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The Canton advocate. [volume] (Canton, D.T. [S.D.]) 1877-1897, 1884-04-03
SADDLE CREEK.

SADDLE CREEK.
O. Relfeld is buying COWS.
Dogs and prairie wolves make the night
hideous,
Persons holding timber claims had bet
ter be looking after their trees to see i
they are all right.
Mr.. Julian Case, of Waverly, Iowa
has closed bis school in Danevi!Ie, Turne
county, and is visiting his many friends il
this locality
Saddle creek must be on a bender if W.
are to judge by the multitude of deat
fish along its banks consisting of plckerel
suckers and cat fish.
VIII some one who knows tell III
through the columns Of the ADVOCATE l.
there is any law to prevent the shooting
of fish in the creeks and streams of Dako
ia.
Robin Kelley school closed to. day il
Turner county. If Robin was not con
frmed old bach we might look for new
house on a certain quarter section not tal
from here, but this is leap year Rob, look
out. ..-
School house number four is as stub
born as an army mule. Three applca
tions have been put in already TOR the
summer school. Whoever the lucky
school marin may | e she can rest assured
that school house number four is on a sol
id foundation.
Saddle Creek offers to sell out 70,
three thousand five hundred. This is
quite fattering inducement for those ir
search of good farm, as there are some
very good farms along the creek that VIZ
know Of could not be got for less than six
thousand
Mr.. Van Vorhis is busy finishing VI
the ''L'' of Mr.. Moulton's house, which
when completed will make fine addition
to his residence Mr. Moulton IS one O
our thrifty farmers, as anyone may sec by
looking over his stock of cattle, sheep
etc; he has already about twenty -fv.
lambs, four of which have been raised by
hand, one lamb seven weeks old raised BY
hand weighing thirty-fv pounds. w. F
Moulton has also purchased twenty-fv,
cotswool sheep of gentleman in Norwa,
township, and also has some very fin
lambs.
We call man brute when he goes tt
the saloon and gets drunk, and goes HON,
and beats his wife and children, but wha
can we call the man who never imbibes il
tangle foot but because of some slight of
fence on the part of his better half vii
walk out and get his horse whip and appl!
it to her whom he has pledged to love ant
protect? Is it possible that we have me1
in this civilized country that can do thi
seven times in as many years? We have
a law to protect our dumb brutes agains
cruelty from these lords Of creation, an,
why not (if we have not already, havl
The Canton advocate. [volume] (Canton, D.T. [S.D.]) 1877-1897, 1884-04-03
for Infants and Children.

"Castoria is so well adapted to children that
recommend it as superior to any prescription
known to me-" H. A. ARCHER, NJ D.,
III So. Oxford st., Brooklyn, NY.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1884-02-22
The Berlin Press and the Lasker Re-
solution.
iBy cable to the Dispatcb.J


BERLIN, February 21.-The North Ger
man Gazette (BIsmarck's organ) repels the
attacks Of the opposition newspapers on
the action OF Bismarck relative to the
Lasker resolution. II points out that they
do not express the slightest indignation at
the attempt OF foreign body TO interfere
In the internal affairs Of Germany. The
request addressed TO Bismarck by Minister
Sargent was OF such remarkable charac-
ter that it could only be explained by his
ignorance OF diplomatic usage. 1t
amounted to nothing less than asking the
Emperor to endorse the vote OF foreign
body and to hand it vised to the Reichstag,
for Prince Bismarck's duty is simply to
execute the demands of the Emperor.
Prince Bismarck Is not in the employ Of
the international Democracy but OF the
German Emperor. In the same way that
the American Congress had attempted to
cause the glorification OF the late lead
CIR Of the German secessionists by the En-
peror, so could any foreign progressist
body seek to give vote Of confidence in
Herr Richter, or socialist body similar
vote in Herr Bebel.
The National Gazette says: Prince Bis
marck's decree is deprived of all sting for
Congress and the American people be-
cause the whole affair is made entirely a
matter Of internal German policy. 1t is
doubtful, however, whether it weuld have
been necessary to trouble the Emperor
regarding such a purely formal matter as
handing the Lasker resolution to the
Reichstag. At any rate the consent OF the
Crown TO hand to the Reichstag the funds
subscribed in America for the relief OF
inundated Lasticar was never asked. and
numerous other instances OF similar de-
scription might be cited
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1884-02-22
The Alleged BENJAMIN Letter.

A DOCUMENT SAID TO HAVE BEEN POUND IN
THuRI0w WEEDS PAPERS ABROAD.
A Paris cable dispatch says: The arrival
OF an American paper containing the con-
troversy In reference to Mr.. BenjamiH's
alleged letter about the British recognition
OF the Confederacy caused on this side OF
the ocean no little amusement. Mr.. Ben
iamin stated to-day:
In the first place, nobody at all familiar
with the true state OF the facts could ever
have entertained the idea that l asked the
British Consul to introduce me TO Lord
Lyons. Lord Lyons and myself had lived
near each other for several years. and du-
ring that time had been In the habit
OF dining often at each others tables.
Consequently The assertion that i applied
to the consul for such introduction Is SIM
ply absurd. In August, 1860, during the
presidential campaign OF Mr.. Lincoln, l
remember being in San Francisco, engaged
with Mr.. Reverdy johnson upon the case
OF the New Almaden quicksilver mine. 1t
may have happened that some such letter
was fabricated as one Of the numerous
electioneering lodges OF the campaign.
and IL may have been sent by some politi-
cal buccaneer to Mr.. Thurlow Weed, who
would have not only perceived such de-
vice too foolish ever to be made use Of,
but also would have recognized it as spu-
rious and thrown it aside among his papers.
where the forged document was perhaps
found at the time OF his death.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1884-02-22
Fitx-John Porter's Thanks.

Under date OF February 4th, Fitz-John
Porter wrote as follows to Congressman
Oates, of Alabama, who was Confederate
colonel, and spoke strongly in favor OF the
bill for Porter's relief: ''In grateful APP
probation Of your kind, generous, and
most unexpected action in my behalf be-
fore the House on February LIST give you
the warm and sincere thanks OF myself and
Of those dear TO me. For your kindness
TO me and mine, and for the steady and
strong support you and your friends gave
TO my good friend General Socum, you
have my heart-my whole heart-and /
will be very much obliged il you will say
so to your associates from the South as
chance offers, with the assurance am ever
yours and theirs. / take pleasure in ac-
kuowledging also the truth OF history,
which from your own experience you have
50 fully expressed"
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1884-02-22
@. A. Mason Getting Dependent.

For some time past the President has
been in receipt of communications from a
man signing himself George Alburt Mason
and claiming that while in the service OF
the United States he had been despoiled of
certain property and $4,000 in cash. A
Washington special to the Philadelphia
Times says: Details Of the affair have al
ready been published in these dispatches,
and Mason, who insists upon the truth Of
bis story, demands an investigation by the
President. The latter, in a recent reply,
informed Mason that the case Is not pro-
per one for presidential interference.
The proceedings were instituted under the
direction OF the Treasury Department and
il Is within the discretion OF the Secretary
to order the investigation desired. Mean
while Mason is getting denunciatory and
declares that he will resort to harsh meas
ures il justice is not accorded hun, and
care has been taken at the White House to
keep him under surveillance.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1884-02-22
Brief News Iteu..

The Iowa Senate has passed the prohibi
tory bill by vote Of 80 to 10. The bill
defines intoxicating" liquors to mean
alcohol. ale, wine, beer, or any LIQUID
spirituous, vinous or malt. No person
shall manufacture or keep for sale as a
beverage any OF the above liquors.
II has been ascertained that In addition
70 the previously reported forgeries on the
part OF ex'Judge Finley A. johnson, who
has absconded from Ne1ark, N. j.. that
forgeries OF the name Of Henry Ward.
carpenter and builder, TO notes amounting
10 $4,000 have been discovered. II Is also
reported that there are still other forgeries
that have not yet come to light.
In New York Wednesday the suit Of
James s. Flynn against the New York
Elevated Railroad Company was con-
cluded In the Superior Court, and the fury
rendered verdict giving the plaintifr
$50, 000--the amount sued for. On the
10th Of November, 1878, Mr. Flynn acct
dentally drove bis horse into an excaya-
ton made by the company, and sustained
serious injuries.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1884-02-22
BERRYvILLE.

THE WEATHER AND THE RoADS-NEw BUILD
ISGs- THE IRON AND GRAIN INTERESTS.
correspondence OF the Richmond Dispatch.l
FEBRUARY 20, 1884.
Although our section has not suffered
from the floods TO which the western peo-
ple have been subjected, still we have been
much Inconvenience from the rains. Our
roads have been terrible, the by-roads at
least. Berryville has six macadamized
pixies, and these are always in fair condi-
t,on, but when you get of these you begin
TO sink Immediately, and to question whe-
Their you are not on your way to China.
The Shenandoah, too, has been putting on
airs, and has swelled considerably, doing
some damage, but Is now safe within its
banks.
We have had q few bright and sunny
days, and these served TO quicken building
interests in our town. Several new stores
are contracted for, and the promise is that
the coming spring and summer will wit
ness decided improvements all over our
prosperous little town. The Town COun-
ell seems 10 have caught the spirit OF pro-
gress, and is investigating as TO the cost
and expediency Of water-works. II is to
be hoped that few old fogies will not be
able to prevent this much-needed improve
ment, for last fall we were threatened with
a water-famine. Our streets are already
lighted and well paved, so that Berryville
looks like an amateur city.
The Northern Methodists are erecting a
very neat wooden church on Academy
street. They have room on the lot for a
parsonage, which they propose erecting
also. Every church in the town has pro-
yided home for its preacher.
A few months ago a gentleman from
Pennsylvania, who Is an experienced
miner, discovered very valuable vein Of ore
near the river, In this county, and has been
mining extensively. He says the ore is OF
the best quality, and promises the richest
results. Beyond question the iron inter
ests Of this county must some day prove
remunerative.
Very large shipments OF grain have been
made from this county during the past
season. One firm alone have paid freights
In the last two years amounting to over
$4,000. Other firms have done nearly as
well. An immense amount of money has
been invested i'm cattle, from which it is
hoped good returns will be received this
spring.
The citizens OF Clarke county are pros
porous and happy. SIGMA.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1884-02-22
washington letter.


A publication Of the list Of holders OF
registered Government bonds who get big
checks every quarter, and of the amounts
set opposite their names, would be much
more interesting, and might lead to more
results than the exposure Of the names
Of humble pensioners, which was re-
Gently made by order Of Congress
at great expense and trouble. A
friend of mine who gained a glimpse
into the treasured tome at The Depart
ment says the country would be surprised
at the wives and daughters Of men either
bankrupt or in embarrassed circumstances
who figure in the list as the holders OF big
blocks of these safest of securities. A
young lady Of Philadelphia Is down for
81, 800, 900, and two in Baltimore for
81, 5000 each. To publish their names
would set too many young fellows wild.
II Congress wants to make a sensation, let
ii order this list published suddenly, be-
fore there is a chance to alter or withdraw
any names.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1884-02-22

An Ottawa, Ont, telegram says an effort
is to be made this session to legalize
secret societies in the Province OF Quebec.
A bill to incorporate Orange societies in
the Dominion and to give them power to
hold property is now before Parliament,
but will probably meet with the same fate
at ii did last session through Catholic in
fluence and be thrown out. Mr.. White,
Of Montreal, prominent Mason, has given
notice that he will on Friday introduce a
bill to amend the Consolidated Statutes OF
old Canada respecting seditious and I'M
lawful societies and associations, which
will in effect legalize secret societies In the
Province Of Quebec. There will be
strong opposition to the bill by the Cath.
Ollie members in Parliament, who number
about one third Of the total vote.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1884-02-22
ROANOKE.

THE RYAN POISONING Casa QUESTION OF
N-RELIGIOUS-THE WEATHER.
Correspondence of the Richmond Dispatch.l
ROANOKE, February 81, 1884.
Intelligence having been received here
to-day from the State chemist, who has
charge OF the analysis Of the stomach Of the
iate Il. II. o. Ryan, colored barber and
preacher, supposed TO have been poisoned
by his wife, that he has discovered arsenic
in both the stomach and its contents, the
c0roner's Inquest In the case, that adjourn
ed from time TO time, will reassemble to-
morrow pursuant to adjournment. when
they will doubtless decide upon a verdict
In conformity with the conclusions OF the
chemist. Before, however, Marcella Ryan,
the wife, can be indicted. il will be
necessary to settle the mooted question
OF jurisdiction. The county Judge claims
that the case belongs to the new Hastings
Court OF this city, not yet organized,
while the newly-elected city Judge is Of
the opinion that the matter rests with the
County Court. The whole affair seems to
hinge on the question Of whether the muir
der was committed before or after the city
charter was passed by the Legislature 1t
is likely that the Circuit Court-Judge
Blair will be called upon to decide who
shall assume Jurisdiction in the premises.
Marcella Ryan's family have engaged Colo
mel CIV. marlborough, Of this county, and
a LAWYER from Baltimore, from whence she
came, as counsel for the defence.
The last County Court OF Roanoke pos
sessing Jurisdiction over this city Is now
In session. The new city court will hold
its irst meeting on the first Monday in
March. The Judge has not YET diyuiged
his appointments for officers Of the court,
who will hold until the LIST OF July, though
It Is not from any scarcity Of material from
which TO select.
Rev. II. j. McBryde, Of Lexington, Is
holding series OF meetings In st. Johns
Episcopal church, Rev. ID. NJ. Wood,
rector, which viii continue throughout
the week. They are largely attended by
deeply.interested audiences.
The late excessive rains have laid an
embargo on country traffic, by reason OF a,
depth OF mud. that Is alike appalling to
man and beast. REX.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1884-02-22

Leave
Richmond
Arrive
Scottsviue
Lynchb'rg
Lexington
Clft'n F'ge
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1884-02-22

The Hastings Court adjourned yesse
day for the term, which lasted on'y ioui
days. as ~ n
trifIIng nature, before bis court yesterday
morning. ra.
Workmen were engaged yesterday re,
building the large structure connecteu
with Mr.. Hansom's brick-yard wnlcn Wa
blown down by the storm TUESDAY hsne'
The river was receding slowly yesterday,
having fallen a foot or more during snc
day. -. g.
Messrs. Dunlop & McCance expect 10
commence work at their mill THIS aiter-
noon, after having been shut down ior
nearly two weeks on account OF the high
water.
Judge French Is expected to leave the
city to-day for visit to one OF the lower
counties.
Mr.. b. A. Hancock returned 20 the city
yesterday, after a short visit TO Powhatan
on business.
Two white men, evidently tramps,
stopped at Chula, on the Richmond ana
Danville railroad, Wednesday morning,
and remained short time. Two hours
after they left 1t was ascertained that $50
had been stolen from the depot agent.
Suspecting these men, he at once tele-
graphed to Powbatan station, enquiring
whether such persons had passed. Mr..
Piedmont, the company's agent at that
station, having seen two men OF tramp
like appearance pass short while before,
replied that telegram 10 Coafield would
likely secure their arrest. Quickly the
wires carried the news to Coalfield. Soon
thereafter, walking leisurely along, two
men were seen approaching the depot.
They were forthwith arrested and carried
back to Amelia Wednesday evening, where
they will be tried for larceny.
Mr.. ID. b. Goode, who lives in Chester
field about eight miles from Midlothian,
had eighty dollars stolen from his home
while be was attending Chesterfield Court
last week. No trace Of the thief has yet
been found,
Powbatan Courthouse had quite sensa-
ton on Wednesday OF this week. A drove
OF horses and mules arrived at the village
in charge OF fine-looking and handsome
woman. She has established her head
quarters there. and is now buslly engaged
in selling and trading horses.
The rain OF Tuesday night has settled
The roads Of the adjoining counties, and
persons with light vehicles and strong
horses can now venture to mske an ex-
ploration in the region OF eternal mud.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1884-02-22
THROUGH THE STATE.
LYNCHBURG.

DEATH OF VENERABLE CITIZEN CONDITION
OF MISUNDERSTANDING
fcorre~pondenee OF the Richmond Dispa,ch.I
FEBRUARY 81. 1854.
A. g. Dabney, Esq, venerable and
esteemed citizen. died this morning at his
home, on Daniels Hill, after an illness OF
several weeks. He was In the eighty-third
year Of his age, and until within the last
few years was actively identified with the
industrial interests OF this city. being one
OF the most prominent foundrymen In
Virginia. Mr.. Dabney married sister OF
the Hon. Joseph Segar. deceased, ana IL
survived By his wife and large family OF
children.
Draper McKennon, the young dry-goods
clerk who shot himself Tuesday evening,
still lies in q precarious condition. Inc
hall has not vet been extracted on account
OF the prostration suffered by the wounded
man.
The Fifth Maryland regiment will pass
through Lynchburg tomorrow morning
en- route TO New Orleans to participate IN
the ceremonies incident TO the unwilling
of she Lee statue. The regiment viii be
met at the Union depot by the Lynchburg
Home Guard In fatigue uniform.
Rev. DIR. Sutherland, pastor OF the Me-
fhodist Protestant church, is reported TO
be quite III, and Mrs. jain S. Langborne
Is also In critical state Of health.
A german at Bellevue High School last
night was attended by a large number OF
Lynchburg society bellies. BEAUMONT.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1884-02-22

out "school butter" and chase ensned,
the negroes throwing sticks and stones.
One OF the negroes overlook and got INTO
the wagon In which were Womack ana
teamster, whereupon Womack drew pis-
toll. The pistol was wrenched from DIS
hand, but recovered for him by the team
ster. and Womack shot at the negro, the
bullet lodging IN bis breast. Womack was
arrested and sent to jail at Chatham by
magistrate OF the county.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1884-02-22
n.exingfon Gazette.I

A few days since Mr.. Alexander Calvert,
who lives between Goshen Pass and Vie
toria Furnace, tracked large bear to It's
den in cave on Forge Mountain. Dir.
Calvert. on looking in the mouth OF the
cave, saw Bruins glistening eyes, and,
having had some experience In hunting
bears, fired bis pistol into the cave, reserv-
ing his shotgun for further service. After
the discharge Of the pistol the bear speed
ily emerged from the cave, and at once re.
ceIyed a load OF buckshot In the head.
The headquarters Of the bear netted 104
pounds. and were sold at the furnace at 20
cents per pound. The total weight was
probably not less than $50 pounds.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1884-02-22
BY Sutton < Co.,
Real Estate Agents and Auctioneers,
llO8 Main street,

THAT CEN ALL Y-LOCATE ID
Il THREE-ST0RY BRICK DWELLING SIT.
UATED AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF
SEVENTH AND CLAY STREETS, NO. 70l,
FOR SALE AT AUCTI0N.-At the request of the
owner we shall offer for sale at public auction,
upon the premises, on
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 1884,
at Az o'clock =. NJ that VERY DESIRABLE
PROPERTY located as above, fronting on the
south side Of Clay street and running back TO an
alley. The dwelling contains eight rooms and
kitchen with two rooms; bathroom. gas, water.
and culvert connections. This property Is very
conveniently located, being near the market,
churches, &c. Also, very near and convenient TO
the business portion of the city.
II Is now rented 10 good tenant. and Is yielding
good rent.
Persons wishing TO make profitable investment
In real estate should attend the sale.
TERMS: At sale. SUTTON & CO.,
fe2l AuctiOneers.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1884-02-22
A dispatch from Keokuk, Iowa. say,

A dispatch from Keokuk, Iowa. says
"The cannon-ball train on the Wabash
road was wrecked near Glenwood, No.,
Tuesday morning. The rear coach was
thrown from the track by broken rail,
overturned, hurled distance Of 100 feet,
and completely demolished. The passen-
gers were all, more or less, bruised and
shaken up. Six were badly injured. One
had his collar-bone broken, an old lady
had her side and head injured, two men
were seriously hurt, and two others terri
bly, injured"
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1884-02-22
BradIaugh's Case Causes Another Up.
roar I'm Commons.

LONDON, February 21.-The House Of
Commons was scene OF great uproar to-
day when the question OF admitting Brad
laugh was preached. Sir Stafford North
cote moved that the House reaffirm its pre-
vioUs resolution preventing Bradlaugh
from taking the oath and excluding him
from the presence of the House. After a
stormy discussion, in which Mr.. Gladstone,
Lord Randolph Churchill, and Mr.. Labou-
chere took part. Sir Stafford Northcote's
motion was carried by vote OF 226 to 49,
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1884-02-22
The Norfolk Eiecfion.

QUIET DAY--THE coALITI0NIsTs CARRY TIN
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES CASES.
Especial telegram to the DIspatch.I
NORFOLK, Va, February 2i.--The elec-
ton for members Of the Legislature passed
OF quietly to-day. II will be late hour
before the official vote Is counted. The
city has gone for the Coalitionists. elect
ing Parker, Banks, and Turner. Nothing
has been heard from Princess Anne. The
majority IN this city will probably be 400.
The grand Jury investigating the fraud
lllent registration adjourned to-day until
Monday.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1884-02-22
Two children shot for Targets

An Erie special says John Mcleod,
while at target practice to-day, turned his
weapon on two boys, Willie and Louie
Heisler, who were passing, and fired
several times at them. Both children were
seriously wounded. Mcleod was not ar
rested.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1884-02-22
Norfolk's ContriSution 90 the western
GufIeForS
Especial telegram to the Dispaic

Especial telegram to the Dispatch.I
NORFOLK, February 2l.--To-day the
food relief committee distributed the
money collected us follows: To Paducah,
Ky., e300; Newport, KY, $500; Catletts~
burg, KY. $500; Msysyille, KY, $500
leaving $244.11 on hand. As other places
are heard from this amount and additional
contributions will be forwarded.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1884-02-22
Odds and Ends.

Fifty per cent. saved to the consumer.
We have placed in our cigar showcase a
lot Of ten-cent cigars which we are selling
at five cents. All Havana filters.
W. ID. BLAIR & Co.,
1109 east Main.