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Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1881-12-02

Lord never selected fools TO do his work;
lle had inspired him to remove Garfield
and left him (witness) to use his own
Judgment in selecting the means. Con-
tinuing excitedly he said: "And the
Lord has taken care Of me; I've neither
been shot or hung"
Judge Porter-And you did not ex.
pect to be?
Answer-I decline to discuss the mat.
ter with you. I did not have any thought
at all on the subject of the Deity.
Witness repeatedly refused to answer
questions, or as he termed it to discuss
matters under inquiry. At one time he
appealed to the court for protection
against the manner of crosse .examina.
ton.
Judge Porter said: Mr.. Guiteau, il
you allow the jury to understand you
refuse to answer, it willlsu my purpose
just as we'll"
Witness at once turned to Judge Por.
ter and inquired: Well, what was youl
question Judge?
Witness was then asked if his enter.
ing the Oneida community was inspira.
ton, or If his leaving it was inspiration
and declined to discuss the subject
Judge Porter then produced Guiteau's
book, Truth, which witness had claimec
was the result of direct inspiration from
the Deity, and compared it paragraph b,
paragraph with the "Berean," the Oneida
community book, written by John ii
Noyes. A similarity of ideas and ar
identity of expression was apparent al
through, and witness struggled desper
ately to explain away his palpable plag
iarisms.
He was then subjected to a rapid ser
les OF questions and soon began to ex
hibit irritability aud anger and his re
plies, when given at all, we've in short
lerky sentences. He was asked if he lait
in wait for the president in an alley b,
night and after a short wrangle, he said
"Now that you are on that, I'll give yor
little news: I'll tell you what occurred
that evening, July 1st." Witness thel
related his movements up to the time Ii,
saw the president and Secretary Elain
emerge from the house of the latter ant
walk down Fifteenth street. Said Gui
teau, "They walked along SO lovingl.
arm in arm and they had their heads tc
gether like two school girls. The fel
lowship was delightful and confirme,
me in the belief that Garfield had sol,
himself body and soul to Blaine and tha
Blaine was using him to ruin the stal
wart following Of the republican part,
Guiteau here became furiously excited
and plunged into wild harangue, d,
nouncing Blaine rs bold, wicked, d,
signing man who wanted to ruin the II
publican party in revenge for the tw
times he had been slaughtered by polit
cal conventions, and striking the des
with considerable violence he shoute
'Yes, sir; in my opinion, Blaine is NOR
ly responsible for the death of Garfield
Recess.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1881-12-02
The SueakerShin.

Washington, December 2-The speak.
ership fight has taken new and most
interesting phase since last night. The
stalwart element of the republican par
ty, led by Senator Cameron,is now hotly
engaged in trying to make combina-
tion on Keifer. Indications are that he
has no chance. Kasson is backed up by
Blaine, which makes him Objectionable
to the stalwarts. Cameron went to New
York two or three days ago and consult
ed with the stalwart leaders there and
he came to Washington aud is working
with all his influence for Kelfer. The
anti-stalwarts are aware of this, and have
concentrated Upon Hiscock. This leaves
him third in the race, which has alarmed
Hiscock, and his friends, though some OF
them still claim he can not be beaten.
Among those who support Hiscock,
Hubbel, of Michigan, and Davis, of Illi-
nols, say that Hlscock will get good
many votes from the west; that efforts
to concentrate all western members on
Keifer have failed, The most important
issue in the canvass now is that between
the stalwarts and half-breeds. Leaders
of opposing elements are appealing to
members to enroll under their respective
standards. It is said by the anti-stal-
warts that if Keifer can be elected it will
be claimed stalwart victory and that
the terms of the combination refuse
Keller to undertake to get q stalwart del.
egation from Ohio in 1884. Representa-
tive Butterworth and other Ohio mem.
bers. while admitting that the feud be-
tween the stalwarts and half-breeds has
forced itself into the canvass, say keifel
is not running US stnlwart candidate
and neither he nor his friends have made
: any promises directly or indirectly t.
the stalwarts; that this talk is beingiuset
3 by Keiier's opponents to hurt him
possible. Keifer's friends are vely mucl
encouraged this morning Mt the transfe
of some OF Kasson's strength to him ant
they speak with more confidence of hi
t election. Hiscock'ssupporters now CLAIM
!. 5a votes for him rs certain on the frs
4 ballot, and think he may reach 60 or G;
o Should he go as high as tifty-seve
!, at first they count upon his nomination
j. by the Sd ballot, as they say he will get
t number of floating votes. McCook an
other New Workers, however, admit TIM
d unless Hiscock went early to the figl
j, the chances will be against him and i
o favor of some new man. Hiscock claim
lr votes from Illinois, IA; Pennsylvania
s; Massachusetts,, 8; New Jersey, 3; We
n. mont, 9; Rhode Island, 9, which with ]
from New York makes 60. Keifer
s. friends claim in Pennsylvania. 10 fro
IL South Carolina, 9 from New jersey,
ID from California, from Colorado. l fro
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1881-12-02

Chicago, December 20. ". Ruggles,
who has been passenger agent on
Gould's southwestern system, has been
appointed to succeed II. c. Wentworth
as general passenger and ticket agent of
the Michigan Southern. The appointee
is highly esteemed among railway men
and is thorough going railroad man.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1881-12-02

Nebraska, 2 in Kansas. 3 in Michigan,
and 10 from Ohio, besides others, scatter
ing. and that Indiana and Michigan will
combine on their candidate and drop out,
and that Wisconsin will give him good
support. They are confident he will
start with 55 OF co votes. &asson's back
ers seem to realize that he Mas lost ground
though he does not give up the fight.
They say Kasson's eminent qualifications
for the position will commend him to the
caucus, and that they propose to stand
by him to the last and keep his name in
nomination, calculating on the better
judgment of the republicans to finally
nominate him. Cameron's political mill
has done much towards concentrating
Keifer's support, and Keifer's friends
were smart enough to take advantage OF
the combination.
A Pennsylvania congressman says his
delegation stands fourteen for McPher-
son and four for Keim for clerk of the
house. This indicates the nomination of
Mcpherson. Hooker seems to be ahead
for sergeant-at arms, and Sherwood for
post master.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1881-12-02

Chicago, Dec. "a Joliet special says
laborers on the steel works struck yes
terday in consequence Of a notice by Su-
perintendent Smith that the wages of all
common laborers would be reduced to
121s cents per hour. The entire works
were compelled to shut down. As re-
suit $500 men are thrown out cf employ
maDt
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1881-12-02
Minin. Camp Riot.

Decatur, His, December "A riot oc-
Cured at Anneston,a mining town in
this state, in which many colored men
took part, using stones and pistols. Po-
licemen in attempting to restore order
were shot and killed. Two negroes, po-
licemen, were arrested, but exonerated.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1881-12-02
Appointed.

Washington, Dec. 2.-Secretary Fol.
ger has appointed Hon. Jas.s'B. Butler
late O. S. attorney for the territory OF
Idaho, special agent of the treasury de,
partment for one month and detailed
HIM to run the appointment bu reau.vice
Lamphere, resigned.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1881-12-02
The irish National Convention.

Chicago, Dec. 2.-The Irish national
convention met this morning. A tele-
gram from Michael Dillon, Hagerstown,
Maryland, saying he was an old man, but
would give his four sons and his daugh-
ter to serve ireland. with $4,000 if nee
essary; that this should be the senti-
ment Of every man and woman who loves
liberty, and he trusted that Ireland's off
spring would secure her freedom with
Charles Stuart Parnell as her president
Another telegram from the ladies of the
land league OF Montreal, of somewhat
violent nature, aroused great enthusiasm
The committee on resolutions made its
report, which was unanimously adopted
together with an address to the Irish
people OF America. Discussion then be
gan upon proposition to raise quar-
ter OF million of dollars to send to Ire
land
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1881-12-02

The first indictments in the star.route
,osea were found Tuesday by the grand
;nrv, one against the star-route contrac-
tor. Brott, for bribing government OIL
c;als and defrauding the government,
and the other against ex-Deputy Auditor
Iilley for accepting bribe.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1881-12-02

The debt statement shows decrease
Of the public debt during November oi
s7.244,l28: cash in the treasury, $M5,.
042.S68: gold certificates. 1920, 800; sill
yer certificates. s6,663, $50; ;refunding Ger.
titicates. S579,25O; legal tenders out.
standing, $346.68l O1G; fractional cur.
roucy outstanding, $7.O93.l28. Decrease
Of debt since June 30. 1881, $G2373,47l
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1881-12-02
Compromises.

Washington, Dec. 2.-Secretary Fol-
ger regrets all compromises in the Chi
cago whisky cases in which revenue laws
were violated.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1881-12-02
The board Of directors Of the Chicago
,,1 Northwestern railroad will meet
Monday to decide upon what the divi-
aond of the last quarter shall be.

r. ia understood that A. A, Talmadge,
,oneraI manager Of the Missouri Pacific,
. e likely to resign and accept the vacant
neneral superintendency Of the Chicago,
S1;,waukce and st. Paul.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1881-12-02
,tay of Proceedings.

Whitehall. n. Y, Dec. "a stay Of
the proceedings was granted to Willot
who was to be hanged to-day.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1881-12-02

Washington, Dec. 2-Thc present
grand jury will indict neither Dorsey nor
Brady,
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1881-12-02
cent; governments, steady; stocks high
DESTROYED by Fire.

Poughkeepsie, Dec. 2-The Pough-
keepsie glass works burned last night.
Loss, S250,0O0; insurance one half; incen-
diary.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1881-12-02
New York Money Market.

New York, December Money, 6 per
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1881-12-02
MARKETS BY TELEGRAPH

NEW YORK.
New York. Dec. 2.
SHEAr- Unsettled. No. 2 red s1.4la Decem-
er: r:-I4as6l.45i: January; Sl.474 4W1.4s3s Feb
rary: S1.i9ai March.
CoRN-Highcr: mixed winter. 64970c spot;
6s,.c future.
0Ars-Higher: wiater. 4sta5ic
PoRK-Dull: :-17.50.
IAED-S11.4Iis.
Chicago. Dec. 2.
WuEAT-Firm, higher: S1.27h cash
December; Sl.2sai January; S1.2e.aG1.29.
CoRN.Firm, higher: Gle cash December;
&C January; 6Sa,c bid for May.
OArs-Eirm, higher: 45c cash December: !:
4Il.c January; 46l4c bid for May.
RYE-g1c.
BAKLEY-S1.U2.
WHISKY-S1i!.
PonK-Firmer. s17.2a cash December;
$3.50 January: S17.72h. February.
LARD-Easier; S1l 20 cash December; S11.4o
@ll.4O January; S11.55 February.
MILWAUKEE.
Milwaukee. Dec. 9.
wHEAT-Steadier. sl:aIaai cash December
sl.2a9i January; Sl.2aa February.
CoRN-62c.
OATS-.Sc
| RYE-91c.
BARLEY-No. 2. 95c.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1881-05-19

SOn Sunday afternoon through freight
tfain No. IL, pulled out for the West
but soon came backing into the yard ,
and the train men reported I'VE teet Of
water over the track near Terra Cotta-
About 8 O'Clock r. y. Spring Creek
began to rise nj Q rapid rate, and Ut 2
O'Clock Il was cut Of its hanks and
looked more like . river than . small
broOkIet. The Train men who were In
the shower up near the head OF the
creek report Il to have been one Of the
most terrific rain storms they ever
witnessed.
During the high water the north
abutment Of the Iron bridge south OF
the stock yards gave way and the
bridge fell and IL badly dem0Falised-
County Superintendent Bishep gave
10 Q pleasant call on Tuesday. We
also ack nowledge . call from M. Trey.
Mr.. I. IL canvassing In the Interests OF
the JOURNAL. He reports busiue.e In
his line very dull In I8rookville. The
people OF Brookville are all wise and
have already subscribed for the jour
NAL-the best paper in the west.
CAD.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1881-05-19
Notes From mulbOe5Y.

The wheat Ii assuming huge dimen.
sions aud farmers are beginning to
talk about harvest.
Mrs. ID. NJ. Swsringen has gone to
Highland county, Ohio, In response 70
. dispatch ann suncing the serious Ill.
ness Of her father.
People return from the metropolis
much earlier than In former times.
The May weather accounts for It oil
you know.
Mr.. WIN. II. Metcalf, late of Ohio
township, now Of jacksonville. ILL.,,
has had nm attack Of Infianiatory Rheu-
matism. His many friends In this
vicinity are glad to know that he Il
speedily recovering.
Mr.. 4. Kerns Is the happy father
Of . pair of twins. We think, Mr. K,
you will need Ia make arrangement
with the tailor for suits rs we don't
believe there's coat In Salina large
enough to hold you now.
Croquet parties are In order around
and about
The school In Dist. No. % IL pro-
gressing smoothly under the charge of
Miss Lille Milan.
Mr.. &. +. Whitney has gone to Sill
yer Lake a. an apprentice In . mill
Charlie Is q tip-tOp good boy and we
have no doubt. JAG.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1881-05-19
Glendale Itoms.

Plenty Of rain at present, and Il Al
most invariably comes nights and
Sundays 80 As TO give the hiretl-men .
rest. Wheat Is growing luxuriantly
and will soon be ready to harvest.
Farmers are busy planting corn and
will all probably be done this week.
Considerable corn IL up already and
doing fine.
School closed last Friday with ap-
propriate exercises. Mr.. Head has
given entire satisfaction In this district
and will probably be wanted again.
We mentioned several parties o few
weeks ago who were fencing In past
ures and should have added the name
Of Mr.. Gleason who Is fencing in about
twenty-five acres.
Charlie Martin aays he will leave
Kansas a. soon ~ he can sell out. The
Temperance law Is too strict to suit
him.
James Acker left for Michigan last
Thursday to visit his sister, who Is
dying Of the consumption.
Unless some peacemaker turns up
between now and the next annual
meeting of the school district, we will
have another rumpus over school
election. Mr.. Lewis, director Is resid-
ing In Kansas City; Mr.. Philips,
clerk, intends leaving Kansas directly
after harvest; and Mr. Eaton's term
as treasurer, expires this year; conse-
Quently an entire new board will have
TO be elected. This IL quite pruspect
for those Of Q political turn Of mind,
and who arc not far enough advanced
a. yet, to make their influence felt In
more weighty matters. May be the
Democrats In view Of these facts will
try to form another uniod with the
"disafYected" and elect Q Democratic
school-board, but We think they have
had too much experience In that kind
Of business already. NED.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1881-05-19

The exsnlnasions ofthe 0ali0a Pub.
schools vii begin In the Second Ward
Building, Monday. Nay 2ssd; claoes
In the Ant aDd ssoo0d gEades Will -
examined o. that day fF0m . 4. u. 70
Il N. Classes ID the third 9fade vt11
be examlned On Tuesday 4lth, during
the 0mo houn. In the Third Ward
Bullding H. afst and sscoad grades
viii b SxAnlned dusiaG wednesday
loeenooa, end the third graAe Than
day ibeoooon. On Friday Reading
eaessss WIN - e4a0lDod In H. e6usth
Rf1dss b ~ Third Word Building.
Furtk0s o1amlnaGiona VIII b -
noaoeod nGRt week. PassotD -
othess iatssonesd utged 10 b pssoso6
+. D. fITxPA1nlCE.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1881-05-19
COMBINES DEFEAT.

The last sensation In that sensation
al contest between the New York SEN
atom and the President IL the resigna-
ton of Conkling and Plat % United
States Senators, which occurred last
Monday. This action of Conkling and
his colleague Is variously estimated
and interpreted. The act was indica-
tive in the first place Of the fact that
Conkling was beaten In his attempts
TO defeat tie Robertson nomination.
He had staked his reputation n great
and shrewd politician In this contest,
and In the hattie summoned TO his aid
all the Herculean power which he
was possessed Of While Republicans
could not approve Of all the means ne
used Ia carry his ends In this great con-
tention, they were dazzled with the
ability with which he handled his
forces, and while eensuring. could not
but help admire his genius for man.
agement. When the blow Of certain
defeat staggered him, ne recovered tn
look about him for means by which
TO deaden the effect Of the blow. With
all the resources at his command, and
with brain SO very fertile a. his Of ex-
psdients, il was probably not very diff
ficult for him 10 find these. BY resign
Ing his position he could go before thu
New York Legislature, which In now
IN session, and ask for an endorsement
Of his action In the shape Of rs-elec-
tion. This same Legislature had en-
dOrsed Robertson for the appointment,
yet COnkling saw In their endorse
ment balm which would sOOthe his |
wounded honor To some extent. Of
course the endorsement Of Robertson |
by the same power that endorses COnk-
ling may seem somewhat anomalous
but then II Is sort Of q way out very
unpleasant position, and IL the matter
should he handled carefully perhaps
II would result In Letting down" the
pettish and arrogant Senator In very
passable sort ofmanner. NOdOubt the
willy Senator has considered all the
chances and Investigated the field 50
thoroughly that he knows that his re-
election il certain, or he would not be
20 brave rs to place his official exist
ence In jeopardy by such an act. 1t Is
probable that the Legislature has been
polled and that there Is q
good working majority" for Roscoe
but what humiliating affair il would
be IL Fortune should abandon Its IA
voritc son for once and elevate into
his place some person acceptable to
loving friend-Geo VIM.
Curtis. II IL probable that no such
catastrophe" will happen, and next
week the decision of the Legislature ,
will be that Roscoe Conkling shall
succeed himself We do not think
hat any considerable portion of the
party will follow this
pOuting leader Off in his new and lat-
ut pet, but that the party will con-
.inue to exist after Robertson shall !
nave been confirmed (which has prob
Ibly already occurredD, and that the
President will still preserve the conf
lence Of his party and the country at !
arge.
The rumors were that other resigna- +
ions Of New Workers was TO follow
mt there is no word abroad yet that 6
ice President Arthur or Postmaster Il
ames have any inclination 10 give up e
helr honos and emoluments to graf Q,
b their friend ffom Utica. z
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1881-05-19
oeoekviloe eleme.
Beautiful weather NOWADAYS.

Marshal Coombs received message
on Monday stating that the little son
Of Mr.. q. w. Crawshaw, OF Dallas,
Texas, had died at s O'Clock that
morning. The many friends Of Mr..
and Mrs Crawshaw here extend 10
them their sympathies.
The little son Of Mp. Powell died on
Sunday and was buried on Monday.
Ms. Powell has many friends In Brook
willie who sympathiEe with her In her
bereavement
Mr.. A. Hos concluded on last FRI
day that he would 90 to New Mexico.
He vent N ar ~ Denver and found
that his Brook willie attachments were
% great that he considered u best to
return. He arrived home on Monday
mosuing. Shouldn't get bOn,esick ~
soon, Al.
DR.. Stearna, MaFshal Coosnbs. and
Na~rs. Mardin and Horn, len on
Wednesday morning fo9 LIS vegAs,
New Nsxico. They 90 10 Topeka assd
thence over the A. +. 4 b. F. May
success attend them.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1881-05-19

PRESIDENT TAYLOR nominated and
caused TO he confirmed rs Collector of
New York, Hugh Maxwell. against
the protests of the two Senators from
the State and Vice President Fillmore
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1881-05-19

In the "drouthy" region west Of TT.
Dodge, the farmers are resorting to IT.
rigatiOn to help their agriculture, and
II will prove successful. bitches from
ten to twenty miles long are being dug,
and water Is taken from the Arkansas
river In sufficient volume to supply
hundreds of farmers.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1881-05-19

THE following nominations have
been confirmed by the Senate: Min
lister TO Brazil. Thomas A. Osborn, of
Kansas; Minister to Chill, Judson
Fitzpatrick Minister to Peru, Stephen
A. Hurlburt Minister Resident to
Turkey, Lew. Wallace.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1881-05-19

The BEET SALvR In the void
cuts, Bruises, Sores, Ulcen 6nlt
Rheum, Fever 6ores, Tetter. Cheppea
hands, Chilbla,ns, Cosus, andall kind0
Of akin eruPtsens. This c.lye = gucs.
anteed 10 give perfect enftcoh9etoo ~
every cAse az money refunded. PrteD
8 Cents pr Box. For Sale ~ Dsug-
Rists everywhere.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1881-05-19

The successor Of BeacOnsfield as
leader Of the Tory party In parliament
Is the Marquis Of Salisbury. He Is q
descendant Of Lord Burleigh, the r.
nous minister Of Queen Elizabeth.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1881-05-19

THERE nre rumOrs Of q combination
between the ti-Conkling ring Of the
Republican party In New York and
the Democrats for the defeat Of COnk.
ling for the senate.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1881-05-19
AemcMTvaM STATISTICS ron sAlnse COUNTY.

give Township the
essnty tsvnships Eve These u
l0th but san
turned The reports al In shall republh this ssn
and oosfected Is
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1881-05-19

1T Is stated that Patti, the renowned
cantatrice, will come to America In
October for q series Of fifty concerts.
two of which will be given in Chicago
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1881-05-19

JUDGE ROBERTSON was confirmed
almost unanimously, yesterday. Mer-
ritt was also confirmed. Badeau's
name was withdrawn.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1881-05-19

STANLEY MATHEWS got through on
confirmation as Associate Justice of
the Supreme Court by majority Of
one.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1881-05-19

FROM the dispatches this morning
II appears that there il some doubt rs
to whether Conkling and Plat will be
er.elected Senators.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1881-05-19

GENERAL GRANT has appointed an
engineer to make preliminary survey
for the Mexican Southern Railroad.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1881-05-19

GED. II. wENDLINa. the well-known
lecturer. has purchased the Blooming
ton (Ill.) Bulletin.