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Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-12-27

The dying year takes with it to the
mysterious bourne Que of the nations
greatest men-John A. Logan, general
in our armles during the gloom of our
country's years OF war, senator and
statesman in the succeeding years of
peace. He died at his home In Wash
ington yesterday afternoon. His illness
was only brief and his death unexpected
to his friends aud the nation at large.
He was taken last week with rheuma-
tism, but was not considered in
dangerous condition until Saturday,
when it was announced that his family
was seriously alarmed and friends be.
came despondent. Yesterday afternoon
the wires flashed the intelligence that
General Logan was dead. His first
rheumatic attack was in his right wrist.
From this he had partially recovered
when q severe cold caused return OF
the disease, which spread over his en-.
tire body and was accompanied by high
fever and delirium. His system was re-
duced by overwork and he became o
ready prey to the disease which quickly
closed his eyes in death and removed
from the arena of life one of its most
prominent figures.
General Logan was born in jackson
county, Illinois. OF his age we have no
record, as he was always reticent on that
point. But it was generally conceded
bthat he had passed the half way
mark between sixty and
seventy. He received uni
versity education and adopted the pro-
fesslon OF law. During the Mexican war
he enlisted as private soldier and SUBJ
ssquently became quartermaster OF
volunteers. Returning to his Illinois
home at the close of the Mexican war,
he resumed his civil vocation. In 184s
he was elected clerk of the court of Jack
son county and was chosen member of
the Illinois legislature in 1852, 1853,
1856 and 1857. During this period he
was also prosecuting attorney OF his
county. In 1856 he was a presidential
elector on the Buchanan ticket. He
served as congressman in the thirty
sixth and thirty-seventh congresses and
resigned his seat in congress to enter
the army in 1861. Tn 1866 LIE was ap-
pointed minister to Mexico and declined
the appointment. Subsequently his
Illinois commitments returned him to
congress and he served there through
the fortieth and forty-frst terms. In
1870 he was elected United States sena-
tor and served in that body from 1871 to
1877, after which he resumed the prac
tice of Law in Chicago. In 1885 he wss re.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-12-27

At meeting in Huron last week the
state executive committee deciaed to
institute vigorous campaign through
out south Dakota. Speakers will be
put ia the tielu and the case will be
presented as it now stands. A citizens,
meeting, held at the same time, adopted
the following:
Resotoed, That We, the citizens of
Huron and Beadle county, regardless of
politics, are Interchangeable in favor of
division and statehood, one and INSOFAR
able, now and forever; that we will
heartily back up the constitutional GEN.
ventlon, the state legislature and the
govern Or and state officers in all their
efforts frr division and stht ehood, and
We conn 81 them to go on ull they get
it. and call on US for whatever tLey
need.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-12-27

elected to the United States senate and
his term would have expired In 1891.
| The republican convention of 1884 nomi-
mated him to the second place on the
presidential ticket and he was defeated
along with james G. Blaine. This is o
brief outline of his OWL and political
career.
During the years of the war of the
rebellion General Logan rendered his
country brilliant and conspicuous service.
Commissioned a colonel of volunteers he
| went out at the beginning of the war In
command of an Illinois regiment. A
soldier by instinct, the qualities with
which nature had endowed him served
him well in place of the military educa-
tion which gave to his associates pre-
cedence in the line of promotion. BY
his natural abilities, his indomitable
push and his heroic fighting qualities he
soon rose to the rank of major
general along with such men as Grant,
Sherman, Mcpherson, Howard and
Thomas. Faithful to his superiors,
quick to execute their orders, ready at
all times to lead in the fore front of
deadly strife, General Logan became
one Of the most implicitly trusted COM
manders in the army of the west.
Possessing in marked degree the conf
dence and affection of his soldiers, his
became an lnvinoible host whenever it
moved and it was the boast of Logan's
men that they never knew defeat. He
rose to the command of the fifteenth
army corps, the organization which had
given Sbern nan name and fame, and on
that bloody day in front of Atlanta when
MCPHERSON fell the command of the
army of the Tennessee devolved upon
Logan at the most critical juncture Of
the fearful struggle. How we'll General
Logan performed his part history tells
in Its record of the victory won by
federal bayonets. After this contest the
command of the army of the Tennessee
belonged to General Logan by the right
of every argument soldier can advance.
But his superiors preferred West
Pointer for the place and General
Logan loyalty ucquissced in their de-
cislon aud went back to his place at the
head of the fifteenth corps and there re-
mained until peace came at Petersburg
and at Raleigh. Many warrior with
less prbvo1etion wnuid have taken him
kn @I,n l..
but General Logan was patriotic
soldier who had enrolled his name that
he might serve bis country and where
ever he was placed there his duty was.
He remained at his post until he was no
longer needed and was mustered out
| With the veterans who had followed him
through four years Of sanguinary strife.
With the career II 8 neral Logan
since the war the pubIlc /, tamiliar. He
had steadily grown in puuln estimation.
His party was about ready to place
upon him the honor of presidential
nomination and his popularity would
have borne him into the chair of the
| chief executive of the land. But the
God of nations had ordered otherwise
and stricken country bows over his
inanimate clay. His name goes down to
posterlty along with those OF the noblest
patriots, the greatest heroes, the most
estimable men OF the land. In his death
the soldier loses time tried friend, the
citizen an honorable atesmsn and the
nation AN able counsellor.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-12-27
THE sIAIE OF DAKOTA.
Its Right to Organize u state Estab
lisheG by Precedent


lished by Precedent.
Denver (CoD Tribune
18th: Tne people of south Dakota
something over year ago adopted q
state Constitution and organized state
government. The constitution con-
tanned clause temporarily prohIbit-
ing the government from going into
operation. The question now apita.
ting the people of Dakota is whether or
not they shall repeal this clause. The
question before the country In general
is whether the repeal of this clause
would set the wheels of the state gov
ernment in motion in fact,
the organization OF state would there
By be complete, congress never having
authorized the people to form state
government.
The democrats are opposing the adj
mission of south Dakota, and Senator
Vest claims that the action of it's peo-
pie Was unauthorized and revolutionary,
and thatit should be rebuked. Whether
it was revolutionary or not revolution,
ary does not, necessarily, affect the in
quiry as to what the status of Dakota
would be if the, ptohibitive clause
referred to were repealed. That inquiry
Is merely as to whether the people
of q territory have the power to legally
organize state government and sub
stitute 1T for the territorial government,
without the consent of congress having.
first been given. There is one way OF,
examining this subject, and that Is by
the light OF precedent. II congress has
ever, in admitting states into the union
acknowledged the existence OF this
power, it cannot now, consistently, deny
it.
The first principle which demands
recognition Is that nothing but state
can be admitted into the union. Tins
ls union OF states, not of territories.
NJ territory can be admitted into the
union. In every case where o state has
been admitted it's organization AS state
was recognized as complete before the
question ol its admission was decided.
Texas was state before it came into the
union. President Grants proclamation
admitting Colorado declared that the
conditions imposed by congress on "the
state of Colorado to entitle that state to
admission 10 the union'' were ratified
and accepted. Colorado was by the Ian
guage of thus proclamation acknowl-
edged to be q state before it became o
member Of the union. The very fact
OF admitting a state into the union is an
acknowledgement OF its pre.existence as
state.
In 1885 the legislature OF the territoty
OF Arkansas. without the consent Of
| congress- called convention OF the REQ
pie of the territory to meet on January
LIST, 1886, to adopt . constitution With n
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-12-27
Don't Experiment..

You cannot afford to waste time IN
experimenting when your lungs are IN
danger. Consumption always seems at
first, only cold. Do not let any dealer
impose upon you with some cheap imi-
tation of DR.. Kings New Discovery for
consumption, coughs aud colds. bnt be
sure you get the genuine. Because he
can make more profit he can tell you he
has something just. as good, or Just the
same. Don't be dec eived, but insist
upon getting DIR. Kings New Discovery.
which is guaranteed to give relief in all
throat, lonR and chest affections. Trial
bottles free at Purdy & Brecht's Drug
store, Third street.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-12-27

view to admission into the union. The
convention met and adopted constitu-
ton. A menorinl vas sent to congress
asking for admission into the unicn.
Notwithstanding congress had never
given Its Consent to the organization OF
state government by the people OF
Arkansas, bill was introduced into
the senate admitting the new state. 1t
was opposed on the ground that the
action of the people was revolutionary.
ln the face of this opposition the bill
became a law. In the senate there were
only six votes against it. and only two
OF them were from the south. In the
house the vote was LAB to so, and only
Two OF the minority votes were from the
south. 5Ft
The conclusion is irresistible that con.
gress, including most OF the southern
members, acknowledged by admitting
Arkansas under those circumstances
that the unauthorized attempt of the
people to organize state government
was uccessful-that by their act new
state did in fact come into existence.
The case OF Michigan was even stronger,
for there the msohinery of the nn-5
authorized or revolutionary state gov
ernment Was actually in operation be-
union. The precedent which congress
established in the cases of Arkansas and
Michigan is applicable to Dakota. In
the face of the precedent it cannot be
denied that the people of that territory
have the power to efrectuaily organize
state government even though oon-
eress has not previously given its con-
sent.
Although Senator Vest may say that
this is revolutionary method of organ
izIng state government. he cannot in
the light OF these precedents deny that
by it state government is in fact organ
ized, Standing in the light Of these
precedents we may say that congress
could refuse to admit the new state into
the union without affecting its existence
as a state. South Dakota could not
participate in the administration of the
national government without being first
admitted into the union. It could send
no senators and no representatives to
congress. .andit could take no part in
the election OF o president. But, iusti-
fed by the precedents which congress
has established. the people OF south Da-
kota could within Its boundaries govern
themselves in all domestic affairs by
their state government The national
government could by force of arms break
down the state government; but in ac-
acknowledgements of the sacred right of
elf-government--the cornerstone of
American liberty-justice would demand
that the people of Dakota be allowed to
preserve their state government intact,
without armed interference by the au-
thoritiea ct Washington
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-12-27
Saved His Life.

MIR. d. Il. Wilcoxson, of Horse Gave,
KY, says be was, for many years, badly
afflicted with phthlsic, also diabetes; the
pains were almost uncomfortable and
would sometimes almost throw him into
convulsious. de tried Electric Bitters
and got relief from first bottle and after
taking six bottles, was entirely cured,
and had gained in flesh eighteen
pounds. Says he positively believes he
would have died, had it not been for the
relief afforded by Electric Bitters. Sold
for 800 bottle by Purdy & Brecht.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-12-27
40 Whom it may Concern.

Take notice, Lnat on The 25th day of j June, 1885,
u petition was hied In the once of tho county
nierk of 'iankton county. Dakota terri.ory.
praying the boaro OF county comDllssiUners 0
sald county 70 locate aud establish ditch or
drain to run as follows: Commencing ut the
brldge buiIa by the Chicago anu Northwestern
rallr oau compsMy where the same CroBSes :. lay
creek III he county OF lunkton, ana territory
OF D1kota, ana running thence IN soutneasU-
erly direction To point IN the boundary line
between the counties of Clay and laukton, in
said territory KNOWN as the e''tlld bridge Site"
about two hundred Rad ten t210) rods north of
the northw esI corner of section thirty {SO) in
townshi. ninety-four (94j north OF range fifty
thence running IN u southeasteriy direction TO
the bridge across sRid >JIay creek, known as
Harris bridge to culvert about one hundred
and thirty ll30) rods south of the north west
corner of section two (2) township ninety. hree
(93); thence following the general direction and
as near al may be the bed of said Clay creek IA
the same now runs to @ point kRoWn 'Olay
creek falls, I" SAID petitlon being signed by ID.
y. Lawrence, John Wlli4ams aud Andrew ck-
son. That the county commissioners in and
for said counties of lankton and clay, Dakota
territory, Gid on the 1Uth day OF July, 1883, ap-
point viewers TO view sbld proposeu ditch or
Drain and to report ah to the public utIlity of
the same. From the report Vi said viewers
IN and for Yankton county, Dakota territory
on the 9TH day OF October, 1856, IL appears that
they report in favor of The utility and public
benettof said proposed ditch or drain: thai the
ton AID Clay countles have filed the llth day
of January 1887, at 10 O'Clock d. m. and wlil
meet IN joint session at the office of the county
clerk for YAnkto county In the city of Yank-
ton, Dakota territory. 1or the hnaI hearing of
SAID report.
The said proposed ditch or drain will run
through and affect lands owned by The follow
ing named parties as far as their names can be
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-12-27

Ex- Mayor Il. w. Townley, Judge T. r. Mo
Banker; q. 3. Davis. Banker: and j o Tichc-
nor, Merchant all of Elizabeth, N. 8 earnestly
commend ElJ's Cream Balm as specific for
catarrhal affections.
had Catarrh for ten years. and in Janu-
sry boughta bottle of Ely. Cream Balm at ID.
M stockmon's Pioneer Drug Store and have
remedy ever tried.-Jas. l.. Anderson, suisun,
nj :
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-12-27

There is probability that the house
will pass the senate resolution clang ging
the presidential Inauguration day from
March 4 to April 80, The chief areu-
ment in favor of the change is that 1t
will lengthen the last session of each
congress,
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-12-27

We ereproduce in this issue AN editorial
from the Denver Tribune-Republican in
behalf OF the south Dakota statehood
plan. It cites precedents for the pro-
posed course and is the more Interesting
because it comes from the youngest
state in the union-the last to experi-
ence the tolls and tribuletions attendant
upon admi-n,s.s
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-12-27

When Very Young Children are
deprived of their natural pourishment,
it is difficult to procure proper substi-
tute therefor; hence the alarming NOR
tality among infants. Mellin's Food,
which is recommended by the highest
medical authorities, has been prepared
to meet this very want.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-12-27

I 7 Is the only dry blower in the market OF
that can be put IN the market without infrin,
gIng on patents. 1t is adapted to any climate
using neither water or heat. here is noti ;ag
TO freeze and no danger ot accident by fire. &C
is automatic in its action, 1t avoids ali the
oefects and filth of the various water aud
steam machines. there being no ashes or other
LeHldue. Ii glves YOU . perfect light without
fre or water. 1t is iadoreed by the insurance
men; and remember that machine cap.b Bile of
lighting large building REQ aires less care and
attention than an ordinary lamp. 1t simply
needs winding up like a clock once twice q
week and gives better and cheaper hght tuan
the cheapest coal gas. For further infoTma-
tion apply TO j. ii. CAMPbELL,
Mechanical Engineer, corner Oapitol ..ad End
streets, Ysnkton, ID. T. Postotiice Box 7Sa
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-12-27

Another eye witness to the murder of
George O. Haddock has b-en fou in
Sioux City. Name and particulars are
kept from the p nl'".
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-12-27

The report that on president contem-
plates convening the tiftietb congress
in extra session after the 4th of March Is
not credited At Washington.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-12-27
Daily 2erresis an1a gakstaaa,l

THE DAILY PRESS AND DAKOTAIAN
is published every evening, excepting Sum
days.
TERMS OF SUBsoRIPT1oN-By carriers, per
month, 81 90; prr year, SI2 90; by mai, per
month, sc cents; per year, $40 40.
Office PRESS AND DAKoTAIAN block corner of
Third and Capital streets.
Telephone number s.
BOWEN 4 KINGSBURY, Prop'trs.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-12-27
Proposals for Publishing County
f1 Board Proceedings, sc,

DROPOSALS will be received at the Office of
the County Clerk4of Yankton county up
TO 10 O'Clock a. M, an1ary 3, 1887, for the pub
county commissioners of Yankton county, and
all the legal notices required by said board or
by law, to be published.
By order of the Board of County Commits.
toner's. ERlJK IVERSON,
d&wtd County Clerk.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-12-27
Notice for Proposals.

NOTICE ii hereby given that sealed pro-
IN posals will be received at the county clerks
otfica far the county of Yankton, d. T., mp to
10 O'Clock D. M. on Monday, January Srd, 1887.
for medical attend anoe for the county poor and
county prisoners confined in the county jaiA
and for furnishing medicines for the term of
one year from January 8rd 1857.
The county reserves the right to reject any
or all bids, H
=. IYEhSON, County Clerk.
December 10th. 1888.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-12-27

r sEGAL BLANK CATALOGUE FOB IsS6t
IA The Press and Dakotaian Legal RlN
Catalogue for 1855, 10 now ready for deGver5s
Bent tree to any address on application.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-12-27
THE CITY FISH MARKET

( I HANDLE Fresh Trout, White Fish and Cat
fish. Will seud wagon around on WedEes-
days and Fridays anu will deliver Fish al any
time when ordered. Oysters IN season. Fruits
of all descriptions.
The public patronage is respectfully solicit
ed. Satisfaction Guaranteed. Yours reenect
fully, Nj. p. BOWLING.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-12-27

BOWEN 4 KINGsBURY, Prop'trs.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1886-09-22
JEFFERSON COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT.

Mary Gruetzmacher, of this city, who
plead guilty before the Jefferson county
circuit court last week to keeping house
Of prostitution, was fined 800 and costs,
amounting to 5000. The fine was paid.
Patrick Burke. accused of entering
Gipgles' saloon, in this city, in company
with Mike Tracy and stealing drinks and
cigars, was discharged. Burke was elo-
quently defended by R. B. Kirkland.
Burke admitted that he had already
served three terms in Waupun for steal
ing.
In the case of John Murray, charged
with choking and robbing James Hart
ford about six weeks ago, back of Riley's
saloon, in this city, the jury rendered
verdict of not guilty.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1886-09-22
A FAlSEH00D NAILED.

[Albert Lea (Minn.) Enterprise.]
The charge has been made by Demo
Gratis that Mr.. Lovely was copperhead
while living at WATERFOWL, Wis, in 1866.
Fortunately the proof is at hand that this
charge is untrue. Below is fac smile
of hand bill printed at WATERFOWL upon
the occasion of the assassination of Abra-
ham Lincoln. The original hand bill is
in Mr.. Lovely's possession, and can be
aeen by any one who desires. 1t expresses
sentiments which no copperhead could
bave entertained, and Mr.. Lovely wrote
and drew up the same himself. On the
occasion referred to in this hand bill Mr..
Lovely delivered an address in the
Methodist church of WATERFOWL as did
Hon. Hiram Barber, Jr., since Repub-
lican member of Congress from Chicago,
and now a resident of Mitchell, D. T.:
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1886-09-22
HUSTISFORD.

Mrs. A. Nj. Green, of Beaver Dam, was
guest of her daughter, Mrs. Aaron
Baker last week.
Henry Schultz is going to blacksmith
ing on his own hook, and has built
a new shop at south end of Main street.
John S. Koch is taking the advantage
of low water. to put in new foundation
under his mill
The Democratic delegates to the con-
vention Thursday, are anticipating a
lively time, and sore fare openly threat
ening that if certain candidates fail to get
the nomination, they viii help defeat the
successful ones.
G. n. Fletcher is putting up base
ment wall on which he will erect barn
some time in the near future.
Miss Julia Baker, of Chicago. and Miss
Annie Rutherford, of WATERFOWL, are
visiting in the neighborhood.
FARMER.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1886-09-22
LAKE MILLS VS.. HARTFORD.

The game of base ball between the
Lake Mills Blues and the Hartfords,
PLAYED on the Central Fair grounds last
Friday afternoon was sharp and inter
esting contest on the diamond field. 1t
was mainly a game of pitchers. The
ba ttery of each club performed splendid
work and the fielders of both mines must
be credited with some brilliant and diff
cult catches. The closeness of the game
rendered it intensely interesting through
out. The Lake Mills made two runs, one in
the first inning and one in the fourth and
the Hartfords one run il the second. In
the fifth inning Mills, the Lake Mills
catcher had to retire, his finger being
injured and his place was taken by
Crumpr who maintained the good work
of Mills. Albert Quentmeyer of this city
umpired the game, and, all things con-
sidered, did very we'll in the position.
Another game between these clubs is
arranged to be played in Oconomowoc as
soon as Mr.. Mills hand will permit aim
to catch and it will no doubt draw large
audience from this city. Below is the
score: