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Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1881-12-16
CONGRESSIONAL.
SENATE.

SENATE
Washington, December l6-The presi-
dent pro TEN was authorized to fill va
cancles occasioned by recent changes in
committee memberships and other like
vacancies previously existing.
Bills were introduced and referred as
follows:
For the suppression Or prevention of
pneumonia in neat cattle.
To authorize the erection of statute
OF Chief Justice Marshall.
EBy Mr.Camden for further appropr'a-
tion to continue the improvement of the
Little Kenawaha river ID West Virginia,
Senator Van Wyck prese nted petl
ton from three thousand citizens of Ne.
braska praying Tor the passage Of Oh in.
ter-state commerce bill prohibiting rail-
roads from discriminating and regula-
| ting rates.
HOUSE.
The speaker announced the following
special committee on expenses attending
the illness and burial of President Gar
field: Messrs. Taylor, Pound, Cox. (Nev
York;, Joyce, Leferre, Belford, Black
burn, Page, Springer, O'Neil and Shell
ley.
Mr.. Robinson. of New York, rose to 6
question of privilege. He said that he
had a resolution lie desired to offer. Dur
ing the recess of congress an officer O.
tins government, connected with tn,
state department, had usurped the priv
ileges of this house.
The Speaker-"The gentleman has al
ready disclosed his desire to proceed t,
business"
Robinson-"This is question involv
ing the privileges Of the house"
| Speaker-:It is not a matter relating t,
a member Of the house."
Robinson-"It relates to the who'll
house. 1t is n usurpation by depart
ment OF the government. 1t involve
the Imprisonment OF our citizens abroat
We can get nothing into this congress
The rights of our citizens cannot b
neard. Loud cries Of order.] will nc
press it now. but you will hear from m
again"
The call of states was then continue,
and bills were introduced as follows:
, by Mr.. Willets-To regulate suffrae
in the territories and fix certain qualii
| cations for Office; also to provide Il
, oaths for jurors in trials for bigsmy
| erritories; also relative to the crime {
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1881-12-16
A brutal Mmrtlcr.

Ho, Springs, Ark, Dec. lG-One Of
tho most brutal murders ever known was
Wednesday night a mile
north OF here. Tie victims are nn old
farmer, Wm. Sarplis, and his wife. and
the supposed author is one Flanagan
who is alleged to be cranky. Sapplis had
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1881-12-16

Washington, December l6.-The in
dications for the upper mississippi and
lower Mis- souri, valleys,are: Partly cloudy
weather, light rain or snow, followed by
clearing weather, southwest, veering to
coldernorthwest winds, rising, preceded
in south and east portions by falling
barometer.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1881-12-16
Capital Notes.

Capital Notes.
Washington, Dec. 16.-Col. r.. j. Pin
ton. editor of the Washington Sunday
Gazette, testified before the senate com.
mittee examining the subject that he had
no personal knowledge of the correct
Less OF the charges made in his paper,
but believed most of them could be sub
stantiated. Some might be disproved.
He suggested that the committee con-
slider Meline's report and summon Gil.
fillen, Deputy Tarbell, Chief Clerk
Power, Pitney, Lampher and others.
y Mr.. Chalmers introduced this after
noon civil service bill which divides
the government Offices into four classes,
each having term of four years, the
terms expiring in successive years. II
divides the patronage among the states
and territories pro rata with the popula-
tion and provides that commission like
that in Pendleton's bill shall attend to
the details of appointments made after
the recommendation of the governor,
congressman and senators, after com.
petitive examination.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1881-12-16

Vienna, December l6-Some sensation
has been caused by Barker's statement.
After escaping from the burning theatre
he purchased three candles and hurried
back in hopes Of saving some sufferers,
but the police arrested him and refused
to let him enter the building.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1881-12-16

bigamy and proof thereof; also bill pro-
viding for the registration Of votes in
Utah; also bill to reorganize the legis-
lative powers of Utah.
Bv Mr.. Chalmers-To pay the public
debt,and stop the manufacture of money
bycorporations. Section one provides fer
the issue Of $3.50, ,OOO. 900 of United States
treasury notes, which shall have the
same legal tender as are now given to ma.
Gonal bank notes.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1881-12-16

The president recently remarked to
senators who urged appointments that
he does not get time to think; that lie is
kept talking about appointments and
filing Offices twenty hours out of the
twcnty.four and can't get time to con-
slider ANYTHING.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1881-12-16
Fourteen People Dr,.wnetl

London, December 16-Fourteen per.
sons left Galway in q boat last evening
for Arran island. Midway in its passage
a storm was encountered, the boat sunk
and all hands persisted.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1881-12-16

Orange, N. j., Dec. 16.-The hat fac
tories of Cumming. Barry & Co. and
Sparrow, Venirs & Co and five dwellings
burned this morning. Loss, $4,000; in
sured. Three hundred men out OF en-
ployment.
Columbus. Dec. 16.-The grand opera
house was gutted BY fire early this morn
ing. Loss, $4,000.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1881-12-16
Tho Maraur. Hem.ins.

London, Dec. lG.-The Marquis Of
Lorne will remain in Canada another
three years, having made known his de-
sire to complete the full term of the gov.
crnor generalship, unless recalled to take
up another appointment.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1881-12-16
business Failures,

BALTIC, Ind, Dec. 16.-R w. L. Rasin &
Co., extensive manufacturers of fertil-
izers. made an assignment. Liabilities
S5OO,O0O or upwards. Assets not known
The failure is attributed to selling
cotton short.
Norfolk, Va, Dec. 16.-G. Hofheimer
& Son, wholesale clothlers, assigned.
Liabilities $4,000.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1881-12-16

The Chicago Times says: G. W. San.
born, superintendent of the western di-
vision OF the Chicago, Milwaukee & st.
raul railway, has notified agents by Cir
cular, that it is the desire of the compa-
ny to place its coal within tho reach of
all needy parties, and especially those
living remote from towns. and not to sell
this coal to dealers to resell rs a matter
OF trade. They will use caution in sell
ing, and until further notice they will
not sell to exceed five hundred pounds
10 any one person'living within five miles
OF stations. They will be governed IN
the amount furnished any persons by
the distance they live from towns, which
WI. IN measure, indicate their needs,
i.1 ana to parties living remote furnish as
hoerslly a. the supply on hand will allow.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1881-12-16

Charles d. Postan, late OF Elizabeth.
KY, is mentioned as candidate for tho
governorship of Arizona. Mr.. Postan
has held high federal Offices in times
past in Arizona, and has strong indorse-
ments.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1881-12-16

Notice hns been received in New York
of two counterfeits. one not dangerous,
Of the $40 silver certifcates.the other a
most excellent counterfeit of IS bills of
the Boylston national bank. of Boston.
It is from plate, and the only poor
work is the green tint on the back. 1t
was unearthed in Ohio.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1881-12-16

Congressman Valentine, of Nebraska,
is confident he can get his bill through
this congress, giving him colleague
under the ninth census. He wants it
passed early 80 that the other member
may be elected this winter.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1881-12-16

1t is said that President Arthur will
not only have formal evening receptions,
but that he also intends. with the assis-
tance of the wives OF the mem bers OF the
cabinet, to have afternoon receptions
once a week, such as the ladies of the
white house have had heretofore,
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1881-12-16
his head severed from his body and both
were terribly mutilated.


Washington, Dec. l6.-The house
adopted resolution for a holiday re-
cess from December 21 to January 9Th.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1881-12-16
The total redemptions under the lo5th
,oll were $l5,52l, 200.
The United States supreme court will
be adjourned from the 22d until January

w. q. Andrus, late of the Northern Pa.
cific, has been appointed general pas
senger agent in New York City for the
Chicago, Milwaukee and 81 Paul rail-
road.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1881-12-16

Acting Postmaster General Hattou au-
thorizes the ruling "that no supplement
containing any advertisements whatever
can be allowed in the mails at second
class rates, unless the publisher makes
affidavit to the sumo rates paid for the
advertisement in the supplement- as
those in the body of the paper ITSELF
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1881-12-16

The senate and house committee on
the death Of President Garfield had
joint session Wednesday and consider
ed the proposal for memorial service.
The matter was very generally discussed,
and finally referred to q subcommittee.
OF which Representative Mckinley is
report to.the joint committee as soon as
practicable. A general preference was
expressed that some distinguished ora
tor be invited to deliver the eulo2y and
that two senators and two representa-
t'ves be selected to follow the orator
with brief remarks. The services will
begin and close with prayer and be held
IN the house Representatives in Janua-
nv.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1881-12-16
MARKETS BY TELEGRAPH
NEW YORK.

NEW YORK.
New York, Dec. IL.
WHEAT-Lower, No. 2 red January S1.42ls@
1.42aa; February S1.42ss@l .42s4; March S1.47a4@
$1.42.
ConN-Dull, lower; mixed western spot 66c@
7Oc: 69lI74c future.
OATs-Higher; western. 4al55ac
PoRK-Eominal, $lS.25.
LARD-$I.2u.
Chicago, Dec. l6.
WHEAT.,weak, s1.si cash; sls7ls January;
81 .2s,s February.
CoRN-Weak. easier, 6Oac cash: 61cG6l,sc
January 6lssc February; 66ssc asked May.
OATs-Weak: 45isc cash; 441.c January; AAc C
February; 46.ac May.
RYE-8Sc.
BAKLEY-$1Os,a@1.O4.
WHIsKy-S1.l7.
PonK-Weak, lower, $3.50 cash; S16.77ts
January; Sl6,l7. February.
LARD-easy; 5000 cash: s11o51i January
$1lN February.
MILWAUKEE.
Milwaukee. Dec IL.
WHEAT-Stcady, Sl.So.a cash December, 81 .2S5s
January; Sl,2s,s February; $l.2O March; No. 3,
81 IL.
CONFIRM. 6lc.
OATs-Firm. 43,sc.
RYE-s6c.
BARLEY !tc.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1881-12-16

An announcement of considerable in
terest is suthoritatively made with re-
gard to the appointment of women to
Offices. The president has determined
to make no such appointments in the
future. This rule will apply to such
offices MS postofiices, pension agencies,
etc, and will not, of course, have any
bearing on positions in the departments.
President Arthur's reasons are that the
rostoflicc department has had u great
deal Of trouble us the result of appoint
ing women to Office, and that such ap-
pointments have caused a good deal of
dissatisfaction in the party.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1881-12-16

III congress does not adjocrn for the
holidays by next Tuesday the senate fl
nance committee will commence consi2.
Grafton of the question of creating tar
IF commission as presented by the Nor.
rill bill. which provides for commission
composed entirely of experts, and the
Garland bill, which proposes commits
sion composed OF both experts and con-
gressmen.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1881-12-16


The traffic on the lines Of the Illinois
Central for the month of November is
estimated as follows: In Illinois. $685.
82S; in Iowa. Qeased iines) Sl62,409; to-
tai, S74S,235. The traffic for the same
month last year, on the same mileage
was: In Illinois, S606, 6,90540; in Iowa,
sl76,24l.36 total, S7SS.ll976. During
November this year the land sales were
l,2l23O acres for Sc, ,72s.3S, and the cash
collected on land contracts was S., ,414.4O.
Speaker Keifer said last Tuesday that
he hoped at least to be able to have the
members of the house go home to their
Christmas turkey with the list OF COM
mittees IN their vest pockets. They would
be ready to go right to work upon their
return, and if there was any soreness be-
cause every one could not be suited, it
would be worn off under the softening
influences Of the vacation. He expects,
as announced to have everything ready
by the Goth inst.
, 1881-10-02
BANKRUPT STORE
Store;
LADIES, !.
SEE::P PRICES!


Long Osu1ch PuneS, 75c. ::
6-in. Shaded Satin Ribbon, 35c.
Colored Silk Fringes, 25cyd. -
Black Silk Fringes, 35c.
Black>Beaded Fringes, 35c.
Gimp Trimmings, 15c I'd.
Colored or Black Crescent, 25c.
Handsome Girdles, soc.
Late styles Felt Hats, 75c.
Artificial Flowers at half price.
Shaded Trimming Satin, 75c.
Co1ored Satins, DOC.
Black Satins, soc.
Black Silk Velvet, $1.oo.
Colored Silk Velvet, $1.2o.
Black Gros Grain Silk, soc. 49,.
4o-in. 81. ALL Wool Cashmere, soc.
A1l-Wool Red Tw'd Flannel, 25c.
All-Wool Ladies' Cloth, $1.2o.
An-Wool Cloaking, SITS.
Gray Walking Jackets, $500.
Dolmans, $3.50, plush trimmed:
Ingram Carpets, 25c.
Cocoa Mating; soc.
Tapestry Carpets, 75c.
A lot Of $500 Blankets, somewhat
~, soiled, $500;
The he best best 81 co1set ; sl ever Sat offered. d
Emb'd Trimmed chemise, soc.
Handsome Satin i, Skirts, s1.oo.
8Slve5 Sn;end,d 91SSS Msr;ne nR'1jS Vesf @oo: 3eo
Scarlet Ail-Wool il. woo vest; s' '$ $1:25.
Atwood Regular-made Cashmere
Socks, as; worth worth ooc:
$puttJ1' $a"n;eh ~ ~ o,oeeS' 10y ooe:
s $:;; $:;:;S;; $;:; s.: sole,
Splend1d Dress Gooos' 1oc'
CON Eor+er ca1icn:rc
SsFmatSwa Ss{maa Yam: XaEn :%5 i14 d9 full w.t.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1881-06-26
A New Way to Pay Debts.

Last evening hanger on at the faro
layout ON Robert street named Mulloy,
went into Barrett's restaurant on Robert
near Third street, and ordered meal
After finishing the repast he approached
the cashiers desk and demanded IS cents,
stating that he had laid down dollar
and that he wanted the change. Mr..
Barrett informed him that the presump-
ton was an oversight and that he had
not rendered dollar or any other sum
of money. To prove this he was shown
the money drawer, the lock of which had
not been turned for some minutes. The
customer became cranky, when Barrett
went to the door and ordered him out.
Just then he seized tumbler containing
flowers from the desk and let it fly at
Barrett's head. 1t struck his neck and
glanced off to the wall, inflicting pain
full but not serious cash. He was locked
up by Officer Cook.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1881-06-26
BI0scn From q Cannon.

Forepaugh's Great Combination of Trained
Wild Beasts, Circus and Menagerie, which ls
to exhibit here on the I'd of July, will present
one of the most sartling sensations ever seen
under canvas. 1t consists of what is techni-
cally known as the "Cannon Act" performed
by the originator, Mr.. George Loyal, assisted
by the renowned French female gymnast Mile.
Zuila. The New York Sun thus alludes to
this feature in recent issue:
A cannon of tremenduoes size, mounted in a
nearly upright position on a low truck, is
ha uled into the arena. Loyal climbs ladder
up to the mouth of the cannon, and slides
down into it, until only his head is left visible
Zulia, who is an active and daring little
French woman, climbs rope up to small
trapeze at the top of the canvas, and hangs
head downward, with her arms extended.
Loyal and Zu1ia both wear solemn faces, and
the spectators are wrought up to feeling of
dread
"Fire" cries Loyal.
An assistant touches off the cannon, there
is an explosion, a fash of fire, a puff of
smoke, and Loyal is shot to the top of the
canvass, where Zuila, hanging head down.
ward, catches him; they both descend to the
arena, all the audience applauding. The veloc-
pede act consists of placing bycicle on the
high wire, Zuila bestrides 1t, sixty feet above
the heads of the spectators, and slowly but
safely propels it over the aerial roadway. She
also crosses the slender wire blindfolded, and
again with her feet encased in sacks trundles a
wheelbarrow containing her infant daughter
across the high wire. Thousands are focking
nightly to the circus to witness the sensational
performances of these daring gymnasts.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1881-06-26

night it was decided to invite the mayor,
members of the council and the chamber
Of commerce to unite in the demonstra-
ton.
The reception will be given tomorrow
evening. All members, active, past and
honorary, are invited to meet at the boat
house at 7:45 P. NJ, where a procession
will be formed and the line of march
taken up for city hall, headed by Dyer
s. Howard band and the st. Paul Guards.
The mayor and council will be escorted to
the Metropolitan hotel, where they will
be joined by the boating men, after which
the procession will return to the boat
house.
Here addresses of congratulation will
be made by Mayor Rice and others, fol-
lowing which display OF fire works will
be made.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1881-06-26
ON THE RUN.

Two Disastrous Runaways Yesterday
Four Persons Seriously Injured, and
Several air-Breadth Escapes.
A thrilling runaway accident took place
on &c dar street about o'clock yesterday
afternoon, resulting quite seriously to
four persons.
About that hour Mr.. George Berchens,
his wife, daughter and sIster-in- law, Mrs.
NJ Strong, were driving down Cedar
street in two-seated Germantown wa
gon.
In approaching Exchange street they
turned out to make way for team, the
street at that point being very narrow On
account of the stones piled up for the
new capitol building. The horses were
going on a lively trot, and the turn was
made in SO sudden a manner as to make
them shy, and turn up Exchange street.
The turn was so sharp as to slough the
wagon against the curbstone at the south
west corner of the streets, and in so doing
the rig upset. The ladies were thrown
stone, to the sidewalk, falling with, great
violence. The team ran block or so and
was caught.
| and the unfortunate persons were ssist-
ed to their feet, being more orless in
| jured. They were helped to the residence
of Mrs Strong on Eleventh street, near
| Cedar, where DR.. Stamm was called.
Mrs Strong sustained the worst injuries,
! being wounded in the head and limbs.
| The wife and daughter of Mr.. Berchens
| were bot h injured in the side and back,
while he sustained similar injuries. 1t is
thought that they will all soon recover.
Mr.. Berchens resides about fourteen
miles from ST. Paul on the Saltwater
road, and was ON a visit to his relative,
Michael Strong.
Shortly after noon yesterday, the vi
cinity of Grove street and Lafayette ave-
nue. was enlivened by lively runaway.
A span of horses attached to a ia Imer's
| wagon, loaded with straw, became fright
| ened by street car, and ran. The own
er had lost part of his load, and was en-
| gagged in replacing it when the
| fright took place. Half a dozen
little boys were playing with
| a toy wagon in the street
next to Merriam park, when the frighten-
| ed team dashed among them, and fatal
results seemed inevitable. Strangely
enough they all escaped, but their little
wagon was utterly destroyed. The team
made circuit of block and returning
to the place of beginning struck lum-
Der wagon and literally made kindling
wood of it. They then made detour of
the park, but the owner brought them to
a halt by knocking one of the animals
down with pitchfork handle During
the run ludicrous scene occurred. A
man Ton Lafayette avenue, seeing the.
team coming, ran ahead of them to es-
| cape, and instead Of running to the side
| walk he ran in the middle of the street.
But for the fact that the. horses turned q
corner he would have been run down.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1881-06-26
IT is a common habit among persons

IT is a common habit among persons
accused of crime to demand an immediate
trial when they know the prosecution is
not prepared with its evidence. 1t is
equally common for these persons to plead
want of preparation some months after
wards when their cases come before the
court. This is the case with Brady. AL
though he is now anxious for a trial at
once, it is a safe bet at long odds that
when his case comes up in September he
will ask for a postponement in order to
prepare for trial.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1881-06-26
THE PURSUIT OF WEALTH.

If though wilt be perfect, go and sell that
thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt
have treasure in heaven: and come and follow
me-Matthew XIX:21.
The world is given over to money get
ting. The mania is not confined to sim
ners; the saints have caught the infection,
and are as eager in the race for wealth as
any other class of the population. They
toll early and late, deny themselves the
comforts of life, and sometimes even for
get their devotions in order to give few
minutes more to business. Poverty has
come to be regarded as crime, and the
poor man is stunned on every hand. The
moment man starts upon the down
grade his former friends desert him, and
are ever ready to assist him in his down.
ward progress.
1t is the duty of every person to pro-
vide for the necessities of his own family.
Hav1ngIdone so it is natural desire to
seek for more-to substitute affiuence for
competence, luxury for comfort. People
seem to overlook the fact that every dol
lar they accumulate above certain
sum is taken from the necessities of some
one else, deprlving some worthy person
of the comforts of existence. An
equal distribution of wealth would
leave each person but a small
sum, much smaller than most
people suppose. The apostles faculty,
that whatever he had Herewith to be
content, is possessed by but few in this
degenerate age. All are continually grasp
ing for more.
1t is related that party Of young men
in Philadelphia were discussing the sub
ject of riches, the question being the
amount with which a man would ordi-
narily be content. A great diversity of
opinion prevailed. Stephen Girard, the
millionaire, was seen approaching, and it
was agreed to submit the matter to him.
elbow much money!" said the spokes-
man, "will 1t require to make man con-
tented?'' sMore morep' was the sem
tentious and truthful reply. Men may
possess millions, yet they are not satisfied.
They want more, and their greed gener-
ally increases as their possessions multi
DIV. There is continual striving after
more than they already have.
Greed of gain is not commendable
characteristic in Christian, though I'M
happily very common--almost universal.
Christ set an example that he desired his
followers to emulate. He himself had
not where to lay his head. When COM
missioning his disciples to go into
all the world and preach the gospel,
he cautioned them to take no scrip
in their purses. They followed the
injunction, but those who followed them
in later days have wholly disregarded it,
and the possession of money is as essen
tial requisite to admission to the church
as to any other organization. Money is a
passport to the pews, to church society
and to social distinction, and the means
by which it was acquired are not always
inquired into. There are pillars of the
church who have accumulated wealth by
the most disreputable means imaginable.
They are esteemed far more highly than