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Daily Yellowstone journal. [volume] (Miles City, Mont.) 1882-1893, 1891-07-09
PAINLESS DEATH.
Four of the Murderers in Sing
Sing Prison Electrocuteo
Tuesday.
Death in Each Case Was Instant
and Painless-History of tre
Crimes.

SING SING, n. Y. July 7.-For the
second time in history a convicted felOn
has met his doom for crimes agasnst
the peace Of government, by means OF
the electrocution route. As was inti-
mated 10 these dispatches yesterday,
the Judicial removal from earth Of the
sinful quartette-Slocum, Smiler'
Wood and Jugiro-was successfully
accomplished at dawn this morning In
the grim death chamber in the peni-
ten.iary building. Slocum was the
first man to be strapped in the fatal
chair and at 4:42l received the fatal
bolt from the prison dynamo. Smiler
followed at 5:l4; Wood met his doom
at 5:89, and the japanese, JugIrO was
launched into the great beyord st 6:06.
Everything about the machinery
moved smoothly and instant and pain
less desth was the result OF touching
the button 10 each case.
The crtmss for which the four were
executed are as follows: Harris A.
Smiler was at Que tine a Salvation
Army Captain. He was printer by
trade, and has developed a rare faculty
Cor getting married. 1T the time tee
c. ime was committed there were three
women living TO whom be had been
married, and none of them had been
divorced. The last Une to 60 through a
ceremony with him, Maggie Drainey,
was his victim. He had been living
with her at 2s4 9TH avenue, but on ae-
count of his burtality. she had deter
mined to leave him. He came home
partly drunk o. the night OF April 3,
1889, and when sue rtfusad TO remain
with him, be shot her.
James A. Slocum lived in Cherry
street, has been a base ball player and
a common labOrer. He had long been
wife beater. On the night Of Decem
Der 81, 1889, he came home and tool
an ak which had been used by his wlf'
to break up boards for fuel and bea
the wOmaD's brains out with Il.
Joseph Wood wss one Of the negroes
employed in building the new aque-
duct. One pay day in May, 1889, be
got into one Of the fights common
among the gangs Of laborers employee
there. His opponent was an Italian
Carlo Rum. also an aqueduct laboFer
Rum was killed.
The fourth is Shibuya Jugiro,
native Of Japan. He was living II
one Of the James street sailors home
while waiting the pleasure Of tn
boarding house boss In the matter =
putting him on board Of a ship o.
which be had already signed article
TO return to Japan. He got into dis
pute with countryman, Mura Cam
shout berth In the forecastle OF th
ship. procured . carving knife an
stabbed Canni to death in the cour'
Of the fight that followed.
Daily Yellowstone journal. [volume] (Miles City, Mont.) 1882-1893, 1891-07-09
Murdered By Indians.

BAKERSFIELD. Cal, July 7.-Con-
stables John Powers and Sam Gam,
with Mr.. Mccoy, . liveryman Of Le-
mocco, went out into the Molave des-
ert, near Coyote Holes. TO arrest some
Indians charged with firing q hay
stack. A flehs ensnsds and Powers
and Mccoy were killed; also two In
dlans and two horses. Cams mus
tAohs was shot OF, but he managed q
est P0wers' horse, his own having
been killed, AMI rode tn the south
fork Of Kern river for help. Twelv'
men went back with him. The two
Indians who were killed were found
buried In the sand, and the body o
Powers was found with the throat Gu
from ear 10 ear, and the flesh was tori
from McCOy's face in threads. II wa
Just dark when the Indians, who wer'
in ambush, opened fire. The Indian
are well mounted and armed. aud II l
feared more blood viii be shed.
Daily Yellowstone journal. [volume] (Miles City, Mont.) 1882-1893, 1891-07-09
He Haan.t Heard Of Mrs. wilcox.

A story of Ella Wheeler Wilcox,
which is too good to slumber, and
which Mrs. Wilcox tells herself, is OF
her call not long ago upon an uptown
rector in whose parish book she desired
to enroll the name of a needy woman,
a protege of hers. The reverend gen
tleInan received her request favorably,
and opening the register, asked, as he
began to write, who it was that recon-
mended the sempstress. my name Is
Wilcox" replied his visitor. Ella
Wheeler Wilcox"
"Ah." commented the clergyman, II
do not remember to have heard Of
you"
Mrs. Wilcox laughed Really. " she
said. Il think you are the only man
in New York who has not
The rector smiled in his turn. and
coming to the next question continued,
'And to whom do you refer. Mrs WI
coxr
''Sir," replied the lady, with impres-
sive dignity, II refer to the whole
world. New York TimeA
Daily Yellowstone journal. [volume] (Miles City, Mont.) 1882-1893, 1891-07-09

ST. PAUL, July THE leaders OF
the farmers allisncs party are IN ses-
sion here today, but as is usual In
these gatherings, the utmost secrecy
is being observed. Donnelly Is trying
to organize the party 10 suit him and
the antis are trying to defeat his aims.
Nothing definite can be learned Of the
outcome, but it appears likely that the
entire matter win be referred 70 the
sub-Alliances for determination.
Daily Yellowstone journal. [volume] (Miles City, Mont.) 1882-1893, 1891-07-09

One of the millionaires Of this town,
who is a sociable clubman as well a. a
shrewd and successful banker. came
here nearly fifty years ago from Yer
mont He was a poor boy. with plenty
Of strength and energy The highest
aim of his ambition then was to accu-
mulate $4,000, 60 back 70 Vermont
buy a farm and live there the remain
. der of his life. he was able to buy his
I coveted farm In Vermont many yeas
ago, but instead Of being contented 10
/ live ON il he can barely ind time 20
spend a few weeks each summer there
Already worth million or more. he
finds bis chief pleasure IN delving foz
more money IN this great city.-New
YORK Times
Daily Yellowstone journal. [volume] (Miles City, Mont.) 1882-1893, 1891-07-09

LONDON, July 7.-DuriDg the fog
of Dover the steamer Kinloch collided
with the steamer Dunhoime. bound
from marlborough 10 Rio Janeiro,
Dunholme sinking two mintes after
the collision. Seventeen Of the persons
on board at the time Of the collision
are missing. The captain. mate. two
sailors and three hremen Of the Dun
holme we're saved.
Daily Yellowstone journal. [volume] (Miles City, Mont.) 1882-1893, 1891-07-09

The most delicious thing ever ats
was roast monkey said drummer ak
the Anderson who occasionally takes .
trip through the tropics, Talk about
chicken and turkey. OF even canvas
back duck. they are not equal In favor
or tenderness to a young monkey. The
natives IN Spanish-America are very
fond Of them. and they never hesitate
about eating them They scoop cut
holes in the ground and make small
bake oven in which they roast them
Sometimes the animal Is boiled. but no
matter how prepared the meat = al
ways a palatable dish " = Pittsburg
Dispafch
Daily Yellowstone journal. [volume] (Miles City, Mont.) 1882-1893, 1891-07-09

The balance of the forenoon was
spent by the board 10 advising with
the acting county attorney in regard
TO county matters.
The hour Of noon having arrived on
motion the board took a recess until
2 p. IN.
once of the Comfy Clerk p. m.
The board recOnvened at 2 p. m, as
per recess taken; same officers present
as at morning session.
On motion Of Commissioner Smell,
]. w. SIrevell. acting county attorney,
was directed to appear before the State
Board Of Equalization to represent
the interests Of Custer county In rela-
ton to the matter of the assessment
OF so miles Of railroad Of the Northern
Pacific Railroad Company. claimed by
Park county, on the Grow reservation,
lying west OF the county Of Yellow
stone, when the board meets to appor
tion the number Of miles Of railroad
each county IL entitled 10.
The bond Of ]. w. 6trevell, acting
county attorney, was now approved.
The following bills were now al
lowed:
Daily Yellowstone journal. [volume] (Miles City, Mont.) 1882-1893, 1891-07-09

A wen known local entomologist
shot a male king bird in this vicinity,
and on picking Il up was surprised 70
flnd a strange looking beetle crawling
out of its mouth This gave the gen
tleman an idea. and on skinning the
bird, preparatory to mounting. he took
particular pains not to tniure the giz-
zard On opening this he found ex-
actly what he thought he would-a
mate for the beetle. The fact that !
found one beetle heretofore supposed
10 be a stranger to this locality led ms
Daily Yellowstone journal. [volume] (Miles City, Mont.) 1882-1893, 1891-07-09

ers 10 the west, will be elected vice.
president Of the Great Northern road,
aud will have full charge Of the man
agement Of the corporation, subject
only to the outlining Of the roads poll
icy by President Hill. Mr.. Truesdale
was interview ed this afternoon. and
would ne ther affirm nor deny the
afCru
Daily Yellowstone journal. [volume] (Miles City, Mont.) 1882-1893, 1891-07-09

Archbishop Corigans VII not s'rno-
ton marriages betwesn Catholics e.
cspt IN church Whan one party =
Catholic and the other Protes1ant h
grants permission, and y priest -
forms the ceremony Ia private h0un1
ns observed IN thu church.
Daily Yellowstone journal. [volume] (Miles City, Mont.) 1882-1893, 1891-07-09

When a young lady's hairpins fan
out it Is a sign that her sweetheart d
thinking about her. II she sees red
bird and kisses her hand to It she win
see her sweetheart before Saturday
night A rhyme made unconsciousiy
while talking IS also looked upon b.
the amorous as a forerunner Of a lovers
appearance. -Detroit Free Pres
Daily Yellowstone journal. [volume] (Miles City, Mont.) 1882-1893, 1891-07-09

MINNEAPoLIs, July lit IL given
out here today that Receiver Trues>
dale Of the Minneapolis and st. Louis
road. one Of the best known railroad
Daily Yellowstone journal. [volume] (Miles City, Mont.) 1882-1893, 1891-07-09
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS.
Synopsis of the Proceedings OF the Custer
County Board.
OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK,
CUSTER COUNTY, MoFT.,
MFRS CTTN Iulv 1891

OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK,
CUSTER COUNTY, MoFT.,
MILES CITY, July 8, 1891. }
The Board OF County Commission
ers of Custer county met in special
session at 10 O'Clock q. m, due aud
legal notice having been given.
Present-Wm. NJ. Haynes, member
of board; w. >. Smell. member Of
b1ard, Ed. J. Jones. sheriff; A. II.
Swerdhger, clerk Of board.
The sheriff duly announced the
meeting.
In the absence of Chairman ]. r.
Mckay, Mr.. w. n. Haynes was elect
ed Chairman pro tenn.
The board nov proceeded to audi
the bills of county officers, the follow
ing being allowed. and clerk instruct
ed 20 draw warrants for same:
Daily Yellowstone journal. [volume] (Miles City, Mont.) 1882-1893, 1891-07-09

On Park street near Bridge. Meals
at all hours. Regular dinner every
dav. FRED CHRIsEcPHER PROP.
Daily Yellowstone journal. [volume] (Miles City, Mont.) 1882-1893, 1891-07-09
sOcIErIEs.

4. r. g. A. N. <: s:llIs.'ss: $::.. sii:; !; Y:
senss safi on The hrsi and third Wednesdays Of
the montn.
q n Custer Lodge. No Is meets
il, III, III. r. ~ their hall on the hrst and
third FrSdsys Of the month.
n ~e d Crusader Lodge. No '. meets a.
n. OF r. odd Fslleva hall On the hrst and
third Iharsdays of the monsh.
a = elAf Of the West Lodge.
L. u ii, IL Meets Al Masonie hall every
Thnrsday eve ning.
n n UR Grant Post. No. II. unests Al
ii. n IA ia Fellows' hall on the nrsl
snd third tuesdays of The month
Daily Yellowstone journal. [volume] (Miles City, Mont.) 1882-1893, 1891-07-09

sheriRs sale.
C stOddArd and Helen n Howard ~ no.
Thos. H.Losnn and Eyaiins Logan
To - sold a sheTifrn sale on the eth day Of
july, 1891 a. o'clock p. m, At the ncrth frsnt
door of The eourt house ~ Nils CITY. the folag,
In drscrfbsd propertT, towifs Lots ave l6 six (6
seven f0 eight lsl nina lpl ana ten Qe) IN hloee
thirtV (a0l o. Mills City, County Of Custer, etaie
Of Non ana, aoccrd ing % The plat and survey ol
a. aid Niles City By the y. p. R. =. Co hed 20!
record in the once Of the recorder 81 deees n end
for said Custer county. kD.S.
Dated tins isth dag Of May. 1891.
Daily Yellowstone journal. [volume] (Miles City, Mont.) 1882-1893, 1891-07-09

Intermediats periods az pro-rata Of precedlng
ates Reading notice., classified locts per line
unclaaaifed. lbcts per line.
Daily Yellowstone journal. [volume] (Miles City, Mont.) 1882-1893, 1891-07-09

EpISc0Ph sss s 'hafsS saet s',@ss .isss o.
S~rrles ruuiays a n a m. and 5aJ 2. N NO
rector atpresent-
nArRu0NlNT Church, corner Of Lth 40
MkSHuuIoI Pleasant streets- serxie
IN .. a. and 1.al ,. NJ prayer meetihh "eu-
nesday evening. Rsv. Boylan. pastor.
amrAau~rnann Church. sorner Of
PRESBYTERIAN Nsih stree, and Mon;
tana Avenue seIVIcs Sundays - II a. m and
S.s0p. NJ. Rev. John Dunlap pastor
nanRaoR Church. corner Of l0th and
nAHINI Palmer street,. Preaching sun
dsTs a. IN a M and .. M. Praise and prayer
msstlng Wednesday evenings. No pastor a.
present.
AARm0a Church Of the Sacred Heart.
Ia AIHukIG corner Of Main and Tenth
sfrseis r@rvics every a rst aud third sunday OF
ths month. High N ass a. i0s1o q n eunae!
school af 2.90p. m. Nespers and benedictioh -
7;3o -. m. Rev. Father A. X. CoopnA-1.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-05-18

IN THE
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-05-18

GREAT Scott! Is the country again to
go through what so nauseated the aver
age newspaper reader during the first
half of 1888, when one day flaming
headlines would tell us that Mr., Blaine
was at deaths door, and the next we
would be informed by the same meth
DDS that he was in good health. There
are indications that Mr. Blaine's health
is again to be made the football of the
sensational press. Gentlemen, in the
name of humanity let up. We are
politically opposed to Mr. Blaine, but
that is no reason for torturing him slowly
to death by a continuous discussion of
the probability of his death from a COM
plication of all the imaginable diseases.
There is no man so strong that he can
not be killed by such methods; but the
methods are worthy only of savages.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-05-18
GREAT RELIGIOUS EVENT.


The Corner Stone Laying of New Som.
mary Witnessed by 1000 People.
YoNKERs, N. Y, May 1S.-At least 3d.
700 people witnessed the ceremonies Of
aging the corner stones OF the new St.
Joseph's Catholic Seminary on Valentine
Hill yesterday.
It was one of the grandest ecclesiastical
demonstrations ever held In the country,
and the largest in the STATE since tho
dedication exercises of the great Cathe-
dral in New York city.
The corner stones were to be laid at 8
o'clock, but it was nearly $50 before
Archbishop Corrigan, Archbishop Ryan
and the priests and guests reached the
which blocked the road for miles and
prevented their progress to the scene.
The programme opened with the an
them "This is the Lord'n Day." which was
followed by the singing OF "Ecce Secer-
dos' and "Veni Creator" The corner
stone of the main building was first laid
and blessed, when a similar ceremony
was performed with the corner stone of
the chapel. The blessing of the stones
was conducted by Archbishop Corrigan.
The sermon was delivered by Arch
bishop Ryan, of Philadelphia. The sing
ing was by the chancel choir of st. Pat
rick's Cathedral, New York, under the
direction of Rev. John A. Keller, assisted
by the Catholic Saengerbund comprising
four societies. A large number Of pre-
lates, priests and distinguished citizens
from all parts of the country were pres
ent. The seminary will cost $500, 900.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-05-18

JUDGE WALLACE of the United States
circuit court has decided that the Adams
Express company is not corporation,
but partnership. He declined, how
ever, to decide whether the statutes of
New York state taxing the capital cor
porations applied to that company, as
that is question for the state courts.
1t is, in fact, now pending in the court
of appeals. But Judge Wallace did not
hesitate to declare his own opinion that
"the association is not subject to the tax
which has been assessed against it,"
though he seemed to class the Adams
Express company among partnerships
which masquerade as corporations, or
which are permitted by state laws to en-
joy some of the privileges which are
usually conferred upon incorporated
companies.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-05-18
illuminating Walking Sticks.

Anovel experiment Of the chloride of
silver battery has been made In the man
ufacture of the electric light cane. Four
cells are placed end to end in small
tube Of cardboard and inserted in a hol-
low cane. The silver wire at one is con-
nected to one end of the carbon filament
Of q small incandescent lamp, snugly
placed at the head of the cane, and a
small brass strip or spring IL extended up
ward from the zinc bottom, so as to make
contact possible with the other end of the
carbon filament. When a bright light Is
required, pressure on small push but
ton on the side Of the cane closes the
circuit and ignites the lamp. The head
Of the cane Is solid silver, which makes a
good reflector for the light, and q very
thick lens is fitted into the top. These
canes have been used with great success
for theatrical purposes, and have very
pleasing effect. --..~@ -
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-05-18
MUSHROOM In RUINS
Twenty Blocks in the Little
City Swept Away.
$50 DWELLINGS WE'RE BURNED
Hundreds Of Families Thrust Upon Their
Friends for Shelter

The Scene During the Progress of the Fire
Child Missing and Sick Man Dies
wIfiIe Being Removed from Hia Home
The Court House Burned.
MUsKEaoN, Mich, May 18-To-day 90
blocks of business houses and dwellings
of this city are in smoldering ruins. The
total number of dwellings burned was
$50. Many of the burned places have no
insurance. Hundreds of families are
thrust upon their friends for accommo-
dations. ~. >r--.. -
The fire started at $50 o'clock Saturday
evening in the Langakell Hotel barns,
just eff Pine street, from some unknown
cause, and aided by a strong wind swept
away 10 blocks up Pine street, one of the
chief business streets of the city. Then,
by sudden shift in the wind, the flames
were driven toward Terrace avenue, one
of the finest residence streets in the city,
where they destroyed many houses. =.
By o'clock fire had reached the south
ern district of the city, where there was
more space between the houses, and the
firemen succeeded in considerably reduc-
ing the progress of the flames. AS the
high buildings burned there was great
uttuSoE uyluS uF0 anu buo
firemen were obliged to continually shift
their positions. The Grand Rapids en-
gines were put to work as soon as they
arrived. o.. ><:..-55
Scenes During the Fire.
The scene during the progress of the
fire was one never to be forgotten. Men
in broadcloth labored side by side with
workingmen in overalls against it. and
women in silks with diamonds in their
ears clutched at their treasures and
dropped them in heaping armsfuls from
their palatial houses, while women in
rags rushed frantically from their humble
dwellings with what poor treasures their
slender means had afforded. Crowds
lined the streets. Women wept, children
cried bitterly, and sweating men with
grim faces rushed to and fro, doing what
they could to aid the unfortunates.
The Court House Burned.
Among the more valuable structures
wiped out were the Pine Street House,
the Palladium block, Eckerman's drug
store, Matthew Wilson's residence, Sadg.
wick's wholesale store, McMichael's shoe
store and the Langaken Hotel. The
100000 court house was also destroyed
but its public documents we're saved.
Prisoners in the county Jail, which occu-
pied the basement of the court house,
were liberated. Several cows and horses
were burned, and little child, who was
sleeping in the Langakell House barns,
where the fire started, is missing.
Among the sad incidents connected
with the fire was the death of Berry Ste
vens, assistant postmaster, the son of
Postmaster Stevens. He was very ill
with pneumonia, and the flames made it
necessary to remove him to a place OF
safety, and he died while being carried
through the streets.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-05-18
NEWS OF THE DAY.

Snow and sleet visited London yester>
day.
The Delaware Legislature has adjourn
ed sine die.
The Winona Paper Company of Holy
oke, Mass, has been adjudicated insolvent.
Mrs. Emma Kneeshaw was "read out'
of the Methodist Episcopal Church of
Irvington, N. j.
The American sealers are getting impa-
tient over the delay of settling the ques-
ton of closed season in Behring Sea.
The Iron Car Equipment Company Of
New York will operate the works of the
Huntington Manufacturing Company Of
Huntington, Pa. ~
There are thousands of dollars of I'M
claimed deposits from defunct savings
banks In the hands of the Banking De-
partment at Albany, N. Y.
i: Mr.. William Sellow, of Portland, Conn,
has been appointed Special Agent Of
immigration under the new law, with
headquarters at New York. =
At Allentown, Pa, bill has been filed
against the Keystone Cement Company,
of which Antonio Navarro, Mary Ander-
ron's husband, is president, to foreclose q
mortgage of 100000.
Four hundred persons watched 10 pris
oners being dashed and four Of them pill
loried in the Newcastle, Del, Jail yard.
The offences were burglary and petty lar
ceny. Only ono of the prisoners was .
white man. 49,
The Worlds Fair Directors and union
workingmen of Chicago have come to
an understanding. A final settlement
Of the labor question will, perhaps,
be reached tomorrow night, and the
workingmen will practically get what
they have been struggling fora mimi
mum scale of wages. ~.
d The heavy rain put out all the forest
fires that were raging in New Jersey. The
fire at Tuckahoe did the most damage,
and the loss is estimated at $50, 900.
Several of the largest cranberry boys in
South Jersey which lay near Tuckahoe
were burned over and almost entirely
ruined
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-05-18
TOMS AssAILANrs CAUGHT.
Tho Torturers of the Aged Housekeepel
In Jail In Msw Brunswick

The TOrturers of the Aged Housekeeper
in Jail In Msw Brunswioks IS
New BRUNSWICK, N. J., May lathe
men who on january II gagged and
bound aged John Toms and left him tied
ap in closet In the Fitzpatrick cottage
for 90 hours have been captured, and one
has made confession. They are George
Cook.and John Walker, both well known
characters here. They disappeared at
the time Of the assault, but were traced
by detectives for some distance. Pursuit
of them was given mp owing to the lack
of funds, but private subscriptions en-
abled 1t to be taken up again.
A week ago Walker was located on a
farm near here and watched. It was
then ascertained that Cook was in New
ark. They were arrested simultaneously
Saturday and locked mp In the Jail here.
Walker made confession, in which he
said Cook was the prime mover in the
scheme. It had been their intention TO
rob the house, and.when Toms attempted
to prevent them Cook suggested that they
kill him after they had bound him.. Wal
ker objected but Cook drew . revolver
and would have shot the old man but the
cartridge failed to explode. Toms was
then taken mp stairs TO the garrett and
thrust into the alas.k
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-05-18
SIGNALS.

One stroke 10 M.
One stroke calls the superintendent of
fire alarm telegraph to the City hall.
Two single strokes, fire out or fire under
control, used as a recall.
Ten strokes Quick will indicate gen.
eral alarm.
Fifteen strokes (quick) and repeat calls
out the militia.
INSTRUCTIONS TO HOLDERS.
Be particular and remain at the box and
direct the firemen to the fire.
Do not pull the hook if the firebell or
small bell in the box is striking, as that
indicates an alarm has already been given.
Be particular to remain at the box until
the arrival of an officer of the fire depart
ment who will release the key, or, if cir
cumstances will not permit remaining, then
the proper officer will return the key to
the holder as soon as convenient.
Always give the alarm from the box
nearest to the fire.
Be sure and close the door before leav-
ing the hox.