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The Dickinson press., 1888-02-18
A DISASTROUS FIRE
The Wholesale District of st. Paul
Visited BY Another Con-
f1agration.
Feet, schulze & Company's Whole.
sale Shoe House Burned-Loss
$250,OOO.

ST. paul, Feb. 13.-Another disastrous
fire visited the wholesale district Monday
morning. About G O'Clock the mercurial
alarm i'll the Ryan block called the fire
department to the corner of East Third
street aud Wacouta. The upper two
stories of tina: portion of the build
'mg occupied by Foot, Schulze s. Co.
were filled with smoke. The Ryan
'..uck is immediately oppositet building
OF BcauPre. kersh & Co., wnicn burned
several weeks ago, and whose ruins are still
Smouiderins:. Despite the efforts to sup
press 1t, the fire soon had possession Of
the entire portion occupied by Foot,
Schulze a. Co. The fire, as nearly US
could be judged by the tiremen, origi-
Date,; on the fifth floor At no time was
tl'tc amy blaze to be noticed, the dense
volumes OF smoke preventing tke iircmen
from getting through the several floors.
The Ryan Drug company, next door to
the fire, will be damaged Us
nearly as the attaches could tc'
about $50, 600, wholly hy water Az
smoke. Mr.. Schurnleier, of Foot. Schulz,
n Co. said that his firm carried s,oc>
Of SsS0. .000 %. $"00,0oo. The ins,ru,i
on their s,u, would be abui, $3.50. .O,,. =.
Their loss on stock and machinery is
ncarl, ru'#l,
Foote. . :hulz" & Co have as yet no
definite plans, but will doubtless resume
business as quickly SIS the circumstances
will allow. One iir'':,!au was seriously
injured during the tire by III. nozHt of
the hose, which he was helping To sup
port, falling on his back
The Dickinson press., 1888-02-18

CLARA BARTON PRESCOTT in the
Dakota department i'll the Pioneer
press: ! have spent two summers in
Dakota. l not only had a delightful
time, but became acquainted with
more refined, educated, we'll dress
ed people than | have met in two
years residence in Chicago. Perhaps
l should say larger percentage of
such people. Here, there and every
where you meet young men of % to
80, SONS Of wealthy OF well-to.lo par
ents i'll the east, who have married
and taken up their homes in this EN-
pire where there is room to expand.
They come from New York. Boston,
Philadelphia. everywhere in the east,
and they bring besides their culture,
that ambitious spirit and goahpada-
tiveness which characteriZes the best
blood of the continent. They leave
the drones. the dudes and the weuk-
lings ut home to lisp and amble in the
parlors of fashion while they go out
to develop Il new world.
The Dickinson press., 1888-02-18
DAVIS, SUCCESSOR.

r. g. Evan. of Minneapolis Chosen as
Republican National Central Commit
tsrmen.
ST. paul. Feb. l5.-The Minnesota he.
publican Central committee met at the
Merchants hotel Judges Brown and Scarle
resigned as members of the committee,
and f. w. Randall OF Morris,
was elected to succeed Brown, and
ID. w. Bruckhart succeeds Searle.
The resignation OF c. X Davis was re-
ceved and accepted, r. G. Evans. of
Minneapolis, succeeds him on the ma
tioEa! Republican committee.
The state central committee meets here
in March to make u call for state con-
ventiun to nominate delegates
to the national convention in Chicago.
Evans. Collins and Newell are commit
tee 10 i.repare and submit basis OF rep
resentation in the state convention.
The Dickinson press., 1888-02-18
BURIED UNDER AN ENGINE.


Seven Persons Killed AMI Several Others
Seriously Injured.
REodNLYN, n. V, Fen. IA terrible
accident is reported on the line OF the
leva,ed railroad which is now being
built on Broadway In the Eastern dis
trct. a steam engine used i'll hostin..
the girders fell on top of Reid avenue
horse car passing at the time.
The car was filed with people ON
their way 80 the ferry. The engine
crashed through the roof of the a. and
the passengers. among them several la
dies, We're buried in the rims. Sevel,
We're killed and about ten more re-
ceived injuries. The wounded were taken
TO houses and stores in the ncighhorhood.
where they received all the attention.
possible. The street car, it appears.
would have escaped the accident had not
horse and truck Intercepted it at the
time. Ii is not definitely known how
many people were injured. but four OF
the wounded are expected to die.
The Dickinson press., 1888-02-18

an address on pro-
hibit On last night,
said he hoped in
the near future his
party might be
ale to say that
when it came into
existence it found
America drunk.
and had left it So
lpr. 1--WE Prohi-
bit j on lists are
called cranks aud
we might as ell
be what we are
called. The Dem
ocmts regard us us
Republican spies,
and the Republic
cans call us Demo-
Gratis. Both nar-
The Dickinson press., 1888-02-18

THEODORE ROOSEVELT. the New
York politician and linancier and
owner of IL cattle ranch in the bad
Dakota: "Never was the confidence
of the money men in the east more
solid. Millions upon millions will he
sent to the northwest this season lor
investment. Dakota with the rail.
road development now going OH with
in her borders. will. think. secure
the lions share of the attention of
eastern capitalists.
The Dickinson press., 1888-02-18

TIE Detroit doctors conceived the
idea of doctoring under the contract
system-that is. contracting with as
many families as possible to look af.
ter their health by the year and they
have put the idea into practice. They
charge $40 year. The doctor looks
after the health Of his patient and
prevents disease. thus bringing into
practice the old saying that an ounce
of prevention is worth pound of
(llrc
The Dickinson press., 1888-02-18
THE NATIONAL GUARDS.

Report on the Number and Ol sanizatlon
of State Militia throughout tho Uui' I'd
States.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 9.-The secretary
of war has forwarded to the senate re-
port upon the number and org. ..uization
of the militia throughout the United
States and territories. The report shows
thai i'll the aggregate there ore s,21O
com: lissioned officers, S,331 non-lummis-
stoned officers, ,o9G privates ana mu-
sicians. and 1920, 16s unorganized militia
suitable for military duty Miuureota
h. - total militia strength OF l,747;
Inakota, 1,OI4; Wisconsin, 2,lSs.
The Dickinson press., 1888-02-18
DECLINES A NOMINATION.

Blaine Declares That lie VIII Not Come
Before tho Convention a. n Presidcn-
tial Candidates.
PlTT>wEG, Penn, Feb. lib. F.
Jones, chairman of the National Rcpubli-
can committee, has received u letter from
Mr.. Blaine declining to allow his name
to be presented to the National Rcpub,;
can convention as q candidate for the
presidential nomination.
In his letter, MIR. Blaine says in snh-
stance. that in declining 10 be Il cnn'!i
date he is influenced by reasons entirely
personal. He expresses gratitude to the
purity for the way they have sustained
him and consratulatcs his fellow puliti
clans on the bright prospects of the Re
publican party in the coming campaign.
He n'v,rMs the party losses Of 80 4 and
points out statistics which show heavy
gains in sc. In regard to the tariff
question he says Cleveland's position is
what will cause the wreck OF. the Demo
cratic party i'll 1888.
The Dickinson press., 1888-02-18

THOSE who profess to know say
that IL we'll defined movement is "ll
foot in New York State among the
Democrats to leave Cleveland out i'm
the COLI. and unite on Hill. and from
recent events there seems to he Suuit
truth in this. 1t is very evident that
Hill would like the democratic noni-
nation Tor president.
The Dickinson press., 1888-02-18
Model Passenger Cars.

ST. PAUL, Feb. 15.-The passenger
coaches for the 500 road will be models
Of comfort and luxury The seats will
be high-backed torneys, while at either
end there will be smoking compartments
ladies and gentlemen's dressing rooms
and lavatories, and the cars will be con-
nectcd by the 'vestibute" patent, which
prevents accidents in passing from one
10 another, as we'll as draughts Of cold
air when the doors are opened.
The Dickinson press., 1888-02-18
Will Grade the Duluth q mapitob,

1ANHToS, Feb. IL. 1T is asserted upon
the authority of the contractor who is
grading the Willmar e. Sioux Falls
road that he has already contracted
with the Duluth & Manitoba company to
grade the line from Sioux Falls to Yank-
Ton he states positively that his
"r'' IS will commence this work at
t-ie earlies, possible moment.
The Dickinson press., 1888-02-18
A Now Telegraph Service.

ST. PAUL, Feb. l4.-The 800" line is
now perfecting arrangements to do a
commercial telegraph business between
st. Paul, Minneapolis and all Eastern
points. This will give the two cities an
independent outlet for all time, regard
less OF any consolidation that may be
made between existing lines The svrv-
ice will be inaugurated within the next
thirty days.
The Dickinson press., 1888-02-18
NORTHWEST NEWS.
A Summary of Important Events
Occurring Since Our
Last Issue.
Items Gathered From All Parts Of
This Great Section for Our
Readers.

ST. PAUL, Feb. 13.-The executive
committee of the Twin City Driving and
Jockey club met at the Merchants hotel
Sunday and decided to hold q summer
trotting meeting on the grounds of the
State Fair association July 8, 4, 8 and
g. Eighteen thousand dollars will bo
hung up in stake races for trotting and
pacing, which include twelve. The
stake of 81 900 is open for the horses Of
the 2:45 class owned in Minnesota, the
other stakes being open to all.
The Dickinson press., 1888-02-18

REDFlELn Oak, Feb. 1l.-The new
Congregational college st this place was
formally opened Saturday evening with
public reception. The new Institution
is now in good running order, and has Il
very fine attendance of pupils. The new
building is model of architecture and a
credit to the town.
The Dickinson press., 1888-02-18
Death of Petroleum v. Nasty

ToLEm', Feb. 15.-D. X. Locke. editor
Of the Blade of this city, widely kno
rs "Pe'r' am V. Nasty" died at &
Wednesday morning. The immediate
cause of his death was consumption of
the lungs
The Dickinson press., 1888-02-18

THE report now comes from WASH
ington that the Democrats have set
tied upon plan for the admission of
Dakota. Montana. Washington and
New Mexico. The enabling acts are
to provide for Il Vote at the November
election and it is claimed enough Re-
publican votes can be obtained in the
senate to pass the bill iii this shape.
The Dickinson press., 1888-02-18
Schemes Of the milwaukee.

ST. paul, Feb. ia recent rumor
from San Francisco to the effect that the
Chicago, Milwaukee & st. Paul company
had decided to build to that point is re.
inforced by another report from the same
city that this company has purchased the
immense quantity Of l9,40O acres of tide
lnd on the Oakland side OF the bay,
having water frontage of seventeen
n.ijea
The Dickinson press., 1888-02-18
CASH FOR PEDESTRIANS.
Participants in the Walking Match Pal
Their Shares of The Recein4s

Their Shares of the Receipts.
New YORK, Feb. l4.-The prize WIN
ners In the recent pedestrian contest re-
ceised checks for the amounts due them
Monday. The net gate receipts $lO,-
Ts4.s5 is divided rs follows: Albert. 4U
per cent, $,3l3.1O; Hsrty, 25 per cent,
$.,696 W: Guerreo, IL per cent, 81 .294. IL;
Hart, per cent. $s62.74: Golden, 6 per
cent, $647.05 Moore, per cent, $i3l. 81
Stokel, } per cent, $323.53: Noremac, :
per cent. S2l5.69. Total, $40. 7s4.25. Al
bert also receives 81 900 more for break.
ing the record
The Dickinson press., 1888-02-18
nulnth Steel Work.

Duluth, Feb l5.-The much talked
of steel works are about to materialize in
Duluth. They will be established on a
firm hasis, and work will be commences.
this week. The company has capita!
stock of sl.000,000 aud is composed of
Duluth. Chicago, Philadelphia and Bosio..
capitalists The works will occupy
eight y-five acres.
The Dickinson press., 1888-02-18

JAMES G. BLAINE having positively
declined to allow his name In 90 lac
fore the republican national c"nvrn.
tion leaves John sherman lS the lead.
ing candidate and his nomination
would mean success in the contest.
The Dickinson press., 1888-02-18
McGlynn for President.

New YORK, Feb. .4.-Father McGlynu
is going to be a candidate .or president
of the United States. The McGlynn
campaign will be startlingly singular
because, aside from the principal labor
issue, it will be a savage assault on the
Roman Catholic church
The Dickinson press., 1888-02-18
Interesting to Secret societies.

ST. Louis, Mo-, Feb. 9-,Judse Noonan
decided the celebrated Iron Hall insur-
ance case Tuesday, and che defendant,
NJ. S. Cooper, was discharged. The de-
cision is a victory for the secret organiza.
tions, all of which are interested in it
1t is to the effect that the order of the
Iron Hall is not subject to the state insur
10,
The Dickinson press., 1888-02-18
Attempted Suicide.

ST. paul, Feb. IA young lady was
observed standing on the wall at Sum
NIT avenue lookout Tuesday evening.
Suddenly she jumped to the hard pave.
ment below. The police was summoned
and the wouldbe suicide taken to the
hospital. She is fatally injured and is
still unccnscin':s Her name is un-
known
The Dickinson press., 1888-02-18
Demand, the Dominion to buy on tho G.

WINNIPEG, Feb. 14.-The Call. the Or
gan of the Dominion government, ad-
mits that the compromise proposals will
not he accepted by the people Of Mani
toha, end calls upon the dominion gov
ernment to buy off the Canadian Pacific
claims. 1t is generally believed that the
dominion Is weakening.
The Dickinson press., 1888-02-18
An Athletic Park at St. pau,.

ST. paul, Feb. l5.-Prominent busi-
ness men are actively engaged in obtain
ing subscriptions for the sum required
to form an athletic park association.
Grounds are to be purchased which will
be rented for base ball, lacrosse and
other athletic purposes. The capital
stock of the proposed company is $50, 0OO
The Dickinson press., 1888-02-18
A Masonic H.ll D-dic.t.d.

NORRIS, Mimi, Feb. l5.-The new
Masonic headquarters in this city were
dedicated Tuesday night, when grand
reception was held. Visiting Masons
were present from Sauk Center. Will
mar, Benson and other Minnesota tpw1s.
The hall is elegantly furnished through.
out, and is one of the finest in Miane-
sofo
The Dickinson press., 1888-02-18
Property for Sale or Rent.

Valuable business property, central.
1y located OH Willard street, for sale
or rent. For further information ap.
ply to or address Richard Clongh,
Dickinson, Oak. feb.ls.2t.
The Dickinson press., 1888-02-18
Wiii Row in Florida.

PAlArkA, Fla, Feb. 1o.-Arrange-
ments have been made for a boat rcce in
which Teemer. Hamm sud Mckay will
row ON the St. John river at PaIa.ka next
Wednesday and Thursday.
The Dickinson press., 1888-02-18
To Succeed Ebersold.

CHICAGO, Feb. l4.--Capt. George W.
Hubbard WAS Tuesday evening appointed
chief of police by Mayor Roche to Sue
ceed Frederick X. Ebersold, resigned,
The new chief entered upon his duties at
ODoo
The Dickinson press., 1888-02-18
Browns Valley Again Blo.,sadea.

BROWNS EALLEl, Feb. IL. This
branch Of the Manitoba is again block
AIDED and has been so for week. No ef-
fort is being made by the company to
open the line. arul it is understood here
the company will not try to open the
road at present. There is plenty of fuel
and provisions, however
The Dickinson press., 1888-02-18
Congregational Election..

MARQUETTE, Mich, Feb. 14.-Tues-
days congressional election in this dis
trict was stubbornly contested. The
canvass was the hottest ever known In
che district. The indications are that
Seymour Republican, is elected by about
800 plurality
The Dickinson press., 1888-02-18
Sew orleans Mar,li Gro,

New ORLEANS, La. Feb. l1-The
carnival celebration Tuesday was fully
up to the usual standard. The streets
were crowded with visitors. The pa
gsapt was Of gsea. trilltaucy snd erey.
The Dickinson press., 1888-02-18
A Spring Meeting,

LOUISVILLE, KY, Feb. l5.-The Louis
vile Driving Park association has de-
ternlined to hold spring trotting
meeting, beginning May 8 and continu-
ing four days. Purses and programme
to be announced next week
The Dickinson press., 1888-02-18
Two Ohio C.ntennlal..

CINclNSATI, Feb. 1.-THE action of
the Ohio legislature in setting apart the
18th of July next, the centennial anni-
vcrsary of the establishment of civil gov
ernment in the Northwest territory as a
day to be celebrated, will in no way in
terfcre with the celebration of April :
next. the centennial of the first settle
meEt at Marietta.
The Dickinson press., 1888-02-18
In Love with the Twin cities,

ST. PAUL, Feb. IA. Liberati, Of
band fame, who will be remembered as
preparing many musical treats during
the Minneapolis exposition, was i'll st.
Paul Friday, and is making arrange
nents to bring his band to the Twin
cities in the spring.
The Dickinson press., 1888-02-18
Sawyer Ha. Purchased Hi. cola Mine,

WASHINGTON, Feb, 9.-william S.
Harrison has recorded in Montgomery
county, Maryland, the sale of his 100
acre farm to Philetus Sawyer, of Wis
consin, for SIS, 900. This tract is sup
posed to contain gold mine, of which
SO much was recently said.
The Dickinson press., 1888-02-18
sIinuc,ota SoI1ier., Homo.

ST. PAIL, Feb. li.-The trustees OF
the soldiers home met at the institution
Monday. 1t was proposed at first to erec,
the hospital building, but the trustees
concluded to provide tor the erection of
fcnr ,ttages, including heating plant
which can be enlarged hereafter so as to
accommodate all the buildings on the
ground.
The Dickinson press., 1888-02-18
A sugar MN at Tonekn.

TOPEKA, Kan, Feb. 13.-The largest
sugar mill in Kansas will be built and
operated here by the Topeka Sugar COM
pany. Capacity of the works will he 200
tons of cane per day. From eighty to
$50 men will be EMPLOYED,
The Dickinson press., 1888-02-18


CHICAGO, Feb 13.-At a meeting of
the local finance committee, the chair
man said that sea, ,00O has been subscribed
by Chicago citizens to defray the ex-
penses o: the Democratic National con-
vantion, provided it comes to Chicago,
and the sum will be increased to f6O, 900
IL ,,acaSCurv
The Dickinson press., 1888-02-18
After the Chnmpion Alreadv,

LoSpoS, Feb. 4.-Rowell, the pedes-
trian, has challenged Albert, winner of
last weeks walking match, to run six
days aud nights at Agricultural hall,
London, or i'll America, for $500 q
The Dickinson press., 1888-02-18
Tie snowplov Jumpel the Tr.ck,

kAsoTA, Mimi, Feb. l5.-The big
snowplow Storm King No. and two en-
gines jumped the track on the Chicago s.
Northwestern road and were wrecked six
miles west of here this morning while
clearing the tracks of snow.
The Dickinson press., 1888-02-18
Gould IL Returning.

NEW YORK, Feb. 15.-''Mr Gould will
arrive i'll Florida next Monday or Tues
day on board the Atalanta." Such is
the assurance whispered around. ''He
will not come direct to New York." it IL
added.
The Dickinson press., 1888-02-18
Bridge. for the Northwest.

WASHINGTON, Feb l5.-Eills permit
ting the construction of rairo.! bridge
over the Mississippi river at Clinton.
Iowa, two bridges over the Red River of
the North and free bridge at Grn- !:
Forks, OAK, were fayorably reported to
the house Tuesday.
The Dickinson press., 1888-02-18
RAPID 1RANsl1 EoR MAIL.
Scheme to Transport Mail and aerch-
an.lise BIZ an Elevated Railway.

RN1Ise by an ETevRted RAIIWay.
BALTIMORE. Feb. 14.-A company was
Incorporated in this city Monday which
proposes to send merchandise and mail
by clectro-automntic power over an ele-
waited railway, the cars on which can not
rrn off, and to make the time of transit
from Baltimore TO Washington ten
minutes. Some very prominent business
men and capitalists have engaged IN the
eDfarprisa
The Dickinson press., 1888-02-18
Honor to DE Soto.

ST. paul, Feb. l4.-The Minnesota
Historical society held regular meeting
last night. \ committee was appointed
to prepare for celebration of the 215th
anniversary of the discovery of the Mis-
siSsippi April H.
The Dickinson press., 1888-02-18
Cleveland Will go to Florida.

President Cleveland Will go to Florida.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 15.-The president
expects to leave Washington next Tues
day for q short visit to Florida He will
be accompanied by Mrs. Cleveland and
the secretary of the navy and Mrs.
Whitney and Col. and Mrs. Lamont
The party will go by special train. The
party will return to Washington Satur-
The Dickinson press., 1888-02-18
Sudden Death of a Railway Man.

SuU0eu OU0tIt O1 - 1s15a""y s48us
ST. PAUL, Feb. 10.-Col. Ira De Graf,
of Winona, one OF the best known rail-
road builders in the United States, died
suddenly of appoplexy Wednesday after
noon at the Merchants hotel.
The Dickinson press., 1888-02-18

TIE New Jersey legislature is the
first to take an advanced step in the
more humane execution of criminals
by electricity. \ hill has been intro
duced providing that an electrical al-
paratus shall he fitted up for that pur.
pose in the state prlsol; but the OH
iectionable feature of the bill in pro-
hibiting newspapers from reporting
executions MAY kill it.
The Dickinson press., 1888-02-18
SCENE OF THE CLOSING HOUR.

sCENE UF THE CLUSISE HOUR.
of the contest OF the fifty-four ,uen
starting in the race week ago only thir-
Their scoreswere as follows:
Albert, G2l miles, 1890 yards: Hcrty,
$50 miles, 6O0 yards; Guerrero, 564 miles;
Hart, SAG miles, 620 yards; Golden, 53s
miles, $50 yards; Moore 531 miles, 1870
strokel, 526 miles, $50 yards; Normac,
$50 miles, 440 wards.
The Dickinson press., 1888-02-18
ALBERT BROKE THE RECORD.

Native Anne rican Victorious in tll>
International Walk ing Match.
NEW YORK, Feb. la.-Albert, a native
born American, is the winner of the six
days go as-you-please match, making 6sl
miles 1890 yards, over eleven miles more
than Fitzgerald covered when he broke
the record in 1884 Madison Square garden
was densely packed to witness the close
The Dickinson press., 1888-02-18
Seven Drovned In the Mis,is.ippi.

New ORLEANS, Feb, 14.-A party Of
seven persons were drowned in the Mis-
sissippi lear New Orleans by the swell
of a passing steamer wrecking their boat.
The Dickinson press., 1888-02-18
sullivan at Last Accents "a Challenge,

LoNpoN, Feb. ll.-.Johu l.. Sullivan
has accepted the challenge of Jack Knif-
ton and offers to put up 1000 in addi-
tiOn to the stakes that he will finish
kniftOn in six rounds
The Dickinson press., 1888-02-18
The Reservation,

Tie following statistics, taken from
the Spearfish Register, relative to the
reservation are of interest at the
present time:
Number of square miles $4,000
IA little smaller than the state
of Indiana, and Il little larger
than the state of kentucky.)
Number of Indians by census
report. 222,S47
Number of Indians by issue re.
port. 22.430
Excess by census count, 4S
Number by census at the different
agencies in 1887:
Cheyenne River, 2,936
Grow Creek, l,l03
Lower Brule, 1921
Pine Ridge. 4.92s
Rosebud. 1854
Standing Rock, 4,545
Total amount expended by the gov
ernment OH the Sioux Indians since
the treaty of 1858, only s9,50O,o00.
The bill now before congress pro.
poses to open about half the area in.
dicated above, still leaving the In.
dians 1875 square miles, or ii ,l3l, ,9Ol
acres-nearly 500 acres apiece-dis.
tributed as follows:
The Dickinson press., 1888-02-18
win LsAvo Canada in "a North,

LoSpoS. Feb. lO.-Marquis I.ans-
downe will leave Canada in March.
Lord Stanley has been instructed to ea,er
npon his duties as governor-genera. some
time next month.
The Dickinson press., 1888-02-18
Entered at the postoffc~ a, Dickinson, Stari
County, Dakota az second class matter.
OFFICIAL PAPER OF STARK COUNTY
Saturday, Feb. is, 1855.

TIE announcement is made that
the ways and means committee is
preparing Il tariff hill. This is ilA.
portant if true.
The Dickinson press., 1888-02-18

lnc marquis OF
lansdowne, Gov
ernor-G;eneral Of
Canad", will sue
coed the earl vi
Duifcrin as Gov
ernor General Of
India at the end
of the present
year, Lord Duf-
ferin desiring for
privat" reasons to
return home. Lord
Stanley, of Pres.
ton. will be Lord
II stlowne's sue
crSsor as governor
general of the Do
The Dickinson press., 1888-02-18

VIII Grade The DN1nth !NAnftOba.
YANKToN, Feb. 11.-Contract has been
let for grading the Duluth & Mani,ol.,.
from Sioux Falls to 1ankton. The con
tractor states positively that his men are
all ready to commence work at the
earliest possible day.