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Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1888-11-28

Senat0g C0aqnitt Re- Excited.
A. H. Colqaitt, OF Georgia, was on
Wednesday reelected United States sena-
The Butler weekly times., 1888-05-09
Banqueting Il Centenariar

st. Joseph, Mo-, May 1.-The
Tooth anniversary of the birthday of
Husselton Comton, of this city, the
Oldest surviving settler of northwest
Missouri, is being celebrated in this
city oday. At II o'clock this morn
ing reception was rendered him by
the board of trade and city officials
at the board of trade hall, and this
afternoon there was a banquet ten
dered him at New Ulm park.
Mr.. Comton was born in New Jer-
sey, May l, 1888, and prior to mov-
ing to st. Joe, in 1910, lived in Mays
vile, Ky, Crawford, Ind, and Ad-
ans county, III. He at one time was
very wealthy, but of late years has
been very unfortunate and is we'll
nigh penniless. His obituary, at his
own request, has already been pre-
pared and he purchased his coffin
five years ago.
The Butler weekly times., 1888-05-09
Justice Harlan AStonisI,ei

Justice Harlan tells the story of a
man who came to his house one
night, an entire stranger. sent in his
card, and when the Judge came down
bluntly told him that he proposed to
make fortune for both himself and
the Judge if the latter would furnish
him information about a certain de
clson that was pending and was ex-
pectea to affect q stock. The man
proposed to furnish the capital and
do the trading. He was willing.
moreover, to divide profits equally.
The justice was so completely taken
aback by the mans cool impudence
that he scarcely knew what to saw.
but the humor of the situation
struck him at once and he asked the
caller if he would kindly stand up
under the chandelier where be coull
get good look at his face. The
stranger stood the scrutiny without
finchinS. Then the justice said:
My friend, you have asked some
thing that is not only improper and
impossible, but your proposition
ought to tempt me to kick You out of
my house, scarcely know why I do
not feel IN the mood to DO it. I do
not think that you are aware of the
significance of your proposition and
therefore | shall not treat this As 7
otherwise would. I am not going
to enter into speculation with Won.
as that would be wrong: but I Will
The Butler weekly times., 1888-05-09
Young Hynson's Murderer.

All readers of newspapers remem-
Der the accounts of depredations by
footpads in Kansas City, in January,
that eliminated in the murder of
the popular young man, Allen NJ.
Hynson. The murder was shrouded
in mystery and has baffled the skill
of detectives. The officers have sus-
pected all along that they had the
murderer in one or two of the four
persons who were arrested as Jack
Keith, Charles Williams, Charles
Ward and one Williper, but positive
proof has been hard to get. These
four feotpads have been in Jail for
some time, one of them, Charles
Ward, in confidential moment con-
fided to cell mate named Dickson,
that himself and Charles Williams
killed young Hynson, Ward firing
the shot that killed his victim.
The Butler weekly times., 1888-05-09
A DUAL DEATH IN A DUEL.
An Informal but Deadly Affair Between
SOutherners.

jackson, Miss, May John r.
Martin, editor of the New Mississip-
plan, was returning to his Office
from his dinner about 2 o'clock yes
terday afternoon, when he was met
about midway between his home and
his Office by General Adams and a
friend who had left the postofice a
few minutes earlier and We're pro-
ceeding towards Martin s home.
Adams stopped Martin and engag-
ed him in conversation for about a
minute, when Adams drew his pis-
tol and fired, knocking Martins hat
off, Adams second shot brought
Martin to his knees.
Martin experienced considerable
difficulty in drawing his pistol, but
finally succeeding, he fired rapidly.
A third shot by Adams caused Mar
tlli W ldll Hat OIl Ills UtCh. Alter
few seconds, however, he partially
arose and steadying himself on his
elbow, shot Adams directly through
the heart, killing him instantly.
Martin lived few minutes only.
Owing to the fact that Martin is be-
lieved to have received four shots
while only three chambers of Adams
pistol were empty some suspicion at
taches to Ned Parrish, Adams
friend, and an investigation will be
held.
Martin, though only 25 years of
age, stood at the head of Mississippi
pi journalists. General Adams was
between 65 and IS years of age and
was one of Mississippi's most dis
tinguished men.
The following article, published
this morning in the New AIississip-
ian, was the immediate cause of the
tragedy. though breach has long
existed between the two men: 'Peo-
pie who do not receive the New
Mississippian regularly will please
remember that since we exposed the
obliquities of General Writ Certif-
cate Adams, the postoffice is endeay-
oring to wreak its spite against this
paper in every possible way. This
paper has to be in the Office about
halt an hour or an hour sooner than
the republican paper here, or it is
made to lie over for another mail.
1t is strange how mad some men
will get when plain truth is told
them in print, and yet this paper is
feeling remarkably we'll
The Butler weekly times., 1888-05-09

tell you how you can get the infor-
nation you seek before anyone else. "
The mans face frightened up
when the justice continued:
"The day when the opinion is de-
livered-I can not tell when that
will become to the supreme court
room and take seat on the front
bench. Then, as it is read, the
sound will reach your ears first
Good evening"
And as the man, with a somewhat
crestfallen mien, turned toward the
door, the justice added with a Pc
culiar emphasis in his voice:
"Wait a moment, sir; you should
thank me for not kicking you down
stairs"
But the man with one bound had
already cleared the hall and was
tearing down the street when the
justice thoughtfully returned to his
study.-Chicago Herald.
The Butler weekly times., 1888-05-09
Mountains Of Fire.

Renevo, Pa, May 1.-The noun
tains surrounding this town have
been burning for three days, and
last night, with the wind blowing 20
miles an hour, the fires We're being
scattered to every part.
The sight presented is grand be-
yond description, but thousands of
dollars worth of timber are being de-
stroyed. The mountains in this
neighborhood are over 500 feet high
and as the fire extends from the
base to the top, the whole country
is Illuminated There is no present
danger of the flames reaching the
town, but all Of the neighboring
lumber yards are being carefully
watched.
At Kane yesterday the flames
from the mountains reached three
oil tanks, and they, with their con
tents, were destroyed. Unless a
heavy rain storm intervenes it is
thought that the fire willr reach more
valuable timber lands farther back.
The Butler weekly times., 1888-05-09
The Nutmeg Democrats.

Concord, \. H., May 1.-The
democratic state convention met to-
day and in point of attendance was
the largest ever held in this state.
many delegates being unable to OBJ
tain seats. J. NJ. Mitchell of Con-
cord, was elected president with the
usual lists of vice presidents and
secretaries. Mr.. Mitchell then de-
ivered his address, which was fre-
quently applauded, his illusions to
President Cleveland calling out man
ifestations of hearty applause
The resolutions as adopted heart
lily indorse the administration Of
President Cleveland and recommend
him for denomination. They approve
cf the presidents message to con-
gress on the subject of tariff reform
and the reduction of war taxes.
Daniel Conner, of Manchester. Jo-
seph c. Moore, of Clifford, Alva W.
Holloway, of Franklin and Frank
Jones, of Portsmouth, were elected
delegates to the national convention
No instructions were given delegates
but they are all for Cleveland,
The Butler weekly times., 1888-05-09
Drunkenness or the IQGor Habit
Positively Cured by administering
Or. Hainss' Golden Specific.

L can De given n i cup Of c,ttee ortaa
without the knowledge q the person tax
ing i; Is absolutely harmless and viii
etfecF 4 permanent and speedy cure,
whether ehe patient Is a moderate drit 4
er CT an alcoholic wreck. Thousands OF
drunkards have been made temperate
men who have taken Golden Specific in
their coffee without their knowledge, and
to-day believe they Quit drinking OF their
own tree will. 1t never fails. The syss
tenn once itnPregnated with the Specific
1t becomes an utter i'm possibility tor the
liquor appetite to exist. For tuil partic-
ulars, address GOLDEN SPECIFIC CO., Is1
Race st. Cincinnati. ..
The Butler weekly times., 1888-05-09
Tie Eifth Nan EnnEitlr1.

Columbus, kas., May In the
case Of Alexander Fry. charged with
car breaking, his brother Daniel and
himself swora yesterday. that he
was with the gang that robbed the
Frisco ears III May. 1887. The state
introduced witnesses in robuttal to
show that the defendant was in Co
lumbus the day Of the robbery and
not cut Of the state as he alleges.
They retired and Andrew Fry. faith
er Of the boys, was arraigned and
charged with grand larceny and re
ceiving stolen goods, He pleaded
guilty. Mrs. Ellen Blalock. mother
OF the BlaIocl1 boys, was arrigued on
the same charge.
In the evening the jury came IN
with a verdict Of guilty in the case
OF Alexander Fry, making the fifth
one OF the gang 70 be convicted. Q.
c. Bullock. the father, was arraigr-
ed. but WAS given more time to con-
suit lawyer before pleading, The
case OF Jonathan and William Bla-
lock for the murder of constable
Gordon will probably he reached
this afternoon.
The Butler weekly times., 1888-05-09
The Chinese have been fenced out

The Chinese have been fenced out
f-om the United States ana plainly
told that their room was better
than their company" Two DAYS
since when ship load OF the pig
tail Celestial emigrants sailed into a
French harbor, they We're forbidden
to land and We're turned back upon
the waters. John" has never been
much of traveller, and at present he
is having pressing invitations to stay
at home.
The Butler weekly times., 1888-05-09
A WOman's InfatuatiOn.

Ell Paso, Texas, May Last
Christmas, John Connors, who lived
in Ell Paso but owned saloon in
Paso Del Notre, beat his wife nearly
to death. Returning next day and
finding her still in bed, he again beat
her senseless. 1t was regarded as
one of the most fendish cases of
brutality on record. After weeks of
lingering between life and death. the
woman recovered from her broken
ribs. fractured arm and other injur-
les. She applied for divorce, easi-
ly secured it, and had a division of
their somewhat extensive property.
Two months ago Connors was
tried in two criminal indictments.
Eleven Of the Jury We're for sending
him to the penitentiary from two to
seven years. but the twelfth man
hung the jury, necessitating new
trial. To the astonishment Of the
community, Connors and his divorc-
ed wife took out a marriage license
about a month ago, and We're again
made one. To-day ConnoEs was tried
again on the old charges ard con
victed. but in view of the reconcilia-
ton between himself and his wife. he
was let OF with q $500 fine.
The Butler weekly times., 1888-05-09
Running i'm His Sleep.

\ small boy, perfectly nude. run
ming north on Della Sare street from
the Junction attracted the attention
of Officer Dunlop about 2 o'clock
this morning. Dunlop gave chase
and the boy increased his speed as
the officer gained Oh him. The boy
raced down Delaware to Seventh.
thence to Main, to Eighth, back to
Delaware 10 the Junction. and west
on Ninth street t. the New York
Life building, the basement of which
he entered, The officer was still in
pursuit. When he came up with
the boy lie found that he was asleep.
He shook him. and on awaking the
lad seemed perfectly amazed. He
had been asleep during the entire
chase. The youth was a newsboy
who had been Steering in the door
way OF Al Office on Delaware street
just north Of Ninth. During his
sleep he undressed himself and
started down Delaware street. 1t
was then that Office Dunlop first
saw him,
The Butler weekly times., 1888-05-09
YOU'RE A LIAR"-"YOTRE AN
OTHER
Mr. ingalls, ana Mr.. Voorhees, Air Their
Vituperations in the Senate.

Washington, May 2-In the
course of his speech yesterday Sena-
tor Ingalls, alluded to the war record
of Senator Voorhees,, of Indiana. He
recalled the speech of the Indiana
senator made at Sullivan, Ind, in
1862, in which, it is charged, that
Voorhees, called the soldiers ''Lin-
coins hirelings" and said they ought
to wear iron collars inscribed ''My
dog. A. Lincoln" He also recalled
the charges of other speeches made
by the Indiana senator opposing the
war for the Union in sentiment and
declaration.
At the conclusion of the Kansas
senator's remarks Senator Voorhees,
arose and denounced Ingalls, as pu-
sillanimous liar and his references
as contemplate and foul slanders.
He also referred to the war record
of Mr.. Ingalls, in sarcastic manner.
Mr.. Ingalls, replied that if his
record was not brilliant, it was on
the Union side, and was not one of
determined, outspoken, positive, ag-
gressive and malignant enmty to
the Union. Mr.. Voorhees, then de-
nounced that as lie. Mr. Ingalls,
repeated the charges made in this
speech, and said they could be prov
ed by reputable citizens of Indiana.
Mr.. Voorhees, said that even if In
gals declared it, it would be lie.
MIR. Ingalls, proceeded to read the
proof and said Mr.. Voorhees, was an
object of charity.
"The senator from Kansas is an
object of contempt" was the reply
of the senator from Indiana. Con
tinuing, he said that if he had ever
been member of the Knights of
the Golden Circle or ofany other Sc
cret political body, he hoped God
would not allow him to leave the
senate chamber.
Mr.. Ingalls, asked: "Did not the
soldiers of Indiana threaten to hang
the senator with bell rope on
train after he made the Lincoln dog
speech'"
Mr.. Voorhees, rejoined: "The SEN
ator Is great liar when he intimates
such thing,-a great liar and dirty
dog. It never occurred-never in
the world. This is all the answer I
have, and pass it back to the scoun-
drel behind the senator who is in
stigating these lies" (This remark
was made in reference to Represen-
tative Johnson of Indiana, who was
seated at the desk directly in the
rear of Mr.. Ingalls.)
Mr.. Ingalls, replied: There is a
very reputable gentleman in the
chamber, citizen of Indiana, who
informs me that the, signers of the
certificates are entirely reputable in
habitants of Indiana and he knows
fifty people who heard the senator"
Mr.. Voorhees, answered: Tell him
l say he is an Infamous scoundrel
and liar. Tell him I say So.
The Butler weekly times., 1888-05-09

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The Butler weekly times., 1888-05-09

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The Butler weekly times., 1888-05-09

Itch, Mango and scratches OF every
kind on human or animals cured in 20
inmates by Wooltord's Sanitary Lotion.
This never tails. Sold by W. ]. Lans-
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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-07-21
Trains Wrecked.

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn, July 21.-The
Cannon Ball passenger train on the Ala.
bama division Of the East Tennessee, Vir
ginia and Georgia railroad ran through an
open switch thirty miles from this city yes
teEday. The engine turned over and the
engineer and fireman were fatally Injured.
The switch had been misplaced by negroes
who were caught. and both confessed.
They were taken to Cleveland to escape
lynching.
LAREDO, Texas. July 2l.-Full partcu-
lars of the wreck of the construction train
on the Mexican National Railroad, beyond
Saltillo, have been received. 1t seems that
some malicious persons threw the switch
near Buena Vista and started lat car con.
tanning water tank down the heavy grade
toward Saltilo, which met the construction
train coming up the grade TIE crew on
the construction train had jls. time to jump
before the car containing the water tank,
which had attained a ftightfnl speed, struck
the.engine. The locomotive was koock. d
all to pieces. The railroad officials at La
redo state that no one was hurt.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-07-21
VIRGINIA NEWS.

The Virginia Baptist State Sabbath School
Convention will meet liz Petersburg on
Thursday, August 23d.
Last Thursday the barn of MIR. G. u. Will
lams, situated short distance west Of Gas,
tleman's Ferry in Clark county, was destroy.
ed by fire.
Mrs. Wm. J. Davis, highly respected
lady, committed suicide Thursday evening,
at the residence of VIM. Hogg, about five
miles from Hampton, by taking laudanum.
Mahone's State committee will meet in
Petersburg Tuesday. A member Of the com
mittee says that at this meeting a resolution
will be passed declaring their determination
not to recogn ze any electoral ticket in this
State but the one put up by Mahone's con.
vention. Malone has no idea of agreeing to
any Of the compromise measures suggested
by the Wise faction.
Two young ladies while passing along
Perry street in Pete. sburg yesterday were
halted by anegro named ice Brown, who
drew large knife upon them and demand
ed their money. The screams of the ladies
attracted attention and the highwayman
WAS frightened away, carrying off q pocket.
book which he grabbed from the hands of
one of the ladies. Furusit WAS given but
the negro escaped.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-07-21
EMPEROR William.

ST. PETERSBURG, July 21.-Emperor Will
liam reviewed the troops at Krashoe-Selo
yesterday evening. Ga tbs Enperor's ar
rival, in company with the Gear, the bands
played the Prussian National Hymn and the
troops cheered. Later the Emperors joined
the RussiauImperisl family and Prince Hen.
ry of Prussia at the pavilion, where the
bands played selections from German and
Russian airs. Emperor William has confer
red the decoration OF the Order of the Black
Eagle upon Duke Alexander of Oldenburg,
Commander of the Russian Guards Crops.
In bestowing the decoration the Emperor
extolled the perfection of the corps. Prince
Henry OF Prussia has been Appointed honor.
airy commander of the 3Srd Regiment of
Russian Dragons.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-07-21

The CHICAGO ANARCHIsTs.-As previous.
~ stated two of the three anarchists arrest.
ed for conspiriBg to assassinate Bop6sld
Gary and Grnnell in Chicago, are out Of
jail. Chleboun and Chspek furnished lba
required bonds of 5000 each, and have
been released. Hronek, the arch conspirs.
tor, Is still in confinement, and will doubt
less so remain. Inspector Bonfeld saws The
case is complete with the three arrests al
ready made. One or two others may have
known OF the plot, but not to the extent
that they could be convicted. Any further
arrests will be for the purpose of holding as
witnesses. The inspector denies report of
Chlebouu's confession. Chief Hubbard ssys
that sooner or later, in searching the houses
of suspected reds" for dynamite, some of
his men will run against snag. By this he
means that some cunning and revengeful
anarchist will x up an old trunk or box
so that it will go off when opened and blow
the whole searching party into eternity. II
this happens, it is sure that the contriyer cf
the Internal machine will be killed st the
same time; for hereafter, it is intimateG
the police will insist that the suspected man
shall do the searching himself, under the Gi
rection of the police No more force viii
be used than is necessary to accomplish this
result, but it's use will 30 considered legit
mate 10 such cases.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-07-21

THE LATE E. z. Roe -As stated 10 yes
terday's GAZETTE, Rev. Edward P. Roe, the
author died Thursday of neuralgia Of the
heart, at his home, Cornwall Lon the-Hud
son. No American writer of fiction WAS
better known or had his works more sought
after than Edward P Roe. He was born at
New Windsor, N Y, March Z, 1898, and
was educated at Williams College and at
Auburn Theological School. and entered
the Presbyterian ministry. During the war
he was chaplain of the Harris Light Caval.
ry, and at the close of hostilities became
pastor of the Presbyterian church at High
land Falls, Orange county. The success of
his first novel, barriers Burned Away" de-
cided him in retiring from the ministry to
devote bimselfto literary work. The idea
of writing that book was suggested to him
by visit to the ruins Of the great Chicago
fire. His income was much larger than
most men from the same source, in America.
Among his best known works were Bar
riers Burned Away" Opening Chestnut
Burr" and He Fell in Love with His Wife"
The early part of the day he spent in writ.
ing, and after that his time was taken up
with his garden. Midnight work he never
did He had just flushed new book.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-07-21

A VIRGINIA CLERGYMAN CALLED TO
CoNNEcTICUT-The New Haven Conn
Register announces that the Second Conere-
galional Church of Fair Haven East has
voted to extend a call to Rev. Mr.. James, o.!
Virginia He has preached in this church
several times and The congregation Was very
favorably impressed II was bis intention
to take post graduate course in the lteo'
logical department of Yale College. He
will probably abandon this plan upon the
reception of the call from the Fair Haven
East people. He is now in New Haven, He
was married less than month ago. his
salary will be at the rate of $1,000 year,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-07-21

DID Nor READ THE NEwsPAP2Rs.-Mr Jacob
Reif, the venerable farmer of Centre Square,
when telling the story of his losses at the hands
of two plausible swindlers, who, by an adroit
trick, defrauded him OF $4,000 worth Of nego-
table bonds, conf ssed that he did not read the
newspapers. If ne had read them the probabili-
ties are that he would not have lost his securities
as it Was but the other day that the newspapers OF
this city published elaborate accounts of how 3
citizen of Philadelphia was robbed by two scoun-
dreIs, probably the same by plan of operation
beginning precistly as did that by which he
was defrauded, by pretended real estate pur-
chase and third party with pack of cards. The
card trick is not new one; it is so old and so
common as to make it impossible for any ordinary
intelligent man to be beguiled by it if he reads
the newspapers, which have exposed it thousand
times Of course it could never succeed if that
quality of acqDisitiveness which is so general
failing among men did not have so prominent
part in the playing of il. The victim is induced
TO assist in his own despoiling by mis- eagerne:s to
secure a large amount of money without labor or
effort. His own cupidity undoes him. disturbing
his saner judgment and binding him to tho Oh
vious truth that strangers do not go up and down
the world ready st any turn of the road to risk
thousands of dollars tho turn of e card II
money could he got 80 easily it could be pickle up
in the streets, and would have no real yaus. As
a general iue the stranger who proposes TO give
the wayfater an equal chance with him to make
$4,000 or sny significant sum on the turn of Il
card can be safely parted company with as either
= kpave or 3 fool, the weight of the evidence be-
ing on the side OF his being the former.-Pila.
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