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The Indianapolis journal., 1889-11-22
Murdered in q Saloon Row.

MITCHELL, Nov. 21.-On last Saturday
night at Basss saloon. known as the
Farmers Exchange" Richeleu Lynn, a
young man of the neighborhood, had inn
bibed too freely of liquor and became lit
Bass. put him out of the saloon, an action
which he resisted and i'm the melee that fol-
lowed young Lynn received injuries from
which he died Tuesday evening. Bass is
under arrest. The coroner with large
night
The Indianapolis journal., 1889-11-22
MINOR MATTERS.
Value and Quantity of Sugar. Coffee and Hemp
Raised in Mexico.

Raised in Mexico.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 2.-Thomas Ryan,
United States minister to Mexico, in re-
port to the Department of State on Mexi-
can products and exports. says: 'The pro-
ductions of sugar. corn and wheat are re-
markably small. The average value of the
sugar product is about sig cents per pound.
The average value of sugar exported is only
2i2 cents per pound, aggregating SlO7,276.
The average value of the coffee product is
% cents per pound. about one-half of which
is exported, at valne OF 16.9 cents per
pound. The value of the hennequen (hemp)
export is more than twice the combined
value of the entire export OF sugar, coffee.
corn wheat and textile tbre. The native
sugar product coming into the City of Mex
leo has steadily decreased from 1854 55S kill
ograms in 1884 10 4.6Sl, ,201 Kilograms in 1883.
There has been a steady increase in beef
consumption III the capital, from 50, ,751
beeves slaughtered In 1878 to s3, ,22S slaugk-
tered 1883. and an increase of mutton con-
sumption from o.. OBJ sheep in 1878 to $50, ,263
In 1883.
Dudley s. Tanner, Pension Attorneys.
Special To the Indianapolis Journal.
WASHINGTON. Nov. 2l.-Some surprise
was expressed in political circles this even
ing when the announcement appeared in
the Capital that Col. w. w. Dudley and
Corporal Tanner, both ex-Commissioners of
Pensions. have formed copartnership in
the claims and pension business, and will
open an Office in Washington this week. It
was believed by many that Corporal Tan
ner was to receive another appointments
but he SAYS he abandoned that idea some
weeks ago. and that the partnership with
Colonel Dudley has been contemplated for
The Indianapolis journal., 1889-11-22

SEND two-cent stamp 10 DIR. j. c. Aver 4 90.
Lowell, Mass, for u set Of their album cards
The Indianapolis journal., 1889-11-22
Was A. c. Staley Murderede

epeciai To the indianapolis Journal
SOUTH BEND. Nov. 2l.-Some months
since this community was startled by the
sudden death of A. G. Staley, one of its most
prominent wOOlen manufacturers, whose
sudden death was attributed to a fatal dose
of morphine, given by mistake for quinine.
Mr.. Alexander. the druggist of whom the
drug was bought, stOutly declares that he
could not have made the fatal mistake. To-
day the coroner, after a thorough lnvesti-
cation. exonerated the druggist. and de-
clares the package of quinine was ex-
changed and morphine substituted by un-
known parties. Much excitement is Oc-
casioned on account of the prominence of
the families interested.
The Indianapolis journal., 1889-11-22

New YORK. Nov. 21.-J. NJ. Toucey. gen.
eral superintendent of the New York Gen.
trail railroad. had long conference this
afternoon with the representatives of the
at West Albany. At the close of the meet
ing Mr.. Toucey said that all matters had
been arranged satisfactorily to both sides.
Their demand of payment for extra hours
had been granted by the Central. The men
had expressed themselves as satisfied and
all threatened danger of a strike had been
avarfad
The Indianapolis journal., 1889-11-22
Law and Order League at Bement.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal
MONTICELLO, Nov. 21.-Several of the
business men and leading citizens of Be-
ment. Piatt county. have organized the
Bement Law and Order Leagne, which has
for its object the arraigning and bringing
to Justice of all violators of the law.
especially violators of the dram-shOp
law, and the breaking up OF the gang OF
thieves that have been breaking into stores,
houses and railroad cars at that place. The
society has fund of $500. to be used in
protecting the town against law-breakers.
They have already rid the town of one
gambling-den, and have brought several
criminals to Justice.
The Indianapolis journal., 1889-11-22
a Negros Hideous Crime.

Speciai 10 the Indianapolis Journal.
EVANSVILLE. Nov. 21.-A burly negro
named Gascan, living about two miles from
the city, is in Jail for criminal assault upon
an eight-year-old girl named Lydia Puryea,
whose parents reside in Vincenncs, under
another name. The girl was given to a
woman to adopt, who put her in charge of
Gascan's family and abandoned her. For
three months her life has been one of tor
ment. The truth finally learned by neigh
bor a warrant was sworn out, and officers
Cahill and Hutton. after a desperate light
him into town this afternoon. bound with
ropes. The little victim is being tenderly
cared for. but her life is despaired of. The
prisoner takes his arrest coOlly, and does
not seem to realize the enorInity of his
nation throughout the city, and men are
very OutSpOken tonight regarding il
The Indianapolis journal., 1889-11-22
Mrs. Goodloe,s son-in-Law Appointed.
Bonds Held at Home and Abroad.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21.-Gen. w. 5. Rose
Grams, Register of the Treasury. in his an
nual report shows that during the year
81 800 bonds amounting TO S103. .S94 $50. were
issued. and S5. 149 bonds, representing $751;
81. 1.450. were Cancelled. The total amount
which amount only sic. .362. $50. or 1.36 per
cent. are held abroad.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1889-02-08
ANOTHER NEW NAME.
William NJ. Eyarts Will Have a
Place in the Cabinet,
In CASE BLAINE DECLINES
Rnmor at indianapolis that He Has Re-
fused the State Department-Ex-Goy.
Foster of Ohio Looms Up AS
Promising Cabinet Timber.

INDIANAPOLIS, Feb. $50 far as can
be learned here Window for the treasury
seems to be a fixed fact. That he has
been or will be rendered the place is ac-
cepted On all sides. There is a diversity
of opinion as to the advisability of such
al appointment, but on the. whole the
sentiment among Republicans here
seems to favor it. On other cabinet
places nothing new developed and while
it can be traced to no certain source all
agree in the opinion that Rush will be
the next secretary of war.
There was a rumor in Intervening that
word had been received from Mr.. Blaine
that he would not accept the state de-
partment, but it could not be verified.
On the strength of the rumor there was
considerable discussion as to who would
get that place, and it is the general be-
lief that should he finally decline Evarts
would be the choice of Gen. Harrison.
The United Press correspondent e
deavored to find some friend of the gen
eral who had heard him give any e.
preston on the subject, but all efforts
were barren of result. The general has
had a busy day of it in receiving callers.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1889-02-08
gafIg ress md 9akotaiaa
SOME PIBNDISH CRIMES
Three Negroes Brutality Assault q
Mother and Daughter.
A STOVE FULL OF POWDER.
A Demon Effort to Annlhi,ate a Famii,
Jack, the Ripper Again-A Sick
ening Tale from ontario-Chins-
men Robbed and Murdered.

New York, Feb. r. Advices from
Manage, Nicaragua, says: 1.-THE people
have been greatly aroused by six of the
most atrocious murders ever committed
within the city limits Of this city. The
murderer or murderers have vanished
as quickly as Jack the Ripper
and have left no track for identi,
iication. All of the victims were
women of the character who met
their fate at the hands of the London
murderer. They have been found muir
dercd just as m~ysteriously, and the evi.
dences point toallnostidentical methods,
Two were found butchered out of all
recognition. Even their faces were most
horribly slashed, and in the cases of all
the others their persons were frightfully
disfigured. There is no doubt but that
a sharp instrument. violently but dex.
terousiy used, was the weapon that sen,
the poor creatures out of the world,
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1889-02-08
The Coming States.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1.-THE house
committee on territories authorized a
favorable report on Springer's omnibus
bill for the admission of the territories
of Idaho, Wyoming and Arizona, The
bill provides for enabling acts for the
admission of these territories. The
full committee was present and the
members expressed their views on the
admission of Utah. On motion of Mr..
Mansur, a committee of five was APP
pointed to draft a report which would
embody the views of the entire com
mittee as nearly as possible;with the sug-
gestion that knowing the lateness of
the session, it would be impracticable
to admit Utah under the present bill at
this session of congress" The report
will be exhaustive and give to the coun-
try the benefit of the recent hearings
On the bill before the committee.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1889-02-08
chicago Auditorium Hotel.

CHICAGO, Feb. 1.-THE Auditorium
hotel, which is a part of the great struct-
ure in which the Republican convention
was held here last June, was leased yes
terday to a triumvi1ate. of famous hotel
men comprised OF James Il. BBresyn.
proprietor of the Gilsey house in New
York; r. II. Southgate, proprietor of
the Hotel Brunswick, New York, and
Charles w. Shepherd, manager of the
West hotel at Minneapolis. They will
form a stock company, of which Mr..
Breslyn will be president and Mr..
|~Southgate vice president and manager.
The hotel and auditorium will both open
in November, the latter with an operate
festival on a greater scale than any
thing ever before attempted in the coun-
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1889-02-08
Looking for a black Fiend.

CUMBERLAND, Md, Feb. e Some
time ago a white girl named Greuber,
aged IL, went to work in Mr.. T~earney's
family Of this place. While the family
was absent one evening a negro servant
named Douglass outraged the girl and
threatened that if she ever uttered one
word he would cut her throat, and use
her like Jack the Ripper" The young
girl was so frightened that it was not
until very recently that she informed
her father of the negro's crime. The
father sought the good offices of States
Attorney Sloan, who went to work and
last week bad the grand jury indict the
negro. Before the warrant could be is
SIZED for his arrest, Douglass, who got
wind of the matter, fled from the city.
The negro viii be lynched if found.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1889-02-08
First Publication Dec. 2.

Territory of Dakota, Second Judicial Dis
triot So.
In the District Court In and for the County of
Yankton.
defendant.
The Territory of Dakota Sends Greeting to
Henry Fahernwald. defendant.
YOU are hereby summoned and required to
L answer the complaint of j. 4. Bruce,
plaintiff which was fled in the Office of the
clerk of the district court within and for said
Yankton county, at Sankton, Dakota on the
7th day of December. 1888. and serve a cop of
your answer upon the subscribers at their
office, in the city of Yankton, D. T.. within
~exclusiv We of the day of service, OF the plaintiff
will take judgment against you for twenty dol
lars, and eight cents. with interest at seven
per cent per annum from Nov. lat 1888. besides
costs.
Dated at .Yankton. Dakota, this 9th day OF
November A.. D., 1888.
FRENCH d SMITH. Plaintiffs Attorneys.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1889-02-08

southeast of Cape Hatteras, Jan. 20.
Capt. Ingersoll, of the Chester, First
Mate Wells, the cook, and two eamen
We're drowned. The survivors were
forty-four hours lashed to the stump of
the mizzen mast before being discoy-
cred ty Capt. Wheaton, of the schooner
Kelsey. Their rescue was accomplished
with great difficulty. Twenty-four
hours before they were rescued they
sighted a life loaf putting out from
shore towards them, but it returned
without coming near.
Capt. DAILY, Of the life saving station,
claims he put out toward the wreck, but
seeing no signs of life on board returned,
not caring to risk his boat and crew for
nothing. Daily has since resigned, how
ever. A coincident in connection with
this story is the fact that it was iiscov-
cred that at the very time when Capt.
Ingersoll was spending his last moments
dashed to the rigging of the mast, his
Woodmunkville. N. j.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1889-02-08
She still Sleeps.

ATTIcA, N. Y, Feb, Mrs. Emma
Althouse, the sleeping woman, com
pleted the thirty-third day of her pres.
ent sleep, and there are no indications
that she will ever u from the com
atose. condition. This is her longest
sleep, and when she entered upon it she
told her sister that it would probably be
her last. Her breathing was an inter.
mittent series of gasps, her body was
cold but feverish, and her features wan,
yet peaceful. Twice have the physicians
tried to awaken the woman, but with
out much effect.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1889-02-08
The New York Yncht. club.

New YORK, Feb. THE election oil
officers of the New York Yacht club is
being held. AT first it seemed as if there
would be a serious contest, but all OPP,
position to the ticket nominated by q
recent meeting, has almost disappeared
Some of the names on the regular ticket
are being scratched, but there Is no or.
ganized movement to defeat the nom.
lnees. For commodore, Eldridge t.
Gerry heads the list, and the other can
didates are: Vice commodore, Archibald
Rogers; secretary, John III. Bird; treas.
urer, +. w. ID. Hurst; manager, John
Hyslop, fleet surgeon, DIR. Morris d.
Asch; regatta committee, S. Nicholson
Kane, Chester Griswold and William E.
Jca)ip
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1889-02-08

HAMBURG, Feb. IA Hamburg CORE
pondent publishes a letter signed lotto
Hierich," which gives an account of the
recent events in Samoa from a German
point of view. The letter says the whole
fight in Samoa occurred on German
private property. The writer asserts
that the United States steamer Nipsic
supplied the rebels with ammunition
through Capt. Leary, of the United
States steamer Adams, and he deplores
the fact that all the efforts of the Ger
man consul to stop the sale of war mu-
nitions to the natives has proved futile.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1889-02-08
A Hundred Souls Perish.

LONDON, Feb. 1.-THE bark Large
Bay. for Auckland, arrived at Spitshead
in tow in a sinking condition. Her cap
tain reports that on Monday night the
Large Bay came into collision with al
unknown steamer, and hat the latter
sank. Several of the bark's crew are
confident that the steamer carried pas
sengers, and estimate that the number
of persons ON board of her. including
her crew, as at least 100. The steamer
went down within eight minutes after
the collision.
Later-It is learned that the steamer
sunk off Beachy Head, Monday night,
by the bark Largo Bay was the Glencove
of the Glen line. She had on board a
crew of fifty-two men, twenty-eight OF
whom were Chinese.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1889-02-08
snncea The ~

WABASH, Ind, Feb. 7.-There was
much excitement in the vicinity of
Fucker Brush, this county, over a school
row which has intensified a feud which
has long existed between two well
known families. Eva, the ~13-year-old
daughter of David v. Thompson, promi-
nent farmer, became obstreperous and
threatened to chastise the teacher if the
latter repeated a punishment. The
teacher called npon one of the big boy
pupils named Unger to put the girl out.
Unger pitched Eva out of doors uting
considerable violence. Unger was ar,
rested and brought to this CITY.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1889-02-08
The Tlmes SCORES a POINT.

CHICAGO, Feb. by direction Of
Mayor Roche, Superintendent of Police
Hubbard suspended from the police
force of this city. John Bonlield, in
spector and chief of detectives: Michae
j. Schaack, captain, and Jacob Loewen
stein, detective, pending an investiga
ton of the charges made by The Times
Lieut.. Elliott will act as chief of detec
tives vice Bontield, and Superintendent
Hubbard will issue a general order
which will name the officer who viii
take charge of the East Chicago avenue
station vice Setback.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1889-02-08
Met Mt the New Capital.

PHOENIX. Ariz., Feb. both houses
of the legislature met for the first time
in this city, which has become the terri
torial capital. The residents, who are
enthusiastic over the selection OF
Phoenix as the capital, cheered the mem,
bers as they passed to the Legislative
chambers. A banquet will be given to
celebrate the event. Phoenix is located
on the Salt river, almost twenty miles
above its confluence into the ella river.
1t is in almost the centre of the territory,
on an east and west line, and is about
l20 miles from the Mexican border. II
is about eighty miles from Prescott, the
former capital.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1889-02-08

PLATTsBURGH, n Y. Feb. 1.-Win-
lam Dennis, aged %, a shiftless, diaso-
lutte, but good-natured fellow living at
South Poro, Vt, received White Cap
warning some time CO., and shortly aft
erwards, on Jan. 27, disappeared. There
is considerable connection in the village
over the affair. Some think Dennis has
been murdered, others that he may
have been acGldentally drowned. His
wife and children are left destitute.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1889-02-08

act of May. Z. 1878, s6.351,s 15; cash pay.
ments by the company, Sf,421, IA; total,
81, 713, $50. This money was invested in
United States bonds and Pacific railroad
first mortgage bonds of a total face
value of ST, 249, 400. Market valle OF
these bonds Feb. /, 1889. $4,000, 440. In
crease in the fund by reason of the in,
y%estlnent, 81. 256 $50.
From the Central Pacific vas received
81, 469, 6S1: invested in bonds of the face
value OF 50, l4l 1888: market value Feb.
1, 1889, S 1891, 1S5; increased by reason
of the Investment. SS33l2 l04-
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1889-02-08

his chances have
vastly improved.
1t has not come
from anything he
has done, but
from the drift of
events"
The same talk
was heard in 9th
er quarters. 1t is
not thought that
Foster is slated
! for the treasury,
in the make
up Of the cabinet
it is believed some
place may be
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1889-02-08

UNION STOCK YARDS,
"tA.- C. ~
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1889-02-08
Annexatio4r Agitation.

OTTAWA, Ont, Fek There is good
authority for the statement that the
Dominion government will dissolve par
lament and appeal to the country in
the spring, probably in April. The chief
question at issue will be the maintenance
of the present connection with the Brit
ish empire or closer relations in some
form or other with the United States.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1889-02-08
ORG Gent and Costs.

CHICAGO, Feb. ~T.-Judge Blodgett
made a ruling reaffirming his decision
of several weeks ago in the case of the
American Bell Telephone Company VS..
che Cushman Telephone Company, for
damages for infringements on patents
the judgement being one cent and costs
for the plaintiff. The case will be APP
pealed to the United States supreme
cC,urt.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1889-02-08
ApRlFT Al SEA.

Frozen Sailors Picked Up.
NEW YORK, Feb. THE schooner
James E. Kelsey, Capt. ]. Whealton,J r..
arrived at this port from Wilmington,
N. c., having on board Second Mate
John Christmas and two seamen, the
sole survivors of the crew OF the
schooner Allie Il: Chester, hailing from
New York, which had become disabled
during a gale encountered ON the trip
from Charleston to Barren islands with
phosphates and struck the outer edge of
the Diamond reef. eleven miles
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1889-02-08
Crushed His skulI.

LOUISVILLE, KY, Feb. CHARLES
Sink, an engineer on a Kentucky and
Indian Bridge train, put his head of
the cab. window as the train was enter
ing the bridge, and was struck by the
fence that protects the footway. He
was knocked out of the cab and his skull
crushed. causing death in a short time.
He was "a years old, married, and lived
in New Albany.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1889-02-08
Negro Rayishers.

SUMMIT, Miss, Feb. Mrs. Sallie
Gordon, living twelve miles from here,
admitted three negroes to her house fol-
shelter during a rain storm The
drew pistols and compelled Mrs. Gordon
and her ~14-year-old daughter to submit
to violence. The mother offered them
money and cotton to spare the child,
butin vain. As soon as the facts be.
came known the neighbors organized
aud pursued the negroes One was
caught and Immediately lynched. He
confessed, duplicating the others, who
had not been captured at last accounts.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1889-02-08
4 cbeck 10 Loui,lana Iowlessness

NEW iberia, La, Feb. 7.-As a result
OF the attorney generals Investigations
of the recent ~outrages, The sheriff has
arrested about fifteen men for assault
ing Joseph Visitor and others, and for
conspiracy to cause people to leave town.
The penalty for the offense is 81, 900 fine
and one years imprisonment. The pris-
oneTs are held in 81, 00 bail each to ap-
pear for trial. They include one cavalry
captain and deputy sheriff, one large
land owner, several merchants, farmers
and laborers, n livery stable Keeper,
editor and one steamboat man.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1889-02-08
Torn to Pieces by Red Devils.

SAULTE STE. MARIE, Mich, Feb. IA
horrible murder was committed at Little
Current, Ont, 100 miles east of here.
Christiana Togos, a half-breed, was out
ragged by five Indians and then literally
torn to pieces. Two of the murderers
were brought to Canada 500 and lodged
in iai1.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1889-02-08
Done for Rexenre.

PARKERsBuRG, w. Va, Feb. T.-Tay-
Tor Melton was arrested, charged with
deliberately filing a stove with powder
to destroy a family named Harmon.
When N of the family kindled the fire
the stove was blown to atoms, the house
shattered and a boy terribly burned.
Taylor threatened to blow up the house.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1889-02-08
Death from an Alleged ..Ripper.

New York, Feb. Fannie Moore,
aged II, was stopped on the street Janu-
AIRY "a, while going home from school,
by a well-dressed man who insulted her
and declared that he was Jack the
Ripper" The child was terribly fright
ened and on seeing the effect of his
words the man fled. Fanny was delir-
o M when she reached home, and brain
fever set in from which she died Mon.
dox. &
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1889-02-08
Investigating Alleged Discrimination.

WASHINGTON, Feb. THE interstate
commerce commission are hearing evil
dence in the complaint of Cox Bros. &
Co. of Drifton. Pa, against the Lehigh
pal charge against the railroad is that it
is giving rates on coal to the Lehigh
Valley Coal company which uniustly
d~iscriminates against the complainants.
The decision is awaited with a good
deal of interest by the corporations of
the state.