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Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1884-10-24

JIG Clerk OF the court Law.
YANKroN, Oak, Special Telegram,
Oct. lo.-The supreme court of Dakota.
Chief Justice Edgerton and Associate
Justices Hudson, Church, Palmer.
Smith and Francis on the bench. adj
journed the October term to-day, after
announcing the following decisions:
United States VS.. J. E. Robinson.
Judgment affirmed.
Alice M. Stewart Tvs. The st. Paul.
Minneapolis 4 Manitoba Railway; J..
w. Morrow VS.. Pittsburg Agricultural
Works. Held under ADJUSTMENT.
W.J. Hawks VS.. II. e. Fletcher. Re-
versed.
II. M. Burdick VS.. John E. Haggart.
Held under advisement.
Joseph Ramsdell VS.. w. Baird, Law
renee & Co. Appeal dismissed.
B. Warden ct al. vs.. Star & Bullock.
Judgment affirmed. A stay of proceed
ings was granted for ninety days to en-
able the defendant to perfect appeal to
the supreme court Of the United States.
Charles Benash VS.. ANAL Gebhard.
Appeal dismissed.
Louis Dessert VS.. J. j. Rhodes: M. D.
Wells ct al. VS.. P. II. Edmenson. Held
under advisement.
H. S. Bush ct al. VS.. The Northern
Pacific Railway. Judgment affirmed.
3. T. Stamn vs.. C. G. Coates. Held
under advisement.
g. Baker VS.. Gliddcn, Griggs & Co.
Appeal dismissed.
Peter G. Murphy VS.. Hugh S. Murphy.
Judgment reversed. This was q case
testing the validity of the law passed
by the]ast Legislature, making the office
of clerks of courts elective. The organ.
ic act provides that judges shall appoint
their clerks, Those who Favored the
passage of the bill, argued that the pro-
vision OF the organic act applied only
where a United States district court
was held; namely at Yankton, Fargo
and Deadwood, but that in all the other
counties it was proper. and lawful for
the people to elect clerks of court. In
a number of counties this matter has
caused considerable trouble. The sub
ject is noW settled, as all judges agree
in setting the law aside. Nominations
for clerks have beeh generally made in
various counties.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1884-10-24
County Omcers,
TEMPERANCE
W. e. T. u.

;s M II column is devoted to tile interests Of a
t tiieu Te,n ny the Ladies of the Womeil's Chris
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1884-10-24

NOTICE FOR FUBL1cAimcN.-Lavn1id once
Notice is hereby given that the following nam.
ed settler has filed. notice of his intention to
make tiiM proof in. support Of his claitn, and
hat said proof will be madei b~efececlerk dist.
HENRY KkABBENHOEFF, j..
under hisd. 8. No 10tl1 Ton the sen section %
nesses to prove lis continuous residence upon,
and cultivation off, SAID land, viz: John NJ Huck,
Charles Walters. Peter klink, NJ. NJ. MOdlin, OF
Jerauld Co, ID. Z.
o11nl5 GEO. B. EvER1rr, Reg
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1884-10-24
Farmer Lees Conversion.

EDITED BY Mrs. E. V. MILES.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1884-10-24

Z. Go to j. f, Ford for cheap insurance
against Fire, lightning, Tornados end
windstUfms. 81
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1884-10-24
RI
HOUSE,

I. c. Granger. Proprietor. Plankinton, Auro-
k.county. IL
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1884-10-24
DAKOTA

Decisions of the Territorial Supreme
Court, Including an Adverse Decree in
the Clerk ofthe Court Law.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1884-10-24
TURNER, Nj. g.;
j. WALLACE,
County Surveyor,

Washington Springs, Jerauld Co., D. t.
Office at Court House.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1884-10-24

o. O. ENGLAND,
I. n. Rich,
w. A. MILLER,
o. j. MARSHALL,
l. S. BINFoRD,
WIN. B%REMNER,
J. o. GRAY,
p. A. S~owERwINE.
GORDON MCDONALD,
n. e. WILLIAMS,
NJ. w. NEsMITH, and
others.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1884-10-24
OFFICIAL PAPER OF JERAu1D co17xrv
/. ihkNs!-s2.M PER YEAR IN ADVANCE

Sprilitss !, at the Post office at Wessinrton
1r1..ss. u. Il, as second class mail matter ''''
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-01-17
How Booth Stabbed Rathbone.

An Albany relative of the Rath-
bones tells the following story in re
gard to the coloners being in Presi-
dent Lincoln's box the night of the
assination. The circumstances that
led to their being there were rather
curious. There was to be a special per-
formance at the theater-a patriotic.
song was to be sung, [ believe-and
President Lincoln, Gen. Grant and
Mr.. Stanton were to be present Mr.
Stanton sent word that he could not
come; Gen. Grant was suddenly called
away from the city, and President
LlncolH was taken Ill on the after
noon of the performance Mrs Lin
coin thought she would be compelled
to occupy the theater box alone, and
therefore asked Clara Harris to accom-
pany her, which she agreed to do. In
the meanwhile the theatrical mana
gers came to Mr.. Lincoln, and begged
him to 60, telling him the entertain
ment would be a failure if he did not,
as Gen. Grant and Mr.. Stanton would
be present Mr.. Lincoln gsod-natured-
Iy consented to go. He and his wife
went TO get Miss Harris; and finding
Maj. Rathbone at her home invited
him to accompany them. When Booth
had fired his fatal shot at President
Lincoln, the assassin was seized by
Maj. Rathbono. Booth dropped his
pistol and stabbed at Rathb0ne with
a two-edged dagger. The blade of the
weapon went through Rathbone's left
arm, and nearly reached his breast
He did not recover from the wound for
two months.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-01-17
ETIQUETTE AT HOME.
It Should Not Be Reserved for Society
Alone.

! Philadelphia Call
The case and neglige of home often
induce carelessness as to etiquette, the
impression being that politeness and
polish are only needed In society, and
that careleSsneSS of manner is appro-
pirate to home life. All such views
are erroneous. There is positive COM
fort IN politeneSs, and etiquette is as
important at home as abroad. We
distinguish etiquette as the outward
expression of politeness. 1t has to-
do with forms and attentions, which
are external. A lady in society is
treated with certain difference
which manifests itself delicate atten-
tions. Children In society are treated
with considerate kindness, which is
always considerably expressed.
There are rules Of etiquette which
relate to the many little attentions
and formulas. These in society are
carefully graded, and often rigidly
enforced. They may be made
onerous, and so oppressive. But
etiquette is clearly defined
We do not advocate an etiquette
for the home so rigid as to be burden
some. Yet 1t may be the means of
teaching politeness to children. Those
who have an instructive politeness
easily fall in with the rules of etiuuet-
te. But all have not this instinct.
Some are careless, rude, selfish, in
considerate. These need discipline.
To give this is not to lecture on the
rules of good order or politeness. It
must be instilled more by example
than precept. And where the parents
are careful to observe the forms of
politeness, its Importance is naturally
and its rules are speedily
learned. Therefore, all Difference
that would be shown in public society
should mark intercourse at home.
And if husband and wife are court
eous, children imbibe and practice il.
Example is the great teacher in this
line.
Beyond this, courtesy exerts very
decided influence on character.
Trained to the etiquette of politeness
gives a balance and evennesS to char
acter. It's very inception involves
and conscious restraint.
1t is with most second nature. The
forms and rules are acquired and the
hceoACo ohOW4J SIdlLSo Ou w uefO
this is done SO much has been accom-
plished in the line OF self-control,
that its influence extends to temper
and habits of mind. Such persons
are apt to be self-contained in all
A gentleman will be
such under all provocations and amid
all trials and tests. Hence children
thus educated receive something more
ynan polish. It is something to grace
fully escort lady to dinner, or to-
maintain an agreeable conversation,
Dr. to show at all times, the air of
good breeding; but the value of it all
IS the traits of mind that have been
impaired. a clean person will feel
clean, and one accustomed to polite
ness will naturally realize the eleva-
ton of feeling that attends courtesy.
So habits formed at home are impor-
5ant, and the habit of courtesy ranks
among the first.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-01-17
HUNTINGTON'S QUARREL.

How Presidents, Senators, Congress
mon, Cabinet officers and Governors
Were His Prey-The Famous Lobby
Fight with Tom Scott Over Texas
Pacific and the Thurman BfII-Tac-
tics Used TO Garry ON the Warfare
Between the ROads-A Coming In
yestigatitn.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-01-17
Growth Of PittsDurg.
PittSburg Post .

The rapid advance In the business
importance OF Pennsylvania second
city is very accurately shown by the
clearing house reports. In 1866 the
clearings amounted to $50, 731, PAP. II.
In 1873 they were $189, III, 695.27.
The latter seems to have been a year
of exceptional financial depression,
the exchanges being less than in any
year since 1871. But since then there
has been q very rapid growth, the ex-
changes for 1883 footing up $497, 653,-
962 43, which is the largest in the
history of the city.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-01-17

The new mayor of Baltimore seems
to bear no ill-will to the Britishers.
He has ordered the lions that adorn
Calvert street to be retailed at cost
eff SIS. Unknown haters of Great
Britain twisted them off recently.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1884-01-17

REPORTS from all sections of the
country give evidence that the Gus
tom Of ladies receiving New Years
calls from their gentlemen friends is
largely abandoned. The custom has
been much abused and the open house
victimized by calls from persons Of
very uncertain or no standing in so
ciety, who have embraced the op-
portunity to appear where they could
not be welcome, for the sake of the
free lunch which forms a part Of the
social ceremony, once refined pleas
ure The impositiens imposed render
the abandment of receiving New
Years calls quite imperative, and
presently the custom will quite disap-
pear.
An autograph hunter received the
following reply to a recent letter:
How much time annually do you
think you waste in seeking autographs
which are no more valuable than
mine? Yours, James g. Blaine"
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1884-01-13
THE LAND GRANTS IN
VESTiEATED.

The publication Of the Hunting
ton letter will result in an investi'
cation by Congress into the corrupt
methods by which the Railroad
Land Grants were allowed. The
following is an extract from pri-
vate letter on this subject. from
one who speaks by the card:
"Of course Congress viii this ses-
zion take note Of the Developments
made by the Huntington letters.
and order thorough investigation
of the methods by which the South
ern Pacific Railroad legislation was
secured, and doubles it will result
as all other investigations have re-
sulted-in nothing. The response
of Secretary Teller to the Senate
resolutions asking for documentary
evidence relating to the tranfer Of
certain land grants from one rail
road company to another, covers a
great deal more correspondence and
other Senatorial literature than the
Senate called for. and Intimately
more than some of the Senators de-
sired to bring cut. 1t would ap-
pear that the influences to effect the
passage of the Southern Pacific
land grant bill, were essentially the
same that had wrought successfully
for the Northern Pacific, and it cor
sisted of a lobby that had for its
membership some of the most prom-
inent Senators and Representatives
in the Congress that passed the
measure! The fact that the Su-
preine Court had decided that the
lapsed land grants reverted to the
Government by appropriate legis-
lation by Congress, and the other
fact that the General Land
Office under an opinion of
Attorney General Devens. had
acted in direct conflict with that
decision, shows that the railroad
influence did not cease with its
manipulations Of congressman, but
extended into the Cabinet and
other official quarters necessary to
be reached. When, if ever, the
men who have been guilty of cor
rupt practices in this land grant
legislation shall be found out. the
public will be astounded at the ar
ray of names that may be devel-
oped. and when it comes to meas
urement of the magnitude Of this
fraud upon the Government, with
that of the star routes. or any other
of the modern swindies. the latter
vii fall into utter insigniicance.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1884-01-13

Reserved seats 80 Gents extra.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1884-01-13

An ordinance against the carry
ing Of concealed weapons as urged
by the Tribune would place every
respectable citizen at the mercy Of
The thieves and ,foot-pads who now
infest the city. Every man ought
to be allowed to carry six shooter
ready for business vixen he goe:
home at night. An ordinance
against the carrying of deadly wea.
pons places those who respect the
law at the disposal of those who dc
not.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1884-01-13

The Carson Tribune thinks it is
high time in Nevada that distinc'
ton should be made between ten
aad fifteen cents. Don't agitate the
question brother scribe. Two
dimes are good for couple o.
drinks now. but if such close dis.
tinctions are to be made, the chan
ces are we will have to put up five
cents more. Let we'll encagh
Observation-Disclosures.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1884-01-13

Bodie undertak ers are nearly
starved, says the Free Press. They
furtively take the measure of every
man they meet. A man with a con-
stump i've look makes them dance
with anticipation. They sigh for
the good times when pneumonia
stalked about without hiudrance
and they had corns on their hands
from taking in fat fees.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1884-01-13

The Eureka Leader has entered
upon new volume, and contem-
plates charging soon. The Leader
is one of the best papers published
in the State, and its freedom from
scurrility, personalities and smut
make it desirable paper to be en-
larged. It is abe, newsy and edit
ed by a gentleman.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1884-01-13

There is one thing the burglars
of Carson will never steal, not if
the police can keep awake, and that
is the stove in the Sheriff's Office.
It has done good seavice for the
county and the police guard it as a
priceless treasure.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1884-01-13

Asvigilance committee organized
IN this town might depend on quite
q rush of business.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1884-01-13

Why has my Competitor only reduced prices CHINA
MADE Shoes? NJ COIN has made General Re.
duction in his entire stock of Boots and Shoes
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-11-01
THE OBESE TTDE-W4ITER

David Davis is not Immaculate. He is
human. He is selfish. He is open TO infiu-
ences running in certain channels. lie alb
hors dead-heads. He is charmed with men
that cast anchorsto the windward. He has kept
shady in Presidential matters, till his inhu-
ence was wanted for a consideration.
His late declaration in favor of Blaine has
caused much surprise in Washington and
elsewhere. But why should it create sur
prisel It will not in those who have watched
his double-shufiiing, fence-balancing pro-
pensities. This big fish has been caught by
the hook baited with the promise Of Office.
He wants to get back into Washington in an
official position. For his support, Blaine
promises him his old seat on the Supreme
Court bench, or place in the Cabinet.
Some hundreds have been promised TO the
same positions. But what is that TO Blainei
So that he wins his own prize what cares he
for his broken promises, and disappointed
hopes in othersl
The Illinois Blaineites have even promised
the old dodger the successorship TO Logan, if
the Blaineltes have the Illinois legislature.
But IL Cleveland is elected. where will be the
hopes of the seventy-year old, driveling politi-
cal trimmerl What prolific product of con-
scienceless, prohigate political hangers-on,
like David Davis, haa the corrupted and rot
ten political party producedl But the end
draws nigh. With the triumph Of honesty.
that rotten old political buck, the Republican
party, viii go down, and with it the myriads
Of corruptionists who have made the country
and its welfare, subordinates TO self-aggran-
dizement.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-11-01


J. r. Lyon has been appointed western
with headquarters in Kansas City.
Railroad officials in st. Paul yesterday re-
ceived information that the Chicago, Bur
lington & Quincy road will commence on
the ID Of November to run through passen-
ger trains between Chicago and ST. Louis,
via its Rockford, Rock Island d st. Louis
line. The trains are newly equipped with
Pullman sleeping ears and reclining cars
and coaches, which viii run through solid.
The earnings OF the Grand Trunk railway
sr0m Jan. to Oct IL were S13,21S, 600,
period last year.
The earnings Of the Canadian Pacific rail-
road from jan. to Oct. 20 were 81, PAS, coo,
against 81, 466, 900 for the corresponding
period last year. The mileage las increased
from l, ZOO TO ,, 400.
The Rock Island has issued a special
joint tariff in connection with the Burling-
ton, Cedar Rapids & Northern railway on
business to and from points on the new ex-
tension from Ocheyedan 70 Worthington,
MINI.
The gross earnings of the Illinois Central
for the week ending Oct %, 1854, were as
follows Illinois and Southern division,
cess, $50: Iowa division, $40, $50; whole
line, 1919, 753. The gross earnings for the
corresponding week last year were: Hi
nois and Southern division, S30l ,S9I /:
Iowa division, $5l, 2S5; whole line, 1888,
l7G.
Gen. Anderson, Of the Northern Pacific
road, has Just returned from a trip to the
Pacific coast, where he went TO look over the
road generally. and especially the Cascade
branch. he found the work progressing
very satisfactorily.
The Northern Pacific brought in TO the
Minnesota Transfer yesterday 50 cars OF
cattle.
Trains Nos. 0 and 10 TO and from wahpe-
ton will run to and from Morris only, after
tonight.
S. E. Bowldy has been appointed agent Of
the Northern Pacific at Cyrus, MINI.
An agency has been established at Cyrus
on the Little Falls & Dakota branch Of tho
Northern Pacific, seventy-eight miles west Of
Little Fails.
The ST. Paul & Northern Pacific road has
called in bonds of the western railroad to the
amount Of S140, 900, upon which interest
viii stop. Three or four weeks ago the same
road wiped out 500, 900 OF other bonds.
This Is one Of the most solid roads in the
country.
The brokers and steamship agents Of Min
neapolis. held meeting aud agreed on max
ing reduction Of soc.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-11-01

pancy and residence thereon BY him or his fam
n.y. Uses. c, So. III
Instead Of notifying bis friend Of this Law
whereby he might save his home, Gillian
bought up the judgments almost outlaweG,
snd by the John Martin Iedgerdemain Sc
cured the property and oeeapies L as his home
to-day, with two valuable lots to be sold at
viii besides.
II Is evident that he felt guilty, for after
securing The judgments and robbing Cutter
Of his home, he made a virtue Of buying
Cutters lnteres. for trlfe, the amount being
understood 10 be $500 though the record
placed Il at O., 500.
In 1870 or III, Mrs. Cutter, wife Of BENZ.
O. Cutter, returned and stopped with friends
st Mortified. She vas brOOding over the
loss Of their home, and it preyed on her
mind until her husband was obliged
to send her 10 the insane asy-
lun at. 81. Peter. With tender care
for his heart broken wife, be requested the
authorities to give her all the freedom COM
mensurate with her personal safety, but this
intended kindness gave her an opportunity
TO ese=pe and she plunged into the Mime
sofa river and ended her troubles.
We should suppose the pale and ghastly
face Of that broken and crazed wife
would haunt her former home, which is now
occupied by the icy aud luxuriant Mr.. Gil
illan. Cutter is wanderer, no one
knows where but Mr.. Gillian,
by his Friendship for the family, has secured
himself luxuriant home and property in
addition, worth perhaps $4,000 This is
the man who asks to be given public trust.
The GLOBE has 10 desire 70 do Mr.. Cliff
Ian any injustice. II, being candidate, he
does not wish TO appear in print in his own
vindication, let him call upon ex-Gov. John
S. Pillsbury, Geo. ID. Perkins,
John Dudley, and even John Martin, fol-
their view of the matter. They are all old
residents and neighbors, and the GLOBE
tenders them the use Of its columns in NJ.
Gilhllan's behalf, II they so desire.
II would be pleasant memory to take to
Washington-the picture Of the upturned and
ghastly face Of the victim Of his avarice as
she was borne dripping from the river which
brought her relief from the great sorrow and
wrong which John b. Gilhllan had perpe-
trated.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-11-01
THE RAILROADS

The Effect ofthe N. Y. CentraI's Cut ga Rates
NEW YORK, Oct. 31.-When the New York
Central to-day reduced passenger rates TO
Chicago from $3.50 to SIS the West Shore
promptly reduced rates to $3.50, observing
the differential allowance. The West Shore
claims to be entitled to make this differeutial
allowance by sanction Of the pool commits
sioners, and promises to keep its rate S1.50
below that of the New York Central. The
New York Central, on the other
hand, threatens to follow every
cut made by It's competitors.
The brokers say If the West Shore road does
not carry out its promise they will force 1t TO
do so, even at their own temporary loss, by
reducing rates over other lines, but they have
not yet begun selling below the rates asked
In the regular Offices. II looks now as IL an
other reduction might be made at any mo-
ment