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The Dickinson press., 1889-02-23
HYPoLlTE AS A FINANclER.

The Rebel General Orders 81 200. 900 of
Ha.ticn Bank Notes in the United
States.
New YORK, Feb. 21.-Minster Pres
tons detectives state that they have I'M
edrthed a new scheme whereby Gen.
Hypolite intends to make President Leg
times treasury pay the salaries of both
the loyal and insurgent troops. The
scheme is said to have been Matched in
New York. Some weeks ago Minister
Preston received a note from one of the
bank note companies declining to make
a certain batch of Hayti certificates and
paper currency. Minister Preston had
never asked to have this work done, and
his suspicious were accordingly aroused
n detectives were put to work. They
say that they discovered that two agents
of Hypolite in New York ordered nearly
$4,000. 900 in bank notes of various de-
nominations to be an exact copy of Hay
ten bank notes, asserting that the
money was to be made genuine as soon
as it reached Hayti. According to Min
lister Preston, two large bundles of crisp
bills are now on their way to Hypolite.
They were shipped on the Clyde. which
sailed Saturday. The minister de-
scribed the boxes of greenbacks as being
marked autographs" An examina-
ton of the Clyde,s manifest developed
the fact that two boxes of Autographs
were among her cargo. 1t is suspected
that the balance of $4.UO0,OO0 in paper
money is on the Madrid or Carondelet.
The Dickinson press., 1889-02-23

The best and most important news
to our readers is an agreement
reached in congress by which
North and South Dakota will he adj.
mitted to the union next November.
The fight has been Il long and hard
one. sun Set Cox, on the democratic
side. mustered his forces in favor of
justice to the territories and carried
with him enough strength to assist
the republicans Ill the passage of the
bill. The people of Dakota owe
Springer nothing; they owe Cox all, SO
far lis democratic support is concern.
ed. \ dispatch from l.. \. Dodge,
who is now in Washington, to the
PRESS. on Thursday. states that the
bill passed both houses OH Wednesday
for admission of both Dakotas. This
means Il rush of settlers for the fer.
tile lands of western Dakota and uni.
Yersal prosperity. Constitutional con.
v%entions are to he held ON july 4th,
The importance of this cannot he
overestimated and already it's effects
are being felt by the stiffening OF
prices in real estate and IL disposition
on the part of owners to hold thei,
property.
The Dickinson press., 1889-02-23

The house railroad committee intro.
duced its substitute for the railroad bill,
reconsidcred the vote Indefinitely post.
poning the bill repeating the railroad
commission law and Mr.. Morris intro.
duced a bill establishing Il railroad and
warehouse commission, ii being substan-
TALLY the Minnesota law.
MIR. AiSens introduced a resolution de.
claring that no other public institutions
should b., located at this session of the
legislature, in view of the prospective
division of Dakota, and that a%ppropria-
tions should be made for one year in
stead of for two for the maintenance of
public institutions.
a bill was introduced repeating the
militia law of 1887.
COUNCIL.
The council passed the bill over the
veto ~appropriating uneXpended balances
for the Nermillion University, Bookings
College and School of Mines. Also Mr..
Poindexter's bill locating a normal
school at Ashton; also Mr.. Hughes bill
for collecting city taxes.
The bill repeating the public examiner
act was indefinitely postponed. The
North Dakota college bill passed, 15
to 6. 1t locates the college atNalley City
instead of Fargo.
Among the bills introduced was one
appropriating $4,000 for improvements
for the Bismarck ~penitcntiary: by Mr..
Campbell, appropriating $4,000 for an
industrial college at Aberdeen, and one
repeating the militia law of 1887.
DONE BY THE GOVERNOR.
The Governor has approved Washa-
baugh's bills placing Dcadwood under
the general IiuuOr In wS of tln turritorv
iii" Governor vetoed McHugh's bill
authorizing counties to issue bonds for
county buildings. his objection being to
legalize bonds illegally voted and illegally
issued for this purpose.
The soldiers home bill reached the
Governor to-day. If he vetoes it the in
dlcatlons are that the veto will be sus-
The Dickinson press., 1889-02-23
DAKOTA LEGISLATION.
Thursday, February II.

l1OlSC.
The bill passed the house amending the
seed wheat bill by providing that the
bonds shall run five oil ten years, at the
option of the county commissioners.
The bill providing for a recess was
committed to a judiciary committee.
The best lawyers were of the opinion
that the session must be continuous.
The bill appropriating $4,000 for the
territorial library was reported unfavor-
ably by the committee on the whole.
Mr.. Fletcher introduced a bill intended
10 aid i'll the enforcement of the local OPP
ures Of Tie Kansas prohibition law, with
with local option have made necessary.
Mr.. MclIugh introduced a BIN author
ling townships and incorporated cities
to aid in the construction of railroads.
Amor e the bills passed were the follow
ing:
Providing that Longs legislative hand
book shall be furnished to members of
the lie sislature, members of the constitu-
tional convention, etc; giving three
years for the redemption Of land sold for
taxes ut IL per CEN interest, authoriz-
ing the appointment of a district attor-
neg by the court when necessary: max.
ing ii lawful to offer purses for speed
horse, at agricultural fairs.
Tho house committee are wrestling
with the appropriation bills. The sum
asked for the support of the twelve ter
%ritorial institutions. according to the bill
as under consideration, is S94l ,Gl9, or
$3.50. i59 more than the appropriations
for the two previous years. Other APP
preparations now in sight for the current
year amount to S250.UU0 not to speak of
the proposed additions 10 present institu-
tions amounting to $342, 756.
COUNCIL.
In the council Mr.. Dollard introduced
q bill providing for landlords lien on
growing crops. The committee bill max
ing compiled laws legal evidence passed.
The governor vetoed for a third time the
bill.
The Dickinson press., 1889-02-23
TIES THAT DO NOT BIND.
Report of Labor Commissioner Wright OIL
Marrlnges md Divorces.

Report of Labor Commissioner Wright on
Marriages and Divorces.
WASHINGTON, Feb 21.-Carroll D..
Wright, commissioner of labor, has sent
to congress his report on marriages and
divorces in the United States during the
twenty years from 1867 to 1856. The
report will make a volume of 1000
pages, and will be the most interesting
and exhaustive compilation of the kind
eve made in this country or Europe.
1t gives a digest of the laws relating to
marriage and divorce in each of the
states and territories, the number of di-
vorces in each state, the number of chill
dreE Of divorced parents, the ratio of
divorces to marriages, and population
in the states and other interesting statis-
tics. by the tables presented in the re-
port it is shown that while the increase
in population from 1870 to 1880 was
90 4 per cent the increase in divorces
was - per cent. In the number of d.
vorces dnring these twenty years Illinois
takes the lead with 36,O72; Ohio comes
next, with 26,367: Indiana granted 3d..
1913: Michigan, 1888; Iowa, 1864;
Pennsylvania, 5000: New York, 1896;
Missouri, 15.279: California, 12,1lS;
Texas, 11,472, and Kentucky. 1928.
The Dickinson press., 1889-02-23

HARTFoRD's HOTEL HORROR.

Scores of Guests Buried in the Ruins of
tho Park Central Housc---Twcnty Taken
Out Dead and Ten Injured.
HARTFORD, Conn, Feb. 19.-The boiler
in the Park Central hotel, this city, blew
up with terrific force at 5 o'clock a. m.,
totally wrecking the entire front of the
structure and
BCRYING FIFTY PEOPLE
or more. The cause of the accident is
not at present known, but it is supposed
to have resulted from the explosion of
the boilers in the basement and, from
the havoc created in adjoining buildings.
the explosion theory seems the most
probable. Every window in the Earl
house, right across Allyn street, was
broken and the walls We're smashed in
many places. The noise of the fall
aroused the whole city, and in a very
few minutes a large crowd surrounded
the scene. 1t was a sight OF horror, and
one that will never be forgotten by the
spectators. Flames completely envel-
oped the ruins and the shrieks of the
wounded and dying rose high above the
hoarse shouts of the firemen and the
noise of the engines. which had been
summoned by an alarm sent in from the
fire department.
1t is the most horrible catastrophe that
has ever been known in Hartford, and
when the list OF dead and wounded is
completed. it will be found to be Il horror
equal to any that has taken place within
the last half century. 1t is believed that
o LESS THAN r. II DEAD,
but it cannot be definitely stated, as the
night clerk, Mr.. Terry. is among the
missing and his books are destroyed.
Nearly all the help employed in the
hotel We're saved. They occupied the
sleeping apartments in the east wing
of the annex, which was only partly
wrecked by the explosion. SOME forced
their way out themselves, others were
helped out. The entire main section of
the hotel was gone,
ONLY a PIL OF DEBRIS
remaining. The Genes about the ruins
were horrible. In the center of the spot
where the building stood were a man,
his wife and a little girl, No help could
get to them and they finally
FELL BACK INTO THE FLAMES
and died in plain sight of the spectators.
The little n cried for help, but the man
and woman uttered not a word, but en-
braced in each others arms, and
Il DEATH BRAvELY.
Away out near the annex the shrieks of
a woman caused the blood of the people
looking on to turn cold as they saw a
young girl lying with her body half
across a beam, a look of agony on her
face. Finally the support fell and she
DISAPPEARED FROM SIGHT.
Owing to the destruction of the register
of the hotel the names of many Of the
guests cannot be ascertained. The cat
astrophe is generally supposed to have
been caused by an explosion of the
boiler. although some doubt has beenex-
pressed on this point, as the building had
been popularity supposed to be unsafe.
1t was built on made" ground. The
street department and the railroads have
furnished their forces of laborers with
jacks, etc., and the work of
SEARCHING FOR BODIES
is now going forward in a systematic
manner
The Dickinson press., 1889-02-23
MINNESOTA EDITORS.
Semi-Annual Meeting of North Star Quill
Drivers at st. Paul.

semi-Annunl Meeting of North sta Quill
Drivers at st. Paul.
ST. PAUL, Feb. 21.--The Minnesota
Editorial association held its semi-annual
meeting 1t the chamber of commerce
yesterday morning. There were Il
goodly number Of editors present from
all parts of the state. President Heat
wole called the meeting to order and de-
livered a short address. Routine bust
ness was transacted, a legislative com-
mittee appointed, and a resolution
adopted that 20 cents should be the price
for publishing delinquent tax lists.
Joel p. Heatwole was unanimously re-
elected president; l.. P. Hunt, first vice
president; Il. II. Dearth. OF the LIE Sueur
News, second vice president; C. +. Mac
donald. st. Cloud Times, third vice
president; &. S. Pease, Anoka Union,
recording secretary: Mai. I. NJ. Newson,
corresponding secretary; ID. Ramalev.
treasurer; III. p. Hall, +. L. Adams.
Fergus Falls Journal: I. E. Hoard,
Monticello, members of the executive
committee.
The Dickinson press., 1889-02-23
Saturday, February 16.

The governor sent to the legislature
two vetoes. They referred to bills reap
propriating unexpendcd balances belong
ing to several educational institutions.
They were deferred until Monday.
Crawford introduced a bill locating q
blind asylum at Pierre.
A move will be made to limit appro-
priations to one years necessities instead
of two, as the territorial condition re-
quired. The state legislatures next Win
ter will provide for the second year.
HOUSE.
Aikens introduced his bill providing
for removals by the territorial executive.
It meets with approval and practically
kills the recess idea.
Elliott succeeded in getting the COM
mittee of the whole to report favorably
upon a normal school at Lisbon. The
Minor school also has been reported ia
vorably,
The Dickinson press., 1889-02-23

The secretary of the interior has
rendered one of the most important
land decisions in the history of the
department. The decision imvali-
dates the title to- millions of dollars
worth of property i'm the northwest.
The decision WAS made i'm the case of
John w. Allen. ct. al.. of Glendive.
Montana, against the owners of the
townsite, involving the Validity of
Sioux Indian and half breed scrip.
The defendants located scrip before
survey upon the lands embraced in
the townsite. The plaintiffs sqnattcd
upon the same land and later entered
a contest and it has hecn finally de-
cilpl in their favor by the secretary,
VINO holds that the locations of scrip,
as made. were the result of Il sale and
transfer of the scrip in direct viola-
ton of the law and could only he valid
when made by the Indians or for their
benefit. This reverscS I'LL former rul-
ings and construction of the law and
involves the titles to all lands upon
which scrip has been located.
The Dickinson press., 1889-02-23
Monday. February 49,.

There was much talk over Sunday in
relation to a recess from Feb. 2S to March
7, the intention being to go to Washing
ton and attend the inaugural and return
and close up the business of the session
on the 18th: but a canvass of the council
shows but ten in favor of this plan.
There will doubtless be an attempt made
to close up the business of the session
and adjourn sine die.
over the veto.
The Dickinson press., 1889-02-23

The movement to have the laws
published i'm supplement form Ivy the
newspapers is i'm line with the sug-
gestion made 10y the Times before the
legislature met. There II be no
possible objection raised unless it
should be the expense. and as we said
before. this need not he heavy. We
can not see how five, " Eel ten.
thousand dollars could he more profit
ably expended Ivy the territory. We
sincerely hope that the legislature
will provide for the publication of all
laws passed ut the present session in
this mamnrr.-Mmldan Times.
The Dickinson press., 1889-02-23
Larrabee's Libel Suit.

Dies MONIES. Iowa. Feb. 21.-The case
of the state against Governor Larrabee,
charged with criminal libel, was called
in Judge Conrad's court. The distln-
guished defendant was not present i in
person. His counsel requested a speedy
investigation. but counsel for the prose
cution asked for more time in which to
prepare their case, and it was granted,
the Judge continuing the case for a day.
The Dickinson press., 1889-02-23

TIE jamestown Alert says that it
is IL wise thing for railroads and leg
i%slators to meet and reason together.
AT Il long public session of the rail-
road committees and .lle representa-
tives of various roads. much inf rma.
ton Was furnished, and the subject of
railroad taxation frankly discussed.
The companies claimed they were do
ing all possible to settle up the coun-
try and that many branch lines were
running ut Il loss. The railroads only
asked fair treatment at the hands of
the lawmakers.
Such open conferences establish Il
frlendlier feeling on both sides, and
tend to make clear the community of
interests which really exists between
settlers and citizens, and the railroads
without which little satisfactory pro-
gress al be made in IL new and thin.
ly populated country like Dakota.
Besides these joint discussions dissi.
pate the ngly rumors and suspicious
that always originate i'm IL social lob.
by.
The Dickinson press., 1889-02-23
Business Property for Sale

The building formerly occupied by
the Stark County Bank, on Willard
street is for sale for cash or on easy
terms. This property is a bargain
and will pay 25 per cent on the in
vestment. Apply to Stark County
Bank, Dickinson, Oak.
The Dickinson press., 1889-02-23

WASHINGTON, Feb. 21.-The senate
passed the senate bill for the relief of
settlers in IIettinger county, Dakota,
and the senate bill granting to the Hot
Springs (Ark.) B~enevolence association
the right to occupy, improve and control
certain pieces Of land in Hot Springs for
the purpose of erecting thereon a hos
pital for the use and benefit of the in
digent poor visiting that place.
The Dickinson press., 1889-02-23
Frozen to Death.

HALLocK, Mimi, Feb. 2l.-The body
of August Peterson, a farmer who came
here from Iowa, vas found frozen stiff
within forty rods of his home in the
town Of Jupiter, Kittson county. The
heavy 10Y storm of last Friday blocked
the roads, and as Peterson left IIalIock
IN Sunday morning after the storm. it is
supposed that he lost his way, and being
overcome by his fatigue, lay down in
the snow. Deceased was Il single man,
w%ell-to-do, and all his relatives live in
The Dickinson press., 1889-02-23
SPRING FLOODS BEGIN

River Thirty-thrce Feet Above
Low Water--Many Other streams Also
Swollen.
AUGUSTA, Ca, Feb. 2O.-The Savan-
nah river rose to the height of 30 feet on
Monday. Many portions of the city ly-
ing neal the river are submerged. Rain
has been general throughout this section,
and all streams are swollen, threatening
railway bridges.
The Dickinson press., 1889-02-23
To Context Commodore Kitt,on.s VII,

To Contest Commodore Kittson's VIII.
ST. PAUL, Feb. 21.-Notice has been
filed on the St. Paul Trust company and
Norman Kittson, Jr., that the will of the
late Commodore Kittson will be con
tested by an old lady named Crevier, liv-
ing in Mcleod county. The woman
claims to have been married to Mr.. Kilt
son about fifty years ago and lived with
him ten years, Norman Kittson and the
late DR.. Kittson being two of the chill
dren BY the marriage.
The Dickinson press., 1889-02-23
FIorida Legislator, Adicurn.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla, Feb. 21.-The
legislature passed the board of health bill
and adjourned. The governor signed
the bill at ice 1t provides for a board
of three members, to be appointed
within thirty days. The bill is not all
that was hoped for, but it meets general
approval.
The Dickinson press., 1889-02-23
Express Rates Reduced.

ST. PAUL, Feb. 2l.-Local agents of
express companies have been notified that
a reduction of 90 per Cent on New York
rates to Chicago would be put into effect
as soon as possible. This reduction will
effect all Northwestern rates from New
York and put this section of express ter
ritory on an equal footing with the rates
in the rest of the country.
The Dickinson press., 1889-02-23
DIR. Bliss STRICKEN with Pnralxsi.

WASHINGTON. Feb. 21.-Dr. D. w.
Bliss, IL of President Garfield's physi-
clans, was stricken with paralysis of the
right side of the body and cerebral hem.
orrhage. DR.. Bliss is very low. He is
specifics and his friends have no hopes
of his recovery. 1t is stated that he will
probably die before morning. No one is
allowed to see him.
The Dickinson press., 1889-02-23
Twenty Dead and Ten Injured.

HARTFORD, Feb. 2O.-The work of res
u was carried on all night by the aid
OF electric lights. Up to noon twenty
dead bodies were taken from the ruins.
Ten persons were eXtricated still living,
but some of them fatally injured: Forty
men are at work removing debris. The
only bodies known to be in the ruins are
those Of Night Clerk Perry and Mr..
covered and all identified.
The Dickinson press., 1889-02-23
Gladstone In Landau,

LONDON, Feb. 21.-Mr. Gladstone has
arrived here. He was met by a large
crowd and cheered heartily. Replying
to an Italian deputation this afternoon,
Mr.. Gladstone said he had left beautiful
Italy in body, but 0 in spirit.
The Dickinson press., 1889-02-23

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. Feb. 19.-It is re,
ported that acycione passed through
Bib county, fifty miles south of here,
doing great damage to property and
causing the loss of several lives and in
Jury to MANY persons,
The Dickinson press., 1889-02-23
The Train.

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. Feb al.-The in
augural train will leave indianapolis at
3:l5 p. M. Monday next via the Penn
sylvania road, running fifteen minutes
behind the Pennsylvania special. The
train will leave Columbus, Ohio, at S.l5
p. NJ. Tuesday. the 18th. The stops at
all stations Will be very short.
The Dickinson press., 1889-02-23

JUDGE A. p. EDGlIEToN. eX-civil
service commissioner. has written an
open letter to President Cleveland in
which the man of destiny is %roundly
roasted on his civil service policy.
The Dickinson press., 1889-02-23

THEY are coming. 100000 strong.
That is the number of new settlers
the admission OF North Dakota
means. Let them come and begin
life anew with the new state.
The Dickinson press., 1889-02-23
A Funny Governor,

INDIANAPOLIS, Feb. 19.-Charles Har-
ris Carl PretzeD. of Chicago, who wants
TO be governor of Alaska, wa here again
presenting his claims for the position
with recommendations and letters from
various persons.
The Dickinson press., 1889-02-23

TIE prohibition law passed the ter
r~itorial council last Tuesday by Il
vote of twelve to six. with an amend
mcnt fixing the time for the law to
take effect on january |, 1890.
The Dickinson press., 1889-02-23

y NUMBER of hunters are out in the
Bad Lands shooting all the deer they
come across. This wholesale slaugh.
ter,contrary to law. should lie stopped.
The Dickinson press., 1889-02-23
In the senate the report was adopt
without division.
Wild Dakotang,

BISMARCK. Oak, Feb. 21.-North Da-
kota is wild with excitement over the
cheering news for the territories re-
ceived from Washington. Governor
Church appears to be one of the most
jubilant. He was up till a late hour of
the night eagerly waiting dispatches
from WASHINGTON.
The Dickinson press., 1889-02-23
De Erexcinct Consents

PARIS, Feb. sl.-M. De Freycinet has
finally consented to undertake the
formation of a ministry, and it is gen.
orally believed that lie will be success
fuI
The Dickinson press., 1889-02-23
Braincrd,a New Hotel,

BRA1NERp, Feb. 21.-Brainerdites wear
a broad smile over the opening by Pro-
prietor Wise Of the new Arlington hotel,
s%upplanting the Willard burned two
years ago
The Dickinson press., 1889-02-23
Six Months More for O,Hrien.

DUBLIN, Feb. 2O.-Mr. O'Brien was
sentenced by the court to imprisonment
for 81. months without hard labor. This
sentence, with his present term, will
make ten months Imprisonment for Mr..
O'Rrian
The Dickinson press., 1889-02-23
Gerraan, Wants Klein.

BERLIN, Feb. 2l.-The Cologne Ga
zette says that Germany demands that
the United States government arrest
and punish Klein, for his actions in
Samoa.
The Dickinson press., 1889-02-23

For 10 these many years the name
of North Dakota has been nailed to
the masthead of the PRESS and we
arc TO sail into the union under il.
The Dickinson press., 1889-02-23
N01icp.

All persons indebted to me are re.
quested to call at my office and settle
their accounts as Don as possible.
jan.l2. NJ. F. MoonE.
The Dickinson press., 1889-02-23

A railroad will be built from Chatta.
nooga, Tenn, to the battlefield of Clica-
manga.
The Dickinson press., 1889-02-23
ROCK RAPIDS IN FLAMES.

The Greater Portion of the Village De-
stroyed by Fire.
Rock BAPIDs, Iowa, Feb. 2U.-The
greater part of this town was burned.
The losses will aggregate $4,000, with
but little insurance.
The Dickinson press., 1889-02-23
THE DIRECT TAX L
1t Is Passed by the House and Is Now in
the Hands of the President,

WASHINGTON, Feb. 21.-Tle house has
agreed to the conference report on the
direct tax bill. 1t now goes to the presi-
dent.
The Dickinson press., 1889-02-23
OFFICIAL PAPER OFSTARK COUNTY

Saturday, February 23, 1889.
The Dickinson press., 1889-02-23
To Relieve Dakota Settlers

Approved tho Nicaragua Bill.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 21.-The president
has approved the Nicaragua canal bill.