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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-02-17
LATTER DAY SAINTS MEET.
They Now Hold Property in Independence
 Whence They Were Driven.

They Now Hold Property in Inde ependence,
 Whence They Were Driven.
 PLANO, H., Feb. 17.-The conference of the Northern Division of the Latter Day Saints is at present in session in this city
 Alexander s. Smith, son of Joseph Smith, and brother of the present recognized prophet, Joseph, the head of the Church is here; also Elder NJ. T. Short, who has just closed 8 series of meetings at Carthage, this State, where the original Joseph Smith was murdered in 1844.
 The numerical strength of the Church is now 30, 900. They boast of the fact that their greatest strength is in Iowa, with 5, 900 members, where less illiteracy prevails than in any other State in the Union.
 Their next conference will be held at Independence, Mo, where they were driven out and dispossessed of their property in 1888. Here they now have a membership of 800 and are finishing a $40 000 edifice.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-02-17
ACROSS THE BRIDGE.
: Brooklyn B9"6efS.

We want good, lively boys to sell the DEMOCRAT in the Brooklyn district.
 -Dr Hanlon has moved his office from the Brooklyn district to St Patrick's block on East Main street.
 The members of the St Thomas drum corps are now nearly all supplied with drums and flies and will soon be able to compete with the St Aloysius corps.
 In our report of the financial stand ing of the St Patrick's parish, many wereNled to believe that the sum of $3,O00 was paid for the....i old :gschool building which has been converted into parish hall. The fact is, the sentire cost of the land, building .and repairs, did mol. exceed the above figure.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-02-17
Has This Newspaper a GpudSe Against Us?

We have always spoken favorably of the freedom of the press, but the time has come when we must depounce it in un- measured terms. Dozens of people dur ing the past week have been laughing at us. But some people are cruel enough to laugh where others have reason to weep. Our attention was called to omething that appeared in our space, and as yet the editor has written no editorial in the way of apology. We wished to tell the public that night clerk was always in atten- dance, but the newspaper man put it in this way; "A NIGHT CRANK IS ALWAYS IN ATTENDANCE" And we believe that the printer put it in design edly. This cruel error has been going on for week without our knowledge. Now as matter or tacG our nlSht clerk IS any thing but crank. He is truly the ser uant of the people-ever watchful of their interest. A cat cannot step on the door step at 9S Grand steeet, but he hears him. Press the button and his benevolent face greets you. He knows you arc in trouble and he is at once your friend. Our clerk knows that he who does his duty we'll in any useful oc upation is as great as he who presi les over the destinies of a nation Unless we hear from the editor th's week we ehall exp7se him.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-02-17
Fertilizer as an Issue.

MAYS LANDING, N. J., Feb. F. A petition signed by 172 citizens of Egg Harbor Township and Pleasantville has been presented to the Board of Health, asking for the repeal of the code which forbids the use of garbage as fertilizer after the farmers are placed under 8 $l,O00 bond to use it judiciously. The Board refuses to act, and the farmers are indignant, claiming that they will be driven to the wall unless allowed to use this cheap fertilizer. The matter will undoubtedly become an election issue.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-02-17
WILL. PRAY FOR CHICAGO.
Pope Leo Gives Audience tO a World'l
 Fair COmulisSiOner

Pope Leo Gives Audience tO a Worlds
 Fair Commissioner.
 ROME, Feb. 17.-Pope Leo gave an au- dience to member of the Chicago Worlds Fair Committee, who kissed the hand of His Holiness, and, by the request of the Pope gave a brief explanation of the circumstances and objects of the Exposition.
 The speaker urged that Italy, as the birthplace of Columbus, ought to take a strong interest in the Fair, and also re minded His Holiness of the close connec- tion of the papacy with the discovery and early settlement of America.
 Pope Leo asked several questions about Chicago. to which the visitor replied, ex- plaining the growth, population and ex- tent of the city.
 The Pontifr said that he wouli take steps to stimulate Catholic interest in the Fair, and would especially commend the subject to the Holy Congregation for the Propagation ot the Faith. The Pope also promised to pray for Chicago.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-02-17
Shot by His Mother.

PROVIDENCE, R. L, Feb. 17.-Albert Parker, 4 years of age, was accidentally shot by his mother. Mrs: Parker was removing some clothing from bureau when she found a revolver, which she turned in playful manner upon the boy. The weapon exploded and the bull let entered the left breast of the child. There is 8 chance of his recovery.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-02-17
Getting Rid of Prisoners.

ALBUQUERQUE, N. NJ, Feb. 1.-The men arrested for taking part in the recent revolt at Ascension will be marched afoot to Chihuahua, a distance of 300 miles, It is understood that the leaders will get an opportunity to escape, and, while flee ing. will be shot down. This is favorite method of getting rid of troublesome prisonAz0 in Mexico.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-02-17
To Emp1ox Russian Jews.

NEW BEDFORD, Mass, Feb. 17.-L. Strassburger, agent for the United He brew Society of Charities, of New York, is here seeking to purchase a cotton mi Ii in which Russian Jews may be employed. If mill canaot be purchased, it is the intention of the society to erect one.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-02-17
Confirmed By the Senate.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1.-The Senate, in secret session, has confirmed the folio w ing nominations: s. H. M. Byers, Consul General at St. Gale, and the following named postmasters:
 Massachusetts-H. A. Talbot, Franklin.
 Maryland Edward Hall, Havre de Grace.
 Pennsylvania-E J. Vinton, Jeannette; {; L. B. Landmesser, Wilkesbarre; w. E. Lewis Austin.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-02-17
Isailroaders Depressed.

EAsToN, Pa, Feb. 17.-Fifteen men employed in the bridge department of the Lehigh Valley Railroad have been discharged. The reason assigned was lack of work. Railroaders are depressed by the discharges, ast it is feared that this is the first of a series of dismissals following the lease of the Lehigh Valley system by the Reading.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-02-17
Died af haP Rnrr,s.

VINELAND, N. J., Feb. F. James Burke's drug store at Eatontown was burned in the morning. Burke's family lived in the second story. All of the family succeeded in escaping, but a young servant girl, Maggie Callahan, was so badly burned that she died.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-02-17
The Chicago .1." Road Deal.

CHICAGO. Feb, 17.-Isaac E. Adams, one of the attorneys interested in the sale of the Lake Street 'tL' road, has has returned from the East and an nounces that the deal has been com pleted. He says the final papers will pass before the week and the purchase price, g, 400, 900, be paid.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-02-17
Anpointsd a sub-Commlttse.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 17-Chairman Holman of the Appropriation Committee has appointed the following sub-commit- tee to investigate matters in connection with the Worlds Fair: Messrs. Cookery, Compton, Brickinridge, of Arkansas; Henderson, of Iowa, and Coggswell, of Massachusetts.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-02-17
Public ReuuaatA.

LOWELL, Mass, Feb. 17.-The will of the late Mrs. w. S. Appleton gives $18O,- 900 in public bequests. By the will of the late .. M. Jones, or Boston, Harvard arship in any part of the university agreeable to the faculty.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-02-17
The psnnsxlrnnia,s AotiyItr.

WILKEsBARRE, Pa, ,,Feb 1S.-The Penn sylvania railroad company is very active in this section. It will build branch roads in order to tap the mines owned by ln- dividual operators from being driven ut Of business by the Reading combine Main lines of road will be eXtendedf rom WHkesbarre to Scranton, at a cost of six millions of dollars. They will parallel the roads now in the Reading combina-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-02-17
Chicago's High BuIIdings.

CHICAGO, Feb. 1.-The City Council has adopted the report providing that hereafter all buildings shall be limited to height of 15U feet. and they shall only be constructed to that height when fronting on streets of 30 feet or more in width
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-02-17
Enormous Wool Clir.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 16.-The Bureau of the American Republics is informed that the general opinion in the Argentine Re- public is that the wool clip this season will reach 400, 900 bales, valued at $4O,- 900, 900, which is beyond question the greatest wool clip ever known in that cOuntrV
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-02-17
Making Bus Little Progress.

WASHINGTON, Feb. IA Treasury officer is authority for the statement that the agents considering Behring Sea seal matters have made but little progress, and from present indications their labors will not result in an agreement as to f cts to be submitted to arbitration.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-02-17
Fi.ed at the War Department.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1.-The record in the case o. .1ajor Overman, U. s. A., tried at C.cve and, O., by court martial for shOr:a ' in his accounts, has been re- ceived aE tne ar Department.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-02-17
WiIkasharra EIaction.

WILKEsBARRE, Pa, Feb. 1.-The city election held here yesterday resulted in the election of F. NJ. Nichols, Republican, as mayor. There were three candidates iu the field, two of whom were Demo crats.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-02-17
Txnhoid at Oakdals.

OAKDALE, Mass, Feb. 17.-Typhoid fever has broken out among the newly arrived families of Russian Jews em- ployed by the L. M. Harris Manufactur- ing company. The disease was brought here by these Jews. The house is quar- antined and several of the Jewe will be ;S0Iofa1
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-02-17
setsled Their DImoaltIes.

PARIS, Feb. 1.-The difficulty between France and the Sultan of Morocco in re- gard to the Touat Oasis, sovereignty over which has been claimed by both France and Morocco, has been settled.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-02-17

The balconies in our new store make the best place in the world to show our customers Trunks and Bags, plenty of daylight to examine them closely by and OUR kind will stand it. No guess work when you buy of us. We warrant them the very best that can be made and we furnish a place where you can see for yourself that what we say is true. Then the best of it all is we are not under one penny of ex- pense for ROOM or LIGHT and CAN and WILL sell you 8 trunk or bag for less money than you can buy the same else where. Come and see how we'll we are fixed to handle these goods, look in our north show window if you wish to see samples, come inside and ask prices. We are ''in it" on these goods.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-02-17
Dr. Smiths Report.

OTTAWA, Ont, Feb. 17.-Dr. Smith, in charge of the Lazaretto at Fracodie, N. B., reports that on the 1st of January there We're twenty-five lepers in the in stitution, eleven males and fourteen females
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-02-17
PresI.,sn. Rusch Denies.

ST. LcUIs. Mo, Feb. 17.-President Busch, of the Auheuser- Busch Brewing Company, denies the truth of the In- dianoplis dispatch about his connection with beer pool.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-02-17
Price of Conans Advanced.

CLEvELAND, O., Feb. 17.-It is stated on the authority of a prominent manu- facturer of burial caskets that an advance of about 20 per cent. in the price of collins will be made within thirty days.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-02-17
Permitted to Resume.

WAS INGToN, Feb 1.-The Comptroller of the Currency has permitted the Farley National Bank, of Montgomery, Ala, to resume business as an active national banking system.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-02-17
Ths Prlmarz Edue.tlon plll.

BERLIN, Feb. 17.-Seyenty- nine of the professors at the Berlin University, in c1uding all the theological faculty but two, have pstitioned tho Prussian Diet aN1tnat tho RramnEy Education bill now unaag epngld dezRf fssm lm tAnA body.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-02-17
Ieef,,.eI to Parelon HIn,.

WAsHINGToN, Feb. 1.-The President has refused to granrn U pardon to Dr. w. q. Halter, of Arkanaaa now serving aeItance for manalauchaes
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-02-17
PAIRQNIzE HOME TRADE.

The Cooperative Tea Go will sell teas and coffees of all grades as low as any store in the state. Presents given with each pound of tea and with our pure baking powder.
 coz Hank Street.
 AIsxs ts nnaine HeNns.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-02-17
Gen. Foatar III.

WAaHINoTos, Feb 17.--Gen. J. w. Y ohter ia conaned to his homo with a
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-02-17
Valentine Bros.

Keep the best Gloss Floor Paint in the market, at the low est figures. Also a full line of Wall Papers and Picture Mouldings.
 Draining and Decorating neat ly done.
 Valentine Bros.
 121 SOUTH MAIN ST.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1892-02-06

Perpetual Motion Again.

p G. Mattox, Of Piedmont, in the
Black Hills, is just now an important
parsonage in western South Dakota. 1t
looks as though Mr.. Mattox had sue
ceeded, improbable as it may seem, in
discovering perpetual motion. A well
known scientist who recently inspected
the machine says it is very simple in it's
construction and derives all its power
from that greatest of powers, the leyer,
There is walking beam thirteen fee.
long provided with a double track, on
which runs ball weighing 100 pounds.
On the one side attached to either end
are levers carrying weights of about
twenty-five pounds. On the opposite side
are levers with weights OF ten pounds.
The weighted levers are so constructed
rs TO be in strain as the hall passes from
one track to the other, and thus their
weight raires the beam, the grade Of the
tracks on the two sides being such that
a slight raising of the beam starts the
ball on the return track. As the ball
passes or drops from one track to the
other at the end for a second it is sus-
pended, does not touch either track. and
here is where the lever appears to do its
work. "Won't it stop?" is the question
every one asks. 1t ran continuously for
fifty hours and was then stopped. A COM
pany ofpersons from Hot Springs watch
ed it for twelve hours, and left we'll sa-
tisfed with the workings of the ma
chine in this model, with beam
thirteen feet and l00-ball, weight OF
sixty pounds was attached sixteen inches
from the fulcrum, and it did not impede
the speed of the machine particle.
Mr.. Mattox is a practical, hard-workIng
farmer, and his search for its long-sought
power did not affect his brains, nor has
his apparent success turned his head
Exchange.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1892-02-06

st. Joseph, No., Jan. 29.--My last let
ter gave forecasts of the storm wave due
to cross the continent from February 1st
to 9Th, and the next will be due to reach
the Pacific coast about the 5.h, cross the
western mountains by the close ofthe
9th, the great central valleys from 7th
to 9th, and the eastern states about the
10th.
This storm will be of about even force
during its five days journey across the
confident. The coldest part of the cold
wave will follow about two days behind
the storm center, and 1t will probably
be coolest in the western mountains
about the 9Th, in the great central val
leys about the 10th and in the eastern
states about the 18th.
No sudden warm wave may be ex-
pected that viii long continue in Febru-
asy. but after the 10th the weather will
! gradually grow warmer till about the
10th of March, when Il will bs uuusu.
ally warmer. Aftsr that the temper.
ature will not greatly increase until If
ter the 10th Of April.
No general thaw will occur north ol
IS during February.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1892-02-06

The following Washington special re-
lating to half-breed rights and the recent
court decision as to what shall consti-
tute an Indian. From the contents of
the dispatch it would seem as if half
breeds who had been allotted land prior
to the decision of the court will be en-
titled to hold the same: There is q
probability that Secretary NOBLE will
modify the decision recently rendered
in the case of Black Tomahawks against
Jennie L. Waldron. The secretary is
now engaged in rehearing of this
matter The land involved is $50 acres
adjoining the city of TT. Pierre, S. d.,
worth about 100000. The decision is
important in that it determines thous.
ands of similar cases on Indian reserva-
tions, where the claims Of white settlers
come in conflict with those Of persons OF
mixed blood. In the recent decision 1t
was held that Indian children born 0l
Indian women and white men, follow
the blood of the father. 1t is expected
that Secretary Noble will change the
decision on one or two important points
He win hold that 1t is not retroactive
and that when child is at least hall
Indian he will be entitled to annuities,
| rations and other rights of Indians. II
will still be an open question whether
the thousands of ailotments made dur
ing the past six months. and which have
not been approved by the secretary
will be affected by the decision. No Ia
timation can be given on that point Al
| this time"
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1892-02-06

Mrs. II. NJ. Barker, one Of the women
national commissioners of the worlds
fair from South Dakota, has been honor
ed by appointment by Mrs President
Potter Palmer of the national woman's
board as one of her special assistants.
The Huron Huronite thus says concern
ing it "Mrs. Palmer has become i'm
pressed that Mrs. Barker's aid in the
Chicago Office is indispensable and has
induced her to accept place there per-
manently until the fair is over. Mrs.
Barker will act as assistant to the presi-
dent, and as superintendent Of the work
to be done through the press. She ex-
poets TO return to Chicago and enter
upon her work within fortnight. Mr..
Barker will accompany her to the city
and have some duties in connection
with the general work" Times.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1892-02-06
Editor va. Actor.

The street fight yesterday between F.
b. Ireland, city editor of the Pierre
Daily Capital, and pom c. Hall, the ac-
tor, was followed up to-day by shoot
ing scrare. Halls brother sprang upon
Ireland when they met en- the street
and attempted to beat him, but Ireland
drew revolver and fred three shots,
one passing through Halls leg and an.
other grazing his back. The combatants
were separated after struggle and in.
tense excitement prevails. IT is regard.
ed as nasty scrape. and as Don Hall
and his troupe are to play here, further
developments are awaited. though it ID
likely the trouble will now 90 to the
courts. Public sympathy 10 divided be-
tween the two.--Sioux City Journal.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1892-02-06

Mine Inspector Corkhtll in his last
annual report says in regard to the
Southern Hills; "It is my opinion that
in early days and through the excite
ment and rowing spirit of our early pros
pectors, this district was only partly
prospected, and left as it was for the
time, through the miners being anxious
to get farther north and west upon this
range of Hills. / am favorably struck
with this idea every time visit this
section. But the reaction will come,
and for this we must in Custer be alive
to the situation by preparing works and
processes" Mr.. Corkhill's statements
are truthful, and a correct explanation
OF the present dormant condition Of
affairs in Custer mining district especi.
ally. The men who first visited and
prospected this section deserted it for
the north simply because the character
Of the ores being found here was such,
that tboy couldn't pound them up In a
mortar and wash out the precious
metal. Refractory ores were regarded
with distrust and the exodus of hun
dreds and thousands of miners was the
result, Consequently the impression
created abroad was that this section Of
the Black Hills was devoid of mineral
wealth. A prejudice is thousand times
more difficult TO remove than to create,
and with such prejudices, existing under
such circumstances, the Southern Hills
have been compelled to contend during
the past ten or fifteen years. Each
year it has been predicted that the fol-
lowing one would witness a triumph of
facts over Misrepresentation and in
credulity. In measure such change
has already taken place, but the decid-
ed material change, so patiently await
ed, has never been made. However,
We believe that with good reason it may
be expected that the present year will
bring it about. 1t is an old story to be
sure, but the outlook is certainly more
rosy than ever before. Within the last
few months the first fair and impartial
reports of our minerals have been given
to the world by disinterested, able and
conservative men. The good results
will certainly be felt and that, right soon.
These facts create within us hope that
the year now passing viii witness the
introduction of new era o. prosperity
in and for Custer City and Custer min
ing district. We don't expect Cali
fornia rush, or the immediate growth of
Denver or Leadville, but We do expect
TO see busy, wealthy aud growing city,
supported by one of the richest mining
districts in the world.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1892-02-06
SOUTH DAKOTA POLITICS.

A South Dakota correspondent for thu
Sionx City Journal sizes up the politica
situation in the state as follows
Though little has been said as yet
about the political situation in South
Dakota at the present time, yet it is true
that among the people the possibilities
OF the coming campaign are being freely
discussed. As to the result of the cleo.
tions 1t must be admitted that much de
pends on the attitude and work of the
Independents. Many of them claim
that they are stronger than they were
last year, but one thing is certain and
that is that last seasons bountisul crops
smoothed down the feelings OF many
who bad been following the leadership
Of that party. The election this fall will
DC by far the most important that has
sger occurred In the state. The Au-
uaIIuL wrf ~ 49, A..
time at general election, and full
ticket, state and county, will be elected.
Among the gentlemen mentioned in
connection with the gubernatorial nom
ination may be mentioned. Judge Pal
mer, Of Sioux Falls; Gen. George A.
Silsby, of Mitchell Edwin Van Cise, OF
Deadwood; A. o, Ringsrud, of Elk Point.
State Auditor Taylor and possibly
others. Should the farmers express a
desire for a candidate for governor
there is but little doubt but that the re-
quest will be granted, and there are
many able men among them. Col.
Sheldon, Of Day county, and Capt.
sheldon, Of Hand county, are two
worthy exponents Of the farmer idea,
and have been mentioned. One thing
may be considered as reasonably GER
tain; the Germans will be given repre-
sentation on the state ticket. Mr.. Hip
pie OF Parkston, made claim in this di-
rection two years ago. but being practi-
men of the state and his candidacy
being announced quite late, his claims
did not receive the consideration that
they would at this time. Provided the
Hills candidate for governor is not re-
cognized il is understood that they
would like to name the candidate for
commissioner Of school and public
lands. 1t is also quite probable that a
lady of well known and acknowledged
ability Will be a candidate for superin-
tendent of public instruction. The first
move of the yesr will be, of course, the
selection of eight delegates to tie Min
neapolis convention of juno 7. In this
there is anticipated a contest between
Senator Pettigrew and Gov. Mellette, in
that the one favors Blaine delegation
and the other is an admirer of President
Harrison"