davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1873-01-23

"Missy! Missy" she gasped, sinking on
the nearest chair; "there's light burnin' in
the shut up room."
"Nonsense, Melissa" !" said Lucy incredu
lously. "How is that possible, when no one
can get into the room? You must be dream
ing"
"Missy, 1 seen it with my eyes," said Me
lissa. "Sure as the Lord is in Heaven, I seen
candle shinin' from the winder."
"It must have been from Mrs. Ford's win
dow" said Lucy. =
"No, ma'am, not so. Miss Ford's winder
amt even on that side of the house. Missy,
if you don't believe me, come out now to the
shrubbery and I'll show you that very light
Do, missy, come. I don't want you to take
me for a fool"
Lucy hesitated. Her own nerves were too
far from strong to allow the prospect of visit
to the dark shrubbery, especially with the
object of discovering the cause Of mysteri-
Gus and apparently supernatural occurrence,
to be at all an agreeable one; but Melissa's
importantly, and feeling of curiosity on her
own part, finally induced her to consent.
Throwing shawl around he, she made
her exit with Melissa, by back door, and
mistress and maid wended their way together
to the scene of observation.
Lucy trembled in spite of herself, and clung
to Melissa's arm, as they approached the
shrubbery.
Involuntarily, as they drew near the spot
whence the "haunted ROOM could be seen,
she cast down her eyes, afraid Of what might
meet her gaze.
"Suddenly, Melissa exclaimed, in whisper
of mingled relief and Disappointment
"Now jes' look if that light ain'tgone out
Missy, it sDas there, sure as stand here this
blessed minnit; but it's done gone out now" :"
II knew you must be mistaken" said Lucy,
now looking up with sigh Of relief "You
see, Melissa, it was only fancy on your part. "
Melissa protested, as they hurried noise
lessly back to her mistress's room, that she
was telling the Lords truth, and that she had
actually and Enthusiastically seen light in
that very chamber light that it was impos-
sible could proceed from anywhere else.
Lucy could not believe that she was telling
the truth, yet in spite Of her own conviction
that such an occurrence was impossible, the
thought of it inspired her with feeling Of
fear, and she was more careful than ever to
avoid that portion of the house.
AS for Melissa, she paid no more visits to
the shrubbery after dark.
The light in the haunted room remained,
therefore, complete mystery.
TTO BE CONTINUED NEXT WEER.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-04-26

The separate columns given above represent the
prices for three grades OF work. called respectively
one OF the shoesellers on Broadway has paid here
toiOre the FIRST rate" prices for work but, OF
anu that Its quality does not gauge the wages
which they pay. The sopnistry of these state
ments, OF course, Is easily detected: but tho
cause OF their objections to the list
is found in the following TACT, namely-that tho
Gspns %Sn clam the right to designate the
first rate prices. These are called
FIRST RATE DEALERS"
and are supposed to DC selected because or the ex.
traordinary prosperity OF their business. The sec
ond rate dealers are not quite so prosperous. and
therefore cannot AFFORD to pay such high prices.
SO, also, with the third rate dealers proportion
atey.
The increase of cost in the construction of pair
OF boots for a first rate dealer Will now amount to
about one dollar and q quarter. Under this press
the retail prices OF these dealers must perfOrce
be raised, ana the tendency would then be TO
them to lose some portion Of their trade to the
poorer and therefore cheaper establishments In
the end these might grow prosperous enough TO
afford according TO the Judgment OF the Crispins)
the first rate OF prices, and so the system might
result in dwelling OF the condition or all shoe
dealers, IN accordance with the principles Of the
Commune, not unknown In the counsels OF the
Crispins. But meanwhile
THE GENERAL SHOE-wEARING PUBLIC
would be oppressed by the increased cost OF CLOTH
ing their ieet else the profits OF the dealers
would be much decreased. The purchasers already
complain-as the dealers confess the exolbltant
prices OF boots and shoes and IL is doubtful II they
would submit to any fresh extortion.
HERALD reporter yesterday asked the principal
shoe and boot dealers Tor an expression or their
Intentions In view OF the proposed strike OF the
Crispins, which has now been Tor some time IN ex-
pectation, and was assured that they had no idea
OF yielding TO such unconsconable demands. and it
Is not likely that they WILL They assert that they
can employ plenty OF non.society men to do their
work III the event OF the refusal OF any OF their old
hands to continue at the old rates. They take the
matter very cOolly and seem conscious, at least
think, that they Will have the public on their side
IN fight against the alleged tyranny OF tie
Crispus.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-04-26
A CRISPM CONSPIRACY.
The Ccrdwainers Plotting in Secret to Incrsas1
the Cost Of Boots and Shoes and Aug
ment Their Own wages-The New
List Of ces-Indignation
Of tho Dealers.
A STRIKE TO BEGIN ON MAY 1.

For some time past during which the attention
OF the general public has been drawn the doings,
actual ana prospective OF the trade classes by the
troubles originated by the gasmen, there have
been indications OF movements in other branches
OF labor in this city which In all likelihood would be
unfolded to the light as soon as the workingmeu
had girded up their loins for their new bat
tie. They seem never tired OF making aggressions
on capital to secure concession of better pay and
it Is now said that IL every day Is becoming planer
that every step which they gain marks new ac-
TYRANNoUs POWER
which they seek to exercise The cry OF the
capitalists or rather the dealers in manufactures,
is beginning TO be Identical with that OF liberty
against oppression. The former say that the
workingmen never satisfied with the present
blessings which they may enjoy by dlnt OF industry
but always ambitously grasp for more than they
possess, and, II humored In their unbent passi0nss
would set no limit to the exactions OF their en-
One Of the strongest and most indomitabe or
CARNATIONS OF 1.-THE sons OF toll" Is that which
bears the name OF the United Society OF
JoURNEYMEN CoRDWAINERS,
otherwise known "Crspins.u This society Ii
Independent OF the rest OF the world. 1t ignores
oil interests but those OF its members. 1t Is more
secret IN Its dolngs, when occasion requires, than
the MasOns, or even the Ancient and Honorable
Order OF Egyptian Monks For some weeks pasf
all the meetings OF the different lodges in this city
nave Deen conducted very lnysterlouSly, anu little
linking OF what was being done In them leaked out
until within very few days. The secrecy with
which the plot has been conducted shows the con.
seriousness of the workmen that their movement Ia
not destined to be popular.
Yesterday the principal dealers in shoes and
boots on Broadway and other leading thorough
fares which are resorts OF fashionable purchasers
OF the leather haDiliments of the light fantastic toe
and the unpOetlcal heel, received visits from COM
mittees OF the Crispins who presented to them
NEW AND REVISED LIST OF PRICES
which they demanded for the work OF the trade.
AS yet, however, but one branch has thus been
represented-that OF the workers on "bOttoms.n
The following is the list oil prices. the first one
which has been published in SIX years.
LIST or WAGES JoURNEYMEN
CoRDwAINERs MEMS BRANCH, FOR
YORK. BESPOKE DEPARTMENT, AGREED TO
APRIL IA, lS73:-
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-04-26

per cent month interest on the tax which the
Supreme Court has decided Is due on dividends
declared during the first seven months OF 1870
The company declined to pay 1t then, and now that
the Court has decided they must pay, they ask to
be relieved from the penalty Tor non-payment.
The Commissioner informed them that he had no
power to remit, the Court having settled the mat
ter. The amount Of the penalty due from the
Reading and one or two other smaller roads in a
similar condition amounts to $4,000
Unprecedented Loss OF Boston Vessels.
On1cial returns made to the Bureau OF Statistics
show that forty three vessels OF aggregate ton
mage OF 10000, belonging to the port OF Boston,
were lost during the quarter ended March 81 1873.
Among the vessels lost were seven barks OF 800
tons each and ten briggs and ten schooners OF 100
tons each. The loss OF such large number OF ves-
sells belonging to single port and in such BRIEF
period is unprecedented.
Treasury Balances.
The following are the balances in the Treasury at
the close OF business today
Currency. ................. So O73, 1875
Special deposits OF legal tenders TOR the
redemption OF certificates oil deposit. rs, $3.50 600
Coin. 20, 800 674
Including coin certificates 26, 19g 500
Legal tenders outstanding 35S, 063 092
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-04-26
PIGEON SHOOTING.

John Townsend Forfeits to Miles johnson.
The pigeon shooting match between John Towns
end, of Fairview, N j., and Miles Johnson, of Yard
vile, N j., at thirty-fve single BIRDS for $3.50
sde resulted, as had been expected, in forfeit by
Townsend, who failed to appear, the temporary
stakeholder paying over to Johnson the $50 put
up by Townsend at the time Of making the match.
AS there was pleasant party present it was de-
cided to shoot sweepstakes at seven birds each,
which, after some good shooting, was divided be-
tween J. Ryan, OF Ingleside, N j., and Jesse
Smith They also divided a second sweep,
while Ryan, after tie with Miles Johnson, won
third, the following being q summary OF the shoot
ing:-
DExTER's SHOOTING GROUNDS LoNG ISLAND
Sweepstakes, So each, at birds, 81 yards rise, so
yards boundary, with "a ounces OF shot.
J. Ryan,, !, l, 1, !, ], 1-*7.
]. SMITH, l, l. !, l, !, 1T
M. Johnson-f. 1, l, /, o, out.
N. Johnson-2d, !, l, !, 0, outs.
J. Aldrich-1, 0, out.
- Ireland-1, o, out.
/. Paine-0, out-0.
- Moore-0 out--0.
.Dvided.
Sweepstakes, SIS each. at birds. q yards rise.
soyards boundary, Ia ounces OF shot.
J. Ryan,, |, !, ], 80.
J. SMITH, l, l, l, LIS.
M. Johnson--i, !, l, o, outs.
]. Panel, ], o. OUT.
]. Adrich-1, /, 0, OUT
sDivided.
Sweepstakes, SIS each, at birds, 81 yards rise, so
yards boundary, Ia ounces OF shot.
4 Ryan, unnod !, Il, ], Q, l0k dmK,,, Q.
j. Smith, 1, |, 0, out-Kilcd, 3.
I. Panel, 0, out--Kied, 2
J. Aldrich-1, 1, o, out-Killed,
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-04-26
THE LOUISIANA USURPATION.
Governor Nc Emery Responds to the
sympathy or Virginia.

RICHMOND, Va, April 25 1873.
Governor Walker, having sent communication
to Governor McEnery Of L usiana, transmitting
the resolutions OF the General Assembly OF this
State expressing sympathy with the people OF
Louisiana, has received the following letter in
reply
STATE OF LOUISIANA, EXECUTIVE OFFICE !
NEW ORLEANS, April Is, 1873.
His Exceency GILBERT G. WALKER Governor OF
DEAR SIR have the honor to acknowledge the
receipt of your letter of the 7th inst transmitting
erai Assembly Of virginia expressive Of the sense
OF that honorable body on the state OF public affairs
In reply permit me- in the name of the people Of
this State, to return to you, and through you to
the people OF Virginia, acting through their legal
edgments for the convictions expressed id said
resolutions, and which, sooner or later must find
an active response In the hearts OF all true lovers
or liberty in this great nation The people of Louis
lana, who have been unwilling spectators of the
overthrow, by fraud and force Of their govern
ment, chosen in conformity with the laws or the
state, would be justified in the rightfu conclusion
that republican government in this State was at
an end and that precedent had been established
which In the future might be cited for the
overthrow OF their State government were they
not deeply and thoroughly imbued with an
United States, rejecting the public sentiment OF
the country and possessing the exclusive author
ity to remedy the great wrong and Injustice in
the appropriate remedy and relieve the oppressed
and unhappy people OF the State from usurpatory
government unknown to the constitution of the
United States, and palpaby at variance with the
first principles OF American liberty.
l trust and hope that the other States OF the
Union, rising above party clamor and party dsc.
pline, may follow the example OF your noble and
Industrious Commonwealth, and not hesitate to pro-
nounce in emphatic terms their condemnation Of
the usurpation and despotIsm attempted to be
fastened upon the people OF the State by the wrong
lul illegal er pdrte orders and DEGREES Of United
States district Judge.
Never did 1t enter the imagination Of any Ameri-
can patriot that State government, legally elected
and erected by the ballots OF the people, might
under any state OF circumstances be overthrow
ana DESTROYED by federal Judge; and the judge
who destroyed the legally chosen government in
this state and substituted therefor one not elected
by the votes OF the people must and will receive
the bitter and unmistakabe condemnation of the
whole American Republic. With sentiments OF the
highest regard, am Your Excelency's very obedi-
ent servant, JOHN MCENERY,
Governor of Louisiana.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-04-26
HOTEL KEEPER ARRESTED.


From . Palace to q Prison.
II. L. Powers, proprietor Of the Grand Central
HOTEL was arrested last evening by Deputy Sheriff
Lawrence Curry upon an order OF arrest granted
by Chief Justice Shea, of the Marine Court, upon
complaint OF Ellis II. Elias. The warrant was
placed in the hands Of Mr.. Judson Jarvis, who de-
tailed Deputy Sheriff Lawrence Curry to
effect the arrest. The latter officer went
to the Grand Central Hotel yesterday after
noon and awaited the appearance of Mr..
Powers but he, probably suspecting something
was wrong, failed to put in an appearance.
Sheriff Curry waited patiently in the corridor of
the hotel until nearly six O'Clock, when the desired
individual entered the house. Mr.. Curry explained
his business as soon as Mr.. Powers was seated in
his office.
Mr. Powers turned to one Of his clerks and
said
'Give this black mailer $3.50 and let him clear
out OF here"
The officer told Mr.. Powers he was not en-
powered to settle the matter in that way. Mr..
Judson Jarvis was the proper authority to receive
money as bail In all such cases.
Mr. Powers became very indignant and seemed
for time inclined to resist the efforts OF the
officer, until Deputy Sheriff Seebacher happened to
enter the hotel and offered his assistance to Ofcer
Curry. Mr.. Powers called his servants about him,
and for some moments a row seemed imminent
but the GOODNESS ana determination OF the officers
preserved the peace and Mr. Powers was placed
In q carriage and taken to Ludlow street jail.
His manner after leaving the hotel was in strong
contrast to his previous disposition. He made no
more attempt to get out Of the scrape than simply
going to the residence OF Mr.. Juds0n Jarvis. But
finding that gentleman out, Mr.. Powers succumbed
and was locked up The following Is a copy OF the
AFFIDAVIT made by Mr.. Elias upon which the order
OF arrest was granted:-
Ellis Ii. Elias plaintiff, r. l.. Powers-City and county
OF New York. ss-Eis ii. Elias being duly sworn, says
that he the plaintiff hereini that the sd day of
April 1873 he left the Grand Central Hotel where he
mad been stopping that the agent clerk of said de-
iendant lwho Is and then proprietor OF said hoteD
informed plaintiff that his principal had told him to state
10 this deponent that he could not have his the de-
pohcntD piano, which then In said hote; that
and on the next day. the plaintiff got out
w: II. Burns, Deputy sheriff
nDeponent further says that he Is Informed by said
ppepmy and verify believes that upon demand q said
epuy Ior SAID plano, the defendant refused to deliver
me same 10 the Deputy, with the intent, deponent
veri! Deneyes OF derauding deponent and improperly
lently detained. ~ P-'f ~ EiiAg
LEVY, - ''' W "Pi" N''" $4,000
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-04-26
THE ATLANTIC WRECK.

The Divers Again at Work-Grent
Danger in the Operntions-Cargo and
Corpses Inextricably Mixrd-The Bodies
of Two Steerage Passengers Recovered.
LOWER PROSPECT, N. ST.
Via HALIFAX, April 70, 1873. !
To-day, for the first time since last Friday, the
divers have been able to explore the wreck of the
Inflated steamer Atlantic. Even now the ground
swell and undertow Is tremendous, and all opera
tons are attended with great danger. Captain
Merritt, OF the New York Coast Wreckng Com
pany is here, with the steamer Lackawanna and
the schooner Meteor, and tomorrow he viii blow
away the several decks OF the sunken vessel re-
move the cargo and debris, and then II Is possible
portion or all OF the two hundred anG more MISS
ing bodies may be recovered.
Some of his divers, VINO have been down to-day,
report that the corpses are damned up among the
cargo in most hideOus and tndescribable mass,
and until the distractions are removed 1t Is
impossible to recover them. only two were re-
covered during the day-one man and one q
young woman, and both steerage passengers the
woman had on beautiful gold watch and chain.
which slipped from her neck and sunk just as the
corpse was brought To the surface. Stray rag
ments OF baggage and freight are constantly COM
Ing up and floating ashore.
! New York parties who were looking for the re.
mains OF lost relatives and friends have all re-
turned, and the only parties who remain and stiii
have nope are Mr.. Dorr, Of Vermont and Mr.. well
lington, Of Boston.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-04-26
THE MOBILE RACES.

MOBILE, Ala, April rs, 1873
The attendance at the races to-day was good and
the weather fine. The track was heavy with dust.
First Race.-Cotrell Cup, mile heats, for three
year-olds; won by Sallie watson, beating Meta II.
in 47h and :52h. John Mccormick was ahead a
few inches in the first heat, but was distanced for
foul riding.
second Race-Best three in five, mile heats, was
won by o d. beating John Mcdonald and o U in
the order named. Tme-1 :50a, 1:4sA, :52S and
/ 53. John Mcdonald won the first heat. . was
ruled out at the end Of the third heat.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-04-26
THE UTICA RACE MEETING.

UTICA, ", April rs, 1873.
The directors Of the Utica Driving Park Associa-
ton publish the following programme for the Fall
meeting, beginning August 12.-Premiums aggre'
gate $4,000. First day-2:34 horses, $4,000; 2:27
horses, $4,000. Second day-2:2l horses. $4,000;
four-year-old colts, 1000; 2:5O horses, g, 500
Fourth day-2:3s horses. $1,000; nve-year-old
colts $1,000; free to ali, $4,000 The entries will
close on Saturday July 49, Rule 80 OF the National
Association will govern in awarding premums.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-04-26
A NEW YORK TRAVELLING JEWELLER
ROBBED
ST. LnrIS. Mo Anr

ST. LOUIS, No., April 25, 1873.
Berdelle Johnson, travelling agent for manu-.
featuring jeweller Of New York, reports to the
police here that his sample trunk was robbed OF
$4,000 worth of cluster and solitaire diamonds and
$1,000 worth of gold chains. johnson thinks the
robbery was committed between Kansas city and
st. Louis, by Leroy Smith, whom he met ON his
travels, and who represented himself as an agent
for u New YORK firm.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-04-26
THE cR1sPINs' STRIKE IN CINCINNATI.

CINcINS MI, Ohio, April 25, 1873.
The strike OF the Crispins has substantially ended.
1t is understood they had stormy meetings last
night and this morning To-day number OF the
strikers made application to shops they had lett
Tor their old situations. The manufacturers TO-
night believe there will be no further trouble.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-04-26
THE CHESAPEAKE AND OHIO RAILROAD
SURVEY
FORTRESS Monroe Va

FORTRESS MONROE Va, April 25, 1873
The Engineer corps, under Major Temple, have
completed the survey OF the Chesapeake and Ohio
Railroad to York. and Will return tomorrow 10 n
point above Williamsburg to complete some unfn
ished work. They will not make survey lower
dowp tue peninsula than YORKTOWN a. present.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-04-26
SHIPS WITHOUT SAILORS.
Effect of the Enforcement Of the
New Shipping Law.

Thirty Vessels Ready for Sea Want Crews-sea-
Shipping Commissioner-Why Vessels
Are Delayed Native Commerce Likely
To Be Driven from Our Ports
Foreign Graft Obtaining
Precedence on Account Of
Shipping Fees.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-04-26
THE CLEVELAND CLUB RACES.

CLEVELAND, Ono, April %, 1873.
The races Of the Cleveland Club begin on the 29th
July and will continue four days. The premiums
aggregate $4,000 The entries will close on the
2ist July. The series Will include three running
races.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-04-26
Pigeon Shooting In Maryland.

bALTIMUKE, ApfII 20 1870
pigeon shooting match for 500 and the
championship Of this state took place at Crumpton
Mdv Thursday, between Henry Engcs and Abra.
hare Cruzer. Engles killed 10 birds out Of 70 and
Cruzer IL, tine former winping by2
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-04-26
TROTTING AT FLEETWOOD.

There was q fair attendance at Fleetwood Park
yesterday to witness the three trots announced, Of
which the following are summarizes
FLEETWOOD PARK, April 25.-Match for 5000;
mile heats; best two in three, in harness.
New-York tribune., 1873-05-06
pEPARrrRE OF FoRElGN MALLs.
TUESDAY. MAY g.

TUESDAY MAY O.
Mails for Ivans direct steamship Crescent City close AZ
Supplementary Ma Pier No u n r. Is closed at Z'iS p H.
anship sails .. ~. from Pier No lJ " X
WEDNESDAY. MAN :.
Mails for Europe, QueenstoNn aud Liverpool In ssAlt
Wisconsin. close l.3O SupprmenarT MAI Cd ltI No -
2:3O Steamship sails lJDr NJ ifom Pier No.
46NR
A Prussan Closed Mai IS sent bv this Line.
Mails P mouth Cheboug ,nd Hamburg T siesm
Thurngs close at ii IN. Supplementary Mail on Per c' OF
Thrdst HOboken closed at Steamship sails al p H HON
Pier oot Of Third-sL. Hoboken.
A PIussan Closes, Malls sent By this line
steamship or Havsns clo'e AZ
Supplementary Mail Per No. North River j. closed a.
2:i5 NJ. steamship sails al . p. IL,
A letters deposited Supplementary Mails be prepad With
double pOstageI
Mails Tor Bermuda by steamship Abemare, close at p n
Steamship sails at p m from RON Pier % Nc ; " y X
and after May letters taken the steamship docks ani nena
20 Supplementary Mails be prepaid double pOogr O
stamps money A be received by the clerk IN charge
Msi for Halifax g. closed al the Newlork PosOhce every
dsy al 2. m. and gOe, via Boston. "a,
Mails for Newfoundland close the NewYork PosiOase every M
Steamship sails from Portland Me- on Saionia %o
N. Due New York Friday, at6p m. a.,
Letter postage to all Indies eIcep going direct vii
EACH which must be pAl
SATURDAY, MAY 10
Great Britain aud France via Queenstown and Liverpool W
White Dock Plonia Ferry. Jersey City Will close a. t p NJ
steamship sails at !:J) rom White star poeA Fa'o0" fS'l
Jersey CITY. ---.
Bremen bv the steamship Rheiu mails clcse At IL A. No
Supplementary Mail steamship sails at p m non loot oil lMfu''
HObOksu
Direct German Mail seut by this ae
Aspiuwa Centrsl American aud south "a
Colon. close slea-
ship salts at l2 NJ from Pier No a. N. X A.
Mail. by steamship Lagos elo'e at IL H. s'~@
ship rails al ~. from Pier No. u y. X ,. -
Mails Tor keY Wcss by steamship CITY OF Housou Close a. p w.
steamship sails al , .. IN. from Pier No. - t.