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The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1896-07-30
PROTECTING THE RESERVE.
New York Bankers Exchange Gold
for GreenbackS.

Once more treasury officials are feeling
comfortable, for al the c.ose Of bushes,
on the 23i tie gold reserve had been once
more placed safely over the 500, 100000,
This was accomplished through the de-
post of gold con uy the New York
banks in exchange for United States
notes. Tie total Of gold coin contributed
by the banks up 70 the close Of business
in tweniy-four lours was $l5.250.0l0.
which brought the total gold reserve u
10 SOL, sSl..7Q.
There was no gold taken for export
Thursday. showing that the New York
bankers have control Of tie exchange
market and are using their power TO pro.
tect the treasury.
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1896-07-30
CINCINNATI
William Wiley says He Killed His
Wife in self Defense.

SIX shots We're card at the residence Of
William 1. Wiley. ladies' tailor and fur
rier. II West Fifth Streets, Cincinnati.
When N..e?'s room Wa. entered Ms.
Wiley was found bleed ~ from hve tu.-
let wounds. and Aer husband unconscious
win a bu..e; wouud n lis G.-h, temple.
Tie woman ied on the way 20 the Aospi-
a.. Wlley's wound : >upe.nc a.. the
o1.- %g.anc.n- on the >kul. They had
ire4uen, Quarre.s and We've separated, but
began % I've together again ,AIee months
ago. W ..ey says lis wife shot INN, and
then LIZ se.zel the revolver and dred al,
her.
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1896-07-30
Romero's Resignation rejected.

Ile Mexican Government Will not &C.
cept Minister Romero's resignation, hold
ing Inn IL Too nigh esteem as a successful
diplomat 10 a..ow him 10 retire at present.
II reg-rdInc nm as possessing the good
Will If the American Government and
people. Nj. Romero Will start for WASH,
ington mined aie.y.
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1896-07-30
An Old Mans Crime

commissioner Grant. at Huron. COM
m!tted 20 jail Henry llafy, 80 years of
age, for send Nc obscene letters through
the mails 10 Mrs. Fanny Durand. a widow
hVing al Washington Springs, near which
place HaIty also resides. The accused
went 10 Huron with his wife and after
one or two witnesses had been examined
she advised him 10 waive further eXamin-
alton. Bail was fixed at $500. which Haffy
failed 10 procure. He Will remain in iail
Til the next term Of United States court.
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1896-07-30
The Resubmission Question.

The people OF this state are very much
exercised over the application OF F. H..
Cranmer OF Aberdeen for a temporary N.
Junction TO Restrain Secretary OF State
lhorson from certifying 10 the county
auditors the question of ~resubmltting lie
prohibitory amendment. The hearing
Will take place on the 22i before the stale
supreme court at Pierre, and upon It's
determination depends the result OF the
Iong fight made by the resubmiss!onlsts
OF this state.
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1896-07-30
To Be Auctioncd on.

he buildings Al tie abandoned POS, Of
OH SU'Iy VII be sod al auction. The
to'ai variation placed on the buildings
.! Tie appraisers was but IS, 500. while
Tie construction OF a single building cost
over max sum. One thing which Will re-
duce the value OF the buildings is the fact
ma none OF them can be hauled out With
out being torn 10 pieces.
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1896-07-30
Travelling Men Organize.

lhe travelling men are arranging for a
grand reunion and parade at Sioux Falls
during the tri-state fair. They have COM.
pleted an organization for the event by
electing E. W. Hackman president: c. j.
West, vice president: G.. G.. Holcomb.
secretary. and Frank W. DUFFY, treasurer.
President Hackman says that over 500
travelling men will be in the line of march
ana he anticipates one Of the pleasantest
gatherings OF travelling men ever held in
the state.
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1896-07-30
Strange Loss of Memory.

The IDENTIFY Of the young man az the
Philadelphia hospital Who, on the night
OF March :, gave himself mp to the Sixth
district police and stated that he did not
know his name or where he came from.
has az last been discovered. He proves
70 be Hertert 6. Spencer. the youngest
son O; selma c. Spencer, a wealthy anj
!nhuenta. c...Zen OF LaWrence. kas.
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1896-07-30
Yankton Insane ASYLUM Repor,

Ihe quarterly report OF the superin.
tendent OF the insane asylum at Yank,on.
Tor the quarter ending July /, shows that
IN that quarter forty-two new inmates
were received, twelve discharged and
seven died, increasing the number in the
asy !um by !" enty-tnree. There are now
IL inmates. There Is due 10 the asvIum
iund IRON tie different counties the to,al
sum oil Sl4. 3j2.0 3.
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1896-07-30
IN OHIO.
Thousands OF Dollars Damage Done
TO Crops.

Continuous rains aud floods have de-
strOyed a large share of the crops in
northwestern Ohio. Half the has is still
uncut. Wheat is near!y all in the fields
and is sproUtIng and unnt for market.
Dat fields are so wet that no machine
can 60 in 10 cut them. Hundreds Of thou
sands Of dollars will not measure the loss
OF the past three weeks in ltLe vicinity of
F!niiav,
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1896-07-30

JOHN >cAniier OF ~Sheluyv.!le. Ind, was
taken violently insane and attempted 10
behead lis daughter Mary with a butcher
knife. He was adjudged insane ana was
10 have teen taken 10 an asylum but was
not. OWING 70 The protests OF the daughter.
who cr.eyei al her fathers condition ana
Threatened 70 commit suicide if he was re.
nNnNai
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1896-07-30
ButChered by the Grew.

The barkentine Herbert Fuller. from
Boston, put IN at Halifax Tuesday morn.
ins. There had been a mutiny on board.
in winch Capt. Nash. his wife and the
second mate We're killed in their bertha
Tie first officer on watch knew nothing
about tie affair. Those killed were
chopped 10 pieces With axes. All The
members OF the crew were locked up &c
await tr.al.
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1896-07-30
Four Excursionists Drowned.

Corporal Henry L. Edison, Company F
Fourteenth infantry: Private Charles
Morr :. Miss Laura Guard and Miss En-
ma Young, all OF Vancouver, were
drowned while ou, on 4 boating excursion
on Washousal River, near Flemming's
mill. The river AZ that point is swift, and
the boat was carried INTO an eddy and
unset.
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1896-07-30
FIVE MONTHS WITHOUT FOOD
Mrs. Henry Ingram. Of Battle Creek.
Mich. Continues Her Fast,

The strange last OF Mrs. Henry Ingram
still continues. Days and months roll
by and still Mrs. ingram does not take
nourshment OF any kinI. She has now
gone $50 days without l.0i I. She still
looks Wei. but has lost over ~ pounds in
weight. When her fast bean she
weighed 2l0 pounds. Hundreds q: peo-
pie have led her home 10 get a glimpse
OF his remarkable woman.
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1896-07-30
Hold Tn a Stage.

\ Denver Republicans Cripple Creek
special says: \ stage was held up near
Grass. i've miles east. 10y three masked
men. who obtained twelve gold watches
and $50 in cash. The passengers includ-
ed thirteen men and TWO or three ladies.
The latter were not moiested. A posse
with bloodhounds IS on the trail OF the
bandits.
F-@z
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1896-07-30
For DESTROYING a Ballot Seal.

Jack Wallace, who destroyed the ON
clal ballot stamp al the city election IN
Alcester. was found guilty and fined Nv
and costs, amounting in all to the sum u
SlO2 so. In default he is in Jail.
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1896-07-30
Died at the Age of 81.

Ira Gardner OF Sioux Valley Township,
Marion County. aged ST years, died OF od
age. He was the father of Henry Gardner
~eX-county auditor OF that county. MI
Gardner drew a pension OF 81 per mohih
Tor the death OF a son IN The war Of Inc
rebellion.
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1896-07-30
Growers Old Secretary Suicides.

Mr.. J. II. To.iree. Grover Cleyeland's
secr-tar: while lie was mayor Of Buffalo,
committed suede at Mojaye. Colo. by
drinking carbo.ic acid. She was tempo
rar!!y insane.
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1896-07-30

Consul General NcI}ot. az KanaCawa.
Japan. has forwarded 70 the State Depart
men' tables SLOWING the lore IN trade Of
Japan for 1875. Tie United states is
credited with > ,.554.16 ior exports, am
s. -. as ~ MINORS.
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1896-07-30
Bill to Increase Duties Beaten.

The StoItains, the representative body
OF Norway, Rejected the hi. Tor the reten-
ton OF a temporary Increase OF duties on
petroleum and sugar and Tor the mpos.-
Lon OF Z duty on meat.
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1896-07-30
4 New Mining Company.

Articles Of incorporation have been N'eu
for the Battle Creek Gold Mining ComPAN!
with a capital stock Of 81, 100000, Aea"'
quarters al keystone.
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1896-07-30
New Corporation.

Articles OF incorporation have been iled
for the Champeny Ferguson Company,a
general merchandise company at Mitchell
with a capita stock of $50, 900. Directors
Charles {. ~Champeny, Charles Ferguson
and Edwin {. Champeny.
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1896-07-30
Mitchell Bonds Sell Well.

Mitchell has sold $50, 900 of its s'6,ty|
~refunding twenty-year is to the Colonial
United States Mortgage Company OF -.
Paul AT a premium Of 5 per cent. lA0
remainder Will soon be disposed OF.
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1896-07-30
Land Case Decided.

The Secretary OF the Interior has de-
cided an important TINKER culture case.
pending for nearly ten years, in favor "a
Lyman c. Dayton, deceased. The case j
from Aberdeen.
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1896-07-30
Burglary at Columbia.

The general merchandise store OF Al
Ramparter at Columbia was entered eo
Gently by burglars, who carried away -"
worth Of goods.
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1896-07-30

Twelve thousand tai.or> in New YORK
aaa Brooklyn we,e ordered on a strike 10
enforce al-Aeg prices nom the wholesale
manufacturers AMI Prevent a renewal OF
lie task and piece Noyk systems.
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1896-07-30
Charged with Abduction.

PilIsbury have been arrested charged win
the abduction OF two daughters OF MI.
Lane, who lives n mile south OF Liz
Point. The prisoners were taken before
Justice Reaves Of Sioux Valley Iown'
ship for trial.
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1896-07-30
DEADWOOD PIONEER co.,
Gen. Andrew Dawson Succou,
IuDerculoSiS u

len. Andrew Dawson is dead ,,,..
long illness of tuberculosis. Ue et
pioneer Of DeadwOod and was oro "% a
best known mel in South Dako,, ,e
went to that city in 1876. At ,he lie
his death he was clerk OF the circui, "asa
having held that Office about fnneouft,
years altogether. '0"''eeh
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1896-07-30
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Tho Louisville ard Nashville reports g.
follows Munth Of October Gross elrulnss
Sc 0i9. decrease sl755i expenses 81.
2i5.95l. increase Sll.s26, net earnings SIid,.
O. decrease S2aS71. For four months
Gross earnings $6,9?GlSi, decrease sS75os;
operating cvncnscs $47i7,925. ncrease
siG.i55. net earnings s2,2is,ac9, dccrcas
s-5l So.
Tic Atchaon Topeka and Santa Fe hail
road company reports COR October Gross
Jennings Sa,OSSO.e. increase Sl6h'0, oper-
ating expenses ,s.aiG,709, decrease SlS7552;
net earnings Fi,oSG,3i2, increase Sl5il23
From IulA Gross earnings SO, io3,25j.
increase $500 b62. operating expenses 81
gS3.l decrease SGSN.i26; net earnings o.
40 .065. increase Sl..5e, 6SS.
he MeSieau International reports for
month OF October; Gross $2eS,lQ5 decrease
S2l,91S. operating expenses SAXON decrease
gs44a not SSl.llS. decrease S21,2lS For
ton months. Gross s2,ill 1913, increase
S2dl67i, operating expenses Sl,523.ili, IN
crease S2l5.a36; net SsSS,S22, increase Sl9'-
i3S
Tho Mexican Ccutral railroad reports net
earnings FOR October s279,7li, decrease
of xilI .Vb
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4 DOUBLE RIAL.
,Ir. Charles Mcmillan and His infnnt
lhilM nmrich siIc hN WHO.

Following the very tragic death %
Charles n Mcmillan FRIDAY ,horo w,s i,
s.,
""""'e 'upe'"l 9eS'cI""S' "n'en was Ne'!
Impressive and which brought sadness to
tho hearts of those who attended
Yesterday morning the remains wcra rc-
"'''ou W 'ho iS'''''"0e Vi MI janus l.
Boggs. brother ln-law of the late Mr.. Nc
milan, corner of Clay and Crawford streets.
ST IA o,clocl, tho rernai,s of rho rtt1e. cn,id
"no u''" '''""! MOI "'us' Hr''Nr" wa 'Ne
La oftc train from Galveston, and upon
,he same Train came the griet-stricheu
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/ acquitted his friend of

Santa Fe, was down from Alvin yester-
Gay.
Chief Clerk Everett Of tho Shreveport
ute will return today from a trip to North
NcXas
Charles Goldng. travelling freight agcn,
Of The Rock Island, was in Galveston yes
to-day
Freight Agent Sanford of the Santa Fo.
is able to attend his duties. after week :
Illness
George P. icrzaisor, claim agent of the
Missouri. Kansas and Texas. was here from
Waco yesterday
g n. Collins, formerly assistant general
freight agent OF tho Mexican National
was in Houston Yesterday.
James Loancy Of Sedalii, Mo- has bcen
appointed contracting agent OF the Katy.
with headquarters ut that place
l., A. Camp travelling passenger agent Of
The Central, of Georgia was hero ycatcrdn ?
from Columbus. Ga, on route TO Calves
ton.
The Bay Shore and Santa Fc will RIM
special trains to Galveston today in adGi
lien to their regular service Round triu
rate 81
Emile Hartmann, assistant city ticket
agent OF the Central and Southern Pacigc.
is at Soahrook today with a party OF gen.
ilemen from Houston and Galveston fish.
inc
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Personal MENTION.

Colonel W. h. slosson eft last night for
Chicago,
Mrs. W. T., Graham WI leave today for
Divide. Colo.
VIII 4. Edwards OF Dallas spent yutcr-
dav in Houston
c. X. Wlson and wife of Calforn.a, No..
are at the Bristol.
tered AZ the Capitol.
Miss slrah br.n of Terrell. Texas. Is
visiting Mrs. \. Brown. -
b. + : hey of Orange was guest a,
the New liuich!ns last n.rh'.
j. H. Brady OF Chicago is In uous,o,
looking after rea! estate matters.
%. q, Stark Of Hermann. IN the wine
district OF Missouri. g at thu Capitol.
~, j. I4batt OF Galveston was sh,k,ny
hsnds VITA Trends IN the city yet rday".
AR, II. l. Devote of ST. Lou q m.
gn.tai hardwaye drummer. IS again In the
captain r. II. Baker of Tyler. n life IN
suranoe representative OF that city. In A.
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the Capitol He is spending several days
D., The CITY.
Mrs. Bolton and Miss McReynolds OF
Wharton were IN Houston yesterday shop
ping
Nj. S. II. Berlocher OF Paris, France, Is
in the city and is located at the Capitol
hotel.
Majcr Jack Davis Of Livingston was In
the city yesterday renewing old acquaint-
aRces.
j. II. .Breag elnrar of Nashville. Tenn.
was registered at the Capitol hotel yes
terlay.
Tom j. Woody. well known 81. LOUIS
travelling man. was visiting the trade
yesterday
Robert e. Libby and VIM. Rutherford
of Atlanta, Ca. were sightseeing n Hous-
ton yesterday.
Mr.. Louis WORKMAN of Fort Worth is IL
guest al the Capitol, being n the city on
a business trip.
Id. Polk of Beaumont, formerly a men,
Der of the legislature from San Augustine
coul;ty, is in Houston.
lion. ]. C. Feagln and wife of LIVING
ston were dong the stores, accompanied
by Santa Claus, yesterday.
Mrs. c; w. cahoon of Dallas is VISITING
H. Dooley. for few weeks.
Rev. MIR. Little of the Texas Presby-
tera,r mission organ.zat on ~ in Houston.
HIS headquarters 5 in Den son.
MT. n. NJ. tt!fl or w OouV lie. VINO mas
rasse1 the last week s.tbag relatives In
the city returned home yesterday.
Judge Bennett of Denver has quarters
at The Bristol and intends to spend u
month N Houston for recreation.
Dr. John j. Logan Of ST. Joseph. Mo.
l.ohng after his property, left over the
k1ty for ka~sas C.ty last night.
The daughter of John w. H;1sk!ns. who
has been dangerously III for several days
is now pro Junced out of danger by the
attending physician, Dr. Y. $. MacNder
Mrs. John T, Bell ana Mrs Frank Neu.
some eff Be,lVllle arrived yesterday 70
visit thor husbands who are here at
tending the committee on work Of the Ma
sonic lodge. The gentlemen and their
wives are quarterei at the Bristol.
Master Harry Nussbaum. who has held
the pos. ton of mailing clerk with Messrs.
Lanler. Kirby ~ Martin, has resigned Ia
accept "A position N the office of Mr.. w.
W. W lslson, ass liant general manager OF
the Gulf, Beaumont ana Kansas City ran
way. Master Gus Suss SHAUN succeeds h :
brother who has gone 10 beaumont In
the office of Lanier. kirby S. Martin.
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AMONG THE LEADERS.


The Following Are Representative Houses
In the city of New Orleans
New Orleans. December 3. 1896 schmidt
& Zoigler. wholesale grocers. importers Of
wines and liquors. Rio, Java. Mocha and
Cordova cofIees and receivers of >lgar. mo-
lasses and rice, at 42S to 1876 South Peters.
and i27 to 1879 Fulton street, running
through from street to street have been
notable house for over half a century. 1t
is perhaps better known In reXls than any
other grocery house in New Orleans. Dur
ing all the long period 1t has been in husi-
ness its firm name has remained unclaimed
and the founders. Messrs, William b.
Schmidt and +. NJ zeigler, still retain
the active management OF its affairs and
direct the policy OF the establishment This
house carries the largest and best assc rted
stock of the kind in the South and does
without doubt. one of the largest uusine $
in the land in their line, Its trade tyt,u,ls
throughout all the Western and Gulf safes
and into Mexico, and their snccialties-
sugar, molasses. rice and .otfee--all over
the country. Schmidt & Zegler are direct
importers of fine wines and liquors and
deal largely In California wines and other
domestic goods
Woodward. Wight 6 Co. (Ltd1, 40 TO AIS
Canal street. opposite the custom house
running through to Common street. are
leading manufacturers, importers and deal
ors In groceries. ship chAndlory and iailroad
and mill supplies and well known through
out the South as one OF tho largest and
strongest houses in New Orleans, carving
s90ocoo stock dni doing a CORRESPONDING
business in the South and Southwsst. s,cx.
leo and Central America, This nouse start
cd originally as Woodward s Wight II
has always from that day to this enjoyed
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GOSSIP OF THE BOXERS.

Dick Moore, the st. Paul middleweight,
has arrived in Baltimore, where he VIII
complete his training for his bout with Abe
ulman, which takes place next Thursday
night before Herfords Eureka club of Bal-
timore. Moore, who is far from being a
gutton In swallowing work. has. for the
nonce, surprised his friends BY training
quite faithfully for his go with ulnan, no
is Baltimore boy. He is a good worker
and may be relied on to get IN shape for
his mill with Moore. Manager Al Her
ford's brother Maurice will pull off the
ulman- Moore show himself Al and his
stable of boxers, Joe Cans and Jack Ward,
are en- route for San Francisco, Cans is TO
meet Pal Hawkins and Ward Is matched
with Jimmy Anthony, the Australian toath-
er, the bouts to take place on the same
night, December Il. in Frisco
The decision that awarded Frank Erne Of
Buffalo victory over Champion George
Dixon In Fridays contest before the Broad
way club of New York. looks queer and
inexplicable as viewed from a distance.
According to the Associated Press report
Of the contest, Dixon played The offensive
throughout the mill and did the bulk Ct the
leading. when the last bell ,rng at the
final Of the stipulated twentieth round both
men We're on their feet and could have goie
ten more rounds The rcfc-ne, ,,oWv,er,
declared Erne to be the victor. I his de-
elsion is tough on Dixon. In fenderins
t the referee entirely disregarded ,he rule
that generally governs limited ,rund otn-
tests. which provides that II both men are
on their feet at the end OF the last slipu-
lated round, the referee shall declare q
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by the death OF Conductor Mcmillan Of
the BAY Shore passenger service Extra
Conductor Mcclure has been promoted TO
the vacancy and he in turn has been sue
ceeded by Passenger brakeman Given. who
worked with Mcmillan. The extra conduc-
tors now are Buse and Given, the former
OF whom was a pall-bearer at Mcmillan s
funeral YESTERDAY
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-12-06
Dostonlnns' Special.

The Bostonian Opera company arrived In
Houston yesterday evening via the San a
Fo and left ON special train on The
Southern Pacific for New Orleans at 7.G1
p m aud are due to arrive IN the Crescent
City at 1880 O'Clock this morning. The
special, which ran as first No 10. was
made up of two sleepers, a day coach a@d
n baggage car
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-12-06
BRAVE DEEDS OF SENATOR PETTus.
c Career of the New United States Senator From the
STATE IF Aaham,

Incidents From the
state 1T Alabama
W. o l. Pugh
the most
striking
His life which period nearly has brled with some
thrilling
o.
n of
o.
feeling continually becoming