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NO. 2.
Walter n. Brown Arrested.
GYankton Pressl

L
The Yankton grand jury, at its recent
session. found an Indictment against Wal
ter II. Brown. of Douglas county, charg-
ing him with perjury in swearing to a false
and fraudulent petition to the governor,
asking for the organization OF Douglas
county. Upon this petition the governor
appointed three commissioners, one Of
whom was Brown, and it afterwards tran
spired that most of the signers To the
petition were fictitious. Mr.. Brown swore
that the signers were actual residents of
the county of Douglas. After the organ
ization of the county portion of the Off
GERS thereof issued a series of fraudulent
warrants, mostly in large denomination
and placed them upon the eastern market.
But the county of Yankton has no juris-
diction over Brown or his fellow sinners
for their bogus warrant transactions. All
it could do in the case was to bring him to
justice for uttering a false oath here in
Yankton county. The indictment was ac
dordingly brought and a bench warrant
for the arrest of Brown placed in the
hands ofSheriff Baker This official i'm
mediately began his efforts to ascertain
the whereabouts of Brown, but was not
very successful. Brown is a wandering
parsonage and is sometimes in one place
and sometimes not. Early this week
Sheriff Baker went to Mitchell and
Chamberlain and several other places in
pursuit of Brown, but found him not. He
did not go to Douglas county. the home
of the Browns. because he had information
that the party he most desireed to see was
not there After exhausting all sources of
the sheriff turned his face
arriving last night. This
morning he started over to the court house
and on his way he met the object Of his
anxious search, the veritabe Walter H.
Brown, and then and there arrested him.
1t appears that Brown is defendant in
another criminal action which is liable to
come on at the present term of the United
States court and he came down here to see
about it. There was nothing to show..that
he was trying to evade the officer, but his
habit of wandering keeps him from place,
to place, and in in their respective travels
he and the sheriff happened to miss each
other. Mr.. Brown has been around town
in the custody of an officer most Of the
day, trying to procure bail His bond
has been fixed at $500.
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No state or territory in the union has a
brighter and future prospect than Dakota.
As great as has been its growth in wealth
population for the past few years, the pres
ent will no doubt see much greater in
crease Especially is this true of the east
ern part of the territory. Its equable eli
mate, wonderfully fertile soil, and direct
railroad communication with the best mar
kets in hte country, all combine to make it
very desirable for the farmer and stock
grower. To the eastern farmer who has
boys growing up, and who wants wider
field of operation, this part of the territory
offers particular inducements. An i'm
proved farm say Of one hundred acres, in
thickly settled part of the east, would
bring enough to pay for three or four hun
dred acres in Lincoln county, of much
better land, in finer climate, and with
equally good markets, everything consid-
cred. No part of the United States is
better adapted to stock raising.
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Special Correspondence.

MEssRs EDIToRs. | write few lines
for your paper this week expressing our
regret at the departure Of Mr. and Mrs.
Mcbride, which | am sure will hnd an
echo in all hearts at Eden. During
stay of nearly four years with us they
have gained our love and confidence in an
extraordinary degree, by bravely sharing
with us the yicissicudes of Dakota life,
weeping over our sorroTs, cheertuty min
Cling with our joys, and courageousIy help
ing us in our moments of weakness.
As minister Mr.. Mcbride is above the
average and his services have been re-
markably well attended. His sermons
have elevated the intellectual tone Of our
people so that they would feel insulted to
listen to religious ratings which draw
crowds in more pretentious places. Those
without Gods sweet charity in their
hearts, who forget the Saviour's tender
love and mercy in coming as He did to
seek and save the lost, and selfshly seek
their own notoriety by hurting forth the
supposed thunder Of the law, thereby en-
gendering rebellion and hard heartedness,
could not draw an audience here after we
have listened for years to the gentle,
pleading sermons of our departed pastor.
He has been faithful diligent worker
and by his individual effort has almost en-
tirely built very pleasant, little church,
the erection of which cost eight hundred
dollars. He has preached to lis regularly
and faithfully, has comforted the dying
and never forgotten the sick and afflicted.
We feel that we owe him much, and hope
that he does not leave us with any feeling
of discourag cement, and pray that the
bread he has cast upon the waters here
may return to him after many days.
Mrs. Mcbride has always shared her
husband labors in way that our people
have fully appreciated. She has done
good work here in the Sabbath school,
patiently collecting the youths around her,
instilling into their minds those principles
which we trust will work for good in their
after lives. She has been much beloved
by all; has influenced society for good, and
her departure is very keenly regretted by
large circle of friends.
In taking retrospective view, as we
bl d them farewell, we feel that we have
scarcely done our duty by them. Instead
of holding up our faithful leaders hands,
as did Aaron and Hur of old, we have too
often expected our pastor to stand alone
andYbear us up with him. An united ear
nest help in pastoral work from his little
fold, would have had wide influence for
good.
We feel glad that he will still preach
for us frequently during the coming sum-
mer. In saying farewell We would assure
them that our very best wishes go with
them now and always.
We hope that the people of Sioux Falls
will fully understand ho,e mach they have
taken from us, and show due apprecia-
ton Of what they have gained
.[sA NJ. P. GILMAN.
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BUSY. CANTON.
Canton as Seen up to the Hour of CO.
ing to Press.

That Canton is very busy town can be
seen by anyone who will take the pains to
drop down in upon us.
Teams and men are at work excavatlng
the lots of the Messrs 7. ". Hood, Ma
dole i HinkIey, T. P. Thompson Il Co.
and II. S. Corson.
Mr.. Bedford has the rock at hand for
the foundation to his store, to be built ad-
joining his hall and this Office. The
building is to reach the hall windows in
height, and will have frontage of TWEEN
ty feet, and depth of eighty feet. 1t is
to be of brick. More will be said Of this
building as work progressed.
The Messrs Taylor ( Russell expect to
have force of men at work upon their
new block some time next week. \ large
force of men are now at work at the quar-
~ getting out the stone of which it is to be
built The three buildings west of the
MeSsrs Taylor & Russell will be moved
west a few feet SO as to allow the above
firm to put in a structure 45xS0 feet, two
stories high, with basement This viii
be done by taking few feet off from the
lot owned by Mr. Soule. The building
will receive a full description next week.
\ gentleman from Sioux Falls has the
contract to move the firms present build
ing onto a lot owned by it ON the east
side of the courthouse square.
The courthouse square and public park
are receiving the attention o. workmen in
the way OF beautitying the same. Posts
are being set out and trees planted.
Mr. \. J, House, the street commits
sioner, is doing good work in the way of
improving Main and Fifth street. In
fact one would hardly believe that Canton
of three weeks ago is the same town it is
to-day. Other buildings are contemplate
ed, but general review will be given
when the proper time comes
Five acres of land properly planted with
young timber will in five years if properly
cared for, furnish the fuel for an ordinary,
family Not only this but the young tim
Der affords shade and protection for the
stock, retains the moisture in the soil and
to certain extent impedes the dry winds
that sweep over all treeless countries
Five acres of timber on each quarter sec
ton of land in Dakota would prevent our
streams from going dry in the summer,
temper the hot winds, cause greater rain
falls, and make farming more certain.
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Road Minutes.

The county commissioners in regular
session convened, examined and acted on
the following road matters, to-wit: Peti-
ton by John o. Steensland ct al, of
Highland township for changing highway
running between Section 10 and II and
ii and Is, in said township to-wit: Com
mencing so rods north of the southeast
corner of Section 10, in Twp 81, range 40
running thence west 20 rods more or less
thence south mile, thence west to section
line between sections II and Is.
Petition of Gus Fowles ct al, OF Eden
township, for road to..run as follows to-
wit: 10 run from and through 4th street
in Eden village north and in direct line
Herewith to point due west of and para
lell with the section line in east half of
north east quarter of section l3-96-4s,
from the river bank on the west bank Of
the Big Sioux River Just north of the
grist mill on section Is, township 96, r
A., thence east to the Big Sioux River
also from the intersection of the said road
with the Or sec line of the N Z / west to
the public highway north and south
through the center of said section 13.
Also southwesterly from the south east
end of Fourth street on the west side of
the railroad to the public highway on the
west line of south east of section 1896
As.
Above petition accepted and viewers ap-
pointed (See proceedings
APRIL 9TH.
Petition of j. B. Gray ct al, of Canton
township for vacating the following road
to-wit: Beginning at the north east COR
ner of section a. twp 9S, R 40, and run
ming southeast to point 50 rods east of
the east line OF said section Is, and leo
rods south, thence due south to the south
line of section IA, township 9S, R 40, was
accepted and viewers appointed. (For
viewers see proceedings.
Minutes read and approved
Attest: P. G. PARKE,
ELLING OPsAL, Chairman.
County Clerk
Just received some good style dress
| lowpo OF Ehr;Stapbar,c
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\ recent order of General Manager
Merrill of the Chicago, Milwaukee and St.
Paul railroad is ofconsidcrable interest to
sportsmen. 1t authorize,s the free tran
sportation Of dogs and hunting equip
ments when accompanied by their owners,
and prohibits baggagemei: from demanding
fee for taking care of th,|m.
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Important Notice.

IF you desire to make loan on your
farm,
If you wish to insure your buildings and
stock in frst-class companies,
If you want to sell your farm,
If you need money for short time on
chattel security or cash for school order,
you will find it to your interest to call on
81 KENNEDY Bros
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COrdwOod.

For sale and delivered in part of the
city by the St Croix Lumber Co. .
ltis wise precautlon to provide aga
inst emergencies that are liable to arise in
every family "a cold may be dangerous
thing, or not, depending upon the means
at hand to combat it. In sudden attacks
of colds, Group, asthma, ETC., Ayers Cher
ry Pectoral will prove the quickest and
most effective cure and your best friend.
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Madison Leader. Gen. W. H. H. Bea-
die, territorial superintendent of public
instruction lectured in Davisons hall Thurs
day evening on the subject of Education
and the State The speaker devoted the
greater part of his remarks to the this very
important matter of keeping our school
lands out of the hands of land sharks and
spectators.
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HIGHEST STYLE OF THE ART.
DAKOTA DOTS.

Work on the Yankton-S Scotland railroad
grade has been resumed.
The Surveyor General's Office has been
ordered removed from Yankton to Huron.
The river at Fargo is reported to be
three feet higher than at any time last
spring.
The total number of acres af land dis
posed of in the Mitchell land office during
the mounth of March, is SCI, ,60S,5S.
The Tyndall Tribune wants to see Capt
Alex. Hughes, Of Elk Point, nominated
and elected as delegate to Congress.
George B. Armstrong, of the Chicago
Inter Ocean editorial corps, has received
the appointment as Register of the q. S.
Land Office at Huron.
Yankton Press: A gentleman connected
with the Milwaukee road says it is the In
tention of the company to tie and iron the
James river extension as fast as the grade
is completed.
1t is announced that Butler B. Strang,
the newly appointed United States mar
shal for Dakota, has resigned the position
and that the Office is to be given to Har-
sonlAllen, of Pennsylvania.
The eighth annual meeting of the Dako-
ia Sunday School Association will meet at
MITCHELL June 9th and 2eth. 1882. Del
egates paying full fare to the convention
will be returned at one-6th regular rate.
At least two delegates is desired from each
Sunday School. The annual contribut-
ion of two cents per member is solicited to
defray the expenses ofthe convention. Send
the amount to D. P. Ward, Sioux Falls.
For Sa1e
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fyou want nice kimball organ, call
upon Taylor at the news depot.
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City Caucus.

The citizens of Canton are requested to
meet at the courthouse Saturday evening,
April 2Sth, to place in nomination tSo al
dermen, in place of Brown and Horn, re-
signed. By order of committee
NJ NJ CLARK, Chairman.
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\ large assortment of. ladies' lace col
lars, cheap, at Christopbers.
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CordWood.

Lots of more new dry goods just offered
at Christopher's:
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Tanapts

Wanted for two improved farms. In
quire of Taylor & Russell. 81
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Maple sugar, from Moretown, Vt at
W. II. Millers.
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CITY COUNCIL.
The Action Had At The April 10Th and
22nd On the Resignation of Alder
men Brown and Horn.

MAYORS OFFICE, April Is, 1882.
Pursuant to notice the council met at
the Mayors office. The Mayor, Aids.
Brown, Cuppett, Hewitt, Horn, and Ma
dole being present
The clerk being absent, on motion AID.
Cuppett was elected clerk pro tenn.
Petition of Mr. F. A. Gale and other
citizens asking permission be granted to
Mr.. Gale to erect a frame addition TO the
building situated on lot s, OF block 20, in
Hills addition to the city of Canton, was
received and filed by the clerk.
On motion of AID Hewitt the following
resolution was adopted on a vote of the
ayes and noes.
Mayor Clifford and Aids. Cuppett,
Hewitt and Madole voting in the affirm
atiye and AID Horn voting in the mega
tive, while AID. Brown was excused from
voting.
Be it resolved by the Mayor and the
common council of the city of Canton,
that Mr.. Gale be permitted to finish the
addition to the building now being erected
on lot S block 20 in Hills addition
Adopted and approved,
On motion of AID. Brown, the action
brought against Mr.. Gale be dismissed
and that the city of Canton pay the costs
of said action
The vote being taken the motion was
lost.
On motion of AID Hewitt the city at
torney was instructed to withdraw the
action brought against Mr. Gale.
The motion was carried.
The city attorney appeared and offered
his resignation, which was received and
accepted by a vote, the mayor voting in
the negative
The resignation of Aids Brown and
Horn was offered and received, and on
motion of Aid Brown that the resigna-
ton be accepted.
The motion was lost
On motion of AID. Madole the 2ouncil
adjourned.
April %. 1882.
The common council met at the May
or S Office pursuant to notice.
Present-NIayor Clifford Aids. Cuppett,
Hewitt and Madole, and the city clerk.
On motion the resignation OF Aids.
Brown and Horn was accepted.
On motion the following resolution was
accepted and approved, to Wit:
Be it resolved by the Mayor and COM
mon council of the city of Canton.
Whereas: A. R. Brown and Joseph
Horn, aldermen aforesaid of said city Of
Canton, did on the 18th day of April,
1892, resign their said offices as aldermen
respectively. which resignation was on the
I'D day of April, 1882, accepted by the
common council of said city; therefore be
it resolved that an election be and the
same is hereby ordered Of said city to
fulfill at the court room in said city on
Tuesday, the I'd day of May, 1882, for
the purpose of elect;ng two aldermen of
said city to I'll the vacancies caused by the
resignation of said A. R. Brown and Jo-
srph Horn.
Adopted and approved April 22d, 1882
On motion council adjourned sine die
O. S. CLIFFORD, Mayor
JOHN FALDE, JR, City Clerk.
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Mrs Haraldson has Just received a nice
stock of new spring and summer hats and
bonnets, trimmed and untrimmed ribbons,
ruches, ladies lace scarfs, ladies and chill
dren's collars, feathers. French and Ameri-
can flowers, Spanish lace, black and white
dotted nets, silk BRUSSELS net and white
laceS of all kinds, Hamburg embroideries,
linen collars and cuffs. Handkerchiefs of
all styles, gloves, ladies and children $
hose corsets, bustles, hoop skirts, and all
kinds of ladies hair ornaments, bracelets,
necklaces, shawl pins, cuff pins, and per-
fumery, Lily White
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Cordwood.

For sale and delivered in any partof the
city by the St. Croix Lumber Company.
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A. +. q A. n.
SILVER STAB LODGE No.4 4. F. 4. II. Resu-
Communication Wednesday oa or before the full
moon.
Special meeting every second Wednesday after
Regular.
o. s. CLIFFORD, W. VI.
OSCAR E REA, Secretary.
R. ".
SirCc Chapter, No. !. r A. NJ. Stated couyoca-
lions The first and third Tuesdays evenings OF
each month. Visiting companions cordially invit-
ed - attend.
L. HEN SLEY.
u. (. RUDOLPH. High Priest
Secretary.
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Attention.

Cash paid for old cast iron at the St.
Croix Lumber Cos. office in this city. AZ
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For sale and delivered in any part of
the city by the ST. Croix Lumber Co.
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Post Office Hours.
C.tS. W. Railway Time Table

Time OF departure of Passenger Train. from
Sioux City, IL effect.
Leave for Chicago and the Eas ....... 2:30 p. u.
80 A. N.
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VOL. VII.
COUNTY OFFICERS.

V. N. CUPPETT. CLERK of District Court
BLING OPsAL, Register OF Deeds and Alohcio
County CLERK.
! HUETsoS, Treasurer.
: / DIXON. Sheriff.
J. ALLIBoSE Superintendent OF Schao
r BENNETT Judge Of Probate
o. 7. BkASDaAGES
NATHAN NOBLE, Co. Caza'r.
P. C. PARkE- Chm.
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Wanted.

A good industrious girl. Good wages
paid. Inquire at the city restaurant
% Mrs. III. L. SoULE.
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For Sale.

The dwelling house occupied by Mr..
Crary, two doors west of Gale & Wards
bank. Will sell cheap. l
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During the past four months the cellar
has been a general store house for all the
vegetables that We're saved from the gar
den last fall, or bought during the winter.
No matter how much care has been taken,
there is more or less decay, and the cellar
air is filled with poisonous germs that will
become more deadly as warm weather ap
proaches. People should look to their Gel
lars Immediately and see that everything,
especially of a vegetable nature nature, be
taken out and overhauled, the cellar given
good airing with liberal use of lime on
the floor or wall 1t may seem rather soon
to be reminded oft, but We offer advice
that we know is good, and perhaps take
a good slice from the doctors BILL
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{. VI. L ST. p. Railway Time Table.
New Advertisements.
HERE AND HEREAB0UTS.

Final Proof-Andrew Johnson.
Nursery-Chas F. Gardner.
Patent Medicines. j c. Aver.
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Just received some good style dress
lawns at Christophers
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Silver Lake Items.

Weather fine Aseeding is progressing
rapidly. The prospects are that much
larger acreage of corn than usual will be
put in this season, the scarcity of feed and
its consequent eNhorbitant price has been
a surprise.
The usual great prairie fire occurred on
Sunday, and the high wind which prevail
ed caused considerable excitement ard
some considerable damage was done. The
fire went through G.. P Bennett's 5 timber,
burned 4. Johnson's stables and only the
most strenuous eNertions of number OF
men saved Mr.. Stoner's buildings.
Mrs Rice of Eden is here visiting her
numerous friends.
Mr. Wheelock's little Leon was
burned quite severely last week. He is
doing very we'll now.
The donation at Squire Pierce's was
decided success, and the oysters were fine
and plenty. Among the numerous guests
we noticed Mr. and Mrs Munsil, of
Brooklyn. late of Lcnnox. Mr. Matlock 5
acknowledgment was heartfelt in the ex-
treme. No pastor has ever won his way
to the hearts Of the people here as has
Mr. Matlock
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o. ". MOORE,
TonsOrial Artist.

Special attention given TO cleaning ladies heads.
ana cutting chilirens hair Call at the 40 K sign
for a good shave VIII attend TO shaving the dead
for burial on short notice. Five doors south ct
. Gale ward's bank, on Main ST.. Canton.
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NJ. L. RUDOLPH.
Law. LOAN & COLLECTION.
THOMAs THORsOE & CO.,
Real Estate Dealers.

ABsTRACTORS. LOAN, and INSURANCE Agts
Land bought ard sold on commission and private
account Parties having business III their liLeSouId
do well to write or give them call. We have Inc
agency for the leading ocean Steamship lines.
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Oniee for the present ii, the Court House.