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Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-09-01
The Coming Rifle Match.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 31.-Capt. Blunt,
late of Gen. Sheridan's staff, who has
been designated to conduct the army
rifle match at Fort Niagara, N. Y, left
last night for that post. He carried
with him seven handsome medals to be
awarded to the winners in the contest,
which begins September IL. The rifle
team is composed Of twelve men selected
from the various divisions by the COM
handing generals, from beth officers and
enlisted men, and represent the best
shooting talent in the army. Maj. Ed
win V. Sumner, Fifth cavalry; Mai. Guy
v. Henry, Ninth cavalry, and First
Lieutenant Philip Reude, Third cavalry,
inspectors of rife practice, have been
ordered to witness the match.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-09-01
A Drug Clerk,s Fa,ai Err.r.

New HAVEN, Conn, Aug. 31.-Horace
Bishop, aged is, and Charles w. Ample.
bee, aged 10, both of Bradford, died soon
after drinking soda water at Robinson
g. Toale's drug store at that place. In
vestigation showed that tincture of AGO.
mite had been mixed with the soda water.
instead of syrup. Robert j.. Lane, the
clerk who made the fatal error, has been
arrested.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-09-01
HIGH LICENSE IN MINNESOTA.

A Decrease of Twelve Hundre Saloons
in One Year.
ST. PAUL, MINI, Aug. 31.-High IL
cense in Minnesota has entered upon its
second year in almost every county in
the state. This law imposes a minimum
liquor license of $1,000 in all cities of
" 10, 900 inhabitants, and of $500 in all
other places, and makes it optional with
the local authorities to make it larger.
The law has effected a decrease of about
twelve hundred in the number of saloons
in the state, or nearly one-half of the
whole number under low license, the ex-
act figures being q reduction from z, SOC
to /, 597.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-09-01
The Brass Workers.

PITTsBuRa, Aug. 31.-Word was re-
oeived from the Knights OF Labor execu-
tive board that as soon as outstanding
dues are paid that the board will issue q
national district charter to the brass
workers assembly. This will require
about two weeks. Immediately there
after Master Workman Robinson will is
u a call for a meeting of the delegates
in New York City. The new national
district hopes soon to add to its member
ship a majority of the brass workers in
the country.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-09-01
The Coming New York Labor parat.e

NEW YORK, Aug. 31.--There will be
$4,000 men in line in the big labor pa
rade hex Monday, and in the reviewing
stand at Union square no a man will be
seen-only ome will review the pa
rade. The reason for this is to prevent
Ill feeling and discussion over those en-
titled to the honor, and not give a chance
to any politician or professional working
man to push himself into prominence.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-09-01
The Republican Tariff Bill.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 31.--T The cauous
of Republican senators at Mr.. Edmunds'
house brought together 22,of the IS Re
publican senators now in the city. There
was a three hours conference. Tariff
was the only topic discussed, and a very
harmonious agreement on the g
wool and lumber schedules was finally
reached. The sugar tax in the Repub-
lican bill is to be reduced so per cent. be-
low the existing rates; the lumber tax to
remain as at present. Tie duty on the
fine grades of wool is to be raised / cent
per pound. The bill now in course of
preparation by the senate finance sub
committee, Mr.. Allison said, is to be
pushed to completion and viii probably
be ready in ten days.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-09-01
Chicago Grain and Provisions.

Der, DISCO; May, $3.50.
coRN,August, 4slSc; September, 45c; octo-
oATs-Adgust a6ss4c; September, e41Sc; octo-
Der, 24Nc; May, asAc.
October $14,25.
~LARD-August, 800; September. 80 40.
October, S9.42lss.
; SHORT RIBssaeAugust, $500; s~eptembsr,
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-09-01

JEFFERSON CRY, Mo-, Aug. FL
Guard J. A. Gresham was savagely at
tackled and beaten by an inmate of the
~penitentiary named John Riley. Gresham
finally o~yerpowered the convict and shot
him, killing him instantly.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-09-01
INTERNATIONAL SUGAR TRUST.

A Treaty Agreed Upon by tbs Sugar
Boutsties Convention
LONDON, Aug. 31.-The final meeting
of the sugar bounties convention was
held yesterday. The convention was
signed by the representatives of Great
Britain, Germany, Ausrro-Hungary,
Belgium, Spain, Italy, The Netherlands,
and Russia. The convention. provides
for the abolition of beunties for the
manufacture and expectation OF sugar.
England agrees that she will not impose.
differentiai duties upon the imports
of cane or beets from the sign
ers of the convention. The sigpe:s
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-09-01
Judge Thurman win Attend.

CLEVELAND, o., Aug. 31.-A special
from Columbus says: Judge Thurman
this morning decided to attend the grand
demonstration in New York.
He will leave Columbus Sept. 6, and
speak in Gilmore Garden on the evening
of the 7th. The judge is in vigorous
health since his return from the north
west.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-09-01
neat the World,s Record.

MfNNEAPoLls, Aug. Sic. w. Will
JAMS Axtell trotted against Bell Boys
record at M~innehaha Park and beat the
worlds ~2-year-old record by making 2:24.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-09-01
Chape,k Released on Rail,

CHICAGO, Aug. II. - Frank Chapek,
one of the men alleged to have been inn
plioated in the dynamite plot against
Judges Gary and Grinnell and Inspector
Bon1ield, was released IN SIG, 900 bail.
All the alleged conspirators are now out
on bail.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-09-01
Deadlock.

SELMA, Ala, Aug. 31.-The Demo.
cratic congressional convention of the
Fourth Alabama district has been in
session three days, and 583 ballots have
been t;aken. The deadlock is between
S. w. John OF Dalls, b. II. Jones OF Will
cox, Lucius w. Turpin of Hale, A. @.
Davidson OF Perry, and G.,H. Gibson of
Lowodes. Davidson is the present mem-
her
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-09-01
Casualties.

Texas fever has broken out among cat
tie at Orleans, Ills.
John Winnans, a wealthy farmer, fell
into q stream near Lake City, Ills, and
was drowned.
A little boy named Wilcox climbed
down 9 well near Plaaktpton, Oak, to.
get a drink. The well 6aYed and he was
buried under eight feet Of earth.
Near Topeka, Kan, Gorge Pearce, a
farmer rs years Of age, was attacked by
a bull while trying TO tie up the animal,
and terribly mutilatsd, dying a few
hours afterwards.
At Good Ground, L. l., Mrs. Mary
Chaslick Hume, wife Of Prof. r. w.
Hume, who is well known In literary CIR
Giles, dropped dead while preparing to
battle in the surf.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-09-01
Political

The Republicans of the First Wiscon-
sin district renomingted H. B. Caswell
for congress.
Capt. John w. Hannah was nominated
for congress ny the Republicans of the
Twelfth Missouri district.
The Republicans OF the First Indiana
congressional district nominated Frank
B. Posey, of Polk county, for congress.
The Democrats and Greenbackers of
the Second Michigan district nominated
Willard Stearns, postmaster ut Adrian,
for congress.
The Fifth Michigan congressional dis
trict Republicans nominated ex.Mayor
Charles i. Belknap of Grand Rapids on
the first ballot.
In the Third Michigan district the
Democrats nominated 7. e. Barkworth
for congress, and after adjournment Mr..
Barkworth, being notified, declined to
run.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-09-01
Omaha Live stock Market.

UNION Stock YARDS.
OMAHA, Aug. 81. ( s
CATTLE-Quiet. Choice to fancy steers,
$56096.75; good to choice, 4.o065.50; medium,
$S.76@47s; COWS, $2.40dSS.a; bulls, S2.O008.OO.
Estimated receipts 1900.
HoGS-0pened steady. Light, Ss.0o@6ao;
mixed, S6,00Go6.ao; heavy, 6.1o16.3. Estimated
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-09-01
THE MARKETS.

CHICAGO, Aug. 81.
Wheat tiuctuated within a radius of &c and
closed strong. Corn opened strong, but declined,
afterward recovering and ruling steady to the
close. There was 10 material change In oats, the
feeling being one of strength. Provisions ruled
steady and lower,
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-09-01
Indians Cease Their wapderinea.

BUFFALO, Wye, Aug. 31,-An the
Sioux Indians who left the reservation q
few days ego have been returned and no
further trouble is apprekended. The
troops have been withdrawn.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-09-01
Killed by n Tin.

KINcAID, Kan, Aug. 81. = Samuel
Stambrock, Il of the leading merchants
OF this place, while umpiring a game of
ball was struck in the neck by a bal
that tipped the bat, and was instantly
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-09-01
Gen. Hnrriko.,.

MIDDLE BASS ISLAND, O., Aug. 81
Gen. Harrison did nothing Thursday but
stroll about the grounds and sit on the
porch of the club house.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-09-01
Nebraska and Iowa pens,ons.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 31.-Following is
the representation Of Nebraska and Iowa
citizens in the last batch of pensions is
sued:
Nebraska Pensions - Original invalid:
Gurley d. Chase, bonneville. Increase:
Stephen Sherlock, Hebron; Charles A.
Buebee, Peoria. Original, widows, etc:
Minors of Joseph Ruff, Harrington.
lows Pen, ions-Original invalid: Ro-
land Aubrey, Earlville; E. Newton, Abba.
Increase; liver A. Brandt, DEBORAH; John
NJ. stickney, Hull; Edward Carpenter,
Wright; James L. McCorkle, Belinda;
Thomas E. Miner, Spencer; John T..
Dowding, Laporte City. Reissue: Michael
Ryan, G~randview; Linsy d. Andrews,
Berkeley; Henry Rhodes, Eddyville.
Original, widows, etc: Minors of Hugh
0. Jones, Columbus City Especial act);
Mary L., widow of Barnett E. Ristine,
Fairfield. Mexican widows: Elizabeth,
widow of Ephraim Keith, Keokuk.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-09-01

PEEp.s MIL TEXAS. June 20, 1sss-Ths
slemen One 81 my children was troubied
years. We gave her various kinds Of medi.
cine. but without profit, and began to despair
your sWsiit's speoinc. 4" 1ftegp es she hsa 70 Ss ssS
several bottles the diseases all disappeared,
and she is now a hale, hearty and healthy
Just become afflicted in the same way, and /
ann ann using arIgs she :. 5 Il, 5; and anSticipnte a prompt
sd gIsF HILL IN No; July 7. 1sss,Ths SWIM
littic girl when but three weeks old broke
out with eczema. We tried the prescriptions
special beneft. We tried s. s. s., and ~ tbes
time one bottle was gone, her head began to
heal, and by the time she had taken six
has a full and heavy head Of hair-a robust
hearty child. feel It but my duty to make
this statement. Respectfully, HIT. sHoBE.
B, S,TtSTT n "A TasE. June q, 1sss-The
In 1886 I contracted blood poison, and at once
sought a physician, who treated me Tor sew,
Orchard Springs, KY. where his course Of
treatment was carefully. observed. Irecov.
cred, as I thought. but the next spring PIN.
pies began to appear on my face and body.
These gradually Increased to sores and run.
ming ulcers. l was advised to try S. S. s., and
iimm r siSw sfses at saf slss, Il but ! te %ors rsSIs e
tell Q. my trouble. NY blood fs now thor
oughiy cleansed, and my System free from
faint, and / owe my present conditional
perfect cure-to your medicine. Icheerfully
give this statement that Others who have
suffered as Ihave may reap the same benefit,
HARDY II. BURT. n West Ninth St.
HoEER, La, May %, lsS5-The Swift Specific
c., Atlanta, Ga.-Gentlemen ]: About two
years ago my general health gave way en-.
tirely; / was 30 debilita ted that / almost
despaired of ever feeling well ngaia. All
thot the physicians done for me brought no
permanent relief. Friends insisted Chat I
Thoughts 1t would BIO throwing away money.
After taking q thorough course, my health
and Strength returned, and l must say that
BIZ. y. alone cured me, as I discarded ali
others while using IT,. As o tonic i can most
heartuy recommend It for general debility,
1t certainly Ia . specific. W. +. BRIDGES, J. +.
HOMER, .LA.-f know Mr.. W. F. Bridges, and
Will say that his statement is correct.
JOSEPH SHELTON. Druggist.
Treatise or Blood and Skin Diseases mailed
free. TIE SWIFT 6pEcIBIc Co, Drawer s
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-09-01

CHARGES AGAINST HARRISON.
h r-nalanapo,,. Journal Put. the State

The Indianapolis journal Puts the State
ment Down as Beneath Contempt.
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. Aug. 81. - The
Bailey speech of Wednesday night Ia
which statements that Gen. Harrison
had opposed the workingmen, were re-
with the presentation of names
OF persons who said they had heard him
advise force against the strikers. and
that SLIGO a day was enough for work
ingmen, is the subject of a Journal edi-
toriai. Upon the protfered statements OF
these men a claim was made for the
Journals $1,000 reward, and upon that
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-09-01
The OmeiaI RnIletin.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla, Aug. 3l.-Ofacial
BULLETIN fer tweHty-tour hours ending at
9 p. IN: New cases, 26; deaths, 8; total
Gases to date, 1888; discharged, A; deaths,
on
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-09-01

BERLIN, Aug. Sl.-Herr Liebknecht,
the socialist editor of the voIksblatt, has
been elected to the rsichstag by q vote OF
"a na7 ont of Al -TA1.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-09-01

Outioura. the great skin cure, and Cuticurs
cara ResolveIt, the new blood purifier. ;ntas-
nally, are g positiye cure for every form ~
akin and blood disease. from plmpIes to
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-09-01
Live stock,
UNION STOCK YARDS.
CHICAGO Aun al

CHICAGO, Aug. 81.
C~ATTLE.Quiet; Corn.fed Ss.7oG6lo; stock
ers and feeders, Sa.O0D3.40; Texans. S1.25(0S IS.
stock cattle, S2.O0@S.75. Estimated receipts, 1000.
HoGS-Moderately active. Mixed, SG.OO6
$50; heavy, S6,00@6.5o; light, S6.00@6.60. rs.
timated receipts, $500.
SHEEP-Westerns, Ss.5o84.A; Texans, $500
3.65; natives S2.7OM3.5O.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-09-01

property for Col. William H. Palmer and
others to Mr.. William II. Gray of Chi
cago, last spring. Mr.. Gray subsequently
sold it to a Chicago syndicate. The
property will now be sold at public
auction within the next ten days.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-09-01
Libby Prison WIN BE sold Again

RICHMOND, Va, Aug. 3I.-The second
payment on the Libby Prison property
fell due Tuesday. Rawlings and Rose
We're the agents who originally sold the
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-09-01

LYNcHBuRG, Va, Aug. 31.-The presi.
dental party caught twenty-five Lass or
the James river, neal Glen Allen.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-09-01
Winchester p o. Union 20 sfNA N.


r Monroe, N. O., Oct. %. 1857
1HE foTTiR IRUo n CHEMICAL Co. -'o''
coue Rtemen;MMf WIN; s; stephenton of hi.
see him., d to show US what CuticuSa REV : US
res had done for him. This ~ the cnse ~ r .
1s1T 1odt to IN our letter TO YOU some time ago 70
t h. to1N ~ SnS boy now, one would suppose
with hlm,-seems to be in perfect health W.
have written and herewith inolose wbst ne
just as he dictated. "foVe 1t
We are selling quite a qusntity of Cnt;cr,,
Remedies and hear nothing but praises 9na
them We regard the Cuticura Remedies tba
pea1 IN sne market, and shall do all We can 10
promote their sale. Yours truly
STEVENS d BRUNER,
OrpRgists and Pharmacists
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-09-01

Sold everywhere. Price, Cutioura, Soc, soan
2Sc. ;Resolyent, 81; Prepared by the Potter
Drug and Chemical Co., Boston, Mass.
e1- send for How to Cure Skin Diseases ;,
"a page, 80 nlustrations and 100 testimoniaIa'
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-09-01
AFRlGHTEuL SKIN DISEASE

su .taG dSnss intense aena near
the Gut'cura Remedies >9ted by
MEs-Rs STEyENs y BRusGs, Moaroa n
Dear Sirs About two mont '"
recommendations itou4ht a bottse, [n our
hesolvent, one box Cuticufa saIve. eatlcur.
Ghks OF ontieuta soSp FOR ny sos Sad zone one
eczema for a long time, and / am t nTea with
ny ~ thss ellie We the remedies hayee cure psa ! 4 TO
n ms suffSrings were intense, his head mn MN
arisFlse a aa% h i,G he GERS being gone except ptt tbss
us p7nfit on was friGhtful t. bsh IA So1ss.
sores q We now Hi disappeared, bia The
healEby. e1 es bright, cheerful in dispo shin Is
and Is Wo' king every day. MY neipbb"naaU on,
witnesses to this remarkable cure. an5 are
douptins oRes are requested to cal or ~ me
me, Or any of my Eeighbors. " write
Winchester p o. Union Go /. GAANeoN
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-09-01

Manager Watkins has resigned sad
Robert Leadley has assumed the manage
ment OF the Detroit ball team.
Hankins 81 Campbell, owners of the
Chicago stable, have engaged Jimmy
Mclaughlin to ride for them the rest of
the season. The Dwyer brothers have
secured the services of Isaac Murphy,
the celebrated colored jockey.
A call has been issued for a%convention
to meet at Cincinnati Sept, 4 for the or
ganixation Of a national chess associa-
ton. Games will be played between the
acknowledged champions OF the several
states and a minor tournament will also
be held.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-09-01

ROOMs TO B~ENT-Tbree unfuInisbed
~ rooms and hall to rent. Small family pre-
fsrred. Good well and cistern on premises.
Apply at residence on Fourth street, between
Green and Locust.
MRS. E. j. ANDERSON.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-09-01

DlMPLES, blackheads, red, rough, charmed
{ lfIland oily skin prevented by Unticura Hnnn
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-09-01
NOTICES.
Wants,

FURNIsHED ROOMS-With or without
a board for two rsrfons in the residence part
of the city. Apply at this office.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-09-01
Grimes.

At Eilerg, Hungary, a man murdered
his five children and afterwards COM
mitted suicide.
Taller, the Aquvarzcar train 'robber,
was taken from the Jail at Guaymas,
Mex, and shot.
William Flaherty of Watertown, shot
aud killed Hattie Wilson In q disreputa-
BILE house at Huron, Oak.
Il negro known as "Poney Poe, was
lynched at Bellefontaine, Miss, for as
saulting three ladies near that place.
Waco evening news. (Waco, Tex.) 1888-1889, 1888-08-13
PERSONALS.

Little Willie, daughter of Mr.. j, b.
Baker, is we are panied to learn very
i'll. Her condition Is matter of
much anxiety.
Mr.. L. Dickey and Mr.. Ben Duval,
have returned from Galveston.
Mr.. Thos. Leggot, was in the city to-
day. Mr.. Leggot is the newly elected
county commissioner.
Mr.. d. S. Durie is able to be out
again after two weeks tussle with
the prevailing fever and his pleasant
face smiles again over the old counter.
His two children which have also
been sick are also happily GONZALES
cent.
Capt. NJ. NJ. Bogges has left Mani
tou Springs, on his route homewards.
He stopping now at Colorado Springs
and will spend some time in North
Texas, so as to reach home after the
heated season is over. The News is
pleased to learn that his health is i'm
proving.
Walter, the little child of Mr.. w.
ID. Lacy, is ill.
Judge Geo. Clark returned this
morning, from II trip among the
Rockies.
Mrs. H. Kastner, is recovering from
q severe illness.
Miss Mollie Tobin, is convalescent.
Mr.. Anders Poulson, lately with
Tom Padgitt. left for Roekdale to-day
to take charge, as foreman of Mr..
Randle's saddle and harness shop.
Mr.. J. B. Gilmer left on the Cotton
Belt this afternoon for Dallas to at
tend the convention.
Sheriff Bill Harris leaves this after
noon for McGregor and will take the
night Santa Fe train arriving in Dali
las tomorrow morning.
Capt. j. T.. Elgin and Mr.. o. b.
Caldwell leave tonight for Dallas.
Waco evening news. (Waco, Tex.) 1888-1889, 1888-08-13
Dlsposing OF Human Bodies.

49, Sees ii"s, ciseiilSt' advances
a, ,o' one uisius.''oi, Vi Ine oeaa oodies or
' au.,,i'n oeI NC auVocates an economic
uls.'.o.lioa VI 'le remains SO that they may
esu'n W vac eieliieii's as soon as possible, II
,oi ITO Ol'er purpose than 10 furnish fertil-
~, Hay wouiu Pui'erize the body
WIN .iie uiu Oh machinery lie says: "Tbe
~. .,ilIl'i'es niignD oe SO contrived as to break
cue oones iirst IN pieces OF the size of hens
esg' next ihto fragments OF the sire of ID
marble ana one ,hangied and iacerated mass
Waco evening news. (Waco, Tex.) 1888-1889, 1888-08-13
WOOD BUFFALO ~ THE NORTH.
4 Few of Those Great Animals Still En-.
list in British Columbia.

A Few of Those Great Animals Still En-.
list in British Columbia.
There still remain some OF the wood buf
falo. This is an animal larger than til,
American bison of the plains. They are
larger, coarser haired and straighter horned
E;eution this popularity OF difference in the
horns because it is believed that the shape
and the broken and crooked nature of the
horns of the prairie buffalo has been caused
by his habit Of digging into the gravel,
whereas in the more northern species they
had to contend with other conditions where
straight horns would be of more use, as, for
instance, they use them there for clearing
aside from their pathway the brush and lux
uriant underground.
These animals would weigh at least $50
pounds more than the buffalo Of the Saskat-
chewan plains. In the northern regions the
.vetches and grasses are SO high and the snow
fall not being unduly heavy, they have not
had to paw and break the crusted snow, as
was the habit of the buffalo, and that may
account for their superior size. In the
country where these are found horses cannot
be used in pursuit and they are stalked in the
same manner that the moose and the other
large animals are. 1t is difficult to form an
accurate estimate of the number of these
animals that may yet be left. But perhaps
investigation yet may show that five or six
hundred may yet remain in scattered bands
Owing to the fact that the horse cannot be
used in pursuit, it is more difficult for the
Indians to hunt them, and indeed to find
them than it was in the old days of hunting
upon the plains.
So rank is the underground of this rich
country and SO difficult is it for the Indians
to get at these animals that, perhaps, Just
now any attempt on the part of the govern
ment to afford protection to them would be
useless. If, however, some regulation which
would prevent white sportsmen from deliber-
ataly coming into the country to hunt these
animals for mere pleasure it might result to
advantage. At present it would be vexatious
to the Indians and of no great use, as the
animal has become in its habits SO much like
the moose that he is able in great measure
to protect himself. Gazette.