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Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1888-07-20
Kills Her Daughters navisher.

Mrs. Elizabeth Simon shot and in
stantly killed William bowling at Bury's
ranch near Douglas, Wyo. 1t was the act
of an infatuated and distracted mother.
who had but n few moments before caught
Bowling i'll the act of rayishing her s. YEAR
old daughter. Mrs. Simon was given a
preliminary examination and discharged
amid cheers that We're heard a mile.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1888-07-20
sensation ri otturnwa.

The body of Alice Kelly, a woman OF bad
reputation, was found in the outskirts OF
Ottumwa, Ia, with her throat cut and her
her head badly beaten. A horse and
buggy was hitchcd to tree near by and
the body was covered with a lap robe. The
nature of the wounds indicates murder.
The woman had been in Ottumwa about a
month and gave her home AS Detroit. 1t
is thought she was murdered by some
party she was Matchmaking.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1888-07-20
St,r Going Down.

The Erie road has made rate TO Ne"
York on dressed beef of IL cents and 10
Boston % cents. The Vanderbilt ana
PENNSYLVANIA lines followed suit. the latter
making q corresponding rate OF 10 cents
to Philadelphia and . cents TO Baltimore.
The rate on cattle was further reduced to
G5 cents to New York and all points e%-
cept Boston. The Baltimore ant! ONO
road put into effect rate of A. cents from
Chicago to Baltimore and the Pennsyifa-
MIA adopted the same rate.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1888-07-20
Mandevilie's Funeral.

Dublin advices state that the funeral Of
Vaudeville has been postponed to await
the arrival of number of members of the
Irish parliamentary party. The Nationn'-
ist advocates coroner's inquest on the
body. Magistrate Murphy writes to the
Frccmdn's journal that he visited Mande-
vile during his confinement at Tulamore
Jail and found him living on diet of bread
so,7 ut
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1888-07-20
Blew Up the Well.

A singular accident happened near
walk. o.. the other dav. James Row,
living three miles southeast of there
to Norwalk aud purchased a barrel OF
line and arrived home with it. III IN
the wagon around the barrel fel! on
burst open. The gasoline escareli
well near by. Mrs. Rowcllt1e tire,
into the we'll and az explosion folk
which blew the vel! to pieces. Mrs
ciitfe was burned SO severely tina, b,
is despaired of.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1888-07-20

that is damaged to n more or
and the town is almost Il cow iess
The large and handsome ho,a ae'e {,
just been completed and has NV. Ii
furnished was moved fifteen w.. y
foundation and completely wre aee' il
cral dwellings were unroofed an Ss'''
Der of barns destroyed. No o ~ao a
iurcd as far as known. e VI
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1888-07-20
Collision at Sea.

The steamer Villa De Brest, belOz
10 the General Trans Atlantic comp
collided with and sunk tie Sit
Charles Qrint, belonging to The
company. The captain of the CUNT
four Of the C ew We're drowned.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1888-07-20
Rig Gold Find IN Australia,

Gable advices from western Australia re-
port a gold discovery which bids fair to
rival the almost fabulous wealth Of the
Queensland Mount Morgan mine. The
whole Of the land on which this deposit
exists has been secured by influential and
wealthy Melbourne merchants.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1888-07-20
Mississippi Matinee.

$. H. Whitwolth and Henry Me-,
got into difficulty at Rising SIM :,
in which friends on both sides toni
All parties were armed with VIZ g.s
rifles and pistols. P. H. Ivy a ,ri'
Austin were instantly killed H. as
Carthy is missing and supnosea -
been killed. S. H. Whitworth0 , ~
Mclean are badly wounded "'o
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1888-07-20
Ran Into a Landslide.

Two freight trains OH the Louisville, New
Albany d Chicago railway ran into small
landslide near Lafayette, Ind, and the To-
connective and ten ears were wrecked.
David Julian, brakeman was killed. and
Engineer Harnett and Fireman Blackman
were probably fatally injured.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1888-07-20
Snow in England,

The weather throughout England is alb
normally cold. Snow has fallen in the
suburbs of London and on the peaks
of Skiddaw and at other points. 1t is the
first snow known to have fallen III that
country in July.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1888-07-20
Car Stables Burned.

A special from Wichita. Kan, says the
Wichita Street Railway company's stables
We're burned the other morning. Three
employees were Very seriously burned and
otherwise injured The loss has not yet
been ascertained.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1888-07-20
SmaI,Doy on ,,,iuboard,

II. D. Harper. a passenger ca
steamer Celtic which arrived AZ New
from Liverpool. was taken with sias
during the passage. the ship VIII
tanned at quarantine.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1888-07-20
A Strike 1'hr.,t.,,,..,

A strike of engineers is threatere
the East Tennessee and Virginia ~;
on account of the discharge Of John :, i
han for using insulting language :.
chief train dispatcher.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1888-07-20
Still Signing the Scale.

The list of firms that have signed
Amalgamated scale has been increase
the Lawrence Iron company, of IrlI
o. The firm employees about 800 u
men and operations will be resamd
once. The Newport, Ky, iron and
works have also signed the scale.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1888-07-20
Construction ,yr,;. ,r

A construction train on the Ele;n
and Eastern was wrecked at .!o,;,,
an obstruction placed on the trarl
Italian labomrs were instantly Hin,
Engineer Knight was fatally scnlS Nav
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1888-07-20
Shot by IL Saloon Kccn,,

A crowd of drunken rouebs g..
force an entrance into a saloon a'E
Island City, N. Y, for the ~, ~
getting liquor. The proprietor P;ale
of his property fired into the c, ~ at'
ing one and fatally wourding a m.1'l
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1888-07-20
Couuterf;.iters Arrested.

A deputy United States marshal arrested
two counterfeiters, William Coates and
Frank Springfield. at Sioux City. few
days ago. Tools and bogus money in
their possession at the time Of arrest make
it q plain case.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1888-07-20
Through a Tr..stle.

BY spreading of the rails on a fifty
foot trustle ten miles west of Cameron,
Mo. the Chicago. Rock Island and Pacific
construction train. with seventeen men on
board. was precipitated to the ground, 4
distance Of thirty feet.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1888-07-20
Flyers Crenated.

The large training stable Of Vim. Rue,
at Danville, KY, burned recently. Thirty
three head of fine trotters We're consumed.
Total loss, $75.0U0. Some of the trotters
were entered in the Ohio and New York
races.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1888-07-20
The Sultan Alarmed,

The sultan of Turkey. fearing that Aus
tria may be induced to make concessions
to Russia in Bulgaria that will be equiva-
lent to a restoration of the pan slnvists in
terests. and that will threaten the interests
Of the Ottoman empire, has ordered the
treasury to create an extraordinary re-
source fund of $50. 00O.0 900. The porte has
resumed negotiations for the loan with the
Ottoman bank.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1888-07-20

The United States steamer Ert..
which was ashore at Drobak. sweS
been hauled off by Norwecionr" s ,
and arrived at New York ali ri,' l,a
will PROBABLY be locked for cya SUI
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1888-07-20
Smith Hound Over,

Alexander Smith, VINO was ARRESTED
Chicago in connection with tine ~
dynamite plot, was taken before t'a21
sioner Hoyne and for Tally bound c's1
$1,000 bonds.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1888-07-20
A Delucc at Il,nsas CITY.

A disastrous wind storm prevailed at
Kansas City, Mo-, the other day. During
the height of the storm the main thorough
fare of the city became turbulent river.
the culverts being Inadequate to carry the
immense volume of w,ter which backed
up. carrying away two houses. the inmates
Of which We're saved only with the greatest
difficulty. Reports of death and destruc-
ton are numerous. bat 10 fatalities have
been verified. 1t is reported that family
named Williams has been washed away and
recovered.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1888-07-20
Couldn't Pay His Deb, =

r. B. Parrish, of Louisville. H.
repnted to be worth $1,000, O0C. com,
suicide recently because he could ~
ass board bill.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1888-07-20
A Town De,nnli~,,..,

A destructive wind struck the town of
Eowardsburg, Ind, one night recently,
creating sad havoc throughout the VILLAGE
Inc wind was terrific. oyerturri,,o and
carrying away many of the houses, There
ID not business house il the place but
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1888-07-20
M.rbl,. yyorks l.urncti,

The marble works of Peter Burghard, al
Louisville, KY, burned the other morn
ing. causing a loss of $4,000; insurance
G15U(N)
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1888-07-20
A bu;,a;no which is to be build next

G. A. building which is to be build next
season at n cost of $4,000. Mr.. Farwell
is a prominent worker in the y: NJ. G. a.
and will probably contribute literally to
tie building. A@Iadies' reception was held
at the Kirkwood house. the business men
met the Chicago philanthropist and the
building project was discussed.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1888-07-20
MT Stuck On thu. French.

Advices from Auckland says that the
Tahite natives rejected the friendly over
lures of the French. and attacked the
lnurch of the warship DEGREES. whereupon
the French shelled the native villages.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1888-07-20
p,un,lc,rd by Insurgents.

A dispatch from Batavia says that BAN
tam insurgents p'undered Tielegon and
killed the native chiefs and Euro EN- ~
hsbitants Troops have been dispatched
10 oue1l the revolt.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1888-07-20
Sailed for E,,,o,,..
A Vessel ASHORE

Judge Gresham has sailed fl, n
to be absent for several months L
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1888-07-20
An Editor Sentenced

The elitor the provincial Wittenoeroer
he'sb'ott has been sentenced to one
months Imprisonment at Berlin for re-
printing an attack upon Empress Victoria.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1888-07-20
Sensation

The sensation of the day at Sioux City
is the informotlon that Charles Miller, the
party sentenced to the state penitentiary
for horse stealing at the last term Of court
at that place. was a woman. The informa-
ton was conveyed to the sheriff of Wood
bury county by Warden Martin sending
copy of the Fort Madison Piai"ded!er.
newspaper containing the account of the
discovery of.the sex Of Miller. Miller hired
horse and buggy at a Sioux City livery
stable and with his wife and child left the
barn stating I o the man in charge OF the
barn that h.. would return i'll ;hont two
hours. But he did not return. and after
waiting for two days Mr.. Chamberlain
placed the matter in the hands of the
sheriff. A deputy and Mr.. Chamberlain
went out in search Of Miller. They could
not find him. although they were close on
his track. After about three weeks Miller
was arrested on farm near Odeholt, in
Sac county. the she if of the county hav-
ing located him there. This woman and
the child. a little girl about three wears OF
age, were with him. Miller had hired ont
as farm hand. and his wife was doing
house work. The parties We're brought
back, and Miller was found guilty of
grand larceny and was sentenced to the
state penltentlarS NJ fofs Manson LOT TWO
years. The strange part of the story is
that while in Sioux City Miller lived for
five Years with Il woman claimed to he
his" wife. Since the report Of the dis
covery has been made public Mrs. Miller"
has disappeared and no trace OF her has.
as vet. been found. Whatever could have
been the object of the couple in acting as
they have is a matter of great speculation
and it is thought that something startling
will be developed when Mrs. Miller's'
story can be secured. Many claim that
the union was formed for the purpose OF
carrying on series OF systematic rob
berries. although those best acquainted
with the couple speak highly of them and
their actions previous to the livery stable
escaDale
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1888-07-20
The Duke a I:iga1nist.

Several members of the New York bar
have been interviewed at their Offices in re-
gard to the question Of the validity of the
marriage of the Duoe of Marlborough to
Mrs. Halnmersley. about two weeks ago
II was first performed by Mayor Hewitt,
and afterwards by the Rev. j. G.. Potter.
1t was found that many OF the lawyers had
examined the case. and very generally
agreed i'll saving that under the laws of the
state OF New York the marriage OF the
Duke Of Marlborough to Mrs. Hammerslev
was in reality either no marriage at all, be-
cause absolutely void. or at least mar
riage of such an extremely dubious nature
that serious question is presented whether
the marriage would not be held to be ALSO
lutely void should the question Of its val
idity ever arise in the courts of the state
Of New York. After careful consideration
Of the views Of the lawyers interviewed. it
is apparent that the exact marriage status
of The duke is dubious. to say the least.
Whether it would he declared valid or in
valid depends largely upon the place where
the question is raised. In this state it
would probably be declared invalid, and in
England possibly valid. 1t seems absurd
to think his grace of Marlborough is. per-
haps, guilty of bigamy but SO it seems
upon considering the law of New York.
Our statutes in regard to bigamy and mar
riage are very closely allied to one another.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1888-07-20
G. Francis Train.

George Francis Train recently began a
lecture tour by speaking at Scranton, Pa.
before the republican club, his subject
being finance. j. D. Jones, manager of
the Grand opera house, has three years
contract with Train, one of the terms of
which is that Train shall not speak OH an
archy. He makes addresses Ell irely from
notes, and can have lecture ready at n
days notice. If the trip, which extends
to California, proves successful. Train will
pay the expenses of his manager. advance
agent and himself to Australia, and a trip
around the world will be made.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1888-07-20
Abused Women.

Near Brevarl, in the mountains of North
Carolina, one night last week, about
twenty five masked men went to house
occupied by two grass widows and taking
them into the woods stripped them and
gave them fearful beating. They were
left unconscious on the ground and the
regulators then proceeded to demolish the
house. chopping it to pieces with axes.
The women recognized several of the
masked men, and will have tbem indicted
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1888-07-20
A Tennessee Feud.

Laurel Fork meeting house in Whitley
county, near Jellico, Tenn, was recently
the scene of a terrible tragedy. 1t was
clans, between them feud has existed for
some time. Just as the minister was an
nouncing the text vollcv of firearms was
discharged outside the door. The wor-
shippers were thrown into excitement and
many women tainted. Outside the battle
ragged tiercely, and when the smoke cleared
away it was found that Elwell Lawson and
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-26
WORLD OF SPORTS.

Eddie Menard is playing great polo for the Bostons.
 Hartford defeated Bridgeport yester- day afternoon by score of 5 to B. This is the first defeat in three weeks in Bridgeport.
 The Waterbury Blues defeated the Bradley & Hubbard pclo team of Meri- den twice yesterday by the scores of Il to ? and 3 to ?.
 The New Haven poloists lost two games yesterday. In the afternoon the Meridens polished them off to the tune of s to 3. and in the evening they fell victims to Hartford the score being ( to il.
 Valiant, of the New Havens had his collar bone broken by blow from the ball in yesterday afternoons game, and a gentleman in the audience had his eye nearly knocked out by one of Gun ningham's drives for goal.
 EBy January 1. it is said, the New Bed lords will probably be the Springfelds again. The first game Bancroft played in New Bedford the receipts were $9( | and the expenses $125 and he has beer losing money ever since. It is an oper secret that Bancroft must come back, but no definite announcement has | vet come from him.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-26
A PLEASANT CHRISTMAS.
The Weather Just Right for Out
 door Exercise and Sport.

The Weather Just Right for Out
 door Exercise and Sport.
 The clerk of the weather scheduled a snow storm for yesterday but he was never more mistaken in his life. The morning dawned clear and cool with not a cloud visible. Before noon heavy overcoats and wraps were beginning to feel uncomfortable and the weather had a delightful September cast about it that brought everybody out of doors.
 There was an unusually large attend ance at the churches. The ceremonies were of special and appropriate nature, the musical programme being promi- nent feature with all
 In the afternoon and evening the Red mund-Barry company gave an excellent entertainment at the opera house before a large audience. The polo game be- tween the Waterbury Blues and the Bradley and Hubbard team of Merider drew fair attendance at the rink. A large number enjoyed themselves skat ing upon the Manhan. There were numerous family gatherings and recep tions by clubs and societies and every body was in the best of spirits. It was : model Christmas.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-26
Sent to Hail Inv n MOuSe,

For a year or so the proprietorS of the Cap ital hotel have been aware that money was disappearing in small quantities, which was a source of great annoyance. Finally 6 trusted employe was discovered in the act of abstracting a small amount of his employers funds which had been taken in through the office. He was at once accused of havi ng secured considerable amount, aggregating in the neighborhood of several hundred dol lars, and ultimately apprehended for the theft. He confessed to petit larceny, which was all that could be proved against him, and as stoutly maintained his innocence in excess of the amount he had confessed to taking.
 Circumstances, however, were against him, and he paid the penalty. The matter was settled satisfactorily, perhaps, and he left the state. A day or two ago the cash drawer was found to be short of a balance in the sum of S25. A careful review of the entries revealed no remedy, and the proprietors were puzzled to account for the shortage. Finally the cash drawer was removed from its position and large sized hole discov- cred through which rats or mice had gained an entrance into the money drawer. Further search revealed the fact that a new nest had been constructed underneath the counter top, which was built of papers taken from the drawer. In addition to this, the nest wal lined with three $5 bills and one $10 bill which balanced the account with the casf drawer.-Denver Times.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-26
A DRAMATIC SCENE IN COURT.
The Police Raid a Notorious ReSor
 on Meadow Street.

The Police Raid a Notorious Resort
 on Meadow Street.
 For several months the police have had reason to suspect that the alleged boarding house of Mrs Ella Turner, at AZ Meadow street, was a house of ill-fame. Men have been seen going in and coming out of the apartments late at night, and Lyda White and Della Hough, well-known girls of the town, have been among the frequenters of the place. Last night at 12 o'clock a raid was made. Two women and three men were arrested and the following charges entered upon the police blotter: Ella Turner, keeping house of ill-fame; Joseph Mossette, keep ing house of ill-fame; Emma Merrill, re- siding, and Horace and John Lachance, freauenting house of ill-fame. Mrs Turner and Mossette have run the place on the cooperative plan, she taking charge of the boarders. when they had any, and he paying the rent. The Merrill woman was an assistant. The two Lachances came from Waterville yesterday to spend Christmas and drifted towards the Turner house late last night. They were found by the officers in bed with their boots on. In court this morning they all denied the charges against them, but Mrs Turner's sister, who was summoned as a witness, gave the whole business away. Mossette was fined $50 and costs with two months in jail, Mrs Turner $40 and costs, Emma Merrill S5 and costs, Horace and John Lachance S7 and costs each. All took an appeal. Mossette was placed under bonds of $500 and each of the others $50. The Turner woman's hus band was in court and asked for and was given possession of his five year old boy He has been living apart from his erring wife for over two years and is pleasantly situated in Boston. The miserable woman broke down when parting from her chile and before being led away by an officer took her husband by the hand. Good bye," he said, you'll never see mt again" It was a scene not often wit messed in real life.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-26
His First Spree Was Fatal.

Frederick Smith, promising young man of Bridgeport, 21 years old, com mitted suicide yesterday morning }g by left home Monday to spend Christmas with sister in Waterbury, fell in with acquaintances and spent the day and night carousing. When he came to his senses in the morning he found all his money and gold watch and chain pre- sented to him the day before gone. This was his first spree and the loss of his valuables preyed upon his mind. His mother died but recently and when his to shoot himself.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-12-26
He Killed His Companion,

While two boys, Thomas Massey ,aged IS, and William Daggert, aged 15, were shooting near the stone crusher in Tal- cottville Monday morning, the Daggert boy was accidentally shot and killed by his companion. Massey says that he aimed at squirrel and just as he fired the boy lodged directly before the mug gle. The charge entered the boys side tearing hole several inches long. The flesh was scorched and shot, wadding and powder entered the wound. Life was extinct in two minutes time. Mas sey was crazed by the fearful accident Though only few rods from the viii lage, he was unable to direct persons tc the scene, and it was two hours before the body was found. Force was neces sary to restrain him from taking his owr life. He has been in this country only few weeks.