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Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1885-09-18

..,m R.alle. Lincoln. Uamlin.k Kings
and Dawson counties were re-
.,.l petitions for prohibition. An
,,r rom numerous citizens in diff
.,rt parts OF the proposed state asked
=, IL question OF p%rohibitian I've SUBJ
,tel 10 vote vi the people when the
,.,itution is put before them for rat
,.tiDn.
Mohave County miner., 1885-02-15
TELEGRAPHIc SUMMARY.
4 PREcocIoUs CRIMINAL.

Cairo, ILL.,. February 8.--Frank
Abner. agod Is, Who seems to be a
precocious criminal, is in Jail at Me.
tropolis for the murder Of his grand
mother, Mrs. Ross, in Hardin county.
He tells his horrible story With per.
feet composure, eats and sleeps we'll
and does not seem to appreciate the
epormity Of bis crime. He says that
on Monday evening hs was cbopping
wood for his grandmother, whom
Trumbull Watson, an older boy in,
duced him to 90 away and play, tell,
ing him that il bis grandmother OBJ.
jected to knock her in the head. She
reprimanded him wher he came
home. He went sullehly to bed and
about midnight arose, took an axe
went to bis grandmother's bedside
and buried the weapon in her brain
killing her instantly.
Mohave County miner., 1885-02-15
GENERAL EARLE KILLED.

Korti, February l1.--Genersl
Earle was killed in action on Tues.
day. The fight occurred on the Nile
= few miles above Duika island. When
General Earls's forces reached the
pass they were subjected to a heavy
fire from field guns. which the Arabs
had placed in commanding positions
General Earle had no artillery and
conmar ded tho troops 10 charge. II
was more scramble than a charge,
but the Arabs were driven from the
heights al the point of the bayonet
aud fell back slowly toward tho
river. All that then remained 10 be
captured wGs iittio fort on tho river
bank. AS tho British column ad
vauced it was met by q steady and
we'll directed fire from behind the
sapd and watlings which composed
the Arab fort, and many men OF the
attacking party were killed. Gener,
nj Earle again ordered his men II
charge and put himself at the head
Of the column. He wss killed during
this charge. The fort was ultimate
ly captured but at a terrible cost. In
addition to General Earle, three of
ficers and eight men were killed and
thirty five men wounded.
Mohave County miner., 1885-02-15
RAILROAD ACCIDENT.

Creston, Ia, Feb. "a serious &C
cidsnt occurred ten miles west 81
this place this evening. As train No
8, west bound, approached the bridge
across q small stream it struck q
broken rail. 1t ran upon the bridge
which went down, carrying with il
two coaches ands sleeper, containing
from twenty to twenty five passen
gers. The killed are: Robert Brown
Of Mount Pleasant, Iowa; Mrs. Pow,
ell, Of Few Albany, Indiana; Mrs
W. G. Carroll, OF Ssgauche. Color
ado. The wounded are: A. b. Cole
of Grand Rapids. Michigan, slightly
cut 10 the head; G. III. Howell, sleep
ing car conductor. Of Creston. in
jured in the hips; 8. j. Linsay, 10
riously; W. J. Davenport, Of Bur
lington, sligtly; Dr. ". G. Carroll. o
Sagauche, Colorado. seriously; Mrs
f. Farrell, Of Prescott, Iowa, s-rious
ly. The broken rail was cansed b!
the cold. The iDjured~ere removed
to the summit b. ust.. and all that il
possible for their comfort IS bsinl
done.
Mohave County miner., 1885-02-15
THE BORDER WARFARE.

Galveston. February 1.-THE
News San Antonio special says: A
rumor is current this evening that
Sheriff Oglesby. Captains Hail and
Shelby were killed sni several citi
zens wounded by Mexican marauders
sho rssrosse 1 tne Rio Grande wit /,
an Increased force IN Tuesday night
to ave1gs the death OF tier fourtseu
comrade, killed near Carrizo Springs
last week. Another report says tha.
Oslesby aud Shelby were killed ont.
right aud Captain Lee Hall bad lsg
shot off. The details are confined to
tho statement that while the thrss
officers we're riding at the head ot
forty armed men, the citizens com
nand WAS suddenly ambushed. II
these rumors prove true battle mus,
have followed, but no confirmation
or details seem obtainable tonight
The telephone wiros TO distant point.
are pos working. A telegram from
Colulla says that Captain Hall LEI
there with twenty men TO scour Dim
nit county, and nothing has beer
heard from him. There isgreat anx'
isty along the border. The feeling
against the raiders is intense.
Mohave County miner., 1885-02-15
TIE ELECTORAL VOTE.

Washington, February 11.--"And
the President Of the Senate makes
this declaration only - pnblic
statement. in the presen:e OF the two
houses OF Congress, OF the contents
Of the papers opened and read on
this occasion, aud not ~ possessing
any authority in law IA. declare any
legal conclusion whatever" This
announcement to-day by EdmuDds
as President Of the joint convention
Of the two houses Of Cong.ess in
conciuding the ceremonies attending
the electoral count, was the one
strikingly Interesting incident Of the
proceedings. 1t caused the spects
tors to cheer and sttrted q murmur
Of surprise and dissent among q
large circle Of Republican SENATOR
which broke out into open protests
when the Senators werc once more
back in their own chamber. Senator
Edmonds' object was 10 establish &
precedent. His Republican nssoci
atss 80 regarded it at least, and thost
OF them who IN 1876 contended iol
the right Of the Vice-President u
count the vote determined to join il
the issue with their presiding officer
and the prospect is thst tomorrow
the old battle will be fought ovei
again. Fortunately for the country
tners is 90 dispute As to the result
aud the controversy and dispute ms,
20 on indefinitely without affecting
Cleveiand's title to the Presidency.
Mohave County miner., 1885-02-15

the proposition be humored the crank,
who went on: .Yes, ] am gong TO DO
it, be said, .snd / have devised .
number Of plans and got the thing
down 6ne. ! know every inch OF
ground il Wsshipgton and wss
Sinking that = good way 70 do II
would be to lay for him on the White
House steps and shoot him. or te get
behind his favorits seat in the White
House and stab him. I don't like
the depot plan, because escape 10 not
10 easy." The mans frame quivered
and his eyes flashed as be spoke. The
police were summoned and he was
arrested. A dagger was fouod in
his oat-pocket. An Investigation
showed that be had recently escaped
from tue asylum at Seneca Falls.
Mohave County miner., 1885-02-15
fHg AMERICAN IsrHMUs.

Panama, February ll.-Martial
law has betn proclaimed in this city.
The Assembly has closed it's sessions.
alleging the restriction Of the ieg,s-
lative action by the Government. The
coast OF Cauca IS in the bands Of the
revolutionists, as Is also Barspguilla.
Navigation On the atagdalsus river
is interrupted. Communication with
the interior Is in the Same plight.
The Government assures the pnblic
Of its ability to suppress the rsyolu
ton. There is an ERglish and an
Italian man OF war in the port,
President villa will shortly leave, to
assume command Of the national
forces at Cartbagena and Barrsn-
euilla, ano Vice President Arosems
will assume the duties OF President
in bis absence.
Victor do Lesssps snd party, who
made an sIsminati IN Of the canal,
pronounce 1t O success
Mohave County miner., 1885-02-15

letter. will be back there BY Fri
di.y and will call on him 10 person.
You may make public, ifyou choose,
the fact that smeltsr will BE- erected
there, provided tho railroad ccipps.
mes will do what is right
A second letter from the same gem
tIsman to another live citizen Of Al
b,'qusrqne says: II am glad te' in
form you that there is an opportunity
for Albuquerque to secure large in
vtstment provided things are ta,is
factory there. l mean by this. that
I return to your city authorized Ia
Ind ont what the country car. do
towards supporting smeltsr at thai
point. II l ind things there all Right
! an TO gu srantes the erection cf the
slnelter in your city ut no di.tant
date. l have been at much per,onai
expense and trouble to get the ,ften
iioD Of capital d,I scied that way, and
hops that all interested at Albuaner-
que will appreciate how importint it
is for large smelter to be placed
there"
When Mr.. Brown was here last
week he stated that bs WAS very ia.
,orably Impressed with this CITY a,
the proper place for snelter He
Gays there is but one thing that will
prevent the cspitilists whom be rep
ressnts FROM erecting the works heie
and that is too heavy railroad rates
Tor the movement Of ore. We have
every reason to believe that bott
railroads will be reasonable IN theil
freight rates, and il our enterprlsipe
citizens will meet Mr.. Brown on hi.
arrival to-day and assist him IS b.
deserves, we will have a smelsar oI
$50 tons power per day and Withir
two acknowledgements Jour
nal.
Mohave County miner., 1885-02-15
HANGED.

Philadelphis, Feb. 12.--hicbard
Freuk. was hanged in the corridor
'of The county prson this morning.
The crime for which bsgwas sxsest-
ed was the murder OF Augusta
Zimms, his parsmour. and the wife
Of his friend. Freuke wanted the
woman wholly TO desert her husband
which she declined to do. On tbs
night Of October 7th last the two
met. They were observed standing
talking together on the street. The
man appeared angry and suddenly
drew q revolver with which be fred
, shot, taking effect behind Mrs
Zimm's heart, and 10 few minutes
she was q corpse. The murderer de
clarsd that ii was his intention to
commit suicide, but bis courage
failed him.
Mohave County miner., 1885-02-15
P-BLIC OFFICES.

Bills have been introduced in the
Legislature to make certain appointive
offices elective. Among them q bill
10 make the office Of the Attorney
General elective and another to 40
the same with the Office Of clork Of
the board Of Supervisors. To ell any
Office, from the highest TO the lowest
by election, aud thereby ensure to the
people an officer OF their own choice
10 10 harmony With the Amsri
can notion OF government. We as a
people understand and appreciate
the beauty OF government by the will
Of the majority: and when IN eKorcis
ing that will We make a mistake, ~
We sometimes do and elect q man not
6t for the position. we grin and bear
till his Term Is ont. with q grim for
besrapce, still, it being our own act,
We endure without open dem onstra.
ton Of discomfort: but when a person
is arbitrarily set over Us whom We
would not select If we had an option
in the matter, our expression Of dis,
content is open and the Office aud The
officer lose that respect which should
bs given TO ensure good government,
We viii not elaborate the IDEA: bu,
give our voice now and always II
favor Of making all public offices cleo
tive. The pe"ple pay the officer, and
they should be allowed to say u
whom the pay shall be given.
Mohave County miner., 1885-02-15
A DANGEROUS LpyATIo.

st, Lsnis, February IL An
escaped lunatic frvu Sersca Falls,
N. !. was arrested hore to-day for
threatning to assassinats President
Cleveland. He entered the Office ol
the Health Commissioner aud intro
duced himself as DR.. William Ray
from New York. He said he was in,
specting insane asylums, He entered
into a learned argument with DR.,
Dorset regarding the treatment oi
the insane. In the midst Of his tail
he suddenly whispered that be had
boeu selected by Divine power aud
BY the oppressed to remove President
Cleveland. The announcement para
ly red the physician, but ssssnting "a
Mohave County miner., 1885-02-15
MARnIAaE OF MISS MAckkY.

PARIS, Feb. 12.--Miss Eva Mackey
was married to-day to Don Ferano
Julien Colonns, prince Of Ga.stro.
1t was perf'Imed with poutincal high
mass, by Monssgnior de- Resde. pa.
pal nuucio, in Nuncio's Chapel, thi.
city. The clyil ceremony Of mar.
risgs VAS performed yesterday. The
The Witnesses were Darrs Colonna
Prince CoIonns. United States Min
ister Morton. and the Duke DsCsdez
After tue celebration OF the Religions
rite, Mrs. Msckey, mother Of ths
bride. gave a grand bridal reception
which in every respect must rani
with the most magnificent festival,
OF French, history.
Mohave County miner., 1885-02-15
A REAL SHELTER.
This II what lIsssns Up for
,Albus1erqae in the Near
Future.

There 10 scarcely day but what
some one comes forward with some
kind Of . scheme purportingto BE- 9
sure thing for the upbuilding Of A.
buquerque. They mean very we'll
but their schemes very often 60 avry
and sometimes fall entirely to the
ground. For this reason The Journal
has been refusing to publish anything
Of the Wild cat order. Now,we think,
We can assure our readers that seme
thing substantial - really to CONS
and in a short time. The following
letter received from p. T. Brown, si
Denver, to prominent business mat
Of Albuquerque, dated February Stt
ssys: II return to Albuquerque fully
authorized to inspect that locality
with view of establishing smsltsl
works there. This, I have no d.oub'
will be good news for you and all tbs
citizens interested in the growth anc
prosperity Of your city l shall 81
poet you to help NO in every way pos
sible. Please see Mr. Smith of ths
Atlantic & Pacific and show him thi'
Mohave County miner., 1885-02-15

Mexico, Fe.. 10. President Diaz
gave a state dinner yesterday in
honor OF the representatives Of tive
different railroad companies whict
are visiting the city. Charles Crock
er and his party and Captain Fad,
were among the guests. A large
qnsptiiy oi cotton has been pur
chased by firm from Texas mer
chants. which will be sent by rail
road to this city, ss charges are very
moderate.
Mohave County miner., 1885-02-15
aokDoN MURDERED.

Korti, February l0.-Colonels vii
son and Wortley. with tho expedition
sent TO Khartoum, arrived here TO-
day. They made the journey from
Gubat in four days. They bring
news Of General Gordons's death
One Of the Pashs's among Genera
Gordon's forces marched the gar
rison to the side Of the town neares,
Omduran, saying ihat . rebel a.tsci
was expected at that point. Mean
time another traitorous Pasha open
ID the gates at the other side Of tn.
city. allowed the Mshd,'s troops tt
enter, and they easily captured th'
place. General Gordon was stabbed
while leaving the Government house
Mohave County miner., 1885-02-15
SUIT AGAINST A RAILRoAp.

Carson (Nev.) J. February "a suit
wss recently commenced in the Unit.
ed States Circuit Court for the Dis
trict Of Nevada by the Central Trust
Company Of New York. as trustees
for the bondholders. to forecloas q
mortgage for $3.50, coo on the Nevada
Central Railroad. which runs from
Battle Mountain TO Austin, New, a
distance Of ninety four miles. The
road is owned and operated by the
Uuion Pacific. G. w. Hincbclif hss
been appointed Receiver by Judge
Ssbin, pending the litigation.
Mohave County miner., 1885-02-15
THE PENNSYLVANIA SOCIALISTS.

Pittsburg. February 9.-Betwesn
fifty and seventy five members Of the
International Wortingmen's Associ.
alton met in jefferson Hall, Allie
cheney city, tonight to discuss 90
ciall~m and snarcbism. Joseph
Frick and John Staub made lengthy
addresses. Frick spoke in German
and denounced the United States
Senate for passing the dynamite res
olutious. He said the Senators weI
oil millionares and that they we're
pl.yipg police for England. A.
poor man could not get his rights b.
law and order, he advocated murder
and revolution. Staub spoke IN th'
same strain.
Mohave County miner., 1885-02-15
TRAINe pHLAYEp.

Kansas City, Feb. l0.-The ther-
mopeter this morning ranged IL de
gress below zero. Passenger trains
from the west arrived nearly on time
and went out on all the roads, but
none came in over the Rock Island,
Wabash or Hannitai roads while on
some Of the others thers were serious
delays.
Mohave County miner., 1885-02-15

Prescott Courier, -s
, IL il ,tated that ~ special term Of the Dis
I trict Curt will be commsucsd here on the
! lCtA inst.
! The CITY is short about $4,000, and il
n,ay be necessary to collect tar Of 81 O
| On ,te 800. ..
4 gentleman who has Just como TO rrss
cott iICm tho Verde saws the young whAa,
Iooke well. Farmers are sowing barley snt
maxim! new irrigating ditchss.
Taxpayers of Prescott and the surround
ing country are sIsrting themselves Il
have taxas reduced.
Flagstaff Champion. H.. ... ...
r. NJ. Slnford. a former resident. and
ono of the most able ATTORNEYS that ever
put out shingie in Flagstaff, stopped of
tor n brief visit On Monday. He was on
| his way to st. Johns
| Prescott Journal.
Attorney General Churchill has returned
from his visit to Pasnix.
A branch lodge of the Catholic Kright {,
of America will shortly be started in Pres
cctt.
The total number Of Indians in Arizona,
according - the rep,It Of the Secretary of
the Interior, Il 1889 OF these ( 4,2s7 an
not IN charge Of agents.
| g 'vernor Title has been elected ms,n-
Der OF the executive committee Of the Ma
tional Bi i-Metallio Association.
Yuma Sentinel.
This indos,riops Papago Indian Keeps
bringing gold dast into Yams.
At,nnery has Just been established q
Nogales, the arst in Arizona.
Prescott Miner. .
Big deer ars plentifnl in tho market and
the pleasant weather 10 bringing the listls
dears on the street again.
The arst faro game. whose limits are 3!
10 doubles, and !? 80 TO cases, ever opsusd
in Prescott, Logan operations on the 10th.
But little nerve is required 10 press the
limits Of such bank.
H,n. G. c. Bean has nsaatlatioss pend
ing for the sale Of HIS Copper Basin proper
ty. Notwithstanding the fact that oopps
u RAW only quoted at about ten osuts, Mr.
Bean informs US that the inquiry for goo,
copper propertie, Is greater thsn al sn,
previous time. In all pruaahilty, u,
Bean will perfect a safe.
CanGdsrahis iioh rock ,s haina brought in
10 the city, -.
'oHbstnss Record.
Steve Henkls, one Of the Americans 70
centlv imprisoned at Maedaiena by th
Mexican authorities, arrived in camp ol
Sunday. and was warmly greeted by hi
many friends.
Not a single Ari zona mining man wa
present at the Dsnver conven lion, an,
Governor Tritls WAS compelled TO ask tn
president Of the convention to act ~ Ar
sona's representative. This lack Of intsrsS
In matter 40 closely touching one Of th
Territory's greatest interests, docs no
speak well for the enterprise Of its lsadin
men.
Mohave County miner., 1885-02-15
VIEWS or DE LKssEPs.

DE Lesseps, in an interview, said
bat he considered the English sx'
pedition would he doomed to failure.
Il may reach Khartoum. but the Sou,
dauese will not submit. The Eng.
lisb, in going or returning. will fall
prey to the hundreds OF thousands
Of fanatics who are ready TO die.
Mohave County miner., 1885-02-15
rroHrrsa IN roseurs.

Paris, February IA dispatch
from Tonquin states that the French
column advancing toward Lsngson
under General Briere Delisle, has
had three days hard lighting in the
defiles Of the mountains. The French
losses we're bcsvy, but the troops are
making steady progress, despite the
obstinate resistance OF the Chinese.
Mohave County miner., 1885-02-15
1 xosarslr MASSACRE.

London, February 10. The follow
ing additional details OF the killing
OF General Gordon and The fall Of
ksFthoum hass bean received: At
daybresk on the day Of the GU ptdre,
which d variously stated as the 18th
and 9th Of January, General Cor.
don's attention was attracted by .
tremendous turnult 10 the streets.
He left the pals,ce, or Government
building. in which be made his head
quarters. TO ascertain the canse OF
the disturbance. Just as he reached
the street be was stabbed 10 the back
and fell dead. The tumult was caus.
ed BY the Mahdi's troops, who had
gained access 10 tho interior Of tho
town through trsschery and who
were soon 10 complete possession Of
the place, including the citidel. A
fearful massacre Of the garrison fol-
lowed. The scenes Of slaughter are
described ~ surprising the Bull
gsrian. atrocities and rivaling the
WORT horrors Of the Sepoy mntipy.
The panic stricken Egyptians were
captured in flight and put TO death
with tho most fendisb tortures.--
Some were transi1ed With spears and
left to bleed to death. Most OF the
victims were mntilated in the most
horrible manner. Their eyes were
gouged out, th,nr noses slit aud their
tongues torn ont by the roots. In
msnv cases mutll sted parts Of VIC
tims' bodies were thrust into their
mouths while they were still living
Tue massacre included many non.
combstants, and Egyptian women
were subjected 10 the most shameful
indignities. More than lOO women
aud young girlp were given over to
the uduul lSiiVWtIb W Oo uscu nc
slaves After the slaughter many
Arabs were seen dsshing about the
streets with tho heads of Egyptians
impaled upon spears. The next
night was spent in a ssturnslia Of
blood and deb,nchery.
THE MAHDt's HEADQUARTERS,
Since the capture OF Khartoum the
Mahdi has repaired the Notifications
and made the place weil-nigh i'm.
pregnable. He has made it bis per-
msnent headquarters and 10 said TO
have abundance Of gnns, small arms
and ammunition. Both OF Colonel
Wilson's steamers were wrecked ow
ing to the treaehsry of the pilots.
who will be court rnartialed.
General Gordon was killed ON the
morning Of the 9th. The garrison
at Gubat is exssperatsd over the
news Of the massacre.
Mohave County miner., 1885-02-15
A PRICE On THE PRrcI OF WALLS.

New York. February ll.-Rossa's
paper, the United lris,lman, has the
following special from Dublin: /,
has been decreed to offer . reward OF
$4,000 for the body, dead or alive
Of Albert Edward Guelph, nicknsmed
the Prince Of Wales. England hiss
offered a reward for the assssination
Of Osman Digma and we may profit
by the example.
Mohave County miner., 1885-02-15
1sesssdiags ot tho Beard n ss-
yssvisors.

Ths Hon. Hard of Supervisors ,nss Feb.
ruasy sth lsaS. -Pressnt, the full Board and
ths clerk.
Minutes rad and approved.
The following bills were allowed, and
wsfrants ordersd drawn on the di6srent
funds therefor. viz.
VIM. Reed. hospital nurse. Gensr.
Al Fund. d......................, NO %
James Dougherty, burial Of BSn.
dsrs General Fund. 70 %
J. Acosts, wood Gsrerai Fund. ..., ~ ~
Mrs. G. Gross. for tho care Of Mrs
Moofs, General Fund .sas 10 % 8
Mrs. Q. Gross, disailowsd. ......... 500
J.. J.. Lsssslle, election services,
General Fund unds............... 10 90
A. L. Bancroft d Go. Tax receipts,
Contineent Fund. .......... 10 rs
Il. Tssesst. fare for iaddy Land, ssst
General Fund. Dd............ 200
N. W. Benklc, indigsnt sick, Cen
erni Fund. (Supervisor Hepkle
| retiring during action on tLis
bill il).".".,,,,.,s...,, - 70
Ordered that new warrant for t2s % b
drawn In favor Of Caldwell Wright to ~
place warrant No. s32, Lost, he having AIsd
his af3dsvit and bond.
II Back un, repairs to clock,
Gsnsrai Fund. ~ 30
Bead of Charles Price, j. p. for Owen
Precinct approved.
A spx,or's bond for the year 1885 6xsd st
80 ooo.
Petition from tho citizens Of Kingmss
for branch Jail read, and tbs clerk ordepsa
TO draw plans and specifications, and 3D.
vertise for bids for the erection Of the ssns
ui til April 9Th next.
W. II. Taggart a Co.'S bid for furnishing
. McNeals and Urban safe NJ. % st $50,
cash, laid down at Kingmsn, accpted.
Adj urnsd to call Of chairmsn.
Attest;
CALDWELL WRioHr.
/ Clerk.
Mohave County miner., 1885-02-15
LAKE oxrARIo FROZEN.

Hamilton. Ont. February H.
Lake Ontario Is frozen ten miles ont
from shore and tho ice is strong
enough for tssmipg. Such q thing
is unprecedented. Several schools
were dismissed to-day on account OF
the cold.
Mohave County miner., 1885-02-15
HLAyY SNOW FALL.

Montgomery, Alabama, Feb. IL
A snow fall began here At 8 O'Clock
this morning. The depth Of snow Is
greater than has been known for
many years.