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Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1889-04-03
The Irvine Trust.

The Hillsboro Banner thinks that
President Loucks could have guided the
farmers of Dakota ont OF the grasp of
the twine trust II he had attended to the
business OF the alliance, which pays him
yearly salary, instead OF his OWE prI-
yate interests. Here ia what il eays:
Ii that alleged twine trust is q fact all
ready consummated, farmers in the Red
River valley must set their wits at work
immediately. rhe difference between
paying IL or % cents rer pound Tor twine
Is Q serious one. a quarter section
farmer will nse about 800 pounds each
year and the srust expects to oblige him
to pay $T5 for this amount OF twiue, or
about $40 above the ordinary price.
Suppe sing there are twenty ont OF thirty.
two sections In q township nnder cnltiva.
tion aad these robbers will reap $50, 600
in stealiugs out OF Trail county alone .
EOf course. the county Cannot long en-.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1889-04-03

The spectacle OF General W. L. Sher-
man pleading for the appointment Of
General Joseph q. Johnston, by the
new sdministration to the position of
railroad commissioner, conveys It's own
lesson OF peace and good will and for
Riveness which the nation shonld place
closely to It's heart. Through the
terrible months Of the spring and
summer OF 1884 Sherman and Johnston
we're pittsd against each other 10 life
and death struggle for military posses
sion OF the mountain. Businesses Of north
ern Georgia. They fought as never mer
fcught before or since and when the enc
came johnston wcs the vanquished here
OF the conflict. The lapse of time ma.
healed the wounds Of war and the victo
now essays to efface the SCARS. ALI b,
asks OF the administration is that bis oil;
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1889-04-03

The end OF long contested county
seat difference comes to Brown county
through the ruling of the United States
supreme court which gives the county
seat to Columbia, instead of Aberdeen
the commercial metropolis OF the county
This case has been fought through ell
the tribunals and the highest court nov
affirns the decision of the territorial su
preme court ard says Columbia is th,
seat of government for Brown county
This is matter which will probably b,
re-referred to the electors of Brow,
county at no distant day.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1889-04-03
Canada is now preparing to exclude
American pork. The American "bcodler,"
however, will still be admitted free.
El,Ocy.

The transition from long, lingering and
painful sickness to robust health marks
an epoch in the life of the individual.
Such remarkable event is treasured in
the memory and the agency whereby the
good health has been attained is grate-
fully blessed. Hence it is that 30 much is
beard in praise of Electric Btters. So
many feel they owe their restoration to
health. to the use of the Great Alternative
and Tonic. II you are troubled with any
diaease OF the Kidneys, Liver or Stomach,
OF long or short standing Yorl will surely
find relief by use of Electric Bittera. Sold
at 50c. and 81 per bottle at Purdy 6
Brecht's, drug store.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1889-04-03

Our section OF the west has had an
other experience end one so vivid that
is will not soon pass from the memory
OF those 3sFo were here TO experience it.
Yesterdays storm of wind and dust and
conhagratIon has no parallel in the re-
collection of the most ancient OF our
people. Like the blizzard OF January
18th, 1888, 1t WAS o phenomenon of ma
ture that has distinctive plsce among
the meteorological events of this region
OF great plains. The wind may have
previously blown as hard as yesterday
for brief time, bat there is no record oi
an occasion upon which an eccumuia-
tion OF conditions copspired to create 9
storm of such marked and monstrous
features as the one which last night left
humanity with unstrung nerves and all
things visible on the face OF nature
saturated by Its drifting soil and the
scattered ashes of consuming fires.
protraoted droutb had dried the earth't
surface into impslpable powder and re-
ducsd grass, turf, timber and structures
to highly nhammable state. 1t needed
only the furious gale to put in motor
these latent forces of misery and de-
struction. The gale came and the results
have passed into an experience that nj
one cares to have repeated. 1t was 6
wild and hideous day. From points
near at hand we have reports of desola.
ton by fire and serious destruction O
property. From the more remote To-
calI'ies the returns will come later. Th.
storm was doubtless of wide spread aret
aud was possibly worse abroad than a
home. The great northwest was III
ranging ground and it had wide scope
and uninterrupted sway.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1889-04-03
in mirthful measures, warm and free,
i sing, dear maid. and sinp for theei

But ! think / would be performing q
greater service to you and your sex by
singing, not in measured rythm but by
setting ont some strong truths in simple
prose. Ifyou or any of your female
friends are suffering from alterations
displacements, bearing down sensations,
OF unnatural discharges, use DR.. Pierce's
Favorite Prescription, which IS sure to
eradicate thepe complaints in q short
time. 1t Is the only medicine for
!women's peculiar ailments, seld by
druggists, under posittgs guarantee,
from the manufacturers, that it will give
satisfaction In every case, or money will
be refunded. This guarantee has been
printed on the bottle-wrapper, and
faithfully carried ont for many years.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1889-04-03
The Stomach DistiIs Acids.

These, If existent IN natural quantity, and
unvitiated by Idle, play their part in the funo-
tions of digestion and assimilation. Eus the
artificial acid resulting from the inability of
the stomach to convert food received by it into
sustenance. is the producer of Hetulence and
heartburn. which are the most ha.rassing
symptoms of dyapepsiR The best csrminatiye
is Hostetter's Stomach Bitters Far more
effective Is Il than carbonate or soda. mlgnesia
or other. alkaline salts. These invariably
weaken the stomach without producing per.
imanent benefit. No man or woman chronicaliy
dyspeptic, and consequently nervous. can be
in possession of the fnll measure of vigor
allowed by nature. Therefore, invigorate and
regulate the system, and by SO doing protec il
from malaria, rbeumatiam and other serious
rnAladies.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1889-04-03
'oins-a lovely place to spend the sum-

Point-e lovely place to spend che sum-
mer. II 10 reported that the general
recommended this place as the best pos.
sib!e field for the new tactics to be
thoroughly tested. Adit. Gen. Drum is
q practical soldier, and in virtue OF his
position as edintant general of the army,
he recommended that the board go to
Fort Leayenworth. Secretary Proctor
decided in favor of Gen. Drum, and the
board goes to Fort Leaven worth. Al
though the matter in itself is OF trivial
nature, it caused considerable gossip in
army orioles and indicates that the seq
retary of war proposes 10 exercise hie
full right in ell matters, and that the
line OF authority between Gen. Schoheld
and himself will be as clearly drawn now
as u was under the previous SECRETARY OF
war
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1889-04-03

dure such drains, but the question arises
"what can be done without is2" No.
body has yet found practical way out
of the difficulty, although many people
think 1t could have been avoided If
President Loueks had not neglected al
lance business to look after hIs own
sffairs. Ha receives salary TO attend
to such matters, but las evidently had
more importans business in other direc-
tions. Local dealers, when questioned,
soy their inquiries make 1t plain that
twine will be much higher than last sea-
son, but cannot yet give definite figures.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1889-04-03
A fairs ar the Navv.

y
Washington. March 3I--Capt, A. P.
Cook. of the navy. commanding the re-
ceiving ship Franklin, at the Norfolk
navy yard, is here for instructions from
the navy department IN regard to fitting
out the old Franklin so as to take part
in the centennial celebration at New
York on April 30. The franklin is q
full rugged ship, and in her time was
considered one OF the finest models. She
was Fartagut's flag ship when he went
to Europe right after the war. Capt. a.
B. Hobeson. OF the navy. commanding
the new cruiser Chicago lie in the city TO
confer with the navy department officials
in regard 20 putting the ship in COM
mission for sea service. She has been
at the New York navy yard for q
long time with number OF officials
attached, but has never regularly bsen
put in commission. The Chicago will
take part IN the centennial celebration
at New York, after which she will sell
for the Mediterranean squadron, to be.
come the flag ship OF Admiral Greer in
place OF the Lancaster. The case of
Lieutenant Commander George M. Book,
OF the navy, is exciting considerable talk
in navel circles. A few months ago he
was ordered to the command Of the
Plnta, then at Sitks, Alaska, where he
duly arrived and relieved Lieut.. Com
mander John 8. Newell. Nothing more
was heard OF him until his sudden ap-
pesrance at the navy department. iast
week. He wss not ordered to report
here, and his sudden appearance was
therefore, somewhat surprising to the
navy departments office. II is stated
thai he gave no explanation OF his pres
enco here at this time. and says that be
thought he would run over and see how
things were getting along at the navy
department. ae is liable to be court
martialed.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1889-04-03
Corn may be king in this country, but
II is the hog which furnishes the back
bone OF commerce.
Horehound not a New Discovery

Or. Ward states: Horehound has been
known to physicians since the beginning
of the world as the king OF all remedies
for diseases of the Throat, Chest and
Lungs. belieYe Ballard Horehound
Syrup Is the best combination known to-
day for Consumption, Coughs, Colds.
Bronchitis and Ill diseases having their
origin in the Throat and Chest. There
are hundreds of pbysiclaas using this
plain home made remedy Ia their practice
anG they all report the same uniformly
good result. Call for Free Sample Bottle
from our aRents PuSdy 6 Brecht.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1889-04-03
Their Business aoominn

Probably NO one thing has caused such
general revival of trade at Purdy 81
Brecht's Drug Store as their giving away to
their customers Of 50 many free, trial
Bottles of DIR. Kings New Discovery for
Consumption. Their trade is simply
disappoints. Coughs, Colds, Asthma,
fore buying by getting trial bottle free,
large eize ST.. Every bottle warranted.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1889-04-03

antagonist on many an ensanguinad field
shall be remembered and provided for
in his declining years. This granted
and he has no other favor to ask of an
administration which would not be but
for his prowess.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1889-04-03
Iailu gresa mud 9skptaIA,,

THE DAILY PRESS ANp DAKorAIAN
ts published every evening. excepting sun-
days.
TRRMs OF SUBsoRIpTIos-By carriers, per
month. 81 90; per year. Sla 90; by mail. per
month, Sc cents; per year, $40 90.
oftice-PRRss AND DAKoTA1AE block corner OF
Third and Capital streets.
Telephone number6.
BOWEN d KINGsBURY. Prop'trs
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1889-04-03

From the amount OF kicking against
she dressed. beef combine. one would
suppose il was 8 "skin' game.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1889-04-03

BOWEN d KINasBuBy. Prop'tr.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1889-07-17
PRESIDENTIAL APPOINTMENTS.
Those who Have Been Successful I'm Their
Aspirations.

The following appointments have been
made:
Thomas II. Cavensugh. OF Olympia, w. T.,
Surveyor General OF Washington Territory (;
Thomas n. Faulconer, OF sheridan, Oregon,
Agent for the Indians Of the Grand Ronde
Agency in Oregon Bernard Kelly, of Emporia,
kas Pension Agent AZ Topeka, kas. Thomas
V. Cooper, Collector OF Customs at Philadelphia
also four Probate Judges Tor Utah: Daniel
Page in Iron County, James McGarry in Beaver
County, Isaac Burton in Uintah County, and
George c. Niele in Milard County.
Horace A. Taylor. of Wisconsin, to be Commits
sioner OF Railroads; Thomas c. Mendenhall, OF
Indiana, TO be superintendent OF the United
States Coast and Goodetic Survey; Henry w.
Diedcrich, of Indiana TO be Consul OF the United
States AT Leipsic.
Clark. OF New York, nj Havre; Archibald j.
Sampson, of Colorado. at Acapulco; Roswell g.
Horr, OF Michigan, at Valparaiso James +.
Hartigau, OF the District OF Columbia for the
port OF Trieste aud all other ports in the Aus
trian dominions, etc. John J. Chew OF the Dis
trct OF Columbia, TO De Secretary OF the LeGa
ton OF the United States AZ Vienna.
Frank c. Crosby Pay Director in the navy
with the relative rank OF Captain; John w.
Cobbs, To be Surveyor of Customs for th3 port
of Paducah, Ky, Alexander McMaster, OF New
York to be Supervising Inspector Tor the Ninth
Customs Henry H. Lyman, OF New
York for the District OF Oswego, n.
y; Robert Hancock, OF North Carolina for
Florida, Tor the District OF hey West, Fla Col
lectorsEf Internal Revenue-r'rauk T.. circuit,
of Massachusetts. for tue Third District OF
Massachusetts; William ". Gabriel, OF Ohio,
for the Eighteenth District OF Ohio; John
Steckite. OF Michigan, for the Fourth District
of Michigan.
Attorneys Of the United States-Jesse John
son, of New York, for the Eastern District OF
New York Eugene Marshall, Texas. for the
Northern District OF Texas Charles II. Varian
Utah for the Territory OF Utah Commit sion
ers of Deeds-Charles HAN Adams Commits
sioner in Massachusetts for the District OF Co
lumbia Charles W. Sparhawk Commissioner
in nsylyania for the District of Columbia.
Elias H. Par sons OF Utah, TO be Marshal of tho
United States for the Territory of Utah Lars
l.. Edholm OF Utah. TO be Judge Of Probate in
the county OF Morgan, Utah. Special Agents Of
the General Land Ofice-William J. Pemberton
and A. A. Ball OF Nobra ska. and samuel Lee of
South Carolina. Chief Clerk in Office OF the
Comptroller OF the Currency. Hopkins j. Han
,rl ~ M
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1889-07-17
TRAFFIC AND COMMERCE.
a Commercial Agency Finds Encourage
ment i'm the Situation.
q nm, 4. 20 xvaat.I,- ,a,-iavv 81 .r,Jo

Commercial Agency Finds Encourage
ment I'm the Situation.
r. G.. Dun q Co.'S weekly review of trade
says:
Substantially, all the news this week has been
favorable TO business prospects. The official
crop report was not only an assurance OF largo
yield but evidence that the reported injuries 10
wheat, cotton, ana corn had not been as sefious
as many believed. Reports from interior towns
show that collections have improved wherO
there has been most complaint, and the latest
accounts are more satisfactory than usual
At Chicago banks have been SO far prudent,
with an eye TO probable commercial
demands in the near future, that
brokers are circulating the rumor that a
banking trust has been formed, though outside
money does not appear TO be obtainabls at bet
ter than per cent. The indications point 70
some monetary pressure this fall unless ths
Treasury succeeds in disbursing freely The
great industries are, on the whole. in better
shape, though some signs OF danger are dis
coyerable. The great strike at the Carnegie
mills, accompanied with violence at the outset,
may lead 10 rather extended disturbance OF the
industry. Wool is unchanged in price at
Eastern markets, but the persistent con-
servatism OF manufacturers, who are buying
only for immediate necessities and ran
ming only part force, begins To have effect,
and weakening among Ohio holders is
reported The stock Exchange has been
strengthened by favorable accounts OF negotia-
tons between railroad managers, who appear to
have settled the difficulties as to Eastern trunk
lines and 10 have made some progress toward
amicable adjustment Of the Western controver-
sizes. All exports from New York show an in
crease OF 20 per cent over last year and the
weakening OF speculation in wheat is also u
favorable sign as 10 the monetary future. The
business failures during the last seven days
were 2J9, against 202 the week previous. For
the corresponding week OF last year the figures
were 94O
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1889-07-17
EASTERN FLOODS.
Cyclone and Washout Reported ut Am
sterdaIn, y. y.


A Saratoga, n. l.. dispatch says: In
formation received here by telephone from
Amsterdam states that big washout at
Aiken. three miles from there. had torn up
400 feet Of track and cut of all communica-
ton west of there. Amsterdam reports an
exceedingly heavy rainstorm in that section.
other reports assign the disaster TO a cy-
clone. but the heavy rain in that section
aflirms beyond doubt that the visitation
has been by flood. What has been learned
SO far leads 10 the impression that the ac-
cidcnt is one OF most serious charac-
ter. involving extensive losses. more
serious character is given 10 the story by
indefinite stories that there has been con-
siderable loss OF life. At Schenectady some
Of the trains hurrying TO make up lost time
narrowly escaped the cloud burst, but all
escaped. ono house is partly washed away.
but no lives are lost.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1889-07-17
Sparks from the Nyires.

At Boston. DIR. William b. White. medi-
cal electrician. seventy-lve years old. shot
his wife. Ellen. who was an attractive young
lady OF about twenty-five years. and then
committed suicide. The cause was probab-
ly jealousy.
Edward Meyer. a'longshoreman. aged 30,
was shot and killed in New Orleans by
George Kleyle, gambler. The murderer
was arrested.
Reliable information received from the
Flint Glassworkers' National Convention in
dicates that there will be no important
changes in the wage scale this year. and
trouble is apprehended.
The citizens OF Seattle. w. T.. have is
sued an address in which they return
thanks for the sympathy end material aid
rendered them by the people Of this coun-
try since the recent disastrous conflagra-
ton.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1889-07-17
DEATH OF Ex-coNGREssMAN RICE
The Minnesota Pioneer Politician Passes
Away Near st. Paul.

The Minnesota Pioneer Politician Passes
Away Near 81. Paul.
Edmund Rice. ex- Representative In Con-
gress from the Fourth Minnesota District.
died at White Bear. Mimi, near st. Paul
OF brain trouble. He leaves wife and
several children. the latter being residents
OF Tacoma. w. 7. Mr. Rice settled at
kalamazoo in 1888. In ls47 he enlisted to
serve in the Mexican war from Minnesota.
He first united his fortunes with those
OF ST. Paul in ls4o. and followed
the practice of law up to The year 1896.
when he began the life OF railroad man.
His best energies were spent in the fur
therance OF the interests of the ST. Paul
and Chicago Road. He was member OF
the Territorial Legislature in 1851. In 1867.
1872. 1877. and 1878 he was IN the Lagisla-
ture. and in 1876 in the State Senate. In
1887 he was elected TO the Fiftieth Con-
gress from tho Fourth Congressional Dis
trict Of Minnesota. At the last election he
was defeated for reelection.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1889-07-17
THREE PRISONERS BURNED UP.
Horrible Fate of the Inmates of the Jail at
Jack .onyilIe. Oregon.

At Jacksonville. Oregon. the jail. contain
ing three prisoners. caught fire. Before
the cells could be reached three prisoners
had sufrocated. The fire originated in the
front room. where the Deputy Sheriff slept.
which made IL impossible to reach the pris-
oners untillthe fire was extinguished. The
origin of the fire is matter of con lecture.
The prisoners were: Newton Cook. a ma
tive OF Tennessee. with the initials Wv. r.
l.. on his arm. age Sc. unmarried Henry
Hoover. married. family in Michigan. hon
orably discharged Union soldier; Frank
Warner. age 10. native of Germany.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1889-07-17
CARLSON IDENTIFIES BURKE.
The Winnipeg Suspect Confronted by HI
Former Landlord.


At Winnipeg. Man, Charles j. Carlson.
OF Chicago, whose evidence was required
TO complete the story OF Martin Burke's
alleged connection with DR.. Cronin's muir
der was called TO testify. After he had been
sworn he was asked. DO you know the
prsoner?" Yes Where Is hep" There.
replied Carlson. pointing his hand directly
at the prisoner. What is u his
name?" asked Mr.. Howell. TO me
his name is Frank Williams" said
Carlson. That was the point the prosecu-
ton desired 10 establish namely that
Frank Williams and Martin Burke were one
and the same man. When Carlson entered
the Witness box Burke hung his head. and
when witnoss pointed him out and stated
the name Frank Williams. deep blush
sufTused his face and he looked like a man
who was ashamed Of himself. The witness
proceeded 10 tell the story of how he met
the prisoner in his fathers house on Ash
land avenue and subsequent interviews
with him.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1889-07-17
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION.
The Report of the Board for the Past
Year.

The Report of the Board Tor the Past
Year.
The annual report of the Civil Service
Commission for the period ending June 30,
1883. has been made public. During that
period 20G examinations were held through
out and in every State and Territory except
Colorado and Kansas. The number OF APP
plicants examined was 1868. of which an
average of 6S per cent. passed in the COM
mon branches and 50 per cent. in the spe-
cial. The raising of the eligible average
from 65 to 20 decreased the number of sue
cessful competitors 10 per cent. OF those
examined over two-thirds were men. In
the customs service nearly $500 were eX-
amined and 1.50O passed In the letter
carrier branch 6103 were examined. of
which over one-half passed. The classi-
fed service has been extended until now
laborers. messengers. and eharwomen are
about the only subordinate classes out
sida
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1889-07-17
KILLED THE ENCAMPMENr.
The q. A. II. WIN Not Go to Milwaukee In
Body.

The q. A. X. VIII Not Go Ia Milwaukee In
Body.
TIE National Encampment Of the Grand
Army OF the Republic at Milwaukee in
August will be simply business meeting.
with no parade or display and "A very linn
tied attendance. The department COM
manders had asked the railroad companies
for rate OF one cent a milo for the COM
rades. and gave the corporations until the
10th TO accede TO these terms. A meet
ing was held. which was attend
ed by Commanders Martin of Illinois.
Weissert OF Wisconsin. Barto OF Minnesota.
and Davis OF Nebraska. when IL was deter
mined to adhere to previous action. to ad-
wise the old soldiers not to attend the en-
campment. as the railroad companies de-
clned TO make the stipulated rate. Letters
were received from Commanders Brown OF
Michigan. Travis OF Indiana, Mention OF
kentucky. and Smith of Iowa. and from the
Department Commanders of Missouri and
Kansas. indorsing and advising the action
which was taken. All OF the Department
Commanders stood firmly by the PROPOSE
ton TO the effect that the rate should
be / cent mile or they would
issue orders TO have only delegates go
to the convention and discourage the at
tendance OF all others. State Commanders
will issue orders TO this effect in their re-
spective departments. Some railroad COM
panies have sent correspondence indicat-
ing an inclination TO recede from their
position II communications are addressed
TO them separately and not to the Traffic
Association. but the publication of the or
ders of department commanders will prac-
tically kill the encampment.