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The herald. (Big Stone City, Dak. [S.D.]) 1883-1890, 1885-10-16
The f'Eture Capital of Dakota

1t was our good fortune lately to
visit the young and vigorous city OF
Pierre We had heard and read ct
its rise, growth, business and he e.nti-
full surroundings and consequently
felt fully prepared for al that might
await us in that locality. but when AZ
East Pierre we were welcomed to q
p:incelv hotel, managed by mine ho>t
Tillotson. and priyilelgel to witness
the unexpected sight Of a fine street
railway, running length OF the city.
our heart began to indulge in some
misgivings in relation to our full un-
derstanaing OF the real merits OF the
case. And when. later on. we made
a full survey Of the city. with its fine,
new and substantial brick blocks, it,
costly water works, elegant court
house. fine churches and nohlr univrr-
sity buildings. looking down from the
side of the lofty, terracad bluff. We
began 10 feel like Il certain lady. who.
in olden time, gaZed on the grandeur
of the city and temple Of Solomon
until .'she hal no more spirit in her. !
From the lofty height. OH tho grand
plateau overlooking the city, we look
ed westward and southwark upon the
famous Missouri, and the dark Blown
bluffs which rise on tie further side
of the great river. It was i nevel.to-
be-forgotten picture! In the clear
sunlight of that beautiful October
morning the city and landscape were
hathed, and rs we gazed upon the en-
chanting scene the Thought was upon
our mind. this peerless place was de-
signed expressly for the site Of the
capital Of he incoming state OF Da-
kota.' What more could lie desired,
than can be found herrl 4 majestic
river. second in length to hone on tire
globe. for th- Missouri has inalitni-
hle rights to its name AL the way tn
the Gulf, noble bluffs. viii tcrracri
sides upon whose ample plt'e.as tho
nation capital might rest With ease
perfect drainage. line wafer. not eN-
cellea in the world, clear i, crystal,
and distributed III abundant measure
al over the city from i cnstl. reser~.
voir nearly 800 feet above the level Of
the r,v-r. Truly he accession ot !
great city. the pride Of Dakota. are
here. When W. remember tha. this
city is placed at the grags.. Eical G u
ter 1t the l,W state. son.i to he W.
coined to the sstrrhat.l os states and
that It has evr,y faelld.v hat can -
found IL tlils great G,atiaWest. III or
der to Is becoming il. boast AMI TIL
glory Of the lIteligpnt an,l hro 4!
minded men who ;,rr Elling up thlS
magnificent re sion. Annp save thosr
who have y .s.l.sSl interest LA some
other ami less favored spot wild hest
tate to give lbs influence that At tha
peerless city Of Pierre may bt per-
m;uently located the l,ew
CAMTAL>
The herald. (Big Stone City, Dak. [S.D.]) 1883-1890, 1885-10-16
FATAL SHOOTING ARRAY :!
w. w. Morgan Shot and
Killed by III. L. Barnet.
Testimony Before the COrOners In
qucst.-Vcrdict Of COrOner,s Jury
and Ante. Norton Testimony
OF the vlc.lm.


The usual peace and tranquility Of
Sabbath afternoon in our city was
rudely broken this week by one Of
those startling crimes that causes a
thrill of horror to creep over Il law.
abiding community, and which has
resulted in the taking off OF a young
man III the prime of lite, and III the
holding Of another to answer to the
glayest charge known to the laws of
Il civilized land. About four O'Clock
last Sunday afternoon, the startling
report was hurriedly carried from lip
To lip that Henry l.. Barnet had shot
and killed "Billy' Morgan in the hall
way between Stevenson i Tower )
and the hardware store. The report
unfortunately, proved too true. When
we arrived at the scene of the tragedy
the wounded man had been carried to
Mr.. 5. +. Towers rooms, and was re-
ceiying all the care and attention that
could be possibly rendered him, to re-
lleye his suffering, but it was to be
seen at glance that the wounds, one
Of which was in the breast near the
heart, and the other in the abdomen,
must prove fatal a splendid physique
however, kept him alive for nearly
twenty-four hours after he was shot,
but at about three clock the next
afternoon he expired. After post
mortem examination, under charge OF
Coroner C.. Z. Daniels, Tuesday morn
ing, the remains were taken by Capt.
]. A. Wilson-uncle Of deceased to
Ortonvlle and inferred the following
day. the mother Of deceased having
arrived from Kansas City, and broth
er from Chicago. in time to attend
the funeral.
Immediately after the shooting
Barnet gave himself up 20 All officer,
stating that he shot him III self.
defence, and has been in charge since.
Below we append the ante-mortem
testimony of the deceased, the evi-
dence at the inquest. and verdict OF
the coroner's jury. from which the
particulars of this lamentable affair
can he CLEANED.
WILLIE W. MORGAN.
first met Henry l.. Barnet III
parcher's saloon before dinner; we
TOOK a glass of beer together; We sat
down and he bought me 4 cigar; he
invited me to dinner, | went; we had
dinner. After dinner we walked
down street, | invited him to take i
glass OF beer: we went; saloon WAS
not open | met Mr.. Tower who
| wished to talk with me; Barnet asked
| where he might meet ne again, lolu
| him down on the street some where.
| went with Mr.. Tower to his room,
staid about one and half hours.
| Barnet came up once to call for he:
! | told him | would he down shortly;
| he went away, and came second
| time, he began 70 pay With .iie .'''lu
ana s'aiu some t''lie ~ VIZ 80
| the foot OF the STAIRS nc co''i'i.ei'''''
| shooting at me. lie shot me twice.
fired third time. but think Wardea
it off With my arm; ! started across
| lhe S.lee1 i.,'i,'S ''''' t,1 l,,,. |
| tefcallon Win iie''i w ~ ~ - -,
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1885-04-22

Gen. Grant has always been hero among
newspaper men. Ever courteous and kind,
i have known him to spend valuable time
and expend much labor to help out some
poor rep porter who cbanced 10 intrude upon
him. He was chary of talk about himself;
he could seldom be tempted into severe crit
icisms of anybody else, but have known
him to 20 far out OF his way to say good
word for brother officer, the more particu-
larly when good words were none toe plenty
in that brothers quarter. There's not q
newspaper man In the land that has been
brought into contact with the ol commander
who will not corroboratc this testimony.
remember especially one night when 1t fell
to my lot to send my card up to Gen. Grants
rooms, in the Fifth Avenue Hotel. He had
Just returned from long Journey.
and his trunks were scarcely unpscked.
A host OF friends crowded his
apartments. The bell-b0y came back to say
that the General would be obliged to ask
that the cali be postpone !, unlessit was oi
an urgent nature .snr;g. Gen. Emory
Upton has committed suicide in California,
was what wrote back. Can yOn tell ne
anything about his cstreerf. THE General
says come right mp !. was the Eeisboys 81
lute faw minutes later Had I0wned tha
\ earsh could not have been wslcomed nOrs
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1885-04-22
RUSSO.BRITISH WAR QUESTION.

The statement of Mr.. Gladstone in tbs
House of Commons shows that the qnes-
tion of war between England and Russia
hangs upon the accuracy of Gen. koma-
roff's official report of his recent encounter
with the Afghans. That the rea der may have
a clear understanding of the point at issue
it is necessary to refer to the Russian state
ment In his dispatch to the Govern
ment Gen. Komarotf states that the 25th of
March as he approached Dashkapri he
came upon an Afghan intrenchment, and
to avoid a conflict stationed his forces three
miles away from their position. The next
day he commenced negotiations with the
English officers who were with the Afghans
The latter, finding that they were not at
tackled, daily drew nearer to the Russians,
until the 29th Gen. Komarof notified them
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1885-04-22

CAPT. w. /" COUCH.
Clarke understand from. what Lamar said
on this point that the position of the adj
ministration is that it is not subject to im-
mediate settlement under the land laws.
The question Of the occupancy of Okla
hona by the cattle men was then raised.
Capt Couch informed the Secretary of the
location of the ranches, the amount of
land occupied, and the names of the
persons occupying it. He also told MIR.
Lamar that the on,tlemen re allowed to
pass by the military on pass from any of
the cattle kings ana that anybody connect
ed with the cattle companies was allowed to
pass in and out of the Territory without
question. Capt. Couch said that the settlers
thought that If they were to be excluded
because the administration took the view
that these lands were not open to settle
ment, it was right and Just that the cattle
men. who are not only upon the Oklahoma
lands, but are occupying the surrounding
Indian country under illegal leases, should
also be elected
Mr. Lamar replied that they would be
elected; that all the cattle syndicates would
be eiected. He said: II agree with you on
that, gentlemen. He also affirmed that his
feelings were all with the settlers, but that
ON this one point of law as to the lands
ueiuB oPeu W seu!cHcHt ''cN nS uAu ivy
agree with them As to the question:
Of the appointment of commission
to negotiate with the Indians, the Secretary
said that the administration would take
early action upon it. He said, "Gentle-
men, you may consider the administration
little slow, but we intend to meet all these
questions, aud think we shall meet them
in way which will be generally satisfac-
tory to your people.
Capt. Couch sent the following:
Col. i. &. Wilcox. Arkansas City, ktn.:
Had long interview with Lamar. He
is earnestly considering all questions in
VOWED. He will investigate fully and de-
eide soon. / an satisfied the Secretary
will do what he thinks is right. One thing
is certain: The cattle syndcates will not
be allowed to remain under any circum-
stances. W. l.. Couch.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1885-04-22
RIEL'S REBELLION.

Indians Joining tlas Insurgents.
TDisratch from Humboldt, Northwest Tsrri-
tOFy.I IS
Messengers from the north, who have met
and conwersed with insurgent half -breedS-
say that the half -breeds are now encamped
on both sides of the river at Batsches. ~
larger force being on this side, and that has-
ing large quantities. Of provisions, numbe3
of half starved Indians have Joined them. So
far as can be learned Riel has $50 half
breeds aud between 800 and eco lndjAns,
including Sioux from the Prince Albert
district The insurgents have forty VIM
chesters, twenty Sniders, aud 500 rounds q
Snider ammunition, captured IN the Duck
Lake fight, and large number Of shOtguna.
Tlley will have the advantage of heavy
woods in which to fight unless shelled out
by artillery, and, with their knowledge o1
this style Of warfare, may prove formidable
foes.
They are determined, Il il said, 10 fight
to the bitter end, several Of thesn haying ex-
pressed themselves to carriers that. a. hav-
ing only the alternative Of being hanged ~
shot, they prefer the latter.
While not hoping ID succeed, they all-s
ticipate being able to seriously WORRY the
| military and prolong the campaign.
Rel has seven prisoners who were con-
demned To death. but after hcirg taken on
to see the bodies If those killed At Duck
| Lake wi "a rcpricycd- s
Riel allowed the volunteers ID come after
! the eorpscs ct their comfadees giving kie
1 word of honor they would not be iDteff feSt9d
| with. He also rescued one prisoner Wh6n
the Indians were tortnring md sayed his
| life. III
Gen. Middleton las decided u ahsp ~
the expedition mp the &cuth
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1885-04-22

to evacuate the left bank Of the Kooshk,
which they were occupying contrary to
agreement. This they refused to do, upon
the advice, rs they ayerred, Of the English
officers. Gen. Komaroff then moved toward
them, hoping that they would retire, but
instead Of that they opened fire on him
and compelled him to accept combat, the
result OF which is known. 1t is sufficient
to say that the Afghans went back in hurry.
If this statement is correct the Russians
were clearly in the right and were justified
in driving the Afghans back; and it Is on
the correctness of this statement that the
war question now hangs. The reports
thus far received from the English
and Russian officers are conflict
ing In order to get at the facts
from an official source the English Goy-
eminent has telegraphed Gen. Komarot-s g
statement to Sir Peter Lumsden, with in
structions to make his report as cary as
possible and to inform the Government as
to the correctness Of the Russian Generals
statement. Pending the receipt Of an
answer, Of course, no action will be taken.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1885-04-22
Gable Notes.

Baron Won Schorlemeralst, the leading
representative Of DR.. Windthorst, has re-
signed his seat in the Reichstag in conse-
quence Of n serious quarrel with Dr.. Wind
thorst.
NJ. Alfassa, the prominent financier Of
Paris and London, has failed. His liabili-
ties in Paris amount to s, 900, 900 francs and
he owes 12.000,0G0 francs to the London
Stock Exchange. Other failures are feared.
Armenian marauders broke into the
apartments occupied by the British Con-
sulate at Ezeroum. the principal city in
Armenia, and seriously wounded Maj. w.
Everett, the Consul. One Of the burglars
has been caught and imprisoned. A COM
plant has been made to the Porte about
this outrage, and an urgent demand made
for satisfaction.
United States Minister Lowell will FORM
ally introduce his successor, Mr. Edward j.
Phelps, to the Court Of st. James, the Cab
met, and the Foreign Office early in May.
The retiring Minister is also arranging a
series Of dinners and entertainments, so as
to give NJ. Phelps as pleasant an introduce
ton to London political and social life AZ
possible. As soon as the new Minister il
fairly installed Mr.. Lowell will return to
the United States. His health is much inn
proved.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1885-04-22
fHE CATTLE KINGS MUST co
Capt. Couch Has . Long Interview
with Secretary Of the Inte-
rfor Lamar.
He Is Told that All Unlawful 1ntrudcvs
Ia Oklahoma VIII Be
EittaAA.

Capt Couch, with his counsel, Sidney
Claiks, .issseN Washington last week, and
had an interview witt Secretary Lamar
The substance Of the interview was ais fols
lows: Capt Couch gave history Of the
Oklahoma question. and the view which he
and the Western people generally take Of
1t. The Secretar y took the view that the
clause in The trsats setting this land aside
for freedmeti and friendly Indians
created d trust which made II in
4 SpGi 4 E EpS s sp sfsSsf. sass ns to cen
TAis point was .dises,asrd al lanasts Tho
decisions of the courts for and against this
position we're quoted. Capt Couch and Mr..
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1885-04-22
THE DIPLOMATIC SERVICE.
Portraits and Sketches of Eone r
President Clevelandl
Appointed.

Edward J. Phelps. the newly appointed
Minister to the Court Of st. James, was
born at Middlebury, VT. Ia 1922. gsadaaked
at Middlebnry College in I840, taught
school in Virginia for a year, studied hw
with his father, and was admitted to ths
bar in 1Si3. His reputation IS 4 lawyer
grew rf,ddly, and be and Senator Edmunds
have for years ranked g the tive best lAw-
appointed Second Controller of the
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1885-04-22

United States Treasury, which position
he held until the close OF Presi-
dent Fillmores term. For several yeaxS
Mr. Phelps has been Professor OF Law II
Yale College. Several times he has bee1
the Democratic nominee for Governor Of
Vermont, his last candidacy being IN 1850.
In personal appearance he il man cf hne
presence, lisa gentleman Of accomplished
manners. fine conversationalisty 10 =
thorough American in sentiment. has gwen
much attention to the Irish question, nnd -
possessed Of ample means.
Hon. George III. Pendleton, OF Ohio,
whom President Cleveland has appointed
as Minister to Germany, is native Ce
Ohio. having been born at Cincinnati "A
1926. He is lawyer by profession. In
1854 Mr.. Pendleton was elected to the Ohio
State Senste, and two years later va
chosen member of ths Ksticnal House Of
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1885-04-22
OTHER FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE.
Egyptian Affairs.


iGleaned from the London dispatches.l
1t is reported that Osman Digma, with
but few followers left, has retreated to
Erkowit. Orders have been sent TO the
Mudir Of Senhert to deliver the town i'm
mediately to the King of A5yssinia.
number of American ladies arc max
ing arrangements for concert to be given
in London. the proceeds of which win be
added to the fund instituted by the Princess
of Wales for the relief of the wounded in
the Soudan campaign.
NJ. de Freycinet, French Minister of
Foreign Affairs, has received from M. Bar
rere, French Consul General at Cairo, an
account of the seizure Of the French news
paper Bosphore- Egyptien by the Egyptian
Government. After giving the matter full
consideration, NJ. de Freycinet will prepare
a formsl protest against the Egyptian Gov
ernment's action.
IT is said England wanted Turkey TO oc-
cupy Egypt under English officers. Tur-
key at first objected, but it is believed she
is now inclined to agree with Englands
wishes.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1885-04-22

THE United States mint at Carson, New,
has shut down coming money until July,
but the Superintendent has $4,000, 600 IN
the vaults for spending money until work
is resumed
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1885-04-22
The Fruit Crop.

baltimore Dispatch
Fruit growers in Maryland and Virginia
although February had some OF the coldest
weather ever known here. The peach buds
this week are smaller than ever seen before
in March, but all alive. The buds have
the late frosts to escape, and then the
peaches the rot, 70 give us good crop.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1885-04-22

DoN'T try to do too much. A Milwaukee
man undertook to make his wife learn
to eat with her fork the other day, and
now he wears . beefsteak on his eye.
The pathway Of the reformer has al
ways been good deal like Jordan.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1885-04-22

Nh. GLADsTOEE does not Hss f0bacco.
but be IL q geeat lover of sherry Wine, anfl
Is hearty sater Of rich food
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1885-12-19
SAN FRANCISCO ITEMS.

Coroner O'Donnell is attempting to
! create sensation by stating that internal
| machines are being sent 10 him.
The new steamer Belgic arrived at Yoke
hama on the 10Th, having made the trip
hence in nineteen days. This is pretty good
steaming on the first voyage.
The Supreme Court has reviewed the
| case of Smith vs. Strother, Auditor of San
| Francisco, and declared the shorthand re-
lporters' bill of the last session unconstitu-
| tional.
| Gottlieb Brecker, who since 1872 has been
conducting brewery in this city, has filed
petition i'll insolvency. The cause is bad
| debts sickness and failure in business en-
terprises.
The Mayor, Auditor and Judge Mcguire,
of the Superior Court, Thursday counted
| the coin in the treasury, as required BY
law. The total cash and securities on hand
| was 1852, SS5 81, which was found to tally
| with the books.
The management of the Examiner passed
| into the hands of A. B. Henderson, we'll
known journalist of this city, Thursday.
Clarence Greathouse, who has been direct
ing the fortunes of that paper for the past
two years, retiring.
William Dillon, aged SO, plumber by
trade, killed himself at the City and County
Hospital Thursday evening by shooting
himself in the mouth with a pistol De-
ceased had been suffering from consump-
tive symptoms, and believed recovery i'm
possible.
Major John T. Cutting, ordnance officer
on the staff of General Dimond, and senior
member of the firm of John T. Cutting d
Co., commission merchants, was unani-
mously elected Colonel of the Second Ar
tillery Regiment, N. G. c., Thursday even
ing, vice w. r. Smedberg, resigned.
Judge Murphy, in examining an appli-
cant for citizenship Thursday, closely cues
toned the witness to ascertain if he be-
lieved in the use of dynamite when he did
not find things to suit his taste. The man
gave satisfactory answer in the negative.
and the oath of allegiance was then admin
istered to him.
curious accident happened on the
water front at about half-past II THURSDAY.
part of the old wooden roadway at the
foot of Pacific street, which is rapidly
being superseded by the sea- wall, collapsed
without apparent cause. The first warning
was given when plank on the outer edge
of the road suddenly flew up in the air.
Nothing more happened for about two
minutes, and then the inside of the str,let-
ure sank almost TO the water, twisting off
the rails of the temporary track, and rip
ping up the outer planks and beams. The
piles did not break, but apparently sank in
the mud. There was no train or other I'M
usual weight on the place at the time. No
BODY was hurt
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1885-12-19

agement of Mr. Sites. The latter ran the
business until 1877, when f. A. Horn
blower became the lessee, and remained as
landlord until March, 1881. 1t was then
leased by Colonel j. A. McNasser, who
caused many improvements to be made.
and he successfully conducted the business
until May, 1885.
In the mean time the property was pur-
chased from the Sacramento Bank by w
Il. S. Foye, and is now the sole property of
Mrs. Foye. Colonel McNasser's successor
was w. o. Bowers, the present lessee, who,
in conjunction with the present owner has
caused vast improvements to be made to
the property, both externally and in
ternally "a full description of which
was published recently in the RECON-
UNGoN). The Golden Eagle is one of the
most widely-known hotels on the coast;
and, Notwithstanding it has been in many
hands during the thirty-five years of its
history, it has always maintained the rep
utation of being tirst-class house. 1t has
all the chief Improvements of a modern
hotel. In connection with ii is a large
laundry, the finest billiard-room outside of
San Francisco, elegantly-fitted bar, barber
shop, spacious reading and dining rooms,
etc 1t contains 104 sleeping-rooms and
apartments and is elegantly furnished and
frescoed throughout. The present lessee
and landlord, Mr. Bowers, is experienced
in the business, and has demonstrated his
fitness for the business. He gives his per-
sonal supervision to the management of
the hotel, and each department is
in the hands Of capable and experienced
persons. The day clerks are A. Sites
(who seems to have become almost an in
tegral part of the institution. and Frank
l.. Gray, and Jessie Titus has charge ofthe
night business. The carriage or hack
service belongs to Mr.. Frank Mitchell.
The management maintains free omni-
bus service. however, between the hotel
and railroad depot, connecting with all
the arriving and departing trains. Since
the transformation of the once noted Or
leans Hotel, on Second street, into a mer-
camille block, the Golden Eagle has been
one of the chief places of rendezvous for
politicians during legislative and party
gatherings. Within its walls would-be
Governors, United States Senators. Con-
gressmen and other important officials
have had their fates decided, and to that
extent has the Golden Eagle been one of
the factors in shaping the political des-
TIMES of the State.