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Morris tribune., 1896-07-15
THE TALE OF TWO COINS.
They Were In JEFF Davis Possession When
He Was Captured.

They Were In JEFF Davis Possession When
He Was Captured.
General Nathan Church, the Mich
igan representative of the quartet of
old staff officers, who rose from cap
tain to colonel of the famous Twen-
ty-sixth Michigan, and then to as
sistant adjutant general and chief of
staff under General Miles, showed
with much pride while in Washing
ton S. goldpiece that has a won
derful history. When General
Church S regiment was to be mus
tered out in 1855, General Miles re-
quested the war department to al
low him to retain his chief of staff
in the SERVICE which request was
granted, and for six months after his
regiment had gone home and until
he declined to remain longer Gen
eral Church was with General Miles
at Fort Monroe, their principal duty
being to guard their distinguished
prisoner of war, Jefferson Davis.
When captured, Mr.. Davis had in
his pocket the goldpieee in question
and a Mexican silver dollar Gen
eral Church procured other similar
pieces and effected an exchange for
the two found in Mr.. Davis pocket.
He retained the goldpieoe and gave
the dollar to Major Black, the Da-
kota member of the four who were
present at the recent exercises, and
who had been his tent mate A few
months thereafter Major Black was
showing his famous dollar at an
evening gathering, passing it from
one to another, when it suddenly dis
and he has ever since
mourned for his lost treasure.
General Church had better luck,
however, with his goldpieoe, and,
while he occasionally exhibited it to
his friends, carried it as a much |
priced pocket piece for 25 years,
when he suddenly discovered that
he had unintentionally paid it out
instead of another similar piece of |
he carried with it, but to |
whom he had not the slightest reool-
lection. He promptly directed the /
Of his bank to lay aside any I
IS goldpieoes bearing the date of
1867 that might pass through his
hands in the course of business,
there might be possibly
one chance in million that the val
liable keepsake would some time
make it's appearance. Six weeks
after ward an old farmer dropped in
and made a small deposit, when the
cashier said to Mr. Church, Here,
zee if that's the goldpiece you are
cooking for. He took it and was
overjoyed to find the distinguishing
marks he had placed upon the coin
when it first left Mr.. Davis pocket
md found its way to his own. Since
hen the precious piece has been
rept carefully wrapped and safely
secured against another disappear
nee.
While in Paris five or six years
Igo General Church was a guest one ,
at the home of a wealthy
amily who had formerly resided in {
Jew York. In some way the hostess
earned that he had helped to guard 6
dr. Davis while he was a prisoner
# war, and she said, with much APP
'arent satisfaction, II have Mexi-
an dollar that was taken from Mr..
Davis pocket at that time, which ! {
alue very highly.
Without betraying the anxiety he
cit, Mr.. Church asked when and :
where she obtained it and was told
bat it had had been presented to I
Morris tribune., 1896-07-15
woman's Consideration For Woman.

Mamma, asked the little girl,
pointing at the woman on the other
side of the car, what makes the
lady wear her rings outside her
glover"
Hush, said the mother in an
aggravated stage whisper Don't
be rude, The lady wears her rings
outside her glove to keep them from
blaokening her fingers. Indian
apolis Journal
Morris tribune., 1896-07-15

We have got a new store. Mr.
Easwell, from Paynesville, MINI, is
putting in fine line of assorted gro
ssaries in the g. c. Thorpe store build
Dg On Atlantic avenue. We look to
see MIR. Csswell do a good business.
Morris tribune., 1896-07-15
village Directory.
urrrAGR oEEICERS.

VILLAGE OFFICERS.
President. K. Holton. D.ur
EouncilmeE-John Hunter, Z, Flsher' l.
Iemaster, Thomas Mills.
RecOrder-AJ Erickson.
Assessor-P S Fenton.
TreasureraW HuggImnsH; 1,,iar
Marsha1-Earl Fenton.
inf V-Prairie Camp, No. 40, meet 1st
RnYl CLIFF FULLER, Capt
C &c H Hunter Post, No ia, meets
month. H. d. TENNEY' Com.
wcTU-Meets semi-monthly on Wed
ESa'7sHAA0 MRs H D TENNEY, Prest.
LA Sheets on the End and last wed
I'D ssday in each month"; ,>,r D-os4
MRS. p. 5. FENTON' Frest'
~IpET-Hancock Lodge. No; 207, meets
every Friday at p. NJ, III, IN a Nsllc r.
pit. Herrnon Lodge U. D.-Meets on the
as+ and Ard Monday evenings of every
axl0rth at their hall. Visiting DretnrSSIT
cordially invited. A. J. Erickson, W. NJ
1T. Tollifson, Sec.
The Congregational church OF HANCOCK
holds preaching services every Sunday at
N a, m. and D. m. by the pastor, Rev W.
Stevens.
Sunday School at 1880 p M.
PRAYER Meeting Wednesday evenings at
6:S0p. m.
Everyone most cordially invited to all of
Af1ese services.
RAILROAD TINE TABLE.
GOING EAST.
Day Train. ...-...-.-'.' ..4If p III
GOING WEST.
Pay 1T21p. 'G'GH r. IL
Morris tribune., 1896-07-15
Live stook- Prices at st. Paul.

HOGS-Market about like Saturday
Quality pretty fair but nothing choice.
Range of prices, $2.55@3.2O.
CATTLE-Market steady; good demand
for fat cattle and good stockers.
SHEEP Market for good sheep little
stronger; common dull
Receipts: Hogs $50; cattle, 100; calves
B5: sheep 10.
Morris tribune., 1896-07-15

How are the mighty fallen? For
nsanswer we would refer you to the
DsznO- Silver Populo-Anarcho Nation
aal eOHvention held at Chicago last
weak May God have mercy on the
odd Democratic party.
Morris tribune., 1896-07-15

Rev. A. II. Tebbets of Morris, will
preach at the Congregational church
next Sunday evening at o'clock.
A delegation of the Morris Y. P. S. c.
3. will also visit the local society
Morris tribune., 1896-07-15
Live Stock Prices at Chicago.

HOGS - Market fairly active and
steady.
Sales ranged at $3,25@3,5O for light;
So 1898 45 for mixed; s.. S5@3 30 for heavy;
So 10000 for rough.
CATTLE : Market for best grades
steady; others weak.
Sales ranged at $3.40@4.45 for beeves;
81. 20 d4O0 for COWS and heifers; $2.70@3.85
for Texas steers; $250@S60 for stockers
and feeders
SHEEP = Market for desirable lots
steadp; others weak.
Receipts: Hogs, $4,000; cattle, $500;
sheep 1900.
Morris tribune., 1896-07-15
Object In Living.

After all, what's the use of dying!
There is novelty in hanging around
to see what is coming next. st.
Paul Dispatch.
Morris tribune., 1896-07-15

Miss Annie Hunter came up from
Willmar Thursday and is visiting
With relatives and friends here.
Morris tribune., 1896-07-15

In tbs treatment of nervous cases
ne S tho best physician who is the
zas0sf ingenious inspirer of hope
HsMaara1ge-
Morris tribune., 1896-07-15

The small waists of Frenchwomen
mss believed by some scientists to
8s fhs result of heredity. Ages of
light aaCing, they say, has produced
@Rbysical popularity in the nation.
Morris tribune., 1896-07-15

Andrew Erickson came down from
Wheaton Saturday night and Sun
aaayed with his parents here.
Morris tribune., 1896-07-15

Mike was in town Monday looking
5Oz party who had skipped his
board bill. He got him.
Morris tribune., 1896-07-15

A.C. Thorpe came up from the
zities Saturday and is visiting rela-
sigRs and friends here.
Morris tribune., 1896-07-15

An applications for issuance of
AstfarS patent must be made in writ
ang 10 tho commissioner of patents
ut Washington.
Morris tribune., 1896-07-15

oh, welcome, calm of heart and
zzlHSa As falls yon fir tree s loosened
z7nd ID leave a tenderer growth be-
Alza, SO fall the weary years away
Azshlld again, my head I lay upon
ms hap of this sweet day Whittier.
Morris tribune., 1896-07-15

Miss Mary Hunter is home for a
Eaeation. She has been teaching
school at Long Prairie for the past
year.
Morris tribune., 1896-07-15

Mr.. and Mrs. Frank, Wilcox and
Hiss Richie are spending few days
en the shores of Lake Minnewaska.
Morris tribune., 1896-07-15

The Princess Christian OF Sohles-
wig Holstein has an annual allow
ance from the British people of
Sc. 600.
Morris tribune., 1896-07-15
CRIMINAL NEWS.

Iowa train robbers have been captured
in Missouri.
During an alteration at La Harpe,
Ills, Joseph Spicer stabbed Charles
Collins to death
Three burglars from Marion county
confined in the Jail at Abba. Ia, await
ing trial, have escaped
Fred Harmon, confined at Marengo,
Ills, for stealinga bicycle, broke jail
with outside assistance.
The North Dakota supreme court re-
fused to rehear the case of Myron Kent,
condemned to be executed for wife
murder
An Elyria, O., architect has been con-
victed of arson 1t is said he set fires
in order that he might draw plans for
new buildings.
Private j. E. Quinn of the Fifth ar
tillery was murdered at Fort Mason,
Cal. James Kelly of the same company
is under arrest.
John S. Pierce was arrested at Denver
on a warrant charging him with the
larceny Of $4,000 from Sol Sharp & Co.,
pool room proprietors Of Covington, KY.
Joseph Granville, notorious charac-
ter of Hurley, Wis, who broke Jail there
last May, releasing five prisoners besides
himself, has been recaptured at West
Superior.
-Four men, armed with revolvers, en-
tered the Office of the New York Bis
cult company (the cracker trust), at
Chicago at noon, held up the cashier
and made away with the cash box, con-
tanning $4,000. They made good their
escape.
Morris tribune., 1896-07-15

Mrs. K. G. Helgeson of Herman is
visiting relatives and friends here this
week,
Morris tribune., 1896-07-15
Grain and PROVISION Prices at Chioago.

WHEAT-July, $3.50; August, 641c;
September, 55Ac; December, 67Ac.
CORN-July, 1910; September, 27Ac;
May, a95@2934c.
OATS-July, 1870; September, 1870;
May, 1890.
PORK-July, $3.50; September, $3.50;
October, $50; January, $747A.
Morris tribune., 1896-07-15

Paul Bracken of Glenwood was
shaking hands with his friends here
yesterday.
Morris tribune., 1896-07-15

o. J. johnson of Starbuck was do
5Dg business in our village Friday.
Morris tribune., 1896-07-15

John Erickson went to Wheaton OF
Sunday nights train on business,
Morris tribune., 1896-07-15
Local Items.

'Dwight's Flour" is all you hear, in
every family far and near.
Morris tribune., 1896-07-15

viii Granjean spent Sunday with
friends here.
Morris tribune., 1896-07-15

Major W. G. Moreland, ex-city at
torney of Pittsburg, entered plea of
guilty to the charge of embezzlement of
$4,000 of city funds. His assistant,
w. H. House, pleaded not guilty and
was placed on trial There is dis.
crepancy of $500, 900 in the accounts Of
Messrs. Moreland, and House.
The effort of Fargo, N. D., detec-
tive to make the public believe he had
located James Durham, the multi
murderer of San Jose, Cal, was ex-
ploded by the arrival of an officer of
San Jose to identify George Dalton, held
at Fargo. The officer said Dalton was
not Durham, though he bore remark
able resemblance.
Morris tribune., 1896-07-15

Our Deputy Sheriff J. r. Holton
vent to Morris Monday on official
AFsGiapGS
Morris tribune., 1896-07-15
MARKET QUOTATIONS.
Grain Prices at Milwaukee.

FLOUR-Quieta and unchanged.
WHEAT-No. 3 spring, $3.50; No. l
Northern, $3.50; September, 55sSc.
CORN-No. 3, $3.50.
OATS-No. white, 1870; No. 8 white.
17H@18H.
BARLEY-No. 3, SOC; sample on track,
24929c.
Morris tribune., 1896-07-15
Price of Wheat at Duluth.

Prico OF wheat at DuluCn'
WHEAT Cash No hard, $500; No. l
Northern, 55Mc; No. Northern, 54Ac;
No. spring, 51A@5sNc; rejected 1910;
to arrive-No. l hard, 5000; No. North
ern, $3.50; July No. hard, SIC; No.
Northern 56L
Morris tribune., 1896-07-15

WHEAT-July closed, $3.50; Septem-
Der, $3.50. On track-No, hard, 54ssc;
No. l Northern, $3.50; No. 2 Northern,
626&c
Morris tribune., 1896-07-15

The London Post announces that
Mrs. John w Mackay has been sum-
moned to Rome on account of the dan
gerous illness of her father
General A r. Lawton Of Savannah,
Ca, who has just died, was one of the
Oldest graduates of West Point, having
left that institution in 1888.
Prince Bismarck is arranging the
manuscript letters from monarchs and
princes in his possession, which will be
published in book form after his death
1t is rumored that NJ James Tissot
the English painter, when he has quite
completed his plan Of illustrating the
gospel by his water colors, will enter a
Trappist monastery.
Morris tribune., 1896-07-15
Testing Iowa's Cigarette Law.

CEDAR RAPIDS, Ia, July ia test
case at to the validity of the Iowa Gig
arctic law taking effect July 4 is at
tracing much attention. W. A. Fully
of New York, attorney for the Ameri-
can Tobacco trust, is here for the de,
Tense of McGregor, the defendant A
mittimus has been issued for McGreg,
ors commitment. The attorney will
make application for writ of habeas
corpus within three days and bring it
before the district court The decision
will affect the question of sale all over
the state.
Morris tribune., 1896-07-15

CARO- HI Hunter Post, No ia, meets
~ +he 2nd and 4tk Mondays of each
xnoIath. II. u. IENNE1' SoAiA'
Morris tribune., 1896-07-15

Wet U-Meets semi-monthly on Weo-
~ MRS H D TENNEY, Prest.
Morris tribune., 1896-07-15

SHEETS on the End and last Wed
IN ssday in each month.
3 - MRS. p. S. FENTON, Prest.
Morris tribune., 1896-07-15

~IDET-Hancock Lodge, No; DI, meets
81 REV STEVENS, G I.
Morris tribune., 1896-07-15

$ of V-Prairie Camp, No. 49, meet lst
.-,sS, a Saturday of each month in Army
MaY1 CLIFF FULLER, Capt.
The herald., 1896-07-18
A CANDIDATE FOR CONGRESS
George S. Patton Announces Himself
to Be
''In the Current Campaign the Predominant
Issue Is the Question Of Finance
Hr. Patton's Position

In the following address to the cleo
tors of the Sixth congressional district
Hon. George s. Patton announces him
self as a candidate for the Democratic
nomination for that district:
To the electors of the Sixth congress
sional district: Gentlemen-During the
past month it has been urged upon me
by many citizens of this district to avow
myself a candidate for election to con-
gress. My hesitation in deciding upon
this step has arisen from personal con-
siderations and business responsible
ties, and not from any wish upon my
part to evade any responsibility of citi-
Zenship in the political crisis puon which
the country is now entering, or fear as
to the result. The rapid march of events
in the past few weeks has deeply I'm
pressed upon me the gravity of this re-
sponsibility, and the improperly of hes
itation on the part of any man to take
his part manfully in the struggle. In
the current campaign the predominant
issue is the question of finance, and the
question resolves itself simply into
whether or not the American people de-
sire a continuance of the present cond1-
will to inaugurate a system of national
finance without foreign consent or in
reference. The future prosperity of
the country and the stability of its in
stitutions demand that this question
shall be at once and forever determined.
Honest citizens Of whatever party should
give, it honest consideration and vote
their convictions.
While considerate of the opinions of
those who desire to maintain the politi-
cal status of the last four years, which
would be the result of the election of Mr..
Mckinley, I am myself firmly of the
opinion that the proliflc<source of most
of our present political woes was the
abandonment of the free coinage of sill
Yer in 1873, and that the first step that
must be taken in order to re-establish
national prosperity lies in the return to
the constitutional system of bi-me tall
lism as it existed prior to 1873. Believ-
ing this, l hail with joy the nomination
by my party of WilliamiJ. Bryan upon
the Chicago platform. Under his stand
ard | gladly place myself, and l shall
advocate his election as the true repre-
sentative of vigorous Americanism. If
he shall be the choice of the people for
the presidency it is absolutely essential
that he shall have the earnest support
of a friendly congress!in order that the
verdict of the majority may find prompt
and efficient expression in law.
Holding these views, respectfully an
nounce myself as candidate for the
congressional nomination of the Demo-
cratic party.
Very respectfully
GEO. S. PATTON.
The herald., 1896-07-18
Our Theosophl.ts Amu,e .nrI.nd

The mission Of the American Theoso-
ply crusaders to England and the rest
of the world has encountered the fatal
obstacle of ridicule at the outset. This
is scoffing generation of Englishmen,
and attempts made, in white flowing
robes, to convert them to an occult doc
trine which thew ore nreiudiced to be-
iirve rs some new humbug. excites Cnies-
ly amusement Col. Olcott and Mrs.
Besant take them seriously. however.
and issue solemn repudiation of them
and their mission In name only ara
they the original Theosophists.
The first London meeting at the
Queens hall last night was a dull affair,
and the attendance was small. Not one
of the speakers developed a spark OF
enthusiasm, and somehow the impress
sion prevails that the group of so-called
Propagandists have started on pleas
ure trip round the world, of course at
their own expense, with theosophy as a
convenient raison d'etre.-London Let.
ter to the New York Sun.
The herald., 1896-07-18
CHARGED WITH FORGERY
Ed Hoist Alleged to Have Passed . Bcgus
Check

With a charge of forgery hanging
over him, Edward Hoist now lies in the
city Jail, having been incarcerated yes
terday afternoon. He was placed in
custody by G.. A. Hart, one of the pro-
prietors of the Natick house, who ac-
cuses He.st of passing upon him worth
less check.
On Monday last Hoist came into the
hotel and asked Hart to cash a check
for small amount, drawn on the Farm
ers and Merchants bank, made paya-
BILE to Ed Hoist and signed by III. F.
Henderson. Being well acquainted with
Hoist and having no suspicion of any
thing wrong about the paper, Hart
cashed it. The next day he was called
up by telephone by Hoist, who request
ed him not to present the check for pay
ment. as he would call around that
evening and take 1t up.
AS he failed to keep the appointment
Hart the next day offered the check at
the bank and was informed that it was
worthless, and also that it was not the
first of it's kind that had been rejected.
On Wednesday evening Hoist again tel
ephoned to Hart and said he would be
on hand the next day and settle up the
check. Being informed that the paper
had been repudiated by the bank, he
other party.
Not coming around Thursday, yester-
day Hart started out to look for Hoist
and found him on the street. He told
him he should place him in Jail, but
Hoist asked for little more time. say
ing he would positively make the matter
all right. Hart had been fooled before
and was hard hearted, escorting his man
to the city Jail and turning him over to
the jailer. Then he departed to swear
out complaint alleging forgery.
Hoist was seen in his cell in jail last
night, but absolutely refused to talk
about his case. and would neither af-
firm nor deny that he had passed a
bogus check upon his friend. He is con-
fident that. the matter will soon be
cleared up, and promised that develop
ments would be forthcoming today. He
is a we'll known young man, of good
appearance, and is well connected in this
city
The herald., 1896-07-18
PERSONALS

T. H. Thomas of Visalia, prominent
member of the state board of horticul.
ture is in the city.
II. l.. Honeyman and P. l.. Dolphin,
wealthy New Workers, are in town.
DIR. S. S. Salisbury and family left for
Catalina island yesterday. They will
remain there month.
Mrs. J. o. Harris and son of San Fran.
cisco are in the city on a visit.
The San Diego giants who are to par
ticipate in the tug of war tournament at
Hazards pavilion next week, arrived in
the city yesterday and are quartered at
the Natick.
Judge w. D. Crichton Of Fresno is in
the city for a short visit, accompanied
by Mrs. Crichton. They are at the Ho-
tel Ramona.
c. A. Bailey, wealthy mine owner Of
Bassett, is registered at the Ramona.
Mr.. G. Sormano, proprietor of the Star
winery. returned from Italy last Sunday.
He spent about three months in France.
Italy and other parts of Europe. He
found his native Italy much changed
for the better since he last saw 1t, but
he is now certain that Los Angeles u
the most delightful spot on the globe.
The herald., 1896-07-18
River Improvement

WASHINGTON, July 17.-In the re-
port of the army engineers Major
Charles L. e. Davis, in charge of Califor-
lila improvement, reports that the Napa
river is in fairly navigable condition
but fills up during the winters Con-
tractors are unwilling to undertake
work on the harbor at San Luis Obispc
except at high figures. Future opera
tions on Wilmington harbor will be in
the line of dredging and the extension OF
jetties. An available balance of $52,
w. remains on hand. At San Diego
harbor it is intended in the immediat,
future to apply the funds appropriated
to jetty extension and repairs.
The herald., 1896-07-18
To Carry the Invalid

To make a simple seat for invalids to
use in Carrying them from room to room
or up and down stairs, take two long
broom handles and a piece of sacking.
such as is used for coarse aprons The
sackng must be one yard eleven inches
long and twenty-four inches wide. Turn
in an inch on either side and stitch down
on each side; next join the two ends to-
gether, sewing them in and out with f1ne
strong string; now fold exactly in halr
and stitch across each end in the same
manner with string) hems wide enough
to run the broom handles through AT
ter turning In an inch at each end and
one at either side you have double
seat measuring five-eighths Of yard
from pole to pole. and ten inches across
the seat. A feeble person can be carried
UP and down stairs or about the garden
on this simple carrier by female bearers.
The invalid sits on the seat between the
poles, the two bearers, one in front. one
behind, with a pole in each end. A rest
for the feet can easily be added.-Phila-
delphia Public Ledger.
The herald., 1896-07-18
in straight heats; best time. e:11M. New
castle and Rifle finished inorder named.
Asaeaae Races


The following Is the list OF; entries ana
weights for the races to be run Il
the Aqueduct park track tpday, which
are posted at the Los Angeles Turf
club, 212 South Spring street. Com
missions received on these races and full
descriptions OF che events, Races COM
mence at 12 o'clock noon, Los Angeles
time:
First race. half mile. selling-Favo Edna
d., Miss Bramblc 100: Sandal, Full Speed,
los; Flash Y. los; saliere - io5; Second
Bonnie Elose. 1o5; Wood Bird. %.
Vanbrunt. Allen L.. 9S; Lambent. "a: Bal
maghie. %; Restraint. o.; Tokadee. 100;
Third race, three-quarters of q mile.
selling-Belle Washington. o.: Marsian,
The Druid q: zanone, 1o4; Premier. o.:
Fourth race. mile and an eighth. handi-
cap-Charade. 112: Mirage, 105; Sue Kitty,
Marshall. 104: Defender, SO: Volley. 80.
Fifth race. five-eighths Of a mile maiden
2-year- -olds--Maud Adams, No Chance.
tia bicycle Girl loo: Robbie w, 10l: Our
Johnnie, Loeb Glyn, Callibee. Tempestous.
Joe Cutley. 112.
Sixth race. selling. maiden 3-year-olds.
mile-Connemaugh, "a; Tombola, 20: Sat-
anelli 105: Flames, So; Rock Ledge, Sui
tan Second, 50.
The herald., 1896-07-18
A MIDNIGHT BURGLARY
Sneak Thieves Enter and Loot q Room In a
Daring Tanner

A little after midnight last night
thieves entered the room of C. E. John
son, in the Irving. No. 22O South Hill
street, while he and his wife were asleep
and cleaned out the place Entrance to
the room was effected by pushing the
key out of the lock and opening the door
with skeleton key. Once inside, the
burglars opened the windows, to make
certain of means of escape, and then
went to work.
A trunk was opened and ransacked
the bureau drawers were cleaned out
and everything in the apartment was
turned topseyturvey. Johnson's trou-
sers were carried out into the hall and
the loose change in them abstracted.
Mrs Johnson had $50 in bills pinned to
her underclothing, which she had on in
bed. The expert thieves even man
aged to remove this without awakening
the couple, finally taking their depar-
ture unheard.
Numerous attempts at robbery have
been made in the lodging house lately,
but the marauders seem experts in their
business and have thu far escaped ar
rest,