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The Middlebury register and Addison County journal. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1883-1885, 1885-09-25

Jumbo was probably the most famous ele-
plant that ever livel, and at the time of his
death was the largest animal in captivity.
He belonged to the African species, and was
about twenty-five years of age. Taken to
the London geological gardens when a baby,
as he attained his growth he was used to CON
vey loads of children upon his back about
the gardens, and when so employed was
perfectly tractable. AS he grew older,
however, he manifested an unruly dis
position when closely confined, and it
'Tas for this reason, it is said, that the coun-
Gil of the geological society decided to sell
him when Mr.. =. T. Bainum opened negotia-
tions for his purchase in the early part of
1852. They feared that he would become pos
sessed by the peculiar insanity to which ele-
plants at certain stages of life are subject
When, however, the fact became known that
the council had made a definite contract to
sell Jumbo to Mr.. Barnum for g., 900, great
indigestion was expressed by the London
press, and in n short time an extraordinary
popular craze on the subject was developed
in England. Jumbo became the chief topic
of the day, and his removal from the coun-
try was lamented as n national calamity.
Every effort was made to prevent it, even in
Guiding an injunction suit in chanceTy,
and the matter was brought before the house
of commons The members of the council,
roundly denounced as they were, adhered to
their legal contract, and late in March, 1882,
Jumbo was embarke for the United States
on board the steamship Assyrian Monarch.
For weeks before the elephants departure
the geological gardens were visited by
crowds of men, women and children of all
classes of society, who went to take n fare
well look at Jumbo and to feed him with
buns and other delicacies. Popular feeling
ran so high that there were rumors that a
riot would take place when he was conveyed
through the streets to the steamship dock,
but the removal was made in the early morn
ing hours without causing any. DEMONSTRATIONS
except those of farewell. 1t is said that the
total cost of bringing him to the United
States was $50 600, exclusive of the price paid
for him.
The height of Jumbo was eleven feet and
half. His Immense bulk was such that front
view of him was about as imposing as a side
view. Other elephants looked like pigmies
beside him. His trunk for several feet after
leaving'hi head was as thick as stout man
body When he lifted his head and stretched
his trunk upward, he could reach up twenty
six feet or five feet higher than the largest of
the other elephants in his owners extensive
herd.
The Middlebury register and Addison County journal. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1883-1885, 1885-09-25

THE smallpox epidemic at Montreal is raw
aging the city Ten deaths in one hous in
one day were reported
AsIATIc cholera has become insignificant
in France and is fast diminishing in Spain
In Italy, however, infection centers have be-
come established at Parma and at Palermo.
The Italian government has begun to issue
cholera bulletins.
DETAILS of the battle at Canta, Peru, show
The Middlebury register and Addison County journal. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1883-1885, 1885-09-25
JUMBO KILLED.
Tragic Death of the Worlds Big
gest Elephant.
Run Over bya Train in Canada
Sketch Of His Career

Jumbo, the 100000 elephant belonging to
Barnum, was killed on the Grand Trunk Air
Line track half n mile east Of st. Thomas,
Ontario, the other night. His keeper was
leading him along the track to load him. when
freight train came up behind unnoticed and
ran him down. He was injured SO badly
that he died in thirty minutes. The trick
elephant Tom Thumb was also injured, his leg
being broken
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1885-11-25
1t Will Soon BE Rem edied.

The people Of Winona had a. great
racket last week: A party of gamblers,
cowboys and discharged soldiers Joined
in painting the town red'' for two or
three days and nights, during which
timid people felt in constant danger of
intrusion by stray bullets and drunken
men and women. A. village charter, pe-
lice officers and lookup are next in Or
der for that fourishing young town.
bismarck Journal
There will soon be jail in running or
der at the county seat and we believe
the decent citizens of Winona will then
see to it that their peace and safety are
not imperiled by the gang of drunken
male and female vagabonds who have
terrorized the town since it was founded.
Wlnona numbers among its inhabitants
several fine families and there are num-
Der of estimable ladies living there, to
whom these boisterous scenes are entirely
different from what they expected to find
in their new Dakota home. And we say,
with nothing but feelings of sympathy
for Winona's respectable citizens, that
these doings are disgrace not only to
that town, but to Emmons county-yea,
to the whole territory. These "hoodlulns"
ought to be squelched; and, If Winona has
no officer of the law competent and will
ing to stand by his official oath, it is high
time that she obtain one.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1885-11-25
A. Sermon.


Last week the RECORD was Informed
that a dancing party was the program
for Thanksgiving evening, and we so
announced. This week the information
comes that it is to be Supper and So
clable." We suppose the latest returns
are the correct ones. However, be it IL
dancing party or a sociable, there will be
a good attendance and u happy time To
those citizens of the county who were
misled by the statement in last week s
RECORD that dancing party was to be
held, and who had made arrangements to
be present. our excuse is that we were so
informed, and believe the building was
obtained from the school board with that
understanding. We learn that it was
claimed by some that Thanksgiving is not
an appropriate time for dancing. Why
not? Isn't it time for happiness, mirth,
joy, and good feeling? Is it more sinful
to "trip the light fantastic than to as
sassinate and devour the toothsome COB
bler2 There are, happily, very few, peo-
pie in this community who look upon a
dance as they would upon prize-fight.
If these few are never guilty of greater
sin than dancing, their ultimate passage
through the golden gate is assured. 1t is
not well to strain at gnat and swallow
a camel"
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1885-11-25
Winter Reading.

It appears to be notable fact that the best
farmers and the best stockmen are the very best
friends Of newspapers 1t is generally the old
fogies and the neer-do-wells that scoff at "book
and newspaper larnin, and, if they are induced
to take their home county paper, they never
read it. The progressive farmers-those that
get from twenty to thirty bushels of wheat to
the acre, and own fine, fat, sleek cattle and
horses-are invariably men whose sitting-room
table will be generously supplied with not only
local newspapers, but agricultural journals,
books relating to stock, to feeding animals,
which contain the thoughts and experiments OF
able men who devote their time and energies to
advance the cause Oh agriculture and to learn
how to produce more abundant crops, as well as
to surround their stock with the best conditions
for raising them successfully and proftably.
Every farmer in the Northwest will be bene-
flied greatly by subscribing to good agricultural
paper and, If one is published near by, it Ger
tainly should be regular visitor in the family.
The Northwestern Farmer and Breeder, pub
lished at Fargo, Oak, Is doing a good work
throughout the Northwest, and we have made
arrangements by which NE offer it free to any old
subscriber to the RECORD paying what he owes
and q year in advance; or 10 those Whose pre-
paid year has partly expired, and who will pay
enough 10 again make their subscription year
in advance; or to any new subscriber paying a
year In advance
Sample copies of the Farmer" will be sent free
to those addressing Edward A. Webb, Fargo,
Oak.
Subscribers wishing to pay up and secure the
Northwestern Farmer and Breeder should ap.
ply to or address the RECORD, Buchanan OAK,
or call on II. A. Armstrong, Williamsport.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1885-11-25
Millinery.

Goods of every kind cheaper than ever.
The most stylish millinery in the city at
II. R. Mead & Co.'s, Bismarck
Children's Jersey Caps, soc and $1.OO.
Chlldren's Felt Caps, 90c.
Children's Trimmed Hats 81 90 to 81. so.
100Ready Trimmed Hats, 81 so to So. 90.
Handsome Beaded Bonncts, only SIS. 90.
Elegant Pattern Hats and Bonnets.
$3.50 to $1,000.
Birds, Tips, and Plumes, very cheap.
Wings, 15c, S5c, soc, 60c, and $1.0o.
Trimmed Round Hats and Bonzets of
every kind, which we will offer the next
ten days lower than Chicago or New
York prices to reduce our stock. We buy
and sell Millinery Goods on the Dry
Goods Cash Plan. We don't ask Milli-
merry Prices. 1t pays TO trade at the Cen
tre Dry Goods Store, Dakota Block, Bis
marck, Oak.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1885-11-25
DE,1ocRAcY nAKorA.

FROM time to time we read in some ter
ritorial Democratic newspaper that the
1ong-continued supremacy of the Repub.
lican party in national affairs has made
Dakota Republican territory that
prominent Democrats believe she should
not be admitted until term of years
under the guardianship Of Democracy
shall have made her Democratic. There
is no foundation for this claim. There
are too many cid soldiers. of the Union
and the sons and daughters of old SOL
dlers in Dakota for her ever to be Jewel
in the Democratic crown. Besides, tho
atmosphere Of the Northwest Is no more
conducive At present 70 vigorous Bour-
bon growth than Il bss been in the past.
Even in Montsna, when more general
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1885-11-25

settlement shall have overcome the influ-
ence of Texas cattlemen and Texas COW
boys, that territory will also be strongly
Republican. Democracy must look else
where than in the Northwest for timber
out of which to carve Democratic States.
Time will only make this region more in.
tensely Republican.
There is no hope for Bourbonism IN
this section. The Democratic party,
in future struggles for power, must de.
pend chiefly, as it has in the past, upon
intimidation of negro voters in the South
and the aid of half-civilized horde OF
'''blood-tubs" and "dead-rabbits'' in New
York CITY.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1885-11-25
WHAT is THE TRUE REASON,

WHAT is THE TRUE RE AsON?
If they believe in fair dealing, and
have at heart the interest of the section
in which they make their bread and but
ter, it would seem that the demand of the
Bismarck Journal and the Steele Ozone
for the removal of Governor Pierce is the
height Of folly. Not that the executive
has shown partiallty for North Dakota,
or befriended her in any way not in strict
accordance with the duties of his office.
What the people of the North want is not
a corrupt or partisan Governor, but q man
who will stand between them and those
who seek to violate every principle of
equity, justifying their course only on
the principle that "might makes right. +"
IT an honest man and an able official is
wanted, surely the present incumbent is
all that could be desired. Why, then,
are these journals so anxious that he be
replaced? Their editors claim that it is
only because they want to see the Office
in the hands of Democrat. Even grant
ing this to be the true reason, is an effort
to,force ruler upon q people overwhelm-
ingly of different political faith COM
patible with that desire for reform pro-
fcssed by President Cleveland? Certainly,
if the people of Dakota had voice in the
selection of their Governor, they would
not chose Democrat.
Again, it seems little peculiar that
those Democratic Journals in North Da-
kota which are seeking the removal of
Mr.: Pierce are advocating the appoint
ment of man who, although a, Demo.
crat, just now seems to be the idol of
many of the Republican papers in South
Dakota. Take the Pierre Free Press, for
example. which is, usually, one of the
fairest and most consistent journals in
the South. TITS Republican paper but
Pierre head has been turned by the buzz
ing of the capital bee, and hence peru
sal of the columns of the Free Press fails
to show that it. is friendly to Governor
Pierce, a Republican, or opposed to Mr..
Ziebach. a Democrat. Several Republi-
can editors in South Dakota are clamer-
Gus for the removal of the present execu-
tive. Our. North Dakota Democratic
brethren should note the fact that party
loyalty is not the overlapping influence
in the South, where sectional interests are
at stake.
Mr.. Ziebach is Undoubtedly a good
man, and would make good executive
for Democratic territory; but his strong
Endorsement by Republican residents of
South Dakota cities with capital aspira-
tions is peculiar, TO say the least.
Is it pure partisanship that prompts
certain Democratic newspapers on the
upper side Of the forty.sixth parallel to
advocate the removal of Governor Pierce,
or have the Pierre townsite- boomers estab.
lished literary bureau in North Dakota Z
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1885-11-25
LITERARY.

The Reading Circle met Thursday even.
ing at the office Of Mr.. Armstrong. The
second canto of the Lady Of the Lake"
was read, and the Circle adjourned to
meet on Thursday, Dec. 3, at the resi-
dehce of Squire Campbell. And right
heresDermit us to remark that this society
is one which should have a large mem
bership, and q good attendance. Although
the writer has found time to be present
at but few Of its meetings, yet he must
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1885-11-25

There isno gainsaying the fact that,
with substantial and permanent dwellings
such as are found in older fegions, the
dry cold of this latitude can be shut out
much easier than in the damp atmosphere
further solth. The first winter in Dakota
is generally passed in CABIN which no
one would think of living in before lie
emigrateds But; even with these hastily
constructed aud temporary "shacks," !"
and the lack of some conveniences,. the
knowledge that sure independence and
comfort will come in a few years makes
every one contented and happy.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1885-11-25
The RECORD is entered at the Willian,spor,
posto6ice as second class matter.

The RECORD is the only paper de-
voted exclusively to the interests of
e mmons County, and has u county
circulation five times as large as
any other paper published in Em-
mons. As the KECORD ID circuIates in
all sections of this County, and as
every dollar expended for goods by
our citizens must of necessity go to
Bismarck. the columns Of this pa per
are an excellent medium through
which the M merchants of that city can
reach the residents of this portion
of the Missouri Slope.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1885-11-25

say that those he did attend were found
both pleasant and instructive. Every
one living within convenient distance of
town should try to be present at these
fortnightly gatherings. The Williams
port Reading Circle is no close corpora
ton. 1t was founded to meet public
necessity, and the public will be cordially
welcomed, either as permanent members
or as visitors.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1885-11-25
Fine Millinery.

Now that thrashing is over, and the yield
of grain magnificent; our farmers should
remember those who have beet such
faithful helps in building up the new
homes We refer to their wives and
daughters. And you can't better show
your appreciation than by taking them
with you the next time you visit Bismarck
and buying something in the line of Mill
linert from Miss K. Brady, Main street,
nextdoor to Capital National Bank.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1885-11-25
Still They Come.

The RECORD is happy to state that de.
linquent subscriptions have been coming
in at quite lively rate during the past
week or two. Several have paid up to
date and year in advance, thereby Sc
curing the Northwestern Farmer and
Breeder free for a year. We have re.
ceiVed about q dozen new subscribers
during a fortnight, all of whom paid in
advance, and also secured the Farmer"
Let the good work 20 on.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1885-11-25
An Emm ons County COWBOY.

E. A. Lilly, whose fame will go down
to posterIty as the wild, unbridled cow
boy of Livona, is in. the city again, with
all the additional grandeur that can be
extracted from new sombrero and
full months growth. of daintily tinted
beard. The Livona cattle ranch is grow
ing In wealth and fame, and is adding an
imperishablc luster to the name of the
county of Emmons. Bismarck Tribune,
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1885-11-25
The sehsol Exercises,

Next Saturday evening, at 7sO o'clocA,
there will be an entertainment given az
the Williansport school-house by the pu-
pills of School No /. The program viii
consist of music. defamation, rotations.
etc. The public is cordially invited te
be present Particularly is it the desire
of Miss Yeater that the parents Of the:
scholars attend the exercises,
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1885-11-25
misratorf nirds.

About this time Of the year those Da.
hota "actual residents" that reside here
only during the summer are packing up
and leaving for the states or warmer
cline; and if any Of them could get sn
office here they would swear actual per.
manent residence. Il Washburn Times:
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1885-11-25
LivOna.

Correspondence Of the RECORD:
LavoNA, Nov. u.
The mail line has put on a brand.new
wagon-quite a comfortable affair.
Almost Thanksgiving The people Of
Emtdons County can give thanks With
hearty good will:
Messrs: Moses Beaudry and Chatles Nc.
1ntyfe We're the Visitors from 1iv6ta to
Bismarck the past week. ANovIL.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1885-11-25
STOLEN !

Valuable PAPERS notes, etc,; given by
Willlamsport parties 10 Briggs II Shelly.
Beware of tlieN.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1885-11-25
Couldn't Make a Pair OF Boots.

A man of middle age, says the New
York Tribune, entered the Office of an
evening paper to seek employment.
"Wlat can you do7'' asked the city editor
write leading articles" Next room,
please y and the chief Of the city depart
ment resumed work on pile Of copy.
what can you do2" asked the cditor.in-
chief. Write leading articles" did
you ever work on a newspaper mo"
said the applicant. contemptuously; "but,
sure, Pm readin' 'cm since I was the
height of your kncc.'' "Pm wearing
boots since l was 4, and can't make
pair said the editor. Applicant disap.
pears.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1885-11-25
Como Out, This winter.

NOW thah The seasons Work IS over, 1t
would be good time for those Eastern
farmers who have been thinking of going
west, "after awhile" to make arrange
ments 10 come out here this winter ana
look at the country2 The chief argu-
mcnt advanced by some newspapers in
the States against emigration to Dakota
has been the cold-weather bugaboo. Come
out and learn the truth. You will find
the winter weather cold, to be sure, but
not that damp, blood.curdling cold that
freezes up ysur pores and penetrates the
marrow in your bones. You will also
find that here, as at home, the winter is
the season of parties of literary entertain
ments, and OF social enjoyment generally.
And we'll bqt our best hat against nickel
that you can't discover a farmer here
who is not perfectly satisfied with his
new home, and who, in making compari-
sons between the old and the new, does
not find about five out of six points IA.
vorablc to this country
A Jackrabbit That Wanted 20 Die.
Mr. d. H. Yeater the other day met
jackrabbit which beat the record for
tameness. He was driving along tho
road, thinking howRuch better off
young man is in Oak ota than back East,
when he espied the rabbit Sitting by the
roadside. He got out tile wagon hammer
and proceeded to make "sneak" Get.
ting close, he threw the weapon, and
missed. Then he went around the ami
nal, got the hammer, threw it second
time, and again missed. Finally, re.
memhering that he had load of coal in
the wagon. he got out some chunks and
returned to the attack. After several
shots the rabbit was hit, but was not
hurt so badly rs to prevent his escaping
The Temperance Entertainment.
The public entertainment of the Tenn
pcrancc Society took place Saturday
evening. There was good attendance,
and the program, as announced in last
weeks RECORD was carried out. Much
interest was manifested in the proceed
ings At the close of the public exercises
business meeting of the society was
held, at which new officers were elected,
as follows President, Mr.. H. A. Arm
strong First Vice President, Miss E. F.
Connor; Second Vice President, Miss
Ella Yeatcr: Secretary, Miss Bertha
Packer; Treasurer, Mr.. s. E. Wood.
The next meeting of the Society will
take ntace Sunday noc q