The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1884-12-19
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rison. Motley, Mimi; Harriet Watson, lorna
do, Wis.
Gen. Grant is spoken Of as . compromise can
didate for the New York senatorship. He is
willing, but not anxious.
The New York Herald's Washington corre-
spondent thinks it is doubtful if Arthur would
allow his name to be used.
The Army and Navy Register vigorously OPP
poses the confirmation of Andrew w. Young Of
New Hampshire as assistant quartermaster.
The treaty between the United States and
the extension Of the present treaty for seven
years from the date Of ratification.
It is not likely that Mrs. McElroy, the presi-
dents sister, will return to Washington until
after the holidays; and beside, the receptions
til after New Years day.
The subcommittee Of the Springer commit
tee on expenditures in the department of jus
dce to investigate the charges made against
United States Marshal Lot Wright, by Repre-
sentative Follett, will consist of Messrs. Spring
or OF Illinois, Van Alstyne Of New York, and
Stewart of Vermont
The president assures the remaining appli-
cants for the Montana governorship that he
will decide this week whether to appoint a
Montanian or some one outside the territory.
The friends Of Capt Mills, editor Of the Deer
will be the presidents choice.
The collections of internal revenue the first
four months Of the fiscal year ending June 80,
1884, were 49,, 81, GIG. same period the pre-
vious fiscal year, $40, 99s,47o-a decrease of
?2,82S,794 There was an increase Of $3.50 1913
in collections from fermented liquors, and = de-
crease of $2,5Sl, $50 on spirits, 1914, gl2 on to-
bacco and 1888 on miscellaneous items
The aggregate receipts for October last were
$685. 75 less than the same month Of 1888.
Among the numerous interests represented
at Washington is an association whose efforts
are directed othe bringing about of an inter-
national peace congress-, with q view to reach
ing an understanding among the leading ma
tions by which there will be no more wars or
rumors OF war. 4. T. Baldwin is the agent of
the international Arbitration league, tho or
ganization that is laboring to secure this assem-
ply OF nations to turn swords into plowshares.
Oscar Kauffet Harris, for two yearsa promi-
nent Washington Journalist, died recently Of
consumption. Mr.. Harris edited the National
Republicac National Intelligencer and Evening
Critic at different times, and for fifteen years
reported the proceedings of congress. He re-
ported the Surratt trials and the execution, the
impeachment Of Andrew Johnson, and other
important events, and continued his active
journalistic career up to the time of his death.
Postofices established: Dakota-Christine,
Richland county. Postmastera Commissioned
E. s. Foster, Audubon, Iowa; William Fl. Ellis,
Oak A. s. Schlicht, Wittenberg, Oak, Henry
Snyder, Brookyille, Iowa. Harry A. Sergeant,
Sergeant, MINI. Hiram o. Johnson, Comet,
Mont, Laura Giles, Christie, Wis. Rosauna G.
Older, Merrimack. Wis. X. s.. Nordgarden,
Madison, Mimi. J. O. Manager, Christine, Oak.
Col. Silas W. Burt, formerly naval officer at
the port of New York and now chief examiner
Of the state civil service commission, whose
personal and official relations with Gov. Cieve-
land have been intimate, writes to 4 friend:
IN man in the subordinate non-p9|itical SCR
vice who has been capable, honest and faithful
and has not been q partisan agent or instru-
ment, will be removed with the sanction Of
President Cleveland
Orders hare been issued by tho war depart
ment placing upon the retired list Capt +. A.
Kendall, Twenty-tifth infantry, who has for
many months past been on leave OF absence on
account of sickness. The retirement will re-
suit in the promotion of Lieut. w. i. Sanborn,
to be captain of Company g., n dSecondL Lieut..
Eff Glenn to be first lieutenant Of Company B.
Capt. Sanborn will proceed to Fort SissetOn
and assume command OF his company as soon
as the necessary orders shall have been re-
ceived.
There is considerable discussion among con-
gressmen in regard to the holiday recese.
Chairman Randall, Mr.. Holman and others are
strongly opposed to the taking Of a recess ear
ly enough to allow senator's and representatives
TO attend the opening of the New Orleans expo
sition, which many Of them desire to do. 1t is
understood that Chairman Randall and those
who agree with him favor q recess of two
weeks, to begin on Dec. 2lst, and to end on
Jan. 4. They think senator's and representa-
tives will find time enough to visit the exposl-
ton after the inauguration.
Combinations: Thomas O. Osborn, Illinois,
minister resident and consul general of the
United States to Argentine Republic; John
Baker, Illinois, minister resident and consul
general of the United States to Venezuela;
Willard P. Tisdel, Ohio. agent of the United
States to the states of the Congo association.
Secretaries of legations: Dwight r. Reed,
Madrid; Chapman Coleman, Berlin; Frederick
k.S Crosby, second secretary of legation at
Berlin; Otis P. G. Clark, Rhode Island, COM
missioner or pensions; Calvin B. Walker, In
diana, first deputy commissioner Of PENSIONS;
Noah 7. Loveridge, Michigan, second deupty
commissioner of pensions. The nomination Of
Hugh McCulloch, as secretary Of the treasury,
was fayorably reported from the senate COM
mittee on finance, but Senator Riddleberger
objected to the present consideration, and I'M
dor the rules, it went over to the next execu-
tive session.