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Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1889-02-07

The st. Joseph (Mo.) Herald says
it has reporter on its staff who has
been shot twice, stabbed once, cut with
a razor, and hit with bludgoon, and
yet is always on deck for business.
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1889-02-07

STRANGE what queer languages are
spoken in this country. A Western
paper in local item recently told of
"a regular old razooper, who, having
got skate on, INDUCED in glorious
razzle-dazzle."
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1889-02-07

The number of muscles in an
elephants trunk, according to London
medical authorities, is SO, 122, and he
has use for each and every one of
<1o~,
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1889-02-07

Ho TIA LAo-HU, the most prominent
brigand in China, has been captured
and killed. He was q. giant, being
seven feet two inches in height, and
broad in proportion. He had been
concerned in great many robberies
and a large number of murders.
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1889-02-07

JOHN w. ALEXANDER, the young
portrait painter, does all his work with
his left hand, He is thought to bear
a striking resemblance to Vandyck.
with his pointed beard and up-curling
mustache.
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1889-02-07

THE birch rod used by the first teach
er in a Vermont school house, over one
hundred years ago, is said to be nailed
over the present teachers desk.
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1889-02-07

CANADA's trade with England has
fallen off about 100000 during the
last ten months, while the aggregate
trade of the country has slightly in
orooeal
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1889-02-07

The New York Herald doubts if it is
good policy for the American tourist
to go to Cuba, as lawlessness is rife
and Americans are hated.
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1889-02-07

TWENTY years ago there were ninety
two lightning-rod factories in the
United States. To-day there are but
three, and those doing triding bust
ness. The lightning-rod was the big
gest humbug of the nineteenth CEN
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1889-02-07

The London Times has the figures
to show that Spain has degenerated
faster than any nation on earth-even
faster than Patagonia.
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1889-02-07

SOME hens eggs that were acciden-
tally covered mp by some men blowing
at Petaluma, Cal, last simmer, were
matched by the heat of the sun upon
the earth, and the noise made by the
chicks led TO their discovery and re-
lease.
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1889-02-07

LORD 6AoKvILLE, it is semi-authori-
tatively announced, is to be sent as
British Minister to Turkey.
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1889-02-07

THERE are two Episcopal ministers,
missionaries, on the Yukon river, in Alas
ka. They are 5000 miles from the south
eastern line Of the territory.
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1889-02-07

aIT is the greed for gain which is re-
sponsible for four ffths of the crime
committed, " said Chicago clergyman,
and then he accepted q cali for $500
more per year.
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1889-02-07

PRESIDENT CARTER, of Williams Col
lege, has raised 5000, 900 for that insti-
tuition during his management.
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1889-02-07

WESTON CONVEY, formerly re-
porter on the New York Herald, is
Vice President Morton's private secre-
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1889-02-07

A N1wkY fallen meteoric stone,
weighing 10 pounds, has been found
at Ellsworth, Wis.
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1889-02-07

TIE coal mines at Monterey, CAL,
which have been idle for years, are to
be reopened and vigorously worked.
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1889-02-07

MAnxxANp's 48S canning factories
employ aSce0 men and 1900 can
makers,
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1889-02-07

girl who lost good husband because
of it insists to this day that she ought
to be in her sisters shoes.
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1889-02-07

THEA arc 1e, 600 women in the Eng
lish Liberal Association.
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1889-02-07

The Presidents Message to Congress on
the subject-Bismarck Gives Germany,s
Side of the Questionable Senate Dis.
cusses the Situation.
Washington %. C.) speciall
An Auckland telegram states that Samoa
advices say that the Germans have de-
clared war against King Mataafa and that
probably all the samoans will join against
the Germans.
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1889-02-07


council two years ago and failed in the house
for want of time. Messrs. Crawford, Poindex-
ter and Walsh were appointed members of the
judiciary committee.
THE council was not in session on the 31st
ult., most Of the members having gone to visit
the coal mines in Morton county. The house
took q recess until its members returned and
then transacted the usual routine. The gov
ernor's veto of the newspaper resolution was
sustained on the ground that it was nisnamed
q 4joint resolution, but was really O concurrent
resolution and did not need his signature. The
same matter was put in different form, and
coupled with an appropriation passed the house.
The soldiers home matter consumed much
time in the afternoon. Lillibridge, Logan, Pat
ridge and Adams spoke against it, the two
former because soldiers do not ask it Partridge
against all appropriations for new institutions
and Adams against the united territory laying
the found .tions for what will SO soon become an
institution for the state of south Dakota. The
railroad and usury bills, after hot discussion,
were ordered recalled from their respective
committees by Thursday next when they shall
be taken up and disposed of at night sess onsD
A memorial was passed for opening that part of
Fort Rand Ill military reservation known as
jackson township. Mr.. Swanson introduced Il
bill defining the boundaries of Ramsey county.
Mr.. Elliott introduced bill to abolish the office
of territorial auditor. He also introduced bill
requiring railroads to fence the right -of-way
and fixing liability on account of fire from en-
gines, making it unnecessary to prove detective
engines
fEbAUAH1 ISL WIS Dusy uhy III potu eHuS ol
the capital, if to fill time with talk is to be
busy. The house discussed the soldiers home
bill all of the afternoon continuing the discus
sion of the day before. Both the minority and
majority reports were disregarded and the
meat of the blu was reached. The location at
Hot Springs was chosen and the appropriation
was fxed at S45, 00l 1t may not pass, but its
chances are favorable. The fact of division be-
ing in sight affects the bill unfavorably to some
extent. The same is true Of the agricultural
college bills in the council, which after long
discussion We're referred to the members
from north Dakota. Mr. Stimmells prim-
ary election bill was discussed at length
The council passed the bill repeating the law
creating the board Of railroad commissioners
by vote Of 10 70 Z. 1t is presumed Law viii
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-11-23
LOST WITH ALL ON BOARD
AN OREGON BOAT SPRINGS A
LEAK AND GOES DOWN.

the Death List Somewhere Between
Fifteen ana Twenty The Captain
Supposed to Have Tried to Beach
the Steamer in a Last Effort to Save
the Passengers.
DRAIN, ORE, Nov. 22.-The tug
Fearless OF Cose bay, Capt James Hill COM
manding, ran on the north spit at the
mouth OF the Umpqua river Tuesday even
ing and soon went to pieces, not one
OK her crew or passengers escaping.
ohe was on her return trip from
Astoria, where she had 10 20 to take
a Iot OF Cinnamon lately discharged from
1ne Ia cannerles on Cose bay. At3 o'clock
tuesday afternoon she was seen off Inner
Ten Mile, steaming slowly down the coast
Just outside the breakers, which we're run
nIng very high, and at 6 o'clock her whistle
was heard at the mouth Of the Umpqua.
THE LAST HEARD OF HER.
Before z o'clock she gave three sharn
whistles, which was the last heard of her
until the next morning, when her pilot
house. with the end stove in, a small boat.
ono side Of her hull and numerous small
pieces were discovered coming up the river
with the tide. The steamer Juno at once
steamed down to the mouth of che river and
PuI searching party ashore
ahd the beach was patrolled
for miles, but no bodies were discovered.
Other parties from the north reported
that they had seen no bodies in that direc-
tlon. The general opinion is that she sprung
a leak, and the captain tried to get in the
river to save the lives of the persons on
board, and ran ashore.
The number Of lost is said to be from ten
TO ntteen souls. The Fearless was not gen.
orally considered seaworthy.
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nest she could to her family for her absence.
sne attempted to conceal her disgrace, keep
ing it secret.
A MOTHER OUT OF wEDLOCK.
In the course of few weeks. however, to
ner CONSERVATION, she discovered that some
one must be taken into her confidence, and
tnat absolute secrecy would soon become an
lmpoSslolllty from natural causes. In her
extremity she appealed to Mr.. Pettus to
assist her, and still save her
good name from being sullied
In the public estimation. In time she
decided, at the instance of Mr.. Pettus, in
order to protect the name of her widowed
mother, to consent to have a criminal
operation performed After having been
dosed with medicine for weeks without sue
cessful result, she was sent to an interior
city In this state, where at a hotel among
utter strangers, she was attended by a
physician, under whose care for weeks she
Lay lowering between life and death.
UNFULFILLED PROMISES.
She was at length restored to a shadow Of
her former self, covered with shame, her
life wrecked and her physical health ire
trlevably broken. In order to avoi id
exposure at the time of the outrage, Pettus,
1t is alleged, made most profuse
promises of substantial provision for her,
but refused to give her satisfaction
Finally, on March % of this
year, Mrs. Southworth made an attack upon
PettuS with an umbrella in a Brooklyn
elevated car, and on May 16 she was ar
rested while waiting for Pettus at one of
the stations of the elevated road in Brook
lyn. Many times since she has been seen in
the vicinity of Pettus' house and Office.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-11-23
ROOSEVELT AT BOSTON.
The Good Men of the Country Urged
to Take a Hand in Politics.

BOSTON, MASS, Nov. 22.-In a speech at
a dinner given in his honor tonight by the
Civil Service Club Of Boston and Cam
bridge. Civil Service Commissioner Roose-
welt said the system had made positive
advance, but that victory was not vet won.
They had to fight every hour against the
envenomed hostility Of an immense mass Of
politicians 1--WE need" he said, ito have
decent, quiet men who do not take any
interest in politics for the sake of offices,
but who are interested in good administra-
tion and good government, make them
selves heard. Remember, tuat every poll
tician who wants a place makes himself
heard, and while good men keep quiet,
politicians make their influence heard.
THE BOOTH SYSTEM.
Lately number of men, high in official
position, have advocated what l cannot sig
Nifty as more than a booth system. They
wish to have appointments parceled out to
the different congressional districts, aud
given to the congressman. We believe that
office should be given neither 10 politicians
OF one party nor the other, nor to politicians
Of both parties, alternately or at the same
time, but that they should be taken out of
politics altogether"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-11-23
GERMANY's BUDGET.

Foreign ONCE Estimates Warmly De-
bated in the ReichstaR.
BERLIN, Nov. 22-The Reichstag to-day
debated he foreign office estimates. Herr
Richter inquired whether the report was
true that Count Won Waldersee influenced
foreign policy.
Gen. Won DuVarnois, minister of war, re-
piled that the question was not worthy of
an answer. 1t was an insult to the army to
consider high officer as imbued with
spirit Of opposition to the government.
Count Herbert Bismarck indorsed the
war minister's remarks. He said the re-
ports in the papers were pure myths. The
emperor guided the foreign policy under
the advice of those whose province it was
to ad wise him on ouch mattera
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-11-23
BRAzIL'S NEW REGIME.

ALI Pensions Granted by the Imperial
Government Confirmed.
RIO JANEIRo, Nov. 22-All pensions
granted by the imperial government have
been confirmed by the provisional govern
ment and an order has been issued that
they be paid out OF the revenues. A decree
win be issued shortly making numerous
changes in the personnel of the government
of1iceholders and naming the officials who
have been appointed to succeed those who
will be removed. The greater number of
the officials who served under the emperor
have announced their allegiance to the new
government. An ovation was given to the
ministers of Uruguay and the Argentine
republic last night upon their recognition
of the republic.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-11-23
GAMBLING IN MEXICO.
Cashier Yglesias Loser But I
Short with the Bank.

Cashier Yglesias Loser But Not
Short with the Bank.
City OF Mexico, Nov. 22.-The officials
OF the International Mortgage Bank said
to-day that there was no shortage in the
accounts of Yglesias, the cashier of the
bank, whose sudden death was announced
yesterday. Cashier Yglesias lost S40, 600
in gambling on the night before his death.
The business manager of the newspaper
Et NdctondLe has lost in gambling large
sum belonging to the proprietors of the
journal.
The firm Of Yturbe, one of the richest
Mexican business houses, has been robbed
Of large sum, said to be $4,000
President Diaz and the members of his
cabinet will leave here tomorrow for
Morella, to attend the exercises connected
with the Inauguration Of the new governor
Of the state of Michoacan
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-11-23
NO FEUD IN LINCOLN.

Recent Reports About the Brumfield-
Mccoy Affairs Denied.
WHEELING, W. Va, Nov. 22.-Mai. J..
G. Anderson, who travels over West vir-,
ginia great deal, and who is one of the
best known men in the country, has just
returned to Wheeling from the southerns
section OF the state and the scene oE
the alleged Lincoln county Brumfield-
Mccoy feud. He denies emphatically the
reports Of recent murders, and says there is
no truth in the reports that state of terror.
existed and that the people Of the commu-
nifty were arrayed against one another.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-11-23
MONTANA'S LEGISLATURE.
A Bitter Fight for Control to Occur
Between the Two Parties.

A Bitter Fight for Control to Occur
Between the Two Parties.
HELENA MONT, Nov. 22-The legisla-
ture is called to meet tomorrow. Prob
ably two-thirds of the members are already
here, accompanied by large sprinkling of
state politicians. To-day both sides held
caucuses to decide upon the course of
action tits believed that there will be
dual bodies of the House, and that neither
party will have quorum in the Senate.
The democratic county commissioners yes
terday created a sensation by taking pos
session of the legislative halls, expelling the
Janitor, putting new locks on all the doors
and placing watchmen to guard all APP
proaches to the halls.
TURNED OVER TO THE GOVERNOR.
To-day the keys of the halls were turned
over to the governor, to whom the county
commissioners have leased the rooms 1t is
thought that the republican members will
meet separately, should the representatives
from Silver Bow county, certified to by the
state canvassing board, be denied admit
tance. Politicians of both sides talk of
fighting to the end, yet small number
favor compromise on the basis of one
senator from each party, and division of
legislative officers
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-11-23
PERU's BoNDaoLDERs
A New Arrangement Made with
Than u.

a wow arrangement Made With
Them by the Government.
PANAMA, Nov. 15.-Peruvian advices saw
that on Oct. 29a contract was definitely ap-
proved by the legislature and executive
under which the foreign bondholders reach
an arrangement with Peru. The country ia
released from its foreign debt of 232, 600. 600.
and on a guarantee of railways and
guano, ceded to the bondholders. thew
raise for expenditure in Peru sum not
exceeding 46000,0OO They have the
privilege of navigating Lake Titicaca un-
der the Peruvian flag and under Peruvian
commanders. Vessels are to be taken
over at a fair appraisement and are
to&ssbe returned and paid for
by the government on the same terms. The
railways are given to the bondholders for
si&ty-slx years, and will be returned In
good order These RAILWAYS will be pro-
longed to their original terminal, heavy
fines being imposed for neglect of duty.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-11-23
A DARK HORSE MAY BE SPEAKER.
The Western Men Willing TO Side
Track Both Reed and Mckinley.


Track Both Reed and Mckinley.
WASHINGTON. Nov. 22.-Iess than fifty
republicans hare come to town. Mr.. Reed
has not yet brought the New York delega-
tion over here, consequently Mr.. Mckinley
had boom to-day to the point of claiming
hfty-fve votes, including ten in Pennsyl-
vania and seven in New York. Mr.. Nc
Kinley's friends are making a great deal of
talk about Mr.. Reeds anti-silver record,
and are putting forth the story that MIR.
Reed went to New York to see how far his
Wall street friends would let
him go in attempting to change
his position. Mr.. McKinley's strength
does not attract the support Of the other
western candidates; on the contrary, each
is girding himself to beat Mr. Mckinley
after they have beaten Mr.. Reed with him.
Every one Of the candidates has now COM
pleted canvass by letter or by interview
ofall the republican members-elect, and vet
SO many have proved reticent or non-com-
INITIAL that the real standing of many is
still unknown.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-11-23
SMUGGLED WHISKY.
The Dominion Cheated Out of Hun
dreds OF Thousands of Dollars.

The Dominion Cheated Out of Hun
dreds OF Thousands of Dollars.
MONTREAL, Nov. GA. Corneillier,
who investigated the whisky smuggling
at Quebec for the government, states that,
SO far as can be traced, there may have
been smuggled into Canada by way of
St Pierre de Miquelon, this year, 5000
barrels Of American whisky, and as each
gallon should have paid 50 duty. the govern
ment has lost 100000 in revenue
from that source alone. One hundred
and seventeen barrels of contraband whisky
have been seized and actions instituted
against the parties who received them from
the smugglers. The only remedy for the
evil, Mr. Corneilier says, is TO fit out cruis-
ers TO cope with the smugglers A large
quantity Of contraband whisky is said TO
have been traced to this city, whore 1t has
been delivered in small quantities to grocers
and saloon keepers
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-11-23

NORFOLK, VA, Nov. 22.-Watson r.
Dickerman Of New York was appointed re-
ceiver of the Norfolk Southern railroad to-
day by the United States circuit court for
the Eastern district of Virginia. M. K.
King, who has been general manager OF the
road since its construction, will continue In
that position under the receivership of Mr..
Dickarman.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-11-23
REPUBLICANS OF ALASKA.
a Memorial Asking Congress to Enac
New Laws.

A Memorial Asking Congress to Enact
New Laws.
SAN FRANCISCO, CAL, Nov. ga spe-
cial to the Chronicle from Juneau, Alaska,
via Port Townsend. Washington, says:
"The first republican convention ever held
in Alaska convened at Juneau, Nov. s..
Delegates were present from all parts of the
territory, except from the westward and
Yukon river country. A memorial
to congress was passed asking
that the territory be allowed
a delegate to congress, that the homestead
laws be extended to Alaska, in modified
forms, that the laws relating to the cutting
of timber be SO modified as to permit its
being used by Gamers for packing fish, and
for furniture and other articles actually
manufactured in the territory; and for the
creation of a commission for the purpose of
submitting to congress code of laws for
the territory"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-11-23
SIR HENRY JAMES SPEECH.
He Continues His Complaint About
the Failure to Call Witnesses.

he Continues His Complaint About
the Failure to Call Witnesses.
LONDON, Nov. 22.-The court room in
which the Parnell commission meets was
crowded at the opening of to-day's sessi on.
All the counsel for the Times we're present.
Sir Henry James continued his speech for
the Times. He said Mr.. Parnell had paid
William Redmond 9l70, and had promised
that Mr.. Redmond would be called to ex-
plain for what this payment was made; but,
be said, hr. Redmond had never been
called.
PROMINENCE OF THE CLAN-NA-GAEL.
Sir Henry attempted TO show, step by
step, how the Clan-na-Gael had become
paramount in the body which represented
the lrish-American movement and con-
trolled and directed its operations. He
emphasized the fact that Mr.. Parnell did
not denounce the use of dynamite, and
quoted from an article In the Irishmdn
praislng Mr. Parnell for the stand he had
taken. He admitted, however, that Mr..
farnell was probably unaware of the ap-
pearance Of the article.
PARNELLs PAPER.
Sir Henry contended that the IrishnGn,
which was Mr.. Parnell's property, was en-
abled to proclaim Mr.. Parnell's policy from
observation OF the course which he was
pursuing. Sullivan and Ford. Sir Henry
declared, had openly preached assassina-
ton In connection with the Clan-na- Gael
The IrtShmGn had said that Mr.. Parnel's
silence regarding the agitation in America
was the best proof of his craftsmanship aud
sagacity. Sir Henry finally concluded his
speech at $3.50 o'clock.
~ Presiding Justice Hannen said that the
court would not call for any further evil
dence. Justice Hannen congratulated the
counsel on the completion OF their tasks.
He added: "We must bear the burden
little longer. One hope supports us. Con-
scious that throughout this great inquest
we have sought only the truth, we trust
that we shall be guided to find and set it
forth plainly in sight of all men,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-11-23
MAN AND HORSE KILLED.

A Train Strikes a Buggy In Which a
Physician Was Riding.
RICHMOND, VA, Nov. 22.-Dr. Van EN-
men, of Chesterfield county, was killed at
Centralia to-day by south-bound train. A
gentleman on the train said that as the
train was approaching Centralia, short dis
tance from the crossing, DR.. Van Emmen at
tempted to cross the track in buggy. The
engine hit his vehicle and instantly killed
both horse and driver. The deceased was
a northern man, who had settled In Ches-
fairfield aaI
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-11-23
MUTINY IN A PRISON.

Troops Called Out and Several Lives
Lost on Both Sides.
TUNIs, Nov GA revolt has occurred
among the convicts in the Laysutute prison.
The prisoners succeeded IN freeing them
selves from their chains, and in procuring
firearms and other weapons. They then
made fierce attack on the jailors, who
were unable to quell the revolt, and troops
were summoned. When they arrived at
the Jail a desperate fight took place, and
many of the prisoners aud soldiers were
kflIad