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Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1886-05-28
The Strike in Chicago.

CHICAGO. May 13.-The Wholesale cloth
ing manufacturers, thirty-two in number,
decided last night to maintain the stand
they had taken OF making no CONCESSIONS
to the ''boss'' tailors or through them to
their employees. The "boss'' tailors sent
in a revised schedule OF prices to be signed
by the manufacturers, which the latter
claim is an advance on present prices OF
thirty-fve to fifty per cent. They declined
to consider it, and all agreed to shut down
this evening for an indefinite period,
or until such time as all the
employees consent to return to work on the
old basis. Their closing will affect several
hundred boss" tailors and nearly $4,000
employees, principally females, as we'll as
about 600 cutters, who had no voice in
the matter. The manufacturers say that
they pay better prices for work than any
OF the Eastern cities, and claim that to
grant the concessions asked would be to
drive trade away from this market.
AT a meeting Of the Eight Hour Associa-
zion last night Thomas Z. Hill gave a
general review OF the eight hour move
lnent, which he claimed had lessened the
working hours OF forty-seven thousand
men in Chicago, twenty Thousand If whom
are employed at the Union Stock-Ya,ds.
Many OF this number had been given ten
hours pay for eight hours work, although
such q raise was not within the scope OF
the movement, but was dragged IN by
many OF the unions. Possibly some might
have to return to the old hours OF work,
owing to the competition in the East and
other places. but the opinion was expressed
that wherever practicable the eight-hour
system would be adhered to.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1886-05-28

THE. little son of T. O'Brien, of Patch
ogue. J.. l., evidences a most cxtraordi-
nary desire to devour his own flesh.
The boy is a bright youngster, six
of age, and his mind, save for his auto
c~annibalistic tendency, swell balanced.
The boy, when left alone, tries to bite
pieces out of his arms and hands. He
seizcs his flesh between his teeth, but he
seems to feel no pain. His arms are
covered with scars of self-int1icted
wounds. His parents bandage his entire
body before he retires.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1886-05-28

The Maluva tree of Central India
bears flowers which are now being ex-
ported to Europe for their sugar, of
which they contain more than half their
weight. The tree resembles the oak,
and a single specimen sometimes bears
81 ton of flowers.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1886-05-28

The Sabbath Association of Philadcl-
phia has asked the mayor of that city
to enforce a law of 1894, which says
that no place of business shall be open
on Sunday. There are $4,000 such
places in the Quaker City, and the
mayor is asked to see that the 1000
policemen of the town enforce the law.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1886-05-28
p OF II DAY.

TIE red flag means blood. Those
who wave it in the land where the stars
and stripes are supreme must not COM
plain il the officers of the law which
thcy insult and seek to destroy handle
;them without gloves.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1886-05-28

In 1873, Prof. Brunetti, of Padua,
Italy, made experiments which led to
the construction of the first crematory
furnace, and thus scientific crema-
ton was inaugurated. When Gre
nation was advocated for thc.frst time
in this country, in 1874, it was met with
a storm of ridicule and violent oppose
tion. A Persian gentleman. then re-
siding in New York city. who wanted to
burn the remains of his dead wife, was
personally assaulted by a mob and COM
PEELED to resort to .inhumation.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1886-05-28

HAVING failed in their various attempts
to blow up or poison the Gar the nihi-
lists have tried to smoke him out bv
firing the forests, near Livadia, where
the imperial family was stopping.
Tanned by a strong sea breeze the
flames rapidly spread, despite the feeble
efforts Of the soldiers to check their
progress. till the sky for miles around
was in a glow. The fire burned for
several days, but, fortunately, without
reaching the boundaries Of the imperial
park. Great anxiety prevails at Liva-
.dia.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1886-05-28
America in ENGLAND.

CHICAGO, May 13.-John Gilmer Speed,
secretary OF the American Exhibition to be
held in London in 1887. has written to
Elihu B. Washburne inviting him to ac-
cept the position OF president OF the exhi-
bition. Mr.. Washburne yesterday replied
to Mr.. Speed announcing himself at the
service OF the projectors OF the enterprise
il it could be aided by his acceptance OF
the position. In his letter Mr.. Speed
writes:
"The purpose of the American Exhibit
tion is to make in London a thorough and
complete exposition of the arts, inventions,
manufactures, products and of
the United States, to the end that our ex-
port trade may be stimulated and in
creased;. that the flow OF capital from
Europe for the purpose of assisting in the
Development Of our %resources nav be
quickened, and that the movement of emil
grafton may be regulated by the possession
OF definite and trustworthy knowledge on
the part Of home seekers on the Other side
before starting for America"
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1886-05-28

SAN Francesca paper has taken
pains to 'tsize up all of the $4,000 low
rate tourists that have come under its
observation. The conclusion arrived at
is that the Eastern man is neither as
well fed nor as we'll clothed, nor as good
looking nor as bright as the native Cal
ifurnian.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1886-05-28
TO

All communicationsfor t~hisspapcr should be accom-.
panied ~ The nams Of ths author y not necessarily cg,s f..
part Of thewritcr. Wrtp only On, nc-side OF the pa.
per. Be particularly careful IN giving names and dates
ei Names arc often difficult to %dcciphcr. because of the
careless manner In which thy arc written.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1886-05-28
letters at breach of promis

-IOVe IcUCeTS HI DFUNCH OF promise
suits are usually amusing, but none
more SO than II written by an En-
glish young man, which was of such a
strain as the following: dearest,
most charming, superlatise Sally
am longing really for the time to come
when l shall have you in a home, a
bower of lovers bliss, where we a
COO and bill all the day long. We
soon shall have a splash, dash-up we'd
ding of our own, and then DC shall
take the shine out of them"
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1886-05-28

The River and Harbor Appropriations.
WASHINGTON. May 13.-As it passed the
House the River and Harbor bill makes the
following division OF the total a%ppropria.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1886-05-28

Out in Colorado there is Il town
having one church ana thirty saloons.
Chicago Inter Ocean.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-06-12
HedgesviiIe.

Among arrivals we mention Miss
Murphy, of Clarksburg Miss Jennie
Miller, of Frederick city Mr.. Craw-
ford, of Baltimore J. w. Miller, of
Bunker Hill, and Mr.. Myers, of Van
clevesville.
Miss Laura and L. Harley are Wis
iting friends and relatives in the Vi
cinity of Gerardstown.
On recent visit to the warehouse
of j. I'll. Miller & Sons, we discovered
well selected stock of agricultural
implements, buggies, phaetons, and
fertilizers, which are being rapidly
disposed of at the lowest cash prices.
Mr.. j. Il. Miller is in our midst
while his engine is beng overhauled,
and the squirrels retire to their rest
with the expectation of not beholding
the light of another day.
At the residence ofthe brides faith
CT on Wednesday last, Miss Laura Mil
Ter and Mr. G W Appleby. of Balti-
more, were united in marriage. Long
may they live with the handsome
recognition in the way of valuable
and expensive gifts from the hands
of those near and dear to them,is the
sincere hope of the humble writer.
The business outlook among oil
classes and conditions Of people, we
are happy to state, is moro promis-
ing.
We observed Mr.. Joseph Catrow
passing through our village on Sat
urday last. with number of fox and
gray squirrels. REPORTER.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-06-12
On a Persimmon Free.

PRINCE FREDERICK, MD, June s.
Charles Whittle, a young mulatto,
nineteen years of age, attempted to
rape the little five year old daughter
of Rev. l.. M. Lyle, of this place.
Mr.. Lyle, although minister Of the
gospel, was bent upon taking the
brute's life, but the pleadings of Mrs.
Lyle restrained him, and ms tead, he
took the mulatto to Sheriff Ander-
son, who put him in Jail.
As soon as the crime became known
great indignation prevailed. Last
night at IL p. m. about forty masked
men rode up to the Jail, overpowered
the guards and secured young Whit
tie, They bound him, took him to
what is known as "Wilson lane,"
mile from Prince Frederick, where
they strung him up to a persimmon
tree.
The sheriff found his dead body
there this morning. There is no
Glue and none wanted, the villagers
ssy !. : the lvnchers.
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MART1NsBURG w VA SATURDAY JUNE 12 1886

engaged in shipping stock to the
easternI markets-Ridgeway & Son
doing heavy business in that line,
NJ. Il. Payne considerable. They re-
port the lamb market sustaining it
self pretty well the present year
Among the arrivals during the
past week or so, we cannot forbear
to notice that Of our old friend and
former citizen, Stephen ID. Timber.
lake, Esq, who while here was the
guest Of Geo. w. North, ESD. We
were sorry to see that gentleman in
declining health, yet while here we
had with him the most pleasureable
interview, and found him to be the
same genial gentleman as in days of
yore. Our conversation was much
of the past--the time of the late war
when troubles and sorrows encom-
passed our pathway around, which
we hope may never more return.
May he come again and enjoy the
Inequalities of our house and home.
Later we would notice, with much
pleasure, our old and always friends,
NJ. S. Grantham and lady, who were,
whilst here, the guests of Mrs. Hat
tie Grantham and Mr.. John w. La
mon. Their stay was of too short
duration, but while here, had the
pleasure of short interview with
the Judge, who, rs ever, was kind,
genial and clever, and upon whom
age and care seems to sit lightly.
May his years yet be many, and his
usefulness among men never grow
less, as we know that few men his
age has been more useful to his fel.
low-man. S****A*
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WASHINGTON, ID. g., June s, 1886.
The bill introduced in the Senate,
early in the winter, to prevent the
acquisition of lands by Aliens, was
passed in the Senate this week, by a
large majority. The measure if pass
ed by the House, where it has now
gone for concurrence, will success
fully check the purchasing of west
ern lands by foreigners, who appear
TO be endeavoring to establish the
English tenantry system. The spirit
Of freedom and independence is too
strongly instilled in Americans bos-
oms to favor or permit such system
TO be established.
The English noyelists have clearly
illustrated the relative position OF
landlord and tenant. There can be
but little doubt that the miserable
condition OF Ireland today IL largely
due to this course Of civilization. a
century has made many changes in
this country, but few in Ireland.
Lever, although a writer Of fiction.
protrayed with great exactness, the
lamentable condition of the country,
arising from English cxtortion. Near
| ly 81 100000 acres Of western land
is owned by foreign corporations or
individuals, but the Ingalls, bill
(Which is now before Congress- pro-
viding that no person shall own more
than GAO acres, will eventually erad-
icate system so distastcful oevery
loyal American.
A refreshing departure from the
usual hackneyed story ofthe chronic
joker has been recently told on one
of the Secretaries. 1t seems that
the six-year-old son of Secretary
-- il regarded as an unusually
bright little fellow, but who possess
es great propensity for asking ques-
tions. Some evenings ago, while
fashionable gathering was enjoying
the Secretary's hospitality, Master
Harry ran into the drawing room,
and seeing his mother conyersing
with member of Congress, stood
impatiently by her side.
"Well, my dear, what do you
want z" she asked; giving him an af-
fectionate look.
81 want to know" he excitedly re.
piled chow fast the devil can run.
II am sure / don't know she
smilingly answered; "why do you
ask ?n
"Well / heard papa say just now,
that he caught the deral last night
when he got home from the club
ALIc.
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NO. 8.

The subjects prescribed according to
the program, were introduced by the
Instructor and treated by him and
the teachers with much interest and
benefit. In the meantime many good
methods OF teaching the different
branches were laid before the Insti-
tute A very excellent method Of
teaching spelling was introduced by
the Instructor. The evening exer-
cises were extremely interesting and
generally Of a literary nature, con-
sistiug of vocal and instrumental mu-
sic, Rotations and select readings bv
the best reading talent OF Storer
College. Tho interest increased each
following day. One Of the principal
features of the second dav was the
introduction Of the subjecs Of the use
of tobacco, by Mr.. j. G. Dixon, the
habitual use of which was unanimous
ly acknowledged by the Institute to
be perniciousto health and detrimon-
tai to the moral influence Of any
teacher. The teachers considered
the Institute the most practical one
they had ever attended. am glad
to state it was a grand success, as
the Instructor spared no pains and
energy in making it benefit to all
who attended.
The Institute adjourned the 9Th
inst, leaving the teachers with many
new ideas pertaining to their work,
and much better fitted to perform
their duty in the great field of edu-
cation.
j. g. DIXON. Sec'v.
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Pro,,. Bile Murder.

PITTsBuRa, june Airs. Mary
Wier was found dead at her home at
McCoy's, Ohio, witia her throat cut
from ear to ear. BY her side was q
large jack knife, and it was suppos-
ed that she had commit ed suicide
Late tonight Edward Hot, seholder,
a friend Of Mrs. Weir, was a. rrested
at Steubenyille on his arrival IRON
McCoy's. On his shirt was 70. una
several blood spots, which he 50, vs.
he got from shaving. He denies all
knowledge ofMrs, Wier's death, but
the authorities will hold him for fur
Their investigation.
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FAIRMoNT, w. VA, June, To-
The wooden mill of the Barnesville
Manufacturing Company, at Barnes
vile, with contents and fine machin-
cry, was entirely destroyed by iire
this afternoon. This factory was
one Of the largest and best equipped
in the State. The fire is supposed
to have been caused by spontaneous
combustion. The loss will amount
to about $4,000, with little insur-
ance.
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her son Robert, who was then living
in Baltimore, and who, many said, |
resembled, ] am glad to realize the
fact that nearly all those named have
worthy and honorable posterity still
representing them in your midst, and
would pay my tribute of respect to
the honored names of the dead whom
i once knew, respected and loved on
Apple Pie Ridge. B. N.
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Communicated


SHEPHERDsTowN, juno Z, '66.
Ed. Iadepeatlent:
If you viii allow me space in your
valuable paper, / shall through it
give an idea to the public regarding
the Peabody Institute for colored
teachers, held at Storer College, Har-
per's Ferry, conducted by Mr. j. r.
Clifford, the wisely appointed in
structor
The Institute convened June LIST,
at p. IN. Opened with an interest
ing and instructive address by the
Instructor, relating to the object of a
Teachers Institute. Secretaries were
!. ext selected, and ffty-seven were
an, oiled as members Of the Institute
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-06-12

In Richmond, Ind, and vicinity
there is strong sentiment against
capital punishment, and strong
effort will be made to save the life
of n. S. Bates, brutal wife murder
er sentenced to hang.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-06-12

The Jones and Small revival has
begun at indianapolis.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-04-13

Mr.. Beechcr says there are in the organi-
cation of the Knights of Labor two poisons
which must be eliminated or disruption
will soon come. One is the boycott and
the other the treatment of workmen not
members of the organization. In his opinion
boycotting is a tyranny worse than the tyr
amy of Russia. 1t does away with free
press and free speech. 1t ends liberty of
action. Nothing can justify the use of
such an agency. The immediate result might
apparently be good but in the end it must
be evil. OF the second poison Mr.. Beecher
says that the Knights do exactly the things
which form the basis of the grievances
they complained of, when they seek to
interfere with non-members. The leyel-head-
edmembers of the Knights are beginning to
take the same view that Mr.. Beecher does.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-04-13

The term Of Duskin, the district attorney
of Alabama, whose removal gave rise to the
extended debate on the prerogatives of the
President and Senate, has expired and the
President has renominated Mr.. Burnett to
fill the vacancy. Thus the case is taken out
of the scope of the Senate resolution, and the
Senate can now confirm Mr.. Burnett with
out violating either the letter or spirit of its
resolution. The President has done the
same in some fifty other cases where since
suspension, the terms of office of the old in
cumbents have expired. Dement, to be sur
veyor general of Utah is among those re-
nominated. He ought to have been dropped,
for since he was first nominated it has been
conclusiyely shown that he is an entirely I'M
fit man for the place. He knows nothing
about surveying, and what is very much
much worse, he seems to care nothing about
truth
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-04-13

Debate on the tariff bill is expected to be-
gin about May l. and already forty members
of the House have signifed their intention
to speak upon it, The Protection Demo-
Gratis think they can defeat it, while the
Free Traders are equally confident that they
can pass it. 1t cannot get through the Sen
ate however
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-04-13
The ancient mariners and horny-handed
fishermen of old Pemaquid will smile when
thn,r rond thiS in Tho Boston Inrrnal.

Pemaquid Point, in gale from any southerly
direction between southeast and southwest IS
said to be the toughest place on the main land OF
the entire Atlantic coast. Here is no monotony.
The water '.comes down at Lodore" with all the
genealogical sounds Southey could name, but it
comes down every day and every hour alike. Even
one may stand on the rocks at Pemaquid two
hundredfeet above the sea level for hours of every
day day for weeks and see no repetition. When
the southerly gale is on, and the tornado-tossed
waters of tie Gulf Stream are gathered into
mountain pillows which sweep maiestically north
ed arms of Cape Cod and Cape Sable and are first
met in their fury by the buiwarks of Pemaquid
Point, then the spectacle is terrificaly grand The
earth trembles under the furious assault The
spray is flung hundreds OF feet into the air. Huge
pieces OF rock are wrenched from the projecting
walls and hurled high upon the bank. For miles
the sea is white with Seething foam and the roar
is apDalliDg.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-04-13

Madison, Wis, the home of Postmaster
General Villas. and in years past a Democrat
ic stronghold, has just gone Repubilcan Oy
large majority. A Democratic Congressman
from that State says the result is due to VI
lass unpopularity, and is intended as re-
buke to him. Let the good work go on.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-04-13
CURRENT COM M EMIT.
BOSTON INDEPENDENTS AND MR.. oIEvE-

BOSTON INDEPENDENTS AND MIR. CLEvE-
LAND.
st. Louis Globe Democrat.
President Cleveland's course has been in
dorsed by the Boston Independents; but the
proceeding comes short of doing Mr.. Cleye-
land any definite good by reason of the want
of somebody to indorse the Boston Indepep-
dents.
THE INDIAN SCHOOLS ALL RIGHT.
Springfield Union.
1t was an excellent piece of work that the
Indian rights association and its local
branches accomplished in vigorously and
promptly meeting the attempt Of Congress
men Holman and Cannon to cut off the APP
preparation for Indian education in Eastern
schools. Members Of the House were sup
piled with the facts in regard to this Eastern
work. as gathered by Bishop Hare, Miss
Helen Ludlow of the Hampton school, and
others. and resolutions of protest, signed by
influential names, were sent in from local as
sociations. AS result, the final vote on the
question stands 226 to five in favor Of, con-
tinuing to support the Eastern. schools: 1t
is the work Of voluntary organizations, hav-
ing definite object in view, that accom-
plishes substantial results even in matters
which are supposed to be taken care OF by
the government
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-04-13

Gould says he doesn't own dollars worth
of stock in the Louisville & Nashville road,
and never saw or heard of the advertise
ment of its officers for deputy marshals of
grit until it was sent him by the Knights.
The Knights are painting Gould rather
blacker than he is.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-04-13

1t appears from the Argus that Appraiser
Pierce and Assistant Appraiser Woodmsn
have introduced so many improvements into
the appraisers Office that more assistance
has been necessary, and accordingly Mr.
Lord has been hired to help them. The
more improvements of this sort the better
the hungry and thirsty will be satisfied.
How it will be with the people who pay the
bills is another matter
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-04-13

Editor Pulitzer of the New York World
has concluded to resign his seat in Congress.
He thinks journalism and Congressional ser
vice are incompatible, though he has seen SO
exceedingly little Of the latter that he could
hardly have arrived at that conclusion from
experience.