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Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-09-10
Saml-I.ncnI Cummings.

Seml-Iloral Clippings.
Bloomington Courier: We see by the
Press & Dakotaian That our old friend
Chris Larson has accepted a position in
a clothing store in Ysnkton.
Kimbell Graphic: The Yankton Press
denies that the supply of water from
the artesian we'll is falling off, as report
ed, but chat it increases if anything.
Brookings Press: The Yankton peo-
pie say they will have the largest fair in
the territory.....The Yankton Press Of
fee is now supplied with a water motor
for running the machinery. 1T is o good
kind of power to have.
Huronlte: The Yankton authorities
have concluded to adopt the arc system
for street lighting, using the incande-
scent system for indoor lights. These
two systems are entirely different and
an independent dynamo must be made
to generate electricity for each.
Aurora Times: During the tornado
which passed norah of MS some time ago
the Yankton fire and tornado insur-
ance company met with very heavy
losses, which without q single exception
they have adjusted and paid the
insured their money. This loss, which
was no doubt q very heavy bur-
den or the company has this redeeming
feature. it has placed the company 10
good repute with the farmers through
out this county, and their fair dealing
will gain for them q nice new line OF
risks.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-09-10

just Receiyed-At J. q. Bruce's
Third street store, a sample lot of 300
soft felt hats, for men and, boys. To be
sold 80 per cent under usual prices.
j., e. Bruce.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-09-10
PERSONAL.

prostrated and grave fears are expressed
for her recovery.
PERSONALS
Asel Kyes came in from the east last
night.
j. r.. Gamble returned from Hartiug-
ton last night,
A. q, Fuller is in the city to-day from
his stock farm.
g. 7. White returned yesterday from
Bon Homme county.
Win Hoyt was in the CITY to day from
Nebraska OF business.
Robt. Trip went down the road on
business this morning.
Mrs. v. Seblaken-R Ross returned from
q visit to Scotland last night.
liver Bagstad, OF Gayville, is doing
business ia the Fountain City.
DIR. ID. r. Etter returned last evening
from an extended trip northward.
Mrs. j. p. Brennan and Miss Lille
Fuller went to Sioux City to-day.
Geo. N. Mertin, the Sioux City fruit
man, is a guest at the Merchants.
q. Il. Richardson was in town to-day
from his Turner county farm home.
Henry Schweinforth reached home
from Douglas county last evening.
w. e. Johnson, Of Washington, D.. O.
q government special agent, is in town.
Miss Lille Richardson left this morn
ing for Omaha. where she will attend
the exposition.
Mrs. ID. N. Gross left on the North
western this morning for a visit in Obi
cago.
+. M. Morris. of Mason City, spent to-
day In Yankton with Fred A. Hale. an
old time friend.
J.T. Sargent went down to Sioux
City to-day. Bridge rumors have
undoubtedly pulled him thither.
Mrs. K. ORrien, known to q number
of Yankton people as Miss Kite Hale,
will reach Yankton this week for q visit.
Miss Minnie Brooks returned to Sioux
City this morning, after a weeks visit
in Yankton with the family OF Capt. O.
II. Brooks
@. E. Bramble, one OF Yankton's long
ago citizens, has been in town to-day,
He is still located upon a Bon Homme
county farm.
w. j. Konvalinka, representing Kelly
Moss & company, Wholesale hardware
men of Chicago, was o guest at the Nor
rison last night.
Another letter says Mrs A. ". Barbei
is improving and expects to be able tc
come to Yankton befora long. This is
gratifying intelligence.
Samuel Cloudt reached Yankton from
Hutchinson county last evening ant
will at once begin a course of study o
the Dakota commercial college.
Mrs, 0. 81. Carney left this morning
for Mitchell. for a visit. Mrs. Carne,
will attend the w. o. T. O. convention
at Piankinton before fher return.
William F. Livingston, nephew o
DR.. FL. +. Livingston, Of thia city, j
expected to reach Yankton from nortl
Dakota very soon for a brief visit.
Miss Hannaberry, who is IN the cit
from Aberdeen as a student Of the tele
graph college. will include ia her studio
the business course in the commereif
college.
/, James II. Jones and wife, of Geneyi
Minnesota, reached Yankton last nigh
and will visit with friends in this sectio
for some days. Mr.. Jones is Target
3 interested in Yankton county re,
estate.
Q Harry j, Irvine and wife, of Chicag
have become residents OF Yankton. M
Irvine represents the Howe scale con
: pany, and Yankton's first class rallroa
/ facilities have induced the company
establish him in this city as their agen
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-09-10

Carney, the Capitol street grocer, re-
ceiyes fresh Concord and Delaware
grapes from the farm of F. Dilger every
morning. Send in your order for home
fruit early. Telephone number SO.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-09-10

The Hub and Bismarck ranges are
we'll known to the housekeepers of our
city, and all can speak of their good
merits. They are sold by
DUDLEY, RIcHEY g. GROSS.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-09-10

Oysters Oysters! oysters y
i will be prepared to furnish luscious
fresh oysters in any style, on Friday, the
9th inst. AT the sign Of the red light,
9aird street. j. b. STRAW.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-09-10

Have you stopped to think that you
could have the convenience of a wash
bowl set in slab with perfect drainage,
little expense. It is one of tine comforts
of q home, Consult DUDLEY, RIoHEY &
GRoss about it.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-09-10

IA. G. CLARK u CO., are still
receiving Watches, Jewelry and
Silver Goods of all the latest
designs, at their Jewelry stoI Q on
Third Street, YanktoD.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-09-10

IT you want a fne, cheap, good and
warranted pocket kpiie go to Dudley,
Rlchey & Gloss. They have also just
received o new stock of table cutlery
and carvers. Call and ace them.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-09-10

WANTED-Board and room IN q
private family by q young gentleman.
Willing to pay $500 per month for
suitable place. Address Lock Box 1862
Yankso1.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-09-10

GIRI,s WANTED---Three girls wanted i'm
mediately at the Morrison House. Two
laundry girls and one disher.f
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-09-10

Save 20 ser cent. and patron
ize q cash house. j. E. Bruce is o
receiving the largest and best selected
fall and winter stock n the city.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-09-10

White cover honey, Jelsey sweet
potAtoes in stock. A complete line OF
staple and fancy groceries, Will arrive
this week, at
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-09-10

Rooms for Rent-A suite of COM
Portable unfinished rooms for rent,
Enquire at Dan MeDevitt's store on
Capitol street.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-09-10

One Car Load Of 6 and 10 cents
goods just received and for sale on Fl.
w. Pixies cheap counter. One car
load.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-09-10

Wall paper, largest assortment in the
city. PuRDY & BREcKT's
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-09-10

estarrh CURED, healsh and sweet
breath secured By SShilehis Catarrh
Remedy Price SO cents. Nasal injector
free. Sold by Psady & Breckt
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-09-10

GSigBed)
A @ MelIette FL Hughes, Il j Patterson,
J A SSowell, j n Wheeler, j Pickler,
FL Fl Jewell, Tx Long, n Breed,
| lie Nelson, II H Kelly, KO Phillips,
81 8 Oliver, 81 Dawson, Seth Bullock,
A w Edwards, JR Gamble, Sam Rey,
j A Munro AB..yis, OF johnson,
J tickeus, BE Campbell, A Clark,
W h Steele, RW WEIGH, 3 8 Lockhart.
j Van Deusen, w O Houghton
Attest: Central Committee.
Done at Aberdeen, June 30, 1886.
8. II. ELR0D, Secretary.
The following resolution was unanimously
adopted by the committee:
ResoS0ed, Believing it would be of advan.
tsee to the party. this committee recommend
to he next territori. convention that the re-
publican central committee of the territory ue
| Selected hereafter as follows! That the dele.
gates from each legislative district be author.
lied 10 name q member OF the central commit
tee, and reporUi il to che convention, and that
the convention shall select one from each in-
dicial district of .he territory, for approval,
and one member ut large, WAC shall be. chair
mEn. This resolution ID presented with the
call in order that members of the convention
may be given notification for discussion.
Al o, MELLErTE, Chairman.
S II. ELRoD, Secretfry.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-09-10

Ha-Al orders for Session Laws promptly
6lled by BOWEN s. KINGsBuRs,
Feb. 4. 1885. Yankton OAK ia.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-09-10

CARNEY, the Grocer.
Telegram-herald., 1886-12-16
THE EDUKE'S RACY TALE
Plenty of Amours But None
With Lady Colin.
HIS CONDUCT WITH A kYNPH Du PAVE
The Mysterious Lady al the Ha'l~ah
Ststion-The Duke Refuses 10 Tell
Her Name-Cspt. Shaw ano
His Grace Deny Everything

LONDON, Dec. l5.-ln the Colin Campbell
case today, tie Duke Of Marlborough iesti
lied thar lie never made al sss enation
With Lady Colin Campbell and swezrs that
her ladyship had asked him not 70 call up
OF her. as Lord Colin Campbell cid nof
like % have her receive male visitor
When Lady Colin msde this REQUEST tne
witness remarked that Lord Colin ides
Of prohibiting his wife flou
receiving her friends al home was absurd
bat he Needed her re- uesi ana never called
there afieriat her house in Csdogan Place
Witness fatty denied the testimony offered
by Lord Colin that he had occupied room
adjoining that Of Lady Colin al Leigh Court.
He did not know the room she occupied
and Was never ia her room al Leigh Court
or any other place Ills Grace also testified
that he was never with Lady Colin Cam
bell al Purfieet or Oh The railway platform
al PAodingtOn. a. witnesses had sworn.
ON crOss-eraminatl0n The witness ties
titled that the woman who was with him al
Puriieei on Saturday. Sunday and Monday
Aug. y. T. and "a lSe2 was a woman OF
the town. The two remained together al
the Puriieet Hotel under assumed names.
When asked the name of the lady who
called for him a. Queen Annes gate. the
Duke OF Marlborough declined 70 speak u.
but wrote the name on card and handed
the Judge. who aiterward passed il over
10 counsel.
Chief Shaw was next examined aud
swOre that he knew the Blood family inu-
mately for many year. and that his fam
ily and theirs had exchanged visits fre-
quently Captain Shaw denounced NELL =
keyhole story as an absolute lie. and oe-
clared that be had never heard a breath Of
suspicion against Lady Colin character
until Lord Colin petition was lodged.
Telegram-herald., 1886-12-16
PANIC IN WALL-ST.
IL Was Only a FURRY and
Didn't Last.
ONLY ONE FAILURE IS REPORTED.
THIS One IS ter 100000 ard the
House Can PAY IN Full-Jsy
Gould Sad TO oe al the
Bottom OF ~.

Nrs YoRx. Dec l5.-Wall street has
Ras a day Of unusual excitement. which Ia
tie morning hours threatened 10 end IN the
collap-- 0i many banking urms and banks
Rumor- of disaster followed close upon one
another and the days Of the memorable
panic OF l-.3. when Grant & Ward the
Marine Bank and other supposed solid
firms and backs went under IN the general
failure. we're recalled. There vas ia fact
blt one complete failure, on
the loOr OF The Stock TX
change. and that was Of hrm
Naich Tor nea-ly tsenty years has stood the
brult of every financial crisis. When the
suspension was announced III the stock
11s 1sId DC Nas quickly followed oy reports OF
other lke crls SIS. aud 10 is hard 20 describe
lle scene witnessed from the spectators
gallery Oi brokers nearly frantic from the
o.er- increased excitment and strain. No
more failures came hCWeyrr. although
there we're several individuals and
firms which areiy saved themselves
10 was about IL o'clock when the an
nolncement va made that l.. Marx & Co,
80. - Exchange Place were unable 70
meet their Liabilities Ludwig Marx Is the
ing business under above the title for years.
This nrm has always done a safe business
and has oeen known as one Of the most
reliable houses in the street His labii-
TIES aggregate in the neighbOrhOod OF sluo.-
90. tie settled his Liabilities in the kx-
change and his present Indebtedness Is to
outside parties The announcement
OF the failure added 10 the excitement aud
rum0rs 0l other suspensions were numer-
Gus. II vas said indeed that prominent
bank vas likciy % break a. any moment.
This rumOr was denied az the clearing
house later IN tile afternoon. Between the
hours II and 3 clock the transactions
amounted 10 $4,000 shares, showing
total OF The days buiness
OF one million one hundred and SIX thou
sand shares. by far the largest amount Of
business ever done IN the history of the tx
change.
10 speaking of the matter today, Henry
Clews said: The semi-panic Was caused
ov the stringent state of The money mar
xet and 0y Jay tiould, It I.as been no sur
prise 70 me. as ! foresaw the state of affairs
some daVs since
Telegram-herald., 1886-12-16
BEATEN WITH AN AXE
The Details OF d Horrible and
Cowardly Crime.
THE STORY Of THE HtAD'S HIFt.
Choping a CsfenselesS Woman With
an Axe. and Repeating the Ter
rioie Work Several Times
a Strange Tale.

Basros. Dec. l5.-ln the trial al Cam
bridge OF Mr. aud Mrs. Baker for the mur-
der u Mrs. sarah Prescott al GrOton the
court has oseTruled the motion OF defend
ants counsel for seperate trials. The tOl-
owing written statement from Ars. BAKER
made April p Was read today
Mr. Baker IS telling lies al the time, he
drove ia the door and hit Mrs. Prescott on
the back OF the head three times with the
hatchet / Nas looking through the window
and saw him. He wiped the hatchet
on tho grass and then went
Ia again tWO or three tunes.
Ii Was about or O'Clock IN the morning.
/ iii not know he was going 10 do IL, he
went into Mrs fresCOtts three different
times and struck her each time. Ia the
morning he told ne not 10 20 into Mn.
PrescO;,s room, as there wAs something
wrong in the room, that he was gOingto get
somebody. | did not 20 into Mrs.. Prescott 5
until my husband went over 10 Gus Woods ..
Mrs Prescott was sitting on the tOOI be
tween the bed and stove. She could not
SPEAK She never did speak, be-
cause was there until she died.
Ny husband had one or two quarrels with
Mrs. Prescott before this. Ii was ABOUT his
old place being worn out and the shingles
Oh the roof They never had blows before.
Baker did not say anything when he came
back 10 bed after he hlt Mrs. Prescott.
Baker mas no right 10 put II on 20 me when
he did IL himself tie was wicked 10 put It
on 10 me. Ii Baker had not pat II on 10 me
he would have got out. He would swear TO
anything he would put on Gus Wood or
anybody. | knew he would convict
himself He never told me anything about
il. IN talking with husband al the jail he
said IL was GIs Woods | said, You put
il on Gus Woods and everybody and it Will
come on yourself al last.
Another statement made April % was
read. In il she stated that she went 10 bed
at ; O'Clock ON the night Of the murder.
The horse got lose in the barn and woke her
up. Baker was not in bed. She got up
went 10 the barn, attended 10 the horse and
then looked IN the wOOdhOuse window and
saw Baker strike Mrs Prescott three times
with the back of the axe He hit her upon
the head. She was sitting with her back 10
the stove He came in second time and
struck her three times more upon the head.
He went out and placed the axe in the
wOOd-hed and third time came back and
struck her two or three more blows with
the back of the axe"
Mrs Baker made these statements be-
cause she supposed Baker had made one in
elimination of her.
Officer George III. lnnis testified that he
had at different times heard Mrs. Baker say
that when Mrs. Prescott was struck the room
was dark, that after her husband had beat
Mrs Prescott 10 death with the axe and
while he was wiping it in the grass, she
went out also, and sitting upon the grass
cried bitterly; that her husband was trying
Ia place all the blame upon her shoulders.
that stramps committed the murder; that
Gus Woods did it and that she knew moth
ng about II at all.
Telegram-herald., 1886-12-16
Mr.. ANDREWS TALKS.
He Does Not Propose 10 he Frozen Out of
the Pictst Company.

He Does Not Propose 70 he Frozen Out of
the Pictet Company.
J. F. Andrews, of Detroit. passed through
the city yesterday on his way to Muskegon
When asked what be had to say
about the Affairs OF the Pictet Manufactur-
ing Company. and the suits brought against
him by Monsieur Pictei, he answered sub
stantially n follows.
The truth is my energy and perseverance
has built up the RsOul Pic.et Manufactur
ing Company almost 70 paying basis. and
II the business could be continued without
interruption every dollar invested would
breed dollars We claim We have a right
under my contract with Monsieur Pictei t.
manufacture in the ntct States or any
other country in the world except in
Europe. own the controlling interest ia
the company and fhe olIoCf Of the proceed
inrs IN the nlfed Siates Cont is % freeze
me oIf. bat they are not going to succeed
J shall sEenG every dollar ] can commsu
and earn - fight tho thing through
Look over fhe lists of hirA saaried Of
fees Of The The hlg corporations iu TINS
county and you vii md that where there
is one man that has done res work there
are fcn whO think that eve-v dollar hat
comes in represents part of their wits J
happen ~ be- iu position to Yut 20 al The
money o. make The f. fet Company e1r-
cess and keep tho stock myself J fave
done ID 50 far and propose fo Feep Q 20
rariies- # al the sIuea that ie as been TUf-
'ishei about the company affairs have
bad fna1v applications ani offers from ear
who want 20 boy The stock hli Refused g.
sell hoosu4e I want ~ ffs good thinr
and know if. Ite ir. .arrfisn ca-e against
Tee has been argued nl Submitted sd ve
eVrerf = 81 ie.ar Irru .lFe Brown fhis
Telegram-herald., 1886-12-16
He GRASPED HER LEG
The Story OF Woman's 5 Frailty
and d ParSOn.
SCsADILOUS DIVORCE ClSE OPENED
4 1igh- Toned Minister ana Jew
eiers "ifs-the Husband Tells
the StOrs or ttis Wrongs
IN Open Court

PEoyIpE>cE. RI Dec l5-The sensa
tional dis iosures made ia This city Seplem
tsmbsr 2 in which tie name Of Rev
Charles l. Goodell of the Trinity Method
Isl Episcopal church was seriously con
nected with that Of Mr. Theodore " Eos
Ter. eliminated today in the hearing Of q
petition for diForce MED bV Mr Foster. in
which be alleged adultery between his wife
and Rev M GoOde.l
Mr. lasief il well-t0-dO manufacturer
Oi icwelry and HifA his family was COM
slant in attendance at Mr. GOodell church.
Mr. o0odeli is a famous clergyman oi
splendid physique bright and winning
features and just such man ~ would be
a great fay0rlie in parish where gsash-
ing women predomlnate. Nrs Gpodell has
also applied Tor divorce, aud the Leaung
is down for Monday ne1t
The court WAS packed today
by women and cierrymen. AL efforts 0f
Mr Goodels counsel 10 gel the case post
poned failed. and NJ Foster took the stand
and told of his wife's confession IN broken
voice and with tears running down his
cheeks
His W fes confession was that one day n
the vestry of the church Mr. GOodell
grasped her leg. the hand retained bis grp
and almost seemed 10 magnetic her. A
few days later he came TO the house. kissed
her hand and then placing his arm around
her waist asked her 10 be his sister. as be
never had sister
The next advance. and the FIRST
direct overture was when be came 10 her
house and told her tina, she did not love
her husband. and that be did not love his
wife. Therefore they were IN the ewes of
heaven married. The remainder of the
testimony was 10 indecent for publication. Is
Telegram-herald., 1886-12-16
TO AvENGE NANCY CURTlsS.
The IriaI of James Mathews Commenced
IA the Superior Court.

The Irlal of James Mathews Commenced
IA the Superior Court.
The second trial OF James Mathews
charged with the murder OF Nancy Curtiss
last summer, was commenced IN the Su-
perior Court yesterday. K required a yenire
for 30 men before jury was secured, and
then the trial proceeded with the following
men sworn in as jurors. Andrew Reynders,
John Schmidt, Philip Hilber, Square c.
Angel, Chas j. Erickson. VIM \ Dunn,
Enos Flory, H. W Fiebig. f. w Ford,
Richard Spencer, L. j. Bradford and John
Mitchell. Prosecuting Attorney Turner
appeared for the People and w w. Taylor
and Alex Hamilton for the defendant
The trial commenced at ) o'clock IN the
afternoon with John Cross, brother N the
dead woman, on the stand. patrolman
Price also testified. Matnewa for the most
part. sat quietly by his attorneys OCCASION
ally smoothing his mOustache, and once in
awhile rested his chin IN the hollow of his
hand. His father sat side him and ap-
peared 10 be deeply interested in the case
Mathews sister and other cOlOred people
were in the room. and a small audience sat
back of the railing. No new testimony was
given but the defense expects 10 produce
some
Telegram-herald., 1886-12-16
a FEW SAMPLES.
How an Alleged RepublicaR Paper Serves
it's Party.


Hon. T. J. O'Brien was met by reporter
FLOR the TELEGRAN-HERALD yesterday, and
conversation turning upon the Senatorial
question, Mr. OBrien said with reference
to an alleged interview with him published
in the Eagle of Tuesday: 81 have not been
interviewed by any one on the subject of
the SenatOrship and have had no converse
ton upon the subject with any one con
nected with the daily press within three
weeks. There IS mistake somewhere"
Alderman George Pantlind, who was
also quoted in the same paper, was seen
late in the day. Said he: The Etqie mis-
represented me. ! said that was Grand
Rapids man and if the Republicans of the
city could unite upon one man | should
support him. Otherwise was for Colonel
StOckbridge"
William Alden Smith, who was met by
another reporter, said, in reference 10 the
E1gic's alleged interview with him: "0f
course am for Colonel Stockbridge, bat
the Eag'e did not quote me correctly as TO
my reasons