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Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-06-01
A FATAL CURIOSITY.

a California Lad Nerve in an Encounter
with a Rattlesnake.
SAN FRANCISCO, May ~31.-Joseph Silva,
while cutting hay in a field near Gem
t%erville, encountered a large rattle
snake, which he struck with his
sycthe and stunned. Silva supposed
he had killed the reptile, and
picked it up by the tail to cut off the
ratties. Holding the snake at almost
arms length he hacked at the cartilage
connecting the rattles with the tail sew
erai times without severing it. He then
grappled the snake by the body, and as
the knife penetrated as a last effort the
snake doubled and struck him ON the
little finger. The boy shook the snake
off, and, without hesitation, cut his
finger off at the middle joint. Even then
his nerve did not desert him, and he made
his way homeward. Here he drank a
large quantity of whisky and had his
finger ~bandaged. He felt no i'll effects
from the bite, and three day later his
curiosity led him to search for the piece
of his finger which he had left in the
Held. He found it black and rotting with
the poison, and he handled it. The
tdrsllent poison came in contact with his
wound, and that night he died in terri
die agony, decomposition setting in be-
1tuie the breath left his body.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-06-01

rush to get through with phe1arge amount
OF business before 1T the assembly adj
journed without the required legislation
for the government and support of the
board for ensuing year, and 1t proved a
costly blunder. The many enter
prlses that the board had mapped
out had to be abandoned. The Crow
Wing colony in this state, which the
board had decided TO take under it's wing,
had to be given up. Nothing has been
done with the enterprise this, year, and
now, of course, it is too late to 20 ahead
with the work, as it is too late in the
season to put in crops. Last week the
general executive board held a meeting
1t was decided to allow the officers of the
board to go ahead with the work and nc.
complish what they could during the rest
Of the year. 1t was also voted to supply
the boards officers with the necessary
money to carry On the work, the feeling
being that such action would be ratified
at the next meeting of the general as
sembiy. The board further decided to
ttsrn all the necessary papers over to
Secretary McGaughy and allow him to
maintain his Office in Minneapolis as
heretofore.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-06-01
THE BREWERS.

The Delegates to the National Brewers'
Meeting Welcomed to st. Paul.
ST. PAUL, May 31.-Standard hall was
well filed with delegates to the number
of about five hundred, and a ~fine-looking
and intelligent body of men they were.
Shortly after 10 o'clock the delegates
were called to order by VIM. Hamm,
president of the St. Paul Brewers asso-
citation, who welcomed the delegates in a
few well-chosen words, introducing w.
a. Miles, the president of the National
Brewers association. The secretary Of
the board of trustees, Richard Kathleen,
presented the report of the proceedings
of the board of trustees. The report oc-
cupies sixteen pages of pamphlet form.
Other reports were read and adopted,
and the chairman then appointed the
committees. After listeningto the read
ing of several papers, the convention adj
journed until 10 a. IN.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-06-01

meeting OF the q. "A Il. poese of martin
Dakota, VII! d WIS TO have baal helu nj
Pembine on Jats LIT, has been postponed
until the 4 b.
Warren | Coaledge, o farmer .esidj o
about seven miles east of Redield. aus
tanned a heavy loes by fee at an early
hour Monday morning. Coeledee had
been up during the night with a sick
horse and d lantern wes kicked from his
hand, setting fire to the barn, the flames
spreading rapidly to other buildings.
Ooaledge fought desperately TO saYo his
property. but only succeeded partly,
two barns, four horses and gzsnsry being
consumed.
The funeral of the late Wa Sslby 90.
CURED at Grand Forks Thursday alter.
noon from the residence. 1t was n Of
the largest ever witnessed in Grand
Forks county. Knights Templar, mem.
bers of the chapters, G. A. r. comrades,
w, r. O. ladies' and citizens were IN line.
The line of march was throneed with
citizens all eager TO catch a glimpse of
the casket in which rested the remaius
of the man Grand Forks delighted to
honor while alive.
A number of elevator companies doing
business in north Dakota clai.a .hsy
should be assessed OF Wheat in the
elevators May l. La Monre and ether
counties claim the wheat should be as
sessed April 1, The elevators it is said,
are fighting this Interpretation of the
statute and claim they should only be
assessed as merchants, and as far as taxa
tion purposes sre concerned Icy ere
only merchants. Whatever the result
of the diar ute, many of the elevator
companies In that part of the territory
have run the grain out OF the territory
between April / and May 1, avoiding
large assessments.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-06-01
An Accident ON the Union Pacific.

CHEYENNE, Wyo., May 31.--The first
accident of importance on the Cheyenne
azs& Northern branch OF the Union PACT
dc occurred Yesterday when a passenger
engine collided with q work train. Three
persons were killed, two received inju-
ries which will probably result fatally,
aud four others were seriously injured.
The killed are: John Hader, passenger
condoctor; j. Mayfeld, passenger brake
man; Ca1as. Reenl, fireman.
The injured are: Engineer Chris
Madses, confusion Of the head and body
burned. Engineer Books, scalded and
burned The recovery of these two men
is doubtful. John Toole was injured in
the head and spine. Thomas Walsh,
shoulder spiained and burned, Road.
master Delilney, ankle dislocated. An.
drew Heenan. slightly injured by jump
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-06-01
MluAM l.Scorr

will be composed of the people; they
are founded on fixed principles, and
through them the people will attend to
their w business and protect their
rights and interests against corrupt CEN
tralization and m%onopolies of all kinds.
! hope that before another month passes
Democratic societies will be fourishing
all over the Union. We intend to make
a big fight in Pennsylvania next Novem-
Der, and from present indications it is
hard to determined what the result may
be-"
Mr.. Scott then grows sanguine in the
following language: "We feel confident
that before four more years roll round
Pennsylvania will wheel into line as n
of the Democratic states of the Union.
That's what the Democratic societies ex-
pect to accomplish"
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-06-01
oAKoTA CONVERSATIONS

Funds have been raised at Mitchell
for a fourth of July celebration on an
elaborate eeale. q
In two days last week the Dakota
Farmers alliance took SAT, 900 worth of
orders for Irvine alone.
Charley Gregory has sold his Minos
Tribune to Marshall Mcclure, who will
consolidate it with the Rustler.
The Dickey County Leader, the first
paper published in that county, has en-
tered upon the seventh year OF it's ex-
~istenee.
John Clifford, q farmer residing about
four miles north of Redfeld had his barn
and granary with contents destroyed by.
fire Monday.
Egan is suffering from o fuel famine.
The dealers are out of GOAL and owing to
high water in the Mississippi valley are
unable to get any.
About forty men who have been at
work in the Milwaukee gravel pit at
Eden struck Monday morning for @ raise
In wages from 81 25 to $l.75 per day.
Dol. Plummer delivered a rousing
speech before the republican league at
Steele, Saturday. 1t was the largest
gathering ever assembled in Kidder
county.
DIR. White, postmaster at Carbonate,
resigned his office or account of i'll.
health. There is no foundation for she
report that there is a shortage in his &C.
| counts.
Father Hines preached the memorial
sermon at Elk Point on Sunday, Mr..
Hines was one OF the original members
of the anti-slavery society in Boston,
with the Garrison, Phillips and others.
The election held in Rsdfeid Monday
resulted in the choice OF A. Kemmerer
for mayor. or the board of six aldermen
the democrats elected one, and also two
members of the school board. Several
members OF the old school board refuse
to resign their offices, believing the cleo
ton invalid under the recent incorpora-
ton act.
AT Nashville, on Saturday, the inter-
state military encampment programme
was opened by sn exhibition drill by
company FL, second Dakota infantry,
OF Watertown. This company was
excluded from entering the competitive
drill, not having the sufficient number
OF men in line. Their work was superior
to the average and excited some enthus-
iasm.
The Fourth of July celebration at Penn
bina will inclnds both horse races, foot
races, base ball. paradeo, and two excur-
siops to celebrate the completion Of the
Red River Valley soad-ons from Vim
\ nipeg and one from Grand Forks. The
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-06-01
CONDENSED NEWS.

The National Civil Service league is In
session IN New York City.
The new Methodist bishops mere con-.
secrated at New Yerk.
The president has vetoed the bill ap-
propriating $75, 900 for & public building
at Youngstown, o.
Railway officials at Pittsburg ridicuIe
thes story that the Pennsylvania Railroad
management was negotiating for the pur-
chase Of the Chicago, Burlington and
Quincy Railroad.
instructions have been issued to all
division superintendent of the pennsyl-
wanna Railroad, on the line of Pittsburg
and Erie, to discharge all employees whose
services can be dispensed with. About
5000 men will be discharged.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-06-01
A Dead Robher.

NoGALEs, Ariz., May 31.-A desperate
attempt was made to kill the tax collector
of Magdalena district, Sonora, Mexico,
near the town of Santa Ana. The scene
of the attempted robbery is in a thickly
settled portion OF the district, where the
collector gathered a large amount of
money. While he was passing along the
road the robbers fired upon him and a
servant from ambush. After the first
fire the robbers, thinking the shots had
taken effect, attempted to rush upon the
collector, but he opened fire with a Win.
chester rife, killing one. The other rob.
bers fed.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-06-01
GEN. sHERlDAN,s CONDITION.
suddenly Threatened with sufrocatio

Suddenly Threatened with Suffocation
from Pulmonary EGusion.
WASHINGTON, May 31.-The following
report was issued at l2:45 a. m:
cat 10 O'Clock Gen. Sheridan was sud
denly threatened with suffocation from
pulmonary effusion, and for a while was
in imminent peril. The attack was
mastered with difficulty. AT this hour
the immediate danger has apparently
passed.
2:45 a. m.--There has been no change
in Sheridan's condition since the bulletin
at 12:35 a. m.
AT noon his condition was unchanged.
He was asleep and resting easily. The
following bulletin has been issued by his
physicians: s1Since the alarming relapse
OF last night Gen. Sheridan has slowly
recovered from his prostration. His
breathing has grown easier and his pulse
stronger. He has slept pretty well dur
ing the morning hours"
= p. m.-Since the former bulletin there
has been no marked change in Gen.
S%heridan's condition except possibly q
shade of improvement. At 2 o'clock he
was resting quietly without pain and ex-
pressed himself as feeling quite well.
S:30-It has just boon asceriaiued that
Sheridan bad another recurrence of
heart fronble this afternoon, but it is
stated that he is resting easily now. DR..
N. 3. Lincoln has been called in the
case and is now in consultation With the
other doctors.
The 10:le bulletin says Sheridan had
another severe attack this afternoon.
He has recovered very imperfeotly and
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-06-01
THE
Teemer Defeats Gaudaur In a Three-MiIe
Contest.

Contest.
Boston, May 31.-About four thousand
people witnessed the three-mile race be-
Teemer n Gaudaur at the Point Of
Pines. There was considerable swell on
at the advertised time of starting, but at
3 O'Clock the water had Gained and at
$50 a start was made. Both took the
water at the same time, Teemar rowing
th1rty-eight strokes per minute and eau
daur thirty-two. Teemer gained one
length in an eighth of a mile, and gradu-
ally increased it to the first turn which
he made at $40, a half minute ahead of
Gaudaur. The return to the starting
point was made in 81 minutes, both
turning together. The third stake was
turned by Teemer in 5:1s, Gaudaur $751;.
Teemer finished at 5:22 and Gaudaur two
and a half lengths behind. Time 10
minutes. To the uninitiated the affair was
somewhat interesting, but to the expert
enced it savored of what is frequently
termed a ''put up job" No real work
was done by either man, Teemer taking
his ease throughout.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-06-01
Nerth Carolina Democratic.

RALEIGH, N. c., May 31.--The state
Democratic convention was the largest
political body aver assembled-in North
Carolina, and excites establishment by
reason of it's size as well as its enthu-
s1asm. The names of Daniel G. Fowle of
Raleigh, Chas. M. Stedman of Welming-
ton, and Sydenham B. Alexander of
Charlotte, We're presented. The first bal
lot resulted as follows, there being 961
votes with 4S1 necessary to choice:
Fowle 315, Stedman 329, Alexander 2a26,
j. A. Gilmer 8, r. f. Bennett /. On the
thirteenth ballot, which was completed
at midnight, the vote stood: Fowle
4O6, Steadman a12, Alexander 230. The
The melton to adjourn was voted down.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-06-01

BOSTON, May 81. Geo. H. Hosmer of
Boston aud Wallace Ross of ST. Johns,
N. b., rowed a single scul} race for $500
on the Merrimac river, above Lowell.
Yhe course was laid out for three miles,
but the river being partially filed with
floating logs, the distance actually
rowed was about two and q half miles.
Hosmer led the entire distance and won
by half a length. Time twenty-six min
utec
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-06-01
THEY HAo BETTER NOT PRESS IT
oglesby's Advice to Men who Wanted M
CIaugIiry,s Case Considered.

oglesby's Advice to Men Who Wanted Nc
C1aughry's Case Considered.
SPRINGFIELD, HIS, May 31.-Senator
John Humphrey of Cook county, saw
Gov. oglesby again to urge a pardon for
Farmer McClaughry. The senator
was accompanied by three of McClaugh-
ry's old neighbors. The conference last
ed forty minutes, and the case was
pressed with great urgency. Finally the
governor said he was not disposed to take
the matter up again just now, but if
they insisted he would take it up and
decide it.
"We do not want you to decide it now
unless you decide i'll McClaughry's ia
yor," was the reply.
s'In that case" said the governor, st
will be better not to take it up"
This brought the conference to a close,
the gentlemen leaving without any en-
enlargement.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-06-01
In the interest of Chicapo.

CHICAGO, May 31.-The Chicago, Bur
lington and Quincy railroad announces
that, beginning June 4, its first-class
freight rate from Chicago to st. Paul
will be 40 cents instt 4 of 60, as hereto
fore, with a corresponding reduction in
other classes. This reduction will have
the effect of placing Chicago jobbers,
who have heretofore seen at a disadvans-
age, on an equal footing with the New
York and Boston men.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-06-01
Fortifying Italy,s Coast.

ROME, May BIN the chamber of dep.
uties Signor Niccalera, leader of the On.
position, moved that the government
fortify Italy's maritime towns. In an.
swer to the motion, Gen. Vial, minister
of war, said that the subject of maritime
defense was studied by competent men,
who recognized the necessity of limiting
the construction of defensive works at
the most important points while the
navy was being increased. He would,
however, accept the motion as a recon,
mendation, and thus modified the motion
WIS passed.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-06-01
A Dime NoYs1 yiotim.

BRAINERD, Mimi, May s1.-The police
picked up a dime-novel boy here, Mailing
from Chicago, who was found studying
the circus pictures on the bill board, hav-
ing alighted from a train justin from the
Pacific coast. He SAYS he is II years old.
He says he left home three weeks ago,
and worked his way on trains without
money, getting as far west as Yellow
stone park, and thence returning In the
same manner
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-06-01

this continent.
He expects this
new Democratic
organization to
put an end to
rings and trusts,
and thinks its
popularity w ill
increase so rapid
ly that the socie-
ties In Pennsyl-
vania will soon
be numbered by
thousands.
s'These socie-
49, :,
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-06-01
AeoidentalIy Killea His nrise.

CHICAGO, May 3l.--David II. Colbert,
who lives at No. 1866 Burling street, ac-
cidentally shot and killed his wife at 1880
this morning. The couple had just
arisen, and Colbert was fooling with q
revolver. 1t vas discharged, and the
bullet entered Mrs. Colbert's left breast.
She expired almost Immediately. She was
only II years old and had beer, married
but two weeks. Her husband, who is
only 81 years old, is almost distracted
with grief. He was locked up pending
investigation of the affair.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-06-01
At Gettysburg.

GETTYSBURG, Pa, May 31.-Thousands
viewed the impressive ceremony at the
National cemetery. The imposing pro-
cession in the afternoon included orators
and distinguished citizens in carriages,
gettysburg fire department, Sons of Vet
Grams, q. A. r. members, ex-soldiers and
citizens. ~
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-06-01
civil Service Reform Ieapne.

NEW YORK, May 31.--The session of
The Civil Service Reform league was
given up to the delivery OF addresses APP
pertaining to the civil service in its yari-
Gus departments and the reforms
which he the league is aiming to pro-
mote. Papers Were read and addresses
made by Edward Corey of New York,
Stuars Wood Of Philadelphia, Charles w.
Clifford of Massachusetts, and Lewis
Haenland of New York, after which the
session terminated.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-06-01
stactling Developments.

ST. JOHN, n. b., May 81.-Inyestiga,
ton of the affairs of the defunct Mari
time bank in court here, has developed
some startling facts. From the evidence
adduced it appeLfs that McClelland, the
manager, had kept two sets of books in
order to conceal the real condition of the
banks affairs from the directors. The
deficiency of the bank is over 81, 800, 00l
after deducting the value of assets.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-06-01
A Monument to Ex-Gov. pease.

AUSTIN, Tex, May 31.-Two car loads
of granite arrived here from Portland,
Me-, for building a monument to ex-Goy.
E. M. Pease. 1t will be thirty-lve feet
high. The granite consists of q number
of sections for the base and shaft, weigh
ing go, 1000 pounds. 1t is q private monu-
ment. Gov. Pease's widow and daughter
live on the elegant Pease homestead in
the suburbs OF the city.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-06-01
A Big Coal DenI.

PUEBLO. Col, May S1.-R. NJ. Ldbbett,
OF Trinidad, Col, has one Of the biggest
coal deals on hand ever engineered In the
United States. He represents a company
Ing owns an entire township Of coal
n bituminous and coking, in Las AMI
mas county, and it is proposed to sell
THIS immense body of coal land, 1880
acres, for $50 an acre, or a total OF $3.50.
guy, the purchaser will be a Pepnsyi-
yania syndicate, rep sentatives of which
have airssas exarh.ned the land, and
found it TO be more than represented,
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-06-01
kNIaATs oFE.soa ENTERpRIsEs.

The Grow Wing Colony I'm Minnesota to
Resolve Attention.
81. PAoLs May S1.-T be knights Of
I4ator general cooperative board is In q
position again to push forward the yaii-
osas business institutions under its super
vision. The work of the board has been
almost at q standstill since the meeting
q the general assembly in thi5 city last
October. II will be- smembered that In the
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-06-01
A GREAT CLUB SCHEME.

The Democratic Society of Pennsylvania
Organized on n New Plan.
WASHINGTON, May 31.-Representative
William l.. Scott, of Pennsylvania, is one
of the leading spirits in a new political
organization called the Democratic So
ciety of Pennsylvania" Mr.. Scott says
chat it is the inauguration of the greatest
system of club organization ever seen ON
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-06-01
Greeting to Gladstone and pa,a;

NEW YORK, May 9l.-The state dele
gates OF the Ancien. Order Of Hibernians
met IN convention. The action OF the re-
cent assembly at Louisville was endorsed
ana the following resolution adopted:
Resolved, That the following tele-
gram be sent jointly TO Mr.. ParnslI and
MI. Gladstone: THE Ancient Order of
htberntans of New York state, In conyen-
ton assembled, do wish you God speed in
the struggle You have taken, and we do
again pledge ourselves to your existence
support until such tiiae as your
struggle shall be a successor
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-06-01
Poison in the House of a ,rurderess

BosToN, May 31.-Not long ago the
house at West Somerville, in which lived
Mrs. Sarah Jane Robinson, the convicted
murderess, was sold at auction, and the
new owner began improvements. One of
the laborers discovered behind the fur
mace, in a hole in the cellar wall, half a
box of rat poison. The discovery now
made supplies, in all probability, the link
which was missing in the chain of evil
dence against her.
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A leland.

PARIS, May 31.-A semi-otficial note,
printed yesterday, expresses surprise at
the statement made by English papers
regarding the ownership of inquiries, one
of the channel islands. The note says
that it has been recognized us one of the
French possessions, and that the French
government has maintained an important
light house there since 1855.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-06-01
h of Ugliness.

NASHVILLE, Tenn, May 31.-Missouri,
Texas, Mississippi and Kentucky were
represented in the annual contest for the
nomination for the degree of Bachelor Of
Ugliness at Vanderbilt university. John
NJ. Ragland of Colorado was the presi-
dent of the convention, which had a
stormy session. The candidates were
Enoch M. Potter OF Missouri, Frank S.
Taylor OF Texas, John w. Rowlett of
Kentucky, and Harry B. Rigg of Missis-
sippi. Mr.. Taylor of Texas was nomi-
mated, and received the prize-a barlow
Gpifo
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Rev. saIliday win Resi.n.

New YORK, May 31.-Rev. S. b. Halli-
day, for many years pastor of Plymouth
church, has sent in his resignation. Mr..
Halliday was selected at the request of
the late Mr.. Reecher, but it is understood
that he is not a favorite with the present
controllers of the church.