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The Red Cloud chief., 1888-05-18
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Enthusiastic Gathering ut the Metropoli-
tan Opera House. New York.
NEW YORK, May 11-Fully 5000 Prohibi-
tionists from this city and various parts OF
the country were present at the Pro-
hibition rally at the Metropolitan Ope-
IA House last night. the mention
of the name of Ex-Governor st.
John, of Kansas, was the signal for
loud applause. Colonel Ritter. OF Indiana
polls, made the first speech and Rev. A. b.
Leonard, at one time the Prohibition candi.
date for Governor of OHIO, said the lead
ing question of the day was the liquor
traffic ard the way to settle it. Agitation
was essential to ultimate success which
would result in the disintegration OF
the two old parties. Rev. J. W. Hamilton.
OF Massachusetts, declared high license
zone of the most fascinating fallacies OF
the day." e. F. Creighton, Of Nebraska,
compared the struggle against the liquor
traffic with the struggle against slavery.
Speeches by Prof. Dicki, and by Rev. w.
W. Satterlce. Of Minnesota, concluded the
r1eetinO.
The Red Cloud chief., 1888-05-18
MISSOURI REPUBLICANS.

Meeting OF the State COnventtOn-Commit-
tees Appointed.
SEDALIA, Mo-, May l5-Nearly all the
delegates to the Republican State conven.
ton arrived last night. but all are here to
day. Interest is principally conferred in
the matter OF the selection of delegates at
large to the National convention. The
candidates are: Colonel d. p. Dyer and
Chauncey 1. Filley, Of st. Louis; Repre-
sentative William Warner, Of Kansas City;
Judge A. F. Gray, Of Franklin County;
A. {. Widdecombe, Of Cooper County;
]. b. Upton, Of Polk County; F. N. Har-
rington, of Adair County; West Jacobs. Of
Chillicothe; Colonel A. c. Dawes, Of st.
Joseph, and Boyd Bonaparte, Of Spring
field. st. Louis is making every effort to
secure two of the four delegates, and
claims 1t is necessary to heal the Repub-
lican party there. Tn delegates say they
will carry the city BY 5000 majority this
fall If they get two Of tho d~elegates-at.
large.
The prospects this MORNING are that no
nominations for State officers will bo made
at his convention. The adherents OF this
policy seem to DO largely In the majority.
The delegations from st. Louis. Kansas
City and other large cities Of the State
favor making nominations at some future
date, while delegates from the rural dis
tricts are in favor Of winding up the bust
ness to-day.
The State Central Committee held .
meeting last night, and decided on the fol.
lowing officers for temporary organization
Of the convention: Chairman, b. w. La
mon, of Sedalis; secretary, +. W. Mott,
st Louis; assistant secretary, c. q. Crys-
Ter, Kansas City; chaplain, J. J. Wilkins.
Sedalia; sergeant-st-armA, L. II. xarshsI;
door keeper. John B. jeynes. Sedalia
Tho convention opened at noon with
prayer by Rev. Dr.. wilkins, OF this city.
Mayor Crawford followed with IN address
OF welcome. Henry W. Lamou was chosen
Temporary chairman unanimously. Mr..
Lamon alluded In his address TO several
Republicans Of National reputation and at
the mention of each name there were loud
cheers. but 'Blaine" was the magic word.
The delegates went wild and it was several
minutes before the cheering and applause
ceased.
The committees on credentials, resolu-
lions and permanent organization and or.
der Of business, consisting Of q delegate
from zach district on each committee, were
appointed. The convention then adjourned
until three o'clock to give these committees
time to prepare reports.
The Red Cloud chief., 1888-05-18
Disston's Saw Works Burned Railroad
Accidents Oil Tanks on Fire-0theI
Mishaps.

ST. Lorrs, May l4-Yesterday morning
the levec south Of Alexandra, Mo-, broke
in several places and vast volumes Of water
began pouring into the town. A spasmodic
attempt was made to check the flow, but
within Il few minutes the !abOrcrs quit n
accepted the inevitable. 1t required less
than an hours time TO inundatc the entire
town, which is covered with water from
two to SIX feet, submeryinG almost every
foot OF ground. At that point the Missis-
sippi is fully seven miles wide, and within
the range of vision one vast expanse OF
water greets the eye. The area of farming
land in the Missouri bottoms that is sub
merged is estimated at 1901 acres, and q
continuance of the flood will result in an
Appropriated loss to the farming cOmmu-
nifty Of that region Of ut least $4,000. A
high wind prevailed which caused the
a " to wash the opening in the Warsaw
levec, which affords protection to some Co.
600 acres of fertile Illinois land. The re-
port which reached the city that the cvee
mad broken at a point four or five miles
south Of Warsaw could not be verified.
At two o'clock yesterday the stage OF
water in the river a. KeOkuk, Iowa, in
dictated that it had reached the high
est point attained during the food Of 1881,
and since hat hour the rise has con-
tinued. In that PORTION Of the city where
all the lumber business is transacted and
the planning mills, saw mills, packing houses
and railroad shops arc located, business IS
entirely suspended and hundreds OF men
have been thrown out Of employment. On
this side Of the river the tracks of all the
railroads entering the city are under the
water.
lor,ou, Frou pool, I,lopd covo. ITpou
the stability of the railroad embankment
OF the Rock Island g. Peoria road, which
bounds the city on the south ant west, de-
ponds the safety OF 300 families. Should
the Mississippi force It's way through this
elevation and the dyke which protects it a
large part of the city would be submerged
and hundreds rendered homeless. The
water is still gradually rising and much
anxiety is felt.
RED RIVER o
ST. LOUIS. May 1i-Advices from the
Red river country report the damage done
to the Inhabitants OF the Red river valley
during the past ten days aimost beyond
computation and the overflow the worst
since 1919. Most Of the plantations near
the river nave been covered with water
from four to six feet deep aud many miles
OF fencing and scores OF cribs and barns
have been washed down and carried away.
Many OF the people have lest their house
hold furniture, provisions and corn. In
several places the river water extended
from the hills OF Arkansas TO the
hills Of Texas, a distance OF from ten TO
fourteen miles. At West Norwood q negro
was drowned trying to swim from the
overflow. Two white men were drowned
IN Mill creek and quito a number Of other
The Red Cloud chief., 1888-05-18

under a protective tariff, he admitted the
prosperity OF these States, but denied
that the farmers residing therein
had had any share in the gen.
eral prosperity. Gentlemen from the
West were asked why that section did not
diversity its interests and become rich like
New England. The West did not wish to
get rich in the same manner Its moral
plane was so high that it rejected with
scorn and contempt the proposition that II
should rob min men in order to make one
man rich. Gentlemen representing agricul-
tural districts OF the West who opposed this
bill would lind a storm OF indignation
among their constituents when they got
home. He spoke for the farmers OF the
Mississippi valley when he declared thai
they were almost unanimous in favor OF
free wool and q reduction OF manufactured
wooden goods. He believed that there was
fair chance of the House passing the mod
crate and conservative measure now pend.
ing.
Mr.. Funston, OF Kansas, declared hlmself
for American interests AS against the pal
ance of the world. He was a protectionlst-
He would protect the United States against
foreign invasion, whether by an armed
force to Law waste the and or by the prod
ucts of pauper labor to destroy Industries
and take away from the American laboring
man his employment. He maintained the
proposition that the farmer wanted neither
an English market nor English goods. and
would hail with Joy b day when he would
nave neither.
Mr.. Stuble, of Iowa, said that among the
things, some commendable, some despica-
BILE, done by the present Administration, at
least three could not escape the condemna-
ton of the people. The President had first
attacked the silver dollar, then the green
back and then the protective system under
which the Government had grown and
prospered, and by reason Of which it had
attained financially, commercially and In.
tellectually the proud distinction accorded
it by the civilized world. The committee
then rose.
On notion of Mr.. Carey, Of Wyoming.
the Senate bill granting 60 acres Of land
on the Fort Sanders military reservation
for a fish hatchery and other public purpo-
ses was taken up and passed.
Adjourned
The Red Cloud chief., 1888-05-18
To Investigate -arir Matters.

WAsu1xGroN, May 15-The Senate Com
mittee Oh Finance tins morning a 'thOrized
the chairman to appoint 4 subcommittee
to investigate tariff matters. The action
of the committee is understood to look to .
thorough inquiry into the subject OF the
tariff with a probability thit il the House
sends over u tariff bill the committee will
hear testimony upon the in terests to be al
fected and in the fullness of time will re-
port a tariff bill to the Senate. The iuqui-
ries will, ii authorized by the Senate, be-
gin at once,
The Red Cloud chief., 1888-05-18
TERMS.

C.ledonian. (sl3) thirteen dollars to insure a living colt due when coH
sucls John. (7) seven dollars to insure u living cct' two maress S " 'r
co. oa dus wlen colt sucks I will gis the following premiums for the best
coli pot by Caledonian, the season for two mares For TIT second best tn
so.son for on mare. T" the the third. asnsle leap. To the best cot:ot by
= = T ill ,nuo Pin se.son FIJI ~ mares. To the second hest, the sea>on for
o,e marc and the third best a single leap. These horses ire OF uref o.
md are not travelled all owe. the country to get a few mares, neither do
.uund he,lns Care will be taken Ito prevent accidents but will not
40 resnons,Ile should m occur Parties breeding mares mus tretur" them
for trial
The Red Cloud chief., 1888-05-18
Car yhieye. Sentenced.

OLATur, Kan., May 1a.-Jrtse Hindman
YESTERDAY morning sentenced Hugh Nc
Kinais to six years. Imprisonment FOR bur
ylary and grand larceny; Green ohnsonsIx
gears for the same ~Cffanse, and Bud FER
Gins three years forthe same ofense. Thcy
will be remembered as the parties VINO
robbed Southern Kansas railway cars.
The Red Cloud chief., 1888-05-18

WASHINGTON. Nav l5.-The President
has approved tine act granting right OF way
to the Kansas City q Pacific Riiiway Com
pany through the Indian Territory; the
oct authorizing the Tennessee Midland
railway to construct 81 bridge across the
Tennessee river in Tennessee; the ACT au-
thorizing the bull ting OF a railroad bridge
at Little Rock, Ark.
The Red Cloud chief., 1888-05-18
CIYDESDALE STATIONS.
and John.

have decided not to move them this er consequently they VIII be fo"n
~ farm. 6 miles sout. and and west OF Red Cloud, and one mile north
state line ON Penny creek load.
PEDIGREE OF "CALEDONIAN 14O5
The Red Cloud chief., 1888-05-18
SUBMERGED.
Miles Of Land Under Water Above
St Louis-0rave Apprehen-
eiOna

The Red River Doing Great Damage In
Arkansas-A Number of People
Drowned.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-04-01
Sortnr Novelties.

Scotch zephyrs and sateens will be
much worn this spring. The former
are displayed in larger and more
striking designs than ever. Broken
plaids, combined with plain materials,
the plaids large and bold, will be
D opular. The contra sting colors, too.
are very pronounced, India red ap-
pearing with Gobelin blue, dark green
wish cardinal, and black with white.
In the same material a delicate shade
of cream, striped with rose pink, pro-
duces pretty effect for an underskirt,
but the overdress and waist
of this design must be of
the plain cream color. Sateens
resembling in pattern foulards and
elaborately trimmed with ribbons are
in vogue. Challics, it is thought,
have still a firm hold upon the femi-
nine taste. They are very attractive
this spring, as they come in real
French designs, such as Watteau
painted century or so ago. They
are to be had in white grounds striped
with pale pink, blue and olive, with
garlands of roses, forget-me-pots, ETC., +,
carelessly distributed between the
wide stripes. For ordinary wear,
China silks will be worn, blue and
cream adorned with large rings of
shaded brown will be their prevail
ing colors; but the richer silks
such as bengaline and tussore
come in more elaborate designs. Pop
linette, a fabric resembling Irish
poplin and with light grounds deco
rated with sprays of wheat or flowers !;
shaded pongees and all-wool Henri
eta cloths will all be conspicuous in
the spring toilets.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-04-01
.sH inah.o

IAN itinerant preachers description OF
the rough trip he had in preaching to "the
boys."l
talked of sir, and they listened in awe,
As told of its cause and governing law
In most effective manner.
And one from out the gathered throng,
Cried out in uathOs, deep and strong
"Thats W hats the matter with Hannah
/ looked around for the troubled dame,
And called her out by her given name,
(For did not know the other
And said, with sigh which the crowd
could hear.
woman, called Hannah, if thou art near,
Approach thy Christian brother"
Ny hearers laughed at my earnest cry,
And put a shanty over his eye!
, Cried some one in mocking fashion.
But paid no heed to the seofing few
Hannah, my sister, l call for you
In love-not wrath or passion"
"Come then to the altar, Oh, child of woe!
Then spoke another Not any for joe"
wondered at him, slightly;
And said: "Oh, Joseph, the flesh is weak;
1t mascs me tremble to hear you speak
OF holy things so lightly"
Then up from the heathens came cry
OF f"Bully old fellow how's that for high"
Itfa-rly m ade me shiver; -
And Itrembled in heart, as well as IN limb,
And they .fendishly screamed. Put a
head on him, Jim,
And pitch him into the river!'
But stood my ground and commenced to
tell,
OF terrible fires, In a terrible hell
That would burn them up forever
If they lived for this world. Said man of
pelf:
"Oh, golly. you know how it Is yourself;"
To this answered, "ncyer"
And started home as they would not yield,
Aud had neither sword nor shield,
That might defend my banner.
And to-day ] sigh for the slough of sin
Which one poor woman is working in;
Whose given name is Hannah.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-04-01
Dan,el,s GONE to Resp

You kin hang de plow-lines up, folks,
An turn de critters out.
Lay de ole mans ak up dar, folks,
On de cross-sticks, by de spout.
Shove de wag'n in de shade, folks,
Take de halter off ole Bess;
Don't do no work to-day, folks,
Kase Dan'eps gone to res.
kuow'd dat def was nigh, folks,
By signs dat never fail.
De dog laid on her back, folks,
An hist her legs an tail;
De screech-owls In de holler
Dey screech dey very bes',
An de rooster on de doorstep crowed
Fore Daniel went to res'
You'll miss him when de horn blows
To start de plow hans goin';
You'll IL miss him when de craps pitched:
You'll miss him wild de hOein'.
You'll miss him mos at 'glnnin time;
Fur de quickes' an de bes
Wv all de ginners lef' de stan's
Wen Daniel went to res.
I'll miss him mos NV evenin' times.
Who'll drive de cows home now?
Who'll eat his bowl o. clabber up?
Who'll feed de ole blue sow
Ole Shag, his dog, she takes on bad;
She wurreut much, at bes';
But she amt no count at all now,
Sence Daniels gone to res.
| The sun dom seem to shine, folks,
| JUS like 1t allies does.
The house is still and lonesome-like,
| Il hears de skeeters buzzD
We's in de Farder's hans. folks.
An 'spose he knows de bes':
But it's hard to stay benin, folks,
When Daniels gone to res.
Den step up to de house, Liz,
An tell 'em Daniels gone;
An AK 'em fur par NV sheets,
For mine is cleal done gone.
An I'd thank de Boss wife, too,
Fur secOn-han' black dress,
I'd like to look de mourner now,
Dat Daniels gone to res.
1t seems fur all de worl', folks,
Like haR Nv me wuz gone!
We've lived together, Dan an me.
Sence Sandy thar wuz BON;
An we'H live together, yet please God,
In de relums NV de blos'
30 III watt In lowly pashuns
TIL we bof fhiu be at res.
-[NRs. ]. II. WALw0RTH
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-04-01
WOMEN'S DEPARTMENT.
silent Voices.

EDITED BY BELLE MEADE SMITH.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-04-01
The AstOrs,


Old John Jacob Astor left 500, ,000,-
900, and during the forty years that
have elapsed since then, the estate
has probably increased to $l2O,0OO,-
900. In other words. John Jacob and
William are now each worth $50, ,OO0,-
900. The elder Astor had about forty
acres of wild land uptown, which
then were only an expense. At pres
ent, however, they are covered with
elegant buildings and are worth
nearly $l,000,000 per acre. The
Astor House was then rented for
$25 900, but it now brings nearly
800 900, and the two brothers each
own about 5000 houses, bringing an
aggregate rent of $3 ,O00, 900.
1t is very remarkable that old John
Jacob Astor never had family burial
plat. He had, however, only two
deaths in his family-his wife and his
son Henry-and no one but the fam
lily know where they are buried.
When the old man died, his remains
were placed in vault under St..
Thomas Church, which was close by
his residence, but a few years after
ward the church was pulled down, and
then the family erected large granite
vault in Trinity Cemetery at Wash
ington Heights. The remains of the
original John Jacob, and also those Of
his son William rest there, and by
their side is now laid all that is NOR
tai of Mrs. John Jacob Astor. The
tomb is on side hill, and has gran
ite porch on whose Intel is inscribed
castor Vault" The family name
does not appear on the Astor House,
nor on the Astor Library, nor on the
business Office; how strange it seems
that it should only be seen on the
house of death !-[New York Letter
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-04-01

and in the best of their triumph they
do have their bonnets knocked awry
and their skirts tramped on by irrev-
erent citizens, they will find larger
numbers. but not radical reforms, un-
less politics metamorphose women as
nothing ever did before.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-04-01
Gems for the Cook.
GINGER SNAPS

GINGER SNAPS.
Two cups of molasses, one cup
shortening, half a cup of water, one
tablespoonful of salaratus; spices and
salt.
CRULLERS.
One and a half large teacupful OF
sugar, one cup oflshortening, one cup
of buttermilk, three eggs, salt, one
teaspoonful OF saleratus and little
nutmeg.
MARBLE CAKE.
One cup of butter, three cups of
sugar.. one cup of sweet milk, half
teaspoonful of soda, two small tea
spoonsful of cream tartar, five cups Of
flour, white Of five eggs, flavor with
lemon.
BROWN PASTE.
One cup of butter, three cups Of
brown sugar, yolks of eight eggs, one
teaspoonful of soda, two teaspoonsful
of soda, two teaspoonsful of cream
tartar, spices of all kinds.
COTTAGE PUDDING.
One pint of flour, one and a hall
cups Of sugar, one cup of milk, one
tablespoonful of butter. two eggs, one
teaspoonful OF cream tartar, bake hall
an hour.
One cup Of sugar, two-thirds of a
cup of butter, halt cup OF cream, two
eggs, half teaspoonful OF soda.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-04-01

Eight per cent. bonds secured by first
mortgage on real estate, with interest pay
able semi annually, are offered to investors
of $3.50 and upwards.
Exchange on all principal points in the
United States.
Receive money on account and do a gen
eral banking business. m9-tf
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-04-01
DIRECTORS

DIRECTORS
o. W. Childs Cameron K. Thorn, Jose
Mascarel, James b. Lankershim, John s.
Griffin, Chas. Ducommun, PHILIPPE GARNER
Isaias W. Hellman, L. G. Goodwin.
STOCKHOLDERS:
o. W. Childs, PHILIPPE GARNER, l.. l.
Bradbury, Jose Mascarel, James b Lanker
SHIN, L. G. Goodwin, John s. Griffin, L. J.
Rose, Domingo Amestoy, Cameron +. Thom
Chas. Ducomnun Isaias W. Hellman, P. G.
Baker. Andrew Glassell, Louis Polaski,
Frank Lecouvreur, oliver II. Bliss Jacob
Kuhrts, Estate d. Solomon, Estate Chris.
Henne Sarah J. Lee. mb1
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-04-01
Home Talent.

The enthusiasm with which The
Oxymel Club is rehearsing Miss Shorts
new play, is substantial tribute to
home talent. The plot OF the comedy
has been kept a profound secret, but
all who have heard it read, or seen it
rehearsed, declare that it is a perfect
success, which Los Angeles will be
certain to appreciate.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-04-01

JOHN E. Platter President.
X. 3. BAKER. Vice-President,
GEO. II. STEWART Cashier.
DIRECTORS:
Il. L. MACNEIL, JoTHAA BIxBY,
JOHN K. Platter, ROBERT s. BAKER.
JOHN A. PAXTON, GEO. W. PRESCOTT.
GEO. IL. STEWART
Buy AND SELL EXCHANGE on San
Francisco, New York, London, Paris, Berlin
and Frankfort.
GSBUY EXCHANGES on all parts OF tn.
United States and Europe.
E~RECEIvE MONEY on open account
and certificate OF deposit, and do a general
banking and exchange business.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-04-01
BANKING HOUSES.
TARMERs' AND MERCHANTS,
Il BANK

OF Los ANGELES
Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-04-01
General Crook. |"

UHOSE DESIRING THE SERVICES OF
il the largest boned, and one of the fastest
and best bred trotting stations on the Pacific
their mares to the Los Feliz Rancho, where
the above celebrated horse will make the
season. For full particulars as to record,
pedigree, terms, ETC., call at the Office Of the
owner. q. J. dkIFFlIH
2lO N.Main street, Los Angeles. m21-tf
The Canton advocate. [volume] (Canton, D.T. [S.D.]) 1877-1897, 1888-02-02

Delegate Clifford argued for divis'
ion and admission before the house
committee yesterday. Mr.. Clifford
read ut great length statements tend
ing to Snbstantiatc the claim that the
proposed states possess in an
eminent degree the conditions as
to the area, productive capacity, popu-
lation, loyalty, wealth and agriculture
al resources requisite to entitlc them
to admission to the union. lie held
that an excellent reason for the dIvis-
ion and admission of the two parts of
the territory as distinct states was that
the functions Of government could be
better exercised by two states of me-
dium size tiian would Eo tie Gaze if the
territory, in its large, unwieldy con-
dition, were admitted as a whole.
The Canton advocate. [volume] (Canton, D.T. [S.D.]) 1877-1897, 1888-02-02

Sioux Falls Press: Once there was a
man named Waydown East, and he
had four Fingers and Thumb of
SccTn on each hand. all of which he
pointed toward the setting sun because
there was q serious SnoW-st0Im out
there. He was standing at the time by
one of those tremendous Sections of
the earth's surface which are turned up
Edgewise, and covered with stumps
and Dornicks. While still in the
attitude of Mockery and Deri-
sion, and just as he was; saying, s'Be-
ware of the wild and woolly western
Blizzard" An avalanche shot down
the stanting sides Of his own dear ma
tive land, and covered him full five
fathoms deep with snow that never
heard Of Dakota, and ran icicles into
his eyes, and earcicles into his ears, and
chills down his back, and chilblalns
down his heels, and crammel frost
down his throat, and one by one broke
his Fingers of Scorn SO short off that it
left him Club-footed in both hands.
Morals Contumelious derision, dis
dainful superciliousness and naughty
vilipendency, like the gay and festive
chanticlear or succulent hen, always
get home to roost if there's room
enough on the perch.
The Canton advocate. [volume] (Canton, D.T. [S.D.]) 1877-1897, 1888-02-02

Minneapolis Journal: The people of
Dakota may also see the sun of ppom-
Use with its rays Of warmth and cheer,
in the fact that they have to great ex-
tent abandoned the idea of suddenly ac-
cumulating wealth by wheat raising or
land speculation. They are devoting
their energies to new Industries of a
legitimate and enduring character.
Town sites, large acreage, and talk of
big expectations are giving way to live
stock, creameries. coal and mannfac-
turing enterprises. There are but two
curses remaining npon Dakota, the
nonresident ownership of large tracts
of land, and the political evils, that can
only be rempdied by statehood and
elf-gOyernment.