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Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1877-07-16
Appeals In Land Contests,

Secretary Schurz, in the course OF let
ter addressed to the commissioner of the
general land office, offering his decision
in private land contest of no public i'm
portance, lays down the following inter
esting and important instruction
on the general subject of appeals, and
puts stop to the practice which has
grown into an abuse before the general
land office. The secretary of the interior
says: "The appeal from your decision
was filed as follows: This appeal is taken
from the whole of said decision on ques-
tions both of law and fact. Ne argument
in support of said appeal has been filed.
The rules of practice approved Nov. 30,
1879, required an appeal to be made in
writing, fairly and specifically stating
the points of exception to the decision
appealed from. This has not been done
in the present case. The right of an APP
peal is guaranteed by law, bgt it is with
in the power of the department to pre-
scribe the manner in which the same
shall be filed; also what shall constitute
an appeal. A frivolous objection to a
decision not based on reasonable grounds
of exception properly stated should
not be permitted to delay for months
final action in a case, and / would
suggest that in the examination of
appeals careful scrutiny be given to
the same, and, if in your opinion, it
is not properly taken, or, in other
words, the document fled does not
constitute an appeal, you will so inform
the party, and if it is not perfected,
you are authorized under the instruc-
tions of my predecess dated March
a, 1876, in the Boston mining case,
to at once transmit the papers to this
office for immediate consideration.
Discretion should be exercised in con-
sideration of the question of what
constitutes an appeal. The same care
and precision cannot be expected on
the part OF the uninlormed settler that
would be required Of the experienced
attorney in practice before the depart
ment. In the case under consider
alton think the appeal might prop
erly be dismissed for want al precision
and compliance with instructions,
/ The reasons for your decision, how
ever, are fully stated, and think tie
conclusion reached is the correct one.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1877-07-16
a Warning to Advertisers.
Utica Observer.

Utica Observer.
The insanity Of DR.. j. @. Aver, of
Lowell, affords a terrible warning to
advertisers. Here was a man engaged
in the manufacture Of pill, not diff
fering much fr m a hundred other
pills that may be obtained from any
drugstore. In an unguarded moment
he made up his mind that he would
advertise, not in the plcayune style
of the ordinary dealer but in a com
prehensive sort OF way, by which be
could reach every possible purchaser
of pills. He started with the idea of
devoting half of his profits each year
to advertising. The result might have
been foreseen. He accumulated mon
ey SO rapidly that he did not know
what to do with it. When he rolled
together sl5,000,000, and had vainly
tried to find some outlet for his in
creasing profits, his mind gave way
under the absorbing cares OF his vast
business, and he is now patient in
an insane asylum for the insane. How
easily this calamity might have been
averted. If be had stuck to the con-
servative methods of many of our
merchants, and refrained from adver-
tising, he might have been passing
quietly through bankruptcy now, in
stead Of being loaded down with his
uncounted millions. 1t is a dangerous
experiment for man who does not
want to become rich to advertise. Or
if he advel tises at all be must adyer-
tise grudgingly and at long intervals,
lest his profits should grow out of all
proportion to his requirements, and
he should find himself burdened with
wealth. Advertising conducted on the
principle of devoting half the profits
OF a business to it, is, we repeat, a
dangerous experiment. 1t preoipitates
a fortune upon the advertiser so sud
denly that the chances are he will not
know what to do with his money.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1877-07-16

Louisiana should be considered as set
tied, not to be reopend IN any way.
He says that Attorney General Ogden,
who is being used by the opposition
in this matter, aspires to the leader
ship Of the bourbons of Louisiana,
and is only to willing to do anything
which, like this proceeding, promises
to advance his ambition.
Gov. Brown deprecates the action
of Ogden and the grand jury, because
he thinks the effect will be to split
the democratic party in that state.
Paclard's friends are quite positive
that that gentleman could not posi-
bly, have connived at any plot like this
for the satisfaction of his private
grudge.
In this connection, the story that
Packard will bring forth some evi-
dences hitherto suppressed and par
ticularly dammaging to the republi
cans, is revived, as is perfectly natural
under the circumstances.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1877-07-16
The European Grain Trade

London, July 10-The Mark Lane
Express, in its weekly review Of the
British corn trade, says: "Ihe heavy
rain the past week has tended to pro-
mote the growth of straw, and has
filled out wheat ears. Hops, too, are
benefited, but root crops have made
very slow progress, owing to the cold
nights. Hay making has been him
dered by the weather, but large
proportion of the crop is now gath
cred in good order, the yield being
almost everywhere good. Reports
from the country somewhat vary as
to the aspect Of the wheat plant.
While in some localities it is said to
give promise Of an average crop, in
others it appears thin and dwarled,
having never got over the effects Of
the wet, cold spring. Nor are advices
more favorable regarding barley and
oats. Judging by some fields it does
not appear likely that barley will
yield much more than half crop.
Beans and peas promise, perhaps, best
of all the cereals, which, on the whole,
do not offer so fair a prospectto agri.
culturists here as on the continent,
where appearances at present point
to a full average yield. Harvest pros
poets in Russia are very favorable.
Our season having so far advanced
the chances of damage from stormy
weather are considerably lessened !;
but even should the climatic influences
prove favorable between this and har-
vest an average wheat crop is all that
can be expected The insignificant
supplies ofhome- grown wheat both at
Mark Lane and the country markets,
indicate how nearly farmers stocks
are exhausted. 1t may be confidently
stated that little or nothing will be
left over of last years crop in spite of
the frmness with which growers have
stood by their remaining stocks. 1t
has been difficult to sell English
wheat, as fne weather has depressed
trade, and previous prices have been
obtained with difficulty. The imports
OF foreign wheat into London contin-
ue large, and although the arrivals
from northern Russia are less, the ac-
tion of Germany and India has pre-
vented the weekly return from indi-
eating any decrease Of importation.
1t is estimated that the stock of wheat
in London ou the 30th of June was
100000 quarters, against about $780,
060 quarters on the 3lst of March, and
for the same period the stocks of flour
and oats show slight increase,
while barley has decreased some
10000 quarters. The estimated stock
of wheat in the principal ports does
not, however, indicate any marked al
teration since the end of last year, but
showed a diminution of over half a
million quarters on the stocks in June,
1876. At the close of last week less
favorable reports were circulated res
pecting the French crop. A sharp adj
vance in values has taken place both
in Paris and Marsellles. This, coupled
with the broken weather, has had a
hardening effect upon our market, and
should continental buyers put in an
appearance we may shortly expect to
see better prices"
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1877-07-16
Fort Buford Notes.
Correspondent Bismark Tribune.

Correspondent Bsmark Tribune.
Fort BUFoRD, ID. t., July 1st,'77
We used to call this dry country,
and rain was with us variety, but it
seems that the order of things has
been reversed, and we are to have as
much sliquid moisture falling from
the clouds" as our hearts may desire,
and this summer, at least, little more
at times than is agreeable. There is
one cofmorting thought that comes to
one when the huge drops are decend-
ing, and that is that for every one of
these drops we may safely calculate
upon a friendly mosquito putting in
an appearance afterwards to console
us with their attentions and charm us
with their singing. A natural conse-
quence of thevery wet season is huge
crop of mosquitoes, and they are so
comforting.
Small bands OF Indians are still re-
ported on the Yellowstone and vicinity
1t is very probable that Sitting Bull
keeps small parties to roam around
watching different movements, that he
may at all times know the situation,
but the old fellow himself is still across
the line and waiting for further devel
opements, "slippery Nick" scout
in the employ Of General Miles arrived
here yesterday, from the vicinity Of
S. BIS camps, and reports no move
contemplated by that worthy for the
present.
We have rumors here that the last
mail from Buford to Tongue River
was attacked enroute, one carrier
killed, another run off by the Indians.
and the mail captured, This would
make another "close call'' for Charles
Wooster, whom they nearly captured
on his last trip down. There are so
many rumors floating around at times
that one is almost tempted to refrain
from noting anything as news cur
rent, for fear it may prove utter
"bosh."
Official information has been re-
ceived that the Indians at Berthold
having been frightened very much by
reports of small pox, and all left the
agency and are hunting on Mouse
River. 1t was feared that some of the
young men might become enraged at
not receiving ammunition and join
the hostile camp.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Vivian gave
their farewell entertainments at the
hall last evening. 1t has been long,
indeed, since we have enjoyed rich
treat and a rare opportunity will be
afforded the citizens of Bismark for
an evenings enjoyment should Mr.
Vivian favor you with a call Is ii
enough to say that every thing these
artists promise they will perform, and
and while they are enroute east to
fulfill engagements for the early au-
tumn, should they appear in your city
don't fail to be with them con the
glorious occasion"
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1877-07-16
Sherman At Bismarck.

Bismarck Tribune.
Ger. Sherman, accompanied by his son,
Thos Sherman. Gen. O. M. Poe and Col
Bacon, of his staff, Gen. Terry and Card
and Col. Smith, of his staff, arrived by
special train ON Sunday, enroute for the
Yellowstone and the Pacific coast. AT
the posts on the Yellowstone they will
meet Gen. Sheridan and Gen. Miles, and
Gen Sherman will then proceed to Fort
Ellis and Helena, and from thence, via
Lapwai, Idaho, to the Pacific coast Gen
Sheridan and Gen. Terry will return east
via Bismarck, arriving at this point about
August 1st.
Gen. Sherman and party visited Fort
Lincoln to-day, and this evening will leave
for the Yellowstone on the new and ele
giant steamer Rosebud, of the Coulsor
line, commanded by Grant Marsh, char.
tered for the trip because of her speed
and light draft. Special arrangement:
have been made for the comfort OF the
party, and the trip promises to be an ex
ceedingly pleasant one.
Gen. Sherman goes to estimate fol
himself the situation on the frontier, anC
will of course consider whether the ne
cessity for sending more troops to the
frontier EXISTS.
The American people will always have
a warm corner in their hearts for Genera
Sherman, and will always show their ap
probation of his services when an oppor
| tunity is presented. At Bismarck, on tn,
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1877-07-16
II e l. e G r A-PHIC.
A O'clock, %. M.

The telegraph wire is down between
here and Sioux City, and no report
has been received to-day. Consequent
ly we are compelled to go to press
without our usual instalment of news.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1877-07-16

During the Month of June there
was l6S pre- emption entries made at
the Fargo land office aggregating &c.
$50 acres, 333 homestead entries 4,Sl0
acres, SO timber culture entries 1914
acres, and 6 homestead declaratory
statements $50 acres. A pretty good
months business sure.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1877-07-16

a gboul bearing the classic name
OF Lauden schlager has been arrested
at Dubuque for robbing the cemetery
of tloweIs, roses and other ornaments.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1877-09-28
GRANT ON TRE RAMPAGE.

General Grant, now the lion of Eu-
rope, has been interviewed at Edinburg,
by correspondent OF the New York
Herald. He takes new departure. and
while enjoying the freedom of the an-
qient capital of Scotland. turns from a
discussion of living men and issues to.
attack the dead. Sumner, of Massa-
eausets. whose honesty of purpose and
ability as statesman was never ques-
TONED even by his most bitter oppo-
neats. he accuses of being not only n
prevaricator, bat a down night liar.
This charge. which so far as is known.
90 the public. has RIO foundation in fact.
H. The most cowardly ever made by a
soldier. 1t has been repeatedly asserted
and never authoritatiyely contradicted,
that Grant is. and has, b8en for years,
accustomed to taking glass or two too.
much. So. in the language of Mark
Twain, let us be charitable if we eanuot
be accurate, and attribute bis ghoalish
attack on the Massachusetts Statesman.
TO an overdose of Scotch whiskey. The
man, who. while President, made bo-
BON friends of the Babcocks, Belknaps,
Robesons and Shepherds, would not, If
sane and sober. drag Charles Sumner
from the Craya 10 urnctain him nm.
truthful and dishonest.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1877-09-28
sURFEIrED WITH COIN.

While among the masses money is
scsrcer than at any time since the great
panic of thirty years ago. coin has &C.
cumuIated in the vaults of banking in
stitutions in the great money centers of
the world to such an exteut that CAPT
talisis find it difficult to loan it on good
security at very low rate of interest
In London money is offered even for a
few weeks at the rate of III per cent.
per annum. In San Francisco where
high rates of interest have heretofore
been the rule. banks entertain PROPOSE
tons for loans at per- cent. per an
mum. The Bulletin says that within
the last week the Hibernia bank has re-
newed its loan of $1,000. 900 to Will
liam Sharon on the Palace Hotel, for
one year ut 8. per cent. This bank has
500, 900 in coin Ola hand, which can be
had at per cent. per anuum on real
estate security, With mouev at sach a
low rate of interest it looks as it the
resources Of the Pacific coast ought to
be speedily developed. aud new enter
prises which gave reasonable promise
of paying good profits on the money i'm
vested, would be inaugurated, but un-
fortunately for men seeking employ
ment. those who hold the strings of
these heavy purses. do not prospects
mining districts. reclaim deserts or de-
xetop the resources of new country.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1877-09-28

EoscHEE's GERMAN SYRUP can now
be purchased right ut home, ii ~ the
most successful preparation ever MIRO
daced TO our people. 1t works hike IA
charm in all cases of Consumption,
Gneumo' in, Heworrhages Asthma.
severe Coughs, Group aud all other
Throat and Lung Diseases No person
has ever used this Medicine withous
getting immediate relief. yet there are
great many poor, suffering. skepticai
persons going about orr streets with a
suspicious congh, AMI tie Voice of con-
sumption coming from their lnngs, that
viii not thy 1t. If yon die it il your
avn fault as Won can go to vonr Drnp-
alSt and Get Sample Bottle for 10
cents and try it, three doses will re-
lieve any case. IL gular size ouly rs
alta
Agents, Crane e. BRIGHAM, Wholesale
afag9sess,, San, krannisa0.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1877-09-28

The Reno Journal gathers thefo!lnw-
ing statistics of Knights OF Pythias
from The annual reports of the Order
in Nevada:
Number of members, 392.
Past Grand Chancellors, IL.
Past Chancellors, 6I
Knights, BIZ
Number of Subordinate Lodges, 8.
Total receipts during the past year.
$l4.6t9 04; disbursements. IS 583 OF.
Extended for relief of Brothers.
Sl,00S 25 for widowed families. $75;
i'uritl of the dead, 1860 50; currentex-
penses, 81 039 SO.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1877-09-28
FOREIGN DISPATCHES.
Mon'enrgrins yictortous-3 OOo
Turkish Reg uissrs Taken Plison-

CETTINJE. Sent Of

CErTISJE, Sept. 27.
AT Garonsko the Mouten. grins took
5000 regulars, prisoners aud captured
three cannon aud 500 rides. The
Montenegrins have also occupied Piva.
captured Fort Orkyica, and now hold
the whole territory as far as Fotschka,
They have totally burned Blk and
surrounding villages, after sending the
sics, wounded and non-com batants to
Trebinie.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1877-09-28
TIE lie c RAPHIc.
WESTERN DISPATCHES
Berribls Outrage near sacramento

.. SACRAMENTO, II. 4
About noon to day, an outrage was
committed in the town of Washington,
opposite Sacramento. which has created
much excitement. Eta Freeman, aged
four years. daughter OF VIM b. Free
man, of Washington, was found in the
orchard Of Captain Hodson, on the
river bank. She was feartuily wounded
in the face as if by some dull imple-
ment or sharp piece of wood. She IS
also bruised about the head. She was
lying under tree among some young
shoots and was in furrow and covered
over with earth clods. A boy sent to
market by his mother, and on bis way
saw the child aud gave the alarm. A
Chinaman was at work in the orchard
thirty feet away. He has been arrested
but the officers believe he had nothing
to do with it, and that the child might
have been placed where she was with
out his seeing it. The boy Fay is ar
rested and detained as witness. lie
has aroused suspicion by telling con-
Trajectory stories. He is abont 10 years
old. The child had been absent from
home about twenty minutes. When
told of the occurrence, her father sald'
this has been done for revenge, and
gave no further explanation. The case
is surrounded by singular my stery
The child is still alive, but it is doubt
full about her recovering, it is now uu-
conSci0IlS
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1877-09-28
Mehemtt All Retreating.


VIENNA, Sept. ~.
Newspapers announce that in conse-
ouepce of the large concentration OF
Russian troops, and the difficulty OF
Obtaining supplies on account OF PAD
weather. Mebemet Ali, on the Zsas
commenced a retreat to his former po-
sition on the Kara Lom.
The Roumaninns Unsurcesstui'
BUCHAREST, Sept. n.
The Roumanians have been unsuc-
cessful in their attempts to capture me
second Grayitza redonbt. After haVl1g
Slapped up to it they displayed great
enllantry, and suffered severely. Acor'
RESPONDENT at Shumla confirms the re-
port OF the retreat of Mehemet Ali to
his former position on the Kara LON.
The Policy of Austria.
PEsTH. Sept. "a.
In the Hungarian Diet to-day Prime
Minister Tizzl said the Governments
policy consisted now, as formerly. 10
the protection OF the interests OF the
country without war. if possible. bnt at
the same time, i'll protesting them IN
every contingency; also in seeing that
pothlng took phce in the East without
the consent OF Austria and Hungary.
|. Servia broke the peace Austria AUD
Hungary would not impede Taskey 4
action against her.
A PrOniinens Car dinal Dyissg.
ROME. Sept. n.
Cardinal Riario Sfoiza. who Was be.
lieyed by many to have the best chance
of succeeding Plus Ninth, is dagger
ously i'll. aud has received the last sac.
rsment.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1877-09-28
Books Discovered
VIRGINIA. New. 81.

This afternoon, the stock books,
which Malim. the embeZzler took from
Drexler y Co July 7th. were found in
Storey mine tunnel 400 feet from the
entrance, by a couple of workmen who
went il, 10 look for some tools. With
the books were three evening Chroni-
Giles, containing accounts of his flight
aud transactions, a bottle aud. cans of
oysters and sardines. Cooking had also
been done there. The books were
buried and were disclosed by blow of
a pick.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1877-09-28
SIP ED PROGRAMME.

FIRST DAY. MONDAY. OCTOBER lSr.
TRorrlssG tremium So 0; mile beats, in 9
to harness; free for all horse, raised or
owned in this otaie LssteTn Oregon
Idaho, Utah on Cal fornia. east of the si.
ezra Nevada. First. 500: second, 500;
third 500.
RUNSIrG Premium $500; fre for all horses
raised or owned in this State. Four or
more tn fill, three or more to start. Single
dash for one mile. III rst, 500; second
s12j; third, SIS.
SECOND DAY TUESDAY, OCTOBER and.
TRoTIISo Premium $40; free for all horses
raised or owned IN humboldt county.
+ rst, 500; tcOnd, Sl25; third. SIS
RyN ,IssPr MUM S5Ub; free for all horses
raised or owned Ia tIi ) ate, Eastern On
egoB, Idaho, Utah or California, east a
the sierra Nevada. Mile Ia ate, two in
three. First, $50; secJrd, $780, third,
SlG0.
THIRD DAY, WEI NE3DAY, OCToB tR ID.
FhorTfNo Premium $40. free for all untried
three-year olds in this state, asst
ern Org n. idaho or Utah; mile heats,
two in three, TO harness. FIRST $500:
second, SIS: third. SO.
RUSsIse- Premium $s9. free for all horses
raised OF owned ia his tate. Efstefn
Oregon, Idaho. Utah or California, east Of
the sierra Nevada: mile heats three Ia i.
i've. First, $3.50; second, $50; third,
Sl00.
FOURTH DAY. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 4TH
RUNSfSs-- Premium S60J: free for ali united
three " ar olds. or und four, raised Or.
owned in Humboldt county: half milo.
heats two in three. First, 500. second
%; third. 500.
RuaSIsG Premium 500; free for all horses
raised or owned in, this sta-e, Eastern
'r, gon, Idaho or California, east o.xhs
hierra Nevadas: sigl. dash. ofa three
4 of n mile kyT6s sacQn1
$l50; third, SIS
TRBrIING Premium $3.50: free for all tlonbe
teams owned IN this state. owners TO
drive; mile heats. .hree in i've. to- road
wagon first. $500; secoId 500; third.
$50.
Entries 10 the above race will Gloss
September 2Sth. Horses contrasting in
the above race to b>owned and driven to-
gether for three months preceding the
day OF race.
FIFTH DAY, FRIDAY. OCTOBER 5TH>
RuSsIxs Premium $3.50 trec for all horses
raised or owned IN Humboldt county;
single dash of half male. First, Si2b:
second, SIS; third. $50.
RURsIsG = Pre mi nm <2su; free for all horses
raised or owned in humboldt county J,
single dash of one-quaItar Of . mile.
First, 500; second. SO: third, sl5.
RU,sS1SG Premium 81 100; free fOI all horses
|. oa the Coast: iva miles and repeat.
irst. $500; second. $3.50; third $50:
SIXTH DAY. SATURDAY. OCTOBER 9Th
An Equ strian Tournament W II take place ON
the morning of the SIXTH day. Presents
to he amount Of $3.50 wall bo presented
to the contestants.
CONSOLATION RUM o-Preminm 5000; free
for all horses that have not taken first or
sec nd premiums durit the air: mills
heats, two in three, First, $500; second,
$3.50; third. 800, fourth. $50
A GnASp swEkrsrAK@ RICE will take plaoo
L on the Sixth day.
Also. A COMPLIMENTARY Sized CONTEXT
Single dash Of one mile: free for sll
horses raised or owned IN the State
inning horse TO receive the Winnemucca
Pate aud Gold Medal