Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1886-09-11

the party in tnclf respective localities. it
same advices agree that the convention viii
be watched with no little anxiety by the party
leaders. who realize that ii is going to provide
a thorn for the flesh Of the next Presidential
campaign.
FoRr DopGE, Sept. 3.-lI. Williams was in
stAntly killed AZ Corwlth at T. 80 by a Mime
apolis and st. Louis freight train which passed
over his head and one arm. He fell between
the ears while running.
VERA CRuz, Cal, Sept. 3.-There was a
Slight earthquake here at II :45 Yesterday.
FoRT Donor, Ia, sept. 3.-The residence of
John Smith was destroyed by fire early this
morning. 1t is supposed to have been the
work of an incendiary. Partially insured.
CnlcAGo, Sept 3.-There is great excitement
in the town of Jefferson this morning. A riot
is feared. After the strike in May at the brick
wards all the men were taken back, with the
exception Of three who joined the union. This
morning the union men demanded the Dis.
charge of these three men. The firm refused
and for a time serious trouble was threatened.
The police were summoned and after a confer
cnce the firm discharged the three objection
able men with the understanding tlat they
he taken back If they join the union.
CnARLEsToN, Sept. 4-Little damage was
lone by the shock last night further than ter
rorizing the inhabitants. Another slight
shock occurred at : O'Clock this morning. The
people are terribly demoralized. The houses
are all unoccupied. At l0:30 this morning,
while the sun was shining brightly a terrific
spout Of blue and gray water and stones fell.
! These crushed the SKY lights of the News and
Courier printing rooms, frightening the com
positors and sending them scampering into
the streets. The stones average fro n half an
inch to an inch thick. This is a new turn 10
| the earthquake fright and renewed yigor to
the excitement,
CHICAGO. Sept. +.-General and Mrs. Logan
arrived AT 9 this morning and proceeded to
their residence on Calumet avenue.
CmcAGo. sept. 4-Thc boldcst robbery that
that has taken place in this city for some time
was pcrpctratel last night on LaSal!c street,
near the alley running east and west between
Monroe ana Adams street. About 10 o'clock
John McGrcgor. "A wealthy stockman, living
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east side Of the walk. when lie noticed four
men walking towards him rom the rear lher
came mp with him just as the shadow Of the
alley was reached and he steppcdasidc TO allow
them to pass, As he did SO one OF The men
raised his arm quickly and with some bluut
weapon dealt NCGrcgor IA powerful blow on
the head. stretching him inscnsible on the
pr,,,,.I tIt,. r,1bnTs tbpp ont OMEN his vest
pocket, containing $1,000 In money grabbed
the cash and ran away down the alley. Me-
GrvgCr lay on tie sidewalk a few minutes be
fore being noticed. The police took him TO
the station and cared Tor HIM. lie j. not
badly hurt. Mc''regor was at the stock yarus
yesterday where he sold two carloads OF cattle
for the amount stolen ana hau eVlu'hiN
been spotted and tracked from the place OF
the sale 10 the point where me robbery was
committed. The police have as YET y" o'ne 10
The robbers ana the prospect 81 hnuih2 them
i very dubious
CmcAco, sept. 1.-The press dispatches
which have been sent over the country during
the past week. alleging The existence in the
suburbs Of thi, city OF three Know Nothing
IbtlGtH VIII q iH'luN'lNhli VI ''N' 'N H"fN
brought To this city numerous letters OF IN
Quiry as to the exact nature of this movement,
investigation into the matter develops me bc-
lief that the report in question originated
with some frightened politicians of foreign
nationality, who are alarmed at the rapid
strides which have of late been made by the
organization known as the patriotic sons
of America especially since the anarchist
outbreak of May last. This order, however,
is not "A new one. II was first organized in
PHILADELPHIA in 1s41. ard although its opera
lions were suspended during the war, they
were resumed with increased vigor in 1866.
At the present time its Importance rests upon
The following features Of its cardinal prin
ciples.
.,Wc believe that. All other things being
equal. an American should bc preferred for
.och Office of trust ana profit in the gift Of
the people 10 a person of foreign birth.
w believe that under NO circumstances
should the Government Of any department "a
orr national. state or municipal governments
he oiven over 10 fine management Of aliens.
ave he,icye that Americans should have a
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