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Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1888-01-13
INDUSTRIAL WORLD.

The Reading Q'a.) company's forty-tive
mines arc stopped, and 10000 miners, at
least, are idle, Some place tho number of
men idle at $4,000 in the Schuylkil basin
alone, which, with 10000 in the Lehigh,
makes the number quite formdablr. Pres
ident Corbin. General Manager Mcleod and
General Superintendent Sweigard have
agreed upon an address to the miners or
dcring them back to work. If they refuse
their places will be filed by new men.
Mrs. Leonora NJ. Berry. general investi-
gator knights of Labor. of Philadelphia,
Pa. has issued circular letter To females
of the order wherever found. 1t deals with
the subject of the condition of the working
women and girls. and strongly advocates
the expenditures of money for education in
stead of strikes.
Information from New York is TO the
effect that the strike among the flint glass
workers has extended from the western to
the eastern factories, and the men who left
work in Brooklyn. Philadelphia, New Bed
ford Boston and Corning. n. y, have failed
to return to work with two exceptions. In
all about 5000 men are out. A prominent
manufacturer said recently that the strike
bids fair to be u long and bitter one. He
doubted the possibility for a conclusion in
1883.
The action of the local assemblies,
Knights of Labor, i'll indorsing the order of
the. Reading Pa) convention for a general
strike of the Reading railroad employees did
not materially effect the business of the
Reading company. The men did not quit
work with the alacrity which the leaders am
ticipatcd. and in many cases they refused
point blank to strike, prrfcrring to rcnounce
allegiance to the Knights of Labor.
Employees of the North PENNSYLVANIA
railroad paid no attention to the order of
the Reading convention TO strike. They
have withdrawn from the knights.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1888-01-13
PERSONAL

Senator Allison. of Iowa. on his way TO
Washington, said in an interview that the
party that failed to do its share in speedily
reducing the tariff taxes would lose in pul-
lie favor The necessity for some action
was great. and congress would be compelled
to act He did not wish to outline any def
mite plan. but said that the parties were so
divided that in order to reach any result
mutual concessions must be made. He
would be willing to repeal the tobacco tax
and sugar tariff and further enlarge the free
list.
james Hendricks. brother of the late
Vice. President Hendricks, died at his home
at Shclbyville, Ind, on the 1st inst He
was the last surviving member of the Hen
bricks family. He served with honor as Il
soldcrfrom the beginning to the close of
the war;
--Ex- State Senator William s. Powell of
Chicago. died recently. Powell was mt one
time a power in city and local politics, hav-
ing held many positions of responsibility.
fined in an insane asylum. a stroke of par
alNSlS having H11ccteu MS NINA.
lin Pirkens county. $. c.. negroes hang
ed Il half witted young white man, n farm
laborer. named Walthrop. for criminally as
saulting Il colorcd girl. The latter has died
from the effects of her injuries.
Judge Joel Parker, who was governor
of New Jersey during the war, died at
Philadelphia the other night. He was bur
led at Freehold, N. j.
Gen. John G. Fremont has written Il
letter to the ranch company, which recent
ly presented him with Il lot at Seaside. CAL,
accepting the gift and announcing his de-
termination TO settle in southern California.
At Ironton. Ohio, Pierson Mccoy. who
murdered DIR. Northrop, the temperance ad-
vocatc, has been refused a new trial. and
has been sentenced 1o the penitcntiary for
life
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1888-01-13
1dE FAX EAST.

An $1,000 ton bark. believed To be. mn
American vessel. has been wrecked at tho
entrance Of Waterford Ireland, harbor
hcr crew. consisting of twenty-five per
sons were all drowned. The vessel is sun
posed to be the ship Eureka Cant. South
ard, which sailed from San francisco An
gust 10 for Queenstown, with a car.r., of
wheat.
"A violent hurricane is raging in the
irish channel Gfeat damage has been
"ohe to property and shipping. portion
'o1 Fastnet rock has tumbled into the sea
Inc hight Keepers airs terrified fearing tina,
Inc sea will undermine the rock. tt is
impossible for boats to approach the rock
large vessel has boen wrecked off Dun
cannon and all i,Ands are believed to be
lost
lobbying TO Aess Year congratulations
from populations Of liberals, M. .risza. the
hungarian premier. SAID that lie by no
means Believed that war was imminent
hungary he was convinced. yEould OF pro-
woke war. but if war Should be forces. upon
hcr she would be ready 10 meet it. Farther
iA'ss TINS. he expressed himseG unalNe to
say. Litter in an interview, however. Ike
added: Alta ough Il passionate view new
NOT he Justlies7, an optimistic view also F,y.s
disadvantages because il often pas.alyzas
resisting forces. which We NAV possibly
need. Herr Faske expressed similar SEN
'llhcnts. and added that he thought the
present uncertainty worse than war itse.n.
"A Bucharest special states that n do.
cree has been published fixing the number
81 recruits for the coming year at 44.h0
TINS is notable increase. and is regarded
as proof that Roumanin is preparing for
coming events The arsenal and state mil
way factories are working night and day.
and their hands have been doubled. Pre-
inner bratlanc states that Koumania IL
ohlleed to enter the field can do 20 with
100000 men.
III Is SAID that the popos jubilee Offer
iiSs amount i'll value 10 81 .OUO, U0O His Ho,-
'''S" mas lhtrusted to the hands of tn.
'oke OF Norfolk an autograph letter to
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1888-01-13

Mr.. Corcoran wore his favorite fowers-a
Jacqueminot rosebud and several odorous
Glove pinks. With pleasant greeting for
each and all, the courteous, white haired
philanthropist sat there surrounded by his
family and friends. In response to the
customary inquiry for his health, Mr.. Cor
.coran looked up smiling at his caller as he
answered that he was feeling unusually
we'll, cheerily adding, Sand many degrees
from being dead man yet" On a large
table in the center OF the room, with
dozen or more baskets of flowers OF every
variety, was large blue vase filled with
Jacqueminot and NIareschal Mel roses.
Among these rested square visiting card,
on one side of which was engraved Mrs.
Cleveland" the reverse bearing, in her
handwriting:
For Dear Mr.. Corcoran. On this day
which completes 80 beautiful years. With
loving wishes, FRANCES +. CLEVELAND.
"Dec. %, 1887"
Among the distinguished callers during
the day was Mr.. Corcoran's long time
friend and contemporary, George Bancroft,
the historian, who enjoyed lengthy chat.
After Mr.. Bancroft's departure, the latters
habit of taking horseback rides was spoken
OF, and MIR. Corcoran said he used to enjoy
horseback riding. but he had been unable
to take that kind Of exercise for twelve
years. II think" he went on chat Mr..
Bancroft is too old to ride on horseback,
and tell him SO, but believe that he
does not agree with me-" And Mr.. Corco-
ran laughed as if he was not at all offended
at his old friends independence.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1888-01-13

GENERAL PARAGRAPHS.

The Dawson county. TENN grand Jury
has indicted Joseph r.. BankA and John
Cockrill for the murder of John 4 Littlcton,
editor of the National Recietc, onDec. o.
A heavy snowstorm prevailcS in Bull
garia recently. The railroads w,te block
AIDED and all European mails greatly delay
cd.
ID. Fl. Worcester, superintendent of the
Detroit division of the Lake Shore railroad
will succeed the late General Priest of the
Rochester division Of the New York Central
railroad.
--Erards immense piano factory in Paris
was burned the other night, with stock of
l,50O pianos.
1t is given out that Governor Scay will
probably enter the rae for the United
States senatorship in Albania to succeed
Mr. Morgan.
Stephen Cambria brother-in -law OF
Senator German. has Decn elected prcsi-
dent of the Chesapeake a Ohio Canal COM
pany.
The revenue receipt, from Rock Island
have been reported to Peoria. They make
the Fifth district receipts for December
50. I45 74121.
Samuel Wnslow Ia. been inalguratcd
for the third time as Mayor Of Worccstcr
Mass
Providence. Pawtutket and Newport
have inaugurated their respective govern
mcnts for 1883
The schooner Auvi,ks, reported in Il
arrived at Portland. Nc. all right She lost
both anchors. but suffered no further dam
age.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1888-01-13
A PLEASANT EVENT.
W. ". Corcoran, the Washington Philan-
thropist, Celebrates His Ninetieth
Birthday.
washington special.

William w. Corcoran, the well-known
philanthropist, celebrated his Goth birth
day on Tuesday. Dec. ~. The occasion
was remembered by his friends. who
made the day q continuous reception, &C
companying their visits by beautiful floral
offerings or gifts suitable for the event.
Mr.. Corcoran received his callers seated in
a largo rolling chair drawn up by the bay
window of the library, the walls and vault
ed ceiling of which are of oak, fecked here
and there with colors from the stained glass
of the window through which streamed the
bright sunlight. On the lapel of his coat
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1888-01-13
DAKOTA NEWS.
pEyLIsH DEEDS OF A HALF BRpp
Dakota Furnishes Another Decidedly Iii,
Story of Crime

Story of Crime.
For months certain degree of mys,,,,
has surrounded the movements of Job
Laplant, Sioux Indian half breed. On,
ranch ut Willow creek, fifteen miles Wa,
of Pierre, D. T., near the old Deadwood|
stage road on the Sioux reservation Ian
lant's ranch was formerly the stoppo,|
place of Black Hills travellers. Many pso
ple who left Pierre for the Hills We're new,
heard from after leaving Pierre A rss|
days ago Laplant was detected in cattl
stealing. A posse organized ct Pierre to O,
out and take the cattle. Upon reaching tls|
ranch the bird had flown. but the appearance
of things looked very suspicious and ,A4,|
returned to town and reported. 'rR.I
sheriff. with number of citizens, proceed
ed to the ranch to make IL thorough inyes
tigation of the premises. The house Wa
first examined. In one room of the hons
in front of bead, was observed what AZ
pcared to be an opening or trap door. Viii
an TX this was pried out and was found
he hung on hinges. so it would drop wlt;
cord was pulled. the cord extending froc
bolt under the door to q room occupE
by Laplant. opening the Trap ooof II
found to be twelve feet deep and fourtye ,
feet square. Ladders and lanterns wed
hastily provided and an examination 4
the cave was made. AS soon as til.
trap was dropped the stencil that arose wa
terrible The examination of the conce7
revealed number of skeletons-twcv
grown human beings and two small ones
No clothing was found in the hole. rh
only article that was found was an ire,
bar about two feet in length, which it is sun
posed the fend used to murder his victim
with after he had dropped them into tli
hole. The ranch is III a lonely spot or tl
bank of creek ten miles from AM
human habitation. Laplant has not been
seen for several days. 1T is believed he lu
fed to some Of the Indian agencies On IL,
Upper Cheyenne.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1888-01-13
KANSAS SUFFERERS.

L. >. Anderson, representative sent out
by the Hutchinson Kansas) relief commit
tee to investigate the condition of affairs in
Clark county, made a thorough investien-
ton IN that section and found that reports
concerning the distress without fouuda-
ton. lie visited families who were
reported as being in wretched and starvo
ing condition, and found that thew had mot
suffered for food or clothing. Sufficient
and in the way of provisions and clotbiur
had been sent to the authorities of that
comfy to supply the needs of those likely
10 be destitute.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1888-01-13
cRGMES AND CASUALTIES.

Intelligence has reached Huntsville,
Texas. from >Madisonvllc. the county scat
Of Madison county. that u body of armed
citizens. calling themselves "reformers,"
shot and killed "Bh'l' Bolo and then hanged
Red" Paige and ano Their man whose name
is not known. ALI \Vhittcn. u friend of
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1888-01-13
The Chicago Times.

A Chicago dispatch says the negotiations
looking to the transfer of the Times news
paper have been concluded, and that the now
management are in practical possession of
the property. This ends all litigation in
the matter. 1t is understood that the price
paid Tor the newspaper plant, the office
building, and the unfinished mansion on
Grand boulevard known as "Storeys fol-
~" was little over 81, 100000.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1888-01-13

Queen Victoria, which the Duke has gone
to London to deliver
The municipal authorities of Limerick
have conferred the freedom of the city upon
Sullivan, ex-lord mayor of Dublin.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1888-01-13
.EROM WASHINGTON.

John II. King says that he believes
that a bill will be reported at an early dav
from the senate committee on Indian affairs
that will suit both houses and effect the OPP
'enins Of the Sioux reservation. The other
members Of the Indian affairs committee
are going to take a hand in the construction
OF bill this year. and some Of the features
OF both the Jones and the old Dawes bills
VIII be adopted. In the house. Peel. of Ar
Kansas who willprobably be chairman of
the Indian affairs committee, has prepared
a bill which he will introduce at the earliest
possible moment.
The following is IL recapitulation of the
debt statement
strengthening debt: Principal 81 ,o4.761 74a
es' 12,001 sol
Debt on which interest has ceased '''"'-
since maturity ............. 33to3;7
Debt bearing no Interests: Princi-
pu1' ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 63i ,s15
Total debt--principul 81 go $50 SO
0Ae't''''' Observation-Disclosures. 12lS0,l9
.oo '1.. 81 ,6al 800 7O5
ata1 d, Tor REDUCTION OF debt. 3959l9,424
Ny :. 1295, AL 2s
NJ ti NJ W. sur! ..'.....;... G9,S42,S79
Debt, Less cash an treasury, Jnnu-
MY !. 1883 ,s25, 593, 4o2
per l., ises 1910, 1873 n52
Decrease OF debt since June so
c ,sS' :, 1880 1876
duction Of public debt ug5 o1a 4o4
ssi W iuiiu 100000 900
C. aHi eouctlon'n debt. 24,3S3 2s9
Net cash balAnee on hand " G,, no sgo
Total cash in treasury, Ills shown
by treasurer's general accounts 52f GD5 s5G
1.-The presidents annual reception took
place at the white. house january . and
wasHsne Of the most elaborate occasions
that has been Witnessed for many years.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1888-01-13

WE must do what we can in this life,
not always what We would. &. l..
Union.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1888-04-05
Fortune by a GOIOred Man

Mike Hardy, 9 colored man living
about two miles from Scotland Neck
and who was a slave Of MIR. r. II.
Smith. Sr. of this place, has, since
1868, by hard labor accumulated a
handsome little fortune by farming.
He does not know letter pays no
attention to politics. but attends
closely to his business.
He has bought within the past
twenty years 2l0 acres of land worth
$4,000; 275 acres worth $500; 100
acres worth $1,000, making his real
estate worth $500. Besides this
he has good stock, other personal
property, a nice two-story house, and
a good orchard. He is probably in
debt some, but has enough personal
property besides his stock TO pay
all his debts, thus Leaving him his
land and stock clear gain. Mike
has several children and has trained
them to work like himself. He is
held in high esteem by ms white
neighbors, and is more prosperous
than many persons who owned slaves
| before the war.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1888-04-05

From the edition of Geo, Z. Row
ell & Co.'S "American Newspaper
Directory" published April End uts
twentieth year, it appears that the
Newspapers and Periodicals of all
kinds issued in the United States
and Canada, now number 5000,
showing gain of $50 during the
last IL months and 7,l36 IN 10 years.
1he publishers Of the Directory
assert that the impression that when
the proprietor of a newspaper under
takes to state what has been his ex-
act circulation he does not general
ly tell the truth is an erroneous on e:
and they conspicLously offer re-
ward of 500 for every instance in
their book for this year, where iC can
be shown that the detailed report re
ceived from a publisher was untrue.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1888-04-05
Meeting Offhe Democratic EX'
ecutive Committee for Hall
fax County.

The County Democratic Execu-
tive Committe met in Halifax last
Monday. Dr. j. A. Collins, the
Chairman, called the committee to
order. David Bell, Esq, of Enfield,
was elected to fill the vacancy in the
committc caused by the death Of the
late Col. Clark.
The Committee fixed the times for
the County and Township ConYen~
tions as follows:
County convention at Halifax,
Monday, May 21s., at IL 80 O'Clock,
Township conventions in the sew.
eral townships Thursday, May 17th,
at II o clock.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1888-04-05

Rock CREEK, o., March 13, 1888.
Dear Sjr;-kindly say if you have in
your vicinity white hickory and ASH. and
If so in quantity to run handle mil If
you would kindly refer me to any person
who deals or has for sale such timber.
You would much oblIge.
Yours respect,
r. G. BURLEIGH.
The Editor Of the DEMOCRAT has
made inquiries Of several of the best
informed gentlemen IN the town, and
we learn that there is abundance of
Ash and great deal Of Hickory
within reasonable distance of tow
for an easy supply of timber for the
N anufactory referred to by The letter
which we print above.
Now, we suggest that every man
in the town and community, who
knows anything about the facilities
for obtaining such tim Der, write to
Mr. Burleigh at once and urge him to
come here and establish the enters
prise. The DEMOCRAT has for three
months said something in every Isl
sue about such work, and we think
this is an opportunity for every man
to show how much interest he takes
in helping to build up the manufast,
uring interests of the community.
Now, don't lay this aside and ssy
that enough will be interested with>
out your influence, but turn to your
desk 0nd write tie gentleman at
once. We shall write a personal
letter and send him the DEMOCRAT.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1888-04-05
Cuban Corn.

They come before breakfast in cold and
storm,
They come to me miles for Cuban corn;
They come before 1in1cr, they come at
noon
They call for the corn that ripens so soon.
They come before supper, in twilight
gray,
To carry my Cuban corn away;
They find this corn is what they need,
Two crops year makes good, cheap feed.
With cotton, we know, it is not so;
Then, fields in Cuban corn should grow
You plant this corn and buy no other,
And so each one can help his brother
Daily come orders from State to State,
The spring has cOme-they cannot wait;
To South Carolina this morning it goes,
In soil of every kind it grows.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1888-04-05
BREAD FOR ALL.

The great Mammoth 'tuban corn. Two
crops year.
An experimenter in each State Of the
Union last Year-to whom | can refer
says it Is the earliest, argest, most pro-
life yellow deep grain stock corn ever
known to the world. Silks in Texas in
six weeks, in \. G. in seven weeks. Each
ear has IS to 20 rows. planted a gill
last year ard found the above correct.
made nearly barrel, and was offered
800 peck by firm in Memphis, Tenn.
who knew of its origin. | will sell for
81 90 a quart and ship or mail to any
part of the Union, or will sell for half the
crop produced from corn planted.
Samples may be seen at F. I. White.
head q Co. s and at the office Of the
DEMOCRAT.
h. ALLSBROOK.
Scotland Neck. \. c.
L. Al
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1888-04-05

for use and made so here. We think
that all the work that can be done here
is an advantage, as it gives employment
to the laborers and secures a better price
to the grower by reason Of the readiness
Of the peanuts for immediate use.
WHAT PRINTER INK DOES AT THIS
OFFICE.-Mr. J. r. Weeks, of Spring
Hill, paid US 60 cents to give him a small
advertisement for some fine horses he
wished to sell. He sold one before the
adver tsement was published. Of course
IRE dont cloim HotJ
He told US that his advertisement in
the DEMOCRAT helped HIM to sell the
other before the advertisement was out.
Mr.. 3. F. Gary, Of Weldon, gave us
a like advertisement to sell horse and
the horse was sold before Mr.. Gary saw
his advertisement, Of course IRE don4
cI1ilu tLnf1
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1888-04-05
COMPLIMENTARY TO OUR RIFLE
MEN.

In the Annual Report of the Ad-
Jntant General for the State of
North Carolina we note the follows
ing complimentary notice of our
Rifemen:
The Scotland Neck Mounted Rlfiemen
is the only cavalry organization in the
State, and is an experiment In that line.
1t is an excellent body of men and is
commanded by an experienced and capa>
BILE officer: it enjoys the confidence and
goodwill of the community IN which it
is located; 1t is thoroughly armed, equip
ped and uniformed like the United States
Cavalry; and, | am pleased to be able to
state, gives fine promise of permanencY,
usefulness and honor"
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1888-04-05
Rewarded are those

= THL Y kevvarded are those
Null | who read this and the
act; they will find honorable employment
that will not take them from their homes
and families. The profits are large and
sure for every industrious person, many
have made and are now making several
hundred dollars month. 1t is easy for
any one to make s. and upwards per day.
who is willing to work. Either sex.young
or old; capital not needed; we start you
Every thing new. No special ability re-
CURED; you. reader, can do it as well as
any one. Write to US at once for full
particulars, which we mail free. Address
Stmson Il Co., Portland, Maine.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1888-04-05
SIMMONS LIVER REGULATOR

is what the name indicates a "Regula>
tor of that most important organ, the
Liver. Is your Liver out Of order Then is
your whole system deranged, the breath
offensive, you have headache, feel lan>
guld, tiispirited, and nervous, no apes
tite, sleep is troubled and unrefreshing
Simmons Liver Regulator restores the
healthy action of the Liver. See that you
get the Genuine, prepared by J. II. Zeilin
& Co,
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1888-04-05

THAT HACKING COUGH can be so
quickly cured by Shlloh's Cure. We
guarantee it.
For Sale BY E. 7. Whitehead & Co.,
Scotland Neck, \. c.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1888-04-05
An Interesting letter

Mr.. John c. Pittman Postmaster
at this place has received the fol
lowing letter blch explains itself:
ROCK CREEK HANDLE MILLS.
BURLEIGH & SONS.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1888-04-05

CATARRH CURED. health and swet,
breath secured, BY Shiloh's Catarrh
Remedy. Price - cents. NssAl Injector
free.
For Sale by EFT. WHITEHEAD a Go,
Scotland Neck. y. {.
The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1888-04-05
Advertising Rates.

For shorter time IMAM one year hIty
per cent added to the prorata yearly rate
Eo dcparturc from these terms.
Local ADVERTIsEMENTS.- Il cents
line for first insertion and , cents a line
for every subsequent insertion.