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Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1880-02-04
4 xYsTER1ous ADVENTURE.

we'll know house in Fort Wayne. who 10 sn
intimate friend to the writer, arrived In the
city, this afternoon from Jonesboro, . good
sized town ID Grant county, about twenty
miles northwest Of here. He started to
luncie, yesterday morning, and Intended
to take In the way stations and make this
city early TO-DAY. He was unay0idably
detained. The roads were bad beyond q
pen description. He was driving through
. piece Of woodland near the northeast
corner Of this county, just after dusk. The
horses were dragging the light sprinE wag :
on through mud into which their hoofs
sank s;foot deep or more. In that part of
the country there are numerous yoker ponds.
which, occupy from one o jten :acres each.
They differ from other ponds In being stud.
ded with cosrse grass which grows to great
height and thickness, and . peculiar kind
Of bushes which resemble the dropping
willow. The roads through those place.
sre made psssahle during the prevalence Of
heavy rains and wet seasons BY ballasting
them with Corduroy" placing poles about
six inches In diameter diaRonally across
the thorouehfare. This makes quite trough
road; hut as there 10 little. travel ct best,
and the unwary farmer can stand the pound
ing with good grace, It matters but little.
The victim of this nights doings was bump.
ing along on the9kough road when he heard
. splash in the water near BY. He looked
and saw nothing. The woods were rs quiet.
= death itself. Not be ing accustomed to
tackwoods scenes, the traveller quaked in his
boots, and struck the horses with his whip.
9plash! Splash came the noise again.
The first impulse of the driver was that be
Was then in a den of lynx aud Wild cats,
which abound in a few Of the dense forests
Of this section of country. So far nothing
had made its appearance, but there were
heart throbs near the palate of the travellers
mouth, and he felt . weakness in his whole
.physiognomy which he could not explain
something similar to the feelings produced
BY the charm of aSviper. He searched for
his pistol, but found it not. He had placed
itin one Of his sample cases which lay 10
the rear Of the vehicle. Whatever the be-
ing which caused the noise, be it . tiger OF
passed and he would have no need Of fire.
arms. Suddenly the horses sprang forward
with all the power possible, and
A FORMIDABLE BEING
appeared in front Of them. 1t was . black
object and, stalking about like Banquo's
ghost, with one wave Of it, bony hand stop
ped the frantic steeds and chained them "a
It we're 10 their tracks. The occupant Of
the wagon ssys he was overcome with .
feeling peculiar to death. He could not
scream, talk nor move. BE cat like Z
stssute. The ghost like peRsonage. with one
great step, put itself into the wagon, and;
seating itself beside him, took the reins
from his hands, and pulling the whip from
it, socket and cracking it over the heads OF
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1880-02-04

a quarter CONSISTS Of ten weeks. two lesson,
eacn week. Pupils desiring TO take one lesson
ensct.. Fall term W commence sept. ED. No
aeductlon for absence except In cases 81 nro.
tracted Illness. Those desiring. take iessons
vii please commence promptly W openin. Of
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1880-02-04
CONNECTIONS.

CONNECTIONS.
/. At Council Bluffs (U. P. Transfer) with Union
Pacing railroad for Omaha and all points West.
with Kansas City St. Joe & Council Bluffs rail-
lines d RI ! nsf from M 8. r y. RSan ! south. n all
2. At Missouri Valley with the Chicago h
Northwestern railway for Chicago and ali points
East. 1~ ". '' NO
9. At Sioux City with the Sioux City & Ct, Paul.
Illinois Central and Sioux City & Dakota, steam.
ers f0r Upper Missouri river, during navigation,
Z. At Blair with Omaha & Northern NEBRASKA
railroad for Omaha and Southern Nebraska.
9. AZ Fremont: Neb., with Union Pacific rail-
ROAD ior az points west and the Pacific coast.
g. At Oakdale with stages for O'Neill City and
all points In Northern Nebraska. ~
Be Sure your Tickets read via. sioux CITY
and Pacific Railroad.
F.C G. HILLS, p. f. ROBINsON.
Superintendent. Asst, GenI pass Aet
Missouri Valley, Iowa. :,
W.. HI General Agent, Sioux City. ~
Morning journal and courier., 1880-03-09
LOCAL NEWS.
cosfexe N0tes.

College NOt0ss Harvard has received $3, 900, 900 in bequests during the last eleven years. MT. Joseph Sheldon, '51. delivered the last lecture of the Linonia course last evening, subject Protection" The third and last of the presidents recep- tions occurs on Monday evening, March 15. American students are called 'sTransatlan- tics" at Oxford. Thank heaven they are called nothing worse.
 The annual supper of the editorial board of the Yale Record was held at Redclfe's last evening.
 The Glee Club will make short trip during the coming recess. Wednesday evening, March r, they sing in New York; Thursday, March IS, at Northampton, Mass, and Friday, March 19, at Rutland, Vt. Little interest is manifested in base ball at Harvard. According to the Crimson only twelve men are trying for the nine, and it is proposed to form system of class hines to play for the championship of the college in
 hopes of awakening some interest. Since the crews of the English universities have taken up their quarters on the Thames 8
 marked improvement has taken place in their style of rowing. Oxford is now the favorite, the betting having changed from 60 to 45 against her to to 4 in her favor. college base ball league of the New York colleges is to be formed sometime this month.
 The league will probably include Cornell, Union, Syracuse and Rochester. Happy New Workers, they have no professional Richmond
 to spoil all the fun. All interested in the formation of Hare
 and Hounds Club are. hereby notified to meet
 in the presidents lecture room on Wednesday evening, March 10, at 6:30 p. m.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-03-09

Buena Ventura confirms the report of revo- lution in the State of Antiaquia The nation al Government has, however, taken prompt measures to suppress any further movements on the part of the revolutionists, although they still remain in possession of the capital. General Reiyifs, the candidate in opposition to Dr. Nunes for the presidency of Columbia, is now in the State of Oauca, and is supposed to be organizing force against the constitu
 tional Government. Martial law has been proclaimed throughout the republic.
 The arrival in Nicaragua is announced of Don J. Tomas de Franco, who is proclaimed as the bearer of important propositions from General Grant and Admiral Ammen, looking to the obtaining of 8 concession from the Government of Nicaragua. The Gaceta Off. cial says that A. G. Menocal is expected at an early date to Great on canal matters" and says: s'We know that it is now fact that respectable company of American capitalists and French bankers, among which figures the name of Rothschild, and which will be presi- ded over by General Grant and Admiral Am men, will be organized as soon as the conees. sion, which will be asked from this Govern ment, is obtained, with which object, and with proper powers, the civil engineer of the United States, MT. A. G. Menocal, will arrive by first steamer" Nicaragua papers general. ly denounce M. de Lesssps' visit to the 18th mus as part of scheme of 'thumbug" in the interests of French company, and await with anxiety the arrival of MT. Menocal
 Advices from Ohili report tremendous ex ploslon in the artillery barracks in Santiago on January 27, caused, it is supposed by some of the workmen careIessiy dropping a loaded shell which exploded and produced a general catastrophe. The roofs and sides of the buildings were blown to pieces 50 work men besides messengers and others were in the buildings, and ssof these the bodies of twenty four were found in the debris, and several others are missing, these bodies having proba- ply been blown to atoms. A fire broke out immediately after, and for time it was feared it would extend to the magazine. where some 25o tons of powder were stored. The fire men succeeded, however, in soon ar resting the progress of the flames.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-03-09
TELEGEAPREC JOTTINas.

The Russian ambassador at Paris will shortly proceed to St. Petersburg. Prince Bismarck warmly approves the refusal of France to extradite Hartmann. General Melikoff paid domiciliary visit to Duke Constantine's palace, and the unexpected announcement has caused very lively sensa- tion throughout the country. At Cairo, H., yesterday, Elijah Mason, a colored man married to a white woman, shot his wife and then himself, dying at each others side. The cause was jealousy.
 There was mad dog panic yesterday in the vicinity of Cottage Grove avenue and Twenty sixth street, Chicago. The animal bit little girl on the hand and was soon after killed.
 Parnen and Dillon arrived in Montreal last evening, and were escorted to their hotel by a large procession of Irish societies. They will speak in the Theatre Royal this evening
 The veto of the Virginia Governor of the RiddIeberger bill to repudiate one-half of the State debt was yesterday sustained by the Senate, to which body, under the constitu- tion, it was returned by him, by vote of 16 to 19.
 The Psrnellites are very active ard have de- cided to contest five counties and fifteen bor- oughs, using the National Land League as an election agency. The Times considers that presumption strongly favors the ministry. A conference of Home Rulers has been sum- moned to meet in Dublin.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-03-09
THE PACIFIC COAST,
California.

The San Francisco Agltators-A Sensa.
 tiOn SpOiled-Threatening Placards-
 Arrival of Federal Tr0Opk-Precau-
 tiO2s Against Trouble.
 SAN FRANCISCO, March 8.-The situation here remains unchanged. The arms of the military companies are concentrated at the po- lice station. The Gall this morning published a sensational story that one regiment had been disarmed. The story is entirely untrue, and created strong feeling of indignation among the conservative people, as it was calculated to antagonize the members of the Second regiment, which is loyal and disciplined. committee of citizens waited upon the pub fishers to remonstrate against such articles. The militia are in state of readiness for any emergency. and regular troops are arriving from Portland and other points. The only demonstration made has been the posting in prominent places of placards well written and signed Committee of Thirteen" It is probably hoax. The secret meeting of agi- tators announced for tonight may take some action, but so far there is nothing on the sur face. The board of supervisors oppose May or Kalloch's proposition to call an election for fifteen freeholders, and probably a writ of prohibition will be sent out to morrow to prevent further registration under the pro- posed call for an election.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-03-09
Trying to Better Their Wages.

READING, March 8.-The Reading Hardware Company, who have had considerable trouble with their employees of late are again threat ened with general strike of their three shops. The moulders have petitioned for an advance of 25 per cent. on their present wages, and if their demands are not complied with a strike will be inaugurated on the 18th inst What the company will do in the matter has not yet been made public. The impression among the men is, however, that their demands will be compiled with, as they have been successful in strikes heretofore.
 The rolling mill and other works of MT. Brooks, at Birdsboro, which have been idle for several days on account of a strike, resumed work to- day at an ad- vance of ten per cent on the wages paid heretofore and the understanding that further increase will be granted in the near future, providing trade will warrant it. The striking puddlers at the Palo Alto rolling mill have also resumed under about the same con ditions as their brethren at Birdsboro. This ends the strike among the puddlers. So far as is reported in this territory the only men out at this time on strike are the moulders at the Hicks works, who have been out several weeks with no prospect of a compromise.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-03-09
Two Large Rooms To kent.

Two Large Rooms To Rent.
 Central Location. "A THE second and third floors over No. 72 Or Asii ange street, for business purposes. -111A- ma9 l0ts E. B. BOWDITCH. HathOrn and Congress Water. 0n CASES just received, in quarts and pints. $O Price low.
 mhY EDW, E, HALL & SON,
 CFanb0rries. FEW BBLS. in prime order; the last we ex- A pect to receive this season. mas E. E. HALL & SON.
 FOR SALE, AthA LOT on Edwards street, corner lot, 90x120, M will be sold for the low price of $40 per foot. We A have several other properties for sale at prices that make them desirable fer investment.
 MERWIH'S REAL ESTATE OFFICE, ma9 237 Chapel Street.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-03-09
Forty-Sixth Congress.

WAsHINGroN. March 8.
 SENArE-Mr. Kirkwood submitted a resolu- ton instructing the Secretary of the Treasury to communicate to the Senate statement of the amount of money expended by the United civil war, such information to be brought down to January 1, 1880. Adopted.
 The Senate then proceeded to consider the calendar bill to amend the law relative to the seizure and forfeiture of vessels for breach of revenue, which was passed. It is intended to prevent such forfeiture when smuggling is car ried on without knowledge or priyity of the officers or owners of the vessel.
 After disposing of some business on the calendar the Fitz John Porter case was taken up. Mr. Bayard addressed the Senate on the bill. He said if there is any case where party prejudice should be stilled, 1t is in this case where public justice is demanded The Sen ator from Wisconsin warned us against the present tendencies toward capitalization power.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-03-09
NEW YORK.
Acquitted on Technical Grou

Acquitted on Technical Grounds.
 NEW YORK, March S.-George Willard and Sidney Dyer, tried for the robbery of G. H. Randall's stateroom on board the Sound steamer City of New York, will probably go scot free. They were arraigned for trial in the City Court. Counsel for defense raised the point that the court had no jurisdiction as the robbery was committed in the borders of Connee ticut, the vessel having been nearer that State than this one at the time. Judge Cowing gave his decision this morning, holding that the offence was committed in Connecticut and he therefore directed the acquittal of the prisoners. Both were highly delighted at their escape, but were crestfallen when met at the door by United States deputy marshal, who arrested them on warrant issued by 8 United States Commissioner charging them with the same offence. The prisoners were taken before Commissioner Osborne. Their counsel contended that the offence was not committed within the jurisdiction of the United States, the robbery having been per- petrated more than two miles from the Con necticut shore. Evidence of this fact having been adduced Commissioner Osborne dis eharCad thann
Morning journal and courier., 1880-03-09
THE OLD WORLD.
Great Britain.

An Early Dissolution of Parliament
 LONDON, March 8.-Sir Stafford Northcote, Chancellor of the Exchequer, to-day an- nounced in the House of Commons that the Government had advised the Queen to dissolve Parliament. He remarked that if the disso- lution could be arrived at on ornear the date mentioned, general election could be held and new Parliament assembled in the begin ming of May. The Chancellor further an- nounced that he would be able to bring for ward the budget on Thursday. The Govern ment would not attempt to pass any measures now pending save those which had been all ready passed through committee. At the conclusion of the Chancellor's remarks MT. Forster, member for Bradford, said that on be- half of the opposition he would express his satisfaction with the date announced by his lordship for dissolution. Notwithstanding their attempt to appear satisfied, the Liberals manifest certain indications of uneasiness at having general election forced upon them at 50 early date. The result of the recent elec- tions in Liverpool and Southwark has greatly diminished their confidence in the outcome of an appeal to the country at the present mo- ment. On the other hand, the Conservatives are jubilant and confident, and boast that they will come back in May with majority of not less than 120 members. The present Parlia- ment began February 21, 1874, the Gladstone government then remained in power five years and seventy-three days.
 Soon after the opening of the mornings session in the House of Lords, Lord Beacons- field arose in his place and gave the same mo- tice concerning the coming dissolution of Parliament that Sir Stafford Northcote had given in the House of Commons. He said that the ministry had decided upon dissolution as soon as possible after the presentation of the budget. He understood that the Chancel- Tor of the Exchequer would be able to bring the budget forward early in the present week, and barring accidents which could not be be reached on the 23d or 24th inst.
 Beaconsfield Denounces the Liberals
 LONDON, March 8.-Lord BeaconsfeId has issued manifesto in the form of letter to the Duke of Marlboro, dated March 9th, in which he says the arts of the agitators which represented England as being indifferent to Ireland's sufferings have been defeated by the Governments liberal and prudent measures He takes great credit for settling the question of intermediate education. Nevertheless, he says, portion of the Irish population is at tempting to sever the constitutional tie uniting Ireland and England, and hopes all men of light and learning will resist this destructive doctrine He says the Liberals, having at tempted and failed to enfeeble the colonies by their policy of decomposition. now recognize in the disintegration of the united kingdom mode which will not only accomplish but pre-
Morning journal and courier., 1880-03-09
8eaI Gstatf.
FOR RENT-

AHsA FROM May Ist, to small family, the lower pal
 s4 of house on State street, near Bradley, wit eaR1 city water and gas. Also four rooms on secon floor, suitable for gentleman and wife. Apply at
 Inh6 St 74o STATE STREET.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-03-09
AFrOzen Alligator.

NEW YORK, March 8.-Alligators brought from the mild climate of Florida to the North generally die soon. A remarkable exception to this rule is an alligator now in the posses sion of a young physician of this city. This one was captured six years ago in Florida, and has lived ever since without growing more than an inch and half. It is now something less than three feet in length. Many times during it's captivity it has gone without food for two or three months without apparent harm. One very cold night last month the alligator was left as usual in basement room. When the doctor went down the following morning he was very indignant at finding that @ window had been left open all night, and as the fire had gone out the water in which his alligator lay was frozen. The animal was to ali appearance dead. The doctor placed it in warm water, and afterward rubbed 1t with alcohol The creature was then wrapped in 8 cloth and left by the stove, and after an hour or two further attempt at resuscitation was made The mouth was forced open and liquor in small quantities poured down. The rub ping and chafhg were resumed, and in 34 hours from the discovery of the alligator's condition the doctor was rewarded by noticing that it's heart again was in action. In few hours more the alligator had entirely recovered.
 Not Satisfied with Their Wages.
 NEW YORK, March 8.-There are some 75O male and female cap makers and dnishers em- ployed in this city. Most of them are Cana dians and Germans. They claim that they are the worst paid workmen in the city. Some fifteen of the cap manufacturers short time since made reduction in their wages of over thirty per cent, when others wer willing to give slight advance. Those who have been reduced demand the restoration of their former wages at least, and if this is not granted a strike will be ordered.
 Steinways' piano makers are still out, as are also Herrman's furniture makers. The long shoremen have resumed, except on two piers, on compromise rates.
 The marble polishers demanded an advance this morning, threatening to strike. The de mand was conceded except in three instances. The bricklayers will strike next. The Ger man tailors have had several meetings. They are anxious to obtain an advance of ten per cent, but hesitate taking decisive steps until all the tailors agree to stand together.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-03-09
THE WEST.
Ohio.
A nurderer,s Easy Escapc.

A WuFueKef7b F1HSy NsCs1PCs
 CINCINNATI, March 8.-On Saturday night Andrew Moynihan, who was confined in the Logansport Ind.) jail for the murder of John Raymond Jackson, of Brooklyn, N. Y., last September, finding four doors between him and liberty closed, but not looked, quietly made his way out, carefully closing the doors after him. He has not since been heard from, although a reward of five hundred dollars is offered for him, dead or alive. Much excite ment prevails, and the officers are severely criticised for the negligence which permitted his escape.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-03-09
New York City.

NEW YORK, March 8.
 The seventeenth injunction in the telegraph war has been granted by Judge Daniels re- straining the Western Union Telegraph Com pany and the Gold and Stock Telegraph Com pany jointly from putting up wires in Wash ington street, between Cedar and Vesey streets. The American Union Company claim that they would interfere with the wires leading into their main office.
 David Robinson, superintendent of the cut ting department of Fl. B. Clafin & Co.,, was arrested to-day charged with stealing proper ty valued at $40, ,000 from his employers. William Faulkenberg was also arrested for re- ceiving property knowing 1t to have been sto- len. Robinson, when taken to the Central office, made confession. He will be taken with Faulkenberg to the court tomorrow.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-03-09
Stocks closed az follows
New York Produce Market.

New York ProduCe Market.
 NEW YoRK. Ma-ch 8. CoTToN-Holders asking higher prices; Uplands, 131l; Orleans, 1895. FLoUR-Dun; State A go @ $75o; Ohio -four s5.75@S7.50; Western, $4.90@s6.50; Southern, $6. .s5aS8.G0. WaEAF-Feverish No. Winter Red, March, S. A OK No. Winter Red, April, $I 451181 46 /; No. l White May, Sl.45k@A; No. White April, S1. .43 CORN-Unsettied; Mixed Western, spot, 5s96O i; do futures. 52a5@56Hc. oATs-Steady; state, 49a6s; Western, 4sK@52c. per bushel. BEEF-Steady; New plain mess, $10.50@s11.0O. PORK-Duu old mess pork, $11 75 per bbl. LARD-Easier; steam rendered, $7.676. BUTTER-Dull; ohio, 15@2sc.; State, 2o@38c. per pound.
 WhIsKEY-Nominal Western, s1I SUGAR-Firm. MOLASSES-Firm. PETROLEUM-Dull. RIOE-Firm COFFEE-Weak. FREIGHTS-Steady. SPIRITS OF FTURPENTINE-Dulla at 46L. ROSIN-Steady at $l 45@52H. TALLoW--Steady at 6S.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-03-09
WANTED, SN A nnn AT @ per cent. on good city prop BSsOUU erty. Reference st
WANTED.

4 NEAT, TIDY GIRL to do general homework in A small private family none but good plain cook, washer and roner need apply; good references mas 2t- 9lDWIGHC STREET.
Morning journal and courier., 1880-03-09
Russia.
wapder,nr Af.er straure sod,.

Wandering After Strange Gods.
 ST. PETERSBURG, March S.-Deplorable &C., counts of the condition of the orthodox church are published in some of the Russian papers. According to these accounts, which are homemade and not those of prejudiced strangers, the people are in all directions fall ing away from the church and lapsing into dissent, following some new prophet with doctrines of the most wonderful description. In one province a prophecies, one Lenie Ivan of, is preaching the abolition of marriage and separation from the church. In another the curious sect of the Samanboys is running 8 wild career. The priests are powerless to stem the torrent, and the people abandon themselves to the most extravagant theories.