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St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-09-01
WILL BOLT AS USUAL.
And Will Be a Good Chance for
Two Democrats to Go to Bis

And Will Be a Good Chance for
Two Democrats to Go to Bis
marck.
Special to the Globe.
PLANKINToN, Dak., Aug. 31.-The
hard and earnest fight in this legislative
district eliminated here, Wednesday.
This district has the reputation of be-
ing one of the worst in South Dakota
fer the tightening of party lines. If
the east end of Brule county dominates
man for the Legislature, then the west
end Will go i'll cahOotS with the Demo
Gratis of Aurora and Dawson, and
trust to the Democrat so elected to look
after their (the west enderS0 interests.
And they always do so. Now, that the
west-enders have succeeded i'll nomi-
mating Republican, the east-enders
are preparing to play their cards as did
their opponents two years ago, and 1t
Will be remarkable streak of luckif this
district doesn't elect at least two good
Democrats to go to Bismarck in COM
pany with the farmer from Dawson"
next January. In the convention just
held there were two sets of credentials
presented to the chair from Brule
cOunty-the Greene delegates and the
Ward delegates. Great pressure was
brought to bear upon that committee by
the first-named faction, and promises
were made and pledges given. The re-
suit was that instead of admitting. both
delegations, with half vote for each
delegate, the Ward faction was entirely
thrown out. The entire session was
full OF Interest, and at various times the
chairman, Lawyer Preston, of the Nit
chell firm of Dillon d. Preston, found it
impossible to preserve order. Dawson
county was the only united delegation,
and her cool and decided interference
was the only thing which on several
occasions kept the meeting free from
riot
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-09-01

Mr.. Hilger, accompanied by a brother
named Arson, came down the Missouri
by steamboat, on fur buying eXp0di-
ton, in the month of March, 1880.
Meeting with some trade on the east
bank of the river opposite where stands
old Fort Pierre, they shipped their
purchases via steamboat, and not
knowing of any other named, billed the
goods from Pierre" which name it
was ever thereafter known by. The
only person then living on the ground
where now stands this city, was half
breed Frenchman and Indian named
Napoleon. Returning from down the
river about a month after his first
visit, Mr.. Hilger again made Pierre
his landing place and seeing in the
future likely place for commerce,
began the erection of building which
he soon occupied with a stock of goods,
being the first brought to this region,
outside of the regular post traders at
each fort up and down the river.
Soon after Pierre began to get a start
and in the fall of that year, when the
Northwestern was built to this point, it
USHERED IN A BOOM
the like of which has Scracely ever been
known in the history of the West-and
through it all Mr.. Hilger kept fully
abreast of the times, being always a
leading merchant, citizen and taking a
prominent part in the political affairs of
the city, county and territory, in which
latter capacity he has always main
tanned the confidence and leadership of
his party, being even now chairman of
the Democratic county central COM
mittee. The wholesale and retail
clothing house of John d. Hilger d. Co.
owns one of the best brick business
blocks in the city, certainly in the best
location, besides being the head of
which Mr.. Hilger is a director and
largely interested in the p. f. q NJ. In
surance Company, and other enterprises
of n like character
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-09-01
HAS ELUDED JUSTICE,
But if Caught Again Will Adorn
Tree Probably.
Special to the Globe

Special to the GloDe.
True parrots we for be it understood
We left our country for our country s good.
RAPID CITY, Aug. 31.-One of Rapid
City's "true patriots" decamped, and in
going left behind him a name and
reputation about which the halo of
many crimes, more or less daring, will
long scintillate, but took with him at
least three horses, the value of either of
which will far outweigh and fond recol-
lection of the thief. Frank Lowry
served part of a term in an Eastern
penitentiary before coming to the
Black Hills. He came into notoriety
through single-handed mail robbery,
which he very successfully carried
through, gaining several hundred
dollars thereby. In spite of al
most conclusive evidence against him
he was acquitted. In his cups he was
wont to boast of his ability to outwit
Uncle Sam. He was tried at the last
term of the district court in this county
on charge of burglary, but having
sent word to the chief witness in the
case that his testimony might lead to
his death, the prosecution again failed,
and Lowry the second time escaped
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-09-01
PIaRCE's INDIAN SCHOOL.
Official Courtesy and Red Tape
Cause the Delay Temporarily.

Official Courtesy and Red Tape
Cause the Delay Temporarily.
Special to the Globe.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 31.-'I appre-
ciate the anxiety and zeal of the people
of Pierre" says Indian Commissioner
Upshaw, ''and they shall have that in
dustrial Indian school as soon as posi-
bic and practicable. l have no doubt
that it will be welcomed by the citi-
Zens, and that they will lend their best
sympathy and efforts TO make it sue
cessful to the aborigines who are to be
educated, as well as creditable to the
city"
"What causes the delay in the adver-
tisement for bids and proposals on the
buiIding?"
Il am waiting for the appointment of
a school superintendent. Of course his
action in the matter, when appointed,
will be advisory and not final. Never
theless, l should prefer leaving the mat
ter largely to him, and shall take no ac-
ton in the matter until an appointment
shall be made. You may say to your
people that this only is the explanation
of delay, which may seem unaccOunt-
able to them in this case. They shall
have the school, and the law will be eX-
ecuted, but there is a certain official
courtesy which must be observed in
this as in all other departments of the
government
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-09-01
THE FARGO POSTMASTER
Is All Right as Shown by His Re.
ports on File at Washington.

Is All IelSnt dS oIiOWH ny Ills AAC-
ports on File at Washington.
Special to the Globe.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 91.-POstmaster
Judd, of Fargo, may well smile at the
published innuendO that she is as stupid
as his father, the postmaster at Chica-
60" His accounts at the department
are in excellent condition. His quarterly
returns are models. His money order
accounts are perfect. The citizens
make no complaint of his management
of the office, a statement which could
not have been made some years ago.
The stupidity of his father is so pro-
nounced that he was recommended for
the position of solicitor general
of the United States by such men
as Lyman Trumbull, Chief JUS
tice Fuller and many leading
lawyers of Illinois, Iowa. Indiana and
Eastern states. Such pronounced stu
pidity on the part of leading legal lumi
naries is remarkable, but it is possible
that the author of the charge of stupid
ity lacks something of that intellectual
acumen which might render his ratiOci-
nations clear and correct. The post
masters, Judd, father and son. are
TWO OF THE BEST APPOINTES
of this administration, and there is
nothing in the conduct of either of them,
so far as the official records show, to
warrant the wholesale partisan abuse
which has been emptied upon them
from the galleys Of putrid composing
room. 1t is strange that the charge of
nepotism is not more frequently made.
Can any one in Dakota tell why COM
plant is not made concerning 1.-TWO of
the same family i'll Office, in the same
Department."
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-09-01
POINTS IN THE HILLS.
The Local Fight Not Changed
by the WatertoWn Re-
suit.
DeadWood Tries to Purge It
self Of It's Dens Of
Vice.
The Grand Jury Causes a He
gira Of the Social
Lepers.
A Lover Of Horses Who Will
Hang on a Tree il Cap
tured.
Special to the Globe.

Special to the Globe.
RAPID CITY, OAK, Aug. S1.-The re-
turn of the delegates from Watertown
brings no new features into local
politics. The anti-Moody crowd find a
victory in the appointment OF Seth
Bullock as one of the three territorial
committeeman from this district, but it
is small consolation. A certain Pen
nington county delegate went down to
Watertown to have his fondest aspira-
tons crushed, and to be coerced by
his colleagues into voting for his dear
est enemy on several ballots, But
these are the amenities of politics.
The delegates tell lots of funny stories
about the performance, which must
have been decidedly amusing to an
onlooEer.
The Democrats of the district are
preparing for canvass this fall. A
convention has been called to meet at
Deadwood on October g. proXimO, at
which thirty-One delegates will select
a legislative ticket. Who will lead the
forlorn hope cannot now be accurately
predicted.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-09-01
MAYvILLE ON THE GOOSE.
A Prosperous Young City Which
E,XDeCtS To Have Natural Gas

A Prosperous Young City Which
Expects to Have Natural Gas.
Special to the Globe.
MAYVILLE, OAK, Aug. 3l.-This
prosperous town, situated on the Goose
river, in Trail county, has enjoyed re-
markable season of prosperity during
the past summer.
In the early spring a creamery was
built, and during the season has daily
manufactured about 800 pounds of but
ter, which, Oh account of its excellent
quality, has found a ready market at
good prices. 1t is owned and operated
by Demill IL Anderson.
A Congregational church has been
built and is now nearly ready for occu-
pancy. 1t is an ornament to the town.
The Pudler & Robinson Lumber COM
pany have erected a fine two-story
brick building. Another brick block is
now under construction by the First
National bank. Contract has been let
fer the erection of twO-story city hall.
This, with the erection of number of
private dwelling houses, has given our
town a thrifty appearance.
A gas well has now been opened, and
if present expectations are realized,
Mayville will ere long be lighted with
gas.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-09-01
WON THE CUP
offered for the Championship OF
North Dakota.

Special to the Globe.
JAMESTOWN, Aug. 31.-The first game
of base ball for the LelandaIIotel cup,
offered to the club winning the amateur
championship of North Dakota, was
played at La Moure last week, between
jamestown and La Moure. The James
town boys won by a score of 81 to 10.
This week they play at Mandan and
Bismarck. The jamestown boys have
only lost one game this year, and feel
as though they are reasonably certain
of winning the cup given by E. p.
Wells, of this city, and the proprietors
of the Leland hotel, at La Moure.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-09-01
FULL OF FLAWS.
The Dakota Artesian Well Act
Will Not Hold Water.
Special TO the Globe.

Special TO the Globe.
JAMESTOWN. OAK, Aug. 31.-A case
of territorial interest was disposed of
in the supreme court to-day. The last
legislature passed what is known as the
atesian well law, providing for the taxa
ton of benefited property in counties
for the purpose of boring artesian
wells. Foster county commissioners
last March began proceedings under the
act to bore a well at Darlington. E. w.
Wamp, of Jamestown, and w. p. Miller,
of Fargo, attorneys for property hold
ers, got an order to-day from Judge
Rose to quash all proceedings
for the reason Athat the law
was not sufficient authority for
the same. This act was railroaded
through the last legislature under the
title of an artesian well act, but was
taken almost word for word from a
Michigan drainage act and was passed
in the interest of the counties along
Red river, containing low, wet lands.
A general drainage act was objection
able to the legislation, hence this con-
cealment of the real intention of the
originators of the bill. 1t is not known
whether any drainage taxes have been
incurred under this act or not. But one
other county has attempted to sink a
we'll
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-09-01
PIERRE'S PIONEER.
He Discerned the Future City
and Located There Eight Years

He Discerned the Future City
and Located There Eight Years
Ago.
Special to the Globe.
PIERRE, OAK, Aug. 31.-John D.
Hilger is rightfully entitled to the dis
tinctlOn of being the pioneer of Pierre,
and besides being the pioneer citizen
he has always been one of its best. He
was born in Erie county, n. Y, in 1850,
removing to Minnesota with his parents
in 1859, settling in Arlington, Sibley
county, which section was then in its
newest state of development. Mr..
Hilger went through a good share of the
adventures and experiences attend
ing the Indian troubles and
massacres in Minnesota in 1862,
and one could be interested by
the hour in hearing him relate them.
In 1877 he received a position under the
government at Fort KeOugh, Mont, and
has ever since lived within sight and
sound of the rolling ''Old Muddy"
Before Pierre was known or named
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-09-01
The POPULAR PULSE.
How 1t Beats in All Sections
Over the Congressional
Race.
On the Northern Border They
Prefer a Farmer to a
Money Changer.
What the Neighbors of Mr..
Harden Think of His De-
famers.
The South Prefers Him to the
President Of the Anti
Farmers Council.
Special to the Globe.

Special to the Globe.
NECHE, Aug. Silt is reported that
Hon. j. w. Hardin will soon speak on
the issues of the campaign at one or
more points in this county. Mir. Hardin
is well known as an officer of the Farm
ers' alliance, and will poll very heavy
vote in Pembina county, and should he
visit us during the campaign we will
show him that he has the good will of
the farmers, regardless of their political
preferences. The farmers of this part
of Pembina county will this fall vote
for farmer in preference to banker
who came here few years ago poor
man, but after a few weeks work on
the capital commission became banker
and could loan money to farmers at 5
per cent per month.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-09-01
MORE CLERKS NEEDED.
The Land Office Is Pushing Bust
ness as Rapidly as Possible.


ness as Rapidly as Possible.
Special to the Globe.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 31.-The general
land Office is handling a great deal of
work, and doing it with facility and
dispatch. There ought to be an addi-
ton of not less than 200 clerks given
that Office by the present congress.
While fully stating the disadvantages
of the retention of Sparks as commits
sioner of the general land Office, the
GLOBE has always given
THAT PECULIAR GENTLEMAN
credit for honesty of purpose. 1t is
therefore with no intention of casting
another stone at him that the statement
is made that, solely because of the
methods which obtained under his adj
ministration, the general land office is
now clogged and hampered. Commits
siOner Stockslager is doing an herculean
work in untangling the web, and his as
sistants are diligently and faithfully
aiding him in every endeavor to hasten
conclusions upon pending cases. 1t is
unfair to fling innuendoes at meritori-
Gus class of men, because of their in
ability to perform impoSsibilities. No
fair-minded man can complain of the
present administration of that great
office. The trouble is, that the work of
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-09-01
CONFIDENT OF SUCCESS.
The Chairman of the Commission
Is Hopeful That the Consent of
the Sioux Will Be Had.

Lhc OnaIfnldu Oh the commission
is Hopeful That the Consent of
the Sioux Will Be Had.
Special to the Globe.
HURON, Dak., Aug. ga couple of
weeks since Gen. Taylor, of the United
States surveyor generals Office for Da-
kota, sent to Capt. r. H. Pratt, chief of
the Sioux Indian commission, map of
the various Indian reservations. In
letter, acknowledging it's receipt and
complimenting Mr.. Taylor on the ac-
curacy of the work, Capt. Pratt takes
occasion to say:
"The matter of securing the consent
of the Indians to the acceptance of the
act is now under full Roadway and we
feel confident of success, though the
undertaking is a large one and the
friends OF the measure must be patient
and
GIVE US TIME.
AS soon as the act is accepted gov
eminent surveyors will doubtless be
sent into the field to make the bounda-
rleS definite and absolute"
The above, coming direct from the
head OF the commission, would indicate
that much of the stuff printed concern
ing the labOrS of the commission and
their inability to make any progress in
the direction of success was based more
ON speculation than fact.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-09-01
THE ALLIANCE SECRETARY,
Says His Neighbor, Mr.. Harden, Is
Successful Farmer and a Good
Man.


Special to the Globe.
BATHGATE, Aug. 30.-Unquestion-
ably two-thirds of the farmers of Penn
bina county are members of the Farm
ers' alliance. Don c. Needham, secre-
tary of the alliance company, which is
located at Aberdeen, spent couple of
days in this place last week looking
after the interest of the Irvine deal of
our company, and an imprOmptu meet
ing was arranged, and Mr.. n. explained
the workings of the farmers company.
Mr.. n. is red hot Republican, but is
also Dakota farmer, and as the Demo-
cratic nominee for delegate in congress,
Mr.. Harden is the vice president of the
alliance. Mr.. Needham was asked to
give us some knowledge of him. Mr..
Y. stated that Mr.. Harden was a resi-
dent of his county (Josauld), that he
was reasonably acquainted with him,
that he was not only farmer, but had
one of the best improved farms in that
county, that
HE LIVED ON IT
and worked it, and unless the Repub-
lican convention at WatertOwn put in
nomination man whose interests were
identified with the farmers, he should
himself vote for him. The Republican
farmers of this part of Pembina county
are very much dissatisfied with the cap
ital commission usurer whom the politi-
tons are trying to crowd down us, and,
in this section at least, Mr.. Harden will
receive almost the unanimous
FARMERS VOTE.
We have no doubt Mr.. Needham and
the balance of the Alliance leaders, !
who have been so outspoken against
the methods adopted by the money
sharks, will vote and work for the cleo
ton of Mr.. Harden. If the other coun-
ties in Dakota will do as well as Penn
bina, the farmers will have a delegate
in the next congress.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-09-01
NO FLIES ON THEM.

Crops Are All Booming i'm the Ex-
treme SOuth-NO Frost.
Special to the Globe.
Elk POINT. Aug. 31.-Crop prospects
III this county are excellent. Small
grain is all harvested and is being
threshed. The yield of small grain is
somewhat smaller than last year, posi-
bly, One-third, but the number of acres
is much smaller than last year. The
corn crop is simply immense, and the
acreage is larger than last year. One
more week without frost and we are
assured of the largest crop of coin the
county ever knew.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-09-01
KIDS ON TOP.
The Political Situation Among Da.
kOta Republicans Is Chaotic.
Special to the Globe.

Special to the Globe.
WATERFOWL, OAK, Aug. 31.-The
political situation among the Republi-
cans in this section since the conven-
ton can be described as choatic. The
mossback or old leaders are awakening
to the fact that the party whip and
party influence have been transferred
to the young bloods, who are well capa-
Bile of managing the affairs of state.
The nomination of Mathews brings
new element to the top-an element
that will be aggressive, but which will
deal in present not past issues. Secret
conclaves are being held by the moss
backs, with a view of providing ways
and means to regain their preStine in
fuence. The kids have the, sympathy
of the majority.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-09-01
JUGGLE AT WATERFOWL,
which tprmi N atad i'm the nomination OF
AN EQUINE EPIDEMIC.
A Strange Disease Which Is Very
Fatal Among the Horses.
Special to the Globe.

Special to the Globe.
ELK POINT, Dak., Aug. 31.-There is
considerable eXcitemant in this county
over strange disease which has re-
Gently appeared among horses. 1t some
what resembles the bottom disease
which was prevalent last summer, and
is alike fatal in its effects. The horse
suddenly seems to lose strength, refuses
food and drink, and finally dies in terri
BILE agony. Some claim it is an epidemic
disease, while others affirm that it is
caused by eating a small weed known
locally as pepper weed, which becomes
mixed with the hay. Several horses
have already died, and a large number
are sick.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-09-01
LOCAL COMBINATIONS.
A Good Democrat Likely to Be
Sent to the Council.

Special to the Globe.
HAMILTON, Aug. S1.-Politically,
things are quiet. The Democratic GEN.
trail committee, consisting of Webb,
Pembina, Muir. Hamilton; and Wilson,
Bathgate; met at Pembina and fixed the
18th of September for the convention,
to be held at Bathgate. Rev. Mr..
Barton oS Is AWAY on rd the stump
cation on behalf of the Prohi6itionists'
and Farmers party. The Republicans,
it is said, will indorse that party's
county ticket, provided they put good
and respectable men up. One eXcep-
ton is made, and they say he must go.
H. S. Norton, of Hamilton, is talked of
for the council. He would make good
man. A true Democrat, of independent
means, and has no axes to grind.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-09-01
HE WAS DEAD.

crucifix lying on his breast, was all
that remained of one who, but for the
mistake of his life. would have been
power for good in the world he loved
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-09-01
THE JAMES DISTRICT.
The Democrats Will Take the
Field and Fight for 1t.
Special to the Globe.

Special to the Globe
JAMESTOWN, Aug. 31.-The Demo-
cratic GENITAL committee of the Twenty
second legislative district has called
convention to be held at Darlington
Sept. 26, to place in nomination
candidate for the council and two can
didates for representatives. The ap-
portion m eDt is two delegates at large
for each county and one extra for each
200 voters.
The Democratic county convention,
to nominate full county ticket, was
called yesterday to meet in this city
Sept. a.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-09-01
Party Conventions.

Special TO the Globe
SYKEsToN, Aug. S1.-The Republican
legislative convention will be held. for
this district, at Darlington Oct. II, and
the Democratic legislative convention
at the same place Sept. &c. The Demo-
cratic county convention will be held at
Sykeston Sept, %, to select three dele
gates for the district convention.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-09-01
Best Crops Ever Known. :

Special to the Globe.
F.. DEADwooD, Aug. S1.-Several severe
hail storms have passed over the valleys
lately, but inasmuch as they were con-
fined to narrow circuits, comparatively
little damage has resulted. Crop pros
poets are better to-day than ever before
N the hills.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-09-01

conviction for crime of which he was
undoubtedly guilty. Two of the horses
he stole to satisfy his cupidity, the third
for revenge. There is hope of his
capture, and certainty of his convic-
ton if he is ever brought before court
of justice again. Still, however civilized
the Black Hills may be, there is yet a
strong sentiment in favor of hanging
horse thieves here, and if Lowry falls
into the right hands the 'Fiddler's
tree' will again bloom forth.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-09-01
Lucky Wells Has No Frost.

SptCIdI % IIIt OIUUt
SYKEsToN, Aug. S1.-Harvest is now
well under way, and about one-half the
crop is ready for the binder. The late
frosts did no damage whatever to the
crops in this county, not even to the
gardens. The yield promises to be
abundant. Estimates place wheat at
an average of twenty bushels per acre:
oats, fifty bushels; flax eighteen to
twenty bushels per acre.