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sHor DEAD IN a BARRooM.
A TRAGEDY In Troy Similar 20 the Ono in
Twenty-si1th Street.


.. Twenty-sisth Street.
TROY, Dec. 6.-George Downs, who keeps
saloon opposite tho Burden mill, shot and
killed James Logan at about IL o'clock last
night in the saloon. The revolver used was OF
SO calibre, and the ball entered Logan's
right side, piercing the right lobe OF
the heart. Immediately after the shoot
ing Downs threw away his revolver and
went over to DR.. Harvie's offlce. which is
about a block away from the scene OF the mur-
der. but before the physician arrived Logan
had expired, and was lying on the floor In
pool OF blood. Tho Coroner was summoned,
and he ordered the arrest Of the murderer.
Downswhen arrested would only say that he
was my best friend," practically admitting the
When the police and Coroner arrived, Downs
saloon, while in a little room about twelve feet
long and four tcst wide was THO body OF hls
SSn SSaa Which IN the had 0GE SecS%e oes
around tho floor were great drops OF the bIoSd ,S
Of the ,mprdered man On ina long board ths bis
Of .entreaty de,pic,ed on the cogntenanqee
bad adm no cont on. and the right sido Of his white
slii,t was dyed crimson rcd where the bullet
which ended nd hie life had passed through rough
rear we're men with lanterns searching for
by the murderer. In the street In front
Of the house were congregated the en-;
tire neigh hborhood. men, women. and
children, with blanched cheeks, anxious
TO learn the particulars OF the murder; Downs.
previous TO bis arrest: eNcitedy said that the
that Logan was unduly intimate with Downs's
wife, and that Downs killed Logan on this ac-
count. On the way to the station house Downs
repeated to the policemen that the shooting
was accidental, but refused to answer any
questions put to him. Jealousy is supposed to
have been the cause Of tho murder.
The sun., 1888-12-07
UILL CuaNCE THE BLOCKADE
The Saginaw GoinE to Take In Some OF
HaytI's Forbidden POrtn.

The Saginaw Going to Take In Some of
Hayti's Forbidden Ports.
1t appears that Minister Preston received
on Sunday last the decision of the State De-
partment that the United States regarded as
invalid the seizure and condemnation of the
American steamship Haytian Republic by the
Government OF Lcgitime in Port-au- Prince.
Tho steamship Saginaw left Porto Plata on
the Sd. Monte Cristi on the 4th. Cape Haytien
on the 5th. and Port de Paix yesterday. At
least that was probably her route on the way
home although she has not been heard from
since leaving Porto Plata. and II it was the
block ade must be rather imaginary.
4 Haytian merchant In this city, who de-
clined to have his nnme published, said thAt
he had received information from Cape Hay:
tien yesterday TO the effect that the people of
the north were willing to make peace PRO.
vided Gen. Legitme resigned and permitted
q new election. Con. Hippolyte. 1t was further
Presidency
The sun., 1888-12-07
Cartwright Missing on the Eve OF His In
tended Marriage.

SARATOGA, Dee. G.-Pedestrian George
Cartwright. the Englishman who was a confess
tant in the recent six days walk In New York
and who has made his headquarters here for
some time. was to have been married yesterday
to young lady living here. but when the time
for the ceremony came he failed to show up.
had a wife and children in England, but he de-
MED this and went on with arrangements for
his marriage. even going as for as to furnish
apartments for housekeeping. A brother OF
the young lady made hot search for Cartwright
yesterday. and will wreak vengeance on him II
he finds him in this country. II is reported
The sun., 1888-12-07

The Cash Value of Conscience" was the
title OF papor read before the American In
stitute Of Christian Philosophy at 4 Winthrop
place yesterday by George May Powell OF Phil
adelphia. II corporations have no con-
science" he said. lit Is because the Individuals
corporation is lust as much stealing as II done
by any common thief"
The sun., 1888-12-07
Juror Brlnkerhors Hor.. stolen.

Isaac +. Brinkerhoff. who has been serving
as jurymsn during the session of the Queens County
Court In Long Island City drives from his homo In Man
hasset TO Great Neck where he takes train for Long
Island City. A farmcf named George schenck takes
ssrs OF his horse until his return IN ths evening On
they did not arrive at verdict until late that night
Mr. Brinkerhon left Long Island City for Great Meek
the last train When lie arrived there found his
hsrse. And carriage had been stolen.
The sun., 1888-12-07

CHEYENNE, Dec CIV. J. Vannicc, Secre-
tary of the Young Mems Christian Association.
a prominent Mason and respected citizen,
was murdered five mios north Of the city at
about noon to-day. Early in the morning.
during Vannice's absence. a tramp entered his
residence and stole sl3 from purse Ono of
the children called his father from town. VAN
nice secured a carriage and revolver, and
the culprit. and was returning to town. when
the prisoner got possession OF the weapon and
sent a bullet through his captors brain. The
murderer tied the rens to the carriage wheel,
and fed,
The sun., 1888-12-07
MI. Riddles Readings.

Mr.. George Riddle gave one of his popular
readings to large audience In Chickering
Hall yesterday afternoon. The programme.
unlike those which have preceded it. consisted
OF a single poem. The Blot on the Escutcheon.' -
which was recited with the characteristic ex-
cellence Of all Mr.. Riddles selections. 1t was
usual programme the audience remained sit
ting after tho reader left the platform. like q
country congregation waiting for the benedlc-
tion until the janitor began turning out the
gas. and thus admonished that the entertain
ment was ended they smilinGly dispersed.
The sun., 1888-12-07
Bnrry,s Labor Brotherhood.

CHICAGO. Dec. 6.-The Times will tomorrow
publish the text OF an address issued by Thomas b.
Barry outlining the aims and purposes of the
ganzaon which he proposes to FORM and which Is to
be known as the Brotherh OF United Labor
The organization will leave to trades central
braEches jurisdiction aud control their
own AFFAIR." II DISPUTES arise between members and
their employees hey will be settled by ho,e con.
ysrsant wilh the trouble Tho order will maintain
friendly relations with all legitimate organizations OF
labor IL Will draw the line closely scAbs and kcab
ism. II Will Insist upon members giving fair manufas
turers preference whom asug necessAreh OF life.
The sun., 1888-12-07
He Came Back with the Money he Stole

DAYTON. o., Dec. 6.-The most sensational
Developments arc made at Greenville In con-
nection with the trial Of the plunderers Of the
Darke county treasury Tho testimony to-day
serving a term In the penitentiary. at one time
previous to the last robbery Of the vaults, had
gone TO Toronto. taking $107 900. all the funds
there were, but he weakened within four days
and returned with all the money, and his pals
prevented exposure.
The sun., 1888-12-07
Ex-Mayor Low Talks to the Phi BETA
Kappa Alumni.

About sixty members OF the Phi Beta
Kappa Alumni Association met last evening In
the hall over Clark's restaurant in Wost Twen-
ty-third street. 1t was the first social meeting
OF the season. EX-Mayor Seth Low OF Brook
the problems OF local government as affected
by immigration. and advocated some such re-
races as has been adopted in tho case Of the
Chinese. restriction OF suffrage. he held. was
not a proper remedy for the evils Of excessive
Immigration.
The sun., 1888-12-07
Labor and Wages.

Employees In Barton's cigar mandatory,
one of the largest OF the kind Syracuse have
struck account Of tho introduction OF bunch break
Ing mae hines
The officers of the Potsiown Iron Company AZ Potts
town whose nail factory ha, been lying idle durnE the
pAsttwo or three weeks have Tequesed tho naerS TO
accept REDUCTION OF - cent, the nae 10 re-
Iuco tho Lseiera who are already working bottom
hEurea The nAilsrs holding the matter under Ad
vigement ~ ~~' -
The sun., 1888-12-07
Italy May Abaudon M.ssowah.

ROME. Dec. 6-In the Senate to- day Gen. Cor
asked what the intentions OF the
garding MAssowah and for information the rela.
tions between Italy and France. siguor CrispL the
Prime Minister in reply said that the expedition the
Red Sea was undertaken when lie was not In power.
Still he did think tho Government would abandon
Massowah. Should It do so. the place would he mmedL
ately occupied by another power Italy desired solely
10 exercise eivzing mission and did not aspire TO
conQueBts
sanor Crispi said; Our relations with France. which
lately not entirely satisfactory. only
good, but cordial and friendly"
The sun., 1888-12-07
a PArochiai School Resisting Taxation.

PLAINFIELD. Dec. 6.-plainfisld has In pros
pect an interesting legal nghL When St Nsrys Roman
Catholic parish built and opened paroohia school last
fall Assessor joseph A. Hubbard considered the hand
some 2tOO structure taxable property and ID WAS
assessed accordingly. The building has accommoda-
lions for 40 pupia Al the meeting OF the Commission
ers OF Appeal this week Father r. T. Rmyths appealed
from the tax but his appeal not allowed Ne says
the parish will carry the matter TO tte oourtA
The sun., 1888-12-07
Big Six Also Upset. the Administration.

1t was settled yesterday that the anti
administration ticket for officers OF Typo
graphical Union No. had been elected by o
majority Of 81. ". F. Boselly OF The EVENING
SUN Is the newly elected President; Duncan
Mcleod Of the Meil and cypress. vice-Presi-
tary. George II. Moore. elected Treasurer, was
the only candidate OF tho administration ticket
chosen. About 2,600 ballots were cast. II was
hinted that the printers wanted to rebuke the
administration for flirting with Matt Quay aud
sitting down so hard on the Union Printer.
The sun., 1888-12-07
He Quit Business Suddenly.

DULUTH. Dec. 6.-E. Grumback. fur dealer,
has left this place for pleasanter pastures. His
unpaid bills run up into tho thousands. the
largest single item being to G. Mieswa and
others of New York for $4,000. while Chicago
and st. Paul fur dealers nre also said to be
losers, and his EMPLOYEES long for their back
we're too expensive. His stock was seized by
the Sheriff last night. and he has since de-
parted.
The sun., 1888-12-07
The Coagre.. or Nations.

OTTAWA. Dec Ex-senator John Sherman,
writing to tho editor OF the regarding the Con
gross Of Nations At Washington In 1889. says;
u think there is no doubt that the presence Of dele
eates from the Dominion OF Canada at the proposed
Eonferenco OF America States would very Accepta.
BILE and very proper. but don't see how it could he
done except with the consent appointment of Great
Britain Our 9oyernm ment could not with due resIee:
60 0IeAt Britain hold formal political relation with
the Dominion G0venment-A neceAAty result OF the
depsndeney Of CahAha upon GREAT Britain but which
ne doubt could BE- waived BY the parent u0vernmenLh
The sun., 1888-12-07
Paying an Election Bet with her Hand In
Marriage.

CARLISLE, Pa, Dec. ca novel wedding
took place at 2 O'Clock this afternoon at tho
residence of Major Jacob Bretz. The contract.
ing parties were Mr.. Joseph H. Kinter. school
teacher OF Dillsburg. York county. and Miss
Mary E. Branhan, niece of Major Bretz. Tho
marriage was to satisfy an election bet. The
groom Is q Republican and the bride u Demo-
crat. and the conditions were that II Harrison
Just one month after election and tho bride
must procure the marriage license and defray
all current expenses. She carried out her part,
and was married in the presence Of a large as
sembly OF friends.
The sun., 1888-12-07
President OF the PousAnespsie Bridge.

PHILADELPHIA. Dec. 6-John s. Wilson. late
General Trshic Agent OF the Pennsylvania Railroad
Company was today elected President OF the Pough.
ksepse Bridge Company. All the other oaicsrs wess
reelected. Mr.. Wilson also elected Preldant of
the Hudson Connecting R4ilCay Company. Ihe Popgh.
Poughkeepsie Bridge Railway Company. The SseIe.
tAritS and minor officers Of the railway compAnss will,
retain their places for the present The
Bridge lompIn established an once In this CIV
The sun., 1888-12-07

JACKSONVILLE. Dec. 6.-The fumigating brig
ado has nearly finished the in the city running
east and west Tomorrow work on streets running
north and south win be begun pr Porter that the
work OF fumigating the city will be finished this
Dr. Porter meeting with no opposition In his work OF
fumRAon On the contrary all citizens assist much
possible. Or. Joseph Y. Porter to-day
with gold medal set with diamonds
No new cases OF fever wero reported to-day and no
The sun., 1888-12-07
Train wreekers a. Work.

VIENNA. Dec. 8.-Gendarmes to-day discoy-
cred that the rails were GrusSbaeh Just In
time 10 STOP mail train which were go passengers
IRON Vienna to Prague. The mEereAnb escaped. leAN
ing several tools belind.
The sun., 1888-12-07
Riot Among Miners.

MACON, Mo-. Dec. .6.-There was serious
riot at Bever night in which than 1000 shsts
fred and considerable damage done to property.
1t Is not known yet whether any one was killed Adu
taDtGeneTA JamisOn has been ordered to 20 at
the scene The trouble was between minern recently
imported from Chicago and the local ninert.
The sun., 1888-12-07
seryia,s New Constitution.

BELGRADE. Dec 6.-The new Servian oonsti-
tuition declares the kingdom hereditary with popular
representation and the religion Greek. with the eastern
Ssryian Church autoce epha0uk The electoral franchise
granted persons paying direct taxes of Is dnArs
the dnar being equal 20 French ffnnc) yearly The
tribunals are 10 independent and the Judges
DO rremovable. Military service is made compulsory.
The sun., 1888-12-07
a Mirage In HlIIuols.

BLOOMINGTON. ILL.,, Dec. ga phenomenon
rarely Witnessed In ilinoh Is reported to-day from,
wApenA De witt county. Harry this morpiag the tswn
PLAINLY seen ~ The wapslA peopls lppassntiy elevated
FlsirSS ,l,istsSnine eolsetA train the Inqia
The sun., 1888-12-07
It Made IN. Politician. Talk,

The Corporation Counsel's opinion that Vice
President Daniel Dowiing Of the Board Of Aldermen
became Presdsut upon the death Of Georsa H. Forster
sol county Democrats aud TammAny men asking II this
m'ant ihat the Alderman 10 be elected Vice President
N Io7s would bpcome President by virtue OF his eise.
unn Assistant Corporation Counsel Dean rsterale "a
hih opinion that the Board could elect PranSsnt
The sun., 1888-12-07
CollI.ion ON the North River.

The steamer Thomas McSianus OF the Hud-
son line was run into by Twenty third street ferry
Wednesday night and returned TO her dock yes
terday morning early with hole in her side She had
but few passenEers on board and no ono was injured
The sun., 1888-12-07

PATERSON. Doc. 6.-There is great dissatisfac-
tion here the selection OF site for the new
ernmsnt building. for which Congress appropriated
SsO.Ooo last winter The properly now known az Arion
,ho1Eh was generally believed that the proaerty q 81
site the present Post Once building in the centre o The
city and take In tho entire square The prics asked
The sun., 1888-12-07

NAsHyILLE. Dec. 6.-Goy. Taylor. who decided
tsW days ago 10 iasue certificate Of election the
Hon u q ,SsAss .hs Rspunlisan esnaidsts for Con-
ilg a., esHh+ opsaa u bAiss to-day MED 6lii 10
restrain TIE issuance Of IA doeament and " compel
The sun., 1888-12-07
The Bonapartsst Policy.

PARIS, Dec. en-. Dubarail, the head OF
Prince victor's committee has issued manifesto in
which he says that his party willing 1at any alliance
giving the popular voice should choose The Government
but pebsae should be taken bsfore the election
OF members OF the Assembly.
The sun., 1888-12-07
AIsatAnA wants to Jeln Us.

GREkr FALLS, Mont. Dec. 8.-The Board OF
Trade has ADpointsd special committee on statehood
= psss ssI 'ss e. ~. Sssss
The sun., 1888-12-07
white Caps stan Uadis~ayed.

CLEVELAND. Dec. 6.-The White Caps have
begun operations Lima Ohio whore notice was
ed last night keepers OF several houses OF Hire
pute 70 close up their houses NJ once.
The sun., 1888-12-07
For the Parnsu Defenee Fund.

To THE EpIron OF TEE sUN-Sy: Please
ma snelessd SO from Irish worting woman fer the
PsnAl Dsfsnes ylnd and please Asknewisdss The 10
SSs0ulrs Dss q ATlIuus ss.ls o4vss
The sun., 1888-12-07
The OnclaI Vote OF Maine.

AUGUSTA. Dec 6.-The Official vote Of the
State or Maine is follows Harrison ia 7s4; Glove
land so 4sI; Fisk aeeI: streeter L34t scattering Ia
25.SA
The sun., 1888-12-07

Punan sleeping cars run through daily between Chi
ease And Les AnSelsS esss the psE sA1ta ES HsatA
sas ~ Sss sh.ass e 81 s ssssa NY ssf AA
The sun., 1888-12-07
.The AIII.ado. . In 0cr.aaa.
ilaxentaan aaiIora nroyznsA.

BERLIN. Dec. 6.-The. opera Of The Mikado"
performed in German In this city 70 nGht Tor the
nrst time. II proved great succssA
The sun., 1888-12-07

,. z. s..s Ds ss:si. sEhs s s.1 HA 5s
tssl u hsE clsu u tNlaty-eAS wee lAys&
The sun., 1888-12-07

Twelve Years for the Rev. Joseph Wilson.
Tho Rev. Joseph Wilson. pastor OF the A. M. Z.
Church ouoRue. who found guilty in the SUFFOLK
County Court on Wednesday of assaultng l:year-od
girl was Yesterday sentenced to eight years nprison
inent In State prison.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1888-02-15
4 Gift Worih Gss,inq.
Ponca Democrat

fonca Democrat.
Last week the Masonic lodge of
Ponca forwarded to DR.. Hasson of
Norfolk a fine silver water-set. The
following letter, which accompanied
the present explains itself:
Ponca, JAM, q, 1888.
To DR.. David w. Hasson, Norfolk,
Nebraska.
Dear Sir and Brother:- The
officers members of the Ponca lodge,
lOl A. +. and A. M, send you greet
ing with the accompanying present
as a slight testimonial Of our broth
ly love and friendship. Desiring to
acknowledge, in a suitable manner,
our high appreciation of your char.
acter and worth as a man and a Ma
son, and having IN mind your faith
ful and efficient labors with us since
the organization of this lodge,we ask
you to accept the accom- panying
water-set. and as you derive pleas
ure in its daily use, do not fail to
remember in brotherly love and
affection the officers of this lodee
who have SO long and faithfully
worked with you to advance the
glorious interest of Free Masonry.
Yours f%raternally,
Ponca Lodge 1O1 A. F. and A. NJ.
John B. Barnes, WIN.
w. M. Wheeler, Sec.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1888-02-15
MOI 10y.
Sioux VALLEY, Feb. 8, 1883.

AAVCN NAAA wv. " AooC.
EDITOR COURIER
| noticed in a recent issue of yonr
paper an item from your Sphinx cor
respondent IF. w. KIN which he
said "Henry Gardner was more than
making the snow fly Thursday
night--a new boy" That was a
mistake,--it IA a new girl of no
small dimensions, only weighing 81
pounds. The mother and child are
getting along nicely at present. l
read the item but thought nothing
more ofthe matter until a few days
after our neighbors commenced to
call in to see the new 'boy." Now
just imagine their surprise and our
chagrin when we had to explain to
each and every one that it was not
a boy, but a girl this time. or
course, we a scarcely make them
belive it. | became SO exasperated
I'VE this affair that l now have my
big shot gun loaded for bear and the
next time f. w. X. makes a mis-
take | will make the snow fly look
ing up newspaper correspondents.
AS we reflect on this matter we be-
lieve +. w. X. must have been inn
billing a little Of that bug juice he
frequently speaks about, hence his
mistake. HENRY GARDNER.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1888-02-15

Try ST. PArRIcK'e PILLS and
compare their effect with any other
made. They contain the good prop
critics of the older preparations in
the market combined with the most
valuable medicines discovered in
modern times. AS a cathartic and
liver pill st. Patrick's is perfection.
Sold by j. s. Talcott.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1888-02-15
HILL ITEMS.
FEBRUARY ~. 1888.

FEBRUARY II, 1888.
Everything quiet around Pleasant
Hill, and every II happy.
Mrs. E. Bly, has been quite sick,
but is recovering.
George Davis is hauling lumber
from Sioux City for a new house.
The young people of Pleasant
Hill had a play party and an oyster
supper at j. Villages last Wedpes-
day evening. A good time is re-
ported.
Pleasant Hill has a new Method
ist minister; we think our Richland
minister must have died out or else
he has gave up Pleasant Hill as a
hopeless place.
We think when the clouds roll by
and the new railroad goes past this
place, the Richland correspondent
will begin to shake in his boots.
When the new town springs up,
On our hillsides bright,
ii will leave the rest behind.
Our old bachelors are improving.
We havnt heard of any sick ones
since the party.
Mrs. A. Scott, of Gothland, has
been visiting with her parents, J..
Heasley's, for the week.
Not much news in Pleasant Hill
this week. GYPSY.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1888-02-15
ATTENTION SQUAD

The old soldiers will have a bas-
ket supper at the Court House, Feb
ruary 22d, at $50 p. m. All SOL
diers with families are invited to
bring your lunch basket and have a
good time. Hot coffee served.
BY order Corporal Co. SO"
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1888-02-15

r. r. Green, the old veteran sub
scriber Of the COURIER, planked
down sufficient cash on Monday to
pay up to Jan. l, $50.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1888-02-15

The ladies of the Baptist Church
and society will give a. scciable, at
the home of Mrs. G.. H. Freeman,
on Friday evening of this week.
All are cordially invited.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1888-02-15

Elk Point is in good condition
now to take in m;ddling fair sized
boom. There are just enough mat
tiers and enterprises working to the
front to make her hum the coming
year.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1888-02-15

The hog market still continues tc
boom, although the price has fell
off a little.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1888-02-15

Geo. Main and family will be
here in two or three weeks, to take
charge Of Mr.. Mains fine farm four
miles east of this city.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1888-02-15
Several communications are Il
out this week for want Of space.

Julius Schatzel is manipulating
the time lock in the Union County
Bank this week. Geo. is off on a
visit to Parkston.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1888-02-15

Ten big loads Of wheat were taken
in by the Dakota Mills, from Ne
braska, last Monday.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1888-02-15

Mrs. Jos, Hayes, mother of Mrs.
N. j. Wallace, who has been quite
poorly before and since her hus-
bands death, is new reported to be
improving.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1888-02-15

Judge Blair and A. L. Dawson
are deep in the mysteries Of volta
puk.n It is also rumoYcd that Doc.
Mead and several Others are smitten
that way, just a little. In case any
Of our readers happen up stairs in
the Hoffman block and hear strange
sounds resembling, "Bal," Nix
"Whoop-Lip," &c, they should not
be alarmed, as II is simply Judge
and A. l. declining in this new Ian
gaage.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1888-02-15

J. H. Shoemaker, foreman of the
Milwaukee railroad bridge builders,
is remodeling the railroad bridge
across the Sioux north of town. The
top has been taken off and piling is
being driven in for the bridge to
rest on instead Of being supported
by the top braces.