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, 1888-12-24

WHEELING. w. Va, Dec. 23.-This
afternoon a dynamite magazine at Mount
Pleasant exploded, wrecking windows and
iniuring buildings. The shock was felt
and the report heard here and all
around. Ii is reported that several per-
sons were killed. The details are meagre
and a full report will be impossible before
Monday.
There were in the magazine twenty two
kegs of powder and ten cases of dyna
mite, A IA year old boy, Chas. CLICK,
with two other boys, went in smoking.
The other boys ran before the explosion.
Young Gleck was literally blown to atoms.
The other boys are badly hurt. Seven
teen men were badly injured. Nearly
every house within a mile was blown to
pieces, and farther away seriously injured.
Names cannot be obtained tonight.
About 100 yards away there were thirty
tons of dynamite in a cave, which was
not exploded.
, 1888-12-24
CRIME RECORD.
CRIME RECORD.
Distressing Murder and Suicide
in New York
Strange Suicide of an ex-Police
Captain.
Chicago Officers 0utwitted by
the Anarchists.
Double CRIME.

NEW YORK, Dec. pa young sales
mar named Henry D. SHOEMAKER shot
his young wife some time last night
twice in the head ana once in the breast
and then killed himself instantly with a
bullet through the brain. They were
found in their fat lat Brooklyn this noon
in bed clasped in each others arms,
covered with blood. she still breathing
and he dead. He was but 90 years old,
she a year younger and they had a IA
months old baby who was away from the
house at the time. The wife will prob
ably die. Insanity seems to be the only
explanation of the deed. Col. Schon-
maker, father OF the young man, re-
ceived the first intimation of the deed in
the following note this noon:
Mama and Henry come down as soon
as possible. If you find the doors locked
force the front parlor door. Harry"
This note had been left at the district
messengers Office Saturday evening with
instructions to deliver it at ii o'clock next
morning. Instantly when the note was
received members of the family went to
the fiat where they saw what is told above.
Col Shoemaker said that his SOU had
been sick for a few days aud his mind
must have been affected.
, 1888-12-24
A Feeltng.

LONDON, Dec. 22.-In the house of
lords last night the earl of Dunraven,
speaking on the Sackville incident, said:
Surely it would have been more dlgni-
fed on our part and more worthy our
position to have taken no notice of the
matter, which, as the prime minister re-
marked, is not a matter affecting the two
nations. In the case OF some foreign
powers different considerations would
again affect us but our relations with the
United States are peculiar. We use the
word foreign toward them because there is
no other suitable expression, but | am
loath to use the term toward the great
republic of the United States, speaking
the same tongue, worshipping under The
same form OF religion and living under the
same common laws. The constitutions,
though differing, are very similar in their
integral respects to our own and founded
, on the same love of liberty and law and
capacity for self government.
1T is impossible to look upon such
people as foreigners, though one Is obliged
to speak of their country as a foreign
power. OF all the civilized nations we
alone can understand the United States
AID she alone can understand us. In re-
| spect to the difficulties inseparable from
a system of party government any mis-
understanding arising between us would
be held to be most d%eplorable by the vast
majority of thinking men on both sides
of the Atlantic, | fear that speaking Of
tho circumst rnces as belonging to the his
tory Of electioneerinG may have had an
irritating effect upon public opinion In
America. Be hat as it may, it is certain
that any longer delay in filling up Lord
Sackville's place is liable to be misunder-
stood BY the American people.
Il hold it to be our first duty to avoid
the possibility of anything that may lead
to a want of sincere friendship between
this mother country and the colonies, and
after that consider it our second duty to
avoid any such possibility between the
United States and ourselves. Before long
another minister will be accredited to the
court of St. James. If we hesitate and
delay to accredit another minister to
Washington the United States NAV retail
late by delaying to accredit a minister to
us. Two great international questions
are awaiting solution, the fisheries and
extradition. and these we cannot hope to
settle except under conditions of rea'
friendship between the two countries"
, 1888-12-24

BosToN, Dec. 23.-Judge White yes
terday rendered his decision in favor of
the petitioner. Mrs. Smith. in her suit for
separate maintenance against her husband
E. f. Smith. The couple moved in big
social circles in Dedham. Two children,
now beautiful young girls, were bern to
the couple. In 1885 Mr.. Smith took a
summer residence at Nantasket While
there Mrs. Smith, who was her only
aged 80, and of attractive appearance,
was a constant visitor at the skating rink.
There she was taught the art of gliding
over the smooth surface of the floor by
the instructor, whose name is Henry
Moore. A lively correspondence sprang
up between them, and in his letters Moore
called Mrs. Smith his darling" and
precious brown eyes" Mr.. Smith be-
came jealous of his wife's actions, and in
return Mrs. Smith accused her husband
OF being too intimate with her younger
sister. The result was that Mrs. Smith
left her husband and took up her abode
with her father. An appeal may be
taken from the decision by counsel for
Mr.. Smith.
, 1888-12-24

experience on board the steamer. When
the alarm was given be was at breakfast
and hastily repaired to his state room to
saw his effects. By the time he had se-
cured his yalise he found escape by way
of the bow cut off by flames which spread
with lightning like rapidity. He saw at
a glance it was to be death or swim, SO he
disrobed himself and securing a life pre-
server jumped overheard and after strug-
Cling in the water for about ten minutes
succeeded in reaching the shore. He had
nothing but his underclothes on and Sc
cured clothing from those on shore. Col.
Hunter says that while he was in the
rear of the cabin he saw a colored woman
throw her three children into the river
and then Jump in herself and all four
were drowned.
Mrs. Harry Fields, one of the lady
passengers, said to an Associated press
reporter that she tried to Jump ashore
from the bow of the steamer. but failed
and fell to the lower deck. A negro man
who was close behind her followed her
example, and like her, failed to reach
shore, but fell near her. The negro
gathered her and carried her in his arms
to the bank, and thus saved her from be-
ing burned to death as she was unable to
move. Mrs. Fields is positive that WA.
Covington. a planter of Rosedale, Miss,
persisted in the flames.
1t is reported that a negro murderer
who was being brought back for trial per
ished on board the steamer. He was
handcuffed, and the officer in charge
made his escape, but left the negro in a
helpless condition and he was burned to
death.
Great excitement prevailed in Memphis
when the first news of the disaster was
received here. 1t came about noon in
the shape of a private telegram from
Robinsonville, and said that $50 lives had
been lost. Later accounts were more re-
assuring. 1t is impossible to definitely
ascertain how many lives were really lost,
but conservative estimates place the num-
Der at not less than thirty-five, but it may
probably reach fifty.
, 1888-12-24
Crowdlng the Little One.

HAVANA. Dec. 2l.-Advices have been
received from Hayti to the effect that the
dispute over the seizure of the American
steamer Haytien Republic has been set.
tied. The steamer has been delivered to
the American %meu.of-war, and the latter
have honored the Haytien flag with a
salute of t%wenty-one guns. Among the
people the action of the United States
government is considered as an abuse of
power against a helpless nation, and this
opinion is said to be shared by some Of
the foreign diplomatic representatives.
Gen. Legitime has been unanimously
elected president of the republic, and is
taking energetic steps to suppress the
revolntion.
, 1888-12-24
They Had a Meeting.

CHICAGO, Dec. 23.-The proposed an,
archist meeting this afternoon did moi
take place. The hall which was to b.
used Is controlled by the Plasterers Union
and the renting If it to the Arbeitel
Bund was done without their knowledge
by the %janitor. The union this morning
sent a committee to Chief of Police Hub.
bard to arrange q course OF action, assur-
ing HIM that the plasterers had no sym
patty with the anarchists. Mr.. Kraft,
attorney for the bund, was present. and
to him Chief Hubbard reiterated his de-
termination hat the meeting must not be
held. The plasterers committee then re
turned to the hall and notified the %janitor
not to open it.
About , O'Clock forty or fifty members
of the Arbeiter Bund, under the leader
ship Of Albert Carrlin, arrived and de-
manded to know why the hall was not
opened. Their curiosity was gratifed by
the lieutenant of police who was present.
Their attorney then advised them to make
no further attempt to hold the meeting
saying that the action of the police wal
Just what they had been wanting to heir
out their case in court. They o dis.
persed.
Late this afternoon it is learned that
members OF the Arbeiter Bund outwitted
the police after all. When they left the
vicinity of the Plasterers' hall in accord
ance with a pre- arranged plan, they went
, 1888-12-24
Strange Election Bet

Sv. LOUIS, Mo-, Dec. GA strange
election wager has just been settled, An
agreement had been entered into between
E. j. Bissell, the artist, and a well known
society lady that if Cleveland was elected
president Mr.. Bissell should paint a por-
trait in oil Of the lady, in his best style,
and if Harrison was elected she was to
pose for two weeks as a model for his
class of pupils. For a while the lady
could not summon courage to pay the
wage but last week she proceeded to
the artists studio and posed every day
for his class. After she had sat for o
week Mr.. Bissell agreed to release her
from further service. A number of ex-
cellent sketches were made and as most of
them were presented to the lady she eon-
siders herself a winner after all by the
WAGER
, 1888-12-24
ANNOUNCEME

In connection with my Fur and Curiosity Store,
L have added a thorough line of Native Jewelry
and Mineral Goods, Pressed Wild Flower Books,
ETC., which for artistic design and finish cannot he
.excelled. These goods are found and manufactured
IN Wyoming, making the most suitable gift or me-
mento one can buy, especially if sent East. In my
Fur and Taxidermist Department [ have a Stock
that will suit the most skeptical. All kinds of Do
nestle and Foreign FuIs in Trimmings, Muffs,
Boas, Robes and Mats. Seal Sacques and Mats a
specially. Cleaning and repairing of Seal and
Beaver Goods neatly done. Deer and Antelope
Heads mounted to order.
, 1888-12-24
A Strange Suicide.

KANSAS Cry, Dec. 23.-Ex-Capt. of
Police Chas. Ditch was found dead this
morning in Union cemetery, lying on his
daughter grave with a CHASTITY wound in
his head, while a murderous looking re-
volver told the rest of the story. He had
charge of the funds of the Police Relief
Association, and his suicide is supposed to
be due 10 his being short in his accounts.
, 1888-12-24
22ND YEAR.
ALMOST A HOLOCAUST.
Narrow Escape of Thos. Murray and
Family from n Burning building.

Thos. G. Murray and wife and their
two children narrowly escaped horrible
deaths a few minutes before 2 o'clock this
morning. Mr.. and Mrs Murray were
awakened by the heat and smoke which
filed their FIVE room residence corner of
Evans and Sixteenth streets. and with
great difficulty saved themselves.
their children and half a dozen
garments. The lady and her children
took refuge in the residence of Prof. f. ]
Stanton and Mr.. Murray sought assist
ance. He and others vainiy endeavored
to enter the house. The furniture, etc. F.
is a total loss.
The Alert, Durant and Pioneer fire
companies reached the scene in the order
named in good time and the interior Of
the edifce was soon deluRed with water.
In half an hour the flames had been
e~xtinguished, but the place hsd been
Quilted.
The fire originated either from the ex-
plosion of q lamp or a defective flue, and
started in a room adjoining the sleeping
apartment. The house, the property Ct
Mrs. Murray mother, was one of the old
est in the city, and the material consequent
ly very inhammable. 1t was not insured.
The furniture, which included a fine
piano. is partly, if not entirely, covered
by insurance with good companies.
A grand snread, comprising all the deli
, 1888-12-24
Acquitted,

CLARION, Ia, Dec. 23.-Mrs. Bertha
Diggle. the actres who has been on trial
here some days charged with poisoning
her husband, was acquitted to -day. When
the verdict was rendered Mrs. Diggle
swooned and his now confined to her bed,
completely unstrung from nervous re-
action.
, 1888-12-24
Prairie Fire.

RAPID CITY, Oak, Dec. 2I.-Prairie
fires started just southwest of here late
yesterday and spread rapidly before a
brisk northwest wind which was blowing.
A large tract was 500 barned over and
much loss is feared. The damage cannot
now be estimated. Many farm buildings
in the line of the fire we're destroyed.
, 1888-12-24
At Harrison's Home.

INDIANAPOLIS, Dec. 23.-Gen. and
Mrs. Harrison, accompanied by their
guests, ex-senator Saunders and wife,
attended divine service this morning at
the First Presbyterian church. The
evening was spent at home, no one but
the family and visiting relatives being
present. During holiday week Gen. Har-
rison will suspend his afternoon receptions.
, 1888-12-24
A Verdict Agreed Upon.

GENENA, ILL.,, Dec. 23.-The jury in the
case of-John A. Bauereisen, chief of the
Aurora division of Brotherhood of Loco
motive Engineers, charged with dynamite
conspiracy by the Burlington road, agreed
upon a verdict this afternoon, but Judge
Wilson will not receive it on Sunday and
it will o be made known till morning,
, 1888-12-24

W. d. Suit, Druggist, Bippus. Ind,
t%estiies; II can recommend Electric
Bitters as the very best remedy. Every
bottle sold has giYeu relief in every case.
One man took six bottles, and was cured
OF, rheumatism of ten years standing"
Abraham Hare, Druggist, Bellville, O..
afirms: THE best selling medicine |
have ever handled in my twenty years
experience, is Electric Buffers Thous.
ands of others have added their testi
mony. so that the verdict is unanimous
that Electric Bitters do cure all diseases
OF the Liver, Kidneys or Blood. ONLY a
half dollar a bottle at w. N. Hunts drug
store.
, 1888-12-24

Geo. +. lnman has just received a new
line OF musical instruments which he is
selling at very low prices.
, 1888-12-24
ESOURCE5

TERRITORY OF WYOMING,
COUNTY OF IS
l, Frederick L. Addoms, cashier OF the above
named bank, do solemnly swear thai the
above statement is true to the best OF my
knowledge and belief.
FREDERICK E. ADDoMs, Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 18th
day OF December, 1883.
r. #. GLOVE
[sEALl Notary Public.
Correct-Attest:
N, r. DAVIS,
Z. II. HURD Directors.
GEO. w. SEWERS,
, 1888-12-24

A grand spread, comprising all the deli
cacies of the season, at Jim Oder's Gold
Room bar this evening.
, 1888-12-24

HI the N;0ceftieS tn HOIi-
day Goods at prices that
lUiH surprise yOH at Mrs.
E. " afker's, 3O2 SeUen-
teenfh street; Carey clock.
, 1888-12-24

Wedding and visiting cards: in grea,
<atlety at the Leader Office,
, 1888-12-24
REPORT OF THE CONDITION
OF THE

CHEYENNE NATIONI BANK
At Cheyenne, In the Territory Of Wyoming,
at the Close Of Business,
Dec. IL, 1888.
, 1888-12-24

For line watch repairing.
David Miller. Idelman Block
, 1888-12-24
CHRISTMAS

Comes but once a year. Msr-
chants should make the most Of
1t. Let the Public know what
you have to sell.
, 1888-12-24

Who use the columns OF THE
LEADER rapidly reach the pub
lie and rapidly sell their goods.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1888-02-10

MAJOR and Ex-Congressman Strait is
in Washington, and unburdened himself
to reporter yesterday. The Major
talks quite sensibly, and his remarks to
the effect that Minnesota is good for
presidential majority of 10000 or $4,000
for some good Republican, are in keep
ing with well-known truths. The ex-
Congressman has some good words for
the Governor as follows:
81 think McGill has pleased the farm
ers, and if the Farmers Alliance took
any action as body they would favor
McGill's denomination. The business
men, too. are generally pretty well salts
fled. There has been settled purpose
on McGill's part to carry ont the laws,
but think that lie made a very good Sc
lection of railroad commissioners, and
they have given very good satisfaction.
OF course, there is always more or less
criticism of any man that has to deal
with the railroad corporations. It is
difficult for one to meet all the demands
that are made upon a committee, but
they have been very careful, and have
looked into all the wrongs that have
been complained of, and, think, have
endeavored to right large majority of
them to the satisfaction of the shipping
Dublicp
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THE MINNESOTA DELEGATION.

The people of Minnesota have reasons
to feel proud of their Senators and Rep
resentatives in Congress, for there is no
State more ably represented than the
North Star Senators Sabin and Davis
are both hard workers, and the impor-
tant committee work assigned them is
looked after with the promptness and
give his private affairs. senator Sabin
has beautiful home on Iowa circle,
while Senator Davis has elegant quarters
on Fifteenth street. The families OF
both Senators are with them and fire.
quently entertain in roval style.
Congressman Lind, of this district, has
pleasant suite of rooms on Fourth
street, and at present meals at the Ma
tional Hotel. Mr.. Lind is hard work.
sr, and his constituents can rest fully as
sured that their every interest will be
carefully guarded and ably defended.
Congressman Nelson is also such a rep
resentative as one can take pride in. He
is probably one of the hardest worked
lIltil tllC piCsCht SolsiCScI uut LIS 10
bors are performed with a will and abil-
ity that is not common among Congress
men.
Judge Mcdonald, of the Third district,
has his family with him, and he is pleas
antly located in beautifully furnished
home in the fashionable portion of the
city The Judge is making many friends
at the Capitol, and barring his politics
he is a splendid gentleman. Being with
the majority party, however, he is in
position to do much valuable work for
his constituency, and that he will lend
his best efforts to this end is well-known
by all acquaintance.
Messrs. Rice and Wilson, the other
Democratic members from this State are
working into the harness, and it is the
general conviction that the former will
make valuable representative after he
becomes familiar with the ropes. AS
for Wilson, the fact that he draws 5000
per year from the public treasury for os-
tensibly representing the people and at
the same receiving from five to ten thou
sand year from the c. & n. w. Rail
way Co., for really defending their inter-
ssts, has caused many to look upon him
with distrust. 1t is certainly inconsist-
snt with honesty of purpose and good
government to defend two interests at
one and the same time, which are SO
likely to come i'll direct antagonism as
are those which Mr.. Wilson represents.
He certainly cannot be honest with the
people and at the same time be scheming
to defeat railroad legislation and land
grant adjustments.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1888-02-10
Saved His Life.

Mr.. ID. i. Wilcoxson, of Horse Cave,
KY, says he was, for many years, badly
afflicted with Phthisic, also Diabetes;
the pains were almost uncomfortable and
would sometimes almost throw him in
to commissions. He tried Electric Bit
tiers and got relief from the first bottle
and after taking six bottles was entire
ly cured, and had gained IN flesh eight
cen pounds. Says he positively be-
lieves he would have died, had it not
been for the relief afforded by Electric
Bitters. Sold at fifty cents a bottle by
]. r. Jones.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1888-02-10
DELINQUENT Tax List for 1886.
STATE OF MINI ES0TA, /
COUNTY OF BLUE EARTH. I
District Court.
IN .Jutlicial Distrit

The State OF Minnesota TO all persons, companies
corporations who have claim any estate, right,
title interest in claim To, or lien upon any OF the
several pieces parcels of land In the list hereto at
tached described
Tue list of taxes and penalties ON real estate for
the County OF Blue Earth remaining delinquent on
the first (ls Monday in January A. d.. 1855 Tor the
year 1880. has been filed in the Office OF the Clerk OF
the District Court OF the County of Blue Earth OF
which that here TO attached Is copy.
Therefore, you and each OF you are hereby required
to tle In the office of said Clerk or before the
twentieth (20thl day of March, 1885, your answer In
writing, setting forth any objections or def nse you
may have TO the taxes and penalties, or any part
thereof upon any piece parcel of land described in
said list In, TO- or on which YOU have or claim any
estate. right, title interest olam lien and In de-
fault thereof judgement will he entered against such
piece parcel ID laLd of the taxes ON said list APP
pearng against IL and for all penalties interest and
costs. STEPHEN TH0RNE,
Clerk OF the District Court in said county of Blue
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PALMRRs ADDITION TO CITY OF MANKATo.
james Brown, lot 3H .h5 4.iS
PARRys sUBDIvIoN OF PART OF BLOCK IN WAR
RRN's ADDITION To CITY OF MASKATo.
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VILLAGE OF LAKE CRYSTAL
JUDSON-Townshir 1Os, Range

UDSON-Townshir 10s, Range 20.
Sec.
Ezra Bacon. nws exc SO of sws
Ofnwk l54 To- loo l9. q 2.S9 % Ia
F Charestrom, nes of neI AT $500 100 Lila s7i
G Huey. neZ Of neZ IL 10 4.9s IA 572
Lewis M of mex and 10 I and
seq Ct neH except Stewards
is 92-l00a 70 la "a. lOC 1905 $50 a ~
Chas McIlrath, nwA IS 160 1874 or l2l
X Thomas, VIZ of nwA IS so 11.57 Lib 1890
Township 100. Range Is.
willard Barney, W 10 la-10oa of
lott 80 10 1900 LA .22 !. is
Anna NJ Owens, e lila of W 211la Of
lot2 80 II LIS rs l.s9
D G Evans, WI of nc14 and "a of
wy Of SEX 81 81 1917 ls7 1914
r Hughes, WI Of seN exc "a 81 rs $40 la i0si
J 5 Wood. 10a ofe II A-l00a
of lot4 30 10 La % l.69
F Charlestrom, sO-leOa Of lot
3ofsub lot "a 3 S0-lO0 40 % Sc
j Gustafson. lot OF sub lot i 30 .05 .35
PLEASANT MOUND-Townshlp lO5
Range 30.
II Buck, 81, of sek Is 50 sl2l22 ga
j A Willard, ma ofne q so IN ll6 Ss3
Chas ii West, VIZ ofsw. IS 80 SIS .Ss $40
Mary c Saith. eK of sell 80 80 946 LIZ loss
Mary Webster, e% of sws and w
x OF SEA- 40 leo 1898 2s4 2l77
Minnesota Land TO, Wa 81 1885 34.49 ST. 1896
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. I2SnI1INN--IUWHsnIp IU0 hHuRt II.
John T Chase. sk of nwL and M
of sw | 100 81 aGS2 $500 90
) Wood & Il ofn Is a iw30a
OF se1@ of nwH l. 1868 q l.S7
AL Ackeriaan. neL of SCI. s 10 4.45 81 5.12
ON Plumb, seq 5 leo 1890 800 q. SO
M l. Tinksom " \ Of mel. of nws
and se4 Ut neh AMI
fof nu% ofnst of nwi4 and .
hofsvs sfnws 10 IS ne "a 40
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1888-02-10

VILLAGE OF LAKE CRYSTAL.
Township l07, Range 2s.
Sec.
Cornealia Ga KEY eel IA Of VISA OF
of 8 s 16-100a Of nk Of sws of
neI< exc Hanson's 34-lO0a l6-i00 l0.6s LOO 122s
Daniel Radichcl, "a l00a OF nwk0f
nek reed Book 81. 265 34-lO0 80 IL "a
Township los, Range %.
J ennie Fuller IA Of lots and 5,
reed Book %, lI6 32 50-l0o "a O .2s
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JOHNS EfI>UOgALD CHUHCH.
> Cor Warner aud Broad SITS, Services
every SUNDAY AT lg:1v A NJ. and 80 L NJ.
Evening Prayer every Friday 81 $50 L. NJ
aev. Z. 4. Hudson, Rector.