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St. Landry democrat., 1886-10-23

TaE French Senators LAFAYETTE and
grevy refuse to coma to America to the
dedication OF the Barthclli statue.
St. Landry democrat., 1886-10-23

THE director of the French Catholic mis-
sions has been informed that seven hun
DIRE Christians have been massacred in
Tanho, Tonquin; also that thirty villages
in that district have been burned and nine
thousand inhabitants are starving.
St. Landry democrat., 1886-10-23

NATURAL gas was struck at Fairmont,
w. Va, on the Sth. 1t is said by expe-
rienced gas men to be the largest we'll in
the country. The noise from the rush of
the gas can he heard from six to ten miles.
St. Landry democrat., 1886-10-23

TIE elections in Bulgaria for members
Of the great sobranje to elect a successor to
Prince Alexander resulted in a crushing
defeat OF the Russian party.
St. Landry democrat., 1886-10-23

THE biennial session of the Supreme
Council of the Thirty third Degree NJ a.
sons for the southern jurisdiction of the
United States will begin in Washington
en- the 18Th inst. This is the Supreme
Council of the Scottish Rite, of which
General Albert Pike is Grand Comm and
St. Landry democrat., 1886-10-23

GENERAL VILLACAMPA's daughter had
an audience with the Queen of Spain and
expressed her gratitude for the clemency
shown to her ather.
St. Landry democrat., 1886-10-23

TIE German Government has received
q long dispatch from Herr Thilmann, the
German agent at Sofia. He describes the
position of affairs as extremely critical.
II is reported that Russia has notified the
Powers Of the necessity for the immediate
occupation of Bulgaria.
St. Landry democrat., 1886-10-23

THE report of the Egyptian Cotton As
sociation shows that the crop is fully up
to the average. The worms have disap-
peared. The Weld is estimated at 3.100,-
900 canters, and arrivals at Alexandria
show it to be of superior quality.
St. Landry democrat., 1886-10-23

PLANS for the Three Americas perma-
Rent exposition at Washington appear to
be taking definite shape.
St. Landry democrat., 1886-10-23

THE recent Treasury order reducing the
rate of dra whack on dried refined surar,
does not affect the existing rate of four
cents per Gallon less ten per cent. for sir
APPS resulting from the refining Of import
cd raw sugar.
St. Landry democrat., 1886-10-23

IT is stated confidently that several
changes are pending in the English Cabi-
net and will be announced early in No
venher
St. Landry democrat., 1886-10-23

ACCORDING to the National Cotton Ex-
change report the crop prospect was low
cred slightly during the past month.
St. Landry democrat., 1886-10-23
TOPICS OF THE DAY.
News from Everywhere.

CUSTOMS officers at San Francisco on
the sth seized $4,000 worth Of opium
.nu raied as tea.
St. Landry democrat., 1886-10-23

THE American Consul at Kingston. Ont,
having been asked by the the United
States Government to report if any dis
ease existed among cattle il that district,
made a close investigation and has report
ed in the negative
St. Landry democrat., 1886-10-23

AS the result of the final games of the
series the CHICAGO Base Ball Club is again
the champion of She League. It was a
close rub. The Browns, of st. Louis. are
again the champions of the Association.
St. Landry democrat., 1886-10-23

THE issue of one-dollar silver certificates
from October to IL was 100000. Many
more might have been issued had the
printing bureau been able to supply the
demand. The effect which the issue of
small certificates will have upon the cir
culation of the dollar pieces is being
watched with interest at the Treasury De-
partment, as well as by those who study
the currency question.
St. Landry democrat., 1886-10-23

SAMUEL FIFLDEN, one of the condemned
Chicago Anarchists, sends a letter to the
papers in which he speaks of the assault
made on the informer Waller in a Chicago
drinking saloon, and intimates that the
assault was arranged by the police to
make certain the doom of the cond emned
men.
St. Landry democrat., 1886-10-23

THE second Comptroller of the Teasury
has decided that where a claim against
the government once decided has been
reopened and reheard, a second rehearing
should not be granted except upon the
strongest evidence of irregularity in the
former proceeding or new discoveries of
essential fact
St. Landry democrat., 1886-10-23

REAR ADMIRAL EDWARD r. NICHOLS
died at Pomfret, Conn.,, on the 18th, after
short illness. Admiral Nichols had been
spending the summer at Pomfret, and had
been in usual health. He was found on the
morning of the 9th suffering from an APP
epletic fit, and was unconscious until his
death. He was sixty -four years old.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-07-17

In May, 1896, o o after Black came
into Office, he rejected the claim on the
report OF a board of examiners who
decided that there Was no evidence to
show that the claimant was wounded or
that he contracted piles III 1862. At the
instance Of General Rosecrans the case
was reopened and sent to another
board of examiners, who made the same
decision. When Rosecrans received
word that the claim had been rejected
again ne sent Wynne to Black himself
with a letter, saying:
From the Official letter giving the out
come of your examination and the de-
cision of the special examiner in regard
to Peter Wynne, it is clear to me that
they did not tell the truth. / want you
to see Peter Wynne himself and the pa
pers he hss. This would obllge n who
would otherwise call personally with Mr..
Wynne, who is, 1 am certain, a very
honest man.
Commissioner Black had a physical
examination made of Wynne. and found
that while he was not suffering from
piles, he did have q scar on his foot
which he said was that of q wound re-
ceived during the war. There was nc
evidence of disability. Black at once
wrote an order to place Wynne on the
pension rolls. Under Gate to-day the
commissi Q ers admitted that the facta
above stated are correct.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-07-17
For POLITICAL REASONS.

General Blacks Inconsistency Clear.
Iy Demonstrated by Record.
Washington, July 1.-THE COMMITTEES
that has been investigating Commits.
,sioner Black drew out some sensational
evidence to-day, tending to show thai
be has been guilty of doing exactly
what he charged his republican prede-
asssors With having done. Lest weeE
the committee sent to the pension Office
for the papers in six cases that had been
brought to their attention in which
Back has granted pensions against the
evidence and the decisions of his own
examiner. for political reasons or to
ublige personal or political friends, and
every Que of them is not only question:
able but worse than any of those vetoed
by the president at Blacks instance.
One of tho six cssss was taken up to-day
that of Pster$Wynne, ademoorat who
lives in Washington. His claim for
pension was based upon an alleged
wound ia the foot and for piles, ard it
has been TIRES times reiscted--once
Sgassnd nnalay,N sdminlssratioR end
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-07-17
MEXICAN TROUBLES.

Galveston, July ia special to the
News from Laredo says: For several
days past there have been rumors Of
serious trouble along the Mexican Dor.
der on the Rio Grande. Yesterday tels.
grams were, received from the city oi
Mexico ordering troops to be stationed
at Neuve Laredo and down the river to
suppress q contemplated revolutionary
outbreak in the state of Tamaulipas
To-day affairs assumed a graver attitude
from the fact that q number of Winches.
ter rifles have been purchased he-e with
which to arm q volunteer company oi
New Laredo to assist in the defense oil
that city. The latest reports received
tonight represent that q state Of
grave alarm exists, and that a serious
conflict will occur between the govern.
ment forces and revo%lutionists.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-07-17
LINCOLN COUNTY DROPS

Canton, July 16-The Advocate had
an interview to-day with @. O. Bagley.
of the Minneapolis chamber of COM
MERGE, who is looking after his grain
warehouse interests in Dakota. He says
the crops in this county are looking
better than in any section of the north.
west that he has visited. The barley
and rye harvest is over, and the farmers
are now cutting wheat and fax. The
fax crop will average thirty five bushels
per ncre. Reports to the Advocate from
every township in the county say the
crop outlook ia excellent.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-07-17
a Railrond ColIis,on.

Chicago, July IA collision occurred
at Lanark Junction last night between
freight trains on the Chicago Milwaukee
& st. Paul railroad, through the signals
being improperly given. The damage
is estimated at between $4,000 and $10,-
900. The train men jumped in the
darkness, but o tramp who was stealing
a ride was fatally injured and died this
morning.
The Journals Laaark special says the
wreck.occurred on.a bridge. The car on
tanning Jockeys and horses for the Free.
port races was thrown into the creek.
Two Jockeys were badly hurt and a
horse named Flora, valued of $500,
owned by Taylor, OF West Union, Iowa,
was killed. Belle, another valuable
%trotter, owned by MoLoy Merrill, was
also killed. 4 horse owned by Otto
K;ck5ush. of Wausau, WIS badly injured.
All the night passenger trains were
delayed by the wreck OF Ianark until
this morning.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-07-17
MExICAN

IA REVOLUTION IN EARNEsT-REcRUITs
BEING ENROLLED FOR THE CONFLICT.
New Laredo, Mexico, July 17-Excite-
ment rau high in this city yesterday,
caused by sensational reports, coming
from Mier and Guerreto. 1t is said the
whole country in that section is in erms
and recruits are gong there from the
American side Of the sver. Buenito
Diaz, an ex.revolutionist and Condit,
who had soiurned on the Texas
eide of the river for some time
past. have joined the insurgents
in Mexico. This city has been chosen as
the headquarters for the government
troops in the northern part OF Tamaul-
apis. Last evening the Monterey tram
over the Mexican national brought in.
$50 troops, who Immediately went into
camp at the government barracks and
are awaiting marching orders from
Matamoras. They are commanded by
Col. Parrace, an experienced soldier.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-07-17
RECEIVER,

Aberdeen. July 16-The appointment
of Maj. IL. A. Burke, of Ipswich, d. L.
to the receivership of the United States
land Office here, it might be said, IS the
only appointment in this part of the
territory which has been received with
almost universal satisfaction by ali, ire
spective of party. Maj. Burke is an
ex-unlon soldier. while the register is an
ex.rebel soldier. Mr.. Burke succeeds B.
e. hutchinson. This was almost the
only office in central Dakota of any inn
portance left, and was largely sought
after.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-07-17
LATEST BY MAIL.
Scissored Information from
Various Outside
Points.
Important Happenings Reported
by the Worlds News
Gatherers.
CAPITAL ouu11Nas.

Washington, July 16-Representative
Morrill,, Of Kansas, from the committee
on Invalid PENSIONS, to-day reported
back the bill granting an increased PEN
sion to John Farris, Of Missouri, with a
recommendation hat it be passed over
the presidents veto. Representative
Conger reported back with a recommen-
dation similar to that made in the above
mentioned case q bill granting a pension
to David 7. Elderkin, of Iowa. The
same action was taken ID the case OF
Sarah Ann Bradley. Tho president
vetoed this bill on the ground that the
husband did not die OF disability CON
tracted in the service, but the committee
does not regard that fact as essential,
and holds that evidence that the claim
ant is dependent is sufficient to warrant
the allowance of the claim. Represen-
tatlve Ellsbury will present the report
in this case.
The president has issued an order in
the case of Commodore w. T. Truxton,
IN which he says. ~ regret the hardship
entailed OF an old officer, and, while of
the opinion that relief must come to him
if at all, through legislative action, am
also of the opinion that his case may be
properly commended TO the favorable
consideration of congress" Commodore
Truxton was nominated for promotion
to rear admiral, but was retired as com
modore before the senate acted upon the
nomination.
The secretary of the navy has decided
to construct a new cruiser on the plans
and designs Of the Naniwa Kan, recently
built abroad, and another ON the plans
Of the bureau of construction.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-07-17
HOW 1T STANDS.
A HeartrendsnS Casualty.

Wellsville, Ohio, July H-An upright
boiler in the boiler shop OF Joseph Fas.
satt, exploded this morning with terrific
force, wrecking almost the entire build
ing, Through o miracle none of the en-
ployes were injured. Adjoining the
boiler shop is the residence
of Mrs. Maggie Driscol. whose two
little girls. CLARA, aged five, and Mary,
aged three, were playing in their door
yard opposite the boiler room when tn 9
explosion occurred. The little ines
were caught and held fast by
the debris of the building,
while scalding steam. poured on
them. CLARA was dead when taken
from the ruins, her body having been
literally cooked. Mary was terribly
saalded and may not recoyer.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-07-17
FORlEGN NOTES.
PURE PLUCK.

Paris, July ia duel between
General Boulanger, minister of wa1, and
Baron DE Lareinty, arising from the re-
marks of the baron in the senate Thurs
day relative to the expulsion Of Duke
d'Aumale, was fought ct nire this morn
ing. The weapons were pistols Gnd the
place OF meeting in a forest near Men
don, five miles west of Paris. When the
command to fire vas given De LAreinty
fired at Boulanger. The latter coolly
awaited the result OF the
shot, without 6fing himself. Finding
himself untouched by his opponents
bullet, B%oulanger fred into the cir. The
combatants chen left the field. Boulan-
ger returned to Paris and went straight
to the war department. A large crowd
assembled to learn the result of the duel
gave Boulangeg. an ovation when he APP
peered.
HOW IT STANDS.
London, July lin to.day's election
neither party made any gains. The
tories have now elected BIZ candidates
and the liberals 1877.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-07-17

conference, asked to have Walters Sesti-
mony stricken out. The court over
ruled this and the cross examination OF
the witness then began.
BLOODY ROW.
Chicago, July Ia serious fight
occurred among q number OF white and
colored roustabouts on the docks just
before daylight this morning and two
were fatally injured. The row started
with q fight between o man named
Conley and a negro named James.
Conley used a Delaying pin and James
-eteliated with large rocks in his hands.
The melee became general and q riot
with sticks and stones ensued. The
east Chicago avenue patiol was sum
moned and as it dashed up the rloteri
scattered and fed. James, the negro,
was found lying on the dock
with q broken skull and Comfy was
picked from the river. where, bruised
and bleeding, he had fallen in trying to
escape. Both men were conveyed to
the hospital.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-07-17
IOWA KNIGHT Oh bARoR.

Ceder Rapids. To-, July 49, The Iowa
knights of labor elected as state master
workman Professor M. L. Wheat, OF
Colfax; state secretary, H. M. Benson, OF
Grand Junction; state treasurer, Thomas
O'Hara, of Davenpert.Th next place
of meeting will be at MarshaIltown. A
large --maas meeting in the park this
evening was addressed by State Lecturer
j. X. Sovereign and Master Workman
Wheat.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-07-17
Yankton Market.
Yankton. July II.
EPITHELIOMA
OR SKIN CANCER.

For seven years I suffered with a cancer on
my face. AL the simple remedies were applied
to alleviate the pain. but the place continued
which came q yellowish discharge very often
sive In character. 1t was also lnfamed, and
annoyed me q great deal. About eight months
SO str recommended the use Of Swift's
Specific that l determined to make an effort to
procure it. In this / was successful, and began
its use. The influence of the medicine at first
was to somewhat aggrayate the sore; but soon
the inflammation was, allayed, and 1 began to
improve after the first few bottles. My general
health has greatly improved. / am stronger,
and able to do any kind of work. The cancer
on my face began to decrease and the ulcer to
heal, until there is not q veatige of it left--only
| am ready to answer all questions relative to
this cure. MRS. LoIcIE A, lMoDoNALl,.
Atlanta, Ga, August II, 1886.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-07-17
Report on n vetoed mn

Washington. July l7-Senator Dawes
from the committee on Indian affairs
submitted q report on the message OF
the president vetoing the bill granting
right Of way through reservations in
northern Montana, recommending the
passage of theibill, Notwithstanding the
Presidents objections. He stated that
the report was unanimous and he would
take early f~occasion to call it up for
action. He did not think il could take
much time in debate. s
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-07-17
AI.nrrER FROM GLADSTONE.

London, July 16.-GIadstone, in a let
ter to George Granville Leveson Cover,
uses the following ezpression: " I am
amazed at the deafness OF common
opinion to the blackguardism and base
ness which befoul the union. 1t is an
open question in my mind whether, If
this folly lasts, the thing may not con-
tribute to the repeal of the nn1on."
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-07-17
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES

Washington, July 1.-THE senate, by
q vote OF twenty-eight to thirteen, has
taken up the oieomargarine bill. A
motion to refer it to q conference con-
mittee was defeated, fifteen to twenty.
nine. q
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-07-17
MARKETS

NEW YORK.
New York, July II.
W~HEAT-stesdy. No. 2 red, August. esq
e7; September S7M@s7 15-16.
OohN-Better, quiet. Mixed western spot A
@4SA; futures 46h@4s.
OATs-Firm, quiet. Late s714s; western
s604OM.
PoRK-Strong, New Gil, 251l1,62k.
LARp-Dull, weak, $685..
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-07-17
Destroyed Again.

Victoria, B. c., July 17-It is reported
that the town of Vancouver, b. o., is
again IN ashes. The telegraph office is
destroyed. No particulars can be
obtained.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-07-17

kilograms from Bismarck say the con-
tract TO build the Milwaukee & st. Paul's
extension from Roscoe to that city has
been let to the Winston Bros. of Mime
apolis.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-07-17
Wllewt

Fort Worth, Tex, July I7--Yesterday
vi the hottest day Of the season IN;
north Texas. Reports from various
a7 nj M vssss ~ ~ = tharrao,pata sao-
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-07-17

extending frem one cheek bone across the nose
to the other. 1t has given me a great denl of
pain, at times burning and itching. to such an
extent that it WAS almost unbearable. I COM
menced using. Swift's Specific ia May, 1885, and
have used eight bottles. 1t has given the
greatest relief by removing the inflammation
and restoring my general health.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-07-17

CHICAGO
Chicago. July II.
WnEAT-Firm. Cash II 1.18: August rs 1-16;
September 80 7-18.
CoRN-Firm, higher. Cash 80; August S9I
September 41A,
RYE-5S.
.13n01.14.
TTMoTHY-Nothing doing.
PoRK-Weak, ten cents lower. Cash, and
August, $3.50; September $3.50.
LAnD-Firm and higher. Cash, $3.50; August
$685. September S6,72M.
Hoes-feceipts $4,000. Fairly active, on
packing and shipping account, five and ten
cents lower. Light $4.4o@5, 90; rough packing
o ,60dDi,50; mixed and heavy packing and
shipping lots $4.8s05, 10.
CATTLE-Receipts 5000. Steady. Beeves
8 ,75D5,1O; butchers 81, 1908, 90; stockers $2,2 %
GAO; Texans firm S2,250s,7 rs.
MILWAUKEE.
Milwaukee. July II.
WHEAT-Weak. Cash Tx; August 1855.
CoRN-DuIl, So.
OATs-UAcharged, s8K.
RYE-None, 81.
BARLEY-Steady. 60k
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-07-17

The postoffice at Caledonia, Dakota,
was robbed Wednesday night of $50 in
cash and q quantity of stamps. Sheriff
Larson and Deputy Postmaster Hell
grandson are after the thieves.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-07-17
Knoxville, Iowa. Sept. 8. 1885.

For many years ! was q sufferer with cancer
of the nose. and having been cured by the use
of 9. g., / feel constrained by a sense of duty to
suffering humanity to mike this statement of
began to heal rapidly and soon disappeared,
and for several months there has been no APP
pearance of a sore of gny kind on my nose or
Tace, neither Is my nose at all bender to the
touch. / have taken about two dozen bottles
=. y. b. and am sonl,dly cured, and know
that {. /. 8. effected che cure after every known
remedy WAS tried and had failed.
ROBERT SMEDLEY.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-07-17

/ a heard of the wonderful cures of Swift'a
Specific, and resolved to try it. I commenced
much improved. yet the cancer which was in
my breast continued TO grow slowly but surely.
The bunch grew and became quite heavy. I felt
that l must either have it cut or die. But it
commenced discharging quantities of almost
black, thick. blood. 1t continued healing
around the edges until February, when it was
Cocbesett. Plymouth Co, Mass, July Is, 1885.
Swlft's SpeciGc is entirely vegetable, and
seems to cure cnpcers by forcing out the impnri-
free.
Gu. N. Y, 167 w. Esd st.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1886-02-10
Clipplngs and Notes,

DR.. Twitchell, of Readheld, formerly
editor of the Maine Farmer, will lecture
in North Arson in about two weeks upon
the subject of poultry raising. The doc
tor knows all about it and his lecture will
be well worth hearing.
Mr.. Daniel Berry of Concord who has
been i'll for sometime with brain trouble
is failing. Mr.. Berry is a well-to-do
farmer and good citizen and is esteemed
by all. His failing health is greatly la
mented... Mr.. William Heselton of
Skowhegan is doing large business log
ging in the upper part of this town.
Mrs Diantha +. Quint of Arson, has
good reasons to boast over little Jersey
COW that made l-2 pounds of butter
last week after using quart of milk a
day. We think that is hard to beat in
winter time.
AUNT Jane Walker" of Brighton is n
spirited old lady of 70 years. She saw
a raccoon short distance from the
house, and as the dog refused to tackle
him, she armed herself with Il club and
soon polished him off.
Large amount of white birch is being
hauled to the shank factory at No. Arson.
c. A. Wilbur Esq. of New Portland has
purchased the Walker store at Arson and
fitted up a law Office there.
Miss Clara McGlothng, a young lady
residing with her brothcr-n-law in Con
cord, committed suicide by taking Paris
green. She lived but few hours, dying
little after midnight, Feb. 4th. The on
ly reason she gave was that she was tired
of living and wished to die 1t is sup
posed that she was insane.