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Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1883-08-11

q few miles north of Pittsburgh, Pa, Inc
it was believed a new oil field had been
discovered.
The first frost of the season was reported
from the White Mountains of New Hamp-
shire on the night of the 25th.
WHILE leaving the ship Almeda, just
completed, on which a reception was in
progress, at Philadelphia, on the evening
of the Goth, Miss Maggie Cramp, daughter
of Joseph Cramp, the ~well-known ship.
builder, made a misstep, and, falling into
the river, was drowned.
MANY houses in Milwaukee, Wis, were
struck by lightning on the 26th, but no loss
of life was caused. The rainfall was the
heaviest ever known in a single hour.
DURING the seven days ended on the 9th
the business failures throughout the coun-
try numbered 100, against 16s the previous
seven days. distributed as follows: New
England States, 80; Middle, 80: Western,
81; Southern, 90; Pacific States and Terri
tories, 90; Canada, 81; New York City, s.
A RECENT storm near Fort Worth, Tex,
demolished nine buildings, damaged sew
eral others, and fatally injured three mon.
THERE was no material change in the at
titude of the ~telegraphers' strike on the
9th. The executive officer of the Balti-
more & Ohio Company denied the truth of
rumors of a compromise with the Brother
hood.
AT Northeast Harbor, Me-, on the 9th a
runaway team caused the death of Miss
Case, of Boston, inflicted probably fatal
injuries upon Miss Callie White, of Balti-
more, and badly bruised three other per.
sons.
AN insane convict in the Virginia Peni.
tentiary, at Richmond, on the 9th at
tempted to burn the buildings, in which
seven hundred persons were confined, but
his efforts were defeated by a steward.
HENRY WELSH and his wife, and Miss
Alice Swartz, of Mount JOY, Pa, while
driving to market early on the morning of
the 9th, were struck by u fast express on
the Eastern Pennsylvania Road, and all
were killed.
AT Newark, N. j., a few days ago an old
man who went into a cesspool to clean it
out was asphyxiated by the poisonous gas.
Two other men who went to rescue him
shared his fate.
The corpse of Charles Meinninger, of
Cincinnati, was cremated on the 9th at
Washington, Pa. The remains were re-
duced to ashes in one hundred minutes.
Ohm THOMAS, aged thirteen, was killed
by the cars at Scranton, Pa, on the 9th.
His mother was so affected by the shock
that a babe she was nursing died in her
arms with commissions.
AsPEcIAL trainonthe Matamoras & Mon
terey Road on the 9th ran over a man and
two women who had fallen asleep on the
track in a drunken stupor, and the Mexi
can authorities placed all the train en-
ployes in Jail.
The saloon-keepers of St. Louis on the
9th adopted a resolution to disregard the
Sunday law II keep their saloons open
on Sunday.
SUITS were instituted on the 9th against
the patrons of a private letter express com.
pany at New York for violation of the
United States postal law.
Two coal miners, named Munley and
Haley, were killed near Scranton, Pa, on
the 9th by the fall of the roof of a tun-
mel.
The reserve fund in the National Treas
ury on the 9th amounted to $142, O01, 79G.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1883-08-11
Lyncllins Of the Surviving Polk III!
QOwa) Murderer.
DIES MONIES. H., il

DES MONIES, Ia, july :"
Hardy, the Polk City murderer, Wa
taken from Jail at Harlan and hung o'
party of about fifty masked men yestsrm'
morning, about three o'clock. LUG
mob came from the direction "
Marine; tied their horses III
grove about a mile from toNn,
and came in regular order with a rope, ailn'
and sledges. They tied Jailer Watk. ats
and made his wife give up the keys OF . .s
Jail. They then unlocked the door Oh .ns ~
cell where the murderer was confined; l ';s
him out and hung him up. While ha' 1s,r7
they shot him, and afterward took HIM G cg,at.
and threw him into the river. Sherl1I oi .na
burne has possession of the body. A1lel Lent sHt
mob had wreaked their vengeance, the! "'N
peacefully away.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1883-08-11

They have an annual running race
over III Persia. A lot Of men enter their
horses and deposit the entrance fees
witt! the Sjiah. The race is then run,
after which the Shah takes possession
OF the winner, and sticks to Mi The en-
trance money.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1883-08-11

"A cav ON the Colorado River, over
one mile in length and in some places
thirty feet in width, is attracting con-
siderable attention at Lampasas, Tex.
This cave is about sixteen miles from
town, and has two small streams rum
ming through it, which are about two
feet deep.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1883-08-11

A gentleman was walking along
the sidewalk and two young men IN
the street We're playing ball. One
threw the ball wide and it hit the
gentleman with terrific force lust back
OF the ear, making him think he was
slain. The young mar who threw the
ball came up to him and apologized.
lie said: Pm mighty sorry it hurt
YOU; but it's my luck you were there.
II you hadn't been, the ball would have
broken q pane of glass in that basement
window. '-Bostom Post.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1883-08-11

The Board of Aldermen of Syracuse, n ~
T., have recently passed a Resolution TIM linz
hibiting the Salvation Army from m"AN0
street parades in that city.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1883-08-11

American example has reduced let
ter postage in Mexico from twenty-five
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1883-06-02
TERMS or DISTRICT COURT.

The following is hereby fixed as the
Terms Ut the Court in the Twelfth Judi
cial District. composed of the parishes of
Grant, Ral,ides and Avoyelles, to take eff
feet after the holding of the june Term
of the District Court in Rapides parish,
and hereby setting aside the next June
term in the parish of Grant rs heretofore
fixed, to-wit:
Rapides Parish Jury Terms, First Mon
day Of April. Third Monday of October.
Ordinary Terms, First Monday Of January,
Third Monday of June.
Grant Parish-Jsry Terms, First Tuesday
of May, Third Tuesday of November. Or
binary TERMS, Fourth Tuesday Of january,
First tuesday of September:
Ayoyelles Parish = Jury Terms. Fourth
Monday Of May, First Monsay of Decem.
Der. Ordinary Terms, First Monday Of
March. Fourth Monday of September.
The Clerks of the Courts in the District
are hereby ordered to spread this order on
the minutes of the Court and have the
same published for thirty days.
This done and signed this the 2lst day
of May, A. d. 1883.
ARISTIDES BARBIN,
w. F. BLACKMAN,
District Judges.
Filed May 2lst, 1883.
L. v. GREMrLLIoN, Clerk.
A true copy. Affect:
L. v. GRx1uLLIoS. Clerk.
Received and fled May 26th, 1883.
IL s. b. SHACKELFORD, Clerk.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1883-06-02


The City Item thinks Several
thousand" good many. and hopes
the record will bear out our state
ment in reference to the number OF
people affected by the railroad steal
II the Item viii make the calculation,
at 81 per acre for every alternate
section Of public land in their grant,
it viii be seen that the railroad COM
pany gets about $4,000 per mile
from the government. Who could
not build railroad at that figure
In Grant parish alone, our asst ssor
estimates that they have 126.526
acres, which he has valued at halt
plice Ii. 9. 81 per acre) and put the
company down on the tax rolls fol
$l26,526. He proposes to see that
the railroad pays taxes in this parish
the same as other people do on theil
property. We think the fgures II
this parish, which at no point lie'
closer than Eve miles to the road
fully jueti6es our estimate Of "seyera
thousand"
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1883-06-02

The listing Of all the property in
Grant parish is now complete, and
the assessor gives the usual notice
that the lists will be exposed for the
next twenty days for inspection and
correction. Taxpayers should govern
themselves accordingly. Judge Ra-
gan deserves high praise for giving
us the most thorough and complete
assessment ever made in the parish.
He puts the N. O. Pacific Railroad
company down for $l26.5a6. on land
that heretofore has never paid q cent
Of taxes. In addition to this he has
raised the regular list fully $11O.32l
over last years assessment. The
following are the footings:
Resident taxpayers .$60QW6 y
Nonresident taxpayers $500. 1897 q
N. q. Pacific Railroad Co -. 126,b26 W
Total .e721, 498 4s
Assessment for 1882 ......... 464,646 %
Excess of '63 sss'm't over 80. .$236847 Ia
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1883-06-02

The great suspension bridge over
East river. between New York and
Brooklyn. was opened to the public
on the oath ult. A million specta-
tors witnessed the opening and
about one-fourth of that number
passed over the bridge on the first
day. A fearful catastrophe occurred
on the bridge on the 30th. in which
fourteen men, women and children
we're trampled to death. and thirty
more we're badly hurt. A cry was
raised by a gang of pickpockets that
the bridge Was giving way, intending
during the panic among the hum
drsds on the bridge to ply their in.
fernal trade. In the rush that fol-
lowed . jam occurred. causing the
most horrible crushing.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1883-06-02

The Goldens can double the Colfax
club in nine innings and not half try.
This may be "wind," but if their
captain win address the captain Of
the Golden nine he can soon find
out n. S. Ware is the man. Alex
andria Town Talk.
We are not in the habit Of betting
but we will wager a pair Of spring
chickens against three pounds o
printers "pi' that the Goldons CAM
double the same nine that played
Cotile last Sunday. II the Golden
are such bad medicine. !" Why dom
they tackle Cotile at home
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1883-06-02

The Democratic Review is the title
Of newspaper to be started in the
town of Natchitoches about the first
Of June. From the prospectus 1t
hand we learn that the Review is to
be Democratic paper whose course
will, mo doubt. bring upon it the in
dlgnation Of its enemies, and the cry
of Bourbonism will be raised against
it," It will be proud of the name. II
by this term is signi6ed "steadfast
adherance to the time-honored prin-
ciples Of Democracy. pure and SIM
pie. adherence Of rings, moDopolies
and corruption, aud unreIenting war
fare against them" The editorial
department will be under the sole
management of MIR. Charles V. Por-
ter, to whom We extend greeting and
wish success to. HE enterprise.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1883-06-02

Ayers Sarsaparilla is highly con-
centrated extract of sarsaparilla and
other blood-purifying roots. combin-
ed with iodide Of potassium and iron.
It's control over scrofulous diseases is
unequaled by any other medicine.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1883-06-02

The Pope has created stir among
the Irish Roman Catholic By con-
demning the clergymen for iavoring
subscriptions TO the Parnell fund.
Some Of the clergy have promised to
conform themselves to the attitude OF
the Pope toward Irish affairs.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1883-06-02
Assessors Notice.

Notice is hereby given that the assess-
ment and listing Of property for taxation
in Grant parish for the year 1888 has been
completed, and the lists will be exposed at
the Assessors Office. in Oolfax, for inspec-
ton and correction, for the space of 70
DAYS, from and after Monday, June IL, A.
d. 1883. A. ". Raglan,
IL Assessor Parish of Grant.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1883-06-02

On Sunday. May a7th. the corona
ton ceremonies Of the Emperor and
Empress Of all the Russias, was
gone through with great popp and
magnifcence. Contrary to all ex-
pectation. the Nihilists made no hos
tile demonstrations.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1883-06-02

The Weekly Press, of Baton Rouge.
publishes . report Of the absence Of
State officials from the capital, from
which il appears that they are absent
from their posts about half Of the
time.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1883-06-02

Bsnish ill-health, nervousness. vex-
alton, fretfulness, etc, ETC., BY using
Browns Iron Bitters
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1883-06-02

Commencement exercises Of the
Mansfield Female College win take
place during the second week in the
present month.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1883-06-02

The late cold spell brought out the
ssoldest inhabitants" in force. and in
duced them to indulge in the usual
exaggeration of the present event ut
the expense of past experience. A
reporter of the Times Democrat, be-
coming wearied at their marvellous
stories. hunted up . few authentic
figures on them, as follows:
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1883-06-02

May ~, 1885,. .0oo
By this table it will be seen that
the cold this year was not as severe
as it was in May II, IA, '76. II. ~.
80 and '82, but that the cold wave
this year made its appearance nine
days later than at any time within
the last thirteen years.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1883-06-02
coLFAx, GRANT PARISH. LA, SATURDAY. JUNE 2. 1888

The ceremony Of laying the corner
stone Of the New Orleans Produce
Exchange was gone through with on
the 28th ultimo.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1883-06-02

anHlA - People are always on tho lookout
EMtSA for chances to increase their earn
MvAE ings, and In time become wealthy.
EUIVu those who do not improve their
opportunities remain in poverty. We offer
great chance TO make money. We want many
in their own localities. Any one. can do the
work properly from the start: The business Will
pay more than ten times ordinary wages Ex-
cages fails 20 make money rapidly. You can de-
vote your whole time to the work, or only your
spare moments. Full information and all that
is needed sent free. Address
DIS ETINSON & CO.. Portland, Maine.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1883-06-02

Browns IRON BITrERs
will have a better tonic
effect upon any one who
needs "bracing up" than
any medicine made.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1883-06-02

Subscribe for the casoslcLE
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1883-05-27
A $4,000 BIBLE REWARD.

The publishers Of Rutledge's Monthly
offer twelve valuable rewards in their Month
ly for June, among which is the following:
We will give $4,000 in gold to the per-
son telling us which is the shortest verse
in the Old Testament Scriptures by June
10th, 1883. Should two or more correct
answers be received, the reward will be
divided. The money will be forwarded
to the winner June 18th, 1883. Persons
trying for the reward must send 90 cents
in silver Ono postage stamps taken) with
their answer, for which they will receive
the July Monthly, in which the name and
address Of the winner OF the reward and the
correct answer will be published, and in
which several more valuable rewards will
be offered. Address, Rutledge Publishing
Company, Easton, Penn. y
Additional Local Items on Third Page.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1883-05-27

One woman whose husband does more
scripture readin e than pleases her is Mrs.
s. P. Sales, Of New Concord, Ohio. She
has just begun proceedings for divorce, on
the ground that her husband holds family
worship three times day, selecting pass
ages condemning all kinds of sinful acts
and then, in the presence of the children,
making application of the passages read to
her case. She has figured as "awtul ex-
ample. for Mr.. Saes's harangues about long
enough, she saws.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1883-05-27
Do Not Be Deceived.

In these times of quack medicine adyer-
tisements everywhere it is truly gratifying
to find one remedy that is worthy of praise
and which really does as recommended
Electric Bitters we can vouch for as being
true and reliable remedy, and one that
will do as recommended. They invariably
cure Stomach and Liver Complaints, Dis
eases of the Kidneys and Urinary diff
culties We know whereof we speak, and
can readily say, give them trial. Sold at
fifty cents bottle by Harry W. Schulz. (3)
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1883-05-27

way of it was this: Mr.. Mckee was met
by delegation Of the fraternity headed by
Cons. Millar, river editor ofthe Commercial.
The party made round Of the
city together and dropped off one by one
as they went from groceree and groceri
(Walt. always calling for soda straight to
the infinite disgust of Cons. Millar who in
variably to the other thing, also straight)
until they reached the Commercial building,
when only Walt. and Cons. were left of the
party. Arrived here and standing on the
walk in front of the building, Cons. took
Walt to account for his very apparent an
tipathy for Kentucky's native beverage when
the latter explained that he was, in prac-
tice, rock-ribbed, copper bottomed, sheet
iron bound tee-total temperance man though
he admitted with wink, that at home,
in his profession, he found il best not to
say very much about the matter, which was
probably the reason why Cons. was ignor.
ant of his temperance proclivities. At this
Cons. burst forth in hearty laugh, chucked
Walt in the ribs and said, "You rascal
Walt. only smiled in puzzled sort Of way,
but his blood was up, he didn't like to be
chucked in the ribs as though he was a
sand-bag for puglists to practice upon, and
he thirsted for revenge; aud when Cons,
whose good humor was now thoroughly re-
stored, told one of those side bursting jokes,
of which he is chock full, Walt. gathered
himself we'll together, held both his sides,
| swayed back and forth and from side to
side several times while he inflated his lungs
and then--ye gods the air was rent with
a report that shook the earth to it's centre
people, terrorized, with blanched faces and
shaking limbs, rushed from their houses
| and through the streets in confused multi
tudes. But the sound which had burst
upon the air with crash, gradually died
away as it reverberated in the distant Ale
ghanies ;houses which had shaken as though
attacked with an ague became steady again,
after few minutes people became Gained
and scattered again to seek their bones,
everything was as it had been but an hour
before, excepting the Commercial build
ing, which had fallen with
dull thud in mass of ruins to the earth.
Walt. had only laughed in his usual way,
but he had taken fearful revenge upon Cons
land all his house." and left complete mas
ter of the situation, none daring to moles,
him. An order was promulgated that he
be captured and muzzled and the sheriff
and posse had been sent out to exc
cute the order; but the intended prisoner
merely smiled In his richest baritone and
the officers were vanquished and routed
But Walt. had good time; he enjoyed
the trip and we congratulate him upon his
safe retur u.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1883-05-27
The IIps We Love to Press

inclose pearly teeth, and exale fragrance
when opened. II this double charm were
wanting, they would lack their main at
traction and probably remain unkissed.
sOZ0D0NT will secure it. Discooration
Of the teeth, unhealthiuess Of the gums, and
breath which causes rcpugnance, are
completely remedicd by this incompatible
beautifier and antiseptic OF the teeth, which
ia as pleasant to taste and smell as it is re.
liable In its action.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1883-05-27
z:::::::: Forward March!M ": E:E!:'

into the mammoth Dry Goods establishment of }. I;
BURGER. Now is the time; this week Come at once anu
buy your costumes for the coming season Those VINO nave
sincerity Of their advertisement This week they will
the Dress Goods Department all sides Notice carefully
what they say They the acknowledged leaders III te
Dress Goods Line Their Black Silks for excellence OF quail
y richness of color and extreme low prices cannot be beat
Now they will sell cheaper than ever BEFORE In order TO
meet the decline they determined to sell everything
WITHOUT REGARD TO PROFIT.
They are ready for action and await the opportunity to
scatter bargains on every side Remember for this week
thew offer at first cost their entire stock Of Dress Goods
such as Black Silks olored Silks and Satns Summer Silks
French Armere in all shades, Nuns Veilngs Cashmeres
Buntngs French Dagonas Serge and TrcOs in black ana
c0lOrs.
ssS SSss!! DRESS GO0DS!!! S SS5Ss'
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1883-05-27
Kucklen,s Arnlca Salya

The Best Salve N the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fever
Sores, letter, Cbapped Hands, Chilblains,
Corns, and all Skin Eruptions, and positively
cures Piles. II is guaranteed to give per.
feet satisfaction, or money refunded. Price
20 cents per box. For sale by GEo. r
O'HARA
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1883-05-27

To all who are suffering from the errors
and indiscretions Of youth, nervous weak
mess, early decay, loss of manhood, &C.,
will send recipe that wilcure you, FREE
OF CHARGE. This great remedy was
discovered by a minister in South America.
Send seli-addresscd envelope to the Rev.
JOSEPH T. IsMAN, Station D., New York
CITY.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1883-05-27

A driver whose name is Joe Glano.
When badly frostbitten In Maine.
Couldn't wear his shoe,
So what did he dol
st. Jacobs Oil cured bis chilblsiu.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1883-05-27

have been q sufferer tor years with Ca.
tarrh, and under physicians treatment for
over a year. Eys' Cream Balm gave me
immediate relief. I believe am entirely
cured. g.. s. DAVIS, First National Bank,
Elizabeth, N.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1883-05-27
New Blacksmith Shop.

A new horse shoeing shop has been open.
ed by Mr.. P. Powers on Tenth street. All
manner of blacksmitbing and wagon work
done to order. Repairing work a speciality.
Work done promptly. II
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1883-05-27

Call at Mrs. s. Williamsons, on Sew.
enth street near Commercial avenue, and
have your old hats shaped and made over
in the latest style for the small sum OF
twenty five cents. II
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1883-05-27
ImpOrtant Notice.

If you need any Carpets, Lace Curtains
and Window Shades 1t will be to your in.
terest to call on f, W. Rosenthal g. Co.,
4l0 and Ale N. 4th st. St. Louis.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1883-05-27
For Sale Farm.

A good farm in the timber, eighty acres
under cultivation; blue grass pasture; farm
contains 192 acres; in Bond county, Ills-
21l miles from railroad station.
e. A. BURNETT.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1883-05-27

Notices In this column, eight cents per line for
arst and ave cents per line each subsequent inser-
zion. For one week, 80 cents per line. For one
month. 60 cents per line
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1883-05-27
The Daily Bulletin.
GENERAL LOCAL ITEMS

Net,ces in these columns, ten cents per line,
ZACH insertion and whether marked or not il cacu.
lated to toward any mans business interest are
always paid for.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1883-05-27

DEE woman In another column near
Speer's Vineyards, picking grapes from
which Speer's Port Grape wine Is made,
that is so highly esteemed by the medical
profession, for the use of invalids, weakly
persons and the aged. Sold by druggists.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1883-05-27

J. Q. Lange, East st. Louis, ILL.,, says:
1.-TWO bottles of Browns Iron Bitters cured
me of indigestion"