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The Dickinson press., 1884-09-13
Land is Wealth.
from the Chicago Journal.

from the Chicago Journal
Real estate is q significant phrase ap-
piled to property. Land is not evan
escent. 1t is not always readily con-
vertible into cash, but that renders it,
in some respects, still safer possession
for it will not take wings and fly away.
A man who owns such an amount of
real estate that he can, by economy,
pay taxes and keep it unencumbered.
has started on the road to fortune. Real
estate is always growing in value. It's
value may increase more rapidly in
some localities than in others. But ex-
cept in unfrequented cases, where wild
real estate speculation has carried away
all the impulses of common sense, land
is always worth more this year than it
was last year; it will be worth more
next year than it is to-day. Every day
that elapses increases the value of eyery
acre of the soil.
1t is instructive to compare statistics
of the wealth of the men who deal in
stocks and other mere representatives
OF value with the wealth of men who
own real estate. which is an actual val
ue. Within two years a man whose
prosperity consisted of railroadsstocks
has seen dollars shrink to dimes in
some cases; in some cases the shrinkage
is one-half; in all cases the shrinkage is
great. Colossal paper fortunes have
disappeared, or have been so reduced in
amount as to look like poverty by the
contrast. But those who owned land
and buildings found their wealth in
creasing day by day and year by year.
Ii their possessions were small, they are
still better off than they We're last year
and the year before. If their possess
sessions We're large, the increase has
been in proportion.
In Chicago the increase in the value
OF real estate within the past six years
has raised many men to the rank of
capitalists who were poor few years
ago. Many men supposed to he hope
lessly bankrupt have emerged from tho
clouds of ruin, borne upwards on the
prices of their real estate, which they
supposed had been encumbered up to
its full value, but which has so risen in
price that it's value proved sufficient to
pay off all claims against it and leave its
owner IN af1uence. Those who tena-
ciously hang on to real property will
find it an anchor of hope and safety,
whatever vicissitudes in life may occur.
The Dickinson press., 1884-09-13

1t has been understood for some time
that Chief Engineer Melville, who bare
Iy escaped with his life on the ill l-fated
Jeanette arctic expedition, is extremely
anxious to start on another expedition
to the pole, and it was lately reported
that several rich men had agreed to bear
the expense. Discoursing on this topic
the Brooklyn gives the general public
entin saying: The average citizen
may consider Melville very foolish, but
he will recognize his right to be foolish
so long as q lot of rich fellows agree to
pay the bills. But that must he distinct
ly understood. One lesson is to be
learned from the experience of this
country in the North, and that is that
the government must be committed to no
more folly Of this sort. If any millionaire
wants to send an expedition on his own
hook, well and good, but let it
be purely o private enterprise. The
government must not any longer
take theresponsibility of sending brave
men who have enlisted in its service to
freeze and starve in the Arctics.
The Dickinson press., 1884-09-13

The moralists generally recommend
early marriages, but now and then
comes dissenting voice. A recent
writer, speaking of married misery and
the increasing number If divorce cases
says, half of the trouble in the world,
as far as domestic relations are con-
cerned, is caused by early marriages.
A young man of this generation begins
to think about Having girl" about as
soon as he leaves the grammar school
and having a girl, sooner or later, ne
cessitates aproposal Of marriage, and
almost before they realize it, the young
couple are thrust upon the world as man
and wife, and then begins the trouble.
The husband soon finds that the support
of family is not what he expected, and
in seeking the easiest way Of relieving
himself Of a self-imposed burden, he
deserts his better half, and she is thrown
upon the world to seek her livelihood
rs best she may.
The Dickinson press., 1884-09-13
Record Of casua1ties.

Melvena Butler was killed at Boston by a
spent ball fred from musket fully mile
away.
At Cadiz, Ohio, young man Nash told his
sweetheart jokingly that all was over between
them, Whereupon she took to her bed and died,
and he is on the verge of insanity
While aparty were in bathing atNew Buffalo,
Mich, recently, Harry Harris, manager of the
W Western Union telegraph Office, and Miss Emma
Philips were drowned The bodies have not
been recovered
The New York Daily Commercial Bulletin re-
ports loss by fire in August, $lo,5O0,OoO ex-
ceedng any previous known fire record of that
month. aud making total of s74, ,ooo, 600 des-
truetlon wrought by fire this year, so far,
and abont sll 900, 600 in excess of the same
eight months Of 1883, the total of which year
was in excess of any previous year except 1871
and 1877, when the great Chicago and Boston
fires occurred During August there were
eighteen fires, the destructiveness of which ag
gregated s3, 1000 more than one-third the
entire fire loss Of the month.
The Dickinson press., 1884-09-13

The stories of cannibalism connected
with the Greely expedition, have
brought forth statement, hitherto con-
cealed, that Captain McClintock of the
Sir John Franklin expedition, was shot
and eaten by the others for food. They
had reached the point of starvation
where it became question whether all
should perish OF one should die that
the others might live. The agreement
was unanimous that lots should be
drawn to see who should die first, and
the fatal lot fell to Capt. McClintock.
He yielded with composure to his fate.
He was shot, and his body became food
for the others Whether this state
ment is true or not, the concealment of
the horrible story has worked no i'll to
anybody. The details of such things
afford no qualification to persons of Or
binary sensibilities, and ore decidedly
demoralizing.
The Dickinson press., 1884-09-13
CHARLES J. Fo1aER DEAD.
Sudden Death of the Secretary of the
Treasury Folger at His Home at Geneva,
NY.


Treasury Folger at His Home at Geneva,
n. z.
Hon. Charles J. Folger, secretary of the
treasury, died suddenly at his home at Geneva,
N. Y. at 1855 Thursday afternoon The only per-
sons present were Mrs. Hart, his deceased wffes
SISTER, Dr. Knapp and his law associates, his
6, ored servant, james Dr. Smith and Capt j.
s. Lewis had left him but q few minutes preyi
ously. DR.. Henry Foster, who has been there
two or three times as consulting physician, ar
rived l. on tn the 40 train, and was conveyed
Mrs. Ernst the secretary's 81 sister, 1;A'isa. an.
rived by the same train. After tile three last
named nan "a, entered, the dying man gasped twice
and all was over Secretary Folger's two
daughters are in the Adirondacks Tho elder
w. Folger, is at Alexandria, Va. All had been
written to come to Geneva, the telegraph not
being earlier resorted to, as q sudden termin-
alton was not apprehended The secretary
returned for the last time to Geneva Wednes-
day evening, the 90 ult. He called his family
physician the next morning, who gives the fol.
lowing diagnosis of the case:
Great feebleness OF the hearts action; con.
gestion of the middle lobe, right lung, and cap
Hilary congestion OF the bronchial tubes; torpid
iIyer; alDumlnous discharge of urine, showing
disease of the kidneys
The doctor was informed that the secretary
had had hemorrhage of the lungs three times
OF Late before his return. The first was while
out yachting with friends at New York, on
which occasion he discharged about a pint
of blood. The secretary rode out daily
until the s9th ult, since which time time
abandon official work He continued to an.
swer important letters and telegrams up to Wed.
nesday and seemed reluctant to give up; vel
he was by no means unconscious Of his critical
condition. He entrusted to his personal friend
Capt Lewis, final messages to his family and
other directions of confidential nature With
in few moments after the secretary expired
Judge Folger was appointed secretary Of the
treasury by President Arthur on the reor.
ganization of the cabinet soon after the
death of President Garfield. He had served
in that capacity nearly three years. At the
time OF his appointment he was chief justice
Of the court Of appeals of the State Of New
York. Judge Folger has filled the high and
honorable position with fidelity, honesty, and
efficiency; earning the respect of the people
at large and the warmcst regard Of all in tho
department He had good executive ability.
and his thorough knowledge of law and his
well trained judicial mind enabled him to
meet intelligently and successfully many inn.
portant questions. While strict in recurring
faithful service of all employees, he was ALWAYS
kind and considerate toward his subordinates.
The Dickinson press., 1884-09-13

There is probability OF at least two
months more of good weather for work.
and who does not in that time get every
thing about his home snug and comfort
able for winter must be very unfortu-
nate or shiftless. The family uecessi-
ties, conveniences and comforts are first
IN order. but other living creatures
should not De neglected The housing
or sheltering of cattle formerly too lit
tie regarded. is a pleasure no less than
a duty. The merciful man is merci-
tul to his beast" was written hundreds
Of years ago, but is no less truthfulnow
than when first uttered. Those who
toll in other occupations than farming
for many hours each day in the unend-
ing round of years, often envy the long
season of comparative rest vouchsafed
to the thrifty farmer, surrounded by
comforts that are rale to the majority
OF those who reside in Cities
The Dickinson press., 1884-09-13
lieutenant Greely Defended in Washing.
ton.
An officer of the Greedy relief expedition said

->A SAAASSA Va WV AASO1J 1C1lCl ca ApCutlOu
The criticisms upon Greely's lack of dis
cipline are unwarranted. He is no particular
friend of mine, but am confident that if an ill.,
quiry is had he will come out ahead He has
never said word against Hazen, but he has
severely criticised Darlington for not examining
the cache of provisions at Payer harbor as d.
rected If he had done that and left fresh
supply instead of the spoiled rations that were
there, tits probable that many more of the party
would have been able to pull through Greely's
work is remarkable He brought every man to
the place he said he would two days before
the time fixed, where he had every reason to
except assistance. He must have exercised
strict discipline or he never could have done
it Here is an instance of his discipline. At
Cape Sabine DR. Pavy and ono of the men
came into his tent and insisted upon an imme-
diate division of the supplies on hand. areely
promptly refused, and when they further insist
ed he ordered them out of his tent Weak as he
was ne threatened to shoot them on the spot if
they did not obey, and they went. Every
officer Of the relief expedition has expressed
admiration for Greely's pluck and manage
ment lfthere is any fight over the matter
you may rest assured that Greely may hold
his own. He is no fool. He will undoubtedly
be promoted if there is not strong opposition
in high places. I have no idea that tho story
about Brainerd is true. He ought to be pro.
NOTED for he deserves it if ever q man did.
The Dickinson press., 1884-09-13

The supreme court will meet at Yank.
ton on the Goth of September to pro.
mulgate written opinions of the cases
decided to the last term.
The corner stone of the new Episco.
pal college at Sioux Falls will he laid
Sept, IL.
A distillery is to be built at Grand
Forks to use wheat and potatoes.
Eighteen miles of trees have been
planted in Watertown streets.
William Russell, aged sixty years,
living on Rock creek, near Howard,
Oak, met with what may prove fatal
accident. He was thrown out of his
wagon, and loaded shotgun he was at
the time carrying was discharged, bad
ly shattering his left arm above tho
elbow causing the team to run away.
The other occupants of the vehicle, Mrs.
Leffert, married daughter of Mr.. Rus
sell, on visit from near Dubuque.
Iowa, and her eight-year-old daughter,
were thrown violently to the ground
and the little girl had leg broken.
Mr.. Russell forme lived in Minneso
to.
Inhabitants of Big Stone City, who
were scandalized at the course of a
young man who was illicitly intimate
with married woman, in spite of her
husbands efforts, prepared for tarr-
ing and feathering, which was only
prevented by the flight of the guilty
party.
Unknown parties drilled four holes in
the safe in the lumber office of NJ. 7.
Alum of Brookings, but did not sue
ceed in opening it. From appearances it
was the work of amateurs.
The house of @. M. Harrison, at HUI
ron, was entered by thieves the other
night, who got away with $3.50 in cash
and watch and chain valued at $50.
Miss Samuels has a claim near Kato,
and had built a shanty thereon to make
good her title. Monday night the
storm came, struck the shanty, carried
it out of sight, and left her sitting in
the rain for the rest of the night.
George r. Farmer of Howard. son of
Judge John @. Farmer of Minnesota,
announces himself as republican can:
didate for the territorial council in the
district comprising Miner, McCook and
Mmnehaha counties, Oak. The con-
vention will be held at Sioux Falls
Oct. z.
The jamestown Daily Alert has
changed from morning to an evening
paper, with reduced subscription rates.
The penitentiary at Bismarck will be
ready for occupancy in few days.
The Seventh Day Adventists havelo.
Gated depository" at Villas, Miner
county. Buildings will be put up al
once
Charles r. White, an elderly man OF
respectable appearance and prepossess-
ing manners, has been arrested at
Mitchell for larceny. He would gather
in anything he could find, whether it
had any particular value or not, and the
court was puzzled to know whether the
man was kleptomanic or an accom-
plished professional theft. He was
held to answer.
John Murphy of Waterbury, aged
twenty-five, was suffocated by damp
while digging we'll. His was the
first death that ever occurred in Water
bury.
The Dickinson press., 1884-09-13

After a good deal OF investigation,
the conclusion is reached that Ferdi-
nand Ward, the partner of ex President
Grant, quietly slowed away two or three
millions of dollars in places where he
can lay his hands on it when he gets
out. All the circumstances point to
this conclusion. If this is the case he
should quietly stay in for the rest of his
natural life.
The Dickinson press., 1884-09-13
Tho President and the British Aam,ra,

At Newport r. L, on Friday, President Ar.
thur returned call made Sunday by Admiral
Commerell of the British flagship, Northamp-
ton. Captain Digby and staff received the
president and conducted him to the saloon
where Arthur again met Admiral CONNER.
tanned there the president was escorted to sew.
eral parts of the ship and had explained the
workings of the heavy guns. At S the yards
were again manned and the American flag run
upto the peak-a signal for a salute of twenty
one guns on the presidents departure. AS the
salute was being fred the American squadron
steamed into the harbor The Tennessee also
fred salute of two guns.
The Dickinson press., 1884-09-13

The late Senator Anthony of Rhode
Island was a master of graceful and
eloquent obituary speech in the Sen
ate. During the last twenty years in that
body he spoke on almost every occasion
of the death Of member, and always
at the solicitation of friends of the de-
ceased.
The Dickinson press., 1884-09-13
ParHoual Points.

Stanley is going to lecture in England, and
may explore the United States
W. s. Iingle, editor of the Lafayette dnd)
Courier, and postmaster of that city, died at
Waukesha, Wis, recently, whittier he had
gone.
Nellie Boyd, the actress, ovnes several farms
The Dickinson press., 1884-09-13

Judge Francis, the new Judge, took
his oath of office before Judge Hudson,
at Fargo, and entered upon the duties
of his Office in earnest.
The insane asylum at Jamestown will
be ready for use by Oct. /.
The Turner county fair will be held
OF Parker, Sept. II, 18 and 10.
Grand Forks reports the destruction
of 1000 acres of wheat by hail.
President Wallace, of the Jamestown
First National Bank, appears to have
lost money very rapidly.
Two carloads of immigrants, number
ing forty persons, have just located at
or near Highmore, Hyde county.
Gov. Pierce is expected to be in Yank-
ton at the time of the Grand Army re-
union.
Bishop Hare contemplates the erec-
ton of $4,000 residence at Sioux
Falls.
The corner stone of the new Episco-
pal college at Sioux falls will be laid
Sept. IL.
The new reservoir at Yankton water
works is nearly completed. It will add
5000 barrels to the storage capacity of
the works and give good reserve for
fire purposes.
A herd of buffalo made its appearance
within seven miles of Little Missouri,
$50 miles west of Bismarck on the
Northern Pacific. Three were killed.
Bismarck Tribune: DIR. Weschler of
st. Paul is in the city looking after his
people, the Jews of the Painted Woods
district. They have good crops this
year and will need but little more as.
sistance. These people, it will be re.
membered, are exiles from Russia.
The Dickinson press., 1884-09-13
TIE PITH OF THE NEWS
washington Hsw.

The total interest bearing debt Of the United
States is 81 218, sat, 400. The total debt, $12,-
l65, 264, ,OOO Decrease during August $685.
s52.
Indian Commissioner Price has taken meas
nres for the immediate relief of the starving
Piegan Indians at Blsckfeet agency in Mon
tana
The Dickinson press., 1884-09-13
Percent.
Corner Stone of Dakota University.

The ceremony of laying the corner stone of
the main building of the Dakota University at
Mitchell, Oak, was witnessed Wednesday af-
ternoon by q large concourse of people from
Mitchell and all the surrounding towns and
street and marched out to the university
grounds, where the basement walls of the
building stand. The address was made by
Bishop Andrews, who presides over the Dako-
ia mission conference, and addresses were also
made by Mrs j. Ellen Foster, Dr. Brush, DIR.
Pardee and Rev. Wilmot Whitfield. A sub
scription to the university building fund was
opened and six one thousand dollar subscrip-
tions were made by business men of Mitchell,
beside number of smaller sums. A tin box
was embedded in the corner stone containing
among other things, each of all the leading
daily and some of the weekly papers Of the
territory, beside number of religious papers
and several documents relating to the NJ E.
church.
The idea of founding great university un-
der the auspices of the M E. church in South
Dakota has enlisted since that church began
its first missionary labors in the territory.
The plan took definite shape, in the spring Of
by the church, with Dr. ]. N. Pardee, then of
Sioux City, at the head This board drew out
a plan for full -fedged university, and filed
articles of incorporation and proceeded to lay
their plans before some of the leading towna
in the south half of tho territory. From the
first fortune favored Mitchell IN the contest,
and the meeting of conference held at Huron
in the fall of 1888, the inducements offered by
Mitchell were SO much superior to those offered
by any other place that Mitchell was selected
as the most available site for the proposed uni
versity. The foundation and superstructure
will be built of Sioux Falls granite, avariety Of
which is found in that locality. The main
building will be three stories above the base
ment, will be trimmed with cut stone, the whole
design being very handsome and symmetrical
in all it's details. The laying Of the corner
stone initiates the erection of the superstruc-
ture, and work will be pushed 80 as to have
part of the building enclosed, ready for use
this winter, if possible.
The Dickinson press., 1884-09-13
Nuggets Of Foreign News,

Nine. Patti writes that her appearance at
Paris in opera, Oct 25, is contingent upon 8
favorable settlement of her divorce proceed.
ings against the Marquis de Caux.
The North German Gazette attributes to Bis.
marck the design to create political blockade
against England by forming coalition of the
powers. unless her egohstical policy of colon
al extentiOn is abandoned
The secretaries of the American board of
foreign missions are informed from Fow Chow,
China, that their missionaries, as we'll as those
OF the American Methodist society, were unin.
Jured in the recent bombardment
The Italian government has forbidden con-
tinuance of quarantine regulations, arbitrarily
established by the local authorities in various
parts of Italy. The minister of foreign affairs
and minister of agriculture are visiting Naples
King Humbert also talks of visiting that city
to personally investigate its sanitary condition.
At Naples the lower quarters of town are in q
filthy condition, drainage being defective.
From midnight Sunday to noon Tuesday there
were ninety-four fresh cases and thirty-two
deaths The increase is owing to heavy rain.
fall and consequent lowering temperature.
Western or higher portions of Naples are prac.
tcally free from the epidemic. Lazarettos
have been established at Ceprano and Albano
stations on the railway from Naples to Rome
The Dickinson press., 1884-09-13

IN Nebraska, . fine fruit farm at Fresno. Cal.
cottage at Geneva Lake, and her old home IN
Chicago.
Aphonso Taft, the new American minister to
Russia, was accorded a reception recently by
the car and czarina, when he presented his
Mrs. Garfield left her summer home at Men
tor last Saturday, and is now visiting the fami.
y ,;9 OF @ex-Attorney @ General Wayne Mcveagh at
returned to William College. where thew are
seniors" Miss Mollie" will spend another
year at private school at Cleveland.
Mr.. Fenton of St Paul. Mimi, was brought
before the recorder at Montreal, charged with
obstructing passengers by preaching on the
street He pleaded guilty, but as this was his
hrst offense, and he being here to attend the
meeting of the British association, sentence
was suspended. The matter will be tested in
tho higher courts.