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Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-03-26
The rirst Labor strike.

A paragraph recently printed in a New
York newspaper said that the first labor
strike in this country of which record is pre-
served occurred among the factory girls of
Dover, N. H., in 1897. The girls paraded the
town with a flag and a brass band, and the
employers quickly yielded to their terms. In
reply to this paragraph a correspondent of
The Commercial Advertiser writes that the
cordwainers ~(shoemakers) of New York city
went on strike III November, 1909. They
were indicted for conspiracy to hamperEtrade
and extort money, and were arraigned before
Mayor De Witt Clinton and Sessions Justices
Mesier and Carpenter, composing the mayors
COURT MIR. Sampson and Mr. Golden de-
Tended them, and on the other side were Dis
trict Attorney Riker aud Thomas Adds
Emmett. The jury returned a verdict of
guilty, and tile strikers were fined 81 each.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-03-26
THE CHECK nEDucED m FAC-SIMILE.

II CHECK o IN FAC-SIMILE.
The most remarkable point in regard to this
check is that it is dated just one year after
the date on which Gen. Grant signed his con-
tract with the publishers. Within chat year
the book was almost wholly written, pub
lished and the great bulk of the money col
lected. The author in the meantime going
through a lingering and painful illness and
death. The production of the book has given
employment to about ] 200 operatives besides
the 1900 canvassers who have been engaged
in selling it, they having dispose of $685. 900
copies of the first volume. Nor is the sale by
any means ended. Tho second volume. will
be ready in April, when it is expected Mrs.
Grants share of 10 per cent. in the profits on
the sale of the complete work will aggregate
100000. Who can say there is no money for
American authors.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-03-26
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CAKE WALK Ar .coNGovlLLE.
How the Ladies' and Gentiefnen Inaug
uratnd tho NalY Club Hauae.

How the Ladies' and Gentlemen Inaug-
urated the New Club Honse.
Ono of the amusenlents peculiar to fashion
able colored society is the cake walk. Ladies'
and gentlemen in couples promenade up and
down and around a waved floor for a prize.
The prize is a great luscious cake, prepared
specially for the occasion by n dandy colored
cook. There are likewise money premiums,
more valuable than the cake. Sums OF S25,
SIS, $40 and IS are variously distributed ac-
cording to the grace and agility of the high
steppers in the race-irst, second, third or
fourth class. Three or four judges, usually
white gentlemen, sit in chairs in the center of
the room, observe the gait of the bellies and
beaux, and decide on it. The couple that
walks with most dignity and elegance take
the cake. All the walkers must be dressed in
the extreme of fashion and good clothes.
This Is al absolute requirement.
Colored society pays much more attention
to its walk, il not to its conversation, than
white folks do. The cake walk is especially
the mode with hotel waters, who comprise
the most fashionable and aristocratic wing OF
colored society everywhere. In summe the
competitions take place at watering place re-
sorts; in winter, at large hotels and club
houses in the city.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-03-26
THE NEW YORK STREET CAR STRIKE.

Tho Police Taking a Car Through Grand
Street.
New York, March 9,-The result of the
street car strike in New York was q grand
triumph for the knights of Labor and for
Labor itself, with a big L. The giant which
has been bound so many ages is having things
all its W way nov. Every strike that is
happening is getting its demands answered,
Capitalists who are wise will starid from
under at once, and get on the right side Of
this tremendous knights OF Labor organiza-
ton in time.
The knights accomplished oil their objects
by simply acting on a principle as old as the
world, only this: United We stand, divided
we fall. Sixteen thousand men stood to-
gether as one in the street car strike. They
gave up deliberately $4,000, their days
wages, that a few fellow Knights, street car
men, might get justice.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-03-26


But in some places there were instructions.
What they We're like you will see by the
second illustration. 1t looks q little like a
Paris barricade without any instruction or
firing on the people. Wagons had IN unac-
countable way of breaking down directly
upon the car tracks and of having to be
abandoned. There were barrels, there wero
bread wagons, hand trucks, ETC., upset and
clinched inextricnbly iii the most astonishing
manner. In one instance a tire came bodily
of a wheel of one of those gigantic
carrying wagons drawn by the huge Perch
eron horses. so well known here. Such a
thing was never known before, but here it
happened right in the midst Of the strike,
and, stranger still, it happened right upon
the street car track, and couldn't be got off.
But it all ended happily. The street car
employees got their just demands, and all runs
on smoothly again. !.
Our hearts are quite with the labor boys,
bless tkeml They are iust learning they are
a giant when they hang together. But we
are hoping with all cur souls that they viii
use this power wisely and mildly, and not be-
come oppressors in their turn.
ELIZA ARcHARD.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-03-26
A Waikjnd Skeleton.

Mr.. E. Springer, Of NJ fredericksburg. Pa,
writes: u was afflicted with lung fever
and absceas on lungs, and reduced to a
walking Skeleton. Got d free trial bottle
of DIR. Kings New Discovery for Consump-
ton, which did meSso much good that j
bought 8 dollar bottle. After using three
bottles, | found myself once more a man,
completely restored to health, with a
hearty appetite, and a gain in flesh Of 4e
lbs" Call at the Excelsior Drug Store of
Pnrdy q Brecht, and get a free trial bottle
of this certain cure for all Lung diseases.
Large bottles S1,00.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-03-26
Mrs. Grants aaoo,o 600 ChecIe.

Herewith is presented q reproduction in
facsimile, though reduced in size consider
ably, Of a check that is likely to become his
torical. The amount of this check is said to
be twice as large as any sum ever paid to an
author before. Macaulay having received
100000 in one payment for his history Of
England.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-03-26

PpislCE TAKING CAR THROUGH.
At n given time the order was given down
all the lines: .tTie-up.n No sooner said than
done. went out in the morning as usual to
come down town. Hooked up and down the
street. Not a car in sight. snelt a mice at
once. Two coal carts went laundering by,
with great burly drivers.
s.Loolsin' for a street car, ladyg?' asked one.
ssYes,'' ] said.
sThere amt none today. Lady, there
amt a street car r1nnin' in New York this
morning. said the next one.
Their teeth flashed white through their
black faces, as they smiled at the thought of
it. Evidently they were Knights Of Labor,
arsss Ehaugh I was three miles away from my
desk, ] couldn't help smiling back and saying,
aGood!n
That was what nearly everybody else said.
A distinguishing fact about the affair Is the
unanimity with which the populace of New
York sided with the strikers. Even their en-
ployers knew in their hearts they would have
to give in. But to fill a legal requirement,
it was necessary to push one car over the
Grand street line, which was that at first in
dispute. 1t was done by the aid of $50 police
men, themselves no doubt, knights of Labor,
too. How they did it you win see by the il
lustration. 1T looks like clearing the way
for Gen. Grants funeral. There Yves no vio-
lence offered or any clubbing done by the
officers They conducted the car according
to orders, and the crowd let them.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-03-26
a Positive Written Guarantee
MARRIAGE Guide

1911 FHBeHs q Fire PlRfeg.
Elegant cloth and gilt binding. Sealed for SOC
In money: or postage stamps. Over fifty wonder
ful pen pictures, showing who may marry, who
not, why. Proper ageto marry. Who marry first.
Manhood. Womannood. Physical decay. Who
should marry. How life and happiness NAV be
increased. Those married or about 10 marry
thinking man and woman. Poptiar edition
paper cover. zoe. Address DIR. WKTITTIER,
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-03-26

man, Mr.. James G.
Matthews, of AL
bany, n. Y. He is
So years old and a
very ssful
lawyer. In 1860 he
won a free scholar
ship in an Albany
academy yer thir-
Sty white boy appli-
scants and gradu-
ated from there
with great honor,
! carrying away the
first prize and a
" -
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-03-26

Will you suffer with Dyspepsia and
Liver Complaint? Shiloh's Yitalizar is
guaranteed to cure you. Sold by Pardy
6 Brecht.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-03-26

English essay. He is like Douglass, a natural
orator, and is regarded as one of the coming
Of his race. The Office to which he is
appointed Is said to be worth from $1,000 to
So 900 q year. PERRY BARTON.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-03-26

WILL ATTEND to cases in n. a.
probate and supreme ceur 1ae district,
spa,ps ana and daa the eniy Of ab s,tlssi " ss sssss
Yankton county, Collections made VI Titles in
Money to loan on real estate. "eo promptly.
oiise in Dudles's block, corner of Third,
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-03-26
The Home1iest Man IN Yanlkt,n

AS well as the handsomest. and others are
invited 10 call on Ralph NJ. Ward and
get free a trial bottle of Kemp's Balaam
for the throat and lungs, a remedy that is
selling entirely upon its merits and is
guaranteed 10 cure and relieve all Chronic
n Acute Coughs. Acthma, Bronchitis,
and Consumption. Price 30 cts. and $f.0o.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-03-26
& @ S u I \ | % N

hass a positive frueay iuf tie apovc aiseaar; ~ ifa uu
.a'asands Of capes OF tho worst Bind and of long standing
~. Al, I b 81, cured lSes, s ls,isfi ss GO sireps T. ny faith II ~ efficacy
Usit-E TliEATtss "a this disease ii Ai,S sitlerer Give FL
51ss and 4, q. address. Ds. r. a. sl4artu. Isl Pearl 81, N.Y
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-03-26

That Hacking Cough can be SO
quickly cured by Shiloh,s Cure. We
guarantee it. Sold by Purdy & Brecht.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-03-26

Money to loan on farm propesiy at 0
per cent. e. NJ. O'BRIEN.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-03-26
Cure Fits

When ! say cure I do not mean merely to stop
them form time and then have them return
AGAIN. l mean q radical. care. have made
the rlseasea Of FRS, EpILEpsEY, or FALLING
sIoKEFss o lifelong study. i warrant my
remedy TO cure the worst cases. Because others
have failed IL no reason for not now receiving
2 cure. Send at once for a treatise and a Free
Bottisb Of my infaiiible remedy. Give Express
and Postotice. It costs yon nothing for q trial,
and will cure you. Address.
Dr. H.G. ROOT. 1888 Pearl ST., New York
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-03-26

on the other side of
the Potomac, overlooking Washington. 1t is
the old Van Hook mansion, the home Of a
noted ~negro-hater, who, when he divided up
his lands for sale, put into every deed a slip
ulation TINT the purchaser should in no case
sell to a negro. Fred Douglass owns it to-day,
and the whole of the estate, so divided,
is dotted with the homes Of colored men.
Douglass was, you know, a slave, and he
fought as a boy with the dogs for the crumbs
that fell from his masters table. He has
made his money chiefly by 1ecturing, and by
a paper called The North Star, which he used
to edit. He got 500 a night lecturing and he
invested his money in government bonds and
real estate. There is no p~leasanter home in
Washington than his, and his white wife is a
beautiful and accomplished lady.
MI. Douglass successor is also a colored
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-03-26

T.ADIES WANTED 10 werk for ma at
ti.ir own..homes. 50 to $40 per week can
ne. easily made; no caavassing; fascinating and
steaay employment. Particulars and enmple
MFG Co., Pc Box 1918, Boston, Mass.
ME WANT. HALESMEN everywhere, local
and travelling. to sell our goods. viii pay
good salary. and all expenses. Write for terms
az once. and state salary wanted. STANDARD
SILVER WARE Comply. Boston. Mass.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-03-26
Total expenditures. -.
yi1I. BIsKs.

VIII. BISKS,
Gross amount of risks taken
during the year 15S5..... s
Gross amount of risks TAX
en- IN the Territory of Da-
kota curing the year 1885
whole amount of risks out
standing ..................
Whole amount of losses in
CURED dunng the year
ls65,lnoluding those claim
ed and not yet due......
Whole amount of losses in
Cured during tine year
1870, including those
claimed and not yet due,
IN the Territory OF Dakota
Number of Agents in the
Territory of Dakota, 80.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-03-26

w CiIpiCiASh 9ouSio'
corder of deeds for
the District Of Co
lurnbia calls atten-
ton once more to
this lion Of the coli
ored people, who,
though in his roth
year, appears as
strong and healthy
es ever. He can
well retire from la
Dor, as he possesses
O fortune of about
100000, and he
has a beautiful
home surrounded
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-03-26

money acknowledgements.
Whole amount of interest
money received on loans
in the Territory of Da-
kotn.
Whole amount of income
received from all other
Total
VII. EXPENSES DURING
Whole amount of losses paid
during the year 1Ss5.,.....
Am unt accrued prior to
preceding statement prior
to January LIST, lSS5.,......
Amount accrued subsequent
t. preceding statement.
Amount of losses paid upon
risks taken in the Terri
tory of Dakota.........,..
Amount OF losses paid prior
10 preceding statement.
Amount of losses accrued
subsequent to the preced-
Ing statement.
Amount of dividends paid
during the year l6S5.......
Amount of commissions and
fees paid to officers and
agents during the year
1880.
Amount of taxes paid dur
ing the year 1885
Whole amount paid for SAL
aries of officers and agents
during the year 1SS5.....-.
Whole amount of all other
Eexpendltures during the
Year 1855. general expense
account ...........,.....,..
Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1886-02-12
BAD BLOOD

Among the Residents Of the chero-
kee Nation over the Distribution
Of Money.
LITTLE Rock, Feb. 10.-Advices
from the Indian Territory report an
intensely bitter light between Chero-
KEGS and what is known as ''adopted
citizens" over the distribution Of $780,
700. The money was paid the Cher
okees by the United States govern
ment in 1853 for land owned
by them. 1t was distributed among
the Cherokees by blood only, colcred
men, the Delaware and Shawnee In-
ulans, all of whom are adopted citizens,
being excluded. Since the distribu-
tion the latter had been fighting to Sc
cure share Of the money. Senator
Dawes has interested himself In the
uolofed citizens cause and it is inti-
mated that the Cherokees viii be
forced to yield through congressional
intervention. The question has been
before the Cherokee legislature, that
body passing a Pill over the veto
Of the principal chief, Bushy Head,
providing for the distribution Of
money among the Cherokees by blood
only. The chief wanted it divided
among the citizens. irrespective Of
color or nativity, claiming that the
failure to do so would annul all that
had been done 10 carry out the treaty
Of 1868, and put the Cherokee Nation
In the attitude Of being false to It's OBJ
legations. The legislature refused to
be guided by his advice. In April
next $500 GOO in money arising from
the lease of the Cherokee strip to
cattle syndicate is to be divided
in a similar manner Bushy Heads
veto having a second time been over
ruled. The adopted citizens want
this money used in payment Of their
claims, and also demand a pro rata
division Of such amount as may re-
main after a per capita division Of the
100000 obtained iron the sale Of
land.
Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1886-02-12
Louisiana Politics,
pecial to Commercial Herald.

optcIaI 70 COmMtTCHI HefaIu,
MONROE, LA, Feb. 10.-At the
Democratic convention held at the
courthouse to-day for the purpose of
nominating candidates to fill the un-
expired term occasioned by the resigna-
tion of senators Ably and Moore, Of
the Twenty-third senatorial district,
Messrs. John s. Boatner, Of Ouachita,
and E. G. Montgomery, of Richland
parishes, were nominated by acclama-
tion. Resolutions endorsing the State
administration were passed.
Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1886-02-12
Sensational Murder In Georgia.

OSnSdIlOIlCAt IVA III SOOl SAeAs
NEW YORK Feb. "a special from
Atlanta, Ga, says: The fatal shooting
which took place at Anstell last Sun
day threatens to become a sensation.
Years ago John Norris and Jack Gar
land were the Warmtst personal
friends. They lived near each other,
and were almost constantly together.
Norris picked up and went to Tennes-
see. After Norris went away, Gar
land was lonesome, and frequently let
ters passed between them. Norris
tried to persuade Garland to 60 to
Tennessee, but Garland wouldn't CO..
Saturday last, Norris came back to
Anstell, and Sunday walked into Gar
lands house. Garland was surprised
and welcomed his old friend warmly.
Garland was carried away with Nor
ris' return, and picking up shot gun,
pointed it at Norris. A hand full of
shot found their way into Norris
head. He dropped like one dead, and
Garland tried to kill himself. DR..
Medlock found that the entire load
had gone through the left eye-ball. and
pronounced the wound fatal one. 1t
was thought at the time that the shoot
ing was accidental, butt now appears
that Garland meant to put Norris out
Of the way, as Norris had knowledge
Of crimes Of which Garland was
guilty, and he feared he had returned
To tell IN him.
Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1886-02-12
HorrIpIe Death.

EAST ST. LOUIS, ILL.,, Feb. ll.-
Henry Thienan, a farmer living at
Caseyville, met with horrible death
yesterday. He stopped in q planning
mill and sat down on raised counter
covering a buzz saw, which was not
running at the time. While sitting
conversing with some friends, the saw
started and in a few moments after
wards the counter fell to its custom.
ary position. The saw flashed upward
through the slit in the counter and cut
Thienan in two. BE died instantly,
Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1886-02-12
A White Woman Shot by Her Negro
Lover.

CHARLESTON, w. Va, Feb. 10
Yesterday morning Ellie Jones, a once
beautiful woman, was shot by AL.
Williams, her colored lover. The bull
let took effect in the bach part Of her
head, fracturing the skull in such a
manner that her brains oozed out.
Williams and the woman lived to-
gether in Modoc alley, in this city, a
long time. She came here from Ports
mouth, Ohio, about two years ago and
says she is from good family, having
assumed the name of Jones out of re-
spect to her family. Williams is in
Jail. The woman can live but short
time.
Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1886-02-12
Suicide of a Convict.

CHESTER, Ill, Feb. "a convict
by the name of Henry L. Sanders, con-
fined at the penitentiary here, COM
mitted suicide last night by jumping
from the top of the quarry ledge to
the rocks below, a distance Of seventy
five feet. Both legs and arms were
broken. He died in few minutes.
Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1886-02-12
SENATE.
From Jackson.

Grrecial to Commercial-IIerad.
JACKSON, MISS, Feb. 9.--The Grand
Commandely of the State of Missis-
sippi met to-day in the Masonic hall.
Grand Commander John II. Gordon, in
the chair. The election Of officers
takes place tonight. The Grand
Lodge will meet tomorrow. Grand
Master j. B. Morgan arrived to-day
from Washington to preside over its
deliberations. There will be about
three hundred and fifty delegates in
attendance.
Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1886-02-12
Slugger Sullivan Challenges Ryan
AGAIN.

BosToN, Feb. ll.-John L. Sullivan,
last night issued what he says is his
last challenge to Paddy Ryan: Il will
fight him with kid gloves, just thick
enough to avoid the law, in any room
or hall he may designate in the United
States, within four weeks from signing
articles, for $4,000 a side, not more
than five Of either his or my friends to
be present. If Ryan refuses to accede
to this, will brand him as coward
Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1886-02-12
They Will Not Do It.

Those who once take DR.. Pierce's
"Pleasant Purgative Pellets" will
never consent to use any other cathar-
tic. They are1 pleasant to take and
mild in their operation, Smaller than
ordinary pills and inclosed in glass
vlals; virtues unimpaired. By drug
gists. a
Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1886-02-12
THE LEGISLATURE.
Special to Commercial Herald.

HOUSE.
JACKSON, Mss, Feb. 9.-To regu-
late collection of fines and costs in
criminal cases. Referred.
To amend section 2,l04 code in ref
erence to the manner of conducting
guardianships. Passed.
TO amend section 1857 of code in
relation to disposing Of exempt prop
erty. Passed.
For relief of Sheriff Of Clay county.
Passed.
To repeal act to incorporate the
town of Summeryille. Passed.
For the relief Of Pleasant Joyce.
Passed.
To amend section 451 Of the code in
relation to fees of.notaries public. Ia
definitely postponed.
10 repeal section 479 Of code so far
as relates to Green county. Passed
10 levy poll tax and to provide for
the Communication thereof. Recon-
mitted.
To amend act to provide for protec
tion of crops in Tippah, Benton, Mar
shall, Union and Panola counties. Ia
bled subject to call.
Torepeal section 3l72 Of the code in
reference to prisoners in county jails.
Indefinitely postponed.
To amend act amending act in re-
ference to stock running at large.
Tabled subject to call.
To amend act to allow clerks of
boards of supervisors OF Hancock, Har-
rison, Green, Jackson. Perry and
Madison, compensation for services.
Pending consideration the regular
order was taken up, being consldera-
tion of an act in relation to contracts
for labor.
Considered in committee of the
whole. Mr.. Hoyle, in the chair; COM
mittee arose and reported no progress
Report received and house adjourned.
SENATE.
Act to authorize board of super
visors Of Adams county"to pay certain
legal fees heretofore contracted; passed
and motion to reconsider tabled
The special order of the day being
consideration Of substitute entitled an
act TO provide for the election Of the
railroad commissioners Of the State and
to create Soate board Of equalization
Pending the question the senate ad'
iourned.
Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1886-02-12
Death of Major General W. S.
Hancock.

Hancock.
New YORK, Feb. 9.-4 p.m.-The
following official notification of the
death of Gen. Hancock has just been
received.
GOVERNORS ISLAND, N. Y, Feb. 8, 1885.
Maior-G General w. S. Hancock, U. S.
A. died at 2:35 this afternoon.
(Signed) W: p WHlPPLE.,
Assistant Adjutant General.
Gen. Hancock's death WAS the result
of malignant corbuncle on the back
of his neck which had confined him to
his bed for several days. No serious
alarm was felt hover until shortly
before he expired.