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Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1889-01-24
A Freak of Nature.

An extraordinary freak of nature took
place Thursday near the little village of
Belgrade. A large hill just behind Bel
grade suddenly split open as if an earth
quake had taken place. The crack in this
hill reaches from the summit right down
to the base. The crack is so metres long
and averages seven metres in width. A
bed OF marble has been found within the
hill Unlike the famous mountain that
gave birth to a ridiculous mouse, no pre-
monitory symptoms wore heard of this
strange accouchment, which is believed to
have been caused solely by the rain, All
the houses of Belgrade have been canted
over by this freak of nature, and ten of
them have been completely capsized. The
inhabitants fled into the street, and no
lives were lost. This occurred at III o'clock
in the morning. Had it happened during
the night the loss of life would have been
uraaf
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1889-01-24

THE new law passed by the New
York Legislature requires that after
Jan. 1, 1889, electricity be substituted
for hanging as a means of execution.
The precise mode in which the cleo
tricity shall be applied has not been
officially determined.
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1889-01-24

TIE Empress of Russia has not re-
covered from the shock caused to her
nerves by the recent railroad accident
in which she SO nearly lost her life.
She cannot sleep, and grave fears are
entertained that her health has been
permanently injured.
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1889-01-24

THERE has just been consecrated in
Philadelphia a church for the exclusive
use Of the deaf. 1t is the first and only
place Of worship in this country, if not
IN the world, that is managed entirely
by deaf mutes.
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1889-01-24

Ar young mems debating club in
Red Bluff, CAL, the following question
was discussed: "Does chimera rumi-
mating in vacuum devour second inten-
ttons?" It broke up the club.
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1889-01-24
White cap optrages.

White Caps at Andrews, Indiana, are
making good the warnings sent to certain
parties of that place. Sunday night Will
liam Dowell, who fails to provide for his
family, was surprised by twenty masked
men while in bed, and dragged out the
back way. A rope was thrown over his
neck and he was swung up to the nearest
Telegraph pole. After hanging . short
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1889-01-24

AT Owenton, KY. when verdict of
not guilty was declared in homicide
trial the audience applauded. Judge
Montfort ordered the doors closed, and
imposed fine of $3.50 on each person
who applauded.
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1889-01-24

IT would seem that marriage is a
failure in Sedgwick County, Kansas,
whore last month more applications for
divorce were fled than there were mar
riage licenses issued.
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1889-01-24
4 xERcHAsr in Philadelphia had

A nERcHANrin Philadelphia had in
his possession seven quarter dollars
that be had taken at different times.
These quarters had hole punched in
each Of them, and the merchant placed
them on shelf in his ,untin room,
attending le take them to = broker and
nsll <hsm for what they we're worth,
Somebody stole the quarters. and while
The mezchant Vas away took advantage
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1889-01-24

THERE is lady living in Cleveland
who suffers complete paralysis during
thunder storm The condition passes
off as soon as the storm is over.
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1889-01-24

THE experiment Of rice cultivation
has been successfully tried in Califor-
mia. There are large tracts of land
adapted to this grain.
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1889-01-24
A Frightfui Wreck.

A frightful wreck occurred in the New
York, Pennsylvania and Ohio railroad near
near Tallmadge, O., on the morning of the
18th, passenger train colliding with one
section of freight train which had broken
i'll two,
Eight persons were killed and dozen
injured. The list of killed is as follows:
ROBERT HUNTINGTON, OF Gallon, O., pas
WILLIAM WALTERS, of Gallon, passenger
fireman.
j. T. RUsHFoRD, Of Gallon, freight brake
man.
WILLIAM LUNDY. Of Salamanca, N, y, ex-
press messenger.
Three Cinnamon,
MARY ANN LYON, of Idaho. aged 6. dcketed
second class to Cherry Creek, N. Y.
Four OF the injured are in q precarlous con
difi0p
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1889-01-24
Think They Have The Fiend.

The police of Tunis have captured a
gang Of robbers and assassins. Among
the gang is man who is believed to have
perpetrated the recent murders of a num-
Der of women in the Whitechapel district
of London. The British consul has for
warded to his government all the details
connected with the arrests. 1t is supposed
the Whitechapel murderer is charged with
having committed in Tunis murders SINH
lar to those committed in Whitechapel.
The man confessed that he recently lived
in Whitechapel.
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1889-01-24

MINNEAPOLIS has finally outstripped
st. Paul in the matter of population.
The former registered 80, 900 voters be-
fore the late election and st. Paul only
10 OO0
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1889-01-24
Range Cattle All Right.

Relative to the condition of cattle in
Montana during the present season and
the outlook for the winter Conrad Kohres.
the largest cattle dealer in Montana, said
he had never seen mora favorable state
of affairs during his residence of twenty
five years in the territory.
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1889-01-24
Three Girls suirocated.

Fire at noon on the 18th, in the New
York patent cigar box factory caused a
damage of $4,000 and the loss of three
lives. Five girls we're at work upon the
upper floor and two were carried down the
ladders by the firemen, the other three being
srffocated
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1889-01-24
Prospects for a Great Negro Exodus.

The planters of Union and Kershaw
counties, South Carolina, are somewhat
alarmed ct the prospect Of negro exodus.
On the 18th car loads of negroes left
Union for Arkansas, their passage being
prepaid by railroad contractors who have
engaged them for two years under an iron
clad contract. The whole matter was ar
ranged with much secrecy. About 200 left
Kershaw for Louisiana, where they have a
contract to work on the sugar plantations.
It is expected that many will follow these
pioneers. The exodus will put many able
bodied men into practical slavery. They
are under contract for two years and in debt
for their passage. The law of Arkansas is
very severe against violators of contracts.
Agents are at work in other counties and
it is expected that many more will soon
leave for the Mississippi valley.
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1889-01-24
western Packing interests.

Cincinnati Price Current, II: The past
week has shown an enlarged and fairly ac-
tive movement of hogs, total of $4,000
being packed in the west, against 295, 900
last week and 265, 900 for the correspond
ing time last year, or $4,000 gain for the
week, compared with year ago, reducing
the previous deficiency from 10000 to
! to date, 3,115.000, against 1890, 900 a
wear ago
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1889-01-24

A GERMAN patent has been issued for
the preparation Of wood fiber for spin
ming. Strong fabrics are made from
the product.
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1889-01-24

The President of the French Re-
public, M. Carnot, is 81 years of age,
and was elected to Office in December,
1857, as successor to M. Grevy.
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1889-01-24

A ROMEO of Othello's hue at Smith
VILE, Va, proposed to his girl at
Portsmouth by telephone. She said,
Yes
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1889-01-24

THE Emperor of Russia, Alexander
Ill, is 43 years of age, and assembled
the throne after the murder of his
father, seven years ago.
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1889-01-24

TIE Emperor of Austria, Francis
Joseph, is SO years of age, and has
worn the imperial crown for forty
wears.
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1889-01-24
Prisoners Butchered in the Streets.

A dispatch from Zanzibar says that in
pursuance of the sultan's orders five ma
tives who we're awaiting trial for murder
were horribly and cruelty executed in the
streets of the town, their heads cut off and
their bodies left where they had fallen, eA-
posed and unguarded, until the evening of
the day of execution. The sultan has also
ordered that twenty -four prisoners, in
cluding one woman, who have been sem
fenced for life imprisonment, be put to
death in similar manner during the next
week, few to be executed each day. The
British consul has vainly protested against
these atrocities.
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1889-01-24

70 pass those seven quarters back on
the clerks in one day in payment Of.
purchased goods.
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1889-01-24
An Indian Desperate Killed.

Advices have just been received from the
Creek nation that Wesley Barrett, half
breed Creek Indian desperate who MUIR
dered United States Marshal Phillips and
later killed Nose Mcintosh, of the Greek
police, and wounded two or three others
during the past year, was ambushed and
killed Saturday by Wallace McNoo, one Of
the Greek Indians. A large reward had
been offered for Barrett either dead or
oIiva
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1889-01-24
"A Negroes owing Confession.

A communication was received at Lima,
o., last week from Atchison stating that
John Morris, colored barber of Ada, O.,
had made dying confession in which he
said he and two others had murdered Will
liam Emerich, iveryman, at Ada. Morris
says he and his companions had lost all
their money to Emerich at cards. They
decided to kill him, and accordingly sand
bagged him and carried him to the barn
and suspended him to give the appearance
of suicide. Mrs. Emerich and three chill
dren are now living in Alma, Neb
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1889-01-24

time he was lowered. when he managed to
slip the moose and ran. Yelling with all his
remaining strength. He was rscaptured.
but citizens, attracted BY his cries, went to
his rescue, and the White Caps fed With
out being recognized. Much excitement is
created BY the affair, and those who have
received the letters are living in a state Of
dread.
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1889-01-24

TIE largest organ in the world is now
being built in London for Sydney. It
viii cost about $75, 900.
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1889-01-24

A BIOLOGIST has come across evi-
dences in Scotland to prove that the
earth lay in liquid state for 10000
veara
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1889-01-24
SrEps are being taken for an exhibi
don of California fruit in London.

THERE is in Sidney, Australia, an
ancient spinster of los. She has
smaked for fifty years.
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1889-01-24
STANLEY saFE,.
A YETTER TO TIrPoo 9I: CONCERN.
ING HIs WHEREABOUTS.

German Missionaries in Africa Captured
by Insurgents and Sold Into Slavery AM
other Invasion Into Oklahoma to Take
Place February 1--south Carolina Plant
srs Alarmed, Etc.
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1889-01-24

W1LL1AM IL has no salary IS EN-
peror of Germany, but his allowance as
King Of Prussia is 90, $50, 900 q year.
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1889-01-24

The secret orlers throughout the
United States are said to number
over 200,
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1889-01-24
round 5 Heaslless TrunIE.

Friday night the dead body of woman
WAS found ct the end of the freight depot
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1889-01-24

German Missionaries Sold into slavery.
The attack made by the insurgents on
the German missionary station at Oar Els
Salem began early on the morning of JAN
uary IL. The station, which was entirely
unguarded, contained 100 natives who had
been freed from slavery and three male and
two female missionaries. One of the mis-
sionaries was severely woun led, but es-
capped, and succeeded in reaching the Ger
man man-of-war Mayo. The other per-
sons at the station we're all captured by the
insurgents, who sold them into slavery in
the interior. The insurgents pillaged the
town. The Maye bombarded the place and
destroyed it, but did no harm to the insur-
gents. The insurgents captured Q Muzan-
viva ivory caravan, but upon the porters
swearing allegiance to Bushiri their lives
were spared. 1t is reported that the in
surgents are marching upon another Ger
man missionary station, where there are
several unprotected missionaries and l5O
freed slaves. Bushiri is actively recruit
ing soldiers,
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1889-01-24
ALetter From stanley.

A BRUSSELS dispatch of the 18th says:
The first letter written by Henry M. STAN
ley since he left the African coast was re-
ceived last night. 1t is dated at Roma of
Ronalya Muretia, August II, addressed to
the Arch Sheik, Tippoo lib, whom Stanley
left in charge of affairs while he pushed
forward to Emin Pasha's relief. The let
ter is plentifully besprinkled with salaams,
salutations, professions Of having a good
heart and other oriental terms of speech.
Aside from these the letter contains the
following information: Stanley was in
good health, with party composed of 1870
Wangwanas, three soldiers and sixty six
Emin natives. He left Emin two days be-
fore on the Nyanza, making the trip with
the loss Of only three men--two drowned
and one deserted. He found the white
men looking for Emin quite well, and an
other white man, Rasoti, also we'll. Emin
was beautifully supplied with cattle,
sheep, goats and food of all kinds. He
very literally gave Stanley's men many
presents. Many Of Emin's soldiers were
ready to follow Stanley, but he told them
to remain until he returned for the things
at Yambungans. Stanley left all his white
men behind except his servant William.
Stanley asks Tippoo lib what he is going
to do, and suggests that he would like to
have him go with him if agreeable, as they
have both been over the road twice and
know the route well. Stanley says he will
wait ten days for him and then move for
ward slowly, going to Big Island next.
This letter was taken to Stanley Falls by a
messenger and forwarded by post. The
messenger also conveyed number of
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1889-01-24
DOINGS OF CONGRESS
IMPORTANT MEASURES C0NsmERED
AND ACTED UPON.
At the Nations Capitol - What Is Being
Done by the Senate and House - Old
Matters Disposed of and New Ones Cons

At the Nations Capitol - What Is Being
Done by the Senate and House Ola
Matters Disposed of and New Ones Com
s;dersd.
AFTER the usual routine morning business
the Senate resumed consideration OF the tariff
bill on the 18th inst at section 2ial the FIRST Of
the administrative sections. The reading Of the
bill was co included, after various amendments
and much discussion. The following confTma-
tions Of Presidential appointments were made !:
Samuel T. Leavy, Of Kentucky, agent at the
Yankton Indian Agency, Dakota; Howard Ellis
Of New Jersey, United States Consul at Rotter-
lene, Tex; William H. Robsrtson, Of the Dis
trict OF Columbia. now Commerce 81 Agent ct
ort Hope, Canada, Consul at st Gale; Capt.
General, with the rank Of major; Capt. Edward
asss4ss Sssi u Sis 81. ssass ssss::
First Lieut.. Robert Craig, Assistant Quarter.
MASTER with the rank of Captain. Senator Plumb
introduced blu to provide for the organization
of reginental bands Tor the army. The bill states
that there shall be allowed to each regiment q
band; TO consist OF one chief musician, two prfn-
s1pal musicians one sergeant and thirty priyatss
to an end by an agreement entered iIto be-
tween Mr.. Weaver and the Democratic mem.
Carlisle Carl Mr. nanda Mr. Mills II and Mr. Rssssr
were present ut the meeting. and AFTER review
OF the situation and the Consequences OF a con-
tinuance Of the dead-1ock 1t was agreed that
Weaver should immediately desist from further
flibustering and in consideration OF This Speaker
Carlisle shall recognize motion to pass the
Oklahoma bill on the next suspension Monday,
and il the opposition fiibuster aea!nst the bill
Weaver is to have every facility permissible
under tho rules for continuing the Legislative
day from day 10 day until vote 10 taken upon
tho passage of the bill. Mr. Steele of Indiana
called up 8 bill incren. ing to s5) month the
pension OF Elizabeth g. Scott, uTon which the
previous question was ordered last session, and
which thus became privileged The bill was
ssed. Mr. Dibble of South Carolina submit
fed Tho conference rsport on the bill increasing
the limit of cost for the purchase Of site for
public building at San Francisco The confer
ence fixes the limit at 80 0. 90 The report was
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-01-17
After Dark Dangers Of Augusta.

lhchucDcc JOuTudl.I
For some days past people living on the
last side have been annoyed by mysteli-
JUS parsonage who persists in logging their
footsteps late in the evening. Several peo-
pie going home alone after ten o'clock have
walked along Arsenal street for some dis
lance without seeing anyone when suddenly
up pops this strange individual seemingly
from nowhere and follows them to their
dwelling, keeping few steps in the rear.
When he has escorted person home he van
ishes as suddenly as he appeared. As far as
is known he has spoken but once, when he
was rather insolent to gentleman whom he
was following. He is described as middle
sized man wearing dark suit and brownish
overcoat He keeps his face in the shadow
as much as possible. No one has as yet seen
his features distinctly. As the ladies in that
vicinity are now afraid to go out after dark
it is thought that an investigating committee
will be formed which will endeavor to find
out the identity of the mysterious pedes-
ITfdu.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-01-17

In his message to the legislature Gov
Hoyey of Indiana made some very strons
recommendations on this subject of ballo
reform. Inasmuch as the question
is now before the Maine legislature Gov.
Hovey's suggestions may prove of yalne
here. He recommends
i; That provision be made Tor full and fair
Of each eieotor Be investigated before shss
o. election any person WHO shall hire or prevent
subject to fine and Imprisonment.
2. Limit the number Of electors TO each election
precinct, so as not to exceed 300 voters.
"3. Provide that every precinct shall be sur
rounded ana protected by some kind of barriers
or guard rails which win prevent all persons, ex-
and make the infraction Of this rule 4 INSIDE.
"A. Provide that the buying or offering to buy
BY any subterfuge or evasion or pretepce, or by
hiring any person to work at the polls for the
election Of any candidate, shall be criminal with
penalty Of MISUNDERSTANDING for liz TO the brib-
conviction, let the penalty be nofiess than two
years In the State prison. MeT who viii thus
pollute and corrupt the ballot ar not worthy Of
er be trusted i suggest that rmight be policy
TO exempt witnesses from punishment in bribery
eases ;, In which they may be Implicated L viii
a9ss impossible 70 convict the guilty briber
49,, %. Make 1t unlawful and criminal for any po-
Itlcal convention or committee to demand exact
any candidate for oftice, and provide the penalty
of disfranchisspont for life to the member or
members of sach convention or committee, who
may demand or attempt 10 enforce such assess
ment or contribution. No Office should be placed
beyand the reach OF the poorest man in the State
Nominations now are said to have their price, ike
the Roman purple of ancient days, and it Is our
duty II possible TO put an end to such corruption.
These are pretty vigorous measures, but
there can be little doubt that vigorous meas
ures are needed in Indiana
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-01-17
How to Fill the Church


.The best way to keep church full" said
DR.. Van Dyke, of the Brick church, the
other day, when referring to the complaint
that the masses do not attend religious SER
vices, lis for every church member to attend
regularly every service. That will help;
then let every member bring as many people
an possible will him. Draw them in. There
is great deal If nonsensical talk nowadays
about getting minister's that will draw. A
man came upto my study the other day from
one of the cbrches near Murray Hill that is
vacant and e said: L wish you could re-
commend u minister for our church. /
said, 4 can'ecommend dOzen!' He seemed
rather blued at that; thought that was a
large nunper, and said, Won't you suggest
name p And / went on suggesting one
name afr another. / suggested one man
and he sid, i understand that man has not
very srong voicep suggested another.
We'll, understand that man wears black
cravat a the pulpit Another man. We'll
understand that man is not very good
readet And another man. We'll, under
delivry.' Finally he said, We'll, what we
want.n our church is a minister that will
draw oh. no, my Christian friend, what
you vant is a church that will hold. You
hava,t get it. Twenty congregations have
passd through your church in the last %
year, and they have passed through because
y0ulaye not had church that Withhold.
Yof want church that will mold the people
WIN they get into it. The minister cannot
h0l. Success depends not half so much up
onshe minister, as upon you, the church.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-01-17
An Amendment Suggested

A resolution was introduced into the
House yesterday, granting the free use Of
the hall of the House of Representatives to
the Hon. w. F. Lunt, who is soon to become
citizen of Arizona, and Col. II. II. Logan.
who is already a citizen Of that TERRITORY,
to deliver lecture setting forth the glories
Of that far-off land. The only object these
gentlemen can have in view is to induce
Maine men to emigrate to Arizona or to in
vest their money in enterprises In that Terri
tory Both Of these objects are perfectly le-
Ultimate. But we are very strongly inclined
TO agree with the minority Of the representa-
tives who thought the State House was not
the place to set forth Inducements tending 10
depopulste the State, and to disagree with
the majority. who seemed to think that it
was. Neither do we think the proposition
to let them have the hall for $500 helps mat
ters any. The hall in question is not pub
lie hall. 1t Is for the use Of the House Of