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Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-02-25
LAWYERS n LIARS.
An Exciting Scene During Progress o,
the Ohio Ta.lv.Sbeet Case.

An Exciting Scene During Progress of
the Ohio T~asly-sheet Case.
COLUMBUS, O., Feb. 24-The defense
in the ta~lly-sheet trial did not call A. o.
Myers to the witness stand as was ex-
nected. After the cross-examination Of
young Blackburn was concluded, several
watchmen and under-clerks about. the
courthouse testified as to what they saw
transpiring ABOUT the court house on the
%eventfui Sunday night. but nothing
interesting was brought out. Pros
ecutor Huling was Their sworn.
He was asked a number of
questions tending to show that
money was used by the state attorney In
securing testimony. This exasperated
Col Holmes, OF the state counsel, and he
replied sharply, accusing Mr.. Converse of
trying to impugn the states motive,
Which he knew to be pure.
I'VE have shown that ou.yourself are
to get 500 out of this, y related Mr.. Com
verse.
ST you say that, you lie,n answered
Col Holmes. "Take that and chew it.u
All was excitement, and every one ex-
peeted 20 see a blow pass, but Mr.. Con-
verse coolly replied, 'then your witness
lied y
The word firing was continued for
sonic time but gradually subsidized.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-02-25
First Publication Feb. 18th.
EDariai Tax Sale

~ of a special assessment and tax leys made
by the Mayor and council of the city of Yank-
ton, I,tnt the 3rd day of January, 1883, for
the purpose Ut paying the cot of certain I'M
prov ments consisting of sidewalks in front OF
and along the side Of certain blocks and iots
ordered and made by resolutions of the mayor
and due notlce of such special asserament ana
tax levy having been published, and SAID ts4
having now become delinquent and InfSiess
day, the 10th day OF March, A. d: 1888, procefd
to sell at public sale. all the real estate upon
to pay such tax and costs thereon, said sale
will take place at the front door of the court
house in The city of Yankten. ID. T., between
the hours of 8 and 10 O'Clock n. M.
The. following is a description of the real
estate to be told and tho amount due upon
each lot, part of lot, Or parcel of real estate
respectively, said amount ineludes the tax
levied, the penalty, interest and cost of adver-
tising.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-02-25
the Lily,

CHICAGO, Feb. "a. = Miss Noddage
Doree, the young lady whom Mrs. Lang
try recently discharged from her COM
pany, fled a suit in the circuit court
against the Jersey Lily" to recover
A20 damages for alleged breach of
contract. Miss Doree says she was en-
gagged to play "Juyeniles'' in support
of Mrs. Langtry for the entire season of
t~hirty-six weeks, at a salary of $50 a
week. When she was summarily dis
missed there still remained fourteen
weeks of the season, and it is for her
salary for that length of time hat she
sues. The immediate cause of her dis
missal was her refusal to accept the char
acter of Princess Anne, in Lady Clan
carly" claiming that the part was not
suited TO her abilities.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-02-25
FOREIGN NEWS.
Ba1four,,s Fayor,tzsm.

LONDON, Feb. 24.-In the house of
commons. MI. Shaw-Lefovre, moved as
an amendment to the address In reply to
the queens speech, the necessity OF a
measure dealing with the arrears of ex-
%eessive rents in Ireland. He accused
Balfour of favoring landlords like Lord
Clanricard. Mr.. Balfour, in reply, said
that fair rents had been fixed by the tri-
bunals since the act of 1881, and that it
was unreasonable to demand that tenants
be reliryed of arrears arising under the
terms SO fixed. Mr.. Shaw-Lefevre re-
sponded that only about 10 per cent. of
Lord Clanricard's rents were equitably
fixed. Mr.. Timothy Healy and other
Irish members spoke to the same subject.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-02-25
AosPiIABLE souTHERNERs.
TIE Presidential Party Royalty Entor.
tanned in Florida,

TIE Presidential PARTY Royalty Enter-
tanned in Florida,
ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla, Feb. 24-At
12:45 p. M. the presidential train rolled
into the depot, and as the party alighted
the cheers that arose were deafening.
Mayor Greno welcomed the visitors, and
extended to them the freedom of the an
Gent city. The President and Mrs.
Cleveland were escorted to an elegant
landau drawn by three pairs of spirited
bays. Secretary and Mrs. Whitney, and
Col and Mrs. Lamont were escorted to
carriages, and the party, accompanied by
the city aldermen, also in carriages, were
driven through the principal streets. The
quaint thoroughfares We're lined with
crowds Of people, and the windows We're
filed with eager sight-seers.
The city was beauS ifully decorated
with green palmettos, holly, ~lnagnolias,
Mrs. Cleveland was greatly attracted by
the old Spanish houses, with narrow win
dows, whitewashed sides and peculiar
roofs, while the narrow streets afforded
her endless amusement. At 1880 the
party were driven to the Ponce de Leon,
and as they alighted the band played
choice selections, and hundreds of school
girls, dressed in white, scattered flowers
IN front Of the visitors, and sang
a glee song as they entered the
hotel Over the main entrance was
the word Cleveland" in letters of electric
lightshining brightly. The distinguished
guests were conducted to their apart
ments, and shortly afterwards a lunch
was served.
While at the exhibition of products,
Mrs. Cleveland was presented with a
young fawn, at which she seems greatly
pleased.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-02-25
SLashED RY A SAILOR.
First Mate OF the Tiilio starbuck
Fatally Stabbed,

Va
i Fatally Stabbed.
PHILADELPHIA, Pa, Feb. 2.-Clifton
Curtis, of S~easport, Me-, first mate of the
ship Title starbuck, was stabbed In the
breast and dangerously wounded by a
drunken sailor, while the ship was max
Ing her way 70 sea. The vessel was
loaded with a cargo of petroleum., bound
for Higho, Japan. She had anew crew,
"A number OF whom were In the fore.
castle, creating a riot, when the mate.
ordered th5m on deck. JOS. Cook, one of
tho number, plunged a sheath knife into
his breast. Before the sailor could re.
peat the attack the mate drew his pistol
and shot him in the side, when he was
seized and placed Il irons. The sailor was
afterwards taken to Newcastle, Delaware,
and placed In Jail, and the wounded mate
wa brought to this city and taken to the
hospital. It Is believed that his wound
will prove fatal. The sailor is not serl-
ousty injured.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-02-25
DECISION BY JusTusE HARLAN.

The City of Chicago Sustained in Its
Claim to Lake Front Proper J.
CHICAGO, Feb. 2~4.-Justice Harlan,
sitting as a judge of the United States
circuit court, delivered the opinion Of
that courtin the Lake front case, 1t isa
suit brought originally by the state OF
Illinois against the Illinois Central Rail-
read company, wherein the city was
made a party, ard in which the United
States afterwards Joined. Thu opinion
of the court sustaiias the title of the city
in what is known as the Lake front, be-
tween Twelfth and Madison streets, and
west of the railway tracks. and inathsi
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-02-25

W. W. SoANSA5ieo Nasu-
lngton. Washington and Lee UNIVERSE
his liberality. The Louise Home for I'M
poverished Gentlewomen, was founded by
Mr.. Coreoran, in honor of his only
daughter. She was married to Mr..
Eustis, a southern gentleman, both of
whom are now dead. The children of
this union are Mr.. Corcoran's sole de-
~scendants.
Mr.. Corcoran celebrated his eighty
ninth birthday Dec. "a, 1887. One of the
~pleasantest Souvenirs Of that occasion was
a gift Of roses-one for every year-from
Mrs. Cleveland About this time Mr..
Corcoran was Frustrated while taking
the sacrament at church. He rallied,
however, and for a time seemed to be in
his usual health.
The grandchildren, niece, and a few
lifelong friends were with him constantly
during his illness. In the disposition to
be made of his great wealth to charity
ana other purposes, the ttcreed'' he drew
up for his grandchildren nearly ten years
ago runs as follows:
T my grandchildren: Asa private in
diyidual, inspired by an appreciation of
my relations to my fellow man, I have
from early youth to old age, endeavored
to be just to all, and generous to the de-
serving. Blessed by kind Providence
with larger possessions than commonly
fall to the lot of man, l have regarded
them as a sacred trust for the benefit Of
knowledge, truth, and charity. My re-
ward has been an approving conscience
and the gratifying appreciation Of many
good and great men, whose testimonials l
Y preserved in this volume for you.
MANY f fhn Z1nftarS In 4fhsrE ,N11.nAs--.
hfford melancholy evidence of the
instability of human affairs; and q
perusal of them will suggest to you the
i,Eeeriety OF ndiessrr6ff.a g to cultivate a
spirit prepared to bear with eguanimity
the vicissitudes of fortune which MAY
await the %mos prosperous condition.
The most valuable bequest I can make
you 1s a good name, and / feel assured
you will cherish it, for its price Is above
rubles. Your affectionate grandfather.
"W. w. CoRcoRAN.n
The letters to which reference is made
were the bound private letters of Mr..
Corcoran. There are fourteen OF these,
each of which is nearly the size of a die
tiouary. These contain letters from
Webster, Clay, Calhoun, Fillmore, Tyler,
Buchanan, Amos Kendall, and other
noted men, and with these are bound let
tiers from the most noted scientists and
literateurs. There are many private let
tiers from Won Humboldt among them.
He has been two-thirds of a centurv on
the most intimate terms with presi-
dents, senators, foreign ministers, and
Others, and there are few noted men who
have come to America whom he has not
known well. He valued these letters
above money, ana published q namheg
of them in connection with some remit
%niscences. Only 800 copies were printed,
ard they are sealed up and looked away.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-02-25
CIVIL SERVICE DEFoRMlTY.
An EnterprisinE Federal Office Holde
His Own Lobbyist,

An EnterprisinE Federal Office Holder
His Own Lobbyist,
ANNAPOLIS, Nd, Feb. 2.-There was
considerable excitement in the legisls-
ture over a bill thas passed through the
house a few days ago which provided
that all legal notices In the state should
be inserted in a law journal owned in
Baltimore by Surveyor Warfeld, of the
port of Baltimore, The bill was recalled
from the senate and reconsidered in the
house, because many of the members
voted for 1t under a misrepresentation. It
was finally amended SO as to exclude all
the counties from its operation, leaving
Baltimore alone TO it's burden. The bill
was then ordered to be read for a third
reading. Even as it stands, there is an
annual $4,000 plum in its folds. Many
members severely critieise Mr.. Warfleld
for lobbying a bill In the state capitol for
his W pecuniary benefit while occupy
ing a high federal position.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-02-25
After the Sugar Trust.

PITTsnuRe, Pa, Feb. 24-Representa-
tives OF the wholesale preserving firms
from all parts of the country, are meet
ing in this city. The fluctuations and
steady advance in the price of sugar since
the formation of the sugar trust, is q
matter of special concern to these gentle
men, who annually onsum millions of
dollars wortl of that commodity. 1t is
the i4teutioA to form a national associa-
tien, and then petition congress to take
off the duty On sugar. There are hfty-
nine delegates present.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-02-25
w. C0RGORAN Is DEAD.
THE AGED MILLIONAIRE GOES THE
WAY OF ALL FLESH.

The Close of a Long Life Which HISS
Benefited the WorId-The Request
of a Good Name a Legacy More Val
uable Than Rubies.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 24-W. ". Cor
coran died here at $3.50 Friday morning,
of senile bronchitis. in the ninetieth year
of his age. His end was peaceful. The
duration Of his last illness was but two
weeks, though he has been gradually
falling for the past year.
In carly life Mr.. Corcoran met the
daughter of Commodore Morris, and the
couple formed a warm attachment which
was about to result in marriage, when
the commodore informed the aspiring
son of a shoemaker that he looked higher
for a husband for his daughter. The
young people were married, however. and
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-02-25

WASHINGTON, Feb. "a The house
committee on manufactures took up for
consideration the Mills resolution in re-
lation to sugar trust. 1t authorizes and
directs tho secretary Of the treasury 10
make a thorough investigation of the So
called sugar trusts in the city of New
York. Mr.. Breckenridge, of Arkansas,
was Instructed to draw up a report to be
submitted to the full committee at once.
1t is probable that 1t will recommend
that the house lay the resolution on the
table, as such inquiry will be included in
the general investigation of trusts by the
committee.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-02-25
sa alsa 1aka ~
. MYSTERIOUS TRAGEDY.
THE SIGHT or HORROR PRESENTED
NTA CHICAGO HOME.

Bead Children and q Dying Mother BE-
side Them-The First Mate Of &
steamer Fatally Stabbed by a Mutin-
Gus Sailor.
CHICAGO, Feb. 24,-The small wooden
tenement in the rear No. 80 Reese street,
q mysterious and tragic affair was dis
closed a little before noon. The house
was occupied by Mrs. Julia Sangren, q
Swedish woman and her two children,
a neighbor, Mrs. Narbeat, called to pay
q friendly visit There was no response
to her knock. She stopped to peep
through the keyhole, but found that the
key obstructed her vision. This excited
her suspicious and she mentioned the
circumstance to the wner of the house,
who visited the premises, and after some
investigation satisfied himself that all
was not right within. He at once burst
the door In, and a sight of :aorror met his
gaze. On the floor, near the bed, lay
Mrs. Sangren apparently dead, and upon
the couch lay the forms Of her two chill
dren, cold in death. The patrol wagon
and a physician Were quickly summoned
and the latter, after a cursory examina-
tfon, was led to the conclusion that poison
had been used. Mrs. Sangren recovered
consciousness and called for water and
complained of being cold. 80 The physician
gave her some stimulants and ordered
her TO be sent to the hospital, where she
now lies, lowering between life and death.
When found, the was lying just
beside the bed on which the childrens'
forms resposed. She had pulled the Gov
ering, from the bed, and had wrapped 1T
about her. She was in her night clothes,
and the children were almost nude.
There was no mark upon the person OF
either child to Indicate the cause of death.
They had evidently been dead for four
or five days. The police regard the case
one OF murder and attempted suicide.
Mrs.. Sangren who is forty-three years
old, came to this country from Sweden
four years ngo, leaving a Husband and
one child behind. Her husband is said
TO have been a clergyman.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-02-25
The Coke rrnst.

P%IrTsBuRo, Feb. 24.-At a meetiag Of
the coke operators, an understanding
was reached resulting in an agreement
to cut prices for March % cents per ton,
or $l.05 for furnaces, SLIGO for dealers
and S1.75 for f%oundrymen. The new
combination consists of the old syndicate
firms, and j. w. Moore, representing the
producers. A McConnsqille dispatch
says that on account of the decreased
coke production about three thousand
men are Idle, and that the reduction in
the selling price of the coke Will make a
10 per cent, reduction in wages, which
the cookers will doubtless refuse to ac-
cept,
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-02-25
Rates Restored.

OMAHA, Neb., Feb. 24-Fhe 11-cent
d~ifferential rate between Omaha and Kan
sas City, on packing house products as
signed to Texas points, has been restored.
The Missouri Pacific, several weeks ago,
stated that they thought 8 cents enough
on that class OF freight. thereupon he
Santa Fe official at Kansas City declared
that il they did not go back TO IL eai1ts.s
anu remain there, they would cut rates
from Kansas City to Texas poifts II
cents below Omaha rates, and, if neees-
sary, would carry everything III that line
to Texas for nothing.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-02-25

land which 1t claims north Of Madison
street; holds that the railway company
has title TO the land it is now using north
OF Randolph street, aud sustains it i'll
building piers south OF Twelfth street
and north of Randolph, but decides thai
the act Of the state legislature of 1869,
whereby it was given the submerged
lands for Il mile into the lake, was de-
clared repealed and imperative, and the
outer harbor of Chicago is returned TO
the city. The Illinois Central railroad
will appeal.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-02-25
A FIELD OF ICE.
h Ice In the Delaware Breaking, with
Damage to Adjacent Country.

h Ice In the Delaware Breaking, with
Damage to Adjacent Country.
PoRr JERyIs, N. Y, Feb. 24-The
Delaware river began breaking up on
Wednesday evening. A field of ice three
miles long moved to this village, where
it stopped, forming an ice dam a mile in
length and seven feet thick. The water
backed up, and rose twelve feet in twenty
minutes, flooding many houses along the
river, and damaging the Barrett suspen-
sion bridge. The gorge is slightly broken
opposite this village, but the heavy Ice
up the river, as far west as Deposit, is
still intact. When it breaks up the
gorge here will, no Doubt, he broken.
The Neversink river, which Joins the
Delaware here, has been forced from it's
banks by a gorge at Port Clinton, aud is
doing great damage TO roads and vaalua-
BILE farms.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-02-25
PugiIistic Migrants.

OMAHA. Feb. 24-Tommy Miller, the
well known feathsrweight, was run in
on ~ascharge OF vagrancy, just as he was
about to take his departure for st. Paul.
He Is out on bond. Jimmy Lindsay, au.
other pugilistically inclined young man.
was run in the day before on a like
charge but acquitted.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-02-25
Another Mans Bride.

CINCINNATI, O., Feb. e4-Eva Dane
Simpkinson and Charles R. Judge were
to be married on the evening Of Feb. 90.
Handsome invitations were sent out last
Monday announcing it, but Eva has gone
off with another fellow, and the matGal
Is off. Walter Gambril1, a young law
yer, eloped with the young lady to Gov.
ington Thursday, and the couple were
married Miss stmpkiEson is the daught-
er of an old resident. She bears a strik-
ing resemblance to Mary Anderson, the
actress.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-02-25
An Tncendiary ATTEMPT.

PROVIDENCE, R. T., Feb. 24.-An at
tempt to5burn the sprague Moving Ma
chine building was made. This is the
the. largest wooden building in the state,
and it is occupied by a number of firms,
and about two hundred employees, The
fire was discovered in the charcoal bin,
and was put u before much damage
was done. The door of the bin was kept
locked aud the fire evidently had been
set by some one through a drop door near
the floor. This occurrence reuews the
excitement caused by the frequency Of
incendiary fires of late
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-02-25
Two Instantly Ktlied.

BRADFORD. Pa, Feb. PA lumber
train, consisting of locomotive and seven
cars. on the West Branch railroad, was
derailed while coming down a steep
grade at Billipsp's lumber camp, eight
miles west OF this city. Tony Whitferd.
a brakeman, aged twenty-six, and John
Halpin, aged seventeen, were instantly
killed. Four others were more or less
injured. The brakes refusing to hold the
train, caused TIE accident.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-02-25
Des MoInes River Lands.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24-The committee
On public lands heard an argument by
Theodore Hawley, of Fort Dodge, Ia,
against the bill quieting title to Des
Moines river lands. He urged the same
objections used by the president when
the bill was vetoed.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-02-25

BIRMINGHAM, Ala, Feb. 24-R. E.
Labyy, formerly chief train dispatcher of
the Kansas City, Memphis 81 Birming-
ham road, resigned his position last Sat-
urday. When starting for New York
last night his foot caught and he fell, the
wheels of the cars passing over his head,
sevcring it from the body. He came
here from Watertown, Wis, where his
parents reside.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-02-25
The Ketnrn.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla, Feb. 24-When
the presidential party arrived at Palatka
from st. Augustine Thursday night they
crossed St. Johns river. After an infor-
NAL reception was held on the steps of
the special train, the party started for
Titusytlle. The run was made slowly.
The weather was beautiful as the party
took the steamer at Titusyille for a sail
on the Indian river to Rock Ledge, where
they will make a brief stay and then start
ON the return trip.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-02-25
Coming Manatoba Operations.

Huron, Feb. 24--iiuron has positive
that the Manitoba grade be-
tween Watertown and this city will be
ironed and in operation by the 15th of
June. The company has closed q con-
tract for the delivery in ct. Paul of 3D.
600 TONS Of ruiIs, q sufficient number Of
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-02-25
STRIKERS He,a

new YORK, Feb. a4.-several striking
cigarmakers were arraigned in the York
vile police court, Friday morning, charged
with interfering with. non-nnfon hands
employed in the factory of Stutrie 6
Newmarks. All were held to bail in
sums ranging from 300 to ST, 900.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-02-25
where Is the Lorda

LONDON, Feb. 23.-In the case of Major
Kildare Barows, who is charged with
assaulting Lord De Walden, when the
latter, while drunk, was attempting to
force his way into Lady De Walden's
ROOM, the magistrate stated the assault
was serious, and that he must send the
case to "a Jury.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-02-25
Whtsky the Cause.

ATLANTA, Ga, Feb. 24.-Lewis Moore,
colored, was hanged OF. Georgetown for
the murder Of Randall Wright, another
colored man. Moore, who confessed on
the scafold: said whisky was the cause
of thu crime.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-02-25
Hopkips MUSE Re s@enta,cos

CINCINNATI, Feb. 24.--Application by
friends of Benjamin E. Hopkins, for his
removal from Jail to his home, pending
sentence and sickness, was refused BY
Judge Sage after medical examination
had been made and q verbal report sub.
mitted. The judge says nothing now re.
mains but to impose the sentence of the
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-02-25
a postimaster Arrested.

WHITMAN, Neb., Feb 10. p War
ner, postmaster at this point, was arrest
ed and taken to Valentine, the county
seat OF Cherry county, by mis- bondsa1en,
john Thomas and Frederick CLARK, for
his ssson-appearance at the last term of
our te answer to the charge of forgery,
which he was said to have committed at
Valentine some time ago.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-02-25
Torrel,i, the Murderer.

NEW YORK, Feb. 2S.--It is said at the
police headquarters to-day, that no dis
patch has been sent to Montreal for the
police of that city to hold Garcema Tor
relli, the Italian who entered Notre Dame
in that city, and confessed himself q
murdarer.