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Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-08-26
Railroad Notes.

Watertown News: Saturday afternoon
Assistant uperintendent Bidwell, of the
Winona & st. Peter, with a crew of
about sixty five men, was engaged in
surfaciDg and leyeling up the track of
the Northwestern which has recently
been laid from the round house to the
Sioux river, One car was run out over
1t almost to the brink of the river. AT
noon Saturday Assistant Superintendent
Sanborn arrived In his private car. This
morning Courier News reporter had q
short interview with Superintendent
Sanborn.
Upon asking that gentleman what he
had to communicate to the people
through the medium of the Courier News
In regard to the railroad activity of the
Northwestern at this point, he stated
| that he did not consider that the North
western was particularly active at this
point. They were only maintaining
their right to some right OF way which
they had obtained years ago, referring
to the old grade from their round house
| to the Sioux river on the old lake grade
Superintendent Sldwell, who was stand.
ing by interposed the remark that they
| were only replacing ties and rails which
had been taken up some time ago by
parties not connected with the Chicago
d Northwestern company. MIR. banborn
stated that two or three weeks ago he
had ordered this track over the old
grade to the lake to be repaired as far
as the Sioux river, that the company's
men came on to so repair the road, and
the first intimation he had that any BODY
else laid claim to the road was note
from Superintendent Hatch, of the M. &
st. L., that his company had purchased
that right of way. He steted mos,
emphatlcally that the movement, as ia,
as he was concerned, had nothing to dc
with preventing or impeding the build
ing of the Manitoba into this city. Thai
one company could no. expect to hol6
all the trade OF the country, that oi
course they were not anxious for riya
company to come in, yet the Chicago
Northwestern proposed to do the
fair thing by WATERFOWL. They die
not intend to throw straw in the way
OF it's progress. They had sold land tol
depot grounds for two rival railroad com
panies at cheap rate. He again reiter
ated his statement that nothing would
be done to prevent the coming of the
Manitoba and he did not apprehend an,
serious trouble With the NJ. & st. L
When he could see Mr.. Hatch ane
explain matters he did not think til Z,
would be any trouble, that all would b
amicable between them. Upon askins
him il the Northwestern would extend
to the northwest he said: Not this fall
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-08-26
A. RESOLUTION

For the construction of a sidewalk on the west
SIDE OF Walnut street in front of and along
81, and lots 10, II, IL. 13 IL, IS, 16 and IL. in
block rs, in that part Of the city of Yankton
known as Todd's Yankton.
Be it Resolved by the Mayor and Coupcil of
the City of Yankton:
Section 1. That it is, and is hereby declared
necessary, that the following sidewalk shouid
be constructed in the said City of Yankton. to-
wit: On the west side of Walnut street in
front h Of and along lots 10 H. II 49, a. Is. 49, il
10 and II, in block IS, Todd's Yaokton -
Sec.2. That said sidewalk shall be six feet
wide, the outer edge thereof to be laid upon
the curb line of said Walnut street, twelve feet
distant from the jacent lots above described: !:
and the said sidewalk shall be constructed Of
wood and in ell other respects in accordance
with the requirements of the ordinances of the
Mayor and Council. Thesaid sidewalks along
side or in front of any of the nloresaics lots,
of two streets shall Be extended to the curb
line of the crossing street. or SO as to meet and
connect with any sidewalks now laid down, or
/ that may be laid down hereafter npon such
crossing streets.
| Sec. 8. That the cost and expense of making
| the aforesaid improvements shall be betrayed
| by speoial tax, to be levied upon tie aforesaid
| lots, or parts OF lots, bounding or abutting on
| the same, In proportion To the feet front of the
sald lots or parts of lots SO aboundiug or abut-
4 ting.
Sec. 4. That said sidewalk may be laid on
an approximate grade to conform to the sur
face of the ground, es designated in the said
plans and specifications to be prepared by the
l City Engineer.
Sec. 8. That this resolution shala be pub
lished for four conseeat tipe weeks in the official
| newspaper of the city.
Adopted July 9th, 1889.
| L. Ais nssRIEN, City Clerk.
! O.J. B. HARRIS, Masor
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-08-26
Dakota Republican Convention.

The Territorial Republican Convention will
be held in Yanktcn on WEDNESDAY, SEP
TENDER y, 1886, at 10 o'clock a, m. The con-
vent on Will be called to order by the chair
man of this committee. or in his absence, by
some other person to be selected by the mem
pose of placing IN nomination a candidate fer
delegate in congress and transacting such other
business as may properly come before said
convention.
In sand convention the representation shall
be one delegate from each organized county,
and additional delegates based upon the popu-
latlon of said counties, according to the terri
torial census of 1885. at the rate of one dele
gate to said territorial convention for each one
Thousand inhabitants or major fraction
thereof
Counties organized subsequent to this call
and prior to the convention shall be entitled
certificate from the proper territorial officials
of each organization.
The following apportionment is given to
show the number of delegates to which each
county is entitled:
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-08-26
PREFERS BRArSs.

Devils Lake Inter Ocean: Were ii
1T not tor the fact that Dakota wants
brains instead OF bowels 10 Washington
the Inter Ocean wonld indorse Major
Edwards congressional candidacy. AT
the same time TIE major is no fool If he
does Lave (poLtical) hts. Owing to oui
intimate relations with and close friend.
ship for the major, we are in position
to give few OF his reasons for declin.
ing the nomination. First, he has @
little white cottage at Bismarck on has
hands, and he must give that his per-
sonal attention this winter or the game
VIII not go on. Second, he must be
here to look after the Argus and keep
jdd LaMoure out of the editorial chair
Third, We can't get along very well
without the major. and fourth, he
couldn't get the nomination if he
wanted it.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-08-26
OPEN or suNnAY

Sioux City Times: A number of So.
looms were open yesterday. In view OF
recent events it was raw break, and
one that will hasten the day when
saloons in Sioux City will not be open
either on Sunday or week days. a very
large proportion of Sioux City people
do not want saloons open on Sunday
which fact the city authorities should
know If the Sunday saloons do not
Since the beginning of the injunction
proceedings 1t has been the mistaken
policy of the city government to ignore
the existence of the saloons. While the
saloons are running they should be
regulated.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-08-26
JUDGE CLIFFORD.
A short hut Interesting Interview
With Daieta's Delegate.
Huron Timea

A short hut Interesting Interview
With Daketas Delegate.
Huron Times-
Judge Clifford, Dakota's present dele.
gate in congress, spent Sunday in Huron
and was met at the Wright house by q
Times reporter, who had the pleasure of
a short interview with him. Upon
being questioned as to what the object
of his visit in central Dakota was, he
stated that he was visiting the section oi
country to find out the wishes OF people
and looking up the political situation a
little.
R. Have you any fears as to whether
you will be reelected this fall?
Judge G.. No, l have not. Still
l have been In Dakota, but little too late
and am not thoroughly posted on the
political situation. The democrats will
undoubtedly make a struggle, but ]
believe is better to send a man who
has learned the ropes, than new ore
You must not infer from that, however
that am advocating any denomination
or that they should necessarily send me
r.. Do you expect to get much
legislation for Dakota next winteri
Judge q =. Yes, think considerable
You see the next session will be short
one, and as there are no great questions
to come before it, feel hopeful for Da
kota.
R. Will the republicans control th,
next congress?
fudge g =. ] believe the demeerati,
majority will be greatly reduced, but car
hardly hope for complete subyersion
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-08-26

They would go no further than the
Sioux river at present. Then asking
him if it was definitely decided to ulti-
mately extend from this city to the
northwest, he said he could not say as
to that, but that they would go no
farther than the Sioux river this fall.
The theory of the Northwestern, is that
they have never abandoned the track,
and of course they once had title to it
before any of the land in this section
was entered at the land office.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-08-26
SOUTHERN DAKOTA.

The Huron base ball club has dis
banded.
Howards' public schools will oper
August 90th.
Three inches of rain fell up in Hyd,
county the other day.
Aberdeen has shown remarkable
growth during the past year.
Wm. Griffin, of Roscoe, had two horses
killed by lightning last Saturday.
The Mitchell Republican will print q
large extra edition during fair week.
| Camilla Urso is billed for an enter.
tainment at Watertown in the near
| future.
Roscoe has prospects of becoming a
large and important city of central
| Dakota.
The Jerauld county fair will be held
at Washington Springs, September 22nd,
23rd and Gath.
Thirty-fve teams are at work On The
extension from Doland to a point
eighteen miles east of Aberdeen.
Geo. w. Peck. of the renowned Peck's
Sun, of Milwaukee, is shooting prairie
chickens in Hutchinson county.
heonard bnss, we'll known rnaii
contractor and dealer in school books
and furniture, committed suicide at
Gettysburg, last Saturday.
Q. Warfield and Frank Adams, of
Mitchell, killed 249 chickens, two
wolves. two skunks and one weasel IN
four days hunting last week.
The Mitchell fair authorities have set
aside one day for the children. All
children will be admitted free, and big
crowd is expected to be present.
Jack Devereaux, who was arrested at
Sioux Falls the other day for high
way robbery, waived an examination
and went to jail until the November term
of court.
The residence of w. O. Wilkes, of
Sioux Falls, was set on fire the other
day, by children playing with matches.
The upper floor and the roof were en-
tirely burned away.
The artesian we'll at Rsdfield reached
strong How of water Tuesday, at a
depth of 9l0 feet. The boring will be
continued some distance yet in order to
secure stronger How ii possible.
The Aberdeen hotels are making ali
necessary arrangements for the encamp-
ment. 1t is expected that larger num-
Der of people will meet in that city on
that occa!c.on than ever before in the
history of the city.
a case of highway robbery is reported
IRON huron. A stranger IN the town
vas "held up'' by two roughs, his watch
and chain taken from HIM when he was
picked up bodily and thrown into the
river Fortunately he could swim and
thus escaped drowning.
w. L. K, Parker, late of the Chamber
lain Register and A. J. Waterhouse, dis.
trict attorney for Dawson county, who
went to the g, A. r. encampment at San
Francisco, decided to make California
their permanent home and purchased q
newspaper in Santa Anna, California.
Mrs. Sarah Phillips, who was severely
injured by the explosion of stove, into
which some dynamite had been thrown,
early in .in.y, died at Hnron Tuesday.
1t seems there was contest oyer a
claim the lady held near Alpena and it
is thought that parties interested in the
result of the contest loaded the stove,
and Il thorough investigation will be
had.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-08-26
orHELIo's OCCUPATIONS GONE.

The Pierre Signal says The special
legislation act bothers the legislative
candidates, the old log rolling and dick
eFing will be conspicuous for its absence
at Bismarck this winter. There may
possibly be time to push few good hon.
est laws for the benefit Of the people
and also to repeal some of the present
inIquitous special legislation IN favor of
railroads and other corporations. The
professional politicians occupation is
now gone and possibly some honest
man may get a chance for his white
alley.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-08-26
Maratta win stay Away

Mitchell Republican: Interview with
the marshal: l will not attend the
democratic convention at Aberdeen,
The president means what he says, /
guess, and he don't want any federal
office holders there. / will stay away,
l am not candidate for any elective
office, and will rot allow my name to
be used. Some of my friends are usiae
my name. but have written to them all
tc stop it. | say, once for all, that SIN
not candidate, and will not be at the
Aberdeen Convention,
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-08-26
Notice to Contractors.

NOTICE is hereby given that 'sealed proro-
~ sails will be received up to 10 O'Clock q n !.
September ., 1886, ut the county clerkse office.
Yankton county, Dakota Territory for the
construction of wagon road bridge across the
Dakota river in section eleven (D, township
ninety-six (36), of range ffty-seven (57D, said
bridge to be constructed according to plans
clerks office at the court house in the city of
Yankton, ID. Il.
The board of county commissioners reserve
the right to reject any or all bids. Il
BY order of the board of county commits
sioners.
ERICK IyERSON, County Clerk.
Dated, Yankton, u, T., Aug a, 1856 augi4-td
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-08-26
A PREMATURE GRAVE.

Grand Forks Plaindealer: The some
what abbreviated Edwards boom is
stirring up the Gaukton Press and Da-
kotnian, and it hnrles back defiance
that If the north comes down with
Edwards at the head for a delegate it
Will be sweptlnto premature grave.
AS far as the north is concerned there
don't seem to be any particular oprosi-
tion to GltfoId and the Press might
save its thunder.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-08-26
PRESS OPINIONS.
NOT PLEASED.

Howard Advance: The Press ano
Dakotaian is authority for saying thai
there Is uu expressed determination il
the fourth legislative district to put
men IN the Legislature who will oppose
the payment OF the Aberdeen military
encampment expenses. Southeast Da-
kota is lot pleased with the sumptuary
manner in which the Canton encamp-
ment was sque1ched.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-08-26
UNANIMOUS Fon e1rronp.

Elk Point Courier: Judge Garter, of
Canton. was IN the city last Saturday
looking after the political fences of
Judge Clifford, his fellow townsman. He
found everyt thing here in apparently
good shape for Judge Clifford. The
republicans of this county, 30 far as we
can learn are unanimous for returning
Judge Clifford to congress.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-08-26
DICTATES or rAsH1oN.

Miss Style ito coachman) james,
your wbiskers are not in harmony with
Fidos. 1t mortities me dreadiully when
go the touleyards. wish you to take
Fldo with you'to the barber's and have
Your whlskers trimmed to match his"
james -"Mightn't l have the dogs
hair Ont to mAtnh mine, mn'nm 2"
Miss Style (sterply )-"How can you
think OF IL? Eldo ls Just in style"
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-08-26
Proposals.

AWING to the failure of certain property
" holders to build certain Sidewalks the
mayor and city council will receive sealed pro-
posals for the building of sidewalks, as fol-
lows, to-wi5:
Along and in front of lots /, 2, 8, 4, 6 and Z,
block SO.
Along and in front of lots 8, block SO,
Along and in front Of the west two thirds of
lot 5, block As.
The right is reserved to reject any or all bids,
Bids may be left at the Office OF the City Clerk
for two weeks from date
THoS. sIEWARr, Street Commissioner
August 2l 1886. Id2w
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-08-26

AT Cost--We are selling Our summer
goods at abiiolute cost to make room for
. complete stock of fall and winter
goods. J. e. BRUCE.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-08-26

lone at aberdeen j une u, 1885.
3. II. ELROD, Secretary.
The following resolution was unanimously
adopted by the committee:
Resot0ed, Believing it would be of advan-
tage to the party. this commi tee recommend
to the next territorial convention that the re-
publican central committee of the territory be
seiec' ed hereafter follows: That the dele.
gates from eReh legislative district be author
lied TO name a member of the central commit
the convention shall select one from each iu-
dicial district of the territory, for approval,
and one member at large, wuo shall BE chair
call in order that members of the convention
may be given notification for discussion.
A. Q, MELLEIgE, Oh airman.
s II. ELRop, Secretary
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-08-26
MAKE YOUR OWN GAS.

i rs the only dry blower in the market or
ging on patents. 1t is adapted TO any climate.
using neither wnter Gr heat. here is nothing
to freeze and daaE- of accident by fire, Ii
Is automatic In Its action 1t avoids ali the
defects and filth of the various water aud
steam machines. there being no ashes or other
residde. 1t gives you perfect light without
fire or wat"r. 1t is Endorsed by the insurance
mon; and rememoer that machine capable of
i. htlng large build ng requires less care and
ne ,is winding up like a clock once or twice q
week and gives better and cheaper light than
the cheapest coal gas. For further informa-
tion apply to j. H. CAMPBELL.
Mechanical Engineer, corner Capitol and End
streets, Yankton. D. Postofiice Box 7s4.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-08-26

Wall paper, larges. assortment in the
city. PSsDx & BBEcHT's
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-08-26

Correspondents: Chemical National Bank.
New York. Commercial National Bank, Chi
csgo, Illinois.
Eg-Sell Exchange on all he principal cities
nf Europe. Eg- Collections receive prompt
attention.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1886-05-13
UNION ITEMS.

Correspondence of the Ledger.
UNION, Mo, May IL, 1S86.-The
unpublished Jewels in this end of
the county have begiax polish up.
The farmers around here ). naar-
ly all done planting their corn, some
having to plant the second time.
This district is solid for but one
convention. Thos. Mcintyre, who is
a resident of this district and a mem
Der of the central committee, whose
views were expressed in last weeks
LEDGER, is the voice of the voters
here exactly.
The people around here say they
don't think that a new hat and q new
suit Of clothes will make a statesman
out of a corn-field canary,
j. L. Byrns has purchased a sup
ply of fishing tackle and informed us
that he had spoken for passage ur
Salt River this fall.
We are informed that the G.. & A.
r. r. Co. has agreed to locate the
switch between Doan and Bryant
Station on the farm of Jasper Berry.
They want to throw the two togeth'
er. We understand that the project
is meeting with the appreciation o.
nearly every one within a radius o.
five miles. VINO.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1886-05-13
He Fired the Last Shot.

Nap. Casby fired the last gun of
the war on the Confederate side n
Gen. Lees army. At the time of the
surrender of Appomattox the FEEDER
ais and Confederates were drawn up
IN lines facing each other, and but a
few feet apart. The latter were al
most starved, having been without
food for several days. While the
terms of surrender:were being adjust
ed, some very gaoi logs came along
near the line, and, as soon as discev-
cred by Casby, he raised his gun and
shot one of them. The shooting OF
the animal created intense excite
ment for a brief time, as it was gen.
orally supposed that a conflict had
been opened by the two opposing for
ces. The facts soon became known and
Casby was allowed to take his "for-
age for the benefit of himself and
Observation-Disclosures american.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1886-05-13
Editing q Paper.

Editing a paper is a pleasant bust
ness-if you like it.
II it contains much political matter
people won't have it.
If the type is large 1t don't contain
much reading matter.
If we publish telegraph reports
folks say they are Nothing but lies.
If we omit them we have no enter
prise or suppress them for political
effect.
If VIC have Il few jokes folks say
we are nothing but rattleheads.
If we omit jokes folks say we are
nothing but fossils.
II we publish original matter they
damn US for not giving selections.
If we give selections people say
we are lazy for moi writing more and
giving them what they have not read
in some other paper.
If we give a complimentary notice
we are censured for being partial.
Ii we don't all bands say we are 6
great hog.
If we insert an article which pleases
the ladies the men become jealous
and vice versa.
If we attend church We say it is fol
effect.
If we remain in our office attend
ing to our business folks say We ar
too proud to mingle with other fel
lows.
If we go out they say we don
attend to our business
Mexico weekly ledger., 1886-05-13
Not True.

The Mexico LEDGER says it is I'M
fair to find fault with Senator Cock
rell because Republicans are retained
in federal offices in Missouri. That
Senator Cockrell could fill every
district Office with a Democrat i'll
twenty-four hours Is true. 1t is not
the mere assertions of persons OPP
posed to Mr.. Cockrell it is sucept,-
BILE of proof.-Jefferson City Journal
We insist you are writing what
is untrue and you know it. Bring
On your proof. Cockrell and Vest
have almost made themselves un-
welcome at the White House answer
ing the persistent calls OF their con
stituents for recognition and if you
have any sense above a hole IN a log
you know it.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1886-05-13
JESSE SCHOOL HOUSE ITEMS.
iorresnendenee of the Ledger.

Correspondence of the Ledger.
JESSE School HousE, May 11-Miss
Olivia Lauman, of Kasota, Mimi, is
visiting her sister, Mrs. I. A. Day.
Miss Alma Howe has returned
from an extended visit east, accom-
panied by Miss Van Horn.
Mrs. John Greasy is visiting her
daughter, Mrs. Hensha, of Illinois.
Corn planting is about done and is
coming up fine. Oats and wheat
never looked better.
We learned yesterday that Henry
Brown will make a sale with a view
of moving to Arkansas to remain at
least one year.
Fl. Shafer has returned to Kansas.
John Sorrells is running the Shafer
farm this year.
A. B.. McCory has bought the cell
ebrated Crigler race horse and is
getting him in shape for the fall
races.
G. A.. Howe has planted about
twenty acres of potatoes.
FeV. Wlggihtoh Will preach AT
Hopewell the third Sunday in each
month at 1 O'Clock.
We have an excellent Sunday
school at Hopewell; Mr.. Weir is
superintendent.
The nightingale band has been re-
organized and played some very
excellent music at T. A. Davis Sat
urday evening.
What the good people of Jesse
school house would like to know:
If F. A. didn't take his best girl
to preaching last Sunday.
What has become of the nightin-
gales.
If DIS moustache won't bloom this
spring.
If james Fletcher is really going
south after he gets through with the
measles.
If Ed. Renie was really shot a
coming home Sunday night from
seeing his best girl. DAISY ERNIE.