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Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1888-04-06
FROM WASHINGTON.

The provisions Of the new Chinese
that for Il period of twenty years from the
| exchange of Publications no Chinese labor
ers shall come TO the United States. Among
other provisions il is agreed that The United
States shall pay the sum of S275G19 as full
! indemnity for all losses sustained By
Chinese subjects who have been victims of
injury in person or property at the hands OF
lawless men.
--Among the many papers read before
the international council of women ut
Wash ington. was one by Mrs L. NJ. Barry,
organizer of Knights OF Labor upon what
the knights arc doing for women. Mrs
Barry spoke with effect and WAS recalled
twice.
= The rivers and harbor bill has be n
completed b congress. The largest u pro-
pria,ion for western waterways and hur-
bors arc as fvlOws:
Chicago Observation-Disclosures. 8 100000
Duluth. Observation-Disclosures. $1,000
Milwaukee. Observation-Disclosures. 5000
Superior and ST. Louis bays, Wis. $1,000
Ashland ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 10000
The large appropriations for rivers are:
Mississippi from the mouth of the
Minnesota to the Gulf. ............. s., $50 900
St. Mary's river at the fills and Hay
lake channel. Observation-Disclosures. $4,000
Missouri river. Observation-Disclosures. $4,000
foX river. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. lGJ.iO0
Illinois river. Observation-Disclosures. 1900
Ilc amount appropriated by the bill is
>slo,433.0OO. 1t is the largest bill Of its kind
cTcr b ought in.
Representative Kerr, of Iowa, has in
1rodnced /; bill in the national house to
a5lls:a.1 the Interstate law so as 10 prevent
,aiarGads from bringing into the state arti-
Giles rtint roads in the state are prohibited
fro,:a transporting.
The in International council OF womea. NE.
in Washington recently. II was assembled
by the H:ltiona! Woman Suffrage ass,oci;.-
ton of the United States 10 celebrate Tia,
forticth ansisanrsa.y Of tho first wamun's
rights convention. Susan D. Anthony
called the :oGHei. TO order. Elizabeth C;,dy.
Stanton delivered an address of welcome
e the cpMclusion # Ars. Stanton's address
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1888-04-06
THE FAR EAST,

A mob OF women i'll Constantine ople
sought to obtain the arrears OF pension due
their husbands from the government. and
bcsicged the Office of the minister of f.
nance. The minister was secre.ed to es-
cape the wrath OF he mob. A woman was
Killed for advising the mob TO make tkei,
demands quietly.
Miss Ella Russell. the American prin1
donna, made her first appearance in St
Petersburg recently in "1'raviata." She
achieved triumphant success.
The German empress. replying to the
addresses OF All association of which she is
the pntroness, says her foremost and most
sacred duty will be the care OF her suffering
husband. Az the same time She is remind
ed that she has other social duties, The
moral and intellectual education OF woman.
the sanitary conditions OF the iaborng
classes and the Improvement of the facili-
ties by which women may earn a livelihood
VIII constantly be before her The nohlest
vocation of a princess. she says, is untirinr
activity in the work Of amelioratin. the
suffcrings of the classes
-president CaInot has signed a decree
confirming the judgment Of the court mar
tial placing Gen. Boulanger on the retirsd
list.
Hundreds of villages alcng the banks 81
the river Elbe in the German empire, arc
submerged by Hoods. Many lives have been
lost and enormous damage doae to prop
erty.
William O'Brien addressed the ponson-
by tenants at Yaughal early the other morn
ing and afterward attempted TO hold a meet
ing which had been proclaimed by the gov
eminent. He mounted Il car with the in
tentlon OF addressing the people, but was
siezed by a policeman and dragged IL; the
ground. The police then charged upon the
crowd and q serious melee ensued, in which
a number on. both sides were wounded. 1t
IS alleged THAI several of the police were
stabbed. Magistrate Plunkett was thrown
Gown and beaten and receirad cit on the
head. oBrlen escaped to priests house
ana subsequently haranguea the crowd in a
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1888-04-06
MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS.

4 PINT Of nails was found in the stom-
ach ol COW recently killed in Ulster
county.
HUGE black fish over thirty feet III
length was seen in the waters of the bay
near Whatcom. w. T., recently.
BLOCKS of ice cut ut Memphis, Me-,
We're found in many instances to contain
catfish. some Of which were foot long.
The unusual sight of rainbow in the
sky. with the temperature fifteen below
zero, was witnessed at Franklin, Pa. a few
days ago.
AN Enslishman named John Haight who
lives at Haight. Carroll county, Md, will
be eighty eight years old the eighth day Of
the eighth month (August), 1883.
NEAR the town of Soleure, Switzerland
a birds nest was recently found which was
constructed entirely of imperfect watch
springs thrown out from the workshops.
1t has been deposited in the local museum.
The town Of Bellevue, ILL.,, is entirely
free OF dogs. Since the terrific nitro sly
cerine explosion there not canine has
been seen on the streets. At the first
report every one started on dead run for
the woods and not one has returned.
COLoRED man in Anderson county, $.
G.. found a live bat in the middle of tie
trunk Of Il huge pine tree which he felled Ia
few days ago. There was small cavity II
the center Of the tree made there by chip
ping the pine when small.
i CLAY county, Dak.), farmer has a
nve-year old COW which is sixteen and one
half hands high and weighs 1883 pounds
forepangh, the circus man. thinks a crit
ter OF that weight would be good mascot
for the show season of 1858, and is trying
II buy her.
MIR. BEAcEL1N, of Clam Lake township
Mich. invented a new religion, and became
SO absorbed i'll getting it on the market ana
supplying the demands of those OF BIS
nelShbors who wanted some of it. that ne
neglected to supply his wife with bread,
puStles and other necessaries of life. 1ol
winch the officers swooped down upon h'ln
and took him to the Cooler"
A MACON merchant of somnambulistlc
habits found one morning that $19o was
missing from his store. He sent fora
detective, who suggested that the gentle.
man had probably hidden the money While
asleep. search was instituted and tHe
missing bills We're found securely hidden
away III corner of the barn.
MAcoMB, ILL.,. was honored a few nights
ago with a meteor explosion. A very bn.
liant meteor dashed in on the place with az
announcement that came near ruptullno
al the buildings and ear tylnpunums Tue
inhabitants possessed. and then disappear
ea as n'ysterlously as it came. The peoPle
nave stopped sossiping about each o'hti
ana are deNoting their whole time to trylhs
10 md where it struck.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1888-04-06
A Narrow Escape.

It was at wedding The guests file,
slowly through the rooms where the pres
ents were displayed, and each gazed il
wonder and admiration at the one that Ia,
above them all.
How good of HIM" was echoed.
"Oh! father. how could you?" SAID TIN
bride as she saw it, and fell hlushing Of
his neck.
Never mind" he said, in chokea sc
cents. you deserve it,
Three hours later. when all was still an,
the room deserted. he stole in in his slip
peers, drawing short. quick breaths as b.
approached the wonder causing gift. Tlel
he clntched it, crumpled it his eager
nervous grasp. and threw it the stove.
Saved he sasped. Saved from beg
gary and ruin. and he went back TO bed.
1t was an order for a ton Of coal.--Ne"
lOyi cuu
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1888-04-06

Miss Anthony introduced to the audience.
in the order named. delegates from Nor
way, Finland, France. lndi:' ireland. Eng
land and Canada. Each was greeted with
hearty applause. TO which brief responses
were mado.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1888-04-06

stable. Police and soldiers paraded the
streets Of the town.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-06-09
BY PRESS NEWS ASSOCIATION.
A CONSTABLE ASSAULTED.
Dr HOyt Takes Sixteen Stitches on the
 Mans Forehead.

BRIDGEPORT, June 9.-Early last even ing Constable George l.. Andrews armed with legal papers went to the residence of F. D. Gritman on State street. The con- stables object was to place an attachment on horse belonging to Mrs Gritman to satisfy feed bill of S2. Upon arriving at the house the constable stated the na- ture of his business, and immediately started for the stable. Gritman, it ap- pears, took umbrage at the course of pro- ceedings and he also started for the barn. It was pretty lively contest between the constable and Gritman as to who would get there first. Gritman was the quickest, how ever, and grasping the door shut it violent ly. As he did so projecting iron latch struck the constable on the forehead with terrific force and knocked him down. Gritman speedily disappeared, while the wounded officer returned to the house where Mrs Gritman dressed the wound. He then visited Dr Hoyt who found it necessary to take IS stitches on Andrews forehead. In the meantime Gritman put in an appearance at the central police station and surrendered himself. He claims that the firm of whom the feed. had been bought never sent bill for the same and that consequently the constable had no legal right to attach the house or any other portion of the property. @
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-06-09
SHERIDAN'S END NEAR.
Have Lost All Confidence in Temporary Rallyiugs.

His Mind Clear Again, but His Doctors
 Have Lost All Confidence in Temporary
 Rallyings.
 WASHINGTON, June 9-The day was once more favorable for Gen. Sheridan after his bad spell of Thursday. The reaction con- tinued to be we'll sustained. His temperature fell slightly, his respiration became more normal, and his pulse almost natural
 It is during one of these nervous exhaustion spells that the do6kors are most apprehensive, lest the remedies and agencies shall fail, and the struggle for life be forever ended,
 It must be remembered that while the tone of the bulletins is the same as at times last week in upholding confidence, the patient is much weaker and more exhausted than when similar language was used week ago. The doctors are not so confident
 While they professionally refuse to say anything that would be construed as show ing hopelessness in the case, yet privately they say that death may now come at any instant His prostration is 30 great that they have grave doubts whether the radical means heretofore used would avail to bring back the wearied circulation.
 SOMERSET, O., June 9.-Mrs. Sheridan is resting easy. There is no hope or her recov- cry, owing to her age She has been at deaths door several times in the past twenty four hours, but is perfectly conscious after rallying.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-06-09
INSANITY EPIDEMIC.
Two Moro Cases Reported in New Haven
 Yestcrday.

Yesterday.
 James Ryan, a young man residing with his uncle, Joseph Ryan, at Carlisle street, New Haven, has become insane. His ae tions during the past few days have been such as to alarm his relatives and friends. He has been seized periodically with fits and he has labored under the hallucination that somebody was trying to poison him. The young man rushed into the house yes terday morning and yelled that somebody had dosed his food with paris green. He became quite violent and made rush for a young lady of the household and drag ging her by the hair into the yard threat ened to kill her. Dr Edward Madden, of Columbus avenue was summoned and suc- ceeded in quieting Ryan. The physician concluded that he was insane and ordered the patient taken to the hospital, but the authorities there refused to receive him. He was taken to his home again, where he received treatment.
 Fred Kittle, another well known young man of New Haven, formerly employed at the City Hall dining rooms, and more re- gently at the Central house restaurant on Church street, was found wandering aim lessly up and down Grown street by Patrol men Jackson and Dippold yesterday after noon. He acted strangely and was nut tering incoherently. Thinking some harm might befall him the officers took him to the police station where he was pronounced at least temporarily insane.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-06-09
CIVIL. SERVICE IN BALTIMORE.
Wholesale Charges Against City Oncial
 Hefore the Senate Committae.

Wholesale Charges Against City Odlcials
 Before the Senate Committed.
 BALTIMORE. June 9.-The senate commit tee. of which Mir. Hale Is chairman. has begun to investigate the charges made by the Reform leagud against the Democratic administration in tho matter of civil service.
 MT. Charles J. Bonaparte, one of the most prominent members of the Reform league, made general charge of corruption against the Democrats of this city, being particu- larly severe on Mr. Rasin, naval officer of the port; Morris Thomas, Indian inspector, and the famous Eugene Higgins
 Mir. John Quinn. a clerk in the office of the steamboat and boiler inspector, also testified.
 A number of Republican ex-letter carriers endeavored to show that the civil service laws had been flagrantly violated; that the prin- cipal object of ths Democratic postmaster was to dsplace Republicans. and that the postal service in Baltimore had suffered greatly thereby.
 William L. Vain, aged 48 years, swore that Postmaster Brown dismissed hm be- cause he twas too old" and appointed man in his place over 50 years of age He had known important letters to be delayed in the postoffice for two days on account of in- efficiency of new Democratic clerks, and that sixty bags of advertising circulars had been kept in the cellar for three months for the sa,n4 cause
 Philip Spangenbm.g testified that he had bean substitute carrier for thirteen months, and in that time 1SO Democrats had been ap- pointed regular carriers over his head without serving as substitutes.
 A Democratic poNoff1ce clerk swore that he bai never been asked to contribute to cam pa:gn funds; he had done 50 voluntarily, and reserved that action as right
 Nathan Lewis said he had been dismissed from the postoffice and superseded by a Democrat, who, Lewis said, was drunkard. The internal revenue office was then taken up. Senator Blackburn made the point that the civil service did not apply to internal revenue employees, but would not object to probing its workings. By testimony of Republicans it was shown that eight Republicans are still retained ir the internal revenue office, and that they hold high salaried positions.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-06-09
A Pretty Shop Litter on Her Muscle.

A Pretty Shop Litter on Her Muscle.
 Mary Blakesley, a pretty brunette, en- tered the large dry goods store of the D. M. Read company, at Bridgeport, Thurs day afternoon, ostensibly to make some purchases. She passed up and down sev- eral times, and was finally observed by the floor walker, appropriating small articles. She was captured and in the pocket of her cloak were found the missing articles, in cluding comb, cake of soap and other small goods. At this point she became thoroughly enraged and showed fight. Her vocal machinery was also put in operation and adjectives of radical nature became more or less abundant. A policeman was called, but she positively declined to ac- company him. As she was muscular, it was found necessary to telephone for re- Inducements. Two more officers arrived and after 8 severe struggle managed to get her to the station. An attempt was then made to search her, but she fought like a tigress and bit, kicked and scratched. It finally took the combined efforts of three officers to subdue her. In her pockets the other stolen articles were found; also a bottle of whisky.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-06-09
NOT ENGLISH TEACHERS.

F. T. Barnum Says He Has No Such Idea.
 P. T. Barnum denies his intention to have English teachers for the proposed seminary In an interview he states that "the idea of importing from any English speaking country teachers for American girls would be much more foolish than carrying coals to Newcastle' The facts in the case were originally misapprehended. I remarked that Southport, watering place near Liverpool, England, had many such institutions, ,and thousands of scholars, drawn there simply because of it's ozen-laden atmosphere, and as Bridgeport possesses precisely the same advantages, saw no reason why it should not have similar in stitutions. Iexpect that some enterprising and experienced American teachers will lease or purchase Waldemere and find it Q
 profitable investment" r
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-06-09
SURRENDER REFUSED.
Trouble in Administering Wallingfortl
 Estate.

Trouble in Administering a Wallingford
 Estate.
 Patrick Bridget has been appointed ad- ministrator of the estate of his late brother, William, who was killed by the cars at Yalesville recently. Thursday even ing Patrick and Deputy Sheriff Austin went to the house of Martin Bridget. another brother, to take posses sion of some goods belonging to William. Martin refused to give up the goods, and attacked his brother with table fork, driving him from the house. He then ordered Austin from the house, threaten ing to use his revolver on him. The off, cer did not scare for 8 cent, and tried to explain matters to the enraged man, but without success. Yesterday, Austin ar rested Martin and he was afterward re- leased on bond of $75, furnished by Andrew Ryan. The trial will occur June 16
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-06-09
EMERGENCIES SCHEMES.
He Proposes to Have the Chinese Bank ing Project Carried Out.

ing Project Carried Out.
 PHILADELPHIA, June 9.-The famous Mitkiewicz concessions, which everybody thought completely dead, have been again brought before the public in a manner which leaves no doubt of their vitality. and the likelihood that the schemes entered into by the projectors of the Chinese enterprises will some uay be carried out
 Papers were filed in the court of common pleas yesterday by Count Eugene de Nit kiewicz and his associate, Paine, bringing suit against Wharton Barker for neglect to carry out his agreement, and alleging fraud and collision with other parties to deprive Mitkiewicx and Paine of their rights
 In his complaint Count Mitkiewicz recites that Barker agreed to furnish all of the money necessary to obtain the concessions, and to organize and capitalize the companies required to carry on the business contracted to be performed, while the complainants were to conduct the negotiations in China
 He further alleges that ke obtained the concessions, and returned to America accom- panied by Chinese envoy empowered to conclude the agreements made with the viceroy, Ii Hung Chang, but that Barker, while entertaining said envoy as his guest, executed with the latter certain papers, leav- ing the compliments entirely out of the schemes contemplated. Having done this, the complaint further alleges, Barker brought certain other parties into the projects, and proceeded to organize certain companies, but not the ones he originally agreed to organize.
 Mitkiewicz claims that by ignoring him and dealing directly with the Chinese envoy Barker violated his agreement with him, and by refusing or neglecting to organize the companies required by the original agree ment. he is seriously impairing the chances of success of the enterprises which he de clares are merely awaiting the fulfllments of Barker's part of the contract to be accom- plished facts.
 He further demands reimbursement in the sum of SIS, 900 for expenses incurred in con. ducting the negotiations, and prays that Barker be compelled to organize a company with S6,O00, 900 capital, in which the com plainants, Mitkiewicz and Paine, shall be in terested as originally agreed
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-06-09
Death of a Niece of John welles.

BOSTON, June 9.-Mrs. Horace H. Hume well died in this city, aged so. She came of an old and wealthy New England family, and was niece of John Welles, the Paris banker, who half a century ago was known to all travelled Americans At his house in Paris Miss Welles married her cousin. On their return from abroad Mir. and Mrs Hunnewell founded the town of Wellesley Their own estate there is ordered in the En- glish fashion, and widely celebrated for the beauty of its parks and lawns The family IS extremely wealthy, the husband and wife each having inherited several large fortunes Her husband, five sons and two daughters survive her.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-06-09
Prospects of Union Fading Away.

PITTsBURG, June 9.-The prospects of more harmonious relations between the Knights of Labor and the Amalgamated association seems to be fading. The fraternal resolutions sent by the knights to tho Amalgamated association have been rejected. A number of committees were appointed yesterday. It is expected that the committee on tariff will present strong resolutions against the Mills bill But little progress has been made on the wage scale A delegate is responsible for the statement that the convention will make strong fight against any reduction of last years wages. To-day the delegates will attend reunion at Rock Point It is ex- pected that 12, 900 persons will be present.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-06-09
Daring Attempt at Train Robbery.

CINCINNATI, June 9.-A daring attempt was made to rob train No. 10 on the Big Four road, due here at 1o:SO last night Just as the train was leaving Delhi, few miles west of here, five men boarded the train and attacked the express car. A desperate re- sistance was offered by the trainmen, and during the melee Baggemaster Joseph Ketcham, of this city, was shot five times, and James Boyd, the engineer, was beaten almost into insensibility. The robbers es- capped, but Lieut. Gill, of the Central police district, with a squad of men. left for Delhi in a special train shortly before midnight.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-06-09
NO FIGHT WITH THE POPE.
The Connecticut Ancient Order of Hfber.
 nians Speak Emphatically.


 nians Speak Emphatically.
 One of the resolutions passed at the bi- ennial convention of the Connecticut An cient Order of Hibernians in New London, Wednesday, was in condemnation of that other section of the A. o. H. in this coun- try, the state convention of which was held in New Haven last week. At the lat ter gathering resolution was adopted giving the public to understand that it disapproved of the church opposing 'the fulfllment of Ireland's aspirations" and that ''we pledge anew our fealty to the Irish cause and tender to our people at home every possible aid in this, their hour of need" The regular A. O. H. conven- tion Wednesday went on record as obedient members of the church, who regarded the resolution of week ago as ill-advised and uncalled for. They further declared they were at peace with the church and pro posed to continue in that harmonious manner,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-06-09
p..,,;ar Acc,dent tn a Judre

SARATOGA, N. Y., June 9-Judges An drews, Gray and Peckham, of the court of appeals, started out on horseback. and while riding in the suburbs of the village Judge Andrews was caught just above his nose by a slack telegraph wire extending across the road, and swept from his horses back. He received tho attention of his companions, and was soon able to remount and ride to town. His injuries are not thought to be serious and it is expected that he will be able to resume his seat on the bench Monday next
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-06-09
Alice woodhull's Troubles.

NEW YORK, June 9.-Miss Alice Wood hull, who was extradited from England on 8 charge of forging the signature of John Gill to s52, poo worth of United States bonds, was discharged. yesterday by United States Commissioner Osborne. President Brincker- hoff and Cashier Chase, of the Butchers and Drovers' National bank, who saw John Gill sign the bonds, and acknowledged the trans fer, besides putting the banks seal on the bonds, testified to these facts, and the pris- Aner was discharged at once. Miss Wood hull has, however, been arrested on another charge of forgery and held for a hearing on Monday next