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Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1884-02-21
FHE WEALTH OF DiKOYA.
|rful Estimate Shows . Total Population
Of $50, s2f, an Increase OF Over
i22,000 In q Year
assessed Valuation OF Property OF Over
ss9, 00O, 600, or an Increase Of
so Per Cent.

xrroS. Special Correspondence, Feb.
4 GOOD deal is written nowadays about
material OF Dakota, but
I,ute figures are not always accessible.
q especially true in regard TO the pop
,cn which, estimated to be all the way
go. 900 to $4,000, according to in
Anal enthusiasm. No authentic figures
] been made since 1850, when there
! In round numbers In the whole terri
$4,000 souls In July, 1882, Gen.
Ale and others prepared a table of
mates of population, based or the best
! ~obtainable. This gave the territory
,eihing over 211, 600. Last spring the
migration into Dakota, as is well known,
1 simply astonishing. Careful estimates
k~ouently placed the number as high as
boO In G single day. 1t is quite likely
q the total increase for last
- was not far from 1875, GOO
|onle. I have for several months been en-
|ayorine to get some figures that will show
approximate population Of the territory,
IA / have prepared the table which is given
low. The superintendent Of public in
has again ~endeavored to prepare
, estimate on the population, and the fig
res are partly from him, but generally from
e counties direct They may be too low in
me cases and too high in others They are,
arhaps. as q whole, as correct as possible
an actual count The estimate fol
st wear. compared with 1852, is as follows,
r-4...kna Der -Eotfpnatad Dom q
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1884-02-21
Fond Of Dogs.

The Chicago Inter-O Ocean tells Of q
mos. excellent lady of that city, we'll
known in society circles, who is the
owner of ifty-three dogs. They en-
brace every variety Of the canine race.
They are not allowed to eat meat, but
are treated frequently to oyster soup,
poached eggs, batter cakes, oatmeal,
etc. Their meals are prepared with as
much care as to cleanliness and form
as though they were human beings, and
the food is served as nicely as for In
yised guests. Ten gallons Of milk and
twenty pounds of oatmeal are fed to the
dogs daily, to say nothing of the great
quantities of oysters and eggs. When
the dogs are sick they receive the most
consider9.e attention, and ct no time
are they subjected to scolding Or pun
ishment OF any kind.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1884-02-21
BRIDAL Toilettes.

Although the fashion of using the
broche material for the tunic and cor
sage of bridal toilettes, and the plain
fabric for the skirt is preferred, yet this
custom is often reversed, and the broche
forms the plain skirt and long train.
IL the broche be very rich and stiff In
texture, with large raised designs, the
latter fashion is always followed. Bril-
dial dresses are made with plain skirts
of white satin or ottoman, figured with
lovely flowers in white velvet. One
toilette above such a skirt has a soft
graceful tablier of white crepe de Chine.
draped with garlands of orange flowers;
the train is of broche and is edged with
a crepe drapery; the corsage is OF broche
with gagged creTS plastron and pare
ment. trimmed with orange flowers.
Lace is largely used for bridal toi-
lettes, especially as hounces on skirts OF
b~ouillonne white satin. Many different
white frbrics are ased to compose a sin
gle dress. Orange flowers are employed
almost in excess m some models, form
ing sprays, garlands, clasps, knot, or
even detached flowers sprhikled all over
the skirt or train. The leaves are more
used than formerly, and at the same
time orange hsossom alone ii not con-
sidered the only flower for a bride, but
is often mixed with white roses and
sprays Of jasmine or lily Of the valley
The veil is aernted in pleats on the
top of the head, and falls to the waist
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1884-02-21

WEALTH or Il TERRITORY.
In this connection, it may prove OF interest
10 note the assessed valuation OF the different
counties for last gear, also compared with
the year previous The increase has been
sysr ST. ,000, 900, or nearly 90 per cent over
The valuation for the year previous. Ii Ia
worthy Of note that. for the past four years,
Ehe ~incrua1e hAs been just about 90 per cent
saeh year. At this rate, the valuation for
The following is an abstract Of b assess
nent roll for 1883, compared with that Of
1882:
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1884-02-21

"You see that large factory said q
q man to a New York Sun reporter.
st covers the entire block. Half a
million of money wouldn't buy it.
Well, it was built by a little piece Of
cord not more then six inches long
Eight years ago there lived Oh the west
side, in the third story of q cheap tena-
riens, saae~wta near the Nasth river 3
poor mechanic, who was kept poor be-
cause he had a passion for inyenting;
it amounted to a passion. BE didn't
drink and didn't travel with the politi-
clans, and all who knew his family
wondered why they should be SO poor.
Time passed on, aud still the man vas
poor. But at last he perfected an in
ventiiorr--sh5 simplest thing on earth
and with his patent in his hand he went
down town one day, and called for the
head of a house whose check was cur
rent for five figures anywhere In the
street The inventor offered to sell
two-thirds of his patent for
twenty thousand dollars If
the house would bind itself to
put one hundred thousand dollars into
factories for producing the little thing
that he had invented. The firm signed
e in less than an hour from the
time OF hearing the proposal, and IN an
other hour the inventor had converted
the firms check for twenty thousand
dollars into greenbacks. Lots we're
bought, and a factory wa erected. The
business speedily grew to gigantic pro-
portions, and at length the firm ac-
ouired all the rest of the block, and
covered it with brick and mortar, and
now the inventor is able to associate
with the millionaires. The Little gloye-
fastener-a piece of cord about Eix
inches long and a dozen little metal
hooks or bnttcns-is the thing that was
invented
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1884-02-21

In fyont, but is very long behind, en-
velcping the whole toilette. The gloves
are worn long, of kid or Suede, leaving
TO portion OF the bare arm visible
White SAITH shoes and white silk stock
Ings complete the toilette. The fashion
OF brides dresses changes very little.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1884-02-21

The Yankton Press AID Dakotian has
entered upon its twenty-fourth year.
A p%ostofice established at Darlington,
Charles Mix county.
Watertown, viii boom itself by invit-
ing the whole couatry to a territorial
dance.
John Reginald King, a prominent
young business man Of Sioux Falls,
died in Chicago.
Citizens of Miller have voted in favor
of incorporation.
Mr.. J.. G. Hague, boot and shoe dealer
of Aberdeen, has made an assignment.
A proposition to allow Dakota school
lands to be leased is to be made to con-
gress.
The houses Of Mr.. Rosa and Mr..
Laurence, in Goodwin, were burned.
Loss 81 800.
Wylie Winter, q Frederick, attorney
and land agent, is under arrest at Col
umbia, charged with ~embezzlement.
Aberdeen papers claim that $500 900
have been expended In building inn
provements in that city the past season.
Thomas Wise, a carpenter at work
on the Sioux Falls ~penitentiary, Sell
thirty feet, receiving serious injuries.
Citizens of NorthfeId are donating
soc, 900 to Mariner Humphrey q MARI
ner, who will erect a $4,000 Touring
mill there.
A. Goodman and wife, of Roscoe,
have recently lost four children by
diphtheria, and their residence was
burned Just after the last funeral.
More Woodlands have been arrested
at Sibley Island.
Hundreds of men are leaving Dead
wood daily, for the Cnur d'Alene mines.
1T is estimated that at least 1920 men
would make an exodus from Deadwood
in the spring.
TIE mother of Kid Wade, a Nebraska
horse thief and outlaw, is in Yankton,
having been driven from home with her
nine children by the hostility OF her
neighbors.
Charles Wilson and Fred Wexford
had a prize fight at Bismark, being 0
in six rounds by Wilford, who pocketed
SS2255 , and 500 gate money.
Barney Caulfield telegraphs from
Washington to the Deadwood Times
that everything looks favorable to the
passage of the bill to open up the Sioux
reservation.
DR.. harrington of Cheyenne is miss
ing. and diligent search is being made
for him by his neighbors. 1t is be-
l;eved he was lost while going from his
claim shanty to his team during a bllz-
Yard.
Mrs. DIR. Brown was thrown from O
carriage at Huron, and dangerously
hurt in the neck and spine.
The Methodists Of Huron occupy
their new church. About $4,000 was
raised to pay the debt.
The trial of Alex. Mcclure for shoot
ING Tom Mullaly at East Grand Forks
last September, resulted in q sentence
of entity. and the prisoner was sem
fenced to two years at hard labor in the
p~enitentiary.
r. r. Kelley, q well-to-do farmer hv-
mo near White Lake, has been threat
sned with lynching by his neighbors on
sa,nt of q brutal assault on his wife
and several small children.
At o term Of the district court Of Col
umbia. Weeks, who is charged with at-
temptinc TO murder his daughter at the
Hatel Artesiau, Aberdeen, last fall, was
released on his own recognizance-
Bradstreet's March book viii show
~six,y-fiye new postofices established IN
Dakota since Dec. Is, 1888, and 100 new
800 of firms and individuals doing
business in that territory within the
sama Ienpth Of time.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1884-02-21

Oh cne land Is stiii vested in the cenerar gov
srnInent ~ is only after the patents ara ia
,neo that the land becomes taxable. d
teen from the following figures: 70
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1884-02-21

Total CO. 55, 900 4T,70i,479
TAXABLE ACREAGE
Ii has been frequently said that Dakota mas
shout 9G. DuO. 900 acres of la'.L Bu " ~ ~
IA hs rpuneMhegad that the title 20 nearly IA
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1884-02-21

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petition @forss.]
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sins the legal mn
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Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1884-02-21

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Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1884-02-21
GLASSES OF

CLASSEb Of fhOEEhA -
The property OF the territory is divided into
he following classes:
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1884-02-21

For the purpose of comparison, "a OF not
ing the rapid growth OF the territory, the
following figures are given which show the
valuation for the last four years:
For 1seo $40, 1907 s
For lse1 81, 301,8fs
Nor ieso Al, T0l, 4T9
Fof 1ssa $500. 50, 155,907
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1884-02-21
MilIers.

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ell KNEW j
heat was adysS]
mill in the cO,,l
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1884-02-21

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Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1884-12-20
Ayers Sarsaparilla.

Since then Mr.. LELAND has recommended
AYERS SAnsAPARILLA in many similar
cases. and he has never yet heard of its fail
ure to effect radical cure.
Some years ago one of Mr.. ..ELAND's farm
laborers bruised his leg. Owing to tho bad
state of his blood, an ugly scrofulous swelling
Or lump appeared on the injured limb. lior-
rible itching of the skin, with burning and
darting pains through the lump, made life
almost intolerable. The leg became enor-
mously enlarged, and running ulcers formed,
discharging great quantities of extremely
offensive matter. No treatment was Of any
avail until the man, by Mr.. LELAND's direc-
ton, was supplied with AYERS SARsAPA-
RILLA, which allayed the pain and irritation,
healed tho sores, removed the swelling, and
completely restored the limb to use.
Mr.. LELAND has personally used
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1884-12-20
Eastern VieaUs of the Coat Trade.

Business is very dull, some fair
bituminous coal selling at $2.9o@$3.
PhtladepAia.-The bltuminous
people are still hopeful of what they
can accomplish next year; but at
present prices for pea and culm an
thraclte, bituminous does not make
much Roadway. 1t is true that btu
minous has made progress, but the
anthracite people say that it is of no
consequence, that no reduction will
materially affect demsnd, that moth
ing can be done to offset the general
depression, and that only general re-
vival of the industries willremove the
incubus that rests on the coal mining
industry. Reductions are in progress
and but few fresh strikes have taken
place since Monday. The anthracite
miners are organizing and discussing
how to induce their employers to en-
ploy them full-time. There is sur
plus of labor in the Clearfield region.
Bostom.-There ia slow state of
affairs in the bituminous branch of
the. market. Both Clearfeld and
Cumberland operators are rolling up
q heavy production. Bituminous
men believe that the excess Of pro-
duction has more than replaced that
amount of anthracite coal, and fur
ther that the newly gained tonnage
will be kept in the future. The
strikes that threatened have been
averted, as there seemed to bo moth
ing left for the miners but to make
the best of it. No trouble is expect
ed on this score. Cargo lots are sold
at $3.55@$3.70 delivered, according
to quality.-Engineering and Mining
.T0Hr,n7
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1884-12-20
OTHER DIsCREPANCIEs.-An Ole

OTHER DIsCREpANCIEs.-An old
coal man told the JOURNAL several
years ago that nothing was more
uncertain than an analysis of coal"
This remark was this week brought
to mind by reading in the Chicago
Mining Reriew a report fixing 1859
per cent. of carbon in Georges Creek
coal. This ratio, as against all other
constituents, exceeds that of any btu
minous coal in the world, even the
great shropshire" of England,
which contains 1886 per cent. 81
A. S. McCreatb, however, gives our
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1884-12-20

THERE is serious complaint of a
paper out West named the Louisville
Observer on account of deductions
drawn from the following patriotic
remark:
louisville has the largest quarry in
Nebraska, which speaks well for the
town.
That is q slight offsnse compared
with reports We have seen of the coal
mines of Cumberland. Writers and
papers in that city, taken en- masse,
are guilty of similar indiscretion
seven times week. In fact the
habit of assuming for the city the
credit due the Creator and the geo.
logical formations Of this portion of
Maryland, has grown 80 constitution
al that it is no longer an artistic lie.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1884-12-20

coal 1851 and 1928, and to Clearfeld
74.264 and 74.009.
Another analyst, "name not given,"
allows the "Hampshire' coal of this
region 79.5 and the Generalization"
s1.96. q
T Verify, there are margins and mar
gins, but the preponderance ofexpert
testimony favors Georges Creek coal
az the best steam-generator in the
world.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1884-12-20
ADDITIONAL LOCAL.

Teachers I,,stitute.-The efforts
making for successful institute prom
Use profitable outcome. Prof. E. V.
DeGraff, of Washington, D. c., a
thorough teacher and expert institute
man, will give our instructors the ben
eft of his experience and requirements.
The teachers of the county, without
exception, owe it to themselves and
those whom they serve to attend the
institute each session of each day.
They owe it to themselves because
the institute is on the road to advance
ment to those whom they serve be-
cause they are pledged to give their
pupils the best training that in them
lies,
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1884-12-20
A DIsCREPANCY.-The Cumber-
land Nesvs of Monday publishes the

A DISCREPANCY.-The Cumber-
land Mesos of Monday publishes the
following statement: ',-r ....
While the question Of reduction of
wages to take effect December LIST was
pending it was stated that the Clearfield
, region was paying 40 cents per short ton,
while the companies in our region had
announced reduction to 40 cents per
long ton. We understand from reliable
sources that that statement WAS en-
tirely incorrect Some of our cont
panies have made it their business to
inquire in tho Clearneld region rs to
the exact facts. Tho price paid there
is 40 cents per gross ton. AS the law OF
Pennsylvania requires that the price
should be- figured on the short ton,
some few Of the companies pay IS cents
per short ton, which is only 39i cents per
long ton.
As one Of the "many facts worthy
of preservation for future reference"
we find in Frederick +. Saward's an
nual compendium for 1884, the Coal
Trade, the following:
Wages are now only forty cents a
net ton in this (Clearield) region.
Certainly somebody's authoritative
report is incorrect.
Since the above was written a
correspondent Of the Baltimore Sun,
writing from the Clearfeld region,
corroborates the NeaUs' statement.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1884-12-20
New advertisements.
WARREN LELAND,
whom everybody knows as the successful
manager Of the.
New advertisements.
Largest Hote! ENTERPRISES

of America, says that while passenger from
New York on board ship going around Cape
Horn, in the early days of emigration to Cal
ifornia, he learned that one Of the officers of
the vessel had curod himself during the voy-
age, of an obstinate disease by the use of
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1884-12-20

Observation-Disclosures Illustrated
Magazine for January, 1885 is fine
number, furnishing food for thought
and many admirable suggestions for
the household. Among the interesting
features, is a new serial, called ga
Strange Girl" by Mr.. Charles Barnard.
An illustrated article on New Orleans
is interesting as well as seasonable, in
view of the coming Exposition and
another good illustrated article is on
etching. Jenny June furnishes a
paper on ''The School of the Future"
The various departments are we'll fill
ed and fine steel engraving Of
Charlotte Corday makes an attractive
fir ontispiece. The Magazine is dubbed
with the JOURNAL for $40.
There will be services in the Episco-
pal Church Christmas morning at 1Ob
o'clock.
A gentleman was in yesterday and
made himself Christmas gift which
will be a wellspring of pleasure all
next year. He subscribed for the
JOURNAL. go thou and do likewise"
if not for yourself, some friend; that
is, if you have not already done so.
The Methodist Sunday school will
hold their entertainment on Christmas
evening in the church. The exercises
will consist Of reading, singing and
distribution of presents and candy.
The late fair enabled Company D to
get out of debt.
At Tuesdays session of the Orphans
Court the last will and testament of
John NJ. Porter, was filed for record.
The jury list for" the January term
will probably be published to-day,
President Baughman is doing one
good thing. He has started out to
pay off the canal employees. He is
evidently determined on ''!oltlng the
other fellows walk:'
The invitations Tor the Social Four's
select hop have been sent oat. We
are informed Prof Hocking's or
chestra will furnish the music for the
Grand Opening March, as also the
music for the evening, including the
Grand March of 1885, which will take
place at l2t O'Clock, and is known as
"Gariield's March"
Gaily the democrat picks up his grip,
saying te Albany onward I'll skip,
Singing, "From Salt river htler |
come. Grover dear, Grover dear, give
me plum"
Our fruit and vegetable packer,
Hon. 5. l.. Turner, of Flntstone, has
completed his seasons pack, in all
about $4,000 cans, and the goods are
being shipped to points in Maryland,
Ohio, Pennsylvania, West Virginia,
ETC., besides what is exported to New
Jersey. 1t behooves our merchants
to get their orders in early to obtain
the advantage of home grown and
home-prepared edibles.
The ladies of the NJ. E. Church,
South, will hold fair during the Holt
days. See advertisement.
The trial Of Charles Knoche, charged
with the murder of Henry Sanders,
near Cumberland, several months ago,
was concluded in Hagerstown this
week. The jury rendered a verdict of
murder in the second degree" The
penalty is not less than five nor more
than eighteen years in the penitentiary.
A motion for new trial is pending.
Now is the time for the strategist of
the domestic and social circle to am-
bush his wife, children, sister, mother,
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1884-12-20
Chesapeake and Potomac Telephon,


COMPANY present
" scribers, with the
Adams Express,
American Coal Co.,
Bainbridge q Co.,
Barton Public Office,
Bracket, +. Il. (res)
Beall, Mrs. w. K. (res.,
b. d o. Express,
b. a. o. Freight,
B. & o. Dispatcher's
office,
Boyd, A. Hunter,
Bopp & Co.,
Brace, Dr.C. II.
Brace & Richmond,
Bruce, DR.. J. J. (res)
Brandler, j. n. NJ.
Blattau, J. A. (res)
Beall, BauSh q Co.,
Frostburg,
Brant, l.. w.
Borden Mines,
Borden Shaft,
Blochcr, II. w
Burwell, p. h., Mount
Savage,
Campbell & Co., w: ?.
Campbell, Mrs. Z. H.
Creulzburg, H., Barton
City Hall,
Clark, James,
Clark, Jas, distilfery,
Cooks Mill,
Court House,
Coulehan Bros,
Consolidation Coal Co.
Office,
Consolidation Coal Co.
Wharf,
c. & O. Canal Office,
Cumb'rd Cement Co.,
c. 4 P. r., Frostburg.
Cumberland Glass Co,
Cumberland Beef Co.,
Dixon, John 7.
Daughtrey & Co, p. II
Farrell, Mrs. NJ,
Fisher, John, .
Frcdlock, L. j., Pied
mont,
Flurshutz, II. [. f.
FURY & Son,
Frostburg Exchange,
Fulton & Co., j. A.
C uiuTt. II II
- i1 ~ ~ no Ion.
u, o ~, NJ. " =
Cos 0tiirse'
G Gas V Wnrl,s
Hast, John T.
Healey, DR.. Tho's NJ.
Helm d Co...
Henderson, lr, Georg'
u uuilo'tiui'' e. " ~ So''o''
H IiuiIioi Viii, ~ 80 o,Hoo,
Hermann, j. G.
Hotel Elberon,
Hltchlns Brothers'
TT, + rosl9 u tuo.,
Johnson MIME 70,
Johnson Toi!a > tcG y
10Y, Joseph ~ pno,t
Jones, Dr' a. D" L roSt'
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1884-12-20

A Pennsylvania girl bet fifty
kisses against winter wrap on the
election, and lost. Once in great
while we envy the fit of another fell
lows boots,
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1884-12-20

The river coal miners, in conyen-
ton at Monongalieia City, Pa, Mon
day, determined to demand an addi-
tionsl half cent per bushel for min
ing
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1884-12-20

The Senate Thursday confirmed
the nomination of Hugh McCullooh
to be Secretary of the Treasury.