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Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1888-08-17

| the erection of mammoth reduction works
on the Belle Fourche, and that the new
| railroad move is due to that fact.
A CURIOUS freak was recently brought
to light by post norton examination Of
Adam Croft, baggageman on the Mani
toba road, who died i'll Elk Point recently
after months confinement to his bed.
His physician informed him that he had a
tumor on his stomach and that nothing
medical science could do could save him.
He refused to summon his relatives, who
live in different parts of the country, and
consequently none were present during
his last moments. The post mortem ex.
animation revealed curious growth inside
the stomach. 1t was tumor about the
size of mans two hands. The outerpar
was bony substance on which We're thir-
teen we'll developed teeth, long hair and
finger nails all in ferfect state of preserva-
ton. DR.. Rowe. the attending physician,
states there are such tumors known to
medical science, but are of very rare oc-
currence.
The st. Paul Pioneer Press, in recent
article in regard to the opening of the
Sioux reservation, says: Capt. Pratt,
chairman of the Sioux commission, is a
failure. He is bulldozer, and in the art
of bulldozing the Uncapappa Sioux is at
home. Pratt's mistakes may not be re-
sponsible for the Stanoing Rock Indians
refusing to sign the treaty, but they are
large enough to make him the target of
disappointed Dakota. The Indians are
neither fools nor babies, and they can't be
played with on that line. They have fig
ured out in this case that they are getting
nothing for their land-$1 each annually.
They smile and wonder what the whites
take them for. They care nothing for the
commissioners. The commissioners are
only agents without authority to enforce
their request for signatures and without
authority to depart in the slightest particu-
lar from the text of the law. The Indians
know that congress must modify the law
if there is any modification, and that their
refusal to sign cannot be made the pretext
for war, or even the excuse for short ra-
tlons. They are compact bodies and at
single evening session can decide what
they want to do. The commissioners have
no new or supplemental proposition to Of
fer, and the Indians know enough to ask
them for one. In treating with the Indians
the white commissioners have about the
same influence and discretion as a clerk to
a wood sawyer. A great nation is snubbed
by an Indian. Weadmit. as far as the Stand
ing Rock incident is concerned, politely
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1888-08-17
AT THE SOUTH.

Twas learned at Jefferson City, Mo-.
| tina bold robbery had been committed on
the Missouri Pacific road between that city
| and st. Louis August 4, in which SIT 600
was Stolen. Two farmers near Washing
| ton, Mo-. were approached by suspicious
looking man on the highway. when he be-
cam4 frightened and in attempting to flee
dropPed large package. which. on invest
igatibn, was found to contain plumber from
a mail robbery. Detectives are at work on
the dase.
GOV. Morehouse, of Missouri, refused
to grant further respite in Maxwells case.
Upon receipt Of the information that Gov.
Molshouse had refused to interfere Max
weNma removed to n new cell to guard
against suicide. The news Of the COVER
nors refusal to grant further respite was
conveyed to the condemned man by his
confessor. Father Than, Maxwell's lips
trembled and his face blanchcd. but he
som recovered. very affecting meeting
was that between his mother and sister
sooi after.
IA serious row occurred at Nashville,
Tenn. the other day. The negroes were
told that the ballot-box was being fixed and
made raid on the polling place, firing pis-
tolls promiscuously. Two negroes and one
white man were badly wounded and the
ballot-box carried off by the negroes. Its
is now unknown.
Attorney General Farland recently ar
rived in Little Rock. Ark. much exhausted
by his trip. He will go to Hominy Hill as
soon as he is sufficiently recovered.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1888-08-17

his impersonation was SO old-fashioned
that he was given the part of
Peter, q change that did not please
him. Last summer he was the Doctor
in Jim the Penman. His best bit of
acting of late years. however, was two
summers ago, when he played the old sot
in Saints and Sinners" 1t was then
that the tiftieth anniversary of his going
OH the stage occurred. The celebration OF
it was postponed until the autumn. when
he had q benefit in New York which was
not success. Mr.. Davidge was mem
Der of the American Dramatic Associa-
ton, the assets of which, amounting to
100000, are now in litigation. He OPP
posed the proposition to give the money
to the new Actors Fund. Mr.. Davidge
profession. His friends expressed sur
prise on learning of his death that he
should at the age of "A have attempted so
long journey as that across the continent.
William p. Dnvidre was born in London April
H. 1914 AT the age Of lG he made his first APP
pearn ! on tho stage ut Drury Lame Theater,
Miller's Maid" His first regular connection with
the stage commenced June %, 1886, lis debut oc-
curing r', n, at Nottingham ENGLAND, when he
"Ihe Iron Chest. He soon afterward became
attached to one of the London theaters, and con-
til4ue,l to act with success i'll London end the
principal cities of Great Britain and Ireland
until the Year 1850, when he came to the United
States His first appearance i'll America was
made mt the old broadway Thcatcr Aug 10, 1850,
in the character of Sir Peter Tcazle He remain.
ed ut the broadway five years, playing TN oxten-
sive round of characters and supporting oil the
great uctors and actresses of the dav After
leaving the Broadway he played in Cleveland,
and 'afterward in all the larger cities of tn
Union, finally returning to New York. When
Augustin DAILY formed his first company in 1869
Mr.: Davidge was one of its lending members
and added greatly to it's first successes He
continued with MIR. Daily during nil the ups and
downs of his management until 1877, when Mr..
DAILY abandoned temporarily the managerial
field. During the "Pinafore" rage he PLAYED
with grent success the character Of Dick Dead
eye. When Mr.. DAILY reorganized his company
in 1879 Davidge rejoined him. remaining a wear,
when he accepted an engagement with j. M
Hill, with whom he remained five years. sup
porting Margaret Mather during a part of the
time. In November, 1885, Mr. Duvijge cast in
his fortunes with Mr.. Palmer and the Madison
Square Company Mr.. Davidge was married in
1872 His home was in Brooklyn. One of his
sons William Davidge, Jr., is IN actor of good
repute; another is Brooklyn dentist In his
time Mr.. Dnvidge played many parts to be ex-
act, l.019, OF which he preserved an alphabetical
record. They embrace every degree of comedy
character, from Sir Peter Teazle to Caliban from
Max Harkaway to Dick Deudeye, and in all he
scored the highest success.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1888-08-17
AN OLD ACTOR DEAD.
The We,l.Known Comedian, William p.
Dayidge, Passes Away at
Cheyenne, Wy. I.
Or. Pepper, the Noted Physician, Ex-
plains the Cause Of sheridan's
Death.
tCheyenne (wyo.) special.]

[CHCyenHe VWyo'7 oIee1t'4'1
William p. Davidge, leading old man
of the Palmer company, Ell route to San
Francisco, died suddenly at Cheyenne,
Wvo., the eth. Death was caused BY
heart failure. superinduced by altitude,
Mr.. Davidgs was we'll known to the
playgoers of the country, although he
was not conspicuous of late years; He
was a star as far back as the SOS" He
was under contract to Mr.. Augustiu DAILY
and Mr.. j. NJ. Hill before he joined Mr..
A. NJ. Palmer's company, to which he be-
longed at the time of his death. He
played Capulet in the Margaret Mather
production Of Romeo and Juliet, but
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1888-08-17

:, AN oil fire near Petersburg, w. Va. at
the Argand Oil Works, DESTROYED ST 50O
worth of property. Marley Harris and
George Hayes were terribly burned. Hnr-
us probably fatal. Their clothes were sat
urated with the burning oil. ' S'''-
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1888-08-17

iHE germ OF the dreaded cerebro-
spinal meningitis has been discovered
ana experiments in preventive inocn'
laton with it have given encouraging
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1888-08-17

The judicious use of printers ink does
a great amount of good, but the iniudi-
cious use Of it can fill land with desc
lation.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1888-08-17

widSw OF Thomas M. Doris, East Des
Mdles; Harriet A.. widow of George Col
Inns 1ndianola; Lucy NJ. widow OF Joel D.
Mofoe, Fairbank.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1888-08-17
This Makes Forty.fo''r

,,enator Reagan, of Texas a na'
a house in Washington. l !ar,1
forty-four Senators out OF ); s. nd
who own the houses in when III
In 1860 only four Senators hsp']
and not one lived in q ho0'S
own
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1888-08-17

UNITED STATES cavalry troops are
e!ectlng from the Indian TERRITORY non
citizens who refuse to pay the cattle tax
levied by the Chickasaw Nation. "'
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1888-08-17

HE summer shutdown of the flint glass
factories lac OF the country has ended. and
resumed work. 1AeA' lave
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1888-08-17

UNTIL the past winter not , nt,]
eight consecutive days OF sno ,"nl
ever observed in Berlin, aeeo o,s,
DR.. Hellman, but in the last a ,r
one period Of sixteen e, con s'ssvi;ot;
on which snow fell. The Ple .hs 4
imum of days Of snowfall l9i as IS V,
fifty, was greatly exceeaeu' ."
previous quantities OF snow
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1888-08-17

GEORGE WASHINGTON used to do things
with his little Ratchet, but Mr.. Cleveland
achieves wonders with his little veto.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1888-08-17

JOHN I. BLAIR earned the ~''
500, 1000, 600, as a trappet'
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-07-19
PROF VON WELLER.
Believed to be Working the Boston
 Music Stores.

Prof Carl Von Weller, who played a short but brilliant engagement in this city last winter, during which he ran up a board bill at the Franklin house and stole a violin from Shoninger's music store, is believed by those who became familiar with his modus operandi to be the person mentioned in the following from a Boston paper:
 "A day or two ago a man entered the store of Thompson X O'Dell, music d'alers at 1SO Washington street. and priced sev- eral old violins, with the intention, as he said, of purchasing one for a pupil of his who would pay about $500 or $400. This morning he called and asked for bridge similar to the one he showed the sales man, and paying for the fitting of the same, said he would call in half an hour for it. He did not return, but from the bench of the man in charge of violins left to be repaired an old and exceedingly valu- able one was soon found to be missing It had been left to be fixed up by leader i'll one of Boston's theater orchestras, and was an Andreas Guanerius, dated 100, fol which over $500 had been offered the own CT The suspected person is German about 40 or 50 years old. He evidently knew the value of the violin he was talk ing as several others could have been more easily secured"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-07-19
BIRDSALL IN COURT.
The Editor Valves Examination and is
 Bound Oyer-His Counter Suit.

1he waves ENamlnatloh ana lE
 Bound Oyer-His Counter Suit.
 Editor Daniel c. Birdsall of the defunct Hartford Telegram waived examination in the case of the Etna Life Insurance com pany against Birdsall, which came up for a hearing in the city court of Hartford yes terday, and was bound over to the Septem- Der term of the superior court.
 d. W. Ahern, who was Birdsalls bonds man for S2, 900 in the case desired to be relieved. The bond was reduced to $1 ,00C and Patrick Donoghue, wholesale liquor dealer, became bondsman.
 After court adjourned Birdsall served notice on Attorney Gale, counsel for the insurance company, that if he said any thing derogatory to his (Birdsall's) char acter, he would hold him (Cole) personally responsible.
 Attorney Cole looked angry and replied: "If you can tell me anything about your character that is not derogatory, shall be pleased to inform the court of the facts i'll the case"
 John w. Coogan of Hartford and Will liam c. Case are Birdsall's counsel, aud both were busy yesterday drawing up papers in the suit for $100,00O damages against the insurance company for vexatious persecution.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-07-19
PERSONAL MENTION.

Mir and Mrs William Moon, of this city, are visiting in Southington.
 Bishop McMahon of Hartford, is in town the guest of Father Mulcahy.
 Joseph and Christopher O'Neil, sons of John O'Neil jr, will attend school at Mon treal, Can, the coming fall.
 Miss Minnie Ford, of this city, is the guest of her cousin, Miss Humphrey, in Winsted.
 McEvoy the tailor, will shortly close uI his place of business and leave for an ex tended European tour. Master Ca1 Builder James Danvers, ot the Consolidated road, was in this city to day, the guest of Superintendent Beach.
 w. E. Walcott, the South Main street fish dealer, wants to leave Waterbury anC offers his market, one of the best stands il | the city, for sale.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-07-19
WORLD OF SPORTS.


 Tim Keefe has pitched in ten consecu- tive winning games.
 There are four clubs still in the swim in the Association and five league clubs have still chance for the pennant.
 The Worcester management have re- ceived an offer of S1 200 for Hamilton of last seasons Waterburys.
 The senators enjoy the proud distinction of having been shut out fourteen times this season. Pittsburg comes next with twelve.
 In sixty-five games the Giants have made 369 runs to 273 by their opponents. Of twenty six game lost, five were lost by one run.
 The Chicaqos did not take Bob Pettitt on their trip to Detroit. Bob's lay off may have something to do with the recent string of defeats of the team. We'll, Detroit has secured the lead in the league at last They should thank the Giants for being first, as those last two victories at Chicago did the business.
 The Athletic club won more games during June than any other club of the association or league. Its record was nineteen victories out of twenty-three games played.
 | Knowlton, the left fielder of Harvard s base ball team, is playing as catcher of the Salem nine, professional club, It is said that knowlton played in professional team before he entered Harvard, and was debarred, therefore, from playing with any college nine.
 To-day comes the tug of war. Chicag, and Detroit meet and wrestle for the leader ship. They keep it up three days. Now is also New York's great opportunity. If the Giants can win the series from the |! Philadelphias they will be pretty near the I leaders by Saturday night.
 A. J. Welch, of Hartford, sold his black stallion Atlantic, in Pittsburg, yesterday to N. Minaic, of Rome, Italy, for $15, ,000. He also sold the bay mare Valkyr fol 5000 to the same party. Atlantic's record is 2:21, but on a trial heat he made mie in 2:17. Valkyr's record is 2:194 MT Minaic will start for home with the l horses tomorrow.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-07-19
ARRESTED FOR BURGLARY.
X Slippery Prisoner Gets Away FroI
 Officer McAuliff.


 Officer NIcAuliff.
 As mentioned in last nights DEMOCRAT the police have been quietly working on the Quinlan burglary case, and yesterday afternoon secured evidence which they are positive will secure the conviction of John McElligott and John Cronan. Warrants were placed in Officer McAulitf's hands last evening for the arrest of the two men. He found McElligott on Jackson street, and started with him for the police station. When they were crossing the railroad track McElligott sprang away from the officer, dashed up the track and disappeared. The officer knew it would be fruitless chase so he hastened to Cropan's house on South Riverside street to secure him before he could beSwarned. Cronan was locked up and in order to procure further testimony his case was laid over to Saturday. The police say they have a sure case against both
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-07-19
Mysterious Death in Chester,

The body of French Canadian, named Dupree, was found in Chester Cove, Tues- day afternoon by persons hunting after turtles. The body was bruised in several places, and one eye was gouged out. Foul play is suspected Dupree was last seen alive on Saturday, when he remarked to an acquaintance that he was going after some money due him for getting out rail road ties He was about 50 years old and unmarried Coroner Hall was notified and left yesterday morning to investigate the case
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-07-19
Police Dummies.

Savin Rock needs little more police protection. The other night w. w. Will mot and his two daughters were ill the grove. A tough came up to one of the young ladies and invited her to dance. She refused and Mir Wilmot told the young man to go along about his business. The tough then struck Mir Wilmot on the nose. Two or three of the West Haven police were around, but they paid no attention to the man and he escaped.
 Saa Pubev'S adv on6 r0ua
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-07-19
East Hampton Bell Works Burned.

The Barton Bell companys establishment in East Hampton was destroyed by fire yesterday, except the building in which the patterns were kept. The loss is esti- mated at about $11, ,000. The buildings and contents were insured for $3, 500.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-07-19
The New Colored PoIlceman.

An amusing occurrence is reported from Philadelphia. A newly appointed colored policeman entered a street car. His uniform was spotless his brass buttons shone brightly, and he carried himself with the air of a Spanish hidalgo. As he gazed around the car his glance fell upon an aged colored woman, who was carrying home great bag of clothes from the laundry. The recogni- tion was mutual. "Why, foh de Lord!" she exclaimed joyously, Eff dis aint Eli! Why, chile, scasely knowed ye. How you have growed. Is de ole man at de almshouse yet, Elf" There was no answer to her question: Eli had fed with an angry expression on his previously placid countenance.-Chicago Herald
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-07-19
He Might Go.

Editor ito new reporter)-Mr Simpkins, l believe you wrote up the account of the exc cution, this morninga
 'Yes sir"
 ''I notice by it that the doomed man ate a hearty breakfasts'
 "Yes"
 ''And that he fell through the trap with a dull, sickening thudr
 That's true"
 "Why do you bring in such prehistoric chestnuts! If I give you another chance and let you write up the fire, how will you open the accountT" "a Why, I'd say that quite furry of excite ment was caused"--
 II guess you can go. The office hasn't a gong large enough to check you off, "-Omaha World
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-07-19
\ Morning Fire,

AMEsBURY, Mass, July 19.-The house, shop and barn of Orilla Vanier, and the house of John Cook on Congress street were burned this morning.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-07-19
FOR. 6 SALE

Just look at that place in which Louis M.Meyer lives at 1S0 North Main street, it will be sold cheap, because he wishes to build large house and improve his land on Waterville Ave. You, who want an extra fine Residence with all the modern Improvements, which the inventive ge- nus of the age could suggest comfort and re hnement-may call at my office at once and get Il bargain before the auctiOneers hammer comes down. 1 have places on the following streets, which will be sold cheap: Kingsbury, Coe, North Main Farm, Walnut, Ayers, Railroad Hill, Brook, Main, East Main J ohm, North Vine, Willow Spring, south Wilson, Grand, Liberty, Burton, Clark, Nj assara Hill, Franklin, Leonard Wilson, simon, Clark, Pl respect, Hillside Ave Wilson Place, High land Aye, Raferty Place, Middlebury Road Park Ave, Saw Mill Plains. Building lots in all parts of the town, also Farms, large and small, good and bad, with stock and without, also few small places outside of the city, will be sold very cheap. Stores and Houses to rent at
 TIERNEY'S $ Real Estate Office l29 BANK STREET.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-07-19
Fire in Cincinnati.

CINCINNATI, July 19.-Fire last night destroyed the large tobacco warehouse of P. Boyd & Winter. Loss S35, 1000.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-07-19
Free From Fever.

PARIS, July 19.-General Boulanger's relapse last night had no lasting effect, and this morning he is entirely free from fever
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-07-19
Drowned Himself.

LOWELL, July 19.-Edward Harnden aged 60, committed suicide by drowning il Suffolk canal this morning.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-07-19
B. Shoninger & Co.

Some of the things we do for the improvement of Trade; keep only First Class Pianos and Or gans, known everywhere as Standard Goods. We sell them at the lowest possible prices and most favorable terms. Weber, Shoninger, Emerson < Wheelock are our leaders any one of which will in every way give satisfaction and prove source of joy in any family. Among the things we do ready to buy, or lie about our neghbors goods, but are willing to accord all a fair valuation in the market. Neither do we have one price to of fer and another to sell by, as in the case of the Shoninger Piano offered for Sl50 by JIM Kellogg, who, when the sum was rendered him refused it promised to look at 1t in the future. Shoninger Pianos being in such demand, and his supply linn ited with poor chances of duplication we sug gest, may have been the reason; although the fact remains that one minute it was for sale and the next it not. The public are left to judge of the business integrity of such dealings. Lastly,we manage our own business honestly, fairly and le- ultimately; pay dollar for dollar promptly; fur nsh our own Bank Vaults for Leases taken from InStallment Customers without the aid of Sher- ifs to collect on the same. Thirty years standing before the people as Company, is sufficient guarantee of our stability. Those Shoninger New Style Upright Pianos are elegant in design and finish. We make them and get the price way down. Warrant them frst-class All the rest of the dealers are blowing about them, which proves that they are No 1, otherwise no abuse would be necessary: Remember an agent nev CT runs down n Piano to yoH unless it is a source of sharp competition. Examine our Shon- inger
 B. SHONINGER 6 CO.,,
 .. i6i Bank Street.
 GEO. L. PELHAM, Manager.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-07-19
Browns Dental Rooms,

i4 East Main Street, Waterbury, Conn.
 Teeth made. Teeth filled. Teeth repaired. Teeth pivoted. Teeth cleaned. Teeth regulated. Teeth treated. Teeth extracted.
 Teeth extracted, with gas sass~ All operations on the Natural Teeth done in the best manner, and the lowest prices for the best work.