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Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1878-01-08
THE IEvEE AT SIOUX CITY.
EnUrts Being Made to Save 1t from He.
structiOn.
Journal Of 1.-THE eth.

s9 OyNAuAA VASu0 ON. ~
The experience 81, last ping made it evil
dent that somethi' & effective must bs done
10 protect our levee from the recurring
encroachments of the Missouri. 1Onr river
front has been gradually eating away at a
rate which it cannot long endure, and those
most directly concerned in its preservation
are making arrangements for an investiga-
ton for the purpose of devising means tor
preservation Of The large interests at stake
IT has been provided that there shall be a
meeting on the levee next Tuesday Of the
following officials: Gen. P. f. Hall. gen
eral manager Of the Sioux City 4 Pacific
railroad E. 7. Jeffery, superintendent of
the Illinois Central rilroa | ~. W. Bishop,
general manager of,he Sioux City est. Paul
rai!rosd; G. 6. Wicker, president Of the
Dakota Southern railroad; S. B. J 'ckson,
also desired. that as many as
possible of our leading citizens shall be pres
ent. The purpose of the meeting is to can
washouts, the expense thereof. who should
contribute to the bearing of this expense,
and the SHIRE Of each. The railroad COM
panies. are very decided in their declarations
that thev will not stand all the expenses
.~hichtwill probably be somewhere between
S25 600 and 5000 and they ask that the
city shall bear a good share of the burden.
For the purpose of canvassing this, they
want to meet a number Of the citizens,
The ownership Of the levee is in the city.
the railroad companies being merely sor' Of
lessees Of The privilege of running their
trsck along it. They say that if the city
should refuse to aid in the work of
preventing the destruction of the
levee, they can take uptheir tracks that run
on dangerous ground. which reaches down
rs Ear as the Illinois Central freight depot
and move their buildings and business
down TO the Y, where they have property
Of their own not liable to be disturbed by
the river.
While it is possible that the stream NAV
not threatnn " G levre again in the sprirn.
still it is also possible that ii may Gu, in so
as tn carry awav everything as far hack as
| Second street, if noihing he doneto prevent
it Whatever is to be done should there
fore he. attended tn before the spring rise.
At n time when the work can he done mos
thoroughly of low water The Sioux Ctr
and Pacific has on its hands a private i'h
in this line. being the protection of tn"
hank below the mouth nf the Flovf. and
arrancements for this have a'rca!v heen
! completed. the plars and specifications Per
far,ed the mot rial secured, and tho dircc.
tors of the wor', enpered i is tho rn--
nnse TO construct aconH'e of wigs rearhine
| out into tho s'rrom which will hn made ~"
driving niles and filing in with stone. Be-
low those, the bank will ha lined With rows
e nilino ard a long stretch Of r~iD~ann:nr.
This is tho scheme adonteA hv the SiOnv
Citv and Pacific. and the meeting reXtTnos-
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1878-01-08
NOTICE OF SALE on EXECUTION.

NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN. That by virtue
~ of a.speciai execution to me directed and
delivered. and now in my hands. issued out of
the Office OF Ct. w. Roberts. one of the justices
Of the peace in and FOR the county of Iankton,
Territory of akota. upon d Judgment rendered
in said court. in favor Of amuel Merrill and
against Jacob 3 Van velsor, l have levied upon
the following described personal property of said
defendant. to-wit one top buggy. And that
I shall, on
THURSDAY. TIE 10TH DAY OF JANUARY. a.. ID.
lis, at the hour Of two O'Clock, p M, of said
day. at the front door of the court house in said
county and territory, proceed o sell all the right,
title and interest Of the above named Jacob b.
Van Nelsor. i'll and to the above described prop
erty to satisfy said judgment amounting to
twenty eight dollars and fifty cents, and costs
amounting to two dollars and ninety live cents.
together with all accruing costs of sale. and in
terest on the same from the Goth day Of Dccem-
Der, 1917, at the rate of seven per cent. per an
num-, at public auction, to the highest bidder for
cash.
NJ. A. BAKER, Sheriff.
BY l.. II ELIOT. Deputy.
Dated, Yankton. d r.. December 26th. 1871.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1878-01-08
LOCAL LACONICS.
There are indications of another thaw.
THO co,,Dtu opr, m ;es;puoro oro IN cpesipO

There are indications OF. another thaW.
Tue county commissioners are 10 session.
Skating is GOOD on the river, in spots o!
limit d extent.
The new upper works of the steamer Far
West are nearly completed.
Several fat deer have recently been kill
cd in the woods OF Jim river point.
Tobin is putting a new window in Adler
and Ohllnsn's front, TO replace the one de-
e'royed by fire on Christmas morning.
The ice harvest for 1873 commenced To-
day Just above the upper warehouse. The
ice'isa about eight inches thick and is Gear
and solid.
j. II. Loeber, wood dealers, are in the
market again with a large supply of green
and dry wood which they desire 20 dispose
Of at reasonable prices,
The rumor that Pinchbeck has been APP
pointed governor of Dakota was revived to-
day, but there ia no more truth in it than
there was when it was circulated a week
ago.
The indications of the weather for the
upper Mississippi and lower Missouri val
ley. are, falling or stationary barometer,
warmer, south and west winds, and partly
cloudy weather.
The attention of the Dakota Herald is di-
rected to the notice in another column re
q~uesting parties having claims against
Yankton county, to call aud get their money,
the g atement made by that paper recently
tn 1t the county had run behind $4,000
since July let. to. the contrary notwithstand-
ing.
Gen. Trip was booked for a speech to-
day at the old::sett'ers' gathering at Vtrmil
lion, hut he will not deliver it. The gen.
eral went to bed las, night with the solemn
intention Of getting up in time to take the
train.for Vermil ion, but the drousy god
was particularly attentive on this particular
morning and he woke not until it was too
late. Vermillion has thereby lost a good
speech and the general an opportunity for a
pleasing social reunion with old time
friends.
There has been a large influx Of visitors
from Nebraska to-day, the ice bridge being
in passab,e condition for the first time
since the break up The ice is still thin
along the shore. A wagon loaded with
wood broke through this forenoon just at
the edge of the bar, letting the forward
wheels down into about three feet of water.
While the wagon was being extricated not
less ,hsn thirty teams gathered on the bar
behind 1t waiting for q chance to cross. A
large amount of wheat is coming over.
Buyers stand on the levee and take it in as
fast as it arrived.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1878-01-08
LADIES READ THIS OFFER.

Bargains in Ties, Corsets, Cuffs, Collars
Rucbing, Laces, Silks, Velvets, Satin Plush.
ca, Ribbons and uats, Children's Fur Cap.,
Hoods and Bonnets. Will be - Id for one
half OF cot price. Swi,ches worth from So
TO $40 will be sold for 81 to S.. I offer these
bargains for the next thirty day. a. will
close GU, all my old stock before buying new.
All goods strictly cash.
Mrs. G. A. LYoxs,
Rooms over Coaisa Drug Sore.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1878-01-08
ROASTED

If there is any luxury more generally
.pprecieted than anosher,lt is GonD COZ
FEE. Few persons can roast coffee well.
and to meet this want cssrs. Bell. Con.
rad & Co, Chicago, have imported and
rosted a coffee called
ASKORlA,
which is the nearest approach to Java of
any heretofore offered to consumers ],
is o glazed is brittle, and will grind
easily. Your grocer has the goods for
sale, as also the famrns
PEERLESS BAKING PONDER,
made by the same firm. Ask him fol
them and obtain the best goods in tho
world,
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1878-01-08
DISSOLUTION OF COMPREHENSIVE.

The partnership heretofore existing uudcr the
firm name of Wynn. Enckw#lter n 60, is this
day dissolved Ivy mutual consent. j. Il. Wynn
and :. :, EichWa!tcr vii! continue the business
under the firm name If Wynn & Buckwaltor.
All persons indebted 10 lie firm will please call
and settle their accounts with Wynn& Buckwal-
ter. II. B. WYNN,
j. i. WYNN
s. S. B~uCkwALTlR
Nank,on. n. T., Jan. =. 1873.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1878-01-08
r NOTICE.

Grand losing ont sale Of Dry Goods,
Notions, Hats, Caps, Boots, Shoes and
Groceries at less than auction at Bankrupt
Prices, during next thirty days for cash.
Il. A. KETCHuM.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1878-01-08
COUNTY.

To Persons Holding Claims Against the
County.
All parties whose claims against Yankton
county we're audited prior to January 7,
1878, are requested to call at the register Of
deeds Office and GET their warrants which
will b c.shed on presentation to the county
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1878-01-08

Money to loan on good security also on
improved real estate. Apply at the office
of G. W. Roberts, Third street, opposite the
postofice, Yankton.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1878-01-08
DWELLING HOUSE FOR SALE.

The dwelling house with two lots, corner 5th
and Mulberry streets, will be sold ut reasonable
hgurcS and on favorable terms. The house is
provided with a good cellar and fine well of
Apply TO
i. PARKER HAYWARD.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1878-01-08
NOTICE.

The partnership heretofore existing between
E. II. Hudsmith, l.. l., Tyler and j. Nissin, do
ing business under the firm name OF HudSmith,
Tyler n Co. is hereby dissolved by mutual con-
sent. l.. l.. Tyler and j. Nissin will continue
the said business, and L, IL. nudsmith will con-
tinnc iii the employ of l.. l.. Tyler and j. Nissin
Yaukton. ID. T. Pee. 1s. 1877.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1878-01-08
Fun FOR THE MILLIONS!

I will sell any Article In. the grocery line
q cheap or cheaper than any other house
in the city. and deliver al goods 70 any
part Of the city. X. A. KsrcsrA.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1878-01-08
CONCORD COACH FOR SALE.

One tirst-claSs four or six horse Concord coach
in good running order. \ first -class vehicle In
every respect. Win be sold cheap. Apply ut
this office.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1878-01-08

Pigs feet and lambs tongues, at Jenkin
:on's.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1878-01-08
FOR SALE-nAY SCALES. &c.

will sell, cheap for cash, one set Of five ton
Fairbanks platform scales. all in good working
order. | also offer for sale or rent NY large new
barn near the Merchants hotel.
L. IL MEIIRlNG
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1878-01-08
The largest assortment Of pocket cutlery
Of Chicago, at Mills 4 Purdy's.

DR., H. d. Dodge. dentist, Dewi,vs block
Yankton.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1878-01-08

A No. l butter at ~Jrnkin:ou's oyster de-
pot, 25 cts, per ronund.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1878-01-08
TERRITORIAL
speeial @otites.

=
FOR SALE.
House, and lot ossxl5o feet. on broadway, for
$500. Perfect title given. +. WIXsoN.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1878-06-29
RESOLUTIONS.

The following communication was handed us
by committee Of the German Editorial excur-
sionists Tor publication:
The participants In the German journalistic
excursion over the Atehis0n. Topeka 4 Santa Fe
X. K through Kansas and Colorado, adopted on
their return the following resolutions to- wit:
We herewith tender to the A. I. 4 ). r. r.
90. and Its officers our sincerest thanks for the
invitation extended 10 editors of several German
newspapers 10 tho above mentioned excursion
conducted. II gave US ample opportunity to in
form ourselves FULLY 10 the remarkable sue
cesses achieved by SAID company in their efforts
TO transform into cultivated fields immense re-
glons which were but wilderness = few years
ago, and carrying civilization and industry tar
into the recesses Of the Rocky Mountains
Our heartfelt thanks are also rendered TO Mr.
c. b. Schmidt. the German agent Of said X. r.
company, who accompanied us on this excui-
sion and who cared Tor all and each member OF
our party with uniiring attention during the en-
tire trip. We assure him that ne has secured in
all and each OF us warm friends eyer ready to be
of service to his cause.
We shall never forget the friendly attentions
bestowed upon us by the people of Topeka,
wich Is, the Mennonite settlements Ellinwvod,
City and walsenburg, and acknowledge with
gratitude the many acts of hospitality toward
Us, not only by German, but also by American
citizens oil the places named.
For all The members OF this party.
AID. SElDENSTiCKER,
AUG. MARXHACsEN,
W. W. CONAN,
Committee.
Topeka, kas. June y, 1873.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1878-06-29
THE CONGRESSIONAL.

The Congressional pot is boiling. The
convention viii be held at Wichita. on the
18th of August. Only two candidates
Tom RYAN and Judge Peters-are yet in
the field. Other men are spoken Of The
nrcpIessible Sam Wood is an independent
GreeDback candidate There are worse
men than Sam Wood His cleo ton would
be NO disctedit, and he represents a popu-
lar sentiment which carries great weight
throughout the whole country
Tom Ryan has tine prestige of the occu>
pancy OF the Congress seat. His friends
are numerous and formidable. They. too,
have the prestige of being in" We be-
leye one I'm" the hand is worth two in
the bush. Ryan holds the age" He has
made fair representative, and his friends
urge his election on the score of future
usefulness. guaranteed through one term
OF usefulness
We don't follow that flush that fiash>
es on the approach of a new candidate
who indystriously works his own nomipa-
tson. We have no postoffices TO ask and
We are committed 10 no man.
Ford county is entitled TO two delegates
In the Republican Convention. We pres
sumo delegates will be selected represent
ing the correct sentiment of the people,
and who will not barter away the rights
of their constituents
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1878-06-29
PERSONAL.

Dr. Harris of SPearville made his fret rl.i. to
Dodge Monday.
&. W Ninacks an'atotrney from Great Bend
spent a couple Of days here this week
Lester Marks and Mr.. ght of the East Emo
spent nearly all week at court
G. :. Winans, W. V. Johnston, j. E. ysn
'oorhis and Others OF Spearville were in attend
ance at court this week
J. j. Burns the wide awake publisher of The
spearvilie Enterprise dropped In upon US Mon
day, as lively as ever
Major Biggers arrived from the south and went
TO Kansas CITY this week. He has q herd OF
beeves coming up from the Canadian.
Hon. Ansel X. Clark, Mayor Of Sterling, Kan
sas. and u leading attorney of Western Kansas
spent two days IN Dodge City this week, attend
ing District Court.
Z. Van Horn OF the Lsrned ILLS was in Dodge
monday - 900 acres OF wheat was harvested
!, Pawnee averaging 20 bushels TO the acre The
Lsrned NILS Hour has wide reputation
Ex-Ctry Marshal Elliott, of Larned. was i'm the
city attending Judge Peters court this week
lie came up on writ Of hsbeas corpus having
oeen under arrest for ssaalting the city attorney
OF Larnef. Judge Peters released him ir. IN ar,
rest. "
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1878-06-29
NEW TRIAL GRANTED.

After the return Of the verdict of guilty
in the case Of the State VS.. Henry Mark
ling, charged with horse stealing. the
counsel for the defense moved for new
trial, which was granted. The prisoner
remains under bonds of 5000 to appear 1t
the next Term of the District Court. which
meets SIX months from this time 1t is
probable bail may lie obtained and the
prisoner eventually go scot free. The new
trial wac granted through blunder of the
Judge, and the reason for the new trial in
nowise was on account of either the guilt
OF innocence Of the prisoner. 1t was from
enc OF those presumable privileges accord
ed to prisoners which was not exhausted
In empAnneling the jury.
On the first page Of this paper we state
sentence was pronounced upon the prisons
Ell. Al the time that was written il was
reasonable to suppose sentence would be
passed but the ways of lawyers and judg es
are mysterious and past finding out. We
presume horse stealing will continue as
usual.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1878-06-29
SPEARVILLE.
sPEARvrLLE. KAN, June q, 1878.

SPEAkVfLLE, Man,, June ~, 1873.
To the Editors Of the TINES.
The Fourth is fast approaching, and alt hou.h
there has been arrangements made for some kind
of celebration, there appears to be but lille
excitement occasioned by it. What the pro-
grammcis no one seems TO know. II is to take
place :. of Il mile north OF town at Mr.. Batton's.
We suppose it is to take place there on account
of the grove Of naples that Mr.. Baton has rails
ell fro m the seed since last year. I can't con-
ceiye what other motive they have in going 30
far from town. We hope. nevertheless, that it
may prove a success and all enjoy themselves.
Harvesting has been the fashion the past week
and what little wheat was sOwn has been har-
vested. Most Of it viii yield well considering
the time and manner in which it was sown.
There will Be an immense amount of wheat sovn
this fall. Qulte number of farmer. are making
arrangements for the sowing Of from one to two
hundred acres.
Mr.. Williamson. six miles west of town, has
been making things count since he came late
last spring. lie has near 50 acres broken and is
turning the sod with a 22-inch Kansas Bell Plow.
He intends sowing 100 acres of wheat this fall.
Wsnow have nice vegetables of all kinds for
sale here that was raised near here.
Quite a number of our citizens have been 10
Dodge this week attending court. Among them
were Doc Nanyoorhis, j. H. Keith, Dr. Matthias
and VIM. Boedecker
Doc Clark has bought himself two ponies. one
OF which was wild untamed stesd, upon whose
back no one had ever taken a seat. The Great
American horseman, German Miller, undertook
TO tame his horeship into obedience. He leaped
into the saddle the horse went very well for q
time but he seemed suddenly to have forgotten
something; he gently raised his hind section,
when Mr. Miller became suddenly impressed
with the idea Of reclining on the beautiful green
prairie; aud r,cined on his back no bones bro
ken. Pluck and perseverance has finally brought
the animal into subsection, and Doc 10 happy
Mr.. +. ID. swan, from near the Reservation.
was in town yesterday. lie purchased two milk
COWS from Lanes herd. Thsy were nice COWS,
and q good bargain.
". V; Johnston has been selling quite LOT of
railroad land lately.
new sign on top of the Summit House is the
attest. letters three feet high. Mac say To his
Victim as he hurries him along, behold the i'm
mensiiy OF that sign. The suinIait is crowded
with guests all the time. FAB
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1878-06-29
ESCAPE OF DUTCH HENRY

Aspecial to the LeaveDworth Times from
Russell. Kansas. June Gath, states that
Henry Bornes, alias Dutch Henry. one of
the most desperate characters of the from
tier. and wLo was recently arrested in Ne
braska and taken 20 Norton county, this
State. on the charge of horse stealing,
made his escape last week under the fol-
lowing circumstances: A special term of
the District Court was convened at Norton
Center TO try him and another man arrest
ed w;.h him. both being charged with the
same crime. While the case was in pros
Dress several of the pals of the men
gathered IN and about the court room. en-,
gaging the guard IN conversation. Direct
ly Dutch Henry" made spring and grab
bed gun. telling the guard to git"
which order was obeyed. Henry and his
fellow prisoner then jumped out of n wins
dow and made for a wheat field close by.
In the chase Henry's companion was shot
IN the leg and captured, Henry escaping,
however. uDharmed.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1878-06-29

MANY of our readers. and especially
these of the African decent. will be
pleased to learn of the return of that Sa-
chem of the colored tribe. Big EAT EAT
has been roaming in Texas for several
morths, but we can assure his friends
that he is as handsome and manly as ever,
and when he perspires the same sweet
perfume as of yore is inhaled for miles
around. Selah
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1878-06-29
KINSLEY GRAPHICS.

Ten inches Of rain had fallen in Kinsiey for
the month OF June up to Saturday last.
The public spirited citizens of Edwards conn
~ nave organized Fair Ground Association.
The case of the State of Kansas aga inst De,iri :,
White the con leased murder of Fred Seleiy was
disposed of in three and half seconds White
is al liberty, says the Graphic, and if he pos
sesses no conscience is happy, while Seleig
sleeps in the valley unwept.
Two stock men found two human skeletons
week before last forty miles south OF kinsley
on the Medicine. A bullet hole was found in
the skull oil one. Near by were the skeletons of
TWO ponies. They had been dead perhaps two
years. Whether q civilized murder or Indian
massacre Will perhaps never be known
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1878-06-29
THE DUCK CREEK BEER GARDEN.

This country resort now under the man.
agement of Henry CARTS bids fair to be-
come more popular this season than it was
last year. The building has been newly
lifted up and two large sheds or summer
houses erected adjacent especially for the
accom- mediation OF parties driving ont on
Sunday or any other day to spend a few
hours IN the country. MIR. Garis is pre-
pared 10 accommodate and entertain
moonlight dancing parties. and will ma Ike
special efforts TO make his place pleasant
resort for gatherings of this kind. On
occasions like church or sunday school pie
mes. nothing intoxicating will be sold. if
so requested. Nearly every person in the
City is acquainted with the beautiful To-
cation of tais popular resort, aud all are
invited TO give it their patronage
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1878-06-29
INDIAN NEWS.

SAN Francisco. June 25.-A Sioux CITY
dispatch says the advance troops of Gen.
Howard attacked the hostiles Sunday.
forty five miles from Harvey The Ber-
Dsid and Bare Baunt engagement took
place ut Curry Greek. gen. Howard las
sent all the troops possible TO the font.
Col. Robbins and two soldiers were
killed. Couriers rode two hundred miles
to furnish Gen. Howard with news of the
battle and asking for announcements.
Major Eg5ert. al Camp Lyons. is notified
Ia protect the Ninpemucca road. and
give battle TO the hostiles fleeing in the
direction of Owghee. The probabilities
are that the hos;iles have met with severe
rcpglse.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1878-06-29
THE SCHOOLS.

The Dodge City Schools ended yesterday
without any unusual demonstrations.
The school continuing 30 late in the
summer, the teachers concluded to dis
pense with the usual examinations.
Prizes were awarded in different CLASSES,
the successful pupils being Sidney Rev
nolds. Carrie Straughn, Tommy Marshall
and Tommy Tate. ll2 pupils were en-
rolled during the year Just closed, 81
during last term. with an average attend
ance of about sixty.
After taking in the 4th of july celebra-
ton here Prof. Pickett will go to Larned
to teach County Institute. Prof. Utter
has taken a claim southeast of town and
will remain with Us permanently.