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Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-03-10

A'H-E - ~ .
1HoMAs }. roTTEn- corps. When the
war of the Rebellion came on Mr.. Potter
entered the ranks as a private, and served
about three years. In January, 1866, he
entered the service of the Chicago, Bur-
lington & Quincy railroad as station agent
ut Abba, Ia, from which position
he was advanced to fuel and claim
agent of the same road at Burlington,
occupying that position until January,
1873, when he was made general agent at
Creston. In August, 1878, he became as
sistant superintendent of the Iowa di-
vision of the Chicago, Burlington &
Quincy, with headquarters at Creston,
and remained there until February, 1876,
when he was promoted to the superin-
tendency of that division, comprising the
various lines operated in Iowa. In June,
1878, he became general superintendent
of the Chicago, Burlington & Quincs
railroad, with headquarters at BurIIiag-
ton, and in December, 1879, was assistant
general manager at Chicago. In Neyem-
Der, 1880, he was made general manager;
in November, 1881, was also made third
vice president. and in September, 1884,
was made first vice president and general
manager. He was also, while with the
Chicago, Burlington 81 Quincy railroad,
SChCldl Aiet1dSCI VI JIG SU. lIDuS, hGORuk
s. Northwestern railroad; Kansas City, st.
Joe & Council Bluffs railroad; the Coun-
Gil Bluffs s. Kansas City railroad; the
Chicago & Iowa railroad, and vice presi-
dent Of the Hannibal 81 St. Joe railroad.
When Mr.. Potter became general man
ager of the Chicago, Burlington g. Quincy
railroad, that corporation took formal
possession of the Burlington q Missouri
railroad in Iowa, under a perpetual lease,
and over this MIR. Potter exercised his
general management, and, two years
after, the legislature accomplished the
consolidation of the Chicago, Burlington
Il Quincy railroad and the Burlington &
Missouri, in Iowa. In 1880, the Chicago,
Burlington &c Quincy acquired the prop
erSy of the Burlington s. Missouri rail.
road in Nebraska-S38 miles in all.
From January, 1878, when Mr.. Potter
became general manager, until Decem-
Der, 1884, the increase in length of road
operated directly by the Chicago, Bur
lington & Quincy railroad corporation,
was from 706 to miles to 8, 6S7.40 miles.
The net earnings for 1873 were $3.50,
1858, and in 1884 they were increased to
the enormous sum of $12, T52, 045. 5S,
nearly $s, DOC, 900 more than other roads
earnings, centering in Chicago.
In January, 1887, the; ttBee'' line was
IN need of a president, and it made Mr..
Potter various offers to accept the posi-
ton, but he was resolute and resisted the
handsome financial temptations rendered
to him. President Charles Francis
Adams, of the Union Pacific railroad,
opened negotiations with Mr.. Potter, and
the outcome was the acceptance of the
management OF the entire Union Pacific
system by Mr.. Potter. His salary is said
to have been ~ 1000 per year.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-03-10
SHOT DOWN AS THEY RAN.


BrutaUties by the Rough Crowd About
mo Mans Land"
WICHITA, Kes., March GA CHASTITY
crime has just come to light through the
arrival In this city from the Indian terri
tory, of United States Marshal John
Woods, in search of some criminals. A
short time ago three men, Julius Quinn,
Pedro Antwerp, and George Burns, went
upon some land near the Cherokee strip,
about a mile east of mo Mans Land,''
and built a hut, intending to remain un-
til the opening of the territory to settle
ment. They were disliked by the men
already there, and a few nights ago a
gang of these toughs, headed by George
Delaney, set fire to the hut. AS the in
mates ran from the burning building
they were shot down by men concealed
in the brush. The better class of settlers
have already lynched two of the gang.
The ringleader, Delaney, and a Mexican,
came north.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-03-10
Heir to n Vast Estate.

WAvE.LY, Ia, March 9--Wm. Lad
age, who emigrated in 1920 from Ger
many to the Holland East Indies, as a
journeylnan baker and confectioner, died
a few days ago, leaving a fortune of sew
eral million guilders. A short time ago
Gus Van Pockets, Of this city, consular
agent in this district, received word from
the German inc Holland authorities that
a nephew of the deceased was entitled to
the bulk of the fortune, and that he was
living somewhere in this country. Mr..
Pockets, who for the last twenty-five
years has acted as agent in hundreds Of
cases for the Germans in this and ada
cent states, succeeded In locating the heir
to this immense fortune-H. w. Ladage
"a poor German farmer, who lives In
the eastern part of the county.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-03-10
Died According to Agreement.

CHICAGO, March 8.-A very sensa-
tional suicide was brought to light in the
Japanese building, at No. 24S State street.
About 6 O'Clock the janitor noticed a
light in the rooms occupied by the
manicure establishment of Mrs. Cobb,
and found the corpse of Miss Oracle Nc
Cullen, manager Of the manicure rooms,
seated in a chair. When the coroner ar
rived and took possession Of the room
he found several letters. One was from
w. S. Hartweny ex-freight auditor of the
Northwestern railroad, who committed
suicide Wednesday morning. 1t was
written just previous to his death, and
in it the writer said that when Miss Nc.
Cullen received his letter he would be
dead. Another letter written by Miss
Cullen said that she died in pursuance OF
an agreement with Hartwell.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-03-10
He WIN Aceent.

Sioux Falls, Oak, March s-John e
Garland, recently appointed TO fill the
vacancy created in this judicial district
by the expiration OF Judge Palmer's
term of office, w.ites as follows to q citi-
zen of Sioux Falls:
/ would say that / have not expressed
an opinion SIS to whether | would accept
Ahe appointment OF not and solely from
the fact that the senate has not yeE con.
frmed me. It was . surprise to me to
be appointed in Palmer's place and will
disarrange my domestic affairs, but you
can assume the fact to be that I will
qualify when the Commission arrives and
endeavor to find my district.
Now that Judge Uarland's appoint.
ment has been confirmed Sioux ,Falls
will see him down there hunting for hia
district in q few days.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-03-10
Nebraska and Iowa Pensions.

WASHINGTON, March 9.-Following is
the representation Of Nebraska and Iowa
citizens in the last batch of pensions is
sued:
Nebraska Pensions-Original invalid:
Edwin Eaton, Bassett; Henry Sites, Brat
ton, Peter Platt, Tecumseh; Thadeus
Ward, Friend; Benjamin Maple, Beaver
City; Knudt Thompson, Knoxville. In
crease: Francis McGirr, Pickrell; John
w. Landers, Wayne. Reissue and In
crease (old war;: Conrad Engleman, De-
catur. Original widows, ETC.: Iaras,
widow OF Russell Rogers, Fullerton.
Mexican survivors: James Cort, Bower.
Iowa Observation-Disclosures: Chris
topher Springer, Lawler; Joseph D. Gram
dali, A1gona; George McQuinch, Hawar-
den; George w. Burgman, Fort Madison,
Ivan 9. Ford, Des Moines; Lewis A. Tut
tie, Charlton; John A. Nelson, Fort
Dodge; Andrew Edero (dead), Keokuk,
lending May 1S). Increase: Robert f..
Hedrick, Algona; Cerro p. Whit
comb, Newmarket; John w. How,
Orient; William Allen, Rudd; David
Hawkins, Maquoketa; Thomas Smith,
Newton; George w. Parks, Eldora; John
W.Lewman, Ottumwa; Francis Ii. Walker,
Agency; Daniel Crawford, Benton's Port;
Horatio N. Tracy, Foote. Reissne--Col-
lin G. Easson, Dubuque. Original, wild
ows, ETC.: Maria G. c., mother of Carl
q. 3, Anderson, Bassett; minors of An
drews, Keokuk. Mexican survivor: Jos.
M. Jaillite, Pella.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-03-10

La.IHG= SWs
of Chicago and the contracts for building
two sections of fifty miles each let to Nc
Donald g. CO and Wright 81 Co, large
eastern pipeline contractors. A large
amount of pipe and fittings for the line
has already arrived for distribution along
the line. The capacity of the line will be
about %, 600 barrels a day. Immense re-
lay and pumping stations, with huge
pumps, will be erected at intervals along
the route. Linemen are at WORK now
putting up a telegraph line along the
route for the exclusive use of the com
pany.
A line from this rich oil and gas centre
to New York City is also contemplated,
and the specifications have been drawn.
The estimatek cost IS So, 600, 900, and the
New York line will be commenced as
soon as the Chicago line is completed,
which will be in about sixty days. The
cost of transporting oil by the pipe line
will be only a few cents a barrel.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-03-10

Mills bill, which has been printed,
through the committee by whip and
spur; that on the contrary there may be
some changes. The Mills bill does not
to be fully unders oed by all those
who are affected by it. 1t ia certain that
the bill requires some narrow definitions.
Ii it should be enacted in the form in
which it now stands, its antiquities will
certainly result in multifarious and COST
ly litigation Congressman Kelley says
he does not think any republican mem
Der OF the ways and means committee
has prepared o tariff bill, and 'sif any OF
them proposes to offer @ tariff bill I will
not consent to it because il ia not our
business. II is for the majority to pre-
pare q tariff BILL"
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RETURNED HOME 10 DIE.
A Missing hank Teller discovered Dyinl
by His Own Hand.

q "sisshB sank Teller discovered Dying
by His Own Hand.
Troy, N. Y, March about two
weeks ago Charles Downer, for many
years teller In the National bank, of Cas-
%tleton, suddenly disappeared. His ac-
counts were foEnd to be correct. and
there was a balance to his credit. De-
t~ectives and friends were sent in every
direction, but he could not be found.
While the search was in progress Downer
was riding on the cars between New
York and Albany. He had q mania for
riding on the cars. Sunday he was found
In Springfield, Mass. On that day he
wrote a letter to his wife, in which he
stated that he had come to himself. He
could not tell how or when he got to
Springfield. D0wner was placed on the
train for home, and that was the last
seen Of him until late Wednesday after
noon, when he was found unconscious in
the basement of the Reformed church in
Castleton. Examination showed that he
had been shot. A pistol, which he had
always carried, lay neal him, with one
chamber empty. He did not speak after
he was found, but died in a few minutes.
1t is believed that he committed suicide
during mental alteration, caused by over
work n
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-03-10
Incompetent Engineers.

DIES MONIES, Ia, March 9.-The rail-
road commissioners yesterday considered
the testimony taken at Creston regarding
the incompetent engineers who have tax
en- the places of strikers on the Chicago,
Burlington g. Quincy railroad. The
commissioners admit that it makes avery
damaging showing, but say that they can
do little to effect a change except to issue
a proclamation. At present the board
have no power to enforce their orders,
and although they may advise the rail
road company that nineteen incompetent
men are running as engineers to the peril
of the travelling public, yet it is left with
the company to do as it pleases about
making a change.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-03-10
Press Comment.

VIENNA, March 9~.-Prevalent sorrow
here. absorbs all attention as no one other
event has done since the first news of the
crown princes terrible malady was re-
ceived. The newspapers, refectsag the
popular feeling, still harbor a hope of
Emperor Williams recovery. The New
Freie Presse compares the fate of the im-
perial family of Germany to that of Louis
~, of France, and expresses the hope
that Frederick Williams recovery will
falsify the parallel
PARIS, March 9.-The French journals,
commenting upon the result Of the ac-
cession to the German throne, say that
in all probability there will be war over it
PARIS, March 9.-La Liberte says: 1t
may be said, to the honor of France, that
the old chivalrous spirit of the French on
this occasion silences the voice of national
passion, The fate of the kaiser and his
son is a subject Of most sympathetic con,
Oarn @ r 80
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-03-10
THE MAIL SERVICE.
The Postmaster General Says Western
Complaints Arc Groundless.

The Postmaster General Says Western
Complaints Arc G~roundless.
WASHINGTON, March 9.-Pestmaster
General Dickinson sent to the house a
communication on the subject of the al
legged unsatisfactory mail service in the
west. Mr.. Dickinson says that careful
inquiry and close examination of the
complaints from time to time, as to the
postal service in Kansas, and gen
orally in the region west of the Mfssis-
sippf, have failed to disclose any tenable
grounds for the complaints. In Kansas
alone, he says there has been
an increase of 2,949 miles Of
railroad covered by the railway mail
service since June, 1876, and an increase
of 900 in the clerical force OF the railway
service in the Kansas division. The
postmaster general says that there is I'M
doubtedly need of largely increased al
lowances, but argues that the want Of
power and means TO meet the sarne ought
not to be the subject of criticism. In
conclusion, he asserts that the entire
mail service, not only In Kansas, but
throughout the entire west, and the
whole field OF its operation, is in better
condition than 1t has ever been before.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-03-10
The british Army and Nav.

LONDON, March Elm the commons
last night Lord Randolph Churchill, in
debate on the motion for a commission
on the condition OF the army and navy,
said the 178 members OF the house CON
nected with the war service agreed that
the military IA in q deplotaple condi-
ton. Their remedy was more expendi,
lures, but his WAS reform in expenditure.
He condemned subordinating trained sol
diers to civilians. Mr.. Stanhope, secre-
tary of war, said any definite inquiry
would be favored, but a royal commits
Sion OF a vague character would not. The
motion vas rejected.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-03-10
Eaten by wolves.

Fargo, March News was brought
into Minnewaukan on March 3 by q
young Norwegian that o man and his
con, living at Poplar Grove, twenty-four
miles southeast OF Fort Totten, had been
eaten alive by o paok Of wolves. The
facts. as neaf as could be obtained, are
that the fsssti4ss end son left their house
with shovelattc clear the SNOW from q
hay stack not more than fifteen or twenty
rods distant. The father and son were
at once fierceiy attacked by q pack Of
wolves, literally eating then,
alive, while the wife and mother gazed
through the window at the horrible
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-03-10
Powder Mills Blown to Atoms.

SHAMoKIN, Pa, March 0.-Wiliiam
Beaury's large powder mills were blown
to atoms, in Trout Run valley, two miles
north of this city, and several dry houses
were consumed by fire. The mountain
was fired by the explosion, and ire
mendous forest fires are raging. The
city was frightfully shaken up by the ex.
plosfon, three tons of blasting powder
being Il the magazine. Loss, $1,000.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-03-10
Wxonr1nr,s New amners.

CHEYENNE, Wyo., March 9.-The 10!
lowing nominations were made by Coy.
ernor Moonlight: L. d. Ricketts,, terri
torial geologist; Louis Miller, Ash com
missioner; II. C. Beckwith, William
Crawford and Charles Stone, insane
commissioners G. G. Epperson, mine in.
spector; Gibson Clark, attorney general.
Eppefson and Clark were rejected by the
council. The others were confirmed.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-03-10
THos. j. POTTER E A
Death at Washington of the General Man
sger of the Union Pacific.

Death at Washington of the General Man
ager of the Union Pacific.
WASHINGTON, March 9.--Thomas J.
Potter, vice president and general man
ager of the Union Pacific Railroad COM
pany, died at Welcker's hotel, at 1t:15
this morning.
Thomas ]. Potter, first vice president
and general manager of the Union Pacific
railway, was the best known and one of
the most popular railway officials in. the
west. He completely ~reorganized the
forces in every department of the Union
Pacific railway, and brought about such
changes as have been of greatest salts
faction to the public and of vast good to
his corporation. To Mr.. Potter, more
than to any other individual, is due the
credit of decreasing the time of transit
from the Missouri river to the Pacific
coast, the reduction in running time of
trains amounting to a saving of about
|t%wenty-four hours, and thirty-six hours
between Chicago and the coast.
Mr.. Potter was an Ohioan by birth, born
in Carroll county, on Aug. 10, 1910. His
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-03-10
The Mill POSTPONED.

London, March 9-The Sullivan. Mil.
chell fight has been postponed on 40
count of q squabble. 1t will probably
tske place Monday.
The Sullivan. Mitchell fight has been
postponed until Saturday or Monday,
1t will take place on an island IN the
Siene near Vernon.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-03-10
A Proud Day for the MuIes.

BUFFALO. N. Y, March "a motor
has been invented here, which it is
claimed will do away with the mules on
the Erie canal. 1t is q truck, with heavy
wheels, which will,trayel along the canal
banks without the use of rails. An en-.
CINE will be placed on the truck, and any
desirable speed can be obtained.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-03-10
DakotaIans Reioicinr.

PIERRE, Oak, March 9.-The reserva-
ton bill passed, and Pierre was one blaze
of fireworks. A band was parading,
headed by Mayor Johnston and the o
Gil. The booming of heralded
the news and everybody went wild. Ben
Ash threw open the doors of the Grand
Pacific hotel and banqueted 800 people.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-03-10
DAKOTA CONVERSATIONS

Olay county people are discussing the
propriety of purchasing a poor farm.
The Vermillion university students
are taking measures for instituting q
brass Rand.
A new mail route has been established
between Parkston and Midtown on the
Jim river. It runs daily.
The closing of saloons in Dawson,
Douglas and Aurora counties has direc-
ted many Germans northwest OF that
place to Psrketon.
At Tuesdays municipal election IN
Vermiilion town hip some 295 votes were
polled, and the citizens tag reform tic
ket elected by about 100 majority.
The soliciting committee, Messrs.
Haearity, Bliss and Curtis, have raised
nearly $1,000 toward the building OF the
new $l5 900 Presbyterian church at
Aberdeen.
Hunting & Co.'s grain warehouse at
Marion Junction was ordered closed
Wednesday Tor the season. The buyer
AZ d0o v pCCOluS kOE a EitUI t1NV III
about 5000 in his account.
The Aberdeen city council met Tues
day afternoon and passed q resolution to
refund the saloons $3.50. the amount due
them on licenses, which would not ex-
pire until the fret of April.
Rev. Mr.. Shetland, pastor of the YER
million M. e. church. is delivering a
series OF religious lectures. The subjects
of some of them are: .The Show ,"'.The
Game,"''The Drink." sThe Dance" ete.
First Sergeant Gunther, of Fort Yates,
has been sentenced to two months OF
hard labor in the ~penitentiary and to
pay q fine OF $1,000 and costs for may
hem in kicking ont the eye Of Private
Kembie.
The fashion Of dehorning cattle is
taking o strong hold on the farmers and
dairymen OF Minnehaha county. and the
fashion possesses many advantages. It
economics stable room, besides render
ing ahe animals saore tractable.
The CITY council Of Wahpeton has
granted ii. w. Turner, OF st. Paul, 8 q
year franchise to light the city with
electricity. Turner is to furnish 10 200
candle power lights for 81. 300 q year.
The plant will be operation June l.
ID. M. Bait, OF Britton, Oak, is IN
Blunt visiting q twin brother, Rev. j. s.
Bnt.. Both gentlemen are Presbyterian
clergymen. So closely do they resemble
each other thar many amusing incidents
have already occurred since the arrival
OF Butt No 2.
Delegate Gifford's message anncnno
ing the passage Of the Sioux reservation
bill in the house created great excite
ment in Pierre. Bands paraded the
streets. headed by Mayor Johnson and
citizens, who Kept time to the music of
roaring n and flying rockets.
The proposition to sell the court house
square in Canton and apply the proceeds
towards the erection OF q new building,
was defeated in Lincoln county. The
water works bonds proposition in the
city Was defeated by 20 majority. But
one dissenting vote was cast on the rail-
road tax proposition in Canton city.
where an efforts is being made to secure
another line.
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CINCINNATI, o., March 9.-American
assembly, $40 X. of L. ~railroaders), at
their meeting Thursday night adopted
resolutions endorsing the action of, the
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
on the c., B. 6 @. road, and pIedging
their support, and also urging upon all
true knights to remain away from the
rood 51
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Surrendered Their Charter.

RED OAK, Ia, March 9.-The knights
of Labor assembly here has voted to SUR.
render its charter, che membership hay.
ing fallen to a demonstrating point.
Two years ago there were two quite large
Knights of Labor assemblies here. Po-
litical discussions came, and extinction
followed.
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sight, knowing that it was CERTAIN death

sight, knowing that it was CERTAIN death
to go out, After the brates had eaten
oil the flesh off the bones they oams up
to the house and ran around il several
times, and went away. Next day the re.
mains were visited, but nothing was
found but q few bare bones.
The location OF this sad and sickehipe
death is t~wenty-four miles southeast ii
Fort Totten, which would be near The
southeast corner of the reservation and
the east side of Eddy county. The nsns
of the unfortunate family could not be
learned.
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Counterfeiters discovered i'm Indiana.

RIKEART, Ind, March 9.-Harrison
township, in Elkhart county, has discov-
cred a band of young counterfeiters, who
have been making a good counterfeit
nickel, and disposing of 1t successfully.
Tbs discovery came from a number
passed at q series of school exhibitions.
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Street Car Franchise,

NEVADA, Mo-, March ga charter
has been granted to J. w. Hartze,, and
others, of Wichita, Kas., and Kansas
City, for a street car line. Work begins
at once. Two and a half miles must be
finished by Nov. /.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-03-10
ExpIosion and Fire.

P~orrsyiLIE, Pa, March 9.-At II.
o'clock n M, the one-story brick purify
ing house Of the Pottsyille Gas works,
exploded, and the dehris was consumed
bS fire. Two smployes were very badly
injured. Loss : t.000.
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Thursday afternoon was Just speaking a
Jew words to the grand duchess OF
Baden. when he fell suddenly backwards
in his bed, and every effort of the doctors
to resuscitate him was in vain, so all be-
lieved him dead.