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The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1888-12-13

Every stranger visiting Salins
Immediately falls In love with the
National Hotel. Indeed, Iaost Of
them wonder over the enterprise
and pluck that has put up such .
fine building. Its reputation ne Q
first-class hostellry under the new
management Ii fast becoming state
wide. Its praise IL on the lips Of
every commercial man or traveller.
Sundays the commercial men fiOck
70 sslina for . stay-over, claiming
that the National IL the best hotel
In the state.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1888-12-13

We wish to call attention to the
fact that, DIR. NJ. Jay Brown has every
requisite means 70. testing eyes and
correcting all errors Of refractIon.
He can at your eyes perfectly with
glasses, and ut much less expense
than IL usually charged for that class
Of work. Satisfaction guaranteed.
.nDf
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1888-12-13

The Christmas Of 1883 promises to
he day Of the great enjoyment. A
necessary adjunct to this enjoyment
is n handsome lot Of presents, which
can be purchased cheaply Of d. q J.
Il. Whitehead.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1888-12-13

r. c. Kear has money TO loan on
first class real estate security at
e% interest and square cash COM
mission, or he can let you have the
money ut ~ to s< interest straight,
and you will not have to pay for
recording and releasing two mort
cages. No delay and no red tape
business. Call and see him. Over
Salina National Bank.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1888-12-13
Auetioa sais.

On next saturday afternoon com
mencing ut 9 o'clock will sell at my
auction room In Daily block y large
quantity Of mems clothing, bedding,
dishes, tinwsre, household goods.
groceries and etc. Also on next Wed
nesday afternoon at O'clock, MILL
merry and fancy goods, glass and china
ware, etc. At this last named
sale only ladies will be admitted.
w.R. GErs.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1888-12-13

The members Of the Fair Associa-
ton met In accordance with the call
for the annual meeting, Tuesday
afternoon. There being 40 few
present Il was deemed inadvisable to
proceed with the election OF officers,
aud an adjournment was taken
until next Monday, at o'clock p. IN.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1888-12-13

A sort Of Carnival OF Venice
with gondolas, aud fastsstic scenes
Of Of all klnds,-Is crowdIng the
Kirmiss business of the platform.
Some enterprisIng SaIina church
should give us the Carnival, by slI
means
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1888-12-13

With considerable parade q we'll
designed cannon was hauled to the
q. A. X. hall Tuesday, and 10 event
ually to sur mount . post In front OF
the hall, and act As . sign. The
gun vas turned by Rutledge Bros,
timed where necessary by W. l..
Emery, and painted by &. Pearson.
All this work was done gratui.
tousIy, for which the Post L. very
thankful. The gun IL pretty near
ly Of the regulation stamp" and
nicely finished,
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1888-12-13

The Andrews company, reOrgan-
ICED, will appear at Rockville
Saturday night; Monday and Tues
day Of next week at Ellsworth /;
Wednesday and Thursday at Lyons
Friday and Saturday at Mcpherson :
Monday, Tuesday aud Wednesday Of
the next week at SaIlna. and Thurs
day, Friday and Saturday al Herring
tnn
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1888-12-13

t25 will buy 9 good Sewing Ma
chine At Vernon aud q Bonds mu-
sic stole. Needles, oils and sup
plies for all sewing machines 1T
same place. O-4t
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1888-12-13

The E. 8. A. will meet with Mrs.
B.F. Pealer, 5lI W. Iron avenue,
on next Monday, Dec. 18th, ai 3 p.
m. There will be an interesting
dioeussio., as well - . paper by
Miss Jennie Shelley, upon, "whss
Woman has done for Literature. f"
This meeting IL open 10 the public,
and visitors are cordially welcomed.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1888-12-13

Our stock Of perfumes both In
staple and fancy lines IL the finest
In the city. Call and ZEE for your
self. n. NJ. CURRY 4 60.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1888-12-13

81 stand by de Whitehead boys.
Dey give me de best aud prettIest
for de money for Chrlstmas''-
SANTA Glars.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1888-12-13

Brennan q Ollisger's barber bus
lness has increased 10 such an ex-
tent that they have added
another chair, aud engaged Joe
Philip.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1888-12-13

Santa Claus's hand on the sign
board points directly TO ID. 4 J. b.
Whltehead's.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1888-12-13

A choice line Of Holiday Goods
all new and very cheap 1t II. N.
Curry 4 Co.'S Drug Store. 50-3t.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1888-12-13

The John \. Logan Post at its
meeting Tuesday night, elected the
following trustees: b. r. Pesler,
A. e. Wait, W. W Bartlett. W. 4.
Maxwell aud G. =. Davis.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1888-12-13

Fox RENT-A furnished house on
Highland Ave. Family would like
TO hoard with renters. Apply TO
Mrs. Hugh King. 4s-tf
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1888-12-13

Mis-. Bsrtlett's half day school has
become. = single whole day school,
by the transfer Of pupils made the
past week. She yet has 10 or /. more
than she can accommodate.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1888-12-13

Sunday night s load of new
lumber belonging to Cheap John
was stolen In Rash's addition. He
offers go for information leading TO
the detection OF the thief.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1888-12-13

Mrs Sherlock mother nf Mrs jas
Debold OF Greeley Twp, and Mis- &
Carrie Debnld both Of Pittsburg, Pa
arrived here on last Monday to SIten
the sick bed of Mrs D-boId who /.
dAnReInu.lN Ill
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1888-12-13

Mr. and Mrs Louis J. Gillespie, uI
Hsusas city. spent = few days in
Salina the first Of the week, and
we're the guests Of Miss Mamie
plaFra
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1888-12-13

Rev. {. +. Mortimer will speak at
the Christian church SUNDAY morn =
ing and evening. Evening subject
"Romanism. Professionalism. and
the Bible" Everybody invited.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1888-12-13

A. c. Wait has q curiosity in the
way Of q market wagon. II IL con-
venient for the vegetables, fruit, etc,
which he delivers. aud at the same
time with Its various compartments
n a walking advertisement.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1888-12-13

Smoke the Fulton cigar, the best
- cigar ever made. Sold at the
Grand Central Grocery.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1888-12-13

The annual contribution for the
heueIit of a." poor, given 10y the
pupils Of the city shoots, will lie
made on Friday u. IN, Dec. q.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1888-12-13

There - talk al organizing a
progressive conversation" club
among those who can talk, ~ .
"-tand-Of-' for progressive euclrre
and whist clubs.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1888-12-13

Call on Striekler and see the
largest stock Of gold watches In the
CITY,
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1888-12-13

Aaron Robbins received telegram
yesterday, stating that g carload Of
oranges grown on his own plants-
ton, had been shipped to him.
Aaron favored US with sample Of
his oranges, which was very de-
lIaioua
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1888-12-13

the fourth room at the Sunth Park
building Was opened on Monday
with an Attendance Of -. Mis-
Nellie Jordan, teacher.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1888-12-13

Hon. @. NJ. Strstton, Of Clay Gen.
ter, was g SalIna visitor last Satur-
day. Mr.. Strstton was soliciting
endorsements foI the position Of
Pension Agent. Mr.. StrattOn claims
to be, and is-as far a. We know
the only candidate for this position
from the Fifth Congressional Dis
trict. He Is probably the most in
fiuentisl Of Congressman Anderson's
friends, aud did more for the sue
cess OF that gentleman than any
other person In the District. As
chairman Of the District Commit
tee he proved himself to he = wise
and successful manager. With the
united support Of the Fifth District,
Mr.. Stratton will stand q very good
chance Of receiving the appoint
mel
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1888-12-13
Smoke the Fulton cigar.

Odd Fellows charms aud pins at
StrlckIer's. the ieweler.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1888-12-13

MARRIED-Deeember nth In Sali-
M, by Rev. VIM. FOulkes, Mr.. John
J. Thomas and Miss Caroline A.
Dresssr-both Of the eastern part o.
the county.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1888-12-13

Our line Of Candles for the HolI.
days will excel any other shipment
ever brought to sslina. You will
find our house to be hesdqusrters
for candies, nuts. figa. dates, oranges
lemons. bananas, Malaga grapes
eocoanuts &c.
IIDyD A wRfuIr
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1888-12-13

The prettlest bottle ever made for
covering with satin, at II. NJ. Curry
and Co.'S Drug Store. 5O-3t.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1888-12-13

Among prominent visitors IN
Saiins this week have been Thus.
Wrong, of Coucor,iia, and w. l..
Harvey, Of Minneapolis.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1888-12-13

DiamCud ear drops and pins, at
Strickl-r's, the ieweler. Corner
Santa Re and Iron Ave.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1888-12-13

The weekly Hcr0Id-the nee
newspaper at Ellsworth, was Issued
for the first time Saturday. II IL =
pretty paper, aud newsy. II. u.
Morgan IL the editor.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1888-12-13

The hot drinks furnished at
Hughes 4 Cos drug store are q very
popular feature. Hot coffee, tea.
beef tea, and other hot Injuries
bring quite a patronage to the old
reliable Eagle sfnrn-
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1888-12-13

August GrAbhorn arrived in Sa-
lima last Saturday, direct from Ger
many. He is q friend Of Ed Ohm
stead and will make his home wits
Ed and family during the winter.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1888-12-13

K0RN. OTIS and Ha at Diamond
feed store.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1888-12-13

Your own price OH Holiday Goods
at II. NJ. Curry Il Co.'S Drug Store.
All new goods. 50-St.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1888-12-13

For RENT-A house on Center
street. Apply to Frank Beebe.
tT.H
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1888-12-13

Presents for gentlemen In all
styles at II. NJ. Curry 4 Co.'S.
5O-3t
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1888-12-13

Prof. YuuEfleisch gives n musicale
at tho residence Of G. >. Radcliffe, "n
Friday evening, December II.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1888-12-13

Money To loan on ehattel or per-
sonal security for any length Of time
or for any amount. Also real es-
tate loans At lowest rates.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1888-12-13

Col SPivey and g.. w. Hatch re.
turned from Texas last week. II IL
possible the Colonel will locate 10
the western portion nf the state. Mr..
Hatch returned TO Texas this week
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1888-12-13

Mr.. l.. T. Prentice, conductor on
the Rock Island, was married yester-
day afternoon to Miss Maggie
Walsh, at the residence of the
hrides's sister, Mrs. 8. Pearson, the
ceremony being conducted by Rev.
DIR. Sweet, OF the NJ. f. church.
The wedding was unpreteniious--
only the relatives OF the bride being
present. Mr.. Prentice IL an excel
lent gentleman, possessing the en-
tire confidence Of his company aud
popular with the travelling public.
For Miss Walsh, the JOURNAL force
has the warmest congratulations to
extend. She has been q faithful
and efficient eInploye In this office
for nearly two years. Her many
excellencies OF mind and character,
and especially her uniform amiabil-
liy-has Won upon all with
whom she has teen associated Ia
our Office. Mr.. Prentice is fort
innate in taking unto himself
SO excellent q help-mate. They will
make SslinA their home.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1888-12-13

Christmas trees, and Chr istmas
tree decorations, at HOgben's.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1888-12-13

MARRIED.-At the first NJ. f.
church Of Sslina, Kan. by Rev. w.
n. Sweet, on Tuesday night. Dee.
II, lSss, Mr.. Geo. NJ. Paris and Miss
Ella NJ. Thomas, both of saIIna.
After the ceremony the invited
guests psriO, h Of . bOuntiful supper
At the home Of the brides parents,
$40 North Santa Fe.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1888-12-13

The boilers have been put in place
ate. n. Underwood 4 COS mill.
The arrival Of the engine il expected
nj any thu.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1888-12-13

striekler's is the place to buy your
Christmas presents.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1888-12-13

Gold spectaeIes aud eyeglasses at
StrIckler's.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1888-12-13

Masonic charms, pins and rings at
Strickler's, the jeweler.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1888-12-13

Good KOL, Diamond Depot, s. q
20
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1888-12-13

Mr.. aud Mrs. J. W. Russell and
Mrs. GROCER. expect to start for
Florida io-dRy-the first two per-
sons to remain there permanently.
and the latter lady, during the
winter.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1888-12-13

The Burnside Camp, No. ~, Sons
Of Veterans, at their annual election,
chose the following officers:
Captain, Chas. r. Smith, First
Lieut., r :. Anderson. 2nd Lieut..
w. r. Heidelberg, Camp Council
W. +. Brown, W. q. J. Lay, Will
Price.
Delegate to State Encampment-
W. f. Heidelberg.
Alternate r. Hpnning.
Installing Officer-U. G.. Boyer.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1888-12-13

The stone aud brick work of the
X. Of Z. building a. far a. it has
been prosecuted, indicates that 1t
will be when completed a most
handsome structure. With n suit
able building on the SeiIz Il GROCER
lots, the four corners Of Ash and
Sants re would be the finest
equipped In the way Of buildings Of
auy "coruers" in Kansas.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1888-12-13

House. and Rooms at Cheap John
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1888-12-13

Forth TO the wood did the merry men Eo.
To gather In the mistletoe."
Hogben has saved Christmas OBJ
servers all that trouble, and will
have . fine supply Of holly and mis-
letoe for Christmas.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1888-12-13

A musical entertainment will be
given by the pupils Of Mrs. Margs-
dsnt, Saturday, Dec. 18th, at the
residence Of Mr.. York, South 5th
street. The relatives and friends Of
the pupils are cordially invited to
attend. MRS. MAH6ADANT.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1888-12-13

Opera glasses at strIekler's, the
jeweler.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1888-12-13

The supreme court OF our state
has passed upon the we'll known
HAIL case" ofthis county, as follows Z:
The State Of Kansas Va J. 8. Hall {:
IAN alleged fugitive from justice,
extradited from one state to another.
can be prosecuted In the state to
which he has been eXtTadlted, only
for the offense for which he has been
extrsdited, until after he has had q
reasonable time and opportunity
from which he was eXtradited.
Hall was extradlted from California
In January last on the charge OF
forging aud counteFfeitinR a deed.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1888-12-13

Go to the Diamond Depo, for KOL,
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1888-12-13

Silver spoon holders and cream
pitchers at StrIckler's.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1888-12-13

Mr.. Parsons carriage factory
building IL much admired by all
visiting carriage manufacturing
representativss-both for its inter
nal arrangement and architecture.
Mr.. Pearsou's plans for the future
are quite extensive. He assures us
that his plant, In not q far-distant
time, will not only be the most
exsteusive in Kansas, but his
factory In all Its details will he as
complete IS any that can he found
anyyhere-east or west,
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1888-12-13

The w. r. c., at their annual
meeting, elected the following
officers: President, Mrs. J. ID. NJ.
Conrad; Senior Vice, Mrs. Lowe
Junior Vice, Mrs. d. Beebe; Treas
urer, Mrs. F. l.. Wight; Chaplain,
Mrs. Perry; Conductor, Mrs. Drum
assistant Conductor, Mrs. Hancock
Office Of the Guard, Mrs. DihIe
Delegates to Encampment, Mrs,
Hilton and Mrs. Hedeubers.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1888-12-13

hIJEi FkIIE q %.
Room l,Post office block. 3T-tf
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1888-12-13

PompadOur hair cutting q speeir
atty at Bren nan 4 0liingsr's.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1888-12-13

August HOlmquist shaved off his
whiskers and 50 complete was his
disguise that none Of his several
friends VINO were ushered In Mon
day evening, succeeded In discover
ing him other than q Kan
sas city gentleman who was here
IN a visit. August's voice gave him
away. and then . laugh folIoW wed at
the expense Of the duped individual.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1888-12-13

Holly and MistIetoe at Hosben's.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1888-12-13

Cheap John bought ~ lots, =
houses and barn for 81 .01 rAsh
last week.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1888-12-13

The members Of Burnside Camp,
No. =, Sons Of Veterans, are en-
deavering to organize Ladies' Aid
Society Of the Sons Of Veterans" In
this city. The preliminary meeting
will be held next Friday evening,
Dec. IA, at the @. A. r. Hall. All
mothers, wives and sisters Of
veterans, wives Of sons Of veterans,
and daughters Of either veterans or
sons Of veterans, at least sixteen years
Of age, whether desiring to become
members or not, are requested to be
present and assist in organizing the
third Society In the state OF Kansas.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1888-12-13

So far very little has been ac-
compllshsd In the District Court.
In the case Of MeNeal vs.. Dengle
Jury trial, . verdict was returned
for the plsiutlff. In the case OF
Danell vs.. DANIEL jury triaIl, g
verdict was also returned for the
plaintiff. The well-known TolIe
case has occupied the time Of the
court for several days, and st this
writing 10 stlll on.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1888-12-13

Elegant cake dishes ct strIckIer's
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1888-12-13

NJ ID. league snd DT. Daily have
been in CIu"innati during the
past week
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1888-12-13

Some eighty people were present
at the very entertaining musicale
given at the residence Of Rev. and
Mrs. +. p. Chlttenden. Monday
evening. The following fine pro-
gramme was rendered:
Violin Solo Souvenir Ia Hayden
Mr.. PHILLIP AND PROF. YUSG-
FLEIsCH.
Piano Solo .... Dancing Leaves,
Miss EDNA DARRAH.
Reading .........M Mr.. LEI
Violin Solo Souvenir to Belltna
Reading. The OdeE Italien
Mrs. GERTRUDE ANDREWS
Duet ...... ...-..-. Lust Spiel
Misses GRACE WELLINGTON AND
EMILY BELLvILLE.
Song 80. ........ Romany Lass.
Miss GRACE PRoBERT.
Niclin Solo .... Souvenir to Ba de
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1888-12-13

Choice HA-.t Diamond feed store.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1888-12-13

KORN q. Diamond feed stors.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1888-12-13

LLOYD 4 WEIGLE,
Grand Central Grocers.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1888-12-13

DIR. Campbell. Of the Minneapolis
CVmm' rciGL Is ia the city to-day.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1888-12-13

The various sunday schools are
preparing for Christmas trees.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1888-12-13

Dr. VI. O. Corkry has located
near jacksonville, III.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1888-12-13
INF JOURNAL.
THURSDAY. DECEMBER 10, 1888.
125 N. Santa Fe Ave,

CIRCILAIION
80 uI"t, than any other paper "a
saline county
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1888-12-13
CITY AND COUNTY.
And still no winter.

Attention il called I" X. {. Kesr's
new adv eTii-eInpnt
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1888-12-13

cost,
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-12-20

On Monday motion made by Repre-
sentative Springer passed the house and
q resolution was adopted in accordance
Herewith, making the senate (PIatD
bill for the admission OF the state of
South Dakota and for the organization
of the territory ef North Dakota a
special crier for Tuesday and from day
to day until disposed of. Springer's
resolution provided that the omnibue
bill mey be offered as Substitute for
the Plast bill. Ga Tut s lay Mr.. Springer
declined to call up the special order (the
Platt biil), giving as reason that on
Wednesday there would be meeting OF
the committee ON territories and it
would be then determined when the
house measures would be considered
This movement, il successful, will kill
the Platt bill end advance che omnibus
bill to its place in the order OF house
proceedings. 4
Later-The Wednesday caucus unaai-
mously decided not to call up the terri
torial bills antil January Is.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-12-20

Several of the members OF the legis-
lature elected in this section of Dakots
are fayorably discussing proposition
fos legislative recess. The plan in It's
immature shape is for the legislatu 9 ia
convene on the authorized day, gt
through with the most neoef sary legisla
ton end take reoess until April. Thil
will give opportunity for committees tt
work in the examination of public insti
tutions and will carry the session vel
into Harsison's administration. Com.
petent lawyers say they see no objection
to the plan.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-12-20

Tuesday the house committee on Indian
affairs made favorable report on Dele
gate Gifford's bill for the opening of the
great Sioux Indian reservation in Me-
braska and Dakota. The committee
have amended the bill. SO as
to make the price to be paid $l25 an
acre for the lands settled upon during
the first ten years, after which so cents
an acre. The reservation is to be thrown
open to settlement without the consent
of the Indians. A duplicate of the bill
was introduced IN the senate by Mr..
Jones, of Arkansas, and was referred to
the senate committee on Indian affaira
but no indication has been given by the
senate committee as TO what action will
be taken.