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New-York tribune., 1879-11-27
TIE UTE COMMISSIONERS HOPEFUL.
GENERAL HATCH EXPECTS SUCCESS.
iGESERAL PRESS DIsPATCn.l

GESERAL PRESS DIsPArcHl
WAsHINGToE. Nov. 26.-Secretary Schurz re-
ceived the following telegram this morning from
General Hatch, president of the Ute Commission:
Los PINos Agency. Nov. "a.
We have information that the Wniic kver Uies are on
their why Including Jack We ~ opinion that
we shall bc -uccssiui IN carrying out yeur Wishes. At
All events We have patience enough To try t. So far
New-York tribune., 1879-11-27

the danger concerned the Commission has not given
HATCH. Commissioner.
The latter portion of this dispatch is in reply TO
telegram from Secretary Schurz, in which he said
The Commissioners n they have reason 70 thlnk
themselves in danger must follow their own uusment
in taking such steps az their safety may require
New-York tribune., 1879-11-27
MIR. GLADsTONE's CANVASS

E.DINBIHtJ, WtUHFNUIFf NV I1f's
Mr., Gladstone, On receiving Liberal adj
dress here made long speech lie insisted thlt dis
solution of Parliament ought 10 have taken place
nOw but said that the Government a5staius tIcrc'r0m
because II knows thai the against H. ana also
because IL desires TO he free Tor year 10 Svc England
and EurOpe now snrprses.
New-York tribune., 1879-11-27
4 LARGE SOM ram roR i HORSE.

CINcINNATI, Nov. 26.-'ihe celebrated trot-
ting stallion steinway sold as evening AZ Paris.
KY. TO Samuel Gaule, Of san Fsane.sco. Tor $4,000
steiuway Is by Strataniore, and three year old lie
made the fastest stallion time on Iecord.
New-York tribune., 1879-11-27
COAL AGAIN ADVANCED.

PHILADELPHIA. Nov. 26.-The Philadelphia
ana Reading Coal Company have advanced coal mere 10
cents per ton and Eastern prices 25 cents per ton for
all grades The advance goes INTO effect on Monday An
advance Of % cents per ton the December circular
Viii 20 into effect IN January.
New-York tribune., 1879-11-27
TWO PRESENTS FOR MRS. HAYES.

PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 26.-Mrs. Hayes, the
wife of the President visited the Methodist Far In this
city this morning. and was formally presented with
handsomely embroidered satin screen Bishop Simpson
made the presentation speech. Subsequently another
presented by the congregation oi s'' john
4
New-York tribune., 1879-11-27
THE CONTEST FOR THE ASHLEY BELT.

LONDON, "Wednesday, NV. 20, 1919
The Sporting Life says: " ROwcll, the Eng
lish pedestrian. has decided that ihe next walking
match for tie oIllisalce championship OF the world
ana the Ashley Belt shall take place IN Eaeland. The
hacker of Panch0t wres thlt he VIII withdraw ma man
IL tie next match does not take pidre America.
OLeary also Wishes t0 withdraw nom The matCn.'
New-York tribune., 1879-11-27
PRICE FOUR CENTS.
GENERAL FOREIGN NEWS.
EXCITEMENT AT SLIGO.

SPAIN MAKING ANOTHER EFFORT 10 CRUSH cCBA--
cABUL CONNECTED WITH The TELEGRAPH sYs-
TEN OF THE WORLD.
There is much excitement still in Sligo, Ireland.
on account Of the recent arrests. The examination
of kllen. the lawyer charged with scdtion, was in
progress yesterday Spain is about to send two
freates and more troops TO Cuba. Iququc, Perm.
Is in the hands of the Chiiians. The telegraph wire
has been extended to Cabul and Candlhar.
New-York tribune., 1879-11-27
NO PROPER LOOKOUT on THE CHAMPION

PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 26.-The report OF the
Local Board OF Steam Vessel Inspectors concerning tue
collision between the steamer Champion and the
British ship Lady Ocavia declares that the disaster
wholly due TO the absence of proper LOOKOUT OH
the ChamnIon.
New-York tribune., 1879-11-27
HIGHER WAGES ar n4LL RivAR.

FALL RIVER, Mass. Nov 2G.--At a meeting
OF the goard OF Trade ihs Afternoon Ii was voted 10
The schedule prices paid 10 operators IN Arrl,
1873 the date OF the last reduction This equivalent
Increase OF II per cent, au" s To take effect ON
I-nl L
New-York tribune., 1879-11-27
A RUSSIAN RECTOR RESIGNS.
LONDON. Wedneslay. Nov. 20. I

LONDON. "Wednesday. Nov 26. 1870.
A dispatch from st. Petersburg TO Tie DdHy
Neics sass the Rector OF the Oiessa University, follow
ing the example of two Professors ~ The ST. Petersburg
University, has resigned Ia consequence of the new
New-York tribune., 1879-11-27
A BRIG SINK AT SHANGHAI

LONDON. "Wednesday Nov. 26. 1879
dispatch to- Lloyds from Shanghai says:
The steamer Pne-on came in collision and sank tac brig
Condor The damage sustained by the steamer. II any
Is not known
New-York tribune., 1879-11-27
TELEGRAPH LINE 30 CABUL.

LONDON. Wednc5dNy Nov. %, I819.
Teegrapbic communication with Cabul and
Candahar has been completed and mis- ulorn ngs Lon
don papers publish dispatches from both those points
dated Tuesday night
New-York tribune., 1879-11-27
TROOPS AND SHIPS FOR Cuba.

Madrid, "Wednesday, NOV. 20, lH1J.
Eleven hundred soldiers will leave Barce-
iona on 30;h INST. and lst OF December for Cuba
Two frgates will also proceed shortly to reinforce the
Cuban squadron.
New-York tribune., 1879-11-27
THE PRESIDENTS MESSAGE.
IT'S PRINCIPAL POINTS.
FINANCE, SILVER, THE INDIAN BUREAU, III
CAREYING TRADE SUPERVISORS. ETC.

FINANCE, SILVER, THE INDIAN BUREAU, IhE
CARRYING TRADE, SUPERVISORS. ETC.
correspondent in Washington states that
the President makes no special effort to con-
ceal the contents of his message to Congress.
He advises that there be no changes III finan-
cial legislation, but calls attention to the dan
gers of excessive coinage of silver. He
deprecrtes the agitation about transferring
the Indian Bureau TO the War De-
partmeDt, and warmly cOmmends COM
merce and the carrying trade to the
consideration of Congress. The President
desires to have the supervisors of election and
marshals paid, and recommends an appropria-
ton. The number of topics discussed is large.
New-York tribune., 1879-11-27
GREAT SALE OF CENTRAL.
CONSERVATION OF THE BARGAIN.

CONSERVATION OF THE BAh'AlN'
TWO HUNDRED AND FIFTY THOUSAND SHARES SOLD
BY AIR. VANDERBILT TO sYNDicArE-ALti-
ANCE WITH THE WABASH SYSTEM OF ROADS.
The sale by William II. Vanderbilt to the
Wabash Syndicate of 250.0O0 shares of New
York Central stock was consummated yester-
day. OF this amount, 100000 shares are
sold outright, and an option Is given
for the remainder. At the price agreed
upon the sale amounts TO $3O,OO0.OOO.
Besides friends of the Wabash and Union
Pacific Railroad systems, prominent foreign
and New-York bankers constitute the syndi-
cate. A large part of the stock will be placed
probably IN London and other foreign
markets. Details of the transaction are given,
and Mr. Vanderbilt explains at length the
reasons that lead him to let the absolute con-
troll OF the Central pass out OF the hands OF
his family.
New-York tribune., 1879-11-27

IQUIQUE CAPTURED By TIE CHII.IANs.
PARIS WEDNESDAY, Nov 26. 1870.
Intelligence has reached here that the Chill
ians have taken Iguque
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1879-09-22

cd condition. You will recall Prof.. Jsany's
chicken ,Asosys and thas ~ losaioa. = shsss
promiipesaisa b IL he Sovts sassfsssss
tail. Hayward, coustv ~ q osssss, y
another psps.ed beautiful plaes thas ! -
yet . ssrsagsr to. There are also many ne.
Ger calIps aud the pronisiDg oliver diatdcs,
Galeda, l have been unable 70 visit. Al
Galcna, . mammoth smeltsr, with all that
the name implies costing 100000. has been
erected and will b. 10 operation after the
10th. Up the Rapid river . dozen miles,
there is a tonnei enterprise now being p"sh:
Cd that 10 intended 70 drain the bed rock o.
. large area and bring millions within easy
reach. A second tunnel on The same stream,
. few miles abovs Paotola Il bsing xoskIsd
with sstsan,drill. There's millions Il this
one also. Isxonll spjoy amossasxten1ed
trip that woald7 taks III. svssy nook Of this
grand country, bat I am billed for Bismarck
aud home and must bid q reyrstful adieu to
Dakota'si aold 6slds-a sssioa a aanoss IN
limited natural wealth nd rsoafkabasdi d.
vsrsity Of researces, whore civtltssd indas.
try has ~ yet but barely gained . fooshold.
From the grand results which have attssdsd
the three brief years sinos hsf ~dsvslopessa
began what = promising future may b Goa.
ddently anticipated.
Here's to united Dakots!
a- 10uso,
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1879-09-22

Eathaslastic aud Eateaivo Mesting -
Yaskeeaians AZ the Court House satur-
day Night. 5-l srsrI
In compliance with the published CALI
there vas . gathering OF the citizens Of
Ysnkton at the court house Saturday even.
ing to discuss railroad matters and adopt
plaas Tor procuring the money TO be paid
for the Milwaukee road.
The meeting oraantzsd BY the election Of
Mayor Ziebach 20 chairman.
Bartlett Tripp explained the situation to
the audience. detailing the work Of the CON-
mittee Of which he 10 amember and and the
6nal successful result Of their efforts. An
agreement had finally been made with Man.
aRer Merrill by which he guaranteed the
construction Of the road and Ia return .
guaranty bad been given him that Yankton
would comply With certain requirements of
the railroad company. II the people would
now come forward aud protect the persons
who had made the guaranty, the work
would 60 on snd the grade Immediately be-
gun.
Remarks were made by Governor Ell.
munds, General Dewey, Governor Pen.
nington, Major Stone. Secretary Hand and
others, and when the talking vas over II
was evident that unsnimity prevailed upon
the main point. - 4.
A motion made by Phil Faux that the
action Of the committee. be ratified, was
unanimously adopted.
On motion Of Secretary Hand, Governor
Pennington was added to the COMMITTEES.
On motion Of Rev. Joseph Ward the
committee was empowered to appoint sub
committees to aid them in carrying out the
objects of the meeting.
A subscription paper wa spread out aud
in a few minutes $4,000 was subscribed.
The balance will be made up through the
labors Of the soliciting committee Who will
call on our business men.
There il now no doubt about the ultimate
success ofthe project. The people all favor
it and are ready to aid 90 far as their means
will permit.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1879-09-22
FORT HALE ITEMS.
Special Correspondence.

l1RSSAoA SylACSpOuuCuCS.l
Fort Hale, Sept. II, 1s79.-Durins the
early part of last week, while an Indian en-.
ployed at the Grow Greek agency was haul
ing logs, his team suddenly became unman.
agsable and threw him from the wagon, a
distance Of fws.sy fest. Falling on his
head, hs,vas badly bruised and susasiaed 4
severe conclusion, but is now slowly recov.
ering. - ~
VIM. l.. Erwin, formerly trader at this
iplsce, passed here to-day en- reais to Ameri-
can creek, where he intends ersctine I nsw
.store.
Lt.-Col. Lugenbeel, U. 8. A., who has for
several years past commanded a Fort Ran.
dali, has been assigned 10 duty It this piaosi,
and"iadaily espechd here. 15ig .Fss
Supreme quiet reigns At the post At pres.
snt, owing to the fact that our friead "Otyy"
has again opened school,, and the children
how have other duties besides play.
The long awaited recruits, ne ID nutnber)
have q last JOINED the most, which maks6
quite an addition 10 our very small rsrri.
son. .s73H sew .ssi
Harvesting 10 the we'll known HALE
plantation" has for the past week given
work to all idle haDds, and right plentiful
has been the crop-particularly potatoes.
The vegetables have not yielded u. abusd.
ant q supply - was expscssl.
Yours,
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1879-09-22

To all wAoy ars ss9ssfsg ftoaa7ths ssfors
and iudi-creti6ns Of youth, nervous weak.
ne.s, early decay. as - oanhood. &C., I
viii send = rscips Nm viii care you. FREE
OF CHARGE 3Ais gssss rsnsdy W.
discovered By . nisionsvy 10 9ouehtAnsri.
ca Send . ELI s6Araed snvslops 10 the
Rev. JosERM 7. lxHAS, &sAiss D, Nsv
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1879-09-22

The Argand. the best, unsurpassed, 6nss,
ornamented and economical Of parlor base
bosnsss secured thIs year bv Mormon 4
Grady. stands q their etoes on Capital Stree,
fr inspection. Thsse gentlemen invi,s tAs
pabiie - call - - Tie Arsssd bslosv
slssvksrs.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1879-09-22

Wallbaum ABsoksr have connsnced The
erection Of IN awning lie full lsagth Of the
Gsrnania HOUSE on Dsaglas avsnue.
Adler 4 ohlmaa had $50 worth Of beer
on the Psninsh. but they had sses Hay.
ward aad1pt Il iasslsasbefoss the bat lsA.
A special freight train went out over The
Dakota Southern yesseaday. aud another
came up to-day. This road is doing IN i'm.
mense business.
Harry Kats recently returned from the
markets Of the east with an extensive new
stock Of everything pertaining to the cloth.
Ing, bat and cap and sentl' fasnishisg trade.
In making his purchases he hes exhibited
bis usual good taste, and the result il tia.
bis store is restocked with the most desira-
bic goods the make affords Hs y ma.
king . specially Of fine hats this fall and
has had q number Of shapes manufactured
10 order. The malsrial IL the bed, the
styles the most recent and the prices very
low. In this line Mr.. Katz believes he has
the goods which will suit oil classes Of Gus
TONERS and U Judgment 10 that his ideas
are about right We have watched the
progress Of this entsrprising merchant and
have been srati6ed to observe his gaining
trade. Each year he adds to hisfacilitie'
and sscares new and permanent customers.
He Il q Of our risins young merchants
and deserves The SUCCESS which il resulting
from his eforta
Nm. Christian Jensen, . lady. 50 years Of
60. residing near Stars ranch in this
county, had an interview on Saturday ever.
ing with . yearling calf which she will not
soon forget. The calf was in the corn and
Mrs. Jensen undertook to driys it out, when
it turned and made ; savage assals upon
hsr. At the first onslaught she was thrown
TO the ground, when the animal sprang upon
her with the rage and fury Of . Wild beast
inaictins very serious and painful Injuries.
AZ soon Is her cries brought assistance her
assailant was driven away and the lady car
ried into the house. Upon an examination
of her injuries it was found that her right
leg was broken below the knee and one bone
of her right forearm broken and the bone
forced through the flesh. She also sustained
other injuries of . les serious character, such
Is bruises on different portions Of her body.
A messenger was Immediately sent to Ysnk-
ton for DR.. Van Velsor, who promptly res
pended to the summons and dressed the
injured lady's wounds. He visited her again
yesterday and found her ~ comfortable %
could be expected under the circumstances.
He il of the opinion that she did not receive
any internal injuries, and that she will re-
cover, although taking the nature of her
injuries and her age into consideration, her
recovery will necessarily be slow. Mrs.
Jensen's husband died 4 few weeks ago.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1879-09-22

The ladies Of the Methodist church will
give = supper in the basement, Of the church
o. Friday evening. Supper will b served
at seven o'clock. Everybody Invited. The
proeesdl, = . soWsrd.psyils NJ Pes.r's
salary,
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1879-09-22
THE RIVER

The steamer NiObrars will leave fol
Yankton agency and intermediate points.
this, Monday, evening. Sept. 22
The ,caving in Of the river bank near the
mouth of the Rhine still continues, although
no damage to property is anticipated.
The Nellie Peck got aground q few miles
above town on Saturday evening and re-
NAMED there oil Saturday night and Sunday
till about dusk, when she succeeded in get
ting away. The Nellie Is bound for For,
Pierre.
The eteamer Peninah, VIM. Baker master.
arrived yesterday afternoon from Sioux
City, having on board . large amount Of
Black Hills mining machinery. She left
after taking on . small consignment Of
freight for Fl. Pierre.
The steamer He!ens, Of the Benton libe.
arrived this morning from Fort Benton.
She brought down . considerable number
Of passengers. and 800 sacks of wool and so
bales Of robes. She commenced loading
Immediately and u o o % It is completed
will leave for Fort Benton. She will get
away soDe time Tomorrow.
The bunch of brush which was put 10 the
river ct the, cornsr Of the uppsr government
warehouse when the river commenced to
wear away the bank ct that point, 10 o
visible on tho edge of the sand bar on the
south side Of the channel. the full current
Of the river now running north Of the poist
where the outer edge of the warehouse
stood;sfew months ago. { 1 !
TIN. steamer Peninah Of the Peek line
Capt. Baker master, which left Yankton at
$50 o'clock last evening, whom within abou,
one hundred yards Of the Bon Homme
landing at 1890 o'clock this morning struck
. snag and sunk. The boat VA laden with
Black Hills freight, the majority Of Which
was heavy machinery, and it il believed
that much Of It can be saved. The boat will
in all probability b ! total los. Az soos
- the news reached Yankton Col. Peek anf
W. 8. Hicks started for the scsns Of the did
aster, and upon their return We will lear,
faller particulars of the accident.
The steamer Gen. Terry VA sold ct II
O'Clock this morning By United States Mar
shsl Raymond. and vas bid In BY james
McAfse, representing james Reese Of Pitts
burg, for $4,000. The parties for whom th.
purchsss was made built the bost ssa bad
claims seainss hsr.l 1t has not yet bss1 De
cided what will be done With the boat
There were several other bidders. saona
them being Comaodors Cosleon, Csptais
McVsy, Col. Peck and John H. Charles
The Terry was built two years ago for DR.
Burle,gt and ~ designsestef !us II the
upper Missosd and YsllowstoSs uaaa 6hs
10 . staunch. wellequipped craft, snd should
be . success In tho trade for which she wss
intended.
When you want . choice can Of fresh oys-
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1879-09-22
DOWN! pov'N uouIx .

And down they will so-she celebrated.
Diano.d Brand Fresh Oyttsrs ~ eastern.
prices. Selects, 20 cents; standards, 60
cents per can at 81 ~gZr n.4r9p#
H. A. ScHoRroaEs.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1879-09-22
DRESS eoops ! DRESS GOODS i!

Comprising every grade and kind from Is
cents to 1925 per yard, just received from
Nev York and for sale corner Third and
Broadway, by
L. D. PARnER.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1879-09-22
REPUBLIcAN DISTRICT CoNvEsrIoN.

A Republican District Convention for the Sec
ond Judicial District OF Dakota. will be held at
the city OF Yankton. d, T.. on the nth day Of
october, 1879. at 1 O'Clock p. M. for the purpose
OF placing In nomination o Candidate for Dis
trict Attorney for said district and for the elec-
ton Of q District Committee.
Pursuant to q resolution passed at the last Re.
publican Territorial Convention each county is
given q representation based upon the vote cast
for the Hon. Granville G. Bennett, allowing each
organ; ed county at leaSt one delegate to the
Convention, and In counties casting ever nfty
votes TOR Bennett one delegate for each NIFTY
votes or fraction nearest thereto. :
The following Is the number Of votes cast for
Granville 9. 8ennett, and the numAer Of dele
gates which each county will be entitled to In
the Convention.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1879-09-22

Haslish, scoach asd A.sssass aitlses .,
QAngno Z 0nHoA.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1879-09-22

II you wish . nobby pair Of pants 60 to
HAcKE1 4 GADk
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1879-09-22

Twenty-Five dollars buys q No. 5 New
Family Singer Sewing Machine At the New
York Store.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1879-09-22

When you want . choice can Of fresh oys-
ters 80 To
WALTER H. CARES.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1879-09-22

between the lofty trestlss supporting the
Horse creek flume and took the mott prac-
ticable route to Rockville. The road "
followed had been laid out on the life plan
up aud down and quite rugged In spots. l,
vas during . monentary struggle upa s.eeI
eubaskment that the hesd.block gave way
and Jones found hiuself 10 miles from /,
Blacksmith shop With . crippled wssor
and an anxious passenger. Visions Of out
Wsstonins O,LeaIy doated dismally ,sut
dustily before 10 q We surveyed tho vita,
Injury Out vehicle had received and consid-
cred the gravity Of the situation. A thor
ough search through I'll the singular recess
ses OF q conveyance failed te
discover the slightest thing BY which
We could make teaporary repairs
II this p%erplexing predicanent
when Jones bed fallen for the 9th time
upon bs. ksees 10 the dusty rosd sad
stretched forth HE bsads 10 examine the
shattered deadlock 70 try sgsin il bis &C.
nius could not suggest . remedy, OUT deliv.
erer came 10 the suise of young granger
from tiv Old Bsdeer state Who had left the
psternsi roof two moaihs bssors seeking
shni where the chincA bus is,no, . burden
spd the rules Of the Blue Ribbou orc OF
pooe ensdL Amosg TIE treasures OF his
ostnt w . sood leg ehsin-tAs eosnec,ing
lisk between TIE uoinhsbited wilderness
asd The prinitivs cabin Of eus fsahers, end
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1879-09-22

Saturday nights train wss about IN hour
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1879-09-22
LOCAL lAco,ucs.

Member Republican Central G6onnitsce.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1879-09-22
the RAILROAD BOON.

Enthusiastic ana E9ses,v, M.st,.g %
Yaskeeaiaas At the Ceurt Hsuse saeur-
dnv Ni9he. f, -,
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1879-09-22

Throughout The centuries Of our counuyi
growth. % Invaluable helpnees to civ,llsa'
,Ioa aud u unsweryins friend 10 human
ity. Ito trasscendsnt ussfalusss never In.
pressed me 10 before; bu, hereafter I shall
k,vs Il mott reverent recognition.
BY aid Of tho chain. our wagon vas
speedily repaired and We wore o o rolling
along towards R%ockervilic, where We arriv,
ed ss noon without further incident or de-
lay. A good portion OF this DAYS ride was
through q charming region. showing little
indication OF mineral ill the nel2hborhood
of Rockervills WA reached. II 10 said,
however, that this section Of tho Hills has
yet to BE- prospected aud hopes are enter
lsiued that 1t viii prove valuable 10 miner
als when thoroughly explored.
Rockerville hos been built on . small
stream Two miles south Of Spring creek. 1t
lies In a shallow gulch aud is built upon
golden earth. Above aud below. oil round
1t and underneath 1t, 10 buried the yellow
dust. A year sgo 1t contained q thousand
excited and enthuslastic miners, and ito
placers yielded riches without clint. But
water, that implacabls eneny 10 70 many
mining csmps,in westsrn Dakota, refused
ito aid. aud Rockervills's prosperity was
withered by drouth while other camps are
dslused and, their prosperity drowned.
When tho Spring creek ditch Is completed,
mention Of which vas made 10 my last
letter, Rockervills viii boom again. That
ditch will supply 40 abundance Of water for
hydraulic mining aud there are hundreds Of
acres here that eau be probably worked.
Through the courtesy Of MI. Knight an at.
torney, vs were led around whore Rocker.
vile makes it, money. Not less than zoe
miners are At work In Rockervllle and
Coulson gulches. In the former, water 10
supplied to the miner from the little stream
which courses through the village, ano