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Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1879-01-29
SENATOR EDMUNDs PROPOSITION.

Washington Jan. 27.The following is a
text of the proposition by Mr.. Edmunds
to day from the senate judiciary committee
as q substitute for the constitutional amend.
ment on the same subject proposed by the
joint resolution which passed the house
under suspension of the rules the last dav
of the session.
ARTICLE v No claim against the
United States shall ever hereafter be sus-
tanned or allowed by congress or sny de-
partment officer or court of the United
States, or money paid by the United States
or from their funds. whether as damages.
compensation or otherwise, from or on sc-
count of any property, real, personal or
mixed, taken, used. injured or DESTROYED by
United States troops. or by or through AMI
officer, civil or military, o. other person
acting or protesting to act under or by
authority of the United States or of their
enemies, or taken, used, injured or destroy
ed from any other cause whatever during
the existence of the late iusurrection or re-
hellion against the government of the Unit.
ed States unless the owner thereof and In
case of any corporation, its governing
authority and management, was during ali
the time of such insurection or rebellion
loyal in fact to the government of the
United States and gave neither aid nor en-
couragement to the enemy. No pension
bounty grant, pecunlsry indemnity or pecu.
mary benefit shall ever be given or provid.
ed for by or under authority of congress or
any state for or on account of any military
or other service performed or injury suffer.
ed IN hostility to the government of the
United States. No pardon or amnesty,
past or future, shall have any effect to take
any person, case or claim out of the pur-
view Of this article.
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DAKOTA
Thirtrenth ssssion--Daily Report OF the
Proceedings OF b Council aud
House OF Representatives.
SIXTEENTH DAY.
GENERAL

0NNLSAA COMMHNVS, IT,.
The consideration this morning in III,
council Of the bill to modify the exemption
law, developed an apparent majority op
posed to its passage, and q decided DISPOSE
ton to dispose Of it by an indefinite post
penement, thus avoiding a direct vote on
the question of its passage. The motion to
indefinitely postpone was characterized by
Mr.. Roberts as a means of killing the bill
and at the same time Sinking the response
bility of q direct vote 7; pro or cor. Con-
siderable sharp parliamentary practice was
INDUCED in, and finally, while a motion to
order the previous question on the motion
to indefinitely postpone was pending, the
council adjourned, without disposing of the
troublesome customer. In favor of the pas
sage of his bill Mr.. Day this morning pre-
sented two petitions from citizens of Bon
Homme county, which, however, were not
read. The petitions contain over one hun.
dred names, principally farmers, and their
petition declares that the proposed mod,f-
cation of the law would be for the "bene6t
Of all good, honest and %law-abiding citizens
of the territory" The bill will com up in
the council tomorrow in the regular order.
A bill was introduced in the council yes
terday by Mr.. Day for the repeal of sections
43 and A Of the penal code. These sec.
tons embody what are designated as the
"Blue laws" of our code, and make all tray
ell on Sunday, for pleasure or recreation, a
crime punishable by fine. The provisions
Of the section are repugnant to the general
public idea; and as they are practically a
dead letter, the bill for their repeal will, we
apprehend, meet with little opposition.
The local option bill had its run in the
house this morning and a very successful
one it was, the opposition being able to
muster only eight votes on the final passage.
1t now goes to the council, but will proba-
bly, be defeated, as it does not there possess
the original strength which gave it such
force in the house. The bill amended es.
tablishes absolute prohibition in the uner-
ganized counties. There was a considerable
attendance Of ladies this morning, though
not so large as yesterday.
There was found upon the desks of mem
bers this morning a printed remonstranc
against the passage of Mr.. Browns proposed
bill for the consolidation Of Jim river coun
ties. The remonstrance related wholly t,
contemplated changes in the boundaries o
Hanson county and was signed by sixty
nine taxpayers of that county. MI. Brown
does not attach much significance to the re
monstrance and manifests an intention t,
put in his bill at the proper time.
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LOCALS AcoNIcx

Oyster supper at Valentines hall to nigh
DR.. VIM. r. Smith will lecture Saturda,
night at the Congregational church, under
the auspices of the Baptist society.
The supper at Valentines hall this even
ing will be ready at $50 o'clock. Every.
body should go there and get their suppe,
instead of going home.
Various persons living in different por.
tions of the city say that they were awaken
ed about two o'clock this morning by .
heavy explosion. Can any n explain the
mystery?
The Baptist society is preparing to offer
a lecture to the people of Yankton and have
named Saturday evening as the time. A
distinguished speaker from Sioux City will
do the talking.
The weather Iindications for the upper
Mississippi and lower Missouri valleys are
Clear or partly cloudy weather, with posi-
bly, light rains in Missouri winds mostly
from the east and south, and during the day
a slight raise in temperature.
The barraty case brought against Il. 1t.
Adams by George A. Webster was to-day
decided by Justice Roberts by the discharge
of the defendant, Mr.. Adams. An error in
Yesterdays issue made it appear that Web
ster, the complainant, was an attorney for
the defence.
A man by the name of s%chein6eld, resi-
ding eight miles west on the Bon Homme
road, committed suicide about five o'clock
yesterday afternoon, by hanging himself
The particulars Of the affair have not YET
reached us, excepting that he was found
hanging in his brothers granary, and was
dead when discovered. He was an unmar.
ried man, and lived with his brother. Coro'
ner Etter went out to-day to hold an in
quest.
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NOTICE.

There will be a meeting of the members
of First Uniyersalist society of Yankton on
the 4th day of February, at half past seven
o'clock, at the church on Cedar street, on
business of importance.
By order of the trustees,
SAMUEL VANCE,
c. L. VAN TAssEL,
Mr.. A. l.. HINDMAN.
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Number thir,y--committcc on-
-. on motion Of Mr.. Langness.

Number thir,y-committec on-
-, on motion Of Mr.. Langness.
Number one came up for its third reading
aud passage and was 40 read aud passed by
the unanimous vote Of the house.
Number fifteen came UP for third reading,
was so read and referred to the judiciary
committee, on motion Of Mr.. Gamble.
HOUSE Hills.
The following house bills had their Sec
ond reading and were referred ne indicated:
Number twenty-committce on judiciary,
on motion of Mr.. Flick.
Number twenty-one-committee on terri
torial affairs, on motions of Mr.. Stephens.
Number MISUNDERSTANDING commit
tee on motion of MI. Fockler.
Number twenty.four- special commit
tee, on motion of Mr.. Whitfield.
Number twenty-six-committee on terri
torial affairs, on motion of Mr.. Whitfield.
House file number twenty.three was, un-
der a Suspension OF the rules, on motion Of
Mr.. Cross, read a third time and passed by
unanimous vote.
THE LOCAL OPTION BILL.
House file number four, Mr., Lapgness'
local option bill, came on for action upon
the report of the committee of the whole at
II 20 o'clock q. N. The report of that com.
mittee was that the bill pass, with amend
ments.
Mn StAnhnno spNNunl Ahns A. a
indefinitely postponed aud called for the
ayes and noes.
The ayes and noes being ordered the mo-
tion was defeated by the following vote:
Ayes-Messrs. Burbank, Flick, Gamble,
Gunderson. Mauksch, Shelly. Stephens-7.
Noes-Messrs. Brown, Cross, Fockler, Gray,
Helvig, Hoyer, Hoyt, Huseboe, johnson,
Langness, Simonson, Stewart, Trygstad,
Walton, Webber, Weeks, Whitfield, Mr..
Speaker-l9.
Mr.. Fockler moved that Tie report Of the
committee be adopted, So ordt red.
The bill then came up for final passage.
Mr.. Gamble made a lengthy argument
in opposition to the measure as being an
effort to create a law which would be in
operative and Intellectual.
Mr.. Gray was called to the chair and the
speaker took the floor and spoke in favor Of
the bill. He promised that it would pass
the house and pass to day.
The previous question was ordered and
the question was on the passage of the bill.
The ayes and noes were called and the
bill passed by the following vote:
Ayes-Messrs. Brown, Cross, Fockler,
Helvig, Hoyer, Hoyt, Huseboe, johnson,
Langness, Peterson, Simo"son, Stewart,
Trygstad, Walton, Weber, Weeks, Whit.
field, Mr.. Speaker-lS.
Noes-Messr.. Burbank, Flick, Gamble
Gray, Gundcrson, Mauksch, Shelly, Steph.
ens-S.
Before the vote was announced, Mr.
Stephens changed from no to aye.
On motion Of Mr.. Gamble the title Of tn,
bill was amended to conform to the amend
nents in the bill.
Mr.. Stephens gave notice that he would
move a reconsideration Of the vote by which
the bill was passed.
ADJOURNMENT.
On motion of Mr.. Jackson, the house a
1925 p. M; adjourned to ten o'clock a. n.
January 30th.
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THE HOUSE.

The house met, pursuant to adjournment,
at ten o'clock a. m.
Mr.. Speaker in the chair.
Prayer by the chaplain, Rev. j. P. Cof-
man.
Roll call showed all members IN their
seats.
The journal of yesterdays session was
read and approved.
Mr.. Brown asked to be excused until
Monday, in consequence of sickness, and,
on motion Of Mr.. Langness, he was SO ex-
cused.
NOTIONS y RESOLUTIONS.
Mr.. Gamble moved a reconsideration of
the vote by which council bill seventeen was
indefinitely postponed. So ordered.
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE.
On motion of Mr.. Gamble, the house
went into committee of the whole on coun.
Gil bill seventeen. Mr. Stephens in the chair.
COUNCIL MESSAGE.
A message was received from the council,
announcing the passage of council bill
thirty lone.
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE.
After consideration of council bill seven
teen the committee rose and reported a
recommendation that the bill pass without
amendment.
On motion of Mr.. Gray, the report of
the committee was adopted.
Council bill seventeen then passed to its
third reading and final passage and was
passed by a vote of 10 to 8.
NOTICE OF BILLS.
By Mr.. Gamble-For an act 10 amend
section % Of the code of civil procedure.
By Mr.. Gray-For an act to amend Sec
ton $50 of the civil code.
By Mr.. Flick-For an act to amend sec
tion 324 of the code of civil procedure.
BY Mr.. Mr.. Weeks-For an act to pro.
vide for the erection Of 8 Jail and other
public buildings for the county OF Clay.
INTRODUCTION OF BILLS.
By Mr.. Burbank-Housc file 27-For an
act authorizing school district number one.
Richland county, to issue bonds to build q
school house.
BY Mr.. Burbank-House file 28-A
memorial to congress praying that section
1924 of U. S. statutes be amended and that
sections 1862, 229O and 1868 of the U. s.
statutes be amended.
COUNCIL BILLS.
Council bill thirty.one had its first read.
ing.
The following council bills had their sec.
ond reading and we're referred as indicated /:
Number seven-judiciary committee, on
motion Of Mr.. Stehpbens.
Number eighteen-committee on mines
and mining, on motion of Mr.. Stephens.
Nuber twenty-fve-committee on coun.
ties and townships, on motion Of Mr.. Gam.
BILE
Number twenty.six-commit,ee on insu.
rance, banks and banking, On motion Of Mr..
Gray.
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ra,,le to Burlsigh county for certain pur.

traille to Burletgh county tor certain rur
poses.
Council bill No A4--A bill for an act 70
amend sections sos aud 5S5 Of the penal
code.
SECOND READING OF BILLS. =
The following bills were read u second
time and referred as follows:
Council bill No "a, to a special commit
tee.
Council bill No 36. to a special commit.
tee Of three.
Council bill No 81, to the committee on
judiciary.
Council bill No. 80. to the committee on
judiciary.
MESSAGE FROM THE HousE.
A message from the house announced the
passage BY that body of house files No. 10
and council bill No. 10, and the defeat of
council bill No. IL.
THIRD READINa OF BILLS.
Council. bill No. 23-A bill for a act 10
amend sections 1924 and 1926 of the code of
civil procedure, was read a third time.
This bill proposes a modification Of the ex.
'empt,on law
Mr. Miner moved that the bill be indef-
nitely postponed, which was seconded by
Mr., Ellis.
Mr.. Roberts hoped the motion would not
prevail. He looked upon the bill as an I'M
portant one and upon the subject matter of
which members OF the council had strong
and positive views. The effect of the mo-
ton, if adopted, would dispose of the bill
in such a manner as to permit certain menu
bers to shirk the responsibility Of placing
themselves on record either for or against
it, aud he therefore hoped that the motion
to indefinitely postpone would be voted
down.
Mr.. Day also spoke against the motion,
and wanted the bill to take its regular or
der. He desired to speak in favor of the
bill, and presumed other members also de.
sired to be heard for or against it. Peti.
tions from the people had been presented
asking for the modification of the law, and
lie desired the bill to come to a direct vote,
and not be thrown aside as unworthy of
consideration.
Mr.. Cuppett said that this question of ex-
emption was one that was fully discussed
by the people, every man had positive views
in regard to it, and he believed was willing
to express them.
Mr.. Miner said he was in favor of the
present exemption law, and was opposed to
reducing or increasing it.
Mr.. Valentine moved that the further con-
sideration Of the bill be postponed until 2
o'clock y. m. e Saturday, and that it be
made the special order for that hour.
Mr.. Rohr moved the previous question on
the motion to indefinitely postpone, but be-
fore this motion was seconded,
Mr.. Day moved to adjourn, which motion
prevailed, and the council was accordingly
declared adjourned until 10 o'clock to.mor.
row morning.
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CALENDAR OF BILLS.
IN COUNCIL.
ON C d

ON SECOND READING.
Council bill No. 40, by Mr.. Pettigrew-
A bill for an act to define the boundaries Of
certain counties Of this territory.
Council bill No Ably Mr.. Kuyken
dall-A bill for an act to establish a terri.
torial wagon road from the northeast cor
ner of the Yankton reservation to Brule
City in Brule county.
Council bill No 42-By MI. Rohr-A bill
for an act to fundIthe Indebtedness of Union
county.
Council bill No 43-By Nj. MacNider-
A bill for an act to attach the counties of
Wallet:e ana Montrsille to Burleigh coun-
ty for certain purposes.
Council bill No 44--By Mr.. Day--A bill
for an act to amend sections 3OS and 5S5 of
the penal code.
Council bill No. 80, by Mr.. Cuppett-A
bill for al act providing for the organiza-
ton of civil townships and the government
thereof.
IN HANDS OF COMMITTEES.
G. B. No. IA, by Mr.. Roberts-A..bill for
an act to amend section 20 of chapter 40 of
the political code, relating to school district
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
G. B. No. 16, by Mr.. Kuykendall-A bill
for an act for the protection of stock, and TO
regulate the branding and herding thereof
territorial affairs.
Council bill No. 81, by Mr.. Cuppett-
A bill for an act to amend chapter 40 of
the political code, approved February 18th.
1873, relating to public education-educa.
ton
Council bill No %, by Mr.. Wynn-A bill
for an act TO amend an act entitled an act to
incorporate the city of Ysnkton, approved
January 9Th, 1873, as amended-inance and
expenditures.
Council bill No. "a, by Mr.. Pettigrew-7
A bill for an act to provide for the building
and government ola territorial penitentisry
special committee of three.
Council bill No. 36, by Mr.. .Roberts-A
bill for an act amending section 665 Of the
code Of criminal procedure-special commit
tee of three.
Council bill No. 81, by Mr.. Roberts-A
bill for an act relating to the rules Of EVIL
dence in criminal cases-judiciary.
Council bill No. 80, by Mr.. Day-A bill
for an act to repeal sections 43 and A Of the
penal code-judiciary.
House file No. CA bill for an act to pre-.
vent fraudulent banking-judicisry.
ON THIRD READING
Council bill No. %, by Mr.. Day-A bill
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The ladies of the Universalist parish will
give another of their pleasant entertain
ments Friday evening, January 31st, at their
chapel on Cedar street. Admission at the
door-Gents, 25 cents; ladies 10 cents.
Dancing and refreshments without extra
charge. A cordial invitation extended to
all,
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Che 9xily 3rfss aud 2xkstxi4u
MNKToN . DAKOTA.
Wednesday Evening, Jan. 20, 1879
WANTED.

A canvasser for the sale of agricultural
implements in the northern part of Nebras-
ka during the season Of 1879. Must be
thoroughly acquainted with the business.
Apply by letter giving terms and. references.
Address Box II,
Yankton.
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We have to pay so cents more for hard
coal since the first of January hence we
sell it at $3.50 per ton after this date.
SYLVESTER g. BARRIER
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Miss Nettie HOWE and Miss Alice Burn
ham, having returned, will continue dress
making at Mrs. Clark's residence, corner Of
Sixth and Cedar streets, where they will be
glad to see their customers and friend.
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BY The CAN AND CASE.

Don't you forget that M. H. Jenkinson
brand oysters by the can and case-no by
the dish. Union block. Third street, sole
agency.
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Milwaukee beer on draught at George
Browns at five cents q glass.
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THE COUNCIL.

Wednesday, Jan. 29.-Ihe council met q
10 o'clock a. N. and was called to orde
by the president.
Prayer by the chaplain.
Roll called members all present.
The minutes of yesterdays proceedings
were read and approved.
PETITIONS.
Mr.. Day presented two petitions from cit.
liens of Bon Homme county, asking for the
passage of the bill now before the legisla.
ture, for the modification of the exemption
law.
REpoRTs OF COMMITTEES.
Mr.. Wynn, from the committee on educa,
tion, reported back house file No. 2 without
recommendation, and council bill No. 35
recommending its passage.
Mr.. Roberts from the judiciary commit.
tee reported back council bills No. % and
q, without recommendation 7; council bill
No. 33 with amendments, and house files
Nos. 5, s and 9 with a recommendation that
they pass.
Mr.. Ellis, from the committee on coun-
ties, reported back council bill No. 80, and
recommended its passage.
NOTIONS.
Mr.. Wynn moved that the select commit.
tee to examine the books and accounts of
the territorial auditor, and to ascertain the
amount paid for printing during the past
two years, be increased from three to five.
A rising vote was taken on the motion,
and resulted in Messrs. Edmunds and WYNN
voting in the affirmative, and Messrs. Day,
Kuykendall and Roberts in the negative, 60
the motion was not adopted.
NOTICE OF BILLS.
By Mr.. Wynn-A bill for an act to
amend section 20 of chapter 80 of the penal
code.
BY Mr.. Miner-A bill for an act relating
to poll tax and defining the duties of road
supervisors.
INTRODUCTION OF BILLS.
BY Mr.. Kuykendall-A bill for an act
to establish a territorial wagon road from
northeast corner of the Yankton reser-
walton to Brule City in Brule county.
By Mr.. Rohr-A bill for an act to fund
the Indebtedness Of Union county.
By Mr.. MacNider-A bill for an act to
attach the counties Of Wallette and Mon
traille to Burleigh county for certain pur-
poses.
By Mr.. Day-A bill for an act to amend
sections 1903 and 5S5 of the penal code.
FIRST READING OF BILLS.
Council bill No 4O-A bill for an act de.
Tending the boundaries Of certain counties
In this territory.
Council bill No IA bill for an act TO
establish q territorial wagon road from the
northeast corner OF the Yankton reserva-
ton to Brule City 10 Brule county.
Council bill No "a bill for an act to
fund the indebtedness Of Union county.
Conncil bill No ga bill for an act 10
.ttsch the counties Of Wallette and Mon
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An elegant assortment of fine GOLD
PENS and holders, pencils etc, of the ceIe-
brated Morton manufacture, just received
at Mills & Purdy's.
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DR.. W. H. H. Brown, dentist, Union
block, Yankton.
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REMOVAL.

Brennan's meat market has been removed
to Valentines new building adjoining the
Merchants.
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A few loads of sawdust for sale at our ice
house. SYLVESTER & BARBER,
REMOVAL

Brennan's meat market has been removed
toaValentine's new building adjoining the
Merchants.
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Do not forget the Oyster Supper at Val.
e%ntine's hall this evening.
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DR.. Geo. P. Dix, resident dentist, Office
Sawyers block.
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DR.. II. ID. Dodge, oenust, Dewitt's block

Full line of staple and fancy groceries al
M. III. Jenkinson's.
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Don't forget the Universalist hop Friday
evening.
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A lot of fine Michigan winter apples, just
received and for sale at
F. D11aER's,
Broadway.
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Wednesday, Jan, 29.-lhe council met at
10 o'clock q. m. and was called to order /
by the president.