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The DeSmet leader. (DeSmet, Kingsbury Co., Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1890-10-25
Tar and Feathers.

A curious and desperate assault was
made upon an ex-gambler named p.
J. Quinn on the 9TH inst, in Union
Park, Chicago. Two men suddenly
confronted Quinn on Lake street, a
lonesome thoroughtare which forms
the parks northern boundary.
Quinn was compelled to hurriedly
strip to the waist, an argument in the
shape OF 38-caliber revolver greatly
assisting in accelerating his move
ments. A small tin bucket of tar was
quickly poured over him and a hand
ful OF feathers added by way of
adornment Then Quinn's assailants
knocked him down, kicked him re-
peatedly in the small of the back
and in the pit OF the stomach, render
ing him insensible for over an hour.
He was found by some people who
were strolling through the park, and
the police were notified, but there was
no trace Of the assailants.
Quinn has lately been posing as a
reformed gambler, writing a book
on gamblers methods, and is supposed
to have incurred the enmity OF the
fraternity.
The DeSmet leader. (DeSmet, Kingsbury Co., Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1890-10-25
A Girl Shoots Her Brother.

Two miles back OF West Point Is Il
small settlement called "StOney Lone
some" There dwelIs George Rhine
field, his wife and five children. The
parents went to New York and left
the children at home. On the 10th
inst. IL ncghbor visited the house and
found George, aged . years, lying on
the floor. Blood WAS flowing from a
wound in the left side OF his face. No
one else was there but child OF 3
wears. The shooting was done with a
shotgun. The charge made ragged
hole with many scattering shot, tear
ing away a part Of the jaw bone and u
number OF teeth. Most OF the shot
lodged in the roof 0i his mouth. \
doctor took seven shot out OF his
tongue. The boy was dying, and all
hr could say was "Ida did It. ida Is
his sister, IS years old. After the
shooting she walked to Highland Falls
ana told her aunt she had better 60
M to the house, as George has had
fits. The girl loaded the gun previous
to heshOoting, but whether he shoot
ing was purely accidental or lnten-
tional is not yet known,
The DeSmet leader. (DeSmet, Kingsbury Co., Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1890-10-25
Murder aud Snicldc.

Elmer Oliver, aged twenty-one years,
arrived in Chicago on the 18th inst,
from Kansas. He became intoxicated,
hired a livery team and drove to the
little town OF Freedom, twelve miles
south. He Immediately went to the
farm house of Mr.. Tuttle and request
ed to see his daughter, with whom he
was love. After the two had con-
versed Tor q few minutes the young
man requested the girl to marry him,
She refused, saying she was too young.
He then drew revolver and shot
the girl through the temples, causing
instant death. He then turned the
weapon upon himself and fired ball
through his head in exactly the same
place he had shot the girl. He lived
in an unconscious condition until next
morning, when he died.
The DeSmet leader. (DeSmet, Kingsbury Co., Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1890-10-25
Heavy Failures.

The failure OF X. G. Peters, the mil
honaire lumberman OF Manistee, Mich,
threatens to embarass one or two
Chicago firms. The Union National
bank began an attachment suit against
Mr.. Peters in the Circctit court on the
18th inst, for $74,4l2. The Wiscon-
SIN Marine and Fire Insurance Co,
began n similal suit for S5 900, and
5. NJ Millard entered attachment pro-
Ceedmgs for $4,000 against Peters
& Morrison, who are doing business
in Menominee, Mich. The writs
were levied on six million feet
OF lumber and other property, in
Guiding horses, wagons, and Office ap-
Durtenances, OF Higbee & Peters, at
the corner OF Paulina street and Blue
Island avenue, Chicago. The sheriff
also levied on load OF lumber in a
barge at the firms docks valued at
$500. The writs were levied on Mr..
Peters interest in the firm Of Higbee
& Peters. Charles T.. Hgbee claims
recently TO have purchased Mr.. Peters
interest i'm the firm and will probably
repleyin the goods levied on. The
other Chicago creditors are Rueer &
Durgn, lumber firm, $l1, 800, and
BiCkiord Knox 4 Co., amount not
stated
The DeSmet leader. (DeSmet, Kingsbury Co., Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1890-10-25
Sugar From Cuba.

An address and resolution passed
by the Havana chamber of commerce
favoring reciprocity with the United
States have been received at the state
department. The address is to the
minister of the colonies and treats of
the reform OF the Spanish tariff laws.
The financial condition OF Cuba Is
referred to as one which is "far from
being prosperous, and which may be-
come even worse than it now is i, as
possible, the principle of reciprocity is
definitely adopted in the tariF OF the
United States, with which nation our
commercial relations are so import-
ant, and il the changes made in our
tariffs are not such as to correspond
with that reform.
After the spanish-C Ctlban spsspns
The DeSmet leader. (DeSmet, Kingsbury Co., Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1890-10-25
Work of Rebuilding.

j. B. Sutphin of Duluth, owner of
the old Powder River Cattle company
yards, located on the Omaha road
about seven miles south OF West Sup
erior, Wis, is rebuilding the sheds and
barns which were destroyed by fire
over yearago. About three years ago
these yards were owned and operated
by the Powder River Cattle company,
a corporation composed of English
capitalists and which owned large
cattle ranches in Montana, Wyoming
and British Columbia. The failure OF
the ranges to support the cattle caus-
ed the company, after year or so, to
discontinue it's operations, and its
plant was purchased by j. B. Sutphin
OF Duluth, who made use Of the build
ings until they burned, since which
time the yards have been abandoned.
Mr.. Sutphin is making extensive inn
provements in the shape of building
Tor storing feed, sheltering sheds, barns,
etc, and will operate the plant on
large scale. ....
The DeSmet leader. (DeSmet, Kingsbury Co., Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1890-10-25
CRIMINAL NEWS.
Dagos Arrested by New Orleans
Police While Holding a Sc
Cret Meeting.
Stabbed to the Heart-A Reject
ed SuitOr's Deed-Struggle
With a Mad Woman.
Eight Men Perish on Lake Supe-
riOr-A Girl Shoots Her Broth
er-ConVicted OF Murder.

The police OF New Orleans on the
oOtb inst arrested fortv odd Italians
,tI,rlo Cr,Foro cor-
at Tic slo'''' va
ner OF burgundy ana Noh'' SUIeeIS'
Officers noticed large number OF
T.ol;ans dropuinp into the place in
so,,1 l,r.oy and brlirving that
WE ,i'; I';,, o,' yrorg forred tha;r
Ji,t noi,IJ t,''A fn',,d - mTon ,1dressirG
Wy ',,I 49, a'tiU ',nJsa,,t ~ itoIion Chorg,
Wv 80 o,';. unlawful a..en,LIT
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i,(,,,',,, ''2 ,rnr+'T - I,ro,, crowd around
.T'',I no",I ,,I,a ,,,on;fD.tod 1Isir hos.
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+,ij tli.jto n,o,t ot Grqtfirro uIore. AS
T,a ,,,N,, rnnId oi,nn0 rynlanatIon of
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h,Iaans ,r ma, ot tha grocery, they
I,,,l.I,l wa ot Tho u0lico station
.,I'a,,,S I''u 'o1 ,,;tHP Io;ng dnnUsrous and
,',''l H'" WIZ )Morontory iThn noIicn
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The DeSmet leader. (DeSmet, Kingsbury Co., Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1890-10-25
TIRED OF LIFE.
A. Il. Mullett, Ex- Supervising
Architect of the Treasury De-
partment, Commits suicide.
the Result Of Long
Sickness and Financial TrOu-
bles, the Cause.
Other Criminal and Events OF
An Interesting Nature
Tersely Related.

A. b. Mullett, one Of the best known
architects of Washington, ID. c., and tor
many years supervising architect OF
the treasury department, shot and
killed himself on the Goth inst, at his
residence. He had been inpoor health
for long time, suffering from rheu-
matte and other complaints, but it
is thought financial trouble was the
chief cause of Mr.. Mullett's act.
Later in the evening thecoroner was
summoned, and after an examination
OF the body gave a verdict OF death
from suicide due to melanCholia. The
remains OF Mr.. Mullett were taken to
Cincinnati for interment.
Mr.. Mullett was tifty-six years old
and was well known all over the Coun-
try. He designed many OF the public
buildings that have been erected in
different cities, among them being the
New York eth pOstottiCe, the st. Paul
postOthCe building and the imposing
state, war and navy department build
ing in Washington. Since his retire
nl6nL from the OlllCe Ol supervising
architect of the treasury Mr.. Mullet
has devoted most of his time to pro-
fessional business in Washington.
Mr.. MulIett leaves Il family of five
children, four of whom are in Wash
ington and one in Kansas City. His
mother, two brothers and two sisters
also reside in Kansas City.
Mr.. Mullett had d severe case of the
grip last winter, from which he still
suffered. For the past few months he
has been at times despondent and
gloomy. He had built several houses
recently that he could not dispose Of,
and this preyed upon his mind. Mrs.
Mullett is completely prostrated by
the severe shock and is under medical
treatment.
The DeSmet leader. (DeSmet, Kingsbury Co., Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1890-10-25

NJ. Roche, minister OF commerce has
introduced in the chamber of deputies
a general customs tariff bill. 1t pro-
vides a maximum tariff applicable to
products imported from countries not
cenceding commercial advantages to
France and minimum tariffreserved
for countries consenting to customs
regulations calculated TO benefit
French trade. Agricultural products
figuring exclusively in the maximum
class will not be considered in any ar
rangement with powers. Among raw
materials those will be exempt from
duty which are indispensable to great
manufacturers. The products thus
admitted free include raw silks and
woods, raw hides and raw cotton.
NJ. Deroulede created scene by for
bidding NJ. Reinach, whom he des-
cribed as "that lackey OF all adminis-
trations" to interrupt him. Presi-
dent Eloquet demanded the withdraw
al Of the Objectionable words. Der
oulede refusing to withdraw them, the
chamber censured him. Afterward
Reinach challenged Deroulede to q du-
Ell, and the challenge was accepted.
The DeSmet leader. (DeSmet, Kingsbury Co., Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1890-10-25
An Engineer Hero.

A horrible catastrophe was averted
on the Lake Shore & Michigan South
ern railroad on the 10th inst, near
Silver Creek, Pa, through the bravery
and cool-headed conduct of an engi.
neer.
A detached section of an east bound
freight train had been run into by an
other section of the freight, and apor-
ton OF the debris was thrown down
on the west bound track just as No. 5
fast train was going west. The engin-
eer OF the epassenger train, John Burns
OF Buffalo, was coming down the hill
at the rate of fifty miles an hour. He
saw truck ahead and then q freight
car. He saw an attempt TO stop his
train and jump and sacrifice the lives
of his $50 passengers. His fireman
had left him and freight cars mounted
one another ahead.
In second Engineer Burns resolved
to stand by his post, and, springing
from his seat behind the boiler, hspit
on every pound of steam, and opening
his sand box so as to get a hrmer
hold of the rail, the monster gave a
snort and sprang forward, threw the
truck and cut through the freight car
and other debris. Burns with won
derful fortitude held the lever, and
the moment he had cleared the OBJ
struction reversed his engine and
threw on the air brake as the train
entered the wreck. The sides were
torn out of three coaches.
The screams of women rose high
above the screaching OF the steam.
Although the engine was dismantled,
brave Engineer Burns emerged from
the debris alive but covered with scars
and bruises. Stout hearted men en-
braced the brave engineer hysterical-
ly, realizing that his heroism had saved
the train. But one passenger was
seriously injured, and that was Mrs.
Mary Kane OF Denniston, Ohio, who
was in the smoker. Her injuries are
internal, and several ribs are broken.
Joseph Meyers of Cleveland was hurt
about the head. Little Sissie Heitner,
daughter of David Heitner of Chicago,
had shoulder dislocated, and News
Agent John Quinn of Buffalo had an
arm hurt. A number OF others were
slightly injured. Strange TO say, not
a car in the train left the track, and
Judge s. s. Burke, president fthe To-
ledo 4 Ohio Central railroad, who was
on the train, pronounced IL the most
wonderful escape upon record. After
the people got quieted G, M. Splitter, q
Boston banker, headed a list, and over
$40O were presented to Engineer Burns
by the passengers.
The DeSmet leader. (DeSmet, Kingsbury Co., Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1890-10-25
THE ORIGINAL RECORD.

Christianu Chisley. an insane cOlored
woman, committed suicide by hanging her
self with pillow case, in Washington, u.
G., a rev days ago at IA police station where
she was locked uP.
A special from Orrvlle, Ohio, says the
inquest on the body Of Coroner SolOn
BOydstOn, who was run down by an en-.
CINE at that place while arresting n man
on the 18th inst, shows that B0ydston
was pushed under Inc wheels by one OF the
prisoners friends, at present unknown to
the authorities.
AbOut8 O'Clock on the morning OF the
18th inst, gang Of robbers were detected
at work on sale at Ohio City, about
twenty-five miles west Of Lima, on the Chi
cago & Erie road. The alarm was given
and the citizens turned out to capture
them. The robbers fired on the posse and
a battle cils,lcd during which three men
were killed and others wounded. The rob
brrs, it is reported, made their escape,
leaving one OF their number dead.
Mrs. f. Rrownel passenger who arrived
in New York on the 9Th inst from Franc"
on the steamer La GasGOguc, had among
her haS@gG trunk containing dresses,
switches OF human hair and many other
dutiablc articles. An inspector searched
Mrs Brown and found on her person sever
alswitcher OF human hair, which fact seem
ed to Indicate that she has bought all her
goods to sell in hrr hair.dreSsIng establish
mrnt in Philadelphia. The entire outfit,
which was appraised at $500, was seized.
There was "A most disgraceiuI row at
Pcaetick- church, three miles east Of Ow-
pagsvilo, Ky, on the 18th inst, at the
conclusion Of church services. which result
ed in the shooting and wounding Of two
innocent bystanders. EliZur GOOdpastcr
and John Collins quarrrlCd and pistols
were drawn. GoOdpaster fired and the
shot ~ 4 young man named JcrsC ScNtOIL
Th, shot took effect in the neck and inHict-
ed n seri0us wound. The firing then be.
came general and Brother GOOdpaEtrr was
shot in the arm and shoulder. Neither OF
the persons shot were concerned i'll the
difficulty.
Gov. Fifcr Of Illinois has granted Calvin
Holden and Albert Durham, sentenced to
be hanged Friday, Oct. II, at Monticello,
for the murder OF Harley Russell, stay OF
execution until Friday, March 6, 1891.
The governor states he believes the new Cv-
idcuCc which has been obtained il quite
sufficient to raise "a grave doubt AZ to
whether the condemned are really guilty OF
the crime charged. Mrs. Holden, Calvin y
mother WAS tried with her son and Dun
ham, and was sentenced TO the peniten-
tiary. She has since made n confession
which exoncrates the condemned men from
partiC CipatiUn in the murder.
The DeSmet leader. (DeSmet, Kingsbury Co., Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1890-10-25
Convicted Of Murder.

The Jury in the Rudert murder trial
at Pittsburg have returned n verdict
finding Alexander Killiad guilty OF
murder in the first degree. The jury
reached n verdict late Saturday night
The court officials could not be
brought together, however, until Mon
day. This is the second tim" in the
history of Allegheny county OF a YER
dict of guilty of murder in the first
deg,e being returned on sunday.
Killian stands convicted OF the killing
of Mrs. Rudert, the wife Of a jeweler
at Tarentum, Pa, ON the night OF
December %, 1889. Three men rob-
bed the jewellery store, and while pro
tecting the property of her husband,
Mrs. Rudcrt was shot in the head and
killed. The two supposed principals
in the murder, Peter Griffin and
Thomas Conroy, have not been ar
rested
The DeSmet leader. (DeSmet, Kingsbury Co., Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1890-10-25

laws have been reviewed and certain
changes in them demanded, IL Is stat
ed to be the unanimous opinion OF the
commercial bodies OF Cuba that most
all the markets of Europe are closed
to Cuba 's'principal product-sugar--
since European countries are also su-
gar producers; so that, as the facts are
constantly proving, the greatest mar
ket for Cuban goods is the nation
whose ports lie at her very door--the
United States. The United States are
to-day the regulators of the CONNER
cial market, Just as England is of the
money market. The law makers OF
the United States, the address de-
clares, know that by imposing heavy
duties upon the manufactured goods
OF Europe they favor the development
of their own industries, compel the
well to do clas ses to pay indirect taxes,
and that they have no causeto fear re-
prisals as European nations have to
fear them from each other, because such
reprisals would have to apply to GER.
eals, meats; petroleum etc, which are
the very articles that these nations
absolutely require.
"Your excelIency," the address adds,
"has a proof OF this incontestable
truth in Spain itself, which is a par
excellence wheat producing country
and which, in spite OF the fact, is oblig-
ed to make good the deficiency OF its
own wheat crop by importations from
the United States. The question is
resolved to q proposition to the Unit
ed States like this: You give us bread
and we give you sugar"
The address urges upon the minister
of colonies the Importance OF prompt
ly meeting the situation by q recip-
rocity treaty with the United States.
Especially is this urged to keep abreast
OF Brazil, which is prompt to take
advantange OF the opening for mar
ket in the United States.
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6:l5 in the morning, the wind blow
ing a fresh breeze from the northeast.
She had Il cargo of coal and merchan-
disc. The boat was built in Detroit
in 1869 She was Of 693tOns burden,
and valued at $4,000. The tug Kit
tie Haight went out to tow her III
to the river. The mate was very bad
" burned about the face and hands.
lie is in care OF the marine hospital.
The Young was bound from Gladstone
to Buffalo Amount Of insurance I'M
known.
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claims made by the United States for dam,
noea ori.iup from the seizure by Portugal
of the Delagoa Bay railway, said that the
matter was before "a board Of arbitration,
and until the board reached conclusion
no action would be taken by the United
States. After the verdict is rendered. and
if Portugal refuses to abide by it, will be
the time for the United States TO take sum
mary action. Mr. Batcheldcr thinks the
matter will be amicably and satisfactorily
adjusted.
The DeSmet leader. (DeSmet, Kingsbury Co., Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1890-10-25

w. s. curren Of Northheld, Minns shot
his hired man, Grant Partlo~, on the 18th
inst, at the barn, bfeakiuz hIs Jaw. The
wound z ssrioge t''f ssur'''
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The barn, stock, sheds, etc. on the farm
Of Abe Doll, twelve miles south Of Huron
were burned on the 9Th inst, together with
the farm machinery, wagons, grain, three
horses and several bead Of cattle. Loss,
81 800.
Private Frank O'NeiI, United States
aEny, stationed at Fort Macpherson, Ga,
died from hydrophobia on the 18th inst.
ONeil was bitten by dog some time ago
and lately began to show signs oi madness.
He irothed at the mouth and deyeloped
great strength. He ppsitIykk ftnsed to
hold him down. In tH &n Opiate
.nnlnfRd In thia ENl3I f|IM M W aIa.I a
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Christianu Chisley. an insane colored
woman, committed suicide by hanging her
self with pillow case, in Washington, u.
G., n rev days ago at police station where
she was locked uP.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1890-05-15

FTHE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE CITY
i of Sacramento do ordain as follows:
Section l. 1t is hereby determined by the
Board of Trustees of the City of Sacramento that
the public interest demands the Improvement
of the streets of the city of Sacramento, and
that TO make and carry out said improvement of
the streets. it will be necessary to incur an in
debteduesS OF the part or the city; that the i'm
provement of the streets will promote and adj
vance the interests and comfort of said city;
that the estimated cost of such improvement
Will be Slt0, COO; that the manner of improving
said streets shall be designated and described
in an ordinance calling such special election to
be hereafter published.
Section 2. 1t is further considered that the
cost of the Improvement of said streets is too
great to be paid out ofthe ordinary annual rev.
enue and income of the city provided for such
purposes.
Section 3. The Board of Trustees of the CITY of
Sacramento SHALL after the publication of this
ordinance for at least two weeks in the Daily
Bee, newspaper published in the city of Sac
ramento, cause to be published an ordinance
passed in conformity to the provisions of Sec
ton of an Act of the Legislature of this State,
entitled an ACT Authorizing the mourning of
Indebtedness by Cities, Towns and Municipal
this State" approved March 10, 1889, calling a
special election and submitting to the qualified
electors of the city of Sacramento the PROPOSE
ton OF mourning the Indebtedness for the pur-
pose set forth in this ordinance. The said ordi-
nance SO calling the said special election shall
be published once day for ten days in the
Ddtty Bee, newspaper printed and Published
in the said city of Sacramento, and shall recite
the purpose for which the said Indebtedness is
proposed to be incurred in accordance with the
provisions of Section 2 OF the Act of the Legis-
lature of this State, approved March 10, 1889
hereinbefore mentioned.
Section A. The polling places for said election
shall be designated in the notice of said special
election hereafter to be published.
Section 5. The election shall be held and con-
Quoted in accordance with the laws of the State
OF California relating to elections.
Section g. This ordinance shall take effect and
be in force from and after its passage.
Passed May u, 1890.
W. D. COMSTOCK,
President Board OF Trustees
E. H. MCKEE, Clerk myI4.11t SIN
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photographs of the room, he was asked

photographs of the room, he was asked
whether the condition of the room, as
shown in these pictures. vas the same as
on the morning of the 4th of February,
and he answered in the affirmative. Mr..
Deuprey's objection being overruled. The
room had been locked and the key in
possession of the police until the time the
photographs were taken. Cross examina-
ton by Mr.. Deuprey. witness said be had
no knowledge of people entering that room
between the time of the murder and his
visit thereto on the morning of the 4th at
IL o'clock. The window was taken 10 the
Office of the Chief of Police.
]. Anderson, janitor of the Murphy build
ing, was called, and testified that he had
been three years in such position. The
Endowment Company took possession of
room II in October, 1885, Saw Mr. Herr
transaeting business there. Every day for
weeks he came there. Saw Mr.. Herr the
evening of February Sd at 7:l5. Saw him
again an hour later when he was dead.
The position OF the furniture in that room
was relatively the same as shown in the
photographs.
Mr.. Deuprey objected to photographs
being in witness hands, on the ground
that they were unreliable. Objection over
ruled.