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Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1884-09-26
Final Proofs.

The following from Copp's Land
owner for August, 1884, will, if observ-
eds,y registers, knock a goodly number
ootiA'scallel q newspapers out Of the box:
Nrecently issued circular of the Gen
erai Land Office, dated July 81, 1884,
published herein instructs the registers,
under the act OF March 3, 1870, relative
to. final proof notices.
;The circular tolls the death knell of
sosealled final proof newspapers that
are published atnumerous farm houses
throughout the public land states and
territories. AS will be observed, there
must be q postofice at the protested
place Of publication; also a town, "a
farm house aid stable do not consti-
tute a townD then there must be le-
gltlmate circulation &c copies will not
serve hereafter,J and proof of circula-
tlon must be presented. Next, mere
geographical distance will not decide
tne registers action. Whatever news
paper he determines upon as the near
est, all things considered, is the one in
which the notice will appear.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1884-09-26
Communicated.

Editors WEssINGTON SPRINGS HENALD:
washington Springs, Jerauld Co., D.T.
My attention has been called to an
editorial in the Lynndale News in rela-
tion, to, the &c. convention held at the
Springs. 1t relates and says it was
composed Of farmers. SUCH statements
are amusing. Let us see: who. are the
farmers by it nominated? How we
would like. tc see them out husking
corn, digging and picking up potatoes,
milking COWS, and feeding pigs and
calves! Who are.the nominees? First
IS Farmer Loomis, Of the Alpena Jour
nal, Attorney at Law, Land Agent,
and Money Loaner quasi druggist) for
county clerk. Then there is Farmer
Pierce of several places, Banker in
Beadle county, and general speculator,
for treasurer; then there is Farmer
Null, of Waterbury, Attorney at Law,
think he is a voter il q years old
Land Agent, etc, for probate judge
Then there is Farmer Johnston, town
site speculator and machine agent, for
Co. Superintendent Of Schools; then
Farmer Gunderson, Attorney at Law,
ETC., for Clerk Of Court. Then there is
Farmer Dunham, Attorney at Law,
Land Agent and Printers Devil, for
County Attorney; then there IS Farmer
Hackett. of Wessi1gton Springs, Attor-
ney at Law, Land Agent, Money Loan
er, ETC.. for Justice Of the Peace. Who
ever saw nicer lot CT inc. shiny~fea*h-
cred birds gathered together IN one
flock to take care Of the farmers ccrn
I can almost hear them sing ka, 5,&!
Ka1 O, What a convention OF farmers.
The farmer who does not now Know 1t
NAV n,ssibly live long enough olea-n +,
| That it is better to choose farmers
| r. guard and care for what fafmersearr
AN OBSERVER,
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1884-09-26
FH>EsTEEL.
Threshing all the rage.


Threshing all the rage.
Mrs. Bent, Of Wisconsin, is visiting
w. Pierce and wife.
Mrs. A. Franklin started Tuesday on
visit to friends in Wisconsin.
E. G. Williams was on the sick list
last week; A. J.. Johnston, also.
Mrs. Pinkham has gona to Forest
burg on a visit of few weeks.
The supper given at the house of w.
Hawthorne, for the benefit of our pas
tor, was quite well attended. All
seemed to enjoy themselves, or we
think they did, for none of the partici-
pants departed for their various homes
until the "wee sma' hours of the MORN
The net proceeds of the evening
amounted to $500.
A regular "smashup" occurred near
the Firesteel, the latter part of last
week. No lives lost, though. For full
particulars enquire Of j. G. Johnston.
. ~ u. ssz,a-..ss44-s ANNLaAILAE4I;
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1884-09-26

~>'onslVe pralrle tire ragged We'd
nesoay and Thursday in the south part
Oh The county. DIR. Nesmith, near Sui
IVAN ,ao postofiice, lost all his hay, about
lto ,ons' and large shed. Other hay
s'acks were seen burning hut we have
noe learned who were the losers.
The happy smile which hovered over
L. IL. Tarble's countenance last Mon
uay was finally explained by the fact
that the day in question was The anni-
versary of his 5oth birthday. Hismany
friends in this locality join in wishing
mat ne may live to complete the cefl-
tury.
AT the Commissioners Convention
Tor the eastern district Of the county.
MIR. II. d. Fisher was declared nomina-
ted for commissioner for second term
by nine majority. This is a deserved
compliment to worthy officer, and we
trust the people of that district will
ratlfy the nomiHation at the polls in
November.
Messrs Spears, OFT, G. r. and W. L.
Bateman attended the temperance lee
ture delivered at the skating rink in
Woohsocket, last Friday evening by
Capt. Van Etten. 1t is needless to say
that the party felt we'll paid for their
trip, as all who have heard the Captain
speak, pronounce Him the Prince of
Dakota's orators.
Mitchell Republican, bank of
Dakota suspended temporarily yester-
day. Liabilities, s6,oD. Assets, s25, 600.
Depositors and creditors will be paid in
full without much delay. The suspen-
sion is caused by the. stringency of
money matters and the inability of the
bank to collect outstanding indebted
ness. Every dollar will be paid and
that in a reasonable time.
D1ED.-On Saturday, the 13 inst, little
Ruby, infant daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Albert Warburton, Of l07 -6s, aged about
one year. The funeral took place on
Sunday at their residence. The .unhap-
py parents have the sympathies of
their neighbors in their bereavement.
(The aboye notice should have appeared
last week but was overlooked in the
hurry Of "going to pfess.")
The following gentlemen were elect.
ed by the Pierre convention as the repub.
lican central committee for the ensuing
two years: "A. G. Mellette, Jno. A. Stoy.
ell, M II. Jewell, N. j. Nelson, H. w
Alexander, A. w. Edwards, J. A. Mon
roe, j. Nickeus, w. T. Steele. Jno. Van
Dusen, T. d. Hughes, j. N. Wheeler
Il. x. Long, NJ. II. Kelly, Z. b. Dawson
J. r. Gamble, A. Davis, B. T. Campbell
r. N. Welch, W. A. Houton, II. j. Pat
terson, j.. A. Picker, r. NJ. Hitt, n. V
Reed, X. G. Phillips, Seth Bullock, San
Roy, G. F. johnson, A. D. Clark, A.
Stewart, s. S. Lockhart.
In literary and artistic point O
view, Demorest's Magazine for Octobe
is an admirable number. The frontis
piece, "Decoy Ducks" which is some
thing new in art, is very beautiful, ane
the other illustrations are excellent
Among the articles specially worthy 0
note are, Student Life in Paris" "Dqwl
the Red Sea" "Pope's Villa at Twick
enham," and "How, We Liye in, Nev
York" by Jennie June. The storie
are entertaining, the poems good, an
the various departments are replet;
with useful and agreeable reading, sue
as is acceptable in every household.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1884-09-26

N1CrICE FoR PuB1aCAr1oN.4Land Office
~ at Mitchell. d. T., Aug 2sth, 1884.
ed settler has filed notice OF her intention to
make final proof in support OF her claim and
that said proof will be made before Clerk Dist
Court Jerauld county, at Elmer, u. T., on Oct
11th 1884, viz:
LILLE NJ. YOUNG,
under her hd entry No. 25642 for the sell sec.
3, township 1903, range 65. She names the fol-
lowing witnesses to prove her continuous resi-
dence upon, and cultivation of. said land, viz:
Jesse Siinons, Harvey Butler, John Neff, John
Simons, of Jerauld Co., D. T.
S5ol0 GEO. Il. EVERTTr. Reg.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1884-09-26
Rememhe.r tne Place.
Probate Notice.

!
TERRITORY Or DAKOTA, 60
Il County of Jerauld. %
In the matter OF the Estate of William w. Brow
er, Deceased.
On reading and filing the petition OF Renzi B.
Brewer, Of Aurora county. setting forth that
the 18th day of August, 1881, and praying that
Letters of. Administration OF the estate OF said
deceased Ee issued to Rienz 3. Brewer, of All-
rora county, u. r. 1t is orderrd. That said ap-
plicttion and petition be heard by the Judge of
Probate'in and for ,Jerauld county, u. T., at a
special term to I've held ut his Office in the village
OF Washington Springs. in said county OF Jer-
aud Gu the ath day OF October A.. d. 1891, at
O'Clock p NJ. of that day.
1t is further ordered, That due notice thereof
be given by publishing a copy Of this order for
three successive weeks (cltce in each week. pri-
or to said hearing in the Washington Springs
HERALD Il newspaper published in said comfy.
BY. the Court, HOWARD NJ. RICE,
(I,Sl. s19o3 Probate Judge.
Dated washington Springs, Sept. 10, 1854.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1884-09-26

NOTICE FOR PuBL1CAT1oN.-Ea Land Office
Notice is hereby given that the following nam
ed settler has fled notice, Of his .intention to
m;Slse final proof in support of his claim, and
trict Court JeraMld county, 1T Elmer, i. T., on
: : : '.' " VIM. il. McGALL1ARD,
O. s. No 22499 for the st,A section s13 ,tewn-
ship 1OS range &c. lie .tames the following wit
nesses to prove his continuous residence upon,
and cultivation of, said land, viz: j NJ Hanson,
John Langmantegan, OF Earlvilie.. j H Murphy,
Thos Williams, of Temlneton, D. I.
s5o1O GEO. b. ENHRITT, Reg
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1884-09-26

NOTICE FOR PUELICAT1oN.-Lan Office
IN at Mitchell, d. L. Sept 5, 1854.
Notice is hereby given that the following nam
ed settler has fled notice Of her intention to
make final proof in support of her claim. and
that said proof will be made before Chas. w. Nc
Donald Clerk District Court Jerauld county ut
Washington Springs, ID. T., ON Oct. 81, 1884, viz:
MARY T.. BOGARDUS,
under her DIS. No 22637 for the VIZ mel; see 5.
town1oee range e5. She names the following wit
nesses to pIOve her continuous residence upon.
and cultivation OF, said land. viz: James Barr.
Charles Little. Wm Day, Thomas kenady. OF
Jcrauld Co.. d. T. i
spot GEO. +. LNERITT, Register
NOIICE FOR PyBLlCAT1ON.-Land Office
IN at Mitchell, d. Il, Aug Is, 1884.
Notice is hereby given that the following nam
ed settler has filed notice OF his Intention to
make final proof in support of his claim, and So
cure final entry thereof. and that said proof vii!
be made before Clerk District Court Jeraulo
Co at Washington Springs d T. on Sept 81 1891
viZt JOHN PAFECk,
under his d. sentry No. 223st for the nwi5 see. II
town 1o6, range Is. He names the following
witnesses 10 prove his continuous residence w.
or and cultivation of said land viz Narian Dil-
seek, John Vaneous Frank peei,ack, Frank
| Bros. Ut crow Lake. u. L.
a22s26nb e GEo. 3. EvERlrr, Register.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1884-09-26

.-0risE FOR PUBLICATIONS.. Land Oiict
i. nc III Il, bell d. T. Aug. y, 1881.
E0;ict +. hereby given tIla. the ioiowlil9 NAM,
~ qGGtlpr has tiletl notc@ OF his irtentiol ia
/. ,a4ke iaai proof in s'lppor! Of his claim, eng
,iat sa.l proof viii be made before Clerk ptS,'
" court ci,ild Co., at washington Springs. D. J.
Il W FRANK I'ECHACk,
81 n0rr bis I'd filing No. 2.5l: Tor me ilWtd sS,
lowing witnesses to prove his contin4"n; re'!, re-,
.ien@s anon and cultivation OF SAD Ia. ihn ,S VIZ
53i Nart;n Dus"ck: 'loscph Naneuu1;, fft'lih ''os
#i ,ynaa ravek Of Grow Lake: d. !. ,,z;..o,,
sa .,5,s2Bllb GEO. b. EVEEI1T. Reg'"te'
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1884-09-26

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATlON.-Land Office
~ at Mitchell, d. 7, Sept Is, 1884,
Notice is hereby given that the following nam
ed settler. has filed notice OF his, intention to
make final proof in support of his claim, and
that said proof.winb be made before. G. W., Nc
Donald Clerk District Court at Washington Spgs
D. T. on Oct. "a, 1854. viz:
!. THOMAS G. DERRY,
under his 4 fling No 2265s for ths sen sec
witnesses to prove his continuous residence up,
on, and cultivation of, said land, viz: Charles Il.
Walker, William Hodson, Nellie Lewis, Hannah
Walker, of Grow Lake, ID. T.,
S19C24 GEO. b. ENEPITT, Register.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1884-10-08

formed, In the South those Wings who, though
still unwilling to profess an anti slavery creed.
would not unite with the Democrats, were reor-
gained under the name Of the American party,
with Humphrey Marshall, Henry Winter Davis,
Horace MAYNARD and men of that class for lead
krs. This party was founded on prescription of
Foreigners, and with special hostility to the
IRoman Catholic Church 1t had httul and
jfeverish success, and in 1954-55, under the name
lof Known othings, enrolled tens of thousands
lin secret lodges. But its creed was narrow, it's
principles were illiberal, and its methods of pro-
icedure boyish and undignifed. The great
body of thinking men in the North saw that the
lreal contest impending was against slavery and
mot against naturalization laws and ecclesi-
Iastical dognias. The Know Nothings, therefore,
speedily disappeared"
1t is not to be expected that the Democrats, in
this extreme emergency, will tell the truth
about Mr.. Blaine But those citizens who wish
ITO know his real opinions will be glad to have
them thus deliberately and frankly expressed
by Mr.. Blaine himself. 1t is matter of record
that he was among the earliest of those think
ing men in the North" who saw that the real
contest impending was against slavery, and
threw himself with all his energy and youthful
ardor into the organization of the Republican
party in the very year in which it is falsely as
serted he was striving to keep the Know Moth
ing party alive. He left the Pennsylvania In
stitution for the instruction of the Blind No
Fember %, 1S54-after the articles were pub
lfshed in Maine which have been falsely attribute
ed to him-and in the very next year, 1855, &C
tord1ng to Gov. Kent, he was leading power
In the councils of the Republican party.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1884-10-08
Mr.. Hendricks.

Thomas A. Hendricks was one of six Senators
who voted against the thirteenth amendment to
the Constitution abolishing slavery.
He of eleven Senators who voted
against the fourteenth amendment to the Con-
stitution (conferring citize nship upon the ne
debts).
He one of thirteen Senators who voted
against the fifteenth amendment Establishing
negro suffrage)
He was one of twelve who voted against the
civil rights bill
He was one of fifteen who voted against pass
ing the same over President Johnson's Veto
He one of the seven who voted against the
reconstruction act of the Thirty seventh Con-
gress, and one of ten who voted against passing
it over the veto.
He was one Of thirteen who voted against the
first bill for the admission of Colorado, and one
of twelve who voted against the second Colorado
bill-bOth being vetoed by President Johnson.
He was one of fourteen who voted agains5 the
admission Of Nebraska. and one Of nine who
voted against passing the bill over the veto in
1857.
These are a few reasons why the people of the
West and especially of Colorado and Nebraska,
viii not help to make Hendricks presiding Of
hcer Of the body he did SO little to adorn when
ne was member of it.-CbicagO Tribune.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1884-10-08
GRANT AND BLAINE.
How the Veteran General and the Maine
Statesman Met in New York.

Statesman Met in New York.
Mr.. Blaine was seated in his rooms with a
number of personal and political friends. Sud-
denly there was knock at the door, and Mr.
Blaine who had just riseI from seat, stepped
forward to open it. stout, heavy-set man,
with gray Whiskers and dark-blue eyes, leaning
on pair of crutches stood at the threshold. 1t
did not take an instant for the crowd to recOg-
nize the veteran figure of Gen. Grant. Quick as
a flash every man on his feet
Mr. Blaine stepped forward in delighted sur
prise, and grasped the Generals hand with
much warmth. Everybody in the room was
silent as the two foremost men of their time
stood hand in hand in the center of the room.
The reception on the part of both was sincere
and unaffected, and tears seemed to sparkle in
the Generals eyes as he noticed the Difference
which all so gladly paid him. Leaning on his
clutches, the General was led to an adjoining
settee, and there Mr.. Blaine and he remained
In consultation for nearly an hour. little
boy attached to the National Republican head
quarters, who had come over to see the candi-
date was sitting at comfortable in the room,
on which rested his elbows, while he gaZed
earnestly at the snectacle before him Then.
turning to gentleman whom he knew he said,
N quiet voice: And that is the man whom
Ward robbed?"
Altogether the scene was one which those who
witnessed it are never likely to forget. Gen.
Grant talked hopefully and earnestly of the
prospects of Republican success. To Mr. Blaine
he SAID: They are abusing you as they have
abused me, but they wild elect you, neverthe-
less. For my own part, continued the General
L do not know OF any time when Republican
success was more essential to national prosper
ity than at present"
The conference between the two great Repub-
hcans lasted for about an hour and Mr.. Blaine
at the parting, shook both Of Gen. Grants
hands, and assured him that he was more than
delighted with his call. MY first duty after
arriving" said Mr.. Blaine, was to have been to
call on you, but you have anticipated my pleas
Ore In this regard"
Hannibal Hamltn, who probably outranked
everybody present in his devotion to Repub-
l1can principles, seemed to pronounce benedic-
II fhea hOla fToir IL III.
farewell, and said, in a good-natured way !:
That is happy affair, indeed"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1884-10-08
ANOTHER LIE NAILED,
Mr.. Blaine Has No Connection with the
Hooking Valley Syndicate.
cleveland (O) special

few days ago dispatches, based upon Co.
Iumbus communication to an evening paper
here, were sent over the country detailing the
alleged connection Of Mr. Blaine with the coal
syndicate now at war with the miners Of the
Hooking Valley. Judge S. Burke, Vice Presi-
dent of the Bee Line and Columbus and Hook
Ing Valley Railways, and large owner Of min
ing property in the valley, said to-day: As to
Bla1ne's connection with the Hooking
Syndicate he doesn't own dollar in
1t. I'll tell you how the Blaine story originated.
The Standard Coal and Iron Company was
organized by man named Lee, of Newark, not
Norwalk, as has been published. It had a capt.
tai of $4,000, which was subsequently reduced
to $25, 900. 1t issued bonds on some coal lands
on which there were already liens, and the syn
dictate borrowed some money of Mr.. Blaine,
giving as security some of these bonds. The
company went to pieces more than two years
ago, blew its iron furnaces out, closed its coal
mines, and ceased business It has not ghipped
a pound OF coal in two years. Recently an
effort to reorganize it was made, and 1 believe
they have tried to start up again, but men hold
ing the class of securities which Mr. Blaine had
were left out entirely, and Blaine lost every dol
lar he loaned on the bonds. Gov Foster is
similarly situated and owns no interest in the
syndicate"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1884-10-08
Cleveland Played Out in New York

New York Sun Dem.) 1t is now tolerablv
clear that there is no chance of Grover Cleye-
carry New York. He will be beaten in this
State by majority of not less than so, OOO in
spite OF every exertion that may be made be-
tween now and election day.
Why, then. should genuine Democrats any
longer think of tying themselves up to such a
hopeless candidacy? 1t was a mistake from the
first. We warned its authors before the nomi
nation at Chicago that they were engaged in an
enterprise which was doomed to disaster, and
this doom is now plainly apparent that onIv
the blind can fail to see it.
But there is a Democratic candidate in the
field for whom men may vote with earnest good
will and hope for the future. We refer to the
candidate OF the Peoples Democratic party,
Gen. Butler In this State the real contest is
between him and Mr.. Blaine; and if all the free
minded Democrats who have hitherto been dis
that by some good fortune he might be elected,
will now abandon him and vote for Butler, the
strength of the Peoples Democratic party will
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1884-10-08
What Mr.. Blaine Saws.

tFrom the New York Tribune.l
That Mr.. Blaine refused to join the Know
Nothing organization, though his associate in
the Kennebec Journal had done so, has been
established. The talsehood that he wrote ar
ticles for that journal in support of proscrip1ve
ideas has been refuted by the voluntary declara-
ton of the gentleman who did write them and
at that time held those ideas. What Mr. Blaine
did think of the Know-N Nothing movement he
has told the whole world in his history which
was written at time when he had no expecta-
ton of becoming candidate for office again, and
which has been highly honored in Europe and
in this country for it's calm, impartial and can
did treatment of public questions. In his first
volume page lit, Mr. Blaine said:
"ThenceforWard new alliances were rapidly
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1884-10-08
MULLIGAN, THE LETTER THIEF.
A Fair and Impartial Opinion of the Man
Who rs Trying to Injure Blaine.
Richmond (Va.) Whig.1

Lf1cnmOnQ kNaJ Wmg.J
It is evident that this whole Mulligan calumny
is as foul as It's source. And what is that? Null
HganS malice. A. diShOnOrable man, In some
dishonOrable way. gets possession of private let
ters which, by the aid of partisan hate and pref
ud1ce, he proposes to employ in a dishOnorable
way to smirch the character of an eminent and
honorable gentleman, and, in pursuance OF a
dishonorable plot, they were brought to the
front in the very nick OF time to discredit the
gent1eman's claims to the highest honor his
party and countrymen could bestow upon him.
vie man, a vie plot, vile use OF private cor
respondence, vile misconstruction of this cor
respondence-could anything be Viler than the
whole dirty business? And do gentlemen who
adopt MuIligan and his methods consider what
they do? Are they sure That they are not de-
grading themselves in their eager efforts to
damage Mr.. Blaine? OF course, the Muligan
letters were only part of the plot, All sorts
bolster the foul meaning which foul miscon-
struction had foisted upon Mr.. Blaines private
letters. But these in every instance brought to
highest evidence Even Mulligan supplemented
his original baseness in obtaining and using the
correspondence by 1nventing a dramatic fiction
in connection with Blaine's recovery of his let
tiers, OVERRIDING the matter, however, and MAX
ing his statement obviously and ridiculous
ly false by it's absurd extravaganza. Mr..
Blaine got on his knees to him, Mr..
Blaine promised him consulship, Mr..
Blaine threatened to kill himself, and all this
stuff, when Mull1gan himself confesses that Mr..
Blaine, after once having the letters in his pos
session, and looking them over, returned them,
and that Mr.. Blaine only retained them, on
again having them in hand, when Mulligan
threatened to publish them before they went to
the committee Investigating the matter. The
of the matter is, that the Mulligan calumny
not only fails Of proof. but is a self,eHdent
falsehood upon IT'D showing. Harper's Weekly.
the New York Times. and all the men and jour
nails now so insistent upon the charge against
Mr.. Blaine, once declared he guiltless and
unsmtrched by the evidence. Even the Bour-
bons Of Virginia, with all the testimony before
them, ignored the charge and laudsd Mr. Blaine
to the skies. The sum Of the matter is that the
charge is now revamped and pressed only on
the wel-known principle of anything to beat
Mr.. Blaine, the stalwart representative of Re-
publican protection.