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Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-02-18

pie Of the south in connection with the
Freedfnen's Aid Society, founded q theo-,
logical seminary for the education of col
ored preachers of the Methodist faith,
located rear Atlanta, Ga. 1t vas named
for Mr.. Common, the Common iheolog-
ical Seminary, and Rev. DR.. Thirlkield,
the son-in-law of the celebrated Bishop
Gilbert d. haven, was chosen of the
faculty. He had already given $40, 900
to the university, and though he has no
children, he has grandchildren.
Last Friday he wrote to the president
of the board Of trustees Of the Methodist
Episcopal church, and told him that he
had made his will, and intended to give
$3.50, 600 to the trustees for the main
tenance of the seminary. The trustees
gave Judge Hagons full power to act,
and when he told Nj. Common that he
had not much confidence in wills;
that courts frequently set them
aside, and that the lawyers generally
get the greater part of the funds, and that
one bird in the hand was worth two in
bush, Common decided to pass over to
the trustees the amount before his death,
and made the assignment accordingly.
The trustees of the church and the Freed
mans Aid society agreed to accept the
trust. Within the next ten days every
thing will be satisfactorily arranged.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-02-18
LAssoEp IN PueLIc STREET.
Tennessee Boy Kidnapped and Terri.
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Tennessee Boy Kidnapped and Terri
bly, Beaten by Gypsles.
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn, Feb. 17.-Thurs-
day morning at Ii o'clock a band Of gyp-
sizes were riding along Boyce street, in
this city, when one of them threw a lasso
and capght James Williams, a eleven
year-old boy, around the neck. He was
hauled into the wagon, and, notwith-
standing his cries, compelled to r
render. The capture was made In the
residence portion of the city. The boy was
taken to the mountain, when he again be-
gan to cry, and wanted to return
home. He was tied with ropes and brut-
ally beaten, so that his body is covered
with stripes from head to foot. After
thet terrible beating had baen adminis-
tered, he was tied to q tree and left there
for q few hours, until the gypsies could
get ready to move on. The little fellow
watched his chances, and at 8 o'clock
managed to unite the ropes, and. while
the gypsies had their backs turned, made
his escape, and ran all the way to the
city, arriving at his home a little before
b O'Clock. The circumstances were re-
ported at police headquarters, and a
deputy sheriff, armed with a warrant,
anti sumInoning a posse, started in pur-
suit OF the gypsies, who are hiding on
the mountain.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-02-18
Eggs Free.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1.-THE commits
sioner of agricultural has just received
from Europe a consignment of chioce
silk-worm eggs, which he will distribute
gratuitiously to all persons who desire to
raise silk worms, and who are so stu
ated that they can do SO satisfactorily.
He will also be able to furnish books of
instructions in silk culture before the
seri-cultural season commences. For
two seasons he has been u
chasing cocoons from American
silk growers at an average price
of so cents per pound, and wishes a still
further supply with which to continue
the experiments now being made at
Washington in the Keeling Of silk from
the cocoon. All who seek a market for
their cocoons, who wish silk worm eggs,
and books Of instruction, or information
of any sort in relatian to the industry,
can obtain the same, free of charge, upon
application to Commissioner Colman.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-02-18
A BOLD BANK ROBBERY.
Texans DESIGNATING tho Exploits on
Hounslow Heath.

Texans D~iscounting tho Exploits on
Hounslow Heath.
CISCO, Tex, Feb. 17.-At about / p. M.
Thursday, a man stepped into the Cisco
bank and asked for change. When the
cashier went forward to wait on him,
three other men came in and leveled
their pistols at him. One of them re-
marked; s'That is the kind oil change l
want There were two citizens In the
bank. The robbers marched them iEto
one corner of the room with the cashier,
where they were guarded by three OF the
robbers. willie the other went
through the bank and took every
thing in sight, which consisted of
between So, 600 and SO, 000-S600 in
silver, $500 in gold, and the rest in green
backs. They got a fine gold watch, also.
They marched the men out through the
back yard and held them there until
they got to their horses, which were
hitched close at hand. After they got
about 200 or 300 yards from the bank
they a.ea several less.@@ and held I'd
their bags Of money and shook it at those
attracted by the pistol shots. Marshal
j. j. Thomas and several citizens were
after them In ten minutes, and will likely
chase them down. Mr.. Owens, one OF
the men In the bank, was knocked down
by n of the rufians, though he was not
seriously hurt. Great excitement pre-
walls.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-02-18

NJ, Depew wal tile first speaker. ne re-.
ferred pleasantly to the coming of the Re-
puhiicans and Democrats ut the "feats.''
He incidentally remarked that there is q
prejudice in this country against editors
and railway presidents as candidates for
the presidency. The only editor who had
sought the presidency died broken
hearted. Coy. Hill responded to the
toast; 1.-THE State of New York" He
pleasantly said that the great EDITORS adj
vice to Ego westn was appropriate when
the west was yet unsettled-not now,
that the west was getting crowded. New
York was the place for young men to get
along, All roads, including che political,
now lead to New York. Mr.. Blaine's
letter OF retirement. he said, had left a
great field for Mr.. Depew. The Repub-
lican party might go farther and fare
worse. Mr.. Depew had referred to the
governors famous clock by saying that
a man who was deprived of the music OF
home life, needed a musical clock. The
governor good naturally alluded to the
matter by saying that his clock made bet
ter time this cold weather than Mr.. De-
pew's railroad did. He also wanted to
say to the opposition press, that the $500
piano they talked about was made in this
country, and was procured out of appre-
citation for our home industries. Daniel
Dougherty, who said some severe things
about newspaper recently, responded to
the toast, 1.-THE Press, +" and by his pleas
ant remarks atoned for all. Gen. Sher-
man responded for s'The Army and
was greatly %applauded. Marshal P.
characteristic sketches, and r. T. Flower,
A lay MrGlnra A tlnc T,p,Yofpc YU t.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-02-18
COMMERCE.
TWO DECISIONS ANNOUNCED BY THE
COMMISSION.

Advesse to the Claims of the Bes.cn
Chamber. of Commerce-Favorable to
MIR. Heard, Against Whom the Color
Line Was Drawn.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 1.-THE Interstate
commerce commission announced an
opinion in the case of the complaint by
the Boston chamber of against
the Lake Shore s. Michigan Southern
Railroad company, the New. York Central
and Hudson River Railroad company, and
the Boston & Albany Railroad company,
forming a through line and making
through rates from Chicago, and other
western points, to Boston, for
charging higher rates on merchandise
from the west intended for local con-
sumption at Boston, than are charged on
similar shipments over the line of the
Lake Shore 81 Michigan Southern and
the New York Central and Hudson River
roads to New York, and higher than the
export rates through Boston to foreign
countries, and to points on the coast of
Maine, east of Portland, which are equal
| with New York rates, and also higher
hCth IL MCSO poulNl ldGt1S l1Obi bOSUOu,
which are also the same as New York.
The commission declares tits both nat
ural and reasonable that upon just princi-
pies of transportation Boston is not of
right entitled to equal rates with New
York. The commission therefore decide
flat the difference has not been shown to
be unjust or unreasonable, and dismissed
the complaint. The opinion of the COM
mission in the case of the complaint of
w. III. Heard against the Georgia rail-
road, was also announced. Heard. a col
ored passenger, on the defendants road
between Atlanta, Ga, and Charleston,
S. c., who had paid q first-class fare, the
commission says, was subject to
undue and unreasonable prejudice
in violation of the third section
of the act to regulate commerce,
In being compelled to travel in a car of
inferior accommodations, of which only
half was assigned to colored passengers,
the other half being used as a smoker
for both white and colored passengers. 1t
is the duty of the carrier, under the law,
the commission decides, to furnish to pas
sengers paying the same fare equal ac-
comnodations and protection, without
discrimination on the ground of color.
But if separation of white and colored
passengers is expedient for adequate
reasons, such separation is not unlawful
If the accommodations and comforts for
colored passengers are in all respects
| equal to those for white passengers pay
ing the same fare.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-02-18
A Chief Justice Resigns.

GALVESTON, Tex Feb. 1.-THE chief
Justice of the supreme court of Texas
wrote out and forwarded his resignation
to Gov. Ross, and on the Sd day of
March next he will descend from the SUI
spreme bench. This remarkable step on
the part OF Chief Justice A. n. Willie
will create & profoInd sensation among
the members OF the bench and bar Of
Texas, and their surprise will not be
lessened when they learn the motives.
Erie ss..:sea. resigned
because he found the salary OF tbs office
totally inadequate to his wants, and In
no way corresponding to the onerous
duties and responsibilities Of the Office.
The chief Justice gets only $3, 500 per
annum. OF the two associate Justices,
SteTton and Gaines, the governor will, it
is expected, appoint Stayton, as the next
Oldest In point OF service, to I'LL out the
unexpired term.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-02-18
First Publication Feb. 18th.
&pacial Tax Sale.

SToTIOE is hereby given that in pursuance
~ of q special assessment and tax lew made
by the Mayor and council of the city of Yank-
ton, ID T., on the srd day of j an uary, 1883, for
the purpose of paying the CO t of certain i'm
p~rovements consisting of sidewalks in front of
and along the side of certain blocks and lots
ordered and made by. resolutions of the Mayor
and due notice of such epecisl assessment and
tax levy having been published, and said tax
and penaity accruea thereon, / shall on un. Taesl
day, the 10th day OF Marc, A, d. 1888, preoe.d
to sell Mt public sale all the real estate upou
to pay such tax and costs thereon, said sale
will take place at the front door of the court
house in the city of Yankton, ID. T., between
The hours of Q and 10 o'clock n. m
The following isa DESCRIPTION of the real
estate to be cold and the amount due upon
each lot, part of lot, or parcel of real estate
levied. the penalty. interest and cost of adver-
Using,
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-02-18
Charges Against asoalo and Russe,,.

New York, Feb. 10 he charges
against Jay Gould and Russell Sage
made on behalf Of the stockholders OF
the Ksnsas Pacific Railroad company, oil
spproprletIng to their own use $4,000
900 of the company's bonds, were laid
before the grand jury this morning. Or
Monday next witnesses will be summon.
cd.
Among the documents submitted to
the grand Jury was q pamphlet contain
ing the printed arguments OF the coun.
sci for the oomplainants and defendants
heard by District Attorney Fellows with
closed doors, about the LIST of the month,
This pamphlet was given to the press
tonight.
Edward l.. Andrews, who presented
the case OF behalf of the compliments,
said the only difference which the Gaze
presented from that OF ordinary embez-
element was that it was done under au-
parent forms of law. one of the courts
OF this state being made to beaome an
unwilling participant in their acts.
Artemus 81. Holmes, in behalf. OF the
respondents, srRned that there wes nc
c%riminality in the proceedings, nor were
they carried on in secrecy.
John r. Dillon argued also in behali
of respondents. He went into the pro-
ceedings Will. great detail, contending
that the decree of the supreme court OF
New York was valid and properly obtain.
ed. The only person, il there was any
living soal who conid mako complaint
of this consolidation. would be the
original Union Pacific shareholders,
Judge Dillon argued at great length
that the laws on limitation debarred all
criminal proceeding.
Bourke Cochran conteHded. in an
elaborate argument, that the prosecu-
ton had been barred by the lapse OF
TINS.
Andrews closed the hearing with an
argument and citations to show that the
statute of limitations does not apply
under such circumstances.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-02-18
Ruined BY whisky.

HELENA, Ark, Feb. 17.-John Bur-
bridge, Of Batesville, Miss. who has been
on a spree in this city for the past few
days, made an effort to kill himself.
Burbridge vas a witness and was jailed
for contempt. After being in Jail a few
hours he tried to hang himself, but the
halter was not strong enough. He then
tried to sever his juRular vein with an
iron hoop taken from a bucket. He then
got into a bucket of lime and had eaten a
large quantity before detected. Whisky
has ruined him.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-02-18
THE ADuLTERATloN OF LARD.
Foreign Ministers Report Fairbank'
Statement to Their Governments.

-
Foreign Ministers Report Fairbanks
Statement to Their Governments.
CHICAGO, Feb. II. = The statement
made A week ago by N. x. Fairbank, be-
fore the congressional committee engaged
in investigating the alleged aduitsration
Of lard, by the large American refners,
that 80 per cent. of the refined lard put
up in the Chicago market was adulterat-
ed with stearine and cotton-seed oil, has
been formulated into oiicial commune
cations by the foreign ministers resident
In Washington, and sent to their respect
i've governments. This Will render LA
BILE to detention and possible c~onfiscation
all the Chicago lard now in store in ports
of England, France and Belgium. This
will involve, 1t is supposed, about so, 00o
t~ierces, of an average value of about
sd per fierce, or $1,000, 600 in the ag-
gregate.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-02-18
Nebraska and Iowa Pensions.

WASHINGTON, Feb. H. Following is
the representation of Nebraska and Iowa
citizens in the last batch of pensions
issued:
Nebraska Pensions-Original invalid:
William Fl. Kerr, Falls City. Increase:
Manfred Mott, Kearney; Silas T. Learn
Ing, Decatur. Original, widows and chill
dren: Phoebe, widow of Henry A. Draper,
Central City; minor of Ezra Green, Man
icy tending JAMIE, 1851. Increase:
Henry "a. Neal, D%oniphan; Henry r..
Becker, Madison; Josiah Rose, Ansley;
Human Russell, Tekamah; George Bing-
ham, Schuyler.
Pensions for Iowans-Original, invalid:
Samuel Grapes, Walker; Frank M. Elar-
ton, Moulton; Charles j. Carter, Creston;
James Q. Matthews, Centerville; Benja-
min Franklin Hardesty, Centerville. In
crease: James T. Finley, Ottumwa; j.
r. Robinson, Agency; Bennett Reinehart,
Bedford; John Clark, Centerville; John
B. Pierson, Rockwell; Obediah T. Plum,
Iowa City; Lucian A.. Butts, Russell;
James Dee, Yale; John Chess, Coon Rap
Ids; Nathan Buck, Cedar Rapids; Thos.
u. 1ost, Mediapolis. Original, widows
and children: Eunice. mother of Erastus
FL. Nordyke, Richland.
War Of 1919: Ilxona, widow of Mala-
chi Vandusen, Cedar Rapids; Elizabeth,
mother of George w. Riley, T%aylorville.
Mexican war Widows and children:
Martha j., widow of John Morgan, New
burn. Original invalid: Mathew r.
Cherry, Garden Grove; Isaac N. Funk,
Charlton; Samuel James, Oskaloosa;
William Meyers. Keokuk; DR.. A. Cum
nings, Britt; John o. Parrish, Garden
Grove; John M. Fales, Newton; Thomas
Fuller, Grinnell; David Steiner, Newell.
Restoration and reissue: VIM. G. Saltee,
deceased, Ito end Sept. 90, 1880 DEBORAH.
Increased: Jay w. Bedding, jefferson;
Christian Stauffer, West Point: William
B. Smith, Elkader; John Holden, Leon;
Thomas Foreman, Agency; Lewis T, Hat
ton, Bloomfield; Isaac Marshall, Mt.
Aver. Reissue and increase: Holt b. Og-
den, Cedar Rapids. Original, widows,
ETC.: Elizabeth e., widow of James H.
Long. Des Moines; minors of w. g. Sal
tee, DEBORAH and Mason City Ito end
April II, 1880; Mary L., widow OF
Gabriel Armstrong, Ridgeway. Mexican,
widows; Mary c., widow of Andrew G.
Porter, Storm Lake.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-02-18
rass md 1akaaaiaa
NATURAL GAS EXPLOSION.
TIE Wallis OF A RESIDENCE ToRr
FROM THEIR HOLDINGS.

The Lady of the House Thrown Sixty
Feet by the Force of the Erpi osion-
Disastrous Fire; in a Rhode island
Town.
MEADvILIE, Pa, Feb. 7.-An explo-
sion Of natural gas in the residence of
James Franklin, FriIsy morning, com.
pletely demolished the building, blowing
both sides out, and leaving only two end
walls to support the roof. Mrs. Franklin,
who was descending into the celler with q
lighted lamp to look for leaking gas, was
blown sixty feet through the open wall,
fatal.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-02-18

amount of $3.50, ouu, TO run ten years,
bearing 7 per cent. interest, and to be
sold at rs cents on the dollar, John e.
Burton is to take bonds to the amount of
$500, 600, for which amount he claims
the mines are indebted to him. Other
creditors are also to be asked to take
bonds, and also the present stockholders.
1t is hoped to sell $40, 600 worth of the
bonds Immediately, in order to raise $780,
600 to pay the wages long due the work
men at the mines. If all the bonds are
disposed of, there will be $3.50, 900 in the
treasury to work the mines this year.
Mr.. Burton said that, with confidence
restored in the mines, the consolidated
deal would go through by April.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-02-18
o,Brien interviewed.

LONDON, Fob. F7.-Hr. 9 Brien. in an
Interview, stated that he had derived
great benefit from his s~ojourn In France.
He is looking much better than he was
prior to his Imprisonment. He did not
think chat the defeat of the government
on any of the questions likely to come
before the house would lead to a crisis,
but thought 1T probable that the mem
bers would reconsider the vote Of the
hclse in such a case, and settle the ques-
ton at issue amicably. The Parnellites,
he said, approved most of the new rules
of procedure, and would offer no opposi-
tion to their adoption, being confident in
the. future, under the operation of such
rules, of their ability to gag the Tories.n
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-02-18
a swlndlar Captured.

OMAHA, Feb. T.-Sherif Coburn re-
ceived . letter from A, Drake, of Anton,
la, Stain that Osbury Powell. the CON
tidence man who swindled DR.. G. w.
Dinsnoor, OF this city, out Of 5000, is
now In custody at Mason City, Ia. Pow
ell was confined in this city Tor a long
time, charged with obtaining money up
der false pretenses. The ~prisoner's
discharge was permitted by the county
attorney on the ground that he would be
unable to furnish sufficient evidence to
convict him. The letter to the sheriff
also states that Powell ieeced the citi-
zsns In the vicinity of Anton out OF $I2,-
600.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-02-18
War on Canadian Money.

BURLINGTON, VT, Feb. IL United
States Internal Revenue Collector Page;
whose district includes Vermont, has is
sued a notice to the banking houses
must pay a tax of 10 per cent. on all Ca.
madam bills paid cut by them, and that
they are also liable for the same amount
on all Canadian money shown on their
books for the past three years and a
$4,000 fine for each failure to make asemi-
annual report of Canadian money han
died during the period. If this inter
probation OF the statutes is affirmed at
Washington, 1T will drive all the Cana
dian money out Of the country. A dis
count of 20 per cent. has already been es-
tablished here.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-02-18

made. When Speaker Carlisle called
the house to order he whispered 10 the
clerk to read the journal, but the mem
bers on the floor, Of whom there were
100 or more present, ali arose and bowed
their heads reverently, expecting the
usual invocation. Some Of them re-
manned IN this position severed seconds.
which showed that their minds were
wool gathering, but others looked I'D
instantly as soon ss they recognized the
clerks voice, ard an audible smile pass.
ed across the face of every man present,
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-02-18
Moro Traahla Ahead.

WrLKEsBArRE, Pa. Feb. H.-It was
definitely ascertained Thursday that the
operators here will not grant the demand
of 10 per cent. They claim that they can
not afford to do SO, and that the men
know it. a prominent K. of L. said
that he did not anticipate any trouble
nextweGk. He stated as u fact that out OF
q 5000 men employed in the mines OF the
Wyoming and Lackawanna valleys, but
10, 000 of them are knights of Labor,
and if the latter should all go out there
would be ennughsleft TO run the mines to
their full capacity.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-02-18
A CHASTITY Discovery.

ALBUQUERQUE, N. NJ, Feb. IT, While
two Mexicans were spading some ground
near the city, the spade OF one struck
into some hard substance. On pulling il
out a horrible stencil emanated there.
from. They were horrifed TO find the
body OF a man, sitting in an almost up
right position, but decomposition had
disigured the remains badly. A theory
prevails here that the body is that Of
kornel Brown, q gardener, who mysteri-
1ously disappeared Rome months ago, and
big whereabouts are shrouded Ia the
darkest mYatarY.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-02-18
A Pointer for Liquor Sellers,

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, Feb. 17.-Several
weeks ago Jacob Henryiwas fined $50, and
sent to the workhouse. for twenty days
for selling liquor Sunday. The testimony
showed that two men, who bought the
drinks OF Henry, did not make the pur-
chase directly, but went into a room
above the saloon, put their money on a
dummy waiter, and then stepped in an
adjoining room. They heard the dummy
moving up and down, and when it re-
turned their money had been replaced by
the drinks. The supreme court sustained
the ruling of the lower court.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-02-18
A wINDfALL FOR mErnopIsrs.

= Gift by DR.. Common, a s%uperannu-
ated Minister.
CINCINNATI, Feb. 1.-THE trustees of
the Methodist church are in good luck.
They have been in secret conference in
regard to a recent windfall in the shape
of S1S0,000 that has fallen to them. 1t
appears that about a yesr ago Or.
q. III. Common, a superannuated
Methodist Clergyman, who had made
g Large fortune In the manufacture
andjystse ~ sisnl implements, and
WHOSE syinpatnies became awakened In
favor of the education of the colored peo-
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-02-18
An appointment.

LONDON, Feb. 1T.-It has been ar
ranged to appoint Baron De Worms un-
der-secretary for the colonies upon bis re-
turn from the continent. This will
transfer the colonial ENTHUSIASTICALLY
from the house d lords, where 1t is now
held, by Lord onslow, to the house OF
commons.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-02-18
In Secret session.

porrsvILLE, Pa, Feb. T.-The engi-
neers and mine mechanics are holding a
secret session, and will hardly adjourn
before night. Conversation with princi-
pal men in town leads to the opinion that
positive action will be postponed, and
further statement Of their grievances be
prepared and presented to the company
before final action is taken.