Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1886-08-07
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'Eh''"'f - 49, ~ ''P''l|N'f
commissioner Of publlc works, died suddenly
at his hotel where be Lad been stopping. His
sudden death caused a profound sensation in
political circles. NJ. Thompson was the
recognized leader ~ the county Democracy.
Mr.. Thompson was sick for some time but the
immediate cause Of his death is supposed to
have been appoplexy.
HARR1sBURG, Pa, july Ga terrific ex-
plosion occurred this morning at the Penn
sylvania steel works, at S~teelton. Frederick
Lampkin and John Hoes were severely scald-
ed. Several other employees were injured.
The cause was due to the bursting of a cold
blaot pipe.
AKRON, O., July GA warrant was issued
to-day for the arrest OF Samuel CULLEN, a
painter, aged thirty-six years, on the charge
Of incest, preferred by his daughter, aged
fourteen. A thirteen-year-old daughter testi-
fed to having been debaucbed by her father
at different times during the past two years.
CULLEN has fed. 1t is stated that Mrs. Quill
len has been arrested on the charge Of having
sold her daughter for illegal purposes.
HARrfoRp, Conn, July 2S.-Thc state Pro
hibition convention assembled here this morn
ing. There is a large attendance and much
enthusiasm is manifested. a governor and a
full ticket of state officers will be put in nom
nation.
PITTsDrHG, Pa, July o9-The great Inter
Denominational or Pan-Evangelical confer
encr, preparations for which have been in
progress for several months. was formally
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miles from this city. several hundred people,
including NAM prominent ministers Of vari-
Gus denominations, from different parts of
the United States are upon the grounds, and
it is expected that by tomorrow the number
will be swollen to thousands. Among the de-
nominations already represented are th9luth-
ersn, Baptist, Episcopal, Protestant Mctho-
dist, United Presbyterian, Reformed Presby-
terrain aud other Presbyterian churches. The
convention was opened with devotional ex-
~crcises. The opening address was delivered
by Rev, N. H.. Gotwald, o? Springfield, Ohio,
upon the subject Union Without Absorption
the Glory Of Our Christianity" After a
discussion upon this paper it was fol
lowed by one upon "Our Nation
a Christian Nation and the Outgrowth
OF Christian PRINCIPLES" AT this afternoons
session Rev. DR.. George Of Beaver Falls, spoke
upon the question: "Iow can We best Sub
serve tie interest Of our American Sabbath"
and TX. Supreme Justice Agncw spoke upon
the means which should be adopted 10 meet
the demand made by the liquor lcsgues and
niil clubs that the laws protecting the
Sabbath and regulating the liquor traffic
should be repealed.
In connection with the convention the
seventh annual reunion Of the United States
Christian and Sanitary commission is also in
progress'upon the same grounds. One OF
the principal questions to cone before the
convention il the formation Of a grand cen
trail organization Of all benevolent associa
ton. Of the United States. A large number
Of delegates are in attendance.
%PIrTsBuRG, July 30.-Therc was an in
creased attendance at The Evangelical con
~vcntion at Allegheny Valley camp this morn.
ing. After devotional exercises, Rev. David
Jones, ID. ID. Of Pittsburg, read an able pa
per upop the 'World Of Christ which was
discussed by several speakers, This was fol-
lowed by a paper upon what is the present
outlook Of the world in regard TO Christi
"anity," by Rev. DIR. Pierson, Of Philadelphia,
and another upon What will be the proba-
.ble outcome Of the Nineteenth century in re-
lation 10 the progress OF Christianity" by
Rev. DR.. Muller, Of Cleveland. The conven-
tion is characterized by much enthusiasm and
Is likely to be productive of much good.
NJ w. J-I, 40 tn. fn,st,,l ohAr
union has decided 10 extend the boycott on
Brewer Ehret's beer TO every point in the
country where it is sold, and an address to
trade and labor unions with this end in view
will he issued on Saturday. The Central La
Dor union Of Philadelphia has already declared
Ehret's product under the ban while the brew
ers of that city have determined to stand by
Ehret and refuse to supply beer 10 the boycott
ters or to his customers until the boycott is
raised.
New YORK, July 30.-During a fire this
morning on West Thir'y-second street, Sebas-
tian Federlin, while attempting to escape was
pinned under a falling window sash, and
smothcrcd before he could be reached. Three
women sustained painful injuries in escaping
the flames.
SANDY PoiST, l.. l., July M.-An unknown
schooner sunk Oft this place last night. 1t is
believed the entire crew are lost.
NEW YoRK, July 3l.-Tbe yacht Mary
Craig, with a party Of nine Philadelphians.
capsized off Sandy Hook this morning and All
were drowned. No further particulars oh
tainable.
SECOND DISPATCH.
Nrw YORK, July Sion the yacht Mary
Craig, which capsizcd of Sandy Hook, hail
ing from Atlantic City. There were six ladies
and six gentlemen on board. Six ladies and
ono gentleman were drowned. Five gentle
men were rescued by a tug.
ERIE, Pa, July 3l.-Thursdav the dead
body OF a man was found floating in Erie bay.
A coyoner's inquest was held to place the
mans identity and the body was ordered bur-
led. During the last week the police have
been on the lookout for the anarchist Schnau-
belt, who, it is alleged, threw the destructive
bomb in llaymarket square in Chicago.
Special advices have been received from Chief
Of Police Ebersold Of Chicago to the effect that
Schnaubelt had no doubt made his escape hy