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Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1881-04-25

The charge OF corruption made by the
Yankton Herald against Colonel Wetter,
of the Yankton land office, would be con-
sidered of a serious natule had it emanat-
ed from responsible or reliable source.
The well known habit of the Herald to
traduce character deprives its utteranccs
OF any weight, and they are usually pass
ed by Us recognized efforts ut blackmail.
1t can charge corruption i'll this case, but
it cannot produce the specifications. A
government agent recently made thor
ough examination of all Dakota land ofli-
ces, and upon the report of that func-
tionary Colonel Wetter was appointed to
second term, before he had made ap-
plication to be retained, and before any
political influence had been used III his
behalf. Under circumstances OF this ma
ture, the Herald charge of corruption be-
comes very foolish lie. The real cause
Of the attack ls the disposition of land OF
fee advertising made by Colonel Wetter
Under the law he is required to designate
the papers which are to publish notices
of contest, final proof, etc. For the re
gion tributary to Ynnkton, he has nam
cd the Press and Dakotaian as the pnpe
which shall contain such advertisements
It is not to be presumed that fepubl
can official would bestow patronage npo,
democratic newspaper, PARTICULAR
one which is constantly cndeavoring, y
by false representations, to injure II
character,
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1881-04-25

result in advantage to st. Paul, but will
also tend to draw much OF the traffic now
going to st. Louis. This new move OF
the two companies is one which will
strongly influence the trade of the north
west.
Chicago April 17-Col. H. W. Farrar,
who was on Gen. Sedgwick' 3 staff during
the war, and for ten years previous to
March, 1880. was managing editor Of the
Chicago Evening Journal, was found
dead in bed at his sisters house this
morning. Col. Farrar distinguished
himself by gallantry during the war, and
at its close was breveted colonel. He
was close personal friend OF Gen. Sher-
idan, IN whose company for the last year
he has spent the greater part of his time
except when away inspecting mining
regions. He was at a private dinner Of
the Chicago club last night until a late
hour, and returned home early this morn
ing. Speaking to his sister on entering
the house, he retired Immediately to bed,
in which he was found in the morning.
A cornoler's inquest was held and death
pronounced the result of apoplexy.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1881-04-25

"A Denver telegram states that all indl-
cations point'th Ute outbreak in the
Uncompabagre county at an early day,
and settlers have their cabins loopholed
and sleep on their arms in anticipation
Of an outbreak. There are seventy fam
lilies in the Uncompahagre country, and
only 100 soldiers at the cantonment,w while
the Utes can muster 700 warriors. The
settlers have petitioned the governor fol
protection,
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1881-04-25
SENATE PROBABILITIES.
Contemplated "A elton Upon Presidential
Nominations.


Washington, April lit is decided
upon the part of the republican senators
to go into executive session some day
this week, perhaps next Wednesday or
Thursday. 1t is hardly probable that a
caucus will ls called to arrange this, as
there is now such general understand
ing upon the subject. The going into
executive session is for the purpose of
confirming the presidents appointments.
Indeed, it is largely from the personal
request of the president that the coming
executive sessions are promised. Tie re
publican senators have finally concluded
that they cannot justify themselves be-
fore the country much longer by refus-
ing to consider the presidents nomina-
tions. They do not propose, however,
to make the move until they are all
ready. 1t is probable that two executive
sessions week, possibly three, will be
held to dispose of pending work. Each
day the republican senators will, how
ever, insist upon the election of then
| officers and will continue to insist until
the latter part of June. Whether the
fight will be pushed then or not depends
| greatly upon the action of the Virginia
republican convention. If that body
! unlieS Will NlullouS, tllc coillSSb Will W
continued through the year if the demo
Gratis insist upon their objection. But
ii Malone is repu iiated, then the senate
republicans will Grop him and confess tina
the attemptto drive the entering wedge
into the solid south as failure. Mr.
Conkling, however, is opposed to an ex
ecutive session, and his brethren do no
know what he will do after the nomina
tions have been considered. /. Tt goe
without saying that Robertson will no
be withdrawn, and that he will be con
tirmed by large majority. Mr.. Conk
ling will not be able TO delay reportin!
his name very long, as a majority Of til
commerce committee is in favor of hi
appointment. 1t is understood that whe
!. Judge Robertson is confirmed he wi
, confine himself to the. duties OF his ne
place, and make no war upon the m;
chine, as controlled by Gonkling, in Nc
York. 1.-The should, he would incur IL
S responsibility of dividing the republics
y party in that state, and inviting cons
e uuent disaster. William e. Chandler
IS the only one of the presidents nomin
s. tions that is almost certain of defeat.
It is believed that the president will II
J. break his heart over his rejection.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1881-04-25

Stanley Matthews has good chances OF
getting through by small majority
Twenty democrats are for him, while
both Ohio senators are aggrcsslyely fol
his confirmation. Upon the republican
side there are as many pledged votes as
upon the democratic. Although the j,i..
dietary committee is overwhelmingly
against him, this adverse report will not
have the effect of changing any votes
All the other nominations will be passed
without much discussion. 1t is not be-
iieyed that the Chinese treaties will be
reached,
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1881-04-25

A Washington dispatch announces
that "there will be quite number of de-
partmental changes made by the presi-
dent. Assistant Secretary Bell and
Chief Alerk Loclkwo,,'l,of the interior de-
partment, are to hu removed. In the
postoftice depnrtmc,.: Gems. Brady and
Tyner are to go. Gen. Tyner is to be
provided with some other appointment
The president. is very kindly disposed
toward him and will probably appoint
him in the court of claims. In the treas
rry department the two assistant secre
taries will be removed, but not until til.
other changes, which will occur yer.
soon, IRE made"
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1881-04-25
mANDAN MolsTeNED.
The Ice Field Which Covered the Townsite
After the Flood.

lie ice Eteid Wnlch covered tnc lOWuSltc |
After the Flood.
Correspondence of Tie st. Paul Pioneer Press.
Bismarck, April 16-Your correspon-
dent to-day visited the little city Of Man
dan, located in the valley of the Heart
river, two miles west OF the bank OF the
Missouri, and about five miles from this
place and Fort Lincoln. The only pos
sible way to reach the little city is to
follow up the canal just finished by the
Northern Pacific railroad company for a
distance of fully two miles that has been
picked out shoveled out through solid
ice from the bank Of the Missouri to the
village. That your readers may fully un-
derstand the situation. [ will here state
that these great chunks and cakes of ice,
from the size of billiard table to an Or
dinary skating rink, and from two totour
feet in thickness, were forced by the re-
cent high water over the entire valley III
which Mandan is located, and piling one
cake upon another until the ice even in
the streets Of M;,ndan and over the en-
tire bottom will average ten feet in thick
ness. As already stated in telegranls
from this place and published in these
columns, while the water was at its height
it became intensely cold and froze the
surface of the water about three inches
and the next day the river ieil SO rapla'l
that In many places beneath thls thlh lcs
were great crevasses.
This has been a source OF nuch 1fouol
5 to the citlzens OF manaah, lor IL WAS eN
> ceedingly dangerous to attempt to wal!
over tins held OF ice ior the lear OF ger
: ting upon Ice not strong enough TO hoi no,
e one up. MI. Mead, OF tnis pace w wi.
: mas peen spenalng the winter IN N. LANE s
e ton, attempted las1 week 70 Walk II, lro, ,
: the river pank 10 tile cry IL. sslppo5ea a.
i see SO hlS II ana ofS' anu was loaio a,s'
S fourteen hohrs III large cleNhsse' III
J place Impossible lof any man I, sotAet.st'
hlniseiI "lthonI assis.alige. nol'a,n.ei ,1 81
]. some Oh .he Nortliefn iactao I'm ~, a
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1881-04-25

General Schofield has his influences at
work to accomplish Tie removal of his
headquarters from New Orleans to st.
Louis. The merchants and business men
of the latter city are using oil the means
available, it is said, t. bring about the
changa
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1881-04-25

Ex-senator Bruce, of Mississippi was
rendered the Braziliaa mission, and de-
clined on the ground that that country
was unhealthy and he would not take
his family there, and also on the ground
that in Brazil a colored man would not
probably be we'll received. Mr.. Bruce
will, it is said, be provided with Il good
position within tile United States.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1881-04-25

The agents of the st. Paul, Minneapo-
lis & Manitoba railway have contracted
to transport colony of l30 farmers from
the Cumberland valley, Pennsylvania, to
Fargo, which point will be the base OF
their operations in selecting lands. The
same company has also contracted tt
transport colony oil farmers from Maine
to Manitoba.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1881-04-25

The commission of Paymaster General
Cutler, OF the navy, as chief of the bu-
reau Of provisions and clothing, will ex-
pire in August next, when he will be
placed on the retired list and new pay
master general appointed.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1881-04-25

The resignation of President Nancy
penny, of the Ute commission, is under
stood to be the result OF a disagreement
between him and other members of the
commission respecting the execution of
the Ute agreement.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1881-04-25

J. B. Power, ex-land commissioner of
tho Northern Pacific. defends himself as
follows against the charges of fraud in
the disposal of railroad land:
'"rhe case is in the courts, and all replies of
the defense will be made there. There is no
foundation for the complaint, and J. have no
fears regarding ON investigation of my official
acts, beginning with my first connection with
the company down to the day severed it. My
defense will be made in the courts and not il
newspapers. 1t wsuld be improper for me tu
make any defense while the case is i'll court, bu
l am confident that my friends who knows ms
will suspend judgment until the evidence il
fully developed"
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1881-04-25

preston is gaining ground that congress
will not interfere except to enact some
specific legislation which will Affirmative.
lyapproye or legalize the action of the
secretary, il il is not legal without leg
csIation. Randall, however, says the re-
suit shows that three per cent. bond
might have been negotiated aud that
congress will insist upon the rate of in
forest
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1881-04-25
A NEW DEAL,


Washington April Within week
or two certain changes which haye been
indicated in the military divisions of the
southwest will probably be announced.
Gen. Perse has been here in consulta.
tion with Gen. Sherman in relation to
the matter. 1t will result, it is under
stood, in putting back the Iudian terri
tory in the department OF the Missouri,
and Arkansas back into the department
of the Gulf. An arrangement will also
be made to satisfy Schotield, doubtless,
whodenands that he shall have his head.
quarters removed from New Orleans to
st. Louis. This will please the Missou-
ri metropolis, and there are few objec.
tions to the scheme outside of New Or
leans. except that the suggestion does
not take well with some army officers.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1881-04-25
coERc1NG THE PRESIDENT.

Washington, April l7.-A prominent
democratic senator remarked to-day that
the present situation in the senate is
working very much to the disadvantage
of Robertson, and renders his defeat
more possible. A good many democratic
senators are beginning to think that the
lock, or at least supporting fhe Malone
movement, and they feel that if the pres
ident is Joining in this crusade, he must
decide to receive as we'll as to give blows
and that the first blow which the demo-
Gratis propose to give him will be to de-
feat the confirmation of Robertson
This senator very few weeks ago was
very pronounced in support OF Robert
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1881-04-25

An old lady writes: II was cured of a
complicated disease of the kidneys by
the use of two of Prof. Guilmette's
French Kidney Pads, after all other rem
edies had failed" .[2l
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1881-04-25


From the following item in the Wash
ington correspondence OF the Chicago
Times, it appears that some of the east
elm newspapers are finding fault with
Governor Ordway:
An attack appeared in last Saturday issue of
a New York paper upon Gov. Ordway, of Dako-
tn, charging that he spent most of his time in
Washington, greatly to the dctrlmcnt OF the IN
terests of his territory. Gov OrdWay has been
from the western floods. He says the attack
was inspired by Delegate Elect Pettiyrew; He
adds, in regard to the charge of being absent
from the territory: II left Iankton Just before
the floods, after closing tifty-six days session
Of the territorial legislature, to attend public
under written instructions from, the laterior
department, aiding in forming plans and csti-
mates for a territorial penitentiary, and dong
everything in my power to relieve the Tictims
of the late disastrous Hoods. 1t would have
been impossible for me to reach lankton Of
late us all communication except by telegraph
has been cut Oft. | nave not spent a DAY III
Washington or outside the territory when able
to attend to business except when engaged III
public affairs connected with Dakota inter-
ests."
The governor has been busy during
his absence on matters pertaining tc
Dakota and 1t is not plain to be seen VIII!
any one should critlcisc his official con
duct 1t is presumed that he has per
mission to remain away and such per
mission is not usually given unless there
is good cause for absence.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1881-04-25

Fee Cards.
T1OR Sheriff's, Justices of the Peace and Beg
Il listers of Dees. for sale at this Office.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1881-04-25


Washington, April 17.-Seyeral west
ern candidates for the speakership have
agreed to meet here next week for the
purpose of pooling their issues. United
they feelcertain that the west,can secure
the speakership. Dunnell, Kasson and
kiefer will meet here for the purpose, at
the outset, of forming union, otfcns i've
and defensive. 1t is probable that Kas-
son will be selected to represent this con-
test. Ii an amicable meeting takes place,
the west will present but one candidate
II is understood that the administration
will throw its influence with Kasson in.
stead of Hiscock, who is backed by the
| COnkliup element
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1881-04-25
81 EcIAL NOTICES.

reset-Rings .,ade' over-Hair
~ icwelry manufactured, by b. g. Clark i
Co., the jewellers.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1881-04-25

This Market is centrallv located and conve-
nlent. I shall spare NO pains or expenae ~
make it first claas, and entitled to share Of
public patronage. Free delivery to any part OF
the city. - FREEMAN. -
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1881-04-25
FROM The CAPITAL.
A Batch of Interesting Information Toncii
ing Upon National Matters.
THE SPEAKERSIiIP

THE SPEhKERSH1P.
Washington, April l7.--Quitea num-
Der OF members of congress still ,en,ain
in the city, apparently waiting for the
senate to adjourn before returning to
their homes The subject OF the speak
ership for the next house is actively can:
vassed by those present. Mr.. Kasson,
who is the most prominent western can
didate, will arrive here next week land it
is expected that he will be met by sever
al western members, who will explain the
situation and give him n correct idea of
the opposition to his election. As the
case now stands, Kasson, Dunnell, Kief-
er, Burroughs, Haskell, Henderson, and
Hlseock are candidates. Judge Kelly,
OF Pennsylvania, may allow his name to
be used, but it is doubtful if he could Sc
cure majority of the Pennsylvania tel-
egation, except for one complimentary
vote. Hiscock is the only candidate pre-
sented by the eastern republicans, and it
is conceded that with possibly three or
four exceptions he will receive all OF the
eastern vote. The western republican
membership numbers seventy nine votes,
ten in excess Of the eastern membership.
Haskell and Dunnell appear to have the
smallest backing. Combinations may be
made whereby both these gentleman may
receive large additions to their strength;
but, if SO, other candidates will suf-
fer II corresponding loss. There are eight
greenbackers in the next house, seven oi
whom will vote with the republicans
While there may be ereenback candi.
date Tor speaker, it is absolutely certain
that in the end his support will drift off
to republican candidates. There are 9th.
er officers to be elected aud combinations
will be formed for the benefit OF candi.
dates for these Offices, which will exer
considerable influence upon the speaker
shin contest
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1881-04-25
THE FINANCIAL polio,

Washington, April l7.-Each days
mail makes it more certain that the treas
ury policy will prove successful. The
somewhat remarkable rise in prices in 6s
on Saturday was referred to by treas
nry officials as striking indication that
the new policy could not fail. The I'M
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1881-04-25

Denver, Col., April 17.-Moody and
Sankcy tonight held the last of their Sc
ries Of meetings, having had immense
thousand were present at the open all
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1881-04-25

indianapolis, ,Ind.. Aprlt 1.-THE fifty
second general assembly OF the state ad-
journed sine die yesterday after a short
session of both houses. Resolutions
were passed re-atfirming the fidelity OF
this people to the general government,
etc, and feeling speeches We're made by
the speaker and the lieutenant governor
preparatory to the final separation OF
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1881-04-25

Goshen, Ind, April IA number of
farmers from Clinton and other town
ships east of Goshen report that shocks
of earthquake were felt last Friday over
q territory twelve miles square. The
people for miles around were alarmed at
the rumbling. A number of incidents
We're related proving the severity of the
shock
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1881-07-25
Financial.

New York, Jolly 25-The Posts 6usucisl
article eogs: rbe Stock Exchange opened viii
the kncW, dgl the. the condition of the Pfesi-
dept had Improved. aud that there was still 8
reasonable hope of his inal recovery. As the
heavy d cne In stocks 10 the last hour of Sat.
ordsy's business ostensiby because of the be.
Eot that the President could not live one re-
tort having it that 10 WAS dead there wss
this morning sbarn advarc, 90 the news not.
ed, and dur;7g the FIRST half hour the market
'Tsa u c!dedy strcug. The market then re
lansed irto teverish ADD uDsnttled condition,
and 81 We write good mart Of the carly ad-
vasce nag been lest. U. s. binds arc ! lower
for !ha IS and II higher for the 4ls and other.
wise unchanged. The only sale OF State bonds
ws Llus!sna coaSols at 6S seller thirty"
L Il. bonds ase dull at decline o. 4.24 pei
cent. The money market conticues very easy.
The fsstcr stocks dec!iae the easier will this
ina: k't oannma. The quosston for call !osrs
TO day is 2! s3a per cant.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1881-07-25
The NJ ArlIefS.

BALTIMORE, July IS Virginia g. old =; do
deferred =; do consolidated 81 do "a So.
Ties 81! past due cou pons Oh; new 10 dos SIS bid
TO day Cotton frm; middling liz Flour quiet;
Howard straat and Western super 3 5NsS4 25 :;
60 extra 25si5 20; do faulty 5OssG; City
Mills R1per 5OASt SO; do extra 75.S5 Is; do
fam 75ss7 do hio brsrd' i SO sc G2; Pst.paco
family 81 IS. WhcAt-Southern lower and &C.
tive Western emf T, closing steady; southern
red llSsl24; do amber l23sl26; No Maryland
lEG; MOI Western winter I'd spot 1A,l244 ;
July l2il 4l2ii aug l2:a,l24s: Sep. l264sl8 !:
October l26tal2ss Corn, southern steady and
quiet; Western fomor; Southern white 60; do
yellow 90; Western mixed spot and July 5tY :
Ang 57s67l; Sept 58r535; Oct So; s.esmer s: i.
Dots Gcm; Western White AIDS; do mixed ala
q Hya Mentally 50. Hay dull; prime 10
choice Penna and Maryland l3,St6 Coffee
frm; Rio csrroes ordinary to fair yt.lls Sugar
dull; a, soft 4 Whisksg nominslly Il!,l IL.
NEW YORK. July 25-Stocks firm. Money
5aS1 Flour qul.t and unchanged Whss.
opened higher advance slaee lost Corn quiet
PHILADELPHIA July Is -Cattle-msrket
inactive; sales 1893; prime 6ia7c; good G! ,Gs :;
medium GS ,fs; common 5s5s,; light Texas and
erassers 60. Sheep-msrket dull; sales
1900; prime 55s52; good % 81! medium Isl ;
common AZ AZ cuIls 22,4t; stock ewes 3sS3 Sc.
Lambs 4aS5 ]. Hogs-market at Sl.03; sales $3.50
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1881-07-25
NEWS or The DIP.

There Was los deaths in Baltimore last week.
SovtD hundred and tl,ven Immigrants md i.
cd at Baltimore yesterday from Europe.
Maui S. trotted three heats against her own
record on Saturday afternoon a, Chicago. IL
the first heat sho mado trepk, std completed
tho mile 10 22J3; the sacoud piie she lrotted
10 2. l.! aud the third 10 2. IL.
Tho New York Legislature adjourned On
Saturday. Senator elect Lapbsm was serenas
ded at AuburD, while ca route tVr his home,
but 10 view Of the alarming news that had Just
been received concerning the President, de-
cilocd to mako speech except to ecknou ledge
the compliment aud to express hope for the
Presidents recovery.
Sparks from the engine which ran VIM. Fl
Vsudertilt's SPECIAL train to Nisssra Fails from
Chippews, Ont, Sc. FIRE to tho Canada South
erD Railroad freight shed at Chippewa yesser
day. A high wi1G Was blowing ct The time,
end before the Local iro company cou.d get their
engine 10 order clean sweep was To sdc Of one
third OF the village. The loss is about sc, 900,
With very little insurance.