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Connecticut western news., 1885-04-22
UNDER w E A n
Trunks and Valises

Trunks and Valises has never before been consigned to any one firm in town, but I have received that quantity and therefore can afford to dispose of those articles, so necessary to all, at wholesale prices and still make a living profit.
 I can cover tue smallest or largest head in town with a new and tasteful HAT or CAP, and for Sundays and swell occasions you need a silk hat. No gentle mans outfit is complete without one. can offer a handsome silk hat equal to a aDunlap for only $4.
 See what a little money can do in the way of an outfit
 1 suit oflight weight clothes ti00 Spring overcoat, b.01 1 Derby Hat, l.OO 1 White Shirt, loo 1 Suit Underwear 70 l Collar, pair Cuffs, ~ l Scarf, 3O 1 pair of Socks, lO I CEhEA lllls JhAl DtNAfN 3hbtbho1 pair susponders, 2O
 Total, sl4.20
 OrI will call it S14 for the lot. Then you need a trunk to keep your other clothes in. Very well, here is one for S1, another for Sl5, take your choice. Of course these figures are way down. l can sell you a better grade of goods at higher pnces, but this S14 represents S20 invested at random.
 I also represent Browning, King X Co.,, New York, a leading clothing house. I will measure you for handsome suit of clothes, they will build them, then l will guarantee the fit, etc.
 Remember o. F. means ONE PRICE, as well as those whom seek to please Our Patrons.
 R. CIRLINC. Railroad Street, Ct Harrington, Mass,
Connecticut western news., 1885-04-22
SENATE.

The senate met at the usual hour. Nothing of general interest occurred which would interest our readers. Adjourned.
Connecticut western news., 1885-04-22

Have you got one of the beautiful Panel Pictures that are given away with "Welcome Soap ?" They are going very fast, and the Soap is always welcome in every family.
Connecticut western news., 1885-04-22
LEGISLATIVE NOTES.

TUESDAY, APRIL 14. HOUSE.
 The house was called to order at 10:30. Fifty-first day of the session.
 An insurance bill was brought up, which occupied nearly all the forenoon session, but it failed to pass.
 In the afternoon the house assembled at P. M
 Messrs Colyer of Darien and Staub of New Milford were appointed confer ence committee on the dynamite bill. At 5 P. M. the house adjourned.
Connecticut western news., 1885-04-22
Neao Advertisements.

FORsALE.
 Seed Harley. Fifty Bushels, Tree from all foul seed.
 N. $. STEVENS. East Canaan, April 22. if
Connecticut western news., 1885-04-22

Millerton, N. Y, Jan 2s. 3m
Connecticut western news., 1885-04-22

Look for his Ad. next week.
Connecticut western news., 1885-04-22

Runs from Hartford Co Rhnobeck on inc Hudson river, where it connects win
 the NY, C. & II. R. Railroad.
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Which said tax shall be and the same

Which said tax shall be and the same
is hereby fixed in proportionon each of
such streets respectively to the feet
front of said lots and parts of lots SO
abutting upon such sidewalks and i'm
prove ments, that is to say:
That such tax shall be on the lots and
parts of lots abutting all walks of the
width of six feet at the rate of sixty-two
cents per foot, and upon all lots or parts
lots abutting all walks of the width of
twelve feet at the rate of one dollar per
foot, each being the contract price and
cost of constructing said walks, and the
furnishing of material therefor.
That said lots and parts of lots, the
name of the owner, go far as know, and
the allowance and tax levied are as here
inbefore stated and recited.
Section 2. That all of the aforesaid
improvements having been fully COM
pleted according to the contract atore-
said, as appears by the reports of the
street commissioner and city engineer of
said city on file in the office OF the city
clerk. The whole of the aforesaid sums
OF money are hereby de, Jared due and
| payable from and after the passage
and approval of this ordinance and the
same shall be levied and collected
in the manner provided by law,
and when collected paid to the
contractor as hereinafter provided.
Section 3. In case any of the taxes
herein LEVIED On Any OF said lots, or
parts of lots aforesaid, shall remain I'M
paid for more then thirty days from the
time the same shall have become due
and payable as aforesaid, according to
the provisions of this ordinance, and the
charter and ordinances of said city, the
same shall thereupon become delinquent,
and it shall be the duty of the city
treasurer to proceed forthwith to adver-
tise the same for sale as other delin-
quent city taxes, and %thereupon in the
same manner as other city taxes to sell
the said lots and parts OF lots on which
any taxes hereby levied remain unpaid
at the date fixed for the sale thereof;
and SO soon as the moneys are collected.
or realized upon a sale as aforesaid of
the property delinquent, or otherwise
collected by the city treasurer. the same
shall be by him paid over to the con-
tractor entitled thereto, together with
the penalty and interest allowed by
law, if any there be.
Section 4. This ordinance shall take
effect and be in force from and after its
passage and approval.
Passed October 26, 1885.
e. T. WHITE, City Clerk.
Approved October 26, 1885.
G. j. B. HARRIS, Mayor.
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said it becomes necessary 10 assess,
levy and collect d special tax upon the
lots and parts of lots abuttiug the side
structed, to detray aud liqnidate the cost
of constructing and building the same.
Now therefore bs it enacted and o.
dalned as aforesaid, and Tor the purposes
aforesaid, and pursuant to the
and resolutions thereof, that Il speclal
tax of three hundred and eighty eight
dollars and sixteen cents $3SS.16 be
and the same hereby ls assessed and
levied upon the following described lots
and parts of lots abutting the sidewalks
SO built and constructed. rs aforesaid,
situate IN the city of Yankton afore-
said, and described as follows, to wit
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1885-10-29
An Ordinance.

An ordinance to provide aid to the sew
eral fire companies of the city.
The mayor and council of the city of
Yankton do enact and ordain as fol-
lows:
Section THAT the sum of ten dol
lars $4,000 monthly, be and the same
is hereby appropriated to each Of the
organized fire companies of the city, to
be paid to the treasurer of each COM
pany, and by him disbursed as each
company shall direct, for the purpose of
Undermining the fremen of said city for
injuries to person or property occasioned
while on duly: Provided,
the provisions of this sec
ton shall not apply to companies hav-
ing less than twelve actual members.
Sec. Q. This ordinance may be re-
pealed or modified at the pleasure of
the council.
Sec. 8. This ordinance shall take eff
feet and be in force from and after it's
passage and approval.
Passed October Goth, 1885.
E. II. WHITE, City Clerk,
Approved October 26th. 1885.
@. ]. B. HARRIS, Mayor.
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9anktou Market.
An Ordinance

Providing for the Payment of the Cost
of Constructing certain Sidewalks built
Pursuant to Resolutions of the Mayor
and Council, and also Ordering the
Levy and Collection of a Special Tax
Against the Several Lots Auditing the
same, to Defray the cost thereof.
The Mayor and Council of the City of
Yankton do Enact and Ordain as fol-
lows:
Section !. That whereas, by resolu-
ton of the mayor and council, passed
and adopted pursuant to the charter of
said city, it was declared necessary and
ordered to be built, at the expense and
cost OF the lot owners abutting the same,
certain sidewalk along and in front OF
the following lots and blocks fronting
certain streets 10 said city of Yanktop,
namely:
SIDEWALKS ON BROADWAY STREET TWELVE
FEET WIDE.
South half of lot 10, block IA, Todd's
Yankton, owned by j. e. Wltherspoon
and being % feet of IL foot walk.
Lot II, block IL, rodd's Yankton
owned by L.. Congleton and being A
feet of IL foot walk.
South 80 feet lot Is, block IA, Todd's
Yankton, owned by j. W. Campbell and
being 80 feet of u foot walk.
SIDEWALKS ON SIXTH STREET ON THE
oRT SIDE THEREOF SIX FEET WIDE.
East one-third lot 10, block 43, Lower
Yankton, owned by p. j. Nyberg and
being go feet of 6 foot walk.
East two-thirds of lot 8, block &C
Lower Yankton, owned by William
| Gemmill and being 100 feet of 8 foot
walk.
FEET WIDE.
Lot /, block s, Lower Yanlton, owned
| by P. b. Gorden and being ID feet of siz
foot walk.
Lot 2, block 8, Lower Yankton, owned
by P. b. Gordon and being A feet of Biz
foot walk.
Lot 3, block 8, Lower Yapkton, owned
by P. Roland and being A feet of siz
foot walk.
Lot 4, block s, Lower YanktoD, owned
by Mrs. A. M. Hanson and beirg A fee
OF 6 foot walk.
Lot Z, block s, Lower Yankton, owned
| by Paul Stevens and being A feet of
foot walk.
Lot 8, block s, Lower Yankton, owned
by Paul Stevens and being AZ feet of
foot walk.
Lot 9, block s, Lower Yankton, owned
by Paul Stevens and being Al feet of
foot walk.
And, whereas, in pursuance of and bJ
authority of the charter, ordinances and
resolutions of said city, the owners anG
occupants of all the lots and parts of al
lots fronting and abutting upon sale
streets, hereinafter, particularly des
cribed, have not built or caused to be
built such side walks 80 as aforesaid, de
clared to be necessary and duly ordered
to be built and construct
ed: And. whereas the aforesaid
side walks have been built and con
structed by the city contractor, under
contracts made pursuant to law and the
ordinances of said city, after due anf
legal notice in that behalf, he, the city
contractor being the lowest bidder ant
contractor therefor, and which said side
walks have been duly examined by the
city engineer, and by him accepted OF
the part of the city, and all things sc
done as aforesaid confirmed and ap
proved by the mayor and council. where
by and by reason of the premises afors
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BY WIRE TODAY.
Sudden Death Of General!
George 3. Mcclellan
Last Night.
The First Commander of
the Army of the Poto- !.
mac Joins the He
roes Gone Before.
Russia Aiming for the Purpose OF
Defending Her Interests in the
Balkan States.
Turkey has 10000 Troops
Ready to Place in Active
Service in the BaIkas.
Death of General Mcclellan.
THE BaIEF ANNOUNCEMENT.

New York, Oct. 29-General Geo. B.
Mcclellan died at his residence on
Orange Mountain, suddenly, OF heart
disease, about midnight last night.
DETAILS OF HIS SUDDEN DEATH.
Gen. Mcclellan died early after mid
night, of neuralgia of the heart. He
had been under a physicians care about
two weeks. Nothing serious was ex-
pected, until suddenly he was taken
worse yesterday. He died surrounded
by his family. He arrived home about
SIX weeks ago from a trip west with his
family and invitations had been issued
for a reception this evening. He died
at st. Claus, Orange Mountain, where
had lived nearly twenty years.
THE NEWS IN NEW YORK.
AT General McClellan's office in this
city only the the news of his demise had
been received. He had been failing fol
months past and had not visited the
Office in two weeks, though Il
was not expected his illness
would result fatally. He leaves q sol
and daughter, the former just complet
ing his education. As soon as the new
spread through the city great sorro,
was expressed at the general
death. Flags on the publ
buildings were placed at halt-mas'
lTba n A p poato h,,va ballad p,aak
ing to express their sorrow and offer
body guard for the remains. Arrange
ments for the funeral have not yet bee
made.
FLAGS AT HALE last. /,
Washington, d. c., Oct. 29-The pre-
ident orders that all flags on the exec,
tive buildings be placed at half ma!
until after the funeral of Gen. McCIe
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1885-10-29
His Head is better.

Philadelphia, Pa, Oct. 29-Robert
Cook, secretary of the Philadelphia
Press, who was struck on the head yes
terday with a Ratchet by q colored jani-
tor, passed q good night and this morn
ing his condition is viewed hopefully by
his physicians.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1885-10-29
Mitchell Nan Killed.

Mitchell, Oct. 29-Demick McClatchie,
a prominent farmer and politician
of Dawson county, was killed by the
cars at Mt. Vernon. early yesterday
morning. He attempted to leave the
front end of the oaboose of q freight
train as the train palled through the
town, and it was supposed aiighted
with safety. His body, cut in two, and
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1885-10-29
nooks ana R.eords nurned.

Chicago, Oct. 29-The Evening Jour
nails Nation, Illinois, special says a fire.
in the Dale house this morning slightly
damaged the hotel and burned a stock
of books IN the basement valued at
$4,000. The city records, also in store
we're totally DESTROYED.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1885-10-29
striking switchmen.

Chicago, Oct. DAT noon to-day the
switchmen employed by the Illinois
Central railway at their city yards went
out on q strike. The men declare they
are allowed only $1,000 o month and
their helpers $685. 90 and no pay for extra
or Sunday work, while all other roads IN
the city pay their gangs $1,000 a month
and credit them for all over time.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1885-10-29
FLAGS AT HALE MAST.
FOREIGN.
FAyoRs rHE SULTAN,

.#l..uH 1aIoIhS L obAd
Belgrade, Oct. 29-The Servian
premier has SEM note to the powers in
which he expresses a desire for peace on
the basis of the Berlin treaty. He also
says he hopes to see the sultan's
authority restored in Bulgaria and
eastern Roumella.
RUSSIA AND THE BALKAN STATES.
London, Oct. 29-Dispatches from
st. Petersburg to-day state that the
Russian cabinet officials allege that
Austria and Servla are intriguing for
territorial ACKNOWLEDGEMENT detrimental
to Russian interests in the Balkan pen
insula. Information has just been re-
ceived from what they consider a relia-
BILE source that Russia has for the past
few days been secretly srmlng with a
view of being prepared at any moment,
should the contingency arise, to assert
her claims in the Balkan states.
ATTEMPTED ASSASSINATION.
Paris, Oct. 29-Considerable excite
ment was created here to-day by an at
tempt to asssssinate M. DeFrsycinet,
French minister of foreign affairs. Al
ter attending the cabinet meeting De
Freycinet took dinner, and while re-
turning to the building occupied by the
ministry of foreign affairs a man step
ped into the roadway and fred a pistol
| directly at the carriage in which he was
seated. DeFreycinet fortunately was
unframed and before the culprit could
fire again he was arrested by police Of
icers. When the would be assassin ar.
rived at the police station he confessed
that he did not know DeFreycinet per-
sonally and refused to give his name or
occupation. The prisoner looks like a
mechanic of superior intelligence and
appears to be Of Italian origin.
TURKIsH WAR PREPARATIONS.
Constantinople, Oct. 29-The war of
fee presents a scene of unusual activity
clearly indicating that the porte is de
termined on the adoption of effective
measures in event the conference of the
powers failing to agree on a plan fol
the settlement of the Roumellt
I question. An official report shows tina
10000 Turkish troops are now mustered
at available points on the frontier TO
| active service in the Balkan peninsula
and that reinforcements are continually
forming. The Mustahfiz or Lauds
| turn and the B~ashibazoukI
have been summoned for military
duty. The levy of the Landsturm i
only resorted to as a war measure, ant
will add wei 100000 men to the service
Circassia has rendered 5000 cavalry an,
Albania has promised to assist the porte
In view of this Turkish troops in .Albau
10 have been withdrawn and massed o.
the Greek, Bulgarian and SerYian front
iers.
DOUBLE DEALING.
Berlin, Oct. 29-Speaking of Care
lines affair, the North German Gazett
hints that the diplomatic dealings {
Senior Eldnager, Spanish minister {
foreign affairs. respecting that dii
pute, are of q double character
THE ISLAND OF YAP.
Madrid, Oct. 29-Prince Bismarc
having refused to admit the claim of th
Spanish priority of possession of til
Island of zap, Spain has prepared al
other note containing q severe argr
ment against the logical deduction {
the German chancellor and insisting o
the acceptance of the claim of SPANS
priority.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1885-10-29
The stnck X

New YORK, Oct. 29-Stocks irregular
this morning, opening within moderate
range. Alter the opening they became
heavy, but soou rallied to opening fig
ures. The advance was checked and o
decline followed of 4@58c. At IL the
market was generally active and firm.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1885-10-29

otherwise badly mangled, was found on
the track, however, a half hour later.
The night was vet, aud he Is supposed
to have lost his footing and slipped off
the steps. MIR. McClatchie held the Of
fee of commissioner of this county sew
eral years.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1885-10-29
CHICAGO.
Chicago. Oct, 20.

Chicago. Oct. 20.
WREAT-After ruling strong early, fell back
on free SELF g and closed go under yesterday;
SIC cash; SEC November; s7T4ssc December;
$3.50 January; 95Ac May.
CoRN-Firm; 4Oac cash, sshGsassc No
vember; $40 year.
oATs-frm; 25Ac cash, 25a.o November; 29ac
May.
RYE-61c.
BARLEY-66cs
FLAxsEED-S116Mc.
WHISKY $1.l5.
Pork Steady; $S. zoe cash, Eoyem-
Der; s. PKG December; S9.02hc January.
~LAnD-Steady; ! 5.S2M cash, and November
S9.00ta 02hc january.
Roas-Receipts. $4,000. active; slow
Tor light. IS. 2503.70; rough packing, s.. 2O4
$40; heavy packing and shippipg. $s,40@
800.
CATTLE-Receipts. 1890; good grades strong
others dull; for shipping, S4.00Qt5. 90: butch
ers, 1.750S.50; Texans, S2.25a3 90; stockers
S2.0003.7 rs.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1885-10-29
Three known to he Drowned.

East Saginaw, Mich, Oct. 29-It ap-
pears to-day that many of those report
ed drowned in the accident last night
have been found. Besides the boy
drowned last night, two others are miss
ing and are supposed to be drowned.
These are J. Sharp and George Burnett,
who were known to be on the bridge at
the time of the disaster. Men'are busy
dragging the river. An inquest was be.
gun this morning.
The accident above referred 10 was
cansed by the breaking of a bridge last
night, (which precipitated sixty people
into the water.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1885-10-29
MARKETS BY

NEwiYoRE.
New York. Oct. %.
WHEAT-About unchanged less dong; $500
$3.50 November; 8s@9SIc December; 99AG
Sl.00sac January; Sl.069sul. 071sc May.
OoRN-DuQ; mixed western spot, 4315sLac;
future, 46A@52Sc.
OATs-Dull and a shade easier; western. 500
SOC.
PonK-Steady; SO. 100000.
LARD-Firm; S6.20c.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1885-10-29
a

MILWAUKEE.
Milwaukee, Oct. %.
WHEAT-Weak; sbac cash; sec Noyem-
Der; s7Bc December.
Consistently; 4O3sc.
OATs-Firm a4Ac
RYE-Steady; Gle.
BARLEY-Steady; 56Mc.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1885-10-29

Hole in-the-Day, great grandson OF
the famous Chippews chief of that name,
is in the city with Minnesota iHtluence
to secure from the president an sppolnt-
ment to West Point when asvacanoy oc-
ours. He is young, talented, straight
and Of q very prepossessing personal APP
pearance, with but little to suggest In
dian blood in his VEINS. He dressed
welland is said TO be highly educated
Tor his yeara. He was at the war depart
ment and made . very favorable
Impression upon the officials that he
met.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1885-10-29

The widow Of Gen. Grant has been
greatly grieved and panied by the public
discussion Of the domestic affairs OF her
daughter, Mrs. Nellie Sartorls. The
Public Ledger is authorized to say that
all reports to the effect that Mrs. Saf-
toris has applied, or contemplates apply
ing, for q divorce or separation from her
husband are entirely without founda.
tion and cruel words to her feelings.
The campaign for the election OF state
officers opened at Redfield Tuesday
with q stirring speechlby A. O. Mellette,
the nominee for governor. s. g. Up
dyke, of Wstertowp, also spoke. Meet
ings have been arranged for an active
campaign of Sphinx county. While
doubt exists in many minds as to the
successful outcome Of the statehood
business before the coming congress, q
live interest is manifested and the en-
thusiasm may draw out a very fair vote,
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1885-10-29

ThurBday's Minneapolis Tribune con
taina over twenty letters from different
portions Of Dakota on the question OF
division. These letters were sent in re-
spouse to q request OF the editor Of the
Tribune, in order to get at the exact
feeling In regard to division, and cover
the entire territory. Nearly NIL from
south Dakota and some from north Da-
kota favor division on the 46th parallel.
Bismarck and Fargo, as was expected,
are in. favor OF admission as a whole,
white Mandan and Aberdeen are Divided
on division ON the Missouri river. The
Tribune has finally become satisfied that
south Dakota is overwhelmingly In
favor Of division on the 4sth parallel.
a Chicago stock yard firm, have just
completed the collection and classical.
ton OF important statistics relating to
the cattle, corn and hog crops in the
states OF Illinois, Iowa, Missouri. Kan.
sas, Nebraska, Wisconsin and Minnesota,
LIZ ~
They sent out some 1000 circulars to
people who were practically interested
and received at least so per cent, Of the
answers. The principal questions were;
Are there more or less hogs in your
vicinity than last Year," Answers, 1853
more. 966 less, and 1875 the same. '.Is
there any hog cholera?" Answers, 9I2
yes, 691 no. IF 30, is there more O,
less than last year?" Answers, 1873 more
$40 less and l23 the same. "When will
the bulk Of the hogs be marketed y
Answers, 53S in November and $40 in
December. .sWhen hogs are ready 10,
market II the price should be low viii.
many hold for higher prices ?" Answers
5SS no and 1911 yes. "Are there
more or less cattle being fed than last
year?' Answers, 444 more, 500 less, Az
the same. aIs the corn crop greater o,
less than last year," Answers, los;
greater, 1865 leas, $40 the same. SIS corr
aelling at q higher or lower figure thar
last year Answers; 1856 higher, S8i
lower, $40 the same.
~
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For Sale.

One 5-Horse power engine and
boiler in good repair, $3.50.
One 2-Horse tread power. j.
1. Case, manufacturer, almost
new, wilib sold cheap.
Just the thing to saw wood. shell corn, grind
feed, pump water, grind. plows, $4,000,
MARTIN s.
Foundry and Machine shop. yankton.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1885-10-29
Chicago, Ocs, 20, 2:SOp. m

Chicago, Oct, %, ESQ p. m.
Wheat-Weak, declined hc.
Coru-Steady, unchanged,
Uats--A shade easier.
~Pork-Steady, shade frmer.
Lard-Steady, shade firmer.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1885-10-29

Ex-Gov. Ramsay, chairman of the Utah
commission, presented the report of the
commission to the secretary of the lnte-
rlor to-day. The commission say it, is
now only a matter of time when polyga-
my will become extinct, and recommend
the continuation of the same policy.
ANOTHER TRI REWARDED.
The secretary Of the treasury to-day
appointed Robert J. Mayfield, Of Indi.
ana, to be chief of the division in the
Office of the Comptroller of the currency
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