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Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1889-08-29
PIERRE FOR CAPITAL.

The Geographical Center OF the State and
the Future Center of Our Population.
Not the least among the many impor-
tant questions to be decided at our COM
ing state election is the naming of our
temporary state house town. There are
numerous candidates in the field, every
one of which is engaged in endeavor-
ing to prove to the dear people that it
alone is worthy the name of capital of
South Dakota" One of them points
with pride to its hotels; another to its
railroads; one Of them claims to be the
present center of population, and Pierre
claims to be the best located, being on
the Missouri river and but six miles from
the geographical center of the state.
The capital question ought not to be
looked upon in narrow minded nor
prejudiced manner. 1t is not a .slocal
ISSUE" In choosing seat of govern
ment we are not doing it to accommodate
I
any set of citizens nor to please the resi-
dents Of any particular city. We are
choosing a location for ourselves; one
which we think, in our best Judgment,
will meet the requirements of all sections
of the state in the most complete manner.
Now, which OF the many towns aspiring
for the state house should receive it?
We favor Pierre. Whys
This town is situated at the geograpl-
ical center OF South Dakota. 1t is on
the banks OF the great Missouri. Al
present il is easily accessible from all
eastern points Of the state. It can be
reached readily by rail from any city in
Dakota east Of the Missouri. Railroads
branch out in every direction from it
Therefore it will work no hardship to
nor Inconvenience any eastern residents
to go to Pierre when having state bust
ness to transact. In connection witt
this we would call attention to the fac
that vast domain one-hnlf our state
Lies west Of The Missouri, extending Il
lthe Wyoming end Mentana line. ]
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1889-08-29
as he will be elected unanimously by our
first state Legislature.

as he will be elected unanimously by oul
first state Legislature.
R. F. PETTIGREw.
| Next to our own Moody the people ol
the Hills want to see the gentleman
whose name appears above occupying q
seat in the United States senate He is
a thorough-going Dakotan, of liberal
views and hard worker. The team Of
Moody and Pettigrew cannot be excelled
in the state. Mr.. Pettigrew is resident
Of the eastern portion of the state and
thoroughly conversant with our present
condition. He is an able man and would
serve his state with credit. We sincere
ly hope Frank Pettigrew will occupy a
seat in the next session of the national
senate as junior senator from South Da-
kota.
DIGHToN coRsoN.
Here is another Black Hills candidate
for political preferment. One thing can
be said of the Hills: We don't ask for
much and every candidate we name is
reliable, honorable and able Judge
Corson asks the nomination of associate
justice on the supreme bench. No better
man can be found. Of ripe experience,
a thorough lawyer, of Judicial cast of
mind, he would honorably acquit him
self in the important position to which
he aspires. We hope the state conven-
ton will unanimously endorse hin, - =
the nlaoe. .ae-..- - SURE The people will
recognize his worth and ~ their ballots
choose him as one of their supreme
rulers.
WILLIAM T. COAD.
The ADVERTISER has not been in
formed as to whether the above named
gentleman desires the position or not,
but nevertheless we will say that no bet
ter man can be found for the chairman
ship Of the state central committee than
he. Mr.. Coad lis true and staunch re-
publican, hasmade good record as
temporary chairman and would devote
his best energies to the party during the
coming campaign. We want to see him
at the head of our next state committee.
JOHN c. M'MILLAN.
For senator for the Fortieth district,
composed Of Meade and Butte counties,
we favor John G. Mcmillan of Sturgis.
He is business man of experience, a
radical republican, and positive man,
whose opinions can easily be learned by
the asking. He will be nominated.
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1889-08-29
FAVoRITE SONS.
South Dakota's Choice for Her Higher Of
Hces-Timber, Tried and True.

South Dakota's Choice for Her Higher Of
Hces- Timber, Tried and True.
GIDEON c. MOODY.
To say much concerning this man to
the people Of South Dakota is useless.
He is too well known. In fact, to the
people Of the entire United States he is,
more or less, favorably known.
This gentleman has walk-away for
the senate. His election is conceded by
all who have made careful canvass of
the situation. Judge Moody is entitled
to the Office, for no man has labored
longer and harder than he for the inter-
ests of South Dakota. Early and late,
in season and out of season, he has lent
his best efforts towards the ameliorating
Of the condition of the people Of this
state. Now we have the opportunity
offered us of re-paying him in slight
degree, and we should accept it.
No man in the entire United States is
better qualified to sit in the upper house
Of congress than G. G. Moody. He is in
every respect the peer Of any man at
present in our senate. He is thoroughly
acquainted with the public service and
its methods. He is personally aequaint-
ed with the leading men of the times and
knows intimately President Harrison.
He will at once, if elected. jump to his
proper position among the leaders Of the
senate and will not be compelled to wait
until his second or third term before OBJ
tanning the recognition bis abilities and
Influence entitle him to. He is an old
Dakotan, having lived in this territory
over twenty five years, fourteen of them
east Of the Missouri and the balance in
the Black Hills. He knows our needs
and is familiar with our wants. He can
help us more than any other one man IN
the entire state. South Dakota wonld
display a fatal weakness should he be de.
feated, and would show herself grand
and powerful state by sending him al
her senior representative III the upper
house. With him ii the senate SontI
Dakota viii be tie peer of any state il
] the Union But Ii5is talk is slnnecessar,
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1889-08-29
OUR CANDIDATES.
For capital of South Dakota
PIERRE, Centrally located.
REPUBLICAN TICKET.

For governor
A. C. MELLETTE.
For United States senator's
GIDEON G. MOODY, Deadwood
r. r. PETTIGREW, Sioux Falls.
Fer associate Justice of the supreme court,
DIGHTON CORSON, of Deadwood.
LEGISLATIVE.
For state senator, Fortieth district
JOHN G. MCMILLAN, of Sturgis.
For members of the house of representatives,
Forty eighth district
N. G. HINES Big Bottom.
H. .C.ROHLEDER. Elk Creek.
JUDICIAL.
For county Judge
CHAS. G. POLK, of Sturgis.
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1889-08-29

Work on st. Martins academy began
yesterday. Ii vii be rushed through
until finished.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-05-07
EafaIRIasfs.

Tower, Mimi, May Two men were
struck by blast at the Minnesota mine,
Yesterday. John Oleson was killed and
Nelson johnson fatally injured. Both men
were at the bottom OF the pit.
ASHLAND. Pa, May IA fatal explosion
occurred near here this morning. R. ]
Malone & Co contractors, of New York, al 8
engaged in driving tunnel from Big Mine
run to Dark Corner to drain fl water which
stands in and about Centralia. At two
o'clock this morning while the workmen
we're engaged in drilling holes in the rock
for the purpose Of blasting, one of the drills
struck some dynamite which bad failed to
explode in previous blast. An explosion
Immediately followed. James Ksnizler, OF
New York, was instantly killed and seven
others we're seriously injured.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-05-07
Female Iforse Thief.

KANSAS CITY, Mo, May Clara Ora
ham, beautiful girl OILS years, was convict
cd 10 the criminal court here yesterday OF
horse stealing. When placed on the stand
she confessed that February 49, while out OF
work, she hired horse and buggy, and
started for a drive While out she met
Frank Mccoy on horseback and he joined
her and proposed an elopement, she to go to
st. Joseph. She went there and when be
did not come she drove to Horton, KaD.,
and being out of money, she sold the horse
and buggy. The jury found her guilty and
gave her two years. She ia the only woman
ever convicted ia Missouri of horse stealing.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-05-07
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ASSOCIATED PRESS DISPATCHES.
Appointments.

WASHINGTON, May The, President
made the following appointments to-day:
Arthur L. Thomas, of Salt Lake City,
Utah, to be Governor of Utah.
Elijah sella, of Salt Lake City, Utah, to be
Secretary of Utah.
Ellsworth Doggett, of Utah Territory, to
bs Surveyor General of Utah.
Perry ]. Arson, OF Idaho, to be Register Of
the Land Office at Biackfoot, Idaho.
VIM. b. Danielson, of Idaho. to be Re-
ceiver of Public Moneys at Black foot, Idaho.
Michael A. Leahy, of Wisconsin, to be
agent for the Indians of the La Painte
agency in Wisconsin.
Joseph F. Bennett, OF New Mexico, to be
agent for the Indians of the Mescaler agency
10 New Mexico.
William King, OF Ohio. Chief of the Seed
Division, Agricultural Department, has re.
signed, and A. T. Reeve, of Hampton, Ia, has
been appointed to fill the vacancy. The
salary is $1,000.
w. W. Cook, of Medicine Lodge, Kansas,
has been appointed special agent of the Ag.
ricultural Department in charge of sorghum
sugar experiments.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-05-07

JUDGMENT.-The Court of Claims in
Washington yesterday gave judgment for
50 ,S5S in favor OF the heirs of Capt G. w. c.
Huntington on account of oonfscated prop
eIty which now makes part of the Capt. oil
grounds. Capt Huntington was chief of tk,e
Capitol police during Mr.. Blu chanan's aid,
mnistralion. He was a prominent citizs n
of Prince William county, Va, and connect.
ed with the press of Virginia. writing over
the signature "Qlsntioo." He went south
and during the war represented Prince VII
liam county in the Confederate Legislature
at Richmond. Mr.. A. r Shepherd bought
Dunnington's property at the confiscation
sale and sold it to the United States when
the Capitol grounds were extended, but
after Capt. Dunniugton's death the fee in
the property reverted to bis heirs. and they
have now a judgment for the amount due
them. The heirs ere Chas A. Dunnin gton,
Catherine Lydia Huntington, now Mirp. j.
FL. Wilson, VIM. A. bennington, Annie
Letitia Huntington, Harriet Howison Dunn
ington, Joseph Henry Wheat and Ann
Letii!a Wheat.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-05-07
Forest Fires.

WAUsAU, Wis, May 7.-Unless rain soon
c,mes great hardship to farmers in this sec.
ton will result. Woods are on fire all
around the city. Hay meadows, crops and
bridges have been destroyed in the western
part of the county.
IsHpEMINa, Mich May Forest fires
are burning south and west of this city, but
no serious damage has been yet done. IN
less rain comes SOON the fires may become
serioua.
EAST GAwAs, May Forest fires did
considerable damage yesterday in this vicin-
ity, destroying large amount of fencing,
and several buildings.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-05-07
Cyclone.

FARGO. OAK, Msy IA cyclone swept
across the city yesterday, doing considera-
bic damage in the way of unrooing build
ings and demoralizing telephone and elec
trio light wires The upper story of the
SiIverson block was badly damaged, the
debris from which fills the street in front.
TIE electric light tower lies across the rail.
road track. Numerous dwellings were I'm
roofed. The storm moved from south to
north and was preceded by binding sand
storm aud the usual roaring sounds.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-05-07
VIRGINIA NEWS.

The democrats in the Portsmouth navy:
yard are to be discharged.
Major William NJ. Tate, prominent citi-
zen of Augusta county, died at his residence.
near S.sunton, on Sunday, aged about IS
years.
The strawberry season around Norfolk
has about opsred. Negroes to pick the Der
res are arriving there from all parts Of the
State and coming in on almost every train
and steamer.
In the County Court of Gloucester county
yesterday, the second trial of Joshua F. Ross
for killing George Hughes was, on motion of
defense, continued until June. Judge Jones
refused to accept bail, and Ross was commit
ted to jail.
In the Warwick county court yesterday
afternoon John Vney, proprietor and editor
of the Commercial, of Newport News. was
bonorably acquitted cfthe libel suit entered
against him by British Vice Consul Warbur-
ton, Of that port This decision vindicates
Mr.. Whey in his assertion of Warburton's
indecent actions.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-05-07
Attacked by u Dog.

EVANSVILLE, lad, May About three
o'clock yesterday as son of Mr.. Graft, a
farmer who resides in the neighborhood OF
this city, was crossing field, he was at
tackled by q rabid dog belonging to neigh
bcr. A rough and tumble fight ensued and
the boys right hand was nearly bitten of,
both arms were fearfully lacerated and the
flesh was torn from the left thigh. The dog
was killed. This is the third mad dog that
has been killed in the same neighborhood the
past three or four days. Graft is not ex-
pected to live.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-05-07

HEARTLEssNFssA AT A FUNERAL.-There
was very remarkable scene at funeral in
Easton, Pa, Saturday. John kocher and
his wife separated recently and he took his
children to his mothers house. A son, ten
years old, became ill and the wife hearing Of
it went to the house to see her child. The
husband refused to admit her, and she went
away. second time she sought to get to
her child's bedside, begging pitously to be
allowed to see the boy before he died.
Kocher was obdurste. The boy died on
Tuesday and ever since then the mother has
been endeavoring to see the body. Prior to
the funeral Mrs. Kocher got note from
Squire Otto to Kocher. asking him Tor the
sake of humanity aud right to allow the
mother TO see the body Armed with this the
poor woman hurried to kocher's house, but
he repulsed her again. Back she fastened,
tears streaming down her cheeks, to the Of
fee of the Justice to implore greater aid.
Constable Osterstock was sent with her to
the house. He tried to induce kocher to
admit the mother, but finding bis pleading
of no avail he seized him and held him while
MIS- Kocher hurried inside. The husband
raved. struggled and cursed, and finally
hi oke away from the officer. He rushed in
to the room where the body lay in its collin
with the mother weeping piteously over it,
pushed her aside and Selling the lid of the
coffin attempted to put it on, but was pre-
vented. The flneral guests were gathering
at the time and the greatest excitement
prevailed Kocher was finally psciisd and
the funeral service was held.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-05-07

EXPLOSION OF NAPHTHA.-Th explosion
OF can of naphtha in the parlor of Thomas
r Crelin's residence, 10 Philadelphia, yes.
terdny. dangerously burned two women and
. policeman, and threatened the life of
young mother and her newly born babe.
Before the fire which followed the explosion
could be extinguished it destroyed $1,000
worth of furniture snd brio a-brsc.
1t is fesred that the news of her ,ugbtors peril
may cause tbs death of Mrs Crelins mother, mrs.
Rogers. who lives in Virginia, Snd who is danger
caused 10y the rays of the falling on basin of
naptha which had been PLACID on the fl or and
" hich was teirg used for cleaning.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-05-07
The Paris Exposition.

The French exposition was opened in
Paris yesterday afternoon by President Gar
not. Large crowds were present, including
representatives of foreign governments, and
the scene was very brilliant one. Presl-
dent Carnot was accompanied by the presl-
dents of the senate and chamber OF depu-
ties, and by his cabinet. The procession,
escorted by a squadron of cavalry, left the
palace of the Elysee at $50 p. m, and its
arrival at the central dome of the exhibition
building was announced by salute from
the artillery. After the exhibition was
opened, the President and party inspec ed
The various departments,
An idea of the vastness of the exposition
may be gained from the area it covers. al
though the exhibition buildings are closely
grouped, the total ground surface exceeds
5000 900 square feet The most accomplish
ed artists have been employed upon every
part OF the. work, and the decorations of the
interior would adorp the finest permanent
edifice. The whole appropriation SSOOO,'
000) made by the French government has
been expended. and further sums have been
set apart for official courteses. The repub-
lie, the municipality and the exposition
Jointly betrayed the expenses OF the iIlumi'
nations and festivals last evening. The en-
tries this year exceed those of previous
years, especially in the foreign sections.
The most notable in this respect are Russia
and Great Britain.
The building devoted to machinery is
magnificent edifice, the speudor of its deco
rations alone rendering it one Of the great
centres of interest The chief attraction in
it ia the Edison display of motors, machines
aud apparatus.
One OF the most interesting features OF the
exposition is the f. flel rower. From its
highest balcony there Is spread beautiful
panorama of hills. rivers, lakes, towns and
namets. The summit, at total height oil
Dearly one Thousand feet or nearly double
that of the Washington monument, will oe
utilised for scientific purposes, the public
being permi,ted to ascend only about two.
thirds of the way 10 elevators, which can
provide transportation for 25 600 persons
iaily. The total cost of the tower is about
$1,000 900.
Among the objects of interest within the
grounds, are series OF hamsn dwellings,
reconstructed Bsstie and the American
corn palace. One of the chief attractions
outside the grounds is panorama which
presents he history of France during the
century. 1t will contain portraits OF hun
drcds of zen and women who have been in-
volved in Illuminating or degrad ng The
fame of their country. In the distance is
Paris, with the most memorable scenes de-
picted The work far surpasses in haaaty
nything hitherto attempted.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-05-07
RICHMOND Observation-Disclosures Term

RICHMOND TERMINAL Richmond Term
inal directors met in New York yeste rday
to consider an application from their
bankers to extend the time in W hich
to take $1,000 600 of the new cola teral
bonds. An extension was granted to May
81. The question of President Inman's res.
ignaion was not formally discussed, aad it
is stated that the matter will go over foe the
present. Another report is to the effect that
the bond question was only tskea up W hen
the board refused to consider MIR. INN ans
resignation. It 10 possible that the oplosi
tion called out in the board to MIR. Inm an g
withdrawal has been sufficient to eau go
quiet withdrawal of the proposition. The
transfer books show that Mr.. Inmau owns
500 shares of Richmond Terminal common,
Patrick Calhoun 400 and John c. Calhoun
100. There was full board in attendance,
including George j. Gould, the .rece ntly
elected director. The company has SUCCESS
fully negotiated all Of its $25 600, 900 loan.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-05-07
EDUCATION We CR1ME.-Mr. Andrew

EDUCATION vs CRIME.-Mr. Andrew
Lipscomb. assistant district attorney of
Washington, and formerly of this city says !:
Herbert Spencer, in one of his most q.dmirs-
bic essays, advances the theory that educa-
ton, instead of preventing crime, has given
An incentive to it, OF course cannot be-
lieve this, Notwithstanding my great admir-
alton for Spencer, but have found q singu-
lar proof in support of the theory. Taking
the last volume of the last census. and look
Jog over the columns devoted to crime,
drew line from the area of least to that of
greatest crime. Beginning South or West the
line ends In Massachusetts, where the fruit
of the tree of knowledge ia supposed to
be .ipest, This should dsprove the stories
as to the great degree of crime in the South.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-05-07
Fatal ARRAY.

BUFFALO. N. Y, May About q quar-
ter before o'clock this morning an alter
cation occurred in the Michigan Central din
ing car Detroit, 10 the central yards. be-
tween Thomas Smith. cook, and Josh
johnson, waiter, both ooored. Johnson
threw butterdish at Smith, badly cutting
his fugsrs. when Smith drew revolver and
fred at Johnson, causing probably fatal
wound back of the left ear.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-05-07
The Samoan Question.

BERLIN, May THE Vossische Zeitnng
says that the American commissioners to
the Samoan conference are instructed by
their government to demand the neutrality
of the islands and the administration of Sa
moan affairs by Samoans, and to urge the
claims of the United States TO the right to
establish coalIng station at Page Pago'
The demands of the United States, however,
are not intended to prevent the other pow
ers from exercising their Influence in accord
ance with their interests
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-05-07
Telegrnphic Briets-

The lower house OF the Hungarian Diet to.l..
by large majority passed the budget.
The open warfare between the Rsritsn ~.
Railroad Co. and Edward Furman at ssv,o-:,,
N. J., is over. and the matter will now % NJ,
courts.
The dwelling house Of Watson Bowoe, +.
Wcstchester, N. Y, was destroyed BIZ fire al n.
half-past one o'clock this morning and f 20, -.
sons of the household were bnrncd to death
Secretary Rusk and Maj. lockwood his .l.,
clerk, engaged in an mpromptu mowin, mo-,
in the Agricultural Department gron,as
Washington to day, each taking 4 scythe +, ="
workman to show them how to NOV.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-05-07

THERE Is some talk among certain mem
bers of he western armies of the Confedera'
cy about having prepared true history oi
the Fort Pillow affair, so as to disprove the
false account of it that is still repeated oy
republican South-haters. There is no man
moro capable of preparing true history.oi
the affair referred to than General Chal.
mers, of Mississippi, who was an active par
,icipau! 10 It, and to whom has been attrib-
uted most of the blood lost in that affair,
bui who, when the democrats 10 Cong'es
gave the scat no wrongfullg filled In that
body to his negro republican competitor,
joined the republican party, and has ever
nce been a notable member thereof, in
good Standing with the other southern re.
publicane.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-05-07
The Johns Hopkins hospital.

BALTIMORE, May THE Johns Hopkins
Hospital, the largest, most richly endowed
and completely equipped institution of the
kind In the world, was formally opened this
morning in the presence of distinguished
officials of the nation, State and city, and
members of the medical profession from
many parts of the country. Francis L.
King, president of the board of trustees,
made the opening address.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-05-07
The Exposition.

PARIS, May Twenty five thousand
persons visited the exposition yesterday.
During the opening ceremonies the police
arrested three men for shouting "Vive Bou
LANCER" The evening festivitj es In celebra'
ton of the opening of the EXPOSITION passed
off without hitch.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-05-07
Libbey Prison Train Wrecked.

CHICAGO, May IA dispatch from Mays
vile. KY, says that the freight train which
was Transporting the famous Libby prison
from Richmond 10 Chicago was wrecked Z
miles east of that place yesterday by the
breaking of an axle OF one of the cars. The
remains of the war reics were profusely
scattered about aud people focked to the
scene all day to secure old bricks and lum
Der es mementoes No one was hurt.