Bismarck weekly tribune., 1886-12-17
DAKOTA.
A Few Observations From the Ex.
Capital Needed Appropria-
tlons For the Insane.
The County Seat Fight in Sphinx III
nally Ends Redffeld Comes
Out Victorious.
Yankton.3

YANKTON, OAK, Dec. 8--[Speciall y
There is something about the southern part
Of Dakota that at once shows its age and
also gives one the impression Of stability
and permanency. Riding along the rail
road from Hutchinson county south, one
not only sees groves Of thrifty trees at short
intervals, but all along, on either side, farm
buildings and cultivated land. i 1t is said
there are not two sections of land in
the Yankton district that have not been
entered upon. ~.
The streets of Yankton are exceptionally
wide and lined on either side by vigorous
looking trees, which, even in winter, are
materially Identifying. Here, too, are not
only few fine residences, but very MANY.
which impress one with the idea that their
builders have become Yankton citizens
with the determination to stay. And so of
the business blocks that line the streets
but then there are but few places in the
territory that are blessed with twenty-five
years of permanence. -
1anktOn has reason to be proud of its
@ surrounding agrlcnltural region. Corn,
cattle and hogs are the staple productions,
ana they are staple. A large harvest of
corn has crowned the farmers season of
work. and large drOves of splendid hogs are
seen on the streets daily on their journey
TO market. There is large packing house
operated in the southeastern part Of the
city. A.
Yankton is city of institutions. A
handsome building on the northern
outskirts of the city is the college under
the auspices of the Congregational society.
Here are over eighty students pursuing the
higher branches of learning in an institu-
ton of good reputation. TO the west of
nd1 on lnh sv,ct it,,ks
where about eighty of the dusky youth are
Systematically drilled in civilized methods.
A prominent citizen most kindly offered
the TRIBUNE's Wayfarer an opportunity
OF visiting the territory's insane hospital
situated here. A mile and half over
rounding country, and the weIl-arranged
grounds are reached. The land occupied
is school section, given the territory by
congress. Upon the crest of gradually
sloping land Sits the building, both impos-
ing and beautiful: Around it, the past sea-
son, , 2.0oO trees have been set out, over
ll,oOO OF which are alive and vigorous.
Directly across the driveway in front is
large fountain. in the midst Of grounds de-
voted in season to the raising of flowers.
Upon entering the building, the ever pleas
ant, courteous and thoughtful superinten-
dent, Dr. Craven, is always to be found
with hearty welcome for visitors. No
sooner is one within the house than he is
strongly impressed with the neatness of
everything. The main part of the building
Is handsomely furnished and finely car
peted. + +s52s :, y: ~ ~
The walls, floors, stairways, rooms ETC..
are scrupulOusly clean. In the basement is
the Kitchen; store rooms, laundry, ETC.
Patients are given meats three times a day
and fed, it is safe to say, better than they
ever were before. The writer had the
pleasures of meeting Adjutant General Free
in his pitiable condition. His condition,
however, is much improved since his treat
ment here. He has the liberty of the prem
iSes and loiterS in the Offices and parlOrs
or out of doors at his inclination but with
a Watchfu] adviser always near at hand.
He reads the papers and said he was much
pleased to learn of Col. Tyner's appoint
ment
Mention should be made of the large
amount Of products that were raised this
year upon the two hundred acres of titled
! land but there is limit of correspondence
One word more is necessary. Each ward
Of the institution is intended to contain at
the most only twenty. A capacity for 12O
inmates is now used by l48, and many
urgent cases refused admission from
! necessity. Whatever else may come before
the legislature this winter, there should be-,
, beyond question will be, speedy and liberal
appropriations made for an enlargement of
this Institution and also the one at James
town. DR.. Craven by external evidence
and by reputation is splendid man for his
position and deserves much credit for the
ease and satisfaction with which he does
hic uOrly