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Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-08-28
COFFIN'S LECTURE

The Central Christian church was
crowded by a very appreciatlve audience
on last evening to hear Mr. c. +. Coffin on
the subject of "BOoks and Reading" He
handled the subject in a mastery, logical
way and had the undivided attention of
his audience throughout the entire time.
some OF the principal ideas advanced were
as follows; Books preserve for as the eX-
periences OF the past, which are the
foundation stones upon which are built
the structures CT the future.
Books are the memory OF mankind. and
| would define memory as that faculty Of
the mind by which progress is made posi-
bie-while imagination is that faculty of
the human mind by which progress is
made actual. Hence books constitute both
the memory and imagination of mankind.
BY means of books you may sit at the feet
Of the very best of the old masters and
gather knowledge. almost as well as by
their actual presence. Books make US
universal and take us out a. our own mar
row individuality ana make Us citizens Of
the world, and not of any single. small ma
tion. In order to obtain the best results
three ciassifcations of reading should be
made viz. books of fact. which treat of
the phenomena of nature and the laws
governing them. Second, books of life.
which are history, biography, political
economy. etc. Third, books OF art. includ-
ing poetry, pictures, fiction, novels, etc.
The aim OF books OF fact is TO lmpart
knowledge The aim Of fiction is to
compare the possible with the actual. All
GOOD books may be read and if a novel is q
good book, Vhere car r. no harm in read
ing il. Bad books 30 Id be avoided, and
even if a book of f. Ike history IS un-
true and not author il should be avoid
ed like q bad novel o. any other Kind Of a
bad hook.
How to read. Always read slowly. with h
concentrated attention. All desultorv
readiuff Is 4 dissi patton of the mind and
dissipation of the mind IS the gretest in
tellectual vice.
It j. much better to read one book thor
oughly than to skim over = great number
in a superficial manner. Beware OF the
man with one book. lie can never be tax
en- 10y surprise and is ready for any argu-
ment.
In conclusion, so read. 50
study, 50 work and so live
that when you shall be called hence
that you De called men and women and
not rs the mere fraction OF men and
women with the faculties Of the mind
warped and uadeve9oped by improper
reading.
NOTES.
The institute IS rapidly drawing 70 q
close.
Rev. c. ". Sharpe. Of Abilene, Kan,
was q visitor NJ the normal, yesterday.
About three-fouruhs Of tie members
viii take the examination next Friday
and Saturday.
The good attendance still holds cut, and
both professors and members can look
back over the last three weeks as tim-
we'll spent.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-08-28

\ dashing young gentleman in the city
who some years ago left the far east for
pastures green was considerably surprised
yesterday morning. Once upon time he
had given marked attention 10 lady near
his former home ana on reaching Wichita
in the exciting hurry hurly Of real estate
days neglected Tue correspondence \ few
weeks ago he attempted TO reestablish the
correspondence. The answer came 10 his
desk yesterday morning with the mail
carrier. ii was an announcement that the
lady would Ice married on the 4th OF Sep
tember At , D. III.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1889-08-28

The game between the Bankers and High
Schools resulted in a victory for the Bank
ers by = score Of Is TO Il. Pope and Lauck
were the batteries for the bankers and
Ross. Jones and WoodcocA were for the
High schools. LaucA, Tor the Bankers,
CAUGHT we'll. also done good work with the
suck. Pope did good work in the box for
the Bankers. The Bankers intield did
well. as also did the oUtfeld. There VIII
be another game next week OF wich due
notice VIII be given.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1889-05-24

polls in fraudulently carrying elections
and seemed to want to keep in practice at
the expense of the insane. They often
openly defed the superintendent and when
threatened with dismissal reminded that
official that he had not sufficient political
influence. The majority of the attendants
being Of this low character, the efforts
Of those who were we'll disposed were
discouraged. Brawls,. drunkenness.
oaths, slamming of doors, ,incessant alarms,
blackmailing. bluster, pistol shooting, in
trigues, immortality, stealing, neglect Of
duty on part of subordinates exerted a
very depressing influence upon the decent
officials there and caused them to waste
much of their energies in keeping out of
rows. There are stealages in clothing in
various ways and even rags and bones
were sold for the benefit of one who had
control of such Offal. The county board
were financially falsiied and confused in q
variety Of ways. Often the expression
dollars or more unaccounted for bills, and
at one time some $50, 900 was included in a
lump in some such item to the perfect sat
isf action of the commissioners. To add to
the turmoil, while perfectly Eew boilers
were being destroyed in the engine room
to enable more stealings. the patients were
suffering for want of heat, the commission
ers would interfere with classification of
the insane, by ordering violent cases in
which they happened to have an interest,
to be placed upon the wards assigned to
erwise interfere with the proper treat
ment of the insane Everything was done
to make an apparent showing Of external
but whitewashing and flowers
and well kept lawn constituted the
place of whitened sepulchre.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1889-05-24
Fit for an Asylum.

WASHINGTON, May 21.-Among the odd
requests contained in the mail of Robert p.
Potter, the new superintendent of census,
was one to-day that eclipsed anything yet
received. 1t simply asked Potter to share
equally the salary of his Office with the
writer, who said the president had evident
" intended to appoint him to the place,
his name being the same as that Of the
Of the case he writes and volunteers the
information that he comes from Indiana,
and that he served in the 69th Ind lana
regiment and that therefore there can be no
mistake as to his being the Robt. p. Potter,
designated as superintendent of census by
the president; len oad he ls willing to waive the
its emOluments. Superintendent Potter
replied to his correspondent in serio-
comic vein.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1889-05-24
The Land Commissioner reversed.

WASHINGTON, May Secretary Noble
has reversed the decision of the land COM
missioner in denying the repayment Of
purchase money to John S. Jones, paid upon
his Cancelled pre-. .emption cash entry for
the southwest quarter Of section 25, Aber-
deem land district, Dakota. He also con-
sidered the appeal Of John McCabe from
the decision of the same officer. affirming
the action of the register in refusing to sign
the order for final proof in support of his
homestead entry for the northeast quarter
to be made before an officer of the county
other than that in which said land is sit
uated. The secretary holds that in such
cases final proof may be made before any
court of record in the judicial district with
the decision of the land commissioner ac-
cOrdinQly.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1889-05-24
Eight Rounds.

SAN FRANCISCO, May 22-The fight to
finish between Joe McAulitfe of San Fran
cisco and Tom Lees, ex,champion of Aus
tralia, tor purse OF S1,25O took place to-
night under the auspices OF the Golden
Gate Athletic club. McAuliffe weighed
about 200 pounds, and Lees
40: both men were in fine condition.
The Australian was no match for Nc
Auliffe, and his principal tactics consisted
in hiding his face with his hands to avoid
punishment. In the eighth round Lees
was knocked against the ropes with his
hands down, and McAuiiffe put him to
sleep with couple OF right handlers.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1889-05-24
Caught in Winnipeg.

ST. PAUL, May 20.-A Winnipeg special
to the Pioneer Press says: A sensation
was created here to-day by the arrest of
Lee Whitehead OF Eau Claire. Whitehead
came here lastl lThursday. This afternoon
on the steamer United Empire came a
woman, said to be his wife, and also Sheriff
Clarke of Wisconsin, who had followed
the woman. Immediately after their ar
rival warrant was issued for the arrest
of Whitehead who is wanted for big forg-
cries and embezzlements in Wisconsin. He
was foreman and paymaster in the woods
for the Chippewa logging compay, and it
is alleged he used fictitious names in pay
ing the men and then endorsed checks,
pocketing the money. The amount taken
is said to be heavy.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1889-05-24
Strike for Nine Hours.

BERLIN, May 21.- Three thousand
masons in this city have gone on strike.
They demand that their hours Of labor be
nine per day, and that they be allowed
half an hour for breakfast, an hour for
dinner and an hour for supper. They also
demand an advance.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1889-05-24
In the seventh District,

A correspondent writes from Winona,
Emnons county, as follows:
Isee by the Bismarck daily of the 18th,
that Kidder county special claims Frid-
ley's election by majority of 125 votes in
Emmons, and Mcintosh counties. Now if
they are depending upon such a majority
from this county they are left in the soup.
Emmons county will give Fridley less than
80. and perhaps less than 40 votes.
A Williamsport correspondent writing
on the same subject gives the vote of the
seventh district, semi. official, las follows:
McIntosh-T Total vote 261. Gayton, (rep.)
26s; Fay, (rep:) 21; Brown, (rep.) none;
Fridley, (dem.) Is.
Kidder-Total vote, 248. Gayton, 11S;
Fay, 12S: Brown, 126; Fridley, 1888.
Wells-TOtal vote, 2O0 GaytOn, 22;; Fay,
Is: Brown, l07; Fridley, S2
EmmOns-T Total vote, 165. GaytOn, Isl;
Fay. 1856; Brown, 2; Fridley, 50.
LOgan-TOtal vote, A. GaytOn, 50; Fay.
42; Brown, Is; Fridley, 9.
LaMOure-TOtal vote. GO. Gayton, IS;
Fay, II; Brown, II; Fridley, s.
Totals-G -Gayton, 626;; Fay, 627;; Brown, s51;
Fridley, 28S; total vote of district, 96S-lsss
than one-half full vote.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1889-05-24
That is the Way Patients are
Treated in the Chicago In
sane Asylum.
A Terrible Recital in the Court
Room by a Former Patient of
the Institution.
The Shipwrecked American Officers
and Men Arrive at San Fran
cisco From Samoa.
A Former Patients Testimony.


CHICAGO, May 20.-One of the most hor-
rible revelations made in the investigation
Of the Chicago public insane asylum was
that reached to-day IN the testimony of
George Hill, a locomotive engineer now
employed by the Lake Shore & Michigan
Southern railway. He was admitted to
the institution in January, 1888, suffering
from a slight mental arrangement, and
was discharged as cured in the following
May. When he went to the asylum, an
attendant named Lott asked him if he was
insane. Hill said he was not. "Well,"
replied Lott, 1--WE will make you damn
site insaner than you are now" Another
sweep the room, and on his refusing, say
ing he had not come there for that pur.
pose, knocked him down, kicked him in
the body and mouth, knocking two teeth
out. Hill tried to cover his face by getting
his head beneath bench, when Julian
turned the bench over, breaking Hills
arm. Hill rolled up his sleeve in the court
and showed huge lump where the ends
OF the broken bones, badly Joined, stood
out. They knocked him down
AGAIN, ne sald, ana broke one
Of his ribs. His arm caused him
great pain and he could not get proper
treatment. He tried to see the doctor but
Julian told him if he dared to speak he
would kill him right there. One day Hill
had an opportunity of conversing with
Supervisor Jones and told him he was
badly treated. Afterwards two attendants
knocked him down and held him while
Julian repeatedly kicked him in the head
and breast. On getting up, with blood
running from his face, Hill said he would
have Justice some day., whereupon Julian
cursed him and Knocked him down and
kicked him again. Hill said new patient
named Levy was brought in one day. He
did not know enough to 60 to the
dining room, and attendants Julian
and Lott knocked him down and
jumped on his stomach until he was un
able to move. Then they picked him up
and threw him on bed. Levy died that
night. The court room was as still as
death during this awful recital. Judge
Pendergast instructed the witness to bring
in his wife to cOrrobOrate his story, and
physician was detailed to examine Hill's
arm and ribs. Several other witnesses
testified to the brutality of attendants, mis-
cradle quality of food. ETC. County Physi-
clan Todd testified that Robert Burns,
whose death resulted in this investigation,
did not die of consumption, as was stated
by Superintendent Herman in the certifi-
cate of death.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1889-05-24
Log Running in Wisconsin.

ST. PAUL, May 20.-A Pioneer Press
special from Wausau, Wis.,, says: The re-
cent freshet raised theWisconsin river and
tributaries to good log driving stage.
Log owners are now busy sending crews
of men up the river. 1t is expected logs
will come down with the present water.
The Association drive hung up between
Wausau and Merrill for two weeks,
reached here last night. Mills now idle
will start up Immediately.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1889-05-24
A Hitch in the Samoan Conference

A Hitch i'm the Samoan Conference,
BERLIN, May 21.-The special correspon-
dent here Of the Associated Press learns
that serious hitch occurred in the nego.
tiations between the commissioners to the
conference on the Samoa affairs. The
United States government insists that
Malietaa be restored as king. This is the
chief point at issue The German govern
tion. Its representatives point out that
Germany has pardOned Malietaa and de-
clare that they think that is the best their
government can do as far as he is con-
cerned.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1889-05-24
Odd Fellows in Session.

ST. PAUL, May 21.-A Pioneer Press
special from jamestown says: The an
nual meeting of the Dakota Odd Fellows
opened this morning. After the report of
the credential committee the morning ses-
sion was occupied in hearing the reports
OF Grand Master Emerson, Grand Secre-
tary Briggs, Grand Treasurer Snow and
Grand Representatives Rice and Smith.
Fully 25O Odd Fellows are present.
Among the prominent peoole are General
Nash, Canton; General Allen, Fargo; Col
onel Bentley, Bismarck; Railroad Commits
sioner Rice, Huron; all grand officers and
past grand masters, Rowe Of Cassleton,
ton. There is a strong feeling among
some of the delegates from North and
South Dakota that division in North and
South Dakota grand lodges should be
postponed but the question will probably
be left to North Dakota mem
bers to decide. South Dakota
is numerically stronger and delegates
from that section say they have no desire
to force the decision either way. The prin-
cipal argument in favor of division is the
large area of country embraced, and diffl-
meetings. meet @ Tie delegates % We're re I panaaeted Quoted
tonight at the opera rink. The following
toasts were responded to-: ..Welcome,'' .
Rev. N. s. Bradley. jamestown, response
by A.. E. Nueent. Fargo; "The Three
LINKS" Q. s, s: % B%9sford, RedasAd; is!; "0ur
!. P. Arkhouse, Valley City; .Rebecca,n 2
Colonel Bentley, Bismarck; ':Our Future"
Chas. r. Price, Highmore; Fraternity
General Allen, Fargo.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1889-05-24
Disastrous Collision at Sea

LONDON, May 21.-The British steamer
German Emperor, from London for Dilboa,
ran into the British steamer BeresfOrd,
from Cartlepool for Bombay, at O'clock
yesterday morning while the latter was
lying at anchor on Goodwin sands. The
German Emperor sank Immediately. A
number of persons are thought to be
drowned.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1889-05-24
Found in a Catch Basin in
Sewer in Chicago, by
WOrkmen.
The Corpse Was so Badly Decom-
posed That Identification
Was Difficult.
Joe McAuliffe Puts Tom Lees te
Sleep in Eight Rounds in
San Francisco.
Found at Last.

CHICAGO May pat $50 this evening
the body of man, partially decomposed,
was found in manhole of the sewer in
Lakeview. It was wrapped in cotton re-
sembling that in the trunk which Wood
ruff claims to have thrown out of the
wagon in Lakeview after the body had
been removed from it. The Lakeview
police believed that the body was that of
DR.. Cronin. Friends of Cronin were sent
for and the first comers were doubtful,
One by one friends to the number of at
least forty arrived on the scene and all
shadow of doubt was quickly removed.
CrOnin's dentist said the Doctors teeth
were peculiar and those of the corpse per-
mitted no mistake. The body was stark
head. DR.. Cr0nin's skull had been smashed
in apparently by three blows Of hatchet.
Much excitement was shown at detective
headquarters when doubt as to the identity
OF the body was finally removed by deti-
mite messages from Lakeview. 1t was
evident from the expressions of the
officials that one Of the first objects of
the police will be to have number OF sus-
picious assertions explained. The asser-
tinns were made by supposed friends of
Cronin. Lieut.. Elliott said soon after the
finding of the body: II will have this in
formation now or there will be a number
Of prompt arrests" Wholly accidental
circumstances brought the corpse to light.
A gang Of labOrers, who we're cleaning the
bitches, noticed strange smell of putri-
flying flesh at the corner of Fifty.ninth
street and Evanston avenue, and on pry-
ing open the catch basin, found the body
Of Dr.. Cronin. 1t had apparently been
hastily pitched into the basin for the head
the opening. The place where the corpse
was discovered, is nearly mile from
where the mysterious trunk was found.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1889-05-24
odd Fellows Meet at jamestown.

ST. PAUL, May 20.-A Pioneer Press
jamestown special says: The last terrific
rial meeting of the Dakota Grand Lodge, L
O. O. f., will open here tomorrow. Large
delegations from Fargo, Grand Forks, Bis
smarck and other cities are expected. The
attendance will be 25O. The question of
dividing the lodge will be voted on. Dep.
uty Grand Master Nugent of Fargo is here.
He is a strong candidate for grand master.
A large delegation came up from the south
tonight
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1889-05-24
Mrs. Cleveland's Mother.

BUFFALO, n. Y, May t2O-Mrs. Oscar
Folsom, mother of Mrs. Grover Cleveland,
will be married tonight at jackson, Mich,
to Henry E. Perrine, secretary OF the Blu f.
fal0 City Cemetery association.
A QUIET AFFAIR.
JACKSON, Mich,, May $3.50 quiet were
the arrangements for the wedding of Mrs.
Folsom and Henry E. Perrine that no one
here knew anything about the matter un-
til yesterday. Mrs. Cleveland came on and
oeeS sg evan9s waS aey at e qaeacs at
Mrs. Folsom's relations in this city. Rev.
r. P. Balcom officiated. The groom is
about fifteen years senior of the bride
who is forty-five. The newly married
couple left on the night train for the
west.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1889-05-24
A Terrible Testimony.

CHICAGO, May Pin the inquiry as to
the state of affairs at the Cook county in
sane asylum to-day, DR.. Clevinger, former
ly a member of the medical staff there, tes-
tilted that it was impossible for rep
utable practitioner or attendant to stay
there. The most disreputable ones were
the ones to stay, because they devoted
more time to intrigue. Disreputable ones
practiced the system of eliminating the
better element by either physical violence
or other means. "In 1856" said he, ''phy-
sicians who secured bodies at the asylum
for dissection told me that the bodies were
so covered with vermin that they had to be
sc0rched before being put on the dissect.
ing table. Once. tin 1886, / heard screams
Of pain, and running from my Office found
two attendants standing over patient,
who was bleeding profusely. knew
there was no use in making any complaint
as the attendants were supported by John
Cummings influence on the county board.
Soon after they rebelled and
refused to obey my orders. They
secreted bodies on which desired to hold
post mortem examinations, and I could
not get them for two or three days after
they were buried. published state
=. ent, and the following night one of the
/ .tendants called me vile names and few
minutes later q shot was fired down the
stairs. The bullet crashed through the
floor and lodged in my book case" Soon
after this the doctor resigned. .What is
the matter with the institution now?' was
asked. ut is under the influence Of boOdle-
ism. tits in a bad place, on unsalubrious
ground. There should be q new building
for male as well as female patients. No
building should have more than 500
patients, because it is impossible for one
man Il: Oversee more. Then the county
board should be kicked out, and the
asylum put mo the hands of the state
commission" The doctor told how
b00dleism had prevented Investigations.
s'rhere has been repeated testimOnytthat
lice abounded in the ward rooms, and DR..
Roller, assistant hysician, found maggots
IN the wounds Of neglected patients in
l484. Bed bugs would torture patients un-
der their straight jackets and rats would
mutilate the bod les of those who had died
unattended during the night. Attendants
were usually appointed by the commits
siOners for their fighting abilities at the.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1889-05-24
A Rival to Sam Patch.

New York, May 2O.-Steve Brodie. the
bridge jumper, jumped over the Passaic
Falls this morning and came off without
damage. For the past three months Brodie
has entertained an insane idea it was
a jumper from high elevations, to rival the
late lamented Sam Patch by jumping from
some OF the places the latter gentleman
had honOred by his presence.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1889-05-24
Home From Samoa.

SAN FRANCISCO, May 2o.-The steamer
Rockton, bearing eight officers and $50 men
of the Vandalia, and IL officers and 800
ing from Apia, Samoa, in command of
Capt. N. H. Farquahar. Admiral Kim
berly. ten officers and seventy.f five men
remain at Apia.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1889-05-24
Murphy Sworn in.

YANKToN, Oak. May 2l.-United States
Attorney Murphy took the oath of Office
to-day. After the supreme court term here
he will 60 to Fargo, where his first court
work will occur. j. B. Kelly of Huron will
ney In a few days.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1889-05-24
The Links Not ,.roken.

ST. PAUL, May pa Pioneer Press
special from jamestown says: The Odd.
Fellows settled the division question in the
negative. A majority from both sections
favor keeping together as long as possible.
Before adjourning, however, it is likely
that s'eps will be taken to clear away and
obtain the consent of the Sovereign Grand
Lodge in time for division at the next an
nual meeting. The encampment elected
the following officers: Grand patriarch,
Rev. G: R. Freeman, Elk Point: grand high
priest, w. B. Hart. Fargo; Junior warden,
John Purcell. Grand Forks. The new
Grand Lodge officers are: Grand master,
A. E: Nugent, Fargo; deputy grand mas
ter, q. r. Lavalley, Reynolds; grand treas.
urer, Geo. W. Snow, Sprinofeld: Crane sec
retary, r. r. Briggs, Sioux Falls; grand
warden, G: =. Bassford,. Redteld; grand
representative, H. J; Rice, Huron. The
meeting will conclude tomorrow. Dele
gates paraded the streets to-day.