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Omaha daily bee., 1884-01-07

AFTER spending q large sum of money
in fitting out an expedition to find
Lieutenant Greeley, it is now proposed
to spend another big sum in finding out
why that expedition didn't find Greeley.
Omaha daily bee., 1884-01-07

AND still another. This time it is not
of the ungodly officers but a chap
lain who has been dismissed for duplica-
ting his pay account. His name is
Toussaint Mesplic. Toussaint translated
into English means all-saint, which was
a misnomer in the case of Chaplain Mes
Pile. We should have named him Two.
Omaha daily bee., 1884-01-07

THIRTY days ago there was great re-
ioicing among the ''strong-minded" in
America over the safe return of Elizabeth
Cady Stanton and Susan B. Anthony
from Europe, whore they had distin-
guished themselves as champions of
sexual equality. Immediately upontheir
arrival on American soil the enterprising
concern known as the american Illus
trated Press" directed its artists to pre-
pare wood-outs, to be ste%reotyped, and
sent far and wide to the newspapers that
are embellished from time to time with
costly engravings of notable persons at
two dollars a head. Those portraits,
with ready-made biographical sketches,
in due time appeared in the backwoods
press, and in a few dailies that circulate
in the southern states. One of these,
the Cincinnati Commercials Gazette, has
received the following emphatic protest
from the worlds champion of woman's
rights:
Omaha daily bee., 1884-01-07

THE Park opera house, in Cleveland,
was erected as a iire-proof theatre. The
fire test has reduced the opera house to
a heap of ruins.
Omaha daily bee., 1884-01-07

the measure, and there will be q general
calling in of railroad attorneys from all
sections of the country to present their
views in opposition.
Omaha daily bee., 1884-01-07

OMAHA has at last put on her winter
garments. The price of arctics has gone
up.
Omaha daily bee., 1884-01-07

ANOTHER expedition to the north pole
is projected. If the explorers ever find
the north pole we suppose they willpaint
it red.
Omaha daily bee., 1884-01-07
The RIGGS HOUSE,
WASHINGTON, ID. O.,
December 80, 1888.

To the Editor Of the Commercial G azette:
Where did you get the wood cuts of
Mrs. Stanton and Miss Anthony printed
in your paper of December 23, 1882 If
you still have them, will you be SO kind
as to destroy them2 They are too
horrible to have our names writ
ten under them. Mrs. Stanton is a
very 6~ne-looking weman, and the press,
if they send out pictures pretending to
represent her, ought at least to get a
photograph from her that she considers
tolerably fair.
AS for myself, it cannot be said l am a
beauty; therefore am l more sensitive at
being made to look more ugly than truth
absolutely demands.
The cuts are not, evidently, meant for
caricatures, since the sketches indicate
the desire to be even complimentary. l
wish the editors would send to us for a
good photograph when they wish to make
a wood-cut of us.
To-day brings me The Philadelphia
Omaha daily bee., 1884-01-07

SENATOR PENDLEToN has discovered by
this time that a newspaper like the Gin
cinnati Enquirer is not to be sneezed at.
Omaha daily bee., 1884-01-07

THE Ohio democracy are bound to sit
down on civil service reform.
Omaha daily bee., 1884-01-07

Mr.. OSCAR KAYsER, of Bellevue, has
given the Republican a few nuts to
crack, which are full of meat,
Omaha daily bee., 1884-01-07

ANOTHER electric light company has
been organized. The people of Omaha
are shouting "Let there be more light"
Omaha daily bee., 1884-01-07

THE Thermometers are in need of over
coats during this kind of weather.
Omaha daily bee., 1884-01-07

Governor Hale, of Wyoming, in his re-
port to the secretary of the interior, pre-
SCENTS a variety of statistics to show the
growth and prosperity of that territory.
The population is estimated at $4,000,
more than one.half of which is in towns
on the Union Pacific and its branches.
Stock raising is, of course, the chief in
dustry. There are at present 500, 600
head of cattle, valued at $50, 900, 900,
grazing in the plains and valleys, and
100000 sheep, valued at 80, 800, 600. The
amount of land adapted to cultivation is
estimated at 5000, 900 acres. Farming,
however, is a very limited industry yet
the great drawback being irrigation The
average rainfall is only one-fourth that
of the Mississippi valley, and artificial
methods must be employed to secure suf-
hcient moisture for a crop. The
Governors report says: The precious
and superior metals are found widely dis.
tributed over Wyoming. The mines are
not far developed as a rule, and the out
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1884-11-03

the legislative material presented to the
voters Of our county and district for
their endorsement.
The names upon the county ticket ore
familiar to the public and every man
thereon is 80 we'll known that an intro.
duction is not necessary. It is an array
which for ability and worth could not be
improved upon. It is the desire of the
people to place in Office men who will be
faithful to the several charges entrusted
to their care and men possessed OF the
ability to execute the several trusts in a
business like way. These qualifications
are found in the men presented by the
republican party and the members of
that party have no cause to go outside
their own ranks in search OF material for
county positions. Yankton county con.
tains good republican majority and its
votes belong to the men who were nom
mated in the party convention.
We earnestly advise every republican
to go to the polls tomorrow and vote
the republican ticket straight. The in
terests of the county demand the cleo
tion Of the republican candidates and
the interests of the party demand full
vote. This is the last call. Republi-
cans, do your duty.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1884-11-03

Tomorrow the republicans of Yankton
county will be called upon to cast their
votes for the several candidates present
| ed by the three conventions called for the
purpose of placing men in nomination
for the various positions. At the head
OF their ticket stands Judge Clifford, the
man whom the republicans propose to
place in congress to represent the
interests of Dakota during the coming
two years. We have previously ad-
vanced many reasons why the party
should give to this gentleman its full
vote and those reasons still stand.
During the campaign which succeeded
the Pierre convention not a single tan.
gible proposition has be-n made by the
opposition against the advisability of
voting for MIR. Clifford. They have
found not a flaw IN his record, but are
forced TO admit that he is IN every way
worthy of the suffrages of the people.
We owe it to Judge Clifford, to the re-
publican party aud to ourselves to give
Judge Clifford the full vote OF the party
tomorrow.
The legislative ticket OF this dis.
trict has been before the people
long enough for them to under.
stand the merits OF the candi.
dates presented as the representatives oil
the second district in the next leglsla.
ture. John r. Gamble, of Yaukton
heads the list for the council Of his
legislative ability it is not necessary for
US to speak at leugth. 1t is we'll known
through past experience, to all our read
ers. He is one Of the most successful
lawyers in Dakota and man of acknowl
edged ability. A. Sheridan Jones, named
as Mr.. CANDLES associate in the coun.
oil, resident of Hutchinson county, has
long borne the reputation OF an ir.
reproachable character and conscientious
convictions. He has before served the
public in official capacity and served ii
WE'LL A. L. Van Osdel, for the house
is also resident of Yankton county, {
successful farmer and man with large
Legislative experience, aud record whict
,, stamps him as one ever true to his con
stltuency. Hugh Langan, of Turne
county, another candidate for the house
is not so we'll known as the others to th
voters of this county. He lives j,
eastern Turner county, is a,
extensive farmer. man y
wealth and q heavy Ia
payer. He is possessed of marked in
telligence, is we'll educated and occupie
leading social and political posit,o
among his people. J. z. Ward, anothe
candidate for the lower branch Of Ia
legislature, is salso resident ct Turne
county, his home being in the wester
part. He too Is farmer and operates o
large scale in this department Of i,
dustry. Mr.. Ward is q man Of hie
ability. we'll educated and successful j
|! all his business enterprises. He is
representative man in every sense Of Il
word. ]. q. Swsnton, the fourth cand
on the house list, is resident OF Menu
y Hutchinson county, where he is engage
"A in business. He represents the Germs,
. American element ana is leading spir
: in his section Of the district. He
: possessed Of that keen inselligsn,
which gives him leading position
business and political circles. This
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1884-11-03
N. j. CRAMER, Notary Public.
First Publication Oct. Is.
CONS0TJDATRn NoTIt,I,

U. 8. Land Office, Yanktoa, d. T., Oct 10, 1884.
NOTICE is hereby given that the following
Nnamed settlers have filed notice of their in
tention to make final proofin support of their
claims ana secure final entry thereof, and that
receiver Of the United States lano office at
Yankton, Dakota. on Saturday, the 22nd day
of November, 1884, at 10 o'clock a. m. viz:
Jens Olsen. under his homestead entry No
2176 for northwest quarter section "a, township
ST. range 81, and that he names the following
witnesses to prove his continuous residence
Jorgen Jorgensen, Carl Nelson, Hans Peder-
son, H. ]; Jensen, Freya r, o. Turner county,
u. T.. and Jorgen Jorgensen, under his home
stead entry No. 1921. for southeast quarter Sec
ton 2S, town hip 96, range 81, and that he
names the following witnesses to prove his
continuous residence upon and cultivation of
said tract, viz: Chas. Slatt, 81. P. Nielsen,
Jens Olsen, Carl Nelson, Freya P. o., Turner
| county, d. T.
G.. a. WETTER Register
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1884-11-03
John Brennan at Dubuaue.

Dubuque, Iowa, Oct. 3l.-Speclal to
the Journal: Tue grundest republican
meeting ever held in Dubuque took
place last night, under the auspices OF
the Irish. American Blaine and Logan
club. John Brennan vas the orator. and
bis equal has never been heard here be.
fore. The opera-honse WAS filed to
ovefticwlng. hundreds standing for two
hours. speli-bound under Mr.. Brennan i
wonderful oratory. Every point Va.
cheered BY enthusiastic Irishmen
Never before has their position in the
Democratic party been 90 plainly stated
Never before hes the tariff question
eeen % clearly explained. The speech
fairly bristlsd With points which called
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1884-11-03

AiaiIlo ules are uOlDe great amount
OF damage in various sections Of Dakota.
During the twenty years that Dakota
has been settled the amount of property
that has been destroyed, through the
agency of this scourge would more than
suffice to erect all the public buildings
Dakota will ever require and endow
them with fund that would maintain
them tor score of. years. And while
experience teaches that prairie fires are
| an inevitable occurrence, it has not
| taught those who suffer from them any
practicable means by which to prevent
the destruction of SO much life and proc
erty and the ruin of SO many homes.
Laws have been enacted to punish the
party who sets prairie fire, bnt this
law has been of no advantage. Even
when the criminal is detected, which is
rare, the community derives no benefit
from his conviction aud punishment.
Besides, there are very few cases when
the prairies are fred with any malicious
intent. In nine cases ont of ten the
cause may be traced to the effort of some
prudent farmer who desires to protect
his own property, and who suffers the
fire to escape him, or who finds it i'm.
possible to check. The only remedy for
this great evil which inflicts so much
distress and ruin upon our farmers and
costs the territory at least million dol.
lars worth of assessable property each
yesr, is to make it the duty of the road
supervisors Of each road district in Da-
kota, at such seasonable time as he may
determine, to burn the grass lands con
tiguous to every farm IN such mannel
as to protect each farm from the en-
croachment of prnirie fires. This Officer
could then give public notice to all the
farmers in his district and on day ap
pointed, the work would be done for the
entire district, and for that matter al
the districts in the county could devote
tbe same day to this purpose, and thu
at comparatively small cost protect an,
. secure the comm unity from the danger
and losses which this terrible evil ha
. inflicted upon the settlements of Dakot
for 80 many Years. A plan of this kin,
is not only practicable, but the expens
to the public attending it would b
more than compensated by the saving Q
assessable property, not to mention th
more humane, and less selfish motiv
which should have an influence in fran
ing our general laws.
The Press and Dakotaian is led t
these remarks not from hasty col
+ sideration of this subject, but frol
mature reflection. 1t has witnessed til
ravages of these autumnal fires for man
: years and recognized the inadequacy
the laws which have been enacted t
remedy the evil. Experience teacbe
: that the better plau is to recognize I'll
!, fact that the prairies will be burned, an
not stake everything in vain effort I
), prevent; but wisely order the burniu
so that private property and the home
of our farmers may be protected an
preserved.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1884-11-03
First Publication Oct. o.

,oMOI1CE TUh FUbIAICAI1UN:
Land Office at Yankton, ID. T., Oct 18TH 1884
NOTICE is hereby given that the following
~ named settler has filed notice of his inten-
ton to make final proof IN support of his claim,
and that said proof will be made before regis
ter or receiver at Yankton, d. T.. on Wednes-
day, Decent Der 10th. 1884, 9 q. NJ, viz: Carl
Hoppe. ID. $ No. 7,464, for the northwest quar-
ter southeast quarter, sect'on.2S, tOwnshi 81
range IS. He names the following witnesses
to prove his continuous residence upon, and
cultivation of. said la d. viz: Herman HeWer
Carl Robert Rudolph Carl Julius Rudolph
Frank Huber, all of GAINESVILLE P. o., Dakota.
GA. A.WETlER Register
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1884-11-03
LEaAL.
First Publication Sept. 18th.
Probate Notice

In the Probate Court Of the County Of Yankten
Territory of Dakota.
deceased. - -
No.iee Of settlement of final account and dis
tribution. ~ 80 = y :, -
NOTICE is hereby given, that Amelia Joseph
Inc johnson. the administratrix of the
estate OF James johnson, deceased, has render
said court her final account Of her administra-
ton Of said estate. and showing that said estate
ls ready for distribution, and that Saturday.
the eighteenth day of October. A. d. 1851,
being day Of a term of said court. to-wit. of
the September term, A. y. 1884. at two
O'Clock p. M, at the court room of said court,
at the city Of Yankton, in said Yankton county
has been duly appointed by the said court, for
the settlement of said account, ut which time
and place any person interested in said estate
may appear and file his exceptions in writing
to he said account and contest the same and
to show cause why a decree of distributor
should not be entered herein.
Dated September II, 1884.
L. CONGLEION, Probate Judge.
+. L. WHITE. Attorney for estate. A-4w
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1884-11-03
First Publication Oct. 1s.
NOTICE-TIMBER CULTURE.
U. 8. Land Office, Yankton, Dakota.

Sept. 18th. lSS4
COMPLAINT having been entered at this
E. Gaylord, for failure to comply with Law as
TO timber Culture entry. No. 5,o4s, dated May
18th, 1883, upon the south half of the north
west quarter of section 50. township 81, range
5s, in Clay county, Dakota, with view to
the cancellation of said entry; contestant
alleging that said Matte E. Gaylor has failed
during the first year since entering said land.
to plow or break or cause to be plowed or
broken. five acres of said tract and that there
present time; the said parties are hereby sum-
moned to appear at this office on the 18th
day of December. 1884. at 9 o'clock q. M. to
GA. WErTER. Register.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1884-11-03
G. A. WETTER. Register.
First Publication Oct. %.
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

Land Office at Yankton, D. T, Oct. ls, 1884.
NOTICE is hereby given that the following
tion to make fna! proof in support Of his
claim, and that said proof will be made before
register or receiver at Yaukton, Oak on Sat
Bernard slowey. homestead No. 2,574, for the
east half southeast quarter, section SO, west
half southwest quarter, section 81, township ~,
to prove his continuous residence upon, and
cultivation of said land, viz: Charles Allison,
Michael Hogan. Hugh Kane. Patrick Early, ali
q. 4. WETTER, REGISTER.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1884-11-03

1t is promised that Judge Clifford will
come over to Yankton day or two after
the election and help US rejoice over
another victory gained. It was impos-
slble for him to fill his previous engage
ments, q condition which he regrets as
do the people of Yankton.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1884-11-03

forth cheers, twice repeated. His reply
to Father Nugent was thorough. and
showed how little the reverend gentle
man knew Of politics. A committee Of
the most prominent business men OF
Dubuque, with one composed. of the
Irish American club, occupied the stage.
It was truly wonderful to see the old and
sedate republicans fairly Jumping to
their feet with excitement, while the
Irish.Americans we're wild with enthu.
siasm,
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1884-11-03
Snow at Bismark,

Bismarck, D. T.. Oct. sl.-The first
snow of the season began falling late this
afternoon. and at 9 p. m. the snow has
reached q depth Of two and half inches
and ls still falling. The weather thus
far has been pleasant and warm. The
indications are favorable for mild
winter.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1884-11-03
FIRST Publication. Oct. q, 1884.

Land Office at Yankron. Dak., Oct. 18th, 1885,.
NOTICE is hereby given that the following
~ named settler has filed notice of his inten-
claim, and that said proof will be made before
register or receiver at Yankton, D. T.. on Fri
day. December 18th 1854. at 9 3. M, viz: l..
half northeast quarter, sectio" 81, township IS,
rang IS He nsmes the following witnesses
to prove his continuous residence upon. and
Heinrich Schenk, Johann Heine, Johann
Hauck, all of GAINESVILLE +. o Oak ia.
G. A. WETTER, Register.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1884-11-03

Judge Clifford was announced to speak
at Pierre last Wednesday, but was COM
PEELED by other engagements to disal =
point the large audience which assem-
bled. In his case there has been too
great demand.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1884-11-03

Tomorrow the silent yet potent ballot
will drop in all the states. And the
democratic party, with its ear trained to
the sound. will hear it. The customary
dull, siokening thud will accompany the
drop and democracy will be silent for
another fonr Years.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1884-11-03

paper, envelopes Ind blank books made
a speciality. We also carry the largest
stock of WALL PAPERS. .sg
offered in the market. Our prices
will always be found reasonable. Third
street, bet. Codar and Walnut SITS.
PURDY & BRECuY.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1884-11-03
WECTER Register
First Publication Aug. 18th, !,
MortQaQe Sale.

WHEREAS, Default has been made in the
payment OF the money secured by a mort
fack, his wife. of the county of Yankton and
territory of Dakota, to Mary n. BroWnback, Of
the county Of Chester and state of Pennsylva.
office Of the Register Of Deeds of the Comfy
of Yankton. Territory of Dakota, in book ID,
OF mortgages, on pages lQS aud 1873, on the 2lst
day OF May, 1881, at II O'Clock and 40 minutes
q. M, and,
Whereas, No action or proceedings at law OF
otnerWlse nave been instituted to recover the
| debt remaining secured BY said mortgage OF any
Whereas, The amount claimed to be due up
on said mortgage, at the dste Of this notice, Is
the eum OF two thousand and forty-eight dol
| lars, ,l$2o4s.eQ) to-wit: $4,000 Of principal,
and $500 Of interest. besides the sum of one
hundred dollars attorneys fees stipulated for
IN SAID mortgage. to be paid in case of the FORE
closure or the commencement of the forecio-
Now. Therefore, Notice is hereby given that
by virtue OF the power of sale contained in
said mortgage, and duly recorded as aforesaid,
ana IN @ pursuance OF the statutes in such case
foreclosed by = sale of the mortgased premises
therein described, At public auction at the
'front.' door OF the court house in the city of
Of dakota, the eleventh day Of October,
lsS4, at ten 4Stock in the forenoon of that day.
Inc mort2n9 premises are situated in the
and arc despribed in said mortgage Is follows,
The vesa tvesty five t2s) feet of the east half
tehl, Of lots ted 90 and eleven up, of block
number tWenty-f0ur t2&), in the city of YAnk-
ton Is plated and recorded by J. B. 8. Todd,
with all the appurtenAnces and Improvement
thereto belonging.
Dated 4 4 yM:asioa. M p. T. thia Sch day Of "A
MANY n BsowssAcx, xorte.ree.
Nj. CRAAE1 ATTORNEY for AortoAase.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1884-11-03
excelsior Book Store Wholesale and Retail

The Oldest Bookstore in the territory.
We continue to offer to our many
patrons all the new and popular works
Of the day at eastern prices. In this de-
partment may be found everything re-
quired lin the stationery line) in the
office, store or chool house. Writing
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1884-11-03
NEWTON EDMUNDS.
EVERETT Il. HUDSON,
WILLIAM H. EDMUNDS,
CHARLES P. EDMUNDS.
Yankton, this 18th day of Aug, 1894

Territory of Dakota, :,
County of Yankton. ss
Be it remembered that on this 5th day of
a notary pu lie in and for said county and ter
T!tory, personally appeared Newton Edmunds.
GhsrIes fd@nnds william wa Edm1nd, and
the persons who are described in and who exc
cu1ed the foregoing certificate, and severaIIy
duly acknowledged that they executed the
same freely.
sl-4w NJ. CRAMER, Notary Public.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1884-11-03

Excelsior Drug Store
~ ESTABLISHED 1869
Purdy & Brecht,
SUCCESsORs TO MILLS PURDY
Wholesale and Retail Druggists.
ESTABLISHED 1869.

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