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Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1884-12-05

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Morning journal and courier., 1884-08-02
AN AWFUL GALLONS SCENE.

JeRersOnss Neck Not Broken by His
 Fall He Clutches the Black Cap From
 His Face and Dies After Prolonged
 Agony.
 BhonKLYN, Aug. 1.-Alexander Jefferson, the negro who, in jealous roesa killed Henry Hicks and Emma Jackson, also colored, nnd nearly killed Anna Jackson at Mrs. Jackson s residence in Brooklyn, paid the penalty of his crime upon the scafold at 10 o'clock this morning, in the presence of 400 persons He had become quite resigned to his terrible fate 8 week ago. When asked if he was prepared to die he replied that he was, for he had placed his faith in the Lord, who he knew had forgiven him. He expressed a wish to have good suit of clothes to be hanged in, and the sheriff had suit made for him. He was not hurried this morning in his prepara- tions for the exit into eternity, and every thing was done by those about him to divert his mind from his terrible taking off. Jeffer- son retired at 1920 o'clock last night and slept soundly until five minutes past five. He arose shortly after and told the under sheriff what he would have for breakfast. Just before it was brought in he prayed. The Rev. MT. Bass and Rev MT. Dixon, the latter d pdSDoT OL 8He faIrlcdH MeLuOulSI church, came in and prayed with him. He ate his breakfast with good appetite and then dressed himself in the black cloth suit ] which the sheriff had purchased for him. He was kept in conversation by his spiritual ad- mirers up to the time when he was led out to the scaffold between the two clergymen and the moose was placed around his neck. l The drop fell at 1907. The body shot ul about five feet. Somehow the knot slipped round under his chin and his neck was not broken. For a moment he was motionless, then he began kicking and struggling as his body was twirled about, and groaned. By 6 l desperate effort he got his hands up to the ] rope and then clutched his black cap and ! with his right hand tore it from his face, ex- 1 posing it's eontortions and his staring eyes | The scene was so horrible that many of the | spectators turned their backs. After he had pulled the black cap from his face his arms
 came down to his sides again, though the contortions of his face and the eonvulsions o1
 his body continued probably five minutes.
 It was fully eight minutes after the rope was
 cut before the physicians pronounced life ex
 tinct. One physician said he could hear the heart beat until nearly IS minutes after.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-08-02
THE PUBLIC DEBT.

Small Reduction Made During uly.
 WASHINGTON, Aug. During the month of July the public debt as shown by ths statement issued from the Treasury depart ment to-day was reduced s3, 993, ,288, against g, 900, 800 for July, 1983 The total debt now less cash in the treasury is $1, ,446, ,056,- . 900 and of this $1, ,225, ,407, ,95O is interest bearing debt. The total cash in the treasury to-day is $4O5, ,910,003 with current liabilities amounting to $266, ,9S1 100; leaving available cash balance of shows SIS, ,0173 320 in gold certificates out standing against $9s, ,392, 800 month ago. The silver certificates outstanding amount to S1SO, ,494 341 ,an increase of a little more than half million since June 3O The gold as sets have decreased about SIS, ,006, 900 during the month and the treasury now holds $116,- 661 ,0S9 in gold coin and bullion not covered by outstanding certificates Gold coin has increased little more than two millions, the treasury now holding $162, ,000 900 against $160, ,000, 900 on June 30. Of gold certificates there are $26, 800 900 in the treasury a decrease of but one-haf million during July. The number of standard silver dollars in the more than were held a month ago The customs receipts for July amounted to ST. 450, ,527, against $20, ,909, ,289 in July, 1888; the internal revenue receipts aggre- gated $, ,657, ,959, against $8, 984, ,286 in July, 1883. The total receipts for the month from all sources were $29, ,273, 994, about three quarters of million less than in July, 1883, while the expenditures for the month were $33, ,669, 900, about $4, 900, 900 less than dur ing July 1SS3
Morning journal and courier., 1884-08-02
MT. Hatch,s RodX Found.

NEW YORK, August 1,-The body of War ren D. Hatch, president of the Hatch Litho- graphing company, who disappeared about two weeks ago, was found to-day floating in the ocean off the Long Island coast. The circumstances attending the disappearance of MT. Hatch were as follows: On July 16 MT. Hatch's wife received letter from him in which he stated that he intended to commit suicide by drowning and that he planned to jump overheard from Long Branch steam CT. The police were notified and Pinkerton s agency engaged to assist in the search for MT. Hatch. Circulars containing his picture and description of him together with an offer of reward for finding him were sent out in large numbers. The cause of MT. Hatch's suicide is mystery.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-08-02
News by Telegraph
 FROM ALL QUARTERS. HAIL TO THE HEROES, 5, Greely and His Comrades Home Again.
 KIND FRIENDS GREET THEM. A Loving Meeting of Husband and Wife. THE KING OF THE TURF. Jay Eye See TrOts a Mile Nm 2:1O.
THE KING OF THE TURF.
Jay Eye See TrOts a Mile
 Mn 3:lO.
GREELY MEETS HIS WIFE

GREELY MEETS HIS WIFE
 After Years of Weary waiting-The
 Affecting Meeting That Took Place
 Nm the Cabin of the Thetfs-A
 Hearty Welcome To the Brave He-
 rOes From the North.
 PORTSMOUTH, N. H., August 1.-The rival of the Greedy relief squadron in the harbor to-day, day earlier than was ex- pected, disarranged all plans for their recep- tion, which was to have occurred Monday. The programme, however, was carried out as arranged. The steamer Leyden and the flagship Tennessee went down the harbor to meet the relief fleet, both loaded win visi- tors. The Tallapoosa with Secretary Chan dler, Mrs. Greedy, General Hagen, Congress man Robinson, of New York, and many oth- CTS on board also joined the reception party AS the squadron reached Sea Point the flags on every ship in the harbor were run mast high. The Bear, the last one of the three, passed at two p. m., and at once three rousing cheers were given from the Tennessee and the band struck up Home Again from For eign Shore.' From the decks of all the ships came cheer upon cheer, which were re- turned from the decks of the Thetis, Bear and Alert. The fleet came to anchor at 2:10 and immediately Mrs. Greedy, her brother, c. A. Nesmith, and John Greedy, brother of the lieutenant, were transferred to the Thetis amid more cheers. Mrs. Greedy was received by Command CT Schley at the gangway. Greedy was in the cabin and not aware of her approach. Fear ing that the surprise might affect him too much Commander Schley told her to wait till he could break the news of her arrival to her husband. He then went aft while Mrs. Greedy waited with evident feelings of deep emotion. It seemed long time before the signal was given, but when it came the eager wife hurried with rapid steps and rushed into Greely's cabin ''Oh 'Dolph!" was all that was heard as at last after weary years of waiting, doubt and despair the husband and wife were united. Then Com manders Schley, Coffin and Emory boarded the Tennessee and greeted their friends, fol- lowed by the other officers and men of the relief ships. None of the Greedy expedition were allowed to leave the Thetis nor was any one allowed to go on board to see them. Later in the afternoon Lieutenant Greedy and his wife were taken on board the Tallapoosa and removed to the house of Admiral Wells at the navy yard. It was felt that Greedy would be enabled to rest better and be less disturbed here than on board the Thetis. He will be kept in strict seclusion except to a privileged few for the present. Several of his relatives arrived to-day The bodies of the dead will not be removed from the yes sells here and if any services are held as in- tended they will be simply of memorial character.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-08-02

The Grand StreeJ LlVtTy OLADIeS NOIa nuIlDeT Io@ formerly occupied by Allen Seaman. The premises are modern and desirable in all respects and in per feet order. There are accommodations for thirty six horses and ample storage for the carriage outfit low price for the rental will be made to respon Shle tenant
Morning journal and courier., 1884-08-02
RELIGIOUS ECsTACY
Experienced by Criminal on the Gall
 lows.

Experienced by Criminal on the Ga1-
 lows.
 LITTLE ROCK, Ark, Aug. 1.-At Pine Bluff to-day Frank Williams, a stalwart mulatto, expiated the crime of wife murder by hanging. The scaffold was erected two miles from the jail. Early in the morning men, women and children foeked into the town to witness the execution. At ten o'clock the jail yard was jammed with un- sympathizing and morbidly curious crowd. At 11:30 the doomed man mounted upon a coffin in 8 wagon which immediately moved off, an immense crowd following Not less than five thousand people, mostly negroes, struggled to keep the victim in view. At 12 o'clock Williams walked up the steps of the scaffold and after he had scrutinized the moose his spiritual adviser read hymn and the multitude sang, while Williams body swayed back and forth though overcome by religious ecstacy. At 12:30 the trap was spung. His neck was broken and he died without tremor.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-08-02
A Little Girls Sad Fate.

CINCINNATI, Aug This afternoon a little girl started across the street at Pearl and Martin streets, and becoming frightened by the appearance of a horse and buggy, in her haste to get out of the way she rushed headlong into passing locomotive on the railroad A moment later her little body was taken from beneath the train with her head mashed to pulp. Not piece of the skull larger than silver dollar was left. Inquiry revealed her to be Rosa Spencer, six years of age, living with her parents at Fourth and Eppleston avenues
Morning journal and courier., 1884-08-02
Hopes Of maior North,s ReeoxerX.

HARTFORD, Conn, Aug. 1.-The condition of Majorth North, who was injured in yester days performance of the Buffalo Bill com bination, remains unchanged and if infamma- tion can be arrested he may pull through safely. This noon his condition was such as to give his friends strong hopes of his rec ov- cry. Outside of the majors important rela- tions with the Wild West show he is connected with MT. Cody in ranche interests in Nebraska.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-08-02
Personal.


 MT. John S. Beach and family left yester- day for Moosehead Lake, Maine Prof. Mark Bailey and wife left yesterday | for Montpelier
 Rev. MT. Kelsey of this city leaves to-day for Thomaston to offciate in the Congrega tional church there tomorrow He will preach there also next Sunday | MT. Ives F. Lyon, with Thomson & Bel den, the paint and oil merchants, State street, Is at Waramaug Lake for couple ot weeks.
 1 C.M Loomis started for Saratoga yesterday Prof. A. M. Loomis will join him at the l Grand Union Hotel next week. | The American Register of Paris reports the following Connecticut people registered abroad on the 18th of July: At London, G 1 F. and c. A. Cowles of Ansonia. At Ores den, George M. Brown, Julius H. Cotton, and MT. and Mrs. A. P. Hyde of Hartford | Edward Hawes and W. T. and Mrs Isbell of New Haven. At Wiesbaden, Joseph Cone | of Hartford.
 1 The Good Samaritans will give a moon light excursion on the Sound August 7, talk | ing the Philadelphia. The tickets are limit ed Captain Hnman generously donates the use of the boat for the occasion. Dr. and Mrs. J. s. Morrell, of 13S York street, this city, have been the guests of Mrs. Trad Fuller at Westfeld Mass, and have gone to Montgomery, Mass, where they have been joined by Miss H E. Lowe, of this city. for two weeks stay.
 Commodorn Scranton, of the New Haven Yacht club, arrived In the city yesterday.
 Messrs. James Gallagher, jr, William Price, Captain Munn and Colonel Hamilton, of Springfield, were with the yacht Minerva at Cottage City, Martha's Vineyard, on Thursday. They were expecting to leave soon to return to this city. 1 Yesterdays Bridgeport Farmer says: Fire Marshal Morgan, of this city, and Fire Mar shal Kennedy, of New Haven, were experi- menting with Little Neck clans at Savin 1 Rock to-day. The result will be made | known in due time
Morning journal and courier., 1884-08-02
At SaKfn R0ck

A large Waterbury party visits Savin Rock to-day. It will be the largest of the season at the shore. The excursionists come by the Derby road to this city and hence by the horse cars to the shore. The American says: Superintendent George w. Beach has left nothing undone to provide for the comfort and pleasure of the Savin Rock excursionists tomorrow. Nothing but passenger cars will be used, as arrangements have been made for the loan of an extra number from the Derby railroad. The party will leave the Nauga- tuck station in this city at 645 a. m. Once at the Rock, the real festivities begin. Howes' large dancing pavilion has been se- cured by the committee and Bergin's orches- tra will play continually to Halorans prompt ing until evening. There will be ample time for bathing, boating, etc No one need fear lack of real enjoyment. The young folks will pass greater part of the time at the large skating rink extending over the surf, which is run in connection with the pavilion. Horse cars especially provided will be at the pavilion at 500 p. m. to convey the party back, arriving is expected shortly after 8 o'clock. Tickets for the round trip S1 30
 Half-tickets $1.20."
Morning journal and courier., 1884-08-02

H. B. Winship and running mate then
 came out on the track, and trotter, runner
 and driver were in fine feather They start
 ed of finely at the word and went to the
 quarter in 2:01 clip; to the half in 1:01 15,
 the. three-quarters in 1:3411S and home in
 ratt1ing style in 2:06, the fastest mile ever trotted. H. B. Whinship, the owner, felt happy enough to stand on his head. Phal- las went two heats to beat his Chicago time of 2134, but only succeeded in equalling it, not feeling in the best condi- tion. Maxey Cobb, who was billed to beat Phailas' time of 2:13sl, failed to do it, but trotted a handsome mile in 2:1524, beating his own record by four and quarter seconds.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-08-02
BROTHERS ON THE GALLONS. :
Three Men Hung For Committing
 Arson.


 Arson.
 ScoTTsBoRo, Ala, Aug. 1.-George and Asbury Hughes, brothers, and George Smith, all white men, were hanged in the jail yard at D. m for burning MT. Porter's house on Sand Mountain last March. Although only one hundred persons were admitted to the hanging, crowds locked to the town from all directions All the condemned protested their innocence. Their crime was most das- tardly. Mr. Porter and his family lived in secIusion in beautiful mansion on Sand Mountain. He was very infrm and feeble and his wife was nearly eighty years of age. On the night of March 25, 1888, gang of outlaws fired the house in the hope of ex- torting money from the inmates, but only succeeded in burning the mansion. Since then the old man has died and his aged wife has grown blind through privations and e1- noSure.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-08-02
MARRIED IN BLOOD.
An Experiment That Resulted tn a
 Tra9edV.

An Experiment That Resulted 1n a
 Tragedy.
 LOUISVILLE, Ky, Aug. 1.-Near Brecken- ridge fatal shooting afray occurred few days ago, the details just being learned. Charley Poole, who had eloped with and married Miss Alexander, was riding with his wife and brother John when they were pur- sued by two of his wife's brothers, John and Elisha, who had previously threatened Poole's life on account of the clandestine marriage. Anticipating an attack the Poole boys opened fire, killing Elisha Alexander instantly and wounding John. Mrs. Poole was also se- verely wounded by stray bullet. No ar rests were made
Morning journal and courier., 1884-08-02
A DRUNKEN POLICEMAN's SHOT.
In a Quarrel with a Rough he Shoots
 the Latter Fatally.

the Latter Fatally.
 CINCINNATI, O., Aug This afternoon the unsavory neighborhood of Sixth and Lock streets contributed another to the list of murders for this season. Policeman Tim Gleason was drunk in the saloon of Joseph Myers when notorious rough named Mike, alias F'Yap" Kelly with party of friends entered. Gleason and Kelly were soon en- gagged in a quarrel and finally clinched. In the scuf1e Gleason's revolver dropped on the floor and Kelly made a grab for it, but the officer succeeded in getting the weapon and immediately fired, the ball taking effect in Kelly's abdomen. The wound is considered fo@o al
Morning journal and courier., 1884-08-02
A FEMALE DOCTOR's MIsFAKR.
LIVING ON ROOTS.
The Terrible Experience of a Wrecked
 CreXE.

BOSTON, August 1--The Portuguese schooner Piers at Boston to-day from Rio Grande had heavy weather from June to and was blown long distance out of her way June 19 she took on board heavy sea from the eastward, which filled the cabin and spoiled nearly all the ships provisions. Dur ing the last thirty days the crew had nothing of consequence to eat excepting kind of root which they ground into meal. Pilot No. 4 took on board on Thursday off Cape Cod some salt meat and potatoes which the poor fellows devoured most ravenously. The yes sel was one hundred days on the passage
Morning journal and courier., 1884-08-02
POLITICAL.

The chairmen of the Republican ward committees in the town of New Haven hereby notified to call meetings of the Republican electors in each ward or before the 10th day of August 1884, for tion which will elect delegates to the Republican State convention to be held in New Haven August 2oth. 1884.
 The number of delegates to which each ward is en-
Morning journal and courier., 1884-08-02

REAL ESTATE AGENCY, SIS CHAPEL STREET j27daw
 FOR RENT. 1&A TO good tenant, first floor of house 575 #;;; State street, at a low price. Also two tene; Ns!!A4 ments on Orchard street. Inquire at 146 Grown street GLOSLN HALL. jxTOtf
Morning journal and courier., 1884-08-02
4 NEST FOR CHOLERA,
Tons of Fish Washed Ashore Dead at
 Madison,

MADISON, Wis, Aug 1.-The fish in Fourth lake, principally perch, are dying at the rate of scores of tons daily. Great quan- titles are being washed to the shore and the city authorities have employed large gang of men and carting the fish outside the city limits and burying them in the, sand banks. Although tons, are thus removed daily, the quantity does not seem to be lessened. As yet no inconvenience has been suffered by the city on account of the stench. The city au- thorities are acting promptly Fish experts are unable to assign any cause for the whole sale mortality gii.-. -tslzs5-i5--
Morning journal and courier., 1884-08-02
FOR RENT.
HORACEP. HOADLEY,

Thirteen houses and thirty-one tenements in val ous parts of the city.
 kHeOpen evenings.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-08-02
A MOTHERS AWFUL DEED.
she eSTFfea to Bake Her Child sKna Al .. '1f MEAL -.. -H SRvau. .T .a#5 a-,-"- zsT

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 LxwRxNcE. v7B x1N1cE Kan, Aug Mrs. Anna Bulwer has been arrested in Jefferson county charged with attempting to bake her infant stepchild in an oven. She told the neighbors who rescued the child that it must have crawled in. The woman's late husband left g farm for the child which would have reverted to Mrs. Bulwer upon the little ones death.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-08-02
Quarter of a Million Mortgage.

NEWPORT, Aug IA mortgage for s250,- GOO was recorded here yesterday in favor of John H. Caswel and William H. Caswell of the tea house which failed in New York yes terday upon the property recently conveyed to them by Benjamin Bryer, supposed to be a member of the firm of Caswell & Go. All
 members of the firm are natives of Newport.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-08-02
THE CHOLERA.

A Large Number of Deaths at Mar
 SeflleS.
 MARsEILLEs, Aug. 1.-There were fifteen deaths from cholera to-day, showing an in crease which is due to the prevalence of fog. F1le"'hsve again been lighted in the streets to clear the oir.- A number of persons who fled during the height of the epidemic have returned to the city
Morning journal and courier., 1884-08-02
Police Notes.

Yesterday forenoon the ambulance of the police department was employed to convey from No. 27 Franklin street to the hospital Hans Hedolin, who has meningitis.
 Yesterday afternoon the police patrol wagon was sent to Grapevine Point. Charles Plumb had been making good deal of trouble at the pottery there and men had overcome him and tied his legs and arms. In that tied-up and helpless condition he was delivered at the lookup.
 Thomas MeDonough was arrested yester day afternoon for breach of the peace against Henry Rippenhausen at his boarding house.
 Emory Whiting, of No Church street was arrested last evening on charge oi breach of the peace against Maria Dobson He will have to answer before the City court this morning.
 Peter Fox, who lives on Adeline street, was 1 arrested last evening for a breach of the peace toward neighbor named Mrs. Frank Cook. It is quarrel between families that will have to be settled in the City court.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-08-02
GENUINE m1nGEr.
Weighing but Seventeen Ounces Alter
 Five VAava of Life

Five Days of Life.
 CAsTLEroN, Ind, August IA midget was born to the wife of Charles Silory of this place on Monday. The child, boy, is living and it's mother says is doing we'll, although after five days of life it weighs but seventeen ounces. An ordinary goblet placed over the head of the child reaches to its hips. The organs are perfectly formed and bear a good proportion to one another.
 
 The Failures of the Week.
 NEW YORK, August 1.-There were 241 failures in the United States reported to Bradstreet's during the week ending August 1, against 225 for the preceding week and 155, 105, and 75 in the corresponding weeks of '83, 'S2 and '91.
 A FEMALE DOCTORS MISFAKR. By Labelling . Bottle of Medicine Wrongly She Kills a Patient and is Herself Taken HI.
 BOSTON, Aug. Mrs. William Hill, of Roekland, Mass, visiting friends at South Boston, called Mrs Dr. Helen Cummings yesterday to prescribe for slight indisposi- tion. The latter left two bottles of medicine. Mrs. Hill seemed apprehensive of the decoc- tion and to reassure her Mrs. Dr. Cummings took dose herself This morning at 8 o'clock Mrs. Hill took her first dose of the medicine. She immediately became very ill and at S:30 was corpse. It appears that Mrs Dr. Cummings was also taken i'll from her dose after reaching home and has been under physicians care since. It seems that Mrs Cummings left bottle of strychnine for head trouble and tonic, but in labelling the bottles reversed the directions
Morning journal and courier., 1884-08-02
WILLIAM III. WHEELER.

REAL ESTATE AND RENTS.
 The care and rental of real estate speciality. Unrented properties supplied with good tenants
 Money furnished on Real Estate and Collaterals at short notice Fire and Life Insurance risks placed with sound and reliable companies only: Rents wanted at once-three whole houses for reliable ten ants. Undivided attention to delinquent tenants Office IA Phoenix Building SIS Chapel street. Open iI-91ff
Morning journal and courier., 1884-08-02
w.,.c F.s,,sell.a Not Rxhfbated,

NEW YoRK, Aug. 1.-The exhibition of two lepers which was to have taken place this afternoon in Union Square was prohibit ed, Dr. O'DonneI says, on application of the Chinese consul to the mayor. -.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-08-02

Chairmen and secretaries of ward meetings will furnish credentials to delegates, and will also senC duplicate copies of credentials to the chairman of the town committee.
 LUcIUs P DEMNG,
 Chairman of Republican Town Committee. New Haven, August 1st 1884. -t