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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-04-23

JOSH BILLINGS, on arriving in Burlington to
lecture was taken seriously i'll, and the lecture
was indefinitely postponed. The Free Press
says it is reported that Samuel Morgan, the we'll
known pension agent who WAS sentenced to year
at Windsor and Is now in Jail in Burlington has
been pardoned by the President. Katie J.
Clark, of Burlington. took the white veil at the
convent in that city on Tuesday of last week ...
Charles Woodward of Burlington fatally shot
! himself on recent Sunday at North Branford,
Conn, while getting over a spree
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-04-23
Examination OF Teachers.

The Spring examination OF persons proposing
to teach in the common schools in this county
during the coming school year will be held in the
several towns in the county on Saturday next, the
Goth day OF April, ut the following places;
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-04-23

ALBERT, a little son of Mr., d. r. Sargent Of
Ludlow, while coasting the other day, met with
"a serious accident, breaking his right leg in two
places above the knee Charles Ryder, who es-
capped from Windsor last October, has been re-
captured in Michigan and returned 10 his appro-
pirate quarters. e.. The new uniyersalist church
ut White River Junction will be dedicated May
LIST. The event will be preceded by the holding
OF conference, which will meet Tuesday even
ing April 29th, A lady at Bethel will be one hum
bred years old II she lives until the last day OF
the month. . The docket OF Windsor county
court, May term, contains one hundred and
eighty nine civil, nine divorce and fourteen state
cases, -. twenty -year-old youth OF Ludlow has
just eloped with married woman OF twice his
own age.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-04-23

Mrs WILLIAM BONE was thrown from q sleigh
near Wells River recently, and received severe
injuries about the head. Mr.. Lucus Bige-
low of Burlington, will deliver the Decoration
Day Grafton in Bradford. The people in that vi
cinity will have a good address. Albert Chal-
mers OF Wells River, who was recently adjudged
to pay S. NJ. Rollins SS5l.45 and sl66. as cost, as
damages for the seduction Of his daughter and ex-
pense incident to her sickness and DEATH has been
put In jail for noncompliance with the decree Of
III nrf
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-04-23

sEARLEs veneer factory at Newport employs
over forty hands, making strawberry baskets for
New York markets Mr.. Searles Is at present work.
ing on contract for four hundred thousand and he
gets out from four to six thousand a day. These
baskets are mostly made out Of the waste and
one can make from two hundred to four hundred
and nimbe fingers even six hundred a day..
Guy Place, OF North Troy, had leg fractured re-
Gently by sled stake which was carelessy thrown
al him
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-04-23
Vermont State News.

BRISTOL is to have public library The
potato bug has been seen thus early In Panton
and ferrisburgh.. At Rpton French lumber
man did a foolhardy thing in climbing tree,
going out upon lodged tree fifty feet from the
ground, chopping it twice apart and coming down
with it. lie was Jared, but not otherwise injured
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1879-04-23

Mr. AND Mis- HIRAM NurrISG, OF Westmn-
ster, have just celebrated their golden wedding
IA five-year-old daughter Of Dana Cough Of
Putney slid against fence and broke her nose
80. Contributions toward erecting school-house
somewhere in the South have ceased in Brattle-
boro, siuce the eloquent lecturer got drunk with
Bratteboro man claims 10 have made over four
hundred pounds Of maple sugar from ffty-six trees.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1879-11-12
DISTRICT COURT PROCEEDINGS.

Silas Frank Beebe, indicted anew for the
murder Of Landphere, will be arraigned at
nine o'clock Friday morning.
The case Of the United States against
Jacob Hurley, for cutting timber on the
public domain, was taFen up yesterday af.
ternoon and a jury impannelled.
The counsel of VIM. Morris. indicted for
failing to post his license as a steamboat
mate, demurred to the indictment and asked
that the action be dismissed, on the ground
that the action of the defendant was no Of
fence against the laws Of the United States.
Harris B. Smith, indicted for introducing
liquor into the Indian country, arraigned
this morning, plead not guilty.
Thomas B. McCarson, indicted for grand
larceny, arraigned this morning, plead not
guilty.
Luman n. Judd, indicted for extortion,
was arraigned this morning and plead not
guilty.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1879-11-12
THE SEASON lNAUGURATED.

Box is becoming aristocrctic. He recently
erected a two story brick chicken house
24X20 which in these hard times looks like
flying in,the face Of Providence. As a re-
ward or punishment for this chicken heart
ed enterprise his friends gave him a surprise
party on last evening which was o complete
success in every way. About twenty-five
couple made their unexpected appearance at
his house at 8 o'clock, as the family was
about 10 retire. and produced from baskets,
tin buckets and pockets a supply Of provis.
ions worthy OF the occasion. After the sur
prise was over the upper story Of the chick.
en-housc was taken possession of by the
dancers, and the music furnished by the
Noonan band, composed OF Jas. Nocnan
and W ether Italian assistants, sent forth
its harmonious strains. TO the great deligh,
of the happy participants. Supper was
served at midnight aud considering the
short time allowed for preparations, Mrs
Box deserves the highest praise for bel
worthy efforts on the occasion.
Col. Baker, our moral and %eficlen, sher.
if, let himself loose last night. His grace
full courage on the floor and his polite and
a1able conduct towards the ladies lead to
the conclusion that he was not married {
moment too soon.
Who is going to build the next two story
brick chicken-house?
REpORTER
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1879-11-12
FROM FORT RANDALL.
Colonel Shattcr on u Tour OF lnspcctto"
--rarget Practice for FurlouRhs a"d
Its R-sui,--A Scouting Party In rMrsuit
of ed
Especial Correspondence.

"f "Ked
lSpecial correspondence.
Fort Randall, ID. T., Nov. 10. ls79.-oar
nice weather for the past few days, is re-
placed this morning by a very pleasant rain
which is gladly received by all.
Colonel Skater and our post adjutant,
Lieut.. Smith, with an escort Of nine men,
left week before last for up the river. The
intention is to visit all the companies of the
regiment. In the absence OF the colonel
Captain Walker, OF Company az" assumes
command Of the post. &a
One week ago to-day, the four best aver
age shots during the past month, shot off
for the three passes. The fret pass was u
thirty day, the second twenty and the third
fifteen. Wright Of Company GA" Martin
of Company a." George of Company
&c" and Murdoch of Company 'E" were
the four to shoot. The day was a very dis.
agreeable one, which accounts for the score
being no better. The distance, 100 yards,
and three shots apiece. The following is
the score Wright 4l4; Martin 444;
George 444 Murdoch 443. The shots
were measured from the center ofthe bulls
eye, and Wright having the least number
Of inches, was entitled.to the 30 days pass.
Martin was second best, getting the 20 days
pass, aud George being third best sot-no
pass, on account Of being under arrest during
the months shooting. The commanding
officer decided it was only a privilege ex-
tended him to be allowed to shoot while
under arrest.
Court m%artials are of no unfrcqucnt
occurrence OF late, and each one means a
"blind" Of from one to fifteen dollars, with
a chance to get in the guard house, which
is no soft thing, as the prisoners 60 out to
work at first call for ~reveille, and stay out
till retreat, only taking time to eat their
meals in the guard house.
Wanted: "Red Jacket" II seems that
the above named person is becoming quite
noted. She has been put off the reservation
once in the last week, but. nothing daunted,
has come back again, aud now the authors
ties are doing all they can to find her
whereabouts and put her across the river
once more. Yesterday the guard was
securing the bottom for her, and to-day
several men have been detailed purposely.
The post has fewer officers here now than
it has had for some time past. Two are up
the river and four gone TO Yank,on.
The boys are having fine sport hunting
chickens and rabbits. Brewer, Of Company
sc" is the "boss' up to this time.
Taylor Of Co. "E," took the seven days
pass to day. Mclean of Company &c"
gets the As hours, making the best score Of
the company in to-day's shooting.
"k1r."
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1879-11-12
DEPARTMENT OF K
General Tcrry's Report on Various Mat.
tiers Within his Jurisdiotion,

- ~ M
The report Of General Terry details the
efforts of the Cheyenne Indians with their
families to reach the old Red Cloud agency,
with his endeavors to effect u capture, and
highly commends Lieut.. w. r. Clark. BY
far the most important military even. in the
department of Dakota was the movement Of
Col. Miles from Fort Kecgh across the Vel
lowstone To the British boundaries. Gen.
Terry says that during The past summer
Work was vigorously prosecuted ON the
Missouri division Of the Northern Palette
railroad. This division beginning vt the
Missouri, opposite Bismarck, extends 100
miles towards the Little Missouri. Eighty
miles of road bed have been completely
graded. aud the track laid out fifty miles.
-Four companies of intaR,ry, for the Iprolcc-
ton of working parties, have been EN-.
ployed. Work was resumed at Fort Meade
during the summer, and the necessary gar
ison buildings will o o be completed. He
recommends an additional appropriation
of 100000 for one and of 100000 for a
second post in the valley of the Milk river,
which will complete The chain from the Red
River of the North TO the Rocky noun
tains. with Forts Pembina, Tot,en, Buford
and Asinnihoine. There is an ~in,erva, of
$50 miles between the two last named, and
midway is the great route Of communics-
ton pursued by the Indians coming from
the hostile camps in Cnuada TO the Missou-
ri and Yellowstone.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1879-11-12
FACTS AND FIGURES.
Statistics Showing The Amount of Bus
ness Transacted at the YAMktom Pos

Showing the Amount of Busi-
ness Transacted at the Yankton Post-
Office.
The result Of the recent order Of the post.
office department, requiring postmasters to
keep an account of the mail matter passing
through their hands during the fist week
in November, gives us some facts and
figures of interest to the public. In accord
ance with orders from headquarters, Post.
master Howard kept an accurate count of
letters, papers and packages received for de.
livery at the Yank,on pos,cfice and Of mail
to be forwarded during the first week Of the
present month. The following figures give
the result:
Letters mailed ....... ......... -. 5,s95
Total mailed IL, 4o7
Letters received 6's53
Total 1853
Total mailed and received ,9J6
The following shows the number of pieces
of mail matter distributed during the week
for other offices, tributary to the Yankton
Office:
Letters, az
Papers, packages, &C.. ................ $3.50
q, 497
Making an aggregate of 51,453 pieces of
mail matter handled in the Yankton post
Office during the first week in November
Pursuing our inquiries further into this
prolific Informative bonanza We learned
some more important facts. During the
month of October 1853 registered letters
were sent out from the Yankton postofice
and $50 received by Yankten parties. The
money order business for the same month
was:
Orders 6.0s3.36
orders s,S5o,12
.S1i ,933. 4S
During the month drafts were made on
New York for funds to the amount of So.
200, leaving a balance in the hands of the
postmaster at the end Of the month.
There are in the territory of Dakota $40
postof1ces and for 1903 of them Yankton is
distributing Office. Ten mail rou,esr aldiate
from this poln:, the mails for which are
made up at the Yankton office.
These statistics give an idea of the im.
portance of our city as a postal point. There
are few cities in the country With a popula
ton of $500 people which can approach
this showing and stick to the trnth. We
have taken these figures from the official
/ rocorHo nf Docgrooet., IY,v,.a ,.1 49,
may be relied upon as absolutely correct.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1879-11-12
AN IMPORTANT CASE.

The case Of w. W.. Brookings VS.. John
J. Thompson ct al was tried in the district
court last Saturday and argued on Monday,
10th inst. No decision has yet been made.
E. G. Wheeler and w. w. Bookings,
plaintiffs, appeared for plaintiff, and Phil.
X. Faux for defendant.
This case involves a new and important
poin: in the territorial jurisprudence. The
statement of facts is substantially as fol-
lows: w. w. Brookings, the plaintiff
being the assignee Of a mortgage from Dun.
bar 4 Co., commenced proceedings of fore
closure against the defendant Thompson
and Mary Brook, holder of a subsequent
mortgage. Phil X. Faulk appearing and
ans sering for Thompson alleged that the
mortgage made to Dunbar g. Co. was made
four years before Thompson proved up on
the land mortgaged, which was his home.
stead under United States laws, and that the
Indebtedness for which note and mortgage
we're given was contracted prior to the
issuing Of the patent for said land. Other
matters of defence were set up.
Upon this point raised in the answer
numerous authorities have been cited on
both sides-decisions Of the state and feder-
al courts. The defense asserts that such a
contract is void being in violation of United
States law, and against public policy, while
a contrary view has been held and ably
presented by plaintiff. The decision what
ever it may be, will be upon a new point and
will probably 60 to the supreme court.
All kinds Of notions cheap at the Nine
cent store.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1879-11-12
A PERTINENT QUERY.

Editors Press and Dakotaian: Is it true
that poor children are denied the benefits
OF our city schools A few days ago 1 met
a poor German girl walking through rain
and slush to attend the school Two miles
east of town. She told me that she could
not afford to pay Sc a month for the priv
ilege of attending school in the city. She
is a poor servant girl working hard for her
living and struggling SO hard for an educa.
ton that she is willing to walk 4 miles a
day to get to and from a free school.
pay a heavy city school tax and have
no children of my own to educate. Many
others DO the same /; if the poor are exclud-
ed what equivalent do we get, and 10 what
purpose is our money put. Truly,
J. r. II.
Yankton, Nov. - 1879.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1879-11-12
PERSONAL.

Frank B. Foster and J. C. Lackner. of
Rockport, arrived to-day from up the
Jim.
Capt. Arch Bryan, C. w. Bryan, j. A.
Hayes and A. A. White, newly arrived
steamboat men, are visible about town to-
day.
Gene Cutting will hold forth at the Office
of the Chicago, Milwaukee, and ST Paul
company on Broadway. Gene has a good
face for the window of a railroad Office
we'll developed amidships.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1879-11-12
Ctr 9aily gress aud 9atutaian.
YANKToN, DAKOTA.
Wednesday Evening, Nov. II, 1879.
PUBLIC MEETING.

The citizens of Yankton are requested to
meet at the court house on Thursday even.
ing, November 18Th, at ~ O'clock, for the
purpose of discussing the project of procur.
ing the erection of gas works in this city.
A full attendance of citizens, especially tax
payers, is desired.
F. NJ. ZIEBAcH, Mayor.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1879-11-12

as footballs by the moro muscular portion OF
the guests. After u lively time had been
INDUCED in a truce was called by all exccp.
two professional gentlemen, who continued
the fight on their own hook for twenty-five
minutes or t%hereabont. The following are
the results so far as ascertsinea from the en-.
t%ertainment: One professional, an eye al
most out and nose broken, another profess
%s;onal, two black eyes and clothes torn off
except the left sleeve OF his undershirt,
b~ullwhackers badly used up and clothes
torn to ribbons, girls almost nude but not
otherwise injured, stove upset, musical in
struments demolished, twenty-five glasses
broken 10 pieces and the proprietor mad.
The better class Of the community sincerely
wish the dance house had burned down, az
it is a curse to the place. They also ask ii
it is possible to have some law officer, such
as a deputy U. s. marshal stationed at that
point.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1879-11-12
A CHALLENGE

1 hereby challenge n man in Dakota to
a one hundred mile pedestrian match to go
as you please, stakes to be from 500 to
$500 aside. Challenge to be accepted by
Saturday night, Nov. Is, 1879. Call on or
address JOHN w, HAGG1Nt
Eagle House, Yankton, D. T.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1879-11-12
TO H PUBLIC.

Having had trouble with all kinds of
carbon oils from IT'S fire test down to ITO.
and finding zone of them giving satisfaction
l now offer to my customers astraline oil
which l will guarantee to give satisfaction
at the same price IT'S test is sold.
Very respectfully,
A. w. LAVENDER.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1879-11-12
Yankton, Nov. 10 1879.

$4,000 worth of the best violins and all
other kinds of musical instruments sold at
Il. W. Whites for about one third the usual
price for such goods, best Italian strings for
10 and rs cents and every thing else in pro-
portion. Have the largest and best selected
stock in Dakota, they must and will be sold
at very low prices.
H. W. WHITE.
Cedar street, one door north of Third.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1879-11-12

Don't fail to see the 10 cent goods a
CRADLES Nine cent store.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1879-11-12

CRADLES Nine cent store in Powers &
Dewey's block, is the place to buy ,iaware
cheap.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1879-11-12

Dr.. w: Il: a. Brown, dentist, Union
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1879-11-12

French Calf boots cheaper than you ever
bought them at Ketchum's.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1879-11-12

Call and see the Japanese rugs, something
new and nice.
1. Piles g. Co.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1879-11-12

Dinner at Pennins,on's hall to morrow
evening, by the ladies' Of Chris, c%hu;ch,-5
to Q O'Clock.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1879-11-12
REpoRTER.
NEW CASH GROCERY.

j. A. Kent haylng just received a new
stock OF groceries, fruits, &C., at his old
stand on Bird street, would respectfully in
vite all his old customers and as many new
ones as wish to get choice standard goods at
low prices. to call and see his prices and
stock.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1879-11-12

Do not forget the diner tomorrow even.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1879-11-12

Fall line of Germantown yarns, zephyrs
and all kinds of yarns at Ketchum's.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1879-11-12

300 barrels choice apples and SO barrels
Michigan Cider.
]. z. BRUCE & Co.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1879-11-12
THE RIVER.

The steamer Far West is due tonight
from above.
The steamer Big Horn is expected to-
morrow from above.
The steamers Western and Rosebud ar
rived last night from above and will remain
here during the winter.
Capt. simms went out as pilot of the
Helena, and not as master. Capt. Gillian
still holds his place on her deck.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1879-11-12

Call at CRADLES Nine cent store and see
the. 5 cent counter.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1879-11-12

Choice canvased meats just received by
j. f. BRUCE g. Co.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1879-11-12

For a good five or ten cent cigar, call at
A. ScHANDE1N's.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1879-11-12

Choice fresh butter for sale at o. p
Hage's.
Fresh Oysters at Lavender's.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1879-11-12

Cedar street, one door north of Third.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1879-11-12

All kinds of notions cheap at the Min
cent store.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1879-11-12
WANTED.
FOR SALE OR TRADE.

A GOOD GIRL in a small family. Enquire
IA OF Mis-. j. O. BATES.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-11-29
Editorial Spinnings.

Carl Schurz, sadly: Et tu Brute.
Sitting Bull ought to be Matching some
thing pretty soon.
How is it that the Hanlan- Courtney
race never came off, yet 1t Is OFT? Somebody sawed
it of.
The uncouth roughness of old ocean
has been observed, and frequently thrown up to it
by sea voyagers
The Post-office Department is about to
issue On order prohibiting the afixing OF butter
stamps to letters,
Young ladies who make too cunspicu-
Gus displays OF clocked stockings WILL it is
thought, bear watching.
Although young men are constantly
consulting the clocks on the ladies' stockings the
wretches never will 60 by them somehow.
One reason Of the popularity of the
pin-back style of ladies dresses is the immunity
ii gives the wearer from (w)hooping cough
A fertilizing factory by any other name
might smell as sweet. but whether 1t would put as
many (s)cents into the owners pocket is another
matter. r.
Now that the warm weather is past for
the season. there Is no danger Of young men get
ting into hot water from too free use of iced lem.
onade with st ok in it.
1t is thought that the Indians who
had q hand in the Mceker massacre will discover
that they put their foot in it al.o in case their
names should chance to be discovered.
The Ohio River has been little run
down at the heel for some weeks past but Is now
trying the cold water cure with the most fatter
ing prospects OF soon being as pert as formerly
If any unpleasantness should arise be-
tween the Solid North and the Solid South W.
think that circumstantial evidence would be very
strong against the manufacturers Of Limburge
| cheese as having caused il.