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Daily Yellowstone journal., 1890-04-30
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n. Na- Tired Rrh si'rl.y aud lie found
.n I,rlr.f,.;IraI sd 1T noun.
"Ther are uDt ma men in public
affairs w,.u Waste an sentiment on
reporters.' said RoDnri VI. \. Lane.
They an, Ta.lrr iuclIurd to look on
ia" newspaper repr ,entitiv" ~ one OF
IN" icutact's uf degIl ii-h aud 10 step
0n IL and bruIsr ii ou general principles
at every opportunity. II they want
the reporter Ia do something Tor them
they ARE as friendly as porous plas-
| ter but If they do not they take oc-
casInu To- snub hIU-when they can.
But Dr. Thomasof The People church
isn't III this class IL, is man who
has something like human sympathy
for ms fellows, and that. too, when he
cannot be accused of having any selfish
interest al stake.
\ short time ago | was assigned to
get synopsis Of his Sunday morning
sermon. IL happened that the night be-
fore news WAS rampant. and lwas hust-
ling, with lut ol other reporters. on
a very important local sensation until
the second edition went Ia press. As
consequence, | looKed rather tagged
out when : presented myself at DIR.
Thomas house early the next after
noon and asked tp I've allowed io look
over the manuscript Of hi> sermon
and make transcript thereof He
toos me into his library aud seated
me al his desk with the manuscript in
front of me. and with few cordial
words made me feel at home. Then he
sat down and pitched into my work.
| After few minutes he said
Were you al work late last night,
Lane!
Il told him | was laboring until
nearly 3 o'clock ON the sensation
which al! the Sunday papers con-
tanned.
You must be tired. he said. You
look tired.
Il laughed and told him that was,
but that such consideration didnt
count IN the newspaper business.
Well. I've preached my regular
sermon and conducted two funerals
today. he said. ia his slow comforta-
Bile style. and I'm pretty tired my
self: but | don't believe Tia as tired
as you are. Now, you lie down here
on this lounge aud 90 IL sleep while
| write a synopsis oi lhH sermon for
you.
Il protested f,,ul,. a. was pound
ia decency 10 co. Uul tiIu r8ud duclor
gently insisted. ,IU 10 "A mumcut or
two ] was stretched nut uu Iis com
Portable library llpu-r und he was
tucking blanket aruJsd M.
i will guarantee. ac >iid, as he
fixed me up snuglN, Ihal YOU won't
catch any theological hrrr,r', from
this blanket. and it will keep >ou from
taking cold.
Then he sal down at his desk and
wrote. while |, tired a. was aud lulled
by the delicious consciousness of kind
ly sympathy, drifted off into the
sweetest sleep imaginable.
II was awakened by the doctors
finger and thumb on my ear, aud sat
up and got my bearing while he stood
and smiled with satisfaction.
You were sleeping SD sound Y and
evidently enjoyed il so much that /
couldn't bring myself 10 awaken you
earlier, he SAID. Here is your copy.
Ii is q 80
Il had slept away the whole after
noon while he had done my work aud
enjoyed seeing me rest. Now, there's
my idea of "a thoroughly good man
Chicago Mail
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1890-04-30
KEMMLER's COFFIN.

The chair has now been removed ia
the room Of execution AMI th. c,ffln
will follow Tomorrow. Toe inter
ment will be made in the prison yard.
Ii has been given out that all con-
muuicatlon with tue prison will he
suspended Tomorrow, and all tele.
phone and Telegraph wires cut out,
which probably means tEst the off,
cials will he too busy preparing fl
the event 10 attend tn business, but il
may mean that the execution il 10
take place thst day and 1t Is this speck
of doubt that worries the watchers.
The Western Union hss established n
branch Office across the road from the
prison TO expedite the business and
facilitate the avalanche Of matter that
Is now put upon the wires nightly,
Latest news about the murderer Is
that he Is still alive and no one knows
definitely NJ what hour or what day
the shock OF the w'sihunderbult will
be cent through his body. II has been
almost settled upon that the execution
was to take place on Tuesday, but the
machinery Of the death rooc had no,
been put in order when the working
hours were over this evening, and II ID
believed now the arrangements will
not be completed until late tomorrow.
Warden Durston, who 10 In absclpte
charge. said this afternoon thHt the
execution certainly would not occur
during the next twsnty-four hours.
OF coure, In compliance with the law
requiring secrecy, the warden will not
divulge the exact time, yet 10 10 under
stood it will bs some time Wednesday.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1890-04-30
AWAITING DEATH.
Preparations Almost Completed
for Electrocution of Kemmler
at Auburn, New York.
Only two Reporters Will be Al
lowed 70 See the First Death
by Electricity.
II May be on "wednesday.

AUBURN, \. Y, April 2s.-The fir.t
day of the week fixed for the electro.
cution Of Krmmler il drawing to u
close, aud Warden Durston'- lips are
still sealed ~ 10 the precise day OF
carrying nut the dread sentence. The
condemned has not manifested IN.
sllght-.t concern as 10 his last day on
earth, while the score or mole Of news
paper C Respondents that haunt the
hotels aud prison c,rridor- are con
sun.'i with cario-ity on the subject.
The wsrdep adh.fe- IL fisyihly Ia hi-
re."luiion Ia perm hut two newspa-
per Zen, representatives, Of two pres
assuciaiipb-, Ia witness the eXecLti' n,
ana no'hif z will move him. The si-
rivals to day, out i'd. of the horde OF
New York reporters, hsve included
Electrician Davis, assistant To Harold
p. Brown, who Will get the e'trtrical
appliances in shape for imm iiate ur-
and conduct the final test; District
Attorney Quimby, OF Erie county; Dr.
Carlos +. McDnual,!, Of New York,
and DIR. Southwick, OF Buffalo. Moth
ing new was developed except that
preparation, for the la-t act continue
tn be made.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1890-04-30

extra heavy rereipt-. CIpprd Texas
sold from :i.7j 10 -. -; Nebraska up
10 - u while Nebra-Sa lambs ,"Id up
TO 81 90.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1890-04-30
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PHYSICIANS.
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~ PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON
One" e. y =. Savag,'s drag store. l2tt
E.R. b., r. fish,
~ PHYSICIAN, SURGEON ASD OssTETsICIAs.
Arti, WuuiarEr und r.hunsh.lier.l Ofice al
'aysse's drag store Niles ''ry, ". I
q Au.iNEi.
~. DksT.sT,
ME- street, over StOck growers National Bank,
al ~"rk suarsn'oei and at ressons"ic rates.
- r. IOkCUKAN.
Rs senior Veterinary surgeo sth cavalry.
Residence Miles tity. Calls attended day OF
. light. Leave orders al >avage's drug store Cor.
ssponjenec pnnprly an,~ere
- H. LEBCHER. NJ. D..
Physician sndsugeon.
Once and Tesiden,e over Hhiie Elephant. VI lain. =
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1890-04-30
THE CHAIR or DEATH,

about which 20 much has teeh writ
ten and 80 little known, was to-day
shown an Associated Press reporter by
Warden Durstop. II WA found stored
In the state shop Of the prison, aud the
eD ire mechanism Of this mysterious
accessory WAS fully explained. In the
same room were two other chair- OF
sim l,r design ard material. They
were sll manufactured within the
walls of the prison under the direction
of Warden Durston, aud are intended
for use iu two other places where elec-
tririty IL to be used in the execution
of criminals-Sing Sing and Dsnne-
mora prisons. In roam adjacent to
the "ne where the chairs were s.ored
two con lets were working, ino usfri.
ously applying coat of black walnut
stain to mysterious looking box. The
warden was ssked what it was aud
he replied.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-02-19
COL. Villas VIEWS,
He Thinks Cleveland and Reform VIII
Sweep the Land Next Time.

CHICAGO, Feb. l9-The Times this morning
prints column interview on the political
situation with Col. VIM. F. Villas, late Secretary
Of the Interior. The article speaks of him as
Mr.. Cleveland's friend and confidaut. Asked it,
in his opinion, the discussions of the campaign
of 1888 strengthened or weakened the cause of
tariff reform, Col. Villas replied: '.Unquestion-
ably 1t strengthened it. No man can review the
history of political discussion in this country
and deny that the people understand and accept
argument and are governed in their action by
their Judgment. 1t may happen at times. as in
the last campaign, that the secret and
corrupt use OF vast sums of
money, combined with sectional
hate or some ephermeal frenzy can snatch
close contest. But this cannot be when the
people eithe: fail to understand or fail to act
according to sound argument. The contrary
is well established by the returns of 1856, tariff
reform having made gains and progress wher-
ever discussion was most plentious and failing
where argument necessarily moves slowly to
the reach OF all"
THE same. it will have on the power OF
healthy, vigorous youth, was Col Villas answer
when questioned as to the effect, the lapse of
four years would have on the sentiments of
the voters with reference to the tariff
issue. "And surely" continued he 1.-THE battle
OF 1892 will be fought on the same issue. 1t is
my opinion that by that time the democrats
can sweep the country ON that issue if the right
men are nominated for President and Vice
President.
Upon having his attention called to the
administration of Mr.. Cleveland and asked if
he thought the future would regard it favor
ably he said. after some explanatory remarks:
Il don't hesitate to say it ought to be sou
Col. Villas took an encouraging view Of the
outlook for the democrats in Wisconsin this
year and said there is good hope for them if
the democratic state committee make an
aggressive, vigorous and wise campaign.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-02-19
Wall Street Today.

NEW YORK, Feb. 10, IL a.m.-The market was
less active than yesterday at the opening,
but firm to strong tone prevailed and first
prices as compared with the final figures Of last
evening generally showed advances of from Il
to u per cent, while Jersey Central was ex-
ceptional with gain OF per cent. Sugar and
Rock Island were still the leaders In activity.
but Lacawanna, St. Paul and Louisville and
Nashville followed closely. The remainder of
the market dull and without
feature. There were further advances in the
early dealings. but, except in sugar and Jersey
Central, these gains we're connned to small
fractions only and were generally completely
wiped out in the succeeding reaction. Jersey
Central, after opening up ! per cent at l20,
rose to III, and sugar opened up u at 81 -
and advanced Is to 6s5j4. The market hesi-
tated for a time, but toward the end OF the
hour the downward movement gathered
strength, and everything except Jersey Gen.
trial was carried below the opening figures
Oregon short line dropped per cent on very
light transactions. At this hour the market
is active and. heavy at the lowest prices
reached
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-02-19
An Entertaining Rascal

TOPEKA, KAN, Feb. l9.-1he most daring and
deliberate robbery in the history of Topeka
occurred yesterday morning, when q young
man ransacked the residence Of B. F. Booker
and took S150 in cash and diamonds, watches
and jewelry valued at Sl,000 Mrs. Booker
was awakened at 2 o'clock and found the
turglar IN her room. She asked what was
wanted He spoke 10 be and sat down on q
window sill and talked for half an hour, finally
calling the servant and asking her for the
money. He cautioned the women to make no
outcry, assuring them that if they remained
quiet until he departed he would hurt no one.
When he got ready to 60 he bade them good
night and went out OF the front door, He
promised to leave some of the money, but for
got 1t. He said he had entered the house by a
back window at IL O'Clock and had gone
through every room. As he entered each room
lac turned on the electric light and went away
leaving every light in the house burning ex-
cept the one in Mrs. Booker's sleeping apart
ments William Ragan, brother of the servant
girl. has been arrested on suspicion and Mira
Booker has identified him
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-02-19
REDUCING THE REVENUE.
The Ways and Means Committee Pro-
pose to Cut Of About $50, 200, 900.

The majority Of the ways and means COM
mittee are constructing their tariff bill with
the view of making a reduction of $50, 900, 900
in the revenue. In view of the close proximity
of estimated expenditures to the amount Of
revenue expected to be collected it is proposed
to suspend the operation Of the sinking fund
act, which takes an appropriation of about
SAC, ,000, 900 each year.
1t is proposed to repeal the tobacco tax and
cut of about 80 per cent is likely to be made on
the sugar duty. This sugar question is not yet
settled, the desire being to take off all the duty
and in Difference to the demands of the sugar
men that they shall continue to be protected
it is likely that the 80 per cent reduction is all
that will be made.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-02-19
THE DISTRICT IN CONGRESS.

ADVERSE REPORTS ON THE NAVY YARD BILLS.
Mr.. Blackburn. from the committee on naval
affairs, struck sorrow to the hearts of the
employees Of the Washington navy yard by re-
rting from the committee adversely on two
Of the pet measures of the navy yard people,
One was Mr.. Hale's bill regulating the pay Of
per diem employees of the navy yard by
the pay received by employees Of the
same class in the Brooklyn navy
yard and the other the bill remunerating en-
ployes Of United States navy yards for time
lost in consequence of injuries received
while on duty in said yards. Both the bills
were indefinitely postponed.
SUNDAY REST DAY.
It was q Sunday rest day in the Senate to-
day, petitions being received from several
states begging the passage Of such bill.
THE PROPOSED NATIONAL MUSEUM BUILDING.
Mr.. Morrill, today in the Senate reported q
bill from the committee on public buildings
and grounds for the purpose Of erecting fire.
proof building 800 feet square for the use of the
national museum. Two stories and basement
is to be the height and the situation on the
southwestern portion of the grounds Of the
Smithsonian Institution. Five hundred thou
sand dollars is appropriated as a starter. The
building will be west of the Smithsonian build
ing, having q roadway between il and the latter
of not teas than 80 feet
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-02-19
Joe Bigyar Dead.

LONDON. Feb. 19.-Mr. Joseph Gillis Biggar,
nationalist member of parliament for the west
ern division of Cavan, died at his residence in
Clapham today
Mr.. Biggars death was caused by heart dis
ease. lie was present in the house of COM
mons last evening and was one of the teliers In
the division on Mr.. Parnelrs amendment to
the address in reply to the queens speech ask
ing for the repeal of the coercion act
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-02-19

sions, bridges and other matters equaled in
number, magnitude and importance his duties
in connection with the military establishment
Mr.. Breckinridge (Ky.) suggested that dur
ing the war there were two civilian assistant
secretaries in the War department and the ex-
pertinent was found to work exceedingly well.
Mr.. Chapman (Mich.) opposed the bill.
There was no dissatisfaction with the conduct
of river and harbor or bridge works at
present As to the pension division OF
the department he would use
the money which would be needed under this
bill for the employment of additional clerks
and surgeons, in order that the shameful delay
in the determination Of pension claims should
cease.
In the judgment of Mr.. McAdoo (N.J.) the
bill does not go far enough. He would have
civilians in charge of all the non-military bu-
reaus OF the department.. At West Point
men were educated to command men, and why
should they be given the buying of pork, sad
dies and horses and the dealing out OF coffee
and sugar when they graduated
THE OKLAHOMA BILL
The bill was favorably reported from the
committee of the whole to the House, and on
motion Of Mr.. Struble Qowa) the Oklahoma
bill was taken up.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-02-19

Preparations for the Coming Contest in
the House.

The leaders in the worlds fair movement
were taking advantage yesterday of the dull
ness on the floor of the House to confer with
one another in regard to the details of the pro-
ceedings when the worlds fair bills come up in
the House. Mr.. Gambler, the chairman of the
special committee, will have charge of the
allotment of time among the speakers. He
proposes to give the friends of each of the four
cities an ample and impartial opportunity to
present the claims of their respective cities,
and will also give time to
THE OPPONENTS OF ANY WORLDS FAIR PROJECT
to present their views The principal opposi-
ton comes from Texas and some of the other
southern states and from democratic members
in Indiana, but MIR. Gambler says that he is
receiving letters from all parts of the country
enthusiastically in favor of worlds fair
and that he believes the sentiment of the
House viii be very strongly in favor of fair.
He conferred yesterday with Messrs. Mills and
McAIillen, two Of the principal opponents of
the project, and assured them that they would
be given fair share of time in the debate.
There is some question with regard to whether
or not vote will be taken in the House upon
the advisability of holding worlds fair at all
prior to the selection Of a site.
THE LANGUAGE OF THE RESOLUTION
adopted by the House is ambiguous upon this
point, and it is likely that the matter will de-
pend upon the strength shown in debate by the
opponents Of the fair. Mr.. Hit Il.), at the
request OF Mr.. Springer. the democratic men,
Der of the worlds fair committee from Illinois
will take charge Of the interests Of Chicago on
the floor and will make the apportionment of
the time allowed to the friends Of the Lake
City. Mr.. Flower said he thought New York
would make good show when the vote came.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-02-19
FROM THE CAPITOL,
FLORIDA ASSASSINATION.
The Killing Of Deputy Marshal Saun'
ders Up in The Senate.
DISCUSSING ARMY AFFAIRS.
The Bill For An Assistant Secretary of
War in The House.
THE SENATE.

The Presidents message transmitting the
agreement recently made with the Sisseton and
Wappeton bands Of Sioux Indians for the ces-
sion Of their lands was presented and referred
to the committee on Indian affairs.
On motion OF Mr.. Reagan the House bill for
the sale of the military reservation of Fort
Bliss near Ell Paso. Tex, and the selection Of
another site therefore. was passed and the Sem
ate bill on the same subject was indefinitely
postponed
Among the petitions presented and referred
was one from citizens of Connecticut, inter-
ested in the cultivation of oranges in Florida,
asking duty of 81 box on imported
oranges.
Adverse reports were made from the commit
tee on naval affairs on the bill to regulate the
pay of employees at the Washington navy yard
and on the bill to remunerate employees at the
navy yard for time lost in consequence of in
juries received in the navy yard, and the bills
were indefinitely postponed.
REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES.
Among the bills reported from committees
and placed on the calendar were the following:
To provide for the disposal Of the interest of
the Virginius' indemnity fund.
For the erection of an additional are-proof
building at the national museum.
For an inspection Of meats for expectation
and prohibiting the importation Of adulterated
articles Of food and drink.
TOT tne EeileI OF women enrolled a. army
nurses.
rxCEssrvE FREIGHT RATES.
Mr.. Cullom, from the interstate commerce
committee, reported preamble and resolution
reciting the allegation that, by reason of excess
sive freight rates on lines of railroad, the great
section of country lying between the Rocky
mountains and the principal food distribution
centers in the east is unable to market its food
products and to obtain for them the
actual cost Of production, and direct
ing the committee to investigate such
allegation and to report to the Senate
whether such rates are reasonable or unreason-
able, and whether the reduction of such rates is
prevented or hindered by reason of any pro-
vision Of the interstate commerce act, and
whether more stringent enforcement of that
act Is practicable and would remedy the evil
complained Of. The resolution was agreed to-
On motion Of Mr.. Frye Senate bill for an
American register to the foreign-built steamer
Kimberly, now owned at San Francisco, and to
be named San Benito, was passed.
THE ASSASSINATION OF DEPUTY MARSHAL sAUN-
DERs.
The resolution heretofore offered BY Mr.
Chandler calling on the Attorney General for
information az to the assassination Of w. B.
Saunders, deputy United States marshal in the
northern district of Florida. was taken up, and
MIR. Pasco proceeded to address the Senate in
explanation Of the facts and circumstances of
the caae
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-02-19
Cold-Blooded Shooting.

CHICAGO, Feb. 1s.-Dauiel Downey, hack
driver, was probably fatally shot by Dan Mur-
ply, the book maker, this morning. Bystand-
ers say there was no provocation for II. Muir
ply, who il here from Tennessee on q visit.
came out Of Hogan's saloon at $40 State street
With him were Joe Uiiman and Charley
Thomas. the wealthy Chicago book makers.
All had been drinking. The three were ON
their way TO carriage that was waiting for
them, when Downey, not noticing the carriage
in waiting, asked them II they did not want .
carriage.
"Get away from me-" Murphy Il alleged to
have said, with an oath, and without further
provocaslon he drew . revolver and shot
Downey in the cheek, and - the unfortunate
man fell fred another shot, which took effect
IN Downey's left side. The three men then
entered their carriage and were driven rapidly
away. DoNney was taken TO the hospital,
where the physicians express the opinion that
he cannot live. Murphy and his two friends
were arrested about o'clock and locked mp at
the Harrison street station.