Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1880-07-27
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Des Moines, July M.--C. G. Wilson of
Mahaska county was appointed state in
spector of coal mines by the governor
TODAY
Des Moines,J July 24-The completion of
the Centerville, Moravla and Abba rail-
road was celebrated Mt Abba to-day with
much enthusiasm. This connects the
Missouri, Iowa and Nebraska line with
the Burlington system.
Boston, July M.-Gen. Grant has been
elected president of the San Pedro and
Canon Delague company, which owns
10000 acres of land in New Mexico, in
Guiding copper and gold mines. Eastern
capitalists arc largely interested in the
enterprise.
San Francisco, July M.-Near Modes
up, killing the fireman j. S. body, and
injuring eight others. one probably
fatally. On Slate Creek, Washington
territory, Saturday, tree fell on the
cabin of Andrew Eriken, and cross-cut
saw hanging on beam fell, cutting
Eriken in two. -
Springfield, ILL.,, July 24.-The new
city directory issued to-day contains
5000 names. Using the usual rates of
SO per cent, this would give Springfield
a population Of 28,0OO.' The census Just
taken showed 1890 inhabitants within
the corporate limits of the city, but the
directory figures probably shows the
actual population Of the city and imme.
diately on its borders.
Salt Lake, Utah, July A.-The Nor
mons celebrated their first entrance into
the valley thirty-three years ago to-day
with the usual elaborateness. Good or.
der prevailed and the discipline of an
army was everywhere apparent. The
procession, embracing ten brass and
military bands. representing the senti
ments, ideas, agricultural products, trade
industries and manufactures, was an
hour in passing. and was witnessed b,
10000 to 10000 people.
Denver, Col, July 24.-Reports from
Los Vegas say that heavy rain has almost
incessently fallen during the week ant
still continues, with no signs of abate
ment. The streams are flooded, doing
great damage to the New Mexico and thl
Southern Pacific railways. All the bridg
cs between Los Vegas and Santa Fe, ant
many between Los Vegas and Trinidad
are washed out. Trains are delayed ant
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There has been drought in New Mexi
co and the rains will greatly benefit til
growing crops and insure plenty OF gras
for stock.
New York, July 24.-Divers who dc
scended the shaft for the purpose q
closing the doors of the air lock at til
Hudson river tunnel, had succeeded a
3:l5 this morning i'll closing the door
and planking the broken bulls eyes, S
that very little water escaped from tun
tunnel into the shaft. Pumping was the
resumed, and by 8 O'Clock this evening
the doors of the air locks were visibl
and work on cribbing is also far advanc
ed, two pile drivers being in position
driving piles. 1t is expected by nool
tomorrow that the piling will be com
pleted, as work will be continued al
night. An extra gang of men is working
on the cribbing.
New Orleans, July A.-A dispatc
from Vermillionville says: A mas
meeting was held here to-day, called re-
ative to congressional district matters,
motion to elect delegates being unde
:. discussion. Hon. r. s. Perry, Of Peori.
was requested to speak. He argued i
favor Of the regularity Of the convention
During his remarks he was frequentl
interrupted by Hon. J. Fl. Acklin, VIII
finally characterized some Of the remarl
of the speaker as unqualifedly falls
Perry replied in still severer terms, whe
Acklin rushed forward and attempted I
strike hlm. A regular stampede ensue,
motion to adjourn being carried. Ac]
lin rallied his followers and they procee,
? ed to elect delegates to the district non
mating convention.
Sioux Falls, July 23.-This afternoc
VIM. S. Darby, foreman of carpent
r work in the Queen Bee mill, got on IL
+. elevator, which carried also five barro
!, loads OF stone and four loads of morta
When near the top the rope broke al
the elevator was precipitated sevent
five feet and Darby thrown on lot
l rock in the basement. Singularly, l
I bones were broken, the only iniuri
r being the dislocatiOn of an ankle and Il
: serious brusing of his entire right sid
from which he will shortly recover.
its descent the elevator platform, ten fe
: square, struck the joist of the first foe
which are timbers four inches by fou
(, teen, and literally cut through eight
s them, making kindling wood of all. IT.
g cause of the breaking of the rope W
l. that small rugged particles of rock h,
become imbedded in it, cutting the fib,
and thus weakening 1t. This is the fiji
accident that has occurred upon any
the work attending the Improvement
the Sioux Falls water power.