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Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1885-10-13
The address to the people accompany

The address to the people accompany
ing the submission of our constitution
refers to the constitutional guarantees
of the right of the people to form q
state government and be admitted into
the Union. This was secured by the
treaty With France cedipg Louisiana, Of
which Dakota was part, by the or
dlnance, of 1881, which was an irrepealable
compact the binding effect of which
has been extended to Dakota by diff
ferent aots of congress, and by diff
ferent unquestioned decisions of the
supreme court of the United States.
The cession of Louisiana was of
an entirety. 1t had no civil or poiiti-
cal subdivisions. The entire history of
that great area has since then been q
series of divisions aud subdivisions
with various changes of boundary for
each, until fixed by statehood. After
the cesslon in 1903 the first act for its
government. dated Oct. 81, 1903, related
to the whole. Again Oct. l, 1904 that
part south of the present state of Ar
kansas was made the territory of
Orleans and that part north of this
territory became the district of Louis,-
ana, till July 4, 1905, it was made the
territory of Louisiana and govern
ment provided. In 1872. this territory
of Louisiana became the territory of
Missouri, with a legislature and govern
ment.
Again divisio ensued and Missouri
by the vote of the people became q
state in March, 1921. The remainder of
the territory was left without govern
ment till June %, 1884, when
all east of the Missouri and
White Earth rivers Qatter IN
present county of Mountraille) and in
cluding all Of the present Wisconsin,
Iowa and Minnesota became part of
the territory of Wisconsin. July 8, 1886,
the territory of Michigan came into ex.
istence including all of the above dis.
crlbed region except Michigan. Again
July 3, 1888, the territory of Iowa was
created and covered all the remaining
region. The subsequent creation OF
the territory of Minnesota followed the
admission of Iowa December %, 1886
and Minnesota again divided the domain
by its present boundaries in May, 1858
Before this date that part of Dakota
west of the Missouri and White Earth
belonged successfully to Mandan, Ne.
braska &c., and March 2. 1861, was in.
cluded in Dakota. Here we have an ex.
tended list of changes of boundaries
new relations, combinations, DIVISIONS
and subdivisions in every imaginable
form, and it would seem that the form
or boundaries of any territory we're in nc
case whatever continuous or the
boundaries intended for or that became
fixed for the future state. There is q
fundamental cause for this; or two con.
elusive causes. The first ls that the
conveniences and provisions that may
in the judgment Of congress saffice TO,
the temporary governments of territory
with slight and sparse population, will
not answer to the needs OF q populous
state. The extent Of area is the chlel
point in this consideration. All parties
in congress from the formation Of the
government have recognized this and
conceded the right Of the people "a
reasonable boundaries and areas il
the statess going 30 far a. to make ,
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1885-10-13

President Cleveland is straying away
from the democratic platform. He has
appointed New Mexico Judge from
Arkansas and an attorney for the same
territory from Virginia.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1885-10-13

John LaFabre, of Chamberlain, has
been appointed receiver at the Dead.
wood land office. Mr.. LaFabre is edi-
tor of the Chamberlain Democrat, is an
offensive partisan, but is otherwise an
excellent man and is highly esteemed
by his fellow townsmep,
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1885-10-13

1t appears from telegraphio accounts
that NJ. a. Day pursued the president
too closely in his effort to secure the
Dakota marshalship for Captain McCor.
mack. The president, wearied by i'm
portunities, closed the contest abruptly
by appointing Maratta.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1885-10-13
excelsior Book Store Wholesale and Retail

The Oldest Bookstore in the territory.
We continue to offer to our many
satrons all the new and popular works
of the day at eastern prices. In this de-
partmeat may be found everything re-
qnired Tin the stationery line) in the
office. store or choel house. Writing
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1885-10-13

The statehood movement started in
Miner county Saturday. A republican
convention was held at Howard at
which the following nominations were
made.
For representative, John P. Patton
and T. P. Reese.
For county Judge, c. A. Cressey.
For clerk Of the court. Thos. McCon.
nal1
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1885-10-13

Colonel Benton, of Fargo, is named in
Washington dispatches as the possible
governor of Dakota. These dispatches
emanate from northern sympathizere
and are tinotured with northern preju.
dice.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1885-10-13

Balance in favor of state. $3.50, O,174 90
SaOing in Tares From Sales of School
Lands.
But this is not all. The highest local
tax that You pay is your school tax
which averages 8 mills on the dollar and
which is in addition to the general state
expenditures. This mill tax can be
entirely saved to the tax payer by q
state government. You can Gee this for
yourselves by casting up the following
figures:
Your school lands amount to
2,700,000 acres. .........
Their value lie at minimum
price,. .Sl7. .OOO. .f,90
One-third of these will be
sold at once, 1000 acres
Minimum sum realized from
such sales.... I. <. Z. ......... S9.OO0yOO0
Six per cent interest on the
above amounts to annual
revenue Observation-Disclosures, $40 600
Besides this the 100000 acres
sold will be subject to taxa
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1885-10-13

A prohibition ticket figures in to.
days Ohio election and this gives the
democrats glimmer of hope fol-
success. The prohibitionists have nc
expectation of eleoting their ticket.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1885-10-13
$4,000
~ -L =

tion, and the revenue ia
taxes from these lands will
be at . mills on the dollar $6,000
Total revenue derived from
school lands ct once under
the new constitution. ...... $546,O0O
This will more than completely wipe
out your school tax.
Total 8acing to the People By a State Coo
eynment.
Saving in expenses as con-
trasted with the territorial
. government as shown by
the tables above e-..............$37O,l7 ,l74 10
Saving by the revenue by the
sale OF school lands. .$546. 900 %
Total biennial SAVING by state
government. ment.......................$916 ia 16
The saving can be shown in another
way:
Territorial Gouernment- Total Tar for
Territorial and School Purposes.
Territorial purposes. mills
School purposes. ...................3m mills
Total. al...........-.......... mills
State G0pernnaent- Total Tar for State
and School Purposes.
State purposes. .....2 mills
School purposes. mo mills
Iotal ............... mills
Thus there would bea saving of ~
mills on the dollar in the taxation by
state government.
All of which is respectfully submitted
to the people of Dakota for their Coz
sideration.
HUGH J. CAMPBELL, President.
JOSEPH r. HANSON,
E. P. BEBEE,
8. G. UPDYKE,
JOHN CAIN,
JAMES A. WARD,
A. j. SIMMONS,
State Executive Committee.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1885-10-13

paper, envelopes and blank books made
especially. We also carry the largest
stock Of ~WALA PAPERS. "a
offered in the market. Our prices
will always be found reasonable. Third
street, bet. Cedar and Walnut SITS.
PURDY & BRECHT.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1885-10-13
CONSTITUTIONAL CIRCULAR.

An Analysis of the Comparative Ex-
pensss Of State and Territorial
Government, Made by compar-
ing the Expenditures Of the
Last Territorial Legislature,
With the Maximum Ex-
penditures that can be
Made under the
State Consti-
tuition.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1885-10-13

dozen times, General Fairchild lost
his arm. On his return from the war
he became the idol of his party, which
made him governor Of the state.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1885-10-13
9aily gress aud 9akutaiau
rs PUBLISHED
EVERY NING-ExOEPTING SUNDAYS

TERMS OF suBseRIpT1oN: by carriers, per
month, $1,00; per year. $12.O0; by mail, per
month, IS cents; per year, $1,000.
Office on Third Street. Press and DakotAian
block.
BOWEN 8 KINGsBURY, Propts.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1885-10-13

Justus Bragg is to be appointed post
master at Bismarck, and John a. Farrey
postmaster at Aberdeen.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1885-10-13

Excelsior Drug Store
ESTABLISHED IN 1869.
Purdy & Brecht,
(sUooEssoRs TO MILLS PURDY
Wholesale and Retail Druggists.
EsTABLIsHED IN 1s6t


A Ayr Dr.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1885-10-13
Men Think

they know all about Mustang Lin
iment. Few do. Not to know is
not to have.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1885-10-13

{ Correspondents: Chemical National Bank,
New York. Commercial National Bank, Chi
cago, Illinois.
~Sell Exchange ON all the principal cities
attention.
The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1885-08-04
Birthday Reception.

Yesterday was the nineteenth anniver
ssry of VIM. Miner Johns, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. s. P. joins, old and highly esteemed
residents Of this city, and TO ftlirgly COM
memorate the occasion, large lumber of
his friends assembled at his residence on
West Seventh street last night to congratu-
la.e him. A most ENJOYABLE feature of the
occasion was the presentation of a fine
watch to Mintner, inscribed with the word
ssFather" on the out side and "W. NJ. j."
in the inside. The presentation address
was made by Judge VIM. Shirk in the most
happy and felicitous manner, mingling as
it did the sober advice of maturity with
the humorous illustrations applicable to
youth and the occasion. At the close of
the address refreshments ofcakes, ices, lem.
onade etc, were served by the hostess and
the young gentlemen, as well as the guests
will have long to remember the snnsyer
sary. Among those present we're Misses
Emma Lyon, May Jsynes, Jennie Jaynes,
Bessie Shirk, Lila Norton, Helen Jack
son, Lou Mildred Adoms, of st. Louis,
Alice Newkirk, Blanche Latour, 'Gertie
Faulhaber, May Cummings, Lydia Kent
and Messrs. Fred Morrill,, Sollie Wolf,
Henry Meinhsrdt, Harvey Hawkins, s. J..
Hitchers, of st. Louis, Herman Scott,
George. Mackey, Walter shirk, E. A. Faul
haber, Walter Brown and Willis Norton.
The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1885-08-04
HERE AND THERE.

Mexico, Mo, will vote for or against
water works August 3rd.
Petty thieves have been getting 10
their work In Clinton. Six or seven houses
were entered Wednesday night.
Several fine cattle belonging to c. d.
Hudson, bought of Edmondston & johnson,
died Wednesday in the Mexico, Mo-, stock
yards from the heat.
Last Sunday night horse thieves made
a good investment In Mexico. They stole
a horse from DIR. w. r. Rodes and one
from Mr.. Hugh Wilson.
DIR. Trumbower, the distinguished
veterinarian, has spent several days in our
midst endeayoring to trace some vestige of
pleuro-pneumonia. His investigs tions
have been in vain, and he has left with our
COWS q clean bill of health. So away with
all quarantine restriction upon our trade.
Fulton Telegraph.
-Thursdsy was the day set for the ex-
animation of J. 2. and Fannie Griffin, the
parties charged with the murder of David
Griffin, the child found in the reservoir
some ten days ego, at Moberly. BY ar
rangements of Griffin's attorney and the
county attorney. the prisoners were
brought to that city early Thursday morn.
ing examined at o'clock before Squire
Clsrkson. They waived examination and
were sent back 10 the Huntsville Jail 10
await the action of the grand jury which
meets in September.
The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1885-08-04
School Board Meeting.

The school bosrd met yesterday 10 regu-
lar ion at the Broadway school house,
with all the members present. The min
utes of The previous meeting were read snd
approved.
On motion the building eommittse was
instructed to place n tornsdo insurance
upon the various school buildings and
other property.
Bills were presented by Esston & Demuth
aud j. r Quarles, which were referred to
the audi ing committee.
The suditing committee returned with
their approval the bi Is of j. w. Conner,
register of deeds for S235 and B. F. Chap
man 1896, which were allowed and war
rants ordered to issue therefor.
Arthur Stewart presented Q proposition
to sell the Southeast Sedslia school prop
er,y, which was referred to the commit
lee on buildings and grounds.
On motion Secretary Spray was suthor-
lied to represent the board at the Broad
way sale August 4.
A communication from the mayor, invit-
ing the board to participate in the funeral
memorial service to General Grart, Aug.
s, was read, and on motion the invitation
was accepted.
Board adjourned in course.
The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1885-08-04
Written for the Sunday RA1oo.
THE OLD COMMANDER

The old Commander :" they called him this
ne men who low him in that dreadful day
when roses shrank afar from "feur de lis"
Ahd mothers irembled as they knelt to pray.
The old commander :" All they knew him we'll
Ihey kGew the heart that beat within his breast
And when he led them to the battles hell
They followed gladly, nee ne deemed il best.
The old commander ~ wse humane and grand
AT Appamatox, or in tented field,
throughout the north, the south, as one united
band,
sweet tribute to thy memory, all doth yield.
The old commander ;" oft above the tomb
Wnsre trees viii bend and winds sing sad refrain,
AS pilgrims, war worn veterans will come
And hold communion with their chief again.
The old commander ;" how the name still clings.
AS incense round the grave of him who sleeps,
Where martial call, nor martial music rings
And only sorrow its lone vigil keeps.
1.-The old commander - let the name be blest
As one Who,e country was q hallowed trust;
And saints and angels guard for aye his rest.
And dews fall softly on the sacred dust
Rosa PEAsIE.
The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1885-08-04
At the Hospital.

Yesterday was busy day at the bospi-
tai, so busy, indeed, that DIR. Bane began to
think the railroad section laborers had
gone on a strike and struck for the hospital
unanimously.
There were twelve admissions, ail Of whom
were section laborers, and ali suffering from
malarisl complaints.
George Mains, Knob Noster, E. Pierce,
Adsir, Indian Territory, James O'Donneil,
Choteau, Indian Territory, Edward Wood,
Reeves station, George Smith, McAllister,
]. T., f. A. Batston, McAllister, /. T., Geo.
Murphy, Muskogee, /. T., c. Dolsn, Atchi.
SON, Kan, J. ID. Brown, Lafayette, No.,
Mike Mullanphy, Boonville, Mo-, ]. die
(colored), Venlta, 1. T., James Fahey,
Limestone Gap.
The discharges were Mike Doyle and
James ODonnell.
There are now fifty-three patients in the
hospital.
DR.. Bane returned home from st. Louis
yesterday.
DR.. Yancy hiss gone south.
A fine crop of hay is being taken from
the hospital grounds,
The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1885-08-04
JUDICIAL JOTS.
Court Chronicles and Police
Points.
What is doing on Amongst the
Lower Strata.

| POLICE COURT.
Three trespassers aid two drunks wer,
before the police court Yesterday.
Morgan, the wild man, who sails undel
false colors, and who enjoyed fine tim,
trying TO run East Sedalia, Friday night
was fined 81 for b ing drunk and disturb
ing the pezce by fighting.
Nj. ID. Wood, the Knob Noster crank
who tried 10 convert himself into a whisky
barrel, didn't have enough slaves left tC
stave of his fine and had to pay the re-
corder hyedOllars in order to become free
man again.
James Devine, James Shea and Jack
Jones stood up in 8 row and pleaded guilty
TO being caught trespassiug on railroad
property. They were fined g each.
HALsTEAD's
A warrant was yesterday sworn out be
fore Justice Hals:ead for the arres, of Ar.
chic Gof, who is charged with cruelty to
animals. 1t is alleged be has been work.
ing mule with a broken leg. He is not
the only one who ought to be ARE sted and
severely punished for their cruelty to dumb
brutes, and now that good work is COM
menced let ii 60 on to the end.
THE KEMPS.
The Kemp family mentioned sterday
as in INDECENT circumstances, were sent a
quantity OF provisions by the mayor yester-
day.
WANTED.
The police are anxious to learn OF the
whereabouts of VIM. Kimball, who desert.
ed his II year old wife and sick babe i'm
this city las. Thursday. He drove a milk
wagon here for Mr.. Doruan previous to
leaving. Amy one learning Of him will
confer favor by communicating his loca-
ton TO the police or constable, as it is pro-
posed TO prosecute him TO the fullest ex-
tent of the law.
A tap of the police bell at 10 o'clock last
night caused Officers Kahrs, Moon v and
GOssage to rush to the station house with
great haste. A half drunken, bare headed
individual met them with a story that
parties had attempted to rob him at the
cOrrer of Main and Kentucky streets, and
had stolen his hat. A hssty visit TO the
/ cality failed to deyelope snyIbing more
han the wild-eyed individuals hat lying
m the IN d lie OF the street.
No drunk, No. drunk, was the way
be slate read last night, the occupants be
ng too happy for ut'erance sufficient to
ell their names.
The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1885-08-04
A New Church.

The members of Calvary parish of this
city are preparing TO erect an Episcopal
church on the corner of Ohio and Bro d.
way. 1t is to be Of stone. of the gothic
style and if built in the style now conieu-
plated will be great addition to the pub
lie bindings of The city. As the proposed
site in very prominent place, being at the
intersection of the two principal streets Of
the city il is to be hoped that the vestry
will succeed in getting such subscriptions
as will enable them to build church thst
will be an ornament to Sedalis. Messrs
Crsndall, Thompson, Ingram and Others
have been for day or two past circul' ing
subscription list among citizens who aIe
not members of the church and have met
with such encouragement that they seem
confident of success if the subscriptions
continue as liberal as they have thus far
been. The plan is not yet definitely de-
termined on, it depending somewhat upon
the amount of money raised.
The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1885-08-04
SEDALIA.
Some Reasons Why it Should bs
Military Depot.

The BAZoo yesterday made mention OF
the fact that il was reported there was a
movement on foot TO establish a central
United States military depot and recruit
ing, drilling and furloughIpg department
and that Sedalia had been mentioned as
one OF the points to be considered in select
ing its location. That such depot would
prove OF great advantage both from a utili-
tartan and economic point there can be
little doubt, as the mere matter of saving
in transportation alone would probably al.
most pay the running expenses Of such a
post, il il is centrally located and easy of
access to all parts of the country and for
these reasons it is more than probable the
present administration may seriously con-
template its Inauguration and strongly
favor il.
As 10 Sedalia being the most eligible
point, there can be no doubt. In the very
geographical center of the center state Of
the union, with railro Ids reaching out 10
every point OF the COMPASS her access
ability stands unquestiorei. Surrounded by
the richest farming country to he
found anywhere, she is sbund-
antly supplied with produce, cat
tie and other cOmmissrry storys,
while as horse and mule market, she pos
sesses unequaied advantages.
The location, on a high, open prairie
land, Is one of the healIh;est possible, and
at the same time presents every advantage
for any and all kinds of military drill,
and instructions. In addition
to which no place eff rs so great advanra-
ges for recruiting station, where sound,
able bodied, large sized men are found IN
aburdaI &c.
If the military department of the gov
eminent really desires to establish such a
post, they can never fnd a better place
than Sedalia. and they certainly cannot aft
ford to pass it by without careful consid-
era ion.
The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1885-08-04
A Suggestion.

Sedalia has a pugilistic preacher. His
name is d. c. Browne, and he has charge
of the Third street Methodist church. II
we are not mistaken, he has had two fights
in the past two months, and made his
enemy "squeal" in both instances. We
have q suspicion that Bro. Sam Jones, the
Georgia divine, who is making glory
hump it" up in Clinton county, would also
fight at a moments warning. He talks
like he is hurting for a fight, at any rate !;
and If Sedslia's Browne thinks he can lick
the whole creation let him try Georgia
brave son. If he succeeds in "doipg up"
Sam Jones, he has his fortune msde.-Her-
smiles GdzsHe
The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1885-08-04
OUR NEIaHsORS.
HOLDEN.

II
Prof. A. T. Smith reports prospects fl
Holden college very fa!tering. So much
for advert sing.
The lone!iest man yet on record wa:
discovered here last week-a private in the
Southern army. All the rest are generals
and "colonels."
Senator Harmon, of this place, who
has been visiting FL Dorado Springs, is
suffering with partial stroke OF paralysis.
One side is completely atfsc,ed.
The heat here is so intense, Snow pre-
dicted at any moment, that the momenious
question nov agitatiug the solons is
whether Holden is only an anrex to sheal
or part of the main building. The ma.
tiyes dress in almost Adsmic costumes.
Both ho'els have warped inside out ard
men with great deal of blubber are kept
on ice. A cast iron tombstone has been
erected In honor of the business interests of
the city. The merchants are waiting for
cold weather or some one 10 buy them out.
The thermometer has for the last few
days been picnicking all through the nine
ties. Lately a grand and has been erect
ed at 1909. Nevertheless it has failed to
affect in the least the postofice tournament
For change three aspirants have couclud-
I'd not 10 hsye an electiOn,-that had be-
come too set led fact to remain long in
existence. Change and decay seems to be
the ruling spirit of the hour. The mental
agohy expended over such an immense
prospective party plumber, ought certainly
20 Re paid for by the government. The
mstter at present remains in the hands OF
Senator Cockrell, who, of course is in Tex
as, so an early settlement of the difficulty
is alarmingly imminent.
SPRINGFIELD.
Mr.. J. NJ. Trester and wife, of Hu.
Evansville, are in the city on visit.
Miss Ida Horn has gone on a visi
among many friends in Fort Smith.
Prof. Fairbanks contemplstes starting
in few days for sojourn in the east.
Miss Laura Williams returned last
Wednesday evening from visit to friends
In Neosho.
Mrs. J. P. Tracy returned home We'd
nesday from Paris Springs, where she had
been for two weeks. very much improved.
1t is del ghtiul place TO go.
DIR. and Mrs. Tefft and little daughter
Mary, left the city last wednesday evening
for the east. They will 60 first to Long
Branch. Mrs. Tefft will stay at that ia
nous watering place while the Doctor will
spend most of his time In New York, at
tending the hospitals. They will return
the first of September. The Doctor will
attend the funeral of General Grant.