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Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1889-03-30
ATTEMPTED ROBBERY
A Dead Robber and a Badly Wound.
ed Express Agent the Result.
ON THE MEXICAN BORDER.
Texas Toughs Murder Two paso del Norte
Policemen apa Escape Across the River
10 Eel faso--Ihe Latter Place swarm-
ing with Pursuing SIexicans.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala, March 29.-Bloc.
ton, a small mining village on the Biz
mingham Mineral railroad, was the
scene Wednesday night of a most dar-
ing attempt at safe robbery. B. M.
Huey. Jr., the Southern express agent
there, had just received a package con,
tanning $1,000, to be used by the Ca
haba Coal Mining company to pay of
the men, 1t being too late for delivery
Mr.. Huey deposited the money in his
safe. About 10 o'clock he was startled
by a voice from behind exclaiming,
"Hold your hands up" The express,
man turned to behold two men with
blackened faces presenting revolvers at
him. Mr.. Huey very quickly grabbed
his revolver near by, and the shots from
the foremost revolver and his own were
simultaneous. Huey staggered back
and the robbers fed. The firing brought
citizens of the village to the depot. Not
fifty yards from the depot the dead body
of one of the would-be robbers was
found. He was a large white man
roughly dressed. wearing two coats.
The body wa subsequently identified as
that Of John Warren. Huey will proba.
bly recoyer
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1889-03-30
A schooner cut in twain.


NORFOLK. Va, March 29.-The Old
Dominion steamship Wyanoke. from
New York, arrived here five hours late,
after having been in collision off Della
IA capes with the schooner Ruth
Darling. at 2:t5 a. m. At the time of
the collision a dense fog prevailed, which
was SO thick that the man in the
schooner's bows said he could not see
ahead more than half a vessels length.
When the Wyanoke struck the schooner
her sharp bows cut clean through her,
and she sank ten minutes afterwards.
As the Wyanoke struck the schooner
Artllar Ashton, the seaman, jumped
from the rigging and caught her anchor
chains and thus saved himself. Capt.
Lowell, who was at the schooner's
wheel at the time of the disaster, and
Seaman Charles Harrison. were lost.
Chief Mate Bradford Brown was insensi-
bic when rescued from the paddle
wheel OF the ship, which he caught
hold of as it passed over him. He had
his nose and right shoulder broken and
there was a terrible cash over his fore
head, On the arrival of the ship here,
he was at once sent to st. Nincent's hos
.pital, where he now lies in a precarious
condition. Ambrose Harrison, Frank
Treptol, and another seaman. We're
saved by means of ropes thrown from
the steamer,
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1889-03-30
south Dakot. Prair,e ,cires.

Elk Point, March 29.-The tract of
country lying west OF this place from
two and o half to seven miles wss visited
by an extensive prairie fire yesterday.
Thousands of acres we're burned over
and hundreds of tons OF hay destroyed.
The school honss in Willard Aliens
district was consumed. The fire was set
out by q careless person living west oil
this place. A prairie fire OF immense di.
mansions ais, swept over o large area OF
country northeast OF this place, in the
Sioux Valley yesterday afternoon. burn.
ing 600 or 700 tons of hay, This FIRE was
ses ont by q careless individual who let
the fire get, from under his control. Seq
eral lawsuits will probably result.
Prairie fires have passed over o large
portion of she country between this
place and Aberdeen, doing much dam
age in many places. Many fine groves
ON claims taken under the timber culture
act havs been hopeiessly ruined. All
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1889-03-30
The Quaker Com,noner.

LONDON, March 99.-In the house OF
lords, Marquis Salisbury, speaking of
Mr. Bright said: Gle had special
qualifications for which he will9be adj
mired and noted in history. He was the
greatest masr of Eng lish oratory in
the present generation. the e~loquence
Of his style giving fitting expression to
his burning, noble thoughts, He pos
sess ed a singular recitude of character.
He was inspired by rue patriotism
from the beginning of his career to its
close"
Gladstone TO Deliver a Eniogy on Bright.
LONDON, March 29.-Mr. Gladstone
returned from Scotland, where he has
55afied his brother, to pronounce a eul.
ogy Yer the remains of a man, who,
until recent years, had been his close
friend and associate for half a life time.
Mr.. Gladstone shows no signs of fatigue
resulting from his tedious journey, and
it is expected that his eulogy on John
Bright in the house of commons will be
one of the most masterful efforts of his
life.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1889-03-30

Aberdce on News: Aberdeen recognizes
this Grsnd Army encampment as the
last gathering of any consequence which
will aver be held in the territory Of De-
kota. For the last time men from North
Dakota and those from South Dakota
will meet aud pert as residents OF the
Same commonwealth. The farewelis ex.
changed at the close OF this encamp.
meht between thu North and South will
probably be forever. Those OF each SEQ
tion will return to their " chosen
state that is soon 10 be, end will there
labor for it's upbulldipg with the same
zeal ss characterized their fighting dur
ing the days of war.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1889-03-30
FOUR NEW STATES
South Dakota, Nor,S cakota, Montana,
Washington

South Dakota, Nor,S Cakota, Montana,
Washington
On February %, 1889, the President signed
the bill creating South Dakota, North Dakota,
Montana. and Washington states of the union.
which the st. Paul Minneapolis & Wanitobs
Hallway has three main lines. reaching Ellen
dale. Aberdeen huron, Watertown. and Sioux
Minneapolis & Manitoba Railway and pass
through St. Paul nd Minneapolis en- ronte:
NORTH DAKoTA : Where Is grown the No
Hard Scotch Fife Wheat; whose 'hesltbful
climate nurtures the most vigorous and bfainy
civilization on earth; where single counties
raise more wbea oats and barley than entire
~statea; the soil # whose ferti e prairies is
5ioher than the valley Of the Nile; where the
Turtle Mountain. Minot and Devils Lake lsnd
dist lots invite the home seeker to securea
free home. Magnificent daily train service to
eottinean. aud all other important points.
MONTANA. THE GOLDEN Treasures ia her
mlneH OF p;scious metals; wealth IN her 4,g5r
600 head of live stock; profit in her fertile fields,
producing a larger yield of orops than any
other state or territory the richest country PER
inhabitRnt on earth; where prosperity is tni-
world; q balmy winter climate, caused by warm
winds from the Pacific. abe St. Paul Mime;
apolis q Manitoba Railway is the only railroad
passing through a continuous agrioul,ursi
country from St Paul and Minneapolis to the
Eooky Mountains IT runs through the Grea.
Reservation of ls. O00. 900 acres of land. freet .
settlers, In the Milk River Valley. Wood,
water, and coal in abundance; no irrigation
required the only line passing throush Great
Falls, with its 200, 900 horse power cataracts;
immense coal veins, and surrounding, farming
eocntry of free land; through Helena tho
capital CITY and oommeroial centre Of Montans,
and Butte. the richest mining camp on earth
to san FRANCISCO by the Columbia River YAiiey,
Portland and Shasta Route. or Ogden, Utsh.to
Salitornis points. Remember this is the Only
line running dining cars. sleeping cars snd ire, aS
ooloniGt sleepers of lis own Fl m BIT. Pani anu
Minneapolis to Great Falls. Helena and Butte.
1t Is also the shortest lire to Butte.
WAsH!Ne7oN.-The country of tsii ,,@ esn
Of the Pacific. Do not forget that the " f sala
Minneapolis d Manitoba hallway 10 the oats
line which offers q choice Of til, ee routes ~ !
Pscific Coast: The. Manitoba-Pac,ho tenee ~ y
the only line by which passengers en- route ,us
Tacoma, Portland and San Francisco can RPa ss
through Port Townsend and Seattle. TEE
c~olonist sleepers run through without, ohanse
or delay. distance to the Pacific Coast 10 seme
az By other lines, but prices of tickets are n''
and ten dollars less. Take the Seattle route
For further information, maps. rates sho
publications in regard TO the resources o. te
four new states. write or apply to +. !. WhiF-
NEY, Genl Pass. and Tiki. Ag :. st. p. III. On
BY. St. Paul, Mimi.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1889-03-30
4 CHASTITY Haul.

CHICAGO. March s9.-The body of an
unknown ma with a bullet-hole in his
head was fshed out of the lake by III.
Brobeek, who swas fishing from the
north pier. The body had evidently
been IN the water about two weeks.
There were no powder marks about the
bullet-hole in the temple as usually APP
pears in case of suicide, and murder
may have been committed. The body
was dressed in a stylishly made suit and
fine underwear and shoes. The dead
mar had sandy hair and moustache and
looked like unaccastomel to manual
labor. In the pockeos We're found a
silver watch with the initials II. S.
purse. There was nothing besides the
watch to give a clue to the dead mans
dpnfity
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1889-03-30
she Yves Erom Ros.on

Once q Week: The dry as to marrow,
the leathery as to heart, but verdant as
to brain, the professor found himself in
the ballroom, and, like the fly in amber,
wondering how the deuce he got there.
In a bower corner sat the rosebudiest
of rosebuds in a garden of exquisitely
engowned girls.
81 make it a rule of three, professor"
says the rosebud. II dance three dances
only of q night, M IN every hour. The
first q square dance, to bring my yolun-
tary muscles, with their fssclcnli, into
gentle play the second q polka. to work
the voluntary muscles Into perfect ac-
tiop, and the third o waltz, for absolute
enjoyment"
BLESS my soull' e1claims the pro-
fersor.
81 employ the interim by following
some train of thought. Tonight l am
seeking types. / want TO find my Cleo
patra, my Aspssia and my Phryne."
"Bless my soul! ; exclaims she pro-
lessor.
B. q. with Antony in Alexandria, or wae
Nv tls blu SIG DhFo u6E DUeOul Va OuiS
her arm to the asp?"
"Blsss my soull' exclaims the profess
sor.
"Was Aspssia fast or only a hirt? Wac
Socrates her lover? Was the divorce OF
Perioles as perfect as q Chicago divorce
Why does A~ristophanes ascribe the Sa-
milan end ~Peloponnesian wars to her
simply because she lost her lady's maid
DO you think Plutaroh's defense excul-
pates her? Was her second husband,
Lyslcles, q pork packer or merely @
cattle dealer?"
"Bless my souli' exclaimed the pro-
f%essor.
"Was Phryne 8 mother q laundresR, and
is IL true that she got her living at one
time by gathering capers? Were those
cspers for. sauce or boiled legs OF INIT
tonP Was her offer to rebuild the walls
OF Thebes if her name was inscribed on
them bona fide? Did she profane the
ElusinIan myste ries. or was it q put uU
job to bring her to Hellsste. in order te
let the council see her beautiful ana
tony? l incline to this, for Apollo
painted her ss the Onodian Venus. Wa
Apollo her lover, as well as Praxiteles?
"Bless my soul! exclaimed the pro-
fessar.
"You see, professor, am from Bos-
top.'
"Aha!' end the venerable professo,
bounded like n OF his crack pupils il
the direction OF the refreshments room.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1889-03-30

DETROIT, March 29.-Tommy Smith,
who, twelve years ago, was considered
one of the most promising professional
base ball players in the country, died
yesterday at st, Mary's hospital of CON
sumption. Smith was an old Guelph
boy. In 1876 and 1877 he was the short
stop for the Maple Leafs of Guelph, and
afterward played with the Tecumsehs
OF London, Syracuse Stars, and several
other eastern teams. He fell into dissi-
pated ways. Three years ago he signed
with the indianapolis club, but his bad
habits came back to him and he was
o 0 dropped. He will be buried in
London, Ont.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1889-03-30
Mep.os.war wrecked az Same,

Auckland, March 29.-Dispstches
from Samoa state that the American
~men-of-war Trenton, Vsndalia and Nip.
sic, and the Gs,men men.ot-war Adler,
Olga and Eber were driven on q reef
during q violent storm and totally
wrecked. OF the American crews four
officers and iorty.six men were drowned,
and OF the German crews nine officers
aud ~eighty.seven men lost their lives.
London. March 29.-Advfces have
been received here from Samoa to the
effect that in q terrible hurricane there
three American and four German men,
of.war we're wrecked and that many
persons were dro 1ned,
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1889-03-30
Shot Dead by his Friends Gan.

LITTLE Rock, Ark, March a0.-News
reached here from Carlisle, Ark, of the
accidental shooting of Alderman Samuel
Weller, of this city, while out hunting
with a party of gentlemen from Little
Rock. The party We're driving through
the woods in IL three-seated hack, when
the horses took fright, throwing r. B.
G a,;stneyy o tie ground. His gun struck
the wheel and was discharged, the con-
tents entering Mr. Weller's head, re-
sulting in instantaneous death. Mr..
Weller was a Canadian by birth, and
has two brothers living in Canada, who
are distinguished political leaders.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1889-03-30
HAS nean Ofrered to Gresham.

CHICAGO, March 29.-Nothwithstand
ing the fact that Walter @. Gresham,
one of the United States federal judges
for the district of Illinois, vas a presi.
nomination with President Harrison in
the national convention, it is reported
in judicial circles here that the appoint.
ment of this distinguished jurist to the
place made vacant on tile United States
supreme bench through the death of the
late Justice Stanley Matthews has been
offered to him for acceptance, and that
he has, while thanking the president
for the signal honor intended to be con,
ferred upon him, expressed a disinclina.
ton 10 undertake the duties and respon'
sibilities of the position.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1889-03-30
ana IaAclaiaa
DESTROYED By FIRE.
Nearly the Entire Business Portion
OF Ashtown, HIS, Burned.
A SCHOONER CUT IN TWAIN.
The Ruth. Darling Run Down in a Fo &
by the stea'ser "wyanoke"-The
Captain and One Seaman Lost
Other Casualties.

DIXON, Ills, March 29.-Nearly the
whole of the business portion of Ash
tewn, fifteen miles east of this city, was
destroyed by fire. The burned buildings
include the postoffice, the Ashtown
bank, the American house, and a dozen
stores. A heavy wind rendered the eff
forts of the firemen, who went from
here and other adjacent towns, com
pletely useless until all the buildings in
reach had been consumed. The exact
amount of damage done is not yet
known. Several accidents were report
ed during the fire, but the names of the
injured can not be learned.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1889-03-30
DAKOTA CONCENTRATIONS.

Frank Thulen, who shot aud killed
John ID. CLARK in Minnesota lest August,
was acquitted in the district court az
DesdMood.
A destructive prairie fire swept oves
the bottom west of yermillion Monday,
destroying over 1000 tons of hay. Lee
&c Prensis, Cauuse Weeks, Taylor and
Hinsey are the principal losers.
A Sally county prairie fire burst into
north Hyde county and completely des-
stroyed Joseph Penesux's sarm buildings
and hay. Insurance, $500. L.. @. JET.
fries also lost by the same fire. q barn.
District court convened at Pembina
Wednesday with q calendar OF 100 cases
civil and criminal. Court will continue
for about three weeks-The weather i
beautiful end farmers have commenced
seeding.
a fatal accident occurred last Satur-
day to A Il. Richardson, OF Clay county.
While leading a horse into the stable,
! he was kicked IN the chest by another
horse, causing injuries which resulted
fatally Sunday evening. Mi. Richardson
was an old and respected resident oil
the county.
The o%ratorical exercise at Redfeld
college, to designate q student to repre-,
sea. the college il the territorial contest
for She prize in oratofy to be held in
Sioux Falls shortly, brought out seven
contestants. The verdict OF the judges
honored F. l. R,nsom with first prize,
with seaond honcrs for e B. Trifi hren,
Henry Konping iivee alone on his
claim near Hecla in Brown county.
Sunday night sone person knocked at
his door As he opened the door q shot
was fired from the darkness, piercing hi.
chest. KonHina yelled for help and
frightened the assassin away. 1t If
doubtful il he can recover. Halve.
Olson has been arrested, charged will
the crime. Robbery is supposed to b.
the cause, as KoDning was we'll off.
Pfairie fires are doing considerable
damage throughout Brule county. w
N. Snow, residing in the eastern part o
she coCnty, recently lost fous horses, &
barn and q large quantity of hay by fire
his loss amounting to about ST. 600
Another farmer, living in the same VI
cinity, lost his barn and a large quantity
of hay. Reports are received from othe
portions of the county OF minor losse
by prairie fires, which are raging there
Public Examines E. 8. Tyler returned
fsom Dickinson to Fargo Wednesda,
and in an interview said: "While il
Bismarck Monday / called on Gov
Mellette, rendered my resignation 9
public examiner. and recommended
Deputy Hayden for the place. Befor
presenting my resignation, however,
asked the governor il I was still publ
examiner and informed him that T de
sired to resign, bat did not care to ~
through an empty farce il I was not ex
sminer. He gave me to understsn,
that he expected me to retain the ofic
until my successor should be appointed
1 then handed him my resignation"
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1889-03-30

~NAA AOAh SHANDA Rhh
Yankton, Dak.. March 18th, lSS9-We
beg to return our sincere thanks to the
people OF Yankten for their appreciation
of our efforts here, daring the past five
years in the building line, especially
brick and stone work which We shall
strive to deserve. We work on and su-
pervise all work entrusted to our charge
are experienced mechanics. as quite q
number of our people can vouch for. We
use the best material and labor in the
market. And pow that our boom IL
coming we solicit a Continuance Of youl
@favors. Estimates for public and private
buildings promptly furnished.
The Public Servants.
GRIMwooD BROTHERS.
Bricklayers and stone cutters, Yves
Fourth street. Ysnkton.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1889-03-30
First Publication March is.

In the Probate Court of the County of Yank-
ton and Territory of Dakota, So.
In the matter of the estate Of William Fla.
Baade, deceased.
~ FL. EDMUND executor of the last will and
testament of William +. A. Baade. deceased,
has rendered and presented for settlement.
dminiatrati"n of said estate and showing that
anid estate is ready for distribution and hnas
settlement and that Monday, the 9th day o.
to- wit: the March term. A.. D., 1889. at ter
O'Clock a. M, of said day at the court room q
asid court at she court house in the city 81
duly appointed by said court for n settlement
of said account, and for distribution therein
at which time and place any person interested
tions in writing to said account and contest the
same.
Dated Yankton. d. T.. Mar oh 10th. 1885,.
(srALl L. OONGLETON. Probate judge
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1889-03-30
the section Of eern.rY ment. on.d j.

the section of corn,ry mentioned j.
very dry.
B~rookings. March 29-Two tx ensive
prairie fires swept ever part OF shis
county this week, hnt did very little
damage considering tie extent OF the
fire. Que msn insisted on moving Lis
goods out of the honse, and as q result
lost them all, the house not having been
burned. 1t is reported that the man
who started the second fire lost his house
and outbuildiogs.
Elk Point, March ga fire was set
ont in the cemetery, near this city re-
Gently, and as q result many head stones
Q I'D monuments were almost ruined. The
damage will amount to hundreds OF
dollars.
Faulkton, March 29-Prairie fires
have been burning east of town.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1889-03-30
Another wiz. Slain,

CUMBERLAND, Md, March 29.Melvin
G. Garlitz shot his wife Leah, almost in
stantly killing her. She wasshot in the
breast, face and neck. The deceased,
who vas of good family here, was an
attractive blonde. She leaves one child,
aged 3 years Domestic trouble is the
supposed cause of the tragedy. They
had been separated about two years.
Great excitement prevails in town.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1889-03-30
A Governors Reauest.

MADISON, Wis, March 29.-Governor
Hoard has acknowledged that he was
in error in vetoing the Will bill, and he
makes nc objection to its passage over
his head. Both houses are down to
business now and will work hard to adj
journ sine die April IL. The bill pro-
hibiting locomotive engineers. from
drinking ardent spirits either on or off
duty is causing much comment, and a
strong fight is expected. Engineers con-
slider it a personal fling at them and can
not understand why train dispatchers,
conductors and others are not embraced
in the list.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1889-03-30
Rehrins sen Seizures.

LONDON, March 29.-In the house Of
commons Mr.. Powell asked whether the
case of the three sailing vessels, seized
in the Behring sea in 1881, and con
demned by an Alaska court had been
admitted to an appeal in the supreme
court. Sm James Ferguson, political
secretary of the foreign office, replied
that the case had not been appealed anG
the time allowed for taking an appeal
had elapsed.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1889-03-30
A Passing G,imnse

KANSAS CITY, March 29.-Capt. C. w.
Burt. a cattleman just up from his
ranch in Indian territory. says as the
train passed through Norman the citi-
zens Were engaged in the pastime of
hanging a horse-thief. The fellow had
piled a profitable trade for some time
past and was only captured after a hard
fight,
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1889-03-30
HIS STEALlNGS GONE.

A Member of the American Colony In
caaada without Funds.
DETROIT. Mich., March 2g.-Five years
agc;R. buchanan. a Louisville distiller,
defrauded the government of $3.50, 900,
which made his settlement in Canada
desirable, He located at Sandwich, OPP
posite this city, and put up o mammoth
distiliery. Tile enterprise did not pay,
and Buchanan w3s compelled to borrow
$1,000 from the Toronto Trust company.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1889-03-30
Lincoln,s Appointment.

LONDON, March 2S.-M4s Lincoln's ap
pointment to the English mission is uni
versally approved here, where he il
known better as the son OF Abraham
Lincoln than for any individual merit
The papers while they speak favorabl,
Of the new minister. do not make much
comment, because they know very lit
tie Of Mr.. Lincoln.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1889-03-30

The Buchanan property has increase /
in value lately, owing to the fact that
the Canadian Pacific railroad wants TO
locate its yards in the vicinity. The
mortgages have been pushing Buchanan
and to save himself, he sold the proper
ty to NJ. j. Dee, a Detroit journalist, for
S15, 600. Mr.. Dee represents a Detroit
syndicate, who will undertake to make
the Canadian Pacific company pay
roundly for the land if they want it.
Buchanan's money is all gone.