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The DeSmet leader. (DeSmet, Kingsbury Co., Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1883-05-26

The state department and the British
legation are deeply imbued with the be.
lief that the public has no right to know
anything about the prospective extradi-
ton of Sheridan, Walsh and lyman.
Every day it becomes more difficult to
get any information from either of the
sources where accurate information on
this subject is to be found. Everybody
about the department and the legation
is in condition of profound ignorance
on this particular subject. This renders
the verifcation of current reports ex-
tremely difficult. One report which re-
ceives some credence isto the effect that
about two weeks ago the state depart
ment issued a warrant for the OF
Sheridan. This report seems to have
it's basis in the sensational reports cur
rent in New York. There are others with
like foundation. The best statement of
the situation is the following: Some
weeks ago the British minister informed
the state department that he proposed
to secure the arrest Of Sheridan. There
upon the state department issued man
4
date, that Is paper giving the enter
| prise its solemn sanction. Since that
time the British legation has made up
its official mind 10 ask neither man
dates nor warrants from the state de-
partment in those cases. when it wants
either Sheridan or Walsh arrested it
will get warrant through the nearest
British consul from the nearest United
States commissioner. When lyman
found like course will be pursued. I
is known that no steps have been taken
in the case of lyman because he has not
been found, and that no steps have been
taken in the case of Walsh because the
British legation has not received either
the charge or the evidence against him.
II is just possible that the United States
Commissioner Osborne of New York
has issued a warrant at the request OF
the British consul general for the arrest
Of Sheridan.
The DeSmet leader. (DeSmet, Kingsbury Co., Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1883-05-26
A Little Out OF His Head.
Hartford Conn.,, Special:

Capt. j. II. Miller, cashier of the Pratt
& Whitney Manufacturing company, was
taken to the retreat for the insane in
this city few days ago a raving maniac.
To-day ii was discovered that the cause
OF his insanity was detection was an en-
bezzler of over $4,000. He has ranked
as one of the leading citizens of Hart
ford, was member of a church, Sum
day school teacher, and officer of several
charitable institutions. He always made
ont the pay roll at the factory, and as
30 able TO abstract hundreds of dollars
monthly. 1t is scarcely probable that
his speculations would have ever came
to light except that the approaching in
sanity manifested itself first while he
was busy with the April pay roll, and
the work was 30 mixed when he left it
that an expert was obliged to do it all
over after him. Capt. Miller long ago
became infatuated by one Of the habit
ues of a variety theater, and placed him
self entirely at her mercy. giving her
large sums of money under threats Of
exposure. HE wife is one of the most
refined and handsome women in Hart
ford.
The DeSmet leader. (DeSmet, Kingsbury Co., Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1883-05-26

surrected by the anatomist, of the mus
cum, DR.. E. F. Schafhert, and taken to
the museum. Here the bones were pre-
pared for articulation, and being in
fine order for such a
purpose, it was supposed that
some day or other Guiteau's skeleton
would be placed in glass case in the
museum, properly labeled. 1t was
known by number of clerks and other
employees Of the museum that the bones
were there, ,but only a few persons have
ever been permitted to see them. 1t
has been deemed unadvisable, however
to place the skeleton on exhibition as
that of Guiieau, for like the cervical ver-
tebre Of the assassin of Lincoln wilkes
Booth), it would have attracted too large
a crowd. Recently DR.. G. H. Crane, the
surgical general, took into his personal
possession, and he has made disposal
of them of which every other peason is
ignorant
The DeSmet leader. (DeSmet, Kingsbury Co., Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1883-05-26

The house, stable and grain stocks o
Mr.. Griffin Of Glendale, were burne,
on Saturday. The house was insured fol
$500
George Noyes, brakeman in the EN-
ploy of the Northwestern, was accident
ally killed at Redaeld, while coupling
cars.
Gratis Anderson, Of Vermillion, COM
mitted suicide by hanging himself in ri
uhoccupied house.
Andrew Anderson was drowned in
Oakwood lake, near Volga, while
bathing.
In Jamestown, Chauncy Helligress OF
the Foster surveying party, was fatally
stabbed by companion named Felte.
A fourteen-year-old daughter of Jo-
seph Nieson, three miles west Of Sioux
Falls, was shot in the face and had both
eyes destroyed. A shotgun in the hands
of her brother did the work. He didn't
know it was loaded.
A man by the name of Jens G. John.
son, formerly resident Of Iowa, suicid-
ed at II. l.. Oleson's farm in Lind town
ship, by cutting an ARTERY in his right
wrist.
The foot race at Grand Forks
Hart and Fisher, for $500, resulted in a
victory for the latter, who ran 100 Iyards
from standing start in 10 IA seconds
Three thousand dollars changed hands
The returns from Butte county, show
a majority of $50 for separation from
Lawrence county. 1t is understood that
the election will be contested, as the
leading political elements claim the cleo
ton is unconstitutional.
Mr.. Goodhue says Justice Bennett of
DEVILS Lake refuses to give up the chat
ties and property Of the Ward brothers,
at DEVILS Lake city, on the ground that
the certificates from Mr.. Ward and the
wife of Fred Ward were not legal-not
bearing the official seal or stamp of the
state.
A man named Smith, of Minneapolis,
has recently laid scrip upon about one
section of land north and east of Creel
City, including the claim held by the
v ard brothers when they jumped the
Bell claim. The Grand Forks News says
all the land SO scripped was and is still
being held by squatters, and Smiths lit
tie game is looked upon as bungling at
tempt at blackmail, as he cannot hold
the land over the squatter title.
George Bhem, German living ten
miles southwest of Tower City, was
killed by the accidental discharge
of shot gun which he attempted to pull
from lead of wood by the muzzle. The
hammers caught, the gun was dis
charged and the load LODGED in the left
breast. He expired almost instantly.
c. A. Linsley, formerly of st. Paul,
has become manager of the Inter Ocean
hotel at Mandan.
The DeSmet leader. (DeSmet, Kingsbury Co., Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1883-05-26

Washington Special: Judge Ferris,
second auditor of the treasury, has made
decision of general interest to army officers,
and particularly to those who are on the
retired Inst. The decision is that Gen. Adam
Badeau i not in the army, and is improp-
erly borne on its rolls. The case came up
upon an application for longevity pay un-
der the Taylor decision. His case had been
further presented to the department through
a recent attempt OF his to draw the pay Of
his rank on the re'ired lis at the same time
that he IL drawing his salary as consul gem
eral at Havana. The decision is based up
on the operation of an act of congress by
which those officers on the retired list who
accept civil Office should be deemed by
that act to have resigned their commissions
The decision will, il sustained, affect the
status of several officers now on the retired
list, and will establish new ruling of much
importance to the army.
The DeSmet leader. (DeSmet, Kingsbury Co., Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1883-05-26

Judge Ferris, second auditor of the
treasury. has made decision of gener
al interest to army officers, and particu-
larly to those who are On the retired
list. The decision is that Gen. Adam
Badeau is not in the army, and is i'm
properly borne on its rolls. The case
came up upon application for longevity
pay under the Taylor decision. His
case had been further presented to the
department through recent attempt of
his to draw the pay of his rank on the
retired list at the same time that he is
drawing his salary as consul general at
Havana. The decision is based upon the
operation Of an act Of congress by which
those officers on the retired list who &C
cept civil Office should be deemed by
that act to have resigned their commits
sions, The decision will, if sustained,
affect the status Of several officers now
on the retired list. and will establish a
new ruling of much importance to the
army.
The DeSmet leader. (DeSmet, Kingsbury Co., Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1883-05-26

The drive-well decision by the United
States court in Iowa causes great salts.
faction in the northwest. Col. Nelson
w. Green holds a patent for drive
we'll issued in 1868, and his agents have
forced contributions from many farmers
and others who have used the process in
sinking wells, and commenced many
suits against others who refused to be
bled. The United States circuit court
now declares this patent void. The Ian
guage of portion Of tie decision is as
follows:
"The court holds that there are two
well-establshed instances of prior use of
the principle involved in this patent, one
Of them being in Independence, Iowa,
where we'll was sunk in the early sum-
mer of 1861, and the other at Milwau-
kee, where large number of them
were put down as early as 1S49, the
patent to Green not having been issued
till 1868, and the application of the prin-
ciple not having been discovered and
put into use by him until after the well
at Independence was proved success
The court holds that Col. Green made
no effort to prevent the use of his dis
covery by the public for about seven
years, and it is upon this show
ing more than the fact that the Iowa and
Wisconsin wells antedated Col. Green's
discovery and application of the princi-
pie, that the patent is held void, The
court also held that the issue was void
for the reason that it set out broader
claim than was contained in the original
patent" Some of those who have been
bled by the agents Of Green are now
talking of measures for getting their
money back.
The DeSmet leader. (DeSmet, Kingsbury Co., Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1883-05-26
A BAD Week for Trade.

New York, Special Telegram, 10TH
Telegraphic dispatches to Bradstreet's
from leading business centers disclose
no improvement in the condition ofgen-
eral trade. Business in the east is un-
satisfactory, and collections are limited.
Trade in the middle states has been only
moderately active, and the temper of
merchants generally is very conserva-
tive. The same general remarks apply
to the west, where trade is reported
quiet, If not dull. The unsatisfactory
condition Of trade is attributed in part TO
the weather, which has considerably re-
tarded business in some lines. There is
little or no change to record in the south.
The weather, however. has been favor
able for planting, which ls reported as
progressing well. The advices concern
ing the wheat crop in the south are Of
an encouraging character.
The DeSmet leader. (DeSmet, Kingsbury Co., Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1883-05-26
Men and Horses Burned.

Troy, N. Y, Special: Animmense canal
barn and buildings, occupying one en-
tire block in West Troy, were destroyed
by fire last Wednesday night. Thirty
four horses and mules belonging to boat
men persisted. While the men were en-
gagged in attempting to rescue the beasts
an object dropped from amid the fire
and wreck Of the loft and was recognized
as the body of a man. His hands and
face were literally cooked, and frightful
burns were found on his knees, hips,
shoulders and head. He was still breath.
ing, though unconscious; when he re-
vived he made the startling statement
that he and four others were sleeping in
the loft when the fire broke out, and
that his comrades had doubtless met
death in the flames. Search was made
for the bodies, but without sue
cess
The DeSmet leader. (DeSmet, Kingsbury Co., Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1883-05-26
Daniel Cllrley Executed at Dub
I'm

Daniel Curley, the second man con.
victed of the murder Of Cavendish and
Burke, was hanged at Kilnainham jail at
8 last Friday morning. The Jail was pts
ded by force Of military similar to the
occasion Of the hanging Of Brady on
Monday last. Canon Kennedy and
Father O'Reilly arrived at the PRISON q
an early hour to attend Curley. After
the priests had prayed fervently with
the condemned man in his cell, mass
was celebrated in the prison chapel in
the presence Of the governor and war
dens where Curley received the sscra
ment Meanwhile group Of women
which had gathered outside the prison
were on their knees saying the litany
for the dying. When the black
flag, announcing that the
execution had taken place was
hoisted over the prison every man In
the crowd outside, which numbered
barely 1000, uncovered his head, and
murmurs of sympathy with Curley were
uttered. A rush was then made by the
crowd for the garden near by, where
Curley's relatives were assembled, and
where his father was kneeling for the
repose Of the soul of his son. The peo-
pie soon dispersed quietly. Curley
walked to the scaffold with little assist
ance and seemed to be resigned to mis-
fate, but was hardly firm. He declined
to make any statement touching his con-
nection with the crime for which he was
executed. Death was instantaneous.
In letter which Curley wrote to his
wife he said: "I will take my secrets
to the grave with me and leave those
who are at freedom to enjoy it. will
die in peace, forgiving my enemies"
The DeSmet leader. (DeSmet, Kingsbury Co., Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1883-05-26

Mrs. Caroline Gilman, in her speci-
mems of wayside stories told by rustic
passengers on the old stage-road from
Salem to Boston, gives the following ex-
amples ofsham-robbery illustrating both
fraud and fear.
Gas traveller was passing this spot"
said one speaker, while the stage was
rolling by lonesome place on the turn
pike, "he heard groans of distress and
cries for assistance. Alighting from his
wagon, he found man under the fence,
who said he had been attacked and
beaten, and robbed of large sum OF
money with which he had been entrust-
ed.
"Thc kind-hearted stranger helped
him into his wagon, and carried him
home, when he soon got over his hurt.
Suspicion however, was excited, and on
investigation 1t was proved that the man
had manufactured his bruises and torn
his clothes for the occasion, and then
slowed himself under the fence and
s~~aS ~r 49, ~A>-y aF thc -shh--,-, So 0.
der to keep the money for his own use."
you've heern tell about the pump
robbery, s'pose," remarked Yankee
passenger.
There was genial smile. but all had
not heard the story, and he was asked
to repeat it.
oval, one night gentleman was
ridin' from Boston, and It might be q lit
tie darken'n this. Jest a kind of q glim.
mer, we know, when folks don't see real.
This is plaguy pokerish road O. nights,
an about them times there was stories
of highwaymen round here.
"Wal, this gentleman got pretty nigh
home, an was despert scairt to see 3
figger stan'in' right at the roadside with
his arms out, tryin' to stop him with 2
pistol cooked. So he rammed his hand
inter his pocket, an took out his pus',
an says he, Sir, spare my life, an take
my money Wal, he flung the pus' sIat
ont the ground, right afore the robbor,
an rid on as fast ss he could.
"When he got home he told how he'd
bee n attacked by robbers and lost his
money, and he made sech to-do about
it that folks double-locked their doors.
Next mornin' as another man was
ridin' along the turnpike, he seen Q
money-pus, pretty well filled. lyin' right
under the nose O. the pump"
The DeSmet leader. (DeSmet, Kingsbury Co., Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1883-05-26

The War Department has sent orders
to the fifteen army y-recruiting stations to
secure as many recruits as possible, with
proper regard for the qualification ofthe
applicants. This is not due to the fact,
rs has been reported, that there is an
unusual number of desertions, but to the
fact that many terms Of enlistment now
expire. The demand for recruits, how
ever, will not cause any lowering Of the
standard. Nearly all the recruiting sta
tions of the war department are now
open, which is not customary at this
season of the wear,
The DeSmet leader. (DeSmet, Kingsbury Co., Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1883-05-26
The Suffering Black Hills.

Owing tn the had condition Of the
roads and impossiblity to haul wood to
stations along the line of the Pierre &
Black Hills railway, all trains are laid
up. The roads throughout the country
were never known to be in such a con-
dition. Two freight outfits arrived at
Sturgis last night, with only light loads,
over month from Pierre. All the
quartz mills will be compelled to shut
down very soon unless change for the
better comes, as wood is almost ex-
hausted. The price of wood has taken a
Jump from 81 to SIS; kerosene to $40 per
case, and matches % cents per box.
The DeSmet leader. (DeSmet, Kingsbury Co., Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1883-05-26
Claim Grabbing and Shooting

Grafton Special TO Grand Forks Her
aid: A young German named Louis
Secha, who lives in township l55, range
81, came in recently for warrant for
the arrest of P. J. Breen. Justice York
ey issued the document and sent CoDsta-
BILE Catherwood. Secha says Breen is
holding several claims, and fighting
people of. Secha found claim vacant.
After he went to bed one night he was
startled by two shots which passed
through the walls over bis head. He
jumped up and went to the window,
when another shot crashed through the
glass. He saw Breen, and fired at him
with revolver without effect.
The DeSmet leader. (DeSmet, Kingsbury Co., Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1883-05-26
The Greeley Arctic Relief Party.

Gen. Hazen, in an interview respect
ng the arrangements for the Greeley
relief party, said: The relief party will
leave St. Johns promptly on July /.
Everything that the most careful study
and close attention could devise has
been attended TO and will be availed of.
The Proteus has been chartered, subject
only TO the inspection of her boilers by
a naval engineer, and it is certain that the
best ship will go, probably attended by
an escort to bring back tidings in case o
any unforeseen accident or detention.
The DeSmet leader. (DeSmet, Kingsbury Co., Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1883-05-26

would scarcely have been sug-
gested. An official Of the de-
partment said recently. that the saving
would not amount to much in fact, but
the reduction had to be made in obedi-
ence to clamor. Wherever q $500
collector is discharged, a $500 deputy
would have to be appointed. In addi-
ton to this saving there would be few
hundred dollars difference in the rent
paid. 1t would be difficult to make .
saving of$3 900 for each district abolished.
Several congressman are already In the
city to see about it. Each has his par
ticular collector whom he thinks should
be retained.
The DeSmet leader. (DeSmet, Kingsbury Co., Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1883-05-26
Hope Deferred.

Washington, special:-The whole bot
tom is believed to have been knocked
out of the colored convention. The
meeting held here to denounce the COM
mittee issuing the call was composed Of
colored men who represent several
states, while those who are moving in the
interest Of the proposed gathering are
mostly residents of the district, possessed
cf no vote, or men of NO Influence out
side of the circles of their own intimate
acquaintance.
The DeSmet leader. (DeSmet, Kingsbury Co., Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1883-05-26

Lucy Stone writes to the Springfield
Republican that ''it brings warmth to
the heart TO find that Sir John Macdon-
AIDS proposed franchise bill in Canada
includes unmarried women and widows
for the full franchise and on the same
terms as men," and that she will enjoy
the honor Of having taken the lead in
securing political rights'for women" 1t
is pleasant TO know that anything brings
warmth to Lucy's heart. but cold chill
is probably in store for her, as the bill is
likely to be defeated
The DeSmet leader. (DeSmet, Kingsbury Co., Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1883-05-26

Washington Special:-Secretary Fol-
ger is meditating upon the proposed re-
duction OF the internal revenue districts.
He now has in contemplation basket of
thirty.six heads, which Will leave but
ninety districts. The saving to the
government, even under this process Of
defamation will be comparatively small
1t will be abont one-tenth Of per cent.
upon the amount of revenue collected
last year, at liberal estimate, $3.50, 400.
Az an economic move, therefore, It
The DeSmet leader. (DeSmet, Kingsbury Co., Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1883-05-26

The Washington Star says that the
bones of Charles ]. Guiteau, the assassin
of President Garfield, after having been
in the Army Medical Museum since July
3 last. have at length lost their identity
as his bones. The day following the
execution. witch took place on the 3Oth
Of June, Guiteau's body was inferred
under the floor Of the east wing Of the
Jail. On the night of July 8 II was re-
The DeSmet leader. (DeSmet, Kingsbury Co., Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1883-05-26
NEWS.


Omaha, Neb., Special: At the annual
convention OF the Protestant Episcopal
church, Bishop Clarkson announced that
it is his intention to ask the house of bis
hops to relieve him oftle oversight of Da-
kota, because it is absolutely necessary
for the work of the church in that juris-
dictiCn that there should be resident
bisnop there and because Nebraska now
requires all the time and energy of its
bishop.
The DeSmet leader. (DeSmet, Kingsbury Co., Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1883-05-26

The party has been selected with the
utmost care by Gen. Terry, and the Of
ficer in charge and all his men are said
to be energetic, capable and sober. To
Lieut.. Garlington's party will be added
in st. Johns Capt. Norman and two Arc
tic fishermen, and further on a few Es-
quimaux. l have no fears of perfect
sIInnQla
The DeSmet leader. (DeSmet, Kingsbury Co., Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1883-05-26

Among the most notable benefactions
of the late Amasa Stone, of Cleveland,
during his life, were the dona ton Of
$4,000 to:the:Cleveland Industr alSchool.
$4,000 to the Cleveland Home for Aged
and INDECENT Women, and 100000 for
the endowment of Adelbert College, at
that city. The latter institution is named
in honor Of his only son, A'elbert B
Stone, who was accidentally drowned
some years ago while he WAS student
at Yale College.
The DeSmet leader. (DeSmet, Kingsbury Co., Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1883-05-26
NJ. A. BROWN, EDITOR.

The decision of the United States cir
cult court in Iowa, that the drive-wel
patents are invalid is received with
much JOY by farmers. 1t will probably
be appealed to the supreme court, but
the result will undoubtedly be the same
as in the circuit court. Of course no
body will pay during the pending of the
The DeSmet leader. (DeSmet, Kingsbury Co., Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1883-05-26
Penitentiary Building

The board of the directors Of the Ter
ritorial penitentiary met at Bismarck, on
the 18th. Present: Lounsbery, Nc
Lean, Dunn of Bismarck, Miller, of Wah-
peton, and Edwards, Of Fargo. A. w.
Edwards was elected chairman and J.
p. Dunn Secretary: An advertisement
was ordered calling for plans and speci-
fications for building $4,000 peniten-
tiary, to be considered on the 30th inst.
The DeSmet leader. (DeSmet, Kingsbury Co., Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1883-05-26

In Adams fall
We sinned all.
NV book and heart
Must never part.
Young Obsdias
David, Josias,
All were pious.
Peter denied
His Lord and cried.
Young Timothy
Learnt soon TO dy
Xerxes did die
And SD must (.
Zacheus he
Did climb the tree
Our Lord to see.
The DeSmet leader. (DeSmet, Kingsbury Co., Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1883-05-26

Rev. George F. Pentecost has been
preaching in Tompkins-avenue Congre-
sational church. Brooklyn, for over two
years and half, and now, in season Of
unprecedented prosperity hs 70 to be in
stalled as pastor.
The DeSmet leader. (DeSmet, Kingsbury Co., Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1883-05-26
Old Time Poetry.

On a visit to the country some time
since we were shown an old-tlme New
England Primer, written by Rev. John
Cotton in about the year 1885, but it was
used in Sunday-schools in the West up
to within the last thirty or forty years.
We can not refrain from quoting one
page:
The DeSmet leader. (DeSmet, Kingsbury Co., Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1883-05-26

The Hon. Oliver Ames expects 70
spend $40O, 900 in building his new house
on Commonwealth avenue. Boston