Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1877-10-09
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co Saturday.
The contract has been signed by the
Holly manufacturing company for the con-
struction Of water works in Burlington, Iowa.
The work is to begin at once.
Pensioners Of the late civil war deprived
of their pensions from March 2, 1865. to
June 6. 1856, have appointed committee
to enforce their claims upon congress.
The cabinet was in session only sho,t
time Friday, and no business of importance
was considered. But one appointment was
made, that of Robert S. Anderson, to be
United Safes attorney for the territory Of
Montana.
Senator Conover, of Florida, announces
that, notwithstanding all reports to the con-
trarv, he is an unshaken and mnshakab'e re-
publican. He believes that Florida will be
republican at the next election, and expects
to be re elected senator by republican leg
islature.
Mehemet Ali's recall is ascribed to the in
huence of Mahmoud Damad, the Sultan's
brother. in.law. Suleiman Pasha. Fail Pa
sha, Mehemet Ali, and Achmet Eyoub have
arrived at Shumla, the last two on their way
hither.
There are twenty-seven cases Of yellow
fever at Port Royal, South Carolina, twenty
one whites and six blacks. Five new cases
were reported Friday. Population, "a whites,
1877 blacks. The mavor telegraphs: "We
are suffering for medicine, nurses and pro
visions"
Congressman Smalls arrived at Columbia,
S. c., Monday under arrest by order Of the
investigating committee for accepting bribes
"a member of the South Carolina senate
He was released on bail in the sum Of
5000. Ex-Treasurer Cardoza is still in
Jail.
Mr.. D. NJ. Hubbell, of Maquoketa, Iowa
desires it to be di.tinctly understood that hi
was not the person who is said to have got
divorce from his wife Julia, in Utah. II,
and Julia have always lived happily to
gether. and neither of them want divorce
Of any kind.
The commission investigating the secre
service Of the treasury department has ex
amined Chief Brooks and Assistant Chic
Benson. Other witnesses will be c,lled
The commission decided to limit investiga
ton excepting as to the character, condition
and the operations of the secret service divi
sion since the 4th of March last, and to in
quire into what improvement, if any, can b
made in its efficiency.
An order has been issued from the adju
tant generals Office extending the provision
of section 37ll ofthe revised statutes though
in terms referring only to the district Q
Columbia, to all military posts where pul
chasses of fuel are made. The section re
ferred to forbids the purchase Of coal Q
wood by any officer until the same shal
have been inspected by an inspector dull
appointed by the head Of the department.
John w. Forney was present at the fir,
interview between President Grant an
Senator Sumner on the San Domingo quet
ton, and he publishes statement to tn
effect that he. as we'll as General Grant le
the room believing that Mr.. Sumner intenC
ed to support the San Domingo Scheme
Mr.. Sumner afterwards explained that b
said he would consider the subject, not SUI
port the scheme. Mr.. Forney believes tn:
"Charles Sumner never violated promis
deserted a friend. or uttered falsehood."