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, 1885-02-13
SPARKS FROM THE WIRES.

Inc senatorial ballot In Portland, Ore,
yesterday resulted as heretofore. No
election.
One hundred years ago, the first bale
of cotton was exported to Great Britain
and yesterday the centennial Of this great
event was celebrated at the Worlds ex-
position at New Orleans.
Lige Parker. who murdered Lewis Fox
in December, and Rush johnson, who
murdered John c. Wall in August, were
hanged in Little Rock. Ark, yesterday.
On the scaifold johnson declared he was
innocent.
Richard Treuke was hanged in the cor
ridor of the county prison in Philadelphia
yesterday morning The crime for which
he was executed was the murder of
Augusta Zimm, his paramour and the wife
of his friend. Treuke wanted the woman
to wholly desert her husband, which she
declined to do.
The United States grand jury has
brought in another Indictment against
Ferdinand Ward, the former partner of
Gen. Grant, for crookedness in connection
with the Marine bank. The court issued
another bench warrant for Ward. The
is still in Ludlow street Jail under
another indictment.
, 1885-02-13
CONGRESSIONAL



WASHINGTON, Feb. l2.-The chair laid
before the senate the unfinished business,
being the bill for the repeal Of the pre-
emption and timber culture laws, the
pending question being upon the adoption
of SeuAtor Morgan's amendment A
modification of Senator Morgan's amend
ment, offered by Mr.. Harrison, was ac-
cepted by Mr.. Morgan. providing that the
United States courts should also have
jurisdiction over conflicting claims. Mr..
Morgan's amendment thus modified, was
agreed to. Yeas 2s, nays IA.
An amendment offered by Senator
Sherman was agreed to. providing that
no public lands not heretofore offered at
public sale. shall be sold at public sale, or
be subjected to private sale, except mill
tary reservation or mineral lands. The
to the bill being completed,
it was passed. Yeas 26, nays 20, Mr.. Ed
munds voting with the Democrats against
the bill, Mr.. Brown voting with the Re
publicans for ii.
The chair then laid before the senate
a bill which was this morning restored to
the list of special orders, namely, the bill
to forfeit the Texas Pacific land grants.
Mr. Blair attempted to bring up the
anti-foreign contract labor bill, but on
thatthis would displace the for
fixture bill, Mr.. Van Wyck declined to
yield.
The senate then went into executive
and shortly adjourned.
, 1885-02-13

WASHINGTON, Feb. Ex-senator Mil
Ter, of California, from the committee on
foreign relations, to-day reported an
amendment to the sundry civil a~ppropria-
ton bill, to appropriate $4,000 to enable
the president to bestow testimonials upon
those officials and subjects of the Russian
government who aided the survivors of
the Jeanette expedition, or who aided the
search parties sent after the members of
the expedition. This appropriation is
also recommended for the purpose of en-
abling the president to convey to the gov
eminent and people Of Russia an express
sion Of the high appreciation in which
which the government and people Of the
United States hold the humane services so
rendered.
, 1885-02-13

LOUISVILLE, KY. Feb. l2.-Duncan
G. Ross, a noted athlete and wrestler, af-
ter being defeated in the contest with
Graham. got on a spree and this morning,
in company with three drunken COM
panions, went into the Fifth Avenue
hotel office and began a disturbance,
breaking the furniture and threatening
the lives Of the clerk and porters, who
tried to check them. Ross carried u re-
volver in his hand and after knocking
down a porter shot at the clerk, who i'm
mediately drew a revolver. Ross threw
down his pistol and. began begging fol-
mercy. The rioters were then kicked out
and Ross left for New York before he
could be arrested.
, 1885-02-13
The Right Course.

WASHINGTON, Feb. l2.-The house
committee on foreign affairs, to which
were referred various resolutions relative
to the recent dynamite explosions in
London, to-day decided to report it I'M
becoming the dignity of the house of
representatives to assume hat American
citizens had been in any way connected
with the crime where no charges had
been made; and that the committee was
unwilling to request any officer of the
government 10 search for proof of guilt
where there was no charge.
, 1885-02-13
Bound to Die Game.

PORTLAND. Ore, Feb. 12--James w.
Murray, sentenced to be hanged to-mor-
row, has give up all hope Of gubernatorial
interference, and to-day made up his
mind to die game. His crime was lying
in wait and assassinating his brother-in-
law, Alfred Yenks, whom he mistook in
the dark for another man, who had paid
attention to his divorced wife. The pris-
mel has politely refused the attentions of
several ministers, who proffered their ser
vices. but allowed the missionary who
regularly visits the jail to pray for him.
, 1885-02-13
NEW zealandera Exoited.

LONDON, Feb. IA telegram re-
ceived to-day at the British Australian
newspaper office in London from Yelling
ton, New Zealand, says intense excite
ment prevails in New Zealand owing to
the statement just published. that Ger
many has annexed the island of Samoa.
This action was taken by the German
squadron in face Of the protests by
English and American consuls. The sit
uation is serious. The report Of this nc
ton Of Germany is not wholly credited
here and is published under reserve.
, 1885-02-13
Gordon's Death Yet in Doubt.

LONDON, Feb l2.-Lord Wolselcy
telegraphs to-day from Korti to the gov
eminent, that no reliable particulars
about the fate of Gen. Gordon have yet
been received. He assures the ministry
that the press reports have all been based
on rumors, and states these rumors were
collected by Col. Wilson's party upon
their return down the Nile from the futile
attempt to reach Khartoum. In addi-
ton to these statements, Lord Wolseley
informs the government that Mudir Dom
COLA and all natives thereabouts persist in
the belief that Khartoum has not yet fall
len. Col. Wilson is, however, positive
there is little or no doubt on this point.
Lord Wolseley himself hopes to receive
in a few days specific and reliable infor-
nation concerning the situation at Khar-
toum and the fate Of Gordon, from trusty
spies whom he dispatched up .he Nile for
the purpose Of ascertaining the exact
facts. These messengers are expected
soon TO reach Korti on their return.
, 1885-02-13

MARSHALL, Tex, Feb. IAN at
tempt was made to wreck a passenger
train on the New Orleans division of the
Texas Pacific railroad late last night, be-
low Marthaville, La. A rail on a bridge
taken up. Fortunately a wild freight
train struck the bridge half an hour ahead
of the passenger train, which carried 200
lives. The engine and eleven freight cans
were hurled from the bridge, and the en-
tire train was badly wreck. The engineer
and fireman miraculously escaped unhurt
Two boys were arrested charged with the
crime, but lis believed they were melted
by others to commit the deed.
, 1885-02-13
A Close Cal for Loran-

ALBION, Ills, Feb. 12--This after
o % fifteen men went out to the resi-
dence Of State Senator Brown Republi-
CAM, who is very i'll, and carried him into
Gnyville. n distance Of six or seven miles,
on a stretcher. He will remain in Grey
vile tonight, and tomorrow morning
will leave for Springfield in a special car.
He is very weak, but his friends think he
will stand the trip. He is paired with
Senator Bridges until tomorrow, and
upon his presence or absence from the
capitol the election Of a United States
senator may depend. Without him the
Republicans are one in the minority on
the Joint ballot.
, 1885-02-13
Result of a Dance.

FoRr SMITH, Ark, Feb. l2.-Another
bloody ARRAY is reported to have occurred
at a dance in Indian territory. Last Fri
day night Ned Bounds gave a dance at
his house in the Chickasaw nation, ut
which whisky flowed freely and nearly
everybody got drunk. Two men engaged
in a fight; the friends of both interfered;
the fight became general. E. F. Craig
and several strangers were killed outright.
and a number of Others wounded.
, 1885-02-13
ovE HoYT
At the New York State woman's
Suffrage Convention.

New York, Feb. 1.-THE int an
nual session of the New York State
Woman's Suffrage association was held
here to-day. Addresses were made by
Mrs. Lille Devereaux-B Blake, Mrs. Caro-
line Rodgers, Ex-Governor Hoyt, of
Wyoming. Elizabeth Cady Stanton and
ms. ParnelI. The last mentioned lady
referred to her sex as 'the great unpaid,
great u~nrecognized and great unre-
quilted" A reception was held in the
evening.
, 1885-02-13

New ORLEANS, Feb. l2.-Specials to
the Times Democrat report SNOW storms
n Montgomery, Talladega and Tusca-
oosa, Ala. At Columbus, Duckhill and
Macon, Miss. there has been a fall of
nine inches, the heaviest snow storms
ever known in those places. The now
at Vicksburg last night delayed the rail
road trains and the fog on the. river
checks the movements Of the boats.
Snow also Cell at Shreveport, La.
, 1885-02-13
The New Orleans Exposition.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12.-The presi-
dent to-day transmitted to congress the
report of the board Of management of the
Worlds Industrial and Cotton Centennial
exposition at New Orleans, and also a
memorial Of the United States commits
sioners to the exposition, requesting an
additional appropriation to extinguish a
deficit in its accounts and asking author
ity to reopen the exposition during the
winter of $50.
The president in the message of trans
initial, says: "A failure on the part Of
the management to carry out the original
intent in regard to the exposition, might
reflect upon the honor of the United
States government, since twenty-one for
eign nations and forty-sIx states and ter
%ritories have Joined in the enterprise.
through faith in the sanction Of the gov
eminent In view Of this fact and in
consideration of the value of the EXPOSE
ton to the cause of material progress and
general education, | respectfully submit
the report. mentioned for the favorable
consideration of congress-.
, 1885-02-13
FEARFUL FLAMES.
Burning of Blackley's Insane
Asylum at Philadelphia.
Many ofthe Inmates Smothered
to Death.
Horrible Scenes Described by
an Eye-W Witness.
An Insane Asylum Burned.

PHILADELPHIA, Feb. ia fire
broke out in the insane department of the
aims house. West Philadelphia, tonight.
The flames spread rapidly. and before the
300 inmates could be released. nineteen
Of them were burned to death. Others
were left to roam about the grounds at
will, and many Of them were picked up
by the police throughout the city. The
buildings at II o'clock tonight were still
burning, and the other departments were
in great danger.
, 1885-02-13
AM Earthquake in Mexico.

Cry OF Mexico, Feb. 12.-At Tequis-
~ixtlan, in the State Of Oxaea, a sharp
earthquake was experienced Sunday.
which lasted two seconds. Another more
violent shock was felt at Niletepec, State
of Oxaea, several buildings s%waying and
one house falling.
, 1885-02-13
For War, but not for Homeguards,

OTTAWA, Feb. 1.-THE offer of Lieut.
Col. Williams and Col. Van Straubenger
and other Canadian officers. to raise
Canadian regiments for service in Egypt,
has been declined, but Canadians may be
employed to do garrison duty in England
if they desire to do 50. This proposal is
not likely to be accepted, as il is extreme
ly doubtful if 1000 Canadians could be
raised for garrison purposes.
, 1885-02-13

A sure cure for little grubs in the skin,
Rough skin, etc. IL will remove that
roughness frem the hands and face and
make you beautiful: Price SOC. Sent
by mail. Gray & Pearse, Sole Agents.
, 1885-02-13
BEAR SPRINGS RANCH.

This well-known road-ranch on the
Fort Laramie and Black Hills stage line,
has recently been re-opened, and the
proprietor is prepared to furnish good
Accommodations for man and beast.
Meals 80 cents. Horses to hay IS cents
per span. Hay sold by the bale. Large
corrals and barn for 40 horses. Broken
horses for sale.
, 1885-02-13

Clears out rats, mice, reaches, flies, ants,
bed-bugs, skunks, chipmunks, gopher.
Is cents. Druggists.
, 1885-02-13

Try Ellis's fresh homemade taffy.
Only 30 cents a pound.
, 1885-02-13

Engraving in al its branches is dons at
ZEHNKR. JACKSON 4 BUEcHNER's.
, 1885-02-13

CHICAGO. Feb. l2--Cattle receipts
$500. Market brisk and higher. Ex-
ports, s.. 9096.5 so; shipping steers.
1900 to 1900 pounds. IS. 50@6.O0;
common to good shipping, s4.4O@
$40; stocken and feeders, $3.50
AGO; Texans, So. 95@4.90.
Little Joker is the best smoking
tobacco.
, 1885-02-13

Schuttler wagons, and a full line of hard
ware at Arp 4 Conway's.
, 1885-02-13

Knights Of Labor meet every Monday
night at 1880 in the Idelnan block.
, 1885-02-13

Use Model Mills Patent Flour, nan
featured by Hungarian rolls from select
ed wheat.
, 1885-02-13

The foIloa0ine are q few of the many reductions
TINT 1uo bo,,o n,oIo
, 1885-02-13

NJ DEPARTMENT
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1885-10-15

During the prevalence Of the high
winds Of last Friday a prairie fire swept
over the country southwest Of us, doing
an immense amount of damage. Mr..
John Barker lost about 300 bushels of
fax. John Blocker is out a $50 bushels
each Of wheat and oats, besides a grain
sry, Of rather a shed used for a grainery.
Tiske and the Pissell boys, on horse
shoe lake, lost a quantity of hay.
Mr.. Sanburn $50 bushels of wheat.
Mr.. Ash, living south of Bristol, lost
forty acres of wheat, about 500 bushels.
He also lost about 30 tons of hay.
Jim Wilde, south of Bristol, three
stacks, about 900 bushels,
Mr.. Phillips, south Of Bristol, lost his
house, barn, hay and some oats. Mr..
Phillips. and his wife were both in Bris-
tol at the time Of the FIRE.
N. Young. Lynn Lake, lost two sitings
of stacks, about GOO bushels. The fire
here jumped q break about four rods
and took the stacks on the east and west,
leaving a sitting in the center untouched.
Two parties whose names We did not
learn, residing about twelve miles south
west, were in town Monday after lumber
and reported the loss of 1860 bushels OF
wheat and their g~raneries.
Again We say, put a 500 foot FIRE break
around your propeIty-drop everything
and do it NOW. You cant afford to run
the daily risk of loosing all YOU have
when a half a days work will make you
secure from all danger.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1885-10-15

,~>Now tire gentleman who presides
over the destinies Of the family can be
seen, with his teeth hard set together
aud g~esticulating violently. vending his
way in the direction Of the drug store,
IN quest Of court plaster-it is the result
Of that Internal stove piIe, the match
joints Of which were carefully laid away
IN the spring, and have come out " che
cellar all mixed up and cant be made to
unite under any circumstances. He is u
living example Of intal depravity ,~d
fearful desperation melancholy has
marked him for ier OWL" and you can
have a kneck down with him on the
slightest p~rovocation.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1885-10-15

Although the political situation in
Europe, the hostile attitude Of Roamaia
Servia and Greece, with all the powers
sitting around watching Turkey like so
many dogs watching y bore, ready TO
seize and tear 1t TO pieces makes matters
decidedly critical, it has A0thirg TO do
with Is. A~mshynsky running the very
Cheapest store on earth" In his mann
meth advertisement in this issue, he Ia.
ments slse fact that his sickness Arevent
ed a display Of tie fair OF w elegant
line Of ladies dress goods, oloaks, laees
afgl,sns. all c%olors; gentsf,sn,isi,inSss,od
| clothing. oyercoats. ar wvH ~ mats, taps
boots. slices. ~fannels, yarns. buck glove
sHa miits, stone and glassware, dishes
and a splendid stock of groceries AN,
'csnDed goods. which he wialqsell at sucl
prices as win be n bonanza 10 buyers. :
Cab smdsse Ben.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1885-10-15

The most elerant party Of the sea
soa Was given ut the Balzsr House, on
Wednesday evening Oct. z, by Mr.. l.. q.
9clsseUre,te ter, assisted by mime hos" OF
tire Baker and kis excellent lady, in
honor of Mr.. 0is mother, a brother and
wife, who were here on a visit. Fred
and the large company assembled, trip
ped the light fantastic" till tire smat
hours Il the night. In elaborate ar
p%ointment and everything that goes Il
make up a frst-class entertainment, thin
was all that could be asked by the mos
fastidious. Tire Judge" was there and
contributed right reyally 20 tire enjoy
ment of tire gaesss.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1885-10-15

There's a GOODNESS exists between us
and u Of the boys-no matter who
He sauntered into our sanctum the other
day and began a narrowing story about a
'ysller" cat;
"The wind was g!st a howlin' like a
Comanche Ingun, an the mite was the
pichiest darkest mite you ever seed, an
q yalfer cat began to Yell"
"Look here. boy" We interrupted, with
i~ll-concealsd triumph, how do you know
that VIA a yellow cat?"
"Why." he answered, while dove-like
innocence sat enthroned upon his brow,
didn't l hear him yell-oh right under my
wind-oh2"
There's a big dent in the Office door
where the mallet struck just after the
youth had suddenly closed il. Five cent
cigars have made our pocket-b book look
like an elephant had stepped on it,
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1885-10-15

I'VE would like to get a feg short let
tiers from farmers. Tell us when you
took your clalm, when you did your
breaking, what yoa planted OR it and the
result. Tell us Of succeeding crops and
about the climate and grasses. Say jus,
what You would TO your father. or broth.
er, or neighbor, should they desire inlor.
nation, and it will prove Of value 10 al
who think Of coming 10 Dakota. Tell US
Of your manne OF treating the soil, how
stock prospers--in TACT everything that
will give All idea Of the work Of q settler
opening up u farm.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1885-10-15

Now s,e here, what's the difference
II, while you are industriously engaged
in stretching carpet pulling your finger
nails out by the roots, you were TO hap
pen to hit the nail on the front fore fin
ger Of the right hand determined blow,
that was intended for a tack head. 1t
don't do any good to expostulate with the
carpet, or throw the hammer at the hired
girl-the mil will grow out again in due
tune and be Ms good as new; and besides,
there's the fun of the thing to be sonsid.
cred, you know.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1885-10-15
REPUBLICAN COUNTY CONVENTION

There will be q Republican County Convep-
zion az the Court House. Webster, Dakota. on
Monday, October is1h, 1855, at O'Clock, p. m,
for the purpose cfaominating six delegates 20
the Republican Territorial Convention TO be
held At Huron, We'd nesday, Oct 2lst, issS.
Aisa, % elrct ten delegates to The Senatorial
Convention sorthe purpose OF nominating =
state Senator for the district conprising Day
and nerShael counties.
Also, cor the purposs 6. ri.eing In nomination
aa~csndidRte Tor member oft Legislatur re aud
a cotfhty Judge. And for the Transaction OF
sucA other business as may properly come before
said convention.
To~nships viii be entitled to delegation a,
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1885-10-15

1t is in vain that ladders are reared
for people without strength q purpose
Then can not mount. II Is impossible to
induce an irresolute a to make his wav
up from the common level. If fate has
put him at the foot of the ladder, there
he will In all probability grovel. till he
dies. Boys u yos wan TO rise in the
world-to be somebody must res :
lately battle fer a name and a place. II
you are energctic and willing TO work:
and 60 at it With 8 determination to ex
CELL there is no such word as fail. Re-
r+embct this. boys. and when you have
work to door when you go into the
world 10 make your " way, set your
self resolutely a. work in whatever offers
that is honorable, no matter how lowly,
make yourself necessary, TO matter
what sphere yor move. aud your success
is only q question Of time and practical
training and ex perieace.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1885-10-15

She tripped along with ribbons fly
ing, from a bran new hat she'd just been
buying, She held her head up very high,
as much AZ to say faint l old pie" An
apple peel lay in her track. she slipped
and fell upon her back, when a naughty
boy began TO cry, II say, old gal, what
do you soyr"-but she gave him a look 50
keen and wild, as the little cuss stood
there and smiled. when at the boy in a
rage she few, and padded him rcundly
with a No. 10 shoe, and-shucks! let's
draw the curtain.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1885-10-15

."What we want to know how is, have
You prepared a place In which to stow
away your agricultural implements for
The winter? If you have not, see to il
that this important matter. not only TO
your " but the general welfare, is at.
tended 10 at once.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1885-10-15

...A youth writes us to know If it is inn
proper for him TO offer a young lady his
arE., without saying anything, when
seeking TO escort her home from urch.
We would certainly ask for the privilege
then it is perfectly the correct thing 10
present your arm; but 1t would be the
height Of impoliteness to offer her your
foot, or a ''chawp Of tobacco. or q rum
punch, or a dried Goldfish, or a rag baby,
or a cradle, or a grindstone. or another
girls likeness-it might be the means OF
offending her. Next.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1885-10-15

Next Monday Mr.. 4. Folsom enters
the store Of MIR. Bradford, at Andoyer.
ABE" rs he is familiarIy called by his
numerous friends here, is steady sober,
industrious, reliable and thorough bust
ness man;and while " regret to part with
MIR. Folsom, we congratulate Mr.. Brad
ford on obtaining such an able assistant,
and the people of Andover in tie acces-
sion Of 80 useful a citizen. the good and
noble REroETER will follow Abe 10 his
new home.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1885-10-15

...One Of our sweet lasses was over.
beard saying TO her feller the other day
"0ur parlor stove is up nowj do call and
see what a little SPARK ii takes to kindle
a FLAME!' Ii that chap fails 10 respond
to such a burning invitation, in the Ian
guage Of the lamented Horace Greeley,
chez a liar and a villain"
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1885-10-15

County officers should bear in mind
that the vote on the State ticket is to be
taken separately from the vote on county
officers TO be taken next month. Sepa
rate ballot boxes and separate poll books
are to be used and the returns must be
entirely independent Of each other. The
State election committee will furnish the
poll books and other documents for tlis
State election without charge.-Fhn-
drear Herald.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1885-10-15
...rhe work o. hnsaIng potaiOes Al 4

...rhe work Of busking potatoes Al a
tnrnips las commenced. farmefs shounf
see 10 il thai they have their post holes
NIL harvested aud stacked ready for esr.
ly spring blowing. Ducks should have
rings put In their snouts to kr b he:r
FROM roofing up the shell from the shores
Of our lakes, aud chickens should have
their esrs pierced. Pups should now be
planted In the garden 10 make the grape.
vines grow, and ctIs,ard pie should not be
allowed TO climb the mustard weeds, as
it is bad on the fruit. See TO II that youf
pumpkins aru tiireshed immediately, and
he sure and lead tie "bagas' 20 water
every day, it helps their digestion to ges
the exercise. We shall try ard keepouf
readers posted by agricultural z
tons from time to time rs they may oe-
u % us.