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Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1886-02-25

THE educational bill now before con-
gress, appropriates $77 ,OOO, 600, to be used
among the states and territories pro rata
to the percentage of illlteracy IN each
state, with the census of 1880 taken as a
basis. Under this arrangement, Dakota
would receive $50, 9,737.O9 her illiterates
having numbered 4,s2l. Georgia would
be entitled to S6,44O, ,4s2. Alabama,
North Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia
5000 .,nvA n, rs.e. AZ OOn Oon n. - 4sl
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1886-02-25

New York society papers are now de-
voting much space to descriptions of la
Dies sleeping apartments and bath rooms
and it is stated that tins is very popular
feature with the butterflies of the great
metropolis, who make business of pleas
ure. The mere fact that this sort OF 1T
erature supplies demand, is a sad COM
mentary on the gsudy souls of New York
belles
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1886-02-25
j. @. WARNoOK. Editor

Col. INaERsoL1 says that President
Cleveland in refusing to give to the SEN
ste the papers in the cases of removed
officials Is only availing himself of the
great constitutional privilege that no man
is obliged to crimlnate himself.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1886-02-25

is only a beginning IN the matter of ''pro-
hibltion." 1t is to be hoped that the
habits of Iowa's educators are not such
Us to call for legislation so unusual. The
proposed tests would decimate even the
ranks of the clergy.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1886-02-25

THE board of commissioners OF the H.
linois State Penltentiary met yesterday
to receive bids for surplus convict labor,
but much to their surprise there were no
bidders. 1t IS thought that the agitation
of the convict labor question has intimi-
dated contractors.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1886-02-25

cial situation says that the situation at
Boston Is less hopeful. That business at
Philadelphia has not equalled expecta-
tions and at Baltimore the movement OF
goods south and west does not improve.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1886-02-25

A NEW monthly magazine is soon to
appear in New York, to be called the
Forum, and to be devoted to the discus.
SION of such questions as interest the
mass of intelligent people. In form, ii
will be modelled after the English reviews,
with large type, WIDE margins and heavy
paper. 1t will be independent in its at
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1886-02-25

ARTICLES Of incorporation have been
issued at Springfield, Illinois. to the
Transcontinental Aerial Transportation
Lines; capital stock 100000. The IN
vention has great expectations concern.
ing the company's usefulness. Among
other benefits he expects to succeed in
reaching the North Pole.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1886-02-25

We call the attention of our toboggan-
ers to the sad fate of one of the brethren
of Grand Forks, IS related by the Plain
dealer of that city:
Pof. Young, of the freight office, il
responsible for the story that the Grand
Forks toboggan club is short man, and
wants the matter inquired into. He says
that yesterday morning coat and pair
of pantaloons were found IN . tree on
the Minnesota side, and 1t Il thought By
the discovering party that it was all that
was left of some tobogganer. The PRO-
fessor insists that the roll should be called
without delay.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1886-02-25
HOTEL ARRIVALS,

Metropolitan j. H. Brown, Oriska:
J. Wilkinson, K. l.. Wentworth, j. II.
Buckley, Gee. Solamon, Jno. A. White,
o. b. Bolster, Minneapolis; Geo. w. Car
ley, J. K. Barse, Chicago; w. II. Car
penter, LaMoure; G. T. Goodrich, st.
Paul: G. H. Cook, Merriam Park.
Klaus House: Frank E. Pettett, John
Pe,tett, Leslie Pettett. Syracuse, N. Y:
E. II. Kuley, John Doyle, C. Il. Pierson,
F. E. Sparrow, F. P. Duyer, st. Paul /:
G. A. Smith, Pine Island A. E. Franks,
Grand Rapids H. b. Morrison, Motley /;
7. j. Foley, NJ. NcClareo, II. NJ. Thomp-
son, A. e. Powers, Minneapolis; s. H.
Moore, j. NJ. Bartholomew, LaMoure /;
j. II. Bacon, Chicago: j. Smith. Tar
bell.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1886-02-25

To loan on Improved Farms, 43sO:
t7oe; $1,000; tl,soo. Low Rates. Ne
delays. North Dakota Loau and Tsues
Co. Offices on ground door OF JaA0
River National Bank hulldisg. IAAsa-
town. D. T.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1886-02-25
Burning Of jamestown Brewery.

Shortly before twelve O'Clock last night,
a gentleman residing in the northeastern
part of the city noticed flames issuing
from a large building on the north side.
Running to the engine house he rang an
alarm which speedily brought out the fire
department. The fire proved to be in the
large brewery of Gasal 4 kulewatz. A
fierce wind was blowing at the time,
which made the building burn very rap
IDLY. The flremen upon their arrival at
the burning building, found the flames so
hot that they could not get within work
ing distance of the fire. They were con-
sequently unable to extlngulsh the flames.
The building was soon burned to the
ground with q total loss of all contents,
such as machinery, malt and hops, ex-
cept quantity of beer whcE was stored
in the cellar.
The brewery was erected last spring
and was doing a fine business. The firm
known as the jamestown Brewing Co.,
was composed of Otto Gasal, G. Gasal
and O. Kulewatz. 1t will be rebuilt al
once, The loss is estimated at abou,
sl2, 200 with insurance of 1900 dlstri.
buted as follows: North American oi
Philadelphia, $1,000; Pennsylvania OF
Philadelphia, $1,000; Firemen's Fund Of
San Francisco, $1,000; Washington Of
Boston, 81, 600; Orient of Hartford, Ct,
g., zoo.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1886-02-25

A Barnes county man, returning this
morning from four months visit in Flor
ida, said he would not give his farm near
Oriska, in Barnes county, North Dakota,
for the whole state of Florida, orange
groves and all. He says 1t costs from 40
to $50 IN acre to produce the oranges, the
best Of which sell for twenty. five cents
per hundred, and there is no money in it.
Besides this climate is unhealthy and very
disagreeable to northern man.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1886-02-26
MEMPHIS DAILY APPEAI---FRIDAY. FEBRUARY rs, 1886

property and sell the same, including
lis franchise, st public auction.
New York, February 25.-The trial
Of James T. Holland, the Texan, for
the shooting of Tom Davis, the conf
dence man and gambler, August Slst
last, was begun to-day. The prisoner
has borne his long confinement wel
and is the picture Of health. The
work OF obtaining a jury occupied the
days session, only four being acceptec.
Cleveland, o, February 2I-Ths
main building of the Whipple MANI
featuring Company, at Wavery ave.
nue., was destroyed by FIRE tpnigh
The company Ia engaged in manu-
featuring buildera' material. Webb
@. HAYES, son of Ex- President Hayes,
is secretary and treasurer OF he con-
Germ. The loss is 100000 and the In
surance $4,000.
Marysville, Cal, February S.-
News reached here to-day thit about
/ O'Clock this morning tody OF
masked men from Wheatlapd com
PEELED the Chinese on three lanches,
near Wheatlsnd, 10 leave thsr nleep-
ing quarters and marched Them to
Wheatland, where they wert turned
loose. The ranches visited were those
of II. Roddins, Mrs. Fogg and Mrs. Q.
D. Woods. At the last place he Chi.
nese quarters were fired and destroyed
with all their contents.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1886-02-26
NEWS IN BRIEF.

New York, Feb. 25.-The steamship
Rover, from Kingtton, Jamaica, was
beached at Staten Island this morning.
Pittsburg, Pa, Feb. 25.-The Nation
al WEIGH Convention was in session
again to-day, ard organized the
"Wtlsh Land Association" with the
view OF establishing Welsh colonies in
various parts Of the country.
Galveston, Tex. February % Miss
Lucky K. Sherman, youngest dsugh-
ter Of the late Gen. Sidney Sherman,
a veteran of the war for Texas indie
pendence, was married in this city to-
day to Mr.. J.. w. Oiaig,R well-known
citizen Of Salids, Col.
Albany, N. Y, February 25.--In the
Senate to-day a. bill was introduced
annulling the privileges and franchises
of the Broadway Surface railway, and
providing for the appointment Of COM
miesiOners 10 take possession Of all its
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1886-02-26
AMERICAN GRAND OPERA.
THE NEW ENTERPRISE A GRAND
SUCCESS.
The History and Purpose Of the BeW
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Has
ROon Done.

New Y0ak, February 26.-The bust:
ness meeting Of the stockholders OF
the American Opera Company was
held at the National Conservatory OF
Music, No. 1913 East Seventeenth
street, this evening. Great enthuei-
asm lin the purpose TO give opera in
English, and by native artists, char
acterized the meeting, while abund-
ant indications were afforded that the
new enterprise is already an assured
financial success. Reports were pre-
sented showing that responsible par
ties in the leading cities OF the
country have asked for contracts
for opera a. fixed dates, extending
for wear from the end Of this season.
The details Of closing contracts,
forming definite plans for the next
two years and the election Of perma.
nent officers were referred to special
committee TO report az an adjourned
meeting.
An address explaining the history
and purposes Of the organic ition, pre-
pared by Mrs. Jelnneite M. Thurber,
was read ana plhceu upOh Iho LhihuV
The address is as follows;
MISS THURBER's Address.
LADIES AND GEETLRMEE-0ur pros
pectus states that, while recognizing
all we owe 10 European artists, the
time had come for America to free
herself from absolute dependence
uuou foreign talent; that national
conservatory end national opera re-
NAMED in allegiance 10 the great loss
Of the entire community; that, while
every petty State in Europe was in
possession Of these advantages, cur
iand had yet to make the
! frlt steps toward the possession
d either, and finally, that, as 9
consequence Of our seeming apathy
and indifference, the most unsteady
! gifted Of our people had to seek
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1886-02-26

PHnApRLPiilk, PA, February S6.--
Archbishop Ryan, when asked to-day
whether there had been any objections
raised against the knights Of Labor
by the Catholic ecclesiastical author
tiles of the Archdiocese Of Philadel-
phia, said: "No general disapproval
Of the knights OF Labor has been
made in the Archdiocese, and per-
sonally know very little about the
nature OF the order The matter
rests with the pastors Of churches.
While the church is opposed TO Ger
tain secret societies, the question
whether any particular organization
comes within the prescribed limits IL
left to the clergy TO determine"
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1886-02-26
Ateup,ef Tr..fn wrsckiag In Penn.
.YlNmni :.

HARRrsBuRa, Pa, February 25.-An
ATTEMPT was made to night to wreck
the train on the Reading railroad
which leaves here at 1850 o'clock.
Ties were placed on the track near
Rutherford Station, three miles east OF
here, and when struck they were
driven under and up INTO the ma
chinery OF che locomotive, causing u
10 stop. The cars were crowded with
passengers and the utmost exci,tem s,
prevailed. The train remained on tho
track and no person was injured.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1886-02-26
TO LOT OWNERS IN
EImWOOd Cemetery.
OvF1oE or ELMwoop CEuETRRY.

50 Union Street, February II, 1856. 7
A N ELECTION will be held at the office
"a Of the Treasurer of said Company, So
Union street, on
First Monday In March (1st), 1856,
from 10 am. to 8 pm, for THREE TRUs-
TEES to serve six years. Any owner of lot
containing not less than three hundred
square feet Of ground is eligible for the Office
and is a qualified voter. There ere Nine
Trustees in-said Company. divided in three
classes, each class serving six years, and
elections are 70 be held Biennially, viz; On
first Monday in March, 1885, 1888, 1880, and
90 on. Lot owners are requested 10 read
pages 20. q and % ElmwoOd Book for fuller
information. JOS. LEMON, President.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1886-02-26
a.,4nn, narned.

PupFtto. n Y, February 20. --Ths
Todien BS}. aad tFfis asylum near
sleam6u,g " p burned this morning
The { ,ty.! ~ pupils q The institution
AID tbsir ptec ptrs nagely escaped
lin tbsir lives The asylum was es-
%bGsbedth,sty years sgo by certain
pbiisdsnhi Qndkers. whohsve hher-
tlIy suslsGal II. The asylum will
plobably BE- iepoili.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1886-02-26
COMMENCEMENT MARCH.
louisville Cement,

Foundations, cellar walls and build
nos subiect to overflow should be con
stTucted with Louisville Cement. Its
the standard.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1886-02-26
MEDICAL. COLLEGE.
The Programme of the Sixth An
nuaI commencement.

The sixth annual commencement Of
the Memphis Hospital Medical Col
lege will DO held at the Central Baptist
church, on Second street, this evening
at 1880 O'Clock. The public arc in
vited. The following interesting pro-
gramme hae been prepared for the
occaeiOu. r....
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1886-02-26
noHLEN.nVHR IQR CoMRANY.

The p,ttlon Of the above named
company, iT permission, 10 extend
their switch track 200 feet tofront OF
ice-house, was granted, s E
The meeting waa then declared nd
ioufned. ssf
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1886-02-26

The petition Of certain citizens 70
ouesting the ooenisg OF CGolina street
from Main TO Rlyburn avenue, was
read and considered, and the Presi-
dent Of the board directed 10 asceltal
the cost OF purchasing the necessary
right q way.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1886-02-26
INVOKING sIpLwALK ORDRR.

Mr.. X. +. Patterson offered the fol-
lowing, which was adopted:
Resolved, That the order is hereby
revoked for the present requiring q
plank sidewalk on the west side Of Or
|, ans street, from Tats to the bayou
aud that stone crossing be laid on
Orleans street, on the south side Of
Tate atreet aaFfat i1rst
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1886-02-26
nnILnina rRnMIr.

Permission was granted 10 Jack
Gum to build two-story IRENE house.
with metal roof, at the northeast cor
ner Ct Second and SsfiaraIis streets,
with shed In rear Of same with cedar
posts and heartshingle roDf.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1886-02-26
ThOnsOn'SHO
AND
CRESCENT EATING HOUSE,
L., N. o. q t. Railroad.
Clarksdale, Mississippi.

Trains stop 10 minutes for meals.
Breakfast, gong North....-................. 80
Dinner, going South. -
Supper, going South....... .................. G.
The hotel is near the L., N. o. and 7. Raj
ronG Depot. The only hotel in town. Travel
ers, ci boarders and families will find tire
best OF acccr modatiOns. The rooms ore
co niortable, VT plenty Of bedding. The
tableaui service is us class. Terms rea-
sonabe.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1886-02-26

1000 MkN-YOunF and old, TO bring
lOOO their Old Clothes TO Rosenstein 4
Bro and have them renovated. 2S6 Hp'p
and 10 Jefferson.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1886-02-26
wIkcHHlrIa erRKRr.

The following was offered by Mr..
Randle: wv
Resolved, That Winchestsr street be
paved from Main street to Second with
q thin coat Of TishomiDgo gravel, the
work to DO done by the City Engineer
with employed force,
Adopted /; Mr.. Montgomery voting
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1886-02-26
uNlIcENsRD COTTON DRALRRs,

A petition was read from Charles
Levy, reciting that petitioner has paid
license, both as a merchant and cotton
dealer, but that Samuel GAbay was
operating in cotton with only q junk
dealers license. Petitioner prays TO
have his license refunded or that Ga
bay be compelled TO pay an eqHaI
isum. Referred TO President Hidden
or action.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1886-02-26

DARTNER-A young single man to take
a drug business in a small town in Northern
Mississippi; a small capital required; best
Of references required and exchanged. Ad-
draaa. for three daYs, A. o., Appeal office.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1886-02-26

CITUATI0N-In small family by white
= woman to do general homework. Apply
at 699 Main street
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1886-02-26

A called meeting OF the Legislative
Council OF the TsxiBg District was
held yesterday at the Oourt.House, at
which the following were present: D.
P. MADDEN, President; II. A. Mont
gomery, James Lee, j., ]. r Randle,
r. +. Patterson, Charles Kney and
Lymus Wal ace. City Engineer Niles
Meriwether was slto IN attendance.
The following proceedings wsre had:
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1886-02-26
WANTS.

TWO BOYs-To learn the hardware bust
''' "' LANGSTAFF & co.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1886-02-26

ITO KNOW-Address OF "E. M" who lost
Il handkerchief at Janish matinee Wedne =
day. Important, NV, Co." this Office.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1886-02-26
II OT-No. 81 Graham subdivision. In
IL quire corner Adams and Second sti:

dtR0 OO0 BONDS FOR sALEmIhiss
AUOTiON, to the highest bidder, for cash,
at southwest corner Of Main and Madison
streets, ON Wednesday, March 10. 1885, at IL
M, So many Of $4,000 Pioneer Mill Mort
gaze Bonds and past due Coupons as may be
necessary 10 pay the debt for which they are
pledged. These Bonds are due Noyen Der i,
1894, and are in denominations of $500 and
$1,000, and have semi-annual coupons at
tached, at the rate Of per cent. per annmm.
Union AND PLANTERS BANK.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1886-02-26

DARTIES having live Pigeons for sale will
Il please call on or address
JOHN L, SNEED, S Promenade.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1886-02-26

A GEETS-In every section of the country
"A for two New Books, just ready, SPECIAL
TERMS to men of experience capable of fill
ing large territory. State experience, age
(limitedl, S22 Broadway, N. y, and 40 Dear
horn street, Chicago.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1886-02-26

HORSE-A safe, reliable family buggy
of Memphis, Apply at the livery stable Of
+. A. JONES 4 co.
THE OLD HEN ISLAND In sight Of
Il Memphis; 1880 acres, Of which about 800
cleared and very rich land. A bargain can
be- secured By application TO-
TVKNNESSRB STATE CERTIRlCATEb-
STATE 0VERTON = aRnSvEN0R:
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1886-02-26
ALLY MANrKp.

The petition Of b b. Bower and
others, owners Of lots in Ammoneth
subdivision OF block So, northwest cor
ner Cf Georgia and Walnut streets,
prays that an alley be opened up for
public use in the rear Of their lots.
Referred to the President and City I'm
gineer. t#
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1886-02-26

ZINE PAYING HOTEL 1I,, Bgs SIN !. Sit
South. Does a business of over $1,000 per
month. Bar can be added 10 the business,
If desired. For terms, address
], 8. M, Box 102, Meridian, Miss.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1886-02-26

a BARGAIN = VILLA EDEN FRUIT
"A AND VEGETA BILE FARM--Qn New
Raleigh Pike, ~ miles from Brick Church,
Chelsea; 9 acres No. land, house. 8 rooms,
servants houses; stables, barns, cribs, dairy
corn, hay and fodder, seed potatoes, turnips,
asparagus beds, hot beds and sash, agricul-
tural Implements, household and kitchen
furniture, cows, calves, horses, mules,
"oeVHN ~ - u n 'RERI.I IN
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1886-02-26

= sl2 Adams street.
DOARD-By two respectable young men
ID in a private family, within Eve squares
Of the MilbYrp works. works. references given
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1886-02-26

nNRAVELING and Ci:y Salesmen, regu-
i larry employed by wholesale houses, to
carry one-hah ounce sample ION oommia-
sion) Of new article in use in all business
houses. No samples will be sent unless ap-
plicant sends card Of house reDresented by
him. IL. W. Stevens, 965 North Clarke ST.,
Chicago. III.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1886-02-26

ATF.A. JONES & CO.'S sTABLE-Fine
II black Jack and Norman AID Clidsdale
0'"ii'A' "''' +. j. SANDERS K BRO.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1886-02-26

DESTDENCE PK0PBRTY-valusbl bic un-
Nv improved residence property on Ray
deep, beginning 80 II. north Of cor. Georgia
st. Address L. l.. PRINCE, st. Louis, Mo.
NhULES-Some frst-class mules for sale;
NI Inquire Of HADDEN &FARRlNGTON
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COTTAGE-Of three rooms at the termi-
~ mus of Elmwood street car line. Apply
Mt Sc Union street.
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FOR RENT.

n ARDEN PROPERTY-Six acres on edge
III of the city. Apply to Memphis Metal
and Wood Manufacturing Company. 4SS and
1fO Main street,
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1886-02-26

DRICK HOUSE-Three stories, good resi-
ID denoe and store, or store and boarding
honse, with cistern, water works, gas, etc.
Apply on pre- misses or 90 Washington street.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1886-02-26

DIANO-Wheelock Upright, good as new,
L for sale cheap. Apply At I5S Main ns st.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1886-02-26

A N ACTIVE MAN-(0re out Of employ.
II menD to beain on moderate salary and
work himself up, representing, in his own
locality, an old established house. Referen-
ces EXCHANGED. AM. MANUFACTURING
House. Il Barclay street, N. Y.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-12-24
sam ytarr,s La.t Shoe

Fort Smith. Ark, Dec. 2l-For many
years there has existed 9 deadly feud
between the Foremans and 1tarrs. OF the
Cherokee nation. About six months ago
Sam Starr had his horse shot from under
him while riding ont alone through u
lonely wo0ds In th. nation. Snspecting
Ban Foreman OF the deed, he
determined to avenge it, but wa way
laid and shot by some VI his enemies
near Younger's Head. His wounds
being considered fatal, he was taken TO .
house, and while all the guards we're at
dinner Sam Starr, wounded as he was,
sliced q Winchester rife. disarmed his
guard and escaped to Yousgeris Bend,
where be lay concealed until his wife,
the notorious Belle Starr, assisted him
to escape by swimming the Arkansas
river aud travelling by night to Fort
smithy Sam Starr 81 charged with
robbing the United States mail. and
while here he surrendered himself to
the authorities but when nble
to travel Starr returned 20 the
nation. Saturday he started to Fori
smith, bRt stopped ct . dance near
Foreman's ranch. Ben Foreman was
there. Btarr demanded pay for the
horse he killed. when Foreman drew III
pistol aud Eyed, shooting Starr fhrorRh
the heart. Srsrr had ont his pistol and
fred as he iell. The bullet broke Fore