davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Mexico weekly ledger., 1888-10-04
Fl TALE-BEARER.

1 am told good story on Pelide
Locke, He has just returned from
st. Louis, and while strolling about
that city the other day, he dropped
into one of the large manufacturing
Jewellers houses. He was only
looking at the magnificent goods
displayed and did not intend to
purchase. But while he was gaz-
ing about him his eye fell on some
of the prettiest little cups he ever
saw. He walked up to the case
and looked at them. They seem.
ed plain and modest, yet they were
elegant; and from their appearance
Mr.. Locke thought they must be
very cheap. There was a great
number ofthe cups and this sus.
tanned his belief that they must
indeed be very low. So he beckon.
ed one of the attendants and as the
polite clerk bowed himself to his
probable customer, Mr.. Locke
asked:
"What are those little cups
worth? I want two or three fol
the children"
"Well," remarked the clerk, all
smiles, ga single cup is worth
forty dollars, but I can make yor
three of them for an even hundred
Shall l exprss them to your ad
dress or will you take them with
your"
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-07-19
H0W the Scheme Works.
Facts Set Forth by the Civil
Service Commission.
THE POLITICAL ASSESSOR.
He Still Pursues His Avocation, but in 3
Dishonorable way-The President
Sends in Another Batch of
Pension yetoes.

WASHINGTON, July 1.-THE fourth re-
port of the civil service commission, COW
ering its operations from January l6,
1886, to June 80, 1887, has just been com
pleted and placed in the hands of the
president. The total number of appli-
cants who entered for examinations for
the classified service in all it's branches
departmental, customs and postal-dur-
ing the period covered by the report was
10, SE,2. OF this number 13, ,965 were men
and J, ,SS7 women. OF this number 9,210
men and 1,5S6 women passed, and 755
men S53 women failed to pass examine
tion. During this period 452 men and 95
women have been appointed in the classi-
fed departments service, and since Jan
uary 49, 1883, the date on which the sys-
tenn of making appointments upon exam
nation went into effect, $50 men and 100
women have been appointed in the class
lied departmental service. OF the work
of the commission during the past three
years, the report says: "That there has
been accomplished In the execution of
the law all that its sanguine friends ex-
pected is not claimed, but without any
degree of inexactness in statement it
may be said that in the results of its ex-
ecution is shown the wisdom of the
principle of removing the subordinate
officers of the government from politics
and elections, and making continuance
in office to depend, not upon party serv-
ice, but upon merit and good behavior
In this respect the law has produced re-
suits which are not extrayagantly de-
scribed as surprising" The demoralizing
methods of the patronage system of ap-
pointments, the commission says, have
been replaced within the classified sery-
ice by the better methods of the law
under which the demands Of common
justice are complied with, that, in SO far
as practicable, all citizens duly qualified
shall be allowed equal opportunities on
grounds of personal fitness, for securing
appointment and employment in the sub
ordinate civil service. The political as
SCISSOR, they say, no longer does his
work openly. He pursues his ayocation
rs IL it were dishonorable, but while
much has been done, there is room,
the commission declares, for the ac-
complishment OF much more good, as the
patronage system is still strongly en-
trenched in parts of the civil service.
The commissioners report for the ensu-
ing year ended June 80, 1888, will prob
ably be completed next September.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-07-19
Nebraska and Iowa Pension.

WASHINGTON, July 18 Following is
the representation of Nebraska and Iowa
citizens in the last batch of pensions is
sued:
Nebraska Pensions-Origfnal invalid:
Larken Funk, Minden; Seth w Pear
son, Estelle; James NJ. Dimmick, Macon;
Esan Beldin, Loup City. Increase:
John Butile Friend.
Iowa Pensions Original invalid:
James C. Lynch, Colfax; James Fickey,
Keosauqua; Henry C. French, Colo;
George Fl. Cox, Clinton; Frederick d.
Bosworth (deceased), Waterloo; Cyrus
Wohlford, Decorah; Nelson G. Porter,
Davenport; James Reynolds, Decatur;
Marion Gage, Elgin; Amos Atkinson,
Griswold; Anthony II. Durant, Algona;
Edward Nelson (deceased), Pilot Mound;
William Seydel, Harper; Isaac Jones,
Belfast: Sylvester S. Perring, Dyers-
vile; Madison McClelland, Knoxville;
Charles G. Gregory, Lake Park; Alfred
M. Clayden, Macedonia; John Burr,
Sioux Rapids; John L. B. Hamden, AL
lerton; Nelson Miller, Fontanelle; Eu-
gene Fl. Hall, Earlville; Royal S. Will
Jams, Wyoming; John Kunzelman, Lime
Springs; Richard NJ. Trimble, Ottumwa
Original, widows, etc.: Minors of Sam
uel Porter, Lucas; Lizzie p, widow of
Frederick d. Bosworth, Waterloo. Mexi-
can Survivors: Thomas Fl. Brown, So
lon; Francis w. Buck, Windham; Will
lam Focht, Grant.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-07-19

promptly put under arrest In the mean
time Lieut.. Elliott and his men entered
Hronek's house, whore they were net
by the anarchists wife and two chill
dren, who attempted to oppose
their passage. 1.-THE woman and children
were pushed aside and the officers
went to Hronek's room. Over
the bed was a frame containing the pict-
ures Of the executed anarchists, and un,
der the pillow was found large revolver
and the poisoned dagger. In one corner
of the room were lot of small tin cases
1slx4 inches, which were all empty.
There was a large tin case full of some
substance, which has not yet been an
alyzed, Several cast iron pipes about
four inches in length were also found,
and small quantity of dynamite.
At Chelbowa's was found four pack
ages of dynamite containing eight sticks
each, Illuminating cap and q loaded
bomb. These were taken to the station.
The officers were greatly disappointed at
the small quantity Of dynamite found in
Eronek's, as they had been informed
that he had large stock on hand. IL is
supposed that there is more either buried
in the yard or hidden in some nook in
the house. A further search will be in
stituted.
The story was told by Inspector Bon
field who said he was convinced the plot
in all its details was the most dangerous
on record
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-07-19
Al smerican Kake,s Progress.

LONDON, July 1S.-William Walter
Phelps Dodge, of the noted New York
family, eloped yesterday with Miss Ida
Cooke an equestrienne, the daughter of
the Cooke circus man. They spent the
night at Workington, and the angry
father captured the pair at Carlisle,
while pushing toward Glasgow. They
were arrested by the police inspector
while aboard tho Caledonia express
Phelps was much agitated and regretted
in loud tone that he was
not in free country. In the
course of q few hours the girl 8
father arrived. When he was
brought face to face with the young
couple his feelings were uncomfortable
The young lady burst into tears and
threw herself into her fathers arms,
The happy father returned homeward
with the wayward daughter. The young
American millionaire is still at Work
ington. Phelps, it will be remembered
had an escapade in New York few
months ago, when he inserted false
notice of his engagement to wealthy
cousin in New York paper, evidently
with the intention of inducing her to
marry him.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-07-19
Rrice for nianapar.

NEW YORK, July 1s.-The Democratic
national campaign committee re assem-.
bled at 7 p. M, and was called to order
by Calvin NJ 'Brice of Ohio, who, as
learned by the reporters the first time,
had been nominated before the close of
the day session by w. L. Scott, for chair
man, and had been unanimously elected
to that position. Col. Brice announced
his acceptance of the honor, and returned
hia thanks therefor. The details of the
plan of campaign were then discussed
until 4:30, when the committee ad-
journed, subject TO the call of the chair
man, who resides in this city.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-07-19
BARON NonpHorr ARRESTED.
Distinguished German Gets Into Trouble
on Copey Island.

New YORK, July 1S.-The German
vice consul gave dinner at the Oriental
hotel, Coney Island, to Prince Bernhard
of SAKE Weimar, and Baron B. w. Nord-
hotf, who are on tour around the world
end now en- route for home. Lieut.. Won
der Marwitz and Capt. Oscar de Suer-
mondt,of the Prussian army, We're also of
the party. The dinner was elegant and
the wines of the rarsst vintage Healths
We're drank, speeches made and Prince
Bernhard related several blood curd-
ling bear stories. When the cigars
were alight the Baron proposed
a walk. With a couple Of other gentle
men of the party he sauntered out toward
the Manhattan Beach hotel. While he
was standing on one of the walks near
the entrance to the Manhattan Beach
railroad station, Policeman Ericsson
commanded him to move on. Baron
Nordhoff, wbe speaks little English. re-
taliated in good strong German, and the
result was another policeman was sum
moned and he was arrested and carried
to the police station. Later he.was taken
to the Oriental hotel by friends.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-07-19

and was enjoyable in the extreme. Every
where we were received with unusual
hospitality"
u really believe that found life bet
ter and broader and more enjoyable siute
dropped the burden OF railroad man
agement,' said Mr. Garrett. 81 shall
not take it up again"
Mr.. Garrett and his party left for Bal
timore in his private coach Baltimore
over the Jersey Central road.
Among the other passengers on the
Umbria were Bishop j. j. Usher of Ne
braska, p, b. Jeeieehboy of India, and
Mrs. Parrott and her daughter of San
Francisco
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-07-19
Iowa and Nebraska Patents.

WASHINGTON, July 1S.-The following
patents were granted Nebraska and Iowa
inventors:
Baker, Martin L., Wilton junction,
Ia, gate.
Benjamin. Joseph F., Hubbell, Neb.,
ohurn
Berg, Frank j., Dubuque, Ia, auto,
matte fire lighter.
Dion, Jerry, North Bend, Neb. weld
ing bench for plows
Phillips, William H Lincoln, Neb,
reversible trestle.
predmore, William, walworth, Neb.,
calf weaner.
Priestly, John H., assignor of one-half
to j. L. Chaplin, Meriden, Ia, potato
planter.
Rodger John W. and r. j. Matheson,
Berlin, Ia, machine for winding and un-
winding wire.
vanderan, William T., Lincoln, Neb,
tOastino pan
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-07-19
a FRIGHTFUL WRECK.
Cars Demolished, Two Men Killed and
Several Others Seriously Injured.

Cars Demolished. Two Men Killed and
Several Others Seriously Injured.
BIRMINGHAM, Ala, July 18.-Slade's
Creek, ten miles south of this city, was
the scene of frightful wreck at ! o'clock
q. m, between the north-bound Cannon
Ball limited express and an extra south
bound freight. The passenger was ten
minutes late and was. running at the rate
of forty miles an hour when the collision
occurred. Both engines, the baggage
and smoking cars and eight or ten cars
of freight were utterly demolished. Pas
senger Engineer George Nichols and
Freight Fireman William Cummings
(colored) We're instantly killed. William
Austin, engineer Of the freight, was
seriously injured internally Baggage
Master G. C. Ham, Express Messenger
Loop and four passengers were more or
less injured, but none of them are
thought to be seriously hurt. The freight
was running out of time.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-07-19

LONDON, July 1s.-The governments
acceptance of the amendment to the
local government bill, putting tax on
bicycles, will be sure to raise storm
over this devoted bill, almost equal to
that which greeted the original proposal
of Mr.. Goschen to tax every kind of
wheel The amendment proposes tax
of two shillings, six pence on each wheel.
The use of BICYCLES in the United Kingdom
is very extensive, and for the past few
years this rapid mode of conveyance has
become exceedingly popular The out.
cry raised against the tax will be deter
mined and loud
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-07-19
PENSION yEToEs.
The President Withho1ds Approval in
Private Pension Cases.

&IhststS AchsiOh Sdh0b.
WASHINGTON, July 1S.-Tho president
sent to the house several veto messages,
vetoing as many private pension bills.
In yetoing one of them, bill granting q
pension to the widow of Private John
Herbert, who was wounded at the battle
of Gettysburg, and soon afterward de-
serted and served in the Confederate
army until captured in 1865, the presi-
dent says; Herbert never applied for a
pension, though it is claimed now that at
the time of his discharge he was suffer-
ing from rheumatism and dropsv, and
that he died in 1878 of heart disease. If
such disabilities were incurred in mill
tary service, they were quite likely the
result of exposure in the Confederate
army, but it is not improbable that this
soldier never asked q. pension because he
considered that the generosity of his gov
ernment had been sufficiently taxed
when the full forfeit of his de-
sertion was not exacted. The greatest
possible sympathy and consideration are
cue to those who bravely fought, and be-
ing captured as bravely languished in
rebel prisons. But / will take no part
in putting a name upon our pension
rolls which represents Union soldier
found fighting against the cause he
swore he would uphold, nor should it be
for moment admitted that such deser-
tion and treachery are excused when it
avoids the rigors of honorable capture
and confinement. 1t would have been a
sad condition of affairs If every Captured
Union soldier had deemed himself justi
fed in fighting against the government
rather than to undergo the privations of
capture
Or another bill, granting pension to
Thomas Shannon, of the regular army,
who lost his right arm by the explosion
of a can OF powder at Fourth of July
celebration in Texas, the president in
vetoinG it says: '"The soldier endeavored
to knock the can from the hand of the
person who held it, when the powder ex-
ploded, severely injuring the soldier,
and necessitating the amputation of his
right forearm. Though this was most
unfortunate accident, it is quite plain
that it had no connection with the mill
tary service -
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-07-19
.Nam York Printera.

NEW YORK, July ia committee of
Typographical Union No. held confer
ence with committee of the Typothe-
te, an association of employing printers.
The nature of the conference was kept
secret, but it is understood that the
printers are trying to avert general
cut down of rates for composition, while
the employers claim that New York rates
are higher than those of other cities, and
that business is being driven away from
here in consequence.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-07-19
MR.. BLArNE's PLANS.
He VIII Visit Two Weeks on One of tho
Thousand Islands,

New YoRK, July IS. - Immediately
upon Mr.. Blaine's return to this country
he will go with his wife and the Misses
Blaine to the summer residence of Geo.
NJ Pullman, on one OF the Thousand
Islands. They willstop there about two
weeks in order that the gentleman from
Maine may get good rest before be.
ginning his campaign task He has not
been feeling well since the convention.
Two of Mr.. Blaine's sons-Walker and
James 6, Jr.-will take the stump early
IN the fall. The younger is now az Long
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-07-19
Importation Of Contract Labor

" WASHINGTON, July 1S.--Congressman
Ford's select committee to investigate
the importations of contract and pauper
labor will start for New York city next
week and begin their work with an inves-
tigation of the condition Of affairs at
Castle Garden. The committee will
probably next pay visit to Boston and
after finishing their work there will take
d recess until early in the autumn, and
then go to the Pacific coast and look into
the Chinese immigration across the
British Columbia frontier.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-07-19

NEW York, July 1s.-The Sugar trust
some months ago refused to buy any car.
goes of sugar except at Il sacrifice, Con-
sequently many eargoes that touched at
the Delaware breakwater were ordered
on to London and other foreign markets.
Now the Sugar trust is sorry 1t cannot
get raw sugar enough to fill its contr acts
or to keep even their active retineries at
work. They have ordered some sugar
from abroad, and cargo of 1900 tons is
on the way from London.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-07-19
Sheridan.L

NoNoU1TT, Mass, July 1e No note
worthy change has occurred in Gen.
Sheridan's condition during the past
twenty-four hours. He had q restful
night, and the day has been comforta-
bly, passed. He has relished his food
and partaken of q sufficient amount.
His pulse continues to be of good ten
sion aud his cough is seldom annoying.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-07-19
A German Request to England.

LONDON, July tS--In consequence OF
complaints from numerous German and
some British merchants doing business
in the Niger, the German government
has requested England to put a limit to
the encroachments of the Royal Niger
company, andto admonish the company
to conduct business in accordance with
international agreements.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-07-19
ROBERT eARnErrs RETURN.

He Arrives at New York on tho Umb-ia
After His bur Around the World.
NEW YORK, July ia jolly party
steamed down the bay at O'Clock on the
the United States revenue tug Washing
ton to meet the incoming Cunard steam
ship Umbria. Robert Garrett of Balti-
more, ex-president of the Baltimore and
Ohio Railroad company, was passen-
ger, with his wife, his wife's sister, Miss
Lizzie Frick, two Wallets, rwe maids, and
a carload of baggage.
"our tour said Mr.. Garrett, "e1-
tended through Japan, China, India,
Egypt, Turkey. GERMANY and Russia,
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-07-19

WASHINGTON, July 1s.-Co1. Lamont
returped from his home at McGranville,
N Y. where he went ostensibly for rest.
He really went to investigate report
that his house had been entered and tiiSat
important papers relating to the Cleye-
land campaign ot 1894 and the Hill cam
paign of 1885 hid been stolen The re-
port proved true. An army Of detectives
have been placed on the track of the
thiavac
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-07-19
No Trouble on the Rock Island,

CHICAGO. July 1S.-General Manager
st. John of the Rock Island road, said in
reference to strike on that road: s'If
there was any indication of strike on
the Rock Island road | would certainly
hear it, Our men have no grievances
that know of. have not been waited
on by a committee, and L do not think
there is any trouble among our engi-
neers.n
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-07-19

BENIN, July 1S.-Baron Roggenbach
will compile the late Emperor William 's
biography II is expected that Empress
Fseierick, Queen Victoria, the emperors
Of Austria and Russia, the king Of Italy,
theSftiake Of SaSc-Coburg and . large
and army officers will contributs articles
TO ihe work
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-07-19

vINcENNEs, Ind, July 1S The Ohio
and Mississippi railroad introduced AN
innovation IN placing ticket collectors on
all Their passenger trains. The con
ductors will not be released, but will col
lect no fares nor tickets, as the train col
lector will do that work. The conductors
will have charge Of the run and see that
the trip is safely made. The conductors
take the matter philosophically
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-07-19
Los. sIon.ann.

SCRANTON, Pa, July 1S.-The Dunn
breaker at Old Forge, and the buildings
with it, except the blacksmiths' and car
penters' shops, were burned. The loss
Is 100000; partially insured. The mine
caught fire but at midnight was thought
to be under control. The fire throws 400
men and boys out Of employment.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-07-19
Attempted suici,,e.

OMAHA, July 1s.-"Doc" Evans, fore
man of one of the departments of the
smelling works, attempted suicide at his
home, 1l04M South Seventh street, but
through the efforts of a physician he still
lives to tell the tale. Evans has been
suffering from insomnia.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-07-19
THE rows,s DOCUMENTS STOLEN.
The Title Deeds and Records of West Jer
sey Removed or NIutilated.

seS AeiioSSu or 4hutiiaUcu.
New YORK, July 18-In little one
story brick building in Burlington N. j.,
is located the Office of the surveyor gem
eral of the state, IN which are stored all
the title deeds and records of the original
council of proprietors, and upon which
rests the validity of the titles to all the
lands in West Jersey. The greatest care
is exercised to preserve the records in
tact, but despite this precaution the dis
coyery has been made that a number of
them have been stolen bodily from the
office and others have been either mu-
tilated and removed or cleyerly altered
by means of acids, and the substituted
figures given an appearance of age to
make them correspond with the rest.
The discovery was made a few days ago
by one of the council of proprietors who
was following up claim of title to a
property involving over 81, 100000.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-07-19
Time sy q Year,inr,

LEXINGTON, KY, July 1s.--The onon-
daga yearling filly out of Perhaps, dam
of Doubt, worked at the association
track quarter in 2as< seconds, per-
formance which has only been equaled
once or twice by yearling in the his
tory of this ancient course.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-07-19
Another suicide by prospinr.

BowMANsvILLE, Ont, July 1S.--Wm
overton, a man about 40 years of age,
committed suicide by jumping from tho
pier into the lake. A letter found on him
from his wife reveals the fact that she is
in Chicago, where he seems to have left
her, and taking his 10 year>old boy with
him, started out on the road. He worked
in Woodstock and more recently in
Whftby.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-07-19
under the pruamate Act.

CHICAGO, July 18. The three anarch-
lists, Chapek, Chebowa and Hronek, are
booked at the Armory. Their cases came
up and were continued to Monday.
IA'idence will be presented to the grand
jury, and they will be indicted under
the dynamite act and other counts. No
further details of the big plot were made
public The police, however, are still
active and win probably soon have other
conspirators.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-07-19
sicAnliTe and Dacey.

NEW YORK, July 1e.-There is fair
prospect Of match for good amount
of money between Jack McAuliffe and
Billy Dacey for the lightweight champion
ship of America. The arrangements
will likely be made this week
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-07-19
Assigned.

New YORK, July 1s.-Nicol, Cowl-
ishaw & Co., importers of upholstery,
have made an assignment. They claimed
$500, 600 surplus and the failure caused
surprise. They claim that they will settle
all American liabilities in full, their
trouble being due to complications with
their foreign connection, Cowlishow,
Nicol5 5& CO.. Of London.