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The DeSmet leader. (DeSmet, Kingsbury Co., Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1885-08-22
Transportation Changes.

The following circulGr has Deen rc-
ceiyed from the Chicago IL Northwest
crn Railway Company Genera. Freight
Department, stating rates OF trahSpor-
tation for the coming Territorial Ear
to be held at Huron
CHICAGO, July, II, 1855.
10 all 1gcntS IN DAKOTA, Minnesota,
l0lru, Wisconsin, and Illinois;
Shipments of live stock, agricultural
implements. machinery and other arti-
cles for exhibition az the Dakota Ter
ritorial Fair To be held at Huron, Da-
k0ta, September - to October >, inclus-
i've, will be waybilled at regular rates
and at owners risk of damage, freight
charges to be paid on delivery of the
property at Huron, noting on way-bill,
For Exhibition at Dakota Territorial
Fair."
On the return of the freight, if with
in five days after the close of the Fair,
no change of ownership having occurred,
and with proper evidence from Secre-
tary of its exhibition, in will be re-
turned free to point Of shipment on
this line, and all charges made by
Chicago Il Northwestern Railway paid
thereon, from stations in Dakota, will
be refunded.
The above provides for free transpor-
tation, both ways, on exhibits originat-
ing at stations in Dakota, and for free
transportation one way on exhibits
from stations in Illinois, Wisconsin,
Iowa and Minnesota.
Shipments of race horses are not 10
receive the benefit of this circular, but
are in all cases to be charged full tariff
rates both ways.
Stock contract must be executed
with all shippers for live stock for
warded to and returned from the fair.
III. II. MCCULLOUGH,
Genl Freight Ag't.
II. &. WICKER,
Traffic Manager.
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BISMARCK, Aug. l7.-To-day Hon.
George Rice, late speaker of the house
of representatives, now attorney gener-
nj of Dakota, while visiting the census
office. as q matter of curiosity glanced
at the returns from Flandreau, Moody
county. his home. His eye glanced at
the entry opposite his own name. when
he was astonished and outraged to find
the enumerator had returned him rs
bastard" The enumerator WAS L.
w. Pettigrew, brother of Frank Petit
grew of Sioux Falls, between whom
and Mr.. Rice there has been bitter
political feud for years. Mr.. Rice's in
dignation was unbounded. He immedi-
ately wrote WinSor Il Sweesey, attor-
neys at Sioux Falls. retaining them fol
the prosecution of IN action for crimi-
nal libel. The federal statute provides
maximum penalty of $1,000 fine and
two years Imprisonment for an enum-
orator willfully making fictitious re,
turns. Action will also be taken under
this law, independent of criminal libel,
Universal contempts is expressed
apm..st Pettigrcw for the wantonness
manifested and the prostitution of his
official rosiu.on TO crafty spite.
The DeSmet leader. (DeSmet, Kingsbury Co., Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1885-08-22
Pre-. Emp.iOn Entries.

WAsINGToS. Aug. 1.-THE Genera
Land Oiiice has received information
that Judge Deadey, OF the Oregon Cir
cUit Court, has decided that pre-emp-
ton entries can be cancelled only by
proceedings in the courts. 1t has been
the practice in the Land Oflice to can
eel pre-emption entries upon sufficient
proof OF Noncompliance with the law
or want Of good faith on the part of
the pre-emptor. Acting Commissioners
Walker officially informed his inform
ant that the practice and veiws of the
law followed and entertained i'll the
General Land Office will not be
changed before the Supreme Court Of
the United States Shall have had an
opportunity of passing upon the points
raised by Judge Deadey.
The DeSmet leader. (DeSmet, Kingsbury Co., Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1885-08-22
Dakota Encampment.

FARGO, Aug. 17.-There is great re-
joicing IN this city over the official an
nouncement from Gen. Free of Sioux
Falls that the first encampment of the
Dakota national guard viii be held in
this city, commencing Sept. -, and
lasting fourdays. The 5000 subscribed
as bonus is being collected, and will
soon be III bank ready to meet any
drafts Of the proper authorities. The
Argus offers a cash prize of 500 to the
best drilled and equipped company
and has placed the same in the
hands Of Gen. Free to have him ap-
point committee and make the neces-
sary arrangements. Among the attrac-
tions expected is sham battle, and the
gathering will probably close with an
immense ball given at the Headquarters
hotel, opera house and roller rink sim
utaneously, that all may be accom-
mOdated
The DeSmet leader. (DeSmet, Kingsbury Co., Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1885-08-22
Relating TO Final Proofs.

Copp's Land Owner of July Is, 1885,
contains the following instructions
from Assistant Commissioner Harrison
to the register and receiver at Valen-
tine. Neh. Referring to the register )
letter Of the 10th inst, / have to direct
that in the future you will be governed
by the following instructions relating
to proof in support of pre-emption
claims and homestead entries cCm-
muted under section 230l L. ). Re
vised Statues. The claimant must at
least show six months residence next
preceding date Of final proof, which
must be made on the day andat the
place advertised. Residence must be
actual inhabitants Of, and not occas-
ional visits TO the land. The party
must actually reside upon, cultivate
and improve the land for at least the
period above mentioned. Persons doing
business la town and residing there,
or elsewhere than on the laEd entered
or filed for, or otherwise not actually
living on the land, must not be allowed
TO acquire title thereto by pretexts, or
assumption of constructive" resid-
ence. The character OF the improve
mentS and amount of cultivation must
he such as will evidence entire good
faith on the part of the claimant.
Persons applying 10 give notice OF
their intention To submit proof should
be advised that il Will be Il useless eX'
penditure of time and money If they
will not be able, on the day fixed I,
show full and actual compliance viii
the law.
The DeSmet leader. (DeSmet, Kingsbury Co., Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1885-08-22
The Wrong Man.

The name of Samuel Clemens. Of
Elma, n. Y. was recently placed on
the pension roll, and by some mistake
notification Of the fact was sent TO
Samuel J.. Clemens, Elmira, n. Y.
In few days Commissioner Black re-
ceived the following facetious reply
from Mark Twain:
ELMIRA, n. Y, July 8, 1885.
John G. Black, Commissioner:
DEAR SIR have not applied for a
pension. / have often wanteda pen
sion-often--very often, l may say,
but inasmuch as the only military SER
vice performed during the war Was in
the Confederate army, l have always
felt Il delicacy about asking you for it,.
However, since you have suggested the
thing yourself. feel strengthened. 1
haven't any very pensionable disease
myself, but can furnish substitute
a man who is just simply chaos, n
museum of all the different kinds of
aches and pains, fractures. dislocati0ns
and malformations there are; q man
who would regard rheumatism. piles
and sore eyes rs mere recreation anu
refreshment, after the serious occupa-
tion of his day. IL you grant me the
pension, dear sir. please hand it to Gen.
IIawley, United States senator--l mean
hand him the certificate, not the money
and he will forward IL to me. fon
will observe by this postal card, which,
enclose. that he takes friendly inter.
est in the matter. lie thinks | have at
ready got the pension, whereas I've only
got the rheumatism, but didn't want
that; | had that before. wish 1t was
catching. | know man that would
The DeSmet leader. (DeSmet, Kingsbury Co., Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1885-08-22
Territorial Fair.
To the public
-. IL Jl WI'fN, TCs' IIU'
A. \. RowLEY, Sec.

To the public;
Arrangements for the territorial fair,
to be held ut Huron, September % and
80 and October and = are rapidly pro-
sressng and the prospects for Il grand
success are very ilattering. 1t has been
decided 70 allot separate spaces for the
various county exhibits and quite a
number of counties laye already signi-
fled their intention Of making display.
A definite and determined effort Is now
being made to provide for large exCur-
sion parties from the east and with
such promises Of succ ess that in all
probability there will be hundreds Of
eastern people present to avail them
selves OF so favorable an opportunity TO
investigate Dakotas productiveness.
Under such circumstances the desir-
ability Of having county represented
will be understood by all enterprising
citizens. AS is already understood the
Transportation of these exhibits will be
without cost. Apply to your station
agent for particulars and notify me at
once if you desire space for an exhibit.
This is absolutely necessary in order
that the superintendent OF construction
can act intelligently. The principal
railway com panies are giving the faii
their hearty encouragement. a con
siderable portion of the New Orleans
exhibit will he displayed. Gov. Pierce
will be present and deliver the fiIst an.
nual address.
Large exhibits Of fine horses and
bloodcd stock are already assured. The
! Territorial Horticultural and Forestry
Association are making special exer-
tions for fine display. Large purses
have been offered in the speed depar;.
ment and exciting races may be ex'
I pected Negotiations for good band
tournament now promise success. Free
motive power for machinery is offered
and the exhibit in this line viii be q
strong attra ction. The ladies' depart
ent is receiving especial attention anc
an unusual effort will be made to make
| il one Of the most pleasing features ol
the most pleasing features Of the expo
f, sition.
The board of agriculture have under
taken this great work, out Of pure ly pa
triotic motives, realizing the great bene-
fits that will accrue from successful
display. Dakota aston:Sbed the world
at NewOlleans and with IL great portion
Of the exhibit at her command, she can
upon her own soil far eclipse her sue
cessful efforts at that place. Our sue
cess depends upon the people, and
Dakota people never fail. Do not de-
pend upon the efforts Of your neighbor,
Go work yourself. Notify me ut the
earliest possible moment Of your inten-
ton to exhibit that space may be pro
yided.
Write your friends in the east to join
the excursion parties. Do your part
and Dakota will make the grandesl
exhibit in the great Northwest.
| w. +. Il. BUSHNELL,
Secretary Dakota Board Agriculture.
Huron, Oak, Aug ID, 1885.
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lecided to cha nge the dates to Sept. 10

decided to cha nge the dates to Sept. ID
IL and Il.
This change will enable John A. 10
gan and Gov. Gilbert A. Pierce, and
others, who have expressed an earnest
desire TO be with us, to attend.
The committee also take pleasure III
announcing rs one of the features ofthe
reunion that they have secured the
Hon. c. G. Williams, Of Watertown, the
siyer-tongucd orator Of congressional
fame. TO deliver an address on the Life
and Character of Grant.
From adyices already received the
com mittee can confidently announce
that the attendance will exceed any
gathering previously held i'll Dakota
and it is their desire that each post
will inform the secretary ut an early day
about what number to expect from
their locality, so that proper estimate
can be made for qua rters and food,
which will be furnished free to all who
60 into camp.
Remember the dates, September 10
IL and Il.
Fraternally yours,
S. III. JUMPER, Pres. Local Com
A. \. RowLEY, Sec.
The DeSmet leader. (DeSmet, Kingsbury Co., Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1885-08-22

\ SILVER dollar weighs nearly an
ounce. Hence any letter not heavier
than the dollar can go for single two
cent stamp. This is easily remembered.
II you want To be more exact, take a
silver dollar and a silyer1ive cent piece,
and you have an ounce almost to ateath-
er'S weight. Provided you haven't the
silver dollar handy use two halves, orif
YOU have nickels only, five Of them and a
small copper cent will give you nearly
the ounce. AS - letters out of 100 will
fall within the ounce weight. this sim
pie system of weighing Will serve for
general use. 1t is tie result of some
tests made by Chief Clerk WoodhouSe,
Of the New \ lork postotlice.-Er.
The DeSmet leader. (DeSmet, Kingsbury Co., Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1885-08-22

T.. L. CREssEY has sold the Huron
Leader to A. O. Cheney x Sons, Of the
Huron Book Bindery. Mr.. Cressey will
retire from the newspaper business,
which he has followed successfully for
thirty-three years. He is Il thorough
printer and an able editor, and will be
greatly missed by the profession. The
new publishers Of the Leader have our
host wishes
The DeSmet leader. (DeSmet, Kingsbury Co., Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1885-08-22

The DAKOTA UNIVERSITY building
is being pushed rapidly TO completion.
Arrangements are made to begin the
fall term Sept. 80. DR.. Brush and an
effective corps of instructors will con-
duet tie school. We predict for the
institution prominent success We
trust the public will show due appre-
citation by large attendance and lib
cral patronage. Let the people of
Mitchell and surrounding country rally
and make this school tie first in al the
Territory and equal to any III the west.
Let it not be forgotten that Sent. lst is
20 be q grand opening day. Bishop
Foss and other eminent speakers will
be present to make addresses. Greatly
reduced rates by railroad will be
granted. - MtchcH Mail.
The DeSmet leader. (DeSmet, Kingsbury Co., Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1885-08-22
Free Masonry In the Fiovsry KfngkonA,
lGlobe- Democrat Intcrsiewl


"What kint Of an organization h your
Masonic societyr tbs reporter kei.
Tho saino as the English-speaking frater-
nity." said Mr.. Batiste. 1Masonry was In
troduced into China about sixty years ag,'
by an Engiishman ftnow extends through
all our kingdom. having lodges and chapters
in every principal city. It was established
among tho Chinese in America about fifteen
years ago, and st Louis Il the only large
city which has no lodge, although now II
will have one very soon. We call ourselves
United Brother Masons. and the only differ.
encs between our ritual and the CiucssiaiIs
is that one IL written in Chinese tho other
In English. In China the thirty-two de-
grees are administered. but In this country
we are not allowed to take more than three
degrees, the entered apprentice. fellow
craft AMI msstsr degre. dontknow WY
IL l.. but this restriction b placed upon us
here: In order 10 get higher than the third
degree we must return to China"
The DeSmet leader. (DeSmet, Kingsbury Co., Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1885-08-22

TIE Soldiers reurion at Aberdeen
viii be held Septembel l5-l7, week
later than first advertised. The change
is made to prevent conflict with The
date of the reunion Of the Army o. the
Tennessee at Chicago.
The DeSmet leader. (DeSmet, Kingsbury Co., Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1885-08-22

TIE attorney general Of Mime
sofa has decided that no liquor can be
sold at the state fair this fall As the
township in which the fair is held
grants no license.
The DeSmet leader. (DeSmet, Kingsbury Co., Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1885-08-22

X. ). LYON, captain of the Brookings
Hh<s has resigned and T. c. Murphy
elected to I'LL the vacancy. Deep re-
gret was Felt ut the resignation, as
Capt. LYON ws.1 well liked by all.
The DeSmet leader. (DeSmet, Kingsbury Co., Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1885-08-22

IIOnstOh IettefJ
The democratic primo ipls has invaded Eng
lish country houses. Il Il now the custom
at some Of them 10 draw lots To 80 wi,0
shall sit together nc dinner Instead Of being
arranged according to rank The nsw plan
gives more variety.
The DeSmet leader. (DeSmet, Kingsbury Co., Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1885-08-22
DISTRICT Court is in session at Clark.

Il. i. MILLER editor of the Pierre Sig
nal, has been appointed postmaster at
Pierre. vice Col. Laird, suspended.
The DeSmet leader. (DeSmet, Kingsbury Co., Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1885-08-22

DIR. NJ. J. SNIFF, of Sioux Falls, has
been fined for practicing medicine
without license, as required by law
The DeSmet leader. (DeSmet, Kingsbury Co., Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1885-08-22

Sitting Bail has sent ths pope pvsseut---
a magnificent bnfraio robs ooverst with
paintings. oae of tbs scenes rsprvssntsi ".
ing the fght With Custer
The DeSmet leader. (DeSmet, Kingsbury Co., Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1885-08-22

Headquarters Robert Anderson Post No
10. Aberdeen, Oak, August IL, 1885.
Comrades:--Owing 10 the fact that
the dates, previously announced, for
the reunion Of the Soldiers and Sailors
Of Dakota at Aberdeen, conflict with
the date set for the reunion of the
army OF the Tennessee, ut Chicago. and
the consequent inability Of many OF
our leaders to he present mt our re.
union, tho local committee, by ana
with the consent Of the Soldiers and
Sailors Association committee, have
The DeSmet leader. (DeSmet, Kingsbury Co., Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1885-08-22

burlington Hawssys; Psop:s are apt a
swallow reputation undsr ~ tnkrsaston
tAaI 10 ~ u<.vit III
The DeSmet leader. (DeSmet, Kingsbury Co., Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1885-08-22
Dakota Soldiers Reunion.
II. &. WICKER,
Traffic Manager.

HEADQUARTERS Robert Anderson Post No
10. ArEnDEl.N.' OAK. August 3, 1881.
Comrades:-The Annual Reunion of
the Soldiers and Sailors Of Dakota, un-
der the auspices of the Crane Army OF
the Republic Of Dakota, will take place
at Aberdeen, Sept. s, and 10. at wiII'i
time the presence OF your Post and OF
all old Soldiers and Sailors III your Vi
cinity is earnestly solicited.
No expense nor trouble will be spared
to make the occasion enjoyable, and
every effort will be made 10y the citizens
of Aberdeen, under the direction of
Robt. Anderson Post, to insure the
comfort, and administer to the pleasure
to their honored guests.
The camp will he erected near the
center of the city, and fist class sol
dier's fare served in our mammoth rink,
where all can be seated at once, and
camp quarters and meals will be furn-
shed free of charge TO all old Soldiers
and Sailors.
Those desirous of availing themselves
of the camp--and we hope all who can
will DO so-should bring blankets or
other coverings; and to those who
would patronlze our hotels we can con-
iidently say that with our almost un-
limited hotel capacity they will be com
fortably provided for, and at reasonable
rates.
Negotiations are pending for reduced
railroad rates, and we have reason to
believe will be secured within the reach
of all. They will be duly announced i'll
future circulars.
Many notables have been invited TO
be present, and we expect several of
our old leaders TO respond in person.
Our central location in the Territory,
and easy accessibility by rail. leads lis
To anticipate Il very large attendance,
but we assure You there is room for all.
Come everybody; come by Posts; come
as veterans; come singly or in squads.
Let the Women's Relief Corps and Sons
OF Veterans come, and witness what a
right royal welcome a four-year old
Dakota town can give.
All communications should be adj
dsessed to A. a. Rowle, Sec. Local
Executive Committee.
GEN. w. V. LUCAS,
Dept. Com. G.. \. r.
CAPT. WM. DUNCAN,
Pres. $. and 5. Assn Dakota.
JOnN ACKLEY,
Com. Robt Anderson Post.
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load up with it pretty early. Lord, but
we all feel that way sometimes. I've
seen the day when--but never mind that,
you may be busy. Just hand it to
lIawley--the certificate, you understand
If not transferable.
Very truly yours,
$. l.. CLEMENS,
(Known 10 the police rs Mark Twain}
, 1885-03-11
acknowledgements

gAET bekjendtgj0res herved, at
$1 Undertegnede i Henhold til
Anordning af lode August 1874 har
lnodtaget A%nmeldelse ON, at Firma-
ct BARTRAM BROTHERS under
dette Navn fra den 25de Februar
d. a. driver misunderstanding
paa St. Croix med Hjemsted i Frede-
riksted, at JOSEPH Is. BAKTRAM
og THOMAS w. BARTRAM af
New York ere de eneste a .svar-
lige Deltagere innvnte Firma, og
at ingen Forretninger ere undtagne
fra Firmaets Omraade.
Frederiksteds Politikammer, den 2Sde
Februar 1885.
n. r. NYSSUM.
cSf
, 1885-03-11
Publication.

SRT is hereby made known, that
- pursuant to Ordinance dated
10Th of August 1874, it has been
announced to me, that the firm
BARTRAM BROTHERS under that
appellation from the 25th instant
carries on a general mercantile bu-
siness in this Island St. Croix with
domicile in Fr~ederiksted, hal
JOSEPH B. BARTR AN and
THOMAS w. BARTRAM of the
City and County of New York are
the sole responsible participants in
said firm, and that no transactions
are exempted from the business of
the firm.
Frederiksted's Police Office, the 2Sth
February 1886.
M. R. NYSSUM.
est.
, 1885-03-11
Publication.

SRT is hereby made known that
- pursuant to Ordinance dated
18th of August 1874 it has been an
nounced to me, that the firm BARIRAN
BROTHERS of FrederikSted has author
lied ANDREW JACKSON BLACKKOOD from the
25th instant to sign pr. prOcura on
behalf of the firm BARGRAN BROTHERS.
Frederiksted's Police Office, the 28th
February 1885.
NJ. R. NYSSUM.
cSf
, 1885-03-11
Publication.

RT is hereby made known that
90 pursuant to Ordinance dated
10Th of August 1874, it has been an
nounced to me, that the business
heretofore conducted in St. Croix
by RAVEN & Co. under 23rd inst.
has ceased.
Frederiksted's Police Office, the 28th
February 1885.
NJ. R. NYSSUM,
est.
, 1885-03-11
acknowledgements

SAET bekjendtgjores heryed, at
49, Undertegnede i Henhold til
Anordning af lode August 1874 har
modtaaet Anmeldelse ON, at Fir
maet BAGHRAM BROTHERS af Frederiksted
under 25de d. NJ. have befuldmwg-
tigrt ANDREW JACKSON BLACKNOOD til pr.
procura at underskrive paa navnte
Firmas Vegne.
FrederikSteds Politikammer, den 2Sde
Februar 1885.
M. r. NYSSUM.
est.
, 1885-03-11
NEARLY NEW.
For sale at the Auas Office.


of beautiful designs,
Canadian Pictures drawn by pen and
pencil, by the Marquis of Lorne,
an elegant volume for the table,
A Peep behind the scenes-a tale of deep
interest, by Mrs. Walton-(nearly half
a million have been sold) 10 cts.
ChristiGS old organ, by Mrs. Walton-near.
ly a million have been sold) 3 cts.
JeSsica's first Prayers cts.
Saued at Sea, Little Dot &c.
Currie's spelling books ,Morell'S Essentials
of Geometry,
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15 cts.
Collins's Drawing Books, all numbers, z cts.
each; Every Day Things for teachers,
or for home Instruction. As cts.
Colenso's Arithmetic, Anderson's Modern
Geography, Memorandum or pass books,
MitchelFs pens A P & D in small boxes,
r. to 4 doZ. in each)
Letter copying books, violet ink in small
jugs, Chess boards d men, Draughts,
pocket books, purses, ladies' leather
bags, Ball programme cards & pencils,
&c. &c. &c.
, 1885-03-11
Bekjendtgiorels

sect bekjendtgj6res herved, at
60 Undertegnede i Henhold til
Anordning af lode August 1874 har
modtaget AnmeIdelse ON, at den
hidtil paa St. Croix afRAVEN & Co.
drevne Forretning under 23de d. NJ.
er oph@vet.
Frederiksteds Politikammer, den 2Sde
Februar 1885.
NJ. r. NYSSUM.
est.
, 1885-03-11
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
II d II 4 & H.

is hereby given that in virtue of
Art. 81 of the Constitution, a Spe-
cia! General Meeting of the Share
holders in this Institution. is called
for THURSDAY the 18th instant,
at the Bank Premises for the
purpose Of examining the Register
of Proprictors of the Bank of st.
Thomas in connection with Art.
Is of the Constitution.
The Chair will be taken at /
o'clock p. m.
Bank Of st. Thomas,
st Thomas, Eth March 1885.
BY order Of the Board ofDirectors,
CHAS. STRANDGAARD,
Manager.
, 1885-03-11
NN"IICE.
"a SMALL BOAT found on the

a SMALL BOAT found on the
GsS beach at the Estate La grid.
Princesse, and a boatfound in the sea
to the east Of this Island, are both
laid up in the stable yard at the Fort,
where they can be seen. The owners
can have them by payingthe expenses
incurred, and if not redeemed with
in 3 weeks from date the Boats will
be sold.
Christiansted's Police Office, Ord March
1885.
II. HANSCHELL.