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The Sully County watchman. (Clifton, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1894, 1883-12-22

THE Highmore Vox Populi writes of
the land agent in the following humor-
Gus manner, which, we believe, repre-
sents them as q class about rs they
are. So far as our acquaintance ex-
tends in this section we have found
them generally reliable, trustworthy
and genial gentlemen, though we oc-
casionally hear of a rascal among them
as in other pursuits, but they soon get
found out when their occupation is
gone. The Vox says:
A land agent is considered sort Of
an anomaly, a SUI dESERIs, the first of
his race, and then their position with
reference to other mortals has always
>been hard to define. They inhale the
same air into their lungs AS other peo-
pld do, and drink the sunlight into their
cutious eyes. They eat, drink and
sldep the same, and so far as this world
gdes in many things, there Is no differ
feIence; of course their admission into
tho next world has always been q mat
teI of great and solemn doubt. They
ard particularly Western institution,
brought into being by demand for
their services and springing into exist
ance as suddenly as Minerva from the
head of Jupiter. The world in its un-
charitable criticism has charged them
with being the possessors of cheek that
would resist bullet, and with con-
sciences as elastic as Il rubber band,
that they always take a lively interest
in any one rs long rs his pocket book
holds out, and give them the cold
shoulder when the loose change has
been exhausted. This criticism how
ever is very unjust 1t is true there
are some 10 whom it would truthfully
apply; there are few who brings dis
grace upon the profession, because il
Is n business that most any one can
engage in no matter how illiteratc or
dishonest he may be. Much OF the
crookedncss i'm land matters has come
about by the shystcr class, and when
these are rooted out, leaving the honor
able and reliable practitioner, of which
there are many, then the profession
will have its good name untainted and
above suspicion.
The Sully County watchman. (Clifton, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1894, 1883-12-22
COMMUNICATED.
CLIFTON, SULLY CO., DAKOTA,
December II, 1888.

CLIFTON, SULLY CO., DAKOTA, !
December II, 1883.
Editors qf the Sully Co. Wutchman:
GENTs:-The undersigned would re-
spectfully ask the privilege of making
a complaint against the Post Master at
Pierre, in Hughes county, Dakota. For
months l have been disappointed in
getting my mail a., c,ularly ESQ have
hundreds in this region) and have won
dered why. The fact is the Post Mas
ter at Pierre is either too lazy to
sort the mail matter which comes to
his office, or, as is most likely the case,
doesn't care where the letters go to so
they pass his office, so he throws them
into the first mail sack he gets bold of,
and lets them 60 to some other office to
be sorted by some competent Post
Master. This is an inconvenience to
the citizens of Sully county, as all the
mail matter for this region has to pass
through the Pierre post-ofiice. Who
the Pierre Post Master is | know not,
nor does it make any difference to me,
he being public Servant" his OFF,
cial acts are open to "criticism at
least. | yesterday received two letters
posted i'm Wisconsin, which had made
the trip to the Black Hills before being
sent to Clifton. | know this as they
post mark of Rapid City" plainly
printed on them Now, what | wish to
know is this: Are we to put up with
this forever, or can we "oust him."
Yours, CAIN.
The Sully County watchman. (Clifton, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1894, 1883-12-22

Speaking of guide boards put upby
Blunt parties, the Advocate closes by
saying: The person engaged in putting
up these signboards, reports that the
board which he erected ut the junction
of the Onida and Clifton roads on Mon
day rs he was going north, had been
torn down and carried off when he re-
turned on Wednesday, 1t seems n
shame that nice sign, giving the dis
tances to Blunt, Onida and Clifton,
which is such satisfaction to the
traveller, should have been SO ruthless
ly destroyed We heartily coincide
with the closing sentence of the above,
and would suggest that little law be
used in protecting these landmarks il
the parties who destroyed them can be
discovered. A guide and finger board
at the intersection of two or three roads
would be hailed with delight by a
weary traveller who was uncertain
which road To take To lead him to his
destination.
The Sully County watchman. (Clifton, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1894, 1883-12-22
SULLY COUNTY.

Comm 'ssioners j. Millett, Sr., b. p
III ,over. N II. Young.
Sheriff-G. ]. Millett, Jr.
Treas, rer-Charles Agar.
rnrorer-Dr. ]. A. Stevens.
Survcyor-William Ashley Jones.
Asses or-Orr w. Lee.
CLERK of Court-H. w. Edgerton.
Judg of Probate-Merit Sweeney.
Supe intendcnt of Schools-David Sta
Piles.
Register of Deeds and Ex- Officio County
Clerk, J. A. Meloon.
Justices OF the Peace-Wm. p. Ross. G
w. Everts, p. T. Kelly. ID. ID. Bryant.
Constables-HenryW w. Sprague. George
Bowers, Geo ii. Pease.
The Sully County watchman. (Clifton, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1894, 1883-12-22
CLIFTON DAKOTA SATURDAY, DECEMBER 20, 1888
and milk socials are in vogue

-Mush and milk socials are in vogue
at Blunt.
Some of our exchanges report
trapping of fur-bearing animals to be
good.
commissioner Hoover and Regis
ter Meloon visited Blunt the first OF
the week.
Frank H. Everts, of the Onida
Journal, has attained the age of q
years and secured farm.
1t is claimed that coal has been
quantities we are unable to learn.
The Sully County watchman. (Clifton, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1894, 1883-12-22
cured-

/ The Journal states that there are
70 children Of school age in Onida town
yship, and has heretofore conveyed the
impression that there was an urgent
necessity of building thousand dollar
school house for their accommodation.
Taking the Journal at its word that
there 20 children accessible to school
|at Onida, it is a shameful outrage upon
hthem that there has not been school
HOUSE of some kind provided for them
ere.this.
The Sully County watchman. (Clifton, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1894, 1883-12-22
HOME HAPPENINGS.
Tuesday is Christmas.

Next Tuesday is Christmas
Decided Lands for sale by Orr w
Lee, Clifton.
This has been busy week in final
proof work at Clifton.
b. p. Hoover and wife visited Ft
Sully, Thursday, returning yesterday.
Hughes county is aggitatlng the
question of county farm and poor
house.
Cash will be paid for relinquish-
ment to a good tree claim in this vicin-
ity. Inquire at this office.
Clifton will not have n Christmas
tree, because all the boys object to hav-
ing timber cut on their tree claims.
Register of Deeds j. A. Meloon
has invested in pair of roller skaies
and will doubtless do his "gliding y
near the stove.
The Frost King has been getting
i'm his artistic and fantastic work in
designs on the window panes the past
night or two.
We have talked with many who
have been over the Sioux Reservation
and all unite in saying that the land
on this side of the Missouri is much
the best
Pierre is finding gre ropposition
to the opening of the ervation than
they are willing to adm t. If the truth
was known, we believe the majority
are against the movement
Register Meloon and Commission
er Hoover, of Sully county, passed a
couple of days in Blunt this week.
They are both earnest and industrious
workers for the welfare of Dakota, and
are consequently opposed to the open
ing of the Sioux reservation.-Times.
David L. Sweetland has opened a
land, loan and insurance office at Oko-
bojo, this county, and is prepared to at
tend to anything pertaining to the land
business. Mr.. Sweetland is well and
favorably known in the western part OF
the county and we bespeak for him a
share of patronage. See his card else.
where.
Henry W. Edgerton, Clerk of the
District Court, left for Minnesota, yes,
terday, to visit his brother. From
there he will go to Yankton to cult,
vate the acquaintance of his parents
ane the rest of the family, and VIC
shouldn't wonder if he would embrace
the opportunit to call upon little
angel who resides there.
Elsewhere will be found the pros.
pectus of the Chicago Inter Ocean, one
of the best papers in the country, and
one that always does even justice te
our Wonderland in every respect. VIZ
heartily commend it to our readers and
all who are desirous of taking paper
well up on the great subjects of interest
to the masses For general news there
| is no better..--~----~-------
The Sully County watchman. (Clifton, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1894, 1883-12-22
Published Every Saturday,
OAK,
WALTER e. GROPENGIESER,
90 Per Year in Advance.
OFFICIAL DIRECTORY.
TERRITORIAL.

Delegate in Congress-. B. Raymond.
Governor N. G. Ordway.
Secretary. III. Teller
Treasurer w. III. McVay.
Auditor gorge l.. Ordway.
Surveyor eneral-Cortez s. Fessenden.
Superintc dent of Public Instruction
w. VI. " y adle.
Chief Justice of Supreme Court-Alonzo
J. Eigcrton.
Associate Justices OF the Supreme Court
VIM Il. ]. Church, J. p. Kidder, $. b.
Hudson.
United States District Attorney-Hugh
J. Campbell.
United States Marshal-Harrison Allen.
The Sully County watchman. (Clifton, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1894, 1883-12-22

goods strictly Cash and larger quantities than other
enables cash bargains unappoachb Ali
marked plain for ALL Money refunded at all
goods satisfactory Orders promptly filed from all OF
country.
The Sully County watchman. (Clifton, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1894, 1883-12-22
This has been lively week for

His Has bCSh u h'SAy WV" AoA
Clifton.
Over hundred strangers have
visited Clifton during the week.
A Merry Christmas to all the
readers of the WATcHMAs.
Rec Heights is sinking an artisan
well, which was down 240 feet last
week.
The bus of the Dickover House,
Blunt, came up with load Of passen-
gers, yesterday.
The Free Press says that East
Pierre is assured Of n new process
Touring mill next summer.
For the accommodation of our
subscribers we will furnish The Dakota
Farmer at the regular price of 81 per
The Harold Star wants to see a
blizzard. We are afrsid you will go
back to some Of the Eastern States,
brother Bcsancon.
Mrs. Anna kountsman, of Buffalo
township, southeast of Clifton, died at
the residence of her husband last week.
She came from Macomb county, Mich
igan.
S. ii. Neal, land attorney of Cliff
ton, one of the hunting party whom we
mentioned last week, killed a large fine
deer down in the Missouri bottoms and
is now living high.
H. G. Pease, of Carson, is expect
ing his daughter, Mrs. B. Park Brandt,
and family, from Oregon, to pay them
a visit, and to take up their home in
their section if the county pleases them.
If you want to make Merry
Christmas for the printers of the
WATcHMAN just subscribe for the pa
per six months or year. Send it to a
friend if you are taking it yourself and
help the good cause along in Dakota.
The Appomattox Herald publish
ed the article in the WArcHMAN of two
weeks ago, on opening the Sioux
Reservation, and endorses it. They
are all falling in line against this
scheme to retard our progress The
time is not yet ripe for such n move
ment.
SOME twenty years ago lot Of cam
els were turned loose i'm Gila Vally,
Arizona, by couple of Frenchman
who had used them for pack animals
and became disgusted with them. 1t
ls said that they have thriyed and
multiplied until there are large num-
bers thereaEouts.
There will be teachers institute
held at the school building in Pierre
on Thursday, Friday and Saturday OF
next week, Dec. q, % and %. Resi-
dents of Sully county who have any
idea of trying for school in Hughes
county next year should attend. Re.
duced rates for board have been Sc.
cured ~
The Sully County watchman. (Clifton, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1894, 1883-12-22

rAmong those who have made final
proof in their claims in this vicinity
the present week we note John G. Blais-
dell, e. q. and G. d. Bower, Jay NJ
Hoover, Chas. BUTTS j. w. Carpenter
Henry Bossler, o. S. Stewart, s. +
Lambright, Howard Corey, Dan NJ
Smith, Benz Phillips, Thos. Phillips
Geo. f. Steele and Isaac l.. Edwards
The Sully County watchman. (Clifton, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1894, 1883-12-22

Col VIM. Ashley Joncs; Chairman
of the Executive Committee of the
Yankton, Okobojo & Fort Buford Rail
road, was In town the first of the week.
The Col. is jubilant over the prospect
Of the railroad, and is confident that
many men will be Singing dirt along
the line in the spring. The route seems
to be a very practiclc one, and we trust
the convictions which animate Mr..
Jones will be realized, rs Sully county
will come i'm for the benefit.
Misses Ella c. IIarwood and Mary
e. Graves proved up on a couple of
fine claims about two miles north of
Clifton, Tuesday, and departed for
their old homes at Chicago and Osh-
kosh, Wis. They are cultured and in
telligent ladies and have held down
their claims nobly since early in the
spring, making many friends during
their stay Both are skilled operators
in telegraphy and will doubtless soon
again be jerking lightning in their old
positions.
The Sully County watchman. (Clifton, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1894, 1883-12-22
TIME TABLE
C.. & NV. RAILROAD.

PIERRE, DAKOTA.
Chicago Express and Passenger, departs Gas =. m
last Freight and Passenger, 700 .. m
Chicago Express and Passenger, arrives 3:la p IN
Fast Freight and Passenger, 600 p IN
No change OF cars between Pierre and Chicago.
BLUNT, DAKOTA.
Passenger and Rxpress gsing East, s:22 m.
Freight s:24 a. m.
Freight, 6:to p. m,
Passenger and Express going west s:s0 p. m.
Freight. s:aa
Freight, il:ia
All regular trains carry passengers between
Pierre and Huron.
Daily Republican., 1883-12-19
Literary Note.

The Continent Magazine has been
signalling its removal to New York by
the issue of several unusually attractive
numbers, in every way worthy of ema-
mating from the metropolis-no longer
of commerce alone, but of art and liter
AZURE as well. The first number bear
ing the new imprint offers some amends
to the Philadelphia home Of the Cont
nent, in an appreciative article on
"The Mission of Great Art Schools, y
in which the career Of the Phiadel phia
Academy is made a model, the illus
trations being reproductions of paint
ings by Philaielphians abroad. A
wonderfully illustrated article on Ten
nyson, entitled "The Princess and its
Author" derives interest from the re-
cent elevation of the poet to his Baro-
NAL dignity. The career of "Robin
Hood" is handsomely illustrated by
Howard Pyle, and other illustrations
main' ain the Continents favorable repu-
tation. For the Christmas nun Der,
just one, there are Christmas poems by
Mary d. Brine, and the author of
"Arius, the Lybian," Christmas stories
and other seasonahle matter in abun-
dance. The Continent seems to have
struck new vein of prosperity, to
which its labors in behalf of good read
ing entitle 1t.
Daily Republican., 1883-12-19
A hNOW STORM.

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Daily Republican., 1883-12-19


In t'c U. ). Senate on Tuesday bills
were reported and placed on The calen-
dar, TO provide u rivi, government ior
Alaska and to fl tx IL day for he meet
ing of the Presidential Electorf, Provide
for the counting Of the Electoral votes,
and the consideration OF questions
arising thereon. Mr.. HOar gave notice
that he would call up the bills on tho
first day on which the Senate should be
ready for legislative business. A reso-
luton offered by Mr. Van WyCk was
adopted, calling on the Secretary OF the
Interior to furnish copies OF mortgages
given by the Texas Pacific Halfway on
land granted by act OF March ), l6h J
also to inform the Senate OF the names
Of railroad corporations now claiming
lands that were not earned during me
lifetime OF the grant, toge' her WI Il tne
number OF acres claimed by each o. SAD
roads. Mr.. Sherman called up his reso'
Daily Republican., 1883-12-19
A Minister Ruined by Specula.

A sad case came to light at Toledo
Ohio, on Monday. Rev. Marc Emery
entered the ministry several years ago.
He was young man Of talent with
bright prospects, and was placed in
charge of the Methodist Church, Smiths
Ferry, Ohio, about two years ago. He
gave general satisfaction, and left the
place with an unusulliod reputation to
transfer his labors to the First Con-
gregational Church at Sugar Grove, Pa.
This was about ten months ago. lie
WAS young and handsome, and became
a general favorite, especially with the
ladies Of his congregation. One day
early in Noven Der, Emery hired a liv-
cry carriage and drove westward for
Sugar Grove, and since that time he
has not been seen III the vicinity. Three
weeks passed and nothing being heard
from him his affairs were looked into.
1t WAS discovered that he had left debts
behind him to the extent of $500. This
Included note for 800 endorsed by
NJ. b. Powley, a note on the Sugar
Grove Savings Bank for 800 and other
notes held by prominent citizens,
together with board bill for S25 due
poor widow. He left behind him
property valued at $3.50, which includ
ed horse, carriage, harness, clothing
books, sermons and other articles. Thest
were sold at public auction three weeks
ago. His library nelted 500. Emery's
salary, amounting to goo, was just
about due him when he disappeared
Therefore, his excuse for his sudden de-
parture could hardly have been tinan
cial embarrassment The vehicle with
which he departed was found soon at
ter at a neighbering village of East
Hickory. Emery now turns up at To
ledo, and has written a letter to his
former Pensioners at Sugar Grove
asking for their forgiveness. He says
he was ruined by speculation, and has
been wandering about from place tt
place in crazed condition. He il
now without friends and home, and ii
penniless.
Daily Republican., 1883-12-19
MischieyOus Malaria.

To say that malaria is mlschle
Ious is to put it very mildly. 1t is
Ill that and more. 1t is cunning
ieceitful, treacherous, sly, and un.
demanded. 1t does its work in the
dark, and in such a sly way that
much ofthe mischiefis done before
It is discovered. 1t saps the found
atoms of a healthy system. 1t robS
he blood of its vitality, demoralizes
he liver, confounds the stomach
md makes the victim wish he were
n his grave. 1t is sad to see people
lit down in their misery, content to
oe the victims of mischievous mall
ria, and thinking that nothing can
2e done for them. The power O.
browns IRON BITTEks over the
nischiefs of malaria has been sc
imply proved that there is no rea'
son why anybody who can procure
bottle of this Prince of Tonics
shall suffer. Great is the power Of
Malaria, and great are its disastrous
effects. But greater far is the beneh-
cent influence of BRowN's IRON Bit
rERs. The preparation Of iron in this
avorite family remedy can be taken
without running the teeth rproducing
Constipation and headache. 7
Daily Republican., 1883-12-19
New Orleans Political Murders.

NEW ORLEANS, December 1S.-The
preliminary examination of Sheriff
Brewster, John Dominick, A. M.
Ancoin, j d. Houston, Mike Early, d.
Donovan, accused of having committed
murder at the Seventh ward poll on
Friday, took place before Isecorder
Ford to-day. Many of the witnesses
were absent and the District Attorney
asked for continuance.
He said 1.-THE case was set down
very hurriedly and the State had no
time to make any preparation. 1t is an
extraordinary case and needs prepara-
ton. The killing occurred on Friday
last. No examination has been made
by the Coroner and it would be best to
await the result Of the Corouer's In
quest
Counsel for tho accused opposed a
continuance and Judge Ford decided
, to go on with the hearing. The testi-
mony was volulIinous and conflicting
! After examining numerous witnesses
Judge Ford said : "The public is anx-
iously awaiting all news from this case.
If there Is any person present in this
court who can directly or indirectly
testify to the guilt Of any Of the prison
ers at the bar, let them step forth and
do 80, as | wish to have thorough in
vestigaton. The Judge thereupon or
dered the discharge OF all the accused,
except Houston, who was committed
to the Criminal Court for manslaugLter
under 5000 bonds, which were at
once furnished.
Daily Republican., 1883-12-19
Bellevue Items.
Correspondence OF The REPUBLICAN.

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w. $500 n'l ana 10 m.tiny his marx an
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Daily Republican., 1883-12-19
LlYa GhrisfinaH Presents.

The popularity OF Birds for Christmas
presents grows each year. Their sweet sing
Ing is constant reminder OF the donor. A
good singing canary costs $3.50, and suit
able cage from 81 to IS. Five dollars will
purchase very superior cage and bird, so
you sec live presents are not expensive. For
little boys and girls, rabbits, white m ce,
guinea pigs, maltese kittens, globe OF gold
fish or puppy will be more appreciated
than anything you can give and tor a lady
nothing can be more suitable than bright
plumaged bird. a parrot or a dog OF some
fashionable breed. The trouble is however
to find reliable store whore these things
are sold and where you will not be imposed
upon. There is at least one place where
everything is one price and guaranteed, and
where is kept the largest stock in America Of
the Wonderful Night Singing Canaries. cage
birds Of all species, parrots OF every Kind
gold fish and aquara, dogs OF all species
rabbits, guinea pigs, maltese cats. tine bred
fowls and pigeons, besides all kind OF cages
twenty-five per cent lower than regular
prices This store is that Of the BIRD fooE
COMPANY 237 SOUTH EIGHTH STREET, PHILA
DELPHIA.
II you cannot call in person, send two
cent stamp for their illustrated catalogue
and you can have your present sent by ex
press with perfect safety, no matter how ta
the distance.
Daily Republican., 1883-12-19

Nofaculty is developed, no quality is
acquired, no power is gained, except
by constant exercise. If we desire our
young people to grow up into valuable
men and women, we must accust0m
Them gradually but steadily to assume
responsibility, exert their will and force
of character, to give out as we'll as to
take in, to act as well az to learn.
The life will be succession of steps
naturally following each other, each OF
which will bring new light, broader
views, and higher abilities to bear
upon increasing duties and responsible
ties as they arise.