davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-11-28
The Canadian Pacific.

Boston, November PA special
from Ottawa says: General Manager
Van Horn of the Canadian Pacific rail.
road says he has concluded arrange.
ments with the Boston and Lowell rail-
road to reach Boston, which will be
made the principal winter terminus of
his road. The papers will be signed
early next week. Connection from
Montreal will be made with New Port,
Vermont, over the Southeastern road.
thence to Woodsville, New Hampshire,
over the Lowell road.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-11-28
Rioters Discharged.

MILWAUKEE, November Pr. N.
Austin began the closing argument for
the defense in the trial of the Milwau-
kee Garden rioters this afternoon. He
will be followed by McKinny, for the
State, who will close the case. 1t is
thought that Judge Sloan will charge
the jury late in the afternoon. Anoth.
er of the defendants was discharged by
the Judge in the morning, viz: Joseph
Wojcichowski. This makes two who
have been discharged.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-11-28
Devil,S Work.

LOUISVILLE, KY, November PA
Courier.Journal special says: As devel.
opments are made in the Knox county,
KY, affair it grows in horror. 1t is un.
doubtedly true that Mrs. Poe and her
two lady guests were raped and together
with the five children were murdered
and then burned up in the house. The
devils who did it are not positively
known, though suspicion rests upon one
John Warm and his alleged wife, who
were neighbors of the Poes.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-11-28
Our Products i'm the East.

SAN FRANCISCO, November 27.-The
Chronicles New York special says: The
markets are we'll stocked with fruits,
vegetables, fish and meats. There is a
large supply of salmon from Puget
Sound. A leading dealer has received a
carload of $4,000 pounds and is selling
middle cuts at 25 cents a pound aud
whole fish at l6 cents. California pears
are from 40 cents to $l.50 per dozen and
California winter pears IS cents dozen.
Tokay and muscat California grapes IS
cents for five-pound boxes.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-11-28
Report Of the Director of the
Mint.

Report Of the Director OF the
Mint.
WASHINGTON, November 5.-The re-.
port of DR.. Kimball, Director of the
Mint, for the year ending June 30, 1886,
was made public to-day. While the
mints did more werk than during the
previous year, the expense was less by
$l97, 900 The gold deposits during the
year aggregated $49, ,534, of which
S32, 456, 493 was of domestic pro-
duction. The silver deposit
ed and purchased was 1917 ,O26,
of which $32, 454, GA was of domestic
production. The coinage of gold aggre.
gated S34. or, $50; silver, $50, 022, BAT.
The seigniorage on the coinage of silver
from July l., 1878, to July l, 1886,
amounted to $3l, l02, ,3O3. At the date
of the passage of the coinage act of
1878, the London price of sill
yer was 55 pence and the intrinsic
value of the silver dollar 93hc. At no
time since has the price been so high,
aud last year the decline was rapid, fall.
ing to the lowest price ever known. At
the lowest price the silver dollar was
worth 7l2-l0c. The director es-
Inmates the coin circulation in
the United States, July lst.
1886, as follows: Gold, $54S. $50, OBJ
silver, $3OS, 7S4, ,22O. The production of
gold and silver in the world during the
calendar year 1885 is estimated at:
Gold, SlOi, $4,000 silver, at coinage
value, nearly $l25, 100000. The pro.
duction of silver steadily increases. The
United States holds rank as the princi-
pal producer of precious metals, its pro-
duclion being about two-ffths of that of
the world
The coinage of the world for the cal.
endar year 1885, was, gold, S95, 200, 600;
silver, $97, 1000, 900. The director esti-
ma; es that about 20 per cent. of the
consumption of gold in coinage and 10
per cent. of the silver consisted
of old coins and old material
remelted. The consumption of gold
in the arts in the United States is
estimated at about SO, 500,0 900 per an
mum, and in the world at 500, 900, 900.
The report embraces collection of re-
ports by our foreign representatives on
the production, consumption and move.
ment of the precious metals in
the principal countries, and the
standard Of values, coinage, accum.
ulated stocks, eto.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-11-28
Mining Stocks Going Up.

San Francisco, November 27.-There
was great excitement in the mining
stock board to-day. There was gen.
eral rise all along the line, the largest
advances were in Best and Belcher, which
closed yesterday at 81 S5, aud closed
to-day at Sl2.75. Consolidated Cali
fornia- Virginia closed yesterday at
Sl9S5. 1t opened to-day at S2l.75 and
closed at S35. Ophir closed yesterday
at S9.S5. 1t opened to-day at $1,000,
and closed at Sl260. Sales are very
large.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-11-28
The Tariff Question.

BosToN, November 27.-Some weeks
ago the Globe sent letters of inquiry to
leading Democratic Congressman asking
what action Congress should take on the
tariff question at the coming session.
Nearly all of the replies favor revision
of the present laws though they differ
as to the means by which it should be
accomplished.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-11-28
Gathered. TO His Fathers.

CLovERDALE, CAL, November &c.
Perry Elliott committed suicide to-day
by shooting himself through the head
with revolver. He had been suffering
with gathering in the head for some
time and had stated at several different
times his intention to take his life. He
was 30 years of age, of steady habits and
highly respected by all who knew him.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-11-28
Killed Instantly-Taken for a
Deer

JACKSON, CAL, November 27.-Last
night o miner, named James Podesta,
fell down an incline in the Mammoth
mine tunnel, distance of two hundred
feet, killing him instantly.
j. E Buchanan was brought here from
West Point last night for surgical treat
ment. He had load of buckshot in
him, having been mistaken by hunter
for deer.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-11-28
Evidently Arson.

CHICAGO. November 27.-At an in.
vestigation of the Continental hotel e re
by the city fire inspectors to-day, four
witnesses were examined. B. I. Tomlin.
son, who had boarded at the hotel for
years and who left on the day preceding
the fire, said that he had been confident
ly warned by Mrs. Rowan, who was in
charge of the hotel, and that he in turn
warned several other friends who left on
the same day. No arrests have been
made.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-11-28
Fire at Cherokee.

ORovILLE, November PA fire this
morning at Cherokee. twelve miles from
here, destroyed the store and stock of
Mrs. E. O'Har, valued at two thousand
five hundred dollars and the barn of A.
Ryan. valued at one thousand dollars.
The fire was accidental Insurance
small.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-11-28
Too DespOn d ent,

SAN FRASCIsco, November 27.--John
Buzza, young Englishman, miner by
occupation, committed suicide this
morning in his room at the New Wis.
consin hotel by cutting his throat with
razor. The act was probably COM
mitted during a fit of dependency
caused by ill health,
Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-11-28
A Fatal Accident.

SAN FRANoIsco, November PA.
Sturgeon. a carpenter, while working on
Floods new building, corner of Fourth
and Market streets, fell out of window
in the fourth story. His injuries will
prove fatal. Sturgeon is man of mid
die age and married.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-11-28
The Cholera.

BUENos AYREs, November 27.-The
spread of cholera in Rosario creates real
alarm. Yesterday there were 72 new
cases and 54 deaths at Cordia, cases
were reported to-day. Congress has ad.
journed owing to the visitation of the
dread disease.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-11-28
George,s Paper.

New YORK, November 27.-Henry
George stated to-day that he is making
arrangements for the publication of a
weekly paper, which he intends to
Issue on the first of the year. It will
be called the Standard. He said 1t
would be about the size of the Irish
World and would sell for five cents.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-11-28

Excited sister at colored campmeet.
ing-I wish 1 was June bug.
Parson-Whaffor, Sister SNOWFALL?
Sister-So could fly ter de heaben-
ly mansions.
Parson-Fool niggah, woodpecker
ketch yer befoah you gifts outen dc
woods.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-11-28
A singular Accident,

SAN FERNANDO, CAL, November 27.--
To-day a pile of about 500 sacks of
grain in George Porter's warehouse
tumbled down, burying two workmen
named NJ. Henchetti and Louis Har-
euartra beneath it. The former when
dug out was apparently lifeless, though
still breathing. He is injured internally
and cannot recover. He has been un.
conscious for ten hours. The latter is
injured internally, though not seriously.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-11-28
A FATAL BLUNDER.
A Telegraph Operators Mistake
Causes a Collision.

KANSAS CrTv, Mo-, November 27.--
The Missouri Pacific passenger train,
due here at 1880 this morning, collided
with a freight train near Eillenwood,
twenty miles east of this city. The en-.
gines were completely wrecked. Elijah
Magoffin, postal clerk, was killed, and
P. II. Bsebe, another clerk is in dy.
ing condition. The accident was caused
by blunder of telegraph operator at
Greenwood, who sent forword the wrong
train.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-11-28
A SUICIDE.
An English Tourist Grow
:. Weary of Life.
lsrOWs

An EnE7ish Tourist GrOHVs
Weary of Life.
SAN Francisco, November 27. -
Arthur Francis Flower Ellis, an Eng.
lish tourist who arrived here about a
month ago, committed suicide by taking
poison to-day at lodging house at No.
40l Geary street, where lie has been
lately stopping. He was aged 30 years
and from letters which he left addressed
to friends and relatives in England he
was evidently well connected. When
he arrived here he put up at the Palace
Hotel, but later moved to lodgings. As
far as can be learned his act was caused
by despondency brought on by dissi.
patton,
Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-11-28
A Big Sale.

SAN Francisco, November 27.-Block
l6, adjoining the Southern Pacifi, Com.
pany's freight sheds, and bounded on
three sides by Fourth, King aud Berry
streets, has been purchased by the
Southern Pacific Company for $l95, 900.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-11-28
Successor to Hoxie.

NEW YORK, November 27.-The Di-
rectors of the Missouri Pacific Railroad
held meeting to-day and appointed s.
H. H. Clark, formerly manager of the
Union Pacific Railroad, as FIRST Vice
President of the Missouri Pacific Rail-
road, vice Hoxie, deceased.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-11-28
GoIdcnson,s Trial Ser,

SAN Francisco, November 27.-It
was expected that the case of Alex.
Goldenson, the murderer of Mamie
Kelly, would come up to-day on motion
for change of venue, but defendants 8
counsel did not appear. The case is set
for trial for one week from Monday
next.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-11-28
The NewhaIi Extension.

SAN Francisco, November 27.-An
additional force of men have lately been
put ON the Newhall extension. The
work is progressing rapidly and the
Southern Pacific expects to reach Ven-
tura in January and Santa Barbara in
May.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-11-28

Distinguished Foreigner 81 am
amazed at the luxuriousness of your
American hotels. cannot understand
how they can afford such lavish out.
lays" American Traveler--"You have
not inquired for your bill, have you?"
NO." 81 thought not"
Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-11-28
A stallion Race.

SAN Francisco, November 27.-At
the Bay District tract to-day, Mt. Verr
non, Endymion, Marin and Woodruff,
entered in the stallion race. Woodruff
won the race, taking the last three
heats; Mt. Vernon winning the first,
and Marin the second; time, 2:26a, 2:27,
2:25a, 2:26a, 2:2as.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-11-28
The washington soldiers, Home.

WAsHINGToN, November 27.-From
the report of the Board of Commission.
ers OF the Soldiers Home it appears that
$40 persons were admitted to the Home
during the year, 90 inmates discharged
at their own request, 5 dismissed, 30
suspended and al died. There are now
S94 regular and 50 temporary inmates
at the Home.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-11-28
Am Unfortunatc Town.

VICTORIA, B. c., Nov. 27.-The town
of Yale, the scene of the first mining
excitement on the Frazer. several times
before destroyed by FIRE, was again part
ly burned Thursday night. Incendiar-
ism is supposed to BE- the cause. The
town has been deserted since the rail-
way opened for traffic.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-11-28
Tbc atchisou Exteuxtou.

SAN FRANCICsCo, November 27.-The
Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Rail
road Company practically announces
that it has decided on its extension to
Chicago and that it will commence con-
struction at an early day.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-11-28
sale of Ashe,s Horses.

SAN FRANoIsco, Nov. Pr. Porter
sup, she's racing stable, consisting of six
Demo ses, was sold to-day at Bay District
K. Guenn went to Haggin for
BY ono; Bidnette to Claypole for S250O.
Comm remaining four brought $4,000.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-11-28
what's the Matter with France

PARIS, November 27.-The Municipal
Council of Paris has requested United
States Minister McLane to intercede
with the Governor of Illinois in behalf
of the condemned Anarchists of Chi.
clgo.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-11-28
Comnlittpd Suicide.

SAN Francisco, November 27.-Well.
dom Faas, despondent cabinet-maker
committed suicide last night by hang
ing himself at his residence. He was
"a years old.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-11-28
Ansi.SalOOnltcs. A

NEW YORK, November 27. - The
headquarters Of the Anti.Saloon Repub.
lican National col mittes to-day formally
moved from Chicago to this city and es'
tablished at Nos. 80 to 81 East Forty
third street.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-11-28
a King selected.

BUCHAREST. November 27.-The Rou-
manian Chambers opened to-day. In q
speech King Charles expressed himself
as hopeful of continuance of peace.
He also announced that Prince Fercii-
nand of Hohenzo!lern had been definitely
selected as heir to the throne of Rou-
mania, the king being childless.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-11-28
A Failure,

CINCINNATI, o., November 27.-J.
and s. B. Sachs, boot and shoe manu-
facturers. 100 West Pearl street, assigned
to-day. Assets 100000; liabilities
$500, 900. The failure causes surprise.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-11-28
Suspended Payment.

BosToN, November27.--F. M. Holmes,
dealer ia four at Commercial street,
street, has suspended payment. The
liabilities are said to be quite heavy.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-11-28

"Going down to hear the prohibition
lecture tonight, Jackson?" "No, in.
deed; I'm sick of prohibition lectures;
my wife has been delivering them to me
ever since we've been married"
Los Angeles daily herald., 1886-11-28
Earthquake shocks.

CoNsTANTINoPLE, November 27.-Se-
we're shocks of earthquake were fell to-
day in Smyrna, Tchosme and Chios.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-01-26

of another drowning affair at Niobrara
OF which Lewis r. Wenrick and Henry j.
Neisiens were the victims. 1t is stated
that these parties were crossing the Mis-
souri, at the mouth of the Niobrara on
foot, about dusk Sunday evening, and
that they walked into an air hole and
were swept beneath the ice and We're
drowned. Aman by the name of Nc
Coy is named as o witness to the accl-
dent. He was standing on the bank Of
the Missouri and saw Messrs Wenrick
and Neisiens walk into the air hole and
disappear. The bodies of the two I'M
f~oftunates were not recovered. Wenrick
is described as a young man and his
companion more advanced in years.
They were apparently land hunters and
were boarding at a hotel in Niobrara
while prosecuting their search. 1t is not
known that they had any baggage or
other property or who they are or where
they came from. There are o three
bodies of men drowned at Nlobrara to
be cast up by the spring food.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-01-26
FINALLY ORGANIZED.

The Building and loan Association
Selects Directors and Officers.
A meeting of the stockholders of the
building and loan association OF Yank-
ton was held last evening at the office
of E. II Van Antwerp at which an or
%ganization was effected by the election
OF the following board of directors;
j. M. Teller, l.. M. Purdy, e 81 Van
Antwerp, H. Ellerman, w. P. Dewey, E.
P. Wilcox, d. N. Gross, A. E. Colby,
w. Il. Munroe and Il. Grebe.
The directors Immediately organized
by the election of the following officers:
j. II. Teller, president.
L. NJ. Pardy, vice president.
E. Ii. Van Antwerp, secretary.
FL. EIlerman, treasurer.
W. P. Dewey, attorney.
The organization is now perfected and
the company is ready to embark in the
busint SIS for which it was created. The
elections of directors and officers will
commend it to the general public as an
association possessing strong business
elements and this Will give it standing
from the beginning
Although five hundred shares of stock
have already been taken. little effort has
been made to secure subscribers. 1t was
deemed best to wait until the organjza'
| ton was perfected so that the parties
DESTROYS of subscribing to the capita
stock could know IN whose hands the
management of the association was tt
be entrusted.
The books are now open and Secretar,
Van Antwerp will wait upon the public
and receive the names of all who care tt
associate themselves with the company
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-01-26
ANOTHER SOUTHERN ROAD.

Articles of Incorporation Filled for a
Line to strike the Missouri River
Opposite Eankt0n.
And still the evidence accumuiates III
favor OF Yapkton's claim that it will ere
many years be one of the important rail
road centers of the west. We have
-iven from time to time all the informa-
ton available relative to railroads ap-
preaching our city from the south. and
to-day We have in the following, clipped
from a Lincoln, Nebraska, paper, some
thiug of further importance:
Articles of incorporation for the CHI
| cago, Nebraska, Kansas q Southwestern
railroad have been filed with the secre-
tary of state. The termiui ID tnis state
specified are q point on the Missouri
river opposite Yankton, Dakota, thence
to Omaha and from there southwest
through Lancaster and other counties
to the southern border at a point
pear the line of Franklin and Webster
counties. The I~ncorporators are j..
Hill, j. G. Giiiham, a. M. Wassam
Alex Sears, l. n. Morrison, W. o. White
scarver, and 0. G. Gregg, of Kansas, anc
G. r. Cnaney, h. V. Shirley, A. FL. Haley
oilas CARRIER and E. B. Smith, of Ne,
braska. The capital stock is Sc, oOo,0 600
This enterprise is in connection witt
the line already surveyed and unde'
contract from Dodge City, Kansas, tc
Red Cloud, Neb. The design now i
to extend 1t to Lincoln and thence
northwest.
The foregoing is sent to a Yanktol
gentleman by another gentleman who j
in the railroad business and as an &C
compauying encouragement he state
that two or three Nebraska roads are t
center at Yapkton and that q railroa
bridge is to be built here. He does nc
give this as a probability, but as some
thing settled upon.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-01-26

l. impaired to the kid eys and bladder by
Hostetter's Stomach Bitters, which is most
useful. in overcoming torpidity of these organs.
Besides infusing more activity into them, this
excellent toaic endows them with additional
vigor, and enables them the better to undergo
the wear and tear of the discha cling function
imposed upon them by nsture. Moreover, ss
they are the channel for the escape of Ger ain
impurities from the blood, increases their use
fitness by Strengthening and BEAUTIFULLY stim-
ulatipg them. In certain morbid conditions
Of these important organs, they fall into a
elu. gish state. watch is the usual precursor of
dis, ase. What then can be of greater service
than a mericlne which impels them to greater
activity wien 81 'hfu 2 No maladies are more
perilous than tsIse which affect the kidneys,
be highly esteemed
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-01-26
COX, 0DlORNE & COS.
~EAC0NECs.

Hogs are rising, to,da3's sales bringing
So. so for the best.
Durin. to-day there has been a con-
siderable fail Of snow enough to make
tolefable sleighing.
If the date is acceptable to Hoo.
Charles G. Williams. he Will lecture in
Yanktou on the I'd of February.
An excursion party is expected IN
from Centreville tonight to attend the
Buchanan theatrical entertainment.
Al insane man named Hiram Smydt,
from Deadwood, was placed 10 the asy-
lum last night by Deputy Sheriff Dix.
The Y~anktonians who accompanied
last weeks stock trains to Chicago re-
turned to-day over the Northwestern,
The Turner society are preparing to
give a grand masquerade ball on the
anniversary of Westinghouse birth. Feb
ruary 22d.
On or about the first of April there
| will be a fair held at Grand Army ball
for the benefit of Phil Kearney post No.
7, G. A. r.
It was with no malicious intent that
the Press and D~akotaian yesterday an
nounced that Sunday afternoon was de-
voted to skating on the Jim by some col
lege students. The intention was to
state that all this occurred on Saturday
afternoon, which was the fact.
A newly employed attendant reported
for duty at the insane asylum last weeb
and was directed to one of the upper
wards as the scene of his duties. Arriy
ing there he was seized by ono of the
veteran attendants, carefully undressed
tucked away in bed with a crazy mai
and locked mp for the night in spite o
his protestations and attempted expla
nations. In the morning he sent III hi
resignation.
The Buchanan company opened 9
Turner ball last night to a we'll flles
house with the well known stage pro
dnstiop OF Fauchon, the Cricket. MIS-
Ada Lawrence, the new leading lady @
buD ouCuthNh NS"f L -
Fanchon of the evening, a role i'll whic
she acquitted herself With credi
Robert Buchanan appeared as Didier,th
weak minded brother of the twin cha
acters of the plos, an oft repeated SUI
cess of his before Yankton audience
The leading parts were excellently su
tsiued by the old favorites of the cor
pany aud the evening wac one of enio,
msnt throughout resu
{, which always accompanies Il
presence of this company. II
The Buchanan orchestra sstil! ? ie
ture of great merit snd n of the dra'
ing cards of the combination. This e'
ming the Buchanans will give tn
second appearance and will place beft
the public the laughable comedy OF G
Bachelors, a play full of fun.
Parties who arrived last night III
9 the upper country bring informant
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-01-26
ON TRIAL FOR MURDER.
Seventh Day of Testimony
in the Case of William
G. Dickey.
The Defence Rests and the Prosecu
ton Proceeds in RebuttaI.
Exclusive Attention Given to
Weakening the Insanity
Evidence Of the
Defence.

The seventh day of the trial OF VIM.
@. Dickey for the murder of Thomas
O'Brien has been devoted entirely by
the prosecution in rebuttal of the insan-
lty evidence brought forward by the at
~torneys for the defendant. Late yester.
day afternoon the defence rested its
case and the prosecution again took the
initiative. AS the plan of the defence
is to estab ish the insanity of the pris-
oner, the prosecution is now 0evoting
itself only to that feature of the case.