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Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1882-12-19
LAND LooreRs.
U. 8. Attorney Palmer's Bevirs Lake In
vestigation.
n,.ol Ro.N..

U. 8. Attorney Palmer's Bevil's Lake In
vestigation.
Grand Forks News.
Z. 8. Palmer, assistant u. s. attorney
for this territory went out to Devils
Lake about the first Of December, for
the purpose of investigating the alleged
irregular practices of speculators in that
region, and passed through the city YES.
terday on his return. He says there has
been q systematic shantying of untaken
land. By the term "shantying"' is meant
the building of bare uninhabitable shan.
ties by one person on number OF quar-.
ter sections, and the selling OF these
claims to actual settlers when they come
in. Near Kelley's, six miles from the
end of the grade, thousand acres have
been taken in this manner, and in vari.
Ous other localities the ssme game is be.
ing played. The government is to have
submitted to it full report of all par
ties who have been guilty Of this prac
tice, and within sixty days special
agent will be sent here to remain perma.
nently and will protect the rights oI
actual aud honest settlers. The agent
will have instructions to locate settler
on the quarter sections now held by these
settlers.
In regard to the irregularities charged
upon Lieut.. Creel, Mr.. Palmer said that
he felt confident that the government
would have no trouble with Mr.. Creel
who he said was much slandered.
Mr.. Palmer said that Mr.. Dana va
preparing for townsite campaign, ant
be was about to scrip and have plated ,
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1882-12-19

fectly startling. 1t appears from this
information that in d large proportion Of
the prescription locations no improve
ments what ever had ever been made.
and that the parties making the claims
never even went on the land. In some
cases even the names OF parties pre-
empting ale fictitious. Mr.. Wnshburn
said that since he had first
introduced the bill. nearly year ago.,
he had received letters from
different land offices in the northwest.
from other parties cognlzant OF these
frauds, warmly approving his course, and
corroborating in every case the infOrma-
tion he had already received on the sub
iect. At some points, notably at Duluth
there are what are called regular pre-.
emption brokers, who employ men to
make the pre-emptlon with the agree
ment to transfer the fundamentally on
securing title. Scarcely pre-emp-
tion claim has ever been made that was
free from perjury, though the law itself
provides very fully against these fraud
nlent practices. He believed that more
perjury had been committed under the
pre-emption laws than any of the other
laws on the statute books. AS will be
seen in the provisions of the bill the
rights of all claims that have been here
tofore made are fully protected. The
bill provides as follows:
Section l. That the pre.emption laws
of the United States relating to public
lands are hereby repealed: : Provided,
however, that such repeal shall not be
construed to embrace special statutes re-
lating to specific reservations or tracts OF
land which, to discharge treaty stipula.
tlons, or for other purposes separate and
distinct from the general law, are re-
quired to be sold for cash to actual set.
tiers, or under the provisions OF the Law
allowing pre-emptions of the public
lands.
Sec. 2. That all duly qualified per.
sons who prior to the date of this act
have, in good faith and compliance witt
existing laws, made pre.emption settle
ments on the public land subject there
to, shall be entitled to perfect their en-
tries and receive titles therto under sale
laws.
| Sec. 3. That no person who has made
or shall hereafter make a homestead en-
try on the public lands shall be entitled
to avail himself Of the provisions of sec
tion 2,301 Of the revised statutes of tn,
United States until he shall have resided
upon and cultivated the land embraced
in such entry for the full period of thirt,
months: provided, however, that in cas-
of the death of q party WHO has made
homestead entry, it shall be competen
for his successor in interest under th
law to make entry under said section q
any time thereafter.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1882-12-19

The democrats are waxing anxious lest
Dakota be admitted to the union during
the present congressional session. The
Atlanta Constitution sounds the alarm
against its admission by saying that
"Dakota has barely enough people IN the
territory to make good sized congres.
sional- district, and the fight which will
be made this winter should be resisted
to the end by all democrats" To which
the Minneapolis Tribune says: Dakota
has nearly enough population to entitle
it to two representatives in congress, and
before another congressional election
will have quite enough. No other terri.
tory recently admitted had 80 many in.
habitants at the time Of admission ~
Dakota now has. no doubt the advice
OF. the Constitution will be followed by
the democrats, but it will be for partisan
reason and not because the territory is
not, under the constitution, entitled to
admission as state"
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1882-12-19

The hanging of James Leighton Gill
more at Desdwood was consummated
last Friday, and one of the most danger
ous characters the frontier has known
has been placed by the Law where he
will do no more harm. He was executed
for the murder of . Mexican some years
ago on the Pierre trail. He was man
Of the most vicious instincts, and of .
temper so ungovernable that the defect
in his mental poise amounted almost to
insanity. He was liable to commit MUIR
der ct any time upon the slightest pre-.
text. There were the most persistent
efforts made for Communication
of the death sentence in his case and
though he was several times respited the
president resisted all appeals and de.
clined to interfere with the execution
Gilmore was member of family oi
high standing and their influence was
strong. But the president fully believes
that when man is convicted and sen.
fenced it is no part of his duty to pre-
vent the law from taking its course
This was fully demonstrated in two re
cent Dakota cases-those of Brave Beal
and Gilmore. Powerful friends inter
ceded in their behalf all t,
no purpose. Gilmore was al
ono time an inmate OF the Yankt OF
county jail, and was one of the mos
troublesome prisoners ever confined
here. He was known by the alias of May
and was one of the three desperadoe,
brought here for participation in wha
was known as the Eog ranch affair. neal
Fort Niobrara. In an eff ort to Rail
their liberty one of the trio, Jackson
was shot BY Herman Edding, a guard
and subsequently died. After the sho
was fred Gilmore ran back into his Gel
and impleied the guard not to shoe
again. He seemed to be coward a
we'll as william. His removal is no los
to society.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1882-12-19
The Pre- Emption Laws-Representative
Washburn's BILL.

washburns Bill.
Special Telegram to The Inter Ocean.
Warrington, Dec. 1.-THE house COM
mittee on public lands to-day unani-
mously agreed to Mr.. Washburn's bill
to repeal the laws allowing pre.emption
OF the public lands and to amend the
homestead law, and instructed Mr..
Strait, of Minnesota, to report the bill to
the house. MIR. Strait will prepare re-
port embodylng the views of the COM
mittec ani submit it together with the
bill to the house in day or two.
Before action was taken by the COM
mittee today Mr.. Washburn made
arguement in favor of the bill. In the
oourse Of his adress to the committee he
said there was no further necessity for
the pre-. emption laws, and that any, one
who desired to prevail himself of their
provisions and secure for himself home,
could be equally we'll provided for under
the homestead laws. He said that there
was really not legitimate entry under
the pre.emption laws. aud that, as n
matter of fact. they were made use of
simply to be abused. In his judgement
ninety-hine one bundreth Of the loca.
tons under the presumption laws were
fraudulent. This was notably the case
in the Duluth land district. He said
that the information furnished the land
officer by Governor Marshall, who was
some eight or ten months ago appointed
an agent to investigate alleged ,fraudu.
lent entries under these laws, was per-
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1882-12-19

Through the stock purchases of Van
defbilt the warlike railroad corporation
known a. the Omaha line passes under
the control of the Chicago and North.
western company and the transfer adds
over eleven hundred miles to the track.
age Of that company. The accession is
Is large one aud is of vast importance
to the Northwestern system. The fol-
lowing are the divisions of the Omaha
line:
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1882-12-19
townsite on the first point east Of Devils

Lake City.
Devils Lake City has never been
plated, and Messrs. Ensign. Benham
and the three Simrulls, who own alto
gether 800 acres which comprise the city
are about to have the town plated and
put in the market.
Mr.. Palmer commented at length upon
Odessa, saying among other things, that
Col. Towner had told him that J.. j. Hill
had promised to make Odessa the termi-
nus Of the NJ. & M. road tor two years.
"The name Odessa will have to be
changed for there is another Odessa in
southern Dakota, a hourishing little town
having postofiice, etc, on the line Of
the Hastings & Dakota division of the
c., M. & st. P. road"
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1882-12-19

than four respites have been granted, /,
extending his time TO the 18th inst.
Everything that wealthy and inhuen-
tial friends could do has been done. The
ladies of this city. kind hearted and COM
passionate, came to the front with pc
tition numerously signed, praying for q
Communication of sentence, and for time
it was supposed President Arthur would
yield. On Friday last the case was
brought before the cabinet then in ses.
sion. but it seems they haye advised no
interference with the courts.
There is but one more act in the drama,
the lowering Of the curtain on Friday
next upon the lifeless body of James
Leighton Gilmore. Under the law it is
q just retribution.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1882-12-19
4 Cough. Co,a o.. sore 7I.,,,ss

COUUN' CdId o. SOFe TNSO08 a A
should be stopped. Neglect frequently
results in an ISouKABLE LUNG DISEASE
CoSsuMPToR ION. BROWNS BRON-
.CHlAL TRoCHES do not disorder the
stomach like cough syrups and balsams
but ACT DIRECTLY ON THE INFlAAKD
PARTS, allaying irritation. give relief in
ASTHMA. BRONCHITIS, CoUans, CATARRH,
and the THROAT TROUBLES which SING.
perfectly safe to use In all cases, and
pleasant to the taste, and is the prescrip-
ton of one Of the Oldest and best female
physicians and nurses in the United
States. Sold everywhere; Is cents .
bottle. lm-wf
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1882-12-19

Dskots's prospects for admission are
not quoted strong at latest advices. But
there has yet been no test of the matter
and there is still Q fighting chance.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1882-12-19

Judge Moody has strong home back
ing for re-appointment. The Lead City
Tribune says:
The honorable and universally popular Judge
of this district, Gideon c. Moody, arrived home
yestsrday, from the east. welcomed by all. No
man in the Hills 10 more deservedly esteemed
happy if he is his own successor.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1882-12-19

Grateful for the continued fayors of Tie pso-
pie. this House assures il patrons that svsry
en3rt will be made to keep its stock and prices
GrOoery House in the Territory will be permit
ted to sarpeas il either in quality of goods or
prices Very Respectfully,
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1882-12-19
Don't Waste Money.

On trashy extracts when you can buy
a lasting perfume SO delightfully."- fragrant
and refreshing as Fioreston Cologne.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1882-12-19

Congressman Orth, Of the ninth Indi-
ana district, died at Lafayette last Hatur-
day from cancer. He was republic
can
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1882-12-19

In this have only charged what
9 wealthy person who did not dispute the
charges would be willing to pay. Please
send me check for the amount of the
bill, or will take government bonds at
mar -
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1882-12-19

~ Because its Cash system is success
fully established and gives to its GUS
toners advantages which the credit sys.
tenn does not possess. 9 a''sF ii''
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1882-12-19
A Remarkable Claim.

Washington, Dec. l4-The following
claim was filed with the Garfield board
Of audit to-day:
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1882-12-19

tB-Because it's prices are uniform
and 30 low as to defy competition.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1882-12-19

Layender's S
Cash
G: Grocery House! J.
Continues to be the fayorite trading
place IN town and country,
4 COntinuea tu be the favorite trading
place an town and country,
tY Because it supplies the very best
goods to l,e secured in the world,

~ Because every article required for
tamily use in the line of Groceries can
be found there ct all times.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1882-12-19
GILmoRE's CRIME.

Tho Onense for which He Was Probably
Hung Last Friday.
DeadvoOd Times t.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1882-01-10
Perforated Coins.

The holes in silver coins. which have be-
come OF late 30 general a nuisance, are
usually attributed to a nefarious industry
which seeks to save clippings or p~unchings
Of the metal. Doubtless this slow and la
borious mode OF accumulatipg a fortune
may be practised to some extent; but is it
the chief cause Of the perforations2 Some
light may be thrown upon this question by
large orders lately received at the United
States Mint. %outrunning any possibility OF
supply, for new dimes; 'to be used for
bangles" Perhaps, II the truth were
known, q remarkably large fraction OF the
perforated silver pieces would be found
due not to a wish to cheat, but to their use
as ornaments, the holes being necessary for
the wire or cord that fastens them, and
when they become dull by ago and wear
they are discarded for prosaic use as money.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1882-01-10
JolIIties.

This combination drew q large
audience to the Opera House last night,
and a very fair entertainment was given.
The performers fit we'll to their parts, and
have become nodded, as ii were, to their
business, which is brisk and unfolds grace
fully. and permits of the introduction OF
numberless a~bsurdities and some pretty
songs. In the vocal part Lillian Brown and
Ezra Stevens excel. Miss Brown has a
pleasing soprano voice, which appears to
bers was so charmingly sung that she re-
ceived a rapturous encore, to which she
reluctantly yielded. Mr.. Stevens eapti-
waited those who love a strong, robust tenor
voice, and was also favored with al en-
core for one Of his best efforts. Frank
Daniels is a good low comedian, and has
some excellent notes deep down in his
supple chest. Stanley Felch and Kate
Chester comprise the balance Of the cast,
aud contribute materially to the evenings
amusement. For q young lady who has
had but two years' experience on the stage,
and but little preliminary training, Miss
Chester deserves hearty applause. Sho is
perfectly at home, aud moves about the
stage as ii 1t had been created for her to
walk upon. She is decidedly pretty, too.
OF the piece, entitled "The Electrical
Doll" it may be said that it equals any
thing Of the kind on the boards, and sur
passes in many respects Fun in the
Kitchen" OF the vokes, after which much
of the business appears to be patterned.
though the main idea, Of infusing life into
an insnimate object, was drawn from
"Pygmalian and Galatea." There is
laughter for the most serious in the doll"
and singing that will please the ear Of
artists. The orchestral accompaniment Of
pianist and violinist is good and in har-
mony with the entertainment. The same
bill will be repeated tonight. and another
full house should greet the company.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1882-01-10
The Musical Excursion.

The Union Guard Band left on their ex-
oursion yesterday morning. Last night
they gave q concert and ball at Palisade;
tonight they will appear at Battle Noun
tain. and tomorrow night at Austin. The
band party numbers 90, all told, 10 must
CLANS, 4 vocalists and Prof. Risden. The
band 10 an excellent one, and includes some
OF the finest musicians on the coast, led
by Prof. VIM. Hendy, who brings notes
as clear from the cornet as a Levy or Saw
ernier. The band has been brought up to
a very high standard by the leader. and It
IL capable OF rendering the most dificult
music. The concert pieces on the pro-
gramme promise a rich musical treat TO
our neighbors. On Sunday evening the
band came TO Eureka, and discoursed some
OF the sweetest melodies ever listened to
here. Later in the evening the members
were invited by Joe Bice to partake OF q
collation. at the Corner Chopstand, where
an hour was spont in doing justice to the
elegant spread. w. j. Penrose manages
the excursion, and the gentleman has made
every preparation for the comfort and good
time OF the participants.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1882-01-10

SD. Megeath Dick, formerly OF Bodie,
is up in Portland, and he writes cheerfully
of that city and country. In his letter to
the editor of the Free Press he says: After
a residence of some ten days in this city l
am well pleased with the city, country and
future Of Oregon. l find quite a number
of Bodie boys here, all contented and happy
Charley Stevens, Walter Bowen, Cy Hill,
Chaneey Stewart, Howard Holmes, formerly
of the Bodie Bank, Jim Mooney, the horse
man, Dick Heath, formerly with West q
Bryant, and numerous others whose names
/ cannot at this moment think Of. Times
here are good. No one is complaining of
hard times. All the merchants are doing
we'll. This city is substantially built; has
about %, 900 Inhabitants, with a prospect
Of a big increase within the next two years.
Railroad connection will be made with the
East within 15 months from Jan. /, 1881.
The weather pleasant; grass in the yards
is fresh and green, two or three inches in
hight; in fact, I have seen apple trees put
ting out leaves this early in the season.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1882-01-10
A Little on.

Nevada is a State Of the American Union,
and bigamy is a crime under its Consti-
tuition and laws. Congressman Cassidy's
attention is called to the fact that the Nor
mons living in Lincoln county are living
In direct violation OF the laws, and the
legal authorities make no attempt to sup
press polygamy among them. - Ogden
Pilot.
Will our contemporary suggest what
Congressman Cassidy has to do with the
Mormons living In Lincoln county? These
people are within the jurisdiction OF our
State laws. Some suggestions from the
Pilot to our State Legislature would be
more in order.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1882-01-10
EARLIER


A correspondent Of the San Francisco
Call has been writing some racy sketches
to that paper on the subject Of journalism
in "Washoe" in the earlier days. The
correspondent is at home in his writings,
as is evident from the following:
Denpis Mccarthy, Joe Goodman, Mark
Twain, Dan dc guile, Judge Charlie"
Goodwin and r.. M. Daggett, all more or
less widely known now, have at times
given each their distinctive features to the
pages of the Enterprise, and at one time
the first four, / think, worked on the pa
per together. Then they would adjourn
in the cool of a Summers evening to the
old brewery down in Six-mile Canyon,
where Mccarthy would order beer, Good
man make sweitzer-kase sandwiches, Glenn
ems softly climb the fence of a neighbor-
ing garden in search of sprout onions,
and Dan de guile tell startling lies to the
landlord, until that worthy was in such a
confused state Of mind that keeping any
thing like a correct score of beers and
sandwiches was ont OF the question.
After that they would return up town, as
Clemens would say, "to circulate among
our constituents, gentlemen, with breasbs
smelling like buzzards, sirs p
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1882-01-10
Meeting Of the Republican County
Committed.

There was a good attendance at the Re
publican County Central Committee meet
ing, held at the Office of Messrs. Bishop q
Sabin, on Saturday evening last. The
object of the meeting was to fill vacancies
Of absentees. The following new appoint
ments were made: L. W. Davis, vice Reu-
ben Richard; F. II. Hoffman, vice l.. p.
Anderson. George @. Englert, vice Frank
Doutrick; John McCabe, of Mineral Hill,
vice Matt McFall; o. Benson, Of Beo-
wave, vice Simeon Wenban.
Judge Bishop was recommended to fill
the vacancy in the State Central Commit
tee, made vacant by the departure from
the county Of Moses Lyons.
On motion of Mr.. M. d. Foley, Col. E.
N. Robinson was elected Secretary, in place
of Mr.. r. Richard.
The County Committee is now composed
of the following gentlemen: W. w.
Bishop, Chairman; E. N. Robinson, Sec
rotary; M. D. Foley, M. M. Johnson, It.
s. Douglas, Thomas Dale. W. II. Rem
ingtop, William Stinson, IT,. Hoffman,
Thomas Barnes, George Gavin, T. D. Page,
George Englert, j. L. Hinkley, John
Tore. l.. W. Davis, Z. Davidson, A. Ben
son J. j. Work, John McCabe.
EXECUTIVE CoMMITTEE.-W. W. Bishop,
Chairman; e. N. Robinson. Secretary and
Treasurer; M. d. Foley, t. s. Douglas, E..
Davidson, ]. j. Work, Henry Hoffman,
Thomas Dale, Thomas Barnes.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1882-01-10
FALsE P~RETENsEs.
A Spurious Deed Used to obtain
$500 from n woman.

SOVU If0hn u WOmans
A warrant was yesterday issued for the
arrest Of John P. Mccormick, on the
charge OF having obtained $500 from Han
nah Foley under false pretenses. The
facts, as obtained from Judge Davenport,
District Attorney, are about as follows:
Last Saturday Mccormick had q deed
drawn up by a notary, pretending to trans
fer to Hannah Foley a part of his half in
terest in some real estate in town, which,
1t seems, he owns jointly with her. He
delivered the deed to her without signing
ii and with the testation clause cut off, tell
ing her, also, that it had been duly record
ed. SfN accepted the instrument and
gave Mccormick $500 in gold coin for it;
but did not examine it until yesterday,
when it was found to be defective as above
stated. Besides, he had Endorsed it HIM
self as recorded, stating the Recorders fees,
the date, etc. A demand was made upon
Mccormick to refund the money, but he
refused to do so, whereupon the warrant
was issued, reciting the facts as given. He
could not be found during the day, but
was arrested last night and lodged in Jail.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1882-01-10

At 10 o'clock last night the cry OF fire
was heard coming from the Jail, accom-
panied by shrieks of Murder! murderv'
The prisoners locked up in the cells were
frightened, not without cause, and uttered
these startling cries. 1t appears that
live Goals had been left in a tin
bucket near the stove and had burnt
through and set the floor on fire in a space
the size Of the bottom Of the bucket. A
little water brought in from the Sheriff's
Office put it out ~at'once. though the fumes
raised by the mixed fire and water made
the atmosphere of the cooler anything but
agreeable as a might cap" for the birds
behind the bars.