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Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-04-18
THE AMERICAN ALLIANCE.
An Open Letter to the Voters of the
United States.

.lHH. 4aatG HTHl-4 =AH.t.E.e.
An Open Letter to the Voters Of the
United States.
PHILADELPHIA, April 17.-The Ameri-
can Alliance has issued a circular to the
American voters of the United States, in
which it states the purpose of reform in
the methods OF American politics
as follows: The repeal Of the nat
u~ralization laws; the restriction of un-
desirable immigration; the amendment
of the constitution of the United States
restricting the elective franchise to TWEEN
tyrone years of naturalization; to forbid
and prevent the forming of political
organizations composed exclusively of
foreign-born residents to interfere In the
political affairs of this country. The
American Alliance does not call in cues
ton the religious opinions or principles
of any citizen, and all American cit
liens, without regard to old party
ties, are invited to unite in this
movement. The national committee
hereby that a national confer
ence will be held on the 23d day Of May,
1883, at the city of Washington, D. G.,
to take action relating to the presidential
election of 1883. ALI councils of the or.
der have been directed to send one del
egnte from each congressional district Of
their respective states to compose this
conference. Charters for new councils
will be granted, free of expense, to all
American-born citizens ON application to
the secretary. signed by three persons
twenty M years Of age. The Office of
the secretary Of the national committee
Will, until further notice, be at No. 703
Walnut street, Philadelphia, where all
correspondence should be addressed.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-04-18

the Thingvala steamers: the West shore
to have all Inman, White Star, and Red
Star steamers; the Lackawanna to have
the Cunard and Anchor lines steamers,
and the Ontario to nave the Netherlands,
American and Guion lines. All the roads
except the New York Central and Penn
sylvania were selling tickets to Chicago
for $40, net, baggage free, the Lacka-
wanna having begun the war.
Mr.. Pierson, of the trunk line commit
tee, says the wax is between the agents,
not between the companies. The reduc-
ton of rates does not benefit the emf
grants, and is only an apparent reduc-
ton, not a real one. 1t is made possible
by the large commissions paid by west
ern roads. This leaves room for cutting
of rates by the scalpers. "The Castle
Garden agency of the trunk lines" he
said, maintains the legal rate, and will
do SOD
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-04-18
To Succeed Senator Gray.

WILMINGTON, Del, April 17.-It is be-
lieved that: Charles B. Lore, Mr.. Bay.
ards chief political opponent, will be APP
pointed United States Senator by Cover
o Biggs, to serve until the legislature
meets in case of Senator Gray's elevation
to the chief justiceship. AT that time, if
Mr.. Bayard chooses, he will return to the
senate and Mr.. Lore will be made chan
ceilor of the state as soon as the aged
Chancellor Salisbury dies or retires, which
will be a matter of very few years, per
haps months, as he is stricken with paral-
ysis. This will satisfy Mr.. Lore's ambi-
ton to be senator, and give him an hon
orable and comfortable position for life
on the state bench. In case Mr.. Bayard
chooses to ramain in the cabinet, in the
probable event of Mr.. Cleveland's re-
election, 1t is believed that Governor
Biggs will go to the senate.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-04-18
CIV service Reformers.

Mitchell, April 17-Goy. Church,
Treasurer Lawler. Auditor Ward, Rail-
road Commissioner Boynton, Revenue
Collector Nave. Col. Gale, Adit. Gen.
Jenkins. ID. s. Glidden, director OF the
Sioux Falls p~enitent,ary; Mayor Wick
ham and Editor Simpson, Of Alexandria,
Jerry DEisooll. postmaster at Emery and
one or two minor democratic lights, are
in the CITY, part OF them having arrived
yesterday and the remainder to-day. The.
object of the gathering can only be sur-
missed, bat it supposed to have reference
to tine county conventions still to be held
In this section. The snag which the
Church outfit struck in Bruie county
the other day has alarmed the admins.
tration managers, while the difficulty in
fixing things all their own way at Yank.
ton has added to their apprehension that
there may be some independent demo.
Gratis still left In Dakota. AS the coun-
ties OF Hanson, Aurora, Sanborn and
others hereabouts have ct to hold their
conventions, and as there are symptoms
of rebellion toward the powers that be
IN each. the necessity for this council OF
war becomes apparent. The local DEM
ocrats who are outside the combination
are taking pointers quietly and say that
the battle Ia not always to the victors in
the preliminary skirmish.s
Sioux Falls. April 27-Gov. Church
and M. a.. Day are ia the metropolis to-
night. The governor has learned con-
siderable since his former visit to Sioux
Falls. Instead Of receiving his frien de
in private apartments as heretofore he
observed the more democratic way upon
this occasion and received them in the
corridor OF the Cataract house. This
reception, however,, was not es enthu-
~siastic as his local appointees desired.
In fact, it was q failure, but M. HI. Day
was received with very noticeable. oor.
diality. The object Of the presence OF
these distinguished Dakotsians is not
definitely known, bat Caldwell says
Church is here to vactinate the. boys and
Day is here to see that it don't work.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-04-18
Nebraska aud Iowa pensions,

WASHINGTON, April H.--Following is
the representation of Nebraska and Iowa
citizens in the last batch OF pensions is-
sued:
Nebraska Pensions-0riginal invalid:
Martin T.. Merrileld, Republican City.
Increase; n, NJ. Snyder, Clearwater; J.
3. SChristianse, David City. Reissue: r.
j. Tyacke, Alexandria. Original widow,
ETC.: Minors of James E. Gilmore,
Blanche.
Iowa Pensions-Original invalid: T. +.
Daniel, Decatur Gity;John Crookschank,
Ruthven. Albert Shoemaker Riyerton;
George w. Ormsbee, Sioux City. Res.
toratfon and reissue; r. M. Williams,
Rock Rapids. Increase: J.. L. Tanner,
Cedar Rapids; Peter Hess, Probe; Mark
Mann, Ottumwa; A. j. Quinn, New
Sharon; Henry Griesc, Casey. Reissue:
s. g. Blythe, Nora Springs. Original
widow: Eliza j., mother of j. z. Pre-
vost, yillisca,
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-04-18
Reckless Pension RECLAMATION.

CHARLESTON, s. c., April 17.-At the
last session of the legislature an act was
passed granting pensions of SIS per month
to disabled Confederate veterans OF
widows of veterans. Fifty thousand dol
lars were appropriated, and the treasurer
authorized to borrow as much more as
needed. The pension board is now Sc
riously alarmed at the way applications
are pouring in. 1t would require at
least 100000 to pay those on Ale. Many
good soldiers regard the law as a mistake,
but are afraid to take steps to secure
its repeal. Taxpayers are alarmed at
the prospects of additional burdens, and
applicants who are being stood off are
having something to say.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-04-18
CONDENSER NEWS.

Five hundred dollars forfeit has been
posted at Ashland, Wis, for Pat Killen
to cover ii he is in earnest about wishing
to fight Coniey to a finish.
Miss Bridget McNamara, of Scarboro.
Ia, was killed near the depot at that
place by a switch engine.
The Beloit college bought the Beloit
Water,Power company's paper mill for
SD, 900.
Robert e. Richardson was acquitted of
the killing of Charles G. Cash, at Duyall's
Bluff, Ark.
Sir Henry Grattan Esmonde, the Irish
membe OF parliament, accompanied by
Hon. S., II. Sutton, of Kansas, treasurer
OF the Irish National league, arrived at
Sun Antonio, Tex FROM the City of Mex
leo.
KY. Espe, a farmer living near Jewell
junction, Ia, was run over and killed by
an engine, near the depot at that place.
He leaves a wife and six children.
William Robinson, the colored Pitts
burg policeman who shot and killed
James Lolan for resisting arrest, entered
q plea of guilty of voluntary man
slaughter. Robinson was remanded to
jail for sentence.
Union bricklayers ard carpenters OF
Newport, II. T., struck for nine hours
work per day. The contractors will
probably accede.
Ma Moiar died of hydrophobia in
Tribune, Kan.
Grandmother Price died at her home
at Fillmore, Ind. in the Tooth year of her
age.
Newton, sentenced 10 hang at winni,
peg on the Both, Will serve a life impris.
onmert instead.
Surrogate Stein, Of Buffalo, N. Y,
Bustains the will OF lie Grand Marvin,
which has been contested for twenty-five
years. 1t ~bequeaths to his friends from
$1,000 to 5000 each, and the residue tc
the Buffalo library, his brothers widow
and children being cut of with a life
membership in the library. The amount
involved was $3.50, 600.
The schooner James a. Garfield, ar
rived ut Gloucester, Mass, from the
bankst reports lost four of the crew,
named John Goodwin, Joseph Martin
Alexander Jameson, and John Currie'
while they were tending travis.
Ira A. Lowe, of Boston, has gone Into
insolvency. Liabilities about s200, 600,
Of which $146, 900 is secured by coIlat'
erals. The liabilities were contracted
while he was connected with the Lowe
Cattle company, Of Cheyenne.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-04-18

I,;;50 o. M.
At the bedside OF the d lying man were
Mrs. Conkling, Judge Coke. DIR. Auder
son, and Mrs. Oakum. Mr.. Conkling
passed away without moving q limb. He
looked as though peacefully sleeping.
There were a number of persons outside
on the street waiting to catch the last
report. Within doors there were be.
tween forty and fifty persons also wait
ing TO hear the worst. They were COM
posed chiefly OF representatives of the
PREMoNIToRY SYMPTOMS.
New York, April 17-At $40 p. m. DR..
Barker said: ''Conkling since 1880 has
developed edema of the lungs, which is
settling Of the blood in the base Of the
lungs, and he will probably die before
morning."
DR.. Fordyce Barker seemed quite
overcome aB he stood on the steps of
Oonkling's house this afternoon and told
the reporters OF the impending dissolu-
tion OF his patient. He made no effort
to conceal the fact that death was ready
at any moment to set its seal upon the
brow OF the noble victim who had strug.
gled so long when a weaker nature would
have s%uccumbed. There was 4 hush in
the corridors OF the hotel near by and a
%peryading oppressive quiet and solem-
nifty. All the afternoon the sick states
man lay motionless in his bed. Large
crowds Of people eongregated in the
street during the evening, owing to the
bulletins announcing that the end was
near. Frominens politicians and mem
bers of the bar were seen in the corridors
OF the Hoffman house discussing the
abilities OF the dying senator and inquir-
ing the latest news. A sorrowfnl group
surrounded the sick mans bedside. Mrs.
OonklipR whose vIgils have been beyond
the endurance of many stronger women,
and who had watched her husband we'll
on in the early morning, was at his side,
looking worn and Respondent. His
hSApACMNS eAAES alffEu CSAa Anu
Alderman Conkling, and his brother
Col. Frederick A. Oonkllng, and Mrs
Oakum. were sorrowful observers of the
passing away OF the great senator.
HIS LAST NIGHT.
DR.. Barker called Of 9:l5 and remined
until 9:35. he ssid: Mr.. Oonkling is
slowly sinking, but many linger for
hours yet. He is unconscious and suf-
feripg no pain, so there is no wear upon
the tissues, and as the vital powers of
some men are greater shan others there
il no knowing how long he may lingsr.
DR.. Barker called at 1880 O'clock and
renamed until ii o'clock. He said
Conkling was failing rapidly. His ex-
tremlties we're becoming cold. His legs
were quite cold nearly oil the may up.
BE was pulseless and respiration worry
quick. He did not think Oonkling could
live much longer. He was suF ering
from g general failure of the nervous
system.
EAT
April l8-st ten minutes before two
O'clock g. m. Ocnkling breathed his last.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-04-18
SCORING GEN. BouLANeER.
Jules Ferry Stamps the Boulanger Nov,
ment As One of Caesarism.

Jules Ferry Stamps the Boulanger Move
ment As One of Caesarism.
PARIS, April I'm. Jules Ferry,
speaking at Epinal,, denounced Gen.
Boulanger as a mutinous soldier, and de-
clared that the crisis proved that direct
suffrage was not infallible, at the same
tile showing the danger of a single as
sembly and the absolute necessity of the
senate. The present situation, he as
serted, was a plagiarism of Dec. 2. He
would support Premier Foquet, who had
called a cabinet to assume a militant at
titude toward Boulangerism. The return
of Cesarism, he declared, would lead to
a foreign war, and France would lose the
esteem of Europe If for the second time
in forty years she should be SO foolish as
to mistake mediocrity for genius, a Cat
alsae for u Washington. Good citizens
must arouse and combat a reversion to
the C@sarism which had left its shame.
full and blood-stained traces upon the
history of France.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-04-18
Mr.. COMBINES CONDITION.

.LE
The Patient Reported al in a stupor and
Losing Strength.
NEW YORK, April 17.-Dr. Barker, at
$3.50 this morning, issued the following
bulletin concerning Mr.. Conkling's condi-
ton: "The patient is not quite so well
rs last night, but he is not essentially
worse. He hal a quiet night and dozed
most of the time. About four ounces OF
nourishment were given him during the
night. His temperature is 100 and pulse
80. The symptoms of bronchitis have de.
parted. Mr. Conkling is not quite SO
bright, mentally, as yesterday. 1t was
found necessary to give him a cathartic
this morning, and as that excites him it
is not expected he will have as good day
as yesterday At 11:30 the report is
that Mr.. Conkling is growing weaker and
now lies in a stupor.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-04-18
VIII BE There If It Rains.

GAINESVILLE, Ga, April 17.-Win-
lam Hopkins, who is in jail here, will be
hanged on May II. He, in company
with his brother Joe, murdered William
Thomas, in Rabun county, one Sunday,
because he wore ttstore clothes.n His
only sorrow is that his brother, who was
sentenced to the ~penitentiary, is not to
be hanged with him. His, father called
on him, and when about to leave the
murderer said: Pap, will you come out
to the hangingg' The old man looked at
the passing clouds and replied: .Wal,
if hits too wet for plowin' 7 reckon /
WILL
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-04-18
Twenty Persons Injured.

ST. THOMAS, Ont, April 17.-While q
dwelling house. was being moved along
Williams street it caught in telephone
wires which were dragged along the roof
of the Penwarden stables, cutting off the
brick gable and two brick chimneys.
The bricks fell to the sidewalk, which
was crowded at the time, and over twenty
persons were more or less seriously cut
and wounded by the falling missiles.
John Howard, of the st. Thomas Times,
had his head split open and will die. d.
McIntire, late city editor Of The London
Free Press, was badly injured, and sew
eral others were taken to the hospital.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-04-18
An Internal Machine.

New YORK, April IA note with a
small tox was delivered to Alderman
Gunther's house last night. The note
read: accept this small token of the
regard | hold for you for the stand you
have taken in defense of labor against
capital. tSigned.l Yours, John" The
family were suspicious and sent the box
to the police station, where it was found
to be arranged with sand-paper on a slid
ing lid, and matches connected With a
bottle containing liquid. 1t was a clumsy
continuance, and not considered danger
GUS. There is no clue to the sender.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-04-18
piss nehar,s Victim.

NEW YORK, April 17.-At the meeting
Of the, park commissioners Mr.. Tappan,
a land owner, objected to chairman
Luther Marsh taking part in appraisal of
the Tappan lands, on the ground Of
mental unsoundness. Mr.. Marsh was re-.
quested to withdraw. A formal protest
was entered and the testimony proceeded.
J. ID. Haskin made the same objection
and protest with the same result.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-04-18
rho voters, .aTrnat.,

PROVIDENCE, r.. l., Apri. THE
Journal publishes further allegations of
bribery at the late elections. 1t says
Levy, of Manchester, boosted that he had
fixed forty-one voters for ex-Speaker E.
Il. Wilson, and several persons were
found who admitted receiving 81. so each
for their votes. 1t was charged that one
George w. Case, a democrat, received
$500 to work for Wilson, and used it for
the Democratic candidate, who was
elected. A combine was made to force
up the price of votes, but they could not
get it above 81. so.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-04-18
AailY gress and 9akotaiaS
AND NOW T~HETARIFF BILL
THE REAL WORK or CONGRESS IS
FINALLY BEGUN.

Chairman Mills Moves Consideration Of
the Tariff ELL In Committee of the
Whole, and the Ball opens-Thc Dis
cnssion Begins.
WASHINGTON, April I'll p. m.-Tbe
house has just gone into committee Of
the whole, springer of Illinois in the
chair) for consideration of the tariff bill.
No opposition was made to Mills motion
to this effect. Tuesday will be memora-
BILE in political annals as the day upon
which the tariff var of 1888 began In
the house Of representatives. After
months Of preparation the day has ar
rived for the beginning of the real work
of the Fiftieth congress. The great feat-
ures of the measure are free wool and
free lumber. Against these the whole
force of opposition will be brought to
bear. Debate will doubtless be particu-
larry noticeable because Speaker Carlisle
has decided TO participate in 1t. His
speech, now being prepared, will be de-
liyered in about q week or ten days,
after the first %outpouring of eloquence
shall have subsidized. There is no selling
when the end OF the debate will be
reached. Already no less than ninety
three members. or about one-third OF the
entire house, have placed their names In
the speakers record book as desiring to
speak.
AT a quarter before 10 Chairman Mills,
accompanied by his son, entered the hall
of the house and proceeded TO his desk.
1t was not until five minutes past / that
Mr.. Bland, of Missouri, demanded reg
ular order, and Mr.. Mills arose and
moved that the house resolve itself into
committee of the whole on the state of
the Union for consideration of the tariff
bill. The motion was put, and a storm
OF ayes followed. On motion, unanimous
consent was given Chairman Mills to
have unlimited time in which to present
the merits. of the bill. When all was
quiet Mr.. Mills began his speech. His
first utterance related to the circum-
stances Under which the present tariff
laws were enacted, and their purpose.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-04-18

Things looked lively for rva minutes.
Hon Mr.. Abbott, leader of the govern
ment, rose to a point of order enforcing
the rules providing for the expulsion Of
members. A dozen senators called on
Alexander TO sit down, but he persisted
in resuming his speech. Finally the
house sat with closed doors, when Alex
ander was. compelled to withdraw his
motion. He is a sworn enemy of Speaker
Allen, whom he charges with wrecking
the Central bank, in which A1exander's
wife is said to haze lost a fortune.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-04-18
Proposals for an Iron Bridge.

Yankton, Dakota. April 18th, 1881.
R1DS will bs received at the Office Of 70
II board of county commissioners Of Yank.
tor county up to IL O'Clock M. of Jhufsasy,
May oath, 1888, for the construction OF an ifca
bridge across Clay creek at Volins Sthtiohla
span, and sixteen feet roadway. looIed wy
three inch plank. Substructure to be, WnIs
oak piles, four at each end of bridge, uappsa
with oak caps lGx12. ALI work to be hret oiss,
and heavy enough to sustain 30 pounds pet
square foot of floor surface. with anfuoieu'
msrgain IF safety. ..,
The commissioners reserve the right TO re1e's
any OF, all bids if they think proper to do 3d.
VIM. H-EEDMuEDs,
Chairman Board Of County Cons
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CLEAN, n Y, April TT. c. Lewis,
mayor Of this city and superintendent OF
the Eclipse OIL refnerT here. has eloped
with Catharine Hodges, au adopted
daughter of n Of CLEANS most prom.
inent citizens, leaving q wife and two
children. They have been traced to
Boston.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-04-18
Death of an Eminent Diyine.

BALTIMORE, Md, April 17.-Rev. Ed
mond @. S. Waldron died at st, Agnes
hospital, aged III years old. He was born
in New Hampshire, and was educated at
Dartmouth college. He practiced law
for several years. He entered the priest
hood ~thirty-ive years ago. Mr.. VALID
ron came to Baltimore when the late
Archbishop Henrick was transferred to
this see. and was afterwards stationed at
st. Matthew'S, in Washington.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-04-18
TIE

The Emperorss Feverish Condition I'm
changed-A Consultation.
BERLIN, April 1.-THE emperor passed
q fair night, and obtained more sleep.
No change for the worse is noticed this
morning. The physicians, including Pro-
lessor Leiden, are now (11:50 a. n.y. in
consultation. The emperor's feverish
condition is unchanged at this hour.
Crown Prince William made a short visit
to Charlottenburg this morning.
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a Blaek Eye for Harrison.

LAFAYETTE, Ind, April 1.-THE Re-
publicaus of Fairfield township, includ-
ing the city of Lafayette, held a large
mass convention and elected by an over
whelming majority all the Gresham dele
gates to the state convention The CON
sention was very enthusiastic and adj
journed with three cheers for Judge
Gresham.
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Mrs. storey,s Dower Right.

CHICAGO, April 17.-It was decided
Monday in the dover suit of Maria P.
Storey, the first wife of the great editor,
Wilbur +. Storey, that she was entitled to
a dover in the property at 116 and lis
Dearborn street, formerly owned by Mr.
Storey, and the site before the great fire
OF The Times newspaper. The decree
orders that the estate shall pay $40, 900 o
year from 1884 up to the present, and
81, 1873 hereafter.
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Disagreements pon,t do.

LONG ISLAND CITY, N. Y, April IL
The jury in the second trial of Lewis
Brewer, for ~assaulting his wife with in
tent to kill, reported that they had dis
agreed. The Judge said the former trial
had ended in q disagreement, but he
would not accept such a result again.
The jury were again locked up.
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The Colorado Traflc Association.

KANSAS City, Mo-, April 1.-THE Col
orado Traffic association met here to ad.
just Colorado rates, the adjustment be-
ing made necessary by the. Missouri Pa.
cific building into Pueblo. NGthing was
accomplished until evening. The follow
ing are in attendance: CT H. Crosby,
Denver; j. e. Rieny. Omaha; T. Cha
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-04-18
Striking n1asorss

NEWPORT, R. l., April l7.-only one
large contractor acceded to the demands
of the UPON masons for nine hours per
day tf:stead of ten. The carpenters have
Withdrawn from the strike The strike
wisl cause the postponement OF q lumber
pf building projects.