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Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1888-12-27

US. Sne ran down the river one DAY
in steamer for 8 breath of fresh air,
and l promised to meet her on her
return. She kissed me goodbye so
gayly when I left her, and told me that
the hours would seem long till we
were together again. There isn't
much more to tell now, parson. Twas
working that afternoon. when the
foreman gave me headline to set up
for the evening edition of the paper.
1t read: Fearful Catastrophe" and
as glanced at it I saw it was an &C
count of the collision of her steamer
with another on the river that after
noon. o God! the anxiety Of that mo-
ment. the sickening doubt and dread!
l rushed to the river hatless, coatless.
just as left the workroom. and I
shouted her name as / ran. The river
front was crowded with people. and !
could hardly make my way amongst
them; then was turned back several
times by the police. and it seemed as
II l would never get near enough to
learn the news.
Eat last got near the water and saw
that they were bringing bodies to the
land in boats close to where / was.
"Have you got my Nellyr' I cried as
each load passed me, and the dead faces
would be uncovered for q moment in the
hope that they would be recognized But
evening came and there was no ono
lIkeher In all the long procession that
Evening journal., 1888-12-07
TOOK BACK HER CHARGES.
A Young Woman Alleges Gross Conducs
Against Clergyman.

- ~ - AhAhf
SEYMOUR Conn, Dec 7.-Social circles in
this place have been stirred TO the very
center by charges that have been preferred
against the Rev. S. G. Williams pastor of
the Methodist church, by Mrs. Henry Robin
son, a pretty woman Of a5 years, who, until
recently, lived in West Haven
Mrs. Robinson Went before Grand Juror
Hart Culver day or two since, and had a
warrant drawn up charging that the dominic
had asked her 10 90 20 the barn one night last
week TO hold lantern while he stabbed his
horse, and that he had there been g.lilty Of
gross conduct The case did not come to trial,
as the clergyman's friends IN the church
waited upon the grand juror and prevailed
upon him Z fwithdraw the complaint
AT a meeting Of the church committee at
the Methodist church paper, signed by Mrs.
Robinson, was read, in which she said that
Miss Emma Hubbell, a young lady member
of the church. had induced her TO make tho
charges against the parson The minister's
friends claim that tho scheme was one Of
blackmail, but those who are opposed to the
Clergyman say that Mrs Robinson was made
70 sign the paper read. II is said Miss Hub
bell is opposed to the dominic because she
thought he tried hard 20 have eertain stories
that were atloat regarding her investigated
BY the church.
Some cf the members Of the church, not
satisfied with the committees action, desire a
meeting of the church held for the purpose Of
appointing a committee to investigate Mrs.
Robnson's story and make formal report
TO the church. Rev. Mr. Williams has only
been in Seymour a few months. He was
formerly stationed in New York and was
once at the head Of church In Brooklyn.
Evening journal., 1888-12-07

NEW YoRK, Dec. 6.-FLOUR- Closed steady
after o small days business; fine grades Of win
ter, S2T50815; DO, spring, S250a3; superiiae
winter, S82j@865; do spring, S3G35O; extra No.
winter, S3501i; do. spring, S85004; city mills
extra, S5l005.35. for West Indies. Southern flour
closed steady; trade and family brands, Sa10I0.
WHEAT - Options were moderately active
while prices fiuctuated frequently and closed
weak at 5s8iIsc. decline. Spot lots closed nom
nal. Spot sales Of No. red at SLIP; extra No
2 red Si.05l6d1 LOG: No. 3 red St2f0G; No.
white Sl.Oo01.l0; white state Si.0s Gli.i0; No. g
red winter, Dec, si.o5i do, Jan, sizes; do Feb,
si0'5S' do, March, &l09.
CORN-Optious were strong on unexpected
small receipts from Chicago, but later private
dispatches stated that there werc 900 cars more
on the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy tracks,
uninspected, not included in the posted receipts
and prices fell off, closing Jse. lower. spot lots
closed active, but easier Spot sales of No. ,
mixed at 47if0E16c.; steamer Mixed dc; re-
iected 31JSc; No. mixed. Dec, 47tsc; do,
Jan, a75sc,; do, Feb, 47c.; do, May, g7c.
OATS-Opt!ons were duh and closed easy.
Spot lots closed quiet. Spot sales Of No. white
at 42c.; No. do, 85146S54c; No. mixed, S2c. ;
No. do, 8iJsc.; No. mixed, Dec, 3ihc.i to.,
Jan S.3sc.; do, Feb, 2i5sc.
LARD-Closed stronger; Dec. $780, Jan s.l5i
Feb. ss.s7.
BUTTER-Duil; eastern creamery, S00Sac.;
western do, oOl955c.
CHEEsE-steady; factory New York cheddar.
111S@ll34c.; western fiat, l0le0nc.
EGGS-Dull and weak; fresh eastern frsts, 20
28c; western do, ESQ &c; Canadian firsts, 2s6D
2ic.
sUGAR-Raw duh, but Arm; fair refining, SIC.
Refined steady: cut loaf ana crushed, Sic;
cuoes 7j6019sc; powdered si50sssc., EIaul-
latei il4N,ssc.; confectuEers' A, s5lc.. white
extra O. Uj3as1 9-IGc.; extla q, olsNU,sc. q,
g ia-lJ1.5 i.--5l.. yellow, s-itG3 fi-ilc.
Co1TON-spSt closed sseaGyi midl.irg up
lands. %.
Evening journal., 1888-12-07

CHICAGO, Dec. THE Times publishes the
text Of an address issued by Thomas b. Barry,
outlining the aims and purposes Of the new
organization which be proposes TO form, and
which is 70 be known as the brotherhood Of
United Labor" The organization will leave
to trades or central branches complete iuris-
diction aud control over their own affairs
II disputes arise between members and their
employers, they win be settled by those most
conversant with the trouble. The ordor VIII
maintain friendly relations with all legiti-
mate organizations OF labor 1t viii draw
the line closely on scabs and scabism Il
will insist upon members giving fair manu-
facturers preference when purchasing ncces-
saries Of life
Evening journal., 1888-12-07

PTTTsBURG, Pa, Doc G-The American
Federation OF Labor which now has three
times as many members as the Knights Of
Labor, will meet in annual convention at
st Louis next Tuesday Il is now the lare-
est and most powerful organization in the
United States II has membership Of
65OOOO, which is still increasing. The
Knights Of Labor have but ZO0, 900, aud from
present reports, the recent withdrawal Of tho
miners and others, it is growing less. The
chief Of the American Federation draws a
salary Of 81, 200 a year, while General Master
Workman Powjerly drew 5000 salary ana
the order expended last year nearly s250,OO0.
The American Federation spent about $1,000
Evening journal., 1888-12-07
Two Loo ARDENT Towns.
when They Fell out They Proved Equally
Ardent Haters.


NEW YORK, Dec. Minnie Odell is the
handsome and talented daughter Of a car-
penter who lives in the romantic and historic
scenes Of Sleepy Hollow, made famous by
Washington Irving Minnie is a writer Of
the Amelie Rives style, but produces her
literary pyrotechnics In verse over the nom
dc plume appropriate 10 the locality of Nina
Irving. In 1855 Miss Odell fell in love with
a type writer named Palmer r. Wells. who
is possessed Of an aflinitiYe disposition and 10
fully as romantic and volcanic as the young
lady. They loved with great ardor for d
time and became engaged. Miss Minnie
finally tired Of Mr. Wells and discarded him.
His letters, which had blazed with the fire Of
love, now glowed with the flames Of hate.
lie cajoled and pleaded and threatened In tho
same lines, and finally, it is alleged some Of
bis letters became obscene. They were
turned over 70 Postmaster Pearson. who. IN
turn, referred them to Anthony Comstock
The volcanic ple.ess had now taken the war
path herself, and followed this up hy suit
for $4,000, which is very modest sum to
demand of a type writer. Wells has brought
a counter suit claiming that the fair poatess
has brought him into ridicule by causing un-
true stories TO be published about him. The
people Of Tarrytown are looking forward to
the trials with antieipations OF rich entertain
ment
Evening journal., 1888-12-07
MRS. POTTER RoeaEp.
Bold Hotel Thief Detected Getting
Away with Her jewels.


WAsrfNGToN, Dee 7--Mrs james Brown
Potter appeared IN the district police court
and sw're 20 warrant charging Joseph
Brown, alias J. b. Buck, alias J. p. Hurt.
with the larceny Of the following articles.
Two gold lace pins, siO0; four gold safety
pins, s2oN; three gold bracelets, $500, one
diamond hat pin, 500; one gold badge, $50;
one diamond pendant So; one sleeve but
ton, sl5i ono link button, SIS; one gold pen
ell, $40, one gold flower pin, SIS; one pocket
book, S9
The man registered at the Arlington hotel
as j. j. Buck. He entered Mrs potiers
room while she was absent at the theatre,
and was collecting her jewelry together
when he wns discovered hy a servant, who
promptly gave the alarm, and Buck was
seized and held until the arrival of the
police When searched jcwelry 70 the
amount Of moro than 81 900 belonging 70
Mrs Potter was found in his possession
valuable diamond ring was also found
on him, which Is believed 70 be the property
of Mrs. Jessie Bartlett Davis, who WIS
robbed IN this hotel several weeks ago A
large number Of skeleton keys and a number
OF pawn tickets for valuable jewelry We're
also found in his valise.
Evening journal., 1888-12-07
TRADE BULLETIN.

New York Money and Produce Market
Quotations.
NEW YORK, Dec 6.-Money closed at PER
cent The highest rate was 2j6 ana the lowest ,
per cent Exchange closed steady; posted rates.
Ls504s9; actual rates, 4sfl6Ni si3f for ca days
and 4sst4RssslS for demand Governments
closed steady; currency is, iis bid; Is. coup,
1881 bid; 4l6s, do, los bid.
Pacifc rnliruad bonds closed as f0ll0ws Union
nrsts ll301i6; Union land grants, i02ai05; Union
sinking funds, iis01si Centrals iiS1ii6
The stock market was strong throughout the
morning, and by noon prices were generally 8 70
to rs per cent higher. The market was moder-
ately active during the afternoon, and it's tone
continued strong TO the close. The sales Tor the
day amounted u 8Gs5o9 shares.
Evening journal., 1888-12-07

COLUMBUS o., Dec. THE delegates to
the joint meeting Of the mine iaborers have
decided TO form one organization, and are
now working on a constitution. Master
Workman Lewis, of the National District as
sembiy ls5, knights Of Labor, and twenty
two other delegates have resigned This
r-~ries about - per cent. OF the membership
a. ne district assembly out OF the hesgreemens.
A..sr4 - slLs l.nJ Jo.. ot tlc s2.sl- l,c-tl-.s
4 favor of the one Organization theory
Evening journal., 1888-12-07
HOW THEY TAKE
I FL SALE

We are asked all sorts of questions about why we are
selling $4,000 worth Of honest welLmade Clothing without
profit. Put your reason to it.
The reason makes no difference We've GOT the goods
and too many Of them owing the slow beginning winter
and in short while December IS will have remove to
our aesrooms No 200 Market street, and we arc not
willing to take all this stock with US
The cut in prices is unmistakabe And the Clothing is
all right That's the sound unbudgable and sufficient reason
for your buying and saving money while you can
his sale means money in your pockets and the best
Clothing in the country your backs
Evening journal., 1888-12-07
Charged with a Veterans Murder.

WAYNEsBURG, Pa, Dec 7.-George Mason
and his sons, Emory md Jesse, colored men,
were arrested for the murder Of Corp f. Y.
John, veteran Of the late war. Johns
body was found in a t-s +, aud the case was
first supposed 10 be OF suicide. The post
martem examination be- aver, revealed
lrsc,ute 0l tae skuh s-4, l-l-s - ~ --4aa
hut Lnar ha Vas murc y
Evening journal., 1888-12-07

PTTsBURG, Dec IA movement is on
foot 60 organize federation of railroad en-
ployes in the United States, and meeting
looking to that end will be held in this city
early in January The union viii embrace
the BrOtherhoods Of Locomotive Engineers,
Firemen, Brakemen, Switchmen aud Yard
men, and it is claimel will have "a member
Evening journal., 1888-12-07
Crosby 6 Hill,
sos, COZ and 6O9 MARKET St.

Business with us is booming
at every counter. Our large
store room is crowded with
goods We have an immense
stock on hand at present, new,
desirable and popular goods,
all Of which we are offering at
very lowest prices.
Our Cloak Room is full Of
good things, Seal Plush Jack
cts, Wraps and Sacques in
large variety at prices which
will suit you every time. La
dies Jackets, Newmarkets, and
Raglans in great variety, from
So. 50 up. We find we have a
surplus of some things, such as
Children's Goats. We have
therefore made a great cut in
prices, dividing some of them
just in two as far as price is
concerned. Economical buyers,
who are looking for good, COM
Portable Coats for Children, at
a low price, can find them here.
We have several Ladies Gar
ments from last year that we
have marked away down. You
will be interested in visiting
our Cloak Room; our assort-
ment is SO large, the styles 50
attractive and captivating,
while the prices are very salts
factory. Plentiful and choice
things in Children's Imported
Cloaks which you ought to see
if your children need new coats
and you want the newest styles
and best quality.
Buyers of Blankets and
Comfortables should look care
fully over our large variety Of
these goods and note the size,
weight and prices.
We call special attention to
our Elder Down Comfortables.
We have them at SIS. $5.75,
So, $6.5o, SO. rs, ST. $3.50, $S,
$3.50, $Io and $II each.
These are luxurious goods at
moderate prices.
We have opened our Fancy
Goods for Holiday trade, such
as Dolls, Toys, Games, Albums,
Toilet Sets, Whisk Holders;
etc, etc. Our variety of these
goods is much larger than we
have ever shown. We have a
splendid assortment of I'm
brellas for ladies and gentlemen
beautiful handles in great
variety Of STYLES and finish.
Our Handkerchief Depart
ment is unusually well supplied
with the latest things in white
and colored embroidered goods,
together with some great bar
gains in silk Handkerchiefs
and Mufflers. We have an ele-
giant line of Black and Colored
Silks at wonderfully low prices. 4
"A good silk dress can now be-
bought at a very moderate
price. Splendid values in silk
Pushes; we are having an i'm
mense sale on these goods. We
still have a large and attractive
stock of fine, medium and
cheaper grades of Dress Goods, \
which should be interesting to
ladies who have these goods to
buy. Have you seen our
beautiful Plaids and Stripes at
ST and $I.5o yard, so inches
wide? Superior fabrics, elegant
and stylish dress materials.
Evening journal., 1888-12-07

RED JAcEET, Mich, Dec. THE fire in
No. shaft Of the Calumet mine Is greater
than since last Friday. The smoke is POUR
ing from the shaft and from the loose ground
near it in immense volumes. Despite al ef-
forts TO prevent il, the fire seems to ba
snraadiuq underground
Evening journal., 1888-12-07

YANKToN, ID. T., Dec "A Nankton au-
thorlty figures out the population Of tho
largest eight cities OF Dakota as Iollows.
Sioux Falls, 1865. Fargo. 600; Grand
Evening journal., 1888-12-07

These three Suits are taken here
and there from our large stock Of
dining room furniture and are thor
oughly honest, well made and nicely
finished. In the higher grade we
are using some patterns that are par
ticularly new, odd, and exclusively
our own.
Evening journal., 1888-12-07
Instead Of SIS for an OYerCOat, It's $40.
Instead Of $40 for a Good Suit, It's $15.

Depend upon it you'll get such an opportunity to
get hamburger make of Clothing again without profit
to if we're prudent
We're always willing to give for your money than
anybody else in the trade
We're willing to 60 further this time willing to lose
profits willing to lose money and drive the goods off our
counters willing to give you the advantage of buying good
article cheap now, when you in need of and not wait
till after Christmas when everybody is well supplied
YOU'LL SAVE FROM $5 TO $40 OFF US.
And get Clothing that can't be matched from end to end Of
the city at any price
Evening journal., 1888-12-07

TWO YOUNG LADIES DESIRE BOARD
private family preferred. Address "B, :
this office.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-11-27

"A. Hampel, late proprietor of the
Riverside restaurant, has opened a
new restaurant in the Alamo pavilion
opposite the post office where you can
get fine oysters, fish and the best
lunch in the city at reasonable prices.
ll-l6-1m
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-11-27

The Express this morning pub
fishes the first local news they have
had of the trouble on the Southern
Pacific road in regard to Master Me-
chauic Ryan. The LIGHT published
the whole affair one day last week.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-11-27
TAKE IT IN TIME.

"For want of a nail, shoe was lost;
for want of a shoe, a horse was lost;
for want of horse, a rider was lost"
Never neglect small things. The first
signs of pneumonia and consumption
can positively be checked by Dr..
Acker's English Remedy for Con-
sumption. (0 RAGLAND IL Co.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-11-27
Gard of Thanks.

The family of the late c. F. Fisher,
deceased, hereby tender their sincere
thanks to the Alamo Lodge No, "A,
Bergstrom & Gray, and all kind
friends who attended the funeral.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-11-27
ParRain IN Type.

Six hundred pounds of Brewer Ro-
man type, in cases, at zoe and 25c per
pound. Inquire at LIGHT Office. tt
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-04-12
Con,e.s,on of s.per,n,.nae.s..

NEw YonK, April 1.-THE genera
railroad time convention was held here 10.
day. About $50 delegates were present.
These were the supcrintcndenis aud general
managers Of various railr oads throughout
the country. The chairman was cm.
powered 10 appoint permanent commit.
tee on train rules. May 10 was fixed "a
the date for the changing Of timetables.
The report Of the committee on car
mileage and per diem rates iayQing the
adoption Of the unmixcd chargdpwas or.
dcrcd sent 10 every road In the United
States and action deferred until next
meeting. The following officers were
elected. President, II. ;. Harris, oi the
Savannah, Florida a Western; 6st vice
president, j. NJ. Toucey, New York
Central; second yice.prcsidcnt, ID. j.
Chase, Atchison, Topeka 4 santa Fc;
secretary, w. y. Allen, Of the O6icial
Railroad Guide executive committee, n.
u. Stone, Chicago. Burlington 4 Quincy;
J. 7. Thomas, Nashville, Chattanooga 4
~. Louis; James McCra, Pennsylvania;
q. u. bradley, West shon; y. 4. u.
Myers, Richmond, Fredericksburg Il To.
tomao railroad, aud John Adams, Fitch.
burg railroad.
Tho convention then adjourned until
October next.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-04-12
nn,n Mniher,. rrinI.

81. Louis, No., April ll.--In the trial oI
Dave Walker, the Bald Knobbcr chief nt
Ozark, No., the State rested its testimony
today after introducing witnesses 10 ~.
affirm that Walker said: IN ! can gct
some ono 10 take my son ont Of the country
| will take one of the men and 90 back and
kill the balance and burn the house. Dead
men tell no tales" Dave Walker was put
on the stand, aud said: when they broke
into the house ran down trying 10 stop
them. Just as I got there ] met them
coming away and found that my boy was
shot. would have gone into the house
after him had got there In time. A. II
was did not 20 In aud had nothing 10 do
with u. Other witnesses called ondcay0r.
ed 10 impcach the testimony Of the State.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-04-12

dlebercer's resolution, offered some davs
since. amended so as to request the Presi-
dent, IL not incompatible with the public
interests, TO furnish any Information in his
possession relative to a dikpute understood
10 exist between the government Of Ven.
ezuela and the government OF Great Bri-
tain concerning the boundaries between
British Guinea and Venezuela. Adopted.
The Senate then, on motion OF Mr.. Frye.
Mt 1890 o'clock proceeded TO the consider
alton Of executive business.
Within ten minutes the doors were re-
opened.
The Senate then took up the motion to
refer the Presidents annual message, and
was addressed by Mr.. Morrill,.
At the conclusion Of MIR. Monill's re-
marks the Dakota bill was taken up, and
Senator Davis made a speech in its sup
port,
: Mr.. Turpie obtained the floor and the
bill was laid aside until tomorrow.
The following bills were taken from the
calendar and passed:
House bill to purchase Of the widow and
children OF the late Gen. James Shields
certain swords, at u cost not exceeding
$4,000.
Senate bill for the erection OF monu-
ment TO the memory OF Gen. Joseph War
ren. who fell at Bunker Hill.
House bill authorizing the construction
of bridge across the Tennessee river at
Chattanooga.
House bill making appropriations for the
support OF the Military academy for the
fiscal year ending June 30, 1889, with but
one important amendment
The bill for the purchase from Miss Vir-
ginia Taylor Lewis OF sword OF Washing.
ton for $50, 900 was taken up and read. II
gave rise TO long debate, but the matter
went over without action and the Senate
adjourned.
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teen years. His reputation for truth and
veracity is good. Has never heard any
thing to the contrary.
Cross-examined-Would believe Young
in case where he was interested about as
quickly as he would any one else.
The court at IL o'clock took q recess till
O'Clock pm.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
The court was called TO order at 2
o'clock pm.
O. r. KEMP
lives at Canton, and has lived there seven-
teen years. Is sheriff Of the county OF
Madison. Has been marshal of Canton
and deputy chancery clerk. Has known
o. i. Garrett and S. W. Lewis for fourteen
or fifteen years. Has never heard their
reputation for truth questioned. IL is
good and witness would believe them on
oath.
y. d. PRATT
is an attorney at law, and has lived in
Canton since 1870. Has been Justice OF
the peace, president of the board OF super
visors, district attorney, State senator and
postmaster. Knows o. L. Garrett and S.
w. Lewis well. Knows their reputation
tOi huhhs ht IN kOOu anu WlllltcS MOulu
believe them on oath.
A. p. HILL
has lived in Canton all his life, and has
been mayor of Canton since 1888. Has
known q. l.. Garrett since witness was q
small boy. Has known s. w. Lewis thir-
teen or fourteen years. Their reputation
for truth is good, and witness would be-
lieye them on oath.
WILLIAM M'wILLIE
has lived in the neighborhood of Canton
forty-hve years Has known O. L. Gar
rett ever since witness was boy. Has
known S. w. Lewis well since 1884, when
he was elected TO the Legislature on the
fusion ticket. Witness has been a mem.
Der Of the railroad commission. Knows
the reputation OF Garrett and Lewis for
truth and vcracity. 1t is good, and wit
ness would believe them on oath.
Observation-Disclosures makes n dis.
tinction between white men and black
men, because the standard OF white men
in everything is higher, but he would be-
lieyo Garrett and Lewis, knowing them as
he does, before the bulk of white men
whom he does not know. They arc both
educated men and witness thinks that
education has good deal to do with O
mans veracity.
To the Defense-Ii witness were on q
jury and these men should testify and II
was not shown that they had any interest
in the result, he would believe them as
quickly as he would any one.
At $50 o'clock the defense, through
Judge Cassedy, announced that the testi.
mony OF the State in rebuttal was closed.
The attorneys then retired from the court.
room TO prepare the instructions, Mr. Alex.
ander saving that he would present the in.
structions 10 be asked for the State 10 the
defense outside OF the court, but that he
did not think they would be completed in
time 10 have them before the court this
evening. The court was then adjourned
till $50 O'Clock tomorrow morning.