davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-02-07
Wichita Pleased.

WICHITA, Kan, Feb. 2-The report of
the passage Of the Oklahoma bill by the
House was received here with great rejoic-
ing and soon became the sole topic of con-
yersation. Everybody seemed delighted
with the present status of the bill.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-02-07

A JUDGE at Dedham, Mass, has ruled
that the clearing of the snow off ice on
public waters preparatory to cutting
and housing it is insufficient to give
property to the ice.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-02-07

AUGUST DEITcHMAN, saloon passen-
ger on board the steamer Belgenland,
committed suicide just before the
steamer reached New York recently
He was supposed to be a fugitive from
Justice.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-02-07

c. N. CLARK, the new president of
the Cleveland, st. Louis G. Kansas City
railway, expects to have trains rum
ming between Alton, Ill, and st.
Charles, Mo-, in three months.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-02-07

One of the latest as well as one of
the best things from Spurgeon, is his
reply to the question whether man
could be Christian and belong to a
brass band. "Yes, think he might;
but it would be very difficult matter
for his next door neighbor to be a
Christian. .''-EIchdpge.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-02-07

GOVERNOR LARRABEE, of Iowa, has
ordered Sheriff Adams to strictly en-
force the Prohibition law in Fort
Dodge. He will soon act against other
n0infC
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-02-07
."Wasbabaugh. did YOU vote fol

-''Washabaugh, did you vote Tor
Perkins?" mo, sir. Perkins is q
mereenary wretch. He's in politics for
the money there is in it, and don't
support that kind of man. / didn't
vote for him. In fact, didn't vote at
ALL" '.How did that happen?" II
was busy scoopin' in bets and forgot
all about it. Zigler, won $3.50 on that
electiOnr'
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-02-07

COLONEL w. L. TRENHOLM, Comp
ptroller of the Currency, has rendered
his resignation to the President, to
take place at his pleasure.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-02-07

The Archduke Charles Louis. the
Emperor of Austria's brother, has re-
nounced his rights of succession in
favor Of his son Francis.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-02-07

AN applicant for a pair of boots at
one of the Boston shoe-stores was
asked what number he wore, and re-
piled, as soon as he recovered his sur
prise: "Why, two, of course"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-02-07

A farmer and his wife went into a
dentists. ''How much do you charge
for film teeth?" asked the farmer.
From one to two dollars" AN how
much for pullin'?" ''Half dollar. y
''Mariar," said the farmer, turning to
his wife, you'd better get it pulled.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-02-07
CURRENT COMMENT.

PRESIDENT DIAz received party of
Missouri Pacific officials in the City of
Mexico recently.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-08-05
Extensive Fire.

SPOKANE FALLS. W. T., Aug. ga fire
broke out in lodging house on Railroad
Avenue at o'clock yesterday afternoon,
and is rapidly spreading and now burning
Gercely. The fire seems to be beyond con.
troll of the 6remeu and it is thought the
entire business portion Of the city will be
burned. Already two blocks Of business
houses have been destroyed.
PORTLAND, Ore, Aug. 5.-All connection
with Spokane Falls was lost at last even.
ing. ALI knoWnis that the Northern Pacific
depot and two blocks north had then
burned and the Pacific hotel and another
block were then 10 f,mep. The wind was
tanning the fire towards the business por.
ton of the city. Ioquirles for information
are coming from all directions. Everything
ia being done that Is possible towards get
Ting connection.
Later information shows that forty bust
ness blocks have fallen prey to the flames,
and all the public buildings In the city we're
destroyed. An estimate places the loss by
the conf az ration at thirty million dollars.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-08-05
State Delegates.

The Aibemarle democrats on Saturday
elected delegates to the State convention
which are uninstructed and non-committeo.
The Rock bridge delegates are uninstruct'
ed. Mckinney will be strongest in the del.
egation, with Beirne, Harris and OFerrall
following.
Sussex sends upinstructed delegates.
Rockingham elected 81 delegates, all for
O'Ferrall. :,
The Fredericksburg delegates, 1t is said,
are for Beirne and Mckinney.
Shenandoah county on Saturday elected
delegates composed of friends OF oFerrali,
Harris, and Mckinney, but uninstruoted.
Lsesburg district elected on Saturday the
following delegates: John G. Basse II, r.
Burch, John b. Alexander, favorable to Nc
Kinney; ]. B. McCabe and b. a. Russell,
for Beirne Henry Heaton, no cnoice. Inc
d. lepates 20 uninstructed. Mercer district,
in Londoun county, sends Henry Fairfax,
William 81. Rogers, ]. R. Hutchiaon, d. N
Rector, and E. Leith-uninstructed and
without choice.
The following are the convention figures
made nd to Saturday night in the Norfolk
Landmark office. Mckinney, 556 Beirne,
1928: O'F.rrall. 1865; Tyler. Is; Vena6le,
81; Harris, 40; unexpressed, as; total, ,262
dsie gates, leaving fifteen counties to De
heard from.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-08-05
VIRGINIA NEWS.
tions.

The crops in the lower shenandoah Val.
ley have not been materially damaged by
the recent rains.
II lie surmised that republican money from
the south and west will be used for Malone
ia the Virginia State campaign.
The Attorney General has appointed
L.muel Bcistoe assistant district attorney
for the Eastern district OF Virgioia in place
of Mr. Lyons.
Dr.. Frank Clarke, prominent physician
of southwest Virginia, was found dead IN
his bed, al tie Bertha zinc mines, on Fri
day morbi0g.
TIE Richmond board of aldermen en-
Saturday concurred in the action OF the
common couociI in granting the use OF
Armory Hall for the democratic convention.
Gov. Lee has accepted the resignation OF
Mr.. w. c. Fam az a member Of he House
Of Delegates f,om Louaa. Mr.. Elan has
recently accepted position under the Fed
eral Government at Washington.
Col. ]. a. Mutton, of The Second Virginia
Regiment, has revoked the order for the
regiment to go into encamI ment. The
State has no funds which can be applied to
the payment of the expenses Of an encamr-
ment.
The fight which has been going on recent
ly between Col. John WOLF and the white
Mahoneite republicans, of fredericksburg,
over the division colectorship uoder Coliec
tor Brady was determined on Saturday by
Collector Brady notifying Mr. Colbert
VOL re candidate, to appear In Richmond
to-day and quality as his deputy for the
Fredericksburg division.
A collision between two freight trains
caused bad wreck on the Chesapeake and
OHIO road near Mechum's river about five
o'clock Saturday morning. The trains ran
into each other with considerable crash
and the engines were terribly smashed up,
"a were also number of freight cars. For
tunately no one was killed or much Injured
The engineer, fireman, and brakeman saved
their lives by jumping. The conductor was
thrown to the platform and slightly Injured
General V. D Grouer has returned to
Norfolk from Washington and Deer Park.
AS the chief of the anti Malone faction he,
expects soon to issue an address to the re-
publicans of the State which will emoody
the results Of his interviews with the Pfesi.
dent. He believes that removals OF demo
Gratis Ia Virginia will go SOW until after the
Norfolk convention. He thinks General
Malone will receive the nomination for
Governor if he desires it. The opinion
among republicans is that General
Malone will accept the nomination.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-08-05
&Sls555 49, z=S
ASSOCIATED PRESS DISPATCHES.
Purke's Trip.

FARGO, Oak, Aug Martin Burke will
probably never forget his trip through Mani.
toba and Dakots. At every station where
the train stopped there was crowd waiting
to catch glimpse of him. At Grafton
there were at least 900 men the most ofthem
apparently Irishmep, who boarded the
sleeper and demanded admittance. Many
were persistent 10 q demand to get into the
car, telling Lieutenant Ross that If they
could only catch a glimpse of the prisoner
they would kill him with as little hesitancy
SO they would rat. "Dr Ctonin, said one
Of them, was cousin Ct mine, and I would
avenge his death Icould only get chance"
Az be spoke be drew a revolver from bis
Pocket AID peered into the smoking com
partnent OF the car where Burke was with
two officers. Burke heard the strangers
denunciatlon and threats but he was as
cool az II be had been safe behind the bars
of sheriff Matson's jail Il might as we'll be
shot in Dakota az hanged in Chicago" he
said, when he heard the threats. Notwith-
standing this he waa, it is asserted, badly
frightened.
ST. PAUL, Mimi, Aug. 5.-Burke arrived
at this city in charge of Chief Hubbard, of
Chicago, at 6:55 q. m. to day. and was
quickly transferred to Milwaukee car and
attached to the Milwaukee train which
pulled out at 7:l5 a. M Burke Was very
carefully guarded aud no one was permitted
to interview or even see him.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-08-05
Terrible Epidemic

KEoKUK. Iowa. Aug. 5.-The epidemic
of bloody fax at Warsaw has not abatrd d.
From reliable citizens it Ia ascertained that
fully 16 deaths have occurred from the
plague since Wednesday last. 1t Is imposs'-
BILE to obtain reliable information concern
ing the epidemic from physicians or under
takers. They refuse to chow the dead list
or the lists of patients.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-08-05
The Rattle of Toski.

CAIRO, Aug. 5-Gen. Grenfell, con.
mander of the Egyptian troops who de.
feated the dervishes on Saturday, telegraphs
that be has completely broken the dervish
army. Out of tho force Of 600 men which
Wa6- d. Juni took into battle on Saturday
only a few remain. These are being
pursued by column under Colonel
Wodeho1se has gone to Abu-simbel to head off
the retreating de.vishes. Every Emir in the der
wish army, save one, was killed. The Egyptian
loss in the battle Was II killed and 40 wounded.
Three British soldiers we're wour died.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-08-05
MONETARY AND COMMERCIAL.

New YosK. Aug. 5-The stock market SEEN.
to have come out Of its rut Of dullpesa this no.-
ing, and there w.s materially larger b1.inss,
which was also very we'll distributed snorg ne
leading shares. Ths suoag tone CT II lattsr 20.
ton OF last week still prevailed and frs: pics
were generally from / to 3 per cent. better taaa
Saturdays closing fgures. and further improve
uent was msde during the ho1r Tie upward
movement halted toward il o'clock. BAT 5: ;a.:
time the market YVES quiet but i'm ct sbou: n.
best prices of the day. Money easy ST 243
BALTIMORE, August 5.-yirginiss cons, dated
bid Past-due coup =; 10-tos =; DO g. g.
s67is
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-08-05

MURDRR AND SUICIDE.-Wi William Delsn
murdered his young wife in Baltimore early
yesterday morning. by shooting her through
the heart and then killed himself in the
same manner. They had attended the
opera at the Academy of Music and were 10
good spirits when they went home. No
cause he's been given for the tragedy, though
it is rumored that Dolan was jealous Of the
attentions of another person. They were
in good circumstances aud leave no child
rem. The woman's maiden name was
Amelia Ballard, and she was first cousin to
her husband They were married in New
York January "a, 1885
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-08-05

The CAPTURED VESSEL Tho British
schooner Black Diamond, recently seizsd in
Behring Sea by the U. s. steamer Rnsh, a :
rived at Victoria ON Saturday evening AZ
ter the capture the captain sent an officer
op board the schooner who took the papers
and 105 seal.kns, oil Indian spears and ten
bags of SALT Then he put John Hawkins,
an able seaman, aboard, with Instructions
to the crew not to interfere, as sailing mas
ter. AS soon as the Rosh was lost sight of,
southeast course was steered by the Black
Diamond right for Victoria. The collector
Of customs at Victoria says he is Of the
opinion that when Hawkins vas put aboard
the Black Diamond the people OF the Rush
did not care whether she came to Victoria
or not as long as she got out of the sea and
stopped destroying seals.
A dispatch to the American consul.gener-
al at Halifax announces the seizure at
Guysboro OF the American schooner vi.
dette.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-08-05
Thrown from a Cliff

LONDON, Aug. 5.-Edwin Rose. 40 Fog
llsh tourist, tf. hotel at Brodi,k Bay,
Scotland, on July II to ascend the Goatfell.
He was accompanied by a man named
Anna ldale, VINO af;erward returned to the
hotel alone and took Roses bag. A search
was made, and the corpse of Rose was found
hidden beneath pile of stones. He had
evidently been thrown from cliff. No
trace Of the murderer has been FUND
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-08-05
The Escape of the Black Diamond

WASHINGTON, Aug 5.-Acting Secretary
Wharton was asked by an Associated Press
reporter this morning if the Department had
anything to say respecting the escape of the
British sealer Black Diamond. The De-
partmsnt Mr.. Wharton replied, has not
yet bsen advised of the seizure of the Black
Diamond or any other vessel, has 90 news
whatever upon the subjsct, and therefore
has o statement to make in regard to lite
flturs action in the matter"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-08-05
Tile pa1LApKLpH1A American says

"The Southern Q1ays and Carksons are
disposed to insist that they have az clear
rights to the places under the government
az have their Northern counterparts. And
,bev are inclined to do more than complain
when they are refused these"
Yes, and that their threats are effective
is proved by the consideration which MIR.
Brewer, a republican Congressman from
North Carolina, now receives, In conse-
ouence of his, at all the government de
nartmen.s in Washington.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-08-05
ROBBED AND TARRED. Friday night a

ROBBED AND TARRED.-Fr Friday night a
band of fifteen masked men entered the resi-
dence of George Brown, a prominent Wet
eel county W. Va. citiz, IN after his family
had retired. They were dragged from their
beds, and while two men held them the
Others rausscked the house. After getting
all they could they took pot of tar and
covered the heads If Mr. and Mrs.. Brown.
Mrs. Brown W hose golden tresses we're much
admired. has been compelled to shave them
close TO her head. Some of the miscreanis
have been identified and their arrest will
follow.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-08-05
FROM WASHINGTON.

Especial Corrospondenoo OF tho AIeXs. uAIE11sI
WASHINGTON, D. O., Aug 8, 1889.
While the interviews between Mr.
Wise and the President and Asst. Postmaster
General Clarkson.as published this morning
are not exactly correct in some particulars.
IL ia learned from those who know that they
are not much exaggerated, and that Mr..
wise was go provoked at finding bis worst
concentrations about the one sidedness Of the
famous .scompromise" realized, that he was
thrown off bis gnard and spoke ont In meet.
ing. His buster, however, did no good, asd
he was plainly informed that his man.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-08-05
Body Recoyerad

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. Aug. The FIRE at
Pratt Mines having been extinguished Sa-
turday, search was made yesterday for the
convict who was caught when the FIRE
started. His de- d ID decayed body we're
soon found with those of IS Imprisoned
mules. The convict's name wa' Tom Scott,
white, and he was sent up from Mobile
under life sentence for Incest.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-08-05

GENERAL MALONE has removed Mr.. D..
g. Lewis from bis position as chairman Of
the republican county comuittee of Rock
ipgham &C unity. and appointed Mr.. b. P.
GRAY In his stead. Mr.. LOWS accepts the
situation with the best grace possible under
the circumstances. The General s still In
undisputed command of the republican party
organza alton in Virginia.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-08-05
Naval Review.

PORTSMOUTH, Aug. 5.-The weather ia
showery and disagreeable. Everything ia
10 readiness for the inspection of the British
feet By the German Emperor. and 1t Is prob.
able the programme will be carried out to.
day despi the storm
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-08-05

THE LITTLE "famiy disturbance" In the
republican party in which President Harri
son AMI Assistant Postmaster General
Clarkson on the one side, and MIR. John 5.
Wise on the other. took part. makes very
interesting reading 1t Ia not likely that
MIR. Wise will augment his influence BY this
little episode
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-08-05
The President,s Trip.

WARRINGTON, Aug. 5.-The President
will leave here to morrow morning at $40
O'Clock on his trip to Bar Rarbor, Me-, to
visit Secretary Blaine. He expects to re-
turn to Washington by the 17.h, for few
days. stay prior to his departure for Indian
apolie.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-08-05

The market opens quiet Flour is trm Tor old
wheat grades but for new lots the tendency of
prices is demanded. Wheat is weak and only
choice samples command attention of buyers sales
to day were made at TO- rs and SO and So; no
prime was off red. Corn is dull at 45a4S. Rye
and Oats are quiet. Country produce is firm at
quotstiors.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-08-05

ALEXANDRIA, Va. hasn't as yet come
forward az site for the Three Americas
Exposition. Washington Capital.
No, she has not, and from the way things
are now gong on in New York, it looks very
much as if pains are to be all that Washing
ton will receive for the trouble she has taken
In the matter.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-08-05
Amendment.

WASHINGTON, Aug. The President to
day appointed Vim. T. Harris, of Massacbu'
sets, to be Commissioners of Education.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-08-05

7,s mon aug fa @iaang
easier Fultz SOsS7 longberry S1sSS; No s4a
SAB steamer 82sS3 Western firm; No winter
red spot s44. August 63AaS3ss Sept s27saS3
Oct "a Dec 85aa Corn-Southern dull and low
er; white 4Ss50: yellow 45s47 Western quiet:
mixed spot A; Aug 431aa434 Sept 43l. s43l,;
Oct AL. steamer 40. Oats dull; Western white
33s351a; do mixed easier at 29a30: graded
No white 35a351b do mixed 29a29ls.
Rye nominal at 5Ua52. Hay firm old wanted
prime to choice timothy S15a16. Provisions dun.
Butter steady creamery 16a17. Eggs very firm;
fresh IA Coffee nominal Sugar steady; A soft SIS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-08-05

The corps of q. s. e. gi GERS which is engaged
in Surveying the route o. the proposed Mt. Yer
non Avenue, is now enc, m Led at Spring Bank"
below this city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-08-05

NEW YORK, August Cotton firm; Up andg
IL SIG; Orleans II 9.16; futures firm Flour
quiet and easy. Wheat dull and steady. Corn
dull and steady. Pork quiet and steady at
81 75a12 so. Lard quiet and s!esdy at St. 60
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-08-05

PHILADELPHIA. Angus Beef Cattle in fair
demand and prices 20a25c per 100 lbs higher;
extra natives sc good do 49sa44.c; MEDIUM do
AZ. IA pc common do 3l2s4c; Texans 3A3t.c.
sheep-demand brisk and prices firm common
grades hard to dispose Of extra size good 4a,a
SC; medium 4a41hc; common 3s3a.c; culls "a
2Sac; Lambs 31as74c Hogs in good request and
firm good light Western 6a4e67sc; heavy West
ern, 225 to $50 lbs, 6las69s extra heavy West.
ern, over 275 lbs, 64a6a4c; State &c. Fat Cows
were in good demand at 2Aa3Ac Mich Calves
hard to sell at S4a6. Mich Cows dull at S25a5O
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-08-05


IN REFERENCE to the rendition OF sui
Ivan upon the reqlisitiou of Governor
Lowry, OF Mississippi, Governor Lee lie
r.ported to have said that "doVern
ors OF States can do as they please In
such matters, but that when papers are
properly made out, courtesy to each other de-
mands compliance except in most extraor
binary Instances. But sec. l, article 4 OF
the @ institution says: Full faith and credit
saal be given In each State to al the public
acta, records, and judicial proceedings Of
everv other State" Is not Governor e
reouisition for the return of man who has
broken the laws of his State public act
And If 30, should not full faith be given to it,
whether it may please Governor CT
another State to do go or not !?
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-08-05

schr E Y Daniel, Baltimore, to Vim A smoot
& Co.
schr Matilda, Baltimore, t, WIN A Smoot & Co.
schr N Hand, Norfolk, shingles to J II D
Grnnnk
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-08-05

76s. Dec 1915. Corn-August 35a. 1855; Sept
35a.a357s. Oats-August Dos; Sept 20lp. Pork
Aug $40 co; Sept $40 60. Iard-Aug SIS ooh
sept So 80. Short rits-August So So; Sept
So 42ba.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-08-05
MARINE NEWS
ARRIVED.

FORT OF ALEXANDRIA. AUGUST s. 1883.
Sun rises. ............5 sun sets............7 4
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-08-05

Mr.. ROOSEVELT, chief Of the civil service
com mission, has written letter to an e1-
Uoion soldier, in which he Gays the commis-
sion, of which e1 Gov. Thompson, of South
Carolina, democrat, IL member, has
done better than merely restoring your name
to the eligible list We have made all vet
Grams of the late war eligible for Immediate
reappointment, 20 matter how long they
have been cut OF the service. You can be
reappoinied at once" Competitive exsmi
nations, the commission says, are essen
italy requisite and necessary to the efficient
discharge OF the civil service, and yet. and
in the same breath, the commission al5o
aays that ez Union soldiers can discharge
the duties referred to efficiently wthoutan
com petltve examination. Bosh The whole
thing is g. ridiculous humbug, and should be
swept away az soon as Congress meets.