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St. Paul daily globe., 1888-08-25

Leader, secretary of the club. A lively
set-to took place when the question of the
selection of name came up. Some adj
vocated the name of "Cleveland and
Thurman" club, while others insisted
that%it should have a more permanent
existence under the name of "The
Sioux Falls Democratic club" The lat
ter name was chosen. and after the ap-
pointment of working committees, the
meeting adjourned to the call of the
president. The Democrats of Sioux
Falls have never before been organized,
and have, therefore, never had cor
porate existence. The leaders here are
satisfied that counting of noses and
taking of the political census will show
that the party here is in much more
vigorous condition than either friends
or enemies had supposed. This they
propose to do. They propose to make
the club regular
LITTLE TAMMANY,
which shall leaven the whole political
lump of the county. The members and
officers OF the club are workers, and
will be missionary church for the pro-
mitigation of the doctrine of reform.
Republicans, of course, laugh at the
movement, but there is serious twitch
to the laugh, which indicates more cha
grin than merriment.
St. Paul daily globe., 1888-08-25

Chamberlain, and G. c. Moody, of Dead
wood. Another ballot, the. eighteenth,
was taken, however, when Mathews
had the necessary votes to elect and be-
fore the vote could be declared it
was moved that he having had
majority of the votes cast be declared
unanimously elected, Judge Edgerton,
Of Davidson county, making the mo-
ton. Able and graceful speeches sec
Onding the motion were made by Gen.
Allen. John A. King and Judge Moody,
and the motion was adopted with a
whOop.
Mr.. Mathews, on being introduced,
said:
''You will have to excuse me tonight
from making much of speech, but
something | feel like saying. Thanks
are but paltry return for the honor you
have conferred upon me. 1t would be a
cold heart. indeed, within me if l did not
feel grateful to those who stood by
me, but it requires a special return on
my part: Young Republicans, you are
diamonds, and hereafter
YOU CAN DRAW ON
me for any favOrs in my power to be-
stow. In representing you l am pecu-
narly situated. L have never cast vote
for single executive officer in my life,
but l shall endeavor to perform my
duty as find it to the best of my abil-
lty. The protection of American indus
tries should stand first in the eStima-
ton of the American people.
AM \ DIVISIONIST AND ADNIISSIONIST
and believe in North and South Da-
kota. You can be assured | shall use
my greatest power in furthering the
principles of the platform we have laid
Democracy. l don't consider that
Democracy has any principles. 1 con-
slder 1t system that holds the homes of
the people and their prosperity of less
account than the pauperism of Europe.
You are aware that while you have
crowned me with the greatest honor
that can be placed on theshead of a
Dakota citizen you have also placed on
me great responsibility. | shall try and
discharge faithfully this duty. / shall
consider myself while in the halls of
congress your errand boy and perform
your requests to the best of my ability.
shall ever keep the best interests of
Dakota steadfastly in view. Again
thanking you [ accept the honor you
have this evening conferred upon me-"
u. A. Matthews is the prosecuting at
torney of Brookings county, and is re-
garded as one of the ablest attorneys i'll
the territory. He has been a member
OF the legislature, and is the favorite of
the young Republicans, as against the
mossbacks. He has always been a
strong divisionist, and is one of the
representative men of the center.
St. Paul daily globe., 1888-08-25

been staunch Republican, who was
once member of the legislature on the
Republican ticket, and who opposes
fusion because of his party fidelity, has
come out for Harden, and says he will
do all he can in his support. Secretary
Soderburg, likewise a strong Republi-
can, secretary of the territorial Farmers
alliance, has fallen into line gracefully,
and will exert potent influence in
favor of the success of the farmer candi-
date. Many other Republicans who
have been rock-ribbed and iron-shod in
their advocacy of Republican doctrines
and their support of Republican candi-
dates, and who have not during their
lives voted the Democratic ticket as
often as an orthodox Methodist deacon
has attended
A VARIETY THEATER,
have sent the iron deeper into Republi-
can souls by the astounding declaration
that they were expecting to express
their preference for Maj. Harden on
election day. All these things go to
show the committee that success is a
very probable probability, and they are
going into the fight with vigor of men
who expect to win.
1t is understood by talk to the
members of the committee that the CAM
DdISu Will UC OlSdlllZcu.
Circulars are now in process of prepara-
lion setting forth the real issues of the
campaign in calcium light, showing
that it is not Gov. Church, nor state
hood, nor division, nor Cleveland, nor
China, which are up before the jury of
the people for conviction or acquittal
but an
UBIQUITOUS, UNJUST TARIFF
system which compels the citizen of
Dakota to pay frightful yearly bonus
to the Eastern capitalist, who then sends
it back to Dakota and loans it to the
original owner at ruinous rate of inter-
est. The circulars will insist that Da-
kota people have as solemn a duty to
perform as those voters who live in the
States, and will urge that they render
verdict in harmony with the evidence
and their own welfare. When the cam
paign is fairly begun vigorous stump
warfare will be inaugurated, which will
be calculated to make the dry bones in
the Republican valleys
RATTLE WITH LURID TERROR.
The committee feel that they are
backed by the public sentiment of Da-
kota people. They know that their
cause is just one and they are sure it
is hopeful. They are in earnest and
propose to fight to finish-and win.
St. Paul daily globe., 1888-08-25
HURON AS A FUEL DEPOT
The Railroad Urges the People
to Lay in Fuel Before the Great
Wheat Rush Comes.

to Lay in Fuel Before the Great
Wheat Rush Comes.
Special to the Globe.
HURON, Oak, Aug. 24.-ln accord
ance with circular sent out by Gen
eral Manager j. NJ. Whitman, of the
Chicago & Northwestern Railway COM
pany, Station Agent L. Dick Archer, of
this city, is notifying fuel dealers and
others, that in view of the fact that soon
the road will be taxed to it's utmost ca
pacity to meet the demand for shippers
OF grain, and that orders for wood and
coal should be placed as early as possible
to insure delivery before cold weather
sets in. The experience of last winter
taught people of this locality the i'm
portance of putting in supply Of fuel
EARLY IN THE SEASON.
Dealers here are making ample pro-
vision for fuel supply by enlarging the
storage capacity of their yards and plac-
ing contracts for large amounts. Huron
is regardedas the fuel distributing depot
for towns from so to 100 miles distant
in various directions. Since the
purchase of the Van Dusen coal lines
by n. T.. Arnold d Co., of this city, the
new firm has been busy reaIranging,
etiiu OlIlCl WiSO lulpIONluS
their sheds and warehouses, and are
now getting in a considerable quantity
of coal. They will do wholesale, as
well as retail, fuel business. Small
dealers are also getting ready for their
first shipments, and many private citi-
Zens are contracting for their winters
supply of fuel, delivery to be made in
September and October.
The indications now are that Huron
and towns to the west and north will be
especially we'll supplied with coal and
wood long before the cold weather sets
in. Provision will be made to arrest
A COAL FAMINE
in. case-of SHOW blockade such as pre-
vailed for many weeks last winter and
the winter previous.
St. Paul daily globe., 1888-08-25
Of the Political Situation
While the Factions Are at
Watertown.
Moody's Success at the Con-
vention Will Not Settle
the Fight.
Probable Candidates for Bis
marck the Coming Win
ter Session.
Base Ball Cranks and a Club
That Has Not Known De-
feat in Two Years.
Special to the Globe.

Special 10 the GLOBE.
RAPID CITY, Dak., Aug. 24.-The
past week in politics has not been an
uneventful one in the Black Hills, and
yet nothing decisive has occurred. So
far as the Lawrence county fight is con-
cerned the outcome of the Watertown
convention is of little Importance, for it
will have no effect whatever in the way
of settling the animosities.
THE FIGHT AGAINST MOODY
will go on just the same, but with more
of interest to local politicians than ever,
owing to the injection of the new factor
county division. Properly manipu-
lated the Moody faction will gain from
this element. But the people who want
to set up the new county threaten to
cut both ways if they are not recog-
nized. Who will go to the legislature
from this district is now of interest.
Two years ago the members of the coun-
Gil were known before the convention
was called. Now there is some uncer
tainty. The Moody opposition may re-
fuse to nominate Hon. Frank Washa-
baugh, who is the law partner of
PLUMBERS JUDICIAL ASS"
ttilO IL llC 10 llOU tlClI luClC Will
be fight for that place, with no lock
of aspirants. 1t is quietly whispered
that the law practice of Hon. William
E. Church, late judge of this district, is
such that he might put in
FEW WEEKS AT BISMARCK
in capacity of councilman. The same
tongues aver that the learned jurist
aforesaid could be prevailed upon to
make the sacrifice in view of the fact
that he could thereby extend his ac
Quaintance with territorial politicians
and might also be able to form some
friendships which would be useful in
case the congressional nomination
should ever lodge on his ambitious
lightning rod. AS one of the leaders of
the anti-Homestake faction, Church
would be Washabaugh's most formid-
able opponent.
Hon. S. Pitts Wells, Washabaugh's
''metro" from Pennington county, is
now resident of California and this
makes it certain that ''me and Frank''
will not be together in Bismarck next
winter
St. Paul daily globe., 1888-08-25
MAJ. BARRETT'S SINCERITY
An I.c:dent Showing the Celuineness
OF His Opposition to Carpetbagism.
HE REFUSED AN OFFICE
Rather Than Compromise His Views
in Regard to Home
Rule.
Special to the Globe

Special to the Globe.
GLENDALE, Aug. 24.-Maior G.
Boyd Barrett, of the Aberdeen Repub-
lican is nothing if not sincere. That
his OnslaughtS upon Dakota carpetbag-
ism, in the columns of his paper have
been dictated by principle has been
SOnally concerned. His friends who
know how deeply ingrained is
his hatred of nonresident government
need no assurances upon this point
his daily walk, his affiliations and fire.
quent utterances in direct opposition to
his personal interests and to the detri-
ment of his paper in many instances.
are sufficient proofs for them. But, if
proof of past conduct was necessary. it
is at hand. The following incident, re-
lated by a friend of the champion of
local government, illustrates how Mai.
Barrett felt with reference to the mat
ter years ago, and while yet
RESIDENT OF VIRGINIA.
The county of Sowden, where the
major was ''borD and raised,' and
where, after the war, he beat his sword
of divided loyalty into the plowshare of
peace-the major was loyal to his state
is small principality in itself. The
shrievaltY of Sowden is a great political
prize, and the high sheriff a small DO
tentate as in many of the older states.
Col. White. the majors old COM
mander, was, it seems, elected to this
rich office. The county is divided into
five districts, or bailiWickS, and upon
his election Col. White at once rendered
over the deputyShips to Maj. Barrett.
The office was worth
SEVERAL THOUSAND DOLLARS
and yyOul1 have baan yuinIfoU 70 4l,o
war-impoverished Barrett, but it in
cluded a portion of the county. largely
settled by Germans, strongly Republi
lican, and almost as distinct from the
district in which the major lived as if
another county. Maj. Barrett promptly
declined the appointment. He refused
to become ruler over another people.
a carpet bagger'' in a district where
custom had ordained that one of the
people of the locality should discharge
the functions of sheriff. II would rather
see
A REPUBLICAN APPOINTED
if no Democrat suitable for the position
resides there" declared the major,
than to go, a stranger, among these
| people, who have right to ask that
your deputy be chosen from among
| them"
This incident is we'll vouched for. and
| apart from its being an interesting oft
of post-bellum history, throws light
upon the character of a man whose pop
| ularlty increases the better he is known.
and whose influence as true Democrat
| will live long after many of the territory
'tumblers" have broken the slender
root which holds them to the soil and
silently scurried away to more congo
NAL fields.
St. Paul daily globe., 1888-08-25
FAITHFUL MEMBER.
Mr.. Wilson's Opinion of the Pres
ent Aspects of the Campaign. q

Special 10 the GLOBE.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 24.-Probably
the least interested man, apparently, as
to his political future, is Congressman
Wilson. He never seems ruffied nor
especially interested in the important
pending canvass. He is daily in the
house at an early hour attending to
committee work. answering letters, tax
ing part in debates, and conversing
with his fellow members upon bills
which are before the house. There is
but one thing political upon which he
will talk, and that is the state canvass
in Minnesota. He says: Il am
more than pleased with the out
look for our party. The conven-
ton did its work well, and placed
IN nomination some excellent men. men
without superiors in the ranks of the
opposition; men who are the piers of
their fellow citizens in every way. The
national campaign is in a good and
prosperous condition for us, and our
state campaign cannot but be success
full" Mr.. Wilson is hard working,
painstaking public servant. Concern
ing his opponent in the congressional
race, Mr.. Wilson says nothing. He
positively declines to be interviewed
concerning the character, standing
abilities, or record of Mr.. Dunnell.
saving. Il do not like to express nv
opinion of any man. especially when I
know but little of him.
St. Paul daily globe., 1888-08-25
COMMussIONER sToCKsIAGER

COMMISSIONER STOCKSLAGER.
affairs are in earnest and intensely
determined to assist the aggressive
men of the West in opening that vast
tract of country to civilization. The
Indians can no more stop the onward
march of the white race than they can
stem the rushing fury of a tornado.
The pioneers are not coming so
violently, but as surely. The law is
already on the statute books of the
nation, which, if enforced, will
SOLVE THE PROBLEM,
and drive the Indians from their hunt
ing grounds. The lands which they
profess to occupy, but which they do not,
because of their lack of numerical
strength, will be allotted to them in sew
crafty. About 100000 acres will thus
be disposed of for tine benefit of the
Sioux, and the remainder will be thrown
open for entry and settlement. Secre-
tary Villas has not directly said that this
action will be taken; but the law is on
the books, and there are indications in
the Indian office that preparations are
being made for its speedy enforcement,
in the event of the failure of the COM
missioners to negotiate the pending
treaty, which is intended to especially
benefit the wards of the nation
St. Paul daily globe., 1888-08-25
WANT MORE DOODLE.
Supposed the Crafty Chiefs Are
Holding Out for Larger Pay for
the Lands.

Special to the Globe.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 24.-Itis asserted
here by an official who has means of
ascertaining, that the secretary has in
formation from the commissioners con-
cerning proposition from the Indians
which may be accepted, but it is not
likely to be. 1t is proposed to commu-
nicate with congress, through the pres
ident, recommending an increase in the
price offered the Indians for their lands.
1t is stated that two of the commissions
ers agree to this suggestion, but the
other member of the commission not
only refuses to join in the recommends
ton but gives urgent and cogent rea-
sons why no such surrender should be
made to Sitting Bull and John Grass,
The secretary is understood to be give
ing the matter especial consideration:
but with mind strongly averse to
reaching favorable conclusion. How
ever, this is more in the nature of rumor
than positive statement of fact. The
real situation is given above. The
treaty will be made. if possible; and,
St. Paul daily globe., 1888-08-25

ence of Methodist churches of the Black
Hills mission will be opened here on
Wednesday morning next, by Bishop
Walden, of Chattanooga, Tenn. Its
meeting will be of interest to all.
Apropos, Jim Connela, well-known to
the newspaper gang i'll Dakota and Mip-
nesota,
WANTED A BIBLE
the other day, for some unknown pur-
pose. He visited the rooms of four Of
the best known young men in the city.
and although he found books enough to
I'LL large and we'll selected library, he
failed to find Bible. He subsequently
related this experience in the home of
prominent attorney, greatly horrifying
St. Paul daily globe., 1888-08-25
A USELESS FARCE
To Treat With the Indians as In
teIIigent Men---Must Give Up.

Special to the Globe.
WASHINGTON, Aug. "a. 4.-"Submitting
the question of the opening of their res
ervation, to the Indians, is funny
thing" said Congressman Warner, of
Missouri, this morning. sit is like
home conference between husband and
wife, in which it is decided that the
children shall do or refrain from doing
certain things. Then. the children are
called in and requested to sign an agree
ment to do so. Amy one of them may
object; but they must obey the will of
their parents willy nilly. That is the
way a treaty with the Indians always
looks to me. They must stand out of
the way of progress and civilization;
and it is useless farce to ask them if
they are willing to do so. The Sioux
reservation trouble was caused by good
meaning men; and those same men are
standing in the way of the opening of
Oklahoma and the establishment of
territory there. But, sooner or later,
the Indians must go.''
St. Paul daily globe., 1888-08-25
A SHOOTING AFFRAY.
He Aimed to Kill, But Was Badly
Punished Himself.

Special to the Globe.
MINOR, Aug. 24.-Quite a serious
shooting affray occurred six miles west
of this place, last night about 6 o'clock.
Ole F. Johnson, farmer living at
Whltestone Hill, for some years past
has been having trouble with his
brother-in-law, Peter Wicklund, of this
place. Several suits between them are
pending in the courts. The feeling
finally eliminated at the above-named
time, when said Johnson, accompanied
by two of his sons and one c. 0. Goran-
son, a neighbor, drove to the place
where Mr.. Wicklund was driving a
binder, and, walking up to within two
or three feet, Mr.. Johnson discharged
two
SHOTS FROM HIS REVOLVER,
the first taking effect near Mr. Wick
lund's right shoulder, the second shot
being averted by Mr.. Wicklund's son,
who sprang upon Johnson. Goranson
then came to assist johnson. Mr..
Wicklund's other son and hired man
also appeared and the assailants were
disarmed and badly beaten. johnson
and Goranson have both been arrested
and bound over to appear at the district
court. Johnson's bail was fixed at
$4,000 and Goranson's $1,000. Wicklund
will probably recover.
Harvesting is well advanced and the
yield promises to be good. There is no
injury from frost.
St. Paul daily globe., 1888-08-25
Of the Reform Canvass is
Sending Forth Goodly
Political Streams.
Farmers All Over the Terri
tory Reporting in Favor
I Of Harden.
At Sioux Falls the Farmers
/ and Labor Men in the
I Political Field.
"A Club Organized for Per-
manent Work in the PO-
litical Arena.

Special to the Globe.
ESIoUX FALLS, Aug. 24-The territorial
Democratic committee are beginning to
saw wood, although the public as yet sees
but little saw dust. The work so far
has been initiative and primary, there
has been no show in the headquarters
rooms and noparade, but the committee
have not been asleep. Contributions
are coming in from sources which the
committee did not expect, and in way
which shows that there is greater in
terest in the success of the party than
there has ever been before. The COM
mlttee are receiving
LETTERS FROM FARMERS
all over the territory who express
themselves as highly pleased with the
nomination of Maj. Harden, and who
tender their support to him at the polls.
Ii. w. Smith, president of the Farmers
alliance in this county, who has always
St. Paul daily globe., 1888-08-25
WANTED THEM ALL.
A Lively Row in Republican Con
vention in Griggs County.

Special to the Globe.
COoPERsTowN, Aug. 24.-At the Re-
publican county convention lively
row occurred. The Farmers alliance
candidate for the legislature, McCul-
loch, after participating in two conven-
tons, concluded he would capture the
Republican convention. He therefore
summoned an alliance meeting at the
same time and place, and the hall was
full of farmers. After lively time. in
which Farmer Norgaard denounced the
other farmers as Cd d-n rascals and
thieves. the Adams forces captured the
convention, and selected eight delegates
to the district convention, most of whom
are alliance men, showing that he has
faith in the alliance.
St. Paul daily globe., 1888-08-25
A REPUBLICAN, ApPoINTED
The Black Hills View.

Rapid City Journal.
Col. Plummer has had something of
reputation as an orator. His well
rounded periods have been remarked
by many people who have heard him
upon the stump. 1t is said that on oc-
casion the colonel can talk pretty good
sense. This may be true, but of late he
has been talking too much ridiculous
nonsense. He is losing his grip in Da-
kota. 1t may be as. well for him to 90
to Maine. 1t is matter of some re-
mark, however, that he should so time
his going as to avoid the Watertown
convention. Some one suggests that
after having said great many petty,
spiteful things about Moody, he don't
care to meet the judge face to face.
St. Paul daily globe., 1888-08-25
BASE BALL VOTARIES,
An Association in the Hills and ;
Club That Cannot Be Downed.

ah hSSOCtetttOn HI tIlc IfiIS ana q
Club That Cannot Be Downed.
Special to the Globe.
RAPID CITY, Aug. 24.-Getting away
from politics, Rapid City has base ball
club this year again. In this respect
this town has long stood at the front.
There is not place in the land that has
more base ball crankS or more base ball
players in proportion to population than
Rapid City. In the association there
are enough contributing players to
form four good teams, and the repre-
sentative club from this aggregation has
not met defeat in two years, and has
played all comers in that time. The
last great fight was with the Chadron
club, which claimed the championship
of Northwestern Nebraska, having de-
feated every organization in that sec
tion. The Rapid City club met and van
quished the Chadrons twice, each time
for s400 purse; once by score of 9 to
8, next by score of 10 to 9. And now
the boys look for fresh fields on which
to win glory. The club is managed by
E. F. Roberts. and Ii. w. Tinker is cap
tain. -