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Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-12-29
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D.lerats. representing Ten Thou.

Delegates Representing Ten Thousand
Eusineess Convene Mt Chicago.
CHICAGO, Dec. 2S.-Two hundred dele
gates, representing 10, 900 engineers en-
ployed on the roads east of the. Missis-
siDpi river. convened at the Natio nal
hotel In this city. The object of the
~conventionis to establish closer relations
between engineers employed ON railroads
In the west and southwest. The
delegates expect the deliber ations Of
the meeting will be OF great hene.
fit to their organization. None of the
delegates could be induced to talk
OF the probable methods to be adopted.
but judging from the remarks OF several
delegates, they do not feel kindly to-
wards the Burlington road and the en-
gineers employed by the company. The
grievance committee Of nine appointed
at the Richmond convention, will con-
yene here. Authority Is vested In the
committee to settle the present difficulty
between the Brotherhood aud the rail-
Dad and any arrangement mad Q by this
committee will be binding upon the en-
tire brotherhood.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-12-29
A BAD MEDICINE MAN.

ErOst, the False Prophet of the Sioux
Indians-A Bogus War Alarm.
Correspondence New York Tribune: I
recently visited the Standing Rock In.
dian agency and was more thAn sepaid
by an interview with the guards, who
are o watching she Indian, Frost,
who caused the recent war scare beta cen
the Sioux and the Crows. It will be re-
memhe.sd tAat the Sioux started ont
more than y month ego with war pals,s,
and tom-toms to meet the Crows, who
Frost informed them. were coming TO
make an attack. Fsost's authority 10.
the news was a dream, and az he is one
of the young medicine men OF the tribe,
the Indians believed him.
At that time the leading chiefs were IN
Washington trying diplomacy with the
great father" and the rank and file
we've b~ewiidered. Believing that the
Grows were about 90 take advantage of
the absence Of their great commanders
Gall, John Grass and Sitting Boil, the
Sioux gathered about Frost and de.
pended entirely upon the power OF his
medicine" and dreams to lead them in
successful battle against the Grows.
They stripped to the skin, dauhed on
the Wal paint and started to meet as
they snpEo ed, the approaching foe.
Frost informed them that they would
meet the Grows just beyond the first
hill. They reached the summit Of tie
hill, ut no hostile tribes appeared. But
shelr faith was not shaken. Frost led
them on With the promise that the next
bill would reveal tie Grows, and 90 he
urged them on aud on until they had
gone many miles. The Sioux are still a
wsflike people, ard tie farther they
marched the Drawer they became, until
they warmed up to the regular scalpiue
heat, and ID was found necessary to send
oua the cavalry 10 bring them back to
the agency. The cavalry overlook the
warlike braves about 90 miles ont, but
the only Indian who had committed an
.ohense was Frost. and he therefore was
the only a to be brought back as q
prisoner Of war. He was marched back
IN font Of she cavsiry and it Is indeed
70 be regretted that q photograph OF the
United 5tstts army msrchipg this sol,-
sary Indian dreamer back 10 the agency
could not have been obtained. II IL
reported that the soldiers fully realized
the ridiculous appearance which they
presented marching into camp behind tie
lone ano helpless Indian, and that the
killed tin o in the most soldierIy manner
that ehey might arrive at the agency after
Tdask and Thus cheat the ph~otoRrapbsr,
Hayinl proven Q islse prophet In mat
teFs OF ar, Frost tried his hand in the
masse2 OF miracles. The agency is
mayed Tor Q rock which stands ON
s1-Ssanding Rock-and the old m
DIAN trsditsoe is that this rock Ia q
petrihad squaw, who was turned into
Stone while weeping for her faithlass
lover. This story is believed jr~apliutly
DDy p Indians and il il not very strong
" doubted by the ~haif-baeeds and Inc
suptsssitious whites. Recently She rock.
whsch had been knocked about careless
" Tor yearR was pnt IN . -peFsosnent
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-12-29
The mississippi Race Troubles.

LAMAR, Miss, Dec. 2s.-The reports
of race troubles in this village have been
greatly exaggerated. There has been
considerable excitement, but barring one
knock-down, no one has been injured.
Wednesday q drunken negro insulted a
white nan and was promptly knocked
down and severely punished. Other ne
groes In the town became demonstratiye
and several whites, becoming alarmed
telegraphed to Memphis for rifles. The
report that trouble was expected here
was circulated In neighboring towns and
white men began iocking into Lamar
until the village looked like an armed
camp. II the negroes meditated an at
tack on the whites the force of armed
men awed them and they made no dem
onstration. There was great excite
ment here all day, but things have now
quietsd down and the armed men are
leaving town by every train.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-12-29
He Got ths Ea9Ie.

BRIDGEPoRT, Conn, Dec. 2s.-Fred B.
Hubbard, a druggist Of this city, had a
battle with an eagle, and after severe
struggle captured 1t. Hubbard was
walking out at the west end OF town,
when suddenly he was almost knocked
down by the huge bird, which lighted on
his shoulder and buried its talons In his
flesh. He grabbed the bird and q dss-
perate hattie enaned between Hubbard
and the eagle. After q hard russell In
which he received several bad wounds
and his clothes were torn to strips, Nh.
Hubbard succeeded In overpowerlag the
bird and carried it home In triumph.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-12-29
Piend in WQlnan's Garb
a REvoLT1No STORY OF BRUTAL
11Y COMES FROM MICHIGAN.
a PAIR OF MURDERERs.
Prado. tho Notorious Murderer. GuiIio.
tined at Paris. and Webb Brandon,
wife Murderer, Pays the Penalty
Of His Crime at Winnipeg.

DETROIT, Dec. ga revolving case
Of brutality 10 reported from Reed City,
Mich. Mrs. Swarthout, q photographer,
has been arrested for maltreating her
neice. She Is charged with having tied
the girls legs with a cord, and then put
ting In q stick and twisting the cord un-
til,the child would become almost un-
conscious from pain. She. would also
FORD her tongue in the same manner
until the skin burst. Mrs. Swarthout
has been bound over to the next term Of
court, and In default Of $1,000 bail Ian
guishes Id jail.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-12-29
Light on ths mystery.

JERSEY Crrr, N. T., Dec. 2S.-Mrs.
Koehler Of Hoboken and her son-in-law,
POLES Ronndsman Tanning, now de-
clare the description of the murdered
man, whose body war found In Phiiadel-
phia, corresponds with that of a German
named Krentsmann, from Indiana,
whom he expected from Europe. His
wife did not arrive and he went to fud
friends Iii Now York. He had a large
snm OF money In his possession. The
Hohoken police are assisting the Philaa
delpfia officers, who az yet have been
unable TO hnd the slightest clue.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-12-29
The Campbell Case Concluded.

ST. Louis, Dec. 2s.-Tha sensational
Campbell habeas corpus case wa con-
cluded, Rev. Campbell, pastor of High
land church, Boston, sought to gain pos
session Of his daughter. But Judge
Lubke OF the circuit court, awarded the
mother, Minnie Scott Campbell, custody
of the child, holding that the Massa-
chuaetts court, where Rev. Campbell is
suing, has no Jurisdiction over the child.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-12-29
Haytlea A1slrs.

New York, Dec. 29.-The Worlds
special cable from n representative now
at Port-au-PrinGe, Hayti, states that the
Hayden Republic is in good condition,
and 10 only awaiting the arrival OF q
crew to cake her to New York The
by the celebration Of the election OF Le-
gitime. 1t is Asssytad that the French
consul, who han throughout exhibited
an undue amount OF partisanship, has
asked his government Go quietly send q
war vessel or two here 10 help Legitime.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-12-29
Kansas school Teachers.

TOPEKA, Kas., Dec. 2s.-Over one
thousand teachers were present at Thurs-
days session of the State Teachers as
ISOLATION. Addresses were made by
many prominent Kansas educators,
among them Prof. A. r. Marsh, of the
state university; George g. Ryan of
Ieavenworth, John Mcdonald Of To.
peka, and ID. s. Kelly Of EN- poria,
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-12-29
Appropriated tho ham,. Funds,

MEN YoRK, Dec, 2a.-John II. Stop
ford, Tor the past three years aoceiving
teller OF the Nineteenth Ward National
bank, wac held In 81, 5oat bail ut the
Tomhs, on the charge Of having appro-
priated I'll $40 OF the hanks money to
his use. The nIlprit has wealthy
and influential relatives, and lives AT
Madison, N. j.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-12-29
prado Executed.

PARIS. Dec. ~29.--Prado, the murderer
Of Marie Aguetant, p prominent member
OF thesdenai monde Of Paris, was guilIo-
tined In Rognette prison. The culprit
conducted himself with great irmnesa.
He made no confession and declined the
services OF 4 chaplain. The trial es
.Prado has attracted the attention of the
world. His guilt was proven by his two
mistressent to whom he had confessed.
The jury returned g verdict OF guilty
within an hour after 1t retired.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-12-29
An Appeal for Aid.

MARBLEHEAD, Mass, Dec. 2S.-The
relief committee has decided to issue an
appeal for aid. A canvass made OF men
thrown out of employment by the fire
shows the number directly affected at
between 1909 and /, 600. 1t was thought
that many would need help, as but few
will be able to secure work elsewhere.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-12-29
.The RInpcr,, m, Belgium.

LONDON, Dec. aS.-Brurssls has been
tHsoWu Ints festie1t Of excitement by
the reception by prominent people of
cards and teIegrams announcing the ad-
vent In the quaint old city of the famous
Jack the Ripper OF Whitechapel no
toriety. King Leopold, the project Of
'policei and the court ministers are
among the recipients OF this Mysterious
beings delicate attentions.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-12-29
TWO Yonne Ladies Drowned.

EAST BRADY, Pa, Dec. %. Two
young ladies by the name of Smith were
drowned at Hillsville, Jour miles from
here. They, in company with another
girl and two young men, were crossing
In a skiff and it sank with them The
bodies have not yet been recovered. The
others of the party were rescued in an
exhausted condition.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-12-29
Indemnity Demanded From Hayti.

NEW YORK, Dec. 2s.-A special to The
Mail and Express from Port-au-Prince
states tina IN Haysien government,
through the agents OF the Atlas line Of
steamers, sent a crew down from New
York to bring the steamer Haytien Re
public to New York and deliver her to the
United States government on behalf of
the Haytien government, but the Ameri-
q war ships got ahead of them. The
special also says the United States has
demanded %, 600, 600 indemnity from
Hayti, in addition to the $3.50, 0Wl de-
manded on behalf of the owners Of the
yaocaI eTaS4 fsBu= aH
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-12-29
The c%rniser Yeauylns.

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 2S.-The new
dynamite cruiser Vesuvius, with the
commission appointed by the secretary
of the nav on board, steamed down the
Delaware from this city. The vessel
will proceed to a point in the Delaware
bay, where, at high tide, a trial of her
speed will be made over a course two
miles long.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-12-29
tn. Lindauer Litigation.

CHICAGO. Dec. 2s.-The sensational
Lindauer Bros. s. Co, litigation pracsi-
cally came to an end last evening. The
court announced that he would render a
decision to-day az to whether there was
o voluntary assignment, and If SO
whether he shall remove George Ern-
stein, who becomes the assignee II there
WAS an assignment.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-12-29

PRINCETON, Ind, Dec. ss.-Miles Job
non, 3 wealthy widower OF this place,
who was married Christmas day, hanged
himself. HeJeft a note saying he had
broken his promise not to marry again,
given to his first wife on her death bed,
and he could not endure the reproaches
Of his conscience.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-12-29
Well DrtiIers ResIlxe.

BRADFoRp. Pa, Dec. 2s.-The Era
says the executive committee OF the
Well Drillers, union concluded q final
settlement with the pro6ucers' Protect.
I've association Thursday. One million
barrels Of oil have been sold, and the
net profits will be distributed among
the members of the order, which will
amount to about 500, 600.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-12-29
4 Iife prl.oner I.Iber.ted

BosToN, Dec. 28.-Martin Sullivan, a
life-lonG priaoner at state prison, was
liberated having been pardoned by the
governor. Twenty-seven years ago Sui
iivan was sentenced to imprisonment for
life for highway robbery OF an extremely
outrageous nature. He Is 48 years old.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-12-29

Sioux CITY, Ia, Dec. 2s.-M. M. Gray
instituted suit against John Arepsdorf
for 81, 900 for services as attorney in the
famous Haddock murder case. Gray
was Arendcrf's lawyer. A%rensdorf, who
was acquitted on the second trial, is now
8 liquor dealer in the town of Coyington,.
just opposite Sioux City.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-12-29

CATION into the death OF j. X. Bronson,
one of the passengers of the burned
steamer Lief Erickson. It appeared that
the Erickson was carrying at the time OF
ths disaster double the. number of pas
sengers allowed by law The jury
recommended that the local inspector
rieidly enforce the law in regard to the
number of passengers steamers are
licensed to carry. 1t was definitely as
~certained that six persons were drowned.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-12-29
The YnndarhiIt Roads.

NEW YORK, Dec. 2s.-The Lake Shore
directors declared a dividend OF 3 per
cent, OF which = per cent. is the regular
.%semi,annual dividend, and ] per cent an
extra dividend. The other Vanderbilt
lines declared the usual dividends. In
all, dividends were declared by the Van
derbilts on nearly $3.50, 000, 900.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-12-29
The Report Denied.

Boston, Dec. 2s.-The report that Col.
William B. Strong intends to resign the
presidency Of the Atchison, Topeka ana
Santa Fe railroad is denied by George o.
Manchester, Mr.. Strong's private secre-
tary, who states that MI. Strong has no
idea of resigning.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-12-29

UNION STOCK YARDS,
OMAHA, Dec. "a.
CArTLE-Receipts, 800. Prime steers, $1,000
ESs: choice steers, IS .50t04. %: common steers,
ee.001s.7bi good to choice corn-fed COWS, san
ORB; common to medium cows, srso@a@;
native feeders, $2,250276. Market unchanged.
HOGS-Receipts. 80 cara. 1900 head. Light,
$50. Market fairly steady, closing weak.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-12-29

suAKiM, Dec, 2s.-Gen. Grenfell, with
a Welsh regiment and. a detachment OF
Soudanese, made a reconnaissance of the
enemy's country for four miles. The
general reports that he only saw a few
rebels riding on camels, who quickly re-
treated on his approach. Gen. Grenfell
filled the rebels wells and returned.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-12-29
preparing fur ths Carnival.

NEW ORLEANS Dec. 28-At = meeting
Of citizens II was decided to add to the
attraction OF the coming carnival by
erecting In Lafegette square a mammoth
cotton pHlace, in which the products 81
Louisiana and other states will be ex-
hibited during carnival week.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-12-29
The Coke Producers rlaiI % Aerss

PITTsRuRa, Dec. 2s.-Ths coke pro-
dncers OF the Connellsyille region mot in
this city to consider the price OF that
fuel for January. 1t was thought that
the price would be advanced, but the
meeting was unable to agree and adj
jcasned without any definite agreement.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-12-29
A wIfe-Murderer hanged,

MIENEArplIs, Dec. 2a.--Ths Journara
Winnipeg special says; Webb Brandon,
the wife murderer, was hanged. He dis.
played great f0rtitade on the scaffold.
The parting between Brandon and his
three children wal affecting In the OK
creme. Brandon killed. his wife while
DRINK
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-12-29
Fatal Hotel Eire.

KINGSTON. Ont Dec. %. sharbot
Lake hotel AZ this place burned. Joshua
Frazer the we'll known author and
minerologist. WAS sufocated. The other
inmates escaped.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-12-29
A of $500

is offered by the manufacturers of DR..
Sage's Catarrh Remedy, for q case OF
catasrh which they cannot cure. The
mild, soothing, cleansing and healing
properties OF tbs remedy are irresistible.
so cents. by druggists.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-12-29
Feil Four stories,

WAsHisGToN. Dec. 2a-Michael KeaI
ing, a messenger in the war department,
while intoxicated, fell oyer the balusters
on the fourth floor of that building and
was instantly killed.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-12-29

49,
UNION STOCK YARDS.

UNION SToCK YARDS,
CHIc1no. Dec. ".
CATTLE-Estimated receipts, II, O0O. Corn fed,
81. 956l4.65 stockers and feeders, So. 2O@S 80;
Texans, $t.50@.3.l0. Market active.
HOGS-Receipts, 1900. Mixed, S4.9sGD5. as;
heavy, S5.0@5.2e; light, $5.l0QD5.30. Market
active.
sHEEP-westerns, Ss.0004.9o; Texans, $4,000
400; lambs, S2.10@3.l5.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-12-29
rnE rALK 81 rnE e1rY.

a Columbian Divorce Csse In which Col
Church - Defendant.
COLUMBUS, o., Dec. sA.-The news
that Col. s. H. Church, 70 prominently
connected with the Panhandle railroad,
had been sued for divorce by bis wife,
Margaret J. Church, spread like Wild
fire, and 10 the talk OF the city. Mrs.
Church alleges in her petition that hex
husband has been guilty Of adultery
with Theresa Sc~hirzingsy, q domestic al
the family mansion on Broad street, aIso
that FIR the past twenty-four months he
has bfen guilty OF extrpme cruelty to
ward her, after ordering her from the
house. and nsing threatening and pro-
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-12-29
Kansas city Live Stock Market.

KANSAS Cry. Mo-, Dec. %.
CATTLE Receipts, 1880. Corn-fed, S45O@
40; common to medium, 81. a0@4.2b; stock.
ers and feeding steers, $2.N@8.S0; Market
steady.
HOGS-Receipts, $3.50. Good to choice. s9.os
@5.1o; common TO medium, $4.5515.o0. Market
l0c lower.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-12-29
THE MARKETS.
Chicago Grain and Provisions.

CHICAGO Dec. %.
:WHEAT-December, 1891; January, sl.oo;
May. $1.05M.
CoRN-December, s:5sc; January, 1850; Feb
ruary, 341ec May, 37sc.
oAfs-Decem6er, ssc; January, a51sc; Feb
ruary, 255Sc; May, 2SAc.
February, sis aaIls: May, sis.e7M. ~
LARD-December, SS.221a; January, 5 .72lA
February, $7.70; May $7.76.
SHORT RIBS january, Ss.7s; February
AZ. 77l6: MAY, Sc. Ob.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-12-29
lambert Tree a. 81. Pster.parv.

Sr. PETERSBURG, Dec. 28.--Lambert
Tree, recently transferred from the
United States legation In Belgian TO
that in this city. has arrived here
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-12-29

1hs Lief Erlckson was 0~yesloaded.
PoRrLASD. Ores Dec. 2s.-At Seattle
to-day the coroner's jury made -investi-
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-12-29

The Illinois State Teachers associa-
ton met It Springfield "Wednesday, and
drafted a new law on compulsory edu-
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-12-29

ROOMS TO RENT-Thres unfurnished rooms
- end hall to rent. Sinai family preferred
residence on Fourth street, between Green and
Locust. MRS. /. J. ANDERSON.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-12-29

"ANTED-A good girl for general house
w work at once. Apply to
MRS. b. W. O. TANNER.
fylRL WANTED--A good girl. Apply at once
~ to MRS. HARRIS. 2i9, West sd st,
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-12-29
SPECIAL NOTICES.
Wants.

GIRL WANTED-A thoroughly competep,
" girl to do. general homework. Wages s!
q week. Apply to
The evening world., 1888-10-05
ENTHUSIASM IN THE SWAMP.
Hide Merchants Have n Big Outdoor Meet
Ing for Cleveland and Thu rmau.

Hide Merchants Have n Big Outdoor Meet
Ing for Cleveland and TIL, rman.
The hide and leather men made things
boon for Cleveland. Thurman and Hill in
the lower part of the city this morning.
A big solid and lofty platform was erected
ut Gold and Spruce streets and was covered
with American flags and bandannas. A
gorgeous silken banner 20 feet by 80. bearing
portraits of the Democratic candidates, hung
across the thoroughfare near by, and a brass
band played popular airs from IL. 30 till
shortly after noon.
By that time there were over three thou
sane people assembled and the platform was
crowded with distinguished Democrats.
Great enthusiasm was displayed.
Congressman w. g. p. Breckenridge, Of
Kentucky. made an eloquent address and the
banner was unfurled amid tumultuous cheer
ing. Afterwards jackson s. Schultz and
James Frazer spoke.
The meeting was under the auspices of the
Swamp Democratic Club, whose officers are
A.. A. Healy, President M. T.. Clarendon.
Treasurer, and w. b. Hazeltine. Grand
Marshal.
The evening world., 1888-10-05

A successful chiropodist in Pittsburg has 1000
clients who each pay him $40 q year to keep ,heir
feet in proper condition.
1t 10 computed that this years corn crop, II
loaded for railroad shipment, would hl 2,s7S,b 1
cars, and make a train that would reach 10, 49
miles, or two-thirds Of the way around the world.
Oscar W. Haywood, Of Troy, N. c., who is
widely known as a preacher OF power and infu-
ence, was ordained q minister OF the Baptist
Church when only sixteen years old. He Ia now
twenty -one, and edits q newspaper besides attend
ing to his pulpit duties.
Capt. v arren Taylor, Of saco, Me-, distracted
from the stomach OF q whale he captured on
Bryant's Rock q few days ago nve pounds Of am
berrris. which IL worth % an ounce. Ambergris
10 q secretion OF the liver Of the spermacei whale.
The largest piece ever found weighed 1sa pounds.
The young Duke Of Newcastle is said to be sur
prisingly moral and religious for q duke. He Is a
devoted churchman,a and mis- hereditary possessions
include the gift Of nine church "livings. He Is
twenty-four years old, not at all handsome, and
has an income Of $500, 900 o year.