The Daily Journal 1879-1879 from Coffeyville, Kansas • 2

KANSAS. was barely recognizable, his jaws were broken and crushed, the back of hid head was smashed in, his intestines were protruding from, a frightful wound in the abdomen, his feet and lower limbs were badly mangled, and he was a most horrible sight to contemplate. His death was instantaneous. Graham, who was on tho lelt of the engine, was blown some twenty feet, and was badly hurt about the right shoulder, though not dangerously. The-engine was lifted and blown fifty-five feet to the right, and was a badly demoralized affair.

The trucks of the engine were blown over 100 feet northward, passing directly over the separator, upon which eight men were sitting. Business Locals. Election News From the Nation. A friend, in the Cherokee Nation writes the following letter to the Jouknal concerning the election held there the 4th inst. We have hud difficulty in understanding the exact nii ture of the divisions among our neighbors, hut we take it that tho old "Ring" government has become oppressive and claMiish, and th'i "Progressive party," which has just elected its Chief, is moving for better and more reasonable legislation.

Chkrokek Nation, Aug. 9, 1879. Editor Journal Who will be the next Chief of the Cherokee Nation Ans. Hon! Bushyhead, present Treasurer of the Nation. What shall the harvest be Liberal legislation on Labor and a more economical administrators of the Cherokee Gov't, knowing that your readers are always interested in what transpires in the different districts of the Cherokee Nation, I will endeavor to give ut culars Bushytn al is Ch ef by 312 majority.

Col. Wm. P. Adair for Asst. Chief by a small majority over R.

B. Bunch-Now is the winter of discontent for tho Downing Party. We ask them to clear up and be healthy during tho next Council. The Party is raving, rearing mad, over its discomfiture and can't conceal its poltical feelings in regard to their defeat. The Ross Party has passed in tu oblivion.

Ours is a glorious Summer. Observer. WELLS just received Honey Leinoti Jumbles, Spice Jumbles, Cocoa Jumbles, Cracknels, Graham Jumbles, Strawberry Cakes, All Fresh. d24-27 Affairs In the Nation. Mr.

S. S. Stephens, whose home is near Vinita, in the Cherokee Nation came to our City Saturday, and honored our sanctum with a short call. He is a native citizen of the Territory, born there in 1839. He is a dealer in stock, and has a large farm.

The past eight years he has been enlisted in the educational department as teacher. During the election campaign just closed, ho took an active part as a National. He gave much valuable information concerning the Cherokee history and particularly the factions into which the people are divided. He is, in principle a thorough. Cherokee.

His part', the National Independent party, is in favor of maintaining their present form of government, and their present political status. They believe that is best for all concerned. But they also want to conform to the spirit of the times in liberalizing their legislation, economizing their expenses, and building up a permanent system of public education. He thinks that in proportion as the people are educated the gener 1 society will be improved. Yellow lover record shows 97 deaths in Memphis up to Saturday night last.

It is spreading all through tho citv. Accident in a Harvest Field. Greensburg, August 4. A horrible accident occurred this morning on the farm ot Joseph Graham, nine miles northeast of here, about ten o'clock, by which Henry Hoos-ton was instantly killed and Joseph Graham seriously wounded. Prep orations to thresh wheat had been made, and an engine and seperator were in the field.

The actual work had not begun. All were awaiting tho arrival ot tho engineer. In the meantime tho engine had been filled with water and was fired by William Sommcrville, part owner of the machine, and father in-law of Hoostor. The engine had been running about twenty minutes, when, without a note of warning, the boiler exploded. All was at once confusion, tho steam filling the air and blinding all present.

At the samo time there were lour double teams in the field, and, all taking fright, ran awaw, but fortunately doing no injury. When the steam and smoke partly cleared away some one observed a man, lying about fifty feet to the right, and on approaching was horrified to discover the dead body of Henry Hoos-ton, tho feeder of the machine. Ho Don't forget Lang's new Furniture Store, where goods are sold away down. dl4-tf Good, Fresh Meat always on hand at Verrnehren's Market. d21-tf Go to Wells for new canned Straw berries, Blackberries, Hasp berries, Pears, New Sweet Pickles.

d24-27 Fresh candy and- pop-corn just opened at the Post Office Store. d24-tf Fresh grapes at wholesalo and retail. Wholesale quantities delivered any place in the city on short notice. d24-28 GEORGE HOWE. Mr.

H. N. Mead, of Peoria county, Ills has been here some days, looking at the country. He has been in Kansas before, but never in this portion. The result of his visit among us is, that he has about made up his mind to come and stay with us.

He looks like a man who would be useful anywhere, and as such he is very welcome. He can't do better anywhere. See Wells Bros list on Fresh Crackers. All kinds, fresh. d24-27 Cigars, at cost, at the Postoffice Store.

d3-tf The Mite Society of the M. E. Church will meet at tho house of Mrs. W. T.

Read, next Wednesday evening. A very pleasant time is expected, come one, come all, and help us eat ico cream and cake, and add your mites to God's cause. FURNITURE FACTORY. Hand-made furniture made to order. Sec ond-hand Furniture bought and sold.

I defy Mr. Stevens and Dr, Trott, of the Cherokee Nation were in the city Sunday, and we are sorry for our absence when, in company with Daniel Wells, they called, to get acquainted with the Journal. Competition. Uall ana see my work. E.

A. PAINE One door south of Heddens' corner, Cof fey Yille, Kansas. dl-3-tf.