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The Canton advocate. [volume] (Canton, D.T. [S.D.]) 1877-1897, 1884-10-30
Public Speaking.

Gesticulation is foreign to our nation;
and yet the man who would be an
orator must learn what to do, as we'll
as what to avoid doing. with his arms
and hands. The word is but an echo;
the ambassador of thought. All ener-
getic passion, all deep sentiment, must
be heralded by expression, or by out
ward and visible sign of some sort,
otherwise the words will fall coldly, as
emanating from the intellectual ma
chine, and not springing, warm and
irrepressible, from the heart. Talma,
in his treatise on the art of acting, says:
''The gesture, the attitude, the look,
should precede the words, as the flash
of lightning precedes the thunder"
Yet, if you watch any uncultivated
speaker, you will find that his action
never indicates the path he is travel
ing, but follows it. Observe the timer
ant preacher, whose apoplectic elo-
quence suggests that he is suffering
from q determination of words to the
mouth; you will see that the finging of
his arms to and fro is an effort to add
force to his words, not the outcome of
strong feeling before it has broken into
SpCCCu. AuC u ltC cllGOl 1AOfSAAVAGo
must appear so spontaneous that they
pass unnoticed, and yet, insensibly,
they will affect his audience. The
most powerful speakers are always,
more or less, actors, who identify them
selves with tho cause they advocate.
Cold rhetoricians who have not this
capacity may bring conviction to our
reason when we read their speeches in
the papers the morning after they are
deliVered; but, lacking the passionate
persuasiveness of men whose voice and
frame vibrate with the emotion their
words evoke, they will never touch the
hearts or rouse the enthusiasm of an
audience.
In public speaking, as in reading. it
is of primary Importance that the voice
be not pitched too high or too low,
but that the keynote be struck in the
middle of the register. Many persons
become exhausted in reading, or in adj
dressing an audience, from ignorance
Of the art of respiration, and from an
erroneous notion that it is necessary to
employ some non-natural tone. Neith-
er is it essential to shout in order that
the speakers words may be carried to
the furthest extremity of large hall.
There can be no greater mistakes than
these. As in singing, so in oratory,
the most natural emission of the voice,
if combined with distinct articula-
ton, will "tell'' more ct a great dis
tance than all the believing in the
world. Actors are especially liable to
forget that violence is not power, and
that loudness is rather indicative of
hysterical and feminine impotence than
of manly force. I sat beside great
actress at the theater lately, when
scene which should have torn out our
very heart-strings was being enacted.
"Why do they talk so loudp" she
whispered to me. ''They would pro-
duce twice the effect if they did not
scream at each other. = Nineteenth
Century.
The Canton advocate. [volume] (Canton, D.T. [S.D.]) 1877-1897, 1884-10-30
BLACK LIES,

The News is at its old tricks. Not hav,
ing any groundwork upon which to ven,
his spleen the editor concocts series of
fabrcations, without foundation and with
malicious falseness. In his last issue the
editor claims that A. B. Wheelook boltcd
the legislative ticket TWO years ago and
supported the democratic nominee. This
is what might be called black lie. Mr..
Wheelock left Eden October l, 1882, and
did not returc until christmas. He was
not at home after the nomination, at elect.
ion or during the campaign. He was lay.
ing track for the Milwaukee, company, and
had nothing whatever to do with the cam.
paign.
The other charge as to his failure to
keep record while school officer is anoth-
er falsehood, Mr.. Wheelock was absent
all the time laying track for an honest liv-
ing, while the parties who are now at
tempting to injure his character were at
Yankton assisting in the iniquitous capitol
removal scheme The school matter was
left with Myron Odell, one OF the direct
ors, and Mr.. Wheelock had nothing to do
with the matter It is the old removal
gang-Nash, Millet and Jerauld. that are
now fighting Mr.. Wheeock, and they can
descend to about the smallest and meanest
series Of abuse ever noticed in political
campaign. They should be branded as
falsiGers, and a good vote for Wheelock is
the iron to be used. Brand them.
The Canton advocate. [volume] (Canton, D.T. [S.D.]) 1877-1897, 1884-10-30
The republicans of Lincoln county are

The republicans of Lincoln county are
generally willing to get out and cast a full
vote when occasion demands. This oc-
casion now looms up as an important
necessity for full representation of the
population of this great territory, and
especially in Lincoln county should the
citizens take advantage of this attempt at
securing ratio of our population. Neith
er the republicans or the democrats can
afford to stay away from the polls next
Tuesday, Very naturally we would like
to exercise some influence at the coming
constitutional convention that will pre-
pare constitution for Dakota as state.
We would like to have something to say
about the election of United States sena-
tors, congressman, judges, governor and
other state officers, and the vote for Judge
Clifford will doubtless be taken as the ba-
sis of representation at the next republican
convention. It'll very plain conclusion
that should reach the mind of every voter
this absolute necessity for full vote for
the.republican nominee, and we shall be
pleased to note that Lincoln county voters
acquiesced in this opinion.
A. C. Mellette, chairman of the terri
torial central committee, has prepared a
circular which should be perused by every
interested citizen OF Dakota. To enumer-
ate he p1opounds the following points:
1st. The number of votes is the only
criterian of Dakota's present population,
a matter vital to attaining division and
admission at the next session OF congress.
ID The vote for Judge Clifford will
doubtless be taken as the basis of repre-
sentation OF the several counties in the
next republican convention.
Sd. In case of division and admission,
which will undoubtedly occur before
another election, the vote cast inNovem-
ber by each county will form the basis for
that county's representation in ~ the
constitutional convention; ~ in both
branches Of the general assembly, which
will elect United States senators; (3) in the
district for representatives in congress; AZ
in the district for judge of circuit court
and prosecuting attorney; (5j IN all the
polical conventions in the new state for
nominating county, district and state Of
fccrs.
The republicans of Lincoln county can
not afford, in view OF these facts, to stay
away from the polls. The vote is the
most important and far reaching in its in
fuence that you will be permitted to cast.
Organize the voters of each precinct into
solid phalanxes for the protection of the
county's interest on election day. Re-
grets for failure on the part of our citi-
zens to do ther duty now and do it well,
will be lasting and vain.
The Canton advocate. [volume] (Canton, D.T. [S.D.]) 1877-1897, 1884-10-30
What a Young Woman Wrote.

The Columbus (Ga.) Sentinel pub
ished the following model letter:
GA 6-20-84 My DEAR
HONEY: l have just laid aside my
work and have taken my pen in hand
to show you that do think about you
in fact the trouble is to keep from
thinking of you all the time this after
noon just before commencing dinner !
felt so lonely that didn't know what
to do now as l never had such feeling
before / met you l can not help but
think must be in love well if / am in
love with you am sure Ihave no need
to be ashamed of it you see when I got
the potatoes and was about to have
them for dinner I just thought how
nice it would be if was just doing
that for your dinner and mine only in
our snug little house when are you
going to get your license think you
are 50 long about it I amt in hurry
but then would like to get married II
we are going to do it at all and not be
fooling away all these short summer
evenings as ever your DARLING.
The Canton advocate. [volume] (Canton, D.T. [S.D.]) 1877-1897, 1884-10-30

In all walks of life and in every phase
of human existence we find the muggarl.
In some localities the character of the all
ment assumes more violent form, trans
forming the subject into what is termed
the political ''mugwump''-an objector
and kicker on general principles and
fair comparison with the missing link that
Darwin failed to find The mugwump
neither argues from principle nor con-
fines himself to the dominant subject, but
from standpoint of absolute nihility drifts
off into an endless continuation of entan-
gled nonenteties, closing the characterless
series with reminder of the TERRIBLE
force of the argument there presented.
Like the dude of modern origin the wug-
wump resembles human character so far
as their privileges extend the sublime eli
max of their ambition being to initiate
man. In the futherancc of this ambitious
halluclnation the controlling factor hold
ing together this organization is the hope
for direct personal elevation through the
downfall Of the accused, or the prospective
distinction shown the subject of their
praise. Thinking to profit by the exist
ence of political disaffection throughout
the country these chronic kickers bubble
over in an appeal to their followers, asking
that party principles be cast aside tor
the advancement of the cause they repre-
sent and that convention decisions be over
ruled for the pure love cherished toward
the defeated aspirant. These so-styled re-
publicaus lose sight Of the fact that the
arguments should have been made at the
caucuses or the convention, and that the
jury are about to return verdict. They
forget that the trial LAS been had and that
an appeal to the court OF supreme decision
must be accompanied by something more
potent than mere disgraceful filings at the
successful Client
The ticket at the head of the column in
the News OF last week is not the republi-
can ticket. The Lincon county republi-
can convention met in this city some ten
days ago and prepared ticket fairly,
honestly and satisfactorily. This ticket
may be found at the head Of this column
in the ADVOCATE to day, and is the selec-
ton Of the republicans Of Lincoln county.
! Look it over, ard if the intention Of
/ scratching dominates, do so understand
The Canton advocate. [volume] (Canton, D.T. [S.D.]) 1877-1897, 1884-10-30

D. H. Hawn announces himself an in.
dependent candidate for probate judge.
Dan is an old settler, efficient and honest,
and would doubtless make a good officer.
Had he received the nomination the col
umns of the ADVOCATE would have been
wide open for his support, as they are now
for Buck Whceock, the nomineee. We
refrain from personal attacks upon candi-
dates, believing it not only wrong but in
some oasos wilfully malicious.
The Canton advocate. [volume] (Canton, D.T. [S.D.]) 1877-1897, 1884-10-30

This is, decidedly, year for wedding
out thistles. We have several varieties
of thistle, of which the Canadian is the
one of acknowledged injury, This plant
originated in England and was afterward
transplanted in Canada, thus its name.
Of the injurious factors that constitute
this plant the average American reader is
posted to that degree that will admit of
but little comment, and the proverblal
usage of the word 'thistle'' is applicable
in more ways than one, to more men than
many. Sometimes this plant is the sal
vatiOn of the farmer, the cause Of the de-
velopment of his farm. For instance,
when the appearance of the plant begins
to assume proportions of destructive mag
nitude and the unwary farmer passes the
matter by as something beyond the de
mands of his immediate attention, strin-
gent laws are enacted that the subject be
saved from financial destruction. 1t seems
strange that men sometimes act so utterly
oblivious of matters entirely Of interest to
themselves, but it is human nature and
beyond argument. 1t is simply case
wherein man advises man and a govern
ment controls the governing of its people.
The English thistle bears the same COM
parison to our well titled fields as the dem
ocratic free trade notions to the prosper
Gus protective American. The seeds of
English free trade and pauper labor be-
come planted, and at periodical intervals
the protective American wades in and
compells the people to sever the ruinous
plant, or at least confne its growth to a
condition where no damage may result.
English free trade is the thistle, and the
republican party the law that every four
years orders its extinction. As citation
of this statement the present campaign is
brought to the attention of the reader.
With the democratic party clamoring for
popular distinction through false cries of
reform and morality, we find the sprouts
Of the Canadian thistle branching out and
propagating in the feature of free trade
embodied in European policies. But
stronger and more potent in the essence
of national popularity we find Blaine and
the republican party demanding the exter-
mination Of this plant on the grounds
that the interests of the people themselves
demand it. This is a government for
and by the people, and protection is alb
solutely and beyond mistake a ne
cessity. On the platform, then, of a na-
tional necessity, the republican party de.
mand the election OF Blaine and Logan
and a republican congress, in order that
the people protect themselves, and the
interests Of the United States receive pro-
lection.
In 1876 the country was enjoying the
The Canton advocate. [volume] (Canton, D.T. [S.D.]) 1877-1897, 1884-10-30

effects OF terrific panic, caused by over
production in every class of business and
the bursting of mammoth enterprises
running on insufficient capital. The dem
ocratic party went into the campaign with
the reform and change Cry, which
with the advantage of having a strong and
popular candidate almost defeated the
republican candidate. In addition to the
general stagnation being charged as a re-
suit of mis- government by the dominant
party, the republican organization carried
a heavy load in not securing an aggressive,
popular nominee. In regard to the hours
between the date of the election and lnau-
suration Of Hayes we need say nothing.
The fears of an entire change ct national
policy, the elevation of the southern Sc
cessionists and the disruption Of the party
that had SO materially aided in the devel-
opment and financial success Of the United
States; Of all this we need say nothing ex-
cept that when the republican policies
were finally sustained there was long
drawn breath of relief
After the election the English free trade
thistle began encircling Its poisonous roots
among the democratic ranks, and along
about 1880 the decapitation process again
became necessary. The republican party
was the executoner. From the stanpOlnt
of protection to American industries
James A. Garfield went into the canvass,
and the handsome Endorsement of his is
sue was sufficient proof that the people
were wiIe-awake to the necessity of home
protection. This should have been les
son to the democracy, but it is now neces-
sary to strike boldly at the root and cause
a complete extraction The democratic
attempt at the introduction of pauper la
Dor will receive a stunning blow by the
election of Blaine
The test next Tuesday throughout the
United States is as to whether the people
intend to protect the people, or English
free trade dominate. 1t seems almost III
credible that the solid south is so blind to
her own interests, but as usual the north
will step in and prove that the United
States is a nation for the people, north
and south alike, and not for British mo-
nopolists. The New York independents
have prepared their own funeral Taking
a positionhostie to the head of the nation
al republican ticket they have drf:ed into
a support of bourbon doctrine that would
shame a northern democrat Of protective
principles. The Irish American column
that has rallied to the support Of Blaine
were forced to accept the Blaine ISSUE
through the ranting hypocrisy Of the anti
Blaine free trade movement Of the New
York independents, and the tantamount
Butler following materiaizes from the an
ti-free trade portion of the wrecked democ
racy. a political cyclone is in TIE air.
and the walls of the democracy will be
drowned by the hurrahs Of the protection
ist, with the democratic party swamped by
an issue to which every nerve was strained
for evasion. 1t was an aggressive cam
paign, led by Goliah of modern states
manship, and will result in the continual
ton of republican principles by a majority
of thirty y-eight electoral votes, possibly
sixty. The democracy called for issues;
they have had them. ..-...,.
The Canton advocate. [volume] (Canton, D.T. [S.D.]) 1877-1897, 1884-10-30

The ADVOCATE is in desperate straits to find
some answer which will break the terrible force OF
correspondents article in last weeks edition OF
the News. Not being able to reply to that cores
pondent, the editor of the ADVOCATE resorts to
the "former rule followed by that gentleman" and
manufactures such words as "vindcatiye,' "irrec-
oncibity" ''orgnation" but what he means by
them, do not know, and don't believe he
does either. We wish the editor of the ADVOCATE
would lend us his dictionary. The words he fires
at us promscuously, are unable to find in
our dictionary, 80 we don't know whether wo are
hurt or not. They may be loaded with dynamite,
they may be of the material "tumb.e bugs" use
in making their marbles--News.
The editor need have no fear Dia-
mond will not cut diamond, neither will
tumble-bug material produce injury to a
substance Of the same origin An every
day reader would naturally infer that this
tumble-bug coating was pretty well hard
ened, Of: the interior makeup Of the
News marble would never have exhibited
such display of uncnlightenment. Try
again, Brother Nash, but the next time
consult bette" authority than your own
imagination. Buy dictionary
The Canton advocate. [volume] (Canton, D.T. [S.D.]) 1877-1897, 1884-10-30

In the coming constitutional convention
and in all state conventions for the next
two years, the representation of Lincoln
county will be based upon the vote cast
next week Turn out en- masse next
Tuesday, and drop ballot into the box
for Judge Giffor0 This is desirous for
the future representation of Lincoln coun-
The Canton advocate. [volume] (Canton, D.T. [S.D.]) 1877-1897, 1884-10-30
s. f[awn and Nash n

Messrs. I[awn and Nash are making
desperate attempts to break the strength
of the straight republican ticket, although
to the credit of Dan we learn of nothing
coming from him that leans toward smut
in conducting the campaign. Republi-
cans in every township should be on theil
guard, and see that full vote is polled
for A. B. Wheelock for Judge of probate.
The Canton advocate. [volume] (Canton, D.T. [S.D.]) 1877-1897, 1884-10-30

Republican National Ticket.
For President
JAMES G. BLAINE.
For Vice President
JOHN A. LOGAN.
Territorial Ticket.
For Delegate to Congress
OSCAR 5. CLIFFORD,
OF Lincoln County.
Legislative-First District.
For Member of tho Council,
A. c. HUETsON.
WIN. DUNCAN,
For Members of the House Of Representatives.
OLE A. HELVIG,
JOHN LARSON,
E. B. DAWSON,
HANS MYRON,
County.
For County Commissioner, District No.2,
FRED GERBER.
For Treasurer,
B. C. JACOBS.
For Register of Deeds,
NELs M.JACOBSON.
For Sheriff,
I'M. NORTH.
For District Attorney, Lincoln County,
A. r. BROWN.
For Probate Judge,
A. B. WHEELOCK.
For County Superintendent,
We BENEDICT.
For County Surveyor,
0. E. REA.
For Coroner,
The Canton advocate. [volume] (Canton, D.T. [S.D.]) 1877-1897, 1884-10-30

After reading the columns of abuse
against Mr.. Wheelook in the News, we
felt like initiating, the old lawyer who
had listened to four-hour address to the
jury from his opponent. He followed the
example of his friend and submitted the
case without argument.
The Canton advocate. [volume] (Canton, D.T. [S.D.]) 1877-1897, 1884-10-30

The straight republicans in this legisla-
tive district should see that the full
strength is brought out for the legislative
ticket, Now that the election of Blaine
and Logan is assured let this district fall
in line with hurrah.
The Canton advocate. [volume] (Canton, D.T. [S.D.]) 1877-1897, 1884-10-30

1t was formerly Nash-J erauld VS. Can
ton and Lincoln county, 1t is now Nash
Millett-J Jeyauld VS. A. B. Wheelock and
the republican party
The Canton advocate. [volume] (Canton, D.T. [S.D.]) 1877-1897, 1884-10-30

Philippe D'Ennery, author of '.The
Two Orphans is said to have
amassed a fortune of $1,000. 900 from
the nearly three hundred plays he has
written.
The Canton advocate. [volume] (Canton, D.T. [S.D.]) 1877-1897, 1884-10-30

Even in an anything to-beat Wheelock
campaign it seems strange to see republic
-for-reyenue peddling democratic
tickets.
The Canton advocate. [volume] (Canton, D.T. [S.D.]) 1877-1897, 1884-10-30

Did someone remark they would send
Brother Nash a primer.
The Canton advocate. [volume] (Canton, D.T. [S.D.]) 1877-1897, 1884-10-30

For Coroner,
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1884-04-09

A triple plated chain and locket worth
S. for $1.25.
We have really the finest stock of Jewelry
that was ever brought to Hartford.
A splendid lot of Mems Neckties at less than
half price.
l lot of Suspenders from lOc up to 50 pair
600 yds best spool cotton at cents DC.
800 yds, all cOlOrs, better, 2 for ID cents.
1900 yd spOOls as much as half dozen
Clark's o N I for 10 cents. oIIA
24OO yds, as much as one dozen for % cents
3 spOols Willimantic all cOlOrs for cents.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1884-04-09

The most elegant line of Ladies Collars and
EmbrOideries.
Is pck Silk Ties and Fichus, IS cts up.
25 pick Silk Fichus, at ~ real value s..
500 pairs best cashmere, silk and Isle thread
gloves.
Two hundred best COrsets
One thousand yds Bed Ticking.
1000 yds Cashmere, from 10 cents up.
lot Silk Handkerchief real value Is cents
are selling now at % cents.
lot Jewelry at less than half their value.
A triple plated gold ring worth $3.50 at SOC
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1884-04-09

1000 yds best Calico, selling very rap
idly at ) and cts
500 yds of finest Bingham, from to Is cts
5000 yds Brown Cotton less than wholesale
prices
1000 yds "A Bleached Cotton, from the
cheapest up to New York Mills.
500 yds Cotton Jeans at 10 cts, worth double
the amount.
1000 yds Shifting Cotton, best quality, going
fast, at 8 cts.
500 yds India Linen, yard wide at 10 cts
Five hundred yds Victoria Lawn, cheap,
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1884-04-09

Three hundred yds Nansook, checked and
figured at 8 cents.
400 yds Linen Lawn, white and figured.
Seven hundred yds genuine Turkey-red
Table Cloths, As cents and up.
Five hundred yds all linen Table Cloth
worth 81 cents at % cents.
Three hundred yds Towels and Napkins at
half their value.
2 thousand yds of TorchOn Lace at Import
ers prices.
One thousand yds Swiss Trimmings.
500 yds Valencine Lace.
The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1884-04-09


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