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The Sully County watchman. (Clifton, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1894, 1885-11-07
HOME HAPPENINGS.

Il. S. Rlckert is planting his tree
claim q miles east of Clifton.
A small quantity of wet snow fell
Thursday, which soon turned to rain.
The work of ceiling and papering
the drug store in Clifton, has been COM
menced.
Christian College, Clifton, will be
formally opened to the public next
Monday.
The Commissioners met at Onlda,
yesterday, and will canvass the vote of
Tuesdays election while in session.
John Corscadden of south eastern
Potter, threshed 1140 bushels Of oats
from II acres, an average of 95 bushels
per acre. He takes the cake.
Our old friend, John C. Blaisdell,
was over from Fort Sully the first of
the week, looking after his landed in
terests and visiting old friends.
Lieut.. B. +. Handforth, of Fort
Sally, is the possessor of fine gold
medel awarded him rs crack shot IN
the late Department contest at Fort
Smelling, Minn.
Charlie Martin, of 115-79, raised
300 bushels of potatoes from about t
acre OF ground, and w. T. Blundin, of
the same township, grew about $50
bushels on an acre
Mrs. Daniel Adams, about ) miles
south east of Clifton, left for Iowa,
Wednesday, to spend the winter with
her parents and old friends. Dan will
" bach 1T in the interim, and flap-jack
will have to suffer.
The wheat crop of Herman Schultz
of Milford, this county, averaged 80
bushels per acre. He also raised $50
bushels of flax from 30 acres, an aver
age Of l5 bushels per acre. His broth
er, Barney, raised 500 bushels of oats
from | 6 acres.
Daniel Howe left for his old home
in Wisconsin, Wednesday, where he
will teach this winter, commencing next
Monday, and will put the youthful
idea through course of sprouts, y
&c, in the latest style of the profession.
Dan is n rustler, having put out over
10 acres of trees for himself this fall,
and several acres for others.
M. B. Knight, of Onida, is local
agent for the Sioux City Nursery, and
would be pleased to take the orders of
our sully County people for anything
in the line of fruit and ornamental trees
of the hardy varieties suitable for this
section. He also furnishes tree seeds
for timber claims, on short notice. 1t
would be we'll to see HIM before placing
an order elsewhere.
We fear that the ladies will hence
forth mark our District Attorney, S.H.
Neal, Esq, a hard hearted monster. At
Onida the first of the week Mrs Spoon
er whom he had just prosecuted for
hog stealing, and who was about to be
taken to jail at Pierre, wan ted to kiss
and forgive, but Sam wouldn't have it
that way. We didn't think it of him
however
The Sully County watchman. (Clifton, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1894, 1885-11-07
OFFICIAL DIRECTORY.
SULLY COUNTY.

bULL1 I OUU y I.
Commissioners w. Eakin. Char
man; II. E. Kimmel, II F. Pendleton, w
H. Little and james Lawrence.
Register of Deeds and Ex Officio County
Clerk, j. A. Meloon.
Clerk Of Court-H. w. Edgerton.
SherifT-Lucius II. Bruner.
Judge of Probate-M ]. McCann.
Treasurer-William Toomey
Surveyor-Marcus l.. French.
Assessor-Frank Lillibridge.
Coroner-E. J. Loughlen.
Superintendent OF Schools-L. d. Carr
District Attorneys. Fl. Neal.
Justices of the Peace-A. J. Wasgatt,
w. $. Haines, G. W. Everts, d. +. Sweet
land.
Constables-A. ]. Darr. Thomas Brown
Geo Henderson p. A. Roper.
The Sully County watchman. (Clifton, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1894, 1885-11-07
Final Proofs and Contests.

I am making n specially of Contests and
Final Proofs in Northwestern Sully Co.
Do not believe all you hear but call and
see me. charge such prices as will ena-
BILE you TO get claim at near the
GO OTERN.NENT FEES.
can make your witnesses testimony
without their presence. have private
money TO loan as well as Loaning Cos.
VIM W. HuGHEs. Lawyer,
20-tf Blunt. ID. T.
The Sully County watchman. (Clifton, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1894, 1885-11-07
EXPENSES.

ments, except Drawing, Painting and
Music. $3.50 per week.
Music under the direction of Miss Car.
rie Helm. and Painting under the care OF
Miss Scba Dewell, will he some of the
special features of the School.
The Christian College as now organized,
can arrange classes in the following De
partmcnts: L. Science and Art. .. Nor.
NAL School. B. Ancient and Modern
Languages. 4. Drawing and Painting.
). Music.
The Sully County watchman. (Clifton, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1894, 1885-11-07

SONG.
Reading Scripture and Prayer-REv.
Z. W. SMALL, of Onida.
SONG.
Address of Welcome-WM. G. WAL
TER and REV. Ii. A. BARDEN.
Responses - HENRY HOFFMAN, tf
Blunt, Miss Il. EMMA NICHOLS, Supt.
of Schools of Potter Co., and THOMAS
NJ. GODDARD.
SONG.
Opening Address by ELDER J. a.
SEAToN, of Watertown, ID. L. Subject:
Character.
SONG.
One hour in Social Greeting
The Sully County watchman. (Clifton, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1894, 1885-11-07
Taken Up as an Estray.
To Whom II Nay Concern

A certain pony mare, about IL years old
color-white, branded on right thigh with
Spanish mark. right ear cropped and
an IS" branded hind part of hip. was
taken up by Richard &. Fosdick, on section
IA. Summit township, in Sully county,
Dakota A. j. WAsGATT, Justice.
The Sully County watchman. (Clifton, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1894, 1885-11-07
Take Notice,

That upon the ed day OF September, lss5, one
tain eve sheep, color-white, full wooded. about .
years old. Was by me taken up as an estray, at my
place on section 3 tp ia, r 79 Sully County, D. I.
j. w. CARrfSTER.
The Sully County watchman. (Clifton, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1894, 1885-11-07
NOTICE.

From and after Oct 5th | will sell
goods for CASH ONLY at as low prices
as they can he obtained at railroad
towns. Come and get bargains.
All indebted to me are requested to
call and settle.
HENRY POTTER.
The Sully County watchman. (Clifton, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1894, 1885-11-07
COURSE OF STUDY.

Students will not be held rigidly to any
fixed Order or Course of Study, but may
be admitted TO any classes that in the judg-
ment of the Faculty may be done with
profit. Students may pursue special or
selected studies.
The Sully County watchman. (Clifton, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1894, 1885-11-07
ADMISSION,

Both Ladies and Gentlemen of good
moral character may enter AT any time
during the year They may choose their
own studies, and will be assigned classes
for which they are best prepared.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1885-04-14
Miss Sweets Example.

Washington, April l0-The action of
Miss Sweet in declining to resign her
official position upon the demand OF
Commissioner Black, is regarded with
peculiar interest by the numerous wo.
men who are holding places under the
government. In the New York custom
house there are seven inspectresses. some
of whom have occupied their places for
upwards of twenty years, and in all that
period they are reported to have dis.
charged their duties with fidelity and of
course have never meddled with politics.
The inspectresses have had ON inter-
change of opinion on the situation and
the result ls unanimous determination
to stick, thus throwing upon the admin.
istration the odium of removing from
Office class of public servants whose
claim to retention, it is contended, is in
every way as valid as was that of Post
master Pearson. 1t Is a singular con-
tention, and it will be curious to see
what is going to come of it.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1885-04-14

tie ministers went. the government must
regard the attack by the Russiars upon
Pebjdeh as unprovoked. The govern.
ment had asked for an explanation OF
this attack from Russia, but, of course,
sufficient time had not yet elapsed for
the receipt of an answer TO this request.
Sir Edward Thornton, the British ambas.
sador at st. Petersburg, had, however,
last night telegraphed that M. DeGiers,
the Russian prime minister, had ex-
pressed for himself and for the czar an
earnest hope that this unhappy incident
might not prevent the continuation OF
the negotiations for peace.
This remark was greeted with shouts
OF derisive laughter. Sir Stafford North
cote, the Tory leader, at this point arose,
and, recalling the premler's statement
just made that the government believed
that after defeating the Afghans in Penj.
deb the Russians had retired, asked sar-
castically if that was not more reasonable
to believe than that after driving the
Afghans out of Penjdeh the Russians
stayed and occupied the place. To this
Mr.. Gladstone said that, of course, the
natural inference would be that the Rus
SLAMS now occupy Pen]deh.
Concerning this statement, however"
the premier added, ''some confusion ex-
lists, because the statement that the
Russians occupy Penjdeh comes from a
British officer, who had left the spot at
the time of the fight, whilst Sir Edward
Thornton reports subsequently to this
that NJ. De Glers had stated that the
Russians, after attacking the Afghans,
did not occupy Penjdeh.
Many questions were at once asked
Mr.. Gladstone about the ambiguity of
the expression used by NJ. De Giers, and
whether the Russians might not have
occupied Penjdeh without having occu-
pied it Immediately after the battle.
Mr.. Gladstone evaded these questions
as idle, and to others said that the gov
ernment had no reason to believe that
any aggressive act had been
done by the Afghans to provoke the at.
tack on PepJdeh. This declaration
caused sensation, and for moment
the house resounded with cries OF
"Hear!" "Hear"
anxious and care worn. The general
opinion expressed in the lobby was
that nothing can prevent war. When
Mr.. Gladstone declared the Russian at
tacks on Penjdeh appeared to be un
provoked aggression. the house warmly
endorsed his phrase. England will al
once demand of Russia an explanation
of the Russian conduct in forcing battle
upon the Afghans. This demand will, i
Is understood, be coupled with demand
for the withdrawal of the Russian force
to the north of Sarakhs.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1885-04-14

That the president and his cabinet are
becoming confused over the Wlnnebago
and Grow Creek reservation problem is
evident. A correspondent writes that in
the attorney generals Office and among
the heads of the interior department it
is the common opinion that proclama-
tion must be issued by the president to
render President Arthur's order opening
the Wlnnebago reservation to settlement
null and void, as Attorney General Ger.
land decides it to be. Secretary Lamar
was of the opinion that the Indians had
been wronged by opening the
reservation, and bis opinion probably
had good deal to do with the
opinion formed by Mr.. GARLAND; yet the
president is not SO clearly of the same
opinion. Senator Teller says he has
good reason to believe that the president
would not issue proclamation at all,
but let the whole matter lie until Decem.
Der, when congress meets, and ask &C.
tion on the matter from that body. The
opinion of Mr.. Garland is regarded al
Washington as poor law, and supported
by misconstruction of the facts sur.
rounding the making of the treaty of
1868. One ccmplicating feature of the sit.
uation ID that u good deal of valentine
and balf-breed scrip has been filed at th,
Mitchell land Office. The entries in thes,
cases were described by metes and
bounds, as no plats had been filed
Whether these filings do not give prims
facie title is source Of doubt to the
president that he is not inclined to wipe
away by any hasty action. Judge Nc
Cannon, assistant attorney general
says there are no precedents by which
to decide this case. Nothing like it bal
ever occurred.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1885-04-14
A story in a Bottle,

Miller, Oak, April lo-A young
farmer, named McCarl, living southwest
of this place, brought to town an old
yellow scrap of paper which was found
Oh his claim in bottle tightly corked,
bearing the following: Monday, July
1st, lS61-My name is Sam Black, and
I am going to die, was wounded at
Big lake first, then I ran to the hills,
where the Indians caught me and left
me for dead right here. 1 have lots of
money and I put it under this rock
$4,000. am getting weak. When you
find this think of Sam Black. Iowa was
my home" The above letter was bad
ly written and badly spelled epistle.
The lake referred to is now called Wall
lake. The hills are called Rec hills, and
were rendezvous for the hostile Indians
IN those times.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1885-04-14
1HE BATTLE OF PENJDEH.

tiladstOne's Remarks i'm the House of
COmmOns-violatiOn of an Agree
ment.
London telegram, 9th: Mr.. Gladstone,
IN the house of commons this evening,
in answer to interrogatories, said:
On Saturday the cabinet had consld-
cred Russia's reply to England's propo-
sal to limit the zone of survey to the
debatable points. Russia's reply was
an agreement to do this, provided the
zone of survey as marked ou: by Eng
land vas extended southwark, so as to
include the Parapamissan range of
mountains. The government considered
that this reply did not advance the ques-
tion toward o conclusion, and was dis.
satisfied with it. Within the past twen-
ty.four hours, however, said the premier,
subsequent communication had been
received from Russia, and this appeared,
in the opinion of the government, to
place the matter in O. more hopeful
position.
Being asked what the nature of this
subsequent communication was, Mr..
Gladstone said that it would be impos.
sible at present for the government to
make any further statement concerning
the pending negotiations about the At
CHAN frontier, in view of the grave oc.
currences reported.
Continuing, Mr.. Gladstone said:
1t was evident that the Russians had
attacked the Afghans.. The Afghans had
in this attack been defeated after max
ing gallant resistance. It was ap.
parent also, that the Russians after the
fight had returned to their former posi-
tions, at least to the left bank of the
Kushk river. which might be equivalent
to such retirement. The government
had been informed that the Russians
had made every endeavor to induce the
Afghans to begin the fighting. Russian
troops had even twice attempted to
forcibly pass through the Afghan picket
lines. After one of these attempts had
failed to provoke ON Afghan attack, Capt.
Yates met Russian chief.of-staff and
talked to HIM about the conduct of the
Russian soldiers, being an evident vio-
lation of the Russian agreement to not
advance pending the outcome of the
negotiations. The Russian officer stated
he had no knowledge that any ar
rangement existed against Russian ad-
vance. Capt Yates referred to the Of
6clal dispatch sent from St. Petersburg
on March 18th to London. assuring Eng
land that orders would be at once sent
to the Russian officers at the front, direct
ing them to forbid any advance and to
do all in their power to prevent the prov
ocation of the Atghans. The Russian
officer declared he knew nothing what.
ever Of any such arrangement.
MIR. Gladstone, commenting on this,
said:
England had kept her part OF this
agreement. Up to March 5Oth, at least,
the Afghans had made no advance nor
any forward movement Of any kind. Sc
sfar ~ tho information possesied b,
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1885-04-14

The change in the municipal govern
ment occurred last night and Q. j. B.
Harris, democrat, is now mayor of Yank-
ton, with four democratic and four re-
publican aldermen as the council. It is
generally believed that Mr.. Harris will
make good mayor. He is a thorough
business man and is largely interested
in Yankton property and Yankton in
dustries. The administration of Mayor
Wynn has been successful one and has
brought to the city many substantial
improvements. May the good work 20
on under the new management.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1885-04-14
ADVICE 10 Motners.

AuttCe " MuthefS.
Are you disturbed at night and broken
of your rest by sick child suffering and
crying with pain of cutting teeth? If 90,
send at once and get bottle of Mrs
W1Hs1ow's SOOTHING SYRUP for Child.
rem Teething. Its value 1s lncalculable.
1t will relieve the poor little sufferer
Immediately. Depend upon it, mothers,
there is no mistake about it. It cures
dysentery aud diarrhea, regulates the
stomach and bowels, cures wind collie,
softens the gums, reduces inflammation,
and gives tone and energy to the whole
system; Mrs; W.nsIoso's Soothing Syrup
taste, and is the prescription of one of
the Oldest and best female nurses and
physicians in the United States, and is
for sale by all druggists throughout the
world. Price 25 cents bottle.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1885-04-14
Young Men.-Read This.s

The Voltaic Belt Co., of Marshall
Mich, offer to send. their celebrated
Electro. Voltaic Belt and other Electric
Appliance on trial for thirty days, to
men young or old afflicted with nervous
debility, loss of vitality and manhood,
and all kindred troubles. Also for rheu.
matism. neuralgia, paralysis, and many
other diseases. Complete restoration to
health, vigor and manhood guaranteed.
No risk Is incurred as thirty days trial
is allowed. Write them at once for H.
lustrated pamphlet free.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1885-04-14
An Editors Tribute,

Theron P. Keator, Editor OF the Fort
Wayne, Ind, Gazette, writes: "For the
past five years have always used DR.
Kings New Discovery, for coughs OF
most severe character, as we'll as those of
q milder type. It never fails to effect o
speedy cure. Ny friends to whom have
recommended it speak of it in same high
terms. Having been cured by it of every
cough I have had for years, I consider it
the only reliable and sure cure for coughs,
colds, etc" Call at Purdy & Brecht drug
store and get free trial bottle Large
size 81 O0
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1885-04-14
Cure for Piles.

Piles are frequently preceded by q
sense of weight in the back. loins and
lower part Of the abdomen, causing the
patient to suppose he has some affection
Of the kidneys or neighboring organs.
At times, symptoms Of indigestion are
present, as hatulency. unessiness of the
stomach, etc. A moisture, like perspira.
ton. producing very dlsagreesble itch
ing, after getting warm, is common
attendant. Blind. bleeding and itching
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1885-04-14
Bucklen.s Arnlca Salve,

The best salve in the world for Gust,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fever
Sores, letter, Ohapped Hands, Chill.
blains. Oorns, and all skin eruptions,
and positively cures Piles, or no pay
required. It ia guaranteed 10 give
perfect satisfacfactlon, or money refund.
ed. Price, 25 cents per box. For sale
by Purdy & Brecht. Yankton, Dakota.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1885-04-14

In certain portions of the Black Hills
petitions are in circulation asking con-
gress to annex the Hills counties to Wy.
oming. This is rather singular request
and one which will probably not be
complied with.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1885-04-14

1t is reported that Amos Shaw, of Dell
Rapids. will be appointed warden of the
Sioux Fails penitentiary. Mr.. Shaw
was prominent member of the legisla.
ture of 1881.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1885-04-14
excelsior Book Store. .---WhoIesaIe and Retail,

The Oldest Bookstore in the territory.
We continue to offer to our many
ratrons all the new and popular works
Of the day at eastern prices. In this de-
partment may be found everything re-
quired Gin the stationery line) in the
Office, store or chool house. Writing
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1885-04-14

piles yeild at once to the application of
DR.. Bosanko's Pile remedy, which acts
directly upon the parts affected, absorb
ing the tumors, allaying the intense
itching, and affecting permanent cure.
Price, 80 cents. Address, the Dr.. Bosan-
ko Medicine Co., Piqua, 0. Sold by
Purdy & Brecht.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1885-04-14

dUNACE T CAlRBKUIHER.
Rockingham, VT, July Is, 1889.
Group. "A Mothers Tribute.

group. "A MI Other'S Tribute.
"While in the country last winter my little
boy, three years old, was taken i'll with Group;
1t seemed as if he would die from stranpn,
lation. One of the family suggested the use
of AYERS CHERRY PICTORIAL, a bottle Of
which was always kept in the house. This
was tried in small and frequent doses and
to our delight in less than half an hour the
little patient was breathing easily. The doc
tor said that the CHERRY PICTORIAL had
our gratitude? Sincerely yours,
MRS. EMMA GEpSEY."
1es West 12sth ST., New York, May l6, 1852.
"I have nsed AYERS CHERRY PEcroRA1
IN my family for several years, and do not
hesitate to pronounce it the most etfectual
tried. A. 7. Crane"
Lake Crystal, MIMI, March is, 1852.
"Isuffered for eight years from Bronchitis,
and nfter trying many remedies with no sue
cess, was cured by the use of AYERS CHER
BY PEcToRAL. JOSEPH WALDEN"
Byhalia, Miss, April 5, 1852.
ST cannot say enough in praise Of AYERS
CHERRY PEcToRAL, believing as do that
but for its use should long since have died
from lung troubles. f. BRAGDoN."
Palestine, Texas, April %, 1852.
No case of an affection of the throat or
lungs exists which cannot be greatly relieved
by the use of AYERS CHERRY PEcToRAk,
and it will Arrays care when the disease Is
not already beyond the control of medicine.
PREPARED BY
Dr.J.C.Ayer&C Co., Lowell, Mass.
Sold BY all Druggists. --S,s s-A--,-'
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1885-04-14

paper, envelopes snd blank books made
speciality. We also carry the largest
stock of eB-WALL PAPERS 50
offered in the market. Our prices
will always be found reasonable. Third
street, bet. Cedar and Walnut SITS.
PURDY & BREOHT,
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1885-04-14
AYERS
Cherry Pectoral.

No other complaints are SO insidous in their
attack as those affecting the throat and lungs:
none 30 triaed with By the majority of suffer-
ers. The ordinary cough or cold, resulting
perhaps from trifing or unconscious ex-
posure, is often but the beginning of fatal
sickness. AYERS CHERRY PEcToRAL has
well proven its efficacy in a forty years. fight
with throat and lung diseases, and should be
taken in all cases without delay.
A Terrible Cough Cured.
In 1857 took severe cold, which affected
my lungs. had n terrible cough, and passed
night after night without sleep. The doctors
gave me up. L tried AYERS CHERRY Pee
ToRAl, 1, which relieved my lungs, induced
for the recovery of my strength. BY the
continued use of the PEcToRAL perma-
nent cure was effected. l am now g. years
old, hale aud hearty, and am satisfied your
CHERRY PICTORIAL saved me.
HORACE FAlRBRoTHER."
Rockingham, Vt, July Is. ISS2
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1885-04-14

Excelsior Drug Store
ESTABLISHED IN 1860.
Purd y & Brecht,
SUCCESSORS MILLS PURDYl
Wholesale and Retail DRUGGISTS.

s%gs: as q s1; 5ss @ IL Il
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1885-04-14

England had kept her part OF this
agreement. Up to March SOth, at least.
the Aighans had made no advance nor
any forward movement Of any kind. So
far - the information possee1ed BY
The weekly Thibodaux sentinel and journal of the 8th Senatorial District. [volume] (Thibodaux, Lna. [i.e. La.]) 1875-1898, 1885-10-31
Notice to Contractors.
TOWN HALL.

y TOWN HALL.
Town of Thibo1aux, Octobe: 24tl,, 1885.
the new Town Hall to he erected on the cor
ner Of Green and Thibodaux SITS. .wiil be re-
ceived Ivy the undo rsigned committee up to
the 25th of November. 1881. at u o'clock u.
The work to be done according to plan and
specifications or exhib ton at the office of +.
Samoan, architect. The award to be made to
the lowest and best bidder. The right. howey
er. Is re~er led to reject any aud all bids. Pro
,,osils must be sealed and endorsed bid Tor
the carpenter work on Town Hall; must he
deposited with r. Samoan, chief supervisor
of construction by l3 O'clock on the 25th
November, 1885.
L. D. MOORE. Chairman,
ELLIS BRAUD,
j. l.. ACCOIN,
Building Committee.