albert Dock to-day, they found
q number of blacl1legs" employed on the dock.
The strikers made an attack on the blaeklegS'
and chased them from she'd to shed. Several OF
the blacklegs" received injuries which neces-
STATED their removal TO the hoSpltals The men
who made the assault were discharged.
Later in the day the disturbances were com.
rletelv ouelled Work has been fully resumed
IN the Victoria and West India docks. There was
no further molcstation of the " blacklegS' on the
mart of the strikers this afternoon.
The directors of the dock companies threaten
general lockout if the men do not live up 10 inc
terms Of the agreement their representatives nave
signed. ...;...a - .t,o
AT the conference OF the representatives, or the
Surrey docks with the strikers. 1T was agreed 10
concede all the mems demands subject 10 the
approval of the dock directors
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-09-18
THE BRANDYWINE A RAGING TORRENT.
MUCH DAMAGE DONE BY THE BURSTING OF
LARGE DAM AT HIBERNIA, PENN
CAUSED BY HEAVY RAINS.


West Chester, Penn, Sept. 17.-The breast OF the
large dam belonging 10 the Kennebec Ice Company
of Wilmington, Del. located at Hiberna, above Coates
Vile, this county, burst this morning ana ire
mendous amount of water rushed down the Brandy
vino overhowing the banks and sweeping everything
before It, The large bridge which crosses the Brandy
vino Just below the dam was swept away ana
several frame buildings were carried on the surface
of the food down to Coatesve. Several Of the streets
Of Coatesville were overiowed many streets within tw"
sdnates of the RrandywnS being four feot deep III
wafer.
The people living along the stream were warned by
the sound of the rushing waters and ran to the high
hills which line the stream at this point So far as
heard FROM no lives have been lost although the dam
age done is considerable. The amount of water that
passed down the stream has made the creek impass-
able In some places the meadows are covered to the
depth of eight and ten feet The break caused
by last nights heavy fall of rain.
Wilmington, Del, Sept 17.-News comes of con-
siderable damage in the northern part Of this county
and the neighboring district Of Pennsylvania, through
the heavy rainfall of last night Travel on the Will
mingtOn and Northern, and Delaware western rail
roads, temporarily interrupted by wbhouts At
Brandywine Springs two railroad culverts were swept
away, and another damaged Country bridges
and the roads in the neighborhood we'll corn
fields, taned great damage.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-09-18
MRS Ha,uLTOy PLEADS NOT GUILTY.

Nays Landing. " j., Sept Il (speclall.-" Not
guilty" was the plea entered by Counsellor Perry at
the Nays Landing Court House today on behalf OF his
CLIENT Mrs Evangene Hamilton. He represented
10 the court that the woman was suffering from
nervous prostration with general Weakening OF her
physical system. and so obtained the privilege oi
making the plea in her absence. During the day she
sent a pressing request Mr. Hamilton TO come and
talk 10 her. but he positively refused stating that
he was advised by his New-York attorneys not To
hold any communication with her. The Prosecutor oi
the Pleas Mr.. Thompson, to-day discharged Mt hahl-
ton as States witness and cancelled his bail bohd'
and right on the heels OF this announcement Hamilton
was snbpoepaed by Captain Perry 10 appear as Wit
ness for the defence. 49, o-n
The case VIII be the first called 10 0morfoW moin =,
,ng and the testimony VIII be In, and arguments Oh
coIInsei concluded early IA afternoon. Mrs. Hamilton
Was informed today OF the indictments whlch Lay La
tccn found against her in the NeW-NOrk courts eho
broke down completely and eXodaimet; my ood'
will my troubles never cease
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-09-18
DISSATISFIED WITH MARYLAND DEMOCRACY.

Baltimore Sept II (SpeciaD.-Tired OF the continued
wrangling of the Democratic factions IN CalVert
County State Senator william C. SOmmevel has sent
his resignation to the Governor and astOnished the
Democratic leaders. He one OF the hod-over
Senators in close district, that is now likely to re-
turn Republican. Mr. Sommervell In his letter OF
resignation declares his intention Of supporting the
Republican party in the future, being thoroughly dis
custed with Democratic politics as conducted IN
MARYLAND. Mr.. SOmmervells popularity alone saved
the Democratic ticket at the last election.
The Republicans of this city are making pnpara-
tons for a vigorous campaign. SO far satisfactory
answer has been obtained from Major Alexander Shaw
as TO his Willingness TO accept the mayoraty nomi-
nation If he should consent he will probably lo-
rcve the unanimous vote of the nominating cOnVen-
lion II webster CIOwl IS favorie with many
Republcans George NJ Sharp Is popular candl-
dale for the Chief Judgeshp of the supreme court
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-09-18
OPENING OF THE MEXICAN CONGRESS.
POINTS OF PRESIDENT D1Az's MEssAGE-THH

POINTS OF PRESIDENT DIAZ'S MESSAGE-THh
REPUBLICS BIRTHDAY.
St. Louis, Sept IA dispatch from the City OF
Mexico saws: The Chamber of Deputies was crowded
10 overfowng last evening by an assemblage inter
ssted in witnessing the opening Of the third period
Of sessions of the XIth Congress When President
Diaz was announced, all TO their feet and re-
NAMED standing until he had been conducted to the
Speakers platform and had begun his address, lie
said in part:
Nessrs Deputies, Messrs Senators: II is gratifying
10 me to be able 10 inform you that order and tran
guilty exist throughout all the land and the eNSuhg
good harmony III our foreign Teia,ps mas tot CeS o
altered. The treaty concluded February is, leo9'
extending for five years the term for new recOnnas-
sance and delmitatiOn of the boundary line between
Mexico and the United States, west OF the Ko Bravo
has been sent TO Washington for exchange OF ralh-
cation, In order TO proceed TO te ratllcaOn 0I u
treaty of March l. which established an lnernatOndl
of the principles contained I'm the treaty Of November
L. 1854. We await the news OF It's approval by the
Having accepted the Invitation extended to us to
take part in the International Maritime Conference,
TO assemble in Washington on OctODef 10 WIN . tme
object q pros RroeSaS @ s Sha properly rs RSpac
nations of the American continent VIII gather IN
Washington for the purpose of consulting as to 10 the
measures which should be adopted with the view or
promoting the commerce between said nations, as
well for the adoption of system OF arp sr0raton On
accepted the invitation the representatives nave JUST
been appointed. -,...,o. -. ,,s
flee I'm some places I'm Texas gave origin TO Just COM
nains from our citizens resident in that state against
The neighboring Republic. In view OF this ! nave We
recommended TO our Minister in Washington that he
should take the steps necessary to remove these HIS
President Daz devoted considerable space In his
message to showing the growth Of the postal service,
and pointing out its needs, and closed with fnanclai
statement showing marked improvement III that ui-
rectiOn. - -,
The anniversary Of MexicO's independence was cee-
braed throughout the country. seven thousand sol
ders and rural guards paraded. immense crows
filled the streets, cheering for General Daz as the
aDoStle of peace.5
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-09-18
THE DITCH PARLIAMENT IN SESSION.

The Hague, Sept. 1.-THE Dutch Parliament was
opened to-day. The Kings speech opening the ses-
sion alluded to the enthusiastic celebration OF the
jubilee of his reign. and said It testified TO the bond
of .riendship between the House of Orange and the
pLOple. The speech congratulated Parliament upon
the improvement n the trade and manufactures OF
the country. The finances of the Nation, 1t sad,
are In a satisfactory condition. II promised modl-
fcation Of the customs tariff tho basis of ad
valorem duties Immediately after the signing OF
treaty of commerce with England. The King also
announced that bills would he introduced by the
Government for the establishment OF obligatory
military service and for reorganization of the
postal and railway services.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-09-18
nn1n HIGHKAYMEY OAUGHT.

Minneapolis, Sept. 17.-"The Journals" Ashland
Wis, dispatch says; /" A daring highway robbery ~
broad daylight was committed the streets OF this
oi,v Yesterday afternoon An old German was walk
ING with John Kirby and John Fisher when they
grabbed him by the throat and relieved him OF $40
The highwaymen then ran, but were captured amer
several shots had been fired Fisher escaped on the
wav 10 the jail He boarded Northern Pacihc fah am
na,'ee he vould not pay his fare Then he hnd sew
e~ej shots at the tran breaking windows but hitting
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-09-18
Sw1yp11yG IN THE G. A. Rps NAME.

sWIyDLING IN THE G. A. R'S NAME.
Chicago sept II (SpeciaD.-Aldermah Flerhhg ana
a small army of G. A r. men assembled at 'usuoo
wallace's court this morning to prosecute, on the
charge az obtaining money under false preences,
George Colt who saws he is an old soldier and
G. A. R. man. They charge that Colt was travel
ling swindler, wore G. A r. button ana hsu
possession of the grips and passwords Colt sad ne
served in the st NewYork Heavy ArtnlefS z1n ou to
await the action of the Grand Jury.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-09-18
LOCAL RAINS NOT YET OVER.

"The latest cyclone from the West Indies has reached
the Gulf Coast, and is now raging with extreme
violence all through the southern Atlantic States,
said the Signal Service officers yesterday. In cou-
necon with the cyclone heavy rains are reported
from nearly all southern stations. To-day New
YOrlers may expect more rain, with slightly lower
apafr
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-09-18
THE BUFFALO GRA1Y SHORTAGE CASE.

THE BUFFALO GRAIN SHORTAGE CASE
Buffalo, Sept. 1.-THE Sherman grain case was
finally closed last evening after another long anu
tedious session Of the Botrd of Trustees The Veruc'
against the accused mems. +. sherman, FRANK H.
Tyler and Henry l.. Fish, jr-was that they were
guilty of the charges preferred against them by iho
Grain Committee, the penalty for which is eApulsi0l
from the Merchants Exchange, and they were uuy
expelled.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-09-18
EARTHQUAKE IN CALIF0RNI4.
Santa Ana, Cal, Sept ia peroepuble shock Oh
was felt here yesterday afternoon.


Much interest taken in the meetings OF the kepuo'
lcan Ward Associations In Brooklyn last evening Tickets
were made up TO voted upon at the primaries tomofro"
evening when delegates will be chosen TO the Assembly,
district conventions which In turn will name the delegates
to the Saratoga Convention. There we're stfiins' al
,hougb friendly contests In a number 0f wards, where
I cet. viii he presented the primaries eacA ftc-
on striving of the appearance OF regularity gained by the
,uproyl OF the association No especial ssnneanse pes'
t.lax - contests.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-09-18

AN FY.SECRETARY OF MONTANA IN TROUBLE
ST. Paul sept. IA dispatch to 9" The Pioneer
presss from Helena. Mont. says william b. Webb
- ,r,ested to-day on a warrant sworn out BY United
states District Attorney Weed, charging him with en-
bezznc the funds of the United States while acting as
secretary of the Territory. IL IS said the shortage
will amount 10 $4,000 or 10000
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-09-18
A REPUBLIOAy CAMPAIGy PAPER.

Richmond Va. Sept. II (specaD.-The Republican
State Executive Committee Of Virginia decided yes
terday begin the publication of weekly campaign
paper on September "a, 10 be known as The schoo
and Tariff Advocate " c. Elan Is to be the ed
itor, and II. T. Walker cx-Pubc Printer for virginia
the manager The paper will 10 printed In Peters
burg. aud e. 900 copies sent out,