davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1878-10-21

Disastrous Consequences Resulting From,
the Great Glasgow Failure.
GLASGOW, October l9.-This city Is abb
sorbed in melancholy contemplation Of
the terrible
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1878-10-21

A disastrous railway collision occurred
to-day at Pontypridd. Twelve persons
are reported killed and over twenty seri-
ously wounded. Several had their limbs
amputated and more deaths are expected!
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1878-10-21
rue GLAGow BANK rArLrRE-wuoLE NAN.
AdENESr ARRESTED FOB FRAUD.

LONDON, October o0.-The whole man
agement Of the Glasgow City Bank, name.
", Secretary, managing director and six
directors, were arrested Saturday on d
charge OF fraud. They are confined sep
erably and not allowed to communicate
with any person. They all declared that
they would have surrendered voluntarily
had they known they were wanted.
DESTRUCTIVE RAILROAD COLLISION AT PoSTY-
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1878-10-21

q. Tai, ofthe second West Virginia Dis
t,e; as Far as Heard From.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1878-10-21


y,cxsBuRe, October l9.-Weathes slssri
Thermometer 70'. Light frost this morn
ins, prospect OF another tonight. Deaths
in the eity &. in the country 5. Two new
eases at Delta to-day; no o'deaths reported.
Three new cases at 'Ya2oo City; no deaths
there In four days. Heavy frost there this
morning. 81;
FROST AND ICE At LoVRYIttE.. q; !
LOUISVILLE, October lO.-The ground
this morning was covered with such 8
Scavy sr frost as to cause the belief that a
light snow had fallen. The Temperature
fell low enough to AlloY ice an eighth Of
an inch in thickness 70 form on the ponds
in and ground the city.
CONTRIBUTION yRoN EMPEROR WILLIAM.
WAsutxoToS, October u. e.-Epperor WI:
liam, OF Germany, has sent three thousand
reichmatks (about 5000 as contribution
for the yellow fever sufferers,
VARIOUS POINTS.
HOLIy spRISOs, Mlssy octobeF19-Ths
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1878-05-24
CHICAGO GRAIN AND PRODUCE.

CHICAGO, May 90, o;40 a.m.-Pork---
July, 81 77ll asked; August, s. % asked
No sales.
CnICAGo, May 90, II a, m.-Corn--Junc'
3sls@9sHc; July, Ss1lc bid. Pork
June, +, seq bid; July, s, sO@7 seq
Wheat-Junc, 81 09ll bid; July, o9@
00l6c.
CHICAGO, May 90, 10 m.--Corn-June
3s15@3sl4c; July, 3Slac bidPork-June
s. GaN July, s. sO@7 $50. Wheat
June, 81 O?ii bid; July, 99@9015c.
CHICAGO, May 90, los a. m.-Whcat-
May, 81 O,Junc, 81 0aA@l 09B; July
$3.50 Conway, 3915c bid; June
3s15c; seller July, 3s2ic bid. Pork
June, - 20; July, s. $50. s115.
CHICAGO May 49, 2:30 p. m.-Whcat-
June, 81 O3ls@1 O34; July, 81 90 bid.
Com-July, 3s@@3s%c. Pork-May,
= G71i bid; June, s, 7?1l; sellers July
81 90 bid.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1878-05-24
-=aaz==7z -
THAT BLACK At.
From lhc CINCINNATI Commercial. /

From the Cincinnati tummcTclHh
At the organ concert, Yesterday afternoon,
Miss Gary had an amusing experience on
her introduction To the stage. Just Is the
door on the south stage was opened to adj
nit hey, black cat--a very thin black
cat->o thin that it was reasonable to sup
pose twas the cat that had deposited the
litter of kittens in the organ, >nrakc'l ont
upon the stage, took hurried, startled look
m the direction Of the organ, H. il it had
business there. Miss Cary followed escorted
hv G., W. Nichols Mr.. Whiting took his
place at the organ, and Mis- Garry took
her position to sing, while the black cat
ran across the north door The audience
was IN litter, and il was evident. that The
grand organ and the grand .cont1s,lto could
not produce the desired effect with that
cat on the stage. Miss Gary looke'l Mound
in an ANNOYED way, and ,Ash-ood and
shook her music At the animal, Which NJ
that moment. took u sensible view of the
situation and Sunk across the stage and ont
hv the south door. where il was warmly re-
ccycd by "a female colorcd attendant
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1878-05-24
THE NEXT AMERICAN EXHIBITION


We shall almost certainly have magni-
iiccnt international exhibition in New York
five years hcncc-in lsS3-whiCh is the real
centennial Of this republic, for it was in
1883 that our treaty of peace with the
mother country was signed and we were
admitted into full companionShip with the
family OF nations The centennial of 1876
was we'll enough; but it was commemorate
ed in provincial city, The centennial of
1889 will be much finer and grandcr, and
will have for its site the cnvirous of the
great metropolis Long before 1888 our
rapid transit faclitic, will be 50 perfected
that Fordham will he a> near TO II, rs Cen
trail park now i, and splendid grounds for
the exhibition buildings can he had in
Westminster county. The present Persian
exhibition i no doubt very grand, but our
forthcoming one in 1883 will vastly eclipse
This
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1878-05-24
NOBILITY AND BANKING.

TIOud0l VOYTrspOndrut IhcNgO IImCs
Lord harrington, the leader of the libcr-
al party, who had hitherto been supposed
to be- confirmed old bachelor, it is now
said will shortly marry the eldest daughter
oi Lord Northbrook. the representative OF
the house Of Barring, 1t will be q splendid
match for hcr for If Lord Harrington live,
to he the duke Of nNon,hirc, Inc will bc
one Of the wcnthc>t il not the wcal,hr>t.
man in England, The ioundol of the Bar.
ing family, who began lie rs q general
dcalr. cr keeper Of country store, iitlc
dreamed that there would Doc SO many
pccpgcs. hi-hopric, etc, amo9g hi. tie.
,ccndsnts, and that one Of them would ear.
ny at The greatest matrimonial gi2o of the
Icy.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1878-05-24
THE GODDESS OF LIBERTY CALLS
ON THE PRESIDENT

The Washington Star of the 10th inst.
says; "A wiry little woman, about 40
years old, and with snaky curls down her
back, stepped up to the Presidents door
keeper this morning and solemnly announ-
ccd that she was the Goddess of Liberty,
and that she had descended from the dome
of the Capitol this morning'on purpose to
see the president The doorkceper, some
what surprised, showed her to the ante
room, and asked her to remain there awhile.
lie shortly aitcrward let party OF Ladies'
in to see the president, who merely wished
to pay their respects to him Unseen by
him the Goddess OF Liberty slipped
in with the party. Inside she Gre
atcd somewhat of u scene by rushing up to-
the president, repeating her assertion that
she was the Goddess of Liberty Just stepped
down from the dome, and demanded the
pardon Of her son, who, she said, was now
in the New Jcrseypenitlntitary. The pres
idcnt, equal to the occasion manUuyered
her ont into the hall again She planted
herself by the door.keeper and refused to
move until she had received the pardon of
ucr son. The door-kecper, after cou.ilcm-
bic trouble, got rid Of her by saying that
the attorney general had all the papers in
her sons case now at the capitol. and she
had better 20 up there Immediately, as he
would soon lock ny his Office for the day.
Hearing this she decamped, walking brisk
y in the direction Of the capitol"
BCTrER,-A large lot choice dairy butter,
for 10 cents per pound, at
ALDEN, GRAVES X Co.'S.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1878-05-24
TIE CHICAGO FRAUDS.
HUNDREDS or THOUSANDS FILCHED FROM
THE GOVERNMENT.

Special to the Journal
CHICAGO, May 2a.-Thc investigation
into the fraudulent building of the Chicago
custom house is concluded. and the report
viii be made public Tomorrow The com
mission charge that there was fraud in let
ting the stonc-cutting contracts. by which
the government was swinded ont of thirty
thousand dollars: that an ovcrchargc of one
hundred and twcnty-four thousand dollars
WA, made on the stonc-sawing contract, and
that from two to three times too much labor
was expended on the building, owing to
collision between the contractor and gov
eminent officials. They place the entire
amount out of which the government was
swindlcd by the whole crooked business AT
between half million and one and Il half
million dollars.
Assistant District Attorney Thompson,
who has been one Of the principals in the
investigation, considers the frauds so glar-
ing as to require immediate judicial investi-
CATION He will present the case to the
grand Jury for the purpose of having sever
al implicated parties indicted.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1878-05-24
SENATOR CONKLING AND HIS FAIR
ALLY.


Correspondence Of the Boston Herald
senator Conkling and his fair lady love
have. in effect, snapped their finger con-
tcmptuously in the face of public opinion,
as if to say: "Wc are too lofty to be affected
by aught you can say Of US and the more
the gossips have waggcd their heads, the
more openly the two have appeared together,
and am glad to say all agree that there Is
naught to Justify serious comment. II really
looks, however, as if the New York senator
was anxious to emulate the example Of his
rival in the presidential race the senator
from Maine. and bring a woman into the
field to work for him. Mrs. Sprauge has
had experience in such role, and may
be more successful in the future than in Sc
curing nomination for the candidate She
advocates. Certainly Gail Hamilton would
find in her a potent rival in president
making The work Of the trcnchant pen
of senator Blainc's wiic's cousin in laying
bare the weak spots in the enemies of her
candidate and digging pits for him to fall
in. would find an offset in the social inhG-
cncc brought TO bear by her beautiful adj
vcr,aw Mrs. Conkling and her daughter,
who are wonderfully alike, and both pos
>c>scd OF a quaint style of beauty and gen
tie, winning manners, have preferred to
pas, the last few winters at their home IN
Utica. They were last here rs residents in
1874. when Mis-. Conkling made her debut
in society. She was one of Miss Nellie
Grants .bridcmaid>, in, May OF that year.
A. II seems essential .tllat any man with po-
litical aspirations in these days should have
the potent AID Of n wo'nan, and Senator
CnhLlipg's wife lsistcrof EN.Gov. Seymour
though sll.- i.J appears 10 have no talent in
Una, 'linr why should not the experience of
a lady whose husband j. no longer in the
uoitical arena be made available.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1878-05-24
NEW YORK GRAIN.
changed.

New YORK, May 90, l20l p. m.-
Wheat-Quict; No, 2 Chicago, 81 lj@
/ 10; No. 9 Milwaukee, 81 11hcld 81 10;
red winter, 81 cool 25 amber, 81 eco
I 2s. Corn-Quiet; steamer, 50@j0lc.;
No 3, 4sls@49c; No 2, sic.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1878-05-24
TIMETABLE.
and Departure OF Trains.
OFFICIAL DIRECTORY.
City Officers.

Mayor-Heury Winter.
Trcasursr-B Parker.
Clerk y, Phl-,
CounscOr-Wm. B Gilbert,
Marshal--C. ID. After.
Atorney-W q, McGcc.
Police Magistgate-J. Bird.
BOARD oP ALDERMEN.
Fir.t Wa-d-t;eo Yocum, Vim OCallahan;
second Ward Wood Rltienhou-e' y. b lhl'ue
Tbi,d Ward-W. p. Wright John Wood
Fourth Nard-Char,e- y. Paiiet, ID. } fol"y'
pinh Ward--T. w. Halliday Cnas. Lancaster
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1878-05-24
County.Omcers.

Circuit Judged }. Baker
Circult Jierk-J. A Reeves.
COUNTY ,iudgc-R. : focum.
Count, Z. rfk-s. j llrmm.
ronuty Attorney " &. Mulkey.
Count, yr,n.urtr--A }. Alden.
Shcrin Peter raEp
Coroner L. F'kge-IC T.. =, q,
County Comms-.DLv----I. " bhllldhy' W
rown Geo " sammuu.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1878-05-24
THE NAILS.

GENERAL DELIVERY open 7;N O. m; closes
VI $40 y, IN. Sunday: \ to y a. IN.
Money Order Department open ~ a. m; closes
at p. IN.
Through Express Mails via Illinois Central and
Mlrslssippi Central Railroads close at ~ ~ p. m
Cairo and Poplar Bud Through and Way Mail
closes NJ l!;Up, m -,
Way Mail via Illinois Central. Cairo and Vim
cenlcs and Mississippi Central Railroads close at
gA3 p. m.
Way NAL for Narrow Gauge Railroad closes at =
H. m
Cairo and Evansville River Route closes at 500
p. IN. daily excerpt Friday.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1878-05-24
NEW SERIES--NO. 20.

not the intention of the Democratic party
TO contest the title of President Hayes, but
simply to expose to the judgement Of the
people the frauds by which it is alleged he
obtained his office. The indications are
that the session of the committee will last
several days.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1878-05-24
Latest News.
MARKETS BY TELEGRAPH,
LIVERPOOL GRAIN.

LIVERPOOL May 90, p. m.-Corn-
new, EOS; old, 27s 3d@21s Cd. Wheat
Quiet and unchanged.
LIVERPOOL May 90, 8 p.&m.-un-
changed.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1878-05-24
4 pETRIFlED WOMAN
frro,,, ,hc chiIi,u rImr.I

. 20 q aa .lrrui'i 'ho 'hii!Ili lilHVs.l
A singular discovery has been maIc on
hoard the Irvine, u full-rigged vessel re-
Gently arriyingat England FROM Peru The
body ofa woman was found Embedded in
the cargo, which consisted, Of nitrItr Of
Soda. The body was fond ma rood state
Of presentations and it is supposed to be
that OF the victim OF an earthquake which
occurred many hundred yeats ago I'M Peru.
The body is at present lying in III" cap
tain> bath room in u crouching position,
Riags are inserted in thrcGrS,
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1878-05-24

BERLtE, May 22.@semi official provincial
correspondence anticipates favorable re-
suit from Count Schouyaloff's offices. 1t
says that the latest declaration of the Brit
ISL ministers, AS well as the views manifest
ed at Petersburg, are full of wishes and
hopes fora general consideration Of Euro
p,an peace.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1878-01-25

A TRAMP" who has read the inter
views of President Hayes with "Lo
the poor Indian" makes the following
logical suggestions in the Troy Times:
Il want the Government to provide me
with $40 and trunk. 1t is true !
am not a red savage, and have never
scalped and slaughtered aad mutilated
unfortunate tourists and emigrants
but yet | have claims net dissimilar te
those advanced by Spotted Tail and
the other Indians at Washington. For
instance, | loaf about a good deal.
and drink whisky whenever ] can get
it, and let my wife do all the hard
work. Besides, need some new
clothes and want to dress like a white
man. Will you kindly inform me
whether | shall have to go to Wash
ington for the trunk and clothes, or
whether the government will send
them here to me"
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1878-01-25

lures, and in the second chapter he
mentions the exceptions to that gener
al dominion.
Let US open the fifth chapter of Gen
esis: sThis is the book of the gener
ations of Adam. In the day that God
created man, he made him to the like
ness of God He created them male
and female and blessed them, and
called their name Adam, in the day
when they were created
The creation of the first man was
male and female, and the name was
Adam. Therefore, all the descriptive
facts of the first and second chapter
apply to one and the same person
Therefore, PLAIN Dealer has not estab-
llshed beyond controversy that God
IN the beginning created different
races of men, as he pretends.
A CHURcHMAN.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1878-01-25

We received from Centerville, a
Gay or two ago, some silly fellows at
Tempt at writing a poem. Had the
author sent his name we would not
nave referred to his production, but
would have returned it. We feel sor.
~ Tor the poor fellow, whoever lie is,
as be Is undoubtedly troubled with a
very bad case of lovc-sickness, judg-
ing from the tone Of his poem.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1878-01-25

lANKToN, Da. Jan, l5th.-A report
reached this city to-day that few
Ways ago, twelve Indians at the Spot
: 'Fu lall agency revolted against the
!, ,ocal authorities and threatened the
ives OF some of the official attaches
= 'ne agency Spotted Tail inter
fO'ed to quell the disturbance, bat
:. vas Informed by turbulent parties
4' "aIie they regarded him as their
! au chef, they would not obey him
Ie' INC present circumstances. Spot
~ ~ lail then drew his revolver and
i hn'ea two Of the insurgents, when the
i 'lce retreated and have not since
- zen heard of The cause Of the Diff
'y, or whether it extends beyond
= dozen Indians involved is not
Np0Ep at this time.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1878-01-25

Onu D Great chance to make m oney II
ElEBE En you can't get gold you can get
ElHHE EH ereenbacks We need person in
HhNE every town to take subscriptions
HEHEIEH for the largest. heapest and best
wv "a ~ sillustrated family publication in the
world Any one can become a successful agent The
most elegant works of given free to subscribers.
The price is so low that almost everybody sub.
scribes. One agent reports making over $50 in a
week lady agent reports taking over 400 sub
scribers in ten days. All who engage make money
fast. You can devote all your time to The business.
or only your spare time. You need not be away
from home over night You can do it as we'll as
others. Full particulars, directions and terms free
Elegant and expensive Outfit Free If YOU want
profitable work send US your address at once. 1t
costs nothing to try the business. No one who en-
cages fails to make great pay. Address 1.-THE Peo-
pie s journal Portland, Maine. lSep 4-6m
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1878-01-25

A GREAT deal of credit is due to Drs.
DauSman and Berger for the success
full manner in which they set Mr.. G.
B. Hollands leg. 1t was badly bro
Ken IN two places, and required con-
siderable skill TO set it properly. He
Is now getting along better than was
expected, and in few more days win
he able to walk.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1878-01-25
LIST OF LETTERS

tP@nilalning in the postoffice at Idaho City,
n DOlse county, |. T., on the 22d day of Jan.
S Saiy which, if not called for within thir-
O'sS' VIII be sent to the dead letter office.
p. =. L. Bibby, J. H. Brand, VIM. Calhoun,
> sI TieT T, Donahoe, A. Demartini, p. Fitzger-
CIV, 5henry Girch, Thos. Grany, AIonzo
oOOuen0ugh, VIM. Sitell. |. @. Scott.
TO-. PERSONS calling for any of the above LET
list "u'el'ised, ana give date OF
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1878-01-25

LYONS KATHAIRoN makes beautiful
glossy, luxuriant hair; prevents its falling
out or turning gray. 1t has stood the test
OF 40 years. Is charmingly perfumed, and
has no rival.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1878-01-25
Sperial gptifes.
A CAR II

70 all who are suffering from the error,
and indiscretions of youth, nervous weak
ness, early decay, loss Of manhood, &c,
FREE OF CHARGE. This great remed,
was discovered by missionary i -Soutl
America. Send selfaddressed enyelop.
to the REV. JOSEPH t. INMAN, Station ID
Bible House, New York City. T1y.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1878-01-25

By request of the citizens of PIac-
ervile the Idaho City Amateur ORA
tllatiO association viii visit that place
and play on Friday evening, Februa.
ry lst, and Saturday evening.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1878-01-25

REMEMBER tue performance of the
Dramatic Association commences this
evening at 1870 O'Clock sharp. The
programme is good one, and every
BODY should sattend. Secure your
seats early at the hall
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1878-01-25
Estrav Notice.

AIKEN UP BY ME, ON MY RANCH At HORSE.
q shoe Bend, Boise county l. t., on or about
November l6. 1877 bay stallion with little white
around the hoofs of his hind feet He will be three
years Old next spring, medium size, and has no
MARKS or brand. The owner will please come for
ward prove property. pay charges, and take the an
ima away. nj army
Dec4 '77-3w.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1878-01-25

A CONCERT will be given by the pub
lie school on February 22d, the pro.
ceeds to be invested in books for their
library The object is good one,
and everybody will attend.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1878-01-25
MONEY ORDER BUSINESS

WONDERFUL cures have been, and are
being effected by Piles Certain Cure for
Hemorrhoids or PILES. For sale at the
Drug Store in this city.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1878-01-25

DR.. RoTHwELL and family have been
spending a few days in this city
The Doctor returned to Placerville
Yesterday.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1878-01-25

SEVERAL couple came over from the
other side of the Basin to attend the
dance at the Springs last night.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1878-01-25

Two more beautiful scenes have
been painted for the theatre to be
used in the performance this evening.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1878-01-25

As we went to press last evening
everybody was preparing for the
dance at the Springs.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1878-01-25
PostoMce Hours.

During week DAYS, until further notice
he Postoffice will ne kept open from seven
M. until nine ?. M.
Sundays from halfpast twelve to one
/, nd from four until six r. M.
MONEY ORDER BUSINESS.
The Money Order Office will not be
onened at all on Sundays; and no Money
order business will be transacted on SAT-
urdays after four o'clock P. M.
S. 9. SILSBY,
Idaho City, Dec. 8. 1875. Postmaster